高中试卷答案网吉林省长春市名校中学2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题（音频暂未更新）
一、第一部分：听力，第一节 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。(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1． What did the man do on the first day at the summer school
A．He did Gloria a favor.
B．He learned about the rules.
C．He collected the stuff.
【答案】B
2． Who is the man
A．The woman's neighbor.
B．The woman's brother.
C．A salesman.
【答案】A
3． What do the speakers agree about Mike
A．He needs to study harder.
B．He does well in every subject.
C．He is a student leader.
【答案】B
4． How does the woman feel
A．Confused. B．Angry. C．Scared.
【答案】C
5． Why is the man late
A．Because of the heavy traffic.
B．Because of the bad weather.
C．Because of the basketball match.
【答案】A
二、第一部分：听力，第二节听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听录音，回答问题。
6．What does Annie want Clark to do
A．Feed her dog. B．Clean her house. C．Water her plants.
7．When will Annie return home
A．On Friday. B．On Thursday. C．On Monday.
【答案】6．C
7．A
听录音，回答问题。
8．How does the man like to watch football matches
A．On live sports field.
B．With football players.
C．At home.
9．What does the man think exciting for live football matches
A．Football fans. B．The atmosphere. C．Football songs.
【答案】8．A
9．B
听录音，回答问题。
10．How many apartments did Clive look at yesterday
A．Two. B．Three. C．Five.
11．What is Clive complaining about
A．The prices of the apartments.
B．The cost of transport.
C．The amount of work.
12．Why does Clive want to move
A．He lives too near to the railway.
B．He doesn't like his present home.
C．He lives too far from his workplace.
【答案】10．C
11．A
12．C
听录音，回答问题。
13．Why is the man going to Hong Kong
A．For a holiday. B．For business. C．For study.
14．What class will the man fly
A．First class. B．Business class. C．Economy class.
15．How much should the man pay for the ticket in total
A．$830. B．$870. C．$900.
16．For what will the man call back
A．The hotel reservation.
B．The ticket information.
C．The climate in Hong Kong.
【答案】13．B
14．C
15．C
16．A
听录音，回答问题。
17．What do the speakers mainly talk about
A．Which university to go to.
B．What to choose as a job.
C．Where to earn more money.
18．Why does the woman make her decision
A．She needs more money to support her family.
B．Her family live far away from the city.
C．The villages are short of good doctors.
19．What will the man probably be in the future
A．A researcher. B．A teacher. C．An officer.
20．What should they do before they fulfill their plans
A．Go to consult with their parents.
B．Do well to pass theH.S.C Examination.
C．Get admitted to the famous university.
【答案】17．B
18．C
19．A
20．B
三、第二部分：阅读理解，第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读理解
Shy Parents, Shy Children—Parent workshop Series
The workshop is designed for shy parents of shy children, with the unique emphasis on teaching specific methods of building your child's self—respect and social comfort level, while at the same time building your own. Participants are chosen before being admitted to the workshop to help make sure the workshop is a good fit for your needs.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, from November 8th to 12th
Fee: $435
Shake Your Shyness: Intensive Weekend
The workshop is intended to meet the needs of adults who are unable to attend the Parent Workshop Series due to distance or scheduling limits. It'll help you learn the basic skills that help overcome shyness. Be prepared to come to class early and set aside time for homework on Saturday night.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: Saturdays & Sundays in spring
Fee: $1,150
Parenting the Shy Child
Shy children need our help. In this class, we'll cover the basics—the origins of shyness, methods of overcoming shyness, social skills you can teach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child fit in at school, etc.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, from November 16th to 18th
Fee: $95
Overcoming Shyness: Skills-Training for Adolescents: Workshop
This is a special class for adolescents designed to teach social skills shy people are afraid to use. We'll cover everything from how to start conversations with strangers to ways to calm your nerves when you do. You'll learn what makes some people more popular than others and simple things you can do to feel more like you fit it.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, on December 18th
Fee: $75
21．What are the classes designed for
A．Overcoming shyness. B．Building confidence.
C．Scheduling time. D．Starting conversations.
22．What can be known about Shake Your Shyness: Intensive Weekend
A．It focuses on language skills.
B．It is offered only at weekends.
C．It assigns a lot of housework.
D．It is designed for shy children.
23．How much would a teenager pay to learn to overcome shyness
A．$1,150. B．$435. C．$95. D．$75.
【答案】21．A
22．B
23．D
阅读理解
Elephants are endangered animals because of efforts to hunt them for their ivory tusks. Selling ivory has been illegal for more than 30 years worldwide. So, 17-year-old Anika Puri was astonished to see a market filled with rows of ivory jewelry and statues on her visit to India 4 years ago.
Curious, Anika did some research and discovered a shocking statistic: Africa's forest elephant populations declined by about 62 percent between 2002 and 2011. Years later, the numbers continue to drop. As a wildlife lover, Anika wanted to do something to help protect the animals still threatened by illegal hunting.
"Drones (无人机) are currently used to detect and capture images of hunters, but they are hot that accurate," Anika explained. However, after watching videos of elephants and humans, she saw how the two differed in their movements and speed. She realized she could use it to "increase the detection accuracy of potential illegal hunters".
Over the next two years, Anika worked on inventing a software, which can classify a figure as either an elephant or a human based on the speed, group size, how it turns and other patterns in videos.
The software is four times more accurate than existing detection methods and is much cheaper. It uses a $250 camera that plugs into a smart phone, which is then attached to a drone. The camera records thermal infrared (红外线的) videos using heat, not visible light. This allows the device to produce real-time inferences as it flies over parks as to whether objects below are humans or elephants, no matter in daylight or at night.
"Research isn't a straight line or a smooth sailing," Anika said. "It has made me more resourceful. It also helped me develop into a more innovative thinker. I have learned a lot along the way."
24．Why was Anika surprised
A．Elephant populations were small.
B．Elephants were losing their habitats.
C．Elephant tusks were illegally traded.
D．Elephants were an endangered species.
25．What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to
A．The speed. B．The difference.
C．The work. D．The software.
26．What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A．The low cost of the camera.
B．The flight pattern of the drone.
C．The components of the device.
D．The advantages of the software.
27．Which word best describes Anika according to the last paragraph
A．Optimistic. B．Tolerant. C．Talented. D．Curious.
【答案】24．C
25．B
26．D
27．A
阅读理解
Honking cars, blasting stereos, babbling neighbors: consider it all part of the symphony that plays daily on New York City streets. Everyone knows the city is loud, and politicians have waged a long, losing war against noise. Now they have a new weapon: noise cameras.
The cameras, which are paired with a sound meter to detect noise of at least 85 decibels (分贝) from a source 50 ft or more away, have recently been fixed on certain streets in Manhattan's wealthy Upper West Side. It's part of a program run by the city's department of environmental protection.
It's not just New York City. Knoxville, Tennessee; Miami; and sections of California are working with the UK-based company SoundVue to add noise detectors on streets. SoundVue is owned by Intelligent Instruments Ltd, and Reuben Peckham, a director, said the baseline infraction (违规) of 85 decibels that the cameras register is "similar to the noise level from a lawn mower at the operator's position".
Peckham said the basic structure uses a microphone and algorithm (算法) to detect noise, and then logs the offender's license plate.
Erica Walker studies the relationship between community noise and health. She believes most noise comes from poor city planning rather than individual bad actions, and that noise cameras are merely Band-Aids for a more systemic issue. "I just think noise cameras are a very lazy and superficial (表面的) solution," she said. "A better noise mitigation (缓解) strategy should be a pro-peace perspective, where everyone has to come to the table and agree to a solution, rather than the city just shutting down the acoustical (声音的) culture of a community."
According to Audrey Amsellem, a lecturer at Columbia University, "the regulation of noise had more to do with the identity of the noisemaker than the sound itself." She also expressed concern about the surveillance (监视) capabilities of noise cameras. "Once these devices are fixed, they rarely come down," she said. "These are AI-driven, meaning capabilities can be added over time. We know that noise cameras are equipped with—at least—sensors and cameras. What other kind of data, apart from traffic noise, can they gather Does this present a privacy risk for residents of the city " 【The Guardian (October 5,2023)】
28．Which of the following statements is true concerning noise cameras
A．All streets in Manhattan's wealthy Upper West Side are equipped with cameras.
B．Noises that are beyond 85 decibels and are from a source less than 50ft can be detected by the camera.
C．SoundVue is owned by Reuben Peckham, a director.
D．The cameras are noise detectors on streets to fight against city noises.
29．What's the better solution to noise problems according to Erica Walker
A．Log the offender's license plate.
B．Stop poor city planning.
C．All sides concerned come to negotiate and reach a sound solution.
D．Avoid individual bad behaviors.
30．What was Audrey Amsellem worried about when it comes to noise cameras
A．The regulation of noise is illegal.
B．These devices are expensive to upgrade.
C．The cameras may invade residents' privacy.
D．The AI-driven devices are harmful to human beings.
31．What's the best title of the passage
A．Can Noise Cameras Reduce Sound Pollution in Big Cities
B．Bad Behaviors on New York City Streets
C．SoundVue: a Promising Enterprise To Combat Noise
D．Manhattan's Residents Are in Danger
【答案】28．D
29．C
30．C
31．A
阅读理解
Expecting the worst to avoid feeling bad later is known as "bracing". It may help people prepare for emotionally challenging situations, particularly in the moments before these situations occur. People brace for the worst while waiting for potentially negative outcomes. Someone might also brace for the worst in anticipation of stressful events like giving a presentation at work.
Some psychological theories suggest that bracing should help. For example, "decision affect theory" proposes that how we feel about a situation is determined partly by comparing what actually happened with what could have happened. Based on this, people should be happy when an event goes beyond their expectations, and disappointed when an event falls behind. Therefore, by anticipating the worst, one can safeguard themselves against future disappointment, as any result is likely to surpass their expectations.
But other psychological theories undermine the idea that bracing will be helpful. It has been theorized and scientifically established—that expectations can powerfully influence reality. There are two key ways that expectations can shape reality.
First, people may behave in ways that fit with their expectations. If you expect to fail an upcoming test or interview, then you might not invest efforts in preparation, which in turn reduces your chances of doing well. Second, people may interpret a situation in line with their expectations. Imagine you believe you are insufficiently qualified for a job you've applied for. During the job interview, you're likely to interpret blank expressions from the interviewer in line with this belief, which could negatively affect your performance. In fact, the interviewer did not want to give anything away.
Drawing together the scientific studies, it seems that expecting the worst is anything but a wise way to prepare for upcoming news or results. It might be better to hold positive expectations than to brace for the worst.
32．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．The logic of preparing for the worst.
B．The theory of comparing past and future.
C．The conflict between people's expectation and reality.
D．The emotions hidden behind anticipating the worst.
33．What does the underlined word "undermine" in paragraph 3 mean
A．Strengthen. B．Determine. C．Oppose. D．Justify.
34．How can negative expectations probably affect people's performance in reality
A．By resulting in unnecessary time waste.
B．By promoting people's ambition and motivation.
C．By giving weight to people's potential of excellence.
D．By causing less preparation and some misinterpretations.
35．What is the author's attitude toward bracing for the worst
A．Unclear. B．Objective. C．Negative. D．Approving.
【答案】32．A
33．C
34．D
35．C
四、第二部分：阅读理解，第二节 任务型阅读(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项两项为多余选项。
The chicken or the egg—which came first It's probably one of the most commonly cited paradoxes—a chicken hatches from an egg, so the egg came first, right 36． The two ideas seem contradictory, and that's exactly what a paradox is—a problem that seemingly has no definitive solution and can't be logically solved.
37． How can work be flexible but maintain structure How can we switch off if we're working from home Two contrasting ideas could cause people stress, but what if we accept the contradiction and change the way we look at it This is what some experts call the'paradox mindset'.
A paradox consists of two realities that exist at the same time—even though that seems impossible. 38． For example, embracing change may lead to burn-out, while embracing stability may lead to boredom. Some experts have found the acceptance of both realities and a willingness to embrace them can improve both creativity and productivity by allowing you to navigate a path through the contradictions. 39． Consider Einstein. The theory of relativity was born out of the paradox that something could be moving and stationary at the same time, depending on perspective.
So, having a'paradox mindset' and accepting the bigger picture may help you better understand problems. It could also make you happier knowing that contradictions exist. As a result, it may lead you to improving your productivity and creativity. 40．
A. But then what laid the egg
B. However, some say the chicken came first as it laid the egg.
C. If it worked for Einstein, maybe it could be good for you too.
D. And paradoxes don't just exist in philosophical debates but also in our daily lives.
E. Studies have found that the application of a paradox can bring enormous benefits.
F. If you embrace just one of those realities and ignore the other, it can cause problems.
G. A 1996 study of geniuses found those thinkers spent time considering opposites.
【答案】36．A；37．D；38．F；39．G；40．C
五、第三部分 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. But now that her mother had found a new job in the city, Devi faced a new 41． —school field trips to the local pool.
The first time Devi went with her class to the pool, she had no 42． what she was in for. Devi 43． into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the 44． with her feet. But when Devi 45． the side of the pool, she sank under the water. Devi soon 46． the cement ledge (水泥平台) to prevent herself drowning. Then, seized by 47． , she just sat on a bench, too embarrassed to try again.
When she came home, her mother 48． right away that Devi was upset. "Honey, I made a call to the local pool, and you start lessons this weekend." Devi felt 49． that lessons would help, but she had to 50． her fear.
51． , when the time came to take her first lesson, Devi was even more embarrassed than before. "I'm 13, and I'm taking lessons with all little kids! This is 52． !"
When she was standing there, her 53． came over and said, "Hi, Devi! I'm Angela. You know what, I didn't learn to swim until I was 20, and now I'm a swimming teacher!"
Angela's words put Devi 54． . She couldn't help but smile, realizing that she might never be a fearless swimmer, but she would sure have fun 55． .
41．A． platform B． opportunity C． challenge D． project
42．A． idea B． hope C． view D． intention
43．A． dived B． sank C． leapt D． slipped
44．A． side B． bottom C． surface D． edge
45．A． took hold of B． let go of
C． got rid of D． caught sight of
46．A． grabbed B． obtained C． recalled D． fixed
47．A． puzzle B． delight C． horror D． regret
48．A． imagined B． concluded C． noticed D． wondered
49．A． content B． grateful C． curious D． doubtful
50．A． hide B． overcome C． support D． convey
51．A． Still B． Therefore C． Otherwise D． Moreover
52．A． fantastic B． ridiculous C． tolerant D． accessible
53．A． parent B． friend C． partner D． instructor
54．A． at ease B． in trouble C． at risk D． in need
55．A． competing B． playing C． trying D． winning
【答案】41．C；42．A；43．D；44．B；45．B；46．A；47．C；48．C；49．D；50．B；51．A；52．B；53．D；54．A；55．C
六、第四部分 单词 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
56． It can be (有益的) to share your feelings with someone you trust.
【答案】beneficial
57． Although they said nothing, she could sense their (不赞成).
【答案】disapproval
58． Sun Bin did much better than Pang Juan and Pang Juan was deeply (嫉妒的) of him.
【答案】jealous
59． I seem to have (积累) a lot of books.
【答案】accumulated
60． After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a (妥协).
【答案】compromise
61． He (禁止) them from mentioning the subject again in the yesterday's meeting.
【答案】forbade/forbad/barred
62． Suddenly Tom found himself awake and fully (警觉的).
【答案】alert
63． I was (便不知所措) by the sheer quantity of information available.
【答案】overwhelmed
64． He caught a (瞥了一眼) of himself in the mirror.
【答案】glimpse
65． He is due to (对……发表演说) a conference on human rights next week.
【答案】address
七、第五部分 短语 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
66． Now if a great lake like Victoria were to dry up partially, it would be (分裂成) a number of separate, smaller lakes.
【答案】split；into
67． Witnessing the rapid spread and development of short videos in 2018, Mary (将眼光投向) on China, instead of on Shanghai alone.
【答案】cast；her；eyes
68． Lucy (痴迷于) what she is up to now.
【答案】is；obsessed；with/by或is
69． After winning the championship in Men's 4×100 Relay Race in the Asian Games, Chen Jiapeng was (筋疲力尽).
【答案】worn；out
70． (为了……的缘故) simplicity, let's divide the discussion into two parts.
【答案】For；the；sake；of
八、第六部分 语篇填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The total floor area of Chain's green buildings has been over 6.6 billion square meters with the country's efforts to promote high-quality development in urban and rural areas.
71． (note) China's achievements of green development in urban and rural areas, Zhang Xiaohong, vice minister of housing and urban-rural development, 72． (stress) the difficult task of saving energy and reducing carbon emissions in urban and rural construction at a press conference on Monday.
The ministry will make continuous efforts 73． (increase) the proportion of green buildings, raise building energy efficiency standards and popularize buildings with extra-low energy 74． (consume) in regions with suitable climate conditions. It. will also promote green renovation (修复) of existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and make 75． (low) carbon emissions.
China issued a guideline 76． supports green development in urban and rural areas recently. Institutional mechanisms and policy systems for green development in urban and rural areas will be 77． (basic) established by 2025, while green development will cover urban and rural areas 78． a comprehensive way by 2035, with 79． increased cut in carbon emissions, said the guideline.
The ministry will state a 14th five-year plan on urban and rural living environment planning and take 80． (measure) to bring eco-environment, construction and social and cultural environment into line while promoting green development of regions and cities.
【答案】71．Noting；72．stressed；73．to increase；74．consumption；75．lower；76．that/which；77．basically；78．in；79．an；80．measures
九、第七部分：写作 (满分25分)
81．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Many years ago, when I was a young man in my twenties, I worked as a salesman for a St. Louis piano company. Every time we would advertise in Southeast Missouri, we would receive a reply on a postcard which said, "Please bring me a new piano for my little granddaughter. I can pay $10 a month with my egg money." The old lady scrawled on and on and on that postcard until she filled it up.
Of course, we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month. No finance company would carry a contract with payments that small, so we ignored her postcards.
One day, however, I happened to be in that area calling on other replies, and out of curiosity I decided to look the old lady up. The old lady lived in a small and dirty house in the middle of a cotton field. There were chickens in the house. Obviously, the old lady could not have qualified to purchase anything on credit. Her little granddaughter was about 10, barefoot. I explained to the old lady that we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month. However, she still sent us the same postcard every six weeks.
A couple of years later, I owned my own piano company, and when I advertised in that area, the postcards started coming to me. For months, I ignored them.
But then, one day, despite knowing that I was about to make a terrible business decision, I delivered the piano to the old lady and told her I would carry the contract myself at $10 a month with no interest, and that would mean 52 payments. I took the new piano in the house and placed it where I thought the roof would be least likely to rain on it. I told her and the little girl to try to keep the chickens off of it, and I left—sure I had just thrown away a new piano.
But the payments came in, all 52 of them as agreed—sometimes with coins taped to a 3×5 inch card in the envelope. It was incredible!
So, I put the incident out of my mind for 20 years.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Then one day, as I was sitting at the bar having an after-dinner drink, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me.
Paragraph 2: She told me her name was Elise and since her grandmother couldn't afford to pay for lessons, she had learned to play by listening to the radio.
【答案】One possible version:
Then one day, as I was sitting at the bar having an after-dinner drink, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me. Looking around, I saw a lovely young woman playing a very nice grand piano. Stunned by her great performance, I moved to a table beside her. She stopped and smiled at me politely, "Aren't you the man who sent my grandma a piano a long time ago " It didn't ring a bell, so she started to explain. And I suddenly remembered. My goodness, it was her, the little barefoot girl. l wanted to know more about the girl.
She told me her name was Elise and since her grandmother couldn't afford to pay for lessons, she had learned to play by listening to the radio. After practicing hard, she could play many songs. Then, she was admitted to a music school where she was offered a scholarship. She expressed her deep gratitude tome. She said, " If you hadn't given me this piano, I wouldn't be where l am right now." I felt proud of her and also told that it was her grandma's persistence and love that made her achieve her dream.
吉林省长春市名校中学2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题（音频暂未更新）
一、第一部分：听力，第一节 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。(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1． What did the man do on the first day at the summer school
A．He did Gloria a favor.
B．He learned about the rules.
C．He collected the stuff.
2． Who is the man
A．The woman's neighbor.
B．The woman's brother.
C．A salesman.
3． What do the speakers agree about Mike
A．He needs to study harder.
B．He does well in every subject.
C．He is a student leader.
4． How does the woman feel
A．Confused. B．Angry. C．Scared.
5． Why is the man late
A．Because of the heavy traffic.
B．Because of the bad weather.
C．Because of the basketball match.
二、第一部分：听力，第二节听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听录音，回答问题。
6．What does Annie want Clark to do
A．Feed her dog. B．Clean her house. C．Water her plants.
7．When will Annie return home
A．On Friday. B．On Thursday. C．On Monday.
听录音，回答问题。
8．How does the man like to watch football matches
A．On live sports field.
B．With football players.
C．At home.
9．What does the man think exciting for live football matches
A．Football fans. B．The atmosphere. C．Football songs.
听录音，回答问题。
10．How many apartments did Clive look at yesterday
A．Two. B．Three. C．Five.
11．What is Clive complaining about
A．The prices of the apartments.
B．The cost of transport.
C．The amount of work.
12．Why does Clive want to move
A．He lives too near to the railway.
B．He doesn't like his present home.
C．He lives too far from his workplace.
听录音，回答问题。
13．Why is the man going to Hong Kong
A．For a holiday. B．For business. C．For study.
14．What class will the man fly
A．First class. B．Business class. C．Economy class.
15．How much should the man pay for the ticket in total
A．$830. B．$870. C．$900.
16．For what will the man call back
A．The hotel reservation.
B．The ticket information.
C．The climate in Hong Kong.
听录音，回答问题。
17．What do the speakers mainly talk about
A．Which university to go to.
B．What to choose as a job.
C．Where to earn more money.
18．Why does the woman make her decision
A．She needs more money to support her family.
B．Her family live far away from the city.
C．The villages are short of good doctors.
19．What will the man probably be in the future
A．A researcher. B．A teacher. C．An officer.
20．What should they do before they fulfill their plans
A．Go to consult with their parents.
B．Do well to pass theH.S.C Examination.
C．Get admitted to the famous university.
三、第二部分：阅读理解，第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读理解
Shy Parents, Shy Children—Parent workshop Series
The workshop is designed for shy parents of shy children, with the unique emphasis on teaching specific methods of building your child's self—respect and social comfort level, while at the same time building your own. Participants are chosen before being admitted to the workshop to help make sure the workshop is a good fit for your needs.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, from November 8th to 12th
Fee: $435
Shake Your Shyness: Intensive Weekend
The workshop is intended to meet the needs of adults who are unable to attend the Parent Workshop Series due to distance or scheduling limits. It'll help you learn the basic skills that help overcome shyness. Be prepared to come to class early and set aside time for homework on Saturday night.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: Saturdays & Sundays in spring
Fee: $1,150
Parenting the Shy Child
Shy children need our help. In this class, we'll cover the basics—the origins of shyness, methods of overcoming shyness, social skills you can teach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child fit in at school, etc.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, from November 16th to 18th
Fee: $95
Overcoming Shyness: Skills-Training for Adolescents: Workshop
This is a special class for adolescents designed to teach social skills shy people are afraid to use. We'll cover everything from how to start conversations with strangers to ways to calm your nerves when you do. You'll learn what makes some people more popular than others and simple things you can do to feel more like you fit it.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, on December 18th
Fee: $75
21．What are the classes designed for
A．Overcoming shyness. B．Building confidence.
C．Scheduling time. D．Starting conversations.
22．What can be known about Shake Your Shyness: Intensive Weekend
A．It focuses on language skills.
B．It is offered only at weekends.
C．It assigns a lot of housework.
D．It is designed for shy children.
23．How much would a teenager pay to learn to overcome shyness
A．$1,150. B．$435. C．$95. D．$75.
阅读理解
Elephants are endangered animals because of efforts to hunt them for their ivory tusks. Selling ivory has been illegal for more than 30 years worldwide. So, 17-year-old Anika Puri was astonished to see a market filled with rows of ivory jewelry and statues on her visit to India 4 years ago.
Curious, Anika did some research and discovered a shocking statistic: Africa's forest elephant populations declined by about 62 percent between 2002 and 2011. Years later, the numbers continue to drop. As a wildlife lover, Anika wanted to do something to help protect the animals still threatened by illegal hunting.
"Drones (无人机) are currently used to detect and capture images of hunters, but they are hot that accurate," Anika explained. However, after watching videos of elephants and humans, she saw how the two differed in their movements and speed. She realized she could use it to "increase the detection accuracy of potential illegal hunters".
Over the next two years, Anika worked on inventing a software, which can classify a figure as either an elephant or a human based on the speed, group size, how it turns and other patterns in videos.
The software is four times more accurate than existing detection methods and is much cheaper. It uses a $250 camera that plugs into a smart phone, which is then attached to a drone. The camera records thermal infrared (红外线的) videos using heat, not visible light. This allows the device to produce real-time inferences as it flies over parks as to whether objects below are humans or elephants, no matter in daylight or at night.
"Research isn't a straight line or a smooth sailing," Anika said. "It has made me more resourceful. It also helped me develop into a more innovative thinker. I have learned a lot along the way."
24．Why was Anika surprised
A．Elephant populations were small.
B．Elephants were losing their habitats.
C．Elephant tusks were illegally traded.
D．Elephants were an endangered species.
25．What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to
A．The speed. B．The difference.
C．The work. D．The software.
26．What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A．The low cost of the camera.
B．The flight pattern of the drone.
C．The components of the device.
D．The advantages of the software.
27．Which word best describes Anika according to the last paragraph
A．Optimistic. B．Tolerant. C．Talented. D．Curious.
阅读理解
Honking cars, blasting stereos, babbling neighbors: consider it all part of the symphony that plays daily on New York City streets. Everyone knows the city is loud, and politicians have waged a long, losing war against noise. Now they have a new weapon: noise cameras.
The cameras, which are paired with a sound meter to detect noise of at least 85 decibels (分贝) from a source 50 ft or more away, have recently been fixed on certain streets in Manhattan's wealthy Upper West Side. It's part of a program run by the city's department of environmental protection.
It's not just New York City. Knoxville, Tennessee; Miami; and sections of California are working with the UK-based company SoundVue to add noise detectors on streets. SoundVue is owned by Intelligent Instruments Ltd, and Reuben Peckham, a director, said the baseline infraction (违规) of 85 decibels that the cameras register is "similar to the noise level from a lawn mower at the operator's position".
Peckham said the basic structure uses a microphone and algorithm (算法) to detect noise, and then logs the offender's license plate.
Erica Walker studies the relationship between community noise and health. She believes most noise comes from poor city planning rather than individual bad actions, and that noise cameras are merely Band-Aids for a more systemic issue. "I just think noise cameras are a very lazy and superficial (表面的) solution," she said. "A better noise mitigation (缓解) strategy should be a pro-peace perspective, where everyone has to come to the table and agree to a solution, rather than the city just shutting down the acoustical (声音的) culture of a community."
According to Audrey Amsellem, a lecturer at Columbia University, "the regulation of noise had more to do with the identity of the noisemaker than the sound itself." She also expressed concern about the surveillance (监视) capabilities of noise cameras. "Once these devices are fixed, they rarely come down," she said. "These are AI-driven, meaning capabilities can be added over time. We know that noise cameras are equipped with—at least—sensors and cameras. What other kind of data, apart from traffic noise, can they gather Does this present a privacy risk for residents of the city " 【The Guardian (October 5,2023)】
28．Which of the following statements is true concerning noise cameras
A．All streets in Manhattan's wealthy Upper West Side are equipped with cameras.
B．Noises that are beyond 85 decibels and are from a source less than 50ft can be detected by the camera.
C．SoundVue is owned by Reuben Peckham, a director.
D．The cameras are noise detectors on streets to fight against city noises.
29．What's the better solution to noise problems according to Erica Walker
A．Log the offender's license plate.
B．Stop poor city planning.
C．All sides concerned come to negotiate and reach a sound solution.
D．Avoid individual bad behaviors.
30．What was Audrey Amsellem worried about when it comes to noise cameras
A．The regulation of noise is illegal.
B．These devices are expensive to upgrade.
C．The cameras may invade residents' privacy.
D．The AI-driven devices are harmful to human beings.
31．What's the best title of the passage
A．Can Noise Cameras Reduce Sound Pollution in Big Cities
B．Bad Behaviors on New York City Streets
C．SoundVue: a Promising Enterprise To Combat Noise
D．Manhattan's Residents Are in Danger
阅读理解
Expecting the worst to avoid feeling bad later is known as "bracing". It may help people prepare for emotionally challenging situations, particularly in the moments before these situations occur. People brace for the worst while waiting for potentially negative outcomes. Someone might also brace for the worst in anticipation of stressful events like giving a presentation at work.
Some psychological theories suggest that bracing should help. For example, "decision affect theory" proposes that how we feel about a situation is determined partly by comparing what actually happened with what could have happened. Based on this, people should be happy when an event goes beyond their expectations, and disappointed when an event falls behind. Therefore, by anticipating the worst, one can safeguard themselves against future disappointment, as any result is likely to surpass their expectations.
But other psychological theories undermine the idea that bracing will be helpful. It has been theorized and scientifically established—that expectations can powerfully influence reality. There are two key ways that expectations can shape reality.
First, people may behave in ways that fit with their expectations. If you expect to fail an upcoming test or interview, then you might not invest efforts in preparation, which in turn reduces your chances of doing well. Second, people may interpret a situation in line with their expectations. Imagine you believe you are insufficiently qualified for a job you've applied for. During the job interview, you're likely to interpret blank expressions from the interviewer in line with this belief, which could negatively affect your performance. In fact, the interviewer did not want to give anything away.
Drawing together the scientific studies, it seems that expecting the worst is anything but a wise way to prepare for upcoming news or results. It might be better to hold positive expectations than to brace for the worst.
32．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．The logic of preparing for the worst.
B．The theory of comparing past and future.
C．The conflict between people's expectation and reality.
D．The emotions hidden behind anticipating the worst.
33．What does the underlined word "undermine" in paragraph 3 mean
A．Strengthen. B．Determine. C．Oppose. D．Justify.
34．How can negative expectations probably affect people's performance in reality
A．By resulting in unnecessary time waste.
B．By promoting people's ambition and motivation.
C．By giving weight to people's potential of excellence.
D．By causing less preparation and some misinterpretations.
35．What is the author's attitude toward bracing for the worst
A．Unclear. B．Objective. C．Negative. D．Approving.
四、第二部分：阅读理解，第二节 任务型阅读(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项两项为多余选项。
The chicken or the egg—which came first It's probably one of the most commonly cited paradoxes—a chicken hatches from an egg, so the egg came first, right 36． The two ideas seem contradictory, and that's exactly what a paradox is—a problem that seemingly has no definitive solution and can't be logically solved.
37． How can work be flexible but maintain structure How can we switch off if we're working from home Two contrasting ideas could cause people stress, but what if we accept the contradiction and change the way we look at it This is what some experts call the'paradox mindset'.
A paradox consists of two realities that exist at the same time—even though that seems impossible. 38． For example, embracing change may lead to burn-out, while embracing stability may lead to boredom. Some experts have found the acceptance of both realities and a willingness to embrace them can improve both creativity and productivity by allowing you to navigate a path through the contradictions. 39． Consider Einstein. The theory of relativity was born out of the paradox that something could be moving and stationary at the same time, depending on perspective.
So, having a'paradox mindset' and accepting the bigger picture may help you better understand problems. It could also make you happier knowing that contradictions exist. As a result, it may lead you to improving your productivity and creativity. 40．
A. But then what laid the egg
B. However, some say the chicken came first as it laid the egg.
C. If it worked for Einstein, maybe it could be good for you too.
D. And paradoxes don't just exist in philosophical debates but also in our daily lives.
E. Studies have found that the application of a paradox can bring enormous benefits.
F. If you embrace just one of those realities and ignore the other, it can cause problems.
G. A 1996 study of geniuses found those thinkers spent time considering opposites.
五、第三部分 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. But now that her mother had found a new job in the city, Devi faced a new 41． —school field trips to the local pool.
The first time Devi went with her class to the pool, she had no 42． what she was in for. Devi 43． into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the 44． with her feet. But when Devi 45． the side of the pool, she sank under the water. Devi soon 46． the cement ledge (水泥平台) to prevent herself drowning. Then, seized by 47． , she just sat on a bench, too embarrassed to try again.
When she came home, her mother 48． right away that Devi was upset. "Honey, I made a call to the local pool, and you start lessons this weekend." Devi felt 49． that lessons would help, but she had to 50． her fear.
51． , when the time came to take her first lesson, Devi was even more embarrassed than before. "I'm 13, and I'm taking lessons with all little kids! This is 52． !"
When she was standing there, her 53． came over and said, "Hi, Devi! I'm Angela. You know what, I didn't learn to swim until I was 20, and now I'm a swimming teacher!"
Angela's words put Devi 54． . She couldn't help but smile, realizing that she might never be a fearless swimmer, but she would sure have fun 55． .
41．A． platform B． opportunity C． challenge D． project
42．A． idea B． hope C． view D． intention
43．A． dived B． sank C． leapt D． slipped
44．A． side B． bottom C． surface D． edge
45．A． took hold of B． let go of
C． got rid of D． caught sight of
46．A． grabbed B． obtained C． recalled D． fixed
47．A． puzzle B． delight C． horror D． regret
48．A． imagined B． concluded C． noticed D． wondered
49．A． content B． grateful C． curious D． doubtful
50．A． hide B． overcome C． support D． convey
51．A． Still B． Therefore C． Otherwise D． Moreover
52．A． fantastic B． ridiculous C． tolerant D． accessible
53．A． parent B． friend C． partner D． instructor
54．A． at ease B． in trouble C． at risk D． in need
55．A． competing B． playing C． trying D． winning
六、第四部分 单词 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
56． It can be (有益的) to share your feelings with someone you trust.
57． Although they said nothing, she could sense their (不赞成).
58． Sun Bin did much better than Pang Juan and Pang Juan was deeply (嫉妒的) of him.
59． I seem to have (积累) a lot of books.
60． After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a (妥协).
61． He (禁止) them from mentioning the subject again in the yesterday's meeting.
62． Suddenly Tom found himself awake and fully (警觉的).
63． I was (便不知所措) by the sheer quantity of information available.
64． He caught a (瞥了一眼) of himself in the mirror.
65． He is due to (对……发表演说) a conference on human rights next week.
七、第五部分 短语 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
66． Now if a great lake like Victoria were to dry up partially, it would be (分裂成) a number of separate, smaller lakes.
67． Witnessing the rapid spread and development of short videos in 2018, Mary (将眼光投向) on China, instead of on Shanghai alone.
68． Lucy (痴迷于) what she is up to now.
69． After winning the championship in Men's 4×100 Relay Race in the Asian Games, Chen Jiapeng was (筋疲力尽).
70． (为了……的缘故) simplicity, let's divide the discussion into two parts.
八、第六部分 语篇填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The total floor area of Chain's green buildings has been over 6.6 billion square meters with the country's efforts to promote high-quality development in urban and rural areas.
71． (note) China's achievements of green development in urban and rural areas, Zhang Xiaohong, vice minister of housing and urban-rural development, 72． (stress) the difficult task of saving energy and reducing carbon emissions in urban and rural construction at a press conference on Monday.
The ministry will make continuous efforts 73． (increase) the proportion of green buildings, raise building energy efficiency standards and popularize buildings with extra-low energy 74． (consume) in regions with suitable climate conditions. It. will also promote green renovation (修复) of existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and make 75． (low) carbon emissions.
China issued a guideline 76． supports green development in urban and rural areas recently. Institutional mechanisms and policy systems for green development in urban and rural areas will be 77． (basic) established by 2025, while green development will cover urban and rural areas 78． a comprehensive way by 2035, with 79． increased cut in carbon emissions, said the guideline.
The ministry will state a 14th five-year plan on urban and rural living environment planning and take 80． (measure) to bring eco-environment, construction and social and cultural environment into line while promoting green development of regions and cities.
九、第七部分：写作 (满分25分)
81．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Many years ago, when I was a young man in my twenties, I worked as a salesman for a St. Louis piano company. Every time we would advertise in Southeast Missouri, we would receive a reply on a postcard which said, "Please bring me a new piano for my little granddaughter. I can pay $10 a month with my egg money." The old lady scrawled on and on and on that postcard until she filled it up.
Of course, we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month. No finance company would carry a contract with payments that small, so we ignored her postcards.
One day, however, I happened to be in that area calling on other replies, and out of curiosity I decided to look the old lady up. The old lady lived in a small and dirty house in the middle of a cotton field. There were chickens in the house. Obviously, the old lady could not have qualified to purchase anything on credit. Her little granddaughter was about 10, barefoot. I explained to the old lady that we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month. However, she still sent us the same postcard every six weeks.
A couple of years later, I owned my own piano company, and when I advertised in that area, the postcards started coming to me. For months, I ignored them.
But then, one day, despite knowing that I was about to make a terrible business decision, I delivered the piano to the old lady and told her I would carry the contract myself at $10 a month with no interest, and that would mean 52 payments. I took the new piano in the house and placed it where I thought the roof would be least likely to rain on it. I told her and the little girl to try to keep the chickens off of it, and I left—sure I had just thrown away a new piano.
But the payments came in, all 52 of them as agreed—sometimes with coins taped to a 3×5 inch card in the envelope. It was incredible!
So, I put the incident out of my mind for 20 years.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Then one day, as I was sitting at the bar having an after-dinner drink, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me.
Paragraph 2: She told me her name was Elise and since her grandmother couldn't afford to pay for lessons, she had learned to play by listening to the radio.
答案解析部分
1．【答案】B
2．【答案】A
3．【答案】B
4．【答案】C
5．【答案】A
【答案】6．C
7．A
【答案】8．A
9．B
【答案】10．C
11．A
12．C
【答案】13．B
14．C
15．C
16．A
【答案】17．B
18．C
19．A
20．B
【答案】21．A
22．B
23．D
【答案】24．C
25．B
26．D
27．A
【答案】28．D
29．C
30．C
31．A
【答案】32．A
33．C
34．D
35．C
【答案】36．A；37．D；38．F；39．G；40．C
【答案】41．C；42．A；43．D；44．B；45．B；46．A；47．C；48．C；49．D；50．B；51．A；52．B；53．D；54．A；55．C
56．【答案】beneficial
57．【答案】disapproval
58．【答案】jealous
59．【答案】accumulated
60．【答案】compromise
61．【答案】forbade/forbad/barred
62．【答案】alert
63．【答案】overwhelmed
64．【答案】glimpse
65．【答案】address
66．【答案】split；into
67．【答案】cast；her；eyes
68．【答案】is；obsessed；with/by或is
69．【答案】worn；out
70．【答案】For；the；sake；of
【答案】71．Noting；72．stressed；73．to increase；74．consumption；75．lower；76．that/which；77．basically；78．in；79．an；80．measures
81．【答案】One possible version:
Then one day, as I was sitting at the bar having an after-dinner drink, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me. Looking around, I saw a lovely young woman playing a very nice grand piano. Stunned by her great performance, I moved to a table beside her. She stopped and smiled at me politely, "Aren't you the man who sent my grandma a piano a long time ago " It didn't ring a bell, so she started to explain. And I suddenly remembered. My goodness, it was her, the little barefoot girl. l wanted to know more about the girl.
She told me her name was Elise and since her grandmother couldn't afford to pay for lessons, she had learned to play by listening to the radio. After practicing hard, she could play many songs. Then, she was admitted to a music school where she was offered a scholarship. She expressed her deep gratitude tome. She said, " If you hadn't given me this piano, I wouldn't be where l am right now." I felt proud of her and also told that it was her grandma's persistence and love that made her achieve her dream.