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红桥高级中学2024-2025学年度第一学期第一次月考 高三英语 （本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What does the woman mean? A. She refuses to buy new curtains. B. She accepts Susie’s suggestion. C. She objects to moving the bed. 2. What did the woman and her sister often do during summer vacations? A. They flew kites. B. They watched TV. C. They camped in the field. 3. How does the man sound? A. Grateful. B. Caring. C. Scared. 4. Where does the man intend to go this evening? A. To a bar. B. To the woman’s house. C. To a supermarket. 5. What might Barbara be? A. A reporter. B. A travel blogger. C. A web designer. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How many rooms does the woman book? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 7. Which of the following does the woman need? A. A pick-up service. B. Parking coupons. C. Wake-up calls. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the woman say about Alisa? A. She is responsible. B. She is reserved. C. She is sociable. 9. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Who is the best candidate for promotion. B. Who will be transferred to the branch office. C. Who can chair the meeting in the afternoon. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What makes the woman different today? A. The lipstick. B. The glasses. C. The haircut. 11. Who will go to Hawaii next month? A. Emily. B. Emma. C. Alex. 12. What did the man plan to do tonight? A. Do some shopping. B. Take exercise. C. Eat out. 13. How will the woman go home? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why is Shakespeare-style writing mentioned in the conversation? A. To show the difference between AI and the human brain. B. To state writers’ worry caused by ChatGPT. C To indicate the charm of ChatGPT. 15. What is Bard? A. A game. B. A chatbot. C. A tech company. 16. What is Satya Nadella’s attitude towards ChatGPT? A. Ambiguous. B. Approving. C. Critical. 17. What does the man suggest doing in the era of AI? A. Being adaptive and using AI fully. B. Developing one’s own creativity. C. Avoiding heavy reliance on AI. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is Nadine Hamdy in charge of? A. Mapping out marketing strategies. B. Teaching dogs to swim. C. Giving a show to pet owners. 19. What do we know about Adam Kilani? A. He has a three-year-old pet dog. B. He is from Matrouh Governorate. C. He found pleasure in learning pet care. 20. What did Lina Kamal attach importance to? A. The benefits of hosting various events in tourist resorts. B. The promotion of the culture of pet ownership. C. The protection of homeless animals. 第二部分 阅读理解（共三节：满分50分） 第一节 单项选择（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A Sharks Engage yourself in the world of Sharks! In this great exhibition created by Australian Museum experts, visitors will go back in time to meet sharks’ ancient ancestors, come face-to-face with life-size shark models ranging from the 50cm epaulette shark to the 8m whale shark, explore the contents of a shark’s stomach, play with a whale shark and uncover its extraordinary adaptation with interactive displays. Visitors are advised to pre-book their preferred session time in advance to avoid disappointment. Purchase your tickets now at Ticketek.com.au. Ticket prices Adult: $29 Child (3-15 years old): $17.50 Family (admits 4) 2A+2C / 1A+3C: $76 AM Member: 50% off; first visit FREE Exhibition highlight Extraordinary adaptations In your mouth, you have 16 teeth in one neat row. The white shark has 300 teeth in five rows and can easily replace teeth lost while hunting and eating. And what do you know about sharks amazing skin? It’s not skin at all. Sharks are covered in tiny denticles, which are closer to teeth than anything else! You’ll see: • The biggest fish—a life-size model of a whale shark, which can grow to 16m long. • The fastest shark—a life-size model of the shortfin mako shark, which can reach speeds of up to 70km/hour and jump as high as 9m out of the water. • A wet sample of the third-smallest shark-the Moller’s Lanternshark, reaching just 46cm long. • A life-size model of the 270-million-year-old Helicoprion, known as the buzzsaw shark. • Real, touchable shark samples from the Australian Museum collection. 1. What can visitors do in the exhibition? A. Take part in making shark models. B. See what’s inside a shark’s stomach. C. Interact with an epaulette shark in person. D. Consult Australian Museum experts about sharks. 2. How much would a couple with two primary school children pay for admission? A. $35. B. $58. C. $76. D. $93. 3. Which of the following is known for its speed? A. The whale shark. B. The buzzsaw shark. C. The shortfin mako shark. D. The Moller’s Lanternshark. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是澳大利亚博物馆关于鲨鱼展的相关事宜，包括如何预定门票、票价以及展出亮点等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“explore the contents of a shark’s stomach(探索鲨鱼胃里内容)”可知，在展览期间游客可以看下鲨鱼的胃里面是什么。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Ticket prices部分中“Family (admits 4) 2A+2C / 1A+3C: $76(家庭票（4人）两个成人和两个孩子，或者一个成人和三个孩子：76美元)”可知，一对带着两个念小学的儿童的夫妇可以选择家庭票，票价为76美元。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据You’ll see部分“The fastest shark-a life-size model of the shortfin mako shark, which can reach speeds of up to 70km/hour and jump as high as 9m out of the water.(最快的鲨鱼——一个真人大小的短鳍灰鲭鲨模型，它的速度可以达到70公里/小时，跳出水面高达9米)”可知，短鳍灰鲭鲨因其速度而著名。故选C。 B When my father died, one of the tasks that fell to me was to sort through and decide which objects to save and which to throw away. Now I look at the objects of my life as if I were dead, wondering, what will my children do with the human skull that sits on the bookcase? They’ve been wanting to throw it out for some years, but will they know how much can be learned from living with a skull? And I know they will throw the white plastic head of a horse on my desk into a rubbish bag without a thought, never knowing that it is the only piece remaining from the first chess set I owned. It is me at age twelve. But the final decisions are left to those who know us least — our children. I was the closest to my father and knew him well; however, only when I was going through his study did I learn he had collected picture postcards of hotels. What was I to do with all the objects that had been him? The sad part of me wanted to put everything in my car and take it home. The rational won, however, and I filled rubbish bags with old newspapers, magazines, apologizing to his spirit as I did. I could not throw out the thousands of pictures he had taken on his travels. I brought the pictures home, though I will never look at them. I brought twelve boxes of my father home. I look at the objects that are my life and the only way my children can satisfy me is by not touching a thing. But they must if I am to go on with my death. And I wonder how many boxes of me will my children keep? I look at these objects that are me and know, too, that they are symbols of how alone I and each of us is, for no one knows what any object means except he or she who owns it. Every object of our lives is a memory, and emotion surrounds around it, hiding and protecting a tiny truth of the heart. Only I have the memories of when and how each one was obtained; I look at the objects that are me, and the memories are warm and permeated (弥漫) with love. 4. Why does the writer keep the plastic head of a horse? A. Because his father gave it to him as a gift. B. Because it makes him a very good chess player. C. Because it brings back memories of his childhood. D. Because he accepted it as a prize for a competition. 5. How did the writer deal with the remaining objects of his father after he died? A. He threw everything away. B. He saved some of the worthless objects. C. He took some of them to his own house. D. He sorted them and put them into good order. 6. What do we know about the writer? A. He is very strict with his children. B. He prefers to collect different skulls. C. He relies on his children to deal with his possessions. D. He knows more about his father after his father died. 7. According to the last paragraph, the objects we save ________. A. serve as the symbols of our social class B. are reminders of past experiences C. are quite expensive and valuable D. make us proud of ourselves 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章是作者在收拾去世的父亲的物品时的感悟。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“And I know they will throw the white plastic head of a horse on my desk into a rubbish bag without a thought, never knowing that it is the only piece remaining from the first chess set I owned. It is me at age twelve. (我知道他们会不假思索地把我桌子上的白色塑料马头扔进垃圾袋，而他们不知道这是我拥有的第一副国际象棋中唯一剩下的棋子。这是我十二岁的时候)”可知，作者保留塑料马头是因为它会让作者想起童年时的回忆，故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“I brought the pictures home, though I will never look at them. I brought twelve boxes of my father home.(我把照片带回家了，虽然我永远不会看它们。我带了十二盒爸爸的东西回家)”可知，作者把爸爸的一些东西带回了自己家，故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“But the final decisions are left to those who know us least — our children. (但最终的决定权还是留给那些最不了解我们的人——我们的孩子)”和最后一段中“And I wonder how many boxes of me will my children keep?(我想知道我的孩子会保留多少个关于我的盒子呢？)”可知，作者依靠他的孩子们来处理他的物品，故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Every object of our lives is a memory, and emotion surrounds around it, hiding and protecting a tiny truth of the heart. Only I have the memories of when and how each one was obtained; I look at the objects that are me, and the memories are warm and permeated (弥漫) with love. (我们生活中的每一件物品都是记忆，情感围绕着它，隐藏和保护着内心的一个微小真相。只有我记得它们是何时以及如何得到的；我看着这些物体，它们就是我，记忆是温暖的，充满了爱)”可知，我们保留下来的物品可以使我们想起过去的经历。故选B。 C Overcoming learning disabilities has long been a challenge for educators and students alike. However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have shown promise in revolutionizing the way we approach education for students with learning disabilities. One of the most significant ways AI can assist is through the use of adaptive learning systems. These systems use algorithms (算法) to analyze a student’s performance and adjust the learning content and pace accordingly. This personalized approach allows them to progress at their own pace, without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Furthermore, adaptive learning systems can identify areas where a student may be struggling and provide targeted support. Another way AI can support them is through natural language processing (NLP) technology. NLP enables computers to understand and interpret human language, allowing AI-powered tools to provide real-time feedback on a student’s written work. This can be particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia, who often struggle with spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. By providing immediate feedback, students can identify and correct their mistakes, leading to improved writing skills and increased confidence. AI can also play a role in developing their social and emotional skills. Many students with learning disabilities experience social isolation. AI-powered social robots can recognize and respond to human emotions, allowing students to engage in interactive conversations and activities that help develop their social and emotional intelligence. While the potential benefits of AI in education are clear, it is essential to recognize AI isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Educators must carefully consider the moral implications of using AI in the classroom and ensure these tools are used responsibly and with the best interests of the students in mind. Moreover, it is crucial to remember AI shouldn’t replace human educators but rather serve as a tool to enhance and support their efforts. Teachers play a vital role by providing empathy, understanding, and guidance that cannot be reproduced by a machine. By combining the power of AI with the skills and compassion of human educators, we can create a more inclusive and effective educational environment for all students. 8. How can adaptive systems help students with learning disabilities? A. By adjusting their learning methods. B. By analyzing their learning abilities. C. By satisfying their curiosity in learning. D. By offering personalized learning assistance. 9. What does the underlined word “dyslexia” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. A mental illness affecting human intelligence. B. A brain disease leading to lack of confidence in study. C. A language-related skill applied in the learning process. D. A learning disorder involving difficulty in reading and writing. 10. What is the value of AI-powered social robots? A. Engaging students in learning activities. B. Narrowing the social distance between people. C. Assisting learners to overcome social isolation. D. Helping learners adopt effective reading strategies. 11. What does the author say about AI in the last paragraph? A. It can’t provide understanding like human educators. B. It can’t create an inclusive learning environment. C. It can meet a wide range of learning needs. D. It can guarantee learners’ data security. 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能在帮助学生克服学习障碍方面以及提高社交和情感技能方面可以发挥的作用。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“These systems use algorithms (算法) to analyze a student’s performance and adjust the learning content and pace accordingly. This personalized approach allows them to progress at their own pace, without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Furthermore, adaptive learning systems can identify areas where a student may be struggling and provide targeted support.(这些系统使用算法来分析学生的表现，并相应地调整学习内容和节奏。这种个性化的方法可以让他们按照自己的节奏进步，而不会感到不知所措或落后。此外，适应性学习系统可以识别学生可能挣扎的领域，并提供有针对性的支持)”可知，适应性系统通过提供个性化的学习帮助有学习障碍的学生。故选D。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“who often struggle with spelling, grammar, and sentence structure”可知，who引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词students with dyslexia，说明患有dyslexia的学生经常在拼写、语法和句子结构上挣扎，即存在包括读写困难的学习障碍。故划线词意思是“一种包括读写困难的学习障碍”。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“AI-powered social robots can recognize and respond to human emotions, allowing students to engage in interactive conversations and activities that help develop their social and emotional intelligence.(人工智能社交机器人可以识别并回应人类的情绪，让学生参与互动对话和活动，帮助发展他们的社交和情商)”可知，人工智能社交机器人的价值是帮助学习者克服社会孤立。故选C。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Moreover, it is crucial to remember AI shouldn’t replace human educators but rather serve as a tool to enhance and support their efforts. Teachers play a vital role by providing empathy, understanding, and guidance that cannot be reproduced by a machine.(此外，重要的是要记住，人工智能不应该取代人类教育工作者，而应该作为一种工具来加强和支持他们的努力。教师通过提供机器无法复制的同理心、理解和指导，发挥着至关重要的作用)”可知，人工智能不能像人类教育者那样提供理解。故选A。 D A new study reveals new clues about the subtle(微妙的) but previously poorly understood evolutionary dance happening between temperatures and changes in the size of animal body parts. The new research offers important insights about how birds may adapt to the rapid rise in temperatures driven by global climate change. For the study in Nature Communications, the researchers looked at nearly 7, 000 species of terrestrial non migratory birds—which is nearly two-thirds of all bird species—and focused on how bird species has evolved in ambient temperature(温度的梯度) and other factors of selection. Two widely accepted “rules” in biology indicate that as local temperatures change, animals are likely to adjust heat transfer capabilities by changing the size of their bodies and extremities(四肢). Biologist Carl Bergmann’s rule states that colder climates spawn bigger bodies because they help keep heat while smaller bodies help shed it. As a result, a polar bear is more than 2 1/2 times as tall at the shoulder as a sun bear from equatorial regions. Zoologist Joel Asaph Allen’s rule deals with extremities, such as limbs, ears, and beaks, stating that animals in colder climates tend to have smaller extremities because extremities tend to have more surface than volume and are uniquely suited to shed heat. For example, arctic hares have evolved short legs and ears, whereas desert jackrabbits have evolved very longlegs and ears. “The problem is that everything we know about ecology tells us that changing the size of bodies and extremities can be problematic,” says lead author Carlos Botero, an associate professor of integrative biology at the University of Texas at Austin. For example, if body size decreases, birds may not be able to hunt the same food as their ancestors. Similarly, if the average size or shape of a bill changes, birds may become less efficient foragers(觅食者) or have trouble producing typical mating calls. It is not surprising that many prior studies have failed to find evidence for these predictions and that these so-called biological rules are currently controversial. The new study could clarify that debate by showing that although the patterns that Bergmann and Allen predicted occur in the wild the two separate mechanisms complement each other. 12. What is the new study about? A. The two rules proposed by previous researchers. B. The differences between animals in cold and warm areas. C. The effect global climate change has on animals’ foraging. D. The way birds evolve in response to the rising temperature. 13. What does the underlined word “spawn” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. make for B. bring in C. arise from D. wipeout 14. According to the passage, the birds in the colder areas tend to have . A. bigger bodies and longer legs. B. bigger bodies and shorter legs. C. smaller bodies and longer legs. D. smaller bodies and shorter legs. 15. What can we learn from the passage? A. The two rules with separate mechanisms are contradictory. B. The new study combines the prior studies and the two rules. C. The new study provides supporting evidence for the two rules. D. The two rules show animals change the body size to keep heat 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。一项新的研究揭示了在温度和动物身体部位大小变化之间发生的微妙但以前鲜为人知的进化跳跃的新线索。这项新研究为鸟类如何适应全球气候变化导致的气温迅速上升提供了重要的见解。文章对此进行了介绍。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study reveals new clues about the subtle(微妙的) but previously poorly understood evolutionary dance happening between temperatures and changes in the size of animal body parts. The new research offers important insights about how birds may adapt to the rapid rise in temperatures driven by global climate change.(一项新的研究揭示了在温度和动物身体部位大小变化之间发生的微妙但以前鲜为人知的进化跳跃的新线索。这项新研究为鸟类如何适应全球气候变化导致的气温迅速上升提供了重要的见解。)”可知，这项新研究是关于鸟类对气温上升的反应。故选D。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段第二句“As a result, a polar bear is more than 2 1/2 times as tall at the shoulder as a sun bear from equatorial regions.(因此，北极熊的肩高是赤道地区马来熊的2.5倍多。)”可知，此处是指较冷的气候会导致更大的动物体型，所以spawn意为“引起，导致”。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段第二句“For example, arctic hares have evolved short legs and ears, whereas desert jackrabbits have evolved very longlegs and ears.(例如，北极野兔进化出了短腿和耳朵，而沙漠大野兔进化出了非常长的腿和耳朵。)”和第四段第二句“As a result, a polar bear is more than 2 1/2 times as tall at the shoulder as a sun bear from equatorial regions.(因此，北极熊的肩高是赤道地区马来熊的2.5倍多。)”可知，寒冷地区的鸟类往往有更大的身体和更短的腿。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“The new study could clarify that debate by showing that although the patterns that Bergmann and Allen predicted occur in the wild, the two separate mechanisms complement each other.(这项新的研究表明，尽管Bergmann和Allen预测的模式在野外也会出现，但这两种不同的机制是互补的，从而澄清了这一争论。)”和第一段“A new study reveals new clues about the subtle(微妙的) but previously poorly understood evolutionary dance happening between temperatures and changes in the size of animal body parts. The new research offers important insights about how birds may adapt to the rapid rise in temperatures driven by global climate change.(一项新的研究揭示了在温度和动物身体部位大小变化之间发生的微妙但以前鲜为人知的进化跳跃的新线索。这项新研究为鸟类如何适应全球气候变化导致的气温迅速上升提供了重要的见解。)”可知，这项新研究为这两条规则提供了支持性证据。故选C。 第二节 七选五（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Reasons why you should learn how to surf It gives you an exciting experience. The feeling of riding the waves is one you can never describe until you have experienced it. While surfing, you’ll be in a peaceful state as you wait for the next big wave. It can be difficult to explain why, but the whole experience is indeed calm and exciting at the same time.____16____, as if you’re running away from all your worries in life. It’s good exercise. Surfing is a physically challenging sport that requires you to use your entire body, making it almost an extreme fitness activity. Every surfing session will certainly make you exercise your whole body. So, expect to have aching muscles after your first surfing session. ____17____ It helps build your confidence. There is no denying the fact that healthy and fit people are confident with their bodies.____18____Nevertheless, surfing promotes confidence that isn’t necessarily rooted in how you look or boost your ego (自我). It takes time to learn and even master. ____19____ Learning a new skill with a group leads to a sense of accomplishment, and learning how to surf is no different. Although it’s natural to go surfing alone at times, no surfer has surfed without acquaintances (熟人), friends, or club mates. It’s a given for people who surf to share experiences with others, both locally and globally. It gives you moments with nature. Like some other sports, surfing allows you to have time with nature.____20____With surfing, you’re able to observe nature from a different viewpoint. This is an ideal time to be one with nature, so grab the chance to broaden your horizons (视野) as a part of this beautiful planet we live on. A. These two qualities come hand in hand B. It allows you to grow your social circle C. Surfing also gives you a sense of freedom D. Don’t worry, though, as this feeling is entirely natural E. It has a rich and varied history and contemporary culture F. That will translate to how you handle your personal and professional life G. When people learn to surf, they become more connected with the natural environment 【答案】16. C 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了学习冲浪的几个理由。 【16题详解】 上文“It can be difficult to explain why, but the whole experience is indeed calm and exciting at the same time.(这可能很难解释为什么，但整个经历确实是平静和兴奋的)”指出冲浪给人平静和兴奋的感觉；根据下文“as if you’re running away from all your worries in life.(就好像你在远离生活中的烦恼)”可知，冲浪还能给人自由的感觉，就好像远离了生活中的烦恼。C项“Surfing also gives you a sense of freedom(冲浪也给你一种自由的感觉)”符合题意，与上下文承接自然。故选C。 【17题详解】 空处位于段尾，应总结上文。根据上文“Surfing is a physically challenging sport that requires you to use your entire body, making it almost an extreme fitness activity. Every surfing session will certainly make you exercise your whole body. So, expect to have aching muscles after your first surfing session.(冲浪是一项挑战身体的运动，需要你使用你的整个身体，使它几乎是一项极限健身活动。每次冲浪都能锻炼你的全身。所以，在你第一次冲浪后，你会感到肌肉酸痛)”可知，冲浪几乎是一次极限运动，需要投入整个身体，因此第一次冲浪后感到肌肉酸痛是非常正常的。D项“不过别担心，这种感觉是很自然的”符合题意，承接上文，“this feeling”指上文提到的“have aching muscles”。故选D。 【18题详解】 根据上文“There is no denying the fact that healthy and fit people are confident with their bodies.(不可否认，健康的人对自己的身体很有信心)”可知，只有健康了才会对自己的身体有信心，即这两者是相辅相成的。A项“这两个特质是相辅相成的”符合题意，these two quatities指上文提到的healthy and fit people are confident with their bodies。故选A。 【19题详解】 空处为本段小标题。根据下文“Learning a new skill with a group leads to a sense of accomplishment, and learning how to surf is no different. Although it’s natural to go surfing alone at times, no surfer has surfed without acquaintances (熟人), friends, or club mates. It’s a given for people who surf to share experiences with others, both locally and globally.(和一群人一起学习一项新技能会带来成就感，学习冲浪也不例外。虽然有时独自冲浪是很自然的，但没有一个冲浪者是在没有熟人、朋友或俱乐部成员的情况下冲浪的。对于冲浪爱好者来说，这是一种与他人分享经验的方式，无论是在本地还是在全球)”可知，冲浪很多时候是和其他人一起的，可以相互分享经验；由此可知，冲浪可以扩大人们的社交圈。B项“它可以扩大你的社交圈”符合题意，可总结本段，“social circle”呼应下文“share experiences with others, both locally and globally”。故选B。 【20题详解】 根据小标题“It gives you moments with nature.(它让你与大自然亲密接触)”可知，空处内容与冲浪让人们和大自然接触有关。G项“当人们学习冲浪时，他们与自然环境的联系更加紧密”符合题意，“natural environment”呼应标题中“nature”。故选G。 第三部分 语言运用（共三节；满分55分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Natalie Browning married the love of her life on June 27. Two weeks before the ____21____ day, her grandfather, Nelson May, had a stroke (中风) and couldn’t be at the ____22____. He dreamed of being able to ____23____ with her in her wedding dress. And since he was unable to travel to the ____24____, the bride came to him! After the wedding, Natalie took a ____25____ from Virginia to Florida, where her grandpa lives. She ____26____ her wedding dress and did her makeup at the airport. Then she arrived at her grandpa’s ____27____ ready to dance with him in his living room. “For months he’d been so____28____to dance with me on my wedding and I’m just so happy that I was able to ____29____ him that experience,” Natalie shared. The video of their dance was _____30_____ on Facebook, and it soon spread quickly. Natalie, the owner of a jewelry business in Virginia Beach, was so happy to have shared that _____31_____ moment with her grandpa. “I _____32_____ a small business called Great Value that is centered on reminding people that they are deeply valuable” she said. “I’ve been _____33_____ to share that belief more in my own life and wanted my grandpa to know that he is very _____34_____ to me. And even though he was unable to come to my wedding, the dance he so _____35_____ to have with me was valuable too. So, we made it happen.” 21. A. big B. rainy C. sunny D. divided 22. A. hospital B. wedding C. picnic D. dinner 23. A. laugh B. communicate C. dance D. deal 24. A. church B. restaurant C. hotel D. event 25. A. train B. flight C. taxi D. coach 26. A. took off B. threw away C. left behind D. put on 27. A. office B. business C. house D. district 28. A. excited B. proud C. confused D. sorry 29. A. show B. award C. return D. bring 30. A. cancelled B. shared C. directed D. discovered 31. A. last B. risky C. special D. sudden 32. A. run B. lose C. find D. create 33. A. failing B. pretending C. bothering D. trying 34. A. kind B. valuable C. similar D. friendly 35. A. hated B. regretted C. desired D. remembered 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Natalie Browning的祖父在她婚礼的两周前患上了中风，不能参加她的婚礼，更不能和她在婚礼上共舞，于是Natalie Browning穿着婚纱前往祖父家和祖父跳舞，他们跳舞的视频被传到网络上后引起广泛关注的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在婚礼前两周，她的祖父尼尔森·梅中风，无法出席婚礼。A. big重大的；B. rainy多雨的；C. divided分裂的，有分歧的；D. sunny阳光好的。根据上文“Natalie Browning married the love of her life on June 27.”（6月27日，娜塔莉·布朗宁与她的挚爱结婚）可知，此处指在这个重要日子的两周前。the big day意为“大喜的日子，重要的一天”，符合语境，故选A。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在婚礼前两周，她的祖父尼尔森·梅中风，无法出席婚礼。A. hospital 医院；B. wedding婚礼；C. picnic野餐；D. dinner晚餐。根据上文“Natalie Browning married the love of her life on June 27.”（6月27日，娜塔莉·布朗宁与她的挚爱结婚）可知，娜塔莉是要举行婚礼，她的祖父无法参加孙女的婚礼。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他梦想着能和穿着结婚礼服的孙女跳舞。A. laugh笑；B. communicate交流；C. dance跳舞；D. deal处理。根据后文“ready to dance with him in his living room”(准备和他在客厅里跳舞)可知，他梦想着能和穿着结婚礼服的孙女跳舞。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：因为他不能去参加活动，新娘就来到了他面前！A. church教堂；B. restaurant饭店；C. hotel宾馆；D. event活动。根据上文“her grandfather, Nelson May, had a stroke (中风)”(她的祖父尼尔森·梅中风)可知，她的祖父中风无法参加她的婚礼，此处是指他不能去参加婚礼这项活动。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：婚礼后，娜塔莉乘飞机从弗吉尼亚飞往她爷爷住的佛罗里达。A. train火车；B. flight航班，班机；C. taxi出租车；D. coach长途汽车。根据后文“did her makeup at the airport”(她在机场化了妆)可知，此处是指娜塔莉乘飞机。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她在机场穿上婚纱，化妆。A. took off（飞机）起飞；B. threw away 扔掉；C. left behind留下；D. put on穿上。根据“did her makeup at the airport”(她在机场化了妆)可知，此处指她在机场穿上婚纱。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后她来到爷爷家，准备在他的客厅里和他跳舞。A. office办公室；B. business商业；C. house房子；D. district区域。根据“Then she arrived at her grandpa’s house ready to dance with him in his living room”（然后她来到爷爷家，准备在他的客厅里和他跳舞）可知，在爷爷的卧室，那一定是在爷爷的家，故选C。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：娜塔莉说：“几个月来，他一直很兴奋能在我的婚礼上和我跳舞，我也很高兴能给他提供这样的经历。”A. excited兴奋的；B. proud骄傲的；C. confused困惑的；D. sorry抱歉的。根据前文“He dreamed of being able to dance with his granddaughter in her wedding dress”（他梦想着能和穿着婚纱的孙女一起跳舞）可知，此处是指娜塔莉的爷爷对能在婚礼上和孙女跳舞感到很兴奋。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：娜塔莉说：“几个月来，他一直很兴奋能在我的婚礼上和我跳舞，我也很高兴能给他提供这样的经历。”A. show展示；B. award 授予，颁发；C. return返回；D. bring带来。根据前文“her grandfather, Nelson May, had a stroke (中风) ”(她的祖父尼尔森·梅中风)以及“After the wedding, Natalie took a flight from Virginia to Florida, where her grandpa lives.”（婚礼后，娜塔莉乘飞机从弗吉尼亚飞往她爷爷住的佛罗里达。）可知，她的祖父由于中风来不了，在婚礼结束之后，她坐飞机去找她的祖父去完成祖父的心愿，故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们跳舞的视频被分享在Facebook上，很快就传开了。A. cancelled取消；B. shared分享；C. directed管理，指导；D. discovered发现。根据“and it soon spread quickly”（它很快传开了）可知，此处是指他们跳舞的视频被分享在Facebook上。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：娜塔莉是弗吉尼亚海滩一家珠宝公司的老板，她非常高兴能和爷爷分享这一特殊的时刻。A. last最后的；B. risky有危险的，有风险的；C. special特殊的；D. sudden突然的。根据“He dreamed of being able to dance with his granddaughter in her wedding dress”（他梦想着能和穿着婚纱的孙女一起跳舞）可知，此处是指穿着婚纱和祖父一起跳舞，这种时刻对于两个人来说都是很重要的，故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我经营一家名为Great Value的小企业，其核心是提醒人们他们非常重要。”她说。A. run经营；B. lose失去；C. find发现；D. create创造。根据前文“Natalie, the owner of a jewelry business in Virginia Beach”（娜塔莉，弗吉尼亚海滩一家珠宝店的老板）可知，此处是指经营着一家企业。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一直努力在自己的生活中分享这种信念，我想让爷爷知道，他对我来说很重要。A. failing失败；B. pretending假装；C. bothering干扰；D. trying试图，努力。根据“The video of their dance was shared on Facebook, and it soon spread quickly. Natalie, the owner of a jewelry business in Virginia Beach, was so happy to have shared that special moment with her grandpa.”（他们的舞蹈视频被分享到Facebook上，很快就迅速传播开来。娜塔莉是弗吉尼亚海滩一家珠宝公司的老板，她很高兴能和爷爷分享这个特殊的时刻）可知，作者记录了和爷爷的跳舞视频，并且进行了分享，所以说作者是乐意去分享的，故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我一直努力在自己的生活中分享这种信念，我想让爷爷知道，他对我来说很重要。A. kind友好的；B. valuable重要的；C. similar相似的；D. friendly友好的。根据前文“I run a small business called Great Value that is centered on reminding people that they are deeply valuable”（我经营一家名为Great Value的小企业，其核心是提醒人们他们非常重要）可知，此处是指爷爷对于自己的重要性。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管他不能来参加我的婚礼，但他如此渴望的与我共舞也是有价值的。A. hated恨；B. regretted后悔；C. desired渴望；D. remembered记住。根据“He dreamed of being able to dance with his granddaughter in her wedding dress”（他梦想着能和穿着婚纱的孙女一起跳舞）可知，此处是指爷爷对于和穿着婚纱的孙女跳舞的憧憬，故选C。 第二节 短文填空（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。 It can take a little imagination to see how some innovations might change an economy. Not so with the latest AI tools. It is easy — from a writer’s perspective, uncomfortably so — ___36___(think) of contexts in which something like ChatGPT, a clever chatbot which___37___(take) the web by storm since its release in November 2022, could either dramatically boost a human worker’s productivity or replace them outright. The ChatGPT in its name stands for “generative pre-trained transformer”, ___38___ is a particular kind of language model. ___39___(feed) huge amounts of human-created text, ChatGPT looks for statistical regularities in this data, learns what words and phrases ___40___(associate) with others and therefore predict what words should come next in any given sentence and ___41___ sentences fit together. The result is a machine that can persuasively mimic (模仿) human language. This capacity ___42___ mimicry allows ChatGPT to write essays and poetry, think up jokes, formulate code, and answer questions whether to a child or an expert. Its performance is so astonishing ___43___ many over the past months have been both celebrating and panicking. “Essays are dead,” wrote the cognitive scientist Tim Kietzmann. Others claim that it will finish off Google as a search engine. And the program ___44___ thinks it may be able to replace humans in jobs from insurance agent to court reporter. Nevertheless, there is an ____45____(underlie) problem that faces any form of artificial intelligence. A computer manipulates (处理) symbols. Its program specifies a set of rules with which to transform one string of symbols into another, or to recognize statistical patterns. But it does not specify what those symbols or patterns mean. To a computer, meaning is irrelevant ChatGPT “knows” what appears meaningful to humans, but not what is meaningful to itself. 【答案】36. to think 37. has taken 38. which 39. Fed 40. are associated 41. how 42. for 43. that 44. itself 45. underlying 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了自2022年11月发布以来，ChatGPT在网络上掀起了风暴，它要么可以极大地提高人类工人的工作效率，要么可以完全取代他们。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：从作家的角度来看，很容易想到像ChatGPT这样的智能聊天机器人，自2022年11月发布以来就在网络上掀起了风暴，它要么可以极大地提高人类工人的工作效率，要么可以完全取代他们。此处为it be adj. to do sth.句型，不定式作真正主语。故填to think。 【37题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：从作家的角度来看，很容易想到像ChatGPT这样的智能聊天机器人，自2022年11月发布以来就在网络上掀起了风暴，它要么可以极大地提高人类工人的工作效率，要么可以完全取代他们。空处为定语从句的谓语动词，根据后文since its release in November 2022可知用现在完成时，定语从句谓语与先行词a clever chatbot保持一致，助动词用has。故填has taken。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：ChatGPT顾名思义就是“生成式预训练转换器”，这是一种特殊的语言模型。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词The ChatGPT，从句缺少主语，指物，故填which。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在大量的人工文本中，ChatGPT在这些数据中寻找统计规律，学习哪些单词和短语与其他单词和短语相关，从而预测在任何给定的句子中接下来应该出现哪些单词，以及句子如何组合。分析句子结构可知，feed与逻辑主语ChatGPT构成被动关系，故用过去分词作状语，句首单词首字母要大写。故填Fed。 【40题详解】 考查固定短语和时态。句意：在大量的人工文本中，ChatGPT在这些数据中寻找统计规律，学习哪些单词和短语与其他单词和短语相关，从而预测在任何给定的句子中接下来应该出现哪些单词，以及句子如何组合。空处为宾语从句的谓语动词，表示“与……相关”可知短语为be associated with，结合上文learns可知为一般现在时，主语words and phrases是复数，谓语用复数形式。故填are associated。 【41题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：在大量的人工文本中，ChatGPT在这些数据中寻找统计规律，学习哪些单词和短语与其他单词和短语相关，从而预测在任何给定的句子中接下来应该出现哪些单词，以及句子如何组合。空处引导宾语从句，从句缺少方式状语，应用how。故填how。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：这种模仿能力使ChatGPT能够写文章和诗歌，想出笑话，编写代码，并回答孩子或专家的问题。结合句意表示“……的能力”短语为capacity for ...，故填for。 【43题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：它的表现如此惊人，以至于在过去的几个月里，许多人既在庆祝，又在恐慌。此处为so…that…句型，表示“如此……以至于……”，that引导结果状语从句，故填that。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：该程序本身认为，它可能会取代人类从事从保险代理人到法庭记录员的工作。此处指程序“它本身”应用反身代词itself，作同位语。故填itself。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，任何形式的人工智能都面临着一个潜在的问题。修饰名词problem应用形容词underlying，作定语。故填underlying。 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，想请自己的网课外教Evans指导一下如何写手漂亮的英文。请你给她写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 写邮件的原因和目的; 2. 表示感谢。 注意：1.写作词数应为 80左右; 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Evans, I hope this email finds you well. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Dear Evans, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to ask for your guidance on improving my English handwriting. As you know, good handwriting not only enhances the readability of my writing but also leaves a positive impression on the reader. I truly admire your elegant and neat handwriting and was wondering if you could share some tips or exercises to help me achieve a similar style. I appreciate all the help and guidance you have provided during our online classes. Your expertise and patience have been invaluable to me. I sincerely hope you can assist me in this matter as well. Thank you very much in advance for your time and support. Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇是应用文写作。要求考生给自己的网课外教Evans一封邮件，请他指导一下如何写手漂亮的英文。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 提高：improve→increase 建议：tip→advice 提供：provide→offer 无价的：invaluable→priceless 2. 句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：I truly admire your elegant and neat handwriting and was wondering if you could share some tips or exercises to help me achieve a similar style. 拓展句：I truly admire your elegant and neat handwriting, and I was wondering if you could share some tips or exercises, which would help me achieve a similar writing style. 【点睛】[高分句型1]As you know, good handwriting not only enhances the readability of my writing but also leaves a positive impression on the reader. (as引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2]I appreciate all the help and guidance you have provided during our online classes.(省略that的定语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，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 put one last box into the back seat and closed the car door. It felt as if I were closing the door on my whole life. At first, I was excited when Mom told me she’d gotten a fantastic new job at an animal hospital. Then, because she always saves the bad news for last, she told me the really terrible part. The hospital wasn’t in our city; it was miles away in the middle of nowhere. And I’m definitely not a country girl. I stood beside the car, taking a last look at our building. To most people, it probably just looked like any other old apartment house, but I loved every brick. Just then, I saw my best friends, Hana and Leo, come to see me off. While Hana played a cool riff(重复乐段)on her trumpet(小号), Leo sang, “We will miss you, Celia.” I hugged them tightly and jumped into the car fast so no one could see me tear up. As Mom drove away, I waved goodbye to my friends, my neighborhood, and my life. We rode a while in silence, and I held my violin case for comfort. Leo, Hana, and I had been writing songs for our band, but that was all over now. “Don’t think of this as an ending,” Mom said, with her knack(技能)for reading my mind. “It’s an exciting beginning. It’s normal to be a bit anxious about unfamiliar things, but you don’t need to be afraid of them.” I kept silent and looked out the window as crowded, exciting city streets turned first into tasteless suburban shopping strips(商业街)and then into endless, boring trees and fields of corn. We finally arrived at our new home, a two-floored wooden farmhouse. Mom said I could go explore. Mom never let me go out alone in the city, so maybe a bit more freedom would be one consolation(慰藉)of living here. 注意:1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Feeling that country life might turn out okay, I wondered off, taking my violin with me. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I couldn’t resist, so I took out my violin and began to play along. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Feeling that country life might turn out okay. I wandered off, taking my violin with me. Suddenly I heard something I wasn’t expecting-a beautiful, jazzy tune. I pushed through some corn only to come face-to-face with a cow. Then another hot jazz riff floated through the air. I turned around and saw a tall kid playing an old saxophone in a field of corn. His music was fantastic, and he didn’t dress the way I figured a country kid would. This guy was wearing clothes that made him look cool, like a famous performer. I couldn’t resist, so I took out my violin and began to play along. The boy looked surprised, but he didn’t miss a beat. We played together, and by the end, a cow was tapping her tail to the rhythm. When we finished, we introduced ourselves to each other and became friends. We also decided to write songs together. I looked at my new friend, the cheerful cow and tall corn. I could feel my thoughts about country life already changing, and I had a feeling it would change a lot more. 【解析】 【导语】本文以妈妈带我去乡下为线索展开。讲述了妈妈在偏远的郊外找到了一份工作，喜欢音乐的我不得不和我的好朋友分别，和妈妈一起去乡下。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“我觉得乡村生活可能还不错，就带着我的小提琴走了出去。”可知，本段可以写走了出去之后，我先是听到了优美的乐曲，寻声而去，发现了演奏者以及他的牛。 ②由第二段首句内容“我无法抗拒，于是我拿出我的小提琴，开始拉起来。”可知，本段可以写我和男孩一起演奏，我们成为朋友，一起创作，我也转变了对农村生活的态度。 2. 续写线索：着我的小提琴走了出去——听到了优美的乐曲——发现了演奏者以及他的牛——我加入演奏——我们成为朋友——我转变了对农村生活的态度 3. 词类激活 行为类 ①认为：figure/think/consider ②结束：finish/complete ③决定：decide/make a decision 情绪类 ①极好的：fantastic/fabulous/remarkable ②惊讶的：surprised/amazed/astonished ③令人开心的：cheerful/pleasant/enjoyable 【点睛】【高分句型1】 This guy was wearing clothes that made him look cool, like a famous performer. (运用了that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型1】When we finished, we introduced ourselves to each other and became friends. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 红桥高级中学2024-2025学年度第一学期第一次月考 高三英语 （本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What does the woman mean? A. She refuses to buy new curtains. B. She accepts Susie’s suggestion. C. She objects to moving the bed. 2. What did the woman and her sister often do during summer vacations? A. They flew kites. B. They watched TV. C. They camped in the field. 3. How does the man sound? A. Grateful. B. Caring. C. Scared. 4. Where does the man intend to go this evening? A. To a bar. B. To the woman’s house. C. To a supermarket. 5. What might Barbara be? A. A reporter. B. A travel blogger. C. A web designer. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How many rooms does the woman book? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 7. Which of the following does the woman need? A. A pick-up service. B. Parking coupons. C. Wake-up calls. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the woman say about Alisa? A. She is responsible. B. She is reserved. C. She is sociable. 9. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Who is the best candidate for promotion. B. Who will be transferred to the branch office. C. Who can chair the meeting in the afternoon. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What makes the woman different today? A. The lipstick. B. The glasses. C. The haircut. 11. Who will go to Hawaii next month? A. Emily. B. Emma. C. Alex. 12. What did the man plan to do tonight? A. Do some shopping. B. Take exercise. C. Eat out. 13. How will the woman go home? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why is Shakespeare-style writing mentioned in the conversation? A. To show the difference between AI and the human brain. B. To state writers’ worry caused by ChatGPT. C. To indicate the charm of ChatGPT. 15. What is Bard? A. A game. B. A chatbot. C. A tech company. 16. What is Satya Nadella’s attitude towards ChatGPT? A. Ambiguous. B. Approving. C. Critical. 17. What does the man suggest doing in the era of AI? A. Being adaptive and using AI fully. B. Developing one’s own creativity. C. Avoiding heavy reliance on AI. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is Nadine Hamdy in charge of? A. Mapping out marketing strategies. B. Teaching dogs to swim. C. Giving a show to pet owners. 19. What do we know about Adam Kilani? A. He has a three-year-old pet dog. B. He is from Matrouh Governorate. C. He found pleasure in learning pet care. 20. What did Lina Kamal attach importance to? A. The benefits of hosting various events in tourist resorts. B The promotion of the culture of pet ownership. C. The protection of homeless animals. 第二部分 阅读理解（共三节：满分50分） 第一节 单项选择（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A Sharks Engage yourself in the world of Sharks! In this great exhibition created by Australian Museum experts, visitors will go back in time to meet sharks’ ancient ancestors, come face-to-face with life-size shark models ranging from the 50cm epaulette shark to the 8m whale shark, explore the contents of a shark’s stomach, play with a whale shark and uncover its extraordinary adaptation with interactive displays. Visitors are advised to pre-book their preferred session time in advance to avoid disappointment. Purchase your tickets now at Ticketek.com.au. Ticket prices Adult: $29 Child (3-15 years old): $17.50 Family (admits 4) 2A+2C / 1A+3C: $76 AM Member: 50% off; first visit FREE Exhibition highlight Extraordinary adaptations In your mouth, you have 16 teeth in one neat row. The white shark has 300 teeth in five rows and can easily replace teeth lost while hunting and eating. And what do you know about sharks amazing skin? It’s not skin at all. Sharks are covered in tiny denticles, which are closer to teeth than anything else! You’ll see: • The biggest fish—a life-size model of a whale shark, which can grow to 16m long. • The fastest shark—a life-size model of the shortfin mako shark, which can reach speeds of up to 70km/hour and jump as high as 9m out of the water. • A wet sample of the third-smallest shark-the Moller’s Lanternshark, reaching just 46cm long. • A life-size model of the 270-million-year-old Helicoprion, known as the buzzsaw shark. • Real, touchable shark samples from the Australian Museum collection. 1. What can visitors do in the exhibition? A. Take part in making shark models. B. See what’s inside a shark’s stomach. C. Interact with an epaulette shark in person. D. Consult Australian Museum experts about sharks. 2. How much would a couple with two primary school children pay for admission? A. $35. B. $58. C. $76. D. $93. 3. Which of the following is known for its speed? A. The whale shark. B. The buzzsaw shark. C. The shortfin mako shark. D. The Moller’s Lanternshark. B When my father died one of the tasks that fell to me was to sort through and decide which objects to save and which to throw away. Now I look at the objects of my life as if I were dead, wondering, what will my children do with the human skull that sits on the bookcase? They’ve been wanting to throw it out for some years, but will they know how much can be learned from living with a skull? And I know they will throw the white plastic head of a horse on my desk into a rubbish bag without a thought, never knowing that it is the only piece remaining from the first chess set I owned. It is me at age twelve. But the final decisions are left to those who know us least — our children. I was the closest to my father and knew him well; however, only when I was going through his study did I learn he had collected picture postcards of hotels. What was I to do with all the objects that had been him? The sad part of me wanted to put everything in my car and take it home. The rational won, however, and I filled rubbish bags with old newspapers, magazines, apologizing to his spirit as I did. I could not throw out the thousands of pictures he had taken on his travels. I brought the pictures home, though I will never look at them. I brought twelve boxes of my father home. I look at the objects that are my life and the only way my children can satisfy me is by not touching a thing. But they must if I am to go on with my death. And I wonder how many boxes of me will my children keep? I look at these objects that are me and know, too, that they are symbols of how alone I and each of us is, for no one knows what any object means except he or she who owns it. Every object of our lives is a memory, and emotion surrounds around it, hiding and protecting a tiny truth of the heart. Only I have the memories of when and how each one was obtained; I look at the objects that are me, and the memories are warm and permeated (弥漫) with love. 4. Why does the writer keep the plastic head of a horse? A. Because his father gave it to him as a gift. B. Because it makes him a very good chess player. C. Because it brings back memories of his childhood. D. Because he accepted it as a prize for a competition. 5. How did the writer deal with the remaining objects of his father after he died? A. He threw everything away. B. He saved some of the worthless objects. C. He took some of them to his own house. D. He sorted them and put them into good order. 6. What do we know about the writer? A. He is very strict with his children. B. He prefers to collect different skulls. C. He relies on his children to deal with his possessions. D. He knows more about his father after his father died. 7. According to the last paragraph, the objects we save ________. A. serve as the symbols of our social class B. are reminders of past experiences C. are quite expensive and valuable D. make us proud of ourselves C Overcoming learning disabilities has long been a challenge for educators and students alike. However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have shown promise in revolutionizing the way we approach education for students with learning disabilities. One of the most significant ways AI can assist is through the use of adaptive learning systems. These systems use algorithms (算法) to analyze a student’s performance and adjust the learning content and pace accordingly. This personalized approach allows them to progress at their own pace, without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Furthermore, adaptive learning systems can identify areas where a student may be struggling and provide targeted support. Another way AI can support them is through natural language processing (NLP) technology. NLP enables computers to understand and interpret human language, allowing AI-powered tools to provide real-time feedback on a student’s written work. This can be particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia, who often struggle with spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. By providing immediate feedback, students can identify and correct their mistakes, leading to improved writing skills and increased confidence. AI can also play a role in developing their social and emotional skills. Many students with learning disabilities experience social isolation. AI-powered social robots can recognize and respond to human emotions, allowing students to engage in interactive conversations and activities that help develop their social and emotional intelligence. While the potential benefits of AI in education are clear, it is essential to recognize AI isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Educators must carefully consider the moral implications of using AI in the classroom and ensure these tools are used responsibly and with the best interests of the students in mind. Moreover, it is crucial to remember AI shouldn’t replace human educators but rather serve as a tool to enhance and support their efforts. Teachers play a vital role by providing empathy, understanding, and guidance that cannot be reproduced by a machine. By combining the power of AI with the skills and compassion of human educators, we can create a more inclusive and effective educational environment for all students. 8. How can adaptive systems help students with learning disabilities? A. By adjusting their learning methods. B. By analyzing their learning abilities. C. By satisfying their curiosity in learning. D. By offering personalized learning assistance. 9. What does the underlined word “dyslexia” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. A mental illness affecting human intelligence. B. A brain disease leading to lack of confidence in study. C. A language-related skill applied in the learning process. D. A learning disorder involving difficulty in reading and writing. 10. What is the value of AI-powered social robots? A. Engaging students in learning activities. B. Narrowing the social distance between people. C. Assisting learners to overcome social isolation. D. Helping learners adopt effective reading strategies. 11. What does the author say about AI in the last paragraph? A. It can’t provide understanding like human educators. B. It can’t create an inclusive learning environment. C. It can meet a wide range of learning needs. D. It can guarantee learners’ data security. D A new study reveals new clues about the subtle(微妙的) but previously poorly understood evolutionary dance happening between temperatures and changes in the size of animal body parts. The new research offers important insights about how birds may adapt to the rapid rise in temperatures driven by global climate change. For the study in Nature Communications, the researchers looked at nearly 7, 000 species of terrestrial non migratory birds—which is nearly two-thirds of all bird species—and focused on how bird species has evolved in ambient temperature(温度的梯度) and other factors of selection. Two widely accepted “rules” in biology indicate that as local temperatures change animals are likely to adjust heat transfer capabilities by changing the size of their bodies and extremities(四肢). Biologist Carl Bergmann’s rule states that colder climates spawn bigger bodies because they help keep heat while smaller bodies help shed it. As a result, a polar bear is more than 2 1/2 times as tall at the shoulder as a sun bear from equatorial regions. Zoologist Joel Asaph Allen’s rule deals with extremities, such as limbs, ears, and beaks, stating that animals in colder climates tend to have smaller extremities because extremities tend to have more surface than volume and are uniquely suited to shed heat. For example, arctic hares have evolved short legs and ears, whereas desert jackrabbits have evolved very longlegs and ears. “The problem is that everything we know about ecology tells us that changing the size of bodies and extremities can be problematic,” says lead author Carlos Botero, an associate professor of integrative biology at the University of Texas at Austin. For example, if body size decreases, birds may not be able to hunt the same food as their ancestors. Similarly, if the average size or shape of a bill changes, birds may become less efficient foragers(觅食者) or have trouble producing typical mating calls. It is not surprising that many prior studies have failed to find evidence for these predictions and that these so-called biological rules are currently controversial. The new study could clarify that debate by showing that although the patterns that Bergmann and Allen predicted occur in the wild, the two separate mechanisms complement each other. 12 What is the new study about? A. The two rules proposed by previous researchers. B. The differences between animals in cold and warm areas. C. The effect global climate change has on animals’ foraging. D. The way birds evolve in response to the rising temperature. 13. What does the underlined word “spawn” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. make for B. bring in C. arise from D. wipeout 14. According to the passage, the birds in the colder areas tend to have . A. bigger bodies and longer legs. B. bigger bodies and shorter legs. C. smaller bodies and longer legs. D. smaller bodies and shorter legs. 15. What can we learn from the passage? A. The two rules with separate mechanisms are contradictory. B. The new study combines the prior studies and the two rules. C. The new study provides supporting evidence for the two rules. D. The two rules show animals change the body size to keep heat 第二节 七选五（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Reasons why you should learn how to surf It gives you an exciting experience. The feeling of riding the waves is one you can never describe until you have experienced it. While surfing, you’ll be in a peaceful state as you wait for the next big wave. It can be difficult to explain why, but the whole experience is indeed calm and exciting at the same time.____16____, as if you’re running away from all your worries in life. It’s good exercise. Surfing is a physically challenging sport that requires you to use your entire body, making it almost an extreme fitness activity. Every surfing session will certainly make you exercise your whole body. So, expect to have aching muscles after your first surfing session. ____17____ It helps build your confidence. There is no denying the fact that healthy and fit people are confident with their bodies.____18____Nevertheless, surfing promotes confidence that isn’t necessarily rooted in how you look or boost your ego (自我). It takes time to learn and even master. ____19____ Learning a new skill with a group leads to a sense of accomplishment, and learning how to surf is no different. Although it’s natural to go surfing alone at times, no surfer has surfed without acquaintances (熟人), friends, or club mates. It’s a given for people who surf to share experiences with others, both locally and globally. It gives you moments with nature. Like some other sports, surfing allows you to have time with nature.____20____With surfing, you’re able to observe nature from a different viewpoint. This is an ideal time to be one with nature, so grab the chance to broaden your horizons (视野) as a part of this beautiful planet we live on. A. These two qualities come hand in hand B. It allows you to grow your social circle C. Surfing also gives you a sense of freedom D. Don’t worry, though, as this feeling is entirely natural E. It has a rich and varied history and contemporary culture F. That will translate to how you handle your personal and professional life G. When people learn to surf, they become more connected with the natural environment 第三部分 语言运用（共三节；满分55分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Natalie Browning married the love of her life on June 27. Two weeks before the ____21____ day, her grandfather, Nelson May, had a stroke (中风) and couldn’t be at the ____22____. He dreamed of being able to ____23____ with her in her wedding dress. And since he was unable to travel to the ____24____, the bride came to him! After the wedding, Natalie took a ____25____ from Virginia to Florida, where her grandpa lives. She ____26____ her wedding dress and did her makeup at the airport. Then she arrived at her grandpa’s ____27____ ready to dance with him in his living room. “For months he’d been so____28____to dance with me on my wedding and I’m just so happy that I was able to ____29____ him that experience,” Natalie shared. The video of their dance was _____30_____ on Facebook, and it soon spread quickly. Natalie, the owner of a jewelry business in Virginia Beach, was so happy to have shared that _____31_____ moment with her grandpa. “I _____32_____ a small business called Great Value that is centered on reminding people that they are deeply valuable,” she said. “I’ve been _____33_____ to share that belief more in my own life and wanted my grandpa to know that he is very _____34_____ to me. And even though he was unable to come to my wedding, the dance he so _____35_____ to have with me was valuable too. So, we made it happen.” 21. A. big B. rainy C. sunny D. divided 22. A. hospital B. wedding C. picnic D. dinner 23. A. laugh B. communicate C. dance D. deal 24. A. church B. restaurant C. hotel D. event 25. A. train B. flight C. taxi D. coach 26. A. took off B. threw away C. left behind D. put on 27. A. office B. business C. house D. district 28. A. excited B. proud C. confused D. sorry 29. A. show B. award C. return D. bring 30. A. cancelled B. shared C. directed D. discovered 31. A. last B. risky C. special D. sudden 32. A. run B. lose C. find D. create 33. A. failing B. pretending C. bothering D. trying 34. A. kind B. valuable C. similar D. friendly 35. A. hated B. regretted C. desired D. remembered 第二节 短文填空（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。 It can take a little imagination to see how some innovations might change an economy. Not so with the latest AI tools. It is easy — from a writer’s perspective, uncomfortably so — ___36___(think) of contexts in which something like ChatGPT, a clever chatbot which___37___(take) the web by storm since its release in November 2022, could either dramatically boost a human worker’s productivity or replace them outright. The ChatGPT in its name stands for “generative pre-trained transformer”, ___38___ is a particular kind of language model. ___39___(feed) huge amounts of human-created text, ChatGPT looks for statistical regularities in this data, learns what words and phrases ___40___(associate) with others and therefore predict what words should come next in any given sentence and ___41___ sentences fit together. The result is a machine that can persuasively mimic (模仿) human language. This capacity ___42___ mimicry allows ChatGPT to write essays and poetry, think up jokes, formulate code, and answer questions whether to a child or an expert. Its performance is so astonishing ___43___ many over the past months have been both celebrating and panicking. “Essays are dead,” wrote the cognitive scientist Tim Kietzmann. Others claim that it will finish off Google as a search engine. And the program ___44___ thinks it may be able to replace humans in jobs from insurance agent to court reporter. Nevertheless, there is an ____45____(underlie) problem that faces any form of artificial intelligence. A computer manipulates (处理) symbols. Its program specifies a set of rules with which to transform one string of symbols into another, or to recognize statistical patterns. But it does not specify what those symbols or patterns mean. To a computer, meaning is irrelevant ChatGPT “knows” what appears meaningful to humans, but not what is meaningful to itself. 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，想请自己的网课外教Evans指导一下如何写手漂亮的英文。请你给她写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 写邮件的原因和目的; 2. 表示感谢。 注意：1.写作词数应为 80左右; 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Evans, I hope this email finds you well. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，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 put one last box into the back seat and closed the car door. It felt as if I were closing the door on my whole life. At first, I was excited when Mom told me she’d gotten a fantastic new job at an animal hospital. Then, because she always saves the bad news for last, she told me the really terrible part. The hospital wasn’t in our city; it was miles away in the middle of nowhere. And I’m definitely not a country girl. I stood beside the car, taking a last look at our building. To most people, it probably just looked like any other old apartment house, but I loved every brick. Just then, I saw my best friends, Hana and Leo, come to see me off. While Hana played a cool riff(重复乐段)on her trumpet(小号), Leo sang, “We will miss you, Celia.” I hugged them tightly and jumped into the car fast so no one could see me tear up. As Mom drove away, I waved goodbye to my friends, my neighborhood, and my life. We rode a while in silence, and I held my violin case for comfort. Leo, Hana, and I had been writing songs for our band, but that was all over now. “Don’t think of this as an ending,” Mom said, with her knack(技能)for reading my mind. “It’s an exciting beginning. It’s normal to be a bit anxious about unfamiliar things, but you don’t need to be afraid of them.” I kept silent and looked out the window as crowded, exciting city streets turned first into tasteless suburban shopping strips(商业街)and then into endless, boring trees and fields of corn. We finally arrived at our new home, a two-floored wooden farmhouse. Mom said I could go explore. Mom never let me go out alone in the city, so maybe a bit more freedom would be one consolation(慰藉)of living here. 注意:1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式相应位置作答。 Feeling that country life might turn out okay, I wondered off, taking my violin with me. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I couldn’t resist, so I took out my violin and began to play along. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$