广东省2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 (港澳班)(无答案)
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广东2024学年第一学期高二级英语科期中考试题 (港澳班)
试题说明：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
第一部分 选择题 (共105分)
一、听力理解 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题， 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do tonight
A. Visit his aunt. B. Make a phone call. C. Find a house.
2. How is the weather now
A. Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Cloudy.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She has finished her term paper.
B. She is getting well with her term paper.
C. She is having trouble finishing her term paper.
4. Why is there water on the floor
A. The woman is washing the floor.
B. The washing machine is broken.
C. The woman overthrew the basin.
5. Where does this conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a cinema.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题， 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题， 每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白仅读一遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What works in a wrong way in the woman’s apartment
A. The lights. B. The TV set. C. The refrigerator.
7. What will the man do next
A. Go shopping. B. Work on his report. C. Go to the woman’s place.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man still living with his parents
A. He can’t afford his own apartment.
B. His parents ask him to do so.
C. He likes living at home.
9. How can we describe the man
A. He is lazy. B. He is independent. C. He is understanding.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of the Star War film
A. It’s exciting. B. It’s boring. C. It s attractive.
11. Why won’t the woman see the movie based on Stephen King’s new novel
A. She has seen it.
B. She isn’t interested in it.
C. She knows it’s not showing anymore.
12. What will the speakers dd tonight
A. See a film in the cinema. B. Go out for dinner. C. Watch TV at home.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A kind of hotel. B. The city of Tokyo. C. The man’s home.
14. What is the man
A. A house agent. B. A hotel clerk. C. A teacher.
15. What do we know about the man’s home
A. It’s too small. B. It has lots of rooms. C. It’s far from his working place
16. How does the woman feel about the capsule hotel
A. Amazed. B. Doubtful. C. Satisfied.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we learn about the dance studios
A. They are spacious. B. They offer room for drinks. C. They have high mirrors.
18. Where is the Skate Center
A. It’s opposite the swimming pool. B. It’s next to the changing rooms. C. It’s behind the tennis courts.
19. What should teenagers over 16 do first to join the entertainment center
A. Fill in a form with personal information.
B. Get their parents’ permission.
C. Pay an annual fee.
20. How much should one pay altogether when attending a single class
A. $200. B. $21. C. $20.
二、语言知识与运用 (共25小题，每小题1分，共25分)
第一节 单项选择 (共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)
21. No sooner ________ home ________ he hugged his two sons.
A. he had returned; than B. he had returned; when
C. had he returned; than D. had he returned; when
22. The officer claimed ________ the proof ________ he cheated in the recent elections.
A. to find; why B. to have found; that
C. having found; which D. to find; that
23. ________ himself ________ the project, he had no time to go back home.
A. Occupied; with B. Occupied; in C. Occupying; with D. Occupying; on
24. ________ made the boss very angry and finally he got fired.
A. Tom was late B. Tom’s being late C. Tom to be late D. Tom been late
25. English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, ________ uses it differently.
A. whose B. which C. each of which D. all of which
26. Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o’ clock this afternoon because she ________a class at that time.
A. will be teaching B. teaches C. has taught D. will be taught
27. Taylor was always generous to his wife and children, but he ________ spent money on himself.
A. merely B. rarely C. frequently D. sadly
28. ________ finishes the homework carefully will have good grades.
A. No matter what B. Whatever C. No matter who D. Whoever
29. To be honest, I prefer ________ books ________TV when I am free.
A. reading; to watching B. to read; to watching
C. reading; rather than watch D. to read; rather than watching
30. The new stadium under construction for the next Asian Games ________ the present one is due to be completed in two months.
A. measured three times as big as B. measuring three times as big as
C. measured as big as three times D. measuring as three times big as
第二节 完形填空 (共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)
Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old from Virginia, stood out as the winner of the 2023 Young Scientist Challenge. Among the ten finalists he 31 the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” with his 32 creation known as the Skin Cancer Treating Soap (SCTS), a bar of soap created for the very first time at a low cost to treat melanoma, the most common kind of skin cancer.
Rather than a cure, Bekele’s brilliant idea 33 the development of a soap that aims to help the patient’s cells stay active while fighting melanoma. He always has endless passion for biology and technology, and the Young Scientist Challenge just 34 him with the perfect platform to display his ideas. Reflecting on his 35 Bekele shared that his childhood experience had played a crucial role in 36 his innovative thinking. “Having witnessed people work tirelessly under the sun, I wanted to raise people’s awareness of 37 related to constant sun exposure.”
“I wanted to make my idea accessible to a broad audience.” Bekele remarked during an interview with the media. Bekele also passionately expressed his 38 of turning the soap into a world where skin cancer treatment is within 39 for all.” He was grateful that he had received invaluable 40 from a product-engineering specialist, who connected him with other scientists to 41 him to reach his ambitious plans.
While similar methods are available for skin cancer treatments, his solution is a more 42 option. In the future, Bekele longs to 43 his invention by trial and error and establish a nonprofit organization 44 to providing fair skin cancer treatment to as many people as possible, bringing 45 to the battle against skin cancer.
31. A. obtained B. desired C. analyzed D. defeated
32. A. efficient B. objective C. potential D. groundbreaking
33. A. insists on B. switches on C. focuses on D. agrees on
34. A. armed B. satisfied C. provided D. assisted
35. A. profession B. inspiration C. determination D. imagination
36. A. shaping B. displaying C. obeying D. detecting
37. A. challenges B. theories C. prospect D. advantages
38. A. fear B. doubt C. surprise D. dream
39. A. distance B. space C. limit D. reach
40. A. praise B. welcome C. guidance D. invitation
41. A. require B. remind C. press D. assist
42. A. fashionable B. affordable C. accurate D. relevant
43. A. perfect B. clear C. control D. picture
44. A. used B. addicted C. committed D. opposed
45. A. recognition B. hope C. comfort D. device
三、阅读 (共20小题，每小题2.5分，共50分)
第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题，每小题2.5分，共37.5分)
A
Four Amusement Parks in Orlando
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Opened in 1999, it is a unique amusement park with eight distinct themed islands for visitors to explore. There are countless rides, activities, and shows to be found throughout the islands. Costumed characters can often be found wandering through the park, making for some excellent photo opportunities. Both single day and annual passes are available, and visitors can also purchase tickets that provide access to both this park and Universal Studios Florida.
Phone: 407-224-4233
Universal Studios Florida
If you’ re a big movie fan, visiting it is a dream come true. The grounds are jam-packed with all sorts of exciting rides and attractions. The level of detail in the park is incredible, and visitors will feel like they’ve been transported into their favorite fictional worlds. The park is also an operational movie and TV production facility, meaning that lucky visitors might even have the chance to see a real film crew at work.
Phone: 407-363-8000
Sea World Orlando
With its many world-class aquariums (水族馆), it is one of the best places in the city to get up close and personal with the incredible marine life that lives in the waters around Florida. One of the biggest attractions in the park is an orca known as Shamu, but visitors will also have the chance to see dolphins, sharks, turtles, flamingos, penguins, and even sloths. It also offers roller coaster rides for children, plenty of dining options, and valuable information about wildlife conservation.
Phone: 407-545-5550
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Sitting on a 335-acre property in Tampa, it offers thrilling amusement park rides, live entertainment for all ages, and one of the largest zoos in the United States. More than 12,000 different animals live in the park. Many of these animals are native to Africa, and visitors can take exciting safari-style tours if they want to see the animals up close. Special events on how to protect wildlife are held throughout the year, and both daily and annual passes are available.
Phone: 813-884-4386
46. Where can visitors meet people wearing a costume
A. Sea World Orlando. B. Universal Studios Florida.
C. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. D. Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
47. Which number should a film lover call
A. 407-224-4233. B. 407-363-8000. C. 407-545-5550. D. 813-884-4386.
48. What do the last two amusement parks have in common
A. They are intended for child tourists.
B. They focus on sea animal attractions.
C. They offer knowledge of wildlife protection.
D. They are among the largest zoos in the US.
B
Frederick McKinley Jones was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 17, 1893. By the time Frederick was 7 years old, his father sent young Jones to live with a priest (牧师) in Kentucky. At the age of 11, Jones ran away to feed himself. He returned to Cincinnati and worked as an entrance guard in a garage where he developed a skill for automobile mechanics. He became a leader of the shop. In 1912 he landed in Hallock, Minnesota, where he obtained a job doing mechanical work on a farm.
Jones had talent for and an interest in mechanics. He read extensively on the subject and educated himself in his spare time. By the time he was twenty, Jones was able to get an engineering license in Minnesota. He served in the U. S. Army during World War I (WWI) where he was often called upon to make repairs to machines and other equipment.
After the war, he returned to the farm. It was on the Hallock farm that Jones educated himself further in electronics. He built a transmitter (发射机) for the new radio station to broadcast its programming. He also developed a device to combine moving pictures with sound.
Jones continued to expand his interests in the 1930s. He designed and patented (获得专利) a portable air-cooling unit for trucks carrying perishable (易腐烂的) food. Forming a partnership with Numero, Jones founded the U. S: Thermo Control Company. The company burgeoned during World War II, helping to preserve blood, medicine and food.
Over the course of his career Jones received more than 60 patents. He was recognized for his achievements both during his lifetime and after his death. Jones died of lung cancer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 21, 1961. He was chosen into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame in 1977. In 1991, then—President George H. W. Bush awarded the National Medal of Technology to Numero and Jones at a ceremony held in the White House Rose Garden.
49. What was Jones doing when he was 19
A. He was staying with a kind priest.
B. He was developing a new interest.
C. He was running his own garage.
D. He was doing work related to machinery.
50. Which of the following is TRUE about the portable air-cooling unit
A. It was designed for certain trucks. B. It was used to produce food.
C. It was bought by a company. D. It was popular during WWI.
51. What does the underlined word “burgeoned” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Grew greatly. B. Got help. C. Stopped production. D. Faced difficulty.
52. What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph
A. To introduce patents of Jones. B. To show Jones got an award.
C. To express Jones was recognized. D. To show regret over Jones’ death.
C
A Hollywood-quality movie may soon be only a few text prompts (提词) away. OpenAI last week revealed its latest, world-shocking technology: a text-to-video app called Sora that can produce photorealistic short videos lasting up to a minute.
The company hasn’t released Sora to the public yet, but the artificially generated videos it created for its demonstration were stunning. In one, the detailed prompt involves people walking through Tokyo while cherry blossoms are flying through the wind. The resulting video was a mind-blowing exercise in world-building, showing a couple walking in a detailed streets cape that is unmistakably Tokyo. Perhaps even more awe-inspiring is that Sora does not merely produce videos that fulfill the demands of the prompts. It improvises (即兴创作) in a way that suggests a talent for storytelling.
“Good heavens,” said Loz Blain in New Atlas. “We’d better try to deal with the speed at which this technology is advancing. The wheel, the steam engine, the airplane, the computer, the Internet... None of them ever sped up’ like this. If you look closely, you can tell that these very short videos aren’t real. But it’s impossible to say whether this technology is nearly as good as it’s going to get Videos made a year ago, using the AI tool Mid journey, couldn’t even display the correct number of fingers on a hand. But Sora now creates a world as you describe. Get ready for the next wave of ‘AI disruption (颠覆)’ as Sora shakes the entertainment industry.”
Yet costs are increasing, too. Estimates of the cost of building out AI systems have varied from hundreds of billions to 7 trillion dollars over the coming years. Where’s the money going to come from With OpenAI’s current valuation approaching $100 billion, traditional investors are largely priced out. Governments may be one possible solution, but many are likely to have national security concerns about backing this technology.
Such concerns are well founded. It’s simply impossible to know how these systems will be misused until they’re out in the wild. While OpenAI has the ability to prevent violent pictures, disinformation is much harder to police. Faked videos could sow confusion and chaos. At the very least, OpenAI should wait until after November to bring Sora to the public.
53. Why does the author mention the resulting video in paragraph 2
A. To show Sora has a better gift for writing stories.
B. To show Sora has the potential to create great videos.
C. To show the video is as good as a Hollywood-quality one.
D. To show the video is a stunning result of human wisdom.
54. What is Loz Blain’s attitude towards the future of Sora
A. Dismissive. B. Unclear. C. Optimistic. D. Objective.
55. What can be inferred about the technology from the last two paragraphs
A. It is bound to cause confusion and chaos.
B. Traditional investment in in as a possible option.
C. Governments are doubtful about its development.
D. Possible problems related to its use remain to be seen.
56. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce Sora as a rising star of video-making.
B. To criticize Sora’s troublesome effects on public safety.
C. To advertise Sora as an admirable genius at storytelling
D. To popularize Sora's potential as promoter of film industry.
D
Whether playing tricks or holding funerals in the wild, crows have surprised the public with their unexpected capabilities. But their “intelligence” knows no bounds. A new study published in Current Biology revealed for the first time that crows can use statistical logic to solve problems.
Crows have a large brain for their size and a particularly noticeable forebrain, associated with statistical and analytical reasoning in humans. “In our lab, crows have shown complicated numerical competence and careful consideration during decision-making,” said Dr. Melissa Johnston, a fellow at the University of Tübingen. In her recent work, Johnston and her team pushed these abilities to a new extreme, testing statistical reasoning.
In the experiment, two crows were first trained to peck (啄) at various images on touchscreens to earn food treats; and gradually they had to choose between two of these images, each corresponding to a different reward probability. “Crows were tasked with learning rather abstract quantities and then applying that combination of information in a reward maximizing way,” Johnston detailed. Over 10 days of training and 5,000 trials, the two crows managed to pick the higher probability of reward, showing their ability to use statistical inference. To researchers’ much surprise, even after a month without training, the crows still perform well every time.
Statistical reasoning involves using limited information about a situation to draw conclusions and make decisions. People unknowingly use such cognitive ability every day. When we select cafes for social meetups, our brains automatically weigh collected statistics from past observations and favor the one more capable of meeting needs. Similarly, crows remembered and analyzed the connections between the images and the reward probabilities to make themselves get the most treats possible.
Crows once symbolized misfortune and death, causing them disliked even killed by people. Actually, they are among the few animals to adapt to urbanization successfully due to underestimated intelligence. “I think these studies do help change public views and improve our relationship with these lovely animals,” Johnston stated.
57. What makes crows’ intelligence possible
A. Their limitless abilities of tricks.
B. Their social leaning in the wild.
C. Their physical structure of brains.
D. Their training received in the lab.
58. Which of the following best describes the research process in paragraph 3
A instruct, task, and retest. B. Train, perform, and record.
C. Assume, prove, and reflect. D. Prepare, teach, and examine.:
59. How does the author explain statistical inference in paragraph 4
A. By sharing a personal experience.
B By quoting a previous study.
C By making a detailed comparison.
D. By using a common example.
60. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Food Prize Competition: Crows Choosing Rewards
B. Urban Bird. Survival Strategies: Living with People
C. Beyond Tricks: Surprise of Crows’ Statistical Reasoning
D. Animal Behavior Study: Training Crows in Experiments
第二节 七选五阅读填空 (共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分)
Use Body Language to Build Trust
Body language can help people see you as more trustworthy, resulting in stronger relationships at home, work and school. 61
Keep eye contact when someone is talking. It will help build trust because it shows real interest. 62 Building stronger human ties makes it easier to trust people and know more about them.
Uncross your arms and legs. You might only be crossing your arms and legs because you’re cold. However, that will close you off. You’ re unknowingly communicating something negative because you’ve positioned your body in a way that blocks any basis for building trust. Make sure your body looks open. 63
Don’t sit behind a desk. 64 . According to Professor Carla Chamberlin-Quinlisk, sitting at a table with her students encourages them to be more vocal during class. So try the smart way to get your boss to trust you.
65 Sometimes notes are necessary when you’ re talking to a coworker, but make sure all that doesn’t get in the way of your eye contact. If you’ re constantly writing down what the other person says, that person could start feeling self-conscious. What’s more, taking notes makes the other person feel uncomfortable. And they may question like “Why are they writing that down ”
A. Thus you’ll look more open to hearing others’ thoughts
B. Sitting behind a desk could make the person you’ re talking to put his or her own walls up.
C. So put your phone down and listen with your eyes.
D. Nod and smile while someone is talking.
E. Limit your own note taking.
F. Although some gestures vary across cultures, there’ re certain basic body language gestures.
G. Unfortunately, most people have no training on how to read body language.
第二部分 主观题 (共45分)
四、单词拼写 (共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)
根据句子意思和中文提示完成下列句子， 注意应使用XB1U1 & XB1U5所学单词的正确形式，每空只填一个单词，并将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。
66. In the fiercely competitive business world, ________ (激烈的) competition drives companies to innovate constantly, seek new markets, and strive for excellence.
67. ________ (漫游; 闲逛) around the ancient streets, you can see the local people’s traditional lifestyle.
68. He was suffering a high fever and didn’t have any ________ (食欲; 胃口) to eat anything.
69. What you said was true. It was,________ (尽管如此;然而), a little unkind and you could have expressed it in an acceptable manner.
70. Many of these ________ (创新; 创造) are being used in some houses.
71. The flexible nature of some modern jobs has made it difficult to ________ (区分; 辨别) between work and leisure time.
72. The handwritten and illustrated book by J. K. Rowling was ________ (最终; 最后) sold for 1.95 million, although it had been expected to be sold for 50,000.
73. She has made ________ (非凡的; 显著的) progress since she came to our school.
74. As is known to all, we should put ________ (强调; 重视; 重要性) on developing fitness by exercising and training.
75. Seen from a distance, the mountain range ________ (延伸;延续) from north to south and forms a natural barrier between the two countries.
五、完成句子 (共15空，没空1分，共15分)
根据句子意思和中文提示完成下列句子， 注意应使用XB1U1 & XB1U5所学短语和句型，每空只填一个单词，并将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。
A. 总而言之，现在是我们致力于保护海洋的时候了。
All in all, it is high time that we 76 ________ 77 ________ 78________ protecting the ocean.
B. 上节历史课我们根据可提供的文档推断出了那场战争的原因。
In the last history class, we 79 ________ 80 ________ about the cause of the war from the available documents.
C. 智能马桶也将持续追踪你的健康状况。
Smart toilets will be 81 ________ 82 ________ 83 ________ 84 ________ your health as well.
D. 上周开展的调查表明城市中百分之八十的中年人支持这项医疗改革的提议。
A survey carried out last year showed that 80% of the middle-aged in this city were 85 ________ 86________ 87 ________ the proposal for health care reform.
E. 只有通过分析这些数据， 你才能得出结论。
Only by undertaking the analysis of the data can you 88 ________ 89 ________ 90 ________.
六、书面表达 (20分)
假定你是李华，在英语课上你们班同学就“转基因作物的利与弊”进行了讨论，请你根据讨论结果写一篇英语短文向校英文报投稿。
利 弊 你的观点
1. 产量高， 缓解粮食短缺问题； 2. 农药使用少，生产成本低，价格便宜。 1. 可能对人体有害； 2. 可能对环境造成威胁，破坏生态平衡，影响作物的多样性。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：转基因作物 genetically modified crops
试题说明：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
第一部分 选择题 (共105分)
一、听力理解 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题， 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do tonight
A. Visit his aunt. B. Make a phone call. C. Find a house.
2. How is the weather now
A. Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Cloudy.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She has finished her term paper.
B. She is getting well with her term paper.
C. She is having trouble finishing her term paper.
4. Why is there water on the floor
A. The woman is washing the floor.
B. The washing machine is broken.
C. The woman overthrew the basin.
5. Where does this conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a cinema.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题， 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题， 每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白仅读一遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What works in a wrong way in the woman’s apartment
A. The lights. B. The TV set. C. The refrigerator.
7. What will the man do next
A. Go shopping. B. Work on his report. C. Go to the woman’s place.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man still living with his parents
A. He can’t afford his own apartment.
B. His parents ask him to do so.
C. He likes living at home.
9. How can we describe the man
A. He is lazy. B. He is independent. C. He is understanding.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of the Star War film
A. It’s exciting. B. It’s boring. C. It s attractive.
11. Why won’t the woman see the movie based on Stephen King’s new novel
A. She has seen it.
B. She isn’t interested in it.
C. She knows it’s not showing anymore.
12. What will the speakers dd tonight
A. See a film in the cinema. B. Go out for dinner. C. Watch TV at home.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A kind of hotel. B. The city of Tokyo. C. The man’s home.
14. What is the man
A. A house agent. B. A hotel clerk. C. A teacher.
15. What do we know about the man’s home
A. It’s too small. B. It has lots of rooms. C. It’s far from his working place
16. How does the woman feel about the capsule hotel
A. Amazed. B. Doubtful. C. Satisfied.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we learn about the dance studios
A. They are spacious. B. They offer room for drinks. C. They have high mirrors.
18. Where is the Skate Center
A. It’s opposite the swimming pool. B. It’s next to the changing rooms. C. It’s behind the tennis courts.
19. What should teenagers over 16 do first to join the entertainment center
A. Fill in a form with personal information.
B. Get their parents’ permission.
C. Pay an annual fee.
20. How much should one pay altogether when attending a single class
A. $200. B. $21. C. $20.
二、语言知识与运用 (共25小题，每小题1分，共25分)
第一节 单项选择 (共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)
21. No sooner ________ home ________ he hugged his two sons.
A. he had returned; than B. he had returned; when
C. had he returned; than D. had he returned; when
22. The officer claimed ________ the proof ________ he cheated in the recent elections.
A. to find; why B. to have found; that
C. having found; which D. to find; that
23. ________ himself ________ the project, he had no time to go back home.
A. Occupied; with B. Occupied; in C. Occupying; with D. Occupying; on
24. ________ made the boss very angry and finally he got fired.
A. Tom was late B. Tom’s being late C. Tom to be late D. Tom been late
25. English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, ________ uses it differently.
A. whose B. which C. each of which D. all of which
26. Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o’ clock this afternoon because she ________a class at that time.
A. will be teaching B. teaches C. has taught D. will be taught
27. Taylor was always generous to his wife and children, but he ________ spent money on himself.
A. merely B. rarely C. frequently D. sadly
28. ________ finishes the homework carefully will have good grades.
A. No matter what B. Whatever C. No matter who D. Whoever
29. To be honest, I prefer ________ books ________TV when I am free.
A. reading; to watching B. to read; to watching
C. reading; rather than watch D. to read; rather than watching
30. The new stadium under construction for the next Asian Games ________ the present one is due to be completed in two months.
A. measured three times as big as B. measuring three times as big as
C. measured as big as three times D. measuring as three times big as
第二节 完形填空 (共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)
Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old from Virginia, stood out as the winner of the 2023 Young Scientist Challenge. Among the ten finalists he 31 the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” with his 32 creation known as the Skin Cancer Treating Soap (SCTS), a bar of soap created for the very first time at a low cost to treat melanoma, the most common kind of skin cancer.
Rather than a cure, Bekele’s brilliant idea 33 the development of a soap that aims to help the patient’s cells stay active while fighting melanoma. He always has endless passion for biology and technology, and the Young Scientist Challenge just 34 him with the perfect platform to display his ideas. Reflecting on his 35 Bekele shared that his childhood experience had played a crucial role in 36 his innovative thinking. “Having witnessed people work tirelessly under the sun, I wanted to raise people’s awareness of 37 related to constant sun exposure.”
“I wanted to make my idea accessible to a broad audience.” Bekele remarked during an interview with the media. Bekele also passionately expressed his 38 of turning the soap into a world where skin cancer treatment is within 39 for all.” He was grateful that he had received invaluable 40 from a product-engineering specialist, who connected him with other scientists to 41 him to reach his ambitious plans.
While similar methods are available for skin cancer treatments, his solution is a more 42 option. In the future, Bekele longs to 43 his invention by trial and error and establish a nonprofit organization 44 to providing fair skin cancer treatment to as many people as possible, bringing 45 to the battle against skin cancer.
31. A. obtained B. desired C. analyzed D. defeated
32. A. efficient B. objective C. potential D. groundbreaking
33. A. insists on B. switches on C. focuses on D. agrees on
34. A. armed B. satisfied C. provided D. assisted
35. A. profession B. inspiration C. determination D. imagination
36. A. shaping B. displaying C. obeying D. detecting
37. A. challenges B. theories C. prospect D. advantages
38. A. fear B. doubt C. surprise D. dream
39. A. distance B. space C. limit D. reach
40. A. praise B. welcome C. guidance D. invitation
41. A. require B. remind C. press D. assist
42. A. fashionable B. affordable C. accurate D. relevant
43. A. perfect B. clear C. control D. picture
44. A. used B. addicted C. committed D. opposed
45. A. recognition B. hope C. comfort D. device
三、阅读 (共20小题，每小题2.5分，共50分)
第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题，每小题2.5分，共37.5分)
A
Four Amusement Parks in Orlando
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Opened in 1999, it is a unique amusement park with eight distinct themed islands for visitors to explore. There are countless rides, activities, and shows to be found throughout the islands. Costumed characters can often be found wandering through the park, making for some excellent photo opportunities. Both single day and annual passes are available, and visitors can also purchase tickets that provide access to both this park and Universal Studios Florida.
Phone: 407-224-4233
Universal Studios Florida
If you’ re a big movie fan, visiting it is a dream come true. The grounds are jam-packed with all sorts of exciting rides and attractions. The level of detail in the park is incredible, and visitors will feel like they’ve been transported into their favorite fictional worlds. The park is also an operational movie and TV production facility, meaning that lucky visitors might even have the chance to see a real film crew at work.
Phone: 407-363-8000
Sea World Orlando
With its many world-class aquariums (水族馆), it is one of the best places in the city to get up close and personal with the incredible marine life that lives in the waters around Florida. One of the biggest attractions in the park is an orca known as Shamu, but visitors will also have the chance to see dolphins, sharks, turtles, flamingos, penguins, and even sloths. It also offers roller coaster rides for children, plenty of dining options, and valuable information about wildlife conservation.
Phone: 407-545-5550
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Sitting on a 335-acre property in Tampa, it offers thrilling amusement park rides, live entertainment for all ages, and one of the largest zoos in the United States. More than 12,000 different animals live in the park. Many of these animals are native to Africa, and visitors can take exciting safari-style tours if they want to see the animals up close. Special events on how to protect wildlife are held throughout the year, and both daily and annual passes are available.
Phone: 813-884-4386
46. Where can visitors meet people wearing a costume
A. Sea World Orlando. B. Universal Studios Florida.
C. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. D. Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
47. Which number should a film lover call
A. 407-224-4233. B. 407-363-8000. C. 407-545-5550. D. 813-884-4386.
48. What do the last two amusement parks have in common
A. They are intended for child tourists.
B. They focus on sea animal attractions.
C. They offer knowledge of wildlife protection.
D. They are among the largest zoos in the US.
B
Frederick McKinley Jones was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 17, 1893. By the time Frederick was 7 years old, his father sent young Jones to live with a priest (牧师) in Kentucky. At the age of 11, Jones ran away to feed himself. He returned to Cincinnati and worked as an entrance guard in a garage where he developed a skill for automobile mechanics. He became a leader of the shop. In 1912 he landed in Hallock, Minnesota, where he obtained a job doing mechanical work on a farm.
Jones had talent for and an interest in mechanics. He read extensively on the subject and educated himself in his spare time. By the time he was twenty, Jones was able to get an engineering license in Minnesota. He served in the U. S. Army during World War I (WWI) where he was often called upon to make repairs to machines and other equipment.
After the war, he returned to the farm. It was on the Hallock farm that Jones educated himself further in electronics. He built a transmitter (发射机) for the new radio station to broadcast its programming. He also developed a device to combine moving pictures with sound.
Jones continued to expand his interests in the 1930s. He designed and patented (获得专利) a portable air-cooling unit for trucks carrying perishable (易腐烂的) food. Forming a partnership with Numero, Jones founded the U. S: Thermo Control Company. The company burgeoned during World War II, helping to preserve blood, medicine and food.
Over the course of his career Jones received more than 60 patents. He was recognized for his achievements both during his lifetime and after his death. Jones died of lung cancer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 21, 1961. He was chosen into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame in 1977. In 1991, then—President George H. W. Bush awarded the National Medal of Technology to Numero and Jones at a ceremony held in the White House Rose Garden.
49. What was Jones doing when he was 19
A. He was staying with a kind priest.
B. He was developing a new interest.
C. He was running his own garage.
D. He was doing work related to machinery.
50. Which of the following is TRUE about the portable air-cooling unit
A. It was designed for certain trucks. B. It was used to produce food.
C. It was bought by a company. D. It was popular during WWI.
51. What does the underlined word “burgeoned” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Grew greatly. B. Got help. C. Stopped production. D. Faced difficulty.
52. What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph
A. To introduce patents of Jones. B. To show Jones got an award.
C. To express Jones was recognized. D. To show regret over Jones’ death.
C
A Hollywood-quality movie may soon be only a few text prompts (提词) away. OpenAI last week revealed its latest, world-shocking technology: a text-to-video app called Sora that can produce photorealistic short videos lasting up to a minute.
The company hasn’t released Sora to the public yet, but the artificially generated videos it created for its demonstration were stunning. In one, the detailed prompt involves people walking through Tokyo while cherry blossoms are flying through the wind. The resulting video was a mind-blowing exercise in world-building, showing a couple walking in a detailed streets cape that is unmistakably Tokyo. Perhaps even more awe-inspiring is that Sora does not merely produce videos that fulfill the demands of the prompts. It improvises (即兴创作) in a way that suggests a talent for storytelling.
“Good heavens,” said Loz Blain in New Atlas. “We’d better try to deal with the speed at which this technology is advancing. The wheel, the steam engine, the airplane, the computer, the Internet... None of them ever sped up’ like this. If you look closely, you can tell that these very short videos aren’t real. But it’s impossible to say whether this technology is nearly as good as it’s going to get Videos made a year ago, using the AI tool Mid journey, couldn’t even display the correct number of fingers on a hand. But Sora now creates a world as you describe. Get ready for the next wave of ‘AI disruption (颠覆)’ as Sora shakes the entertainment industry.”
Yet costs are increasing, too. Estimates of the cost of building out AI systems have varied from hundreds of billions to 7 trillion dollars over the coming years. Where’s the money going to come from With OpenAI’s current valuation approaching $100 billion, traditional investors are largely priced out. Governments may be one possible solution, but many are likely to have national security concerns about backing this technology.
Such concerns are well founded. It’s simply impossible to know how these systems will be misused until they’re out in the wild. While OpenAI has the ability to prevent violent pictures, disinformation is much harder to police. Faked videos could sow confusion and chaos. At the very least, OpenAI should wait until after November to bring Sora to the public.
53. Why does the author mention the resulting video in paragraph 2
A. To show Sora has a better gift for writing stories.
B. To show Sora has the potential to create great videos.
C. To show the video is as good as a Hollywood-quality one.
D. To show the video is a stunning result of human wisdom.
54. What is Loz Blain’s attitude towards the future of Sora
A. Dismissive. B. Unclear. C. Optimistic. D. Objective.
55. What can be inferred about the technology from the last two paragraphs
A. It is bound to cause confusion and chaos.
B. Traditional investment in in as a possible option.
C. Governments are doubtful about its development.
D. Possible problems related to its use remain to be seen.
56. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce Sora as a rising star of video-making.
B. To criticize Sora’s troublesome effects on public safety.
C. To advertise Sora as an admirable genius at storytelling
D. To popularize Sora's potential as promoter of film industry.
D
Whether playing tricks or holding funerals in the wild, crows have surprised the public with their unexpected capabilities. But their “intelligence” knows no bounds. A new study published in Current Biology revealed for the first time that crows can use statistical logic to solve problems.
Crows have a large brain for their size and a particularly noticeable forebrain, associated with statistical and analytical reasoning in humans. “In our lab, crows have shown complicated numerical competence and careful consideration during decision-making,” said Dr. Melissa Johnston, a fellow at the University of Tübingen. In her recent work, Johnston and her team pushed these abilities to a new extreme, testing statistical reasoning.
In the experiment, two crows were first trained to peck (啄) at various images on touchscreens to earn food treats; and gradually they had to choose between two of these images, each corresponding to a different reward probability. “Crows were tasked with learning rather abstract quantities and then applying that combination of information in a reward maximizing way,” Johnston detailed. Over 10 days of training and 5,000 trials, the two crows managed to pick the higher probability of reward, showing their ability to use statistical inference. To researchers’ much surprise, even after a month without training, the crows still perform well every time.
Statistical reasoning involves using limited information about a situation to draw conclusions and make decisions. People unknowingly use such cognitive ability every day. When we select cafes for social meetups, our brains automatically weigh collected statistics from past observations and favor the one more capable of meeting needs. Similarly, crows remembered and analyzed the connections between the images and the reward probabilities to make themselves get the most treats possible.
Crows once symbolized misfortune and death, causing them disliked even killed by people. Actually, they are among the few animals to adapt to urbanization successfully due to underestimated intelligence. “I think these studies do help change public views and improve our relationship with these lovely animals,” Johnston stated.
57. What makes crows’ intelligence possible
A. Their limitless abilities of tricks.
B. Their social leaning in the wild.
C. Their physical structure of brains.
D. Their training received in the lab.
58. Which of the following best describes the research process in paragraph 3
A instruct, task, and retest. B. Train, perform, and record.
C. Assume, prove, and reflect. D. Prepare, teach, and examine.:
59. How does the author explain statistical inference in paragraph 4
A. By sharing a personal experience.
B By quoting a previous study.
C By making a detailed comparison.
D. By using a common example.
60. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Food Prize Competition: Crows Choosing Rewards
B. Urban Bird. Survival Strategies: Living with People
C. Beyond Tricks: Surprise of Crows’ Statistical Reasoning
D. Animal Behavior Study: Training Crows in Experiments
第二节 七选五阅读填空 (共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分)
Use Body Language to Build Trust
Body language can help people see you as more trustworthy, resulting in stronger relationships at home, work and school. 61
Keep eye contact when someone is talking. It will help build trust because it shows real interest. 62 Building stronger human ties makes it easier to trust people and know more about them.
Uncross your arms and legs. You might only be crossing your arms and legs because you’re cold. However, that will close you off. You’ re unknowingly communicating something negative because you’ve positioned your body in a way that blocks any basis for building trust. Make sure your body looks open. 63
Don’t sit behind a desk. 64 . According to Professor Carla Chamberlin-Quinlisk, sitting at a table with her students encourages them to be more vocal during class. So try the smart way to get your boss to trust you.
65 Sometimes notes are necessary when you’ re talking to a coworker, but make sure all that doesn’t get in the way of your eye contact. If you’ re constantly writing down what the other person says, that person could start feeling self-conscious. What’s more, taking notes makes the other person feel uncomfortable. And they may question like “Why are they writing that down ”
A. Thus you’ll look more open to hearing others’ thoughts
B. Sitting behind a desk could make the person you’ re talking to put his or her own walls up.
C. So put your phone down and listen with your eyes.
D. Nod and smile while someone is talking.
E. Limit your own note taking.
F. Although some gestures vary across cultures, there’ re certain basic body language gestures.
G. Unfortunately, most people have no training on how to read body language.
第二部分 主观题 (共45分)
四、单词拼写 (共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)
根据句子意思和中文提示完成下列句子， 注意应使用XB1U1 & XB1U5所学单词的正确形式，每空只填一个单词，并将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。
66. In the fiercely competitive business world, ________ (激烈的) competition drives companies to innovate constantly, seek new markets, and strive for excellence.
67. ________ (漫游; 闲逛) around the ancient streets, you can see the local people’s traditional lifestyle.
68. He was suffering a high fever and didn’t have any ________ (食欲; 胃口) to eat anything.
69. What you said was true. It was,________ (尽管如此;然而), a little unkind and you could have expressed it in an acceptable manner.
70. Many of these ________ (创新; 创造) are being used in some houses.
71. The flexible nature of some modern jobs has made it difficult to ________ (区分; 辨别) between work and leisure time.
72. The handwritten and illustrated book by J. K. Rowling was ________ (最终; 最后) sold for 1.95 million, although it had been expected to be sold for 50,000.
73. She has made ________ (非凡的; 显著的) progress since she came to our school.
74. As is known to all, we should put ________ (强调; 重视; 重要性) on developing fitness by exercising and training.
75. Seen from a distance, the mountain range ________ (延伸;延续) from north to south and forms a natural barrier between the two countries.
五、完成句子 (共15空，没空1分，共15分)
根据句子意思和中文提示完成下列句子， 注意应使用XB1U1 & XB1U5所学短语和句型，每空只填一个单词，并将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。
A. 总而言之，现在是我们致力于保护海洋的时候了。
All in all, it is high time that we 76 ________ 77 ________ 78________ protecting the ocean.
B. 上节历史课我们根据可提供的文档推断出了那场战争的原因。
In the last history class, we 79 ________ 80 ________ about the cause of the war from the available documents.
C. 智能马桶也将持续追踪你的健康状况。
Smart toilets will be 81 ________ 82 ________ 83 ________ 84 ________ your health as well.
D. 上周开展的调查表明城市中百分之八十的中年人支持这项医疗改革的提议。
A survey carried out last year showed that 80% of the middle-aged in this city were 85 ________ 86________ 87 ________ the proposal for health care reform.
E. 只有通过分析这些数据， 你才能得出结论。
Only by undertaking the analysis of the data can you 88 ________ 89 ________ 90 ________.
六、书面表达 (20分)
假定你是李华，在英语课上你们班同学就“转基因作物的利与弊”进行了讨论，请你根据讨论结果写一篇英语短文向校英文报投稿。
利 弊 你的观点
1. 产量高， 缓解粮食短缺问题； 2. 农药使用少，生产成本低，价格便宜。 1. 可能对人体有害； 2. 可能对环境造成威胁，破坏生态平衡，影响作物的多样性。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：转基因作物 genetically modified crops
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