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英语参考答案 第一部分 听力 1—5 CBACB 6—10 BCBCC 11—15 ABACC 16—20 BAABA 第二部分 阅读理解 第一节 21. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据What We Look for in a Volunteer部分中的"We ask volunteers to commit a half day a week for three to four months, minimum. (我们要求志愿者每周至少花半天时间，持续三到四个月)"可知，B项中的"two-month"不符合要求。 22. 答案：D 解析：细节理解题。根据Benefits of Volunteering部分中"Visit all parts of the museum without any charge. (免费参观博物馆的所有部分)"可知，志愿者可以免费参观整个博物馆，包含特殊展览。 23. 答案：A 解析：细节理解题。根据表格中School Programs介绍中的"Volunteers aged 18 and above will support staff in the delivery of workshops to school groups(18岁及以上的志愿者将协助工作人员为学校团体举办研讨会)"可知，学校项目的志愿者需要协助举办研讨会。 24. 答案：D 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句"This is one of many 'back in my day' stories Chayka uses to illustrate his argument that algorithms have 'flattened culture'."可知，夏卡在书中通过他的亲身经历来阐述他的观点——算法使文化变得扁平化。 25. 答案：B 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，夏卡在书中提到了他对Coltrane的爵士乐歌曲的个人发现，并强调如果通过 Spotify的算法来推荐，他可能不会爱上这首歌，因为算法可能不会推荐这么长的歌曲。这反映了算法对个人品位的潜在影响。根据第三段第一句"This is one of many 'back in my day' stories Chayka uses to illustrate his argument that algorithms have 'flattened culture'."可知，这(指第二段的例子)是夏卡用来说明算法"使文化扁平化"这一观点的众多"过去"故事之一。综上可推知，这本书主要是关于技术(即算法)是如何影响我们的个人品位的。 26. 答案：D 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的"He...argues that recommendation systems undermine personal taste (他认为推荐系统会破坏个人品味)"和"what we see now are algorithms turning taste into consumerism (我们现在看到的是将品位变成消费主义的算法)"可知，夏卡认为推荐系统削弱了个人选择和审美判断，将品味变成了消费主义，由此可推知，他对现代推荐系统持批评态度。 27. 答案：A 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句"The book may be most useful in these sections, where Chayka and his interviewees attempt to make sense of how internet algorithms have shaped their own lives and work. (这本书可能在这些部分最有用，在这些部分中，夏卡和他的受访者试图理解互联网算法如何影响他们自己的生活和工作)"可推知，作者在最后一段想要展示这本书的精彩之处。 28. 答案：A 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段"Lizards that once resided in forests but now hang around urban areas of Puerto Rico have genetically morphed (变化) to survive life in the city, researchers have found."可知，研究人员发现，曾经栖息在森林中的蜥蜴已经发生了基因变异以使其适应在城市中生存。 29. 答案：D 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段"The study analyzed 96 Anolis lizards, comparing the genetic makeup of forest-dwellers to those living in Puerto Rico's capital. Scientists found that 33 genes within the lizard genome were repeatedly associated with urbanization."可知，研究人员通过分析生活在城市和森林里的阿诺利斯蜥蜴，发现蜥蜴的基因反复和城市化有关。 30. 答案：A 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的"He said he was excited that the scientists were able to detect such a clear genomic signature of adaptation ..."可推知，Wouter Halfwerk对这项研究是赞同的、认可的。 31. 答案：D 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句"Halfwerk, whose own research showed how one frog species changed its mating call in urban areas, said scientists should look next for possible constraints (限制) on the evolutionary response and how morphology relates to mating behavior."可知，接下来的研究可能会集中在进化反应中的局限性上。 32. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段"Now, one Japanese startup, Spiber, is exploring how spider webs could transform the clothing industry. The biotech company started by making a spider-silk-like material in the lab and has since expanded its fabric range to include more sustainable alternatives to wool and cashmere, says Kenji Higashi, head of business development at Spiber."可知，现在，一家名为Spiber的日本初创公司正在探索蜘蛛网如何改变服装行业。Spiber的业务发展主管Kenji Higashi表示，Spiber作为生物技术公司，最初在实验室内研制一种类似蜘蛛丝的材料，并织造成面料，是羊毛、羊绒等材料的可持续替代品。故Spiber实验室研究的主要目的是发明蜘蛛丝的替代品。 33. 答案：A 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句"Later, the team discovered that the spider silk alternative shrinks (收缩) when wet, so they modified the protein to get a fiber with desirable properties, such as water proof and increased strength, which is suitable for an outdoor jacket."可知，后来，研究小组发现，蜘蛛丝替代品受潮缩水，因此他们修改这种蛋白质，得到了一种具有理想性能的纤维，如防水和增加了强度，这适用于户外夹克。由此可知，发现蜘蛛丝替代品受潮缩水后，研究小组调整了蛋白质。 34. 答案：C 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句"Later, the team discovered that the spider silk alternative shrinks (收缩) when wet, so they modified the protein to get a fiber with desirable properties, such as water proof and increased strength, which is suitable for an outdoor jacket."可知，Spiber产品的强度高；根据倒数第二段最后两句"Higashi says Spiber's biodegradable products are predicted to generate just one-fifth of the carbon emissions of animal-based fibers once they are in mass production. And it is now developing a process that will transform abandoned clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation. (Higashi说，Spiber的可生物降解产品一旦大规模生产，预计产生的碳排放量仅为动物纤维的五分之一。该公司目前正在开发一种工艺，将废弃的由棉花等天然材料制成的衣服转化为发酵所需的糖)"可知，Spiber产品是环保的，即可持续的。 35. 答案：B 解析：主旨大意题。根据最后两段可知，时装业是世界上污染最严重的行业之一。它每年产生大约21亿吨二氧化碳。Higashi说，Spiber的可生物降解产品一旦大规模生产，预计产生的碳排放量仅为动物纤维的五分之一。该公司目前正在开发一种工艺，将废弃的由棉花等天然材料制成的衣服转化为发酵所需的糖。目前，Spiber正在努力扩大生产，并为其产品的全面商业发布做好准备，Higashi说，Spiber希望其技术能够帮助"解决我们面临的一些重大全球挑战。"由此可推知，最后两段主要介绍了Spiber的可生物降解产品的环境价值。 第二节 36. 答案：E 解析：空格前提到"许多人想知道他们的工作表现何时达到或超出期望"。这里需要一个句子来说明这种认可的意义。选项E"工作中的认可正式确认了员工的积极表现"，与前文提到的"他们的工作表现何时达到或超出期望"相呼应，表明认可是对工作表现的一种肯定。 37. 答案：F 解析：空格前提到了"认可可以采取多种形式"。选项F提供了认可可能采取的具体形式，包括"一封感谢电子邮件、团队会议上的一句评语或公司的一个奖项"。 38. 答案：C 解析：空格前提到了"关于你工作表现的正面反馈可以激励你继续做好工作"。这里需要一个句子来说明这种正面反馈如何影响员工。选项C"这激励你继续达到表现期望"，与前文提到的"当你收到关于你工作表现的正面反馈时"相衔接，表明正面反馈可以让员工保持良好表现或提升工作表现。 39. 答案：B 解析：空格位于句首，需要用一个能引出后文的句子，来概述认可对工作满意度的影响。选项B"Recognition from others at work can enhance job satisfaction."恰当地引出了后文将要讨论的主题，即工作中来自他人的认可将如何提升工作满意度。后文提到了工作满意度带来的自信、对工作稳定性的安全感以及个人成就感的提升——这些都是"工作中的认可增强工作满意度"的具体体现。 40. 答案：G 解析：空格前提到"如果你想在职业上晋升到更高职位，获得认可能够帮助你为此做准备"。这里需要一个句子来说明"认可如何帮助员工做晋升准备"。选项G"来自你经理的正式认可增强你实现目标的信心"，与前文提到的"如果你想在职业上晋升到更高职位"相衔接，表明"认可可以帮助员工为晋升做好准备"。 第三部分 语言知识运用 第一节 41. 答案：B 解析：考查动词。根据上文提到的"看到了交警"和下文中的"my speed instantly, and I wasn't speeding."可知，此处是说作者立即检查了一下自己的车速，看看是不是超速了。maintain意为"保持"；check意为"检查"；improve意为"改善"；reduce意为"减少"。故选B。 42. 答案：B 解析：考查动词短语。根据下文的an appointment with my doctor可知，作者是去赴约。return to意为"返回到"；head to意为"前往"；set up意为"设立"；put off意为"推迟"。故选B。 43. 答案：A 解析：考查形容词。根据下文的hesitating for a while可知，作者着急去赴约，同时还想去救助受伤的狗，所以是纠结的。(be) torn意为"左右为难的"；embarrassed意为"尴尬的"；tired意为"疲倦的"；annoyed意为"烦恼的"。故选A。 44. 答案：C 解析：考查介词短语。根据下文的a ticket by going to the turnout可知，作者冒着被开罚单的风险回到有交警在的避险车道。for lack of意为"因缺乏"；in exchange for 意为"以换取"；at risk of意为"有风险"；in case of意为"以防；假使"。故选C。 45. 答案： A 解析：考查动词(短语)。根据下文的his window and said可知，此处是指"摇下车窗"。roll down意为"摇下(车窗)"；break意为"打破"；shut意为"关闭"；knock on意为"敲击"。故选A。 46. 答案：C 解析：考查名词。根据上文中的"But hesitating for a while, I decided I would go back _____ a ticket by going to the turnout."可知，此处是指"罚款单"。ticket是原词复现。excuse 意为"借口"；promise意为"承诺"；ticket意为"(交通违章)通知单，罚款单"；drink意为"饮料"。故选C。 47. 答案：A 解析：考查名词。根据下文的I followed and we found her可知，此处是说"交警知道了狗的位置后就立刻前往"。way意为"方式"；phone意为"电话"；air意为"空气"；move意为"移动"。故选A。 48. 答案：D 解析：考查动词。根据上文的The police pulled out his kettle and和空后的a water bowl可知，此处是指"交警临时制作了一个水碗"。polish意为"擦亮"；clean意为"清洁"；position意为"安置；安装"；fashion意为"制作"。故选D。 49. 答案：C 解析：考查形容词。根据下文的but frozen in weakness可知，狗见到陌生人会感到害怕。fond意为"喜欢的"；ashamed意为"羞愧的"；scared意为"害怕的"；free意为"自由的"。故选C。 50. 答案：B 解析：考查名词。根据下文的She drank that water down in minutes可知，狗意识到交警和作者的好意。message意为"信息"；kindness意为"好心"；courage意为"勇气"；progress意为"进步"。故选B。 51. 答案：D 解析：考查副词。根据语境和下文中的"telling me he would stay there until she _____ him, so he can get her to a shelter, or take her home"可知，狗尽管喝了水，但是一直保持警惕。secretly意为"秘密地"；strangely意为"奇怪地"；gratefully意为"感激地"；watchfully意为"警惕地"。故选D。 52. 答案：D 解析：考查名词。根据上文中的"I turned in and the traffic police was still there! He _____ his window and said 'Yep! I'm here'."可知，交警回到车上并取来椅子和伞。home意为"家"；office意为"办公室"；hotel意为"酒店"；vehicle意为"车辆"。故选D。 53. 答案：C 解析：考查动词。根据上文可知，狗尽管喝了水，但是一直保持警惕，所以此处是指"交警要等到狗完全信任他了，才能带她走"。change意为"改变"；value意为"重视"；trust意为"信任"；attend意为"出席，照顾，随同"。故选C。 54. 答案：A 解析：考查形容词。根据上文可知，作者开车返回去向交警求助，所以此处是说"他在恰当的时间出现"。right意为"恰当的；正确的"；same意为"相同的"；first意为"第一的"；worst意为"最坏的"。故选A。 55. 答案：B 解析：考查动词。根据上文中的one of those little messages可知，此处是指"提醒我们世界上美好事物的小信息之一"。accuse意为"控告"；remind意为"提醒"；suspect意为"怀疑"；inform意为"通知"。故选B。 第二节 56. 答案：walks 解析：考查名词。句意：……一群来自各行各业的埃塞俄比亚汉语爱好者正在一间小而充满活力的教室里热切地专注于练习汉语对话……。此处的all walks of life表示"各行各业"，故填walks。 57. 答案：is 解析：考查时态和主谓一致。句意：这所独特的机构名为"'你好哈贝沙'语言培训学校"，是埃塞俄比亚第一所这样的机构……。根据句意和语法，此处是该句的谓语部分，主语是This unique institution；另外，上下文使用的是一般现在时，故填is。 58. 答案：established 解析：考查非谓语动词。句意：这所独特的机构名为"'你好哈贝沙'语言培训学校"，是埃塞俄比亚第一所这样的机构，其建立的总体目标是引领中埃文化和语言交流。理解句意并分析句子可知，此处是过去分词短语作后置定语(establish与institution是逻辑上的动宾关系)。故填established。 59. 答案：where 解析：考查定语从句。句意：这一切都始于2017年Zelalem前往中国时，他在华中的湖北省黄石市学习了四年的国际法。此处的限制性定语从句修饰China，从句中缺少地点状语。故填where。 60. 答案：Following 解析：考查介词。句意：回到埃塞俄比亚后，Zelalem注意到埃塞俄比亚同胞对学习汉语的需求日益增长。_____ his return to Ethiopia作时间状语，表示"回到埃塞俄比亚之后"。following作介词，意为"在……之后"，故填Following。 61. 答案：of 解析：考查介词。句意：意识到在解决这一需求方面的差距，并且在他对中国文化和语言的新产生的仰慕的推动下，这位年轻人于2022年创办了这所语言培训学校。根据句意可知，此处考查短语aware of"意识到……"，故填of。 62. 答案：the 解析：考查冠词。句意：意识到在解决这一需求方面的差距，并且在他对中国文化和语言的新产生的仰慕的推动下，这位年轻人于2022年创办了这所语言培训学校……。此处是第二次提及这所学校，表示特指。故填the。 63. 答案：simply 解析：考查副词。句意：……成为这个东非国家的第一所专门教授汉语的私立语言教学机构。这里要用副词作状语。故填simply。 64. 答案：to introduce/introduce 解析：考查非谓语动词。句意：他的愿景是简单的，那就是"不仅要教授这门语言，还要介绍和传授塑造中国人世界观的独特观点和习俗"。句中的not only... but also...结构被用来连接两个并列的动作。根据前面的to teach the language可知，此空应填to introduce。或者可以省略to，直接填introduce。 65. 答案：and 解析：考查连词。句意：这所学校的独特之处在于，我们不仅教授语言，还教授文化、行为标准和中国人看待世界的方式……。由句意可知，此处是并列关系，故要用and连接并列成分。 第四部分 写作 第一节 Last Friday, our school organized a visit to a food factory for us students with the goal of learning about food processing and food safety procedures. Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the staff. The director then gave a brief introduction to the history of the factory. After that, we were shown around the factory, where we observed how mooncakes were made. At the end of the visit, we were invited to taste the freshly made mooncakes. The activity was well-received by all the students. Not only did it provide us with insight into the traditional food-making process but it allowed us to appreciate the hard work and skill involved in creating these delicious treats. We hope our school will arrange more such informative activities in the future. 第二节 Paragraph 1: About two weeks later, on a sunny morning, a package arrived at the doorstep of the Hatton's. The moment they saw the famous Future World logo on the box, a glimmer of hope sparked within them. "Leilani must be over the moon when she sees Jofli," Cullen thought. So she decided to surprise Leilani and let her open the parcel. Later, opening it with trembling hands, Leilani's face lit up like a thousand stars. Cullen told her that a princess found it for her, and she believed it with all her heart. The teddy had always been important to her, so she was extremely delighted. Paragraph 2: Leilani held the beloved teddy bear tightly to her chest as if afraid it might disappear again. Then, she turned to her family, her eyes full of gratitude and love. "Thank you for this wonderful surprise," she said. Moreover, Leilani couldn't wait to share her joy with her friends. Proudly, she took it to school for a show-and-tell presentation, excited as she recounted her amazing story. And she even wrote an adorable thank-you note to Future World, saying, "Dear Princess, thank you for finding Jofli. Love, Lani." 附：听力录音材料 Text 1 M: I think I left my basketball in the playground yesterday. Can we go and see if it is there? W: Simon called last night to say you left it in the locker at our gym. Text 2 W: Hello. I'm a reporter. Can you tell me something about your job? M: Though a little tiring and busy, I think it's very satisfactory. I feel I'm always full of energy, especially with a group of children around me. Text 3 W: What special New Year gifts do you plan to give this year? M: I still have no idea. Maybe for my mother a scarf, for my father something like a mobile phone, and for my brother I really want to give him a book. Text 4 M: Susan, let's go to the cinema. W: I'd like to, but my bike is being repaired now. The bus station is too far away. I think we'd better take the subway. M: OK, that sounds great. Text 5 M: Excuse me, when does the train for Princeton leave? In fifteen minutes? W: Let me see. There's one that will leave in half an hour, and another one in an hour. M: Thank you. I'll take the earlier one. Text 6 M: Do you want me to pick you up, or will you be walking home from school today? W: Dad, I told you yesterday I was going to Laura's house. I'll just take the bus with her. We're going to help each other write our history papers. M: Is this still the paper on World War I you two were writing? W: No, we finished that one last week. She's writing a paper on Rome now, and I'm writing about Paris. M: That's exciting! Just make sure you're home for dinner. Text 7 M: Have you ever been to this concert hall before? W: No, this is my first time. M: The sound is amazing. They designed it, so you have a great audio experience no matter where you sit. W: I agree and people go to it mainly for the comfortable environment. How did you get these tickets anyway? I thought they had been sold out. M: They had, but my sister is in the band. She plays the violin. W: Well, tell her thanks for me. Do you play any instruments? M: No. I tried to learn to play the piano, but I'm not gifted like my sister. How about you? W: I play the guitar. Text 8 M: I've been meaning to ask you what you are going to do when our Chinese course is finished. W: I don't know. I think I might take a more advanced class. M: Oh, is there a chance of you doing that? W: Maybe, but I'm not quite sure. If I don't take a more advanced class, I may get a private tutor. What do you think I should do? M: Well, I don't know. As for me, a part-time job will be beneficial to my Chinese study. W: Practice in daily life can make the language more lively. M: Yes, in that case, I can communicate with the local Chinese speakers to improve my Chinese. W: That's interesting. Will you really do that way? M: Yes, I feel it makes sense. I can have a chance to practice Chinese in the company where I work part-time. W: I would like to join you. If it is convenient, please fill in the application form for me, too. M: With pleasure. Text 9 M: I have been studying maps and learning about different countries recently. Two weeks ago I read a travel guide and thought that I would like to write one. W: Your friends read comic books and short stories. You are into travel guides? M: Actually, I am going to write one so I can put some of it in the school newspaper. W: Fantastic. I'm so busy. I usually go to the library about twice a month. Sometimes I return books late. And it's so quiet there. M: The librarians are helpful and kind. They even let me take out ten books at a time. I am going on vacation, so I need a few extra. I usually read eight books a month. You should go more often. The librarians can help you find the kind of books you like. W: Really? I would like to find some books on physics. My sister at university told me about her science classes. Chemistry and biology sound okay, but physics interests me most. Text 10 British people spend more time watching TV, playing games, and using mobile phones and computers than sleeping. Research by a communication agency has found that Britons use technology for 30 minutes longer than they sleep. The average UK adult uses technology for 8 hours and 45 minutes a day. Many people are on the phone or online while watching television. Watching television is the most popular activity. Adults watch an average of three hours a day. People understand digital technology most when they are 14 or 15. Technology is changing the way people communicate. Scientists warn that we are becoming more antisocial. They say we are moving away from face-to-face conversations because of technology. They add that people are becoming dependent on their smartphones. Technology also means people are working at home after they finish work and get home. 英语·参考答案 第5页（共5页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$听力考试正式开始。I think I left my basketball in the playground yesterday. Can we go and see if IT is there? Simon called last night to say you left IT in the locker at our gym. Hello, i'm a reporter. Can you tell me something about your job? Though a little tiring and busy, I think it's a very satisfactory. I feel i'm always full of energy, especially with a group of children around to me. What special new year gift do you plan to give this year? I still have no idea. Maybe for my mother, a scarf, for my father, something like a mobile phone, and for my brother, I really want to give him a book. Susan, let's go to the cinema . i'd lie to, but my bike is being prepared. now. The bus station is too far away. I think we'd Better take . the subway. Okay, that sounds great. Excuse me, when does the train for princeton leave in fifteen minutes? Let me see. There is one that will live in half an hour and another one in an hour. Thank you. I'll take the earlier one. Do you want me to pick you up, or will you be walking home from school today? Dad, I told you yesterday I was going to Laura house. I'll just take the bus with her. We're going to help each other write our history papers. Is this still the paper on world or one youtube writing? No, we finish that one last week. She's writing a paper on rome now and i'm writing about terrorists. That's exciting. Just make sure your home for dinner. Do you want me to pick you up, or will you be walking home from school today? Dad, I told you yesterday I was going to Laura house. I'll just take the bus with her. We're going to help each other write our history papers. Is this still the paper on world or one you two were writing? No, we finish that one last week. She's writing a paper on rome now and i'm writing about terrace. That's exciting. Just make sure your home for dinner. Have you ever been to this concert hall before? No, this is my first time. The sound is amazing. They designed IT. So you have a great audio experience no matter where you sit. I agree. And people go to IT, mainly for the comfortable environment. How did you get these tickets anyway? I thought they had been sold out. They had but my sister is in the band. He plays the violin. Well, tell her, thanks for me. Do you play any instruments? No, I tried to learn to play the piano, but i'm not gifted like my sister. 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Practice in daily life can make the language more likely. Yes, in that case, I can communicate with the local chinese speakers to improve my chinese. That's interesting. Will you really do that way? Yes, I feel that makes sense. I can have a chance to practice chinese in the company where I work part time. I would like to join you if IT is convenient, please fill in the application form . for me too, with pleasure. I've been meaning to ask you what you are going to do when our chinese courses finished. I don't know. I think I might take a more advanced class. Oh, is that a chance of you doing that? Maybe, but i'm not quite sure if I don't take a more advanced class, I may get a private to or what you think I should do. Well, I don't know. As for me, a part time job will be beneficial to my chinese study . practice in daily life can make the language more lively. Yes, in that case, I can communicate with the local chinese speakers to improve my chinese. That's interesting. Will you really do that way? Yes, I feel that makes sense. I can have a chance to practice chinese in the company where I work part time. I would like to join you if IT is convenient, please fill in the application form for me too. with pleasure. I have been studying maps and learning about different countries recently. Two weeks ago, I read a travel guide and thought that I would like to write one. Your friends read comic books and short stories. You are into travel guide. Actually, I am going to write one so I can put some of IT in the school . new paper. I'm so busy, I usually go to the library about twice a month. Sometimes I return books late and is so quiet there. The library, arians are helpful and kind. They even let me take out ten books at a time. I am going on vacation, so I need a few extra. I usually read eight books a month. You should go more often. The librarians can help you find the kind of books you like. really. I would like to find some books on physics. My sister at university told me about her science classes. Chemistry and biology sound okay, but physics interests me most. I have been studying maps and learning about different countries recently. Two weeks ago, I read a travel guide and thought that I would like to write one. Your friends read comic books and short stories. You are into travel guide. Actually, I am going to write one so I can put some of IT in the school newspaper. fantastic. I'm so busy. I usually go to the library about twice a month. Sometimes I return books late and is so quiet there. The librarians are helpful and kind. They even let me take out ten books at a time. I am going on vacation, so I need a few extra. I usually read eight books a month. You should go more often. The library, arians can help you find the kind of books you like. Really, I would like to find some books. S on physics. My sister at university told me about her science classes. Chemistry and biology sound okay, but physics interests me most. British people spend more time watching T, V, playing games and using mobile phones and computers and sleeping. Research by a communication agency has found that britain use technology for thirty minutes longer than they sleep. The average U. K. Adult uses technology for eight hours and forty five minutes a day. Many people are on the phones online while watching television. Watching television is the most popular activity. Adults watching average of three hours a day. People understand the digital technology most when they are fourteen or fifteen. Technology is changing the way people communicate. Scientists warn that we are becoming more antisocial. They say we are moving away from face to face conversations because of technology. They add that people are becoming dependent on their smart phones. Technology also means people are working at home after they finish work and to get home. British people spend more time watching T, V, playing games and using mobile phones and computers, and sleeping, researched by a communication agency, has found that britain use technology for thirty minutes longer than they sleep. The average U. K. Adult uses technology for eight hours and forty five minutes a day. Many people are on the phones online while watching television. Watching television is the most popular activity. Adults watching average of three hours a day. People understand the digital technology most when they are fourteen or fifteen. Technology is changing the way people communicate. Scientists warn that we are becoming more antisocial. They say we are moving away from face to face conversations because of technology. They add that people are becoming dependent on their smart phones. Technology also means people are working at home after they finish work and get home. 听力部分到此结束。 英语 分值：150分 时间：120分钟 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂 到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where is the ball? A. In the classroom. B. In the playground. C. In the locker. 2. How does the man feel about his job? A. Uninterested. B. Satisfied. C. Tired. 3. What does the man plan to buy for his brother? A. A book. B. A scarf. C. A mobile phone. 4. How will the speakers go to the cinema? A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By subway. 5. When will the earlier train leave? A. In fifteen minutes. B. In thirty minutes. C. In an hour. 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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Which topic did the girl already write about? A. Paris. B. World War I. C. Rome. 7. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the man like about the concert hall? A. The design of the hall. B. The amazing sound. C. The comfortable environment. 9. What instrument does the woman play? A. The violin. B. The piano. C. The guitar. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What is the woman's initial plan after the Chinese course? A. To get a private tutor. B. To get a part-time job. C. To take an advanced class. 11. What does the man think is the most helpful way to learn Chinese for him? A. A part-time job. B. A tutor's teaching. C. A Chinese teacher. 12. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Take Chinese lessons with her. B. Fill in the application form for her. C. Communicate with her frequently. 13. Who are the speakers probably? A. Foreign students in China. B. Overseas Chinese students. C. Experienced Chinese learners. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What kind of books has the man been reading recently? A. Comic books. B. Short stories. C. Travel guides. 15. How often does the woman go to the library? A. Once a day. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month. 16. How many books does the man usually read in a month? A. Six. B. Eight. C. Ten. 17. What subject is the woman most interested in? A. Physics. B. Chemistry. C. Biology. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How long does the average UK adult use technology? A. More than 8 hours. B. Up to 8 hours. C. About 45 minutes. 19. Which of the following is the most popular activity? A. Playing games. B. Watching TV. C. Surfing the Internet. 20. How does technology affect people's life according to the man? A. People can work at home. B. People become more independent. C. People have more opportunities to talk. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A At the Canadian Museum of Nature, getting involved is only natural! Inspire visitors and school groups with special exhibitions, permanent exhibitions, movies and galleries in the museum. Join our team of Nature Volunteers to learn about and protect natural history. What We Look for in a Volunteer ● Although some volunteers have a specialized knowledge of natural history, a willingness to learn is more important than qualifications. ● Volunteers must attend training to review information relevant to professional knowledge about their position. ● A security clearance must also be successfully completed. ● We ask volunteers to commit a half day a week for three to four months, minimum. Commitment to the schedule is beneficial for all. ● The museum operates in English and French. We are always looking for volunteers speaking both languages, but this is not a requirement for most positions. Benefits of Volunteering ● Visit all parts of the museum without any charge. ● Attend lectures and workshops (if space allows). ● Make connections to people with similar natural history, museum and community service interests. ● Develop job-related customer service, teamwork, interpersonal and administrative skills. ● Get discounts on gifts at the Nature Boutique! Volunteer Opportunities School Programs Youth Opportunities Volunteers aged 18 and above will support staff in the delivery of workshops to school groups in the museum galleries (during the school year) and play a key role during the breakout activities, assisting students in their explorations and discoveries. Applicants should be comfortable working with children in a busy environment. During winter and spring school breaks, there may be a limited number of volunteer opportunities for youth ranging in age from 14 to 17. Volunteers would assist with enhancing our visitors' experience and/or the delivery of special programmes. 21. Who are disqualified for the position? A. Those under the age of 18. B. Those available in a two-month holiday. C. Those speaking no French. D. Those with insufficient natural knowledge. 22. What can volunteers enjoy? A. Attendance at all lectures. B. Gifts from the Nature Boutique. C. Training in customer service. D. Free access to special exhibitions. 23. What should volunteers in the School Programs do? A. Help hold workshops. B. Organize breakout activities. C. Keep the environment busy. D. Teach children in the museum. B New Yorker writer Kyle Chayka came of age alongside the internet. As a teen, he published his own blog and joined forums (论坛) for the Dave Matthews Band. He discovered one of his favorite jazz songs—John Coltrane's full version of "My Favorite Things"—driving around at night, listening to the local radio station. Chayka misses this time—and the ways, then, that personal discoveries like these were made. In his new book, Filter World: How Algorithms (算法) Flattened Culture, Chayka says he never would have fallen in love with Coltrane's song if he'd heard it on Spotify, an online music streaming service. He says he doubts Spotify's algorithm would even suggest it, because the song is so long. And that, even if it did, he wouldn't have learned anything about Coltrane as an artist, because the Spotify interface doesn't provide the same context that a radio DJ does, sharing details between songs. The person behind the song choice, he argues, made his emerging interest in Coltrane possible in a way modern recommendation systems cannot. This is one of many "back in my day" stories Chayka uses to illustrate his argument that algorithms have "flattened culture". Thanks to recommendation, generators like Netflix's top picks and Spotify's autoplay suggestions, "the least troublesome and perhaps least meaningful pieces of culture are promoted," Chayka argues. He admits that quality is subjective when judging these things, and instead argues that recommendation systems undermine personal taste. Taste, he writes, was once a combination of personal choices and popular influence—but now algorithms rely more on choices of the masses. Developing taste requires effort and active engagement, but what we see now are algorithms turning taste into consumerism. A central point of the book, in fact, is that people today are not only well aware of the power of algorithms, but they can't escape them. He interviews a young woman who wonders if "what I like is what I actually like," worried that her taste is so shaped by algorithms that she can't trust herself. The book may be most useful in these sections, where Chayka and his interviewees attempt to make sense of how internet algorithms have shaped their own lives and work. 24. Why does Chayka tell his own experience in his book? A. To promote his new book. B. To attract readers' attention. C. To explain the background. D. To support his opinion. 25. What is the book Filter World: How Algorithms Flattened Culture mainly about? A. How early internet shapes our culture. B. How technology influences our personal taste. C. How social media changes our view of reality. D. How digital platform redefines mass consumption. 26. What is Chayka's attitude towards modern recommendation systems? A. Ambiguous. B. Favorable. C. Tolerant. D. Critical. 27. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A. Show the highlights of the book. B. Comment on the structure of the book. C. Summarize the main arguments. D. Praise Chayka's writing styles. C Lizards that once resided in forests but now hang around urban areas of Puerto Rico have genetically morphed (变化) to survive life in the city, researchers have found. The Puerto Rican crested anole, a brown lizard with a bright orange throat fan, has sprouted special scales (鳞片) to better cling to smooth surfaces such as walls and windows, scientists say. "We are watching evolution as it's unfolding," said Kristin Winchell, a biology professor. As urbanization intensifies around the world, it's important to understand how organisms adapt and humans can design cities in ways that support all species, Winchell said. The study analyzed 96 Anolis lizards, comparing the genetic makeup of forest-dwellers to those living in Puerto Rico's capital. Scientists found that 33 genes within the lizard genome were repeatedly associated with urbanization. "You can hardly get closer to a smoking gun," said Wouter Halfwerk, an evolutionary ecologist who was not involved in the study. He said he was excited that the scientists were able to detect such a clear genomic signature of adaptation: "The ultimate goal within the field of urban adaptive evolution is to find evidence for heritable traits and their genomic architecture. " The changes in these lizards, whose life spans are roughly seven years, can occur quickly, within 30 to 80 generations, enabling them to escape from predators and survive in urban areas, Winchell added. The larger limbs, for example, enable them to run more quickly across a hot parking lot, and the special scales to hold onto surfaces far more smooth than trees. The study focused on adult male lizards, so it's unclear whether females are changing in the same way or at the same rate as males, and at which point in a lizard's life the changes are occurring. Halfwerk, whose own research showed how one frog species changed its mating call in urban areas, said scientists should look next for possible constraints (限制) on the evolutionary response and how morphology relates to mating behavior. 28. What do researchers find about lizards in the study? A. Lizards evolve to adapt to the human cities. B. Lizards are not capable of surviving in the urban areas. C. Lizards have a negative impact on smooth surfaces of modern buildings. D. Lizards no longer have natural habitat in forests as a result of urbanization. 29. How did the researchers conduct the study? A. By analyzing previous research data. B. By comparing different lizard species. C. By citing the famous scientists' words. D. By studying Anolis lizards in urban and natural areas. 30. What was Wouter Halfwerk's attitude toward the study? A. Favorable. B. Tolerant. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful. 31. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. All frog species have changed its mating call in urban areas. B. Only adult male lizards evolve to have larger limbs and special scales. C. Halfwerk will continue to study how morphology relates to mating behavior. D. The future study might focus on the limitations on the evolutionary response. D Five times stronger than steel, spider silk's unique qualities were recognised by the Ancient Greeks—and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. Now, one Japanese startup, Spiber, is exploring how spider webs could transform the clothing industry. The biotech company started by making a spider-silk-like material in the lab and has since expanded its fabric range to include more sustainable alternatives to wool and cashmere, says Kenji Higashi, head of business development at Spiber. Spiders create webs by giving out liquid protein that will later change into silk. Kazuhide Sekiyama and Junichi Sugahara, Spiber's founders, decided to create a material that is identical to spider silk. They studied "thousands of different spider species," as well as other silk-producing species, and collected a database of silk varieties. Having successfully produced the spider silk alternative, the team went on to develop a range of fabrics by changing the protein order. Spiber's fibers are made by fermenting (发酵) water, sugar and nutrients with specially modified microbes (改良微生物) in steel tanks to produce protein polymers to be made into a fiber. Later, the team discovered that the spider silk alternative shrinks (收缩) when wet, so they modified the protein to get a fiber with desirable properties, such as water proof and increased strength, which is suitable for an outdoor jacket. Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It produces around 2.1 billion metric tons of CO2 every year. Higashi says Spiber's biodegradable products are predicted to generate just one-fifth of the carbon emissions of animal-based fibers once they are in mass production. And it is now developing a process that will transform abandoned clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation. Currently trying to expand its production and getting ready for a full commercial launch of its products, Spiber hopes its technology will help to "solve some of the big global challenges that we're facing," says Higashi. 32. What is a primary purpose of Spiber's research in the lab? A. To develop new applications of spider silk. B. To invent a replacement for spider silk. C. To transform the structure of spider silk. D. To study silk-producing spider species. 33. How did the team address the shrinking problem? A. By adapting the protein. B. By diversifying microbes. C. By wetting the fiber. D. By lengthening fermenting time. 34. What can best describe Spiber's products? A. Fancy and stylish. B. Costly yet profitable. C. Strong and sustainable. D. Lightweight yet resource-consuming. 35. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about? A. The practical application of Spiber's products. B. The environmental value of Spiber's products. C. The technical challenges of Spiber's products. D. The potential markets of Spiber's products. 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。 Many people want to know when they are meeting or going beyond expectations for their job performance. 36 This recognition usually comes from an employee's coworkers, manager or department supervisor (主管). Work recognition can come in many forms. 37 If you'd like to get recognition for your work, it's helpful to understand some of the benefits of receiving recognition at work for your performance. Getting recognition from your coworkers or manager can motivate you to continue doing your job well. When you receive positive feedback about your performance, you understand what your team or manager values about your work. 38 It can in turn give you more pride in your work. 39 This satisfaction makes you feel confident about your work performance and secure about your job stability with a company. Feeling satisfied in your job also leads you to feel more productive and relaxed outside of the workplace, which can help increase your personal fulfillment (成就感). If you'd like to advance in your career to a higher position, getting recognition can help you prepare for that step. 40 Getting recognition from your own manager also shows you how to give that same positive feedback to others, which is helpful if you want to transition into a management or supervisory role. A. Few companies want to hire irresponsible workers. B. Recognition from others at work can enhance job satisfaction. C. This motivates you to keep meeting performance expectations. D. Successful job interviews ensure better work performance to some extent. E. Recognition at work formally confirms an employee's positive performance. F. It can be an appreciation email, a comment in a team meeting, or a company award. G. Formal acknowledgment from your manager boosts your confidence in advancing your goals. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was driving up 75 when I saw the traffic police in the turnout (避车道). I 41 my speed instantly, and I wasn't speeding. A few minutes later, I saw a dog by the sign for exit 20. She looked bad. I was in the left lane, 42 an appointment with my doctor. So I was 43 . But hesitating for a while, I decided I would go back 44 a ticket by going to the turnout. I turned in and the traffic police was still there! He 45 his window and said "Yep! I'm here". I told him about the dog and I didn't want a(n) 46 , but if I could help that dog, it was fine by me. He just asked where the dog was and was on the 47 ! I followed and we found her, still there, breathing hard as if dying. The police pulled out his kettle and 48 a water bowl for her. Then he poured a couple of bottles of water. The dog was 49 of him, but frozen in weakness. She sniffed (嗅) the water, then realized this 50 was for her! She drank that water down in minutes! She watched him 51 the whole time. Next thing, he went to his 52 and got a chair and an umbrella, telling me he would stay there until she 53 him, so he can get her to a shelter, or take her home. Now I believe his being there at the 54 time was one of those little messages 55 us of the good in our world. 41. A. maintained B. checked C. improved D. reduced 42. A. returning to B. heading to C. setting up D. putting off 43. A. torn B. embarrassed C. tired D. annoyed 44. A. for lack of B. in exchange for C. at risk of D. in case of 45. A. rolled down B. broke C. shut D. knocked on 46. A. excuse B. promise C. ticket D. drink 47. A. way B. phone C. air D. move 48. A. polished B. cleaned C. positioned D. fashioned 49. A. fond B. ashamed C. scared D. free 50. A. message B. kindness C. courage D. progress 51. A. secretly B. strangely C. gratefully D. watchfully 52. A. home B. office C. hotel D. vehicle 53. A. changed B. valued C. trusted D. attended 54. A. right B. same C. first D. worst 55. A. accusing B. reminding C. suspecting D. informing 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。 On a typical Saturday morning, a diverse group of Ethiopian-Chinese language enthusiasts from varied 56 (walk) of life are eagerly absorbed in practicing Chinese dialogues inside one of the small yet lively classrooms that are colorfully decorated with Chinese characters and cultural elements in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. This unique institution, called Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School, 57 (be) the first of its kind in Ethiopia, 58 (establish) with the overall goal of spearheading Sino-Ethiopian cultural and language exchanges. At the heart of this fast-growing ambition is Kaleab Zelalem, a 27-year-old Ethiopian with an "intense passion and admiration" for the Chinese culture and language. It all started when Zelalem traveled to China in 2017 59 he studied international law for four years in the city of Huangshi, Central China's Hubei Province. 60 (follow) his return to Ethiopia, Zelalem noticed the ever-growing demand among fellow Ethiopians to learn Chinese. Aware 61 the gap in addressing this demand and fueled by his new-found admiration for the Chinese culture and language, the young man founded 62 language training school in 2022, becoming the first private language teaching institution in the East African country, 63 (simple) specialized in teaching the Chinese language. Zelalem's vision was simple—"not only to teach the language but also 64 (introduce) and impart the unique perspectives and customs that shape the Chinese worldview". He said, "The unique thing about this school is that we not only teach the language, but we teach the culture, norms 65 the way Chinese people treat the world, which is unique." 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 上周你校组织学生去食品厂参观，观看了月饼的制作过程。请你写一篇短文向校报英文栏目投稿，报道此事，内容包括： (1) 活动经过； (2) 活动评价。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 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。 Five-year-old Leilani Hatton of Darlington recently kicked off an attractive family trip to Future World in Orlando, Florida. This journey was long-awaited and filled with countless dreams and expectations. Grandma Lynne Cullen, 63, had a warm smile on her face throughout. Leilani took her "journey of life" bear, named Jofli, everywhere. This bear comes with an online journal where owners can document their adventures. Leilani carried it everywhere with her, collecting all the famous princesses' signatures. They have photographs of her with this bear and all the famous princesses. The pure joy on her face in those pictures was something they would cherish forever. One fateful day during the trip, as the sun was setting and the family returned to their hotel, tired yet happy after a day filled with magical experiences, they were faced with a heart-wrenching realization—the precious bear was missing. Panic immediately seized the family. Leilani's eyes welled up with tears as she hurriedly searched through her bags and around the room. The family searched every corner of the hotel room, retraced their steps along the pathways they had taken that day, and questioned every staff member they came across, but all in vain. With heavy hearts and a sense of helplessness, the family had to leave Future World and return to Darlington without Jofli. Leilani would often lie in bed at night, thinking about her beloved teddy bear and the memories they had shared. The employees there, driven by kindness and a commitment to creating magic, spared no effort in their search. They combed (搜寻) through the lost and found bins, examined security footage, and inquired around the parks. Somehow, they managed to piece together the clues and identify the bear as Leilani's. They kept searching and searching... 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: About two weeks later, on a sunny morning, a package arrived at the doorstep of the Hatton's. ____ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Leilani held the beloved teddy bear tightly to her chest as if afraid it might disappear again. ______ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 英语试卷 第4页（共4页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$