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广州市第十六中学2024学年第二学期高中中段教学质量反馈 高二年级英语试卷 命题人：谭建华 审核人：谭建华 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A AI in Science Fiction Science fiction writers have tried hard to deal with AI since the appearance of a famous novel — I, Robot — from Isaac Asimov, a popular writer, but as human dependence on the technology grows in real life, fictional descriptions become more appealing, and more urgent. These contemporary Sf novels raise the questions: Who does AI benefit? Who does it leave behind? What does it really mean to be human? Autonomous By Annalee Newitz.2017. Tor. A pharmaceutical patent pirate (非法仿制) reverse-engineers biotech for the poor and needy, escaping a military agent and his robotic partner who struggles with deeper questions of identity and autonomy. Braking Day By Adam Oyebanji.2022. DAW. In this space thriller, generations before, humans on Earth were defeated by an omnipotent (无所不能的) AI, and a young engineering trainee thinks something might have followed them onto the home ship. Dual Memory By Sue Burke.2023. Tor. In a Le Guin-esque fairy tale with AI machines, one of the residents of a small island in the Arctic Circle befriends local machine systems, which have different ideas on how to deal with incoming raiders (突袭者). Moonbound By Robin Sloan2024. Farrar/MCD. Eleven thousand years after humanity lost the war against artificial intelligence ‌“dragons,” the AI embedded in a human host, which had recorded those events, is reawakened, this time by a 12-year-old boy who clashes (战斗) with a local wizard. 1. What makes the Robots puzzled in Autonomous? A. Trust in observation logs. B. Balance of loyalty and duty. C. Identity and autonomy. D. Challenge to human authority. 2. Which of the books surrounded a heroic main role? A. Autonomous. B. Braking Day. C. Dual Memory. D. Moonbound. 3. Which column does this passage possibly come from? A. Science. B. Literature. C. Health. D. Travel. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本科幻小说。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Autonomous部分“A pharmaceutical patent pirate (非法仿制) reverse engineers biotech for the poor and needy, escaping a military agent and his robotic partner who struggles with deeper questions of identity and autonomy.(一名医药专利盗版者为贫困和有需要的人逆向工程生物技术，躲避一名军事特工和他那在身份和自主性等深层次问题上苦苦挣扎的机器人搭档)”可知，机器人困惑的是身份和自主性问题。故选C项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Moonbound部分“Eleven thousand years after humanity lost the war against artificial intelligence ‌“dragons,” the AI embedded in a human host, which had recorded those events, is reawakened, this time by a 12 year old boy who clashes (战斗) with a local wizard.(在人类与人工智能“龙”的战争失败一万一千年后，嵌入人类宿主身体里记录了那些事件的人工智能被重新唤醒，这次是被一个与当地巫师战斗的12岁男孩唤醒)”可知，12岁男孩与巫师战斗，可推断他是一个具有英雄色彩的主角。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章标题“AI in Science Fiction(科幻小说中的人工智能)”和后对四本小说的介绍可知，文章介绍了四本与人工智能相关的科幻小说。由此可知，这篇文章可能出自文学栏目。故选B项。 B Locals who frequent a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital in Zhengzhou, Henan province, are often surprised when they are treated by a German doctor specializing in TCM with fluent Henan dialect. He is Joel Mikael Walker, a master’s student nearing graduation in the Henan University of Chinese Medicine. He skillfully performs techniques such as acupuncture (针灸), pulse diagnosis, and cupping therapy. Walker came to Henan province in 2015 when he was 20, because it is widely considered to be an important center for medical practice, education and research for traditional Chinese medicine. Now, he has fully adopted the lifestyle in Henan. On Chinese social media platforms, Walker is committed to promoting traditional Chinese medicine. His expertise in TCM fascinates Chinese netizens and he often uses ancient Chinese medical texts, for example, Huangdi Neijing, one of Chinese great medical works, to explain the philosophy behind the treatments. Other Chinese classics, such as Yijing, Zhuangzi, and Lunyu, which have long been foundation of Chinese philosophy, are also on Walker’s reading list. He takes pleasure in absorbing ancient wisdom because he finds many ideas deeply intertwined (交织) with TCM practices. One fundamental worldview of TCM highlights the balance, from which Walker himself benefited. In the past, he experienced significant emotional ups and downs, and tended to be somewhat stubborn, often viewing things from his own perspective. Now he has become more tolerant and approached issues from multiple angles with a more inclusive (包容的) perspective. In other words, his personality has also become more balanced. According to Walker, the unique wisdom rooted in Chinese culture can not only benefit physical well-being but can also extend beyond medicine and offer excellent guidance for the whole world. He stressed, “If more people could understand the TCM wisdom, the world would become more peaceful.” 4. What do we know about Walker? A. He is surprised at the locals’ dialect. B. He has gained a master’s degree in Henan. C. He has great skills of making acupuncture needles. D. He is a German good at traditional Chinese medicine. 5. Why did Walker come to Henan province? A. He intended to be popular online. B. Henan province is a centre for TCM. C. He desired to learn about its lifestyles. D. Henan province has rich natural resources. 6. What is the purpose of mentioning Walker’s emotional experiences? A. To show his positive changes. B. To prove the world is more peaceful. C. To introduce Chinese ancient classics. D. To share his ups and downs with the netizens. 7. Which of the following best describes Walker? A. Enthusiastic and kind. B. Courageous and calm. C. Cooperative and generous. D. Devoted and professional. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了德国人Walker在河南学习并推广中医的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第一段中“Locals who frequent a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital in Zhengzhou, Henan province, are often surprised when they are treated by a German doctor specializing in TCM with fluent Henan dialect. He is Joel Mikael Walker, a master’s student nearing graduation in the Henan University of Chinese Medicine. (在河南省郑州市的一家传统中医医院，当地人经常惊讶地发现，他们接受治疗的是一位精通河南方言的德国医生。他叫Joel Mikael Walker，是河南中医药大学即将毕业的硕士研究生。)”可知，Walker是一个擅长中医的德国人。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Walker came to Henan province in 2015 when he was 20, because it is widely considered to be an important center for medical practice, education and research for traditional Chinese medicine. (沃克于2015年20岁时来到河南省，因为这里被广泛认为是中医实践、教育和研究的重要中心。)”可知，他来到河南的原因是因为河南是中医的中心。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第四段“One fundamental worldview of TCM highlights the balance, from which Walker himself benefited. In the past, he experienced significant emotional ups and downs, and tended to be somewhat stubborn, often viewing things from his own perspective. Now he has become more tolerant and approached issues from multiple angles with a more inclusive (包容) perspective. In other words, his personality has also become more balanced. (中医的一个基本世界观强调平衡，Walker本人也从中受益。过去，他经历了显著的情绪波动，并且有些固执，常常从自己的角度看待问题。如今，他变得更加宽容，能够从多个角度看待问题，拥有更加包容的视角。换句话说，他的性格也变得更加平衡。)”可知，提到Walker的情绪经历是为了展示他从一个固执己见的人变得更为包容和平衡，即展示他的积极变化。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第一段中“He skillfully performs techniques such as acupuncture (针灸), pulse diagnosis, and cupping therapy. (他熟练地掌握了针灸、脉诊和拔罐等中医技术。)”、第二段中“On Chinese social media platforms, Walker is committed to promoting traditional Chinese medicine. (在中国的社交媒体平台上，沃克致力于推广中医。)”可知，Walker不仅努力学习中医知识和技能，还致力于在中国社交媒体上推广中医。这些都表明Walker是一个敬业且专业的人。故选D。 C In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, economies, and daily life. The adoption of AI in sectors like healthcare, education, and finance has accelerated, driven by advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI. A Gartner survey reveals that 80% of enterprises are now leveraging AI in some form, up from 50% in 2022, highlighting its rapid integration into business operations. One of the most notable trends in 2024 is the rise of generative AI tools, such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini. These tools have revolutionized content creation, with 35% of companies using them for marketing, customer service, and product development, as reported by McKinsey. Additionally, the education sector has seen a surge in AI adoption, with 60% of high schools in the U.S. incorporating AI-powered platforms to personalize learning experiences, according to EdTech Magazine. However, the widespread use of AI has also raised concerns. A Pew Research study found that 52% of Americans are worried about AI’s impact on jobs, particularly in industries like retail and manufacturing, where automation is replacing human labor. On the other hand, 67% of professionals believe AI will create more jobs than it displaces, as noted in a World Economic Forum report. Ethical concerns, such as data privacy and algorithmic bias, remain critical challenges. For instance, 45% of consumers in a Deloitte survey expressed distrust in AI systems due to potential misuse of personal data. In conclusion, 2024 is a pivotal (关键的) year for AI, marked by unprecedented growth and adoption across industries. While challenges like job displacement and ethical concerns persist, the potential benefits of AI in driving innovation, efficiency, and personalized solutions are undeniable. As AI continues to evolve, its impact on society will depend on how effectively we address these challenges and harness its potential for good. 8. What is a key application of generative AI tools according to McKinsey? A. Automating retail manufacturing. B. Creating content for business purposes. C. Reducing educational costs. D. Monitoring data privacy violations. 9. What can be inferred about public opinions on AI’s impact? A. Retail workers strongly support AI-driven automation. B. Consumers distrust AI solely due to algorithmic bias. C. Professionals and the general public hold conflicting views. D. Most Americans prioritize job creation over ethical concerns. 10. What does the author suggest is essential for AI’s positive societal impact? A. Accelerating technological advancements. B. Implementing strict global regulations on AI. C. Balancing innovation with ethical solutions. D. Expanding automation across industries. 11. Which is the best title for the text? A. AI in 2024: Progress and Challenges. B. Ethical Dilemmas in AI Development. C. The Unstoppable Rise of AI Technology. D How AI Transforms Education and Business. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了2024年人工智能在各行业的广泛应用。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“These tools have revolutionized content creation, with 35% of companies using them for marketing, customer service, and product development, as reported by McKinsey.(据麦肯锡报道，这些工具彻底改变了内容创作，35%的公司将其用于营销、客户服务和产品开发)”可知，生成式AI工具的一个关键应用是为商业目的创作内容。故选B项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“A Pew Research study found that 52% of Americans are worried about AI’s impact on jobs, particularly in industries like retail and manufacturing, where automation is replacing human labor. On the other hand, 67% of professionals believe AI will create more jobs than it displaces, as noted in a World Economic Forum report.(皮尤研究中心的一项研究发现，52%的美国人担心人工智能对就业的影响，尤其是在自动化正在取代人力的零售和制造业等行业。另一方面，正如世界经济论坛的一份报告所指出的那样，67%的专业人士认为，人工智能创造的就业机会将超过它所取代的就业机会)”可知，专业人士人为人工智能会创造更多的就业机会，而普通公众认为它会取代就业机会。由此可知，专业人士和普通公众对人工智能的影响持有不同的观点。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Ethical concerns, such as data privacy and algorithmic bias, remain critical challenges.(数据隐私和算法偏见等伦理问题仍是关键挑战)”和最后一段中“While challenges like job displacement and ethical concerns persist, the potential benefits of AI in driving innovation, efficiency, and personalized solutions are undeniable. As AI continues to evolve, its impact on society will depend on how effectively we address these challenges and harness its potential for good.(虽然诸如失业和道德问题等挑战仍然存在，但人工智能在推动创新、效率和个性化解决方案方面的潜在好处是不可否认的。随着人工智能的不断发展，它对社会的影响将取决于我们如何有效地应对这些挑战，并充分发挥其积极作用)”可知，人工智能面临的挑战包括数据隐私和算法偏见等伦理问题，失业和道德问题等，这些问题会带来不良的社会影响。由此推知，要让人工智能产生积极的社会影响，就需要平衡人工智能的创新与上述伦理问题解决方案，这至关重要。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, economies, and daily life. The adoption of AI in sectors like healthcare, education, and finance has accelerated(2024年，人工智能继续重塑各行业、经济和日常生活。人工智能在医疗、教育和金融等领域的应用加速了)”和第三段中“However, the widespread use of AI has also raised concerns(然而，人工智能的广泛使用也引发了担忧)”可知，文章既阐述了2024年人工智能的发展和应用进展，也提及了面临的挑战。A选项“AI in 2024: Progress and Challenges(2024年的人工智能：进展与挑战)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选A项。 D When a snowstorm blanketed my city one December morning, I awoke, immediately put on my warmest clothes and dashed outside to build a snowman. But as I was halfway to a snow angel, I had an audience—a serious-looking couple. The moment I spotted their expressions, my face flushed with shame as I murmured an answer to their unspoken question: Don’t you have anything better to do? A middle-aged woman playing by herself in the snow is an undeniably odd sight, but maybe it shouldn’t be. New research suggests we modern adults have controlled or hidden our nature of play, and that’s causing all kinds of problems “The adult play deficit is becoming a public health crisis,” says psychiatrist and play researcher Stuart Brown, “The opposite of play isn’t work; it’s depression.” Actually, adult play can lead to useful discoveries, which is a theory supported by a study on Bali’s long-tailed monkeys. Researchers left two types of puzzle boxes for the monkeys to solve. To get the food inside, they had to either drop a rock into the container or use it to hit the box. They found the monkeys that previously had been observed dropping rocks for fun were more likely to solve the rock-dropping puzzle, while those who had discovered the joy of clacking rocks together came up with the answer to the percussive (敲击的) puzzle. This finding also suggests that somewhere, deep in our evolutionary history, a playful primitive human came up with the concept of stone tools. Even today, the urge to play underlies most of humanity’s greatest inventions, artworks and scientific breakthroughs. “When I interviewed Nobel winners, I was struck by how most of them didn’t separate work from play. Their labs were their playgrounds.” Brown says, “Play gives us the ability to cooperate and get along with people who differ from us.” So next time I’m caught playing, I know exactly what I’ll say, “I am not wasting time, or acting immaturely. I’m playing for the benefit of all humanity.” 12. What can we learn about the couple from Paragraph 1? A. They may disapprove of the author’s behavior. B. They showed great interest in the author’s act. C. They are more mature and sensible people. D. They had something better to deal with. 13. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “deficit” in Paragraph 2? A. Pressure. B. Addiction. C. Shortage. D. Disadvantage. 14. Why is the interview of Nobel winners mentioned? A. To suggest how people should play. B. To highlight the value of adult play. C. To evaluate the findings of the study. D. To introduce the study participants. 15. What message does the author intend to convey? A. Work comes before play. B. Work without play is rewarded. C. When the cat’s away, the mice will play. D. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了成人玩乐对于创造力、合作和问题解决能力等方面的积极影响。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“But as I was halfway to a snow angel, I had an audience—a serious-looking couple. The moment I spotted their expressions, my face flushed with shame as I murmured an answer to their unspoken question: Don’t you have anything better to do?(但就在我要变成雪天使的时候，我有了一群观众——一对表情严肃的夫妇。当我看到他们的表情时，我的脸羞愧得通红，我低声回答了他们没有说出来的问题：你没有更好的事情要做吗？)”可知，这对夫妇对作者行为感到不解，由此可推测，这对夫妇可能不太赞成作者的玩雪的行为。故选A。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词上一句“New research suggests we modern adults have controlled or hidden our nature of play, and that’s causing all kinds of problems(新的研究表明，我们现代的成年人已经控制或隐藏了我们的玩乐本质，这导致了各种各样的问题。)”可知，研究表明，成年人隐藏了自己的玩乐本质。由此可知，成年人缺乏玩乐。划线单词和“缺乏”意思相似。选项A“Pressure (压力)”；选项B“Addiction (成瘾)”；选项C“Shortage (短缺)”；选项D“Disadvantage (缺点、劣势)”。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Even today, the urge to play underlies most of humanity’s greatest inventions, artworks and scientific breakthroughs. “When I interviewed Nobel winners, I was struck by how most of them didn’t separate work from play. Their labs were their playgrounds.” Brown says, “Play gives us the ability to cooperate and get along with people who differ from us.” (即使在今天，人类最伟大的发明、艺术作品和科学突破的基础仍然是玩耍的欲望。“当我采访诺贝尔奖得主时，令我震惊的是，他们中的大多数人都没有把工作和娱乐分开。他们的实验室就是他们的游乐场。” Brown说：“玩耍赋予我们与不同的人合作和相处的能力。”)”可知，文章提到对诺贝尔奖得主的采访是为了说明人类最伟大的发明、艺术作品和科学突破的基础仍然是玩耍的欲望，也就是成人玩乐的重要性。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“So next time I’m caught playing, I know exactly what I’ll say, “I am not wasting time, or acting immaturely. I’m playing for the benefit of all humanity.”(所以下次当我被发现玩游戏时，我很清楚自己该说什么：“我不是在浪费时间，也不是表现得不成熟。我在为全人类的利益而战。”)”以及全文内容可知，文章作者通过描述自己在暴风雪中玩耍的经历，以及引用心理学家Stuart Brown的观点，强调了玩耍和娱乐对于成年人的重要性。作者认为，过度工作会导致心理健康问题，而玩耍和娱乐则有助于缓解压力、提高创造力和合作能力。因此，作者鼓励读者在忙碌的工作之余，也要抽出时间进行娱乐活动，以保持身心健康和创造力。选项D“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.(只工作不玩耍，聪明的孩子也变傻)”所表达正是这个意思。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。选项中有两项多余选项。 It’s not so long ago that contactless card payments were exciting and new, but the technology is already old-hat. The new, better way to pay for things in shops? By using your phone to make a contactless payment. Because traditionally, when you have paid with a card tap (轻敲) or using a chip and pin machine, ultimately the shop you are buying from will be noting down all of your card details. ____16____ And this could be a problem — it means that if the shop is hacked (侵入) or plays fast and loose with its data, you could find your card number exposed to the world. However, when you tap to pay with your device, it generates a unique ID number for that deal and sends that instead. So you can pay for your goods and the shop can get your money. ____17____ That is to say, phone payments are smarter. ____18____ If a pickpocket steals your card they can immediately use up the money. But if they get your phone, when the phone goes to pay it will typically perform a biometric check-it will ask for a finger-print or use the camera to look at your face, to check that you are who you say you are. ____19____ Because of this added security, the limit (限额) is typically higher than for contactless cards. In the UK, it’s around £ 100 for most retailers-though some shops including most supermarkets let you spend much more with just a tap of the phone. Want to give it a try? To actually set things up, go to your Wallet app and follow the instructions. ____20____ Then it will automatically recognise the numbers and connect with your bank. Usually you receive a text message with a special code on it. And then, well, you’re done. When you pay, hold your phone over the payment machine, and pay for your goods! A. It helps to build the client list. B. The setup process varies with banks. C. No one needs to share any sensitive data. D. It’s also more effective against the threat of thefts. E. And phone payments are increasingly convenient too. F. Typically this starts by scanning your card with your phone. G. Therefore, it knows which bank account to take the money from. 【答案】16. G 17. C 18. D 19. E 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了非接触式手机支付的好处以及设置方式。 【16题详解】 上文“Because traditionally, when you have paid with a card tap (轻敲) or using a chip and pin machine, ultimately the shop you are buying from will be noting down all of your card details.(因为传统上，当你用刷卡或刷卡机付款时，最终你购买的商店会记下你所有的信用卡细节)”描述原因，空处应是接着说结果，G项“因此，它知道从哪个银行账户取钱”符合语境，故选G。 【17题详解】 根据上文“However, when you tap to pay with your device, it generates a unique ID number for that deal and sends that instead. So you can pay for your goods and the shop can get your money.(然而，当你用你的设备点击支付时，它会为这笔交易生成一个唯一的ID号并发送。所以你可以支付你的商品，商店可以得到你的钱)”可知，支付时形成的ID一次性的也是是唯一的，因此个人信息不会或数据不会被分享出去。C项“没有人需要分享任何敏感数据”符合语境，故选C。 【18题详解】 根据本段内容“But if they get your phone, when the phone goes to pay it will typically perform a biometric check — it will ask for a finger-print or use the camera to look at your face, to check that you are who you say you are.(但如果他们拿到了你的手机，当手机开始支付时，它通常会进行生物识别检查——它会要求你提供指纹或使用摄像头查看你的脸，以检查你是否就是你所说的那个人)”可知，本段是说手机支付能防止盗刷钱财，D项“它还能更有效地抵御盗窃威胁”符合语境，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据空后“Because of this added security, the limit (限额) is typically higher than for contactless cards. In the UK, it’s around £ 100 for most retailers — though some shops including most supermarkets let you spend much more with just a tap of the phone. (由于这种增加的安全性，限额通常高于非接触式卡。在英国，对大多数零售商来说，这大约是100英镑——尽管一些商店，包括大多数超市，你只需点击一下手机就可以花更多的钱)”可知，本段是说手机支付的便捷，E项“手机支付也越来越方便”符合语境，故选E。 【20题详解】 根据上文“To actually set things up, go to your Wallet app and follow the instructions.(要真正设置，请进入钱包应用程序并按照说明进行设置)”及下文“Then it will automatically recognise the numbers and connect with your bank.(然后，它会自动识别这些号码，并与你的银行联系)”可知，空处是描述设置手机支付的第一步，F项“这通常是从用手机扫描信用卡开始的”符合语境，故选F。 第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I was 15, I thought I had it all figured out. I was a straight-A student, the captain of the soccer team, and had a close-knit group of friends. But during a match, I suffered a ___21___ injury — a torn ACL. The doctor said I wouldn’t be able to play for at least a year. For someone whose identity was tied to being an ___22___, this felt like the end of the world. The months that followed were dark. I ___23___ from my friends, stopped caring about school, and spent most of my time alone. I felt like a failure, and I couldn’t see a way out. But then, something inside me ___24___. I realized I had a choice: I could either let this injury define me, or I could use it as a / an ___25___ to grow. I started small. I set ___26___ for myself — first, just getting out of bed and going to school every day. Then, I focused on my ___27___ again, finding joy in learning. I also took up new hobbies, like painting and writing, which helped me express my ___28___. But the ___29___ change came when I decided to face my fear of failure head-on. I joined a support group for teens dealing with injuries, and through that, I met others who were ___30___ similar struggles. ___31___ my story and hearing theirs made me realize I wasn’t alone. A year later, I was cleared to play soccer again. But by then, I had grown so much that the game no longer ___32___ me. I played because I loved it, not because I needed it to feel ___33___. Looking back, I realize my injury was one of the best things that ever happened to me. It forced me to ___34___ my fears, to grow in ways I never thought possible, and to discover strengths I didn’t know I had. I learned that life isn’t about avoiding ___35___ — it’s about how you climb back up. 21. A. minor B. emotional C. permanent D. severe 22. A. artist B. musician C. athlete D. writer 23. A. withdrew B. received C. learned D. borrowed 24. A. happened B. shifted C. bothered D. needed 25. A. confidence B. need C. motivation D. opportunity 26. A. rules B. records C. goals D. deadlines 27. A. health B. academics C. hobbies D. friendships 28. A. fears B. talents C. emotions D. dreams 29. A. easiest B. biggest C. fastest D. broadest 30. A. going through B. going ahead C. going along D. going for 31. A. Writing B. Reading C. Continuing D. Sharing 32. A. controlled B. limited C. defined D. inspired 33. A. worthy B. successful C. funny D. hopeful 34. A. ignore B. acknowledge C. confirm D. face 35. A. changes B. falls C. challenges D. failures 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在比赛中受伤，一度情绪低落，疏远朋友。随着作者内心发生改变，作者开始重新看待受伤，将受伤看作成长的机会。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是在一场比赛中，我遭受了严重的伤病——前交叉韧带撕裂。A. minor较小的；B. emotional激动人心的；C. permanent永久的；D. severe严重的。根据后文“a torn ACL. The doctor said I wouldn’t be able to play for at least a year”（前交叉韧带撕裂，医生说至少一年不能踢球），可知这是一次严重的受伤。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对于一个身份与运动员联系在一起的人来说，这感觉就像世界末日一样。A. artist艺术家；B. musician音乐家；C. athlete运动员；D. writer作家。由前文“the captain of the soccer team”（足球队队长）可知，作者是一名运动员。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我疏远了朋友，不再关心学校，大部分时间都一个人呆着。A. withdrew疏远，退出；B. received收到；C. learned学习；D. borrowed借来。根据后文“stopped caring about school, and spent most of my time alone”（不再关心学校，大部分时间独自度过），可知作者疏远了朋友，变得孤僻。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但随后，我的内心发生了变化。A. happened发生；B. shifted转换；C. bothered麻烦；D. needed需要。根据后文 “I realized I had a choice: I could either let this injury define me, or I could use it as... to grow”（我意识到我有一个选择：要么让这次受伤定义我，要么把它当作成长的……），可知作者内心有了转变。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到我有一个选择：我可以让这次伤病定义我，或者我可以把它当作一个成长的机会。A. confidence自信；B. need需要；C. motivation动机；D. opportunity机会。根据上文“I could either let this injury define me, or I could use it as a/an”以及后文“grow”指作者把受伤当作成长的机会。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我给自己设定了目标——首先，每天起床去上学。A. rules规则；B. records记录；C. goals目标；D. deadlines截止日期。根据后文“first, just getting out of bed and going to school every day”（首先，只是每天起床去上学），可知作者给自己设定目标。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，我再次专注于学业，从学习中找到乐趣。A. health健康；B. academics学术水平；C. hobbies爱好；D. friendships友谊。根据后文“finding joy in learning”（在学习中找到乐趣），可知作者重新关注学业。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我还培养了新的爱好，比如绘画和写作，这有助于我表达自己的情感。A. fears恐惧；B. talents才能；C. emotions情感；D. dreams梦想。根据前文“I also took up new hobbies, like painting and writing”（我还培养了新的爱好，比如绘画和写作）指这些爱好帮助作者表达情感，emotions与上文express搭配。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是当我决定直面对失败的恐惧时，最大的改变就来了。A. easiest最容易的；B. biggest最大的；C. fastest最快的；D. broadest最宽的。根据后文“when I decided to face my fear of failure head-on”以及后文作者加入了互助小组，可知发生了最大的改变，即面对失败的恐惧。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我加入了一个青少年受伤互助小组，通过这个小组，我认识了其他正在经历类似挣扎的人。A. going through经历；B. going ahead继续前进；C. going along作为伴随者前往或旅行；D. going for追求。根据后文“similar struggles”指作者遇到了其他正在经历类似挣扎的人。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：分享我的故事和听他们的故事让我意识到我并不孤单。A. Writing写；B. Reading阅读；C. Continuing继续；D. Sharing分享。根据上文加入互助小组以及后文“my story and hearing theirs made me realize I wasn’t alone”可知，作者和其他人分享自己的故事，听他们的故事让自己意识到自己并不孤单。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但到那时，我已经成长了很多，比赛不再是我的定义。A. controlled控制；B. limited限制；C. defined定义；D. inspired鼓舞。根据前文“either let this injury define me”（要么让这次受伤定义我）以及后文 “I played because I loved it, not because I needed it to feel...”（我踢球是因为我喜欢它，而不是因为我需要它来感觉……），可知比赛不再定义作者。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我踢球是因为我喜欢它，而不是因为我需要它让我觉得有价值。A. worthy有价值的，值得的；B. successful成功的；C. funny有趣的；D. hopeful有希望的。根据上文提到比赛不再定义作者，可知作者踢球是因为热爱，而不是因为需要通过踢球来觉得自己有价值。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它迫使我面对我的恐惧，以我从未想过的方式成长，并发现我不知道自己拥有的力量。A. ignore忽视；B. acknowledge承认；C. confirm确认；D. face面对。根据前文 “when I decided to face my fear of failure head-on”（当我决定直面我对失败的恐惧时），可知这次受伤迫使作者面对自己的恐惧。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我明白了生活不是避免跌倒，而是如何爬起来。A. changes改变；B. falls跌倒；C. challenges挑战；D. failures失败。根据后文“it’s about how you climb back up”（而是关于你如何重新爬起来）以及作者受伤的经历就像生活的一次跌倒，但是作者重新站了起来，面对恐惧，可知生活不是关于避免摔倒，而是如何爬起来。故选B。 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Carbon-free travel is right up there with the times, which brings a breath of fresh air to ____36____ (sustain) tourism. In New Zealand, tourists can find themselves on the windy south coast, from Wellington to Dunedin north. The challenge is ____37____ (get) around as carbon-free as possible, giving priority to walking, cycling, and public transport. Taking a train cross the North Island, you can feel Wellington is a typical kiwi city, with its shops ____38____ (line) regularly along streets. The picturesque route in the south of the island, between sea and countryside, is ____39____ blessing. The fresh, pure air washes away the stresses of everyday life. These immense landscapes are a breath of humility. You can cycle towards Dunedin, along a coastline ____40____ sea-beaten shoreline seems to have been cracked. The green hills catch the wind and roll down to the coastal road. Small towns punctuate the road as it ____41____ (wind) its way between rolling hills of scalped grass, dotted ____42____ white sheep. As soon as you arrive in Dunedin, a Scottish-influenced city, you ____43____ (attract) by the historic city — St. Paul’s Cathedral, theater and railway station. In this corner of Antarctica, ____44____ seems to be the nod is Anachronistic. Restaurants on the Octagon Square offer fantastic delicacies, the scents of which will haunt your memories when ______45______ (starve) seizes you. 【答案】36. sustainable 37. to get 38. lined 39. a 40. whose 41. winds 42. with 43. will be attracted 44. what 45. starvation 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了无碳旅行时的感受。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：无碳旅行是当今时代的潮流，它为可持续旅游带来了新鲜空气。修饰名词tourism用形容词sustainable，作定语。故填sustainable。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我们面临的挑战是尽可能实现无碳出行，优先考虑步行、骑自行车和公共交通。作表语，说明主语的内容，用不定式。故填to get。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在北岛，你可以感受到惠灵顿是一个典型的新西兰城市，商店沿着街道排列整齐。此处考查 “with+宾语+宾语补足语”结构，shops与line之间是被动关系，即“商店被排列”，所以用过去分词作宾语补足语。故填lined。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在岛的南部，风景如画的路线，在海洋和乡村之间，是一种祝福。此处blessing为泛指，且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：你可以沿着海岸线骑车前往达尼丁，这里的海岸线似乎已经被海水侵蚀。空处引导定语从句，先行词coastline，在从句作定语，需用关系动词whose引导。故填whose。 【41题详解】 考查时态。句意：道路蜿蜒在长满黄草的连绵起伏的山丘之间，点缀着白色的羊群，沿途点缀着一些小镇。根据上文Small towns punctuate the road可知，为一般现在时，主语为it，谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填winds。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：道路蜿蜒在长满黄草的连绵起伏的山丘之间，点缀着白色的羊群，沿途点缀着一些小镇。短语be dotted with表示“点缀着”。故填with。 43题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：一到受苏格兰影响的达尼丁，你就会被这座历史悠久的城市——圣保罗大教堂、剧院和火车站所吸引。as soon as 引导的时间状语从句遵循“主将从现”原则，从句用一般现在时，主句应用一般将来时，且you与attract之间是被动关系，即“你会被吸引”，所以用一般将来时的被动语态。故填will be attracted。 【44题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：在南极洲的这个角落，那些看似得到认可的事物却不合时宜。空处引导主语从句，在从句中作主语，表示“似乎所点头认可的东西”用what，故填what。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：八角形广场上的餐厅提供美味佳肴，当你饥饿时，它们的气味会萦绕在你的记忆中。空处作从句的主语，用名词starvation，不可数。故填starvation。 第三部分 写作（共三节，满分60分） 第一节 单词拼写（共10题，每题2分，共20分） 请用本模块Unit 2-5所学的单词的正确形式填空 46. The government has ___________ (刺激) the market by investing in infrastructure.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】motivated 【解析】 【详解】考查动词及时态。句意：政府通过投资基础设施来刺激市场。根据后面宾语 the market 可知，该空需要一个动词，应使用过去分词形式和前面助动词has构成现在完成时态；动词motivate意为“刺激”，符合句意。故填motivated。 47. The movie, originally ___________ (发行) in 2020, is now available on streaming platforms. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】released 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：这部电影最初于2020年上映，现在可以在流媒体平台上观看。根据汉语提示可知，此处需要动词release“发行”。此处为非谓语动词作后置定语，release和movie为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式作定语。故填released。 48. She has always been known for her ___________ (容忍的) attitude towards others’ mistakes. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】tolerant 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：她一直以对别人错误的宽容态度而闻名。根据句意及汉语提示可知，应用形容词tolerant，修饰名词attitude，作定语。故填tolerant。 49. His ___________ (热情的) speech inspired everyone in the audience. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】enthusiastic 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：他热情的演讲激励了在场的每一个人。根据汉语提示“热情的”可知，此处应用形容词enthusiastic，修饰名词speech，作前置定语。故填enthusiastic。 50. In the meeting, the project manager ___________ (分配) tasks based on individual strengths. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】allocated 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：在会议上，项目经理根据个人的优势分配任务。根据句意及汉语提示可知，空处应填动词allocate，在句中作谓语，句子陈述过去的事实，应用一般过去时态。故填allocated。 51. The lawyer argued that her client was ___________ (无辜的) and deserved justice. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】innocent 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：这位律师辩称其当事人是无辜的，理应得到公正对待。该空需要一个形容词作表语；根据提示，形容词innocent意为“无辜的”符合题意。故填innocent。 52. The student ___________(背诵) the poem perfectly during the competition. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】repeated##recited 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：这个学生在比赛中完美地背诵了这首诗。根据汉语提示和句子结构可知，空处可使用动词repeat/recite（背诵）在句中作谓语，根据during the competition可知，该句陈述过去事实，因此可使用一般过去时。故填repeated/recited。 53. These ___________ (政策) could ensure economic and social stability. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】policies 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：这些政策能够确保经济和社会的稳定。根据汉语提示“政策”及空前的指示代词These可知，此处应填名词复数形式。policy的复数形式为policies，在句中作主语。故填policies。 54. The breaking news was ___________ (广播) live to millions of viewers. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】broadcast 【解析】 【详解】考查动词及语态。句意：这条突发新闻向数百万观众进行了现场直播。该空为句子的谓语部分，需要一个动词使用过去分词形式，与前面助动词was构成被动语态，新闻被广播；根据汉语提示，动词broadcast意为“广播”，其原形，过去式，过去分词拼写相同。故填broadcast。 55. The new training program has ___________(增强) the team’s performance. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】enhanced 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：新的培训计划提高了团队的绩效。根据汉语提示“增强”可知，此处可用动词enhance，空处应用过去分词形式，与has构成现在完成时。故填enhanced。 第二节 应用文写作（满分15分） 56. 假设你是李华，在校内健康主题演讲比赛中担任选手，请以“Healthy Weight Loss for Teens”为题写一篇演讲稿。 内容包括：1. 青少年盲目减肥的危害； 2. 提出科学建议（饮食/运动/心理……） 注意：1. 写作词数应为80词左右；2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数 Dear teachers and fellow students, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear teachers and fellow students, Today, I’d like to talk about healthy weight loss for teens. Blindly dieting to lose weight can harm our growth and lead to eating disorders. To lose weight healthily, we should first maintain a balanced diet that includes various fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Additionally, regular exercise, such as jogging or swimming, not only helps burn calories but also releases stress. More importantly, remember that everyone’s body is different, so don’t compare yourself with others. Love your body and stay positive. Let’s pursue a healthy lifestyle together! Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Healthy Weight Loss for Teens”为题写一篇演讲稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 导致：lead to→result in 保持：maintain→sustain 各种各样的：various→a variety of 此外：additionally→in addition 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Additionally, regular exercise, such as jogging or swimming, not only helps burn calories but also releases stress. 拓展句：Additionally, regular exercise, which includes activities such as jogging or swimming, not only helps burn calories but also releases stress. 【点睛】【高分句型1】To lose weight healthily, we should first maintain a balanced diet that includes various fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.（运用了that引导限定性定语从句） 【高分句型2】More importantly, remember that everyone’s body is different, so don’t compare yourself with others.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第三节 读后续写（满分25分） 57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Cookies for Forgiveness Last week, a U-Haul truck pulled up across the street, and a college student unloaded a Ping-Pong table onto his front lawn. To most, it might seem harmless, but to me, it was a trigger. In my town, a Ping-Pong table on a lawn isn’t just for games — it’s a beer-pong table, a symbol of late-night noise and chaos. Years ago, my husband and I lived near the university, surrounded by students who turned beer pong into a lifestyle. The thumping bass and laughter kept us awake night after night. We eventually moved to a quieter neighborhood, at great expense, to escape it. So, when I saw that table, memories of those sleepless nights flooded back. Anger bubbled up inside me, hot and uncontrollable. I marched over, past the table, and knocked on the student’s door. I demanded he remove it, expecting him to apologize. Instead, he met my rage with defiance. “Who are you to tell me what to do?” he shot back. His words only fueled my fury. I yelled things I didn’t mean, my voice sharp with profanity (脏话). My husband, sensing trouble, pulled me away before things escalated further. The rest of the day, I seethed (强忍怒火). But by morning, shame replaced anger. I shuddered as I replayed the confrontation in my mind. Why couldn’t I keep my cool? Why did I let something so trivial ignite me? I’ve always struggled with anger—it runs in my family—but I’ve worked hard to change. Therapy, meditation, journaling—I’ve tried them all. Yet, there I was, yelling at a stranger over a Ping-Pong table. I knew I had to make it right. I turned to what I do best: baking. I pulled out a batch of frozen peanut butter chocolate chunk cookie dough I’d made weeks earlier. The dough balls were my secret weapon, ready to transform into warm, comforting cookies at a moment’s notice. As the cookies baked, the house filled with their sweet, buttery aroma. I let them cool, then arranged them on a plate, my hands trembling. 注意：（1）续写词数应为100词左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I walked across the street, past the offending table, and knocked on the student’s door. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I walked across the street, past the offending table, and knocked on the student’s door. When he opened it, surprise flickered across his face. I took a deep breath and said, “I owe you an apology. My outburst yesterday was completely out of line, and I hope you can forgive me.” Holding out the plate of cookies, I added, “These are for you. I baked them as a peace offering.” He stared at the cookies, then at me, and a small smile spread across his lips. “I’m sorry too,” he replied. “I should have been more understanding.” As we shared the cookies on his front steps, chatting about our lives, the Ping-Pong table no longer seemed like a threat. Instead, it became a reminder that kindness and forgiveness can turn conflicts into connections. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者因看到新邻居搬来的乒乓球桌而回忆起过去被学生聚会噪音困扰的经历，愤怒地与邻居对峙后感到羞愧，并通过烘焙饼干来道歉，最终化解矛盾的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： 由段落首句内容“我穿过街道，路过那张惹人厌的桌子，敲了敲那位学生的门。”可知，本段可描写作者带着饼干去邻居家道歉，表达了自己的歉意，并递上了饼干作为和解的礼物。 2.续写线索：看到乒乓球桌愤怒指责——事后感到羞愧——决定烘焙饼干道歉——拿着饼干上门道歉—— 方互相道歉和解——乒乓球桌成为和解象征 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①深呼吸：take a deep breath/inhale deeply ②盯着看：stare at/gaze at/ fix one’s eyes on ③希望：hope/wish 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprise/astonishment/shock ②友善：kindness/friendliness 【点睛】【高分句型1】When he opened it, surprise flickered across his face.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】As we shared the cookies on his front steps, chatting about our lives, the Ping-Pong table no longer seemed like a threat.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 广州市第十六中学2024学年第二学期高中中段教学质量反馈 高二年级英语试卷 命题人：谭建华 审核人：谭建华 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A AI in Science Fiction Science fiction writers have tried hard to deal with AI since the appearance of a famous novel — I, Robot — from Isaac Asimov, a popular writer, but as human dependence on the technology grows in real life, fictional descriptions become more appealing, and more urgent. These contemporary Sf novels raise the questions: Who does AI benefit? Who does it leave behind? What does it really mean to be human? Autonomous By Annalee Newitz.2017. Tor. A pharmaceutical patent pirate (非法仿制) reverse-engineers biotech for the poor and needy, escaping a military agent and his robotic partner who struggles with deeper questions of identity and autonomy. Braking Day By Adam Oyebanji.2022. DAW. In this space thriller, generations before, humans on Earth were defeated by an omnipotent (无所不能的) AI, and a young engineering trainee thinks something might have followed them onto the home ship. Dual Memory By Sue Burke.2023. Tor. In a Le Guin-esque fairy tale with AI machines, one of the residents of a small island in the Arctic Circle befriends local machine systems, which have different ideas on how to deal with incoming raiders (突袭者). Moonbound By Robin Sloan.2024. Farrar/MCD. Eleven thousand years after humanity lost the war against artificial intelligence ‌“dragons,” the AI embedded in a human host, which had recorded those events, is reawakened, this time by a 12-year-old boy who clashes (战斗) with a local wizard. 1. What makes the Robots puzzled in Autonomous? A. Trust in observation logs. B. Balance of loyalty and duty. C. Identity and autonomy. D. Challenge to human authority. 2. Which of the books surrounded a heroic main role? A. Autonomous. B. Braking Day. C. Dual Memory. D. Moonbound. 3. Which column does this passage possibly come from? A. Science. B. Literature. C. Health. D. Travel. B Locals who frequent a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital in Zhengzhou, Henan province, are often surprised when they are treated by a German doctor specializing in TCM with fluent Henan dialect. He is Joel Mikael Walker, a master’s student nearing graduation in the Henan University of Chinese Medicine. He skillfully performs techniques such as acupuncture (针灸), pulse diagnosis, and cupping therapy. Walker came to Henan province in 2015 when he was 20, because it is widely considered to be an important center for medical practice, education and research for traditional Chinese medicine. Now, he has fully adopted the lifestyle in Henan. On Chinese social media platforms, Walker is committed to promoting traditional Chinese medicine. His expertise in TCM fascinates Chinese netizens and he often uses ancient Chinese medical texts, for example, Huangdi Neijing, one of Chinese great medical works, to explain the philosophy behind the treatments. Other Chinese classics, such as Yijing, Zhuangzi, and Lunyu, which have long been foundation of Chinese philosophy, are also on Walker’s reading list. He takes pleasure in absorbing ancient wisdom because he finds many ideas deeply intertwined (交织) with TCM practices. One fundamental worldview of TCM highlights the balance, from which Walker himself benefited. In the past, he experienced significant emotional ups and downs, and tended to be somewhat stubborn, often viewing things from his own perspective. Now he has become more tolerant and approached issues from multiple angles with a more inclusive (包容的) perspective. In other words, his personality has also become more balanced. According to Walker, the unique wisdom rooted in Chinese culture can not only benefit physical well-being but can also extend beyond medicine and offer excellent guidance for the whole world. He stressed, “If more people could understand the TCM wisdom, the world would become more peaceful.” 4. What do we know about Walker? A. He is surprised at the locals’ dialect. B He has gained a master’s degree in Henan. C. He has great skills of making acupuncture needles. D. He is a German good at traditional Chinese medicine. 5. Why did Walker come to Henan province? A. He intended to be popular online. B. Henan province is a centre for TCM. C. He desired to learn about its lifestyles. D. Henan province has rich natural resources. 6. What is the purpose of mentioning Walker’s emotional experiences? A. To show his positive changes. B. To prove the world is more peaceful. C. To introduce Chinese ancient classics. D. To share his ups and downs with the netizens. 7. Which of the following best describes Walker? A. Enthusiastic and kind. B. Courageous and calm. C. Cooperative and generous. D. Devoted and professional. C In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, economies, and daily life. The adoption of AI in sectors like healthcare, education, and finance has accelerated, driven by advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI. A Gartner survey reveals that 80% of enterprises are now leveraging AI in some form, up from 50% in 2022, highlighting its rapid integration into business operations. One of the most notable trends in 2024 is the rise of generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini. These tools have revolutionized content creation, with 35% of companies using them for marketing, customer service, and product development, as reported by McKinsey. Additionally, the education sector has seen a surge in AI adoption, with 60% of high schools in the U.S. incorporating AI-powered platforms to personalize learning experiences, according to EdTech Magazine. However, the widespread use of AI has also raised concerns. A Pew Research study found that 52% of Americans are worried about AI’s impact on jobs, particularly in industries like retail and manufacturing, where automation is replacing human labor. On the other hand, 67% of professionals believe AI will create more jobs than it displaces, as noted in a World Economic Forum report. Ethical concerns, such as data privacy and algorithmic bias, remain critical challenges. For instance, 45% of consumers in a Deloitte survey expressed distrust in AI systems due to potential misuse of personal data. In conclusion, 2024 is a pivotal (关键的) year for AI, marked by unprecedented growth and adoption across industries. While challenges like job displacement and ethical concerns persist, the potential benefits of AI in driving innovation, efficiency, and personalized solutions are undeniable. As AI continues to evolve, its impact on society will depend on how effectively we address these challenges and harness its potential for good. 8. What is a key application of generative AI tools according to McKinsey? A. Automating retail manufacturing. B. Creating content for business purposes. C. Reducing educational costs. D. Monitoring data privacy violations. 9. What can be inferred about public opinions on AI’s impact? A. Retail workers strongly support AI-driven automation. B. Consumers distrust AI solely due to algorithmic bias. C. Professionals and the general public hold conflicting views. D. Most Americans prioritize job creation over ethical concerns. 10. What does the author suggest is essential for AI’s positive societal impact? A. Accelerating technological advancements. B. Implementing strict global regulations on AI. C. Balancing innovation with ethical solutions. D. Expanding automation across industries. 11. Which is the best title for the text? A AI in 2024: Progress and Challenges. B. Ethical Dilemmas in AI Development. C. The Unstoppable Rise of AI Technology. D. How AI Transforms Education and Business. D When a snowstorm blanketed my city one December morning, I awoke, immediately put on my warmest clothes and dashed outside to build a snowman. But as I was halfway to a snow angel, I had an audience—a serious-looking couple. The moment I spotted their expressions, my face flushed with shame as I murmured an answer to their unspoken question: Don’t you have anything better to do? A middle-aged woman playing by herself in the snow is an undeniably odd sight, but maybe it shouldn’t be. New research suggests we modern adults have controlled or hidden our nature of play, and that’s causing all kinds of problems “The adult play deficit is becoming a public health crisis,” says psychiatrist and play researcher Stuart Brown, “The opposite of play isn’t work; it’s depression.” Actually, adult play can lead to useful discoveries, which is a theory supported by a study on Bali’s long-tailed monkeys. Researchers left two types of puzzle boxes for the monkeys to solve. To get the food inside, they had to either drop a rock into the container or use it to hit the box. They found the monkeys that previously had been observed dropping rocks for fun were more likely to solve the rock-dropping puzzle, while those who had discovered the joy of clacking rocks together came up with the answer to the percussive (敲击的) puzzle. This finding also suggests that somewhere, deep in our evolutionary history, a playful primitive human came up with the concept of stone tools. Even today, the urge to play underlies most of humanity’s greatest inventions, artworks and scientific breakthroughs. “When I interviewed Nobel winners, I was struck by how most of them didn’t separate work from play. Their labs were their playgrounds.” Brown says, “Play gives us the ability to cooperate and get along with people who differ from us.” So next time I’m caught playing, I know exactly what I’ll say, “I am not wasting time, or acting immaturely. I’m playing for the benefit of all humanity.” 12. What can we learn about the couple from Paragraph 1? A. They may disapprove of the author’s behavior. B. They showed great interest in the author’s act. C They are more mature and sensible people. D. They had something better to deal with. 13. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “deficit” in Paragraph 2? A. Pressure. B. Addiction. C. Shortage. D. Disadvantage. 14. Why is the interview of Nobel winners mentioned? A. To suggest how people should play. B. To highlight the value of adult play. C. To evaluate the findings of the study. D. To introduce the study participants. 15. What message does the author intend to convey? A. Work comes before play. B. Work without play is rewarded. C. When the cat’s away, the mice will play. D. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。选项中有两项多余选项。 It’s not so long ago that contactless card payments were exciting and new, but the technology is already old-hat. The new, better way to pay for things in shops? By using your phone to make a contactless payment. Because traditionally, when you have paid with a card tap (轻敲) or using a chip and pin machine, ultimately the shop you are buying from will be noting down all of your card details. ____16____ And this could be a problem — it means that if the shop is hacked (侵入) or plays fast and loose with its data, you could find your card number exposed to the world. However, when you tap to pay with your device, it generates a unique ID number for that deal and sends that instead. So you can pay for your goods and the shop can get your money. ____17____ That is to say, phone payments are smarter. ____18____ If a pickpocket steals your card they can immediately use up the money. But if they get your phone, when the phone goes to pay it will typically perform a biometric check-it will ask for a finger-print or use the camera to look at your face, to check that you are who you say you are. ____19____ Because of this added security, the limit (限额) is typically higher than for contactless cards. In the UK, it’s around £ 100 for most retailers-though some shops including most supermarkets let you spend much more with just a tap of the phone. Want to give it a try? To actually set things up, go to your Wallet app and follow the instructions. ____20____ Then it will automatically recognise the numbers and connect with your bank. Usually you receive a text message with a special code on it. And then, well, you’re done. When you pay, hold your phone over the payment machine, and pay for your goods! A. It helps to build the client list. B. The setup process varies with banks. C. No one needs to share any sensitive data. D It’s also more effective against the threat of thefts. E. And phone payments are increasingly convenient too. F. Typically this starts by scanning your card with your phone. G. Therefore, it knows which bank account to take the money from. 第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I was 15, I thought I had it all figured out. I was a straight-A student, the captain of the soccer team, and had a close-knit group of friends. But during a match, I suffered a ___21___ injury — a torn ACL. The doctor said I wouldn’t be able to play for at least a year. For someone whose identity was tied to being an ___22___, this felt like the end of the world. The months that followed were dark. I ___23___ from my friends, stopped caring about school, and spent most of my time alone. I felt like a failure, and I couldn’t see a way out. But then, something inside me ___24___. I realized I had a choice: I could either let this injury define me, or I could use it as a / an ___25___ to grow. I started small. I set ___26___ for myself — first, just getting out of bed and going to school every day. Then, I focused on my ___27___ again, finding joy in learning. I also took up new hobbies, like painting and writing, which helped me express my ___28___. But the ___29___ change came when I decided to face my fear of failure head-on. I joined a support group for teens dealing with injuries, and through that, I met others who were ___30___ similar struggles. ___31___ my story and hearing theirs made me realize I wasn’t alone. A year later, I was cleared to play soccer again. But by then, I had grown so much that the game no longer ___32___ me. I played because I loved it, not because I needed it to feel ___33___. Looking back, I realize my injury was one of the best things that ever happened to me. It forced me to ___34___ my fears, to grow in ways I never thought possible, and to discover strengths I didn’t know I had. I learned that life isn’t about avoiding ___35___ — it’s about how you climb back up. 21. A. minor B. emotional C. permanent D. severe 22. A. artist B. musician C. athlete D. writer 23. A. withdrew B. received C. learned D. borrowed 24. A. happened B. shifted C. bothered D. needed 25. A. confidence B. need C. motivation D. opportunity 26. A. rules B. records C. goals D. deadlines 27. A. health B. academics C. hobbies D. friendships 28. A. fears B. talents C. emotions D. dreams 29. A. easiest B. biggest C. fastest D. broadest 30. A. going through B. going ahead C. going along D. going for 31. A. Writing B. Reading C. Continuing D. Sharing 32. A. controlled B. limited C. defined D. inspired 33. A. worthy B. successful C. funny D. hopeful 34. A. ignore B. acknowledge C. confirm D. face 35. A. changes B. falls C. challenges D. failures 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Carbon-free travel is right up there with the times, which brings a breath of fresh air to ____36____ (sustain) tourism. In New Zealand, tourists can find themselves on the windy south coast, from Wellington to Dunedin north. The challenge is ____37____ (get) around as carbon-free as possible, giving priority to walking, cycling, and public transport. Taking a train cross the North Island, you can feel Wellington is a typical kiwi city, with its shops ____38____ (line) regularly along streets. The picturesque route in the south of the island, between sea and countryside, is ____39____ blessing. The fresh, pure air washes away the stresses of everyday life. These immense landscapes are a breath of humility. You can cycle towards Dunedin, along a coastline ____40____ sea-beaten shoreline seems to have been cracked. The green hills catch the wind and roll down to the coastal road. Small towns punctuate the road as it ____41____ (wind) its way between rolling hills of scalped grass, dotted ____42____ white sheep. As soon as you arrive in Dunedin, a Scottish-influenced city, you ____43____ (attract) by the historic city — St. Paul’s Cathedral, theater and railway station. In this corner of Antarctica, ____44____ seems to be the nod is Anachronistic. Restaurants on the Octagon Square offer fantastic delicacies, the scents of which will haunt your memories when ______45______ (starve) seizes you. 第三部分 写作（共三节，满分60分） 第一节 单词拼写（共10题，每题2分，共20分） 请用本模块Unit 2-5所学的单词的正确形式填空 46. The government has ___________ (刺激) the market by investing in infrastructure.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 47. The movie, originally ___________ (发行) in 2020, is now available on streaming platforms. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. She has always been known for her ___________ (容忍的) attitude towards others’ mistakes. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. His ___________ (热情的) speech inspired everyone in the audience. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50. In the meeting, the project manager ___________ (分配) tasks based on individual strengths. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 51. The lawyer argued that her client was ___________ (无辜的) and deserved justice. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 52. The student ___________(背诵) the poem perfectly during the competition. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 53. These ___________ (政策) could ensure economic and social stability. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 54. The breaking news was ___________ (广播) live to millions of viewers. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 55. The new training program has ___________(增强) the team’s performance. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第二节 应用文写作（满分15分） 56. 假设你是李华，在校内健康主题演讲比赛中担任选手，请以“Healthy Weight Loss for Teens”为题写一篇演讲稿。 内容包括：1. 青少年盲目减肥的危害； 2. 提出科学建议（饮食/运动/心理……） 注意：1. 写作词数应为80词左右；2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数 Dear teachers and fellow students, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第三节 读后续写（满分25分） 57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Cookies for Forgiveness Last week, a U-Haul truck pulled up across the street, and a college student unloaded a Ping-Pong table onto his front lawn. To most, it might seem harmless, but to me, it was a trigger. In my town, a Ping-Pong table on a lawn isn’t just for games — it’s a beer-pong table, a symbol of late-night noise and chaos. Years ago, my husband and I lived near the university, surrounded by students who turned beer pong into a lifestyle. The thumping bass and laughter kept us awake night after night. We eventually moved to a quieter neighborhood, at great expense, to escape it. So, when I saw that table, memories of those sleepless nights flooded back. Anger bubbled up inside me, hot and uncontrollable. I marched over, past the table, and knocked on the student’s door. I demanded he remove it, expecting him to apologize. Instead, he met my rage with defiance. “Who are you to tell me what to do?” he shot back. His words only fueled my fury. I yelled things I didn’t mean, my voice sharp with profanity (脏话). My husband, sensing trouble, pulled me away before things escalated further. The rest of the day, I seethed (强忍怒火). But by morning, shame replaced anger. I shuddered as I replayed the confrontation in my mind. Why couldn’t I keep my cool? Why did I let something so trivial ignite me? I’ve always struggled with anger—it runs in my family—but I’ve worked hard to change. Therapy, meditation, journaling—I’ve tried them all. Yet, there I was, yelling at a stranger over a Ping-Pong table. I knew I had to make it right. I turned to what I do best: baking. I pulled out a batch of frozen peanut butter chocolate chunk cookie dough I’d made weeks earlier. The dough balls were my secret weapon, ready to transform into warm, comforting cookies at a moment’s notice. As the cookies baked, the house filled with their sweet, buttery aroma. I let them cool, then arranged them on a plate, my hands trembling. 注意：（1）续写词数应为100词左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I walked across the street, past the offending table, and knocked on the student’s door. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$