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绝密★启用前
2026年上学期高一期末考试
英语
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑;如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
一、听力-选择题:本大题共20小题,共30分。
1.What kind of TV programmes does the woman like?
A. Talk shows. B. Game shows. C. Reality shows.
2.What is the woman going to do next?
A. Eat something. B. Go home to rest.
C. Go to see a doctor.
3.What are the speakers doing?
A. Doing a shop.
B. Having a BBQ.
C. Listening to the weather report.
4.What will the man do next week?
A. Prepare for an exam. B. Do an experiment.
C. Give a presentation.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The woman's favourite colour.
B. The man's company.
C. The man's business card.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
6.What does Tom think of the new member of his basketball team?
A. Talkative. B. Unfriendly. C. Funny.
7.What does the woman suggest Tom do first?
A. Ask his coach for help. B. Practice basketball more.
C. Talk to the new member.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
8.What is the purpose of the survey?
A. To do a market research.
B. To introduce a new product.
C. To ask people to apply for credit cards.
9.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Saleswoman and customer. B. Mother and son.
C. Father and daughter.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
10.What can we learn about the woman?
A. She needs to lose weight.
B. She suffers a lot from her work.
C. She wants a new doctor.
11.What can the woman eat?
A. Sugar. B. Seafood. C. Beef.
12.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hospital. C. In a gym.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
13.What does Volterman's Smart Wallet focus on?
A. The function. B. The design. C. The security.
14.What will inform you of your phone and wallet being apart?
A. The alarm. B. The camera. C. The GPS tracker.
15.What can you receive if someone opens your wallet secretly?
A. A picture of him. B. A voice from the phone.
C. A message from the wallet.
16.Why is Volterman's Smart Wallet suitable for travel?
A. It doesn't need to recharge.
B. It is light and easy to carry.
C. It has a large capacity for pictures.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
17.Why did the speaker go to Netherlands five years ago?
A. To go on business.
B. To do a sightseeing tour.
C. To experience different cultures.
18.What made the Dutch unhappy?
A. He was called by a wrong name.
B. The speaker called Netherlands Holland.
C. The speaker held out his left hand to shake hands.
19.What is considered impolite in South Korea?
A. Laughing loudly.
B. Talking in a low voice.
C. Accepting presents with both hands.
20.What does the speaker advise people to avoid doing in Arab countries?
A. Riding camels to travel around.
B. Accepting expensive presents.
C. Showing too much admiration on anything.
二、阅读理解:本大题共15小题,共37.5分。
A
Britain’s seaside towns, once badly hurt, are now coming back to life! Old buildings still stand, but new art centres, fun activities, and popular places are bringing back their past glory. Here are four towns to visit this summer.
Scarborough, Yorkshire
Scarborough may be Britain’s first seaside spot for vacation. In the 1600s, people came for its health-giving springs. After years of downturn, it’s now improving thanks to new plans: hosting everything from poetry readings to rock music festivals, while still welcoming visitors to its top-rated beaches.
Margate, Kent
Every coastal town wants to attract visitors all year, and Margate does this best. When bad weather keeps people from the beach, there’s lots of indoor fun-like old-fashioned games and the Turner Contemporary art centre. But what really helps Margate grow is the strong community spirit, everyone working together.
Barmouth, Wales
On the way to famous North Wales spots like Snowdonia, don’t miss Barmouth! This hidden town sits where a river meets the sea, with mountains behind its beaches. Its slogan (口号) is “mountain, sand & sea” — just look at the sunset over the water with mountains in the distance. Many visitors love it so much that they decide to move here and become residents!
Penzance, Cornwall
Penzance has recovered slowly, not suddenly. Over the last 10 years, many new projects have helped the town. The main events are the 10-day Golowan festival, which features parades and shows, and the Montol winter celebration. Visitors can take a sleeper train (a train with beds) from London, or fly by helicopter to nearby Scilly Isles. The local food is also very popular!
1. What attracted people to Scarborough in the 1600s?
A. Poetry readings. B. Music festivals. C. Seaside attractions. D. Healthful springs.
2. What is the main factor for Margate’s growth?
A. Warm weather. B. Indoor activities. C. Local teamwork. D. Modern facilities.
3. Which town has liveable natural conditions?
A. Margate, Kent. B. Barmouth, Wales.
C. Penzance, Cornwall. D. Scarborough, Yorkshire.
B
What will man be like in the future — in 5,000 or even 50000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man is slowly changing all the time.
Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is relatively a short period of time, so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. Again, in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brain’s capacity. As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and eventually we shall need larger ones! This is likely to bring about a physical change to the head, in particular, the forehead will grow larger.
Nowadays our eyes are in use constantly. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period of time it is likely that man’s eyes will grow stronger.
On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. At the same time, however, our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.
But what about hair? This will probably disappear from the body altogether in the course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer.
Perhaps all these give the impression that in the future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, in spite of all these changes, future man will still have a lot in common with us. He will still be a human being, with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.
4. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Man’s life will be different in the future. B. Future man will look quite different from us.
C. Man is growing taller and uglier as time passes. D. Man’s organs, functions will be useless in the future.
5. What serves as the evidence that man is changing?
A. Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had.
B. Man’s hair is getting thinner and thinner.
C. Man’s arms and legs have become lighter and weaker.
D. Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years.
6. Which of the following is TRUE about a human being in the future?
A. He is hairless because hair is no longer useful.
B. He has smaller eyes and wears better glasses.
C. He thinks and feels in quite different ways from us.
D. His fingers grow weaker because he doesn’t have to use them.
7. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Human beings will become less attractive in the future.
B. Less use of a bodily organ may lead to its degeneration (退化).
C. Human beings all hope for a change in the future life.
D. We are certain about our future life and appearance.
C
The AI project intends to use artificial intelligence to create an innovative (创新的) theatrical performance, which is expected to premiere (首演) early next year. Head of the research team Rudolf Rosa said: “The main idea behind our study came from Tomáš Studeník, an innovator who noticed the centenary of the play ‘RUR’ is approaching. “This was a key moment for robotics, as the idea of a robot, including the word ‘robot’ itself, was invented by Karel Capek and his brother Josef wrote this play.
“Tomáš believed this should be properly celebrated and formulated the idea of turning the story around: 100 years ago, a man wrote a play about robots; what if today, robots wrote a theatre play about men?”
While there are now numerous papers focusing on machine-produced art, including some where computational techniques were used to produce dialogues or story ideas for plays, the automatic generation of an entire theatrical performance is an extremely complex task never-before attempted.
Rosa’s team decided to split the production of their play into several sub-parts. Although other research teams have used this approach to generate dialogues, few have attempted to produce an entire play. Dr Rosa said: “Thanks to the approaching anniversary, our main target is clear and fixed: by January 2021, we need to have a play ready for premiere. As it will be performed by a professional theatre group, we need to have the script ready in September, so that there is enough time for rehearsals (彩排).”
The researchers started experimenting with pre-trained language model called GPT-2. Once adequately trained, GPT-2 is able to complete unfinished texts using similar language and covering related themes. For example, if GPT-2 is fed the first paragraph of a news article, the model will try to continue to write a few additional paragraphs on the same topic, using the existing text for inspiration, while generating sentences about new concepts.
8. How did Rosa’s team plan to do the project?
A. By cooperating with other research teams.
B. By dividing their work into few small sections.
C. By exploring the possibility of creating dialogues using AI techniques.
D. By staging an entire play directly performed by professional theatre group.
9. What can be learned from the text?
A. The play will be on show in September.
B. GPT-2 can perform an entire play with ease.
C. Machines are still not smart enough to create art.
D. AI techniques have been applied to create dialogues for plays.
10. What does the text tell us?
A. GPT-2 can practice continuation writing.
B. The play RUR was written by Karel Capek.
C. The idea of a robot was born half a century ago.
D. The word “robot” was coined by Tomáš Studeník.
11. What may be the best title for the text?
A. “Robotre” Staged Successfully
B. “Mechatre” Trained Inadequately
C. “Mantre” Story Completed by Humans
D. “AItre” Play Written Entirely by Machines
D
In the desert in Peru, over 300 new ancient drawings were discovered by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones (无人机). The Nazca people, who lived in the area over 2,000 years ago, made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer (层) of rocks in the desert. The drawings are called “geoglyphs (地画)”. The Nazca Lines, which are a famous group of huge ancient drawings, include many different kinds of geoglyphs, from simple shapes to pictures of animals and plants, usually drawn with a single long, winding line.
The first geoglyph was discovered in 1927. Since then, scientists have found around 430 geoglyphs in the area. Now, using AI and drones, scientists have found 303 new geoglyphs. The discovery of one geoglyph used to take three or four years, but now may be done in two or three months. However, the AI program also made lots of mistakes — for every 36 possible geoglyphs the program found, the scientists discovered only one actual geoglyph. Even so, the new method of turning up geoglyphs was much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones and AI.
To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for potential geoglyphs. They spent over 2,600 hours looking at places the AI had advised. They took lots of pictures with drones and worked on the ground in Peru to check out the locations. Most of the new-found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are about nine meters in length. Many of them seem to show humans as well as animals.
The scientists are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean. For one thing, the scientists discovered paths in the Nazca Desert. The scientists believe these paths were made by the Nazca people walking through the desert, and that the smaller geoglyphs were meant to be seen by these travellers. The scientists also believe the larger geoglyphs are different and may have been used for celebrations or other special events.
12. How were the Nazca geoglyphs created?
A. By adding red rocks. B. By carving in the soil.
C. By copying winding lines. D. By clearing rock surface layers.
13. Why does the author list the figures in paragraph 2?
A. To stress the efficiency of the new method. B. To show the drones’ imperfection.
C. To argue for more funding. D. To prove AI’s accuracy.
14. What can be inferred about the process of discovering new geoglyphs?
A. Drones were used for initial checks. B. Fieldwork confirmed AI suggestions.
C. AI identified all geoglyphs precisely. D. Satellites ignored some new geoglyphs.
15. What do the scientists think the larger geoglyphs were likely to be used for?
A. Wildlife adoration. B. Desert decoration. C. Special occasions. D. Road signs.
三、阅读七选五:本大题共5小题,共12.5分。
Personal Forgiveness
Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错) is human. ____16____ You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.
In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths.” ____17____ Are you caring? Creative? Generous? A good listener? Fun to be around? They don’t have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that you’re proud of.
At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kindness.” On this one, list all the positive things you’ve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day. ____18____
You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list. ____19____ That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, don’t wait until you’ve made a mistake to try this — it’s a great way to boost self-confidence at any time.
It’s something of a cliché (陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, it’s true. ____20____ We’ re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.
A. A little self-forgiveness also goes a long way.
B. Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself.
C. They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise.
D. It’s just as important to show yourself some forgiveness.
E. It doesn’t mean you have to ignore what’s happened or forget it.
F. Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down.
G. Whatever the mistake, remember it isn’t a fixed aspect of your personality.
四、完形填空:本大题共15小题,共15分。
Fourteen years ago, French businessman Phil Lecomte took a trip in China near Huangshan Mountain. That ___21___ his life. After walking a long way, he ___22___ a lovely village. This special ___23___ in the village made him fall in love with China right away.
Phil has been going to China since 1999. He ___24___ China’s mountains, rivers, and old villages. He never ___25___ these sights. In 2009, he went to Huangshan in Anhui province, and that set him a totally new ___26___. He is deeply attracted by this amazing ___27___ of nature and culture.
He lived at the bottom of Huangshan for three months and learned about ___28___ Chinese life. His short visit turned into a big ___29___. He climbed, walked, and camped in the mountains. Later, in 2012, he became a guide and ___30___ people, mostly from other countries, around Huangshan’s attractive places.
Phil took many ___31___ photos while camping and hiking. He put his photos on a Chinese website. One of his favorite photos is a ___32___ girl with an umbrella in an old street. A person from China wrote a ___33___ excitedly, “That girl looks like me when I was young!” This made Phil feel amazed at how the past and present can ___34___.
Phil says, “When I was young, I liked sleeping in the forest looking at the stars. Now, when I camp on Huangshan, I can ___35___ the stars again just like in the old days.”
21. A. opened B. changed C. wasted D. ruled
22. A. found B. established C. preserved D. searched
23. A. entrance B. process C. experience D. tradition
24. A. tracks B. admires C. recognises D. describes
25. A. reminds B. destroys C. imagines D. forgets
26. A. type B. point C. path D. site
27. A. combination B. impression C. arrangement D. application
28. A. creative B. digital C. unusual D. traditional
29. A. benefit B. adventure C. contribution D. attempt
30. A. showed B. carried C. followed D. pulled
31. A. professional B. classic C. suitable D. amazing
32. A. little B. strong C. positive D. clever
33. A. book B. journal C. diary D. comment
34. A. affect B. survive C. connect D. improve
35. A. dream B. see C. record D. draw
五、语法填空:本大题共1小题,共15分。
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Garbage Classification
With the development of science and technology, our life is becoming much better and more convenient. However, more rubbish and pollution ____36____ (produce) at the same time, which ____37____ (lay) a heavy burden on our environment. ____38____ is known to all, environment plays a vital role in our daily life. In response to the severe situation, we should take effective ____39____ (measure) to protect the planet where we coexist. It is suggested that we should sort waste ____40____ (relieve) the situation.
Garbage classification, which is a good way to protect our environment, can’t be overemphasized. It can help separate recyclable waste, which can be ____41____ (full) utilized to help save the resources ____42____ a large extent. Not only can we make our environment clean and beautiful, but also recyclable waste can be made good use of to benefit us in return.
As garbage classification is significant, we should take ____43____ active part in putting it into practice. It’s a must for ____44____ (we) to learn to sort waste. It is the little things we do today that have a profound influence on the planet. Only if all of us make joint efforts can we make a big ____45____ (different) and have a good environment.
六、书面表达:本大题共1小题,共15分。
46. 假定你是李华,外教Kate计划将你们班的英语作文汇编成册。请给Kate写封邮件,内容包括:
(1)建议配图。
(2)自荐承担画图工作。
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。
Dear Kate,
It’s a great idea to make a collection of our English essays.
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Yours,
Li Hua
七、任务型读写:本大题共1小题,共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。
At the library, Nate Jasper noticed a sign for the “First Annual Highland Drawing Contest.” It asked for artwork showing the unique beauty of their town. Noticing his interest, the librarian, Ms. Kim, handed him a flyer. “The winning drawings will be displayed right here in the library,” she added.
Sitting on the library steps outside, Nate was lost in thought. He had always loved art. He could never have too many sketchpads (素描本) and crayons. “I have to enter this contest!” he said to himself.
But something troubled him. Years of living in the small town had convinced him that it was a dull place. “There’s nothing special about it — only ordinary farms, animals, and trees!” he frowned. “What will I draw?”
Just then, Briana Williams, a new girl in his class who had just moved from Houston, a large modern city in Texas, walked out. Spotting Nate, she sat down beside him and noticed the flyer. “A drawing contest? That sounds fun!”
“Not really,” Nate sighed. “Trust me, this town is a big bore.”
Briana looked surprised. “Well, everything here may seem boring to you, but to me, it’s all new! I’d love to see more of it. Show me around sometime. And bring your sketchpad — you might find something worth drawing.”
The next Saturday, they wandered down a quiet lane together. Briana stopped beneath a large maple and gazed up in awe. Nate paused beside her. At first, it felt strange to admire a tree he’d passed a hundred times. But as he followed her gaze, the sun was shining through the branches, turning the red and yellow leaves into a sea of burning gold.
“There’s nowhere this quiet and pretty in Houston,” Briana said softly.
Nate felt something clicked in his mind. Highland wasn’t a big bore — he was just too used to it. He began to wonder what other hidden beauty was waiting to be discovered.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm.
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On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded.
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绝密★启用前
2026年上学期高一期末考试
英语
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑;如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
一、听力-选择题:本大题共20小题,共30分。
1.What kind of TV programmes does the woman like?
A. Talk shows. B. Game shows. C. Reality shows.
2.What is the woman going to do next?
A. Eat something. B. Go home to rest.
C. Go to see a doctor.
3.What are the speakers doing?
A. Doing a shop.
B. Having a BBQ.
C. Listening to the weather report.
4.What will the man do next week?
A. Prepare for an exam. B. Do an experiment.
C. Give a presentation.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The woman's favourite colour.
B. The man's company.
C. The man's business card.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
6.What does Tom think of the new member of his basketball team?
A. Talkative. B. Unfriendly. C. Funny.
7.What does the woman suggest Tom do first?
A. Ask his coach for help. B. Practice basketball more.
C. Talk to the new member.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
8.What is the purpose of the survey?
A. To do a market research.
B. To introduce a new product.
C. To ask people to apply for credit cards.
9.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Saleswoman and customer. B. Mother and son.
C. Father and daughter.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
10.What can we learn about the woman?
A. She needs to lose weight.
B. She suffers a lot from her work.
C. She wants a new doctor.
11.What can the woman eat?
A. Sugar. B. Seafood. C. Beef.
12.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hospital. C. In a gym.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
13.What does Volterman's Smart Wallet focus on?
A. The function. B. The design. C. The security.
14.What will inform you of your phone and wallet being apart?
A. The alarm. B. The camera. C. The GPS tracker.
15.What can you receive if someone opens your wallet secretly?
A. A picture of him. B. A voice from the phone.
C. A message from the wallet.
16.Why is Volterman's Smart Wallet suitable for travel?
A. It doesn't need to recharge.
B. It is light and easy to carry.
C. It has a large capacity for pictures.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
17.Why did the speaker go to Netherlands five years ago?
A. To go on business.
B. To do a sightseeing tour.
C. To experience different cultures.
18.What made the Dutch unhappy?
A. He was called by a wrong name.
B. The speaker called Netherlands Holland.
C. The speaker held out his left hand to shake hands.
19.What is considered impolite in South Korea?
A. Laughing loudly.
B. Talking in a low voice.
C. Accepting presents with both hands.
20.What does the speaker advise people to avoid doing in Arab countries?
A. Riding camels to travel around.
B. Accepting expensive presents.
C. Showing too much admiration on anything.
二、阅读理解:本大题共15小题,共37.5分。
A
Britain’s seaside towns, once badly hurt, are now coming back to life! Old buildings still stand, but new art centres, fun activities, and popular places are bringing back their past glory. Here are four towns to visit this summer.
Scarborough, Yorkshire
Scarborough may be Britain’s first seaside spot for vacation. In the 1600s, people came for its health-giving springs. After years of downturn, it’s now improving thanks to new plans: hosting everything from poetry readings to rock music festivals, while still welcoming visitors to its top-rated beaches.
Margate, Kent
Every coastal town wants to attract visitors all year, and Margate does this best. When bad weather keeps people from the beach, there’s lots of indoor fun-like old-fashioned games and the Turner Contemporary art centre. But what really helps Margate grow is the strong community spirit, everyone working together.
Barmouth, Wales
On the way to famous North Wales spots like Snowdonia, don’t miss Barmouth! This hidden town sits where a river meets the sea, with mountains behind its beaches. Its slogan (口号) is “mountain, sand & sea” — just look at the sunset over the water with mountains in the distance. Many visitors love it so much that they decide to move here and become residents!
Penzance, Cornwall
Penzance has recovered slowly, not suddenly. Over the last 10 years, many new projects have helped the town. The main events are the 10-day Golowan festival, which features parades and shows, and the Montol winter celebration. Visitors can take a sleeper train (a train with beds) from London, or fly by helicopter to nearby Scilly Isles. The local food is also very popular!
1. What attracted people to Scarborough in the 1600s?
A. Poetry readings. B. Music festivals. C. Seaside attractions. D. Healthful springs.
2. What is the main factor for Margate’s growth?
A. Warm weather. B. Indoor activities. C. Local teamwork. D. Modern facilities.
3. Which town has liveable natural conditions?
A. Margate, Kent. B. Barmouth, Wales.
C. Penzance, Cornwall. D. Scarborough, Yorkshire.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个英国值得在今年夏天前往游览的城镇。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“In the 1600s, people came for its health-giving springs.(在17世纪,人们前来此地是因为这里有着有益健康的温泉水)”可知,17世纪时,优质的温泉吸引了人们来到斯卡伯勒。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“But what really helps Margate grow is the strong community spirit, everyone working together.(但真正推动马格特发展的是浓厚的社区精神,即所有人齐心协力)”可知,马盖特发展壮大的主要因素是地方团队合作。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“On the way to famous North Wales spots like Snowdonia, don’t miss Barmouth! This hidden town sits where a river meets the sea, with mountains behind its beaches. Its slogan (口号) is “mountain, sand & sea” — just look at the sunset over the water with mountains in the distance. Many visitors love it so much that they decide to move here and become residents!(在前往著名的北威尔士景点(如斯诺多尼亚)的途中,千万不要错过Barmouth!这座隐匿的小镇位于一条河流与大海交汇之处,其海滩背后是群山。它的宣传口号是“山、沙与海”——只需看看那远处山峦与水面交相辉映的落日景色即可。许多游客如此喜爱这里,以至于决定搬到这里并成为这里的居民!)”可知,Barmouth具备适宜居住的自然条件。故选B。
B
What will man be like in the future — in 5,000 or even 50000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man is slowly changing all the time.
Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is relatively a short period of time, so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. Again, in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brain’s capacity. As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and eventually we shall need larger ones! This is likely to bring about a physical change to the head, in particular, the forehead will grow larger.
Nowadays our eyes are in use constantly. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period of time it is likely that man’s eyes will grow stronger.
On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. At the same time, however, our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.
But what about hair? This will probably disappear from the body altogether in the course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer.
Perhaps all these give the impression that in the future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, in spite of all these changes, future man will still have a lot in common with us. He will still be a human being, with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.
4. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Man’s life will be different in the future. B. Future man will look quite different from us.
C. Man is growing taller and uglier as time passes. D. Man’s organs, functions will be useless in the future.
5. What serves as the evidence that man is changing?
A. Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had.
B. Man’s hair is getting thinner and thinner.
C. Man’s arms and legs have become lighter and weaker.
D. Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years.
6. Which of the following is TRUE about a human being in the future?
A. He is hairless because hair is no longer useful.
B. He has smaller eyes and wears better glasses.
C. He thinks and feels in quite different ways from us.
D. His fingers grow weaker because he doesn’t have to use them.
7. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Human beings will become less attractive in the future.
B. Less use of a bodily organ may lead to its degeneration (退化).
C. Human beings all hope for a change in the future life.
D. We are certain about our future life and appearance.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。人类的样子一直在变化中,文章预测了未来的人类的模样。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段“What will man be like in the future— in 5,000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man is slowly changing all the time.(未来,5000年甚至5万年以后,人类会是什么样子?当然,我们只能猜测,但我们可以肯定,人类将会与今天的他有所不同,因为人类一直在缓慢地变化)”可知,以及下文对人类身体部分的变化描述,本文主要介绍未来的人与现在的人的样子不一样。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is relatively a short period of time, so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. (即使在五百年前,人类也比现在矮。现在,男性的平均身高约为3英寸。500年是相对较短的一段时间,所以我们可以假设人类会继续长高)”可知,通过与500年前的先人比较,人类的样子正在变化,并且将继续变化。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“But what about hair? This will probably disappear from the body altogether in the course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. (但是头发呢?随着时间的推移,它可能会从身体中完全消失,因为它不再有任何有用的用途)”可知,未来人没有头发,因为头发不再有用。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. (另一方面,我们倾向于较少使用我们的胳膊和腿。其结果是,这些身体部分可能会变得更弱)”可推知,胳膊和腿这些身体器官因为较少使用,可能会退化。故选B项。
C
The AI project intends to use artificial intelligence to create an innovative (创新的) theatrical performance, which is expected to premiere (首演) early next year. Head of the research team Rudolf Rosa said: “The main idea behind our study came from Tomáš Studeník, an innovator who noticed the centenary of the play ‘RUR’ is approaching. “This was a key moment for robotics, as the idea of a robot, including the word ‘robot’ itself, was invented by Karel Capek and his brother Josef wrote this play.
“Tomáš believed this should be properly celebrated and formulated the idea of turning the story around: 100 years ago, a man wrote a play about robots; what if today, robots wrote a theatre play about men?”
While there are now numerous papers focusing on machine-produced art, including some where computational techniques were used to produce dialogues or story ideas for plays, the automatic generation of an entire theatrical performance is an extremely complex task never-before attempted.
Rosa’s team decided to split the production of their play into several sub-parts. Although other research teams have used this approach to generate dialogues, few have attempted to produce an entire play. Dr Rosa said: “Thanks to the approaching anniversary, our main target is clear and fixed: by January 2021, we need to have a play ready for premiere. As it will be performed by a professional theatre group, we need to have the script ready in September, so that there is enough time for rehearsals (彩排).”
The researchers started experimenting with pre-trained language model called GPT-2. Once adequately trained, GPT-2 is able to complete unfinished texts using similar language and covering related themes. For example, if GPT-2 is fed the first paragraph of a news article, the model will try to continue to write a few additional paragraphs on the same topic, using the existing text for inspiration, while generating sentences about new concepts.
8. How did Rosa’s team plan to do the project?
A. By cooperating with other research teams.
B. By dividing their work into few small sections.
C. By exploring the possibility of creating dialogues using AI techniques.
D. By staging an entire play directly performed by professional theatre group.
9. What can be learned from the text?
A. The play will be on show in September.
B. GPT-2 can perform an entire play with ease.
C. Machines are still not smart enough to create art.
D. AI techniques have been applied to create dialogues for plays.
10. What does the text tell us?
A. GPT-2 can practice continuation writing.
B. The play RUR was written by Karel Capek.
C. The idea of a robot was born half a century ago.
D. The word “robot” was coined by Tomáš Studeník.
11. What may be the best title for the text?
A. “Robotre” Staged Successfully
B. “Mechatre” Trained Inadequately
C. “Mantre” Story Completed by Humans
D. “AItre” Play Written Entirely by Machines
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了,一个研究团队利用人工智能来创造一个创新的戏剧表演。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。由第四段中的“Rosa’s team decided to split the production of their play into several sub-parts. (罗莎的团队决定把剧本分成几个部分)”可知,罗莎的团队计划把剧本分成几个部分,即把他们的工作分成几个小部分,来完成这个戏剧表演项目。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。由第一段中的“The Al project intends to use artificial intelligence to create an innovative (创新的) theatrical performance, which is expected to premiere (首演) early next year. (人工智能项目打算利用人工智能创造一个创新的戏剧表演,预计明年初首映)”和第四段中的“Although other research teams have used this approach to generate dialogues, few have attempted to produce an entire play. (尽管其他的研究团队已经使用这种方法来产生对话,但是很少有人试图产生一个完整的剧本)”可知,罗莎的团队打算利用人工智能创造一个创新的戏剧表演,其他的研究团队已经使用这种方法来产生对话了,说明人工智能技术已被应用于创造戏剧对话。故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。由最后一段中的“For example, if GPT-2 is fed the first paragraph of a news article, the model will try to continue to write a few additional paragraphs on the same topic, using the existing text for inspiration, while generating sentences about new concepts. (例如,如果GPT-2被输入一篇新闻文章的第一段,那么模型将尝试在生成关于新概念的句子的同时,利用现有文本为灵感,继续就同一主题编写几个附加段落)”可知,GPT-2可以利用现有文本为灵感,就同一主题继续续写故事,所以GPT-2可以练习读后续写。故选A项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。第一二段讲“罗莎的团队打算利用人工智能创造一个创新的戏剧表演”,第三段讲“”,第三段讲“人工自能自动生成整个戏剧表演是一项前所未有的极其复杂的任务”,第四段讲“罗莎的团队计划把工作分成几个小部分,来完成这个戏剧表演项目”,最后一段讲“研究人员开始用预先训练好的语言模型GPT-2进行实验,生成戏剧剧本”,可知文章主要讲罗莎的研究团队要利用人工智能来创造一个创新的戏剧表演,D项“完全由机器写的剧本《瓦拉泽》”符合文意。故选D项。
D
In the desert in Peru, over 300 new ancient drawings were discovered by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones (无人机). The Nazca people, who lived in the area over 2,000 years ago, made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer (层) of rocks in the desert. The drawings are called “geoglyphs (地画)”. The Nazca Lines, which are a famous group of huge ancient drawings, include many different kinds of geoglyphs, from simple shapes to pictures of animals and plants, usually drawn with a single long, winding line.
The first geoglyph was discovered in 1927. Since then, scientists have found around 430 geoglyphs in the area. Now, using AI and drones, scientists have found 303 new geoglyphs. The discovery of one geoglyph used to take three or four years, but now may be done in two or three months. However, the AI program also made lots of mistakes — for every 36 possible geoglyphs the program found, the scientists discovered only one actual geoglyph. Even so, the new method of turning up geoglyphs was much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones and AI.
To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for potential geoglyphs. They spent over 2,600 hours looking at places the AI had advised. They took lots of pictures with drones and worked on the ground in Peru to check out the locations. Most of the new-found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are about nine meters in length. Many of them seem to show humans as well as animals.
The scientists are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean. For one thing, the scientists discovered paths in the Nazca Desert. The scientists believe these paths were made by the Nazca people walking through the desert, and that the smaller geoglyphs were meant to be seen by these travellers. The scientists also believe the larger geoglyphs are different and may have been used for celebrations or other special events.
12. How were the Nazca geoglyphs created?
A. By adding red rocks. B. By carving in the soil.
C. By copying winding lines. D. By clearing rock surface layers.
13. Why does the author list the figures in paragraph 2?
A. To stress the efficiency of the new method. B. To show the drones’ imperfection.
C. To argue for more funding. D. To prove AI’s accuracy.
14. What can be inferred about the process of discovering new geoglyphs?
A. Drones were used for initial checks. B. Fieldwork confirmed AI suggestions.
C. AI identified all geoglyphs precisely. D. Satellites ignored some new geoglyphs.
15. What do the scientists think the larger geoglyphs were likely to be used for?
A. Wildlife adoration. B. Desert decoration. C. Special occasions. D. Road signs.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了在秘鲁的沙漠中,科学家在人工智能和无人机的帮助下寻找包含了不同种类的地画的纳斯卡线。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The Nazca people, who lived in the area over 2,000 years ago, made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer (层) of rocks in the desert. The drawings are called “geoglyphs (地画)”. (2000多年前居住在该地区的纳斯卡人通过移除沙漠中红色的岩石表层来绘制这些画作。这些图画被称为“地画”。)”可知,地画的创作方式是清除岩石表层。故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The first geoglyph was discovered in 1927. Since then, scientists have found around 430 geoglyphs in the area. Now, using AI and drones, scientists have found 303 new geoglyphs. The discovery of one geoglyph used to take three or four years, but now may be done in two or three months. (1927年发现了第一个地画。从那时起,科学家们在该地区发现了大约430个地画。现在,利用人工智能和无人机,科学家们发现了303个新的地画。一个地画的发现过去需要三到四年的时间,但现在可能需要两到三个月的时间。)”和“Even so, the new method of turning up geoglyphs was much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones and AI. (即便如此,这种显示地画的新方法比科学家在没有无人机和人工智能的情况下所能做到的要快得多。)”可知,第二段通过对比“过去发现一个地画需3-4年,现在仅需2-3月”,作者在本段列举这些数字主要是为了强调新方法的效率。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for potential geoglyphs. They spent over 2,600 hours looking at places the AI had advised. They took lots of pictures with drones and worked on the ground in Peru to check out the locations. Most of the new-found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are about nine meters in length. (为了找到新的地画,科学家们训练了一个特殊的人工智能程序来分析卫星图像中的潜在地画。他们花了2600多个小时查看人工智能建议的地方。他们用无人机拍了很多照片,并在秘鲁的地面上检查了地点。大多数新发现的地画都比已经发现的小,长度约为9米。)”可知,科学家用AI分析卫星图像,再通过无人机拍摄和实地验证,可推断发现地画过程需实地确认AI的推测。故选B。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The scientists also believe the larger geoglyphs are different and may have been used for celebrations or other special events. (科学家们还认为,较大的地画是不同的,可能被用于庆祝活动或其他特殊活动。)”可知,较大的地画可能用于庆典或其他特殊活动。故选C。
三、阅读七选五:本大题共5小题,共12.5分。
Personal Forgiveness
Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错) is human. ____16____ You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.
In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths.” ____17____ Are you caring? Creative? Generous? A good listener? Fun to be around? They don’t have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that you’re proud of.
At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kindness.” On this one, list all the positive things you’ve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day. ____18____
You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list. ____19____ That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, don’t wait until you’ve made a mistake to try this — it’s a great way to boost self-confidence at any time.
It’s something of a cliché (陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, it’s true. ____20____ We’ re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.
A. A little self-forgiveness also goes a long way.
B. Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself.
C. They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise.
D. It’s just as important to show yourself some forgiveness.
E. It doesn’t mean you have to ignore what’s happened or forget it.
F. Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down.
G. Whatever the mistake, remember it isn’t a fixed aspect of your personality.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. F 19. C 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章鼓励人们练习自我宽恕,并提供了一个简单的写作练习来增强自信。通过列出个人的优点和善良的行为,人们可以学会原谅自己的错误,并从中成长。
【16题详解】
根据空前内容“Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错) is human. (为错误承担责任是积极的一步,但不要因此而自责。人孰能无过)”可知,作者认为人都会犯错,勇于承担责任固然重要,但是也不要因此而过于自责。结合空后“You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this. (你可以使用下面的写作练习来帮助你做到这一点)”中的“do this”以及下文内容可推断,空处应该内容和“不要太自责”相似。选项D“It’s just as important to show yourself some forgiveness. (宽恕自己也同样重要)”与“不要太自责”语意相近,起承上启下的作用。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据空前内容“In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths. ” (在日记或纸上写上“个人优点”)”以及空后内容“Are you caring? Creative? Generous? A good listener? Fun to be around? They don’t have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that you’re proud of. (你有爱心吗?有创造力吗?你慷慨吗?是一个好的倾听者?与人相处很有趣吗?它们不一定要改变世界,只要你个性中让你感到自豪的方面就行)”可知,空处指的是列出一些你个性中的优点。选项B“Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself. (现在列出所有你喜欢的自己身上的特点)”符合上下文内容,下文内容具体解释那些是优点。故选B。
【18题详解】
根据上文内容“At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kindness.” On this one, list all the positive things you’ve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day. (在第二页的顶部,写上“善举”的标题。在这张单子上,列出你为别人做过的所有积极的事情。它可能是当你帮助朋友做作业的时候,当你没有被要求却主动熨衣服的时候,或者当你在家人累了一天之后烤饼干的时候)”可知,本段主要讲述的是列出一些自己所做的好事。选项F“Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down. (不管是什么,不管它看起来有多小,都要把它写下来)”与上文内容一致,讲述的是不管你所做的事情不管有多小,只要是好的事情,都记下来。故选F。
【19题详解】
根据空后内容“That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. (这样,你们就可以交换意见,谈谈是什么让你们每个人都与众不同,以及你们个性中闪光的方面)”可知,空处提到了某种方式,这种方式会使得你和朋友们一起交换意见等。选项C“They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise. (他们甚至可能想试一试做练习)”符合语境,C项中的“they”与空前的“You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list. (你可以让朋友或家人帮你增加你的列表内容。)”中的“a friend or family member”保持一致,同时选项C和下文“In fact, don’t wait until you’ve made a mistake to try this — it’s a great way to boost self-confidence at any time. (事实上,不要等到你犯了错误才去尝试这个——这是一个在任何时候都能增强自信的好方法)”中的“this”一致。故选C。
【20题详解】
根据空前内容“It’s something of a cliché (陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, it’s true. (大多数人不是从他们的成功中学习,而是从他们的错误中学习,这是陈词滥调。但事实是,这是真的)”可知,作者认为人是从错误中学习。选项G“Whatever the mistake, remember it isn’t a fixed aspect of your personality. (不管你犯了什么错误,记住这不是你性格中固定的一面)”符合语境,G项中的“isn’t a fixed aspect of your personality”和空后内容“We’ re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow. (我们一直在改变和学习,错误是一种积极的发展和成长的方式)”保持一致,指的都是犯错并不是性格中固有的一面,我们是通过错误来成长。故选G。
【点睛】
四、完形填空:本大题共15小题,共15分。
Fourteen years ago, French businessman Phil Lecomte took a trip in China near Huangshan Mountain. That ___21___ his life. After walking a long way, he ___22___ a lovely village. This special ___23___ in the village made him fall in love with China right away.
Phil has been going to China since 1999. He ___24___ China’s mountains, rivers, and old villages. He never ___25___ these sights. In 2009, he went to Huangshan in Anhui province, and that set him a totally new ___26___. He is deeply attracted by this amazing ___27___ of nature and culture.
He lived at the bottom of Huangshan for three months and learned about ___28___ Chinese life. His short visit turned into a big ___29___. He climbed, walked, and camped in the mountains. Later, in 2012, he became a guide and ___30___ people, mostly from other countries, around Huangshan’s attractive places.
Phil took many ___31___ photos while camping and hiking. He put his photos on a Chinese website. One of his favorite photos is a ___32___ girl with an umbrella in an old street. A person from China wrote a ___33___ excitedly, “That girl looks like me when I was young!” This made Phil feel amazed at how the past and present can ___34___.
Phil says, “When I was young, I liked sleeping in the forest looking at the stars. Now, when I camp on Huangshan, I can ___35___ the stars again just like in the old days.”
21. A. opened B. changed C. wasted D. ruled
22. A. found B. established C. preserved D. searched
23. A. entrance B. process C. experience D. tradition
24. A. tracks B. admires C. recognises D. describes
25. A. reminds B. destroys C. imagines D. forgets
26. A. type B. point C. path D. site
27. A. combination B. impression C. arrangement D. application
28. A. creative B. digital C. unusual D. traditional
29. A. benefit B. adventure C. contribution D. attempt
30. A. showed B. carried C. followed D. pulled
31. A. professional B. classic C. suitable D. amazing
32. A. little B. strong C. positive D. clever
33. A. book B. journal C. diary D. comment
34. A. affect B. survive C. connect D. improve
35. A. dream B. see C. record D. draw
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了法国人Phil Lecomte与中国的深厚情缘。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:那改变了他的生活。A. opened打开;B. changed改变;C. wasted浪费;D. ruled统治。根据下文“This special ______ in the village made him fall in love with China right away.”以及后文描述Phil对中国越来越深的喜爱可知,这次在村里的特殊经历让他立刻爱上了中国。这次旅行改变了他的生活。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:走了很长一段路后,他发现了一个可爱的村庄。A. found发现;B. established建立;C. preserved保护;D. searched搜索。根据下文“a lovely village”可知,旅行过程中他发现了一个村庄。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这次在村里的特殊经历让他立刻爱上了中国。A. entrance入口;B. process过程;C. experience经历;D. tradition传统。根据上文“French businessman Phil Lecomte took a trip in China near Huangshan Mountain”和下文“in the village made him fall in love with China right away”可知,Phil在黄山附近旅行,此次旅行是一次经历,在村里的这次经历让他爱上了中国。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他欣赏中国的山川和古老的村庄。A. tracks追踪;B. admires欣赏;C. recognises认出;D. describes描述。根据下文“China’s mountains, rivers, and old villages”可知,他喜爱、欣赏中国的山川和古老的村庄。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他从未忘记这些景色。A. reminds提醒;B. destroys破坏;C. imagines想象;D. forgets忘记。根据下文“these sights”、“In 2009, he went to Huangshan”、“He lived at the bottom of Huangshan for three months”、“Later, in 2012, he became a guid”可知,后文描述他又来黄山、最后成为此地的导游,说明景色给他留下深刻印象,他从未忘记这些景色。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:2009年,他去了安徽黄山,这为他开辟了一条全新的道路。A. type类型;B. point点;C. path道路;D. site地点。根据下文“He lived at the bottom of Huangshan for three months and learned about ______ Chinese life. His short visit turned into a big ______. He climbed, walked, and camped in the mountains. Later, in 2012, he became a guide”可知,描述他后来在黄山生活、担任旅游向导,这次旅行为他开辟了一条全新的道路。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他被这种自然与文化的奇妙结合深深吸引。A. combination结合;B. impression印象;C. arrangement安排;D. application应用。根据下文“nature and culture”可知,自然和文化结合,他被这个深深吸引。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他在黄山脚下住了三个月,了解了传统的中国生活。A. creative有创造力的;B. digital数字的;C. unusual不寻常的;D. traditional传统的。根据上文“He lived at the bottom of Huangshan for three months”和下文“Chinese life”可知,他在黄山脚下住这么长时间的原因是为了解传统的中国生活。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他的短暂访问变成了一次大冒险。A. benefit利益;B. adventure冒险;C. contribution贡献;D. attempt尝试。根据下文“He climbed, walked, and camped in the mountains”可知,爬山、露营是冒险体验,他的短暂访问变成了一次大冒险。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:后来,在2012年,他成为了一名导游,带领人们,主要是来自其他国家的人,参观黄山的名胜古迹。A. showed展示;B. carried携带;C. followed跟随;D. pulled拉。根据上文“as a guide”可知,他带领人们参观黄山的名胜古迹。show sb. around为固定短语,意为“带领某人参观”。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Phil在露营和徒步旅行时拍了许多令人惊叹的照片。A. professional专业的;B. classic经典的;C. suitable合适的;D. amazing令人惊叹的。根据下文“One of his favorite photos”可知,下文描述他的照片受到欢迎,此处指他拍了许多令人惊叹的照片。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他最喜欢的一张照片是一个小女孩撑着伞走在一条古老的街道上。A. little小的;B. strong强壮的;C. positive积极的;D. clever聪明的。根据下文“That girl looks like me when I was young”可知,一个人说照片里的女孩像自己小时候,所以照片里是一个小女孩。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:一个中国人兴奋地写道:“那个女孩看起来像我年轻时的样子!”A. book书;B. journal日记;C. diary日记;D. comment评论。根据上文“He put his photos on a Chinese website.”和“A person from China wrote”可知,他把照片放在一个中国网站上,有个人在网站上写评论。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这让Phil感到惊讶的是过去和现在是如何联系在一起的。A. affect影响;B. survive生存;C. connect联系;D. improve提高。根据上文““That girl looks like me when I was young!” This made Phil feel amazed at how the past and present can”可知,上文描述照片里的女孩和评论的中国人年轻时很像,这让Phil感到惊讶的是过去和现在是如何联系在一起的。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:现在,当我在黄山露营时,我又能像过去一样看到星星了。A. dream梦想;B. see看见;C. record记录;D. draw画。根据上文“when I camp on Huangshan”及下文“the stars again just like in the old days”可知,露营时看到星星。故选B。
五、语法填空:本大题共1小题,共15分。
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Garbage Classification
With the development of science and technology, our life is becoming much better and more convenient. However, more rubbish and pollution ____36____ (produce) at the same time, which ____37____ (lay) a heavy burden on our environment. ____38____ is known to all, environment plays a vital role in our daily life. In response to the severe situation, we should take effective ____39____ (measure) to protect the planet where we coexist. It is suggested that we should sort waste ____40____ (relieve) the situation.
Garbage classification, which is a good way to protect our environment, can’t be overemphasized. It can help separate recyclable waste, which can be ____41____ (full) utilized to help save the resources ____42____ a large extent. Not only can we make our environment clean and beautiful, but also recyclable waste can be made good use of to benefit us in return.
As garbage classification is significant, we should take ____43____ active part in putting it into practice. It’s a must for ____44____ (we) to learn to sort waste. It is the little things we do today that have a profound influence on the planet. Only if all of us make joint efforts can we make a big ____45____ (different) and have a good environment.
【答案】36. are produced
37. lays 38. As
39. measures
40. to relieve
41. fully 42. to
43. an 44. us
45. difference
【解析】
【导语】文章阐述了垃圾分类的重要性及其对环境保护的积极作用,呼吁人们积极参与垃圾分类,通过每个人的小行动共同改善环境。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:然而,与此同时,更多的垃圾和污染被产生,这给我们的环境带来了沉重的负担。空处作句子的谓语,此处在描述现状,时态应用一般现在时,produce“产生”和主语more rubbish and pollution之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,且主语是复数,be动词应用are。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意:然而,与此同时,更多的垃圾和污染被产生,这给我们的环境带来了沉重的负担。空处作从句的谓语,此处在描述现状,时态应用一般现在时,关系代词which指代前面整个主句,视为单数概念,因此用第三人称单数lays。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:众所周知,环境在我们的日常生活中起着至关重要的作用。空处引导非限制性定语从句,对后面整个句子进行补充说明,从句中缺少主语,结合“is known to all”可知,此处表示“正如我们所知,众所周知”,应用关系代词as“正如”作引导词,且空处位于句首,as的首字母需大写。
【39题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:为了应对这一严峻形势,我们应该采取有效措施来保护我们共同居住的星球。空处作take的宾语,空前没有表示单数概念的修饰语,应用可数名词measure“措施”的复数形式。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:有人建议我们应该对垃圾进行分类,以缓解这一状况。句子已有谓语,空处是非谓语,“缓解这一状况”是目的,因此用relieve的不定式形式,作目的状语。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意:它有助于分离可回收垃圾,这些垃圾可以被充分利用,在很大程度上帮助节约资源。空处修饰动词utilized,副词fully符合题意,意为“充分地”。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意:它有助于分离可回收垃圾,这些垃圾可以被充分利用,在很大程度上帮助节约资源。to a large extent是固定短语,意为“在很大程度上”。
【43题详解】
考查冠词。句意:由于垃圾分类意义重大,我们应该积极参与将其付诸实践。take an active part in是固定短语,意为“积极参加”,其中active的发音以元音音素开头,故用不定冠词an。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意:学会垃圾分类对我们来说是必须的。空处作介词for的宾语,需用宾格代词us。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意:只有我们所有人共同努力,才能产生巨大的影响,并拥有一个良好的环境。空处作make的宾语,被big修饰,名词difference符合题意,意为“不同”,短语make a big difference意为“产生很大影响”。
六、书面表达:本大题共1小题,共15分。
46. 假定你是李华,外教Kate计划将你们班的英语作文汇编成册。请给Kate写封邮件,内容包括:
(1)建议配图。
(2)自荐承担画图工作。
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。
Dear Kate,
It’s a great idea to make a collection of our English essays.
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Kate,
It’s a great idea to make a collection of our English essays. This compilation will surely be a wonderful showcase of our English learning achievements. I have a suggestion that might enhance the overall quality of this collection — adding relevant pictures.
Pictures can play a vital role in making the essays more engaging. For example, if an essay is about a travel experience, a vivid picture of the described scenery can bring the story to life, helping readers better visualize the places and emotions.
I’m quite interested in contributing to this project. As I have been learning drawing for years and have a good command of various drawing techniques, I believe I can create pictures that perfectly match the themes of the essays.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是李华给外教Kate写的邮件。外教Kate计划将班级英语作文汇编成册,李华在邮件中提出配图的建议,并自荐承担画图工作。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
帮助:help →assist
至关重要的:vital → crucial
增强:enhance → boost
各种各样的:various→ a variety of
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Pictures can play a vital role in making the essays more engaging.
拓展句:Pictures, which are an important visual element, can play a vital role in making the essays more engaging.
【高分句型1】I have a suggestion that might enhance the overall quality of this collection — adding relevant pictures.(运用了that引导定语从句)
【高分句型2】As I have been learning drawing for years and have a good command of various drawing techniques, I believe I can create pictures that perfectly match the themes of the essays.(运用了As引导原因状语从句;省略引导词that的宾语从句;that引导的定语从句)
七、任务型读写:本大题共1小题,共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。
At the library, Nate Jasper noticed a sign for the “First Annual Highland Drawing Contest.” It asked for artwork showing the unique beauty of their town. Noticing his interest, the librarian, Ms. Kim, handed him a flyer. “The winning drawings will be displayed right here in the library,” she added.
Sitting on the library steps outside, Nate was lost in thought. He had always loved art. He could never have too many sketchpads (素描本) and crayons. “I have to enter this contest!” he said to himself.
But something troubled him. Years of living in the small town had convinced him that it was a dull place. “There’s nothing special about it — only ordinary farms, animals, and trees!” he frowned. “What will I draw?”
Just then, Briana Williams, a new girl in his class who had just moved from Houston, a large modern city in Texas, walked out. Spotting Nate, she sat down beside him and noticed the flyer. “A drawing contest? That sounds fun!”
“Not really,” Nate sighed. “Trust me, this town is a big bore.”
Briana looked surprised. “Well, everything here may seem boring to you, but to me, it’s all new! I’d love to see more of it. Show me around sometime. And bring your sketchpad — you might find something worth drawing.”
The next Saturday, they wandered down a quiet lane together. Briana stopped beneath a large maple and gazed up in awe. Nate paused beside her. At first, it felt strange to admire a tree he’d passed a hundred times. But as he followed her gaze, the sun was shining through the branches, turning the red and yellow leaves into a sea of burning gold.
“There’s nowhere this quiet and pretty in Houston,” Briana said softly.
Nate felt something clicked in his mind. Highland wasn’t a big bore — he was just too used to it. He began to wonder what other hidden beauty was waiting to be discovered.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm.
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On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded.
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【答案】Possible Version
Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm. Briana’s eyes lit up, and the two set off right away. When they arrived, Briana gasped, “This is amazing!” Her wonder was infectious — Nate looked around, feeling as if he were seeing the farm for the first time. Golden wheat fields swayed in the breeze like a rolling ocean, fluffy sheep grazing peacefully in the sunlight. He stood there, completely captivated. Then, Briana gently nudged him. “You should draw this, Nate. It’s a perfect scene.” That was it. Nate pulled out his sketchpad immediately, his pencil dancing across the paper. As his painting took shape, he wondered why he had never thought to draw the farm before.Once he looked closely, it really was a fascinating place. By sunset, his sketchpad was filled with lively drawings.
On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. Local residents gathered around, buzzing with anticipation. Nate stood nervously among them, his heart pounding. Ms. Kim stepped onto the stage. “Every drawing captures the unique beauty of our town,” she said warmly, “but one work truly stood out.” She paused, and then announced Nate’s name. He walked up in disbelief, hands trembling as he accepted the award. The audience applauded loudly, and Briana waved at him from the crowd, beaming with pride. Nate stepped back, looking at his winning piece on the wall — a vivid scene of Grandpa’s farm bathed in golden sunlight. A warm smile spread across his face — beauty had always been there, and sometimes all it took was a pair of fresh eyes to see it.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了Nate在图书馆看到“第一届高地绘画比赛”的通知后,原本觉得小镇平淡无奇的他,在同学Briana的启发下,开始重新发现小镇的独特之美,并决定参加比赛的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“受到启发的Nate建议他们去他爷爷的农场看看”可知,第一段可描写Nate和Briana在爷爷农场里的所见所感,以及Nate决定画农场参加比赛。
②由第二段首句内容“颁奖典礼那天,图书馆里挤满了人”可知,第二段可描写Nate的画获奖,以及他的获奖感言,表达他对小镇美丽的新认识。
2.续写线索:参观农场——发现农场之美——决定画农场参加比赛——颁奖典礼——Nate获奖——发表获奖感言——重新认识小镇之美
3.词汇激活
行为类
①出发:set off/depart/leave for
②到达:arrived/get to/reach
③走上舞台:step onto the stage/walk onto the stage/go up on the stage
情绪类
①紧张:nervously/anxiously/with tension
②怀疑:disbelief/doubt/skepticism
【点睛】【高分句型1】Her wonder was infectious — Nate looked around, feeling as if he were seeing the farm for the first time.(运用了现在分词作状语以及as if引导表语从句)
【高分句型2】As his painting took shape, he wondered why he had never thought to draw the farm before.(运用了as引导时间状语从句以及why引导宾语从句)
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