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平凉一中2028届第二学期阶段性考试试题（卷） 高一英语 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Rewrite the book. B. Get his eyes tested. C. Stop writing for a while. 2. What’s wrong with the tourist? A. He got lost. B. He was misunderstood. C. He couldn’t speak English. 3. Why will the woman choose the white car? A. It’s cheap. B. It’s comfortable. C. It’s eco — friendly. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their future house. B. Their new garden. C. Their ideal jobs. 5. What is the woman’s opinion about animals at the zoo? A. They are well — trained. B. They should get free. C. They need bigger zoos. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Which subject does Mrs. Brown teach? A. English. B. History. C. Science. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Brother and sister. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. How does the man want to travel? A. By air. B. By ship. C. By train. 9. When does the man decide to go to New York? A. In March. B. In April. C. In May. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How did the man feel about the art show last night? A. Surprising. B. Boring. C. Tiring. 11. What was the art show about? A. Digital concerts. B. Robots in the future. C. Tech in art. 12. Why does the man like the digital painting? A. It covered the whole floor. B. It changed when touched. C. It was a famous work. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At the man’s house. B. On a mountain. C. In a photo shop. 14. How old is the man? A. 15. B. 23. C. 28. 15. What does the man like most about mountain climbing? A. Getting fresh air. B. Enjoying natural scenes. C. Reaching the top. 16. What will the man do next? A. Go climbing. B. Recall his father. C. Tell a story. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What are the listeners asked to do first? A. Get seated quickly. B. Wear red jackets. C. Turn on their phones. 18. What is allowed to do in the theater? A. Taking pictures. B. Bringing outside food. C. Shopping in the café. 19. How long is the mid — break? A. Five minutes. B. Ten minutes. C. Fifteen minutes. 20. How will the audience know that the break is over? A. By listening to the bell. B. By looking at the watch. C. By getting a message. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius. We have over 5,000 members of all ages and from diverse walks of life. Although most live in the United States or Canada, we also have members in more than a dozen other countries. JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s writing in new generations of readers. Students worldwide are invited to compete for scholarship awards. 2023 Contest Topic: Marriages and Proposals(求婚) The 2023 Essay Contest topic is inspired by the theme of our upcoming Annual General Meeting: Pride and Prejudice. Submissions The deadline for submissions is Thursday, June 1, 2023. We will begin accepting submissions in February 2023. Essay Contest Awards First Place: $1, 000 scholarship, plus free registration and two nights’ lodging (住宿) for JASNA’s 2023 Annual General Meeting in Denver. Second Place: $500 scholarship. Third Place: $250 scholarship. Winners will also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels. Essay Format Entries that do not follow the following requirements or arrive after the deadline will be disqualified. ·The essay must be written in English. ·The title of the essay should appear at the top of page one; further pages should be numbered on the top right; the student’s name must not appear on the essay. ·The essay must be 6-8 pages in length. 1. Which of the following is NOT correct about JASNA? A. It is intended to encourage readers’ appreciation and understanding of Jane Austen’s works. B. Its members of staff work on a voluntary basis with a shared mission. C. It appeals to readers of different ages and from all walks of life. D. Readers with JASNA membership all hold American or Canadian nationality. 2. What will each of the winners be awarded? A. $500 scholarship plus free meals. B. A set of Jane Austen’s novels. C. Free accommodation for two nights in Denver. D. Opportunities to take part in a meeting. 3. Which of the following will result in disqualification? A. Essays without the student’s name. B. Essays written in two languages. C. Essays submitted on May 31st, 2023. D. Essays covering 7 pages. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了北美简·奥斯汀协会(JASNA)2023年学生作文比赛的具体事项。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Although most live in the United States or Canada, we also have members in more than a dozen other countries.”（虽然大多数人住在美国或加拿大，但我们在其他十几个国家也有成员）可知，“拥有JASNA会员资格的读者均持有美国或加拿大国籍”这项陈述是不正确的。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Essay Contest Awards中“Winners will also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels.”（获奖者还将获得一年的JASNA会员资格，在这个网站上发表他们的文章，以及一套简·奥斯汀小说的诺顿评论版）可知，每位获奖者将获得一套简·奥斯汀的小说。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Essay Format中“Entries that do not follow the following requirements or arrive after the deadline will be disqualified.”（不符合以下要求或在截止日期后到达的参赛作品将被取消资格）以及“The essay must be written in English.”（这篇文章必须用英语写）可知，用两种语言撰写的论文会导致取消资格。故选B项。 B The story of how Pretty Yende, a black opera singer, reached the peak of her career is an inspirational one. Born in a tiny rural town, South Africa, she had a traditional upbringing. Her most direct link to music was church hymns (圣歌). Yende says that as a shy child, she never considered a career in music. When her grandmother first invited her to sing in church, she knew how uncomfortable it would be to stand in front of people, but she didn’t want to disappoint her. She overcame her shyness, and it became her first experience of performing in front of massive audiences. Then one day she saw opera for the first time on TV at the age of 16. “Hearing this music and the power of it sounded like something supernatural.” she recalled. “I remember recording it and imitating it,” she said. “I would play the recording the whole day. My gosh, my family were in trouble, because I wouldn’t stop practicing and shouting. ” She started to gain popularity in South Africa while still a student at the University of Cape Town, and in 2011, Yende began entering opera competitions. “The very first opera competition that I did was in Vienna, Austria, where I won everything possible,” she remembered. Her career took off internationally in 2013 with public performances across the world. It has not been all without trouble. She continues to address the question of opera’s white domination, and believes that she can use her fame and talent as an opportunity to break prejudice. “The biggest challenge has always been being the different one in the room,” She remembered. “Sometimes I would enter the rehearsal (排练) room, and what I could see in the room looks like, ‘Why are you here?’ And I would just smile. But once I start making music, all of us in that room agreed that I’m not there by mistake.” 4. What can be learnt from Yende’s church performing experience? A. She loved performing on her first try. B. She always wanted to please her family. C. It was her dream to pursue a singing career. D. She was initially not keen on public singing. 5. What inspired Yende’s passion for singing? A. Her grandma’s encouragement. B. An exposure to opera on TV. C. Her success in opera competitions. D. An experience of singing hymns. 6. How did Yende respond to others’ prejudice in her career? A. She felt helpless. B. She behaved confidently. C. She laughed about it. D. She demanded a thorough change. 7. Which of the following best describes Yende according to the text? A. Capable and cooperative. B. Humble and sensitive. C. Talented and devoted. D. Knowledgeable and ambitious. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述黑人歌剧演员Pretty Yende如何达到事业巅峰的励志故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“When her grandmother first invited her to sing in church, she knew how uncomfortable it would be to stand in front of people, but she didn’t want to disappoint her. She overcame her shyness, and it became her first experience of performing in front of massive audiences.(当她的祖母第一次邀请她在教堂唱歌时，她知道站在众人面前会有多不舒服，但她不想让祖母失望。她克服了羞怯，这成为她第一次在众多观众面前表演的经历)”可知，从Yende在教堂表演的经历可以得知，她最初并不热衷于公开演唱。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Then one day she saw opera for the first time on TV at the age of 16. ‘Hearing this music and the power of it sounded like something supernatural.’ she recalled. ‘I remember recording it and imitating it,’ she said. ‘I would play the recording the whole day. My gosh, my family were in trouble, because I wouldn’t stop practicing and shouting.’(后来有一天，16岁的她第一次在电视上看到了歌剧。‘听到这种音乐和它的力量听起来像超自然的东西。’她回忆道。‘我记得我把它录下来，然后模仿它，’她说。‘我会放一整天的录音。我的天哪，我的家人有麻烦了，因为我不停地练习和大喊大叫。’)”可知，一次在电视上看到歌剧激发了Yende对唱歌的热情。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“She continues to address the question of opera’s white domination, and believes that she can use her fame and talent as an opportunity to break prejudice.(她继续解决歌剧白人统治的问题，并相信她可以利用她的名声和才华作为打破偏见的机会)”以及“And I would just smile. But once I start making music, all of us in that room agreed that I’m not there by mistake.(我只会微笑。但一旦我开始做音乐，房间里的所有人都同意我在那里不是错误的)”可知，面对别人对她事业的偏见，Yende表现得很自信。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“‘The very first opera competition that I did was in Vienna, Austria, where I won everything possible,’ she remembered. Her career took off internationally in 2013 with public performances across the world.(她回忆说：‘我参加的第一次歌剧比赛是在奥地利维也纳，在那里我赢得了所有可能的冠军。’2013年，她的事业在全球范围内开始了公开演出)”以及最后一段中“She continues to address the question of opera’s white domination, and believes that she can use her fame and talent as an opportunity to break prejudice.(她继续解决歌剧白人统治的问题，并相信她可以利用她的名声和才华作为打破偏见的机会)”可知，Yende很有天赋且全身心投入歌剧事业。故选C。 C Whether humanity expresses itself in paintings, books, movies, songs or any other creative media, art always finds its way back to the person who made it and their life stories. It is hard to define what “good” art is, but to me, it means anything that somebody created with the intention of representing something that matters to them. The one thing that I will never call “art”, however, is anything that was made with artificial intelligence. Take painting for example. Most of the well-known painters of the past 200 years drew on the lives they lived to make their art. Claude Monet, for example, was inspired by the water garden that he would see daily at his estate (房产) in Normandy, France. This series included some of his most famous works made in the impressionism style, which focuses on creating the illusion (幻觉) of movement to represent humanity. The point is that painters drew on the places they lived in and their views of life to create art. They used their understanding of style, color and movement to create lovely images and represent what mattered to them. That is something that AI is unable to do. The AI program can only generate an image based on a collection of images from the websites. It cannot draw on its own experience at all. Another common use of AI programs is to have them generate the written word. For me, there is no heart or soul in what the AI produces. The product requires no thought or effort, both of which are key parts of meaningful written work. Author Nora Roberts, who has had 68 of her romance novels appear on The New York Times bestseller list, once said that you have to love the written word to be capable of good writing. AI cannot feel emotions and love what it writes. Therefore, how could it ever create good writing? The beautiful thing about life is that we all go through it differently, and art has the ability to bring us together with our unique experiences. Neither can AI replicate (复制) that, nor should we make it try. 8. What is considered essential for creating meaningful art? A. Artistic skills. B. Unique styles of art. C. Personal experiences. D. Advanced technologies. 9. Why does the author mention Monet’s artworks? A. To highlight Monet’s talent for art. B. To give an example of genuine art. C. To trace the beginnings of impressionism. D. To describe famous painting techniques. 10. What is lacking in AI-produced writing? A. Accuracy and detail. B. Depth and persuasion. C. Structure and balance. D. Emotion and passion. 11. What does the author wish to achieve in the text? A. To criticize writers’ dependence on AI. B. To show AI’s value in creative work. C. To discourage the use of AI in art. D. To reveal AI’s importance to artists. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要论述真正的艺术源于创作者的个人经历，同时反对将人工智能生成的内容归为艺术。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“but to me, it means anything that somebody created with the intention of representing something that matters to them (但对我来说，好的艺术是创作者为了表达对自己重要的事物而创作的作品)”以及第三段中的“Most of the well-known painters of the past 200 years drew on the lives they lived to make their art (过去200年里，大多数著名画家都是从自己的生活中汲取灵感进行创作)”可知，创作有意义的艺术的关键要素是个人经历。故选C项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段的内容，作者先提出过去的著名画家从自身生活中汲取灵感创作艺术，随后以莫奈为例，说明莫奈的作品灵感来源于他在法国诺曼底庄园里每日所见的水景园。结合第四段首句“The point is that painters drew on the places they lived in and their views of life to create art (关键在于，画家们从自己生活的环境和对生活的见解中汲取灵感进行创作)”可知，作者提及莫奈的作品是为了举例说明什么是真正的艺术。故选B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“For me, there is no heart or soul in what the AI produces (在我看来，人工智能生成的文字缺乏灵魂与内核)”以及“AI cannot feel emotions and love what it writes (人工智能无法感受情感，也不会热爱自己写下的内容)”可知，人工智能生成的文字缺少的是情感与热忱。故选D项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，作者开篇点明真正的艺术与创作者的个人经历相关，接着明确表示不会将人工智能生成的内容称为“艺术”，随后从绘画和文字创作两个方面对比人类创作与人工智能生成内容的本质区别，最后强调人工智能无法复制人类独特的生命体验，不应让其尝试创作艺术。由此可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是反对在艺术创作中使用人工智能。故选C项。 D It is generally believed that coffee relates to increased watchfulness and faster heart rates, so people with atrial fibrillation (AF) — the most common irregular (不规则的) heartbeat condition — are often told to avoid it. However, a new study suggests that advice may need a rethink. Researchers followed 200 people in the US, Canada, and Australia who were about to go through an operation for AF. All were present or former coffee drinkers. Half agreed to avoid coffee for six months; the other half agreed to drink at least one cup per day. Across the six months, the researchers tracked AF recurrences (复发) lasting over 30 seconds. In the coffee-drinker group, 47 percent had suffered from AF, compared with 64 percent of those who didn’t. “The results astounded us,” says Christopher Wong, a professor from the University of Adelaide in Australia. “Unlike traditional wisdom, we found the coffee drinkers experienced an obvious reduction in AF compared to those who avoided coffee and caffeine (咖啡因).” Lots of explanations for the finding are possible. We know coffee can improve exercise performance, which could protect against AF. It also contains something acting to help reduce high blood pressure, a risk factor for AF. While it doesn’t show the direct cause and effect, the study adds some valuable evidence to the connection between coffee and heart conditions. “It makes sense for health care professionals to let their AF patients consider experimenting with caffeinated drinks that they may enjoy, such as caffeinated tea and coffee,” says Marcus, a medical researcher from the University of California, San Francisco. This is the first attempt to look at the connection between caffeinated drinks and the happening of AF. The researchers now want to look at the effects on those who weren’t coffee drinkers to begin with, and how other caffeine drinks might have an influence. 12. How did the researchers make the finding? A. By explaining reasons. B. By undertaking comparisons. C. By making interviews. D. By reviewing former studies. 13. What does the underlined word “astounded” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A. Shocked. B. Troubled. C. Discouraged. D. Uplifted. 14. What does Marcus think of recommending caffeinated drinks to AF patients? A. Impractical. B. Uncertain. C. Influential. D. Reasonable. 15. What may the researchers do in the future? A. Change measuring tools. B. Apply the latest findings. C. Broaden research subjects. D. Collect indirect evidences. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新研究发现饮用咖啡或能降低房颤复发率，颠覆了房颤患者需避免咖啡的传统认知，并阐述研究过程、结果及后续研究方向。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Half agreed to avoid coffee for six months; the other half agreed to drink at least one cup per day. Across the six months, the researchers tracked AF recurrences (复发) lasting over 30 seconds. In the coffee-drinker group, 47 percent had suffered from AF, compared with 64 percent of those who didn’t. (一半人同意六个月内不喝咖啡；另一半人同意每天至少喝一杯。在这六个月里，研究人员追踪了持续30秒以上的房颤复发情况。喝咖啡的组别中，47%的人出现了房颤，而不喝咖啡的组别这一比例为64%)”可知，研究人员将研究对象分为两组做对比实验，通过对比两组的房颤复发数据得出研究发现。故选B项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中的“It is generally believed that coffee relates to increased watchfulness and faster heart rates, so people with atrial fibrillation (AF) — the most common irregular (不规则的) heartbeat condition — are often told to avoid it. (人们普遍认为，咖啡会让人变得更警觉，同时加快心率，因此房颤患者——这是最常见的心律不齐病症——通常会被建议避免饮用咖啡)”以及第三段中的“Unlike traditional wisdom, we found the coffee drinkers experienced an obvious reduction in AF compared to those who avoided coffee and caffeine.(与传统认知不同，我们发现喝咖啡的人相比那些不喝咖啡和咖啡因的人，房颤发生率明显降低)”可知，研究结果与传统认知相悖，超出研究人员的预期。由此推知，“astounded”意为“震惊的”，与shocked意义相近。故选A项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的““It makes sense for health care professionals to let their AF patients consider experimenting with caffeinated drinks that they may enjoy, such as caffeinated tea and coffee,” says Marcus, a medical researcher from the University of California, San Francisco. (医疗从业者让他们的房颤患者考虑尝试自己喜欢的含咖啡因饮品，比如含咖啡因的茶和咖啡，这是合理的)”可推知，Marcus认为向房颤患者推荐含咖啡因饮品是合理的。故选D项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“The researchers now want to look at the effects on those who weren’t coffee drinkers to begin with, and how other caffeine drinks might have an influence.(研究人员现在想要研究该饮品对原本就不喝咖啡的人的影响，以及其他含咖啡因饮品可能产生的作用)”可知，研究人员未来会拓宽研究对象，将原本不喝咖啡的人纳入研究，同时研究其他含咖啡因饮品的影响。故选C项。 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. ____16____, but studies have shown that they can promote people’s wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What’s more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive. What are indoor plants? Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. ____17____. Why are indoor plants good for you? Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “____18____. I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. ____19____. Which plants can you grow? Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature — which is part of the joy of owning plants. “____20____,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.” A. All plants are different B. Not only do they look beautiful C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer E. Plants like peace lilies and devil’s ivy are among the best F. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. C 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了什么是室内植物、室内植物带来的好处及你能种植哪些室内植物。 【16题详解】 根据下文“but studies have shown that they can promote people’s wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory.(而且研究表明，它们可以通过改善情绪、减轻压力和帮助增强记忆力来促进人们的健康)”可知，此处与下文是递进关系，构成not only…but“不仅……而且……”结构。由此可知，B. Not only do they look beautiful(它们不仅看起来很漂亮)能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选B。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Many of these species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter.(这些品种中的许多都不适合在英国户外生长，尤其是在冬天)”可知，有些植物不适合在户外寒冷的环境中生长，即适合在温暖的地方生长。由此可知，D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer(相反，它们在温暖的室内生长得更好)能够承接上文，符合语境。故选D。 【18题详解】 根据下文“I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.(我发现在冬天的几个月里，房子周围的植物真的能提升你的情绪)”可知，室内植物对人有好处。由此可知，C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors(在室内种植植物有很多好处)能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据上文“There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking.(也有研究表明，盆栽植物可以通过去除二氧化碳等有害气体来净化周围的空气。它们还能去除油漆或烹饪中的一些有害化学物质)”可知，盆栽植物能够清除有害物质。由此可知，E. Plants like peace lilies and devil’s tongue are among the best(像和平百合和魔芋之类的植物是最好的)能够承接上文，列举了在这方面做的最好的植物，符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature-which is part of the joy of owning plants.(年轻的植物通常比成熟的植物便宜，而且你可以在它们成熟时照顾它们——这是拥有植物的乐趣之一)”可知，不同的植物需求是不同的。由此可知，G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding(了解每种植物的需求是非常有益的)能够承接上文，同时引起下文，下文“It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.”(它可以为人们的生活带来新的兴趣和焦点，并有助于建立家庭与自然之间的联系。)”具体介绍了了解每种植物的需求的好处。故选G。 【点睛】 第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Sana dreamed of becoming a famous architect ever since seeing the Eiffel Tower in a school textbook. Yet her journey wasn’t as ____21____ as she’d expected. Her first major difficulty came when applying for an internship (实习岗) at an architecture ____22____. She had spent weeks ____23____ her projects, confident that her work would impress them. However, she had a deadly breakdown by the ____24____: “You’re not experienced enough.” For a moment, she considered giving up. But the words her mother said kept ringing in her ears: “Success doesn’t come ____25____. It favors those who refuse to quit.” Inspired, she worked hard to perfect her designs. She worked with local builders to ____26____ hands-on experience. A small community center design that she created was even ____27____ by a local famous magazine. Slowly, her reputation (名望) ____28____. Months later, the same company called, offering a role in ____29____ a new city museum — a dream chance. She ____30____, and she decided to achieve her dreams through her efforts. Then she worked hard to deal with the ____31____ project by learning from experienced architects and saw her ideas take shape at last. On opening day, visitors admired the museum, unaware of the countless hours, ____32____ nights, and struggles behind it. Sana smiled, full of ____33____. Her name soon appeared in architecture magazines more often. She ____34____ she had truly followed her dream and worked tirelessly for it. Throughout the journey, she refused to let difficulties ____35____ her. 21. A. easy B. tough C. worthwhile D. amazing 22. A. store B. community C. company D. apartment 23. A. preparing for B. looking for C. filling in D. taking down 24. A. invitation B. refusal C. surprise D. impression 25. A. slowly B. overnight C. actually D. secretly 26. A. lose B. gain C. require D. identify 27. A. removed B. warned C. refused D. recognized 28. A. grew B. fell C. ruined D. recovered 29. A. investigating B. preserving C. designing D. processing 30. A. listened B. wondered C. failed D. accepted 31. A. annoying B. challenging C. boring D. confusing 32. A. peaceful B. magical C. sleepless D. fearless 33. A. pride B. curiosity C. anger D. appreciation 34. A. agreed B. announced C. remembered D. realized 35. A. help B. support C. beat D. inspire 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章讲述Sana立志成为建筑师，求职受挫后不放弃，努力积累经验，最终参与设计博物馆并成功，实现了自己的梦想。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而她的旅程并没有像她预期的那样容易。A. easy容易的；B. tough艰难的；C. worthwhile值得的；D. amazing惊人的。根据后文“Her first major difficulty came”可知，她遭遇了重大困难，因此旅程并不容易。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的第一个主要困难出现在申请一家建筑公司的实习岗位时。A. store商店；B. community社区；C. company公司；D. apartment公寓。根据后文“Months later, the same company called”可知，这里指向一家公司申请实习岗位，company为原词复现，符合语境。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她花了几周时间精心准备自己的项目，坚信自己的成果会打动他们。A. preparing for准备；B. looking for寻找；C. filling in填写；D. taking down记下。根据后文“confident that her work would impress them”可知，这里指她为申请认真做了准备，preparing for符合语境。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，她被一句拒绝的话彻底击垮了：“你经验不足。”A. invitation邀请；B. refusal拒绝；C. surprise惊喜；D. impression印象。根据后文引文“You’re not experienced enough”可知，她被该公司拒绝了，refusal符合语境。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：成功不会一夜之间到来。A. slowly缓慢地；B. overnight一夜之间；C. actually实际上；D. secretly秘密地。根据后文“It favors those who refuse to quit”可知，这里指成功需要坚持，不会一夜之间到来。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她与当地建筑工人合作以获得实践经验。A. lose失去；B. gain获得；C. require要求；D. identify识别。根据前文“worked with local builders”以及语境可知，这里指她与当地建筑工人合作来获取经验。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她设计的一座小型社区中心甚至被当地一家知名杂志认可。A. removed移除；B. warned警告；C. refused拒绝；D. recognized认可，赏识。根据后文“Slowly, her reputation (名望) 　　　　 .”可知，这里指她的作品得到了认可，recognized符合语境。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：慢慢地，她的名望提升了。A. grew增长；B. fell下降；C. ruined毁坏；D. recovered恢复。根据前文“even 　　　　 by a local famous magazine”描述作品被杂志认可可知，这里指她的名声逐渐提高。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几个月后，同一家公司打来电话，为她提供了一个参与设计一座新城市博物馆的职位 —— 这是一个梦寐以求的机会。A. investigating调查；B. preserving保护；C. designing设计；D. processing处理。根据前文“Sana dreamed of becoming a famous architect”描述她梦想成为建筑师可知，这里指邀请她参与设计一座博物馆。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她接受了这个机会，并决定通过努力实现梦想。A. listened听；B. wondered想知道；C. failed失败；D. accepted接受。根据后文“she worked hard to deal with the project”可知，这里指她接受了这份工作。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随后，她努力向经验丰富的建筑师学习，全力攻克这个具有挑战性的项目，最终让自己的构想变成了现实。A. annoying烦人的；B. challenging有挑战性的；C. boring无聊的；D. confusing令人困惑的。根据后 “by learning from experienced architects”以及语境可知，这里指项目难度很大，需向经验丰富的建筑师学习。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在开放日那天，游客们赞叹博物馆，却不知道背后无数的时间、不眠之夜和艰辛。A. peaceful平静的；B. magical神奇的；C. sleepless无眠的；D. fearless无畏的。根据前文“Then she worked hard to deal with”描述她为项目付出巨大努力可知，这里指她为这项目付出了无数不眠之夜。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Sana笑了，内心充满自豪。A. pride自豪；B. curiosity好奇；C. anger愤怒；D. appreciation感激。根据前文“visitors admired the museum”描述游客们欣赏她设计的博物馆可知，这里指Sana对自己的杰作感到自豪。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她意识到自己真正追寻了梦想并不懈为之奋斗。A. agreed同意；B. announced宣布；C. remembered记得；D. realized意识到。根据后文“she had truly followed her dream and worked tirelessly for it”可知，这是她成功后的内心感悟，realized符合语境。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在整个过程中，她从不让困难打败自己。A. help帮助；B. support支持；C. beat打败；D. inspire激励。根据前文她多次受挫却从未放弃以及“she refused to let difficulties”可知，这里指Sana从不让困难打败自己，beat符合语境。故选C项。 第二节 语法填空（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个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As we walk along “the path of life”, we are meant to come across some true friends, who encourage us and help us get through the hard time. To me Tim is the one who brings out the ____36____ (good) in me. He will always bring back the friendship between us. It was my first day at high school. I ____37____ (walk) alone on the playground when a basketball rolled to my feet. A boy with a smile on his face came running to me, picked up the ball ____38____ asked if I could play basketball with him. I hesitated for a moment, then I said no and told him why. To my surprise he didn’t walk away. Instead, he encouraged me ____39____ (have) a try and I did. Over the next few weeks, we made it to the playground every day and ____40____ (stick) to practising together. He also helped me do my math ____41____ I struggled with and even taught me how to live ____42____ (independent) in a new school. Over time, the school life seemed no longer challenging and ____43____ (we) friendship grew rapidly as well. I’ll never forget Tim. He really made a big ____44____ (different ) to my life. I would not be the person that I am today _____45_____ him. 【答案】36. best 37. was walking 38. and 39. to have 40. stuck 41. that##which 42. independently 43. our 44. difference 45. without 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和蒂姆之间的友谊。当我们走在“人生之路”上时，我们注定会遇到一些真正的朋友，他们鼓励我们，帮助我们度过难关。对作者来说，是蒂姆激发了作者最好的一面。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：对我来说，是蒂姆激发了我最好的一面。结合语意以及空前的the可知，此处用最高级，表示“最好的一面”。故填best。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：我一个人在操场上走着，突然一个篮球滚到了我脚边。根据句中rolled可知，句子描述过去的情况，且句子使用be doing sth. when...，表示“正在做某事，这时……”，所以空处应用过去进行时，主语是I，be动词使用was。故填was walking。 【38题详解】 考查并列连词。句意：一个男孩面带微笑向我跑过来，捡起球，问我是否可以和他一起打篮球。句中came，picked和asked是并列的谓语动词，用并列连词and连接。故填and。 【39题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：相反，他鼓励我试一试，我也试了。固定搭配：encourage sb. to do sth.意为“鼓励某人做某事”，其中动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to have。 【40题详解】 考查时态。句意：在接下来的几个星期里，我们每天都去操场，坚持一起练习。空处与and前面的made并列，作谓语动词，句子使用一般过去时，动词应用过去式形式。故填stuck。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他还帮我做了我很难做的数学，甚至教我如何在新学校独立生活。空处引导限制性定语从句，math作先行词，指物，关系词在定语从句中作宾语，定语从句由关系代词that/which引导。故填that/which。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：他还帮我做了我很难做的数学，甚至教我如何在新学校独立生活。空处应用副词修饰动词live，作状语。故填independently。 【43题详解】 考查代词。句意：随着时间的推移，学校生活似乎不再具有挑战性，我们的友谊也迅速发展起来。句中friendship是名词，由形容词性物主代词修饰。故填our。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：他真地对我的生活产生了很大的影响。固定搭配：make a difference to意为“对……有影响，对……有重要意义”。故填difference。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：如果没有他，就不会有今天的我。结合语意可知，句子表示如果没有他的话，空处应用介词without，表示“没有”，符合题意。故填without。 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校计划举办一次英语周活动，外教Mr. Smith提出了两个方案：“English Song Competition”和“English Word Spelling Contest”，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.你的选择；2.说明理由。 注意：1.写作词数80字左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mr. Smith, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Possible version 1: Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you for proposing the two wonderful ideas for English Week. I would recommend the English Song Competition for the following reasons. First, singing English songs is a fun way to improve pronunciation and vocabulary naturally. Many students enjoy music, so participation would be high. Second, this activity allows creative performances solo, duets, or even group acts, making it more engaging than a traditional contest. Lastly, we can invite judges to give feedback on both language skills and stage presence, adding educational value. I’m sure this event will be both fun and educational for everyone. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 2: Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you for your thoughtful proposals for the English Week. I would like to express my preference for the English Word Spelling Contest. I believe this contest would be highly beneficial. It would strongly motivate students to expand their vocabulary and pay closer attention to spelling accuracy, which is a fundamental skill for English learning. Unlike a song competition, a spelling contest is more inclusive and accessible to a wider range of students, including those who might be shy about performing. It would create an atmosphere of focused and academic engagement. We would greatly appreciate your guidance in organizing it. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给外教Mr. Smith写一封邮件，选择一个方案并说明理由。 【详解】以第一篇为例 1.词汇积累 提出：propose→put forward 方法：way→approach 提高：improve→enhance 有吸引力的：engaging→appealing 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First, singing English songs is a fun way to improve pronunciation and vocabulary naturally. 拓展句：First, singing English songs is a fun way that can improve pronunciation and vocabulary naturally. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Second, this activity allows creative performances solo, duets, or even group acts, making it more engaging than a traditional contest.（运用了现在分词作状语） [高分句型2] I’m sure this event will be both fun and educational for everyone.（运用了省略了连接词that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。 Lily was a bright and energetic girl with a heart full of dreams. She lived in a small and comfort town where everyone knew each other. One sunny morning, Lily’s teacher announced a school talent show. The news excited Lily immediately, as she had always loved singing and dreamed of performing on stage. Without hesitation, Lily signed up for the show. She chose her favourite song and started practising right away. Every day after school, she would go to the park and sing her heart out, imagining the big stage and the cheering audience. However, as the days passed, Lily faced a big problem. She found it difficult to reach some of the high notes in the song. No matter how hard she tried, her voice just wouldn’t cooperate. Lily started to feel discouraged. She thought about giving up and withdrawing from the talent show. But deep inside, she knew that giving up was not an option. She remembered the words her father always told her, “When life gives you challenges, face them with courage and never give up.” Determined to overcome the obstacle, Lily decided to ask for help. She went to her music teacher, Mrs. Brown, and explained her problem. Mrs. Brown was very kind and patient. She listened to Lily sing and then gave her some useful tips on how to control her voice and reach the high notes. She also encouraged Lily to practise regularly and believe in herself. With Mrs. Brown’s guidance, Lily practised even harder. She spent hours every day working on those difficult notes. Sometimes she felt tired and depressed, but she always reminded herself of her dream. Finally, the day of the talent show arrived. Lily was nervous but excited. As she stepped onto the stage and saw the audience looking at her expectantly, her heart raced. But as soon as the music started, she took a deep breath and began to sing. 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。 Lily poured her heart and soul into the song. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the show, Lily’s friends and teachers crowded around her. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Lily poured her heart and soul into the song. Standing on the stage, her eyes closed, she swung gently with the music. Her voice resounded powerfully and obviously, hitting every note perfectly, especially those high notes that once troubled her. Veins slightly bulged on her neck as she reached for the climax part, and her hands took fast hold on the microphone. The audience sat out of their mind, their eyes fixed on her. When she finished, the whole auditorium erupted into thunderous applause. Lily’s face lit up, and she felt a sense of pride and achievement wash over her, a huge smile spreading across her cheeks. After the show, Lily’s friends and teachers crowded around her. Her friends, eyes wide with admiration, said, “Lily, that was incredible! Every move was so accurate and full of emotion.” Teachers nodded in agreement, adding, “Your devotion really shone through. The countless hours of practice were evident.” Lily stood there, a shy smile on her face. Glancing around at their supportive faces, she truly understood that through her own hard work, never-giving-up spirit and the encouragement she’d received, she was capable of reaching any goal. This performance wasn’t just an event; it was a life-changing lesson she’d treasure forever. 【解析】 【导语】本文以Lily的唱歌表演为线索展开，讲述了Lily是个爱唱歌的小镇女孩。学校才艺表演的消息让她兴奋不已，她立即报名参加。但练习时她发现无法唱好高音部分，一度想放弃。在父亲“永不放弃”的鼓励下，她向音乐老师求助。经过刻苦训练，表演当天她完美演绎了整首歌，特别是那些曾困扰她的高音，赢得全场喝彩。这次经历让她明白：坚持和努力能让梦想成真。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Lily全身心地投入到这首歌中。”可知，第一段可描写Lily的表演很成功，她顺利完成高音部分的演唱，观众们纷纷鼓掌喝彩。 ②由第二段首句内容“演出结束后，Lily的朋友和老师围在她周围。”可知，第二段可描写朋友表达对Lily的赞美，老师也肯定Lily的努力和成果，Lily明白了达成目标靠的是永不放弃的精神、自己的努力还有他人的支持。 2. 续写线索：Lily投入地演唱——Lily出色的表演——观众的反应——演出结束——朋友和老师的赞美与肯定——Lily的感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①结束：finish/end ②收到：receive/get/obtain ③珍视：treasure/cherish 情绪类 ①钦佩：admiration/esteem ②害羞的：shy/bashful 【点睛】[高分句型1] Her voice resounded powerfully and obviously, hitting every note perfectly, especially those high notes that once troubled her. (现在分词短语作状语、that引导限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Glancing around at their supportive faces, she truly understood that through her own hard work, never-giving-up spirit and the encouragement she’d received, she was capable of reaching any goal. (现在分词短语作状语、that引导宾语从句和省略关系代词that/which的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 平凉一中2028届第二学期阶段性考试试题（卷） 高一英语 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Rewrite the book. B. Get his eyes tested. C. Stop writing for a while. 2. What’s wrong with the tourist? A. He got lost. B. He was misunderstood. C. He couldn’t speak English. 3. Why will the woman choose the white car? A. It’s cheap. B. It’s comfortable. C. It’s eco — friendly. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their future house. B. Their new garden. C. Their ideal jobs. 5. What is the woman’s opinion about animals at the zoo? A. They are well — trained. B. They should get free. C. They need bigger zoos. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Which subject does Mrs. Brown teach? A. English. B. History. C. Science. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Brother and sister. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. How does the man want to travel? A. By air. B. By ship. C. By train. 9. When does the man decide to go to New York? A. In March. B. In April. C. In May. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How did the man feel about the art show last night? A. Surprising. B. Boring. C. Tiring. 11. What was the art show about? A. Digital concerts. B. Robots in the future. C. Tech in art. 12. Why does the man like the digital painting? A. It covered the whole floor. B. It changed when touched. C. It was a famous work. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At the man’s house. B. On a mountain. C. In a photo shop. 14. How old is the man? A. 15. B. 23. C. 28. 15. What does the man like most about mountain climbing? A. Getting fresh air. B. Enjoying natural scenes. C. Reaching the top. 16. What will the man do next? A. Go climbing. B. Recall his father. C. Tell a story. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What are the listeners asked to do first? A. Get seated quickly. B. Wear red jackets. C. Turn on their phones. 18. What is allowed to do in the theater? A. Taking pictures. B. Bringing outside food. C. Shopping in the café. 19. How long is the mid — break? A. Five minutes. B. Ten minutes. C. Fifteen minutes. 20. How will the audience know that the break is over? A. By listening to the bell. B. By looking at the watch. C. By getting a message. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius. We have over 5,000 members of all ages and from diverse walks of life. Although most live in the United States or Canada, we also have members in more than a dozen other countries. JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s writing in new generations of readers. Students worldwide are invited to compete for scholarship awards. 2023 Contest Topic: Marriages and Proposals(求婚) The 2023 Essay Contest topic is inspired by the theme of our upcoming Annual General Meeting: Pride and Prejudice. Submissions The deadline for submissions is Thursday, June 1, 2023. We will begin accepting submissions in February 2023. Essay Contest Awards First Place: $1, 000 scholarship, plus free registration and two nights’ lodging (住宿) for JASNA’s 2023 Annual General Meeting in Denver. Second Place: $500 scholarship. Third Place: $250 scholarship. Winners will also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels. Essay Format Entries that do not follow the following requirements or arrive after the deadline will be disqualified. ·The essay must be written in English. ·The title of the essay should appear at the top of page one; further pages should be numbered on the top right; the student’s name must not appear on the essay. ·The essay must be 6-8 pages in length. 1. Which of the following is NOT correct about JASNA? A. It is intended to encourage readers’ appreciation and understanding of Jane Austen’s works. B. Its members of staff work on a voluntary basis with a shared mission. C. It appeals to readers of different ages and from all walks of life. D. Readers with JASNA membership all hold American or Canadian nationality. 2. What will each of the winners be awarded? A. $500 scholarship plus free meals. B. A set of Jane Austen’s novels. C. Free accommodation for two nights in Denver. D. Opportunities to take part in a meeting. 3. Which of the following will result in disqualification? A. Essays without the student’s name. B. Essays written in two languages. C. Essays submitted on May 31st, 2023. D. Essays covering 7 pages. B The story of how Pretty Yende, a black opera singer, reached the peak of her career is an inspirational one. Born in a tiny rural town, South Africa, she had a traditional upbringing. Her most direct link to music was church hymns (圣歌). Yende says that as a shy child, she never considered a career in music. When her grandmother first invited her to sing in church, she knew how uncomfortable it would be to stand in front of people, but she didn’t want to disappoint her. She overcame her shyness, and it became her first experience of performing in front of massive audiences. Then one day she saw opera for the first time on TV at the age of 16. “Hearing this music and the power of it sounded like something supernatural.” she recalled. “I remember recording it and imitating it,” she said. “I would play the recording the whole day. My gosh, my family were in trouble, because I wouldn’t stop practicing and shouting. ” She started to gain popularity in South Africa while still a student at the University of Cape Town, and in 2011, Yende began entering opera competitions. “The very first opera competition that I did was in Vienna, Austria, where I won everything possible,” she remembered. Her career took off internationally in 2013 with public performances across the world. It has not been all without trouble. She continues to address the question of opera’s white domination, and believes that she can use her fame and talent as an opportunity to break prejudice. “The biggest challenge has always been being the different one in the room,” She remembered. “Sometimes I would enter the rehearsal (排练) room, and what I could see in the room looks like, ‘Why are you here?’ And I would just smile. But once I start making music, all of us in that room agreed that I’m not there by mistake.” 4. What can be learnt from Yende’s church performing experience? A. She loved performing on her first try. B. She always wanted to please her family. C. It was her dream to pursue a singing career. D. She was initially not keen on public singing. 5. What inspired Yende’s passion for singing? A. Her grandma’s encouragement. B. An exposure to opera on TV. C. Her success in opera competitions. D. An experience of singing hymns. 6. How did Yende respond to others’ prejudice in her career? A. She felt helpless. B. She behaved confidently. C. She laughed about it. D. She demanded a thorough change. 7. Which of the following best describes Yende according to the text? A. Capable and cooperative. B. Humble and sensitive. C. Talented and devoted. D. Knowledgeable and ambitious. C Whether humanity expresses itself in paintings, books, movies, songs or any other creative media, art always finds its way back to the person who made it and their life stories. It is hard to define what “good” art is, but to me, it means anything that somebody created with the intention of representing something that matters to them. The one thing that I will never call “art”, however, is anything that was made with artificial intelligence. Take painting for example. Most of the well-known painters of the past 200 years drew on the lives they lived to make their art. Claude Monet, for example, was inspired by the water garden that he would see daily at his estate (房产) in Normandy, France. This series included some of his most famous works made in the impressionism style, which focuses on creating the illusion (幻觉) of movement to represent humanity. The point is that painters drew on the places they lived in and their views of life to create art. They used their understanding of style, color and movement to create lovely images and represent what mattered to them. That is something that AI is unable to do. The AI program can only generate an image based on a collection of images from the websites. It cannot draw on its own experience at all. Another common use of AI programs is to have them generate the written word. For me, there is no heart or soul in what the AI produces. The product requires no thought or effort, both of which are key parts of meaningful written work. Author Nora Roberts, who has had 68 of her romance novels appear on The New York Times bestseller list, once said that you have to love the written word to be capable of good writing. AI cannot feel emotions and love what it writes. Therefore, how could it ever create good writing? The beautiful thing about life is that we all go through it differently, and art has the ability to bring us together with our unique experiences. Neither can AI replicate (复制) that, nor should we make it try. 8. What is considered essential for creating meaningful art? A. Artistic skills. B. Unique styles of art. C. Personal experiences. D. Advanced technologies. 9. Why does the author mention Monet’s artworks? A. To highlight Monet’s talent for art. B. To give an example of genuine art. C. To trace the beginnings of impressionism. D. To describe famous painting techniques. 10. What is lacking in AI-produced writing? A. Accuracy and detail. B. Depth and persuasion. C. Structure and balance. D. Emotion and passion. 11. What does the author wish to achieve in the text? A. To criticize writers’ dependence on AI. B. To show AI’s value in creative work. C. To discourage the use of AI in art. D. To reveal AI’s importance to artists. D It is generally believed that coffee relates to increased watchfulness and faster heart rates, so people with atrial fibrillation (AF) — the most common irregular (不规则的) heartbeat condition — are often told to avoid it. However, a new study suggests that advice may need a rethink. Researchers followed 200 people in the US, Canada, and Australia who were about to go through an operation for AF. All were present or former coffee drinkers. Half agreed to avoid coffee for six months; the other half agreed to drink at least one cup per day. Across the six months, the researchers tracked AF recurrences (复发) lasting over 30 seconds. In the coffee-drinker group, 47 percent had suffered from AF, compared with 64 percent of those who didn’t. “The results astounded us,” says Christopher Wong, a professor from the University of Adelaide in Australia. “Unlike traditional wisdom, we found the coffee drinkers experienced an obvious reduction in AF compared to those who avoided coffee and caffeine (咖啡因).” Lots of explanations for the finding are possible. We know coffee can improve exercise performance, which could protect against AF. It also contains something acting to help reduce high blood pressure, a risk factor for AF. While it doesn’t show the direct cause and effect, the study adds some valuable evidence to the connection between coffee and heart conditions. “It makes sense for health care professionals to let their AF patients consider experimenting with caffeinated drinks that they may enjoy, such as caffeinated tea and coffee,” says Marcus, a medical researcher from the University of California, San Francisco. This is the first attempt to look at the connection between caffeinated drinks and the happening of AF. The researchers now want to look at the effects on those who weren’t coffee drinkers to begin with, and how other caffeine drinks might have an influence. 12. How did the researchers make the finding? A. By explaining reasons. B. By undertaking comparisons. C. By making interviews. D. By reviewing former studies. 13. What does the underlined word “astounded” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A. Shocked. B. Troubled. C. Discouraged. D. Uplifted. 14. What does Marcus think of recommending caffeinated drinks to AF patients? A. Impractical. B. Uncertain. C. Influential. D. Reasonable. 15. What may the researchers do in the future? A. Change measuring tools. B. Apply the latest findings. C. Broaden research subjects. D. Collect indirect evidences. 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. ____16____, but studies have shown that they can promote people’s wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What’s more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive. What are indoor plants? Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. ____17____. Why are indoor plants good for you? Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “____18____. I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. ____19____. Which plants can you grow? Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature — which is part of the joy of owning plants. “____20____,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.” A. All plants are different B. Not only do they look beautiful C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer E. Plants like peace lilies and devil’s ivy are among the best F. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding 第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Sana dreamed of becoming a famous architect ever since seeing the Eiffel Tower in a school textbook. Yet her journey wasn’t as ____21____ as she’d expected. Her first major difficulty came when applying for an internship (实习岗) at an architecture ____22____. She had spent weeks ____23____ her projects, confident that her work would impress them. However, she had a deadly breakdown by the ____24____: “You’re not experienced enough.” For a moment, she considered giving up. But the words her mother said kept ringing in her ears: “Success doesn’t come ____25____. It favors those who refuse to quit.” Inspired, she worked hard to perfect her designs. She worked with local builders to ____26____ hands-on experience. A small community center design that she created was even ____27____ by a local famous magazine. Slowly, her reputation (名望) ____28____. Months later, the same company called, offering a role in ____29____ a new city museum — a dream chance. She ____30____, and she decided to achieve her dreams through her efforts. Then she worked hard to deal with the ____31____ project by learning from experienced architects and saw her ideas take shape at last. On opening day, visitors admired the museum, unaware of the countless hours, ____32____ nights, and struggles behind it. Sana smiled, full of ____33____. Her name soon appeared in architecture magazines more often. She ____34____ she had truly followed her dream and worked tirelessly for it. Throughout the journey, she refused to let difficulties ____35____ her. 21. A. easy B. tough C. worthwhile D. amazing 22. A. store B. community C. company D. apartment 23. A. preparing for B. looking for C. filling in D. taking down 24. A. invitation B. refusal C. surprise D. impression 25. A. slowly B. overnight C. actually D. secretly 26. A. lose B. gain C. require D. identify 27. A. removed B. warned C. refused D. recognized 28. A. grew B. fell C. ruined D. recovered 29. A. investigating B. preserving C. designing D. processing 30. A. listened B. wondered C. failed D. accepted 31. A. annoying B. challenging C. boring D. confusing 32. A. peaceful B. magical C. sleepless D. fearless 33. A. pride B. curiosity C. anger D. appreciation 34. A. agreed B. announced C. remembered D. realized 35. A. help B. support C. beat D. inspire 第二节 语法填空（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个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As we walk along “the path of life”, we are meant to come across some true friends, who encourage us and help us get through the hard time. To me Tim is the one who brings out the ____36____ (good) in me. He will always bring back the friendship between us. It was my first day at high school. I ____37____ (walk) alone on the playground when a basketball rolled to my feet. A boy with a smile on his face came running to me, picked up the ball ____38____ asked if I could play basketball with him. I hesitated for a moment, then I said no and told him why. To my surprise he didn’t walk away. Instead, he encouraged me ____39____ (have) a try and I did. Over the next few weeks, we made it to the playground every day and ____40____ (stick) to practising together. He also helped me do my math ____41____ I struggled with and even taught me how to live ____42____ (independent) in a new school. Over time, the school life seemed no longer challenging and ____43____ (we) friendship grew rapidly as well. I’ll never forget Tim. He really made a big ____44____ (different ) to my life. I would not be the person that I am today _____45_____ him. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校计划举办一次英语周活动，外教Mr. Smith提出了两个方案：“English Song Competition”和“English Word Spelling Contest”，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.你的选择；2.说明理由。 注意：1.写作词数80字左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mr. Smith, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 Lily was a bright and energetic girl with a heart full of dreams. She lived in a small and comfort town where everyone knew each other. One sunny morning, Lily’s teacher announced a school talent show. The news excited Lily immediately, as she had always loved singing and dreamed of performing on stage. Without hesitation, Lily signed up for the show. She chose her favourite song and started practising right away. Every day after school, she would go to the park and sing her heart out, imagining the big stage and the cheering audience. However, as the days passed, Lily faced a big problem. She found it difficult to reach some of the high notes in the song. No matter how hard she tried, her voice just wouldn’t cooperate. Lily started to feel discouraged. She thought about giving up and withdrawing from the talent show. But deep inside, she knew that giving up was not an option. She remembered the words her father always told her, “When life gives you challenges, face them with courage and never give up.” Determined to overcome the obstacle, Lily decided to ask for help. She went to her music teacher, Mrs. Brown, and explained her problem. Mrs. Brown was very kind and patient. She listened to Lily sing and then gave her some useful tips on how to control her voice and reach the high notes. She also encouraged Lily to practise regularly and believe in herself. With Mrs. Brown’s guidance, Lily practised even harder. She spent hours every day working on those difficult notes. Sometimes she felt tired and depressed, but she always reminded herself of her dream. Finally, the day of the talent show arrived. Lily was nervous but excited. As she stepped onto the stage and saw the audience looking at her expectantly, her heart raced. But as soon as the music started, she took a deep breath and began to sing. 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。 Lily poured her heart and soul into the song. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the show, Lily’s friends and teachers crowded around her. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $