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湖北省高中名校联盟2023届高三第二次联合测评
英语试卷
命题学校及命题人：湖北襄阳五中 郑程 李濛奇 胡绪超 审题单位：圆创教育教学研究中心 湖北省恩施高中
本试题共10页，67题。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 考试时间：2022年11月16日上午8：00一10：00
★祝考试顺利★
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. ￡19. 15. B. ￡9. 18. C. ￡9. 15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a clothing store. B. In a furniture store. C. In a bookstore.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teammates. B. Referee and player. C. Coach and player.
3. What is wrong with the boy’s jacket?
A. The zipper is broken. B. There is a hole in it. C. Its style is ugly.
4. Why can’t the man enter the house?
A. He is too wet. B. He is too dirty. C. He has his shoes on.
5. What can we tell from the woman’s words?
A. She is hopeful. B. She is doubtful. C. She is nervous.
第二节 (共15小题：每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Prepare for a test. B. Read a magazine. C. Answer some questions.
7. When does the man think about his friends?
A. When he needs advice. B. When he needs to study. C. When he wants to hang out.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the man want to go?
A. On a skiing trip. B. On a camping trip. C. On a trip to Europe.
9. How does the woman feel about the idea at first?
A. Enthusiastic. B. Frightened. C. Unwilling.
10. Why does the woman change her mind in the end?
A. Her friend will be there. B. It’s the perfect time of the year. C. The man will buy her something.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the man going to do?
A. Get a job. B. Go to school. C. Go travelling alone.
12. When will the man be back?
A. In a year. B. In half a year. C. In about two months.
13. What is the woman doing in the conversation?
A. Helping her friend check in at the airport.
B. Driving her friend to the airport.
C. Carrying her friend’s luggage.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. High school classes. B. University grades. C. Some games.
15. Which class is the woman currently doing well in?
A. Economics. B. History. C. Psychology.
16. Who is to blame for the man’s recent troubles?
A. His professor. B. The man himself. C. His friends.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many polar bears are there around the Arctic Circle?
A. Between 1, 800 and 2, 500. B. Between 22, 000 and 31, 000. C. Between 50, 000 and 52, 000.
18. What is the main cause of the polar bears’ invasion?
A. Global warming. B. Garbage. C. The lack of food.
19. What did the town officials advise the residents to do?
A. Shoot the animals. B. Feed the bears. C. Keep their garbage inside.
20. Why will relocating the bears be so difficult?
A. The bears are hard to find.
B. There is nowhere for the bears to go.
C. The bears are extremely dangerous.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four hot chocolates from around the world
There’s nothing more comforting on a snowy winter afternoon than a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Around the world, no two cups are made the same. Here are five ways this drink is enjoyed in other countries and where to find a cup if you visit.
MEXICO: CHILE
Mexican hot chocolate is strongly influenced by original recipes used by the Olmec, Maya and Aztec civilizations. The mix can include bitter chocolate, water, chile powder, cinnamon (肉桂) and, sometimes, vanilla (香草) . For an authentic cup, head to Mexico City’s Dichoso Cacao, a hip cafe dedicated to showcasing the country’s cocoa and hot chocolate.
COLOMBIA: CHEESE
What makes chocolate santaferefio -the Colombian version of hot chocolate-stand out is the salty white cheese stirred in just before drinking. Colombians usually have it during breakfast and add spices like cinnamon and cloves (丁香) for a kick. Try a cup at La Puerta Falsa, one of the oldest restaurants in Bogotá, the country’s capital.
ITALY: WHIPPED CREAM
Italian-style hot chocolate, known as cioccolata calda, is ultracreamy --like pudding. The thickness comes from using loads of chocolate, whole milk and either cornstarch or whipped cream. For a cup, head to Zàini, a100-year-old chocolate shop and former chocolate factory in Milan.
SPAIN: PASTRY
Churros con chocolate is a syrupy (像糖浆的), slightly grainy chocolate beverage paired with greasy fried-dough sticks (churros) for dunking. You can try this classic combination anytime at Chocolateria San Gines, a24-hour cafe in Madrid that has been open since 1894.
21. Who usually start their day with a cup of hot chocolate?
A. Italians. B. Colombians. C. Mexicans. D. The Spanish.
22. Where can you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate after a midnight movie?
A. In Zaini. B. In La Puerta Falsa.
C. In Dichoso Cacao. D. In Chocolateria San Gines.
23. Where is this text probably taken from?
A. A recipe book. B. A travel magazine.
C. A biology textbook. D. An academic article.
B
In the spring of 2013, my wife and I opened Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Opening a community-minded independent bookstore was a dream we’d shared. We were in our late twenties, pursuing adream.
When opening day arrived, we unlocked the door and held our breath. One by one, people walked inside, paged through new books, and discussed favourite authors. The bookstore came alive.
That morning, I had set out a typewriter on our lower level for anyone to use. It was a community-building experiment: What if people could walk into a bookstore and type anything they wanted?
The first typewriter I ever fell in love with was my grandfather’s -a 1930s Smith Corona. My memory of him is limited to impressions: visits to his Florida apartment, beach picnics, and a fascinating black typewriter on his writing desk. One year, long after he passed, Grandma gave me his Smith Corona for Christmas. At the time, I was a struggling writer. Seeing his old typewriter again stirred something in me. His typewriter made writing fun again. And for the first time since his death, I felt connected to him, to a past I never really knew.
The typewriter I set out on opening day was a light blue Olivetti Lettera 32. I inserted a clean piece of paper and let it be: the world’s smallest publishing house, waiting for an author. One of the notes I found that first day was: Thank you for being here. I didn’t see the typer’s identity, so it appeared as though the typewriter itself was thanking me. Soon, more notes accumulated. Typewriting had become part of our bookstore’s identity.
Customers and friends began encouraging me to turn these notes into a book. At first, I was hesitant. But then I read through the piles of messy, typewritten pages again. Some made me tear up; many made me laugh out loud. They shouldn’t be locked inside my filing cabinet at home. Inside our store, surrounded by books that have been labored over by authors, editors, and marketers, there’s a way for people to publish directly into the world in permanent ink spelling errors and all.
24. Why did the author set out a typewriter in the bookstore?
A. To honour his grandfather.
B. To provide convenience to customers.
C. To offer people a way to express themselves.
D. To respond to community residents’ requirement.
25. How did the author feel when he got Smith Corona as a gift?
A. Curious. B. Amused. C. Surprised. D. Inspired.
26. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?
A. There was a publishing house in the bookstore.
B. The bookstore was famous for its unique typewriter.
C. The typewritten notes were full of spelling errors.
D. The author would publish a book consisting of those notes.
27. What message does the text intend to convey in this passage?
A. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
B. Everyone can be a writer of his own life.
C. It only takes a typewriter to be an author.
D. Books are the ever-burning lamps of accumulated wisdom.
C
Thrown away electronics are piling up fast, pushing researchers to explore creative ways to reduce the resulting trash, known as e-waste. Now one team has crafted a water-activated disposable battery made of paper and other sustainable materials.
The wires, screens and batteries that make up our devices are filling up landfills with dangerous pieces. “If s these small batteries that are big problems,” says Dele Ogunseitan from University of California, “Nobody really pays attention to where they end up.”
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) are working to address this overlooked problem. This week they published a paper describing a new water-activated paper battery which could eventually present a sustainable alternative to the more harmful batteries that are common in low-power devices.
After trying hundreds of formulations for the different components, the scientists settled on a graphite ink to make the cathode (负极), a zinc ink for the anode (正极) and salt-infused paper to create the electrolyte (电解液) . When the paper is dry. the battery is shelf-stable. Add just a couple of drops of water, however, and the salt dissolves, allowing electrons to flow. After the paper is wet, it takes about 20 seconds for the battery to activate. At that point, it produces a stable 1. 2 volts of electricity until the paper dries out. When the researchers rewet the paper, the battery produced 0. 5 volt for more than an hour.
Although the researchers demonstrated that their battery could power an alarm clock, disposable paper batteries are unlikely to replace standard AA batteries on store shelves. However, Gustav Nystrom, senior author of the study, pictures a future where these batteries are inserted in environmental sensors, ideally with other sustainable components such as screens and packaging. Nystrom says he is in contact with potential industry partners and believes these batteries could make their way into products within the next two to five years.
Crucially, Nystrom says his team created the battery without compromising on sustainability criteria. “This is work that really starts with the development of sustainable materials, “he explains. From there, he says, “I think we were able to create something that is quite useful. “
28. What does “this overlooked problem” refer to in paragraph 3?
A. People have no idea where e-waste goes.
B. There are no innovative ways to reduce e-waste.
C. People do not take seriously the batteries inside e-waste.
D. Large quantities of electronic devices are being thrown away.
29. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How the paper battery works. B. What the paper battery features.
C. How the paper battery is applied. D. What the paper battery is composed of.
30. What can we infer about the paper battery according to the passage?
A. It is novel but costly. B. It is delicate and powerful.
C. It can’t power all devices. D. It has gained a large market share.
31. Which of the following might be the best title?
A. Paper battery just add water B. Paper battery-replace standard ones
C. Paper battery -a mainstream product D. Paper battery -the solution to pollution
D
Amazon’s Alexa will be able to revive the voices of deceased relatives, allowing users to feel as if they are speaking to lost ones beyond the grave.
In a video shown on stage, Amazon demonstrated how, instead of Alexa’s signature voice reading a story toa young boy, it was his grandmother’s voice.
Rohit Prasad, an Amazon senior vice president, said the updated system will be able to collect enough voice data from less than a minute of audio to make personalization like this possible, rather than having someone spend hours in a recording studio like how it’s done in the past.
The concept starts from Amazon looking at new ways to add more “human features” to artificial intelligence, especially “in these times of the ongoing pandemic, when so many of us have lost someone we love,” Prasad said. “While AI can’t rid that pain of loss, it can definitely make their memories last. “
Amazon has long used AI recreations of people’s voices to voice Alexa. But they have also increasingly improved over the past few years, particularly with the use of AI and deepfake technology.
However, Amazon’s attempt at personalized Alexa voices may struggle most with the weird valley effect-recreating a voice that is so similar to a loved one’s but isn’t quite right, which leads to rejection by real humans. “For some, they will view this as creepy or outright terrible, but for others it could be viewed in a more profound way, perhaps for the first time and in a way that isn’t a strict recording from the past.” said Michael Inouye of ABI Research. He believes, however, the varying reactions to announcements like this speak to how society will have to adjust to the promise of innovations and their eventual reality in the years ahead.
The technology is also likely to lead to fears that it could be used to impersonate living people, which could be used to bypass security systems. In 2019, a manager at a British energy company lost almost￡200, 000 after criminals used AI to fake his boss’s voice, directing him to transfer the company’s funds to a foreign bank account.
32. What is the feature of the updated system of Amazon’s Alexa?
A. It will use AI recreations of people’s voices.
B. It will be highly efficient in collecting voice data.
C. It will free the grandmother from reading a story.
D. It will make a breakthrough in deepfake technology.
33. Why does Amazon update Alexa’s voice?
A. To make it more human-like.
B. To cure people’s pain of loss.
C. To remind people of lost good memories.
D. To demonstrate Amazon’s powerful technology.
34. What does the underlined word “impersonate” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Interact with. B. Prove to be. C. Have command of. D. Pretend to be.
35. What’s the author’s attitude towards Alexa’s personalized voices?
A. Critical. B. Objective. C. Supportive. D. Skeptical.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You will be leaving this school at the end of this year and the unavoidable question many people will ask you is, “So, what do you want to be?” 36 But many of you still don’t have a clue! Here are some things you might want to consider.
First, does the career you are considering have staying power? Will it be in demand in 20 years? Rapid technological change is disruptive (破坏性的). 37 While many occupations are being taken over by new technology, jobs that require high-level of critical thinking, emotional intelligence and human interaction, remain in high demand. These jobs are more adaptable and not easily replaced by machines or technology.
Second, choose a career that interests you. Some people might think this is unimportant, but if you are truly passionate about your job then going to work every day won’t seem a chore. It’s also likely that you will stay and grow in this career. Before making a choice, you should examine your values, skills and personality type. 38
Third, of course you will want to consider your chosen profession’s earning power! Although high pay plays a part, you should know that a job with a big salary will likely require more time to get to the top, much more effort and a higher level of stress. 39 If you have interests outside of work, or are struggling with other demands in your life, you might want to choose a less taxing line of work.
40 Let me leave you with an old saying: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
A. We need to be forward-looking at our future prospects.
B. Some of you may have already decided on a career path.
C. Trying different work can help you find out your favorite job.
D. This can help you decide if a career path is a good fit for you.
E. Only the truly motivated will likely be able to meet these challenges.
F. People’s wages are lower in industries with slow technological change.
G. Thinking about a life-long career at this stage in your life is surely challenging.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (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。
A few years ago, I was leaving the dog kennel (养狗场) where I worked, only to find a baby goat at the end of the driveway. The kennel’s owners are animal rescuers, and I figured someone 41 him over the fence. The kid was 42 nervous but stood perfectly still as I approached.
I’m an animal 43 and I’ve brought home dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and fish, but never a goat. The tiny kid was too 44 to resist. I 45 him Quincy and bottle-fed him in my bathroom.
Quincy proved to be quite 46 When he was about a week old, I tapped my fingers on the floor and said “ 47 .” I was amazed when he dropped down. I was even more amazed when he did it three times 48 . A quick study, Quincy learned to lie down, bow, and turn in a circle in no time. He knows the name of everything I feed him, and even joins us for 49 to the dog park.
I often take my dogs to shows where they can perform their 50 Quincy did his first show at just six weeks old. He knew only a few tricks then, but he did them perfectly and never 51 or got nervous in front of the crowd. Now he’ll shake hooves, come when called, walk on a leash, wave, smile for the 52 (“Say cheese!”) , and more. Quincy and my dogs perform regularly at schools, nursing homes, and charity events. Quincy can even “read” his tricks off cue cards, which always 53 the most applause.
The goat kid nobody 54 turned out to be one of the smartest animals I’ve had. He’s by far the sharpestof my bunch -just don’t tell the 55
41. A. hunted B. dumped C. caught D. spotted
42. A. tirelessly B. ultimately C. visibly D. potentially
43. A. keeper B. researcher C. doctor D. lover
44. A. adorable B. fortunate C. precious D. rare
45. A. offered B. named C. awarded D. showed
46. A. intelligent B. sensitive C. reliable D. thoughtful
47. A. Sit down B. Calm down C. Slow down D. Lie down
48. A. at a loss B. on purpose C. in a row D. by coincidence
49. A. adventures B. trips C. invitations D. hikes
50. A. duties B. experiments C. tricks D. plays
51. A. misbehaved B. answered C. wandered D. signaled
52. A. microphone B. headphone C. scanner D. camera
53. A. creates B. earns C. possesses D. demonstrates
54. A. occupied B. recommended C. wanted D. accompanied
55. A. goats B. cats C. chickens D. dogs
第二节 (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。
In central China, there is a mysterious forests region. According to Chinese mythology (神话), Shennong, one of the ancestors of the Chinese nation, also known as Yandi, once tested a variety of herbs himself __________ (56) (find) the right one that would save the sick. Another widely circulated tale around the place is that wild men were once spotted.
Legend has it __________ (57) during Shennong’s journey, he came across a steep mountain covered with dense forests. He built a wooden ladder, and climbed up the mountain, __________ (58) discover) 400 kinds of medicinal herbs. In memory of his contribution to the health of society, the mountain was named Shennongjia, which__________ (59) (literal) means “Shennong ladder.”
Shennongjia __________ (60) (locate) in the northwestern part of Hubei Province, bordering the Yangtze River in the south and facing the Wudang Mountains in the north. It is a place __________ (61) the Daba Mountain Range and the Qinling Mountains meet. It spans __________ (62) area of around 3, 250 square kilometers, with the highest peak, the Shennong Peak, reaching 3, 106. 2 meters in height, and the lowest point, the Shizhu River Valley, only 398 meters __________ (63) sea level.
One of the first things many people learn about Shennongjia __________ (64) (be) the tale of the wild man, but after visiting the area, they find that the pristine (原始状态的) natural landscape and biological__________ (65) (diverse) in that area add more mysteries to this region.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，上周日你校举办了一场师生足球友谊赛，参赛人员为高三学生代表队对战教师代表队。请为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 比赛目的；
2. 比赛过程；
3. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Teacher-Student Football Friendly
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第二节 (满分25分)
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。
A Charitable Heart
Mom had a unique perspective on being charitable that I didn’t really understand until one cold winter day when she picked me up at school.
“Who is that child? “Mom peered through the windshield as a skinny, greasy-haired girl led a crew of ragged children across the street. “They don’t even have coats. It’s freezing! “
“That’s Becky Ingler. She always looks like that, “I replied. My mother watched them move along the sidewalk. “Where are we going? “I asked as she inched along the street, keeping pace about a half-block behind the Inglers.
They entered a half-ruined store. “They live here?” Mom mumbled, looking at me. “Tell me about them.” I told her what I knew; that the Inglers didn’t have a father, and sometimes they smelled funny and everybody laughed at them. My mother nodded thoughtfully. “I think I’ll visit them tomorrow.” She turned to me and added, “I want you to come with me.” “OK.” I replied.
The next day, I followed Mom to the Inglers’ front door. A tiny, exhausted-looking woman appeared, and Mom smiled and offered her hand. “Hello, Mrs. Ingler. I’m Mrs. Tovey. I’m just visiting some of our neighbors to get acquainted. “Once inside, my mother studied each of the children surrounding unhappy Becky, who was reading a worn-out book to them. She rudely ignored my nod. Mrs. Ingler smiled politely and thanked us for our visit. Before we left, Mom told Mrs. Ingler she sincerely hoped we would see her again soon. I could not understand what she meant by that, but I soon learned.
Mom worked her old sewing machine for two days and nights. She collected coats from the donation boxes, local secondhand stores and our own closets, patching, taking in and letting out seams (缝合线). “Wow!” I said. “They’re lucky to get these.”
“No,” said Mom as she faced me. “We’re the lucky ones to be able to help them. But we need to make sure the Inglers don’t have to pay a price for them. “She then explained, “I don’t want these coats to cost them their pride or their dignity.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Later that day, we went to the Inglers’ again. ____________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
Mrs. Ingler gazed at the coat, and then glanced at Becky, who was eyeing it with interest. ________________
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湖北省高中名校联盟2023届高三第二次联合测评
英语试卷 参考答案
第一部分 听力 (满分30分，每小题1. 5分)
1-5 ABAAB 6-10 CCACA 11-15 CCBBC 16-20 BBACB
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
21-23 BDB 24-27 CDDC 28-31 CACA 32-35 BADB
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
36-40 BADEG
第三部分 语言知识应用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 BCDAB 46-50 ADCBC 51-55 ADBCD
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
56. to find 57. that 58. discovering 59. literally 60. is located
61. where 62. an 63. above 64. is 65. Diversity
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
A Teacher-Student Football Friendly
Last Sunday, our school organised a friendly football match between students and teachers, in an effort to enrich students’ school life.
Bathed in sunshine, players from Grade 3 competed against their teachers in the field, with all the rest students watching excitedly in the bleachers. Both teams were playing at their best in high spirits. Although the teachers dominated the game at first, the students did not give up and tried to intercept every pass from their op-ponents. The match was filled with great dynamics and interesting plays, ending in a draw of 2: 2.
The exciting game not only helped relieve the students’ intense pressure caused by heavy workload, but also strengthened their relationship with the teachers.
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
Later that day, we went to the Inglers’ again. Taking a deep breath, I pressed their doorbell and the front door opened. “I hope we haven’t come at a bad time, “my mother said as we entered the smoky, little room, “but we have some winter coats here that are in decent condition from the donation boxes and I just wondered if you might know of any children who could use them. Maybe even your own children might like them. It was just a thought, so. …” Then my mother lifted a blue girl’s coat out of the bag.
Mrs. Ingler gazed at the coat, and then glanced at Becky, who was eyeing it with interest. “I’d be happy to help. “Mrs. Ingler gave my mother a knowing look. “And I appreciate you thinking of me for this. Thank you.” “Oh, please, don’t mention it. You’re doing us a favor, “my mother laughed. As we left, I glanced at Becky, who was examining the coats. She smiled at me, and her face was transformed into a Becky I hadn’t seen before. I realized I had never seen such a smile on Becky’s face. I smiled back and felt very proud of what we had done. It was on that night that I finally realized why my Mom always helped people with her kind heart.
第一部分听力 (解析略) 第二部分阅读
21-23 BDB 24-27 CDDC28-31 CACA32-35 BADB36-40 BADEG
【A篇】
21. B细节理解题。由COLOMBIA: CHEESE部分”Colombians usually have it during breakfast’“可推知。
22. D细节理解题。见SPAIN: PASTRY部分这一句：You can try this classic combination anytime at Chocolateria San Gines, a 24-hour cafe in Madrid that has been open since 1894.
23. B推理判断题。由文章标题及全文第一段”Here are five ways this drink is enjoyed in other countries and where to find a cup if you visit. “可推知。
【B篇】
24. C细节加推理。根据文章第三段”It was a community-building experiment: What if people could walk into a bookstore and type anything they wanted? “可推知。
25. D推理题。根据文章第四段”At the time, I was a struggling writer. Seeing his old typewriter again stirred something in me. His typewriter made writing fun again. “可推知答案。
26. D推理判断题。根据文章最后一段”Customers and friends began encouraging me to turn these notes into a book. At first, I was hesitant. But then. …”以及”They shouldn’t be locked inside my filing cabinet at home. “可知推知答案。
27. C主旨归纳题。文章主要讲述作者书店的打字机成为特色，吸引越来越多的相同爱好者通过打字机表达自我，最后装订成书的故事。由文章第三段及全文最后一句可归纳出主旨为项所表达的意思。
【C篇】
28. C推理判断题。根据文章第二段中”It’s these small batteries that are big problems. , “says Dele Ogunseitan from University of California, “Nobody really pays attention to where they end up. “可推知答案为C。
29. A归纳段落主旨。文章第四段具体介绍了paper battery各种组成成分的材料及各部分通过何种方式发电。故答案为A。
30. C推理判断题。根据文章第三段最后一句”…paper battery which could eventually present a sustainable alternative to the more harmful batteries that are common in low-power devices. “和第五段第一句Although the researchers demonstrated that their battery could power an alarm clock, disposable Pater batteries are unlikely to replace standard AA batteries on store shelves. 可推知答案。
31. A主旨大意题。由文章第一段”Now one team has crafted a water-activated disposable battery made of paper and other sustainable materials. “可知。
【D篇】
32. B细节理解题。由文章第三段中”the updated system will be able to collect enough voice data from less than a minute of audio”一句可知。
33. A细节理解题。由文章第四段中”The concept starts from Amazon looking at new ways to add more “human features” to artificial intelligence. …”一句可知。
34. D词义推测题。根据文章最后一段所讲内容以及文章第一段可知答案。
35. B推理判断题。文章主要介绍了AI模仿人类逝去亲人声音的技术。前半部分主要讲述该项技术的进步和优势，后半部分提出该项技术不同人的不同观点，以及最后一段提出在living people群体可能会出现的消极效应。故对此项技术作者的态度是客观的。
【七选五大意】
36. B该选项内容与下一句形成转折，呼应”but”。”some of you’“对应下一句中”many of you’“。
37. A本段首句为中心句，围绕工作的staying power展开。选项中forward-looking对应首句。
38. D该选项的This对前一句作出总结，指找工作前应该思考一些东西，前后呼应。
39. E该选项中”these challenges’“指代上文”more time to get to the top, much more effort and a higher level of stress’“。
40. G总结归纳句，位于全文末尾，对上文作出总结。
第三部分语言运用
第一节
【完形填空】
41-45 BCDAB46-50 ADCBC 51-55 ADBCD
41. B根据后文可知小羊是被人抛弃扔进了院内 (over the fence) , 故选B项。hunt捕猎；dump抛弃，扔掉；caught抓住；spot发现。
42. C因为被主人抛弃到一个陌生的环境里，小羊表现地明显 (visibly) 很紧张，故选C项。tirelessly不知疲倦地；ultimately最终，根本上；potentially潜在地。
43. D后文提及”I’ve brought home dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and fish”, 可推知作者是一名喜欢动物人士，故选D项。keeper饲养员；researcher研究员；doctor医生；lover爱好者。
44. A从”the tiny kid” (这个小家伙) 的这一措辞，可以突显作者难以抵抗小羊的可爱 (adorable) , 故选A项。fortunate幸运的；precious宝贵的；rare罕见的。
45. B收养小羊之后，作者给它起了个名字叫Quincy, 故选B项。offer给……提供；name给……命名；award颁发，授予…；show展示……。
46. A从后文可知，小羊可以根据作者的指令做出相应的动作，可推知小羊很聪明，故选A项。intelligent聪明的，悟性强的；sensitive敏感的；reliable可靠的；thoughtful体贴的。
47. D从后文”he dropped down”可推出作者发出的是”lie down”的指令，故选D项。sit down坐下；calm down冷静；slow down减慢速度；lie down躺下。
48. C小羊连续三次都做对了”lie down”的指令让作者大为惊喜，故选C项。at a loss不知所措；on purpose故意地；in a row连续地；by coincidence巧合地。
49. B随着慢慢地熟悉起来，小羊甚至加入了作者日常遛狗的活动 (trips to the dog park) , 故选B项。adventure冒险；trip出行 (去某地) ；invitation邀请；hike (野外) 徒步远足。
50. C根据下文”Quincy did his first show at just six weeks old. He knew only a few tricks then. …”可知，这里的show是一个可供动物表演技能的场所，故选C项。duty职责；experiment实验；trick把戏，绝活；play游戏，玩耍。
51. A从”he did them perfectly”可看出小羊的表演从没有出过状况，故选A项。misbehave捣蛋；answer回答；wander溜达；signal向……发信号。
52. D根据后文的”Say cheese! “可知，这是观众们在给小羊拍照，故选D项。microphone麦克风；headphone耳机；scanner扫描仪；camera相机。
53. B小羊跟狗狗们一起定期到处表演，”Quincy can even’read’ his tricks off cue cards’“可推出它的精彩表现赢得了观众最热烈的掌声，故选B项。create创造；earn赢得；possess拥有，所有；demonstrate展现。
54. C根据第一段所提及的小羊遭主人遗弃的经历 (someone dumped him over the fence) , 可以得知无人想要这只小羊，故选C项。occupy占据；recommend推荐；want想要；accompany陪伴。
55. D根据全文可推知，小羊是作者饲养的所有动物里面最聪明的，加之小羊经常和狗狗们一起同台演出，所以可推出在小羊出现之前，狗狗应该是作者所拥有的最聪明的动物，这里作者小小的幽默了一下。
第二节
【语法填空】
56. to find考查非谓语动词。不定式表目的状语，神农尝百草为了找到可以治病的适合的草药，故填to find。
57. that考查名词性从句/固定句型。have it that. …是一个固定结构，意为”称……属实”。该句型同时又是一个名词从句，主句”legend has it’“和从句”he came across a steep mountain covered with dense forests’“之间缺少一个连接词，且因为从句为陈述句，故选择连接词that。
58. discovering考查非谓语动词。动词discover和谓语动词built & climbed之间没有连词，所以应用非谓语形式，和前文形成逻辑上的因果关系，故现在分词做结果状语。
59. literally考查副词。副词literally修饰动词means。
60. is located考查谓语动词。句子缺少谓语动词，因为描述神农架的地理位置，故而用一般现在时。61. where考查定语从句。先行词为place, 因后续的从句里面不缺少名词性成分，故而选择表地点的关系副词where. 。
62. an考查冠词。不定冠词a/an的固定搭配span/cover an area of. …o
63. above考查介词。根据上下文推出此处谈论的是海拔距离。
64. is考查主谓一致+谓语动词。主语为”one of the first things’“结构，根据语义推出one作主语中心语。根据时态一致原则，选用一般现在时。
65. diversity考查名词。跟”the pristine natural landscape’“并列作宾语从句的主语，故而需要名词形式。diversities复数形式不对，因此处表示生物多样性之意，diversity在此处是不可数名词。
听力录音
(Text 1)
M: Hello. I’ve got a couple of things I’d like to try on. Where are your changing rooms? (1)
W: They are over there in the corner. There is someone in there right now. Just have a seat on the chair and look through these fashion magazines.
(Text 2)
W: Why did you blow the whistle? I didn’t do anything, I swear! That’s so unfair!
M: I’m sorry, but you can’t touch the ball with your hands. Those are the rules! Free kick! (2)
(Text 3)
M: Mom, I need a new jacket. Look what happened to this one. I can’t zip it up anymore. (3)
W: Oh, what a shame! You can wear your dad’s for now.
M: But Mom! That’s the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen!
(Text 4)
W: Wait a minute! You’re not coming in this house until you dry off. I don’t want a lot of water on my floors.
(4) M: I already left my boots outside.
W: Take off your snow pants and your jacket and hang them up outside.
(Text 5)
M: I bet you if we take the side roads, we can avoid all this traffic and still make it to the movie on time. What do you think?
W: I wouldn’t get your hopes up. You’ll just be disappointed. We’re probably not the first people with that idea. (5)
★get one’s hopes up: 让某人抱有期待
I wouldn’t get your hopes up.
我不会让你抱太大希望。
(Text 6)
W: Tyler, come here. I want you to take this quiz in my magazine. (6)
M: OK.
W: Do you know any of your friends’ birthdays?
M: Uh. . . no. But my phone does.
W: How often do you think about your friends? (7) Always, never, or only when you need them?
M: Well, I’d say mostly on the weekends when I’m looking for something to do. (7) I’m busy during the weekdays.
W: OK. And what do your friends like about you? You’re a good listener, you give good advice, or you are fun to be with?
M: I’m fun to be with, of course!
W: OK. Now let’s see how many points you’ve got. . .
(Text 7)
M: I just got off the phone with Peter. He invited us for a weekend at his place up north. (8)
W: Why would we want to go up there? It’s winter, and it’s freezing cold. (9)
M: You said you wanted to learn how to ski, didn’t you? Now it is the perfect time to go. (8)
W: I thought we were saving up for our trip to Europe. (9)
M: Come on. It will be so much fun! He has a nice, warm cabin up there. And he has all the equipment we need.
W: Well, I can’t say no, otherwise I’ll look bad. But you’re putting me in a tough position. I already agreed to do something with Mary this weekend. (10)
M: She’s going, too. (10)
W: Really? In that case. . I guess I’ll go. (10)
(Text 8)
M: Thanks for doing this for me. (11) I really appreciate it.
W: No problem. I wasn’t doing anything else this morning, anyway. So, are you excited, or nervous?
M: A little bit of both. On the one hand, I have been looking forward to this trip for the last six months. On the other hand, it’s difficult saying goodbye to my friends and family.
W: I think it is really brave of you to make a decision like this. Not many people would go traveling by themselves. (12) How long will you be gone for? (13)
M: Just the summer. I want to be back for the start of next semester. (13) I’m starting my first year of university then.
W: Do you want me to help you with your bags and go in with you? I can leave my car here in the parking lot. (11)
M: There is no need. I just have one suitcase.
W: OK. Well, have a safe flight, (11) and don’t forget to write!
M: Bye!
(Text9) (第14题为总结题)
M: Hey, Sharon. I just got my results from last semester. How did you do?
W: Not bad, although I didn’t do as well as I did in the semester before that. And you?
M: The same. My grade point average dropped below 3. 4 because of this economics class I’ve been taking. W: I heard that is hard. But it isn’t that big of a deal. Anything above3. 0 is basically a “B”. I dropped down to a 3. 2 because of my history class, so I know how it feels. Luckily, I’m pretty good at my psychology class now. (15) Otherwise, it would have dropped even more.
M: I’m still getting used to the workload we have to deal with. It’s so much different from anything we experienced in high school.
W: I know. The professors are much tougher, but that is no excuse. How are your teachers?
M: They’re fine. It’s mostly my fault, I think. I have been a little confused lately, and I have to be more responsible with my time. (16)
W: Me, too. I probably shouldn’t be going out with my friends as much as I have lately.
M: For me it’s this game I’ve been playing online. I need to stop spending so much time on it. (16)
W: That’s probably a good idea. I guess we both have a lot to work on for next semester.
(Text 10)
A truly amazing story out of Russia tonight: a small town in the Arctic has been taken over by polar bears. Funny as this might sound, this is no laughing matter. Polar bears are the biggest and most dangerous bears in the world. The incident was first reported in the town of Sturgeon Bay, a military community in Russia, about 1, 800 kilometers north of the capital. Residents are scared to leave their houses, as there are reports of over 50bears wandering around town. They have tried using their car horns and shooting guns in the air, but the bears aren’t going anywhere. As of today, there are between 22, 000 and 31, 000 polar bears spreading across the Arctic Circle. (17) But in recent years, the melting of Arctic ice has driven them closer to humans. (18) According to the World Wildlife Fund, this is no surprise. They have been monitoring polar bears and their disappearing environment for several years. Town officials even warned residents to keep their garbage inside and not to feed the bears. (19) In the end, it did not matter. Relocating them 30 kilometers away will do no good, as they will just come back. Successful relocations usually involve distances of 100, 000 kilometers or more, but where to? (20) We’ll keep you up to date with this sad and scary story as it develops.
湖北省高中名校联盟2023届高三第二次联合测评
英语试卷
命题学校及命题人：湖北襄阳五中 郑程 李濛奇 胡绪超 审题单位：圆创教育教学研究中心 湖北省恩施高中
本试题共10页，67题。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 考试时间：2022年11月16日上午8：00一10：00
★祝考试顺利★
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. ￡19. 15. B. ￡9. 18. C. ￡9. 15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a clothing store. B. In a furniture store. C. In a bookstore.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teammates. B. Referee and player. C. Coach and player.
3. What is wrong with the boy’s jacket?
A. The zipper is broken. B. There is a hole in it. C. Its style is ugly.
4. Why can’t the man enter the house?
A. He is too wet. B. He is too dirty. C. He has his shoes on.
5. What can we tell from the woman’s words?
A. She is hopeful. B. She is doubtful. C. She is nervous.
第二节 (共15小题：每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Prepare for a test. B. Read a magazine. C. Answer some questions.
7. When does the man think about his friends?
A. When he needs advice. B. When he needs to study. C. When he wants to hang out.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the man want to go?
A. On a skiing trip. B. On a camping trip. C. On a trip to Europe.
9. How does the woman feel about the idea at first?
A. Enthusiastic. B. Frightened. C. Unwilling.
10. Why does the woman change her mind in the end?
A. Her friend will be there. B. It’s the perfect time of the year. C. The man will buy her something.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the man going to do?
A. Get a job. B. Go to school. C. Go travelling alone.
12. When will the man be back?
A. In a year. B. In half a year. C. In about two months.
13. What is the woman doing in the conversation?
A. Helping her friend check in at the airport.
B. Driving her friend to the airport.
C. Carrying her friend’s luggage.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. High school classes. B. University grades. C. Some games.
15. Which class is the woman currently doing well in?
A. Economics. B. History. C. Psychology.
16. Who is to blame for the man’s recent troubles?
A. His professor. B. The man himself. C. His friends.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many polar bears are there around the Arctic Circle?
A. Between 1, 800 and 2, 500. B. Between 22, 000 and 31, 000. C. Between 50, 000 and 52, 000.
18. What is the main cause of the polar bears’ invasion?
A. Global warming. B. Garbage. C. The lack of food.
19. What did the town officials advise the residents to do?
A. Shoot the animals. B. Feed the bears. C. Keep their garbage inside.
20. Why will relocating the bears be so difficult?
A. The bears are hard to find.
B. There is nowhere for the bears to go.
C. The bears are extremely dangerous.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four hot chocolates from around the world
There’s nothing more comforting on a snowy winter afternoon than a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Around the world, no two cups are made the same. Here are five ways this drink is enjoyed in other countries and where to find a cup if you visit.
MEXICO: CHILE
Mexican hot chocolate is strongly influenced by original recipes used by the Olmec, Maya and Aztec civilizations. The mix can include bitter chocolate, water, chile powder, cinnamon (肉桂) and, sometimes, vanilla (香草) . For an authentic cup, head to Mexico City’s Dichoso Cacao, a hip cafe dedicated to showcasing the country’s cocoa and hot chocolate.
COLOMBIA: CHEESE
What makes chocolate santaferefio -the Colombian version of hot chocolate-stand out is the salty white cheese stirred in just before drinking. Colombians usually have it during breakfast and add spices like cinnamon and cloves (丁香) for a kick. Try a cup at La Puerta Falsa, one of the oldest restaurants in Bogotá, the country’s capital.
ITALY: WHIPPED CREAM
Italian-style hot chocolate, known as cioccolata calda, is ultracreamy --like pudding. The thickness comes from using loads of chocolate, whole milk and either cornstarch or whipped cream. For a cup, head to Zàini, a100-year-old chocolate shop and former chocolate factory in Milan.
SPAIN: PASTRY
Churros con chocolate is a syrupy (像糖浆的), slightly grainy chocolate beverage paired with greasy fried-dough sticks (churros) for dunking. You can try this classic combination anytime at Chocolateria San Gines, a24-hour cafe in Madrid that has been open since 1894.
21. Who usually start their day with a cup of hot chocolate?
A. Italians. B. Colombians. C. Mexicans. D. The Spanish.
22. Where can you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate after a midnight movie?
A. In Zaini. B. In La Puerta Falsa.
C. In Dichoso Cacao. D. In Chocolateria San Gines.
23. Where is this text probably taken from?
A. A recipe book. B. A travel magazine.
C. A biology textbook. D. An academic article.
B
In the spring of 2013, my wife and I opened Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Opening a community-minded independent bookstore was a dream we’d shared. We were in our late twenties, pursuing adream.
When opening day arrived, we unlocked the door and held our breath. One by one, people walked inside, paged through new books, and discussed favourite authors. The bookstore came alive.
That morning, I had set out a typewriter on our lower level for anyone to use. It was a community-building experiment: What if people could walk into a bookstore and type anything they wanted?
The first typewriter I ever fell in love with was my grandfather’s -a 1930s Smith Corona. My memory of him is limited to impressions: visits to his Florida apartment, beach picnics, and a fascinating black typewriter on his writing desk. One year, long after he passed, Grandma gave me his Smith Corona for Christmas. At the time, I was a struggling writer. Seeing his old typewriter again stirred something in me. His typewriter made writing fun again. And for the first time since his death, I felt connected to him, to a past I never really knew.
The typewriter I set out on opening day was a light blue Olivetti Lettera 32. I inserted a clean piece of paper and let it be: the world’s smallest publishing house, waiting for an author. One of the notes I found that first day was: Thank you for being here. I didn’t see the typer’s identity, so it appeared as though the typewriter itself was thanking me. Soon, more notes accumulated. Typewriting had become part of our bookstore’s identity.
Customers and friends began encouraging me to turn these notes into a book. At first, I was hesitant. But then I read through the piles of messy, typewritten pages again. Some made me tear up; many made me laugh out loud. They shouldn’t be locked inside my filing cabinet at home. Inside our store, surrounded by books that have been labored over by authors, editors, and marketers, there’s a way for people to publish directly into the world in permanent ink spelling errors and all.
24. Why did the author set out a typewriter in the bookstore?
A. To honour his grandfather.
B. To provide convenience to customers.
C. To offer people a way to express themselves.
D. To respond to community residents’ requirement.
25. How did the author feel when he got Smith Corona as a gift?
A. Curious. B. Amused. C. Surprised. D. Inspired.
26. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?
A. There was a publishing house in the bookstore.
B. The bookstore was famous for its unique typewriter.
C. The typewritten notes were full of spelling errors.
D. The author would publish a book consisting of those notes.
27. What message does the text intend to convey in this passage?
A. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
B. Everyone can be a writer of his own life.
C. It only takes a typewriter to be an author.
D. Books are the ever-burning lamps of accumulated wisdom.
C
Thrown away electronics are piling up fast, pushing researchers to explore creative ways to reduce the resulting trash, known as e-waste. Now one team has crafted a water-activated disposable battery made of paper and other sustainable materials.
The wires, screens and batteries that make up our devices are filling up landfills with dangerous pieces. “If s these small batteries that are big problems,” says Dele Ogunseitan from University of California, “Nobody really pays attention to where they end up.”
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) are working to address this overlooked problem. This week they published a paper describing a new water-activated paper battery which could eventually present a sustainable alternative to the more harmful batteries that are common in low-power devices.
After trying hundreds of formulations for the different components, the scientists settled on a graphite ink to make the cathode (负极), a zinc ink for the anode (正极) and salt-infused paper to create the electrolyte (电解液) . When the paper is dry. the battery is shelf-stable. Add just a couple of drops of water, however, and the salt dissolves, allowing electrons to flow. After the paper is wet, it takes about 20 seconds for the battery to activate. At that point, it produces a stable 1. 2 volts of electricity until the paper dries out. When the researchers rewet the paper, the battery produced 0. 5 volt for more than an hour.
Although the researchers demonstrated that their battery could power an alarm clock, disposable paper batteries are unlikely to replace standard AA batteries on store shelves. However, Gustav Nystrom, senior author of the study, pictures a future where these batteries are inserted in environmental sensors, ideally with other sustainable components such as screens and packaging. Nystrom says he is in contact with potential industry partners and believes these batteries could make their way into products within the next two to five years.
Crucially, Nystrom says his team created the battery without compromising on sustainability criteria. “This is work that really starts with the development of sustainable materials, “he explains. From there, he says, “I think we were able to create something that is quite useful. “
28. What does “this overlooked problem” refer to in paragraph 3?
A. People have no idea where e-waste goes.
B. There are no innovative ways to reduce e-waste.
C. People do not take seriously the batteries inside e-waste.
D. Large quantities of electronic devices are being thrown away.
29. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How the paper battery works. B. What the paper battery features.
C. How the paper battery is applied. D. What the paper battery is composed of.
30. What can we infer about the paper battery according to the passage?
A. It is novel but costly. B. It is delicate and powerful.
C. It can’t power all devices. D. It has gained a large market share.
31. Which of the following might be the best title?
A. Paper battery just add water B. Paper battery-replace standard ones
C. Paper battery -a mainstream product D. Paper battery -the solution to pollution
D
Amazon’s Alexa will be able to revive the voices of deceased relatives, allowing users to feel as if they are speaking to lost ones beyond the grave.
In a video shown on stage, Amazon demonstrated how, instead of Alexa’s signature voice reading a story toa young boy, it was his grandmother’s voice.
Rohit Prasad, an Amazon senior vice president, said the updated system will be able to collect enough voice data from less than a minute of audio to make personalization like this possible, rather than having someone spend hours in a recording studio like how it’s done in the past.
The concept starts from Amazon looking at new ways to add more “human features” to artificial intelligence, especially “in these times of the ongoing pandemic, when so many of us have lost someone we love,” Prasad said. “While AI can’t rid that pain of loss, it can definitely make their memories last. “
Amazon has long used AI recreations of people’s voices to voice Alexa. But they have also increasingly improved over the past few years, particularly with the use of AI and deepfake technology.
However, Amazon’s attempt at personalized Alexa voices may struggle most with the weird valley effect-recreating a voice that is so similar to a loved one’s but isn’t quite right, which leads to rejection by real humans. “For some, they will view this as creepy or outright terrible, but for others it could be viewed in a more profound way, perhaps for the first time and in a way that isn’t a strict recording from the past.” said Michael Inouye of ABI Research. He believes, however, the varying reactions to announcements like this speak to how society will have to adjust to the promise of innovations and their eventual reality in the years ahead.
The technology is also likely to lead to fears that it could be used to impersonate living people, which could be used to bypass security systems. In 2019, a manager at a British energy company lost almost￡200, 000 after criminals used AI to fake his boss’s voice, directing him to transfer the company’s funds to a foreign bank account.
32. What is the feature of the updated system of Amazon’s Alexa?
A. It will use AI recreations of people’s voices.
B. It will be highly efficient in collecting voice data.
C. It will free the grandmother from reading a story.
D. It will make a breakthrough in deepfake technology.
33. Why does Amazon update Alexa’s voice?
A. To make it more human-like.
B. To cure people’s pain of loss.
C. To remind people of lost good memories.
D. To demonstrate Amazon’s powerful technology.
34. What does the underlined word “impersonate” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Interact with. B. Prove to be. C. Have command of. D. Pretend to be.
35. What’s the author’s attitude towards Alexa’s personalized voices?
A. Critical. B. Objective. C. Supportive. D. Skeptical.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You will be leaving this school at the end of this year and the unavoidable question many people will ask you is, “So, what do you want to be?” 36 But many of you still don’t have a clue! Here are some things you might want to consider.
First, does the career you are considering have staying power? Will it be in demand in 20 years? Rapid technological change is disruptive (破坏性的). 37 While many occupations are being taken over by new technology, jobs that require high-level of critical thinking, emotional intelligence and human interaction, remain in high demand. These jobs are more adaptable and not easily replaced by machines or technology.
Second, choose a career that interests you. Some people might think this is unimportant, but if you are truly passionate about your job then going to work every day won’t seem a chore. It’s also likely that you will stay and grow in this career. Before making a choice, you should examine your values, skills and personality type. 38
Third, of course you will want to consider your chosen profession’s earning power! Although high pay plays a part, you should know that a job with a big salary will likely require more time to get to the top, much more effort and a higher level of stress. 39 If you have interests outside of work, or are struggling with other demands in your life, you might want to choose a less taxing line of work.
40 Let me leave you with an old saying: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
A. We need to be forward-looking at our future prospects.
B. Some of you may have already decided on a career path.
C. Trying different work can help you find out your favorite job.
D. This can help you decide if a career path is a good fit for you.
E. Only the truly motivated will likely be able to meet these challenges.
F. People’s wages are lower in industries with slow technological change.
G. Thinking about a life-long career at this stage in your life is surely challenging.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (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。
A few years ago, I was leaving the dog kennel (养狗场) where I worked, only to find a baby goat at the end of the driveway. The kennel’s owners are animal rescuers, and I figured someone 41 him over the fence. The kid was 42 nervous but stood perfectly still as I approached.
I’m an animal 43 and I’ve brought home dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and fish, but never a goat. The tiny kid was too 44 to resist. I 45 him Quincy and bottle-fed him in my bathroom.
Quincy proved to be quite 46 When he was about a week old, I tapped my fingers on the floor and said “ 47 .” I was amazed when he dropped down. I was even more amazed when he did it three times 48 . A quick study, Quincy learned to lie down, bow, and turn in a circle in no time. He knows the name of everything I feed him, and even joins us for 49 to the dog park.
I often take my dogs to shows where they can perform their 50 Quincy did his first show at just six weeks old. He knew only a few tricks then, but he did them perfectly and never 51 or got nervous in front of the crowd. Now he’ll shake hooves, come when called, walk on a leash, wave, smile for the 52 (“Say cheese!”) , and more. Quincy and my dogs perform regularly at schools, nursing homes, and charity events. Quincy can even “read” his tricks off cue cards, which always 53 the most applause.
The goat kid nobody 54 turned out to be one of the smartest animals I’ve had. He’s by far the sharpestof my bunch -just don’t tell the 55
41. A. hunted B. dumped C. caught D. spotted
42. A. tirelessly B. ultimately C. visibly D. potentially
43. A. keeper B. researcher C. doctor D. lover
44. A. adorable B. fortunate C. precious D. rare
45. A. offered B. named C. awarded D. showed
46. A. intelligent B. sensitive C. reliable D. thoughtful
47. A. Sit down B. Calm down C. Slow down D. Lie down
48. A. at a loss B. on purpose C. in a row D. by coincidence
49. A. adventures B. trips C. invitations D. hikes
50. A. duties B. experiments C. tricks D. plays
51. A. misbehaved B. answered C. wandered D. signaled
52. A. microphone B. headphone C. scanner D. camera
53. A. creates B. earns C. possesses D. demonstrates
54. A. occupied B. recommended C. wanted D. accompanied
55. A. goats B. cats C. chickens D. dogs
第二节 (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。
In central China, there is a mysterious forests region. According to Chinese mythology (神话), Shennong, one of the ancestors of the Chinese nation, also known as Yandi, once tested a variety of herbs himself __________ (56) (find) the right one that would save the sick. Another widely circulated tale around the place is that wild men were once spotted.
Legend has it __________ (57) during Shennong’s journey, he came across a steep mountain covered with dense forests. He built a wooden ladder, and climbed up the mountain, __________ (58) discover) 400 kinds of medicinal herbs. In memory of his contribution to the health of society, the mountain was named Shennongjia, which__________ (59) (literal) means “Shennong ladder.”
Shennongjia __________ (60) (locate) in the northwestern part of Hubei Province, bordering the Yangtze River in the south and facing the Wudang Mountains in the north. It is a place __________ (61) the Daba Mountain Range and the Qinling Mountains meet. It spans __________ (62) area of around 3, 250 square kilometers, with the highest peak, the Shennong Peak, reaching 3, 106. 2 meters in height, and the lowest point, the Shizhu River Valley, only 398 meters __________ (63) sea level.
One of the first things many people learn about Shennongjia __________ (64) (be) the tale of the wild man, but after visiting the area, they find that the pristine (原始状态的) natural landscape and biological__________ (65) (diverse) in that area add more mysteries to this region.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，上周日你校举办了一场师生足球友谊赛，参赛人员为高三学生代表队对战教师代表队。请为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 比赛目的；
2. 比赛过程；
3. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Teacher-Student Football Friendly
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第二节 (满分25分)
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。
A Charitable Heart
Mom had a unique perspective on being charitable that I didn’t really understand until one cold winter day when she picked me up at school.
“Who is that child? “Mom peered through the windshield as a skinny, greasy-haired girl led a crew of ragged children across the street. “They don’t even have coats. It’s freezing! “
“That’s Becky Ingler. She always looks like that, “I replied. My mother watched them move along the sidewalk. “Where are we going? “I asked as she inched along the street, keeping pace about a half-block behind the Inglers.
They entered a half-ruined store. “They live here?” Mom mumbled, looking at me. “Tell me about them.” I told her what I knew; that the Inglers didn’t have a father, and sometimes they smelled funny and everybody laughed at them. My mother nodded thoughtfully. “I think I’ll visit them tomorrow.” She turned to me and added, “I want you to come with me.” “OK.” I replied.
The next day, I followed Mom to the Inglers’ front door. A tiny, exhausted-looking woman appeared, and Mom smiled and offered her hand. “Hello, Mrs. Ingler. I’m Mrs. Tovey. I’m just visiting some of our neighbors to get acquainted. “Once inside, my mother studied each of the children surrounding unhappy Becky, who was reading a worn-out book to them. She rudely ignored my nod. Mrs. Ingler smiled politely and thanked us for our visit. Before we left, Mom told Mrs. Ingler she sincerely hoped we would see her again soon. I could not understand what she meant by that, but I soon learned.
Mom worked her old sewing machine for two days and nights. She collected coats from the donation boxes, local secondhand stores and our own closets, patching, taking in and letting out seams (缝合线). “Wow!” I said. “They’re lucky to get these.”
“No,” said Mom as she faced me. “We’re the lucky ones to be able to help them. But we need to make sure the Inglers don’t have to pay a price for them. “She then explained, “I don’t want these coats to cost them their pride or their dignity.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Later that day, we went to the Inglers’ again. ____________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
Mrs. Ingler gazed at the coat, and then glanced at Becky, who was eyeing it with interest. ________________
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湖北省高中名校联盟2023届高三第二次联合测评
英语试卷 参考答案
第一部分 听力 (满分30分，每小题1. 5分)
1-5 ABAAB 6-10 CCACA 11-15 CCBBC 16-20 BBACB
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
21-23 BDB 24-27 CDDC 28-31 CACA 32-35 BADB
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
36-40 BADEG
第三部分 语言知识应用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 BCDAB 46-50 ADCBC 51-55 ADBCD
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
56. to find 57. that 58. discovering 59. literally 60. is located
61. where 62. an 63. above 64. is 65. Diversity
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
A Teacher-Student Football Friendly
Last Sunday, our school organised a friendly football match between students and teachers, in an effort to enrich students’ school life.
Bathed in sunshine, players from Grade 3 competed against their teachers in the field, with all the rest students watching excitedly in the bleachers. Both teams were playing at their best in high spirits. Although the teachers dominated the game at first, the students did not give up and tried to intercept every pass from their op-ponents. The match was filled with great dynamics and interesting plays, ending in a draw of 2: 2.
The exciting game not only helped relieve the students’ intense pressure caused by heavy workload, but also strengthened their relationship with the teachers.
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
Later that day, we went to the Inglers’ again. Taking a deep breath, I pressed their doorbell and the front door opened. “I hope we haven’t come at a bad time, “my mother said as we entered the smoky, little room, “but we have some winter coats here that are in decent condition from the donation boxes and I just wondered if you might know of any children who could use them. Maybe even your own children might like them. It was just a thought, so. …” Then my mother lifted a blue girl’s coat out of the bag.
Mrs. Ingler gazed at the coat, and then glanced at Becky, who was eyeing it with interest. “I’d be happy to help. “Mrs. Ingler gave my mother a knowing look. “And I appreciate you thinking of me for this. Thank you.” “Oh, please, don’t mention it. You’re doing us a favor, “my mother laughed. As we left, I glanced at Becky, who was examining the coats. She smiled at me, and her face was transformed into a Becky I hadn’t seen before. I realized I had never seen such a smile on Becky’s face. I smiled back and felt very proud of what we had done. It was on that night that I finally realized why my Mom always helped people with her kind heart.
第一部分听力 (解析略) 第二部分阅读
21-23 BDB 24-27 CDDC28-31 CACA32-35 BADB36-40 BADEG
【A篇】
21. B细节理解题。由COLOMBIA: CHEESE部分”Colombians usually have it during breakfast’“可推知。
22. D细节理解题。见SPAIN: PASTRY部分这一句：You can try this classic combination anytime at Chocolateria San Gines, a 24-hour cafe in Madrid that has been open since 1894.
23. B推理判断题。由文章标题及全文第一段”Here are five ways this drink is enjoyed in other countries and where to find a cup if you visit. “可推知。
【B篇】
24. C细节加推理。根据文章第三段”It was a community-building experiment: What if people could walk into a bookstore and type anything they wanted? “可推知。
25. D推理题。根据文章第四段”At the time, I was a struggling writer. Seeing his old typewriter again stirred something in me. His typewriter made writing fun again. “可推知答案。
26. D推理判断题。根据文章最后一段”Customers and friends began encouraging me to turn these notes into a book. At first, I was hesitant. But then. …”以及”They shouldn’t be locked inside my filing cabinet at home. “可知推知答案。
27. C主旨归纳题。文章主要讲述作者书店的打字机成为特色，吸引越来越多的相同爱好者通过打字机表达自我，最后装订成书的故事。由文章第三段及全文最后一句可归纳出主旨为项所表达的意思。
【C篇】
28. C推理判断题。根据文章第二段中”It’s these small batteries that are big problems. , “says Dele Ogunseitan from University of California, “Nobody really pays attention to where they end up. “可推知答案为C。
29. A归纳段落主旨。文章第四段具体介绍了paper battery各种组成成分的材料及各部分通过何种方式发电。故答案为A。
30. C推理判断题。根据文章第三段最后一句”…paper battery which could eventually present a sustainable alternative to the more harmful batteries that are common in low-power devices. “和第五段第一句Although the researchers demonstrated that their battery could power an alarm clock, disposable Pater batteries are unlikely to replace standard AA batteries on store shelves. 可推知答案。
31. A主旨大意题。由文章第一段”Now one team has crafted a water-activated disposable battery made of paper and other sustainable materials. “可知。
【D篇】
32. B细节理解题。由文章第三段中”the updated system will be able to collect enough voice data from less than a minute of audio”一句可知。
33. A细节理解题。由文章第四段中”The concept starts from Amazon looking at new ways to add more “human features” to artificial intelligence. …”一句可知。
34. D词义推测题。根据文章最后一段所讲内容以及文章第一段可知答案。
35. B推理判断题。文章主要介绍了AI模仿人类逝去亲人声音的技术。前半部分主要讲述该项技术的进步和优势，后半部分提出该项技术不同人的不同观点，以及最后一段提出在living people群体可能会出现的消极效应。故对此项技术作者的态度是客观的。
【七选五大意】
36. B该选项内容与下一句形成转折，呼应”but”。”some of you’“对应下一句中”many of you’“。
37. A本段首句为中心句，围绕工作的staying power展开。选项中forward-looking对应首句。
38. D该选项的This对前一句作出总结，指找工作前应该思考一些东西，前后呼应。
39. E该选项中”these challenges’“指代上文”more time to get to the top, much more effort and a higher level of stress’“。
40. G总结归纳句，位于全文末尾，对上文作出总结。
第三部分语言运用
第一节
【完形填空】
41-45 BCDAB46-50 ADCBC 51-55 ADBCD
41. B根据后文可知小羊是被人抛弃扔进了院内 (over the fence) , 故选B项。hunt捕猎；dump抛弃，扔掉；caught抓住；spot发现。
42. C因为被主人抛弃到一个陌生的环境里，小羊表现地明显 (visibly) 很紧张，故选C项。tirelessly不知疲倦地；ultimately最终，根本上；potentially潜在地。
43. D后文提及”I’ve brought home dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and fish”, 可推知作者是一名喜欢动物人士，故选D项。keeper饲养员；researcher研究员；doctor医生；lover爱好者。
44. A从”the tiny kid” (这个小家伙) 的这一措辞，可以突显作者难以抵抗小羊的可爱 (adorable) , 故选A项。fortunate幸运的；precious宝贵的；rare罕见的。
45. B收养小羊之后，作者给它起了个名字叫Quincy, 故选B项。offer给……提供；name给……命名；award颁发，授予…；show展示……。
46. A从后文可知，小羊可以根据作者的指令做出相应的动作，可推知小羊很聪明，故选A项。intelligent聪明的，悟性强的；sensitive敏感的；reliable可靠的；thoughtful体贴的。
47. D从后文”he dropped down”可推出作者发出的是”lie down”的指令，故选D项。sit down坐下；calm down冷静；slow down减慢速度；lie down躺下。
48. C小羊连续三次都做对了”lie down”的指令让作者大为惊喜，故选C项。at a loss不知所措；on purpose故意地；in a row连续地；by coincidence巧合地。
49. B随着慢慢地熟悉起来，小羊甚至加入了作者日常遛狗的活动 (trips to the dog park) , 故选B项。adventure冒险；trip出行 (去某地) ；invitation邀请；hike (野外) 徒步远足。
50. C根据下文”Quincy did his first show at just six weeks old. He knew only a few tricks then. …”可知，这里的show是一个可供动物表演技能的场所，故选C项。duty职责；experiment实验；trick把戏，绝活；play游戏，玩耍。
51. A从”he did them perfectly”可看出小羊的表演从没有出过状况，故选A项。misbehave捣蛋；answer回答；wander溜达；signal向……发信号。
52. D根据后文的”Say cheese! “可知，这是观众们在给小羊拍照，故选D项。microphone麦克风；headphone耳机；scanner扫描仪；camera相机。
53. B小羊跟狗狗们一起定期到处表演，”Quincy can even’read’ his tricks off cue cards’“可推出它的精彩表现赢得了观众最热烈的掌声，故选B项。create创造；earn赢得；possess拥有，所有；demonstrate展现。
54. C根据第一段所提及的小羊遭主人遗弃的经历 (someone dumped him over the fence) , 可以得知无人想要这只小羊，故选C项。occupy占据；recommend推荐；want想要；accompany陪伴。
55. D根据全文可推知，小羊是作者饲养的所有动物里面最聪明的，加之小羊经常和狗狗们一起同台演出，所以可推出在小羊出现之前，狗狗应该是作者所拥有的最聪明的动物，这里作者小小的幽默了一下。
第二节
【语法填空】
56. to find考查非谓语动词。不定式表目的状语，神农尝百草为了找到可以治病的适合的草药，故填to find。
57. that考查名词性从句/固定句型。have it that. …是一个固定结构，意为”称……属实”。该句型同时又是一个名词从句，主句”legend has it’“和从句”he came across a steep mountain covered with dense forests’“之间缺少一个连接词，且因为从句为陈述句，故选择连接词that。
58. discovering考查非谓语动词。动词discover和谓语动词built & climbed之间没有连词，所以应用非谓语形式，和前文形成逻辑上的因果关系，故现在分词做结果状语。
59. literally考查副词。副词literally修饰动词means。
60. is located考查谓语动词。句子缺少谓语动词，因为描述神农架的地理位置，故而用一般现在时。61. where考查定语从句。先行词为place, 因后续的从句里面不缺少名词性成分，故而选择表地点的关系副词where. 。
62. an考查冠词。不定冠词a/an的固定搭配span/cover an area of. …o
63. above考查介词。根据上下文推出此处谈论的是海拔距离。
64. is考查主谓一致+谓语动词。主语为”one of the first things’“结构，根据语义推出one作主语中心语。根据时态一致原则，选用一般现在时。
65. diversity考查名词。跟”the pristine natural landscape’“并列作宾语从句的主语，故而需要名词形式。diversities复数形式不对，因此处表示生物多样性之意，diversity在此处是不可数名词。
听力录音
(Text 1)
M: Hello. I’ve got a couple of things I’d like to try on. Where are your changing rooms? (1)
W: They are over there in the corner. There is someone in there right now. Just have a seat on the chair and look through these fashion magazines.
(Text 2)
W: Why did you blow the whistle? I didn’t do anything, I swear! That’s so unfair!
M: I’m sorry, but you can’t touch the ball with your hands. Those are the rules! Free kick! (2)
(Text 3)
M: Mom, I need a new jacket. Look what happened to this one. I can’t zip it up anymore. (3)
W: Oh, what a shame! You can wear your dad’s for now.
M: But Mom! That’s the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen!
(Text 4)
W: Wait a minute! You’re not coming in this house until you dry off. I don’t want a lot of water on my floors.
(4) M: I already left my boots outside.
W: Take off your snow pants and your jacket and hang them up outside.
(Text 5)
M: I bet you if we take the side roads, we can avoid all this traffic and still make it to the movie on time. What do you think?
W: I wouldn’t get your hopes up. You’ll just be disappointed. We’re probably not the first people with that idea. (5)
★get one’s hopes up: 让某人抱有期待
I wouldn’t get your hopes up.
我不会让你抱太大希望。
(Text 6)
W: Tyler, come here. I want you to take this quiz in my magazine. (6)
M: OK.
W: Do you know any of your friends’ birthdays?
M: Uh. . . no. But my phone does.
W: How often do you think about your friends? (7) Always, never, or only when you need them?
M: Well, I’d say mostly on the weekends when I’m looking for something to do. (7) I’m busy during the weekdays.
W: OK. And what do your friends like about you? You’re a good listener, you give good advice, or you are fun to be with?
M: I’m fun to be with, of course!
W: OK. Now let’s see how many points you’ve got. . .
(Text 7)
M: I just got off the phone with Peter. He invited us for a weekend at his place up north. (8)
W: Why would we want to go up there? It’s winter, and it’s freezing cold. (9)
M: You said you wanted to learn how to ski, didn’t you? Now it is the perfect time to go. (8)
W: I thought we were saving up for our trip to Europe. (9)
M: Come on. It will be so much fun! He has a nice, warm cabin up there. And he has all the equipment we need.
W: Well, I can’t say no, otherwise I’ll look bad. But you’re putting me in a tough position. I already agreed to do something with Mary this weekend. (10)
M: She’s going, too. (10)
W: Really? In that case. . I guess I’ll go. (10)
(Text 8)
M: Thanks for doing this for me. (11) I really appreciate it.
W: No problem. I wasn’t doing anything else this morning, anyway. So, are you excited, or nervous?
M: A little bit of both. On the one hand, I have been looking forward to this trip for the last six months. On the other hand, it’s difficult saying goodbye to my friends and family.
W: I think it is really brave of you to make a decision like this. Not many people would go traveling by themselves. (12) How long will you be gone for? (13)
M: Just the summer. I want to be back for the start of next semester. (13) I’m starting my first year of university then.
W: Do you want me to help you with your bags and go in with you? I can leave my car here in the parking lot. (11)
M: There is no need. I just have one suitcase.
W: OK. Well, have a safe flight, (11) and don’t forget to write!
M: Bye!
(Text9) (第14题为总结题)
M: Hey, Sharon. I just got my results from last semester. How did you do?
W: Not bad, although I didn’t do as well as I did in the semester before that. And you?
M: The same. My grade point average dropped below 3. 4 because of this economics class I’ve been taking. W: I heard that is hard. But it isn’t that big of a deal. Anything above3. 0 is basically a “B”. I dropped down to a 3. 2 because of my history class, so I know how it feels. Luckily, I’m pretty good at my psychology class now. (15) Otherwise, it would have dropped even more.
M: I’m still getting used to the workload we have to deal with. It’s so much different from anything we experienced in high school.
W: I know. The professors are much tougher, but that is no excuse. How are your teachers?
M: They’re fine. It’s mostly my fault, I think. I have been a little confused lately, and I have to be more responsible with my time. (16)
W: Me, too. I probably shouldn’t be going out with my friends as much as I have lately.
M: For me it’s this game I’ve been playing online. I need to stop spending so much time on it. (16)
W: That’s probably a good idea. I guess we both have a lot to work on for next semester.
(Text 10)
A truly amazing story out of Russia tonight: a small town in the Arctic has been taken over by polar bears. Funny as this might sound, this is no laughing matter. Polar bears are the biggest and most dangerous bears in the world. The incident was first reported in the town of Sturgeon Bay, a military community in Russia, about 1, 800 kilometers north of the capital. Residents are scared to leave their houses, as there are reports of over 50bears wandering around town. They have tried using their car horns and shooting guns in the air, but the bears aren’t going anywhere. As of today, there are between 22, 000 and 31, 000 polar bears spreading across the Arctic Circle. (17) But in recent years, the melting of Arctic ice has driven them closer to humans. (18) According to the World Wildlife Fund, this is no surprise. They have been monitoring polar bears and their disappearing environment for several years. Town officials even warned residents to keep their garbage inside and not to feed the bears. (19) In the end, it did not matter. Relocating them 30 kilometers away will do no good, as they will just come back. Successful relocations usually involve distances of 100, 000 kilometers or more, but where to? (20) We’ll keep you up to date with this sad and scary story as it develops.
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