高二6月月考英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the man want to do
A．Book a table. B．Confirm a reservation. C．Invite the woman to dinner.
2．Why is Henry unable to meet Mrs. Brown tomorrow
A．He hasn’t finished his project yet.
B．He has changed his schedule.
C．Mrs. Brown is busy.
3．How is the weather in the woman’s city at this time of year
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy.
4．What is Shirley like
A．Kind-hearted. B．Hard-working. C．Easy-going.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．A game. B．Their kids’ hobbies. C．Tom’s favorite after-school activity.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where will the speakers go
A．California. B．Texas. C．Utah.
7．What will the speakers do next
A．Go straight to their first stop. B．Find a place for a rest. C．Look at their map.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does Mike fail to ask for a cellphone
A．It costs too much. B．He already has one. C．His father will give him one.
9．How much do the earphones cost
A．$91． B．$100． C．$109．
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Good friends. B．Aunt and nephew. C．Mother and son.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．When did Andrew begin to read the book
A．At 3:30 pm. B．At 4:00 pm. C．At 4:30 pm.
12．What do we know about Noa Denmon
A．She sold books. B．She wrote stories. C．She drew pictures.
13．What is the book mainly about
A．A boy’s life. B．A dog’s experiences. C．An outdoor exploration.
14．What will Andrew do with the book
A．Lend it to Mrs. Johnson. B．Return it to the library. C．Share it with others.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Why were people unwilling to accept Toby
A．He has an extra nose. B．He behaves strangely. C．He just has two legs.
16．What was the music producer’s attitude toward Toby
A．Disappointed. B．Concerned. C．Angry.
17．What is Toby especially good at
A．Dancing with the music. B．Playing difficult tricks. C．Finding hidden things.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What did Shade Ajayi do as a child
A．She made purses and bags.
B．She worked at a shop.
C．She studied at home.
19．Who is Nasrat Busari
A．Shade Ajayi’s teacher. B．Shade Ajayi’s classmate. C．Shade Ajayi’s customer.
20．What encouraged Shade Ajayi to go to school
A．Wanting to get a college degree.
B．Expecting to set a good example.
C．Hoping to operate her business better.
听力答案：1-10 ACBAC ABACB 11-20 BCACA BCBAC
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。
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Join us as we explore the most photogenic roads in the world! The road experts at Instarmac take a look at some of the world’s most famous roads on Instagram and advise which is the best to help make your feed look fantastic!
Route 66
Even though Route 66 was officially removed from the US Highway System almost 40 years ago, it remains one of the world’s most popular and culturally significant roads. A must-visit for any road trip enthusiast, Route 66 is the most-Instagrammed road in the world, with over 2. 1 million posts using the hashtag (标签) #route66.
Great Ocean Road
Stretching for 150 miles across Australia’s south-easterly coast, the Great Ocean Road is the world’s largest war memorial, making it a painful and beautiful expedition. Built between 1919 and 1932 by Australian soldiers on their return from the First World War. the Great Ocean Road links the towns of Torquay and Allansford.
Wild Atlantic Way
One thousand six hundred miles long, the Wild Atlantic Way travels across much of Ireland’s west coast and is Europe’s most westerly road. With panoramic (全景的) views stretching out over the Atlantic Ocean, this winding road is home to stunning natural rock Formations like the Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League, as well as historic man-made features like the lighthouse at Fanad Head and the Baltimore Beacon.
Big Sue
One of the world’s most beautiful coastlines is Big Sur, an California’s Central Coast. The Bit Sue Coast Highway is home to a number of extremely Instagrammable features. Well worth a visit for the mad-tripper, particularly if you can get there in the quieter months outside of the school or summer holidays!
1. Which road was built in memory of a historical event
A. Route 66. B. Big Sur.
C. Wild Atlantic Way. D. Great Ocean Road.
2. What is special about Wild Atlantic Way
A. It is the longest coastal road.
B. It lies on Ireland’s eastern coast.
C. It travels across much of Europe.
D. It features natural and artificial scenery.
3. What do the roads Route 66 and Big Sur have in common
A. They both are coastal roads.
B. They appeal to road trip lovers.
C. They bear traditional cultural value.
D. They remain part of the US Highway System.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B
B
Nanjing Yunjin brocade is traditional Chinese silk art with a history of about 1,600 years. Its complex weaving techniques, various colors and patterns, and its particular choices of materials make it valuable and ancient people said, “An inch of brocade, an inch of gold.” Today, the traditional characteristics and unique skills of yunjin remain to be an award-winning art treasure. Its techniques are passed down from generation to generation by artisans.
Zhou Shuangxi, a national-level inheritor of yunjin weaving techniques, is one of them. Back in 1973, he graduated from a mining school and was selected to become a student at the NanjingYunjin Research Institute along with five other students, just because he was “in good shape”. There were only several masters in their 70s and not even a loom (织布机) to use. “The old masters finally remembered a loom was stored somewhere. When I opened the door, I saw what seemed like a pile of wood,” Zhou recalled.
“Weaving was difficult, but different from mining. Mining requires heavy physical labor, but working with the soft and thin silk requires studying and practicing in front of a loom for decades until you master the technique. My hands became quite awkward due to mining, so I used to put my hands in warm water whenever I could. In this way, they could become softer and weave the silk more easily,” he said.
Out of the six or so students, Zhou is the only one who has insisted on the trade to this day. Having devoted the past five decades to yunjin production despite all the sweat and struggles, he has developed his techniques to the point where he can weave the antique dragon robes in all their small details. He also made various artworks that not only show China's intangible cultural heritage but also serve as Zhou Shuangxi's artistic creations.
“I am lucky to be in such a good era and I have the honor of being a representative inheritor,” Zhou said.
4. What was Zhou's original impression of yunjin weaving techniques as a student
A. They faced an uncertain future. B. They were popular among the public.
C. They required much physical strength. D. They were closely related to his schooling.
5. Why did Zhou put his hands in warm water
A. To relieve the pain of mining. B. To make them much handier.
C. To gain an attractive appearance. D. To rest his hands and draw inspiration.
6. What kind of person is Zhou probably according to the text
A. Determined and creative. B. Awkward and hesitant.
C. Encouraging and honest. D. Adventurous and sociable.
7. What's the text mainly about
A. The ups and downs of yunjin.
B. People's appreciation of a traditional art treasure.
C. Artisans' struggle to pass down traditional techniques.
D. A national-level inheritor of yunjin weaving techniques.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. A 7. D
C
If you struggle with insomnia (失眠)— and, consequently, the bed-covers—you probably have been tempted to try anything that promises better sleep. One thing might sound a little strange but has been known to work: adding a weighted blanket to those bed- covers. “It has become the sleep tool to have,” says Alanna McGinn, founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site. “I’m a huge supporter because it can work so well.”
About 32% of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts there recommend at least seven hours of shut-eye per night for adults. But as many as 35% of adults have trouble sleeping from time to time, and 10% regularly have trouble falling and staying asleep.
The weight—usually between 5 and 30 pounds, which sounds like a lot but is spread out over the entire bed—comes from plastic, glass or metal balls surrounded by filling. The heaviness imitates a touch therapy called deep pressure stimulation. Just as swaddling babies can send them to sleep, using a weighted blanket helps your heart and breathing slow and your body release feel good hormones, including serotonin.
A 2020 review looked at eight studies and concluded that weighted blankets helped reduce anxiety but not necessarily insomnia. Other research tells a slightly different story. A study in Sweden in 2020 looked at 120 people with insomnia and also depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety or attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Those who used a weighted blanket reported that they had better sleep and were less tired, anxious and depressed during the day.
People with circulatory conditions such as diabetes, or breathing issues such as asthma or sleep apnea (窒息), should check with their doctor before using a weighted blanket. “And if you’re someone who gets a little claustrophobic, it’s probably not the best thing for you,” adds McGinn.
8. What will people with insomnia probably do
A. Tend to be cheated. B. Struggle to drop asleep.
C. Work for the sleep tool. D. Be cautious about the blanket.
9. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The severity of sleep trouble. B. Americans suffering insomnia.
C. Sleep difficulty caused by aging. D. Experts’ advice on sleeping hours.
10. Why does the author mention “swaddling babies” in paragraph 3
A. To define a concept. B. To present a result.
C. To explain the principle. D. To draw a conclusion.
11. What can be inferred about the application of the weighted blanket
A. It can extend people’s lifespan.
B. It can help people feel more relaxed.
C. It is friendly to people with breathing issues.
D. It is a request to get the doctor s permission.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
As Geoffrey Hinton, widely seen as the godfather of artificial intelligence, warns about growing dangers from how it is developing, businesses are scrambling to see how they can use the technology to their advantage.
Recently, the hot topic is how to employ ChatGPT style technology across their businesses as quickly as possible. A boss looked at his computer, entered the transcript of a customer complaint call, and asked ChatGPT to respond to it based on set of rules. In about a minute it came up with a very credible answer, which was 85% accurate but only cost 1% of the cost of employing staff. The good news for all is the pure enhancement to productivity.
Technology has improved the quality of life. A lot of innovation has made our entertainment time more enjoyable. But the real shock has been that these technologies are usable in a commercial context, not just for “low-cognitive, repetitive” tasks, i. e. robotic-tasks likely to be automated.
The surprise has been how employable the technology is to highly creative, high-value work. Specifically, creating an image, or music, or coding a programme can be achieved in seconds rather than weeks of briefing and refining. So the good news is that rapid employment of this technology could solve the longstanding productivity crisis. The bad news is that it could occur so rapidly as to overtake workers’ ability to adapt in time, creating social crisis. Could we face in call centers and creative studios in the 2020s, the equivalent of what happened in the coal mines in the 1980s
Some individuals have started to suggest that states should provide a basic income due to the possibility of AI leading to job loss. The response of tech enthusiasts is that “You won’t be replaced by an AI, but you might be replaced by someone who knows how to use AI”. But they used to say that’s why everybody should learn how to code. That might not be such wise career advice any more.
12. What do we learn about ChatGPT
A. It improves customers’ satisfaction.
B. It enhances productivity and reduces cost.
C. It perfects customers’ ability to summarize.
D. It revolutionizes the business with accuracy.
13. How has technology influenced individuals
A. By enriching leisure time. B. By increasing dependence.
C. By simplifying people’s work. D. By reshaping entertainment forms.
14. What does the underlined word “equivalent” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Alternative. B. Opposite. C. Similarity. D. Reference.
15. What is the author s attitude towards the application of AI
A. Intolerant. B. Favorable. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D
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。
For most people traveling abroad, their first choice is probably to rush directly to tourist sights. For me. I find lots of joy in grocery shopping on holiday.
As a vegetarian, finding restaurants that meet my needs is not always easy abroad. ____16____ The first thing I do, after dropping my bags off, is to go to a grocery store. That enables me to cook breakfast in the morning without walking around for hours trying to find “vegan breakfast” near me.
The variety of foods attracts me every time I travel somewhere new. In Malta, I found the most delicious chocolate-filled cakes, the ones I would struggle to find even in the UK. ____17____ I was so delighted that I could enjoy such an unexpected treat. Another surprise was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores.
____18____ Looking for smoked tofu and corn pancakes turns into quite a mission whenever I visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania. There is usually only one variety of smoked tofu, sold in a very small tub (食品盒) and only in the cafeteria section. ____19____ That is because they are never available at the smaller ones.
Grocery shopping on holiday sounds unusual. But it means being involved in the day-to-day lives of a country’s citizens. I can pretend I am a local and put myself in their shoes. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets, an international experience that needs no language, or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night. ____20____
A. I ended up eating these every day for breakfast.
B. The challenge of finding food is interesting. too.
C. The smoked product is unique and specially packed.
D So I always make sure to book a place with a kitchen.
E. It’s an act of understanding people as much as of buying food.
F. Corn pancakes always require a trip to the bigger grocery store.
G. By wandering around in a new country, I start to see what they value.
【答案】16. D 17. A 18. B 19. F 20. E
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。
Joe became interested in metal detecting when his parents gave him a metal detector as a child. He often went out ___21___ after storms. Over the years, he has found watches, Spanish relics, and even an eight-foot-tall ship anchor (锚).
One day, Joe’s metal detector ___22___ something was buried under the sand when he was scanning St. Augustine Beach ___23___ by Hurricane lan in late September 2022. He began digging, expecting he might ___24___ some coins or something of similar value.
But what he found was worth far more than a few cents! He ___25___ a beautiful, huge diamond ring which was about six inches under the ground. However, even though Joe knew it was a special ___26___, he initially had no idea how much the ring was worth until he visited a jewelry store to ___27___ it. When he learned that the ring he’d unearthed was worth $40,000, Joe wasted no time trying to ___28___ the rightful owner!
First, he made a(n) ___29___ on his social media channels, hoping the owner would see it. He then called and emailed jewelry stores all over Florida and beyond, sending photographs and a(n) ___30___ of the ring. And, when a jeweler asked him if he’d considered keeping the prize for himself, Joe ___31___ said, “not even for a minute.”
A couple of weeks passed, and Joe wondered if he’d ever get the ring returned home. Ultimately, he was ___32___ by a man who might be the owner. After ___33___ through photos that the diamond ring was indeed the one his wife had lost, he was ___34___ happy. His wife just said, “Oh my God, I can’t believe it,” and then started crying.
For Joe, though, it might be that the act of returning the treasures” to those who lost them brings him as much ___35___ as finding them in the first place!
21. A. searching B. camping C. testing D. wandering
22. A. declared B. signaled C. displayed D. surveyed
23. A. stuck B. occupied C. swept D. deserted
24. A. bring up B. take over C. set aside D. come upon
25. A. unwrapped B. uncovered C. unfolded D. unloaded
26. A. find B. present C. reminder D. sample
27. A. purchase B. decorate C. assess D. repair
28. A. comfort B. satisfy C. assist D. locate
29. A. post B. initiative C. promotion D. claim
30. A. design B. report C. drawing D. description
31. A. tirelessly B. decisively C. innocently D. cautiously
32. A. accused B. recognized C. thanked D. contacted
33. A. confirming B. suspecting C. considering D. recalling
34. A. somewhat B. barely C. pretty D. merely
35. A. wealth B. joy C. health D. gratitude
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 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。
Now, you can travel back 3,000 years to see what life was like in a capital city of the Shang Dynasty at the new building of the Yinxu Museum in Anyang, Henan province. ___36___ (feature) incredible artifacts, the new museum is open to the public. With ___37___ exhibition space of 22,000 square meters, the expanded museum is the first national major archaeological museum ___38___ (present) the comprehensive Shang civilization.
Nearly 4,000 items or sets of cultural relics are on display in the museum, about three-fourths of which have never been publicly exhibited before. The Yinxu Ruins, listed ___39___ a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, are of earthshaking ___40___ (significant). For example, the oracle bone inscriptions (甲骨文) ___41___ (discover) at the site helped to extend recorded Chinese history to nearly 1,000 years earlier than ___42___ (previous) believed.
___43___ catches your eyes most in the museum is Ya Zhang Niu Zun, a life-like buffalo-shaped exhibit piece. Also on display ___44___ (be) the oracle bones called “The Prince’s Diary”, which record the life of a prince in the Shang Dynasty. “Through this diary, we can see his life is relatable to today’s teenagers. Some cultural elements rooted in daily life have remained unchanged. This cultural continuity is inherited (继承), and the ____45____ (spirit) core of a nation remains constant,” said archaeological researcher Yu Chenglong.
【答案】36. Featuring
37. an 38. to present
39. as 40. significance
41. discovered
42. previously
43. What 44. are
45. spiritual
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 为了增强学生的安全防范意识，今天上午你校组织了紧急逃生疏散演练活动。假定你是李华，请你给校英文广播站写一篇相关的新闻报道，内容包括：
1．活动目的；
2．活动流程；
3．活动感受。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：疏散演练 evacuation drill
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【答案】One emergency evacuation drill
In order to enhance the security awareness of our students, and teach them what to do when a fire or an emergency happens, our school organized a fire evacuation drill this morning.
At half past nine o’clock am, we heard the alarm. Instructed by some teachers in charge, we rushed to the appointed areas in order. Afterwards, we followed the messages on the air to head for the safe place. On arriving at the playground, we stood in line. Our headmaster made a summary, attaching great importance to safety.
Not only did the drill increase our knowledge of protecting ourselves in the face of emergencies, a fire in
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。
I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem ” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why ” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右;2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
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Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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【答案】At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game. Not wanting him to feel left out, I walked over and sat down beside him. “Hey Germy,” he said. “My name is Jamie.” I replied. I wanted to apologize for starting that rumor about him, but I was too ashamed to say it out loudly. “Del, do you want to play kickball with us ” I asked instead. He looked surprised but happy at the same time. After a moment of silence, he nodded his head.
Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over. I stood up and shouted to the other kids, “Guys, come here! Let’s play kickball together! ” Some of them hesitated, but they eventually joined us. Del was smiling again and so were we. As we played, I realized that Del wasn’t as bad as I thought he was. He was just a normal kid who wanted to have fun and be accepted by others. From then on, whenever someone tried to start a rumor about him, I would stand up for him and tell them the truth about Del. We became good friends, and I learned an important lesson about judging people based on rumors.高二6月月考英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the man want to do
A．Book a table. B．Confirm a reservation. C．Invite the woman to dinner.
2．Why is Henry unable to meet Mrs. Brown tomorrow
A．He hasn’t finished his project yet.
B．He has changed his schedule.
C．Mrs. Brown is busy.
3．How is the weather in the woman’s city at this time of year
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy.
4．What is Shirley like
A．Kind-hearted. B．Hard-working. C．Easy-going.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．A game. B．Their kids’ hobbies. C．Tom’s favorite after-school activity.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where will the speakers go
A．California. B．Texas. C．Utah.
7．What will the speakers do next
A．Go straight to their first stop. B．Find a place for a rest. C．Look at their map.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does Mike fail to ask for a cellphone
A．It costs too much. B．He already has one. C．His father will give him one.
9．How much do the earphones cost
A．$91． B．$100． C．$109．
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Good friends. B．Aunt and nephew. C．Mother and son.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．When did Andrew begin to read the book
A．At 3:30 pm. B．At 4:00 pm. C．At 4:30 pm.
12．What do we know about Noa Denmon
A．She sold books. B．She wrote stories. C．She drew pictures.
13．What is the book mainly about
A．A boy’s life. B．A dog’s experiences. C．An outdoor exploration.
14．What will Andrew do with the book
A．Lend it to Mrs. Johnson. B．Return it to the library. C．Share it with others.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Why were people unwilling to accept Toby
A．He has an extra nose. B．He behaves strangely. C．He just has two legs.
16．What was the music producer’s attitude toward Toby
A．Disappointed. B．Concerned. C．Angry.
17．What is Toby especially good at
A．Dancing with the music. B．Playing difficult tricks. C．Finding hidden things.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What did Shade Ajayi do as a child
A．She made purses and bags.
B．She worked at a shop.
C．She studied at home.
19．Who is Nasrat Busari
A．Shade Ajayi’s teacher. B．Shade Ajayi’s classmate. C．Shade Ajayi’s customer.
20．What encouraged Shade Ajayi to go to school
A．Wanting to get a college degree.
B．Expecting to set a good example.
C．Hoping to operate her business better.
听力答案：1-10 ACBAC ABACB 11-20 BCACA BCBAC
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。
A
Join us as we explore the most photogenic roads in the world! The road experts at Instarmac take a look at some of the world’s most famous roads on Instagram and advise which is the best to help make your feed look fantastic!
Route 66
Even though Route 66 was officially removed from the US Highway System almost 40 years ago, it remains one of the world’s most popular and culturally significant roads. A must-visit for any road trip enthusiast, Route 66 is the most-Instagrammed road in the world, with over 2. 1 million posts using the hashtag (标签) #route66.
Great Ocean Road
Stretching for 150 miles across Australia’s south-easterly coast, the Great Ocean Road is the world’s largest war memorial, making it a painful and beautiful expedition. Built between 1919 and 1932 by Australian soldiers on their return from the First World War. the Great Ocean Road links the towns of Torquay and Allansford.
Wild Atlantic Way
One thousand six hundred miles long, the Wild Atlantic Way travels across much of Ireland’s west coast and is Europe’s most westerly road. With panoramic (全景的) views stretching out over the Atlantic Ocean, this winding road is home to stunning natural rock Formations like the Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League, as well as historic man-made features like the lighthouse at Fanad Head and the Baltimore Beacon.
Big Sue
One of the world’s most beautiful coastlines is Big Sur, an California’s Central Coast. The Bit Sue Coast Highway is home to a number of extremely Instagrammable features. Well worth a visit for the mad-tripper, particularly if you can get there in the quieter months outside of the school or summer holidays!
1. Which road was built in memory of a historical event
A. Route 66. B. Big Sur.
C. Wild Atlantic Way. D. Great Ocean Road.
2. What is special about Wild Atlantic Way
A. It is the longest coastal road.
B. It lies on Ireland’s eastern coast.
C. It travels across much of Europe.
D. It features natural and artificial scenery.
3. What do the roads Route 66 and Big Sur have in common
A. They both are coastal roads.
B. They appeal to road trip lovers.
C. They bear traditional cultural value.
D. They remain part of the US Highway System.
B
Nanjing Yunjin brocade is traditional Chinese silk art with a history of about 1,600 years. Its complex weaving techniques, various colors and patterns, and its particular choices of materials make it valuable and ancient people said, “An inch of brocade, an inch of gold.” Today, the traditional characteristics and unique skills of yunjin remain to be an award-winning art treasure. Its techniques are passed down from generation to generation by artisans.
Zhou Shuangxi, a national-level inheritor of yunjin weaving techniques, is one of them. Back in 1973, he graduated from a mining school and was selected to become a student at the NanjingYunjin Research Institute along with five other students, just because he was “in good shape”. There were only several masters in their 70s and not even a loom (织布机) to use. “The old masters finally remembered a loom was stored somewhere. When I opened the door, I saw what seemed like a pile of wood,” Zhou recalled.
“Weaving was difficult, but different from mining. Mining requires heavy physical labor, but working with the soft and thin silk requires studying and practicing in front of a loom for decades until you master the technique. My hands became quite awkward due to mining, so I used to put my hands in warm water whenever I could. In this way, they could become softer and weave the silk more easily,” he said.
Out of the six or so students, Zhou is the only one who has insisted on the trade to this day. Having devoted the past five decades to yunjin production despite all the sweat and struggles, he has developed his techniques to the point where he can weave the antique dragon robes in all their small details. He also made various artworks that not only show China's intangible cultural heritage but also serve as Zhou Shuangxi's artistic creations.
“I am lucky to be in such a good era and I have the honor of being a representative inheritor,” Zhou said.
4. What was Zhou's original impression of yunjin weaving techniques as a student
A. They faced an uncertain future. B. They were popular among the public.
C. They required much physical strength. D. They were closely related to his schooling.
5. Why did Zhou put his hands in warm water
A. To relieve the pain of mining. B. To make them much handier.
C. To gain an attractive appearance. D. To rest his hands and draw inspiration.
6. What kind of person is Zhou probably according to the text
A. Determined and creative. B. Awkward and hesitant.
C. Encouraging and honest. D. Adventurous and sociable.
7. What's the text mainly about
A. The ups and downs of yunjin.
B. People's appreciation of a traditional art treasure.
C. Artisans' struggle to pass down traditional techniques.
D. A national-level inheritor of yunjin weaving techniques.
C
If you struggle with insomnia (失眠)— and, consequently, the bed-covers—you probably have been tempted to try anything that promises better sleep. One thing might sound a little strange but has been known to work: adding a weighted blanket to those bed- covers. “It has become the sleep tool to have,” says Alanna McGinn, founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site. “I’m a huge supporter because it can work so well.”
About 32% of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts there recommend at least seven hours of shut-eye per night for adults. But as many as 35% of adults have trouble sleeping from time to time, and 10% regularly have trouble falling and staying asleep.
The weight—usually between 5 and 30 pounds, which sounds like a lot but is spread out over the entire bed—comes from plastic, glass or metal balls surrounded by filling. The heaviness imitates a touch therapy called deep pressure stimulation. Just as swaddling babies can send them to sleep, using a weighted blanket helps your heart and breathing slow and your body release feel good hormones, including serotonin.
A 2020 review looked at eight studies and concluded that weighted blankets helped reduce anxiety but not necessarily insomnia. Other research tells a slightly different story. A study in Sweden in 2020 looked at 120 people with insomnia and also depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety or attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Those who used a weighted blanket reported that they had better sleep and were less tired, anxious and depressed during the day.
People with circulatory conditions such as diabetes, or breathing issues such as asthma or sleep apnea (窒息), should check with their doctor before using a weighted blanket. “And if you’re someone who gets a little claustrophobic, it’s probably not the best thing for you,” adds McGinn.
8. What will people with insomnia probably do
A. Tend to be cheated. B. Struggle to drop asleep.
C. Work for the sleep tool. D. Be cautious about the blanket.
9. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The severity of sleep trouble. B. Americans suffering insomnia.
C. Sleep difficulty caused by aging. D. Experts’ advice on sleeping hours.
10. Why does the author mention “swaddling babies” in paragraph 3
A. To define a concept. B. To present a result.
C. To explain the principle. D. To draw a conclusion.
11. What can be inferred about the application of the weighted blanket
A. It can extend people’s lifespan.
B. It can help people feel more relaxed.
C. It is friendly to people with breathing issues.
D. It is a request to get the doctor s permission.
D
As Geoffrey Hinton, widely seen as the godfather of artificial intelligence, warns about growing dangers from how it is developing, businesses are scrambling to see how they can use the technology to their advantage.
Recently, the hot topic is how to employ ChatGPT style technology across their businesses as quickly as possible. A boss looked at his computer, entered the transcript of a customer complaint call, and asked ChatGPT to respond to it based on set of rules. In about a minute it came up with a very credible answer, which was 85% accurate but only cost 1% of the cost of employing staff. The good news for all is the pure enhancement to productivity.
Technology has improved the quality of life. A lot of innovation has made our entertainment time more enjoyable. But the real shock has been that these technologies are usable in a commercial context, not just for “low-cognitive, repetitive” tasks, i. e. robotic-tasks likely to be automated.
The surprise has been how employable the technology is to highly creative, high-value work. Specifically, creating an image, or music, or coding a programme can be achieved in seconds rather than weeks of briefing and refining. So the good news is that rapid employment of this technology could solve the longstanding productivity crisis. The bad news is that it could occur so rapidly as to overtake workers’ ability to adapt in time, creating social crisis. Could we face in call centers and creative studios in the 2020s, the equivalent of what happened in the coal mines in the 1980s
Some individuals have started to suggest that states should provide a basic income due to the possibility of AI leading to job loss. The response of tech enthusiasts is that “You won’t be replaced by an AI, but you might be replaced by someone who knows how to use AI”. But they used to say that’s why everybody should learn how to code. That might not be such wise career advice any more.
12. What do we learn about ChatGPT
A. It improves customers’ satisfaction.
B. It enhances productivity and reduces cost.
C. It perfects customers’ ability to summarize.
D. It revolutionizes the business with accuracy.
13. How has technology influenced individuals
A. By enriching leisure time. B. By increasing dependence.
C. By simplifying people’s work. D. By reshaping entertainment forms.
14. What does the underlined word “equivalent” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Alternative. B. Opposite. C. Similarity. D. Reference.
15. What is the author s attitude towards the application of AI
A. Intolerant. B. Favorable. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
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。
For most people traveling abroad, their first choice is probably to rush directly to tourist sights. For me. I find lots of joy in grocery shopping on holiday.
As a vegetarian, finding restaurants that meet my needs is not always easy abroad. ____16____ The first thing I do, after dropping my bags off, is to go to a grocery store. That enables me to cook breakfast in the morning without walking around for hours trying to find “vegan breakfast” near me.
The variety of foods attracts me every time I travel somewhere new. In Malta, I found the most delicious chocolate-filled cakes, the ones I would struggle to find even in the UK. ____17____ I was so delighted that I could enjoy such an unexpected treat. Another surprise was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores.
____18____ Looking for smoked tofu and corn pancakes turns into quite a mission whenever I visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania. There is usually only one variety of smoked tofu, sold in a very small tub (食品盒) and only in the cafeteria section. ____19____ That is because they are never available at the smaller ones.
Grocery shopping on holiday sounds unusual. But it means being involved in the day-to-day lives of a country’s citizens. I can pretend I am a local and put myself in their shoes. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets, an international experience that needs no language, or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night. ____20____
A. I ended up eating these every day for breakfast.
B. The challenge of finding food is interesting. too.
C. The smoked product is unique and specially packed.
D So I always make sure to book a place with a kitchen.
E. It’s an act of understanding people as much as of buying food.
F. Corn pancakes always require a trip to the bigger grocery store.
G. By wandering around in a new country, I start to see what they value.
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。
Joe became interested in metal detecting when his parents gave him a metal detector as a child. He often went out ___21___ after storms. Over the years, he has found watches, Spanish relics, and even an eight-foot-tall ship anchor (锚).
One day, Joe’s metal detector ___22___ something was buried under the sand when he was scanning St. Augustine Beach ___23___ by Hurricane lan in late September 2022. He began digging, expecting he might ___24___ some coins or something of similar value.
But what he found was worth far more than a few cents! He ___25___ a beautiful, huge diamond ring which was about six inches under the ground. However, even though Joe knew it was a special ___26___, he initially had no idea how much the ring was worth until he visited a jewelry store to ___27___ it. When he learned that the ring he’d unearthed was worth $40,000, Joe wasted no time trying to ___28___ the rightful owner!
First, he made a(n) ___29___ on his social media channels, hoping the owner would see it. He then called and emailed jewelry stores all over Florida and beyond, sending photographs and a(n) ___30___ of the ring. And, when a jeweler asked him if he’d considered keeping the prize for himself, Joe ___31___ said, “not even for a minute.”
A couple of weeks passed, and Joe wondered if he’d ever get the ring returned home. Ultimately, he was ___32___ by a man who might be the owner. After ___33___ through photos that the diamond ring was indeed the one his wife had lost, he was ___34___ happy. His wife just said, “Oh my God, I can’t believe it,” and then started crying.
For Joe, though, it might be that the act of returning the treasures” to those who lost them brings him as much ___35___ as finding them in the first place!
21. A. searching B. camping C. testing D. wandering
22. A. declared B. signaled C. displayed D. surveyed
23. A. stuck B. occupied C. swept D. deserted
24. A. bring up B. take over C. set aside D. come upon
25. A. unwrapped B. uncovered C. unfolded D. unloaded
26. A. find B. present C. reminder D. sample
27. A. purchase B. decorate C. assess D. repair
28. A. comfort B. satisfy C. assist D. locate
29. A. post B. initiative C. promotion D. claim
30. A. design B. report C. drawing D. description
31. A. tirelessly B. decisively C. innocently D. cautiously
32. A. accused B. recognized C. thanked D. contacted
33. A. confirming B. suspecting C. considering D. recalling
34. A. somewhat B. barely C. pretty D. merely
35. A. wealth B. joy C. health D. gratitude
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。
Now, you can travel back 3,000 years to see what life was like in a capital city of the Shang Dynasty at the new building of the Yinxu Museum in Anyang, Henan province. ___36___ (feature) incredible artifacts, the new museum is open to the public. With ___37___ exhibition space of 22,000 square meters, the expanded museum is the first national major archaeological museum ___38___ (present) the comprehensive Shang civilization.
Nearly 4,000 items or sets of cultural relics are on display in the museum, about three-fourths of which have never been publicly exhibited before. The Yinxu Ruins, listed ___39___ a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, are of earthshaking ___40___ (significant). For example, the oracle bone inscriptions (甲骨文) ___41___ (discover) at the site helped to extend recorded Chinese history to nearly 1,000 years earlier than ___42___ (previous) believed.
___43___ catches your eyes most in the museum is Ya Zhang Niu Zun, a life-like buffalo-shaped exhibit piece. Also on display ___44___ (be) the oracle bones called “The Prince’s Diary”, which record the life of a prince in the Shang Dynasty. “Through this diary, we can see his life is relatable to today’s teenagers. Some cultural elements rooted in daily life have remained unchanged. This cultural continuity is inherited (继承), and the ____45____ (spirit) core of a nation remains constant,” said archaeological researcher Yu Chenglong.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 为了增强学生的安全防范意识，今天上午你校组织了紧急逃生疏散演练活动。假定你是李华，请你给校英文广播站写一篇相关的新闻报道，内容包括：
1．活动目的；
2．活动流程；
3．活动感受。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：疏散演练 evacuation drill
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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。
I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem ” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why ” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右;2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
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Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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