精品解析：湖南省郴州市宜章县第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中考试英语试题

这是2023年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语科听力部分第二次考试，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club, can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we're a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing all the time. That sounds interesting. I'm british actually. And I came to washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. What kinds of events do you organize? Well, we have social get togethers and sports events, and we also have language evenings. Could you tell me something about the language evenings? Yes, every day, except thursday, we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages, you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday spanish, tuesday italian, wednesday german on friday, french on thursday. We usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come. Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my french. okay? Well, if you can just give me your name and address, i'll send you the form and some information. If you join now, you can have the . first month free试音到此结束。听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，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。例如，现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。Excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅15便士，所以你选择C项并将其标在试卷上。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Tom, shall we buy a gift for magius birthday? Yes, but I don't know what he likes. Let's call her roommate Sophia SHE might know what to buy for her. Could you check the bill for me? I don't think it's right. certainly. First, did you have two coffees? Oh, did I? Yes, you had one before the meal and another after. Hi, mike, what are you doing here? I remember you finish your final exams. Yes, but i've got to select next term courses. Oh, that's good. We can do this together. How much time do we have before the movie? We won't have to hurry, will we? Don't worry, it's six thirty now. We still have two hours. IT takes only thirty minutes . to get there. Good morning, sir. I'd like to ask you a few questions, if I may. Well, i'm waiting for my flight, so I guess I can, if you . make IT brief. 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。Hello, can I speak to the sales manager please? Yes, i'm the sales manager. Can I help you right? Well, I phone two days ago to say I hadn't received my order and i'm ringing again to say it's still hasn't arrived. Can I just take your name please? Yes, it's Frank Edward. Ah, mr. Edward. I think there's been a problem with that order. What kind of problem you see? Part of the order didn't arrive here at the storehouse, so we couldn't send IT out until we'd received everything from . the supplier. Well, surely that was not my problem. I play this order weeks ago. Yeah, i'm sorry about this, mr. Edward, but we'll do everything we can to send this out to you today. right? Please do. I am badly in need of IT. Hello, can I speak to the sales manager please? Yes, i'm the sales manager. Can I help you right? Well, I phone two days ago to say I hadn't received my order and i'm ringing again to say it's still hasn't arrived. Can I just take your name please? Yes, it's Frank Edward. mr. Edward. I think there's been a problem with that order. What kind of problem you see? Part of the order didn't arrive here at the storehouse, so we couldn't send IT out until we'd received everything from . the supplier. Well, surely that was not my problem. I place this order weeks ago. Yeah, i'm sorry about this, mister Edward, but we'll do everything we can to send this out . to you today, right? Please do. I am badly in need of IT. 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。HMM, there's a wonderful smell of fresh coffee . in the air. Oh, welcome. This is the fetal coffee is the best in the world. And you can only get IT here. And where is here? The best island. the island. So that's where we are. Goodness, we really have gone. Of course. where are you heading? We set off at cape island, and we're supposed to be sAiling toward Dennis island, but we got lost when our GPS broke. Oh, you don't have to worry about that. My brother fixes things. I'm sure he can help. Let me take IT for you. And if you can come back at four o'clock, IT will be ready, hopefully . brilliant. And why i'm here, can I buy some of those coffee beans? Um there's a wonderful smell of fresh coffee in . the air or welcome. This is the festive coffee is the best in the world and you can only get IT here. And where is here . the best island. vest island? So that's where we are. Goodness, we really have gone. Of course. where are you heading? We set off at cape island, and we're supposed to be sAiling toward denis island, but we got lost when our GPS broke. Oh, you don't have to worry about that. My brother fixes things. I'm sure he can help. Let me take IT for you. And if you can come back at four o'clock, IT will be ready, hopefully . brilliant. And why i'm here, can I buy some of those coffee beans? 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。Hey, alex is great to see you ready for a bit of skating. Yeah, but I haven't been skating for ages. Matha me neither, but i'm a natural when IT comes to sports. So what's in your bag? A few things. A hat, gloves, a jacket, the usual skating safety equipment. We are only going around the park. Well. you never know. I don't bother with hats and gloves or that sort of things. I find IT gets in the way. Don't you worry about getting hurt? No, I love adventures. Just the other day, I went climbing on this climbing wall, and I didn't even use safety equipment. If I get hurt, I just ignore the pain. Well, i'm not that brave. Hey, come on, let's get going. Wait a second. I need to get my equipment on. Hey, alex is great to see you ready for a bit of skating. Yeah, but I haven't been skating for ages. Matha me neither, but i'm a natural when IT comes to sports. So what's in your bag? A few things. A hat, gloves, a jacket, the usual skating safety equipment. We're only going around the park. Well, you never know. I don't bother with hats and gloves or that sort of things. I find IT gets in the way. Don't you worry about getting hurt? No, I love adventures. Just the other day, I went climbing on this climbing wall, and I didn't even use safety equipment. If I get hurt, I just ignore the pain. Well, i'm not that brave. Hey, come on, let's get going. Wait a second. I need to get my equipment on. 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。Hello, cloutier, do you remember me? Of course. Hello, Chris, you look well. IT must be eight years since you left school. That's right. You were four years below me. I was in the same year as your older sister. stephane. Yes, you too were very close. Is Stephanie here for the fifty year celebration of our school? No, he is in denmark for business. What are you doing now? After school, I go to place at university, and I am majoring in business studies. That sounds interesting. I got a job as an interpreter. What languages do you speak . apart from english? I speak french and german. I didn't get on well with my french teacher here at school. So I drop the subject at the end of my fifth year. Where do you study in london? I enjoy living in london. I sometimes travel to different parts of britain with my boss to do interpreting for him. Next week, he has a conference in london. Will you have time to call and visit me while you are in the area? Yes, i'd love to. I'll give you my phone number. Ring me in the evening. Thank you. We'll be able to have more time to catch up. Hello, catia, do you remember me? Of course. Hello, Chris, you look well. IT must be eight years since you left school. That's right. You were four years below me. I was in the same year as your older sisters. Stephane. yes, you too were very close. Is Stephanie here for the fifty year celebration of our school? No, he is in denmark for business. What are you doing now? After school, I got a place at university, and I am majoring in business studies. That sounds interesting. I got a job as an interpreter. What languages do you speak . apart from english? I speak french and german. I didn't get on well with my french teacher here at school, so I dropped the subject at the end of my fifth year. Where do you study in london? I enjoy living in london. I sometimes travel to different parts of britain with my boss to do interpreting for him. Next week, he has a conference in london. Will you have time to call and visit me while you are in the area? Yes, i'd love to. I'll give you my phone number. Ring me in the evening. Thank you. We'll be able to have more time to catch up. 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。Welcome aboard our city tour bus bus. Let me tell you about the tour. We're going to travel through the most historic parts of the city for about an hour with lots of chances for you to take photos or just enjoy the wonderful buildings like the city hall and the royal theater. Then we'll drop you off at the museum. You have about two hours there at eleven thirty will start for our next destination, the standing market. You may buy some fruit and cheese from the marketplace and have a light meal in the park nearby, but please, please, please come back on time at one of thirty P. M. We can't wait for any late commerce. Now i'll give you some instructions on safety. Welcome aboard our city tour bus bus. Let me tell you about the tour. We're going to travel through the most historic parts of the city for about an hour with lots of chances for you to take photos or just enjoy the wonderful buildings like the city hall and the royal theater. Then we'll drop you off at the museum. You have about two hours there at eleven thirty will start for our next destination, the standing market. You may buy some fruit and cheese from the marketplace and have a light meal in the park nearby, but please, please, please come back on time at one thirty P. M. We can't wait for any late commerce. Now i'll give you some instructions on safety. 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。听力部分，第二次考试到此结束。 宜章一中2025年高二4月单元测试 英语学科试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Whose birthday is coming up? A. Sofia's. B. Maggie's. C. Tom's. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Tom, shall we buy a gift for Maggie’s birthday? M: Yes, but I don’t know what she likes. W: Let’s call her roommate, Sofia. She might know what to buy for her. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did the woman raise the problem? A. The man is forgetful. B. The bill was wrong. C. The coffee tasted bad. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Could you check this bill for me? I don’t think it’s right. M: Certainly. First, did you have two coffees? W: Oh, did I? M: Yes. You had one before the meal and another after. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is Mike doing? A. Registering for courses. B. Preparing for final tests. C. Writing a term paper. 【答案】A 【解析】 原文】W: Hi, Mike. What are you doing here? I remember you finished your final exams. M: Yes, but I’ve got to select next term’s courses. W: Oh, that’s good. We can do this together. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How soon will the movie start? A. In half an hour. B. In one hour. C. In two hours. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: How much time do we have before the movie? We won’t have to hurry, will we? M: Don’t worry. It’s 6:30 now. We still have two hours. It takes only 30 minutes to get there. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man probably do next? A. Answer questions. B. Wait for friends. C. Book a flight. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Good morning, sir. I’d like to ask you a few questions if I may. M: Well, I’m waiting for my flight. So I guess I can if you make it brief. 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’s wrong with the man’s order? A. It has been misplaced. B. It has been delayed. C. It has been lost. 7. Who is to blame for this problem? A. The sales manager. B. The customer. C. The supplier. 【答案】6. B 7. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello, can I speak to the sales manager, please? W: Yes, I’m the sales manager. Can I help you? M: Right. Well, I phoned two days ago to say I hadn’t received my order and I’m ringing again to say it still hasn’t arrived. W: Can I just take your name, please? M: Yes, it’s Frank Edward. W: Ah, Mr. Edward. I think there’s been a problem with that order. M: What kind of problem? W: You see, part of the order didn’t arrive here at the storehouse. So we couldn’t send it out until we’d received everything from the supplier. M: Well, surely that was not my problem. I placed this order weeks ago. W: Yeah, I’m sorry about this, Mr. Edward. But we’ll do everything we can to send this out to you today. M: Right, please do. I am badly in need of it. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where did the woman plan to go? A. Cape Island. B. Festo Island. C. Dennis Island. 9. What does the man do? A. A tourist. B. A shop owner. C. A mechanic. 10. What will the woman do next? A. Fix her boat. B. Talk to the man’s brother. C. Buy some coffee beans. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Mmm, there’s a wonderful smell of fresh coffee in the air. M: Oh, welcome! This is the Festo coffee. It’s the best in the world, and you can only get it here. W: And, where is here? M: The Festo Island. W: Festo Island? So that’s where we are. Goodness, we really have gone off course. M: Where are you heading? W: We set off at Cape Island and we’re supposed to be sailing toward Dennis Island, but we got lost when our GPS broke. M: Oh, you don’t have to worry about that. My brother fixes things. I’m sure he can help. Let me take it for you, and if you can come back at four o’clock, it will be ready, hopefully. W: Brilliant, and while I’m here, can I buy some of those coffee beans? 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 does the woman think of herself? A. A skilled coach. B. A reliable teammate. C. A talented sportswoman. 12. Why is the man going here with equipment? A. To climb the wall. B. To protect himself. C. To share with the woman. 13. How can the man be described? A. Careful. B. Generous. C. Brave. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hey, Alexis. Great to see you! Ready for a bit of skating? M: Yeah, but I haven’t been skating for ages, Martha. W: Me neither, but I’m a natural when it comes to sports. So, what’s in your bag? M: A few things — a hat, gloves, a jacket, the usual skating safety equipment. W: We’re only going around the park. M: Well, you never know. W: I don’t bother with hats and gloves or that sort of things. I find it gets in the way. M: Don’t you worry about getting hurt? W: No, I love adventures. Just the other day, I went climbing on this climbing wall, and I didn’t even use safety equipment. If I get hurt, I just ignore the pain. M: Well, I am not that brave. W: Hey, come on. Let’s get going. M: Wait a second. I need to get my equipment on. 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. How long has it been since the woman left school? A. 4 years. B. 5 years. C. 8 years. 15. Where does the man know about the woman? A. From his sister. B. From a meeting. C. From his teacher. 16. What is the woman going to do next week in London? A. Visit her old friend. B. Give a presentation. C. Interpret for her boss. 17. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee. 【答案】14. C 15. A 16. C 17. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello, Claudia. Do you remember me? W: Of course. Hello, Chris. You look well. M: It must be eight years since you left school. W: That’s right. You were four years below me. I was in the same year as your older sister, Stephanie. M: Yes, you two were very close. W: Is Stephanie here for the 50-year celebration of our school? M: No, she is in Denmark for business. W: What are you doing now? M: After school, I got a place at university and I am majoring in business studies. W: That sounds interesting. I got a job as an interpreter. M: What languages do you speak? W: Apart from English, I speak French and German. M: I didn’t get on well with my French teacher here at school, so I dropped the subject at the end of my fifth year. W: Where do you study? M: In London. I enjoy living in London. W: I sometimes travel to different parts of Britain with my boss to do interpreting for him. Next week, he has a conference in London. M: Will you have time to call and visit me while you’re in the area? W: Yes, I’d love to. M: I’ll give you my phone number. Ring me in the evening. W: Thank you. We’ll be able to have more time to catch up. 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 first destination of the tour? A. The museum. B. The City Hall. C. The park. 19. What time will they leave for the Stanley Market? A At 9:30 a.m. B. At 11:30 a.m. C. At 1:30 p.m. 20. What is the speaker talking about next? A. Safety information. B. The gathering time. C. Meal plans. 【答案】18. B 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Welcome aboard our city tour bus. First, let me tell you about the tour. We’re going to travel through the most historic parts of the city for about an hour, with lots of chances for you to take photos or just enjoy the wonderful buildings like the City Hall and the Royal Theater. Then, we’ll drop you off at the museum. You have about two hours there. At 11:30, we’ll start for our next destination — the Stanley Market. You may buy some fruit and cheese from the marketplace and have a light meal in the park nearby. But please, please, please come back on time at 1:30 p.m. We can’t wait for any latecomers. Now, I’ll give you some instructions on safety. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A We’ve rounded up the biggest (and best) art exhibitions to visit in London. Happy wandering! Francis Bacon: Human Presence, National Portrait Gallery Until January 19, 2025 This exhibition is a significant retrospective (回顾展) dedicated to one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. This exhibition features over 50 paintings that span from the late 1940s until his death in 1992. The exhibition aims not only to showcase Bacon’s artistic achievements but also to provoke thought about what it means to be human in a modern context. Entry to Saatchi Gallery costs £14. More info here. As We Rise: Photography From The Black Atlantic, Saatchi Gallery Until January 20, 2025 This incredible exhibition celebrates the Black photography, boasting a gorgeous collection of over 100 photographs from African culture. With works by Black artists from different countries, the show explore community, identity and power. From £23. More info here. The World Of Tim Burton, Design Museum Until April 21, 2025 An exhibition that gives fans an insight into the mind of treasured film director Tim Burton has landed in London. Whether you’ve been a fan of his work since Edward Scissor-hands or Batman, there’s something for you at this exhibition, which is making its last stop here in London after a decade-long tour. From £34. More info here. Drawing The Italian Renaissance (文艺复兴), The King’s Gallery Until March 9, 2025 This exhibition brings you face-to-face with the genius of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and beyond. This isn’t just a collection of some of the most significant paintings from art history; it’s an insightful showcase of the brilliant minds of the Renaissance masters. You can even sketch some art out for yourself. Price from £19. More info here. 21. Which of the following exhibitions might interest a fan of Edward Scissor-hands? A. As We Rise: Photography From The Black Atlantic. B. Drawing The Italian Renaissance. C. Francis Bacon: Human Presence. D. The World Of Tim Burton. 22. What do Francis Bacon: Human Presence and Drawing The Italian Renaissance have in common? A. They both provide chances to try painting. B. They both feature masterpieces in painting. C. They both showcase an artist’s legendary life. D. They both explore the influence of an art movement. 23. Where are you likely to read the text? A. A museum guidebook. B. A history textbook. C. A fashion magazine. D. A travel website. 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍伦敦即将举行的艺术展览的文章，为艺术爱好者提供了参观指南。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据The World Of Tim Burton, Design Museum中的“An exhibition that gives fans an insight into the mind of treasured film director Tim Burton has landed in London. Whether you’ve been a fan of his work since Edward Scissor-hands or Batman, there’s something for you at this exhibition, which is making its last stop here in London after a decade-long tour.(一场让影迷们一窥著名导演蒂姆·波顿内心世界的展览在伦敦举行。无论你是自《剪刀手爱德华》或《蝙蝠侠》以来就一直是他作品的粉丝，这次展览都是为你准备的，这是伦敦为期十年的巡回展览的最后一站)”可知，对于《剪刀手爱德华》的粉丝来说，这个展览可能会引起他们的兴趣。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Francis Bacon: Human Presence, National Portrait Gallery中的“This exhibition features over 50 paintings that span from the late 1940s until his death in 1992.(此次展览展出了从20世纪40年代末到1992年去世的50多幅画作)”和Drawing The Italian Renaissance (文艺复兴), The King’s Gallery中的“This exhibition brings you face-to-face with the genius of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and beyond.(本次展览将带您与达芬奇、米开朗基罗等天才面对面)”可知，这两个展览都以绘画作品为特色，因此它们的共同点是都展出了绘画领域的杰作。故选B。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“We’ve rounded up the biggest (and best) art exhibitions to visit in London. Happy wandering!(我们收集了伦敦最大（也是最好）的艺术展览。快乐漫步！)”和整篇文章的内容，这篇文章提供了伦敦不同艺术展览的信息，包括展览名称、地点、日期和票价等，这些信息对于计划参观展览的人来说非常有用。文章的风格和内容更符合一个提供旅行和活动信息的网站，而不是博物馆指南、历史教科书或时尚杂志。因此，这篇文章最有可能出现在一个旅行网站上。故选D。 B In 2018, 12-year-old Damian Earley was walking his dog when he noticed garbage cans knocked over by the wind, spilling trash onto the streets of his Columbus neighborhood. Disturbed by the environmental damage, he was inspired to create The Garbage Lot, a heavy platform with a locking mechanism to keep trash cans upright (直立). His invention won the “Industry Innovator Award” at Ohio’s Invention Convention and later earned first place at the national level. Damian’s path as an inventor was shaped by his participation in the Ohio Invention League (the OIL), a nonprofit that provides free STEM education to K-12 students. Through hands-on invention competitions, he learned to “sell” his invention to judges. Writing and crafting his presentation helped sharpen his communication skills and practice entrepreneurship (创业), which are crucial for the future employment market where students will likely work in jobs that have not yet been created. Damian’s teachers, particularly Sarah Priebe, admired his strong work ethic. She recalled Damian’s exceptional oral presentation in eighth grade, “You can tell he put a lot of time and practice into it. Many gifted students don’t seem to need to work as hard to excel at school, but he is always engaged and ready.” Elena and Zavier, Damian’s siblings, followed in his footsteps, creating their own inventions and receiving awards. Elena, 14, developed a device to remove bad smells from washing machines, while 11-year-old Zavier invented a drone for people with limited mobility. Their father, Matt, shared that watching the invention process take place had changed how he addressed issues in his vinyl records (黑胶唱片) business. 24. What drove Damian to create The Garbage Lot? A. His attention to neighborhood safety. B. The mess caused by fallen trash cans. C. His interest in environmental science. D. The need for an invention competition. 25. How does the OIL program prepare students for future jobs? A. By providing paid STEM education. B. By creating jobs that haven’t existed. C. By promoting entrepreneurial thinking. D. By selling invention presentation skills. 26. What quality of Damian impressed his teachers? A. Commitment. B. Intelligence. C. Curiosity. D. Leadership. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Family of Inventors. B. From Inspired to Inspiring. C. Solving Problems with OIL. D. Turning Trash into Treasure. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了12岁的Damian Earley因受到社区环境问题的启发而发明了The Garbage Lot，并在Ohio Invention League (OIL)的支持下取得成功，他的家人也深受启发的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第一段中“In 2018, 12-year-old Damian Earley was walking his dog when he noticed garbage cans knocked over by the wind, spilling trash onto the streets of his Columbus neighborhood. Disturbed by the environmental damage, he was inspired to create The Garbage Lot, a heavy platform with a locking mechanism to keep trash cans upright (直立). ( 2018年，12岁的Damian Earley在遛狗时注意到垃圾桶被风吹倒，垃圾散落在哥伦布附近的街道上。受到环境破坏的困扰，他受到启发，创造了The Garbage Lot，这是一个带有锁定机制的沉重平台，可以保持垃圾桶直立。)”可知，Damian发明The Garbage Lot的原因是受到倒下垃圾桶导致街道混乱的触动。故选B。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Through hands-on invention competitions, he learned to “sell” his invention to judges. Writing and crafting his presentation helped sharpen his communication skills and practice entrepreneurship (创业), which are crucial for the future employment market where students will likely work in jobs that have not yet been created. (通过亲身参与发明竞赛，他学会了向评委“推销”自己的发明。撰写和精心制作他的演讲有助于提高他的沟通能力和实践创业精神，这对未来的就业市场至关重要，因为学生们可能会从事尚未创造的工作。)”可知，Ohio Invention League通过培养学生的沟通能力和创业思维，帮助他们为未来可能出现的工作做好准备。故选C。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中““You can tell he put a lot of time and practice into it. Many gifted students don’t seem to need to work as hard to excel at school, but he is always engaged and ready.” (“你可以看出他花了很多时间和练习。许多有天赋的学生似乎不需要像他那样努力学习就能在学校脱颖而出，但他总是很投入，随时准备好。”)”可知，Damian令老师印象深刻的品质是他对工作的专注和投入。故选A。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其最后一段“Elena and Zavier, Damian’s siblings, followed in his footsteps, creating their own inventions and receiving awards. Elena, 14, developed a device to remove bad smells from washing machines, while 11-year-old Zavier invented a drone for people with limited mobility. Their father, Matt, shared that watching the invention process take place had changed how he addressed issues in his vinyl records (黑胶唱片) business. (Damian的兄弟姐妹Elena和Zavier跟随他的脚步，创造了自己的发明并获得了奖项。14岁的Elena发明了一种去除洗衣机异味的装置，11岁的Zavier为行动不便的人发明了一种无人机。他们的父亲Matt分享说，目睹发明过程的发生改变了他处理黑胶唱片业务问题的方式。)”可知，文章主要讲的是12岁的Damian Earley因受到社区环境问题的启发而发明了The Garbage Lot，并在Ohio Invention League (OIL)的支持下取得成功，他的家人也深受启发的故事。故文章最适合的标题是“从受到启发到影响他人”。故选B项。 C Whenever I get really depressed and anxious, my first impulse is to reach for my phone. Maybe I’ll get a message from a friend or discover some new distraction on social media. Unfortunately, during the past couple of years, one glance at my screen often makes me want to crawl back into bed. That changed after I made friends with a strange creature named Webot. I’m finding that it makes me feel better-and it might work for you too. Like many apps, Webot sends me messages at random. But instead of tempting me into doom scrolling with shocking news alerts, Webot asks how I’m doing. When I text Webot my troubles, it asks me friendly questions, encourages me, and invites me to express some of my darkest thoughts. There is something intensely comforting about discussing your thoughts with a machine. There are many therapy apps on the market, both free (like Webot) and paid for. But Webot is a particularly interesting case. Psychology researcher Alison Darcy at Stanford University created it after years of study. She says it was challenging on both a technical and artistic level because the chatbot is a character with its own personality. “It’s as careful a construction as you might find in a novel or poetry. Webot’s personality is humble, warm and wise, ”as Darcy puts it, “Webot isn’t an all-knowing authority. It is a mental health ally”. Best of all, Webot is always there, even when I’m lying awake in the middle of the night. That’s exactly the point, according to Darcy. “Your therapist should not be in bed with you at 2 a. m,“ she laughs. But Webot can be. You can pull up Webot at the exact moment you need it most. It is working. Last year, Darcy and her colleagues published a study showing that people like me are forming “bonds” with Webot. Bonding is a “meaningful“ process of “getting something off your chest, or managing your thoughts more objectively”. And you know what? In the bizarre world of 2023, it might be healthier to bond with a robot than be “engaged“ on social media. 28 What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. I lost interest in my phone. B. I was tired of social media. C. My phone didn’t understand my impulse. D. My phone didn’t help me feel any better. 29. According to the text, what do we know about Webot? A. It bonds with me through social media. B. It is a creature that makes me feel better. C. It communicates with me and offers comfort. D. It is a therapist helping me manage my thoughts. 30. From Darcy’s perspective, why can Webot make us feel better? A. Because it can build mental connection with us. B. Because it is free and has a favorable personality. C. Because it is carefully constructed in a novel or poetry. D. Because it can keep us informed of shocking news alert. 31. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text? A. To urge us to quit social media. B. To show us the functions of Webot. C. To propose us interacting with Webot. D. To encourage us to share our thoughts. 【答案】28. D 29. C 30. A 31. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，通过讲述自身与聊天机器Webot之间的良好体验，推荐大家使用Webot。 【28题详解】 指代猜测题。划线词That前面的第一段“Whenever I get really depressed and anxious, my first impulse is to reach for my phone. Maybe I’ll get a message from a friend or discover some new distraction on social media. Unfortunately, during the past couple of years, one glance at my screen often makes me want to crawl back into bed.”（每当我真的感到沮丧和焦虑时，我的第一个冲动就是伸手去拿手机。也许我会收到朋友发来的信息，或者在社交媒体上找到一些新的消遣。不幸的是，在过去的几年里，只要瞥一眼屏幕，我就会想爬回床上。）提到作者一开始没能在手机中找到乐趣，瞥一眼手机屏幕就会想回到床上；That所在句子及后两句“That changed after I made friends with a strange creature named Webot. I’m finding that it makes me feel better. Like many apps, Webot sends me messages at random.”（后来我和一个奇怪的生物Webot处成了朋友，这种情况就发生了改变。我发现Webot能让我好受一些。和许多软件类似，Webot随机给我发信息。）提到，使用了Webot这款软件才开始让作者觉得好受一些，说明以前玩手机没能让作者觉得好受，That指代的是这一情况。故选D项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“When I text Webot my troubles, it asks me friendly questions, encourages me, and invites me to express some of my darkest thoughts. There is something intensely comforting about discussing your thoughts with a machine.”（当我发信息告诉Webot我的烦恼时，它会问我一些友好的问题，鼓励我，请我表达一些内心最黑暗的想法。与机器讨论你的想法会让你感到非常欣慰。）可知，作者与Webot聊天时，Webot会与作者交流，比如问一些友好的问题、鼓励作者等等，让作者觉得与机器交流自己的想法会感到欣慰。故选C项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段Darcy的话“‘“It’s as careful a construction as you might find in a novel or poetry. Webot’s personality is humble, warm and wise, ’as Darcy puts it, ‘Webot isn’t an all-knowing authority. It is a mental health ally’.”（“它就像你在小说或诗歌中所发现的那样，是一个精心构建的结构。Webot性格谦逊、暖心、睿智，”正如Darcy所说，“Webot不是无所不知的权威。他是心理健康的支持者”。）可知，Webot为我们的心理健康提供支持，可以给我们建立心理联结，从而让我们觉得好受一些。故选A项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，作者一开始讲述自己以往玩手机没能让自己开心的烦恼，后来分享了接触Webot这款软件的经历，表示这款软件的优点，介绍软件能够让自己变得好受一些的原因，还引用了软件的设计者Darcy的话来说明这款软件在安抚人心方面的作用，由此推知，这篇文章主要是想推荐大家去体验Webot这款软件。故选C项。 D Karen Hobbs, a well-known UK comedian, was more nervous than usual before a performance in Covent Garden, London. This time, she was performing a stand-up set (单口喜剧表演) written by ChatGPT, following three comedians who had done their actual, human material. The audience, unfamiliar with AI-generated comedy, responded with indifference. The AI’s jokes, such as one about her social life revolving around a potted plant named “Wilson”, failed to land well, leaving Hobbs feeling awkward and out of place. Alison Powell, a professor of communications at the London School of Economics, believes that AI tools like ChatGPT, which are trained on data collected from the Internet, can only recycle existing content. While these models can generate new combinations, they struggle to create original ideas. “A well-done stand-up bit can lead the audience through a funny story all the way to a laugh-out-loud punchline,” she says. “The whole time the human comedian knew exactly where he or she was going with the joke and brought the audience there. But AI doesn’t have the ability to process that kind of information, it can’t adapt in real time.” Michael Ryan, a Stanford AI expert, acknowledges the limitations of current AI in comedy, but his research is already working to perfect the audio capabilities of AI models, which will help with understanding social factors and adjusting to an audience, as well as with comedic timing. He believes that the explosive growth of the technology will produce language models with an extraordinary ability to generate genuine humour in the near future. For Powell, the pursuit of digitizing comedy requires “huge” amounts of energy and expense. “I think that probably a greater benefit would come from investing in human comedians who provide unique insight and are able to be funny across various cultures and linguistic context. After all, only they can suffer through the embarrassment of bombing in front of the audience.” For now, AI models haven’t yet figured out this particular secret sauce. Comedians can breathe a sigh of relief that they won’t have to dust off their resumes just yet. 32. Why did Karen Hobbs feel embarrassed? A. She couldn’t perform ChatGPT jokes. B. Her performance was poorly received. C. Her act came after three successful comedians. D. She was unfamiliar with the plant named “Wilson”. 33. Which of the following statements may Alison Powell agree with? A. The pursuit of digitizing comedy is worthwhile. B. Humor created by technology can be truly original. C. Human comedians are better at engaging audiences. D. AI can adapt jokes to diverse audiences in real time. 34. What is Michael Ryan’s attitude towards AI in comedy? A. Optimistic. B. Critical. C. Proud. D. Cautious. 35. What does the underlined words “dust off their resumes” probably mean? A. Guard their secrets. B. Maintain a positive image. C. Stay ahead of competitors. D. Consider changing careers. 【答案】32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了AI在喜剧创作上的局限性，通过Karen Hobbs的表演展示了当前技术的不足。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“This time, she was performing a stand-up set (单口喜剧表演) written by ChatGPT, following three comedians who had done their actual, human material. The audience, unfamiliar with AI-generated comedy, responded with indifference. The AI’s jokes, such as one about her social life revolving around a potted plant named “Wilson”, failed to land well, leaving Hobbs feeling awkward and out of place. (这次，她表演的是由ChatGPT创作的单口喜剧，而在她之前，已经有三位喜剧演员表演了他们自己创作的、真人的段子。观众对于人工智能生成的喜剧并不熟悉，反应相当冷淡。AI的笑话，比如一个关于她的社交生活围绕着一盆名叫“威尔逊”的植物转的段子，并没有取得很好的效果，这让Hobbs感到尴尬和格格不入)”可知，Karen Hobbs感到尴尬是因为观众对她表演的AI生成的笑话反应冷淡，表演效果不佳。故选B。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中““A well-done stand-up bit can lead the audience through a funny story all the way to a laugh-out-loud punchline,” she says. “The whole time the human comedian knew exactly where he or she was going with the joke and brought the audience there. But AI doesn’t have the ability to process that kind of information, it can’t adapt in real time.” (“一个出色的单口喜剧段子能引导观众经历一个有趣的故事，最终以让人捧腹大笑的妙语结尾，”她说，“在整个过程中，人类喜剧演员清楚地知道自己要把笑话引向何方，并把观众带到那里。但人工智能没有处理这类信息的能力，它无法实时适应。”)”可知，Alison Powell认为人类喜剧演员更善于吸引观众。故选C。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Michael Ryan, a Stanford AI expert, acknowledges the limitations of current AI in comedy, but his research is already working to perfect the audio capabilities of AI models, which will help with understanding social factors and adjusting to an audience, as well as with comedic timing. He believes that the explosive growth of the technology will produce language models with an extraordinary ability to generate genuine humour in the near future. (斯坦福大学人工智能专家Michael Ryan承认当前人工智能在喜剧方面的局限性，但他的研究已经在致力于完善人工智能模型的音频功能，这将有助于理解社会因素、适应观众以及把握喜剧节奏。他相信，随着技术的飞速发展，不久的将来将出现具有非凡能力生成真正幽默的语言模型)”可知，Michael Ryan 对AI在喜剧领域的未来持乐观态度。故选 A。 【35题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段“For now, AI models haven’t yet figured out this particular secret sauce. Comedians can breathe a sigh of relief that they won’t have to dust off their resumes just yet. (就目前而言，人工智能模型还没有破解这个特别的“秘方”。喜剧演员们可以松一口气了，因为他们还不必dust off their resumes)”可知，AI暂时无法取代人类喜剧演员，因此喜剧演员不需要考虑寻找其他工作的可能性。由此推测dust off their resumes意为“考虑换工作”，与选项D“Consider changing careers. (考虑换工作)”意思相符。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I always admired my grandmother Jenny’ s gardening skills. But it wasn’t until a sunny afternoon in her backyard that I became interested in gardening myself. We were there to grow tomatoes. She handed me a tiny young tomato plant. ___36___ It’s a family tradition! Over time, the tiny seedling (幼苗) had grown into a large tomato plant with many juicy red tomatoes. Harvesting those tomatoes with my grandma was a joy I won’t forget. We spent hours in her kitchen making delicious homemade spaghetti sauce. ___37___ My time in the garden with my grandma showed me that gardening is more than just a hobby. It’s a way to connect with our roots. The garden became something we both loved, bringing us closer together and creating a strong bond. ___38___ I watered the plants too much and forgot to take care of the soil. It was a learning experience. But I didn’t give up. Instead, I saw these moments as opportunities to learn. I read books, went to workshops, and asked experienced gardeners in my community for advice. Yet, Mother Nature can be unpredictable. from unbearable heat to unexpected frosts. I lost some of my favorite plants due to extreme weathers. ___39___ I used drought-tolerant plants and protective coverings like shade cloths and frost blankets to help my strong plants grow. Gardening is a lifelong journey of learning. ___40___ It’s like finding a hidden library, where each plant and plot offers something new to discover. The more time I spend in the garden, the more I realise that the soil is not just a place for plants to grow — it’s also ideal ground for my personal growth. A. Gardening in cold weather will be rather tough. B. Just the smell alone brought back so many memories. C. However, my first attempts at gardening didn’t go very well. D. Then she shared stories of her own grandmother doing the same. E. And grandma’s gardening journey connects with me emotionally. F. It’s always changing and requires us to stay open to new knowledge. G. But I started planting with the climate in mind instead of getting upset. 【答案】36. D 37. B 38. C 39. G 40. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从事园艺并且喜欢上园艺的经历。 【36题详解】 根据上文“I always admired my grandmother Jenny’ s gardening skills. But it wasn’t until a sunny afternoon in her backyard that I became interested in gardening myself. We were there to grow tomatoes. She handed me a tiny young tomato plant.(我一直很钦佩我祖母珍妮的园艺技术。但直到一个阳光明媚的下午，在她家后院，我才对园艺产生了兴趣。我们在那里种西红柿。她递给我一株小小的番茄苗)”以及后文“It’s a family tradition!(这是一个家族传统！)”可知，上文提到祖母给了作者番茄苗，推测本句说明接下来祖母要分享这件事是一种传统的原因。故D选项“然后她分享了自己祖母做同样事情的故事”符合语境，故选D。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Over time, the tiny seedling (幼苗) had grown into a large tomato plant with many juicy red tomatoes. Harvesting those tomatoes with my grandma was a joy I won’t forget. We spent hours in her kitchen making delicious homemade spaghetti sauce.(随着时间的推移，小小的幼苗长成了一株大番茄，长出了许多多汁的红色番茄。和奶奶一起收获西红柿是我永远不会忘记的快乐。我们在她的厨房里花了几个小时自制美味的意大利面酱)”可知，上文提到制作美味的意大利面酱，本句承接上文，说明美味的意大利面酱所带来的感受。故B选项“光是这香味就勾起了很多回忆”符合语境，故选B。 【38题详解】 根据后文“I watered the plants too much and forgot to take care of the soil. It was a learning experience. But I didn’t give up. Instead, I saw these moments as opportunities to learn. I read books, went to workshops, and asked experienced gardeners in my community for advice.(我给植物浇了太多的水，却忘了照料土壤。这是一次学习的经历。但我没有放弃。相反，我把这些时刻看作是学习的机会。我读书，参加研讨会，向社区里有经验的园丁寻求建议)”可知，后文提到作者给植物浇了太多的水，却忘了照料土壤，说明一开始园艺过程并不顺利。故C选项“然而，我第一次尝试园艺并不顺利”符合语境，故选C。 【39题详解】 根据上文“Yet, Mother Nature can be unpredictable. from unbearable heat to unexpected frosts. I lost some of my favorite plants due to extreme weathers.(然而，大自然母亲是不可预测的。从难以忍受的高温到意想不到的霜冻。由于极端天气，我失去了一些我最喜欢的植物)”以及后文“I used drought-tolerant plants and protective coverings like shade cloths and frost blankets to help my strong plants grow.(我使用了耐旱植物和保护性覆盖物，如遮阳布和防冻毯，以帮助我的强壮植物生长)”可知，上文提到因为极端天气作者失去了一些最喜欢的植物，后文则说明作者使用了保持措施，说明作者开始考虑到天气因素，故G选项“但我开始种植时考虑到了气候，而不是心烦意乱”符合语境，故选G。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Gardening is a lifelong journey of learning.(园艺是一生的学习之旅)”以及后文“It’s like finding a hidden library, where each plant and plot offers something new to discover.(这就像找到一个隐藏的图书馆，在那里，每一棵植物和每一片土地都提供了新的发现)”可知，上文提到园艺是一生的学习之旅，且比喻成图书馆，说明园艺需要不断学习、不断发现的特点，故F选项“它总是在变化，需要我们对新知识保持开放的心态”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 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Recently, a 70-year-old woman has won hearts with her energetic workouts on Douyin- -a social networking video platform, also known globally as TikTok, where men and women commonly show their working out or share ____41____ tips. Trying to stand out from the crowd amid the floods of such videos can often be difficult, but a/an ____42____ new account, which has only been active since last year, has ____43____ to do so easily. The fitness instructor behind this account is not a young woman with a slim, well-built ____44____ that would leave viewers green with ____45____ .The star here is 70-year-old Chen Jifang, a Shanghai resident with 3 million likes on her Douyin videos. She was once even ____46____ on a reality show on China Central Television. According to her trainer, who helped to manage the Douyin account, Chen attracted more than 400,000 ____47____ within just a few months. “The main group that I wanted to encourage was people aged 30 to 50,”says Chen. “I think they will be ____48____ to work out in the gym after seeing that a granny like me can also achieve something in the gym. The message I want to ____49____ is that it is never too late to ____50____ good health.” For Chen, her ____51____ for exercising was born out of a need ____52____ desire to become famous. According to Chen, her health had been ____53____ since she was a child. “In the past, whenever I felt uncomfortable, I would lie at home for an entire day,“ says Chen, who used to be a saleswoman in a local food company before retirement. She ____54____ had to give up her job after giving birth to her daughter because her health was severely affected by the pregnancy. “We cannot stop aging ____55____ exercise can slow it down, she says. “Instead of spending money on medicine, it is better to spend money on fitness.” 41. A. diet B. video C. fitness D. fashion 42. A. partly B. roughly C. extensively D. relatively 43. A. managed B. happened C. offered D. hoped 44. A. state B. condition C. muscle D. figure 45. A. envy B. fancy C. respect D. admiration 46. A. presented B. described C. featured D. displayed 47. A. friends B. followers C. instructors D. observers 48. A. motivated B. entertained C. determined D. moved 49. A. express B. convey C. carry D. leave 50. A. enjoy B. monitor C. deserve D. pursue 51. A. wish B. passion C. appeal D. preference 52. A. more than B. other than C. instead of D. regardless of 53. A. poor B. sick C. sound D. stable 54. A. mostly B. rather C. never D. even 55. A. as B. but C. until D. before 【答案】41. C 42. D 43. A 44. D 45. A 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. B 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要说明了最近，一名70岁的妇女陈继芳在抖音上以充满活力的锻炼赢得了人们的心，文章解释了她开始锻炼的原因和分享健身视频的目的。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最近，一名70岁的妇女在抖音上以充满活力的锻炼赢得了人们的心。抖音是一个社交网络视频平台，在全球也被称为TikTok，男人和女人通常在抖音上展示他们的锻炼或分享健身技巧。A. diet饮食；B. video视频；C. fitness健康；D. fashion时尚。根据上文“a 70-year-old woman has won hearts with her energetic workouts”可知，分享的是健身的视频，所以空处指人们在抖音上分享健身建议，故选C。 【42题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：想要从这类视频的洪流中脱颖而出往往很难，但一个相对较新的账号却很容易做到了，这个账号去年才开始活跃。A. partly部分地；B. roughly大概；C. extensively广泛；D. relatively相当地。根据后文“which has only been active since last year”可知，这个账号去年才开始活跃，所以是相对比较新的账号。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：想要从这类视频的洪流中脱颖而出往往很难，但一个相对较新的账号却很容易做到了，这个账号去年才开始活跃。A. managed设法；B. happened发生；C. offered提供；D. hoped希望。根据后文“The star here is 70-year-old Chen Jifang, a Shanghai resident with 3 million likes on her Douyin videos.(这里的明星是70岁的上海居民陈继芳，她的抖音视频有300万点赞)”可知，陈继芳成功做到了脱颖而出，应用manage to do sth.表示“设法做成”。故选A。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个账户背后的健身教练并不是一个身材苗条匀称、会让观众眼红的年轻女性。A. state状态；B. condition情况；C. muscle肌肉；D. figure人物，身材。结合上文“a young woman with a slim, well-built”结合上文提到她分享的是健身视频，所以是指身材苗条匀称，故选D。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个账户背后的健身教练并不是一个身材苗条匀称、会让观众眼红的年轻女性。A. envy羡慕；B. fancy喜欢；C. respect尊重；D. admiration钦佩。根据上文“a young woman with a slim, well-built”以及常识，可知，身材苗条匀称的女性会让观众眼红嫉妒，故选A。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她甚至还上过中央电视台的真人秀节目。A. presented展示；B. described描述；C. featured以……为特色，上演；D. displayed展示。根据后文“on a reality show on China Central Television”提到了中央电视台的真人秀节目，可知是上过电视节目，应用动词feature表示“上演”。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：据帮助管理抖音账号的教练介绍，陈在短短几个月内就吸引了40多万粉丝。A. friends朋友；B. followers跟随者，粉丝；C. instructors教练；D. observers观察者。根据上文“Chen attracted more than 400,000”以及“helped to manage the Douyin account”可知是指抖音账号的粉丝数量达到40多万。故选B。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想他们看到像我这样的老奶奶也能在健身房取得成就后，会有动力去健身房锻炼。A. motivated激励；B. entertained娱乐；C. determined决定；D. moved移动。根据后文“after seeing that a granny like me can also achieve something in the gym(在看到像我这样的老奶奶在健身房也能有所成就之后)”可知，她想通过自己锻炼的经历激励更多人锻炼，让他们有动力去健身。故选A。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想传达的信息是，追求身体健康永远不会太晚。A. express表达，侧重于清楚、明确地表达个人的观点、情感、想法等，它通常用于描述人们如何表达自己的内心感受或看法；B. convey传达，强调传递信息、感情或观点，并使对方理解；C. carry携带；D. leave离开。根据主语“The message I want to”可知，这里指她想传达让人能理解的信息，应用动词convey。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想传达的信息是，追求身体健康永远不会太晚。A. enjoy欣赏；B. monitor监督；C. deserve值得；D. pursue追求。根据宾语“good health”以及她分享健身视频的行为，可知是指追求身体健康。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对于陈来说，她对锻炼的热情是出于一种需要，而不是为了成名。A. wish希望；B. passion激情；C. appeal呼吁；D. preference偏爱。根据后文“for exercising”以及上文“a 70-year-old woman has won hearts with her energetic workouts on Douyin(一位70岁的老妇人在抖音上以充满活力的锻炼赢得了人们的喜爱)”可知，此处指对锻炼的热情，故选B。 【52题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：对于陈来说，她对锻炼热情是出于一种需要，而不是为了成名。A. more than超过；B. other than除了；C. instead of而不是；D. regardless of不管。根据上文“was born out of a need”以及后文提到她从小身体不好，可知她对锻炼的热情是出于一种需要，而不是为了成名。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：据陈说，她从小身体就不好。A. poor贫穷的；B. sick生病的；C. sound无损伤的；D. stable稳定的。根据后文““In the past, whenever I felt uncomfortable, I would lie at home for an entire day,“ says Chen, who used to be a saleswoman in a local food company before retirement.(“过去，只要我觉得不舒服，我就会在家里躺上一整天，”退休前曾在当地一家食品公司做售货员的陈说)”可知，她从小身体不好，经常不舒服。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她甚至在生下女儿后不得不放弃工作，因为怀孕严重影响了她的健康。A. mostly多半；B. rather而不是；C. never从不；D. even甚至。根据后文“because her health was severely affected by the pregnancy”可知，因为怀孕严重影响了她的健康，她甚至在生下女儿后不得不放弃工作，故选D。 【55题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：我们无法阻止衰老，但锻炼可以减缓衰老。A. as因为；B. but但是；C. until直到；D. before在……之前。上文提到无法阻止衰老，后文说锻炼可以减缓衰老，为转折关系，应用连词but。故选B。 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（1-3词）。 The Crystal, located in London’s Royal Victoria Dock, is an award-winning building ___56___ (serve) as a modern and renewable energy technology model. It emphasizes environmentally-friendly ___57___ (practice) and services, seeking to inspire a worldwide sustainable transformation. The Crystal ___58___ (power) by a combination of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind. Boasting a zero carbon footprint, the building has ___59___ range of energy-saving and energy-generating features, including photovoltaic panels (光伏板) ___60___generate electricity from the sun. The building’s sustainability is further evident in ___61___ (it) expansive green roof, which is insulated (绝缘的), making it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter while also providing a habitat for birds and other wildlife. Inside the building, some sensors (传感器) are designed to detect movement ___62___ adjust the lighting accordingly to maximize energy efficiency. In addition to its sustainability ___63___ (achieve) through energy efficiency, The Crystal is committed to spreading the message of sustainability. The Crystal ___64___ (offer) workshops, seminars, and other events to inspire others to reduce their carbon footprints and lead more sustainable lifestyles. The Crystal is a shining beacon of sustainability and an example of renewable energy’s immense potential. Through its commitment to sustainability and its pioneering use of renewable energy sources, The Crystal is an outstanding example of ____65____ can be accomplished when we prioritize sustainability. 【答案】56. serving 57. practices 58. is powered 59. a 60. that##which 61. its 62. and 63. achieved 64. offers 65. what 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了英国伦敦的一个城市可永续发展地标——the Crystal。水晶是人类有史以来建造的最环保的建筑之一。该建筑采用自然光，即白天完全利用自然光。它还利用智慧照明技术，其中电力主要由光伏太阳能电池板供电。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：水晶大厦位于伦敦皇家维多利亚码头，是一座获奖建筑，作为现代和可再生能源技术的典范。serve在这里做后置定语，与所修饰的名词building为主动关系，应用现在分词。故答案是serving。 57题详解】 考查名词单复数。句意：它强调环保实践和服务，旨在激励全球可持续发展的转型。空处作宾语，practice“实践”是可数名词，结合下文services，用复数形式。故答案是practices。 【58题详解】 考查动词的时态和语态。句意：水晶大厦由太阳能和风能等多种可再生能源提供动力。该建筑拥有零碳足迹，具备一系列节能和发电功能，包括能够从太阳产生电力的光伏板。power在这里做动词，意思是“供能”，它在句子里充当谓语，由于主语“The Crystal”与动词“power”之间是被动关系，且陈述客观事实，应用一般现在时的被动语态，故答案是is powered。 【59题详解】 考查冠词。句意：水晶大厦由太阳能和风能等多种可再生能源提供动力。该建筑拥有零碳足迹，具备一系列节能和发电功能，包括能够从太阳产生电力的光伏板。a range of为固定搭配，意思是“一系列的”，符合题意。故答案是a。 【60题详解】 考查定语从句，句意：水晶大厦由太阳能和风能等多种可再生能源提供动力。该建筑拥有零碳足迹，具备一系列节能和发电功能，包括能够从太阳产生电力的光伏板。空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为“photovoltaic panels”，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that/which。故答案是that或which。 【61题详解】 考查代词。句意：水晶大厦的可持续性还体现在其广阔的绿色屋顶上，该屋顶具有隔热功能，夏季保持凉爽，冬季保持温暖，同时为鸟类和其他野生动物提供栖息地。横线后有名词短语expansive green roof，应该将it转化为形容词性物主代词its。故答案是its。 【62题详解】 考查并列连词。句意：在建筑内部，一些传感器被设计用来检测运动并相应地调整照明，以最大化能源效率。连接两个并列的动作“detect movement”和“adjust the lighting”，应用and。故答案是and。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：除了通过能源效率实现的可持续性外，水晶大厦还致力于传播可持续性的理念。空处做后置定语，achieve与所修饰的名词sustainability为被动关系，应用过去分词。故答案是achieved。 【64题详解】 考查动词的时态。句意：水晶大厦提供研讨会、讲座和其他活动，激励人们减少碳足迹，过上更可持续的生活方式。offer在句子里做谓语，根据上下文可知用一般现在时，主语“The Crystal”是第三人称单数，故答案是offers。 【65题详解】 考查名词性从句。句意：通过其对可持续性的承诺和对可再生能源的开创性使用，水晶大厦是一个杰出的例子，展示了当我们优先考虑可持续性时，可以取得的成就。这个句子是个宾语从句，从句中缺少主语，指物，且无明显范围，应该使用what引导。故答案是what。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你的英国好友Linda来信说她计划暑假独自来华旅游，但遭到了父母的反对，为此他跟父母大吵一架，深感沮丧。请你给她写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 表示对Linda情绪的理解； 2. 提出两条可行的建议。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右。 2.请按以下格式作答。 Dear Linda, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Linda, I know your parents’ opposition to your solo trip to China is frustrating to you. After all, you’ve been longing for visiting China. If I were you, I would feel the same. However, that doesn’t mean you have to quarrel with them, which can only fuel the fire. Here is my advice. First of all, calm yourself down and try to put yourself in your parents’ shoes. It’s normal for your parents to oppose your solo trip to China as it can be risky. Secondly, think about how to reassure them. It is recommended that you make a detailed plan for the trip first and then have a sincere conversation with them, telling them you are ready to handle whatever you will encounter properly. Hopefully, my advice will be of help. Looking forward to seeing you in China! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国好友Linda写一封回信，表示对Linda情绪的理解，并提出两条可行的建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 渴望：long for → be eager for 建议：advice → suggestion 处理，应对：handle → deal with 遇见：encounter → come across 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：After all, you’ve been longing for visiting China. 拓展句：After all, what you’ve been longing for is to visit China. 【点睛】【高分句型1】However, that doesn’t mean you have to quarrel with them, which can only fuel the fire.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】It is recommended that you make a detailed plan for the trip first and then have a sincere conversation with them, telling them you are ready to handle whatever you will encounter properly.(运用了It作形式主语，that引导从句作真正的主语，省略that引导的宾语从句，whatever引导的宾语从句) 第二节 读后续写（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。 There is one incident in my life that makes me want to say thank you to the person involved. My story happened in June, 1975. It began when my family was finally notified that we had successfully met all the requirements to emigrate (移民) to Canada. We immediately set about selling our household goods to have enough money to start our life in a new country. However, our government only allowed us to use a small portion of the money to pay for the flight tickets. The rest was required to be sent directly to a bank account in Canada. The only cash we were allowed to take along with us was $16. For me and the children, this was our first time out of the country and the first time to be travelling by plane. We were all very amazed by everything new we were experiencing. We did not yet have TVs in our home country. So we were excited about watching the in-flight movies. On the flight, the stewardess came around to distribute the headphones to passengers. But since we were flying economy class, we were told that the headphones cost $1. The kids looked at us longingly and asked if they could have a dollar for a set of headphones which they would share. Knowing we had only $16 with us in cash until we reached Canada, I knew that we could not afford to waste the money on headphones — not even one set. When we explained our dilemma to the kids, they accepted it without complaint. But our disappointment must have shown clearly. A gentleman nearby handed his headphones to us, smiling, without saying a word. 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。 The kids’ faces lit up with joy. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This incident definitely had a powerful effect on me and our children. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: The kids’ faces lit up with joy. They put the headphones on and settled into their seats for the long flight. I was touched by the kindness of the stranger who had given us his own headphones. It was a small gesture, but one that made a big impact on our family. From that moment on, our family felt a renewed sense of hope and gratitude for the journey we were embarking on. We felt like we were not alone and that there were good people in the world who cared for others. This incident definitely had a powerful effect on me and our children. It taught us the value of kindness and the power of small acts. It’s something that we carry with us to this day, and for that, we will be forever grateful to the stranger on the plane who showed us such generosity. My children are now responsible adults who are always ready to help anyone in need. Their families have grown up with the same sense of generosity and kindness. 【解析】 【导语】本文以事件为线索展开，在作者的生活中，有一件事让她想和相关的人道谢。1975年，作者一家人准备移民加拿大，但是在政府的要求下，他们只能随身携带16美元现金乘坐飞机，其余的钱必须直接存入加拿大的银行。出国是一家人一次全新的体验，他们对飞机上的电影很感兴趣，不过他们需要为耳机付费。虽然孩子们懂事地只想用1美元租一副耳机共享，但是因为现金有限，作者只能拒绝这个请求，这时旁边的一位先生微笑地把耳机递给一家人。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“孩子们脸上洋溢着喜悦。”可知，第一段可描写孩子们开始使用耳机，作者一家内心的感受。 ②由第二段首句内容“这件事对我和我们的孩子们产生了巨大的影响。”可知，第二段可描写这件事对作者的影响，以及对孩子们的影响。 2. 续写线索：孩子们喜悦——孩子们使用耳机——一家人的感受——巨大的影响——对作者的影响——对孩子们的影响 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①给：give/offer/provide ②影响：make an impact on/affect/influence ③开始：embark on/start/begin/commence ④流露，表露：show/reveal/display ⑤帮助：help/assist/aid/do sb. a favor 情绪类 ①感动：touch/move/strike ②感激：gratitude/thanks/gratefulness 【点睛】[高分句型1] We felt like we were not alone and that there were good people in the world who cared. (两个连接词that分别引导名词性从句作felt like的宾语且第一个that被省略、关系代词who引导限制性定语从句修饰先行词people) [高分句型2] It’s something that we carry with us to this day, and for that, we will be forever grateful to the stranger on the plane who showed us such generosity. (It is… that强调句型、关系代词who引导限制性定语从句修饰先行词stranger) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 宜章一中2025年高二4月单元测试 英语学科试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Whose birthday is coming up? A. Sofia's. B. Maggie's. C. Tom's. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did the woman raise the problem? A. The man is forgetful. B. The bill was wrong. C. The coffee tasted bad. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is Mike doing? A. Registering for courses. B. Preparing for final tests. C. Writing a term paper. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How soon will the movie start? A. In half an hour. B. In one hour. C. In two hours. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man probably do next? A. Answer questions. B. Wait for friends. C. Book a flight. 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’s wrong with the man’s order? A. It has been misplaced. B. It has been delayed. C. It has been lost. 7. Who is to blame for this problem? A. The sales manager. B. The customer. C. The supplier. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where did the woman plan to go? A. Cape Island. B. Festo Island. C. Dennis Island. 9. What does the man do? A. A tourist. B. A shop owner. C. A mechanic. 10. What will the woman do next? A. Fix her boat. B. Talk to the man’s brother. C. Buy some coffee beans. 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 does the woman think of herself? A. A skilled coach. B. A reliable teammate. C. A talented sportswoman. 12. Why is the man going here with equipment? A. To climb the wall. B. To protect himself. C. To share with the woman. 13. How can the man be described? A. Careful. B. Generous. C. Brave. 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. How long has it been since the woman left school? A. 4 years. B. 5 years. C. 8 years. 15. Where does the man know about the woman? A. From his sister. B. From a meeting. C. From his teacher. 16. What is the woman going to do next week in London? A. Visit her old friend. B. Give a presentation. C. Interpret for her boss. 17. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee. 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 first destination of the tour? A. The museum. B. The City Hall. C. The park. 19. What time will they leave for the Stanley Market? A. At 9:30 a.m. B. At 11:30 a.m. C. At 1:30 p.m. 20. What is the speaker talking about next? A. Safety information. B. The gathering time. C. Meal plans. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A We’ve rounded up the biggest (and best) art exhibitions to visit in London. Happy wandering! Francis Bacon: Human Presence, National Portrait Gallery Until January 19, 2025 This exhibition is a significant retrospective (回顾展) dedicated to one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. This exhibition features over 50 paintings that span from the late 1940s until his death in 1992. The exhibition aims not only to showcase Bacon’s artistic achievements but also to provoke thought about what it means to be human in a modern context. Entry to Saatchi Gallery costs £14. More info here. As We Rise: Photography From The Black Atlantic, Saatchi Gallery Until January 20, 2025 This incredible exhibition celebrates the Black photography, boasting a gorgeous collection of over 100 photographs from African culture. With works by Black artists from different countries, the show explore community, identity and power. From £23. More info here. The World Of Tim Burton, Design Museum Until April 21, 2025 An exhibition that gives fans an insight into the mind of treasured film director Tim Burton has landed in London. Whether you’ve been a fan of his work since Edward Scissor-hands or Batman, there’s something for you at this exhibition, which is making its last stop here in London after a decade-long tour. From £34. More info here. Drawing The Italian Renaissance (文艺复兴), The King’s Gallery Until March 9, 2025 This exhibition brings you face-to-face with the genius of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and beyond. This isn’t just a collection of some of the most significant paintings from art history; it’s an insightful showcase of the brilliant minds of the Renaissance masters. You can even sketch some art out for yourself. Price from £19. More info here. 21. Which of the following exhibitions might interest a fan of Edward Scissor-hands? A. As We Rise: Photography From The Black Atlantic. B. Drawing The Italian Renaissance. C. Francis Bacon: Human Presence. D. The World Of Tim Burton. 22. What do Francis Bacon: Human Presence and Drawing The Italian Renaissance have in common? A. They both provide chances to try painting. B. They both feature masterpieces in painting. C. They both showcase an artist’s legendary life. D. They both explore the influence of an art movement. 23. Where are you likely to read the text? A. A museum guidebook. B. A history textbook. C. A fashion magazine. D. A travel website. B In 2018, 12-year-old Damian Earley was walking his dog when he noticed garbage cans knocked over by the wind, spilling trash onto the streets of his Columbus neighborhood. Disturbed by the environmental damage, he was inspired to create The Garbage Lot, a heavy platform with a locking mechanism to keep trash cans upright (直立). His invention won the “Industry Innovator Award” at Ohio’s Invention Convention and later earned first place at the national level. Damian’s path as an inventor was shaped by his participation in the Ohio Invention League (the OIL), a nonprofit that provides free STEM education to K-12 students. Through hands-on invention competitions, he learned to “sell” his invention to judges. Writing and crafting his presentation helped sharpen his communication skills and practice entrepreneurship (创业), which are crucial for the future employment market where students will likely work in jobs that have not yet been created. Damian’s teachers particularly Sarah Priebe, admired his strong work ethic. She recalled Damian’s exceptional oral presentation in eighth grade, “You can tell he put a lot of time and practice into it. Many gifted students don’t seem to need to work as hard to excel at school, but he is always engaged and ready.” Elena and Zavier, Damian’s siblings, followed in his footsteps, creating their own inventions and receiving awards. Elena, 14, developed a device to remove bad smells from washing machines, while 11-year-old Zavier invented a drone for people with limited mobility. Their father, Matt, shared that watching the invention process take place had changed how he addressed issues in his vinyl records (黑胶唱片) business. 24. What drove Damian to create The Garbage Lot? A. His attention to neighborhood safety. B. The mess caused by fallen trash cans. C. His interest in environmental science. D. The need for an invention competition. 25. How does the OIL program prepare students for future jobs? A. By providing paid STEM education. B. By creating jobs that haven’t existed. C. By promoting entrepreneurial thinking. D. By selling invention presentation skills. 26. What quality of Damian impressed his teachers? A. Commitment. B. Intelligence. C. Curiosity. D. Leadership. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Family of Inventors. B. From Inspired to Inspiring. C. Solving Problems with OIL. D. Turning Trash into Treasure. C Whenever I get really depressed and anxious, my first impulse is to reach for my phone. Maybe I’ll get a message from a friend or discover some new distraction on social media. Unfortunately, during the past couple of years, one glance at my screen often makes me want to crawl back into bed. That changed after I made friends with a strange creature named Webot. I’m finding that it makes me feel better-and it might work for you too. Like many apps, Webot sends me messages at random. But instead of tempting me into doom scrolling with shocking news alerts, Webot asks how I’m doing. When I text Webot my troubles, it asks me friendly questions, encourages me, and invites me to express some of my darkest thoughts. There is something intensely comforting about discussing your thoughts with a machine. There are many therapy apps on the market, both free (like Webot) and paid for. But Webot is a particularly interesting case. Psychology researcher Alison Darcy at Stanford University created it after years of study. She says it was challenging on both a technical and artistic level because the chatbot is a character with its own personality. “It’s as careful a construction as you might find in a novel or poetry. Webot’s personality is humble, warm and wise, ”as Darcy puts it, “Webot isn’t an all-knowing authority. It is a mental health ally”. Best of all, Webot is always there, even when I’m lying awake in the middle of the night. That’s exactly the point, according to Darcy. “Your therapist should not be in bed with you at 2 a. m,“ she laughs. But Webot can be. You can pull up Webot at the exact moment you need it most. It is working. Last year, Darcy and her colleagues published a study showing that people like me are forming “bonds” with Webot. Bonding is a “meaningful“ process of “getting something off your chest, or managing your thoughts more objectively”. And you know what? In the bizarre world of 2023, it might be healthier to bond with a robot than be “engaged“ on social media. 28. What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. I lost interest in my phone. B. I was tired of social media. C. My phone didn’t understand my impulse. D. My phone didn’t help me feel any better. 29. According to the text, what do we know about Webot? A. It bonds with me through social media. B. It is a creature that makes me feel better. C. It communicates with me and offers comfort. D. It is a therapist helping me manage my thoughts. 30. From Darcy’s perspective, why can Webot make us feel better? A. Because it can build mental connection with us. B. Because it is free and has a favorable personality. C. Because it is carefully constructed in a novel or poetry. D. Because it can keep us informed of shocking news alert. 31. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text? A To urge us to quit social media. B. To show us the functions of Webot. C. To propose us interacting with Webot. D. To encourage us to share our thoughts. D Karen Hobbs, a well-known UK comedian, was more nervous than usual before a performance in Covent Garden, London. This time, she was performing a stand-up set (单口喜剧表演) written by ChatGPT, following three comedians who had done their actual, human material. The audience, unfamiliar with AI-generated comedy, responded with indifference. The AI’s jokes, such as one about her social life revolving around a potted plant named “Wilson”, failed to land well, leaving Hobbs feeling awkward and out of place. Alison Powell, a professor of communications at the London School of Economics, believes that AI tools like ChatGPT, which are trained on data collected from the Internet, can only recycle existing content. While these models can generate new combinations, they struggle to create original ideas. “A well-done stand-up bit can lead the audience through a funny story all the way to a laugh-out-loud punchline,” she says. “The whole time the human comedian knew exactly where he or she was going with the joke and brought the audience there. But AI doesn’t have the ability to process that kind of information, it can’t adapt in real time.” Michael Ryan, a Stanford AI expert, acknowledges the limitations of current AI in comedy, but his research is already working to perfect the audio capabilities of AI models, which will help with understanding social factors and adjusting to an audience, as well as with comedic timing. He believes that the explosive growth of the technology will produce language models with an extraordinary ability to generate genuine humour in the near future. For Powell, the pursuit of digitizing comedy requires “huge” amounts of energy and expense. “I think that probably a greater benefit would come from investing in human comedians who provide unique insight and are able to be funny across various cultures and linguistic context. After all, only they can suffer through the embarrassment of bombing in front of the audience.” For now, AI models haven’t yet figured out this particular secret sauce. Comedians can breathe a sigh of relief that they won’t have to dust off their resumes just yet. 32. Why did Karen Hobbs feel embarrassed? A. She couldn’t perform ChatGPT jokes. B. Her performance was poorly received. C. Her act came after three successful comedians. D. She was unfamiliar with the plant named “Wilson”. 33. Which of the following statements may Alison Powell agree with? A. The pursuit of digitizing comedy is worthwhile. B. Humor created by technology can be truly original. C. Human comedians are better at engaging audiences. D. AI can adapt jokes to diverse audiences in real time. 34. What is Michael Ryan’s attitude towards AI in comedy? A. Optimistic. B. Critical. C. Proud. D. Cautious. 35. What does the underlined words “dust off their resumes” probably mean? A. Guard their secrets. B. Maintain a positive image. C. Stay ahead of competitors. D. Consider changing careers. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I always admired my grandmother Jenny’ s gardening skills. But it wasn’t until a sunny afternoon in her backyard that I became interested in gardening myself. We were there to grow tomatoes. She handed me a tiny young tomato plant. ___36___ It’s a family tradition! Over time, the tiny seedling (幼苗) had grown into a large tomato plant with many juicy red tomatoes. Harvesting those tomatoes with my grandma was a joy I won’t forget. We spent hours in her kitchen making delicious homemade spaghetti sauce. ___37___ My time in the garden with my grandma showed me that gardening is more than just a hobby. It’s a way to connect with our roots. The garden became something we both loved, bringing us closer together and creating a strong bond. ___38___ I watered the plants too much and forgot to take care of the soil. It was a learning experience. But I didn’t give up. Instead, I saw these moments as opportunities to learn. I read books, went to workshops, and asked experienced gardeners in my community for advice. Yet, Mother Nature can be unpredictable. from unbearable heat to unexpected frosts. I lost some of my favorite plants due to extreme weathers. ___39___ I used drought-tolerant plants and protective coverings like shade cloths and frost blankets to help my strong plants grow. Gardening is a lifelong journey of learning. ___40___ It’s like finding a hidden library, where each plant and plot offers something new to discover. The more time I spend in the garden, the more I realise that the soil is not just a place for plants to grow — it’s also ideal ground for my personal growth. A. Gardening in cold weather will be rather tough. B. Just the smell alone brought back so many memories. C. However my first attempts at gardening didn’t go very well. D. Then she shared stories of her own grandmother doing the same. E. And grandma’s gardening journey connects with me emotionally. F. It’s always changing and requires us to stay open to new knowledge. G. But I started planting with the climate in mind instead of getting upset. 第三部分 语言运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Recently, a 70-year-old woman has won hearts with her energetic workouts on Douyin- -a social networking video platform, also known globally as TikTok, where men and women commonly show their working out or share ____41____ tips. Trying to stand out from the crowd amid the floods of such videos can often be difficult but a/an ____42____ new account, which has only been active since last year, has ____43____ to do so easily. The fitness instructor behind this account is not a young woman with a slim, well-built ____44____ that would leave viewers green with ____45____ .The star here is 70-year-old Chen Jifang, a Shanghai resident with 3 million likes on her Douyin videos. She was once even ____46____ on a reality show on China Central Television. According to her trainer, who helped to manage the Douyin account, Chen attracted more than 400,000 ____47____ within just a few months. “The main group that I wanted to encourage was people aged 30 to 50,”says Chen. “I think they will be ____48____ to work out in the gym after seeing that a granny like me can also achieve something in the gym. The message I want to ____49____ is that it is never too late to ____50____ good health.” For Chen, her ____51____ for exercising was born out of a need ____52____ desire to become famous. According to Chen her health had been ____53____ since she was a child. “In the past, whenever I felt uncomfortable, I would lie at home for an entire day,“ says Chen, who used to be a saleswoman in a local food company before retirement. She ____54____ had to give up her job after giving birth to her daughter because her health was severely affected by the pregnancy. “We cannot stop aging ____55____ exercise can slow it down, she says. “Instead of spending money on medicine, it is better to spend money on fitness.” 41. A. diet B. video C. fitness D. fashion 42. A. partly B. roughly C. extensively D. relatively 43. A. managed B. happened C. offered D. hoped 44. A. state B. condition C. muscle D. figure 45. A. envy B. fancy C. respect D. admiration 46. A. presented B. described C. featured D. displayed 47. A. friends B. followers C. instructors D. observers 48. A. motivated B. entertained C. determined D. moved 49. A. express B. convey C. carry D. leave 50. A. enjoy B. monitor C. deserve D. pursue 51. A. wish B. passion C. appeal D. preference 52. A. more than B. other than C. instead of D. regardless of 53. A. poor B. sick C. sound D. stable 54. A. mostly B. rather C. never D. even 55. A. as B. but C. until D. before 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（1-3词）。 The Crystal, located in London’s Royal Victoria Dock, is an award-winning building ___56___ (serve) as a modern and renewable energy technology model. It emphasizes environmentally-friendly ___57___ (practice) and services, seeking to inspire a worldwide sustainable transformation. The Crystal ___58___ (power) by a combination of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind. Boasting a zero carbon footprint, the building has ___59___ range of energy-saving and energy-generating features, including photovoltaic panels (光伏板) ___60___generate electricity from the sun. The building’s sustainability is further evident in ___61___ (it) expansive green roof, which is insulated (绝缘的), making it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter while also providing a habitat for birds and other wildlife. Inside the building, some sensors (传感器) are designed to detect movement ___62___ adjust the lighting accordingly to maximize energy efficiency. In addition to its sustainability ___63___ (achieve) through energy efficiency, The Crystal is committed to spreading the message of sustainability. The Crystal ___64___ (offer) workshops, seminars, and other events to inspire others to reduce their carbon footprints and lead more sustainable lifestyles. The Crystal is a shining beacon of sustainability and an example of renewable energy’s immense potential. Through its commitment to sustainability and its pioneering use of renewable energy sources, The Crystal is an outstanding example of ____65____ can be accomplished when we prioritize sustainability. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你的英国好友Linda来信说她计划暑假独自来华旅游，但遭到了父母的反对，为此他跟父母大吵一架，深感沮丧。请你给她写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 表示对Linda情绪的理解； 2. 提出两条可行的建议。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右。 2.请按以下格式作答。 Dear Linda, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（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。 There is one incident in my life that makes me want to say thank you to the person involved. My story happened in June, 1975. It began when my family was finally notified that we had successfully met all the requirements to emigrate (移民) to Canada. We immediately set about selling our household goods to have enough money to start our life in a new country. However, our government only allowed us to use a small portion of the money to pay for the flight tickets. The rest was required to be sent directly to a bank account in Canada. The only cash we were allowed to take along with us was $16. For me and the children, this was our first time out of the country and the first time to be travelling by plane. We were all very amazed by everything new we were experiencing. We did not yet have TVs in our home country. So we were excited about watching the in-flight movies. On the flight, the stewardess came around to distribute the headphones to passengers. But since we were flying economy class, we were told that the headphones cost $1. The kids looked at us longingly and asked if they could have a dollar for a set of headphones which they would share. Knowing we had only $16 with us in cash until we reached Canada, I knew that we could not afford to waste the money on headphones — not even one set. When we explained our dilemma to the kids, they accepted it without complaint. But our disappointment must have shown clearly. A gentleman nearby handed his headphones to us, smiling, without saying a word. 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。 The kids’ faces lit up with joy. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This incident definitely had a powerful effect on me and our children. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$