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Section Ⅲ
Lesson 2
CONFLICT AND COMPROMISE
UNIT 11
内容索引
Part 1　听力变式训练
Part 2　语言知识梳理
训练3
听力变式训练
Ⅰ.选择填空(高考形式)
Listen to the radio programme on P34 and choose the best answer.
1.What is the main topic of the interview with Dr.Maguire
A.The best way to avoid conflict in daily life.
B.The best way to handle conflict in daily life.
C.The process of getting a degree in conflict resolution.
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2.What does Dr.Maguire believe is the worst way of reacting to conflict
A.To ignore the situation.
B.To ask for help from an outsider.
C.To respond to anger with more anger.
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3.What is Dr.Maguire’s recommended approach to conflict resolution
A.Holding your feelings inside.
B.Complaining constantly to an outsider.
C.Trying to negotiate with the other person.
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Ⅱ.听力填空(精听训练)
Listen to the talking on P35 and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
(I＝Interviewer　D＝Dr.Maguire)
I：Welcome back.Thank you for staying with us.Just now，Dr.Maguire suggested several things we should not do when dealing with conflict.So what should we do then，Dr.Maguire
D：To 1.__________，first，you should not act as if you’re 100% right and they are 100% wrong.Next，you should try to 2.____________________________.
If the other person replies angrily，you shouldn’t respond 3._________________.
The best thing is to repeat what you said 4.____________________，and then try to find out what the other person wants，and why.
negotiate
explain clearly what you want
in the same way
in a different way
I：Mm，right.When I find out what the other person wants，what should I do
D：Then，you 5.____________________.It’s very important to make sure that 6._________________.And if you agree to do something，then make sure it comes about.
I：OK.Is there anything else we ought to do
D：Well，you should 7._______________________，but you should 8._____________.Also，be careful of 9.____________________.Try to relax，and it’s always better never to 10._______________ the other person.
I：Thank you，Dr.Maguire，for your very useful advice.
put forward solutions
everybody agrees
speak clearly and firmly
never shout
your body language
返 回
stand too close to
语言知识梳理
1
violently
do violence to损害；损毁；歪曲
with violence强烈地，强有力地；用暴力
adv.激烈地，剧烈地；凶猛地，暴力地(violent adj.猛烈的；暴力的；粗暴的 violence n.暴力行为，暴力)
(1)We were all surprised that he acted so ___________.Maybe he was exposed to much __________ or too many ________ scenes in the films.
(violent)
(2)You can’t solve the problem _______ violence；it only makes things worse.
violently
violence
violent
with
(3)我们绝对不可以破坏公共设施。
On no account ___________________________________.
写作佳句
can we do violence to public facilities
vi.& vt.(withdrew，withdrawn)(使)退出(活动、组织等)(withdrawal n.撤回；撤走)
2
withdraw
withdraw...from...从……提取/撤回……
withdraw to撤向，退回
withdraw from从……撤出/退出
(1)After careful consideration，the swimming player announced her ___________(withdraw) from the upcoming competition to focus on recovery and training.
withdrawal
(2)He had just withdrawn $500 _______ a bank account yesterday when he was robbed.
(3)Henry was happy to withdraw _______ social life，seeking a harmonious relationship with nature in the quietness of his life.
from
from
提议，提出；推荐；将……提前；向前拨，
拨快(时钟指针)
3
put forward
put away把……收起，放回原处；攒钱
put off推迟，延迟
put up举起；张贴；搭建；留宿
put up with忍受，忍耐
put aside储存，保留；搁置；忽视
put down 写下，记下；放下
put on穿上；增加(体重)；上演(戏剧等)
put through完成；使经受；接通(电话)
The monthly class meeting (1)____________ until this time yesterday because of the monthly examination.At the meeting，our head teacher (2)______________ some suggestions，such as (3)______________ more time to work harder and developing better study habits.We should learn to (4)_____________ being lonely and (5)_____________ challenging tasks in the progress of study.He also told us that to relieve our study pressure，a performance of Hamlet would (6)___________ in the school stadium.In the meanwhile，the school would (7)_______ a poster to inform us.
选词填空
返 回
was put off
put forward
putting aside
put up with
put through
be put on
put up
训练3
1.The two brothers made a compromise to share their father’s __________(房产) equally.
2.Her annoyed expression made it clear that she wouldn’t tolerate his ____________(有偏见的) remarks any longer.
3.After both sides have calmed down，they can use another key strategy for conflict __________(解决).
4.He _______(坚定地) believes that a country’s education and economic development are key factors to progress.
Ⅰ.单词拼写
property
prejudiced
resolution
firmly
5.They would sit there in the empty nursery，_________(回想) fondly every smallest detail of that dreadful evening.
6.You should _______ worrying about things that are beyond the power of our will.
7.All our projects aim to reduce inconvenience and promote development in poor and _______ communities.
8.The company has decided to __________ from some of its sports sponsorship for lack of money.
9.A nearby volcano erupted _________，sending out a hail of molten rock and boiling mud.
recalling
cease
remote
withdraw
violently
10.It’s not a _________ feeling to discover you’ve been taken for a ride by someone you trusted.
pleasant
1.Jack was working in the lab _______ the power cut occurred.
2.The movie I saw last night really had me _____ the edge of my seat.
3.We _______ have studied last night，but we went to the concert instead.
4.Of course the radio isn’t working—you haven’t plugged it _____!
5.It’s a crying shame that police have to put _____ with these mindless attacks.
6.Putting _____ an opera is a tremendous enterprise involving literally hundreds of people.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
when
on
should
in
up
on
7.Here I’d like to put _________ three suggestions to solve the problem of traffic congestion.
8.If I meet with school violence，I will not answer violence _______ violence，for it will lead to more fighting.
9.Imagine that you’re standing near a track as an out-of-control train hurtles toward five ______________(suspect) people.
10.It is reported that the man who was considered to have committed the robbery has been _______ arrest.
forward
with
unsuspecting
under
A
Society tells us we should socialise to the fullest，and that those who are surrounded by people are the most successful and the happiest.These days，we’re almost always connected，whether in person or through our phone screens and online social networks.But there’s something to be said for solitude(独处).“Being alone” doesn’t necessarily mean “being lonely”.In fact，spending time by yourself is an essential element of self-care.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了不同文化对独处的不同看法。
Around the globe，different cultures have wide-ranging perspectives on what it means to spend time alone.If you live or have spent time in the United States，you’re probably aware that Americans tend to reject solitude.For many younger people，weekends are packed with social activities，ranging from brunch with friends to dinner parties to game nights to drinking at bars and everything in between.
The United States isn’t the only place where you’ll find a heavy emphasis on social time.Across the Atlantic，the United Kingdom is known for being an extremely extroverted(外向型的) country.A survey of Brits found that more than half had never done and would be unwilling to do activities like going to theme parks or seeing live music alone.Most Brits spend almost twice as much of their leisure time socialising with others as they do being alone.
The home can be a place of rest，relaxation and recharge—that is，if you live by yourself or have the space to be alone in your home.The country in which people are least likely to live alone is India，at about 4 percent of the population.China is also quite fond of multiple-person households，with only about 10 percent of people living by themselves.In more collectivist cultures like these，many aspects of life are related to community.Thus，spending time alone isn’t as ingrained(根深蒂固的)as a social convention in places like these，and the good of the group takes priority over the needs of one person.
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph
A.People can benefit more from solitude.
B.People tend to socialise more nowadays.
C.Being alone generally equals being lonely.
D.Being alone enables people to be carefree.
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推理判断题。根据第一段中“These days，we’re almost always connected，whether in person or through our phone screens and online social networks.”可知，如今我们几乎总是联系在一起，无论是面对面还是通过手机屏幕和社交网络；由此可推知，如今的人们倾向于更多地进行社交。故选B项。
解析
2.Which of the following best describes young Americans
A.Imaginative and wild.
B.Responsible and energetic.
C.Optimistic and dutiful.
D.Outgoing and sociable.
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推理判断题。根据第二段中“...Americans tend to reject solitude.For many younger people，weekends are packed with social activities，ranging from brunch with friends to dinner parties...”可知，美国年轻人的周末充满了社交活动。由此可推知，美国的年轻人比较外向且热爱社交。故选D项。
解析
3.Why are most Chinese people more likely to live together
A.Because they share a specific culture.
B.Because they lack some local customs.
C.Because they possess enough home space.
D.Because they give priority to their own needs.
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细节理解题。根据最后一段中“China is also quite fond of multiple-person households，with only about 10 percent of people living by themselves.In more collectivist cultures like these，many aspects of life are related to around community.”可知，大多数中国人更喜欢住在一起的原因是中国有着集体主义文化。故选A项。
解析
4.What’s the best title for the passage
A.The Essence of Self-care
B.Enjoy Solitude，Enjoy Yourself
C.The Functions of Different Cultures
D.The Perspectives on Solitude
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标题归纳题。通读全文尤其第二段首句“Around the globe，different cultures have wide-ranging perspectives on what it means to spend time alone.”可知，文章主要阐述了不同的文化对独处有着不同的看法，分别谈到了美国、英国、印度和中国等国家的人对独处的看法。D项“对独处的看法”最能概括本文内容，是最佳标题。故选D项。
解析
B
As Geoffrey Hinton，widely seen as the father of artificial intelligence，warns about growing dangers from how it is developing，businesses are scrambling to see how they can use the technology to their advantage.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了被广泛视为人工智能之父的杰弗里·辛顿(Geoffrey Hinton)警告称，人工智能的发展方式带来的危险越来越大，而企业正在争先恐后地利用这项技术为自己服务。
Recently，the hot topic is how to employ ChatGPT style technology across their businesses as quickly as possible.A boss looked at his computer，entered the transcript of a customer complaint call，and asked ChatGPT to respond to it based on set of rules.In about a minute it came up with a very credible answer，which was 85% accurate but only cost 1% of the cost of employing staff.The good news for all is the pure enhancement to productivity.
Technology has improved the quality of life.A lot of innovation has made our entertainment time more enjoyable.But the real shock has been that these technologies are usable in a commercial context，not just for “low-cognitive，repetitive” tasks，i.e.robotic-tasks likely to be automated.
The surprise has been how employable the technology is to highly creative，high-value work.Specifically，creating an image，or music，or coding a programme can be achieved in seconds rather than weeks of briefing and refining.So the good news is that rapid employment of this technology could solve the longstanding productivity crisis.The bad news is that it could occur so rapidly as to overtake workers’ ability to adapt in time，creating social crisis.Could we face in call centers and creative studios in the 2020s，the equivalent of what happened in the coal mines in the 1980s
Some individuals have started to suggest that states should provide a basic income due to the possibility of AI leading to job loss.The response of tech enthusiasts is that “You won’t be replaced by an AI，but you might be replaced by someone who knows how to use AI”.But they used to say that’s why everybody should learn how to code.That might not be such wise career advice any more.
5.What do we learn about ChatGPT
A.It improves customers’ satisfaction.
B.It enhances productivity and reduces cost.
C.It perfects customers’ ability to summarize.
D.It revolutionizes the business with accuracy.
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细节理解题。根据第二段中“A boss looked at his computer...The good news for all is the pure enhancement to productivity.”可知，ChatGPT提高了效率，降低了成本。故选B项。
解析
6.How has technology influenced individuals
A.By enriching leisure time.
B.By increasing dependence.
C.By simplifying people’s work.
D.By reshaping entertainment forms.
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细节理解题。根据第三段中“Technology has improved the quality of life.A lot of innovation has made our entertainment time more enjoyable.”可知，科技是通过丰富闲暇时间来影响个人的。故选A项。
解析
7.What does the underlined word “equivalent” in paragraph 4 mean
A.Alternative. B.Opposite.
C.Similarity. D.Reference.
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词义猜测题。根据画线词前一句可知，人工智能发展过快，会比人类工作者更适应时代，进而造成社会危机，可推知画线词所在句应该讲述不好的事情，意为“我们会在呼叫中心和创意工作室面临类似于20世纪80年代煤矿发生的事情吗？”故可猜测，画线词与C项意思一致。故选C项。
解析
8.What is the author’s attitude towards the application of AI
A.Intolerant. B.Favorable.
C.Indifferent. D.Objective.
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观点态度题。根据最后一段“Some individuals have started to suggest that...The response of tech enthusiasts is that...But they used to say that’s why everybody should learn how to code.That might not be such wise career advice any more.”可推知，对人工智能的应用，作者并未提出明确或褒或贬的个人观点，可得出作者对人工智能持客观的态度。故选D项。
解析
Nathan Montanez，a New Jersey dad，recently drove his family over 1,000 miles after their flight to Disney World in Florida was canceled.
Ⅳ.完形填空
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了新泽西州的一位父亲内森·蒙塔内斯在妻子和孩子飞往佛罗里达州迪士尼乐园的航班被意外取消后，原本没有度假计划的他带着家人驱车1 000多英里抵达迪士尼乐园，确保家庭度假不受影响的故事。
The 1 cancellation by United Airlines left his family in the lurch(弃之不顾) for a long-anticipated vacation.
1.A.secret B.confusing
C.unexpected D.desirable
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secret秘密的；confusing令人困惑的；unexpected出乎意料的；desirable理想的。根据下文的“when the unfortunate hit them”可知，他们受到了打击，所以这次航班的取消是出乎意料的。故选C。
解析
Nathan had already 2 his wife，Jill Tobin-Montanez，and their two kids at the airport when the unfortunate 3 hit them.
2.A.dropped off B.broken away from
C.picked up D.caught up with
3.A.news B.crash
C.separation D.loss
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√
2.drop off放下，送达；break away from脱离；pick up捡起，接某人；catch up with赶上。根据下文的“his wife，Jill Tobin-Montanez，and their two kids at the airport”和“Just 15 minutes after the cancellation，he returned to pick them up.”可知，他把家人送到机场，然后离开了，就在宣布航班取消15分钟后，他回来接他们。故选A。
3.news消息；crash碰撞；separation分离；loss损失。根据上文的“after their flight to Disney World in Florida was canceled”和“when the unfortunate”可知，航班取消对他们来说是一个不幸的消息。故选A。
解析
And their rescheduled 4 meant they would have to wait two days before starting their vacation.
4.A.destination B.adventure
C.route D.flight
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destination目的地；adventure冒险；route路线；flight航班。根据上文的“their flight...was canceled”可知，此处指航班被重新安排。故选D。
解析
Nathan had not even been 5 going on vacation with the family，as he couldn’t 6 the time off from work.Just 15 minutes after the cancellation，he returned to pick them up.
5.A.insisting on B.hesitating about
C.planning on D.talking about
6.A.spend B.afford
C.save D.reduce
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√
5.insist on坚持；hesitate about对……犹豫；plan on计划做……；talk about谈论。根据下文的“as he couldn’t the time off from work”可知，他抽不出时间，所以此处指原本没有打算去度假。故选C。
6.spend花费；afford抽得出(时间)；save节省；reduce降低。根据下文的“the time off from work”可知，他无法从工作中抽出时间。故选B。
解析
The family got into the car，initially 7 they were heading back home，but when Nathan saw their sad faces，something 8 inside him.
7.A.hoping B.assuming
C.announcing D.admitting
8.A.sank B.remained
C.disappeared D.clicked
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√
7.hope希望；assume假设，认为；announce宣布；admit承认。根据下文的“they were heading back home”可知，他们最初认为会回家。故选B。
8.sink下沉；remain保持；disappear消失；click被突然想到，恍然大悟。根据下文的“He suggested they start an epic road trip to Disney World .”可知，他突然想到某件事。故选D。
解析
He suggested they start an epic road trip to Disney World 9 .
9.A.though B.anyway
C.instead D.already
√
though尽管；anyway无论如何；instead反而，代替；already已经。根据上文的“Nathan had already his wife，Jill Tobin-Montanez，and their two kids at the airport when the...hit them.”和“He suggested they start an epic road trip to Disney World”可知，他们没能乘坐飞机去目的地，而是在内森的建议下开始了一场前往迪士尼世界的公路旅行。故选C。
解析
With great determination，Nathan drove for 17 hours 10 to ensure they wouldn’t 11 a single day in the Magic Kingdom.They arrived in Orlando just past midnight.
10.A.alone B.carefully
C.straight D.skillfully
11.A.suffer B.waste
C.regret D.miss
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10.alone独自；carefully小心地；straight连续不断地，一连；skillfully熟练地。根据上文的“With great determination，Nathan drove for 17 hours”可知，他一连开车17个小时前往迪士尼乐园。故选C。
11.suffer遭受；waste浪费；regret后悔；miss错过。根据下文的“a single day in the Magic Kingdom”可知，他一连开车17个小时是为了确保家人不错过任何度假的时间。故选D。
解析
Nathan’s love and dedication didn’t 12 there；after a brief rest，he immediately 13 the car around and headed back to New Jersey，only missing one day of work.
12.A.end B.last
C.exist D.change
13.A.turned B.gathered
C.drove D.moved
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12.end结束，终止；last持续；exist存在；change改变。根据下文的“after a brief rest，he immediately the car around and headed back to New Jersey，only missing one day of work”可知，短暂休息后，他立即调转车头返回新泽西，只错过了一天的工作，所以内森的爱和奉献并未终止。故选A。
13.turn转身，调转；gather聚集；drive驾驶；move移动。根据下文的“the car around and headed back to New Jersey”可知，他立刻调转车头返回新泽西。故选A。
解析
His wife and children couldn’t be 14 of him，calling him their rock and touched by the 15 he displayed.
14.A.fonder B.prouder
C.more tolerant D.more confident
15.A.optimism B.selflessness
C.creativity D.sympathy
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14.fonder更加喜欢；prouder更自豪；more tolerant更宽容；more confident更自信。根据上文对内森的行动的描述可知，家人因他而感到自豪。故选B。
15.optimism乐观；selflessness无私；creativity创造力；sympathy同情。根据上文的“With great determination，Nathan drove for 17 hours ____ to ensure they wouldn’t a single day in the Magic Kingdom.”可知，内森对自己孩子和妻子表现出来爱和奉献，由此可知，他的家人被他的无私所感动。故选B。
解析
返 回
本课结束Section Ⅲ　Lesson 2
Ⅰ.选择填空(高考形式)
Listen to the radio programme on P34 and choose the best answer.
1．What is the main topic of the interview with Dr.Maguire
A．The best way to avoid conflict in daily life.
B．The best way to handle conflict in daily life.
C．The process of getting a degree in conflict resolution.
答案　B
2．What does Dr.Maguire believe is the worst way of reacting to conflict
A．To ignore the situation.
B．To ask for help from an outsider.
C．To respond to anger with more anger.
答案　C
3．What is Dr.Maguire’s recommended approach to conflict resolution
A．Holding your feelings inside.
B．Complaining constantly to an outsider.
C．Trying to negotiate with the other person.
答案　C
Ⅱ.听力填空(精听训练)
Listen to the talking on P35 and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
(I＝Interviewer　D＝Dr.Maguire)
I：Welcome back.Thank you for staying with us.Just now，Dr.Maguire suggested several things we should not do when dealing with conflict.So what should we do then，Dr.Maguire
D：To 1.negotiate，first，you should not act as if you’re 100% right and they are 100% wrong.Next，you should try to 2.explain clearly what you want.If the other person replies angrily，you shouldn’t respond 3.in the same way.The best thing is to repeat what you said 4.in a different way，and then try to find out what the other person wants，and why.
I：Mm，right.When I find out what the other person wants，what should I do
D：Then，you 5.put forward solutions.It’s very important to make sure that 6.everybody agrees.And if you agree to do something，then make sure it comes about.
I：OK.Is there anything else we ought to do
D：Well，you should 7.speak clearly and firmly，but you should 8.never shout.Also，be careful of 9.your body language.Try to relax，and it’s always better never to 10.stand too close to the other person.
I：Thank you，Dr.Maguire，for your very useful advice.
violently adv.激烈地，剧烈地；凶猛地，暴力地(violent adj.猛烈的；暴力的；粗暴的 violence n．暴力行为，暴力)
do violence to损害；损毁；歪曲
with violence强烈地，强有力地；用暴力
(1)We were all surprised that he acted so violently.Maybe he was exposed to much violence or too many violent scenes in the films.(violent)
(2)You can’t solve the problem with violence；it only makes things worse.
[写作佳句]
(3)我们绝对不可以破坏公共设施。
On no account can we do violence to public facilities.
withdraw vi.& vt.(withdrew，withdrawn)(使)退出(活动、组织等)(withdrawal n．撤回；撤走)
withdraw...from...从……提取/撤回……
withdraw to撤向，退回
withdraw from从……撤出/退出
(1)After careful consideration，the swimming player announced her withdrawal(withdraw) from the upcoming competition to focus on recovery and training.
(2)He had just withdrawn $500 from a bank account yesterday when he was robbed.
(3)Henry was happy to withdraw from social life，seeking a harmonious relationship with nature in the quietness of his life.
put forward 提议，提出；推荐；将……提前；向前拨，拨快(时钟指针)
put away把……收起，放回原处；攒钱
put off推迟，延迟
put up举起；张贴；搭建；留宿
put up with忍受，忍耐
put aside储存，保留；搁置；忽视
put down 写下，记下；放下
put on穿上；增加(体重)；上演(戏剧等)
put through完成；使经受；接通(电话)
[选词填空]
The monthly class meeting (1)was put off until this time yesterday because of the monthly examination.At the meeting，our head teacher (2)put forward some suggestions，such as (3)putting aside more time to work harder and developing better study habits.We should learn to (4)put up with being lonely and (5)put through challenging tasks in the progress of study.He also told us that to relieve our study pressure，a performance of Hamlet would (6)be put on in the school stadium.In the meanwhile，the school would (7)put up a poster to inform us.
训练3　Lesson 2
[分值：60分]
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1．The two brothers made a compromise to share their father’s property(房产) equally.
2．Her annoyed expression made it clear that she wouldn’t tolerate his prejudiced(有偏见的) remarks any longer.
3．After both sides have calmed down，they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution(解决)．
4．He firmly(坚定地) believes that a country’s education and economic development are key factors to progress.
5．They would sit there in the empty nursery，recalling(回想) fondly every smallest detail of that dreadful evening.
6．You should cease worrying about things that are beyond the power of our will.
7．All our projects aim to reduce inconvenience and promote development in poor and remote communities.
8．The company has decided to withdraw from some of its sports sponsorship for lack of money.
9．A nearby volcano erupted violently，sending out a hail of molten rock and boiling mud.
10．It’s not a pleasant feeling to discover you’ve been taken for a ride by someone you trusted.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1．Jack was working in the lab when the power cut occurred.
2．The movie I saw last night really had me on the edge of my seat.
3．We should have studied last night，but we went to the concert instead.
4．Of course the radio isn’t working—you haven’t plugged it in!
5．It’s a crying shame that police have to put up with these mindless attacks.
6．Putting on an opera is a tremendous enterprise involving literally hundreds of people.
7．Here I’d like to put forward three suggestions to solve the problem of traffic congestion.
8．If I meet with school violence，I will not answer violence with violence，for it will lead to more fighting.
9．Imagine that you’re standing near a track as an out-of-control train hurtles toward five unsuspecting(suspect) people.
10．It is reported that the man who was considered to have committed the robbery has been under arrest.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
Society tells us we should socialise to the fullest，and that those who are surrounded by people are the most successful and the happiest.These days，we’re almost always connected，whether in person or through our phone screens and online social networks.But there’s something to be said for solitude(独处)．“Being alone” doesn’t necessarily mean “being lonely”．In fact，spending time by yourself is an essential element of self-care.
Around the globe，different cultures have wide-ranging perspectives on what it means to spend time alone.If you live or have spent time in the United States，you’re probably aware that Americans tend to reject solitude.For many younger people，weekends are packed with social activities，ranging from brunch with friends to dinner parties to game nights to drinking at bars and everything in between.
The United States isn’t the only place where you’ll find a heavy emphasis on social time.Across the Atlantic，the United Kingdom is known for being an extremely extroverted(外向型的) country.A survey of Brits found that more than half had never done and would be unwilling to do activities like going to theme parks or seeing live music alone.Most Brits spend almost twice as much of their leisure time socialising with others as they do being alone.
The home can be a place of rest，relaxation and recharge—that is，if you live by yourself or have the space to be alone in your home.The country in which people are least likely to live alone is India，at about 4 percent of the population.China is also quite fond of multiple-person households，with only about 10 percent of people living by themselves.In more collectivist cultures like these，many aspects of life are related to community.Thus，spending time alone isn’t as ingrained(根深蒂固的)as a social convention in places like these，and the good of the group takes priority over the needs of one person.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了不同文化对独处的不同看法。
1．What can we learn from the first paragraph
A．People can benefit more from solitude.
B．People tend to socialise more nowadays.
C．Being alone generally equals being lonely.
D．Being alone enables people to be carefree.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中“These days，we’re almost always connected，whether in person or through our phone screens and online social networks.”可知，如今我们几乎总是联系在一起，无论是面对面还是通过手机屏幕和社交网络；由此可推知，如今的人们倾向于更多地进行社交。故选B项。
2．Which of the following best describes young Americans
A．Imaginative and wild.
B．Responsible and energetic.
C．Optimistic and dutiful.
D．Outgoing and sociable.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中“...Americans tend to reject solitude.For many younger people，weekends are packed with social activities，ranging from brunch with friends to dinner parties...”可知，美国年轻人的周末充满了社交活动。由此可推知，美国的年轻人比较外向且热爱社交。故选D项。
3．Why are most Chinese people more likely to live together
A．Because they share a specific culture.
B．Because they lack some local customs.
C．Because they possess enough home space.
D．Because they give priority to their own needs.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“China is also quite fond of multiple-person households，with only about 10 percent of people living by themselves.In more collectivist cultures like these，many aspects of life are related to around community.”可知，大多数中国人更喜欢住在一起的原因是中国有着集体主义文化。故选A项。
4．What’s the best title for the passage
A．The Essence of Self-care
B．Enjoy Solitude，Enjoy Yourself
C．The Functions of Different Cultures
D．The Perspectives on Solitude
答案　D
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文尤其第二段首句“Around the globe，different cultures have wide-ranging perspectives on what it means to spend time alone.”可知，文章主要阐述了不同的文化对独处有着不同的看法，分别谈到了美国、英国、印度和中国等国家的人对独处的看法。D项“对独处的看法”最能概括本文内容，是最佳标题。故选D项。
B
As Geoffrey Hinton，widely seen as the father of artificial intelligence，warns about growing dangers from how it is developing，businesses are scrambling to see how they can use the technology to their advantage.
Recently，the hot topic is how to employ ChatGPT style technology across their businesses as quickly as possible.A boss looked at his computer，entered the transcript of a customer complaint call，and asked ChatGPT to respond to it based on set of rules.In about a minute it came up with a very credible answer，which was 85% accurate but only cost 1% of the cost of employing staff.The good news for all is the pure enhancement to productivity.
Technology has improved the quality of life.A lot of innovation has made our entertainment time more enjoyable.But the real shock has been that these technologies are usable in a commercial context，not just for “low-cognitive，repetitive” tasks，i.e.robotic-tasks likely to be automated.
The surprise has been how employable the technology is to highly creative，high-value work.Specifically，creating an image，or music，or coding a programme can be achieved in seconds rather than weeks of briefing and refining.So the good news is that rapid employment of this technology could solve the longstanding productivity crisis.The bad news is that it could occur so rapidly as to overtake workers’ ability to adapt in time，creating social crisis.Could we face in call centers and creative studios in the 2020s，the equivalent of what happened in the coal mines in the 1980s
Some individuals have started to suggest that states should provide a basic income due to the possibility of AI leading to job loss.The response of tech enthusiasts is that “You won’t be replaced by an AI，but you might be replaced by someone who knows how to use AI”．But they used to say that’s why everybody should learn how to code.That might not be such wise career advice any more.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了被广泛视为人工智能之父的杰弗里·辛顿 Geoffrey Hinton 警告称，人工智能的发展方式带来的危险越来越大，而企业正在争先恐后地利用这项技术为自己服务。
5．What do we learn about ChatGPT
A．It improves customers’ satisfaction.
B．It enhances productivity and reduces cost.
C．It perfects customers’ ability to summarize.
D．It revolutionizes the business with accuracy.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“A boss looked at his computer...The good news for all is the pure enhancement to productivity.”可知，ChatGPT提高了效率，降低了成本。故选B项。
6．How has technology influenced individuals
A．By enriching leisure time.
B．By increasing dependence.
C．By simplifying people’s work.
D．By reshaping entertainment forms.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中“Technology has improved the quality of life.A lot of innovation has made our entertainment time more enjoyable.”可知，科技是通过丰富闲暇时间来影响个人的。故选A项。
7．What does the underlined word “equivalent” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Alternative. B．Opposite.
C．Similarity. D．Reference.
答案　C
解析　词义猜测题。根据画线词前一句可知，人工智能发展过快，会比人类工作者更适应时代，进而造成社会危机，可推知画线词所在句应该讲述不好的事情，意为“我们会在呼叫中心和创意工作室面临类似于20世纪80年代煤矿发生的事情吗？”故可猜测，画线词与C项意思一致。故选C项。
8．What is the author’s attitude towards the application of AI
A．Intolerant. B．Favorable.
C．Indifferent. D．Objective.
答案　D
解析　观点态度题。根据最后一段“Some individuals have started to suggest that...The response of tech enthusiasts is that...But they used to say that’s why everybody should learn how to code.That might not be such wise career advice any more.”可推知，对人工智能的应用，作者并未提出明确或褒或贬的个人观点，可得出作者对人工智能持客观的态度。故选D项。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
Nathan Montanez，a New Jersey dad，recently drove his family over 1,000 miles after their flight to Disney World in Florida was canceled.
The 1 cancellation by United Airlines left his family in the lurch(弃之不顾) for a long-anticipated vacation.Nathan had already 2 his wife，Jill Tobin-Montanez，and their two kids at the airport when the unfortunate 3 hit them.And their rescheduled 4 meant they would have to wait two days before starting their vacation.
Nathan had not even been 5 going on vacation with the family，as he couldn’t 6 the time off from work.Just 15 minutes after the cancellation，he returned to pick them up.The family got into the car，initially 7 they were heading back home，but when Nathan saw their sad faces，something 8 inside him.He suggested they start an epic road trip to Disney World 9 .With great determination，Nathan drove for 17 hours 10 to ensure they wouldn’t 11 a single day in the Magic Kingdom.They arrived in Orlando just past midnight.
Nathan’s love and dedication didn’t 12 there；after a brief rest，he immediately 13 the car around and headed back to New Jersey，only missing one day of work.His wife and children couldn’t be 14 of him，calling him their rock and touched by the 15 he displayed.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了新泽西州的一位父亲内森·蒙塔内斯在妻子和孩子飞往佛罗里达州迪士尼乐园的航班被意外取消后，原本没有度假计划的他带着家人驱车1 000多英里抵达迪士尼乐园，确保家庭度假不受影响的故事。
1．A.secret B．confusing
C．unexpected D．desirable
答案　C
解析　secret秘密的；confusing令人困惑的；unexpected出乎意料的；desirable理想的。根据下文的“when the unfortunate hit them”可知，他们受到了打击，所以这次航班的取消是出乎意料的。故选C。
2．A.dropped off B．broken away from
C．picked up D．caught up with
答案　A
解析　drop off放下，送达；break away from脱离；pick up捡起，接某人；catch up with赶上。根据下文的“his wife，Jill Tobin-Montanez，and their two kids at the airport”和“Just 15 minutes after the cancellation，he returned to pick them up.”可知，他把家人送到机场，然后离开了，就在宣布航班取消15分钟后，他回来接他们。故选A。
3．A.news B．crash
C．separation D．loss
答案　A
解析　news消息；crash碰撞；separation分离；loss损失。根据上文的“after their flight to Disney World in Florida was canceled”和“when the unfortunate”可知，航班取消对他们来说是一个不幸的消息。故选A。
4．A.destination B．adventure
C．route D．flight
答案　D
解析　destination目的地；adventure冒险；route路线；flight航班。根据上文的“their flight...was canceled”可知，此处指航班被重新安排。故选D。
5．A.insisting on B．hesitating about
C．planning on D．talking about
答案　C
解析　insist on坚持；hesitate about对……犹豫；plan on计划做……；talk about谈论。根据下文的“as he couldn’t the time off from work”可知，他抽不出时间，所以此处指原本没有打算去度假。故选C。
6．A.spend B．afford
C．save D．reduce
答案　B
解析　spend花费；afford抽得出(时间)；save节省；reduce降低。根据下文的“the time off from work”可知，他无法从工作中抽出时间。故选B。
7．A.hoping B．assuming
C．announcing D．admitting
答案　B
解析　hope希望；assume假设，认为；announce宣布；admit承认。根据下文的“they were heading back home”可知，他们最初认为会回家。故选B。
8．A.sank B．remained
C．disappeared D．clicked
答案　D
解析　sink下沉；remain保持；disappear消失；click被突然想到，恍然大悟。根据下文的“He suggested they start an epic road trip to Disney World .”可知，他突然想到某件事。故选D。
9．A.though B．anyway
C．instead D．already
答案　C
解析　though尽管；anyway无论如何；instead反而，代替；already已经。根据上文的“Nathan had already his wife，Jill Tobin-Montanez，and their two kids at the airport when the...hit them.”和“He suggested they start an epic road trip to Disney World”可知，他们没能乘坐飞机去目的地，而是在内森的建议下开始了一场前往迪士尼世界的公路旅行。故选C。
10．A.alone B．carefully
C．straight D．skillfully
答案　C
解析　alone独自；carefully小心地；straight连续不断地，一连；skillfully熟练地。根据上文的“With great determination，Nathan drove for 17 hours”可知，他一连开车17个小时前往迪士尼乐园。故选C。
11．A.suffer B．waste
C．regret D．miss
答案　D
解析　suffer遭受；waste浪费；regret后悔；miss错过。根据下文的“a single day in the Magic Kingdom”可知，他一连开车17个小时是为了确保家人不错过任何度假的时间。故选D。
12．A.end B．last
C．exist D．change
答案　A
解析　end结束，终止；last持续；exist存在；change改变。根据下文的“after a brief rest，he immediately the car around and headed back to New Jersey，only missing one day of work”可知，短暂休息后，他立即调转车头返回新泽西，只错过了一天的工作，所以内森的爱和奉献并未终止。故选A。
13．A.turned B．gathered
C．drove D．moved
答案　A
解析　turn转身，调转；gather聚集；drive驾驶；move移动。根据下文的“the car around and headed back to New Jersey”可知，他立刻调转车头返回新泽西。故选A。
14．A.fonder B．prouder
C．more tolerant D．more confident
答案　B
解析　fonder更加喜欢；prouder更自豪；more tolerant更宽容；more confident更自信。根据上文对内森的行动的描述可知，家人因他而感到自豪。故选B。
15．A.optimism B．selflessness
C．creativity D．sympathy
答案　B
解析　optimism乐观；selflessness无私；creativity创造力；sympathy同情。根据上文的“With great determination，Nathan drove for 17 hours to ensure they wouldn’t a single day in the Magic Kingdom.”可知，内森对自己孩子和妻子表现出来爱和奉献，由此可知，他的家人被他的无私所感动。故选B。

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