科尔沁左翼中旗实验高级中学
2022-2023学年上学期高三年级期中英语试卷
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
GREAT BOOKS TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
Here is a shortened list of books sponsored by the magazines TIME and TIME for Kids that are suitable for primary schoolers. To make the list, we considered how age-appropriate the material was, and whether the tone and story line left the reader feeling engaged and empowered rather than anxious or confused.
Experts recommend the youngest kids to read books that explore the beauty and fragility (脆弱) of nature. When developing an appreciation for the world around them, they can switch to books that show the cause and effect of how humans treat our planet, and why it’s important to respect the environment. For older primary school kids, picture books can illustrate how our use of fossil (化石) fuels contributes to global warming. Most of the books on the list also offer lessons about how children, families, schools, and communities can make a difference.
THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET By April Pulley Sayre This photography book shows to us plants animals and landscapes in vivid colors and descriptions. From up-close images of insects to pictures of mountain ranges, the pages introduce children to the planets’ diversity in a simple but effective way. THE LORAX By Dr. Seuss Thanks to its rhyme, and whimsical illustration, this classic tale is suitable for young children who can grasp the scarcity of natural resources, and also older kids who can see a danger in valuing profits over long-term environmental harm.
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS By Carole Lindstrom A tribute to native tribes that are protecting the planet, this book vividly shows the harms of oil pipelines. Kids will see the value of community action, while adults will recognize the story of the native tribes Standing Rock Sioux’s fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING By Robert E. Wells This book introduces the greenhouse effect with illustrations showing how sunlight gets trapped. It then explains fossil-fuel energy, and our reliance on it for electricity and transportation. The pages are full of science.
1. To make the book list for kids, what should be considered first
A. Confusing story line. B. The tone of anxiety.
C. The books sponsorship. D. Age-appropriate content.
2. What can kids learn from the book “WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS”
A. They can see the value of community action.
B. They can know how to protect the native tribes.
C. They can recognize the story of the native tribes.
D. They can understand the importance of oil pipelines.
3. Which book explains how the greenhouse effect come into existence
A. THE LORAX
B. WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS
C. POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING
D. THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本教孩子们气候变化的好书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“To make the list, we considered how age-appropriate the material was, and whether the tone and story line left the reader feeling engaged and empowered rather than anxious or confused.(为了制作这个列表，我们考虑了材料是否适合年龄，以及语调和故事情节是否让读者感到投入和赋权，而不是焦虑或困惑)”可知，为儿童制定书单时，应首先考虑适合儿童年龄的内容。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS部分中的“Kids will see the value of community action, while adults will recognize the story of the native tribes Standing Rock Sioux’s fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline.(孩子们将看到社区行动的价值，而成年人将认识到当地部落Standing Rock Sioux对抗达科他管道的故事)”可知，孩子们能从《我们是水的保护者》这本书中学到社区行动的价值。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING 部分中的“This book introduces the greenhouse effect with illustrations showing how sunlight gets trapped.(这本书通过插图介绍了温室效应，展示了阳光是如何被捕获的)”可知，POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING 解释了温室效应是如何产生的。故选C。
B
“You should get a cat, ”my therapist(治疗专家)said. “A cat ” I couldn’t even look after myself. . I took a deep breath and carefully considered the idea of welcoming a feline (猫科的)friend into my life. This seemed like too easy a fix for the fact that I couldn’t leave the house without bursting into tears.
When my partner and I found Cinnamon, her adoption profile made her out as the perfect kitten. We filled out the paperwork and prepared for her arrival.
When she came home, it became increasingly obvious that Cinnamon didn’t understand “no”, “stop it” or “don’t do that”. She was the worst cat I’ve ever owned. I was beginning to doubt my therapist’s advice.
After visiting our vet, she concluded that Cinnamon just wanted our attention. She fought tooth and nail to get a bite of our meals. She’d fearlessly lick sharp knives when left unattended for a split second. Cinnamon stole my heart with her bravery and kept me busier than I’d ever expected.
We decided to start taking her for walks. I could barely leave the house before, but my heart couldn’t say no to Cinnamon. Cinnamon showed me what bravery looked like. She didn’t stop to consider every possible outcome of a situation; she simply went for it. If there was a dog at a park, she would run toward it. She jumped without knowing where she would land. She loved adventure. I found myself mirroring her behavior after a while, jumping out of bed without a second thought. I began to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning.
Cinnamon unfortunately passed away after a medical accident. I’m no stranger to sadness or grief, but losing my pet so suddenly was the most confusing emotional experience I’ve had to date. She no longer wakes me up at 5 am begging for breakfast, but she’s still the reason I get up every morning.
Our time is often cut unpredictably, unmistakably short. It would be a shame to live life being anything less than brave and adventurous.
4. Why did the author’s therapist recommend that she get a cat
A. To learn how to interact with animals. B. To help the author fill up her spare time;
C. To solve the author’s fear of going out. D. To distract the author’s attention from her pain.
5. How did the author feel at first after Cinnamon came home
A. Thrilled. B. Amazed. C. Pleased. D. Disappointed.
6. What can be inferred from the text
A. Walking Cinnamon outdoors became an adventure for the author.
B. The author was positively affected by Cinnamon’s courageous behavior.
C. Cinnamon loved going outside and took consequences into consideration.
D. The author decided to take Cinnamon outside as she was too troublesome to stay in.
7. What did the author want to convey in this text
A. Life is short and unpredictable. B. The loss of a pet can be painful.
C. We should have the courage to take risks. D. Animal-assisted therapy is the best cure for mental illness.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者接受医生的建议，养了一只猫，感受到了猫带来的积极影响，并了解到人们应该拥有冒险的勇气。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“This seemed like too easy a fix for the fact that I couldn’t leave the house without bursting into tears.(这看起来像是太容易的一个解决办法了，对于我一离开家就会哭这个事实而言。)”可知，作者的治疗师建议她养一只猫是为了解决作者对于外出的恐惧。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“She was the worst cat I’ve ever owned. I was beginning to doubt my therapist’s advice.(她是我养过的最糟糕的猫。我开始怀疑我的治疗师的建议。)”可知，在Cinnamon到家后，作者最初的感觉是失望的。故选D项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“We decided to start taking her for walks. I could barely leave the house before, but my heart couldn’t say no to Cinnamon. Cinnamon showed me what bravery looked like. She didn’t stop to consider every possible outcome of a situation; she simply went for it. If there was a dog at a park, she would run toward it. She jumped without knowing where she would land. She loved adventure.I found myself mirroring her behavior after a while, jumping out of bed without a second thought. I began to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning.(我们决定开始带她去散步。之前我几乎不敢出门，但我的心无法拒绝小桂子。小桂子让我见识了什么是勇敢。她没有停下来考虑情况的每一种可能的结果;她干脆就去做了。如果公园里有只狗，她就会跑过去。她跳了下去，不知道会落在哪里。她喜欢冒险。过了一会儿，我发现自己在模仿她的行为，不假思索地从床上跳了起来。我开始找到早上起床的动力。)”可知，本段主要讲述了Cinnamon是如何对作者产生积极影响的。可知作者被桂皮勇敢的行为积极影响。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“It would be a shame to live life being anything less than brave and adventurous.(如果生活中没有勇气和冒险精神，那将是一种遗憾。)”以及文章内容可知，作者希望通过本篇文章告诉读者，人们都应该有冒险的勇气。故选C项。
C
Robots are slowly entering the field of real-time multitasking, but before they can make it, their computing system must be updated.
“To truly cross that bridge, the robot needs high computing power, high-making speed, low power consumption, high flexibility of resource scheduling, and user-friendly computing parts, so as to run algorithms (算法) locally in real time,” Shi Luping, a professor at Tsinghua University and Ma Songchen, a Tsinghua Ph.D. candidate wrote in an email.
Right now, processing units cannot efficiently meet AI’s needs for economical and adaptable processing. But neuromorphic (神经形态的) systems could be a solution. To invent a new neuromorphic computing system that can completely support the networks, Ma and his colleagues first created a framework called Rivulet. “It’s challenging to design robot-friendly equipment, and there are few multitasking professors specifically designed for intelligent robots,” wrote Shi and Ma. “We think of how we process information to make decisions reflexively — it’s the quality of brain regions. Then we came up with a Rivulet model, which enables multiple network tasks to schedule resources on the chip efficiently and flexibly.”
Employing the Rivulet model, the scientists built an electronic chip labeled TianjicX, as well as additional software. They put both into a mobile robot named Tianjiecat and ran it through a cat-and-mouse game. During the game, Tianjiecat had to carry out a variety of AI instructions to catch the robot mouse, which moved randomly (任意地) within a space with barriers using visual recognition and sound detection. Analysis showed TianjicX decreased the amount of power Tianjiecat used by half while processing information and significantly cut down on delays between making decisions and acting on them.
“We provide an exploration platform for AI researchers and promote the study of brain inspired intelligence,” wrote Shi. “Our platform also has great potential to be applied in edge computing scenes due to its ability of multitask processing, such as autonomous driving and the Internet Things.”
8. Which is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2
A. Basics of computing systems. B. Challenges in developing AI.
C. The secret to robots’ multitasking. D. The tendency toward multitasking.
9. Where did the scientists get the idea of Rivulet
A. From their life experiences. B. From the cat-and-mouse game.
C. From the feature of human brains. D. From the invention of neuromorphic systems.
10. How does the chip function in the game
A. By controlling movements of the robot mouse. B. By sending out comprehensive AI instructions.
C. By enabling Tianjiecat to avoid barriers accurately. D. By lowering energy and time Tianjiecat consumes.
11. What do Shi’s words imply in the last paragraph
A. Multitasking is essential in many fields. B. Current AI research is far from satisfactory.
C. AI has appeared in many real-life situations. D. The new system will have wide applications.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. D 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了清华大学科研人员研发出的TianjicX芯片和相关软件在智能机器人Tianjicat上的应用，以及这些研究成果的应用前景。
【8题详解】
段落大意题。根据第一段“Robots are slowly entering the field of real-time multitasking, but before they can make it, their computing system must be updated.(机器人正在慢慢进入实时多任务领域，但在他们能够做到这一点之前，必须更新其计算系统)”和第二段中“To truly cross that bridge, the robot needs high computing power, high-making speed, low power consumption, high flexibility of resource scheduling, and user-friendly computing parts, so as to run algorithms (算法) locally in real time(要真正跨越这座桥，机器人需要高计算能力、高决策速度、低功耗、资源调度的高度灵活性和易于使用的计算部件，以便在本地实时运行算法)”可知，第二段主要讨论了机器人多任务处理的秘诀。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“We think of how we process information to make decisions reflexively — it’s the quality of brain regions. Then we came up with a Rivulet model, which enables multiple network tasks to schedule resources on the chip efficiently and flexibly.(我们思考我们是如何处理信息以反射性地做出决定的——这是大脑区域的质量。然后我们提出了一个Rivulet模型，它使多个网络任务能够高效灵活地调度芯片上的资源)”可知，科学家们想到人脑是如何处理信息以本能地作出决定的，然后他们提出了创建Rivulet模型的想法。由此可知，科学家们从人脑的特征中得到了Rivulet模型的想法。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Analysis showed TianjicX decreased the amount of power Tianjiecat used by half while processing information and significantly cut down on delays between making decisions and acting on them.(分析显示，TianjicX在处理信息时将Tianjicat使用的能量减少了一半，并显著减少了决策和执行决策之间的延迟)”可知，TianjicX在游戏过程中减少了Tianjicat消耗的能量和决策和行动之间的延迟。由此可知，通过减少Tianjicat所消耗的功率和时间，实现了芯片在游戏中的功能。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中施路平的话“Our platform also has great potential to be applied in edge computing scenes due to its ability of multitask processing, such as autonomous driving and the Internet Things.(由于我们的平台具有多任务处理能力，例如自动驾驶和物联网，我们的平台在边缘计算场景中也有很大的应用潜力)”可推知，这一新系统有广泛的应用价值。故选D。
D
While many local teens spent their summers playing by the pool, Shea Frenyea-Provost brought her talents to life, leaving a lasting memory for years to come.
After five weeks, the 15-year-old’s artwork is now on show in People’s Park for all to see as the Village of Dannemora’s first outdoor mural(壁画)-symbolic of the ongoing efforts to give new energy to the village and all it has to offer.
For the young artist，the project took her out of the comfort zone(舒适区)-going from colored pencils and sketchbooks(素描本)to her first life-size mural- the first in what will now become a series of projects between the local teen and village.
With her mom active in the village’s growing Beautification Committee, Shea also got involved with volunteering. After seeing Shea’s sketches during the early stages of the mural planning, Tina Leduc, director of Beautification Committee, was awed by her talent and knew she was a perfect fit for the project.
With the help of her family, Shea was soon set up with her very own studio, where she spent weeks researching the Luna moth(蛾)，observing its outline and perfecting each final detail. “I used a projector(投影仪)to observe the moth for weeks and researched native plants in our area and the rest I really ended up doing freehand,“ Shea said, pointing to the fine lines of the climbing grape plants and moth antennas(触角).
For the Beautification Committee and villagers alike, her work has brought a welcomed new addition to the park while clearly showing her bright artistic future ahead. “She’s just such a natural,” said Leduc, who offered beginning guidance, otherwise leaving the creativity and design to the promising young artist. “I feel this is just the beginning for her. I know it is. We’re going to see so much from her.”
12 What can we learn about Shea’s mural
A. It is the first indoor mural in her village.
B. It shows the history of her village.
C. It took her a month to complete.
D. It was a real challenge for her.
13. What does the underlined word “awed” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Amazed B. Encouraged
C. Changed D. Affected
14. Which of the following can best describe Shea
A. Creative and humorous.
B. Polite and generous.
C. Talented and patient.
D. Experienced and professional.
15. What does Leduc say about Shea’s artwork
A. It will inspire more kids to do art.
B. It promises a bright future for her.
C. It will attract more foreign visitors to the village.
D. It raises the villagers’ awareness of environmental protection.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。主要介绍了Shea frenyah如何完成了她的第一幅户外壁画，以及其所代表的意义。
12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“For the young artist，the project took her out of the comfort zone-going from colored pencils and sketchbooks to her first life-size mural- the first in what will now become a series of projects between the local teen and village.(对于这位年轻的艺术家来说，这个项目让她走出了舒适区——从彩色铅笔和速写本到她的第一幅真人大小的壁画——这是她现在将成为当地青少年和村庄之间一系列项目的第一个)”可知，这个项目让她走出了舒适区，所以对她来说是一个挑战。故选D项。
【13题详解】
词义猜测题。根据后文“knew she was a perfect fit for the project.(知道她是这个项目的完美人选)”可知，Tina Leduc认为Shea是这个项目的完美人选，所以对她的天赋是感到惊奇的，awed和A项“Amazed”意为“惊奇的”意思相近。故选A项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“After seeing Shea’s sketches during the early stages of the mural planning, Tina Leduc, director of Beautification Committee, was awed by her talent and knew she was a perfect fit for the project.(在壁画规划的早期阶段，美化委员会主任蒂娜·勒杜克(Tina Leduc)看到了谢伊的草图后，对她的才华感到惊奇，并知道她是这个项目的完美人选)”可知，Shea是有才华的，根据第五段中““I used a projector to observe the moth for weeks and researched native plants in our area and the rest I really ended up doing freehand,“ Shea said, pointing to the fine lines of the climbing grape plants and moth antennas.(“我用投影仪观察了几个星期，研究了我们地区的本地植物，剩下的我都是徒手完成的，”谢伊指着藤本葡萄植株和飞蛾天线上的细纹说)”可知，Shea花了几个星期的时间去观察当地植物，并徒手完成，说明她是有耐心的。故选C项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“For the Beautification Committee and villagers alike, her work has brought a welcomed new addition to the park while clearly showing her bright artistic future ahead. “She’s just such a natural,” said Leduc, who offered beginning guidance, otherwise leaving the creativity and design to the promising young artist. “I feel this is just the beginning for her. I know it is. We’re going to see so much from her.”(对于美化委员会和村民来说，她的作品为公园带来了一个受欢迎的新成员，同时也清楚地展示了她光明的艺术前景。勒杜克说:“她真是个天才。”勒杜克提供了初步指导，其他方面则把创意和设计交给这位有前途的年轻艺术家。“我觉得这对她来说只是个开始。我知道。我们将从她身上看到很多东西。”)”可知，勒杜克认为谢伊的作品为她带来了光明的未来。故选B项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Back pain can make it difficult for many people to function in everyday life. ___16___ If you suffer from back pain, read on for four everyday fixes.
Our bodies need adequate movement throughout the day to avoid the stiffness that contributes to aches and pains. If the weather is good, don't hunt for the nearest parking spot; don't take the elevator when you have the option of one or two flights of stairs. When you need to sit for long periods, set a timer to get up every hour and be active for just a few minutes. ___17___
When we overuse our dominant side, we create muscle patterns of weakness and tension that increase pain, especially in our backs. Consider the actions you take repeatedly throughout the day that shift your weight to one side. ___18___ And use your opposite hand every so often for basic activities, such as opening doors.
Psychological stress is a noted risk factor for back pain, according to research. Most mental stress is caused by focusing on the past or future. ___19___ A few minutes a day of mindfulness can go a long way toward minimizing the impact of stress. Additionally, mindfulness practices like tai chi have all shown effectiveness in reducing back pain.
___20___ That is, you can create a game plan of daily activities to practice for back health. If your back hurts at the end of the day, don't just decide it was a “bad” day. Ask yourself if you practiced the activities to help you avoid the stress and tension. Taking an active, daily-life approach to maintaining a healthy body is the key to keeping back pain at bay.
A. Switch sides when you carry things.
B. It affects how you move, feel and think.
C. You should learn more about the cause of your pain.
D. Approach the health of your back as a responsibility.
E. So actively being mindful of the present reduces stress.
F. You'd better take a quick break to check in with your breathing.
G. More minutes of movement add up to big health benefits over time.
【答案】16. B 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些缓解背部疼痛的方法。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Back pain can make it difficult for many people to function in everyday life.(背部疼痛会使许多人在日常生活中难以正常工作)”可知，本句继续说明背部疼痛对人们的影响，B选项中It指代上文Back pain。故B选项“它影响你的行动、感觉和思考”符合语境，故选B。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Our bodies need adequate movement throughout the day to avoid the stiffness that contributes to aches and pains. If the weather is good, don't hunt for the nearest parking spot; don't take the elevator when you have the option of one or two flights of stairs. When you need to sit for long periods, set a timer to get up every hour and be active for just a few minutes.(我们的身体在一天中需要足够的运动，以避免导致疼痛的僵硬。如果天气很好，不要寻找最近的停车位；如果你可以选择一段或两段楼梯，就不要乘电梯。当你需要长时间坐着的时候，设置一个计时器，每小时起来活动几分钟)”可知，本段主要说明了尽量多运动，本句为本段最后一句，应继续说明运动的影响：对健康有很大的好处。故G选项“随着时间的推移，运动时间的增加对健康有很大的好处”符合语境，故选G。
【18题详解】
根据上文“When we overuse our dominant side, we create muscle patterns of weakness and tension that increase pain, especially in our backs. Consider the actions you take repeatedly throughout the day that shift your weight to one side.(当我们过度使用惯用的那一侧时，我们就会产生肌肉无力和紧张的模式，增加疼痛，尤其是在我们的背部。考虑一下你每天重复做的那些让你的体重向一边转移的动作)”以及后文“And use your opposite hand every so often for basic activities, such as opening doors.(经常用另一只手做一些基本的动作，比如开门)”可知，上文提到“考虑一下你每天重复做的那些让你的体重向一边转移的动作”，即换边使用手，故A选项“拿东西的时候换一边”符合语境，故选A。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Psychological stress is a noted risk factor for back pain, according to research. Most mental stress is caused by focusing on the past or future.(研究表明，心理压力是背痛的一个重要风险因素。大多数精神压力都是由关注过去或未来引起的)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出应关注当下。故E选项“所以积极地关注当下可以减少压力”符合语境，故选E。
【20题详解】
根据后文“That is, you can create a game plan of daily activities to practice for back health. If your back hurts at the end of the day, don't just decide it was a “bad” day. Ask yourself if you practiced the activities to help you avoid the stress and tension. Taking an active, daily-life approach to maintaining a healthy body is the key to keeping back pain at bay.(也就是说，你可以制定一个日常活动的游戏计划来练习背部健康。如果你在一天结束的时候背痛，不要只是认为这是“糟糕的一天”。问问自己，你是否练习过这些活动来帮助你避免压力和紧张。采取积极的日常生活方式来保持健康的身体是控制背痛的关键)”可知，后文提到制定一个日常活动的游戏计划来练习背部健康，即保持背部健康看作一项任何或是责任。故D选项“把保持背部健康视为一种责任”符合语境，故选D。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On July 10, 1980, I was aboard an old destroyer (驱逐舰), sailing from Singapore to the Philippines. The day was grey with threatening clouds. There was a typhoon ____21____ our way. All of us were looking forward to arriving in the Philippines as quickly as possible.
Suddenly, the lookout ____22____ an object floating. He announced that it was a boat with many people on it in a ____23____ area with reefs (礁石). The captain announced that we were heading towards the boat to offer ____24____. Everyone prepared for the possible rescue. I made my way to the back end of the ship. The ship ____25____. But along the way, I heard most of the crew were ____26____ about assisting the people. And I even heard an engineer ____27____ said, “We ought to leave them out there to die!”
We got close to the boat and sent out the whaleboat with a small crew to ____28____ it out further. The crew reported back it was an old wooden boat ____29____ with about 50 men, women and children, who were very weak. Our ship became even more _____30_____ after that news. Some gathered any dry clothes they could _____31_____ and I prepared the area for rest and all the medical items.
We _____32_____ got alongside the boat, and the first thing I noticed was the strange sound of babies crying. Then came the sound of the men and women excitedly talking with pain in their voices. All their faces _____33_____ great tiredness. We helped get them _____34_____. The weakest received _____35_____ while the rest got a place to rest.
During those hours after the _____36_____, I noticed a big change in the _____37_____ of the crew. The same _____38_____ even helped in caring a baby girl. Outside, the weather was growing worse, but inside, everything felt _____39_____ and pleasant. Our new friends were very happy as if they were on a luxury ship _____40_____ an old destroyer.
21. A. blocking B. passing C. heading D. sweeping
22. A. spotted B. recognized C. got D. confirmed
23. A. vast B. narrow C. remote D. dangerous
24. A. comfort B. guidance C. convenience D. assistance
25. A. turned around B. came alive C. broke down D. pulled out
26. A. complaining B. concerning C. quarreling D. setting
27. A. mercifully B. angrily C. casually D. nervously
28. A. check B. carry C. knock D. help
29. A. equipped B. surrounded C. crowded D. occupied
30. A. secured B. refreshed C. disturbed D. prepared
31. A. spare B. sew C. change D. wear
32. A. accidentally B. secretly C. naturally D. finally
33. A. covered B. reflected C. predicted D. produced
34. A. recovered B. motivated C. settled D. appreciated
35. A. support B. permission C. treatment D. favor
36. A. typhoon B. rescue C. search D. adventure
37. A. patience B. attitude C. speech D. attention
38. A. engineer B. captain C. crew D. lookout
39. A. tiring B. cold C. warm D. clear
40. A. apart from B. in spite of C. by means of D. instead of
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C 36. B 37. B 38. A 39. C 40. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。作者所在的驱逐舰在台风来之前正赶往菲律宾的途中，发现了一艘旧木船，船上挤满了大约50名男子、妇女和儿童，他们都很虚弱，驱逐舰对他们进行了援救，把他们安置在驱逐舰上。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有台风朝我们这边来了。A. blocking阻挡；B. passing通过；C. heading朝（某方向）行进；D. sweeping扫。根据上一句“The day was grey with threatening clouds. (那天灰蒙蒙的，乌云密布)”以及下一句“All of us were looking forward to arriving in the Philippines as quickly as possible. (我们所有人都期待着尽快抵达菲律宾)”可知，因为天气问题，台风在即，大家希望尽快到达菲律宾，heading符合语境。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：突然，瞭望员发现了一个漂浮的物体。A. spotted发现；B. recognized识别；C. got得到；D. confirmed确认。根据下文“He announced that it was a boat with many people on it in a ____3____ area with reefs (礁石). (他宣布，这是一艘船，在一个有暗礁的危险地区，上面有很多人)”以及本句的主语the lookout可知，瞭望员负责观察周边海上状况，发现了（spotted）海面上的漂浮物。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他宣布，那是一艘船，在一个有暗礁的危险地区，上面有很多人。A. vast广阔的；B. narrow狭窄的；C. remote偏远的；D. dangerous危险的。根据下句“The captain announced that we were heading towards the boat to offer ____4____. Everyone prepared for the possible rescue. (船长宣布我们要向船上提供援助。每个人都为可能的救援做好了准备)”可知，对方船只需要救援，说明他们身处险境（dangerous）。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：船长宣布我们正前往那艘船去提供援助。A. comfort舒适；B. guidance指导；C. convenience便利；D. assistance援助。根据上一句“He announced that it was a boat with many people on it in a ____3____ area with reefs (礁石). (他宣布，那是一艘船，在一个有暗礁的危险地区，上面有很多人)”以及下文“But along the way, I heard most of the crew were ____6____ about assisting the people. (但在路上，我听到大多数船员都在抱怨帮助人们)”中的assisting可知，对方船只在有暗礁的险境中，船长宣布去援助（assistance）。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：这艘船热闹起来。A. turned around转向反方向；B. came alive热闹起来；C. broke down抛锚；D. pulled out渡过难关。根据上文“The captain announced that we were heading towards the boat to offer ____4____. Everyone prepared for the possible rescue. (船长宣布我们要向船上提供援助。每个人都为可能的救援做好了准备)”可知，整条船上的人员动了起来，准备去救助对方船只，船上热闹起来，came alive符合语境。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在路上，我听到大多数船员都在抱怨帮助那些人。A. complaining抱怨；B. concerning使担心；C. quarreling争吵；D. setting设置。根据上文“There was a typhoon ____1____ our way. All of us were looking forward to arriving in the Philippines as quickly as possible. (有台风朝我们这边来了。我们所有人都盼望着尽快到达菲律宾)”,以及下文“And I even heard an engineer ____7____ said, ‘We ought to leave them out there to die!’ (我甚至听到一位工程师愤怒地说：‘我们应该让他们在外面等死！’)”可知，台风即将到来，船长还命令救援对方船只，船员们会心生抱怨（complaining），此处考查complain about，意为“抱怨”。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我甚至听到一个工程师生气地说：“我们应该让他们在外面等死！”A. mercifully仁慈地；B. angrily生气地；C. casually漫不经心地；D. nervously紧张地。根据上文“But along the way, I heard most of the crew were ____6____ about assisting the people. (但在路上，我听到大多数船员都在抱怨帮助人们)”可知，因为有怨言，所以说话时带有怒气（angrily）。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们靠近了那艘船，派了一艘捕鲸船和一小队船员去进一步检查。A. check检查；B. carry携带；C. knock敲；D. help帮助。此处考查动词短语check out，意为“检验”，根据下文“The crew reported back it was an old wooden boat ____9____ with about 50 men, women and children, who were very weak. (船员们报告说，这是一艘旧木船，船上挤满了大约50名男子、妇女和儿童，他们都很虚弱)”可知，驱逐舰放了一个捕鲸船过去检查（check out），回来报告了对方船只的状况。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：船员们报告说，这是一艘旧木船，船上挤满了大约50名男子、妇女和儿童，他们都很虚弱。A. equipped装备；B. surrounded包围；C. crowded挤满；D. occupied占用。根据上文“He announced that it was a boat with many people on it in a ____3____ area with reefs (礁石). (他宣布，那是一艘船，在一个有暗礁的危险地区，上面有很多人)”可知，船上挤满了人。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这个消息一出，我们的船就准备得更充分了。A. secured有担保的；B. refreshed神清气爽的；C. disturbed受干扰的；D. prepared有准备的。根据上文“The captain announced that we were heading towards the boat to offer ____4____. Everyone prepared for the possible rescue. (船长宣布我们要向船上提供援助。每个人都为可能的救援做好了准备)”中的prepared为复现词，以及“The crew reported back it was an old wooden boat ____9____ with about 50 men, women and children, who were very weak. (船员们报告说，这是一艘旧木船，船上挤满了大约50名男子、妇女和儿童，他们都很虚弱)”可知，本来就在做救援准备工作的船员们得知了对方船上的状况后，做的准备工作（prepared）更加充分。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一些人收集了他们能匀出干衣服，我准备好了休息的地方和所有的医疗用品。A. spare匀出；B. sew缝制；C. change更换；D. wear磨损。根据上文“Our ship became even more ____10____ after that news. (这个消息一出，我们的船就准备得更充分了)”以及句中的dry clothes可知，船员把自己的干的衣服匀出来（spare），到时候提供给对方穿。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们终于到了船边，我注意到的第一件事是婴儿啼哭的奇怪声音。A. accidentally偶然地；B. secretly秘密地；C. naturally自然地；D. finally最后。根据上文“He announced that it was a boat with many people on it in a ____3____ area with reefs (礁石). The captain announced that we were heading towards the boat to offer ____4____. Everyone prepared for the possible rescue. (他宣布，那是一艘船，在一个有暗礁的危险地区，上面有很多人。船长宣布我们要向船上提供援助。每个人都为可能的救援做好了准备)”可知，尽管对方的船在礁石区域，驱逐舰还是靠了过去，finally符合语境。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所有人的脸上都显出极度的疲惫。A. covered覆盖；B. reflected显出；C. predicted预测；D. produced产生。根据上文“The crew reported back it was an old wooden boat ____9____ with about 50 men, women and children, who were very weak. (船员们报告说，这是一艘旧木船，船上挤满了大约50名男子、妇女和儿童，他们都很虚弱)”可知，木船上的人们很虚弱，脸上显出疲惫之色，reflected符合语境。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们帮助他们安顿下来。A. recovered恢复；B. motivated激励；C. settled安置；D. appreciated赞赏。根据上文“Some gathered any dry clothes they could ____11____ and I prepared the area for rest and all the medical items. (一些人收集了他们能匀出的干衣服，我准备好了休息的地方和所有的医疗用品)”，以及下文“The weakest received ____15____ while the rest got a place to rest. (最虚弱的人接受治疗，其余的人有地方休息)”可知，对方船上的人被带到作者所在船上，得到了安置（settled）。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最虚弱的人接受治疗，其余的人有地方休息。A. support支持；B. permission许可；C. treatment治疗；D. favor赞成。根据上文“Some gathered any dry clothes they could ____11____ and I prepared the area for rest and all the medical items.( 一些人收集了他们能匀出的干衣服，我准备好了休息的地方和所有的医疗用品)”可知，驱逐舰上有医疗用品，最虚弱的人得到了治疗（treatment）。故选C项。
【36题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在救援结束后的几个小时里，我注意到船员们的态度有了很大的变化。A. typhoon台风；B. rescue救援；C. search搜索；D. adventure冒险。根据上文“He announced that it was a boat with many people on it in a ____3____ area with reefs (礁石). The captain announced that we were heading towards the boat to offer ____4____. Everyone prepared for the possible rescue. (他宣布，那是一艘船，在一个有暗礁的危险地区，上面有很多人。船长宣布我们要向船上提供援助。每个人都为可能的救援做好了准备)”可知，可知，作者所在的船救援了对方船上的人员。故选B项。
【37题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在救援结束后的几个小时里，我注意到船员们的态度有了很大的变化。A. patience耐心；B. attitude态度；C. speech言语；D. attention注意。根据上文“But along the way, I heard most of the crew were ____6____ about assisting the people. And I even heard an engineer ____7____ said, ‘We ought to leave them out there to die!’ (但在路上，我听到大多数船员都在抱怨帮助人们。我甚至听到一个工程师生气地说：‘我们应该让他们在外面等死！’)”可知，在救援前，有船员在抱怨，根据下文“The same ____18____ even helped in caring a baby girl. (那位工程师甚至还帮忙照顾了一个女婴)”可见，船员态度（attitude）有了变化。故选B项。
【38题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：那位工程师甚至还帮忙照顾了一个女婴。A. engineer工程师；B. captain船长；C. crew船员；D. lookout瞭望员。根据上文“And I even heard an engineer ____7____ said, ‘We ought to leave them out there to die!’ (我甚至听到一个工程师生气地说：‘我们应该让他们在外面等死！’)”可知，此处说的就是这位生气的工程师。故选A项。
【39题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：外面，天气越来越坏，但里面，一切都感到温暖和愉快。A. tiring累的；B. cold冷的；C. warm温暖的；D. clear清楚的。根据上文“We helped get them ____14____. The weakest received ____15____ while the rest got a place to rest. (我们帮助他们安顿下来。最虚弱的人接受治疗，其余的人有地方休息)”以及句中的and pleasant可知，获救船员离开困境后，在驱逐舰上感受到了人与人之间的温暖和愉快，warm符合语境。故选C项。
【40题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：我们的新朋友非常高兴，就好像他们是在一艘豪华的船上，而不是在一艘旧的驱逐舰上。A. apart from除了；B. in spite of尽管；C. by means of借助于；D. instead of而不是。根据上文“The crew reported back it was an old wooden boat ____9____ with about 50 men, women and children, who were very weak. (船员们报告说，这是一艘旧木船，船上挤满了大约50名男子、妇女和儿童，他们都很虚弱)”以及“Outside, the weather was growing worse, but inside, everything felt ____19____ and pleasant. (外面，天气越来越坏，但里面，一切都感到温暖和愉快)”可知，尽管这是一艘旧的驱逐舰，对于乘坐那条旧木船的人来说，这里就是豪华的船。故选D项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In daily life, body language plays an important part in ____41____ (communicate). By watching body language, we can learn a lot about ____42____ people are thinking. Just like the words we use, body language also varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is that body language should be ____43____ (appropriate) used. For example, making eye contact in some countries is a way ____44____ (display) interest. In other countries, by contrast, not all eye contact ____45____ (approve) of.
There are also some ____46____ (different) in how we touch someone we are talking to. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on ____47____ cheek when they meet. Elsewhere, people favour shaking hands, bowing from the waist, or nodding the head when they meet someone else.
Some body language ____48____ (have) many different uses. Perhaps the common example is smiling. A smile can help us get through difficult situations. A smile can break down barriers. We can use a smile to apologize, to greet someone, or to ask for help. Experts suggest ____49____ (smile) at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better _____50_____ seeing the smiling face of a good friend.
【答案】41. communication
42 what 43. appropriately
44. to display
45. is approved
46. differences
47. the 48. has
49. smiling
50. than
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了肢体语言在日常交际中起着重要的作用。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：在日常生活中, 肢体语言在交际中起着重要的作用。作介词in的宾语应用名词communication，不可数名词。故填communication。
【42题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：通过观察肢体语言，我们可以了解到人们在想什么。空处引导宾语从句，从句中缺少宾语，应用连接代词what引导，在句中意思为“(人们在想的)事情”。故填what。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：关键是肢体语言的使用要恰当。修饰谓语动词be used应用副词appropriately，作状语，意为“适当地，恰当地”。故填appropriately。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，眼神交流在一些国家是一种表达兴趣的方式。空处修饰名词way，应用不定式作后置定语。故填to display。
【45题详解】
考查动词的时态和语态。句意：相比之下，在其他国家，并不是所有的眼神接触都被认可。结合句意，谓语动词approve (of)与主语eye contact之间为被动关系，本句陈述客观事实，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为eye contact，谓语应用单数。故填is approved。
【46题详解】
考查名词。句意：我们在交谈时触摸对方的方式也有一些不同。分析句子可知，there be句型缺少主语，提示作主语，应用名词形式，结合空前的系动词are可知主语为复数名词。故填differences。
【47题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在法国和俄罗斯等国家，人们见面时可能会亲吻朋友的脸颊。此处为“动词+sb+介词+the+身体部位”的结构。故填the。
【48题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：某一种肢体语言有很多不同的用法。此处的some意为“某一”，主语Some body language是单数，谓语动词应用单数形式，此处为客观陈述，应用一般现在时的第三人称单数形式has。故填has。
【49题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：专家建议，对着镜子里的自己微笑可以让自己感觉更快乐。结合句意此处的suggest意为“建议”，表示“建议做某事”应用suggest doing sth.，动名词形式作宾语。故填smiling。
【50题详解】
考查介词。句意：如果我们感到沮丧或孤独，没有什么比看到一个好朋友的笑脸更好的了。根据句意和比较级形容词better可知，句中使用了比较级，应用介词than引出比较对象。故填than。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
51. 从古到今，在中国有很多伟大且值得敬佩的人物，请以The Person I Admire Most为题，写一篇短文介绍一位你最敬佩的人，内容包括：1.人物简介；2.敬佩他/她的理由（至少两点）；3.你受到的启发。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.开头已给出，不计入总词数；
3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Person I Admire Most
As is known to us, there are lots of great people in China.
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【答案】 As is known to us, there are lots of great people in China. For me, Yuan Longping is the person I admire most.
Yuan Longping, father of hybrid rice, is one of Chinese great scientists. He made great achievements during his lifetime, improving the yield of hybrid rice and feeding millions of people all over the world. Besides, he was strong-minded and continued setting higher goals instead of stopping trying, which leaves me a deep impression.
Although he passed away last year, his spirit still inspires me all the time. I will study hard and never give up my dream. In the future, I would like to be a useful person to make a great contribution to society.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。要求考生以The Person I Admire Most为题，写一篇短文介绍自己最敬佩的人。
【详解】1.词汇积累
成就：achievement→accomplishment
提高：improve→heighten
此外：besides→what’s more
继续：continue→go on
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In the future, I would like to be a useful person to make a great contribution to society.
拓展句：In the future, I would like to be a useful person in order that I can make a great contribution to society.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Besides, he was strong-minded and continued setting higher goals instead of stopping trying, which leaves me a deep impression.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】Although he passed away last year, his spirit still inspires me all the time.（运用了although引导让步状语从句）科尔沁左翼中旗实验高级中学
2022-2023学年上学期高三年级期中英语试卷
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
GREAT BOOKS TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
Here is a shortened list of books sponsored by the magazines TIME and TIME for Kids that are suitable for primary schoolers. To make the list, we considered how age-appropriate the material was, and whether the tone and story line left the reader feeling engaged and empowered rather than anxious or confused.
Experts recommend the youngest kids to read books that explore the beauty and fragility (脆弱) of nature. When developing an appreciation for the world around them, they can switch to books that show the cause and effect of how humans treat our planet, and why it’s important to respect the environment. For older primary school kids, picture books can illustrate how our use of fossil (化石) fuels contributes to global warming. Most of the books on the list also offer lessons about how children, families, schools, and communities can make a difference.
THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET By April Pulley Sayre This photography book shows to us plants, animals and landscapes in vivid colors and descriptions. From up-close images of insects to pictures of mountain ranges, the pages introduce children to the planets’ diversity in a simple but effective way. THE LORAX By Dr. Seuss Thanks to its rhyme, and whimsical illustration, this classic tale is suitable for young children who can grasp the scarcity of natural resources, and also older kids who can see a danger in valuing profits over long-term environmental harm.
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS By Carole Lindstrom A tribute to native tribes that are protecting the planet, this book vividly shows the harms of oil pipelines. Kids will see the value of community action, while adults will recognize the story of the native tribes Standing Rock Sioux’s fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING By Robert E. Wells This book introduces the greenhouse effect with illustrations showing how sunlight gets trapped. It then explains fossil-fuel energy, and our reliance on it for electricity and transportation. The pages are full of science.
1. To make the book list for kids, what should be considered first
A. Confusing story line. B. The tone of anxiety.
C. The books sponsorship. D. Age-appropriate content.
2. What can kids learn from the book “WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS”
A. They can see the value of community action.
B. They can know how to protect the native tribes.
C. They can recognize the story of the native tribes.
D. They can understand the importance of oil pipelines.
3. Which book explains how the greenhouse effect come into existence
A. THE LORAX
B. WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS
C. POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING
D. THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET
B
“You should get a cat, ”my therapist(治疗专家)said. “A cat ” I couldn’t even look after myself. . I took a deep breath and carefully considered the idea of welcoming a feline (猫科的)friend into my life. This seemed like too easy a fix for the fact that I couldn’t leave the house without bursting into tears.
When my partner and I found Cinnamon, her adoption profile made her out as the perfect kitten. We filled out the paperwork and prepared for her arrival.
When she came home, it became increasingly obvious that Cinnamon didn’t understand “no”, “stop it” or “don’t do that”. She was the worst cat I’ve ever owned. I was beginning to doubt my therapist’s advice.
After visiting our vet, she concluded that Cinnamon just wanted our attention. She fought tooth and nail to get a bite of our meals. She’d fearlessly lick sharp knives when left unattended for a split second. Cinnamon stole my heart with her bravery and kept me busier than I’d ever expected.
We decided to start taking her for walks. I could barely leave the house before, but my heart couldn’t say no to Cinnamon. Cinnamon showed me what bravery looked like. She didn’t stop to consider every possible outcome of a situation; she simply went for it. If there was a dog at a park, she would run toward it. She jumped without knowing where she would land. She loved adventure. I found myself mirroring her behavior after a while, jumping out of bed without a second thought. I began to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning.
Cinnamon unfortunately passed away after a medical accident. I’m no stranger to sadness or grief, but losing my pet so suddenly was the most confusing emotional experience I’ve had to date. She no longer wakes me up at 5 am begging for breakfast, but she’s still the reason I get up every morning.
Our time is often cut unpredictably, unmistakably short. It would be a shame to live life being anything less than brave and adventurous.
4. Why did the author’s therapist recommend that she get a cat
A. To learn how to interact with animals. B. To help the author fill up her spare time;
C. To solve the author’s fear of going out. D. To distract the author’s attention from her pain.
5. How did the author feel at first after Cinnamon came home
A. Thrilled. B. Amazed. C. Pleased. D. Disappointed.
6. What can be inferred from the text
A. Walking Cinnamon outdoors became an adventure for the author.
B. The author was positively affected by Cinnamon’s courageous behavior.
C Cinnamon loved going outside and took consequences into consideration.
D. The author decided to take Cinnamon outside as she was too troublesome to stay in.
7. What did the author want to convey in this text
A. Life is short and unpredictable. B. The loss of a pet can be painful.
C. We should have the courage to take risks. D. Animal-assisted therapy is the best cure for mental illness.
C
Robots are slowly entering the field of real-time multitasking, but before they can make it, their computing system must be updated.
“To truly cross that bridge, the robot needs high computing power, high-making speed, low power consumption, high flexibility of resource scheduling, and user-friendly computing parts, so as to run algorithms (算法) locally in real time,” Shi Luping, a professor at Tsinghua University and Ma Songchen, a Tsinghua Ph.D. candidate wrote in an email.
Right now, processing units cannot efficiently meet AI’s needs for economical and adaptable processing. But neuromorphic (神经形态的) systems could be a solution. To invent a new neuromorphic computing system that can completely support the networks, Ma and his colleagues first created a framework called Rivulet. “It’s challenging to design robot-friendly equipment, and there are few multitasking professors specifically designed for intelligent robots,” wrote Shi and Ma. “We think of how we process information to make decisions reflexively — it’s the quality of brain regions. Then we came up with a Rivulet model, which enables multiple network tasks to schedule resources on the chip efficiently and flexibly.”
Employing the Rivulet model, the scientists built an electronic chip labeled TianjicX, as well as additional software. They put both into a mobile robot named Tianjiecat and ran it through a cat-and-mouse game. During the game, Tianjiecat had to carry out a variety of AI instructions to catch the robot mouse, which moved randomly (任意地) within a space with barriers using visual recognition and sound detection. Analysis showed TianjicX decreased the amount of power Tianjiecat used by half while processing information and significantly cut down on delays between making decisions and acting on them.
“We provide an exploration platform for AI researchers and promote the study of brain inspired intelligence,” wrote Shi. “Our platform also has great potential to be applied in edge computing scenes due to its ability of multitask processing, such as autonomous driving and the Internet Things.”
8. Which is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2
A. Basics of computing systems. B. Challenges in developing AI.
C. The secret to robots’ multitasking. D. The tendency toward multitasking.
9. Where did the scientists get the idea of Rivulet
A. From their life experiences. B. From the cat-and-mouse game.
C. From the feature of human brains. D. From the invention of neuromorphic systems.
10. How does the chip function in the game
A. By controlling movements of the robot mouse. B. By sending out comprehensive AI instructions.
C By enabling Tianjiecat to avoid barriers accurately. D. By lowering energy and time Tianjiecat consumes.
11. What do Shi’s words imply in the last paragraph
A. Multitasking is essential in many fields. B. Current AI research is far from satisfactory.
C. AI has appeared in many real-life situations. D. The new system will have wide applications.
D
While many local teens spent their summers playing by the pool, Shea Frenyea-Provost brought her talents to life, leaving a lasting memory for years to come.
After five weeks, the 15-year-old’s artwork is now on show in People’s Park for all to see as the Village of Dannemora’s first outdoor mural(壁画)-symbolic of the ongoing efforts to give new energy to the village and all it has to offer.
For the young artist，the project took her out of the comfort zone(舒适区)-going from colored pencils and sketchbooks(素描本)to her first life-size mural- the first in what will now become a series of projects between the local teen and village.
With her mom active in the village’s growing Beautification Committee, Shea also got involved with volunteering. After seeing Shea’s sketches during the early stages of the mural planning, Tina Leduc, director of Beautification Committee, was awed by her talent and knew she was a perfect fit for the project.
With the help of her family, Shea was soon set up with her very own studio, where she spent weeks researching the Luna moth(蛾)，observing its outline and perfecting each final detail. “I used a projector(投影仪)to observe the moth for weeks and researched native plants in our area and the rest I really ended up doing freehand,“ Shea said, pointing to the fine lines of the climbing grape plants and moth antennas(触角).
For the Beautification Committee and villagers alike, her work has brought a welcomed new addition to the park while clearly showing her bright artistic future ahead. “She’s just such a natural,” said Leduc, who offered beginning guidance, otherwise leaving the creativity and design to the promising young artist. “I feel this is just the beginning for her. I know it is. We’re going to see so much from her.”
12. What can we learn about Shea’s mural
A. It is the first indoor mural in her village.
B. It shows the history of her village.
C. It took her a month to complete.
D. It was a real challenge for her.
13. What does the underlined word “awed” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Amazed B. Encouraged
C. Changed D. Affected
14. Which of the following can best describe Shea
A. Creative and humorous.
B. Polite and generous.
C. Talented and patient.
D. Experienced and professional.
15. What does Leduc say about Shea’s artwork
A. It will inspire more kids to do art.
B. It promises a bright future for her.
C. It will attract more foreign visitors to the village.
D. It raises the villagers’ awareness of environmental protection.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Back pain can make it difficult for many people to function in everyday life. ___16___ If you suffer from back pain, read on for four everyday fixes.
Our bodies need adequate movement throughout the day to avoid the stiffness that contributes to aches and pains. If the weather is good, don't hunt for the nearest parking spot; don't take the elevator when you have the option of one or two flights of stairs. When you need to sit for long periods, set a timer to get up every hour and be active for just a few minutes. ___17___
When we overuse our dominant side, we create muscle patterns of weakness and tension that increase pain, especially in our backs. Consider the actions you take repeatedly throughout the day that shift your weight to one side. ___18___ And use your opposite hand every so often for basic activities, such as opening doors.
Psychological stress is a noted risk factor for back pain, according to research. Most mental stress is caused by focusing on the past or future. ___19___ A few minutes a day of mindfulness can go a long way toward minimizing the impact of stress. Additionally, mindfulness practices like tai chi have all shown effectiveness in reducing back pain.
___20___ That is, you can create a game plan of daily activities to practice for back health. If your back hurts at the end of the day, don't just decide it was a “bad” day. Ask yourself if you practiced the activities to help you avoid the stress and tension. Taking an active, daily-life approach to maintaining a healthy body is the key to keeping back pain at bay.
A. Switch sides when you carry things.
B. It affects how you move feel and think.
C. You should learn more about the cause of your pain.
D. Approach the health of your back as a responsibility.
E. So actively being mindful of the present reduces stress.
F. You'd better take a quick break to check in with your breathing.
G. More minutes of movement add up to big health benefits over time.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On July 10, 1980, I was aboard an old destroyer (驱逐舰), sailing from Singapore to the Philippines. The day was grey with threatening clouds. There was a typhoon ____21____ our way. All of us were looking forward to arriving in the Philippines as quickly as possible.
Suddenly, the lookout ____22____ an object floating. He announced that it was a boat with many people on it in a ____23____ area with reefs (礁石). The captain announced that we were heading towards the boat to offer ____24____. Everyone prepared for the possible rescue. I made my way to the back end of the ship. The ship ____25____. But along the way, I heard most of the crew were ____26____ about assisting the people. And I even heard an engineer ____27____ said, “We ought to leave them out there to die!”
We got close to the boat and sent out the whaleboat with a small crew to ____28____ it out further. The crew reported back it was an old wooden boat ____29____ with about 50 men, women and children, who were very weak. Our ship became even more _____30_____ after that news. Some gathered any dry clothes they could _____31_____ and I prepared the area for rest and all the medical items.
We _____32_____ got alongside the boat, and the first thing I noticed was the strange sound of babies crying. Then came the sound of the men and women excitedly talking with pain in their voices. All their faces _____33_____ great tiredness. We helped get them _____34_____. The weakest received _____35_____ while the rest got a place to rest.
During those hours after the _____36_____, I noticed a big change in the _____37_____ of the crew. The same _____38_____ even helped in caring a baby girl. Outside, the weather was growing worse, but inside, everything felt _____39_____ and pleasant. Our new friends were very happy as if they were on a luxury ship _____40_____ an old destroyer.
21. A. blocking B. passing C. heading D. sweeping
22. A. spotted B. recognized C. got D. confirmed
23. A. vast B. narrow C. remote D. dangerous
24. A. comfort B. guidance C. convenience D. assistance
25. A. turned around B. came alive C. broke down D. pulled out
26 A. complaining B. concerning C. quarreling D. setting
27 A. mercifully B. angrily C. casually D. nervously
28. A. check B. carry C. knock D. help
29. A. equipped B. surrounded C. crowded D. occupied
30. A. secured B. refreshed C. disturbed D. prepared
31. A. spare B. sew C. change D. wear
32. A. accidentally B. secretly C. naturally D. finally
33. A. covered B. reflected C. predicted D. produced
34. A. recovered B. motivated C. settled D. appreciated
35. A. support B. permission C. treatment D. favor
36. A. typhoon B. rescue C. search D. adventure
37. A. patience B. attitude C. speech D. attention
38. A. engineer B. captain C. crew D. lookout
39. A. tiring B. cold C. warm D. clear
40. A. apart from B. in spite of C. by means of D. instead of
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In daily life, body language plays an important part in ____41____ (communicate). By watching body language, we can learn a lot about ____42____ people are thinking. Just like the words we use, body language also varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is that body language should be ____43____ (appropriate) used. For example, making eye contact in some countries is a way ____44____ (display) interest. In other countries, by contrast, not all eye contact ____45____ (approve) of.
There are also some ____46____ (different) in how we touch someone we are talking to. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on ____47____ cheek when they meet. Elsewhere, people favour shaking hands, bowing from the waist, or nodding the head when they meet someone else.
Some body language ____48____ (have) many different uses. Perhaps the common example is smiling. A smile can help us get through difficult situations. A smile can break down barriers. We can use a smile to apologize, to greet someone, or to ask for help. Experts suggest ____49____ (smile) at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better _____50_____ seeing the smiling face of a good friend.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
51. 从古到今，在中国有很多伟大且值得敬佩的人物，请以The Person I Admire Most为题，写一篇短文介绍一位你最敬佩的人，内容包括：1.人物简介；2.敬佩他/她的理由（至少两点）；3.你受到的启发。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.开头已给出，不计入总词数；
3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Person I Admire Most
As is known to us, there are lots of great people in China.
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