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2024~2025学年镇江市第二学期高二期中质量监测 英语试卷 注意：本试卷分第一卷 (选择题) 和第二卷 (非选择题) 两部分。两部分答案都做在答题卡上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When can the man meet with Nick? A. On May 12th. B. On May 14th. C. On May 15th. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Can you fix a date for us to meet with Nick? I can manage the twelfth, fourteenth or fifteenth. W: OK, but Nick would be away until May 14th, so it’ll have to be the following day. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What place are the speakers looking for? A. A hotel. B. A police station. C. A cinema. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Look! I think that is Odeon Cinema over there. M: But it says Hotel Royal! Can you see the big words? W: I don’t understand. I remember it is there. Let’s ask the policeman over there. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the speakers pay? A. By using coins. B. By using a card. C. By using a note. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Oh, no! It’s two pounds for the car park. I only have a five-pound note. The machine takes coins. I can’t use notes. M: Actually I’m afraid I don’t have any coins either. But look! It takes cards. W: I haven’t got my card with me. M: Don’t worry. I have. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man often do on Saturday? A. Review his notes. B. Have a class. C. Watch a movie. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: How about seeing the new film at the theater tomorrow? M: Sorry. I have a GRE class every Friday, and the next day I always have to look over my notes at home. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How much will the woman pay for the three toys? A. 10 dollars. B. 15 dollars. C. 30 dollars. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: I want to take these three toys. How much are they? M: We are having a sale today. The original price is 10 dollars each, but now it only costs half the price. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The girl's job. B. The girl's major. C. The girl's college. 7. What can we learn about the woman? A. She can't make her own decision. B. She isn't serious about her future. C. She doesn't want to study business. 【答案】6. B 7. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Joyce? W: Yeah, Dad! I’m in my room. I’m packing. M: Hi, honey. I can’t believe you are going to college! So, what do you want to study? W: Art. M: Art? Come on, Joyce. Be serious. I think you should study business so you can get a good job. You are a very smart, organized young woman. It’s perfect for you. W: But, Dad . . . There’s a lot I can do with an art degree. The business world is very competitive. M: I don’t know, Joyce . . . W: Come on, Dad. I’m old enough to make my own decision. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the woman's business now? A. Building boats. B. Selling boats. C. Renting out boats. 9. How many boats will the woman have next year? A. 15. B. 10. C. 8. 10. What do we know about the woman's business? A. It isn't busy in summer. B. It is going pretty well now. C. It has been her dream since childhood. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 【解析】 【原文】M : Helen, was this business always a dream of yours? W: No, not really. It developed from what we used to do—build fishing boats. M: How long have you been in this business? W: About eight years. First we built the boats, and then we bought boats to rent out for holidays. It’s going well. M: How many boats do you have? W: We have 10 at present. And we will buy 5 more boats next year. M: During the summer I bet you’re pretty busy. W: Yes, people use them to go up the river for their holidays and then bring them back here for us to prepare for the next customer. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What job will the man take first? A. Salesman. B. Manager assistant. C. Secretary. 12. What does the man dislike about the new job? A. Extra working hours. B. Frequent travel. C. Low pay. 13. What will the man do next? A. Attend a class. B. Go to an interview. C. Get a new car. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A 【解析】 【原文】W: You look like you’re over the moon. What happened? M: Guess what! That job interview went well. I received an offer from Mercedes-Benz! W: Mercedes-Benz? Congratulations! Its S-class is my dream car. Tell me more. Will you be a salesman? M: No. I will be a secretary first, and then I’ll move up to be a manager’s assistant if I do better next year. I don’t mind working extra hours, but the hardest thing is that this position will require frequent travel. W: Does it pay well? M: No, not very well, but I value the experience far more than the money, since I’m very new to the workplace. It will be tiring, but I will surely learn a lot. W: Yes, you’re right. No pain, no gain. M: Oh, look at the time! I have to get to my business English class. You know, English is the working language in the company. W: You’re really something. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What is the man going to do tonight? A. Give a speech. B. Meet his editor. C. Write an article. 15. What will the woman do tonight? A. Go to the office. B. Stay in the meeting room. C. Prepare some food at home. 16. How will the man go home? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By car. 17. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. A couple. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates. 【答案】14. A 15. C 16. C 17. A 【解析】 【原文】M: I have such a busy day. I don’t know when I’ll be home. Can you pick up our son from school today? W: Oh, you have to speak at the High School of Science and Technology today? M: Yes, that’ll be finished by three o’clock. But then I have to go to the office and get my notes ready for my speech at the Computer Society’s annual dinner tonight. W: Well, at least your magazine article has already been written and given to your editor. It is due today, isn’t it? M: Yes, at least that’s done. In fact, it should be published sometime next month. W: Do you think you’ll be given time to eat tonight or will you have to spend the entire evening answering questions? M: I might be asked to speak as soon as everyone sits down for dinner. In that case, I guess I’ll have no time to eat. W: Do you have any idea what time you’ll be finished? M: No. W: Well, I’ll have something for you to eat. Can you catch the last bus? Or maybe you should take a taxi. M: Don’t worry, dear. That’s already been taken care of. The Computer Society is sending a car for me. It will pick me up at the office at six and bring me home after the meeting. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What is the talk mainly about? A. What to do to protect animals. B. Whether to keep animals in zoos. C. How to improve zoos’ environment. 19. What do experts of Group A suggest? A. Teaching people more about wild animals. B. Protecting animals in a well-designed area. C. Leaving animals in the wild without protection. 20. What is the speaker? A. A teacher. B. A host. C. A scientist. 【答案】18. B 19. A 20. A 【解析】 【原文】Are zoos necessary, or are they only bad to the animals? This is a question that causes disagreement among many animal experts. Some, we may just call them Group A, believe that placing animals in a zoo does harm to them. These people think that all animals should be protected from being hunted too much and left in their native land. They also advise people to be educated to know more about animals in the wild. Other experts of Group B think differently. They say that modern zoos are designed very closely to the natural environment. One of their strongest arguments is that certain species, such as the panda from China and the white tiger from India, are not only protected from uncontrolled killing but can give babies under protection and in that way they may be saved from dying out. OK, that’s all from me and you’re expected to express your opinions on this question next class. 第二部分 阅读 (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 Despite being one of the most remote places on Earth, getting to Antarctica isn’t as difficult as you might think. Here, we will share everything you need to know from how to get there to tips for a great experience. How to Get to Antarctica Taking a boat is the most common and economical way to get to Antarctica. If you don’t prefer to travel by water, you can fly into Antarctica from Punta Arenas in Chile, which takes only two hours. Flights usually only operate from December to February. Since there are no commercial flights available, you need to book your flight together with your cruise ship (大型游轮). It’s also possible to fly from Cape Town, South Africa, in just 5 hours. The Best Things to Do in Antarctica There are 17 different types of penguins in Antarctica, which you can see on the main continent and the Falkland Islands. March and April are peak whale-watching months off the coast of Antarctica. During this time, you can spot various kinds of whales. Particular hotspots include Wilhelmina Bay and the Lemaire Channel. Exploring the land of Antarctica on foot is a unique way to experience its icy landscape. Deception Island and Orne Harbor are great places for hiking, while the snow-covered Antarctic Peninsula is a popular destination for snowshoeing. Tips for Visiting Antarctica First, stay within the luggage limits. Next, check your itinerary (行程) to make sure you see everything on your wish list. It’s also wise to book ahead of time, as cruises can sell out due to the extremely short travel season. 21. What can we learn about flights to Antarctica? A. They take only one hour. B. They can be booked separately. C. They are available all the year round. D. They start from Punta Arenas or Cape Town. 22. Which of the following is a good location for whale-watching? A. The Falkland Islands. B. Wilhelmina Bay. C. Deception Island. D. Orne Harbor. 23. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To advertise boat trips to Antarctica. B. To recommend ways to get to Antarctica. C. To introduce the unique scenery of Antarctica. D. To inform readers of things about visiting Antarctica. 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些去南极洲参观的注意事项。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“If you don’t prefer to travel by water, you can fly into Antarctica from Punta Arenas in Chile, which takes only two hours. Flights usually only operate from December to February. Since there are no commercial flights available, you need to book your flight together with your cruise ship (大型游轮). It’s also possible to fly from Cape Town, South Africa, in just 5 hours.(如果你不喜欢乘船旅行，你可以从智利的蓬塔阿雷纳斯飞到南极洲，只需要两个小时。航班通常只在12月到次年2月间运行。由于没有商业航班，你需要和你的游轮一起预订航班。从南非开普敦飞到这里也只需要5个小时)”可知，飞往南极洲的航班从蓬塔阿雷纳斯（Punta Arenas）或开普敦（Cape Town）出发。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Particular hotspots include Wilhelmina Bay and the Lemaire Channel.(特别的热点包括威廉敏娜湾和勒梅尔海峡)”可知，威廉敏娜湾（Wilhelmina Bay）是观鲸的好地点。故选B。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Despite being one of the most remote places on Earth, getting to Antarctica isn’t as difficult as you might think. Here, we will share everything you need to know from how to get there to tips for a great experience.(尽管南极洲是地球上最偏远的地方之一，但到达南极洲并不像你想象的那么困难。在这里，我们将分享你需要知道的一切，从如何到达那里到获得美好体验的提示)”以及文章主要介绍了一些去南极洲参观的注意事项。可知，这篇文章的目的是告诉读者有关参观南极洲的事情。故选D。 B In the city of Dhaka, Azharul Islam Khan is developing a growing community of plant enthusiasts, one video at a time. With a degree in botany and a 27-year-long career in the pharmaceutical (制药的) industry, 54-year-old Azharul has always had an enthusiasm for plants. More crucially, he believes that anyone can learn to identify plants, regardless of academic background. This belief drove him to share his plant knowledge through short engaging videos on Facebook and YouTube. Some videos were so popular that they received over 10 million views within 24 hours, proving his approach resonates (引起共鸣) in today’s fast-paced world. “People won’t watch 40-minute lectures,” he explains, “but they’ll learn from short videos.” Azharul’s videos cover a wide range of topics, from medicinal plants like kukurchita to non-native species such as the Singapore daisy and the “majestic heaven lotus”. His videos are also known for their creative video titles, which excite curiosity and attract viewers: “The plant whose thorns were used to make stamps,” and “Codura leaf used to clean fish.” Since launching his Facebook channel a year ago, Azharul has attracted around a million followers, including plant enthusiasts and students. Central to his teachings is highlighting ecosystem balance — he encourages children to plant trees during rainy seasons and learn how plants contribute to the environmental balance. Now nicknamed brikkho bondhu (“plant friend” in Bangla), Azharul states: “If my work encourages someone to take an interest in planting trees or reveals new facts about them, then I’ve accomplished my mission.” Azharul says his journey is just beginning. He left his job and devoted all his time to spreading word online. “Plant identification isn’t my profession — it’s my passion (热情) ,” he declares. His love for plants and his desire to share his knowledge with the world will continue to grow, inspiring others to appreciate the beauty and importance of the natural world. 24. Why are Azharul’s videos popular among busy viewers? A. They are quick and educational. B. They are long and imaginative. C. They are formal and typical. D. They are exciting and entertaining. 25. What is paragraph 3 mainly about concerning Azharul’s videos? A. Their features. B. Their functions. C. Their significance. D. Their origins. 26. What does Azharul emphasize in his videos? A. Creating engaging short lessons. B. Conducting scientific research. C. Preserving global plant diversity. D. Paying attention to ecological balance. 27. What message does this passage convey? A. Education ensures good life. B. Passion may drive people to inspire others. C. Digital media are gaining popularity. D. Community spirit boosts sustainability. 【答案】24. A 25. A 26. D 27. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了54岁的阿扎鲁尔通过短视频来教人们识别植物，以及教导人们重视生态平衡。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“This belief drove him to share his plant knowledge through short engaging videos on Facebook and YouTube. Some videos were so popular that they received over 10 million views within 24 hours, proving his approach resonates (引起共鸣) in today’s fast-paced world. “People won’t watch 40-minute lectures,” he explains, “but they’ll learn from short videos.” (这种信念驱使他在Facebook和YouTube上通过引人入胜的短视频分享他的植物知识。一些视频非常受欢迎，在24小时内获得了超过1000万的观看量，这证明了他的方法在当今快节奏的世界中引起了共鸣。“人们不会看40分钟的讲座，”他解释说，“但他们会从短视频中学习。”)”可知，阿扎鲁的视频在忙碌的观众中很受欢迎因为它们很快，而且很有教育意义。故选A。 【25题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“Azharul’s videos cover a wide range of topics, from medicinal plants like kukurchita to non-native species such as the Singapore daisy and the “majestic heaven lotus”. His videos are also known for their creative video titles, which excite curiosity and attract viewers: “The plant whose thorns were used to make stamps,” and “Codura leaf used to clean fish.” (Azharul的视频涵盖了广泛的主题，从像kukurchita这样的药用植物到像新加坡雏菊和“雄伟的天莲”这样的非本地物种。他的视频还以创意十足的视频标题而闻名，这些标题激发了观众的好奇心，吸引了观众：“刺被用来制作邮票的植物”，“用来清洁鱼的科杜拉叶子。”)”可知，第三段主要讲了视频的特征。故选A。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Central to his teachings is highlighting ecosystem balance — he encourages children to plant trees during rainy seasons and learn how plants contribute to the environmental balance. (他教导的核心是强调生态系统的平衡——他鼓励孩子们在雨季植树，并学习植物如何促进环境平衡。)”可知，阿扎鲁在他的视频中强调了注重生态平衡。故选D。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“With a degree in botany and a 27-year-long career in the pharmaceutical (制药的) industry, 54-year-old Azharul has always had an enthusiasm for plants. More crucially, he believes that anyone can learn to identify plants, regardless of academic background. This belief drove him to share his plant knowledge through short engaging videos on Facebook and YouTube. (现年54岁的阿扎鲁尔拥有植物学学位，在制药行业工作了27年，一直对植物充满热情。更重要的是，他相信任何人都可以学会识别植物，无论学术背景如何。这种信念驱使他在Facebook和YouTube上通过引人入胜的短视频分享他的植物知识)”以及最后一段“His love for plants and his desire to share his knowledge with the world will continue to grow, inspiring others to appreciate the beauty and importance of the natural world. (他对植物的热爱和与世界分享知识的愿望将继续增长，激励其他人欣赏自然世界的美丽和重要性。)”可知，文章表达了激情可以驱使人们去激励他人。故选B。 C Journaling sounds so romantic in theory. You sit at a desk, grab a favorite pen, and fill a notebook with rich thoughts and ideas. All in beautiful handwriting, of course. It’s a cute mental picture, but it’s also probably why you never do it. The pressure to be perfect while journaling is real and it’s often what puts people off the practice. While it’s exciting to buy notebooks and diaries, it’s tough to actually start writing in them, and it explains why so many are getting into scribble journaling — a trend with millions of posts on TikTok. With scribble journaling, the idea is to write as fast, thoughtless, and illegible (不可识别的) as you like. The goal isn’t to be able to read what you wrote but to allow your pen to keep up with your thoughts. In a video, creator@oakandbee said this style of writing has completely changed their approach to journaling. “I literally just connect all the words together and scribble it down, ” they said. “I’m not crossing any Ts or Xs. I’m not dotting any Is. And I’m not using any punctuation (标点) . The words are all connected.” As for the benefits of scribble journaling, according to Dr. Caroline Fenkel, a chief clinical officer at Charlie Health, it gives priority to expression over logical connection, similar to a stream of consciousness (意识) . “Scribble journaling removes the pressure of being formal,” she adds, “It’s a great way to avoid overthinking.” The act of writing by hand also plays a role. “It engages the brain differently than typing, activating (激活) physical skills and emotional processing, ” she says. This technique releases stress from your nervous system as you put it all onto paper. “The act of writing without structure can help express emotions quickly and provide a sense of relief, ” says Fenkel. If scribble journaling helps, remind yourself that this isn’t a journal for storing important or sweet memories. That can happen in another notebook or a junk journal. Allow this one to be purely about scribbles — a place where you can let it all out. 28. Why do people get into scribble journaling? A. The lack of interest in journaling. B. The trend of journaling on TikTok. C The stress to pursue perfection in journaling. D. The thrill to purchase notebooks and diaries. 29. Why is creator@oakandbee’s comment mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To predict the trend of writing journals. B. To highlight the importance of journaling. C. To present the feature of scribble journaling. D. To indicate the lifestyle of young people. 30. What can we learn about scribble journaling according to Fenkel? A. It facilitates emotional release. B. It postpones emotional relief. C. It involves structured writing. D. It enhances the logic of expression. 31. What is the best title passage of the article? A. Scribble Journaling to Release Energy B. Scribble Journaling to Relieve Stress C. Scribble Journaling to Recall Knowledge D. Scribble Journaling to Restore Confidence 【答案】28. C 29. C 30. A 31. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了因为追求日记完美的压力导致人们放弃了写日记。而涂鸦日记可以随心所欲地快速、不经思考、不清晰地书写，有助于缓解压力。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The pressure to be perfect while journaling is real and it’s often what puts people off the practice. While it’s exciting to buy notebooks and diaries, it’s tough to actually start writing in them, and it explains why so many are getting into scribble journaling — a trend with millions of posts on TikTok.(写日记时要求完美的压力是真实存在的，这往往是人们放弃写日记的原因。虽然购买笔记本和日记很令人兴奋，但很难真正开始用它们写作，这也解释了为什么这么多人开始写涂鸦日记——这是TikTok上数百万条帖子的趋势)”可知，人们开始写涂鸦日记是处于追求日记完美的压力。故选C。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“In a video, creator@oakandbee said this style of writing has completely changed their approach to journaling. “I literally just connect all the words together and scribble it down, ” they said. “I’m not crossing any Ts or Xs. I’m not dotting any Is. And I’m not using any punctuation (标点) . The words are all connected.”(在一段视频中，creator@oakandbee表示，这种写作风格完全改变了他们写日记的方式。“我只是把所有的单词连在一起，然后草草地写下来，”他们说。“我没有越过任何T或X。我没有点I。我没有使用任何标点符号。这些词都是相连的。”)”可知，通过具体例子说明涂鸦日记的核心特点——无格式、快速书写，第4段提到了creator@oakandbee的评论是为了呈现涂鸦日记的特点。故选C。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“This technique releases stress from your nervous system as you put it all onto paper.(当你把这些都写在纸上时，这种方法可以释放你神经系统的压力)”可知，涂鸦日记有助于情绪释放。故选A。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“If scribble journaling helps, remind yourself that this isn’t a journal for storing important or sweet memories. That can happen in another notebook or a junk journal. Allow this one to be purely about scribbles — a place where you can let it all out.(如果涂鸦日记有帮助，提醒自己这不是用来记录重要或甜蜜记忆的日记。这可以发生在另一个笔记本或垃圾日志中。允许这个地方纯粹是关于涂鸦的——一个你可以尽情宣泄的地方)”结合文章主要说明了因为追求日记完美的压力导致人们放弃了写日记。而涂鸦日记可以随心所欲地快速、不经思考、不清晰地书写，有助于缓解压力。可知，B选项“写涂鸦日记来缓解压力”最符合文章标题。故选B。 D Large language models (LLMs) work well because they're so large. But this power comes at a cost. Training a model with hundreds of billions of parameters (参数) takes huge computational resources. A single query (查询) to ChatGPT consumes about 10 times as much energy as a single Google search. In response, some researchers are now shifting to small language models (SLMs) . IBM, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have all recently released small language models (SLMs) that use only a few billion parameters. Small models are not used as general-purpose tools like their larger cousins. But they can do well in specific, narrowly defined tasks, such as summarizing conversations, answering patient questions as a health care chatbot and gathering data in smart devices. “For many tasks, an 8 billion parameter model is actually pretty good, ” said Zico Kolter, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University. They can also run on a laptop or cellphone, instead of a huge data center. Large models often extract raw training data from the Internet, and this data can be disorganized, messy and hard to process. But these large models can then generate a high-quality data set that can be used to train a small model. The approach adopted by the researchers gets the larger model to effectively pass on its training, like a teacher giving lessons to a student. “The reason why SLMs achieve excellent performance is that they use those data instead of the messy stuff, ” Kolter said. Researchers have also explored ways to create small models by starting with large ones and trimming them down. One method, known as pruning, was inspired by a real-life neural (神经的) network — the human brain, which gains efficiency. Pruning can help researchers fine-tune a small language model for a particular task or environment. Smaller models offer an inexpensive way to test novel ideas. Fewer parameters may increase their transparent reasoning. “Small models allow researchers to experiment with lower risks. ” said Leshem Choshen, an MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab scientist. 32. What advantage does SLMs have over LLMs according to the first two paragraphs? A. Consuming less energy. B. Serving more purposes. C. Taking huger resources. D. Using more parameters. 33. What does the underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Large models. B. Smart devices. C. Small models. D. Huge computational resources. 34. What makes SLMs perform well according to paragraph 4? A. Messy raw data. B. High-quality data. C. Basic training. D. Effective communication. 35. What is Leshem Choshen's attitude towards SLMs? A Indifferent. B. Cautious. C. Favourable. D. Critical. 【答案】32. A 33. C 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了大语言模型（LLMs）虽功能强大但训练需巨大计算资源且能耗高，促使一些研究人员转向小语言模型（SLMs）。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A single query (查询) to ChatGPT consumes about 10 times as much energy as a single Google search.(对 ChatGPT 的一次查询所消耗的能量大约是一次谷歌搜索的 10 倍)”以及第 二 段 “In response, some researchers are now shifting to small language models (SLMs).(作为回应，一些研究人员现在正转向小语言模型（SLMs）)”可知，大语言模型能耗高，而研究人员因能耗问题转向小语言模型，说明小语言模型能耗更低。故选A。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“Small models are not used as general-purpose tools like their larger cousins. But they can do well in specific, narrowly defined tasks, such as summarizing conversations, answering patient questions as a health care chatbot and gathering data in smart devices. “For many tasks, an 8 billion parameter model is actually pretty good,” said Zico Kolter, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University. They can also run on a laptop or cellphone, instead of a huge data center.(小模型不像它们的大模型同类那样被用作通用工具。但它们可以在特定的、定义狭窄的任务中表现出色，比如总结对话、作为医疗保健聊天机器人回答患者问题以及在智能设备中收集数据。卡内基梅隆大学的计算机科学家齐科・科尔特说：“对于许多任务来说，一个 80 亿参数的模型实际上相当不错。” 它们也可以在笔记本电脑或手机上运行，而不是在一个巨大的数据中心运行。)”可知，前文一直围绕小模型的特点展开叙述，这里说 “They” 能在笔记本电脑或手机上运行，所以 “They” 指代的是小模型。故选C。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Large models often extract raw training data from the Internet, and this data can be disorganized, messy and hard to process. But these large models can then generate a high-quality data set that can be used to train a small model. The approach adopted by the researchers gets the larger model to effectively pass on its training, like a teacher giving lessons to a student. “The reason why SLMs achieve excellent performance is that they use those data instead of the messy stuff, ” Kolter said.(大模型通常从互联网上提取原始训练数据，而这些数据可能是杂乱无章、难以处理的。但这些大模型随后可以生成一个高质量的数据集，可用于训练小模型。研究人员采用的方法让大模型有效地传递其训练成果，就像老师给学生上课一样。科尔特说：“小语言模型取得优异性能的原因是它们使用的是那些数据，而不是那些杂乱的数据”)”可知，小语言模型表现好是因为使用了大模型生成的高质量数据。故选B。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Smaller models offer an inexpensive way to test novel ideas. Fewer parameters may increase their transparent reasoning. “Small models allow researchers to experiment with lower risks. ” said Leshem Choshen, an MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab scientist.(更小的模型提供了一种低成本的方式来测试新想法。更少的参数可能会增加它们推理的透明度。麻省理工学院 - IBM 沃森人工智能实验室的科学家莱舍姆・乔申说：“小模型让研究人员能够以更低的风险进行实验”)”可知，莱舍姆・乔申认为小模型具有成本低、推理透明度高、实验风险低等优点，所以他对小语言模型持支持的态度。故选C。 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。 An individual’s goals are very personal. Due to the nature of such goals, people have a tendency to keep their goals and visions to themselves. ___36___ Sharing your goals in life with others is an important success principle. Have you ever wondered why weight loss apps encourage individuals to connect with other users, to post their weight loss goals, and their successes? Studies show that men and women who publicly shared their weight loss goals lost more weight than those who didn’t. ___37___ The truth is that your chance of actually achieving your goals is greatly increased when you share it with others for the following reasons: 1. You Gain Clarity You gain more clarity about your goal and how to achieve it. ___38___ Perhaps you knew you always wanted to apply to culinary (烹饪的) school, but your friend is able to help you target on which specialty is best suited for you. 2. You Receive Accountability (责任) ___39___ Maybe your goal was written in a diary for over a year, or even longer. Sharing your goal with a friend or family member makes the goal no longer just a note in a journal. Now, others can hold you accountable by asking you about the progress you’ve made towards reaching your goal. If you want to be able to positively respond to those questions, you’ll quickly be motivated to take action and stay on track. No goal can ever be met without self-motivation on your part, but unfortunately, motivation does not always come in abundance (大量). ___40___ But during the most difficult parts of the journey, we need external support and motivation. A. Speaking it makes it real. B. That was why they lost more weight. C. But there is great power in goal sharing. D. This phenomenon applies to other goals too. E. Conversations may help you clarify and sharpen your goal. F. Sometimes we can supply our own internal (内部的) motivation. G. External motivation come in the form of positive encouragement. 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. E 39. A 40. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了分享目标的好处。 【36题详解】 根据上文“An individual’s goals are very personal. Due to the nature of such goals, people have a tendency to keep their goals and visions to themselves.(每个人的目标都是非常个人化的。由于这些目标的性质，人们倾向于把他们的目标和愿景留给自己)”以及第二段“Sharing your goals in life with others is an important success principle.(与他人分享你的人生目标是一个重要的成功原则)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出分享目标的好处。故C选项“但是分享目标有很大的力量”符合语境，故选C。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Sharing your goals in life with others is an important success principle. Have you ever wondered why weight loss apps encourage individuals to connect with other users, to post their weight loss goals, and their successes? Studies show that men and women who publicly shared their weight loss goals lost more weight than those who didn’t.(与他人分享你的人生目标是一个重要的成功原则。你有没有想过为什么减肥应用鼓励人们与其他用户联系，发布他们的减肥目标和他们的成功？研究表明，公开分享减肥目标的男性和女性比那些没有分享的人减掉的体重更多)”可知，上文通过分享减肥目标进行举例，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文，说明分享其他目标的应用情况。故D选项“这一现象也适用于其他目标”符合语境，故选D。 【38题详解】 根据上文“You gain more clarity about your goal and how to achieve it.(你对自己的目标以及如何实现目标变得更加清晰)”以及后文“Perhaps you knew you always wanted to apply to culinary (烹饪的) school, but your friend is able to help you target on which specialty is best suited for you.(也许你知道你一直想申请烹饪学校，但你的朋友可以帮助你确定最适合你的专业)”可知，后文的例子表明，和他人沟通可以明确自己的目标。故E选项“对话可以帮助你理清和明确你的目标”符合语境，故选E。 【39题详解】 根据后文“Maybe your goal was written in a diary for over a year, or even longer. Sharing your goal with a friend or family member makes the goal no longer just a note in a journal. Now, others can hold you accountable by asking you about the progress you’ve made towards reaching your goal. If you want to be able to positively respond to those questions, you’ll quickly be motivated to take action and stay on track.(也许你的目标在日记里写了一年多，甚至更久。与朋友或家人分享你的目标，使你的目标不再只是记在日记里。现在，其他人可以通过询问你在实现目标方面取得的进展来对你负责。如果你想积极地回答这些问题，你很快就会有动力采取行动，并保持在正轨上)”可知，本段主要说明了使目标不再只是记在日记里，即建议说出来，和他人分享。故A选项“说出来就是真的”符合语境，故选A。 【40题详解】 根据上文“No goal can ever be met without self-motivation on your part, but unfortunately, motivation does not always come in abundance (大量).(没有自我激励，任何目标都无法实现，但不幸的是，动力并不总是充足的)”以及后文“But during the most difficult parts of the journey, we need external support and motivation.(但在最困难的时候，我们需要外界的支持和动力)”可知，本句主要强调自我激励来提供动力，后文则是需要外界动力的情况。故F选项“有时候我们可以提供自己内在的动力”符合语境，故选F。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A few years ago, I was in need of a way to relax myself. Although exercise wasn’t exactly my idea of ____41____ , I still made several phone calls to local gyms. Fortunately, not only did I find an excellent trainer, but I also gained a ____42____ , Adria. Under her guidance, I started to notice ____43____ in my body. I gradually began to look forward to going to the gym. One day, Adria mentioned that as the only person in charge of the gym that operated throughout the year, she was ___44___ and needed a day off. I felt sympathetic for her, but I was ____45____ when she said, “I wish you would get certified (持有证书的) because you are the only one I’d ____46____ with the keys.” Knowing that seemed impossible, I just ____47____ it off. Me? A trainer? Every time the thought crossed my mind, I heard the inner voice saying “No way!” But for some reason, I just couldn’t stop thinking about it. ____48____ , I decided to have a go at becoming a Group Fitness Instructor at the age of 54. I spent six months reading text, ____49____ charts, and watching videos. There were numerous moments when I was on the verge of giving up, but I had made a(n) ____50____ to myself, and I needed to follow through. Test day came, and I quickly realized it was a(n) ____51____ task. During the three-hour online exam, cameras ____52____ my every move. Extremely tired, I submitted my answers without ____53____ them. Eventually, “YOU PASSED” flashed on the screen. I was so ____54____ of myself, and I had proven to myself that I was never too old to learn new things. ____55____ I initially set out to become a certified fitness trainer as a favor to a friend, I can’t describe how good it feels to walk into the gym for my workout and see my certification hanging on the wall. 41 A. luck B. trouble C. fun D. duty 42. A. follower B. friend C. customer D. celebrity 43. A. movements B. treatments C. arrangements D. improvements 44. A. embarrassed B. exhausted C. encouraged D. entertained 45. A. annoyed B. disappointed C. shocked D. pleased 46. A. affect B. trust C. struggle D. know 47. A. took B. gave C. showed D. laughed 48. A. Finally B. Otherwise C. Initially D. Instead 49. A. deleting B. recalling C. analyzing D. selling 50. A. attachment B. prediction C. intention D. commitment 51. A. challenging B. effortless C. practical D. delightful 52. A. connected B. monitored C. switched D. produced 53. A. remembering B. reviewing C. researching D. realizing 54. A. critical B. guilty C. ashamed D. proud 55. A. While B. If C. Since D. Unless 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. B 54. D 55. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者为了帮朋友的忙，于是花时间准备成为健身教练，并最终通过考试的故事。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然运动并不是我想要的乐趣，但我还是给当地的健身房打了几个电话。A. luck运气；B. trouble麻烦；C. fun乐趣；D. duty义务。根据上文“A few years ago, I was in need of a way to relax myself.(几年前，我需要一种放松自己的方式)”以及“Although exercise wasn’t exactly my idea of”可知，一开始作者是为了放松自己去运动的，although表示转折，说明一开始运动并不是作者的乐趣所在。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，我不仅找到了一位优秀的教练，还结识了一位朋友——阿德里亚。A. follower跟随者；B. friend朋友；C. customer顾客；D. celebrity名人。根据后文“I initially set out to become a certified fitness trainer as a favor to a friend”可知，阿德里亚是作者认识的朋友。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在她的指导下，我开始注意到我身体的改善。A. movements运动；B. treatments治疗；C. arrangements安排；D. improvements改善。根据后文“I gradually began to look forward to going to the gym.(我逐渐开始期待去健身房)”可知，指作者的身体有了改善，变得期待去健身房了。故选D。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有一天，阿德里亚提到，作为健身房全年运营的唯一负责人，她太累了，需要休息一天。A. embarrassed尴尬的；B. exhausted筋疲力尽的；C. encouraged鼓励；D. entertained娱乐。根据上文“the only person in charge of the gym that operated throughout the year”可知，阿德里亚是健身房全年运营的唯一负责人，她太累了，故选B。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很同情她，但当她说：“我希望你能获得认证，因为你是我唯一信任的人，可以把钥匙交给你”我很震惊。A. annoyed生气的；B. disappointed失望的；C. shocked震惊的；D. pleased高兴的。根据后文“Me? A trainer? Every time the thought crossed my mind, I heard the inner voice saying “No way! ”(我？当教练？每次这种想法在我脑海中闪过，我都听到内心的声音说：“不可能！”)”可知，作者对朋友的说法感到震惊。故选C。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很同情她，但当她说：“我希望你能获得认证，因为你是我唯一信任的人，可以把钥匙交给你”我很震惊。A. affect影响；B. trust信任；C. struggle努力；D. know知道。根据上文“I wish you would get certified because you are the only one I’d”可知，朋友信任作者，希望作者帮助自己。故选B。 47题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：知道这似乎不可能，我只是一笑置之。A. took (off)脱下；B. gave(off)发出；C. showed (off)炫耀；D. laughed (off)一笑置之。根据上文“Knowing that seemed impossible”可知，作者认为自己不可能成为教练，只是一笑置之。故选D。 【48题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：最后，在我54岁的时候，我决定尝试成为一名团体健身教练。A. Finally最后；B. Otherwise否则；C. Initially开始；D. Instead反而。根据后文“I decided to have a go at becoming a Group Fitness Instructor at the age of 54.”指作者最终决定尝试成为教练。故选A。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我花了六个月的时间阅读文本、分析图表和观看视频。A. deleting删除；B. recalling回想起；C. analyzing分析；D. selling出售。根据后文“charts”以及作者决定要成为教练，所以是指学习，花了六个月的时间阅读文本、分析图表和观看视频。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有很多次我都处于放弃的边缘，但我已经对自己做出了承诺，我需要坚持到底。A. attachment附加；B. prediction预测；C. intention意图；D. commitment承诺。根据上文“I decided to have a go at becoming a Group Fitness Instructor at the age of 54.”可知，想要放弃的时候，作者就会想起对自己的承诺。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：考试的日子到了，我很快意识到这是一项具有挑战性的任务。A. challenging挑战性的；B. effortless容易的；C. practical实际的；D. delightful令人高兴的。根据后文“During the three-hour online exam”可知，考试三个小时，具有挑战性。故选A。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在三个小时的在线考试中，摄像机监视着我的一举一动。A. connected连接；B. monitored监督；C. switched转换；D. produced产生。根据上文“During the three-hour online exam, cameras”指考试途中，摄像头要监视作者的举动，防止作弊。故选B。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于极度疲劳，我没有检查就提交了答案。A. remembering记得；B. reviewing检查；C. researching研究；D. realizing意识到。根据上文“Extremely tired, I submitted my answers without”指作者因为考试疲劳，没有检查答案就交卷了。故选B。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我为自己感到骄傲，我向自己证明，学习新东西永远不会太老。A. critical批评的；B. guilty内疚的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. proud骄傲的。根据上文“Eventually, “YOU PASSED” flashed on the screen.(最后，“你通过了”在屏幕上闪过)”可知，作者为通过考试而骄傲。故选D。 【55题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然我最初是为了帮一个朋友的忙而打算成为一名认证健身教练，但当我走进健身房开始锻炼，看到我的证书挂在墙上时，我无法形容那种感觉有多好。A. While虽然，当……时候；B. If如果；C. Since自从；D. Unless除非。此处前后文为转折关系，引导让步状语从句，表示“虽然”用while。故选A。 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Rice paper, known in Chinese as “Kong Dan”, has a rich cultural history and diverse ___56___ (application) , primarily in Asian cuisine and arts. This delicate paper is made from the rice plant or various other plants ___57___ bamboo, and it possesses unique characteristics ___58___ set it apart from conventional paper. Rice paper typically exhibits a thin, translucent (半透明的) quality while remaining strong enough for various uses. That’s because during production process, the raw material is pounded and then dried under controlled conditions ___59___ (ensure) durability (持久性) of rice paper. Rice paper is most famous for its use in spring rolls. It has the ability to transform from a stiff sheet to a flexible one ideal for ___60___ (wrap) fresh vegetables, meats, and herbs. Besides, rice paper plays an ___61___ (incredible) significant role in traditional East Asian painting and calligraphy. Artists take advantage of the unique features of rice paper to create ___62___ (deep) in their works, showcasing the skill of the artist and the material’s capabilities. Transitioning from these traditional uses, rice paper has recently gained popularity in Western cultures, leading to more ___63___ (innovate) dishes and modern crafts. In summary, rice paper is not that simple. As cultures continue to mix, the potential for rice paper to inspire both new recipes and artistic expressions ___64___ (remain) promising, ensuring that this unique material finds ____65____ (it) place in kitchens and studios around the globe. 【答案】56. applications 57. like 58. that##which 59. to ensure 60. wrapping 61. incredibly 62. depth 63. innovative 64. remains 65. its 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了宣纸（又称“孔丹”）的历史、特性及其在亚洲美食和艺术中的广泛应用，同时探讨了它在西方文化中的新兴用途及其未来潜力。 【56题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：宣纸，中文名为“孔丹”，有着丰富的文化历史和多样的用途，主要应用于亚洲美食和艺术领域。根据形容词diverse可知，此处应用名词复数形式，application为可数名词。故填applications。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：这种精致的纸由水稻或各种其他植物如竹子制成，它拥有独特的特征，使它区别于传统纸张。空后bamboo为具体举例，此处需填表示举例的介词，like作介词意为“像，例如”。故填like。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词为characteristics，指物，从句缺少主语，需用关系代词that或which引导。故填that或which。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：那是因为在生产过程中，原材料被捣碎，然后在可控的条件下干燥，以确保宣纸的持久性。句中已有谓语动词is pounded和dried，空处需填非谓语动词，根据句意，需用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to ensure。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它有能力从一张硬纸变成一张柔韧的纸，非常适合用来包裹新鲜蔬菜、肉类和香草。for为介词，空处需填动名词作宾语。故填wrapping。 【61题详解】 考查副词。句意：此外，宣纸在传统的东亚绘画和书法中起着极其重要的作用。空处修饰形容词significant，需用副词形式。故填incredibly。 【62题详解】 考查名词。句意：艺术家们利用宣纸的独特特点在他们的作品中创造出深度，展示了艺术家的技艺和材料的能力。空处作动词create的宾语，需填名词形式depth，表示抽象意义，为不可数名词。故填depth。 【63题详解】 考查形容词。句意：从这些传统用途转变而来，宣纸最近在西方文化中受到欢迎，产生了更多创新菜肴和现代手工艺品。空处修饰名词dishes，需用形容词形式。故填innovative。 【64题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：随着文化的不断交融，宣纸激发新食谱和艺术表达的潜力仍然很有前景，确保这种独特的材料在全球的厨房和工作室中占有一席之地。分析句子结构，主语为单数名词the potential，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式，时态为一般现在时，描述客观事实。故填remains。 【65题详解】 考查代词。句意同上。空处修饰名词place，应用形容词性物主代词。故填its。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 66. 假如你是李华，你的外国好友 Chris是一个旅游博主，正在筹备 “China Travel”系列视频。他来信向你咨询适合的拍摄地点。请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 推荐一个拍摄地点； 2. 陈述理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应80词左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Chris, Knowing that you’re preparing for a “China Travel” video series, I’m writing to recommend Beijing as a suitable filming location to you. For one thing, Beijing is home to numerous world-renowned historic landmarks like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, which vividly showcase China’s long-standing history. For another, in Beijing, you can not only sample the local cuisines, but also experience a great variety of cultural activities in person. I believe all the above will definitely enrich the contents of your video. I do hope you will find my recommendation beneficial to you. May your video turn out great! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外国好友 Chris回信，推荐一个拍摄“China Travel”系列视频的地点。 【详解】1.词汇积累 推荐：recommend→put forward 许多的：numerous→countless 有帮助的：beneficial→helpful 肯定地：definitely→affirmatively 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：For another, in Beijing, you can not only sample the local cuisines, but also experience a great variety of cultural activities in person. 拓展句：For another, in Beijing, not only can you sample the local cuisines, but also experience a great variety of cultural activities in person. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Knowing that you’re preparing for a “China Travel” video series, I’m writing to recommend Beijing as a suitable filming location to you.（运用了现在分词作状语和that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】For one thing, Beijing is home to numerous world-renowned historic landmarks like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, which vividly showcase China’s long-standing history.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） 第二节 (满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Ben Chavez had always been drawn to the ocean. However, his love for the ocean nearly cost him his life. Eight years ago, Ben was caught in a powerful rip current (离岸流) and swept far from shore, his wild struggles against the current leaving him worn out and struggling to breathe. Just as he was about to go under, a stranger rescued him, teaching him a valuable lesson: “Don’t panic. Ride the current out, and you’ll be okay.” That near-death experience shaped Ben’s life. Now, at nineteen, he worked as a lifeguard at Wayside Beach, determined to protect others from the dangers he had faced. Despite his efforts, many visitors ignored his warnings about rip currents, brushing them off as unimportant. One hot summer day, the weather service issued a high-risk warning for rip currents, and Ben spent the day tense and watchful, scanning the water for any signs of trouble. He posted warnings at his lifeguard station and tried to educate visitors about the dangers, but most were more interested in enjoying their vacation than listening to safety advice. As the sun began to set, Ben prepared to end his shift. Just as he was packing up, a man named David Pew approached, his eleven-year-old son walking behind him. Pew was angry, demanding to know why the beach “closed” so early. Ben explained that swimming without lifeguards was unsafe, especially with the strong rip currents. “Rip currents?” Pew repeated and shook his head, dismissing Ben’s warnings as unnecessary rules. “The water looks fine to me,” he said, his tone clearly covering his determination to enjoy the beach with his son. Ben tried to remain calm, but Pew’s dismissive attitude frustrated him. “Enjoy the beach,” Ben said finally. As he walked to his car, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something might go wrong. Ben had just settled into his car when he saw Pew’s son running toward him, his face pale with fear. “My dad’s in trouble!” the boy cried. “The water’s carrying him out!” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Upon hearing this, Ben’s heart raced. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The next morning, Pew and his son approached Ben, offering to join him in his efforts. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Upon hearing this, Ben’s heart raced. Grabbing a rescue tube, he dashed to the shoreline and found Pew was barely visible among the waves. Without hesitation, Ben plunged into the sea, pushed through the surging current and managed to grasp Pew. “Hold on!” Ben shouted, securing the rescue tube around Pew’s chest. Drawing on his previous training, Ben stayed calm, guiding Pew to the shore with steady strokes. Finally, Ben dragged Pew onto the sand as he collapsed, coughing and trembling. Pew’s son rushed over, tears streaming down his face. Pew’s voice shook as he whispered, “Thank you. I should have listened.” The next morning, Pew and his son approached Ben, offering to join him in his efforts. “We owe you more than thanks,” Pew said. “We want to help.” True to his promise, Pew stood alongside Ben that day, sharing his story with beachgoers. His experience struck a chord, and visitors listened intently. Meanwhile, Pew’s son eagerly handed out safety leaflets, urging others to be cautious. For the first time, Ben saw genuine awareness in visitors’ eyes. As the days passed, the beach, once filled with dismissive glances, now echoed with concern and respect. Through one act of courage, Ben not only saved a life but also ignited a ripple of change. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了本·查韦斯在海滩当救生员，某天气象部门发布了一个可能出现离岸流的高风险预警，但是游客们都并不听取建议。就在本准备下班的时候，一个名叫大卫·皮尤的男人不听劝告结果被卷进了离岸流里。多亏了本及时营救，最终救了皮尤，皮尤表示了感谢。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“听到这些，本的心跳加速”可知，第一段可描写本救援皮尤的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天早上，皮尤和他的儿子找到本，表示愿意和他一起努力”可知，第二段可描写皮尤感激本，以及敦促其他人小心。 2.续写线索：皮尤落水——本救援——救起皮尤——皮尤感激——分发传单——本感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①抓起：grab/seize ②急忙：dash to/rush to ③叫喊：shout/yell 情绪类 ①勇敢：courage/bravery ②轻视：dismissive/ disparaging 【点睛】[高分句型1] Grabbing a rescue tube, he dashed to the shoreline and found Pew was barely visible among the waves. (由现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] As the days passed, the beach, once filled with dismissive glances, now echoed with concern and respect. (由as引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024~2025学年镇江市第二学期高二期中质量监测 英语试卷 注意：本试卷分第一卷 (选择题) 和第二卷 (非选择题) 两部分。两部分答案都做在答题卡上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When can the man meet with Nick? A. On May 12th. B. On May 14th. C. On May 15th. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What place are the speakers looking for? A. A hotel. B. A police station. C. A cinema. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the speakers pay? A. By using coins. B. By using a card. C. By using a note. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man often do on Saturday? A. Review his notes. B. Have a class. C. Watch a movie. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How much will the woman pay for the three toys? A. 10 dollars. B. 15 dollars. C. 30 dollars. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The girl's job. B. The girl's major. C. The girl's college. 7. What can we learn about the woman? A. She can't make her own decision. B. She isn't serious about her future. C. She doesn't want to study business. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the woman's business now? A. Building boats. B. Selling boats. C. Renting out boats. 9. How many boats will the woman have next year? A. 15. B. 10. C. 8. 10. What do we know about the woman's business? A. It isn't busy in summer. B. It is going pretty well now. C. It has been her dream since childhood. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What job will the man take first? A. Salesman. B. Manager assistant. C. Secretary. 12. What does the man dislike about the new job? A. Extra working hours. B. Frequent travel. C. Low pay. 13. What will the man do next? A. Attend a class. B. Go to an interview. C. Get a new car. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What is the man going to do tonight? A. Give a speech. B. Meet his editor. C. Write an article. 15. What will the woman do tonight? A. Go to the office. B. Stay in the meeting room. C. Prepare some food at home. 16. How will the man go home? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By car. 17. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. A couple. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What is the talk mainly about? A. What to do to protect animals. B. Whether to keep animals in zoos. C. How to improve zoos’ environment. 19. What do experts of Group A suggest? A. Teaching people more about wild animals. B. Protecting animals in a well-designed area. C. Leaving animals in the wild without protection. 20. What is the speaker? A. A teacher. B. A host. C. A scientist. 第二部分 阅读 (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 Despite being one of the most remote places on Earth, getting to Antarctica isn’t as difficult as you might think. Here, we will share everything you need to know from how to get there to tips for a great experience. How to Get to Antarctica Taking a boat is the most common and economical way to get to Antarctica. If you don’t prefer to travel by water, you can fly into Antarctica from Punta Arenas in Chile, which takes only two hours. Flights usually only operate from December to February. Since there are no commercial flights available, you need to book your flight together with your cruise ship (大型游轮). It’s also possible to fly from Cape Town, South Africa, in just 5 hours. The Best Things to Do in Antarctica There are 17 different types of penguins in Antarctica, which you can see on the main continent and the Falkland Islands. March and April are peak whale-watching months off the coast of Antarctica. During this time, you can spot various kinds of whales. Particular hotspots include Wilhelmina Bay and the Lemaire Channel. Exploring the land of Antarctica on foot is a unique way to experience its icy landscape. Deception Island and Orne Harbor are great places for hiking, while the snow-covered Antarctic Peninsula is a popular destination for snowshoeing. Tips for Visiting Antarctica First, stay within the luggage limits. Next, check your itinerary (行程) to make sure you see everything on your wish list. It’s also wise to book ahead of time, as cruises can sell out due to the extremely short travel season. 21. What can we learn about flights to Antarctica? A. They take only one hour. B. They can be booked separately. C. They are available all the year round. D. They start from Punta Arenas or Cape Town. 22. Which of the following is a good location for whale-watching? A. The Falkland Islands. B. Wilhelmina Bay. C. Deception Island. D. Orne Harbor. 23. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To advertise boat trips to Antarctica. B. To recommend ways to get to Antarctica. C. To introduce the unique scenery of Antarctica. D. To inform readers of things about visiting Antarctica. B In the city of Dhaka, Azharul Islam Khan is developing a growing community of plant enthusiasts, one video at a time. With a degree in botany and a 27-year-long career in the pharmaceutical (制药的) industry, 54-year-old Azharul has always had an enthusiasm for plants. More crucially, he believes that anyone can learn to identify plants, regardless of academic background. This belief drove him to share his plant knowledge through short engaging videos on Facebook and YouTube. Some videos were so popular that they received over 10 million views within 24 hours, proving his approach resonates (引起共鸣) in today’s fast-paced world. “People won’t watch 40-minute lectures,” he explains, “but they’ll learn from short videos.” Azharul’s videos cover a wide range of topics, from medicinal plants like kukurchita to non-native species such as the Singapore daisy and the “majestic heaven lotus”. His videos are also known for their creative video titles, which excite curiosity and attract viewers: “The plant whose thorns were used to make stamps,” and “Codura leaf used to clean fish.” Since launching his Facebook channel a year ago, Azharul has attracted around a million followers, including plant enthusiasts and students. Central to his teachings is highlighting ecosystem balance — he encourages children to plant trees during rainy seasons and learn how plants contribute to the environmental balance. Now nicknamed brikkho bondhu (“plant friend” in Bangla), Azharul states: “If my work encourages someone to take an interest in planting trees or reveals new facts about them, then I’ve accomplished my mission.” Azharul says his journey is just beginning. He left his job and devoted all his time to spreading word online. “Plant identification isn’t my profession — it’s my passion (热情) ,” he declares. His love for plants and his desire to share his knowledge with the world will continue to grow, inspiring others to appreciate the beauty and importance of the natural world. 24. Why are Azharul’s videos popular among busy viewers? A. They are quick and educational. B. They are long and imaginative. C. They are formal and typical. D. They are exciting and entertaining. 25. What is paragraph 3 mainly about concerning Azharul’s videos? A. Their features. B. Their functions. C. Their significance. D. Their origins. 26. What does Azharul emphasize in his videos? A. Creating engaging short lessons. B. Conducting scientific research. C. Preserving global plant diversity. D. Paying attention to ecological balance. 27. What message does this passage convey? A. Education ensures good life. B. Passion may drive people to inspire others. C. Digital media are gaining popularity. D. Community spirit boosts sustainability. C Journaling sounds so romantic in theory. You sit at a desk grab a favorite pen, and fill a notebook with rich thoughts and ideas. All in beautiful handwriting, of course. It’s a cute mental picture, but it’s also probably why you never do it. The pressure to be perfect while journaling is real and it’s often what puts people off the practice. While it’s exciting to buy notebooks and diaries, it’s tough to actually start writing in them, and it explains why so many are getting into scribble journaling — a trend with millions of posts on TikTok. With scribble journaling, the idea is to write as fast, thoughtless, and illegible (不可识别的) as you like. The goal isn’t to be able to read what you wrote but to allow your pen to keep up with your thoughts. In a video, creator@oakandbee said this style of writing has completely changed their approach to journaling. “I literally just connect all the words together and scribble it down, ” they said. “I’m not crossing any Ts or Xs. I’m not dotting any Is. And I’m not using any punctuation (标点) . The words are all connected.” As for the benefits of scribble journaling, according to Dr. Caroline Fenkel, a chief clinical officer at Charlie Health, it gives priority to expression over logical connection, similar to a stream of consciousness (意识) . “Scribble journaling removes the pressure of being formal,” she adds, “It’s a great way to avoid overthinking.” The act of writing by hand also plays a role. “It engages the brain differently than typing, activating (激活) physical skills and emotional processing, ” she says. This technique releases stress from your nervous system as you put it all onto paper. “The act of writing without structure can help express emotions quickly and provide a sense of relief, ” says Fenkel. If scribble journaling helps, remind yourself that this isn’t a journal for storing important or sweet memories. That can happen in another notebook or a junk journal. Allow this one to be purely about scribbles — a place where you can let it all out. 28. Why do people get into scribble journaling? A. The lack of interest in journaling. B. The trend of journaling on TikTok. C. The stress to pursue perfection in journaling. D. The thrill to purchase notebooks and diaries. 29. Why is creator@oakandbee’s comment mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To predict the trend of writing journals. B. To highlight the importance of journaling. C. To present the feature of scribble journaling. D. To indicate the lifestyle of young people. 30. What can we learn about scribble journaling according to Fenkel? A. It facilitates emotional release. B. It postpones emotional relief. C. It involves structured writing. D. It enhances the logic of expression. 31. What is the best title passage of the article? A. Scribble Journaling to Release Energy B. Scribble Journaling to Relieve Stress C. Scribble Journaling to Recall Knowledge D. Scribble Journaling to Restore Confidence D Large language models (LLMs) work well because they're so large. But this power comes at a cost. Training a model with hundreds of billions of parameters (参数) takes huge computational resources. A single query (查询) to ChatGPT consumes about 10 times as much energy as a single Google search. In response, some researchers are now shifting to small language models (SLMs) . IBM, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have all recently released small language models (SLMs) that use only a few billion parameters. Small models are not used as general-purpose tools like their larger cousins. But they can do well in specific, narrowly defined tasks, such as summarizing conversations, answering patient questions as a health care chatbot and gathering data in smart devices. “For many tasks, an 8 billion parameter model is actually pretty good, ” said Zico Kolter, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University. They can also run on a laptop or cellphone, instead of a huge data center. Large models often extract raw training data from the Internet, and this data can be disorganized, messy and hard to process. But these large models can then generate a high-quality data set that can be used to train a small model. The approach adopted by the researchers gets the larger model to effectively pass on its training, like a teacher giving lessons to a student. “The reason why SLMs achieve excellent performance is that they use those data instead of the messy stuff, ” Kolter said. Researchers have also explored ways to create small models by starting with large ones and trimming them down. One method, known as pruning, was inspired by a real-life neural (神经的) network — the human brain, which gains efficiency. Pruning can help researchers fine-tune a small language model for a particular task or environment. Smaller models offer an inexpensive way to test novel ideas. Fewer parameters may increase their transparent reasoning. “Small models allow researchers to experiment with lower risks. ” said Leshem Choshen, an MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab scientist. 32. What advantage does SLMs have over LLMs according to the first two paragraphs? A. Consuming less energy. B. Serving more purposes. C. Taking huger resources. D. Using more parameters. 33. What does the underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Large models. B. Smart devices. C Small models. D. Huge computational resources. 34. What makes SLMs perform well according to paragraph 4? A. Messy raw data. B. High-quality data. C. Basic training. D. Effective communication. 35 What is Leshem Choshen's attitude towards SLMs? A. Indifferent. B. Cautious. C. Favourable. D. Critical. 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。 An individual’s goals are very personal. Due to the nature of such goals, people have a tendency to keep their goals and visions to themselves. ___36___ Sharing your goals in life with others is an important success principle. Have you ever wondered why weight loss apps encourage individuals to connect with other users, to post their weight loss goals, and their successes? Studies show that men and women who publicly shared their weight loss goals lost more weight than those who didn’t. ___37___ The truth is that your chance of actually achieving your goals is greatly increased when you share it with others for the following reasons: 1. You Gain Clarity You gain more clarity about your goal and how to achieve it. ___38___ Perhaps you knew you always wanted to apply to culinary (烹饪的) school, but your friend is able to help you target on which specialty is best suited for you. 2. You Receive Accountability (责任) ___39___ Maybe your goal was written in a diary for over a year, or even longer. Sharing your goal with a friend or family member makes the goal no longer just a note in a journal. Now, others can hold you accountable by asking you about the progress you’ve made towards reaching your goal. If you want to be able to positively respond to those questions, you’ll quickly be motivated to take action and stay on track. No goal can ever be met without self-motivation on your part, but unfortunately, motivation does not always come in abundance (大量). ___40___ But during the most difficult parts of the journey, we need external support and motivation. A. Speaking it makes it real. B. That was why they lost more weight. C. But there is great power in goal sharing. D. This phenomenon applies to other goals too. E. Conversations may help you clarify and sharpen your goal. F. Sometimes we can supply our own internal (内部) motivation. G. External motivation come in the form of positive encouragement. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A few years ago, I was in need of a way to relax myself. Although exercise wasn’t exactly my idea of ____41____ , I still made several phone calls to local gyms. Fortunately, not only did I find an excellent trainer, but I also gained a ____42____ , Adria. Under her guidance, I started to notice ____43____ in my body. I gradually began to look forward to going to the gym. One day, Adria mentioned that as the only person in charge of the gym that operated throughout the year, she was ___44___ and needed a day off. I felt sympathetic for her, but I was ____45____ when she said, “I wish you would get certified (持有证书的) because you are the only one I’d ____46____ with the keys.” Knowing that seemed impossible, I just ____47____ it off. Me? A trainer? Every time the thought crossed my mind, I heard the inner voice saying “No way!” But for some reason, I just couldn’t stop thinking about it. ____48____ , I decided to have a go at becoming a Group Fitness Instructor at the age of 54. I spent six months reading text, ____49____ charts, and watching videos. There were numerous moments when I was on the verge of giving up, but I had made a(n) ____50____ to myself, and I needed to follow through. Test day came, and I quickly realized it was a(n) ____51____ task. During the three-hour online exam, cameras ____52____ my every move. Extremely tired, I submitted my answers without ____53____ them. Eventually, “YOU PASSED” flashed on the screen. I was so ____54____ of myself, and I had proven to myself that I was never too old to learn new things. ____55____ I initially set out to become a certified fitness trainer as a favor to a friend, I can’t describe how good it feels to walk into the gym for my workout and see my certification hanging on the wall. 41. A. luck B. trouble C. fun D. duty 42. A. follower B. friend C. customer D. celebrity 43. A. movements B. treatments C. arrangements D. improvements 44. A. embarrassed B. exhausted C. encouraged D. entertained 45. A. annoyed B. disappointed C. shocked D. pleased 46. A. affect B. trust C. struggle D. know 47. A. took B. gave C. showed D. laughed 48. A. Finally B. Otherwise C. Initially D. Instead 49. A. deleting B. recalling C. analyzing D. selling 50. A. attachment B. prediction C. intention D. commitment 51. A. challenging B. effortless C. practical D. delightful 52. A. connected B. monitored C. switched D. produced 53. A. remembering B. reviewing C. researching D. realizing 54. A. critical B. guilty C. ashamed D. proud 55. A. While B. If C. Since D. Unless 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。 Rice paper, known in Chinese as “Kong Dan”, has a rich cultural history and diverse ___56___ (application) , primarily in Asian cuisine and arts. This delicate paper is made from the rice plant or various other plants ___57___ bamboo, and it possesses unique characteristics ___58___ set it apart from conventional paper. Rice paper typically exhibits a thin, translucent (半透明的) quality while remaining strong enough for various uses. That’s because during production process, the raw material is pounded and then dried under controlled conditions ___59___ (ensure) durability (持久性) of rice paper. Rice paper is most famous for its use in spring rolls. It has the ability to transform from a stiff sheet to a flexible one ideal for ___60___ (wrap) fresh vegetables, meats, and herbs. Besides, rice paper plays an ___61___ (incredible) significant role in traditional East Asian painting and calligraphy. Artists take advantage of the unique features of rice paper to create ___62___ (deep) in their works, showcasing the skill of the artist and the material’s capabilities. Transitioning from these traditional uses, rice paper has recently gained popularity in Western cultures, leading to more ___63___ (innovate) dishes and modern crafts. In summary, rice paper is not that simple. As cultures continue to mix, the potential for rice paper to inspire both new recipes and artistic expressions ___64___ (remain) promising, ensuring that this unique material finds ____65____ (it) place in kitchens and studios around the globe. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 66. 假如你是李华，你的外国好友 Chris是一个旅游博主，正在筹备 “China Travel”系列视频。他来信向你咨询适合的拍摄地点。请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 推荐一个拍摄地点； 2. 陈述理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80词左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Ben Chavez had always been drawn to the ocean. However, his love for the ocean nearly cost him his life. Eight years ago, Ben was caught in a powerful rip current (离岸流) and swept far from shore, his wild struggles against the current leaving him worn out and struggling to breathe. Just as he was about to go under, a stranger rescued him, teaching him a valuable lesson: “Don’t panic. Ride the current out, and you’ll be okay.” That near-death experience shaped Ben’s life. Now, at nineteen, he worked as a lifeguard at Wayside Beach, determined to protect others from the dangers he had faced. Despite his efforts, many visitors ignored his warnings about rip currents, brushing them off as unimportant. One hot summer day, the weather service issued a high-risk warning for rip currents, and Ben spent the day tense and watchful, scanning the water for any signs of trouble. He posted warnings at his lifeguard station and tried to educate visitors about the dangers, but most were more interested in enjoying their vacation than listening to safety advice. As the sun began to set, Ben prepared to end his shift. Just as he was packing up, a man named David Pew approached, his eleven-year-old son walking behind him. Pew was angry, demanding to know why the beach “closed” so early. Ben explained that swimming without lifeguards was unsafe, especially with the strong rip currents. “Rip currents?” Pew repeated and shook his head, dismissing Ben’s warnings as unnecessary rules. “The water looks fine to me,” he said, his tone clearly covering his determination to enjoy the beach with his son. Ben tried to remain calm, but Pew’s dismissive attitude frustrated him. “Enjoy the beach,” Ben said finally. As he walked to his car, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something might go wrong. Ben had just settled into his car when he saw Pew’s son running toward him, his face pale with fear. “My dad’s in trouble!” the boy cried. “The water’s carrying him out!” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Upon hearing this, Ben’s heart raced. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The next morning Pew and his son approached Ben, offering to join him in his efforts. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Can you fix the date for us to meet with nick? I can manage the twelve, fourteen th or fifteen th. Okay, but nick would be away until ney fourth, fifth, so it'll have to be the following day. Look, I think that is audio cinema over there. but IT says, hotel royal, can you see the big words? I don't understand. I remember IT is there. Let's ask the policemen over there. Oh, no, it's two pounds for the car park. I only have a five pound note. A machine takes coins. I can't use notes. actually. I'm afraid I don't have any coins either. But look, IT takes cards. I haven't got my card with me. Don't worry, I have. How about seeing the new film at the theater tomorrow? Sorry, I have AGRE class every friday and the next day, I always have to look over my notes at home. I want to take these three toys. How much are they? We are having a sale today. The original Price is ten dollars each, but now that only costs half the Price. 第一节到此结束，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ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。choice. Yeah, dad, i'm in my room. I'm packing. Hi, honey. I can't believe you are going to college. So what do you want to study? Art. art. Come on, joyce. Be serious. I think you should study business so you can get a good job. You are a very smart, organized Young woman is perfect for you. But dad, there's a lot I can do with an art degree. A business world is very competitive. I don't know, joyce. Come on, dad. I'm more than enough to make my own decision. choice. Yeah, dad, i'm in my room. I'm packing. Hi, honey, I can't believe you are going to college. So what do you want to study? art? art. Come on, joys. Be serious. I think you should study business so you can get a good job. You are a very smart, organized Young woman is perfect for you. But dad, there's a lot I can do with an art degree. The business world is very competitive. I don't know, joice. Come on, dad. I'm all enough to make my own decision. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Helen, was this business always a dream of yours? No, not really. IT developed from what we used to do, build fishing boats. How long have you been in this business . about eight years? First, we built the boats and then we bought boats to rent out for holidays. It's going well. How many boats do you have? We have ten at present, and we will buy five more boats next year . during the summer. I bet you're pretty busy. Yes, people use them to go up the river for their holidays and then bring them back here for us to prepare for the next customer. Helen, was this business always a dream of yours? No, not really. IT developed from what we used to do, build fishing boats. How long have you been in this business . about eight years? First, we built the boats and then we bought boats to rent out for holidays. It's going well. How many boats do you have? We have ten at present, and we will buy five more boats next year . during the summer. I bet you're pretty busy. Yes, people use them to go up the river for their holidays and then bring them back here for us to prepare for the next customer. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。You look like you're over the moon. What happened? Guess what? That job interview went well. I received an offer from our city's bands. mercy's bds. congratulations. It's s classes. My dream car. Tell me more, will you be a salesman? No, I will be a secretary first, and then i'll move up to be a manager's assistance if I do Better next year. I don't mind working extra hours, but the hardest thing is that this position will require . frequent travel. Does IT pay well? No, not very well. But I value the experience far more than the money. Since i'm very new to the workplace, IT will be tiring, but I will . surely learn a lot. Yes, you're right. No pain, no gain. Oh, look at the time I have to get to my business. English class. You know, english is the working language in the company. You are really something. You look like you're over the moon. What happened? Guess what? That job interview went well. I received an offer from our city's bands. mercies, bds, congratulations. It's s classes. My dream car. Tell me more, will you be a salesman? No, I will be a secretary first, and then i'll move up to be a manager's assistance if I do Better next year. I don't mind working extra hours, but the hardest thing is that this position will require . frequent travel. Does IT pay well? No, not very well. But I value the experience far more than the money. Since i'm very new to the workplace, IT will be tiring, but I will . surely learn a lot. Yes, you're right. No pain, no gain. Oh, look at the time I have to get to my business. English class. You know, english is the working language in the company. You are really something. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。I have such a busy day to day. I don't know when i'll be home. Can you pick up our son from school today? Oh, you have to speak at the high school of science and technology today. Yes, that'll be finished by three o'clock. But then I have to go to the office and get my notes ready for my speech at the computer society y's annual dinner tonight. Well, at least your magazine article has already been written and given to your editor. IT is due today isn't IT? Yes, at least that's done. In fact, IT should be published some time in next month. Do you think you'll be given time to eat tonight? Or will you have to spend the entire evening answer in questions? I might be asked to speak as soon as everyone sits down for dinner. In that case, I guess i'll have no time to eat. Do you have any idea what time you'll . be finished? no. Well, i'll have something for you to eat. Can you catch the last bus? Or maybe you should take a taxi. Don't worry, dear, that's already been taken care of. The computer society is sending a car for me. I will pick me up at the office at six and bring me home after the meeting. I have such a busy day to day. I don't know when i'll be home. Can you pick up our sun from school today? Oh, you have to speak at the high school of science and technology today. Yes, that'll be finished by three o'clock. But then I have to go to the office and get my notes ready for my speech at the computer society y's annual dinner tonight. While at least your magazine article has already been written and given to your editor, IT is due today isn't IT? Yes, at least that's done. In fact, IT should be published sometime next month. Do you think you'll be given time to eat tonight? Or will you have to spend the entire evening answer and questions I might . be asked to speak as soon as everyone sits down for dinner? In that case, I guess i'll have no time to eat. Do you have any idea what time you'll . be finished? no. Well, i'll have something for you to eat. Can you catch the last bus? Or maybe you should take a taxi. Don't worry, dear, that's already been taken care of. The computer society is sending a car for me. I will pick me up at the office at six and bring me home after the meeting. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Are these is necessary, or are they only bad to the animals? This is a question that causes disagreement among many animal experts. Some, we may just call them a group, a believe that placing animals in a zoo does harm to them. These people think that all animals should be protected from being hunted too much and left in their native land. They also advise people to be educated to know more about animals in the wild. Other experts of group b think differently. They say that modern zoo s are designed very closely to the natural environment. One of their strongest arguments is that certain species, such as the panda from china and the White tiger from india, are not only protected from uncontrolled killing, but can give babies under protection, and in that way, they may be saved from dying out. Okay, that's all from me, and you're expected to express your opinions on this question next class. Are those is necessary, or are they only bad to the animals? This is a question that causes disagreement among many animal experts. Some, we may just call them a group, a believe that placing animals in a zoo does harm to them. These people think that all animals should be protected from being hunted too much and left in their native land. They also advise people to be educated to know more about animals in the wild. Other experts of group b think differently. They say that modern zoos are designed very closely to the natural environment. One of their strongest arguments is that certain species, such as the panda from china and the White tiger from india, are not only protected from uncontrolled killing, but can give babies under protection, and in that way they may be saved from dying out. Okay, that's all from me, and you're expected to express your opinions on this question next class. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力测试到此结束。