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东华高级中学2023—2024学年第一学期高一年级12月考试
英语试题
(本试题共四部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
请听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the speakers meet on Thursday
A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 4:10 pm
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. Studying online. B. Handing in a report. C. Looking for good maps.
3. What type of meat does the woman want to buy
A Chicken. B. Beef. C. Pork.
4. What will the man do next
A. Do some research. B. Go to the library. C. Deal with the Wi-Fi.
5. Where does the man think the conference should be held
A. In Pittsburgh. B. In Atlanta. C. In Kansas City.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
请听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the woman give Chloe a book yesterday
A. To thank her. B. To encourage her. C. To congratulate her.
7. Where is Chloe now probably
A. At school. B. At home. C. At the hospital.
请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man plan to do first on Saturday morning
A. Go shopping. B. See a film. C. Help at the animal shelter.
9. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To ask for a ride. B. To give some advice. C. To deliver a message.
10. How does the man feel about the woman’s suggestion
A. Surprised. B. Interested. C. Worried.
请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is Nadal
A. A tennis fan. B. A tennis coach. C. A tennis player.
12. What does the man lack
A. Enough practice. B. A positive attitude. C. Good talent.
13. What is the man going to do tonight
A. Play a match. B. Buy some equipment. C. Clean the tennis court.
请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Teacher and student. C. Teacher and parent.
15. What does the man probably teach
A. Math. B. English. C. History.
16. What does the woman think of Chris
A. He’s quiet. B. He’s helpful. C. He’s polite.
17. How long does it usually take Chris to finish a book
A. About a week. B. About two weeks. C. About three weeks.
请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why will the shopping mall make a change to the café
A. To offer more dishes. B. To make it more beautiful. C.To provide space for more customers.
19. What should shoppers do to book the“personal shopper”service
A. Call the information desk. B. Fill in a form online. C. Visit the store in person.
20. What is the second cooking class about
A. Keeping ingredients fresh. B. Learning about safety rules. C. Making instant meals.
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，从每题所给的四个选项(A，B，C和D)中选出最佳选项。
A
Summer Journalism Workshop
Explore Journalism (新闻业) with CSPA Columbia University in the City of New York
Take part in a learning experience like no other, where you will improve your skills, rethink your publishing (发行) strategies and take your media game to the next level.
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) invites print and online staffs (工作人员) to take part in its 41st yearly Summer Journalism Workshop, offering both in-person and virtual choices this year.
Each learner, whether student or adviser, can choose from classes that focus on either writing, editing, management, or advanced design.
Registration opens in December 2023. We offer in-person programming. Virtual classes will also be offered to those who are unable to meet on campus.
QUICK NOTES
The Workshop welcomes students and advisers from all senior high schools, whether public or private. While we do not accept junior high school students, advisers from these schools are welcome.
IN-PERSON CLASSES: June 24-28, 2024
·News Reporting &Writing
·Editorial Leadership
·Design Concepts
·Advisers Bootcamp
VIRTUAL CLASSES: July 8-12, 2024
·News Reporting &Writing
·Editorial Leadership
VIRTUAL CLASSES: July 15-19, 2024
·News Reporting &Writing
VIRTUAL CLASSES: July 22-26, 2024
·News Design / Redesign
·Advisers Bootcamp
1. What do we know about the Workshop
A. It will last for 41 days. B. It will be hosted by CSPA.
C. It will focus on news design. D. It will start from December 2023.
2. Which of the following learners are refused by the Workshop
A. Print and online staffs. B. Private senior high school students.
C. Public senior high school advisers. D. Junior high school students.
3. When can learners take face-to-face classes on News Reporting
A. June 24-28, 2024. B. July 8-12, 2024.
C. July 15-19, 2024. D. July 22-26, 2024.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍第41届年度暑期新闻研讨会的相关情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) invites print and online staffs (工作人员) to take part in its 41st yearly Summer Journalism Workshop, offering both in-person and virtual choices this year. (哥伦比亚学术出版社协会(Columbia academic Press Association, CSPA)邀请纸媒和网络媒体工作者参加其第41届年度暑期新闻研讨会，今年提供面对面和虚拟两种选择。)”可知，研讨会由CSPA主办。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段末句“While we do not accept junior high school students, advisers from these schools are welcome. (虽然我们不接受初中生，但欢迎来自这些学校的顾问。)”可知，初中生会被研讨会拒绝。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二个小标题“IN-PERSON CLASSES: June 24-28, 2024 (现场授课：2024年6月24日至28日)”可知，学习者参加面对面的新闻报道课程的时间是2024年6月24日至28日。故选A。
B
My mother is now 90. Thankfully, she is blessed with good health.
I still remember ten years ago when she turned 80, she surprised my brother and me with what she described as “independent birthday”.
One day she informed us she’d booked a seven-night trip to Turkey. Alone. Because she had never been. Of course, that was ridiculous. There was no way my brother and I could allow that. A weak, little old lady wandering the streets of Istanbul on her own, not speaking a word of Turkish, with no knowledge of the laws and customs of the land — it was out of the question!
She paid no attention to us. Off she went. When she returned, she told us it had been a wonderful success. As it turned out, she had barely spent any time alone, after hiring a taxi driver to show her around Istanbul for some days. He took her to all the sites — the markets, churches and restaurants. He introduced her to a blanket seller, “a lovely fellow,” and she bought some blankets. The seller took her address details and promised to ship them to Canada. They would be arriving in three or four weeks. My mother beamed (眉开眼笑) as she told this story. The blanket seller and my mother apparently built a friendship and she told him to drop by if he were ever in Canada.
To our great shock, her blankets did arrive some weeks later, along with a lovely note from the seller Mustafa. To our even greater surprise, the following year Mustafa himself arrived in Canada. He called our mother to inform her he was in Ottawa.
“I invited him over and he came by for a cup of tea. They drink a lot of tea in Turkey,” my mother told my horrified brother and me.
Her trip of independence seems to be thoughtfully based on a realization that life is to be lived. It reminded me of the line from the movie The Shawshank Redemption: “Get busy living or get busy dying.”
4. Why did the author’s mother go to Turkey alone
A. To make the author and the brother surprised.
B. To celebrate her 80th birthday independently.
C. To prepare herself to enter her ninth decade.
D. To inform the author that she needed independence.
5. Which of the following best describes the mother’s trip to Turkey on the whole
A. Colorful. B. Boring. C. Dangerous. D. Challenging.
6. What do we know about the blanket seller
A. He is poor but kind-hearted. B. He is outgoing and funny.
C He is rich but selfish. D. He is friendly and reliable.
7. What can we learn from the text
A. It’s never too old to learn. B. East or West, home is best.
C. Life should be well lived. D. Time and tide wait for no man.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。介绍了母亲独自进行的80岁生日之土耳其之旅。从而告诉我们应该向这位母亲学习好好过生活，生活应该更精彩。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“I still remember ten years ago when she turned 80, she surprised my brother and me with what she described as “independent birthday”. (我还记得十年前，当她80岁的时候，她用她所说的“独立生日”给了我和我哥哥一个惊喜。)”以及第三段前两句“One day she informed us she’d booked a seven-night trip to Turkey. Alone. (一天，她告诉我们，她预定了一个七晚的土耳其之旅。一个人。)”可知，作者的母亲独自去了土耳其是为了庆祝她的80岁生日。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第三句“When she returned, she told us it had been a wonderful success. (当她回来时，她告诉我们这次旅行是一个了极好的成功。)”可知，母亲的土耳其之行是丰富多彩的。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段第六七八句“He introduced her to a blanket seller, “a lovely fellow,” and she bought some blankets. The seller took her address details and promised to ship them to Canada. They would be arriving in three or four weeks. (他把她介绍给一个卖毯子的人，“一个可爱的家伙”，她买了一些毯子。卖家拿走了她的详细地址，并承诺将其运往加拿大。他们将在三四周内到达。)”以及第三段“To our great shock, her blankets did arrive some weeks later, along with a lovely note from the seller Mustafa. To our even greater surprise, the following year Mustafa himself arrived in Canada. He called our mother to inform her he was in Ottawa. (令我们震惊的是，几周后，她的毯子真的到了，还有卖家穆斯塔法写的一张可爱的纸条。更让我们吃惊的是，第二年穆斯塔法本人来到了加拿大。他打电话给我们母亲，告诉她他在渥太华。)”可知，卖毯子的人遵守承诺，而且和母亲建立了友谊，说明他既友好又可靠。故选B。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据末段首句“Her trip of independence seems to be thoughtfully based on a realization that life is to be lived. (她的独立之旅似乎是基于对生活应该好好过的认识，是深思熟虑之后的决定。)”可知，我们能从文章中向这位母亲学习好好过生活，生活应该更精彩。故选C。
C
Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that he has formed a new artificial intelligence(AI) company, xAI, which has employed researchers from Google, OpenAI and other top technology companies. The goal, Musk tweeted, is “to understand reality.”
xAI is a separate company from Musk’s other businesses, such as Tesla and Twitter, but will work closely with them, according to the new company’s website.
Musk isn’t a novice to AI since Tesla uses the technology in its cars. While xAI didn’t mention what projects it will be working on, the company noted that its team of 11 researchers are drawn from top tech companies such as Microsoft Research, OpenAI and Google.
Musk suggested that the reason he picked July 12, 2023, to announce the start of xAI is connected with a science fiction (科幻小说) classic, Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” In his tweet, he noted that adding the date 7-12-23 equals 42, which the work of the fiction famously assumes is the answer to life.
“The goal of xAI is to understand the true nature of the universe,” the xAI website states.
The company said it will be advised by Dan Hendrycks, director of the Center for AI Safety. Hendrycks pointed out where AI could cause problems. “AIs could be used by bad people to make new deadly bioweapons (生物武器),” Hendrycks said in May. “Or people could make AI that tries to hurt people on purpose. If this AI was really smart, it could be a big danger to all of us.”
The first time xAI was shown to the public was after Musk talked about it in April to the former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Musk told Carlson that OpenAI’s ChatGPT was a bit biased (有偏见的) and that he wanted to create a different tool that would be a super honest AI that tries to learn how everything in the world works.
The new company reflected (反映) Musk’s long-voiced concerns about a future in which AI systems could present a risk to human existence. The idea, Musk said, is that an AI that wants to understand humanity is less likely to destroy it.
8. What does the underlined word “novice” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Boss. B. Coach. C. Partner. D. Beginner.
9. Why did Musk announce the start of xAI on July 12, 2023
A. He chose the date to remember a friend.
B. He was influenced by a number in a book.
C. It was suggested by a writer at his invitation.
D. It was the decision of all the 11 researchers of xAI.
10. What does Hendrycks think of AI
A. It is quite worrying. B. It is money-making.
C. It will not be smarter than humans. D. It can be used to punish bad people.
11. What did Musk say to Carlson
A. It will take time to create a new AI. B. OpenAI’s ChatGPT has its advantages.
C. Creating an honest AI is his dream. D. It is hard to change people’s ideas of Al.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。亿万富翁埃隆·马斯克周三宣布，他成立了一家新的人工智能（AI）公司xAI，该公司聘用了来自谷歌、OpenAI和其他顶尖科技公司的研究人员，马斯克的目标是“为了理解现实”。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词下文“since Tesla uses the technology in its cars.(因为特斯拉在汽车中使用了这项技术。)”可知，特斯拉已经在汽车中使用了这项技术，这说明这项技术并不是第一次使用，即这项技术并不是人工智能的新手，由此可推知，划线单词novice与D项“Beginner.(新手)”意思一样，故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Musk suggested that the reason he picked July 12, 2023, to announce the start of xAI is connected with a science fiction (科幻小说) classic, Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” In his tweet, he noted that adding the date 7-12-23 equals 42, which the work of the fiction famously assumes is the answer to life.(马斯克表示，他选择2023 年7 月12 日宣布 xAI 启动的原因与科幻小说经典作品道格拉斯·亚当斯 (Douglas Adams) 的《银河系漫游指南》有关。他在推文中指出，加上日期 7-12-23 等于42，小说作品中著名的假设就是生命的答案。)”可知，马斯克要在2023年7月12日宣布启动xAI是受到书中的一个数字的影响。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中““AIs could be used by bad people to make new deadly bioweapons (生物武器),” Hendrycks said in May. “Or people could make AI that tries to hurt people on purpose. If this AI was really smart, it could be a big danger to all of us.”(亨德里克斯五月表示：“坏人可能会利用人工智能来制造新的致命生物武器。”“或者人们可以制造试图故意伤害人们的人工智能。如果这个人工智能真的很聪明，那可能对我们所有人来说都是一个巨大的危险。”)”可推知，Hendrycks认为人工智能是令人担忧的，故选A。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Musk told Carlson that OpenAI’s ChatGPT was a bit biased (有偏见的) and that he wanted to create a different tool that would be a super honest AI that tries to learn how everything in the world works.(马斯克告诉卡尔森，OpenAI的ChatGPT有点偏见，他想创建一个不同的工具，成为一个超级诚实的人工智能，试图了解世界上的一切是如何运作的。)”可知，Musk对Carlson说创造一个诚实的人工智能是他的梦想。故选C。
D
The story about horses in North America told in several written histories is in need of an update, according to a new study. After examining archaeological (考古学的) remains (遗骸) of horses, researchers suggest Indigenous peoples (土著居民) had spread the animals through the American West by the first half of the 1600s — before they met Europeans.
The findings agree with oral (口述的) histories from Indigenous groups, which tell of interactions (相互作用) with horses before settlers arrived in their homelands. Meanwhile, written European texts from the 1700s and 1800s stated that horses only spread through the area after 1680.
Horses first appeared in the Americas around four million years ago, but by about 10,000 years ago, they had mostly disappeared from the record. Spanish settlers likely first brought horses back to the Americas in 1519. According to the new study, Indigenous peoples then transported horses north along trade networks
To find when the animals spread, researchers examined the remains of more than twenty horses discovered across the Western U.S. Rather than simply walking around the countryside on their own, the horses appear to have been part of Native American culture. Signs of teeth problems on one horse and growths on the bones of the head of another suggested people had put bridles (马勒) on the animals. Certain chemical elements (化学元素) in the animals’ teeth suggested they ate maize, an Indigenous plant. And another horse had a previously broken facial bone that had fully recovered, meaning it might have received medical treatment.
Researchers compared the ancient horses’ DNA with that of modern horses and found that the centuries-old horses had largely Spanish origins (血统).
Together, the findings suggest horses spread “from Spanish settlements in the American Southwest to the northern Rockies and central Great Plains by the first half of the 17th century.”
The findings also highlight the importance of Indigenous oral traditions in understanding history. “Our cultures have been so misunderstood for so long,” says co-author Yvette Collin. “Too often history has been told around us, without us.”
12. What needs to be updated according to the new study
A. When horses showed up in the Americas.
B. Who introduced horses to North America.
C. When Native Americans first met Europeans.
D. Who spread horses through the American West.
13. What did researchers find out about ancient horses from the remains
A. They had hardly any Spanish origins. B. They were born with tooth disease.
C. They played a role in natives’ life. D. They were badly treated by natives.
14. What does Collin think of oral histories
A. They spread easily. B. They show the truth.
C. They pass down traditions. D. They unite Indigenous groups.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Written texts explain human-horse interactions
B. Oral histories help us understand Indigenous cultures
C. New research rewrites the history of American horses
D. Archaeological remains are the key to learning about the past
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了研究表明是土著居民将马带到了美国西部，这重新改写了北美马的历史。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The story about horses in North America told in several written histories is in need of an update, according to a new study. After examining archaeological (考古学的) remains (遗骸) of horses, researchers suggest Indigenous peoples (土著居民) had spread the animals through the American West by the first half of the 1600s — before they met Europeans.(一项新的研究表明，几部书面历史中讲述的北美马的故事需要更新。在检查了马的考古遗骸后，研究人员认为土著居民在1600 年代上半叶就将这些动物传播到了美国西部，然后它们才遇到了欧洲人。)”可知，新的研究表明了到底是谁将马传播到了美国西部——是土著居民，故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“To find when the animals spread, researchers examined the remains of more than twenty horses discovered across the Western U.S. Rather than simply walking around the countryside on their own, the horses appear to have been part of Native American culture.(为了找到这些动物分布的时间，研究人员检查了在美国西部发现的二十匹马的遗骸。这些马不仅仅是在乡间独自行走，它们似乎还是美洲原住民文化的一部分。)”可知，研究人员从遗骸中发现了马是美洲原住民文化的一部分，由此可推知，马在当地人的生活中发挥着作用。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The findings also highlight the importance of Indigenous oral traditions in understanding history.“Our cultures have been so misunderstood for so long,” says co-author Yvette Collin. “Too often history has been told around us, without us.”(研究结果还强调了土著口述传统在理解历史方面的重要性。“我们的文化长期以来一直被误解，”合著者伊维特·科林(Yvette Collin)说。“太多时候，历史是在我们身边被讲述的，而不是我们自己。”)”可推知，他认为土著口述历史展示了真相。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“The story about horses in North America told in several written histories is in need of an update, according to a new study. After examining archaeological (考古学的) remains (遗骸) of horses, researchers suggest Indigenous peoples (土著居民) had spread the animals through the American West by the first half of the 1600s — before they met Europeans.(一项新的研究表明，几部书面历史中讲述的北美马的故事需要更新。在检查了马的考古遗骸后，研究人员认为土著居民在1600 年代上半叶就将这些动物传播到了美国西部，然后他们才遇到了欧洲人。)”可知，研究表明是土著居民将马带到了美国西部，这重新改写了北美马的历史，C项“新研究改写了美国马的历史”适合做文章标题，故选C。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Looking for something to do while waiting for the bus ___16___
At 20 stops across Boston until August, you can check out digital books from the library using your smartphone. Simply scan a QR code on the blue decals (贴纸) marked “Browse, Borrow, Board” outside these stops to choose the titles you like.
___17___ You can choose from audiobooks, digital books, newspapers, and magazines, with a large collection of over 7,000 titles from more than 125 countries. They are mainly in English and Spanish. You are allowed to check out as many as five titles for a two-week period.
This program is part of the city’s efforts to make public transportation more enjoyable. ___18___ The city made three important bus routes free and added more bus lanes (车道).
The program is a team effort between the city, the library, and the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority). MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng said MBTA will continue to look for ways to improve riders’ experience. ___19___
Boston Public Library President David Leonard said that they share the value that knowledge and transportation could both be free to all. He stressed the importance of connecting public library services with public transportation: ___20___ To serve people better, the library has chosen to focus on titles that are easy to enjoy on the bus.
So, the next time you find yourself waiting for the bus, take the chance to enjoy a good book from the library.
A. A full list of the stops is offered online.
B It allows people to learn while they’re on the go.
C. He also expressed pride in this exciting partnership.
D. Why not read books provided by Boston Public Library
E. The public library’s digital offerings can satisfy different interests.
F. Parents hope the library can offer new excellent books for their children.
G. Mayor Michelle Wu mentioned other efforts they have made to public transportation.
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍波士顿推出的项目——将公共图书馆服务与公共交通联系起来，即在波士顿的20个站点等车时，你可以用智能手机从图书馆借阅电子书。
【16题详解】
上文“Looking for something to do while waiting for the bus (等车的时候想找点事做吗)”是设问句。下文“At 20 stops across Boston until August, you can check out digital books from the library using your smartphone. (到8月，在波士顿的20个站点，你可以用智能手机从图书馆借阅电子书。)”提及波士顿这个地方以及当地图书馆。结合选项，D项“Why not read books provided by Boston Public Library (为什么不读波士顿公共图书馆提供的书呢？)”承接上文，给出建议，引出下文，提出波士顿图书馆。故选D。
【17题详解】
下文“You can choose from audiobooks, digital books, newspapers, and magazines, with a large collection of over 7,000 titles from more than 125 countries. (您可以从有声读物、电子书、报纸和杂志中进行选择，这里收藏了来自125多个国家的7000多种图书。)”详细介绍图书种类繁多。结合选项，E项“The public library’s digital offerings can satisfy different interests. (公共图书馆的数字产品可以满足不同的兴趣。)”与下文语意一致，公共图书馆的数字产品可以满足不同的兴趣因为它种类繁多。故选E。
【18题详解】
上文“This program is part of the city’s efforts to make public transportation more enjoyable. (这个项目是城市努力使公共交通更愉快的一部分。)”介绍这个项目是政府使公共交通愉快所作出的努力。下文“The city made three important bus routes free and added more bus lanes (车道). (全市免费开通三条重要公交线路，增加公交专用道。)”介绍政府在公共交通上所作的其他努力。结合选项，G项“Mayor Michelle Wu mentioned other efforts they have made to public transportation. (市长米歇尔·吴提到了他们在公共交通方面所做的其他努力。)”承上启下，承接上文，同词复现上文中的“effort”，且G项中的“other”照应下文内容。故选G。
【19题详解】
上文“MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng said MBTA will continue to look for ways to improve riders’ experience. (MBTA总经理Phillip Eng表示，MBTA将继续寻找改善乘客体验的方法。)”介绍MBTA总经理Phillip Eng说的话。结合选项，C项“He also expressed pride in this exciting partnership. (他还对这一令人兴奋的伙伴关系表示自豪。)”承接上文，继续介绍他说的内容，人物关系一致。故选C。
【20题详解】
上文“He stressed the importance of connecting public library services with public transportation: (他强调将公共图书馆服务与公共交通联系起来的重要性)”介绍将公共图书馆服务与公共交通联系起来的重要性。结合选项，B项“It allows people to learn while they’re on the go. (它让人们在忙碌中学习。)”承接上文，具体说明重要性的内容。故选B。
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分47.5分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
“What are you doing ” my fifth-grade teacher asked as I bent over the side of my desk. “I’m ___21___ my backpack. The bell rings in a few minutes.”
“Unpack your assignments (作业). You still have five minutes. We ___22___ until the clock runs out. The more you do here in class, the less you have to do at home,” she said. She was a very kind woman, but I knew she was ___23___ this time.
Having no choice, I ___24___ pulled my math assignment back out and ___25___ one problem at a time as the minutes on the clock ticked away. The bell finally ___26___, and I stuffed my homework in my backpack as ___27___ as possible and ran out.
I cannot remember how many times per day she would say, “Use your time wisely.” It worked. It became second ___28___ for me to work until the bell rang. In middle school, I continued the ___29___ she instilled (灌输) in me. I worked on my assignments until the bell rang. And she was ___30___. The more I did in class, the more time off I had at home for projects and hobbies. I instilled that mindset in nearly every aspect of my ___31___ life: my education, my career, and my family.
At age ten, I didn’t ___32___. I do now. Learning how to use your time wisely also means learning what’s ___33___ to you and being able to prioritize (划分优先顺序) your life. It’s not just a ___34___ in using the time you have, but in enjoying those moments and ___35___ the time spent with loved ones.
21.
A. picking B. showing C. packing D. searching
22.
A. explore B. repeat C. check D. work
23.
A. amazed B. serious C. anxious D. confused
24.
A. secretly B. suddenly C. unexpectedly D. unwillingly
25.
A solved B. discovered C. mastered D. faced
26.
A. disappeared B. dropped C. rang D. broke
27.
A. quickly B. naturally C. directly D. extremely
28.
A. language B. nature C. choice D. assignment
29.
A. adventure B. mystery C. curiosity D. practice
30.
A. right B. ready C. attractive D. unique
31.
A. teenager B. school C. adult D. campus
32.
A. forgive B. pass C. care D. understand
33.
A. familiar B. important C. common D. special
34.
A. credit B. requirement C. lesson D. duty
35.
A. measuring B. treasuring C. saving D. imagining
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。五年级时，老师给作者灌输的“合理利用时间”的思想一直影响着作者，作者把这种思想灌输到成年后生活的方方面面：教育、事业和家庭。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在收拾背包。A. picking拣选；B. showing显示；C. packing收拾（行李）；D. searching搜索。根据空格后的“my backpack. The bell rings in a few minutes.”可知，快下课了，作者在收拾书包。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们工作到最后一刻。A. explore探索；B. repeat重复；C. check 检查；D. work工作。根据上文的句子“Unpack your assignments(作业). You still have five minutes.”可知， 老师让作者把作业拿出来继续学习（工作）。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她是一个非常善良的女人，但我知道她这次是认真的。A. amazed惊讶的；B. serious认真的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. confused困惑的。根据上文的形容词kind和转折连词but可知，此处应该用和kind对应的形容词serious“认真的”。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：无奈之下，我不情愿地把数学作业拿了出来，随着时间一分一秒地过去，我一次解决了一个问题。A. secretly 秘密地；B. suddenly突然地；C. unexpectedly出乎意料地；D. unwillingly不情愿地。根据上文的“having no choice”可知，作者不情愿地把作业又拿了出来。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：无奈之下，我不情愿地把数学作业拿了出来，随着时间一分一秒地过去，我一次解决了一个问题。A. solved解决；B. discovered发现；C. mastered掌握；D. faced面对。根据空格前的“pulled my math assignment back out”和空格后的one problem可知，作者是在解决问题。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：下课铃终于响了，我以最快的速度把作业塞进书包，跑了出去。A. disappeared消失；B. dropped掉落；C. rang响起铃声；D. broke坏了。根据下文的“I stuffed my homework in my backpack as 　　　7　　　as possible and ran out.”可知，下课铃响了，作者装上书包跑出去。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：下课铃终于响了，我以最快的速度把作业塞进书包，跑了出去。A. quickly快速地；B. naturally自然地；C. directly直接地；D. extremely极度地。根据“as…as possible”结构和ran out可知，作者肯定是快速把作业塞进书包，然后跑了出去。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：学习到下课铃响，这成了我的第二天性。A. language语言；B. nature性质，本性；C. choice选择；D. assignment作业。根据上文的句子“I cannot remember how many times per day she would say, “Use your time wisely.” It worked.”可知，老师多次的思想灌输，让作者养成了学习到下课铃响的习惯，这成了作者的第二本性。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在中学，我继续她灌输给我的做法。A. adventure 冒险；B. mystery神秘；C. curiosity好奇心；D. practice实践，惯例，做法。根据下一句“I worked on my assignments until the bell rang.”可知，在中学的时候，作者还是按照当时五年级的那位老师的要求的做法去做。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她是对的。A. right对的；B. ready准备就绪的；C. attractive有吸引力的；D. unique独一无二的。根据第二段中老师说过的话“The more you do here in class, the less you have to do at home”和下文的句子“The more I did in class, the more time off I had at home for projects and hobbies.”可知，作者认为老师说的是对的。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我把这种心态灌输到我成年后生活的方方面面：我的教育、我的事业和我的家庭。A. teenager少年；B. school学校；C. adult成年人；D. campus校园。根据空格后的“my education, my career, and my family”可知，此处指的是作者的成年生活。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：十岁的我不懂。A. forgive原谅；B. pass通过；C. care护理；D. understand理解。根据空格前的“at age ten”和前文的讲述可知，十岁时，作者不理解老师当时的要求。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：学习如何明智地利用你的时间也意味着了解什么对你来说是重要的，并能够优先考虑你的生活。A. familiar熟悉的；B. important重要的；C. common常见的；D. special特殊的。根据下文的“prioritize your life”可知，优先考虑的肯定是重要。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这不仅仅是如何利用你所拥有的时间，而是如何享受那些时刻，珍惜与所爱的人共度的时光。A. credit信用；B. requirement要求；C. lesson经验，教训；D. duty职责。根据文章内容和上文中的learning可知，这是作者从老师那里学到的经验和教训。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这不仅仅是如何利用你所拥有的时间，而是如何享受那些时刻，珍惜与所爱的人共度的时光。A. measuring测量；B. treasuring珍惜；C. saving拯救；D. imagining想象。根据下文的“the time spent with loved one”可知，此处指的是“珍惜与所爱的人共度的时光”。故选B项。
第二节 语法填空(共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空。
In June 1992, four farmers near the village of Shiyanbei in Zhejiang Province, China, made a(n) ____36____ (amaze) discovery. When they drained several ponds (排干几个池塘) on their land, they uncovered a secret ____37____ (hide) under the water’s surface. Five large man-made caves appeared, leading to the discovery of 19 more caves nearby. These caves ____38____ (know) as the Longyou Caves.
____39____ (strange), the caves were not documented in any writings of the period. Following many studies since the caves were first found, caves scientists have tried to put forward explanations of the true purpose behind their ____40____ (create). But so far none have agreed. Artifacts (人工制品) within were discovered to be from the period 91 to 48 BCE, ____41____ makes the caves over 2,000 years old. The caves are ____42____ shockingly good shape after centuries of floods. Interestingly, the caves are of different ____43____ (size). Some are over 100 feet wide with vaulted ceilings (拱形天花板), supported by stone columns (柱). Others are much ____44____ (small).
Today, five of the caves are open to tourists, inviting them to experience the great wonders of ____45____ past.
【答案】36. amazing
37. hidden 38. are known
39. Strangely
40. creation
41. which 42. in
43. sizes 44. smaller
45. the
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了1992年的水下惊人发现——龙游洞。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：1992年6月，中国浙江省十堰北村附近的四个农民有一个惊人的发现。此处修饰名词“discovery”，应用形容词amazing“惊人的”，作定语。故填amazing。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当他们把他们土地上的几个池塘排干后，他们发现了隐藏在水面下的一个秘密。分析句子成分可知，应为非谓语动词，且和被修饰词“a secret”之间为动宾关系，应用过去分词，作定语。故填hidden。
【38题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：这些洞穴被称为龙游洞。分析句子成分可知，应为谓语动词，且应为固定搭配be known as“作为……而被知”，照应主语“These caves”，动词应用复数形式，且本句为客观描述，应用一般现在时。故填are known。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：奇怪是，这些洞穴在那个时期的任何著作中都没有记载。分析句子成分可知，修饰整个句子，应用副词strangely“奇怪的是”，作状语。故填Strangely。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：自洞穴首次被发现以来，经过许多研究，洞穴科学家们试图对它们创造背后的真正目的提出解释。照应空前介词“behind”，应用名词creation“创作”，作宾语，此处应为不可数名词，故用原形。故填creation。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在这些洞穴中发现的文物可以追溯到公元前91年到48年，这意味着这些洞穴已经有2000多年的历史了。分析句子成分可知，本句有“were discovered”和“makes”两个谓语动词，且空前有逗号，故空处应为非限制性定语从句的关系词，关系词指代先行词“the period”，在从句中充当主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：经过几个世纪的洪水，这些洞穴仍然保持着令人震惊的完好状态。固定搭配in good shape“状态良好”。故填in。
【43题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：有趣的是，这些洞穴大小不一。根据空前形容词“different”，此处应用名词复数形式。故填sizes。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：其他的要小得多。“much”修饰形容词比较级，此处应用形容词比积极。故填smaller。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：今天，其中五个洞穴向游客开放，邀请他们体验过去的伟大奇迹。固定搭配the past“过去；昔日；过去的事情”。故填the。
第三节 单词考查(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
根据括号内中文或单词提示，在下面空格处填入一个符合句子意思和语法结构的词。
46. Will it be ________(方便的)for you to chat with me on the Internet tonight （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】convenient
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：今晚你方便和我在网上聊天吗？固定句式：It is convenient for sb. to do sth.“做某事对某人而言是方便的”，所以空格处用形容词convenient，故填convenient。
47. Although she only met the old man once, he made a deep ________ (印象) on her. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】impression
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：虽然她只见过那位老人一次，但他给她留下了深刻的印象。应为名词作动词“made”的宾语，且照应空前不定冠词“a”，故应为原形，make a deep impression on sb，意为“给某人留下了深刻的印象”。故填impression。
48. Don’t give up halfway, and you will find the scenery is more beautiful when you reach the ________ (目的地) than when you started off. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】destination
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：不要半途而废，当你到达目的地的时候，你会发现这里的风景比你出发的时候更美。“目的地”为名词destination作宾语，由the和句意可知，此处特指这一目的地，为单数意义，故填destination。
49. Li Hua is struggling to increase his English ________(词汇) this semester. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】vocabulary
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：李华这学期正在努力增加他的英语词汇量。根据汉意提示，应为名词vocabulary作动词“increase”的宾语。故填vocabulary。
50. ________ (事实上), I wasn’t sick. I just felt tired and sleepy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Actually
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：事实上，我没有生病。我只是觉得又累又困。“事实上”为副词actually作状语，修饰整个句子，单词位于句首，首字母大写，故填Actually。
51. Friendless and jobless, he knew that his chance to ________(存活) was slim. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】survive
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：没有朋友，没有工作，他知道自己生存的机会渺茫。根据提示汉语意思以及空前不定式符号to可知，应为动词survive，且应为动词原形。故填survive。
52. If you ________(假装) to know what you don’t know, you will only make a fool of yourself. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】pretend
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：如果你不懂装懂，你只会使自己出丑。空处为从句谓语动词，根据汉语提示，动词pretend符合句意；主句为一般将来时，根据“主将从现”原则，故从句应为一般现在时表将来。主语是you，谓语动词用原形。故填pretend。
53. If we don’t take measures to protect the animal, it will face ________ (extinct) one day. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】extinction
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：如果我们不采取措施保护这种动物，总有一天它会面临灭绝。根据空前动词“face”可知，应为不可数名词extinction作宾语。故填extinction。
54. They made a ________(compare) of different countries’ eating habits. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】comparison
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他们比较了不同国家的饮食习惯。分析句子，空处应用名词comparison，表示“比较”，作动词made的宾语。故填comparison。
55. Second, protect your ________ (private). Don’t give out your address or phone number. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】privacy
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：第二，保护你的隐私。不要给出你的地址或电话号码。根据空前动词“protect”可知，应为不可数名词privacy作宾语。故填privacy。
第四部分 写作(共两节;满分32.5分)
第一节 句子考查(满分12.5分。其中填空题9.5分，每空0.5分;句子翻译3分)
56. After listening to the scientists and citizens, the government ________ ________(向……救助) the United Nations for help in 1959. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. turned ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和时态。句意：在听取了科学家和公民的意见后，政府于1959年向联合国寻求帮助。根据汉意提示，应为固定搭配turn to，且根据时间状语“in 1959”，应为一般过去时。故填turned to。
57. My sister has travelled 300 kilometres to ________ ________ ________ (陪伴我) during my illness. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. keep ②. me ③. company
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配。句意：在我生病期间，我姐姐走了300公里来陪伴我。根据汉意提示，应为固定搭配keep sb company“陪伴某人”，且照应空前不定式符号，应为动词原形。故填keep me company。
58. ________ ________ ________ (据报道) that the police are looking into the case of the two missing children. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. It ②. is ③. reported
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：据报道，警方正在调查两名失踪儿童的案件。句子描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时，“据报道”为固定句型it is reported that，it是形式主语，真正的主语是that从句，句首单词首字母大写，故填It is reported。
59. Have you pressed the button yet to copy the file (用被动句改写)
________ the button ________ ________ yet to copy the file
【答案】 ①. Has ②. been ③. pressed
【解析】
【详解】考查被动语态。句意：复制文件的按钮按下了吗？分析句子成分可知，原句为现在完成时，且原句主语为“you”，为动作发出者，为主动语态。结合题目要求“用被动句改写”可知转换后的句子主语为“the button”，为动作承受者，故应为被动语态，且为单数，故应为现在完成时的被动语态应为has been done形式，变成一般疑问句，把助动词has提前。故填①Has ②been ③pressed。
60. The problem is under discussion.(同义句改写)
The problem ________ ________ ________ now.
【答案】 ①. is ②. being ③. discussed
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意：这个问题正在讨论中。原句中“under discussion”为固定搭配，意为“正在讨论中”，同义转换后，应为相应动词discuss，且照应句意“正在讨论中”，应为现在进行时，照应主语“The problem”，应为被动语态，且为单数，故应为is being done形式。故填is being discussed。
61. The army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those trapped and to bury the dead.(同义句改写)
The army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those ________ ________ ________ and to bury the dead.
【答案】 ①. who ②. were ③. trapped
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：军队派了15万士兵到唐山去挖出被困的人，埋葬死者。原句为过去分词“trapped”作定语修饰代词“those”，改写同义句，应为定语从句作定语修饰先行词“those”，故应有定语从句关系词以及定语从句的谓语动词。先行词“those”和动词“trapped”为动宾关系，故谓语动词用被动语态，用复数，且照应主句时态，故应为一般过去时；先行词“those”，为人，且在从句中充当主语，故应用关系代词who/。故填who were trapped。
62. 你站得越高，看得就越远。
The higher you stand, ________ ________ you will see.
【答案】 ①. the ②. farther/further
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。“越……，越……”为固定句型the+比较级……，the+比较级……，“远”为副词far，其比较级为farther/further，farther表示具体的距离，符合句意，此处也可以用further表示抽象意义的距离，也符合句意，故填the farther/further。
63. 只有当我们集中精力于学习时，我们才能取得进步，并最终进入我们梦寐以求的大学。(用倒装句和定语从句翻译)
【答案】Only when we concentrate on our studies will / can we make progress and finally enter the university /college (that/which) we dream about/ of.
【解析】
【详解】考查倒装句和定语从句。“当我们集中精力于学习时”为状语从句，“我们才能取得进步，并最终进入我们梦寐以求的大学。”为主句。从句是when引导的时间状语从句，描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时，“集中精力做某事”为固定搭配concentrate on，“学习”为our studies作宾语，从句翻译为only when we concentrate on our studies；主句中，“取得进步”为固定搭配make progress，“最终”为副词finally，“进入大学”为enter the university，“取得进步”和“最终进入大学”是并列关系，应用连词and，“梦寐以求的”为定语从句修饰university，描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时，“梦想”为固定搭配dream about/of，定语从句翻译为that/which we dream about/of，关系词在从句中作宾语，也可省略。主句既可以表示将来要发生的事，应用一般现在时，也可以用can+动词原形，表示“能”，主句翻译为 we can/will make progress and finally enter the university /college (that/which) we dream about/ of；only+状语（从句）位于句首时，主句用部分倒装句，即将助动词/情态动词/be提到主语前面，故整句翻译为Only when we concentrate on our studies will / can we make progress and finally enter the university /college (that/which) we dream about/ of.
第二节 书面表达(20分)
64. 假定你是校英语报记者李华，上周你校举行了运动会，请你写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 运动会的时间及参赛人数；
2. 运动会的过程及成绩；
3. 运动会的影响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100左右；
2. 请在相应位置作答。
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【答案】 In order to make our after-class activities more colorful and encourage more students to do sports, our school held a sports meeting last weekend. More than 100 hundred students took part in different events such as track and field, high jump and so on.
Before the sports meeting, our headmaster gave a speech to encourage students. Then students began to compete with each other. All the competitors tried their best to win the game in which they took part. They did well in the sports meeting. After that, those who won the events were awarded.
The sports meeting brought a lot of joy to us and strengthened the relationship between students and teachers.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。假定你是校英语报记者李华，上周你校举行了运动会，请你写一篇报道，内容包括：1. 运动会的时间及参赛人数；2. 运动会的过程及成绩；3. 运动会的影响。
【详解】1.词汇积累
举办：hold→host
参加：take part in→participate in
加强：strengthen→enhance
发表演讲：give a speech→deliver a speech
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In order to make our after-class activities more colorful and encourage more students to do sports, our school held a sports meeting last weekend.
拓展句：Our school held a sports meeting last weekend, which aimed to make our after-class activities more colorful and encourage more students to do sports.
【点睛】【高分句型1】All the students tried their best to win the game in which they took part. (运用了in which引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】After that, those who won the events were awarded.(运用了who引导的限制性定语从句)
听力答案：1-5 CCACA 6-10 BCAAB 11-15 CBAAB 16-20 BACBC东华高级中学2023—2024学年第一学期高一年级12月考试
英语试题
(本试题共四部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
请听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the speakers meet on Thursday
A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 4:10 pm
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. Studying online. B. Handing in a report. C. Looking for good maps.
3. What type of meat does the woman want to buy
A. Chicken. B. Beef. C. Pork.
4. What will the man do next
A. Do some research. B. Go to the library. C. Deal with the Wi-Fi.
5. Where does the man think the conference should be held
A. In Pittsburgh. B. In Atlanta. C. In Kansas City.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
请听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the woman give Chloe a book yesterday
A. To thank her. B. To encourage her. C. To congratulate her.
7. Where is Chloe now probably
A. At school. B. At home. C. At the hospital.
请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man plan to do first on Saturday morning
A. Go shopping. B. See a film. C. Help at the animal shelter.
9. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To ask for a ride. B. To give some advice. C. To deliver a message.
10. How does the man feel about the woman’s suggestion
A. Surprised. B. Interested. C. Worried.
请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is Nadal
A. A tennis fan. B. A tennis coach. C. A tennis player.
12. What does the man lack
A. Enough practice. B. A positive attitude. C. Good talent.
13. What is the man going to do tonight
A. Play a match. B. Buy some equipment. C. Clean the tennis court.
请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Teacher and student. C. Teacher and parent.
15. What does the man probably teach
A Math. B. English. C. History.
16. What does the woman think of Chris
A. He’s quiet. B. He’s helpful. C. He’s polite.
17. How long does it usually take Chris to finish a book
A. About a week. B. About two weeks. C. About three weeks.
请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why will the shopping mall make a change to the café
A. To offer more dishes. B. To make it more beautiful. C.To provide space for more customers.
19. What should shoppers do to book the“personal shopper”service
A. Call the information desk. B. Fill in a form online. C. Visit the store in person.
20. What is the second cooking class about
A. Keeping ingredients fresh. B. Learning about safety rules. C. Making instant meals.
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，从每题所给的四个选项(A，B，C和D)中选出最佳选项。
A
Summer Journalism Workshop
Explore Journalism (新闻业) with CSPA Columbia University in the City of New York
Take part in a learning experience like no other, where you will improve your skills, rethink your publishing (发行) strategies and take your media game to the next level.
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) invites print and online staffs (工作人员) to take part in its 41st yearly Summer Journalism Workshop, offering both in-person and virtual choices this year.
Each learner, whether student or adviser, can choose from classes that focus on either writing, editing, management, or advanced design.
Registration opens in December 2023. We offer in-person programming. Virtual classes will also be offered to those who are unable to meet on campus.
QUICK NOTES
The Workshop welcomes students and advisers from all senior high schools, whether public or private. While we do not accept junior high school students, advisers from these schools are welcome.
IN-PERSON CLASSES: June 24-28, 2024
·News Reporting &Writing
·Editorial Leadership
·Design Concepts
·Advisers Bootcamp
VIRTUAL CLASSES: July 8-12, 2024
·News Reporting &Writing
·Editorial Leadership
VIRTUAL CLASSES: July 15-19, 2024
·News Reporting &Writing
VIRTUAL CLASSES: July 22-26, 2024
·News Design / Redesign
·Advisers Bootcamp
1. What do we know about the Workshop
A. It will last for 41 days. B. It will be hosted by CSPA.
C. It will focus on news design. D. It will start from December 2023.
2. Which of the following learners are refused by the Workshop
A. Print and online staffs. B. Private senior high school students.
C. Public senior high school advisers. D. Junior high school students.
3. When can learners take face-to-face classes on News Reporting
A. June 24-28, 2024. B. July 8-12, 2024.
C. July 15-19, 2024. D. July 22-26, 2024.
B
My mother is now 90. Thankfully, she is blessed with good health.
I still remember ten years ago when she turned 80, she surprised my brother and me with what she described as “independent birthday”.
One day she informed us she’d booked a seven-night trip to Turkey. Alone. Because she had never been. Of course, that was ridiculous. There was no way my brother and I could allow that. A weak, little old lady wandering the streets of Istanbul on her own, not speaking a word of Turkish, with no knowledge of the laws and customs of the land — it was out of the question!
She paid no attention to us. Off she went. When she returned, she told us it had been a wonderful success. As it turned out, she had barely spent any time alone, after hiring a taxi driver to show her around Istanbul for some days. He took her to all the sites — the markets, churches and restaurants. He introduced her to a blanket seller, “a lovely fellow,” and she bought some blankets. The seller took her address details and promised to ship them to Canada. They would be arriving in three or four weeks. My mother beamed (眉开眼笑) as she told this story. The blanket seller and my mother apparently built a friendship and she told him to drop by if he were ever in Canada.
To our great shock, her blankets did arrive some weeks later, along with a lovely note from the seller Mustafa. To our even greater surprise, the following year Mustafa himself arrived in Canada. He called our mother to inform her he was in Ottawa.
“I invited him over and he came by for a cup of tea. They drink a lot of tea in Turkey,” my mother told my horrified brother and me.
Her trip of independence seems to be thoughtfully based on a realization that life is to be lived. It reminded me of the line from the movie The Shawshank Redemption: “Get busy living or get busy dying.”
4. Why did the author’s mother go to Turkey alone
A. To make the author and the brother surprised.
B. To celebrate her 80th birthday independently.
C. To prepare herself to enter her ninth decade.
D. To inform the author that she needed independence.
5. Which of the following best describes the mother’s trip to Turkey on the whole
A. Colorful. B. Boring. C. Dangerous. D. Challenging.
6. What do we know about the blanket seller
A. He is poor but kind-hearted. B. He is outgoing and funny.
C. He is rich but selfish. D. He is friendly and reliable.
7. What can we learn from the text
A. It’s never too old to learn. B. East or West, home is best.
C. Life should be well lived. D. Time and tide wait for no man.
C
Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that he has formed a new artificial intelligence(AI) company, xAI, which has employed researchers from Google, OpenAI and other top technology companies. The goal, Musk tweeted, is “to understand reality.”
xAI is a separate company from Musk’s other businesses, such as Tesla and Twitter, but will work closely with them, according to the new company’s website.
Musk isn’t a novice to AI since Tesla uses the technology in its cars. While xAI didn’t mention what projects it will be working on, the company noted that its team of 11 researchers are drawn from top tech companies such as Microsoft Research, OpenAI and Google.
Musk suggested that the reason he picked July 12, 2023, to announce the start of xAI is connected with a science fiction (科幻小说) classic, Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” In his tweet, he noted that adding the date 7-12-23 equals 42, which the work of the fiction famously assumes is the answer to life.
“The goal of xAI is to understand the true nature of the universe,” the xAI website states.
The company said it will be advised by Dan Hendrycks, director of the Center for AI Safety. Hendrycks pointed out where AI could cause problems. “AIs could be used by bad people to make new deadly bioweapons (生物武器),” Hendrycks said in May. “Or people could make AI that tries to hurt people on purpose. If this AI was really smart, it could be a big danger to all of us.”
The first time xAI was shown to the public was after Musk talked about it in April to the former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Musk told Carlson that OpenAI’s ChatGPT was a bit biased (有偏见的) and that he wanted to create a different tool that would be a super honest AI that tries to learn how everything in the world works.
The new company reflected (反映) Musk’s long-voiced concerns about a future in which AI systems could present a risk to human existence. The idea, Musk said, is that an AI that wants to understand humanity is less likely to destroy it.
8. What does the underlined word “novice” in paragraph 3 mean
A Boss. B. Coach. C. Partner. D. Beginner.
9. Why did Musk announce the start of xAI on July 12, 2023
A. He chose the date to remember a friend.
B. He was influenced by a number in a book.
C It was suggested by a writer at his invitation.
D. It was the decision of all the 11 researchers of xAI.
10. What does Hendrycks think of AI
A. It is quite worrying. B. It is money-making.
C. It will not be smarter than humans. D. It can be used to punish bad people.
11. What did Musk say to Carlson
A. It will take time to create a new AI. B. OpenAI’s ChatGPT has its advantages.
C. Creating an honest AI is his dream. D. It is hard to change people’s ideas of Al.
D
The story about horses in North America told in several written histories is in need of an update, according to a new study. After examining archaeological (考古学的) remains (遗骸) of horses, researchers suggest Indigenous peoples (土著居民) had spread the animals through the American West by the first half of the 1600s — before they met Europeans.
The findings agree with oral (口述的) histories from Indigenous groups, which tell of interactions (相互作用) with horses before settlers arrived in their homelands. Meanwhile, written European texts from the 1700s and 1800s stated that horses only spread through the area after 1680.
Horses first appeared in the Americas around four million years ago, but by about 10,000 years ago, they had mostly disappeared from the record. Spanish settlers likely first brought horses back to the Americas in 1519. According to the new study, Indigenous peoples then transported horses north along trade networks
To find when the animals spread, researchers examined the remains of more than twenty horses discovered across the Western U.S. Rather than simply walking around the countryside on their own, the horses appear to have been part of Native American culture. Signs of teeth problems on one horse and growths on the bones of the head of another suggested people had put bridles (马勒) on the animals. Certain chemical elements (化学元素) in the animals’ teeth suggested they ate maize, an Indigenous plant. And another horse had a previously broken facial bone that had fully recovered, meaning it might have received medical treatment.
Researchers compared the ancient horses’ DNA with that of modern horses and found that the centuries-old horses had largely Spanish origins (血统).
Together, the findings suggest horses spread “from Spanish settlements in the American Southwest to the northern Rockies and central Great Plains by the first half of the 17th century.”
The findings also highlight the importance of Indigenous oral traditions in understanding history. “Our cultures have been so misunderstood for so long,” says co-author Yvette Collin. “Too often history has been told around us, without us.”
12. What needs to be updated according to the new study
A. When horses showed up in the Americas.
B. Who introduced horses to North America.
C. When Native Americans first met Europeans.
D. Who spread horses through the American West.
13. What did researchers find out about ancient horses from the remains
A. They had hardly any Spanish origins. B. They were born with tooth disease.
C. They played a role in natives’ life. D. They were badly treated by natives.
14. What does Collin think of oral histories
A. They spread easily. B. They show the truth.
C. They pass down traditions. D. They unite Indigenous groups.
15. What is the best title for the text
A Written texts explain human-horse interactions
B. Oral histories help us understand Indigenous cultures
C. New research rewrites the history of American horses
D. Archaeological remains are the key to learning about the past
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Looking for something to do while waiting for the bus ___16___
At 20 stops across Boston until August, you can check out digital books from the library using your smartphone. Simply scan a QR code on the blue decals (贴纸) marked “Browse, Borrow, Board” outside these stops to choose the titles you like.
___17___ You can choose from audiobooks, digital books, newspapers, and magazines, with a large collection of over 7,000 titles from more than 125 countries. They are mainly in English and Spanish. You are allowed to check out as many as five titles for a two-week period.
This program is part of the city’s efforts to make public transportation more enjoyable. ___18___ The city made three important bus routes free and added more bus lanes (车道).
The program is a team effort between the city, the library, and the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority). MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng said MBTA will continue to look for ways to improve riders’ experience. ___19___
Boston Public Library President David Leonard said that they share the value that knowledge and transportation could both be free to all. He stressed the importance of connecting public library services with public transportation: ___20___ To serve people better, the library has chosen to focus on titles that are easy to enjoy on the bus.
So, the next time you find yourself waiting for the bus, take the chance to enjoy a good book from the library.
A. A full list of the stops is offered online.
B. It allows people to learn while they’re on the go.
C. He also expressed pride in this exciting partnership.
D. Why not read books provided by Boston Public Library
E. The public library’s digital offerings can satisfy different interests.
F. Parents hope the library can offer new excellent books for their children.
G. Mayor Michelle Wu mentioned other efforts they have made to public transportation.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分47.5分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
“What are you doing ” my fifth-grade teacher asked as I bent over the side of my desk. “I’m ___21___ my backpack. The bell rings in a few minutes.”
“Unpack your assignments (作业). You still have five minutes. We ___22___ until the clock runs out. The more you do here in class, the less you have to do at home,” she said. She was a very kind woman, but I knew she was ___23___ this time.
Having no choice, I ___24___ pulled my math assignment back out and ___25___ one problem at a time as the minutes on the clock ticked away. The bell finally ___26___, and I stuffed my homework in my backpack as ___27___ as possible and ran out.
I cannot remember how many times per day she would say “Use your time wisely.” It worked. It became second ___28___ for me to work until the bell rang. In middle school, I continued the ___29___ she instilled (灌输) in me. I worked on my assignments until the bell rang. And she was ___30___. The more I did in class, the more time off I had at home for projects and hobbies. I instilled that mindset in nearly every aspect of my ___31___ life: my education, my career, and my family.
At age ten, I didn’t ___32___. I do now. Learning how to use your time wisely also means learning what’s ___33___ to you and being able to prioritize (划分优先顺序) your life. It’s not just a ___34___ in using the time you have, but in enjoying those moments and ___35___ the time spent with loved ones.
21.
A. picking B. showing C. packing D. searching
22.
A. explore B. repeat C. check D. work
23.
A. amazed B. serious C. anxious D. confused
24.
A. secretly B. suddenly C. unexpectedly D. unwillingly
25.
A. solved B. discovered C. mastered D. faced
26.
A. disappeared B. dropped C. rang D. broke
27.
A. quickly B. naturally C. directly D. extremely
28.
A. language B. nature C. choice D. assignment
29.
A. adventure B. mystery C. curiosity D. practice
30.
A. right B. ready C. attractive D. unique
31.
A. teenager B. school C. adult D. campus
32.
A. forgive B. pass C. care D. understand
33.
A. familiar B. important C. common D. special
34.
A. credit B. requirement C. lesson D. duty
35.
A. measuring B. treasuring C. saving D. imagining
第二节 语法填空(共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空。
In June 1992, four farmers near the village of Shiyanbei in Zhejiang Province, China, made a(n) ____36____ (amaze) discovery. When they drained several ponds (排干几个池塘) on their land, they uncovered a secret ____37____ (hide) under the water’s surface. Five large man-made caves appeared, leading to the discovery of 19 more caves nearby. These caves ____38____ (know) as the Longyou Caves.
____39____ (strange), the caves were not documented in any writings of the period. Following many studies since the caves were first found, caves scientists have tried to put forward explanations of the true purpose behind their ____40____ (create). But so far none have agreed. Artifacts (人工制品) within were discovered to be from the period 91 to 48 BCE, ____41____ makes the caves over 2,000 years old. The caves are ____42____ shockingly good shape after centuries of floods. Interestingly, the caves are of different ____43____ (size). Some are over 100 feet wide with vaulted ceilings (拱形天花板), supported by stone columns (柱). Others are much ____44____ (small).
Today, five of the caves are open to tourists, inviting them to experience the great wonders of ____45____ past.
第三节 单词考查(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
根据括号内中文或单词提示，在下面空格处填入一个符合句子意思和语法结构的词。
46. Will it be ________(方便的)for you to chat with me on the Internet tonight （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
47. Although she only met the old man once, he made a deep ________ (印象) on her. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. Don’t give up halfway, and you will find the scenery is more beautiful when you reach the ________ (目的地) than when you started off. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. Li Hua is struggling to increase his English ________(词汇) this semester. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. ________ (事实上), I wasn’t sick. I just felt tired and sleepy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. Friendless and jobless, he knew that his chance to ________(存活) was slim. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. If you ________(假装) to know what you don’t know, you will only make a fool of yourself. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. If we don’t take measures to protect the animal, it will face ________ (extinct) one day. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. They made a ________(compare) of different countries’ eating habits. （所给词的适当形式填空）
55. Second, protect your ________ (private). Don’t give out your address or phone number. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四部分 写作(共两节;满分32.5分)
第一节 句子考查(满分12.5分。其中填空题9.5分，每空0.5分;句子翻译3分)
56. After listening to the scientists and citizens, the government ________ ________(向……救助) the United Nations for help in 1959. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
57. My sister has travelled 300 kilometres to ________ ________ ________ (陪伴我) during my illness. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
58. ________ ________ ________ (据报道) that the police are looking into the case of the two missing children. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
59. Have you pressed the button yet to copy the file (用被动句改写)
________ the button ________ ________ yet to copy the file
60. The problem is under discussion.(同义句改写)
The problem ________ ________ ________ now.
61. The army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those trapped and to bury the dead.(同义句改写)
The army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those ________ ________ ________ and to bury the dead.
62. 你站得越高，看得就越远。
The higher you stand, ________ ________ you will see.
63. 只有当我们集中精力于学习时，我们才能取得进步，并最终进入我们梦寐以求的大学。(用倒装句和定语从句翻译)
第二节 书面表达(20分)
64. 假定你是校英语报记者李华，上周你校举行了运动会，请你写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 运动会的时间及参赛人数；
2. 运动会的过程及成绩；
3. 运动会的影响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100左右；
2. 请在相应位置作答。
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听力答案：1-5 CCACA 6-10 BCAAB 11-15 CBAAB 16-20 BACBC

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