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2024-2025學年河南省鄧州市春雨國文學校高三上學期10月月考英語試卷
(120分鐘　150分)
第二部分　閱讀(共兩節, 滿分50分)
第一節(共15小題; 每小題2. 5分, 滿分37. 5分)
閱讀下列短文, 從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
Cold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But hot drinks, snowy slopes, frozen lakes and blue skies full of fresh air That’s the kind of winter we can all have a try. Here are some cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination.
Prague, Czech Republic
With its snow-capped towers and cobbled winding streets, Prague is a fairytale city that remains relatively tourist-free in winter. The unusual and impressive architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow. Gas street lamps throughout the city center add a romantic color to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold. The fascinating Estates Theatre, where Mozart conducted the world premiere(首演) of “Don Giovanni” in 1787, is a must.
Tromso, Norway
Tromso, known as the capital of the Arctic, is great in winter. It’s widely regarded as Norway’s most beautiful city and is a base for spotting the northern lights. There are also fascinating museums, including the Polar Museum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and the Tromso Museum, famous for its Sami exhibitions.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In winter, Amsterdam’s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carré Theatre is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Cobbled streets, a beautiful castle and lovely public gardens make Edinburgh a beautiful city any time of year, but in winter it’s breathtaking. Princes Street Gardens is transformed into a wonderland, with ice skating rinks, enormous Christmas trees and a Ferris wheel. On the edge of the city, Arthur’s Seat is the perfect location for a winter walk and the views from the top are second to none.
1. What is one of the attractions of Prague in winter
A. No charge for all tourists.
B. Iconic architectures covered by snow.
C. Colorful gas lamps for street lighting.
D. Mozart’s performance “Don Giovanni”.
2. If you take your 4-year-old kid, which place is the best choice
A. Prague, Czech Republic. B. Tromso, Norway.
C. Amsterdam, Netherlands. D. Edinburgh, Scotland.
3. Where is this text probably from
A. A tour blog. B. A travel magazine.
C. A geography textbook. D. A government website.
B
Donatella Flick was the winner of the competition’s 17th part She wanted to find young conductors at the beginning of their careers and make sure they had tools to enable them not to give up until they succeed.
“It’s so important to train young talents and give them the opportunities to succeed,” she said, reflecting on founding the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition 33 years ago.
That was why, she emphasized, the prize went beyond the cash award — which was a healthy 15,000 — and offered the winner the opportunity to assist the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) for a year. They could work with some of the world’s finest conductors and lay foundations for a successful conducting career.
Flick was born Princess Donatella Missikoff. Since 1917, Flick has successfully built a career and reputation as an artist. She now organizes charitable foundations and project all over the world.
With the Competition, she was motivated by finding more talents in unexpected places — before diversity and inclusion spread through different industries as new “buzzwords”.
“One way to do this was to broaden the range for applications, so we opened up entries to conductors from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland in 2018. Since then, I’ve been very pleased to see conductors from those countries reach the list of competitors,” she said. “One of the major changes that I’ve been very happy to see is that more women are applying for the Competition now than when we started in 1990, and I hope this continues in future competitions.”
In view of the fact that only four of the 20 conductors — that was 20 percent — who qualified for the 2023 competition were women, it was clear that a gender imbalance persisted.
“I think we have a new generation of female conductors emerging, and I would deeply encourage them to apply to the Competition if they’re at the start of their careers,” Flick said, still hopeful.
4. Why did Flick found the Conducting Competition
A To become famous. B. To continue her family tradition.
C. To train the future stars of conducting. D. To promote the finest conductors’ careers.
5. How did Flick help young conductors
A. By introducing them to some world-class orchestras.
B. By supporting them financially.
C. By equipping them with conducting tools.
D. By providing more opportunities for them.
6. What major change does the Conducting Competition bring
A. The range for applications is broadened every year.
B. More females intend to take part in it now.
C. Youths worldwide engage themselves in conducting.
D. Males account for 80% of the qualified conductors.
7. Which of the following can best describe Flick
A. Kind and ambitious. B. Generous and brave.
C. Sensible and creative. D. Energetic and productive.
C
In a recent study, researchers burned scented candles (香薰蠟燭) in several rooms — ranging from a small bathroom measuring 6 by 6 by 9 feet to a living room measuring 15 by 15 by 9 feet — and then used special instruments to determine what was released into the air. They found that while some cancer-causing chemicals were produced, the highest levels measured after four hours of continuous burning were less than half as high as the recommended indoor air quality limits set by the World Health Organization.
This led the study authors to conclude that under normal conditions, scented candles won’t pose any health risks. It’s important to note that only a small number of studies have looked into the health effects of burning scented candles. And most, including this one, were conducted by researchers sponsored by the candle industry, but health authorities have claimed that the authors findings are solid.
“When candles burn, they release chemicals in relatively insignificant concentrations,” said Pamela Dalton, a researcher at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia. “The amount of unpleasant materials produced in general is on the order of a few parts per million or even parts per billion, which is like pouring a teaspoon’s worth of a chemical into an Olympic-sized swimming pool.”
“Exposure to chemicals released by scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health,” said Nikaeta Sadekar, an expert with the nonprofit Research Institute for Fragrance Materials.“Even the highest users of scented candles are not putting themselves at any considerable risk of harm.”
According to Dr. Dalton, humans can detect a pleasant smell at very low concentrations. “We’ve been told that we’re at the low end of the animal kingdom in terms of being able to detect various smells. That’s just not true,” she said. “Our nose can often smell things in the air even when they are barely there. When we smell something, it just smells strong. We tend to automatically assume that what we’re breathing represents a high concentration. And very often that’s not the case.”
8. What did researchers do after they burned scented candles
A. They removed some cancer-causing chemicals.
B. They used instruments to clean the air for hours.
C. They checked to see which one lasted the longest.
D. They measured air quality in rooms of various sizes
9. What does the author tell us about the study’s conclusion
A. It has been supported by officials.
B. It is based on unsponsored research.
C It may be misleading for the candle industry.
D. It goes against findings from previous studies.
10. Which statement would Dalton and Sadekar agree with
A. It is a bit risky to burn scented candles in small rooms
B. Some new types of scented candles are cancer-causing
C It is quite safe to use scented candles on a regular basis.
D. Burning scented candles won’t produce unpleasant materials
11. What did Dalton say about human sense of smell
A. It needs to be improved. B. It is very sensitive.
C. It has been generally poor. D. It is often changeable.
D
As AI art generators (生成器) take the world by storm some people wonder if their works should count as art at all. The technology is still developing and has some wrinkles to iron out, which means there are indeed flaws to consider alongside the incredible artwork a good artificial intelligence can produce.
Art is classed as the product of imagination, skill, experience, and emotion, usually meant to represent something for the public to enjoy. Artists spent time and effort putting their inner worlds onto these works. Machine intelligence also puts a lot of work into sorting through tons of data, linking someone’s prompt to datasets, and trying to represent it as best as possible. The difference is that the AI is driven by commands instead of an emotional desire to express itself.
AI painters can produce over 1,000 original works of art with every tap of the enter key on a keyboard. But a mass-produced print of the Mona Lisa is worth less than the actual Leonardo da Vinci’s painting. Why Scarcity — there’s only one of the original. Should anyone pay for these things And if an artist puts AI masterpieces up for sale, what should the price be
AI art involves a program mimicking (模仿) the work of existing artists to create a new piece according to the request of a human. But who made the artwork, the machine or its user And can the original artists sue for copyright (版權) violation Such questions complicate the merging of artificial intelligence and the art industry, while fueling arguments against recognizing AI-generated art as marketable artistic products.
Once we’ve answered those questions, we can tackle the really big one: When an AI-generated painting wins an award, who gets the prize
12. What does the underlined word “flaws” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Benefits. B. Advances. C. Weaknesses. D. Standards.
13. How is AI art different from human art
A. It is the product of experience.
B. It costs less money to produce.
C. It combines different styles of work.
D. It is not a mirror of humans’ emotions.
14. Why does the writer mention Mona Lisa in the third paragraph
A. To prove the popularity of classic artworks.
B. To present the potential trouble with the value of AI art.
C. To show the advantages of AI painters over human artists.
D. To introduce a new way of preserving art masterpieces.
15. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A. AI art promotes the sale of artistic products.
B. AI art makes copyright issues more complicated.
C. Artists can create more works with the help of AI.
D. There will be fierce competition in the art industry.
第二節(共5小題; 每小題2. 5分, 滿分12. 5分)
閱讀下面短文, 從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Shyness is normal and it is not considered as a mental problem. All people have been shy at one time or another. Even the most confident people experienced being shy. ____16____.
You probably are wondering why you are shy. It may be because of the environment you were used to or the way you were brought up. Certain events or incidents in the past may also lead to the reason why you are shy now. ____17____ Most shy people have shy parents and relatives and it is not surprising to find out that they too have become shy persons.
One of the negative sides of being shy is having the tendency to be passive. Most of the time shy people can’t stand up for themselves and what they believe is right. ____18____This apparently influences their social life as well as work, family and other aspects of their life.
While shyness has negative aspects, it has positive sides. Shy people are usually good observers and do not get themselves into too much trouble because they try to observe their environment or any situation before they act. ____19____ They can also make great friends. Since they have difficulties in social scenes, making friends seems to be a must. Therefore, they value their friends wholeheartedly and have proven to be loyal and thoughtful friends.
____20____ Some of them born with shy parents have successfully battled against being shy. This contributes to their constant self-improvement, developing self-esteem and trying to be exposed to new environments.
A. But in most cases, shyness proves to be genetic.
B. They are sensitive and accustomed to getting suspicious.
C. Because some people are born to be shy, they let it go hang.
D. So if you’re feeling shy, don’t worry because you are not alone.
E. They are not hot-headed and think twice before making any decisions.
F. Although shyness is something from birth, it can be improved over time.
G. They avoid crowds by nature and stay away from groups and social interactions.
第三部分　語言運用(共兩節, 滿分30分)
第一節(共15小題; 每小題1分, 滿分15分)
The history of human beings is naturally a process to pursue happiness, which is the ultimate purpose of life. Happiness makes us cope with our careers energetically and harmonise life ____21____. However, the word “pursue” evidences that happiness is like a horizon (地平線), when we move further, it ____22____ away.
Obviously, defining happiness has ____23____ mankind for thousands of years because individuals all have their own ____24____ and, more critically, human desires are almost limitless. ____25____ is the common standard for happiness of merchants, yet their dreams of being billionaires and even zillionaires always follow the fulfilments of the dreams of being millionaires. The process of struggling for may-be happiness always ends in must-be ____26____. Thus, the definition of happiness can hardly be ____27____.
Nevertheless, although happiness is indefinable, it is still easy for us to find the ____28____ examples of happy people, who, in fact, share three features in common: optimistic mentality, ____29____ body, and stable income. It is apparent that most of the sufferings are ____30____ by external surroundings and they are nearly unavoidable. Thus, one can only change his mentality to ____31____ them. Meanwhile, without health one cannot sustain happiness to enjoy the ____32____ of life.
Furthermore, to be realistic, a beggar, while struggling in poverty, can never be as peaceful as a millionaire ____33____ on the Pacific ocean. Hence, stable income is also significant for achieving happiness.
To summarise, to define happiness will not be so hard if humans can understand happiness in a standard way and eliminate (消滅) their ____34____ totally. However, before the realisation of this ____35____, being optimistic, healthy, and financially independent may be the “keys” to happiness.
21. A. instantly B. optimistically C. permanently D. definitely
22. A. gives B. breaks C. backs D. puts
23. A. helped B. changed C. confused D. interrupted
24. A. interpretations B. compositions C. solutions D. options
25. A. Fame B. Health C. Liberty D. Wealth
26. A. dissatisfaction B. sacrifice C. motivation D. success
27. A. copied B. settled C. expected D. expanded
28. A. unique B. walking C. rare D. running
29. A. weak B. slim C. sound D. large
30. A. brought about B. held back C. cut down D. pulled up
31. A. find B. grasp C. test D. clear
32. A. luxury B. cycle C. outcome D. sunshine
33. A. singing B. living C. sailing D. flying
34. A. greed B. fear C. dream D. poverty
35. A. value B. goal C. cause D. potential
第二節(共10小題; 每小題1. 5分, 滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
A 50-minute drive northwest of downtown, Beijing, a village pops up. It____36____(house) a shadow puppetry troupe (皮影戲劇團) and Beijing Long zaitian Shadow Puppet Theater.
Shadow puppetry is seen____37____the prequel (先行篇) to film and animation in China. Besides performances____38____ (create) by light and shadow, performers must master a____39____(vary) skill set as the plays combine painting, carving, opera and literature. But due to low revenue and a small market, young people are unwilling ____40____(learn) shadow puppetry.
____41____, this particular troupe stands out from the crowd. Average performer age is only 25. Moreover, of the 300 performers____42____has trained over the years, many are under 1.4 m in____43____(high). In 2021, the team created Winter Olympics-themed shadow pupets. The troupe also staged different plays____44____(introduce) ice and snow sports through fairy tales.
“____45____(fortunate), we have these people. They have been devoted to the inheritance of shadow puppetry for over a decade,”said Wang Xi, inheritor of Beijing Western School Shadow Puppetry.
第四部分　寫作(共兩節, 滿分40分)
第一節(滿分15分)
46. 假定你是李華，作為交換生在英國某中學就讀。你很想參加Bolton教授的團隊組織的2023年人工智能大會 (AI Conference 2023)。請你給Bolton教授寫封信，內容包括：
1. 寫信目的；
2. 詢問參會要求；
3. 想參會的原因。
注意：1. 詞數80左右；
2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
Dear Prof. Bolton,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二節(滿分25分)
47. 閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
Jane was waiting in the corridor outside her class. She had two exams that day and physics was the first. She really hated physics. Her friend Terry looked at her from the front of the line, and then looked away quickly. Jane thought she looked guilty. She didn’t have a problem with physics. She didn’t have a problem with anything… Miss Perfect!
“Hi, Jane, it’s your favorite exam today,” said Maya, laughing as she joined the line. Terry was looking at Jane again. “So what’s wrong with her ” asked Maya. “I thought you were friends.” “Yes, so did I,” said Jane. “but she hasn’t spoken to me for two weeks now. She promised to help me review for the physics exam too, but then she ignored all my calls and texts. She seemed to have forgotten who her friends are!” said Jane angrily. “Are you listening to me ” Mr. Richard was talking to the class and the other students were going into the exam room. Jane gave Maya a worried look and followed them.
Jane couldn’t answer question number five. She looked up and saw Terry sitting two rows in front of her. Jane couldn’t believe it! Terry was holding her phone on her knee under the table and reading from it. Is that how Terry always got such good grades She felt really angry at Terry, but she didn’t know what to do. She thought about telling the teacher, but what would everyone else think of her “Stop writing and put your pens down,” said Mr. Richard as he started as he started to collect the exam papers.
Jane wanted to talk to Terry at lunch time, but she couldn’t find her anywhere. The next exam was history. That was Jane’s favorite subject but she wasn’t feeling good. She didn’t know what to do about Terry. “It wasn’t fair!” she thought. “Terry was getting good grades by cheating all the time.” thought Jane. Just then, Mr. Richard walked past her table. “Mr. Richard…”
注意：
1. 續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Jane was sitting behind Tom again in the history exam that afternoon.
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Paragraph 2：
Jane was walking towards the school gate, when she heard footsteps behind her.
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答案版
(120分鐘　150分)
第二部分　閱讀(共兩節, 滿分50分)
第一節(共15小題; 每小題2. 5分, 滿分37. 5分)
閱讀下列短文, 從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
Cold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But hot drinks, snowy slopes, frozen lakes and blue skies full of fresh air That’s the kind of winter we can all have a try. Here are some cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination.
Prague, Czech Republic
With its snow-capped towers and cobbled winding streets, Prague is a fairytale city that remains relatively tourist-free in winter. The unusual and impressive architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow. Gas street lamps throughout the city center add a romantic color to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold. The fascinating Estates Theatre, where Mozart conducted the world premiere(首演) of “Don Giovanni” in 1787, is a must.
Tromso, Norway
Tromso, known as the capital of the Arctic, is great in winter. It’s widely regarded as Norway’s most beautiful city and is a base for spotting the northern lights. There are also fascinating museums, including the Polar Museum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and the Tromso Museum, famous for its Sami exhibitions.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In winter, Amsterdam’s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carré Theatre is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Cobbled streets, a beautiful castle and lovely public gardens make Edinburgh a beautiful city any time of year, but in winter it’s breathtaking. Princes Street Gardens is transformed into a wonderland, with ice skating rinks, enormous Christmas trees and a Ferris wheel. On the edge of the city, Arthur’s Seat is the perfect location for a winter walk and the views from the top are second to none.
1. What is one of the attractions of Prague in winter
A. No charge for all tourists.
B. Iconic architectures covered by snow.
C. Colorful gas lamps for street lighting.
D. Mozart’s performance “Don Giovanni”.
2. If you take your 4-year-old kid, which place is the best choice
A. Prague, Czech Republic. B. Tromso, Norway.
C. Amsterdam, Netherlands. D. Edinburgh, Scotland.
3. Where is this text probably from
A. A tour blog. B. A travel magazine.
C. A geography textbook. D. A government website.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
B
Donatella Flick was the winner of the competition’s 17th part. She wanted to find young conductors at the beginning of their careers and make sure they had tools to enable them not to give up until they succeed.
“It’s so important to train young talents and give them the opportunities to succeed,” she said, reflecting on founding the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition 33 years ago.
That was why, she emphasized, the prize went beyond the cash award — which was a healthy 15,000 — and offered the winner the opportunity to assist the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) for a year. They could work with some of the world’s finest conductors and lay foundations for a successful conducting career.
Flick was born Princess Donatella Missikoff. Since 1917, Flick has successfully built a career and reputation as an artist. She now organizes charitable foundations and project all over the world.
With the Competition, she was motivated by finding more talents in unexpected places — before diversity and inclusion spread through different industries as new “buzzwords”.
“One way to do this was to broaden the range for applications, so we opened up entries to conductors from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland in 2018. Since then, I’ve been very pleased to see conductors from those countries reach the list of competitors,” she said. “One of the major changes that I’ve been very happy to see is that more women are applying for the Competition now than when we started in 1990, and I hope this continues in future competitions.”
In view of the fact that only four of the 20 conductors — that was 20 percent — who qualified for the 2023 competition were women, it was clear that a gender imbalance persisted.
“I think we have a new generation of female conductors emerging, and I would deeply encourage them to apply to the Competition if they’re at the start of their careers,” Flick said, still hopeful.
4. Why did Flick found the Conducting Competition
A. To become famous. B. To continue her family tradition.
C. To train the future stars of conducting. D. To promote the finest conductors’ careers.
5. How did Flick help young conductors
A. By introducing them to some world-class orchestras.
B. By supporting them financially.
C. By equipping them with conducting tools.
D. By providing more opportunities for them.
6. What major change does the Conducting Competition bring
A. The range for applications is broadened every year.
B. More females intend to take part in it now.
C. Youths worldwide engage themselves in conducting.
D. Males account for 80% of the qualified conductors.
7. Which of the following can best describe Flick
A. Kind and ambitious. B. Generous and brave.
C. Sensible and creative. D. Energetic and productive.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
In a recent study, researchers burned scented candles (香薰蠟燭) in several rooms — ranging from a small bathroom measuring 6 by 6 by 9 feet to a living room measuring 15 by 15 by 9 feet — and then used special instruments to determine what was released into the air. They found that while some cancer-causing chemicals were produced, the highest levels measured after four hours of continuous burning were less than half as high as the recommended indoor air quality limits set by the World Health Organization.
This led the study authors to conclude that under normal conditions, scented candles won’t pose any health risks. It’s important to note that only a small number of studies have looked into the health effects of burning scented candles. And most, including this one, were conducted by researchers sponsored by the candle industry, but health authorities have claimed that the authors findings are solid.
“When candles burn, they release chemicals in relatively insignificant concentrations,” said Pamela Dalton, a researcher at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia. “The amount of unpleasant materials produced in general is on the order of a few parts per million or even parts per billion, which is like pouring a teaspoon’s worth of a chemical into an Olympic-sized swimming pool.”
“Exposure to chemicals released by scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health,” said Nikaeta Sadekar, an expert with the nonprofit Research Institute for Fragrance Materials.“Even the highest users of scented candles are not putting themselves at any considerable risk of harm.”
According to Dr. Dalton, humans can detect a pleasant smell at very low concentrations. “We’ve been told that we’re at the low end of the animal kingdom in terms of being able to detect various smells. That’s just not true,” she said. “Our nose can often smell things in the air even when they are barely there. When we smell something, it just smells strong. We tend to automatically assume that what we’re breathing represents a high concentration. And very often that’s not the case.”
8. What did researchers do after they burned scented candles
A. They removed some cancer-causing chemicals.
B. They used instruments to clean the air for hours.
C. They checked to see which one lasted the longest.
D. They measured air quality in rooms of various sizes
9. What does the author tell us about the study’s conclusion
A. It has been supported by officials.
B. It is based on unsponsored research.
C. It may be misleading for the candle industry.
D. It goes against findings from previous studies.
10. Which statement would Dalton and Sadekar agree with
A. It is a bit risky to burn scented candles in small rooms
B. Some new types of scented candles are cancer-causing
C. It is quite safe to use scented candles on a regular basis.
D. Burning scented candles won’t produce unpleasant materials
11. What did Dalton say about human sense of smell
A. It needs to be improved. B. It is very sensitive.
C. It has been generally poor. D. It is often changeable.
【答案】8 D 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
As AI art generators (生成器) take the world by storm, some people wonder if their works should count as art at all. The technology is still developing and has some wrinkles to iron out, which means there are indeed flaws to consider alongside the incredible artwork a good artificial intelligence can produce.
Art is classed as the product of imagination, skill, experience, and emotion, usually meant to represent something for the public to enjoy. Artists spent time and effort putting their inner worlds onto these works. Machine intelligence also puts a lot of work into sorting through tons of data, linking someone’s prompt to datasets, and trying to represent it as best as possible. The difference is that the AI is driven by commands instead of an emotional desire to express itself.
AI painters can produce over 1,000 original works of art with every tap of the enter key on a keyboard. But a mass-produced print of the Mona Lisa is worth less than the actual Leonardo da Vinci’s painting. Why Scarcity — there’s only one of the original. Should anyone pay for these things And if an artist puts AI masterpieces up for sale, what should the price be
AI art involves a program mimicking (模仿) the work of existing artists to create a new piece according to the request of a human. But who made the artwork, the machine or its user And can the original artists sue for copyright (版權) violation Such questions complicate the merging of artificial intelligence and the art industry, while fueling arguments against recognizing AI-generated art as marketable artistic products.
Once we’ve answered those questions, we can tackle the really big one: When an AI-generated painting wins an award, who gets the prize
12. What does the underlined word “flaws” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Benefits. B. Advances. C. Weaknesses. D. Standards.
13. How is AI art different from human art
A. It is the product of experience.
B. It costs less money to produce.
C. It combines different styles of work.
D. It is not a mirror of humans’ emotions.
14. Why does the writer mention Mona Lisa in the third paragraph
A. To prove the popularity of classic artworks.
B. To present the potential trouble with the value of AI art.
C. To show the advantages of AI painters over human artists.
D. To introduce a new way of preserving art masterpieces.
15. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A. AI art promotes the sale of artistic products.
B. AI art makes copyright issues more complicated.
C. Artists can create more works with the help of AI.
D. There will be fierce competition in the art industry.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. B
第二節(共5小題; 每小題2. 5分, 滿分12. 5分)
閱讀下面短文, 從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Shyness is normal and it is not considered as a mental problem All people have been shy at one time or another. Even the most confident people experienced being shy. ____16____.
You probably are wondering why you are shy. It may be because of the environment you were used to or the way you were brought up. Certain events or incidents in the past may also lead to the reason why you are shy now. ____17____ Most shy people have shy parents and relatives and it is not surprising to find out that they too have become shy persons.
One of the negative sides of being shy is having the tendency to be passive. Most of the time shy people can’t stand up for themselves and what they believe is right. ____18____This apparently influences their social life as well as work, family and other aspects of their life.
While shyness has negative aspects, it has positive sides. Shy people are usually good observers and do not get themselves into too much trouble because they try to observe their environment or any situation before they act. ____19____ They can also make great friends. Since they have difficulties in social scenes, making friends seems to be a must. Therefore, they value their friends wholeheartedly and have proven to be loyal and thoughtful friends.
____20____ Some of them born with shy parents have successfully battled against being shy. This contributes to their constant self-improvement, developing self-esteem and trying to be exposed to new environments.
A. But in most cases, shyness proves to be genetic.
B. They are sensitive and accustomed to getting suspicious.
C. Because some people are born to be shy, they let it go hang.
D. So if you’re feeling shy, don’t worry because you are not alone.
E They are not hot-headed and think twice before making any decisions.
F. Although shyness is something from birth, it can be improved over time.
G. They avoid crowds by nature and stay away from groups and social interactions.
【答案】16. D 17. A 18. G 19. E 20. F
第三部分　語言運用(共兩節, 滿分30分)
第一節(共15小題; 每小題1分, 滿分15分)
The history of human beings is naturally a process to pursue happiness, which is the ultimate purpose of life. Happiness makes us cope with our careers energetically and harmonise life ____21____. However, the word “pursue” evidences that happiness is like a horizon (地平線), when we move further, it ____22____ away.
Obviously, defining happiness has ____23____ mankind for thousands of years because individuals all have their own ____24____ and, more critically, human desires are almost limitless. ____25____ is the common standard for happiness of merchants, yet their dreams of being billionaires and even zillionaires always follow the fulfilments of the dreams of being millionaires. The process of struggling for may-be happiness always ends in must-be ____26____. Thus, the definition of happiness can hardly be ____27____.
Nevertheless, although happiness is indefinable, it is still easy for us to find the ____28____ examples of happy people, who, in fact, share three features in common: optimistic mentality, ____29____ body, and stable income. It is apparent that most of the sufferings are ____30____ by external surroundings and they are nearly unavoidable. Thus, one can only change his mentality to ____31____ them. Meanwhile, without health one cannot sustain happiness to enjoy the ____32____ of life.
Furthermore, to be realistic, a beggar, while struggling in poverty, can never be as peaceful as a millionaire ____33____ on the Pacific ocean. Hence, stable income is also significant for achieving happiness.
To summarise, to define happiness will not be so hard if humans can understand happiness in a standard way and eliminate (消滅) their ____34____ totally. However, before the realisation of this ____35____, being optimistic, healthy, and financially independent may be the “keys” to happiness.
21. A. instantly B. optimistically C. permanently D. definitely
22. A. gives B. breaks C. backs D. puts
23. A. helped B. changed C. confused D. interrupted
24. A. interpretations B. compositions C. solutions D. options
25. A. Fame B. Health C. Liberty D. Wealth
26. A. dissatisfaction B. sacrifice C. motivation D. success
27. A. copied B. settled C. expected D. expanded
28. A. unique B. walking C. rare D. running
29. A. weak B. slim C. sound D. large
30. A. brought about B. held back C. cut down D. pulled up
31. A. find B. grasp C. test D. clear
32. A. luxury B. cycle C. outcome D. sunshine
33. A. singing B. living C. sailing D. flying
34. A. greed B. fear C. dream D. poverty
35. A. value B. goal C. cause D. potential
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B
第二節(共10小題; 每小題1. 5分, 滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
A 50-minute drive northwest of downtown, Beijing, a village pops up. It____36____(house) a shadow puppetry troupe (皮影戲劇團) and Beijing Long zaitian Shadow Puppet Theater.
Shadow puppetry is seen____37____the prequel (先行篇) to film and animation in China. Besides performances____38____ (create) by light and shadow, performers must master a____39____(vary) skill set as the plays combine painting, carving, opera and literature. But due to low revenue and a small market, young people are unwilling ____40____(learn) shadow puppetry.
____41____, this particular troupe stands out from the crowd. Average performer age is only 25. Moreover, of the 300 performers____42____has trained over the years, many are under 1.4 m in____43____(high). In 2021, the team created Winter Olympics-themed shadow pupets. The troupe also staged different plays____44____(introduce) ice and snow sports through fairy tales.
“____45____(fortunate), we have these people. They have been devoted to the inheritance of shadow puppetry for over a decade,”said Wang Xi, inheritor of Beijing Western School Shadow Puppetry.
【答案】36. houses
37. as 38. created
39. various##varied
40. to learn
41. However
42. it 43. height
44. introducing
45. Fortunately
第四部分　寫作(共兩節, 滿分40分)
第一節(滿分15分)
46. 假定你是李華，作為交換生在英國某中學就讀。你很想參加Bolton教授的團隊組織的2023年人工智能大會 (AI Conference 2023)。請你給Bolton教授寫封信，內容包括：
1. 寫信目的；
2. 詢問參會要求；
3. 想參會的原因。
注意：1. 詞數80左右；
2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
Dear Prof. Bolton,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Prof. Bolton,
I’m Li Hua, an exchange student studying in London. Knowing that the AI Conference 2023 will be held, I am writing to apply for a chance to take part in it.
Could you please inform me of some details concerning the conference To begin with, I wonder whether I need any experience before. In addition, I would like to know if there is an age restriction. The reasons why I want to attend the meeting is that I have a preference for AI.
Hopefully, you can give me the opportunity. Expect to hear from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二節(滿分25分)
47. 閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
Jane was waiting in the corridor outside her class. She had two exams that day and physics was the first. She really hated physics. Her friend Terry looked at her from the front of the line, and then looked away quickly. Jane thought she looked guilty. She didn’t have a problem with physics. She didn’t have a problem with anything… Miss Perfect!
“Hi, Jane, it’s your favorite exam today,” said Maya, laughing as she joined the line. Terry was looking at Jane again. “So what’s wrong with her ” asked Maya. “I thought you were friends.” “Yes, so did I,” said Jane. “but she hasn’t spoken to me for two weeks now. She promised to help me review for the physics exam too, but then she ignored all my calls and texts. She seemed to have forgotten who her friends are!” said Jane angrily. “Are you listening to me ” Mr. Richard was talking to the class and the other students were going into the exam room. Jane gave Maya a worried look and followed them.
Jane couldn’t answer question number five. She looked up and saw Terry sitting two rows in front of her. Jane couldn’t believe it! Terry was holding her phone on her knee under the table and reading from it. Is that how Terry always got such good grades She felt really angry at Terry, but she didn’t know what to do. She thought about telling the teacher, but what would everyone else think of her “Stop writing and put your pens down,” said Mr. Richard as he started as he started to collect the exam papers.
Jane wanted to talk to Terry at lunch time, but she couldn’t find her anywhere. The next exam was history. That was Jane’s favorite subject but she wasn’t feeling good. She didn’t know what to do about Terry. “It wasn’t fair!” she thought. “Terry was getting good grades by cheating all the time.” thought Jane. Just then, Mr. Richard walked past her table. “Mr. Richard…”
注意：
1. 續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Jane was sitting behind Tom again in the history exam that afternoon.
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Paragraph 2：
Jane was walking towards the school gate, when she heard footsteps behind her.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Jane was sitting behind Tom again in the history exam that afternoon. Jane was feeling terrible. Mr. Richard wanted her to nod at him if she saw Terry cheating in the exam. When she saw Terry had her phone under the table, Jane looked up and nodded to Mr. Richard. Terry was too busy looking at her phone to notice Mr. Richard coming near. Mr. Richard picked up her exam paper, tore it in half and told Terry to leave the classroom.
Paragraph 2:
Jane was walking towards the school gate, when she heard footsteps behind her. It was Terry. “Jane, please wait,” said Terry. “I’m really sorry I didn’t answer your calls. My dad has been in hospital for two weeks. He had a big heart operation today. I was reading texts from my mum to see how the operation was going. But Mr. Richard caught me. He thought I was cheating. He believes me now. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you what was happening but I haven’t forgotten that we’re friends. Will you forgive me ”

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