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2024年下学期期中考试试卷 高三英语 注意事项： 1．本试卷考试时量120分钟，满分150分； 2．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上； 3．请将答案填写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效，请勿折叠答题卡，答题卡上不得使用涂改液、涂改胶和贴纸，保持字体工整、笔迹清晰、卡面清洁。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 该部分分为第一、第二两节。做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will Karen do tonight? A. Watch the World Cup. B. Stay at a quiet place. C. Play football. 2. Where will Mark study? A. In Shanghai. B. In Xi’an. C. In Beijing. 3. Why does Teddy look worried? A. He didn’t prepare for the test. B. He found the lesson difficult. C. He may fail the math test. 4. What do the speakers plan to do this evening? A. Watch a movie. B. See the dentist. C. Paint the bedroom. 5. What do we know about Martha? A. She doesn’t like Sue. B. She has problems with work. C. She can’t get on with the man. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the man’s destination? A. Salt Lake City. B. New York. C. Helsinki. 7. When will the man’s flight be? A. On the 21st. B. On the 22nd. C. On the 23rd. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Waiter and customer. C. Friends. 9. What will the woman have? A. A coffee. B. Some soup. C. Pizza. 10. Why is the woman lucky? A. She can get a discount. B. She gets free grilled chicken. C. She doesn’t have to pay a penny. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman think of the biography? A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Adventurous. 12. Which place inspired Mark Twain to create the fictional town? A. New Orleans. B. Hannibal. C. New York City. 13. What did Mark Twain do in 1859? A. He received the pilot license. B. He worked as a printer. C. He left his hometown. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the man most interested in? A. Word games. B. Old typewriters. C. A bookshelf. 15. Which exhibit is new? A. My America. B. Ray Bradbury. C. A Century of Black Writers. 16. What day is it today? A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Sunday 17. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a museum. B. Over the phone. C. At a bookstore. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How many members ran the train in all? A. 7. B. 21. C. 28. 19. How long is the trip? A About 48 miles. B. About 22 miles. C. About 15 miles. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. A passenger train. B. A new railway line. C. A travel experience. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A Yingge Dance is a traditional folk dance that has gained significant popularity in recent times. It is a dynamic and energetic performance that showcases the rich cultural heritage of a particular region. Yingge Dance is especially popular in areas like Guangdong Province in China. It is often performed during festivals, celebrations, and important cultural events. For example, it is a staple during the Spring Festival and other traditional holidays, adding to the festive atmosphere and bringing joy to the community. The dance is characterized by its powerful movements, vibrant costumes, and rhythmic music. The dancers, usually in groups, showcase their coordination and skills through various choreographed steps and formations. If you want to enjoy this wonderful dance performance, here is some useful information for you. The Yingge Dance show will be held at the Cultural Square in the city center. The show starts at 7:00 p. m. every Saturday and lasts for approximately two hours. The ticket price for adults is $20, while for students and seniors (over 65), it is $15. Children under5can enter for free. After watching the performance, many people have shared their amazing experiences. They were impressed by the colorful costumes, powerful rhythms, and the unity and passion of the dancers. 1. Where is Yingge Dance especially popular? A. In Guangdong Province and some other parts of China. B. Only in Guangdong Province. C. In all provinces of China. D. In some European countries. 2. When is Yingge Dance often performed? A. Only during the Spring Festival. B. During all festivals and celebrations. C. During festivals, celebrations, and important cultural events. D. Never during important cultural events. 3. If a family of two adults, a student, and a child aged 4 goes to watch the show, how much should they pay? A. $50. B. $55. C. $60. D. $65. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这一篇应用文。文章主要介绍英歌舞并号召大家去观看表演。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第二段 “Yingge Dance is especially popular in areas like Guangdong Province in China.(英歌舞在中国广东省等地尤其受欢迎。)”可知，英歌舞在广东省和中国其他一些地区特别流行。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第二段“It is often performed during festivals, celebrations, and important cultural events. (它经常在节日、庆典和重要文化活动中表演。)”可知，英歌舞经常在节日、庆典和重要文化活动中表演。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第六段“The ticket price for adults is $20, while for students and seniors (over 65), it is $15. Children under5can enter for free.(成人票价为20美元，而学生和65岁以上的老年人票价为15美元。5岁以下的儿童可以免费入场。)”可知，一个由两名成年人、一名学生和一名4岁儿童组成的家庭应支付20*2+15=55。故选B项。 B One sunny afternoon in the park, I witnessed a remarkable scene. An elderly gentleman was standing by the side of a path, looking confused and lost. Just at that moment, a kindhearted young girl approached him. She asked him gently what was wrong and listened patiently as he struggled to explain. Without hesitation, the girl took his hand and slowly guided him along the path, chatting with him to ease his anxiety. They walked together until they reached the place the old man was supposed to be. The old man smiled with thankfulness and relief. After helping the old man, the girl didn’t just leave. She spent some more time with him, sharing some interesting stories and making him laugh. The old man’s eyes sparkled with joy, and it was clear that this interaction had brightened his day. The girl’s kindness seemed to have an effect, as other people in the park also noticed and were inspired by her actions. I continued to observe as the girl then decided to stay with the old man for a while longer. They sat on a bench together, and the girl began to tell him about her own life, her dreams, and her adventures. The old man listened attentively, nodding and smiling from time to time. It was a beautiful sight to behold, this unlikely pair sharing such a genuine and heartwarming connection. This encounter made me reflect on the importance of kindness in our society. In a world that can often seem cold and hurried, acts like the girl’s are like the tower of light, showing us the way to a more empathetic (同情的) and caring existence. It also made me think about how we all have the potential to make a difference in someone else’s life, no matter how small the act may be. Now, whenever I recall this scene, it warms my heart and reminds me to be more willing to offer a helping hand, to spread kindness wherever I go, and to believe in the goodness that lies within each of us. 4. What did the girl do for the old man? A. She gave him a warm and comforting hug to make him feel better. B. She took his hand and guided him to find the place he was supposed to be. C. She asked to take a photo with him to capture the moment. D. She went to a nearby store and bought him a refreshing drink. 5. How did the old man feel in the end? A. He felt extremely grateful and had a big smile on his face because he was happy. B. He was still hungry and sad as no one really cared about his needs. C. He felt fearful and angry because the girl was too pushy. D. He felt cold and tired as the walk was too long. 6. What can we infer about the author’s attitude? A. Doubtful. B. Disapproving. C. Negative D. Admiring. 7. Where is this passage most likely from? A. Travel guide. B. Science textbook. C. Personal blog D. Trendy magazine. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在公园里目睹的一位善良的年轻女孩帮助一位迷路的老人的感人场景，并由此反思善良的重要性。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Without hesitation, the girl took his hand and slowly guided him along the path, chatting with him to ease his anxiety. They walked together until they reached the place the old man was supposed to be.(女孩毫不犹豫地拉着他的手，慢慢地领着他沿着小路走，一边和他聊天，以减轻他的焦虑。他们一起走，一直走到老人应该去的地方)”可知，女孩牵着老人的手，沿着小路引导他，帮助他找到他应该去的地方。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The old man smiled with thankfulness and relief.(老人露出感激和宽慰的微笑)”和第三段“The old man’s eyes sparkled with joy, and it was clear that this interaction had brightened his day.(老人的眼睛里闪烁着喜悦的光芒，很明显，这种互动让他的一天充满了欢乐)”可知，老人感到非常感激，脸上带着大大的笑容，因为他很开心。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Now, whenever I recall this scene, it warms my heart and reminds me to be more willing to offer a helping hand, to spread kindness wherever I go, and to believe in the goodness that lies within each of us.(现在，每当我回想起这一幕，它都温暖着我的心，提醒我更愿意伸出援助之手，无论我走到哪里，都要传播善意，相信我们每个人内心的善良)”可知，作者对女孩的行为是赞赏的。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Now, whenever I recall this scene, it warms my heart and reminds me to be more willing to offer a helping hand, to spread kindness wherever I go, and to believe in the goodness that lies within each of us.(现在，每当我回想起这一幕，它都温暖着我的心，提醒我更愿意伸出援助之手，无论我走到哪里，都要传播善意，相信我们每个人内心的善良)”结合文章讲述了作者在公园里目睹的一位善良的年轻女孩帮助一位迷路的老人的感人场景，并由此反思善良的重要性。可知，这篇文章最有可能来自一个个人博客，作者在博客中分享个人经历和想法。故选C。 C In 2020, there were 727 million people aged 65 or above, which is expected to more than double by 2050. The silver-haired population represent a massive opportunity for nearly every industry where companies can build a new market for their products and services while creating social value. The main consumption patterns of elderly population can be classified into two categories: health-related consumption and daily consumption. When it comes to health consumption, seniors are not only concerned about healthcare but also increasingly emphasizes disease prevention. In relation to this, preventive health services, such as physical examinations, will have significant room for growth. Evidently, regular physical examinations require a certain amount of time, economic costs and medical support. Therefore, the high-income population in big cities can sustain them for a longer period of time due to their subjective willingness and objective conditions. Another key section of the elderly market is represented by the application of medical devices and technology tailored for seniors. One notable area of development is the adoption of remote monitoring systems. These systems make use of cutting-edge technology to enable healthcare professionals to remotely monitor the vital signs and health status of elderly individuals, providing real-time feedback and intervention when necessary. This not only ensures immediate medical attention but also allows older adults to maintain their independence and age comfortably in their own homes. Acknowledging the importance of social engagement and mental stimulation in enhancing the well-being of seniors, the entertainment industry has emerged as a key component as well. It is centered around offering diverse activities and entertainment options, such as organized tours, social clubs, arts and crafts workshops and music and dance performances, which are meant for the unique preferences and needs of older individuals. They offer a platform for them to connect, share experiences and engage, creating a supportive environment where seniors can enrich life experiences and apply their different talents. The aging population is one of the most important trends in the world, and it’s indeed a powerful force not just socially but economically. 8. What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To raise a topic. B. To present some figures. C. To explain a concept. D. To provide supportive evidence. 9. Who is most likely to have a check-up regularly according to paragraph 2? A. A jobless worker in Shenzhen. B. A fit college student in a big city. C. A wealthy old lawyer in Beijing. D. A retired poor writer in a rural area. 10. What benefits do the systems bring to seniors in paragraph 3? A. Their health can be tracked distantly. B. They can get free medical treatments, C They can receive home visits from doctors. D. Their old-age care problems can be settled. 11. What does the author say about entertainments for seniors? A. Limited to music. B. Tailored to their needs. C. Related to their incomes. D. Focused on physical challenges. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了2020年，全球65岁及以上人口达到7.27亿，预计到2050年将增加一倍以上。这一银发族群为几乎所有行业提供了巨大的市场机会。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“In 2020, there were 727 million people aged 65 or above, which is expected to more than double by 2050. The silver-haired population represent a massive opportunity for nearly every industry where companies can build a new market for their products and services while creating social value. (2020年，65岁及以上人口为7.27亿，预计到2050年将翻一番多。银发人口为几乎所有行业提供了巨大的机会，在这些行业中，公司可以为其产品和服务建立新市场，同时创造社会价值。)”和第二段“The main consumption patterns of elderly population can be classified into two categories (老年人口的主要消费模式可分为两类)”可知，第一段的目的是引出一个话题，即银发族群对市场的作用。故选A项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“In relation to this, preventive health services, such as physical examinations, will have significant room for growth. Evidently, regular physical examinations require a certain amount of time, economic costs and medical support. Therefore, the high-income population in big cities can sustain them for a longer period of time due to their subjective willingness and objective conditions. (与此相关，体检等预防性卫生服务将有很大的增长空间。显然，定期体检需要一定的时间、经济成本和医疗支持。因此，由于大城市高收入人群的主观意愿和客观条件，他们可以维持更长的时间。)”可知，根据第二段，北京一位富有的老律师最有可能定期体检。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“One notable area of development is the adoption of remote monitoring systems. These systems make use of cutting-edge technology to enable healthcare professionals to remotely monitor the vital signs and health status of elderly individuals, providing real-time feedback and intervention when necessary. This not only ensures immediate medical attention but also allows older adults to maintain their independence and age comfortably in their own homes. (一个值得注意的发展领域是采用远程监控系统。这些系统利用尖端技术，使医疗保健专业人员能够远程监测老年人的生命体征和健康状况，在必要时提供实时反馈和干预。这不仅可以确保立即获得医疗护理，还可以让老年人在自己的家中保持独立和舒适的生活。)”可知，老年人的健康状况可以被远程追踪。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Acknowledging the importance of social engagement and mental stimulation in enhancing the well-being of seniors, the entertainment industry has emerged as a key component as well. It is centered around offering diverse activities and entertainment options, such as organized tours, social clubs, arts and crafts workshops and music and dance performances,which are meant for the unique preferences and needs of older individuals. They offer a platform for them to connect, share experiences and engage, creating a supportive environment where seniors can enrich life experiences and apply their different talents. (认识到社会参与和精神刺激在提高老年人福祉方面的重要性，娱乐业也成为了一个关键组成部分。它以提供多样化的活动和娱乐选择为中心，如有组织的旅游、社交俱乐部、艺术和手工艺研讨会以及音乐和舞蹈表演，这些活动和娱乐选项旨在满足老年人的独特偏好和需求。他们为他们提供了一个联系、分享经验和参与的平台，创造了一个支持性的环境，让老年人可以丰富生活经验，发挥自己的不同才能。)”可知，老年人的娱乐活动是根据他们的需求量身定制的。故选B项。 D Imagine this. You need an image of a balloon for a work presentation and turn to an AI text-to-image generator, like Midjourney or DALL-E, to create a suitable image. You enter the prompt (提示词) “red balloon against a blue sky” but the generator returns an image of an egg instead. What’s going on? The generator you’re using may have been “poisoned”. What does this mean? Text-to-image generators work by being trained on large datasets that include millions or billions of images. Some of the generators have been trained by indiscriminately (任意的) scraping online images, many of which may be under copyright. This has led to many copyright infringement (侵害) cases where artists have accused big tech companies of stealing and profiting from their work. This is also where the idea of “poison” comes in. Researchers who want to empower individual artists have recently created a tool named “Nightshade” to fight back against unauthorized image scraping. The tool works by slightly altering an image’s pixels (像素) in a way that confuses the computer vision system but leaves the image unaltered to a human’s eyes. If an organization then scrapes one of these images to train a future AI model, its data pool becomes “poisoned”. This can result in mistaken learning, which makes the generator return unintended results. As in our earlier example, a balloon might become an egg. The higher the number of “poisoned” images in the training data, the greater the impact. Because of how generative AI works, the damage from “poisoned” images also affects related prompt keywords. For example, if a “poisoned” image of a Picasso work is used in training data, prompt results for masterpieces from other artists can also be affected. Possibly, tools like Nightshade can be abused by some users to intentionally upload “poisoned” images in order to confuse AI generators. But the Nightshade’s developer hopes the tool will make big tech companies more respectful of copyright. It does challenge a common belief among computer scientists that data found online can be used for any purpose they see fit. Human rights activists, for example, have been concerned for some time about the indiscriminate use of machine vision in wider society. This concern is particularly serious concerning facial recognition. There is a clear connection between facial recognition cases and data poisoning, as both relate to larger questions around technological governance. It may be better to see data poisoning as an innovative solution to the denial of some fundamental human rights. 12. What does the underlined word “scraping” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. facilitating B. collecting C. damaging D. polishing 13. According to the passage, what may adding poisoned data lead to? A. increasing the accuracy of returned information B. causing users to forget the prompt key words C. affecting the training of generative AI D. discriminating against great masterpieces 14. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A. Data poisoning is somehow justified to direct attention to human rights. B. Computer scientists has learned to respect the copyright of most artists. C. Nightshade is being abused by human rights activists to recognize faces. D. The issue of technological governance has aroused the lawyers’ interest. 15. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Data Poisoning: Government Empowering Citizens to Protect Themselves B. Data Poisoning: Addressing Facial Recognition Issues Among Artists C. Data Poisoning: Risks and Rewards of Generative AI Data Training D. Data Poisoning: Restricting Innovation or Empowering Artists 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了AI文本生成图像工具的工作原理、可能存在的版权问题以及由此引出的“投毒”概念，还探讨了相关工具如Nightshade的用途和可能带来的影响，以及这一领域与人权、技术治理等议题的关联。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Text-to-image generators work by being trained on large datasets that include millions or billions of images.(文本到图像生成器的工作原理是在包含数百万或数十亿图像的大型数据集上进行训练)”以及后文“online images(在线图像)”可知，文本到图像生成器的工作原理是在包含数百万或数十亿图像的大型数据集上进行训练，所以收集了在线图像来训练，故划线词意思是“收集”。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The tool works by slightly altering an image’s pixels (像素) in a way that confuses the computer vision system but leaves the image unaltered to a human’s eyes. If an organization then scrapes one of these images to train a future AI model, its data pool becomes “poisoned”. This can result in mistaken learning, which makes the generator return unintended results.(这个工具的工作原理是轻微地改变图像的像素，以一种让计算机视觉系统感到困惑但人类肉眼却看不出变化的方式。如果一个组织随后抓取这些图像来训练未来的AI模型，那么它的数据集就变得“有毒”了。这可能会导致错误的学习，使得生成器返回非预期的结果)”可知，添加有毒数据会影响生成式AI的训练。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Possibly, tools like Nightshade can be abused by some users to intentionally upload “poisoned” images in order to confuse AI generators. But the Nightshade’s developer hopes the tool will make big tech companies more respectful of copyright.(像Nightshade这样的工具可能会被一些用户滥用，故意上传“有毒”的图像，以迷惑AI生成器。但Nightshade的开发者希望这个工具能让大型科技公司更加尊重版权)”以及最后一段“Human rights activists, for example, have been concerned for some time about the indiscriminate use of machine vision in wider society. This concern is particularly serious concerning facial recognition. There is a clear connection between facial recognition cases and data poisoning, as both relate to larger questions around technological governance. It may be better to see data poisoning as an innovative solution to the denial of some fundamental human rights.(例如，人权活动家一段时间以来一直担心机器视觉在更广泛的社会中被滥用。这种担忧在面部识别方面尤为严重。面部识别案例与数据中毒之间存在明显联系，因为两者都涉及到围绕技术治理的更大问题。或许最好将数据中毒视为一种创新的解决方案，以解决某些基本人权遭到剥夺的问题)”可知，最后两段提到，人权活动人士一直担心滥用机器视觉，特别是面部识别，并且面部识别案件与数据中毒之间存在联系。作者建议，将数据中毒视为剥夺某些基本人权的创新解决方案可能是一个更好的观点。这意味着，数据中毒可以被视为引起人们对人权问题的注意的一种方式，从而证明在某些情况下使用数据中毒是合理的。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“You enter the prompt (提示词) “red balloon against a blue sky” but the generator returns an image of an egg instead.(你输入提示词“蓝天下的红色气球”，但生成器返回的却是一张鸡蛋的图片)”以及第二段“The generator you’re using may have been “poisoned”. What does this mean? Text-to-image generators work by being trained on large datasets that include millions or billions of images. Some of the generators have been trained by indiscriminately (任意的) scraping online images, many of which may be under copyright. This has led to many copyright infringement (侵害) cases where artists have accused big tech companies of stealing and profiting from their work.(你正在使用的生成器可能已经被“投毒”了。这是什么意思呢？文本生成图像的工具是通过在包含数百万或数十亿张图片的大型数据集上进行训练来工作的。其中一些生成器是通过不加区分地从网上抓取图片来进行训练的，而这些图片中很多可能都受版权保护。这导致了许多版权侵权案件，艺术家们指责大型科技公司窃取他们的作品并从中获利)”结合文章主要解释了“中毒”数据的含义，即通过特地工具对图像像素进行细微修改，使得这些图像在训练AI模型时会导致模型学习错误，从而产生非预期的输出，这导致了许多侵犯版权的案件，引起艺术家的不满。选项D“数据中毒：限制创新还是赋权艺术家”总结了全文内容，为最佳标题。故选D。 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。 Poor indoor air quality can have health consequences that range from disease of the eyes, nose and throat to headaches and dizziness. It’s also linked to respiratory (呼吸的) and heart disease. ____16____. ●Maximize fresh air Katherine Pruitt, National Senior Director for Policy at the American Lung Association, offers three basic steps you can take to make your air better at home. ____17____. She says, “Let fresh air from outside in.” This means that opening up your windows is often the simplest way to disperse anything bad that may be accumulating inside. If you have a central air conditioner, running it can be a good way to bring in outside air. It may make sense to use a fan to improve indoor air quality. For instance, you might place one near an open window to help exhaust indoor air to the outdoors. ●____18____ The second thing you can do is called source control, which is keeping sources of pollutants out of the indoor environment if you can, says Pruitt. It can be as simple, Pruitt says, as leaving your dry cleaning outside long enough to air the harmful chemicals out. Cleaning your home is helpful. But Pruitt warns that “____19____.” She advises, “Read the labels and select safer products when you can.” ●Purify (净化) the air Finally, if necessary, the third thing you can try to improve your air is purification. For instance, if you want to remove airborne particles like smoke, dust and germs, ____20____. “For homes with air conditioners,” says Pruitt, “you have a purifier that you’re supposed to be changing regularly.” A. Prevent the air pollution B. Control the source of the pollutants C. you should focus on the air quality D. The first has to do with ventilation (通风) E. Here’s how to keep your home’s air clean F. it may make sense to use an indoor air purifier G. Use of harsh cleaning supplies can introduce its own risks 【答案】16. E 17. D 18. B 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。室内空气质量差会对健康造成影响。本文介绍了三个基本步骤让室内的空气更好。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Poor indoor air quality can have health consequences that range from disease of the eyes, nose and throat to headaches and dizziness. It’s also linked to respiratory (呼吸的) and heart disease.(室内空气质量差会对健康造成影响，从眼睛、鼻子和喉咙疾病到头痛和头晕。它还与呼吸系统疾病和心脏病有关)”可知，空前提到室内空气质量差会对人体健康造成影响，比如与呼吸道相关的疾病和心脏病，而空后提到保持室内空气清洁的方法。故此空应承上启下，引出下文的建议。E项“以下是如何保持你室内空气清洁的方法”符合语境。故选E项。 【17题详解】 空前“Katherine Pruitt, National Senior Director for Policy at the American Lung Association, offers three basic steps you can take to make your air better at home.(美国肺脏协会国家高级政策主任Katherine Pruitt提供了三个基本步骤，让你在家里的空气更好)”提到有三个基本步骤可让室内空气更好；再结合第三空下文中的“The second thing you can do is called source control(你可以做的第二件事叫做源头控制)”可知，此空应介绍三个基本步骤中的第一个步骤。D项“第一个步骤与通风有关”符合语境。故选D项。 【18题详解】 设空处为小标题，应概括本段主要内容。根据下文“The second thing you can do is called source control, which is keeping sources of pollutants out of the indoor environment if you can, says Pruitt.(普鲁伊特说，你可以做的第二件事是源头控制，即尽可能将污染源排除在室内环境之外)”可知，本段主要介绍控制污染源。B项“控制污染的来源”可作为本段的小标题，符合语境。故选B项。 【19题详解】 根据空前的warns和空后的“Read the labels and select safer products when you can.(阅读标签，尽可能选择更安全的产品)”可知，普鲁伊特建议购买更安全的产品。由此可推知，此空应介绍其原因。G项“使用劣质的清洁用品可能会带来风险”与下文构成因果关系，且G项中的harsh cleaning supplies与下文中的safer products相呼应，符合语境。故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据小标题以及上文“Finally, if necessary, the third thing you can try to improve your air is purification.(最后，如果有必要，你可以尝试的第三件事就是净化空气)”可知，本段介绍的第三个步骤是净化空气，且空前“For instance, if you want to remove airborne particles like smoke, dust and germs(例如，如果你想去除空气中的颗粒物，如烟雾、灰尘和细菌)”提到remove airborne particles，即去除空气中的微小颗粒。故F项“使用室内空气净化器可能是有意义的”符合语境。故选F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。 That was 27 years ago, I came across a man with my same last name of Saddington. As you probably already guess, Saddington isn’t a ___21___name. I was 28 years old and, up to that point in my life, I had never bumped into a person with my same last name and not known how we were ___22___. We sat and talked for several hours that day. I couldn’t help but notice how his ___23___ reminded me of my grandpa Saddington. Especially the eyes. He told a story of his ancestor James Saddington who, in the 1870s, left Scotland and came to the United States with his older brother Alexander Saddington. These two found themselves into trouble and were ___24___ to escape the law. So, they ___25___ to the United States. The brothers ___26___ became quite skilled construction workers and ___27___ many homes in the town in which they settled. I kept silent and held my ___28___ inside until he finished telling the story. I had ___29___ that exact same story countless times at family gatherings all during my childhood. Now here was a complete “___30___” telling me the same story. I immediately knew how we were related! He was so ___31___ when I told him that I was a descendant (后代) of the older brother Alexander. In this case both sides of the family had held on and had ___32___ the story through the years. I mean we should ___33___ the story of our ancestors and make it a part of our own life story. That may make a ___34___ in the world to your descendants… all because you ___35___ it in your own history. 21. A. normal B. common C. famous D. pleasant 22. A. related B. separated C. joined D. called 23. A. voice B. name C. appearance D. attitude 24. A. willing B. brave C. nervous D. eager 25. A. returned B. traveled C. drove D. fled 26. A. eventually B. secretly C. naturally D. easily 27. A. donated B. sold C. rented D. built 28. A. disappointment B. excitement C. agreement D. doubt 29. A. shared B. created C. heard D. questioned 30. A. storyteller B. neighbor C. stranger D. friend 31. A. glad B. worried C. sorry D. moved 32. A. taken in B. passed down C. written out D. made up 33. A. except B. remember C. regret D. adapt 34. A. rule B. promise C. difference D. bet 35. A. marked B. celebrated C. checked D. recorded 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者遇见了一个同姓的陌生人，通过聊他的家世，作者得知他们是同一个祖上。作者认为一定要把家族成员的故事保留好。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：你可能已经猜到了，萨丁顿不是一个常见的姓氏。A. normal正常的；B. common常见的；C. famous著名的；D. pleasant令人愉快的。根据后文“I had never bumped into a person with my same last name”可知，这个姓氏不常见。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我当时28岁，在那之前，我从来没有遇到过一个和我姓一样的人，也不知道我们是什么关系。A. related关联；B. separated分开；C. joined加入；D. called打电话。根据上文“I had never bumped into a person with my same last name and not known how we were”指作者没有遇到和自己同姓的人，也不知道其中的关系。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不禁注意到他的外表让我想起了我的爷爷萨丁顿。A. voice嗓音；B. name名字；C. appearance出现；D. attitude态度。根据上文“That was 27 years ago, I came across a man with my same last name of Saddington.(那是27年前，我遇到了一个和我姓萨丁顿的人)”指这个和作者同姓人的出现让作者想到了爷爷。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这两个人发现自己陷入了麻烦，他们渴望逃脱法律的制裁。A. willing愿意的；B. brave勇敢的；C. nervous紧张的；D. eager渴望的。根据后文“to escape the law”指这两个人发现自己陷入了麻烦，所以渴望逃脱法律的制裁。故选D。 25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，他们逃到了美国。A. returned返回；B. traveled旅行；C. drove驾驶；D. fled逃走。根据上文“escape the law”指为了逃避法律制裁，逃到了美国。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：兄弟俩最终成为十分熟练的建筑工人，并在他们定居的小镇上建造了许多房屋。A. eventually最后；B. secretly秘密地；C. naturally自然地；D. easily容易地。根据后文“became quite skilled construction workers”可知，兄弟俩最终成为十分熟练的建筑工人，故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：兄弟俩最终成为十分熟练的建筑工人，并在他们定居的小镇上建造了许多房屋。A. donated捐赠；B. sold出售；C. rented租用；D. built修建。根据上文“construction workers”可知，两人成了建筑工作，建造了很多房子。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我保持沉默，压抑着内心的兴奋，直到他讲完故事。A. disappointment失望；B. excitement激动；C. agreement协议；D. doubt怀疑。根据后文“exact same story countless times at family gatherings all during my childhood”可知，作者压抑着内心的兴奋。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我的童年，我在家庭聚会上听过无数次同样的故事。A. shared分享；B. created创造；C. heard听见；D. questioned质疑。根据后文“exact same story countless times at family gatherings all during my childhood”指作者听过这个故事无数次了。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在有一个完全的“陌生人”告诉我同样的故事。A. storyteller讲故事的人；B. neighbor邻居；C. stranger陌生人；D. friend朋友。根据上文“That was 27 years ago, I came across a man with my same last name of Saddington.(那是27年前，我遇到了一个和我姓萨丁顿的人)”可知，作者和对方并不认识，故选C。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我告诉他我是他哥哥亚历山大的后代时，他非常高兴。A. glad高兴的；B. worried担心的；C. sorry抱歉的；D. moved感动的。根据后文“I was a descendant of the older brother Alexander”可知，作者是对方认识的人的后代，因此很高兴。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在这种情况下，家庭双方都坚持下去，并把这个故事传了下来。A. taken in理解；B. passed down传递；C. written out写出；D. made up组成。根据后文“the story through the years”可知，故事被传递了很多年。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的意思是，我们应该记住我们祖先的故事，让它成为我们自己生活故事的一部分。A. except不包括；B. remember记得；C. regret后悔；D. adapt改编。根据后文“the story of our ancestors and make it a part of our own life story”指作者认为应该记住祖先的故事。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这可能会对你的后代产生影响，因为你把它记录在了自己的历史中。A. rule规则；B. promise承诺；C. difference差异；D. bet打赌。根据后文“in the world to your descendants”可知，指对后代产生影响。make all the difference表示“大不相同，影响重大”为固定搭配。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这可能会对你的后代产生影响，因为你把它记录在了自己的历史中。A. marked标记；B. celebrated庆祝；C. checked检查；D. recorded记录。根据后文“it in your own history”可知，此处指记录了自己的历史。故选D。 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。 Tea Art It’s common to see people create coffee art, but it’s a whole different ballgame doing the same thing with tea. Han Zheming, ___36___ 40-year-old Shanghai resident, has managed to perfect skill, creating tea art in cups, or dian cha (点茶) ___37___ Chinese, which used to be a ritual (仪式) during the Song Dynasty (960 — 1279). Over the past six years, he ___38___ (use) tea and spoons beautiful patterns based on ancient paintings. “It’s like adding bells and whistles to tea and giving people a ___39___ (strong) sense of occasion, so drinking tea is more fun,” Han says. It’s also his intention ___40___ (bring) the old ritual back to modern life and have more people appreciate ___41___ (it) charm. Han says, “The foam (泡沫) made by dian cha is similar to the foam on top of a cup of coffee, except that it consists of tea rather than milk.” Chinese tea culture started to enjoy popularity during the Tang Dynasty and flourished quickly throughout the Song Dynasty, ___42___ tea had become a necessity for almost everyone, just like rice, oil and salt. “___43___ (total) different from the method of making tea during the Tang period, in the Song Dynasty, the popular way of having tea was through dian cha. “I want more people to understand the items that ___44___ (use) by people in the past to drink tea, and the special ____45____ (reason) behind the way they prepared ted,” he says. 【答案】36. a 37. in 38. has used##has been using 39. stronger 40. to bring 41. its 42. when 43. Totally 44. were used 45. reasons 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章简单介绍了中国的茶文化和宋朝时期的点茶文化，讲述了40岁的上海设计师韩喆明将点茶文化在现代焕发生机的故事。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：40岁的上海居民韩喆明已经将自己的手艺做到了极致，用杯子创造了点茶，这在宋朝（960-1279）曾是一种仪式。此处resident为可数名词，此处表泛指，且40-year-old是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：40岁的上海居民韩喆明已经将自己的手艺做到了极致，用杯子创造了点茶，这在宋朝（960-1279）曾是一种仪式。短语in Chinese表示“用中文”。故填in。 【38题详解】 考查时态。句意：在过去的六年里，他一直在使用以古代绘画为基础的美丽图案的茶和勺子。根据上文Over the past six years可知可用现在完成时或现在完成进行时，主语为he，助动词用has。故填has used/has been using。 【39题详解】 考查比较级。句意：他说：“这就像给茶加上铃铛和口哨，给人一种更强烈的场合感，所以喝茶更有趣。”表示“更强烈的”应用比较级。故填stronger。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这也是他想把古老的仪式带回现代生活，让更多的人欣赏它的魅力。intention to do表示“……的意图”。设空处填动词不定式。故填to bring。 【41题详解】 考查代词。句意：这也是他想把古老的仪式带回现代生活，让更多的人欣赏它的魅力。修饰名词charm应用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：中国茶文化在唐代开始流行，并在宋代迅速繁荣起来，当时茶已经成为几乎每个人的必需品，就像大米、油和盐一样。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词the Song Dynasty，在从句作时间状语，故填when。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：与唐代的泡茶方法完全不同，宋代流行的喝茶方式是通过点茶。修饰形容词different应用副词totally，首字母大写。故填Totally。 【44题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：他说：“我想让更多的人了解过去人们用来喝茶的东西，以及他们泡茶方式背后的特殊原因。”定语从句修饰先行词items，在从句作主语，与谓语动词use构成被动关系，根据后文people in the past可知为一般过去时的被动语态，谓语用复数。故填were used。 【45题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：他说：“我想让更多的人了解过去人们用来喝茶的东西，以及他们泡茶方式背后的特殊原因。”此处数量大于一应用复数形式。故填reasons。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是外教助理李华，你校最近正在举行心理健康月活动，心理健康社团想邀请外教Peter来参与活动的开幕式，请你代表社团给Peter写一封信，邀请他来参加此次活动。内容包括：1. 活动的目的； 2. 活动的具体时间和地点； 3. 表达期待。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 参考词汇：心理健康：psychological health Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, I am excited to extend an invitation to you to attend the opening ceremony of Psychological Health Month activity in our school. As scheduled, the activity is to be held in the lecture hall at 10 a.m. next Wednesday, which is intended to reduce students’ stress and release their negative emotions. Not only will all the teachers and students sing a song together, but also we will play some entertaining games to relax ourselves through the activity. We would be extremely delighted if you could join us. Please let me know in advance if you can come, looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友约翰写信邀请他周末看电影，表示对他给予你的帮助的感谢。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参加：attend→take part in 消极的：negative→passive 减少：reduce→lessen 提前：in advance→ahead of time 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I am excited to extend an invitation to you to attend the opening ceremony of Psychological Health Month activity in our school. 拓展句：I am excited that I can extend an invitation to you to attend the opening ceremony of Psychological Health Month activity in our school. 【点睛】【高分句型1】As scheduled, the activity is to be held in the lecture hall at 10 a.m. next Wednesday, which is intended to reduce students’ stress and release their negative emotions. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Not only will all the teachers and students sing a song together, but also we will play some entertaining games to relax ourselves through the activity. (运用了部分倒装结构) 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。续写的词数应为150左右。 David and Jeff had a permission from their parents to camp in a field close to their farm. But, being adventurous boys, they knew it would be more exciting to camp in the woods that lay beyond the river. Excitedly, the boys went away with their tent and food. Carrying their heavy load, the two brothers walked along the riverbank, hardly noticing the distance or the sun beating down. They were eager to reach their destination before lunchtime. As they entered the cool, shadowy woods, they began to search for a suitable camping spot. David wanted to stay close to the river at the edge of the woods, but Jeff, who was older, insisted that they camp further away. Unwillingly, David followed his brother deeper into the woods. “This is really a wonderful setting!” said Jeff in excitement. They put up the tent, and settled down to eat the sandwiches they had made, and then decided to find their way back to the river to catch some fish. Fishing was really such fun that they forgot the time. Several hours had passed before they realized it approached lunchtime. They decided to go back to the tent. However, after a long walk, they couldn’t find the correct way. “Are you sure that this is the right way?” whispered David. “I’m sure we passed that hollow (空心的) tree.” Jeff walked on silently. “Look, there it is again. We’re lost, aren’t we?” complained David. Jeff had to admit that he didn’t know where they were. He was not even sure of where they had set up their camp. They sat in disappointment for a long time, hoping someone to pass by. But nobody showed up. David felt a little scared. As time passed by, Jeff felt the regret burning his heart. He regretted he didn’t follow David’s advice. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 Paragraph 1: A gust of wind brought down some fallen leaves, and suddenly David had a bright idea. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On the way, Jeff reflected on what had happened. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 A gust of wind brought down some fallen leaves, and suddenly David had a bright idea. “We weren’t careful about how we walked, so I’m sure we would have left behind some broken tree branches and leaves.” Hearing his brother’s words, the stone hanging in Jeff’s heart fell. Jeff felt relieved. Now, he kept his head. He swallowed his pride, following David’s advice. Carefully, the boys followed the marks that they had left, until finally they found their tent. Hurriedly, they packed their belongings and set off in the direction of the river. On the way, Jeff reflected on what had happened. Thinking of those moments when he looked down upon his little brother David and even bullied him, a wave of guilt spread over him. Thanks to David, they didn’t make a big mistake. It was carelessness that made them losing way, and it was calmness that got them to find the way out. Seeing David leading the way ahead, Jeff felt a flood of warmth well up in his body. He went up to David and took his hand. The path winding its way to their family’s farm appeared before their eyes. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了大卫和杰夫得到父母的许可，在农场附近的一块地里露营。但是，作为爱冒险的孩子，他们知道在河那边的树林里扎营会更令人兴奋。男孩们兴奋地带着帐篷和食物离开了。结果他们在森林里迷了路，多亏了大卫的聪明才智，他们最终脱险。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“一阵风吹来一些落叶，大卫突然有了一个好主意。”可知，第一段可描写大卫想到了走出去的办法，他们赶紧收拾行李，朝河边的方向出发了。 ②由第二段首句内容“在路上，杰夫回想着刚才发生的事情。”可知，第二段可描写杰夫对弟弟大卫赶到内疚，他走到大卫跟前，拉着他的手。 2.续写线索：大卫想到办法——杰夫听从建议——开始出发——杰夫内疚——找到回家的路 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①席卷：spread over /flood over ②看到：see/catch sight of ③出现：appear/show up 情绪类 ①安慰：relieved/ alleviated ②粗心：carelessness/ negligence 点睛】[高分句型1] Thinking of those moments when he looked down upon his little brother David and even bullied him, a wave of guilt spread over him. (运用了when引导定语从句) [高分句型2] Seeing David leading the way ahead, Jeff felt a flood of warmth well up in his body. (运用了现在分词作状语) 1~ 5 BCCAB 6~ 10 CABBA 11~ 15 ABACC 16~20 ABCCA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024年下学期期中考试试卷 高三英语 注意事项： 1．本试卷考试时量120分钟，满分150分； 2．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上； 3．请将答案填写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效，请勿折叠答题卡，答题卡上不得使用涂改液、涂改胶和贴纸，保持字体工整、笔迹清晰、卡面清洁。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 该部分分为第一、第二两节。做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will Karen do tonight? A. Watch the World Cup. B. Stay at a quiet place. C. Play football. 2. Where will Mark study? A. In Shanghai. B. In Xi’an. C. In Beijing. 3. Why does Teddy look worried? A. He didn’t prepare for the test. B. He found the lesson difficult. C. He may fail the math test. 4. What do the speakers plan to do this evening? A. Watch a movie. B. See the dentist. C. Paint the bedroom. 5. What do we know about Martha? A. She doesn’t like Sue. B. She has problems with work. C. She can’t get on with the man. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the man’s destination? A. Salt Lake City. B. New York. C. Helsinki. 7. When will the man’s flight be? A. On the 21st. B. On the 22nd. C. On the 23rd. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Waiter and customer. C. Friends. 9. What will the woman have? A. A coffee. B. Some soup. C. Pizza. 10. Why is the woman lucky? A. She can get a discount. B. She gets free grilled chicken. C. She doesn’t have to pay a penny. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman think of the biography? A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Adventurous. 12. Which place inspired Mark Twain to create the fictional town? A. New Orleans. B. Hannibal. C. New York City. 13. What did Mark Twain do in 1859? A. He received the pilot license. B. He worked as a printer. C. He left his hometown. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the man most interested in? A. Word games. B. Old typewriters. C. A bookshelf. 15. Which exhibit is new? A. My America. B. Ray Bradbury. C. A Century of Black Writers. 16. What day is it today? A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Sunday 17. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a museum. B. Over the phone. C. At a bookstore. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How many members ran the train in all? A. 7. B. 21. C. 28. 19. How long is the trip? A. About 48 miles. B. About 22 miles. C. About 15 miles. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. A passenger train. B. A new railway line. C. A travel experience. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A Yingge Dance is a traditional folk dance that has gained significant popularity in recent times. It is a dynamic and energetic performance that showcases the rich cultural heritage of a particular region. Yingge Dance is especially popular in areas like Guangdong Province in China. It is often performed during festivals, celebrations, and important cultural events. For example, it is a staple during the Spring Festival and other traditional holidays, adding to the festive atmosphere and bringing joy to the community. The dance is characterized by its powerful movements, vibrant costumes, and rhythmic music. The dancers, usually in groups, showcase their coordination and skills through various choreographed steps and formations. If you want to enjoy this wonderful dance performance, here is some useful information for you. The Yingge Dance show will be held at the Cultural Square in the city center. The show starts at 7:00 p. m. every Saturday and lasts for approximately two hours. The ticket price for adults is $20, while for students and seniors (over 65), it is $15. Children under5can enter for free. After watching the performance, many people have shared their amazing experiences. They were impressed by the colorful costumes, powerful rhythms, and the unity and passion of the dancers. 1. Where is Yingge Dance especially popular? A. In Guangdong Province and some other parts of China. B. Only in Guangdong Province. C. In all provinces of China. D. In some European countries. 2. When is Yingge Dance often performed? A. Only during the Spring Festival. B. During all festivals and celebrations. C. During festivals, celebrations, and important cultural events. D. Never during important cultural events. 3. If a family of two adults, a student, and a child aged 4 goes to watch the show, how much should they pay? A. $50. B. $55. C. $60. D. $65. B One sunny afternoon in the park, I witnessed a remarkable scene. An elderly gentleman was standing by the side of a path, looking confused and lost. Just at that moment, a kindhearted young girl approached him. She asked him gently what was wrong and listened patiently as he struggled to explain. Without hesitation, the girl took his hand and slowly guided him along the path, chatting with him to ease his anxiety. They walked together until they reached the place the old man was supposed to be. The old man smiled with thankfulness and relief. After helping the old man, the girl didn’t just leave. She spent some more time with him, sharing some interesting stories and making him laugh. The old man’s eyes sparkled with joy, and it was clear that this interaction had brightened his day. The girl’s kindness seemed to have an effect, as other people in the park also noticed and were inspired by her actions. I continued to observe as the girl then decided to stay with the old man for a while longer. They sat on a bench together, and the girl began to tell him about her own life, her dreams, and her adventures. The old man listened attentively, nodding and smiling from time to time. It was a beautiful sight to behold, this unlikely pair sharing such a genuine and heartwarming connection. This encounter made me reflect on the importance of kindness in our society. In a world that can often seem cold and hurried, acts like the girl’s are like the tower of light, showing us the way to a more empathetic (同情的) and caring existence. It also made me think about how we all have the potential to make a difference in someone else’s life, no matter how small the act may be. Now, whenever I recall this scene, it warms my heart and reminds me to be more willing to offer a helping hand, to spread kindness wherever I go, and to believe in the goodness that lies within each of us. 4. What did the girl do for the old man? A. She gave him a warm and comforting hug to make him feel better. B. She took his hand and guided him to find the place he was supposed to be. C. She asked to take a photo with him to capture the moment. D. She went to a nearby store and bought him a refreshing drink. 5. How did the old man feel in the end? A. He felt extremely grateful and had a big smile on his face because he was happy. B. He was still hungry and sad as no one really cared about his needs. C. He felt fearful and angry because the girl was too pushy. D. He felt cold and tired as the walk was too long. 6 What can we infer about the author’s attitude? A. Doubtful. B. Disapproving. C. Negative D. Admiring. 7. Where is this passage most likely from? A. Travel guide. B. Science textbook. C. Personal blog D. Trendy magazine. C In 2020, there were 727 million people aged 65 or above, which is expected to more than double by 2050. The silver-haired population represent a massive opportunity for nearly every industry where companies can build a new market for their products and services while creating social value. The main consumption patterns of elderly population can be classified into two categories: health-related consumption and daily consumption. When it comes to health consumption, seniors are not only concerned about healthcare but also increasingly emphasizes disease prevention. In relation to this, preventive health services, such as physical examinations, will have significant room for growth. Evidently, regular physical examinations require a certain amount of time, economic costs and medical support. Therefore, the high-income population in big cities can sustain them for a longer period of time due to their subjective willingness and objective conditions. Another key section of the elderly market is represented by the application of medical devices and technology tailored for seniors. One notable area of development is the adoption of remote monitoring systems. These systems make use of cutting-edge technology to enable healthcare professionals to remotely monitor the vital signs and health status of elderly individuals, providing real-time feedback and intervention when necessary. This not only ensures immediate medical attention but also allows older adults to maintain their independence and age comfortably in their own homes. Acknowledging the importance of social engagement and mental stimulation in enhancing the well-being of seniors, the entertainment industry has emerged as a key component as well. It is centered around offering diverse activities and entertainment options, such as organized tours, social clubs, arts and crafts workshops and music and dance performances, which are meant for the unique preferences and needs of older individuals. They offer a platform for them to connect, share experiences and engage, creating a supportive environment where seniors can enrich life experiences and apply their different talents. The aging population is one of the most important trends in the world, and it’s indeed a powerful force not just socially but economically. 8. What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To raise a topic. B. To present some figures. C. To explain a concept. D. To provide supportive evidence. 9. Who is most likely to have a check-up regularly according to paragraph 2? A. A jobless worker in Shenzhen. B. A fit college student in a big city. C. A wealthy old lawyer in Beijing. D. A retired poor writer in a rural area. 10. What benefits do the systems bring to seniors in paragraph 3? A. Their health can be tracked distantly. B. They can get free medical treatments, C They can receive home visits from doctors. D. Their old-age care problems can be settled. 11. What does the author say about entertainments for seniors? A. Limited to music. B. Tailored to their needs. C. Related to their incomes. D. Focused on physical challenges. D Imagine this. You need an image of a balloon for a work presentation and turn to an AI text-to-image generator, like Midjourney or DALL-E, to create a suitable image. You enter the prompt (提示词) “red balloon against a blue sky” but the generator returns an image of an egg instead. What’s going on? The generator you’re using may have been “poisoned”. What does this mean? Text-to-image generators work by being trained on large datasets that include millions or billions of images. Some of the generators have been trained by indiscriminately (任意的) scraping online images, many of which may be under copyright. This has led to many copyright infringement (侵害) cases where artists have accused big tech companies of stealing and profiting from their work. This is also where the idea of “poison” comes in. Researchers who want to empower individual artists have recently created a tool named “Nightshade” to fight back against unauthorized image scraping. The tool works by slightly altering an image’s pixels (像素) in a way that confuses the computer vision system but leaves the image unaltered to a human’s eyes. If an organization then scrapes one of these images to train a future AI model, its data pool becomes “poisoned”. This can result in mistaken learning, which makes the generator return unintended results. As in our earlier example, a balloon might become an egg. The higher the number of “poisoned” images in the training data, the greater the impact. Because of how generative AI works, the damage from “poisoned” images also affects related prompt keywords. For example, if a “poisoned” image of a Picasso work is used in training data, prompt results for masterpieces from other artists can also be affected. Possibly, tools like Nightshade can be abused by some users to intentionally upload “poisoned” images in order to confuse AI generators. But the Nightshade’s developer hopes the tool will make big tech companies more respectful of copyright. It does challenge a common belief among computer scientists that data found online can be used for any purpose they see fit. Human rights activists, for example, have been concerned for some time about the indiscriminate use of machine vision in wider society. This concern is particularly serious concerning facial recognition. There is a clear connection between facial recognition cases and data poisoning, as both relate to larger questions around technological governance. It may be better to see data poisoning as an innovative solution to the denial of some fundamental human rights. 12. What does the underlined word “scraping” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. facilitating B. collecting C. damaging D. polishing 13. According to the passage, what may adding poisoned data lead to? A. increasing the accuracy of returned information B. causing users to forget the prompt key words C. affecting the training of generative AI D. discriminating against great masterpieces 14. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A. Data poisoning is somehow justified to direct attention to human rights. B. Computer scientists has learned to respect the copyright of most artists. C. Nightshade is being abused by human rights activists to recognize faces. D. The issue of technological governance has aroused the lawyers’ interest. 15. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Data Poisoning: Government Empowering Citizens to Protect Themselves B. Data Poisoning: Addressing Facial Recognition Issues Among Artists C. Data Poisoning: Risks and Rewards of Generative AI Data Training D. Data Poisoning: Restricting Innovation or Empowering Artists 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。 Poor indoor air quality can have health consequences that range from disease of the eyes, nose and throat to headaches and dizziness. It’s also linked to respiratory (呼吸的) and heart disease. ____16____. ●Maximize fresh air Katherine Pruitt, National Senior Director for Policy at the American Lung Association, offers three basic steps you can take to make your air better at home. ____17____. She says, “Let fresh air from outside in.” This means that opening up your windows is often the simplest way to disperse anything bad that may be accumulating inside. If you have a central air conditioner, running it can be a good way to bring in outside air. It may make sense to use a fan to improve indoor air quality. For instance, you might place one near an open window to help exhaust indoor air to the outdoors. ●____18____ The second thing you can do is called source control which is keeping sources of pollutants out of the indoor environment if you can, says Pruitt. It can be as simple, Pruitt says, as leaving your dry cleaning outside long enough to air the harmful chemicals out. Cleaning your home is helpful. But Pruitt warns that “____19____.” She advises, “Read the labels and select safer products when you can.” ●Purify (净化) the air Finally, if necessary, the third thing you can try to improve your air is purification. For instance, if you want to remove airborne particles like smoke, dust and germs, ____20____. “For homes with air conditioners,” says Pruitt, “you have a purifier that you’re supposed to be changing regularly.” A. Prevent the air pollution B. Control the source of the pollutants C. you should focus on the air quality D. The first has to do with ventilation (通风) E. Here’s how to keep your home’s air clean F. it may make sense to use an indoor air purifier G. Use of harsh cleaning supplies can introduce its own risks 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。 That was 27 years ago, I came across a man with my same last name of Saddington. As you probably already guess, Saddington isn’t a ___21___name. I was 28 years old and, up to that point in my life, I had never bumped into a person with my same last name and not known how we were ___22___. We sat and talked for several hours that day. I couldn’t help but notice how his ___23___ reminded me of my grandpa Saddington. Especially the eyes. He told a story of his ancestor James Saddington who, in the 1870s, left Scotland and came to the United States with his older brother Alexander Saddington. These two found themselves into trouble and were ___24___ to escape the law. So, they ___25___ to the United States. The brothers ___26___ became quite skilled construction workers and ___27___ many homes in the town in which they settled. I kept silent and held my ___28___ inside until he finished telling the story. I had ___29___ that exact same story countless times at family gatherings all during my childhood. Now here was a complete “___30___” telling me the same story. I immediately knew how we were related! He was so ___31___ when I told him that I was a descendant (后代) of the older brother Alexander. In this case both sides of the family had held on and had ___32___ the story through the years. I mean we should ___33___ the story of our ancestors and make it a part of our own life story. That may make a ___34___ in the world to your descendants… all because you ___35___ it in your own history. 21. A. normal B. common C. famous D. pleasant 22. A. related B. separated C. joined D. called 23. A. voice B. name C. appearance D. attitude 24. A. willing B. brave C. nervous D. eager 25. A. returned B. traveled C. drove D. fled 26. A. eventually B. secretly C. naturally D. easily 27. A. donated B. sold C. rented D. built 28. A. disappointment B. excitement C. agreement D. doubt 29. A. shared B. created C. heard D. questioned 30. A. storyteller B. neighbor C. stranger D. friend 31. A. glad B. worried C. sorry D. moved 32. A. taken in B. passed down C. written out D. made up 33. A. except B. remember C. regret D. adapt 34. A. rule B. promise C. difference D. bet 35. A. marked B. celebrated C. checked D. recorded 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。 Tea Art It’s common to see people create coffee art, but it’s a whole different ballgame doing the same thing with tea. Han Zheming, ___36___ 40-year-old Shanghai resident, has managed to perfect skill, creating tea art in cups, or dian cha (点茶) ___37___ Chinese, which used to be a ritual (仪式) during the Song Dynasty (960 — 1279). Over the past six years, he ___38___ (use) tea and spoons beautiful patterns based on ancient paintings. “It’s like adding bells and whistles to tea and giving people a ___39___ (strong) sense of occasion, so drinking tea is more fun,” Han says. It’s also his intention ___40___ (bring) the old ritual back to modern life and have more people appreciate ___41___ (it) charm. Han says, “The foam (泡沫) made by dian cha is similar to the foam on top of a cup of coffee, except that it consists of tea rather than milk.” Chinese tea culture started to enjoy popularity during the Tang Dynasty and flourished quickly throughout the Song Dynasty, ___42___ tea had become a necessity for almost everyone, just like rice, oil and salt. “___43___ (total) different from the method of making tea during the Tang period, in the Song Dynasty, the popular way of having tea was through dian cha. “I want more people to understand the items that ___44___ (use) by people in the past to drink tea, and the special ____45____ (reason) behind the way they prepared ted,” he says. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是外教助理李华，你校最近正在举行心理健康月活动，心理健康社团想邀请外教Peter来参与活动的开幕式，请你代表社团给Peter写一封信，邀请他来参加此次活动。内容包括：1. 活动的目的； 2. 活动的具体时间和地点； 3. 表达期待。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 参考词汇：心理健康：psychological health Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua 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。续写的词数应为150左右。 David and Jeff had a permission from their parents to camp in a field close to their farm. But, being adventurous boys, they knew it would be more exciting to camp in the woods that lay beyond the river. Excitedly, the boys went away with their tent and food. Carrying their heavy load, the two brothers walked along the riverbank, hardly noticing the distance or the sun beating down. They were eager to reach their destination before lunchtime. As they entered the cool, shadowy woods, they began to search for a suitable camping spot. David wanted to stay close to the river at the edge of the woods, but Jeff, who was older, insisted that they camp further away. Unwillingly, David followed his brother deeper into the woods. “This is really a wonderful setting!” said Jeff in excitement. They put up the tent, and settled down to eat the sandwiches they had made, and then decided to find their way back to the river to catch some fish. Fishing was really such fun that they forgot the time. Several hours had passed before they realized it approached lunchtime. They decided to go back to the tent. However, after a long walk, they couldn’t find the correct way. “Are you sure that this is the right way?” whispered David. “I’m sure we passed that hollow (空心的) tree.” Jeff walked on silently. “Look there it is again. We’re lost, aren’t we?” complained David. Jeff had to admit that he didn’t know where they were. He was not even sure of where they had set up their camp. They sat in disappointment for a long time, hoping someone to pass by. But nobody showed up. David felt a little scared. As time passed by, Jeff felt the regret burning his heart. He regretted he didn’t follow David’s advice. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 Paragraph 1: A gust of wind brought down some fallen leaves, and suddenly David had a bright idea. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On the way, Jeff reflected on what had happened. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1~ 5 BCCAB 6~ 10 CABBA 11~ 15 ABACC 16~20 ABCCA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$