单元素养测评卷(四)
1—5 CCBCA 6—10 CBBBC 11—15 CBBCB 16—20 ABACA
21—25 DBCAD 26—30 BAACC 31—35 ABCAD 36—40 DGEFA
41—45 BACBC 46—50 DABCD 51—55 BABAD
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
M: Susan, I want to book a table at The Duce for tonight. Do you know its number
W: Yes. You can call 602-866-3823 to book a table.
M: Got it. Thank you.
Text 2
W: Your blood pressure is up. How are you feeling Any better
M: Yeah, my wounds don’t hurt that much but I still have a fever.
Text 3
M: Please shut the windows. It’s getting hot in here. I’ll turn the air on, instead.
W: I hate keeping the windows closed, but I think you’re right. It must be 100 degrees outside today.
Text 4
M: Those are nice dogs. What are their names
W: This one is Paddy and the other is Smudge. They have a sister called Chloe, but she’s at home today.
M: It must cost you a lot for dog food.
Text 5
W: We had a great meal at the new place on High Street. The one across the road does good food as well.
M: Have you tried the Indian restaurant in the town centre I’ve heard good reports about it.
Text 6
M: Good morning. How can I help you
W: Hello, I need to get this dress cleaned. I spilled pasta sauce on it last night. It’s silk, so I can’t wash it at home. Is it ruined
M: Oh, no, I can get that out for you. It will be ready tomorrow morning.
W: I’m going to a work event tonight and I need to wear it. Can you have it ready by this afternoon
M: Sure, I can do that for you. Why not come back around 4: 00 pm
W: That’s perfect. Thank you so much.
Text 7
W: Have you seen my garden yet It’s my first time growing one and, so far, it’s going really well. I didn’t have any time before, but I decided it was time to develop a new hobby.
M: That sounds interesting. What are you growing
W: Mostly fruits and some grains because I don’t like eating most vegetables. I know vegetables and grains are healthier than fruits but they definitely don’t taste as good.
M: That’s true! So, what are you doing right now
W: I’m just watering the strawberry plants and the orange tree. I also wanted to grow a pear tree, but the dry climate here is not right for it.
M: That sounds really cool.
W: Maybe you can have a try in your garden as well.
M: I’ll consider it.
Text 8
W: So, where are we going to have the party, Andrew Your home
M: It’s an outdoor party. Sandy’s Restaurant near our school has an outdoor space big enough for a barbecue party.
W: If we hold it in a restaurant, then we have to buy food from the restaurant. That would be expensive. We don’t plan to spend much money, you know that.
M: What about your home, Jane
W: Well, I need to ask my parents first. I just had a birthday party last week, so I hope my parents will permit it this time.
M: Thanks, Jane. We will do the clean-up after the party. When shall we have the party, then
W: I think Saturday evening is perfect. It’s usually from 6 pm to 9 pm.
M: OK. Then we can settle everything else for the party, including the food to bring, the music and the games.
W: I’ve made a list with more than a hundred songs. Enough for 5 hours of music.
M: I’ll send the invitations to our friends this afternoon, and I hope our friends will reply soon.
Text 9
M: Receiving a good education means that you will have more options when you try to find a job.
W: Did you go to university, sir
M: I have been to three different universities. That is how much I love learning.
W: So are you a teacher
M: Not in the same way as your other teachers. I go around schools giving students talks about university life, to prepare them and help them if they are looking to apply. Do you want to go to university
W: I do, but I don’t know what I want to study.
M: What subjects are you strong on
W: I get good grades in maths and physics, but I want to be a writer.
M: Then you should study writing and maybe languages, too.
W: Even though I want to go, I am not sure whether my family can afford to send me.
M: That’s another reason I visit schools. The universities I work for offer help and support when it comes to funding education.
W: I’m so glad to hear that. Now please tell me more about it.
Text 10
W: Good evening, and welcome to the Channel 5 weather report. This weekend we expect to see stormy weather throughout the north-east region. Along the coast, there will be strong winds and heavy rain starting Friday. For those living further inland, away from the ocean, it will be less windy, but it will still be a very wet weekend. If you live in or near the mountains, stay warm and get ready for the heavy snow! Icy roads and snow will make it dangerous to go out or travel on Saturday, so it’ll be best to do indoor activities at home. Local officials are warning of possible power cuts throughout the entire region. We at Channel 5 encourage everyone to keep a flashlight and spare batteries at home in case there’s no electricity. We also want to remind you to keep your mobile phones and battery packs fully charged. Fortunately, this storm system should pass quickly, and you can look forward to sunny skies starting Tuesday.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了世界上一些令人印象深刻的考古遗址。
21.D 细节理解题。根据Lascaux Cave Paintings, France 部分中“However, a team of scientists have recreated this UNESCO World Heritage Site with advanced technology and you are able to have a specially arranged visit with prehistoric cave experts.”可知, 这个遗址被列为联合国教科文组织世界文化遗址之一。故选D项。
22.B 细节理解题。根据 Skara Brae, Scotland 部分中“This once-developed community of farmers, hunters and craftsmen was mysteriously deserted around 2500 BC.”以及 The City of Tikal, Guatemala 部分中“Tikal is home to the ruins of a powerful Maya city that flourished(繁荣)from around AD 300 to 800.”和“But archaeologists still don’t have any clues as to the cause of Tikal’s decline.”可知, 这两个遗址都曾经繁荣后又衰落。故选B项。
23.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中“…here are some of the most impressive archaeological sites you can explore and puzzle over.”可知, 这篇文章介绍了世界上一些可以探索的遗址, 可能来源于旅游杂志。故选 C项。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了Derek Veal和David各自在网络上通过旧照片帮助人们寻找失去的记忆。
24.A 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“It was the first time that I had ever seen someone’s excitement from an old photo returning to them.”,第四段第一句“The experience made Veal realize the power of old photographs to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity.”以及第四段最后一句“Soon, he was inspired to buy more photos and started a Facebook group called Old Photo Project to aid in finding their families.”可知,Veal对旧照片的价值的认识改变了他的生活。故选A项。
25.D 词义猜测题。根据第五段画线部分前文“He has already had over 300,000 followers on Instagram and over 750,000 on TikTok.”以及画线部分后文“…a person or family was tracked down in a matter of minutes!”可知,David在网络平台上有许多支持者,借助支持者们的力量,David发的寻人帖子,在短短几分钟内就可以帮助他人寻找到家人和家庭,所以这里是指这些帖子能迅速而广泛地传播。据此推知,have gone viral与D项意思一致。故选D项。
26.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段“‘I feel like this is my calling,’ said David. ‘The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.’”可知,对于收集旧照片,归还记忆,David认为这是他的使命,他有责任这样做。故选B项。
27.A 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据第四段和第五段“Veal is not alone in this hobby. Photo and genealogy (家谱学) enthusiasts worldwide regularly use the Internet and even social media to track down the families and faces in the lost photos. David, 26, lives in New York and started his project, Museum of lost Memories, in late 2020.”可知,文章讲述的是Veal 和David各自通过旧照片帮助人们寻找失去的记忆,A项“Returning long-lost memories”(找回久违的记忆)适合做文章的标题。故选A项。
C
【文章大意】 本文为一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了新的服务方式——快递配送在给人们带来便利的同时,也影响着城市的各个方面,让人们变得懒惰,减少了人们之间的接触。
28.A 细节理解题。根据第一段“I remember clearly my first pineapple on ice at a corner deli in New York.”和“A lasting memory.”可知,作者对于转角熟食店的第一印象是深刻的、无法忘怀的。故选A项。
29.C 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“It has been 15 years since then. Corner delis remain, but under pain of competition from a new generation of delivery alternatives like GoPuff and Getir that promise to deliver any item within 15 minutes, getting up off the sofa to walk half a block for some milk is a long past.”可知,作者在第二段想要表达的是,在新一代的快递服务的影响下,人们的生活方式已经发生了改变。故选C项。
30.C 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“But if these things are quicker and more convenient, they’re also sadder and stripped of the bare minimum of human contact needed to hold neighbourhoods together.”可知,作者认为快递服务让人们变得不再社交和相互联系了。故选C项。
31.A 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章主要讲述了新的服务方式——快递配送在给人们带来便利的同时,也影响着城市的各个方面,让人们变得懒惰,减少了人们之间的接触,因此A项“对新消费趋势的思考”符合题意。故选A项。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了AI可以在很大程度上预测地震的发生。
32.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings (隆隆声) in the Earth.”可知,AI是通过分析地球内部的背景声音来进行预测的。故选B项。
33.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction…‘…Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.’”可知,Alexandros Savvaidis展示了开发人工智能预测地震的重要性。故选C项。
34.A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau TexNet has 300 earthquake stations and over six years of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.”可知,研究人员接下来会在得克萨斯州测试人工智能,因为德州大学的地震监测网络局拥有300个地震台和超过六年的连续记录,这使其成为研究人员达成目的的理想地点。由此可知,后续研究会在不同地点进行测试。故选A项。
35.D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction.”以及“Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.”及最后一段可知,AI 在地震预测方面的应用是一个里程碑式的研究成果。该技术可以帮助减少经济和人员损失,并有望显著改善全球地震预防工作。由此推知,该地震预测技术是先进的、有前景的。故选D项。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。生活往往在幸福和悲伤之间摇摆不定,要渡过难关,你必须鼓励自己,通过自我对话可以有效地做到这一点。
36.D 根据上文以及下文“It can be effectively used for soul searching. When talking to ourselves, we hardly lie as our conscience controls our speech.”可知,当我们对自己说话时,我们几乎不会撒谎,因为我们的良知控制着我们的话语,D项“自我对话是一种对自己说话的方式。”承接上文,总领第二段内容,符合语境。故选D。
37.G 根据上文“Self-talk is useful because when we speak out our thoughts, it makes a larger effect on our brain.”和下文“These repetition talks and thoughts pass messages to our brain.”可知,此处讲述自我对话对大脑产生的影响。G项“然后我们的大脑从自身和耳朵接收到相同的信息。”承上启下,符合语境。故选G。
38.E 根据上文“Actually many times in our life, we find others advising us to do better in studies, sports, life, etc. We usually blank our ears out of their suggestions.”和下文“And when something comes from within you, you always try your best to do it.”可知,别人的建议我们通常听不进去,但是当我们内心有些想法时,我们总是愿意接受。E项“那是因为它不是来自我们内心。”与上下文联系紧密,符合语境。故选E。
39.F 根据上文“If you are a shy person and you want to be the outgoing person like your friend next door, all you need to do is talk to yourself.”以及下文的例子“‘I am a natural-born speaker.’ ‘I do like people and speaking comes naturally to me.’ ‘I just have to be ready to listen and speak.’ If you are highly optimistic to do it better, there is no better motivator(动力) than self-talk.”可知,如果你想要成为像邻居一样外向的人,你需要跟自己交谈。F项“真心实意地告诉自己:‘我可以像他一样。’”承接上文,符合语境。故选F。
40.A 根据上文“‘I am a natural-born speaker.’ ‘I do like people and speaking comes naturally to me.’ ‘I just have to be ready to listen and speak.’ If you are highly optimistic to do it better, there is no better motivator(动力) than self-talk.”可知,前文说明如何自我对话,以及自我对话的好处,空处为结尾句,对全文进行总结。A项“所以,伙计们,开始自我对话吧。”呼吁读者自我对话,符合语境。故选A。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了在马拉松比赛的过程中,作者利用自己之前的经历来鼓励身边的选手坚持完成比赛。
41.B 根据“…keeping going felt like walking through a marsh(沼泽).”可知,作者和另一位跑步者落后了。故选B。 go away离开,消失; fall behind落后;take off起飞,脱下; come back回来。
42.A 根据上文“Have you ever considered giving up during a race ”和“We’d…and keeping going felt like walking through a marsh (沼泽).”可知,此处指美丽的风景也不足以提升作者他们的情绪。故选A。 lift提升;break破坏;lower降低;feel感觉。
43.C 根据“I can’t think of a single race when I haven’t!”可知,作者诚实地回答道没有哪次比赛不想中途放弃。故选C。confidently自信地;proudly骄傲地;honestly诚实地;rudely粗鲁地。
44.B 根据a few of the weak moments I’d overcome可知,作者继续讲述自己之前的经历来鼓励另一位跑步者不要放弃。故选B。seize抓住;relate讲述,联系; make制作;copy复制。
45.C 根据“Have you ever considered giving up during a race ”和persuade可知,作者劝她不要放弃,要坚持下去。故选C。stop停止;rise上升,增长;continue继续;quit离开,放弃。
46.D 根据上文“…I went on to…a few of the weak moments I’d overcome…”可知,作者分享了之前在马拉松比赛中熬过的那些脆弱时刻,故此处表示最大的考验。故选D。opportunity机会;mistake错误;practice练习; test考验,测试。
47.A 根据“My biggest…came during the first half of the 56-mile Marathon in South Africa…”可知,这里是想说参加这个马拉松比赛是作者一生的梦想。故选A。lifelong终生的;forgotten被忘记的;distant遥远的;disappointing令人失望的。
48.B 根据to wear no socks可知,作者不穿袜子参加比赛,导致脚长了水疱,所以这是不明智的决定。故选B。 thoughtful考虑周到的;unwise不明智的;careful小心的;difficult困难的。
49.C 根据“…but when I found myself on a steep hill with painful blisters (水疱) between my toes after a(n)…decision to wear two pairs of socks…”可知,作者如果现在放弃,就可以免去6个小时的痛苦。故选C。leave离开; get得到; spare省得,免去;offer提供。
50.D 根据上文提到的跑马拉松的艰辛可知,作者为参加比赛而进行了1000公里的艰苦训练。故选D。simple简单的; relaxing令人放松的;enjoyable令人愉快的;tiring使人疲劳的。
51.B 根据“‘If I give up now, I’ll…myself six hours of pain,’ I continued.”可知,作者想要放弃,之前的那些努力在此刻对他来说都不重要了。故选B。work奏效;matter重要;appear出现; exist存在。
52.A 根据“…and recalling this inspired me to keep moving.”可知,在作者想要放弃之际,幸运的是他想到了别人的嘲笑,这激励作者继续前进。故选A。fortunately幸运地;surprisingly令人惊讶地;regrettably令人遗憾地;undoubtedly毫无疑问地。
53.B 根据“I may not finish this race before the 12-hour…”可知,本次马拉松比赛的时间限制是12小时。故选B。headline标题;limit限制;journey旅程;work工作。
54.A 根据“…we got each other to the finish line with 17 minutes to spare.”可知,作者和另一位跑步者结伴而行。故选A。runner跑步者;judge裁判; worker工人; student学生。
55.D 根据a six-hour chat可知,在接下来的6个小时里,作者与结伴而行的跑步者边聊天边跑。故选D。conclude得出结论;interrupt打断;fail失败; follow在……后发生,跟着。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了法国戏剧导演Patrick Sommier在庆祝中法建交40周年的活动上受邀在法国推广京剧,他致力于向法国公众传达中国戏曲的真正含义。
56.a 考查冠词。此处泛指“一位法国戏剧导演”,且French的发音以辅音音素开头,故填a。
57.when 考查定语从句。空处引导定语从句,解释说明2004,在从句中作时间状语,用关系副词when。故填when。
58.was invited 考查主谓一致、时态和语态。空处在句中作谓语动词,主语Sommier与动词invite之间是被动关系,再结合in 2004可知,用一般过去时的被动语态,并且主语为单数。故填was invited。
59.Europeans 考查名词复数。European是可数名词,前有many other修饰,需要用复数形式。故填Europeans。
60.and 考查并列连词。makeup、costumes以及the characters of unbelievable strength为并列关系,使用并列连词and。故填and。
61.to pass 考查动词不定式。effort to do sth为固定搭配,意为“做某事的努力”。故填to pass。
62.requiring 考查非谓语动词。此处是非谓语作定语,art与require之间是主动关系,用现在分词形式。故填requiring。
63.largely 考查副词。修饰动词用副词作状语,故填largely。
64.to 考查固定搭配。introduce…to…是固定搭配,意为“把……介绍给……”。故填to。
65.original 考查形容词。空处作定语修饰performances,应用形容词original,表示“原创的”。故填original。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Robert,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3. Learning that you take great interest in traditional Chinese culture, I’m delighted to invite you to be one of our judges for our English speech contest.
Scheduled to be held in the multi-media hall at 3:30 pm next Monday, the contest is themed with excellent traditional Chinese culture, which covers topics like medicine, local handicrafts and festivals. Each contestant will present their topics within five to ten minutes while being judged. After that, there will be comments on their performances. Any suggestions for their improvement will be greatly welcomed.
I would appreciate it if you could come as expected.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 文章以人物为线索,讲述了Jackie把从图书馆借来的书弄丢了,还书的截止日期快到了,朋友Sasha等着她一起去图书馆。她焦急地寻找那本书,几乎快要哭出来。妈妈询问她是否丢在了画室里,最终Jackie在画室找到了那本书。Jackie和Sasha赶到图书馆时,图书管理员正打算锁门,她们解释了一切后,图书管理员同意让她们还书。Jackie懂得了看管好自己的财物的重要性,她很感激以这样一种难忘的方式吸取教训。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“Jackie一刻也没耽搁就冲到画室去了。”可知,第一段可描写Jackie在画室找到书的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“Jackie和Sasha冲向图书馆,发现门还开着。”可知,第二段可描写她们去图书馆还书的过程和Jackie的感悟。
2.续写线索:在画室找书—找到了书,如释重负—冲向图书馆—解释原因—还书—感悟
One possible version:
Without wasting another moment, Jackie rushed outside to the painting room. After she entered the painting room, she scanned the room for any sign of her missing book. When she scanned the messy shelves, she finally saw a familiar sight. Among her art supplies, there was her library book with the red cover that she had been desperately searching for. A wave of relief washed over her, and she couldn’t believe her luck. She found the book in time. She dashed to Sasha outside, who had been patiently waiting for her all the time.
Rushing to the library, Jackie and Sasha found the door still open. The librarian was about to lock it. Jackie rushed in, with the book held tightly in her hand, and explained the situation hurriedly. The librarian listened, a mixture of amusement and empathy on her face, and then nodded, allowing Jackie to return the book. With the book safely returned, Jackie and Sasha left the library, a weight lifted off their shoulders. Jackie learned the importance of taking care of her belongings, grateful for the lesson learned in such a memorable way.单元素养测评卷(四)
Unit 4
(时间:120分钟 分值:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
( )1.What does the man want to know
A.Susan’s plan. B.The Duce’s address.
C.A reservation phone number.
( )2.What is wrong with the man now
A.He has low blood pressure.
B.He has a serious pain.
C.He has a fever.
( )3.What does the woman dislike
A.Staying outside for a long time.
B.Keeping the windows closed.
C.Turning the air on.
( )4.How many dogs does the woman have
A.One. B.Two. C.Three.
( )5.What are the speakers discussing
A.Kinds of restaurants. B.Types of food.
C.Areas of town.
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 does the conversation take place
A.At a clothing store. B.At a work event.
C.At the laundry.
( )7.When will the woman return
A.Tomorrow morning. B.This afternoon.
C.Tonight.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8.Why does the woman grow her own garden
A.To kill time. B.To develop a new hobby.
C.To eat healthy food.
( )9.What’s the woman doing
A.Picking strawberries. B.Watering plants.
C.Eating vegetables.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
( )10.Why does Andrew suggest Sandy’s Restaurant
A.It has good food. B.It’s near his home.
C.It has large outdoor space.
( )11.What does the woman promise to do
A.Hold a birthday party. B.Write a list of invitations.
C.Ask for her parents’ permission.
( )12.How long will the party last
A.One hour. B.Three hours.
C.Five hours.
( )13.What will Andrew do this afternoon
A.Make a list of songs. B.Send the invitations.
C.Get some food and drinks.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.How many universities has the man attended
A.One. B.Two. C.Three.
( )15.What are the man’s talks about
A.Job hunting. B.College life.
C.Teaching skills.
( )16.What does the man advise the woman to study
A.Writing. B.Physics. C.Maths.
( )17.What is the woman worried about
A.Her grades. B.Her money for college.
C.Her parents’ health.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.What will the weather be like near the ocean this weekend
A.Windy. B.Snowy. C.Sunny.
( )19.What warning are local officials giving
A.Roads may become dangerous.
B.Temperatures could be very low.
C.People might lose electricity.
( )20.When will good weather begin
A.On Tuesday. B.On Friday. C.On Saturday.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5 分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A [2024·广东六校高一期中联考]
From prehistoric villages in Scotland to Emperor Qin’s terracotta warriors in China, here are some of the most impressive archaeological sites you can explore and puzzle over.
Lascaux Cave Paintings, France
In the region of southwestern France lies the Lascaux cave system, where some of the world’s best-preserved Paleolithic cave paintings can be found. Nearly 20,000 years old, these images and engravings(版画)feature animals as well as abstract designs. Since 1963, the site has been off-limits to visitors to prevent worsening. However, a team of scientists have recreated this UNESCO World Heritage Site with advanced technology and you are able to have a specially arranged visit with prehistoric cave experts.
Skara Brae, Scotland
The ancient stone village of Skara Brae stands on a coast in Scotland’s islands, just one of many destinations you’ll visit on this trip to the United Kingdom. Settled about 5,000 years ago, it is also one of the best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. The ruins consist of a series of stone homes where nearly everything remains undamaged. This once-developed community of farmers, hunters and craftsmen was mysteriously deserted around 2500 BC.
The City of Tikal, Guatemala
Tikal is home to the ruins of a powerful Maya city that flourished(繁荣)from around AD 300 to 800. Located in the depths of the Guatemalan rainforest, this site was once inhabited by more than 60,000 people and covered an area of at least 47 square miles, making it one of the largest pre-Columbian cities. On this trip, you’ll explore a variety of Tikal’s unearthed structures, such as its palaces, temples and ball courts. But archaeologists still don’t have any clues as to the cause of Tikal’s decline.
( )21.What do we know about Lascaux Cave Paintings
A.It has been recreated and allows for free visits.
B.It is always open to the public with limited access.
C.It only features engravings of animals’ images.
D.It is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
( )22.What do Skara Brae and The City of Tikal have in common
A.They can date back to 5,000 years ago.
B.They once experienced rise and fall.
C.They consist of a variety of different structures.
D.They are well protected by the local people.
( )23.Where is the text probably taken from
A.A news report. B.A science textbook.
C.A travel magazine. D.An academic article.
B [2024·江苏江阴四校联考高一期中]
For Derek Veal, it all started when he explored his grandfather’s old house in Georgia. He found an old suitcase filled with photographs, some more than 100 years old.
The suitcase belonged to his great-grandmother, who had Alzheimer’s (早老性痴呆病) and lived in a nursing home. Veal and his grandfather went to visit her with the photos, hoping she could tell them more about the photos. What happened next changed Veal’s life.
“Everything came back to her when she saw these pictures,” Veal said. “She recognized her sisters, her aunts, her grandparents…It was the first time that I had ever seen someone’s excitement from an old photo returning to them.”
The experience made Veal realize the power of old photographs to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity. It never left him. Two years ago, when he came across old family photos for sale at a thrift store (旧货店), he decided to pick one picture and try to track down the family. Soon, he was inspired to buy more photos and started a Facebook group called Old Photo Project to aid in finding their families.
Veal is not alone in this hobby. Photo and genealogy (家谱学) enthusiasts worldwide regularly use the Internet and even social media to track down the families and faces in the lost photos. David, 26, lives in New York and started his project, Museum of lost Memories, in late 2020. He has already had over 300,000 followers on Instagram and over 750,000 on TikTok. “Some of my posts have gone viral and a person or family was tracked down in a matter of minutes!” David said. The motivation behind this hobby seems to be a combination of enjoying the detective work it takes to solve the puzzle, and the memories these lost pictures can bring back to the families they belong to.
“I feel like this is my calling,” said David. “The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.”
( )24.According to the text, what changed Veal’s life
A.His awareness of the value of old photos.
B.The true stories about his great-grandmother.
C.His family’s history shown in the photographs.
D.His exploration of his grandfather’s old house.
( )25.What do the underlined words “have gone viral” mean in Paragraph 5
A.Have been updated regularly.
B.Have made people think deeply.
C.Have received some comments.
D.Have spread quickly and widely.
( )26.How does David feel about what he does with the lost photographs
A.It’s not easy. B.It’s his duty.
C.It’s not enough. D.It’s just a hobby.
( )27.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A.Returning long-lost memories
B.Old photos for photo enthusiasts
C.The power of photos on the Internet
D.Researching the history of a family
C [2024·湖北高一期中]
I remember clearly my first pineapple on ice at a corner deli in New York. It was on the north-east corner of Columbus and 57th Street, a store filled with flowers and fresh produce that stayed open all night. In my first flush of enthusiasm for the new city, everything about that deli seemed great. Abundance! Convenience! Pineapple, freshly cut and packaged on ice! A lasting memory.
It has been 15 years since then. Corner delis remain, but under pain of competition from a new generation of delivery alternatives like GoPuff and Getir that promise to deliver any item within 15 minutes, getting up off the sofa to walk half a block for some milk is a long past. One ingredient down for your dishes No need to turn off your stove and put on your shoes! Instead, for a small fee, order a person to your door bearing a single can of chickpeas. LEGS NO MORE!
The downfall of old services and the reversal (反转) of the consumption style are affecting the city landscape at all levels. As a multibillion dollar business, hyper-fast delivery is tearing at breakneck speed to make tiny delivery windows. It not only means more bikes on the streets, large areas of real estate(房地产) are being turned over to “dark stores” that you walk past every day but can only buy via an app once you’re home.
The threat to New York’s symbolic delis remains to be seen. Although nearly every business, from diners to bookshops, has closed their doors over the last 10 years, only the New York delis remain largely untouched. Still, the pressure must be intense.
Instant delivery is making us even lazier and more useless as people, of which I am not proud. Last week, when running out of milk, I ordered the delivery of a single coffee from Starbucks. I gave myself a pass because it was coffee. But if these things are quicker and more convenient, they’re also sadder and stripped of the bare minimum of human contact needed to hold neighbourhoods together. And, like so much innovation in technology, they can run counter to(与……背道而驰) the point of the very thing they enable.
( )28.What’s the author’s first impression of the corner deli
A.Impressive. B.Comfortable.
C.Disappointing. D.Regretful.
( )29.What does the second paragraph imply
A.More milk is available nowadays.
B.Chickpeas are cheaper to purchase.
C.People’s lifestyle has changed a lot.
D.Corner delis still have good business.
( )30.What message does the author convey in the last paragraph
A.New technology is putting old things out of use.
B.Innovation in technology is benefiting us greatly.
C.Fast delivery is leaving us socially disconnected.
D.Instant delivery is bringing us more convenience.
( )31.What is the passage mainly about
A.Reflection on the new consumption trend.
B.An unforgettable life experience in America.
C.An account of modern fast delivery industry.
D.The pressure new technology brings to delis.
D [2024·江苏南京六校联合体高一期中]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, have developed an AI algorithm (算法) that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings (隆隆声) in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don’t see earthquakes coming,” explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Programme (TexNet). “It’s a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.”
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau TexNet has 300 earthquake stations and over six years of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.
Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director.
( )32.How does the AI predict earthquakes
A.By identifying data from the satellites.
B.By analysing background sounds in the Earth.
C.By modeling data based on earthquake recordings.
D.By monitoring changes in the Earth’s magnetic field.
( )33.What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in Paragraph 3
A.The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes.
B.The importance of preparing for earthquakes.
C.The significance of developing the AI prediction.
D.The limitation of AI algorithms in earthquake prediction.
( )34.What does the follow-up research focus on
A.Conducting tests in different locations.
B.Applying the AI approach to other fields.
C.Building more earthquake stations in Texas.
D.Enlarging the database to improve the calculation accuracy.
( )35.Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology
A.Stable but outdated.
B.Effective but costly.
C.Potential and economical.
D.Advanced and promising.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2024·浙江杭州S9联盟高一期中联考]
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Power of self-talk
Life is like a big swing, dangling between the depths of happiness and sadness. To overcome tough times you have to cheer yourself up. When you are feeling low and confused, this can be done effectively by self-talk.
36. It can be effectively used for soul searching. When talking to ourselves, we hardly lie as our conscience controls our speech. Self-talk is useful because when we speak out our thoughts, it makes a larger effect on our brain. 37. These repetition talks and thoughts pass messages to our brain.
Self-talk is software, which when properly loaded onto our mind directs ourselves for better results and a healthy mind. Actually many times in our life, we find others advising us to do better in studies, sports, life, etc. We usually blank our ears out of their suggestions. 38. And when something comes from within you, you always try your best to do it.
If you are a shy person and you want to be the outgoing person like your friend next door, all you need to do is talk to yourself. 39. “I am a natural-born speaker.” “I do like people and speaking comes naturally to me.” “I just have to be ready to listen and speak.” If you are highly optimistic to do it better, there is no better motivator (动力) than self-talk. 40.
A.So guys start talking.
B.Every person loves to be loved.
C.Self-talk can thus improve our status.
D.Self-talk is a way of talking to oneself.
E.It is because it doesn’t come from within us.
F.Tell yourself with all the sincerity and emotions that “I can be like him.”
G.Our brain then receives the same message from the mind as well as the ears.
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)
[2024·重庆市巴蜀中学高一期中]
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
“Have you ever considered giving up during a race ” a runner asked me during the Geneva Marathon. We’d 41 and keeping going felt like walking through a marsh (沼泽). Even the appealing scenery along the way wasn’t enough to 42 our spirits.
“I can’t think of a single race when I haven’t!” I answered 43 . The runner beside me looked a little relieved. Encouraged, I went on to 44 a few of the weak moments I’d overcome to persuade her to 45 . My biggest 46 came during the first half of the 56-mile Marathon in South Africa, I told her. Running it was a 47 dream, but when I found myself on a steep hill with painful blisters (水疱) between my toes after a(n) 48 decision to wear no socks, pulling out suddenly popped into my head.
“If I give up now, I’ll 49 myself six hours of pain,” I continued. In that moment, 1,000 km of 50 training and the thousands of pounds I’d spent on flights and accommodation didn’t 51 at all.
52 , someone at my running club had laughed at the idea of a slow runner like me entering the marathon like this, and recalling this inspired me to keep moving.
“I may not finish this race before the 12-hour 53 , but I’m not going to give that man the chance to say, ‘I told you so’,” I said. Soon afterwards, I buddied up with another 54 , a six-hour chat 55 and we got each other to the finish line with 17 minutes to spare.
( )41.A.gone away B.fallen behind
C.taken off D.come back
( )42.A.lift B.break
C.lower D.feel
( )43.A.confidently B.proudly
C.honestly D.rudely
( )44.A.seize B.relate
C.make D.copy
( )45.A.stop B.rise
C.continue D.quit
( )46.A.opportunity B.mistake
C.practice D.test
( )47.A.lifelong B.forgotten
C.distant D.disappointing
( )48.A.thoughtful B.unwise
C.careful D.difficult
( )49.A.leave B.get
C.spare D.offer
( )50.A.simple B.relaxing
C.enjoyable D.tiring
( )51.A.work B.matter
C.appear D.exist
( )52.A.Fortunately B.Surprisingly
C.Regrettably D.Undoubtedly
( )53.A.headline B.limit
C.journey D.work
( )54.A.runner B.judge
C.worker D.student
( )55.A.concluded B.interrupted
C.failed D.followed
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
[2024·湖北省高一期中]
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。
Patrick Sommier, 56. French theatre director, is devoted to passing on the true meaning of Chinese operas to the French public.
In 2004, 57. the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic (外交的) relations between China and France was celebrated, Sommier 58. (invite) to cooperate on a joint project to spread Peking Opera in France. Sommier says that when he arrived in China, like many other 59. (European) he showed great interest in Chinese operas. The beauty of Peking Opera immediately caught his heart, he says.
Recalling his first cooperation with the Chinese team, Sommier says he was impressed by the actors’ makeup, costumes, 60. the characters of unbelievable strength. He was also touched by the Chinese professors’ effort 61. (pass) their acting skills to their students by acting with them. One professor explained, “In China, opera is an art 62. (require) lifelong devotion and the effect of the performance 63. (large) depends on the actors’ inner strength and acting skills.”
Sommier began exploring different performance forms and suggested introducing Chinese operas 64. the French audience. The team then gave some 65. (origin) performances, some without makeup or costumes and some with students performing classics in a traditional way.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
[2024·湖北省部分普通高中联盟高一期中]
假定你是李华,你校计划在下周举行以中国传统文化为主题的英文演讲比赛。请你给外教Robert写一封邮件邀请他做评委,内容包括:
1.比赛的具体时间和地点;
2.比赛的主要内容与流程。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
第二节(满分25分)
[2024·陕西师大附中高一期中]
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。
Jackie was searching for her library book in her room. Outside her house stood her friend Sasha waiting for her to go to the library. But the book was missing.
Jackie then ran into her sister’s bedroom. “Have you seen my library book Last week my book was bitten by your cat. The week before that, you dropped my book in the park,” Jackie asked angrily. Her sister shook her head. Despite her efforts, Jackie found no traces of the book there.
“What’s taking you so long, Jackie ” Mum’s voice rang through the house. “I need to find my library book. It has a red cover. It’s due (到期) today. If I have lost the library book, I am not allowed to check out any books for a whole month,” Jackie sighed, walking down the stairs. She nearly ran into her mum, who was carrying a heavy laundry (待洗衣物) basket.
“Good luck with that book. The library closes in twenty minutes.” Mum stopped to grab Jackie’s clothes from the railing and wrinkled up her nose. “I’m putting these in the laundry,” said Mum, disappearing down the basement stairs.
Jackie ran around the house, looking under the sofa, in the fridge, and behind the piano. However, the book was nowhere to be found. Where was that library book The thought of not being able to get into the world of stories and knowledge for a whole month made her feel very sad. Jackie sank onto the living room sofa, her mind racing with thoughts of the result she would soon face.
Just then Mum came into the living room and suddenly said, “Have you searched all the places You need to think carefully and see if you’ve missed anything ” “I’ve searched everywhere I can think of, but I still haven’t found it,” Jackie almost cried. “I looked for you in your painting room in the backyard last night where you were practising your painting. I seemed to have seen a red thing. Maybe it was in the painting room,” Mum added.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Without wasting another moment, Jackie rushed outside to the painting room.
Paragraph 2:
Rushing to the library, Jackie and Sasha found the door still open.
