海南省2024-2025学年高二上学期期中英语试卷（学业水平诊断一）（含答案，无听力原文、答案及音频）
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绝密★启用前
海南省2024—2025学年高二年级学业水平诊断 (一)
英语
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why does Linda refuse to go to the concert
A. She doesn’t like it.
B. She will write a book report.
C. She hasn’t finished her homework.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She is full.
B. She wants more cake.
C. She will learn cooking from the man.
4. What is the woman trying to do
A. Express her thanks. B. Give some advice. C. Invite the man to dinner.
5. How will the woman probably go to the airport
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By taxi.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Frank usually do at home
A. He does the washing. B. He cleans the house. C. He prepares the food.
7. What does Frank think Karen should do
A. Relax more. B. Study harder. C. Do some housework.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A five-star hotel. B. A short holiday. C. A bus trip.
9. Where can the man buy glasses for his cousin
A. In a gift shop. B. At a factory. C. From the guide.
10. How much should the man pay
A 129 pounds. B.240 pounds. C.258 pounds.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the man feel about the interview
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Worried.
12. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Express thanks. B. Make an apology. C. Take the offer immediately.
13. What will the man do next
A. Give the woman a hand. B. Write a thank-you note. C. Prepare for another interview.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman probably doing
A. Hosting a TV program. B. Giving a biology lesson. C. Holding a club meeting.
15. When does the man usually go into the field
A At around 4 a. m. B. At around 5 a. m. C. At around 8 a. m.
16. What is unforgettable for the man in the Okavango Delta
A. Observing a lion. B/ Following a tiger. C. Filming a bird.
17. Why did the mother elephant attack the car
A. She was scared by its noise. B. She tried to protect her baby. C. She lost her patience.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where does the story in the movie take place
A. In a modern city. B. In a beautiful village. C. In a seaside town.
19. What does Luka like doing
A. Listening to others’ stories. B. Taking adventures outdoors. C. Spending time with his friends.
20. Why is the friendship threatened
A. Luka keeps a terrible secret from his friend.
B. Luka’s family has to move to another town.
C. Luka’s new friend is actually a sea creature.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Community Celebrations
John Biggers Video Image
As the 100th birthday of the late John Biggers approaches in 2024, the MFAH celebrates his achievements. These videos present a conversation with artists he inspired, and a look at the wall painting he was requested to paint describing longshoremen (码头工人) of Houston.
I Too, We Two!
Virtual experiences—dance, music, spoken-word performances, interviews, and more—pay respect to the African American artists whose works are on view in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The title “I Too, We Two!” suggests the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFAH and also references (参考) the Ensemble Theatre’s virtual production I, Too, Am America.
Quilts: A Mosaic of Art and Community
Meet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the tradition of African American quilting (缝被子) while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston. In this two-part video series, learn about the central community spirit hidden in the art of quilt-making from Jubilee members.
My Journey with Flamenco
See the various styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries. These videos feature Ana Maria Barcelo and the founders of Houston flamenco performance company Solero Flamenco: Jeremias García and Irma La Paloma. The exhibition Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library provides the inspiration.
1. What can you do in John Biggers Video Image
A. Enjoy a painting.
B. Take part in a birthday celebration.
C. Communicate with inspiring artists.
D. Admire works focusing on the struggles of longshoremen.
2. What do I Too, We Two! and My Journey with Flamenco have in common
A. They stress teamwork in their videos. B. They display lifestyles of different peoples.
C. They have something to do with music. D. They are in memory of African American artists.
3. Which celebration shows the traditional skills of African Americans
A. John Biggers Video Image. B. I Too, We Two!
C. My Journey with Flamenco. D. Quills: A Mosaic of Art and Community.
B
In 2009 the economic downturns hit my family and my town of Hamilton pretty hard. I set up Missouri Star Quilt Company as a way of earning money for my retirement while doing something I loved. But like almost every small business at the time, Missouri Star wasn’t attracting much attention. To help get the word out, my son suggested we film some tutorials (教程) and post them to YouTube.
“I’ve never thought of it that way before. That’s interesting!” I answered. “But what on earth is a tutorial Tell me more about it.”
Back then, I had never visited YouTube, but I decided to give it a try. I set up my sewing machine (缝纫机) in a comer of the shop and my son began to shoot our first video on a handheld camera. We didn’t even lake the trouble to close the shop door because there were few customers. Those first videos didn’t always look nice, but I think people admired me for the fact that I was making a hobby that sometimes felt frightening to learn more approachable.
Week by week, we started seeing our views and follower numbers go up. We first got 1,000 followers, and then 10,000. And while our online following was growing, we started getting some new visitors in real life, too. The customers picked up! And they were coming from everywhere.
By 2012, we had over 250,000 followers and our sales grew quickly. We decided to play apart in improving our community. One by one, we opened 12 quilting shops and partnered with talented chefs, cooks and bakers in our community to help them open their own business. In the small town with a population of 1,800, Missouri Star Quilt Company now employs over 400 people.
Now we are regularly receiving large groups of visitors to Missouri Star Quilt Company shops. Great as those numbers are, the thing that makes me happiest is what I did in that very first video: teaching someone how to quilt. I’m so happy YouTube has given me the opportunity to share my passion with others. It’s meant the world to my small business, to my community and to me.
4. What can be learned about Missouri Star Quilt Company when it was first founded
A. It immediately became a hit.
B. It took up all the author’s spare time.
C. It failed to meet the author’s expectations.
D. It suffered strong competition from other similar companies.
5. How did the author feel about her son’s suggestion
A. Worried. B. Proud. C. Doubtful. D. Curious.
6. What influence has Missouri Star Quilt Company had on the town
A. It has attracted many foreign visitors to the town.
B. It has made the government support the town economically.
C. It has helped the town’s population increase significantly.
D. It has brought benefits for the town in more than one way.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To share a personal story. B. To introduce a successful company.
C. To display the power of social media. D. To show the popularity of a small town.
C
A survey of 787 members of the Society of Authors (SoA) has found that a third of translators and a quarter of illustrators have lost work to generative (生成式的) artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Translators are also more likely to use AI to support their work, with 37% of those who were surveyed saying they have done so, followed by 25% of non-fiction writers.
The survey explores the experiences of those in creative careers with AI systems, and their views and concerns about the future impact on creative careers. The survey’s participants include writers of fiction and non-fiction, playwriters and poets as well as journalists, illustrators and translators.
Only one in ten illustrators report having made use of AI systems in their work, compared to a fifth of fiction writers and a quarter of non-fiction writers. Meanwhile, around 3 in 10 illustrators and writers say that they have used generative AI to come up with ideas.
The survey also stresses the level of concern about the future impact of AI on creative work, with almost two-thirds of fiction writers and over half of non-fiction writers saying that they believe generative AI will impact their future income in a bad way. This concern is even more prevalent among translators and illustrators, with almost three-quarters from both groups worried about their future income because of AI.
The participants all think it necessary to make laws on generative AI when it comes to copyright holders’ being asked for permission, credited and compensated (补偿). Commenting on the findings, the SoA has said that there is “an immediate need” for laws in terms of generative AI systems.
“No one expects generative AI lo be un-invented, and we all know its potential to be a convenient and useful tool,” said Nicola Solomon, chairman of the Creators’ Rights Alliance and he SoA chief executive. “But it is not too late to ensure that it is developed as well as used in a proper way, and generative AI must remain a tool to support and enhance human-made creative works, not a cheap replacement of them.”
8. Who uses AI least in their work according to the survey
A. Translators. B. Illustrators. C. Fiction writers. D. Non-fiction writers.
9. What does the underlined word “prevalent” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Common. B. Unacceptable. C. Reasonable. D. Unnecessary.
10. What is the survey participants’ general agreement
A. Getting paid by AI developers. B. Managing the development of AI.
C. Stopping developing generative AI. D. Collecting comments on generative AI.
11. What does Nicola Solomon say about generative AI
A. It’s still too early to realize its potential. B. It should be limited lo professional use.
C. It should be developed and used wisely. D. It will be a powerful tool for creative works.
D
Scientists say the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now becoming a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions (排放) that are causing the climate lo warm, according to a new study.
The Great Salt Lake has reduced in area by almost half in recent years. “Human-caused desiccation (干涸) of the Great Salt Lake is making huge areas of the lake bed come into sight and giving off large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere,” said Soren Brothers, the museum’s climate change curator.
The researchers found that the drying lake bed gave off 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which would translate to a 7% increase in Utah’s human-caused emissions. According to scientists, 4 million tons of CO2 is equal to the total annual emissions of 140 passenger planes.
Scientists say the state is as dry as it’s been in 1200 years. The drought has been made worse by climate change. Agriculture has also played a huge role in the lake’s present situation. Upstream water diversions (改道) for farms and dairies have resulted in less lows into the lake. Utah’s rapid population growth is also a reason.
The loss of water has serious impacts on the lives of animals and people. Researchers in Utah have begun to discover sharp reductions in shorebird populations as a result of brine shrimp dying out. Dust storms and air pollution, born out of a dried-up lake bed, are also a major concern for Utah residents. That’s worrisome for the majority of Utah’s 3.3 million population who live near the lake.
The Great Salt Lake’s levels have rebounded (回升) slightly in recent years due to the last two snowy winters. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promised to prevent the lake from drying up on his watch. “For generations, the lake was seen as kind of this dead thing that just happens to be there and will always be there,” Cox told NPR in April. “And now that people are realizing there’s a possibility that it might not always be here, that has reminded people and attracted their attention in a positive way.”
12. Why does the author mention passenger planes
A. To present the promising future of travelling by plane.
B. To stress much CO2 has been given off by the drying lake.
C. To show they are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
D. To compare the amounts of CO2 given off by different human activities.
13. What’s the function of the fourth paragraph
A. To explain reasons. B. To provide evidence.
C. To appeal for immediate action. D. To list possible results.
14. What is a positive reminder according to Spencer Cox
A. The belief that the lake will always be there.
B. The promise that the lake will be under protection.
C. The fact that the lake has stopped reducing in area.
D. The realization that the lake is likely to disappear.
15. What would be the most suitable title for the text
A. What Makes the Great Salt Lake Dry Up
B. How Does the Great Salt Lake Recover Its Water
C. The Drying Great Salt Lake Causes Climate Change
D. The Drying Great Salt Lake Affects Utah People’s Lives
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What is self-discipline (自律) It’s what keeps you from eating too many chips when you’re on a diet or from buying things you don’t need. ____16____, but it will take practice and will require you to be patient and kind to yourself. Here are some ways you could start developing self-discipline:
Figure out your “why”
Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, once said, “Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’.” When you find your “why”, or the reason why you want to do something, you can remind yourself of these reasons when things get difficult. ____17____.
Be aware
____18____: what to eat, when to go to bed, or whether you should send that seemingly improper text. We can avoid temptations (诱惑) or give in to them. For example, people often say that you should not go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Why Because you are more likely to buy junk foods, snacks or other high-calorie foods.
____19____
If you don’t know where you’re going, it might be easier to get distracted (分心). If this sounds like you, you can create a list of clear action steps that you intend to take on a daily or weekly basis until you reach your goal. Whether you want to develop good habits or remove bad habits, creating a clear road map will help you achieve success.
Start small
As an old saying goes: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” Now that you have a plan, take a step. Remember it’s unrealistic to expect results overnight. ____20____, as this can lead you to feel extremely stressed and might even cause you to quit your plan.
A. Develop a plan
B Aim high and think big
C. Don’t try to do everything in one week
D. Every day you make decisions about how you live
E. Self-discipline is a skill and anyone can improve it
F. This helps you keep self-disciplined even in difficult situations
G. You need to use your willpower to resist temptations that surround you
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Cesare Mencarini graduated from high school in England with excellent grades. But he was more excited about his ____21____ —building a working nuclear fusion reactor (核聚变反应堆).
Cesare grew up in Italy, but his family moved to Cardiff, England two years ago because his father ____22____ a new job there. As a child, Cesare ____23____ an interest in electronics. At Cardiff, after seeing a video about someone building a fusion reactor, Cesare was ____24____ to build one, too.
But the school ____25____ his idea at first. Cesare didn’t give up. ____26____, he tried his best to persuade his teachers. ____27____, after a complete safety review, and with an extra advisor offering to help out, the school gave in.
Cesare’s regular classes weren’t giving him enough ____28____ to build a fusion reactor. So he spent countless hours doing research, ____29____ information on the Interment, and watching videos.
“We’re living in an age when almost everything is ______30______ online,” he says. When he faced a problem, he would read, watch 10 or 15 videos, and then try to ______31______ it. He also joined a website in order to receive ______32______ from scientists with more experience.
As a result of Cesare’s continuous effort, at the very end of the school year last June, the reactor was ______33______.
Cesare was one of the youngest students to have created such an advanced fusion reactor. For him, it wasn’t ______34______ about the reactor. It was also about learning by doing, and about ______35______ with other people doing similar things.
21. A. solution B. agreement C. achievement D. task
22. A. created B. landed C. required D. refused
23. A. developed B. quit C. adjusted D. shared
24. A. invited B. allowed C. taught D. inspired
25. A. ignored B. checked C. challenged D. improved
26. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Still D. Otherwise
27. A. By all means B. On purpose C. After all D. In the end
28. A. attention B. knowledge C. time D. freedom
29. A. spreading B. collecting C. forecasting D. correcting
30. A. suitable B. safe C. available D. impressive
31. A. consider B. identify C. record D. fix
32. A. payment B. protection C. praise D. advice
33. A. replaced B. discovered C. completed D. distinguished
34. A. actually B. hardly C. simply D. usually
35. A. arguing B. connecting C. competing D. living
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
The Great Wall, ____36____ was constructed from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD, is on the northern border of China. It has a total ____37____ (long) of more than 20,000 kilometers. It begins at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east ____38____ ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west.
The main body of the Great Wall ____39____ (consist) of walls, horse tracks, watchtowers, and shelters on the wall, with fortresses (堡垒) and passes ____40____ (include). The Great Wall reflects exchanges between agricultural cultures and nomadic (游牧的) cultures in ancient China. It provides strong physical evidence of the far-sighted political strategic thinking and strong defence forces of central empires in ancient China, and is a ____41____ (power) example of the fine military architecture, technology and art of ancient China. It served ____42____ the national symbol for making sure of the security of the country and its people in the past.
The Great Wall must be protected as ____43____ whole. China’s central government is responsible for ____44____ (guide) the local governments as well as those non-profit organizations on management and protection ____45____ (measure) for the Great Wall.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 最近，我国一些城市街头出现无人驾驶出租车。请你就此现象写一篇文章，向你校英文报Hot Topic栏目投稿，内容包括：
1.你是否支持无人驾驶出租车；
2.阐述你的理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 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。
It was ten years ago. I was a shy girl with few words. In every social situation, I avoid having conversations with strangers.
However, I was fond of listening to and telling stories. As the storytellers on stage told interesting stories, the audience laughed, wept and sang. Like everyone else, I was attracted by them and admired them. I kept telling myself in my heart: “I love stories! These are my kind of people! I want to be a storyteller!”
Storytelling means getting up on a stage under bright lights and addressing strangers. Storytelling also requires using a microphone and tons of memorization. Let’s not forget self-confidence and the ability to act! Where was I going to get the talent, memory, and courage needed to become a storyteller
Second only to death, public speaking was my greatest fear. “I must be crazy!” I thought to myself. “My memory isn’t that great. What if I get up there and forget my story ”
However, I didn’t want to fail, and the opportunity to give the gift of laughter or touch people’s hearts with heartwarming stories meant more to me than the pain of self-discipline it would require to become a storyteller. All I had to do was gather all my courage and march forward through my wall of fears.
So, one day when I heard about an upcoming storytelling event in my town, I decided to take part in it. It was the first time for me to stand on stage. It felt as if I were being led to the guillotine （断头台）. One hundred pairs of eyes were fixed on me as I stood on stage, performing a humorous story. My hands were icy cold, and my mind went completely empty. It didn’t turn out well, and I tasted the bitter （苦涩的） feeling of failure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice.
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Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again.
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绝密★启用前
答案
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why does Linda refuse to go to the concert
A. She doesn’t like it.
B. She will write a book report.
C. She hasn’t finished her homework.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She is full.
B. She wants more cake.
C. She will learn cooking from the man.
4. What is the woman trying to do
A. Express her thanks. B. Give some advice. C. Invite the man to dinner.
5. How will the woman probably go to the airport
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By taxi.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Frank usually do at home
A. He does the washing. B. He cleans the house. C. He prepares the food.
7. What does Frank think Karen should do
A. Relax more. B. Study harder. C. Do some housework.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A five-star hotel. B. A short holiday. C. A bus trip.
9. Where can the man buy glasses for his cousin
A. In a gift shop. B. At a factory. C. From the guide.
10. How much should the man pay
A 129 pounds. B.240 pounds. C.258 pounds.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the man feel about the interview
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Worried.
12. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Express thanks. B. Make an apology. C. Take the offer immediately.
13. What will the man do next
A. Give the woman a hand. B. Write a thank-you note. C. Prepare for another interview.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman probably doing
A. Hosting a TV program. B. Giving a biology lesson. C. Holding a club meeting.
15. When does the man usually go into the field
A. At around 4 a. m. B. At around 5 a. m. C. At around 8 a. m.
16. What is unforgettable for the man in the Okavango Delta
A. Observing a lion. B/ Following a tiger. C. Filming a bird.
17. Why did the mother elephant attack the car
A. She was scared by its noise. B. She tried to protect her baby. C. She lost her patience.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where does the story in the movie take place
A. In a modern city. B. In a beautiful village. C. In a seaside town.
19. What does Luka like doing
A. Listening to others’ stories. B. Taking adventures outdoors. C. Spending time with his friends.
20. Why is the friendship threatened
A. Luka keeps a terrible secret from his friend.
B. Luka’s family has to move to another town.
C. Luka’s new friend is actually a sea creature.
听力答案 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Community Celebrations
John Biggers Video Image
As the 100th birthday of the late John Biggers approaches in 2024, the MFAH celebrates his achievements. These videos present a conversation with artists he inspired, and a look at the wall painting he was requested to paint describing longshoremen (码头工人) of Houston.
I Too, We Two!
Virtual experiences—dance, music, spoken-word performances, interviews, and more—pay respect to the African American artists whose works are on view in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The title “I Too, We Two!” suggests the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFAH and also references (参考) the Ensemble Theatre’s virtual production I, Too, Am America.
Quilts: A Mosaic of Art and Community
Meet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the tradition of African American quilting (缝被子) while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston. In this two-part video series, learn about the central community spirit hidden in the art of quilt-making from Jubilee members.
My Journey with Flamenco
See the various styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries. These videos feature Ana Maria Barcelo and the founders of Houston flamenco performance company Solero Flamenco: Jeremias García and Irma La Paloma. The exhibition Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library provides the inspiration.
1. What can you do in John Biggers Video Image
A. Enjoy a painting.
B. Take part in a birthday celebration.
C. Communicate with inspiring artists.
D. Admire works focusing on the struggles of longshoremen.
2. What do I Too, We Two! and My Journey with Flamenco have in common
A. They stress teamwork in their videos. B. They display lifestyles of different peoples.
C. They have something to do with music. D. They are in memory of African American artists.
3. Which celebration shows the traditional skills of African Americans
A. John Biggers Video Image. B. I Too, We Two!
C. My Journey with Flamenco. D. Quills: A Mosaic of Art and Community.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
In 2009, the economic downturns hit my family and my town of Hamilton pretty hard. I set up Missouri Star Quilt Company as a way of earning money for my retirement while doing something I loved. But like almost every small business at the time, Missouri Star wasn’t attracting much attention. To help get the word out, my son suggested we film some tutorials (教程) and post them to YouTube.
“I’ve never thought of it that way before. That’s interesting!” I answered. “But what on earth is a tutorial Tell me more about it.”
Back then, I had never visited YouTube, but I decided to give it a try. I set up my sewing machine (缝纫机) in a comer of the shop and my son began to shoot our first video on a handheld camera. We didn’t even lake the trouble to close the shop door because there were few customers. Those first videos didn’t always look nice, but I think people admired me for the fact that I was making a hobby that sometimes felt frightening to learn more approachable.
Week by week, we started seeing our views and follower numbers go up. We first got 1,000 followers, and then 10,000. And while our online following was growing, we started getting some new visitors in real life, too. The customers picked up! And they were coming from everywhere.
By 2012, we had over 250,000 followers and our sales grew quickly. We decided to play apart in improving our community. One by one, we opened 12 quilting shops and partnered with talented chefs, cooks and bakers in our community to help them open their own business. In the small town with a population of 1,800, Missouri Star Quilt Company now employs over 400 people.
Now we are regularly receiving large groups of visitors to Missouri Star Quilt Company shops. Great as those numbers are, the thing that makes me happiest is what I did in that very first video: teaching someone how to quilt. I’m so happy YouTube has given me the opportunity to share my passion with others. It’s meant the world to my small business, to my community and to me.
4. What can be learned about Missouri Star Quilt Company when it was first founded
A. It immediately became a hit.
B. It took up all the author’s spare time.
C. It failed to meet the author’s expectations.
D. It suffered strong competition from other similar companies.
5. How did the author feel about her son’s suggestion
A. Worried. B. Proud. C. Doubtful. D. Curious.
6. What influence has Missouri Star Quilt Company had on the town
A. It has attracted many foreign visitors to the town.
B. It has made the government support the town economically.
C. It has helped the town’s population increase significantly.
D. It has brought benefits for the town in more than one way.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To share a personal story. B. To introduce a successful company.
C. To display the power of social media. D. To show the popularity of a small town.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. A
C
A survey of 787 members of the Society of Authors (SoA) has found that a third of translators and a quarter of illustrators have lost work to generative (生成式) artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Translators are also more likely to use AI to support their work, with 37% of those who were surveyed saying they have done so, followed by 25% of non-fiction writers.
The survey explores the experiences of those in creative careers with AI systems, and their views and concerns about the future impact on creative careers. The survey’s participants include writers of fiction and non-fiction, playwriters and poets as well as journalists, illustrators and translators.
Only one in ten illustrators report having made use of AI systems in their work, compared to a fifth of fiction writers and a quarter of non-fiction writers. Meanwhile, around 3 in 10 illustrators and writers say that they have used generative AI to come up with ideas.
The survey also stresses the level of concern about the future impact of AI on creative work, with almost two-thirds of fiction writers and over half of non-fiction writers saying that they believe generative AI will impact their future income in a bad way. This concern is even more prevalent among translators and illustrators, with almost three-quarters from both groups worried about their future income because of AI.
The participants all think it necessary to make laws on generative AI when it comes to copyright holders’ being asked for permission, credited and compensated (补偿). Commenting on the findings, the SoA has said that there is “an immediate need” for laws in terms of generative AI systems.
“No one expects generative AI lo be un-invented, and we all know its potential to be a convenient and useful tool,” said Nicola Solomon, chairman of the Creators’ Rights Alliance and he SoA chief executive. “But it is not too late to ensure that it is developed as well as used in a proper way, and generative AI must remain a tool to support and enhance human-made creative works, not a cheap replacement of them.”
8. Who uses AI least in their work according to the survey
A. Translators. B. Illustrators. C. Fiction writers. D. Non-fiction writers.
9. What does the underlined word “prevalent” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Common. B. Unacceptable. C. Reasonable. D. Unnecessary.
10. What is the survey participants’ general agreement
A. Getting paid by AI developers. B. Managing the development of AI.
C. Stopping developing generative AI. D. Collecting comments on generative AI.
11. What does Nicola Solomon say about generative AI
A. It’s still too early to realize its potential. B. It should be limited lo professional use.
C. It should be developed and used wisely. D. It will be a powerful tool for creative works.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C
D
Scientists say the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now becoming a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions (排放) that are causing the climate lo warm, according to a new study.
The Great Salt Lake has reduced in area by almost half in recent years. “Human-caused desiccation (干涸) of the Great Salt Lake is making huge areas of the lake bed come into sight and giving off large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere,” said Soren Brothers, the museum’s climate change curator.
The researchers found that the drying lake bed gave off 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which would translate to a 7% increase in Utah’s human-caused emissions. According to scientists, 4 million tons of CO2 is equal to the total annual emissions of 140 passenger planes.
Scientists say the state is as dry as it’s been in 1,200 years. The drought has been made worse by climate change. Agriculture has also played a huge role in the lake’s present situation. Upstream water diversions (改道) for farms and dairies have resulted in less lows into the lake. Utah’s rapid population growth is also a reason.
The loss of water has serious impacts on the lives of animals and people. Researchers in Utah have begun to discover sharp reductions in shorebird populations as a result of brine shrimp dying out. Dust storms and air pollution, born out of a dried-up lake bed, are also a major concern for Utah residents. That’s worrisome for the majority of Utah’s 3.3 million population who live near the lake.
The Great Salt Lake’s levels have rebounded (回升) slightly in recent years due to the last two snowy winters. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promised to prevent the lake from drying up on his watch. “For generations, the lake was seen as kind of this dead thing that just happens to be there and will always be there,” Cox told NPR in April. “And now that people are realizing there’s a possibility that it might not always be here, that has reminded people and attracted their attention in a positive way.”
12. Why does the author mention passenger planes
A. To present the promising future of travelling by plane.
B. To stress much CO2 has been given off by the drying lake.
C. To show they are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
D. To compare the amounts of CO2 given off by different human activities.
13. What’s the function of the fourth paragraph
A. To explain reasons. B. To provide evidence.
C. To appeal for immediate action. D. To list possible results.
14. What is a positive reminder according to Spencer Cox
A. The belief that the lake will always be there.
B. The promise that the lake will be under protection.
C. The fact that the lake has stopped reducing in area.
D. The realization that the lake is likely to disappear.
15. What would be the most suitable title for the text
A. What Makes the Great Salt Lake Dry Up
B. How Does the Great Salt Lake Recover Its Water
C. The Drying Great Salt Lake Causes Climate Change
D. The Drying Great Salt Lake Affects Utah People’s Lives
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What is self-discipline (自律) It’s what keeps you from eating too many chips when you’re on a diet or from buying things you don’t need. ____16____, but it will take practice and will require you to be patient and kind to yourself. Here are some ways you could start developing self-discipline:
Figure out your “why”
Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, once said, “Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’.” When you find your “why”, or the reason why you want to do something, you can remind yourself of these reasons when things get difficult. ____17____.
Be aware
____18____: what to eat, when to go to bed, or whether you should send that seemingly improper text. We can avoid temptations (诱惑) or give in to them. For example, people often say that you should not go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Why Because you are more likely to buy junk foods, snacks or other high-calorie foods.
____19____
If you don’t know where you’re going, it might be easier to get distracted (分心). If this sounds like you, you can create a list of clear action steps that you intend to take on a daily or weekly basis until you reach your goal. Whether you want to develop good habits or remove bad habits, creating a clear road map will help you achieve success.
Start small
As an old saying goes: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” Now that you have a plan, take a step. Remember it’s unrealistic to expect results overnight. ____20____, as this can lead you to feel extremely stressed and might even cause you to quit your plan.
A. Develop a plan
B. Aim high and think big
C. Don’t try to do everything in one week
D. Every day you make decisions about how you live
E. Self-discipline is a skill and anyone can improve it
F. This helps you keep self-disciplined even in difficult situations
G. You need to use your willpower to resist temptations that surround you
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. C
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Cesare Mencarini graduated from high school in England with excellent grades. But he was more excited about his ____21____ —building a working nuclear fusion reactor (核聚变反应堆).
Cesare grew up in Italy, but his family moved to Cardiff, England two years ago because his father ____22____ a new job there. As a child, Cesare ____23____ an interest in electronics. At Cardiff, after seeing a video about someone building a fusion reactor, Cesare was ____24____ to build one, too.
But the school ____25____ his idea at first. Cesare didn’t give up. ____26____, he tried his best to persuade his teachers. ____27____, after a complete safety review, and with an extra advisor offering to help out, the school gave in.
Cesare’s regular classes weren’t giving him enough ____28____ to build a fusion reactor. So he spent countless hours doing research, ____29____ information on the Interment, and watching videos.
“We’re living in an age when almost everything is ______30______ online,” he says. When he faced a problem, he would read, watch 10 or 15 videos, and then try to ______31______ it. He also joined a website in order to receive ______32______ from scientists with more experience.
As a result of Cesare’s continuous effort, at the very end of the school year last June, the reactor was ______33______.
Cesare was one of the youngest students to have created such an advanced fusion reactor. For him, it wasn’t ______34______ about the reactor. It was also about learning by doing, and about ______35______ with other people doing similar things.
21. A. solution B. agreement C. achievement D. task
22. A. created B. landed C. required D. refused
23. A. developed B. quit C. adjusted D. shared
24. A. invited B. allowed C. taught D. inspired
25. A. ignored B. checked C. challenged D. improved
26. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Still D. Otherwise
27. A. By all means B. On purpose C. After all D. In the end
28. A. attention B. knowledge C. time D. freedom
29. A. spreading B. collecting C. forecasting D. correcting
30. A. suitable B. safe C. available D. impressive
31. A. consider B. identify C. record D. fix
32. A. payment B. protection C. praise D. advice
33. A. replaced B. discovered C. completed D. distinguished
34. A. actually B. hardly C. simply D. usually
35. A. arguing B. connecting C. competing D. living
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. B
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
The Great Wall, ____36____ was constructed from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD, is on the northern border of China. It has a total ____37____ (long) of more than 20,000 kilometers. It begins at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east ____38____ ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west.
The main body of the Great Wall ____39____ (consist) of walls, horse tracks, watchtowers, and shelters on the wall, with fortresses (堡垒) and passes ____40____ (include). The Great Wall reflects exchanges between agricultural cultures and nomadic (游牧的) cultures in ancient China. It provides strong physical evidence of the far-sighted political strategic thinking and strong defence forces of central empires in ancient China, and is a ____41____ (power) example of the fine military architecture, technology and art of ancient China. It served ____42____ the national symbol for making sure of the security of the country and its people in the past.
The Great Wall must be protected as ____43____ whole. China’s central government is responsible for ____44____ (guide) the local governments as well as those non-profit organizations on management and protection ____45____ (measure) for the Great Wall.
【答案】36. which
37. length 38. and
39. consists
40. included
41. powerful
42. as 43. a
44. guiding
45. measures
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 最近，我国一些城市街头出现无人驾驶出租车。请你就此现象写一篇文章，向你校英文报Hot Topic栏目投稿，内容包括：
1.你是否支持无人驾驶出租车；
2.阐述你的理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】One possible version:
Recently driverless taxis have appeared in some cities in China, which causes heated discussions among people. Personally, I’m in favour of driverless taxis for several reasons.
First, driverless taxis are safer. They will remove the concerns that drivers get tired easily. Second, driverless taxis are cheaper. Generally, they only charge half of the price the normal taxis charge. Besides, humans will be liberated from boring work to enjoy life.
In a word, we should embrace new technology instead of refusing it. Our life will become better because of advances in science and technology.
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 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。
It was ten years ago. I was a shy girl with few words. In every social situation, I avoid having conversations with strangers.
However, I was fond of listening to and telling stories. As the storytellers on stage told interesting stories, the audience laughed, wept and sang. Like everyone else, I was attracted by them and admired them. I kept telling myself in my heart: “I love stories! These are my kind of people! I want to be a storyteller!”
Storytelling means getting up on a stage under bright lights and addressing strangers. Storytelling also requires using a microphone and tons of memorization. Let’s not forget self-confidence and the ability to act! Where was I going to get the talent, memory, and courage needed to become a storyteller
Second only to death, public speaking was my greatest fear. “I must be crazy!” I thought to myself. “My memory isn’t that great. What if I get up there and forget my story ”
However, I didn’t want to fail, and the opportunity to give the gift of laughter or touch people’s hearts with heartwarming stories meant more to me than the pain of self-discipline it would require to become a storyteller. All I had to do was gather all my courage and march forward through my wall of fears.
So, one day when I heard about an upcoming storytelling event in my town, I decided to take part in it. It was the first time for me to stand on stage. It felt as if I were being led to the guillotine （断头台）. One hundred pairs of eyes were fixed on me as I stood on stage, performing a humorous story. My hands were icy cold, and my mind went completely empty. It didn’t turn out well, and I tasted the bitter （苦涩的） feeling of failure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice.
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Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again.
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【答案】One possible version:
However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice. I started to tell stories every day, sometimes in front of my classmates and sometimes in front of the mirror in my living room. Within a few months of intense practice, I spoke more naturally and fluently. More importantly, my self-confidence began to rise bit by bit. I became more comfortable talking with new people. I was a different girl from the shy one who was afraid of strangers and public speaking. I changed dramatically, which was really amazing!
Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again. Unlike the first time, I went on stage with ease and relaxation. I told a well-prepared and brilliant story in a vivid way. A big round of applause proved that I had done a great job. A thrill of excitement and relief went through me. Never before had I experienced such a feeling of achievement. All these wonderful changes in my life came about when I listened to my heart and conquered my fears. “Where there is a will, there is a way” has once again witnessed its success.
海南省2024—2025学年高二年级学业水平诊断 (一)
英语
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why does Linda refuse to go to the concert
A. She doesn’t like it.
B. She will write a book report.
C. She hasn’t finished her homework.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She is full.
B. She wants more cake.
C. She will learn cooking from the man.
4. What is the woman trying to do
A. Express her thanks. B. Give some advice. C. Invite the man to dinner.
5. How will the woman probably go to the airport
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By taxi.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Frank usually do at home
A. He does the washing. B. He cleans the house. C. He prepares the food.
7. What does Frank think Karen should do
A. Relax more. B. Study harder. C. Do some housework.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A five-star hotel. B. A short holiday. C. A bus trip.
9. Where can the man buy glasses for his cousin
A. In a gift shop. B. At a factory. C. From the guide.
10. How much should the man pay
A 129 pounds. B.240 pounds. C.258 pounds.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the man feel about the interview
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Worried.
12. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Express thanks. B. Make an apology. C. Take the offer immediately.
13. What will the man do next
A. Give the woman a hand. B. Write a thank-you note. C. Prepare for another interview.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman probably doing
A. Hosting a TV program. B. Giving a biology lesson. C. Holding a club meeting.
15. When does the man usually go into the field
A At around 4 a. m. B. At around 5 a. m. C. At around 8 a. m.
16. What is unforgettable for the man in the Okavango Delta
A. Observing a lion. B/ Following a tiger. C. Filming a bird.
17. Why did the mother elephant attack the car
A. She was scared by its noise. B. She tried to protect her baby. C. She lost her patience.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where does the story in the movie take place
A. In a modern city. B. In a beautiful village. C. In a seaside town.
19. What does Luka like doing
A. Listening to others’ stories. B. Taking adventures outdoors. C. Spending time with his friends.
20. Why is the friendship threatened
A. Luka keeps a terrible secret from his friend.
B. Luka’s family has to move to another town.
C. Luka’s new friend is actually a sea creature.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Community Celebrations
John Biggers Video Image
As the 100th birthday of the late John Biggers approaches in 2024, the MFAH celebrates his achievements. These videos present a conversation with artists he inspired, and a look at the wall painting he was requested to paint describing longshoremen (码头工人) of Houston.
I Too, We Two!
Virtual experiences—dance, music, spoken-word performances, interviews, and more—pay respect to the African American artists whose works are on view in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The title “I Too, We Two!” suggests the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFAH and also references (参考) the Ensemble Theatre’s virtual production I, Too, Am America.
Quilts: A Mosaic of Art and Community
Meet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the tradition of African American quilting (缝被子) while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston. In this two-part video series, learn about the central community spirit hidden in the art of quilt-making from Jubilee members.
My Journey with Flamenco
See the various styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries. These videos feature Ana Maria Barcelo and the founders of Houston flamenco performance company Solero Flamenco: Jeremias García and Irma La Paloma. The exhibition Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library provides the inspiration.
1. What can you do in John Biggers Video Image
A. Enjoy a painting.
B. Take part in a birthday celebration.
C. Communicate with inspiring artists.
D. Admire works focusing on the struggles of longshoremen.
2. What do I Too, We Two! and My Journey with Flamenco have in common
A. They stress teamwork in their videos. B. They display lifestyles of different peoples.
C. They have something to do with music. D. They are in memory of African American artists.
3. Which celebration shows the traditional skills of African Americans
A. John Biggers Video Image. B. I Too, We Two!
C. My Journey with Flamenco. D. Quills: A Mosaic of Art and Community.
B
In 2009 the economic downturns hit my family and my town of Hamilton pretty hard. I set up Missouri Star Quilt Company as a way of earning money for my retirement while doing something I loved. But like almost every small business at the time, Missouri Star wasn’t attracting much attention. To help get the word out, my son suggested we film some tutorials (教程) and post them to YouTube.
“I’ve never thought of it that way before. That’s interesting!” I answered. “But what on earth is a tutorial Tell me more about it.”
Back then, I had never visited YouTube, but I decided to give it a try. I set up my sewing machine (缝纫机) in a comer of the shop and my son began to shoot our first video on a handheld camera. We didn’t even lake the trouble to close the shop door because there were few customers. Those first videos didn’t always look nice, but I think people admired me for the fact that I was making a hobby that sometimes felt frightening to learn more approachable.
Week by week, we started seeing our views and follower numbers go up. We first got 1,000 followers, and then 10,000. And while our online following was growing, we started getting some new visitors in real life, too. The customers picked up! And they were coming from everywhere.
By 2012, we had over 250,000 followers and our sales grew quickly. We decided to play apart in improving our community. One by one, we opened 12 quilting shops and partnered with talented chefs, cooks and bakers in our community to help them open their own business. In the small town with a population of 1,800, Missouri Star Quilt Company now employs over 400 people.
Now we are regularly receiving large groups of visitors to Missouri Star Quilt Company shops. Great as those numbers are, the thing that makes me happiest is what I did in that very first video: teaching someone how to quilt. I’m so happy YouTube has given me the opportunity to share my passion with others. It’s meant the world to my small business, to my community and to me.
4. What can be learned about Missouri Star Quilt Company when it was first founded
A. It immediately became a hit.
B. It took up all the author’s spare time.
C. It failed to meet the author’s expectations.
D. It suffered strong competition from other similar companies.
5. How did the author feel about her son’s suggestion
A. Worried. B. Proud. C. Doubtful. D. Curious.
6. What influence has Missouri Star Quilt Company had on the town
A. It has attracted many foreign visitors to the town.
B. It has made the government support the town economically.
C. It has helped the town’s population increase significantly.
D. It has brought benefits for the town in more than one way.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To share a personal story. B. To introduce a successful company.
C. To display the power of social media. D. To show the popularity of a small town.
C
A survey of 787 members of the Society of Authors (SoA) has found that a third of translators and a quarter of illustrators have lost work to generative (生成式的) artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Translators are also more likely to use AI to support their work, with 37% of those who were surveyed saying they have done so, followed by 25% of non-fiction writers.
The survey explores the experiences of those in creative careers with AI systems, and their views and concerns about the future impact on creative careers. The survey’s participants include writers of fiction and non-fiction, playwriters and poets as well as journalists, illustrators and translators.
Only one in ten illustrators report having made use of AI systems in their work, compared to a fifth of fiction writers and a quarter of non-fiction writers. Meanwhile, around 3 in 10 illustrators and writers say that they have used generative AI to come up with ideas.
The survey also stresses the level of concern about the future impact of AI on creative work, with almost two-thirds of fiction writers and over half of non-fiction writers saying that they believe generative AI will impact their future income in a bad way. This concern is even more prevalent among translators and illustrators, with almost three-quarters from both groups worried about their future income because of AI.
The participants all think it necessary to make laws on generative AI when it comes to copyright holders’ being asked for permission, credited and compensated (补偿). Commenting on the findings, the SoA has said that there is “an immediate need” for laws in terms of generative AI systems.
“No one expects generative AI lo be un-invented, and we all know its potential to be a convenient and useful tool,” said Nicola Solomon, chairman of the Creators’ Rights Alliance and he SoA chief executive. “But it is not too late to ensure that it is developed as well as used in a proper way, and generative AI must remain a tool to support and enhance human-made creative works, not a cheap replacement of them.”
8. Who uses AI least in their work according to the survey
A. Translators. B. Illustrators. C. Fiction writers. D. Non-fiction writers.
9. What does the underlined word “prevalent” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Common. B. Unacceptable. C. Reasonable. D. Unnecessary.
10. What is the survey participants’ general agreement
A. Getting paid by AI developers. B. Managing the development of AI.
C. Stopping developing generative AI. D. Collecting comments on generative AI.
11. What does Nicola Solomon say about generative AI
A. It’s still too early to realize its potential. B. It should be limited lo professional use.
C. It should be developed and used wisely. D. It will be a powerful tool for creative works.
D
Scientists say the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now becoming a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions (排放) that are causing the climate lo warm, according to a new study.
The Great Salt Lake has reduced in area by almost half in recent years. “Human-caused desiccation (干涸) of the Great Salt Lake is making huge areas of the lake bed come into sight and giving off large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere,” said Soren Brothers, the museum’s climate change curator.
The researchers found that the drying lake bed gave off 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which would translate to a 7% increase in Utah’s human-caused emissions. According to scientists, 4 million tons of CO2 is equal to the total annual emissions of 140 passenger planes.
Scientists say the state is as dry as it’s been in 1200 years. The drought has been made worse by climate change. Agriculture has also played a huge role in the lake’s present situation. Upstream water diversions (改道) for farms and dairies have resulted in less lows into the lake. Utah’s rapid population growth is also a reason.
The loss of water has serious impacts on the lives of animals and people. Researchers in Utah have begun to discover sharp reductions in shorebird populations as a result of brine shrimp dying out. Dust storms and air pollution, born out of a dried-up lake bed, are also a major concern for Utah residents. That’s worrisome for the majority of Utah’s 3.3 million population who live near the lake.
The Great Salt Lake’s levels have rebounded (回升) slightly in recent years due to the last two snowy winters. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promised to prevent the lake from drying up on his watch. “For generations, the lake was seen as kind of this dead thing that just happens to be there and will always be there,” Cox told NPR in April. “And now that people are realizing there’s a possibility that it might not always be here, that has reminded people and attracted their attention in a positive way.”
12. Why does the author mention passenger planes
A. To present the promising future of travelling by plane.
B. To stress much CO2 has been given off by the drying lake.
C. To show they are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
D. To compare the amounts of CO2 given off by different human activities.
13. What’s the function of the fourth paragraph
A. To explain reasons. B. To provide evidence.
C. To appeal for immediate action. D. To list possible results.
14. What is a positive reminder according to Spencer Cox
A. The belief that the lake will always be there.
B. The promise that the lake will be under protection.
C. The fact that the lake has stopped reducing in area.
D. The realization that the lake is likely to disappear.
15. What would be the most suitable title for the text
A. What Makes the Great Salt Lake Dry Up
B. How Does the Great Salt Lake Recover Its Water
C. The Drying Great Salt Lake Causes Climate Change
D. The Drying Great Salt Lake Affects Utah People’s Lives
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What is self-discipline (自律) It’s what keeps you from eating too many chips when you’re on a diet or from buying things you don’t need. ____16____, but it will take practice and will require you to be patient and kind to yourself. Here are some ways you could start developing self-discipline:
Figure out your “why”
Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, once said, “Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’.” When you find your “why”, or the reason why you want to do something, you can remind yourself of these reasons when things get difficult. ____17____.
Be aware
____18____: what to eat, when to go to bed, or whether you should send that seemingly improper text. We can avoid temptations (诱惑) or give in to them. For example, people often say that you should not go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Why Because you are more likely to buy junk foods, snacks or other high-calorie foods.
____19____
If you don’t know where you’re going, it might be easier to get distracted (分心). If this sounds like you, you can create a list of clear action steps that you intend to take on a daily or weekly basis until you reach your goal. Whether you want to develop good habits or remove bad habits, creating a clear road map will help you achieve success.
Start small
As an old saying goes: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” Now that you have a plan, take a step. Remember it’s unrealistic to expect results overnight. ____20____, as this can lead you to feel extremely stressed and might even cause you to quit your plan.
A. Develop a plan
B Aim high and think big
C. Don’t try to do everything in one week
D. Every day you make decisions about how you live
E. Self-discipline is a skill and anyone can improve it
F. This helps you keep self-disciplined even in difficult situations
G. You need to use your willpower to resist temptations that surround you
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Cesare Mencarini graduated from high school in England with excellent grades. But he was more excited about his ____21____ —building a working nuclear fusion reactor (核聚变反应堆).
Cesare grew up in Italy, but his family moved to Cardiff, England two years ago because his father ____22____ a new job there. As a child, Cesare ____23____ an interest in electronics. At Cardiff, after seeing a video about someone building a fusion reactor, Cesare was ____24____ to build one, too.
But the school ____25____ his idea at first. Cesare didn’t give up. ____26____, he tried his best to persuade his teachers. ____27____, after a complete safety review, and with an extra advisor offering to help out, the school gave in.
Cesare’s regular classes weren’t giving him enough ____28____ to build a fusion reactor. So he spent countless hours doing research, ____29____ information on the Interment, and watching videos.
“We’re living in an age when almost everything is ______30______ online,” he says. When he faced a problem, he would read, watch 10 or 15 videos, and then try to ______31______ it. He also joined a website in order to receive ______32______ from scientists with more experience.
As a result of Cesare’s continuous effort, at the very end of the school year last June, the reactor was ______33______.
Cesare was one of the youngest students to have created such an advanced fusion reactor. For him, it wasn’t ______34______ about the reactor. It was also about learning by doing, and about ______35______ with other people doing similar things.
21. A. solution B. agreement C. achievement D. task
22. A. created B. landed C. required D. refused
23. A. developed B. quit C. adjusted D. shared
24. A. invited B. allowed C. taught D. inspired
25. A. ignored B. checked C. challenged D. improved
26. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Still D. Otherwise
27. A. By all means B. On purpose C. After all D. In the end
28. A. attention B. knowledge C. time D. freedom
29. A. spreading B. collecting C. forecasting D. correcting
30. A. suitable B. safe C. available D. impressive
31. A. consider B. identify C. record D. fix
32. A. payment B. protection C. praise D. advice
33. A. replaced B. discovered C. completed D. distinguished
34. A. actually B. hardly C. simply D. usually
35. A. arguing B. connecting C. competing D. living
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
The Great Wall, ____36____ was constructed from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD, is on the northern border of China. It has a total ____37____ (long) of more than 20,000 kilometers. It begins at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east ____38____ ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west.
The main body of the Great Wall ____39____ (consist) of walls, horse tracks, watchtowers, and shelters on the wall, with fortresses (堡垒) and passes ____40____ (include). The Great Wall reflects exchanges between agricultural cultures and nomadic (游牧的) cultures in ancient China. It provides strong physical evidence of the far-sighted political strategic thinking and strong defence forces of central empires in ancient China, and is a ____41____ (power) example of the fine military architecture, technology and art of ancient China. It served ____42____ the national symbol for making sure of the security of the country and its people in the past.
The Great Wall must be protected as ____43____ whole. China’s central government is responsible for ____44____ (guide) the local governments as well as those non-profit organizations on management and protection ____45____ (measure) for the Great Wall.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 最近，我国一些城市街头出现无人驾驶出租车。请你就此现象写一篇文章，向你校英文报Hot Topic栏目投稿，内容包括：
1.你是否支持无人驾驶出租车；
2.阐述你的理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 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。
It was ten years ago. I was a shy girl with few words. In every social situation, I avoid having conversations with strangers.
However, I was fond of listening to and telling stories. As the storytellers on stage told interesting stories, the audience laughed, wept and sang. Like everyone else, I was attracted by them and admired them. I kept telling myself in my heart: “I love stories! These are my kind of people! I want to be a storyteller!”
Storytelling means getting up on a stage under bright lights and addressing strangers. Storytelling also requires using a microphone and tons of memorization. Let’s not forget self-confidence and the ability to act! Where was I going to get the talent, memory, and courage needed to become a storyteller
Second only to death, public speaking was my greatest fear. “I must be crazy!” I thought to myself. “My memory isn’t that great. What if I get up there and forget my story ”
However, I didn’t want to fail, and the opportunity to give the gift of laughter or touch people’s hearts with heartwarming stories meant more to me than the pain of self-discipline it would require to become a storyteller. All I had to do was gather all my courage and march forward through my wall of fears.
So, one day when I heard about an upcoming storytelling event in my town, I decided to take part in it. It was the first time for me to stand on stage. It felt as if I were being led to the guillotine （断头台）. One hundred pairs of eyes were fixed on me as I stood on stage, performing a humorous story. My hands were icy cold, and my mind went completely empty. It didn’t turn out well, and I tasted the bitter （苦涩的） feeling of failure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice.
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Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again.
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绝密★启用前
答案
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why does Linda refuse to go to the concert
A. She doesn’t like it.
B. She will write a book report.
C. She hasn’t finished her homework.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She is full.
B. She wants more cake.
C. She will learn cooking from the man.
4. What is the woman trying to do
A. Express her thanks. B. Give some advice. C. Invite the man to dinner.
5. How will the woman probably go to the airport
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By taxi.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Frank usually do at home
A. He does the washing. B. He cleans the house. C. He prepares the food.
7. What does Frank think Karen should do
A. Relax more. B. Study harder. C. Do some housework.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A five-star hotel. B. A short holiday. C. A bus trip.
9. Where can the man buy glasses for his cousin
A. In a gift shop. B. At a factory. C. From the guide.
10. How much should the man pay
A 129 pounds. B.240 pounds. C.258 pounds.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the man feel about the interview
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Worried.
12. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Express thanks. B. Make an apology. C. Take the offer immediately.
13. What will the man do next
A. Give the woman a hand. B. Write a thank-you note. C. Prepare for another interview.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman probably doing
A. Hosting a TV program. B. Giving a biology lesson. C. Holding a club meeting.
15. When does the man usually go into the field
A. At around 4 a. m. B. At around 5 a. m. C. At around 8 a. m.
16. What is unforgettable for the man in the Okavango Delta
A. Observing a lion. B/ Following a tiger. C. Filming a bird.
17. Why did the mother elephant attack the car
A. She was scared by its noise. B. She tried to protect her baby. C. She lost her patience.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where does the story in the movie take place
A. In a modern city. B. In a beautiful village. C. In a seaside town.
19. What does Luka like doing
A. Listening to others’ stories. B. Taking adventures outdoors. C. Spending time with his friends.
20. Why is the friendship threatened
A. Luka keeps a terrible secret from his friend.
B. Luka’s family has to move to another town.
C. Luka’s new friend is actually a sea creature.
听力答案 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Community Celebrations
John Biggers Video Image
As the 100th birthday of the late John Biggers approaches in 2024, the MFAH celebrates his achievements. These videos present a conversation with artists he inspired, and a look at the wall painting he was requested to paint describing longshoremen (码头工人) of Houston.
I Too, We Two!
Virtual experiences—dance, music, spoken-word performances, interviews, and more—pay respect to the African American artists whose works are on view in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The title “I Too, We Two!” suggests the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFAH and also references (参考) the Ensemble Theatre’s virtual production I, Too, Am America.
Quilts: A Mosaic of Art and Community
Meet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the tradition of African American quilting (缝被子) while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston. In this two-part video series, learn about the central community spirit hidden in the art of quilt-making from Jubilee members.
My Journey with Flamenco
See the various styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries. These videos feature Ana Maria Barcelo and the founders of Houston flamenco performance company Solero Flamenco: Jeremias García and Irma La Paloma. The exhibition Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library provides the inspiration.
1. What can you do in John Biggers Video Image
A. Enjoy a painting.
B. Take part in a birthday celebration.
C. Communicate with inspiring artists.
D. Admire works focusing on the struggles of longshoremen.
2. What do I Too, We Two! and My Journey with Flamenco have in common
A. They stress teamwork in their videos. B. They display lifestyles of different peoples.
C. They have something to do with music. D. They are in memory of African American artists.
3. Which celebration shows the traditional skills of African Americans
A. John Biggers Video Image. B. I Too, We Two!
C. My Journey with Flamenco. D. Quills: A Mosaic of Art and Community.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
In 2009, the economic downturns hit my family and my town of Hamilton pretty hard. I set up Missouri Star Quilt Company as a way of earning money for my retirement while doing something I loved. But like almost every small business at the time, Missouri Star wasn’t attracting much attention. To help get the word out, my son suggested we film some tutorials (教程) and post them to YouTube.
“I’ve never thought of it that way before. That’s interesting!” I answered. “But what on earth is a tutorial Tell me more about it.”
Back then, I had never visited YouTube, but I decided to give it a try. I set up my sewing machine (缝纫机) in a comer of the shop and my son began to shoot our first video on a handheld camera. We didn’t even lake the trouble to close the shop door because there were few customers. Those first videos didn’t always look nice, but I think people admired me for the fact that I was making a hobby that sometimes felt frightening to learn more approachable.
Week by week, we started seeing our views and follower numbers go up. We first got 1,000 followers, and then 10,000. And while our online following was growing, we started getting some new visitors in real life, too. The customers picked up! And they were coming from everywhere.
By 2012, we had over 250,000 followers and our sales grew quickly. We decided to play apart in improving our community. One by one, we opened 12 quilting shops and partnered with talented chefs, cooks and bakers in our community to help them open their own business. In the small town with a population of 1,800, Missouri Star Quilt Company now employs over 400 people.
Now we are regularly receiving large groups of visitors to Missouri Star Quilt Company shops. Great as those numbers are, the thing that makes me happiest is what I did in that very first video: teaching someone how to quilt. I’m so happy YouTube has given me the opportunity to share my passion with others. It’s meant the world to my small business, to my community and to me.
4. What can be learned about Missouri Star Quilt Company when it was first founded
A. It immediately became a hit.
B. It took up all the author’s spare time.
C. It failed to meet the author’s expectations.
D. It suffered strong competition from other similar companies.
5. How did the author feel about her son’s suggestion
A. Worried. B. Proud. C. Doubtful. D. Curious.
6. What influence has Missouri Star Quilt Company had on the town
A. It has attracted many foreign visitors to the town.
B. It has made the government support the town economically.
C. It has helped the town’s population increase significantly.
D. It has brought benefits for the town in more than one way.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To share a personal story. B. To introduce a successful company.
C. To display the power of social media. D. To show the popularity of a small town.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. A
C
A survey of 787 members of the Society of Authors (SoA) has found that a third of translators and a quarter of illustrators have lost work to generative (生成式) artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Translators are also more likely to use AI to support their work, with 37% of those who were surveyed saying they have done so, followed by 25% of non-fiction writers.
The survey explores the experiences of those in creative careers with AI systems, and their views and concerns about the future impact on creative careers. The survey’s participants include writers of fiction and non-fiction, playwriters and poets as well as journalists, illustrators and translators.
Only one in ten illustrators report having made use of AI systems in their work, compared to a fifth of fiction writers and a quarter of non-fiction writers. Meanwhile, around 3 in 10 illustrators and writers say that they have used generative AI to come up with ideas.
The survey also stresses the level of concern about the future impact of AI on creative work, with almost two-thirds of fiction writers and over half of non-fiction writers saying that they believe generative AI will impact their future income in a bad way. This concern is even more prevalent among translators and illustrators, with almost three-quarters from both groups worried about their future income because of AI.
The participants all think it necessary to make laws on generative AI when it comes to copyright holders’ being asked for permission, credited and compensated (补偿). Commenting on the findings, the SoA has said that there is “an immediate need” for laws in terms of generative AI systems.
“No one expects generative AI lo be un-invented, and we all know its potential to be a convenient and useful tool,” said Nicola Solomon, chairman of the Creators’ Rights Alliance and he SoA chief executive. “But it is not too late to ensure that it is developed as well as used in a proper way, and generative AI must remain a tool to support and enhance human-made creative works, not a cheap replacement of them.”
8. Who uses AI least in their work according to the survey
A. Translators. B. Illustrators. C. Fiction writers. D. Non-fiction writers.
9. What does the underlined word “prevalent” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Common. B. Unacceptable. C. Reasonable. D. Unnecessary.
10. What is the survey participants’ general agreement
A. Getting paid by AI developers. B. Managing the development of AI.
C. Stopping developing generative AI. D. Collecting comments on generative AI.
11. What does Nicola Solomon say about generative AI
A. It’s still too early to realize its potential. B. It should be limited lo professional use.
C. It should be developed and used wisely. D. It will be a powerful tool for creative works.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C
D
Scientists say the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now becoming a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions (排放) that are causing the climate lo warm, according to a new study.
The Great Salt Lake has reduced in area by almost half in recent years. “Human-caused desiccation (干涸) of the Great Salt Lake is making huge areas of the lake bed come into sight and giving off large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere,” said Soren Brothers, the museum’s climate change curator.
The researchers found that the drying lake bed gave off 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which would translate to a 7% increase in Utah’s human-caused emissions. According to scientists, 4 million tons of CO2 is equal to the total annual emissions of 140 passenger planes.
Scientists say the state is as dry as it’s been in 1,200 years. The drought has been made worse by climate change. Agriculture has also played a huge role in the lake’s present situation. Upstream water diversions (改道) for farms and dairies have resulted in less lows into the lake. Utah’s rapid population growth is also a reason.
The loss of water has serious impacts on the lives of animals and people. Researchers in Utah have begun to discover sharp reductions in shorebird populations as a result of brine shrimp dying out. Dust storms and air pollution, born out of a dried-up lake bed, are also a major concern for Utah residents. That’s worrisome for the majority of Utah’s 3.3 million population who live near the lake.
The Great Salt Lake’s levels have rebounded (回升) slightly in recent years due to the last two snowy winters. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promised to prevent the lake from drying up on his watch. “For generations, the lake was seen as kind of this dead thing that just happens to be there and will always be there,” Cox told NPR in April. “And now that people are realizing there’s a possibility that it might not always be here, that has reminded people and attracted their attention in a positive way.”
12. Why does the author mention passenger planes
A. To present the promising future of travelling by plane.
B. To stress much CO2 has been given off by the drying lake.
C. To show they are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
D. To compare the amounts of CO2 given off by different human activities.
13. What’s the function of the fourth paragraph
A. To explain reasons. B. To provide evidence.
C. To appeal for immediate action. D. To list possible results.
14. What is a positive reminder according to Spencer Cox
A. The belief that the lake will always be there.
B. The promise that the lake will be under protection.
C. The fact that the lake has stopped reducing in area.
D. The realization that the lake is likely to disappear.
15. What would be the most suitable title for the text
A. What Makes the Great Salt Lake Dry Up
B. How Does the Great Salt Lake Recover Its Water
C. The Drying Great Salt Lake Causes Climate Change
D. The Drying Great Salt Lake Affects Utah People’s Lives
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What is self-discipline (自律) It’s what keeps you from eating too many chips when you’re on a diet or from buying things you don’t need. ____16____, but it will take practice and will require you to be patient and kind to yourself. Here are some ways you could start developing self-discipline:
Figure out your “why”
Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, once said, “Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’.” When you find your “why”, or the reason why you want to do something, you can remind yourself of these reasons when things get difficult. ____17____.
Be aware
____18____: what to eat, when to go to bed, or whether you should send that seemingly improper text. We can avoid temptations (诱惑) or give in to them. For example, people often say that you should not go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Why Because you are more likely to buy junk foods, snacks or other high-calorie foods.
____19____
If you don’t know where you’re going, it might be easier to get distracted (分心). If this sounds like you, you can create a list of clear action steps that you intend to take on a daily or weekly basis until you reach your goal. Whether you want to develop good habits or remove bad habits, creating a clear road map will help you achieve success.
Start small
As an old saying goes: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” Now that you have a plan, take a step. Remember it’s unrealistic to expect results overnight. ____20____, as this can lead you to feel extremely stressed and might even cause you to quit your plan.
A. Develop a plan
B. Aim high and think big
C. Don’t try to do everything in one week
D. Every day you make decisions about how you live
E. Self-discipline is a skill and anyone can improve it
F. This helps you keep self-disciplined even in difficult situations
G. You need to use your willpower to resist temptations that surround you
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. C
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Cesare Mencarini graduated from high school in England with excellent grades. But he was more excited about his ____21____ —building a working nuclear fusion reactor (核聚变反应堆).
Cesare grew up in Italy, but his family moved to Cardiff, England two years ago because his father ____22____ a new job there. As a child, Cesare ____23____ an interest in electronics. At Cardiff, after seeing a video about someone building a fusion reactor, Cesare was ____24____ to build one, too.
But the school ____25____ his idea at first. Cesare didn’t give up. ____26____, he tried his best to persuade his teachers. ____27____, after a complete safety review, and with an extra advisor offering to help out, the school gave in.
Cesare’s regular classes weren’t giving him enough ____28____ to build a fusion reactor. So he spent countless hours doing research, ____29____ information on the Interment, and watching videos.
“We’re living in an age when almost everything is ______30______ online,” he says. When he faced a problem, he would read, watch 10 or 15 videos, and then try to ______31______ it. He also joined a website in order to receive ______32______ from scientists with more experience.
As a result of Cesare’s continuous effort, at the very end of the school year last June, the reactor was ______33______.
Cesare was one of the youngest students to have created such an advanced fusion reactor. For him, it wasn’t ______34______ about the reactor. It was also about learning by doing, and about ______35______ with other people doing similar things.
21. A. solution B. agreement C. achievement D. task
22. A. created B. landed C. required D. refused
23. A. developed B. quit C. adjusted D. shared
24. A. invited B. allowed C. taught D. inspired
25. A. ignored B. checked C. challenged D. improved
26. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Still D. Otherwise
27. A. By all means B. On purpose C. After all D. In the end
28. A. attention B. knowledge C. time D. freedom
29. A. spreading B. collecting C. forecasting D. correcting
30. A. suitable B. safe C. available D. impressive
31. A. consider B. identify C. record D. fix
32. A. payment B. protection C. praise D. advice
33. A. replaced B. discovered C. completed D. distinguished
34. A. actually B. hardly C. simply D. usually
35. A. arguing B. connecting C. competing D. living
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. B
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
The Great Wall, ____36____ was constructed from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD, is on the northern border of China. It has a total ____37____ (long) of more than 20,000 kilometers. It begins at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east ____38____ ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west.
The main body of the Great Wall ____39____ (consist) of walls, horse tracks, watchtowers, and shelters on the wall, with fortresses (堡垒) and passes ____40____ (include). The Great Wall reflects exchanges between agricultural cultures and nomadic (游牧的) cultures in ancient China. It provides strong physical evidence of the far-sighted political strategic thinking and strong defence forces of central empires in ancient China, and is a ____41____ (power) example of the fine military architecture, technology and art of ancient China. It served ____42____ the national symbol for making sure of the security of the country and its people in the past.
The Great Wall must be protected as ____43____ whole. China’s central government is responsible for ____44____ (guide) the local governments as well as those non-profit organizations on management and protection ____45____ (measure) for the Great Wall.
【答案】36. which
37. length 38. and
39. consists
40. included
41. powerful
42. as 43. a
44. guiding
45. measures
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 最近，我国一些城市街头出现无人驾驶出租车。请你就此现象写一篇文章，向你校英文报Hot Topic栏目投稿，内容包括：
1.你是否支持无人驾驶出租车；
2.阐述你的理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】One possible version:
Recently driverless taxis have appeared in some cities in China, which causes heated discussions among people. Personally, I’m in favour of driverless taxis for several reasons.
First, driverless taxis are safer. They will remove the concerns that drivers get tired easily. Second, driverless taxis are cheaper. Generally, they only charge half of the price the normal taxis charge. Besides, humans will be liberated from boring work to enjoy life.
In a word, we should embrace new technology instead of refusing it. Our life will become better because of advances in science and technology.
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 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。
It was ten years ago. I was a shy girl with few words. In every social situation, I avoid having conversations with strangers.
However, I was fond of listening to and telling stories. As the storytellers on stage told interesting stories, the audience laughed, wept and sang. Like everyone else, I was attracted by them and admired them. I kept telling myself in my heart: “I love stories! These are my kind of people! I want to be a storyteller!”
Storytelling means getting up on a stage under bright lights and addressing strangers. Storytelling also requires using a microphone and tons of memorization. Let’s not forget self-confidence and the ability to act! Where was I going to get the talent, memory, and courage needed to become a storyteller
Second only to death, public speaking was my greatest fear. “I must be crazy!” I thought to myself. “My memory isn’t that great. What if I get up there and forget my story ”
However, I didn’t want to fail, and the opportunity to give the gift of laughter or touch people’s hearts with heartwarming stories meant more to me than the pain of self-discipline it would require to become a storyteller. All I had to do was gather all my courage and march forward through my wall of fears.
So, one day when I heard about an upcoming storytelling event in my town, I decided to take part in it. It was the first time for me to stand on stage. It felt as if I were being led to the guillotine （断头台）. One hundred pairs of eyes were fixed on me as I stood on stage, performing a humorous story. My hands were icy cold, and my mind went completely empty. It didn’t turn out well, and I tasted the bitter （苦涩的） feeling of failure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice.
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Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again.
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【答案】One possible version:
However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice. I started to tell stories every day, sometimes in front of my classmates and sometimes in front of the mirror in my living room. Within a few months of intense practice, I spoke more naturally and fluently. More importantly, my self-confidence began to rise bit by bit. I became more comfortable talking with new people. I was a different girl from the shy one who was afraid of strangers and public speaking. I changed dramatically, which was really amazing!
Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again. Unlike the first time, I went on stage with ease and relaxation. I told a well-prepared and brilliant story in a vivid way. A big round of applause proved that I had done a great job. A thrill of excitement and relief went through me. Never before had I experienced such a feeling of achievement. All these wonderful changes in my life came about when I listened to my heart and conquered my fears. “Where there is a will, there is a way” has once again witnessed its success.
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