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秦皇岛市实验中学2025-2026 学年第一学期高二年级第一次月考 英语试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 is the weather like now? A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 2. Where are the speakers going? A. To a phone company. B. To their neighbor's. C. To their home. 3. Why does the woman think Alice is unfit for the job? A. She's not full of energy. B. She's too enthusiastic. C. She's not experienced. 4. What does the woman mean in the end? A. The game was very exciting. B. She'll watch the game tonight. C. Jack might not like the result of the game. 5. How does the man feel? A. Regretful. B. Sympathetic. C. Disappointed. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 What happened to the man? A. He fell off a bike. B. His bike got stolen. C. He was hit by a bike. Which word best describes the woman? A. Stupid. B. Considerate. C. Open-minded. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What does the man like doing on summer vacation? A. Eating ice-cream. B. Catching fish. C. Playing games. 9. When will the man visit his grandparents? A. Tomorrow. B. This weekend. C. Next weekend. 10. Where are the speakers now? A. At home. B. At the school. C. At a restaurant. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What does Joe probably prefer to read? A. Poems. B. Horror fiction C. Science books. 12. What does Jane think of Stray Birds? A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Meaningful. 13. What day is it today? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Saturday. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is probably the woman? A. A reporter. B. A hostess. C. A writer. 15. Where was Herbert Wilde born? A. In Switzerland. B. In Italy. C. In Britain. 16. What is Herbert Wilde eager to get now? A. Fame. B. Freedom. C. Inspiration. 17. What does the woman expect Herbert Wilde to do? A. Be brave to follow his heart. B. Enjoy the quietness in the countryside C. Manage to keep his work-life balance 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. How long is the Grands Mulets hut open each year? A. Three months. B. Four months. C. Seven months 19. Which of the following is located in the heart of the Eastern Alps? A. Grands Mulets hut. B. Refugio Emilio Frey. C. Brandenburger Haus. 20. What can people do in the Refugio Emilio Frey? A. Have overnight stays. B. Enjoy the views of the Alps. C. Go through some complicated routes 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 Insider Flight Tips for Your Journey Anyone can book a trip, but not everyone can plan an ultimate adventure that is affordable, accommodating and fun. At www. tripinsiders. org, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business. And on this website, we also offer a state-of-the-art travel comparison tool to make planning easier than ever. Here are some insider tips that we'd like to share with you about flights. Look for Glitch (小故障) Fares Online booking systems for airfare don’t come without a pricing mistake every once in a while. Follow deal-minded travel sites and blogs to learn about pricing mistakes that work in your favor. This is the most useful if you live near a major airport and have a flexible schedule. Consider Alternate Airports Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares. For example, if you’re planning to visit the Bay Area of California, check for rates in both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport. Cross the Border by Land Domestic flights are often cheaper than international ones, so if you live near a border and want to fly to a neighboring country, you can save by crossing the border by land and then catching a domestic flight. For example, Toronto residents may save by crossing the American border into Buffalo and then flying to another American city. Use a Digital Luggage Scale There’s nothing more frustrating than learning that your bag is too heavy to fly or that it’ll cost you extra when you arrive at the airport. Digital luggage scales are great for making sure that you’re not going over the baggage limit with your new souvenirs. 1. What is the main purpose of www.tripinsiders.org ? A. To recommend travel websites. B. To fund the travel business. C. To advertise a travel agency. D. To uncover travel business secrets. 2. What is advised for air travel? A. Selecting airports. B. Flying the border. C. Carrying more baggage. D. Having a fixed schedule. 3. What do the four tips have in common? A. They cover all aspects of a trip. B. They help travelers save money. C. They merely apply to businessmen. D. They are only for Toronto residents. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了四种能帮助旅行者省钱的小贴士。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“At www. tripinsiders. org, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business.(在www. tripinsiders. org网站，我们的目标是为您提供在旅游业务上最好的内幕秘密)”可知，该网站的目的是为了揭开旅游商业的秘密。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Consider Alternate Airports中关键句“Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares.(一些大城市有不止一个机场，所以一定要检查所有机场，以获得最便宜的机票)”可知，作者建议在航空旅游中筛选最便宜的机场来省钱。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Look for Glitch (小故障) Fares中关键句“Follow deal-minded travel sites and blogs to learn about pricing mistakes that work in your favor.(关注注重交易的旅游网站和博客，了解对你有利的定价错误)”；Consider Alternate Airports中关键句“Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares.(一些大城市有不止一个机场，所以一定要检查所有机场，以获得最便宜的机票)”；Cross the Border by Land中关键句“Domestic flights are often cheaper than international ones, so if you live near a border and want to fly to a neighboring country, you can save by crossing the border by land and then catching a domestic flight.(国内航班通常比国际航班便宜，所以如果你住在边境附近，想飞往邻国，你可以通过陆路过境，然后乘坐国内航班)”及Use a Digital Luggage Scale中关键句“There’s nothing more frustrating than learning that your bag is too heavy to fly or that it’ll cost you extra when you arrive at the airport. Digital luggage scales are great for making sure that you’re not going over the baggage limit with your new souvenirs.(没有什么比得知你的行李太重而不能飞行或者当你到达机场时需要额外支付费用更令人沮丧的了。电子行李秤可以很好地确保你携带的新纪念品不会超过行李限额)”可推知，四个贴士都与节约费用有关，都能帮助旅行者省钱。故选B。 B Are your keys not in the spot you thought you left them? Can’t recall the title of a book? I’ve had those moments. Such instances of “brain freeze” remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp. A new study finds Tai Chi study can help slow cognitive (认知的) decline and protect against dementia (痴呆). The study included about 300 older adults, in their mid-70s on average, who had all reported that their memory was not as good as it used to be. As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-mirrute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities. Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline. The average score of participant s at the start of the study was 25. The study found that people who practiced a simplified form of Tai Chi twice a week for about six months improved their score by 1.5 points, meaning that they’re going to get three extra years before they hit that decline into dementia. Researchers also tested a more stricter type of Tai Chi, called Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi, where they provided extra challenges. For example, participants were asked to spell a word, backward and forward, as they moved through a series of Tai Chi moves. The people who practice this type of cognitively enhanced Tai Chi improved their scores by about 3 points, meaning they are given six extra years of cognitive function. The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves. 4. Why are two questions raised in the first paragraph? A. To present the author’s doubts. B. To expect answers from readers. C. To analyze the causes of forgetfulness. D. To introduce the main topic of the text. 5. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Cognitive assessment methods. B. The process of running the test. C. Cognitive measurement criteria. D. The test results of the participants. 6. What does the pre-best average score of the participants imply? A. Most of them suffer from dementia. B. They remain as quick-minded as before. C. Many of them have slight cognitive decline. D. They can protect themselves against dementia. 7 Why does Tai Chi have a positive impact? A. It helps resolve challenges. B. It involves mind-body movements. C. It puts off cognitive decline by three years. D. It improves the participants academic level. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述练太极拳有助于减缓认知衰退和预防痴呆。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Such instances of “brain freeze” remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp.(这些“大脑冻结”的例子提醒我们，我们应该尽我们所能保持我们的大脑敏锐)”和第二段的“A new study finds Tai Chi can help slow cognitive (认知的) decline and protect against dementia (痴呆).(一项新研究发现太极拳有助于减缓认知衰退和预防痴呆)”可推知，文章开头的两个问题是为了引出“练太极拳有助于减缓认知衰退和预防痴呆”这个主题。故选D项。 【5题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-mirrute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities, Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline.(作为研究一部分，所有参与者都参加了一个名为蒙特利尔认知评估的10分钟测试。正常的分数是26-30。得分在18到25分之间的人被认为有轻度损伤，这意味着他们没有痴呆症，但他们不像以前那么敏锐，可能需要更加努力地来维持日常活动，一旦他们的得分降至18分以下，人们经历相当多的记忆丧失和认知能力下降的损害)”可知，本段主要内容是认知测量标准。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“The average score of participants at the start of the study was 25.(研究开始时，参与者的平均得分是25分)”以及第三段“A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities.(得分在18到25分之间的人被认为有轻度损伤，这意味着他们没有痴呆症，但他们不像以前那么敏捷，可能需要更加努力地维持日常活动)”可知，他们中的许多人有轻微的认知能力下降。故选C项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves.(为什么太极拳有效的理论是，它结合了动作的记忆，几乎像编排舞蹈动作)”可知，太极之所以起到积极作用是因为它涉及身心运动。故选B项。 C Humans spend approximately one-third of their lives sleeping, which means that by the time you reach 15 years old, you will have slept for about 5 years! However, the question remains: why do we do it? Sleep has long been a puzzle for people, leading scientists to explore its mysteries. They have found that during sleep, our brains and bodies do not simply shut down; instead, complex processes unfold. What causes sleepiness? It’s caused by our biological clock releasing a special chemical signal at the same time daily, signaling it’’s time to wind down. The feeling of heaviness comes from the buildup of old nerve messenger chemicals. When the message gets too much, the brain senses that it’s time to sleep. During sleep, the body breaks down and clears away these old messengers, preparing for a fresh start. As you slip into sleep, your heart and breathing slow down, and your brain ignores the most sounds and surroundings around you. Despite appearances, your brain remains active during sleep, performing essential tasks. Throughout the night, you cycle through light, deep, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep stages every 90 minutes. Early on, slow-wave sleep is the primary stage, aiding in brain cleaning, while towards morning,REM sleep increases, leading to vivid dreams. During sleep, your body repairs and grows, creating new skin, muscle, and other tissues with released chemicals. It’s also a time for hormone (荷尔蒙) production, aiding growth, and boosting the immune (免疫) system to fight infections. Scientists still have many questions about sleep, such as why some people need more sleep than others and how certain animals can function with less sleep. They aim to find ways to improve sleep quality. However, one thing is clear: getting enough sleep is vital for health and intelligence. Think of sleep as a free magic potion that strengthens you, aids growth, boosts immunity, and enhances intelligence, happiness, and creativity. Simply lie down and rest to enjoy these benefits. 8. What inference can be drawn from scientists’ findings about sleep? A. Sleep serves no purpose. B. Sleep has fundamental processes. C. Sleep involves complex processes. D. Sleep has minimal impact on brain function. 9. What is the primary function of the body’s “biological clock“? A. Determining the best time for sleep. B. Controlling chemicals within the body. C. Managing eating and digestion patterns. D. Regulating daytime and nighttime activities. 10. What is the main focus of the third paragraph? A. Describing the different stages and functions of sleep. B. Discussing the benefits of daytime activities for overall health. C. Exploring the effects of inadequate sleep on the body and mind. D. Analyzing the impact of stress on the immune system during sleep. 11. Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage? A. Narrative of personal sleep experiences. B. Comparison of human and animal sleep patterns. C. Imaginary stories illustrating the advantages of sleep. D. Explanation of sleep importance, with body processes described. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章解释了睡眠的重要性并对睡眠过程进行了描述。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“They have found that during sleep, our brains and bodies do not simply shut down; instead, complex processes unfold.(他们发现，在睡眠期间，我们的大脑和身体并不是简单地停止工作；相反，复杂的过程展开了)”可推知，从科学家关于睡眠的发现中可以得出睡眠涉及复杂的过程。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It’s caused by our biological clock releasing a special chemical signal at the same time daily, signaling it’s time to wind down. The feeling of heaviness comes from the buildup of old nerve messenger chemicals. When the message gets too much, the brain senses that it’s time to sleep.(它是由我们的生物钟每天在同一时间释放一种特殊的化学信号引起的，表明是时候放松了。这种沉重的感觉来自于旧的神经信使化学物质的积累。当信息太多时，大脑就会觉得是时候睡觉了)”可知，生物钟的主要功能是确定最佳睡眠时间。故选A。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“As you slip into sleep, your heart and breathing slow down, and your brain ignores the most sounds and surroundings around you. Despite appearances, your brain remains active during sleep, performing essential tasks. Throughout the night, you cycle through light, deep, and REM(rapid eye movement) sleep stages every 90 minutes. Early on, slow-wave sleep is the primary stage, aiding in brain cleaning, while towards morning, REM sleep increases, leading to vivid dreams. During sleep, your body repairs and grows, creating new skin, muscle, and other tissues with released chemicals. It’s also a time for hormone (荷尔蒙) production, aiding growth, and boosting the immune (免疫) system to fight infections.(当你进入睡眠时，你的心脏和呼吸都会减慢，你的大脑会忽略你周围的大多数声音和环境。尽管表面上看，你的大脑在睡眠时仍然保持活跃，执行重要的任务。整个晚上，你每90分钟就会经历浅睡眠、深度睡眠和快速眼动睡眠阶段。早期，慢波睡眠是初级阶段，有助于大脑清洁，而到了早晨，快速眼动睡眠增加，导致生动的梦。在睡眠期间，你的身体修复和生长，产生新的皮肤、肌肉和其他组织，释放出化学物质。这也是荷尔蒙分泌、促进生长、增强免疫系统对抗感染的时候)”可知，第三段主要描述了睡眠的不同阶段和功能。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“However, the question remains: why do we do it?(然而，问题仍然存在：我们为什么要这样做？)”和文章第二段“What causes sleepiness?(什么引起了睡眠？)”可推知，文章解释了睡眠的重要性并对睡眠过程进行了描述。故选D。 D Score another one for artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent study, 151 human participants competed against ChatGPT-4 in three tests designed to measure divergent (发散的) thinking, which is considered to be an indicator of creative thought. In the study published in Scientific Reports and authored by Ph. D. students Kent F. Hubert and Kim N. Awa from the University of Arkansas, GPT-4 provided more original and detailed answers than the human participants. The three tests employed were the Alternative Use Task, which asks participants to come up with creative uses for everyday objects like a rope or a fork; the Consequences Task, which invites participants to imagine possible outcomes of hypothetical (假设的) situations, like “What if humans no longer needed sleep?”; and the Divergent Associations Task, which asks participants to generate 10 nouns that are as semantically (语义地) distant as possible. Answers were evaluated in terms of the number of responses, length of response and semantic difference between words. Ultimately, the researchers found that overall, GPT-4 was more original and detailed than humans on each of the divergent thinking tasks. In other words, GPT-4 demonstrated higher creative potential in tasks requiring divergent thinking. This finding does come with some warnings. The researchers state, “It is important to note that the measures used in this study are all measures of creative potential, but the involvement in creative activities or achievements is another aspect of measuring a person’s creativity.” The purpose of the study was to examine human-level creative potential, not necessarily people who may have established creative certifications. Whether the tests are perfect measures of human creative potential is not really the point. The point is that large language models are rapidly progressing and outperforming humans in ways they have not before. Whether they are a threat to replace human creativity remains to be seen. For now, the researchers continue to see “Moving forward, future possibilities of AI acting as a tool of inspiration and an aid in a person’s creative process are promising”. 12. What can be learned about creative thought? A. It is related to divergent thinking. B. It is badly needed in ChatGPT-4. C. It is generated through standardized tests. D. It is something only humans have. 13. Which of the following is an Alternative Use Task? A. What are all the things you can think of that are blue? B. List all the words you can associate with the term “water”. C. Name as many uses for a shoe other than wearing it on your foot. D. What would happen if all the trees in the world suddenly disappeared? 14. Why did the researchers conduct the study? A. To promote the development of languages. B. To assess the creative potential of humans. C. To present creative certifications to its participants. D. To understand the machine-level creative potential. 15. What is the researchers’ attitude towards AI helping people in creative process? A. Uncaring. B. Unclear. C. Optimistic. D. Doubtful. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一项人类与人工智能的比赛中，研究人员发现GPT-4提供了比人类参与者更原始、更详细的答案。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“In a recent study, 151 human participants competed against ChatGPT-4 in three tests designed to measure divergent (发散的) thinking, which is considered to be an indicator of creative thought. (在最近的一项研究中，151名人类参与者在三个测试中与ChatGPT-4竞争，这些测试旨在衡量发散性思维，发散性思维被认为是创造性思维的一个指标。)”可知，创造性思维与发散性思维相关。故选A。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The three tests employed were the Alternative Use Task, which asks participants to come up with creative uses for everyday objects like a rope or a fork (其中三项测试是“替代使用任务”，要求参与者想出绳子或叉子等日常用品的创造性用途)”可推断，“说出鞋子除了可以穿在脚上，还有哪些其他的用途”属于该类任务。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“The purpose of the study was to examine human-level creative potential, not necessarily people who may have established creative certifications. (这项研究的目的是研究人类层面的创造潜力，而不一定是那些已经获得创造力认证的人。)”可知，研究的目的是评估人类的创造潜力。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“For now, the researchers continue to see “Moving forward, future possibilities of AI acting as a tool of inspiration and an aid in a person’s creative process are promising”. (目前，研究人员继续认为“展望未来，人工智能作为灵感工具和人类创造过程助手的未来可能性是有希望的”)”可推断，研究者对于人工智能在创造的过程中帮助人类持“乐观的”态度。故选C。 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。 It takes time to really get to know someone, but first impressions often determine whether someone is willing to spend more time learning about you. In fact, people’s first impressions are made within seven seconds of meeting someone new. ____16____ Show respect. People want to feel respected before they show you the same respect. ____17____ Be sure to treat everyone around you well, because it shows a lot about who you are. Be enthusiastic. ____18____ Don’t be afraid to show that you are interested in someone. In fact, people often see passion (激情) as a charming sign of strength and inspiration. Showing your enthusiasm by smiling or using friendly humor will make you seem easygoing. ____19____ Body language is as important as your words to first impressions. Make sure your posture is good, make strong eye can tact (眼神接触) and try to express your interest in others. Try to avoid the bad days. If something unfortunate happens, you don’t have to follow a scheduled meeting on the day. ____20____ Let them know you don’t want unfavorable things to affect them. It’ll show your ability to communicate effectively. A. Make others feel lucky. B. Instead, you can set another time. C. Pay attention to your body language. D. Show interest in the person you meet. E. When you go out for dinner, be polite to waiters. F. Be polite and show manners with “please” and “thank you”. G. Here are some tips on how to make a good first impression. 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. D 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。第一印象往往决定了一个人是否愿意花更多的时间来了解你，文章介绍了如何给人留下良好第一印象的建议。 【16题详解】 根据上文“It takes time to really get to know someone, but first impressions often determine whether someone is willing to spend more time learning about you. In fact, people’s first impressions are made within seven seconds of meeting someone new. (真正了解一个人是需要时间的，但第一印象往往决定了一个人是否愿意花更多的时间来了解你。事实上，人们的第一印象是在与陌生人见面后的七秒钟内形成的。)”，结合后文介绍了如何给人留下良好第一印象的建议，G项“Here are some tips on how to make a good first impression. (这里有一些关于如何给人留下良好的第一印象的建议。)”，起到承上启下的作用，上下文衔接连贯，故选G项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Show respect. People want to feel respected before they show you the same respect. (尊重他人人们想要在尊重你之前感受到被尊重。)”可知，本段提出的建议为“尊重他人”，F项“Be polite and show manners with ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. (有礼貌，用‘请’和‘谢谢’来表现礼貌。)”，F项承接上文，描述怎么样的行为是尊重他人，上下文衔接连贯，故选F项。 【18题详解】 根据后文“Don’t be afraid to show that you are interested in someone. In fact, people often see passion (激情) as a charming sign of strength and inspiration. Showing your enthusiasm by smiling or using friendly humor will make you seem easygoing.(不要害怕表现出你对某人感兴趣。事实上，人们常常把激情看作是力量和灵感的迷人标志。用微笑或友好的幽默来表达你的热情会让你看起来很随和。)”可知，后文提到不要害怕表现出你对某人感兴趣，即本句是在建议对遇到的人表现出兴趣。D项“Show interest in the person you meet. (对你遇到的人表现出兴趣。)”，与下文语意一致，故选D项。 【19题详解】 根据后文“Body language is as important as your words to first impressions. Make sure your posture is good, make strong eye contact (眼神接触) and try to express your interest in others. (对于第一印象来说，肢体语言和你的语言一样重要。确保你的姿势正确，要有强烈的眼神交流，并试着表达你对他人的兴趣。)”可知，本段的主旨是说明肢体语言的重要性，C项“Pay attention to your body language. (注意你的肢体语言)”，与下文语意一致，适合作小标题。故选C项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Try to avoid the bad days. If something unfortunate happens, you don’t have to follow a scheduled meeting on the day. (尽量避免糟糕的日子。如果不幸的事情发生了，你不必不必遵循当天的预定见面。)”以及后文“Let them know you don’t want unfavorable things to affect them. It’ll show your ability to communicate effectively. (让他们知道你不想让不好的事情影响到他们。这将显示你有效沟通的能力。)”可知，上文提到不必在当天遵守预定的会面，让自己不好的事情影响到别人，即建议另外约时间，故B项“Instead, you can set another time. (相反，你可以另定时间。)”，B项与上文为转折关系，下文则是对B项的解释，上下文衔接连贯，故选B项。 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。 Afraid to have a start, I was walking slowly into my first school in America. I had ____21____a long way from India in order to join parents. They had been here for three years, and hoped America would help my future. My father decided that I would go to school here, so I found a local high school in my new town. With ____22____on one hand and fear on the other, I arrived at the classroom. Everyone’s eyes were on me as I entered the classroom. Without paying attention to them, I went straight to the ____23____and asked if it was the right class. With a ____24____voice, he answered, “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. He gave me a piece of ____25____called “course requirements”, which I would never get in India. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I chose the ____26____closest to the door instead of the corner where all of the boys were sitting. I didn’t ____27____want to pick a seat. In India, the teacher ____28____seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the picture produced by the overhead projector (投影仪). ____29____it was my first day, I was confused about which hallway (走廊) to use, but I _____30_____to get to my classes without asking anyone. I was very confused about when I would have _____31_____. It was noon when I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the normal process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. Feeling _____32_____, she said, “That is the lunch bell.” I felt a little awkward. Without another word, I headed for the cafeteria (食堂). At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus stop. I realized that all the _____33_____was like the difficulty I had to _____34_____to reach my goal. I _____35_____my bus and sat down inside happily. I said to myself: Today isn’t so bad. 21. A. traveled B. increased C. walked D. planned 22. A. anger B. anxiety C. doubt D. sadness 23. A. worker B. classmate C. teacher D. trainer 24. A. deep B. familiar C. strict D. soft 25. A. book B. paper C. notice D. tool 26. A. seat B. direction C. table D. goal 27. A. generally B. suddenly C. honestly D. actually 28. A. kept B. repaired C. arranged D. took 29. A. Though B. When C. Since D. Before 30. A. feared B. refused C. allowed D. managed 31. A. gifts B. lunch C. fun D. chances 32. A. surprised B. excited C. frightened D. challenged 33. A. failure B. thought C. confusion D. amazement 34. A. put away B. get through C. build up D. show off 35. A. saw B. missed C. drove D. waited 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者初到美国上学第一天经历，从起初的紧张不安，到逐渐适应新环境，最终意识到经历的困难都是达成目标必经的过程。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了和父母团聚，我从印度远道而来。A. traveled旅行，远距离行进；B. increased增加；C. walked行走；D. planned计划。根据后文“a long way from India in order to join parents”可知，作者从印度远道而来，travel a long way表示“长途旅行”。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我一边焦虑一边恐惧地走进教室。A. anger愤怒；B. anxiety焦虑；C. doubt怀疑；D. sadness悲伤。根据后文“and fear on the other”可知，作者初到新学校，一方面是焦虑，一方面是恐惧。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我没有注意他们，直接走向老师，问他这是不是正确的班级。A. worker工人；B. classmate同学；C. teacher老师；D. trainer训练者。根据后文“asked if it was the right class”及“I went through the normal process of asking the teacher ...”可知，作者直接走向老师询问。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他用温柔的声音回答：“是的。”A. deep深的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. strict严格的；D. soft柔软的，温柔的。根据后文“His voice comforted me a little.”可知，老师的声音让作者感到安慰，说明声音很温柔。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他给了我一张叫做“课程要求”的纸，我在印度从来没有拿到过。A. book书；B. paper纸；C. notice通知；D. tool工具。根据后文“called ‘course requirements’”可知，老师给作者的是一张写有课程要求的纸。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我选择了离门最近的座位，而不是所有男孩都坐的那个角落。A. seat座位；B. direction方向；C. table桌子；D. goal目标。根据后文“closest to the door instead of the corner where all of the boys were sitting”可知，作者选择了离门最近的座位。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我实际上并不想选座位。A. generally一般地；B. suddenly突然地；C. honestly诚实地；D. actually实际上。根据后文“In India, the teacher arranged seats, so I never needed to worry about that.”可知，作者实际上并不想自己选座位，因为在印度是老师安排座位的。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在印度，老师安排座位，所以我从来不需要担心。A. kept保持；B. repaired修理；C. arranged安排；D. took拿。根据前文“In India”以及后文“so I never needed to worry about that”可知，在印度是老师安排座位的。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：因为这是我第一天，所以我不知道该走哪条走廊，但是我还是设法没有问任何人就找到了我的教室。A. Though尽管；B. When当……时候；C. Since因为，既然；D. Before在……之前。根据后文“it was my first day, I was confused about which hallway to use”以及语境可知，前后为因果关系，应用since表示“因为”。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. feared害怕；B. refused拒绝；C. allowed允许；D. managed设法做成。根据后文“to get to my classes without asking anyone”可知，作者设法没有问任何人就找到了教室。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不知道什么时候吃午饭。A. gifts礼物；B. lunch午饭；C. fun乐趣；D. chances机会。根据后文“It was noon when I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered.”以及“ That is the lunch bell”可知，作者不知道什么时候吃午饭。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她感到很惊讶，说：“那是午饭铃声。”A. surprised惊讶的；B. excited兴奋的；C. frightened害怕的；D. challenged受到挑战的。根据后文“she said, ‘That is the lunch bell.’”可知，老师对于作者不知道午饭铃声感到惊讶。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到所有的困惑就像是我为了达到目标而必须经历的困难。A. failure失败；B. thought想法；C. confusion困惑；D. amazement惊讶。根据前文作者初到新学校，对于很多事情感到困惑，以及后文“like the difficulty”可知，作者意识到所有的困惑就像是为了达到目标而必须经历的困难。故选C项。 34题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我意识到所有的困惑就像是我为了达到目标而必须经历的困难。A. put away放好；B. get through度过，经历；C. build up建立；D. show off炫耀。根据后文“to reach my goal”可知，作者意识到困惑就像是为了达到目标而必须经历的困难。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我看到了我的公交车，开心地坐了进去。A. saw看见；B. missed错过；C. drove驾驶；D. waited等待。根据后文“my bus and sat down inside happily”以及语境可知，作者看到了自己的公交车并坐了进去。故选A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。 On March 21, an artist released a video ____36____ (title) “The Current Status of AI Utilization in Game Companies”, demonstrating the process of using AI in art. She said that her videos ____37____ (gain) only a few thousand views before. But this one swiftly got hundreds of thousands of views. ____38____ (cause) heated debate about the influence of AI on society. AI painting, ____39____ involves copying human painting techniques, styles and thought processes via algorithms (算法) and models, enabling computers ____40____ (generate) artistic images, is a form of generative AI. The AI drawing software has achieved great popularity among users for its text-to-image method, which has ____41____ (lower) the threshold (门槛) of artistic creation. Despite the increased efficiency, people are becoming concerned about the possibility of losing their jobs. Not that long ago, painters ____42____ (think) to be immune to being replaced by AI. But now it appears ____43____they are among the first professionals who might be out ____44____ a job because of the technology. For the time being, artists do not need to overly worry about being replaced by AI _____45_____takes them years to perfect their ability to express their emotions, values and life experiences in unique ways, which is not attainable for AI-generated art at present. 【答案】36. titled 37. had gained 38. causing 39. which 40. to generate 41. lowered 42. were thought 43. that 44. of 45. It 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要围绕一个艺术家发布的关于游戏公司中AI使用现状的视频展开讨论，分析了AI绘画技术及其对艺术创作领域和艺术家可能带来的影响，包括对人们失业的担忧。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：3月21日，一位艺术家发布了一段名为《游戏公司使用AI的现状》的视频，展示了在艺术中使用AI的过程。空处为非谓语动词，名词video与动词title之间为被动关系，应用过去分词表示被动，作后置定语，故填titled。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：她说，之前她的视频只有几千次的观看量。此处为从句谓语动词，根据主句谓语动词said的时态以及时间状语before可知从句动作发生在过去的过去，应用过去完成时，故填had gained。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：但这次视频迅速获得了数十万的观看量，引发了关于AI对社会影响的激烈讨论。空处应填非谓语动词，在句中结果状语，表示主句所产生的自然而然的结果，应用现在分词形式。故填causing。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：AI绘画，通过算法和模型复制人类绘画技巧、风格和思维过程，使计算机能够生成艺术图像，是生成式AI的一种形式。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词为AI painting，从句缺少主语，应用关系代词which。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：AI绘画，通过算法和模型复制人类绘画技巧、风格和思维过程，使计算机能够生成艺术图像，是生成式AI的一种形式。空处为非谓语动词，应用动词不定式形式，作宾语补足语， enable sb to do意为“使某人能够做某事”。故填to generate。 【41题详解】 考查时态。句意：这款人工智能绘图软件因其“文字转图像”的功能而深受用户喜爱，它降低了艺术创作的门槛。根据上文has可知为现在完成时has done，故填lowered。 【42题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：不久前，人们还认为画家不会被AI取代。这里为本句谓语动词，根据时间状语not that long ago可知，本句时态为一般过去时，主语为painters，复数，和动词think之间为被动关系，应用被动语态。故填were thought。 【43题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：但现在看来，他们可能是第一批因这项技术而失业的专业人士。此处为主语从句的引导词，it为形式主语，主语从句中不缺少成分，句意完整，应用引导词that。故填that。 【44题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：但现在看来，他们可能是第一批因这项技术而失业的专业人士。此处为固定短语be out of a job，意为“失业”。故填of。 【45题详解】 考查代词。句意：他们花费多年时间完善他们以独特方式表达情感、价值观和生活经历的能力，这是目前AI生成的艺术无法达到的。此处为it作形式主语，不定式做真正主语的结构，空处位于句首，首字母需大写。故填It。 第四部分 写作（共二节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 你校上周举行了主题为“Mental Health Day”(心理健康日)的活动，请你介绍这次活动，内容包括： 1. 活动目的 2. 活动内容 3. 活动感受 注意： 1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The issue of mental health having been brought to public attention, our school aimed at helping students with mental problems held an activity called “Mental Health Day” last week. It was an innovative and instructive activity. A speech regarding mental health was delivered and some discussion groups concerning varieties of common problems were organized. What’s more, each student could receive a tailored postcard, which was highly spoken of. It was surely a rewarding and fulfilling experience. The activity has won consistent recognition from students and has a positive effect on the personal growth of everyone included. What a meaningful activity! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生介绍学校上周举行的“心理健康日”活动，包括活动目的、内容和感受。 【详解】1.词汇积累 旨在：aimed at → targeted at 发表(演讲等)：deliver → address 高度评价：speak highly of → praise highly 有益的：rewarding → beneficial/ conducive 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：It was surely a rewarding and fulfilling experience. 拓展句：There is no doubt that it was a rewarding and fulfilling experience. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The issue of mental health having been brought to public attention, our school aimed at helping students with mental problems held an activity called “Mental Health Day” last week. (运用了独立主格结构和过去分词短语作后置定语) 【高分句型2】What’s more, each student could receive a tailored postcard, which was highly spoken of. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第二节（满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) landed on their window. The father asked his son, “What is this?” The son replied, “It is a crow.” After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this? The son said, “Father, I told you just now. It’s a crow.” After a little while, the father asked his son the same question for the third time, “What is this?” At this time, some expression of anger was felt in the son’s tone when he said to his father. “It’s a crow, a crow.” A little while later, the father again asked his son for the fourth time, “What is this?” This time his son shouted at his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again although I have told you so many times ‘IT IS A CROW’? Are you not able to understand this?” A minute later the father went to his room and came back with a diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page: Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa when a crow suddenly landed on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didn’t at all feel angry, but instead felt affection for my innocent son. Paragraph 1: After reading the diary, the son was filled with tears and began to reflect on the days when he used to sit together with his father. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 After reading the diary, the son was filled with tears and began to reflect on the days when he used to sit together with his father. His father would patiently answer the same question all 23 times without feeling irritation while his father asked him the same question just 4 times! The son thought to himself: If I attain old age, how will my son look at me? Will he think of me as a burden? Will he shout at me because of my poor sight, poor hearing or poor understanding? Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father. He made an apology to his father, begging his father to forgive him for his bad behavior. He said aloud, “I promise to make you happy forever, Dad. It is you who have cared for me ever since I was a little child, showering your selfless affection on me. You worked hard to make money so that I could afford to go to university. I will serve you in the best way.” 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了一位80岁老父亲在向45岁的儿子问了四次同样的问题后，儿子变得不耐烦甚至恼怒，老父亲拿出以前的日记本给儿子看，儿子读完其中一页日记后，儿子回想起自己小时候同一个问题问了23遍，父亲仍然耐心解释。因此儿子感到愧疚，向父亲道歉，希望父亲原谅他。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“看完日记，儿子热泪盈眶，回忆起和父亲坐在一起的日子。”可知，本段应首先描写儿子读完日记的感悟与反思，回想过去和父亲在一起的日子，父亲耐心地教自己。再结合续写第二段提示语可知，儿子反思自己的行为，感到羞愧。 ②由第二段首句内容“儿子羞愧地跪在父亲面前。”可知，第二段首先要描写儿子向父亲道歉，请求父亲的原谅。结合作者的反思和读后续写正向发展原则可知，父亲原谅了儿子，儿子也许诺赡养父亲。 2.续写线索：小时候父亲耐心教儿子——儿子反思自己行为并感到愧疚——向父亲道歉，请求原谅——许诺赡养父亲 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①开始：began/started/initiate ②大喊：shout/yell/bawl/exclaim ③承诺：promise/commit/make a commitment/give one’s word 情绪类 ①热泪盈眶：be filled with tears/cry one’s eyes out/tears well up in one’s eyes ②道歉：made an apology/apologized to sb./said sorry to sb. 【点睛】[高分句型1] His father would patiently answer the same question all 23 times without feeling irritation while his father asked him the same question just 4 times! (运用了并列连词while连词两个分句，表对比) [高分句型2] It is you who have cared for me ever since I was a little child, showering your selfless affection on me. (运用了强调句型和since引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 秦皇岛市实验中学2025-2026 学年第一学期高二年级第一次月考 英语试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 is the weather like now? A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 2. Where are the speakers going? A. To a phone company. B. To their neighbor's. C. To their home. 3. Why does the woman think Alice is unfit for the job? A. She's not full of energy. B. She's too enthusiastic. C. She's not experienced. 4. What does the woman mean in the end? A. The game was very exciting. B. She'll watch the game tonight. C. Jack might not like the result of the game. 5. How does the man feel? A. Regretful. B. Sympathetic. C. Disappointed. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 What happened to the man? A. He fell off a bike. B. His bike got stolen. C. He was hit by a bike. Which word best describes the woman? A. Stupid. B. Considerate. C. Open-minded. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What does the man like doing on summer vacation? A. Eating ice-cream. B. Catching fish. C. Playing games. 9. When will the man visit his grandparents? A. Tomorrow. B. This weekend. C. Next weekend. 10 Where are the speakers now? A. At home. B. At the school. C. At a restaurant. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What does Joe probably prefer to read? A. Poems. B. Horror fiction C. Science books. 12. What does Jane think of Stray Birds? A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Meaningful. 13. What day is it today? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Saturday. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is probably the woman? A. A reporter. B. A hostess. C. A writer. 15. Where was Herbert Wilde born? A. In Switzerland. B. In Italy. C. In Britain. 16. What is Herbert Wilde eager to get now? A. Fame. B. Freedom. C. Inspiration. 17. What does the woman expect Herbert Wilde to do? A. Be brave to follow his heart. B. Enjoy the quietness in the countryside C. Manage to keep his work-life balance 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. How long is the Grands Mulets hut open each year? A. Three months. B. Four months. C. Seven months 19. Which of the following is located in the heart of the Eastern Alps? A. Grands Mulets hut. B. Refugio Emilio Frey. C. Brandenburger Haus. 20. What can people do in the Refugio Emilio Frey? A. Have overnight stays. B. Enjoy the views of the Alps. C. Go through some complicated routes 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 Insider Flight Tips for Your Journey Anyone can book a trip, but not everyone can plan an ultimate adventure that is affordable, accommodating and fun. At www. tripinsiders. org, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business. And on this website, we also offer a state-of-the-art travel comparison tool to make planning easier than ever. Here are some insider tips that we'd like to share with you about flights. Look for Glitch (小故障) Fares Online booking systems for airfare don’t come without a pricing mistake every once in a while. Follow deal-minded travel sites and blogs to learn about pricing mistakes that work in your favor. This is the most useful if you live near a major airport and have a flexible schedule. Consider Alternate Airports Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares. For example, if you’re planning to visit the Bay Area of California, check for rates in both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport. Cross the Border by Land Domestic flights are often cheaper than international ones, so if you live near a border and want to fly to a neighboring country, you can save by crossing the border by land and then catching a domestic flight. For example, Toronto residents may save by crossing the American border into Buffalo and then flying to another American city. Use a Digital Luggage Scale There’s nothing more frustrating than learning that your bag is too heavy to fly or that it’ll cost you extra when you arrive at the airport. Digital luggage scales are great for making sure that you’re not going over the baggage limit with your new souvenirs. 1. What is the main purpose of www.tripinsiders.org ? A. To recommend travel websites. B. To fund the travel business. C. To advertise a travel agency. D. To uncover travel business secrets. 2. What is advised for air travel? A. Selecting airports. B. Flying the border. C. Carrying more baggage. D. Having a fixed schedule. 3. What do the four tips have in common? A. They cover all aspects of a trip. B. They help travelers save money. C. They merely apply to businessmen. D. They are only for Toronto residents. B Are your keys not in the spot you thought you left them? Can’t recall the title of a book? I’ve had those moments. Such instances of “brain freeze” remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp. A new study finds Tai Chi study can help slow cognitive (认知的) decline and protect against dementia (痴呆). The study included about 300 older adults, in their mid-70s on average, who had all reported that their memory was not as good as it used to be. As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-mirrute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities. Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline. The average score of participant s at the start of the study was 25. The study found that people who practiced a simplified form of Tai Chi twice a week for about six months improved their score by 1.5 points, meaning that they’re going to get three extra years before they hit that decline into dementia. Researchers also tested a more stricter type of Tai Chi, called Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi, where they provided extra challenges. For example, participants were asked to spell a word, backward and forward, as they moved through a series of Tai Chi moves. The people who practice this type of cognitively enhanced Tai Chi improved their scores by about 3 points, meaning they are given six extra years of cognitive function. The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves. 4. Why are two questions raised in the first paragraph? A. To present the author’s doubts. B. To expect answers from readers. C. To analyze the causes of forgetfulness. D. To introduce the main topic of the text. 5. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Cognitive assessment methods. B. The process of running the test. C. Cognitive measurement criteria. D. The test results of the participants. 6. What does the pre-best average score of the participants imply? A. Most of them suffer from, dementia. B. They remain as quick-minded as before. C. Many of them have slight cognitive decline. D. They can protect themselves against dementia. 7. Why does Tai Chi have a positive impact? A. It helps resolve challenges. B. It involves mind-body movements. C. It puts off cognitive decline by three years. D. It improves the participants academic level. C Humans spend approximately one-third of their lives sleeping, which means that by the time you reach 15 years old, you will have slept for about 5 years! However, the question remains: why do we do it? Sleep has long been a puzzle for people, leading scientists to explore its mysteries. They have found that during sleep, our brains and bodies do not simply shut down; instead, complex processes unfold. What causes sleepiness? It’s caused by our biological clock releasing a special chemical signal at the same time daily, signaling it’’s time to wind down. The feeling of heaviness comes from the buildup of old nerve messenger chemicals. When the message gets too much, the brain senses that it’s time to sleep. During sleep, the body breaks down and clears away these old messengers, preparing for a fresh start. As you slip into sleep your heart and breathing slow down, and your brain ignores the most sounds and surroundings around you. Despite appearances, your brain remains active during sleep, performing essential tasks. Throughout the night, you cycle through light, deep, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep stages every 90 minutes. Early on, slow-wave sleep is the primary stage, aiding in brain cleaning, while towards morning,REM sleep increases, leading to vivid dreams. During sleep, your body repairs and grows, creating new skin, muscle, and other tissues with released chemicals. It’s also a time for hormone (荷尔蒙) production, aiding growth, and boosting the immune (免疫) system to fight infections. Scientists still have many questions about sleep, such as why some people need more sleep than others and how certain animals can function with less sleep. They aim to find ways to improve sleep quality. However, one thing is clear: getting enough sleep is vital for health and intelligence. Think of sleep as a free magic potion that strengthens you, aids growth, boosts immunity, and enhances intelligence, happiness, and creativity. Simply lie down and rest to enjoy these benefits. 8. What inference can be drawn from scientists’ findings about sleep? A. Sleep serves no purpose. B. Sleep has fundamental processes. C. Sleep involves complex processes. D. Sleep has minimal impact on brain function. 9. What is the primary function of the body’s “biological clock“? A. Determining the best time for sleep. B. Controlling chemicals within the body. C. Managing eating and digestion patterns. D. Regulating daytime and nighttime activities. 10. What is the main focus of the third paragraph? A. Describing the different stages and functions of sleep. B. Discussing the benefits of daytime activities for overall health. C. Exploring the effects of inadequate sleep on the body and mind. D. Analyzing the impact of stress on the immune system during sleep. 11. Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage? A. Narrative of personal sleep experiences. B. Comparison of human and animal sleep patterns. C Imaginary stories illustrating the advantages of sleep. D. Explanation of sleep importance, with body processes described. D Score another one for artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent study, 151 human participants competed against ChatGPT-4 in three tests designed to measure divergent (发散的) thinking, which is considered to be an indicator of creative thought. In the study published in Scientific Reports and authored by Ph. D. students Kent F. Hubert and Kim N. Awa from the University of Arkansas, GPT-4 provided more original and detailed answers than the human participants. The three tests employed were the Alternative Use Task, which asks participants to come up with creative uses for everyday objects like a rope or a fork; the Consequences Task, which invites participants to imagine possible outcomes of hypothetical (假设的) situations, like “What if humans no longer needed sleep?”; and the Divergent Associations Task, which asks participants to generate 10 nouns that are as semantically (语义地) distant as possible. Answers were evaluated in terms of the number of responses, length of response and semantic difference between words. Ultimately, the researchers found that overall, GPT-4 was more original and detailed than humans on each of the divergent thinking tasks. In other words, GPT-4 demonstrated higher creative potential in tasks requiring divergent thinking. This finding does come with some warnings. The researchers state, “It is important to note that the measures used in this study are all measures of creative potential, but the involvement in creative activities or achievements is another aspect of measuring a person’s creativity.” The purpose of the study was to examine human-level creative potential, not necessarily people who may have established creative certifications. Whether the tests are perfect measures of human creative potential is not really the point. The point is that large language models are rapidly progressing and outperforming humans in ways they have not before. Whether they are a threat to replace human creativity remains to be seen. For now, the researchers continue to see “Moving forward, future possibilities of AI acting as a tool of inspiration and an aid in a person’s creative process are promising”. 12. What can be learned about creative thought? A. It is related to divergent thinking. B. It is badly needed in ChatGPT-4. C. It is generated through standardized tests. D. It is something only humans have. 13. Which of the following is an Alternative Use Task? A. What are all the things you can think of that are blue? B. List all the words you can associate with the term “water”. C. Name as many uses for a shoe other than wearing it on your foot. D. What would happen if all the trees in the world suddenly disappeared? 14. Why did the researchers conduct the study? A. To promote the development of languages. B. To assess the creative potential of humans. C. To present creative certifications to its participants. D. To understand the machine-level creative potential. 15. What is the researchers’ attitude towards AI helping people in creative process? A. Uncaring. B. Unclear. C. Optimistic. D. Doubtful. 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。 It takes time to really get to know someone, but first impressions often determine whether someone is willing to spend more time learning about you. In fact, people’s first impressions are made within seven seconds of meeting someone new. ____16____ Show respect. People want to feel respected before they show you the same respect. ____17____ Be sure to treat everyone around you well, because it shows a lot about who you are. Be enthusiastic. ____18____ Don’t be afraid to show that you are interested in someone. In fact, people often see passion (激情) as a charming sign of strength and inspiration. Showing your enthusiasm by smiling or using friendly humor will make you seem easygoing. ____19____ Body language is as important as your words to first impressions. Make sure your posture is good, make strong eye can tact (眼神接触) and try to express your interest in others. Try to avoid the bad days. If something unfortunate happens, you don’t have to follow a scheduled meeting on the day. ____20____ Let them know you don’t want unfavorable things to affect them. It’ll show your ability to communicate effectively. A. Make others feel lucky. B. Instead, you can set another time. C. Pay attention to your body language. D. Show interest in the person you meet. E. When you go out for dinner, be polite to waiters. F. Be polite and show manners with “please” and “thank you”. G. Here are some tips on how to make a good first impression. 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。 Afraid to have a start, I was walking slowly into my first school in America. I had ____21____a long way from India in order to join parents. They had been here for three years, and hoped America would help my future. My father decided that I would go to school here, so I found a local high school in my new town. With ____22____on one hand and fear on the other, I arrived at the classroom. Everyone’s eyes were on me as I entered the classroom. Without paying attention to them, I went straight to the ____23____and asked if it was the right class. With a ____24____voice, he answered, “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. He gave me a piece of ____25____called “course requirements”, which I would never get in India. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I chose the ____26____closest to the door instead of the corner where all of the boys were sitting. I didn’t ____27____want to pick a seat. In India, the teacher ____28____seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the picture produced by the overhead projector (投影仪). ____29____it was my first day, I was confused about which hallway (走廊) to use, but I _____30_____to get to my classes without asking anyone. I was very confused about when I would have _____31_____. It was noon when I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the normal process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. Feeling _____32_____, she said, “That is the lunch bell.” I felt a little awkward. Without another word, I headed for the cafeteria (食堂). At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus stop. I realized that all the _____33_____was like the difficulty I had to _____34_____to reach my goal. I _____35_____my bus and sat down inside happily. I said to myself: Today isn’t so bad. 21. A. traveled B. increased C. walked D. planned 22. A. anger B. anxiety C. doubt D. sadness 23. A. worker B. classmate C. teacher D. trainer 24. A. deep B. familiar C. strict D. soft 25. A. book B. paper C. notice D. tool 26. A. seat B. direction C. table D. goal 27 A. generally B. suddenly C. honestly D. actually 28. A. kept B. repaired C. arranged D. took 29. A. Though B. When C. Since D. Before 30. A. feared B. refused C. allowed D. managed 31. A. gifts B. lunch C. fun D. chances 32. A. surprised B. excited C. frightened D. challenged 33. A. failure B. thought C. confusion D. amazement 34. A. put away B. get through C. build up D. show off 35. A. saw B. missed C. drove D. waited 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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On March 21, an artist released a video ____36____ (title) “The Current Status of AI Utilization in Game Companies”, demonstrating the process of using AI in art. She said that her videos ____37____ (gain) only a few thousand views before. But this one swiftly got hundreds of thousands of views. ____38____ (cause) heated debate about the influence of AI on society. AI painting, ____39____ involves copying human painting techniques, styles and thought processes via algorithms (算法) and models, enabling computers ____40____ (generate) artistic images, is a form of generative AI. The AI drawing software has achieved great popularity among users for its text-to-image method, which has ____41____ (lower) the threshold (门槛) of artistic creation. Despite the increased efficiency, people are becoming concerned about the possibility of losing their jobs. Not that long ago, painters ____42____ (think) to be immune to being replaced by AI. But now it appears ____43____they are among the first professionals who might be out ____44____ a job because of the technology. For the time being, artists do not need to overly worry about being replaced by AI _____45_____takes them years to perfect their ability to express their emotions, values and life experiences in unique ways, which is not attainable for AI-generated art at present. 第四部分 写作（共二节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 你校上周举行了主题为“Mental Health Day”(心理健康日)的活动，请你介绍这次活动，内容包括： 1. 活动目的 2. 活动内容 3. 活动感受 注意： 1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) landed on their window. The father asked his son, “What is this?” The son replied, “It is a crow.” After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this? The son said, “Father, I told you just now. It’s a crow.” After a little while, the father asked his son the same question for the third time, “What is this?” At this time, some expression of anger was felt in the son’s tone when he said to his father. “It’s a crow, a crow.” A little while later, the father again asked his son for the fourth time, “What is this?” This time his son shouted at his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again although I have told you so many times ‘IT IS A CROW’? Are you not able to understand this?” A minute later the father went to his room and came back with a diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page: Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa when a crow suddenly landed on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didn’t at all feel angry, but instead felt affection for my innocent son. Paragraph 1: After reading the diary, the son was filled with tears and began to reflect on the days when he used to sit together with his father. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $