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综合核心素养测评卷(二)
测试范围:Unit 1~Unit 5
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
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 is the man going to do first
A.See a doctor.
B.Attend a meeting.
C.Fill out some forms.
( )2.Which place is the woman’s destination
A.Hong Kong.
B.Tokyo.
C.Seoul.
( )3.Why is the woman disappointed about the restaurant
A.The price is unacceptable.
B.The waiter is unfriendly.
C.The service is slow.
( )4.What does the man mean
A.The concert is put off.
B.The man got tickets at last.
C.The woman should go to the concert as well.
( )5.Where does the conversation take place
A.At the man’s house.
B.In a restaurant.
C.In a hotel.
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.How does the man feel when he sees the woman
A.Surprised.
B.Disappointed.
C.Annoyed.
( )7.What is the woman going to do next weekend
A.Work a half day.
B.Stay at home.
C.Go to the beach.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A job interview.
B.A building’s position.
C.A meal.
( )9.What will the woman do at noon tomorrow
A.Meet the man.
B.Go to the man’s office.
C.Have lunch with the marketing director.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
( )10.Who is the Best Car Design Prize winner
A.Ms Miller.
B.Mr Giddings.
C.Mr Zarba.
( )11.What do we know about the Best Car Design competition
A.It was very competitive.
B.There were few competitors.
C.The winner will receive much money.
( )12.Where is the Hyatt Hotel
A.Far from Granville Avenue.
B.Across from a department store.
C.Opposite a bank.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
( )13.What does the woman think of Cape Town
A.Modern. B.Safe. C.Crowded.
( )14.What did the man put on the shelf
A.His passport.
B.His traveller’s check.
C.His car keys.
( )15.What does the woman most probably do
A.A travel agent.
B.A hotel clerk.
C.A customs officer.
( )16.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Drive around the poor areas.
B.Take a boat to Robben Island.
C.Buy some pills from a drugstore.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
( )17.What made the speaker’s father proud
A.He found a well-paid job.
B.He made great amounts of money.
C.He was the first in his family to go to university.
( )18.How many shoe shops did the speaker have by 1990
A.120. B.250. C.268.
( )19.What did the speaker do in 2002
A.He paid a visit to Africa.
B.He spent a lot on race cars.
C.He lent large sums of money to farmers.
( )20.What was built in a small town in Malawi this spring
A.A school.
B.A hospital.
C.A shoe shop.
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
Charles Darwin
In 1831, the English scientist, Charles Darwin(1809—1882), sailed off on a long voyage around the world.He saw the ways animals adapted to where they lived.Darwin thought that animals that do not adapt soon die out.He called this idea “natural selection”.Darwin’s scientific discovery is the unifying theory of the life sciences, explaining the diversity of life.Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history.
Jane Goodall
The English zoologist, Jane Goodall (1934—), has observed chimpanzees (黑猩猩) in Tanzania, Africa, for more than 40 years.She discovered that chimpanzees can make and use simple tools.Before that, scientists thought that only humans could do this.Her observations have changed how scientists understand both chimpanzees and humans.Considered to be the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall is best known for her over 55-year study of wild chimpanzees.
Karl von Frisch
The Austrian zoologist, Karl von Frisch (1886—1982), discovered the secret language of honey bees.He saw that some bees did a strange dance when they returned to the hive (蜂房).He realised that the dance was a way to show other bees where to fly to find food.His theory was proved to be true many years later after his book The Dancing Bees was published.
Luis and Walter Alvarez
The American father and son team, Luis (1911—1988) and Walter Alvarez (1940—), made an important discovery that could explain why dinosaurs became extinct.They found that something hit Earth and destroyed the dinosaurs’ habitats.In 1980 Alvarez and his son “uncovered a disaster that literally shook the Earth and is one of the great discoveries about Earth’s history”.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
( )21.Charles Darwin discovered the idea of “natural selection” 　　　.
A.at the zoo
B.in the library
C.when he was old
D.during a long trip
( )22.Karl von Frisch found that bees’ dance was a way to 　　　.
A.have a rest
B.show the way
C.tell good news
D.express their feelings
( )23.What led to dinosaurs dying out according to Luis and Walter Alvarez
A.Climate change.
B.Human activities.
C.Their homes’ being ruined.
D.Their lacking enough food.
B
When image-generating models such as Midjourney started the generative AI boom in early 2022, artists started noticing similarities between AI-generated images and those they’d created themselves.Many found that their work had been gathered and put into a massive database and used to train AI models, which then produced copies in their creative styles.Many also lost jobs when potential employers used AI tools to generate images instead of hiring artists.
Now, Artists are fighting back.A team, led by Shawn Shan, a PhD student in computer science at the University of Chicago, decided to build a tool to help.After learning about the impact on artists, they gathered input from more than a thousand artists to learn what they needed and how they would use any protective technology.
Last October, they introduced a useful tool called Nightshade, which adds an invisible layer of “poison” to images to prevent image-generating AI models if they attempt to include those images into their database.If enough poison is drawn into a machine-learning model’s training data, it could permanently break models and make their outputs unpredictable.
The response to Nightshade was overwhelming and acclamatory.The team received praise and encouraging remarks from plenty of artists on social media.Nightshade has been downloaded nearly 3.5 million times.And Nightshade received a distinguished paper award and the Internet Defense Prize at the Usenix Security Symposium, a top computer security conference.These tools have allowed artists to be creative online again, says Karla Ortiz, an artist producing animation.“Through work on Nightshade, some AI companies attempt to cooperate with artists and help them benefit from AI.Some firms are looking into how they could use the tools to protect their intellectual property (知识产权),” she adds.
Next, the team wants to build tools to help regulators inspect AI models and implement laws.They also plan to further develop Nightshade in ways that could make it easier to apply to other industries, such as gaming, music, or journalism.
( )24.How does generative AI impact artists
A.It promotes creativity of artists.
B.It causes the job losses of artists.
C.It benefits artists with database.
D.It damages cooperation of artists.
( )25.What does the underlined word “acclamatory” mean in Paragraph 4
A.Favourable.
B.Weak.
C.Mixed.
D.Pessimistic.
( )26.What can we infer about the tool from the last two paragraphs
A.It will be applied to inspect artists.
B.It needs to be more creative.
C.It will find its way into other fields.
D.It struggles to get recognition.
( )27.What is the best title for the text
A.Artists vs AI: Nightshade to the Mend
B.Artists vs AI: Nightshade to the Rescue
C.Artists & AI: A Win-Win Collaboration
D.Artists & AI: A Mutual Boost Forward
C
A huge 42 percent of marriages in the UK end in divorce, the highest rate in Europe.What is happening in the UK to cause such a phenomenon The UK of today is one of the most multicultural countries on the Earth.There are exotic sights and sounds on the street corners of every British city.
Is such diversity a good thing Well, it makes the UK a very exciting place to live in.There are new ideas everywhere.There is great freedom.Yet such freedom seems to come at a cost.Some British people regard ethnic minorities (少数民族) as coming to the UK to steal jobs.When the economy does badly, this feeling increases as unemployment rates rise.So, it could be argued that the breakdown of marriages in the UK is in some part because of the pressures put upon families by wider problems in British society.Many people become stressed when those problems arise, and that can then make their family life unhappy as well.
Another possible reason for the high divorce rate might be that marriage no longer has the same value or meaning for British people as it once did.Church attendance in the UK has been falling for the last 50 years, suggesting fewer people consider marriage a holy thing.Since 1991, there has been a drop of 50 percent in people getting married in church rather than a register office.
Then there is the financial side.In the past, married couples paid lower government taxes than single people.That tax incentive (激励) policy, which used to reduce a couple’s tax by up to 500 in a year, has now disappeared, making the cost to keep a marriage higher.
However, the 42 percent UK divorce rate isn’t the highest rate in the past forty years! Meanwhile, some measures are being taken to strengthen marriage in the UK by the government.
( )28.What does the underlined word “exotic” mean in Paragraph 1
A.Amazing. B.Foreign.
C.Local. D.Familiar.
( )29.According to the text, all the following contribute to the high divorce rate EXCEPT 　　　.
A.desire for freedom
B.social problems
C.change of values
D.financial pressures
( )30.What can be inferred from the text
A.Cultural diversity has brought people freedom to criticise others.
B.The rising of the divorce rate indicates the society is falling apart.
C.The tax incentive policy once contributed to steady families to some degree.
D.More British people would get married in the church rather than in a register office.
( )31.What’s the writer’s attitude towards the present situation of the divorce rate in the UK
A.Pessimistic. B.Unconcerned.
C.Doubtful. D.Optimistic.
D
Job interviews are rarely fun, especially for today’s young people.They usually need to smile anxiously into their laptop webcams, and answer questions as a time ticks down with no human to interact with at all.
Large employers are using these asynchronous (非同步的) videos (AVIs) to cut down job applicants to a smaller pool they can meet in person.Some platforms record applicants answering predetermined questions, usually with a time limit for each answer.In some cases, the recordings will be watched by employers’ hiring managers.In others, the platform’s algorithms will assess the candidate based on what they said or even their facial expressions.The platforms say the process is fairer and less biased than human recruiters (招聘者), leading to better and more diverse candidates making the cut.
However, in addition to caring about whether the technology works as intended, employers need to pay more attention to how the process affects prospective employees.Some researchers have warned that young job seekers feel confused, dehumanised and exhausted by automated recruitment systems.
Jimeet Romen Shah has done seven or so AVIs in the past two years.He tries to “make eye contact” with the camera but finds it hard not to watch his own face on the screen.“It doesn’t feel natural at all.When I’m in a face-to-face interview, I can smile when I’m talking, but when I’m in a video and trying to smile it doesn’t look right.” He worries that if he glances down or up it will look like he is reading notes.“It does feel robotic,” he says.
Employers stand to lose too.AVIs select out people who can talk into a void (真空), not people who can interact well with others, though the latter is more important in most jobs.What’s more, an interview is a company’s first real interaction with prospective employees.It should be a chance for both sides to learn about each other.
It’s easy to get excited about new technology, but employers should listen to the voices of the supposed “digital natives” now subject to it.“If I’m ever on the other side of the table,” Shah told me, “I’m always going to do a telephone call at the least.”
( )32.What do employers use AVIs to do
A.To communicate better with job applicants.
B.To choose job applicants for face-to-face interviews.
C.To examine job applicants’ facial expressions in detail.
D.To motivate job applicants to compete against each other.
( )33.What does Jimeet Romen Shah want to say about AVIs
A.They help him relax throughout the interviews.
B.They make him feel uneasy during the process.
C.They make it hard for him to focus on the camera.
D.They encourage him to pay more attention to details.
( )34.What problem might employers be faced with by using AVIs
A.They might lose the chance to introduce their company.
B.They might be misunderstood by prospective employees.
C.They might fail to learn better about prospective employees.
D.They might leave a poor impression on prospective employees.
( )35.What does the text mainly talk about
A.The negative impact of AVIs on recruitment.
B.The practical application of AVIs in recruitment.
C.The principle of using AVIs to screen job candidates.
D.The difference between AVIs and traditional interviews.
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。
How to Make Your Wardrobe (衣柜)
Eco-friendly
Maybe you’ve started to buy recyclable products and carry reusable grocery bags.
　36　 Even when you’re doing all these, there may be something you’re completely ignoring—your wardrobe.You don’t necessarily have to replace your entire wardrobe with items from eco-friendly labels.Instead, you could make a few adjustments here and there to fill your closet with eco-friendly lifestyle.Take a look at the tips below:
　37　 Research shows that 60 to 80 percent of clothes’ environmental impact comes from how often it is washed.You can wear your clothes two to three times before washing them.Then use cold water to save energy.
Be a big picture shopper.Before you buy something, consider: Will I still want to wear this a year from now 　38　
Choose clothes with right materials.When you’re buying new clothes, make sure you go for materials that have a low impact on the environment.　39　 Even when you’re buying other clothes, try to look for recycled ones.
Cut down on waste by exchanging clothes with friends.You could also donate your old clothes to local clothing recycling bins.If you have clothes that you love but have gone out of style, try to create something new out of them.　40　 Otherwise, you could also create DIY clothes out of them.
As you can see, there are plenty of options for you to adopt an eco-friendly wardrobe.A minor improvement could work wonders, so try not to throw away anything.The goal is to reduce waste, not create more.
A.Wash your clothes less often.
B.If not, leave it for someone who will.
C.Go for bamboo, silk, wool and organic cotton.
D.Buy high-quality clothes that will last one year.
E.You will have no trouble finding the right clothes.
F.For instance, you could turn loose jeans into skinny jeans.
G.You could even be growing organic vegetables for green living.
36. 　37. 　38.
39. 　40.
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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
How would you feel if moving to a new town meant 　41　 of your friends: What if the only way of getting news from faraway friends was writing letters that took ages to be 　42　 This was how things worked not very long ago.Thanks to 　43　 in technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed 　44　.
Nowadays, we can move around the world and still stay in 　45　 with the people that we want to remain friends with.Social media tools let us see what our friends are up to and maintain friendships.All you need is a Wi-Fi connection.
The digital age also 　46　 us to find people who share our interests, such as collecting model cars or playing an unusual instrument.　47　 our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who also enjoy doing them, 　48　 they live on the other side of the world.
But when you “friend” people online, does this mean that they really are your friends It depends.
If people always 　49　 true personal information online, then yes, these friendships can be real and 　50　.But we need to keep in mind that what we see on social media is often not the whole truth about a person.
On social media sites, people tend to post only 　51　 updates that make them appear happy and friendly.But smiling photos can 　52　 real problems.Remember the saying: on the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.A young person could be old; a woman could be a man; we could even be sharing our information with 　53　.
But this doesn’t mean that we should throw the baby out with the bathwater.Although technology has changed the way we acquire friends, the meaning of friendship and our 　54　 for friends remain the same.　55　 Aristotle said, no one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all other goods.
( )41.A.losing track B.losing control
C.being aware D.making use
( )42.A.postponed B.delivered
C.found D.designed
( )43.A.pressures B.features
C.expectations D.advances
( )44.A.frequently B.regularly
C.significantly D.honestly
( )45.A.touch B.step
C.conversation D.harmony
( )46.A.discourages B.asks
C.enables D.advises
( )47.A.Whatever B.However
C.Whenever D.Whichever
( )48.A.as if B.even if
C.what if D.since then
( )49.A.discuss B.explore
C.select D.exchange
( )50.A.disappointing B.meaningful
C.challenging D.creative
( )51.A.negative B.powerful
C.different D.positive
( )52.A.stress B.hide
C.escape D.explain
( )53.A.experts B.friends
C.criminals D.volunteers
( )54.A.talent B.preparation
C.performance D.longing
( )55.A.As B.Because
C.With D.Since
非选择题部分
第二节　(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Liu Haisu’s largest calligraphy exhibition is on display at the Liu Haisu Art Museum until 15 January, 2025.The exhibits, 　56　 take up six halls in the museum, contain 200 pieces of calligraphy done by Liu.Liu is considered to be one of the first 　57　 (combine) elements of Western post-impressionism painting with the traditional Chinese splash-ink style.
“Because a computer keyboard appeared, 　58　 (allow) users to enter information by using a variety of fonts (字体) that can be mixed, deconstructed, or reassembled, today some young people no longer think that calligraphy is 　59　 must-learn subject and skill,” said Jin, the exhibition’s director.When people look back in history, calligraphy is 　60　 (actual) a traditional gene rooted in the blood of every Chinese person.A pen and a sheet of paper were once regarded 　61　 the standard equipment of Chinese intellectuals.While people today enjoy the convenience brought by the 　62　 (technology) progress, Chinese calligraphy is still an important part of Chinese people’s life, 　63　 (include) in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009.
Thus, Jin and his team want to highlight a number of questions throughout the exhibition, for example, how to bring the audience to experience the traditions and culture that 　64　 (affect) China for thousands of years “We hope that the calligraphy exhibition would light the interest and passion among the viewers towards the attraction and 　65　 (significant) of Chinese calligraphy,” Jin said.
56. 　　　　 57.
58. 59.
60. 61.
62. 63.
64.
65.
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)
假定你是李华,上周你参加了学校举办的歌唱比赛,获得了一等奖。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历,内容包括:
1.参赛经历;
2.你的感想。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
　　阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Rain pattered outside, and the low rumble of thunder was felt more than heard.Inside the cozy living room, 10-year-old twins, Jake and Ben, huddled on the couch, browsing through their favourite songs on the tablet.
“Hey Jake, I think we should perform this one,” Ben said, pointing to a classic track they both loved.
Jake hesitated, “I love that song, Ben, but it has high notes.You know I struggle with those.”
Ben smirked, “That’s why we’re a team, right I’ve got the high notes, and you’ve got those amazing low tones.Together, we’re unbeatable.”
Jake sighed, feeling a pinch of anxiety.The school’s annual singing contest was only a week away, and they had decided to participate as a duo (搭档).Both brothers were talented, but while Ben was confident and had an impressive range, Jake often battled stage fright and doubted his abilities.
“Okay, let’s give it a shot,” Jake finally agreed, taking a deep breath.
The following days were filled with rehearsals.After school, they would lock themselves in their bedroom and practice.Their parents would occasionally hear their harmonies, smiles playing on their lips, proud of their determined sons.
However, not every rehearsal went smoothly.There were times Jake would miss a note, and Ben’s high notes would sometimes waver.There were disagreements over 2pacing, key changes, and even the kind of emotions they should evoke during specific parts of the song.
Yet, what made their bond unbreakable was their unwavering support for each other.When Jake felt nervous about the impending (逼近的) performance, Ben would reassure him.“You have a gift, Jake.Trust in it.And if you ever falter, remember I’m right there with you.”
On the other hand, when Ben struggled with his high notes, Jake was his pillar of strength.“Just relax, take a deep breath, and let it out.We’ve got this, bro.”
Days passed, and the day of the contest arrived.The school auditorium was buzzing with excitement.Families, teachers, and students filled every seat.As Jake and Ben waited backstage, Jake felt his heart racing.The murmur of the audience was deafening, and the weight of the stage lights made everything seem surreal.
“Hey,” Ben whispered, squeezing Jake’s hand, “remember the time we sang in front of our entire family during the reunion It’s the same, just a slightly larger family.”
Jake chuckled, feeling a bit better.“Yeah, a ‘slightly’ larger one.”
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Before they knew it, their names were announced.
Paragraph 2:
Sensing his brother’s unease, Ben subtly squeezed Jake’s hand and continued singing, letting Jake gather himself.综合核心素养测评卷(二)
测试范围:Unit 1~Unit 5
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
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。
(　C　)1.What is the man going to do first
A.See a doctor.
B.Attend a meeting.
C.Fill out some forms.
(　B　)2.Which place is the woman’s destination
A.Hong Kong.
B.Tokyo.
C.Seoul.
(　C　)3.Why is the woman disappointed about the restaurant
A.The price is unacceptable.
B.The waiter is unfriendly.
C.The service is slow.
(　B　)4.What does the man mean
A.The concert is put off.
B.The man got tickets at last.
C.The woman should go to the concert as well.
(　C　)5.Where does the conversation take place
A.At the man’s house.
B.In a restaurant.
C.In a hotel.
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。
(　A　)6.How does the man feel when he sees the woman
A.Surprised.
B.Disappointed.
C.Annoyed.
(　C　)7.What is the woman going to do next weekend
A.Work a half day.
B.Stay at home.
C.Go to the beach.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　A　)8.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A job interview.
B.A building’s position.
C.A meal.
(　A　)9.What will the woman do at noon tomorrow
A.Meet the man.
B.Go to the man’s office.
C.Have lunch with the marketing director.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　B　)10.Who is the Best Car Design Prize winner
A.Ms Miller.
B.Mr Giddings.
C.Mr Zarba.
(　A　)11.What do we know about the Best Car Design competition
A.It was very competitive.
B.There were few competitors.
C.The winner will receive much money.
(　B　)12.Where is the Hyatt Hotel
A.Far from Granville Avenue.
B.Across from a department store.
C.Opposite a bank.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　B　)13.What does the woman think of Cape Town
A.Modern. B.Safe. C.Crowded.
(　C　)14.What did the man put on the shelf
A.His passport.
B.His traveller’s check.
C.His car keys.
(　B　)15.What does the woman most probably do
A.A travel agent.
B.A hotel clerk.
C.A customs officer.
(　C　)16.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Drive around the poor areas.
B.Take a boat to Robben Island.
C.Buy some pills from a drugstore.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　C　)17.What made the speaker’s father proud
A.He found a well-paid job.
B.He made great amounts of money.
C.He was the first in his family to go to university.
(　A　)18.How many shoe shops did the speaker have by 1990
A.120. B.250. C.268.
(　A　)19.What did the speaker do in 2002
A.He paid a visit to Africa.
B.He spent a lot on race cars.
C.He lent large sums of money to farmers.
(　B　)20.What was built in a small town in Malawi this spring
A.A school.
B.A hospital.
C.A shoe shop.
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: Jim, can you help me fill in these forms My assistant has been ill and went to see the doctor just now.
M: Just tell me what needs to be done.I’m free till the four o’clock meeting begins.
Text 2
W: Is there any way I can get on the next flight to Tokyo My flight from Hong Kong didn’t arrive on time, so I missed my connection.
M: If you’re willing to fly by way of Seoul, there’s a flight leaving in 25 minutes.
Text 3
W: What a disappointment! I was told that this restaurant was good, but the service is quite unacceptable.
M: Yeah.It has been rather slow.It seems each waiter is responsible for too many tables.
Text 4
M: I’m going to a concert on Saturday night.My favourite group.
W: Are they famous
M: Are you kidding I can’t believe I got tickets.
Text 5
M: My room hasn’t been cleaned today, and the TV doesn’t work.
W: Oh, dear.I’m very sorry to hear that.What’s your room number
M: 247.And the service at breakfast this morning was terrible.
Text 6
M: Hi, Iris.What are you still doing here I thought you were working a half day, so you could prepare for your trip to the beach.
W: That was my plan, but the weather report is calling for rain this weekend.It’s supposed to be nicer next weekend.
M: So will you go next weekend instead
W: Yeah, I think I’ll stay at home this weekend and work a half day next Friday.I’d rather go when the weather is better.
Text 7
M: So, Selina, have you heard back yet about the marketing job you applied for
W: Yes.I got a phone call this morning.I’m going to have an interview with the marketing director tomorrow morning.
M: Good for you! Where’s the interview going to be held
W: At the company head office at Milan Street.It’s very close to your office.Why don’t we have lunch together tomorrow I’ll tell you all about it.
M: That’s OK.Let’s meet at 11:30.
Text 8
W: Brian, have you heard that Mr Giddings will be awarded the prize for Best Car Design at the Hyatt Hotel next week
M: Yes, but I thought either Mr Zarba or Ms Miller would win.I feel they are more talented than Mr Giddings.
W: They are excellent designers, too.The competition must have been fierce.Will the winner receive a lot of money
M: Maybe, I don’t know.By the way, do you know where the Hyatt Hotel is
W: It’s right across from the Bellagio Department Store on Granville Avenue, on the left side of a bank.The hotel just opened a week ago.I’ve heard they provide excellent food and service.Are you going to attend the ceremony
M: Right.
W: Then why don’t we go together
M: Good idea.
Text 9
M: Got my passport
W: Yes, Mr O’Donnell.Here you are, sir.
M: I’m thinking of going shopping in the city centre in the afternoon.Is it safe
W: Yes, sir.You’ll find that the centre of Cape Town is no different from other major cities like London and New York.
M: I saw the markets around here were crowded and lively.I’d better watch out for pickpockets.
W: Yes.You shouldn’t take large amounts of cash.I recommend that you use cheques or credit cards.
M: I’ve got some traveller’s cheques with me.Now where did I put those car keys
W: I just saw you put them over there on the shelf.If you are driving, you must keep your car doors locked at all times.One last thing, avoid walking around the poorer areas of the city.
M: How about going to see Robben Island
W: There are several ferries but it’s best to book with an organised tour of the island.I can reserve one for you here at our hotel.Oh, and another thing.It’s a good idea to take a pill if you get seasick easily.You can get some from the drugstore over there.
Text 10
I’ve always been interested in making money.My father was very proud that I’d been to university—the first in my family to do so, and he hoped I’d become a banker or a lawyer.But instead I saw a chance to make money from sports shoes and started my business in the early 1980s.The business kept growing; by 1990 I had one hundred and twenty shops, and just before I sold the business in 1998, this figure had grown to two hundred and fifty.I made ￡268 million from the sale and, obviously, I’d made all the money I could ever need.I decided to take time out and enjoy myself.I spent loads of money on race cars and beautiful houses but after a while, I was bored and wanted to work again.I visited Africa for the first time in 2002 and saw I could offer business advice to farmers who were in difficulty.About five years ago, I started lending small amounts of money to people all over the world who had nothing, and who wanted to start their own business.Recently, I’ve been taking part in some projects.We’ve been able to build new schools and set up training programmes that teach children about business.The first of these projects to be completed was a hospital in a small town in Malawi this spring.
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
Charles Darwin
In 1831, the English scientist, Charles Darwin(1809—1882), sailed off on a long voyage around the world.He saw the ways animals adapted to where they lived.Darwin thought that animals that do not adapt soon die out.He called this idea “natural selection”.Darwin’s scientific discovery is the unifying theory of the life sciences, explaining the diversity of life.Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history.
Jane Goodall
The English zoologist, Jane Goodall (1934—), has observed chimpanzees (黑猩猩) in Tanzania, Africa, for more than 40 years.She discovered that chimpanzees can make and use simple tools.Before that, scientists thought that only humans could do this.Her observations have changed how scientists understand both chimpanzees and humans.Considered to be the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall is best known for her over 55-year study of wild chimpanzees.
Karl von Frisch
The Austrian zoologist, Karl von Frisch (1886—1982), discovered the secret language of honey bees.He saw that some bees did a strange dance when they returned to the hive (蜂房).He realised that the dance was a way to show other bees where to fly to find food.His theory was proved to be true many years later after his book The Dancing Bees was published.
Luis and Walter Alvarez
The American father and son team, Luis (1911—1988) and Walter Alvarez (1940—), made an important discovery that could explain why dinosaurs became extinct.They found that something hit Earth and destroyed the dinosaurs’ habitats.In 1980 Alvarez and his son “uncovered a disaster that literally shook the Earth and is one of the great discoveries about Earth’s history”.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
(　D　)21.Charles Darwin discovered the idea of “natural selection” 　　　.
A.at the zoo
B.in the library
C.when he was old
D.during a long trip
(　B　)22.Karl von Frisch found that bees’ dance was a way to 　　　.
A.have a rest
B.show the way
C.tell good news
D.express their feelings
(　C　)23.What led to dinosaurs dying out according to Luis and Walter Alvarez
A.Climate change.
B.Human activities.
C.Their homes’ being ruined.
D.Their lacking enough food.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了五位以研究动物而著称的科学家。
21.D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Charles Darwin部分中的“sailed off on a long voyage around the world”可知,Charles Darwin是在一次航海旅行中发现了“自然选择”这一科学理论。
22.B　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Karl von Frisch部分中的“the dance was a way to show other bees where to fly to find food”可知,Karl von Frisch发现蜜蜂的舞蹈实际上是一种引路的方式。
23.C　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Luis and Walter Alvarez部分中的“They found that something hit Earth and destroyed the dinosaurs’ habitats.”可知,Luis和Walter Alvarez父子发现,某种不明物体撞击了地球,破坏了恐龙的栖息地,导致了恐龙的灭绝。
B
When image-generating models such as Midjourney started the generative AI boom in early 2022, artists started noticing similarities between AI-generated images and those they’d created themselves.Many found that their work had been gathered and put into a massive database and used to train AI models, which then produced copies in their creative styles.Many also lost jobs when potential employers used AI tools to generate images instead of hiring artists.
Now, Artists are fighting back.A team, led by Shawn Shan, a PhD student in computer science at the University of Chicago, decided to build a tool to help.After learning about the impact on artists, they gathered input from more than a thousand artists to learn what they needed and how they would use any protective technology.
Last October, they introduced a useful tool called Nightshade, which adds an invisible layer of “poison” to images to prevent image-generating AI models if they attempt to include those images into their database.If enough poison is drawn into a machine-learning model’s training data, it could permanently break models and make their outputs unpredictable.
The response to Nightshade was overwhelming and acclamatory.The team received praise and encouraging remarks from plenty of artists on social media.Nightshade has been downloaded nearly 3.5 million times.And Nightshade received a distinguished paper award and the Internet Defense Prize at the Usenix Security Symposium, a top computer security conference.These tools have allowed artists to be creative online again, says Karla Ortiz, an artist producing animation.“Through work on Nightshade, some AI companies attempt to cooperate with artists and help them benefit from AI.Some firms are looking into how they could use the tools to protect their intellectual property (知识产权),” she adds.
Next, the team wants to build tools to help regulators inspect AI models and implement laws.They also plan to further develop Nightshade in ways that could make it easier to apply to other industries, such as gaming, music, or journalism.
(　B　)24.How does generative AI impact artists
A.It promotes creativity of artists.
B.It causes the job losses of artists.
C.It benefits artists with database.
D.It damages cooperation of artists.
(　A　)25.What does the underlined word “acclamatory” mean in Paragraph 4
A.Favourable.
B.Weak.
C.Mixed.
D.Pessimistic.
(　C　)26.What can we infer about the tool from the last two paragraphs
A.It will be applied to inspect artists.
B.It needs to be more creative.
C.It will find its way into other fields.
D.It struggles to get recognition.
(　B　)27.What is the best title for the text
A.Artists vs AI: Nightshade to the Mend
B.Artists vs AI: Nightshade to the Rescue
C.Artists & AI: A Win-Win Collaboration
D.Artists & AI: A Mutual Boost Forward
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了生成式人工智能给艺术家带来负面影响,艺术家们奋起反击,研发出一款名为“夜影”(Nightshade)的工具来维护自身权益。
24.B　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Many also lost jobs when potential employers used AI tools to generate images instead of hiring artists.”可知,生成式人工智能导致艺术家失业。
25.A　【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“overwhelming”及画线词后面的“The team received praise and encouraging remarks from plenty of artists on social media.”可知,此处指对“夜影”的反应是势不可挡的以及赞美的。acclamatory意为“赞美的;拥护的”,与favourable意思相近。
26.C　【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They also plan to further develop Nightshade in ways that could make it easier to apply to other industries…”可知,这个工具将进入其他领域。
27.B　【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了生成式人工智能给艺术家带来负面影响,艺术家们奋起反击,研发出“夜影”维护自身权益,因此B项“艺术家与人工智能:夜影拯救”适合作为本文标题。
C
A huge 42 percent of marriages in the UK end in divorce, the highest rate in Europe.What is happening in the UK to cause such a phenomenon The UK of today is one of the most multicultural countries on the Earth.There are exotic sights and sounds on the street corners of every British city.
Is such diversity a good thing Well, it makes the UK a very exciting place to live in.There are new ideas everywhere.There is great freedom.Yet such freedom seems to come at a cost.Some British people regard ethnic minorities (少数民族) as coming to the UK to steal jobs.When the economy does badly, this feeling increases as unemployment rates rise.So, it could be argued that the breakdown of marriages in the UK is in some part because of the pressures put upon families by wider problems in British society.Many people become stressed when those problems arise, and that can then make their family life unhappy as well.
Another possible reason for the high divorce rate might be that marriage no longer has the same value or meaning for British people as it once did.Church attendance in the UK has been falling for the last 50 years, suggesting fewer people consider marriage a holy thing.Since 1991, there has been a drop of 50 percent in people getting married in church rather than a register office.
Then there is the financial side.In the past, married couples paid lower government taxes than single people.That tax incentive (激励) policy, which used to reduce a couple’s tax by up to 500 in a year, has now disappeared, making the cost to keep a marriage higher.
However, the 42 percent UK divorce rate isn’t the highest rate in the past forty years! Meanwhile, some measures are being taken to strengthen marriage in the UK by the government.
(　B　)28.What does the underlined word “exotic” mean in Paragraph 1
A.Amazing. B.Foreign.
C.Local. D.Familiar.
(　A　)29.According to the text, all the following contribute to the high divorce rate EXCEPT 　　　.
A.desire for freedom
B.social problems
C.change of values
D.financial pressures
(　C　)30.What can be inferred from the text
A.Cultural diversity has brought people freedom to criticise others.
B.The rising of the divorce rate indicates the society is falling apart.
C.The tax incentive policy once contributed to steady families to some degree.
D.More British people would get married in the church rather than in a register office.
(　D　)31.What’s the writer’s attitude towards the present situation of the divorce rate in the UK
A.Pessimistic. B.Unconcerned.
C.Doubtful. D.Optimistic.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国离婚率高的原因。
28.B　【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“The UK of today is one of the most multicultural countries on the Earth.”及画线词所在句子可知,在英国这个多元文化国家的城市街角,有很多异国情调的景象和声音。exotic意为“异国的”,与foreign意思相近。
29.A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“because of the pressures put upon families by wider problems in British society”可知,英国社会方面的问题是高离婚率的原因之一;根据第三段中的“Another possible reason…marriage no longer has the same value or meaning for British people as it once did.”可知,价值观的改变也是高离婚率的原因之一;根据第四段中的“Then there is the financial side.”可知,经济压力也会导致高离婚率。
30.C　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“That tax incentive (激励) policy…has now disappeared, making the cost to keep a marriage higher.”可知,税收优惠政策曾在一定程度上促进了家庭的稳定。
31.D　【解析】 观点态度题。根据最后一段的内容可知,42%的离婚率并不是最高的,且政府正在采取措施巩固婚姻。由此推知,作者对现有的离婚率状况持乐观的态度。
D
Job interviews are rarely fun, especially for today’s young people.They usually need to smile anxiously into their laptop webcams, and answer questions as a time ticks down with no human to interact with at all.
Large employers are using these asynchronous (非同步的) videos (AVIs) to cut down job applicants to a smaller pool they can meet in person.Some platforms record applicants answering predetermined questions, usually with a time limit for each answer.In some cases, the recordings will be watched by employers’ hiring managers.In others, the platform’s algorithms will assess the candidate based on what they said or even their facial expressions.The platforms say the process is fairer and less biased than human recruiters (招聘者), leading to better and more diverse candidates making the cut.
However, in addition to caring about whether the technology works as intended, employers need to pay more attention to how the process affects prospective employees.Some researchers have warned that young job seekers feel confused, dehumanised and exhausted by automated recruitment systems.
Jimeet Romen Shah has done seven or so AVIs in the past two years.He tries to “make eye contact” with the camera but finds it hard not to watch his own face on the screen.“It doesn’t feel natural at all.When I’m in a face-to-face interview, I can smile when I’m talking, but when I’m in a video and trying to smile it doesn’t look right.” He worries that if he glances down or up it will look like he is reading notes.“It does feel robotic,” he says.
Employers stand to lose too.AVIs select out people who can talk into a void (真空), not people who can interact well with others, though the latter is more important in most jobs.What’s more, an interview is a company’s first real interaction with prospective employees.It should be a chance for both sides to learn about each other.
It’s easy to get excited about new technology, but employers should listen to the voices of the supposed “digital natives” now subject to it.“If I’m ever on the other side of the table,” Shah told me, “I’m always going to do a telephone call at the least.”
(　B　)32.What do employers use AVIs to do
A.To communicate better with job applicants.
B.To choose job applicants for face-to-face interviews.
C.To examine job applicants’ facial expressions in detail.
D.To motivate job applicants to compete against each other.
(　B　)33.What does Jimeet Romen Shah want to say about AVIs
A.They help him relax throughout the interviews.
B.They make him feel uneasy during the process.
C.They make it hard for him to focus on the camera.
D.They encourage him to pay more attention to details.
(　C　)34.What problem might employers be faced with by using AVIs
A.They might lose the chance to introduce their company.
B.They might be misunderstood by prospective employees.
C.They might fail to learn better about prospective employees.
D.They might leave a poor impression on prospective employees.
(　A　)35.What does the text mainly talk about
A.The negative impact of AVIs on recruitment.
B.The practical application of AVIs in recruitment.
C.The principle of using AVIs to screen job candidates.
D.The difference between AVIs and traditional interviews.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能使得面试过程变得更糟心,求职者面对镜头时会表现得不自然,而且得不到有效反馈,雇主应该更多地考虑求职者的感受,面试是双方相互了解的过程。
32.B　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Large employers are using these asynchronous (非同步的) videos (AVIs) to cut down job applicants to a smaller pool they can meet in person.”可知,雇主们用AVIs来选择求职者进行面对面的面试。
33.B　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,Jimeet Romen Shah在描述使用AVIs的不自然和担心的感受,AVIs让他在这个过程中感到不安。
34.C　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知,雇主使用AVIs 也可能遭受损失,因为他们可能无法通过AVIs 更好地了解潜在的员工。
35.A　【解析】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,现下人们通过网络进行面试,面试者往往在这个过程中感到焦虑不安,并且没有进行有效的面试互动,对雇主来说也是容易遭受损失的一种面试方式。由此可知,文章主要内容与AVIs对招聘的负面影响有关。
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。
How to Make Your Wardrobe (衣柜)
Eco-friendly
Maybe you’ve started to buy recyclable products and carry reusable grocery bags.
　36　 Even when you’re doing all these, there may be something you’re completely ignoring—your wardrobe.You don’t necessarily have to replace your entire wardrobe with items from eco-friendly labels.Instead, you could make a few adjustments here and there to fill your closet with eco-friendly lifestyle.Take a look at the tips below:
　37　 Research shows that 60 to 80 percent of clothes’ environmental impact comes from how often it is washed.You can wear your clothes two to three times before washing them.Then use cold water to save energy.
Be a big picture shopper.Before you buy something, consider: Will I still want to wear this a year from now 　38　
Choose clothes with right materials.When you’re buying new clothes, make sure you go for materials that have a low impact on the environment.　39　 Even when you’re buying other clothes, try to look for recycled ones.
Cut down on waste by exchanging clothes with friends.You could also donate your old clothes to local clothing recycling bins.If you have clothes that you love but have gone out of style, try to create something new out of them.　40　 Otherwise, you could also create DIY clothes out of them.
As you can see, there are plenty of options for you to adopt an eco-friendly wardrobe.A minor improvement could work wonders, so try not to throw away anything.The goal is to reduce waste, not create more.
A.Wash your clothes less often.
B.If not, leave it for someone who will.
C.Go for bamboo, silk, wool and organic cotton.
D.Buy high-quality clothes that will last one year.
E.You will have no trouble finding the right clothes.
F.For instance, you could turn loose jeans into skinny jeans.
G.You could even be growing organic vegetables for green living.
36.　G　　37.　A　　38.　B　
39.　C　　40.　F　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于拥有生态环保的衣柜的若干建议,并倡导读者过绿色环保的生活。
36.G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Maybe you’ve started to buy recyclable products and carry reusable grocery bags.”可知,空格处会提到“你”已经有环保意识并做出具体行动了。选项G“你甚至可以种植有机蔬菜,过绿色生活”与上文构成递进关系,符合语境。
37.A　【解析】 考查段落大意。根据下文可知,本段主要讲述了洗衣服的频率,选项A“少洗衣服”能概括本段段落大意。
38.B　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Will I still want to wear this a year from now ”可知,空格处会对这个问题进行回答,选项B“如果不洗,就留给会洗的人”符合语境。
39.C　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“make sure you go for materials that have a low impact on the environment”可知,空格处会提到对环境影响小的材料的种类,选项C“选择竹子、丝绸、羊毛和有机棉”符合语境。
40.F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到如果有过时的衣服,可以用它们创造一些新的东西,空格后提到也可以用它们制作 DIY 衣服,空格处会提到具体例子,选项F“比如,你可以把宽松的牛仔裤变成紧身牛仔裤”符合语境。
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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
How would you feel if moving to a new town meant 　41　 of your friends: What if the only way of getting news from faraway friends was writing letters that took ages to be 　42　 This was how things worked not very long ago.Thanks to 　43　 in technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed 　44　.
Nowadays, we can move around the world and still stay in 　45　 with the people that we want to remain friends with.Social media tools let us see what our friends are up to and maintain friendships.All you need is a Wi-Fi connection.
The digital age also 　46　 us to find people who share our interests, such as collecting model cars or playing an unusual instrument.　47　 our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who also enjoy doing them, 　48　 they live on the other side of the world.
But when you “friend” people online, does this mean that they really are your friends It depends.
If people always 　49　 true personal information online, then yes, these friendships can be real and 　50　.But we need to keep in mind that what we see on social media is often not the whole truth about a person.
On social media sites, people tend to post only 　51　 updates that make them appear happy and friendly.But smiling photos can 　52　 real problems.Remember the saying: on the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.A young person could be old; a woman could be a man; we could even be sharing our information with 　53　.
But this doesn’t mean that we should throw the baby out with the bathwater.Although technology has changed the way we acquire friends, the meaning of friendship and our 　54　 for friends remain the same.　55　 Aristotle said, no one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all other goods.
(　A　)41.A.losing track B.losing control
C.being aware D.making use
(　B　)42.A.postponed B.delivered
C.found D.designed
(　D　)43.A.pressures B.features
C.expectations D.advances
(　C　)44.A.frequently B.regularly
C.significantly D.honestly
(　A　)45.A.touch B.step
C.conversation D.harmony
(　C　)46.A.discourages B.asks
C.enables D.advises
(　A　)47.A.Whatever B.However
C.Whenever D.Whichever
(　B　)48.A.as if B.even if
C.what if D.since then
(　D　)49.A.discuss B.explore
C.select D.exchange
(　B　)50.A.disappointing B.meaningful
C.challenging D.creative
(　D　)51.A.negative B.powerful
C.different D.positive
(　B　)52.A.stress B.hide
C.escape D.explain
(　C　)53.A.experts B.friends
C.criminals D.volunteers
(　D　)54.A.talent B.preparation
C.performance D.longing
(　A　)55.A.As B.Because
C.With D.Since
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了随着科技的进步,人们交朋友和与朋友交流的方式发生了很大的改变,社交媒体工具有助于朋友之间保持友谊,并强调了在网上“交朋友”时要谨慎。
41.A　【解析】 考查动词短语。根据空格前的“moving to a new town”可知,此处指和朋友失去联系。
42.B　【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“writing letters”并结合常识可知,信件一般由邮递员派送,此处指要花很长时间才能把信送到朋友那里。
43.D　【解析】 考查名词。根据下文语境及常识可知,由于科技的进步,与朋友保持联系变得更加便利。
44.C　【解析】 考查副词。根据下文中的“Social media tools let us see what our friends are…”并结合常识可知,由于科技的进步,目前人与人之间的交流方式得到了极大改善。
45.A　【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“with the people that we want to remain friends with”可知,此处指与那些我们想要保持朋友关系的人保持联系。stay in touch with意为“保持联系”。
46.C　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“to find people who share our interests”可知,此处指数字时代提供了很多便利,带来了很多机会,使得我们能够做的事情有很多。
47.A　【解析】 考查连词。句意:不管我们的爱好是什么,互联网可以把我们和那些喜欢做这些事的人联系起来,即使他们住在世界的另一端。此处为whatever引导的让步状语从句,表示“无论什么;不管什么”。
48.B　【解析】 考查固定短语。根据逻辑可知,此处表示让步关系,even if意为“即使”。
49.D　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“true personal information online”及常识可知,此处指在网络上交换个人信息。
50.B　【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“true personal information online”及“these friendships can be real”可知,如果人们交换的是真正的个人信息,那么他们的友谊就可能是真实且有意义的。
51.D　【解析】 考查形容词。根据下文中的“make them appear happy and friendly”可知,人们倾向于只发布让他们看起来具有正能量的积极层面的信息。
52.B　【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“But”并结合下文语境可知,那些看似微笑的照片可以掩盖真实的问题。
53.C　【解析】 考查名词。根据上文语境可知,上文列举了一些网上常见的存在欺骗的事实,且从年龄到性别依次程度加深,此处指与罪犯分享信息,与上文构成递进关系。
54.D　【解析】 考查名词。根据空格前的“acquire friends, the meaning of friendship”及空格后的“remain the same”可知,尽管科技改变了我们获得朋友的方式,但友谊的意义和我们对朋友的渴望没有改变。
55.A　【解析】 考查连词。句意:正如亚里士多德所说,没有人会选择没有朋友的生活,即使他拥有所有其他的东西。此处为as引导的方式状语从句,表示“正如”。
非选择题部分
第二节　(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Liu Haisu’s largest calligraphy exhibition is on display at the Liu Haisu Art Museum until 15 January, 2025.The exhibits, 　56　 take up six halls in the museum, contain 200 pieces of calligraphy done by Liu.Liu is considered to be one of the first 　57　 (combine) elements of Western post-impressionism painting with the traditional Chinese splash-ink style.
“Because a computer keyboard appeared, 　58　 (allow) users to enter information by using a variety of fonts (字体) that can be mixed, deconstructed, or reassembled, today some young people no longer think that calligraphy is 　59　 must-learn subject and skill,” said Jin, the exhibition’s director.When people look back in history, calligraphy is 　60　 (actual) a traditional gene rooted in the blood of every Chinese person.A pen and a sheet of paper were once regarded 　61　 the standard equipment of Chinese intellectuals.While people today enjoy the convenience brought by the 　62　 (technology) progress, Chinese calligraphy is still an important part of Chinese people’s life, 　63　 (include) in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009.
Thus, Jin and his team want to highlight a number of questions throughout the exhibition, for example, how to bring the audience to experience the traditions and culture that 　64　 (affect) China for thousands of years “We hope that the calligraphy exhibition would light the interest and passion among the viewers towards the attraction and 　65　 (significant) of Chinese calligraphy,” Jin said.
56.　which　　　　　 57.　to combine　
58.　allowing 59.　a　
60.　actually 61.　as　
62.　technological 63.　included　
64.　have affected/have been affecting　
65.　significance　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了刘海粟书法展的相关情况。
56.which　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导非限制性定语从句,并在从句中充当主语,先行词为The exhibits,指物,应用关系代词which。
57.to combine　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为is considered,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;“the+序数词+(n.)+to do sth”为固定结构,意为“第一个做某事(的人)”,空格处应使用动词不定式作后置定语。
58.allowing　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为appeared,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;allow和主语a computer keyboard构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词-ing形式作状语。
59.a　【解析】 考查冠词。subject意为“科目”,表泛指,空格处应使用不定冠词;又因must-learn发音以辅音音素开头,空格处应使用a。
60.actually　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰整个句子,应使用actual的副词形式actually作状语。
61.as　【解析】 考查介词。be regarded as意为“被视为”,为固定搭配。
62.technological　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰名词progress,应使用technology的形容词形式technological作定语。
63.included　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为is,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;include和主语Chinese calligraphy构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作后置定语。
64.have affected/have been affecting　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据下文中的“for thousands of years”可知,描述从过去持续到现在且可能会继续下去的动作,可用现在完成时或现在完成进行时;又因主语the traditions and culture表达复数概念,助动词应用have,故填have affected/have been affecting。
65.significance　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处与attraction并列,应使用significant的名词形式significance作介词towards的宾语。
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)
假定你是李华,上周你参加了学校举办的歌唱比赛,获得了一等奖。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历,内容包括:
1.参赛经历;
2.你的感想。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you the thrilling experience of participating in the school singing contest last week.Standing on stage amidst a sea of cheering classmates, I could feel my heart racing with both nervousness and excitement.Singing my heart out to the tune, I found myself immersed in the music, forgetting the crowd.To my utter joy, I was awarded the first prize for my performance! This achievement not only boosts my confidence but also reminds me of the joy of pursuing passions.It feels amazing to have my efforts recognised.
Looking forward to hearing about your adventures too.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
　　阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Rain pattered outside, and the low rumble of thunder was felt more than heard.Inside the cozy living room, 10-year-old twins, Jake and Ben, huddled on the couch, browsing through their favourite songs on the tablet.
“Hey Jake, I think we should perform this one,” Ben said, pointing to a classic track they both loved.
Jake hesitated, “I love that song, Ben, but it has high notes.You know I struggle with those.”
Ben smirked, “That’s why we’re a team, right I’ve got the high notes, and you’ve got those amazing low tones.Together, we’re unbeatable.”
Jake sighed, feeling a pinch of anxiety.The school’s annual singing contest was only a week away, and they had decided to participate as a duo (搭档).Both brothers were talented, but while Ben was confident and had an impressive range, Jake often battled stage fright and doubted his abilities.
“Okay, let’s give it a shot,” Jake finally agreed, taking a deep breath.
The following days were filled with rehearsals.After school, they would lock themselves in their bedroom and practice.Their parents would occasionally hear their harmonies, smiles playing on their lips, proud of their determined sons.
However, not every rehearsal went smoothly.There were times Jake would miss a note, and Ben’s high notes would sometimes waver.There were disagreements over 2pacing, key changes, and even the kind of emotions they should evoke during specific parts of the song.
Yet, what made their bond unbreakable was their unwavering support for each other.When Jake felt nervous about the impending (逼近的) performance, Ben would reassure him.“You have a gift, Jake.Trust in it.And if you ever falter, remember I’m right there with you.”
On the other hand, when Ben struggled with his high notes, Jake was his pillar of strength.“Just relax, take a deep breath, and let it out.We’ve got this, bro.”
Days passed, and the day of the contest arrived.The school auditorium was buzzing with excitement.Families, teachers, and students filled every seat.As Jake and Ben waited backstage, Jake felt his heart racing.The murmur of the audience was deafening, and the weight of the stage lights made everything seem surreal.
“Hey,” Ben whispered, squeezing Jake’s hand, “remember the time we sang in front of our entire family during the reunion It’s the same, just a slightly larger family.”
Jake chuckled, feeling a bit better.“Yeah, a ‘slightly’ larger one.”
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Before they knew it, their names were announced.The stage lights shone brightly as they stepped onto the stage, feeling nervous but excited.The familiar melody filled the auditorium, and Jake suddenly felt a surge of excitement mixed with fear racing through his veins.Jake’s heart pounded in his chest, his voice shaky at first.He turned to Ben and tried to avoid the eyes from the audience.Ben kept calm and didn’t respond, but he knew how his brother felt.
Paragraph 2:
Sensing his brother’s unease, Ben subtly squeezed Jake’s hand and continued singing, letting Jake gather himself.Feeling Ben’s peace and strength, Jake turned back and started to focus on the performance with confidence.Together, they navigated through the song, their voices mixing in perfect harmony.As they reached the climax of the performance, Jake closed his eyes, letting the music lead him.When the final note echoed through the auditorium, the audience erupted into thunderous applause.Jake and Ben shared a triumphant smile, knowing that they had overcome their fears together.

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