石嘴山三中2023学年高二年级第一学期英语第一次月考
（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
第Ⅰ卷 选择题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the dog doing now
A. Sleeping. B. Playing. C. Eating.
2. What does the man ask for
A. Salt. B. Sugar. C. Coffee.
3. Why won’t the woman watch the game with the man tonight
A. She has to work late. B. She wants to visit Sally. C. She doesn’t like basketball.
4. How much will the woman lend the man
A. 5. B. 7. C. 9.
5. Where will the speakers study tonight
A. At the man’s house. B. In the school library. C. At the house of the man’s sister.
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。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
6. What are Mei’s lessons about
A. Painting. B. Speaking Chinese. C. Drawing Chinese words.
7. How does Mei’s teacher help Mei
A. He makes the lessons easy. B. He makes learning fun. C. He tells her to be patient.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
8. What is the first problem the man thinks about the camera
A. It’s getting old. B. Water got into it. C. Something is wrong with the screen.
9. What does the man probably mean in the end
A. The camera is on the wrong setting.
B. The woman is good at taking photos.
C. There is nothing wrong with the camera.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
11. What does the man think of the woman’s idea
A. It’s smart. B. It’s against their traditions. C. It’ll make them stressed out.
12. Where do the speakers come from
A. Britain. B. China. C. America.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
13. What day is it today
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
14. What does the man hope to do this afternoon
A. Meet Yao Ming. B. Go for a job interview. C. Watch a basketball game.
15. What will Yao Ming talk about
A. What it’s like to be famous in the U.S.
B. Why it’s important to go to university.
C. How to start a successful basketball career.
16. How old was the woman when she first heard about Yao Ming
A. 4 years old. B. 7 years old. C. 8 years old.
听下面一段独白，回答小题。
17. Why did the speaker and her father first move to the U.S.
A. To learn English. B. To find good jobs. C. To live with their family.
18. What did the speaker want to be
A. A market owner. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.
19. Where did the speaker go to college
A. In San Francisco. B. In Los Angeles. C. In New York City.
20. How does the speech probably make the students feel
A. Encouraged. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four new books to read
The books that are included in this list can meet your reading needs at any time of year.
Nobody Will Tell You This but Me
Bess Kalb
In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her. Bobby was a powerful woman who should never be underestimated, and she was very knowledgeable about the family’s traditions and secrets. The book proves that family bonds can endure through generations and beyond death.
We Came Here to Shine
Susie Orman Schnall
We Came Here to Shine focuses on the strong female friendship between an aspiring journalist and an unlucky actress at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Leaning on each other, these two ambitious women struggled against adversity(困境) at a time when women had little say.
A Star Is Bored
Byron Lane
Favored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author’s experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress. The book follows Charlie Besson, the new assistant to the Hollywood icon, Kathi Kannon. Their three-year journey together is an unforgettable adventure that is funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful.
Fast Girls
Elise Hooper
The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world’s fastest female athletes. Beyond the athletic journey, they also aimed to challenge the social standards of what females can achieve.
1. Who is the character in Bess Kalb’s book
A. Bobby. B. Susie Orman Schnall.
C. Carrie Fisher. D. Betty Robinson.
2. What kind of book is A Star Is Bored
A. A biography. B. An industry report.
C. A real-life based novel. D. A fictional adventure story.
3 Which of the following books will you choose if you are interested in sports
A. We Came Here to Shine B. Nobody Will Tell You This but Me
C. A Star Is Bored D. Fast Girls
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章向读者介绍了四本新书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Nobody Will Tell You This but Me部分“In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her.（在这本书中，作者分享了她深爱的祖母Bobby留给她的建议。）”可知，Bess Kalb的书里的人物是Bobby。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据A Star Is Bored部分“Favored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author’s experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress.（这部小说深受电视明星乔纳森·范·内斯（Jonathan Van Ness）的喜爱，部分基于作者作为美国传奇女演员卡丽·费希尔（Carrie Fisher）的前私人助理的经历。）”可知，小说部分取材于作者作为美国传奇女演员卡丽·费希尔前私人助理的经历，可知是基于现实生活的小说。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world’s fastest female athletes.（《快女孩》中故事发生在1936年柏林奥运会期间，贝蒂·罗宾逊、路易斯·斯托克斯和海伦·斯蒂芬斯克服了过去的困难，成为世界上速度最快的女运动员，赢得了奥运会的荣誉。）”可知，如果你对运动感兴趣，当然是选择Fast Girls。故选D。
B
I had always dreamed of living and working in New York, which promised endless opportunities. But as soon as I arrived, I realized that my journey was going to be filled with countless setbacks and challenges.
My first major failure came when I landed my dream job at a famous company. However, after just a few months, I was let go due to budget cuts. I was shocked and felt like all of my hard work had been for nothing.
Determined to bounce back, I applied for a new job at another company. This time, things seemed to be going better. I was making progress and gaining valuable experience, but then I was suddenly laid off again due to company restructuring.
Feeling defeated and hopeless, I decided to take a break from the job search and focus on self-improvement. I enrolled in courses and attended workshops to learn new skills and expand my knowledge. But even with all of this effort, I still couldn’t find the right job.
One day, while searching online job listings, I found an opportunity that seemed too good to be true. It was a remote position that offered a competitive salary and flexible hours. Without hesitation, I applied and was thrilled when I received an offer letter.
However, as soon as I started working remotely, I realized that it wasn’t the same as being in an office with colleagues (同事) around me. I struggled to communicate effectively and found it difficult to stay motivated without the support of my team.
Despite these challenges, I refused to give up. I reached out to my colleagues and tried to build relationships with them through virtual meetings and social media. With their help and encouragement, I was able to adapt to the new environment and excel in my role. Looking back on my journey, I realized that success is not about avoiding failure, but rather about learning from it and persevering through the tough times. I encouraged others who may be facing similar challenges in their own careers to never give up on their dreams and to keep pushing forward even when things get tough.
4 How did the author feel about his journey when he arrived
A. Better.
B. Promising.
C. Tough.
D. Well-paid.
5. What caused him to be laid off by the first company
A. Company restructuring.
B. Financial problems.
C. Being short of skills.
D. Working attitude.
6. Why did the author keep in touch with his colleagues
A. He wanted them not to give up.
B. He wanted to get support from them.
C. He wanted to be better than them.
D. He wanted to hold a meeting with them.
7. Which of the following can best describe the author
A. Perseverant.
B. Modest.
C. Imaginative.
D. Generous.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在纽约的求职之路中遭遇了多次挫折和失败，但通过不断努力和自我提升，最终找到了一份理想的远程工作，并通过与同事建立联系和支持，克服了困难，取得了成功。文章鼓励读者在面对挑战和失败时不要放弃，要学会从中吸取教训，坚持不懈地追求自己的梦想。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“But as soon as I arrived, I realized that my journey was going to be filled with countless setbacks and challenges. (但是，当我到达时，我意识到我的旅程将充满无数的挫折和挑战。)”可知，作者意识到自己的旅程充满无数的挫折和挑战，即作者觉得自己的旅程是艰难的。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“My first major failure came when I landed my dream job at a famous company. However, after just a few months, I was let go due to budget cuts.(我的第一次重大失败发生在我得到了一份梦寐以求的名企工作后。然而，仅仅几个月后，由于预算削减，我被解雇了。)”可知，由于公司的预算削减（即经济问题），所以作者被解雇了。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“I struggled to communicate effectively and found it difficult to stay motivated without the support of my team.(我努力有效地沟通，发现没有团队的支持很难保持积极性。)”以及最后一段中“Despite these challenges, I refused to give up. I reached out to my colleagues and tried to build relationships with them through virtual meetings and social media. With their help and encouragement, I was able to adapt to the new environment and excel in my role.(尽管有这些挑战，我拒绝放弃。我联系了同事，并试图通过虚拟会议和社交媒体与他们建立关系。在他们的帮助和鼓励下，我能够适应新的环境，并在我的角色中表现出色。)”可知，作者之所以要与同事们保持联系，是因为作者发现在远程办公中没有同事的支持是很难保持积极性的，所以他试图通过虚拟会议和社交媒体与他们建立关系。得到他们的帮助和鼓励，适应新工作。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Determined to bounce back, I applied for a new job at another company. (我决心要振作起来，于是向另一家公司申请了一份新工作。)”以及第四段中“Feeling defeated and hopeless, I decided to take a break from the job search and focus on self-improvement.(感到挫败和绝望，我决定暂停找工作，专注于自我提升。)”以及最后一段中“Despite these challenges, I refused to give up. (尽管有这些挑战，我拒绝放弃。)”可知，尽管作者遭遇多次挫折，但依旧坚持不放弃，由此表明作者是坚持不懈的。故选A。
C
Another Winter Olympic Games officially came to a close, which means another closing ceremony was held. In each ceremony, there were moments of entertainment, celebration and reflection.
The “Moment of Remembrance” is a very important part of the closing ceremony, and for this year, the theme “A Willow Twig” presents the segment with Chinese characteristics.
The willow twig is a part of the willow tree, and in Chinese, the character for the willow tree is a homophone of the character liu, which means asking a person to stay when bidding farewell. Thus it symbolizes the sorrow of separation.
In ancient days,when two friends part, the traveling party will always receive a willow twig as a gift. The athletes were met with success, disappointments and historic memories, but it was time to depart. For the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, it was only fitting that the willow twig would be incorporated into the ceremony as the athletes depart to their respective countries.
The performers beautifully interacted with a LED floor to show imagery of the willow one that showed the emotional symbolism of “a bittersweet goodbye”. The theme of “one world, one family” continued to be evident through the Games as 365 different individuals all held a willow branch that represented “the unwavering spirit of remembering the departed through the 365 days of a year”.
The stage then turned into a beautiful shade of green, which was a symbol of the shifting of past negativity into the blossoming of a new day.
The return of spring focuses on moving forward and the positives in a post-pandemic world. It is clear that they hit the right note as the performance will be remembered for a long time to come.
8. What does the underlined word “segment” mean in Paragraph 2
A. Difference. B. Part. C. Role. D. Value.
9. What can we know about the willow twig from the passage
A. It is always used as gifts in races.
B. It can easily be found in all seasons.
C. It originates from the Chinese character liu.
D. It stands for great sadness of leaving each other.
10. What did the performers do in Paragraph 5
A. They connected the LED floor with the computer.
B. They decorated the floor with plastic willow branch.
C. They showed the images of the willow on the stage.
D. They played the song of the Winter Olympic Games for the audience.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards the performance in the last paragraph
A. Positive. B. Indifferent. C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。“缅怀时刻”是闭幕式的重要组成部分，北京冬奥会闭幕以“折柳”为主题，呈现了具有中国特色的片段。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“The “Moment of Remembrance” is a very important part of the closing ceremony”可知，“缅怀时刻”是闭幕式的重要组成部分。由此可知，北京冬奥会闭幕以“折柳”为主题，呈现了具有中国特色的片段。由此推知，划线词segment与part(某物的部分（局部）)意思接近。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The willow twig is a part of the willow tree, and in Chinese, the character for the willow tree is a homophone of the character liu, which means asking a person to stay when bidding farewell. Thus it symbolizes the sorrow of separation.(柳枝是柳树的一部分，在汉语中，柳树的汉字与“留”字同音，意思是在告别时请人留下。因此，它象征着分离的悲伤)”可知，柳枝代表着离别的巨大悲伤。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“The performers beautifully interacted with a LED floor to show imagery of the willow one that showed the emotional symbolism of “a bittersweet goodbye”. (表演者与LED地板进行了漂亮的互动，展示了柳树的形象，展示了“苦乐参半的再见”的情感象征)”可知，表演者在舞台上展示了柳树的形象。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The return of spring focuses on moving forward and the positives in a post-pandemic world. It is clear that they hit the right note as the performance will be remembered for a long time to come.(春天的回归聚焦于大流行后世界的前进和积极因素。很明显，他们的表现是正确的，因为这场表演将在很长一段时间内被人们记住)”可推知，作者对表演非常认可，持积极的态度。故选A。
D
Most people have probably read a book or seen a movie or show about an AI (Artificial Intelligence) or robot that has become so smart that it can take over the world. The AI in stories like this is known as an AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). A true AGI would be intelligent in many different areas and would be able to learn on its own. Currently, there are no AGIs. Most experts believe it will be many years before an AGI could possibly be created.
Most current AI tools are good at just one task. But scientists have been working to improve AI models. The Al tool that’s gotten the most attention recently is ChatGPT, which allows users to “chat” with a powerful Large Language Model (LLM). When asked a question, ChatGPT answers quickly in perfect sentences. It makes up stories and games, writes essays, and much more.
ChatGPT appears to be extremely intelligent. But really, ChatGPT is simply guessing—based on its training information—which word is most likely to come next, over and over again. Last month, OpenAI announced a more powerful model—GPT-4. GPT-4 can create and explain jokes, and pass tests difficult for humans. GPT-4 has also been trained on pictures, and can be used in powerful ways. For example, it can create a working website from a description and a rough drawing of the site.
The rapid progress and more general skills of recent AI models worry some people. Last week, many computer experts published a letter calling for a six-month pause for any work on AI tools stronger than GPT-4 to make sure AI tools are safe.
However, some AI experts say the letter makes today’s AI tools sound more intelligent than they really are. Others say it’s more important to worry about real problems in current AI tools rather than imaginary ones in the future. Anyway, the letter has sent a strong warning that many people, including leaders, will be thinking about carefully.
12. What’s most experts’ opinion on an AGI
A. It is relatively easy to access. B. It lacks the ability to teach itself.
C. It takes time to turn it into reality. D. It is certain to take over the world.
13. Strictly speaking, what ChatGPT does is ________.
A. full of creativity B. pure guesswork
C. well worth promoting D. a reflection of high intelligence
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Not all AI experts agree with the letter.
B. The intelligence of today’s AI tools is understated.
C. Potential problems of future AI tools need attention.
D. The letter appeals for focus on real problems in current AI tools.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. Problems Resulting from AI Tools B. The Fast Development of AI Tools
C. Are AI Tools the Trend of the Future D. Are AI Tools Becoming Too Powerful
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人工智能工具的强大，以及专家对此表示的担忧。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Most experts believe it will be many years before an AGI could possibly be created.(大多数专家认为，人工智能可能还需要很多年才能被创造出来。)”可知，大多数专家认为还需要很多年才能创造出AGI。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“But really, ChatGPT is simply guessing—based on its training information—which word is most likely to come next, over and over again.(但实际上，ChatGPT只是根据它的训练信息来猜测，哪个词最有可能是下一个，反复出现。)”可知，从严格意义上说，ChatGPT只是根据它的训练信息进行猜测。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“However, some AI experts say the letter makes today’s AI tools sound more intelligent than they really are. Others say it’s more important to worry about real problems in current AI tools rather than imaginary ones in the future. Anyway, the letter has sent a strong warning that many people, including leaders, will be thinking about carefully.(然而，一些人工智能专家表示，这封信让今天的人工智能工具听起来比实际情况更智能。另一些人则表示，更重要的是担心当前人工智能工具的实际问题，而不是未来想象出来的问题。无论如何，这封信发出了一个强烈的警告，包括领导人在内的许多人都将仔细考虑。)”可判断，不是所有的人工智能专家都认同这封信的内容。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Most people have probably read a book or seen a movie or show about an AI (Artificial Intelligence) or robot that has become so smart that it can take over the world. The AI in stories like this is known as an AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). A true AGI would be intelligent in many different areas and would be able to learn on its own. (大多数人可能读过或看过关于人工智能或机器人变得如此聪明以至于可以接管世界的书籍或电影或节目。像这样的故事中的人工智能被称为AGI(人工通用智能)。一个真正的AGI在许多不同的领域都是智能的，并且能够自主学习。)”，以及最后一段“However, some AI experts say the letter makes today’s AI tools sound more intelligent than they really are. Others say it’s more important to worry about real problems in current AI tools rather than imaginary ones in the future. Anyway, the letter has sent a strong warning that many people, including leaders, will be thinking about carefully. (然而，一些人工智能专家表示，这封信让今天的人工智能工具听起来比实际情况更智能。另一些人则表示，更重要的是担心当前人工智能工具的实际问题，而不是未来想象出来的问题。无论如何，这封信发出了一个强烈的警告，包括领导人在内的许多人都将仔细考虑。)”可知，文章主要讨论了人工智能工具是否变得过于强大。故选D。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
How do you choose a career For many people, it’s a big and scary question. Deciding on the right career path is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life. _____16_____ Don’t worry. Here is a practical guide on how to choose a career path.
List your skills.
No matter who you are, I know there are plenty of things that you do well in. Make a list of every single one that comes to mind. What subjects were you good at in school What talents do people praise you for _____17_____ Don’t leave out any skill, even if you don’t think it qualifies as a career skill. You never know how your unique set of strengths could transfer to a job.
Identify your passions.
Passion isn’t just a pipe dream. _____18_____ No one wants to do work that makes them feel like a zombie or a robot without thinking! Finding your passion doesn’t mean the work will always be easy, but it does mean you’ll be fulfilled while doing it. Make a list of the activities that bring you to life, energize you, inspire you, and make you lose track of time.
_____19_____
The next factor we need to consider is mission. Who are the people you most want to help What problems do you want to solve What causes inspire or concern you How have you been able to help people in ways that were meaningful to you These are important questions to ask yourself, because without having a deeper purpose or why behind your work, it will be hard to stay with it in the long term.
Do some research.
_____20_____ Here is where you could find out the minimum requirements for each profession educationally, physically and mentally. As you continue your research, prioritize jobs that are in line with your aspirations and dismiss ones that clash or have little in common with your strong attributes.
A. Address your concerns.
B. Figure out your motivation.
C. However, you need to achieve it by every means.
D. These are all clues that tell you what your strengths are.
E. Detailed survey about the listed careers is of great importance.
F. It’s a very real and necessary part of doing a job that’s meaningful to you.
G. With endless career options available, making the right choice can be challenging.
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. F 19. B 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一份关于如何选择职业道路的实用指南。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Deciding on the right career path is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life.(决定正确的职业道路是你一生中最重要的决定之一)”及下文“Don’t worry. Here is a practical guide on how to choose a career path.(别担心。以下是一份关于如何选择职业道路的实用指南)”可知，做出职业选择是有挑战性的。故G选项“有了无尽的职业选择，做出正确的选择可能很有挑战性”切题。故选G项。
【17题详解】
根据标题“List your skills.(列出你的技能)”及上文“Make a list of every single one that comes to mind. What subjects were you good at in school What talents do people praise you for (把脑海中浮现的每一件事都列出来。你在学校擅长什么科目？人们称赞你有哪些才能？)”可知，选项承接上文说明列举出的事都是你的优势。故D选项“这些都是告诉你自己优势所在的线索”切题。故选D项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Passion isn’t just a pipe dream.(激情不仅仅是白日梦)”可知，选项承接上文说明激情的意义。故F选项“这是做一份对你有意义的工作中非常真实和必要的一部分”切题。故选F项。
【19题详解】
根据下文“Who are the people you most want to help What problems do you want to solve What causes inspire or concern you How have you been able to help people in ways that were meaningful to you (你最想帮助的人是谁？你想解决什么问题？是什么原因激励或关心你？你是如何以对你有意义的方式帮助别人的？)”可知，本段告诉我们要弄清楚自己的动机。故B选项“弄清楚你的动机”切题，可以作本段的标题。故选B项。
【20题详解】
根据标题“Do some research.(做一些调查)”可知，做调查很重要。故E选项“对列出的职业进行详细调查非常重要”切题。故选E项。
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15）
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。
It was my mother who worked alone to support our family. A car was badly needed but we just couldn’t _____21_____ one. One day, our neighbors, the Whites, offered my mother an envelope with $500 inside. My mother wouldn’t _____22_____, saying she couldn’t possibly repay them.
Mr. White smiled at her _____23_____, “Don’t worry about _____24_____ the money. When times are better, just help someone else in need. “
My mother took his advice _____25_____. A year later, my mother brought home a poor woman who was trying to reunite with her only relative but lost all her money. My mother knew it was time to pay forward our neighbors’ _____26_____
My mother put the woman up for the night. Later, I saw her _____27_____ her purse. That’s all her money _____28_____ I saw a look of determination upon her face. _____29_____, the young mother called her aunt, which brought me to tears too.
Through the years, times continued to be ______30______ for us. Despite this, again and again, I saw my mother ______31______, offering help in different ways. Decades have passed since our neighbors came to us with their ______32______. I try to follow their ______33______, helping a little here and there. I’m hoping, in turn, my own children will get the sweet ______34______ I did from my dear neighbors and mother: Acts of kindness, however small, can make a big ______35______.
21. A. drive B. change C. afford D. select
22. A. agree B. accept C. respond D. hesitate
23. A. jokes B. protests C. expectations D. conversations
24. A. saving up B. paying back C. setting aside D. handing in
25. A. badly B. lightly C. seriously D. personally
26. A. respect B. generosity C. determination D. patience
27. A. hide B. empty C. value D. hold
28. A. so B. yet C. though D. since
29 A. Tearful B. Guilty C. Fearful D. Satisfied
30. A. tough B. familiar C. different D. ordinary
31. A. sign up B. check out C. pack up D. reach out
32. A. role B. gift C. status D. reward
33. A. order B. advice C. example D. occupation
34. A. record B. appreciation C. lesson D. company
35. A. choice B. effort C. decision D. difference
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了我的母亲接受他人的帮助，并帮助他人，而我目睹这些善意的行为，也以他们为榜样，想要将这种善意传递出去的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：家里需要一辆车，但我们买不起。A. drive驾驶；B. change改变；C. afford支付，买得起；D. select选择。根据上文“A car was badly needed but”中可知上下文为转折关系，所以是我们买不起车。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我母亲不肯接受，说她根本无法偿还。A. agree同意；B. accept接受；C. respond回答；D. hesitate犹豫。根据下文“saying she couldn’t possibly repay them”可知，妈妈不愿意接受。故选B。
23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：怀特先生对她的回绝报以微笑，“别担心还钱的事。当情况好转时，就去帮助那些需要帮助的人。” A. jokes玩笑；B. protests抗议，拒绝；C. expectations期待；D. conversations谈话。根据上文“My mother wouldn’t _____2_____, saying she couldn’t possibly repay them. ”可知，White先生对妈妈的回绝只是微笑以对。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：同上。A. saving up储存起来；B. paying back偿还；C. setting aside留出；D. handing in递交。根据上文“saying she couldn’t possibly repay them”可知，妈妈担心还不上钱，White先生安慰妈妈说不要担心偿还这笔钱，可以等到情况好转时去帮助别人。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我母亲很认真地听取了他的建议。A. badly严重地；B. lightly稍微；C. seriously认真地；D. personally个人地。根据下文“My mother knew it was time to pay forward our neighbors’ _____6_____”，可知母亲很认真地听取了邻居的建议。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我母亲知道是时候回报邻居们的慷慨了。A. respect尊重；B. generosity慷慨；C. determination决心；D. patience耐心。根据上文“One day, our neighbors, the Whites, offered my mother an envelope with $500 inside.”可知，妈妈想要帮助他人，传递邻居的慷慨大方。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来，我看到她掏空了钱包。A. hide隐藏；B. empty清空；C. value珍视；D. hold持有。根据下文的“That’s all her money”可知妈妈是掏空她的钱包。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：那是她所有的钱，但我在她脸上看到了坚定的表情。A. so所以；B. yet然而；C. though虽然；D. since既然。上文“That's all her money (这是她所有的钱)”和后句“I saw a look of determination upon her face (我在他脸上看到了决心)”之间是转折关系，yet意为“然而”。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：年轻的母亲泪流满面地叫着她阿姨，我也跟着哭了。A. Tearful含泪的；B. Guilty内疚的；C. Fearful害怕的；D. Satisfied满意的。根据下文“which brought me to tears too”可知，女人哭了。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些年来，我们的日子一直很艰难。A. tough艰难的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. different不同的；D. ordinary普通的。根据前文可知，我们一家的日子不容易，以及下文“Despite this, again and again, I saw my mother _____11_____, offering help in different ways.”可知这么多年以来我们一家的生活仍然是困难的。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：尽管如此，我还是一次又一次地看到母亲伸出援手，以不同的方式提供帮助。A. sign up报名；B. check out结账离开；C. pack up打包；D. reach out伸出。根据下文“offering help in different ways”可知，母亲总是伸出援手帮助他人”。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：自从我们的邻居带着他们的礼物来到我们身边，几十年过去了。A. role角色；B. gift礼物；C. status地位；D. reward奖励。根据第一段中“an envelope with $500 inside”可知，当时邻居是带着礼物来我们身边的。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我试着以他们为榜样，在这里和那里帮助一点。A. order条理；B. advice建议；C. example榜样；D. occupation职业。根据下文“helping a little here and there”可知，我也学习邻居和妈妈，以他们为榜样。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我希望，反过来，我自己的孩子也能从我亲爱的邻居和母亲那里学到一个甜蜜的道理：善举，无论多么小，都能产生很大的影响。A. record记录；B. appreciation欣赏；C. lesson教训、道理；D. company公司。根据最后一句“Acts of kindness, however small, can make a big _____15_____.”可知，我从邻居和妈妈身上学到了一个甜蜜的道理。故洗C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. choice选择；B. effort努力；C. decision决定；D. difference差异、影响。根据前文故事可知，无论多小的善行，都会带来巨大的影响。故选D。
第II卷 非选择题
第二节（共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）
根据括号内英语提示词用适当的形式填空。
36. They worked together and managed _________ (resolve) conflicts through the communication.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to resolve
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他们一起工作，设法通过沟通解决冲突。动词manage后跟不定式作宾语，manage to resolve“设法解决”。故填to resolve。
37. It’s___________(understand) in that situation, but we should always think before we speak. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】understandable
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：在那种情况下是可以理解的，但我们应该三思而后行。此处作表语，应用形容词understandable。故填understandable。
38. The foundation _________ (fund) by a Swiss businessman named Henry has aided millions of people in need. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】funded
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：由瑞士商人亨利资助的基金会已经帮助了数百万有需要的人。分析句子可知，fund作定语修饰foundation，二者之间是被动关系用过去分词作定语，故填funded。
39. Riley has a hard time ______ (adjust) to her new surroundings. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】adjusting
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：莱利很难适应新环境。have a hard time doing sth.意为“做某事有困难”。根据句意，故填adjusting。
40. The company can’t function properly because there is no __________(effect) management. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】effective
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：由于缺乏有效的管理，这家公司无法正常运作。修饰名词management用形容词作定语，根据句意，effective“有效的”符合句意，故填effective。
41. As the outside of the star ___________ (sink) toward the center, the star gets smaller and smaller. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】sinks
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：随着恒星的外部向中心下沉，恒星会变得越来越小。根据后文gets可知为一般现在时，主语为the outside of the star，谓语用三单形式。故填sinks。
42. _______ (determine) to help, Ryan started to persuade his friends to donate money. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Determined
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：下定决心提供帮助，瑞安开始说服他的朋友们捐款。“(determine) to help”在句中伴随状语，表明主语Ryan的心理状态，用形容词determined作状语，意为“下定决心的”；句首单词首字母大写。故填Determined。
43. We all _____ (beneficial) from the support and help of your volunteer charity since it was set up. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】have benefited
【解析】
【详解】考查现在完成时。句意：自从你们的志愿慈善机构成立以来，我们都受益于它的支持和帮助。根据时间状语从句since it was set up可知，主句需要用现在完成时；分析主句句子成分可知，主句缺少谓语动词，所以设空处要用谓语动词；beneficial的动词形式为benefit；主句主语为we，所以助动词用have。故填have benefited。
44. She leapt into the water and saved the drowning child without ________ (hesitate). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】hesitation
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她毫不犹豫地跳入水中，救了那个溺水的孩子。根据without可知，空处作介词的宾语，应用hesitate的名词形式hesitation，此处表示抽象概念，为不可数名词。故填hesitation。
45. The Gold Rush was one of the most ____________ (significance) events in California’s history. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】significant
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：淘金热是加州历史上最重要的事件之一。设空处修饰名词events作定语，应用significance的形容词，故填significant。
第三节（共10小题；每题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。
____46____ (hero) come in different shapes and sites. Some are born to give others a hand. Then there are the people who just happen to be in the right place at the right time. That was the case for John Underwood.
A storm broke near his home ____47____ a cold evening. Underwood was heading over to help his sister when the roads were flooded. He saw some other drivers get ____48____(stick), so he got out of his truck to help. “My belief is that if I have the ability to do good, then I should do it. There should be no excuse.” he said. Underwood wasn't out of his vehicle long before he heard a cry, “Someone was screaming, “My parents, my parents!” Moments later, a 12-year-old boy ran up to Underwood, ____49____(say) his parents were trapped and asked for help. The Hammonds went to get things from the basement when the walls failed ___50___(bear) the weight of rain and fell down, and they couldn’t escape. Worse still, the water was rising fast. Time was of extreme significance, so Underwood took action at once. Any inappropriate action could add more dangers. Luckily, Underwood had experience ____51____ a contractor (承包商). “Digging a hole in the living room floor, I knew it's a safe way." He said.
With physical strength, ____52____(patient), and a lot of bravery，Underwood saved their____53____(life). He said he did what anyone would do, but that’s not necessarily true. It's hard to put yourself in a dangerous way to rescue another. That's_____54_____ the American Red Cross honored him. Ann Otto, who was in charge of the 23rd Annual Acts of Courage Awards, said the Awards should go to heroes like Underwood who have acted_______55_______ (courage) and selflessly in a time of emergency.
【答案】46. Heroes
47. on 48. stuck
49. saying 50. to bear
51. as 52. patience
53. lives 54. why
55. courageously
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Underwood在一次暴风雨中，沉着勇敢地帮助了他人的故事，并被美国红十字会授予了荣誉。
【46题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：英雄有不同的外型来自不同的地点。此处作主语，根据come可知，主语应用复数名词heroes，置于句首，首字母大写。故填Heroes。
【47题详解】
考查介词。句意：一个寒冷的夜晚，他家附近刮起了暴风雨。表示在具体的上午、下午或晚上，用介词on。故填on。
【48题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他看到其他一些司机被困住了，于是他下车帮忙。固定搭配get+过去分词，表示“被……”。故填stuck。
【49题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：过了一会儿，一个12岁的男孩跑到安德伍德面前，说他的父母被困了，并请求帮助。空处为非谓语动词，与a 12-year-old boy为主动关系，应用现在分词。故填saying。
【50题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：哈蒙德一家去地下室取东西时，墙壁无法承受雨水的重量，倒塌了，他们无法逃脱。固定搭配fail to do sth“未能做某事”。故填to bear。
【51题详解】
考查介词。句意：幸运的是，安德伍德有承包商的经验。根据句意可知，表示“作为”，用介词as。故填as。
【52题详解】
考查名词。句意：凭借体力、耐心和勇气，安德伍德救了他们的命。With后接名词patience作宾语，不可数。故填patience。
【53题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：凭借体力、耐心和勇气，安德伍德救了他们的命。表示他们的生命，用复数形式，作宾语。故填lives。
【54题详解】
考查连接词。句意：这就是为什么美国红十字会表彰他。空处为表语从句连接词，表示原因，且表示“为什么”用连接副词why。故填why。
【55题详解】
考查副词。句意：23届年度勇气行为奖的负责人安·奥托说，该奖项应该授予像安德伍德这样在紧急情况下勇敢无私的英雄。此处修饰谓语动词，应用副词courageously，作状语。故填courageously。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
56. 假如你是希望中学的李华，负责本校英语周刊Agony Aunt Column。最近你收到一位名叫Tom的读者来信。他说自己较内向，有时还会因观点不和与同学发生争论，就交朋友一事他很苦恼。他希望Agony Aunt Column能给他一些建议。请你给Tom写一封回信，内容如下：
1.表示理解；
2.提出建议；
3.表达祝福。
注意： 1.词数 80 左右。 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
I’m Agony Aunt
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Agony Aunt
【答案】Dear Tom,
I’m Agony Aunt and I’ve just received your letter. There are quantities of readers facing the same issue, so I deeply understand your depression and concern. With effective solutions waiting for you, you can have a sigh of relief now.
Firstly, as a reserved person, it is suggested that you engage yourself in sports, such as football, where your skills and team spirit are more important and impressive than words, then friends come naturally. Secondly, keep in mind that different people have different preferences and points of view. Sometimes you just need to keep silent, listen and compromise. Whatever way you choose, remember argument will never destroy true friendships.
I sincerely hope you will soon go through the uncomfortable time. May true friends be around you.
Yours,
Agony Aunt
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给Tom写一封回信，就他的苦恼给他一些建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
面临：face →be faced with
重要的：important → essential
真诚地：sincerely →truly
经历：go through →undergo
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：With effective solutions waiting for you, you can have a sigh of relief now.
拓展句：Because there are effective solutions waiting for you, you can have a sigh of relief now.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Firstly, as a reserved person, it is suggested that you engage yourself in sports, such as football, where your skills and team spirit are more important and impressive than words, then friends come naturally.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I sincerely hope you will soon go through the uncomfortable time.（运用了宾语从句）
第二节 读后续写 （满分15分）
57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My 6-year-old brother, Mike and I were home watching cartoons while Mom and Dad were out shopping. I went to get some drink and left my brother in the living room. While pouring the drink, I heard something break. I rushed into the living room only to find that my brother had broken my mom’s favorite vase (花瓶). He stood frozen, repeatedly saying it was an accident.
Seeing his worried look, I didn’t want him to get into trouble, and then did what any big sister would do. I helped him fix the broken vase. I quickly ran and got some glue (胶水). Not knowing when Mom and Dad were going to be back, I had no time to waste. I carefully gathered up all the broken pieces on the floor and started to glue them together. It took me an hour to do it but I finally made it. Just when I thought it was over, then came the real disaster.
I did fix the vase. However, I had accidentally glued my hair to it! After walking to the bathroom, I was disappointed to see what used to be shiny and neat hair was now ruined. “My beautiful hair,” I cried. Realizing that there was no way to pull my hair from the vase, I grabbed a pair of scissors (剪刀). With every single hair I cut, I cried again. My hair was ruined and the vase looked as if a wig (假发) were attached to it! Although I promised my little brother that his big sister could deal with it, I had butterflies in my stomach. I placed the vase in the same place but at a different angle, hoping my mom wouldn’t discover it.
注意：1.续写词数应为120左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When hearing a key turn in the front door, Mike ran away, leaving me alone in the living room.
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【答案】范文
When hearing a key turn in the front door, Mike ran away, leaving me alone in the living room. At the sight of my strange hairstyle, my parents approached me, sensing something wrong. Finally, their eyes fell on my mom’s favorite vase, which was then decorated with my hair. “How did you break the vase ” she asked. As a big sister, I took the blame “ I’m sorry” . At that moment, Mike appeared with a look of shame and guilt on his face. “I broke it by accident. It was not my sister’s fault.” After a moment, knowing the truth, my mom took us in her arms, moved beyond words. Mike apologized to Mom again. But this vase will always be a reminder of the love that we share in my family.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和6岁的弟弟在父母去购物时在家看电视，在作者取一些饮品时，弟弟把妈妈最喜欢的花瓶打碎，作者把花瓶用胶水修好，结果不小心把头发粘到花瓶上，作者把头发剪掉，把头发给毁了，最后，作者把花瓶用不同的角度摆放在同一地方，希望不会被妈妈发现。
【详解】1.段落续写：
由提示的首句内容“听到前门钥匙转动的声音，迈克跑开了，把我一个人留在客厅。”可知，可描写爸爸妈妈回来后发现了花瓶被打破后的反应，以及知道真相后的举动。
2.续写线索：爸妈回来——发现花瓶——责问作者——弟弟出现——知道真相——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①接近：approach/get close to
②打碎：break/smash
③出现：appear/turn up/show up
情绪类
①感动：moved/touched
②羞愧：shame/blush
【点睛
[高分句型1]. At the sight of my strange hairstyle, my parents approached me, sensing something wrong. （运用了现在分词短语作状语）
[高分句型2]. Finally, their eyes fell on my mom’s favorite vase, which was then decorated with my hair. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型3]. But this vase will always be a reminder of the love that we share in my family. （运用了that引导的定语从句）
听力1-5ABAAA 6-10 CBCCC 11-15 BBCAB 16-20 CCBCA石嘴山三中2023学年高二年级第一学期英语第一次月考
（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
第Ⅰ卷 选择题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the dog doing now
A. Sleeping. B. Playing. C. Eating.
2. What does the man ask for
A. Salt. B. Sugar. C. Coffee.
3. Why won’t the woman watch the game with the man tonight
A. She has to work late. B. She wants to visit Sally. C. She doesn’t like basketball.
4. How much will the woman lend the man
A. 5. B. 7. C. 9.
5. Where will the speakers study tonight
A. At the man’s house. B. In the school library. C. At the house of the man’s sister.
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。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
6. What are Mei’s lessons about
A. Painting. B. Speaking Chinese. C. Drawing Chinese words.
7. How does Mei’s teacher help Mei
A. He makes the lessons easy. B. He makes learning fun. C. He tells her to be patient.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
8. What is the first problem the man thinks about the camera
A. It’s getting old. B. Water got into it. C. Something is wrong with the screen.
9. What does the man probably mean in the end
A. The camera is on the wrong setting.
B. The woman is good at taking photos.
C. There is nothing wrong with the camera.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
11. What does the man think of the woman’s idea
A. It’s smart. B. It’s against their traditions. C. It’ll make them stressed out.
12. Where do the speakers come from
A. Britain. B. China. C. America.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
13. What day is it today
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
14. What does the man hope to do this afternoon
A. Meet Yao Ming. B. Go for a job interview. C. Watch a basketball game.
15. What will Yao Ming talk about
A. What it’s like to be famous in the U.S.
B. Why it’s important to go to university.
C. How to start a successful basketball career.
16. How old was the woman when she first heard about Yao Ming
A. 4 years old. B. 7 years old. C. 8 years old.
听下面一段独白，回答小题。
17 Why did the speaker and her father first move to the U.S.
A. To learn English. B. To find good jobs. C. To live with their family.
18. What did the speaker want to be
A. A market owner. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.
19. Where did the speaker go to college
A. In San Francisco. B. In Los Angeles. C. In New York City.
20. How does the speech probably make the students feel
A. Encouraged. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four new books to read
The books that are included in this list can meet your reading needs at any time of year.
Nobody Will Tell You This but Me
Bess Kalb
In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her. Bobby was a powerful woman who should never be underestimated, and she was very knowledgeable about the family’s traditions and secrets. The book proves that family bonds can endure through generations and beyond death.
We Came Here to Shine
Susie Orman Schnall
We Came Here to Shine focuses on the strong female friendship between an aspiring journalist and an unlucky actress at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Leaning on each other, these two ambitious women struggled against adversity(困境) at a time when women had little say.
A Star Is Bored
Byron Lane
Favored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author’s experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress. The book follows Charlie Besson, the new assistant to the Hollywood icon, Kathi Kannon. Their three-year journey together is an unforgettable adventure that is funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful.
Fast Girls
Elise Hooper
The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world’s fastest female athletes. Beyond the athletic journey, they also aimed to challenge the social standards of what females can achieve.
1. Who is the character in Bess Kalb’s book
A. Bobby. B. Susie Orman Schnall.
C. Carrie Fisher. D. Betty Robinson.
2. What kind of book is A Star Is Bored
A. A biography. B. An industry report.
C. A real-life based novel. D. A fictional adventure story.
3. Which of the following books will you choose if you are interested in sports
A. We Came Here to Shine B. Nobody Will Tell You This but Me
C. A Star Is Bored D. Fast Girls
B
I had always dreamed of living and working in New York, which promised endless opportunities. But as soon as I arrived, I realized that my journey was going to be filled with countless setbacks and challenges.
My first major failure came when I landed my dream job at a famous company. However, after just a few months, I was let go due to budget cuts. I was shocked and felt like all of my hard work had been for nothing.
Determined to bounce back, I applied for a new job at another company. This time, things seemed to be going better. I was making progress and gaining valuable experience, but then I was suddenly laid off again due to company restructuring.
Feeling defeated and hopeless, I decided to take a break from the job search and focus on self-improvement. I enrolled in courses and attended workshops to learn new skills and expand my knowledge. But even with all of this effort, I still couldn’t find the right job.
One day, while searching online job listings, I found an opportunity that seemed too good to be true. It was a remote position that offered a competitive salary and flexible hours. Without hesitation, I applied and was thrilled when I received an offer letter.
However, as soon as I started working remotely, I realized that it wasn’t the same as being in an office with colleagues (同事) around me. I struggled to communicate effectively and found it difficult to stay motivated without the support of my team.
Despite these challenges, I refused to give up. I reached out to my colleagues and tried to build relationships with them through virtual meetings and social media. With their help and encouragement, I was able to adapt to the new environment and excel in my role. Looking back on my journey, I realized that success is not about avoiding failure, but rather about learning from it and persevering through the tough times. I encouraged others who may be facing similar challenges in their own careers to never give up on their dreams and to keep pushing forward even when things get tough.
4. How did the author feel about his journey when he arrived
A Better.
B. Promising.
C. Tough.
D. Well-paid.
5. What caused him to be laid off by the first company
A. Company restructuring.
B. Financial problems.
C. Being short of skills.
D. Working attitude.
6. Why did the author keep in touch with his colleagues
A. He wanted them not to give up.
B. He wanted to get support from them.
C. He wanted to be better than them.
D. He wanted to hold a meeting with them.
7. Which of the following can best describe the author
A. Perseverant.
B. Modest.
C. Imaginative.
D. Generous.
C
Another Winter Olympic Games officially came to a close, which means another closing ceremony was held. In each ceremony, there were moments of entertainment, celebration and reflection.
The “Moment of Remembrance” is a very important part of the closing ceremony, and for this year, the theme “A Willow Twig” presents the segment with Chinese characteristics.
The willow twig is a part of the willow tree, and in Chinese, the character for the willow tree is a homophone of the character liu, which means asking a person to stay when bidding farewell. Thus it symbolizes the sorrow of separation.
In ancient days,when two friends part, the traveling party will always receive a willow twig as a gift. The athletes were met with success, disappointments and historic memories, but it was time to depart. For the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, it was only fitting that the willow twig would be incorporated into the ceremony as the athletes depart to their respective countries.
The performers beautifully interacted with a LED floor to show imagery of the willow one that showed the emotional symbolism of “a bittersweet goodbye”. The theme of “one world, one family” continued to be evident through the Games as 365 different individuals all held a willow branch that represented “the unwavering spirit of remembering the departed through the 365 days of a year”.
The stage then turned into a beautiful shade of green, which was a symbol of the shifting of past negativity into the blossoming of a new day.
The return of spring focuses on moving forward and the positives in a post-pandemic world. It is clear that they hit the right note as the performance will be remembered for a long time to come.
8 What does the underlined word “segment” mean in Paragraph 2
A. Difference. B. Part. C. Role. D. Value.
9. What can we know about the willow twig from the passage
A. It is always used as gifts in races.
B. It can easily be found in all seasons.
C. It originates from the Chinese character liu.
D. It stands for great sadness of leaving each other.
10. What did the performers do in Paragraph 5
A. They connected the LED floor with the computer.
B. They decorated the floor with plastic willow branch.
C. They showed the images of the willow on the stage.
D. They played the song of the Winter Olympic Games for the audience.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards the performance in the last paragraph
A Positive. B. Indifferent. C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
D
Most people have probably read a book or seen a movie or show about an AI (Artificial Intelligence) or robot that has become so smart that it can take over the world. The AI in stories like this is known as an AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). A true AGI would be intelligent in many different areas and would be able to learn on its own. Currently there are no AGIs. Most experts believe it will be many years before an AGI could possibly be created.
Most current AI tools are good at just one task. But scientists have been working to improve AI models. The Al tool that’s gotten the most attention recently is ChatGPT, which allows users to “chat” with a powerful Large Language Model (LLM). When asked a question, ChatGPT answers quickly in perfect sentences. It makes up stories and games, writes essays, and much more.
ChatGPT appears to be extremely intelligent. But really, ChatGPT is simply guessing—based on its training information—which word is most likely to come next, over and over again. Last month, OpenAI announced a more powerful model—GPT-4. GPT-4 can create and explain jokes, and pass tests difficult for humans. GPT-4 has also been trained on pictures, and can be used in powerful ways. For example, it can create a working website from a description and a rough drawing of the site.
The rapid progress and more general skills of recent AI models worry some people. Last week, many computer experts published a letter calling for a six-month pause for any work on AI tools stronger than GPT-4 to make sure AI tools are safe.
However, some AI experts say the letter makes today’s AI tools sound more intelligent than they really are. Others say it’s more important to worry about real problems in current AI tools rather than imaginary ones in the future. Anyway, the letter has sent a strong warning that many people, including leaders, will be thinking about carefully.
12. What’s most experts’ opinion on an AGI
A. It is relatively easy to access. B. It lacks the ability to teach itself.
C. It takes time to turn it into reality. D. It is certain to take over the world.
13. Strictly speaking, what ChatGPT does is ________.
A. full of creativity B. pure guesswork
C. well worth promoting D. a reflection of high intelligence
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Not all AI experts agree with the letter.
B. The intelligence of today’s AI tools is understated.
C. Potential problems of future AI tools need attention.
D. The letter appeals for focus on real problems in current AI tools.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. Problems Resulting from AI Tools B. The Fast Development of AI Tools
C. Are AI Tools the Trend of the Future D. Are AI Tools Becoming Too Powerful
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
How do you choose a career For many people, it’s a big and scary question. Deciding on the right career path is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life. _____16_____ Don’t worry. Here is a practical guide on how to choose a career path.
List your skills.
No matter who you are, I know there are plenty of things that you do well in. Make a list of every single one that comes to mind. What subjects were you good at in school What talents do people praise you for _____17_____ Don’t leave out any skill, even if you don’t think it qualifies as a career skill. You never know how your unique set of strengths could transfer to a job.
Identify your passions.
Passion isn’t just a pipe dream. _____18_____ No one wants to do work that makes them feel like a zombie or a robot without thinking! Finding your passion doesn’t mean the work will always be easy, but it does mean you’ll be fulfilled while doing it. Make a list of the activities that bring you to life, energize you, inspire you, and make you lose track of time.
_____19_____
The next factor we need to consider is mission. Who are the people you most want to help What problems do you want to solve What causes inspire or concern you How have you been able to help people in ways that were meaningful to you These are important questions to ask yourself, because without having a deeper purpose or why behind your work, it will be hard to stay with it in the long term.
Do some research.
_____20_____ Here is where you could find out the minimum requirements for each profession educationally, physically and mentally. As you continue your research, prioritize jobs that are in line with your aspirations and dismiss ones that clash or have little in common with your strong attributes.
A. Address your concerns.
B. Figure out your motivation.
C. However, you need to achieve it by every means.
D. These are all clues that tell you what your strengths are.
E. Detailed survey about the listed careers is of great importance.
F. It’s a very real and necessary part of doing a job that’s meaningful to you.
G. With endless career options available, making the right choice can be challenging.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15）
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。
It was my mother who worked alone to support our family. A car was badly needed but we just couldn’t _____21_____ one. One day, our neighbors, the Whites, offered my mother an envelope with $500 inside. My mother wouldn’t _____22_____, saying she couldn’t possibly repay them.
Mr. White smiled at her _____23_____, “Don’t worry about _____24_____ the money. When times are better, just help someone else in need. “
My mother took his advice _____25_____. A year later, my mother brought home a poor woman who was trying to reunite with her only relative but lost all her money. My mother knew it was time to pay forward our neighbors’ _____26_____
My mother put the woman up for the night. Later, I saw her _____27_____ her purse. That’s all her money _____28_____ I saw a look of determination upon her face. _____29_____, the young mother called her aunt, which brought me to tears too.
Through the years, times continued to be ______30______ for us. Despite this, again and again, I saw my mother ______31______, offering help in different ways. Decades have passed since our neighbors came to us with their ______32______. I try to follow their ______33______, helping a little here and there. I’m hoping, in turn, my own children will get the sweet ______34______ I did from my dear neighbors and mother: Acts of kindness, however small, can make a big ______35______.
21. A. drive B. change C. afford D. select
22. A. agree B. accept C. respond D. hesitate
23. A. jokes B. protests C. expectations D. conversations
24. A. saving up B. paying back C. setting aside D. handing in
25. A. badly B. lightly C. seriously D. personally
26. A. respect B. generosity C. determination D. patience
27. A. hide B. empty C. value D. hold
28. A. so B. yet C. though D. since
29. A. Tearful B. Guilty C. Fearful D. Satisfied
30. A. tough B. familiar C. different D. ordinary
31. A. sign up B. check out C. pack up D. reach out
32. A. role B. gift C. status D. reward
33. A. order B. advice C. example D. occupation
34. A. record B. appreciation C. lesson D. company
35. A. choice B. effort C. decision D. difference
第II卷 非选择题
第二节（共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）
根据括号内英语提示词用适当的形式填空。
36. They worked together and managed _________ (resolve) conflicts through the communication.(所给词的适当形式填空)
37. It’s___________(understand) in that situation, but we should always think before we speak. (所给词的适当形式填空)
38. The foundation _________ (fund) by a Swiss businessman named Henry has aided millions of people in need. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. Riley has a hard time ______ (adjust) to her new surroundings. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. The company can’t function properly because there is no __________(effect) management. (所给词的适当形式填空)
41. As the outside of the star ___________ (sink) toward the center, the star gets smaller and smaller. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. _______ (determine) to help, Ryan started to persuade his friends to donate money. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. We all _____ (beneficial) from the support and help of your volunteer charity since it was set up. (所给词的适当形式填空)
44. She leapt into the water and saved the drowning child without ________ (hesitate). (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. The Gold Rush was one of the most ____________ (significance) events in California’s history. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第三节（共10小题；每题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。
____46____ (hero) come in different shapes and sites. Some are born to give others a hand. Then there are the people who just happen to be in the right place at the right time. That was the case for John Underwood.
A storm broke near his home ____47____ a cold evening. Underwood was heading over to help his sister when the roads were flooded. He saw some other drivers get ____48____(stick), so he got out of his truck to help. “My belief is that if I have the ability to do good, then I should do it. There should be no excuse.” he said. Underwood wasn't out of his vehicle long before he heard a cry, “Someone was screaming, “My parents, my parents!” Moments later, a 12-year-old boy ran up to Underwood, ____49____(say) his parents were trapped and asked for help. The Hammonds went to get things from the basement when the walls failed ___50___(bear) the weight of rain and fell down, and they couldn’t escape. Worse still, the water was rising fast. Time was of extreme significance, so Underwood took action at once. Any inappropriate action could add more dangers. Luckily, Underwood had experience ____51____ a contractor (承包商). “Digging a hole in the living room floor, I knew it's a safe way." He said.
With physical strength, ____52____(patient), and a lot of bravery，Underwood saved their____53____(life). He said he did what anyone would do, but that’s not necessarily true. It's hard to put yourself in a dangerous way to rescue another. That's_____54_____ the American Red Cross honored him. Ann Otto, who was in charge of the 23rd Annual Acts of Courage Awards, said the Awards should go to heroes like Underwood who have acted_______55_______ (courage) and selflessly in a time of emergency.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
56. 假如你是希望中学的李华，负责本校英语周刊Agony Aunt Column。最近你收到一位名叫Tom的读者来信。他说自己较内向，有时还会因观点不和与同学发生争论，就交朋友一事他很苦恼。他希望Agony Aunt Column能给他一些建议。请你给Tom写一封回信，内容如下：
1.表示理解；
2.提出建议；
3.表达祝福。
注意： 1.词数 80 左右。 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
I’m Agony Aunt
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Agony Aunt
第二节 读后续写 （满分15分）
57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My 6-year-old brother, Mike and I were home watching cartoons while Mom and Dad were out shopping. I went to get some drink and left my brother in the living room. While pouring the drink, I heard something break. I rushed into the living room only to find that my brother had broken my mom’s favorite vase (花瓶). He stood frozen, repeatedly saying it was an accident.
Seeing his worried look, I didn’t want him to get into trouble, and then did what any big sister would do. I helped him fix the broken vase. I quickly ran and got some glue (胶水). Not knowing when Mom and Dad were going to be back, I had no time to waste. I carefully gathered up all the broken pieces on the floor and started to glue them together. It took me an hour to do it but I finally made it. Just when I thought it was over, then came the real disaster.
I did fix the vase. However, I had accidentally glued my hair to it! After walking to the bathroom, I was disappointed to see what used to be shiny and neat hair was now ruined. “My beautiful hair,” I cried. Realizing that there was no way to pull my hair from the vase, I grabbed a pair of scissors (剪刀). With every single hair I cut, I cried again. My hair was ruined and the vase looked as if a wig (假发) were attached to it! Although I promised my little brother that his big sister could deal with it, I had butterflies in my stomach. I placed the vase in the same place but at a different angle, hoping my mom wouldn’t discover it.
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When hearing a key turn in the front door, Mike ran away, leaving me alone in the living room.
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