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南宁二中2022-2023学年度下学期高二期末考试
英语
考试时间120分钟 满分150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What was the weather like five minutes ago
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. What was the reason for the man to work at the charity at first
A. To help the homeless. B. To get work experience. C. To do a college project.
3. What does the man probably want the woman to do
A. Fix the computer. B. Restart the computer. C. Buy a new computer.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Setting up a tent. B. Counting the steps. C. Writing instructions.
5. What time will the woman meet the man
A. At 6: 00 p. m. B. At 7: 00 p. m. C. At 8: 00 p. m.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Co-workers.
7. What does the man need the suit for
A. A meeting. B. A wedding. C. An online course.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman think about playing soccer now
A. It’s too difficult. B. It’s very exciting. C. It’s a little dangerous.
9. What does the man remind the woman to pay attention to
A. Teamwork. B. Confidence. C. Safety.
10. Which body part did Uncle Tom break while playing soccer
A. His arm. B. His leg. C. His back.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11 What is Glen adding to his Turkish baklava
A. Chocolate. B. Honey. C. Nuts.
12. Who is the woman
A. A chef. B. A TV host. C. A cake shop owner.
13. Where did Glen get the idea for his Turkish baklava
A. In Turkey. B. In America. C. In France.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where are the speakers
A. At a school. B. At a museum. C. At a factory.
15. What subject will the man write about
A. How cars are developed.
B. How art is different from other things.
C. How schools help students learn about art.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Buy some cups. B. Go for a drive. C. Have a meal.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What’s the purpose of the speaker to hold the meeting
A. To explain some writing skills.
B. To warn the use of AI for schoolwork.
C. To introduce the use of ChatGPT in daily life.
18. How does the speaker describe ChatGPT in writing
A. Worthless. B. Professional. C. Powerful.
19. What is the speaker probably
A. A novel writer. B. A software engineer. C. A university professor.
20. What will the listeners have to do if their papers are questioned
A. Take more exams. B. Leave school. C. Fail that year directly.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some places you won’t miss when you travel to West Ireland.
The Cliffs of Moher
In Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are certainly one of those places. Original and heart-stoppingly sheer(陡峭的)- a walk along these natural wonders can only leave you in amazement. Extensive paths along the edge offer endless photo opportunities as well as a wonderful way to walk off your beer and Irish dishes. Spend the day walking along the sheer cliffs and taking in the beauty as you enjoy a picnic lunch in the green grass.
Galway
Galway is one of the towns that you’ll still hear Gaelic spoken in the pubs and shops. The busy center of town, Eyre Square is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon and enjoy sports and picnics in the grassy area. With colorful signature pubs, narrow cobblestone(鹅卵石)streets and live music from street performers as well as in nearly every restaurant and pub, this small city really has the power to interest people.
Keem Bay
One of Ireland’s best kept secret beaches, found on the western shores of Achill Island in County Mayo. Framed by such delightful scenery, many visitors will find the journey here just as rewarding as the day out itself. A truly impressive location.
Downpatrick Head
Located just north of the village of Ballycastle in County Mayo, Downpatrick Head is a historical site that gives visitors a unique view of the Atlantic Ocean. Also found on Downpatrick Head are the ruins of a church founded by Ireland’s saint Patrick, a holy well, a stone circle and nesting sea birds.
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1. Where should visitors go if they are interested in photography
A. Galway.
B. Keem Bay.
C. The Cliffs of Moher.
D. Downpatrick Head.
2. What do Keem Bay and Downpatrick Head have in common
A. Live music.
B. Beautiful scenery.
C. Remote islands.
D. Historical remains.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a travel brochure.
B. In an adventure novel.
C. In a geography textbook.
D. In an academic magazine.
B
There’s a phrase in Australia that is still widely in use today, “you’ve got Buckley’s”. It relates to a man named William Buckley.
Born in Cheshire, England, Buckley had served in the Napoleonic Wars where he was wounded in action, before being accused of receiving stolen goods (a roll of cloth) and sentenced to transportation (流放) for life in 1802. Buckley arrived at Port Phillip Bay with more than 300 soldiers, settlers and prisoners in 1803, aged 23.
However, the settlers failed to settle at Port Phillip Bay and they gave up the site they chose for their settlement. As the settlers prepared to leave for Tasmania, Buckley escaped with 2 other men. But after reaching the other side of Port Phillip Bay the two tired, hungry and frightened men turned back for Sullivan Bay.
Buckley would not give up and he wandered on alone, eating shellfish and fruits for several weeks before he was befriended by the Wathaurong people. Over the next 32 years Buckley lived with the Wathaurong and learnt their language and customs.
When John Batman, a leading member of the Port Phillip Association, arrived with new settlers in 1835, Buckley finally decided to meet them. At first he couldn’t remember his own language or name but managed to identify himself by the letters “WB” on his arm. He tried to work for the settlers and was employed as an interpreter between the settlers and the aborigines (土著人). But he felt he wasn’t trusted by either side. After less than 2 years he left for Hobart where he died after an accident in January 1856.
Buckley’s story has been reinterpreted many times over the years. His name lives on in Australian English with the saying “you’ve got Buckley’s”. It means very little chance—despite the fact that the real Buckley took his impossible chance for freedom and survived.
4. Why did William Buckley leave England
A. He was found guilty. B. He tried to escape war.
C. He was caught stealing. D. He hoped for a better life.
5. What happened to the three prisoners during their escape
A. They suffered many hardships. B. Two of them died of starvation.
C. They met the Wathaurong people. D. Buckley gave up on the other two.
6. What do we know about Buckley’s last years
A. He worked as an interpreter.
B. He earned his living in Hobart.
C. He got on well with Batman’s settlers.
D. He stayed with the Wathaurong people.
7. In which situation will you say “you’ve got Buckley’s”
A. When a person survived a disaster.
B. When a person isn’t trusted by people.
C. When a person tries to do something interesting.
D. When a person wants to take a flight on a stormy night.
C
In August, Jason M. Allen’s piece “Theatre D’opéra Spatial” — which he created with Al image generator Midjourney — won first place in the emerging artist division’s “digital arts photography” category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition. The definition for the category states that digital art refers to works that use “digital technology as part of the creative process”.
Allen’s award-winning image has led to debates about what, exactly, it means to be an artist and whether AI can truly make art. “It felt bad for the exact same reason we don’t let robots participate in the Olympics,” one Twitter user wrote. “This is the literal definition of ‘pressed a few buttons to make a digital art piece’,” another tweeted.
Yet while Allen didn’t use a paintbrush, there was plenty of work involved, he said. First, he played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in elegant dresses and space helmets, in an attempt to mix Victorian-style costuming with space themes. Over time, with many slight changes to his written prompt (提示符), he created 900 different versions of what led to his final image. Then he improved its resolution through Gigapixel AI and finally had the images printed.
Allen is glad the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is attracting so much attention. “Rather than hating on the technology, we need to recognize that it’s a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward,” Allen said.
Cal Duran, one of the judges for the competition, said that while Allen’s piece included a mention of AI, he didn’t realize that when judging it. Still, he sticks by his decision to award it first place. “I think the AI technology may give more opportunities to people who may not find themselves artists in the conventional way,” he said.
8. Why has Jason’s work led to debates
A. It was a copy of a photograph.
B. He challenged the older artists.
C. It was created with the help of AI.
D. He broke the rule of the competition.
9. What can best describe Allen’s creating process
A. Cooperative.
B. Energy-consuming.
C. Straightforward.
D. Imagination-lacking.
10. What can we learn about AI from the last paragraph
A. It is a double-edged sword.
B. It attracts conventional artists.
C. It strikes art judges as no surprise.
D. It may open a new world to artists.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. A trend to be AI artists.
B. An AI-generated art contest.
C. Responses to a winning AI artwork.
D. Curiosity about an image generator.
D
In habitats across the planet, animals periodically drop everything to walk, fly or swim to a new place. Wildlife such as whales and geese learn migration paths by following their parents. Others, including small songbirds, gain the distance and direction of their migration within their genetic code. And some animals use a combination of genetics and culture to guide their migration.
Another group of migrators does not quite fit either model, and researchers have only recently started to figure out how they find their way. Take the Cory’s shearwater, an oceangoing sea bird that migrates over the Atlantic every year. The young do not migrate with their parents, so culture cannot explain their journeys. And the exact paths vary wildly from individual to individual, making genetics equally unlikely.
Cory’s shearwaters are long-lived, rarely producing young successfully before age nine. This leaves an opening for learning and practice to develop their migration patterns. Researchers call this the “exploration-refinement”, and until now it has been hypothetical (假设的) because of difficulties in tracking migratory animals’ movements.
But a team of researchers has done that by attaching small geolocators to more than 150 of the birds aged four to nine. They found that younger birds traveled longer distances, for longer periods, and had more diverse paths than older birds. “We finally have evidence of the ‘exploration-refinement’ for migratory birds,” says Letizia Campioni, who led the study. Younger Cory’s shearwaters are able to fly just as fast as the adults—but they do not, suggesting that the young do more exploring, which gradually fades as they mature and settle into a preferred course.
Although it may seem less efficient than other strategies “exploration refinement could be beneficial to birds and other organisms in a rapidly changing world due to unpredictable man-made changes,” says Barbara Frei. “It might be safer to repeat a behavior that was recently successful than to rely on patterns that were perfected long ago but might no longer be safe.”
12. Why does the author mention different migration models in Paragraph 1
A. To give an example. B. To lead in the topic.
C. To make a comparison. D. To support an idea.
13. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The opening for learning and practice.
B. The unique living habit of Cory’s shearwaters.
C. The way Cory’s shearwaters form their migration patterns.
D. The process scientists track Cory’s shearwaters’ movements.
14. What does Letizia’s study find about the younger Cory’s shearwaters
A. They lower the speed for exploration. B. They move in a predictable manner.
C. They travel as much as adult birds. D. They look for a course with their parents.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Fixed Tracks: Safer Migration Model
B. Migration Models: Important Ways to Deal With Changes
C. A Combination of Strategies: A Wise Choice for Migration
D. Exploration Refinement: Migration Model With Better Adaptability
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。
Life can be wonderful, but realistically, it isn’t always so, no matter how hard you try. ____16____. However, it mostly depends on the amount of effort you put in. And what about bad things The mere fact of living means you’ll go through hard times, that you won’t always get what you want, and you’ll need resilience to get through it.
Resilience is the ability to adapt to adversity (逆境) in a positive way. Resilient people are those who can become strengthened by difficult situations. ____17____. Resilience involves, among other things, being able to effectively regulate your emotions. This will allow you to face difficult situations and overcome obstacles.
Another great thing about resilience is that it is not determined by genetics or personality. ____18____. Instead, it develops throughout your life as you interact with your environment.
To maximize your resilience, you need to know which factors influence it, both personal and environmental. That way, you can work on each factor and learn how to adapt to adversity in a positive way.
____19____. Obviously, this doesn’t just occur immediately after an unfortunate event. It’s a gradual process that comes with time and often, the help of a qualified psychologist.
Next, it’s important to be able to see the good side of the situation. In other words, be optimistic — just don’t forget to be realistic. You shouldn’t focus on the negative things and forget about the positive, ____20____.
Lastly, having a sense of humor can help to improve your resilience greatly. Being able to laugh at yourself or the situation is a worthwhile tool that helps you adapt to different obstacles.
A. but nobody is born knowing how to adapt
B. Some good things will happen purely by chance
C. First of all, you have to accept what has happened
D. Firstly, you should keep all external factors in mind
E. But it’s more than just “seeing the good side of things”
F. That is, you’re not born with a limited capacity for resilience
G. but you also shouldn’t elevate the positive to an impossible level
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every year I’d read over 2,000 college applications from students all over the world. It is quite ____21____ to choose whom to admit. ____22____, in the chaos of SAT scores and recommendations, one ____23____ is always irresistible in a candidate: kindness.
The most surprising ____24____ of kindness I’ve ever come across came from a student who had excellent scores and a supportive recommendation from his college consultant. Even with these qualifications, he might not have ____25____. But one letter of recommendation caught my eye. It was from a school security ____26____. Letters of recommendation are ____27____ written by people like former presidents, celebrities, and Olympic athletes.
The security guard wrote that he supported this student’s admission because of his ____28____. This young man was the only person in the school who knew the ____29____ of every member of the guard staff. He turned off lights in empty rooms, consistently ____30____ the hallway monitor each morning and tidied up the classroom after his ____31____ left school even if nobody was watching. This student, the security guard wrote, had a(n) ____32____ respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power.
It gave us a ____33____ onto a student’s life in the moments when nothing “counted”. That student was admitted by unanimous (一致的) vote of the admissions committee.
Next year there might be a flood of security guard recommendations due to this essay. But if it means students will start paying as much ____34____ to the people who clean their classrooms as they do to their principals and teachers, I’m happy to help start that ____35____.
21.
A. decent B. difficult C. ridiculous D. desperate
22.
A. However B. Otherwise C. Besides D. Therefore
23
A. capacity B. quality C. dignity D. liberty
24.
A. signal B. image C. appearance D. indication
25.
A. stood up B. stood out C. given up D. given out
26.
A. guard B. teacher C. principal D. consultant
27.
A. roughly B. permanently C. typically D. respectively
28.
A. wisdom B. bravery C. encouragement D. consideration
29.
A. names B. wages C. locations D. careers
30.
A. bothered B. answered C. visited D. thanked
31.
A. staff B. students C. peers D. monitors
32.
A. demanding B. amusing C. refreshing D. puzzling
33.
A. passion B. licence C. guarantee D. window
34.
A. money B. notice C. attention D. curiosity
35.
A policy B. trend C. arrangement D. occupation
第二节(共10题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Technology is changing the face of the world, and now faces are changing technology too. Facial recognition technology, ____36____ its capacity to analyse a huge amount of data, has come into widespread use. It works by comparing the facial features of ____37____ (give) images with what are in a database. It offers a quick and cool alternative to traditional passwords, and you cannot forget your own face! In theory, networks which use our own body as passwords should also be ____38____ (safe) from hackers and better protect us from identity theft than those who use traditional passwords, mainly because every individual is unique. This technology is ____39____ (especial) useful in public places: banks, airports and railway stations, to name but a few.
However, facial recognition technology has also started to pose some difficult questions. Experts have been giving ____40____ (warn) about this technology, saying it may not be as good as we think. Facial expressions often vary, ____41____ (make) facial recognition less effective. Moreover, there is growing concern ____42____ we might fall victim to this technology, as there are cases in which hackers have broken into facial recognition systems by using people’s social media photos ____43____ (build) models of their faces.
Scientists and engineers ____44____ (urge) to improve existing technology and make it fail-safe in recent years. Apparently, this will be ____45____ tough task. Whatever happens, we need to make sure that facial recognition technology can be trusted—or we will have to face the consequences.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Mike最近迷上了中国诗歌，他写信向你询问你最喜欢的诗人。请你用英语给他写封回信，要点如下：
1. 介绍你最喜爱的诗人和他/她的诗歌。
2. 他/她对你的影响或启示。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
It was a happy Tuesday afternoon. After a long day of classes, the students were now hurrying back home. Maaz put an arm around Hamza’s neck. “It’s the first time I scored full marks in the math exam you helped me prepare for,” Maaz added a little giggle. “My mum will be happy, Thank you!”
Hamza and Maaz were close friends ever since they were kids, but they were opposites. While Hamza was very confident, a born genius and a part of all social activities at school, Maaz was more of an introvert. He preferred to stay in his comfort zone and wasn’t very strong academically but was very hardworking.
The next day, Hamza had been sleeping through all classes. Maaz came over and thumped his back, “what’s wrong bro ”
Hamza opened one drowsy eyelid, “I played video games all night, I’m exhausted.” Maaz tugged at his shirt, “You have done the history assignment, right ”
Hamza suddenly sat up and held his head. It had completely escaped his mind. “Maaz, can you let me go through your work I just have to check how long it will take me,” Hamza frowned in worry.
“Sure buddy,” Maaz added as he handed over his assignment and dissolved into the crowd of students rushing for recess.
In history class the next day, Ms Afsheen looked furious. In a voice that wasn’t loud, but echoed through the silent classroom, she said: “Maaz Ali, stand up.”
Ms. Afsheen pursed her lips and glared at him. “Maaz thinks that he is so smart that he will copy Hamza’s entire assignment and the teacher won’t even know, Hamza’s face turned pale.
“Class, today I will tell you the consequences of a student who tries to cheat. Maaz gets a zero on his assignment,” Ms. Afsheen announced.
Maaz stood with his head bowed, glistening tears silently dropping to the floor. Hamza was looking everywhere, but at him. He couldn’t face his friend.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hamza was going through a battle inside him because it was he who had copied Maaz’s work.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With new courage filling his heart, Hamza walked to the staffroom in search of Ms. Afsheen.
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听力答案：1-5BBCAC 6-10 AABCA 11-15 ABCBB 16-20CBACA南宁二中2022-2023学年度下学期高二期末考试
英语
考试时间120分钟 满分150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What was the weather like five minutes ago
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. What was the reason for the man to work at the charity at first
A. To help the homeless. B. To get work experience. C. To do a college project.
3. What does the man probably want the woman to do
A. Fix the computer. B. Restart the computer. C. Buy a new computer.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Setting up a tent. B. Counting the steps. C. Writing instructions.
5. What time will the woman meet the man
A. At 6: 00 p. m. B. At 7: 00 p. m. C. At 8: 00 p. m.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Co-workers.
7. What does the man need the suit for
A. A meeting. B. A wedding. C. An online course.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman think about playing soccer now
A. It’s too difficult. B. It’s very exciting. C. It’s a little dangerous.
9. What does the man remind the woman to pay attention to
A. Teamwork. B. Confidence. C. Safety.
10. Which body part did Uncle Tom break while playing soccer
A. His arm. B. His leg. C. His back.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is Glen adding to his Turkish baklava
A. Chocolate. B. Honey. C. Nuts.
12. Who is the woman
A A chef. B. A TV host. C. A cake shop owner.
13. Where did Glen get the idea for his Turkish baklava
A. In Turkey. B. In America. C. In France.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where are the speakers
A. At a school. B. At a museum. C. At a factory.
15. What subject will the man write about
A. How cars are developed.
B. How art is different from other things.
C. How schools help students learn about art.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Buy some cups. B. Go for a drive. C. Have a meal.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17 What’s the purpose of the speaker to hold the meeting
A. To explain some writing skills.
B. To warn the use of AI for schoolwork.
C. To introduce the use of ChatGPT in daily life.
18. How does the speaker describe ChatGPT in writing
A. Worthless. B. Professional. C. Powerful.
19. What is the speaker probably
A. A novel writer. B. A software engineer. C. A university professor.
20. What will the listeners have to do if their papers are questioned
A. Take more exams. B. Leave school. C. Fail that year directly.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some places you won’t miss when you travel to West Ireland.
The Cliffs of Moher
In Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are certainly one of those places. Original and heart-stoppingly sheer(陡峭的)- a walk along these natural wonders can only leave you in amazement. Extensive paths along the edge offer endless photo opportunities as well as a wonderful way to walk off your beer and Irish dishes. Spend the day walking along the sheer cliffs and taking in the beauty as you enjoy a picnic lunch in the green grass.
Galway
Galway is one of the towns that you’ll still hear Gaelic spoken in the pubs and shops. The busy center of town, Eyre Square is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon and enjoy sports and picnics in the grassy area. With colorful signature pubs, narrow cobblestone(鹅卵石)streets and live music from street performers as well as in nearly every restaurant and pub, this small city really has the power to interest people.
Keem Bay
One of Ireland’s best kept secret beaches, found on the western shores of Achill Island in County Mayo. Framed by such delightful scenery, many visitors will find the journey here just as rewarding as the day out itself. A truly impressive location.
Downpatrick Head
Located just north of the village of Ballycastle in County Mayo, Downpatrick Head is a historical site that gives visitors a unique view of the Atlantic Ocean. Also found on Downpatrick Head are the ruins of a church founded by Ireland’s saint Patrick, a holy well, a stone circle and nesting sea birds.
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1. Where should visitors go if they are interested in photography
A. Galway.
B. Keem Bay.
C. The Cliffs of Moher.
D. Downpatrick Head.
2. What do Keem Bay and Downpatrick Head have in common
A. Live music.
B. Beautiful scenery.
C. Remote islands.
D. Historical remains.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a travel brochure.
B. In an adventure novel.
C. In a geography textbook.
D. In an academic magazine.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了在西爱尔兰旅游时的四个好去处。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段关于“The Cliffs of Moher”的第三句话“Extensive paths along the edge offer endless photo opportunities as well as a wonderful way to walk off your beer and Irish dishes.（沿着边缘的宽阔小径提供了无尽的拍照机会，也提供一种很好的方法让你走一走消耗掉你喝的啤酒和爱尔兰菜肴）”可知，对摄影感兴趣的游客可以去The Cliffs of Moher。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段关于“Keem Bay”的句子“Framed by such delightful scenery, many visitors will find the journey here just as rewarding as the day out itself. A truly impressive location.（在这些令人愉悦的风景的衬托下，许多游客会发现这里的旅程是值得的。一个真正令人印象深刻的地方）”和第五段关于“Downpatrick Head”的句子“Located just north of the village of Ballycastle in County Mayo, Downpatrick Head is a historical site that gives visitors a unique view of the Atlantic Ocean.（唐帕特里克角位于梅奥县巴利卡斯尔村的北部，是一个历史遗迹，让游客可以欣赏到大西洋的独特景色）”可知，Keem Bay和Downpatrick Head的共同之处在于它们都有美丽的景色。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。这篇文章介绍的是在西爱尔兰旅游时的四个好去处。由此可以推断出文章来自于一本旅游手册。故选A项。
B
There’s a phrase in Australia that is still widely in use today, “you’ve got Buckley’s”. It relates to a man named William Buckley.
Born in Cheshire, England, Buckley had served in the Napoleonic Wars where he was wounded in action, before being accused of receiving stolen goods (a roll of cloth) and sentenced to transportation (流放) for life in 1802. Buckley arrived at Port Phillip Bay with more than 300 soldiers, settlers and prisoners in 1803, aged 23.
However, the settlers failed to settle at Port Phillip Bay and they gave up the site they chose for their settlement. As the settlers prepared to leave for Tasmania, Buckley escaped with 2 other men. But after reaching the other side of Port Phillip Bay the two tired, hungry and frightened men turned back for Sullivan Bay.
Buckley would not give up and he wandered on alone, eating shellfish and fruits for several weeks before he was befriended by the Wathaurong people. Over the next 32 years Buckley lived with the Wathaurong and learnt their language and customs.
When John Batman, a leading member of the Port Phillip Association, arrived with new settlers in 1835, Buckley finally decided to meet them. At first he couldn’t remember his own language or name but managed to identify himself by the letters “WB” on his arm. He tried to work for the settlers and was employed as an interpreter between the settlers and the aborigines (土著人). But he felt he wasn’t trusted by either side. After less than 2 years he left for Hobart where he died after an accident in January 1856.
Buckley’s story has been reinterpreted many times over the years. His name lives on in Australian English with the saying “you’ve got Buckley’s”. It means very little chance—despite the fact that the real Buckley took his impossible chance for freedom and survived.
4. Why did William Buckley leave England
A. He was found guilty. B. He tried to escape war.
C. He was caught stealing. D. He hoped for a better life.
5. What happened to the three prisoners during their escape
A. They suffered many hardships. B. Two of them died of starvation.
C. They met the Wathaurong people. D. Buckley gave up on the other two.
6. What do we know about Buckley’s last years
A. He worked as an interpreter.
B. He earned his living in Hobart.
C. He got on well with Batman’s settlers.
D. He stayed with the Wathaurong people.
7. In which situation will you say “you’ve got Buckley’s”
A. When a person survived a disaster.
B. When a person isn’t trusted by people.
C. When a person tries to do something interesting.
D. When a person wants to take a flight on a stormy night.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。通过讲述巴克利的故事，来说明短语“you’ve got Buckley’s”的意思。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Born in Cheshire, England, Buckley had served in the Napoleonic Wars where he was wounded in action, before being accused of receiving stolen goods (a roll of cloth) and sentenced to transportation for life in 1802. (巴克利出生于英国柴郡，曾在拿破仑战争中服役，并在战斗中负伤。1802年，他被指控偷东西(一卷布)，被判终身流放)”可知他偷东西被当场抓住，被判终身流放而离开英国。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“But after reaching the other side of Port Phillip Bay the two tired, hungry and frightened men turned back for Sullivan Bay.(但在到达菲利浦港的另一边后，这两个又累又饿又害怕的人转身向沙利文湾驶去)”和第四段 “Buckley would not give up and he wandered on alone, eating shellfish and fruits for several weeks before he was befriended by the Wathaurong people.(巴克利没有放弃，他独自流浪，吃了几个星期的贝类和水果，直到他得到了瓦塔荣人的帮助)”可推知逃跑的三人一定遭受了很多苦难。故选A项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“He tried to work for the settlers and was employed as an interpreter between the settlers and the aborigines. But he felt he wasn’t trusted by either side. After less than 2 years he left for Hobart where he died after an accident in January 1856.(他试图为移民工作，并被聘为移民和土著之间的翻译。但他觉得双方都不信任他。不到两年之后，他去了霍巴特，在1856年1月的一次事故中去世)”可知因为得不到两边人的信任，巴克利来到了霍巴特，最后死在了那里。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Buckley’s story has been reinterpreted many times over the years. His name lives on in Australian English with the saying “you’ve got Buckley’s”. It means very little chance—despite the fact that the real Buckley took his impossible chance for freedom and survived.(多年来，巴克利的故事被多次重新诠释。他的名字在澳大利亚英语中被用于“you’ve got Buckley’s”。这意味着机会很小——尽管事实是，真正的巴克利抓住了他不可能的机会，获得了自由，并活了下来)”可知，“you’ve got Buckley’s”意思是机会很小，可知D项“When a person wants to take a flight on a stormy night.(当一个人想在暴风雨的夜晚乘坐飞机时)”符合。故选D项。
C
In August, Jason M. Allen’s piece “Theatre D’opéra Spatial” — which he created with Al image generator Midjourney — won first place in the emerging artist division’s “digital arts photography” category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition. The definition for the category states that digital art refers to works that use “digital technology as part of the creative process”.
Allen’s award-winning image has led to debates about what, exactly, it means to be an artist and whether AI can truly make art. “It felt bad for the exact same reason we don’t let robots participate in the Olympics,” one Twitter user wrote. “This is the literal definition of ‘pressed a few buttons to make a digital art piece’,” another tweeted.
Yet while Allen didn’t use a paintbrush, there was plenty of work involved, he said. First, he played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in elegant dresses and space helmets, in an attempt to mix Victorian-style costuming with space themes. Over time, with many slight changes to his written prompt (提示符), he created 900 different versions of what led to his final image. Then he improved its resolution through Gigapixel AI and finally had the images printed.
Allen is glad the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is attracting so much attention. “Rather than hating on the technology, we need to recognize that it’s a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward,” Allen said.
Cal Duran, one of the judges for the competition, said that while Allen’s piece included a mention of AI, he didn’t realize that when judging it. Still, he sticks by his decision to award it first place. “I think the AI technology may give more opportunities to people who may not find themselves artists in the conventional way,” he said.
8. Why has Jason’s work led to debates
A. It was a copy of a photograph.
B. He challenged the older artists.
C. It was created with the help of AI.
D. He broke the rule of the competition.
9. What can best describe Allen’s creating process
A. Cooperative.
B. Energy-consuming.
C. Straightforward.
D. Imagination-lacking.
10. What can we learn about AI from the last paragraph
A. It is a double-edged sword.
B. It attracts conventional artists.
C. It strikes art judges as no surprise.
D. It may open a new world to artists.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. A trend to be AI artists.
B. An AI-generated art contest.
C. Responses to a winning AI artwork.
D. Curiosity about an image generator.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。呈现在人工智能帮助下获奖艺术作品的出现引发的辩论。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“Allen’s award-winning image has led to debates about what, exactly, it means to be an artist and whether AI can truly make art. (艾伦获奖的形象引发了关于成为艺术家到底意味着什么，以及人工智能能否真正创造艺术的争论。)”可推测，人们争论的点是艺术家意味着什么，以及人工智能能否创造艺术，即他的艺术获奖作品是在人工智能的帮助下完成的这件事情导致了争论。故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“First, he played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in elegant dresses and space helmets, in an attempt to mix Victorian-style costuming with space themes. (首先，他反复琢磨措辞，使Midtravel产生了穿着优雅礼服和太空头盔的女性形象，试图将维多利亚风格的服装与太空主题相结合。)”以及最后一句“Then he improved its resolution through Gigapixel AI and finally had the images printed. (然后，他通过Gigapixel AI提高了分辨率，最终打印出了图像。)”可以看出，他的作品是通过他和两种人工智能一起合作而成，即cooperative“合作的，协作的”。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“Still, he sticks by his decision to award it first place. “I think the AI technology may give more opportunities to people who may not find themselves artists in the conventional way, ” he said. (尽管如此，他还是坚持自己的决定，将其评为第一名。他说：“我认为人工智能技术可能会给那些可能不会以传统方式成为艺术家的人更多机会。”)”可推测，在这位评委看来，人工智能给艺术和艺术家提供了更多机会，换言之，可能打开艺术新世界的大门。故选D项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段第一句“Allen’s award-winning image has led to debates about what, exactly, it means to be an artist and whether AI can truly make art. (艾伦获奖的形象引发了关于成为艺术家到底意味着什么，以及人工智能能否真正创造艺术的争论。)”；第四段第一句“Allen is glad the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is attracting so much attention. (艾伦很高兴关于人工智能是否可以用来制造艺术的争论吸引了如此多的关注。)”以及最后一段最后一句“Still, he sticks by his decision to award it first place. “I think the AI technology may give more opportunities to people who may not find themselves artists in the conventional way, ” he said. (尽管如此，他还是坚持自己的决定，将其评为第一名。他说：“我认为人工智能技术可能会给那些可能不会以传统方式成为艺术家的人更多机会。”)”可知，本文主要呈现的是这幅在人工智能帮助下完成的艺术作品获奖后，引起的的辩论，即不同人对此不同的回应。故选C项。
D
In habitats across the planet, animals periodically drop everything to walk, fly or swim to a new place. Wildlife such as whales and geese learn migration paths by following their parents. Others, including small songbirds, gain the distance and direction of their migration within their genetic code. And some animals use a combination of genetics and culture to guide their migration.
Another group of migrators does not quite fit either model, and researchers have only recently started to figure out how they find their way. Take the Cory’s shearwater, an oceangoing sea bird that migrates over the Atlantic every year. The young do not migrate with their parents, so culture cannot explain their journeys. And the exact paths vary wildly from individual to individual, making genetics equally unlikely.
Cory’s shearwaters are long-lived, rarely producing young successfully before age nine. This leaves an opening for learning and practice to develop their migration patterns. Researchers call this the “exploration-refinement”, and until now it has been hypothetical (假设的) because of difficulties in tracking migratory animals’ movements.
But a team of researchers has done that by attaching small geolocators to more than 150 of the birds aged four to nine. They found that younger birds traveled longer distances, for longer periods, and had more diverse paths than older birds. “We finally have evidence of the ‘exploration-refinement’ for migratory birds,” says Letizia Campioni, who led the study. Younger Cory’s shearwaters are able to fly just as fast as the adults—but they do not, suggesting that the young do more exploring, which gradually fades as they mature and settle into a preferred course.
Although it may seem less efficient than other strategies, “exploration refinement could be beneficial to birds and other organisms in a rapidly changing world due to unpredictable man-made changes,” says Barbara Frei. “It might be safer to repeat a behavior that was recently successful than to rely on patterns that were perfected long ago but might no longer be safe.”
12. Why does the author mention different migration models in Paragraph 1
A. To give an example. B. To lead in the topic.
C. To make a comparison. D. To support an idea.
13. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The opening for learning and practice.
B. The unique living habit of Cory’s shearwaters.
C. The way Cory’s shearwaters form their migration patterns.
D. The process scientists track Cory’s shearwaters’ movements.
14. What does Letizia’s study find about the younger Cory’s shearwaters
A. They lower the speed for exploration. B. They move in a predictable manner.
C. They travel as much as adult birds. D. They look for a course with their parents.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Fixed Tracks: Safer Migration Model
B. Migration Models: Important Ways to Deal With Changes
C. A Combination of Strategies: A Wise Choice for Migration
D. Exploration Refinement: Migration Model With Better Adaptability
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了对科里海鸥迁徙的模式的研究。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Wildlife such as whales and geese learn migration paths by following their parents. Others, including small songbirds, gain the distance and direction of their migration within their genetic code. And some animals use a combination of genetics and culture to guide their migration. (像鲸鱼和大雁这样的野生动物通过跟随父母学习迁徙路线。其他鸟类，包括小型鸣禽，在它们的遗传密码中获得了迁徙的距离和方向。一些动物利用遗传和文化的结合来指导它们的迁移)”以及第二段第一句“Another group of migrators does not quite fit either model, and researchers have only recently started to figure out how they find their way. (另一群候鸟并不完全符合这两种模式，研究人员直到最近才开始研究它们是如何找到自己的路的。)”可知，第一段提到不同的动物迁徙模式主要是为了引出下文想要介绍的不同于前面所述的一种迁徙模式。故选B项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第三段中“Cory’s shearwaters are long-lived, rarely producing young successfully before age nine. This leaves an opening for learning and practice to develop their migration patterns. (科里海鸥的寿命很长，很少能在九岁之前成功产下幼崽。这为学习和实践发展它们的迁移模式提供了机会)”和“Researchers call this the “exploration-refinement” (研究人员称之为“探索-精炼”)”可知，此处指研究人员称这种模式为“探索-精炼”，第三段中划线的this指代的是科里海鸥形成迁徙模式的方式。A The opening for learning and practice开放的学习和实践；B. The unique living habit of Cory’s shearwaters科里海鸥独特的生活习性；C. The way Cory’s shearwaters form their migration patterns科里海鸥形成迁徙模式的方式；D. The process scientists track Cory’s shearwaters’ movements在这个过程中，科学家们追踪了科里海鸥的活动。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Younger Cory’ s shearwaters are able to fly just as fast as the adults—but they do not, suggesting that the young do more exploring, which gradually fades as they mature and settle into a preferred course. (年轻的科里海鸥能够和成年海鸥一样快地飞行，但它们没有，这表明年轻的科里海鸥会进行更多的探索，随着它们成熟并确定了自己喜欢的路线，这种探索逐渐消失)”可知，莱蒂齐亚的研究发现小科里海鸥为了探索降低了它们的飞行速度。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第二段第一句“Another group of migrators does not quite fit either model, and researchers have only recently started to figure out how they find their way. (另一群候鸟并不完全符合这两种模式，研究人员直到最近才开始研究它们是如何找到自己的路的。)”以及最后一段中“Although it may seem less efficient than other strategies, “exploration refinement could be beneficial to birds and other organisms in a rapidly changing world due to unpredictable man-made changes,” says Barbara Frei. (芭芭拉·弗雷说：“尽管它看起来比其他策略效率低，但在一个由于不可预测的人为变化而迅速变化的世界中，探索精炼可能对鸟类和其他生物有益”)”可知，本文主要介绍一种迁徙模式（探索-精炼模式），而且这种模式对环境的变化的适应性更强。故选D项。
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。
Life can be wonderful, but realistically, it isn’t always so, no matter how hard you try. ____16____. However, it mostly depends on the amount of effort you put in. And what about bad things The mere fact of living means you’ll go through hard times, that you won’t always get what you want, and you’ll need resilience to get through it.
Resilience is the ability to adapt to adversity (逆境) in a positive way. Resilient people are those who can become strengthened by difficult situations. ____17____. Resilience involves, among other things, being able to effectively regulate your emotions. This will allow you to face difficult situations and overcome obstacles.
Another great thing about resilience is that it is not determined by genetics or personality. ____18____. Instead, it develops throughout your life as you interact with your environment.
To maximize your resilience, you need to know which factors influence it, both personal and environmental. That way, you can work on each factor and learn how to adapt to adversity in a positive way.
____19____. Obviously, this doesn’t just occur immediately after an unfortunate event. It’s a gradual process that comes with time and often, the help of a qualified psychologist.
Next, it’s important to be able to see the good side of the situation. In other words, be optimistic — just don’t forget to be realistic. You shouldn’t focus on the negative things and forget about the positive, ____20____.
Lastly, having a sense of humor can help to improve your resilience greatly. Being able to laugh at yourself or the situation is a worthwhile tool that helps you adapt to different obstacles.
A. but nobody is born knowing how to adapt
B. Some good things will happen purely by chance
C. First of all, you have to accept what has happened
D. Firstly, you should keep all external factors in mind
E. But it’s more than just “seeing the good side of things”
F. That is, you’re not born with a limited capacity for resilience
G. but you also shouldn’t elevate the positive to an impossible level
【答案】16. B 17. E 18. F 19. C 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本篇是说明文。文章主要讲述人的生活并不是一帆风顺的，需要通过提高自己的适应能力来克服遇到的各种障碍，以及提升适应能力的方法。
【16题详解】
本空位于句中，有着承上启下的作用。前文提到“Life can be wonderful, but realistically, it isn’t always so, no matter how hard you try. ”（生活可以是美好的，但实际上，不管你多么努力，它并不总是美好的。），以及空后“However, it mostly depends on the amount of effort you put in. And what about bad things ”（然而，这主要取决于你付出的努力。那不好的事情呢 ）可知，转折之后谈到的是糟糕的事情，因此空处应该发生的是好事。B项“Some good things will happen purely by chance”（有些好事的发生纯属偶然）该项符合文意。故选B。
【17题详解】
前文提到“Resilience is the ability to adapt to adversity（逆境）in a positive way. Resilient people are those who can become strengthened by difficult situations. ”（适应力是以积极的方式适应逆境的能力。适应力强的人是那些在困难的情况下变得坚强的人。）以及后文提到“Resilience involves, among other things, being able to effectively regulate your emotions. ”（适应力包括，能够有效地调节你的情绪。）由此判断，适应力强可以带来好处，但这只是好的一个方面，适应能力还包括其他方面，E项“But it’s more than just “seeing the good side of things””（但这不仅仅是“看到事物好的一面”）该项符合文意。故选E。
【18题详解】
前文提到“Another great thing about resilience is that it is not determined by genetics or personality. ”（适应力的另一个优点是它不是由基因或性格决定的。）且后文提到“Instead, it develops throughout your life as you interact with your environment.”（相反，它会随着你与环境的互动而发展。）由此判断，适应力不是由基因决定的，那也就是说，适应力并不是与生俱来的，F项“That is, you’re not born with a limited capacity for resilience”（也就是说，你并不是生来就有有限的适应能力）该项符合文意。故选F。
19题详解】
后文提到“Obviously, this doesn’t just occur immediately after an unfortunate event. It’s a gradual process that comes with time and often, the help of a qualified psychologist.”（显然，这不会在不幸事件发生后立即发生。这是一个循序渐进的过程，需要时间和专业心理学家的帮助。），后文中提到了应对逆境的几个方法，由此判断，此空介绍的应该是以积极方式适应逆境的第一个方法，C项“First of all, you have to accept what has happened”（首先，你必须接受已经发生的事情）该项符合文意。故选C。
【20题详解】
前文提到“You shouldn’t focus on the negative things and forget about the positive”（你不应该只关注消极的事情而忘记积极的事情），不能只关注消极的事情忽略积极的事情，并且由其中的shouldn’t以及内容可知，与选项G中的also shouldn’t并列且内容相符，G项“but you also shouldn’t elevate the positive to an impossible level”（但你也不应该把积极的东西提升到不可能的水平）该项符合文意。故选G。
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every year I’d read over 2000 college applications from students all over the world. It is quite ____21____ to choose whom to admit. ____22____, in the chaos of SAT scores and recommendations, one ____23____ is always irresistible in a candidate: kindness.
The most surprising ____24____ of kindness I’ve ever come across came from a student who had excellent scores and a supportive recommendation from his college consultant. Even with these qualifications, he might not have ____25____. But one letter of recommendation caught my eye. It was from a school security ____26____. Letters of recommendation are ____27____ written by people like former presidents, celebrities, and Olympic athletes.
The security guard wrote that he supported this student’s admission because of his ____28____. This young man was the only person in the school who knew the ____29____ of every member of the guard staff. He turned off lights in empty rooms, consistently ____30____ the hallway monitor each morning and tidied up the classroom after his ____31____ left school even if nobody was watching. This student, the security guard wrote, had a(n) ____32____ respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power.
It gave us a ____33____ onto a student’s life in the moments when nothing “counted”. That student was admitted by unanimous (一致的) vote of the admissions committee.
Next year there might be a flood of security guard recommendations due to this essay. But if it means students will start paying as much ____34____ to the people who clean their classrooms as they do to their principals and teachers, I’m happy to help start that ____35____.
21.
A. decent B. difficult C. ridiculous D. desperate
22.
A. However B. Otherwise C. Besides D. Therefore
23.
A. capacity B. quality C. dignity D. liberty
24.
A. signal B. image C. appearance D. indication
25.
A. stood up B. stood out C. given up D. given out
26.
A. guard B. teacher C. principal D. consultant
27.
A. roughly B. permanently C. typically D. respectively
28.
A. wisdom B. bravery C. encouragement D. consideration
29.
A. names B. wages C. locations D. careers
30.
A. bothered B. answered C. visited D. thanked
31.
A. staff B. students C. peers D. monitors
32.
A. demanding B. amusing C. refreshing D. puzzling
33.
A. passion B. licence C. guarantee D. window
34.
A. money B. notice C. attention D. curiosity
35.
A. policy B. trend C. arrangement D. occupation
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者每年都要审批来自世界各地的2000多份大学申请。要选择录取谁是相当困难的。然而，在SAT分数和推荐信的混乱中，候选人的一个品质总是不可抗拒的：善良。一名保安因为一名学生的体贴和尊重而写了一封推荐信。而这封信成为了这名学生被录取的因素之一。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：要选择录取谁是相当困难的。A. decent体面的；B. difficult困难的；C. ridiculous 荒谬的；D. desperate 绝望的。根据上文“Every year I’d read over 2,000 college applications from students all over the world. (每年我都要阅读来自世界各地的 2000 多份大学申请)”可知，申请人很多，所以要选择录取谁是相当困难的。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在SAT分数和推荐信的混乱中，候选人的一个品质总是不可抗拒的：善良。A. However然而；B. Otherwise 否则；C. Besides 此外；D. Therefore 因此。后文“is always irresistible in a candidate”提到了不可抗拒的品质，与上文很难选择录取谁构成转折关系，应用however。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，在SAT分数和推荐信的混乱中，候选人的一个品质总是不可抗拒的：善良。A. capacity能力；B. quality品质；C. dignity尊严；D. liberty自由。后文“is always irresistible in a candidate: kindness”可知，善良是一种品质。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我所遇到过的最令人惊讶的善良表现来自一个成绩优异的学生，他的大学指导老师给他推荐了一封支持性的信。A. signal信号；B. image图像；C. appearance 外表；D. indication 表现，指示。根据后文“of kindness”可知，这里指善良的表现，应用indication。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：即使有这些资历，他也未必能脱颖而出。A. stood up站立；B. stood out突出；C. given up放弃；D. given out 分发。根据上文“Even with these qualifications, he might not have”和下文“Letters of recommendation are 7 written by people like former presidents, celebrities, and Olympic athletes.”可知，有了好的资历，他也未必能脱颖而出，因为有这种资历的人很多。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它来自学校保安。A. guard保安；B. teacher老师；C. principal校长；D. consultant 顾问。根据后文“The security guard wrote”可知，信来自学校保安。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：推荐信一向是由前任总统、名人、奥运会运动员这样的人来写。A. roughly大约；B. permanently永久地；C. typically 典型地，一向如此；D. respectively 分别，各自。根据后文“written by people like former presidents, celebrities, and Olympic athletes.”可知，这里指推荐信一向是由前任总统、名人、奥运会运动员这样的人来写。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：保安写道，出于他的体贴，他支持这名学生入学。A. wisdom智慧；B. bravery勇敢；C. encouragement鼓励；D. consideration体贴。根据后文“This young man was the only person in the school who knew the names of every member of the guard staff.(这个年轻人是学校里唯一一个知道警卫人员名字的人)”可知，学生很体贴，会记住一个普通人的名字。故选 D。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个年轻人是学校里唯一一个知道所有警卫人员名字的人。A. names名字；B. wages福利；C. locations位置；D. careers职业。根据后文“of every member of the guard staff”可知，这里指这个年轻人是学校唯一一个知道所有门卫的名字的人。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在空房间里关灯，每天早上总是总是对着监控致谢，在同学们离开教室后收拾教室，即使没有人在看。A. bothered打扰；B. answered 回答；C. visited参观；D. thanked感谢。根据上文“He turned off lights in empty rooms, consistently”和后文“the hallway monitor each morning”可知，学生很有礼貌，在空房间里关灯，每天早上总是总是对着监控致谢，故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他在空房间里关灯，每天早上总是总是对着监控致谢，在同学们离开教室后收拾教室，即使没有人在看。A. staff全体员工；B. students学生；C. peers同龄人；D. monitors班长、监控器。根据上文“tidied up the classroom after his”和下文“left school even if nobody was watching”可知，这里指他的同学们，也就是同龄人离开教室后他打扫教室。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：保安写道，这个学生对学校里的每个人都有一种令人精神振奋的尊敬，不管他们的地位、声望或权力如何。A. demanding要求高的；B. amusing有趣的；C. refreshing令人精神振奋的；D. puzzling令人困惑的。根据后文“respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power”可知，这个学生尊重每一个人，对学校里的每个人都有一种令人精神振奋的尊敬，即极其尊重他人，故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它为我们打开了一扇窗，让我们一窥学生生活中那些“无足轻重”的时刻。A. passion激情；B. licence 许可证，执照；C. guarantee 保证；D. window窗户。根据后文“onto a student’s life”可知，指学生生活的窗口，故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但如果这意味着学生们开始像关注校长和老师一样关注打扫教室的人，我很乐意帮助开启这一趋势。A. money钱；B. notice通知；C. attention注意力；D. curiosity好奇心。根据后文“to the people who clean their classrooms”指关注打扫教室的人，短语 pay attention to表示“注意……”。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但如果这意味着学生们开始像关注校长和老师一样关注打扫教室的人，我很乐意帮助开启这一趋势。A. policy政策；B. trend趋势；C. arrangement 安排；D. occupation职业。上文“to the people who clean their classrooms as they do to their principals and teachers, I’m happy to help start that”提到学生们开始像关注校长和老师一样关注打扫教室的人，这是一种趋势。故选B。
第二节(共10题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Technology is changing the face of the world, and now faces are changing technology too. Facial recognition technology, ____36____ its capacity to analyse a huge amount of data, has come into widespread use. It works by comparing the facial features of ____37____ (give) images with what are in a database. It offers a quick and cool alternative to traditional passwords, and you cannot forget your own face! In theory, networks which use our own body as passwords should also be ____38____ (safe) from hackers and better protect us from identity theft than those who use traditional passwords, mainly because every individual is unique. This technology is ____39____ (especial) useful in public places: banks, airports and railway stations, to name but a few.
However, facial recognition technology has also started to pose some difficult questions. Experts have been giving ____40____ (warn) about this technology, saying it may not be as good as we think. Facial expressions often vary, ____41____ (make) facial recognition less effective. Moreover, there is growing concern ____42____ we might fall victim to this technology, as there are cases in which hackers have broken into facial recognition systems by using people’s social media photos ____43____ (build) models of their faces.
Scientists and engineers ____44____ (urge) to improve existing technology and make it fail-safe in recent years. Apparently, this will be ____45____ tough task. Whatever happens, we need to make sure that facial recognition technology can be trusted—or we will have to face the consequences.
【答案】36. with
37. given 38. safer
39. especially
40. warnings
41. making 42. that
43. to build
44. have been urged
45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人脸识别技术的作用和存在的问题。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：面部识别技术具有分析大量数据的能力，已得到广泛应用。根据句意可知，空格处应用介词“with”，意为“因为，由于”，“with its capacity to analyse a huge amount of data”表示“因为其分析大量数据的能力”，在句中作状语。故填with。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：它的工作原理是将给定图像的面部特征与数据库中的特征进行比较。分析句子可知，句中有谓语动词works，故空格处应用非谓语动词，images和give“给”之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，故空格处应用give的过去分词given，作定语。故填given。
【38题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：从理论上讲，与使用传统密码的网络相比，使用我们自己的身体作为密码的网络也应该更安全，不受黑客攻击，更好地保护我们免受身份盗窃，这主要是因为每个人都是独一无二的。根据句意和句中than可知，句子应用比较级，把使用传统密码的网络和使用我们自己的身体作为密码的网络进行对比，safe意为“安全的”，形容词词性，比较级为safer。故填safer。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：这项技术在公共场所尤其有用：银行、机场和火车站等等。分析句子可知，空格用副词especially意为“尤其”，作状语。故填especially。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：专家们一直在对这项技术给予警告，称它可能没有我们想象的那么好。分析句子可知，空格处应用名词作have been giving的宾语，动词warn意为“警告”，对应的名词为warning“警告”，为可数名词，专家们发出的警告不止一个，故应用warning的复数形式warnings。故填warnings。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：面部表情经常变化，使面部识别的效果降低。本句谓语为vary，此处为非谓语动词，表自然而然产生的结果，用现在分词作结果状语。故填making。
【42题详解】
考查同位语从句。句意：此外，人们越来越担心，我们可能会成为这项技术的受害者，因为有黑客利用人们的社交媒体照片来构建人脸模型，从而侵入人脸识别系统的案例。分析句子可知，空处引导同位语从句，对concern进行解释说明，从句中不缺成分且意义完整，故应用that引导从句。故填that。
【43题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：此外，人们越来越担心，我们可能会成为这项技术的受害者，因为有黑客利用人们的社交媒体照片来构建人脸模型，从而侵入人脸识别系统的案例。分析句子可知，句中涉及固定短语use sth. to do sth.，意为“使用某物做某事”，故空格处应填build“创建”的不定式形式。故填to build。
【44题详解】
考查动词语态、主谓一致。句意：近年来，科学家和工程师一直被敦促改进现有技术，使其具有故障安全功能。根据时间状语in recent years可知，urge“敦促”这一动作开始于过去，持续到现在，句子应用现在完成时，又因主语Scientists and engineers与urge为被动关系，句子用现在完成时的被动语态，主语为复数，助动词用have。故填have been urged。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：显然，这将是一项艰巨的任务。分析句子可知，句中task为可数名词，句中泛指“一项艰巨的任务”，tough以辅音音素开头，故应用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Mike最近迷上了中国诗歌，他写信向你询问你最喜欢的诗人。请你用英语给他写封回信，要点如下：
1. 介绍你最喜爱的诗人和他/她的诗歌。
2. 他/她对你的影响或启示。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mike,
Learning that you are enthusiastic about Chinese poems recently, I am more than delighted to introduce my favourite poet, Li Bai, to you.
Li Bai, a famous poet living in a golden age of Chinese poetry, is regarded as the greatest romantic poet of the Tang Dynasty. Li Bai composed a large number of wonderful poems throughout his life, many of which remain popular today. His poetry, featuring vivid imagery, rich emotions, and a deep appreciation for nature and life, inspires us to embrace the beauty of the world around us and to live life to the fullest.
As a romantic genius, Li Bai took traditional poetic forms to a new height, exerting a far-reaching influence on the poems of future generations at home and abroad. His perseverance and the pursuit of excellence motivate us to strive for our goals.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给美国朋友Mike写信，介绍你最喜欢的诗人。
【详解】1.词汇积累
著名的：famous→noted
被视为：be regarded as→be considered as
拥抱：embrace→hug
高兴的：delighted→glad
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：His poetry featuring vivid imagery, rich emotions, and a deep appreciation for nature and life, inspires us to embrace the beauty of the world around us and to live life to the fullest.
拓展句：His poetry, which features vivid imagery, rich emotions, and a deep appreciation for nature and life, inspires us to embrace the beauty of the world around us and to live life to the fullest.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Learning that you are enthusiastic about Chinese poems recently, I am more than delighted to introduce my favourite poet, Li Bai, to you. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] His poetry, featuring vivid imagery, rich emotions, and a deep appreciation for nature and life, inspires us to embrace the beauty of the world around us and to live life to the fullest. (运用了现在分词作定语)
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a happy Tuesday afternoon. After a long day of classes, the students were now hurrying back home. Maaz put an arm around Hamza’s neck. “It’s the first time I scored full marks in the math exam you helped me prepare for,” Maaz added a little giggle. “My mum will be happy, Thank you!”
Hamza and Maaz were close friends ever since they were kids, but they were opposites. While Hamza was very confident, a born genius and a part of all social activities at school, Maaz was more of an introvert. He preferred to stay in his comfort zone and wasn’t very strong academically but was very hardworking.
The next day, Hamza had been sleeping through all classes. Maaz came over and thumped his back, “what’s wrong bro ”
Hamza opened one drowsy eyelid, “I played video games all night, I’m exhausted.” Maaz tugged at his shirt, “You have done the history assignment, right ”
Hamza suddenly sat up and held his head. It had completely escaped his mind. “Maaz, can you let me go through your work I just have to check how long it will take me,” Hamza frowned in worry.
“Sure buddy,” Maaz added as he handed over his assignment and dissolved into the crowd of students rushing for recess.
In history class the next day, Ms Afsheen looked furious. In a voice that wasn’t loud, but echoed through the silent classroom, she said: “Maaz Ali, stand up.”
Ms. Afsheen pursed her lips and glared at him. “Maaz thinks that he is so smart that he will copy Hamza’s entire assignment and the teacher won’t even know, Hamza’s face turned pale.
“Class, today I will tell you the consequences of a student who tries to cheat. Maaz gets a zero on his assignment,” Ms. Afsheen announced.
Maaz stood with his head bowed, glistening tears silently dropping to the floor. Hamza was looking everywhere, but at him. He couldn’t face his friend.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hamza was going through a battle inside him because it was he who had copied Maaz’s work.
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With new courage filling his heart, Hamza walked to the staffroom in search of Ms. Afsheen.
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【答案】One possible version:
Hamza was going through a battle inside him because it was he who had copied Maaz’s work. It was he who should have been given a zero, not Maaz. Hamza shivered at the thought of it. Suddenly he overheard Rayyan ask, “Why didn’t you tell the truth to the teacher ” Maaz shushed him, “It’s okay. I’m not selling my friend for some marks. I will study harder next time.” Hamza sat down in shock. Maaz’s words had stirred a realization in him. Was scoring zero marks in an assignment really worth his friendship After all, it was his own fault that he played video games through the night and didn’t do his homework. He knew Maaz really worked hard for the assignment, but Maaz let all his hard work go to waste, only to protect a friend’s dignity.
With new courage filling his heart, Hamza walked to the staffroom in search of Ms Afsheen. He had to confess his mistake. His hands crossed in humility, he owned up to the teacher about everything that had happened. Ms Afsheen nodded her head in approval, “Yes, it’s my fault too. I shouldn’t have blamed Maaz without getting to the bottom of it.” She then appreciated Hamza for taking responsibility for the mistake he made. Ms Afsheen did give Hamza a zero on the assignment. Hamza rushed to the playground looking for Maaz. With tears in his eyes, he apologised to him and told him that he had owned up to the teacher. The best friends embraced each other and, with beaming faces, went to play football before recess could end.
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇读后续写，故事以人物为线索展开，讲述了两个好朋友，Hamza热情开朗，且学习成绩少，Maaz内向，且成绩稍差，但很努力。一次Hamza照抄Maaz的历史作业，却被老师认为是Maaz抄Hamza，Maaz被当场批评，并且历史作业被判零分。Hamza觉得自己没脸面对Maaz。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①根据第一段首句“Hamza的内心正在经历一场斗争，因为是他抄袭了Maaz的作业”可知，下文可描写Hamza内心的想法，以及是什么让Hamza决定找老师承认自己的错误。
②根据第二段首句“怀着新的勇气，Hamza走进教师办公室找Ms. Afsheen”可知，下文可描写Hamza向老师解释事情的经过，并承认自己的错误，然后去找Maaz道歉，两个好朋友又和好如初。
2.续写线索：内心挣扎——同学让Maaz向老师说明事实——Maaz拒绝，认为应该保护朋友——Hamza觉悟——去找老师说明情况——向Maaz道歉——误会解除，和好如初
3.词类激活
行为类
①颤抖：shiver/tremble/shudder
②责备：blame/scold
③冲：rush/dash/run quickly
④拥抱：embrace/hug
情绪类
①眼里含着泪水：with tears in his eyes/with his tearful eyes
②赞赏：appreciate/admire
【点睛】[高分句型1]It was he who should have been given a zero, not Maaz. Hamza shivered at the thought of it. （运用了强调句）
[高分句型2] He knew Maaz really worked hard for the assignment, but Maaz let all his hard work go to waste, only to protect a friend’s dignity.（运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句）
[高分句型3]With tears in his eyes, he apologised to him and told him that he had owned up to the teacher.（运用了with复合结构和that引导的宾语从句）
听力答案：1-5BBCAC 6-10 AABCA 11-15 ABCBB 16-20CBACA

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