福建省福州市六校联考2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题（含答案）
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福州市2024-2025学年第一学期高二年段期中六校联考
英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
略
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 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
一、阅读理解
A
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Jo lle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
1. Which was not affected and opens as usual
A. The public laundry. B. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The North Rim Visitor Center.
2. What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text
A. It offers food service. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It is under repair now. D. It opens all the year around.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
B. To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.
C. To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
D. To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
B
If you want to convince the boss you deserve a pay rise or promotion the solution could be simple—eat the same food as he or she does. Psychologists have discovered managers are much more likely to instantly trust us if we choose the same dishes as them.
During experiments, discussions over wages and working conditions were much more successful if both sides chose to snack on the same treats. And shoppers were much more likely to buy a product advertised on TV by someone eating a similar food to them at the time.
The reason is thought to be so-called similarity attraction theory—where people tend to like others who have similar tastes or habits to themselves. And this is believed to be one of the first studies highlighting the role of food in this relationship. Researchers at Chicago University in the US conducted a series of experiments to examine food’s role in earning trust.
In a test, participants were told to watch TV—where someone pretending to be a member of the public praised a certain product. The volunteers were given Kit Kat bars to bite, while the TV person ate either a Kit Kat or grapes as they talked.
The results showed viewers were much more likely to express an interest in buying the product if the TV showed the other person eating a Kit Kat too.
The researchers added, “Although similarity in food consumption is not a sign of whether two people will get along, we find consumers treat this as such. They feel more trusting of those who consume things as they do. It means people can immediately begin to feel friendship and develop a bond, leading to smoother transactions from the start.”
Harley Street psychologist Dr Lucy Atchison said it was already known that wearing similar clothes could instantly create trust. But this was the first report that food had the same effect. She said, “This is really interesting. It makes sense as people feel they have common ground and can trust the other person. That means negotiations (谈判) are more likely to be successful. ”
4. According to the passage, customers are likely to buy a product from a dealer who ______________.
A. has the same taste as them
B. advertises his products on TV
C. reduces the price of his products
D. pays attention to the quality of his products
5. The experiments conducted by researchers at Chicago University show that _____________.
A. bosses like employees that have the same taste as them
B. food plays an important role in earning people’s trust
C. people who have similar tastes to their bosses’ earn more
D. people have less interest in buying products advertised on TV
6. Which of the following sayings can be an example of similarity attraction theory （ ）
A. Honesty is the best policy.
B. All good things come to an end.
C. Birds of a feather flock together.
D. Where there is a wil, there is a way.
C
I received my architectural training in Italy, earning a traditional degree that didn’t involve working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD). However, my journey with computers began through my passion for music, using sound sampling systems, which catch the “sound reality” of an instrument, and also computer-assisted music composition systems. Little did I know that this exploration would greatly influence my approach to computer science and AI in the years to come.
Self-taught in computer science during my architectural studies, I sought opportunities to specialize further. Ultimately, my journey led me to a pioneering laboratory in Marseille, France, known for its groundbreaking work in computer science applied to architecture. Surrounded by a community of innovators, I improved my skills to explore the transformative power of technology in preserving cultural heritage.
In 2019, the world watched in horror as Notre Dame de Paris (巴黎圣母院) was consumed in flames. Determined to contribute to the restoration efforts, I took the lead in developing a digital ecosystem for the restoration operation. We developed groundbreaking AI tools generating 3D representations from photographs. By tracking the position and shape of voussoirs (拱石), and digitizing them from photographs, we were able to use the fine geometric information of the voussoirs to reconstruct the arch, thus giving valuable information to the architects about the structure, the exact geometry, and especially about constructive details of the oldest areas of the church from the 13th century. Notably, AI played a pivotal role in the process.
As the restoration project progresses, the AI-driven preservation continues to advance. This knowledge will definitely serve as raw material to be used for AI systems, for example, for studies that can be extended to other buildings. Today, the restoration project is in an extremely advanced state. We hope to complete the restoration work before the 2024 Paris Olympics, so that this architectural masterpiece can regain its former glory.
7. What led the author to computer science initially
A. Composing music with CAD. B. Exploring computers for music.
C. Studying for a degree in architecture. D. Developing sound sampling systems.
8. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The application of AI in restoration. B. The structure of Notre Dame de Paris.
C. The destruction of Notre Dame de Paris. D. The development of AI digital ecosystem.
9. What does the underlined word “pivotal” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Secondary. B. Independent. C. Discouraging. D. Crucial.
10. What is the author’s attitude towards the AI-driven preservation
A Indifferent. B. Skeptical. C. Optimistic. D. Objective.
D
The conventional wisdom about insects has been that they are unthinking, unfeeling creatures whose behavior is entirely hardwired (天生的). But in the 1990s researchers began making surprising discoveries about insect minds. Some species of wasps (黄蜂) recognize their nest mates’ faces and acquire impressive social skills. For example, they can infer the fighting strengths of other wasps relative to their own just by watching other wasps fight among themselves.
Given the substantial work on the complexity of insect cognition (认知), it might seem surprising that it took scientists so long to ask whether, if they are that smart, could also be sentient, capable of feeling. Since we have no direct window into the inner world of an animal that cannot verbally communicate its thoughts and feelings, the question of whether insects are sentient remained academic.
15 years ago, I performed an experiment in which we asked whether bumblebees could learn about t hreat from their natural enemies. We built a plastic spider model with a mechanism that would briefly trap a bumblebee between two sponges before releasing it. The bumblebees showed a significant change in their behavior after being attacked by the robotic spider. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they learned to avoid flowers with spiders and meticulously scanned every flower before landing. Curiously, however, they some times even fled from imaginary threats, scanning and then abandoning a perfectly safe, spider-free flower. Although this incidental observation did not constitute formal ev idence of an emotionlike state, it did open the door to the idea that such states might exist in insects.
Some research suggested that insects might have positive states of mind. Researchers discovered that bees actively seek out drugs such as nicotin e and caffein e when given the choice and even treat themselves with nicotin e when sick. Male fruit flies stressed by being robbed of mating opportunities prefer food containing alcohol and bees even show withdrawal symptoms when removed from an alcohol-rich diet.
Why would insects consume mind-altering substances if there isn't a mind to alter But these suggestive hints of negative and positive mind states still fell short of what was needed to demonstrate that insects are sentient.
11. What does the example of the wasps indicate
A. Insects show signs of intelligence.
B. Insects can do complex calculations.
C. Insects can socialize in a skillful way.
D. Insects live in highly complex societies.
12. What does the underlined word “meticulously” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Hesitantly. B. Casually. C. Eagerly. D. Carefully.
13. What was unexpected about the bumblebees’ behavior in the experiment
A. They avoided flowers with spiders.
B. They settled on flowers despite threats.
C. They might abandon spider-free flowers.
D. They might get scared away by other insects.
14. What does the text mainly discuss
A. What insects' various behavior can reveal.
B. How insects communicate their thoughts.
C. What amazing powers insects possess.
D. Whether insects are capable of feeling.
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
May the first is an important date in the college admission process in the United States．This is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fall．But according to a recent report, there is a great change．Acceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever．____15____ .
These days, college applicants are applying to more colleges because online and common applications make the process easier．____16____.On the other hand, deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much time．Students may not like being put on waiting lists．Also, common colleges work more to get the students they accept to accept them．Some colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnight．Some universities send gifts．_______17_______ .
For many families, the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money, especially this year; the weak economy makes parents nervous．_____18_____. The recent problems that spread from the housing market to credit markets have even affected student’s loans．So lately, top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students．_____19_____. The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go down．This will happen as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finishes high school．The number is not expected to start rising again until 2019．
A. What contributes to it
B. Besides, top colleges are facing changes in the population．
C. But a mistake can be costly if it happens．
D. It can mean several acceptances to choose from．
E. They have international students who know English．
F. But top colleges ignore them．
G. They cannot afford college as planned．
第二节(共5小题;每小题 2.5分，满分12.5分)
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
二、完形填空
When I was 12, I went on a 720-mile cycling trip with my brother and father. Before the trip, we ___20___ for the journey by having smaller rides. We were all ___21___ cyclists. When setting out, I ___22___for an adventure and wanted to see beautiful sights. But what I hadn’t expected was that trouble was ___23___ the corner.
One night, we were getting to a campsite and cycling down a large hill with ___24___ to take a rest from ___25___ up a mountain with aching legs. Suddenly, my brother’s front tyre slipped and he ___26___ into the middle of the road. My father and I stopped, asking if he was okay. Obviously, he was not hurt too much, but his leg was ___27___ the bike frame. From the top of the hill, we saw a light coming. Realizing a car was speeding, my father and I were in ___28___.
Instinctively I rushed out in front of my brother in the middle of the road, and ___29___my hands wildly. The car rushed forward, but abruptly turned ___30___, bypassing my brother and me. My brother was saved from being run over by the car.
My father said I was ___31___ brave then, but for some reason, I didn’t think I was ___32___ my life because it seemed like the only thing to do. And I believe that in times of danger we should do what we know is right rather than consider ___33___ carefully. If I had thought about what I was doing that night, my brother might have been ___34___from this world.
20. A. accounted B. prepared C. searched D. answered
21. A. enthusiastic B. courageous C. professional D. committed
22. A. paid B. cared C. looked D. longed
23 A. in B. around C. on D. beyond
24. A. eagerness B. anxiety C. surprise D. relief
25. A. hiking B. climbing C. wandering D. cycling
26. A. sank B. slid C. rolled D. raced
27. A. attached to B. buried in C. loaded with D. stuck in
28. A. danger B. trouble C. shock D. vain
29. A. clapped B. waved C. raised D. rubbed
30. A. around B. back C. ahead D. aside
31. A. potentially B. slightly C. incredibly D. generously
32. A. risking B. losing C. saving D. changing
33. A. suggestions B. preferences C. prospects D. dilemmas
34. A. removed B. released C. robbed D. freed
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。
The formation and development of China’s Maritime Silk Road, with a history of several thousand years, wove a tapestry (织锦，挂毯) of maritime ____35____ (effort) — from modest beginnings in the Pre-Qin era to the vibrant large- scale maritime trade that flourished post-Qin and Han dynasties, from maritime migration for ____36____ (survive) to economic trade, China’s maritime Silk Road has experienced ____37____ unusual course.
During the Qin and Han Dynasties, social stability and development became the ____38____ (important) issues for the state which had just been unified into a ____39____ (centralize) state. During this period, social productive forces made great progress, ____40____ which shipbuilding technology and navigation technology were developed by leaps and bounds compared with before. It was during this period ____41____ all the navigation routes along the Chinese coast were unimpeded (畅通的). Upon this solid foundation, the name of China ____42____ (carve) in history through establishing the world’s first oceanic route — the Maritime Silk Road, sailing from the calm waters of the South China Sea to the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean.
____43____ (apparent), this route not only facilitated the exchange of goods but also fostered cultural and intellectual dialogue between civilizations, _____44_____ (leave) an everlasting mark on human history.
第五部分 写作(满分25分)
45. 假如你是李华，上周六你参加了市科技馆举办的智能家居展览(the Smart Home Exhibition),请用英语写一封书信向你的外国朋友 Steve介绍本次展览，内容包括：
1.展览简介(时间、地点);
2.展览内容;
3.观展感受。
注意：1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Steve,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly
Li Hua
答案
第一部分 听力(共两节满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
略
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 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
一、阅读理解
A
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Jo lle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
1. Which was not affected and opens as usual
A. The public laundry. B. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The North Rim Visitor Center.
2. What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text
A. It offers food service. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It is under repair now. D. It opens all the year around.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
B. To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.
C. To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
D. To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
B
If you want to convince the boss you deserve a pay rise or promotion, the solution could be simple—eat the same food as he or she does. Psychologists have discovered managers are much more likely to instantly trust us if we choose the same dishes as them.
During experiments, discussions over wages and working conditions were much more successful if both sides chose to snack on the same treats. And shoppers were much more likely to buy a product advertised on TV by someone eating a similar food to them at the time.
The reason is thought to be so-called similarity attraction theory—where people tend to like others who have similar tastes or habits to themselves. And this is believed to be one of the first studies highlighting the role of food in this relationship. Researchers at Chicago University in the US conducted a series of experiments to examine food’s role in earning trust.
In a test, participants were told to watch TV—where someone pretending to be a member of the public praised a certain product. The volunteers were given Kit Kat bars to bite, while the TV person ate either a Kit Kat or grapes as they talked.
The results showed viewers were much more likely to express an interest in buying the product if the TV showed the other person eating a Kit Kat too.
The researchers added, “Although similarity in food consumption is not a sign of whether two people will get along, we find consumers treat this as such. They feel more trusting of those who consume things as they do. It means people can immediately begin to feel friendship and develop a bond, leading to smoother transactions from the start.”
Harley Street psychologist Dr Lucy Atchison said it was already known that wearing similar clothes could instantly create trust. But this was the first report that food had the same effect. She said, “This is really interesting. It makes sense as people feel they have common ground and can trust the other person. That means negotiations (谈判) are more likely to be successful. ”
4. According to the passage, customers are likely to buy a product from a dealer who ______________.
A. has the same taste as them
B. advertises his products on TV
C. reduces the price of his products
D. pays attention to the quality of his products
5. The experiments conducted by researchers at Chicago University show that _____________.
A. bosses like employees that have the same taste as them
B. food plays an important role in earning people’s trust
C. people who have similar tastes to their bosses’ earn more
D. people have less interest in buying products advertised on TV
6 Which of the following sayings can be an example of similarity attraction theory （ ）
A. Honesty is the best policy.
B. All good things come to an end.
C. Birds of a feather flock together.
D. Where there is a wil, there is a way.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C
C
I received my architectural training in Italy, earning a traditional degree that didn’t involve working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD). However, my journey with computers began through my passion for music, using sound sampling systems, which catch the “sound reality” of an instrument, and also computer-assisted music composition systems. Little did I know that this exploration would greatly influence my approach to computer science and AI in the years to come.
Self-taught in computer science during my architectural studies, I sought opportunities to specialize further. Ultimately, my journey led me to a pioneering laboratory in Marseille, France, known for its groundbreaking work in computer science applied to architecture. Surrounded by a community of innovators, I improved my skills to explore the transformative power of technology in preserving cultural heritage.
In 2019, the world watched in horror as Notre Dame de Paris (巴黎圣母院) was consumed in flames. Determined to contribute to the restoration efforts, I took the lead in developing a digital ecosystem for the restoration operation. We developed groundbreaking AI tools generating 3D representations from photographs. By tracking the position and shape of voussoirs (拱石), and digitizing them from photographs, we were able to use the fine geometric information of the voussoirs to reconstruct the arch, thus giving valuable information to the architects about the structure, the exact geometry, and especially about constructive details of the oldest areas of the church from the 13th century. Notably, AI played a pivotal role in the process.
As the restoration project progresses, the AI-driven preservation continues to advance. This knowledge will definitely serve as raw material to be used for AI systems, for example, for studies that can be extended to other buildings. Today, the restoration project is in an extremely advanced state. We hope to complete the restoration work before the 2024 Paris Olympics, so that this architectural masterpiece can regain its former glory.
7. What led the author to computer science initially
A. Composing music with CAD. B. Exploring computers for music.
C. Studying for a degree in architecture. D. Developing sound sampling systems.
8. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The application of AI in restoration. B. The structure of Notre Dame de Paris.
C. The destruction of Notre Dame de Paris. D. The development of AI digital ecosystem.
9. What does the underlined word “pivotal” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Secondary. B. Independent. C. Discouraging. D. Crucial.
10. What is the author’s attitude towards the AI-driven preservation
A. Indifferent. B. Skeptical. C. Optimistic. D. Objective.
【答案】7. B 8. A 9. D 10. C
D
The conventional wisdom about insects has been that they are unthinking, unfeeling creatures whose behavior is entirely hardwired (天生的). But in the 1990s researchers began making surprising discoveries about insect minds. Some species of wasps (黄蜂) recognize their nest mates’ faces and acquire impressive social skills. For example, they can infer the fighting strengths of other wasps relative to their own just by watching other wasps fight among themselves.
Given the substantial work on the complexity of insect cognition (认知), it might seem surprising that it took scientists so long to ask whether, if they are that smart, could also be sentient, capable of feeling. Since we have no direct window into the inner world of an animal that cannot verbally communicate its thoughts and feelings, the question of whether insects are sentient remained academic.
15 years ago, I performed an experiment in which we asked whether bumblebees could learn about t hreat from their natural enemies. We built a plastic spider model with a mechanism that would briefly trap a bumblebee between two sponges before releasing it. The bumblebees showed a significant change in their behavior after being attacked by the robotic spider. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they learned to avoid flowers with spiders and meticulously scanned every flower before landing. Curiously, however, they some times even fled from imaginary threats, scanning and then abandoning a perfectly safe, spider-free flower. Although this incidental observation did not constitute formal ev idence of an emotionlike state, it did open the door to the idea that such states might exist in insects.
Some research suggested that insects might have positive states of mind. Researchers discovered that bees actively seek out drugs such as nicotin e and caffein e when given the choice and even treat themselves with nicotin e when sick. Male fruit flies stressed by being robbed of mating opportunities prefer food containing alcohol, and bees even show withdrawal symptoms when removed from an alcohol-rich diet.
Why would insects consume mind-altering substances if there isn't a mind to alter But these suggestive hints of negative and positive mind states still fell short of what was needed to demonstrate that insects are sentient.
11. What does the example of the wasps indicate
A. Insects show signs of intelligence.
B. Insects can do complex calculations.
C. Insects can socialize in a skillful way.
D. Insects live in highly complex societies.
12. What does the underlined word “meticulously” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Hesitantly. B. Casually. C. Eagerly. D. Carefully.
13. What was unexpected about the bumblebees’ behavior in the experiment
A. They avoided flowers with spiders.
B. They settled on flowers despite threats.
C. They might abandon spider-free flowers.
D. They might get scared away by other insects.
14. What does the text mainly discuss
A. What insects' various behavior can reveal.
B. How insects communicate their thoughts.
C. What amazing powers insects possess.
D. Whether insects are capable of feeling.
【答案】11. A 12. D 13. C 14. D
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
May the first is an important date in the college admission process in the United States．This is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fall．But according to a recent report, there is a great change．Acceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever．____15____ .
These days, college applicants are applying to more colleges because online and common applications make the process easier．____16____.On the other hand, deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much time．Students may not like being put on waiting lists．Also, common colleges work more to get the students they accept to accept them．Some colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnight．Some universities send gifts．_______17_______ .
For many families, the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money, especially this year; the weak economy makes parents nervous．_____18_____. The recent problems that spread from the housing market to credit markets have even affected student’s loans．So lately, top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students．_____19_____. The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go down．This will happen as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finishes high school．The number is not expected to start rising again until 2019．
A. What contributes to it
B. Besides, top colleges are facing changes in the population．
C. But a mistake can be costly if it happens．
D. It can mean several acceptances to choose from．
E. They have international students who know English．
F. But top colleges ignore them．
G. They cannot afford college as planned．
【答案】15. A 16. D 17. F 18. G 19. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题 2.5分，满分12.5分)
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
二、完形填空
When I was 12, I went on a 720-mile cycling trip with my brother and father. Before the trip, we ___20___ for the journey by having smaller rides. We were all ___21___ cyclists. When setting out, I ___22___for an adventure and wanted to see beautiful sights. But what I hadn’t expected was that trouble was ___23___ the corner.
One night, we were getting to a campsite and cycling down a large hill with ___24___ to take a rest from ___25___ up a mountain with aching legs. Suddenly, my brother’s front tyre slipped and he ___26___ into the middle of the road. My father and I stopped, asking if he was okay. Obviously, he was not hurt too much, but his leg was ___27___ the bike frame. From the top of the hill, we saw a light coming. Realizing a car was speeding, my father and I were in ___28___.
Instinctively, I rushed out in front of my brother in the middle of the road, and ___29___my hands wildly. The car rushed forward, but abruptly turned ___30___, bypassing my brother and me. My brother was saved from being run over by the car.
My father said I was ___31___ brave then, but for some reason, I didn’t think I was ___32___ my life because it seemed like the only thing to do. And I believe that in times of danger we should do what we know is right rather than consider ___33___ carefully. If I had thought about what I was doing that night, my brother might have been ___34___from this world.
20. A. accounted B. prepared C. searched D. answered
21. A. enthusiastic B. courageous C. professional D. committed
22. A. paid B. cared C. looked D. longed
23. A. in B. around C. on D. beyond
24. A. eagerness B. anxiety C. surprise D. relief
25. A. hiking B. climbing C. wandering D. cycling
26. A. sank B. slid C. rolled D. raced
27. A. attached to B. buried in C. loaded with D. stuck in
28. A. danger B. trouble C. shock D. vain
29. A. clapped B. waved C. raised D. rubbed
30. A. around B. back C. ahead D. aside
31. A. potentially B. slightly C. incredibly D. generously
32. A. risking B. losing C. saving D. changing
33. A. suggestions B. preferences C. prospects D. dilemmas
34. A. removed B. released C. robbed D. freed
【答案】20. B 21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C
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。
The formation and development of China’s Maritime Silk Road, with a history of several thousand years, wove a tapestry (织锦，挂毯) of maritime ____35____ (effort) — from modest beginnings in the Pre-Qin era to the vibrant large- scale maritime trade that flourished post-Qin and Han dynasties, from maritime migration for ____36____ (survive) to economic trade, China’s maritime Silk Road has experienced ____37____ unusual course.
During the Qin and Han Dynasties, social stability and development became the ____38____ (important) issues for the state which had just been unified into a ____39____ (centralize) state. During this period, social productive forces made great progress, ____40____ which shipbuilding technology and navigation technology were developed by leaps and bounds compared with before. It was during this period ____41____ all the navigation routes along the Chinese coast were unimpeded (畅通的). Upon this solid foundation, the name of China ____42____ (carve) in history through establishing the world’s first oceanic route — the Maritime Silk Road, sailing from the calm waters of the South China Sea to the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean.
____43____ (apparent), this route not only facilitated the exchange of goods but also fostered cultural and intellectual dialogue between civilizations, _____44_____ (leave) an everlasting mark on human history.
【答案】35. efforts
36. survival
37. an 38. most important
39 centralized
40. among 41. that
42. was carved
43. Apparently
44. leaving
第五部分 写作(满分25分)
45. 假如你是李华，上周六你参加了市科技馆举办的智能家居展览(the Smart Home Exhibition),请用英语写一封书信向你的外国朋友 Steve介绍本次展览，内容包括：
1.展览简介(时间、地点);
2.展览内容;
3.观展感受。
注意：1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Steve,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Steve,
Hope this letter finds you well. Visiting the Smart Home Exhibition last Saturday at the City Science and Technology Museum, I’m eagerly writing to introduce something relevant, hoping to share with you the thrilling experience.
Aimed at making people’s daily life more convenient and efficient, the exhibition showcased the latest advancements in home automation and technology, ranging from smart lighting, security systems to voice-controlled devices. What it highlighted was the interactive displays, where visitors could experience controlling appliances with just their voice or through smartphone apps. It was breathtaking to witness how technology can easily integrate into our daily lives.
Meaningful and unforgettable, the exhibition is well worth visiting. It impresses on us that the smart home will make our life easier and smart technology is not a fantasy. If you like further details, I am always here.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
略
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 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
一、阅读理解
A
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Jo lle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
1. Which was not affected and opens as usual
A. The public laundry. B. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The North Rim Visitor Center.
2. What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text
A. It offers food service. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It is under repair now. D. It opens all the year around.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
B. To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.
C. To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
D. To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
B
If you want to convince the boss you deserve a pay rise or promotion the solution could be simple—eat the same food as he or she does. Psychologists have discovered managers are much more likely to instantly trust us if we choose the same dishes as them.
During experiments, discussions over wages and working conditions were much more successful if both sides chose to snack on the same treats. And shoppers were much more likely to buy a product advertised on TV by someone eating a similar food to them at the time.
The reason is thought to be so-called similarity attraction theory—where people tend to like others who have similar tastes or habits to themselves. And this is believed to be one of the first studies highlighting the role of food in this relationship. Researchers at Chicago University in the US conducted a series of experiments to examine food’s role in earning trust.
In a test, participants were told to watch TV—where someone pretending to be a member of the public praised a certain product. The volunteers were given Kit Kat bars to bite, while the TV person ate either a Kit Kat or grapes as they talked.
The results showed viewers were much more likely to express an interest in buying the product if the TV showed the other person eating a Kit Kat too.
The researchers added, “Although similarity in food consumption is not a sign of whether two people will get along, we find consumers treat this as such. They feel more trusting of those who consume things as they do. It means people can immediately begin to feel friendship and develop a bond, leading to smoother transactions from the start.”
Harley Street psychologist Dr Lucy Atchison said it was already known that wearing similar clothes could instantly create trust. But this was the first report that food had the same effect. She said, “This is really interesting. It makes sense as people feel they have common ground and can trust the other person. That means negotiations (谈判) are more likely to be successful. ”
4. According to the passage, customers are likely to buy a product from a dealer who ______________.
A. has the same taste as them
B. advertises his products on TV
C. reduces the price of his products
D. pays attention to the quality of his products
5. The experiments conducted by researchers at Chicago University show that _____________.
A. bosses like employees that have the same taste as them
B. food plays an important role in earning people’s trust
C. people who have similar tastes to their bosses’ earn more
D. people have less interest in buying products advertised on TV
6. Which of the following sayings can be an example of similarity attraction theory （ ）
A. Honesty is the best policy.
B. All good things come to an end.
C. Birds of a feather flock together.
D. Where there is a wil, there is a way.
C
I received my architectural training in Italy, earning a traditional degree that didn’t involve working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD). However, my journey with computers began through my passion for music, using sound sampling systems, which catch the “sound reality” of an instrument, and also computer-assisted music composition systems. Little did I know that this exploration would greatly influence my approach to computer science and AI in the years to come.
Self-taught in computer science during my architectural studies, I sought opportunities to specialize further. Ultimately, my journey led me to a pioneering laboratory in Marseille, France, known for its groundbreaking work in computer science applied to architecture. Surrounded by a community of innovators, I improved my skills to explore the transformative power of technology in preserving cultural heritage.
In 2019, the world watched in horror as Notre Dame de Paris (巴黎圣母院) was consumed in flames. Determined to contribute to the restoration efforts, I took the lead in developing a digital ecosystem for the restoration operation. We developed groundbreaking AI tools generating 3D representations from photographs. By tracking the position and shape of voussoirs (拱石), and digitizing them from photographs, we were able to use the fine geometric information of the voussoirs to reconstruct the arch, thus giving valuable information to the architects about the structure, the exact geometry, and especially about constructive details of the oldest areas of the church from the 13th century. Notably, AI played a pivotal role in the process.
As the restoration project progresses, the AI-driven preservation continues to advance. This knowledge will definitely serve as raw material to be used for AI systems, for example, for studies that can be extended to other buildings. Today, the restoration project is in an extremely advanced state. We hope to complete the restoration work before the 2024 Paris Olympics, so that this architectural masterpiece can regain its former glory.
7. What led the author to computer science initially
A. Composing music with CAD. B. Exploring computers for music.
C. Studying for a degree in architecture. D. Developing sound sampling systems.
8. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The application of AI in restoration. B. The structure of Notre Dame de Paris.
C. The destruction of Notre Dame de Paris. D. The development of AI digital ecosystem.
9. What does the underlined word “pivotal” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Secondary. B. Independent. C. Discouraging. D. Crucial.
10. What is the author’s attitude towards the AI-driven preservation
A Indifferent. B. Skeptical. C. Optimistic. D. Objective.
D
The conventional wisdom about insects has been that they are unthinking, unfeeling creatures whose behavior is entirely hardwired (天生的). But in the 1990s researchers began making surprising discoveries about insect minds. Some species of wasps (黄蜂) recognize their nest mates’ faces and acquire impressive social skills. For example, they can infer the fighting strengths of other wasps relative to their own just by watching other wasps fight among themselves.
Given the substantial work on the complexity of insect cognition (认知), it might seem surprising that it took scientists so long to ask whether, if they are that smart, could also be sentient, capable of feeling. Since we have no direct window into the inner world of an animal that cannot verbally communicate its thoughts and feelings, the question of whether insects are sentient remained academic.
15 years ago, I performed an experiment in which we asked whether bumblebees could learn about t hreat from their natural enemies. We built a plastic spider model with a mechanism that would briefly trap a bumblebee between two sponges before releasing it. The bumblebees showed a significant change in their behavior after being attacked by the robotic spider. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they learned to avoid flowers with spiders and meticulously scanned every flower before landing. Curiously, however, they some times even fled from imaginary threats, scanning and then abandoning a perfectly safe, spider-free flower. Although this incidental observation did not constitute formal ev idence of an emotionlike state, it did open the door to the idea that such states might exist in insects.
Some research suggested that insects might have positive states of mind. Researchers discovered that bees actively seek out drugs such as nicotin e and caffein e when given the choice and even treat themselves with nicotin e when sick. Male fruit flies stressed by being robbed of mating opportunities prefer food containing alcohol and bees even show withdrawal symptoms when removed from an alcohol-rich diet.
Why would insects consume mind-altering substances if there isn't a mind to alter But these suggestive hints of negative and positive mind states still fell short of what was needed to demonstrate that insects are sentient.
11. What does the example of the wasps indicate
A. Insects show signs of intelligence.
B. Insects can do complex calculations.
C. Insects can socialize in a skillful way.
D. Insects live in highly complex societies.
12. What does the underlined word “meticulously” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Hesitantly. B. Casually. C. Eagerly. D. Carefully.
13. What was unexpected about the bumblebees’ behavior in the experiment
A. They avoided flowers with spiders.
B. They settled on flowers despite threats.
C. They might abandon spider-free flowers.
D. They might get scared away by other insects.
14. What does the text mainly discuss
A. What insects' various behavior can reveal.
B. How insects communicate their thoughts.
C. What amazing powers insects possess.
D. Whether insects are capable of feeling.
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
May the first is an important date in the college admission process in the United States．This is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fall．But according to a recent report, there is a great change．Acceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever．____15____ .
These days, college applicants are applying to more colleges because online and common applications make the process easier．____16____.On the other hand, deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much time．Students may not like being put on waiting lists．Also, common colleges work more to get the students they accept to accept them．Some colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnight．Some universities send gifts．_______17_______ .
For many families, the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money, especially this year; the weak economy makes parents nervous．_____18_____. The recent problems that spread from the housing market to credit markets have even affected student’s loans．So lately, top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students．_____19_____. The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go down．This will happen as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finishes high school．The number is not expected to start rising again until 2019．
A. What contributes to it
B. Besides, top colleges are facing changes in the population．
C. But a mistake can be costly if it happens．
D. It can mean several acceptances to choose from．
E. They have international students who know English．
F. But top colleges ignore them．
G. They cannot afford college as planned．
第二节(共5小题;每小题 2.5分，满分12.5分)
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
二、完形填空
When I was 12, I went on a 720-mile cycling trip with my brother and father. Before the trip, we ___20___ for the journey by having smaller rides. We were all ___21___ cyclists. When setting out, I ___22___for an adventure and wanted to see beautiful sights. But what I hadn’t expected was that trouble was ___23___ the corner.
One night, we were getting to a campsite and cycling down a large hill with ___24___ to take a rest from ___25___ up a mountain with aching legs. Suddenly, my brother’s front tyre slipped and he ___26___ into the middle of the road. My father and I stopped, asking if he was okay. Obviously, he was not hurt too much, but his leg was ___27___ the bike frame. From the top of the hill, we saw a light coming. Realizing a car was speeding, my father and I were in ___28___.
Instinctively I rushed out in front of my brother in the middle of the road, and ___29___my hands wildly. The car rushed forward, but abruptly turned ___30___, bypassing my brother and me. My brother was saved from being run over by the car.
My father said I was ___31___ brave then, but for some reason, I didn’t think I was ___32___ my life because it seemed like the only thing to do. And I believe that in times of danger we should do what we know is right rather than consider ___33___ carefully. If I had thought about what I was doing that night, my brother might have been ___34___from this world.
20. A. accounted B. prepared C. searched D. answered
21. A. enthusiastic B. courageous C. professional D. committed
22. A. paid B. cared C. looked D. longed
23 A. in B. around C. on D. beyond
24. A. eagerness B. anxiety C. surprise D. relief
25. A. hiking B. climbing C. wandering D. cycling
26. A. sank B. slid C. rolled D. raced
27. A. attached to B. buried in C. loaded with D. stuck in
28. A. danger B. trouble C. shock D. vain
29. A. clapped B. waved C. raised D. rubbed
30. A. around B. back C. ahead D. aside
31. A. potentially B. slightly C. incredibly D. generously
32. A. risking B. losing C. saving D. changing
33. A. suggestions B. preferences C. prospects D. dilemmas
34. A. removed B. released C. robbed D. freed
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。
The formation and development of China’s Maritime Silk Road, with a history of several thousand years, wove a tapestry (织锦，挂毯) of maritime ____35____ (effort) — from modest beginnings in the Pre-Qin era to the vibrant large- scale maritime trade that flourished post-Qin and Han dynasties, from maritime migration for ____36____ (survive) to economic trade, China’s maritime Silk Road has experienced ____37____ unusual course.
During the Qin and Han Dynasties, social stability and development became the ____38____ (important) issues for the state which had just been unified into a ____39____ (centralize) state. During this period, social productive forces made great progress, ____40____ which shipbuilding technology and navigation technology were developed by leaps and bounds compared with before. It was during this period ____41____ all the navigation routes along the Chinese coast were unimpeded (畅通的). Upon this solid foundation, the name of China ____42____ (carve) in history through establishing the world’s first oceanic route — the Maritime Silk Road, sailing from the calm waters of the South China Sea to the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean.
____43____ (apparent), this route not only facilitated the exchange of goods but also fostered cultural and intellectual dialogue between civilizations, _____44_____ (leave) an everlasting mark on human history.
第五部分 写作(满分25分)
45. 假如你是李华，上周六你参加了市科技馆举办的智能家居展览(the Smart Home Exhibition),请用英语写一封书信向你的外国朋友 Steve介绍本次展览，内容包括：
1.展览简介(时间、地点);
2.展览内容;
3.观展感受。
注意：1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Steve,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly
Li Hua
答案
第一部分 听力(共两节满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
略
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 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
一、阅读理解
A
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Jo lle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
1. Which was not affected and opens as usual
A. The public laundry. B. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The North Rim Visitor Center.
2. What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text
A. It offers food service. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It is under repair now. D. It opens all the year around.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
B. To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.
C. To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
D. To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
B
If you want to convince the boss you deserve a pay rise or promotion, the solution could be simple—eat the same food as he or she does. Psychologists have discovered managers are much more likely to instantly trust us if we choose the same dishes as them.
During experiments, discussions over wages and working conditions were much more successful if both sides chose to snack on the same treats. And shoppers were much more likely to buy a product advertised on TV by someone eating a similar food to them at the time.
The reason is thought to be so-called similarity attraction theory—where people tend to like others who have similar tastes or habits to themselves. And this is believed to be one of the first studies highlighting the role of food in this relationship. Researchers at Chicago University in the US conducted a series of experiments to examine food’s role in earning trust.
In a test, participants were told to watch TV—where someone pretending to be a member of the public praised a certain product. The volunteers were given Kit Kat bars to bite, while the TV person ate either a Kit Kat or grapes as they talked.
The results showed viewers were much more likely to express an interest in buying the product if the TV showed the other person eating a Kit Kat too.
The researchers added, “Although similarity in food consumption is not a sign of whether two people will get along, we find consumers treat this as such. They feel more trusting of those who consume things as they do. It means people can immediately begin to feel friendship and develop a bond, leading to smoother transactions from the start.”
Harley Street psychologist Dr Lucy Atchison said it was already known that wearing similar clothes could instantly create trust. But this was the first report that food had the same effect. She said, “This is really interesting. It makes sense as people feel they have common ground and can trust the other person. That means negotiations (谈判) are more likely to be successful. ”
4. According to the passage, customers are likely to buy a product from a dealer who ______________.
A. has the same taste as them
B. advertises his products on TV
C. reduces the price of his products
D. pays attention to the quality of his products
5. The experiments conducted by researchers at Chicago University show that _____________.
A. bosses like employees that have the same taste as them
B. food plays an important role in earning people’s trust
C. people who have similar tastes to their bosses’ earn more
D. people have less interest in buying products advertised on TV
6 Which of the following sayings can be an example of similarity attraction theory （ ）
A. Honesty is the best policy.
B. All good things come to an end.
C. Birds of a feather flock together.
D. Where there is a wil, there is a way.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C
C
I received my architectural training in Italy, earning a traditional degree that didn’t involve working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD). However, my journey with computers began through my passion for music, using sound sampling systems, which catch the “sound reality” of an instrument, and also computer-assisted music composition systems. Little did I know that this exploration would greatly influence my approach to computer science and AI in the years to come.
Self-taught in computer science during my architectural studies, I sought opportunities to specialize further. Ultimately, my journey led me to a pioneering laboratory in Marseille, France, known for its groundbreaking work in computer science applied to architecture. Surrounded by a community of innovators, I improved my skills to explore the transformative power of technology in preserving cultural heritage.
In 2019, the world watched in horror as Notre Dame de Paris (巴黎圣母院) was consumed in flames. Determined to contribute to the restoration efforts, I took the lead in developing a digital ecosystem for the restoration operation. We developed groundbreaking AI tools generating 3D representations from photographs. By tracking the position and shape of voussoirs (拱石), and digitizing them from photographs, we were able to use the fine geometric information of the voussoirs to reconstruct the arch, thus giving valuable information to the architects about the structure, the exact geometry, and especially about constructive details of the oldest areas of the church from the 13th century. Notably, AI played a pivotal role in the process.
As the restoration project progresses, the AI-driven preservation continues to advance. This knowledge will definitely serve as raw material to be used for AI systems, for example, for studies that can be extended to other buildings. Today, the restoration project is in an extremely advanced state. We hope to complete the restoration work before the 2024 Paris Olympics, so that this architectural masterpiece can regain its former glory.
7. What led the author to computer science initially
A. Composing music with CAD. B. Exploring computers for music.
C. Studying for a degree in architecture. D. Developing sound sampling systems.
8. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The application of AI in restoration. B. The structure of Notre Dame de Paris.
C. The destruction of Notre Dame de Paris. D. The development of AI digital ecosystem.
9. What does the underlined word “pivotal” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Secondary. B. Independent. C. Discouraging. D. Crucial.
10. What is the author’s attitude towards the AI-driven preservation
A. Indifferent. B. Skeptical. C. Optimistic. D. Objective.
【答案】7. B 8. A 9. D 10. C
D
The conventional wisdom about insects has been that they are unthinking, unfeeling creatures whose behavior is entirely hardwired (天生的). But in the 1990s researchers began making surprising discoveries about insect minds. Some species of wasps (黄蜂) recognize their nest mates’ faces and acquire impressive social skills. For example, they can infer the fighting strengths of other wasps relative to their own just by watching other wasps fight among themselves.
Given the substantial work on the complexity of insect cognition (认知), it might seem surprising that it took scientists so long to ask whether, if they are that smart, could also be sentient, capable of feeling. Since we have no direct window into the inner world of an animal that cannot verbally communicate its thoughts and feelings, the question of whether insects are sentient remained academic.
15 years ago, I performed an experiment in which we asked whether bumblebees could learn about t hreat from their natural enemies. We built a plastic spider model with a mechanism that would briefly trap a bumblebee between two sponges before releasing it. The bumblebees showed a significant change in their behavior after being attacked by the robotic spider. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they learned to avoid flowers with spiders and meticulously scanned every flower before landing. Curiously, however, they some times even fled from imaginary threats, scanning and then abandoning a perfectly safe, spider-free flower. Although this incidental observation did not constitute formal ev idence of an emotionlike state, it did open the door to the idea that such states might exist in insects.
Some research suggested that insects might have positive states of mind. Researchers discovered that bees actively seek out drugs such as nicotin e and caffein e when given the choice and even treat themselves with nicotin e when sick. Male fruit flies stressed by being robbed of mating opportunities prefer food containing alcohol, and bees even show withdrawal symptoms when removed from an alcohol-rich diet.
Why would insects consume mind-altering substances if there isn't a mind to alter But these suggestive hints of negative and positive mind states still fell short of what was needed to demonstrate that insects are sentient.
11. What does the example of the wasps indicate
A. Insects show signs of intelligence.
B. Insects can do complex calculations.
C. Insects can socialize in a skillful way.
D. Insects live in highly complex societies.
12. What does the underlined word “meticulously” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Hesitantly. B. Casually. C. Eagerly. D. Carefully.
13. What was unexpected about the bumblebees’ behavior in the experiment
A. They avoided flowers with spiders.
B. They settled on flowers despite threats.
C. They might abandon spider-free flowers.
D. They might get scared away by other insects.
14. What does the text mainly discuss
A. What insects' various behavior can reveal.
B. How insects communicate their thoughts.
C. What amazing powers insects possess.
D. Whether insects are capable of feeling.
【答案】11. A 12. D 13. C 14. D
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
May the first is an important date in the college admission process in the United States．This is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fall．But according to a recent report, there is a great change．Acceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever．____15____ .
These days, college applicants are applying to more colleges because online and common applications make the process easier．____16____.On the other hand, deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much time．Students may not like being put on waiting lists．Also, common colleges work more to get the students they accept to accept them．Some colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnight．Some universities send gifts．_______17_______ .
For many families, the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money, especially this year; the weak economy makes parents nervous．_____18_____. The recent problems that spread from the housing market to credit markets have even affected student’s loans．So lately, top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students．_____19_____. The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go down．This will happen as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finishes high school．The number is not expected to start rising again until 2019．
A. What contributes to it
B. Besides, top colleges are facing changes in the population．
C. But a mistake can be costly if it happens．
D. It can mean several acceptances to choose from．
E. They have international students who know English．
F. But top colleges ignore them．
G. They cannot afford college as planned．
【答案】15. A 16. D 17. F 18. G 19. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题 2.5分，满分12.5分)
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
二、完形填空
When I was 12, I went on a 720-mile cycling trip with my brother and father. Before the trip, we ___20___ for the journey by having smaller rides. We were all ___21___ cyclists. When setting out, I ___22___for an adventure and wanted to see beautiful sights. But what I hadn’t expected was that trouble was ___23___ the corner.
One night, we were getting to a campsite and cycling down a large hill with ___24___ to take a rest from ___25___ up a mountain with aching legs. Suddenly, my brother’s front tyre slipped and he ___26___ into the middle of the road. My father and I stopped, asking if he was okay. Obviously, he was not hurt too much, but his leg was ___27___ the bike frame. From the top of the hill, we saw a light coming. Realizing a car was speeding, my father and I were in ___28___.
Instinctively, I rushed out in front of my brother in the middle of the road, and ___29___my hands wildly. The car rushed forward, but abruptly turned ___30___, bypassing my brother and me. My brother was saved from being run over by the car.
My father said I was ___31___ brave then, but for some reason, I didn’t think I was ___32___ my life because it seemed like the only thing to do. And I believe that in times of danger we should do what we know is right rather than consider ___33___ carefully. If I had thought about what I was doing that night, my brother might have been ___34___from this world.
20. A. accounted B. prepared C. searched D. answered
21. A. enthusiastic B. courageous C. professional D. committed
22. A. paid B. cared C. looked D. longed
23. A. in B. around C. on D. beyond
24. A. eagerness B. anxiety C. surprise D. relief
25. A. hiking B. climbing C. wandering D. cycling
26. A. sank B. slid C. rolled D. raced
27. A. attached to B. buried in C. loaded with D. stuck in
28. A. danger B. trouble C. shock D. vain
29. A. clapped B. waved C. raised D. rubbed
30. A. around B. back C. ahead D. aside
31. A. potentially B. slightly C. incredibly D. generously
32. A. risking B. losing C. saving D. changing
33. A. suggestions B. preferences C. prospects D. dilemmas
34. A. removed B. released C. robbed D. freed
【答案】20. B 21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C
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。
The formation and development of China’s Maritime Silk Road, with a history of several thousand years, wove a tapestry (织锦，挂毯) of maritime ____35____ (effort) — from modest beginnings in the Pre-Qin era to the vibrant large- scale maritime trade that flourished post-Qin and Han dynasties, from maritime migration for ____36____ (survive) to economic trade, China’s maritime Silk Road has experienced ____37____ unusual course.
During the Qin and Han Dynasties, social stability and development became the ____38____ (important) issues for the state which had just been unified into a ____39____ (centralize) state. During this period, social productive forces made great progress, ____40____ which shipbuilding technology and navigation technology were developed by leaps and bounds compared with before. It was during this period ____41____ all the navigation routes along the Chinese coast were unimpeded (畅通的). Upon this solid foundation, the name of China ____42____ (carve) in history through establishing the world’s first oceanic route — the Maritime Silk Road, sailing from the calm waters of the South China Sea to the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean.
____43____ (apparent), this route not only facilitated the exchange of goods but also fostered cultural and intellectual dialogue between civilizations, _____44_____ (leave) an everlasting mark on human history.
【答案】35. efforts
36. survival
37. an 38. most important
39 centralized
40. among 41. that
42. was carved
43. Apparently
44. leaving
第五部分 写作(满分25分)
45. 假如你是李华，上周六你参加了市科技馆举办的智能家居展览(the Smart Home Exhibition),请用英语写一封书信向你的外国朋友 Steve介绍本次展览，内容包括：
1.展览简介(时间、地点);
2.展览内容;
3.观展感受。
注意：1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Steve,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Steve,
Hope this letter finds you well. Visiting the Smart Home Exhibition last Saturday at the City Science and Technology Museum, I’m eagerly writing to introduce something relevant, hoping to share with you the thrilling experience.
Aimed at making people’s daily life more convenient and efficient, the exhibition showcased the latest advancements in home automation and technology, ranging from smart lighting, security systems to voice-controlled devices. What it highlighted was the interactive displays, where visitors could experience controlling appliances with just their voice or through smartphone apps. It was breathtaking to witness how technology can easily integrate into our daily lives.
Meaningful and unforgettable, the exhibition is well worth visiting. It impresses on us that the smart home will make our life easier and smart technology is not a fantasy. If you like further details, I am always here.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
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