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丰台区2021-2022学年度第二学期期中练习
高二英语
练习时间：90分钟
第I部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Everybody knows I like new experiences. My uncle Tom arranged a tandem____1____ for my eighteenth birthday. I was excited and expected ____2____ to have several weeks to research skydiving online, but then I got a call from the skydiving company, asking me to come the next day. I couldn’t believe my ____3____!
Although we set off early to the airport, we were 15 minutes behind schedule because of the heavy traffic. The information and safety talk was already over and that did ____4____ me. Instead, I received a shorter version.
The time of each person’s skydive depended on the time they’d registered, so for me that meant a long wait. I watched the first group of skydivers ____5____, which was helpful. Twenty minutes later, I suddenly became uneasy when the first pair of skydivers ____6____ in the sky.
My name was finally called. I pulled my ____7____ on and was introduced to my instructor. We walked towards the plane. The noise the plane made was enough to ____8____ even the most relaxed flyer. However, once my instructor had double checked our equipment, my fear disappeared.
When we reached the required height, the door opened and we moved towards it. Sitting in the doorway of the plane was probably the ____9____ moment. Then we moved forwards until we fell out. I was aware of the cold wind on my face and could see incredible views around me. My instructor opened our parachute, and we went suddenly from free falling to slowly floating back down to the ground. It was a fantastic _____10_____ that I’ll never forget.
1. A. hike B. training C. skydive D. skateboarding
2. A. nervously B. anxiously C. patiently D. happily
3. A. luck B. creativity C. courage D. charm
4. A. help B. bother C. touch D. attract
5. A. talking B. competing C. preparing D. arriving
6. A. rose B. hung C. danced D. appeared
7. A. jumpsuit B. spacesuit C. swimwear D. sportswear
8. A. injure B. worry C. comfort D. impress
9. A. scariest B. calmest C. saddest D. biggest
10. A. trip B. party C. experience D. vacation
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。叔叔汤姆为作者18岁生日安排了双人跳伞，文章讲述了作者整个跳伞的过程和作者在其中的心理活动。
【1题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我叔叔汤姆为我18岁生日安排了双人跳伞。A. hike远足；B. training训练；C. skydive跳伞；D. skateboarding滑板。呼应后文“call from the skydiving company”叔叔安排的是双人跳伞活动。故选C。
【2题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我很兴奋，很高兴能有几周的时间在网上研究跳伞，但是我接到了跳伞公司的电话，让我第二天去。A. nervously紧张地；B. anxiously焦急地；C. patiently耐心地；D. happily快乐地。根据上文“I was excited and expected”可知作者对能去跳伞感到兴奋和开心。故选D。
【3题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我简直不敢相信我的运气！A. luck运气；B. creativity创造力；C. courage勇气；D. charm魅力。根据上文“have several weeks to research skydiving online, but then I got a call from the skydiving company, asking me to come the next day.”可知作者以为要等好几周，结果第二天跳伞公司就让作者去，所以作者觉得自己运气很好。故选A。
【4题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：关于信息和安全的谈话已经结束了，这确实困扰着我。A. help帮助；B. bother打扰，困扰；C. touch接触；D. attract吸引。根据后文“Instead, I received a shorter version.”可知，作者得到了关于跳伞安全的简短信息介绍，可见之前的谈话让作者困扰。故选B。
【5题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我观看了第一组跳伞运动员的准备工作，这对我很有帮助。A. talking谈话；B. competing竞争；C. preparing准备；D. arriving到达。根据上文“I watched the first group of skydivers”可知作者在等待时观看了第一组跳伞人员的准备工作，prepare符合语境。故选C。
【6题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：20分钟后，当第一对跳伞运动员出现在天空时，我突然感到不安。A. rose上升；B. hung悬挂；C. danced跳舞；D. appeared出现。根据后文“in the sky”指第一对跳伞运动员出现在天空。故选D。
【7题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我穿上跳伞装，被介绍给我的老师。A. jumpsuit跳伞装；B. spacesuit航天服；C. swimwear泳衣；D. sportswear运动装。根据上文可知，作者是去跳伞的，因此是穿上跳伞装。故选A。
【8题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：飞机发出的噪音足以使最放松的飞行员担心。A. injure伤害；B. worry担心；C. comfort安慰；D. impress使印象深刻。根据前后文语境“The noise the plane made was enough to …even the most relaxed flyer”可知，面对飞机发出的噪音，即使是最放松的飞行员也会担心。故选B。
【9题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：坐在飞机的门口可能是最可怕的时刻。A. scariest最可怕的；B. calmest最平静的；C. saddest最悲伤的；D. biggest最大的。根据上文“Sitting in the doorway of the plane was probably the”可知坐在了飞机的门口是跳伞中最可怕的时刻，故选A。
【10题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一次奇妙的经历，我永远不会忘记。A. trip旅行；B. party聚会；C. experience经历；D. vacation假期。根据第一段中“Everybody knows I like new experiences.”以及后文“that I’ll never forget”可知这次跳伞经历作者永远不会忘记。故选C。
第二节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分）
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Journey to the West is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It ____11____ （write） by Wu Cheng’en in the Ming Dynasty. As we all know, one of the main characters in this novel is the Monkey King, who has a bitter experience during the journey. He helps his master overcome a great many difficulties ____12____ （get） good results. I like him for his ____13____ （kind）, courage and the magical powers. Faced with difficulties, I will think of him and not afraid of failure.
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. was written
12. to get 13. kindness
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了《西游记》的主要人物之一孙悟空。
【11题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：它是明朝吴承恩写的。分析句子可知，空格处要填谓语动词。根据句中的时间状语“in the Ming Dynasty”可知，谓语动词用一般过去时。又因Journey to the West与write是被动关系，故用被动语态。故填was written。
【12题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：他帮助他的师傅克服许多困难以取得好成绩。分析句子可知，空格处要填动词不定式作目的状语。故填to get。
【13题详解】
考查名词。句意：我喜欢他的善良、勇气和魔力。his为形容词性物主代词，修饰名词，空格处要填名词，kind的名词是kindness。故填kindness。
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Emojis ____14____ （become） more and more popular in recent years. People like them because they add emotional meaning and are easy to use. In fact, this is similar to our gestures ____15____ help us express our ideas more clearly when we speak. With Emojis ____16____ （add） to a message or post, your reader can “see” your facial expression while reading your words. Emojis can also help people express their feelings when they can not find the appropriate words.
【14~16题答案】
【答案】14. have become
15. which##that
16. added
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是近年来，表情符号变得越来越流行。当人们找不到合适的语言时，表情符号也可以帮助他们表达自己的感情。
【14题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：近年来，表情符号变得越来越流行。根据in recent years可知，本句应用现在完成时，且谓语动词要与主语Emojis保持复数一致，所以填have become。故填have become。
【15题详解】
考查限制性定语从句。句意：事实上，这类似于我们的手势，当我们说话时，可以帮助我们更清楚地表达我们的想法。分析句子可知，本句涉及一个限制性定语从句，修饰先行词gestures，指物，空处在从句中作主语，需要填关系代词that或which。故填which/that。
【16题详解】
考查with的复合结构和非谓语动词。句意：通过在消息或帖子中添加表情符号，你的读者可以在阅读你的文字时“看到”你的面部表情。分析句子可知，空处为with复合结构中的宾补，补充说明宾语Emojis，动词add与Emojis为被动关系，所以需要填过去分词表被动作宾补。故填added。
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
School uniforms should be required for all students for some important reasons. Firstly, ____17____ （wear） uniforms makes everyone feel equal. It makes students who come from poor families feel the same. In addition, getting ready for school every morning can be much faster and ____18____ （easy）. Many kids waste time choosing ____19____ to wear to school. Most importantly, some studies show that school uniforms make students perform better in school. Some people might say that uniforms take away personal freedom, but students still have many other ways to express ____20____ （they）.
【17~20题答案】
【答案】17. wearing
18. easier 19. what
20. themselves
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述的是由于一些重要的原因，所有的学生都应该穿校服，但有人赞成，有人反对。
【17题详解】
考查动名词。句意：首先，穿制服让每个人感觉平等。分析句子可知，句子已有谓语动词makes，所以空处应填不定式或动名词形式作主语。而动名词作主语时，通常表示一件已知的事或经验。不定式短语通常表示一件未完成的事或目的。所以此处应填wear的动名词形式wearing。故填wearing。
【18题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：此外，每天早上准备上学可以更快更容易。根据并列连词and前的faster为形容词比较级可知，空处也应填形容词比较级easier作系动词be的表语。故填easier。
【19题详解】
考查疑问词+不定式。句意：许多孩子浪费时间选择穿什么去学校。疑问词+不定式可作宾语。再根据句意可知，这里是指选择穿什么（what）去学校，此处是作动词choosing的宾语。故填what。
【20题详解】
考查反身代词。句意：有些人可能会说校服剥夺了个人自由，但学生仍然有很多其他的方式来表达自己。分析句子可知，这里是指有很多其他方式来表达“学生自己”，所以应用反身代词themselves作express的宾语。故填themselves。
第II部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节 （共14小题;每小题2分，共28分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Dear Ms. Smith,
I am writing to apply for the Sales Manager position on the careers page of the King Computers website. Last year King Computers added five new offices, making it the largest computer sales and services company in the state. I understand that one of the company’s aims is to expand outside of the Washington area. I am seeking the opportunity to play an important role in your growing business. As a sales manager with Diamond Computers, I expanded our sales area by 150% in two years. I am confident that my leadership and experience will help King Computers achieve its goals, too.
I have worked in the field of computer sales for over fifteen years. Currently I am a sales manager for Diamond Computers based in Seattle. I am skilled at managing accounts and increasing sales revenue （收益）. Last year, my team produced $960,000 in revenue—the highest in the company. Also, I received the Diamond Sales Award for the best sales manager. In addition, I am experienced at planning sales strategies, developing advertising campaigns, and creating sales budgets.
King Computers is well-known for its customer-first philosophy. In my fifteen years in sales, this way of thinking is the most important thing I have learned. A sales strategy should never be just about getting money from customers. I believe it’s important to take the time to listen to each customer—to understand what he or she really needs. Then, we must find the product that best matches those needs. As a sales manager for King Computers, I will be in a great position to do just that.
If you are looking for a skilled sales manager with a history of success, I would be delighted to speak with you.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Paul Reubens
21. According to the writer, what is one of King Computers’ aims?
A. To set new goals.
B. To add five new offices.
C. To make its business bigger.
D. To hire more sales managers.
22. According to Paul Reubens, a good sales manager should________.
A. put customers’ needs first
B. never get money from customers
C. be skilled in designing computers
D. be able to receive awards for the company
23. Paul Reubens wrote this letter in order to________.
A. prove that he is skillful as a sales manager
B. explain why he is interested in selling computers
C. show that he is fit for the job at King Computers
D. describe what he has experienced for over fifteen years
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一封申请King计算机公司的销售经理一职的求职信。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I understand that one of the company’s aims is to expand outside of the Washington area.（据我所知，该公司的目标之一是向华盛顿地区以外的地区扩张。）”可知，King公司的目标之一是向华盛顿地区进行业务扩张。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“King Computers is well-known for its customer-first philosophy.（King电脑公司以顾客至上的理念而闻名）”以及“A sales strategy should never be just about getting money from customers. I believe it’s important to take the time to listen to each customer—to understand what he or she really needs.（售策略不应该只是从顾客那里赚钱。我认为花时间去倾听每个顾客，了解他们真正的需要是很重要的。）”可知，Paul Reubens认为合格的销售经理应该以顾客至上，去倾听他们的诉求。故选A。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“I am writing to apply for the Sales Manager position on the careers page of the King Computers website.（我写这封信是想申请King计算机公司网站上的招聘页面上的销售经理一职。）”可知，Paul Reubens写信的目的是想求职。因此会展示自己的优势证明自己能够胜任这份工作。故选C。
B
As an educator and health care provider, I have worked with numerous children infected with the virus that causes AlDS. The relationships that I have had with these special kids have been gifts in my life. They have taught me so many things, but I have especially learned that great courage can be found in the smallest of packages. Let me tell you about Tyler.
Tyler was born infected with HIV: his mother was also infected. From the very beginning of his life, he was dependent on medications （药物） to enable him to survive. When he was five, he had a tube inserted （插入） in a vein （静脉） in his chest. This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back. Medications were linked to this pump and continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream. At times, he also needed supplemented （补充的） oxygen to support his breathing.
Tyler wasn’t willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicine-laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon. All of us who knew Tyler were amazed at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him. Tyler’s mom often teased him by telling him that he moved so fast that she needed to dress him in red. That way, when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard, she could quickly spot him.
This dreaded disease eventually wore down even the likes of a little dynamo like Tyler. He grew quite ill and, unfortunately, so did his HIV-infected mother. When it became apparent that he wasn’t going to survive, Tyler’s mom talked to him about death. She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too, and that she would be with him soon in heaven.
A few days before his death, Tyler called me over to his hospital bed and whispered, “might die soon. I’m not scared. When I die, please dress me in red. Mom promised she’s coming to heaven, too. I’ll be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me.”
24. Tyler had to wear his backpack so that ________ .
A. his mother could recognize him in the crowd
B. oxygen could be provided to support his breathing
C. he could carry his favourite toys wherever he went
D. its pump could supply medications to his bloodstream
25. We can learn from the passage that________.
A. Tyler was very afraid of dying so soon
B. Tyler gave up the chance to enjoy his childhood
C. Tyler tried to enjoy his life though being badly ill
D. Tyler couldn’t move freely with his medicine-laden backpack
26. From the passage, we can learn that Tyler is ________.
A. courageous and optimistic B. confident and energetic
C. enthusiastic and adventurous D. ambitious and passionate
27. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Gifts in my life B. Dress me in red
C. Never give up D. Live with HIV
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作为一名教育工作者和卫生保健提供者，我与许多感染了艾滋病儿童一起工作，他们教会了我很多东西，重点讲述了泰勒的故事，让我明白了勇气与乐观。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back. Medications were linked to this pump and continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream.”（这根管子连接着一个泵，他把泵装在背上的一个小背包里。药物被连接在这个泵上，并通过这个管道持续输送到他的血液中。）可知，泰勒不得不背包的原因是它的泵可以为他的血液提供药物（its pump could supply medications to his bloodstream）。故选D项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Tyler wasn’t willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicine-laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon. All of us who knew Tyler were amazed at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him.”（泰勒不愿意让这种致命的疾病夺走他童年的任何一分一秒。经常可以看到他背着装满药物的背包，用小马车拖着氧气罐在后院玩耍和比赛。我们所有认识泰勒的人都惊讶于他活着时的纯粹快乐和快乐给他的能量。）可知，尽管泰勒病得很重，但仍然努力享受生活（Tyler tried to enjoy his life though being badly ill）。故选C项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“I’m not scared. When I die, please dress me in red. Mom promised she’s coming to heaven, too. I’ll be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me.”（我不害怕。我死后，请给我穿上红色的衣服。妈妈说她也会去天堂的。她来的时候我正在玩，我想确保她能找到我。）可知，泰勒是一个面对死亡毫不畏惧，且非常乐观的人（courageous and optimistic）。故选A项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第三段中“Tyler’s mom often teased him by telling him that he moved so fast that she needed to dress him in red.”（泰勒的妈妈经常取笑他，说他动作太快了，她得给他穿上红色衣服。）以及最后一段中“When I die, please dress me in red.”（我死后，请给我穿上红色的衣服。）结合全文可知，文章围绕艾滋病患者泰勒展开，他玩耍时总穿红色的衣服（Dress me in red）。故选B项。
C
Why Does Walking through Doorways Make Us Forget?
We’ve all done it. Run upstairs to get your keys, but forget that it is them you’re looking for once you get to the bedroom. Open the fridge door and reach for the middle shelf only to realize that we can’t remember why we opened the fridge in the first place.
We can understand those temporary moments of forgetfulness may be more than just an annoyance. Although these errors can be embarrassing, they are also common. It’s known as the “Doorway Effect”, and it shows some important features of how our minds are organized. Understanding this might help us accept those temporary moments of forgetfulness as more than just an annoyance.
The Doorway Effect occurs when our attention moves between levels, and it reflects the trust in our memories—even memories for what we were about to do—on the environment we’re in.
Imagine that we’re going upstairs to get our keys and forget that it is the keys we came for as soon as we enter the bedroom. Psychologically, what has happened is that the plan （“Keys!”） has been forgotten even in the middle of carrying out a necessary part of the strategy （“Go to bedroom!”）. Probably the plan itself is part of a larger plan （“Get ready to leave the house!”）, which is part of plans on a wider and wider field （“Go to work!”, “Keep my job!”, “Be a productive and responsible citizen”, or whatever）. Each field requires attention at some point. Somewhere in controlling the complex levels, the need for keys suddenly comes into mind.
Our memories, even for our goals, are planted in webs of connections. That can be the physical environment in which we form them, which is why revisiting our childhood home can bring back a flood of previously forgotten memories, or it can be the mental environment—the set of things we were just thinking about when that thing suddenly comes into mind.
The Doorway Effect occurs because we change both the physical and mental environments, moving to a different room and thinking about different things. That hurriedly thought-up goal, which was probably only one plate among the many we’re trying to spin （旋转）, gets forgotten when the context changes.
28. The main purpose of the first paragraph is _________.
A. to present daily facts
B to introduce the topic
C. to remind us of our weak memory
D. to call attention to the danger of forgetfulness
29. What does the writer think about those temporary moments of forgetfulness?
A. They can be understood and accepted.
B. They are important features of our minds.
C. They show that our minds are out of order.
D. They are embarrassing and should be avoided.
30. Which of the following memories was formed in the physical environment?
A. A toy helps you remember a childhood friend.
B. When you sing a song, you think of a former classmate.
C. You are playing basketball when you remember your homework.
D. While visiting your primary school, you recall a forgotten memory.
31. How is the passage mainly developed?
A. By providing data.
B. By giving examples.
C. By making comparisons.
D. By listing study findings.
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文一篇说明文，分析了为什么我们会经历短暂性健忘。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。第一段“We’ve all done it. Run upstairs to get your keys, but forget that it is them you’re looking for once you get to the bedroom. Open the fridge door and reach for the middle shelf only to realize that we can’t remember why we opened the fridge in the first place.”（我们都有过这样的经历：跑上楼去拿你的钥匙，但一旦你到了卧室，就忘了你要找钥匙。打开冰箱门，手伸向中间的架子时，才发现自己已经不记得当初为什么要打开冰箱门了。）列举了短暂健忘的现象，再结合第二段“It’s known as the ‘Doorway Effect’, and it shows some important features of how our minds are organized. Understanding this might help us accept those temporary moments of forgetfulness as more than just an annoyance.”（这就是所谓的门口效应，它展示了我们大脑组织的一些重要特征。理解这一点可能会帮助我们接受这些短暂的健忘，而不仅仅是一种烦恼。）可知，第一段的目的是引出“为什么我们会经历短暂性健忘”这一主题，故选B。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s known as the ‘Doorway Effect’, and it shows some important features of how our minds are organized. Understanding this might help us accept those temporary moments of forgetfulness as more than just an annoyance.”（这就是所谓的门口效应，它展示了我们大脑组织的一些重要特征。理解这一点可能会帮助我们接受这些短暂的健忘，而不仅仅是一种烦恼。）可知，短暂性健忘是可以被理解和接受的，故选A。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“That can be the physical environment in which we form them, which is why revisiting our childhood home can bring back a flood of previously forgotten memories”（这可能是我们形成它们的物理环境，这就是为什么重游童年的家可以带回大量以前被遗忘的记忆）可知，在一个屋里环境里我们的记忆可以让我们回想起过去经历过的、看过的，结合选项，当到小学校园时，回想起以往的过去，就属于物理记忆，故选D。
31题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段“We’ve all done it. Run upstairs to get your keys, but forget that it is them you’re looking for once you get to the bedroom. Open the fridge door and reach for the middle shelf only to realize that we can’t remember why we opened the fridge in the first place.”（我们都有过这样的经历：跑上楼去拿你的钥匙，但一旦你到了卧室，就忘了你要找钥匙。打开冰箱门，手伸向中间的架子时，才发现自己已经不记得当初为什么要打开冰箱门了。）可知，文章以举例的方式介绍了我们在生活中可能出现的短暂性健忘这一问题，它可能出现在工作、学习以及生活的方方面面，故选B。
D
Last fall, I happened to overhear a student telling the others he had decided not to sign up for an introductory philosophy course. The demands of his major, he said seriously, meant he needed to take “practical” courses, and “enlightenment” would simply have to wait. For now, employability was the most important.
The students’ conversation fits into a larger alarming statement about the role of the humanities in higher education. In a time of dizzying （使人晕眩的） technological achievement and of rapid scientific innovation, sceptics （怀疑论者） of the humanities may question the usefulness of studying Aristotle, the Italian Renaissance or Chinese fiction.
Actually, I regret not interrupting that student to argue for taking that introductory philosophy course. I would have started by reminding him that, for much of America’s history, college graduates were not considered truly educated unless they had mastered philosophy, literature, political theory and history. The key role of higher education was to invite students into the conversations about matters like what it means to be alive and the definition of justice. Fostering engagement with these subjects is still an essential part of the university’s function in society.
I would have also mentioned to the student that he was misinformed about the job market. It is true that many employers are looking for graduates with specialized technical skills, but they also look for other capabilities. As the world is transformed by artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation, the unique human qualities of creativity, imagination and moral reasoning will be the ultimate coin of the realm. All these skills are developed in humanities courses.
Further, I would have argued that while a degree in the sciences is an important precondition for many jobs, it is not the only route. Look no further than the founders of companies such as LinkedIn, Slack and Flickr, who are among the many tech businesspersons with degrees in the humanities, and who credit that training for their success.
Contrary to the widely held belief that humanities majors have a hard time getting jobs, recent studies show that those with humanities degrees are successful in the workplace, experiencing low rates of unemployment and reporting high levels of job satisfaction.
The case for the humanities can also be understood as a foundational preparation for a life well lived. A humanities education plays a vital role in encouraging citizens to lead an examined life. It fosters critical thinking, self-reflection, empathy and tolerance, the usefulness of which only becomes more apparent as one navigates life’s challenges.
By all means, students should take courses they think practical and follow their interests, but if they also make a point of studying the literature of the Renaissance, or researching into modern poetry, or even taking introductory philosophy, we will all benefit.
32. What do the students’ conversation show?
A. Students feel employment difficult.
B. Students think philosophy less important.
C. Students find scientific innovation amazing.
D Students consider university courses unsatisfying.
33. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Highly valued. B. Equally applied.
C. Strictly assessed. D. Greatly improved.
34. The author may agree that humanities________.
A. raise awareness of social identity
B. discover students’ artistic ability
C. prepare students for graduation
D. provide great insights into life
【32~34题答案】
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。作者就“哲学课程是否没那么重要”展开了论述，提出自己的看法和论证依据。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The demands of his major, he said seriously, meant he needed to take “practical” courses, and “enlightenment” would simply have to wait. For now, employability was the most important.（他严肃地说，他的专业要求意味着他需要学习“实践”课程，而“启蒙”只能等一等。就目前而言，就业能力是最重要的。）”可知，学生的对话显示出学生认为哲学不那么重要，故选B。
【33题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“It is true that many employers are looking for graduates with specialized technical skills, but they also look for other capabilities. As the world is transformed by artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation, the unique human qualities of creativity, imagination and moral reasoning will be... （诚然，许多雇主正在寻找具有专业技术技能的毕业生，但他们也在寻找其他能力。随着人工智能、机器学习和自动化对世界的改造，人类独特的创造力、想象力和道德推理能力将……）”可知，人类独特的创造力、想象力和道德推理能力都是在人文学科课程中培养出来的，这些才是真正有价值的，结合选项A. Highly valued很有价值的；B. Equally applied同样适用的；C. Strictly assessed严格评估的；D. Greatly improved大大提高的，故选A。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“It fosters critical thinking, self-reflection, empathy and tolerance, the usefulness of which only becomes more apparent as one navigates life’s challenges.（它培养批判性思维、自我反省、同理心和宽容，只有当一个人面对生活的挑战时，它的有用性才会变得更加明显。）”可知，作者认为人们科学培养批判性思维、自我反省、同理心和宽容，只有当一个人应对生活中的挑战时，这些品质的作用才会变得更加明显。故人文科学提供了对生活的深刻见解，故选D。
第二节 （共5小题;每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What I Think of Boxing as a SportBoxing is a popular sport. Newspapers, magazines and sports programmes on TV frequently cover boxing matches. It could be the toughest of all sports to survive. It takes boxers hours in the gym and years to develop the specific characteristics needed to be a great boxer. ___35___
It seems to me that some people, especially men, find it appealing because it is an aggressive sport. When they watch a boxing match, they can identify with the winning boxer. This gives them the feeling of being a winner themselves. ___36___They do that because the boxer comes from their own country, and if “their” boxer loses, they often feel as if they have lost a fight themselves. It is a fact that many people have feelings of aggression from time to time, but they cannot show their aggression in their everyday lives. Watching a boxing match gives them a way of expressing it．
___37___Although boxers wear gloves during the fights, and amateur boxers even have to wear helmets, a kind of strong hard hat, there have frequently been accidents in both professional and amateur boxing, sometimes with dramatic consequences. Boxers have suffered from head injuries, and, occasionally, fighters have even been killed as a result of being knocked out in the ring. ___38___They are usually in the form of serious brain damage, even if a boxer has never been knocked out.
To conclude, I am personally not at all in favor of aggressive sports like boxing．___39___We can celebrate more men and women from non-aggressive sports as our heroes in our society. I believe that the world is aggressive enough already! Of course, people like competitive sports, and so do I, but I think that hitting other people in an aggressive way is not something that should be regarded as a sport．
A. However, boxing can be a very dangerous sport.
B. Sometimes fans are rooting for a particular boxer.
C. In boxing, fighters are required to hit a moving target.
D. Many fans are drawn to the sport because they love the competition.
E. Perhaps that is the reason why successful boxers are treated as big heroes.
F. I think it would be better if less time was given to aggressive sports on TV.
G. Besides, studies have shown that there are often long-term effects of boxing.
【35~39题答案】
【答案】35. E 36. B 37. A 38. G 39. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要向我们描述了关于拳击的一些信息，拳击是一项受欢迎的运动，但也十分危险。
【35题详解】
该空与上文是因果关系，上文“It takes boxers hours in the gym and years to develop the specific characteristics needed to be a great boxer. （拳击手需要在健身房里锻炼几个小时，还要花上几年的时间才能形成成为一名优秀拳击手所需的特定特征）”解释了成功的拳击手被视为英雄的原因，E选项“也许这就是为什么成功的拳击手被视为英雄的原因。”切题。故选E项。
【36题详解】
由下文“They do that because the boxer comes from their own country, and if “their” boxer loses, they often feel as if they have lost a fight themselves. （他们这样做是因为拳击手来自他们自己的国家，如果“他们的”拳击手输了，他们通常会觉得自己输掉了一场比赛）”可知，自己的拳击手输了会感到难过的人应该是被支持某个拳击手的粉丝，承接下文，B选项“有时候粉丝会支持某位拳击手。”切题，下文中They指代的应该是那些拳击手的粉丝，故选B项。
【37题详解】
A选项“然而，拳击可能是一项非常危险的运动。”承接下文“Although boxers wear gloves during the fights, and amateur boxers even have to wear helmets, a kind of strong hard hat, there have frequently been accidents in both professional and amateur boxing, sometimes with dramatic consequences. Boxers have suffered from head injuries, and, occasionally, fighters have even been killed as a result of being knocked out in the ring. （虽然拳击手在比赛中戴手套，业余拳击手甚至必须戴头盔，这是一种结实的安全帽，但职业拳击和业余拳击都经常发生事故，有时会造成严重后果。拳击手头部受伤，有时拳击手甚至因在拳击场被击倒而死亡）”讲拳击运动的危险性。故选A项。
【38题详解】
由上文“Boxers have suffered from head injuries, and, occasionally, fighters have even been killed as a result of being knocked out in the ring. （拳击手头部受伤，有时拳击手甚至因在拳击场被击倒而死亡）”和下文“They are usually in the form of serious brain damage, even if a boxer has never been knocked out. （即使拳击手从未被击倒，通常也会造成严重的脑损伤）”可知，上下文在讲拳击运动的危险性和不利影响，承接上下文，G选项“此外，研究表明拳击通常会产生长期影响。”切题。故选G项。
【39题详解】
F选项“我认为，如果电视上少一些时间播放攻击性的体育运动会更好。”承接上文“To conclude, I am personally not at all in favor of aggressive sports like boxing.（总而言之，我个人一点也不支持拳击等攻击性运动）”表达作者对拳击运动观点。故选F项。
第III部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题;第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。
Can a robot really freestyle?
Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, led by Gil Weinberg, have designed the first musical robot capable of not only playing music, but creating it. His name is Shimon. Weinberg, who is a musician, engineer, and professor of musical technology, found himself in a creative rut（俗套） and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas. Shimon was trained on a vast data set of everything from progressive rock to jazz to rap. His works really surprise human listeners.
Up until recent advancements, applications of AI （artificial intelligence） have mostly consisted of well-defined tasks, but many are concerned that new technology like Shimon could result in lost jobs for millions of people, even those in creative industry.
While the concern of an offing future in which humans are entirely replaced by robots certainly isn’t unfounded, a much more likely future is one in which robots work alongside humans to improve their work. Experts say that AI will actually create jobs for humans, not destroy them. The Guardian recently reported that by 2037, AI will create more than 7 million new jobs in the healthcare, education, and science fields in the UK.
Shimon is showing us what can happen when robots don’t just work for us, but with us. Instead of putting any of our favorite musicians out of work, robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways. The cooperation between humans and robots can produce new and attractive music, leading to novel musical outcomes. Thanks to the innovation of Weinberg and his team, rap battles, jam sessions, and symphony orchestras alike may begin to look and act considerably different.
40. What can Shimon do?
41. Why did Gil Weinberg create Shimon?
42. According to the passage, please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why.
Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists.
43. As a student, what is your opinion about AI applied in your daily life? （About 40 words）
【40~43题答案】
【答案】40. Shimon can not only play music, but create it.
Playing music and creating music.
Play and create music.
41. He created Shimon to inspire him with new musical ideas.
To inspire him with new musical ideas.
42. Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists.
According to the passage, AI can work with artists to improve their work rather than affect it negatively. By cooperating with AI, artists can be inspired and motivated in new ways, which may lead to new and attractive artistic outcomes.
43. In my opinion, AI has both benefits and drawbacks. On the one hand, AI improves our study and life in several ways. It upgrades our learning style, such as AI teaching, which offers true freedom in time, space and studying pace. AI also brings great convenience to our life, like smart housing system. On the other hand, we also risk losing our independent mind if we rely on AI too much. So we should react to the effects of AI wisely.
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过音乐技术教授温伯格设计出了首个不仅能演奏音乐，还能创造音乐的机器人——西蒙来引出对人工智能的讨论。
【40题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第一段“the first musical robot capable of not only playing music, but creating it. His name is Shimon.（首个不仅能演奏音乐，还能创造音乐的音乐机器人。他的名字叫西蒙）”可知，西蒙会演奏和创造音乐，故答案为Shimon can not only play music, but create it./Playing music and creating music./Play and create music.
【41题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第一段“Weinberg, who is a musician, engineer, and professor of musical technology, found himself in a creative rut（俗套） and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas.（温伯格是一名音乐家、工程师和音乐技术教授，他发现自己在创作上陷入了一种俗套，于是决定创造一种能激发他新的音乐灵感的机器人）”可知，他创造西蒙是为了激发他的音乐灵感，故答案为He created Shimon to inspire him with new musical ideas./To inspire him with new musical ideas.
【42题详解】
考查细节理解。根据最后一段“Instead of putting any of our favorite musicians out of work, robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways. The cooperation between humans and robots can produce new and attractive music, leading to novel musical outcomes.（机器人不会让我们最喜欢的音乐家失业，它肯定会以新的方式给他们带来挑战和启发。人类和机器人之间的合作可以产生新的和有吸引力的音乐，带来新的音乐结果）”可知，人工智能并没有对艺术家的工作产生负面影响，故答案为Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists.
According to the passage, AI can work with artists to improve their work rather than affect it negatively. By cooperating with AI, artists can be inspired and motivated in new ways, which may lead to new and attractive artistic outcomes.
【43题详解】
主观题。本题为主观题，答案不唯一，本文是讲述人工智能这一对象，可对于人工智能的利弊方面自由发挥。以下答案供参考：In my opinion, AI has both benefits and drawbacks. On the one hand, AI improves our study and life in several ways. It upgrades our learning style, such as AI teaching, which offers true freedom in time, space and studying pace. AI also brings great convenience to our life, like smart housing system. On the other hand, we also risk losing our independent mind if we rely on AI too much. So we should react to the effects of AI wisely.
第二节 应用文写作（共20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim在给你的邮件中询问你未来想从事的职业。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1.你打算未来从事的职业及原因;
2.你将从哪些方面进行职业准备。
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【44题答案】
【答案】Dear Jim,
I’m glad to receive your letter in which you asked me what future career I would pursue.
I would like to be a teacher. I love to work with children very much. More importantly, I think it significant and valuable to pass on knowledge and wisdom to children. Only in this way can they get prepared for their future social life and our society can get developed.
To be a qualified teacher I will make the preparations. First of all, I will study hard to get the grades I need to do a degree in a top university, where I can not only learn about knowledge, but also how to teach. Besides, I will try to promote my “people skills”, such as understanding and communicating so that I can teach children in a creative and effective way.
What future career do you want to pursue? Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Jim写信告诉他你未来想从事的职业及原因及你将从哪些方面进行准备。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad→delighted
重要的：significant→important
为……做好准备：get prepared for→be ready for / be preapred for
促进，提升 ：promote→improve
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：More importantly, I think it significant and valuable to pass on knowledge and wisdom to children.
拓展句：More importantly, I think that it is significant and valuable to pass on knowledge and wisdom to children.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Only in this way can they get prepared for their future social life.（运用了副词only位于句首修饰句子状语主句部分倒装。）
[高分句型2]First of all, I will study hard to get the grades I need to do a degree in a top university, where I can not only learn about knowledge, but also how to teach.（运用了where 引导的非限制性定语从句。）
丰台区2021-2022学年度第二学期期中练习
高二英语
练习时间：90分钟
第I部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Everybody knows I like new experiences. My uncle Tom arranged a tandem____1____ for my eighteenth birthday. I was excited and expected ____2____ to have several weeks to research skydiving online, but then I got a call from the skydiving company, asking me to come the next day. I couldn’t believe my ____3____!
Although we set off early to the airport, we were 15 minutes behind schedule because of the heavy traffic. The information and safety talk was already over and that did ____4____ me. Instead, I received a shorter version.
The time of each person’s skydive depended on the time they’d registered, so for me that meant a long wait. I watched the first group of skydivers ____5____, which was helpful. Twenty minutes later, I suddenly became uneasy when the first pair of skydivers ____6____ in the sky.
My name was finally called. I pulled my ____7____ on and was introduced to my instructor. We walked towards the plane. The noise the plane made was enough to ____8____ even the most relaxed flyer. However, once my instructor had double checked our equipment, my fear disappeared.
When we reached the required height, the door opened and we moved towards it. Sitting in the doorway of the plane was probably the ____9____ moment. Then we moved forwards until we fell out. I was aware of the cold wind on my face and could see incredible views around me. My instructor opened our parachute, and we went suddenly from free falling to slowly floating back down to the ground. It was a fantastic _____10_____ that I’ll never forget.
1. A. hike B. training C. skydive D. skateboarding
2. A. nervously B. anxiously C. patiently D. happily
3. A. luck B. creativity C. courage D. charm
4. A. help B. bother C. touch D. attract
5. A. talking B. competing C. preparing D. arriving
6. A. rose B. hung C. danced D. appeared
7. A. jumpsuit B. spacesuit C. swimwear D. sportswear
8. A. injure B. worry C. comfort D. impress
9. A. scariest B. calmest C. saddest D. biggest
10. A. trip B. party C. experience D. vacation
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。叔叔汤姆为作者18岁生日安排了双人跳伞，文章讲述了作者整个跳伞的过程和作者在其中的心理活动。
【1题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我叔叔汤姆为我18岁生日安排了双人跳伞。A. hike远足；B. training训练；C. skydive跳伞；D. skateboarding滑板。呼应后文“call from the skydiving company”叔叔安排的是双人跳伞活动。故选C。
【2题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我很兴奋，很高兴能有几周的时间在网上研究跳伞，但是我接到了跳伞公司的电话，让我第二天去。A. nervously紧张地；B. anxiously焦急地；C. patiently耐心地；D. happily快乐地。根据上文“I was excited and expected”可知作者对能去跳伞感到兴奋和开心。故选D。
【3题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我简直不敢相信我的运气！A. luck运气；B. creativity创造力；C. courage勇气；D. charm魅力。根据上文“have several weeks to research skydiving online, but then I got a call from the skydiving company, asking me to come the next day.”可知作者以为要等好几周，结果第二天跳伞公司就让作者去，所以作者觉得自己运气很好。故选A。
【4题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：关于信息和安全的谈话已经结束了，这确实困扰着我。A. help帮助；B. bother打扰，困扰；C. touch接触；D. attract吸引。根据后文“Instead, I received a shorter version.”可知，作者得到了关于跳伞安全的简短信息介绍，可见之前的谈话让作者困扰。故选B。
【5题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我观看了第一组跳伞运动员的准备工作，这对我很有帮助。A. talking谈话；B. competing竞争；C. preparing准备；D. arriving到达。根据上文“I watched the first group of skydivers”可知作者在等待时观看了第一组跳伞人员的准备工作，prepare符合语境。故选C。
【6题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：20分钟后，当第一对跳伞运动员出现在天空时，我突然感到不安。A. rose上升；B. hung悬挂；C. danced跳舞；D. appeared出现。根据后文“in the sky”指第一对跳伞运动员出现在天空。故选D。
【7题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我穿上跳伞装，被介绍给我的老师。A. jumpsuit跳伞装；B. spacesuit航天服；C. swimwear泳衣；D. sportswear运动装。根据上文可知，作者是去跳伞的，因此是穿上跳伞装。故选A。
【8题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：飞机发出的噪音足以使最放松的飞行员担心。A. injure伤害；B. worry担心；C. comfort安慰；D. impress使印象深刻。根据前后文语境“The noise the plane made was enough to …even the most relaxed flyer”可知，面对飞机发出的噪音，即使是最放松的飞行员也会担心。故选B。
【9题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：坐在飞机的门口可能是最可怕的时刻。A. scariest最可怕的；B. calmest最平静的；C. saddest最悲伤的；D. biggest最大的。根据上文“Sitting in the doorway of the plane was probably the”可知坐在了飞机的门口是跳伞中最可怕的时刻，故选A。
【10题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一次奇妙的经历，我永远不会忘记。A. trip旅行；B. party聚会；C. experience经历；D. vacation假期。根据第一段中“Everybody knows I like new experiences.”以及后文“that I’ll never forget”可知这次跳伞经历作者永远不会忘记。故选C。
第二节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分）
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Journey to the West is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It ____11____ （write） by Wu Cheng’en in the Ming Dynasty. As we all know, one of the main characters in this novel is the Monkey King, who has a bitter experience during the journey. He helps his master overcome a great many difficulties ____12____ （get） good results. I like him for his ____13____ （kind）, courage and the magical powers. Faced with difficulties, I will think of him and not afraid of failure.
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. was written
12. to get 13. kindness
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了《西游记》的主要人物之一孙悟空。
【11题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：它是明朝吴承恩写的。分析句子可知，空格处要填谓语动词。根据句中的时间状语“in the Ming Dynasty”可知，谓语动词用一般过去时。又因Journey to the West与write是被动关系，故用被动语态。故填was written。
【12题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：他帮助他的师傅克服许多困难以取得好成绩。分析句子可知，空格处要填动词不定式作目的状语。故填to get。
【13题详解】
考查名词。句意：我喜欢他的善良、勇气和魔力。his为形容词性物主代词，修饰名词，空格处要填名词，kind的名词是kindness。故填kindness。
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Emojis ____14____ （become） more and more popular in recent years. People like them because they add emotional meaning and are easy to use. In fact, this is similar to our gestures ____15____ help us express our ideas more clearly when we speak. With Emojis ____16____ （add） to a message or post, your reader can “see” your facial expression while reading your words. Emojis can also help people express their feelings when they can not find the appropriate words.
【14~16题答案】
【答案】14. have become
15. which##that
16. added
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是近年来，表情符号变得越来越流行。当人们找不到合适的语言时，表情符号也可以帮助他们表达自己的感情。
【14题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：近年来，表情符号变得越来越流行。根据in recent years可知，本句应用现在完成时，且谓语动词要与主语Emojis保持复数一致，所以填have become。故填have become。
【15题详解】
考查限制性定语从句。句意：事实上，这类似于我们的手势，当我们说话时，可以帮助我们更清楚地表达我们的想法。分析句子可知，本句涉及一个限制性定语从句，修饰先行词gestures，指物，空处在从句中作主语，需要填关系代词that或which。故填which/that。
【16题详解】
考查with的复合结构和非谓语动词。句意：通过在消息或帖子中添加表情符号，你的读者可以在阅读你的文字时“看到”你的面部表情。分析句子可知，空处为with复合结构中的宾补，补充说明宾语Emojis，动词add与Emojis为被动关系，所以需要填过去分词表被动作宾补。故填added。
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
School uniforms should be required for all students for some important reasons. Firstly, ____17____ （wear） uniforms makes everyone feel equal. It makes students who come from poor families feel the same. In addition, getting ready for school every morning can be much faster and ____18____ （easy）. Many kids waste time choosing ____19____ to wear to school. Most importantly, some studies show that school uniforms make students perform better in school. Some people might say that uniforms take away personal freedom, but students still have many other ways to express ____20____ （they）.
【17~20题答案】
【答案】17. wearing
18. easier 19. what
20. themselves
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述的是由于一些重要的原因，所有的学生都应该穿校服，但有人赞成，有人反对。
【17题详解】
考查动名词。句意：首先，穿制服让每个人感觉平等。分析句子可知，句子已有谓语动词makes，所以空处应填不定式或动名词形式作主语。而动名词作主语时，通常表示一件已知的事或经验。不定式短语通常表示一件未完成的事或目的。所以此处应填wear的动名词形式wearing。故填wearing。
【18题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：此外，每天早上准备上学可以更快更容易。根据并列连词and前的faster为形容词比较级可知，空处也应填形容词比较级easier作系动词be的表语。故填easier。
【19题详解】
考查疑问词+不定式。句意：许多孩子浪费时间选择穿什么去学校。疑问词+不定式可作宾语。再根据句意可知，这里是指选择穿什么（what）去学校，此处是作动词choosing的宾语。故填what。
【20题详解】
考查反身代词。句意：有些人可能会说校服剥夺了个人自由，但学生仍然有很多其他的方式来表达自己。分析句子可知，这里是指有很多其他方式来表达“学生自己”，所以应用反身代词themselves作express的宾语。故填themselves。
第II部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节 （共14小题;每小题2分，共28分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Dear Ms. Smith,
I am writing to apply for the Sales Manager position on the careers page of the King Computers website. Last year King Computers added five new offices, making it the largest computer sales and services company in the state. I understand that one of the company’s aims is to expand outside of the Washington area. I am seeking the opportunity to play an important role in your growing business. As a sales manager with Diamond Computers, I expanded our sales area by 150% in two years. I am confident that my leadership and experience will help King Computers achieve its goals, too.
I have worked in the field of computer sales for over fifteen years. Currently I am a sales manager for Diamond Computers based in Seattle. I am skilled at managing accounts and increasing sales revenue （收益）. Last year, my team produced $960,000 in revenue—the highest in the company. Also, I received the Diamond Sales Award for the best sales manager. In addition, I am experienced at planning sales strategies, developing advertising campaigns, and creating sales budgets.
King Computers is well-known for its customer-first philosophy. In my fifteen years in sales, this way of thinking is the most important thing I have learned. A sales strategy should never be just about getting money from customers. I believe it’s important to take the time to listen to each customer—to understand what he or she really needs. Then, we must find the product that best matches those needs. As a sales manager for King Computers, I will be in a great position to do just that.
If you are looking for a skilled sales manager with a history of success, I would be delighted to speak with you.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Paul Reubens
21. According to the writer, what is one of King Computers’ aims?
A. To set new goals.
B. To add five new offices.
C. To make its business bigger.
D. To hire more sales managers.
22. According to Paul Reubens, a good sales manager should________.
A. put customers’ needs first
B. never get money from customers
C. be skilled in designing computers
D. be able to receive awards for the company
23. Paul Reubens wrote this letter in order to________.
A. prove that he is skillful as a sales manager
B. explain why he is interested in selling computers
C. show that he is fit for the job at King Computers
D. describe what he has experienced for over fifteen years
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一封申请King计算机公司的销售经理一职的求职信。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I understand that one of the company’s aims is to expand outside of the Washington area.（据我所知，该公司的目标之一是向华盛顿地区以外的地区扩张。）”可知，King公司的目标之一是向华盛顿地区进行业务扩张。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“King Computers is well-known for its customer-first philosophy.（King电脑公司以顾客至上的理念而闻名）”以及“A sales strategy should never be just about getting money from customers. I believe it’s important to take the time to listen to each customer—to understand what he or she really needs.（售策略不应该只是从顾客那里赚钱。我认为花时间去倾听每个顾客，了解他们真正的需要是很重要的。）”可知，Paul Reubens认为合格的销售经理应该以顾客至上，去倾听他们的诉求。故选A。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“I am writing to apply for the Sales Manager position on the careers page of the King Computers website.（我写这封信是想申请King计算机公司网站上的招聘页面上的销售经理一职。）”可知，Paul Reubens写信的目的是想求职。因此会展示自己的优势证明自己能够胜任这份工作。故选C。
B
As an educator and health care provider, I have worked with numerous children infected with the virus that causes AlDS. The relationships that I have had with these special kids have been gifts in my life. They have taught me so many things, but I have especially learned that great courage can be found in the smallest of packages. Let me tell you about Tyler.
Tyler was born infected with HIV: his mother was also infected. From the very beginning of his life, he was dependent on medications （药物） to enable him to survive. When he was five, he had a tube inserted （插入） in a vein （静脉） in his chest. This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back. Medications were linked to this pump and continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream. At times, he also needed supplemented （补充的） oxygen to support his breathing.
Tyler wasn’t willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicine-laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon. All of us who knew Tyler were amazed at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him. Tyler’s mom often teased him by telling him that he moved so fast that she needed to dress him in red. That way, when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard, she could quickly spot him.
This dreaded disease eventually wore down even the likes of a little dynamo like Tyler. He grew quite ill and, unfortunately, so did his HIV-infected mother. When it became apparent that he wasn’t going to survive, Tyler’s mom talked to him about death. She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too, and that she would be with him soon in heaven.
A few days before his death, Tyler called me over to his hospital bed and whispered, “might die soon. I’m not scared. When I die, please dress me in red. Mom promised she’s coming to heaven, too. I’ll be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me.”
24. Tyler had to wear his backpack so that ________ .
A. his mother could recognize him in the crowd
B. oxygen could be provided to support his breathing
C. he could carry his favourite toys wherever he went
D. its pump could supply medications to his bloodstream
25. We can learn from the passage that________.
A. Tyler was very afraid of dying so soon
B. Tyler gave up the chance to enjoy his childhood
C. Tyler tried to enjoy his life though being badly ill
D. Tyler couldn’t move freely with his medicine-laden backpack
26. From the passage, we can learn that Tyler is ________.
A. courageous and optimistic B. confident and energetic
C. enthusiastic and adventurous D. ambitious and passionate
27. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Gifts in my life B. Dress me in red
C. Never give up D. Live with HIV
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作为一名教育工作者和卫生保健提供者，我与许多感染了艾滋病儿童一起工作，他们教会了我很多东西，重点讲述了泰勒的故事，让我明白了勇气与乐观。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back. Medications were linked to this pump and continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream.”（这根管子连接着一个泵，他把泵装在背上的一个小背包里。药物被连接在这个泵上，并通过这个管道持续输送到他的血液中。）可知，泰勒不得不背包的原因是它的泵可以为他的血液提供药物（its pump could supply medications to his bloodstream）。故选D项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Tyler wasn’t willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicine-laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon. All of us who knew Tyler were amazed at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him.”（泰勒不愿意让这种致命的疾病夺走他童年的任何一分一秒。经常可以看到他背着装满药物的背包，用小马车拖着氧气罐在后院玩耍和比赛。我们所有认识泰勒的人都惊讶于他活着时的纯粹快乐和快乐给他的能量。）可知，尽管泰勒病得很重，但仍然努力享受生活（Tyler tried to enjoy his life though being badly ill）。故选C项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“I’m not scared. When I die, please dress me in red. Mom promised she’s coming to heaven, too. I’ll be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me.”（我不害怕。我死后，请给我穿上红色的衣服。妈妈说她也会去天堂的。她来的时候我正在玩，我想确保她能找到我。）可知，泰勒是一个面对死亡毫不畏惧，且非常乐观的人（courageous and optimistic）。故选A项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第三段中“Tyler’s mom often teased him by telling him that he moved so fast that she needed to dress him in red.”（泰勒的妈妈经常取笑他，说他动作太快了，她得给他穿上红色衣服。）以及最后一段中“When I die, please dress me in red.”（我死后，请给我穿上红色的衣服。）结合全文可知，文章围绕艾滋病患者泰勒展开，他玩耍时总穿红色的衣服（Dress me in red）。故选B项。
C
Why Does Walking through Doorways Make Us Forget?
We’ve all done it. Run upstairs to get your keys, but forget that it is them you’re looking for once you get to the bedroom. Open the fridge door and reach for the middle shelf only to realize that we can’t remember why we opened the fridge in the first place.
We can understand those temporary moments of forgetfulness may be more than just an annoyance. Although these errors can be embarrassing, they are also common. It’s known as the “Doorway Effect”, and it shows some important features of how our minds are organized. Understanding this might help us accept those temporary moments of forgetfulness as more than just an annoyance.
The Doorway Effect occurs when our attention moves between levels, and it reflects the trust in our memories—even memories for what we were about to do—on the environment we’re in.
Imagine that we’re going upstairs to get our keys and forget that it is the keys we came for as soon as we enter the bedroom. Psychologically, what has happened is that the plan （“Keys!”） has been forgotten even in the middle of carrying out a necessary part of the strategy （“Go to bedroom!”）. Probably the plan itself is part of a larger plan （“Get ready to leave the house!”）, which is part of plans on a wider and wider field （“Go to work!”, “Keep my job!”, “Be a productive and responsible citizen”, or whatever）. Each field requires attention at some point. Somewhere in controlling the complex levels, the need for keys suddenly comes into mind.
Our memories, even for our goals, are planted in webs of connections. That can be the physical environment in which we form them, which is why revisiting our childhood home can bring back a flood of previously forgotten memories, or it can be the mental environment—the set of things we were just thinking about when that thing suddenly comes into mind.
The Doorway Effect occurs because we change both the physical and mental environments, moving to a different room and thinking about different things. That hurriedly thought-up goal, which was probably only one plate among the many we’re trying to spin （旋转）, gets forgotten when the context changes.
28. The main purpose of the first paragraph is _________.
A. to present daily facts
B to introduce the topic
C. to remind us of our weak memory
D. to call attention to the danger of forgetfulness
29. What does the writer think about those temporary moments of forgetfulness?
A. They can be understood and accepted.
B. They are important features of our minds.
C. They show that our minds are out of order.
D. They are embarrassing and should be avoided.
30. Which of the following memories was formed in the physical environment?
A. A toy helps you remember a childhood friend.
B. When you sing a song, you think of a former classmate.
C. You are playing basketball when you remember your homework.
D. While visiting your primary school, you recall a forgotten memory.
31. How is the passage mainly developed?
A. By providing data.
B. By giving examples.
C. By making comparisons.
D. By listing study findings.
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文一篇说明文，分析了为什么我们会经历短暂性健忘。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。第一段“We’ve all done it. Run upstairs to get your keys, but forget that it is them you’re looking for once you get to the bedroom. Open the fridge door and reach for the middle shelf only to realize that we can’t remember why we opened the fridge in the first place.”（我们都有过这样的经历：跑上楼去拿你的钥匙，但一旦你到了卧室，就忘了你要找钥匙。打开冰箱门，手伸向中间的架子时，才发现自己已经不记得当初为什么要打开冰箱门了。）列举了短暂健忘的现象，再结合第二段“It’s known as the ‘Doorway Effect’, and it shows some important features of how our minds are organized. Understanding this might help us accept those temporary moments of forgetfulness as more than just an annoyance.”（这就是所谓的门口效应，它展示了我们大脑组织的一些重要特征。理解这一点可能会帮助我们接受这些短暂的健忘，而不仅仅是一种烦恼。）可知，第一段的目的是引出“为什么我们会经历短暂性健忘”这一主题，故选B。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s known as the ‘Doorway Effect’, and it shows some important features of how our minds are organized. Understanding this might help us accept those temporary moments of forgetfulness as more than just an annoyance.”（这就是所谓的门口效应，它展示了我们大脑组织的一些重要特征。理解这一点可能会帮助我们接受这些短暂的健忘，而不仅仅是一种烦恼。）可知，短暂性健忘是可以被理解和接受的，故选A。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“That can be the physical environment in which we form them, which is why revisiting our childhood home can bring back a flood of previously forgotten memories”（这可能是我们形成它们的物理环境，这就是为什么重游童年的家可以带回大量以前被遗忘的记忆）可知，在一个屋里环境里我们的记忆可以让我们回想起过去经历过的、看过的，结合选项，当到小学校园时，回想起以往的过去，就属于物理记忆，故选D。
31题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段“We’ve all done it. Run upstairs to get your keys, but forget that it is them you’re looking for once you get to the bedroom. Open the fridge door and reach for the middle shelf only to realize that we can’t remember why we opened the fridge in the first place.”（我们都有过这样的经历：跑上楼去拿你的钥匙，但一旦你到了卧室，就忘了你要找钥匙。打开冰箱门，手伸向中间的架子时，才发现自己已经不记得当初为什么要打开冰箱门了。）可知，文章以举例的方式介绍了我们在生活中可能出现的短暂性健忘这一问题，它可能出现在工作、学习以及生活的方方面面，故选B。
D
Last fall, I happened to overhear a student telling the others he had decided not to sign up for an introductory philosophy course. The demands of his major, he said seriously, meant he needed to take “practical” courses, and “enlightenment” would simply have to wait. For now, employability was the most important.
The students’ conversation fits into a larger alarming statement about the role of the humanities in higher education. In a time of dizzying （使人晕眩的） technological achievement and of rapid scientific innovation, sceptics （怀疑论者） of the humanities may question the usefulness of studying Aristotle, the Italian Renaissance or Chinese fiction.
Actually, I regret not interrupting that student to argue for taking that introductory philosophy course. I would have started by reminding him that, for much of America’s history, college graduates were not considered truly educated unless they had mastered philosophy, literature, political theory and history. The key role of higher education was to invite students into the conversations about matters like what it means to be alive and the definition of justice. Fostering engagement with these subjects is still an essential part of the university’s function in society.
I would have also mentioned to the student that he was misinformed about the job market. It is true that many employers are looking for graduates with specialized technical skills, but they also look for other capabilities. As the world is transformed by artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation, the unique human qualities of creativity, imagination and moral reasoning will be the ultimate coin of the realm. All these skills are developed in humanities courses.
Further, I would have argued that while a degree in the sciences is an important precondition for many jobs, it is not the only route. Look no further than the founders of companies such as LinkedIn, Slack and Flickr, who are among the many tech businesspersons with degrees in the humanities, and who credit that training for their success.
Contrary to the widely held belief that humanities majors have a hard time getting jobs, recent studies show that those with humanities degrees are successful in the workplace, experiencing low rates of unemployment and reporting high levels of job satisfaction.
The case for the humanities can also be understood as a foundational preparation for a life well lived. A humanities education plays a vital role in encouraging citizens to lead an examined life. It fosters critical thinking, self-reflection, empathy and tolerance, the usefulness of which only becomes more apparent as one navigates life’s challenges.
By all means, students should take courses they think practical and follow their interests, but if they also make a point of studying the literature of the Renaissance, or researching into modern poetry, or even taking introductory philosophy, we will all benefit.
32. What do the students’ conversation show?
A. Students feel employment difficult.
B. Students think philosophy less important.
C. Students find scientific innovation amazing.
D Students consider university courses unsatisfying.
33. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Highly valued. B. Equally applied.
C. Strictly assessed. D. Greatly improved.
34. The author may agree that humanities________.
A. raise awareness of social identity
B. discover students’ artistic ability
C. prepare students for graduation
D. provide great insights into life
【32~34题答案】
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。作者就“哲学课程是否没那么重要”展开了论述，提出自己的看法和论证依据。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The demands of his major, he said seriously, meant he needed to take “practical” courses, and “enlightenment” would simply have to wait. For now, employability was the most important.（他严肃地说，他的专业要求意味着他需要学习“实践”课程，而“启蒙”只能等一等。就目前而言，就业能力是最重要的。）”可知，学生的对话显示出学生认为哲学不那么重要，故选B。
【33题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“It is true that many employers are looking for graduates with specialized technical skills, but they also look for other capabilities. As the world is transformed by artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation, the unique human qualities of creativity, imagination and moral reasoning will be... （诚然，许多雇主正在寻找具有专业技术技能的毕业生，但他们也在寻找其他能力。随着人工智能、机器学习和自动化对世界的改造，人类独特的创造力、想象力和道德推理能力将……）”可知，人类独特的创造力、想象力和道德推理能力都是在人文学科课程中培养出来的，这些才是真正有价值的，结合选项A. Highly valued很有价值的；B. Equally applied同样适用的；C. Strictly assessed严格评估的；D. Greatly improved大大提高的，故选A。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“It fosters critical thinking, self-reflection, empathy and tolerance, the usefulness of which only becomes more apparent as one navigates life’s challenges.（它培养批判性思维、自我反省、同理心和宽容，只有当一个人面对生活的挑战时，它的有用性才会变得更加明显。）”可知，作者认为人们科学培养批判性思维、自我反省、同理心和宽容，只有当一个人应对生活中的挑战时，这些品质的作用才会变得更加明显。故人文科学提供了对生活的深刻见解，故选D。
第二节 （共5小题;每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What I Think of Boxing as a SportBoxing is a popular sport. Newspapers, magazines and sports programmes on TV frequently cover boxing matches. It could be the toughest of all sports to survive. It takes boxers hours in the gym and years to develop the specific characteristics needed to be a great boxer. ___35___
It seems to me that some people, especially men, find it appealing because it is an aggressive sport. When they watch a boxing match, they can identify with the winning boxer. This gives them the feeling of being a winner themselves. ___36___They do that because the boxer comes from their own country, and if “their” boxer loses, they often feel as if they have lost a fight themselves. It is a fact that many people have feelings of aggression from time to time, but they cannot show their aggression in their everyday lives. Watching a boxing match gives them a way of expressing it．
___37___Although boxers wear gloves during the fights, and amateur boxers even have to wear helmets, a kind of strong hard hat, there have frequently been accidents in both professional and amateur boxing, sometimes with dramatic consequences. Boxers have suffered from head injuries, and, occasionally, fighters have even been killed as a result of being knocked out in the ring. ___38___They are usually in the form of serious brain damage, even if a boxer has never been knocked out.
To conclude, I am personally not at all in favor of aggressive sports like boxing．___39___We can celebrate more men and women from non-aggressive sports as our heroes in our society. I believe that the world is aggressive enough already! Of course, people like competitive sports, and so do I, but I think that hitting other people in an aggressive way is not something that should be regarded as a sport．
A. However, boxing can be a very dangerous sport.
B. Sometimes fans are rooting for a particular boxer.
C. In boxing, fighters are required to hit a moving target.
D. Many fans are drawn to the sport because they love the competition.
E. Perhaps that is the reason why successful boxers are treated as big heroes.
F. I think it would be better if less time was given to aggressive sports on TV.
G. Besides, studies have shown that there are often long-term effects of boxing.
【35~39题答案】
【答案】35. E 36. B 37. A 38. G 39. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要向我们描述了关于拳击的一些信息，拳击是一项受欢迎的运动，但也十分危险。
【35题详解】
该空与上文是因果关系，上文“It takes boxers hours in the gym and years to develop the specific characteristics needed to be a great boxer. （拳击手需要在健身房里锻炼几个小时，还要花上几年的时间才能形成成为一名优秀拳击手所需的特定特征）”解释了成功的拳击手被视为英雄的原因，E选项“也许这就是为什么成功的拳击手被视为英雄的原因。”切题。故选E项。
【36题详解】
由下文“They do that because the boxer comes from their own country, and if “their” boxer loses, they often feel as if they have lost a fight themselves. （他们这样做是因为拳击手来自他们自己的国家，如果“他们的”拳击手输了，他们通常会觉得自己输掉了一场比赛）”可知，自己的拳击手输了会感到难过的人应该是被支持某个拳击手的粉丝，承接下文，B选项“有时候粉丝会支持某位拳击手。”切题，下文中They指代的应该是那些拳击手的粉丝，故选B项。
【37题详解】
A选项“然而，拳击可能是一项非常危险的运动。”承接下文“Although boxers wear gloves during the fights, and amateur boxers even have to wear helmets, a kind of strong hard hat, there have frequently been accidents in both professional and amateur boxing, sometimes with dramatic consequences. Boxers have suffered from head injuries, and, occasionally, fighters have even been killed as a result of being knocked out in the ring. （虽然拳击手在比赛中戴手套，业余拳击手甚至必须戴头盔，这是一种结实的安全帽，但职业拳击和业余拳击都经常发生事故，有时会造成严重后果。拳击手头部受伤，有时拳击手甚至因在拳击场被击倒而死亡）”讲拳击运动的危险性。故选A项。
【38题详解】
由上文“Boxers have suffered from head injuries, and, occasionally, fighters have even been killed as a result of being knocked out in the ring. （拳击手头部受伤，有时拳击手甚至因在拳击场被击倒而死亡）”和下文“They are usually in the form of serious brain damage, even if a boxer has never been knocked out. （即使拳击手从未被击倒，通常也会造成严重的脑损伤）”可知，上下文在讲拳击运动的危险性和不利影响，承接上下文，G选项“此外，研究表明拳击通常会产生长期影响。”切题。故选G项。
【39题详解】
F选项“我认为，如果电视上少一些时间播放攻击性的体育运动会更好。”承接上文“To conclude, I am personally not at all in favor of aggressive sports like boxing.（总而言之，我个人一点也不支持拳击等攻击性运动）”表达作者对拳击运动观点。故选F项。
第III部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题;第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。
Can a robot really freestyle?
Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, led by Gil Weinberg, have designed the first musical robot capable of not only playing music, but creating it. His name is Shimon. Weinberg, who is a musician, engineer, and professor of musical technology, found himself in a creative rut（俗套） and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas. Shimon was trained on a vast data set of everything from progressive rock to jazz to rap. His works really surprise human listeners.
Up until recent advancements, applications of AI （artificial intelligence） have mostly consisted of well-defined tasks, but many are concerned that new technology like Shimon could result in lost jobs for millions of people, even those in creative industry.
While the concern of an offing future in which humans are entirely replaced by robots certainly isn’t unfounded, a much more likely future is one in which robots work alongside humans to improve their work. Experts say that AI will actually create jobs for humans, not destroy them. The Guardian recently reported that by 2037, AI will create more than 7 million new jobs in the healthcare, education, and science fields in the UK.
Shimon is showing us what can happen when robots don’t just work for us, but with us. Instead of putting any of our favorite musicians out of work, robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways. The cooperation between humans and robots can produce new and attractive music, leading to novel musical outcomes. Thanks to the innovation of Weinberg and his team, rap battles, jam sessions, and symphony orchestras alike may begin to look and act considerably different.
40. What can Shimon do?
41. Why did Gil Weinberg create Shimon?
42. According to the passage, please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why.
Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists.
43. As a student, what is your opinion about AI applied in your daily life? （About 40 words）
【40~43题答案】
【答案】40. Shimon can not only play music, but create it.
Playing music and creating music.
Play and create music.
41. He created Shimon to inspire him with new musical ideas.
To inspire him with new musical ideas.
42. Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists.
According to the passage, AI can work with artists to improve their work rather than affect it negatively. By cooperating with AI, artists can be inspired and motivated in new ways, which may lead to new and attractive artistic outcomes.
43. In my opinion, AI has both benefits and drawbacks. On the one hand, AI improves our study and life in several ways. It upgrades our learning style, such as AI teaching, which offers true freedom in time, space and studying pace. AI also brings great convenience to our life, like smart housing system. On the other hand, we also risk losing our independent mind if we rely on AI too much. So we should react to the effects of AI wisely.
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过音乐技术教授温伯格设计出了首个不仅能演奏音乐，还能创造音乐的机器人——西蒙来引出对人工智能的讨论。
【40题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第一段“the first musical robot capable of not only playing music, but creating it. His name is Shimon.（首个不仅能演奏音乐，还能创造音乐的音乐机器人。他的名字叫西蒙）”可知，西蒙会演奏和创造音乐，故答案为Shimon can not only play music, but create it./Playing music and creating music./Play and create music.
【41题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第一段“Weinberg, who is a musician, engineer, and professor of musical technology, found himself in a creative rut（俗套） and decided to create a robot that could inspire him with new musical ideas.（温伯格是一名音乐家、工程师和音乐技术教授，他发现自己在创作上陷入了一种俗套，于是决定创造一种能激发他新的音乐灵感的机器人）”可知，他创造西蒙是为了激发他的音乐灵感，故答案为He created Shimon to inspire him with new musical ideas./To inspire him with new musical ideas.
【42题详解】
考查细节理解。根据最后一段“Instead of putting any of our favorite musicians out of work, robots will certainly be challenging and inspiring them in new ways. The cooperation between humans and robots can produce new and attractive music, leading to novel musical outcomes.（机器人不会让我们最喜欢的音乐家失业，它肯定会以新的方式给他们带来挑战和启发。人类和机器人之间的合作可以产生新的和有吸引力的音乐，带来新的音乐结果）”可知，人工智能并没有对艺术家的工作产生负面影响，故答案为Nowadays AI creates many jobs for humans, but it has a negative effect on the work of artists.
According to the passage, AI can work with artists to improve their work rather than affect it negatively. By cooperating with AI, artists can be inspired and motivated in new ways, which may lead to new and attractive artistic outcomes.
【43题详解】
主观题。本题为主观题，答案不唯一，本文是讲述人工智能这一对象，可对于人工智能的利弊方面自由发挥。以下答案供参考：In my opinion, AI has both benefits and drawbacks. On the one hand, AI improves our study and life in several ways. It upgrades our learning style, such as AI teaching, which offers true freedom in time, space and studying pace. AI also brings great convenience to our life, like smart housing system. On the other hand, we also risk losing our independent mind if we rely on AI too much. So we should react to the effects of AI wisely.
第二节 应用文写作（共20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim在给你的邮件中询问你未来想从事的职业。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1.你打算未来从事的职业及原因;
2.你将从哪些方面进行职业准备。
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【44题答案】
【答案】Dear Jim,
I’m glad to receive your letter in which you asked me what future career I would pursue.
I would like to be a teacher. I love to work with children very much. More importantly, I think it significant and valuable to pass on knowledge and wisdom to children. Only in this way can they get prepared for their future social life and our society can get developed.
To be a qualified teacher I will make the preparations. First of all, I will study hard to get the grades I need to do a degree in a top university, where I can not only learn about knowledge, but also how to teach. Besides, I will try to promote my “people skills”, such as understanding and communicating so that I can teach children in a creative and effective way.
What future career do you want to pursue? Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Jim写信告诉他你未来想从事的职业及原因及你将从哪些方面进行准备。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad→delighted
重要的：significant→important
为……做好准备：get prepared for→be ready for / be preapred for
促进，提升 ：promote→improve
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：More importantly, I think it significant and valuable to pass on knowledge and wisdom to children.
拓展句：More importantly, I think that it is significant and valuable to pass on knowledge and wisdom to children.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Only in this way can they get prepared for their future social life.（运用了副词only位于句首修饰句子状语主句部分倒装。）
[高分句型2]First of all, I will study hard to get the grades I need to do a degree in a top university, where I can not only learn about knowledge, but also how to teach.（运用了where 引导的非限制性定语从句。）
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