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阶段素养测评卷(一)
1—5　　BABAC　 6—10　 CCBCB　 11—15　ABCAB　　16—20　CBBCA
21—25　CDCAB 26—30　DACBA 31—35　DABBD 36—40　EGCAD
41—45　BADCD 46—50　ACABD 51—55　CBABC
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
M: Would you like a piece of cake or a coffee
W: No, I’m on a diet. I’m only supposed to eat vegetables. I can’t even have fruit because it has too much sugar.
Text 2
M: So what do you think of Gina
W: Well, she is a nurse, but she is a bit untidy. Before she moved in, she said she loved cleaning her old apartment.
Text 3
M: Hello, Sally. How about going for a meal this evening
W: Good idea! I finish work at five. Why don’t we meet at a quarter to six
M: OK, that sounds good. Let’s meet in front of the train station.
Text 4
M: I hope you can understand my reasons for deciding to leave, Mrs Harrison.
W: Do I have to remind you that we have put a lot of time and money in your career here
Text 5
W: What are you going to do at the weekend
M: I’m going to have music lessons, and I’m also going to see a film with my friends.
W: Sounds good.
Text 6
M: Hello, Sarah. Good to see you again. Welcome to the company.
W: Thank you. I know you asked me to come in a little later on my first day, but what time do I normally start work
M: Well, the office opens at 8:30 and the team starts work at a 9 o’clock meeting.
W: What happens after the meeting
M: We take a break at 10:30. My assistant Mia makes coffee for us all. Then it’s time to call customers and make sales.
W: That sounds good.
Text 7
M: It’s about a three-minute ride up to the top of the Mount Rock.
W: This thing is safe, right
M: Yes, you don’t have anything to worry about. We do about 100 trips a day up the mountain, and these tours have been going on for over ten years without any accidents.
W: That’s a relief. What’s that lake down there
M: That’s John Lake. It’s actually a man-made pond. During the 70’s there was a lot of clear cutting of forests in the area, and much of the wildlife was lost. Since John Lake was built, ducks, swans, and geese have returned to the area.
Text 8
W: So Mr Smith, why would you like to leave your current job
M: Well, the sales position that you are offering would give me opportunities to work internationally. At the moment, I’m just based in Seattle.
W: I see. But what makes you suitable for this job
M: I’ve been very successful so far in sales and I think I can offer a good service to your customers.
W: Interesting point. What is good customer service in your view
M: The most important skill is the ability to listen to what customers have to say.
W: Very true. But of course learning is a never-ending process for anybody in business. Now, what are your weaknesses, would you say
M: I suppose I’m not very good at making sure all the paperwork in sales is completed quickly. You know, I prefer to be out there, going on to the next customer. But of course, I know it has to be done. I’m trying to improve.
W: OK. Now, what are your salary requirements For this sales position, I mean.
Text 9
M: This is a long flight. Marina, are you OK
W: Gee, I’m sleepy. What time is it now
M: According to my watch it’s 3:30 am. We’ve been flying for eight hours. I set it at the airport. Do we have to set our watches back when we cross the International Date Line or do we move them up I can never remember which way it is.
W: I have no idea, too. I think I’ll take a nap.
M: Go ahead. Here is your blanket and your pillow.
W: My ears feel funny. I can’t hear properly.
M: Don’t worry. It’s because of the change in air pressure.
W: Do you feel all right
M: I’m OK. If you open and shut your mouth repeatedly, it will help.
W: I will try chewing some gum.
M: Listen to the announcement. The plane is taxiing on the runway and making a perfect landing.
Text 10
M: I’ll talk about the marathons I ran these years. My first marathon was in Okinawa, Japan. On the morning of the race, I was pretty nervous. But the weather was beautiful, the atmosphere was fantastic, and my training beforehand was just enough—I finished the race! It was an amazing feeling! My favourite marathon was the one in Reykjavik, Iceland. Iceland is a beautiful country and the scenery along the course was breathtaking. The most difficult race was in Kuala Lumpur. First of all, it was really hot. But, my biggest mistake was that I forgot to pack my running shoes! Can you believe it So, the day before the race, I had to buy new shoes and during the race, my feet were pretty painful! In St. Petersburg, which is in Russia, I managed to finish in third place! This was a real shock. After my last race in Bangkok, Thailand, I had completed my challenge. I still enjoy running. I’m currently preparing for a full marathon in Stockholm. And maybe I’ll try running 20 marathons in the new year!
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 这是一篇应用文。本文先简单介绍了《读者文摘》,之后列举了其中一期的内容,最后两部分重点介绍了订阅费用。
21.C　细节理解题。根据An interview with Hugh Dancy部分中“The newest addition to the cast of Downton Abbey, Law & Order, and the nostalgia(怀旧) of playing an English gentleman.”可知,想了解一个演员,需要看 An interview with Hugh Dancy。故选C。
22.D　细节理解题。根据Subscribe today from as little as ￡22.99部分中“Our best price yet—it’s only ￡22.99 for a full one-year subscription—a saving of over 50% off the usual ￡47.88 retail price…”可知,今天订购一年可节约24.89英镑。故选D。
23.C　推理判断题。根据标题“Why subscribe to Reader’s Digest ”以及本文先简单介绍了《读者文摘》,之后列举了其中一期的内容,最后两部分重点介绍了订阅费用可知,本文是一则?告。故选C。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者作为志愿者参加Smithsonian Folklife Festival,在活动期间见识了两名来自中国的手工艺人的卓越技巧,认识到中国文化已经是她自身的一部分了。
24.A　细节理解题。根据第一段“I have volunteered to learn about global customs; my knowledge of my native culture is limited.”可知,作者来参加这次活动的目的是了解全球的文化传统,A选项(了解全球传统。)符合题意,故选A。
25.B　细节理解题。根据第二段“…as I test my mother tongue, speaking Mandarin(普通话) and putting it into English for visitors.”可知,作者是一名翻译,故选B。
26.D　词义猜测题。根据第四段“One woman taps me on the shoulder, saying, ‘Please, tell her that her work is surreal…a gift from another world.’”可知,众人已经被工匠的手艺折服,自然会惊叹,故选D。
27.A　细节理解题。根据最后一段“It is in the life that I once thought backward and dull—the Chinese way of life that is a part of me.”可知,作者认为自己的文化传统不会丢失,始终是自身的一部分,A选项(中国文化是她身份的一部分。)符合题意,故选A。
C
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了随着人工智能的普及,研究人员已经注意到它对环境的影响。训练一个人工智能系统需要巨大的计算能力和电力,由此产生的二氧化碳排放是人工智能影响环境的一种方式。但它对环境的影响不仅仅是它的碳足迹。
28.C　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Jesse Dodge, a scientist at the Allen Institute, says, ‘The influence of AI systems is going to be from their applications, not the cost of training them.’”可知,道奇的说法表明,AI系统对环境的影响来自人工智能的应用方式。故选C。
29.B　推理判断题。根据第四段“But on the other side of the coin, there are AI applications that can help deal with environmental problems, such as the destruction caused by hurricanes. One such application is xView2, a program started by a US organization. It can recognize buildings damaged and people trapped in natural disasters, reducing danger and saving time for rescuers.”可推知,作者通过举例来展开第四段内容。故选B。
30.A　推理判断题。根据最后一段“AI could be a valuable tool in the fight against climate change—if the AI industry can reduce its harmful climate effects. ‘Both AI and climate rules have roles to play,’ Rolnick says. When creating AI rules, he suggests considering its applications, emissions, and other production costs. Further, Dodge adds that those AI professionals should help set up some value systems to limit the technology’s use.”可推知,关于人工智能的规则可能会有帮助。故选A。
31.D　主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“But its environmental effect is more than its carbon(碳) footprint.”可知,文章主要讲的是人工智能对环境的影响超出了它的二氧化碳排放。故选D。
D
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了蔡格尼克记忆效应以及出现这种现象的原因。
32.A　细节理解题。根据第一段“Popular belief has it that interruption breaks the flow of your thinking and affects productivity negatively, and so it is advisable that you have an uninterrupted session of intensive work before your next break.”(人们普遍认为,中断会打断你的思维,对工作效率产生负面影响,所以建议你在下次休息前进行一段不受打扰的高强度工作。)可知,完成一项任务的常见做法是精力集中地工作一段时间。故选A。
33.B　细节理解题。根据第三段“It turns out that adults remembered the interrupted tasks 90% better than the completed tasks, and that children were even more likely to recall the uncompleted tasks. To put it another way, uncompleted tasks will stay on your mind until you finish them!”(结果表明,成年人对被打断的任务的记忆比对完成的任务的记忆高出90%,而孩子们甚至更有可能回忆起未完成的任务。换句话说,未完成的任务会一直留在你的脑海里,直到你完成它们!)可知,实验发现“中断”能提高记忆力。故选B。
34.B　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“One possible explanation is that with interrupted tasks, we are longing for them to be completed, in order to regain a sense of balance. Finishing them also means that we can finally clear up the mental backlog and give the space to more upcoming tasks.”(一种可能的解释是,对于被打断的任务,我们渴望完成它们,以重新获得平衡感。完成它们也意味着我们最终可以清理心中积压的事,为更多即将到来的任务腾出空间。)可知,蔡格尼克记忆效应背后的一个原因是渴望平衡。故选B。
35.D　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In comparison to tasks that were already finished and ones that we haven’t even started, half-done projects are highlighted in the mental to-do list our brains draw up for us.”(与已经完成的任务和我们甚至还没有开始的任务相比,完成了一半的项目会在我们大脑为我们制订的待办事项清单中突出显示。)及最后一段“Have you ever wondered…or why you just can’t get yourself to stop watching that series on Netflis ”可推知,电视连续剧是应用蔡格尼克记忆效应的一个例子,因为电视连续剧的剧集之间有时间间隔,导致人们被“中断”,以至于时刻想着看剧这件事。故选D。
第二节
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了自律的好处和缺乏自律的危害。
36.E　由上文“Discipline happens to even the most famous people. It is necessary for all living beings, because without it there would be disorder around us.”可知,自律是非常重要的,故E选项(因此,自律在生活中的重要性不容忽视)能承接上文,符合文意。故选E。
37.G　由上文“Nothing is more enjoyable than developing new habits, quitting old ones, and achieving your goals.”可推知,实现目标的喜悦更有可能让人们自律,故G选项 (这些胜利给你一种幸福感,让保持自律更容易)能承上启下,符合文意。故选G。
38.C　由上文“We all have goals in life. Work goals are very common, but they can also include things like learning a new language, improving a hobby or fitness goal.”和下文“It won’t happen overnight.”可知,只有自律才能让我们实现目标,故C选项(你需要自律才能得到你想要的)符合文意。故选C。
39.A　由下文“Not all great heads are born, most of whom follow a very busy schedule and keep the discipline in their lives to become good leaders. Good discipline creates a positive attitude towards society, confidence and a desire to do something great. Discipline helps people develop attitudes that are the key to success. They can serve as great role models for others in society.”可知,自律可以让我们成为行业的佼佼者,并取得成功,故A选项(让你成为领导者)能概括本段主题,符合文意。故选A。
40.D　由下文“For example, if you don’t know how to manage your time, you may have problems meeting deadlines at work, arriving on time for events and meetings, or spending enough time with your loved ones. You can earn a reputation for being untrustworthy.”可知,缺乏自律对我们有负面影响,故D选项(缺乏自律会对你的生活产生很大的影响)能引起下文,符合文意。故选D。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在阅读《秘密》一书后,将从书中学到的知识应用到日常生活中。作者一直梦想着成为校足球队的一员,参与第一次选拔失败后,他虽然有些沮丧,但是很快恢复过来,等待第二次选拔。他相信书中所教导的当不好的事情发生时,肯定会有好的事情发生,相信自己一定会成功,最终他实现了进入足球队的梦想。
41.B　根据下文“…what I learned from the…to my daily life.”可推知,作者应该是将所学到的东西应用于日常生活中,apply sth to sth意为“把……应用于……”。故选B。write写作; apply应用; compare比较; prevent防止。
42.A　根据上文the wonderful book可知,作者是从书中学到知识。故选A。book书; family家庭; news新闻; movie电影。
43.D　根据下文“…that I had been dreaming about.”可知,作者在谈自己的梦想,他有很多梦想。故选D。worry担忧; trouble麻烦; chance机会; dream梦想。
44.C　根据下文“…the scene of being allowed to join the…that I had been dreaming about.”可知,场景中发生的事情尚未发生,因此是想象这一场景。故选C。accept接受; record记录; imagine想象; cover覆盖。
45.D　根据上文“…my biggest one was to be a member of our school football team.”可知,作者非常想加入校足球队,因此这里想象的场景是被允许加入他一直梦想的足球队。故选D。school学校; office办公室; library图书馆; team(游戏或运动的)队。
46.A　根据上文“…my biggest one was to be a member of our school football team.”可知,作者非常想加入校足球队,因此是参与足球队的第一次选拔。故选A。try out for参加……选拔; stand by支持; catch up with赶上; cheer for为……加油。
47.C　根据下文“…I did not succeed in the first round.”可知,第一次作者没有成功,因此是令人悲伤地。故选C。anxiously焦虑地; luckily幸运地; sadly悲伤地; actively积极地。
48.A　根据下文“I waited for the second round.”可知,作者等待着第二次选拔,因此是为第一次的不成功找到了解决办法。故选A。solution解决方法; excuse借口; result结果; difference差异。
49.B　根据上文“I waited for the second round.”可知,作者等待着第二次选拔,此处指作者内心相信自己会成为选拔赛中的获胜者,成功成为足球队的一员。故选B。coach教练; winner获胜者; singer歌手; reader读者。
50.D　根据上文“Deep inside my mind, I was quite sure that I was going to be a…”可知,面对第一次的不成功,作者很快恢复过来,内心对自己有信心,因为作者相信书中一个特别的教导。故选D。forget遗忘; design设计; explore探索; trust相信。
51.C　根据上文叙述的作者参与校足球队第一次选拔不成功后,虽然有些沮丧,但很快恢复过来,等待着第二次选拔,并对自己有信心可推知,书中的教导应该是让人积极地看待事情,此处指会有好的事情发生。故选C。humorous幽默的; strange奇怪的;good好的; dangerous危险的。
52.B　根据下文“…it became the best day of my life…”可知,这是作者一生中最美好的一天,由此推知,第二次选拔的结果宣布了,作者入选了。故选B。advance前进; announce宣布; improve改进; cancel取消。
53.A　根据上文“…it became the best day of my life…”可知,这是作者一生中最美好的一天,因此是实现了梦想。故选A。achieve实现; keep保持; stop停止; start开始。
54.B　根据上文作者分享的自己梦想着成为校足球队的一员,参与第一次选拔失败后,他继续参与第二次选拔,最终成功实现梦想可知,此处指根据他的经历。故选B。comment评论; experience经历; strength力量; failure失败。
55.C　根据上文“Deep inside my mind, I was quite sure that I was going to be a…”可知,面对第一次的不成功,作者很快恢复过来,内心对自己有信心,因此是要对自己的能力有信心。故选C。difficulty困难; interest兴趣; confidence信心; success成功。
第二节
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。包括针灸、草药疗法、按摩、太极和气功在内的中医药仍然是中国医疗体系的重要组成部分,并在全球范围内获得了越来越多的认可,文章对此进行了介绍。
56.a　考查冠词。此处为泛指,且component是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
57.remains　考查动词时态和主谓一致。陈述事实应用一般现在时,主语为TCM,谓语用三单形式。故填remains。
58.recognition　考查名词。此处作宾语,应用名词recognition,表示“认可”。故填recognition。
59.which　考查定语从句。非限制性定语从句修饰上文句子,从句中缺少主语,故用关系代词which。故填which。
60.doubtful　考查形容词。be doubtful about 意为“对……持怀疑态度”,所以此处应用形容词doubtful作表语,表示“怀疑的”。故填doubtful。
61.has been accepted　考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。根据to date可知空处为现在完成时,动词 accept 和主语practice之间构成被动关系。故填has been accepted。
62.used　考查非谓语动词。在 when引导的时间状语从句中,主语和主句主语相同,所以从句中可以省略主语和be动词,动词 use 意为“使用”,和主语构成被动关系,故用过去分词形式。故填used。
63.Despite　考查介词。根据句意“尽管”且空处后跟名词作宾语可知,此处应用介词despite。句首单词首字母大写。故填Despite。
64.offering　考查非谓语动词。此处为with的复合结构,动词offer和逻辑主语 experts之间构成主动关系,所以应用现在分词形式。故填offering。
65.what　考查宾语从句。空处引导宾语从句,从句中谓语needs缺少宾语,指物,故填what。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
A pleasant outing
Last weekend, our class organized an outing in the People’s Park in order to help us get relaxed after the mid-term examination.
Everyone spent a wonderful time together. On the way to the destination, we were so excited that we sang in a loud voice. Upon the arrival of the park, we enjoyed a delicious picnic first and then played interesting games. Later, some girls danced under the trees and some boys even played the guitar, which drew thunderous applause.
The outing not only brought us great pleasure but also relieved us of the pressure caused by the study. Most importantly, it helped to strengthen the relationship among us.
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了Maria搬进新公寓后收养了狗狗Chips,Chips填补了她独自生活的空虚,但Maria白天要工作,她担心狗狗会吵到邻居,一天晚上Maria发现门外有个包裹和纸条,打开纸条后发现是写给Chips的,包裹里也放了一些玩具。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“感到好奇,Maria打开纸条,开始读起来。”可知,第一段可描写Maria读纸条内容,收到同样养狗的邻居Angelia的邀请。
②由第二段首句内容“Chips跟在她后面,Maria敲了敲Angelia家的门。”可知,第二段可描写Maria带着狗狗和邻居Angelia见面,她们建立了深厚的友谊。
2.续写线索:读纸条—感动—和邻居见面—愉快—两人建立深厚的联系
One possible version:
Curious, Maria opened the note and started reading it. The note, which was actually written by her neighbour Angelia in Corote’s voice(非限制性定语从句), said she had noticed Chips crying a lot(宾语从句). She wanted to give Chips some toys to play with so that he wouldn’t feel alone when Maria was away(so that引导的目的状语从句;when引导的时间状语从句). Besides, Chips was invited to play with Corote. Maria was deeply moved and felt relieved after reading the note. Instead of expressing discontent, her kind neighbour was really understanding and tried to offer support. Maria felt she needed to meet Angelia and her dog(宾语从句).
With Chips following her, Maria knocked at Angelia’s door. The door opened and Maria saw Angelia, smiling at her(现在分词作状语). Corote, Angelia’s dog, followed her and stared at Chips happily. The two dogs immediately hit it off. A pleasant atmosphere was created when Maria and Angelia were chatting(时间状语从句). After that, the two pairs regularly played together. In the process, Maria also got valuable advice from Angelia. Through their shared experiences and the joy their pets brought them, Maria and her neighbour formed a deep connection and their lives became very colourful and meaningful.阶段素养测评卷(一)
Units 4—5
(时间:120分钟　分值: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。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 can the woman have
A.Fruit.　　　　B.Vegetables.　　　　C.Coffee.
(　)2.What does the woman think of Gina
A.Untidy. B.Unusual. C.Impolite.
(　)3.When will the speakers meet
A.At 5:00. B.At 5:45. C.At 6:15.
(　)4.What does the woman think of the man’s leaving
A.She is annoyed.　　　　　B.She is excited.
C.She is understanding.
(　)5.What are the speakers talking about
A.The man’s friends. B.The man’s school life.
C.The man’s weekend plan.
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.When does the meeting end
A.At 8:30.　　　　B.At 9:00.　　　　C.At 10:30.
(　)7.What do we know about the woman
A.She was late for work today.
B.She will be the man’s assistant.
C.She is a new worker of the company.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　)8.Where are the speakers
A.On top of a mountain.
B.On the way up a mountain.
C.At the foot of a mountain.
(　)9.Why was John Lake built
A.To store more water.　　B.To attract more tourists.
C.To restore the ecosystem.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 10至 13 题。
(　)10.Why is the man interested in this job
A.To challenge himself. B.To work abroad.
C.To stay in Seattle.
(　)11.What is good customer service according to the man
A.Being a good listener. B.Giving suitable suggestions.
C.Visiting customers frequently.
(　)12.How can the man improve his work
A.By being more patient.
B.By doing paperwork quickly.
C.By keeping learning new skills.
(　)13.What will the speakers talk about next
A.Job responsibilities. B.The benefits.
C.The pay.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　)14.What time is it now by the man’s watch
A.3:30 am.　　　B.8:00 am. 　　　C.7:30 pm.
(　)15.What does the woman want to do
A.Set her watch. 　　　　　B.Sleep for a while.
C.Ask for a blanket.
(　)16.Why can’t the woman hear properly
A.Because of the loud noise made by passengers.
B.Because of the loud noise made by the plane engine.
C.Because of the change in air pressure.
(　)17.What can we learn from the conversation
A.It’s a short flight. 　　B.The speakers are landing now.
C.The plane is going to take off soon.
听第10 段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　)18.What does the speaker think of his first marathon
A.Boring. B.Satisfying. C.Difficult.
(　)19.Why does the speaker find the race in Kuala Lumpur hardest
A.He was too nervous.
B.He lacked training beforehand.
C.He didn’t take his running shoes.
(　)20.What made the speaker shocked in the race in Russia
A.He got the third place.
B.He completed his challenge.
C.It took place in hot weather.
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
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(　)21.If readers want to know about an actor, which one should they read
A.Community power.
B.If Grace Dent ruled the world.
C.An interview with Hugh Dancy.
D.Saving the sound of the Stradivarius.
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(　)23.What kind of writing is the passage
A.A part of fiction. B.An introduction.
C.An advertisement. D.A research report.
B
At the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, among mountain songs and ethnic costumes and special ceremonies, I am noticeable despite my modern dress, as my green “VOLUNTEER” name tag brands me as a perfect target for curious tourists. I have volunteered to learn about global customs; my knowledge of my native culture is limited. I had boxed up my past before moving to America eight years ago, when a new continent considered my old self foreign.
Here on the National Mall, I am the only means of communication between the Americans and the artisans (工匠), who were invited from China to display their talents. They see my awkward hand gestures as I test my mother tongue, speaking Mandarin (普通话) and putting it into English for visitors.
The artisans possess exceptional skills. He Guoyao can read thousands of pictographic characters (象形文字) and bears the duty of passing on Dongba culture. Cheng Zhirong creates fantastic animal figures with a spoon and melted sugar in minutes. Standing among them, I wonder about the contributions a 16-year-old girl can make.
“Ooh, it’s so pretty! ” A young girl sticks her nose close to a sugar dragon. Zhirong, the candy maker, signals to me, and I explain to the girl that the dragon is pure sugar. “Mummy, it’s candy! ” she excitedly says. “Beautiful…” The crowd breathes in awe. One woman taps me on the shoulder, saying, “Please, tell her that her work is surreal…a gift from another world.”
As Zhirong takes my hand and calls me “little sister”, I find my place in this group of extraordinary people who crossed oceans to build a bridge between different ethnicities and nationalities through sugar sculptures and painted words. I, too, am a bearer of traditions.
I smile at Guoyao, as he paints (the English words I have taught him) in pictographic characters, “You’re welcome.” I come to know that culture is not shelved behind glass cases in museums. It is in the life that I once thought backward and dull—the Chinese way of life that is a part of me.
(　)24.Why does the author attend the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
A.To learn about global traditions.
B.To improve her interpersonal skills.
C.To interview some talented artisans.
D.To appreciate the wonderful artworks.
(　)25.What is the author’s role in the National Mall
A.A visitor. B.A translator.
C.A tour guide. D.A security guard.
(　)26.What does the underlined part “in awe” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.In doubt. B.In silence.
C.In satisfaction. D.In amazement.
(　)27.What does the author realize in the end
A.Chinese culture has been part of her own identity.
B.Culture should be presented in different forms.
C.Culture can only be kept alive through exchanges.
D.Chinese culture has helped her better adapt to her new life.
C
As AI becomes popular, researchers have noticed its influence on the environment. Training an AI system requires huge computing power and electricity, and the resulting CO2 emissions (排放物) are one way AI affects the environment. But its environmental effect is more than its carbon(碳) footprint.
Jesse Dodge, a scientist at the Allen Institute, says, “The influence of AI systems is going to be from their applications, not the cost of training them.” David Rolnick, a computer scientist at McGill University, compares AI to a hammer (锤子). “The main effect of a hammer is what is being hammered,” he says, “not what is in the hammer.” Just like a hammer which can either destroy things or build a house, AI can hurt or help the environment.
In 2019, ExxonMobil, an oil company, said it would use Microsoft Azure. With the AI technology, it would increase its production and create billions of dollars. This means Microsoft’s AI is directly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. This is not the only AI application that could be environmentally harmful. AI behind the ads that jump out on Instagram or Facebook pages pushes customers to spend more on products like clothes. This in turn causes more emissions through more production and delivery.　
But on the other side of the coin, there are AI applications that can help deal with environmental problems, such as the destruction caused by hurricanes. One such application is xView2, a program started by a US organization. It can recognize buildings damaged and people trapped in natural disasters, reducing danger and saving time for rescuers.
AI could be a valuable tool in the fight against climate change—if the AI industry can reduce its harmful climate effects. “Both AI and climate rules have roles to play,” Rolnick says. When creating AI rules, he suggests considering its applications, emissions, and other production costs. Further, Dodge adds that those AI professionals should help set up some value systems to limit the technology’s use.
(　)28.Where does the effect of AI systems on the environment come from according to Dodge
A.The popularity of AI. B.The emissions of CO2.
C.The way of applying AI. D.The cost of AI training.
(　)29.How does the writer develop Paragraph 4
A.By listing numbers. B.By giving examples.
C.By comparing facts. D.By explaining details.
(　)30.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.Rules for AI can be helpful.
B.AI’s advance should be limited.
C.Production costs will be lower.
D.AI plays a role in making rules.
(　)31.What is the main idea of the passage
A.AI’s applications are environmentally harmful.
B.AI affects the environment by CO2 emissions.
C.AI is effective in solving environmental problems.
D.AI’s environmental effect goes beyond its emissions.
D
No one likes interruption. We are born to seek balance and order. No matter what it is that you are doing, being interrupted involves a forceful stop midway and then having to re-enter your former state, sometimes with great difficulty. Popular belief has it that interruption breaks the flow of your thinking and affects productivity negatively, and so it is advisable that you have an uninterrupted session of intensive work before your next break.
However, a Russian psychologist, Bluma Zeigarnik, might tell you otherwise. The connection between interruption and memory drew her attention when she was dining in a restaurant. She noticed how the waitresses had an amazing memory of the detailed orders yet to be paid for, but little memory of the orders that were already completed.
Back in her laboratory, she conducted studies in which subjects were required to complete various puzzles. Some of the subjects were interrupted during the tasks. All the subjects were then asked to describe what tasks they had done. It turns out that adults remembered the interrupted tasks 90% better than the completed tasks, and that children were even more likely to recall the uncompleted tasks. To put it another way, uncompleted tasks will stay on your mind until you finish them!
In comparison to tasks that were already finished and ones that we haven’t even started, half-done projects are highlighted in the mental to-do list our brains draw up for us. Zeigarnik described this finding in the late 1920s, which was later called Zeigarnik effect. One possible explanation is that with interrupted tasks, we are longing for them to be completed, in order to regain a sense of balance. Finishing them also means that we can finally clear up the mental backlog and give the space to more upcoming tasks.
Zeigarnik effect can be found everywhere, especially used in media and advertising. Have you ever wondered why cliffhangers work so well or why you just can’t get yourself to stop watching that series on Netflix Ernest Hemingway once said about writing a novel, “It is the wait until the next day that is hard to get through.” So next time, when you are interrupted, appreciate it and take advantage of it to promote your productivity.
(　)32.What is a common practice to finish a task
A.Working in a focused period.
B.Working with uncommon breaks.
C.Working with a stop midway.
D.Working in an interrupted session.
(　)33.What is the finding of the Zeigarnik’s experiment
A.Interruption recalls details.
B.Interruption betters memory.
C.Interruption breaks balance.
D.Interruption reduces efficiency.
(　)34.What is the possible reason behind Zeigarnik effect
A.The physical backlog. B.The desire for balance.
C.The outside pressure. D.The upcoming tasks.
(　)35.Which of the following is an example of the application of Zeigarnik effect
A.Fashion shows. B.Talk shows.
C.Online news. D.TV series.
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。
Self-discipline (自律) is a term that everyone understands. However, few people appreciate it. Discipline happens to even the most famous people. It is necessary for all living beings, because without it there would be disorder around us. 36.　　　　.
Improve your self-esteem.
Nothing is more enjoyable than developing new habits, quitting old ones, and achieving your goals. 37.　　　　. Stick to a routine, manage your time, and fight delay. High self-esteem carries with it the rest of your life and your relationship. High self-esteem also helps you face challenges with greater confidence in difficult situations.
Help you achieve goals.
We all have goals in life. Work goals are very common, but they can also include things like learning a new language, improving a hobby or fitness goal. 38.　　　　. It won’t happen overnight.
39.　　　　.
Not all great heads are born, most of whom follow a very busy schedule and keep the discipline in their lives to become good leaders. Good discipline creates a positive attitude towards society, confidence and a desire to do something great. Discipline helps people develop attitudes that are the key to success. They can serve as great role models for others in society.
Make you more trustworthy.
40.　　　　. For example, if you don’t know how to manage your time, you may have problems meeting deadlines at work, arriving on time for events and meetings, or spending enough time with your loved ones. You can earn a reputation for being untrustworthy.
Discipline can help you develop new habits, and manage your time effectively. With time and discipline, you will see improvements and success.
A.Make you a leader
B.Help people build confidence
C.You need discipline to get what you want
D.Lack of discipline can make a big difference in your life
E.Therefore, the importance of discipline in life cannot be ignored
F.Trustworthy people are more likely to be liked and respected by others
G.These victories give you a sense of happiness, making it easier to keep discipline
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。
When I first read the wonderful book The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, I was in Grade 9. I came to know about it from my sister. When I came to Grade 10, I started 　41　 what I learned from the 　42　 to my daily life. I have many 　43　 in my life, and my biggest one was to be a member of our school football team. So I started 　44　 the scene of being allowed to join the 　45　 that I had been dreaming about.
Then the day came that my first round to 　46　 the football team was going to happen. The result came out but 　47　 I did not succeed in the first round. I was feeling a bit depressed (沮丧的) due to much time I spent preparing for it. But, soon I tried to find a(n) 　48　. I waited for the second round. Deep inside my mind, I was quite sure that I was going to be a 　49　 because I had always 　50　 one particular teaching from the book. That is when something bad happens, something 　51　 will surely happen.
After six months, the second round was 　52　 and it became the best day of my life because I had 　53　 my dream.
From my 　54　, the really important things to be noted are to hold on to your dreams and you must have 　55　 in your ability.
(　)41.A.writing　　　　　　　B.applying
C.comparing D.preventing
(　)42.A.book B.family
C.news D.movie
(　)43.A.worries B.troubles
C.chances D.dreams
(　)44.A.accepting B.recording
C.imagining D.covering
(　)45.A.school B.office
C.library D.team
(　)46.A.try out for B.stand by
C.catch up with D.cheer for
(　)47.A.anxiously B.luckily
C.sadly D.actively
(　)48.A.solution B.excuse
C.result D.difference
(　)49.A.coach B.winner
C.singer D.reader
(　)50.A.forgotten B.designed
C.explored D.trusted
(　)51.A.humorous B.strange
C.good D.dangerous
(　)52.A.advanced B.announced
C.improved D.canceled
(　)53.A.achieved B.kept
C.stopped D.started
(　)54.A.comment B.experience
C.strength D.failure
(　)55.A.difficulty B.interest
C.confidence D.success
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。
During the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games, athletes from around the world have been exploring acupuncture (针灸), 56.　　　　 component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This practice has been an important part of Chinese health care systems for centuries.
TCM, which includes acupuncture, herbal therapy, massage, t’ai chi and Qigong 57.　　　　　　 (remain) an essential component of China’s medical system, gaining increasing 58.　　　　　　 (recognize) on a global scale. Not only is it popular among the Chinese population, but it is also gaining interest in Western societies, 59.　　　　　　 has led to increased investments in professional TCM services.
While China places significant emphasis on the integration of TCM with modern biomedicine, it is also becoming more popular worldwide. Although some medical professionals are 60.　　　　 (doubt) about the far-reaching effects of TCM, the practice 61.　　　　　　 (accept) as a fundamental aspect of global health care to date.
TCM has been recognized for the potential benefits, particularly when 62.　　　　　　 (use) alongside with modern medicine, which has resulted in its increasing integration into modern health care systems. 63.　　　　　　 its ancient Chinese origins, TCM’s principles and practices have a global influence currently, with experts 64.　　　　　　 (offer) their special skills across the world.
As research into TCM continues to advance and more individuals embrace it for 65.　　　　　　 their health care needs, the field is definitely to grow.
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, 上周末你班在人民公园组织了一次郊游活动。请你以“A pleasant outing”为题给校园英语报撰写一篇短文, 介绍此次活动, 内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.介绍活动, 如野炊、做游戏等;
3.活动意义。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
A pleasant outing




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。
For most people, adopting (收养) a pet is one of the best decisions that they can ever make in their lives. In addition to giving an animal a home and a loving family, the owner will find the company of a pet brings more happiness than expected.
For someone like Maria, having a pet was very suitable. She was all alone after moving to a new apartment in Brazil, which made her feel lonely.
So when she found a cute black puppy named Chips, she knew she had to take him home. Maria thought that Chips would be able to fill the emptiness that she had been experiencing from living all alone.
Maria was right. Once she took the puppy home, they immediately bonded. However, as Maria had to work during the day, she was worried about leaving Chips home alone in her apartment. She was also worried that his crying would upset her neighbours.
One night, when she returned home, outside her door was a package with a folded note attached to it. Maria knew that she was in trouble. She hoped that she would not be evicted (驱逐) from her new apartment because of Chips. She loved Chips so much, and she was afraid that she might have to get rid of him because he made too much noise whenever she was away. Maria was frightened and wondered who could have left it at the door because she had little contact with the people in the building except her neighbour, Angelia. In fact, they only said hello few times.
However, when she noticed the names on the folded note, she found that it wasn’t addressed to her but to her dog, Chips, and that it was “written” by another dog named Corote. Maria opened the package first and found a few toys for pets.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Curious, Maria opened the note and started reading it.



Paragraph 2:
With Chips following her, Maria knocked at Angelia’s door.

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