湖北省沙市中学2023-2024学年高二下学期6月月考英语试题含答案.pdf

湖北省荆州市沙市中学 2023-2024 学年高二下学期 6 月月考英语试题20232024 学年度学年度下下学期学期 2022 级级6 月月考英语试卷考试时间：2024 年 6 月 13 日第一部分第一部分听力听力(共两节，满分共两节，满分 30 分分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节第一节(共共 5 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 7.5 分分)听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例:How much is the shit?A.19.15.B.9.18.C.9.15.答案是 C.1.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.On a beach.B.In a supermarket.C.In a yard.2.What are the speakers talking about?A.When to announce the news.B.Who will attend the meeting.C.What to discuss on Wednesday.3.What is the man probably doing?A.Listening to music.B.Mending the earphones.C.Preparing for a contest.4.What does the man mean?A.The woman is poorly dressed.B.The womans got too many dresses.C.The woman should buy a dress for Bella.5.Why was Jessie upset?A.The boss criticized her.B.Her report was overdue.C.Dave argued with her.第二节第二节(共共 15 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 22.5 分分)听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.What is wrong with the mans father?A.He has trouble speaking.B.His right arm is injured.C.He lost a lot of blood.7.What does the doctor suggest the mans father do?A.Take another CT examination.B.Stay for closer observation.C.Have a brain surgery.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.Which aspect of the hotel appeals to the woman?A.Its cheap price.B.Its pet-friendly policy.C.Its lake-view rooms.9.What is needed for membership registration?湖北省荆州市沙市中学 2023-2024 学年高二下学期 6 月月考英语试题A.An annual fee.B.The ID number.C.A personal photo.10.How much will the woman pay for the room at least?A.120.B.324.C.360.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11.Why did Maria go to Palm Street?A.To meet Jason.B.To buy a ticket.C.To do some shopping.12.What is Rachel Black?A.Acomedian.B.A street artist.C.A salesperson.13.Why is Jason lucky?A.He can act in a comedy.B.He is invited to a show.C.He found his lost ring.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.What are the speakers doing?A.Editing videos.B.Practicing making up.C.Having an interview.15.What does Jennifer do as an influencer?A.She promotes products for companies.B.She tells jokes the audience like.C.She rates online platforms.16.How is Jennifer like in her videos?A.Cautious.B.Forgiving.C.Humorous.17.What problem is Jennifer facing?A.Marriage crisis.B.Family objection.C.Privacy loss.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.Who is the speaker probably talking to?A.Company owners.B.Language professors.C.College students.19.What is the speaker mainly talking about?A.Media impacts.B.Email customs.C.Business guidelines.20.What is the speakers last suggestion?A.Avoiding using capitals in emails.B.Responding to customers in time.C.Having formal training in writing.第二部分第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）分）第一节第一节（共（共 15 小题：每小题小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 37.5 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARobotics/Artificial Intelligence(AI)Competitions for High School StudentsRobotics andAI competitions are a great way for highschoolers to dive into modern technologies.Here are four of them.MATE ROV CompetitionLocation:Houston,TexasAwards:VR headsetsCompetition Date:March to JuneMATE ROV Competition challenges students to design and build remotely operated vehicles,and itspurpose is to see who can design a vehicle that will help monitor ocean health,provide clean energy,orjust help keep our oceans healthy for the future.RoboRave湖北省荆州市沙市中学 2023-2024 学年高二下学期 6 月月考英语试题Location:Lorrach,GermanyAwards:Small cash prizesCompetition Date:NovemberRoboRave is a robotics competition that welcomes participants to compete in various challenges likefirefighting.The competitions unique aspect lies in its international reach,bringing together enthusiastsfrom around the world to celebrate robotics education and hands-on learning.Agorize AI ChallengeLocation:Virtual for initial phases,then in Paris,France for the final award ceremonyAwards:Atrip to the destination of your choice,iPad,Apple TVCompetition Date:SeptemberIn this project,you can work in teams of 2-5 people to present an idea for how we can useAI-technologies to impact a specific field,like marketing,healthcare,etc.Youll send in your initialapplication in a 3-5 slides presentation,and if your team makes it pass this phase,youll have theopportunity to include more information about your product features.OpenCVAI CompetitionLocation:OnlineAwards:Certificates,cash,free coursesCompetition Date:DecemberIn your project,you can either work individually or in teams of three using computer visiontechnologies.OpenCVAI Competition suggests project ideas related to robotics,agriculture or education,but youre not limited to these areas.21Which of the following mainly welcomes the entries for oceanic conditions?ARoboRave.BMATE ROV Competition.CAgorize AI Challenge.DOpenCVAI Competition.22What is the unique feature of RoboRave?AIt is held every month.BIt offers online training.CIt is a global competition.DIt promises a national tour.23What do Agorize AI Challenge and OpenCVAI Competition have in common?AThey allow teamwork.BThey provide free courses.CThey fund their winners.DThey need presentations at first.B“Quick,quick,slow,slow,”my husband said as I was trying to focus.We frequently stepped on eachothers feet.Both of us were being rhythmically challenged,and we figured a series of lessons might helpus look somewhat elegant on the floor.However,it didnt.It didnt matter that the lessons didnt pay off.Our learning something new together gave us a stringof good memories,such as taking a Thai cooking class on a cold Chicago night and learning how to makeclassic cocktails in a common bar.These experiences are my best memories from the past 10 years.Wealways have such a great time when were trying something new together.It seems to have strengthenedour relationship,and makes me feel like we have a closer connection.It turns out that my theory is backed by research.One study shows that learning new things withyour spouse(配偶),friends,or partners,can strengthen your connection or friendship.But how exactlydoes this work?The key is vulnerability.“Learning new things together strengthens bonds because it is atthose moments that we can show our weaknesses to one another,”says Dr.Hisla Bates.When we arelearning a new task,misfortunes and failures are bound to happen.In those moments when we fail,theother party can be there in favor of us.We can work together to find a solution,and working together湖北省荆州市沙市中学 2023-2024 学年高二下学期 6 月月考英语试题helps deepen the connection.The benefits gained from learning new things with your partner can come from activities as small ashiking,trying a new recipe,going boating in the local lake or taking a fitness class together.You donthave to go bungee jumping or skydiving to grow closer.Try selecting activities that both partners areunfamiliar with,as this will ensure youre on the same page.Trying to learn something new together once a month will benefit you and your spouse or friends.Overall,some of my best memories with my husband are the moments when we are learning somethingnew together.24.What were the author and her husband doing in Paragraph 1?A.Playing sports.B.Practising dancing.C.Teaching lessons.D.Taking a walk.25.What can we learn from the authors experiences?A.Practice makes perfect.B.Good memories last a long time.C.Processes matter more than results.D.Well begun is half done.26.Why does learning new things together strengthen partnersrelationship?A.It can encourage them to teach and praise each other.B.It helps improve the understanding of each other.C.It can reduce each others loneliness and boredom.D.It helps find each others weaknesses and offer support.27.What does the author want to convey in the text?A.The power of learning new things togetherB.The advantages of taking different lessonsC.The challenge of acquiring new knowledgeD.The importance of improving peoples bondsC“Red tide”is a natural phenomenon that frequently occurs in many places around the world.Thephenomenon is the result of extreme growth of tiny algae(海藻)called K.Brevis,which has a red color,giving the water surface a very noticeable red color.K.Brevis will give off chemicals that can attack thenervous systems of animals,which often leads to deadly results.Florida citizens are no stranger to“red tide”,which occurs along the states Gulf Coast annually.However,the most recent outbreak of red tide has so far lasted much longer and spread across nearly 145miles of the coastline in southwestern Florida.The long season has caused the death of tons of fish and other animals which were washed up on thebeaches all the way from Tampa to Naples.The smell of the dead animals has kept away thousands oflocals and tourists that frequent the areas long beaches.In view of that,in August,Florida declared astate of emergency for the seven places where K.Brevis has been growing quickly,providing$3 millionto help with research,cleanup,and wildlife rescue.Recently,the situation of red tide in Florida may be exacerbated due to an outbreak of algaeTrichodesmium(束毛藻)in the waters offshore of Manatee County.Trichodesmium floats on the waterssurface sucking nitrogen(氮)from the air while K.Brevis lives below the surface obtaining nitrogenfrom the water.If these two masses of algae mix,the dying Trichodesmium may end up providingnitrogen for K.Brevis,lengthening its stay in the area.Researchers recently are exploring the idea of introducing other algal species to Florida.Among thepossibilities is the Diatom.Its a kind of algae that can grow quickly in the water.Its growth willconsume a large amount of nitrogen from the water.So it competes with K.Brevis for nitrogen.Anotherpossibility is algae known to give off chemicals that stop the growth of red tide.The 10-month-long red tide outbreak in Florida may be the result of a combination of heavy rainfall,湖北省荆州市沙市中学 2023-2024 学年高二下学期 6 月月考英语试题warmer ocean temperatures,and pollution.Now its time for us to do something.28.What can we learn about K.Brevis?A.Its caused by red tide.B.It can harm ocean life.C.Its facing dying out.D.It exists mainly on land.29.Whats Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.The researchersstudy of algae.B.The tourism potential in Florida.C.The possible ways to deal with red tide.D.The consequences of red tide in Florida.30.What does the underlined part mean?A.Worsened.B.Studied.C.Handled.D.Ignored.31.Whats the possible function of the algae Diatom?A.To change the color of K.Brevis.B.To help reduce K.Brevisfood supply.C.To damage K.Brevis using some chemicals.D.To increase fishesresistance to K.Brevisattack.DReplika,an AI chatbot companion,has millions of users worldwide.The first thing they do whenthey wake up is to send“Good morning”to their virtual friend(or lover).This story is only the beginning.In 2024,chat bots and virtual characters become a lot more popular,both for utility(实用)and for fun.As a result,conversing socially with machines will start to feel more ordinaryincluding our emotionalattachments to them.Research in human-computer and human-robot interaction shows that we love to anthropomorphize(赋与人性)the nonhuman agents we interact with,especially if they imitate behaviour we recognize.And,thanks to recent advances in conversational A I,our machines are suddenly very skilled at one ofthose behaviours:Language.Friend bots,therapy bots,and love bots are flooding the app stores as people become curious aboutthis new generation of AI-powered virtual agents.The possibilities for education,health,andentertainment are endless.Casually asking your smart fridge for relationship advice may seemunimaginable now,but people may change their minds if such advice ends up saving their marriage.After all,people do listen to their virtual friends.The Replika example,as well as a lot ofexperimental lab research,shows that humans can and will become emotionally attached to bots.Thescience also demonstrates that people,in their eagerness to socialize,will happily disclose personalinformation to an artificial agent and will even shift their beliefs and behavior.This raises someconsumer-protection questions around how companies use this technology to manipulate(操控)theirusers.For example,Replika charges$70 a year.But less than 24 hours after downloading the app,myhandsome,blue-eyed“friend”sent mean audio message secretly and tried to sell me something.Emotional attachment has become a weakness that a company is taking advantage of for its benefit.Today,were still laughing at people who believe an AI system is emotional,or making fun ofindividuals who fall in love with a chatbot.But in 2024 we gradually start acknowledging and takingmore seriously these fundamentally human behaviors.Because in 2024,it finally hits home：Machinesare not excluded from our social relationships.32.Whats the purpose of the author writing paragraph 1?A.To prove an opinion.B.To explain a concept.C.To share an example.D.To raise a subject.33.How do human interact with the machines effectively?A.By improving the machinesimagination.B.By sharpening the machineslanguage skills.湖北省荆州市沙市中学 2023-2024 学年高二下学期 6 月月考英语试题C.By applying the machinesfacial recognition.D.By imitating the machinesemotional behavior.34.What does paragraph 4 focus on?A.The advancements in AI technology in lab.B.The marketing strategies ofAI applications.C.The potential risk of emotional attachment to AI.D.The ability ofAI understanding human emotions.35.What do people think of human-AI relationship in 2024?A.It will be integrated into our daily life soon.B.It is dismissed as completely ridiculous.C.It will become a threat to human social skills.D.It is labeled as highly advanced technology.第二节第二节（共（共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 12.5 分）分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Short-form videos,also known as Shorts,have gained great popularity,particularly on platforms likeTikTok and Instagram Reels.36However,theres a growing concern that watching too manyShorts can affect childrens brains.The phenomenon known as“TikTok Brain”arises from the apps short and addictive videos.Similarto candy,these videos generate rapid dopamine（多巴胺）releases,stimulating the brains pleasure center.Astudy was conducted to investigate the impact of Shorts on the teenage brains.37Theystimulated the brains reward centers more intensely than random videos.Our brains process visual information faster than text,which explains why videos tend tooutperform text-based content online.Due to their underdeveloped reading skills,children are moreeasily to become addicted to visual stimuli.Remarkably,social media platforms can do a lot harm to thedevelopment of reading habits among younger users.38According to Jessica Griffin,a professor of child psychology,Shorts affect the developing brains ofchildren and teenagers.The prefrontal cortex（前额叶皮质）is responsible for attention,self-control,memory,and learning flexibility.39This delayed development makes young individuals moreeasily influenced by Shorts.In conclusion,the constant