江西省临川第二中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）
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临川二中2024—2025学年度上学期期中考试
高三英语试卷
卷面总分：150 考试时间：120 分钟
第一部分听力(共两节，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 is the woman doing
A. Repairing a computer. B. Applying for a card. C. Making a payment.
2. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To invite her to dinner. B. To seek some advice. C. To give her a present,
3. What is the man going to do first
A. Check with his wife. B. Make reservations. C.Work out a plan.
4. What is the woman's opinion on the new building
A. Pretty. B. Unique. C. Unattractive.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesman and customer. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.
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儿个小题，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers discussing
A. The activities. B.The destination. C.The accommodation.
7. What is the man's attitude towards the woman's words
A. Disapproving. B. Supportive. C. Unclear.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When will the presentation take place
A. On the 15th. B. On the 16th. C.On the 22nd.
9. How can we describe Mr. Sadik
A. Forgetful. B.Changeable. C. Efficient.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What was the speakers’ original plan for the day
A. Visiting Ethan's house. B. Attending a meeting. C. Watching a movie.
11. Why didn't Ethan answer his cellphone
A. He left it in the car.
B. He did not have it with him.
C. He had an accident on the road.
12. What will the woman do tonight
A. Complete her report. B. Work at the office. C. Eat at a restaurant.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How did the man know about the woman
A. From the Internet. B. From his parents. C. From his friend.
14.Why does the woman recommend Jack Shin
A. She has a time conflict.
B. She lives far from Halifax.
C. She wants to help the man save money.
15. What can we learn about Jack Shin
A. His style is similar to the woman's.
B. His schedule is very tight.
C. His charges are low.
16. How will Jack Shin present the photos to the man at first
A. By uploading them online. B. By printing them out. C. By exhibiting them.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who probably are the listeners
A. Company employees. B. University seniors. C. High school students.
18. What does the speaker say about interviewing
A. It requires talent. B. It needs practice. C. It can improve skills.
19. What is the speaker's first suggestion
A. Writing a solid resume. B. Contacting employers. C. Being confident.
20. What does the speaker ask the listeners to take
A. An overview of their background.
B. A notebook with interview skills.
C. A list of possible questions.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B.C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Hitchin Lavender (薰衣草)
About
A family-run farm with a 12-acre blanket of lavender that paints the hillside a vivid purple every summer. Just pick up a paper bag and some scissors at the gate, and off you go — gulping (深呼吸) lungfuls of fragrant air as you go. You can pick your way around the field and take bunches of the stuff home by the bag. There’s also a field full of sunflowers, which makes for pretty photo opportunities. The height of flowering season is late June to mid-July (so early visitors shouldn’t expect peak purple) but it’s worth keeping an eye on its Facebook page for updates to time your visit.
Fun fact
Thanks to being featured on a Chinese website, the farm saw a huge rise in international visitors looking for a typical British experience last year.
Value for money
Field entrance is adults 6, children 3 (5-14s), under 5s free which includes free picking for all. The entry fee includes bag and scissors, while extra bags for children or eager adults are 4 each.
Getting there
By car is easiest: Take junction 10 off the A1M towards Stotfold, then follow the A507. It makes a great stop-off if you’re heading to Cambridge. Or take the train from King’s Cross to Hitchin, then a taxi to the farm.
Opening hours
10am-5pm daily from May 26 until the end of August, with late nights until 9pm on selected dates in August.
21. What do we know about Hitchin Lavender
A. It encourages picking. B. It is inconveniently located.
C. It offers photo-taking service. D. It is run by a Chinese web agency.
22.What is the time to enjoy Hitchin Lavender’s peak purple
A. May 26. B. June 1. C. July 8. D. August 18
23. How much would a couple with their 3-year-old son pay for admission
A. 9. B. 12. C. 15. D. 19.
B
Zheng Qinwen made history on a remarkable afternoon at Roland Garros, becoming China's first Olympic gold medalist in tennis.The 21-year-old rising star claimed victory over Croatia's Donna Vekic, echoing the glory of Li Na's breakthrough at the French Open 13 years ago. With this win, Zheng secured a place in Chinese sports history and inspired a new generation of athletes.
Zheng's tennis journey began at the age of seven in Shiyan, a city in Hubei Province. Recognizing her potential,her father took her to Wuhan to train under a professional coach.The young Zheng impressed her coach so much that she was invited to stay and train alone, marking the start of a long and challenging journey.
The path to success was not easy. Zheng nearly had her moment at the Australian Open in January, but she ran into the defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and lost. Since then, Zheng has struggled to match her form of the Australian summer, though she won a small tournament in Palermo, Italy on clay, which was her best surface.
She also had a rough road in the Olympics,coming back from a set and a service break down in the third round and the quarterfinals. In the semifinal, she managed a win widely considered impossible, beating Iga Swiatek, the world No.1 who had lost just once at Roland Garros since 2019. Swiatek had beaten Zheng six times, but Zheng set aside her fears and told herself that she would fight for three hours or more if that's what it would take to beat Swiatek.
As she matured, Zheng's game progressed significantly. She took advantage of her natural athleticism and developed a powerful, aggressive playing style. Heading into the final, she displayed her maturity and ability to compose herself under pressure. Her victory over Vekic, along with earlier triumphs over top players like Iga Swiatek, solidified her status as one of tennis's brightest stars.
Throwing balls into the far corners of the court, eyes wide and smiling with energy, Zheng flew across the court. Her success has become a beacon of hope for the future of tennis in China.
Why did Zheng's victory hold importance in Chinese sports
A. It was Zheng’s career peak. B. It marked a historic achievement.
C. It was her first tournament. D. It secured China its first champion.
25. What can be inferred about Zheng's experiences on the court
A. Always victorious. B. Slightly disappointing.
C. Never challenging. D. Deeply character-building.
26. What does the underlined word “compose” mean
A. comprise. B.defeat. C.calm. D.hide
27. Which best illustrates Zheng Qinwen's success as a professional athlete
A. Fame is a great thirst of all athletes.
B. A great coach makes a difference.
C. Birth is much, but breeding is more.
D. Success is where talent and perseverance meet.
C
On September 9, 2024, Apple released its latest iPhone 16 series at an event called “It’s Glowtime”. At the event, Tim Cook, the company’s CEO, played up the promise of the phones’ Al features in a pre-recorded video.
Indeed, the demonstration seemed impressive. When Cook pointed the camera at a restaurant, the AI assistant Siri could tell him what was on the menu. It also could answer his questions fairly well and learn about the users from their interactions with their devices. For instance, Siri could know if a user’s mother was calling and acted appropriately.
Apple is one of many firms that want to take AI beyond huge data centres, known as the cloud, and run it on smaller devices, known as the edge. Samsung, Apple’s major competitor, launched its Galaxy S24 with some AI features earlier this year. So did Microsoft, which has launched Windows PCs designed for AI. But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud-based AI models to the edge devices.
At present, cloud-based AI models are mostly trained on graphics processing units (GPUs) that consume so much energy that it can take a nuclear-power plant to fuel them. They also need huge amounts of memory and data. All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Even once they are trained, running these AI models is costly. According to one estimate, it costs OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, 36 cents every time someone asks its AI model a question.
Companies are experimenting with various solutions to these problems. Apple will offer on-device AI to deal with the easiest tasks, but send trickier problems to the firm’s private cloud. The service will direct the most difficult requests to third-party models such as ChatGPT. But even such smaller on-device AI models require a lot of computing power to run, which puts huge stress on the edge devices’ batteries.
“Making the technology work could not only start a supercycle in device sales, but also create new opportunities for apps and digital advertising,” says Neil Shah of Counterpoint, a research firm. “But for the moment, edge devices are barely ready for basic functions, let alone Glowtime.”
28．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．The Glowtime event. B．iPhone 16’s AI features.
C．Tim Cook’s performance. D．The future of AI phones.
29．Why are Samsung and Microsoft mentioned in the text
A．To tell readers how bad competition can be.
B．To warn Apple of the potential consequences.
C．To compare their newly released edge devices.
D．To show how hard it is to apply AI to edge devices.
30．What is the problem with cloud-based AI models
A．OpenAI charges too much money.
B．All of them have to be trained on GPUs.
C．It is too expensive to train and run them.
D．They can only deal with the easiest tasks.
31．What does Neil Shah most probably imply
A．iPhone 16 is bound to disappoint its users.
B．AI phones’ success will depend on new apps.
C．Sales of AI phones will increase greatly soon.
D．Tim Cook was not honest with the AI features.
D
At Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington, Canada, there’s something new among the rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and strawberries. Using thousands of sensors in every greenhouse, artificial-intelligence technology is helping the farm better aspects such as lighting, irrigation and harvest timing, aiming to increase the yields of its crops and reduce its use of power and water. Farmers use drones(无人机) to survey farms and look for information on weeds, pests and disease.
A lot of research into AI and agriculture is done at institutions, but it then needs to be tested in a network of smart farms. One of the farms is Emili’s Innovation Farms. “We really show how they work in a commercial setting and in a way are being a bit of a risk mitigator(缓和) as we try out these technologies and then share with others, including other farmers, and how they actually work as a means to accelerate the adoption and full integration of those new technologies,” said Ms. Keena, managing director of Emili.
It takes time to find out whether new technology has affected a crop, and this can be a barrier to adoption for farmers. Sometimes it’s within a year, or within a few years. Ms. Keena said, “We can’t ask them to take big risks on integrating new technologies at scale as part of their operations in things that are unproven.” Innovation Farms addresses a piece of one of the barriers of people needing to be able to see these technologies rolled out in a full-scale and commercial way ahead of being able to adopt them themselves.
Farmers’ trust levels are also a barrier. Data are important to AI models, but farmers need to be better inspired to share their data in order to make the technology better. But over time, there’s an increase in engagement from farmers. “Farmer engagement is absolutely critical” to developing AI tools for agriculture. “If they’ve seen it demonstrated essentially in their backyard through a smart farm, well, then we’re that much further ahead toward adoption.”
32．What can be learned about AI from Paragraph 1
A．It replaces employees. B．It changes how farms run.
C．It adds vegetable diversity. D．It shortens production cycle.
33．Why is AI technology tested at Emilli’s Innovation Farms
A．To predict its future. B．To expand its market.
C．To confirm its reliability. D．To introduce its advantage.
34．What’s the key to removing the barriers
A．Bettering AI models. B．Developing more AI tools.
C．Enlarging the farm scales D．Gaining farmers’ recognition.
35．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. AI: a promoter of farmers’ life
B. AI: a driver of agricultural development
C. Smart farms: good examples about AI adoption
D. Smart farms: pioneers in agricultural innovation
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
You may be nervous about studying abroad because you know you'll be stepping out of your comfort zone, but that's only natural. 36
Immerse yourself in the local culture. You have chosen to study in a foreign country because you are excited about its culture and customs, and because you want to broaden your perspective on the world. 37 This isn't always easy, but the best thing to do is to make an effort --- go to the international folk music festival, eat in a restaurant that seems foreign to you, and say hello to the new family down the street.
Take the opportunity to travel. 38 A ticket to these countries is much cheaper than it will be from home, so why not visit a few exotic places you have never been This will give you an opportunity to understand the complexities and customs of the different regions of the country.
Beat homesickness. You may have been looking forward to studying abroad since the moment you were accepted to college. 39 Being prepared for this in advance will make it easier for you to cope with this uncomfortable situation.
40 . You will be spending half of your time either in class, or learning about the local culture through educational trips to museums, palaces, castles, and other historical sites. Don't let yourself forget how absolutely amazing it is that you get to get first-hand knowledge about a culture that fascinates you.
Hang out with the right people.
Don't forget to learn something.
You're incredibly excited to study abroad and to experience a new culture.
If you want to make the most of your study abroad experience, follow these tips.
If you're studying abroad, you may live within just hundreds of miles of many fantastic destinations.
Therefore, you should seize every opportunity to completely involve yourself in the foreign culture.
However, you should expect that there will come a time when you miss the customs and foods of your own country.
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项.
Dress shopping for my thirty-year high school reunion had become very frustrating because I'd gained 41 over the years.
How could I attend the reunion looking like this I felt embarrassed and 42 . I finally 43 on a simple black dress, one size too big, so it would be 44 and cover my body.
That evening I tried on the dress again in front of the mirror at home. The dress looked 45 ! Just then, my husband and son walked in. "Mom, what are you wearing " My son giggled. "That dress is too big!" My husband agreed.
I looked at my 46 once more; I looked like I was wearing a sack. I don't know what came over me, but I started to 47 until happy tears fell. It must have been infectious, because we all stood there roaring with laughter.
I 48 the dress the next day and I bought a bright red, well-fitting dress! This time when I stood in front of the 49 , I couldn't believe it - I loved what I saw. "Wow, you're beautiful!" my husband said, when I twirled around to show him.
On the day of the reunion I was nervous. I 50 walked into the venue. Just then, one of my friends ran over to hug me. "You look amazing with that cute dress!" she said, excited. That evening I talked, laughed and 51 the night away.
That was a 52 point for me. Since then, I have learned to 53 my body instead of hiding it. I realized later that those dresses I tried on didn't look bad on my body; it was my 54 that made them look bad. My reflection in the mirror was the reflection of my lack of 55 .
41. A. height B. weight C. strength D. health
42. A. numb B. confused C. ashamed D. impatient
43. A. settled B. depended C. stepped D. held
44. A. long B. solid C. tight D. loose
45. A. gorgeous B. horrible C. casual D. formal
46. A. reflection B. expression C. movement D. behaviour
47. A. laugh B. cry C. scream D. scold
48. A. refunded B. returned C. purchased D. lost
49. A. store B. house C. mirror D. dress
50. A. timidly B. calmly C. steadily D. excitedly
51. A. broke B. blew C. danced D.backed
52. A. breaking B. freezing C. turning D. meeting
53. A. touch B. build C. separate D. embrace
54. A.inaccuracy B. indifference C. inflexibility D.insecurity
55. A. determination B. confidence C. capacity D.condition
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.
More than 200 years ago， an opera troupe（剧团）from what is now Anhui Province 56 (journey) to Beijing, the capital city, to celebrate Emperor Qianlong's birthday during the Qing Dynasty. This historical event contributed 57 the birth of Peking Opera.
Based on the clothing of the Ming and Qing dynasties, 58 costumes of Peking Opera underwent a transformation spanning over 200 years. Enriched by the diverse cultural influences from different 59 (region) across the country, these costumes 60 (gradual) evolved into a set of delicate, detailed and elegant dress codes.
Costumes are crucial to the artistic beauty of Peking Opera, 61 (support)character portrayals and enhancing the performance's expressiveness. Upon a performer's entrance onto the stage,seasoned audience can quickly 62 (identity) the character based on the costume and makeup. When several performers appear, it is also easy to tell the status 63 they belong to in society, especially in the stories which 64 (set) in ancient China, in Tang and Song dynasties, for example. Traditionally, Peking Opera repertoire（表演曲目）includes 3,000 stories set in Tang and 800 set in Song，as well as numerous in eras such as the Warring States Period, Ming and Qing. The 65 (present)of so many stories relies largely on costumes packed in the limited costume trunks owned by a troupe.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校成立了中国传统绘画、武术和音乐三个学生社团。你的新西兰同学Eric不知如何选择，写信向你求助。请你给他回信，内容包括:(1)推荐某一社团;(2)告知申请方式。
参考词汇:武术社团the martial arts club
注意:(1)写作词数应为80左右;(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric, How are you doing these days Yours, Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I liked sitting with my dad in his study every night when I was young after he came home from the office. I’d watch as he put his personal items away: his watch, wallet, comb and car keys would always occupy the same spot on the table every time. It was as if he could see invisible lines drawn specifically for these things, not a centimeter more or less.
What impressed me was Dad’s comb which was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum, which made the comb two years older than I was. Every night, he would smile, hand me the comb and say, “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK ”
This task brought me such joy at the age of five. I would excitedly turn the tap on, and then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.
Two years later, Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. Dad’s business wasn’t doing so well, and our stable life started getting shaky. He didn’t come home as much as he used to — just a couple of times a week. And when he did come home, it was always late and I’d already be in bed. I started to get mad. Why didn’t he listen to Mum and just stick to his old job Why took the risk and placed the whole family in trouble Over the years, I stopped waiting for him to come home, and stopped going downstairs to check on him. Today, I’m no longer a kid.
Now I have grown up. I’ve graduated from college and got a job. Dad’s business has also started to get back on track. Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted. Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb ”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph1: Looking at him a while, I took the comb and headed to the sink.
Paragraph2: I handed the clean comb back to Dad.
期中考试英语试卷答案及听力原文
听力：
1-5 CBACB 6--10 CAABC 11--15 BACAA 16--20 ABBCA
21-23 ACB 24-27 BDCD 28-31 BDCA 32-35 BCDB 36-40 DFEGB 41-45 BCADB 46-50 AABCA 51-55 CCDDB
56. journeyed 57. to 58. the 59. regions 60. gradually
61.supporting 62. identify 63. which/that 64. are/were set 65. presentation
写作：第一节：
Dear Eric,
Knowing from your last letter that you are stuck in choosing the club, I'm writing to recommend the traditional Chinese painting club to you.
Rated as one of the Best Clubs of Year 2023, the traditional Chinese painting club enjoys wide popularity among us students. This club organizes various activities, ranging from the visit to Chinese painting galleries to the lecture on how to sharpen your artistic skills. What's more, learning traditional Chinese painting can cultivate your patience and imagination as well as get easier access to our excellent history and culture.
You just can't miss the chance. If interested, just fill in the application form in the Students Union office before October 23rd. Good luck!
续写参考范文
Looking at him a while, I took the comb and headed to the sink. All of a sudden, a strong wave of surprise and familiarity washed over me, which made my eyes misted. I turned the tap on, and then brushed the comb with a used toothbrush just like what I had done in my childhood. As I washed the comb, I couldn’t help recalling those happy days that I spent with father. After a while, the comb was pretty clean.
I handed the clean comb back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I noticed something different. My dad has aged. He has wrinkles next to his eyes, yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before—the smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family. Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet. After so many years, I guess something has never changed----that is love.
听力部分
Text 1
M: Sorry,ma'am, but the computer is not accepting your card.
W: How can that be I paid last month's bill. Can you try again (1)
M:OK, here goes. Oh, it's fine.
W: That's a relief. Your computer must be faulty.
Text 2
M: I've been invited to have dinner with Paulo and Maria this evening but I don't know what to wear. I'd also like to take a small present. Do you have any ideas (2)
W: Just be informal, and I'm sure they'd appreciate some flowers and maybe something from Scotland.
Text 3
W: How about spending the weekend with us
M: Let me see if my wife has anything planned and I'll get back to you. (3)
W: Well, make it quick. What we wanna do involves making reservations.
Text 4
M: What do you think of the new building downtown
W: It is visually unappealing! (4) I can't stand it!
M: That pretty well sums up my view about it too.
Text 5
W: The president likes the new location for the store.
M: I wish he knew how hard we worked to find it. (5)
Text 6
M: I suggest going for something comfortable, like a small cottage. (6)
W: Why don't we treat ourselves and stay at a five-star hotel Or even better, let's rent a house with a pool.(6)
M: What's the point (7) We'll be at the beach all day anyway.
W: Oh, come on! Don't you want a bit of luxury for once
M: But we definitely don't need an entire house! (7)
Text 7
W: I can't keep up with all these changes! So, the presentation is on the 15th after all (8)
M: Well, Mr.Sadik said he'd be away on leave that day , so it was scheduled for the 16th. Then, for some reason, it was changed to the 22nd. (9)
W: Yeah, that's the date I've marked in my diary.
M: Then Mr.Sadik said he'd canceled his leave, so it was switched back to the original date. (8) Text 8
W: Ethan, I have been waiting for you for over an hour! We missed our movie. ( 10) I called more than six times, but you didn't even answer your cellphone.
M: Terribly sorry, I left my driveway early enough, but I ran into a group of street performers blocking the road. To make matters worse, I had left my phone on the charger.(11)
W: It must have been annoying. But you can borrow someone's phone to call me!
M: Again, I'm so sorry. I will treat you to dinner at the new Spanish restaurant.
W: Thank you, but I need to finish my sales report tonight at home for the meeting this Friday.
Text 9
M: Hello! I'm looking for a wedding photographer. My friend John referred you to me. (13)He said you were excellent. He also showed me your website, and I have to say I was really impressed with your work.
W: Oh thanks, that's nice to hear. Could you first tell me the date and location, so I can check my calendar and see if I'm available
M: Sure! It's July 2nd, and it will be at my parents' house in Halifax.
W: Hmm . .. it looks like I am unavailable on that day. I'm flying away to shoot another wedding. Now, when you checked my website, you must have seen my colleague, Jack Shin's work. Would you be interested in having him shoot your wedding (14)
M: Oh,that's such a pity. Yes, I've seen his work, and I liked it as well. His work bears a lot of
similarities to yours.(15)
W: I'm looking at his schedule and he happens to be available that day.
M: That is really lucky! Would prices be comparable
W:We charge the same rates.
M: Do I choose which photos I want printed Is printing included
W: Of course. You'll receive a link to an online photo gallery of the best 200 photos within 3 weeks. You can pick out the 50 you like. (16)
M: That sounds great.
Text 10
W: I'm really glad to see so many people signed up for this workshop. With graduation coming up soon, I know that many of you are preparing to enter the workforce for the first time. (17) Job interviews can be an enormously stressful experience, but like most things, interviewing is a skill, not a talent, and a little practice goes a long way. (18)I know many of you feel nervous just at the thought of being interviewed, but you need to remember that you've been invited for an interview because your potential employers think you'd be suitable for the job. So, have a little confidence in yourself. (19) The best thing you can do is be prepared and professional, which will help you make a strong first impression. Before an interview, you should always review your resume and application, which is why I asked you all to bring an outline of your achievements, academic or otherwise, up to now.(20) You'll be needing that later. Once your resume is solid, then you can start preparing for possible interview questions. I'm going to hand out a list of those questions now. You need to think about how you'd answer each of them. Don't bother making notes--you can't bring notes to an interview. OK, that's all , does anyone have any questions for me
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要分析了iPhone 16存在的技术问题。
28．B段落大意题。根据本段的细节，如阅读餐馆菜单，回答问题及自主识别来电等可知，这里主要是介绍iPhone 16已经具备的AI功能。
29．D 细节理解题。根据第三段“But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud based Al models to the edge devices.”及下文的具体细节可知，把AI模型应用到小型终端（如手机、电脑）上还有很多瓶颈需要突破：软硬件跟不上，耗电太多，数据消耗超高等。
30．C 细节理解题。根据第四段“All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Even once they are trained. running these AI models is costly.”可知，这些大型云端AI模型都很烧钱。
31．A 推理判断题。根据第一段“At the event. Tim Cook. the company’s CEO, played up the promise of the phones’ AI features in a pre-recorded video.”及最后一段“‘But for the moment, edge devices are barely ready for basic functions, let alone Glowtime.’”可推断，被吊足胃口的iPhone 16用户一定会失望而归。注意：D项不能选，因为作者的目的是分析技术瓶颈，不是“打假”。
高三英语试卷
卷面总分：150 考试时间：120 分钟
第一部分听力(共两节，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 is the woman doing
A. Repairing a computer. B. Applying for a card. C. Making a payment.
2. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To invite her to dinner. B. To seek some advice. C. To give her a present,
3. What is the man going to do first
A. Check with his wife. B. Make reservations. C.Work out a plan.
4. What is the woman's opinion on the new building
A. Pretty. B. Unique. C. Unattractive.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesman and customer. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.
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儿个小题，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers discussing
A. The activities. B.The destination. C.The accommodation.
7. What is the man's attitude towards the woman's words
A. Disapproving. B. Supportive. C. Unclear.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When will the presentation take place
A. On the 15th. B. On the 16th. C.On the 22nd.
9. How can we describe Mr. Sadik
A. Forgetful. B.Changeable. C. Efficient.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What was the speakers’ original plan for the day
A. Visiting Ethan's house. B. Attending a meeting. C. Watching a movie.
11. Why didn't Ethan answer his cellphone
A. He left it in the car.
B. He did not have it with him.
C. He had an accident on the road.
12. What will the woman do tonight
A. Complete her report. B. Work at the office. C. Eat at a restaurant.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How did the man know about the woman
A. From the Internet. B. From his parents. C. From his friend.
14.Why does the woman recommend Jack Shin
A. She has a time conflict.
B. She lives far from Halifax.
C. She wants to help the man save money.
15. What can we learn about Jack Shin
A. His style is similar to the woman's.
B. His schedule is very tight.
C. His charges are low.
16. How will Jack Shin present the photos to the man at first
A. By uploading them online. B. By printing them out. C. By exhibiting them.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who probably are the listeners
A. Company employees. B. University seniors. C. High school students.
18. What does the speaker say about interviewing
A. It requires talent. B. It needs practice. C. It can improve skills.
19. What is the speaker's first suggestion
A. Writing a solid resume. B. Contacting employers. C. Being confident.
20. What does the speaker ask the listeners to take
A. An overview of their background.
B. A notebook with interview skills.
C. A list of possible questions.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B.C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Hitchin Lavender (薰衣草)
About
A family-run farm with a 12-acre blanket of lavender that paints the hillside a vivid purple every summer. Just pick up a paper bag and some scissors at the gate, and off you go — gulping (深呼吸) lungfuls of fragrant air as you go. You can pick your way around the field and take bunches of the stuff home by the bag. There’s also a field full of sunflowers, which makes for pretty photo opportunities. The height of flowering season is late June to mid-July (so early visitors shouldn’t expect peak purple) but it’s worth keeping an eye on its Facebook page for updates to time your visit.
Fun fact
Thanks to being featured on a Chinese website, the farm saw a huge rise in international visitors looking for a typical British experience last year.
Value for money
Field entrance is adults 6, children 3 (5-14s), under 5s free which includes free picking for all. The entry fee includes bag and scissors, while extra bags for children or eager adults are 4 each.
Getting there
By car is easiest: Take junction 10 off the A1M towards Stotfold, then follow the A507. It makes a great stop-off if you’re heading to Cambridge. Or take the train from King’s Cross to Hitchin, then a taxi to the farm.
Opening hours
10am-5pm daily from May 26 until the end of August, with late nights until 9pm on selected dates in August.
21. What do we know about Hitchin Lavender
A. It encourages picking. B. It is inconveniently located.
C. It offers photo-taking service. D. It is run by a Chinese web agency.
22.What is the time to enjoy Hitchin Lavender’s peak purple
A. May 26. B. June 1. C. July 8. D. August 18
23. How much would a couple with their 3-year-old son pay for admission
A. 9. B. 12. C. 15. D. 19.
B
Zheng Qinwen made history on a remarkable afternoon at Roland Garros, becoming China's first Olympic gold medalist in tennis.The 21-year-old rising star claimed victory over Croatia's Donna Vekic, echoing the glory of Li Na's breakthrough at the French Open 13 years ago. With this win, Zheng secured a place in Chinese sports history and inspired a new generation of athletes.
Zheng's tennis journey began at the age of seven in Shiyan, a city in Hubei Province. Recognizing her potential,her father took her to Wuhan to train under a professional coach.The young Zheng impressed her coach so much that she was invited to stay and train alone, marking the start of a long and challenging journey.
The path to success was not easy. Zheng nearly had her moment at the Australian Open in January, but she ran into the defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and lost. Since then, Zheng has struggled to match her form of the Australian summer, though she won a small tournament in Palermo, Italy on clay, which was her best surface.
She also had a rough road in the Olympics,coming back from a set and a service break down in the third round and the quarterfinals. In the semifinal, she managed a win widely considered impossible, beating Iga Swiatek, the world No.1 who had lost just once at Roland Garros since 2019. Swiatek had beaten Zheng six times, but Zheng set aside her fears and told herself that she would fight for three hours or more if that's what it would take to beat Swiatek.
As she matured, Zheng's game progressed significantly. She took advantage of her natural athleticism and developed a powerful, aggressive playing style. Heading into the final, she displayed her maturity and ability to compose herself under pressure. Her victory over Vekic, along with earlier triumphs over top players like Iga Swiatek, solidified her status as one of tennis's brightest stars.
Throwing balls into the far corners of the court, eyes wide and smiling with energy, Zheng flew across the court. Her success has become a beacon of hope for the future of tennis in China.
Why did Zheng's victory hold importance in Chinese sports
A. It was Zheng’s career peak. B. It marked a historic achievement.
C. It was her first tournament. D. It secured China its first champion.
25. What can be inferred about Zheng's experiences on the court
A. Always victorious. B. Slightly disappointing.
C. Never challenging. D. Deeply character-building.
26. What does the underlined word “compose” mean
A. comprise. B.defeat. C.calm. D.hide
27. Which best illustrates Zheng Qinwen's success as a professional athlete
A. Fame is a great thirst of all athletes.
B. A great coach makes a difference.
C. Birth is much, but breeding is more.
D. Success is where talent and perseverance meet.
C
On September 9, 2024, Apple released its latest iPhone 16 series at an event called “It’s Glowtime”. At the event, Tim Cook, the company’s CEO, played up the promise of the phones’ Al features in a pre-recorded video.
Indeed, the demonstration seemed impressive. When Cook pointed the camera at a restaurant, the AI assistant Siri could tell him what was on the menu. It also could answer his questions fairly well and learn about the users from their interactions with their devices. For instance, Siri could know if a user’s mother was calling and acted appropriately.
Apple is one of many firms that want to take AI beyond huge data centres, known as the cloud, and run it on smaller devices, known as the edge. Samsung, Apple’s major competitor, launched its Galaxy S24 with some AI features earlier this year. So did Microsoft, which has launched Windows PCs designed for AI. But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud-based AI models to the edge devices.
At present, cloud-based AI models are mostly trained on graphics processing units (GPUs) that consume so much energy that it can take a nuclear-power plant to fuel them. They also need huge amounts of memory and data. All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Even once they are trained, running these AI models is costly. According to one estimate, it costs OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, 36 cents every time someone asks its AI model a question.
Companies are experimenting with various solutions to these problems. Apple will offer on-device AI to deal with the easiest tasks, but send trickier problems to the firm’s private cloud. The service will direct the most difficult requests to third-party models such as ChatGPT. But even such smaller on-device AI models require a lot of computing power to run, which puts huge stress on the edge devices’ batteries.
“Making the technology work could not only start a supercycle in device sales, but also create new opportunities for apps and digital advertising,” says Neil Shah of Counterpoint, a research firm. “But for the moment, edge devices are barely ready for basic functions, let alone Glowtime.”
28．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．The Glowtime event. B．iPhone 16’s AI features.
C．Tim Cook’s performance. D．The future of AI phones.
29．Why are Samsung and Microsoft mentioned in the text
A．To tell readers how bad competition can be.
B．To warn Apple of the potential consequences.
C．To compare their newly released edge devices.
D．To show how hard it is to apply AI to edge devices.
30．What is the problem with cloud-based AI models
A．OpenAI charges too much money.
B．All of them have to be trained on GPUs.
C．It is too expensive to train and run them.
D．They can only deal with the easiest tasks.
31．What does Neil Shah most probably imply
A．iPhone 16 is bound to disappoint its users.
B．AI phones’ success will depend on new apps.
C．Sales of AI phones will increase greatly soon.
D．Tim Cook was not honest with the AI features.
D
At Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington, Canada, there’s something new among the rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and strawberries. Using thousands of sensors in every greenhouse, artificial-intelligence technology is helping the farm better aspects such as lighting, irrigation and harvest timing, aiming to increase the yields of its crops and reduce its use of power and water. Farmers use drones(无人机) to survey farms and look for information on weeds, pests and disease.
A lot of research into AI and agriculture is done at institutions, but it then needs to be tested in a network of smart farms. One of the farms is Emili’s Innovation Farms. “We really show how they work in a commercial setting and in a way are being a bit of a risk mitigator(缓和) as we try out these technologies and then share with others, including other farmers, and how they actually work as a means to accelerate the adoption and full integration of those new technologies,” said Ms. Keena, managing director of Emili.
It takes time to find out whether new technology has affected a crop, and this can be a barrier to adoption for farmers. Sometimes it’s within a year, or within a few years. Ms. Keena said, “We can’t ask them to take big risks on integrating new technologies at scale as part of their operations in things that are unproven.” Innovation Farms addresses a piece of one of the barriers of people needing to be able to see these technologies rolled out in a full-scale and commercial way ahead of being able to adopt them themselves.
Farmers’ trust levels are also a barrier. Data are important to AI models, but farmers need to be better inspired to share their data in order to make the technology better. But over time, there’s an increase in engagement from farmers. “Farmer engagement is absolutely critical” to developing AI tools for agriculture. “If they’ve seen it demonstrated essentially in their backyard through a smart farm, well, then we’re that much further ahead toward adoption.”
32．What can be learned about AI from Paragraph 1
A．It replaces employees. B．It changes how farms run.
C．It adds vegetable diversity. D．It shortens production cycle.
33．Why is AI technology tested at Emilli’s Innovation Farms
A．To predict its future. B．To expand its market.
C．To confirm its reliability. D．To introduce its advantage.
34．What’s the key to removing the barriers
A．Bettering AI models. B．Developing more AI tools.
C．Enlarging the farm scales D．Gaining farmers’ recognition.
35．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. AI: a promoter of farmers’ life
B. AI: a driver of agricultural development
C. Smart farms: good examples about AI adoption
D. Smart farms: pioneers in agricultural innovation
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
You may be nervous about studying abroad because you know you'll be stepping out of your comfort zone, but that's only natural. 36
Immerse yourself in the local culture. You have chosen to study in a foreign country because you are excited about its culture and customs, and because you want to broaden your perspective on the world. 37 This isn't always easy, but the best thing to do is to make an effort --- go to the international folk music festival, eat in a restaurant that seems foreign to you, and say hello to the new family down the street.
Take the opportunity to travel. 38 A ticket to these countries is much cheaper than it will be from home, so why not visit a few exotic places you have never been This will give you an opportunity to understand the complexities and customs of the different regions of the country.
Beat homesickness. You may have been looking forward to studying abroad since the moment you were accepted to college. 39 Being prepared for this in advance will make it easier for you to cope with this uncomfortable situation.
40 . You will be spending half of your time either in class, or learning about the local culture through educational trips to museums, palaces, castles, and other historical sites. Don't let yourself forget how absolutely amazing it is that you get to get first-hand knowledge about a culture that fascinates you.
Hang out with the right people.
Don't forget to learn something.
You're incredibly excited to study abroad and to experience a new culture.
If you want to make the most of your study abroad experience, follow these tips.
If you're studying abroad, you may live within just hundreds of miles of many fantastic destinations.
Therefore, you should seize every opportunity to completely involve yourself in the foreign culture.
However, you should expect that there will come a time when you miss the customs and foods of your own country.
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项.
Dress shopping for my thirty-year high school reunion had become very frustrating because I'd gained 41 over the years.
How could I attend the reunion looking like this I felt embarrassed and 42 . I finally 43 on a simple black dress, one size too big, so it would be 44 and cover my body.
That evening I tried on the dress again in front of the mirror at home. The dress looked 45 ! Just then, my husband and son walked in. "Mom, what are you wearing " My son giggled. "That dress is too big!" My husband agreed.
I looked at my 46 once more; I looked like I was wearing a sack. I don't know what came over me, but I started to 47 until happy tears fell. It must have been infectious, because we all stood there roaring with laughter.
I 48 the dress the next day and I bought a bright red, well-fitting dress! This time when I stood in front of the 49 , I couldn't believe it - I loved what I saw. "Wow, you're beautiful!" my husband said, when I twirled around to show him.
On the day of the reunion I was nervous. I 50 walked into the venue. Just then, one of my friends ran over to hug me. "You look amazing with that cute dress!" she said, excited. That evening I talked, laughed and 51 the night away.
That was a 52 point for me. Since then, I have learned to 53 my body instead of hiding it. I realized later that those dresses I tried on didn't look bad on my body; it was my 54 that made them look bad. My reflection in the mirror was the reflection of my lack of 55 .
41. A. height B. weight C. strength D. health
42. A. numb B. confused C. ashamed D. impatient
43. A. settled B. depended C. stepped D. held
44. A. long B. solid C. tight D. loose
45. A. gorgeous B. horrible C. casual D. formal
46. A. reflection B. expression C. movement D. behaviour
47. A. laugh B. cry C. scream D. scold
48. A. refunded B. returned C. purchased D. lost
49. A. store B. house C. mirror D. dress
50. A. timidly B. calmly C. steadily D. excitedly
51. A. broke B. blew C. danced D.backed
52. A. breaking B. freezing C. turning D. meeting
53. A. touch B. build C. separate D. embrace
54. A.inaccuracy B. indifference C. inflexibility D.insecurity
55. A. determination B. confidence C. capacity D.condition
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.
More than 200 years ago， an opera troupe（剧团）from what is now Anhui Province 56 (journey) to Beijing, the capital city, to celebrate Emperor Qianlong's birthday during the Qing Dynasty. This historical event contributed 57 the birth of Peking Opera.
Based on the clothing of the Ming and Qing dynasties, 58 costumes of Peking Opera underwent a transformation spanning over 200 years. Enriched by the diverse cultural influences from different 59 (region) across the country, these costumes 60 (gradual) evolved into a set of delicate, detailed and elegant dress codes.
Costumes are crucial to the artistic beauty of Peking Opera, 61 (support)character portrayals and enhancing the performance's expressiveness. Upon a performer's entrance onto the stage,seasoned audience can quickly 62 (identity) the character based on the costume and makeup. When several performers appear, it is also easy to tell the status 63 they belong to in society, especially in the stories which 64 (set) in ancient China, in Tang and Song dynasties, for example. Traditionally, Peking Opera repertoire（表演曲目）includes 3,000 stories set in Tang and 800 set in Song，as well as numerous in eras such as the Warring States Period, Ming and Qing. The 65 (present)of so many stories relies largely on costumes packed in the limited costume trunks owned by a troupe.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校成立了中国传统绘画、武术和音乐三个学生社团。你的新西兰同学Eric不知如何选择，写信向你求助。请你给他回信，内容包括:(1)推荐某一社团;(2)告知申请方式。
参考词汇:武术社团the martial arts club
注意:(1)写作词数应为80左右;(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric, How are you doing these days Yours, Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I liked sitting with my dad in his study every night when I was young after he came home from the office. I’d watch as he put his personal items away: his watch, wallet, comb and car keys would always occupy the same spot on the table every time. It was as if he could see invisible lines drawn specifically for these things, not a centimeter more or less.
What impressed me was Dad’s comb which was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum, which made the comb two years older than I was. Every night, he would smile, hand me the comb and say, “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK ”
This task brought me such joy at the age of five. I would excitedly turn the tap on, and then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.
Two years later, Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. Dad’s business wasn’t doing so well, and our stable life started getting shaky. He didn’t come home as much as he used to — just a couple of times a week. And when he did come home, it was always late and I’d already be in bed. I started to get mad. Why didn’t he listen to Mum and just stick to his old job Why took the risk and placed the whole family in trouble Over the years, I stopped waiting for him to come home, and stopped going downstairs to check on him. Today, I’m no longer a kid.
Now I have grown up. I’ve graduated from college and got a job. Dad’s business has also started to get back on track. Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted. Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb ”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph1: Looking at him a while, I took the comb and headed to the sink.
Paragraph2: I handed the clean comb back to Dad.
期中考试英语试卷答案及听力原文
听力：
1-5 CBACB 6--10 CAABC 11--15 BACAA 16--20 ABBCA
21-23 ACB 24-27 BDCD 28-31 BDCA 32-35 BCDB 36-40 DFEGB 41-45 BCADB 46-50 AABCA 51-55 CCDDB
56. journeyed 57. to 58. the 59. regions 60. gradually
61.supporting 62. identify 63. which/that 64. are/were set 65. presentation
写作：第一节：
Dear Eric,
Knowing from your last letter that you are stuck in choosing the club, I'm writing to recommend the traditional Chinese painting club to you.
Rated as one of the Best Clubs of Year 2023, the traditional Chinese painting club enjoys wide popularity among us students. This club organizes various activities, ranging from the visit to Chinese painting galleries to the lecture on how to sharpen your artistic skills. What's more, learning traditional Chinese painting can cultivate your patience and imagination as well as get easier access to our excellent history and culture.
You just can't miss the chance. If interested, just fill in the application form in the Students Union office before October 23rd. Good luck!
续写参考范文
Looking at him a while, I took the comb and headed to the sink. All of a sudden, a strong wave of surprise and familiarity washed over me, which made my eyes misted. I turned the tap on, and then brushed the comb with a used toothbrush just like what I had done in my childhood. As I washed the comb, I couldn’t help recalling those happy days that I spent with father. After a while, the comb was pretty clean.
I handed the clean comb back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I noticed something different. My dad has aged. He has wrinkles next to his eyes, yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before—the smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family. Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet. After so many years, I guess something has never changed----that is love.
听力部分
Text 1
M: Sorry,ma'am, but the computer is not accepting your card.
W: How can that be I paid last month's bill. Can you try again (1)
M:OK, here goes. Oh, it's fine.
W: That's a relief. Your computer must be faulty.
Text 2
M: I've been invited to have dinner with Paulo and Maria this evening but I don't know what to wear. I'd also like to take a small present. Do you have any ideas (2)
W: Just be informal, and I'm sure they'd appreciate some flowers and maybe something from Scotland.
Text 3
W: How about spending the weekend with us
M: Let me see if my wife has anything planned and I'll get back to you. (3)
W: Well, make it quick. What we wanna do involves making reservations.
Text 4
M: What do you think of the new building downtown
W: It is visually unappealing! (4) I can't stand it!
M: That pretty well sums up my view about it too.
Text 5
W: The president likes the new location for the store.
M: I wish he knew how hard we worked to find it. (5)
Text 6
M: I suggest going for something comfortable, like a small cottage. (6)
W: Why don't we treat ourselves and stay at a five-star hotel Or even better, let's rent a house with a pool.(6)
M: What's the point (7) We'll be at the beach all day anyway.
W: Oh, come on! Don't you want a bit of luxury for once
M: But we definitely don't need an entire house! (7)
Text 7
W: I can't keep up with all these changes! So, the presentation is on the 15th after all (8)
M: Well, Mr.Sadik said he'd be away on leave that day , so it was scheduled for the 16th. Then, for some reason, it was changed to the 22nd. (9)
W: Yeah, that's the date I've marked in my diary.
M: Then Mr.Sadik said he'd canceled his leave, so it was switched back to the original date. (8) Text 8
W: Ethan, I have been waiting for you for over an hour! We missed our movie. ( 10) I called more than six times, but you didn't even answer your cellphone.
M: Terribly sorry, I left my driveway early enough, but I ran into a group of street performers blocking the road. To make matters worse, I had left my phone on the charger.(11)
W: It must have been annoying. But you can borrow someone's phone to call me!
M: Again, I'm so sorry. I will treat you to dinner at the new Spanish restaurant.
W: Thank you, but I need to finish my sales report tonight at home for the meeting this Friday.
Text 9
M: Hello! I'm looking for a wedding photographer. My friend John referred you to me. (13)He said you were excellent. He also showed me your website, and I have to say I was really impressed with your work.
W: Oh thanks, that's nice to hear. Could you first tell me the date and location, so I can check my calendar and see if I'm available
M: Sure! It's July 2nd, and it will be at my parents' house in Halifax.
W: Hmm . .. it looks like I am unavailable on that day. I'm flying away to shoot another wedding. Now, when you checked my website, you must have seen my colleague, Jack Shin's work. Would you be interested in having him shoot your wedding (14)
M: Oh,that's such a pity. Yes, I've seen his work, and I liked it as well. His work bears a lot of
similarities to yours.(15)
W: I'm looking at his schedule and he happens to be available that day.
M: That is really lucky! Would prices be comparable
W:We charge the same rates.
M: Do I choose which photos I want printed Is printing included
W: Of course. You'll receive a link to an online photo gallery of the best 200 photos within 3 weeks. You can pick out the 50 you like. (16)
M: That sounds great.
Text 10
W: I'm really glad to see so many people signed up for this workshop. With graduation coming up soon, I know that many of you are preparing to enter the workforce for the first time. (17) Job interviews can be an enormously stressful experience, but like most things, interviewing is a skill, not a talent, and a little practice goes a long way. (18)I know many of you feel nervous just at the thought of being interviewed, but you need to remember that you've been invited for an interview because your potential employers think you'd be suitable for the job. So, have a little confidence in yourself. (19) The best thing you can do is be prepared and professional, which will help you make a strong first impression. Before an interview, you should always review your resume and application, which is why I asked you all to bring an outline of your achievements, academic or otherwise, up to now.(20) You'll be needing that later. Once your resume is solid, then you can start preparing for possible interview questions. I'm going to hand out a list of those questions now. You need to think about how you'd answer each of them. Don't bother making notes--you can't bring notes to an interview. OK, that's all , does anyone have any questions for me
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要分析了iPhone 16存在的技术问题。
28．B段落大意题。根据本段的细节，如阅读餐馆菜单，回答问题及自主识别来电等可知，这里主要是介绍iPhone 16已经具备的AI功能。
29．D 细节理解题。根据第三段“But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud based Al models to the edge devices.”及下文的具体细节可知，把AI模型应用到小型终端（如手机、电脑）上还有很多瓶颈需要突破：软硬件跟不上，耗电太多，数据消耗超高等。
30．C 细节理解题。根据第四段“All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Even once they are trained. running these AI models is costly.”可知，这些大型云端AI模型都很烧钱。
31．A 推理判断题。根据第一段“At the event. Tim Cook. the company’s CEO, played up the promise of the phones’ AI features in a pre-recorded video.”及最后一段“‘But for the moment, edge devices are barely ready for basic functions, let alone Glowtime.’”可推断，被吊足胃口的iPhone 16用户一定会失望而归。注意：D项不能选，因为作者的目的是分析技术瓶颈，不是“打假”。
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