单元素养测评卷(二)
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第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: You look so handsome today. I really like your new shirt and tie.
M: I’ve had both of these for years. Do you notice anything else different
W: Your beard looks the same. Oh, your hair is different!
M: Yes, I just got it cut.
Text 2
M: We’re going to the beach! Want to come
W: Where are your bathing suits Or, are you just going to have a barbecue without going in the water
M: Actually, we’re going to pick up plastic as part of our volunteer programme. That’s what all these bags are for!
Text 3
W: Someone must have stolen flowers from my front garden. Nearly all my roses were gone. Have you seen anyone around my garden
M: No, but I saw your son selling red roses outside the cinema this afternoon. Even your next-door neighbour Charles bought one. It’s Valentine’s Day today.
Text 4
M: Let’s hurry up! We need to be at Lena’s house at 11:00 am.
W: I just got a text from her, Brian. She’d like us to arrive half an hour later. So, we have some extra time now.
Text 5
W: What do you usually eat for breakfast I only have a piece of bread and a cup of coffee.
M: Oh, I eat much more than you do. A boiled egg, bacon, some vegetables and most importantly, a cup of pure milk.
Text 6
W: I’m so sorry! I didn’t break it on purpose. I tripped over the carpet and tried to grab the table to break my fall, but I missed!
M: It’s fine, Laura. I have at least twelve other plates. These things often happen. Are you okay, though
W: Yes, I’m fine. And I’ll pay for it. My money is in the car.
M: No, really it’s fine. I won’t accept your money. You can pay me back by helping me pick up the pieces.
W: Of course. I’ll do that right now.
Text 7
W: Luke, have you brought your term paper with you
M: I’m terribly sorry, Mrs Bright. I forgot it.
W: What’s wrong with you
M: I don’t know why, but recently I always forget things. And I can’t sleep well.
W: Are you going to take any exams
M: Yes. You know the test is coming soon, I don’t want to think about it too much, but it’s just there.
W: That might be the reason for your stress. Why don’t you do something else to get out a little Go out to do some shopping, listen to some light music or do some physical exercise.
M: That might be a good idea.
W: If you still feel the stress, go to see the doctor.
M: I haven’t thought about this idea. Maybe it can help. Thanks a lot.
Text 8
W: Thanks for driving me around.
M: Don’t mention it. I have time today, and I think it’s important that you find a good place.
W: It would be not easy for me to do it. I am not familiar with the city.
M: So what do you see in there
W: A flat with a view of the lake, next to a big supermarket, including electrical equipment and parking. A modern furnished kitchen, $470.
M: Can you afford that
W: No, I guess not. But that’s what I want.
M: Yes, a flat usually has one large room, a small bathroom and a small kitchen. So it’s good for one person.
W: This one. Two girls are seeking a fortable downtown apartment. Does this mean I have to share a room with them
M: No. It probably means they have a large apartment. Probably a living room, kitchen and three bedrooms. They need someone for the empty bedroom.
W: Sounds good to me. I really appreciate your help on this.
M: My pleasure. What are friends for anyway
Text 9
W: I’m going to Thailand next month with my friends. I got a really good deal on tickets.
M: But you might miss my performance if you do that. You know, my performance is on April 23rd.
W: I won’t miss it. I’ll leave China on April 10th, and I’ll stay there for one week. I’ll be able to make it to Thailand’s spring festival. It’s called “Songkran”, and it starts on April 13th.
M: What makes “Songkran” so special that you want to go all the way to Thailand
W: Well, the Thai people consider the festival as a time to clean their homes. It is also when they dress up in colourful clothing. I learned from a storybook that the festival is famous because the Thai people have playful water fights with each other.
M: Is that why you want to go
W: No. I think I want to do it because it will be a fantastic experience. I think it will make my spirit happy to be a part of such a wonderful time.
Text 10
W: Thank you, Ron. I am Katie Gill here at the corner of Green Wood and Pine, where the heat of the fire can still be felt some 100 feet away. The fire is said to have started inside the local store and it has spread to the surrounding apartment buildings. As we speak, firefighters and the police are helping those who could not make it outside without assistance. Though many seem to be safe, there is not much relief left to the people of Battery Park. According to the Fire Department, the fire began early last night after the bakery closed. There seems to be a problem with the water system in the area and it is stopping the fire prevention system from operating. Many have come from local areas with food and water to help. As far as we know, no one has been injured yet by the fire because most people have known to leave the buildings hours ago. But as these lucky people stand outside of their burning homes, they do not feel calm. This will be an August that the people of Battery Park will not forget any time. Now back to you in the studio.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文主要介绍了怀特岛徒步节的第25周年的庆祝活动,以及英国一些类似的节日活动。
21.B 推理判断题。根据Isle of Wight Walking Festival部分中的“Book onto the spring session to see the island’s natural world beginning to stir—guided walks take participants in search of red squirrels, passing through bluebell (风铃草) woods, wading the shallows on a seagrass harvesting project and exploring the steep, splendid scenery of West Wight. 11—19 May.”可知,怀特岛徒步节为游客安排了丰富的活动,使这个节日与众不同。故选B。
22.D 细节理解题。根据Arran Mountain Festival部分中的“…not only are its hills said to represent the Highlands in mini size, but it also hosts the Arran Mountain Festival, with a programme of walks for multiple abilities.”可知,阿兰山节适合各种能力的徒步者参加。故选D。
23.C 推理判断题。根据第一段“The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year—and a number of similar events are taking place across the UK as the weather warms up.”和全文内容可知,本文主要是写给想要来英国体验徒步活动的游客的。故选C。
B
【文章大意】 本文为一篇记叙文,讲述了Param Jaggi生性好奇,发明了价格合理且环保的产品,改变了人们的想法,并激励年轻人参与创新和发明的事迹。
24.B 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When Param Jaggi was five years old, he had a passion to take things apart to see what was inside.”及“In middle school, he started working on projects in his kitchen laboratory, and his first project was making biofuels.”可推知,Jaggi天生有好奇心。故选B项。
25.C 词义猜测题。根据画线部分前文“Although Jaggi’s parents initially thought his experiments were just a boyhood fancy, he remained determined to make a difference to the environment.”及后文“…started supporting his dreams .”可知,Jaggi的父母改变了对他的想法,came around在此处与changed their minds意思一致,表示“改变想法”。故选C项。
26.D 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“At 17, Jaggi went beyond his school projects and co-founded Ecoviate, a company that uses technology to solve everyday energy and environmental problems. He planned to transform people’s idea that going green is expensive, by making available a series of affordable products that are easy to use.”可知,Jaggi开发价格合理且用户友好的产品是因为他渴望有所作为,想让人们改变想法。故选D项。
27.A 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“He plans to launch an online platform through Ecoviate, which will encourage young students interested in science and technology to get actively involved in innovation and invention.”可知,Jaggi推出在线平台是为了赋予年轻的发明家力量,让他们积极参与创新和发明。故选A项。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了一项新研究对四大洲近5万人进行了分析,确定了能够最大程度改善健康、延长寿命的每日步数,同时调查了不同年龄段的人每日最佳步数是否有所不同。
28.D 推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“The study represents an effort to develop an evidence-based public health message about the benefits of physical activity. The often-repeated 10,000-step-a-day saying grew out of a decades-old marketing activity for a Japanese pedometer(计步器), with no science to back it up.”可知,现有的观点缺乏科学依据,本项研究旨在为科学的走路步数提供证据,由此可推知,本研究旨在为日常走路提供科学指导。故选D项。
29.B 词义猜测题。根据画线短语后面的“…meaning that more steps than that provided no additional benefit for longevity…”可知,多余的步数并不会增加额外的好处,由此可推知,步数到达一定量之后,降低死亡的风险趋于稳定,不再变化。leveled off意为“保持水平,保持平稳发展”,与became stable意思相近。故选B项。
30.C 推理判断题。根据第三段“More specifically, for adults aged 60 and older, the risk of early death leveled off at about 6,000—8,000 steps per day, meaning that more steps than that provided no additional benefit for longevity, while for adults younger than 60, about 8, 000—10,000 steps per day.”可推知,年龄不同,最佳步数也不一样。故选C项。
31.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段Paluch所说的“There’s a lot of evidence suggesting that moving even a little more is beneficial, particularly for those who are doing very little activity…”和“More steps per day are better for your health.”可知,Paluch建议很少运动的人应该增加走路步数。故选A项。
D
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一群计算机科学家通过一个“鸡蛋和笔记本电脑”的问题,来测试新聊天机器人是否可以进行创作。
32.B 细节理解题。根据第一段“But the new chatbot’s unique answer helped set off the current global wave of AI advocacy and anxiety. It fueled debate about how large language models (LLMs) were able to perform creative tasks.”可知,新聊天机器人对谜题的答案引起人们思考。故选B。
33.B 细节理解题。根据第二段“The researchers were of course aware of that and invented the ‘eggs and laptop’ puzzle to prevent the new chatbot from dishonestly copying an answer from the Internet.”可知,研究人员发明“鸡蛋和笔记本电脑”的问题是为了阻止聊天机器人作弊。故选B。
34.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“There’s nothing entirely new under the sun. Edison did not invent the light bulb but improved it. Most so-called creators apply knowledge from different fields to a problem and arrive at a solution…that would be a historic but discomforting development.”(太阳底下没有什么是全新的。爱迪生没有发明电灯泡,而是改进了它。大多数所谓的创造者将不同领域的知识应用于一个问题,并得出解决方案。那更像是建立相关的联系,而不是发明全新的东西。如果LLMs 确实获得了建立相关联系的能力,那将是一个具有历史意义但令人不安的发展。)可知,作者在最后一段想表达的是一项发明是如何产生的。故选A。
35.C 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Are LLMs truly original or are they just plagiarists (剽窃者) The two statements may not be as different as they seem.”并结合文章主要内容可知,文章主要说明了一群计算机科学家通过一个“鸡蛋和笔记本电脑”的问题,来测试新聊天机器人是否可以进行创作。由此可知,C选项“人工智能能创造出原创的东西吗 ”最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。本文倡导在快节奏的世界中要有勇气慢下来,尤其是在制订教学策略等重要任务时,强调慢速、持久和不断调整改进的重要性。文章同时介绍了如何在快节奏的世界中放慢速度。
36.G 上文“It may sound abnormal, but instead of rushing to implement (实施) it, we need to slow down. This is particularly relevant when we start the journey of developing instructional strategies.”说明在快节奏的世界,我们在做事情时需要放慢速度。空处承上启下,G项中的“…how do we go slow and develop and sustain a new habit ”和上文中的“…we need to slow down.”相呼应,并引出下文中的方法。所以G项“那么问题来了,我们如何慢慢来,养成并保持一个新习惯呢 ”符合语境。故选G。
37.E 本段的主旨句“Start, add and abandon habits.”以及空前“Set systems that focus you and your team and organization on the implementation and impact on a few key practices.”说明习惯的养成需要时间和不断的调整,在这个过程中,需要关注一些关键习惯的实施和影响,放弃那些不关键的习惯。空处总结前文,E项中的“Protect these few practices…”与上文中的a few key practices相呼应,“…giving up other unsuitable ones.”和主旨句中的abandon habits相呼应,说明通过放弃其他不合适的做法来保护这些少数做法。故选E。
38.C 上文“Focus on maintaining consistent effort rather than pushing for rapid, unsustainable changes.”说明我们需要保持一致的努力,而不是要求快速的、不可持续的改变。空处承接上文,说明需要保持一致的努力的原因,同时引出下文。C项“正是缓慢而稳定的进步导致了持久的习惯。”符合语境,该项中的lasting habits在下文复现。故选C。
39.B 下文“Celebrate each little victory along the way. These moments of success, no matter how minor, are the building blocks of lasting change.”说明我们需要庆祝一路上的每一个小小的胜利。B项“为每一个小小的胜利鼓掌。”适合作为本段的主旨句,统领全段。故选B。
40.D 上文“Admittedly, it takes courage to welcome the wisdom of going slow in this competitive world.”说明在竞争激烈的世界,我们需要放慢脚步的智慧和勇气。空处承上启下,D项中的“As we slow down…”和上文中的“…going slow in this competitive world.”相呼应,“…patience becomes our greatest companion.”和下文中的“Taking it slow with patience…”相呼应,说明当我们放慢脚步时,耐心是我们最伟大的陪伴。故选D。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者有一个唇裂的孩子,在医生Anastassov的帮助下,作者的孩子得到了治疗和康复。不仅如此,作者的孩子还实现了自己做飞行员的梦想。这些使作者得到了极大的鼓励,并将自己的经历分享给更多的人。
41.C 根据后文“All I could do was to ask for information about Dani.”可知,作者在孩子出生后,通过别人了解孩子的信息,由此推知,她不被允许看望自己的孩子。故选C。persuade劝说;invite邀请;allow允许;force强迫,迫使。
42.B 根据前文“Dani had his surgery on the seventh day! It was a terrible experience.”可知,孩子是在出生7天后做手术,这样可怕的经历会让一个母亲感到十分痛苦。故选B。relief宽慰;pain痛苦;security安全;loneliness孤独。
43.A 根据后文可知,在遇到Anastassov医生后,作者有了信心,孩子也完成了手术治疗,并能像正常人一样说话。因此,在遇到Anastassov医生后,事情发生了变化。故选A。 change改变,变化;continue继续,持续;worsen恶化,变得更坏;matter要紧,有重大影响。
44.D 根据前文“…when I met Dr Anastassov, who brought Smile Train—sponsored cleft care to Bulgaria.”可知,Anastassov医生给作者带来了希望,是一个鼓舞人心的人。故选D。challenge挑战,难题;choice选择;evidence证据; inspiration鼓舞人心的人。
45.C 根据前文“…when I met Dr Anastassov, who brought Smile Train—sponsored cleft care to Bulgaria.”可知,Anastassov医生给作者带来了希望,增加了作者对于孩子能够康复的信心。故选C。attitude态度;gift礼物,天赋;recovery恢复,康复;virtue美德,优点。
46.C 根据前文“At six, Dani finished his speech therapy (矫治)…”可知,Dani的言语矫治结束了,说话能和正常人一样清楚了。故选C。 loudly大声地,响亮地;firmly坚定地,牢固地;clearly清楚地;gently温柔地。
47.A 根据后文his dream as a pilot可知,Dani想成为飞行员。故选A。pilot飞行员;trainer教练员;doctor医生;spaceman宇航员。
48.B 根据前文“I was shocked to see my baby Dani with a cleft lip (唇裂) at his birth.”以及“At six, Dani finished his speech therapy (矫治)…”可知,Dani出生时就有唇裂,6岁时结束了言语矫治,那么,要成为飞行员的体检对于他来说,应该是很难的。故选B。valuable有价值的,值钱的;difficult困难的;interesting有趣的;practical实用的。
49.D 根据后文passed可推知,Dani应该是付出了很多努力,有着坚韧的毅力才通过了体检。故选D。 excitement兴奋,激动;difference不同,区别; contribution贡献;strength力气,毅力。
50.A 根据前文passed以及后文his dream as a pilot可推知,Dani实现了自己做飞行员的梦想,live one’s dream意为“实现某人的梦想”,符合句意。故选A。 live生活,居住;spread传播,扩散;break打破;discover发现。
51.D 根据后文“He has been so successful…”可知,Dani很成功,因此,作为妈妈,作者很光荣。故选D。chance机会;fact事实;mission任务,使命;honour光荣。
52.B 此处指“我们养育他,使他能够明白有唇裂的人不应该被同情”。故选B。 promise许诺,答应;raise筹集,提升,养育;order命令;beg乞求。
53.A 根据后文“…because they can do anything.”可知,他们可以做任何事情,不应该被同情。故选A。pity同情,怜悯;support支持;compare对比,比较;control控制,掌控。
54.B 根据后文“I’m happy to work here…”可推知,作者也参与到了Smile Train项目中,在这里工作。故选B。set up设立,建立; work with与……一起工作; turn to求助于;care about关心,在意。
55.D 根据my experience可推知,这里是指作者把自己的经历分享给他们。故选D。replace取代,代替;draft起草,草拟;confirm确定,确认;share分担,分享。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了第78届联合国大会正式宣布农历新年为联合国流动假日,这表明了中国文化的影响力和全球文明倡议的推广。
56.announcing 考查非谓语动词。此处为非谓语动词,逻辑主语the 78th United Nations General Assembly与announce之间是主动关系,应用现在分词形式announcing作状语。故填 announcing。
57.significant 考查形容词。修饰名词 influence,应用significance的形容词significant作定语。故填significant。
58.to 考查介词。contribute to意为“有助于”,为固定搭配。故填to。
59.valued 考查非谓语动词。本句谓语为bears,value“重视,珍视”应用非谓语动词形式作定语,value与the ideas of peace and harmony是逻辑上的被动关系,应用动词的过去分词形式。故填valued。
60.and 考查连词。between…and…意为“在……和……之间”,为固定搭配,故填and。
61.lies 考查动词时态。本句陈述事实,时态为一般现在时,主语the reason是第三人称单数,谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式,故填lies。
62.gradually 考查副词。修饰动词increasing,应用副词gradually,意为“逐渐地”,故填gradually。
63.to communicate 考查非谓语动词。此处用动词不定式结构作后置定语,修饰名词means。故填to communicate。
64.recognition 考查名词。由official可知,应用名词recognition作主语,意为“承认”。故填recognition。
65.which 考查定语从句。本空引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是the official recognition,关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Maintain a healthy life
Recently, issues of late-night studying, prolonged sitting, and a lack of physical activity among students have aroused great concern. These unhealthy habits can significantly impact our physical and mental well-being.
To address these concerns, it is crucial to take regular breaks during study sessions to prevent tiredness. Additionally, promoting physical activities during school hours can encourage students to engage in movement and enhance our physical health. Furthermore, students should be educated on the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
By prioritizing health and well-being, we can improve our academic performance, enhance our mental state, and build a foundation for a brighter future. Together, let us take the necessary steps to maintain a healthy life.
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文讲述了高中生Alex原本沉迷于电子游戏和深夜吃零食,导致身心健康受损,并在学校遭受同学Mike的嘲笑。在家人的支持下,尤其是父亲Bryan的鼓励和共同参与下,Alex开始转变生活方式,通过运动和健康饮食不仅改善了身体健康,也逐渐增强了自信心,学会了正面应对他人的嘲笑。最终,Alex实现了自我蜕变,甚至考虑参加以往从未想过的学校两英里跑比赛。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“凭着信心和体力,Alex决定报名。”可知,本段可描写在父亲的帮助下,Alex经过努力训练,最终在比赛中取得好成绩。
②由第二段首句内容“比赛结束后,当人群的欢呼声持续时,Bryan走近Alex。”可知,本段可描写Alex感谢父亲的付出,通过这次比赛,他获得了自信,赢得了尊重。
2.续写线索:决定报名—努力训练—父亲支持—取得好成绩—感谢—建立自信并赢得尊重—感悟。
One possible version:
With confidence and physical strength, Alex decided to sign up. He doubled down on his training, waking up early every morning to practise running. Each day, he felt stronger and more determined, fueled by the supportive nods from his father. On the day of the race, Alex’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. As he crossed the finish line, the crowd erupted in cheers. Alex noticed Mike pushing through the crowd towards him and extended his hand, saying, “You really proved something today, Alex. Great job!”
After the race, as the crowd’s cheers continued, Bryan approached Alex. His eyes were filled with pride for his son.“Your courage to step out of your comfort zone and the spirit you’ve displayed are commendable.”A warm smile spread across Alex’s face. “Thanks, dad. It’s your support that keeps me going,” he said, his voice filled with a mix of gratitude and resolve. He understood that this was more than just about finishing a race; it was about winning respect and breaking down the walls that had once isolated him.单元素养测评卷(二)
Unit 2
(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 did the man change about himself
A.He got a haircut.
B.He wore a new shirt.
C.He shaved his beard.
( )2.Why will the man go to the beach
A.For cooking. B.For swimming. C.For cleaning.
( )3.Who probably picked the woman’s roses
A.Her son. B.The man. C.Her neighbour.
( )4.What time will the speakers be at Lena’s house
A.At 10:00 am. B.At 11:00 am. C.At 11:30 am.
( )5.What are the speakers talking about
A.How to keep a healthy diet.
B.What they have for breakfast.
C.The importance of drinking milk.
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.What happened to the woman
A.She broke a plate.
B.She spoiled the carpet.
C.She knocked over the table.
( )7.What will the woman do next
A.Go into her car.
B.Pay the man money.
C.Help the man clean up.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8.What is wrong with the man
A.He has got a cold.
B.He has stress recently.
C.He lost his memory.
( )9.What is the woman’s first suggestion to the man
A.He should manage to be relaxed.
B.He should eat more vegetables.
C.He should see the doctor.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
( )10.What is the man doing
A.Showing the woman around by car.
B.Looking for an apartment for himself.
C.Promoting a flat to the woman.
( )11.What is the advantage of the first flat
A.It is good but cheap.
B.It has a classical kitchen.
C.It is convenient for shopping.
( )12.Why do the two girls rent out their apartment
A.Because it is comfortable to live in the city centre.
B.Because they want someone to share the empty bedroom.
C.Because they need someone’s help to clean the apartment.
( )13.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.Roommates.
B.Strangers.
C.Friends.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.What will the man do next month
A.Give a performance.
B.Visit some friends.
C.Take a holiday.
( )15.When will the woman return from Thailand
A.On April 13th. B.On April 17th. C.On April 23rd.
( )16.What is the woman going to Thailand for
A.A study. B.A conference. C.A festival.
( )17.What is “Songkran” famous for
A.Cleaning houses.
B.Having water fights.
C.Dressing up in colourful clothing.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.What might the speaker be
A.A resident. B.A firefighter. C.A news reporter.
( )19.Where did the fire start
A.From a store.
B.From a park.
C.From an apartment building.
( )20.When did the fire happen
A.An hour ago.
B.Late last night.
C.Early last night.
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·湖北武汉华中师大一附中高二期中]
Footloose fun
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year—and a number of similar events are taking place across the UK as the weather warms up.
BEST FOR ISLANDS
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
This festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024, with an event in spring and another in autumn. Book onto the spring session to see the island’s natural world beginning to stir—guided walks take participants in search of red squirrels, passing through bluebell (风铃草) woods, wading the shallows on a seagrass harvesting project and exploring the steep, splendid scenery of West Wight. 11—19 May.
BEST FOR MOUNTAINS
Arran Mountain Festival
Anyone wishing to dip their toe into Scottish mountaineering should head to the Isle of Arran: not only are its hills said to represent the Highlands in mini size, but it also hosts the Arran Mountain Festival, with a programme of walks for multiple abilities. Head up Goatfell—the island’s highest point (874m)—or cross the A’Chir ridge, with vertical drops below. 17—20 May.
BEST FOR EASY WALKS
Suffolk Walking Festival
If the contours (等高线) of Wales, the English Lakes or the Scottish Highlands seem too hard, head to the more kindly slopes of Suffolk for this walking festival. Close to 60 guided walks explore this famously flat county, ranging from wanders beside the North Sea coast at mysterious Orford Ness to strolls amid the more picturesque landscapes of Dedham Vale. 11—26 May.
( )21.What makes Isle of Wight Walking Festival special
A.Location. B.Arrangement.
C.Biodiversity. D.Culture.
( )22.What do readers know about Arran Mountain Festival
A.It offers some water sports.
B.It will last for more than a week.
C.It is famous for flat walking routes.
D.It’s friendly for hikers of various abilities.
( )23.Who is this passage mainly written for
A.An extreme athlete willing to challenge himself.
B.A college researcher studying British geography.
C.A tourist thinking of a hiking experience in UK.
D.A businessman investing in UK’s tourist industry.
B [2024·江苏南京六校联合体高二联考]
When Param Jaggi was five years old, he had a passion to take things apart to see what was inside. He started with toys and even broke a computer, which made his parents not too pleased. As he got older, he shifted from breaking things to building things, which greatly comforted his parents. In middle school, he started working on projects in his kitchen laboratory, and his first project was making biofuels.
Although Jaggi’s parents initially thought his experiments were just a boyhood fancy, he remained determined to make a difference to the environment. Eventually, his parents came around and started supporting his dreams. Jaggi’s interest continued as he grew up, but he focused more on solving real problems, especially those related to the environment.
At 17, Jaggi went beyond his school projects and co-founded Ecoviate, a company that uses technology to solve everyday energy and environmental problems. He planned to transform people’s idea that going green is expensive, by making available a series of affordable products that are easy to use. Through Ecoviate, he designed products that could contribute to a greener future. One of his notable inventions was the “CO2ube”, a device that could reduce carbon emissions, and it’s available to many people at low prices.
Young Jaggi, now a third-grade college student studying engineering and economics, has become a famous eco-innovator and his company is developing promisingly. However, Jaggi’s vision to save the environment goes beyond creating products. He plans to launch an online platform through Ecoviate, which will encourage young students interested in science and technology to get actively involved in innovation and invention. Students can submit a science project online, and talk about the help that they need to make the project a reality.
( )24.What can we learn about Jaggi
A.He dreamed to be an engineer.
B.He was curious by nature.
C.He always annoyed his parents.
D.He was addicted to playing toys.
( )25.Which of the following can best replace the underlined part “came around” in Paragraph 2
A.Walked around.
B.Paid a visit.
C.Changed their minds.
D.Became conscious.
( )26.What drove Jaggi to develop affordable and user-friendly products
A.His love for greener devices.
B.His pursuit of academic career.
C.His hope of boosting green industry.
D.His desire to make a difference.
( )27.Why does Jaggi plan to launch an online platform
A.To empower young inventors.
B.To promote smart products.
C.To provide eco-themed courses.
D.To offer environmentalists funds.
C [2024·江苏淮安高二期中联考]
A new study involving nearly 50,000 people from four continents offers new insights into identifying the quantity of daily walking steps that will best improve adults’ health and longevity(长寿), and whether the ideal number of steps differs across people of different ages. The study represents an effort to develop an evidence-based public health message about the benefits of physical activity. The often-repeated 10,000-step-a-day saying grew out of a decades-old marketing activity for a Japanese pedometer(计步器), with no science to back it up.
Led by physical activity professor Amanda Paluch, an international group of scientists conducted an experiment among adults aged 18 and older. They grouped the nearly 50,000 participants into four comparative groups according to average steps per day. The lowest step group averaged 3,500 steps; the second, 5,800; the third, 7,800; and the fourth, 10,900 steps per day. Among the three higher active groups, there was a 40—53% lower risk of death, compared to the lowest step group.
More specifically, for adults aged 60 and older, the risk of early death leveled off at about 6,000—8,000 steps per day, meaning that more steps than that provided no additional benefit for longevity, while for adults younger than 60, about 8, 000—10,000 steps per day.
“So, what we saw was this continuing reduction in risk as the number of steps increases, until it levels off. Interestingly, the study found no definitive association with walking speed,” Paluch says.
The new study supports and expands findings from another study led by Paluch before, which found that walking at least 7,000 steps a day reduced middle-aged people’s risk of early death. “There’s a lot of evidence suggesting that moving even a little more is beneficial, particularly for those who are doing very little activity,” Paluch says. “More steps per day are better for your health.”
( )28.Why did the scientists carry out the new study
A.To know about people’s health condition.
B.To explain the pedometer’s working principles.
C.To determine the best physical activity for people.
D.To provide a scientific guideline on daily walking.
( )29.What do the underlined words “leveled off” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Turned higher.
B.Became stable.
C.Fell sharply.
D.Changed rapidly.
( )30.What does the experiment find
A.The old should walk as much as possible.
B.Young people usually walk more than the old.
C.The most beneficial steps differ by age groups.
D.Walking pace is the key to avoiding early death.
( )31.What does Paluch advise people doing little activity to do
A.To walk more steps.
B.To control walking speed.
C.To limit walking distance.
D.To track the number of steps.
D [2024·福建福州高二期中考试]
In March, 2023, a group of computer scientists published an assessment of a new chatbot with artificial intelligence (AI). The team’s report drew global attention to one test in particular: we have a book, nine eggs, a laptop, a bottle and a nail, and please tell me how to pile them onto each other in a stable manner. This is a tough puzzle. Earlier versions of the chatbot gave silly and unreasonable answers. But the new chatbot’s unique answer helped set off the current global wave of AI advocacy and anxiety. It fueled debate about how large language models (LLMs) were able to perform creative tasks.
By 2022, LLMs were being trained on as many as 17 trillion words of human-generated text, mainly from the Internet. It was certain that the new chatbot was exposed to functional fixedness (功能固着) problems in its training. The researchers were of course aware of that and invented the “eggs and laptop” puzzle to prevent the new chatbot from dishonestly copying an answer from the Internet. LLMs used language statistics only. No one had said how to pile these nine eggs on top of each other ever before. The extreme rarity of those words would tend to prevent LLMs from talking about piling eggs in unrealistic ways. One of the researchers that tested the new chatbot thinks it’s likely that an LLM trained on trillions of words creates a world model, and this is what gives it the “magical” extrapolation (外推) properties.
Are LLMs truly original or are they just plagiarists (剽窃者) The two statements may not be as different as they seem. There’s nothing entirely new under the sun. Edison did not invent the light bulb but improved it. Most so-called creators apply knowledge from different fields to a problem and arrive at a solution. It’s more a matter of making relevant connections than of inventing something completely new. If LLMs are indeed acquiring the ability to make relevant connections, that would be a historic but discomforting development.
( )32.What do we know about the new chatbot’s answer to the puzzle in Paragraph 1
A.It was silly.
B.It set people thinking.
C.It drew little attention.
D.It highlighted language innovation.
( )33.Why did the researchers invent the “eggs and laptop” puzzle
A.To copy online answers.
B.To stop the chatbot cheating.
C.To train humans to use language.
D.To expose the chatbot to functional problems.
( )34.What does the author convey in the last paragraph
A.How an invention came into being.
B.How Edison became successful in history.
C.Why Edison invented something entirely new.
D.Why an invention required effort and opportunity.
( )35.What is the best title for the text
A.Will robots replace humans
B.Can robots develop smoothly
C.Can AI come up with anything original
D.Will AI solve magical and difficult problems
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2024·浙江高二四校联考]
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。
In our fast-paced world, where speed and instant results often steal the spotlight, there’s a quiet but great virtue that often goes unnoticed—the courage to go slow. It may sound abnormal, but instead of rushing to implement (实施) it, we need to slow down. This is particularly relevant when we start the journey of developing instructional strategies. 36.
Start, add and abandon habits. Understand that habit formation takes time and requires testing, reflecting, and adapting. Set systems that focus you and your team and organization on the implementation and impact on a few key practices. 37.
Push consistency over intensity. Focus on maintaining consistent effort rather than pushing for rapid, unsustainable changes. 38. This occurs because the lasting habits that are selected are implemented every day and reflected upon routinely.
39. Celebrate each little victory along the way. These moments of success, no matter how minor, are the building blocks of lasting change.
Seek support. Surround yourself with individuals who support your journey and value the importance of patience. Lean on their encouragement during challenging times.
Admittedly, it takes courage to welcome the wisdom of going slow in this competitive world. 40. Taking it slow with patience enables individuals to travel along this journey with determination, as can be illustrated by the well-known story of the tortoise and the hare.
A.Ask for suggestions.
B.Applaud small wins.
C.It’s the slow and steady progress that leads to lasting habits.
D.As we slow down, patience becomes our greatest companion.
E.Protect these few practices by giving up other unsuitable ones.
F.However, is it right for us common people to do so in such a way
G.The question then is, how do we go slow and develop and sustain a new habit
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·辽宁名校联盟高二联合考试]
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。
I was shocked to see my baby Dani with a cleft lip(唇裂) at his birth. After the delivery, I wasn’t 41 to see my baby. All I could do was to ask for information about Dani. Dani had his surgery on the seventh day! It was a terrible experience. I buried myself in great 42 .
Things 43 when I met Dr Anastassov, who brought Smile Train—sponsored cleft care to Bulgaria. Dr Anastassov was my 44 from the moment we met. He helped me build the confidence in Dani’s 45 . At six, Dani finished his speech therapy(矫治) and could speak as 46 as everyone else.
Dani wanted to be a 47 . When he began his formal training, the medical exam was very 48 for him. They knew he was different, even if they couldn’t immediately tell how. So they worked him harder than the others. But Dani showed great 49 and passed. He is now 50 his dream as a pilot!
Being Dani’s mother is a(n) 51 . He has been so successful because we 52 him to understand that people with cleft lips should not be 53 , because they can do anything.
Now I 54 Smile Train to help those like my son. I 55 my experience with them. I’m happy to work here and make change for the better every day.
( )41.A.persuaded B.invited
C.allowed D.forced
( )42.A.relief B.pain
C.security D.loneliness
( )43.A.changed B.continued
C.worsened D.mattered
( )44.A.challenge B.choice
C.evidence D.inspiration
( )45.A.attitude B.gift
C.recovery D.virtue
( )46.A.loudly B.firmly
C.clearly D.gently
( )47.A.pilot B.trainer
C.doctor D.spaceman
( )48.A.valuable B.difficult
C.interesting D.practical
( )49.A.excitement B.difference
C.contribution D.strength
( )50.A.living B.spreading
C.breaking D.discovering
( )51.A.chance B.fact
C.mission D.honour
( )52.A.promised B.raised
C.ordered D.begged
( )53.A.pitied B.supported
C.compared D.controlled
( )54.A.set up B.work with
C.turn to D.care about
( )55.A.replace B.draft
C.confirm D.share
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 78th United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution (决议) on Friday, officially 56. (announce) the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, as a UN floating holiday. Experts said the move shows the 57. (significance) influence of Chinese culture and will contribute 58. the promotion of the Global Civilization Initiative.
The Lunar New Year not only bears the ideas of peace and harmony 59. (value) by Chinese civilization but also carries the common values of humanity such as family harmony and harmonious coexistence between humans 60. nature.
The reason why the Lunar New Year can pass national borders and is increasingly welcomed by many countries 61. (lie) mainly in the rich cultural heritage of China and the driving force of globalization. As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s cultural elements have spread alongside its economic influence. In the trend of globalization, people’s interest in diverse cultures is 62. (gradual) increasing, and the Lunar New Year has become a major means for people 63. (communicate) and connect.
Therefore, the official 64. (recognize) of the Chinese New Year as a UN holiday fully reflects an emphasis on the inheritance and innovation of civilization, 65. will promote exchanges and mutual learning among diverse world cultures and actively embody the UN’s values of diverse and inclusive cultural ideals.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分) [2024·山东名校考试联盟高二期中]
假定你是学生会主席李华,针对很多同学熬夜、久坐、缺乏锻炼等现象,请为你校英语报拟一则英文倡议书,呼吁大家健康生活,确保身心健康。内容包括:
1.存在问题;
2.提出建议;
3.发出倡议。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.题目已给出,不计入总词数。
Maintain a healthy life
第二节(满分25分) [2024·福建福州高二期中]
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。
In a small town, Greenfield, lived Alex, a high school student. Alex’s sanctuary (庇护所) was a mix of video games and late-night snacking, a habit that not only distanced him from the world but also gradually ruined his health.
“Hey, Alex, need a wider door to walk through ” taunted (嘲笑) Mike, a classmate whose words were as sharp as knives, under the watchful eyes of their classmates. The laughter that followed was a familiar sting, one that Alex had grown accustomed to, yet it hurt deeper each time.
At home, Alex’s escape into virtual reality became his feeling of emotional comfort, until one evening, his father, Bryan, decided it was time for a change.
“Alex, we need to talk,” Bryan said, his tone soft yet firm. “I’ve seen how hard things have been for you…and I think it’s time we make a change.”
“It’s just how things are, dad. I can’t change how people see me,” Alex responded. “Maybe you can’t change how others see you, Alex,” Bryan added gently, “but we can change how you see yourself, maybe, how you feel. Let’s try to adopt a healthier lifestyle, together. What do you say ”
Doubtful but inspired by his father’s suggestion, Alex agreed. They started a journey that introduced morning jogging, replaced chips and sodas with fruits and water, and most importantly, opened a channel of communication that had long been inactive.
The road was not without its obstacles. Mike’s taunts continued. “Planning to run a marathon, Alex ” Mike laughed loudly. “Maybe I am,” Alex replied, his voice steadier than he felt.
As time flew, the transformation within Alex became obvious. Not just in his physical appearance, but in his behaviours. He found himself slowly stepping out of the shadow of his insecurities.
Then came the annual school 2-mile run, an activity Alex had never dreamed of participating in. Yet, this year was different.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
With confidence and physical strength, Alex decided to sign up.
Paragraph 2:
After the race, as the crowd’s cheers continued, Bryan approached Alex.
