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金沙一中2026届高二年级（上）期中考试监测卷 英语 （满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、班级填写在答题卡相应位置上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 4. 请保持答题卡平整，不能折叠。考试结束，监考员将答题卡收回。 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. When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 2:30. C. At about 3:30. 2. Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a big house. 3. What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet Mr. Cooper. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas gifts. B. A coin collection. C. Family members. 5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. 第二节 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Nervous. B. Bored. C. Confident. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What happened to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He forgot to pick up his aunt. C. He can’t drive his car now. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A. The hospital. B. The airport. C. Paul’s house. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the woman? A. An actress. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Taking notes carefully. B. Sharing opinions. C. Stopping talking. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 8. C. 9. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Fall. C. Winter. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. French. B. English. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s got a promotion. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s just found a well-paid job. 18. What did Alice Green do for the company last year? A. She set up a new department. B. She helped increase the sales. C She developed a new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Sales figures. C. Public praise. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A. Give a speech. B. Change her office. C. Meet some customers. 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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Online Volunteering service of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is offering a platform to contribute your skills and expertise virtually towards achieving sustainable human development. Through it, you can connect with UN agencies, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations — from any device, anywhere in the world. While extending your network, you can also get first-hand practical experience. Requirements: ●To sign up on the Unified Volunteering Platform and apply for Online Volunteer assignments, you must be at least 18 years of age. ●Each assignment will have specific requirements. You can choose one according to your own preference and your capability. ●As an Online Volunteer, you can only support organizations remotely in assignments up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks for each assignment. Service rules: ●Online Volunteers are not under contract with the UNV program or the engaging organization. ●Online Volunteers do not receive any kind of financial benefits. Procedures: ●Volunteers find assignments of their interest and apply. ●Organizations select the volunteers they want to engage. ●Volunteers and organizations work together online. ●Volunteers and organizations provide feedback on their cooperation. ●Organizations issue an electronic certificate of appreciation to their volunteers. Want to join us? Please click here. 1. What can a volunteer get through the UNV program? A. Financial benefits. B. Improved Internet skills. C. First-hand practical experience. D. A handwritten certificate. 2. Which is one of the requirements for the applicants? A. Being younger than 18 years old. B. Signing a contract with the UNV program. C. Having some previous experience. D. Working 12 weeks for an assignment at most. 3. How can you apply to the UNV? A. By writing a letter. B. By visiting a website. C. By sending an E-mail. D. By making a phone call. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要主要介绍了联合国志愿者(UNV)计划的在线志愿服务项目，包括其目的、要求、服务规则、参与流程以及如何加入等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Through it, you can connect with UN agencies, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations — from any device, anywhere in the world. While extending your network, you can also get first-hand practical experience.(通过这个平台，你可以使用任何设备，在世界上的任何地方与联合国机构、政府、公共机构和民间社会组织建立联系。在拓展人脉的同时，你也可以获得第一手的实践经验。)”可知，志愿者通过UNV计划可以获得第一手的实践经验。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Requirements部分中的“As an Online Volunteer, you can only support organizations remotely in assignments up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks for each assignment.(作为在线志愿者，你只能远程支持组织，每项任务每周最多工作20小时，每项任务最长持续12周。)”可知，申请者的要求之一是每项任务最多工作12周。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Want to join us? Please click here.(想加入我们吗？请点击这里。)”可知，点击该链接可能会跳转到申请加入UNV的网站，因此申请加入UNV的方式是通过访问一个网站。故选B。 B Firstly, Mohiuddin was looking at global environmental issues with the hope of finding one that his entrepreneurial (企业家的) spirit could deal with. He would finally focus on plastic use, the overreliance on it in society, and the dangers of plastic pollution in the form of microplastic particles (颗粒). In particular, he wanted to find an alternative to one of the most common plastic products used today: the plastic shopping bag. According to The Better India, he started studying a biodegradable polymer (生物可降解聚合物) that was first formed and researched in the 1980s called PBAT. At the time, it was made with corn and potatoes. After identifying a suitable class of machinery to produce the PBAT bags in Gujarat, his speech on PBAT received nearly $100,000 in seed funding that allowed him to start the project. “I tried to balance both my studies and the operations of the company — from collecting raw material, helping workers to produce bags, to delivering the products in the market,” Mohiuddin told The Better India. “I used to sleep in a corner in the factory.” Overcoming bankruptcy (破产), university studies, and long-term unfinished orders, Mohiuddin’s startup company finally started to make profits, and today produces almost 500,000 bags per year, with a total revenue of $ 180,000. “I am glad I am able to contribute my part. Not having a normal college life can be tiring sometimes, but in the end, it is all worth it. I feel content when I go back to sleep. But much more needs to be done to make India plastic-free, and I will continue to strive for it,” he adds. 4. What is the primary focus of Mohiuddin’s entrepreneurial efforts? A. To develop replacements to plastic shopping bags. B. To improve traditional plastic products. C. To promote the use of corn in producing. D. To lengthen the use of plastic shopping bags. 5. What was the result of Mohiuddin’s speech on PBAT? A. He received a sum of money for his studies. B. He gained the fund to start his project. C. He got to know many investors. D. He decided to put off the project. 6. What can be inferred about Mohiuddin from paragraph 3? A. He solved many kinds of environmental issues. B. He was willing to lose personal comfort for his goals. C. He considered learning more important than business. D. He sought advice from experts for developing his business. 7. How does Mohiuddin feel about the progress he has made? A. Confused. B. Regretful. C. Satisfied. D. Challenged. 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了Mohiuddin发挥企业家精神，为了帮助解决全球环境问题之一的塑料使用问题而做出的努力。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“He would finally focus on plastic use, the overreliance on it in society, and the dangers of plastic pollution in the form of microplastic particles (颗粒). In particular, he wanted to find an alternative to one of the most common plastic products used today: the plastic shopping bag.(他最后关注的是塑料的使用，社会对塑料的过度依赖，以及微塑料颗粒形式的塑料污染的危险。他特别想找到一种替代品，来替代如今最常用的塑料产品之一：塑料购物袋)”可知，Mohiuddin创业努力的主要重点是开发塑料购物袋的替代品。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“After identifying a suitable class of machinery to produce the PBAT bags in Gujarat, his speech on PBAT received nearly $100,000 in seed funding that allowed him to start the project.(在确定了在古吉拉特邦生产PBAT袋的合适机器类别后，他关于PBAT的演讲获得了近10万美元的种子基金，使他得以启动这个项目)”可知，在Mohiuddin关于PBAT的演讲后，他获得了启动他的项目的资金。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段““I tried to balance both my studies and the operations of the company — from collecting raw material, helping workers to produce bags, to delivering the products in the market,” Mohiuddin told The Better India. “I used to sleep in a corner in the factory.”(“我试图平衡我的学习和公司的运作——从收集原材料，帮助工人生产袋子，到向市场运送产品，”Mohiuddin告诉《更好的印度》。“我以前睡在工厂的一个角落里。”)”可推知，Mohiuddin为了实现自己的目标，宁愿放弃自己的舒适而奋斗。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““I am glad I am able to contribute my part. Not having a normal college life can be tiring sometimes, but in the end, it is all worth it. I feel content when I go back to sleep. But much more needs to be done to make India plastic-free, and I will continue to strive for it,” he adds.(“我很高兴我能贡献我的一部分。没有正常的大学生活有时会很累，但最终，这一切都是值得的。当我再次入睡时，我感到很满足。但要使印度摆脱塑料污染还有很多工作要做，我将继续为此而努力，”他补充说)”可知，Mohiuddin对于自己取得的进步很满足。故选C。 C Fantasy author George Martin has spent 12 years working on The Winds of Winter, the long-awaited sixth part in the series that excited the book fans. With no publishing date in sight, one fan decided to write the story himself, or rather, he asked ChatGPT to write it for him. Surprisingly, the AI quickly produced a 683,276-word work of high quality. But this raises an important question whether AI programs like ChatGPT really produce the kind of writing that moves us and speaks to our souls. “There is a misunderstanding that large language models are not good at writing in an artistic style,” an author Sean Michaels tells BBC. “In fact, they can do it easily and quite well, just like all the image-generating (生成) software can make photos in the styles of Wes Anderson or David Lynch.” For his novel Do You Remember Being Born, in which a poet is approached by a tech company to coauthor a collection of poems with their AI, Michaels created a special type of ChatGPT he called “Moorebot”, which through training learned to write in the style of real-world poet Marianne Moore, further making the distinction (区分) between human and machine unclear. Although some writers oppose the rise of AI out of concern for their jobs, others have put the debate in an older, broader dialogue on the meaning and purpose of art. The Oscar-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman has openly expressed his dislike of machine learning. Looking beyond the standard definition of creativity — creating something new and original — Kaufman describes art as any form of expression that establishes an emotional connection between people. Even if AI were capable of writing something emotional, which Michaels claimed it can, Kaufman would refuse to recognise this as art. “If I read a poem,” he recently said in a statement on AI, “and that poem moves me. I am in love with the person who wrote it. I can’t be in love with a computer program. I can’t, because it isn’t anything.” 8. Why is the story of the book fan told? A. To show the popularity of the series. B. To introduce an important question on AI. C. To arouse concern about human writers. D. To prove the writing efficiency of ChatGPT. 9. What are paragraph 2 and 3 mainly about? A. The way that AI writing works. B. A misunderstanding of ChatGPT. C. An example in favour of AI creation. D. The writing methods of Michael’s novel. 10. Which can be considered as art according to Charlie Kaufman? A. A program-generated novel. B. A perfect copy of Wes Anderson’s. C. An emotional poem by ChatGPT. D. A girl’s drawing to her mum. 11. What can be the best title of the text? A. Can AI Create True Art? B. ChatGPT: Greatest Writer Ever? C. The Rise and Fall of AI Programs. D. Can Hi-Tech Have a Promising Future? 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕AI（如ChatGPT）在文学创作中的应用及其引发的争议进行了讨论，提出了关于AI是否能创作出真正触动人心的艺术作品的问题，并引用了不同人的观点和看法。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Fantasy author George Martin has spent 12 years working on The Winds of Winter, the long-awaited sixth part in the series that excited the book fans. With no publishing date in sight, one fan decided to write the story himself, or rather, he asked ChatGPT to write it for him. Surprisingly, the AI quickly produced a 683,276-word work of high quality. But this raises an important question whether AI programs like ChatGPT really produce the kind of writing that moves us and speaks to our souls.(奇幻小说作家George Martin花了12年时间创作《凛冬的狂风》，这是书迷们翘首以盼的系列小说的第六部。由于出版日期遥遥无期，一位书迷决定亲自撰写这个故事，或者更准确地说，他让ChatGPT为他撰写。令人惊讶的是，这个AI迅速产出了一部683,276字的高质量作品。但这引发了一个重要问题：像ChatGPT这样的AI程序真的能创作出触动我们心灵、与我们灵魂对话的作品吗？)”可知，文章作者讲述这位书迷的故事是为了引出关于AI写作是否能触动人心的重要问题。故选B。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段““There is a misunderstanding that large language models are not good at writing in an artistic style,” an author Sean Michaels tells BBC. “In fact, they can do it easily and quite well, just like all the image-generating (生成) software can make photos in the styles of Wes Anderson or David Lynch.”(“有一种误解，认为大型语言模型不擅长艺术风格的写作，”作家Sean Michaels告诉BBC。“事实上，它们可以很容易地做到这一点，而且做得相当好，就像所有图像生成软件都能制作出Wes Anderson或David Lynch风格的照片一样。”)”以及第三段“For his novel Do You Remember Being Born, in which a poet is approached by a tech company to coauthor a collection of poems with their AI, Michaels created a special type of ChatGPT he called “Moorebot”, which through training learned to write in the style of real-world poet Marianne Moore, further making the distinction (区分) between human and machine unclear.(在创作他的小说《你还记得出生吗？》时，一位诗人被一家科技公司邀请，与他们的AI合作创作一系列诗歌。Michaels为此创造了一种特殊的ChatGPT，他称之为“摩尔机器人”。通过训练，“摩尔机器人”学会了以现实世界中诗人Marianne Moore的风格写作，进一步模糊了人与机器之间的界限。)”可知，这两段都是围绕AI创作的能力展开论述的，都是在举例证明AI可以进行艺术创作。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The Oscar-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman has openly expressed his dislike of machine learning. Looking beyond the standard definition of creativity — creating something new and original — Kaufman describes art as any form of expression that establishes an emotional connection between people.(奥斯卡获奖编剧Charlie Kaufman公开表达了他对机器学习的厌恶。在超越创造力的标准定义——即创造新颖且原创的东西——之外， Kaufman将艺术描述为任何能在人与人之间建立情感联系的表达形式。)”可知，Charlie Kaufman认为艺术的本质不是复制已有的东西，而是表达人类的情感、与他人建立联系以及阐明人类状况，因此他对艺术的定义并不是基于是否由AI创作或作品的完美程度，而是基于作品是否能够表达新的想法和情感，选项D“A girl’s drawing to her mum.(一个女孩给她妈妈的画)”最有可能包含独特的个人情感和意图，因此最有可能被Charlie Kaufman视为艺术。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章第一段讲述了一位书迷使用ChatGPT创作了一本高质量的小说，从而引发了一个重要问题：像ChatGPT这样的AI程序真的能创作出触动我们心灵、与我们灵魂对话的作品吗，接着第二段和第三段通过反驳对ChatGPT的误解和举例论证了AI创作的能力，第四段和第五段通过引用电影制作人Charlie Kaufman的观点，进一步探讨了AI创作是否可以被视为艺术的问题，整篇文章都是围绕AI是否能创造真正的艺术这一问题展开的，因此选项A“(Can AI Create True Art?)AI能创造真正的艺术吗？”能够准确概括文章的主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选A。 D Today’s journalists face modern challenges. Online media platforms are springing up. And the lowly newspaper and its reporters are fighting money, tech, and distrust issues. Journalism students and teachers must emphasize new skills to keep their profession alive. A trustworthy press helps inform people and monitor all levels of government. That is essential to a nation. Yet this useful establishment is growing increasingly unpopular. According to the University of North Carolina (UNC), newsroom jobs across the country are fewer than half what they were 10 years ago. And on many college campuses, the news about the news is bleak too. Take the Syracuse, New York, student-run newspaper The Daily Orange: It isn’t daily anymore. The paper prints just three times each week. Next year, The Diamondback of the University of Maryland will be online only. Half the newspapers that still exist on paper say they don’t print as many copies. And UNC’s The Daily Tar Heel has cut staff pay and rented cheaper offices to make its budget. Considering the problems in journalism, it’s surprising that the enrollment (注册人数) in college journalism programs is up. The Daily Orange managing editor Catherine Leffert calls the layoffs and cutbacks disheartening. “But what keeps me wanting to be a journalist is seeing the effect that The Daily Orange has,” she says. But journalism educators wonder, “Are we preparing young people for a dying industry?” Years ago, journalism graduates took low-level reporter jobs at newspapers or television stations. That still happens. But today’s jobs more often involve digital editing, social media production, and video streaming. Some universities are taking action. The University of Florida offers a sports media program. Several schools highlight statistics-driven data journalism. The news isn’t all bad. Journalism professor Kathleen Culver says, “When I look at 18–and 20-year-olds in journalism and see what they want to do, I’m optimistic.” Maddy Arrowood is the student editor of The Daily Tar Heel. She says her experience makes her more interested in a journalism career, not less. Her optimism “comes from knowing that people still need news. They still need information.” 12. What mainly contributes to the challenges for today’s journalists? A. More printed newspapers are in great need. B. The newsroom jobs are decreasing worldwide. C. Online newspapers take the place of printed ones. D. Online media platforms are developing quickly. 13. What does the underlined word “bleak” in paragraph 2 mean? A Depressing. B. Interesting. C. Inspiring. D. Encouraging. 14. How do some universities respond to today’s journalism? A. They reduce student enrollment. B. They offer students specialized programs. C. They prepare students for low-level reporter jobs. D. They encourage students to run their own newspaper. 15. Why is Maddy Arrowood mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To show people’s positive attitudes to journalists. B. To prove the potential of a career in journalism. C. To show the popularity of The Daily Tar Heel. D. To prove people’s thirst for the latest news. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了新闻业未来的发展与面临的挑战。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Today’s journalists face modern challenges. Online media platforms are springing up. And the lowly newspaper and its reporters are fighting money, tech, and distrust issues. (今天的记者面临着现代的挑战。网络媒体平台如雨后春笋般涌现。地位低下的报纸及其记者正在与金钱、技术和不信任问题作斗争)”可知，今天的记者面临的挑战主要是网络媒体平台发展迅速。故选D。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“According to the University of North Carolina (UNC), newsroom jobs across the country are fewer than half what they were 10 years ago. (根据北卡罗来纳大学（UNC）的数据，全国新闻编辑室的工作岗位不到10年前的一半。)”可知，全国的新闻编辑部的工作岗位不到十年前的一半，结合第三段中的“Take the Syracuse, New York, student-run newspaper The Daily Orange: It isn’t daily anymore. The paper prints just three times each week. Next year, The Diamondback of the University of Maryland will be online only.(以纽约锡拉丘兹的学生报纸《每日橘子报》（the Daily Orange）为例：它不再是日报了。这份报纸每周只印刷三次。明年，马里兰大学的The Diamondback将只在网上开放。)”可知，学生报纸的现状堪忧，由此可知，在许多大学校园里，关于新闻的消息同样也是令人沮丧的，由此可知，划线单词的意思与“令人沮丧的”意义相近。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Some universities are taking action. The University of Florida offers a sports media program. Several schools highlight statistics-driven data journalism. (一些大学正在采取行动。佛罗里达大学提供体育媒体课程。一些学校强调统计驱动的数据新闻。)”可知，一些大学正在采取行动，会给学生提供专门的课程。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Maddy Arrowood is the student editor of The Daily Tar Heel. She says her experience makes her more interested in a journalism career, not less. (Maddy Arrowood是the Daily Tar Heel的学生编辑。她说，她的经历使她对新闻事业更感兴趣，而不是更不感兴趣)”可知，马迪的经历让她对新闻事业更感兴趣，所以最后一段提到她是为了说明“新闻业的发展具有潜力”。故选B。 第二节（共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Traveling is a dream for many people. ___16___ The good news is that with the right strategies and a little creativity, you can experience the wonders of the world without spending too much money. Here are some tips that may be helpful for people wanting to travel with a low budget. Managing your finances. Managing your finances while traveling is important if you want to stay within your budget. You can create a daily budget and track your expenses to ensure you don’t overspend. Take advantage of free attractions and enjoy street food to experience the culture without spending a fortune on dining out. ___17___ Affordable accommodation. ___18___ Fortunately, there are various ways to secure a comfortable place to stay without draining (使流走) your wallet. Consider alternatives like hostels, guesthouses, or even camping, depending on your destination and comfort level. Additionally, booking hotels in advance and taking advantage of discounts can further reduce your expenses. Budget-friendly transportation. Transportation costs can quickly eat into your travel budget, but there are some ways to keep them in check. You can choose budget airlines or look for deals on flight booking websites. ___19___ They can be not only cost-effective but also allow you to fully experience the local culture. ___20___ Timing can significantly impact your travel expenses. Consider planning your trips when the flights and accommodations are often more affordable. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also enjoy fewer crowds. Keep an eye on holiday and festival calendars at your destination to make the most of cultural experiences without the inflated prices. A. Avoiding traveling during the high tourist season. B. People can learn a lot by traveling to different places. C. If possible, consider slow travel options like buses or trains. D. Traveling on a budget is a skill that can save you lots of money. E One of the most significant expenses while traveling is accommodation. F. However the high cost of it often keeps people from exploring new destinations. G. Besides, consider cooking your meals occasionally if you have access to a kitchen. 【答案】16. F 17. G 18. E 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种帮助旅行省钱的方法。 【16题详解】 根据空前“Traveling is a dream for many people.(旅行是许多人的梦想)”以及空后“ The good news is that with the right strategies and a little creativity, you can experience the wonders of the world without spending too much money.(好消息是，有了正确的策略和一点创造力，你可以不用花太多钱就能体验到世界上的奇迹)”可知，很多人梦想能旅行，空处是表转折，在谈论旅行开销大。F项“However, the high cost of it often keeps people from exploring new destinations.(然而，它的高开销使得很多人无法探索新的目的地)”符合语境。故选F。 【17题详解】 根据空前“Take advantage of free attractions and enjoy street food to experience the culture without spending a fortune on dining out.(利用免费的景点和享受街头小吃来体验文化，而不用花一大笔钱出去吃饭)”可知，这里在建议省钱旅游的方法。G项“Besides, consider cooking your meals occasionally if you have access to a kitchen.(此外，如果有机会使用厨房的话，偶尔可以考虑自己做饭)”与上一句存在递进关系。故选G。 【18题详解】 根据空前“Affordable accommodation.(负担得起的住宿)”以及空后“Fortunately, there are various ways to secure a comfortable place to stay without draining (使流走) your wallet. (幸运的是，有很多方法既可以保证舒适的住宿环境又可以避免多花钱)”可知，本段主要说旅行的一项开销是住宿。E 项“旅行中最重要的一项开销就是住宿”与下句呼应。故选E。 【19题详解】 根据段首“Budget-friendly transportation.(价格适宜的交通工具)”可知，本段建议旅游时选价格适宜的交通工具，以及空后“They can be not only cost-effective but also allow you to fully experience the local culture.(他们不仅可以节省成本，还可以让你充分体验当地文化)”句中的They指代的就是C项中的slow travel options，C项“If possible, consider slow travel options like buses or trains.(如果可能的话，考虑一些比较慢的交通方式，比如公共汽车或者火车)”承上启下，符合句意。故选C。 【20题详解】 设空处是句首，根据空后“Timing can significantly impact your travel expenses. Consider planning your trips when the flights and accommodations are often more affordable. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also enjoy fewer crowds. Keep an eye on holiday and festival calendars at your destination to make the most of cultural experiences without the inflated prices.(时间安排对你的旅行开支有很大的影响。考虑在机票和住宿通常更实惠的时候计划你的旅行。这样你不仅可以省钱，还可以减少拥挤的人群。留意你目的地的假日和节日日历，既能充分享受文化体验，又不用担心物价过高)”可知，本段建议避免旅游高峰旅游。A项“Avoiding traveling during the high tourist season.(避免在旅游高峰期去旅游)”概括了本段的主旨，本段的内容都是围绕此句展开说明的。故选A。 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tina and Josh Fey were both relaxing on the beach when the 10-foot Mako shark straightly made for the shore. Realizing what happened to the shark, the couple ___21___ contacted(联系) authorities (官方) to let them ___22___ the shark had been washed ashore. Then Josh decided to take ___23___ into his own hands once he realized the shark may have just needed a push back into the ___24___ . Following a couple of ___25___ attempts on his own, three additional beachgoers chose to___26___ . People in the distance noticed the distressed (苦恼的) Mako shark ___27___ and thrashed (扑打) the beach. At one point, it___28___ the rescuers aside. Eventually, they managed to pull it to ___29___ water. After a few moments to restore（恢复）, the shark swam away, and the eyewitnesses gave the four men a burst of ____30____ . Josh expressed his ____31____ to the guys for their assistance. If it wasn’t for them, he would not be able to ____32____her. It was estimated that the shark was approximately 600 pounds. The shark was so ____33____ that it took the four of them to enter into the water. Often whoever comes to beaches sees the distressed ____34____ on the shore, such as sea turtles, whales, sharks or anything like that. What we need to do is to try our best to help them out, ____35____ them to the sea. 21. A. immediately B. suddenly C. definitely D. legally 22. A. observe B. confirm C. know D. analyse 23. A. ideas B. beliefs C. hopes D. matters 24. A. shore B. river C. sand D. water 25. A. unforgettable B. unsuccessful C. impossible D. irregular 26. A. make a wish B. lend a hand C. give an account D. take a rest 27. A. roared（吼叫） B. sped C. struggled D. rolled 28. A. threw B. pulled C. squeezed（挤压） D. put 29. A. higher B. purer C. colder D. deeper 30. A. laughter B. applause C. creativity D. energy 31. A. expectations B. gratitude C. concept D. ambition 32. A. move B. rid C. free D. motivate 33. A. strong B. firm C. giant D. odd 34. A. birds B. animals C. fishes D. humans 35. A. defeating B. threatening C. forcing D. returning 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文叙述了一对夫妇和其他游客一起成功帮助受困鲨鱼返回海洋的故事，以及在海滩上帮助搁浅动物的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：意识到鲨鱼发生了什么事，这对夫妇立即联系了当局，让他们知道鲨鱼被冲上岸了。A. immediately立即；B. suddenly突然地；C. definitely确定地；D. legally合法地。根据上文“when the 10-foot Mako shark straightly made for the shore.”可知，情况紧急，所以这对夫妇立即联系了当局。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：意识到鲨鱼发生了什么事，这对夫妇立即联系了当局，让他们知道鲨鱼被冲上岸了。A. observe观察；B. confirm确认；C. know知道； D. analyse分析。根据上文“ contacted authorities to let them”可知，这对夫妇立即联系了当局，让他们知道鲨鱼被冲上岸了。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，乔希意识到鲨鱼可能只是需要有人把它推回水里，于是他决定自己解决问题。A. ideas观点；B. beliefs信念；C. hopes希望；D. matters问题。根据上文“Tina and Josh Fey were both relaxing on the beach when the 10-foot Mako shark straightly made for the shore.”可知，鲨鱼遇到了问题，所以乔希决定自己解决问题。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，乔希意识到鲨鱼可能只是需要有人把它推回水里，于是他决定自己解决问题。A. shore海岸；B. river河流；C. sand沙子；D. water水。根据下文“the water”可知，需要鲨鱼推回水里。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在几次尝试失败后，又有三位海滩游客选择伸出援助之手。A.unforgettable难忘的；B. unsuccessful不成功的；C. impossible不可能的；D. irregular不规则的。根据下文“three additional beachgoers chose to ___6___ ”可知，最初几次尝试失败。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：在几次尝试失败后，又有三位海滩游客选择伸出援助之手。A. make a wish许愿；B. lend a hand帮一把；C. give an account描述；D. take a rest休息。根据下文“If it wasn’t for them”可知，有三位海滩游客选择伸出援助之手。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：远处的人注意到这条痛苦的灰鲭鲨在海滩上挣扎着。A. roared吼叫；B. sped加速；C. struggled奋斗、挣扎； D. rolled滚动。根据下文“thrashed (扑打) the beach”可知，鲨鱼是正在挣扎。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它一度把救援人员抛到一边。A. threw投，抛；B. pulled拉，拽；C. squeezed挤压；D. put放置。根据上文“ thrashed (扑打) the beach.”可知，鲨鱼力量巨大，它一度把救援人员抛到一边。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最后，他们设法把它拉到更深的水域。A. higher较高的；B. purer较纯的；C. colder 较冷的；D. deeper较深的。根据常识可知，鲨鱼生活在深海，所以要把它推到更深的水域。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过片刻的恢复，鲨鱼游走了，目击者给了这四个人一阵掌声。A. laughter笑；B. applause 掌声，喝彩；C. creativity创造力；D. energy能量。根据上文“the shark swam away”可知，拯救鲨鱼成功，众人鼓掌。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：乔希对他们的帮助表示了感谢。A. expectations期望；B. gratitude感激；C. concept概念；D. ambition野心。根据上文“for their assistance”可知，对帮助表示感激。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果没有他们，他就无法移动它。A. move移动；B. rid 使……去掉；C. free 释放；D. motivate激励。根据上文“pull”可知，要不是其他人的帮助，凭借自己的力量是无法移动鲨鱼的。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鲨鱼太大了，他们四个人才把它弄进水里。A. strong强壮的；B. firm坚定的；C. giant巨大的；D. odd古怪的。根据上文“hen the 10-foot Mako shark”可知，鲨鱼巨大。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：通常，任何来到海滩的人都会看到岸上痛苦的动物，比如海龟、鲸鱼、鲨鱼或类似的动物。A. birds鸟；B. animals动物；C. fishes鱼；D. humans人类。根据下文“sea turtles, whales, sharks”可知，它们是动物。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们需要做的是尽我们最大的努力帮助它们，把它们送回大海。A. defeating打败；B. threatening威胁；C. forcing迫使；D. returning返回。根据上文“Eventually, they managed to pull it to”可知，海里的动物属于大海，所以要把它们送回大海。故选D项。 第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Li Guang was a famous general living in the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC — 8 AD). He was good at ___36___ (fight) battles and had defeated an ancient race — the Huns for many times. Due to his brilliant ___37___ (perform), Li Guang was deeply respected and admired by people. He was kind and unselfish to others though he held ___38___ high position in the country. When he ___39___ (receive) awards from the imperial court, he would always share the awards with his soldiers. In one harsh march, the army was suffering from ___40___ (hungry) and thirst because of the short supply of food and water. Li Guang put up with hunger and thirst as the soldiers did. During battles, he was always the first ___41___ (take) the lead. Li Guang’s sincerity and nobility won him the respect and admiration of his soldiers. ___42___ he gave the order, all the soldiers charged (冲锋) forward ___43___ fear or hesitation. Years later, all the soldiers shed their tears when they heard of the death of General Li. The sentence “Peaches and plums do not speak, but they are so ___44___ (attract) that a path is formed below the trees.” comes from General Li’s Biography in The Historical Records, ____45____ (mean) sincere behavior wins respect and admiration. 【答案】36 fighting 37. performance 38. a 39. received 40. hunger 41. to take 42. Whenever 43. without 44. attractive 45. meaning 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍西汉时期一位著名将领李广。 【36题详解】 考查动名词。句意：他擅长打仗，曾多次击败一个古老的民族——匈奴人。设空处接在介词at后，应用动名词作宾语，故填fighting。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：由于他的出色表现，李广深受人们的尊敬和钦佩。设空处为介词to的宾语，应用名词performance，表示“表现”，为不可数名词，故填performance。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：虽然他在国内地位很高，但他对别人很善良，无私。修饰名词position表泛指，应用不定冠词，并且空后high以辅音音素开头，故填a。 【39题详解】 考查时态。句意：当他收到朝廷的奖励时，他总是与他的士兵分享奖励。设空处作谓语，描述过去事情，用一般过去时，故填received。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：在一次艰苦的行军中，由于食物和水的供应不足，军队饱受饥饿和干渴的折磨。设空处和thirst并列作宾语，应用名词，故填hunger。 【41题详解】 考查不定式。句意：在战斗中，他总是第一个带头。设空处修饰the first作定语，应用不定式，故填to take。 【42题详解】 考查时间状语从句。句意：每当他一声令下，所有的士兵都义无反顾地向前冲去。设空处引导时间状语从句，强调“每当，每次”用连词whenever，句首首字母大写，故填Whenever。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：同上。设空前后都是名词，应用介词，表示“没有”，故填without。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这句“桃李不言，下自成蹊。”出自《史记》中的《李将军传》，意思是真诚的行为赢得尊敬和钦佩。设空处接在be动词后，应用形容词作表语，表示“吸引人的”，故填attractive。 【45题详解】 考查现在分词。句意：同上。设空处为非谓语，和主语之间是主动关系，应用现在分词形式，故填meaning。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Peter得知你校在上个星期天晚上举行了英语配音大赛并来信希望你能给他做相关的介绍，请你给他回信并向他详细介绍一下此次比赛。写作要点包含： 1. 比赛时间、地点； 2. 比赛过程； 3. 你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)根据实际情况适当增加内容； (3)行文逻辑要连贯。 参考词汇：English Dubbing Competition(英语配音大赛) Dear Peter, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, I hope this letter finds you well. Thank you for your interest in the English Dubbing Competition held at our school last Sunday evening. The event took place in the school auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. and lasting till 9 p.m. Participants from various grades showcased their talents by dubbing famous English movie scenes. The process was entertaining, with each performance bringing the audience into a different world of emotions and accents. I was thoroughly impressed by the creativity and fluency displayed. It was truly a night filled with laughter, applause, and a deeper appreciation for the art of dubbing. Looking forward to catching up more! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给Peter回信，并向他详细介绍一下上个星期天晚上举行的英语配音大赛。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 展示：showcase → demonstrate 各种各样：various → a variety of 充满：be filled with → be full of 欣赏：appreciation → admiration 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The event took place in the school auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. and lasting till 9 p.m. 拓展句：The event, which started at 7 p.m. and lasted till 9 p.m, took place in the school auditorium. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The event took place in the school auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. and lasting till 9. (运用了现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】The process was entertaining, with each performance bringing the audience into a different world of emotions and accents. (运用了with的复合结构) 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。 One day, Mike and his mom Rose reached his grandma Alondra’s house for lunch. During it, they talked about the school’s approaching prom (舞会). Alondra said, “When I was young, I failed to attend the school’s prom for some reason!” Rose could see that Alondra had dreamed about attending a prom. After returning home, Rose encouraged Mike to ask his grandma to be his dance partner. She wanted to help Alondra to realize her dream. She knew Alondra was outgoing and loved to stay with young kids. Mike initially hesitated but finally decided to follow his mother’s suggestion. His good friend Lily supported his decision, too. The next day, Mike sent the invitation to his grandma. Seeing it, Alondra was surprised and excited. When that big night came, Alondra wore a beautiful dress. When they joyfully walked into the hall of the prom, unexpectedly, there was a loud gasp (倒抽气). Mike could feel all eyes on him. “Wait! Did he bring his old grandmother as his dance partner?” some kids behind them laughed. Mike looked around, finding that every boy had a young girl as their partner. Upset and embarrassed, he whispered, “I’m sorry, Gran. Don’t hate me for this.” Without a second thought, he left his grandmother behind and walked out of the hall, vowing not to return to the prom. Poor Alondra was left alone in the hall. She had never imagined she’d be alone in a hall full of young children. But it happened. Mike sat on the basketball court stairs, thinking about how terrible it was to bring Alondra along. Suddenly, a familiar voice from behind distracted his racing thoughts. “Your grandmother needs you,” it said. “It was very rude of you to leave her alone!” Lily approached him, encouraging him to be back with his grandma. 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。 Lily sat down on the stairs next to him. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Holding her hands, Mike cried, “Gran, sorry! Thanks for being my dance partner.” _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Lily sat down on the stairs next to him. “I thought what you did was very cool, Mike. I mean, bringing your grandma as a partner. That was very cool,” she said. Mike raised his head, asking, “Really?” Lily nodded and explained, “Such a brilliant deed is it to help fulfill your grandma’s long-cherished dream.” Plucking up his courage, Mike immediately jumped to his feet and rushed back towards the hall. When he returned with Lily, he instantly spotted Grandma in the crowd, who cast a broad smile at him. Ashamed but determined, Mike walked up firmly towards Alondra. Holding her hands, Mike cried, “Gran, sorry! Thanks for being my dance partner.” “All right,” Alondra grinned at him. “I’m so glad you’re back.” Then, the two moved slowly to music together with other dancers, immersing themselves in the beautiful melody. The other kids watched their elegant movement with great admiration. That night, both of them enjoyed the sweet night, their heart overflowing with great joy. After the prom came to an end, Alondra whispered to Mike on their way back, “It is one of the best days of my life.” A surge of pride welling up in Mike’s heart, he was delighted he made the right decision. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Mike带奶奶Alondra参加舞会，但由于同学们的嘲笑和误解，Mike感到尴尬和难堪，最终在好友Lily的鼓励下重新回到舞会上，勇敢地面对一切，帮助奶奶实现梦想的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Lily坐在他旁边的楼梯上。”可知，第一段可描写Lily安慰和支持Mike，鼓励他回到舞会。 ②由第二段首句内容“Mike握住她的手，喊道：“奶奶，对不起！谢谢你做我的舞伴。””可知，第二段可描写Mike回到舞会，向奶奶道歉，并勇敢地面对同学们的嘲笑。 2.续写线索：Lily安慰和支持Mike——Mike决定回到舞会——Mike向奶奶道歉——奶奶感动并原谅Mike——他们重新进入舞会——学生们的反应——他们愉快地跳舞——Mike的感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①抬头：raise one’s head/lift one’s head/pick up one’s head ②实现某人的理想：fulfill one’s dream/realize one’s dream ③沉浸于：immerse oneself in/absorb oneself in 情绪类 ①羞愧：ashamed / guilty ②高兴的：glad/delighted/joyful 【点睛】[高分句型1] When he returned with Lily, he instantly spotted Grandma in the crowd, who cast a broad smile at him.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句和who引导的非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] That night, both of them enjoyed the sweet night, their heart overflowing with great joy.（运用了独立主格结构） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 金沙一中2026届高二年级（上）期中考试监测卷 英语 （满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、班级填写在答题卡相应位置上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 4. 请保持答题卡平整，不能折叠。考试结束，监考员将答题卡收回。 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. When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 2:30. C. At about 3:30. 2. Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a big house. 3. What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet Mr. Cooper. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas gifts. B. A coin collection. C. Family members. 5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. 第二节 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Nervous. B. Bored. C. Confident. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What happened to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He forgot to pick up his aunt. C. He can’t drive his car now. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A The hospital. B. The airport. C. Paul’s house. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the woman? A. An actress. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Taking notes carefully. B. Sharing opinions. C. Stopping talking. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 8. C. 9. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Fall. C. Winter. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. French. B. English. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s got a promotion. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s just found a well-paid job. 18. What did Alice Green do for the company last year? A. She set up a new department. B. She helped increase the sales. C. She developed a new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Sales figures. C. Public praise. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A Give a speech. B. Change her office. C. Meet some customers. 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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Online Volunteering service of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is offering a platform to contribute your skills and expertise virtually towards achieving sustainable human development. Through it, you can connect with UN agencies, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations — from any device, anywhere in the world. While extending your network, you can also get first-hand practical experience. Requirements: ●To sign up on the Unified Volunteering Platform and apply for Online Volunteer assignments, you must be at least 18 years of age. ●Each assignment will have specific requirements. You can choose one according to your own preference and your capability. ●As an Online Volunteer, you can only support organizations remotely in assignments up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks for each assignment. Service rules: ●Online Volunteers are not under contract with the UNV program or the engaging organization. ●Online Volunteers do not receive any kind of financial benefits. Procedures: ●Volunteers find assignments of their interest and apply. ●Organizations select the volunteers they want to engage. ●Volunteers and organizations work together online. ●Volunteers and organizations provide feedback on their cooperation. ●Organizations issue an electronic certificate of appreciation to their volunteers. Want to join us? Please click here. 1. What can a volunteer get through the UNV program? A. Financial benefits. B. Improved Internet skills. C. First-hand practical experience. D. A handwritten certificate. 2. Which is one of the requirements for the applicants? A. Being younger than 18 years old. B. Signing a contract with the UNV program. C. Having some previous experience. D. Working 12 weeks for an assignment at most. 3. How can you apply to the UNV? A. By writing a letter. B. By visiting a website. C. By sending an E-mail. D. By making a phone call. B Firstly, Mohiuddin was looking at global environmental issues with the hope of finding one that his entrepreneurial (企业家的) spirit could deal with. He would finally focus on plastic use, the overreliance on it in society, and the dangers of plastic pollution in the form of microplastic particles (颗粒). In particular, he wanted to find an alternative to one of the most common plastic products used today: the plastic shopping bag. According to The Better India, he started studying a biodegradable polymer (生物可降解聚合物) that was first formed and researched in the 1980s called PBAT. At the time, it was made with corn and potatoes. After identifying a suitable class of machinery to produce the PBAT bags in Gujarat, his speech on PBAT received nearly $100,000 in seed funding that allowed him to start the project. “I tried to balance both my studies and the operations of the company — from collecting raw material, helping workers to produce bags, to delivering the products in the market,” Mohiuddin told The Better India. “I used to sleep in a corner in the factory.” Overcoming bankruptcy (破产), university studies, and long-term unfinished orders, Mohiuddin’s startup company finally started to make profits, and today produces almost 500,000 bags per year, with a total revenue of $ 180,000. “I am glad I am able to contribute my part. Not having a normal college life can be tiring sometimes, but in the end, it is all worth it. I feel content when I go back to sleep. But much more needs to be done to make India plastic-free, and I will continue to strive for it,” he adds. 4. What is the primary focus of Mohiuddin’s entrepreneurial efforts? A. To develop replacements to plastic shopping bags. B. To improve traditional plastic products. C. To promote the use of corn in producing. D. To lengthen the use of plastic shopping bags. 5. What was the result of Mohiuddin’s speech on PBAT? A. He received a sum of money for his studies. B. He gained the fund to start his project. C. He got to know many investors. D. He decided to put off the project. 6. What can be inferred about Mohiuddin from paragraph 3? A. He solved many kinds of environmental issues. B. He was willing to lose personal comfort for his goals. C. He considered learning more important than business. D. He sought advice from experts for developing his business. 7. How does Mohiuddin feel about the progress he has made? A. Confused. B. Regretful. C. Satisfied. D. Challenged. C Fantasy author George Martin has spent 12 years working on The Winds of Winter, the long-awaited sixth part in the series that excited the book fans. With no publishing date in sight, one fan decided to write the story himself, or rather, he asked ChatGPT to write it for him. Surprisingly, the AI quickly produced a 683,276-word work of high quality. But this raises an important question whether AI programs like ChatGPT really produce the kind of writing that moves us and speaks to our souls. “There is a misunderstanding that large language models are not good at writing in an artistic style,” an author Sean Michaels tells BBC. “In fact, they can do it easily and quite well, just like all the image-generating (生成) software can make photos in the styles of Wes Anderson or David Lynch.” For his novel Do You Remember Being Born, in which a poet is approached by a tech company to coauthor a collection of poems with their AI, Michaels created a special type of ChatGPT he called “Moorebot”, which through training learned to write in the style of real-world poet Marianne Moore, further making the distinction (区分) between human and machine unclear. Although some writers oppose the rise of AI out of concern for their jobs, others have put the debate in an older, broader dialogue on the meaning and purpose of art. The Oscar-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman has openly expressed his dislike of machine learning. Looking beyond the standard definition of creativity — creating something new and original — Kaufman describes art as any form of expression that establishes an emotional connection between people. Even if AI were capable of writing something emotional which Michaels claimed it can, Kaufman would refuse to recognise this as art. “If I read a poem,” he recently said in a statement on AI, “and that poem moves me. I am in love with the person who wrote it. I can’t be in love with a computer program. I can’t, because it isn’t anything.” 8. Why is the story of the book fan told? A. To show the popularity of the series. B. To introduce an important question on AI. C. To arouse concern about human writers. D. To prove the writing efficiency of ChatGPT. 9. What are paragraph 2 and 3 mainly about? A. The way that AI writing works. B. A misunderstanding of ChatGPT. C. An example in favour of AI creation. D. The writing methods of Michael’s novel. 10. Which can be considered as art according to Charlie Kaufman? A. A program-generated novel. B. A perfect copy of Wes Anderson’s. C. An emotional poem by ChatGPT. D. A girl’s drawing to her mum. 11. What can be the best title of the text? A. Can AI Create True Art? B. ChatGPT: Greatest Writer Ever? C. The Rise and Fall of AI Programs. D. Can Hi-Tech Have a Promising Future? D Today’s journalists face modern challenges. Online media platforms are springing up. And the lowly newspaper and its reporters are fighting money, tech, and distrust issues. Journalism students and teachers must emphasize new skills to keep their profession alive. A trustworthy press helps inform people and monitor all levels of government. That is essential to a nation. Yet this useful establishment is growing increasingly unpopular. According to the University of North Carolina (UNC), newsroom jobs across the country are fewer than half what they were 10 years ago. And on many college campuses, the news about the news is bleak too. Take the Syracuse, New York, student-run newspaper The Daily Orange: It isn’t daily anymore. The paper prints just three times each week. Next year, The Diamondback of the University of Maryland will be online only. Half the newspapers that still exist on paper say they don’t print as many copies. And UNC’s The Daily Tar Heel has cut staff pay and rented cheaper offices to make its budget. Considering the problems in journalism, it’s surprising that the enrollment (注册人数) in college journalism programs is up. The Daily Orange managing editor Catherine Leffert calls the layoffs and cutbacks disheartening. “But what keeps me wanting to be a journalist is seeing the effect that The Daily Orange has,” she says. But journalism educators wonder, “Are we preparing young people for a dying industry?” Years ago, journalism graduates took low-level reporter jobs at newspapers or television stations. That still happens. But today’s jobs more often involve digital editing, social media production, and video streaming. Some universities are taking action. The University of Florida offers a sports media program. Several schools highlight statistics-driven data journalism. The news isn’t all bad. Journalism professor Kathleen Culver says, “When I look at 18–and 20-year-olds in journalism and see what they want to do, I’m optimistic.” Maddy Arrowood is the student editor of The Daily Tar Heel. She says her experience makes her more interested in a journalism career, not less. Her optimism “comes from knowing that people still need news. They still need information.” 12. What mainly contributes to the challenges for today’s journalists? A. More printed newspapers are in great need. B. The newsroom jobs are decreasing worldwide. C. Online newspapers take the place of printed ones. D. Online media platforms are developing quickly. 13. What does the underlined word “bleak” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Depressing. B. Interesting. C. Inspiring. D. Encouraging. 14. How do some universities respond to today’s journalism? A. They reduce student enrollment. B. They offer students specialized programs. C. They prepare students for low-level reporter jobs. D. They encourage students to run their own newspaper. 15. Why is Maddy Arrowood mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To show people’s positive attitudes to journalists. B. To prove the potential of a career in journalism. C. To show the popularity of The Daily Tar Heel. D. To prove people’s thirst for the latest news. 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。 Traveling is a dream for many people. ___16___ The good news is that with the right strategies and a little creativity, you can experience the wonders of the world without spending too much money. Here are some tips that may be helpful for people wanting to travel with a low budget. Managing your finances. Managing your finances while traveling is important if you want to stay within your budget. You can create a daily budget and track your expenses to ensure you don’t overspend. Take advantage of free attractions and enjoy street food to experience the culture without spending a fortune on dining out. ___17___ Affordable accommodation. ___18___ Fortunately, there are various ways to secure a comfortable place to stay without draining (使流走) your wallet. Consider alternatives like hostels, guesthouses, or even camping, depending on your destination and comfort level. Additionally, booking hotels in advance and taking advantage of discounts can further reduce your expenses. Budget-friendly transportation. Transportation costs can quickly eat into your travel budget, but there are some ways to keep them in check. You can choose budget airlines or look for deals on flight booking websites. ___19___ They can be not only cost-effective but also allow you to fully experience the local culture. ___20___ Timing can significantly impact your travel expenses. Consider planning your trips when the flights and accommodations are often more affordable. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also enjoy fewer crowds. Keep an eye on holiday and festival calendars at your destination to make the most of cultural experiences without the inflated prices. A. Avoiding traveling during the high tourist season. B. People can learn a lot by traveling to different places. C. If possible, consider slow travel options like buses or trains. D. Traveling on a budget is a skill that can save you lots of money. E. One of the most significant expenses while traveling is accommodation. F. However, the high cost of it often keeps people from exploring new destinations. G. Besides, consider cooking your meals occasionally if you have access to a kitchen. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tina and Josh Fey were both relaxing on the beach when the 10-foot Mako shark straightly made for the shore. Realizing what happened to the shark, the couple ___21___ contacted(联系) authorities (官方) to let them ___22___ the shark had been washed ashore. Then Josh decided to take ___23___ into his own hands once he realized the shark may have just needed a push back into the ___24___ . Following a couple of ___25___ attempts on his own, three additional beachgoers chose to___26___ . People in the distance noticed the distressed (苦恼的) Mako shark ___27___ and thrashed (扑打) the beach. At one point, it___28___ the rescuers aside. Eventually, they managed to pull it to ___29___ water. After a few moments to restore（恢复）, the shark swam away, and the eyewitnesses gave the four men a burst of ____30____ . Josh expressed his ____31____ to the guys for their assistance. If it wasn’t for them, he would not be able to ____32____her. It was estimated that the shark was approximately 600 pounds. The shark was so ____33____ that it took the four of them to enter into the water. Often whoever comes to beaches sees the distressed ____34____ on the shore, such as sea turtles, whales, sharks or anything like that. What we need to do is to try our best to help them out, ____35____ them to the sea. 21. A. immediately B. suddenly C. definitely D. legally 22. A. observe B. confirm C. know D. analyse 23. A. ideas B. beliefs C. hopes D. matters 24. A. shore B. river C. sand D. water 25. A. unforgettable B. unsuccessful C. impossible D. irregular 26. A. make a wish B. lend a hand C. give an account D. take a rest 27. A. roared（吼叫） B. sped C. struggled D. rolled 28. A. threw B. pulled C. squeezed（挤压） D. put 29. A. higher B. purer C. colder D. deeper 30. A. laughter B. applause C. creativity D. energy 31. A. expectations B. gratitude C. concept D. ambition 32. A. move B. rid C. free D. motivate 33. A. strong B. firm C. giant D. odd 34. A. birds B. animals C. fishes D. humans 35. A. defeating B. threatening C. forcing D. returning 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。 Li Guang was a famous general living in the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC — 8 AD). He was good at ___36___ (fight) battles and had defeated an ancient race — the Huns for many times. Due to his brilliant ___37___ (perform), Li Guang was deeply respected and admired by people. He was kind and unselfish to others though he held ___38___ high position in the country. When he ___39___ (receive) awards from the imperial court, he would always share the awards with his soldiers. In one harsh march, the army was suffering from ___40___ (hungry) and thirst because of the short supply of food and water. Li Guang put up with hunger and thirst as the soldiers did. During battles, he was always the first ___41___ (take) the lead. Li Guang’s sincerity and nobility won him the respect and admiration of his soldiers. ___42___ he gave the order, all the soldiers charged (冲锋) forward ___43___ fear or hesitation. Years later, all the soldiers shed their tears when they heard of the death of General Li. The sentence “Peaches and plums do not speak, but they are so ___44___ (attract) that a path is formed below the trees.” comes from General Li’s Biography in The Historical Records, ____45____ (mean) sincere behavior wins respect and admiration. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Peter得知你校在上个星期天晚上举行了英语配音大赛并来信希望你能给他做相关的介绍，请你给他回信并向他详细介绍一下此次比赛。写作要点包含： 1. 比赛时间、地点； 2. 比赛过程； 3. 你感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)根据实际情况适当增加内容； (3)行文逻辑要连贯。 参考词汇：English Dubbing Competition(英语配音大赛) 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。 One day, Mike and his mom Rose reached his grandma Alondra’s house for lunch. During it, they talked about the school’s approaching prom (舞会). Alondra said, “When I was young, I failed to attend the school’s prom for some reason!” Rose could see that Alondra had dreamed about attending a prom. After returning home, Rose encouraged Mike to ask his grandma to be his dance partner. She wanted to help Alondra to realize her dream. She knew Alondra was outgoing and loved to stay with young kids. Mike initially hesitated but finally decided to follow his mother’s suggestion. His good friend Lily supported his decision, too. The next day, Mike sent the invitation to his grandma. Seeing it, Alondra was surprised and excited. When that big night came, Alondra wore a beautiful dress. When they joyfully walked into the hall of the prom, unexpectedly, there was a loud gasp (倒抽气). Mike could feel all eyes on him. “Wait! Did he bring his old grandmother as his dance partner?” some kids behind them laughed. Mike looked around, finding that every boy had a young girl as their partner. Upset and embarrassed, he whispered, “I’m sorry, Gran. Don’t hate me for this.” Without a second thought, he left his grandmother behind and walked out of the hall, vowing not to return to the prom. Poor Alondra was left alone in the hall. She had never imagined she’d be alone in a hall full of young children. But it happened. Mike sat on the basketball court stairs, thinking about how terrible it was to bring Alondra along. Suddenly, a familiar voice from behind distracted his racing thoughts. “Your grandmother needs you,” it said. “It was very rude of you to leave her alone!” Lily approached him, encouraging him to be back with his grandma. 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。 Lily sat down on the stairs next to him. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Holding her hands, Mike cried, “Gran, sorry! Thanks for being my dance partner.” _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$