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null 北仑中学2024学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the woman do yesterday? A. She played football. B. She watched a game. C. She worked in the lab. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Did you go to the football game yesterday? W: No, I couldn’t make it. I was stuck in the lab. M: You missed a really good game. Our school team played very well. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A tiger in the zoo. B. A storybook. C. A tourist attraction. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Everyone, please come closer. Now we’re visiting Tiger-running Spring. M: I don’t think the spring looks like a running tiger. W: Well, its name comes from a story that two tigers ran here and made a hole, and then a spring came out of it. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers doing? A. Studying a book. B. Reading a letter. C. Collecting money. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: OK. Back to Catch-22. Can anybody remember where we left off last time? M: Umm... somewhere in Chapter 31, I think. W: Ah, yes. Here we are. Mrs. Daneeka had just received the letter from the War Department and was going to collect the money. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who are the speakers likely to be? A. Police officers. B. Cleaners. C. Builders. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: I need you to secure this entrance. Make sure no one comes in or out until we’ve cleared the building. W: Is this a test, sir? Or is there a real threat? M: I’m not sure, so let’s assume it’s real. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will David hand in the paper? A. On April 21st. B. On April 22nd. C. On April 23rd. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: The deadline for the paper is April 20th. But it’s April 21st today. When will you hand in the paper, David? M: Sorry, Mrs. Smith. Could you extend the deadline? I promise I will e-mail it to you tomorrow morning. W: OK. But just this once. 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。听每段对话或独自前，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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the man calling the woman? A. To confirm her daily arrangements. B. To remind her of an appointment. C. To reschedule a physical exam. 7. What will the woman do on Friday? A. Attend a meeting. B. Take a business trip. C. Have a checkup. 【答案】6. B 7. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Yes, is that Phyllis Wheatley? This is Simon from Dr. Morgan’s office. I’m calling to remind you that your physical exam is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a. m. Can you make it on time? W: Oh, thank you for calling. I completely forgot! I’m a bit tied up right now. Can I reschedule? M: Sure. We have openings at 8: 00 on Wednesday morning or 4: 00 in the afternoon. There’s also Thursday at 11 a. m. , and on Friday in the afternoon, either 1: 00 or 3: 00. W: Let’s see. I’ll be out of town for business on Tuesday and Wednesday, and I have meetings all day Thursday. OK, put me down for Friday at 3: 00. Thanks. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where would Phil rather live? A. In the city centre. B. In the west suburbs. C. In the east of the city. 9. What do we know about the first flat? A. It’s far from the station. B. It’s well-equipped. C. It may be noisy. 10. What is a disadvantage of the second flat? A. It’s too expensive. B. It lacks a shower. C. It has a small living room. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, how may I help you? M: Oh, I’m calling to see what flats you have for rent at the moment. W: Right. What kind of flat are you looking for? M: Well, it’s for myself and two friends. It needs to have at least three bedrooms. Actually, we’d prefer a fourth room for storage. W: OK. Are you interested in any particular area? M: Well, the city centre would be ideal for me and Chris, but we are also considering the west suburbs — actually, Phil would prefer that. We’re not interested in the north or the east of the city. W: Well, I’m afraid there are only two that might interest you. The first one is in Bridge Street, very close to the bus station. It’s got three bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a large living room. It’s £450 a month. But there’s no shower, and that location can be noisy. M: What about the other one? W: This one on Hills Avenue is very modern. It’s got four big bedrooms and a spacious living room. It has good facilities, including a shower. It’s £800 a month. M: That sounds a bit more than we can afford. W: Well, I can send you all the details, and you can decide if either one is worth a visit. M: Thanks. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Why are the speakers waiting? A. To attend a class. B. To give a concert. C. To buy tickets. 12. Where does the woman work now? A. In Chicago. B. In Seattle. C. In Los Angeles. 13. Who is Susan? A. The man’s wife. B. The man’s colleague. C. The man’s doctor. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Oh, the line here takes forever. W: Well, this is her last piano concert, and nobody wants to miss it. We’re lucky if there’re still tickets left. M: Wait, do I know you from somewhere? You look so familiar. W: I don’t think so. M: Oh, yes. Were you also in Professor Robertson’s class back in 1992? W: Wait a minute. You are Chris. Chris Debrain. M: You are Sarah, Sarah Elmore. W: What a nice surprise! How have you been all these years? M: Well, I’m still in the computer business. I’ve just set up my own company. W: How wonderful! You haven’t changed a bit. Still Debrain, the smartest in the class. M: Then, how’s everything with you? I heard you married Antony, the footballer and moved to Chicago. W: Yes but we are separated now. Only this year, I have got a job offer in Seattle to teach computer science. So here I am. Did you also move here from Los Angeles? Is your family with you? M: Yes, we moved here last year. Susan is working in a hospital. Oh, here she comes. Susan, I’d like you to meet my friend Sarah. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What are the special boards used for? A. Producing energy. B. Covering buildings. C. Keeping sunshine out. 15. Where are the gardens? A. On the roofs. B. In the backyards. C Next to the workstations. 16. How will Molly go home today? A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car. 17. What does Molly say about BedZED? A. There’s plenty of parking space. B. It is really environment-friendly. C. The public transportation is poor. 【答案】14. A 15. A 16. B 17. B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’ve got Molly in the studio today. She lives in a new housing zone named BedZED. Welcome to the program, Molly. W: Thank you. M: How do you like BedZED? W: It is a great zone. You know, all the energy in BedZED is produced by special boards on the roofs of the buildings. The boards can turn sunlight into electricity, so I don’t feel guilty about harming the environment. M: So, even in the British climate, it’s possible to generate enough solar energy for residents. By the way, what kinds of people live there? W: All kinds, such as teachers, nurses and young professionals. BedZED has shared workspaces where people share computers to save energy. There’s also a library for us. Instead of backyards, the gardens are on the roofs! M: I’d love to see this place. W: Well, you can. But don’t drive. There’s nowhere to park. I go everywhere by bike or by public transport. M: You really have a green lifestyle. Then how are you getting home today? W: I’ll take the bus. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. Who is the director? A. Charles Parker. B. Lance Beaumont. C. April Delaney. 19. What does Carlo Martinez do? A. A producer. B. A screenwriter. C. An actor. 20. What will the listeners probably do next? A. Ask questions. B. Applaud for the speaker. C. Comment on a movie. 【答案】18. A 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【原文】 Thank you, everyone, for giving me this award. I find it really hard to believe and I’m almost lost for words. But don’t worry, I’ll find some. I believe that an individual award always reflects a team effort, and there are so many people who made this moment possible that I don’t know where to start, really. I’d like to thank my director, Charles Parker, for believing in me when no one else did, and my producer, Lance Beaumont, for taking a chance on an unknown name. Carlo Martinez, my co-star, brought out the best in me, and the whole staff of the movie were unbelievably talented. And of course, I can’t forget April Delaney, our screenwriter, who wrote such a fantastic story. I also want to thank my friends, who gave me valuable suggestions when I first started this career. Lastly, I’d like to thank my family, who have supported my dream every step of the way through good times and bad. I am honored to accept this award, not only for myself, but also on behalf of everyone in my life who has helped make my dream come true. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A WELCOME TO PAI PAI DOWNTOWN-18 Duncan Street Click here to make a reservation. Hours of operation: Mon 4:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. Tue-Thur 11:45 a.m. — 9:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11:45 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. Sun 11:30 a.m. — 9:30 p.m. Reserve We have limited reservations available to welcome more walk-in guests to enjoy the PAI experience. To book a reservation, please email us at downtown@paitoronto.com. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday lunch reservations begin at 2:00 p.m.; walk-ins are welcome before then. Order Chef Nuit’s favorite dishes are highly recommended. Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions prior to ordering! Please note a 20% service charge will automatically be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more. Catering Bring a little bit of PAI to the office, a cozy get-together, or a buzzing party. Whatever the occasion may be, our Catering Team would love to offer delivery services. Please send your inquiry below and our Catering Team will contact you at our earliest convenience. Special notice Our chain store PAI UPTOWN is temporarily closed for lunch service from October 4 to October 10 due to necessary maintenance. It will remain OPEN FOR DINNER SERVICE AS USUAL during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Reviews I could taste every ingredient. Even though I have a seafood allergy, I can have a great meal without worrying about it. — Milad ES Nice restaurant with good Thai flavors! But it seems that they were trying to process as many people as possible, so it was hard to enjoy food slowly with kids. I might try take out next time. — Edmund 21. On which day(s) does the restaurant have the longest operating hours? A. Monday B. Tuesday — Thursday C. Friday — Saturday D. Sunday 22. Which of the following is NOT true? A. The restaurant can tailor food to customers’ needs. B. You cannot have lunch at PAI UPTOWN on October 6. C. PAI can deliver food to your office if you are having a meeting. D. You will pay a 20% tip if you have a date with your girlfriend at PAI. 23. Where does the text possibly come from? A. A travel brochure. B. A newspaper. C. A website. D. A text book. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一家名为PAI的餐厅，包括其地址、营业时间、预订方式、点餐建议、外卖服务、特别通知以及顾客评价等内容。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Hours of operation部分“Fri-Sat 11:45 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.(周五和周六 上午11:45至晚上10:00。)”再结合其余日期的营业时间可知，周五和周六的营业时间最长，为11:45 a.m.至10:00 p.m.，共10小时15分钟。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Order部分“Please note a 20% service charge will automatically be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more.(请注意，6人或以上的聚会将自动在账单上加收20%的服务费。)”可知，6人或以上的聚会才会加收20%的服务费，而D项“如果你和女朋友在PAI约会，你需要支付20%的小费”与原文不符，因此D项为错误选项。故选D。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二行“Click here to make a reservation.(点击此处进行预订。)”和Catering部分的“Please send your inquiry below and our Catering Team will contact you at our earliest convenience.(请在下方发送您的询问，我们的外卖团队将尽快与您联系。)”可知，文章中有“点击此处”和“请在下方发送您的询问”等典型的网页用语，表明这篇文章很可能来自一个网站。因此，选项C“A website”为正确答案。故选C。 B As a college professor, I am required to hold an office hour before my lecture. These office hours are optional and tend to be busier at the beginning and end of a semester (学期). In the middle, they can become quiet. A few years ago I was given a flute (长笛) as a gift, so I decided that I would use my quiet office hours to practice this new instrument. The experience brought unexpected insights into performance anxiety. I held my office hour in the near-empty lecture hall, one hour before the class began. The hall was open to any student who wished to talk with me about coursework or to take a seat and quietly read before the lecture began. I would assemble (组装) my flute, open my lesson book, and begin working on the instrument I had never played before. I also followed online video lessons—all done in front of a few students who would come early to class. I would begin playing long tones, closing my eyes and “forgetting” that anyone was in the room with me. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety while learning a new instrument in front of others. Had I been playing my main instrument, I would have had more concern about the level of my playing and how my playing was being received. However, in this setting, it was clear that I was an absolute beginner with no expectations of impressing anyone with my mastery. My attention was set on figuring the instrument out. I had no expectations of how I would sound and had little expectations of sounding like anything more than a beginner. There have been many things I have learned from my experiment of learning an instrument in public. Whenever musicians talk with me about their stage fright, I offer them this story. 24. What is “an office hour” for? A. The professors to show talents. B. The students to appreciate music. C. The teachers to offer consultation. D. The lecturers to make preparations. 25. Why did the author play a flute? A. To pass the time. B. To give a lecture. C. To do a research. D. To attract students. 26 What made the author at ease when playing the flute? A. The technique from the video. B. His impressive performance. C. The audience’s active response. D. His concentration on playing. 27. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. My Joy of Learning a New Thing B. My Tip on Performing in the Public C. My Discovery to Ease Stage Fright D. My Office Hour Before Every Lesson 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. D 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。叙述了作者在办公室空闲时间学习长笛的经历，并通过这段经历获得了对表演焦虑的新认识。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“As a college professor, I am required to hold an office hour before my lecture.(作为一名大学教授，我被要求在上课前有一个小时的办公时间)”以及第二段“I held my office hour in the near-empty lecture hall, one hour before the class began. The hall was open to any student who wished to talk with me about coursework or to take a seat and quietly read before the lecture began.(在上课前一小时，我在几乎空无一人的讲堂里办公。大厅对任何想和我讨论课程作业的学生开放，或者想在讲座开始前坐下来安静地阅读)”可知，“an office hour”是对任何想和我讨论课程作业的学生开放，所以是老师们提供咨询的时间。故选C项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“These office hours are optional and tend to be busier at the beginning and end of a semester (学期). In the middle, they can become quiet. A few years ago I was given a flute (长笛) as a gift, so I decided that I would use my quiet office hours to practice this new instrument.(这些办公时间是可选的，在学期开始和结束时往往更忙。在中间，他们会变得安静。几年前，我收到了一个长笛作为礼物，所以我决定利用我安静的办公时间来练习这个新乐器)”可知，作者吹笛子是为了打发时间。故选A项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“I would begin playing long tones, closing my eyes and “forgetting” that anyone was in the room with me. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety while learning a new instrument in front of others.(我会开始演奏长音调，闭上眼睛，“忘记”有人和我在一起。我惊讶地发现，当我在别人面前学习一种新乐器时，我没有感到焦虑)”可知，因为作者专注于演奏，让他在吹长笛时感到轻松自在。故选D项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The experience brought unexpected insights into performance anxiety.(这段经历让我对表演焦虑有了意想不到的认识)”以及最后一段“There have been many things I have learned from my experiment of learning an instrument in public. Whenever musicians talk with me about their stage fright, I offer them this story.(从我在公共场合学习乐器的实验中，我学到了很多东西。每当音乐家和我谈论他们的怯场，我就给他们讲这个故事)”以及通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了作者在公开场合学习新乐器的经历，并从中发现了缓解舞台恐惧的方法。因此，合适的标题是C项“My Discovery to Ease Stage Fright(我缓解怯场的发现)”。故选C项。 C Researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research analyzed historical food prices across various food categories and countries globally, looking at the impact of climatic changes on food inflation (通货膨胀) and the potential implications of future climate change. They found that annual food inflation will rise by 3.2 percent per year and overall inflation by 1.18 percent per year by 2035. And all nations will be impacted, while hot regions and summers will see the most significant consequences. “Looking at over 27,000 observations of historical data, we found that increases in temperatures can increase food prices, particularly in hot regions and seasons,” said Max Kotz, a co-author of the study, “under future climate conditions, these impacts could become large, threatening the price stability commands of central banks, such as the ECB ( European Central Bank), which aims to keep inflation below 2 percent.” The report highlighted how rising or unstable prices endanger human welfare and economic and political stability, pointing to United Nations data showing that the cost-of-living crisis in 2021/22 resulted in 71 million more people falling into poverty globally. The study found that increases in temperatures, particularly in hot regions and during summers, lead to heightened inflation levels, which are more pronounced in lower latitudes (纬度) like Africa and South America. Regions at higher latitudes experience seasonal peaks, mostly in the summer months. Data showed a 1℃ rise in average monthly temperatures affects prices for nearly a year, similarly to extra rainfall. However, price impacts resulting from extreme drought are only temporary. Researchers examined the extremely hot European summer of 2022, when heat and drought had far-reaching effects on agriculture and the economy. “We estimate that the 2022 summer heat extreme increased food inflation in Europe by about 0.6 percent,” said Kotz. Researchers claimed that future warming projected for 2035 would multiply the impacts of such extremes by up to 50 percent. These effects are particularly relevant for currency unions with a 2 percent inflation target, such as the Eurozone, and will continue to increase with future global warming. 28. What is the first paragraph mainly about? A. Natural consequences of climate change. B. The link between food price s and climate. C. Food prices in hot regions during summers. D. The impact of food inflation on food prices. 29. What might the rising prices lead to according to the researchers’ report? A. Massive poverty. B. Human welfare. C. Environmental crisis. D. Economic stability. 30. Why is the European summer of 2022 mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To give an example of the research findings. B. To provide reasons for the researchers’ doubt. C. To show practical significance of the research. D. To state researchers’ methods for data analysis. 31. What is the researchers’ attitude toward food inflation? A. Unclear. B. Dismissive. C. Doubtful. D. Concerned. 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. A 31. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了气候变化对食品通胀的影响以及未来气候变化的潜在影响。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research analyzed historical food prices across various food categories and countries globally, looking at the impact of climatic changes on food inflation (通货膨胀) and the potential implications of future climate change. (波茨坦气候影响研究所的研究人员分析了全球不同食品类别和国家的历史食品价格，研究了气候变化对食品通货膨胀的影响以及未来气候变化的潜在影响。)”可知，第一段主要是关于粮食价格和气候之间的联系。故选B。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The report highlighted how rising or unstable prices endanger human welfare and economic and political stability, pointing to United Nations data showing that the cost- of- living crisis in 2021/22 resulted in 71 million more people falling into poverty globally. (报告强调了不断上涨或不稳定的价格如何危及人类福利以及经济和政治稳定，并指出联合国的数据显示，2021/22年的生活成本危机导致全球新增7100万人陷入贫困。)”可知，持续增长的价格全让人类福祉，经济稳定及政治稳定陷入危机，且联合国2021/22的数据显示生活成本危机使全球新增7100万人陷入贫困。由此可知，持续的增长可能会导致大规模的贫困。故选A。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“However, price impacts resulting from extreme drought are only temporary. (然而，极端干旱对价格的影响只是暂时的)”以及“Researchers examined the extremely hot European summer of 2022, when heat and drought had far- reaching effects on agriculture and the economy. (研究人员调查了2022年欧洲极端炎热的夏季，当时炎热和干旱对农业和经济产生了深远的影响。)”可知，提到2022年的欧洲夏季是为了举例说明极端干旱对价格的影响只是暂时的这一结论。故选A。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Researchers claimed that future warming projected for 2035 would multiply the impacts of such extremes by up to 50 percent. These effects are particularly relevant for currency unions with a 2 percent inflation target, such as the Eurozone, and will continue to increase with future global warming.(研究人员声称，预计2035年的未来变暖将使这种极端天气的影响增加多达50%。这些影响对欧元区等通胀目标为2%的货币联盟尤其重要，并将随着未来全球变暖而继续增加。)”可知，研究人员认为这样的影响会随着全球气温上升而成倍增强，再根据全文全球变暖会导致全球粮食价格通货膨胀，从而增加大们的生活成本，威胁经济和政治的稳定，可知，研究人员对此非常的关心且担忧的，故选D。 D About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics. Kyle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar. Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors. Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener’s attention. Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption. In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social. media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world. 32. According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years? A. They show posts in a time-based order. B. They prioritize posts from friends and family. C. They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs. D. They provide more content to meet different needs. 33. What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations? A. They make users more active consumers. B. They shape users’ preferences and behaviors. C. They reduce the influence of content creators. D. They expose users to diverse and challenging content. 34. How do algorithms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms? A. By encouraging musicians to create longer songs. B. By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks. C. By giving musicians more control and choice over their music. D. By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms. 35. What can be concluded from the text? A. Tech companies should have more departments. B. Social media algorithms give content creators less opportunities. C. Social media algorithms flatten our culture by making decisions for us. D. Network platforms have increased the common recommendations for 10 years. 【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如今社交媒体运用算法会根据用户的喜好进行相应的推送。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics.”（大约十年前，登录Facebook、Twitter或Instagram，看到的大多是朋友和家人发布的帖子，顺序是先后的。如今，这些平台呈现的内容是多种多样的，通过算法进行定制，以匹配用户的兴趣，无论是植物、体育、猫还是政治）可知，社交媒体平台在过去的十年里会根据用户的需求进行调整。故选C项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.”（这种源源不断的推荐减少了我们接触多样化或具有挑战性的内容，微妙地塑造了我们的偏好和行为）可知，Kyle Chayka认为算法推荐塑造了用户的偏好和行为。故选B项。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms.”（此外，Chayka还指出，算法还会迫使音乐家和艺术家等内容创作者调整自己的作品，以适应这些数字平台）可知，算法要求音乐家创作适合平台的作品。故选D项。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文且根据第三段“This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.”（这种源源不断的推荐减少了我们接触多样化或具有挑战性的内容，微妙地塑造了我们的偏好和行为）可知，文章主要介绍了社交媒体运用算法会根据用户的喜好进行相应的推送，但推送的内容因为缺乏挑战和多样性，进而使我们的文化更加扁平化。故选C项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。 Launch Your Spiritual Journey A spiritual journey is a personal adventure where you div e deep into understanding and connecting with your inner self. ____36____ To achieve a profound sense of your spiritual essence. Here’s a simple guide on how to start your spiritual journey. Set your intentions Like preparing for a marathon, the first step is to establish your goals. ____37____ Are you looking for inner peace or a deeper understanding of your life purpose? As you navigate your spiritual journey, you can reflect on these intentions, reminding yourself of why you started and what you’re striving for. Read and learn Consider books about spirituality and personal growth as your guidance. They are packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Keep in mind, it’s not about gathering much information. ____38____ So take moments to think about these ideas and see how they fit with your experiences. Find a mentor A mentor can serve a significant role in your spiritual exploration. And your mentor could be anyone — a spiritual teacher, a trusted friend, or even a family member, who has a profound understanding of the spiritual world. They’ve journeyed through the ups and downs, faced challenges, and emerged enlightened. ____39____ It can brighten your path and make the journey feel less overwhelming. Maintain a spiritual diary This diary is a tangible reflection of your inner explorations, and plays a vital role in your spiritual progression. Writing regularly can foster mindfulness and enhance self-awareness. ____40____ Finally, this diary can allow you to revisit those past entries, recognize your growth, and draw inspiration for the future. Now that you’ve uncovered the steps to launch a spiritual journey, why not get a taste of this transformative experience? A. But the truth? B. And the ultimate goal? C. Their wisdom, therefore, can be a lighthouse for you. D. It’s a voyage into the deepest corners of your memories. E. This means identifying what you hope to achieve or discover. F. It’s about finding the wisdom that truly speaks to your journey. G. It can also help you express and strengthen your understandings. 【答案】36. B 37. E 38. F 39. C 40. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了如何启动精神之旅。 【36题详解】 根据上文“A spiritual journey is a personal adventure where you div e deep into understanding and connecting with your inner self.(精神之旅是一种个人冒险，在那里你深入了解并与内心的自我联系)”以及下文“To achieve a profound sense of your spiritual essence.(以达到深刻的感觉你的精神本质)”可知，选项承接上下文说明精神之旅的目标是什么。下文是对上文的具体问题的回答。故B选项“最终目标是什么？”切题。故选B项。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Like preparing for a marathon, the first step is to establish your goals.(就像准备马拉松一样，第一步是确定你的目标)”可知，选项承接上文具体解释其含义。故E选项“这意味着确定你希望实现或发现什么”切题。故选E项。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Keep in mind, it’s not about gathering much information.(请记住，这不是关于收集很多信息)”可知，选项与上文为转折关系，说明阅读是有其它目标的。故F选项“它是关于寻找真正与你的旅程对话的智慧”切题。故选F项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“And your mentor could be anyone — a spiritual teacher, a trusted friend, or even a family member, who has a profound understanding of the spiritual world. They’ve journeyed through the ups and downs, faced challenges, and emerged enlightened.(你的导师可以是任何人——一个精神导师，一个值得信赖的朋友，甚至一个对精神世界有深刻理解的家庭成员。他们经历了起起落落，面对了挑战，并变得开明)”可知，选项承接上文说明导师的智慧对你的作用。故C选项“因此，他们的智慧可以成为你的灯塔”切题。故选C项。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Writing regularly can foster mindfulness and enhance self-awareness.(经常写作可以培养专注力，增强自我意识)”可知，选项承接上文继续说明其好处。故G选项“它还可以帮助你表达和加强你的理解”切题。故选G项。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I wasn’t an outgoing kid and just didn’t dare to say much. I neither got in trouble nor got ____41____. My classmates would call me a nerd (书呆子) . Somehow, Mr. Dalton’s plane geometry class really clicked for me. Toward the end of the year, Mr. Dalton wanted to check our ____42____ of geometry and gave us a 25-question true/false test. The test presented each ____43____ with a conclusion shown. If we could ____44____ the result using our theorems (定理) , the answer was true; otherwise, it was false. I breezed through 24 problems, but number 17 was a ____45____! I spent 30 minutes on that proof, ____46____ my page with theorems and calculations, until the proof was there at last. ____47____, I marked the question true and handed in the test. ____48____, I received a 96, and number 17 was marked wrong! When Mr. Dalton asked if there were any questions, my hand ____49____ . “The correct answer to number 17 is true!” Instead of ____50____ that this was a nationally standardized test and what I could possibly know about the answer, Mr. Dalton gave me an ____51____ smile and asked me to present my proof to the class. After my demonstration, everyone agreed, with ____52____ no less, that the correct answer was true. Ever since that geometry class, I’ve developed the confidence to ____53____ my own ideas. I am grateful to Mr. Dalton for allowing me to challenge his ____54____. The experience of that day was like a ____55____ from Mr. Dalton and it has served me well in my life. 41. A. noticed B. caught C. heard D. ignored 42. A. intelligence B. method C. awareness D. knowledge 43. A. answer B. problem C. choice D. theory 44. A. correct B. prove C. change D. acquire 45. A. sign B. mistake C. challenge D. chance 46. A. decorating B. wrapping C. combining D. covering 47. A. Confused B. Satisfied C. Frustrated D. Astonished 48. A. Doubtfully B. Fortunately C. Surprisingly D. Excitedly 49. A. drew back B. reached out C. shot up D. hang down 50. A. complaining B. arguing C. discussing D. persuading 51. A. encouraging B. embarrassing C. uncomfortable D. innocent 52. A. laughter B. pride C. relief D. applause 53. A. voice B. reflect C. find D. change 54. A. responsibility B. reputation C. patience D. authority 55. A. gift B. talent C. goal D. dream 【答案】41. A 42. D 43. B 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. B 48. C 49. C 50. B 51. A 52. D 53. A 54. D 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者37年前上平面几何课的经历，Mr. Dalton鼓励作者勇敢表达自己的观点，这让作者受益匪浅。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我既没有惹上麻烦，也没有引起注意。A. noticed注意到；B. caught抓住；C. heard听见；D. ignored忽视。根据上文“didn’t dare to say much”可知，作者不敢说太多，所以不太引人注意。故选A。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：快到年底的时候，Mr. Dalton想检查一下我们的几何知识，给我们做了一个25道对/错题的测试。A. intelligence智力；B. method方法；C. awareness意识；D. knowledge知识。根据下文“gave us a 25-question true/false test.”可知，老师是想检查同学们的知识。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：测试给出了每个问题的结论。A. answer回答；B. problem问题；C. choice选择；D. theory理论。根据上文“25-question true/false test”可知，测试题里有25个问题。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果我们可以用我们的定理来证明这个结果，答案就是正确的；否则为假。A. correct纠正；B. prove证明；C. change改变；D. acquire获得。根据下一段“on that proof”可知，学生要证明问题的结论。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我轻松地做了24道题，但第17道是一个挑战！A. sign标志；B. mistake错误；C. challenge挑战；D. chance机会。根据上文“I breezed through 24 problems, but”中的but表转折可知，第17道难，是一个挑战。故选C。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我花了30分钟做证明，在纸上写满了定理和计算，直到最后证明出来。A. decorating装饰；B. wrapping包，裹；C. combining结合；D. covering覆盖。根据下文“my page with theorems and calculations”可知，作者在纸上写满了定理和计算，也就是用定理和计算覆盖了纸。故选D。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：很满意，我把问题标记为正确，然后交了试卷。A. Confused困惑的；B. Satisfied满意的；C. Frustrated沮丧的；D. Astonished震惊的。根据上文“until the proof was there”可知，作者证明完了所有的题，所以感到很满意。故选B。 【48题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，我得了96分，而第17题被标错了！A. Doubtfully怀疑地；B. Fortunately幸运的是；C. Surprisingly出乎意料的是；D. Excitedly兴奋地。根据下文“I received a 96, and number 17 was marked wrong”可知，第17题错了，这出乎作者预料。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当Mr. Dalton问有什么问题时，我的手一下子举了起来。A. drew back回避，退缩；B. reached out伸出手；C. shot up迅速上升，举起；D. hang down垂下。根据下文“The correct answer to number 17 is true”可知，作者举手说自己第17题做对了。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Mr. Dalton没有争辩说这是一次全国标准化考试，我可能知道答案是什么，而是给了我一个鼓励的微笑，让我向全班展示我的证明。A. complaining抱怨；B. arguing争论；C. discussing谈论；D. persuading说服。根据下文“this was a nationally standardized test and what I could possibly know about the answer”可知，老师没有争论说这是标准化考试。故选B。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Mr. Dalton没有争辩说这是一次全国标准化考试，我可能知道答案是什么，而是给了我一个鼓励的微笑，让我向全班展示我的证明。A. encouraging鼓励的；B. embarrassing令人尴尬的；C. uncomfortable不舒服的；D. innocent无罪的。根据下文“asked me to present my proof to the class”可知，老师鼓励作者去展示自己的证明。故选A。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我的演示之后，每个人都一致认为正确答案是正确的，并报以热烈的掌声。A. laughter笑；B. pride骄傲；C. relief宽慰，轻松；D. applause掌声。根据上文“everyone agreed”可知，每个人都同意，大家为作者鼓掌。故选D。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：自从上了那堂几何课，我就有信心说出自己的想法。A. voice说出；B. reflect反映；C. find发现；D. change改变。根据下文“my own ideas”和倒数第三段的““The correct answer to number 17 is true!””可知，作者有信心说出自己的想法了。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很感激Mr. Dalton允许我挑战他的权威。A. responsibility责任；B. reputation名声；C. patience耐心；D. authority权威。根据上文“this was a nationally standardized test and what I could possibly know about the answer”可知，作者的老师没有争论这是标准化考试，而是允许作者挑战自己的权威，故选D。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那一天的经历就像是Mr. Dalton送给我的礼物，它对我的生活有很大的帮助。A. gift礼物；B. talent才能；C. goal目标；D. dream梦想。根据上文“Ever since that geometry class, I’ve developed the confidence”可知，从那天起作者有信心说出自己的想法了，这对作者来说是老师送的一个礼物。故选A。 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。 On the playground of a town school in Tanghe county in Central China’s Henan province, a bus full of science kits stops by. It quickly draws a crowd of pupils eager to explore ___56___ is inside. Soon, several robots are carefully unloaded ___57___ the bus and begin dancing with consistent human-like moves. The children watch cheerfully, bursting into laughter as the robots ___58___ (gentle) extend their hands to invite them to join the dance. The bus was not a performance group of any kind ___59___ a mobile science class jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, the China Science and Technology Museum and a social media platform, ___60___ (aim) to sow seeds of passion for science among children in the ___61___ (country) vast rural areas. Lyu Guofan, chairman of the Henan Association for Science and Technology, says that rural areas are mostly faced with a ___62___ (short) of teachers and equipment ___63___ (qualify) for scientific education. Since February, scientists, science educators and science museum staff ___64___ (walk) into 18 town schools in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Henan and Gansu provinces. In May last year, the education ministry and other departments released a document ____65____ (strengthen) scientific education in primary and secondary schools, promising to ensure that a more sound system will be in place in three to five years. 【答案】56. what 57. from 58. gently 59. but 60. aiming 61. country’s 62. shortage 63. qualified 64. have walked##have been walking 65. to strengthen 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了中国政府落实“科教兴国”战略过程中一个具体的案例。 【56题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：它很快吸引了一群渴望探索里面的学生。引导宾语从句，从句缺少主语，指物，用what。故填what。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：很快，几个机器人被小心翼翼地从车上卸下来，开始以一致的人类动作跳舞。短语unload from表示“从……卸下”。故填from。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：孩子们高兴地看着，当机器人轻轻地伸出手邀请他们加入舞蹈时，孩子们笑了起来。修饰动词extend应用副词gently。故填gently。 【59题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：这辆巴士不是任何形式的表演团体，而是由教育部、中国科技馆和一个社交媒体平台联合组织的移动科学班，旨在向广大农村地区的孩子们播下科学热情的种子。句型not…but…表示“不是……而是……”。故填but。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这辆巴士不是任何形式的表演团体，而是由教育部、中国科技馆和一个社交媒体平台联合组织的移动科学班，旨在向广大农村地区的孩子们播下科学热情的种子。此处aim与bus构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填aiming。 【61题详解】 考查所有格。句意：这辆巴士不是任何形式的表演团体，而是由教育部、中国科技馆和一个社交媒体平台联合组织的移动科学班，旨在向广大农村地区的孩子们播下科学热情的种子。此处country与areas构成所属关系，应用名词所有格形式。故填country’s。 【62题详解】 考查名词。句意：河南省科学技术协会主席吕国藩表示，农村地区主要面临着科学教育教师和设备短缺的问题。短语a shortage of表示“短缺”。故填shortage。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：河南省科学技术协会主席吕国藩表示，农村地区主要面临着科学教育教师和设备短缺的问题。此处qualify与equipment构成被动关系，用过去分词作定语。故填qualified。 【64题详解】 考查时态。句意：自今年2月以来，科学家、科学教育工作者和科技馆工作人员已经走进了广西壮族自治区、河南和甘肃的18所乡镇学校。根据上文Since February可知，表示过去的动作对现在的影响应用现在完成时；或表示发生在过去的动作不间断进行到现在，用现在完成进行时，主语为science educators and science museum staff，助动词用have。故填have walked/have been walking。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：去年5月，教育部和其他部门发布了一份加强中小学科学教育的文件，承诺在三到五年内确保一个更完善的系统到位。此处strengthen在句中作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to strengthen。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 66. 假定你是李华，与交换生同学Sam要共同完成一篇英语小论文。Sam提议用AI完成初稿。请你用英语给他发一封邮件，内容包括：1. 你对Sam提议的想法和理由；2. 你的建议及计划。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sam, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sam I do agree that AI can be a helpful companion when utilized into our writing assignment, as you suggested before. But I don’t think we become totally dependent on it to finish our draft. So I have to reject your proposal. While working on the first draft, we should explore our own experiences to express our own thoughts and opinions. Convenient and efficient as AI is, it lacks a certain aura and reflection, which is crucial for the development of critical-thinking. Therefore, from my perspective, it can be more prudent if we finish the work originally with our creativity and imagination. Besides, why not meet after school this Friday and work out an outline together and then split up for our own parts? BTW, turn to AI to polish our language is a workable idea! Hope you can consider my suggestions and let’s write our own stories. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。因要与交换生同学Sam要共同完成一篇英语小论文，Sam提议用AI完成初稿。要求考生用英语给他发一封邮件，告诉Sam自己对提议的想法和理由；以及给出建议及计划。 【详解】1.词汇积累 有益处的：helpful→ beneficial 使用： utilize → use 拒绝：reject→ turn down/refuse 建议：suggestion→ advice 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句： BTW, turn to AI to polish our language is a workable idea! 拓展句： BTW, turn to AI to polish our language is a workable idea, which is bound to help us a lot. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I do agree that AI can be a helpful companion when utilized into our writing assignment, as you suggested before. （运用了that引导的宾语从句，以及as引导定语从句） 【高分句型2】 Convenient and efficient as AI is, it lacks a certain aura and reflection, which is crucial for the development of critical-thinking. （运用了倒装句以及which 引导的非限制性定语从句） 第二节(满分 25 分) 67. 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。 Ava, a fifth-grader, longed for a cell phone like her peers but had to wait until she was thirteen. To persuade her parents, she penned an essay, demonstrating she was mature enough for a cell phone. Her parents, impressed, gave her an old phone. “Ava,” her dad said seriously, “a cell phone isn’t just for fun and games. It’s a significant responsibility. You must keep your phone secure. You must silence it in public spaces. You must...” He listed all of the ways that she had to be responsible with her phone. But Ava, too busy with choosing the perfect wallpaper, downloading apps, and chatting with her best friend Sarah, only half-listened. Over the weekend, Sarah’s mom took the girls to a movie. Normally Ava avoided horror films, but Sarah’s pleading words with funny memes (表情包) had somehow convinced Ava that the movie might actually be enjoyable. Before the movie started, Sarah’s mom instructed the girls to silence their phones out of respect for others. As the movie’s tension built, Ava found herself growing increasingly uncomfortable. “I need to go to the bathroom,” Ava whispered to Sarah. After the movie, while waiting for Sarah’s mom to fetch the car, Ava felt a sinking feeling. “I can’t find my phone!” she shrieked, patting down all of her pockets. Panic-stricken, Ava searched her bag, yet her phone seemed to have vanished. Ava got into the car, her stomach in knots. “Are you going to tell your parents?” Sarah whispered to Ava on their ride back. Ava was silent, her mind racing with the consequences. She could envision her parents’ disappointed faces and harsh words. She feared that this incident might lead to her parents taking away the privilege of having a phone altogether. As they arrived, Ava climbed out of the car and trudged home, her heart heavy with what had happened. 注意: 1. 续写词数应为150 个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The moment Ava walked in, her parents greeted her with a smile. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then her parents drove Ava back to the cinema. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The moment Ava walked in, her parents greeted her with a smile. She knew she had to tell them about the lost phone, but words stuck in her throat. Recalling the trust they had put in her with the phone, Ava felt a pang of distress as she prepared to confess. “I…I’ve lost my phone.” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. Her father’s brow furrowed. “Did it perhaps fall from your pocket during the movie? Or could it have…?” Her mother inquired anxiously. When Ava admitted that, in her panic, she had forgotten to go back and search properly or ask for help, her parents exchanged a silent glance. “Accidents happen.” Her father assured her. “We’ll figure this out together.” Then her parents drove her back to the cinema. They went to the reception desk and asked the cinema staff for help. It turned out that someone had turned the phone in to the front desk. They took the phone back. With a voice choked by emotion, Ava apologized to her father, “I know I messed up, Dad.” Placing a hand on her shoulder, her father told Ava that maturity wasn’t just about having a phone or not, but about how she handled situations, especially when they went wrong. “It comes along with a sense of responsibility. Remember to be responsible for your phone!” Her mother added, putting the phone back into Ava’s hand. As she held the device, she felt the familiar weight, a weight more significant than before. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了五年级学生Ava渴望拥有一部手机，并在十三岁时终于得到了父母的许可。然而，她在初次使用手机时并未充分听取父亲的告诫，导致在一次外出看电影时遗失了手机。Ava非常害怕父母会因此对她失望并收回使用手机的特权，因此她在回家的路上心情沉重。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Ava走进来的那一刻，她的父母微笑着迎接她。”可知，第一段可描写Ava回家后向父母坦白手机丢失的情景以及父母的反应。 ②由第二段首句内容“然后她的父母开车送Ava回电影院。”可知，第二段可描写Ava的父母得知她丢失手机后，主动开车带她回到电影院寻找手机，并最终成功找回手机的经过。 2.续写线索：Ava告诉父母自己丢了手机——父母询问——Ava承认没有回去找——父母安慰——父母帮忙找回手机——父母讲道理——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①告知：tell/inform ②承认：admit/acknowledge ③拿回：take...back/get...back 情绪类 ①痛苦：distress/pain ②焦急地：anxiously/fretfully 【点睛】[高分句型1] Recalling the trust they had put in her with the phone, Ava felt a pang of distress as she prepared to confess.(由现在分词作状语，that/which引导的限制性定语从句，省略了that/which和as引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2] Placing a hand on her shoulder, her father told Ava that maturity wasn’t just about having a phone or not, but about how she handled situations, especially when they went wrong. (由现在分词作状语，that引导的宾语从句，how引导的宾语从句和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 $$ 北仑中学2024学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the woman do yesterday? A. She played football. B. She watched a game. C. She worked in the lab. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A tiger in the zoo. B. A storybook. C. A tourist attraction. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers doing? A. Studying a book. B. Reading a letter. C. Collecting money. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who are the speakers likely to be? A. Police officers. B. Cleaners. C. Builders. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will David hand in the paper? A. On April 21st. B. On April 22nd. C. On April 23rd. 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。听每段对话或独自前，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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the man calling the woman? A. To confirm her daily arrangements. B. To remind her of an appointment. C To reschedule a physical exam. 7 What will the woman do on Friday? A. Attend a meeting. B. Take a business trip. C. Have a checkup. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where would Phil rather live? A. In the city centre. B. In the west suburbs. C. In the east of the city. 9. What do we know about the first flat? A. It’s far from the station. B. It’s well-equipped. C. It may be noisy. 10. What is a disadvantage of the second flat? A. It’s too expensive. B. It lacks a shower. C. It has a small living room. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Why are the speakers waiting? A. To attend a class. B. To give a concert. C. To buy tickets. 12. Where does the woman work now? A. In Chicago. B. In Seattle. C. In Los Angeles. 13. Who is Susan? A. The man’s wife. B. The man’s colleague. C. The man’s doctor. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What are the special boards used for? A. Producing energy. B. Covering buildings. C. Keeping sunshine out. 15. Where are the gardens? A. On the roofs. B. In the backyards. C. Next to the workstations. 16 How will Molly go home today? A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car. 17. What does Molly say about BedZED? A. There’s plenty of parking space. B. It is really environment-friendly. C. The public transportation is poor. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. Who is the director? A. Charles Parker. B. Lance Beaumont. C. April Delaney. 19. What does Carlo Martinez do? A. A producer. B. A screenwriter. C. An actor. 20. What will the listeners probably do next? A. Ask questions. B. Applaud for the speaker. C. Comment on a movie. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A WELCOME TO PAI PAI DOWNTOWN-18 Duncan Street Click here to make a reservation. Hours of operation: Mon 4:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. Tue-Thur 11:45 a.m. — 9:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11:45 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. Sun 11:30 a.m. — 9:30 p.m. Reserve We have limited reservations available to welcome more walk-in guests to enjoy the PAI experience. To book a reservation, please email us at downtown@paitoronto.com. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday lunch reservations begin at 2:00 p.m.; walk-ins are welcome before then. Order Chef Nuit’s favorite dishes are highly recommended. Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions prior to ordering! Please note a 20% service charge will automatically be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more. Catering Bring a little bit of PAI to the office, a cozy get-together, or a buzzing party. Whatever the occasion may be, our Catering Team would love to offer delivery services. Please send your inquiry below and our Catering Team will contact you at our earliest convenience. Special notice Our chain store PAI UPTOWN is temporarily closed for lunch service from October 4 to October 10 due to necessary maintenance. It will remain OPEN FOR DINNER SERVICE AS USUAL during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Reviews I could taste every ingredient. Even though I have a seafood allergy, I can have a great meal without worrying about it. — Milad ES Nice restaurant with good Thai flavors! But it seems that they were trying to process as many people as possible, so it was hard to enjoy food slowly with kids. I might try take out next time. — Edmund 21. On which day(s) does the restaurant have the longest operating hours? A. Monday B. Tuesday — Thursday C. Friday — Saturday D. Sunday 22. Which of the following is NOT true? A. The restaurant can tailor food to customers’ needs. B. You cannot have lunch at PAI UPTOWN on October 6. C. PAI can deliver food to your office if you are having a meeting. D. You will pay a 20% tip if you have a date with your girlfriend at PAI. 23. Where does the text possibly come from? A. A travel brochure. B. A newspaper. C. A website. D. A text book. B As a college professor, I am required to hold an office hour before my lecture. These office hours are optional and tend to be busier at the beginning and end of a semester (学期). In the middle, they can become quiet. A few years ago I was given a flute (长笛) as a gift, so I decided that I would use my quiet office hours to practice this new instrument. The experience brought unexpected insights into performance anxiety. I held my office hour in the near-empty lecture hall, one hour before the class began. The hall was open to any student who wished to talk with me about coursework or to take a seat and quietly read before the lecture began. I would assemble (组装) my flute, open my lesson book, and begin working on the instrument I had never played before. I also followed online video lessons—all done in front of a few students who would come early to class. I would begin playing long tones, closing my eyes and “forgetting” that anyone was in the room with me. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety while learning a new instrument in front of others. Had I been playing my main instrument, I would have had more concern about the level of my playing and how my playing was being received. However, in this setting, it was clear that I was an absolute beginner with no expectations of impressing anyone with my mastery. My attention was set on figuring the instrument out. I had no expectations of how I would sound and had little expectations of sounding like anything more than a beginner. There have been many things I have learned from my experiment of learning an instrument in public. Whenever musicians talk with me about their stage fright, I offer them this story. 24. What is “an office hour” for? A. The professors to show talents. B. The students to appreciate music. C. The teachers to offer consultation. D. The lecturers to make preparations. 25. Why did the author play a flute? A To pass the time. B. To give a lecture. C. To do a research. D. To attract students. 26. What made the author at ease when playing the flute? A. The technique from the video. B. His impressive performance. C. The audience’s active response. D. His concentration on playing. 27. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. My Joy of, Learning a New Thing B. My Tip on Performing in the Public C. My Discovery to Ease Stage Fright D. My Office Hour Before Every Lesson C Researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research analyzed historical food prices across various food categories and countries globally, looking at the impact of climatic changes on food inflation (通货膨胀) and the potential implications of future climate change. They found that annual food inflation will rise by 3.2 percent per year and overall inflation by 1.18 percent per year by 2035. And all nations will be impacted, while hot regions and summers will see the most significant consequences. “Looking at over 27,000 observations of historical data, we found that increases in temperatures can increase food prices, particularly in hot regions and seasons,” said Max Kotz, a co-author of the study, “under future climate conditions, these impacts could become large, threatening the price stability commands of central banks, such as the ECB ( European Central Bank), which aims to keep inflation below 2 percent.” The report highlighted how rising or unstable prices endanger human welfare and economic and political stability, pointing to United Nations data showing that the cost-of-living crisis in 2021/22 resulted in 71 million more people falling into poverty globally. The study found that increases in temperatures, particularly in hot regions and during summers, lead to heightened inflation levels, which are more pronounced in lower latitudes (纬度) like Africa and South America. Regions at higher latitudes experience seasonal peaks, mostly in the summer months. Data showed a 1℃ rise in average monthly temperatures affects prices for nearly a year, similarly to extra rainfall. However, price impacts resulting from extreme drought are only temporary. Researchers examined the extremely hot European summer of 2022, when heat and drought had far-reaching effects on agriculture and the economy. “We estimate that the 2022 summer heat extreme increased food inflation in Europe by about 0.6 percent,” said Kotz. Researchers claimed that future warming projected for 2035 would multiply the impacts of such extremes by up to 50 percent. These effects are particularly relevant for currency unions with a 2 percent inflation target, such as the Eurozone, and will continue to increase with future global warming. 28. What is the first paragraph mainly about? A. Natural consequences of climate change. B. The link between food price s and climate. C. Food prices in hot regions during summers. D. The impact of food inflation on food prices. 29. What might the rising prices lead to according to the researchers’ report? A. Massive poverty. B. Human welfare. C. Environmental crisis. D. Economic stability. 30. Why is the European summer of 2022 mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To give an example of the research findings. B. To provide reasons for the researchers’ doubt. C. To show practical significance of the research. D. To state researchers’ methods for data analysis. 31. What is the researchers’ attitude toward food inflation? A. Unclear. B. Dismissive. C. Doubtful. D. Concerned. D About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics. Kyle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar. Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors. Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener’s attention. Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption. In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social. media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world. 32. According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years? A. They show posts in a time-based order. B. They prioritize posts from friends and family. C. They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs. D. They provide more content to meet different needs. 33. What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations? A. They make users more active consumers. B. They shape users’ preferences and behaviors. C. They reduce the influence of content creators. D. They expose users to diverse and challenging content. 34. How do algorithms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms? A. By encouraging musicians to create longer songs. B. By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks. C. By giving musicians more control and choice over their music. D. By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms. 35. What can be concluded from the text? A. Tech companies should have more departments. B. Social media algorithms give content creators less opportunities. C. Social media algorithms flatten our culture by making decisions for us. D. Network platforms have increased the common recommendations for 10 years. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。 Launch Your Spiritual Journey A spiritual journey is a personal adventure where you div e deep into understanding and connecting with your inner self. ____36____ To achieve a profound sense of your spiritual essence. Here’s a simple guide on how to start your spiritual journey. Set your intentions Like preparing for a marathon, the first step is to establish your goals. ____37____ Are you looking for inner peace or a deeper understanding of your life purpose? As you navigate your spiritual journey, you can reflect on these intentions, reminding yourself of why you started and what you’re striving for. Read and learn Consider books about spirituality and personal growth as your guidance. They are packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Keep in mind, it’s not about gathering much information. ____38____ So take moments to think about these ideas and see how they fit with your experiences. Find a mentor A mentor can serve a significant role in your spiritual exploration. And your mentor could be anyone — a spiritual teacher, a trusted friend, or even a family member, who has a profound understanding of the spiritual world. They’ve journeyed through the ups and downs, faced challenges, and emerged enlightened. ____39____ It can brighten your path and make the journey feel less overwhelming. Maintain a spiritual diary This diary is a tangible reflection of your inner explorations, and plays a vital role in your spiritual progression. Writing regularly can foster mindfulness and enhance self-awareness. ____40____ Finally, this diary can allow you to revisit those past entries, recognize your growth, and draw inspiration for the future. Now that you’ve uncovered the steps to launch a spiritual journey, why not get a taste of this transformative experience? A. But the truth? B. And the ultimate goal? C. Their wisdom, therefore, can be a lighthouse for you. D. It’s a voyage into the deepest corners of your memories. E. This means identifying what you hope to achieve or discover. F. It’s about finding the wisdom that truly speaks to your journey. G. It can also help you express and strengthen your understandings. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I wasn’t an outgoing kid and just didn’t dare to say much. I neither got in trouble nor got ____41____. My classmates would call me a nerd (书呆子) . Somehow, Mr. Dalton’s plane geometry class really clicked for me. Toward the end of the year, Mr. Dalton wanted to check our ____42____ of geometry and gave us a 25-question true/false test. The test presented each ____43____ with a conclusion shown. If we could ____44____ the result using our theorems (定理) , the answer was true; otherwise, it was false. I breezed through 24 problems, but number 17 was a ____45____! I spent 30 minutes on that proof, ____46____ my page with theorems and calculations, until the proof was there at last. ____47____, I marked the question true and handed in the test. ____48____, I received a 96, and number 17 was marked wrong! When Mr. Dalton asked if there were any questions, my hand ____49____ . “The correct answer to number 17 is true!” Instead of ____50____ that this was a nationally standardized test and what I could possibly know about the answer, Mr. Dalton gave me an ____51____ smile and asked me to present my proof to the class. After my demonstration, everyone agreed, with ____52____ no less, that the correct answer was true. Ever since that geometry class, I’ve developed the confidence to ____53____ my own ideas. I am grateful to Mr. Dalton for allowing me to challenge his ____54____. The experience of that day was like a ____55____ from Mr. Dalton and it has served me well in my life. 41. A. noticed B. caught C. heard D. ignored 42. A. intelligence B. method C. awareness D. knowledge 43. A. answer B. problem C. choice D. theory 44. A. correct B. prove C. change D. acquire 45. A. sign B. mistake C. challenge D. chance 46. A. decorating B. wrapping C. combining D. covering 47. A. Confused B. Satisfied C. Frustrated D. Astonished 48 A. Doubtfully B. Fortunately C. Surprisingly D. Excitedly 49. A. drew back B. reached out C. shot up D. hang down 50. A. complaining B. arguing C. discussing D. persuading 51. A. encouraging B. embarrassing C. uncomfortable D. innocent 52. A. laughter B. pride C. relief D. applause 53. A. voice B. reflect C. find D. change 54. A. responsibility B. reputation C. patience D. authority 55. A. gift B. talent C. goal D. dream 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。 On the playground of a town school in Tanghe county in Central China’s Henan province, a bus full of science kits stops by. It quickly draws a crowd of pupils eager to explore ___56___ is inside. Soon, several robots are carefully unloaded ___57___ the bus and begin dancing with consistent human-like moves. The children watch cheerfully, bursting into laughter as the robots ___58___ (gentle) extend their hands to invite them to join the dance. The bus was not a performance group of any kind ___59___ a mobile science class jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, the China Science and Technology Museum and a social media platform, ___60___ (aim) to sow seeds of passion for science among children in the ___61___ (country) vast rural areas. Lyu Guofan, chairman of the Henan Association for Science and Technology, says that rural areas are mostly faced with a ___62___ (short) of teachers and equipment ___63___ (qualify) for scientific education. Since February, scientists, science educators and science museum staff ___64___ (walk) into 18 town schools in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Henan and Gansu provinces. In May last year, the education ministry and other departments released a document ____65____ (strengthen) scientific education in primary and secondary schools, promising to ensure that a more sound system will be in place in three to five years. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 66. 假定你是李华，与交换生同学Sam要共同完成一篇英语小论文。Sam提议用AI完成初稿。请你用英语给他发一封邮件，内容包括：1. 你对Sam提议的想法和理由；2. 你的建议及计划。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sam, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分 25 分) 67. 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。 Ava, a fifth-grader, longed for a cell phone like her peers but had to wait until she was thirteen. To persuade her parents, she penned an essay, demonstrating she was mature enough for a cell phone. Her parents, impressed, gave her an old phone. “Ava,” her dad said seriously, “a cell phone isn’t just for fun and games. It’s a significant responsibility. You must keep your phone secure. You must silence it in public spaces. You must...” He listed all of the ways that she had to be responsible with her phone. But Ava, too busy with choosing the perfect wallpaper, downloading apps, and chatting with her best friend Sarah, only half-listened. Over the weekend, Sarah’s mom took the girls to a movie. Normally Ava avoided horror films, but Sarah’s pleading words with funny memes (表情包) had somehow convinced Ava that the movie might actually be enjoyable. Before the movie started, Sarah’s mom instructed the girls to silence their phones out of respect for others. As the movie’s tension built, Ava found herself growing increasingly uncomfortable. “I need to go to the bathroom,” Ava whispered to Sarah. After the movie, while waiting for Sarah’s mom to fetch the car, Ava felt a sinking feeling. “I can’t find my phone!” she shrieked, patting down all of her pockets. Panic-stricken, Ava searched her bag, yet her phone seemed to have vanished. Ava got into the car, her stomach in knots. “Are you going to tell your parents?” Sarah whispered to Ava on their ride back. Ava was silent, her mind racing with the consequences. She could envision her parents’ disappointed faces and harsh words. She feared that this incident might lead to her parents taking away the privilege of having a phone altogether. As they arrived, Ava climbed out of the car and trudged home, her heart heavy with what had happened. 注意: 1. 续写词数应为150 个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The moment Ava walked in, her parents greeted her with a smile. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then her parents drove Ava back to the cinema. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$