高二英语期中模拟卷（北京专用）-学易金卷：2024-2025学年高中下学期期中模拟考试

绝密★考试结束前 2024-2025学年高二下学期期中模拟卷（北京专用） 英语 （考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：100分） 考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 3．难度系数：0.65。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节 完型填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。 I can still remember it like it was yesterday. My children were still young and we got into our beat-up old car with a cassette (磁带) player to go grocery shopping. We had a case full of cassettes in the 1 that we would listen to when the radio didn’t come in clear. This day we arrived at the store, got groceries and came back to the car only to find that the case full of cassettes was 2 . Somebody had stolen it. The kids were 3 , but for some reason, I 4 laughing. I imagined the thief opening the case. There were a few decade-old cassettes from my college days, and the rest of them were homemade tapes where we had recorded songs the kids and I liked from the radio. 5 the thief’s disappointed face in my mind, I laughed again. When I shared my thoughts with the kids, they immediately laughed too. For weeks to come, whenever we listened to the car radio or played the one cassette that was still in the player, we would laugh again ,thinking about our stolen “treasures” and the sad thief. I believe it was our way to 6 our anger at the thief and wish him well. By forgiving, we freed our hearts from 7 and let go of our 8 to the lost cassettes, accepting the power of love. Forgiving the thief was a small 9 , but faith calls on us to 10 in something big even while doing something small. May your days be filled with faith, forgiveness, laughter, and love. Share your soul’s music and heart’s love with all you meet. 1．A．boot B．roof C．door D．engine 2．A．broken B．repaired C．gone D．found 3．A．ashamed B．shocked C．embarrassed D．amused 4．A．burst out B．gave up C．ended up D．carried on 5．A．Keeping B．Picturing C．Forgetting D．Ignoring 6．A．contain B．release C．increase D．channel 7．A．love B．hate C．joy D．worry 8．A．attachment B．access C．addition D．alternative 9．A．duty B．act C．promise D．trick 10．A．compete B．specialize C．engage D．succeed 【答案】 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．C 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者一家去购物时，车里装满磁带的盒子被偷了，作者和孩子们通过想象小偷失望的表情，选择原谅小偷，从而释放了心中的愤怒，让心灵摆脱仇恨的故事，借此传达了宽恕和爱的力量。 1．考查名词词义辨析以及熟词生义。句意：我们的后备箱里有一整箱磁带，当收音机信号不清晰时，我们就会听这些磁带。A. boot靴子；（汽车后部的）行李箱；B. roof屋顶；C. door门；D. engine发动机。根据上文“we got into our beat-up old car with a cassette (磁带) player to go grocery shopping. We had a case full of cassettes in the” 可知，作者一家上了车，车上有一整箱磁带，可推理出磁带放在汽车的后备箱里，故选A项。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这天，我们到达商店，买了杂货，回到车上却发现那整箱磁带不见了。A. broken打破；B. repaired修理；C. gone消失；D. found发现。根据下文“Somebody had stolen it”可知，有人偷了磁带，所以此处应该是磁带箱子不见了，故选C项。 3．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：孩子们很震惊，但出于某种原因，我突然大笑起来。A. ashamed羞愧的；B. shocked震惊的；C. embarrassed尴尬的；D. amused觉得好笑的。根据上文“Somebody had stolen it.”可知，孩子们的磁带箱子被偷了，这种情况会让孩子们感到惊讶和震惊，故选B项。 4．考查动词短语辨析。句意：同第3题。A. burst out突然爆发（某种情绪或行为，如大笑、大哭等）；B. gave up放弃；C. ended up最终成为；以……告终；D. carried on继续。根据下文“thinking about our stolen “treasures” and the sad thief”可知下文提到了小偷看到箱子里只有磁带，感到失望，可推理出此处说的是作者想到了小偷失望的脸，突然大笑，故选A项。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在脑海中想象着小偷失望的表情，我又笑了起来。A. Keeping保持；B. Picturing想象；描绘；C. Forgetting忘记；D. Ignoring忽视。根据下文“the thief’s disappointed face in my mind” 可知下文说的是小偷失望的脸，可推理出此处说的是作者在脑海中想象小偷的表情，故选B项。 6．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我相信这是我们释放对小偷的愤怒并祝福他的方式。A. contain包含；控制；B. release释放；C. increase增加；D. channel引导；输送。根据下文“our anger at the thief and wish him well”可知下文提到了愤怒，还提到了对小偷进行祝福，可推理出此处说的是释放对小偷的愤怒，故选B项。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过宽恕，我们让心灵从仇恨中解脱出来，放下了对丢失磁带的依恋，接受了爱的力量。A. love爱；B. hate仇恨；C. joy喜悦；D. worry担忧。根据下文“accepting the power of love”可知，下文说的是接受了爱的力量，可推理出作者一家让心灵从仇恨中解脱出来，故选B项。 8．考查名词词义辨析。句意：同第7题。A. attachment依恋；眷恋；B. access通道；机会；C. addition添加；增加物；D. alternative可供选择的事物。根据下文“to the lost cassettes”可知下文提到了丢失的磁带，可推理出作者和孩子们放下了对磁带的依恋，故选A项。 9．考查名词词义辨析。句意：原谅小偷是一个小小的举动，但信仰召唤我们即使在做小事的时候也要参与到伟大的事情中去。A. duty责任；义务；B. act行为；举动；C. promise承诺；D. trick诡计；窍门。根据上文“Forgiving the thief” 可知上文说的是原谅小偷，这是一种行为，故选B项。 10．考查动词词义辨析。句意：同第9题。A. compete竞争；比赛；B. specialize专门从事；C. engage参与；从事；D. succeed成功。根据下文“in something big even while doing something small”可知下文提到了伟大的事，还提到了即使在做小事的时候，可推理出此处说的是信仰召唤我们即使在做小事的时候也要参与到伟大的事情中去，故选C项。 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分,共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 A Many universities are concerned about students using artificial intelligence. However, Oxford University has told undergraduates they can use it with essays as long as they do not rely on it 11 facts since AI can sometimes make mistakes. Students have been advised to use AI to organize their thoughts while 12 (create) drafts of essays. Last year, the students of economics and management at Oxford University 13 (require) to use AI to generate essays, but normal rules about plagiarism (抄袭) still applied. 【答案】11．for 12．creating 13．were required 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是牛津大学对于学生使用人工智能（AI）撰写论文的态度和规定。 11．考查介词。句意：然而，牛津大学告诉本科生，他们可以在论文中使用人工智能，只要他们不依赖它来获取事实，因为人工智能有时会犯错误。根据语境可知，句子表示“牛津大学告诉本科生，他们可以在论文中使用人工智能，只要他们不依赖它来获取事实”，rely on...for...是固定搭配，意为“依靠……来获取……”，因此空格处用介词for，故填for。 12．考查状语从句的省略。句意：学生们被建议在撰写论文草稿时使用人工智能来组织他们的想法。根据语境，while引导的时间状语从句表示“当学生们在撰写论文草稿时”，句子用现在进行时，主语Students是复数，因此while引导的从句是while they are creating drafts of essays，从句主语和主句主语一致，且从句中有be动词时，可省略从句中的主语和be动词，因此空格处是creating。故填creating。 13．考查时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：去年，牛津大学经济管理专业的学生被要求使用人工智能撰写论文，但有关抄袭的常规规则仍然适用。学生是被要求使用人工智能撰写论文，由Last year可知，句子描述过去的事情，因此句子用一般过去时的被动语态，主语the students of economics and management at Oxford University是复数，因此空格处是were required。故填were required。 B 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Learning to refuse is an act of self-love. Just like a garden needs pruning (修剪) to flourish, our lives need boundary-setting 14 (progress). Think of saying no as the act of removing the weeds that limit our personal 15 (grow). By saying no, we are reclaiming our autonomy. We teach people how to treat us by 16 we allow and where we stop. When 17 (invite) to a party we do not feel comfortable attending, we can say no. It does not mean rejecting friendship but rather communicating our limits. 【答案】14．to progress 15．growth 16．what 17．invited 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是学会拒绝的重要性及其对个人成长和自我爱护的积极影响。 14．考查不定式。句意：就像花园需要修剪才能繁茂一样，我们的生活也需要设定界限才能进步。根据语境可知，句子表示“就像花园需要修剪才能繁茂一样，我们的生活也需要设定界限才能进步”，空格处用不定式表目的，故填to progress。 15．考查名词。句意：把说“不”看作是清除限制我们个人成长的杂草的行为。personal是形容词，修饰名词，句子表示“把说“不”看作是清除限制我们个人成长的杂草的行为”，空格处意为“成长”，名词是growth，是不可数名词，故填growth。 16．考查宾语从句。句意：我们通过允许什么和在哪里止步来教会别人如何对待我们。空处引导宾语从句，从句中缺少宾语，句子表示“我们通过允许什么和在哪里止步来教会别人如何对待我们”，因此空格处用what引导宾语从句，故填what。 17．考查状语从句的省略。句意：当被邀请参加一个我们觉得不太舒服的聚会时，我们可以说不。when引导的时间状语从句表示“当我们被邀请参加一个我们觉得不太舒服的聚会时”，我们是被邀请，句子用被动语态，当状语从句中的主语和主句中的主语一致，且含有be的某种形式时，可省略从句中的主语和be，此处相当于省略了we are，故填invited。 C 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Yan Qianqian, a 29-year-old Zhuang woman from Guangxi, returned to her hometown after working at an airport for five years. In 2021, together with her father, she founded an agricultural company to produce pickled bamboo shoots, 18 is an essential ingredient for the popular Luosifen rice noodles. For years, she 19 (work) with experts from local universities to improve the traditional making methods of the pickled bamboo shoots with modern technologies. Yan hopes more young people will join her in helping villagers increase income and revitalize various 20 (industry) in rural areas. 【答案】18．which 19．has been working/has worked 20．industries 【解析】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是来自广西的壮族女性Yan Qianqian放弃城市工作，返回家乡与父亲共同创办农业公司，利用现代技术改进传统腌制竹笋工艺，以生产作为螺蛳粉重要配料的腌制竹笋。 18．考查定语从句。句意：2021年，她与父亲一同创立了一家农业公司，生产腌制竹笋，这些竹笋是螺蛳粉的配料。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词pickled bamboo shoots是物，因此空格处用关系代词which，故填which。 19．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：多年来，她一直与当地大学的专家合作，用现代技术改进传统的腌笋制作方法。由For years可知，句子时态用现在完成时或现在完成进行时，主语she是单数，因此空格处是has been working/has worked。故填has been working/has worked。 20．考查名词的复数。句意：Yan希望更多的年轻人能和她一起帮助村民增加收入，振兴农村地区的各种产业。由various可知，空格处用复数，industry的复数是industries，故填industries。 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题，每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The Oxford College Farm, located on the edge of Oxford campus of Emory University, was created in 2014 after the donation of eleven acres (英亩) of land from an Emory graduate. Here, organic and fresh food is grown both for Emory’s campuses and the surrounding communities. Also, the farm provides students across disciplines with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture. If you are looking for local and organically-grown food, delicious varieties harvested at the peak of ripeness or other exciting possibilities, come and join the Oxford College Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program! Just take it as a subscription program that allows you to be a steward (管家) of the land while eating well! CSA Program Membership ·Tour the gardens on weekdays. ·Enjoy locally-grown, fresh, and seasonal produce. ·Receive newsletter featuring garden updates and recipe suggestions. ·Have priority for signing up for next year’s CSA． Sign-up Reminders ·Fill in your information, including your Emory NetID, first name, last name, preferred email, preferred phone, home address, city, state and zip code. ·Select your pickup location: Oxford Farmers Mkt, Atl Campus Kaldi’s, Atl Campus Math/ Sci, Emory University Hospital. ·Choose your pickup season (s). Please note that prices vary from season to season. To receive a 10% discount, you can participate in all seasons. ·Use a delivery service if you need. It is free for all orders over $30, otherwise fees vary anywhere from $2 to $5 depending on distance. If you are unable to join the CSA because of financial need, please email us at oxfarm@ emory. edu to discuss. Membership to the CSA is limited, so sign up as soon as possible! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support sustainable agriculture and enjoy fresh, locally-grown food! 21．The Oxford College Farm _________. A．is managed by Emory graduates B．is tailored for agriculture majors C．allows students to experience in person D．makes donations to nearby communities 22．The CSA members can _________. A．get latest news about the gardens B．enjoy free delivery service C．take part in farm tours on weekends D．get discounts for membership renewal 23．If you want to sign up for the CSA program, you need to _________. A．send an email in advance B．fill in your financial conditions C．choose your preferred pickup spot D．guarantee to participate in all seasons 【答案】21．C 22．A 23．C 【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了牛津大学农场的项目以及参加要求。 21．细节理解题。根据第一段“Also, the farm provides students across disciplines with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture.(此外，农场为跨学科的学生提供可持续农业的实践经验)”可知，牛津大学农场允许学生亲自体验。故选C。 22．细节理解题。根据CSA Program Membership部分中“·Receive newsletter featuring garden updates and recipe suggestions.(·接收以花园更新和食谱建议为特色的讯息)”可知，CSA成员可以得到关于花园的最新消息。故选A。 23．细节理解题。根据Sign-up Reminders部分中“·Select your pickup location: Oxford Farmers Mkt, Atl Campus Kaldi’s, Atl Campus Math/ Sci, Emory University Hospital.(·选择您的接送地点：牛津农民市场，Atl Campus Kaldi’s，Atl校园数学/科学，埃默里大学医院)”可知，如果你想报名参加CSA项目，你需要选择你喜欢的接送点。故选C。 B Nici Mense, the New York Jets’ first full-time dietitian, faces the demanding task of managing the daily nutritional needs of professional athletes. Recently, she has successfully completed her seventh season with the team. Properly fueling players so that they feel the difference in their performance is something she learned while playing soccer at university. “I found soccer to be more demanding on my body than I had expected, and I needed to maintain my energy through proper nutrition to match my performance on the field, ” she said. “This realization changed my perspective. I’ve always loved sports and food, so combining the two made the most sense. ” Mense joined the New York Jets and has stayed in tune with the team’s schedule. “My hours vary from time to time, ” she said. “It’s the busiest during training camp through the end of the season. We will work seven days a week unless it’s our bye week, when we don’t play a game during the season. We ensure players fuel properly before, during and after practice. They receive recovery shakes, snacks and fruit for post-practice recovery. While they are in training throughout the day, that’s my time to plan for the weeks ahead. ” Occasionally, athletes need a warm-up period when working with a dietitian. “It can be quite challenging to prove that dietitians are here to help them and that we are not the food police, ” said Mense. “There are times when a player doesn’t listen to the education and injures themselves. But it’s always so awesome to see when it works for them. ” Nevertheless, Mense feels fulfilled in her role and continues to push the athletes, knowing that nutrition is key to fueling performance, recovery and long-term health. Mense describes herself as “obsessed” with her field, constantly evolving and gaining knowledge. “If I am the same dietitian three years from now, then I am doing something wrong, ” she declared. “The more open-minded I am, and the more I am able to learn as a professional, the better I can help athletes with their goals. ” By staying at the forefront of her field, Mense provides athletes with essential nutrition strategies to support their performance, recovery, and long-term health. With her dedication and expertise, it’s clear that professional athletes are truly eating their way to victory. 24．What motivated Nici Mense to choose her career? A．Her urge to make life changes. B．Her experience of playing soccer. C．Her admiration for athletes’ spirits. D．Her dream of being a professional athlete. 25．What can we learn about Nici Mense? A．She keeps her professional knowledge updated. B．Her priority is to provide post-game recovery meals. C．She works seven days a week during the season period. D．Her working hours are fixed throughout the entire season. 26．Nici Mense sometimes finds it hard to work with athletes because they _________. A．put their personal interests first B．complain about their unhealthy diet C．disagree about their training schedule D．doubt the role of a dietitian in their team 27．Which words can best describe Nici Mense? A．Determined and generous. B．Humble and innovative. C．Talkative and open-minded. D．Enthusiastic and committed. 【答案】24．B 25．A 26．D 27．D 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了纽约喷气机队营养师尼西・门斯，包括其职业选择缘由、工作内容及自身专业态度等。 24．细节理解题。根据第二段“Properly fueling players so that they feel the difference in their performance is something she learned while playing soccer at university. ‘I found soccer to be more demanding on my body than I had expected, and I needed to maintain my energy through proper nutrition to match my performance on the field,’ she said. ‘This realization changed my perspective. I’ve always loved sports and food, so combining the two made the most sense.’(给运动员合理补充能量，让他们感受到自身表现的差异，这是她在大学踢足球时学到的。她说：‘我发现足球对我身体的要求比我预期的要高，我需要通过合理的营养来保持能量，以匹配我在球场上的表现。这种认识改变了我的看法。我一直热爱体育和美食，所以将两者结合起来是最合理的。’)”可知，是她大学踢足球时的经历让她意识到营养对运动表现的重要性，从而促使她选择了现在的职业。故选B项。 25．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Mense describes herself as ‘obsessed’ with her field, constantly evolving and gaining knowledge. ‘If I am the same dietitian three years from now, then I am doing something wrong, ’ she declared. ‘The more open-minded I am, and the more I am able to learn as a professional, the better I can help athletes with their goals. ’(门斯称自己对自己的领域‘着迷’，不断发展并获取知识。她宣称：‘如果三年后我还是同一个营养师，那我就做错了。我越开明，作为一名专业人士我能学到的越多，我就能越好地帮助运动员实现他们的目标。’)”可知，门斯不断更新自己的专业知识。故选A项。 26．细节理解题。根据第四段“Occasionally, athletes need a warm-up period when working with a dietitian. ‘It can be quite challenging to prove that dietitians are here to help them and that we are not the food police,’ said Mense.(偶尔，运动员在与营养师合作时需要一个磨合阶段。门斯说：‘要证明营养师是来帮助他们的，而我们不是‘食物警察’，这可能相当具有挑战性。’)”可知，有时运动员会怀疑营养师在团队中的作用，觉得营养师像“食物警察”一样限制他们。故选D项。 27．推理判断题。从文中门斯在纽约喷气机队多年，用心满足运动员营养需求，称自己对领域“着迷”，不断更新知识等内容，比如倒数第二段“Mense describes herself as ‘obsessed’ with her field, constantly evolving and gaining knowledge.(Mense 称自己对自己的领域‘着迷’，不断发展并获取知识)”以及最后一段的“ With her dedication and expertise, it’s clear that professional athletes are truly eating their way to victory.(凭借她的奉献精神和专业知识，很明显，职业运动员真的是靠吃来取得胜利的。)”她始终致力于通过营养助力运动员表现、恢复和健康等方面，能看出她对工作充满热情且尽心尽力，可用Enthusiastic and committed来形容她。故选D项。 C The human brain’s understanding of figure zero may have evolved from primitive neural pathways initially used for counting predators. This discovery could aid doctors in helping stroke patients who struggle with numerical comprehension. Zeros are integral to various fields, including astronomy, engineering, and literature. Researchers Benjy Barnett and Steve Fleming from University College London explored the origins of figure zero by using magnetoencephalography (MEG) to monitor the brain activity of 29 participants engaged in two tasks. In the first, people compared whether two consecutive patterns were made of the same number of dots, from 0 to 5, In the second, they saw 10 numbers, also from 0 to 5, each for 250 milliseconds. Half were orange and the rest blue. They then reported which colored numbers had the highest value. To compare people’s brain activity when they saw a “0” with them seeing other numbers, Barnett and Fleming input the MEG data into a machine-learning algorithm (算法). Previous research has shown that specific neurons respond to numbers like“1,” “2,” and so on, up to “9.” Barnett noted that their findings revealed that the neural response to “0” closely resembled that of “1,” while becoming less similar to larger numbers. This suggests that zero occupies a fundamental position on the neural number line, next to “1” and two less than “2.” They also examined similarities between the brain’s response to “0” and a blank screen, finding identical activity patterns. This suggests that our comprehension of zero may have evolved from recognizing absences. “If I’m an antelope on the grassland and I quickly scan to check if I can see any predators, the brain activity that leads me to decide ‘no, I haven’t seen anything’ might be the starting point for the number zero in the brain,” says Barnett. While humans and other animals recognize absence, humans have built upon this to apply zeros into numerical systems. Additionally, a previous study involving over 650 stroke patients revealed that approximately 15% struggled to process numbers containing zeros post-stroke. “Our results may well contribute to better understanding of this phenomenon and help inform potential treatments,” says Barnett. Jorge Morales at Northeastern University in Boston says that despite the importance of zero in mathematics and culture, this study suggests that the concept originates from the ability to notice absences, which we probably share with other animals. 28．How did the researchers explore the origin of figure zero? A．By comparing brain activity patterns. B．By monitoring brain function directly. C．By observing how people count dots. D．By studying people’s response for MEG. 29．What can we learn from the passage? A．Figure zero is unique to numerical system. B．Figure zero is important for noticing absence. C．The brain is more sensitive to process larger numbers. D．Stroke patients struggle to understand figure zero. 30．What does the author mainly intend to tell us? A．Figure zero is essential in various scientific disciplines. B．Recognizing absence helps in understanding figure zero. C．MEG is an effective tool for analyzing figure zero. D．Figure zero is primarily useful for counting. 【答案】28．A 29．B 30．B 【解析】这是一篇说明文。本文主要探讨了数字0的起源以及人类大脑如何理解数字0。 28．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“To compare people’s brain activity when they saw a “0” with them seeing other numbers, Barnett and Fleming input the MEG data into a machine-learning algorithm.(为了比较人们在看到数字“0”和其他数字时的脑活动，Barnett和Fleming将MEG数据输入到机器学习算法中。)”可知，研究人员通过比较人们在看到数字0和其他数字时的脑活动模式来探索数字0的起源。故选A。 29．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“They also examined similarities between the brain’s response to “0” and a blank screen, finding identical activity patterns. This suggests that our comprehension of zero may have evolved from recognizing absences.(他们还检查了大脑对数字“0”的反应和空白屏幕之间的相似性，发现了相同的活动模式。这表明我们对数字0的理解可能源于对缺失的识别。)”可知，文章提到数字0对识别缺失的重要性。故选B。 30．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The human brain’s understanding of figure zero may have evolved from primitive neural pathways initially used for counting predators. This discovery could aid doctors in helping stroke patients who struggle with numerical comprehension.(人类大脑对数字0的理解可能是从最初用于计算捕食者数量的原始神经通路演化而来的。这一发现可能有助于医生治疗在数字理解方面存在困难的卒中患者。)”第四段“This suggests that our comprehension of zero may have evolved from recognizing absences.(这表明我们对数字0的理解可能源于对缺失的识别。)”可知，文章主要探讨了数字0的起源和大脑如何理解数字0，并指出对缺失的识别是理解数字0的关键。故选B。 D The recent emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese start-up, has broken the current message in Silicon Valley regarding the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models. DeepSeek’s open-source AI model, R1, has demonstrated capabilities comparable to those of leading models from major American tech firms, but it was developed at a significantly lower cost and with less powerful hardware. This shift challenges the long held belief that only the wealthiest companies could dominate the AI landscape by investing heavily in resources. As tech giants struggle with this new reality, questions are being raised about their strategies and spending habits. The traditional approach of outspending competitors on advanced chips and expansive data centers is now under investigation. Industry experts suggest that the focus may need to shift towards efficiency, with companies competing to create more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable AI solutions. Responses from American tech leaders have been swift, with OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman acknowledging the impressive nature of DeepSeek’s R1 model and promising accelerated releases of new models. This competitive pressure is likely to lead to a reevaluation of data center investments and pricing strategies, as companies aim to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving market. Despite concerns about DeepSeek’s claims regarding its development costs, its success has motivated other AI labs to innovate and create more efficient models. The industry is expected to shift focus towards maximizing AI capabilities within existing computational limits rather than merely increasing hardware resources. Some industry leaders view DeepSeek’s achievements as a validation of open-source AI, proving that open-source AI has its value. Furthermore, they advocate for greater cooperation and sharing of innovations among American tech companies. This perspective suggests that encouraging an open-source ecosystem could stimulate the overall competitiveness of the US tech industry. Ultimately, while DeepSeek’s success may stimulate short-term adjustments in business models, it also highlights the potential for AI technology to popularize access and drive innovation across the globe. The ongoing evolution of the AI landscape will require companies to adapt to new realities, balancing competition with cooperation to ensure the continued advancement of the technology 31．What is the expected industry focus in response to DeepSeek’s success? A．Increasing investments in advanced chips and expansive data centers. B．Developing more powerful hardware resources to compete with DeepSeek. C．Reducing the environmental impact of data center operations. D．Maximizing AI capabilities within existing computational limits. 32．What does the underlined word “validation” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Confirmation. B．Denial. C．Construction. D．Disapproval. 33．What is the author’s attitude towards DeepSeek’s breakthrough in AI’ development? A．Cautious. B．Indifferent. C．Optimistic. D．Critical. 34．What does the passage imply about the future shift towards AI development? A．It will lead to a decrease in the overall competitiveness of the US tech industry. B．It will make AI technology accessible to more people and fuel innovation globally. C．It will increase the cost of developing AI business models f on all AI companies. D．It will limit the application of AI technology to only the wealthiest companies. 【答案】31．D 32．A 33．C 34．B 【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国初创企业DeepSeek的成功对世界人工智能技术的影响。 31．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The industry is expected to shift focus towards maximizingAI capabilities within existing computational limits rather than merely increasing hardware resources.(预计该行业将把重点转向在现有计算限制下最大化人工智能功能，而不仅仅是增加硬件资源)”可知，对于DeepSeek的成功，业界的预期焦点是在现有计算限制下最大化人工智能能力。故选D项。 32．词句猜测题。划线词句后半句“proving that open-source AI has its value.(证明了开源人工智能的价值)”说明DeepSeek的成就证明了开源人工智能的价值，是对开源人工智能的认可，从而推知划线词句“Some industry leaders view DeepSeek’s achievements as a validation of open-source AI, proving that open-source AI has its value.(一些行业领袖认为，DeepSeek的成就是对开源人工智能的认可，证明了开源人工智能的价值)”其中划线词应为“确认”的意思，与A项同义。故选A项。 33．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Ultimately, while DeepSeek’s success may stimulate short-term adjustments in business models, it also highlights the potential for AI technology to popularize access and drive innovation across the globe.(最终，虽然DeepSeek的成功可能会刺激商业模式的短期调整，但它也突显了人工智能技术在全球普及和推动创新的潜力)”可知，作者对DeepSeek在人工智能开发方面的突破持乐观的态度。故选C项。 34．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Ultimately, while DeepSeek’s success may stimulate short-term adjustments in business models, it also highlights the potential for AI technology to popularize access and drive innovation across the globe.(最终，虽然DeepSeek的成功可能会刺激商业模式的短期调整，但它也突显了人工智能技术在全球普及和推动创新的潜力)”可知，这篇文章暗示了未来人工智能发展的转变是它将使更多人能够使用人工智能技术，并推动全球创新。故选B项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有项为多余选项。 Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout. To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts’ minds. 35 If you want energy and strength for an ideal workout, you need fuel. A fed workout will provide your body with power. 36 These benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body. Muscle preservation is also an essential component of strengthening your body. Nitrogen (氮) is critical for processing protein that builds healthy muscles. People tend to lose less nitrogen during a fed workout than a fasted one. Many fitness enthusiasts are not on board with this idea. They report feeling sick and inactive while trying to exercise after eating. With a fasted workout, you may not get the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat. 37 It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose levels, and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat. Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat. 38 For example, if you choose a fed workout, you’ll probably lose a lot of water during an intense training, so you should consider drinking some beforehand. With a fasted workout, it would help if you had some nutrition right after your session is complete. Drink some water. Then, have a light meal or nutritional snack. 39 Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice. A．A person doing a 30-minute session a day may have a problem with fasted workouts. B．Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights. C．Many experts say there’s no easy answer because it depends on the person. D．How your body will respond is based on your workout intensity. E．Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice. F．However, a fasted workout might not work for you. G．Not all foods are created equal. 【答案】35．C 36．B 37．F 38．G 39．E 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了健身前后进食的优缺点以及如何选择适合自己的健身饮食方式。 35．上文“Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout. To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts’ minds.(一些人喜欢在去健身房之前吃点东西，这被称为进食后锻炼。另一些人则喜欢等到锻炼后再给身体补充能量，这被称为空腹锻炼。吃还是不吃，这是许多健身爱好者心中的问题)”提出了健身前后是否应该进食的问题。C选项“Many experts say there’s no easy answer because it depends on the person.(许多专家说，这个问题没有简单的答案，因为它取决于个人)”承接上文，指出对于这个问题没有统一的答案，因为每个人的情况都不同，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。 36．上文“A fed workout will provide your body with power.(进食后锻炼会为你的身体提供能量)”指出进食后锻炼的好处。B选项“Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights.(运动前吃东西可能帮助你持续更长时间的锻炼，举起更重的重量)”进一步解释了进食后锻炼的具体好处，即能够持续更长时间的锻炼和举起更重的重量，与上文构成顺承关系。故选B项。 37．上文“With a fasted workout, you may not get the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat.(空腹锻炼，你可能不会像平常那样消化不良。空腹锻炼的专家进一步声称，运动后进食会使你的身体利用脂肪储备作为能量，这意味着你会燃烧更多的脂肪)”介绍了空腹锻炼的好处。F选项“However, a fasted workout might not work for you.(然而，空腹锻炼可能不适合你)”与上文构成转折关系，指出空腹锻炼虽然有好处，但可能并不适合每个人，下文“It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose levels, and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat.(它会导致你的血糖水平突然下降，你可能会感到头晕。你甚至更有可能吃得过多)”进一步说明了空腹锻炼为什么不适合每个人，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。 38．上文“Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat.(知道为理想的锻炼吃什么和知道什么时候吃一样重要)”强调了知道吃什么和什么时候吃的重要性。G选项“Not all foods are created equal.(并非所有食物都是等价的)”进一步解释了为什么知道吃什么很重要，因为不同的食物对健身的影响是不同的，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。 39．下文“Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice.(空腹锻炼和进食后锻炼都有其优点和缺点。在做出选择之前，要全面思考并与你的健身教练进行讨论。)”指出空腹锻炼和进食后锻炼都有各自的优缺点，需要作出正确的选择。E选项“Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice.(决定什么时候吃以达到理想的锻炼效果是个人的选择)”引出下文，指出选择何时进食是个人的选择，因为每种方式都有其优缺点，上下文语意衔接自然。故选E项。 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，共32分） 第一节 阅读表达（共4小题，第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。 These days, it’s not unusual to see middle-aged men collecting Star Wars action figures, or celebrities like David Beckham playing with Lego bricks. It’s becoming more and more common to see adult taking an interest in toys, comic books and the activities that are traditionally associated with children. This phenomenon has given rise to a new word: kidult. What lies behind the phenomenon? One is about adults’ nostalgia (怀旧) for the carefree days of childhood, and this is especially true with today’s fast-paced, stressful lifestyles. Another is about a societal change in recent decades where people are starting families later. As a result, they have more time and money to spend on themselves. Some adults could only window-shop for their dream toys when they were kids, but now they can afford that radio-controlled car or high-priced doll they have always wanted. Kidults tend to have a great fondness for cartoons, superheroes and collections that remind them of their childhood. They buy toys that might typically be considered “for kids”. However, in recent years, toy makers have created product lines just for these consumers, realizing that demand is high for this generation of adults who still want to have fun. Society traditionally disapproves of adults who refuse to put aside childhood interests, viewing that kidults are suffering from the pop-psychology concept known as Peter Pan Syndrome, an anomaly (异常) that people remain emotionally at the level of teenagers. From the standpoint of kids, though, they insist that their refusal to conform to society’s acceptable tastes shows independent thinking. 40．What does “kidult” refer to? 41．Why does the “kidult” phenomenon appear now? 42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Toy makers are expanding the output of toys typically designed for kids, because they find kidults have a high demand for toys too. 43．Do you want to be a kidult in the future? Why? (In about 40 words) 【答案】40．Adults who have child-like tastes. 41．For kidults’ desire to recapture childhood pleasure and their ability to afford them because of delayed marriage. 42．Toy makers are expanding the output of toys typically designed for kids, because they find kidults have a high demand for toys too. Toy makers have created product lines specifically for kidults. 43．Yes. Because it allows me to maintain a sense of fun and creativity, which can be a refreshing escape from the responsibilities of adulthood. It also provides an opportunity to reconnect with the joy and simplicity of childhood. (言之有理即可) 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了成年人对儿童玩具和活动的兴趣增加，导致“大小孩”这一人群的出现，并分析了这一现象背后的原因，以及社会对这一人群不同的看法。 40．细节理解题。根据第一段中“It’s becoming more and more common to see adult taking an interest in toys, comic books and the activities that are traditionally associated with children. This phenomenon has given rise to a new word: kidult. (越来越多的成年人对玩具、漫画书和传统上与孩子有关的活动感兴趣。这种现象催生了一个新词：大小孩)”可知，kidult“大小孩”是指有孩童般品味的成年人。故答案为：Adults who have child-like tastes. 41．细节理解题。根据第二段中“What lies behind the phenomenon? One is about adults’ nostalgia (怀旧) for the carefree days of childhood, and this is especially true with today’s fast-paced, stressful lifestyles. Another is about a societal change in recent decades where people are starting families later. As a result, they have more time and money to spend on themselves. (这一现象背后的原因是什么？一个是关于成年人对无忧无虑的童年时光的怀念，尤其是在今天快节奏、紧张的生活方式下。另一个是关于近几十年来的社会变化，人们开始晚婚。因此，他们有更多的时间和金钱花在自己身上)”可知，这一现象出现的原因是成年人渴望重新获得童年的快乐，而且由于晚婚，他们有能力负担这些快乐。故答案为：For kidults’ desire to recapture childhood pleasure and their ability to afford them because of delayed marriage. 42．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Kidults tend to have a great fondness for cartoons, superheroes and collections that remind them of their childhood. (大小孩往往非常喜欢卡通、超级英雄和能让他们想起童年的收藏品)”和“However, in recent years, toy makers have created product lines just for these consumers, realizing that demand is high for this generation of adults who still want to have fun. (然而，近年来，玩具制造商已经为这些消费者创造了产品线，意识到这一代成年人仍然希望获得乐趣的需求很高)”可知，玩具制造商增加生产的玩具不是为儿童设计的，他们是专门为大小孩设计了产品线。故答案为：Toy makers are expanding the output of toys typically designed for kids, because they find kidults have a high demand for toys too. Toy makers have created product lines specifically for kidults. 43．开放性试题。题目要求学生谈谈对于将来是否想成为一个大小孩的想法，并陈述理由，结合生活实际言之有理即可。例如，可以想成为一个大小孩，因为它可以让“我”保持一种乐趣和创造力，这可以让“我”从成年的责任中解脱出来。它也提供了一个重新与童年的快乐和简单联系起来的机会。故答案为：Yes. Because it allows me to maintain a sense of fun and creativity, which can be a refreshing escape from the responsibilities of adulthood. It also provides an opportunity to reconnect with the joy and simplicity of childhood. 第二节: 书面表达（共一题，20分) 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim对中国传统文化很感兴趣，近日他看到了伦敦孔子学院（Confucius Institute）的海报，很想去那里学习，写信询问你的意见，请你给Jim回信，内容包括： 1.简要介绍孔子学院； 2.表达你的想法。 注意：1.词100左右。 Dear Jim, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Jim, Learning that you really want to study at the Confucius Institute, I am writing to tell you something about it. Confucius Institutes are set up all over the world to develop friendships with other countries and popularize the Chinese language and culture. Right now there are already 165 institutes completed and by the end of this year that number will reach 200. The institutes’ services include teaching Chinese online, training Chinese teachers, providing Chinese textbooks, and introducing modern China to the world. I think it is a good chance for you to learn Chinese cultures in the Confucius Institute. It will also be an unforgettable experience for you. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给 Jim回信，近日他看到了伦敦孔子学院的海报，很想去那里学习，写信询问你的意见。 【详解】1.词汇积累 想要做某事：want to do sth.→feel like doing sth. 建立：set up→establish 机会：chance→opportunity 难忘的：unforgettable→memorable 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Confucius Institutes are set up all over the world to develop friendships with other countries and popularize the Chinese language and culture. 拓展句：Confucius Institutes are set up all over the world, whose aim is to develop friendships with other countries and popularize the Chinese language and culture. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Learning that you really want to study at the Confucius Institute, I am writing to tell you something about it. (运用了现在分词作状语，that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] Confucius Institutes are set up all over the world to develop friendships with other countries and popularize the Chinese language and culture. (运用了不定式作目的状语) 18 / 19 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年高二下学期期中模拟卷 英语·参考答案 第一部分 知识运用(共两节，30 分) 第一节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分) 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．C 第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分) 11．for 12．creating 13．were required 14．to progress 15．growth 16．what 17．invited 18．which 19．has been working/has worked 20．industries 第二部分 阅读理解( 共两节, 38 分) 第一节(共 14 小题；每小题 2 分，共 28 分) 21．C 22．A 23．C 24．B 25．A 26．D 27．D 28．A 29．B 30．B 31．D 32．A 33．C 34．B 第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分) 35．C 36．B 37．F 38．G 39．E 第三部分 书面表达(共两节， 32 分) 第一节 (共 4 小题； 第 40、41 题各 2 分， 第 42 题 3 分， 第 43 题 5 分， 共 12 分) 40．Adults who have child-like tastes. 41．For kidults’ desire to recapture childhood pleasure and their ability to afford them because of delayed marriage. 42．Toy makers are expanding the output of toys typically designed for kids, because they find kidults have a high demand for toys too. Toy makers have created product lines specifically for kidults. 43．Yes. Because it allows me to maintain a sense of fun and creativity, which can be a refreshing escape from the responsibilities of adulthood. It also provides an opportunity to reconnect with the joy and simplicity of childhood. (言之有理即可) 第二节(20 分) 44．Dear Jim, Learning that you really want to study at the Confucius Institute, I am writing to tell you something about it. Confucius Institutes are set up all over the world to develop friendships with other countries and popularize the Chinese language and culture. Right now there are already 165 institutes completed and by the end of this year that number will reach 200. The institutes’ services include teaching Chinese online, training Chinese teachers, providing Chinese textbooks, and introducing modern China to the world. I think it is a good chance for you to learn Chinese cultures in the Confucius Institute. It will also be an unforgettable experience for you. Yours, Li Hua 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null ( ………………○……………… 外 ………………○……………… 装 ………………○……………… 订 ………………○……………… 线 ………………○……………… ) ( ………………○……………… 内 ………………○……………… 装 ………………○……………… 订 ………………○……………… 线 ………………○……………… ) ( 此卷只装订 不密封 ) ( ………………○……………… 内 ………………○……………… 装 ………………○……………… 订 ………………○……………… 线 ………………○……………… ………………○……………… 外 ………………○……………… 装 ………………○……………… 订 ………………○……………… 线 ………………○……………… … 学校： ______________ 姓名： _____________ 班级： _______________ 考号： ______________________ ) 绝密★考试结束前 2024-2025学年高二下学期期中模拟卷（北京专用） 英语 （考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：100分） 考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 3．难度系数：0.65。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节 完型填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。 I can still remember it like it was yesterday. My children were still young and we got into our beat-up old car with a cassette (磁带) player to go grocery shopping. We had a case full of cassettes in the 1 that we would listen to when the radio didn’t come in clear. This day we arrived at the store, got groceries and came back to the car only to find that the case full of cassettes was 2 . Somebody had stolen it. The kids were 3 , but for some reason, I 4 laughing. I imagined the thief opening the case. There were a few decade-old cassettes from my college days, and the rest of them were homemade tapes where we had recorded songs the kids and I liked from the radio. 5 the thief’s disappointed face in my mind, I laughed again. When I shared my thoughts with the kids, they immediately laughed too For weeks to come whenever we listened to the car radio or played the one cassette that was still in the player we would laugh again thinking about our stolen “treasures” and the sad thief. I believe it was our way to 6 our anger at the thief and wish him well. By forgiving, we freed our hearts from 7 and let go of our 8 to the lost cassettes, accepting the power of love. Forgiving the thief was a small 9 , but faith calls on us to 10 in something big even while doing something small. May your days be filled with faith, forgiveness, laughter, and love. Share your soul’s music and heart’s love with all you meet. 1．A．boot B．roof C．door D．engine 2．A．broken B．repaired C．gone D．found 3．A．ashamed B．shocked C．embarrassed D．amused 4．A．burst out B．gave up C．ended up D．carried on 5．A．Keeping B．Picturing C．Forgetting D．Ignoring 6．A．contain B．release C．increase D．channel 7．A．love B．hate C．joy D．worry 8．A．attachment B．access C．addition D．alternative 9．A．duty B．act C．promise D．trick 10．A．compete B．specialize C．engage D．succeed 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分,共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 A Many universities are concerned about students using artificial intelligence. However, Oxford University has told undergraduates they can use it with essays as long as they do not rely on it 11 facts since AI can sometimes make mistakes. Students have been advised to use AI to organize their thoughts while 12 (create) drafts of essays. Last year, the students of economics and management at Oxford University 13 (require) to use AI to generate essays, but normal rules about plagiarism (抄袭) still applied. B 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Learning to refuse is an act of self-love. Just like a garden needs pruning (修剪) to flourish, our lives need boundary-setting 14 (progress). Think of saying no as the act of removing the weeds that limit our personal 15 (grow). By saying no, we are reclaiming our autonomy. We teach people how to treat us by 16 we allow and where we stop. When 17 (invite) to a party we do not feel comfortable attending, we can say no. It does not mean rejecting friendship but rather communicating our limits. C 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Yan Qianqian, a 29-year-old Zhuang woman from Guangxi, returned to her hometown after working at an airport for five years. In 2021, together with her father, she founded an agricultural company to produce pickled bamboo shoots, 18 is an essential ingredient for the popular Luosifen rice noodles. For years, she 19 (work) with experts from local universities to improve the traditional making methods of the pickled bamboo shoots with modern technologies. Yan hopes more young people will join her in helping villagers increase income and revitalize various 20 (industry) in rural areas. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题，每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The Oxford College Farm, located on the edge of Oxford campus of Emory University, was created in 2014 after the donation of eleven acres (英亩) of land from an Emory graduate. Here, organic and fresh food is grown both for Emory’s campuses and the surrounding communities. Also, the farm provides students across disciplines with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture. If you are looking for local and organically-grown food, delicious varieties harvested at the peak of ripeness or other exciting possibilities, come and join the Oxford College Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program! Just take it as a subscription program that allows you to be a steward (管家) of the land while eating well! CSA Program Membership ·Tour the gardens on weekdays. ·Enjoy locally-grown, fresh, and seasonal produce. ·Receive newsletter featuring garden updates and recipe suggestions. ·Have priority for signing up for next year’s CSA． Sign-up Reminders ·Fill in your information, including your Emory NetID, first name, last name, preferred email, preferred phone, home address, city, state and zip code. ·Select your pickup location: Oxford Farmers Mkt, Atl Campus Kaldi’s, Atl Campus Math/ Sci, Emory University Hospital. ·Choose your pickup season (s). Please note that prices vary from season to season. To receive a 10% discount, you can participate in all seasons. ·Use a delivery service if you need. It is free for all orders over $30, otherwise fees vary anywhere from $2 to $5 depending on distance. If you are unable to join the CSA because of financial need, please email us at oxfarm@ emory. edu to discuss. Membership to the CSA is limited, so sign up as soon as possible! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support sustainable agriculture and enjoy fresh, locally-grown food! 21．The Oxford College Farm _________. A．is managed by Emory graduates B．is tailored for agriculture majors C．allows students to experience in person D．makes donations to nearby communities 22．The CSA members can _________. A．get latest news about the gardens B．enjoy free delivery service C．take part in farm tours on weekends D．get discounts for membership renewal 23．If you want to sign up for the CSA program, you need to _________. A．send an email in advance B．fill in your financial conditions C．choose your preferred pickup spot D．guarantee to participate in all seasons B Nici Mense, the New York Jets’ first full-time dietitian, faces the demanding task of managing the daily nutritional needs of professional athletes. Recently, she has successfully completed her seventh season with the team. Properly fueling players so that they feel the difference in their performance is something she learned while playing soccer at university. “I found soccer to be more demanding on my body than I had expected, and I needed to maintain my energy through proper nutrition to match my performance on the field, ” she said. “This realization changed my perspective. I’ve always loved sports and food, so combining the two made the most sense. ” Mense joined the New York Jets and has stayed in tune with the team’s schedule. “My hours vary from time to time, ” she said. “It’s the busiest during training camp through the end of the season. We will work seven days a week unless it’s our bye week, when we don’t play a game during the season. We ensure players fuel properly before, during and after practice. They receive recovery shakes, snacks and fruit for post-practice recovery. While they are in training throughout the day, that’s my time to plan for the weeks ahead. ” Occasionally, athletes need a warm-up period when working with a dietitian. “It can be quite challenging to prove that dietitians are here to help them and that we are not the food police, ” said Mense. “There are times when a player doesn’t listen to the education and injures themselves. But it’s always so awesome to see when it works for them. ” Nevertheless, Mense feels fulfilled in her role and continues to push the athletes, knowing that nutrition is key to fueling performance, recovery and long-term health. Mense describes herself as “obsessed” with her field, constantly evolving and gaining knowledge. “If I am the same dietitian three years from now, then I am doing something wrong, ” she declared. “The more open-minded I am, and the more I am able to learn as a professional, the better I can help athletes with their goals. ” By staying at the forefront of her field, Mense provides athletes with essential nutrition strategies to support their performance, recovery, and long-term health. With her dedication and expertise, it’s clear that professional athletes are truly eating their way to victory. 24．What motivated Nici Mense to choose her career? A．Her urge to make life changes. B．Her experience of playing soccer. C．Her admiration for athletes’ spirits. D．Her dream of being a professional athlete. 25．What can we learn about Nici Mense? A．She keeps her professional knowledge updated. B．Her priority is to provide post-game recovery meals. C．She works seven days a week during the season period. D．Her working hours are fixed throughout the entire season. 26．Nici Mense sometimes finds it hard to work with athletes because they _________. A．put their personal interests first B．complain about their unhealthy diet C．disagree about their training schedule D．doubt the role of a dietitian in their team 27．Which words can best describe Nici Mense? A．Determined and generous. B．Humble and innovative. C．Talkative and open-minded. D．Enthusiastic and committed. C The human brain’s understanding of figure zero may have evolved from primitive neural pathways initially used for counting predators. This discovery could aid doctors in helping stroke patients who struggle with numerical comprehension. Zeros are integral to various fields, including astronomy, engineering, and literature. Researchers Benjy Barnett and Steve Fleming from University College London explored the origins of figure zero by using magnetoencephalography (MEG) to monitor the brain activity of 29 participants engaged in two tasks. In the first, people compared whether two consecutive patterns were made of the same number of dots, from 0 to 5, In the second, they saw 10 numbers, also from 0 to 5, each for 250 milliseconds. Half were orange and the rest blue. They then reported which colored numbers had the highest value. To compare people’s brain activity when they saw a “0” with them seeing other numbers, Barnett and Fleming input the MEG data into a machine-learning algorithm (算法). Previous research has shown that specific neurons respond to numbers like“1,” “2,” and so on, up to “9.” Barnett noted that their findings revealed that the neural response to “0” closely resembled that of “1,” while becoming less similar to larger numbers. This suggests that zero occupies a fundamental position on the neural number line, next to “1” and two less than “2.” They also examined similarities between the brain’s response to “0” and a blank screen, finding identical activity patterns. This suggests that our comprehension of zero may have evolved from recognizing absences. “If I’m an antelope on the grassland and I quickly scan to check if I can see any predators, the brain activity that leads me to decide ‘no, I haven’t seen anything’ might be the starting point for the number zero in the brain,” says Barnett. While humans and other animals recognize absence, humans have built upon this to apply zeros into numerical systems. Additionally, a previous study involving over 650 stroke patients revealed that approximately 15% struggled to process numbers containing zeros post-stroke. “Our results may well contribute to better understanding of this phenomenon and help inform potential treatments,” says Barnett. Jorge Morales at Northeastern University in Boston says that despite the importance of zero in mathematics and culture, this study suggests that the concept originates from the ability to notice absences, which we probably share with other animals. 28．How did the researchers explore the origin of figure zero? A．By comparing brain activity patterns. B．By monitoring brain function directly. C．By observing how people count dots. D．By studying people’s response for MEG. 29．What can we learn from the passage? A．Figure zero is unique to numerical system. B．Figure zero is important for noticing absence. C．The brain is more sensitive to process larger numbers. D．Stroke patients struggle to understand figure zero. 30．What does the author mainly intend to tell us? A．Figure zero is essential in various scientific disciplines. B．Recognizing absence helps in understanding figure zero. C．MEG is an effective tool for analyzing figure zero. D．Figure zero is primarily useful for counting. D The recent emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese start-up, has broken the current message in Silicon Valley regarding the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models. DeepSeek’s open-source AI model, R1, has demonstrated capabilities comparable to those of leading models from major American tech firms, but it was developed at a significantly lower cost and with less powerful hardware. This shift challenges the long held belief that only the wealthiest companies could dominate the AI landscape by investing heavily in resources. As tech giants struggle with this new reality, questions are being raised about their strategies and spending habits. The traditional approach of outspending competitors on advanced chips and expansive data centers is now under investigation. Industry experts suggest that the focus may need to shift towards efficiency, with companies competing to create more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable AI solutions. Responses from American tech leaders have been swift, with OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman acknowledging the impressive nature of DeepSeek’s R1 model and promising accelerated releases of new models. This competitive pressure is likely to lead to a reevaluation of data center investments and pricing strategies, as companies aim to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving market. Despite concerns about DeepSeek’s claims regarding its development costs, its success has motivated other AI labs to innovate and create more efficient models. The industry is expected to shift focus towards maximizing AI capabilities within existing computational limits rather than merely increasing hardware resources. Some industry leaders view DeepSeek’s achievements as a validation of open-source AI, proving that open-source AI has its value. Furthermore, they advocate for greater cooperation and sharing of innovations among American tech companies. This perspective suggests that encouraging an open-source ecosystem could stimulate the overall competitiveness of the US tech industry. Ultimately, while DeepSeek’s success may stimulate short-term adjustments in business models, it also highlights the potential for AI technology to popularize access and drive innovation across the globe. The ongoing evolution of the AI landscape will require companies to adapt to new realities, balancing competition with cooperation to ensure the continued advancement of the technology 31．What is the expected industry focus in response to DeepSeek’s success? A．Increasing investments in advanced chips and expansive data centers. B．Developing more powerful hardware resources to compete with DeepSeek. C．Reducing the environmental impact of data center operations. D．Maximizing AI capabilities within existing computational limits. 32．What does the underlined word “validation” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Confirmation. B．Denial. C．Construction. D．Disapproval. 33．What is the author’s attitude towards DeepSeek’s breakthrough in AI’ development? A．Cautious. B．Indifferent. C．Optimistic. D．Critical. 34．What does the passage imply about the future shift towards AI development? A．It will lead to a decrease in the overall competitiveness of the US tech industry. B．It will make AI technology accessible to more people and fuel innovation globally. C．It will increase the cost of developing AI business models f on all AI companies. D．It will limit the application of AI technology to only the wealthiest companies. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有项为多余选项。 Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout. To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts’ minds. 35 If you want energy and strength for an ideal workout, you need fuel. A fed workout will provide your body with power. 36 These benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body. Muscle preservation is also an essential component of strengthening your body. Nitrogen (氮) is critical for processing protein that builds healthy muscles. People tend to lose less nitrogen during a fed workout than a fasted one. Many fitness enthusiasts are not on board with this idea. They report feeling sick and inactive while trying to exercise after eating. With a fasted workout, you may not get the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat. 37 It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose levels, and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat. Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat. 38 For example, if you choose a fed workout, you’ll probably lose a lot of water during an intense training, so you should consider drinking some beforehand. With a fasted workout, it would help if you had some nutrition right after your session is complete. Drink some water. Then, have a light meal or nutritional snack. 39 Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice. A．A person doing a 30-minute session a day may have a problem with fasted workouts. B．Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights. C．Many experts say there’s no easy answer because it depends on the person. D．How your body will respond is based on your workout intensity. E．Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice. F．However, a fasted workout might not work for you. G．Not all foods are created equal. 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，共32分） 第一节 阅读表达（共4小题，第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。 These days, it’s not unusual to see middle-aged men collecting Star Wars action figures, or celebrities like David Beckham playing with Lego bricks. It’s becoming more and more common to see adult taking an interest in toys, comic books and the activities that are traditionally associated with children. This phenomenon has given rise to a new word: kidult. What lies behind the phenomenon? One is about adults’ nostalgia (怀旧) for the carefree days of childhood, and this is especially true with today’s fast-paced, stressful lifestyles. Another is about a societal change in recent decades where people are starting families later. As a result, they have more time and money to spend on themselves. Some adults could only window-shop for their dream toys when they were kids, but now they can afford that radio-controlled car or high-priced doll they have always wanted. Kidults tend to have a great fondness for cartoons, superheroes and collections that remind them of their childhood. They buy toys that might typically be considered “for kids”. However, in recent years, toy makers have created product lines just for these consumers, realizing that demand is high for this generation of adults who still want to have fun. Society traditionally disapproves of adults who refuse to put aside childhood interests, viewing that kidults are suffering from the pop-psychology concept known as Peter Pan Syndrome, an anomaly (异常) that people remain emotionally at the level of teenagers. From the standpoint of kids, though, they insist that their refusal to conform to society’s acceptable tastes shows independent thinking. 40．What does “kidult” refer to? 41．Why does the “kidult” phenomenon appear now? 42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Toy makers are expanding the output of toys typically designed for kids, because they find kidults have a high demand for toys too. 43．Do you want to be a kidult in the future? Why? (In about 40 words) 第二节: 书面表达（共一题，20分) 44．假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim对中国传统文化很感兴趣，近日他看到了伦敦孔子学院（Confucius Institute）的海报，很想去那里学习，写信询问你的意见，请你给Jim回信，内容包括： 1.简要介绍孔子学院； 2.表达你的想法。 注意：1.词100左右。 Dear Jim, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第7页（共8页） 试题 第8页（共8页） 试题 第5页（共8页） 试题 第6页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 绝密★考试结束前 2024-2025学年高二下学期期中模拟卷（北京专用） 英语 （考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：100分） 考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 3．难度系数：0.65。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节 完型填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。 I can still remember it like it was yesterday. My children were still young and we got into our beat-up old car with a cassette (磁带) player to go grocery shopping. We had a case full of cassettes in the 1 that we would listen to when the radio didn’t come in clear. This day we arrived at the store, got groceries and came back to the car only to find that the case full of cassettes was 2 . Somebody had stolen it. The kids were 3 , but for some reason, I 4 laughing. I imagined the thief opening the case. There were a few decade-old cassettes from my college days, and the rest of them were homemade tapes where we had recorded songs the kids and I liked from the radio. 5 the thief’s disappointed face in my mind, I laughed again. When I shared my thoughts with the kids, they immediately laughed too For weeks to come whenever we listened to the car radio or played the one cassette that was still in the player we would laugh again thinking about our stolen “treasures” and the sad thief. I believe it was our way to 6 our anger at the thief and wish him well. By forgiving, we freed our hearts from 7 and let go of our 8 to the lost cassettes, accepting the power of love. Forgiving the thief was a small 9 , but faith calls on us to 10 in something big even while doing something small. May your days be filled with faith, forgiveness, laughter, and love. Share your soul’s music and heart’s love with all you meet. 1．A．boot B．roof C．door D．engine 2．A．broken B．repaired C．gone D．found 3．A．ashamed B．shocked C．embarrassed D．amused 4．A．burst out B．gave up C．ended up D．carried on 5．A．Keeping B．Picturing C．Forgetting D．Ignoring 6．A．contain B．release C．increase D．channel 7．A．love B．hate C．joy D．worry 8．A．attachment B．access C．addition D．alternative 9．A．duty B．act C．promise D．trick 10．A．compete B．specialize C．engage D．succeed 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分,共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 A Many universities are concerned about students using artificial intelligence. However, Oxford University has told undergraduates they can use it with essays as long as they do not rely on it 11 facts since AI can sometimes make mistakes. Students have been advised to use AI to organize their thoughts while 12 (create) drafts of essays. Last year, the students of economics and management at Oxford University 13 (require) to use AI to generate essays, but normal rules about plagiarism (抄袭) still applied. B 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Learning to refuse is an act of self-love. Just like a garden needs pruning (修剪) to flourish, our lives need boundary-setting 14 (progress). Think of saying no as the act of removing the weeds that limit our personal 15 (grow). By saying no, we are reclaiming our autonomy. We teach people how to treat us by 16 we allow and where we stop. When 17 (invite) to a party we do not feel comfortable attending, we can say no. It does not mean rejecting friendship but rather communicating our limits. C 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Yan Qianqian, a 29-year-old Zhuang woman from Guangxi, returned to her hometown after working at an airport for five years. In 2021, together with her father, she founded an agricultural company to produce pickled bamboo shoots, 18 is an essential ingredient for the popular Luosifen rice noodles. For years, she 19 (work) with experts from local universities to improve the traditional making methods of the pickled bamboo shoots with modern technologies. Yan hopes more young people will join her in helping villagers increase income and revitalize various 20 (industry) in rural areas. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题，每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The Oxford College Farm, located on the edge of Oxford campus of Emory University, was created in 2014 after the donation of eleven acres (英亩) of land from an Emory graduate. Here, organic and fresh food is grown both for Emory’s campuses and the surrounding communities. Also, the farm provides students across disciplines with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture. If you are looking for local and organically-grown food, delicious varieties harvested at the peak of ripeness or other exciting possibilities, come and join the Oxford College Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program! Just take it as a subscription program that allows you to be a steward (管家) of the land while eating well! CSA Program Membership ·Tour the gardens on weekdays. ·Enjoy locally-grown, fresh, and seasonal produce. ·Receive newsletter featuring garden updates and recipe suggestions. ·Have priority for signing up for next year’s CSA． Sign-up Reminders ·Fill in your information, including your Emory NetID, first name, last name, preferred email, preferred phone, home address, city, state and zip code. ·Select your pickup location: Oxford Farmers Mkt, Atl Campus Kaldi’s, Atl Campus Math/ Sci, Emory University Hospital. ·Choose your pickup season (s). Please note that prices vary from season to season. To receive a 10% discount, you can participate in all seasons. ·Use a delivery service if you need. It is free for all orders over $30, otherwise fees vary anywhere from $2 to $5 depending on distance. If you are unable to join the CSA because of financial need, please email us at oxfarm@ emory. edu to discuss. Membership to the CSA is limited, so sign up as soon as possible! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support sustainable agriculture and enjoy fresh, locally-grown food! 21．The Oxford College Farm _________. A．is managed by Emory graduates B．is tailored for agriculture majors C．allows students to experience in person D．makes donations to nearby communities 22．The CSA members can _________. A．get latest news about the gardens B．enjoy free delivery service C．take part in farm tours on weekends D．get discounts for membership renewal 23．If you want to sign up for the CSA program, you need to _________. A．send an email in advance B．fill in your financial conditions C．choose your preferred pickup spot D．guarantee to participate in all seasons B Nici Mense, the New York Jets’ first full-time dietitian, faces the demanding task of managing the daily nutritional needs of professional athletes. Recently, she has successfully completed her seventh season with the team. Properly fueling players so that they feel the difference in their performance is something she learned while playing soccer at university. “I found soccer to be more demanding on my body than I had expected, and I needed to maintain my energy through proper nutrition to match my performance on the field, ” she said. “This realization changed my perspective. I’ve always loved sports and food, so combining the two made the most sense. ” Mense joined the New York Jets and has stayed in tune with the team’s schedule. “My hours vary from time to time, ” she said. “It’s the busiest during training camp through the end of the season. We will work seven days a week unless it’s our bye week, when we don’t play a game during the season. We ensure players fuel properly before, during and after practice. They receive recovery shakes, snacks and fruit for post-practice recovery. While they are in training throughout the day, that’s my time to plan for the weeks ahead. ” Occasionally, athletes need a warm-up period when working with a dietitian. “It can be quite challenging to prove that dietitians are here to help them and that we are not the food police, ” said Mense. “There are times when a player doesn’t listen to the education and injures themselves. But it’s always so awesome to see when it works for them. ” Nevertheless, Mense feels fulfilled in her role and continues to push the athletes, knowing that nutrition is key to fueling performance, recovery and long-term health. Mense describes herself as “obsessed” with her field, constantly evolving and gaining knowledge. “If I am the same dietitian three years from now, then I am doing something wrong, ” she declared. “The more open-minded I am, and the more I am able to learn as a professional, the better I can help athletes with their goals. ” By staying at the forefront of her field, Mense provides athletes with essential nutrition strategies to support their performance, recovery, and long-term health. With her dedication and expertise, it’s clear that professional athletes are truly eating their way to victory. 24．What motivated Nici Mense to choose her career? A．Her urge to make life changes. B．Her experience of playing soccer. C．Her admiration for athletes’ spirits. D．Her dream of being a professional athlete. 25．What can we learn about Nici Mense? A．She keeps her professional knowledge updated. B．Her priority is to provide post-game recovery meals. C．She works seven days a week during the season period. D．Her working hours are fixed throughout the entire season. 26．Nici Mense sometimes finds it hard to work with athletes because they _________. A．put their personal interests first B．complain about their unhealthy diet C．disagree about their training schedule D．doubt the role of a dietitian in their team 27．Which words can best describe Nici Mense? A．Determined and generous. B．Humble and innovative. C．Talkative and open-minded. D．Enthusiastic and committed. C The human brain’s understanding of figure zero may have evolved from primitive neural pathways initially used for counting predators. This discovery could aid doctors in helping stroke patients who struggle with numerical comprehension. Zeros are integral to various fields, including astronomy, engineering, and literature. Researchers Benjy Barnett and Steve Fleming from University College London explored the origins of figure zero by using magnetoencephalography (MEG) to monitor the brain activity of 29 participants engaged in two tasks. In the first, people compared whether two consecutive patterns were made of the same number of dots, from 0 to 5, In the second, they saw 10 numbers, also from 0 to 5, each for 250 milliseconds. Half were orange and the rest blue. They then reported which colored numbers had the highest value. To compare people’s brain activity when they saw a “0” with them seeing other numbers, Barnett and Fleming input the MEG data into a machine-learning algorithm (算法). Previous research has shown that specific neurons respond to numbers like“1,” “2,” and so on, up to “9.” Barnett noted that their findings revealed that the neural response to “0” closely resembled that of “1,” while becoming less similar to larger numbers. This suggests that zero occupies a fundamental position on the neural number line, next to “1” and two less than “2.” They also examined similarities between the brain’s response to “0” and a blank screen, finding identical activity patterns. This suggests that our comprehension of zero may have evolved from recognizing absences. “If I’m an antelope on the grassland and I quickly scan to check if I can see any predators, the brain activity that leads me to decide ‘no, I haven’t seen anything’ might be the starting point for the number zero in the brain,” says Barnett. While humans and other animals recognize absence, humans have built upon this to apply zeros into numerical systems. Additionally, a previous study involving over 650 stroke patients revealed that approximately 15% struggled to process numbers containing zeros post-stroke. “Our results may well contribute to better understanding of this phenomenon and help inform potential treatments,” says Barnett. Jorge Morales at Northeastern University in Boston says that despite the importance of zero in mathematics and culture, this study suggests that the concept originates from the ability to notice absences, which we probably share with other animals. 28．How did the researchers explore the origin of figure zero? A．By comparing brain activity patterns. B．By monitoring brain function directly. C．By observing how people count dots. D．By studying people’s response for MEG. 29．What can we learn from the passage? A．Figure zero is unique to numerical system. B．Figure zero is important for noticing absence. C．The brain is more sensitive to process larger numbers. D．Stroke patients struggle to understand figure zero. 30．What does the author mainly intend to tell us? A．Figure zero is essential in various scientific disciplines. B．Recognizing absence helps in understanding figure zero. C．MEG is an effective tool for analyzing figure zero. D．Figure zero is primarily useful for counting. D The recent emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese start-up, has broken the current message in Silicon Valley regarding the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models. DeepSeek’s open-source AI model, R1, has demonstrated capabilities comparable to those of leading models from major American tech firms, but it was developed at a significantly lower cost and with less powerful hardware. This shift challenges the long held belief that only the wealthiest companies could dominate the AI landscape by investing heavily in resources. As tech giants struggle with this new reality, questions are being raised about their strategies and spending habits. The traditional approach of outspending competitors on advanced chips and expansive data centers is now under investigation. Industry experts suggest that the focus may need to shift towards efficiency, with companies competing to create more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable AI solutions. Responses from American tech leaders have been swift, with OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman acknowledging the impressive nature of DeepSeek’s R1 model and promising accelerated releases of new models. This competitive pressure is likely to lead to a reevaluation of data center investments and pricing strategies, as companies aim to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving market. Despite concerns about DeepSeek’s claims regarding its development costs, its success has motivated other AI labs to innovate and create more efficient models. The industry is expected to shift focus towards maximizing AI capabilities within existing computational limits rather than merely increasing hardware resources. Some industry leaders view DeepSeek’s achievements as a validation of open-source AI, proving that open-source AI has its value. Furthermore, they advocate for greater cooperation and sharing of innovations among American tech companies. This perspective suggests that encouraging an open-source ecosystem could stimulate the overall competitiveness of the US tech industry. Ultimately, while DeepSeek’s success may stimulate short-term adjustments in business models, it also highlights the potential for AI technology to popularize access and drive innovation across the globe. The ongoing evolution of the AI landscape will require companies to adapt to new realities, balancing competition with cooperation to ensure the continued advancement of the technology 31．What is the expected industry focus in response to DeepSeek’s success? A．Increasing investments in advanced chips and expansive data centers. B．Developing more powerful hardware resources to compete with DeepSeek. C．Reducing the environmental impact of data center operations. D．Maximizing AI capabilities within existing computational limits. 32．What does the underlined word “validation” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Confirmation. B．Denial. C．Construction. D．Disapproval. 33．What is the author’s attitude towards DeepSeek’s breakthrough in AI’ development? A．Cautious. B．Indifferent. C．Optimistic. D．Critical. 34．What does the passage imply about the future shift towards AI development? A．It will lead to a decrease in the overall competitiveness of the US tech industry. B．It will make AI technology accessible to more people and fuel innovation globally. C．It will increase the cost of developing AI business models f on all AI companies. D．It will limit the application of AI technology to only the wealthiest companies. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有项为多余选项。 Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout. To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts’ minds. 35 If you want energy and strength for an ideal workout, you need fuel. A fed workout will provide your body with power. 36 These benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body. Muscle preservation is also an essential component of strengthening your body. Nitrogen (氮) is critical for processing protein that builds healthy muscles. People tend to lose less nitrogen during a fed workout than a fasted one. Many fitness enthusiasts are not on board with this idea. They report feeling sick and inactive while trying to exercise after eating. With a fasted workout, you may not get the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat. 37 It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose levels, and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat. Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat. 38 For example, if you choose a fed workout, you’ll probably lose a lot of water during an intense training, so you should consider drinking some beforehand. With a fasted workout, it would help if you had some nutrition right after your session is complete. Drink some water. Then, have a light meal or nutritional snack. 39 Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice. A．A person doing a 30-minute session a day may have a problem with fasted workouts. B．Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights. C．Many experts say there’s no easy answer because it depends on the person. D．How your body will respond is based on your workout intensity. E．Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice. F．However, a fasted workout might not work for you. G．Not all foods are created equal. 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，共32分） 第一节 阅读表达（共4小题，第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。 These days, it’s not unusual to see middle-aged men collecting Star Wars action figures, or celebrities like David Beckham playing with Lego bricks. It’s becoming more and more common to see adult taking an interest in toys, comic books and the activities that are traditionally associated with children. This phenomenon has given rise to a new word: kidult. What lies behind the phenomenon? One is about adults’ nostalgia (怀旧) for the carefree days of childhood, and this is especially true with today’s fast-paced, stressful lifestyles. Another is about a societal change in recent decades where people are starting families later. As a result, they have more time and money to spend on themselves. Some adults could only window-shop for their dream toys when they were kids, but now they can afford that radio-controlled car or high-priced doll they have always wanted. Kidults tend to have a great fondness for cartoons, superheroes and collections that remind them of their childhood. They buy toys that might typically be considered “for kids”. However, in recent years, toy makers have created product lines just for these consumers, realizing that demand is high for this generation of adults who still want to have fun. Society traditionally disapproves of adults who refuse to put aside childhood interests, viewing that kidults are suffering from the pop-psychology concept known as Peter Pan Syndrome, an anomaly (异常) that people remain emotionally at the level of teenagers. From the standpoint of kids, though, they insist that their refusal to conform to society’s acceptable tastes shows independent thinking. 40．What does “kidult” refer to? 41．Why does the “kidult” phenomenon appear now? 42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Toy makers are expanding the output of toys typically designed for kids, because they find kidults have a high demand for toys too. 43．Do you want to be a kidult in the future? Why? (In about 40 words) 第二节: 书面表达（共一题，20分) 44．假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim对中国传统文化很感兴趣，近日他看到了伦敦孔子学院（Confucius Institute）的海报，很想去那里学习，写信询问你的意见，请你给Jim回信，内容包括： 1.简要介绍孔子学院； 2.表达你的想法。 注意：1.词100左右。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10 / 10 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$