湖北省2024-2025学年高二上学期10月联考英语试卷(无答案)
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2026届高二10月联考
英语试题
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）
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。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 weather like today
A．Cloudy. B．Rainy. C．Sunny.
2．How does the boy usually go to school
A．By car. B．By underground. C．By bike.
3．What will the woman do next
A．Buy lights in a shop.
B．Call a shop about the lights.
C．Borrow a guitar from the man.
4．What is the time now
A．2:15. B．2:40. C．2:45.
5．Why was the man late
A．He didn't know the way.
B．He was caught in the traffic.
C．His car was held up by the snow.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。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至7题。
6．What is the man doing
A．Teaching the woman to drive.
B．Introducing a car to the woman.
C．Persuading the woman to buy a car.
7．What does the woman want to do
A．Talk to the assistant. B．Start the engine. C．Drive the car.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8．Why does the man borrow money from the woman
A．He has lost his job.
B．He spends a lot in Bristol.
C．He has to prepare for his wedding.
9．What can we learn from the conversation
A．The man's sister hasn't got married.
B．The man's sister often borrows money.
C．The man's mother spent a lot of money on his sister's wedding.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Where are the speakers
A．At a newspaper office. B．At a university. C．At a travel agency.
11．Why has the woman lived in many countries
A．Her work needs a lot of travel.
B．She always travel on her vacation.
C．Her dad has worked in many countries.
12．Where does the woman want to stay for her next winter vacation
A．In England. B．In Japan. C．In South Africa.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Brother and sister. B．Schoolmates. C．Teacher and student.
14．Why does the woman find it difficult to study at Oxford
A．She isn't used to the large amount of work.
B．She isn't used to extra classes.
C．She isn't used to the study style.
15．What has the man been encouraged to do at school
A．Answer questions. B．Give opinions. C．Argue with teachers.
16．What is the woman good at
A．Memorizing things. B．Asking questions. C．Discussing things.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Who is Ms. Tyler probably
A．A cook. B．A waiter. C．A restaurant owner.
18．What does the speaker complain
A．He can't arrange time to stay with his family.
B．He doesn't get along well with his children.
C．His working hours are long.
19．What do we know about the speaker
A．He is tired of his work.
B．He doesn't take work seriously.
C．He can rest for two days a week.
20．What does the speaker want Ms Tyler to do
A．Be grateful to others.
B．Fix the working hours.
C．Give monthly working schedules.
第二部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It's time to share the winners of this year's Invent It Challenge! Here are our four winners of the first round!
Glo Zone (Ages 5-7 Individual Winner)
Kabir from California came up with this cool invention after a not-so-fun experience. He was hit by four adults on a ski trip! To make skiing and snowboarding safe for nighttime (especially for smaller kids), he created Glo Zone, a fun glowing (发光的) rainbow umbrella that is attached to skiers' helmets.
ProTech Helmet (Ages 11-13 Individual Winner)
Pooja from New Jersey has created a light, safe helmet designed for playing frisbee (飞盘)! She came up with the idea after getting hit right under the eye at a frisbee competition and realizing she could get blinded if it were any higher. The ProTech Helmet has a lining (衬里) made of a new technology called Spin.
Ace Attachment (Ages 8-10 Team Winner)
Levi and Albert from New York dealt with helping people with disabilities enjoy sports. The Ace Attachment makes it easier for wheelchair users to play golf. Unlike similar inventions, the Ace Attachment is easily adjustable.
Skate Shoes "DOOD" (Ages 14＋Individual Winner)
It's the worst when you ruin your favorite pair of shoes! Fortunately, Rommel from Mexico has come up with new skate shoes. These shoes have exchangeable parts that allow pieces of the shoes to be replaced with new ones when broken instead of getting rid of the whole pair.
Cast your vote!
Which of these fantastic inventions will you choose to win the Cricket Choice Award While they are all outstanding, only one can win the popular vote! Cast your vote here by May 16!
21．What do Kabir's and Pooja's inventions have in common
A．They are new-type helmets.
B．They are targeted at the same sport.
C．They are designed for teenagers of the same age group.
D．They are inspired by the inventors' experience of getting hit.
22．What is special about Rommel's invention
A．It is disability-friendly. B．It features replaceable parts.
C．It involves a new technology called Spin. D．It enables wheelchair users to enjoy sports.
23．What is this text
A．A short story about young inventors. B．An introduction to a competition.
C．An award voting invitation. D．A winner announcement.
B
Jan Ernst Matzeliger was born on September 15,1852. Matzeliger's father was a Dutch engineer. Showing mechanical gift at a young age, Matzeliger began working in machine shops managed by his father at 10. At 19, he left Suriname to see the world as a sailor on an East Indian merchant ship.
After settling in Philadelphia in 1873, Matzeliger struggled to make a living in Philadelphia. In 1877, he moved to Lynn, Massachusetts, to seek work in the town's rapidly growing shoe industry. He found a position in a shoe factory. Matzeliger learned cloth trade, which made shoes almost wholly by hand.
Shoemakers made molds (模具) of customers' feet with wood or stone. The shoes were then sized and shaped according to the molds. The process of shaping was done entirely by hand. This was considered the most difficult and time-consuming.
Matzeliger set out to find a solution to the problems he found in the shoe-making process. He thought there had to be a way to develop a good method for lasting shoes. He began coming up with designs for machines that could do the job. After experimenting with several models, he applied for a patent on a "shoe lasting machine (鞋楦机)". The machine held a shoe on a shoe tree, pulled the leather down around the heel, set and drove in the nails, and then produced the completed shoe. It could produce 700 pairs of shoes a day—more than 10 times the amount produced by human hands.
Matzeliger's shoe lasting machine was an immediate success. In 1889, the Consolidated Lasting Machine Company was formed to make the devices, with Matzeliger receiving a large amount of stock in the organization.
Matzeliger's shoe lasting machine increased shoe production greatly. The result was the employment of more unskilled workers and the increase of low-cost, high-quality shoes for people around the world.
24．What can we know about Matzeliger's childhood
A．He did well in his study. B．He desired to be an engineer.
C．He had mechanical talent. D．He lived in a poor family.
25．Why did Matzeliger go to Lynn
A．He wanted to find a job. B．He intended to buy shoes.
C．He was appointed to manage a factory. D．He was interested in trade.
26．What is the author's attitude toward Matzeliger's invention
A．Unclear. B．Approving. C．Doubtful. D．Tolerant.
27．What is the text mainly about
A．Matzeliger's shoe lasting machine.
B．Matzeliger's unusual growth experience.
C．Matzeliger's surprising talent for making shoes.
D．Matzeliger's contribution to shoe-making industry.
C
Theo works day and night in the tulip (郁金香) fields in the Netherlands and never complains of sore muscles. How is this possible
Theo is an artificial intelligence, or AI, robot that looks for diseased flowers each spring. The work prevents viruses from spreading among the valuable plants. The robot looks for troubled tulip bulbs and destroys them if necessary. They are removed from the healthy ones in a processing center after the harvest.
There are 45 robots like Theo working in the tulip fields of the Netherlands. Their work becomes important as the winter turns to spring and peak season nears. People come from around the world to see the colorful flowers.
Allan Visser's family has been growing tulips for three generations. This is the second season that he has used a robot. He said it is very expensive—the same as a sports car—about $200,000. In the past, knowledgeable farmers would walk the fields looking for tulips that showed signs of sickness.
"I prefer to have the robot because a sports car doesn't take out the sick tulips from our field," he said, "Yeah, it is expensive, but there are less and less people who can really see the sick tulips."
The robot has been trained to detect the sick plants. Red stripes show up on the leaves of infected plants. Rolling slowly through the fields at about one kilometer per hour, the robots search for sick tulips. Visser explained that the robot has cameras and takes thousands of photos of the tulips. And then, the AI software considers the photos and decides which tulips need to be killed.
H2L Robotics is the company that makes the robots. Erik de Jong is the managing director. He said all of the knowledge they use in the computer program that informs the robot comes from tulip farmers like Theo van der Voort. He is the farmer that the robot is named after.
Van der Voort retired after 52 years of looking for sick flowers in his fields. "It's fantastic," he said, "It sees just as much as I see."
28．What can we infer from Visser's words
A．The robot has strong muscles. B．The robot is costly but beneficial.
C．He fails to employ expert farmers. D．He has a strong desire for a luxury car.
29．What does paragraph 6 mainly talk about
A．How the robot operates. B．How much the robot costs.
C．How fast the robot moves. D．What the robot is made of.
30．What is Van der Voort's attitude towards the robot
A．Skeptical. B．Tolerant. C．Disapproving. D．Enthusiastic.
31．What is the best title for the text
A．An Intelligent "Farmer" B．An Imaginary Robot
C．An Innovative Company D．An Expert Surgeon
D
It can be very difficult for people in wheelchairs to move around on beaches. Most beaches don't have ways for disabled visitors to move around easily, or to get in and out of the sea safely.
Seatrac is a system that was designed to solve this problem. Seatrac is basically a chair on a moving ramp (坡道) that can smoothly carry a person down into the sea, where the person can either remain in the chair, enjoying the water or go for a swim. The Seatrac system can help the disabled, older people and pregnant (怀孕的) women.
The chair is operated by remote control. When the person is ready to get out of the water, the Seatrac system brings the chair back to the top of the slope. It's even possible to take a shower in the Seatrac chair after going for a swim.
Seatrac was invented and developed in Greece. The idea for it came when one of the inventors Ignatios Fotiou, was talking with a friend who used a wheelchair. The friend said he enjoyed the sea but didn't like having to be carried into the ocean as if he were "a bag ofpotatoes".
Mr Fotiou realized that there must be a way to make it easier for wheelchair users to get into the water. Mr Fotiou worked with his partner and a professor at a Greek university to design the system. A wooden walkway allows wheelchair users to reach the Seatrac. The system is solar-powered. It doesn't require outside power and can continue to run even if the electricity goes out. The Seatrac system can easily be packed up and stored when swimming season ends.
This summer, the Seatrac system is being used at over 220 beaches in Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and Latvia. The Seatrac service in Greece is being offered for free. The Greek government and the EU have helped pay for it, with local cities buying and managing the equipment. Greece's government hopes that Seatrac will help attract more tourists to the country.
32．Who is Seatrac mainly intended for
A．Anyone who has a hard time walking. B．Children who cannot swim very well.
C．Everyone who wants to enjoy the sea. D．Those who are unwilling to walk on beaches.
33．How did the idea of Seatrac come about
A．Ignatios Fotiou was asked to invent it by his friend.
B．Ignatios Fotiou listened to a complaint from a disabled friend.
C．Ignatios Fotiou wanted to have a chair operated by remote control.
D．Ignatios Fotiou himself was troubled by not being able to enjoy the sea.
34．What can we learn about the Seatrac system from the text
A．It offers service for free globally. B．It consumes a lot of electricity.
C．It is used at many beaches now. D．It is too large to pack up and store.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Promoting the Tourism Industry. B．Instructions for the Seatrac System.
C．Some Measures for Disabled Visitors. D．Helping the Unwalkable Enjoy the Sea.
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why Not Build A DIY Ebike
Buying an electric bicycle is a great way to get going quickly and enjoy the immediate satisfaction of getting around on an ebike. 36 Here are some of the best reasons.
Save money with a DIY ebike. When you buy an electric bicycle, you aren't just paying for the ebike. 37 By converting (改装) a bicycle yourself, you can save a bunch of money. When you decide to convert your own bicycle into an electric bicycle, you just pay for the ebike parts themselves.
Gain control when building your own ebike. When you choose your own parts, you have total control over the performance of your ebike. This applies more to choosing parts individually, but even buying a complete electric bicycle conversion kit (成套的组合部件) is a great way to go. There are so many different kits for everyone. 38
A DIY ebike means a better bicycle. A dirty secret of the ebike industry is that many ebike producers skimp an the quality of the actual bicycle, so that they can bring the price down enough. 39
40 The last and perhaps best reason for converting your own bicycle into an ebike is simply the sense of fulfillment. You get a great feeling every day when you ride your ebike, knowing that you are doing a good thing for the environment and that you are also riding something you built with your own two hands.
A．You can start with a simple electric bicycle.
B．As a result, they can attract more consumers.
C．Be proud of building your own electric bicycle.
D．You're actually covering all the cost of the ebike.
E．Do your own electric bicycle conversion without any help.
F．The kit you choose will largely depend on your own desires.
G．However, converting your own bicycle into an ebike is better.
第三部分 语言运用（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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Columbia high school girls' soccer team had lost every game in the season until a new 41 stepped in two years ago.
Stuart Henley, a former soccer player and now a truck driver, 42 the team and started training hard in February 2020. He 43 the progress of the girls to team-building activities to help them bond on and off the field. He focused on the basics of football like passing, 44 , and movement to try and bring the girls up to a good standard. His 45 : coaches could give them guidelines, but girls 46 what they felt they needed to work on.
Obviously, the girls were onto something big in the new season. They 47 the skills they had learned and teamwork into their 48 , which led them to an 49 run of eight games, until they were sadly beaten 3-2 by Wyrley Pumas Team. Although this means they have been 50 the league title, the team have still exceeded (超出) expectation by earning the 51 to the county's top division. "Whatever brings you down will 52 make you stronger, especially for girls." Captain Chelsea said, "Stuart has really 53 our girls the philosophy of playing soccer. We're going into next season full of confidence and ready to compete against tougher 54 , but for now we're still very much enjoying our 55 ."
41．A．player B．driver C．colleague D．coach
42．A．recognized B．rewarded C．reorganized D．founded
43．A．applied B．preferred C．credited D．adjusted
44．A．shooting B．cheering C．walking D．observing
45．A．principle B．dream C．plan D．virtue
46．A．found B．decided C．watched D．liked
47．A．turned B．divided C．integrated D．translated
48．A．styles B．training C．rules D．game
49．A．embarrassing B．unlucky C．intense D．unbeaten
50．A．awarded B．denied C．saved D．limited
51．A．promotion B．approach C．solution D．contribution
52．A．hopefully B．officially C．fortunately D．eventually
53．A．brought B．taught C．left D．reserved
54．A．participants B．winners C．opponents D．partners
55．A．harmony B．victory C．company D．dignity
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On 10 January, I 56 (invite) by Nadim, whose sister got married. The wedding ceremony took place in a brightly 57 (decorate) hotel room.
According 58 tradition, the bride was wearing an eye-catching red silk sari and guests were dressed up formally. A few 59 (tradition) customs made a deep 60 (impress) on me. One was the bridegroom's entrance on 61 beautiful white horse. The couple joined hands and walked around a small fire 62 showed their determination 63 (support) each other. Although I was not good at dancing, I had a good time. Then, on 26 February, I flew to Brazil to attend the Rio Carnival. Luckily, I arrived just in time—the show was about to begin when I took my place in the merry crowd. The crowds waited 64 (excited). Then the dancers started twisting. The air was filled with the smell of roasted meat. Even as I lay in bed that evening, the bright colours and lively music were still swimming all around 65 (I).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
人工智能产品已融入我们的生活。假如你是李华，近期你班英语课前一分钟汇报的主题是“AI与我们”，请你写一篇汇报稿，主要内容包括：
1．简要介绍AI（应用、影响等）；
2．你认为未来人们该如何与AI共存。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Thanks for your listening!
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
It was the first day of the new school year. Sylvia entered the music room at a high school. The 65-year-old music teacher was known for being strict in class. Many students were afraid of her and not interested in this class. They attended music class only because they needed the credit. But Sylvia took her job seriously.
That day, she walked to the piano in the corner and started leading them into a song to get them warmed up. And she prevented those trying to joke around right away, which might explain why some students didn't like her teaching style.
Soon enough, her class was almost over and one student asked Sylvia curiously, "What do you like to listen to at home " "Surely, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky," another student laughed before Sylvia could answer, making some others laugh. "I actually like a lot of pop music, and even some of the things you listen to nowadays. But I prefer to listen to classic music," Sylvia replied, smiling at the kids.
Some returned the smile and started asking about some singers and bands. But the bell rang before she could answer all their questions and they had to leave. However, it seemed like that the fear in her students had relieved a bit since that day. Soon enough, the students got used to her and started taking her lessons more seriously.
However, one day, Sylvia's husband suddenly died. She took two weeks off from work. Feeling sad and hopeless, she didn't even listen to music anymore.
Before long, her students learned what happened to their music teacher. Soon, they decided to organize a performance and practice playing certain music that could be in memory of her husband and cheer her up. When Sylvia returned to the class, they would surprise her by playing the music. After making the decision, the students chose the proper music.
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。
In the following days, they were busy preparing for the performance.
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When Sylvia entered the music room, the beautiful music sounded.
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英语试题
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）
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。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 weather like today
A．Cloudy. B．Rainy. C．Sunny.
2．How does the boy usually go to school
A．By car. B．By underground. C．By bike.
3．What will the woman do next
A．Buy lights in a shop.
B．Call a shop about the lights.
C．Borrow a guitar from the man.
4．What is the time now
A．2:15. B．2:40. C．2:45.
5．Why was the man late
A．He didn't know the way.
B．He was caught in the traffic.
C．His car was held up by the snow.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。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至7题。
6．What is the man doing
A．Teaching the woman to drive.
B．Introducing a car to the woman.
C．Persuading the woman to buy a car.
7．What does the woman want to do
A．Talk to the assistant. B．Start the engine. C．Drive the car.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8．Why does the man borrow money from the woman
A．He has lost his job.
B．He spends a lot in Bristol.
C．He has to prepare for his wedding.
9．What can we learn from the conversation
A．The man's sister hasn't got married.
B．The man's sister often borrows money.
C．The man's mother spent a lot of money on his sister's wedding.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Where are the speakers
A．At a newspaper office. B．At a university. C．At a travel agency.
11．Why has the woman lived in many countries
A．Her work needs a lot of travel.
B．She always travel on her vacation.
C．Her dad has worked in many countries.
12．Where does the woman want to stay for her next winter vacation
A．In England. B．In Japan. C．In South Africa.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Brother and sister. B．Schoolmates. C．Teacher and student.
14．Why does the woman find it difficult to study at Oxford
A．She isn't used to the large amount of work.
B．She isn't used to extra classes.
C．She isn't used to the study style.
15．What has the man been encouraged to do at school
A．Answer questions. B．Give opinions. C．Argue with teachers.
16．What is the woman good at
A．Memorizing things. B．Asking questions. C．Discussing things.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Who is Ms. Tyler probably
A．A cook. B．A waiter. C．A restaurant owner.
18．What does the speaker complain
A．He can't arrange time to stay with his family.
B．He doesn't get along well with his children.
C．His working hours are long.
19．What do we know about the speaker
A．He is tired of his work.
B．He doesn't take work seriously.
C．He can rest for two days a week.
20．What does the speaker want Ms Tyler to do
A．Be grateful to others.
B．Fix the working hours.
C．Give monthly working schedules.
第二部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It's time to share the winners of this year's Invent It Challenge! Here are our four winners of the first round!
Glo Zone (Ages 5-7 Individual Winner)
Kabir from California came up with this cool invention after a not-so-fun experience. He was hit by four adults on a ski trip! To make skiing and snowboarding safe for nighttime (especially for smaller kids), he created Glo Zone, a fun glowing (发光的) rainbow umbrella that is attached to skiers' helmets.
ProTech Helmet (Ages 11-13 Individual Winner)
Pooja from New Jersey has created a light, safe helmet designed for playing frisbee (飞盘)! She came up with the idea after getting hit right under the eye at a frisbee competition and realizing she could get blinded if it were any higher. The ProTech Helmet has a lining (衬里) made of a new technology called Spin.
Ace Attachment (Ages 8-10 Team Winner)
Levi and Albert from New York dealt with helping people with disabilities enjoy sports. The Ace Attachment makes it easier for wheelchair users to play golf. Unlike similar inventions, the Ace Attachment is easily adjustable.
Skate Shoes "DOOD" (Ages 14＋Individual Winner)
It's the worst when you ruin your favorite pair of shoes! Fortunately, Rommel from Mexico has come up with new skate shoes. These shoes have exchangeable parts that allow pieces of the shoes to be replaced with new ones when broken instead of getting rid of the whole pair.
Cast your vote!
Which of these fantastic inventions will you choose to win the Cricket Choice Award While they are all outstanding, only one can win the popular vote! Cast your vote here by May 16!
21．What do Kabir's and Pooja's inventions have in common
A．They are new-type helmets.
B．They are targeted at the same sport.
C．They are designed for teenagers of the same age group.
D．They are inspired by the inventors' experience of getting hit.
22．What is special about Rommel's invention
A．It is disability-friendly. B．It features replaceable parts.
C．It involves a new technology called Spin. D．It enables wheelchair users to enjoy sports.
23．What is this text
A．A short story about young inventors. B．An introduction to a competition.
C．An award voting invitation. D．A winner announcement.
B
Jan Ernst Matzeliger was born on September 15,1852. Matzeliger's father was a Dutch engineer. Showing mechanical gift at a young age, Matzeliger began working in machine shops managed by his father at 10. At 19, he left Suriname to see the world as a sailor on an East Indian merchant ship.
After settling in Philadelphia in 1873, Matzeliger struggled to make a living in Philadelphia. In 1877, he moved to Lynn, Massachusetts, to seek work in the town's rapidly growing shoe industry. He found a position in a shoe factory. Matzeliger learned cloth trade, which made shoes almost wholly by hand.
Shoemakers made molds (模具) of customers' feet with wood or stone. The shoes were then sized and shaped according to the molds. The process of shaping was done entirely by hand. This was considered the most difficult and time-consuming.
Matzeliger set out to find a solution to the problems he found in the shoe-making process. He thought there had to be a way to develop a good method for lasting shoes. He began coming up with designs for machines that could do the job. After experimenting with several models, he applied for a patent on a "shoe lasting machine (鞋楦机)". The machine held a shoe on a shoe tree, pulled the leather down around the heel, set and drove in the nails, and then produced the completed shoe. It could produce 700 pairs of shoes a day—more than 10 times the amount produced by human hands.
Matzeliger's shoe lasting machine was an immediate success. In 1889, the Consolidated Lasting Machine Company was formed to make the devices, with Matzeliger receiving a large amount of stock in the organization.
Matzeliger's shoe lasting machine increased shoe production greatly. The result was the employment of more unskilled workers and the increase of low-cost, high-quality shoes for people around the world.
24．What can we know about Matzeliger's childhood
A．He did well in his study. B．He desired to be an engineer.
C．He had mechanical talent. D．He lived in a poor family.
25．Why did Matzeliger go to Lynn
A．He wanted to find a job. B．He intended to buy shoes.
C．He was appointed to manage a factory. D．He was interested in trade.
26．What is the author's attitude toward Matzeliger's invention
A．Unclear. B．Approving. C．Doubtful. D．Tolerant.
27．What is the text mainly about
A．Matzeliger's shoe lasting machine.
B．Matzeliger's unusual growth experience.
C．Matzeliger's surprising talent for making shoes.
D．Matzeliger's contribution to shoe-making industry.
C
Theo works day and night in the tulip (郁金香) fields in the Netherlands and never complains of sore muscles. How is this possible
Theo is an artificial intelligence, or AI, robot that looks for diseased flowers each spring. The work prevents viruses from spreading among the valuable plants. The robot looks for troubled tulip bulbs and destroys them if necessary. They are removed from the healthy ones in a processing center after the harvest.
There are 45 robots like Theo working in the tulip fields of the Netherlands. Their work becomes important as the winter turns to spring and peak season nears. People come from around the world to see the colorful flowers.
Allan Visser's family has been growing tulips for three generations. This is the second season that he has used a robot. He said it is very expensive—the same as a sports car—about $200,000. In the past, knowledgeable farmers would walk the fields looking for tulips that showed signs of sickness.
"I prefer to have the robot because a sports car doesn't take out the sick tulips from our field," he said, "Yeah, it is expensive, but there are less and less people who can really see the sick tulips."
The robot has been trained to detect the sick plants. Red stripes show up on the leaves of infected plants. Rolling slowly through the fields at about one kilometer per hour, the robots search for sick tulips. Visser explained that the robot has cameras and takes thousands of photos of the tulips. And then, the AI software considers the photos and decides which tulips need to be killed.
H2L Robotics is the company that makes the robots. Erik de Jong is the managing director. He said all of the knowledge they use in the computer program that informs the robot comes from tulip farmers like Theo van der Voort. He is the farmer that the robot is named after.
Van der Voort retired after 52 years of looking for sick flowers in his fields. "It's fantastic," he said, "It sees just as much as I see."
28．What can we infer from Visser's words
A．The robot has strong muscles. B．The robot is costly but beneficial.
C．He fails to employ expert farmers. D．He has a strong desire for a luxury car.
29．What does paragraph 6 mainly talk about
A．How the robot operates. B．How much the robot costs.
C．How fast the robot moves. D．What the robot is made of.
30．What is Van der Voort's attitude towards the robot
A．Skeptical. B．Tolerant. C．Disapproving. D．Enthusiastic.
31．What is the best title for the text
A．An Intelligent "Farmer" B．An Imaginary Robot
C．An Innovative Company D．An Expert Surgeon
D
It can be very difficult for people in wheelchairs to move around on beaches. Most beaches don't have ways for disabled visitors to move around easily, or to get in and out of the sea safely.
Seatrac is a system that was designed to solve this problem. Seatrac is basically a chair on a moving ramp (坡道) that can smoothly carry a person down into the sea, where the person can either remain in the chair, enjoying the water or go for a swim. The Seatrac system can help the disabled, older people and pregnant (怀孕的) women.
The chair is operated by remote control. When the person is ready to get out of the water, the Seatrac system brings the chair back to the top of the slope. It's even possible to take a shower in the Seatrac chair after going for a swim.
Seatrac was invented and developed in Greece. The idea for it came when one of the inventors Ignatios Fotiou, was talking with a friend who used a wheelchair. The friend said he enjoyed the sea but didn't like having to be carried into the ocean as if he were "a bag ofpotatoes".
Mr Fotiou realized that there must be a way to make it easier for wheelchair users to get into the water. Mr Fotiou worked with his partner and a professor at a Greek university to design the system. A wooden walkway allows wheelchair users to reach the Seatrac. The system is solar-powered. It doesn't require outside power and can continue to run even if the electricity goes out. The Seatrac system can easily be packed up and stored when swimming season ends.
This summer, the Seatrac system is being used at over 220 beaches in Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and Latvia. The Seatrac service in Greece is being offered for free. The Greek government and the EU have helped pay for it, with local cities buying and managing the equipment. Greece's government hopes that Seatrac will help attract more tourists to the country.
32．Who is Seatrac mainly intended for
A．Anyone who has a hard time walking. B．Children who cannot swim very well.
C．Everyone who wants to enjoy the sea. D．Those who are unwilling to walk on beaches.
33．How did the idea of Seatrac come about
A．Ignatios Fotiou was asked to invent it by his friend.
B．Ignatios Fotiou listened to a complaint from a disabled friend.
C．Ignatios Fotiou wanted to have a chair operated by remote control.
D．Ignatios Fotiou himself was troubled by not being able to enjoy the sea.
34．What can we learn about the Seatrac system from the text
A．It offers service for free globally. B．It consumes a lot of electricity.
C．It is used at many beaches now. D．It is too large to pack up and store.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Promoting the Tourism Industry. B．Instructions for the Seatrac System.
C．Some Measures for Disabled Visitors. D．Helping the Unwalkable Enjoy the Sea.
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why Not Build A DIY Ebike
Buying an electric bicycle is a great way to get going quickly and enjoy the immediate satisfaction of getting around on an ebike. 36 Here are some of the best reasons.
Save money with a DIY ebike. When you buy an electric bicycle, you aren't just paying for the ebike. 37 By converting (改装) a bicycle yourself, you can save a bunch of money. When you decide to convert your own bicycle into an electric bicycle, you just pay for the ebike parts themselves.
Gain control when building your own ebike. When you choose your own parts, you have total control over the performance of your ebike. This applies more to choosing parts individually, but even buying a complete electric bicycle conversion kit (成套的组合部件) is a great way to go. There are so many different kits for everyone. 38
A DIY ebike means a better bicycle. A dirty secret of the ebike industry is that many ebike producers skimp an the quality of the actual bicycle, so that they can bring the price down enough. 39
40 The last and perhaps best reason for converting your own bicycle into an ebike is simply the sense of fulfillment. You get a great feeling every day when you ride your ebike, knowing that you are doing a good thing for the environment and that you are also riding something you built with your own two hands.
A．You can start with a simple electric bicycle.
B．As a result, they can attract more consumers.
C．Be proud of building your own electric bicycle.
D．You're actually covering all the cost of the ebike.
E．Do your own electric bicycle conversion without any help.
F．The kit you choose will largely depend on your own desires.
G．However, converting your own bicycle into an ebike is better.
第三部分 语言运用（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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Columbia high school girls' soccer team had lost every game in the season until a new 41 stepped in two years ago.
Stuart Henley, a former soccer player and now a truck driver, 42 the team and started training hard in February 2020. He 43 the progress of the girls to team-building activities to help them bond on and off the field. He focused on the basics of football like passing, 44 , and movement to try and bring the girls up to a good standard. His 45 : coaches could give them guidelines, but girls 46 what they felt they needed to work on.
Obviously, the girls were onto something big in the new season. They 47 the skills they had learned and teamwork into their 48 , which led them to an 49 run of eight games, until they were sadly beaten 3-2 by Wyrley Pumas Team. Although this means they have been 50 the league title, the team have still exceeded (超出) expectation by earning the 51 to the county's top division. "Whatever brings you down will 52 make you stronger, especially for girls." Captain Chelsea said, "Stuart has really 53 our girls the philosophy of playing soccer. We're going into next season full of confidence and ready to compete against tougher 54 , but for now we're still very much enjoying our 55 ."
41．A．player B．driver C．colleague D．coach
42．A．recognized B．rewarded C．reorganized D．founded
43．A．applied B．preferred C．credited D．adjusted
44．A．shooting B．cheering C．walking D．observing
45．A．principle B．dream C．plan D．virtue
46．A．found B．decided C．watched D．liked
47．A．turned B．divided C．integrated D．translated
48．A．styles B．training C．rules D．game
49．A．embarrassing B．unlucky C．intense D．unbeaten
50．A．awarded B．denied C．saved D．limited
51．A．promotion B．approach C．solution D．contribution
52．A．hopefully B．officially C．fortunately D．eventually
53．A．brought B．taught C．left D．reserved
54．A．participants B．winners C．opponents D．partners
55．A．harmony B．victory C．company D．dignity
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On 10 January, I 56 (invite) by Nadim, whose sister got married. The wedding ceremony took place in a brightly 57 (decorate) hotel room.
According 58 tradition, the bride was wearing an eye-catching red silk sari and guests were dressed up formally. A few 59 (tradition) customs made a deep 60 (impress) on me. One was the bridegroom's entrance on 61 beautiful white horse. The couple joined hands and walked around a small fire 62 showed their determination 63 (support) each other. Although I was not good at dancing, I had a good time. Then, on 26 February, I flew to Brazil to attend the Rio Carnival. Luckily, I arrived just in time—the show was about to begin when I took my place in the merry crowd. The crowds waited 64 (excited). Then the dancers started twisting. The air was filled with the smell of roasted meat. Even as I lay in bed that evening, the bright colours and lively music were still swimming all around 65 (I).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
人工智能产品已融入我们的生活。假如你是李华，近期你班英语课前一分钟汇报的主题是“AI与我们”，请你写一篇汇报稿，主要内容包括：
1．简要介绍AI（应用、影响等）；
2．你认为未来人们该如何与AI共存。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Thanks for your listening!
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
It was the first day of the new school year. Sylvia entered the music room at a high school. The 65-year-old music teacher was known for being strict in class. Many students were afraid of her and not interested in this class. They attended music class only because they needed the credit. But Sylvia took her job seriously.
That day, she walked to the piano in the corner and started leading them into a song to get them warmed up. And she prevented those trying to joke around right away, which might explain why some students didn't like her teaching style.
Soon enough, her class was almost over and one student asked Sylvia curiously, "What do you like to listen to at home " "Surely, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky," another student laughed before Sylvia could answer, making some others laugh. "I actually like a lot of pop music, and even some of the things you listen to nowadays. But I prefer to listen to classic music," Sylvia replied, smiling at the kids.
Some returned the smile and started asking about some singers and bands. But the bell rang before she could answer all their questions and they had to leave. However, it seemed like that the fear in her students had relieved a bit since that day. Soon enough, the students got used to her and started taking her lessons more seriously.
However, one day, Sylvia's husband suddenly died. She took two weeks off from work. Feeling sad and hopeless, she didn't even listen to music anymore.
Before long, her students learned what happened to their music teacher. Soon, they decided to organize a performance and practice playing certain music that could be in memory of her husband and cheer her up. When Sylvia returned to the class, they would surprise her by playing the music. After making the decision, the students chose the proper music.
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。
In the following days, they were busy preparing for the performance.
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When Sylvia entered the music room, the beautiful music sounded.
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