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高一年级期中考试
英语
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。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 will the man do next
A．Make excuses. B．Argue with the woman. C．Leave the museum.
2．What is the woman probably doing
A．Taking photos. B．Pulling muscles. C．Examining a patient.
3．What does the man dislike about the camping bag
A．The size. B．The appearance. C．The weight.
4．What does the man think of the math modeling course
A．It deserves praise. B．It’s well organized. C．It is boring.
5．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a restaurant. B．At home. C．In a supermarket.
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。每段对话和独白后有几个小题，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 happened to the man
A．He hurt his nose. B．He broke his leg. C．He slipped over.
7．How will the woman help the man
A．Fix his bone. B．Cover his nose. C．Stop the bleeding.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．An exhibition. B．A gallery. C．A painting.
9．How does the woman sound about the painting
A．Amazed. B．Annoyed. C．Pitiful.
10．When was the first exhibition held by Dogcasso
A．In 2015. B．In 2017. C．In 2019.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why did the school introduce the new desks
A．To keep classroom lively.
B．To help with schoolwork.
C．To make students lose weight.
12．What do the students think of the desks
A．They are useless. B．They are helpful. C．They are uncomfortable.
13．How many classrooms have the new desks at present
A．65. B．24. C．3.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．How does ChatGPT help with Jamie’s paper writing
A．By offering opinions.
B．By organizing outlines.
C．By providing information.
15．What type of books does ChatGPT like
A．Romances. B．Science fiction. C．Historical fiction.
16．What might Dr. Robert be
A．A writer. B．A researcher. C．A programmer.
17．Who likes Interstellar best
A．Devin. B．Jamie. C．Robert.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What will the weather be like in London next week
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Foggy.
19．What does the hotel provide for people
A．Airport bus service. B．Toothbrushes. C．Free breakfast.
20．What does the speaker remind the listeners to do in the end
A．Bring their passports. B．Have fish and chips. C．Wear sunglasses.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
New Books We’re Looking Forward to This Fall
The fall to-do list is long: There are apples to be picked, elections to vote in, and of course—so many new books to read! We sorted through the current and upcoming releases to find 4 titles you should watch out for this fall. Dive in!
Fiction
A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez, translated by Megan McDowell (Sept. 17). Enriquez has made a name for herself mixing supernatural horrors (ghosts, haunted houses, witches, that sort of thing) with the concrete horrors of everyday life in Argentina. Her last novel was a nearly 600-page work, but this newest one is a collection of short stories—like a pillowcase full of trick-or-treat candies.
The Great When by Alan Moore (Oct. 1). The legendary comic book writer returns with his first novel since 2016’s Jerusalem. This new one takes place in postwar London, following a young bookshop employee named Dennis who finds a copy of a book from a different, more fantastical London.
The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami, translated by Philip Gabriel (Nov. 19). The latest novel from Japanese writer Haruki Murakami comes out in English this fall. It’s his first in six years, taking place in a fantastical kingdom where people read dreams and shadows can be free from their source. In classic Murakami fashion, the book touches on themes of loss, loneliness, and isolation.
Nonfiction
Sonny Boy: A Memoir by Al Pacino (Oct. 15). It was Pacino’s mom that first used the nickname Sonny Boy. It comes from an Al Jolson song she used to sing to him. The book digs deep into old memories like this one, detailing his childhood in the South Bronx and how he fell in love with the craft of filmmaking.
21．Which of the following books is a collection of short stories rather than a novel
A．A Sunny Place for Shady People. B．The Great When.
C．The City and Its Uncertain Walls. D．Sonny Boy: A Memoir.
22．Where is the novel The Great When set
A．In Jerusalem. B．In Argentina. C．In London. D．In Japan.
23．What is the main content of Al Pacino’s memoir
A．His early career in Hollywood. B．His experiences as a director.
C．His relationship with his mother. D．His childhood memories and love for filmmaking.
B
Three pages of notes, more than 50 allusions (典故), and about 30 rare characters in each paragraph... It’s hard to believe that the ancient Chinese-style prose (散文) piece Xiao Zhou Hou Fu (《小周后赋》) was written by a 17-year-old high school student.
This talented young writer is Chen Qihang, who attends Hangzhou High School in Zhejiang. “I had a dream about the Nan Tang Dynasty emperor Li Yu and his wife Xiao Zhouhou. In the dream, they asked me to explain to the world how they are misunderstood. This inspired me to write the prose,” Chen said.
The prose was first published in Hangzhou High School’s Literary Society magazine. It didn’t draw much attention until a history teacher of the school saw the article and posted it on his own social media izens rushed to comment and soon it became popular on social media.
Some people praised how amazing it is for a young student to have such a deep understanding of the ancient Chinese world. Some, however, said they felt that Chen was just trying to show off his skills by making the prose extremely difficult to read. “I understand why some people said that,” Chen said. “Fu is a genre (体裁) that stresses language beauty and rhetoric (修辞) in the first place; also, when I was writing it, I was trying to see how many allusions I could use within one prose. You can say that this is a test for myself.”
Chen also likes writing novels and poems. “The more Chinese literature I read and recite, the better I get at understanding the allusions, expressions and grammar,” Chen said. He also writes down sentences he likes as well as any inspiration he gains. Talking about why we should study ancient Chinese literature, which feels far from our daily lives, Chen mentioned that the true wisdom of Chinese culture is hidden in these old texts. “For anyone who wants to pass down the rich culture of our civilization, learning our history and knowing the road that led us here are key.”
In response to netizens comments, Chen opened his own social media account to explain his ideas behind the prose. “I will use the account to spread ancient Chinese knowledge,” Chen said.
24．What inspired Chen Qihang to write the prose piece Xiao Zhou Hou Fu
A．A dream about Li Yu and his wife. B．The request of his history teacher.
C．The desire to show his writing talent. D．The beauty of ancient Chinese literature.
25．How did Xiao Zhou Hou Fu gain widespread attention
A．It won a literary award.
B．It was published on a popular magazine.
C．It was shared by a history teacher on the Internet.
D．Chen Qihang posted it on his social media account.
26．What do we know about Chen Qihang’s prose
A．Chen intended it to attract a wide audience.
B．Its difficulty aroused debate among readers.
C．It was universally admired and accepted by everyone.
D．Its original lack of attention revealed its poor quality.
27．Why does Chen Qihang recommend studying ancient Chinese literature
A．To become a famous writer. B．To impress his teachers and classmates.
C．To create viral content on social media. D．To acquire the wisdom of Chinese culture.
C
Vacations are an important part of every person’s life. Following long seasons of hard work, it is great to get away from busy schedules and enjoy nature. The tourism industry is fully built around the need for vacations. While tourism is good, it has its dark side. The entire industry depends on nature, yet it tends to destroy what is left of natural resources.
Tourism is one of the leading contributors to climate change. According to the U. N., tourism contributes up to 5% of all man-made emissions (排放), with the rate expected to increase to 5.3% by 2030.
Besides emission-based pollution, tourism also contributes heavily to plastic pollution. According to the U. N., at least eight out of ten tourists throw away single-use plastic, of which eight million tonnes end up in the ocean each year. This kind of pollution can be reduced by sustainable (可持续的) vacationing.
Sustainability can be achieved if we take steps to protect our natural resources. While vacationing allows us to enjoy the natural resources, the sustainable steps we take protect nature for future generations.
The term ecotourism is often used interchangeably with sustainable tourism. While they are related, they are not the same thing. Sustainability tends to take a more comprehensive (全面的) approach to preserving nature, and social and cultural practices. Meanwhile, ecotourism mainly focuses on protecting nature.
If we look at it comprehensively, both ecotourism and sustainable tourism are important principles (原则) to be embraced. There are some actions that can only be taken at policy (政策) development levels. However, there is a lot that can be done at a personal level. When it comes to ecotourism, your inspiration for others to take action is equally important. Unless you get your actions right, you may not be in a position to help others see the light.
28．Which of the following is not the harmful effect of tourism
A．Relying on nature. B．Causing plastic pollution.
C．Leading to climate change. D．Damaging natural resources.
29．How does the author explain the term “ecotourism” in the text
A．By comparing it with sustainable tourism.
B．By giving examples of ecotourism activities.
C．By describing the harmful effect of ecotourism.
D．By presenting historical development of ecotourism.
30．What does the underlined word “embraced” in the last paragraph mean
A．Forgotten. B．Accepted. C．Changed. D．Ignored.
31．What can we know from the text
A．Policy changes can solve the problems caused by tourism.
B．Ecotourism and sustainable tourism are completely different.
C．Each person can do a lot to support ecotourism and sustainable tourism.
D．The rate tourism contributes to man-made emissions will probably increase by 5.3%.
D
Stressed. Anxious. Tired. This is how many employees feel at work because of stressors like longer work hours and the need to do more with fewer resources. Such work stress has been shown to bring about anxiety and anger, and damage personal performance. Typically, there are two ways people try to deal with this stress. One is to simply power through—to focus on getting the stressful work done. The other common strategy is to back down—to temporarily (暂时地) disconnect from work and get away from the stressful environment.
Unfortunately, both “pushing through” and “getting away” have potential (潜在的) risk. Researches have long believed that we humans have limits in dealing with heavy workloads, which restrict our ability to always go all out. Continuing to make great efforts while stressed will simply tax us and lead to tiredness and damaged performance. While putting off the work can provide temporary relief, it does not address the real problems that cause stress in the first place. When we return from a break, we are not only faced with the same problems, but we may also experience additional guilt and anxiety.
So what else can employees do to weaken the ill effects of stress Researchers suggest a third option: focusing on learning. It means gathering new information, picking up a new skill, or seeking out mental challenges. Researchers found learning equips us with new abilities to address or even prevent future stressors. Additionally, taking time to reflect on what we know and learn new things helps us develop a sense of achievement. Plus, learning also helps connect us to a purpose of growth and development.
What specifically can you do to increase learning when faced with stress at work First, start from the inner heart. Practice viewing stressful work as challenges in your mind. It shifts your mindset and better prepares you to approach the task. Second, work and learn with others. Getting out and discussing a stressor with your peers and co-workers might have a deeper understanding. Third, shape learning activities as a new form of “work break” from your routine tasks at work.
32．According to paragraph 2, which of the following is the author in favor of
A．Our ability to power through can be limitless.
B．The problems will disappear after we have a break.
C．Putting off the stressful work will relieve our anxiety.
D．Forcing ourselves to work when we’re stressed does harm.
33．How many advantages of learning are mentioned in paragraph 3
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
34．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To inform the benefits of learning.
B．To guide us what to do to prevent stress.
C．To warn us stress has bad effects on humans.
D．To recommend a new option to handle stress.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．More Breaks, Less Stress B．More Learning, Less Stress
C．More Efforts, Better Performance D．More Learning, More Achievements
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Want to keep good workers Praise them
America’s relationship with work has been weak lately. In surveys over the past couple of years, Gallup researchers have found only about a third of U. S. workers feel engaged with their jobs. It’s a concern for companies and the economy. 36
More recognition, more motivation
Meaningful feedback changes how people feel about their work. Employees who received high-quality recognition on the job were 45% less likely to have left that job between 2022 and 2024. Imagine if you’re doing things at work that nobody sees and you feel like nobody cares about. 37
An antidote (良药) to loneliness and stress
People feel less lonely when their contributions are praised. Recognition creates community and helps people feel connected to each other. 38 Those who said they felt recognized on the job reported lower levels of stress and burnout than those who said they were not recognized.
39
Andy Hernandez’s story proved this point. Initially working in car financing, he self-taught Excel to strengthen his skills at work. When he began sharing ideas using his newfound expertise, his managers recognized his efforts, motivating him to strive for even greater achievements.
Younger people expect more appreciation
Generational differences also play a role in the desire for feedback. Younger workers, who tend to have a looser relationship to their workplaces, have a higher expectation of appreciation. 40 More and more leaders reported their organizations value employee recognition.
A．You can imagine how that would be discouraged.
B．This is where the power of recognition comes in.
C．Recognition can drive professional development.
D．Recognition is also considered as a cure for stress.
E．Encouragingly, company leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of praise.
F．Consequently, they are more likely to stay with their employers.
G．Fortunately, researchers have find a fairly simple solution: recognition.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ni Zixin, a 16-year-old teenager, just became the focus at the 75th US Girls’ Junior Championship. With an amazing score of 131 total, Ni not only won the top 41 but also set a record for the best score ever 42 by a Chinese player in the event. Ni’s 43 into golf began at the age of 9．“I was 44 to golf by my friends. I spent an afternoon on the 45 and fell in love with the sport’s atmosphere,” Ni said.
Ni’s 46 quickly turned into a passion. Over the years, Ni has 47 herself to a strict training schedule, spending three to four afternoons a week on the golf 48 and half of her weekends doing practice sessions. Despite the often 49 weather, she never lost sight of her goal to improve.
Discussing the common 50 that golf is an exclusive (高档的) sport, Ni admits it has high entry barriers (准入门槛), like 51 equipment (器材) and facilities (设施). But she thinks with increased 52 and more events, more people can 53 and enjoy golf.
She aims to continue 54 her skills and compete in more international tournaments. “I hope to represent China in major 55 like the Asian Games and the Olympics and win gold medals,” Ni said.
41．A．destination B．class C．type D．position
42．A．decided B．agreed C．achieved D．registered
43．A．strategy B．courage C．path D．journal
44．A．introduced B．explored C．noticed D．reported
45．A．playgrounds B．greens C．campus D．classrooms
46．A．challenge B．impression C．lecture D．interest
47．A．recommended B．applied C．attracted D．asked
48．A．behaviour B．journey C．course D．package
49．A．challenging B．nice C．encouraging D．admiring
50．A．theory B．belief C．credit D．principle
51．A．formal B．senior C．expensive D．suitable
52．A．design B．experiment C．popularity D．schedule
53．A．experience B．honour C．master D．host
54．A．improving B．volunteering C．exchanging D．packing
55．A．spirits B．events C．performances D．groups
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese compass, one of China’s Four Great Inventions, 56 (invent) during the Warring States Period. It was originally shaped like a spoon, with the handle 57 (point) south. Shen Kuo later improved it during the Song Dynasty, making it important for sea 58 (explore). The compass, 59 then spread to the Arab World and Europe, contributed to the discovery of new continents and helped shape world history. The compass works based on the Earth’s magnetic (有磁性的) field, a phenomenon (现象) discovered by observing how natural magnetite attracts iron filings (铁屑). Before the compass was invented, sailors depended 60 celestial (天空的) navigation (导航), using the sun and stars to find their way. The compass changed the game by allowing sailors 61 (determine) direction, even at night or in 62 (cloud) weather, greatly improving long-distance travel and discoveries. It is widely recognized that the North Star 63 (help) find the north, yet cannot be seen in the Southern Hemisphere (半球). The compass, however, can point the way no matter where you are, making it 64 much more practical tool. Even today, the compass remains 65 (high) valuable in helping people find their way in unknown locations.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Peter计划来西安旅游，特向你写信咨询关于在西安旅行的建议。请你依据以下要点给他写一封建议信：
1．提供建议；
2．表达祝愿。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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 time for the annual Potato-Salad Contest in Russet Park. “Do you think you’ll win the Golden Potato again ” asked Brianna, Alexis’s younger sister. Alexis shook her head sadly. Because Grandpa wasn’t here to help this year. “I’ll help you,” Brianna said. The girls mixed boiled potato chunks, mustard (芥末), mayonnaise (蛋黄酱), and a little salt and pepper in a bowl.
But Alexis felt it didn’t taste right after she tried a bite of the salad. “What’s missing Something spicy ” she whispered to herself. Grandpa loved spicy (辛辣的) things so much. Right! Maybe he put a jalapeno pepper (墨西哥辣椒) in it. Immediately, she cut up a bright green jalapeno and added it to the bowl. It was closer, but it still didn’t taste right.
Soon, Dad knew the kids were making Grandpa’s famous potato salad. “We’re trying, but we’re missing some ingredients (配料). Should we look in a cookbook ” Alexis asked Dad for help. Dad told her that Grandpa was never one to follow a recipe (食谱). It was true. People loved Grandpa’s potato salad because it was one of a kind. Alexis remembered posing with Grandpa for a photo after they won last year.
Photo! That gave her an idea. She hurried to the bookcase and found an old photo album. “Maybe we’ll find clues (线索) in here,” she was wild with joy, opening it. Lots of pictures showed Grandma and Grandpa cooking together. One showed Grandpa pretending to cut Grandma’ s turkey with a saw (锯). In another, Grandma was patting Grandpa’s face with flour, leaving white handprints all over.
Dad laughed and told them Grandpa and Grandma loved to joke with each other, but he always called Grandma Honey. “Do you think he put honey in the potato salad ” Brianna asked. “It’s worth a try,” said Alexis. She stirred some honey into the bowl. But it still wasn’t quite right.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dad looked through the album, finding one photo showing Grandpa fishing.
“Will you cut the onion, Dad ” Alexis asked.
高一年级期中考试
英语参考答案
Keys:
听力（每小题1.5分）
1—5 CABCB 6—10 ACCAC 11—15 CBCBB 16—20 BABAA
阅读（每小题2.5分）
21—23 ACD 24—27 ACBD 28—31 AABC 32—35 DCDB 36—40 GADCE
完形填空（每小题1分）
41—45 DCCAB 46—50 DBCAB 51—55 CCAAB
语法填空（每小题1.5分）
56．was invented 57．pointing 58．exploration 59．which
60．on/ upon 61．to determine 62．cloudy 63．helps 64．a 65．highly
应用文（15分）
One possible version
Dear Peter,
Hearing that you’re planning to visit Xi’ an, I’m more than delighted to offer you some suggestions.
If I were you, I would go to visit the Terracotta Army first, which is a wonder of the world. Besides, the ancient city wall is also highly recommended. In terms of transportation, the subway and buses are convenient and efficient choices. As for accommodation, there are many hotels and guesthouses to choose from.
I hope you will have a great trip in Xi’an.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写（25分）
One possible version
Para 1:
Dad looked through the album, finding one photo showing Grandpa fishing. “Do you think he put fish in his potato salad ” Alexis joked, smiling. Brianna laughed out loud, “No way!” At the end of the album was the picture of Grandpa and Alexis holding the Golden Potato. It looked like Grandpa was crying. Dad recalled that Grandpa did say the potato salad brought tears to his eyes. “I know the final secret ingredient!” Alexis shouted. She ran to the cabinet and grabbed an onion.
Para 2:
“Will you cut the onion, Dad ” Alexis asked. “Of course, sweetheart,” Dad replied, expertly slicing the onion into thin rings. Grandpa always said onions were the soul of his potato salad. After Alexis added the onion, the family tasted the potato salad and smiled. With great hope, they took the salad to the contest. Alexis was thinking about Grandpa when the judges announced the winner. “Alexis, why are you crying ” Brianna asked. “Oh, just because of the onions,” Alexis replied, hugging the Golden Potato to her chest.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Sorry sir, but we don’t admit visitors into the museum after 5 p. m.
M: Oh, I didn’t know that. What a pity! I’ll make it another time.
Text 2
W: Why don’t you try putting your head a little bit forward
M: OK… Ouch! I’m afraid we have to stop for a minute.
W: Why These pictures are looking great!
M: I probably pulled a muscle during that pose.
Text 3
M: Excuse me, I’m looking for camping bags.
W: How about this one It’s of good quality and can protect you from any bad weather.
M: While it’s very light, it’s somewhat ugly.
Text 4
M: How did you like the math modeling last period
W: Frankly speaking, the course could have been better organized.
M: Couldn’t agree more, Jason. While many students praised it, I was bored with it.
Text 5
M: What’s for dinner tonight, honey
W: Let me check the fridge. We have run out of chicken and vegetables. Let’s go to the supermarket to buy some.
M: Why not eat out How about that newly-opened French restaurant
W: It sounds like a wonderful idea.
Text 6
M: I got hit on the nose when I was playing basketball.
W: Let me see. Hold still. Well, you are lucky. It’s nothing serious.
M: But it’s still bleeding and it hurts. My coach insisted that I should go to a clinic and get checked.
W: I believe there is nothing wrong with the bone. I’ll put a cotton ball where it is bleeding. You will be OK very soon.
M: OK, thank you.
Text 7
W: What a picture! Is it taken from the gallery
M: Well, I got it from the news online. It’s painted by a dog named Dogcasso.
W: Unbelievable! How can a dog paint like that
M: An animal activist named Steven rescued the homeless dog and taught her to paint.
W: Wow, I have to say I have never seen more talented ones.
M: Yeah, that’s why Steven named her after the famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso in 2015. In 2017, a businessman from London bought a painting for about 650. And Dogcasso’s fame spread quickly after that. She held an art show in America in 2019. It was the first show ever by a non-human artist.
Text 8
M: Do you have any idea about the news A high school in America has introduced some cool desks for its students.
W: Oh What’s special about the desks
M: They have bike pedals attached to them! Students can pedal while doing their schoolwork.
W: What Is the school trying to make the classrooms more lively
M: Not exactly. In America, about 65% of teenagers are overweight. The school just wants to do its part to address the issue.
W: I see. But are the students comfortable with using these desks Won’t they feel tired
M: Well, the newspaper interviewed Alexia, the lady in charge of the school. She said that most students have actually mentioned that being physically active helps them stay focused during their lessons.
W: Okay. It sounds really cool.
M: Indeed. Currently, three classrooms have the new desks, but the plan is to gradually introduce them to all 24 classrooms in the school.
Text 9
M: Hey, Jamie, I noticed you’re using ChatGPT, the AI computer program.
W: Yeah, actually, I’ve been using ChatGPT to help me with my paper writing lately. I mean, you can’t really trust the information it presents or expect it to give us unique opinions, but it’s helpful for organizing outlines.
M: Interesting. Did you know that ChatGPT is actually a fan of science fiction
W: What Are you saying it has its own reading preferences, just like I enjoy romance novels and you’re into historical fiction
M: Sort of. There was a study conducted at the University of California recently. Dr. Robert, who led the study, said his team treated ChatGPT like a high school student and quizzed it on various books. They discovered that a large portion of the top 100 books most likely in ChatGPT’s database were science fiction stories.
W: Unbelievable! Any specific examples
M: Well, the study mentioned one notable book called Interstellar.
W: Oh, I see. That’s my brother, Devin’s favorite book.
M: Okay. According to Dr. Robert, ChatGPT’s preferences have been shaped by the sources stored in it, which also influences what it offers.
Text 10
Hello, everyone. My name is Abby Miller. I’m here to tell you about the trip to London next week. First of all, about the weather. It will be a little cool in the morning and evening, so I suggest you take a sweater with you. During the day, the temperature will be high, so you’d better take your sun cream, your sunglasses and swimsuit. The good news is that there will be no rain, which is pretty unusual at this time of year in London. The hotel we are staying in will provide shampoo, hair conditioner and soap. Toothbrushes and toothpaste are not provided, though. Meals are served in the dining room on the first floor as follows: breakfast is served from 6:30 a. m. to 10:00 a. m.; lunch is available between 12:00 p. m. and 2:00 p. m.; and dinner is from 6:30 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. You will enjoy a healthy diet in London, and of course the famous fish and chips. The hotel also provides free shuttle bus to and from the airport. Oh, a final word about travel documents: you will not be allowed to enter Britain without your passport. Okay, I think that’s all. Any questions
答案详解
A
文章大意：本文介绍了几本今年秋季值得期待的新书，包括三本小说和一本回忆录。ASunny Place for Shady People是一部短篇故事集，混合了超自然恐怖和阿根廷日常生活的恐怖；The Great When是传奇漫画作家 Alan Moore自2016年Jerusalem后的首部小说，背景设定在战后伦敦；The City and Its Uncertain Walls是村上春树六年来首部小说，讲述一个奇幻王国的故事；Sonny Boy：A Memoir则是Al Pacino的回忆录，深入挖掘了他的旧记忆，详细讲述了他的童年和对电影制作的热爱。
21．答案：A
解析：根据文章中对A Sunny Place for Shady People的描述，“Her last novel was a nearly 600-page work, but this newest one is a collection of short stories” （她的上一部小说有近600页，但这部最新的是短篇故事的集合），可以确定这本书是一系列短篇故事的集合，而不是长篇小说。
22．答案：C
解析：根据文章中对The Great When的描述，“This new one takes place in postwar London” （这部新作发生在战后伦敦），可以确定小说的背景设定在伦敦。
23．答案：D
解析：根据文章中对Sonny Boy：A Memoir的描述，“The book digs deep into old memories like this one, detailing his childhood in the South Bronx and how he fell in love with the craft of filmmaking” （这本书深入挖掘了像这样的旧记忆，详细讲述了他在南布朗克斯的童年以及他是如何爱上电影制作的），可以确定Al Pacino的回忆录的主要内容是他的童年记忆和对电影制作的热爱。
B
文章大意：本文介绍了一位来自浙江杭州高级中学的17岁学生陈棨杭，他写了一篇名为《小周后赋》的古文散文。这篇散文因其深厚的古文功底和典故引用而备受关注。文章最初在学校文学社的杂志上发表，但并未引起太多关注，直到一位历史老师将其发布在自己的社交账号上后才走红网络。对于网络上的一些批评声音，陈棨杭表示理解，并开设了自己的社交媒体账号来解释自己的创作理念，并传播中国古代知识。
24．答案：A
解析：根据文章第二段，“I had a dream about the Nan Tang Dynasty emperor Li Yu and his wife Xiao Zhouhou. In the dream, they asked me to explain to the world how they are misunderstood. This inspired me to write the prose,” Chen said. 陈棨杭说：“我梦见南唐皇帝李煜和他的妻子小周后，他们让我在世上解释他们是如何被误解的。这激发了我写这篇散文。”因此，是陈棨杭梦见李煜和他的妻子小周后这一梦境激发了他写这篇散文。
25．答案：C
解析：根据文章第三段，The prose was first published in Hangzhou High School’s Literary Society magazine. It didn’t draw much attention until a history teacher of the school saw the article and posted it on his own social media account. 这篇散文最初在杭州高级中学文学社的杂志上发表，但并未引起太多关注，直到一位历史老师看到这篇文章并将其发布在自己的社交账号上后，网友们纷纷留言，很快就在社交媒体上走红。因此，是历史老师在网上分享这篇文章使《小周后赋》获得了广泛关注。
26．答案：B
解析：根据文章第四段，Some people praised how amazing it is for a young student to have such a deep understanding of the ancient Chinese world. Some，however, said they felt that Chen was just trying to show off his skills by making the prose extremely difficult to read. 一些人赞扬这位年轻学生对中国古代世界的深刻理解令人惊叹，而另一些人则表示，他们觉得陈棨杭只是在炫耀自己的技巧，让这篇散文读起来极其困难。因此，关于陈棨杭的散文，我们知道其难度在读者中引起了争议。
27．答案：D
解析：根据文章第五段，Talking about why we should study ancient Chinese literature, which feels far from our daily lives, Chen mentioned that the true wisdom of Chinese culture is hidden in these old texts. “For anyone who wants to pass down the rich culture of our civilization, learning our history and knowing the road that led us here are key.”陈棨杭提到，对于任何想要传承我们文明丰富文化的人来说，学习我们的历史并了解我们走到今天的道路是关键。他还说，中国文化的真正智慧隐藏在这些古老的文本中。因此，陈棨杭推荐学习中国古代文学是为了获取中国文化的智慧。
C
文章大意：本文讨论了旅游业对自然环境的影响，包括其对气候变化的贡献和塑料污染。文章还介绍了可持续旅游和生态旅游的概念，并强调了个人在推动这些旅游原则方面的重要作用。
28．答案：A
解析：根据文章第二段，旅游业是气候变化的主要贡献者之一。根据联合国的数据，旅游业占所有人为排放量的5%，预计到2030年这一比例将增加到5.3%。根据第三段，除了基于排放的污染外，旅游业还严重加剧了塑料污染。而“依靠自然”并不是旅游业的负面影响，因为旅游业本质上就是基于自然资源的。
29．答案：A
解析：根据文章第五段，作者通过将其与可持续旅游进行比较来解释生态旅游一词。虽然它们相关，但它们并不是同一回事。作者进一步解释了可持续旅游和生态旅游的不同关注点。
30．答案：B
解析：根据最后一段，如果我们全面地看待它，生态旅游和可持续旅游都是应该被接受的重要原则。因此，“embraced”在这里的意思是“接受”。
31．答案：C
解析：根据文章最后一段，虽然有些行动只能在政策制定层面采取，但在个人层面也有很多可以做的事情。当谈到生态旅游时，你激发他人采取行动的能力同样重要。这表明每个人都可以为支持生态旅游和可持续旅游做出很多贡献。A选项过于绝对，原文并未表明政策变化能解决所有由旅游业引起的问题。B选项与原文不符，原文指出生态旅游和可持续旅游虽然相关但并非完全相同，而不是“完全不同”。D选项表述有误，第二段提到“tourism contributes up to 5% of all man-made emissions (排放), with the rate expected to increase to 5.3% by 2030.”，可知预计到2030年增加到5.3%，不是增加了5.3%。
D
文章大意：文章主要讨论了传统应对压力的方法的局限性。接着，提出了一个新的应对压力的方法——关注学习，包括收集新信息，学习新技能或寻求心智上的挑战。最后给出了在面对工作压力时如何增加学习的具体建议。
32．答案：D
解析：文章第二段提到了传统应对压力的方法的局限性。Researches have long believed that we humans have limits in dealing with heavy workloads, which restrict our ability to always go all out. 承受巨大压力时做繁重的工作，会限制我们全力以赴的能力。故A项不对。文中提到 While putting off the work can provide temporary relief, it does not address the real problems that cause stress in the first place. When we return from a break, we are not only faced with the same problems, but we may also experience additional guilt and anxiety. 推迟任务会暂时缓解压力，但是不能从根本上解决问题。再次面对工作时会感受更多的焦虑。故BC两项错误。由Continuing to make great efforts while stressed will simply tax us and lead to tiredness and damaged performance. 这句内容所知在压力下继续努力只会消耗我们，导致疲惫和表现不佳。这表明作者认为在压力下强迫自己工作会带来伤害。
33．答案：C
解析：根据第三自然段Researchers found learning equips us with new abilities to address or even prevent future stressors. Additionally, taking time to reflect on what we know and learn new things helps us develop a sense of achievement. Plus, learning also helps connect us to a purpose of growth and development. 可得知学习的好处有3点。
34．答案：D
解析：此题考查作者的写作目的。根据文章内容可知，第一段探讨两种普遍应对压力的方法，第二段讨论了这两种传统方法的局限性，第三段提出一种新的解决办法——关注学习，
最后一段给出了在面对工作压力时如何增加学习的具体建议。所以写作目的是推荐一种新的应对压力的办法。
35．答案：B
解析：文章主要提出了一个新的应对压力的方法——关注学习。因此，最好的标题应该是与应对压力和加强学习相关的。选项B“More Learning, Less Stress”准确地概括了文章的主旨。
七选五
文章大意：本文探讨了美国职场员工参与度低的问题，强调了表扬和认可对于提高员工积极性、减少离职率、缓解孤独和压力以及促进职业发展等方面的积极作用。文章通过数据和实例说明了认可的重要性，并指出年轻一代对于反馈和认可的期望更高，越来越多的公司领导也开始认识到表扬的价值。
36．答案：G
解析：结合文章标题和结构及前文提到“只有大约三分之一的美国员工对自己的工作有投入感，这对公司和经济都是一个担忧，”可知G选项合适，与前文形成转折，并统领全文。
37．答案：A
解析：结合前文描述的场景：“想象一下，如果你在工作中做的事情没有人看到，你感觉自己不被关心”。A选项“你可以想象那会是多么令人沮丧”与前文形成呼应，进一步描述了这种不被看见和关心的感受。
38．答案：D
解析：结合小标题和前后文内容D选项作为过渡句合适。
39．答案：C
解析：本段通过Andy Hernandez的例子说明了认可如何推动个人职业发展。C选项“认可可以推动职业发展”作为段落主题句最为合适。
40．答案：E
解析：前文提到年轻员工往往与职场的关系较为松散，因此他们对获得赏识的期望更高。E选项“令人鼓舞的是，公司领导越来越认识到表扬的价值”与前文形成呼应，指出了公司领导对于认可态度的积极变化。后文也提到“越来越多的领导报告说他们的组织重视员工认可”，进一步支持了E选项的内容。
完形填空
文章大意：本文介绍了中国高尔夫运动员Ni Zixin的成长和职业生涯。Ni从九岁开始打高尔夫，对这项运动产生了浓厚兴趣并坚持训练。尽管高尔夫是一项高成本运动，但她认为随着普及度的增加，会有更多人参与其中。Ni的目标是提高自己的技能，代表中国参加国际比赛如亚运会和奥运会，并争取赢得金牌。
41．D
解析：根据上下文，Ni Zixin不仅赢得了比赛，还创造了纪录，position这里指的是她在比赛中的“位置/名次”。destination（目的地）、class（等级）、type（类型）均不符合语境。
42．C
解析：Ni创造了中国选手在该赛事中的最佳得分记录，achieve“取得/达到”意思合适。decided（决定）、agreed（同意）、registered（注册）均不符合语境。
43．C
解析：此句意思是Ni对高尔夫的学习之旅始于9岁，而非strategy（策略）、courage（勇气）、journal（日志/日记）。
44．A
解析：Ni是经朋友介绍接触高尔夫的，explored（探索）、noticed（注意到）、reported（报道）均不符合语境。
45．B
解析：greens在高尔夫术语中指的是高尔夫球场上的果岭，是打高尔夫球的特定区域。 playgrounds（操场）、campus（校园）、classrooms（教室）均不符合高尔夫的语境。
46．D
解析：Ni对高尔夫的兴趣很快变成了热爱，interest符合语境，challenge（挑战）、impression（印象）、lecture（讲座）均不符合语境。
47．B
解析：多年来，Ni一直专心致志进行训练，每周花费三到四个下午的时间在高尔夫球场上，周末则有一半的时间在进行练习。apply oneself to sth. 表示“致力于/专心于”。recommended （推荐）、attracted（吸引）、asked（询问）均不符合语境。
48．C
解析：course指的是高尔夫球场或球场上的某条球道。behaviour（行为）、journey（旅程）、package（包裹）均不符合语境。
49．A
解析：结合句意尽管天气恶劣，但她从未放弃自己的目标。challenging符合语境，nice（美好的）、encouraging（鼓舞人心的）、admiring（令人钦佩的）均不符合语境。
50．B
解析：文中提到人们普遍认为高尔夫是高档运动，belief“信念/观点”符合语境，theory（理论）、credit（信用）、principle（原则）均不符合语境。
51．C
解析：文中提到高尔夫有高的准入门槛，根据常识可知器材和设施昂贵，expensive（昂贵的）符合语境。formal（正式的）、senior（高级的）、suitable（合适的）均不符合语境。
52．C
解析：文中提到随着高尔夫的普及和更多赛事的举办，更多人可以体验和享受高尔夫，所以 popularity“普及/流行”符合语境。design（设计）、experiment（实验）、schedule（日程安排）均不符合语境。
53．A
解析：参考52题解析，honour（荣誉）、master（掌握）、host（主办）均不符合语境。
54．A
解析：Ni的目标是继续提高自己的技能，volunteering（志愿）、exchanging（交换）、packing（打包）均不符合语境。
55．B
解析：Ni希望代表中国参加大型赛事并赢得金牌，event指的是“赛事”。spirits（精神）、performances（表演）、groups（团体）均不符合语境。
语法填空
文章主要介绍了中国四大发明之一的指南针的历史、工作原理及其对世界历史的影响。文章从指南针的起源开始，讲述了它如何被发明、改进，以及它的传播过程和对航海探索的重大贡献。同时，还解释了指南针的工作原理和其在现代社会中的应用价值。
56．填：was invented，根据句子的时态和语态，指南针是在战国时期被发明的，one of China’s Four Great Inventions是The Chinese compass的同位语，谓语动词应该为单数，故填was invented。
57．填：pointing，根据句意“它最初呈汤匙状，柄指向南方”和with复合结构，handle和point是主动关系，故填pointing。
58．填：exploration，根据句意，沈括在宋朝的时候对它进行了改进，使它对海洋勘探很重要，此处需要名词形式，故填exploration。
59．填：which，根据定语从句的结构，先行词为The compass，指物，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，用关系代词which，故填which。
60．填：on/ upon，根据句意，在指南针发明之前，水手们依靠天体导航，利用太阳和星星来找到他们的路，depend on/ upon 固定搭配，故填on/ upon。
61．填：to determine，根据句意，指南针改变了游戏规则，使水手们能够确定方向，allow sb. to do sth. 固定短语，“允许某人做某事”，故填to determine。
62．填：cloudy，根据句意，指南针改变了游戏规则，使水手们能够确定方向，即使是在夜间或阴天，大大提高了长途旅行和发现的能力，形容词修饰名词作定语，故填cloudy。
63．填：helps，根据句意，人们普遍认为北极星有助于找到北方，但在南半球却看不到，北极星能帮助找到北方是客观事实，故填helps。
64．填：a，a much more practical tool，可数名词单数前面用冠词a，故填a。
65．填：highly，根据句意，即使在今天，指南针仍然在帮助人们在未知的位置找到他们的路方面有很高的价值，副词highly修饰形容词valuable，故填highly。

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