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绵阳中学实验学校2023级高二（下）半期考试 英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. What will the man do? A. Have a rest. B. Set up a project. C. Stay up all night. 2. What is the woman advised to do? A. Save data in advance. B. Repair the computer. C. Restart the work. 3. Why was the man late? A. He fixed his car. B. He waited for the truck. C. He talked with the mechanic. 4. What do the speakers talk about? A. A dog’s noise. B. A dog’s feeding. C. A dog’s living environment. 5. How does the man like the recipe? A. Wonderful. B. Healthy. C. Strange. 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. What problem did the man face? A. His lunch was spilled. B. His computer got no signal. C. His cleaner was out of power. 7. What will the woman do to help the man? A. Fix his car. B. Give him a lift. C. Take him to relax. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How will the woman spend her Saturday? A. By tidying up the books. B. By going bike riding. C. By playing soccer. 9. Where will the man go during the weekend? A. To cafes. B. To the gym. C. To the art museum. 10. Who will the woman watch movies with? A. Her parents. B. Her sister. C. Her friends. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman do? A. A businesswoman. B. A designer. C. A house agent. 12. What time does the woman usually go for a morning walk? A. At 6 am. B. At 8 am. C. At 9 am. 13 Who woke the woman up today? A. The man. B. Her dad. C. Her mom. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What was the matter with the woman? A. She lost important things. B. She made a terrible lecture. C. She felt sick in her stomach. 15. What did the woman do with her friends yesterday? A. They went to a movie. B. They had some hot drinks. C. They made some pizza. 16. How does the woman feel at last? A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Surprised. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where was the speaker in the afternoon probably? A. At her desk. B. In the meeting room. C. At the building gate. 18. What is the message about? A. A missing package. B. A delivery driver. C. A wrong call. 19. Who has the item now probably? A. The speaker. B. An investigator. C. A security guard. 20. What is the relationship between the speaker and Mr. Rushman? A. Boss and employee. B. Servicer and client. C. Driver and passenger. 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 Our Easiest Jitterbug Phone Ever The Jitterbug * flip from the makes of the original easy-to-use cell phone, has big buttons and an unique Urgent Response button on the keypad. Easy to Use Today, cell phoned are hard to hear, difficult to dial and overloaded with feature you may never use. That’s not the case with the Jitterbug * Flip 2. A large screen, big buttons and one-touch speed dialing make it easy to call family and friends and the powerful speaker ensure every conversation will be loud and clear. Easy to Enjoy Wherever you go, a built-in camera makes it easy and fun for you to capture and share your favorite memories. Plus, the flashlight and built-in magnified (放大镜) help you see in dark areas Easy to Be Prepared Life has a way of being unpredictable, but you can be prepared in an uncertain or unsafe situation with Urgent Response Service. Simply press the Urgent Response button to speak with a highly trained agent who can confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need. Flexible and Affordable Plans The Jitterbug * Flip2 is one of the most affordable cell phone on the market and comes with reliable nationwide coverage. With no long-term contracts or cancellation feds, you can switch plans anytime. $11.99/mo. $14.99/mo. $17.99/mo. $19.99/mo. 100 minutes 10¢ per text 300 minutes 7 ¢ per text 500 minutes 4¢ per text Unlimited minutes Unlimited texts The phone is available in-store or online at lively. com / flip. If you want to learn more, call 1.866.490.3411. 1. What makes the Jitterbug * Flip2 help you out of danger? A. A large screen. B. The powerful speaker. C. A build-in camera. D. The Urgent Response button. 2. Which plan suits you best if you need to send short messages frequently? A. $11.99/ mo. B. $14.99/ mo. C. $17.99/ mo. D. $19.99/ mo 3. Where can the text probably be found? A. In a magazine. B. an a textbook. C. In an academic paper. D. In a news report. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍一款手机——the Jitterbug * Flip 2。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Easy to Be Prepared部分“Life has a way of being unpredictable, but you can be prepared in an uncertain or unsafe situation with Urgent Response Service. Simply press the Urgent Response button to speak with a highly trained agent who can confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need.(生活总是不可预测的，但是你可以通过紧急回应服务在不确定或不安全的情况下做好准备。只要按下紧急回应按钮，就可以与一位训练有素的特工通话，他可以确认你的位置，评估你的情况，并为你提供所需的帮助。)”可知，当你处于危险中时，可以使用手机上的紧急回应按钮，及时联系到一位训练有素的特工通话，他可以确认你的位置，评估你的情况，并为你提供所需的帮助。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格最右边一列“$19.99/mo. Unlimited minutes, Unlimited texts(每月19.99美元，无限时，无限短信)”可知，如果经常发短信，可以使用每月19.99美元的套餐。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The phone is available in-store or online at lively. com / flip. If you want to learn more, call 1.866.490.3411.(这款手机可以在店内或在lively. com / flip网上购买。如果你想了解更多，请拨打1.866.490.3411。)”可知，这篇文章是为了推销这款手机，所以不会出现在课本、学术论文和新闻报道上，可能会出现在杂志上。故选A。 B My father was always a good gardener. One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled (翻耕的) soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground. As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden. I remember Dad pushing the tiller ahead in perfectly straight lines. Dad loved growing all sorts of things: yellow and green onions, watermelons almost as big as me, rows of yellow corn, and our favorite-red tomatoes. As I grew into a teenager, I didn’t get so excited about gardening with Dad. Instead of the magical land of possibility, it had turned into some kind of prison. However, as Dad grew older, his love for gardening never disappeared. After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he had cancer, he still took care of his garden. But then, the cancer, bit by bit, invaded his body. I had to do the things he used to do. What really convinced me that Dad was dying was the state of his garden that year. The rows and rows of colorful vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed (除草) them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes. A few years later, I couldn’t even bear to look at anyone’s garden without having strong memories pour over me like cold water from a bucket. Last year, I decided to plant my own garden and started out with just a few tomatoes. That morning, after breaking up an amount of soil, something caught the corner of my eye and I had to smile. It was my eight-year-old son Jerry, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil. 4. Why did the author like the garden when he was a child? A. The garden was freshly tilled by the worker. B. He loved what his mother grew in the garden. C. The garden was planted with colorful flowers. D. He enjoyed being in the garden with his father. 5. What did the author’s father do when all the kids started their own families? A. Stopping his gardening. B. Focusing on planting tomatoes. C. Turning to other hobbies. D. Spending more time on gardening. 6. What can be learned about the garden when the author’s father was dying? A. It was almost deserted. B. It brought the author a great harvest. C. It was redecorated by the author. D. It was turned over to the author’s son. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. Lessons from Gardening B. The Magic of Freshly Tilled Soil C. Gardening through Generations D. A Teenager’s Love for Gardening 【答案】4. D 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，文章讲述了父亲是一个园艺爱好者，小时候作者喜欢跟在父亲身后玩耍，随着年龄增大，父亲对园艺的热爱依然有增无减。父亲去世后，有一天作者决定开辟自己的花园，而自己的儿子就跟在身后，这一切似曾相识。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled (翻耕的) soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground.(我最早的记忆之一是光着脚站在新开垦的土地上，双手因挖掘而发黑)”和第二段“As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden.(小时候，我喜欢跟着爸爸在花园里转)”可知，父亲在地里劳作的时候，作者很喜欢在地里玩耍。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he had cancer, he still took care of his garden.(当所有的孩子都长大成人，组建了自己的家庭后，爸爸开始以前所未有的方式从事园艺工作。即使他得了癌症，他仍然照顾他的花园)”可知，当所有的孩子都组建了自己的家庭后，作者的父亲花更多的时间在园艺上。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The rows and rows of colorful vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed (除草) them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes.(一排排五颜六色的蔬菜不见了。他太累了，不想去除草，就随它们去吧。他只种西红柿)”可知，当作者的父亲病重时，花园几乎被完全放弃了。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden.(小时候，我喜欢跟着爸爸在花园里转)”以及最后一段“It was my eight-year-old son Jerry, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil.(那是我八岁的儿子杰瑞，他正在新开垦的土地上快乐地玩耍)”结合文章讲述了父亲是一个园艺爱好者，小时候作者喜欢跟在父亲身后玩耍，随着年龄的增大，父亲对园艺的热爱依然有增无减。父亲去世后，有一天作者决定开辟自己的花园，而自己的儿子就跟在身后，这一切似曾相识。可知，C选项“代代相传的园艺之爱”最符合文章标题。故选C。 C A new study in the journal Scientific Reports finds AI chatbots can imitate famous poets so effectively that they can fool many human readers, and non-experts often can’t reliably distinguish between poems written by William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, T.S. Eliot or ChatGPT-3.5. The researchers conducted two experiments: the first asked participants to determine whether a poem was written by a human or AI, and the second assessed the quality of the poems. In both cases, the AI-generated poems either passed as human-written or even outperformed those by human writers. Participants, who were unaware of the true origins of the poems, rated the AI-generated poems higher on average, considering them more inspiring, meaningful, moving, and profound than the human-authored ones. So, how did this happen? Researchers believe the appeal of AI-generated poems lies in their simplicity and clarity. These poems better convey an image, mood, emotion, or theme to non-expert poetry readers. Consequently, participants might have misunderstood the complexity of human poetry as AI incoherence (不连贯性). Understanding human-authored poetry also requires deep and critical thinking. However, modern readers seem unwilling to engage in this kind of mental labor, preferring texts that offer “instant answers,” writes Andrew Dean, a literary scholar at Deakin University in Australia. Michele Elam, a senior fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, raised a key concern about how AI may shape people’s relationships with art. She argued that the issue isn’t whether AI-generated poetry can match or exceed human authenticity (真实性) but that we might lose sight of how art is connected to our lived experiences. “Literature, including poetry, is meaningful because it provides a way of naming and describing our realities,” Elam wrote in an email, “If we only see selected images and language in our social feeds, it could limit our ability to understand the world, remember the past, and imagine the future.” 8. What can we learn from the two experiments? A. Human poems are more creative than AI-generated poems. B. Many participants can distinguish AI-generated poems quickly. C. Only a small number of participants preferred AI-generated poems. D. AI-generated poems won higher praise than human poems on average. 9. Which of the following is a characteristic of AI-generated poems according to the passage? A. They are full of complex language. B. They are simple and clear in expression. C. They are hard to understand for non-experts. D. They demand a lot of critical thinking from readers. 10. The misunderstanding of human-authored poetry as AI-incoherence by participants may be due to ________. A. The inherent defects in human-authored poetry. B The poor quality of the language used in human-authored poetry. C. The lack of proper education on appreciating poetry among participants. D. The participants’ habit of expecting simplicity, as AI-generated poems provided. 11. Which statement will Michele Elam probably agree with? A. AI is revolutionizing the way we appreciate literary works. B. AI-generated literature has challenged human writers’ abilities. C. AI-generated art helps enhance our understanding of the world. D. AI may lead to a disconnection between art and human experiences. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一项关于人工智能聊天机器人模仿著名诗人创作诗歌的研究，包括研究的实验过程、结果以及相关学者对此的观点和担忧。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Participants, who were unaware of the true origins of the poems, rated the AI-generated poems higher on average, considering them more inspiring, meaningful, moving, and profound than the human-authored ones. (参与者并不知道这些诗歌的真正来源，他们对人工智能生成的诗歌的平均评分更高，认为它们比人类创作的诗歌更具启发性、更有意义、更动人、更深刻。)”从实验结果可知，人工智能生成的诗歌平均获得了比人类诗歌更高的评价。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“Researchers believe the appeal of AI-generated poems lies in their simplicity and clarity. (研究人员认为，人工智能生成的诗歌的吸引力在于其简洁明了。)”可知，人工智能生成的诗歌的特点是表达简洁明了。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Consequently, participants might have misunderstood the complexity of human poetry as AI incoherence (不连贯性). Understanding human-authored poetry also requires deep and critical thinking. However, modern readers seem unwilling to engage in this kind of mental labor, preferring texts that offer “instant answers,” writes Andrew Dean, a literary scholar at Deakin University in Australia. (因此，参与者可能将人类诗歌的复杂性误解为人工智能的不连贯性。理解人类创作的诗歌也需要深入和批判性的思考。然而，澳大利亚迪肯大学的文学学者安德鲁・迪恩写道，现代读者似乎不愿意进行这种脑力劳动，更喜欢提供“即时答案”的文本。)”可知，参与者将人类诗歌误解为人工智能的不连贯性，可能是因为他们习惯了人工智能诗歌提供的简洁，而不愿意花脑力理解人类诗歌的复杂性。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段第二句“She argued that the issue isn’t whether AI-generated poetry can match or exceed human authenticity but that we might lose sight of how art is connected to our lived experiences. (她认为，问题不在于人工智能生成的诗歌是否能达到或超越人类的真实性，而在于我们可能会忽视艺术与我们生活体验之间的联系。)”可知，Michele Elam认为人工智能可能会导致艺术与人类体验之间的脱节。故选D。 D Today, the widespread ability to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in online retail is transforming how consumers pay for purchases. Rather than relying on traditional payment methods, consumers are increasingly using BNPL services to spread payments across interest-free installments (免息分期付款). In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. Consumers who adopted BNPL were more likely to purchase, with purchase probability increasing from 17% to 26%. Furthermore, when adopting consumers made purchases, their basket sizes were 10% larger on average than before the introduction of BNPL. Furthermore, the data also reveals a significant aspect of BNPL’s influence on consumer spending patterns. In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending. To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases. At first glance, BNPL may seem like a win-win for both sellers and consumers. However, our findings suggest that sellers are most likely to see increased spending from financially constrained consumers who rely on credit cards. Given that BNPL can encourage overborrowing and lead to financial pressure, it’s important to be careful about who is offered BNPL and how much they can use. Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial “sugar crash”. 12. What do we know about BNPL? A. It boosts consumer spending. B. It involves high-interest fees. C. It raises the price of products. D. It sets up a minimum purchase. 13. What does the underlined word “transitory” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Rapid. B. Fixed. C. Temporary. D. Permanent. 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Ways of using BNPL services. B. BNPL’s influence on consumers. C. Disadvantages of paying in installments. D. A comparison of different payment methods. 15. Why does the author mention “tempting dessert” in the last paragraph? A. To urge people to stop using BNPL. B. To show the wide application of BNPL. C. To state the benefits of BNPL for sellers. D. To warn people to be cautious about BNPL. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章围绕“先买后付（BNPL）”服务展开，介绍其对消费者支出的影响、作用机制及潜在风险。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. (在新的研究中，我们发现BNPL的采用立即导致了支出的显著增加。)” 以及第三段中“They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending.(这些支出增长持续了近6个月，表明BNPL推动了消费者支出的持续增长，而非短期增长。)”可知，BNPL会促进消费者支出。故选A。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending.(在随后的跟踪研究中，观察到这些支出增长并非transitory：它们持续了近六个月，表明 BNPL 驱动了消费者支出的持续增长，而非短期增长。)”可知，句中not transitory与lasted for close to six months、lasting gains呼应，说明增长不是短期的，因此transitory意为“暂时的”。故选C。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases.(为了理解 BNPL 如何增加支出，我们进行了实验，发现分期支付的参与者比全额支付的参与者感受到的财务压力更小。BNPL 能够将支付分割成更小的金额，这让消费者对自己的预算有了更好的控制感。即使大额支付被推迟，小额支付似乎也更容易管理。此外，小额支付让消费者觉得成本不那么重要，鼓励他们在购买中添加更多物品。)”可知，本段主要阐述了BNPL对消费者的影响（如减少财务约束感、促进多购物等）。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。最后一段中“Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial ‘sugar crash’.(就像诱人的甜点一样，先买后付短期内可能看起来很有吸引力，但如果过度使用就会带来风险，导致财务上的“糖崩溃”)”，通过“诱人的甜点”类比 BNPL，说明其虽有吸引力但过度使用有风险，目的是警告人们要谨慎使用BNPL。故选D。 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。 When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number? The chances are that it has been years, given that you can simply use your digital devices to memorize that number for you. In a world of digital information, a new phenomenon “digital amnesia”, which refers to the loss of our brains’ ability to remember information as we become dependent on technology to get data, is starting to spread across the country. ___16___. Establish a screen-free day Start choosing one day of the week to put away your digital devices. If you need something to wake you up, avoid using your phone, as it’ll likely stimulate you to check your messages before you’re even stepping out of bed. ___17___. ____18____ Instead of depending on your phone, set out to design a reliable workout plan, which uses printed instructions to train your memory. There are several techniques you can use, but whichever ones you choose, physical paper is the key. It allows you to exercise your brain to find the answer within the pages themselves, rather than turning to your phone for help. Simplify your digital life There is no denying that digital devices have made our lives extremely convenient. ___19___. Although we can try to avoid using digital devices, it is undeniable that we will need them for certain tasks. Simplifying your digital life can help address digital amnesia. Removing what is not necessary can help you be less dependent on your devices. ____20____. It can be a very effective tool, but its usefulness, or uselessness, entirely depends on your attitude. You have to learn how to use it correctly so that it doesn’t take over. A. Exercise your memory B. Stick to a practical plan C. Luckily, there are ways you can take to deal with it D. It can help you improve work efficiency and get organized E. By not staring at your devices, you’ll give your brain a break F. However, they can be harmful to our mental health and productivity G. Despite the so-called digital amnesia, technology does have its place in our lives 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. A 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了数字时代出现的新现象——“数字健忘症”，即随着人们越来越依赖技术获取信息，大脑记忆信息的能力逐渐丧失，并提出了一些应对方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number? The chances are that it has been years, given that you can simply use your digital devices to memorize that number for you. In a world of digital information, a new phenomenon “digital amnesia”, which refers to the loss of our brains’ ability to remember information as we become dependent on technology to get data, is starting to spread across the country.(你上一次记电话号码是什么时候？考虑到你可以简单地用你的数字设备来记住你的数字，很可能已经好几年了。在一个数字信息的世界里，一种新现象'数字健忘症”开始在全国蔓延。“数字健忘症”指的是我们的大脑由于依赖技术来获取数据而丧失了记忆信息的能力)”可知，上文提出‘数字健忘症’的问题，后文给出具体的方法，本句承上启下，既提到数字健忘症的问题，又引出下文将要讨论的解决方法。故C选项“幸运的是，你可以采取一些方法来处理它”符合语境，故选C。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Start choosing one day of the week to put away your digital devices. If you need something to wake you up, avoid using your phone, as it’ll likely stimulate you to check your messages before you’re even stepping out of bed.(开始选择一周中的一天来放下你的电子设备。如果你需要一些东西来唤醒你，那就不要用手机，因为它可能会刺激你在起床之前查看信息)”可知，空前提到了在这个日子里要避免使用手机等数字设备，以免在起床前就受到信息的干扰。E选项“不要盯着电子设备看，你的大脑会得到休息”承接上文，继续说明设立无屏幕日的好处，符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 此空为小标题；根据本段内容“Instead of depending on your phone, set out to design a reliable workout plan, which uses printed instructions to train your memory. There are several techniques you can use, but whichever ones you choose, physical paper is the key. It allows you to exercise your brain to find the answer within the pages themselves, rather than turning to your phone for help.(与其依赖你的手机，不如着手设计一个可靠的锻炼计划，使用打印的说明来训练你的记忆力。你可以使用几种技巧，但无论你选择哪一种，实体纸都是关键。它可以锻炼你的大脑在书页中找到答案，而不是求助于你的手机)”可知，本段主要讲的是不要依赖手机，而是要通过制定可靠的锻炼计划来训练记忆力，使用纸质指令来锻炼大脑在页面中寻找答案的能力。故A选项“锻炼记忆力”能够概括本段主旨，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“There is no denying that digital devices have made our lives extremely convenient.(不可否认，数字设备使我们的生活非常方便)”以及后文“Although we can try to avoid using digital devices, it is undeniable that we will need them for certain tasks.(虽然我们可以尽量避免使用数字设备，但不可否认的是，我们将需要它们来完成某些任务)”可知，第四段先承认数字设备的便利，后需转折指出其负面影响。选项F通过“however”引出矛盾，衔接后文“简化数字生活”的必要性。故F选项“然而，它们可能对我们的心理健康和工作效率有害”符合语境，故选F。 【20题详解】 根据后文“It can be a very effective tool, but its usefulness, or uselessness, entirely depends on your attitude. You have to learn how to use it correctly so that it doesn’t take over.(它可以是一个非常有效的工具，但它的有用或无用，完全取决于你的态度。你必须学会如何正确地使用它，这样它才不会占上风)”可知，本句承上启下，既提到技术的存在性，又引出下文关于正确使用技术的讨论。故G选项“尽管有所谓的‘数字健忘症’，但科技确实在我们的生活中占有一席之地”符合语境，故选G。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 After my parents passed away, I took over their farm where an old house stood. My wife declared the house a hidden ___21___ for kids and was considering tearing it down. But I thought it a good idea to check it out first, just in case something ___22___ had been left behind. Time had ___23___ the house and most windows were gone. We entered through an open window. Here lay the ___24___ of my father’s lives: some old clothes, some cards from old friends... So ___25___ were the memories that I decided to ___26___ the house instead. Years passed and as we hurried through our lives, my visits grew ___27___. One day, I was considering selling the farm. ___28___, I visited the old house again. Why I visited it that day is still beyond me. It was as though it were calling; even the trees around seemed to whisper ___29___ to me, to stay for a while. As I stood once again on that ancient floor, an envelope, yellowed with age, drew my eyes. I ___30___ one letter carefully from the envelope. It was written when Dad served afar during World War I. From the ___31___ handwriting I’d read many times before, I learned how much Dad missed the farm and his family. Here was a(an) ___32___ young man who was bravely ___33___ on the sea. At the bottom of the page, Dad, in underlined print, passed on another ___34___. Tears burned my eyes as I read those words he had so carefully ___35___: “All is well here. Don’t worry.” 21. A. fun B. danger C. surprise D. wonder 22. A. unusual B. ancient C. valuable D. personal 23. A. set up B. taken away C. pulled down D. worn out 24. A. trouble B. schedules C. reminders D. meanings 25. A. fresh B. awful C. confusing D. sweet 26. A. rebuild B. keep C. decorate D. tidy 27. A. infrequent B. impatient C. unnecessary D. unacceptable 28. A. Interestingly B. Fortunately C. Strangely D. Importantly 29. A. secrets B. sadness C. worries D. invitations 30. A. removed B. mailed C. published D. printed 31. A. beautiful B. poor C. neat D. familiar 32. A. homesick B. enthusiastic C. ambitious D. mysterious 33. A. living B. fighting C. traveling D. working 34 A. message B. gift C. letter D. treasure 35. A. announced B. emphasized C. picked D. found 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者的父母去世，出于安全考虑，作者决定拆除父母曾经居住的房子，看到父亲以前的物品作者决定保留老房子。后来作者考虑卖掉农场，作者再次去了老房子，在父亲遗留的信中作者发现父亲对房子的重视，潸然泪下。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我妻子说这房子对孩子们有潜在的危险，正考虑把它拆掉。A. fun乐趣；B. danger危险；C. surprise惊喜；D. wonder奇迹。根据后文“for kids and was considering tearing it down”可知，要拆除是因为对孩子有潜在危险。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但我觉得最好还是先去看看，以防有什么贵重的东西被落下了。A. unusual不寻常的；B. ancient古老的；C. valuable宝贵的；D. personal个人的。根据上文“check it out first, just in case something”可知，作者要去查看老房子是为了避免里面有什么贵重的东西被落下了，故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：时间把房子侵蚀了，大部分窗户都不见了。A. set up建立；B. taken away拿走；C. pulled down拆除；D. worn out破旧。根据后文“most windows were gone”可知，指时间将房子老化了，窗户也不见了。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这里放着我父亲生前的遗物：一些旧衣服，一些老朋友寄来的卡片……A. trouble麻烦；B. schedules时间表；C. reminders提醒物；D. meanings意义。根据后文“some old clothes, some cards from old friends”可知，房子里有很多父亲生前的物品，提醒着作者父亲生活过的痕迹，是提醒物，故选C。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些回忆是如此甜蜜，以至于我决定留下这所房子。A. fresh新鲜的；B. awful糟糕的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. sweet甜美的。根据后文“were the memories that I decided to”作者决定留下房子，结合上文看到了父亲生前的东西，推测是因为和父亲的回忆很甜美，让作者决定保留老房子。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些回忆是如此甜蜜，以至于我决定留下这所房子。A. rebuild重建；B. keep保留；C. decorate装饰；D. tidy使整洁。根据后文“the house instead”中instead表示转折，说明作者看了房子以后，决定保留下房子。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：时光荏苒，我们匆匆度日，我的拜访变得越来越少。A. infrequent罕见的；B. impatient不耐烦的；C. unnecessary不必要的；D. unacceptable不可接受的。根据上文“Years passed and as we hurried through our lives”可知，因为繁忙不再那么频繁去拜访了。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：奇怪的是，我又去了那所老房子。A. Interestingly有趣地；B. Fortunately幸运地；C. Strangely奇怪地；D. Importantly重要地。根据上文“One day, I was considering selling the farm.(有一天，我正在考虑卖掉农场)”以及后文“Why I visited it that day is still beyond me.(我仍然不明白那天我为什么要去那里)”可知，作者正考虑卖掉农场，结果奇怪地再次去了老房子，自己也不知道为什么去。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它好像在呼唤；就连周围的树木似乎都在轻声邀请我，让我待一会儿。A. secrets秘密；B. sadness悲伤；C. worries担心；D. invitations邀请。根据上文“It was as though it were calling”以及后文“to stay for a while”此处比喻房子在呼唤作者，连周围的树木也邀请作者多待一会儿。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我小心地从信封里取出一封信。A. removed取出；B. mailed邮寄；C. published出版；D. printed印刷。根据后文“one letter carefully from the envelope”可知，这里指从信封中取出一封信，用remove。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：从我以前看过很多次的熟悉的笔迹中，我了解到爸爸是多么想念农场和他的家人。A. beautiful美丽的；B. poor贫穷的；C. neat整洁的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据后文“handwriting I’d read many times before”可知，作者阅读过多次，所以熟悉父亲的笔记。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一个想家的年轻人，勇敢地在海上作战。A. homesick想家的；B. enthusiastic热情的；C. ambitious有抱负的；D. mysterious神秘的。根据上文“how much Dad missed the farm and his family”可知，父亲是一个想家的年轻人。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一个想家的年轻人，勇敢地在海上作战。A. living居住；B. fighting战斗；C. traveling旅行；D. working工作。根据上文“It was written when Dad served afar during World War I.(这是爸爸在第一次世界大战期间在远方服役时写的)”可知，父亲当时在服役，勇敢地在海上作战。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这一页的底部，爸爸用带下划线的字体传递了另一条信息。A. message信息；B. gift礼物；C. letter信；D. treasure财富。根据后文“All is well here. Don’t worry.”可知，这里指父亲传递了另一条信息。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我读到他小心翼翼地强调的那句话时，泪水灼烧了我的眼睛：“这里一切都好。别担心。”A. announced宣布；B. emphasized强调；C. picked捡起；D. found找到。根据上文“At the bottom of the page, Dad, in underlined print”以及常识可知，这句话有下划线是为了强调这句话。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 According to a report by South China Morning Post, China is planning to launch a hyperloop (超级高铁), also known ____36____ a super-high speed pipeline maglev system by 2035. If the project goes as ____37____ (plan), the new train will be the world’s fastest ground-based transport. In the past few days, the Chinese government officers ____38____ (announce) the approval of the country’s first hyperloop line. Its ____39____ (long) will be 175 kilometers, and it will pass between Shanghai and Hangzhou. The distance between the two cities can be covered in about three hours by car or an hour by high-speed train. But the hyperloop can reach the speed of 1000 km/h, ____40____ means the route can be completed in just 15 minutes. The project will make China one of the pioneers in hyperloop technology, ____41____ (allow) faster travel between several major cities. The hyperloop provides ____42____ high-security level with low energy consumption. The technology will ____43____ (far) advance China’s position as a leader in transport. A super- fast hyperloop train in China has completed ____44____ (it) first test runs. These consisted of three test runs at a superconducting maglev test line in Datong, Shanxi province. However, the current tube available for trials measures only 2 km long. It _____45_____ (expect) to be extended to 60 km in the near future. 【答案】36. as 37. planned 38. have announced 39. length 40. which 41. allowing 42. a 43. further 44. its 45. is expected 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要讲述了据《南华早报》报道，中国计划在2035年之前启动超级高铁，也被称为超高速管道磁悬浮系统。如果该项目按计划进行，新列车将成为世界上最快的地面交通工具。 【36题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：据《南华早报》报道，中国计划在2035年之前启动超级高铁，也被称为超高速管道磁悬浮系统。分析句子可知，此处为固定短语be known as“被当作，被称为”，满足句意要求。故填as。 【37题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：如果该项目按计划进行，新列车将成为世界上最快的地面交通工具。分析句子可知，此处为固定短语as planned“按照计划”，满足句意要求。故填planned。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：在过去的几天里，中国政府官员宣布批准了该国第一条超级高铁线路。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，由In the past few days时间状语可知，该句应为现在完成时，主语officers为复数名词，所以为动词复数形式。故填have announced。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：它的长度将是175公里，将通过上海和杭州之间。由空前Its为形容词性物主代词可知，此处为名词形式，length (长度)不可数。故填length。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：但是超级高铁的速度可以达到1000公里/小时，这意味着这条线路可以在15分钟内完成。分析句子可知，此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为前面整句话，关系词在从句中作主语成分，用关系代词which。故填which。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：该项目将使中国成为超级高铁技术的先驱之一，使几个主要城市之间的旅行速度更快。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，allow和逻辑主语The project为主动关系，所以为现在分词形式。故填allowing。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：超级高铁提供了高安全性和低能耗。根据句意可知，此处为表示“一种高安全级别”，为泛指概念，high为首音节辅音单词，所以为不定冠词a的填入。故填a。 【43题详解】 考查副词比较级。句意：这项技术将进一步提升中国在交通运输领域的领先地位。根据句意可知，此处为副词比较级further“更远地，进一步”，作状语修饰动词advance。故填further。 【44题详解】 考查形容词性物主代词。句意：中国的超级高铁已经完成了首次试运行。由空后first test runs为名词短语可知，此处为形容词性物主代词its。故填its。 【45题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：预计在不久的将来将延长到60公里。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，主语It和谓语动词expect为被动关系，结合上文时态可知，该句应为一般现在时，所以为一般现在时的被动语态结构。故填is expected。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以如何提升自我为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括： 1. 演讲主题； 2. 具体措施； 3. 总结。 注意：词数80左右。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A possible version: Today, I am honored to deliver a speech to all of you on the topic of how to improve ourselves. In my personal opinion, we can improve ourselves in many aspects, varying from time management to self-control. For time management, it is of vital importance to make good use of every single second by making a schedule. Furthermore, it is strongly recommended that everyone resist temptations. Learning to control our temper is also a good way. Not only can it avoid conflicts but also it solves problems efficiently. In conclusion, as long as we take the above measures immediately, we will quickly improve ourselves. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以如何提升自我为题写一篇发言稿参加英语演讲比赛。 详解】1. 词汇积累  发表演讲：deliver a speech→give a speech 提高：improve→enhance  解决：solve→settle  立刻：immediately→right away  2. 句式拓展  简单句变复合句  原句：In my personal opinion, we can improve ourselves in many aspects, varying from time management to self-control. 拓展句：In my personal opinion, we can improve ourselves in many aspects, which vary from time management to self-control. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Not only can it avoid conflicts but also it solves problems efficiently. (运用了not only…but also句型以及not only位于句首引起的部分倒装) 【高分句型2】In conclusion, as long as we take the above measures immediately, we will quickly improve ourselves. (运用了as long as引导的条件状语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给两段段落开头语，续写第一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 注意：只需续写第一段，词数为100左右；注意一二两段的衔接。 Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have his breakfast as quickly as possible. “Why are you in such a hurry, early bird?” Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum,” Peter said. “Mr. White promised to offer prizes to those who get 100 scores. I’ve been studying the word list since last week. Although the words are difficult, I am well prepared for them.” Peter reviewed the spelling of each word once more carefully when Dad drove him to school. At last, it was time for the students to have a test. “Responsibility,” Mr. White started. Peter wrote it on his test paper quickly and confidently. “The second word: contribution,” Mr. White said. “So easy,” Peter thought. He quickly wrote the word down. Thirty words later, the test papers were collected by Mr. White. “I am to mark your papers now,” he told the class. After marking the test papers, Mr. White said, “three of you won a prize today for excellent test scores. Peter, David and Mary got 100 percent on the spelling test!” Mr. White praised them. Meanwhile, he gave the three students each a dictionary. Peter’s was an English-Chinese dictionary — the one he liked best. Peter was so excited that he held it high when his classmates cheered. “This is my happiest moment,” Peter thought. After Mr. White gave the test paper back, Peter had a look at the words, feeling proud of his spelling. All of a sudden, the word “contribution” confused him. It didn’t seem right. Peter began to compare them after taking out the word list. “C-o-n-t-r-i-b-u-s-i-o-n,” he whispered. He had spelled it wrong. “What am I to do?” Peter said to himself. “I expect my classmates to think I’m a master in spelling. If I tell Mr. White one of my spelling words is wrong I’ll have to give my prize back, or I will become an example for telling a lie”. Staring at the red sign “100%” which was written at his test paper, Peter was lost in thought. After a while, he remembered a lesson Mum used to teach him, “We ought to be an honest person.” Paragraph 1: Slowly, Peter raised his hand. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Peter looked around and found many of his classmates were smiling at him. 【答案】 Slowly, Peter raised his hand. “Mr. White, I didn’t get full marks on the test. I made a mistake.” He stood up and handed his teacher the dictionary he liked best and his test paper. He said, “I spelled contribution with ’s-i’ instead of ‘t-i’.” Peter could feel his classmates looking at him with surprise as he walked back to his desk. To his surprise, Mr. White held up Peter’s testpaper. “Class,” he said, “Peter did something even more important than spelling every word correctly in a test.” Mr. White smiled at Peter, adding that Peter taught us all a lesson on being honest. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了彼得在英语拼写测试中得了一百分，老师奖给他一本他最喜欢的英汉词典，他很高兴，但老师把试卷还给他后，他发现自己拼错了单词，自己没资格得奖，他陷入了是否说出真相的两难境地，最后他想起了妈妈的话：“我们应该做一个诚实的人。” 【详解】1.段落续写： 由第一段首句内容“彼得慢慢地举起了手。”可知，第一段可描写彼得坦白事实，得到了老师的谅解。 2.续写线索：站起来——坦白——同学惊讶——老师夸奖 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①递给某人某物：hand sb. sth./pass sth. to sb. ②举起：hold up/put up ③补充说，继续说：add that.../go on saying that... 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprise/astonishment ②笑：smile/beam 【点睛】[高分句型1] He stood up and handed his teacher the dictionary he liked best and his test paper. (运用了that/which引导的限制性定语从句，省略了that/which) [高分句型2] Peter could feel his classmates looking at him with surprise as he walked back to his desk.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 绵阳中学实验学校2023级高二（下）半期考试 英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. What will the man do? A. Have a rest. B. Set up a project. C. Stay up all night. 2. What is the woman advised to do? A. Save data in advance. B. Repair the computer. C. Restart the work. 3. Why was the man late? A. He fixed his car. B. He waited for the truck. C. He talked with the mechanic. 4. What do the speakers talk about? A. A dog’s noise. B. A dog’s feeding. C. A dog’s living environment. 5. How does the man like the recipe? A. Wonderful. B. Healthy. C. Strange. 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. What problem did the man face? A. His lunch was spilled. B. His computer got no signal. C. His cleaner was out of power. 7. What will the woman do to help the man? A. Fix his car. B. Give him a lift. C. Take him to relax. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How will the woman spend her Saturday? A. By tidying up the books. B. By going bike riding. C. By playing soccer. 9. Where will the man go during the weekend? A. To cafes. B. To the gym. C. To the art museum. 10. Who will the woman watch movies with? A. Her parents. B. Her sister. C. Her friends. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman do? A. A businesswoman. B. A designer. C. A house agent. 12. What time does the woman usually go for a morning walk? A. At 6 am. B. At 8 am. C. At 9 am. 13. Who woke the woman up today? A. The man. B. Her dad. C. Her mom. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What was the matter with the woman? A. She lost important things. B. She made a terrible lecture. C. She felt sick in her stomach. 15 What did the woman do with her friends yesterday? A. They went to a movie. B. They had some hot drinks. C They made some pizza. 16. How does the woman feel at last? A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Surprised. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where was the speaker in the afternoon probably? A. At her desk. B. In the meeting room. C. At the building gate. 18. What is the message about? A A missing package. B. A delivery driver. C. A wrong call. 19. Who has the item now probably? A. The speaker. B. An investigator. C. A security guard. 20. What is the relationship between the speaker and Mr. Rushman? A. Boss and employee. B. Servicer and client. C. Driver and passenger. 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 Our Easiest Jitterbug Phone Ever The Jitterbug * flip from the makes of the original easy-to-use cell phone, has big buttons and an unique Urgent Response button on the keypad. Easy to Use Today, cell phoned are hard to hear, difficult to dial and overloaded with feature you may never use. That’s not the case with the Jitterbug * Flip 2. A large screen, big buttons and one-touch speed dialing make it easy to call family and friends and the powerful speaker ensure every conversation will be loud and clear. Easy to Enjoy Wherever you go, a built-in camera makes it easy and fun for you to capture and share your favorite memories. Plus, the flashlight and built-in magnified (放大镜) help you see in dark areas Easy to Be Prepared Life has a way of being unpredictable, but you can be prepared in an uncertain or unsafe situation with Urgent Response Service. Simply press the Urgent Response button to speak with a highly trained agent who can confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need. Flexible and Affordable Plans The Jitterbug * Flip2 is one of the most affordable cell phone on the market and comes with reliable nationwide coverage. With no long-term contracts or cancellation feds, you can switch plans anytime. $11.99/mo. $14.99/mo. $17.99/mo. $19.99/mo. 100 minutes 10¢ per text 300 minutes 7 ¢ per text 500 minutes 4¢ per text Unlimited minutes Unlimited texts The phone is available in-store or online at lively. com / flip. If you want to learn more, call 1.866.490.3411. 1 What makes the Jitterbug * Flip2 help you out of danger? A. A large screen. B. The powerful speaker. C. A build-in camera. D. The Urgent Response button. 2. Which plan suits you best if you need to send short messages frequently? A. $11.99/ mo. B. $14.99/ mo. C. $17.99/ mo. D. $19.99/ mo 3. Where can the text probably be found? A. In a magazine. B. an a textbook. C. In an academic paper. D. In a news report. B My father was always a good gardener. One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled (翻耕的) soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground. As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden. I remember Dad pushing the tiller ahead in perfectly straight lines. Dad loved growing all sorts of things: yellow and green onions, watermelons almost as big as me, rows of yellow corn, and our favorite-red tomatoes. As I grew into a teenager, I didn’t get so excited about gardening with Dad. Instead of the magical land of possibility, it had turned into some kind of prison. However, as Dad grew older, his love for gardening never disappeared. After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he had cancer, he still took care of his garden. But then, the cancer, bit by bit, invaded his body. I had to do the things he used to do. What really convinced me that Dad was dying was the state of his garden that year. The rows and rows of colorful vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed (除草) them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes. A few years later, I couldn’t even bear to look at anyone’s garden without having strong memories pour over me like cold water from a bucket. Last year, I decided to plant my own garden and started out with just a few tomatoes. That morning, after breaking up an amount of soil, something caught the corner of my eye and I had to smile. It was my eight-year-old son Jerry, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil. 4. Why did the author like the garden when he was a child? A. The garden was freshly tilled by the worker. B. He loved what his mother grew in the garden. C. The garden was planted with colorful flowers. D. He enjoyed being in the garden with his father. 5. What did the author’s father do when all the kids started their own families? A. Stopping his gardening. B. Focusing on planting tomatoes. C. Turning to other hobbies. D. Spending more time on gardening. 6. What can be learned about the garden when the author’s father was dying? A. It was almost deserted. B. It brought the author a great harvest. C. It was redecorated by the author. D. It was turned over to the author’s son. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. Lessons from Gardening B. The Magic of Freshly Tilled Soil C. Gardening through Generations D. A Teenager’s Love for Gardening C A new study in the journal Scientific Reports finds AI chatbots can imitate famous poets so effectively that they can fool many human readers, and non-experts often can’t reliably distinguish between poems written by William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, T.S. Eliot or ChatGPT-3.5. The researchers conducted two experiments: the first asked participants to determine whether a poem was written by a human or AI, and the second assessed the quality of the poems. In both cases, the AI-generated poems either passed as human-written or even outperformed those by human writers. Participants, who were unaware of the true origins of the poems, rated the AI-generated poems higher on average, considering them more inspiring, meaningful, moving, and profound than the human-authored ones. So, how did this happen? Researchers believe the appeal of AI-generated poems lies in their simplicity and clarity. These poems better convey an image, mood, emotion, or theme to non-expert poetry readers. Consequently, participants might have misunderstood the complexity of human poetry as AI incoherence (不连贯性). Understanding human-authored poetry also requires deep and critical thinking. However, modern readers seem unwilling to engage in this kind of mental labor, preferring texts that offer “instant answers,” writes Andrew Dean, a literary scholar at Deakin University in Australia. Michele Elam, a senior fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, raised a key concern about how AI may shape people’s relationships with art. She argued that the issue isn’t whether AI-generated poetry can match or exceed human authenticity (真实性) but that we might lose sight of how art is connected to our lived experiences. “Literature, including poetry, is meaningful because it provides a way of naming and describing our realities,” Elam wrote in an email, “If we only see selected images and language in our social feeds, it could limit our ability to understand the world, remember the past, and imagine the future.” 8. What can we learn from the two experiments? A. Human poems are more creative than AI-generated poems. B. Many participants can distinguish AI-generated poems quickly. C. Only a small number of participants preferred AI-generated poems. D. AI-generated poems won higher praise than human poems on average. 9. Which of the following is a characteristic of AI-generated poems according to the passage? A. They are full of complex language. B. They are simple and clear in expression. C. They are hard to understand for non-experts. D. They demand a lot of critical thinking from readers. 10. The misunderstanding of human-authored poetry as AI-incoherence by participants may be due to ________. A. The inherent defects in human-authored poetry. B. The poor quality of the language used in human-authored poetry. C. The lack of proper education on appreciating poetry among participants. D. The participants’ habit of expecting simplicity as AI-generated poems provided. 11. Which statement will Michele Elam probably agree with? A. AI is revolutionizing the way we appreciate literary works. B. AI-generated literature has challenged human writers’ abilities. C. AI-generated art helps enhance our understanding of the world. D. AI may lead to a disconnection between art and human experiences. D Today, the widespread ability to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in online retail is transforming how consumers pay for purchases. Rather than relying on traditional payment methods, consumers are increasingly using BNPL services to spread payments across interest-free installments (免息分期付款). In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. Consumers who adopted BNPL were more likely to purchase, with purchase probability increasing from 17% to 26%. Furthermore, when adopting consumers made purchases, their basket sizes were 10% larger on average than before the introduction of BNPL. Furthermore, the data also reveals a significant aspect of BNPL’s influence on consumer spending patterns. In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending. To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases. At first glance, BNPL may seem like a win-win for both sellers and consumers. However, our findings suggest that sellers are most likely to see increased spending from financially constrained consumers who rely on credit cards. Given that BNPL can encourage overborrowing and lead to financial pressure, it’s important to be careful about who is offered BNPL and how much they can use. Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial “sugar crash”. 12. What do we know about BNPL? A. It boosts consumer spending. B. It involves high-interest fees. C. It raises the price of products. D. It sets up a minimum purchase. 13. What does the underlined word “transitory” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Rapid. B. Fixed. C. Temporary. D. Permanent. 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Ways of using BNPL services. B. BNPL’s influence on consumers. C. Disadvantages of paying in installments. D. A comparison of different payment methods. 15. Why does the author mention “tempting dessert” in the last paragraph? A. To urge people to stop using BNPL. B. To show the wide application of BNPL. C. To state the benefits of BNPL for sellers. D. To warn people to be cautious about BNPL. 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。 When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number? The chances are that it has been years, given that you can simply use your digital devices to memorize that number for you. In a world of digital information, a new phenomenon “digital amnesia”, which refers to the loss of our brains’ ability to remember information as we become dependent on technology to get data, is starting to spread across the country. ___16___. Establish a screen-free day Start choosing one day of the week to put away your digital devices. If you need something to wake you up, avoid using your phone, as it’ll likely stimulate you to check your messages before you’re even stepping out of bed. ___17___. ____18____ Instead of depending on your phone, set out to design a reliable workout plan, which uses printed instructions to train your memory. There are several techniques you can use, but whichever ones you choose, physical paper is the key. It allows you to exercise your brain to find the answer within the pages themselves, rather than turning to your phone for help. Simplify your digital life There is no denying that digital devices have made our lives extremely convenient. ___19___. Although we can try to avoid using digital devices, it is undeniable that we will need them for certain tasks. Simplifying your digital life can help address digital amnesia. Removing what is not necessary can help you be less dependent on your devices. ____20____. It can be a very effective tool, but its usefulness, or uselessness, entirely depends on your attitude. You have to learn how to use it correctly so that it doesn’t take over. A. Exercise your memory B. Stick to a practical plan C. Luckily, there are ways you can take to deal with it D. It can help you improve work efficiency and get organized E. By not staring at your devices, you’ll give your brain a break F. However, they can be harmful to our mental health and productivity G. Despite the so-called digital amnesia, technology does have its place in our lives 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 After my parents passed away, I took over their farm where an old house stood. My wife declared the house a hidden ___21___ for kids and was considering tearing it down. But I thought it a good idea to check it out first, just in case something ___22___ had been left behind. Time had ___23___ the house and most windows were gone. We entered through an open window. Here lay the ___24___ of my father’s lives: some old clothes, some cards from old friends... So ___25___ were the memories that I decided to ___26___ the house instead. Years passed and as we hurried through our lives, my visits grew ___27___. One day, I was considering selling the farm. ___28___, I visited the old house again. Why I visited it that day is still beyond me. It was as though it were calling; even the trees around seemed to whisper ___29___ to me, to stay for a while. As I stood once again on that ancient floor, an envelope, yellowed with age, drew my eyes. I ___30___ one letter carefully from the envelope. It was written when Dad served afar during World War I. From the ___31___ handwriting I’d read many times before, I learned how much Dad missed the farm and his family. Here was a(an) ___32___ young man who was bravely ___33___ on the sea. At the bottom of the page, Dad, in underlined print, passed on another ___34___. Tears burned my eyes as I read those words he had so carefully ___35___: “All is well here. Don’t worry.” 21. A. fun B. danger C. surprise D. wonder 22. A. unusual B. ancient C. valuable D. personal 23. A. set up B. taken away C. pulled down D. worn out 24. A. trouble B. schedules C. reminders D. meanings 25. A. fresh B. awful C. confusing D. sweet 26. A. rebuild B. keep C. decorate D. tidy 27. A. infrequent B. impatient C. unnecessary D. unacceptable 28. A. Interestingly B. Fortunately C. Strangely D. Importantly 29. A. secrets B. sadness C. worries D. invitations 30. A. removed B. mailed C. published D. printed 31. A. beautiful B. poor C. neat D. familiar 32. A. homesick B. enthusiastic C. ambitious D. mysterious 33. A. living B. fighting C. traveling D. working 34. A. message B. gift C. letter D. treasure 35. A. announced B. emphasized C. picked D. found 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 According to a report by South China Morning Post, China is planning to launch a hyperloop (超级高铁), also known ____36____ a super-high speed pipeline maglev system by 2035. If the project goes as ____37____ (plan), the new train will be the world’s fastest ground-based transport. In the past few days, the Chinese government officers ____38____ (announce) the approval of the country’s first hyperloop line. Its ____39____ (long) will be 175 kilometers, and it will pass between Shanghai and Hangzhou. The distance between the two cities can be covered in about three hours by car or an hour by high-speed train. But the hyperloop can reach the speed of 1000 km/h, ____40____ means the route can be completed in just 15 minutes. The project will make China one of the pioneers in hyperloop technology, ____41____ (allow) faster travel between several major cities. The hyperloop provides ____42____ high-security level with low energy consumption. The technology will ____43____ (far) advance China’s position as a leader in transport. A super- fast hyperloop train in China has completed ____44____ (it) first test runs. These consisted of three test runs at a superconducting maglev test line in Datong, Shanxi province. However, the current tube available for trials measures only 2 km long. It _____45_____ (expect) to be extended to 60 km in the near future. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以如何提升自我为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括： 1. 演讲主题； 2. 具体措施； 3. 总结。 注意：词数80左右。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给两段段落开头语，续写第一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 注意：只需续写第一段，词数为100左右；注意一二两段的衔接。 Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have his breakfast as quickly as possible. “Why are you in such a hurry, early bird?” Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum,” Peter said. “Mr. White promised to offer prizes to those who get 100 scores. I’ve been studying the word list since last week. Although the words are difficult, I am well prepared for them.” Peter reviewed the spelling of each word once more carefully when Dad drove him to school. At last, it was time for the students to have a test. “Responsibility,” Mr. White started. Peter wrote it on his test paper quickly and confidently. “The second word: contribution,” Mr. White said. “So easy,” Peter thought. He quickly wrote the word down. Thirty words later, the test papers were collected by Mr. White. “I am to mark your papers now,” he told the class. After marking the test papers, Mr. White said, “three of you won a prize today for excellent test scores. Peter, David and Mary got 100 percent on the spelling test!” Mr. White praised them. Meanwhile, he gave the three students each a dictionary. Peter’s was an English-Chinese dictionary — the one he liked best. Peter was so excited that he held it high when his classmates cheered. “This is my happiest moment,” Peter thought. After Mr. White gave the test paper back, Peter had a look at the words, feeling proud of his spelling. All of a sudden, the word “contribution” confused him. It didn’t seem right. Peter began to compare them after taking out the word list. “C-o-n-t-r-i-b-u-s-i-o-n,” he whispered. He had spelled it wrong. “What am I to do?” Peter said to himself. “I expect my classmates to think I’m a master in spelling. If I tell Mr. White one of my spelling words is wrong I’ll have to give my prize back, or I will become an example for telling a lie”. Staring at the red sign “100%” which was written at his test paper, Peter was lost in thought. After a while, he remembered a lesson Mum used to teach him, “We ought to be an honest person.” Paragraph 1: Slowly, Peter raised his hand. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Peter looked around and found many of his classmates were smiling at him. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$