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浙江省温州市2024届高三上学期11月第一次适应性考试英语试题
第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
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Thanks For Giving 4 Miler
Thurs. November 23, 2023
The Event
Sign up today for the 2023 Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Dash that will take place this Thanksgiving in New Albany! Come out and join us for a fun kick off to Thanksgiving Day festivities! As always, 100% of our net proceeds go to help those in need.
All are welcome, including competitive runners, joggers, and walkers wanting to enjoy time with friends and loved ones. Registration ends on November 22, 2023.
The Fee
There is no official race fee. You can give as much or as little as you want. However-a $40 minimum donation is required to get our soft T-shirt. Our goal is to feed as many families in Central Ohio as we can. You can help by running our race, spreading the word, or making a donation. You may bring any donation you want, from a can of soup to cash. Let’s make a difference.
Event Day Timeline
6:30 am: Race day check-in begins.
8:00 am: Opening ceremony (仪式) begins!
8:15 am: Kids Dash begins!
8:30 am: The Thanks For Giving 4 Miler kicks off!
Awards
The top three overall male and female finishers will receive a gift certificate. The top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups will receive a pumpkin (南瓜) pie: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and above. Every participant of the kids race receives a finisher’s medal!
Safety
For safety, please no bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, or participation with pets.
1. What is Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Run
A. A marathon race. B. A charity event.
C. A kid-targeted activity. D. A holiday get-together.
2. What will a man ranking second in his age group be sure to win
A. A soft T-shirt. B. A pumpkin pie.
C. A gift certificate. D. A finisher’s medal.
3. What is required for participation
A. Bringing a donation.
B. Reaching a certain age.
C. Registering in advance.
D. Wearing safety equipment.
B
Five-year-old Mustafa is smiling for the first time in ages. She did not receive a new toy or her favorite candy; rather, she got a wig (假发).
Mustafa had to go through painful procedures after being diagnosed (诊断) with cancer at an early age. Her father expressed her sadness when she lost her hair after months of chemotherapy (化疗). “She saw children her age jumping in playgrounds and spending hours styling their hair, while she couldn’t. Losing her hair made her hopeless, negatively impacting her response to treatment,” the girl’s father said.
Coming from a less fortunate family, Mustafa now sits in a humble hairdresser’s in Cairo, sliding her fingers through her new long hair as she looks in the mirror with fresh enthusiasm. Behind that smile and renewed confidence is Salam, from Egypt, who has been personally funding and designing free wigs for children with cancer to give them power to defeat their illness.
Salam took up his mission when he saw a viral video on social media of a young cancer patient who was excited at receiving a new wig. It was the moment when he decided to provide free wigs to children with cancer to lift up their spirits. “Many families can barely afford expensive cancer treatment costs, let alone costly cosmetic (美容) services that can play a huge role in restoring children’s confidence and giving them strength to continue their treatment,” said Salam.
As part of the self-funded initiative, Salam purchases the necessary requirements to make a wig, while his father helps design hairstyles to serve different children. So far, Salam has helped over 15 children walk out of his shop empowered with big smiles.
Despite the several challenges, Salam said making wigs gives him as much happiness as it does for his young customers. “Children need the emotional and moral support to go through this tough illness.” He added, “Losing their hair drives them to withdraw into themselves out of fear and embarrassment. I cannot help in their treatment, but I can help them get through it.”
4. Why are a toy and candy mentioned in paragraph 1
A. To suggest the girl’s age.
B. To imply a serious illness.
C. To show the shortage of toys.
D. To highlight the value of the wig.
5. What can be learned from the father’s words
A. Hair style matters much.
B. Sports benefit Mustafa.
C. Hair loss depressed Mustafa.
D. Mustafa’s treatment failed.
6. What led to Salam’s decision on the mission
A. His sympathy.
B. Family support.
C. Govemment fund.
D. Mustafa’s enthusiasm.
7. What kind of person is Salam according to the passage
A. Cautious and creative. B. Inspiring and talented.
C. Caring and determined. D. Ambitious and patient.
C
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational technology (EdTech) has brought incomparable convenience and efficiency to classrooms worldwide. However, despite these advancements, it is crucial to recognize the challenges these AI-driven tools pose to the autonomy and professional judgment of instructors.
One of its primary concerns is the depersonalization of instruction. These tools often rely on pre-packaged digital content and standardized solutions, leaving insufficient room for instructors to tailor their teaching methods. Each student possesses unique characteristics. Instructors, armed with their wealth of experience and knowledge, are best positioned to tailor their approaches to these individual needs. However, AI-driven tools restrict their ability to do so effectively, resulting in a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to inspire students to reach their maximum potential.
EdTech companies offer step-by-step solutions to textbook problems. These are intended to act as study aids. However, some students employ this feature as a means to merely copy solutions without comprehending concepts. Consequently, instances of cheating on assignments and exams become widespread. While these tools may offer convenience, students may use external resources or cooperate with others during quizzes, affecting the honesty of their learning outcomes.
The implications of this depersonalization and the increase in academic dishonesty are far-reaching. By decreasing the role of instructors as facilitators of meaningful educational interactions, we run the risk of preventing the growth of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Education should not only focus on knowledge acquisition, but should also develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and apply that knowledge in real-world contexts. It should help one’s mind grow, not simply memorize information. Through dynamic classroom discussions, cooperative projects, and hands-on activities, instructors play a crucial role in developing these essential skills.
While AI-driven EdTech tools undeniably have their virtues, we must not lose sight of the importance of preserving instructor autonomy and educational experience. Instead of relying only on pre-packaged content and standardized solutions, these tools should be designed to empower instructors to adapt and customize their approaches while taking full advantage of the benefits of technology.
8. What do the underlined words “the depersonalization of instruction” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Tailored methods for individuals. B. Instructors’ dependence on Al.
C. Insufficient resources of Al-driven tools. D. The one-size-fits-all approach.
9 What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. A possible solution.
B. A further problem.
C. A well-meant intention.
D. A suggested application
10. In what aspect do students suffer most with AI-driven EdTech education
A. Thinking skills. B. Teamwork building.
C. Interest development. D. Knowledge acquisition.
11. What is conveyed about Al-driven EdTech tools in the last paragraph
A. They should be used widely.
B. Their benefits deserve our attention.
C. Their resources need enriching.
D. They should support instructor autonomy.
D
In 1970s a psychologist named J. P. Guilford conducted a famous study of creativity known as the nine-dot puzzle (九点谜题). He challenged research subjects to connect all nine dots using just four straight lines without lifting their pencils from the page. All the participants limited the possible solutions to those within the imaginary square. Only 20 percent managed to break out of the confinement (束缚) and continue their lines in the white space surrounding the dots.
The fact that 80 percent of the participants were effectively blinded by the boundaries of the square led Guilford to jump to the sweeping conclusion that creativity requires you to go outside the box. The idea went viral. Overnight, it seemed that creativity experts everywhere were teaching managers how to think outside the box. The concept enjoyed such strong popularity that no one bothered to check the facts. No one, that is, before two different research teams-Clarke Burnham with Kenneth Davis, and Joseph Alba with Robert Weisberg-ran another experiment.
Both teams followed the same way of dividing participants into two groups. The first group was given the same instructions as the participants in Guilford’s experiment. The second group was told that the solution required the lines to be drawn outside the imaginary box. Guess what Only 25 percent solved the puzzle. In statistical terms, this 5 percent improvement is insignificant as this could be called sampling error.
Let’s look a little more closely at the surprising result. Solving this problem requires people to literally think outside the box. Yet participants’ performance was not improved even when they were given specific instructions to do so. That is, direct and clear instructions to think outside the box did not help. That this advice is useless should effectively have killed off the much widely spread — and therefore, much more dangerous — metaphor (比喻) that out-of-the-box thinking boosts creativity. After all, with one simple yet brilliant experiment, researchers had proven that the conceptual link between thinking outside the box and creativity was a misunderstanding.
12. What did the nine-dot puzzle study focus on
A. Visual perception.
B. Thinking patterns.
C. Practical experience.
D. Theoretical knowledge.
13. Why did the two research teams run the follow-up experiment
A. To test the catchy concept.
B. To contradict the initial idea.
C. To collect supporting evidence
D. To identify the underlying logic.
14 Which of the following best describes the follow-up experiment
Groundless. B. Inspiring.
C. Fruitless. D. Revealing.
15. Which is the best title for the passage
A. Puzzle Solving: A Key To Creativity
B. Thinking Outside the Box: A Misguided Idea
C. Nine-Dot Puzzle: A Magic Test
D. Creative Thinking: We Fell For The Trap
浙江省宁波市2024届高三上学期11月第一次模拟考试英语试题
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
In September, thousands of monuments, civic buildings and private homes throw open their doors to offer a rare glimpse of normally of-limits spaces. Here are some less-known treasures around the UK.
Guided tour of Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden
Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden will be running special tours as part of the Open Doors-Wales festival. It was built as a memorial to prime minister Wiliam Gladstope, Take a tour of beautiful Reading Rooms housing 150,000 books.
September 16, 10 am-2 pm, booking required.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow
The atmospheric Britannia Panopticon will be showing off its collection of theatrical relics, props and costumes. Sample Victorian items at the world’s oldest surviving music hall without booking.
September 15 and 16, 11 am-5 pm and September 17, 12 pm-5 pm
Gothic Temple, Stowe Gardens
Visitors to Stowe Gardens will be offered a rare chance to see inside the 18th century Gothic Temple. Though it’s normally rented as a holiday let, its circular rooms and mosaic ceilings will be open to prebooked visitors for one weekend.
September 16 and 17, 10: 30 am-4: 30 pm, free of charge
Appleton Tower: School of Informatics, Edinburgh University
As part of Scotland’s Doors Open Days festival, Edinburgh University’s Appleton Tower will be offering tours of the world-leading School, including a visit to the study suite on Level 9 which offers far-reaching views of the Edinburgh skyline.
September 23, 11 am-2 pm, booking in advance.
1. What can visitors do at Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
A. They can appreciate theatre-related items
B. They can listen to the oldest surviving music
C. They can visit a study room with far-reaching scenery.
D. They can read in Reading Rooms with 150,000 books in store.
2. Which of the following will appeal to architecture fans
A. Gothic Temple. Stowe Gardens
B. Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow.
C. Guided tour of Gladstone’s Library. Hawarden
D. Appleton Tower: School of Informatics, Edinburgh University
3. What do Guided tour of Gladstone’s Library and Appleton Tower have in common
A. They both last for four hours. B. They both require early reservations
C. They both honor world famous figures D. They both offer special views to visitors.
B
I was invited to be an instructor at a high-school leadership camp in Michigan. About an hour into the first day, obvious discomfort and shyness of a boy caught my eye. I could sense that this whole experience was foreign to him. He needed a friend. I walked towards him, made my first interaction but failed.
At lunch the next day, as the campers eagerly participated in the camp song, my gaze wandered over noise and was caught by the boy under the tree, sitting alone and staring out of the window. I tried again, with the same questions as before. He again replied, “Yeah, I’m all right. I just don’t really get into this stuff.” As I left the cafeteria, I realized this was going to take more time and effort - if it was even possible to get through to him at all.
Days flew with me spending more time with him and finally came the camp night when I saw what would be one of the most vivid memories of my life. The boy, once confined to the shadows of the tree, was a dancing wonder. I watched as he shared the meaningful time with people at whom he couldn’t even look just days earlier. I couldn’t believe it was the same person.
A few months after the camp, I received an unexpected call from the boy, who informed me of his ongoing immigration to a foreign country. A long pause followed and then he said, “I went back to school with confidence. I made new friends. My grades went up. The past few months were the best of my life.”
In that instant, I realized how easy it is to give a bit of yourself every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I tell this story as often as I can, and when I do, I urge others to look out for their own “boy under the tree”.
4. How did the boy feel at the beginning of the leadership camp
A. Anxious and bored. B. Uneasy and lonely.
C. Proud and enthusiastic. D. Comfortable and confident.
5. What did the author suggest by mentioning “a dancing wonder” in Paragraph 3
A. The boy was expert in dancing. B. The boy became the focus of the camp.
C. The boy contributed considerably to the camp night. D. The boy began to open up and socialize with others.
6. The boy called the author mainly to .
A. show off his recent progress B. express his gratitude to the author
C. recall the best memories in the camp D. share concerns about the approaching immigration
7. What message does the story convey
A. Camps help students shape their character
B. Every student has the opportunity to shine.
C Sincere care makes a difference to students’ growth.
D. Reserved students face more challenges in their lives.
C
When driving, Clara-Marina Martinez takes down any unusual behaviour she sees on the road. She then feeds these into machine-learning algorithms (算法), a form of AI, which are intended to produce a system reliable enough for a car to drive itself without any disturbance from the driver, and cope with all situations on the road. But this proving hard to achieve, carmakers choose to scale back many attempts to do so. Last year, for instance, Uber, a ride-hailing service, sold off its unit developing self-driving cars at a low price.
Autonomous vehicles are boasted as being not just convenient but potentially safer. However, just as people take time to learn how to drive safely, machines are no exception. The RAND Corporation, an American think-tank, calculates that to develop a system 20% safer than a human driver, a fleet of 100 self-driving cars would have to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and cover 14 billion kilometres. At average road speeds, that would take about 400 years.
Carmakers such as Porsche therefore accelerate the development process using simulators (模拟器). These teach software about danger only rarely encountered in reality. Dr Martinez and her colleagues employ “game engines”, the programs that generate photo realistic images in computer games, to do this. These are used to create virtual worlds through which the software can drive.
How quickly, if ever, all this will translate into reality remains to be seen. Both regulators and customers will need to overcome doubt that a software driver really can be safer than human. From Porsche’s point of view, though, there is one other relevant question. Given that much of the reason for owning a sports car is for owners to show off what they regard as their driving skills, just how big a market will there be for a version where software takes those boasting rights away
8. What do the underlined words “scale back” mean in Paragraph 1
A. Make B. Overlook. C. Encourage. D. Reduce.
9. The learning process of autonomous vehicles’ safe driving can be described as___________.
A. time-consuming B. fast-paced
C. thought-provoking D. well-designed
10. What challenge do autonomous vehicles bring to Porsche
A. Ensuring the pleasure of driving B. Making their sports cars affordable.
C. Removing public doubts about safety. D. Integrating game engines into their vehicles.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Porsche: Sports Cars at Risk B. Self-driving Cars: Still Some Way to Go
C. Simulators: The Core of Autonomous Vehicles D. Machine Learning Algorithms: The Arrival of Al
D
Goldfish may seem like simple creatures swimming in a glass tank but they possess a rather complicated navigation system, as discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford Led by Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux, the study aims to shed light on our understanding of how fish, and potentially humans, estimate distances using what could be described as an internal GPS.
Writing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Sibeaux and colleagues report how they created a tank in their experiment with 2cm-wide black and white vertical stripes (条纹) on the walls, connected by similar stripes across the floor. The team trained nine goldfish to swim a set distance of 70cm and then return to their starting point when waved at. The experiment aimed to investigate how the fish would estimate this distance without any gestures, under different patterns.
Over multiple trials, the goldfish averaged a swim distance of 74cm, give or take 17cm, when presented with the vertical 2cm-wide stripes. However, when the stripe pattern was altered to either narrower vertical stripes, checked patterns, or horizontal stripes, the fish’s behavior changed significantly. Narrower vertical stripes led them to overestimating the distance by 36%, while horizontal stripes resulted in highly inconsistent estimations.
According to the researchers, the goldfish appeared to be using an “optic (光学的) flow mechanism” based on the visual density of their environment. They kept track of how frequently the vertical pattern switched between black and white to estimate how far they had traveled. The study suggests that different optic flow mechanisms are used by mammals, including humans, based on angular (有角度的) motion of visual features. The study implies that the use of visually based distance information could have emerged early in the evolutionary timeline.
“This study is novel because, despite knowing that fish respond to geometric information regarding direction and distance, we don’t know how they estimate distances,” Professor Colin Lever, although not involved in the study, said, “it’s exciting to explore fish spatial mapping because fish navigation evolved earlier and better than most mammals.”
12. Why did Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux conduct the study on goldfish
A. To test the accuracy of goldfish’s internal GPS.
B. To create an advanced navigation system for humans
C. To uncover how an inbuilt GPS helps calculate distances.
D. To explore the relationships between goldfish and humans
13. What can we learn about the experiment
A. People gestured the goldfish throughout the experiment
B. The tank was decorated with colorful background patterns
C. Goldfish tended to underestimate distances with horizontal stripes.
D The change in the tank setting led to the goldfish's incorrect judgment.
14. It can be concluded from the fourth paragraph that ____________.
A. optic flow mechanism is unique to humans
B. mammals developed flow mechanism long before goldfish
C. goldfish evaluated the distance with multidimensional visual information
D. visual density of the environment strengthened the locating ability of goldfish
15. What attitude does Professor Colin hold towards the study
A. Neutral. B. Ambiguous.
C. Disapproving. D. Favorable.
浙江省绍兴市2023-2024学年高三上学期11月高考科目诊断性考试英语试题
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
USA TODAY's Best-selling Booklist
USA TODAY collects sales data from booksellers representing a variety of outlets: bookstore chains, independent bookstores, mass sellers, and online retailers. Using that data, we determine the 150 top-selling titles of the week. The top 150 are published online Wednesdays at 6 a m. The
rankings reflect sales from the previous Monday through Sunday.
Fourth Wing by Yarros, Rebecca
"Suspenseful and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros' Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy."-Booklist, starred review.
"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end. A fantasy like you've never read before."- New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L.
Genre: Fantasy-Epic, Fantasy-Romantic
Published: May 02, 2023
Previous Rank: 1
Tom Lake by Patchett, Ann
In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of America's finest writers.
"Ann Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than literature."- The Guardian
Genre: Literary, Family Life -General, Coming of Age
.Published: August 01, 2023
Previous Rank:2
Safe and Sound byStardust, Mercury
Don't panic-Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma'am is here to help! For too many people, the simple act of contacting a repair person can feel like a game of chance. If you've ever felt panicked about opening your home to strangers in order to fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you.
Genre: Maintenance & Repair, Reference
Published: August 22,2023
Previous Rank:n/a
21. What does USA Today do to ensure the reliability of its bestselling booklist
A. Taking the readers' reviews into account.
B. Laying emphasis on the books'previous ranks.
C. Making the list based on the books'monthly sales
D. Obtaining sales data from different distribution channels
22. What do Fourth Wing and Tom Lake have in common according to the reviews
A. Both came out in the August of 2023.
B. Both are connected with the future of family life.
C. Both appeared in the previous rank of the Booklist.
D. Both writers are bestselling authors of New York Times
23. Which book is probably the most popular with DIY lovers
A.Fourth Wing. B. Safe and Sound.
C. Tom Lake. D. The Guardian.
B
It was a sunny afternoon in June of 2022 when 20-year-old Anthony Perry stepped off the train at Chicago's69th Street station. On the platform, two men were fighting bitterly. Then the unthinkable happened: the pair fell over the edge and onto the tracks. One man ended up on his back. Suddenly, he started convulsing (抽搐) unnaturally. He had fallen atop the third rail, the conduit (导线管) for the 600 volts of electricity that powers Chicago's L trains. The aggressor leaped backward, bounded back up onto the platform and disappeared.
Perry couldn't just stand there and watch. He sat at the edge of the platform and eased himself down. He took a few quick bounds and approached the victim. The guy looked dead, his body still moving violently as the electricity pulsed. Gathering up his courage, Perry reached down and grasped the victim's wrist. Instantly, he felt a blast of electric shock shoot through his body. Perry shrank and jumped back. He reached down a second time, and was shocked again. But the third time he seized the man's wrist and forearm and, braving the shock, pulled with all his strength. The guy's body slid briefly along the third rail, coming to rest on the gravel on the outer edge of the tracks.
The man was breathing, but irregularly. Something wasn't right. "Give him chest compressions (按压)！" yelled a woman. Perry was no expert, but for a few moments he worked on the man's heart until the victim began convulsing. Then he heard a sudden noise behind him-medical workers and firefighters had arrived. Perry let the professionals take over. His heart still racing from the electric shocks, he climbed back up onto the platform, grabbed his things and headed home.
The evening news reported the incident. After a friend outed him to the media, Perry became the toast of Chicago. Perry was then recruited by the Chicago Fire Department and is now training to be an emergency medical technician.
24. What made the rescue of the victim particularly difficult
A. The man had lost his consciousness.
B. The victim lay injured on top of a track
C. The rescue r was at risk of an electric shock.
D. The electricity powering trains was hard to cut off.
25. What can be inferred about Perry according to paragraphs 3-4
A. He had received professional first aid training.
B. The local newspaper interviewed him on the spot.
C. His chest compressions played a key role in saving life.
D. His heart beat fast because of nervousness and tiredness.
26. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean
A. Perry landed a job in the Fire Department.
B. The city of Chicago awarded Perry a prize.
C. Chicagoans toasted Perry for his brave deeds
D. Perry got popular and greatly admired in Chicago
27. What is the author's main purpose of writing the text
A. To credit a hero with saving a victim's life.
B. To highlight Perry's courage in stopping a fight.
C. To stress the importance of calmness in rescue work.
D. To display people's cooperation in assisting the victim.
C
Overcoming learning disabilities has long been a challenge for educators and students alike. However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence(AI) technology have shown promise in revolutionizing the way we approach education for students with learning disabilities.
One of the most significant ways Al can assist is through the use of adaptive learning systems. These systems use algorithms(算法) to analyze a student's performance and adjust the learning content and pace accordingly. This personalized approach allows them to progress at their own pace, without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Furthermore, adaptive learning systems can identify areas where a student may be struggling and provide targeted support.
Another way Al can support them is through natural language processing (NLP) technology. NLP enables computers to understand and interpret human language, allowing Al-powered tools to provide real-time feedback on a student's written work. This can be particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia, who often struggle with spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. By providing immediate feedback, students can identify and correct their mistakes, leading to improved writing skills and increased confidence.
Al can also play a role in developing their social and emotional skills. Many students with learning disabilities experience social isolation. AI-powered social robots can recognize and respond to human emotions, allowing students to engage in interactive conversations and activities that help develop their social and emotional intelligence.
While the potential benefits of Al in education are clear, it is essential to recognize Al isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Educators must carefully consider the moral implications of using Al in the classroom and ensure these tools are used responsibly and with the best interests of the students in mind. Moreover, it is crucial to remember Al shouldn't replace human educators but rather serve as a tool to enhance and support their efforts. Teachers play a vital role by providing empathy, understanding, and guidance that cannot be reproduced by a machine. By combining the power of Al with the skills and compassion of human educators, we can create a more inclusive and effective educational environment for all students.
28. How can adaptive systems help students with leaning disabilities
A. By adjusting their learning methods.
B. By analyzing their learning abilities.
C. By satisfying their curiosity in learning.
D. By offering personalized learning guidance
29. What does the underlined word "dyslexia" in paragraph 3 refer to
A. A mental illness affecting human intelligence.
B. A brain disease leading to lack of confidence in study.
C. A language-related skill applied in the learning process.
D. A learning disorder involving difficulty in reading and writing
30. What is the value of Al-powered social robots
A. Engaging students in learning activities.
B. Narrowing the social distance between people.
C. Assisting learners to overcome social isolation.
D. Helping learners adopt effective reading strategies.
31. What does the author say about AI in the last paragraph
A. It can't provide understanding like human educators.
B. It can't create an inclusive learning environment.
C. It can meet a wide range of learning needs.
D. It can guarantee learners' data security.
D
In a groundbreaking effort, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, leading to enhanced health and a longer lifespan for the mice.
Unlike many other species, the rats do not often contract diseases-including cancer-as they age. Vera Gorbunova, the Doris Johns Cherry Professor of biology and medicine at Rochester, along with Andrei Seluanov, a professor of biology, and their colleagues have devoted decades of research to understanding the unique mechanisms (机制) that the naked mole rats use to protect themselves against aging and diseases. The researchers discovered that HMW-HA is one mechanism responsible for the rats' unusual resistance to pared to mice and humans, naked mole rats have about ten times more HMW-HA in their bodies. When the researchers removed HMW-HA from the rat cells, the cells were more likely to form tumors (肿瘤).
“Our study provides a proof of principle that unique longevity mechanisms that evolved in long-lived mammals can be exported to improve the lifespans of other mammals," says Gorbunova. The Rochester rescarchers report in a study published in Nature that they successfully transferred a gene responsible for making HMW-HA from a naked mole rat to mice. This led to improved health and an approximate 4.4 percent increase in the media n lifespan for the mice.
By introducing a specific gene responsible for enhanced cellular repair and protection into mice, the researchers have opened exciting possibilities for unlocking the secrets of aging and extending human lifespan. "It took us 10 years from the discovery of HMW-HA in the naked mole rat to showing that HMW-HA improves health in mice," Gorbunova says. "Our next goal is to transfer this benefit to humans."
They believe they can accomplish this through two routes: either by slowing down the degradation of HMW-HA or by enhancing HMW-HA synthesis. "We hope that our findings will provide the first, but not the last, example of how longevity adaptations from a long-lived species can be adapted to benefit human longevity and health." Seluanov says.
32. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The beneficial effects of HMW-HA on humans
B. The comparison between mice and humans in longevity
C. The process of transferring genes producing HMW-HA.
D. The discovery of a unique mechanism for cancer resistance.
33. What can we learn about the Rochester researchers
A. They have uncovered the secrets of humans.
B. They managed to end the weakening of HMW-HA.
C. They are planning to export longevity genes to humans
D. They have spent 10 years trying to discover HMW-HA
34. What does Seluanov think of the prospect of extending human lifespan
A. Hopeful B. Profitable. C. Doubtful. D. Uncertain.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Promise Shown in Control of Human Genes
B. Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene
C. Achievement Made in Extending Human Lifespan
D. New Breakthrough Paves the Way for Curing Cancer
浙江省湖州丽水衢州三市2023-2024学年高三上学期11月期中教学质量检测考试英语试题
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Four Books about Curious Creatures
In these brilliant books find out about fleas, foxes and some unexpected friendships.
Animal Sidekicks
by Macken Murphy.
Illustrated by Dragan Kordic
This illustrated book explores the idea of symbiosis-animals that form amazing relationships to help each other. You'll learn about clownfish living peacefully with poisonous sea anemone, the frog that lives with a tarantula, and lots more.
The Secret Life of Foxes
by Chloe Petrylak.
Have you ever spotted a fox on the streets of your town at night or even in your back garden Wildlife enthusiasts will love finding out more about the mysterious lives of foxes. As well as lots of interesting information, this book includes great ideas for ways to help foxes near you.
Please Don't Bite Me
by Nazzy Pakpour.
Illustrated by Owen Davey
Did you know that wasps can build nests as much as five metres wide Or that fleas can jump 150 times their own height How do mosquitoes track you down This interesting illustrated book digs out the surprising lives of some of the buzzing, biting and stinging insects that are all around.
Stone age beasts
by BenLerwill.
Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Travel back in time to meet incredible creatures in this beautiful book. It features many of the prehistoric animals that our human ancestors would have met face-to-face in the Stone Age. Learn about the woolly mammoth, the sabre-toothed cat, and the six-metre snake that once slithered along the forest floor.
21. In which book can you find the fish that help clean sharks' teeth
A. Animal Sidekicks.
B. The Secret Life of Foxes.
C. Please Don't Bite Me.
D. Stone Age Beasts.
22. How is the book The Secret Life of Foxes different from others
A. It deals with a curious creature.
B. It has no illustrations in the book.
C. It only attracts wildlife enthusiasts.
D. It doesn't mention relationships of creatures.
23. What kind of creatures are mentioned in the book Stone Age Beasts
A. Amazing and giant ocean life.
B. Mysterious and fascinating birds.
C. Interesting and surprising insects.
D. Unbelievable and ancient animals.
B
From the time he was a young boy, Jim Haskins always had a book in his hand. While other kids were outside playing ball, Jim was usually reading. He could be found in one of his favorite places: curled up underneath the kitchen table or up in the tree that grew in his front yard.
Jim was born in Demopolis, Alabama, during the time of segregation (隔离). Because Jim was Black, he was not allowed to check out a single book at the public library. Libraries were for whites only. The laws of segregation separated Jim from all the books he longed to read. But Jim was determined. He convinced a teacher at school to lend him books of her own. He even managed to get some public library books through a white woman whom his mom worked for doing laundry.
When Jim was a teenager, Black Americans' struggle for equal rights was becoming the civil rights movement. Many brave people were taking risks by refusing to follow unfair segregation laws. Jim went to Montgomery, Alabama, and joined a civil rights group. The group was headed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jim believed in King's nonviolent approach to change. Once, during a peaceful march, Jim was arrested. Because of that, his college expelled him.
He did graduate from another college. Afterward, he went on to teach school in Harlem, a part of New York City. As a teacher, he had trouble finding books that interested his Black students. So he decided to write his own books about successful Black Americans. Through his writing, he met and interviewed many of the people he admired, including Rosa Parks.
Today, libraries have more than one hundred books written by Jim Haskins, the boy who loved to read, and today, children of all races can walk through the doors of any public library and find interesting books that inform, entertain, and inspire them.
24. What can we learn from the description in paragraph 1
A. Jim Haskins studied harder than other kids.
B. Jim Haskins had no interest in playing ball.
C. Jim Haskins was enthusiastic about reading.
D. Jim Haskins preferred to read under the table.
25. What does the underlined word "expelled" in paragraph 3 mean
A. Dismissed. B. Promoted. C.Praised. D. Monitored.
26. Why was Jim Haskins determined to write his own books
A. To rise to be a famous writer.
B. To put an end to segregation.
C. To appeal to Black students.
D. To introduce the people he admired.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Pathways into the Library
B. Anxiety for Knowledge
C. Struggle for Equal Rights
D. Protest against Segregation
C
Some talk of building settlements on the moon or mars to help make sure humanity survives long into the future. Others have their sights set closer to home: on future cities under the ocean.
"Technologically speaking, it is absolutely possible to colonize the bottom of the sea," says Fabien Cousteau, a well-known ocean explorer who once spent 31 days living in what is now the world's only functioning undersea habitat, Aquarius. It's about the size of a school bus and located 62 feet below the ocean surface off the Florida Keys.
Just as astronauts test what it would be like to live in space, aquanauts try out undersea living with an eye on the future. Escaping from disasters such as climate change, wars, or pandemics is one reason to live under the sea. Others include studying, exploring, or appreciating the ocean. It's costly and expensive to constantly keep up an ocean habitat which must pump in or make its own air, electricity, and fresh water. Inhabitants have to deal with high pressure. And infections can develop rapidly due to high humidity.
Despite the challenges, several new ocean habitats and cities are under construction. A series of space station-like undersea living quarters for aquanauts called Proteus are scheduled to be completed by 2025 off Curacao, an island north of Venezuela in South America. An undersea colony called Ven Base Alpha will be built near a hydrothermal vent, which would supply it with energy. Meanwhile, an undersea city called Ocean Spiral in Japan would link its surface to the deep sea, using the difference in pressure to generate energy and produce fresh water. This sounds amazing, but it would be extremely expensive and remains just a design.
Not everyone agrees that building homes in the ocean is a good idea. This type of development could place even more strain on ecosystems that are already struggling with pollution and climate change. It's important to make sure that any construction is done carefully, says Susanne Menden-Deuer, an oceanographer at the University of Rhode Island. Wild undersea habitats should be treated as "the precious, irreplaceable resource that they are," she says.
28. What do we know about Aquarius
A. It is still under construction.
B. It functions as an undersea school bus.
C. It is the only ocean habitat in operation.
D. It only allows a person to live there for 31 days.
29. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The present and future of living under the sea.
B. The reasons and challenges of living under the sea.
C. The purpose and cost of building undersea settlements.
D. The problems and findings of building undersea settlements.
30. What would be the result of building homes in the ocean according to the text
A. Rapid development of undersea habitats.
B. Protection of irreplaceable ocean resource.
C. Negative impacts on undersea ecosystems.
D. Struggles with pollution and climate change.
31. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A textbook.
B. An exam paper.
C. An academic article.
D. A science magazine.
D
Far, far below your feet lies a source of nearly endless energy. Earth's core is about as hot as the surface of the Sun, so hot that it melts the rocky layers above it into magma, or liquid rock. Wouldn't it be great if we could tap into all that energy In some places, we do!
The Geysers is an area north of San Francisco in California where magma's heat turns a reservoir of underground water into steam. This region is home to 18 geothermal power plants. The steam rises up through spaces between the rocks underground, a bit like how steam pours from a teakettle boiling on a stove. The power plant has pipelines that send the steam into the turbines (涡轮机) where electricity flow is generated. Once the steam leaves the turbine, it goes into a cooling tower where it turns back into liquid. Then it's piped back into the reservoir to be reheated again. Other kinds of geothermal power plants pump hot groundwater into the power plant. Then the pressure is reduced, causing the liquid to flash into steam that turns the turbine and generates electricity flow. Once the steam cools and turns back into liquid, it's pumped back down into the reservoir to begin the cycle again.
So why don't we all heat our homes with free steam from the earth First, the heat has to be close enough to the surface for us to reach it. Next, there has to be plenty of underground water to be heated. Finally, there has to be a layer of rock that water or steam can flow through. So in places where all three of those things come together, geothermal energy can be a powerful renewable energy source. Besides, when a geothermal plant returns water back into the hot rocks of a reservoir, it makes the rock crack a bit, which can cause small earthquakes. There's another danger that comes with drilling near magma-pipes and other equipment might melt if they hit a pocket of magma or are caught in`an eruption. One geothermal plant in Hawaii was partially buried by lava in 2018. But engineers are hopeful that the repaired plant will generate even more power. Geothermal energy isn't the answer for everywhere, but it's a piece of the puzzle to help slow climate change.
32. In which part of power plants is the electricity made
A.The turbine. B. The reservoir.
C. The pipeline. D. The tower.
33. What prevents free steam from being widely developed according to paragraph 3
A. Hard surface and possible earthquakes.
B. Changeable climate and unqualified equipment.
C. Limited underground water and thin layers of rock.
D. Unsuitable geological conditions and potential dangers.
34. Why is the buried geothermal plant in Hawaii mentioned
A. To demonstrate the great effort that engineers made.
B. To show the power that the repaired plant can generate.
C. To illustrate the danger caused by drilling near magma.
D. To praise the engineers who repaired the generate plant.
35. What is the author's attitude towards geothermal energy
A. Unconcerned. B. Unclear. C. Doubtful. D. Approving.
浙江省杭州市2023-2024学年高三上学期11月期中教学质量检测英语试题
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
Apply for the 2024-2025 School Year
We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child's next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.
Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024 -2025 school year will be available late September with a January 22, 2024 deadline.
Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due.
Important Dates
September 2023-March 2024 Marist School admissions events
Late September 2023 Marist 2024 -2025 application available in Ravenna
October 2023 - January 2024 Required SSAT testing
December 3, 2023 Open House
January 22, 2024 Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due
February 1, 2024 Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due
February 12, 2024 Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application
March 30, 2024 AAAIS common notification date
April 11, 2024 Deadline to respond to offer of admission
21. Who is this article mainly intended for
A. Students in all grades. B. Students in 6th or 8th grades.
C. Parents of children in 6th or 8th grades. D. Parents of children in 7th to 9th grades.
22. What do we know about Ravenna
A. It deals with entry applications. B. It promotes school management.
C. It is accessible the whole school year. D. It monitors the admissions process.
23. Which can be a possible date for applicants to submit teacher evaluations
A. August 30, 2023. B. January 26, 2024.
C. February 3, 2024. D. March 30, 2024.
B
In 1959, Handler changed how toy dolls were made when she introduced "Barbie" to the world. With her mature figure, Barbie was one of the first "grown-up" dolls to hit the retail market.
Handler wanted to create a toy that was different from the baby dolls that dominated little girls' toy boxes. She wanted a doll that girls could project their future dreams upon and allowed for limitless clothing and career choices. Inspired by paper dolls of the time, Handler, to much disagreement, made sure Barbie had the body of a grown woman.
"My own philosophy of Barbie, " Handler wrote in her autobiography, "was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman had choices. "
There's even a Barbie for cancer patients-Brave Barbie-a partnership between Mattel and CureSearch that sends a bald（光头的） Barbie to families affected by cancer. "Gifting my daughter a Barbie who suffered from cancer was tremendous, " Michelle, a cancer survivor said, "We would play with that Barbie together and I'd heartbreakingly watch her pretend to take the doll to the hospital for chemo（化疗）, or place its long wig on top of its head and tell the doll It's time to be beautiful again.”
Bald Barbie was super brave and went on awesome adventures after chemo. Sometimes she felt sick and needed to sleep, but would feel much better after a rest. Bald Barbie always beat the cancer and went on to live a long and happy life with her family. That Barbie became so much more than a plastic doll - she was a means of communication and a coping mechanism during an extremely distressing time for little families.
24. Why did Handler create Barbie
A. To make a hit in the retail market.
B. To appeal to girls with her diverse outfits.
C. To do a project on women's career choices.
D. To inspire girls to make choices as they wish.
25. How might Michelle feel when watching her daughter with Brave Barbie
A. Sad yet comforted. B. Envious yet proud.
C. Overwhelmed and ashamed. D. Heartbroken and regretful.
26. What does Brave Barbie mean to Michelle's family
A. A reliable emotional support. B. A glue for broken relationships.
C. An effective practical treatment. D. A secret medium of negotiation.
27. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A medical journal. B. A charity brochure.
C. A financial report. D. A story collection.
C
That dinosaurs ate the mammals（哺乳动物） that ran beneath their feet is not in doubt. Now an extraordinary fossil newly described in Scientific Reports, unearthed by a team led by Gang Han at Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology in China, shows that sometimes the tables were turned.
The fossil - dated to about 125 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period - was formed when a flow of boiling volcanic mud swallowed two animals seemingly locked in a life-and-death fight. The one on top is a mammal. This animal is a herbivorous species closely related to the Triceratops（三角恐龙）. Animal interactions such as this are exceptionally rare in the fossil record.
One possibility is that the mammal was eating something already dead, rather than hunting live prey. These days it is uncommon for small mammals to attack much larger animals. But it is not unheard of. And Dr. Han and his colleagues point out that those mammals which eat dead bodies typically leave tooth marks all over the bones of the animals. The dinosaur's remains show no such marks. There is also a chance the fossil could be a fake. - More and more convincing fakes have emerged, as this one did - though Dr. Han and his colleagues argue that the complexly connected nature of the skeletons（骨骼） makes that unlikely, too.
Assuming it is genuine, the discovery serves as a reminder that not all dinosaurs were enormous during the Cretaceous and not all mammals were tiny. From nose to tail, the dinosaur is just 1. 2 meters long. The mammal is a bit under half a meter in length. Despite being half the size, the mammal has one paw firmly wrapped around one of its prey's limbs, and another pulling on its jaw. It is biting down on the dinosaur's chest, and has ripped off two of its ribs. Before they were interrupted, it seems that the mammal was winning.
28. Which idiom is closest in meaning to underlined part "the tables were turned" in paragraph 1
A. The fittest survives. B. The hunters become hunted.
C. Fortune always favors the brave. D. The truth will always come to light.
29. Why does the author mention the "tooth mark" in paragraph 3
A. To prove the fossil was fake.
B. To show the forming of the fossil.
C. To illustrate the process of hunting.
D. To suggest the dinosaur was hunted alive.
30. What makes Dr. Han think the fossil is genuine
A. The size of the fossil. B. The absence of fake fossils.
C. The complexity of the skeletons. D. The consistency of the opinions.
31. What is the function of the last paragraph
A. It offers a cause. B. It highlights a solution.
C. It justifies the conclusion. D. It provides a new discovery.
D
Philosophers have a bad reputation for expressing themselves in a dry and boring way. The ideals for most philosophical writing are precision, clarity, and the sort of conceptual analysis that leaves no hair un-split.
There is nothing wrong with clarity, precision, and the like-but this isn't the only way to do philosophy. Outside academic journals, abstract philosophical ideas are often expressed through literature, cinema, and song. There's nothing that grabs attention like a good story, and there are some great philosophical stories that delight and engage, rather than putting the reader to sleep.
One of the great things about this is that, unlike formal philosophy, which tries to be very clear, stories don't wear their meanings on their sleeve - they require interpretation, and often express conflicting ideas for the reader to wrestle with.
Consider what philosophers call the metaphysics（形而上学） of race-an area of philosophy that explores the question of whether or not race is real. There are three main positions that you can take on these questions. You might think that a person's race is written in their genes （a position known as "biological realism"）. Or you might think of race as socially real, like days of the week or currencies （" social constructionism"）. Finally, you might think that races are unreal - that they're more like leprechauns（一种魔法精灵） than they are like Thursdays or dollars （"anti- realism"）.
A great example of a story with social constructionist taking on race is George Schuyler's novel Black No More. In the book, a Black scientist named Crookman invents a procedure that makes Black people visually indistinguishable from Whites. Thousands of African Americans flock to Crookman's Black No More clinics and pay him their hard-earned cash to undergo the procedure. White racists can no longer distinguish those people who are "really" White from those who merely appear to be White. In a final episode, Crookman discovers that new Whites are actually a whiter shade of pale than those who were born that way, which kicks off a trend of sunbathing to darken one's skin - darkening it so as to look more White.
Philosophically rich stories like this bring more technical works to life. They are stories to think with.
32. What does the author think of philosophical stories
A. The meaning behind is very obvious.
B. They are extremely precise and formal.
C. They often cause conflicts among readers.
D. They are engaging and inspire critical thinking.
33. Which category might "Christmas" fall into according to paragraph 4
A. Social constructionism. B. Anti-realism.
C. Biological realism. D. Literary realism.
34. What is Black No More in paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Racial issues caused by skin colors.
B. A societal view on race and self-image.
C. Black people accepted by the white society.
D. The origin of sunbathing among white people.
35. What is the best title of the text
A. Stories Made Easy B. Stories to Think with
C. Positions in Philosophy D. Nature of Philosophical Writing
参考答案
浙江省温州市2024届高三上学期11月第一次适应性考试英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了今年感恩节在新奥尔巴尼举行的2023年“感谢给予4英里和儿童短跑”活动的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“As always, 100% of our net proceeds go to help those in need.(一如既往，我们100%的净收益将用于帮助那些需要帮助的人)”可知，感谢给予4英里和儿童短跑是一个慈善活动。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups will receive a pumpkin (南瓜) pie(以下年龄组的前三名男女选手将获得一个南瓜派)”可知，在他的年龄组中排名第二的人一定会赢得一个南瓜派。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Registration ends on November 22, 2023.(登记截止日期为2023年11月22日)”可推知，参加活动需要提前登记。故选C。
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了埃及的萨拉姆，他一直在为患有癌症的儿童个人资助和设计免费假发，给他们战胜疾病的力量，后来他决定为患癌症的孩子们提供免费的假发，让他们振作起来。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Five-year-old Mustafa is smiling for the first time in ages. She did not receive a new toy or her favorite candy; rather, she got a wig (假发).(五岁的穆斯塔法这么多年来第一次露出了笑容。她没有收到新玩具或她最喜欢的糖果；相反，她得到了一顶假发)”可推知，第一段提到的玩具和糖果来突出假发的价值。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“She saw children her age jumping in playgrounds and spending hours styling their hair, while she couldn’t. Losing her hair made her hopeless, negatively impacting her response to treatment,(她看到同龄的孩子在操场上蹦蹦跳跳，花上几个小时做发型，而她却不能。失去头发让她绝望，对她的治疗产生了负面影响)”可知，父亲的话表明，脱发使穆斯塔法很沮丧。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的““Many families can barely afford expensive cancer treatment costs, let alone costly cosmetic (美容) services that can play a huge role in restoring children’s confidence and giving them strength to continue their treatment,” said Salam.(“许多家庭几乎负担不起昂贵的癌症治疗费用，更不用说昂贵的美容服务了，而美容服务可以在恢复孩子们的信心、给他们继续治疗的力量方面发挥巨大作用，”萨拉姆说)”可知，萨拉姆很同情这些孩子的遭遇，所以开始行动起来。由此推知，萨拉姆的同情促使他决定执行这项任务。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。第四段中的““Many families can barely afford expensive cancer treatment costs, let alone costly cosmetic (美容) services that can play a huge role in restoring children’s confidence and giving them strength to continue their treatment,” said Salam.(“许多家庭几乎负担不起昂贵的癌症治疗费用，更不用说昂贵的美容服务了，而美容服务可以在恢复孩子们的信心、给他们继续治疗的力量方面发挥巨大作用，”萨拉姆说)”可推知，萨拉姆很有爱心。根据最后一段中的“Despite the several challenges, Salam said making wigs gives him as much happiness as it does for his young customers.(萨拉姆说，尽管遇到了一些挑战，但制作假发给他带来的快乐和为他的年轻顾客带来的快乐一样多)”可推知，萨拉姆是一个意志坚定的人。故选C。
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人工智能与教育技术的融合为世界各地的课堂带来了无与伦比的便利和效率。然而，尽管取得了这些进步，但认识到这些人工智能驱动的工具对教师的自主性和专业判断构成的挑战至关重要。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“Each student possesses unique characteristics. Instructors, armed with their wealth of experience and knowledge, are best positioned to tailor their approaches to these individual needs. However, AI-driven tools restrict their ability to do so effectively, resulting in a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to inspire students to reach their maximum potential. (每个学生都有自己独特的特点。教师拥有丰富的经验和知识，最适合为这些个人需求量身定制他们的方法。然而，人工智能驱动的工具限制了他们有效地做到这一点的能力，导致一刀切的方法无法激发学生发挥最大潜力)”可知，每个学生都有自己独特的特点，人工智能采用一刀切的方法无法激发学生发挥最大潜力。由此可知，划线词组the depersonalization of instruction (教学的去人格化)指的是The one-size-fits-all approach (一刀切的方法)。故选D。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“However, some students employ this feature as a means to merely copy solutions without comprehending concepts. Consequently, instances of cheating on assignments and exams become widespread. While these tools may offer convenience, students may use external resources or cooperate with others during quizzes, affecting the honesty of their learning outcomes. (然而，一些学生利用这一特点作为一种手段，只是复制解决方案，而不理解概念。因此，在作业和考试中作弊的情况变得普遍。虽然这些工具提供了便利，但学生可能会在测试过程中使用外部资源或与他人合作，从而影响他们学习成果的诚实)”可知，第三段主要介绍了另一个问题。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“By decreasing the role of instructors as facilitators of meaningful educational interactions, we run the risk of preventing the growth of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Education should not only focus on knowledge acquisition, but should also develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and apply that knowledge in real-world contexts. It should help one’s mind grow, not simply memorize information. (通过减少教师作为有意义的教育互动促进者的角色，我们冒着阻碍学生批判性思维和解决问题技能发展的风险。教育不应该只关注知识的获取，还应该培养分析、评价和在现实环境中应用知识的能力。它应该帮助一个人的思维成长，而不仅仅是记忆信息)”可推知，在人工智能驱动的EdTech教育中，学生在思维能力方面受到的影响最大。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“While AI-driven EdTech tools undeniably have their virtues, we must not lose sight of the importance of preserving instructor autonomy and educational experience. Instead of relying only on pre-packaged content and standardized solutions, these tools should be designed to empower instructors to adapt and customize their approaches while taking full advantage of the benefits of technology. (虽然人工智能驱动的教育技术工具无可否认有其优点，但我们不能忽视保留教师自主权和教育经验的重要性。这些工具的设计不应仅仅依赖于预先打包的内容和标准化的解决方案，而应使教师能够在充分利用技术优势的同时适应和定制他们的方法)”可推知，人工智能驱动的教育技术工具应该支持教师的自主权。故选D。
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了20世纪70年代，一位名叫J. P.吉尔福德的心理学家进行了一项著名的关于创造力的研究，名为“九点谜题”, 这让吉尔福德得出了一个笼统的结论：创造力需要你跳出框框。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“He challenged research subjects to connect all nine dots using just four straight lines without lifting their pencils from the page. All the participants limited the possible solutions to those within the imaginary square. Only 20 percent managed to break out of the confinement (束缚) and continue their lines in the white space surrounding the dots. (他要求研究对象在不把铅笔从纸上拿起来的情况下，用四条直线把九个点连起来。所有的参与者都将可能的解决方案限制在虚方范围内。只有20%的人成功地打破了限制，在圆点周围的白色空间里继续他们的线条)”可推知，九点谜题研究的重点是思维模式。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The idea went viral. Overnight, it seemed that creativity experts everywhere were teaching managers how to think outside the box. The concept enjoyed such strong popularity that no one bothered to check the facts. No one, that is, before two different research teams-Clarke Burnham with Kenneth Davis, and Joseph Alba with Robert Weisberg-ran another experiment. (一夜之间，各地的创造力专家似乎都在教管理者如何跳出固有思维。这个概念非常受欢迎，以至于没有人费心去核实事实。在两个不同的研究小组——克拉克·伯纳姆和肯尼斯·戴维斯以及约瑟夫·阿尔巴和罗伯特·维斯伯格——进行另一个实验之前，没有人做过另一个实验)”可推知，两个研究小组进行了后续实验来测试这个吸引人的概念。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Yet participants’ performance was not improved even when they were given specific instructions to do so. That is, direct and clear instructions to think outside the box did not help. That this advice is useless should effectively have killed off the much widely spread — and therefore, much more dangerous — metaphor (比喻) that out-of-the-box thinking boosts creativity.(然而，即使给了参与者明确的指示，他们的表现也没有得到改善。也就是说，直接而明确的跳出思维定式的指示并没有帮助。这个建议是无用的，这应该有效地扼杀了广泛传播的——因此，更危险的——开箱即用思维促进创造力的比喻。毕竟，通过一个简单而出色的实验，研究人员已经证明，打破常规思考和创造力之间的概念联系是一种误解)”可推知，后续的实验很有启示意义。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“In 1970s, a psychologist named J. P. Guilford conducted a famous study of creativity known as the nine-dot puzzle (九点谜题). (20世纪70年代，一位名叫J. P.吉尔福德的心理学家进行了一项著名的关于创造力的研究，名为“九点谜题”)”及下文介绍可知，文章主要介绍了20世纪70年代，一位名叫J. P.吉尔福德的心理学家进行了一项著名的关于创造力的研究，名为“九点谜题”, 这让吉尔福德得出了一个笼统的结论:创造力需要你跳出框框。由此可知，Nine-Dot Puzzle: A Magic Test(九点谜题：一个神奇的测试)适合作本文最佳标题。故选C。
浙江省宁波市2024届高三上学期11月第一次模拟考试英语试题
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。9月，成千上万的纪念碑、市政建筑和私人住宅敞开大门，让人们难得地一睹通常限制空间的风采，本文介绍了四座英国鲜为人知的建筑。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow下的“The atmospheric Britannia Panopticon will be showing off its collection of theatrical relics, props and costumes. Sample Victorian items at the world’s oldest surviving music hall without booking.(气氛浓厚的不列颠尼亚圆形监狱将展示其收藏的戏剧文物、道具和服装。在世界上现存最古老的音乐厅里品尝维多利亚时代的物品，无需预订)”可知，在Britannia Panopticon Music Hall他们可以欣赏与戏剧有关的物品。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题Gothic Temple, Stowe Gardens下的“Visitors to Stowe Gardens will be offered a rare chance to see inside the 18th century Gothic Temple. Though it’s normally rented as a holiday let, its circular rooms and mosaic ceilings will be open to prebooked visitors for one weekend.(斯托花园的游客将有机会一睹这座18世纪哥特式神庙的内部风貌。虽然它通常是作为度假场所出租的，但它的圆形房间和马赛

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