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單元質量檢測（二）　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
（滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
第一部分　聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1.What does the woman’s son do most probably？
A.A postman.　　　　　　　　　　B.A policeman.　　　　　　　　C.A guard.
2.Why is the woman late？
A.The traffic was heavy. B.The bus broke down. C.She took the wrong bus.
3.What do we know from the conversation？
A.The woman lost her new book.
B.The man will buy a new book.
C.The man doesn’t care about the book.
4.How long does the man work every week？
A.For 50 hours. B.For 55 hours. C.For 66 hours.
5.Who travelled with the man last month？
A.Jeff and Richard. B.The man’s dog. C.No one.
第二節（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6.Where does this conversation probably take place？
A.In a store. B.In a restaurant. C.In a museum.
7.How much does the woman pay for the bowl？
A.60 dollars. B.80 dollars. C.90 dollars.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8.Why didn’t the father follow the old family recipe？
A.One page is missing. B.He has his own recipe. C.He can’t find the recipe.
9.What does the girl think of the pizza？
A.Terrible. B.Tasty. C.Unusual.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.How much did Laura earn a day for her first job？
A.8 pounds. B.12 pounds. C.40 pounds.
11.Why did Laura leave her first job？
A.The shoe shop closed down.
B.She had to study for her exams.
C.A new shoe shop was short of hands.
12.How long did Laura work in the shoe shops all together？
A.For 18 months. B.For 21 months. C.For two years.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13.What do we know about the house？
A.It is large. B.It has one bedroom. C.It needs fixing.
14.What is the man planning to buy？
A.A garden. B.A house. C.A farm.
15.What does the man suggest the woman growing？
A.Corn. B.Rice. C.Potatoes.
16.How do they get the money？
A.They will get a bank loan.
B.They have saved enough.
C.They will borrow from friends.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17.Which competition was held last year？
A.Singing Competition. B.Reading Competition. C.Dancing Competition.
18.What is the purpose of the Pet Competition？
A.To help students select suitable pets.
B.To teach students how to look after pets.
C.To tell students loving animals is important.
19.What will be at the Pet Competition？
A.A lesson on dogs. B.A dog beauty contest. C.A dog’s ability test.
20.What do we know about the Pet Competition？
A.Students will bring their pets.
B.Students can vote for the dogs.
C.Students need to pay for the competition.
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
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21.How much can a VIP member save if he/she buys the product？
A.$7.0. B.$7.3.
C.$8.0. D.$8.3.
22.What is special about the MusiBaby Speaker？
A.It is big enough. B.It doesn’t need a battery.
C.You can use it in the rain. D.You must buy two speakers.
23.What does the 5.0 Bluetooth chip help us to do？
A.Get longer playtime. B.Connect devices easily.
C.Have better sound effects. D.Use the speaker everywhere.
B
　　Joe DiMaggio was one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. A three-time winner of the Most Valuable Player award， DiMaggio was selected to the Major League All-Star team in each of his thirteen seasons. He is best known for his remarkable performance during the 1941 season.
I recently heard a little-known story about how DiMaggio acquired his exceptional ability. As the story goes， a reporter was interviewing DiMaggio at his home and asked him what it felt like to be such a “natural hitter”.Without saying a word， he dragged the reporter downstairs. In the shadows of the basement， DiMaggio picked up a bat and began to repeat a series of practice swings. Before each swing， he would call out a particular pitch such as “fastball， low and away” or “slider， inside” and adjust his approach accordingly.
Once he finished the routine， DiMaggio set the bat down， picked up a piece of chalk， and scratched a tally mark on the wall. Then he flicked on the lights to reveal thousands of tally marks covering the basement walls. Supposedly， DiMaggio then looked at the reporter and said， “Don’t you ever tell me that I’m a natural hitter again.”
We love stories like this — stories that highlight how remarkable success is the product of effort and perseverance. In recent years， the study of hard work has developed into a scientific pursuit. Experts have begun to refer to focused and effortful training as “deliberate practice” and it is widely considered to be the recipe for success.
There is no doubt that deliberate practice can be the recipe for success， but only under certain conditions. If we are serious about maximizing our potential， then we need to know when deliberate practice makes the difference between success and failure and when it doesn’t. Before we can capture the power of deliberate practice， we need to understand its limitations. In highly competitive fields， deliberate practice is often necessary， but not sufficient for success.
24.What is the first paragraph mainly about？
A.Joe DiMaggio’s life experience.
B.Joe DiMaggio’s personal struggle.
C.The great popularity of Joe DiMaggio.
D.The great achievement of Joe DiMaggio.
25.Why did Joe DiMaggio show a series of practice swings to the reporter？
A.To demonstrate his brilliant skills. B.To demonstrate his poor conditions.
C.To prove he wasn’t a genius indeed. D.To prove he wasn’t excellent indeed.
26.What does the author want to tell us by sharing Joe DiMaggio’s story？
A.Perseverance leads to success. B.Genius comes from hard work.
C.Your hard work will pay off in the end. D.Diligence makes up for a lack of talent.
27.Which word best describes the author’s attitude to deliberate practice？
A.Doubtful. B.Confused.
C.Objective. D.Ambiguous.
C
New York City’s Department of Education has banned ChatGPT from school devices and networks due to concerns that the controversial artificial-intelligence tool will fuel cheating and misinformation， a spokesperson confirmed Thursday.
Since its release in November， ChatGPT has led to alarm among educators who fear it will lead to academic dishonesty by allowing students to easily generate essays and other assignments by pressing a few keys.
“Due to concerns about negative impacts on student learning， and concerns regarding the safety and accuracy of content， access to ChatGPT is restricted on New York City Public Schools’ networks and devices，” department of education spokesperson Jenna Lyle said in a statement.
“While the tool may be able to provide quick and easy answers to questions， it does not build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills， which are essential for academic and lifelong success，” Lyle added.
Developed by research firm OpenAI， ChatGPT is a “chat bot” that has rapidly gained popularity in recent months for its incredible ability to generate humanlike responses to user questions.The tool is capable of producing high-quality responses on an array of topics and in many forms， including essays， poetry and even jokes.The technology is not foolproof， and ChatGPT can still produce inaccurate information or false information while generating its responses.
Last month， a college professor in South Carolina told The Post that he had caught one of his students using ChatGPT to generate an essay on the 18th-century philosopher David Hume.
Furman University assistant philosophy professor Darren Hick said content produced by ChatGPT is recognizable， adding that the tool writes like a very smart 12th-grader.
“This is learning software — in a month， it’ll be smarter.In a year， it’ll be smarter，” he said.“I feel the mix myself between terror and what this is going to mean for my day-to-day job — but it’s also fascinating， it’s endlessly fascinating.”
28.What do educators fear about students’ using ChatGPT？
A.It will affect their exam results. B.It will result in long screen time.
C.It will lead to cheating behaviours. D.It will do harm to their mental health.
29.What did Jenna Lyle think of ChatGPT？
A.It provides incorrect answers. B.It serves no practical purpose.
C.It offers inaccurate information. D.It fails to improve students’ skills.
30.What is the fifth paragraph mainly about？
A.The popularity of ChatGPT. B.How ChatGPT is used in life.
C.The problems with ChatGPT. D.A brief introduction to ChatGPT.
31.What do we learn about Darren Hick？
A.He showed his concern over ChatGPT. B.He didn’t support the ban of ChatGPT.
C.He thought ChatGPT had little attraction. D.He thought ChatGPT produced poor content.
D
　　Tuvalu is a tiny island nation in the Pacific Ocean. It’s also one of the countries most threatened by climate change. Now Australia and Tuvalu have made a deal that gives the people of Tuvalu a place to go if their islands become unsafe because the sea levels are increasingly becoming higher.
For Tuvalu — and other low-lying island nations — tackling the climate crisis is hugely important. On average， Tuvalu is only 6.6 feet （2 meters） above sea level. At its highest point， Tuvalu is just 15 feet （4.5 meters） above sea level. The country is on the way of becoming unlivable.
Tuvalu used to be made up of 11 islands. Now there are just nine. Scientists believe that the entire nation could be under water within 80 years.
Over 11，000 people live in Tuvalu. Rising seas are already making it harder to get fresh water to drink. The saltwater is also making low-lying land useless for farming. And it’s likely that the islands will face more flooding and stronger storms in the future.
Now， people from Tuvalu have been offered a chance to live and work in Australia. On 9 November 2023， the prime ministers of the two countries signed an agreement making that offer official. Under the deal， people from Tuvalu will be allowed to “live， study， and work in Australia”. They will be able to use Australia’s schools and health care system.
Since the islands of Tuvalu are important to its people， there is no plan for everyone from Tuvalu to leave immediately. For now， just 280 people from Tuvalu will be allowed to move to Australia each year. That will keep the island nation from losing too many important people who can help improve the situation.
Australia is also offering money — US $10 million （AUD $16 million） — to help protect Tuvalu’s islands and to try to rebuild some of the land that has already been lost.
32.What is the biggest problem Tuvalu is facing？
A.Fewer islands. B.Poor farmland.
C.Rising sea levels. D.Lacking fresh water.
33.What does the agreement mean for Tuvalu？
A.Great hope. B.Unfair treatment.
C.A great challenge. D.A temporary solution.
34.What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 6 refer to？
A.Lacking a plan for everyone to leave.
B.The islands of Tuvalu being important.
C.Limiting the number of people leaving Tuvalu.
D.Few people liking to leave Tuvalu immediately.
35.What would be the most suitable title for the text？
A.Tuvalu Signed an Agreement with Australia
B.Australia Offers Support for Climate-Hit Tuvalu
C.Australia Respond to Climate Change with Tuvalu
D.Tuvalu Is Seriously Influenced by Extreme Weather
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。
We grow up with assumptions about how the future world will work.We live in and adapt to the guides and resources we hope will lead us to jobs and money and homes and families and happiness.　36　.
And then， things change — quickly — and a lot！ Change in our families； change in our communities； change in our world！
　37　， but it’s harder to actually change.The changes in our lifetime are the result of the emergence of the new digital landscape.Inexpensive and powerful digital tools have fundamentally transformed the way we work and the way we play in the world in which we live.
　38　.Using today’s digital tools and the Internet， we can now manage our online accounts without ever stepping into a bank.We can shop without ever leaving the comfort of our home.A person with a smartphone can easily be the smartest person in the room.We can travel to far off places without ever flying in a plane or boarding a train.We can develop friendships with countless people who we might never meet in person.　39　.We can do things today that would have seemed unimaginable even a decade ago.
And these dramatic changes and their influence on our futures can seem hard to handle.Newspapers have been replaced by websites and social media feeds.CDs and MP3 players have been replaced by anytime， anywhere streamed music.DVDs used to provide much of our video entertainment， yet they have quickly been replaced by Netflix.　40　.Many of us are in denial even as this continues to happen right before our very eyes.
A.The possibilities are endless
B.Life ahead appears very promising
C.It’s easy to say that we have to adapt
D.It’s true that we are all afraid of change
E.We can’t imagine a life without technology
F.Paper books are giving place to eBooks gradually
G.Let’s consider just a few of these dynamic changes
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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）
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
Jim Dwyer once served his country in the United States Air Force.Now that he is retired， he is still 　41　 his country.This time it’s through 　42　 meals to those who truly need it.
Every Thursday， Dwyer starts his day at Meals on Wheels in Westminster， 　43　 eight hot plates and sending the nutritious meals to older adults.
“It’s wonderful to help those 　44　.You know it’s just the ability to help people that are 　45　， and not able to get out on their own.It’s something I get 　46　 from.And who knows？ Maybe someday I might need this 　47　 too，” said Dwyer.
Dwyer was inspired to join Meals on Wheels during his 　48　 to make sure his elderly parents had hot meals to eat.“I saw on TV here in Westminster that they were looking for 　49　 for Meals on Wheels， and I said I can go do that，” said Dwyer.
His effort to 　50　 serving his fellow Americans， as he did in the military， is 　51　.It is true that the meals bring 　52　 to the faces of those getting a nutritious plate.
　　“Jim is great.He is one of our volunteers that has been 　53　 for a long time，” said Darla Olson of Meals on Wheels.
As the saying goes，“It’s never too late to learn.” 　54　， Dwyer’s story tells us that it is also never too late to make 　55　 efforts to work for the good of the community.
41.A.serving　　B.building　　C.promoting　　D.devoting
42.A.cooking B.selling C.delivering D.saving
43.A.picking up B.making out C.taking over D.setting down
44.A.in turn B.in need C.in order D.in danger
45.A.given up B.turned down C.taken off D.shut in
46.A.knowledge B.strength C.satisfaction D.reward
47.A.project B.solution C.service D.pleasure
48.A.process B.purpose C.methods D.efforts
49.A.workers B.drivers C.teachers D.waiters
50.A.enjoy B.continue C.finish D.consider
51.A.identified B.confirmed C.appreciated D.suspected
52.A.smiles B.tears C.pride D.honour
53.A.generous B.ambitious C.intelligent D.committed
54.A.Actually B.Hopefully C.Occasionally D.Gradually
55.A.temporary B.constant C.random D.obvious
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。
Chinese tech companies are making every effort 　56　（enter） into the fast-growing artificial intelligence — generated content sector and roll out AI-powered chatbots or products similar to ChatGPT， which 　57　 （take） the world by storm since its launch in November 2022.
　58　（launch） by US — based AI research company OpenAI， ChatGPT is able to mimic human — like responses to prompts with AI-generated content， and assist people 　59　 tasks such as writing essays， drafting business proposals， and even creating poetry.
AI-generated content and ChatGPT-related technologies 　60　（be） likely to become a new engine driving innovation in content production and free human creators from boring tasks， 　61　（enable） them to focus on creative thinking， with immense application potential in a wide range of fields like culture， media， entertainment and education.
China has made significant progress in developing the AI industry.A Stanford University report showed that China filed more than half the world’s AI patent 　62　 （application） in 2021， and continues to lead the world in 　63　 number of AI journals， conference papers and related publications.
Baidu， Alibaba and Tencent have invested 　64　 （heavy） in promoting the commercial use of AI， and some Chinese AI companies have grown rapidly in recent years.There is no doubt 　65　 China’s AI industry will have an infinitely bright future.
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第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　某英文網站正在就“人工智能與未來就業”這一話題進行討論，請你寫一篇短文發帖參與討論，內容包括：
1.人工智能將對未來就業產生什么影響；2.你對人工智能的態度。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第二節（滿分25分）
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。
When she was twelve years old， Raha earned a scholarship to study at a boarding school in England.Her father told her to study hard and practice running every day in England.She nodded because that is much easier than staying happy in a completely new country.Several days later， she kissed her family and boarded the plane for England.As the plane took off， she looked out of the window at the goats and brown rivers of Kenya.She stared down at the green fields where she used to run like the wind， barefoot （赤腳的）.
At school in England， Raha had lots of maths problems to solve， essays to write， and books to read.She also joined in the school running team.They were preparing for an important running race， in which runners from different schools took part.In order to practice running， her coach gave her a striped shirt， white shorts， shoes with cleats （防滑釘） and another pair with spongy soles （吸水鞋底） for cross-country.Honestly speaking， she had always run barefoot at home， so the shoes felt tight.But all the other runners wore shoes and Raha didn’t want to be different.
The team practiced every weekday afternoon.On Saturdays， everyone watched football — everyone but Raha.She would run alone on the country roads barefoot and run over fields thick with mud just as in her hometown.Each day at lunch， she would sit alone in the large dining hall， eating dishes totally strange to her and missing her family.
One Saturday， Raha ran up a hill and found herself in a barnyard.To her surprise， one of her classmates， Thomas， stood just inside the barn doors.After he greeted her， Raha asked，“Why aren’t you watching football？”“I have to help my father，” said Thomas，“but why aren’t you wearing your shoes？”
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；2.請按如下格式作答。
　　On hearing this question， Raha felt awkward.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　On the day of the race， all the runners were wearing professional suits and shoes， except Raha.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
單元質量檢測（二）　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
第一部分
1－5　ACCCB　　　6－10　ABAAB
11－15　ABCCC 16－20　BBCBB
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Hello， this is Susan Howard. May I speak to my son， please？
M：I’m sorry. He’s still out on his duty delivering letters. Shall I take a message？
（Text 2）
W：I’m sorry.I’m late.
M：Oh， that’s all right. I just wondered what was keeping you. The traffic？
W：No， it was the bus I took. I took the wrong one. That was a disaster for me.
（Text 3）
W：I’m sorry， but I can’t find the book you lent to me.
M：Oh， that’s all right.
W：I must apologise. I’ll buy you a new one tomorrow.
M：No， please don’t. I couldn’t let you do that. It’s an old book. Just let it go.
（Text 4）
W：What time do you start working？
M：I work from 9 to 3. Then I start again at 5：30 and work until 10：30， six days a week.
W：And do you have to work at the weekend？
M：Oh， yes， that’s our busiest time.
（Text 5）
W：Did you go on a trip alone or with your friends last month？
M：I was planning to go with Jeff and Richard， but they both couldn’t spare the time.
W：What did you do with your dog while you were away？
M：Oh， Tom is a good traveler， as long as he gets a chance to play.
（Text 6）
W：Excuse me. How much do you want for this bowl？
M：Don’t move it. It’s easy to break. That’s one piece of outstanding glass in perfect shape. It’s worth 150 dollars.
W：Oh， I couldn’t possibly pay that much.
M：Hold on， lady. I said it was worth 150 dollars but I can give it to you for only 120 dollars.
W：I’ll give you 60 dollars.
M：60！ Come on， lady. You’ve got to be kidding. I paid more than that for it myself. Take it for 90 dollars. I can’t go any lower than that.
W：Well， maybe I could give you 80 dollars.
M：OK. Let me wrap it up for you. There you are， lady， a real bargain.
（Text 7）
M：Time to eat！
W：I’m starving. Oh， what’s that？ Where is Mom？
M：Now， Mom put me in charge of dinner tonight.
W：But what is it？ What’s the smell？
M：It’s pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here.
W：Let me see. Oh， Dad. You’re missing a page！
M：Well， I couldn’t find the second page of the recipe， but don’t worry. I have plenty of experience around the house.
W：That’s not what Mom said.
M：Here let us try a piece first. This is great.
W：Dad， you put a little too much salt in it. Besides， it’s burned. And what’s that？
M：That’s just part of my own recipe. I added some pumpkin.
W：Oh， not another one of your surprises. Pumpkin doesn’t go with pizza！
（Text 8）
M：Laura， what was your first job？
W：The first job I had was a sales assistant in a shoe shop. When I was fifteen， I got my first job and I used to work every Saturday for 8 hours a day and I used to earn 1.5 pounds per hour.
M：It doesn’t sound like very much.
W：No， so in England now， the minimum may be 5 pounds.
M：Oh， wow！ So how long did you work at this job？
W：I worked all together in three different shoe shops. In the first one I worked for a year and then it closed down. After that they moved me to another one， the same company. Three months later they moved me to a new shoe shop because they were short of hands. But half a year later I left my job when I had to study for my exams at school.
（Text 9）
W：Oh， where are we going？
M：I want to show you something.
W：I know， but what is it？
M：A farm. It’s just down this road. It’s a small place， but at least it would be our own.
W：A farm？ How can we afford to buy a farm？
M：It isn’t large， only 1 acre. We wouldn’t have to pay very much right now.
W：Is there a house on the farm？
M：A small one， two bedrooms， but it needs to be fixed up a little. I can do the job myself.
W：OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden？
M：There is about half an acre behind the house. That’s plenty of space. We can probably grow a lot of our own food.
W：What are you thinking about growing？
M：Well， it really isn’t big enough for corn. I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.
W：Do we have enough money to get all of these？
M：I think we’ve saved enough. We can also ask John about the money he borrowed from us.
（Text 10）
Good morning， boys and girls. As we know， in the past years our school held many competitions successfully every year， like Singing Competition and Dancing Competition. In fact I do know most of the students will want to have the Reading Competition as was held last year. But， now we’ll have something that may be much more fun. It’s the Pet Competition！ Well， in fact， it aims at letting all students know the importance of loving animals. Nowadays， too many people can’t treat animals so well. They do not think carefully before getting a pet.
At the competition， you will not be disappointed because our teachers will not give you boring lessons to ask you to love animals. Instead， we can all learn something from a relaxing environment. There’s a dog beauty contest and we will choose the best dog. The competition will be based on the dogs’ ability. Unfortunately this competition is not open to your pets this year. Our school has selected five dogs for this competition. That means， we can just sit back and enjoy. So please come to join this event and vote for your favorite dogs！ How can you afford to miss such an educational and fun event of the year？
第二部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章簡要介紹了一款名為MusiBaby Speaker的藍牙音箱。
21.D　細節理解題。根據價格信息可知，這款產品的定價是39.99美元，會員價是31.69美元。由此可知，會員購買可省8.3美元。
22.C　細節理解題。根據About this item部分可知，這款藍牙音箱是便攜式的（小巧玲瓏），電池待機時間長達1，500分鐘；雖然是一對音箱，但也可以單獨購買；這款音箱的一大特征是防水。
23.B　細節理解題。根據最后一段可知，5.0藍牙芯片主要賦予藍牙音箱以強大的無線連接能力——有了5.0藍牙芯片，藍牙音箱可以連接幾乎任何電子設備，而且可以在惡劣環境下實現連接。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。文章簡要講述了一位記者訪談喬·迪馬吉奧的經歷，并揭示了這位美國傳奇棒球運動員成功的秘訣。
24.D　段落大意題。根據第一段可知，本段主要介紹了喬·迪馬吉奧在自己的體育生涯中所取得的輝煌成績。
25.C　細節理解題。根據第二、三段可知，記者一開始稱喬·迪馬吉奧為“天才擊球手”，而喬·迪馬吉奧通過現身說法，來證明自己并非“天才擊球手”。
26.B　推理判斷題。根據第四段可知，作者分享喬·迪馬吉奧的故事主要是想證明勤奮和苦練的價值和意義——天才源于勤奮。
27.C　推理判斷題。根據最后一段可知，作者雖然特別強調了刻意練習的重要性及意義，但是結尾又補充說明：在競爭激烈的領域，刻意練習通常是必要的，但并不能必然帶來成功。由此可見，他對“刻意練習”的態度是客觀的。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。ChatGPT是美國OpenAI研發的聊天機器人程序。最近美國紐約市教育部已經禁止ChatGPT在學校設備和網絡上使用，因為擔心這一有爭議的人工智能工具會助長作弊和錯誤信息的傳播。
28.C　推理判斷題。根據第二段可知，紐約市的教育工作者擔心ChatGPT將導致學術方面的不誠實，因為學生只需按幾個鍵就能輕松生成論文和完成其他作業。
29.D　細節理解題。根據第四段可知，Jenna Lyle認為，ChatGPT不能幫助學生培養批判性思維和解決問題的技能，而這些是他們學術和終身成功所必需的。
30.D　段落大意題。根據第五段可知，本段主要對ChatGPT進行了簡單的介紹，包括其誕生、基本功能以及存在的缺陷等。
31.A　推理判斷題。根據最后兩段可知，Darren Hick教授發現他的學生利用ChatGPT來撰寫論文，這讓他對ChatGPT表示出擔憂。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。圖瓦盧是太平洋上的一個小島國。由于氣候危機導致海平面不斷上升，它正面臨著被海水淹沒的危險。這時候，澳大利亞對其伸出了援手。
32.C　細節理解題。根據第一至三段可知，圖瓦盧面臨的最大問題是海平面不斷上升。科學家們認為，整個國家將在80年內被海水淹沒。
33.A　推理判斷題。根據第五段可知，2023年11月9日，兩國簽署了一份協議。根據該協議，圖瓦盧人將被允許“在澳大利亞生活、學習和工作”。他們將能夠使用澳大利亞的學校和醫療保健系統。由此可知，這一協議顯然是給圖瓦盧人民帶來了巨大的希望。
34.C　代詞指代題。根據第六段可知，這里的That指代上文提到的just 280 people from Tuvalu will be allowed to move to Australia each year （每年只允許280人離開圖瓦盧）這一事實。
35.B　標題歸納題。綜合全文可知，文章開篇指出圖瓦盧所面臨的巨大危險——即將被海水淹沒，接下來介紹了澳大利亞與圖瓦盧簽署的一份協議，這給圖瓦盧所面臨的困境提出了解決方案。因此B項最適合作本文標題。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。科學技術的不斷發展帶給我們一個快速變化的新時代，也帶給我們巨大的挑戰。
36.B　上文講述我們對未來的展望，即將到來的生活總是很美好的，B項符合語境。
37.C　but一詞暗示前后兩個分句是轉折關系，C項中的easy與下句中的harder正好形成對比。
38.G　下文列舉了我們生活中出現的各種變化，G項正好適合作為本段的主題句。
39.A　上文列舉了我們面臨的各種巨大變化，這說明一切皆有可能，A項符合語境。
40.F　上文列舉了我們生活中各種“被取代”的現象，F項也屬于這種現象之一。
第三部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。Jim Dwyer曾在美國空軍服役。雖然他現在退休了，但仍通過為老年人免費送餐來服務社會。
41.A　根據下文講述的Jim Dwyer的故事可知，他退休后仍然在通過為老年人免費送餐服務社會。
42.C　根據下文中的sending the nutritious meals to older adults可知，Jim Dwyer是在提供免費送餐服務。
43.A　根據本空后的eight hot plates可知，這里Jim Dwyer應該是拿起八份食物。pick up表示“拿起；拾起”。
44.B　Jim Dwyer所做的事情是幫助那些有困難的人。in need表示“有困難的”。
45.D　根據下文中的not able to get out on their own可知，這些人自己無法出來。shut in表示“關在房內”。
46.C　根據上文It’s wonderful to help those可知，Jim Dwyer很享受目前所做的事，這說明他從中獲得了滿足。
47.C　Jim Dwyer表示他以后老了可能也會需要這種服務。
48.D　根據下文to make sure his elderly parents had hot meals to eat可知，Jim Dwyer當時是在努力解決自己年邁父母的吃飯問題。
49.B　由于Jim Dwyer現在從事的是送餐工作，因此當時Meals on Wheels這一項目需求的應該是司機。
50.B　根據上文可知，Jim Dwyer在退休后繼續服務社區、服務社會。
51.C　根據下文Darla Olson的講話可知，Jim Dwyer的付出得到了社會的認可和感謝。
52.A　根據常識可知，得到食物的老年人應該是滿心歡喜，面帶微笑的。
53.D　根據上文Jim is great可知，Jim Dwyer的表現非常好。committed表示“盡心盡力的”。
54.A　上文作者引用了一句諺語，下文作者闡述了一個事實。
55.B　Jim Dwyer的故事告訴我們這樣一個事實——要想服務社會，永遠都不會晚。make constant efforts表示“付出不斷的努力”。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。由美國OpenAI研發的聊天機器人程序ChatGPT在全球引起轟動，在此背景下，中國的人工智能產業也在如火如荼地發展。
56.to enter　考查非謂語動詞。這里表示中國科技公司努力的目的是進入如火如荼的人工智能行業并開發類似ChatGPT的產品，因此用動詞不定式作目的狀語。
57.has taken　考查動詞的時態。本句時間狀語為since its launch in November 2022，因此用現在完成時。
58.Launched　考查非謂語動詞。這里表示ChatGPT是由美國OpenAI公司所研發的，因此用過去分詞Launched作狀語。
59.with　考查介詞。assist sb with sth是固定搭配，表示“幫助某人做某事”。
60.are　考查動詞的時態和主謂一致。本句有兩個并列的主語：AI-generated content and ChatGPT-related technologies，應視為復數，且根據語境可知，應用一般現在時，故填系動詞are。
61.enabling　考查非謂語動詞。動詞enable的邏輯主語是AI-generated content and ChatGPT-related technologies，它們之間是主動關系，因此用動詞-ing形式作狀語，表示結果或伴隨狀態。
62.applications　考查名詞。application為可數名詞，根據語境可知應用其復數形式。
63.the　考查冠詞。the number of ...是固定表達，表示“……的數量”。
64.heavily　考查詞形轉換。本空前面是動詞invested，因此這里應用副詞形式。heavily意為“很多地，大量地”。
65.that　考查同位語從句。There is no doubt that ...是一個固定句型，表示“毫無疑問……”。連詞that引導同位語從句。
第四部分
第一節
　　With the development of AI， many people are worried that it will present a great threat to our employment.
It’s true that a great number of jobs will be replaced by the robots in the future.However， we shouldn’t ignore the fact that while some old jobs are taken away， some new jobs
will be created because of AI.Cars can replace coaches， but coachmen can still choose to become car drivers.
Personally， I don’t think we should fear AI.Instead， we ought to welcome it with an open mind and an optimistic attitude.Just as a slogan goes， “Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen.”
第二節
　　On hearing this question， Raha felt awkward.However， she collected her courage to tell him the truth.“You are used to running barefoot？ That’s amazing，” said Thomas， “But everybody has his way to do something， so just run in your own way.” Then he expressed his admiration and support for her.Raha was moved to tears the instant she heard what Thomas said.She also felt warm and encouraged.From then on， she devoted herself to practicing running every day， barefoot.
On the day of the race， all the runners were wearing professional suits and shoes， except Raha.She stood on the lane， barefoot.However， she was not feeling ashamed because that was her way to run.“Come on， Raha， you can make it！” It was Thomas who was cheering for her.Suddenly， she felt more confident.At last， she won the first prize and brought honour to her school.From then on， she could not only concentrate on studying and running， but she also stayed happy in the new school.
9 / 9(共94張PPT)
單元質量檢測（二）　
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
（滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
第一部分　聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、
C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話
后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話
僅讀一遍。
1. What does the woman’s son do most probably？
A. A postman.
B. A policeman.
C. A guard.
2. Why is the woman late？
A. The traffic was heavy.
B. The bus broke down.
C. She took the wrong bus.
3. What do we know from the conversation？
A. The woman lost her new book.
B. The man will buy a new book.
C. The man doesn’t care about the book.
4. How long does the man work every week？
A. For 50 hours.
B. For 55 hours.
C. For 66 hours.
5. Who travelled with the man last month？
A. Jeff and Richard.
B. The man’s dog.
C. No one.
第二節（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題
中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位
置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒
鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀
兩遍。
6. Where does this conversation probably take place？
A. In a store.
B. In a restaurant.
C. In a museum.
7. How much does the woman pay for the bowl？
A. 60 dollars. B. 80 dollars. C. 90 dollars.
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
8. Why didn’t the father follow the old family recipe？
A. One page is missing.
B. He has his own recipe.
C. He can’t find the recipe.
9. What does the girl think of the pizza？
A. Terrible. B. Tasty. C. Unusual.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
11. Why did Laura leave her first job？
A. The shoe shop closed down.
B. She had to study for her exams.
C. A new shoe shop was short of hands.
12. How long did Laura work in the shoe shops all together？
A. For 18 months. B. For 21 months. C. For two years.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. How much did Laura earn a day for her first job？
A. 8 pounds. B. 12 pounds. C. 40 pounds.
13. What do we know about the house？
A. It is large.
B. It has one bedroom.
C. It needs fixing.
14. What is the man planning to buy？
A. A garden. B. A house. C. A farm.
15. What does the man suggest the woman growing？
A. Corn. B. Rice. C. Potatoes.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
16. How do they get the money？
A. They will get a bank loan.
B. They have saved enough.
C. They will borrow from friends.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. Which competition was held last year？
A. Singing Competition.
B. Reading Competition.
C. Dancing Competition.
18. What is the purpose of the Pet Competition？
A. To help students select suitable pets.
B. To teach students how to look after pets.
C. To tell students loving animals is important.
19. What will be at the Pet Competition？
A. A lesson on dogs.
B. A dog beauty contest.
C. A dog’s ability test.
20. What do we know about the Pet Competition？
A. Students will bring their pets.
B. Students can vote for the dogs.
C. Students need to pay for the competition.
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Hello， this is Susan Howard. May I speak to my son， please？
M：I’m sorry. He’s still out on his duty delivering letters. Shall I take a
message？
（Text 2）
W：I’m sorry.I’m late.
M：Oh， that’s all right. I just wondered what was keeping you. The
traffic？
W：No， it was the bus I took. I took the wrong one. That was a
disaster for me.
（Text 3）
W：I’m sorry， but I can’t find the book you lent to me.
M：Oh， that’s all right.
W：I must apologise. I’ll buy you a new one tomorrow.
M：No， please don’t. I couldn’t let you do that. It’s an old book. Just
let it go.
（Text 4）
W：What time do you start working？
M：I work from 9 to 3. Then I start again at 5：30 and work until
10：30， six days a week.
W：And do you have to work at the weekend？
M：Oh， yes， that’s our busiest time.
（Text 5）
W：Did you go on a trip alone or with your friends last month？
M：I was planning to go with Jeff and Richard， but they both
couldn’t spare the time.
W：What did you do with your dog while you were away？
M：Oh， Tom is a good traveler， as long as he gets a chance to play.
（Text 6）
W：Excuse me. How much do you want for this bowl？
M：Don’t move it. It’s easy to break. That’s one piece of outstanding
glass in perfect shape. It’s worth 150 dollars.
W：Oh， I couldn’t possibly pay that much.
M：Hold on， lady. I said it was worth 150 dollars but I can give it to
you for only 120 dollars.
W：I’ll give you 60 dollars.
M：60！ Come on， lady. You’ve got to be kidding. I paid more than
that for it myself. Take it for 90 dollars. I can’t go any lower than that.
W：Well， maybe I could give you 80 dollars.
M：OK. Let me wrap it up for you. There you are， lady， a real
bargain.
（Text 7）
M：Time to eat！
W：I’m starving. Oh， what’s that？ Where is Mom？
M：Now， Mom put me in charge of dinner tonight.
W：But what is it？ What’s the smell？
M：It’s pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here.
W：Let me see. Oh， Dad. You’re missing a page！
M：Well， I couldn’t find the second page of the recipe， but don’t
worry. I have plenty of experience around the house.
W：That’s not what Mom said.
M：Here let us try a piece first. This is great.
W：Dad， you put a little too much salt in it. Besides， it’s burned.
And what’s that？
M：That’s just part of my own recipe. I added some pumpkin.
W：Oh， not another one of your surprises. Pumpkin doesn’t go with
pizza！
（Text 8）
M：Laura， what was your first job？
W：The first job I had was a sales assistant in a shoe shop. When I was
fifteen， I got my first job and I used to work every Saturday for 8
hours a day and I used to earn 1.5 pounds per hour.
M：It doesn’t sound like very much.
W：No， so in England now， the minimum may be 5 pounds.
M：Oh， wow！ So how long did you work at this job？
W：I worked all together in three different shoe shops. In the first one
I worked for a year and then it closed down. After that they moved me
to another one， the same company. Three months later they moved
me to a new shoe shop because they were short of hands. But half a
year later I left my job when I had to study for my exams at school.
（Text 9）
W：Oh， where are we going？
M：I want to show you something.
W：I know， but what is it？
M：A farm. It’s just down this road. It’s a small place， but at least it
would be our own.
W：A farm？ How can we afford to buy a farm？
M：It isn’t large， only 1 acre. We wouldn’t have to pay very much
right now.
W：Is there a house on the farm？
M：A small one， two bedrooms， but it needs to be fixed up a little.
I can do the job myself.
W：OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden？
M：There is about half an acre behind the house. That’s plenty of
space. We can probably grow a lot of our own food.
W：What are you thinking about growing？
M：Well， it really isn’t big enough for corn. I thought we might try
to raise a crop of potatoes.
W：Do we have enough money to get all of these？
M：I think we’ve saved enough. We can also ask John about the
money he borrowed from us.
Good morning， boys and girls. As we know， in the past years
our school held many competitions successfully every year， like
Singing Competition and Dancing Competition. In fact I do know most
of the students will want to have the Reading Competition as was held
last year. But， now we’ll have something that may be much more fun.
It’s the Pet Competition！ Well， in fact， it aims at letting all
students know the importance of loving animals. Nowadays， too
many people can’t treat animals so well. They do not think carefully
before getting a pet.
（Text 10）
At the competition， you will not be disappointed because our
teachers will not give you boring lessons to ask you to love animals.
Instead， we can all learn something from a relaxing environment.
There’s a dog beauty contest and we will choose the best dog. The
competition will be based on the dogs’ ability. Unfortunately this
competition is not open to your pets this year. Our school has selected
five dogs for this competition. That means， we can just sit back and
enjoy. So please come to join this event and vote for your favorite
dogs！ How can you afford to miss such an educational and fun event
of the year？
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。
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laptop， phone， MP3， iPhone， iPad， but also personal computer，
TV or other non-Bluetooth devices.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章簡要介紹了一款名為MusiBaby
Speaker的藍牙音箱。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章簡要介紹了一款名為MusiBaby
Speaker的藍牙音箱。
21. How much can a VIP member save if he/she buys the product？
A. $7.0. B. $7.3.
C. $8.0. D. $8.3.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據價格信息可知，這款產品的定價
是39.99美元，會員價是31.69美元。由此可知，會員購買可省
8.3美元。
22. What is special about the MusiBaby Speaker？
A. It is big enough.
B. It doesn’t need a battery.
C. You can use it in the rain.
D. You must buy two speakers.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據About this item部分可知，這款
藍牙音箱是便攜式的（小巧玲瓏），電池待機時間長達1，500
分鐘；雖然是一對音箱，但也可以單獨購買；這款音箱的一大
特征是防水。
23. What does the 5.0 Bluetooth chip help us to do？
A. Get longer playtime.
B. Connect devices easily.
C. Have better sound effects.
D. Use the speaker everywhere.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據最后一段可知，5.0藍牙芯片主要
賦予藍牙音箱以強大的無線連接能力——有了5.0藍牙芯片，藍
牙音箱可以連接幾乎任何電子設備，而且可以在惡劣環境下實
現連接。
B
　　Joe DiMaggio was one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. A
three-time winner of the Most Valuable Player award， DiMaggio was
selected to the Major League All-Star team in each of his thirteen seasons.
He is best known for his remarkable performance during the 1941 season.
I recently heard a little-known story about how DiMaggio acquired his
exceptional ability. As the story goes， a reporter was interviewing
DiMaggio at his home and asked him what it felt like to be such a
“natural hitter”.Without saying a word， he dragged the reporter
downstairs. In the shadows of the basement， DiMaggio picked up a bat
and began to repeat a series of practice swings. Before each swing， he
would call out a particular pitch such as “fastball， low and away” or
“slider， inside” and adjust his approach accordingly.
Once he finished the routine， DiMaggio set the bat down， picked
up a piece of chalk， and scratched a tally mark on the wall. Then he
flicked on the lights to reveal thousands of tally marks covering the
basement walls. Supposedly， DiMaggio then looked at the reporter and
said， “Don’t you ever tell me that I’m a natural hitter again.”
We love stories like this — stories that highlight how remarkable
success is the product of effort and perseverance. In recent years， the
study of hard work has developed into a scientific pursuit. Experts have
begun to refer to focused and effortful training as “deliberate practice”
and it is widely considered to be the recipe for success.
There is no doubt that deliberate practice can be the recipe for
success， but only under certain conditions. If we are serious about
maximizing our potential， then we need to know when deliberate practice
makes the difference between success and failure and when it doesn’t.
Before we can capture the power of deliberate practice， we need to
understand its limitations. In highly competitive fields， deliberate
practice is often necessary， but not sufficient for success.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。文章簡要講述了一位記者訪談
喬·迪馬吉奧的經歷，并揭示了這位美國傳奇棒球運動員成功的秘
訣。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。文章簡要講述了一位記者訪談
喬·迪馬吉奧的經歷，并揭示了這位美國傳奇棒球運動員成功的秘
訣。
24. What is the first paragraph mainly about？
A. Joe DiMaggio’s life experience.
B. Joe DiMaggio’s personal struggle.
C. The great popularity of Joe DiMaggio.
D. The great achievement of Joe DiMaggio.
解析： 　段落大意題。根據第一段可知，本段主要介紹了喬·迪
馬吉奧在自己的體育生涯中所取得的輝煌成績。
25. Why did Joe DiMaggio show a series of practice swings to the
reporter？
A. To demonstrate his brilliant skills.
B. To demonstrate his poor conditions.
C. To prove he wasn’t a genius indeed.
D. To prove he wasn’t excellent indeed.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據第二、三段可知，記者一開始稱
喬·迪馬吉奧為“天才擊球手”，而喬·迪馬吉奧通過現身說法，來
證明自己并非“天才擊球手”。
26. What does the author want to tell us by sharing Joe DiMaggio’s story？
A. Perseverance leads to success.
B. Genius comes from hard work.
C. Your hard work will pay off in the end.
D. Diligence makes up for a lack of talent.
解析： 　推理判斷題。根據第四段可知，作者分享喬·迪馬吉
奧的故事主要是想證明勤奮和苦練的價值和意義——天才源于
勤奮。
27. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to deliberate practice？
A. Doubtful. B. Confused.
C. Objective. D. Ambiguous.
解析： 　推理判斷題。根據最后一段可知，作者雖然特別強調了
刻意練習的重要性及意義，但是結尾又補充說明：在競爭激烈的
領域，刻意練習通常是必要的，但并不能必然帶來成功。由此可
見，他對“刻意練習”的態度是客觀的。
C
　　New York City’s Department of Education has banned ChatGPT from
school devices and networks due to concerns that the controversial
artificial-intelligence tool will fuel cheating and misinformation， a
spokesperson confirmed Thursday.
Since its release in November， ChatGPT has led to alarm among
educators who fear it will lead to academic dishonesty by allowing students
to easily generate essays and other assignments by pressing a few keys.
“Due to concerns about negative impacts on student learning， and
concerns regarding the safety and accuracy of content， access to
ChatGPT is restricted on New York City Public Schools’ networks and
devices，” department of education spokesperson Jenna Lyle said in a
statement.
“While the tool may be able to provide quick and easy answers to
questions， it does not build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills，
which are essential for academic and lifelong success，” Lyle added.
Developed by research firm OpenAI， ChatGPT is a “chat bot”
that has rapidly gained popularity in recent months for its incredible ability
to generate humanlike responses to user questions.The tool is capable of
producing high-quality responses on an array of topics and in many
forms， including essays， poetry and even jokes.The technology is not
foolproof， and ChatGPT can still produce inaccurate information or false
information while generating its responses.
Last month， a college professor in South Carolina told The Post that
he had caught one of his students using ChatGPT to generate an essay on
the 18th-century philosopher David Hume.
Furman University assistant philosophy professor Darren Hick said
content produced by ChatGPT is recognizable， adding that the tool writes
like a very smart 12th-grader.
“This is learning software — in a month， it’ll be smarter.In a
year， it’ll be smarter，” he said.“I feel the mix myself between terror
and what this is going to mean for my day-to-day job — but it’s also
fascinating， it’s endlessly fascinating.”
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。ChatGPT是美國OpenAI研發的聊天
機器人程序。最近美國紐約市教育部已經禁止ChatGPT在學校設備和
網絡上使用，因為擔心這一有爭議的人工智能工具會助長作弊和錯
誤信息的傳播。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。ChatGPT是美國OpenAI研發的聊天
機器人程序。最近美國紐約市教育部已經禁止ChatGPT在學校設備和
網絡上使用，因為擔心這一有爭議的人工智能工具會助長作弊和錯
誤信息的傳播。
28. What do educators fear about students’ using ChatGPT？
A. It will affect their exam results.
B. It will result in long screen time.
C. It will lead to cheating behaviours.
D. It will do harm to their mental health.
解析： 　推理判斷題。根據第二段可知，紐約市的教育工作者擔
心ChatGPT將導致學術方面的不誠實，因為學生只需按幾個鍵就能
輕松生成論文和完成其他作業。
29. What did Jenna Lyle think of ChatGPT？
A. It provides incorrect answers.
B. It serves no practical purpose.
C. It offers inaccurate information.
D. It fails to improve students’ skills.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據第四段可知，Jenna Lyle認為，
ChatGPT不能幫助學生培養批判性思維和解決問題的技能，而這些
是他們學術和終身成功所必需的。
30. What is the fifth paragraph mainly about？
A. The popularity of ChatGPT.
B. How ChatGPT is used in life.
C. The problems with ChatGPT.
D. A brief introduction to ChatGPT.
解析： 　段落大意題。根據第五段可知，本段主要對ChatGPT進
行了簡單的介紹，包括其誕生、基本功能以及存在的缺陷等。
31. What do we learn about Darren Hick？
A. He showed his concern over ChatGPT.
B. He didn’t support the ban of ChatGPT.
C. He thought ChatGPT had little attraction.
D. He thought ChatGPT produced poor content.
解析： 　推理判斷題。根據最后兩段可知，Darren Hick教授
發現他的學生利用ChatGPT來撰寫論文，這讓他對ChatGPT表
示出擔憂。
D
　　Tuvalu is a tiny island nation in the Pacific Ocean. It’s also one of the
countries most threatened by climate change. Now Australia and Tuvalu
have made a deal that gives the people of Tuvalu a place to go if their
islands become unsafe because the sea levels are increasingly becoming
higher.
For Tuvalu — and other low-lying island nations — tackling the
climate crisis is hugely important. On average， Tuvalu is only 6.6 feet
（2 meters） above sea level. At its highest point， Tuvalu is just 15 feet
（4.5 meters） above sea level. The country is on the way of becoming
unlivable.
Tuvalu used to be made up of 11 islands. Now there are just nine.
Scientists believe that the entire nation could be under water within 80
years.
Over 11，000 people live in Tuvalu. Rising seas are already making it
harder to get fresh water to drink. The saltwater is also making low-lying
land useless for farming. And it’s likely that the islands will face more
flooding and stronger storms in the future.
Now， people from Tuvalu have been offered a chance to live and
work in Australia. On 9 November 2023， the prime ministers of the two
countries signed an agreement making that offer official. Under the deal，
people from Tuvalu will be allowed to “live， study， and work in
Australia”. They will be able to use Australia’s schools and health care
system.
Since the islands of Tuvalu are important to its people， there is no
plan for everyone from Tuvalu to leave immediately. For now， just 280
people from Tuvalu will be allowed to move to Australia each year. That
will keep the island nation from losing too many important people who can
help improve the situation.
Australia is also offering money — US $10 million （AUD $16
million） — to help protect Tuvalu’s islands and to try to rebuild some of
the land that has already been lost.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。圖瓦盧是太平洋上的一個小島國。
由于氣候危機導致海平面不斷上升，它正面臨著被海水淹沒的危
險。這時候，澳大利亞對其伸出了援手。
32. What is the biggest problem Tuvalu is facing？
A. Fewer islands. B. Poor farmland.
C. Rising sea levels. D. Lacking fresh water.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據第一至三段可知，圖瓦盧面臨的最大
問題是海平面不斷上升。科學家們認為，整個國家將在80年內被
海水淹沒。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。圖瓦盧是太平洋上的一個小島國。
由于氣候危機導致海平面不斷上升，它正面臨著被海水淹沒的危
險。這時候，澳大利亞對其伸出了援手。
33. What does the agreement mean for Tuvalu？
A. Great hope.
B. Unfair treatment.
C. A great challenge.
D. A temporary solution.
解析： 　推理判斷題。根據第五段可知，2023年11月9日，兩國
簽署了一份協議。根據該協議，圖瓦盧人將被允許“在澳大利亞
生活、學習和工作”。他們將能夠使用澳大利亞的學校和醫療保
健系統。由此可知，這一協議顯然是給圖瓦盧人民帶來了巨大的
希望。
34. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 6 refer to？
A. Lacking a plan for everyone to leave.
B. The islands of Tuvalu being important.
C. Limiting the number of people leaving Tuvalu.
D. Few people liking to leave Tuvalu immediately.
解析： 　代詞指代題。根據第六段可知，這里的That指代上文提
到的just 280 people from Tuvalu will be allowed to move to Australia
each year （每年只允許280人離開圖瓦盧）這一事實。
35. What would be the most suitable title for the text？
A. Tuvalu Signed an Agreement with Australia
B. Australia Offers Support for Climate-Hit Tuvalu
C. Australia Respond to Climate Change with Tuvalu
D. Tuvalu Is Seriously Influenced by Extreme Weather
解析： 　標題歸納題。綜合全文可知，文章開篇指出圖瓦盧所面
臨的巨大危險——即將被海水淹沒，接下來介紹了澳大利亞與圖
瓦盧簽署的一份協議，這給圖瓦盧所面臨的困境提出了解決方
案。因此B項最適合作本文標題。
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。
We grow up with assumptions about how the future world will
work.We live in and adapt to the guides and resources we hope will
lead us to jobs and money and homes and families and
happiness. 　36　.
And then， things change — quickly — and a lot！ Change in
our families； change in our communities； change in our world！
　37　， but it’s harder to actually change.The changes in our
lifetime are the result of the emergence of the new digital
landscape.Inexpensive and powerful digital tools have fundamentally
transformed the way we work and the way we play in the world in
which we live.
　38　.Using today’s digital tools and the Internet， we can now
manage our online accounts without ever stepping into a bank.We can
shop without ever leaving the comfort of our home.A person with a
smartphone can easily be the smartest person in the room.We can travel
to far off places without ever flying in a plane or boarding a train.We
can develop friendships with countless people who we might never
meet in person. 　39　.We can do things today that would have seemed
unimaginable even a decade ago.
And these dramatic changes and their influence on our futures can
seem hard to handle.Newspapers have been replaced by websites and
social media feeds.CDs and MP3 players have been replaced by
anytime， anywhere streamed music.DVDs used to provide much of
our video entertainment， yet they have quickly been replaced by
Netflix. 　40　.Many of us are in denial even as this continues to
happen right before our very eyes.
A. The possibilities are endless
B. Life ahead appears very promising
C. It’s easy to say that we have to adapt
D. It’s true that we are all afraid of change
E. We can’t imagine a life without technology
F. Paper books are giving place to eBooks gradually
G. Let’s consider just a few of these dynamic changes
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。科學技術的不斷發展帶給我們一個
快速變化的新時代，也帶給我們巨大的挑戰。
36. B　上文講述我們對未來的展望，即將到來的生活總是很美好
的，B項符合語境。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。科學技術的不斷發展帶給我們一個
快速變化的新時代，也帶給我們巨大的挑戰。
37. C　but一詞暗示前后兩個分句是轉折關系，C項中的easy與下
句中的harder正好形成對比。
38. G　下文列舉了我們生活中出現的各種變化，G項正好適合作
為本段的主題句。
39. A　上文列舉了我們面臨的各種巨大變化，這說明一切皆有可
能，A項符合語境。
40. F　上文列舉了我們生活中各種“被取代”的現象，F項也屬于
這種現象之一。
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）
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以
填入空白處的最佳選項。
Jim Dwyer once served his country in the United States Air
Force.Now that he is retired， he is still 　41　 his country.This time it’s
through 　42　 meals to those who truly need it.
Every Thursday， Dwyer starts his day at Meals on Wheels in
Westminster， 　43　 eight hot plates and sending the nutritious meals to
older adults.
“It’s wonderful to help those 　44　.You know it’s just the ability to
help people that are 　45　， and not able to get out on their own.It’s
something I get 　46　 from.And who knows？ Maybe someday I might
need this 　47　 too，” said Dwyer.
Dwyer was inspired to join Meals on Wheels during his 　48　 to
make sure his elderly parents had hot meals to eat.“I saw on TV here in
Westminster that they were looking for 　49　 for Meals on Wheels， and
I said I can go do that，” said Dwyer.
His effort to 　50　 serving his fellow Americans， as he did in the
military， is 　51　.It is true that the meals bring 　52　 to the faces of
those getting a nutritious plate.
“Jim is great.He is one of our volunteers that has been 　53　 for a
long time，” said Darla Olson of Meals on Wheels.
As the saying goes，“It’s never too late to learn.” 　54　，
Dwyer’s story tells us that it is also never too late to make 　55　 efforts
to work for the good of the community.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。Jim Dwyer曾在美國空軍服役。雖然
他現在退休了，但仍通過為老年人免費送餐來服務社會。
41. A. serving B. building
C. promoting D. devoting
解析： 　根據下文講述的Jim Dwyer的故事可知，他退休后仍然
在通過為老年人免費送餐服務社會。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。Jim Dwyer曾在美國空軍服役。雖然
他現在退休了，但仍通過為老年人免費送餐來服務社會。
42. A. cooking B. selling
C. delivering D. saving
解析： 　根據下文中的sending the nutritious meals to older adults
可知，Jim Dwyer是在提供免費送餐服務。
43. A. picking up B. making out
C. taking over D. setting down
解析： 　根據本空后的eight hot plates可知，這里Jim Dwyer應該
是拿起八份食物。pick up表示“拿起；拾起”。
44. A. in turn B. in need
C. in order D. in danger
解析： 　Jim Dwyer所做的事情是幫助那些有困難的人。in need
表示“有困難的”。
45. A. given up B. turned down
C. taken off D. shut in
解析： 　根據下文中的not able to get out on their own可知，這些
人自己無法出來。shut in表示“關在房內”。
46. A. knowledge B. strength
C. satisfaction D. reward
解析： 　根據上文It’s wonderful to help those可知，Jim Dwyer很
享受目前所做的事，這說明他從中獲得了滿足。
47. A. project B. solution
C. service D. pleasure
解析： 　Jim Dwyer表示他以后老了可能也會需要這種服務。
48. A. process B. purpose
C. methods D. efforts
解析： 　根據下文to make sure his elderly parents had hot meals to
eat可知，Jim Dwyer當時是在努力解決自己年邁父母的吃飯問題。
49. A. workers B. drivers
C. teachers D. waiters
解析： 　由于Jim Dwyer現在從事的是送餐工作，因此當時Meals
on Wheels這一項目需求的應該是司機。
50. A. enjoy B. continue
C. finish D. consider
解析： 　根據上文可知，Jim Dwyer在退休后繼續服務社區、服
務社會。
51. A. identified B. confirmed
C. appreciated D. suspected
解析： 　根據下文Darla Olson的講話可知，Jim Dwyer的付出得
到了社會的認可和感謝。
52. A. smiles B. tears C. pride D. honour
解析： 　根據常識可知，得到食物的老年人應該是滿心歡喜，面
帶微笑的。
53. A. generous B. ambitious
C. intelligent D. committed
解析： 　根據上文Jim is great可知，Jim Dwyer的表現非常好。
committed表示“盡心盡力的”。
54. A. Actually B. Hopefully
C. Occasionally D. Gradually
解析： 　上文作者引用了一句諺語，下文作者闡述了一個事實。
55. A. temporary B. constant
C. random D. obvious
解析： 　Jim Dwyer的故事告訴我們這樣一個事實——要想服務
社會，永遠都不會晚。make constant efforts表示“付出不斷的努
力”。
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。
Chinese tech companies are making every effort 　56　（enter）
into the fast-growing artificial intelligence — generated content sector and
roll out AI-powered chatbots or products similar to ChatGPT，
which 　57　 （take） the world by storm since its launch in November
2022.
　58　（launch） by US — based AI research company OpenAI，
ChatGPT is able to mimic human — like responses to prompts with AI-
generated content， and assist people 　59　 tasks such as writing
essays， drafting business proposals， and even creating poetry.
AI-generated content and ChatGPT-related technologies 　60　
（be） likely to become a new engine driving innovation in content
production and free human creators from boring tasks， 　61　
（enable） them to focus on creative thinking， with immense application
potential in a wide range of fields like culture， media， entertainment
and education.
China has made significant progress in developing the AI industry.A
Stanford University report showed that China filed more than half the
world’s AI patent 　62　 （application） in 2021， and continues to lead
the world in 　63　 number of AI journals， conference papers and
related publications.
Baidu， Alibaba and Tencent have invested 　64　 （heavy） in
promoting the commercial use of AI， and some Chinese AI companies
have grown rapidly in recent years.There is no doubt 　65　 China’s AI
industry will have an infinitely bright future.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。由美國OpenAI研發的聊天機器人程
序ChatGPT在全球引起轟動，在此背景下，中國的人工智能產業也在
如火如荼地發展。
56. to enter　考查非謂語動詞。這里表示中國科技公司努力的目的是
進入如火如荼的人工智能行業并開發類似ChatGPT的產品，因此用動
詞不定式作目的狀語。
57. has taken　考查動詞的時態。本句時間狀語為since its launch in
November 2022，因此用現在完成時。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。由美國OpenAI研發的聊天機器人程
序ChatGPT在全球引起轟動，在此背景下，中國的人工智能產業也在
如火如荼地發展。
58. Launched　考查非謂語動詞。這里表示ChatGPT是由美國OpenAI
公司所研發的，因此用過去分詞Launched作狀語。
59. with　考查介詞。assist sb with sth是固定搭配，表示“幫助某人做
某事”。
60. are　考查動詞的時態和主謂一致。本句有兩個并列的主語：AI-
generated content and ChatGPT-related technologies，應視為復數，且根
據語境可知，應用一般現在時，故填系動詞are。
61. enabling　考查非謂語動詞。動詞enable的邏輯主語是AI-generated
content and ChatGPT-related technologies，它們之間是主動關系，因此
用動詞-ing形式作狀語，表示結果或伴隨狀態。
62. applications　考查名詞。application為可數名詞，根據語境可知應
用其復數形式。
63. the　考查冠詞。the number of ...是固定表達，表示“……的數
量”。
64. heavily　考查詞形轉換。本空前面是動詞invested，因此這里應用
副詞形式。heavily意為“很多地，大量地”。
65. that　考查同位語從句。There is no doubt that ...是一個固定句型，
表示“毫無疑問……”。連詞that引導同位語從句。
第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　某英文網站正在就“人工智能與未來就業”這一話題進行討論，
請你寫一篇短文發帖參與討論，內容包括：
1. 人工智能將對未來就業產生什么影響；
2. 你對人工智能的態度。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
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With the development of AI， many people are worried that it will
present a great threat to our employment.
It’s true that a great number of jobs will be replaced by the robots in
the future.However， we shouldn’t ignore the fact that while some old jobs
are taken away， some new jobs will be created because of AI. Cars can
replace coaches， but coachmen can still choose to become car drivers.
Personally， I don’t think we should fear AI. Instead， we ought to
welcome it with an open mind and an optimistic attitude.Just as a slogan
goes， “Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen.”
第二節（滿分25分）
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。
When she was twelve years old， Raha earned a scholarship to study
at a boarding school in England.Her father told her to study hard and
practice running every day in England.She nodded because that is much
easier than staying happy in a completely new country.Several days later，
she kissed her family and boarded the plane for England.As the plane took
off， she looked out of the window at the goats and brown rivers of
Kenya.She stared down at the green fields where she used to run like the
wind， barefoot （赤腳的）.
At school in England， Raha had lots of maths problems to solve，
essays to write， and books to read.She also joined in the school running
team.They were preparing for an important running race， in which
runners from different schools took part.In order to practice running， her
coach gave her a striped shirt， white shorts， shoes with cleats （防滑
釘） and another pair with spongy soles （吸水鞋底） for cross-
country.Honestly speaking， she had always run barefoot at home， so the
shoes felt tight.But all the other runners wore shoes and Raha didn’t want
to be different.
The team practiced every weekday afternoon.On Saturdays，
everyone watched football — everyone but Raha.She would run alone on
the country roads barefoot and run over fields thick with mud just as in her
hometown.Each day at lunch， she would sit alone in the large dining
hall， eating dishes totally strange to her and missing her family.
One Saturday， Raha ran up a hill and found herself in a barnyard.To
her surprise， one of her classmates， Thomas， stood just inside the barn
doors.After he greeted her， Raha asked，“Why aren’t you watching
football？”“I have to help my father，” said Thomas，“but why
aren’t you wearing your shoes？”
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
　　On hearing this question， Raha felt awkward.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
　　On the day of the race， all the runners were wearing professional
suits and shoes， except Raha.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
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On hearing this question， Raha felt awkward.However， she
collected her courage to tell him the truth.“You are used to running
barefoot？ That’s amazing，” said Thomas， “But everybody has his
way to do something， so just run in your own way.” Then he expressed
his admiration and support for her.Raha was moved to tears the instant she
heard what Thomas said.She also felt warm and encouraged.From then
on， she devoted herself to practicing running every day， barefoot.
On the day of the race， all the runners were wearing professional
suits and shoes， except Raha.She stood on the lane，
barefoot.However， she was not feeling ashamed because that was her
way to run.“Come on， Raha， you can make it！” It was Thomas who
was cheering for her.Suddenly， she felt more confident.At last， she won
the first prize and brought honour to her school.From then on， she could
not only concentrate on studying and running， but she also stayed happy
in the new school.
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