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中山市高二年级2023—2024学年度第二学期期末统一考试 英语试卷 本试卷共8页，三部分，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号和准考证号（考号）填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡指定位置。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 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 Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience. Golden Gate Bridge, USA Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio. Banff National Park, Canada Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care. Balboa Park, USA The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange! The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly! 1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA? A. The longest bridge in the world. B. The best scenic spot in San Francisco. C. Many volunteers at yoga studios. D. The bridge with almost a century of history. 2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common? A. Full of amazing natural views. B. Home to glacial lakes. C. Suitable for adventurous tours. D. Ideal sites for videographers. 3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful? A. Its location and view. B. Its culture and activities. C. Its height and history. D. Its history and preservation. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】文章体裁为应用文，介绍了世界上四个标志性的地点以及这些地点提供的工作交换机会。主旨是向读者推荐这些著名旅游景点，同时提供了节约成本或有独特文化体验的工作交换机会，让读者在游览这些地方时能够有更加丰富的体验。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。第一个小标题“Golden Gate Bridge, USA”下“the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s(金门大桥建于上世纪30年代)”表明金门大桥建于上世纪30年代，使其几乎有一个世纪的历史。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。第二个小标题“Banff National Park, Canada”下“Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure.(班夫国家公园拥有高山峰、冰川湖泊和著名的冰原公路风景道，是自然美景和冒险爱好者的天堂。) ”和第三个小标题“Balboa Park, USA ”下“The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature.(这个公园充满了历史、建筑、艺术和美丽的自然风景。) ”表明班夫国家公园和巴尔博亚公园都以其充满令人赞叹的自然之美而闻名，故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。第四个小标题“The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt”下“As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight.(作为世界七大古迹中最古老的建筑，也是仅存并保存完好的一个，吉萨大金字塔是一个真正的奇观。) ”表明吉萨金字塔被认为是真正的奇迹，因为它是七大古代世界奇迹中最古老的建筑且保存完好。所以吉萨大金字塔的真正奇妙之处它的历史和保护。故选D项。 B My journey as a United Nations Volunteer started with a recommendation from a friend. At the time, I had practiced medicine in my home country, Cameroon, for over 20 years. A close friend advised me to join the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program as a way to expand my experience in medicine, while traveling and volunteering in service of others. My remembrance of my sister’s illness made me decide right away that this was right for me. When I was younger, my sister developed a medical condition. She underwent two heart surgical operations and lots of suffering, but she survived and inspired me. She later asked me to consider a career in medicine to help other young girls. When this volunteering opportunity came up, I took it and became a volunteer in the UNV on 27 March 2008. I was recruited for the first volunteer assignment in Haiti. As a mother of seven-year-old twins, it was not easy for me to travel and leave them behind. But I did it with the support of my husband; who understood my motives and took good care of our children while I was working overseas. My volunteering journey took me involved in inpatient and outpatient services, medical evacuations and capacity building activities. These experiences were wide-ranging and led my career growth within the UNV. At first, my children didn’t want to study medicine. While in Cameroon, they saw me work long hours and weekends and come home tired. They found it challenging to accept the career that demanded a lot of their mother’s time. However, my children began to view medicine differently after I joined the UNV. They began to understand how important doctors are to crisis-affected communities and now see themselves in the lives we save. This is everything to me. 4. What drove the author to immediately engage in the program? A. A friend’s suggestion. B. Memory of sister’s disease. C. Traveling experiences. D. Medical practice in Cameroon. 5. Why did the author’s sister persuade her to work in medicine? A. To help her treat her illness. B. To become a volunteer of the UNV. C. To inspire her to make a good work choice. D. To give a hand to other young girls like her. 6. What difficulty did the author face when she volunteered in Haiti? A. She had to work overseas. B. She couldn’t attend her kids. C. She was separated from her husband. D. She did the first volunteer work in Haiti. 7. What can we know about the author’s children from the last paragraph? A. They disliked the study of medicine. B. They were deeply inspired by their mother. C. They complained about her constant absence. D. They became doctors and had saved many lives. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者加入联合国志愿者 (UNV) 计划后收获了很多东西。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“My remembrance of my sister’s illness made me decide right away that this was right for me.(我对姐姐病情的记忆让我立刻做了这对我来说是正确的决定。)”可知，作者对姐姐患病的记忆促使作者立即参与该计划，故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“She later asked me to consider a career in medicine to help other young girls.(后来她让我考虑从事医学事业来帮助其他年轻女孩。)”可知，作者的姐姐劝她从医是因为姐姐想让作者帮助其他像她一样患病的年轻女孩。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“I was recruited for the first volunteer assignment in Haiti. As a mother of seven-year-old twins, it was not easy for me to travel and leave them behind.(我被招募到海地参加第一个志愿者任务。作为一对七岁双胞胎的母亲，我很难把他们留在身边)”可知，作者在海地做志愿者时遇到的困难是她无法照顾孩子。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“At first, my children didn’t want to study medicine. While in Cameroon, they saw me work long hours and weekends and come home tired. They found it challenging to accept the career that demanded a lot of their mother’s time. However, my children began to view medicine differently after I joined the UNV. They began to understand how important doctors are to crisis-affected communities and now see themselves in the lives we save.(起初，我的孩子们并不想学医。在喀麦隆时，他们看到我工作时间很长，周末还要上班，回家后又很疲惫。他们觉得很难接受这份占用他们母亲大量时间的职业。然而，在我加入联合国志愿人员组织后，我的孩子们开始对医学有了不同的看法。他们开始明白医生对受危机影响的社区有多么重要，现在他们从我们拯救的生命中看到了自己的价值。)”可推知，作者的孩子们深受母亲的影响，开始对医学有了不同的看法，并明白了医生对受危机影响的社区有多么重要，故选B。 C When you look at the public maps of the seafloor, you can get the impression that the job of mapping the planet is over. However, far from it. Even these seemingly precise representations, often based on satellite estimates of ocean depths, are not particularly revealing. They’re rather like throwing a wet blanket over a table set for a fancy dinner party. You might see the outlines of a big table surrounded by a dozen chairs, perhaps some drinking glasses if the blanket’s really wet. But that’s about it. You wouldn’t see the plates, let alone what’s for dinner. Satellite data, in other words, only give a rough idea of what lies beneath the sea. That’s why exploration and mapping, and making the data open source, would be necessary for the betterment of all citizens, not just in economic terms but in opportunities for unexpected discoveries. In one way or another I’ve been exploring and mapping the ocean since 1967. In 2013 I mounted the latest multi-beam sonar (多波束声纳) on Nautilus, a large ship operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust, the nonprofit education and research organization I founded. The set of instruments can make highly accurate 3-D maps, detect if the seafloor is hard or soft, and can even discover oil and gas in the water column. One of our standout missions included surveys over natural gas seeps (渗漏) in the Gulf of Mexico, where Nautilus mapped the wreck (残骸) of the U-166, the only German U-boat known to be sunk during World War II. All in all, Nautilus has helped us map nearly 40,000 square miles of seafloor—a vast area the size of Kentucky, but a drop in the bucket compared with what’s left to do. Next year’s expeditions include trips south of the Equator for the first time, where the ocean covers more than 80 percent of the area and where few other explorers have ever been. 8. What can we infer from paragraph 2? A. It is not necessary to map the planet. B. There is a wet blanket on the dinner table. C. Satellite data give a general picture of the ocean. D. We know exactly what is happening under the sea. 9. What do we know about “Nautilus”? A. It has been to the Gulf of Mexico. B. It is operated by the author himself. C. It discovered a new type of marine life. D. It was originally built for military purposes. 10. What does the underlined phrase “a drop in the bucket” in paragraph 5 imply? A. Kentucky covers a big area. B. A lot of areas are still unmapped. C. Nautilus has made great contributions. D. The previous expeditions are insignificant. 11. What is probably the author? A. An official. B. A detective. C. An explorer. D. A businessman. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了绘制地球的地图不是一件容易的事情，虽然我们有了卫星数据，但是仍然有很多的海洋未被涉及，未被了解，所以还需要我们继续去探索。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Satellite data, in other words, only give a rough idea of what lies beneath the sea.(换句话说，卫星数据只能大致了解海底的情况)”可知，卫星数据提供了海洋的大致情况。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“One of our standout missions included surveys over natural gas seeps (渗漏) in the Gulf of Mexico, where Nautilus mapped the wreck (残骸) of the U-166, the only German U-boat known to be sunk during World War II.(我们的一项杰出任务包括调查墨西哥湾的天然气渗漏，Nautilus在那里绘制了U-166的残骸图，U-166是已知的唯一一艘在第二次世界大战期间沉没的德国U型潜艇)”可知，Nautilus去过墨西哥湾。故选A。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段“All in all, Nautilus has helped us map nearly 40,000 square miles of seafloor—a vast area the size of Kentucky, but a drop in the bucket compared with what’s left to do. Next year’s expeditions include trips south of the Equator for the first time, where the ocean covers more than 80 percent of the area and where few other explorers have ever been.(总而言之，Nautilus已经帮助我们绘制了近40000平方英里的海底地图，这是一个相当于肯塔基州大小的广阔区域，但与剩下的工作相比只是a drop in the bucket。明年的探险包括首次前往赤道以南，那里的海洋覆盖了80%以上的面积，几乎没有其他探险家去过)”可知，Nautilus已经绘制了近40000平方英里的海底地图，但还有极多的海洋面积几乎没有探险家去过，没有绘制过地图，推测划线短语表示“许多地区仍未绘制地图”。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“In one way or another I’ve been exploring and mapping the ocean since 1967. In 2013 I mounted the latest multi-beam sonar (多波束声纳) on Nautilus, a large ship operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust, the nonprofit education and research organization I founded.(自1967年以来，我一直在以某种方式探索和绘制海洋地图。2013年，我在Nautilus号上安装了最新的多波束声纳，这是一艘由我创立的非营利教育和研究组织海洋探索信托运营的大型船只)”可知，作者一直在探索和绘制海洋地图，由此可知，作者是一个探险家。故选C。 D In November 2020, Semantic Scholar introduced their new TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) feature. This AI-powered tool can shorten even the most complex computer science papers into a single-sentence summary, using natural language processing. If you’re a researcher, you might be considering how much time you could save by not having to map out evidence for a new topic. This new tool will finally allow you to shift your attention to the parts of your job that are more complex, analytical and social. At the same time, you are probably a little concerned that it could replace you or one of your colleagues. The last time it took a team of four researchers to review the evidence. Will it only require three or fewer researchers in the future? So will the impact of AI on the labour market be the same as “a new disease… namely, technological unemployment” warned by John Maynard Keynes? It seems too early to give this question an answer now. But we’ve learned from history the fact that previous technological waves did not cause massive job loss. Instead, they have led to transformations within the labour market and brought challenges that policymakers continue to deal with. Workers may need to re-skill or up-skill. This will help them to adapt to new ways of organizing tasks and the appearance of new ones. New skills will enable them to face potential job loss and manage transitions to new jobs. Policies and institutions can play a key role in ensuring that all workers can successfully handle a changing labour market. Even if AI increases the scale of the challenge, widens inequalities and brings new challenges for the work environment, policymakers should keep these lessons in mind to help workers ride the waves of technological change. 12. What can “TLDR” do according to the first two paragraphs? A Shift your attention. B. Find evidence of a case. C. Improve work efficiency. D. Help you write your paper. 13. Which statement will John Maynard Keynes probably agree with? A. Technological change will cause job loss. B. A new disease will lead to unemployment. C. Technological advancement can lead to diseases. D. The appearance of AI is a warning for humanity. 14. How can workers adapt to technological changes in the labor market? A. By finding more new jobs. B. By managing the labour market. C. By actively working with policy makers. D. By improving existing skills or learning new ones. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The Advanced Features of TLDR B. New Development in AI Technology C. The Impact of AI on the Labour Market D. The Application of an AI-powered Tool 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文探讨了AI工具TLDR对科研效率的提升与对劳动力市场可能产生的影响，呼吁政策制定者协助工人适应技术变革。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This AI-powered tool can shorten even the most complex computer science papers into a single-sentence summary, using natural language processing.(这款AI驱动的工具可以利用自然语言处理技术，将最复杂的计算机科学论文缩短为一句话的摘要。)”和第二段中的“This new tool will finally allow you to shift your attention to the parts of your job that are more complex, analytical and social.(这款新工具最终将使你能够将注意力转移到工作中更复杂、更分析性和社会性的部分。)”可知，“TLDR”工具能够提高工作效率。故选C项。 13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“So will the impact of AI on the labour market be the same as “a new disease… namely, technological unemployment” warned by John Maynard Keynes?(那么，人工智能对劳动力市场的影响是否会如同约翰·梅纳德·凯恩斯警告的那样，是一种新的疾病……即技术性失业？)”可知，John Maynard Keynes可能同意技术变革会导致失业的观点。故选A项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Workers may need to re-skill or up-skill. This will help them to adapt to new ways of organizing tasks and the appearance of new ones. New skills will enable them to face potential job loss and manage transitions to new jobs.(工人可能需要重新学习技能或提升技能。这将帮助他们适应组织任务的新方式和新任务的出现。新技能将使他们能够面对潜在的失业，并管理向新工作的过渡。)”可知，工人可以通过提高现有技能或学习新技能来适应劳动力市场中的技术变化。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。全文围绕人工智能对劳动力市场的影响展开讨论，包括介绍了AI工具“TLDR”的功能，以及对技术进步可能带来的就业问题的担忧和应对策略。因此，最适合本文的标题是“人工智能对劳动力市场的影响”。故选C项。 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。 When life and work start to feel like each day is repeating itself, you may start thinking about traveling. Maybe you have a place you like to go to once a year. ____16____ It doesn’t have to be a big trip or to someplace far away. Getting out and traveling can improve your mental health. Helping you feel calm. Taking time from work to see new places releases the stress you’ve been holding onto. Relieving the tension and stress of your work life lets your mind relax and heal. ____17____ It also hurts your physical health. Boosting your confidence. Travelling to new lands has its benefits but it also comes with its challenges. You cannot rely on friends and relatives, or even on your language skills. ____18____ Getting over various challenges can boost your confidence. You even feel better prepared for the challenges waiting for you back home. Improving your mental power. If you have long-term stress, your memory and goal-setting abilities are negatively affected. ____19____ Therefore, taking time to go somewhere and get away from work can help you feel more productive and focused when you get back. ____20____ Getting out and exploring the world can improve your ability to discover and create new things. People who travel more can come up with diverse ideas. Exposure to new cultures, making international friends, studying new languages, and taking in different types of food and music have been linked to better problem-solving skills. Travel helps you see the world in a new way. A. Increasing your creativity. B. Inspiring your passion for life. C. Maybe you enjoy exploring new places. D. This is because your brain doesn’t get enough rest. E. Being under pressure at work stresses your mind and body. F. Travelling helps reduce your work stress and improves productivity. G. Travelling forces you to be clever and teaches you how to overcome obstacles. 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. G 19. D 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了旅行不仅能够带来心理放松和治愈，还能增强个人的自信心、提升工作效率，并促进创造力的提升。 【16题详解】 根据上文的“When life and work start to feel like each day is repeating itself, you may start thinking about traveling. Maybe you have a place you like to go to once a year.(当感觉到生活和工作每天开始重复时，你可能会开始考虑旅行。也许你有一个想一年去一次的地方。)”和下文的“It doesn’t have to be a big trip or to someplace far away. Getting out and traveling can improve your mental health.(不一定是一次大规模的旅行或去很远的地方。出门旅行可以改善你的心理健康。)”可知，C项(也许你喜欢探索新的地方。)承接上文，指出了你去旅行的两种可能性，下文指出只要外出旅行即可，就是有好处的，去哪里并不是非常的重要。故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据上文的“Helping you feel calm. Taking time from work to see new places releases the stress you’ve been holding onto. Relieving the tension and stress of your work life lets your mind relax and heal. (帮助你感到平静。从工作中抽出时间去看看新的地方，释放你一直累积的压力。缓解工作生活中的紧张和压力可以让你的大脑得到放松和治愈。)”和下文的“It also hurts your physical health.(它也会伤害你的身体健康。)”可知，E项(处在工作压力中会使你身心俱疲。)承接上文，说明了旅行的必要性，会让人得以放松，下文承接该选项继续指出处在工作压力中带来的坏处。故选E项。 【18题详解】 根据上文的“Boosting your confidence. Travelling to new lands has its benefits but it also comes with its challenges. You cannot rely on friends and relatives, or even on your language skills. (增强你的信心。到新的地方旅行有它的好处，但也有它的挑战。你不能依靠朋友和亲戚，甚至不能依靠你的语言技能。)”和下文的“Getting over various challenges can boost your confidence. You even feel better prepared for the challenges waiting for you back home.(克服各种挑战可以增强你的信心。你甚至觉得自己准备好了迎接回家后的挑战。)”可知，G项(旅行使你变得聪明，并教会你如何克服障碍。)承接上文，说明了你只能挖掘自己的聪明才智，学会克服障碍，下文指出克服障碍后便可以增强自己的信心。故选G项。 【19题详解】 根据上文的“Improving your mental power. If you have long-term stress, your memory and goal-setting abilities are negatively affected. (提高你的脑力。如果你有长期的压力，你的记忆力和目标设定能力会受到负面影响。)”和下文的“Therefore, taking time to go somewhere and get away from work can help you feel more productive and focused when you get back.(因此，花点时间去某个地方，远离工作，可以让你在回来的时候感觉更有效率，更专注。)”可知，D项(这是因为你的大脑没有得到足够的休息。)承接上文，说明了产生的负面影响的原因在于大脑没有得到足够的休息，下文就此指出要让大脑得到充分的休息，以提高效率和专注力。故选D项。 20题详解】 根据下文的“Getting out and exploring the world can improve your ability to discover and create new things. People who travel more can come up with diverse ideas. Exposure to new cultures, making international friends, studying new languages, and taking in different types of food and music have been linked to better problem-solving skills. Travel helps you see the world in a new way.(走出去，探索世界可以提高你发现和创造新事物的能力。经常旅行的人会有不同的想法。接触新的文化，结交国际朋友，学习新的语言，接受不同类型的食物和音乐，都与更好的解决问题的能力有关。旅行帮助你以一种新的方式看世界。)”可知，本段主要讲的是旅行可以提高创新能力，则A项(提高创造力。)能够概括本段内容，适合作为话题句。故选A项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Liu, aged 52, suffers a serious disease. But the ____21____ did not stop her from enjoying the ____22____ with her son Zhao, taking in beautiful scenery along the way, ____23____ tea on the prairie and enjoying local delicious food. Her 29-year-old son thought it was a (n) ____24____ journey. But, to his ____25____ , his mom was all smiles. Once Liu enjoyed a ____26____ life, running a big business and enjoying ____27____ such as traveling and doing yoga. One night, she suddenly felt ____28____ in her fingers. In a Beijing hospital, she was diagnosed with ALS. She would ____29____ lose muscle strength, eventually becoming paralyzed (瘫痪). Despite receiving care and encouragement from her family, Liu was ____30____ and gradually gave up her hobbies. Luckily, a few months later, when Zhao took his mom to a scenic spot for the first time since her diagnosis, her mood became obviously ____31____. He began to plan trips for his mother, aiming to reduce her suffering. Later, Zhao decided it was time for a longer journey. He ____32____ his mother on a self-driving road trip to Xinjiang. Zhao refitted his car’s passenger seat to accommodate his mother’s wheelchair. He also purchased medicine, daily necessities, and a tea set, among other things. Soon after, with his mother’s caregiver, Zhao and his mother ____33____ northern Xinjiang. Zhao captured the journey and ____34____ the videos online, which went viral. The ____35____ inspired Zhao to do more to help people facing such difficulties. He now wants to establish a group for the caregivers of ALS patients, helping them communicate with each other, and providing tips on care issues. 21. A. development B. condition C. weather D. age 22. A. flight B. conference C. video D. journey 23. A. tasting B. offering C. preparing D. planting 24. A. annoying B. exciting C. amazing D. tiring 25. A. disappointment B. embarrassment C. delight D. gratitude 26. A. simple B. common C. quiet D. busy 27. A. adventures B. explorations C. pastimes D. businesses 28. A. powerless B. hopeless C. weightless D. meaningless 29. A. intentionally B. gradually C. finally D. temporarily 30. A. annoyed B. depressed C. moved D. encouraged 31. A. negative B. skeptical C. positive D. crazy 32. A. accompanied B. forced C. cured D. examined 33. A. headed to B. searched for C. departed from D. migrated to 34. A. downloaded B. viewed C. posted D. edited 35. A. innovation B. experience C. inspection D. treatment 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了患有渐冻症的刘女士在儿子的陪伴子下去旅行，重新点燃了她的生活乐趣，儿子计划为渐冻症患者的护理人员组建一个小组来分享经验从而帮助渐冻症患者。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这种情况并没有阻止她和儿子赵一起享受旅行，欣赏沿途美丽的风景，品尝草原上的茶，享受当地的美食。A. development发展；B. condition情况；C. weather天气；D. age年龄。根据上文的“Liu, aged 52, suffers a serious disease.”可知，此处指刘女士身患重病的情况。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这种情况并没有阻止她和儿子赵一起享受旅行，欣赏沿途美丽的风景，品尝草原上的茶，享受当地的美食。A. flight航班；B. conference会议；C. video视频；D. journey旅程。根据下文的“Her 29-year-old son thought it was a (n)...journey. ”可知，此处指母子二人的旅程，journey是同词复现。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但这种情况并没有阻止她和儿子赵一起享受旅行，欣赏沿途美丽的风景，品尝草原上的茶，享受当地的美食。A. tasting品尝；B. offering提供；C. preparing准备；D. planting种植。根据本句中的“enjoying local delicious food”可知，母子二人在旅程中品茶和享受美食。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她29岁的儿子认为这是一次令人疲劳的旅程。A. annoying恼人的；B. exciting令人兴奋的；C. amazing令人惊奇的；D. tiring令人疲劳的。根据下文的“But, to his..., his mom was all smiles.”可知，他的妈妈在旅程中很开心，再由but表示转折可知，儿子认为旅程会让人感到疲倦。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但令他高兴的是，他的妈妈满脸笑容。A. disappointment失望；B. embarrassment尴尬；C. delight高兴；D. gratitude感激。根据上文的“Her 29-year-old son thought it was a (n)...journey.”和本句的“But,...,his mom was all smiles.”可知，儿子原认为这是一次令人疲劳的旅程，但他的妈妈在旅程中很开心，因此这让他很高兴。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：刘女士曾经过着繁忙的生活，经营着一家大企业，享受着旅行和做瑜伽等休闲活动。A. simple简单的；B. common常见的；C. quiet安静的；D. busy忙碌的。根据本句中的“  running a big business and enjoying...such as traveling and doing yoga”可知，刘女士曾经营着一家大企业并外出旅行和做瑜伽等休闲活动，因此过着繁忙的生活。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：刘女士曾经过着繁忙的生活，经营着一家大企业，享受着旅行和做瑜伽等休闲活动。A. adventures冒险；B. explorations探索；C. pastimes消遣，休闲活动；D. businesses生意。根据本句中的“such as traveling and doing yoga”可知，旅行和做瑜伽属于休闲活动。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一天晚上，她突然感到手指无力。A. powerless无力的；B. hopeless绝望的；C. weightless无重量的；D. meaningless无意义的。根据下文的“lose muscle strength, eventually becoming paralyzed”可知，她会失去肌肉力量，最终瘫痪，因此刘女士此时感受到的是手指无力。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她会逐渐失去肌肉力量，最终瘫痪。A. intentionally故意地；B. gradually逐渐地；C. finally最终；D. temporarily暂时地。根据本句的“lose muscle strength, eventually becoming paralyzed”可知，她会失去肌肉力量，最终瘫痪，这表明失去力量是一个逐步的过程，最终导致瘫痪。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管得到了家人的照顾和鼓励，但刘女士还是很沮丧，并逐渐放弃了自己的爱好。A. annoyed恼怒的；B. depressed沮丧的；C. moved感动的；D. encouraged受到鼓舞的。根据本句中的“Despite receiving care and encouragement from her family”和“gradually gave up her hobbies”可知，刘女士虽然得到了家人的照顾和鼓励，但心情还是沮丧的。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，几个月后，赵带妈妈去了一处景点，这是妈妈确诊后第一次去，妈妈的情绪明显变得积极起来。A. negative消极的；B. skeptical怀疑的；C. positive积极的；D. crazy疯狂的。根据本句中的“Luckily”和下文的“He began to plan trips for his mother, aiming to reduce her suffering.”可知，妈妈的情绪变得积极起来，使得儿子看到了旅行的积极作用便计划着去安排其他的行程。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他陪母亲自驾游新疆。A. accompanied陪伴；B. forced强迫；C. cured治愈；D. examined检查。根据上文的“He began to plan trips for his mother, aiming to reduce her suffering. Later, Zhao decided it was time for a longer journey. ”可知，他开始为母亲计划旅行，目的是减轻她的痛苦。后来，赵决定是时候进行一次更长的旅行了，因此他决定陪伴母亲自驾游去新疆。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：不久之后，和他母亲的家庭护理员一起，赵和他的母亲前往新疆北部。A. headed to前往；B. searched for搜寻；C. departed from离开；D. migrated to迁移到。根据上文的“ He...his mother on a self-driving road trip to Xinjiang.”和“Zhao refitted his car’s passenger seat to accommodate his mother’s wheelchair. He also purchased medicine, daily necessities, and a tea set, among other things.”可知，赵在做好自驾游的充分准备后和他的母亲及家庭护理员前往新疆北部。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：赵拍下了这段旅程，并将视频发布到网上，迅速走红。A. downloaded下载；B. viewed观看；C. posted发布；D. edited编辑。根据本句中的“which went viral”可知，赵拍下了这段旅程在网上迅速走红，说明了他将这段旅程的视频上发布到了网上。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次经历激励赵做更多的事情来帮助那些面临这种困难的人。A. innovation创新；B. experience经历；C. inspection检查；D. treatment治疗。根据下文的“He now wants to establish a group for the caregivers of ALS patients, helping them communicate with each other, and providing tips on care issues.”可知，他现在想为渐冻症患者的护理人员组建一个小组，帮助他们相互交流来提供有关护理问题的建议，这说明他母亲患病的经历使他产生了帮助渐冻症患者的想法。故选B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。 Oceans cover about 70 percent of the Earths’ surface, yet even today their depths remain largely unexplored. Scientists estimate between 90 and 95 percent of the deep sea remains ____36____ (mystery). The deep sea is ____37____ (true) the planet’s final frontier. The term “deep sea” doesn’t have ____38____ same meaning to everyone. To fishermen, the deep sea is any part of the ocean beyond the relatively shallow continental shelf. To scientists, the deep sea is the lowest part of the ocean, located below the thermocline (温跃层) ____39____ heating and cooling effects from sunlight stop ____40____ (have) an effect, and above the sea floor. This is the part of the ocean ____41____ (deep) than 1,800 meters. It’s difficult ____42____ (research) the depths because they are permanently dark, extremely cold and ____43____ high pressure. From the time of Pliny until the end of the 19th century, people believed the deep sea was a lifeless wasteland. Modern scientists recognize the deep sea as the largest habitat on the planet. Special tools ____44____ (develop) by humans over the past few decades to explore this cold and dark environment. Deep sea exploration involves multiple ____45____ (discipline), such as oceanography, biology, geography, archaeology, and engineering. 【答案】36. mysterious 37. truly 38. the 39. where 40. having 41. deeper 42. to research 43. under 44. have been developed 45. disciplines 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了深海勘探历史与技术。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：科学家估计，有90%到95%的深海仍然是神秘的。remains为连系动词，空处应用形容词作表语，故填mysterious。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：深海确实是地球的最后边界。空处作状语修饰be动词，应用副词形式，故填truly。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：“深海”这个词对每个人的意义并不相同。same前常用定冠词，为固定用法，故填the。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：对科学家来说，深海是海洋的最低部分，位于温跃层以下，在那里阳光的加热和冷却效应停止起作用，并且在海底之上。空处引导定语从句，先行词是thermocline，关系词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where，故填where。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。结合句意可知，此处指“阳光的加热和冷却效应停止起作用”，表示停止正在做的事情，使用stop doing sth，故填having。 【41题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：这是海洋中深度超过1800米的部分。根据than可知应用形容词比较级，故填deeper。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：研究深海是很困难的，因为那里永远是黑暗的，非常寒冷，而且处于高压之下。It是形式主语，空处应用动词不定式作真正的主语，故填to research。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：同上。under high pressure“在高压之下”，固定短语，故填under。 【44题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：在过去的几十年里，人类开发了特殊的工具来探索这个寒冷而黑暗的环境。主语Special tools和动词develop之间是被动关系，结合时间状语over the past few decades可知应用现在完成时的被动语态，主语表示复数意义，故填have been developed。 【45题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：深海勘探涉及多个学科，如海洋学、生物学、地理学、考古学和工程学。discipline是可数名词，由multiple可知应用名词复数形式，故填disciplines。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华。你校英语报准备以“Learning to Share”为题举行英语征文比赛。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： （1）分享意义； （2）如何分享的建议。 注意：（1）写作字数应为80左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Learning to Share __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Learning to Share Sharing is an essential part of human nature. It is important because it helps us connect with others and build relationships. Besides, sharing allows us to learn from others. When we share our experiences or knowledge with others, we open ourselves up to new perspectives and ideas. How can we share with others? At first, we can talk with others to share our thoughts and feelings, making us better understand each other. In addition, when sharing with others, we should be honest. The meaning of sharing is very important. Only when we share things with others can we create a harmonious environment. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。要求考生以“Learning to Share”为题写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 必要的：essential→integral 重要的：be important→be of importance 首先：at first→to begin with 真诚的：honest→sincere 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：At first, we can talk with others to share our thoughts and feelings, making us better understand each other. 拓展句：At first, we can talk with others to share our thoughts and feelings, which can make us better understand each other. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It is important because it helps us connect with others and build relationships. (运用了because引导的原因状语从句) 【高分句型2】In addition, when sharing with others, we should be honest. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句的省略) 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。 Little Jack dreamed of being an architect. However, he was not a fan of math. Every time he sat down to solve a math problem, his mind would wander to playing with his building blocks (积木). One day, while others were listening to the math teacher, Jack was totally lost in his world of tiny buildings. Suddenly, a tap interrupted. Surprised, Jack saw the teacher’s stern look, his half-done creation showing a sign of his wandering mind. This did not happen once. His distraction in math was also evident in his homework, which was often filled with mistakes. When the midterm math exam arrived, Jack remained the same. However, upon receiving his paper from the math teacher, he was shocked to see a disappointing 58 staring back at him. What’s worse, the teacher required students to have their parents review and sign the test paper. Jack’s heart sank! He knew that his parents, especially his dad would be very upset. He spent hours figuring out what to do, trying to come up with a way to avoid their anger. With desperation and anxiety he finally came up with a risky plan. Late that night, he sneaked (潜入) into his parents’ room and carefully studied his father’s signature (签名). Nervously, he picked up his courage and pen and copied his father’s signature onto his math test paper. His hands trembled with fear and guilt, but he pushed those feelings aside, convincing himself that it was the only way to escape punishment. The next day, Jack handed in the test paper with the fake signature, feeling a mix of relief and anxiety. He hoped that his plan would work and that his parents would never find out the truth. Feeling guilty, he not only lost interest in playing with model blocks but also found it hard to look his math teacher in the eye. His math teacher sensed something wrong, so she called Jack’s father and both of them knew what had happened. 注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When Jack returned home, his father was waiting for him in the living room. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, Jack came to the math teacher’s office. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 When Jack returned home, his father was waiting for him in the living room. His father looked at him with a mixture of disappointment and concern. Without a word, he handed Jack the test paper with the forged signature. “Son,” he began, his voice heavy, “we value honesty above all else in this family. We understand that you may struggle with subjects like math, but cheating and lying is not the answer.” Jack felt a wave of shame wash over him as he realized the gravity of his actions. His father continued, “Tomorrow, you will go to your teacher and explain what you did. We will face the consequences together.” The next day, Jack came to the math teacher’s office. His father accompanied him. His teacher, Mrs. Thompson, greeted them with a serious expression. Jack’s father explained the situation, and Jack, mustering all his courage, apologized to Mrs. Thompson for his dishonesty. She listened patiently, then said, “Jack, I appreciate your honesty now. Mistakes are part of learning, and we can’t grow without facing our challenges head-on. From now on, let’s work together to improve your math skills and restore your love for architecture through understanding numbers.” Jack nodded, grateful for her understanding and ready to start anew, determined to overcome his difficulties and earn his success honestly. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了梦想成为建筑师的小杰克不喜欢数学。杰克在数学课上总是会走神，作业中经常出现错误，期中考试只拿了58分。焦虑之下，杰克自己在试卷上签了父亲的名字，交给了老师。数学老师感觉到不对劲，给杰克的父亲打了电话，他们都知道发生了什么。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“杰克回家时，他的父亲正在客厅等他。”可知，第一段可描写父亲批评杰克，告诉杰克第二天自己会陪杰克找老师解释。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天，杰克来到数学老师的办公室，他的父亲在他身边。”可知，第二段可描写杰克道歉，数学老师表示原谅和理解，杰克决心克服困难，诚实地赢得成功。 2.续写线索：父亲批评杰克——杰克感到羞愧——父亲的建议——找数学老师道歉——老师表示原谅和理解——杰克决心诚实地赢得成功 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①意识到：realize/be aware of ②继续：continue/go on ③提高：improve/enhance 情绪类 ①担忧：concern/worry ②感激的：grateful/thankful 【点睛】【高分句型1】Jack felt a wave of shame wash over him as he realized the gravity of his actions.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】Tomorrow, you will go to your teacher and explain what you did.(运用了what引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 中山市高二年级2023—2024学年度第二学期期末统一考试 英语试卷 本试卷共8页，三部分，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号和准考证号（考号）填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡指定位置。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 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 Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience. Golden Gate Bridge, USA Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio. Banff National Park, Canada Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care. Balboa Park, USA The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange! The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly! 1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA? A. The longest bridge in the world. B. The best scenic spot in San Francisco. C. Many volunteers at yoga studios. D. The bridge with almost a century of history. 2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common? A. Full of amazing natural views. B. Home to glacial lakes. C. Suitable for adventurous tours. D. Ideal sites for videographers. 3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful? A. Its location and view. B. Its culture and activities. C. Its height and history. D. Its history and preservation. B My journey as a United Nations Volunteer started with a recommendation from a friend. At the time, I had practiced medicine in my home country, Cameroon, for over 20 years. A close friend advised me to join the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program as a way to expand my experience in medicine, while traveling and volunteering in service of others. My remembrance of my sister’s illness made me decide right away that this was right for me. When I was younger, my sister developed a medical condition. She underwent two heart surgical operations and lots of suffering, but she survived and inspired me. She later asked me to consider a career in medicine to help other young girls. When this volunteering opportunity came up, I took it and became a volunteer in the UNV on 27 March 2008. I was recruited for the first volunteer assignment in Haiti. As a mother of seven-year-old twins, it was not easy for me to travel and leave them behind. But I did it with the support of my husband; who understood my motives and took good care of our children while I was working overseas. My volunteering journey took me involved in inpatient and outpatient services, medical evacuations and capacity building activities. These experiences were wide-ranging and led my career growth within the UNV. At first, my children didn’t want to study medicine. While in Cameroon, they saw me work long hours and weekends and come home tired. They found it challenging to accept the career that demanded a lot of their mother’s time. However, my children began to view medicine differently after I joined the UNV. They began to understand how important doctors are to crisis-affected communities and now see themselves in the lives we save. This is everything to me. 4. What drove the author to immediately engage in the program? A. A friend’s suggestion. B. Memory of sister’s disease. C. Traveling experiences. D. Medical practice in Cameroon. 5. Why did the author’s sister persuade her to work in medicine? A. To help her treat her illness. B. To become a volunteer of the UNV. C. To inspire her to make a good work choice. D. To give a hand to other young girls like her. 6. What difficulty did the author face when she volunteered in Haiti? A. She had to work overseas. B. She couldn’t attend her kids. C. She was separated from her husband. D. She did the first volunteer work in Haiti. 7. What can we know about the author’s children from the last paragraph? A. They disliked the study of medicine. B. They were deeply inspired by their mother. C. They complained about her constant absence. D. They became doctors and had saved many lives. C When you look at the public maps of the seafloor, you can get the impression that the job of mapping the planet is over. However, far from it. Even these seemingly precise representations, often based on satellite estimates of ocean depths, are not particularly revealing. They’re rather like throwing a wet blanket over a table set for a fancy dinner party. You might see the outlines of a big table surrounded by a dozen chairs, perhaps some drinking glasses if the blanket’s really wet. But that’s about it. You wouldn’t see the plates, let alone what’s for dinner. Satellite data, in other words, only give a rough idea of what lies beneath the sea. That’s why exploration and mapping, and making the data open source, would be necessary for the betterment of all citizens, not just in economic terms but in opportunities for unexpected discoveries. In one way or another I’ve been exploring and mapping the ocean since 1967. In 2013 I mounted the latest multi-beam sonar (多波束声纳) on Nautilus, a large ship operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust, the nonprofit education and research organization I founded. The set of instruments can make highly accurate 3-D maps, detect if the seafloor is hard or soft, and can even discover oil and gas in the water column. One of our standout missions included surveys over natural gas seeps (渗漏) in the Gulf of Mexico, where Nautilus mapped the wreck (残骸) of the U-166, the only German U-boat known to be sunk during World War II. All in all, Nautilus has helped us map nearly 40,000 square miles of seafloor—a vast area the size of Kentucky, but a drop in the bucket compared with what’s left to do. Next year’s expeditions include trips south of the Equator for the first time, where the ocean covers more than 80 percent of the area and where few other explorers have ever been. 8. What can we infer from paragraph 2? A. It is not necessary to map the planet. B. There is a wet blanket on the dinner table. C. Satellite data give a general picture of the ocean. D. We know exactly what is happening under the sea. 9. What do we know about “Nautilus”? A It has been to the Gulf of Mexico. B. It is operated by the author himself. C. It discovered a new type of marine life. D. It was originally built for military purposes. 10. What does the underlined phrase “a drop in the bucket” in paragraph 5 imply? A. Kentucky covers a big area. B. A lot of areas are still unmapped. C. Nautilus has made great contributions. D. The previous expeditions are insignificant. 11. What is probably the author? A. An official. B. A detective. C. An explorer. D. A businessman. D In November 2020, Semantic Scholar introduced their new TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) feature. This AI-powered tool can shorten even the most complex computer science papers into a single-sentence summary, using natural language processing. If you’re a researcher, you might be considering how much time you could save by not having to map out evidence for a new topic. This new tool will finally allow you to shift your attention to the parts of your job that are more complex, analytical and social. At the same time, you are probably a little concerned that it could replace you or one of your colleagues. The last time it took a team of four researchers to review the evidence. Will it only require three or fewer researchers in the future? So will the impact of AI on the labour market be the same as “a new disease… namely, technological unemployment” warned by John Maynard Keynes? It seems too early to give this question an answer now. But we’ve learned from history the fact that previous technological waves did not cause massive job loss. Instead, they have led to transformations within the labour market and brought challenges that policymakers continue to deal with. Workers may need to re-skill or up-skill. This will help them to adapt to new ways of organizing tasks and the appearance of new ones. New skills will enable them to face potential job loss and manage transitions to new jobs. Policies and institutions can play a key role in ensuring that all workers can successfully handle a changing labour market. Even if AI increases the scale of the challenge, widens inequalities and brings new challenges for the work environment, policymakers should keep these lessons in mind to help workers ride the waves of technological change. 12. What can “TLDR” do according to the first two paragraphs? A. Shift your attention. B. Find evidence of a case. C. Improve work efficiency. D. Help you write your paper. 13. Which statement will John Maynard Keynes probably agree with? A. Technological change will cause job loss. B. A new disease will lead to unemployment. C. Technological advancement can lead to diseases. D. The appearance of AI is a warning for humanity. 14. How can workers adapt to technological changes in the labor market? A. By finding more new jobs. B. By managing the labour market. C. By actively working with policy makers. D. By improving existing skills or learning new ones. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The Advanced Features of TLDR B. New Development in AI Technology C. The Impact of AI on the Labour Market D. The Application of an AI-powered Tool 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。 When life and work start to feel like each day is repeating itself, you may start thinking about traveling. Maybe you have a place you like to go to once a year. ____16____ It doesn’t have to be a big trip or to someplace far away. Getting out and traveling can improve your mental health. Helping you feel calm. Taking time from work to see new places releases the stress you’ve been holding onto. Relieving the tension and stress of your work life lets your mind relax and heal. ____17____ It also hurts your physical health. Boosting your confidence. Travelling to new lands has its benefits but it also comes with its challenges. You cannot rely on friends and relatives, or even on your language skills. ____18____ Getting over various challenges can boost your confidence. You even feel better prepared for the challenges waiting for you back home. Improving your mental power. If you have long-term stress, your memory and goal-setting abilities are negatively affected. ____19____ Therefore, taking time to go somewhere and get away from work can help you feel more productive and focused when you get back. ____20____ Getting out and exploring the world can improve your ability to discover and create new things. People who travel more can come up with diverse ideas. Exposure to new cultures, making international friends, studying new languages, and taking in different types of food and music have been linked to better problem-solving skills. Travel helps you see the world in a new way. A. Increasing your creativity. B. Inspiring your passion for life. C. Maybe you enjoy exploring new places. D. This is because your brain doesn’t get enough rest. E. Being under pressure at work stresses your mind and body. F. Travelling helps reduce your work stress and improves productivity. G. Travelling forces you to be clever and teaches you how to overcome obstacles. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Liu aged 52, suffers a serious disease. But the ____21____ did not stop her from enjoying the ____22____ with her son Zhao, taking in beautiful scenery along the way, ____23____ tea on the prairie and enjoying local delicious food. Her 29-year-old son thought it was a (n) ____24____ journey. But, to his ____25____ , his mom was all smiles. Once Liu enjoyed a ____26____ life running a big business and enjoying ____27____ such as traveling and doing yoga. One night, she suddenly felt ____28____ in her fingers. In a Beijing hospital, she was diagnosed with ALS. She would ____29____ lose muscle strength, eventually becoming paralyzed (瘫痪). Despite receiving care and encouragement from her family, Liu was ____30____ and gradually gave up her hobbies. Luckily, a few months later, when Zhao took his mom to a scenic spot for the first time since her diagnosis, her mood became obviously ____31____. He began to plan trips for his mother, aiming to reduce her suffering. Later, Zhao decided it was time for a longer journey. He ____32____ his mother on a self-driving road trip to Xinjiang. Zhao refitted his car’s passenger seat to accommodate his mother’s wheelchair. He also purchased medicine, daily necessities, and a tea set, among other things. Soon after, with his mother’s caregiver, Zhao and his mother ____33____ northern Xinjiang. Zhao captured the journey and ____34____ the videos online, which went viral. The ____35____ inspired Zhao to do more to help people facing such difficulties. He now wants to establish a group for the caregivers of ALS patients, helping them communicate with each other, and providing tips on care issues. 21. A. development B. condition C. weather D. age 22. A. flight B. conference C. video D. journey 23. A. tasting B. offering C. preparing D. planting 24. A. annoying B. exciting C. amazing D. tiring 25. A. disappointment B. embarrassment C. delight D. gratitude 26. A. simple B. common C. quiet D. busy 27. A. adventures B. explorations C. pastimes D. businesses 28. A. powerless B. hopeless C. weightless D. meaningless 29. A. intentionally B. gradually C. finally D. temporarily 30. A. annoyed B. depressed C. moved D. encouraged 31. A. negative B. skeptical C. positive D. crazy 32. A. accompanied B. forced C. cured D. examined 33. A. headed to B. searched for C. departed from D. migrated to 34 A. downloaded B. viewed C. posted D. edited 35. A. innovation B. experience C. inspection D. treatment 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。 Oceans cover about 70 percent of the Earths’ surface, yet even today their depths remain largely unexplored. Scientists estimate between 90 and 95 percent of the deep sea remains ____36____ (mystery). The deep sea is ____37____ (true) the planet’s final frontier. The term “deep sea” doesn’t have ____38____ same meaning to everyone. To fishermen, the deep sea is any part of the ocean beyond the relatively shallow continental shelf. To scientists, the deep sea is the lowest part of the ocean, located below the thermocline (温跃层) ____39____ heating and cooling effects from sunlight stop ____40____ (have) an effect, and above the sea floor. This is the part of the ocean ____41____ (deep) than 1,800 meters. It’s difficult ____42____ (research) the depths because they are permanently dark, extremely cold and ____43____ high pressure. From the time of Pliny until the end of the 19th century, people believed the deep sea was a lifeless wasteland. Modern scientists recognize the deep sea as the largest habitat on the planet. Special tools ____44____ (develop) by humans over the past few decades to explore this cold and dark environment. Deep sea exploration involves multiple ____45____ (discipline), such as oceanography, biology, geography, archaeology, and engineering. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华。你校英语报准备以“Learning to Share”为题举行英语征文比赛。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： （1）分享的意义； （2）如何分享建议。 注意：（1）写作字数应为80左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Learning to Share __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Little Jack dreamed of being an architect. However, he was not a fan of math. Every time he sat down to solve a math problem, his mind would wander to playing with his building blocks (积木). One day, while others were listening to the math teacher, Jack was totally lost in his world of tiny buildings. Suddenly, a tap interrupted. Surprised, Jack saw the teacher’s stern look, his half-done creation showing a sign of his wandering mind. This did not happen once. His distraction in math was also evident in his homework, which was often filled with mistakes. When the midterm math exam arrived, Jack remained the same. However, upon receiving his paper from the math teacher, he was shocked to see a disappointing 58 staring back at him. What’s worse, the teacher required students to have their parents review and sign the test paper. Jack’s heart sank! He knew that his parents, especially his dad would be very upset. He spent hours figuring out what to do, trying to come up with a way to avoid their anger. With desperation and anxiety, he finally came up with a risky plan. Late that night, he sneaked (潜入) into his parents’ room and carefully studied his father’s signature (签名). Nervously, he picked up his courage and pen and copied his father’s signature onto his math test paper. His hands trembled with fear and guilt, but he pushed those feelings aside, convincing himself that it was the only way to escape punishment. The next day, Jack handed in the test paper with the fake signature, feeling a mix of relief and anxiety. He hoped that his plan would work and that his parents would never find out the truth. Feeling guilty, he not only lost interest in playing with model blocks but also found it hard to look his math teacher in the eye. His math teacher sensed something wrong, so she called Jack’s father and both of them knew what had happened. 注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When Jack returned home, his father was waiting for him in the living room. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, Jack came to the math teacher’s office. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$