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什邡中学高2022级平行实验班第二学期第二次月考
英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分, 满分 7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why is the woman going to the post office
A. To get something. B. To post a letter. C. To meet someone.
2. How will the man to go Colorado
A. By car. B. By air. C. By train.
3. What will the woman probably do this afternoon
A. Do some cleaning. B. Take a class. C. Do Mark a favor.
4. How has the weather most probably been like recently
A. Warm. B. Cold. C. Very hot.
5. What are most probably the speakers
A. Librarians. B. Students. C. Teachers.
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, 从每题所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题 5秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
6. Why did the woman go to Paris about ten days ago
A. To go for a job interview.
B. To go shopping.
C. To work
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A job interview. B. An exciting trip. C. Some difficult questions.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
8. What isn’t served in the restaurant these days
A. Chicken. B. Beef. C. Pork.
9. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. Over the phone.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
10. How does the man feel when he knows the train is late
A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Happy.
11. How long did it take the man to get to the train station
A. One and a half hours. B. About two hours. C. Two and a half hours.
12. Which waiting room should the man go to
A. The first waiting room.
B. The second waiting room.
C. The third waiting room.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
13. Where did the man see the woman’s purse
A. In a taxi. B. At a restaurant. C. In a bank.
14. Why does the woman think her purse isn’t at the store
A. She didn’t use it there.
B. She didn’t take it with her.
C. She felt it in her pocket.
15. Why did the woman use her purse at the library
A. To take out a piece of paper.
B. To take out her library card.
C. To buy some children’s books.
16. What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Friends. C. Brother and sister.
听下面一段独白，回答小题。
17. Where does David work
A. At a hospital. B. At a school. C. At a company.
18. How old is Tom
A. 28. B. 30. C. 32.
19. Whose son is Jim
A. David’s. B. Tom’s. C. Alice’s.
20. How does Ann usually look
A. Happy. B. Worried. C. Bored.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Getting close to nature
The Lakes Acquarium
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, LA128AS
Located at Lakeside on the south-western tip of Lake Windermere, the aquarium has a variety ofstrange and wonderful aquatic wildlife, as well as a small selection of land-dwelling creatures.
Contact details: lakesaquarium.co.uk/info@lakesaquarium.co.uk/Parques Reunidos YouTube channel
Cost:Adult $8.50,　　Children aged 3 to 15 $6 　　Children under 3(Free)
Seasonal opening: Open daily from 10 am; Close:4:30pm
Things to see
The lakes of cumbria may appear peaceful on the surface, but they hide a whole world of fascinatingand curious creatures, with many of them on display at the aquarium. There are sections covering both local lakes and those from further afield. In the Lake District section you can view native creatures such as crayfish (淡水龙虾) and perch (鲈鱼), as well as mammals (哺乳动物) such as harvest mice.
Children are encouraged to learn more about the water cycle and how this determines the landscapes wesee around us. There is an Asian otter enclosure (围场) with feeding times and talks available. Watch out for the piranhas (水虎鱼) in the Americas section, and visit the creatures of the rainforests that include marmosets (狨) and boa constrictors (蟒蛇).
Guided Tours
The advised maximum group size for a guided tour is 25 people -larger groups will be divided intomore manageable numbers for guided tours. We recommend that you allow at least one to one and a half hours for the guided tour.
Birthday Party
A guide will accompany your party on a special interactive tour of the aquarium. Party bookings for aminimum of 10 paying visitors only.
Booking and information for party tours: call 015395 30153 ext 203.
Useful Information
While there is no cafe in the Lakes Aquarium building, there are two cafes in the buildings adjacent (相邻的). 1872 serves Starbucks coffee as well as sandwiches and sweet treats,and also has a selection ofgifts available for purchase. Oscars in the station-building serves hot and cold meals with great views of the lake.
1. If Mr Brown wants to visit the Lakes Aquarium with his 2-year-old son,how much does he have to pay
A. $6. B. $8.50. C. $14.50. D. $20.50.
2. What creatures can you see in the Americas section
A crayfish and perch. B. mammals. C. piranhas. D. marmosets.
3. How can you book a party tour
A. By visiting lakes aquarium in person. B. By calling 015395 30153 ext 203.
C. By emailing info@lakesaquarium.co.uk . D. By subscribing to Parques Reunidos YouTube channel.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了去Acquarium湖旅游的详细信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Cost: Adult $8.50, Children aged 3 to 15 $6 Children under 3(Free)(费用：成人 $8.50，3至15岁儿童 $6，3岁以下儿童（免费）)”可知，3岁以下的孩子免费，如果Brown和他两岁的儿子去游览Acquarium湖，只需要花费一张成人票$8.50，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Things to see部分下的“Watch out for the piranhas(水虎鱼)in the Americas section, and visit the creatures of the rainforests that include marmosets(狨)and boa constrictors(蟒蛇).(观看美洲部分的水虎鱼，并参观包括狨猴和蟒蛇在内的热带雨林生物。)”可知，在美洲部分你可以看到水虎鱼，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Birthday Party部分中的“Booking and information for party tours: call 015395 30153 ext 203(派对之旅的预订和信息：请致电 01539530153转203)”可知，你可以通过拨打01539530153转203来预定派对之旅，故选B。
B
I can’t miss the little old lady with her kerchief (方头巾) on her head a black umbrella blowing all over. I can tell she is freezing. She is standing at a bus stop, and I’m driving by, late for my early morning shift. I decide to stop and offer her a ride.
Of course, she declines, but when I ask again and insist, finally, she gets in the car. I take her to her destination, and by the time she gets out of my car, she is smiling and thanks me.
I was late for work that day, but I was so glad that I stopped. That was 40 years ago, and the beginning of a new habit, one that continues when I’m out driving in bad weather.
If there’s someone at a bus stop, especially if it’s an elderly person waiting at off hours and in bad weather, I will pull over and ask if they need a ride.
Once, a young doctor jumped in. She had finished a long shift and had been waiting and waiting at the bus stop. She had no hesitation and, for the first time, I was able to help someone who performs miracles (奇迹) on a daily basis. That felt good.
But the best part of my ride offers is the conversation. I do tend to ask a lot of questions: where are you from, where are you going, family, background, pets and whatever else comes to mind. Surprisingly, everyone wants to chat. We are usually laughing by the time the ride is over. “What a shame!” I often think when they hop out, as the stories were just getting started.
Now as retirement approaches, I believe I have found my calling. I will be happy to join a community driving program to take people to one appointment or another — or perhaps just to the coffee shop to sit and listen for an hour.
As the years pass, perhaps I will be the one standing at the bus stop. Perhaps there will be somebody who rolls down a window and offers me a seat for a little ride. I will continue to take that leap of faith in the kindness of strangers.
4. What are the first three paragraphs mainly about
A. How the author started offering rides.
B The value of the author’s actions.
C. An old lady who impressed the author.
D. An accident that happened 40 years ago.
5. What does the author like most about her ride offers
A. Helping people who contribute to society.
B. People accepting her offer without hesitation.
C. Chatting with her passengers.
D. Making friends with her passengers.
6. What does the author plan to do
A. Become a taxi driver after retirement.
B. Continue driving people to their destinations.
C. Wait to be offered a ride at a bus stop.
D. Share her stories with more people.
7. What message does the author want to convey
A. Elderly people need more care and support.
B. It is important to find a purpose in life.
C. Offering rides to strangers involves risks.
D. Always believe in the goodness in people.
【答案】4 A 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。我在恶劣的天气里开车时，会让在寒风冷雨中等车的人们搭便车。我坚持这个习惯40年，最喜欢的部分是与他们之间的谈话。随着岁月流逝，也许站在公交车站的人会是我，当有人摇下车窗时，我会继续相信陌生人的善良。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“I decide to stop and offer her a ride.(我决定停下来载她一程)”，第二段“Of course, she declines, but when I ask again and insist, finally, she gets in the car. (当然，她拒绝了，但当我再次询问并坚持时，她终于上车了)”和第三段“I was late for work that day, but I was so glad that I stopped. That was 40 years ago, and the beginning of a new habit, one that continues when I’m out driving in bad weather.(那天我上班迟到了，但我很高兴我停下来了。那是40年前的事了，一个新习惯的开始，当我在恶劣的天气里开车时，这个习惯还会继续)”可知，前三段主要讲的是作者是如何开始提供搭车服务的。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“But the best part of my ride offers is the conversation.(但我提供的乘车服务中最棒的部分是我们之间的对话)”可知，在行车过程中，作者最喜欢的是与乘客聊天。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Now as retirement approaches, I believe I have found my calling. I will be happy to join a community driving program to take people to one appointment or another — or perhaps just to the coffee shop to sit and listen for an hour.(现在，随着退休的临近，我相信我已经找到了自己的使命。我将很乐意参加一个社区驾驶项目，带人们去赴约——或者只是去咖啡店坐下来听一个小时)”可知，作者打算继续把人们送到目的地。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“As the years pass, perhaps I will be the one standing at the bus stop. Perhaps there will be somebody who rolls down a window and offers me a seat for a little ride. I will continue to take that leap of faith in the kindness of strangers.(随着岁月的流逝，也许我会是那个站在公共汽车站的人。也许会有人摇下车窗，让我坐一会儿。我将继续相信陌生人的善意)”可知，作者想要传达的信息是：相信陌生人的善意。故选D。
C
Facebook parent company Meta recently showed how the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool can translate between English and the Hokkien language. Its project required different, unusual development methods. That is because Hokkien is mainly a spoken language. It does not have a widely used written form.
Generally, developers of translation systems train AI models on very large amounts of written text in the target languages. This arms the system with many different language examples and combinations in an effort to produce the most correct results.
In general, AI-powered translation systems have improved greatly in recent years. It is now easier than ever to get translation help online or on devices to make international communication better. But one problem with such systems is that there are delays linked to the translation process. For example, when the system records spoken speech, the words are first converted into text and then translated by an AI system. Then, the translated words are converted back into speech so they can be heard.
The unusual part of the Meta project is that the development team did not have large amounts of Hokkien language text to feed into the AI system.
Hokkien is a dialect of Chinese. It is spoken by millions of people in Fujian Province and Taiwan. Additionally, it is also widely spoken in some areas in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. Generally, families passed down the language throughout the generations.
Meta said it used several different methods to create the new system to translate to and from Hokkien and English. The team trained its AI models on written text examples from another version of Chinese, Mandarin, which is similar to Hokkien. In addition, Méta developers used an encoding tool designed to compare spoken Hokkien to similar English text. The team also worked closely with Hokkien speakers to make sure the results were correct.
The company said, however, that its Hokkien translation model is still a work in progress. It noted that the system is only able to translate one full sentence at a time at the moment.
8. What makes Meta’s project of translating Hokkien unusual
A. The lack of its written form. B. The special Chinese writing system.
C. The limited speakers of Hokkien. D. The complex language examples and combinations.
9. What does the underlined word “converted” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Transformed. B. Guided. C. Sorted. D. Returned.
10. What do AI-powered translation systems fail to do now
A. Get everyone to have access to online translation.
B. Use devices to communicate internationally.
C. Provide a real time translation at any place.
D. Produce the most correct translation results
11. What is the main idea of the sixth paragraph
A. How Mandarin is similar to Hokkien. B. How Hokkien speakers speak Hokkien.
C. How English text is translated into Hokkien. D. How Meta’s translation system translates Hokkien.
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了Meta公司利用人工智能进行英语和闽南语之间进行翻译，介绍了其工作方式以及存在的问题。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“That is because Hokkien is mainly a spoken language. It does not have a widely used written form.(那是因为闽南语主要是一种口语。它没有广泛使用的书面形式)”以及第四段“The unusual part of the Meta project is that the development team did not have large amounts of Hokkien language text to feed into the AI system.( Meta项目的不同寻常之处在于，开发团队没有大量的闽南语文本输入到AI系统中)”可知，缺乏书面形式让Meta的闽南语翻译项目与众不同。故选A。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“For example, when the system records spoken speech, the words are first”以及后文“into text and then translated by an AI system.”可知，当系统记录语音时，单词首先应该是被转换成文本，然后由人工智能系统翻译。故画线词意思是“转换”。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“But one problem with such systems is that there are delays linked to the translation process. (但这种系统的一个问题是，翻译过程中存在延迟)”和最后一段“The company said, however, that its Hokkien translation model is still a work in progress. It noted that the system is only able to translate one full sentence at a time at the moment.(然而，该公司表示，其闽南语翻译模式仍在进行中。该公司指出，该系统目前一次只能翻译一个完整的句子)”可知，人工智能翻译系统现在做不到随时随地提供实时翻译。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第六段“Meta said it used several different methods to create the new system to translate to and from Hokkienand English. The team trained its AI models on written text examples from another version of Chinese, Mandarin, which is similar to Hokkien. In addition, Meta developers used an encoding tool designed to compare spoken Hokkien to similar English text. The team also worked closely with Hokkien speakers to make sure the results were correct.(Meta表示，他们使用了几种不同的方法来创建新的闽南语和英语的翻译系统。该团队用另一种类似闽南语的中文普通话的书面文本示例来训练人工智能模型。此外，Meta的开发人员使用了一种编码工具来比较闽南语口语和类似的英语文本。该团队还与说闽南语的人密切合作，以确保结果的正确性)”可知，第六段的主旨是Meta的翻译系统是如何翻译闽南语的。故选D。
D
Language learning apps are very popular now and offer opportunities to learn vocabulary and practice grammar. But there has been a discussion about just how effective such apps can be.
Among the most popular apps are Duolingo and Busuu. A former research found positive results on the use of them. But it mainly concentrated on studies with learners who had signed up for language courses and these apps worked as an after﹣class support, so the results were not always reliable. A recent study of 4, 095 Busuu users has been carried out to find out if users can actually learn a language with an app.
Busuu provides learning materials for 12 different languages. It offers special models where some contents are ready for use for free while some contents are not. We find that its users are an even mix of men and women. More than half consider themselves to be at the beginner level because there is a reduction in users as their language levels go up. Most people use the app because of personal interest, or because they want to study or live abroad. Female users are likely to use it less often but for longer periods of time than male users.
Feedback in the app is highly thought of. More than 92% of the users say that the app has met their expectations and 86% consider the app as very good or good. In fact, more than 80% of the users surveyed strongly agree that using the app has helped them improve their knowledge of the language they are learning.
Besides, language learning apps also create an environment where mistakes are only known to the users, and this can address the performance nervousness that many learners suffer from when asked to speak a foreign language. So language teachers should encourage their students to use them to do the grammar work, leaving precious class time for more language communication.
12. What’s the reason why the results of the former research weren’t always reliable
A. It used out-of-date methods. B. It just focused on positive results.
C. It was only carried out before class. D. It only considered users of a limited kind.
13. What can we learn about the app Busuu from the text
A. All the contents are free to use. B. Users use it for diverse purposes.
C. It’s used by more advanced learners. D. It’s more popular with female learners.
14. What does the underlined word “address” in the last paragraph mean
A. solve. B. organize. C. increase. D. practice.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. Students should be required to use apps for homework after class.
B. Language learning apps are very popular with most language teachers.
C. Students won’t suffer nervousness in learning languages by using Busuu.
D. Language learning apps are effective and satisfactory to language learners.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍语言学习应用程序的功能和作用，即对语言学习者积极、有效，让大部分用户感到满意。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“But it mainly concentrated on studies with learners who had signed up for language courses and these apps worked as an after-class support, so the results were not always reliable.（但它主要集中在哪些注册了语言课程学习者身上，这些应用程序只是作为课后支持，所以结果并不总是可靠）”可知，以前的研究结果不总是可靠的，因为它只考虑了有限种类的用户。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Most people use the app because of personal interest, or because they want to study or live abroad.(大多数人使用该应用程序是因为个人兴趣，或者因为他们想在国外学习或生活。)”可知，大多数用户使用Busuu应用程序是因为有着不一样的目的。故选B。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据最后一段“Besides, language learning apps also create an environment where mistakes are only known to the users”（此外，语言学习应用程序还创造了一个只有用户知道错误的环境）可知，这可以解决学习者被要求说外语时所遭受的紧张表现，由宾语“the performance nervousness that many learners suffer from”（许多学习者在被要求说外语时所遭受的表现紧张的情况。）并结合语境可推知划线词意思是“解决”，A. solve解决；B. organise组织；C. increase增加；D. practice练习。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Language learning apps are very popular now and offer opportunities to learn vocabulary and practice grammar. But there has been a discussion about just how effective such apps can be.(语言学习应用程序现在很流行，提供了学习词汇和练习语法的机会。但人们一直在讨论这类应用的有效性)”结合文章主要介绍语言学习应用程序的功能和作用，即对语言学习者积极、有效，让大部分用户感到满意。由此判断，这篇文章的主旨是语言学习应用程序对语言学习者来说是有效和令人满意的。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When high school students spend time memorizing and reciting a poem, they develop confidence by engaging deeply with language. Here are my five Cs-things I’ve observed from several years of teaching students through Poetry Out Loud, from selecting a poem to performing at the state competition.
Choice.____16____ Students learn how to search for poems, and they have complete discretion (判断力) over the poem they will perform. Students often gravitate (被吸引) to poems that fit their reading level and also match a personal interest or philosophy, which is great. But there are also lots of unexpected mismatches that end up stretching students’ skills in ways a teacher could not work out.
Concrete learning task. Learning just one poem well gives students a finite and concentrated experience with language. ____17____ I’ve seen students with all manner of challenges get up and do something they thought was impossible, in large part because it involves a single, repeated exercise.
Continuing learning. Students learn a poem that will likely stay with them for years, if not forever. Poems contain mysteries and complexities that reveal themselves slowly- and sometimes even suddenly-over time. ____18____
Confidence. Recitation is the perfect introduction to public speaking skills. All students need to be able to speak effectively in front of others. ____19____Students learn elements of physical presence, voice, speed, volume, and tone without having to present their own work, which is more frightening for most students.
____20____Students are not asked to memorize much anymore, yet many of them take pleasure in the act of repetition and remembering. They like testing themselves and realizing that they can in fact recall lines. For English language learners, many autistic students, and other exceptional learners, reciting poetry is an especially powerful way to understand language and build confidence. For our kids who need small victories, mastering one poem is a welcome relief.
A. Practice memorizing poems.
B. Challenging memory and recall.
C. This is the first step of the exercise.
D. Performing a poem is a bit like acting.
E. And every student can learn one poem.
F. Therefore, it is a lasting course to learn poems.
G. As a result, it is beneficial for students to learn poems.
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. F 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是作者通过Poetry Out Loud教学生的几年里观察到的学生学习的方法。
【16题详解】
空前说“Choice.(选择。)”，是作者要讲的第一个所观察到的学生的行为，C选项“This is the first step of the exercise.(这是练习的第一步。)”说明了这是第一步，也是作者第一个要说的内容，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选C。
【17题详解】
空前说“Learning just one poem well gives students a finite and concentrated experience with language.(只要学好一首诗，学生就能获得有限而集中的语言体验。)”，空格处应该对学生学一首诗进行进一步的讲解，E选项“And every student can learn one poem.(每个学生都可以学一首诗。)”中的“learn one poem”和空前“Learning just one poem”相一致，重申了学生都可以学习一首诗，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
【18题详解】
空前说“Students learn a poem that will likely stay with them for years, if not forever. Poems contain mysteries and complexities that reveal themselves slowly- and sometimes even suddenly-over time.(学生们学到的一首诗可能会伴随他们很多年，甚至永远。诗歌包含着神秘和复杂，它们会随着时间慢慢地——有时甚至是突然地——展现出来。)”，这说明学诗对学生的影响是持久的，F选项“Therefore, it is a lasting course to learn poems.(因此，学诗是一门持久的课程。)”说明了学诗是持久的，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
【19题详解】
空前说“Recitation is the perfect introduction to public speaking skills. All students need to be able to speak effectively in front of others.(背诵是公众演讲技巧的完美入门。所有的学生都需要能够在别人面前有效地说话。)”，空后说“Students learn elements of physical presence, voice, speed, volume, and tone without having to present their own work, which is more frightening for most students.(学生们无需展示自己的作品，就可以学习身体展示、声音、速度、音量和语气等要素，这对大多数学生来说更可怕。)”，说明把诗表演出来像是演戏，D选项“Performing a poem is a bit like acting.(表演一首诗有点像表演。)”说明了在公开场合背诗就像表演，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
【20题详解】
空格处是本段主题句，由空后的“Students are not asked to memorize much anymore, yet many of them take pleasure in the act of repetition and remembering. They like testing themselves and realizing that they can in fact recall lines.(学生们不再被要求记忆太多东西，但他们中的许多人却从重复和记忆中获得乐趣。他们喜欢测试自己，并意识到他们实际上可以回忆起台词。)”可知，本段主要讲的是学生在学诗时会挑战他们的记忆力，B选项“Challenging memory and recall.(挑战记忆和回忆。)”概括了本段内容，可作为主题句，故选B。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节;满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
I’ve been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot and I ____21____ my work. However, I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in trouble, so I ____22____ the United Nations.
The Central African Republic is a relatively small country. Since it got ____23____ from France in the 1950s, there have been many violent conflicts between the government and rebels (反叛者). In 2012, a civil war began, due to which, over one million people were forced to ____24____ their homes and there were many deaths and injuries. ____25____, the United Nations launched a peacekeeping ____26____ in the country.
We peacekeepers ____27____ cities and villages to ____28____ that no conflict is occurring and help bring supplies of food and medicine. We are a ____29____ that can keep people in conflict apart.
As a woman, I am particularly _____30_____ as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country. When they see how others respect me, they feel that they also _____31_____ to be respected and treated _____32_____ to man.
My life is not _____33_____ in any way! It’s long hours in a very tough environment. I have basic_____34_____ with just a bed in a shared room. Of course, being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times. However, I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers, and that makes it all _____35_____.
21. A. hated B. changed C. guarded D. enjoyed
22. A. gave in to B. signed up with C. kept up with D. looked up to
23. A. treatment B. inspiration C. technology D. independence
24. A. flee B. return C. sweep D. tend
25. A. In return B. In surprise C. In addition D. In response
26. A. measure B. reputation C. mission D. business
27. A. monitor B. expand C. follow D. block
28. A. report B. prove C. ensure D. predict
29. A. bridge B. castle C. barrier D. shelter
30. A. protected B. valued C. trusted D. doubted
31. A. deserve B. prefer C. plan D. fail
32. A. gently B. equally C. intimately D. honestly
33. A. boring B. rewarding C. difficult D. fancy
34. A. association B. administration C. accommodation D. adaptation
35. A. available B. worthwhile C. ambitious D. educational
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，作者介绍了自己作为联合国维和人员在中非共和国工作的经历。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在此之前，我是一名飞行员，我喜欢我的工作。A. hated憎恨，厌恶；B. changed改变；C. guarded保卫；D. enjoyed享受，喜欢。根据下文的转折“However, I felt it was my duty to help innocent people”可知，作者之前是一名飞行员，虽然喜欢这份工作，但是觉得自己有责任去帮助别人，所以成为了联合国的维和人员，故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，我觉得这是我的责任，帮助陷入困境的无辜的人，所以我和联合国签约了。A. gave in to让步于；B. signed up with签约；C. kept up with跟上；D. looked up to敬仰，崇拜。根据句意及文章首句“I’ve been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years.(过去两年，我一直在中非共和国担任联合国维和人员)”可知，作者觉得有责任帮助陷入困境的人，所以和联合国签约，成为了维和人员，故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：自从20世纪50年代从法国独立以来，政府和叛军之间发生了许多暴力冲突。A. treatment对待，治疗；B. inspiration灵感；C. technology技术；D. independence独立。根据下文“between the government and rebels”可知，中非共和国获得独立以后内乱不断，故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2012年，一场内战爆发，100多万人被迫逃离家园，造成多人伤亡。A. flee逃跑，逃离；B. return返回；C. sweep打扫；D. tend照顾，倾向。根据上文“a civil war began”可知，内战爆发，人民被迫背井离乡，故选A。
【25题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：作为回应，联合国在该国建立了一个维和使团。A. In return作为回报；B. In surprise惊讶地；C. In addition此外；D. In response作为回应。根据语境及空后“the United Nations established a peacekeeping ____6____ in the country.”可知，作为对中非共和国内战的回应，联合国建立了一个维和使团，故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. measure措施；B. reputation名声；C. mission官方使团，代表团；D. business生意。结合语境可知，联合国在南非建立了一个维和使团，故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们维和人员监测城市和村庄，以确保没有冲突发生，并帮助运送食品和药品。A. monitor监视；B. expand扩大；C. follow跟随；D. block阻碍。根据语境及“cities and villages”可知，维和人员监测各个城市和村庄，以防发生冲突，故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. report报道；B. prove证明；C. ensure确保；D. predict预测。根据下文“no conflict is occurring and help bring supplies of food and medicine”可知，维和人员的任务是确保没有冲突发生，并帮助运送食品和药品，故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们是把冲突中的人们隔离开来的屏障。A. bridge桥梁；B. castle城堡；C. barrier屏障；D. shelter避难所。根据下文“that can keep people in conflict apart”可知，此处指“维和人员是把冲突中的人们隔离开来的屏障”，故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一名女性，我尤其受到重视，因为我可以成为该国许多妇女和女孩的榜样。A. protected保护；B. valued重视，珍视；C. trusted信任；D. doubted怀疑。根据下一句中“When they see how others respect me”可知，作者身为女性受到尊重，得到重视，故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她们看到别人如何尊重我时，她们觉得自己也应该得到尊重和平等对待。A. deserve应得；B. prefer更喜欢；C. plan计划；D. fail失败。根据上文“I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country(因为我可以成为该国许多妇女和女孩的榜样)”可知，当地女性看到作者备受尊重，她们觉得自己也应得到尊重，故选A。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. gently温柔地；B. equally平等地；C. intimately密切地；D. honestly诚实地。根据语境及“to be respected”可知，她们认为自己也应该得到尊重和平等对待，故选B。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的生活一点也不奢华！A. boring令人厌倦的；B. rewarding值得做的；C. difficult困难的；D. fancy精致的。根据下一句“It’s long hours in a very tough environment.(工作时间长，环境恶劣)”可知，作者的生活一点也不精致，故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我有基本的住宿，只有一张床和别人合住。A. association协会，联系；B. administration管理；C. accommodation住宿；D. adaptation适应。根据下文“with just a bed in a shared room”可知，此处是描述住宿条件，故选C。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，我知道，由于联合国维和部队的存在，中非共和国更加安全，这一切都是值得的。A. available可获得的；B. worthwhile值得的；C. ambitious雄心勃勃的；D. educational有教育意义的。结合本句的转折“However, I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers”可知，虽然生活条件艰苦，但是看到中非共和国更加安全，作者觉得很值得，故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
This year, China’s express delivery firms ____36____ (handle) 552 million parcels on Nov 11, 1.8 times the usual daily average, the State Post Bureau said Saturday. The country’s courier sector makes good preparations for the peak season that may continue until Nov 20, and the delivery network is running ____37____ (smooth).
____38____ (intend) for young people at first, Singles’ Day (Nov 11) is a time of the year when people, especially singles, loosen their purse strings for online shopping. ____39____ started as an experiment thirteen years ago has turned into the world’s ____40____ (big) single-day shopping gala. The date was chosen for the shopping gala ____41____ Nov 11, written as 11.11, looks like unitary figures representing singles. And the success of the shopping gala, also called “double 11”, owes almost everything ____42____ the internet, in other words, digital technology.
During the past few years the digital economy ____43____ (develop) into one of the dominant economic forces in China. Accordingly, the country has decided to make the digital economy ____44____ driver of development, and promote digital industrialization and digital _____45_____ (evolve) of the industry.
【答案】36. handled
37. smoothly
38. Intended
39. What 40. biggest
41. because##as##since
42. to 43. has developed
44. a 45. evolution
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了今年双十一购物节中国的线上消费活力再一次爆发，双十一表明数字经济是强劲的驱动力。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：国家邮政局周六表示，今年，中国快递公司在双十一处理了5.52亿件包裹，是平时日平均水平的1.8倍。根据“the State Post Bureau said Saturday.”可知，此处陈述过去的事实，使用一般过去时。故填handled。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：国内快递行业为可能持续到11月20日的旺季做好了充分准备，快递网络运行平稳。空处修饰动词is running，需用副词smoothly作状语。故填smoothly。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：光棍节(11月11日)最初是为年轻人设立的，是一年中人们，尤其是单身人士放松钱包上网购物的日子。分析句子结构可知，已有谓语动词is，空处需填非谓语动词作状语，intend和逻辑主语Singles’ Day为逻辑动宾关系，需填过去分词形式，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Intended。
【39题详解】
考查名词性从句。句意：13年前开始的一个实验已经变成了世界上最大的单日购物盛会。空处引导主语从句，从句缺少主语，需用连接代词what引导，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填What。
【40题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意同上。根据句意及空前提示词“the world’s”可知，空处应用形容词最高级形式，即biggest，表示世界上“最大的”单日购物盛会。故填biggest。
【41题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：之所以选择这一天作为购物节的日子，是因为11月11日写成11.11，看起来像是代表单身人士的单数。分析句子结构可知，句子中有两个谓语动词：was chosen和looks like，空处应填连词，设空前后为因果关系，应用连词because/as/since引导原因状语从句。故填because/as/since。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：“双十一”购物节的成功几乎都归功于互联网，换句话说，就是数字技术。owe…to…为固定短语，意为“把……归功于……”。故填to。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：在过去的几年里，数字经济已经发展成为中国经济的主导力量之一。根据时间状语“During the past few years”可知，此处使用现在完成时，主语为the digital economy，助动词用has。故填has developed。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：因此，国家决定以数字经济为发展动力，推动数字工业化和产业数字化发展。driver为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且diver发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a限定。故填a。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意同上。根据空前的形容词digital和空后的介词of可知，此处应填名词evolution，表示抽象概念，不可数。故填evolution。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 成都即将举办第31届世界大学生夏季运动会(31st Summer Universiade), 大运会主办单位现在面向社会招募大运会志愿者，假设你是高一学生李华，听闻此消息，现写一封申请信，申请当大运会的志愿者。
写作内容包括：
1. 自我介绍。2. 自身优势。
写作要求：
①词数：80 -100字(开头已给出, 不计入总词数);
②可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Sir,
Having learnt that you are recruiting volunteers for the 31st Summer Universiade to be held in Chengdu, I’m writing to apply to be one of them.
My name is Li Hua, a senior three student as well as a sports enthusiast. I have many advantages over others. Initially, I have such a good command of oral English that I can communicate with foreign athletes and coaches fluently. Additionally, I am experienced in receiving foreign guests for I once worked as a volunteer in several cross-cultural activities and won praise from the organizers. Last but not least, active and cooperative, I’m easy to get along with and well worth trust.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给成都第31届世界大学生夏季运动会组委会写一封信，申请做志愿者。
【详解】【详解】1.词汇积累
得知：learn→know
优势：advantage→strength
精通：have a good command of→be proficient in
回复：reply→answer
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I have many advantages over others.
拓展句：I have many advantages over others, which makes me feel extremely proud.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Having learnt that you are recruiting volunteers for the 31st Summer Universiade to be held in Chengdu, I’m writing to apply to be one of them.(运用了现在分词的完成式作原因状语)
【高分句型2】Initially, I have such a good command of oral English that I can communicate with foreign athletes and coaches fluently. (运用了such…that…引导的结果状语从句)
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。
Chris and Paul were good friends and on the same school basketball team, The Lions. They loved basketball very much and were both huge fans of the NBA. After school, when they weren’t playing on the court which was next to their building, they were watching a basketball game on TV. Chris’s favourite player was LeBron James. Paul’s favourite player was Tyrone Bogues, although they actually agreed that they were both champions.
Bogues was only 1.6 metres tall, which made him the shortest player ever in the NBA. Guess what Paul was only 1.6 metres tall, too! Paul knew that being shorter than other players meant that he had to practise more. He did not miss a single practice and participated in every training. During all those hours of doing jump shots on his own, he used Bogues as his inspiration. Paul once said firmly, “If Bogues could make it, why not me ”
Their coach was not so sure. Paul had to try out many times just for making the team. He was still usually on the bench, being just a replacement, which was really tough on him. Everyone knew Paul had real skills, and was someone who worked really hard and had a strong desire to play for the team. Chris always comforted him and encouraged him, telling him not to give up. However, Paul didn’t get a chance.
This week, The Lions were playing against their main competitors, The Bears, a team whose record this season had been perfect. They hadn’t lost a single game. It would be a tough one.
Everyone of the Lions played to the best of their abilities. Suddenly, a player and Chris crashed into each other. Pain raced through Chirs’s body. His knee hurt badly. The team gathered around, looking worried. The last quarter was about to begin, and The Lions was behind by 10 points.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“You can’t play anymore,” the doctor said, putting an ice pack on Chris’s knee.
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The coach agreed, “Paul, it’s your time to shine.”
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【答案】 “You can’t play anymore,” the doctor said, putting an ice pack on Chris’s knee. The coach was very sad and told Chris that there were no more players. Then someone recommended Paul, but he said Paul couldn’t play. Meanwhile, another player also suggested letting Paul have a try. Then, Paul asked the coach to let him try and promised that he wouldn’t let him down.
The coach agreed, “Paul, it’s your time to shine.” Paul jumped up and rushed onto the court. And clearly, all the extra hours that he’d spent practicing alone paid off. The other team couldn’t keep up with his energy and speed. He made shot after shot, and the crowd couldn’t stop clapping and cheering. When the game ended, his team had won by two points. The coach was surprised at Paul’s performance. He smiled at Paul and said he’d earned his place on the team.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了克里斯和保罗这对好朋友都是篮球队队员，但是由于保罗不够高，他只能作为替补队员，在一次比赛中克里斯受伤无法继续比赛，在队友们的推荐下保罗上场展现了自己的实力，最终帮助球队赢得比赛的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容““你不能再比赛了，”医生说，并把冰袋放在克里斯的膝盖上。”可知，第一段可描写克里斯不能比赛，大家推荐保罗上场。
②由第二段首句内容“教练表示同意，“保罗，是让你发光的时候了。””可知，第二段可描写保罗在赛场上发挥出色，帮助球队反败为胜。
2.续写线索：建议保罗打比赛——教练不同意——教练最终同意——保罗上场——球队反败为胜——保罗获得认可
3.词汇激活
行为类
①建议：recommend/suggest
②同意：agree/approve
③鼓掌：clap/applaude
情绪类
①悲伤的：sad/unhappy
②惊讶的：surprised/amazed
【点睛】[高分句型1]The coach was very sad and told Chris that there were no more players. （由从属连词that引导的宾语从句作told的宾语）
[高分句型2]And clearly, all the extra hours that he’d spent practicing alone paid off. （由关系代词that引导的定语从句）什邡中学高2022级平行实验班第二学期第二次月考
英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分, 满分 7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why is the woman going to the post office
A. To get something. B. To post a letter. C. To meet someone.
2. How will the man to go Colorado
A. By car. B. By air. C. By train.
3. What will the woman probably do this afternoon
A. Do some cleaning. B. Take a class. C. Do Mark a favor.
4. How has the weather most probably been like recently
A. Warm. B. Cold. C. Very hot.
5. What are most probably the speakers
A. Librarians. B. Students. C. Teachers.
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, 从每题所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题 5秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
6. Why did the woman go to Paris about ten days ago
A. To go for a job interview.
B. To go shopping.
C. To work
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A job interview. B. An exciting trip. C. Some difficult questions.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
8. What isn’t served in the restaurant these days
A. Chicken. B. Beef. C. Pork.
9. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. Over the phone.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
10. How does the man feel when he knows the train is late
A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Happy.
11. How long did it take the man to get to the train station
A. One and a half hours. B. About two hours. C. Two and a half hours.
12. Which waiting room should the man go to
A. The first waiting room.
B. The second waiting room.
C. The third waiting room.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
13. Where did the man see the woman’s purse
A. In a taxi. B. At a restaurant. C. In a bank.
14. Why does the woman think her purse isn’t at the store
A. She didn’t use it there.
B. She didn’t take it with her.
C. She felt it in her pocket.
15 Why did the woman use her purse at the library
A. To take out a piece of paper.
B. To take out her library card.
C. To buy some children’s books.
16. What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Friends. C. Brother and sister.
听下面一段独白，回答小题。
17. Where does David work
A. At a hospital. B. At a school. C. At a company.
18. How old is Tom
A. 28. B. 30. C. 32.
19. Whose son is Jim
A. David’s. B. Tom’s. C. Alice’s.
20. How does Ann usually look
A. Happy. B. Worried. C. Bored.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Getting close to nature
The Lakes Acquarium
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, LA128AS
Located at Lakeside on the south-western tip of Lake Windermere, the aquarium has a variety ofstrange and wonderful aquatic wildlife, as well as a small selection of land-dwelling creatures.
Contact details: lakesaquarium.co.uk/info@lakesaquarium.co.uk/Parques Reunidos YouTube channel
Cost:Adult $8.50,　　Children aged 3 to 15 $6 　　Children under 3(Free)
Seasonal opening: Open daily from 10 am; Close:4:30pm
Things to see
The lakes of cumbria may appear peaceful on the surface, but they hide a whole world of fascinatingand curious creatures, with many of them on display at the aquarium. There are sections covering both local lakes and those from further afield. In the Lake District section you can view native creatures such as crayfish (淡水龙虾) and perch (鲈鱼), as well as mammals (哺乳动物) such as harvest mice.
Children are encouraged to learn more about the water cycle and how this determines the landscapes wesee around us. There is an Asian otter enclosure (围场) with feeding times and talks available. Watch out for the piranhas (水虎鱼) in the Americas section, and visit the creatures of the rainforests that include marmosets (狨) and boa constrictors (蟒蛇).
Guided Tours
The advised maximum group size for a guided tour is 25 people -larger groups will be divided intomore manageable numbers for guided tours. We recommend that you allow at least one to one and a half hours for the guided tour.
Birthday Party
A guide will accompany your party on a special interactive tour of the aquarium. Party bookings for aminimum of 10 paying visitors only.
Booking and information for party tours: call 015395 30153 ext 203.
Useful Information
While there is no cafe in the Lakes Aquarium building, there are two cafes in the buildings adjacent (相邻的). 1872 serves Starbucks coffee as well as sandwiches and sweet treats,and also has a selection ofgifts available for purchase. Oscars in the station-building serves hot and cold meals with great views of the lake.
1. If Mr Brown wants to visit the Lakes Aquarium with his 2-year-old son,how much does he have to pay
A. $6. B. $8.50. C. $14.50. D. $20.50.
2. What creatures can you see in the Americas section
A. crayfish and perch. B. mammals. C. piranhas. D. marmosets.
3. How can you book a party tour
A. By visiting lakes aquarium in person. B. By calling 015395 30153 ext 203.
C. By emailing info@lakesaquarium.co.uk . D. By subscribing to Parques Reunidos YouTube channel.
B
I can’t miss the little old lady with her kerchief (方头巾) on her head, a black umbrella blowing all over. I can tell she is freezing. She is standing at a bus stop, and I’m driving by, late for my early morning shift. I decide to stop and offer her a ride.
Of course, she declines, but when I ask again and insist, finally, she gets in the car. I take her to her destination, and by the time she gets out of my car, she is smiling and thanks me.
I was late for work that day, but I was so glad that I stopped. That was 40 years ago, and the beginning of a new habit, one that continues when I’m out driving in bad weather.
If there’s someone at a bus stop, especially if it’s an elderly person waiting at off hours and in bad weather, I will pull over and ask if they need a ride.
Once, a young doctor jumped in. She had finished a long shift and had been waiting and waiting at the bus stop. She had no hesitation and, for the first time, I was able to help someone who performs miracles (奇迹) on a daily basis. That felt good.
But the best part of my ride offers is the conversation. I do tend to ask a lot of questions: where are you from, where are you going, family, background, pets and whatever else comes to mind. Surprisingly, everyone wants to chat. We are usually laughing by the time the ride is over. “What a shame!” I often think when they hop out, as the stories were just getting started.
Now as retirement approaches, I believe I have found my calling. I will be happy to join a community driving program to take people to one appointment or another — or perhaps just to the coffee shop to sit and listen for an hour.
As the years pass, perhaps I will be the one standing at the bus stop. Perhaps there will be somebody who rolls down a window and offers me a seat for a little ride. I will continue to take that leap of faith in the kindness of strangers.
4. What are the first three paragraphs mainly about
A. How the author started offering rides.
B. The value of the author’s actions.
C. An old lady who impressed the author.
D. An accident that happened 40 years ago.
5. What does the author like most about her ride offers
A. Helping people who contribute to society.
B. People accepting her offer without hesitation.
C. Chatting with her passengers.
D. Making friends with her passengers.
6. What does the author plan to do
A. Become a taxi driver after retirement.
B. Continue driving people to their destinations.
C. Wait to be offered a ride at a bus stop.
D. Share her stories with more people.
7. What message does the author want to convey
A. Elderly people need more care and support.
B. It is important to find a purpose in life.
C. Offering rides to strangers involves risks.
D. Always believe in the goodness in people.
C
Facebook parent company Meta recently showed how the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool can translate between English and the Hokkien language. Its project required different, unusual development methods. That is because Hokkien is mainly a spoken language. It does not have a widely used written form.
Generally, developers of translation systems train AI models on very large amounts of written text in the target languages. This arms the system with many different language examples and combinations in an effort to produce the most correct results.
In general, AI-powered translation systems have improved greatly in recent years. It is now easier than ever to get translation help online or on devices to make international communication better. But one problem with such systems is that there are delays linked to the translation process. For example, when the system records spoken speech, the words are first converted into text and then translated by an AI system. Then, the translated words are converted back into speech so they can be heard.
The unusual part of the Meta project is that the development team did not have large amounts of Hokkien language text to feed into the AI system.
Hokkien is a dialect of Chinese. It is spoken by millions of people in Fujian Province and Taiwan. Additionally, it is also widely spoken in some areas in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. Generally, families passed down the language throughout the generations.
Meta said it used several different methods to create the new system to translate to and from Hokkien and English. The team trained its AI models on written text examples from another version of Chinese, Mandarin, which is similar to Hokkien. In addition, Méta developers used an encoding tool designed to compare spoken Hokkien to similar English text. The team also worked closely with Hokkien speakers to make sure the results were correct.
The company said, however, that its Hokkien translation model is still a work in progress. It noted that the system is only able to translate one full sentence at a time at the moment.
8. What makes Meta’s project of translating Hokkien unusual
A. The lack of its written form. B. The special Chinese writing system.
C. The limited speakers of Hokkien. D. The complex language examples and combinations.
9. What does the underlined word “converted” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Transformed. B. Guided. C. Sorted. D. Returned.
10. What do AI-powered translation systems fail to do now
A. Get everyone to have access to online translation.
B. Use devices to communicate internationally.
C. Provide a real time translation at any place.
D. Produce the most correct translation results
11 What is the main idea of the sixth paragraph
A. How Mandarin is similar to Hokkien. B. How Hokkien speakers speak Hokkien.
C. How English text is translated into Hokkien. D. How Meta’s translation system translates Hokkien.
D
Language learning apps are very popular now and offer opportunities to learn vocabulary and practice grammar. But there has been a discussion about just how effective such apps can be.
Among the most popular apps are Duolingo and Busuu. A former research found positive results on the use of them. But it mainly concentrated on studies with learners who had signed up for language courses and these apps worked as an after﹣class support, so the results were not always reliable. A recent study of 4, 095 Busuu users has been carried out to find out if users can actually learn a language with an app.
Busuu provides learning materials for 12 different languages. It offers special models where some contents are ready for use for free while some contents are not. We find that its users are an even mix of men and women. More than half consider themselves to be at the beginner level because there is a reduction in users as their language levels go up. Most people use the app because of personal interest or because they want to study or live abroad. Female users are likely to use it less often but for longer periods of time than male users.
Feedback in the app is highly thought of. More than 92% of the users say that the app has met their expectations and 86% consider the app as very good or good. In fact, more than 80% of the users surveyed strongly agree that using the app has helped them improve their knowledge of the language they are learning.
Besides, language learning apps also create an environment where mistakes are only known to the users, and this can address the performance nervousness that many learners suffer from when asked to speak a foreign language. So language teachers should encourage their students to use them to do the grammar work, leaving precious class time for more language communication.
12. What’s the reason why the results of the former research weren’t always reliable
A. It used out-of-date methods. B. It just focused on positive results.
C. It was only carried out before class. D. It only considered users of a limited kind.
13. What can we learn about the app Busuu from the text
A. All the contents are free to use. B. Users use it for diverse purposes.
C. It’s used by more advanced learners. D. It’s more popular with female learners.
14. What does the underlined word “address” in the last paragraph mean
A. solve. B. organize. C. increase. D. practice.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. Students should be required to use apps for homework after class.
B. Language learning apps are very popular with most language teachers.
C. Students won’t suffer nervousness in learning languages by using Busuu.
D. Language learning apps are effective and satisfactory to language learners.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When high school students spend time memorizing and reciting a poem, they develop confidence by engaging deeply with language. Here are my five Cs-things I’ve observed from several years of teaching students through Poetry Out Loud, from selecting a poem to performing at the state competition.
Choice.____16____ Students learn how to search for poems, and they have complete discretion (判断力) over the poem they will perform. Students often gravitate (被吸引) to poems that fit their reading level and also match a personal interest or philosophy, which is great. But there are also lots of unexpected mismatches that end up stretching students’ skills in ways a teacher could not work out.
Concrete learning task. Learning just one poem well gives students a finite and concentrated experience with language. ____17____ I’ve seen students with all manner of challenges get up and do something they thought was impossible, in large part because it involves a single, repeated exercise.
Continuing learning. Students learn a poem that will likely stay with them for years, if not forever. Poems contain mysteries and complexities that reveal themselves slowly- and sometimes even suddenly-over time. ____18____
Confidence. Recitation is the perfect introduction to public speaking skills. All students need to be able to speak effectively in front of others. ____19____Students learn elements of physical presence, voice, speed, volume, and tone without having to present their own work, which is more frightening for most students.
____20____Students are not asked to memorize much anymore, yet many of them take pleasure in the act of repetition and remembering. They like testing themselves and realizing that they can in fact recall lines. For English language learners, many autistic students, and other exceptional learners, reciting poetry is an especially powerful way to understand language and build confidence. For our kids who need small victories, mastering one poem is a welcome relief.
A. Practice memorizing poems.
B. Challenging memory and recall.
C. This is the first step of the exercise.
D. Performing a poem is a bit like acting.
E. And every student can learn one poem.
F. Therefore, it is a lasting course to learn poems.
G. As a result, it is beneficial for students to learn poems.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节;满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
I’ve been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot and I ____21____ my work. However, I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in trouble, so I ____22____ the United Nations.
The Central African Republic is a relatively small country. Since it got ____23____ from France in the 1950s, there have been many violent conflicts between the government and rebels (反叛者). In 2012, a civil war began, due to which, over one million people were forced to ____24____ their homes and there were many deaths and injuries. ____25____, the United Nations launched a peacekeeping ____26____ in the country.
We peacekeepers ____27____ cities and villages to ____28____ that no conflict is occurring and help bring supplies of food and medicine. We are a ____29____ that can keep people in conflict apart.
As a woman, I am particularly _____30_____ as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country. When they see how others respect me, they feel that they also _____31_____ to be respected and treated _____32_____ to man.
My life is not _____33_____ in any way! It’s long hours in a very tough environment. I have basic_____34_____ with just a bed in a shared room. Of course, being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times. However, I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers, and that makes it all _____35_____.
21. A. hated B. changed C. guarded D. enjoyed
22. A. gave in to B. signed up with C. kept up with D. looked up to
23. A. treatment B. inspiration C. technology D. independence
24. A. flee B. return C. sweep D. tend
25. A. In return B. In surprise C. In addition D. In response
26. A. measure B. reputation C. mission D. business
27. A. monitor B. expand C. follow D. block
28. A. report B. prove C. ensure D. predict
29. A. bridge B. castle C. barrier D. shelter
30. A. protected B. valued C. trusted D. doubted
31. A. deserve B. prefer C. plan D. fail
32. A. gently B. equally C. intimately D. honestly
33. A. boring B. rewarding C. difficult D. fancy
34. A. association B. administration C. accommodation D. adaptation
35. A. available B. worthwhile C. ambitious D. educational
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
This year, China’s express delivery firms ____36____ (handle) 552 million parcels on Nov 11, 1.8 times the usual daily average, the State Post Bureau said Saturday. The country’s courier sector makes good preparations for the peak season that may continue until Nov 20, and the delivery network is running ____37____ (smooth).
____38____ (intend) for young people at first, Singles’ Day (Nov 11) is a time of the year when people, especially singles, loosen their purse strings for online shopping. ____39____ started as an experiment thirteen years ago has turned into the world’s ____40____ (big) single-day shopping gala. The date was chosen for the shopping gala ____41____ Nov 11, written as 11.11, looks like unitary figures representing singles. And the success of the shopping gala, also called “double 11”, owes almost everything ____42____ the internet, in other words, digital technology.
During the past few years, the digital economy ____43____ (develop) into one of the dominant economic forces in China. Accordingly, the country has decided to make the digital economy ____44____ driver of development, and promote digital industrialization and digital _____45_____ (evolve) of the industry.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 成都即将举办第31届世界大学生夏季运动会(31st Summer Universiade), 大运会主办单位现在面向社会招募大运会志愿者，假设你是高一学生李华，听闻此消息，现写一封申请信，申请当大运会的志愿者。
写作内容包括：
1. 自我介绍。2. 自身优势。
写作要求：
①词数：80 -100字(开头已给出, 不计入总词数);
②可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Sir,
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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。
Chris and Paul were good friends and on the same school basketball team, The Lions. They loved basketball very much and were both huge fans of the NBA. After school, when they weren’t playing on the court which was next to their building, they were watching a basketball game on TV. Chris’s favourite player was LeBron James. Paul’s favourite player was Tyrone Bogues, although they actually agreed that they were both champions.
Bogues was only 1.6 metres tall, which made him the shortest player ever in the NBA. Guess what Paul was only 1.6 metres tall, too! Paul knew that being shorter than other players meant that he had to practise more. He did not miss a single practice and participated in every training. During all those hours of doing jump shots on his own, he used Bogues as his inspiration. Paul once said firmly, “If Bogues could make it, why not me ”
Their coach was not so sure. Paul had to try out many times just for making the team. He was still usually on the bench being just a replacement, which was really tough on him. Everyone knew Paul had real skills, and was someone who worked really hard and had a strong desire to play for the team. Chris always comforted him and encouraged him, telling him not to give up. However, Paul didn’t get a chance.
This week, The Lions were playing against their main competitors, The Bears, a team whose record this season had been perfect. They hadn’t lost a single game. It would be a tough one.
Everyone of the Lions played to the best of their abilities. Suddenly, a player and Chris crashed into each other. Pain raced through Chirs’s body. His knee hurt badly. The team gathered around, looking worried. The last quarter was about to begin, and The Lions was behind by 10 points.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“You can’t play anymore,” the doctor said, putting an ice pack on Chris’s knee.
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The coach agreed, “Paul, it’s your time to shine.”
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