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1、高一英语第 1页(共 12页)高一英语第 2页(共 12页)密密封封线线学校班级姓名学号密封线内不得答题太原五中太原五中 2022023 32022024 4 学年度第二学期月考学年度第二学期月考高高二二英英语语出题人：高二外语组校对人：高二外语组时间：2024.5.11第一部分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分听力（共两节，满分 20 分）分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 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。1.Where does

2、the conversation probably take place?A.In a theatre.B.In a restaurant.C.At a train station.2.Why will the party be held forArthur?A.For his retirement.B.For his promotion.C.For his birthday.3.What was the man doing when the telephone rang this morning?A.Eating breakfast.B.Having a meeting.C.Receivin

3、g a friend.4.When will the next lesson begin?A.At 10:20.B.At 10:30.C.At 10:40.5.How does the woman sound?A.Proud.B.Worried.C.Surprised.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.What are

4、 the speakers talking about?A.Buying a house.B.Moving house.C.Renting a house.7.What is the woman satisfied with about the house?A.Its price.B.Its decoration.C.Its location.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What is the new show on Sports Chat Radio about?A.Football matches.B.Football fans.C.Football players.9

5、.What does the woman think of the show?A.Interesting.B.Strange.C.Boring.10.When is the show?A.On Friday evening.B.On Saturday morning.C.On Saturday evening.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11.Who are the speakers probably?A.Teachers.B.Students.C.Company workers.12.What is the woman worried about?A.Having litt

6、le time for work.B.Being unqualified for the tasks.C.Working alone without guidance.13.What does the woman plan to do next?A.Visit the community center.B.Contact the team leaders.C.Sign up for the activity.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.Why does the woman talk to the man?A.To make a reservation.B.To chan

7、ge her booking.C.To check out of the hotel.15.How much should the woman pay in total?A.140.B.160.C.180.16.What will the woman do this evening?A.Check her e-mail.B.Make a video call.C.Meet her husband.17.Where will the woman go this evening?A.The shopping center.B.The Internet caf.C.The Business Cent

8、er.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.What does the speaker remind listeners to do in the beginning?A.Turn the volume up.B.Keep up with the team.C.Watch out for the water.19.What helped Niagara Falls to form about 10,000 years ago?A.Earthquakes.B.Ice melting.C.Volcanic eruption.20.What is the speaker probab

9、ly going to talk about next?A.The features of the falls.B.The history of the falls.C.The protection of the falls.高一英语第 3页(共 12页)高一英语第 4页(共 12页)密封线内不得答题第第二二部分部分阅读理解阅读理解(共两节，满分共两节，满分 40 分分)第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALonely Planets Top Places to Go in

10、2024Are you looking for inspiration for your next travel destination?Lonely Planet haspublished its yearly list of top places to go.Whether youre looking for adventure,culture,orvalue,theres something for every type of traveler.Lets explore the top picks for traveldestinations in 2024.Top City:Nairo

11、biNairobi,the Kenyan capital,was chosen for its unique music and dance culture,andimpressive local restaurants.Nairobi National Park,just a short drive out of the citys centralbusiness district,is a must-see,where visitors can see over 400 species wandering the opengrass plains while skyscrapers twi

12、nkle on the horizon.Top Country:MongoliaMongolia is loved for its wide-open spaces,adventure activities,and unique food.TheMongolian government has announced 2023 through 2025 as the“Years to Visit Mongolia,”easing entry conditions for international travelers and improving public facilities,includin

13、g anew$650 million airport.Top Sustainable Travel Destination:SpainThe publisher also recommended Spain for the countrys efforts to expand renewableenergy,to develop off-season travel,and to bring tourism to new destinations,such as the portcity of Valencia,easing pressures on hot spots such as Barc

14、elona.Top Best-Value Location:The American MidwestThe American Midwest,including the cities of Chicago and Detroit,is also on the list,asit offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost.Visitors can enjoy excellentservices and facilities,such as old warehouses transformed into art stu

15、dios,new eco-designhotels,and Michelin-starred restaurants,without having to spend too much money.21.What can people do in Nairobi National Park?A.See various wild animals.B.Enjoy adventure activities.C.Taste local delicious dishes.D.Appreciate musical performances.22.Why does Lonely Planet recommen

16、d Mongolia as the top country to visit in 2024?A.It is celebrating a special anniversary with various cultural events.B.It offers a unique blend of modern urban experiences and wilderness areas.C.It has implemented measures to protect natural habitats.D.It has simplified entry procedures and upgrade

17、d public services and infrastructure.23.Which destination is recommended by Lonely Planet for budget-conscious travelersseeking a high-quality experience?A.Valencia,Spain.B.The American Midwest.C.Donegal,Ireland.D.Nairobi,Kenya.BOver a decade ago,the science fiction series Black Mirror showed a stor

18、y about usingartificial intelligence to bring back loved ones.Thanks to technological advancement,thelatest AI technology brings hope of recreating loved ones through virtual form.Recently,it was revealed that renowned musician Tino Bao had created a digital versionof his daughter,who in 2021 passed

19、 away due to a rare disease at the age of 22.With the helpof Xiaoice,Microsoft Asias AI branch based in China,Bao was able to recreate his daughterBao Rong as an AI-powered virtual figure.Tino Bao,his family and the team went to greatlengths to piece together pictures,audio-visual recordings,and nar

20、rated memories of Rong.After thousands of trials and errors,they presented the life-like digital human who speaks inboth Mandarin and English.Bao has finally launched a company to bring the technologicalmiracle to other families experiencing such loss.However,this technological achievement has also

21、been accompanied by manycontroversies.The idea of bringing back a loved one through AI may seem comforting.Still,researchers caution that constantly interacting with an AI version of a deceased loved onecould potentially affect the natural grieving process,leaving individuals stuck in a state ofdeni

22、al.This could lead to prolonged grief and other mental health issues.Furthermore,theresa risk that people may become overly dependent on the technology,prioritizing theirinteractions with theAI version over forming new,real-life relationships.With the case of Bao Rong out in the open,AI resurrection

23、(复活)has become a business.From simple“talking pictures”that sound nothing like the loved ones to deep fake videos ofactors speaking with the faces of those who passed away,the lower end of the market is more“artificial”than“intelligent”.Therefore,it is crucial to establish proper regulations and eth

24、icalstandards to ensure that the use ofAI-resurrection technology is safe and responsible.高一英语第 5页(共 12页)高一英语第 6页(共 12页)密密封封线线学校班级姓名学号密封线内不得答题24.Why does the author mention Black Mirror?A.To advertise Microsofts virtual products.B.To lead to the discussion aboutAI resurrection.C.To prove the predict

25、ive power of science fiction.D.To highlight the advancement of artificial intelligence.25.Which of the following aspects is the primary focus of paragraph 2?A.The popularity ofAI-resurrection technology.B.Reasons for making a digital version of Bao Rong.C.Challenges of developing a life-like digital

26、 human.D.The process of creating an AI-powered virtual figure.26.What can we learn aboutAI-resurrection technology from paragraph 3?A.It still has some technical limitations.B.It helps people build new real-life relationships.C.It can be a persons obstacle to recovering from sadness.D.It enables ind

27、ividuals to preserve good memories of loved ones.27.What does the author suggest people do?A.Strengthen the management of the technology.B.Apply the technology to making pictures and videos.C.Put the technology into the market as soon as possible.D.Educate the public about the potential risks of tec

28、hnology.COn Christmas Eve,two little ducks were found frozen on a pond in Smithville,Ohio.They flapped their wings,fruitlessly struggling to free themselves on the ice until two localsspotted them and helped set the animals free.The two ducks were later named Olaf and Elsa,characters from Disneys Fr

29、ozen,and sent to an animal rescue organization.“Every year in springtime,particularly at Easter,many people buy ducklings on impulseas gifts,often for their kids.People associate baby animals like ducklings,chicks,and bunnieswith springtime,”says John Di Leonardo,an anthrozoologist.“But months later

30、,animalrescuers routinely see a rise in abandoned ducks in local parks and ponds.”Elsa and Olafs tough situation highlights the reason why domestic ducks always showup in local parks and ponds.Assuming they can live,their case is pretty similar to going toYellowstone National Park and seeing a wolf

31、and such like.“Oh,if this wolf can live well,mydog can do too,”says Adison Smith,president of Wasatch Wanderers Animal Rescue.“Thoseducks lack hunting instincts,and many quickly starve to death or fall sick.A majority cannotfly because of small wings.They dont migrate,so they cant survive winter.The

32、yre literallysitting ducks for predators(捕食者),”John Di Leonardo adds.Since the issue is largely due to a lack of awareness,Adison Smith has started acampaign and hung more than 50 signs in a dozen cities to remind parkgoers that getting rid ofpet ducks tends to be disastrous to them and can be illeg

33、al by the state law,“Our goal is to getthe problem at its source,”Adison says.Most people tend to buy ducklings at stores for lessthan a dollar each,or kids take them home from school hatching projects.“Though most abandoned ducks live short,miserable lives,Olaf and Elsa are anexceptiontheyll spend

34、their remaining days at Lasa Sanctuary in Wooster,Ohio,in a shelterwith other ducks,clean hay,and protection against predators,”John Di Leonardo says.28.Why did Olaf and Elsa appear on a frozen pond on Christmas Eve?A.They starred in the film Frozen.B.They practised their hunting skills.C.They escap

35、ed from an animal shelter.D.They were abandoned by their master.29.What does John mean by his words in Paragraph 3?A.Animals share a lot in living habits.B.Pet ducks are less adaptable in the wild.C.Yellowstone is a great place for wildlife.D.Animals can get along well with each other.30.What isAdis

36、ons campaign aimed at?A.Increasing the selling prices of ducks.B.Reminding people to save our resources.C.Educating people about the animal protection.D.Appealing for the establishment of new animal laws.31.What does John Di Leonardo think of the present life of Olaf and Elsa?A.Dangerous.B.Easeful.C

37、.Restricted.D.Exhausted.D“Many rules of bee society from collective and individual interactions to raisinghealthy young beesare adjusted by temperature,so we take advantage of that for this study,”高一英语第 7页(共 12页)高一英语第 8页(共 12页)密封线内不得答题explains Rafael Barmak,first author of a paper published recently

38、.“Previous studies on the thermal(heat-related)behavior of honeybees in winter haverelied on observing the bees or controlling the outside temperature,”adds Martin Stefanec ofthe University of Graz.Now,scientists have developed a robotic system that can be built intoa honeybee hive(蜂箱),which enables

39、 scientists to change the temperature from within thecolony(蜂群),copy the thermal behavior of bees there,and study how the winter colonyactively adjusts its temperature.Its challenging to study bees in winter since they are sensitive to cold,and opening theirhives risks harming them.But thanks to the

40、 robotic system,scientists were able to study threeexperimental hives located at the Artificial Life Lab in Austria,while controlling them from apublic research university in Switzerland.Inside the device,a central processor organized thesensors,which created a quick picture of the bees collective b

41、ehavior,sent commands to theactuators(制动器)and passed on data to the scientists.That demonstrated the system could beused to study bees without entering the hives or without even cameras.By gathering data on the bees position and creating warmer areas in the hive,scientistscould encourage bees to mov

42、e around in ways they would never normally do in nature duringwinter when bees tend to gather together to conserve energy.For example,scientists coulddirect bees colony toward a food source or discourage it from dividing into too small groups,which could threaten its survival.The scientists were abl

43、e to prolong the existence of a colony following the death of itsqueen by distributing heat energy via the actuators.Bees are one of the most importantpollinators(传粉者),and their survivability has become a growing environmental and foodsecurity concern as pollinatorsglobal populations have declined.3

44、2.What is the underlying logic behind the robotic system?A.Beessensitive response to heat.B.Beespreference to live in groups.C.Temperature adjustment of bee society.D.Different work assignments of the bee colony.33.Which is an advantage of the robotic system?A.It can provide inner heating remotely.B

45、.It can open the hives automatically.C.It can absorb outside heat constantly.D.It can send real-time data through its camera.34.What may the scientists want to do by making use of the robotic system?A.To design better hives.B.To increase bee biodiversity.C.To enhance bee survivability.D.To learn how

46、 to distribute energy.35.Which can be the best title for the text?A.ARobotic Groupa Bee Individual ColonyB.ARobotic Systema Hidden Window to BeesC.The Thermal Sensora Barrier to Cold ClimateD.The Bee Societythe Worlds Most Important Insects第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 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

47、有两项为多余选项。Everyone gets tired,when this happens,a good nights sleep will often leave us feelingwell-rested again._36_ We can get overtired and even feel a bit run down,whichmay affect our daily liveswhat can we do about it?Being very tired frequently could be the result of lifestyle choices._37_Accor

48、ding to the UK National Health Service(NIS)website,eating healthy meals and snacksregularly,around 3-4 times per day,can improve your energy levels.Giving your body thefuel it needs can help you feel more energized._38_ But the truth is that regular physical activity may relieve your tirednesseffici

49、ently.Activities like jogging or cycling could also help you get fitter.And being moreactive can help you to lose weight,which may also aid you in the battle against tiredness._39_ Therefore,reducing your stress levels may help you to feel less tired ona regular basis.Taking up an activity like yoga

50、 or going for a walk can help you to relax andfeel more refreshed.And you may think if youre feeling tired a good cup of coffee will wakeyou up.Nonetheless,the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommends cutting down on yourcaffeine intake to get a better nights sleep.Finally,if you do find yourself f