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高二英语期末试题 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分） 做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 C。 1. What time was the fire put out? A. Two o'clock. B. Four o'clock. C. Five o'clock. 2. What's the weather like now? A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 3. Whose car does Jenny have now? A. Her father's car. B. Her mother's car. C. Her own car. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At an airport. B. In a factory. C. In a classroom. 5. How will the speakers probably go home? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway. 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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料, 回答第 6、7 题。 6. What does the man invite the woman to do this Saturday? A. Have lunch. B. Do some shopping. C. Go to a gallery opening. 7 What does the woman want to know at the end? A. What to wear. B. How to get the destination. C. When to come back. 听第 7段材料, 回答第8、9题。 8. What is wrong with Kathy? A. She is upset because she failed the exam. B. She is worried about her classmate Don. C. She can't get on well with her father. 9. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Midterm exams. B. School education. C. Pressure from parents. 听第8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12题。 10. What do we know about the man? A He got a raise. B. He just got a new job. C. He moved into a new house. 11. What kind of TV set does the woman suggest? A. A big one. B. A small one. C. A cheap one. 12. Why does the woman give the man such a suggestion? A. His living room isn't very big. B. The price will go up soon. C. The new products come out every year. 听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Where is the meat shelf? A. In the back of the store. B. To the left of the speaker. C. On the other side from the bakery. 14. How often does the man go to the supermarket? A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Once a fortnight. 15. What does the woman offer to do for the man? A. Find some oranges for him. B. Help organize the locations. C. Report his opinion with her manager. 16. What is the man likely to buy? A. Soap. B. Bread. C. Pork. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the book for? A. Young children. B. Parents. C. Teachers, 18. What happens to Vanessa on her first day in school? A. She is badly treated by another child. B. She plays poorly in the games. C. She spends her time alone. 19. How does Vanessa's classmate help her? A. By inviting her for dinner. B. By walking together with her. C By telling her what to do. 20. What might the speaker be doing? A. Hosting a radio program. B. Reading her new picture book. C. Giving a class. 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 Poetry Exhibitions in Chicago Monica Ong: Planetaria Planetaria is an exhibition of visual poems by Monica Ong that use the visual language of astronomy to explore the territories of motherhood. If poetry and astronomy were to throw an art party, this one invites audiences to imagine new cosmographies. Date: Thursday, April 21, 2023 —Thursday, September 8, 2024 Location: 61 W. Superior, Chicago Illinois 60654 Kara Walker: Back of Hand Kara Walker: Back of Hand appropriately highlights Walker’s engagement with language. The exhibition features 2015 Book, a series of 11 typewritten pages with ink and watercolor illustrations. Works in this exhibition contain strong imagery and content that may not be suitable for all viewers. Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024 — Saturday, May 18, 2024 Location: 61 W. Superior, Chicago Illinois 60654 Alex Katz: Collaborations with Poets Experience the first exhibition to bring together the full range of materials that show Alex Katz’s collaborations with poets, impressing visitors with their proper use of poetic language. Collaborations with Poets includes editioned books, drawings, all centering on poets and poetry. Date: Saturday, February 18, 2024 — Saturday, March 20, 2024 Location: 61 W. Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654 Harriet Monroe: the Open Door Harriet Monroe: the Open Door maps the development of Monroe’s editorial philosophy, locating it within the cultures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She advocated openness to contemporary poems, leading to the publication of some of the most influential English-language poems of the modern era. Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023-Saturday, January 13, 2024 Location: 61 West Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654 1. Where should you go if you are interested in studying universe? A. Harriet Monroe: the Open Door. B. Kara Walker: Back of Hand. C. Alex Katz: Collaborations with Poets. D. Monica Ong: Planetaria. 2. What do Kara Walker: Back of Hand and Alex Katz: Collaborations with Poets have in common? A. Both exhibitions are proper for all the viewers. B. Both exhibitions feature the poets’ skillful use of language. C. Both exhibitions bring together works of different poets. D. Both exhibitions include books with photographs. 3. What do we know about Harriet Monroe? A. She wrote poems by citing philosophy. B. She drew a map about her editorial philosophy. C. She welcomed the occurrence of modern poems. D. She inspired poets to appreciate modern poems. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章通过四个展览展示了诗歌与不同领域的结合，每个展览都有其独特的主题和艺术表现形式。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Monica Ong: Planetaria部分中“Planetaria is an exhibition of visual poems by Monica Ong that use the visual language of astronomy to explore the territories of motherhood.(天文馆是莫妮卡·王的视觉诗歌展览，使用天文学的视觉语言来探索母性的领域)”可知，如果你对研究宇宙感兴趣，你应该去莫妮卡·王：天文馆。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Kara Walker: Back of Hand部分中“Kara Walker: Back of Hand appropriately highlights Walker’s engagement with language.(卡拉·沃克：《手背》恰如其分地突出了沃克对语言的运用)”和Alex Katz: Collaborations with Poets部分中“Experience the first exhibition to bring together the full range of materials that show Alex Katz’s collaborations with poets, impressing visitors with their proper use of poetic language.(体验第一个展览，汇集了亚历克斯·卡茨与诗人合作的所有材料，他们对诗歌语言的恰当使用给参观者留下了深刻的印象)”可知，卡拉·沃克的《手背》和亚历克斯·卡茨的《与诗人合作》的共同之处在于两个展览都突出了诗人对语言的熟练运用。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Harriet Monroe: the Open Door部分中“She advocated openness to contemporary poems, leading to the publication of some of the most influential English-language poems of the modern era.(她提倡对当代诗歌持开放态度，因此出版了一些当代最有影响力的英语诗歌)”可知，哈丽特·门罗对现代诗歌的出版持欢迎态度。故选C项。 B We sat at a riverside restaurant on the Willamette River, enjoying spaghetti and watching Christmas boats pass. “Isn’t this the best evening ever?” I said, grasping my husband’s hand. We seldom ate out, and the sight of the festive boats added a touch of magic. Smiling and chatting, we stretched the dinner out to nearly two hours, ending it with shared chocolate cake. I almost danced to get my coat — a black wool one given to me by my daughter. I reached for the only black coat on the rack (架子) and put it on. Wait, what? It reached below my ankle, not my knee. And I guessed it to be a size 16, not my 8. Blinking back tears, I left my number with the hostess, sure the mix-up would soon be corrected. But no call came that night, nor the next day. Heartick, I hung the too big coat in the closet, still waiting. Months later, another freezing night, my husband and I were getting ready to go to friends for dinner. I pulled the coat off its hanger, pursing my lips about my lost coat. “Wow” Penny, an old friend, exclaimed as soon as we walked in. “Very classic,” said Missy, the hostess. I arched am eyebrow. “You’re kidding. It’s four sizes too big.” I nearly launched into the whole story, but their words stopped me. For the first time I looked at the coat more carefully and noticed the fine label. I frowned. Did I need an attitude adjustment? What if I was positive instead of negative about my unplanned acquisition? Instead of complaining, I asked myself what I needed to do with this coat in order to enjoy it. I had it altered by a woman from church free of charge. The following week, the temperature dropped sharply. As I gathered this altered coat to step into the car, I recalled the coat my daughter gave me, but this one was nearly as warm — and, as Missy said, a classic. Now I wear it with pleasure. 4. What can be inferred about the author from the first two paragraphs? A. She valued the family time. B. She led a luxurious lifestyle. C. She performed a dance that day. D. She was dissatisfied at the service. 5. How did she feel when she found the coat mix-up? A. Angry and regretful. B. Calm and grateful. C. Depressed but hopeful. D. Confused but unconcerned. 6. What mainly led to her decision to have the coat adjusted? A. The advice from her friends. B. The reflection deep in her heart. C. The free service from a woman. D. The dramatic drop of temperature. 7. What does she intend to convey through the story? A. Don’t cry over spilt milk. B. Never judge a book by its cover. C. God helps those who help themselves. D. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己在餐厅误拿大衣后作者想办法应对的故事，传递出积极面对意外的生活态度。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“We seldom ate out, and the sight of the festive boats added a touch of magic.(我们很少外出就餐，节日船只的景象更增添了一丝魔力。)”以及第二段中的“Smiling and chatting, we stretched the dinner out to nearly two hours, ending it with shared chocolate cake.(我们边笑边聊，把晚餐延长到了将近两个小时，最后还一起分享了巧克力蛋糕。)”可知，作者和丈夫很少外出就餐，却愿意花时间享受这顿晚餐，珍惜相处时光，由此可推断她重视家庭时光，故选A。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Blinking back tears, I left my number with the hostess, sure the mix-up would soon be corrected.(我强忍着泪水，把电话号码留给了女服务员，确信这个误会很快就会解决。) 以及 “HeartSick, I hung the too big coat in the closet, still waiting.(我心里很难过，把那件太大的大衣挂在衣柜里，依然在等待。)”可知，作者发现拿错大衣时，强忍泪水（难过沮丧），但又留下电话等待解决（抱有希望），因此她的感受是沮丧但抱有希望，故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Did I need an attitude adjustment? What if I was positive instead of negative about my unplanned acquisition?(我需要调整心态吗？如果我对这件意外得到的东西持积极态度，而不是消极态度，会怎么样呢？)”以及最后一段中的“Instead of complaining, I asked myself what I needed to do with this coat in order to enjoy it. I had it altered by a woman from church free of charge.(我没有抱怨，而是问自己需要做些什么才能喜欢上这件大衣。我请教堂的一位女士免费修改了它。)” 可知，是作者内心的反思（调整心态、积极面对）促使她决定修改大衣，故选B。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“HeartSick, I hung the too big coat in the closet, still waiting. (我心里很难过，把那件太大的大衣挂在衣柜里，依然在等待。)”，倒数第二段中的“Did I need an attitude adjustment? What if I was positive instead of negative about my unplanned acquisition?(我需要调整心态吗？如果我对这件意外得到的东西持积极态度，而不是消极态度，会怎么样呢？)”以及最后一段中的““Instead of complaining, I asked myself what I needed to do with this coat in order to enjoy it. I had it altered by a woman from church free of charge.(我没有抱怨，而是问自己需要做些什么才能喜欢上这件大衣。我请教堂的一位女士免费修改了它。)”并浏览全文可知，作者误拿不合身的大衣后，从最初的失落，到反思后转变心态，将大衣修改后愉快穿着，体现了“把意外的不如意转化为积极结果”的态度。选项D“当生活给你柠檬时，就做柠檬水（意为：积极面对困境，化不利为有利）” 是作者通过这个故事想要向我们传达的信息。故选D。 C This is a story about two kinds of intelligence: artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence. How often do we hear these two terms together? But now SoftBank, a Japanese company, is using AI to create a tool known as SoftVoice. This tool adjusts the voices of angry customers so that call center employees can avoid dealing with trouble. The new tool, SoftVoice, will monitor caller’s voices in real time, detect if they become abusive and change their tone of voice to make it easier on the employee’s ears. SoftBank insists it won’t change the words that customers say, but instead will do things like lowering an angry voice to make it less grating. SoftVoice supposedly won’t remove 100 percent of the angry tone, so that call center employees will know objectively that a customer is angry. But it will remove enough to remove any sign of abuse. As an added feature, the SoftVoice AI product will also detect if a customer’s abuse has gone on too long, and play an automated message that says: “We regret to inform you that we are going to discontinue our service.” Now, as much as this is an artificial intelligence development, it’s also a great example of using AI to increase emotional intelligence. And that’s what this AI product does: remove the expression of other people’s unhelpful emotions, making it easier for employees to do their jobs. The possibilities seem endless — and I admit, potentially working. Imagine a future where many people in the same conversation could use technology like SoftVoice in real time to change each other’s emotions — or even their word choice. Or imagine people using AI to change the tone of what they say. The tone sometimes determines the content; would companies be on the hook (担负责任) for an employee’s AI-driven promise to a customer if it slightly changed the meaning? Still, at least it sounds like it’s designed to improve people’s lives. 8. What does the underlined word “grating” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Hurried. B. Pleasant. C. Annoying D. Understandable. 9. How does SoftVoice work? A. By giving staff advice. B. By recording conversations. C. By changing wrong words automatically. D. By detecting abuse and lessening its effects. 10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph about the use of SoftVoice? A. It will break promises. B. It will mainly be used in call centers. C. It may cause potential problems later. D. It may completely remove customers’ anger. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. A new type of AI in managing emotions. B. An AI tool and the concern it may cause. C. Future risks of AI in daily communication. D. How AI solves problems for angry customers. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了日本软银公司开发的人工智能工具SoftVoice，探讨了其工作原理、潜在影响及引发的思考。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“SoftBank insists it won’t change the words that customers say, but instead will do things like lowering an angry voice to make it less grating. (软银坚称不会改变客户说的话，而是会做一些诸如降低愤怒的声音之类的事情，使其不那么grating)”可知，该工具通过降低愤怒的音量，来使其不那么grating，这说明grating是愤怒声音所具备的负面特性，而工具的目的就是缓解此特性。因此，grating的词义最接近“令人不快的”或“刺耳的”。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The new tool, SoftVoice, will monitor caller’s voices in real time, detect if they become abusive and change their tone of voice to make it easier on the employee’s ears. (新工具SoftVoice将实时监控呼叫者的声音，检测他们是否变得无礼，并改变他们的语调，让员工听起来更舒服)”及第四段“SoftVoice supposedly won’t remove 100 percent of the angry tone, so that call center employees will know objectively that a customer is angry. But it will remove enough to remove any sign of abuse. (据称，SoftVoice不会完全消除愤怒的语气，这样呼叫中心的员工就能客观地知道客户生气了。但它会消除足够多的内容，以消除任何辱骂的迹象)”可知，SoftVoice的原理是通过检测辱骂行为并减轻其影响。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Imagine a future where many people in the same conversation could use technology like SoftVoice in real time to change each other’s emotions — or even their word choice. (想象一下，未来在同一场对话中，许多人可以实时使用像SoftVoice这样的技术来改变彼此的情绪，甚至是他们的措辞选择)”以及“would companies be on the hook (担负责任) for an employee’s AI-driven promise to a customer if it slightly changed the meaning? (如果人工智能驱动的员工对客户的承诺略有改变，公司会为此负责吗)”可推知，SoftVoice的使用未来可能会引发潜在问题。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。文章开篇“This is a story about two kinds of intelligence: artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence. (这是一个关于两种智能的故事：人工智能和情商)”引出话题，随后围绕软银公司的AI工具SoftVoice展开，介绍其在管理情绪方面的作用，倒数第二段也提到“And that’s what this AI product does: remove the expression of other people’s unhelpful emotions (这就是这款人工智能产品的作用：消除他人无益的情绪表达)”。由此可知，文章主要介绍了一种管理情绪的新型人工智能。故选A。 D Most people typically get between seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Now, studies show some lucky people have rare genetic mutations (基因突变) that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep. Researchers have identified one of these mutations, called SIK3-N783Y, in a human super-sleeper. The team then studied the mutation in genetically modified mice and found that the mice carrying this mutation also got less sleep. Researchers tested the mutation by giving it to lab mice. They found that mice with the mutation slept around 31minutes less than those without it and 54 minutes less following a period of sleep deprivation (睡眠剥夺). Mice normally sleep for around 12 hours per day, which is significantly longer than humans. Therefore, this new mutation-linked sleep reduction of up to 54 minutes is less than observed in human subjects with naturally short sleep patterns. The researchers noted that this could be due to mice usually experiencing more fragmented (碎片化的) sleep than humans. There are a variety of negative effects associated with not getting enough sleep, from feeling tired and being more forgetful to an increased risk of heart problems. Study co-author Dr. Ying-Hui Fu suggests that the bodies of these natural short sleepers might simply be more efficient at the restorative processes that occur during sleep. “Our bodies continue to work when we go to bed, detoxifying themselves and repairing damage,” she said, “All these functions our bodies are doing while we are sleeping, these people can perform at a higher level.” For the rest of us who need our solid eight hours, understanding the genetics of naturally short sleepers could have important significance. Scientists hope that by investigating these genetic mechanisms, they can develop better treatments for the millions who struggle with sleep disorders. “These findings advance our understanding of the genetic basis of sleep and provide further support for potential therapeutic strategies to enhance sleep efficiency,” the team noted. 12. How do people with SIK3-N783Y differ from most people? A. They require much less sleep. B. They feel a bit more energetic. C. They have better sleep quality. D. They fall into deep sleep faster. 13. What can we infer about SIK3-N783Y from the experiment on mice? A. It has the same effect on humans’ sleep as on mice’s. B. It makes mice’s sleep patterns as continuous as humans’. C. It reduces mice’s sleep more remarkably after sleep deprivation. D. It enables mice to-sleep 4 hours a day like human super-sleepers. 14. What does Dr. Ying-Hui Fu intend to state in paragraph 3? A. The outcomes of lacking enough sleep. B. The significance of having longer sleep. C. The challenges of being a super-sleeper. D. The reasons for short sleepers’ less sleep. 15. What do scientists hope to achieve with this research? A. Improve humans sleep efficiency. B. Explore solutions to sleep disorders. C. Adjust human sleep patterns scientifically. D. Analyze the impact of other genes on sleep. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了研究人员发现了一种名为SIK3-N783Y的基因突变，拥有这种基因突变的人睡眠时间更短，同时介绍了关于这种基因突变的相关实验和研究意义。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Now, studies show some lucky people have rare genetic mutations (基因突变) that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep. Researchers have identified one of these mutations, called SIK3-N783Y, in a human super-sleeper.(现在，研究表明，一些幸运的人有罕见的基因突变，使他们只需睡四个小时就能感觉休息得很好。研究人员在一个超级睡眠者身上发现了其中一种突变，称为SIK3-N783Y)”可知，拥有SIK3-N783Y基因突变的人与大多数人不同的是他们需要的睡眠时间要少得多。故选A项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Researchers tested the mutation by giving it to lab mice. They found that mice with the mutation slept around 31 minutes less than those without it and 54 minutes less following a period of sleep deprivation (睡眠剥夺).(研究人员通过将这种突变基因植入实验室小鼠体内来测试这种突变。他们发现，带有这种突变基因的小鼠比没有这种突变基因的小鼠睡眠时间少31分钟，而在睡眠剥夺后，睡眠时间少了54分钟)”可知，从对老鼠的实验中可以推断出SIK3-N783Y在睡眠剥夺后更能显著减少老鼠的睡眠时间。故选C项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Study co-author Dr. Ying-Hui Fu suggests that the bodies of these natural short sleepers might simply be more efficient at the restorative processes that occur during sleep. “Our bodies continue to work when we go to bed, detoxifying themselves and repairing damage,” she said, “All these functions our bodies are doing while we are sleeping, these people can perform at a higher level.”(研究合著者傅瑛慧博士指出，天生短睡眠者的身体或许能更高效地执行睡眠期间的修复过程。“入睡后身体仍在持续工作——排毒与修复损伤，”她解释道，“这些在睡眠中完成的身体机能，短睡眠者能以更高效率实现。”)”可知，傅瑛慧博士想在第三段说明短睡眠者睡眠少的原因。故选D项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Scientists hope that by investigating these genetic mechanisms, they can develop better treatments for the millions who struggle with sleep disorders.(科学家们希望，通过研究这些遗传机制，他们能够为数百万患有睡眠障碍的人开发出更好的治疗方法)”可知，科学家们希望这项研究能为解决睡眠障碍找到方法。故选B项。 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。 The aftermath (后果) of an earthquake can be horrible, but it is important that you are attentive and focused after an earthquake happens. Fires, gas leaks, and injuries are all dangers you might face after an earthquake. ___16___ By assessing the safety of your location and following the directions of local authorities, your chances of surviving the aftermath of an earthquake will be much higher. Check yourself for injuries. ___17___ If you’re bleeding, lift your injury up and put pressure on it. If your injury is serious, call for help using a cellphone or try to get rescuers’ attention. ___18___ Use a cellphone to call for help if you have one. If you can’t use a phone, try knocking loudly on something nearby until rescuers find you. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes which follow the main shock of an earthquake. ___19___ So you should prepare to move to a safe location, like an open outdoor space or a structurally sound building. Exit the building and go to a safer place once the shaking has stopped. The structure of the building you’re in may have been weakened by the main earthquake. ___20___ A. Signal for help if you are trapped. B. They can cause significant damage. C. Remain calm as the earthquake occurs. D. The more prepared you are, the safer you’ll be. E. Make sure you’re not seriously hurt before you do anything. F. After the earthquake, you must get medical treatment in time. G. Therefore, you should leave as soon as possible in case of any aftershocks. 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. A 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了地震后应该注意的危险以及应采取的自救方式。 【16题详解】 下文“By assessing the safety of your location and following the directions of local authorities, your chances of surviving the aftermath of an earthquake will be much higher.(通过评估您所在位置的安全性并遵循地方当局的指示，您在地震后幸存的几率将大大提高)”说明如果提前做准备，那么地震后幸存的几率会更高，D项“你准备得越充分，就越安全。”引出下文，符合题意。故选D。 【17题详解】 上文“Check yourself for injuries.(检查自己是否受伤)”说明需要检查自己的身体状况，E项“在你做任何事情之前，确保你没有受到严重伤害。”进一步说明要先检查自己身体是否受伤，然后才能采取行动，符合题意。故选E。 【18题详解】 下文“Use a cellphone to call for help if you have one. If you can’t use a phone, try knocking loudly on something nearby until rescuers find you.(如果你有手机，请用手机打电话求救。如果你不能使用电话，试着大声敲打附近的东西，直到救援人员找到你)”说明要采取方式发出求救信号，A项“如果你被困，发出求救信号。”引出下文，符合题意。故选A。 【19题详解】 上文“Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes which follow the main shock of an earthquake.(余震是继主震之后发生的较小地震)”说明地震之后还可能发生余震，B项中They指代上文中的余震，B项“它们可能会造成重大损害。”说明余震的危害性，承接上文，符合题意。故选B。 【20题详解】 上文“The structure of the building you’re in may have been weakened by the main earthquake.(你所在的大楼的结构可能已经被主震削弱了)”说明地震后大楼变得不安全，G项“因此，你应该尽可能快地离开以防有任何余震发生。”说明应该采取的正确方式，符合题意。故选G。 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。 Whether you live around the corner or across the world, using the right social media technology can improve your relationships with your friends. Here is how I reconnected with my friend with the ___21___ of information technology. During a recent visit to Toronto, I had a chance to see an old friend I hadn’t ___22___ in years. We hadn’t ___23___: We’d just got jobs, got married and got kids in ___24___ cities. Most of the time we were ___25___, and we didn’t have a lot of time for phone calls. But when we did talk on the phone, we ___26___ sharing our true feelings. We did e-mail each other regularly. However, lack of face-to-face meetings made me ___27___ about reaching out. But I decided to give it a try and ___28___ an e-mail — and received a positive ___29___ to the possibility of a coffee date. Within five minutes of sitting down together, we were back to the same level of ___30___that had built our original friendship. ___31___, we had better talks than before. Thanks to my right ___32___, we contacted with each other again in the real world. Also, staying ___33___ by phone or e-mail has played a key role. The beauty of these new tools is that they make it ___34___ to maintain and improve friendships — but you should ___35___ the part that matters: the emotional connection. 21. A. news B. lesson C. mistake D. help 22. A. known B. challenged C. met D. believed 23. A. given in B. moved in C. warmed up D. broken up 24. A. beautiful B. relaxing C. different D. clean 25. A. busy B. bored C. close D. lucky 26. A. prevented B. enjoyed C. minded D. imagined 27. A. stressed B. confident C. excited D. calm 28. A. downloaded B. sent C. recognized D. read 29. A. application B. way C. reply D. detail 30. A. laughter B. knowledge C. experience D. conversation 31. A. Actually B. Commonly C. Similarly D. Recently 32. A. view B. decision C. discovery D. reason 33. A. in surprise B. in silence C. in peace D. in contact 34. A. cheaper B. easier C. slower D. longer 35. A. sweep away B. turn down C. focus on D. suffer from 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者通过正确使用信息技术重新联系一位老朋友，并改善与朋友的关系，通过电子邮件和社交技术保持并增进友谊。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：以下是我如何在信息技术的帮助下与朋友重新联系。A. news新闻；B. lesson课程；C. mistake错误；D. help帮助。根据下文“But I decided to give it a try and ___8___ an e-mail — and received a positive ___9___ to the possibility of a coffee date. Within five minutes of sitting down together, we were back to the same level of ___10___ that had built our original friendship.”可知，作者在信息技术的帮助下与自己的朋友重新联系，with the help of表示“在……的帮助下”。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在最近访问多伦多期间，我有机会见到一位多年未见的老朋友。A. known知道；B. challenged挑战；C. met遇见；D. believed相信。根据上文“an old friend”可知，此处表示多年未见的老朋友。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们没有关系破裂：我们只是在不同的城市找到了工作，结婚生子。A. given in屈服；B. moved in搬入；C. warmed up变热；D. broken up关系破裂。根据下文“We’d just got jobs, got married and got kids in ___4___ cities.”可知，作者和朋友没有关系破裂。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. beautiful美丽的；B. relaxing轻松的；C. different不同的；D. clean干净的。根据上文“I had a chance to see an old friend I hadn’t ___2___ in years”可知，两人多年未见，由此可推知，此处表示两人在不同城市找到工作、结婚生子。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：大部分时间我们都很忙，没有太多时间打电话。A. busy忙的；B. bored无聊的；C. close亲密的；D. lucky幸运的。根据下文“and we didn’t have a lot of time for phone calls”可知，两人没有太多时间打电话，所以此处表示两人都很忙。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当我们在电话里交谈时，我们喜欢分享我们的真实感受。A. prevented阻止；B. enjoyed享受；C. minded介意；D. imagined想象。根据上文“and we didn’t have a lot of time for phone calls”以及语境可知，尽管没有太多时间和朋友打电话，但是在电话里交谈时，作者和朋友喜欢分享彼此的真实感受。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，缺乏面对面的会议让我对接触感到压力。A. stressed有压力的；B. confident自信的；C. excited激动的；D. calm冷静的。根据上文“lack of face-to-face meetings”以及下文“But I decided to give it a try and ___8___ an e-mail — and received a positive ___9___ to the possibility of a coffee date.”可知，因为缺乏面对面的接触，作者对彼此联系心情忐忑。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我决定尝试一下，发了一封电子邮件，并收到了关于咖啡约会可能性的积极回复。A. downloaded下载；B. sent发送；C. recognized辨认出；D. read阅读。根据下文“and received a positive ___9___ to the possibility of a coffee date”可知，此处表示作者发送了一封电子邮件。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. application申请；B. way方式；C. reply回复；D. detail细节。根据下文“Within five minutes of sitting down together, we were back to the same level of ___10___ that had built our original friendship.”可推知，作者收到电子邮件的回复，得到了积极的回应。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：坐在一起不到五分钟，我们就回到了建立我们最初友谊的对话水平。A. laughter笑声；B. knowledge知识；C. experience经验；D. conversation谈话。根据下文“we had better talks than before.”可知，此处表示作者与朋友以前谈话的状态。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：实际上，我们的谈话比以前更好。A. Actually实际上；B. Commonly通常；C. Similarly相似；D. Recently最近。根据上文“Within five minutes of sitting down together, we were back to the same level of ___10___ that had built our original friendship.”以及语境可知，作者和朋友坐在一起不到五分钟就交谈的很好，推测此处表示实际上，两人的谈话比以前更好。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：多亏了我的正确决定，我们在现实世界中再次联系。A. view观点；B. decision决定；C. discovery发现；D. reason理由。根据上文“But I decided to give it a try and ___8___ an e-mail”可知，此处表示作者做出的再次联系的正确决定。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：此外，通过电话或电子邮件保持联系也发挥了关键作用。A. in surprise惊讶；B. in silence沉默；C. in peace和平；D. in contact联系。根据上文“Here is how I reconnected with my friend with the ___1___ of information technology.”可知，此处表示通过电话或邮件保持联系。故选D。 34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些新工具的美妙之处在于，它们使维持和改善友谊变得更加容易，但你应该把注意力放在重要的部分：情感联系上。A. cheaper更便宜的；B. easier更容易的；C. slower更慢的；D. longer更长的。根据上文“Also, staying ___13___ by phone or e-mail has played a key role.”以及常识可知，电话或电子邮件等新工具会让保持联系变得更容易。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. sweep away清除；B. turn down调低；C. focus on聚焦；D. suffer from遭受。根据下文“the part that matters: the emotional connection”以及语境可知，用技术留住友谊，但更要注意情感联系的重要性。故选C。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10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。 The Grand Tang Mall in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, offers a fascinating experience that transports visitors back to the Tang Dynasty. Even after 10 p. m. on weekdays, the pedestrian area comes alive ____36____vibrant lights and lively music. The main street____37____ (line) with Tang-style pavilions, and people dressed in traditional Chinese attire (服装) can be seen ____38____ (leisure) strolling. ____39____ sets this modern recreation apart is a series of outdoor performances ____40____ (feature)cultural elements from the Tang Dynasty presented in a contemporary way. Onstage, acclaimed Tang Dynasty poets, ____41____ (play) by actors, engage visitors in conversations about ancient Chinese poetry. Within a compact area, captivating musicals and dance performances blend traditional and contemporary elements, providing an _____42_____ (impress) cultural experience. These interactive events ____43____ (become) the city’s tourism highlight, attracting ____44____daily average of 300, 000 tourists to the Grand Tang Mall since June. Inspired by the glamour of the Tang Dynasty, the Grand Tang Mall continues to create new productions_____45_____showcase the era’s poetry and art performances. With over 20 regular programs, each lasting 10 minutes, visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good view of these popular shows. 【答案】36. with 37. is lined 38. leisurely 39. What 40. featuring 41. played 42. impressive 43. have become 44. a 45. that##which 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了陕西省西安市的大唐购物中心为游客提供了一种将游客带回唐朝的迷人体验。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：即使在工作日的晚上10点以后，步行区也会因灯光和欢快的音乐而活跃起来。分析句子可知，此处为动词短语come alive with“因……而变得生动活泼”，所以此处为介词with的填入。故填with。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：主要街道两旁是唐式凉亭，人们穿着中国传统服装悠闲地散步。空处为第一个分句的谓语动词，主语The main street为单数名词和动词line为被动关系，结合上下文时态可知，此处为陈述客观事实，为一般现在时。故填is lined。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：主要街道两旁是唐式凉亭，人们穿着中国传统服装悠闲地散步。由副词修饰动词可知，此处为副词leisurely作状语修饰动词strolling。故填leisurely。 【39题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：让这个现代娱乐活动与众不同的是一系列以唐代文化元素为特色的户外表演，以现代的方式呈现。分析句子可知，空处引导主句从句，从句缺少主语，指代事物，应用连接代词what引导从句。故填What。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：让这个现代娱乐活动与众不同的是一系列以唐代文化元素为特色的户外表演，以现代的方式呈现。分析句子可知，主句已有谓语动词is，空处应填非谓语动词，performances和feature为主动关系，所以为现在分词形式作后置定语。故填featuring。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：舞台上，著名的唐代诗人由演员扮演，与游客谈论中国古代诗歌。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰Tang Dynasty poets，Tang Dynasty poets和play为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式。故填played。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在紧凑的区域内，迷人的音乐剧和舞蹈表演融合了传统和现代元素，提供了令人印象深刻的文化体验。由空后cultural experience名词短语可知，此处为形容词作定语修饰该名词短语。故填impressive。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：这些互动活动已成为该市的旅游亮点，自6月以来，每天平均吸引30万游客前往大唐购物中心。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，由该句since可知，此处应为现在完成时，主语events为复数名词，所以为动词复数形式。故填have become。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这些互动活动已成为该市的旅游亮点，自6月以来，每天平均吸引30万游客前往大唐购物中心。an/a...average of“……的平均”是固定短语，修饰词daily的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：受到唐代魅力的启发，大唐商城继续创作新的作品，展示这个时代的诗歌和艺术表演。空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是new productions，从句中缺少主语成分，应用关系代词which/that引导。故填that/which。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是高中生李华，为迎接你校科技节的到来，你校英文报正在举办以“假如让我来设计机器人”为主题的征文比赛。请你写一篇短文参加比赛，内容包括： （1）你会设计怎样的机器人； （2）阐述你的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 If I Could Design a Robot ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： If I Could Design a Robot If I had the chance to design a robot, I would create a Study Buddy Robot to assist students in their daily learning. This robot would be equipped with an AI system capable of answering academic questions, organizing study schedules, and even providing interactive quizzes. Additionally, it could detect when a student feels stressed and offer relaxing activities or encouragement. I believe such a robot would greatly benefit us. It could not only help improve learning efficiency but also care for our mental well-being. By making studying more enjoyable and personalized, it would allow us to develop healthier study habits and a more positive attitude toward challenges. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“假如让我来设计机器人”为主题写一篇短文参加征文比赛，内容包括设计怎样机器人以及阐述理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 察觉：detect→discover 相信：believe→hold the belief 使能够：allow→enable 养成（习惯）：develop→form/get into 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：By making studying more enjoyable and personalized, it would allow us to develop healthier study habits and a more positive attitude toward challenges. 拓展句：It makes studying more enjoyable and personalized, which would allow us to develop healthier study habits and a more positive attitude toward challenges. 【点睛】【高分句型1】If I had the chance to design a robot, I would create a Study Buddy Robot to assist students in their daily learning.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句） 【高分句型2】Additionally, it could detect when a student feels stressed and offer relaxing activities or encouragement.（运用了when引导的宾语从句） 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。 Fuld had worked at a company for more than twenty years. He started as a common worker and later became a manager. He was known for his ability to make quick and smart decisions. But in recent years, a noticeable change had come over him. The once confident manager became overwhelmed (不知所措的) by everyday pressures. His colleagues did not understand why. They thought he had lost his confidence. They told him, “You need to be stronger.” Richard felt very ashamed and decided to leave the job. The true cause of his struggle was unknown to everyone, including his doctor. He had early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (早期阿尔茨海默病). But most people, even his doctor, would hardly relate him to this illness because of his age of 49. So no one knew what was happening to him. Fuld was experiencing cognitive (认知的) decline. The following years were a difficult and confusing period for Fuld. He moved from one job to another, but he could not perform as he once had and was forced to quit. It was not until three years later that he received a formal and accurate diagnosis (诊断): early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The diagnosis was terrifying. It confirmed his worst fears about his future. Yet, it also brought a strange sense of relief. Finally, there was a scientific explanation for his professional and personal decline. Despite the disease, Fuld did not want to be defeated and still had a strong desire to work to feel needed. One day, he applied for a job at a new company. During the interview, Fuld made the difficult choice to be completely honest. He told them about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and openly discussed his limitations. Once again, just like all those interviews before, he was told to wait for the results. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When Fuld was almost losing heart at the end of the next day, he got a call. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Unfortunately, Fuld’s physical condition got worse as time passed. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 When Fuld was almost losing heart at the end of the next day, he got a call. Surprisingly, it was the company that called to give him the job. Considering his physical condition, they arranged for him to take up some simple work like making copies. Though it was far from the work he was once accustomed to, he was more than fulfilled and grateful. It was at this low point that he encountered the unexpected act of kindness. This job meant a lot to him, giving him a sense of purpose at a time when his life was falling apart. He felt useful and valued again. Unfortunately, Fuld’s physical condition got worse as time passed. One day, he lost his balance and fell from a small ladder. This accident made it clear that it was no longer safe for him to keep working. The company manager had to inform him that they had to let him go. However, Fuld’s final day at work was never a quiet, sad day. Instead, his colleagues organized a farewell party, celebrating his service and thanking him for his contributions, which was a beautiful, remarkable gesture. It was not an act of pity, but one of profound respect, affirming that Fuld was always a valued member of their community. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一位早期阿尔茨海默病患者Fuld的经历。他因认知衰退而失业，最终确诊后选择坦诚面对，获得一份简单工作重获价值感。虽因病情恶化失去工作，但同事的尊重与感谢让他倍感温暖，展现了人性光辉。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当第二天快结束Fuld几乎要灰心丧气的时候，他接到了一个电话。”可知，第一段可描写Fuld获得工作，虽工作简单但他很满足和感激，这份工作在他生活一团糟时给了他目标感。 ②由第二段首句内容“不幸的是，随着时间的推移，Fuld的身体状况变得更糟了。”可知，第二段可描写Fuld因摔倒无法继续工作，公司经理告知他离职，但同事们为他举办告别派对，这是充满尊重而非怜悯的举动。 2.续写线索： 接电话获工作——工作简单但满足感激——有目标感——身体恶化摔倒——被告知离职——同事办告别派对——体现尊重 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①提供工作：give/offer him the job ②遇到：encounter/come across ③举办欢送会：organize/hold/launch a farewell party 情绪类 ①满足的：fulfilled/satisfied/content ②感激的：grateful/thankful/appreciative 【点睛】[高分句型1]It was at this low point that he encountered the unexpected act of kindness.(运用了强调句型) [高分句型2]Instead, his colleagues organized a farewell party, celebrating his service and thanking him for his contributions, which was a beautiful, remarkable gesture.(运用了现在分词作状语及which引导非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语期末试题 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分） 做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是 C。 1. What time was the fire put out? A. Two o'clock. B. Four o'clock. C. Five o'clock. 2. What's the weather like now? A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 3. Whose car does Jenny have now? A. Her father's car. B. Her mother's car. C. Her own car. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At an airport. B. In a factory. C. In a classroom. 5. How will the speakers probably go home? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway. 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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料, 回答第 6、7 题。 6. What does the man invite the woman to do this Saturday? A. Have lunch. B. Do some shopping. C. Go to a gallery opening. 7. What does the woman want to know at the end? A. What to wear. B. How to get the destination. C. When to come back. 听第 7段材料, 回答第8、9题。 8. What is wrong with Kathy? A. She is upset because she failed the exam. B. She is worried about her classmate Don. C. She can't get on well with her father. 9. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Midterm exams. B. School education. C. Pressure from parents. 听第8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12题。 10. What do we know about the man? A. He got a raise. B. He just got a new job. C. He moved into a new house. 11. What kind of TV set does the woman suggest? A. A big one. B. A small one. C. A cheap one. 12. Why does the woman give the man such a suggestion? A. His living room isn't very big. B. The price will go up soon. C. The new products come out every year. 听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Where is the meat shelf? A. In the back of the store. B. To the left of the speaker. C. On the other side from the bakery. 14. How often does the man go to the supermarket? A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Once a fortnight. 15. What does the woman offer to do for the man? A. Find some oranges for him. B. Help organize the locations. C. Report his opinion with her manager. 16. What is the man likely to buy? A. Soap. B. Bread. C. Pork. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the book for? A. Young children. B. Parents. C. Teachers, 18. What happens to Vanessa on her first day in school? A. She is badly treated by another child. B. She plays poorly in the games. C. She spends her time alone. 19. How does Vanessa's classmate help her? A. By inviting her for dinner. B. By walking together with her. C. By telling her what to do. 20. What might the speaker be doing? A. Hosting a radio program. B. Reading her new picture book. C. Giving a class. 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 Poetry Exhibitions in Chicago Monica Ong: Planetaria Planetaria is an exhibition of visual poems by Monica Ong that use the visual language of astronomy to explore the territories of motherhood. If poetry and astronomy were to throw an art party, this one invites audiences to imagine new cosmographies. Date: Thursday, April 21, 2023 —Thursday, September 8, 2024 Location: 61 W. Superior, Chicago Illinois 60654 Kara Walker: Back of Hand Kara Walker: Back of Hand appropriately highlights Walker’s engagement with language. The exhibition features 2015 Book, a series of 11 typewritten pages with ink and watercolor illustrations. Works in this exhibition contain strong imagery and content that may not be suitable for all viewers. Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024 — Saturday, May 18, 2024 Location: 61 W. Superior, Chicago Illinois 60654 Alex Katz: Collaborations with Poets Experience the first exhibition to bring together the full range of materials that show Alex Katz’s collaborations with poets, impressing visitors with their proper use of poetic language. Collaborations with Poets includes editioned books, drawings, all centering on poets and poetry. Date: Saturday, February 18, 2024 — Saturday, March 20, 2024 Location: 61 W. Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654 Harriet Monroe: the Open Door Harriet Monroe: the Open Door maps the development of Monroe’s editorial philosophy, locating it within the cultures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She advocated openness to contemporary poems, leading to the publication of some of the most influential English-language poems of the modern era. Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023-Saturday, January 13, 2024 Location: 61 West Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654 1. Where should you go if you are interested in studying universe? A. Harriet Monroe: the Open Door. B. Kara Walker: Back of Hand. C. Alex Katz: Collaborations with Poets. D. Monica Ong: Planetaria. 2. What do Kara Walker: Back of Hand and Alex Katz: Collaborations with Poets have in common? A. Both exhibitions are proper for all the viewers. B. Both exhibitions feature the poets’ skillful use of language. C. Both exhibitions bring together works of different poets. D. Both exhibitions include books with photographs. 3. What do we know about Harriet Monroe? A. She wrote poems by citing philosophy. B. She drew a map about her editorial philosophy. C. She welcomed the occurrence of modern poems. D. She inspired poets to appreciate modern poems. B We sat at a riverside restaurant on the Willamette River, enjoying spaghetti and watching Christmas boats pass. “Isn’t this the best evening ever?” I said, grasping my husband’s hand. We seldom ate out, and the sight of the festive boats added a touch of magic. Smiling and chatting, we stretched the dinner out to nearly two hours, ending it with shared chocolate cake. I almost danced to get my coat — a black wool one given to me by my daughter. I reached for the only black coat on the rack (架子) and put it on. Wait, what? It reached below my ankle, not my knee. And I guessed it to be a size 16, not my 8. Blinking back tears, I left my number with the hostess, sure the mix-up would soon be corrected. But no call came that night, nor the next day. Heartick, I hung the too big coat in the closet, still waiting. Months later, another freezing night, my husband and I were getting ready to go to friends for dinner. I pulled the coat off its hanger, pursing my lips about my lost coat. “Wow” Penny, an old friend, exclaimed as soon as we walked in. “Very classic,” said Missy, the hostess. I arched am eyebrow. “You’re kidding. It’s four sizes too big.” I nearly launched into the whole story, but their words stopped me. For the first time I looked at the coat more carefully and noticed the fine label. I frowned. Did I need an attitude adjustment? What if I was positive instead of negative about my unplanned acquisition? Instead of complaining, I asked myself what I needed to do with this coat in order to enjoy it. I had it altered by a woman from church free of charge. The following week, the temperature dropped sharply. As I gathered this altered coat to step into the car, I recalled the coat my daughter gave me, but this one was nearly as warm — and, as Missy said, a classic. Now I wear it with pleasure. 4. What can be inferred about the author from the first two paragraphs? A. She valued the family time. B. She led a luxurious lifestyle. C. She performed a dance that day. D. She was dissatisfied at the service. 5. How did she feel when she found the coat mix-up? A. Angry and regretful. B. Calm and grateful. C. Depressed but hopeful. D. Confused but unconcerned. 6. What mainly led to her decision to have the coat adjusted? A. The advice from her friends. B. The reflection deep in her heart. C. The free service from a woman. D. The dramatic drop of temperature. 7. What does she intend to convey through the story? A. Don’t cry over spilt milk. B. Never judge a book by its cover. C. God helps those who help themselves. D. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. C This is a story about two kinds of intelligence: artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence. How often do we hear these two terms together? But now SoftBank, a Japanese company, is using AI to create a tool known as SoftVoice. This tool adjusts the voices of angry customers so that call center employees can avoid dealing with trouble. The new tool, SoftVoice, will monitor caller’s voices in real time, detect if they become abusive and change their tone of voice to make it easier on the employee’s ears. SoftBank insists it won’t change the words that customers say, but instead will do things like lowering an angry voice to make it less grating. SoftVoice supposedly won’t remove 100 percent of the angry tone, so that call center employees will know objectively that a customer is angry. But it will remove enough to remove any sign of abuse. As an added feature, the SoftVoice AI product will also detect if a customer’s abuse has gone on too long, and play an automated message that says: “We regret to inform you that we are going to discontinue our service.” Now, as much as this is an artificial intelligence development, it’s also a great example of using AI to increase emotional intelligence. And that’s what this AI product does: remove the expression of other people’s unhelpful emotions, making it easier for employees to do their jobs. The possibilities seem endless — and I admit, potentially working. Imagine a future where many people in the same conversation could use technology like SoftVoice in real time to change each other’s emotions — or even their word choice. Or imagine people using AI to change the tone of what they say. The tone sometimes determines the content; would companies be on the hook (担负责任) for an employee’s AI-driven promise to a customer if it slightly changed the meaning? Still, at least it sounds like it’s designed to improve people’s lives. 8. What does the underlined word “grating” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Hurried. B. Pleasant. C. Annoying D. Understandable. 9. How does SoftVoice work? A. By giving staff advice. B. By recording conversations. C. By changing wrong words automatically. D. By detecting abuse and lessening its effects. 10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph about the use of SoftVoice? A. It will break promises. B. It will mainly be used in call centers. C. It may cause potential problems later. D. It may completely remove customers’ anger. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A A new type of AI in managing emotions. B. An AI tool and the concern it may cause. C. Future risks of AI in daily communication. D. How AI solves problems for angry customers. D Most people typically get between seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Now, studies show some lucky people have rare genetic mutations (基因突变) that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep. Researchers have identified one of these mutations, called SIK3-N783Y, in a human super-sleeper. The team then studied the mutation in genetically modified mice and found that the mice carrying this mutation also got less sleep. Researchers tested the mutation by giving it to lab mice. They found that mice with the mutation slept around 31minutes less than those without it and 54 minutes less following a period of sleep deprivation (睡眠剥夺). Mice normally sleep for around 12 hours per day, which is significantly longer than humans. Therefore, this new mutation-linked sleep reduction of up to 54 minutes is less than observed in human subjects with naturally short sleep patterns. The researchers noted that this could be due to mice usually experiencing more fragmented (碎片化的) sleep than humans. There are a variety of negative effects associated with not getting enough sleep, from feeling tired and being more forgetful to an increased risk of heart problems. Study co-author Dr. Ying-Hui Fu suggests that the bodies of these natural short sleepers might simply be more efficient at the restorative processes that occur during sleep. “Our bodies continue to work when we go to bed, detoxifying themselves and repairing damage,” she said, “All these functions our bodies are doing while we are sleeping, these people can perform at a higher level.” For the rest of us who need our solid eight hours, understanding the genetics of naturally short sleepers could have important significance. Scientists hope that by investigating these genetic mechanisms, they can develop better treatments for the millions who struggle with sleep disorders. “These findings advance our understanding of the genetic basis of sleep and provide further support for potential therapeutic strategies to enhance sleep efficiency,” the team noted. 12. How do people with SIK3-N783Y differ from most people? A. They require much less sleep. B. They feel a bit more energetic. C. They have better sleep quality. D. They fall into deep sleep faster. 13. What can we infer about SIK3-N783Y from the experiment on mice? A. It has the same effect on humans’ sleep as on mice’s. B It makes mice’s sleep patterns as continuous as humans’. C. It reduces mice’s sleep more remarkably after sleep deprivation. D. It enables mice to-sleep 4 hours a day like human super-sleepers. 14. What does Dr. Ying-Hui Fu intend to state in paragraph 3? A. The outcomes of lacking enough sleep. B. The significance of having longer sleep. C. The challenges of being a super-sleeper. D. The reasons for short sleepers’ less sleep. 15. What do scientists hope to achieve with this research? A. Improve humans sleep efficiency. B. Explore solutions to sleep disorders. C. Adjust human sleep patterns scientifically. D. Analyze the impact of other genes on sleep. 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。 The aftermath (后果) of an earthquake can be horrible, but it is important that you are attentive and focused after an earthquake happens. Fires, gas leaks, and injuries are all dangers you might face after an earthquake. ___16___ By assessing the safety of your location and following the directions of local authorities, your chances of surviving the aftermath of an earthquake will be much higher. Check yourself for injuries. ___17___ If you’re bleeding, lift your injury up and put pressure on it. If your injury is serious, call for help using a cellphone or try to get rescuers’ attention. ___18___ Use a cellphone to call for help if you have one. If you can’t use a phone, try knocking loudly on something nearby until rescuers find you. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes which follow the main shock of an earthquake. ___19___ So you should prepare to move to a safe location, like an open outdoor space or a structurally sound building. Exit the building and go to a safer place once the shaking has stopped. The structure of the building you’re in may have been weakened by the main earthquake. ___20___ A. Signal for help if you are trapped. B. They can cause significant damage. C Remain calm as the earthquake occurs. D. The more prepared you are, the safer you’ll be. E. Make sure you’re not seriously hurt before you do anything. F. After the earthquake, you must get medical treatment in time. G. Therefore, you should leave as soon as possible in case of any aftershocks. 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。 Whether you live around the corner or across the world, using the right social media technology can improve your relationships with your friends. Here is how I reconnected with my friend with the ___21___ of information technology. During a recent visit to Toronto, I had a chance to see an old friend I hadn’t ___22___ in years. We hadn’t ___23___: We’d just got jobs, got married and got kids in ___24___ cities. Most of the time we were ___25___, and we didn’t have a lot of time for phone calls. But when we did talk on the phone, we ___26___ sharing our true feelings. We did e-mail each other regularly. However, lack of face-to-face meetings made me ___27___ about reaching out. But I decided to give it a try and ___28___ an e-mail — and received a positive ___29___ to the possibility of a coffee date. Within five minutes of sitting down together, we were back to the same level of ___30___that had built our original friendship. ___31___, we had better talks than before. Thanks to my right ___32___ we contacted with each other again in the real world. Also, staying ___33___ by phone or e-mail has played a key role. The beauty of these new tools is that they make it ___34___ to maintain and improve friendships — but you should ___35___ the part that matters: the emotional connection. 21. A. news B. lesson C. mistake D. help 22. A. known B. challenged C. met D. believed 23. A. given in B. moved in C. warmed up D. broken up 24 A. beautiful B. relaxing C. different D. clean 25. A. busy B. bored C. close D. lucky 26. A. prevented B. enjoyed C. minded D. imagined 27. A. stressed B. confident C. excited D. calm 28. A. downloaded B. sent C. recognized D. read 29. A. application B. way C. reply D. detail 30. A. laughter B. knowledge C. experience D. conversation 31. A. Actually B. Commonly C. Similarly D. Recently 32. A. view B. decision C. discovery D. reason 33. A. in surprise B. in silence C. in peace D. in contact 34. A. cheaper B. easier C. slower D. longer 35. A. sweep away B. turn down C. focus on D. suffer from 第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10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。 The Grand Tang Mall in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, offers a fascinating experience that transports visitors back to the Tang Dynasty. Even after 10 p. m. on weekdays, the pedestrian area comes alive ____36____vibrant lights and lively music. The main street____37____ (line) with Tang-style pavilions, and people dressed in traditional Chinese attire (服装) can be seen ____38____ (leisure) strolling. ____39____ sets this modern recreation apart is a series of outdoor performances ____40____ (feature)cultural elements from the Tang Dynasty presented in a contemporary way. Onstage, acclaimed Tang Dynasty poets, ____41____ (play) by actors, engage visitors in conversations about ancient Chinese poetry. Within a compact area, captivating musicals and dance performances blend traditional and contemporary elements, providing an _____42_____ (impress) cultural experience. These interactive events ____43____ (become) the city’s tourism highlight, attracting ____44____daily average of 300, 000 tourists to the Grand Tang Mall since June. Inspired by the glamour of the Tang Dynasty, the Grand Tang Mall continues to create new productions_____45_____showcase the era’s poetry and art performances. With over 20 regular programs, each lasting 10 minutes, visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good view of these popular shows. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是高中生李华，为迎接你校科技节的到来，你校英文报正在举办以“假如让我来设计机器人”为主题的征文比赛。请你写一篇短文参加比赛，内容包括： （1）你会设计怎样的机器人； （2）阐述你的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 If I Could Design a Robot ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Fuld had worked at a company for more than twenty years. He started as a common worker and later became a manager. He was known for his ability to make quick and smart decisions. But in recent years, a noticeable change had come over him. The once confident manager became overwhelmed (不知所措的) by everyday pressures. His colleagues did not understand why. They thought he had lost his confidence. They told him, “You need to be stronger.” Richard felt very ashamed and decided to leave the job. The true cause of his struggle was unknown to everyone, including his doctor. He had early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (早期阿尔茨海默病). But most people, even his doctor, would hardly relate him to this illness because of his age of 49. So no one knew what was happening to him. Fuld was experiencing cognitive (认知的) decline. The following years were a difficult and confusing period for Fuld. He moved from one job to another, but he could not perform as he once had and was forced to quit. It was not until three years later that he received a formal and accurate diagnosis (诊断): early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The diagnosis was terrifying. It confirmed his worst fears about his future. Yet, it also brought a strange sense of relief. Finally, there was a scientific explanation for his professional and personal decline. Despite the disease, Fuld did not want to be defeated and still had a strong desire to work to feel needed. One day, he applied for a job at a new company. During the interview, Fuld made the difficult choice to be completely honest. He told them about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and openly discussed his limitations. Once again, just like all those interviews before, he was told to wait for the results. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When Fuld was almost losing heart at the end of the next day, he got a call. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Unfortunately, Fuld’s physical condition got worse as time passed. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $