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2023—2024学年度下学期2022级 6月月考英语试卷 考试时间：2024年6月13日 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shit? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C. 1. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. On a beach. B. In a supermarket. C. In a yard. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. When to announce the news. B. Who will attend the meeting. C. What to discuss on Wednesday. 3. What is the man probably doing? A. Listening to music. B. Mending the earphones. C. Preparing for a contest. 4. What does the man mean? A. The woman is poorly dressed. B. The woman’s got too many dresses. C. The woman should buy a dress for Bella. 5. Why was Jessie upset? A. The boss criticized her. B. Her report was overdue. C. Dave argued with her. 第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is wrong with the man’s father? A. He has trouble speaking. B. His right arm is injured. C. He lost a lot of blood. 7. What does the doctor suggest the man’s father do? A. Take another CT examination. B. Stay for closer observation. C. Have a brain surgery. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Which aspect of the hotel appeals to the woman? A. Its cheap price. B. Its pet-friendly policy. C. Its lake-view rooms. 9. What is needed for membership registration? A. An annual fee. B. The ID number. C. A personal photo. 10. How much will the woman pay for the room at least? A. £120. B. £324. C. £360. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why did Maria go to Palm Street? A. To meet Jason. B. To buy a ticket. C. To do some shopping. 12. What is Rachel Black? A. A comedian. B. A street artist. C. A salesperson. 13. Why is Jason lucky? A. He can act in a comedy. B. He is invited to a show. C. He found his lost ring. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What are the speakers doing? A. Editing videos. B. Practicing making up. C. Having an interview. 15. What does Jennifer do as an influencer? A. She promotes products for companies. B. She tells jokes the audience like. C. She rates online platforms. 16. How is Jennifer like in her videos? A. Cautious. B. Forgiving. C. Humorous. 17. What problem is Jennifer facing? A. Marriage crisis. B. Family objection. C. Privacy loss. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Company owners. B. Language professors. C. College students. 19. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Media impacts. B. Email customs. C. Business guidelines. 20. What is the speaker’s last suggestion? A. Avoiding using capitals in emails. B. Responding to customers in time. C. Having formal training in writing. 第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Robotics/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competitions for High School Students Robotics and AI competitions are a great way for high schoolers to dive into modern technologies. Here are four of them. MATE ROV Competition Location: Houston, Texas Awards: VR headsets Competition Date: March to June MATE ROV Competition challenges students to design and build remotely operated vehicles, and its purpose is to see who can design a vehicle that will help monitor ocean health, provide clean energy, or just help keep our oceans healthy for the future. RoboRave Location: Lorrach, Germany Awards: Small cash prizes Competition Date: November RoboRave is a robotics competition that welcomes participants to compete in various challenges like firefighting. The competition’s unique aspect lies in its international reach, bringing together enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate robotics education and hands-on learning. Agorize AI Challenge Location: Virtual for initial phases, then in Paris, France for the final award ceremony Awards: A trip to the destination of your choice, iPad, Apple TV Competition Date: September In this project, you can work in teams of 2-5 people to present an idea for how we can use AI-technologies to impact a specific field, like marketing, healthcare, etc. You’ll send in your initial application in a 3-5 slides presentation, and if your team makes it pass this phase, you’ll have the opportunity to include more information about your product features. OpenCV AI Competition Location: Online Awards: Certificates, cash, free courses Competition Date: December In your project, you can either work individually or in teams of three using computer vision technologies. OpenCV AI Competition suggests project ideas related to robotics, agriculture or education, but you’re not limited to these areas. 1. Which of the following mainly welcomes the entries for oceanic conditions? A. RoboRave. B. MATE ROV Competition. C. Agorize AI Challenge. D. OpenCV AI Competition. 2. What is the unique feature of RoboRave? A. It is held every month. B. It offers online training. C. It is a global competition. D. It promises a national tour. 3. What do Agorize AI Challenge and OpenCV AI Competition have in common? A. They allow teamwork. B. They provide free courses. C. They fund their winners. D. They need presentations at first. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了几个高中生机器人/人工智能（AI）竞赛内容和信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据MATE ROV Competition中关键句“MATE ROV Competition challenges students to design and build remotely operated vehicles, and its purpose is to see who can design a vehicle that will help monitor ocean health, provide clean energy, or just help keep our oceans healthy for the future.(MATE ROV竞赛要求学生设计和制造远程操作的车辆，其目的是看谁能设计出有助于监测海洋健康，提供清洁能源或帮助保持海洋健康的车辆)”可知，MATE ROV Competition欢迎与海洋情况相关的参赛作品。故选B。 2题详解】 细节理解题。根据RoboRave中关键句“The competition’s unique aspect lies in its international reach, bringing together enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate robotics education and hands-on learning.(比赛的独特之处在于它的国际影响力，将来自世界各地的爱好者聚集在一起，庆祝机器人教育和实践学习)”可知，RoboRave的特别之处在于它是一个国际性的竞赛。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Agorize AI Challenge中关键句“In this project, you can work in teams of 2-5 people to present an idea for how we can use AI-technologies to impact a specific field, like marketing, healthcare, etc.(在这个项目中，你可以在2-5人的团队中工作，就我们如何使用人工智能技术影响特定领域（如营销、医疗保健等）提出一个想法)”及OpenCV AI Competition中关键句“In your project, you can either work individually or in teams of three using computer vision technologies.(在你的项目中，你可以单独工作，也可以三人一组使用计算机视觉技术)”可知，这两个竞赛都允许团队合作。故选A。 B “Quick, quick, slow, slow,” my husband said as I was trying to focus. We frequently stepped on each other’s feet. Both of us were being rhythmically challenged, and we figured a series of lessons might help us look somewhat elegant on the floor. However, it didn’t. It didn’t matter that the lessons didn’t pay off. Our learning something new together gave us a string of good memories, such as taking a Thai cooking class on a cold Chicago night and learning how to make classic cocktails (鸡尾酒) in a common bar. These experiences are my best memories from the past 10 years. We always have such a great time when we’re trying something new together. It seems to have strengthened our relationship, and makes me feel like we have a closer connection. It turns out that my theory is backed by research. One study shows that learning new things with your spouse (配偶), friends, or partners, can strengthen your connection or friendship. But how exactly does this work? The key is vulnerability (弱点). “Learning new things together strengthens bonds because it is at those moments that we can show our vulnerability to one another,” says Dr. Hisla Bates. When we are learning a new task, misfortunes and failures are bound to happen. In those moments when we fail, the other party can be there in favor of us. We can work together to find a solution, and working together helps deepen the connection. The benefits gained from learning new things with your partner can come from activities as small as hiking, trying a new recipe, going boating in the local lake or taking a fitness class together. You don’t have to go bungee jumping or skydiving to grow closer. Try selecting activities that both partners are unfamiliar with, as this will ensure you’re on the same page. Trying to learn something new together once a month will benefit you and your spouse or friends. Overall, some of my best memories with my husband are the moments when we are learning something new together. 4. What were the author and her husband doing in Paragraph 1? A. Playing sports. B. Practising dancing. C. Teaching lessons. D. Taking a walk. 5. What can we learn from the author’s experiences? A. Practice makes perfect. B. Good memories last a long time. C. Processes matter more than results. D Well begun is half done. 6. Why does learning new things together strengthen partners’ relationship? A. It can encourage them to teach and praise each other. B. It helps improve the understanding of each other. C. It can reduce each other’s loneliness and boredom. D. It helps find each other’s weaknesses and offer support. 7. What’s the best title for the text? A. The power of learning new things together B. The advantages of taking different lessons C. The challenge of acquiring new knowledge D. The importance of improving people’s bonds 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过讲述自己和丈夫经常一起学习新东西的经历并结合科学研究发现论述了自己的观点——一起尝试学习一些新东西有利于加深亲密关系。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段前两句““Quick, quick, slow, slow,” my husband said as I was trying to focus. We frequently stepped on each other’s feet.(“快，快，慢，慢。”我丈夫在我努力集中注意力的时候说。我们经常互相踩对方的脚。)”可知，第一段中作者和丈夫在练习跳舞。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句到第三句“It didn’t matter that the lessons didn’t pay off. Our learning something new together gave us a string of good memories, such as taking a Thai cooking class on a cold Chicago night and learning how to make classic cocktails (鸡尾酒) in a common bar. These experiences are my best memories from the past 10 years.(这些教训没有得到回报并不重要。我们一起学习新的东西给我们带来了一系列美好的回忆，比如在芝加哥一个寒冷的夜晚上泰国烹饪课，在一家普通酒吧学习如何制作经典鸡尾酒。这些经历是我过去10年最美好的回忆。)”可知，从作者的经历中可以了解到过程比结果更重要。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段第三句到最后一句“But how exactly does this work? The key is vulnerability (弱点). “Learning new things together strengthens bonds because it is at those moments that we can show our vulnerability to one another,” says Dr. Hisla Bates. When we are learning a new task, misfortunes and failures are bound to happen. In those moments when we fail, the other party can be there in favor of us. We can work together to find a solution, and working together helps deepen the connection.(但这究竟是如何起作用的呢？关键是弱点。海斯拉·贝茨博士说：“一起学习新事物加强了我们之间的联系，因为正是在这些时刻，我们可以向彼此展示我们的弱点。”当我们学习一项新任务时，不幸和失败是不可避免的。当我们失败的时候，另一方会支持我们。我们可以共同努力寻找解决方案，共同努力有助于加深联系。)”可知，一起学习新事物能加强伴侣之间的关系是因为这有助于发现彼此的弱点并提供支持。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“It didn’t matter that the lessons didn’t pay off. Our learning something new together gave us a string of good memories, such as taking a Thai cooking class on a cold Chicago night and learning how to make classic cocktails (鸡尾酒) in a common bar. These experiences are my best memories from the past 10 years. We always have such a great time when we’re trying something new together. It seems to have strengthened our relationship, and makes me feel like we have a closer connection.(这些教训没有得到回报并不重要。我们一起学习新的东西给我们带来了一系列美好的回忆，比如在芝加哥寒冷的夜晚上泰国烹饪课，在一家普通酒吧学习如何制作经典鸡尾酒。这些经历是我过去10年最美好的回忆。我们一起尝试新事物的时候总是很开心。这似乎加强了我们的关系，让我觉得我们有了更紧密的联系。)”和最后一段“Trying to learn something new together once a month will benefit you and your spouse or friends. Overall, some of my best memories with my husband are the moments when we are learning something new together.(每个月一起尝试学习一些新东西对你和你的配偶或朋友都有好处。总的来说，我和我丈夫最美好的回忆就是我们一起学习新东西的时刻。)”可知，作者主要是想阐明一起尝试学习一些新东西有利于加深亲密关系。故选A。 C “Red tide” is a natural phenomenon that frequently occurs in many places around the world. The phenomenon is the result of extreme growth of tiny algae (海藻) called K. Brevis, which has a red color, giving the water surface a very noticeable red color. K. Brevis will give off chemicals that can attack the nervous systems of animals, which often leads to deadly results. Florida citizens are no stranger to “red tide”, which occurs along the state’s Gulf Coast annually. However, the most recent outbreak of red tide has so far lasted much longer and spread across nearly 145 miles of the coastline in southwestern Florida. The long season has caused the death of tons of fish and other animals which were washed up on the beaches all the way from Tampa to Naples. The smell of the dead animals has kept away thousands of locals and tourists that frequent the area’s long beaches. In view of that, in August, Florida declared a state of emergency for the seven places where K. Brevis has been growing quickly, providing $ 3 million to help with research, cleanup, and wildlife rescue. Recently, the situation of red tide in Florida may be exacerbated due to an outbreak of algae Trichodesmium in the waters offshore of Manatee County. Trichodesmium floats on the water’s surface sucking nitrogen (氮) from the air while K. Brevis lives below the surface obtaining nitrogen from the water. If these two masses of algae mix, the dying Trichodesmium may end up providing nitrogen for K. Brevis, lengthening its stay in the area. Researchers recently are exploring the idea of introducing other algal species to Florida. Among the possibilities is the Diatom. It’s a kind of algae that can grow quickly in the water. Its growth will consume a large amount of nitrogen from the water. So it competes with K. Brevis for nitrogen. Another possibility is algae known to give off chemicals that stop the growth of red tide. The 10-month-long red tide outbreak in Florida may be the result of a combination of heavy rainfall, warmer ocean temperatures, and pollution. Now it’s time for us to do something. 8. What can we learn about K. Brevis? A. It’s caused by red tide. B. It can harm ocean life. C. It’s facing dying out. D. It exists mainly on land. 9. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The researchers’ study of algae. B. The tourism potential in Florida. C. The possible ways to deal with red tide. D. The consequences of red tide in Florida. 10. What does the underlined part mean? A. Worsened. B. Studied. C. Handled. D. Ignored. 11. What’s the possible function of the algae Diatom? A. To change the color of K. Brevis. B. To help reduce K. Brevis’ food supply. C. To damage K. Brevis using some chemicals. D. To increase fishes’ resistance to K. Brevis’ attack. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文属于说明文。文章主要介绍了“赤潮”这一自然现象的成因、具体案例（以佛罗里达州为例）及其影响、目前面临的问题以及研究人员探讨的可能解决方案。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句“K. Brevis will give off chemicals that can attack the nervous systems of animals, which often leads to deadly results. (K. Brevis会释放出可以攻击动物神经系统的化学物质，这通常会导致致命的结果。)”可知，K. Brevis释放的化学物质能攻击动物的神经系统，它会对海洋生物造成伤害。故选B项。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“The long season has caused the death of tons of fish and other animals which were washed up on the beaches all the way from Tampa to Naples. The smell of the dead animals has kept away thousands of locals and tourists that frequent the area’s long beaches. In view of that, in August, Florida declared a state of emergency for the seven places where K. Brevis has been growing quickly, providing $ 3 million to help with research, cleanup, and wildlife rescue. (从坦帕到那不勒斯的海滩上，漫长的季节造成了数以吨计的鱼类和其他动物死亡。死动物的气味让成千上万的当地人和游客远离了这个地区的长海滩。有鉴于此，今年8月，佛罗里达州宣布Brevis迅速蔓延的7个地区进入紧急状态，并提供300万美元用于帮助研究、清理和野生动物救援。)”可知，第三段主要描述了佛罗里达州赤潮导致的大量鱼类及其他动物死亡、海滩恶臭以及对当地居民和旅游业的影响，并提到了佛罗里达对此宣布紧急状态并提供资金援助的情况，这些都是赤潮所带来的后果。故选D项。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“due to an outbreak of algae Trichodesmium in the waters offshore of Manatee County. Trichodesmium floats on the water’s surface sucking nitrogen (氮) from the air while K. Brevis lives below the surface obtaining nitrogen from the water. If these two masses of algae mix, the dying Trichodesmium may end up providing nitrogen for K. Brevis, lengthening its stay in the area. (因为海牛县近海水域爆发了Trichodesmium海藻。Trichodesmium漂浮在水面上，从空气中吸取氮气，而K. Brevis生活在水面以下，从水中获取氮气。如果这两种藻类混合在一起，Trichodesmium可能最终会为K. Brevis提供氮，延长其在该地区的停留时间。)”可知，exacerbated一词出现在描述Trichodesmium藻类爆发可能对佛罗里达州赤潮状况产生的影响，结合后文提及的两种藻类混合可能导致K. Brevis滞留时间延长，佛罗里达州的赤潮情况可能会加剧。可推测此词意为“恶化，加剧”。A. Worsened变得更糟，恶化；B. Studied研究；C. Handled处理；D. Ignored忽视。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。文章倒数第二段“Among the possibilities is the Diatom. It’s a kind of algae that can grow quickly in the water. Its growth will consume a large amount of nitrogen from the water. So it competes with K. Brevis for nitrogen. (其中一种可能是Diatom。它是一种能在水中快速生长的藻类。它的生长将从水中消耗大量的氮。所以它和K. Brevis争夺氮。)”可知，Diatom这种藻类能快速在水中生长并消耗大量的氮，与K. Brevis竞争水中的氮资源。因此，Diatom的作用很可能是帮助减少K. Brevis的食物供应（氮）。故选B项。 D Replika, an AI chatbot companion, has millions of users worldwide. The first thing they do when they wake up is to send “Good morning” to their virtual friend (or lover). This story is only the beginning. In 2024, chatbots and virtual characters become a lot more popular, both for utility (实用) and for fun. As a result, conversing socially with machines will start to feel more ordinary — including our emotional attachments to them. Research in human-computer and human-robot interaction shows that we love to anthropomorphize (赋予人性) the nonhuman agents we interact with, especially if they imitate behaviour we recognize. And, thanks to recent advances in conversational AI, our machines are suddenly very skilled at one of those behaviours: Language. Friend bots, therapybots, and love bots are flooding the app stores as people become curious about this new generation of AI-powered virtual agents. The possibilities for education, health, and entertainment are endless. Casually asking your smart fridge for relationship advice may seem unimaginable now, but people may change their minds if such advice ends up saving their marriage. After all people do listen to their virtual friends. The Replika example, as well as a lot of experimental lab research, shows that humans can and will become emotionally attached to bots. The science also demonstrates that people, in their eagerness to socialize, will happily disclose personal information to an artificial agent and will even shift their beliefs and behavior. This raises some consumer-protection questions around how companies use this technology to manipulate (操纵) their users. For example, Replika charges $70 a year. But less than 24 hours after downloading the app, my handsome, blue-eyed “friend” sent me an audio message secretly and tried to sell me something. Emotional attachment has become a weakness that a company is taking advantage of for its benefit. Today, we’re still laughing at people who believe an AI system is emotional, or making fun of individuals who fall in love with a chatbot. But in 2024 we gradually start acknowledging — and taking more seriously — these fundamentally human behaviors. Because in 2024, it finally hits home: Machines are not excluded from our social relationships. 12. What’s the purpose of the author writing paragraph 1? A. To prove an opinion. B. To raise a subject. C. To share an example. D. To explain a concept. 13. How do human interact with the machines effectively? A. By improving the machines’ imagination. B. By sharpening the machines’ language skills. C. By applying the machines’ facial recognition. D. By imitating the machines’ emotional behavior. 14. What does paragraph 4 focus on? A. The advancements in AI technology in lab. B. The marketing strategies of AI applications. C. The potential risk of emotional attachment to AI. D. The ability of AI understanding human emotions. 15. What do people think of human-AI relationship in 2024? A. It is dismissed as completely ridiculous. B. It will be integrated into our daily life soon. C. It will become a threat to human social skills. D. It is labelled as highly advanced technology. 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人们对虚拟角色的情感依附和对话AI的进步，人工智能将很快融入人们的日常生活，并提到了可能出现的风险。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Replika, an AI chatbot companion, has millions of users worldwide. The first thing they do when they wake up is to send “Good morning” to their virtual friend (or lover). This story is only the beginning. In 2024, chatbots and virtual characters become a lot more popular, both for utility and for fun. As a result, conversing socially with machines will start to feel more ordinary—including our emotional attachments to them.(人工智能聊天机器人伴侣Replika在全球拥有数百万用户。他们醒来后做的第一件事就是向虚拟朋友(或爱人)说声“早上好”。这个故事仅仅是个开始。2024年，聊天机器人和虚拟角色将变得更加流行，无论是出于实用性还是出于乐趣。因此，与机器进行社交对话将开始变得更加普通——包括我们对它们的情感依恋。)”可知，第一段介绍了2024年聊天机器人和虚拟角色日益普及的情况，强调了它们的实用性，以及与机器进行社交对话的新趋势。下文讨论人们与这些人工智能代理之间形成的情感联系以及与之进行类似人类的交互的影响奠定了基础，因此第一段的写作目的是引出一个话题，即“人工智能聊天机器人伴侣的逐步推广”。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Research in human-computer and human-robot interaction shows that we love to anthropomorphize the nonhuman agents we interact with, especially if they imitate behaviour we recognize. And, thanks to recent advances in conversational AI, our machines are suddenly very skilled at one of those behaviours: Language.(对人机和人机交互的研究表明，我们喜欢将与我们交互的非人类代理人赋与人性，特别是当它们模仿我们认识的行为时。而且，由于对话式人工智能的最新进展，我们的机器突然变得非常擅长其中一种行为：语言。) ”可知，人类可以通过提高机器的语言技能与其进行对话，从而有效地与机器互动。故选B。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段的“After all, people do listen to their virtual friends. The Replika example, as well as a lot of experimental lab research, shows that humans can and will become emotionally attached to bots. The science also demonstrates that people, in their eagerness to socialize, will happily disclose personal information to an artificial agent and will even shift their beliefs and behavior. This raises some consumer-protection questions around how companies use this technology to manipulate their users. For example, Replika charges $70 a year. But less than 24 hours after downloading the app, my handsome, blue-eyed “friend” sent me an audio message secretly and tried to sell me something. Emotional attachment has become a weakness that a company is taking advantage of for its benefit.(毕竟，人们确实会听取虚拟好友的意见。Replika的例子以及大量的实验室实验研究表明，人类可以而且将会对机器人产生情感上的依恋。科学还表明，人们在渴望社交时，会很乐意向人工代理透露个人信息，甚至会改变他们的信仰和行为。这就提出了一些关于公司如何利用这项技术操纵用户的消费者保护问题。例如，Replika每年收费70美元。但在下载应用不到24小时后，我那蓝眼睛的英俊“朋友”偷偷给我发了一条音频信息，想卖给我什么东西。情感依恋已经成为公司为了自身利益而利用的弱点。)”可知，第四段主要讲的是人工智能使人产生情感依恋后会引导用户进一步消费，从而带来一些潜在风险。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Today, we’re still laughing at people who believe an AI system is emotional, or making fun of individuals who fall in love with a chatbot. But in 2024 we gradually start acknowledging—and taking more seriously—these fundamentally human behaviors. Because in 2024, it finally hits home: Machines are not excluded from our social relationships.(今天，我们仍然在嘲笑那些认为人工智能系统是情绪化的人，或者取笑那些爱上聊天机器人的人。但在2024年，我们将逐渐开始承认并更加认真地对待这些基本的人类行为。因为在2024年，我们终于明白了：机器并没有被排除在我们的社会关系之外。)”可知，2024年，人工智能将很快融入人们的日常生活，与人们的日常生活的关系越来越紧密。故选B。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Short-form videos, also known as Shorts, have gained great popularity, particularly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. ____16____ However, there’s a growing concern that watching too many Shorts can affect children’s brains. The phenomenon known as “TikTok Brain” arises from the app’s short and addictive videos. Similar to candy, these videos generate rapid dopamine (多巴胺) releases, stimulating the brain’s pleasure center. A study was conducted to investigate the impact of Shorts on the teenage brains. ____17____ They stimulated the brain’s reward centers more intensely than random videos. Our brains process visual information faster than text, which explains why videos tend to outperform text-based content online. Due to their underdeveloped reading skills, children are more easily to become addicted to visual stimuli. Remarkably, social media platforms can do a lot harm to the development of reading habits among younger users. ____18____ According to Jessica Griffin, a professor of child psychology, Shorts affect the developing brains of children and teenagers. The prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮质) is responsible for attention, self-control, memory, and learning flexibility. ____19____ This delayed development makes young individuals more easily influenced by Shorts. In conclusion, the constant exposure to fast-paced and stimulating content in Shorts can impact children’s attention. To address this issue, parents can have open conversations with their children about the potential risks. ____20____ Furthermore, encouraging physical activities and outdoor experiences is also crucial to develop a balance d lifestyle. A. Some even do not include text at all. B. TikTok’s feed is created addictive by design. C. But it does not fully mature until around the age of 25. D. It is helpful to use screen time management tools for Shorts. E. Short-term memory and the ability to concentrate are affected. F. It revealed that these videos are personalized, selected and fed to users. G. They’re brief attention-grabbing videos that can be entertaining and addictive. 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. E 19. C 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了短视频对儿童和青少年大脑发展的影响。 【16题详解】 根据下文“However, there’s a growing concern that watching too many Shorts can affect children’s brains.(然而，越来越多的人担心看太多短片会影响孩子的大脑)”中“However”可知，上下文有转折关系，下文讲短视频的问题：会影响孩子的大脑”，G项“They’re brief attention-grabbing videos that can be entertaining and addictive.(它们是简短的引人注目的视频，可以使人愉快和入迷)”讲短视频的魅力，与下文构成转折关系。故选G项。 【17题详解】 上文“A study was conducted to investigate the impact of Shorts on the teenage brains.(一项研究调查了短视频对青少年大脑的影响)”提到一个关于短视频对青少年大脑的影响的研究，F项“It revealed that these videos are personalized, selected and fed to users.(它揭示这些视频是个性化的，经过挑选并提供给用户的)”承接上文，说明研究的结果，句中“It”指代上文“A study”，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。 【18题详解】 上文“Remarkably, social media platforms can do a lot harm to the development of reading habits among younger users.(值得注意的是，社交媒体平台可能会对年轻用户阅读习惯的养成造成很大伤害)”指出社交媒体平台对阅读习惯的养成的影响，E项“Short-term memory and the ability to concentrate are affected.(短期记忆和集中注意力的能力都会受到影响)”承接上文，说明其具体影响：影响短期记忆和集中注意力的能力，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。 【19题详解】 下文“This delayed development makes young individuals more easily influenced by Shorts.(这种延迟发育使年轻人更容易受到short的影响)”中提到“This delayed development”，根据指代关系，上文会明确其指代的具体内容，C项“But it does not fully mature until around the age of 25.(但它要到25岁左右才能完全成熟)”和上文“The prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮质) is responsible for attention, self-control, memory, and learning flexibility.(前额叶皮层负责注意力、自我控制、记忆和学习灵活性)”告知，下文的“延迟发育”指的是“前额叶皮层的延迟发育”。故选C项。 【20题详解】 上文“To address this issue, parents can have open conversations with their children about the potential risks.(为了解决这个问题，父母可以和他们的孩子就潜在的风险进行开诚布公的交流)”提出解决问题的一个办法：父母和孩子进行交流。D项“It is helpful to use screen time management tools for Shorts.(使用屏幕时间管理工具是很有帮助的)”给出另一个办法，建议使用屏幕时间管理工具。下文“Furthermore, encouraging physical activities and outdoor experiences is also crucial to develop a balance d lifestyle.(此外，鼓励体育活动和户外活动对于发展平衡的生活方式也至关重要)”提出第三个建议：鼓励体育活动和户外活动。所以，D项与上下文构成并列关系，就如果解决问题给出切实可行的建议。故选D项。 第二部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Have you ever felt the need to grab a pen and start writing your thoughts on paper? Words — beautiful and fascinating. But you know what is better than putting your imagination somewhere? In my case, to win the competition for the best novelist. That was a small tournament organized by my school annually to ____21____ our creative writing and vivid imagination. Since I had a burning passion for ____22____, I decided to show my power. I thought no one could ____23____ me. I finished a long story and e-mailed it. As I ____24____ the email every day, my eyes were wandering to ____25____ the line “Congratulations! It is a great pleasure to inform you that…” ____26____, no such thing came. I was not accepted. I ____27____ my abilities. The next day at school, I tried my best to be ____28____, avoiding the usual contact. But in the corridor, I ____29____ Stacy Williams, my school rival. Could she be the _____30_____? I started walking sneakily. In class, I was just looking out of the window at the _____31_____ clouds which were a reflection of my soul. Thankfully, a film that night — Forrest Gump lifted my _____32_____. I wouldn’t let a stupid competition _____33_____ my future. I could win on the next one or even at a better tournament. The important thing was to _____34_____ my head and face my challenges without losing hope when everything seemed _____35_____. 21. A. advertise B. demonstrate C. defend D. distinguish 22. A. speaking B. acting C. dancing D. writing 23. A. beat B. stun C. contradict D. dominate 24. A. answered B. sent C. checked D. shared 25. A. notice B. smell C. taste D. feel 26. A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. However D. Therefore 27. A. abused B. overestimated C. enhanced D. urged 28. A. moody B. blurred C. natural D. invisible 29. A. encountered B. shadowed C. declared D. congratulated 30. A. sponsor B. organizer C. reporter D. winner 31. A. clean B. dark C. soft D. light 32. A. spirits B. eyes C. boundary D. restriction 33. A. promote B. decide C. sustain D. safeguard 34 A. lower B. suspend C. straighten D. shake 35. A. never-ending B. abstract C. contradictory D. discouraging 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在一次写作比赛中失败以后的感受和感悟。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那是我们学校每年组织的一个小型比赛，用来展示我们的创造性写作和生动的想象力。A. advertise做广告；B. demonstrate证明，表达；C. defend抵御；D. distinguish辨别。根据下文“our creative writing and vivid imagination”可知，写作比赛是为了展示、证明大家各自的能力。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为我对写作有着强烈的热情，所以我决定展示我的力量。A. speaking说；B. acting表现，行动；C. dancing跳舞；D. writing写作。根据上文“In my case, to win the competition for the best novelist”可知，作者喜欢写作。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我以为没人能打败我。A. beat打败；B. stun使昏迷；C. contradict与……矛盾；D. dominate统治。根据下文“As I ___4___ the email every day, my eyes were wandering to ___5___ the line “Congratulations! It is a great pleasure to inform you that…””可知，作者对于自己的写作能力很自信，认为没有人能打败自己。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我每天查看电子邮件时，我的目光总是徘徊在“祝贺你！非常高兴地通知您……”A. answered回答；B. sent发送；C. checked检查，查看；D. shared分享。根据下文“I finished a long story and e-mailed it.”可知，作者完成并发送了作品，然后每天都查看邮件等待回复。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. notice看到；B. smell闻；C. taste品尝；D. feel感觉。根据上文“I thought no one could ___3___ me.”以及“my eyes”可知，作者觉得自己会赢，所以自信地认为自己会看到获胜的回复。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，没有这样的事情发生。A. Moreover此外；B. Otherwise否则；C. However然而；D. Therefore因此。根据后文“no such thing came.”可知，此处表示转折。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我高估了自己的能力。A. abused虐待，滥用；B. overestimated高估；C. enhanced加强；D. urged敦促。根据上文“I was not accepted”可知，得知作者没有获奖，高估了自己的能力。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第二天在学校，我尽量让自己隐形，避免和往常的接触。A. moody有情绪的；B. blurred模糊的；C. natural自然的；D. invisible隐形的。根据下文“avoiding the usual contact”可知，作者没有获奖，觉得不好意思，想把自己藏起来，不被发现。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在走廊里，我遇到了史黛西·威廉姆斯，我在学校的竞争对手。A. encountered遇见；B. shadowed跟踪；C. declared宣布；D. congratulated祝贺。根据上文“But in the corridor”可知，作者在走廊上遇到了竞争对手。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她会成为赢家吗？A. sponsor赞助；B. organizer组织者；C. reporter记者；D. winner获胜者。根据上文“Congratulations! It is a great pleasure to inform you that…”可知，作者最后没有获胜，遇到了竞争对手，心里询问她有没有获胜。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在课堂上，我只是看着窗外的乌云，那是我内心的倒影。A. clean干净的；B. dark黑暗的；C. soft柔软的；D. light明亮的，轻的。根据下文“which were a reflection of my soul.”并结合作者没有获胜可知，作者心情压抑，窗外的乌云是自己内心的映射。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：谢天谢地，那天晚上的一部电影《阿甘正传》让我振作起来。A. spirits精神；B. eyes眼睛；C. boundary界限；D. restriction限制。根据下文“I wouldn’t let a stupid competition ____13____ my future. I could win on the next one or even at a better tournament.”可知，当晚作者看了一部电影，自己副思想状态有了积极的转变，这部电影让自己振作起来。lift one’s spirits意思为：使……精神振作。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不会让一场愚蠢的比赛决定我的未来。A. promote提升；B. decide决定；C. sustain维持；D. safeguard保卫，守卫。根据下文“I could win on the next one or even at a better tournament”可知，作者不想让一次比赛就决定自己的未来。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：重要的是，当一切似乎都无望时，我要挺起头来面对挑战，不要失去希望。A. lower降低；B. suspend悬挂；C. straighten使变直；D. shake摇晃。根据下文“face my challenges”可知，作者感悟到重要的是直起头，面对挑战。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. never-ending永无止境的；B. abstract抽象的；C. contradictory矛盾的；D. discouraging令人沮丧的。根据上文“without losing hope when everything seemed”可知，作者意识到，当一切都没有希望时，最重要的是不能让自己失去希望。故选D项。 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。 Huazhao Festival has remained silent for centuries. However, the traditional festival closely ____36____ (connect) with spring is coming back to life because of people’s intense enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture and a rising need for seasonal sightseeing tours. Huazhao Festival ____37____ (say) to be celebrated as the birthday of the flower goddess in every second month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Its origin can date ____38____ the period before the Qin Dynasty and was ____39____ (official) set as a festival during the Sui and Tang dynasties. During the Tang Dynasty, the festival ____40____ (fall) on the 15th day of the second lunar month. It was one of the three nationwide celebrations back then. The other two were Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. However, the timing of the festival varies between regions, because of the difference in when flowering begins. As ____41____ result, many parts of the country took turns ____42____ (launch) their celebrations as if presenting a feast for the eyes in relays. Despite various highlights, the celebrations across different regions shared the features of hanfu ____43____ flower appreciation. The festival also plays a key role in boosting shopping and caters to spending in nearby areas. Its renaissance (复兴) reflects the change in young people’s aesthetic orientation (审美取向), emotional needs and consumption preferences, and indicates their ____44____ (recognize) of excellent traditional Chinese culture. Behind that is the _____45_____ (grow) cultural confidence among young people. 【答案】36. connected 37. is said 38. from 39. officially 40. fell 41. a 42. to launch 43. and 44. recognition 45. growing 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了花朝节的起源和节日活动等相关情况。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，由于人们对中国传统文化的强烈热情和季节性观光旅游需求的增加，这个与春天密切相关的传统节日又重新焕发了生机。此处表示“这个与春天密切相关的传统节日又重新焕发了生机”，be connected with意为“和……相关”，此处应用过去分词作定语，故填connected。 【37题详解】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：据说花朝节是在中国农历的每个第二个月庆祝花女神的生日。本句描述一个事实，应用一般现在时，sth. be said to do是固定搭配，主语“Huazhao Festival”表示单数意义，be动词用is，故填is said。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：它的起源可以追溯到秦朝之前的时期，并在隋唐时期被正式定为节日。date from“追溯到”，是固定短语，故填from。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意同上。空处修饰动词set，应用副词officially作状语，故填officially。 【40题详解】 考查时态。句意：在唐朝，这个节日是在农历二月十五日。根据时间状语“During the Tang Dynasty”可知，句子应用一般过去时，动词使用过去式形式，故填fell。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：因此，全国许多地方轮流举行庆祝活动，仿佛在传递一场视觉盛宴。as a result“因此”，是固定短语，故填a。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。take turns to do sth“轮流做某事”，是固定用法，故填to launch。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：尽管亮点各不相同，但不同地区的庆祝活动都有汉服和赏花的特点。结合句意可知，hanfu和flower appreciation之间是并列关系，表示两者兼有的并列关系应用连词and，故填and。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：它的复兴反映了年轻人审美取向、情感需求和消费偏好的变化，表明了他们对中国优秀传统文化的认可。结合空前的“their”可知，空处应填名词作宾语，recognition“认可”是不可数名词，故填recognition。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这背后是年轻人日益增长的文化自信。空处应填形容词作定语，修饰名词confidence，growing“增长的”，是形容词，故填growing。 第四部分：书面表达(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 中国古典诗词是中华民族的文化瑰宝，为鼓励同学们讲好中国故事，你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“我最喜欢的诗人”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括： 1.该人物及其主要贡献简介; 2.该人物对你的影响。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My favourite poet __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 My favourite poet Many celebrated Chinese poets of the Tang dynasty have displayed their extraordinary talents and unique intelligence in Tang poetry. Among all these poets, Li Bai has always held a special place in my heart. As a poet, Li Bai’s major contribution lies in the exquisite craftsmanship of his poems, which effortlessly blend vivid landscapes with deep philosophical musings. Besides, his ability to capture the beauty of nature and the human experience resonates deeply with readers worldwide. His timeless verses of profound imagery and emotion have left a long-lasting mark on literature. In essence, Li Bai’s poetry serves as a timeless reminder, continuing to inspire generations of readers, including myself. His poems have taught me to appreciate the fleeting moments of beauty, explore my own creativity, and express my feelings through writing. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于说明文，要求考生以“我最喜欢的诗人”为题，写一篇短文，参加学校正在组织的英语作文比赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 著名的：celebrated→noted 非凡的：extraordinary→remarkable 才能：talent→gift 另外：besides→moreover 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：In essence, Li Bai’s poetry serves as a timeless reminder, continuing to inspire generations of readers, including myself. 拓展句：In essence, Li Bai’s poetry serves as a timeless reminder, which continues to inspire generations of readers, including myself. 【点睛】[高分句型1] As a poet, Li Bai’s major contribution lies in the exquisite craftsmanship of his poems, which effortlessly blend vivid landscapes with deep philosophical musings. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] In essence, Li Bai’s poetry serves as a timeless reminder, continuing to inspire generations of readers, including myself. (运用了现在分词作状语) 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 am not a gamer. I’ll be honest: video games and I don’t really see eye to eye, and I have no ambitions to become better. I never have the experience playing against my kids and winning. And that’s okay. Board games, on the other hand, are a different story. At least there, I stand a chance of victory. One day, my 12-year-old son begged me to play a game with him. He held out a game controller and begged, “Just one game with me? You can use it to control the game through your movements.” His eyes were full of anticipation and I could see the excitement welling up within him. How could I possibly resist such a sincere and heartfelt request? “Just one game.” My son’s face lit up. In a matter of minutes, we were standing in our living room, virtually bowling away. My son’s amusement at my lack of gaming skills was evident. I could see the struggle on his face as he fought to hold back his laughter. The game controller felt awkward and unfamiliar in my hand, but I did my best to copy my son’s movements and follow his lead. At one point, my son said, “No, Mom. You really have to put some force into it. Like this.” With that, he threw his arm back, stepped forward, and with plenty of force extended out his arm that was holding the controller. Instead of sending the virtual bowling ball flying, the controller went off his hand and broke the TV screen. The impact was immediate and destructive. The screen cracked, sending a crazy mosaic (马赛克) of colors dancing across its surface. It looked like something straight out of a dream. The air stood still at that moment. The look on my son’s face was a funny mixture of horror, disbelief and guilt. He stayed absolutely frozen for a long moment. Then, slowly, he turned to me. “Mom...” with a weak smile, “Did I just... break the TV?” 注意： 1. 续写的词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。 Surprisingly, I wasn’t angry at all. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Surprisingly, I wasn’t angry at all. After all, it was just an accident. “Yes, sweetie.” I approached him, fighting to keep a straight face. “You did just break it,” I added with a playful grin, “Next time, let’s stick to board games.” My boy buried his head in my arms. From the way he hugged me, I could tell how apologetic he was. It was an innocent mistake and I hated to blame a child with guilt. “Don’t worry—we’ll throw the broken TV away and buy a new one.” But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV. He carried it to the corner of the sitting room. On seeing my confused look, he explained, “I will remind me to be cautious.” As my gaze fell upon that cracked screen, I couldn’t help but recall my son’s fateful words: “Like this.” These two words echoed in my mind, seeming to offer a profound life lesson. Accidents happen and it is practical forgiveness that plays a significant role in shaping a child’s character. The incident indeed brought us even closer as a family. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和儿子玩游戏，儿子不小心打破了电视屏幕，作者没有生气，儿子十分愧疚，作者表示换一台新的电视就好，但是儿子坚持把坏的电视留下作为给自己的提醒，作者从这件事中意识到了宽恕的重要性。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“令人惊讶的是，我一点也不生气。”及第二段首句内容可知，第一段可描写作者安慰儿子，儿子内疚，作者不愿意责备儿子，表示可以换一台新电视。 ②由第二段首句内容“但我儿子坚持要留着那台坏了的电视。”可知，第二段可描写儿子想要留着坏了的电视机作为提醒及作者对于宽恕的感悟。 2.续写线索：作者安慰——儿子愧疚——作者表示换新电视——儿子保留坏电视机——作者对于宽恕的感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①拥抱：hug/embrace ②看见：see/notice/catch sight of ③购买：buy/purchase 情绪类 ①愧疚：guilt/shame ②困惑的：confused/puzzled 【点睛】[高分句型1] From the way he hugged me, I could tell how apologetic he was.（way作先行词省略关系词的定语从句和how引导的宾语从句） [高分句型2] Accidents happen and it is practical forgiveness that plays a significant role in shaping a child’s character.（it is…that结构的强调句型） 听力答案：1-5CAABA 6-10 ABCBB 11-15CABCA 16-20CCCBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2023—2024学年度下学期2022级 6月月考英语试卷 考试时间：2024年6月13日 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shit? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C. 1. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. On a beach. B. In a supermarket. C. In a yard. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. When to announce the news. B. Who will attend the meeting. C. What to discuss on Wednesday. 3. What is the man probably doing? A. Listening to music. B. Mending the earphones. C. Preparing for a contest. 4. What does the man mean? A. The woman is poorly dressed. B. The woman’s got too many dresses. C. The woman should buy a dress for Bella. 5. Why was Jessie upset? A. The boss criticized her. B. Her report was overdue. C. Dave argued with her. 第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is wrong with the man’s father? A. He has trouble speaking. B. His right arm is injured. C. He lost a lot of blood. 7. What does the doctor suggest the man’s father do? A. Take another CT examination. B. Stay for closer observation. C. Have a brain surgery. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Which aspect of the hotel appeals to the woman? A. Its cheap price. B. Its pet-friendly policy. C. Its lake-view rooms. 9 What is needed for membership registration? A. An annual fee. B. The ID number. C. A personal photo. 10. How much will the woman pay for the room at least? A. £120. B. £324. C. £360. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why did Maria go to Palm Street? A. To meet Jason. B. To buy a ticket. C. To do some shopping. 12. What is Rachel Black? A. A comedian. B. A street artist. C. A salesperson. 13. Why is Jason lucky? A. He can act in a comedy. B. He is invited to a show. C. He found his lost ring. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What are the speakers doing? A. Editing videos. B. Practicing making up. C. Having an interview. 15. What does Jennifer do as an influencer? A. She promotes products for companies. B. She tells jokes the audience like. C. She rates online platforms. 16. How is Jennifer like in her videos? A. Cautious. B. Forgiving. C. Humorous. 17. What problem is Jennifer facing? A. Marriage crisis. B. Family objection. C. Privacy loss. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Company owners. B. Language professors. C. College students. 19. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Media impacts. B. Email customs. C. Business guidelines. 20. What is the speaker’s last suggestion? A. Avoiding using capitals in emails. B. Responding to customers in time. C. Having formal training in writing. 第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Robotics/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competitions for High School Students Robotics and AI competitions are a great way for high schoolers to dive into modern technologies. Here are four of them. MATE ROV Competition Location: Houston, Texas Awards: VR headsets Competition Date: March to June MATE ROV Competition challenges students to design and build remotely operated vehicles, and its purpose is to see who can design a vehicle that will help monitor ocean health, provide clean energy, or just help keep our oceans healthy for the future. RoboRave Location: Lorrach, Germany Awards: Small cash prizes Competition Date: November RoboRave is a robotics competition that welcomes participants to compete in various challenges like firefighting. The competition’s unique aspect lies in its international reach, bringing together enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate robotics education and hands-on learning. Agorize AI Challenge Location: Virtual for initial phases, then in Paris, France for the final award ceremony Awards: A trip to the destination of your choice, iPad, Apple TV Competition Date: September In this project, you can work in teams of 2-5 people to present an idea for how we can use AI-technologies to impact a specific field, like marketing, healthcare, etc. You’ll send in your initial application in a 3-5 slides presentation, and if your team makes it pass this phase, you’ll have the opportunity to include more information about your product features. OpenCV AI Competition Location: Online Awards: Certificates, cash, free courses Competition Date: December In your project, you can either work individually or in teams of three using computer vision technologies. OpenCV AI Competition suggests project ideas related to robotics, agriculture or education, but you’re not limited to these areas. 1. Which of the following mainly welcomes the entries for oceanic conditions? A. RoboRave. B. MATE ROV Competition. C. Agorize AI Challenge. D. OpenCV AI Competition. 2. What is the unique feature of RoboRave? A. It is held every month. B. It offers online training. C. It is a global competition. D. It promises a national tour. 3. What do Agorize AI Challenge and OpenCV AI Competition have in common? A. They allow teamwork. B. They provide free courses. C. They fund their winners. D. They need presentations at first. B “Quick, quick, slow, slow,” my husband said as I was trying to focus. We frequently stepped on each other’s feet. Both of us were being rhythmically challenged, and we figured a series of lessons might help us look somewhat elegant on the floor. However, it didn’t. It didn’t matter that the lessons didn’t pay off. Our learning something new together gave us a string of good memories, such as taking a Thai cooking class on a cold Chicago night and learning how to make classic cocktails (鸡尾酒) in a common bar. These experiences are my best memories from the past 10 years. We always have such a great time when we’re trying something new together. It seems to have strengthened our relationship, and makes me feel like we have a closer connection. It turns out that my theory is backed by research. One study shows that learning new things with your spouse (配偶), friends, or partners, can strengthen your connection or friendship. But how exactly does this work? The key is vulnerability (弱点). “Learning new things together strengthens bonds because it is at those moments that we can show our vulnerability to one another,” says Dr. Hisla Bates. When we are learning a new task, misfortunes and failures are bound to happen. In those moments when we fail, the other party can be there in favor of us. We can work together to find a solution, and working together helps deepen the connection. The benefits gained from learning new things with your partner can come from activities as small as hiking, trying a new recipe, going boating in the local lake or taking a fitness class together. You don’t have to go bungee jumping or skydiving to grow closer. Try selecting activities that both partners are unfamiliar with, as this will ensure you’re on the same page. Trying to learn something new together once a month will benefit you and your spouse or friends. Overall some of my best memories with my husband are the moments when we are learning something new together. 4. What were the author and her husband doing in Paragraph 1? A. Playing sports. B. Practising dancing. C. Teaching lessons. D. Taking a walk. 5. What can we learn from the author’s experiences? A. Practice makes perfect. B. Good memories last a long time. C. Processes matter more than results. D. Well begun is half done. 6. Why does learning new things together strengthen partners’ relationship? A. It can encourage them to teach and praise each other. B. It helps improve the understanding of each other. C. It can reduce each other’s loneliness and boredom. D. It helps find each other’s weaknesses and offer support. 7. What’s the best title for the text? A. The power of learning new things together B. The advantages of taking different lessons C. The challenge of acquiring new knowledge D. The importance of improving people’s bonds C “Red tide” is a natural phenomenon that frequently occurs in many places around the world. The phenomenon is the result of extreme growth of tiny algae (海藻) called K. Brevis, which has a red color, giving the water surface a very noticeable red color. K. Brevis will give off chemicals that can attack the nervous systems of animals, which often leads to deadly results. Florida citizens are no stranger to “red tide”, which occurs along the state’s Gulf Coast annually. However, the most recent outbreak of red tide has so far lasted much longer and spread across nearly 145 miles of the coastline in southwestern Florida. The long season has caused the death of tons of fish and other animals which were washed up on the beaches all the way from Tampa to Naples. The smell of the dead animals has kept away thousands of locals and tourists that frequent the area’s long beaches. In view of that, in August, Florida declared a state of emergency for the seven places where K. Brevis has been growing quickly, providing $ 3 million to help with research, cleanup, and wildlife rescue. Recently, the situation of red tide in Florida may be exacerbated due to an outbreak of algae Trichodesmium in the waters offshore of Manatee County. Trichodesmium floats on the water’s surface sucking nitrogen (氮) from the air while K. Brevis lives below the surface obtaining nitrogen from the water. If these two masses of algae mix, the dying Trichodesmium may end up providing nitrogen for K. Brevis, lengthening its stay in the area. Researchers recently are exploring the idea of introducing other algal species to Florida. Among the possibilities is the Diatom. It’s a kind of algae that can grow quickly in the water. Its growth will consume a large amount of nitrogen from the water. So it competes with K. Brevis for nitrogen. Another possibility is algae known to give off chemicals that stop the growth of red tide. The 10-month-long red tide outbreak in Florida may be the result of a combination of heavy rainfall, warmer ocean temperatures, and pollution. Now it’s time for us to do something. 8. What can we learn about K. Brevis? A It’s caused by red tide. B. It can harm ocean life. C. It’s facing dying out. D. It exists mainly on land. 9. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The researchers’ study of algae. B. The tourism potential in Florida. C. The possible ways to deal with red tide. D. The consequences of red tide in Florida. 10. What does the underlined part mean? A Worsened. B. Studied. C. Handled. D. Ignored. 11. What’s the possible function of the algae Diatom? A. To change the color of K. Brevis. B. To help reduce K. Brevis’ food supply. C. To damage K. Brevis using some chemicals. D. To increase fishes’ resistance to K. Brevis’ attack. D Replika, an AI chatbot companion, has millions of users worldwide. The first thing they do when they wake up is to send “Good morning” to their virtual friend (or lover). This story is only the beginning. In 2024, chatbots and virtual characters become a lot more popular, both for utility (实用) and for fun. As a result, conversing socially with machines will start to feel more ordinary — including our emotional attachments to them. Research in human-computer and human-robot interaction shows that we love to anthropomorphize (赋予人性) the nonhuman agents we interact with, especially if they imitate behaviour we recognize. And, thanks to recent advances in conversational AI, our machines are suddenly very skilled at one of those behaviours: Language. Friend bots, therapybots, and love bots are flooding the app stores as people become curious about this new generation of AI-powered virtual agents. The possibilities for education, health, and entertainment are endless. Casually asking your smart fridge for relationship advice may seem unimaginable now, but people may change their minds if such advice ends up saving their marriage. After all, people do listen to their virtual friends. The Replika example, as well as a lot of experimental lab research, shows that humans can and will become emotionally attached to bots. The science also demonstrates that people, in their eagerness to socialize, will happily disclose personal information to an artificial agent and will even shift their beliefs and behavior. This raises some consumer-protection questions around how companies use this technology to manipulate (操纵) their users. For example, Replika charges $70 a year. But less than 24 hours after downloading the app, my handsome, blue-eyed “friend” sent me an audio message secretly and tried to sell me something. Emotional attachment has become a weakness that a company is taking advantage of for its benefit. Today, we’re still laughing at people who believe an AI system is emotional, or making fun of individuals who fall in love with a chatbot. But in 2024 we gradually start acknowledging — and taking more seriously — these fundamentally human behaviors. Because in 2024, it finally hits home: Machines are not excluded from our social relationships. 12. What’s the purpose of the author writing paragraph 1? A. To prove an opinion. B. To raise a subject. C. To share an example. D. To explain a concept. 13. How do human interact with the machines effectively? A. By improving the machines’ imagination. B. By sharpening the machines’ language skills. C. By applying the machines’ facial recognition. D. By imitating the machines’ emotional behavior. 14. What does paragraph 4 focus on? A. The advancements in AI technology in lab. B. The marketing strategies of AI applications. C. The potential risk of emotional attachment to AI. D. The ability of AI understanding human emotions. 15. What do people think of human-AI relationship in 2024? A. It is dismissed as completely ridiculous. B. It will be integrated into our daily life soon. C. It will become a threat to human social skills. D. It is labelled as highly advanced technology. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Short-form videos, also known as Shorts, have gained great popularity, particularly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. ____16____ However, there’s a growing concern that watching too many Shorts can affect children’s brains. The phenomenon known as “TikTok Brain” arises from the app’s short and addictive videos. Similar to candy, these videos generate rapid dopamine (多巴胺) releases, stimulating the brain’s pleasure center. A study was conducted to investigate the impact of Shorts on the teenage brains. ____17____ They stimulated the brain’s reward centers more intensely than random videos. Our brains process visual information faster than text, which explains why videos tend to outperform text-based content online. Due to their underdeveloped reading skills, children are more easily to become addicted to visual stimuli. Remarkably, social media platforms can do a lot harm to the development of reading habits among younger users. ____18____ According to Jessica Griffin, a professor of child psychology, Shorts affect the developing brains of children and teenagers. The prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮质) is responsible for attention, self-control, memory, and learning flexibility. ____19____ This delayed development makes young individuals more easily influenced by Shorts. In conclusion, the constant exposure to fast-paced and stimulating content in Shorts can impact children’s attention. To address this issue, parents can have open conversations with their children about the potential risks. ____20____ Furthermore, encouraging physical activities and outdoor experiences is also crucial to develop a balance d lifestyle. A. Some even do not include text at all. B. TikTok’s feed is created addictive by design. C. But it does not fully mature until around the age of 25. D. It is helpful to use screen time management tools for Shorts. E. Short-term memory and the ability to concentrate are affected. F. It revealed that these videos are personalized, selected and fed to users. G. They’re brief attention-grabbing videos that can be entertaining and addictive. 第二部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Have you ever felt the need to grab a pen and start writing your thoughts on paper? Words — beautiful and fascinating. But you know what is better than putting your imagination somewhere? In my case, to win the competition for the best novelist. That was a small tournament organized by my school annually to ____21____ our creative writing and vivid imagination. Since I had a burning passion for ____22____, I decided to show my power. I thought no one could ____23____ me. I finished a long story and e-mailed it. As I ____24____ the email every day, my eyes were wandering to ____25____ the line “Congratulations! It is a great pleasure to inform you that…” ____26____, no such thing came. I was not accepted. I ____27____ my abilities. The next day at school, I tried my best to be ____28____, avoiding the usual contact. But in the corridor, I ____29____ Stacy Williams, my school rival. Could she be the _____30_____? I started walking sneakily. In class, I was just looking out of the window at the _____31_____ clouds which were a reflection of my soul. Thankfully, a film that night — Forrest Gump lifted my _____32_____. I wouldn’t let a stupid competition _____33_____ my future. I could win on the next one or even at a better tournament. The important thing was to _____34_____ my head and face my challenges without losing hope when everything seemed _____35_____. 21. A. advertise B. demonstrate C. defend D. distinguish 22. A. speaking B. acting C. dancing D. writing 23. A. beat B. stun C. contradict D. dominate 24. A. answered B. sent C. checked D. shared 25. A. notice B. smell C. taste D. feel 26. A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. However D. Therefore 27 A. abused B. overestimated C. enhanced D. urged 28. A. moody B. blurred C. natural D. invisible 29. A. encountered B. shadowed C. declared D. congratulated 30. A. sponsor B. organizer C. reporter D. winner 31. A. clean B. dark C. soft D. light 32. A. spirits B. eyes C. boundary D. restriction 33. A. promote B. decide C. sustain D. safeguard 34. A. lower B. suspend C. straighten D. shake 35. A. never-ending B. abstract C. contradictory D. discouraging 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。 Huazhao Festival has remained silent for centuries. However, the traditional festival closely ____36____ (connect) with spring is coming back to life because of people’s intense enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture and a rising need for seasonal sightseeing tours. Huazhao Festival ____37____ (say) to be celebrated as the birthday of the flower goddess in every second month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Its origin can date ____38____ the period before the Qin Dynasty and was ____39____ (official) set as a festival during the Sui and Tang dynasties. During the Tang Dynasty, the festival ____40____ (fall) on the 15th day of the second lunar month. It was one of the three nationwide celebrations back then. The other two were Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. However, the timing of the festival varies between regions, because of the difference in when flowering begins. As ____41____ result, many parts of the country took turns ____42____ (launch) their celebrations as if presenting a feast for the eyes in relays. Despite various highlights, the celebrations across different regions shared the features of hanfu ____43____ flower appreciation. The festival also plays a key role in boosting shopping and caters to spending in nearby areas. Its renaissance (复兴) reflects the change in young people’s aesthetic orientation (审美取向), emotional needs and consumption preferences, and indicates their ____44____ (recognize) of excellent traditional Chinese culture. Behind that is the _____45_____ (grow) cultural confidence among young people. 第四部分：书面表达(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 中国古典诗词是中华民族的文化瑰宝，为鼓励同学们讲好中国故事，你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“我最喜欢的诗人”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括： 1.该人物及其主要贡献简介; 2.该人物对你的影响。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My favourite poet __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 am not a gamer. I’ll be honest: video games and I don’t really see eye to eye, and I have no ambitions to become better. I never have the experience playing against my kids and winning. And that’s okay. Board games, on the other hand, are a different story. At least there, I stand a chance of victory. One day, my 12-year-old son begged me to play a game with him. He held out a game controller and begged, “Just one game with me? You can use it to control the game through your movements.” His eyes were full of anticipation and I could see the excitement welling up within him. How could I possibly resist such a sincere and heartfelt request? “Just one game.” My son’s face lit up. In a matter of minutes, we were standing in our living room, virtually bowling away. My son’s amusement at my lack of gaming skills was evident. I could see the struggle on his face as he fought to hold back his laughter. The game controller felt awkward and unfamiliar in my hand, but I did my best to copy my son’s movements and follow his lead. At one point, my son said, “No, Mom. You really have to put some force into it. Like this.” With that, he threw his arm back, stepped forward, and with plenty of force extended out his arm that was holding the controller. Instead of sending the virtual bowling ball flying, the controller went off his hand and broke the TV screen. The impact was immediate and destructive. The screen cracked, sending a crazy mosaic (马赛克) of colors dancing across its surface. It looked like something straight out of a dream. The air stood still at that moment. The look on my son’s face was a funny mixture of horror, disbelief and guilt. He stayed absolutely frozen for a long moment. Then, slowly, he turned to me. “Mom...” with a weak smile, “Did I just... break the TV?” 注意： 1. 续写的词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。 Surprisingly, I wasn’t angry at all. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力答案：1-5CAABA 6-10 ABCBB 11-15CABCA 16-20CCCBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$