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1、中学英语阅读理解专练小卷（11）Fall 2023 Transfer Student Orientation (迎新会) ScheduleTransfer Student Orientation is designed to offer you a vigorous introduction to the university, including informational sessions and small-group discussions that will help you navigate your academic program, campus resources, extr

2、acurricular activities, and student life on the campus. Through TSO, youll also have the opportunity to connect with Transfer Student Leaders (TSL), who will serve as a guide throughout your first semester.Registration: Friday, August 181:00 pm 4:30 pm Check in to receive your student ID card. If yo

3、u have uploaded a photo for your ID, youll simply pick up your card; otherwise, staff will take your picture and print the ID card while you wait. Check in at your residence hall (if youre to live on campus). Your ID card functions as your residence hall room key.Student Life Center Plaza4:30 pm 9:0

4、0 pmGet to know your Transfer Student Leader and other members of the new transfer fellows by participating in fun activities at this reception. Refreshments will be served.Student Life Center BallroomOrientation Day: Saturday, August 198:00 am 12:00 pmWelcome & Campus ToursGet your orientation mate

5、rials. Explore banking options and open a bank account. Then students and families will learn about key campus locations during campus tours which are led by Transfer Student Leaders.Student Life Center Lobby12:00 pm 3:00 pm Lunch & Resource FairYou and your family members are invited to enjoy lunch

6、 with Transfer Student Leaders. After lunch, youll learn about university resources and involvement opportunities at the Resource Fair. Working staff will be available to let you know about the resources, curriculum arrangement and support for the students.Student Dining Hall3:00 pm 4:00 pm Student

7、Life & Campus SafetyLearn about life outside the classroom. Small groups will work together to solve your life challenges. Information about campus safety will also be shared.Student Life Center Plaza4:00 pm 5:30 pmAnnouncements & ClosingA representative from the Office of the Dean of Students will

8、discuss the expectations for you as a member of the community, and address campus values.Student Life Center Meeting Room184What are you required to do on the day of registration?AGet the student ID card.BTake a picture and print it.COpen a bank account.DVisit some campus locations.185When do you pr

9、obably learn about university activities and optional courses?A9:00 am.B12:00 pm.C2:00 pm.D5:00 pm.186Which of the following is true about TSL?AThey will accompany transfer students for one year.BThey will address campus values to transfer students.CThey will get paid by transfer students parents.DT

10、hey will help transfer students adapt to new school life well.Do you think you are guided by a celebrity in your navigation app? Of course not. The voice you hear in the navigation software was actually synthesized (合成). To find out whats involved in the process of reproducing human voices, I approa

11、ched Speech Morphing, a natural language speech synthesis company, about creating a digital double of my own voice. Given the complexities of speech synthesis, its quite a shock to find out just how easy it is to order one up. For a basic conversational model, all I have to do is record myself sayin

12、g a few hundreds of phrases for roughly an hour. The phrases seem very random: “Thats what Carnegie did.” “Id like to be buried under Yan kee Stadium with JFK.” and so on.But they arent as random as they appear. “We choose spoken words that will produce a wide enough variety of sounds across a range

13、 of emotions, such as sadness and anger, to feed an AI training system. It then teaches itself the specific patterns of a persons speech,” says Speech Morphing founder Fathy Yassa.Yassa says there are around 20 tones to choose from, and some of these can be used interchangeably, or not at all. “Not

14、every tone is needed for every client,” he says. “The choice depends on the target application and use cases. Banking is different from reporting and broadcasting.”The possibilities for my digital double are limitless. At a training session with Speech Morphing, I get to hear my digital voice double

15、. The voice comes at me through a pair of speakers connected to a laptop. The laptop has software into which whatever text I want it to say is typed. The software includes tools to make adjustments to the tone, speed and other vocal features that might need to be adjusted if my digital double doesnt

16、 come out sounding exactly right.“We can already make you sound sad. We can also make you act like youre reporting and broadcasting now,” Yassa says. “We can make you sound like acting in the theatre, eventually, though were not yet there. It is too advanced.”187What does the second paragraph mainly

17、 talk about?AThe steps of data processing.BThe goal of the experiment.CThe process of data collecting.DThe complexities of the speech.188What is the requirement for the collected voice?AIt must cover different kinds of daily topics.BThe sounds can express a wide range of feelings.CEvery person needs

18、 to produce around 20 tones.DIt has to be collected according to strict guidelines.189Which of the following plays a key role in generating a digital double?AA typing software.BA pair of loudspeakers.CA recording machine.DAn AI training system.190Which of the following is true according to the text?

19、ASpeech synthesis products are easy to order but complicated to create.BWe must teach the AI training system patterns of peoples speech.CThe digital double cant be adjusted once made.DThe current technology can make you sound like performing in a theater.With visitor numbers around the world increas

20、ing towards pre-pandemic levels, the issue of overtourism is once again rearing its head. When locals in the charming Austrian lakeside village of Hallstatt staged a blockade(封锁)of the main access tunnel, asking visitors to “think of the children”, it highlighted what can happen when places start to

21、 feel overrun by tourists.The term “overtourism” is relatively new, having been invented over a decade ago to highlight the increasing numbers of visitors taking a toll on cities, landmarks and landscapes. In essence, it is too many people in one place at any given time. There are the wide-reaching

22、effects, such as climate change. Coral reefs, like the Great Barrier Reef and Maya Bay, Thailand are being degraded from visitors diving and touching the corals. More localized issues are affecting locals, too. Renters are being driven out by landlords in favour of turning properties into holiday le

23、ts, and house prices are escalating as a result. As visitors and rental properties outnumber local residents, communities are being lost. Overcrowding is an issue for both locals and tourists. It can ruin the experience of sightseeing for those trapped in long queues, unable to visit museums, galler

24、ies and sites without advance booking, rising costs for basics like food, drink and hotels, and faced with the inability to experience the wonder of a place in relative solitude. Justin Francis, co-founder and CEO of Responsible Travel, a tour operator that focuses on more sustainable travel, says “

25、Social media has concentrated tourism in hotspots and worsened the problem, and tourist numbers globally are increasing while destinations have a finite capacity. Until local people are properly consulted about what they want and dont want from tourism, well see more protests.”Of the 800 residents i

26、n the UNESCO-listed village of Hallstatt, around 100 turned out in August to show their displeasure and to push for a limit on daily visitors and a curfew(宵禁)on tour coach arrivals. Elsewhere, residents in Venice fought long and hard for a ban on cruise ships, with protest flags often hanging from w

27、indows. In Rome, sitting at popular sites, such as the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, has been restricted by the authorities.There are ways to better manage tourism by promoting more off-season travel, limiting numbers where possible and having greater regulation within the industry. Encourag

28、ing more sustainable travel and finding solutions to reduce friction between residents and tourists could also have positive impacts. Promoting alternative, less-visited spots to redirect travelers may also offer some benefits.191What is the function of the first paragraph?AAn introduction to the ma

29、in topic.BA tale to attract readers attention.CThe background information of a story.DThe explanation of the term “overtourism”192Which of the following is not affected negatively by overtourism?AThe environment.BThe local communities.CThe landowners.DThe renters.193What can be inferred form Paragra

30、ph 3 and 4?AOvercrowding merely causes trouble for the locals.BSocial media contributes to overtourism in a sense.CScenic spots can receive infinite tourists as long as locals dont protest.DTourists are banned to stay at the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.194Whats the text mainly about?ASome wonde

31、rful tourist destinations around the world.BComparison of tourism before and after the pandemic.CThe harm to locals life caused by overcrowding.DThe damage and possible solutions of overtourism.If I have a life-time goal, its not to be driving a Bentley. It is to give away more than $5,000,000 a yea

32、r and having an influence on peoples lives. I have the success today because I always had to work for what I wanted. I grew up used to risks and disappointments, so I was accustomed to moving forward, no matter what.In 2010, I went to New York where I tried to get hired as an agent, an analyst and a

33、 financial broker. Unfortunately, all these doors slammed in my face. The worlds economy was in a bad state, so I knew I would have to do a little spinning of my own.Youth involves a certain innocence but also perseverance. The word “cant” was not in my vocabulary. I partnered with a friend buying d

34、istressed multifamily properties around Chicago. Even though we were enthusiastic and backed with start-up sums, I didnt make a deal work. My friend moved on to other projects. Alone, I put all my money into the next real-estate project. I put the time in, I dreamed it, but once again the deal fell

35、through. Two months later, though, the deal came back around. That was when the path opened, luck changed, and I was ready to form my own company. I havent looked back. Only ahead.Im now able to give back to communities and causes. I donate about $600,000 a year, much of that going to research to cu

36、re rare diseases. We also support a lot of services for disadvantaged children in Chicago and other places.I have always been someone who can see the big picture and have never been distracted by things that get in the way. There are lessons to be learned, and the biggest of those is to keep going.

37、You may have to change the path, but always keep that vision in front of you.195What can we learn about the author ?AHe changed jobs several times while in New York.BHe donated much money to improve his companys image.CHe started his company with a friend.DHe encountered difficulties in the process

38、of growing up.196By saying “do a little spinning of my own” in Paragraph 2, the author probably means he would _.Astart his own businessBget around for supportCmake his contributions to societyDlook for a casual job instead197Which of the following words best describe the author?ADetermined and pers

39、istent.BFortunate and kind.CAggressive and innocent.DAdventurous and enthusiastic.198Which of the following is the best title for the text?AStarting Your Own BusinessBNever Look BackCJumping over Economic DownturnsDPursue Success in BusinessFour years ago, Rome Leykin was on his way to work when he

40、accidentally fell onto the tracks of Brooklyns L train as a subway was approaching. The incident resulted in the loss of both of his legs.But surprisingly, with the loss of his legs, Leykin gained a new passion for racing. Before his accident, he wasnt really that athletic. He would just occasionall

41、y play basketball. But that all changed after he was introduced to hand cycling. “When I saw it, I was like, Oh, this is great. You dont even need legs to use it. This is perfect.” he said. “So, I got on it, I rode and fell in love with it right away.”Within a few months, he completed the TD Five Bo

42、ro Bike Tour. a 40-mile ride through New York City. After that, he did his first marathon in 2021. He fished that race in 2 hours and 11 minutes, placing 12th out of 38.“Im going to attend this years marathon and take on challenges. My hands are on the wheel, my eyes are focused, and I think my time

43、 is going to speak for itself.” he said. Hes made a significant commitment to training. He hand cycles at least 13.1 miles a couple times a week and spends a lot of time in the gym.And he plans to keep pursuing his athlete goals. He wants to complete the Abbott Six-the worlds six largest marathons.

44、One day, he said, hell maybe even make the Paralympics.For those who might be following his journey, he hopes they will take some lessons from his story. “There will be ups and downs but the trend is whats important. Focus on the good,” he said. “And also, take your big problems and split them into

45、small solutions. And then all of a sudden, your big problems turn into many small wins.”199What can we learn about Rome Leykin from paragraph 2?AHe once was an excellent basketball player.BHe considered hand cycling difficult in the beginning.CHe made hand cycling more popular among the disabled.DHe

46、 showed an interest in hand cycling the moment he saw it.200How did Rome Leykin feel about the coming marathon?AWorried.BCurious.CConfident.DNervous.201Which of the following can best describe Rome Leykin?AEasy-going and reliable.BKind-hearted and helpful.COpen-minded and creative.DStrong-willed and

47、 ambitious.202What message does Rome Leykin convey in the last paragraph?AStick to your dreams.BBreak down your goals.CFocus on your strengths.DAchieve success at all costs.答案：184A 185C 186D【来源】黑龙江省哈尔滨市第三中学校2023-2024学年高三上学期开学第二次验收考试英语试题【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了2023年秋季转学生迎新计划，列出了注册日和迎新日当天具体的安排。184细节理解题。根据Re

48、gistration: Friday, August 18下的“1:00 pm 4:30 pm Check in to receive your student ID card. (下午一点至四点半：签到领取学生证。)”可知，注册日你需要领取学生证。故选A项。185细节理解题。根据Orientation Day: Saturday, August 19下的“12:00 pm 3:00 pm Working staff will be available to let you know about the resources, curriculum arrangement and support for the students. (中午十二点至下午三点：工作人员将一直提供服务，告知您有关资源、课程安排和对学生的支持的信息。)”可知，迎新日的中午十二点至下午三点之间，工作人员提供有关资源、课程安排和对学生的支持方面的信息，大学的活动和选修课涵盖在这些信