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宜宾东辰学校2025年春期高2023级第二次月考 英语 （考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第Ⅰ卷 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. When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 2:30. C. At about 3:30. 2. Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a big house. 3. What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet Mr. Cooper. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas gifts. B. A coin collection. C. Family members. 5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Nervous. B. Bored. C. Confident. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What seems to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He forgot to pick up his aunt. C. He can’t drive his car now. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A. The hospital. B. The airport. C. Paul’s house. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the woman? A. An actress. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Taking notes carefully. B. Sharing opinions. C. Stopping talking. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 8. C. 9. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Fall. C. Winter. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. French. B. English. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s got a promotion. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s just found a well-paid job. 18. What did Alice Great do for the company last year? A. She set up a new department. B. She helped increase the sales. C. She developed s new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Sales figures. C. Public praise. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A. Give a speech. B. Change her office. C. fees some customers. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Today’s list includes a mix of humorous essays, well-researched tips backed by brain science, and advice from the heart. I hope you find a title that helps you slow down, breathe deep, and take a well-deserved reading break. Tell Me More I want everyone I know to read it, and well never exhaust the discussion topics it presents. Kelly talks in depth about how after her friend Liz was diagnosed with cancer, they both pushed past the surface stuff to form a powerful and lasting friendship. This book will make you want to be a better friend, and also give you insight into how. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone I’ve reread this book countless times, as Gottlieb gets to the heart of what matters in life. She explores human nature through the lens (镜头) of psychotherapy. First, Gottlieb introduces us to four of her patients, taking us inside the room to show us what happens. But Gottlieb is also in therapy (治疗) herself, thanks to a sudden breakup, and through her eyes, we get the patient’s perspective as well. Don’t Overthink It Nobody wants to live a life of constant overthinking, but it feels like something we’re very ready to do. In Don’t Overthink It, you’ll find actionable strategies that can make an immediate and lasting difference in how you deal with questions both large and small. Breath It seems simple: along, deep breath makes you feel better when you’re stressed. But what if we’re not breathing correctly from moment to moment? Combining stories with scientific research, Journalist James Nestor crafts a convincing case for paying closer attention to our breath and adding corrective measures. I’ve already noticed better posture at my desk and better timing on my runs from putting some of these tips into practice. 1. What is special about Maybe You Should Talk to Someone? A. Many discussion topics are presented. B. An unusual approach is employed. C. Actionable strategies are provided. D. A convincing case is skillfully created. 2. From which has the author got physical benefits? A. Tell Me More. B. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. C. Don’t Overthink It. D. Breath. 3. What’s the purpose of the text? A. To advocate reading. B. To advertise some books. C. To recommend some readings. D. To present some tips on reading. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了几本书籍的相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Maybe You Should Talk to Someone中的“She explores human nature through the lens (镜头) of psychotherapy. ”（她通过心理治疗的视角探索人性。）可知，Maybe You Should Talk to Someone特殊之处在于采用了一种不同寻常的方法探索人性。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Breath中的“I’ve already noticed better posture at my desk and better timing on my runs from putting some of these tips into practice. ”（我已经注意到，通过将这些技巧付诸实践，我在办公桌前的姿势更好了，跑步的时机也更好了。）可知，作者从Breath得到了身体上的好处。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Today’s list includes a mix of humorous essays, well-researched tips backed by brain science, and advice from the heart. I hope you find a title that helps you slow down, breathe deep, and take a well-deserved reading break. ”（今天的清单包括幽默的文章，经过充分研究的脑科学建议，以及来自内心的建议。我希望你能找到一本能帮助你放慢脚步，深呼吸，好好休息一下的书。）可知，短文的目的是推荐一些书籍。故选C项。 B Katalin Kariku along with her colleague Drew Weissman won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 for the development of mRNA technology. Kariku was born in January 1955, in a small village in Hungary. She had an ambition from early on to become a scientist. As a young adult, she became interested in messenger RNA, which carries DNA instructions to the protein-making engine of cells. She hoped that mRNA could play a key role in the treatment of various diseases. It became her mission to make her dream a reality to help cure patients. However, Kariku faced a shortage of funding for her research in her country, and she then faced the choice of stopping and doing something not connected to her mission or continuing her research at the price of having to leave her country. After searching for posts and scholarships worldwide, Kariku accepted an offer from Temple University in Philadelphia for a postdoctoral fellowship. Kariku and her husband gave up everything they had in their homeland and bought a one-way ticket to the U. S., where they knew, no one. She was initially on track to become a full professor but received repeated fund rejections. Undeterred by the problems and challenges, she chose to continue her research. By focusing on what mattered to her every day, she “accidentally” met her work partner Drew Weissman who was also interested in mRNA. They teamed up to work on mRNA and published papers about their groundbreaking discovery for years. Then the pandemic hit the world. The changed mRNA technology Kariku and Weissman invented was then used in vaccines (疫苗) that prevented the infection effectively. Kariku’s life is a testament (证明) to finding one’s passion and then pursuing it every single day. Many of us know what we are fond of, but we are not good self-motivators on a daily basis. 4. What can we learn about Kariku from paragraph 2? A. She had a tolerant mind. B. She had a clear sense of purpose. C. She was fond of world tours. D. She longed to be a doctor. 5. What does the underlined part “Undeterred by” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Not discouraged by. B. Being unaware of. C. Not motivated by. D. Being ashamed of. 6. What is probably the main contribution of Kariku? A Simplifying the mRNA technology. B. Making the structure of mRNA clear. C. Laying the groundwork for mRNA vaccines. D. Developing a vaccine for cancer. 7. What lesson can we learn from Kariku’s success? A. Nothing seek, nothing find. B. Two heads are better than one. C. Necessity is the mother of invention. D. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Katalin Kariku的科研历程与成就。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“She had an ambition from early on to become a scientist. As a young adult, she became interested in messenger RNA, which carries DNA instructions to the protein-making engine of cells. She hoped that mRNA could play a key role in the treatment of various diseases. It became her mission to make her dream a reality to help cure patients. (她从小就立志要成为一名科学家。作为一个年轻的成年人，她开始对信使RNA感兴趣，它携带DNA指令到细胞的蛋白质制造引擎。她希望mRNA能够在各种疾病的治疗中发挥关键作用。帮助治愈病人成为了她的使命。)”可知她目标明确，知道自己想要做什么以及朝着什么方向努力。故选B。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。划线词上文“She was initially on track to become a full professor but received repeated fund rejections. (她最初有望成为一名正教授，但一再遭到基金拒绝。)”和下文“she chose to continue her research.(她选择继续她的研究。)”由此可推测“Undeterred by”表示她没有被这些问题和挑战所阻碍、气馁。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“By focusing on what mattered to her every day, she “accidentally” met her work partner Drew Weissman who was also interested in mRNA. They teamed up to work on mRNA and published papers about their groundbreaking discovery for years. Then the pandemic hit the world. The changed mRNA technology Kariku and Weissman invented was then used in vaccines (疫苗) that prevented the infection effectively. (通过专注于每天对她重要的事情，她“偶然”遇到了她的工作伙伴德鲁·韦斯曼，他也对mRNA感兴趣。他们合作研究mRNA，并发表了多年关于这一突破性发现的论文。然后，大流行袭击了世界。Kariku和Weissman发明的改变后mRNA技术随后被用于有效预防感染的疫苗。)” 可知她的主要贡献是为mRNA疫苗奠定了基础。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其最后一段“Kariku’s life is a testament (证明) to finding one’s passion and then pursuing it every single day. Many of us know what we are fond of, but we are not good self-motivators on a daily basis. (Kariku的一生证明了找到自己的激情，然后每一天都去追求它。我们中的许多人都知道自己喜欢什么，但在日常生活中，我们并不善于自我激励。)”可知Kariku在科研过程中面临资金短缺、多次被拒等问题，但她没有放弃，一直坚持追求自己的梦想，最终取得成功。所以D选项“Where there’s a will, there’s a way. (有志者，事竟成。)”体现了Kariku凭借坚定的意志克服困难取得成功的主旨。故选D。 C At Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington, Canada, there’s something new among the rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and strawberries. Using thousands of sensors in every greenhouse, artificial-intelligence technology is helping the farm in aspects such as lighting, irrigation and harvest timing, aiming to increase the yields of its crops and reduce its use of power and water. Farmers use drones(无人机) to survey farms and look for information on weeds, pests and disease. A lot of research into AI and agriculture is done at institutions, but it then needs to be tested in a network of smart farms. One of the farms is Emili’s Innovation Farms. “We really show how they work in a commercial setting and in a sense, act as a risk reducer as we try out these technologies and then share with others (including other farmers) how they actually work as a means to make it easier to adopt and fully use those new technologies,” said Ms. Keena, managing director of Emili. It takes time to find out whether new technology has affected a crop, and this can be a barrier to adoption for farmers. Sometimes it’s within a year, or within a few years. Ms. Keena said, “We can’t ask them to take big risks on integrating new technologies at scale as part of their operations in things that are unproven.” Innovation Farms addresses a piece of one of the barriers of people needing to be able to see these technologies rolled out in a full-scale and commercial way ahead of being able to adopt them themselves. Farmers’ trust levels are also a barrier. Data are important to AI models, but farmers need to be better inspired to share their data in order to make the technology better. But over time, there’s an increase in engagement from farmers. “Farmer engagement is absolutely critical to developing AI tools for agriculture. If they’ve seen it demonstrated essentially in their backyard through a smart farm, well, then we’re that much further ahead toward adoption.” 8. What can be learned about AI from Paragraph 1? A. It shortens production cycle. B. It replaces employees. C. It adds vegetable diversity. D. It changes how farms run. 9. Why is AI technology tested at Emilli’s Innovation Farms? A. To predict its future. B. To confirm its dependability. C. To expand its market. D. To introduce its advantage. 10. What’s the key to removing the barriers? A. Bettering AI models. B. Developing more AI tools. C. Gaining farmers’ recognition. D. Enlarging the farm scales 11. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. AI: a promoter of farmers’ life B. AI: a driver of agricultural development C. Smart farms: The Key to Solving Water Scarcity D. Smart farms: Replacing Traditional Farming 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人工智能对农业的帮助、目前面临的障碍以及前景。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Using thousands of sensors in every greenhouse, artificial-intelligence technology is helping the farm in aspects such as lighting, irrigation and harvest timing, aiming to increase the yields of its crops and reduce its use of power and water. Farmers use drones (无人机) to survey farms and look for information on weeds, pests and disease (在每个温室中使用数千个传感器，人工智能技术正在照明、灌溉和收获时间等方面帮助农场，旨在提高作物产量，减少电力和水的使用。农民使用无人机勘测农场，寻找有关杂草、害虫和疾病的信息)”可知，人工智能改变了农场运营的方式，在多个方面助力农场运作。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“We really show how they work in a commercial setting and in a sense, act as a risk reducer as we try out these technologies and then share with others (including other farmers) how they actually work as a means to make it easier to adopt and fully use those new technologies (我们真的展示了它们在商业环境中是如何工作的，从某种意义上说，在我们尝试这些技术时起到了降低风险的作用，然后与其他人（包括其他农民）分享它们实际是如何工作的，以此作为一种更容易采用和充分利用这些新技术的手段)” 可知，在埃米利创新农场测试人工智能技术是为了确认其可靠性，让其他农民更放心地采用，降低风险。故选B项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“this can be a barrier to adoption for farmers（这可能成为农民采用的障碍）” 以及第四段“Farmers’ trust levels are also a barrier.(农民的信任水平也是一个障碍)”可知，要消除这些障碍，关键在于获得农民的认可，只有农民认可了这些新技术，才会愿意去采用它们。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“At Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington, Canada, there’s something new among the rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and strawberries. Using thousands of sensors in every greenhouse, artificial-intelligence technology is helping the farm in aspects such as lighting, irrigation and harvest timing, aiming to increase the yields of its crops and reduce its use of power and water. Farmers use drones(无人机) to survey farms and look for information on weeds, pests and disease(在加拿大利明顿的Nature Fresh Farms，番茄、黄瓜、辣椒和草莓等作物间出现了一些新事物。该农场利用每个温室中的数千个传感器，运用人工智能技术帮助管理照明、灌溉和收获时间等方面，旨在提高作物产量并减少电力和水资源的使用。农民们使用无人机来巡查农场，收集有关杂草、害虫和疾病等信息)”、第二段“A lot of research into AI and agriculture is done at institutions, but it then needs to be tested in a network of smart farms. One of the farms is Emili’s Innovation Farms.( 许多关于人工智能和农业的研究都是在研究机构进行的，但随后需要在一个智能农场网络中进行测试。其中一个这样的农场是Emili的创新农场)”以及最后一段“Farmer engagement is absolutely critical to developing AI tools for agriculture. If they’ve seen it demonstrated essentially in their backyard through a smart farm, well, then we’re that much further ahead toward adoption(农民的参与对于开发农业AI工具至关重要。如果他们在自己的后院通过智能农场亲眼见证了这些技术，那么在推广采用方面我们就能更进一步)”可知，文章围绕人工智能技术在农业中的应用展开，讲述了其如何助力农场运营、在创新农场进行测试以确认可靠性以及推广中面临的障碍与解决关键等内容，重点突出了人工智能对农业发展的推动作用，所以B项“AI: a driver of agricultural development（人工智能：农业发展的驱动力）”作为标题最合适。故选B项。 D Looking up at the sky during early spring, you may see groups of birds moving as they migrate north. But how do these creatures fly in such a cooperative and seemingly effortless fashion？ “The answer lies in aerodynamics (空气动力学) ,” reports a team of scientists from New York University (NYU) in a newly published study. They also found that the impact of aerodynamics depends on the size of the flying group — benefiting small groups and disturbing large ones. To mimic (模仿) the flying patterns of birds in which they line up one directly behind the other, the researchers created mechanized wings. They were 3D-printed from plastic and driven by motors to move in water, which showed how air flows around bird wings and how they interact during flight. For smaller groups, the researchers discovered an effect by which each member gets help from the aerodynamics in holding its position relative to its neighbors. For larger groups, however, these flying interactions cause later members to be thrown out of position, causing a breakdown of the flying patterns due to crashes among members. The researchers then used mathematical modeling to better understand the underlying forces. It indicates that the interactions between neighbors are spring-like forces. However, these “springs” act in only one direction — a lead bird can apply force on its followers, but not the other way around. “The spring-like forces move the members back and forth and then travel down the group and increase in intensity, causing later members to crash together, explains Leif Ristroph, an associate professor at New York University.” “This area of research is important since animals are known to take advantage of the flows to save on the energy or to reduce drag or resistance,” explains Leif Ristroph. “Our work may also have applications in transportation — like efficient speeding through air or water — and energy, such as more effectively harvesting power from wind or waves.” 12. What is the major focus of the NYU researchers’ study on birds？ A. The migration patterns of birds. B. The flying routes in early spring. C. The aerodynamic effects on bird groups. D. The benefits of smaller bird grouping. 13. How do flying interactions affect smaller groups of birds？ A. They lead to a breakdown. B. They disturb the formation. C. They cause crashes among members. D. They help each member in position. 14. What do the researchers find about the underlying forces？ A. Forces weaken through the group. B. All birds equally influence each other. C. Forces work both ways between birds. D. The lead bird affects others in a one-way manner. 15. According to Leif Ristroph, what might be a potential application of this research？ A. Relieving public traffic jams. B. Decreasing air resistance of planes. C. Improving harvest of solar energy. D. Changing migration routes of birds. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了纽约大学研究发现空气动力学对鸟类群体飞行有影响，小群体受益、大群体受扰，该研究在交通等领域有潜在应用。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“‘The answer lies in aerodynamics (空气动力学) ,’ reports a team of scientists from New York University (NYU) in a newly published study. They also found that the impact of aerodynamics depends on the size of the flying group—benefiting small groups and disturbing large ones.(‘答案在于空气动力学，’ 纽约大学（NYU）的一组科学家在一项新发表的研究中报告称。他们还发现，空气动力学的影响取决于飞行群体的大小 —— 对小群体有益，对大群体有干扰。)”可知，纽约大学研究人员对鸟类研究的主要重点是空气动力学对鸟类群体的影响。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“For smaller groups, the researchers discovered an effect by which each member gets help from the aerodynamics in holding its position relative to its neighbors.(对于较小的群体，研究人员发现了一种效应，即每个成员都能从空气动力学中得到帮助，以保持其相对于邻居的位置。)”可知，飞行相互作用对较小的鸟类群体的影响是帮助每个成员保持位置。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“It indicates that the interactions between neighbors are spring-like forces. However, these ‘springs’ act in only one direction—a lead bird can apply force on its followers, but not the other way around.(这表明邻居之间的相互作用是类似弹簧的力。然而，这些‘弹簧’只在一个方向上起作用——领头的鸟可以对它的跟随者施加力，但反过来不行。)”可知，研究人员发现潜在的力是领头的鸟以单向的方式影响其他鸟。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘This area of research is important since animals are known to take advantage of the flows to save on the energy or to reduce drag or resistance,’ explains Leif Ristroph. ‘Our work may also have applications in transportation—like efficient speeding through air or water—and energy, such as more effectively harvesting power from wind or waves.’(‘这个研究领域很重要，因为众所周知，动物会利用气流来节省能量或减少阻力，’莱夫・里斯托夫解释说。‘我们的工作也可能在交通领域有应用 —— 比如在空气或水中高效快速行驶 —— 以及能源领域，比如更有效地从风或波浪中获取能量。’)”可知，减少飞机的空气阻力属于在交通领域减少阻力的应用，符合研究的潜在应用。故选B。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Walk through any park or glance in a café window, and you’ll see many people staring at screens. Some might be studying, while others seem hard at work. ____16____ They will either check updates about celebrities or edit photos, post them to gain followers and count views and comments. It’s no secret that celebrities edit their images before posting. Some go to extreme lengths, making their eyes bigger, their nose smaller and their teeth whiter. It’s so easy for you to get caught up in a whirlwind (旋风) of comparison as you stare at a seemingly perfect figure. ____17____ No matter how many views or likes you have, if you get trapped in a competitive mindset, it can turn into a bottomless pit because there will always be someone who has received more positive responses. ____18____ Even if it seems the rest of the world isn’t showing their true selves, you can be different. Make your social media channels a reflection of who you are and what you believe in. Share your real, kind voice with the rest of the world, just as you do at home and with friends. While maintaining your social contact online, give time and attention to people doing inspiring things, spreading uplifting messages and sharing beautiful ideas. ____19____ If social media makes you full of self-doubt, pause and step away. You could try doing something creative, maybe writing in a diary, drawing in a sketchbook or painting a picture that will give your mind a different focus. ____20____ They will remind you there is a wonderful off-screen world in difference. A. Try to be authentic. B. Fit yourself into social media. C. You could also think of fun times spent with net friends. D. Even better, try spending time with your family or friends. E. However, most of them will be found going through social media. F. If someone’s posts make you feel bad about yourself, click unfollow or hide. G. One minute you feel great about yourself, the next you question your appearance. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，介绍了如何减少社交媒体带来消极影响。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Walk through any park or glance in a café window, and you’ll see many people staring at screens. Some might be studying, while others seem hard at work.(走在任何一个公园里，或者看一眼咖啡馆的窗户，你都会看到很多人盯着屏幕。有些人可能在学习，而另一些人似乎在努力工作)”以及后文“They will either check updates about celebrities or edit photos, post them to gain followers and count views and comments.(他们可以查看名人的最新动态，或者编辑照片，发布以吸引粉丝，并统计观看量和评论)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出很多人都是在看社交媒体的情况。故E选项“然而，会发现大多数在浏览社交媒体”符合语境，故选E。 【17题详解】 根据上文“It’s no secret that celebrities edit their images before posting. Some go to extreme lengths, making their eyes bigger, their nose smaller and their teeth whiter. It’s so easy for you to get caught up in a whirlwind (旋风) of comparison as you stare at a seemingly perfect figure.(众所周知，名人在发布照片前都会编辑照片。有些人甚至竭尽全力，把眼睛变大，鼻子变小，牙齿变白。当你盯着一个看似完美的身材时，你很容易陷入比较的漩涡中)”以及后文“No matter how many views or likes you have, if you get trapped in a competitive mindset, it can turn into a bottomless pit because there will always be someone who has received more positive responses.(不管你有多少评论或点赞，如果你陷入竞争的心态，它就会变成一个无底洞，因为总会有人得到更积极的回应)”可知，本句主要说明网络照片对人的消极影响，故G选项“前一分钟你自我感觉良好，下一分钟你就开始质疑自己的外表”符合语境，故选G。 【18题详解】 根据本段内容“Even if it seems the rest of the world isn’t showing their true selves, you can be different. Make your social media channels a reflection of who you are and what you believe in. Share your real, kind voice with the rest of the world, just as you do at home and with friends.(即使世界上的其他人似乎都没有展现出他们真实的自我，你也可以与众不同。让你的社交媒体渠道反映出你是谁，你相信什么。与世界分享你真实、善良的声音，就像你在家里和朋友一样)”可知，本段的主旨是做真实的自我，A选项中be authentic对应后文Share your real。故A选项“试着真实一点”符合语境，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“While maintaining your social contact online, give time and attention to people doing inspiring things, spreading uplifting messages and sharing beautiful ideas.(在保持你的在线社交联系的同时，花时间和精力关注那些做鼓舞人心的事情、传播振奋人心的信息和分享美好想法的人)”可知，上文强调花时间和精力关注美好，本句为本段最后一句，故说明应该抵制那些让你感觉不好，消极的信息。故F选项“如果某人的帖子让你对自己感觉不好，点击取消关注或隐藏”符合语境，故选F。 【20题详解】 根据上文“If social media makes you full of self-doubt, pause and step away. You could try doing something creative, maybe writing in a diary, drawing in a sketchbook or painting a picture that will give your mind a different focus.(如果社交媒体让你充满了自我怀疑，那就停下来离开吧。你可以尝试做一些有创意的事情，比如写日记，在速写本上画画，或者画一幅画，这些都会给你的大脑带来不同的焦点)”以及后文“They will remind you there is a wonderful off-screen world in difference.(他们会提醒你，在屏幕之外还有一个不同的精彩世界)”可知，本句主要说明后文They指代的内容，D选项中family or friends对应后文They。故D选项“更好的是，试着花时间和家人或朋友在一起”符合语境，故选D。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Over a decade ago, Heather Benoit was given a crayon as a gift by one of her students. This may seem ____21____, but the reason behind it couldn’t be more heartwarming. At that time, it was Heather’s last Christmas as a(n)____22____. Students and their parents ____23____ her — they gave her lots of presents, which moved her. One little kid, who didn’t have a present to give,____24____ this. Still, he tried to think of a way that he, too, could ____25____ how much he cared about her. Knowing that her favorite color is purple, he ____26____ a gift from an already opened box. Inside was a single, purple crayon. “He gave me so much ____27____ a purple crayon. He gave me a kind gesture. He gave me ____28____. It is his thought that counts,” said Heather. It’s been over a decade since her retirement. But Heather Benoit still ____29____ it. Now she volunteers at the Wallace Community Center to work with the youth, many of whom she says _____30_____ a variety of hardships, like that student. “And I often show them the crayon and tell them ‘You don’t have to take money to show somebody that you _____31_____ them,’” Heather shares. “I want to _____32_____, by doing this, that just the _____33_____ goes such a long way.” This crayon has been so _____34_____ that Heather plans to write a book about it called The Giving Crayon. With it, she hopes to show the importance of _____35_____ gestures and shedding (散发) light, hope and positivity. 21. A. random B. familiar C. priceless D. disappointing 22. A. organizer B. doctor C. teacher D. policewoman 23. A. relaxed B. surprised C. confused D. amused 24. A. made use of B. made room for C. took note of D. took responsibility for 25. A. promise B. admit C. imagine D. express 26. A. presented B. needed C. described D. bought 27. A. instead of B. different from C. more than D. related to 28. A. friendship B. assistance C. knowledge D. love 29. A. values B. recommends C. expects D. doubts 30. A. forget B. suffer C. avoid D. overcome 31. A. encourage B. understand C. appreciate D. believe 32. A. recall B. stress C. predict D. notice 33. A. connection B. courage C. forgiveness D. thought 34. A. influential B. festive C. acceptable D. colorful 35. A. strange B. simple C. generous D. brave 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了退休教师Heather Benoit收到学生送的紫色蜡笔作为礼物，深感温馨。她以此激励青年，计划写书《给予的蜡笔》，强调小小善举意义重大。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这看起来似乎是随意的行为，但背后的原因却无比暖心。A. random随意的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. priceless无价的；D. disappointing令人失望的。根据后文“but the reason behind it couldn’t be more heartwarming”可知，前后为转折关系。结合常识可推知，教师收到学生送的小小蜡笔，看似随意的行为，但背后原因很暖心。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那是Heather作为老师的最后一个圣诞节。A. organizer组织者；B. doctor医生；C. teacher老师；D. policewoman女警察。根据后文“Students and their parents 3 her — they gave her lots of presents”可推知，Heather在作为教师的最后一个圣诞节收到了礼物。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：学生和他们的家长让她大吃一惊——他们给了她很多礼物，这让她很感动。A. relaxed放松；B. surprised使(某人)吃惊；C. confused困惑；D. amused娱乐。根据后文“they gave her lots of presents, which moved her”可知，学生和家长送给她很多礼物，这让Heather感到惊讶。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一个没有礼物可送的小孩注意到了这一点。A. made use of利用；B. made room for为……腾出空间；C. took note of注意到；D. took responsibility for对……负责。根据后文“he tried to think of a way”可知，小孩注意到给Heather送礼物这件事，然后想办法解决。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，他还是想办法表达他对她的关心。A. promise承诺；B. admit承认；C. imagine想象；D. express表达。根据后文“how much he cared about her”可知，小孩也想用礼物来表达对老师Heather的关心。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：知道她最喜欢的颜色是紫色，在一个已经打开的盒子里，他展示了一件礼物。A. presented展示；B. needed需要；C. described描述；D. bought买。根据后文“Inside was a single, purple crayon”可知，他在打开的盒子里展示了一件礼物。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：他给我的不仅仅是一支紫色蜡笔。A. instead of代替；B. different from不同于；C. more than多于，不仅仅；D. related to与……有关。根据后文“He gave me a kind gesture”可知，他给Heather老师的不仅仅是一支紫色蜡笔，还是一种善意的姿态。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他给了我爱。A. friendship友谊；B. assistance帮助；C. knowledge知识；D. love爱。根据前文“how much he cared about her.”和“He gave me so much 7 a purple crayon. He gave me a kind gesture”可推知，学生送的紫色蜡笔是一种善意的姿态，体现了对老师的爱。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Heather Benoit仍然很珍视它。A. values珍视；B. recommends推荐；C. expects期望；D. doubts怀疑。根据前文“It’s been over a decade since her retirement”和“But”可推知，虽然已经过了十年，但Heather老师仍然珍视那个学生的小小礼物，珍视这份情感，上下文构成转折关系。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她说，他们中的许多人，和那个学生一样，都遭受了各种各样的困难。A. forget忘记；B. suffer遭受；C. avoid避免；D. overcome克服。根据后文“a variety of hardships”可知，他们遭受了各种各样的困难。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：你不必用钱来表示你感激他们。A. encourage鼓励；B. understand理解；C. appreciate感激；D. believe相信。结合前文所述一个学生用小小蜡笔来表达对老师感情和句中“You don’t have to take money to show somebody”可知，Heather老师认为不必用钱来表达感激。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想强调的是，仅仅是一个想法就能起到很大的作用。A. recall回忆；B. stress强调；C. predict预测；D. notice注意到。根据后文“that just the 13 goes such a long way”可知，这是Heather老师想强调的事情。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想强调的是，仅仅是一个想法就能起到很大的作用。A. connection联系；B. courage勇气；C. forgiveness原谅；D. thought想法。根据前文“You don’t have to take money to show somebody that you 11 them”可推知，Heather老师认为表达感激不需要金钱，只要有这个想法就行了，就像十多年前那个学生一样。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这支蜡笔太有影响力了，Heather打算写一本关于它的书，名叫《给予的蜡笔》。A. influential有影响力的；B. festive节日的；C. acceptable可接受的；D. colorful丰富多彩的。根据后文“Heather plans to write a book about it called The Giving Crayon”可知，这支蜡笔让Heather打算写一本关于它的书，说明它产生了很大的影响。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她希望展现简单行为的重要性，并传播光明、希望和积极性。A. strange奇怪的；B. simple简单的；C. generous慷慨的；D. brave勇敢的。根据前文“Inside was a single, purple crayon.”和“He gave me so much 7 a purple crayon. He gave me a kind gesture. He gave me 8 ”可推知，一个学生用一支小小蜡笔展示了对Heather老师的爱，所以Heather想用一本书《给予的蜡笔》来展示这一简单行为的重要性。故选B项。 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。 Kites were invented around the 5th century BCE during the Warring States period. They were made of wood and silk, and had military _____36_____ (purpose ) such as measuring distances and signaling. Overtime, kites gained popularity as recreational toys. They were flown during festive occasions and celebrations, symbolising good luck and driving away bad luck. ____37____(additional), competitive kite flying appeared, with participants showing their skills in ____38____ (achieve) the highest altitude and performing complex movements. Kite flying became ____39____ way for artistic expression. People started applying artistic designs ____40____ decorative factors together to kites, including delicate paintings and calligraphy on silk surfaces. This allowed kites ____41____ (become) a medium for showing traditional Chinese culture and beauty. As kite-making developed, there were significant technical advancements. Experiments with different materials and designs ____42____ (lead) to the transition from wood to bamboo Ira me les, as well as the use of paper and fabric instead of silk. Kite makers also added tails and explored ____43____ (vary) shapes and sizes s to improve stability and flight performance. Kite flying continues to be popular ____44____ China. There are kite festivals and competitions _____45_____ show good designs and movement, keeping the tradition alive. 【答案】36. purposes 37. Additionally 38. achieving 39. a 40. and 41. to become 42. led 43. various##varied 44. in 45. that##which 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了风筝的起源和历史发展过程。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：它们由木头和丝绸制成，有军事用途，如测量距离和发信号。此处为名词作句子的宾语，由空后measuring distances, signaling举出的两个用途可知，此处应为名词复数形式。故填purposes。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：此外，比赛放风筝也出现了，参与者展示了他们在达到最高高度和完成复杂动作方面的技能。修饰后面的整个句子，需用副词additionally，作状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Additionally。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。介词in后面接动名词achieving，作宾语。故填achieving。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：放风筝成为一种艺术表现方式。way为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且way发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【40题详解】 考查连词。句意：人们开始将艺术设计和装饰因素结合到风筝上，包括在丝绸表面上精美的绘画和书法。此处为连词and表示“和，以及”连接前后两个名词短语artistic designs和decorative factors，保持并列的平行结构。故填and。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这使得风筝成为展示中国传统文化和美的媒介。allow sb to do sth为固定搭配，意为“允许某人做某事”，空处需填动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to become。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：不同材料和设计的实验导致了从木材到竹子的过渡，以及使用纸和织物代替丝绸。空处作谓语，结合上下文时态可知，此处为介绍风筝的发展历史，所以为一般过去时。故填led。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：风筝制造者还增加了风筝尾巴，并探索了各种形状和大小的风筝来提高稳定性和飞行性能。由空后shapes and sizes为名词短语可知，此处为形容词作定语修饰该名词短语。故填various/varied。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：放风筝在中国仍然很流行。根据句意以及空后China为名词可知，此处应为介词in“在……”，构成固定短语in China“在中国”。故填in。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：有风筝节和比赛，展示了好的设计和运动，保持了传统的活力。空处引导定语从句，先行词kite festivals and competitions，指物，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词that/which引导。故填that/which。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校国际部所有交换生将开展主题为“野生动物保护”的交流会， 你将作为学生代表发言，请写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 保护野生动物的重要性；2. 保护措施；3. 其他。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your attention! 【答案】Dear fellow students, Nowadays, everyone has become aware that wildlife protection is of great importance. If we continue killing wild animals without mercy, sooner or later, nature will rebel against mankind. Therefore, strong measures should be taken to solve this problem. Firstly, the government should put wildlife protection at the top of its priorities and make policies to stop illegal hunting. Secondly, various activities can be held to raise students’ awareness of wildlife protection. Thirdly, individuals should promise that they won’t kill, buy or eat wildlife. In a word, it’s urgent that all of us take action to protect wildlife. Thank you for your attention! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇发言稿, 作为学生代表在校国际部所有交换生开展的主题为“野生动物保护”的交流会上发言，内容包括保护野生动物的重要性以及保护措施等。 【详解】1.词汇积累 解决：solve →settle 各种各样的：various →varieties of 承诺：promise →make a promise 总之：in a word →in conclusion 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Secondly, various activities can be held to raise students’ awareness of wildlife protection. 拓展句：Secondly, various activities can be held, which aim to raise students’ awareness of wildlife protection. 【点睛】【高分句型1】If we continue killing wild animals without mercy, sooner or later, nature will rebel against mankind.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句） 高分句型2】In a word, it’s urgent that all of us take action to protect wildlife.（运用了it作形式主语，that引导主语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Anna, an 11-year-old girl, was excited because today was the drawing contest at her school. Anna was really good at drawing and usually got the highest marks in art. Her teachers would often ask her to make posters for school plays and call on her during free periods to help with cuttings, drawing, shading, coloring and much more. There was an art competition taking place in school and Anna had worked really hard and wanted to win it. But there was one thing that was worrying her today. Recently, a new girl, Bree, had joined her class. She was also interested in art but she was not as good at drawing as Anna was. Miss Green, the art teacher, helped Bree and taught her tips and tricks to improve her drawing skill. And now Bree was also considered among the best artists in grade six. Bree was quick, smart and intelligent. Anna became jealous (妒忌) of Bree’s intelligence and felt that the new girl would be tough to beat. So that day for the art competition, Miss Green took all the students to the art room, told them their roll numbers and gave important instructions. Anna's roll number was 16, while Bree was number 17. The bell rang, indicating the beginning of the contest. Miss Green wrote on the board: make a scene of a sunset with a flowing river and a sailing boat. Anna knew that the best tools to make a sunset were oil pastels (油画棒) . Anna started to look for her oil pastels in her art bag. Then, after looking through the bag, she remembered that she had left them at home. Immediately, she got up to tell Miss Green. Miss Green was surprised at Anna’s carelessness and told her that she was sorry for not offering help, since she didn’t have any oil pastels at hand, either. Anna looked around and failed to find any of her friends there in the room, much to her disappointment. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Anna’s eyes were full of tears. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The two girls stood hand in hand, waiting for the winners to be announced. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: Anna’s eyes were full of tears. She felt helpless and frustrated, knowing that without her oil pastels, her chances of winning the competition were slim. Just as she was about to give up, she noticed Bree, who was busy sketching away with her own set of tools. A thought crossed Anna’s mind—maybe Bree wouldn’t mind sharing. With a trembling voice, Anna approached Bree and explained her situation. To her surprise, Bree didn’t hesitate and offered Anna half of her oil pastels, saying, “We’re in this together, Anna. Let’s make something amazing.” Anna’s heart warmed as she realized that Bree wasn’t just a competitor but also a friend. With renewed energy, she began to work alongside Bree, using the shared resources to create a stunning sunset scene. Paragraph 2: The two girls stood hand in hand, waiting for the winners to be announced. As Miss Green walked towards the front of the room, holding the results, Anna’s heart pounded. She glanced at Bree, who was smiling confidently. To everyone’s amazement, Miss Green announced that the joint effort of Anna and Bree had won the competition. The room erupted in cheers and applause. Anna couldn’t believe it—not only had she overcome her fear of losing to Bree, but they had also accomplished something beautiful together. She hugged Bree tightly, grateful for the lesson she had learned: true talent lies not just in individual skills but also in the power of collaboration and friendship. From that day on, Anna and Bree became inseparable, pushing each other to new heights in their artistic pursuits. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了11岁的Anna在准备参加学校绘画比赛时，因为忘记带重要的绘画工具——油画棒而感到焦虑和失望。Anna是班上的艺术佼佼者，但最近新来的同学Bree在艺术方面也得到了显著进步，这增加了Anna的竞争压力。比赛当天，Anna发现忘记带油画棒，这让她陷入困境，而老师也无法提供帮助。同时，Anna也意识到自己在比赛现场没有朋友可以求助，这进一步加深了她的失落感。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“安娜的眼里充满了泪水。”可知，第一段可描写Anna向Bree求助，Bree帮忙并一起完成作品的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“两个女孩手拉着手站着，等待宣布获胜者。”可知，第二段可描写比赛的结果以及感悟。 2.续写线索：Anna向Bree求助——Bree帮忙——一起完成作品——宣布结果——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 注意：notice/take notice of 意识到：realize/be aware of 宣布：announce/declare 克服：overcome/get over 情绪类 无助的：helpless/unassisted 沮丧的：frustrated/depressed 感激的：grateful/appreciative 【点睛】[高分句型1] Just as she was about to give up, she noticed Bree, who was busy sketching away with her own set of tools.（运用了who引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] She felt helpless and frustrated, knowing that without her oil pastels, her chances of winning the competition were slim.（运用了现在分词作状语，that引导宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 宜宾东辰学校2025年春期高2023级第二次月考 英语 （考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第Ⅰ卷 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 When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 2:30. C. At about 3:30. 2. Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a big house. 3. What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet Mr. Cooper. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas gifts. B. A coin collection. C. Family members. 5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Nervous. B. Bored. C. Confident. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What seems to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He forgot to pick up his aunt. C. He can’t drive his car now. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A The hospital. B. The airport. C. Paul’s house. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the woman? A. An actress. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Taking notes carefully. B. Sharing opinions. C. Stopping talking. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 8. C. 9. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Fall. C. Winter. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. French. B. English. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17 What is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s got a promotion. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s just found a well-paid job. 18. What did Alice Great do for the company last year? A. She set up a new department. B. She helped increase the sales. C. She developed s new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Sales figures. C. Public praise. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A. Give a speech. B. Change her office. C. fees some customers. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Today’s list includes a mix of humorous essays, well-researched tips backed by brain science, and advice from the heart. I hope you find a title that helps you slow down, breathe deep, and take a well-deserved reading break. Tell Me More I want everyone I know to read it, and well never exhaust the discussion topics it presents. Kelly talks in depth about how after her friend Liz was diagnosed with cancer, they both pushed past the surface stuff to form a powerful and lasting friendship. This book will make you want to be a better friend, and also give you insight into how. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone I’ve reread this book countless times, as Gottlieb gets to the heart of what matters in life. She explores human nature through the lens (镜头) of psychotherapy. First, Gottlieb introduces us to four of her patients, taking us inside the room to show us what happens. But Gottlieb is also in therapy (治疗) herself, thanks to a sudden breakup, and through her eyes, we get the patient’s perspective as well. Don’t Overthink It Nobody wants to live a life of constant overthinking, but it feels like something we’re very ready to do. In Don’t Overthink It, you’ll find actionable strategies that can make an immediate and lasting difference in how you deal with questions both large and small. Breath It seems simple: along, deep breath makes you feel better when you’re stressed. But what if we’re not breathing correctly from moment to moment? Combining stories with scientific research, Journalist James Nestor crafts a convincing case for paying closer attention to our breath and adding corrective measures. I’ve already noticed better posture at my desk and better timing on my runs from putting some of these tips into practice. 1. What is special about Maybe You Should Talk to Someone? A. Many discussion topics are presented. B. An unusual approach is employed. C. Actionable strategies are provided. D. A convincing case is skillfully created. 2. From which has the author got physical benefits? A. Tell Me More. B. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. C. Don’t Overthink It. D. Breath. 3. What’s the purpose of the text? A. To advocate reading. B. To advertise some books. C. To recommend some readings. D. To present some tips on reading. B Katalin Kariku along with her colleague Drew Weissman won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 for the development of mRNA technology. Kariku was born in January 1955, in a small village in Hungary. She had an ambition from early on to become a scientist. As a young adult, she became interested in messenger RNA, which carries DNA instructions to the protein-making engine of cells. She hoped that mRNA could play a key role in the treatment of various diseases. It became her mission to make her dream a reality to help cure patients. However, Kariku faced a shortage of funding for her research in her country, and she then faced the choice of stopping and doing something not connected to her mission or continuing her research at the price of having to leave her country. After searching for posts and scholarships worldwide, Kariku accepted an offer from Temple University in Philadelphia for a postdoctoral fellowship. Kariku and her husband gave up everything they had in their homeland and bought a one-way ticket to the U. S., where they knew, no one. She was initially on track to become a full professor but received repeated fund rejections. Undeterred by the problems and challenges, she chose to continue her research. By focusing on what mattered to her every day, she “accidentally” met her work partner Drew Weissman who was also interested in mRNA. They teamed up to work on mRNA and published papers about their groundbreaking discovery for years. Then the pandemic hit the world. The changed mRNA technology Kariku and Weissman invented was then used in vaccines (疫苗) that prevented the infection effectively. Kariku’s life is a testament (证明) to finding one’s passion and then pursuing it every single day. Many of us know what we are fond of, but we are not good self-motivators on a daily basis. 4. What can we learn about Kariku from paragraph 2? A. She had a tolerant mind. B. She had a clear sense of purpose. C. She was fond of world tours. D. She longed to be a doctor. 5. What does the underlined part “Undeterred by” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Not discouraged by. B. Being unaware of. C. Not motivated by. D. Being ashamed of. 6. What is probably the main contribution of Kariku? A. Simplifying the mRNA technology. B. Making the structure of mRNA clear. C. Laying the groundwork for mRNA vaccines. D. Developing a vaccine for cancer. 7. What lesson can we learn from Kariku’s success? A. Nothing seek, nothing find. B. Two heads are better than one. C. Necessity is the mother of invention. D. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. C At Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington, Canada, there’s something new among the rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and strawberries. Using thousands of sensors in every greenhouse, artificial-intelligence technology is helping the farm in aspects such as lighting, irrigation and harvest timing, aiming to increase the yields of its crops and reduce its use of power and water. Farmers use drones(无人机) to survey farms and look for information on weeds, pests and disease. A lot of research into AI and agriculture is done at institutions, but it then needs to be tested in a network of smart farms. One of the farms is Emili’s Innovation Farms. “We really show how they work in a commercial setting and in a sense, act as a risk reducer as we try out these technologies and then share with others (including other farmers) how they actually work as a means to make it easier to adopt and fully use those new technologies,” said Ms. Keena, managing director of Emili. It takes time to find out whether new technology has affected a crop, and this can be a barrier to adoption for farmers. Sometimes it’s within a year, or within a few years. Ms. Keena said, “We can’t ask them to take big risks on integrating new technologies at scale as part of their operations in things that are unproven.” Innovation Farms addresses a piece of one of the barriers of people needing to be able to see these technologies rolled out in a full-scale and commercial way ahead of being able to adopt them themselves. Farmers’ trust levels are also a barrier. Data are important to AI models, but farmers need to be better inspired to share their data in order to make the technology better. But over time, there’s an increase in engagement from farmers. “Farmer engagement is absolutely critical to developing AI tools for agriculture. If they’ve seen it demonstrated essentially in their backyard through a smart farm, well, then we’re that much further ahead toward adoption.” 8. What can be learned about AI from Paragraph 1? A. It shortens production cycle. B. It replaces employees. C. It adds vegetable diversity. D. It changes how farms run. 9. Why is AI technology tested at Emilli’s Innovation Farms? A. To predict its future. B. To confirm its dependability. C. To expand its market. D. To introduce its advantage. 10. What’s the key to removing the barriers? A. Bettering AI models. B. Developing more AI tools. C. Gaining farmers’ recognition. D. Enlarging the farm scales 11. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. AI: a promoter of farmers’ life B. AI: a driver of agricultural development C. Smart farms: The Key to Solving Water Scarcity D. Smart farms: Replacing Traditional Farming D Looking up at the sky during early spring, you may see groups of birds moving as they migrate north. But how do these creatures fly in such a cooperative and seemingly effortless fashion？ “The answer lies in aerodynamics (空气动力学) ,” reports a team of scientists from New York University (NYU) in a newly published study. They also found that the impact of aerodynamics depends on the size of the flying group — benefiting small groups and disturbing large ones. To mimic (模仿) the flying patterns of birds in which they line up one directly behind the other, the researchers created mechanized wings. They were 3D-printed from plastic and driven by motors to move in water, which showed how air flows around bird wings and how they interact during flight. For smaller groups, the researchers discovered an effect by which each member gets help from the aerodynamics in holding its position relative to its neighbors. For larger groups, however, these flying interactions cause later members to be thrown out of position, causing a breakdown of the flying patterns due to crashes among members. The researchers then used mathematical modeling to better understand the underlying forces. It indicates that the interactions between neighbors are spring-like forces. However, these “springs” act in only one direction — a lead bird can apply force on its followers, but not the other way around. “The spring-like forces move the members back and forth and then travel down the group and increase in intensity, causing later members to crash together, explains Leif Ristroph, an associate professor at New York University.” “This area of research is important since animals are known to take advantage of the flows to save on the energy or to reduce drag or resistance,” explains Leif Ristroph. “Our work may also have applications in transportation — like efficient speeding through air or water — and energy, such as more effectively harvesting power from wind or waves.” 12. What is the major focus of the NYU researchers’ study on birds？ A. The migration patterns of birds. B. The flying routes in early spring. C. The aerodynamic effects on bird groups. D. The benefits of smaller bird grouping. 13. How do flying interactions affect smaller groups of birds？ A. They lead to a breakdown. B. They disturb the formation. C. They cause crashes among members. D. They help each member in position. 14. What do the researchers find about the underlying forces？ A. Forces weaken through the group. B All birds equally influence each other. C. Forces work both ways between birds. D. The lead bird affects others in a one-way manner. 15. According to Leif Ristroph, what might be a potential application of this research？ A. Relieving public traffic jams. B. Decreasing air resistance of planes. C. Improving harvest of solar energy. D. Changing migration routes of birds. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Walk through any park or glance in a café window, and you’ll see many people staring at screens. Some might be studying, while others seem hard at work. ____16____ They will either check updates about celebrities or edit photos, post them to gain followers and count views and comments. It’s no secret that celebrities edit their images before posting. Some go to extreme lengths, making their eyes bigger, their nose smaller and their teeth whiter. It’s so easy for you to get caught up in a whirlwind (旋风) of comparison as you stare at a seemingly perfect figure. ____17____ No matter how many views or likes you have, if you get trapped in a competitive mindset, it can turn into a bottomless pit because there will always be someone who has received more positive responses. ____18____ Even if it seems the rest of the world isn’t showing their true selves, you can be different. Make your social media channels a reflection of who you are and what you believe in. Share your real, kind voice with the rest of the world, just as you do at home and with friends. While maintaining your social contact online, give time and attention to people doing inspiring things, spreading uplifting messages and sharing beautiful ideas. ____19____ If social media makes you full of self-doubt pause and step away. You could try doing something creative, maybe writing in a diary, drawing in a sketchbook or painting a picture that will give your mind a different focus. ____20____ They will remind you there is a wonderful off-screen world in difference. A. Try to be authentic. B. Fit yourself into social media. C. You could also think of fun times spent with net friends. D. Even better, try spending time with your family or friends. E. However, most of them will be found going through social media. F. If someone’s posts make you feel bad about yourself, click unfollow or hide. G. One minute you feel great about yourself, the next you question your appearance. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Over a decade ago, Heather Benoit was given a crayon as a gift by one of her students. This may seem ____21____, but the reason behind it couldn’t be more heartwarming. At that time, it was Heather’s last Christmas as a(n)____22____. Students and their parents ____23____ her — they gave her lots of presents, which moved her. One little kid, who didn’t have a present to give,____24____ this. Still, he tried to think of a way that he, too, could ____25____ how much he cared about her. Knowing that her favorite color is purple, he ____26____ a gift from an already opened box. Inside was a single, purple crayon. “He gave me so much ____27____ a purple crayon. He gave me a kind gesture. He gave me ____28____. It is his thought that counts,” said Heather. It’s been over a decade since her retirement. But Heather Benoit still ____29____ it. Now she volunteers at the Wallace Community Center to work with the youth, many of whom she says _____30_____ a variety of hardships, like that student. “And I often show them the crayon and tell them ‘You don’t have to take money to show somebody that you _____31_____ them,’” Heather shares. “I want to _____32_____, by doing this, that just the _____33_____ goes such a long way.” This crayon has been so _____34_____ that Heather plans to write a book about it called The Giving Crayon. With it, she hopes to show the importance of _____35_____ gestures and shedding (散发) light, hope and positivity. 21. A. random B. familiar C. priceless D. disappointing 22. A. organizer B. doctor C. teacher D. policewoman 23. A. relaxed B. surprised C. confused D. amused 24. A. made use of B. made room for C. took note of D. took responsibility for 25. A. promise B. admit C. imagine D. express 26. A. presented B. needed C. described D. bought 27. A. instead of B. different from C. more than D. related to 28. A. friendship B. assistance C. knowledge D. love 29. A. values B. recommends C. expects D. doubts 30. A. forget B. suffer C. avoid D. overcome 31. A. encourage B. understand C. appreciate D. believe 32. A. recall B. stress C. predict D. notice 33. A. connection B. courage C. forgiveness D. thought 34. A. influential B. festive C. acceptable D. colorful 35. A. strange B. simple C. generous D. brave 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。 Kites were invented around the 5th century BCE during the Warring States period. They were made of wood and silk, and had military _____36_____ (purpose ) such as measuring distances and signaling. Overtime, kites gained popularity as recreational toys. They were flown during festive occasions and celebrations, symbolising good luck and driving away bad luck. ____37____(additional), competitive kite flying appeared, with participants showing their skills in ____38____ (achieve) the highest altitude and performing complex movements. Kite flying became ____39____ way for artistic expression. People started applying artistic designs ____40____ decorative factors together to kites, including delicate paintings and calligraphy on silk surfaces. This allowed kites ____41____ (become) a medium for showing traditional Chinese culture and beauty. As kite-making developed, there were significant technical advancements. Experiments with different materials and designs ____42____ (lead) to the transition from wood to bamboo Ira me les, as well as the use of paper and fabric instead of silk. Kite makers also added tails and explored ____43____ (vary) shapes and sizes s to improve stability and flight performance. Kite flying continues to be popular ____44____ China. There are kite festivals and competitions _____45_____ show good designs and movement, keeping the tradition alive. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校国际部所有交换生将开展主题为“野生动物保护”的交流会， 你将作为学生代表发言，请写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 保护野生动物的重要性；2. 保护措施；3. 其他。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your attention! 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Anna, an 11-year-old girl, was excited because today was the drawing contest at her school. Anna was really good at drawing and usually got the highest marks in art. Her teachers would often ask her to make posters for school plays and call on her during free periods to help with cuttings, drawing, shading, coloring and much more. There was an art competition taking place in school and Anna had worked really hard and wanted to win it. But there was one thing that was worrying her today. Recently, a new girl, Bree, had joined her class. She was also interested in art but she was not as good at drawing as Anna was. Miss Green, the art teacher, helped Bree and taught her tips and tricks to improve her drawing skill. And now Bree was also considered among the best artists in grade six. Bree was quick, smart and intelligent. Anna became jealous (妒忌) of Bree’s intelligence and felt that the new girl would be tough to beat. So that day, for the art competition, Miss Green took all the students to the art room, told them their roll numbers and gave important instructions. Anna's roll number was 16, while Bree was number 17. The bell rang, indicating the beginning of the contest. Miss Green wrote on the board: make a scene of a sunset with a flowing river and a sailing boat. Anna knew that the best tools to make a sunset were oil pastels (油画棒) . Anna started to look for her oil pastels in her art bag. Then, after looking through the bag, she remembered that she had left them at home. Immediately, she got up to tell Miss Green. Miss Green was surprised at Anna’s carelessness and told her that she was sorry for not offering help, since she didn’t have any oil pastels at hand, either. Anna looked around and failed to find any of her friends there in the room, much to her disappointment. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Anna’s eyes were full of tears. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The two girls stood hand in hand, waiting for the winners to be announced. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$