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24级英语周练习12.6
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
11.What did the man think of the decision at first?
A.It was incorrect B.It was understandable.
C.It was heartbreaking
12.Who does the woman believe has failed in this situation?
第一都分:听力(共两节,满分30分)
A.The judge.
B.The society.
C.The homeless charity
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
13.What does the man say he will do?
听下面5段对,回答第1-5题。每段对话仅读一遍。
A.Borrow a book from the woman.
1.Why does the shop have no bananas?
B.Join the woman in volunteering.
A.The delivery was delayed.B.All the fruit went bad.C.They were all sold out.
C.Send the woman a news report.
2.How many homes will be for sale?
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
A100.
B.200
C.300.
14.Where does the conversation probably take place?
3.What does the woman say about Bob?
A.In an art gallery.
B.In a university.
C.In a restaurant
A He hesitates to pay his rent.
15.What did the woman study at university?
B.He needs to list the housework
A.Engineering.
B.Design.
C.Painting
C.C.He fails to do the cleaning.
16.What would the artist like his work to inspire in the viewers?
4.Why is the man upset?
A.Their talent in art.B.Their appreciation for life.C.Their unique understanding.
A He is expected to put on a drama.
17.What is the pleasant surprise to the man?
B.The club he wants to enter is full.
A.The price of the artworks.
C.His dad is too busy to play with him
B.The piece of art the woman owns
5.What is the man trying to persuade Jane to do?
C.The friendship the woman enjoys
A.Make new friends.B.Join a basketball team.C.Stop looking at a screen.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
18.Why does the speaker give the talk?
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
A.To support the idea of banning fireworks.
6.What is the main idea of the conversation?
B.To announce a new regulation on fireworks.
A.Various weekend plans.B.A city cultural celebration.C.Restaurant recommendations.
C.To free animals from being hurt by fireworks.
7.What do visitors need to pay for?
19.What issue does the speaker stress about fireworks?
A.Foreign food.
B.Musical shows
C.Park tickets
A.They are too loud.B.They cause pollution.
C.They can be dangerous.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
20.What is the speaker's attitude toward China's drone display?
8.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Uncertain.
B.Supportive.
C.Curious.
A.Husband and wife.B.Photography lovers.
C.Shop assistant and customer.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
9.How much does the woman wish to spend at most?
第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
A.£800.
B.£1000.
C.f2000.
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
10.What are the speakers going to do?
A
A.Appreciate some photos.
Copenhagen,a global leader in cycling culture,hosts its 5th Bicycle Repair Festival
B.Attend a wedding ceremony.
from October 11 to 13,2025,organized by the city's Cycling Initiative Network.The free
C.See some second-hand cameras
event aims to teach residents basic bike maintenance skills (e.g.,fixing flat tires,adjusting
brakes)while promoting bike reuse to reduce waste
Nobel committee also mentioned the fears and said humans should use AI safely and make it
On October 11 (Fri.)
morally acceptable.
A beginner-friendly workshop (6 -8pm)at Norrebro Cycle Hub covers tire repair and
Hopfield,now 91.developed the "Hopfield network",an artificial neural network that
chain cleaning;pre-registration via the network's website is required.Attendees can bring
can find and store patterns in information in a way that mimics (the brain in the 1980s.
their own bikes or use provided demonstration models.
After Hopfield published his book,Hinton expanded it using ideas from statistical physics
On October 12 (Sat.)
and developed the earliest form of machine learning,called the "Boltzmann machine"
A"Repair Market"(10am-4pm)at Kongens Nytorv invites local technicians to offer
Thanks to their work from the 1980s,AI has become part of our daily lives,from facial
free 15-minute tune-ups (first-come,first-served).Visitors can also exchange old bike parts
recognition to language translation"said Ellen Moons,chair of the Nobel Committee for
(e.g,seats,pedals)or donate unused bikes to the city's Bike for All program,which gives
physics.
repaired bikes to low-income residents.
Hinton had an unconventional background as a psychologist(心理学家)and was really
On October 13 (Sun)
curious about how the mind works,said Nick Frosst,who was Hinton's first hire at Google'
A guided "Bike Safety Check Walk"(1 -3pm)through Vesterbro will highlight
s AI division in Toronto."His interest in answering basic questions I think is crucial to his
common bike damage risks (e.g.,potholes,rust-prone areas)and how to address them.
success as a scientist,"Frosst said."He's been always trying out crazy things and some of
All events provide free tools and replacement parts(e.g.,inner tubes)for small repairs
them work very well and some of them don't,"Frosst said.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
"For a long time,people thought what my team and I were doing was meaningless,"
21.What is the purpose of the Bicycle Repair Festival?
Hinton said in an interview."My message to young researchers is,don't be put off if
A.To raise funds for bike repair projects.
everyone tells you what you are doing is silly."
B.To sell new bikes and cycling equipment.
24.Why did John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win the Nobel Prize in Physics?
C.To promote cycling as a competitive sport
A.They designed the great advanced AI robot.
D.To teach bike maintenance and encourage bike reuse.
B.They made a breakthrough in basic physics.
22.Which of the following requires registration in advance?
C.They laid a foundation for machine learning
A.The beginner bike maintenance workshop.
D.They were the pioneers to develop computers.
B.The bike part exchange at Kongens Nytorv.
25.What should be a major concem for AI according to the Nobel committee?
C.The "Bike Safety Check Walk"through Vesterbro.
A.To make strict rules to fight Al.
B.To work out technical difficulties.
D.The free 15-minute tune-ups at the "Repair Market"
C.To popularize the knowledge of AI.
D.To develop safe and responsible AI
23.What is the text?
26.What led to Hinton's success according to Nick Frosst?
A.A notice.
B.An ad for bikes.
C.A tour guide.
D.Aresearch report.
A.His performance in other research fields.
B
B His strong interest in how the mind works.
John Hopfield from Princeton University in the US and Geoffrey Hinton from the
C.His constant pursuit of unconventional views.
University of Toronto,two early Al developers,won this year's Nobel Prizes in Physics.The
D.His desire to explore the nature of problems.
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences gave them the award because they helped create
27.What is Hinton's suggestion for young researchers?
methods that are the base for today's powerful machine learning.
A.Hold firm to your principles.
B.Face pressure with courage
Hinton,who is 76,is called the Goldfather of AI for his work in machine leaming
C Innovate to ensure success.
D.Adjust to the environment.
Asked about the potential significance of the technology his research has helped to develop,
C
he said AI will have a "huge influence"on our society.But we also have to worry about a
With the global population increasing,the demand for meat is putting pressure on the
number of possible bad consequences,particularly the threat to humans.He warned.The
environment.To tackle this issue,artificial meat,also known as cultured meat,is emerging as
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a sustainable alternative.In recent years,Chinese scientists have made significant progress in
For all the fears around teens and screens,the most square-eyed generation is the
this field,combining cutting-edge biotechnology with traditional food science.
elderly.Older people have long been champion TV-viewers.Now a new generation of
At the core of artificial meat production is cellular agriculture,a process that grows
pensioners(领养老金的人)are adding to their screen time with smartphones and iPads,
animal cells in a controlled environment.In one groundbreaking experiment conducted by
which take up more than half of their waking hours.
researchers at Nanjing Agricultural University,muscle stem cells were extracted from a pig.
The digitization of old age is a good thing.Facebook and Whatsapp bring daily updates
These cells were then placed in a nutrient-rich solution (designed to mimic the
from old friends and faraway grandchildren.Zoom transports church,book clubs and doctors'
environment inside an animal's body,matching the conditions needed for the cells to grow.
appointments into the home for people who cannot attend personally.E-commerce removes
Over several weeks,the cells multiplied and formed muscle fibers,resulting in a small piece
physical shopping burdens.Hours of entertainment from any era are available on demand.A
of lab-grown meat.
connected retirement is more fulfilling and fun than an offline one.
The research team faced several challenges during the process.For example,they had to
Older people are protected from some of the on-screen risks that threaten teenagers.
adjust the nutrient solution to ensure the cells grew efficiently.Additionally,they
Having established their key real-life relationships,they are less in danger of the social
experimented with different bioreactor designs to create the right texture and taste for the
development challenges that affect youth.Their worldviews,already formed,prove more
meat.After months of trial and error,the team successfully produced a piece of pork that
resistant to online temptation.Furthermore,their extensive free time means swapping one
closely resembled traditional meat in both flavor and appearance.
leisure pursuit for another -unlike for students facing academic pressures
To test its quality,the artificial meat was cooked and tasted by a group of volunteers.
However,as retirement moves online there will be costs that society must consider.
The results were promising:most participants could not distinguish it from conventional meat.
Older folks'devices,unlike those of teenagers,are usually connected to credit cards.Door-
This breakthrough could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and land use associated with
to-door cheats,who have long preyed on the elderly,can now go iPad-to-iPad.The
traditional meat production.
authorities rightly strive to protect children from online predators.They must recognize that
However,artificial meat still has hurdles to overcome,such as high production costs and
there is another,fast-growing disadvantaged group to look after.Additionally,as heavy
public acceptance.Despite these challenges,China's achievements in artificial meat
consumers of digital news,older adults tend to fall for misinformation-a problem made
technology are paving the way for a more sustainable future.
worse by advancing AI technology.Since seniors are the most consistent voting group,their
28.What is the main purpose of producing artificial meat?
potential miseducation would negatively affect elections.
A.To provide a cheaper alternative.
B.To develop meat with better taste
The social impact remains complex.While digital connectivity reduces feelings of
C.To address environmental problems.D.To promote biotechnology innovations.
loneliness,it may also reduce physical social interaction.Unlike children whose screen time
29.What challenge did the researchers face during the process?
is regulated by adults,seniors generally lack guidance from others in dealing with these pros
A.Testing meat quality.
B.Harvesting animal cells.
and cons.Next time children are urged to put down the phones,they might glance toward
C.Achieving proper meat features.
D.Measuring cell growth efficiency.
their grandparents-equally obsessed with their own screens-suggesting that digital
30.What can be inferred about the future of artificial meat?
responsibility knows no age limit.
A.It will take the place of traditional meat.
32.Why is digital life beneficial to the elderly?
B.It may take time to gain widespread approval.
A.It is a replacement for their offline life.
B.It reduces their need for entertainment.
C.China will lead the global market in this field.
C.It gives access to professional training.D.It offers social contact and convenience.
D.High production costs will no longer be an issue
33.Why are elderly users more resistant to some digital risks?
31.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.They receive family guidance.
B.They have sound life foundations.
A.The Future of Meat Production
B.China's Advance in Cultured Meat
C.They use simpler digital devices.
D.They possess stronger technical skills.
C.Green Benefits of Lab-Grown Meat D.Challenges Posed by Artificial Meat
34.What can be inferred from paragraph 4?
D
A.Teenagers are better at identifying online cheating
B.AI technology is a primary driver of misinformation.
第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
C.Governments should expand online protection efforts
第一节完形填空(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分)
D.Seniors hold a casual attitude towards political affairs.
One ordinary afternoon changed Trevor Phillips'life forever.While walking down the
35.Which describes the author's attitude to the digitization of seniors?
street.he
41 something unusual:a trash bin filled with fresh 42
that
A.Skeptical.
B.Concerned
C.Pessimistic.
D.Favorable
were still beautiful.
When Trevor
43 his discovery to his neighbor,she thoughtfully suggested,
第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
"Why don't you take them to a nursing home?"This simple44 planted a seed in
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
Trevor's mind that would soon grow into something 45
多余选项。
Taking the first step,Trevor
46 the flowers and visited a local nursing home,
We all do it.We look at our mountain of work to be done and the feeling of fear settles
where many elderly residents 47
family visits or attention.As he handed out the
in.Suddenly,everything else you could be doing begins to look so much more appealing.
bouquets (to them,their faces 48 with pure happiness.This left him deeply
What's the deal?36 But when facing a task that is challenging,we question our
49 and motivated to continue."In 10 minutes,I was hooked."he admits,leading him to
abilities and even ourselves.That's where procrastination (begins.
start collecting flowers 50
37.While these are good tools,they don't show the whole picture of how to
His small act of kindness caught the
51 of a local florist,who offered to
think about this all-too-common and frustrating phenomenon.We need to deal with the
provide unsold flowers regularly.With this
52,Trevor founded Flower the People,
feelings hidden under the surface that both lead to procrastination and originate from it.
an organization that 53 flowers to seniors in nursing homes.
If we look at a task,say doing the dishes,we do an intemal assessment and conclude
Three years later,Flower the People has expanded significantly.With help from
that task won't make us feel good.So what do we do?Anything other than that task.So
volunteers and local businesses,the
54 now serves more than 40 senior facilities
what's the solution here?Waiting until the problem is so bad that we have no choice?38
across three cities.What began as a chance encounter with discarded (flowers has
What if instead,we begin to welcome the idea that unfulfilling tasks are also acceptable?In a
transformed into a meaningful movement that brings
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to countless seniors.
world where instant pleasure and self-fulfillment are pushed on us,we forget that a large part
41.A.witnessed
B.discovered
C.distributed
D.explored
of being human is just boring.And that is OK.
42.A.vegetables
B.fruits
C.leaves
D.flowers
Compassion(同理心)can and should be invited in as well..When we begin to
43.A.
announced
B.offered
C.mentioned
D.
explained
procrastinate,we know it and that can be it.39 In fact,your worth as a human
44.A.idea
B.appeal
C.instruction
D.attempt
being does not disappear if dishes are left in the sink
45.A.convincing
B.reasonable
C.shocking
D.remarkable
Procrastination can and will continue to happen because we live in a busy world where
46.A.grew
B.gathered
C.borrowed
D.donated
tasks will roll your way and you will need to deal with them as they come.When the lists and
47.A.paid
B.refused
C.lacked
D.ignored
techniques for better organization fail,don't be surprised.40
48.A.lit up
B.turned up
C.fell
D.went
A.Not exactly.
49.A.concerned
B.embarrassed
C.confused
D.moved
B.The problem's urgency counts.
50.A.Accidentally
B.regularly
C.Casually
D.lately
C.Simply put,we want to feel good.
51.A.hand
B.eye
C.sound
D.wave
D.Make a plan and stick to it to avoid procrastination
52.A.support
B.awareness
C.strength
D.permission
E.We need not link this kind of act with self-judgment.
53.A.advertises
B.Demonstrates
C.describes
D.delivers
F.Just return to the root of the emotions and be kind to yourself.
54.A.company
B.home
C.organization
D.club
G.Common reactions to it focus on making lists,setting times,etc
55.A.joy
B.chance
C.effect
D.course
第二节共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15分)
第二节(满分25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。
67.阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Originally 56 (construct)in the early Ming Dynasty.Suzhou's Humble
I was in Philadelphia for a conference when I saw an ad in the hotel.A nearby theater
Administrator's Garden stands as one of China's most celebrated classical gardens and was
was showing a documentary (about several local animal shelters that were helping
recognized as 57 UNESCO World Heritage Site in the late 20th.
to save abandoned dogs across the country.I love animals,and I felt an urge to go to this
The design of the garden follows the fundamental principle of"learning from nature,"
fundraising event.However,none of my co-workers would go with me,and I was woried
employing complicated techniques such as"borrowing scenery"58(integrate)
about walking on the street alone at night.
distant views into the garden's composition.The layout perfectly demonstrates the
I resigned myself to spending the evening in my hotel room,but as soon as I got back to
philosophical concept of harmony between humans and nature,with every element-
my room I felt restless and bored.The theater where the event was taking place was only
59 the carefully placed rocks to the strategically crafted windows-serving both
about five blocks from the hotel,and the area around the hotel didn't seem particularly
functional and aesthetic (purposes,enhancing the spatial layering of the garden
dangerous.So,I decided to brave it.I gathered up my wallet and room key and set off.
60 offering a visual feast for visitors.
It was already getting dark and the streets were nearly deserted.I managed to find the
With water as its central element,nearly one-third of the garden's area is covered by
street the theater was on,but when I turned the comer,I stopped in shock.In front of the
ponds and streams,which are crossed by fantastic stone bridges and surrounded by winding
theater were a group of bikers---very big,tough-looking bikers.
paths.Xiaofeihong,the only existing covered bridge in Suzhou,61
(feature)red
I've known lots of motorcycle enthusiasts and most are nice people.However,in this
railings that cast reflections in the water like a rainbow,creating an 62 (artistic)
case,I was a woman all alone,in a strange neighborhood,at night,and there were twenty or
pleasing scene.Connecting the eastern and western banks,the bridge serves not only as a
so very large men---all wearing insignia (that indicated they were in some sort of
vital passageway but also as an ideal spot for sightseeing63visitors can enjoy a
club----standing before me.Warning bells began to sound in my head,and my heart was
clear view of the surrounding lotus flowers and pine trees
pounding.Was I at the right theater?Had I misread the date of the event?
To protect this cultural treasure,a variety of protective measures 64(adopt).
A sign outside the theater told me that I was in the right place on the right evening
including digital monitoring systems,regular maintenance agreement,and visitor flow
Nevertheless,I wondered if I should rush back to my hotel instead of walking through that
management during the past decades,ensuring the successful
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(conserve)of both
crowd of bikers.I finally decided that I would be safer inside the theater.Hopefully,the
the garden's physical structures and its delicate ecosystem
bikers would have gone away by the time the film was over.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
Paragraph 1:I hurried into the theater,only to find there were even more bikers inside.
第一节(满分15分)
Paragraph 2:When the film began,I realized that the bikers were an animal rescue group.
65.假如你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国好友Jm发来邮件,表示他对自己的形
(1)续写词数应为150个左右:
象不满,因此感到十分烦恼。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件,内容包括:1表明态度:
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
2提出建议。注意:1.词数100左右:2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim.
Yours
Lihua
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