湖南省岳阳县2024届高三上学期开学考试英语试卷+答案

这是一份湖南省岳阳县2024届高三上学期开学考试英语试卷+答案，共14页。

2021级高三入学考试
英语试卷
总分：150分 时量：120分钟
第一卷(选择题共95分)
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，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20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does Leon want to do this term?
A. Make money. B. Earn more credits. C. Get experience.
2. What is Maggie probably doing now?
A. Eating eggs. B. Doing the laundry.
C. Cooking breakfast.
3. What will the woman keep?
A. A cat. B. A dog. C. A turtle.
4. How does the man sound in the end?
A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Confident.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife.
C. Grandfather and granddaughter.
第听下面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、7题。
6. Who is the woman?
A. A shop assistant. B. The man’s wife. C. A cashier.
7. What is the man going to do with the blouse?
A. Return it. B. Pay for it. C. Exchange it.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a museum. B. At a parking lot. C. At a bus station.
9. How long does it take the woman to the park by taxi?
A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 30 minutes.
10. What advice does the man give to the woman?
A. Taking a bus. B. Taking a taxi. C. Walking to the park.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does Eric quit?
A. He wants to work close to his parents.
B. He doesn’t get enough paid holidays.
C. He finds a new job with a higher salary.
12. In which country does Eric work?
A. China. B. Finland. C. The U.S.
13. What does Ms. Thomas think of Eric’s job performance?
A. It’s poor. B. It’s ordinary. C. It’s great.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is Tina’s weakest part of learning English?
A. Speaking. B. Writing. C. Reading.
15. What matters most in learning a language according to Colin?
A. Being patient.
B. Making friends with foreigners.
C. Living in an English-speaking country.
16. What does Colin suggest Tina do?
A. Get up earlier to learn. B. Read newspapers every day.
C. Practice English every morning.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the biggest difference between weak AI and strong AI?
A. Cost. B. Service time. C. Human involvement.
18. Which of the following belongs to strong AI?
A. Apple’s Siri. B. A self-driving car. C. AlphaGo.
19. What is many experts’ attitude toward the future of AI?
A. Supportive. B. Uncertain. C. Depressed.
20. What will be discussed about AI next?
A. The problem to deal with.B. An example of weak AI.
C. The benefit of it.
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)
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。
A
Teen Ink’s Program and Camp Guide for Teens
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Elite College Tour
Berkeley, CA
Education Unlimited offers two week-long college tours of 10 famous schools in California or along the East Coast with lots of fun and hiking along the way! Our California College Tour includes top schools throughout the state on this well-organized and fun-filled tour. Students arrive in San Francisco and make their way to San Diego. The tour includes housing at business class hotels, and enjoy walking along the way, including Disneyland! Along the way, students take college tours, meet with admission staff, and learn something about their future colleges. Besides, we can stay in a campus dorm so students can get a taste of college life.
The Oxbow School: Summer Art Camp & Semester Program
Napa, CA
The Oxbow School offers Art Camp programs for teens from schools across the nation and abroad. Oxbow’s courses, centered on a self-reflective (反思的) way to art making, offer students rich chances to learn in a good learning environment.
St. Vincent College: Challenge Program
Latrobe, PA
This program offers teens the exciting Hunger Games and Elizabethan-era knowledge, in which teens will find fun events, courses, adventurous activities and campus housing for one or two weeks along the West Coast!
21. Which of the following wants to collect comments from teens?
A. The Oxbow School. B. Teen Ink.
C. St. Vincent College. D. Education Unlimited.
22. What can students get during the Elite College Tour?
A. Art courses. B. Exciting adventures.
C. A taste of college life. D. New teaching methods.
23. What can students do in St. Vincent College’s Challenge Program?
A. Join in adventurous activities. B. Take a self-reflective course.
C. Meet with admission staff. D. Know about the business class.
B
Life finds me on the Isle of Islay, Queen of the Hebrides. I am the warden(管理员) of The Oa Reserve, a 2,1oo-hectate nature reserve and working farm owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
It was always a dream of mine to live in Scotland. The friendly nature of the island communities, the landscape, beautiful coastlines and above all--the wildlife. The amazing wildlife. So, here I am: living and working on the west coast of Scotland in a dream job. Butthings weren’t always this way.
My school life never really amounted to much. I didn’t go on to higher education and my early working life was sloppy (马虎的), at best. Much of this was due to my disinterest in the work I was doing. I worked in factories, shops, warehouses and even a castle. I was always unsettled and uninspired. I never knew how to channel my interest and passion for nature into a paying job. Wildlife and nature had been part of my life since my youth. I remember my childhood with great fondness: I would read bird books, paint fact files for each species and get lost in the natural world.
In 2014, the opportunity I so badly needed finally appeared a paid training with Durham Wildlife Trust. I was given all the basic skills and training for habitat control, wildlife surveys and ground management works. In October 2015, I became the reserve warden for the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), where I stayed for just under half a decade. As happy as I was, new opportunities dared me to dream even bigger. The time had come to take my next step, to continue to grow within my career.
So, this is where I am now: living in the middle of a nature reserve, with golden eagles, red deer and hen harriers as neighbors. I feel as if I’m the luckiest man alive.
24．What does the author like best about Scotland?
A．Its wild species. B．Its beautiful shorelines.
C．Its unique scenery. D．Its friendly communities.
25．Why did the author feel unsettled in his early working life?
A．He was not well paid.
B．He changed jobs too often.
C．He felt not as good as others.
D．He showed little interest in the jobs.
26．What can be inferred about the author’s childhood?
A．He was fascinated by nature.
B．He knew a lot about biology.
C．He was forced to leave school early.
D．He dreamed of living in Scotland.
27．What does the author think of his work at The Oa Reserve?
A．Tiring. B．Satisfying.
C．Uninspiring. D．Challenging.
C
There is something to be said for being a generalist, even if you are a specialist. Knowing a little about a lot of things that interest you can add to the richness of a whole, well-lived life.
Society pushes us to specialize, to become experts. This requires commitment to a particular occupation, branch of study or research. The drawback to being specialists is we often come to know more and more about less and less. There is a great deal of pressure to master one’s field. You may pursue training, degrees, or increasing levels of responsibility at work. Then you discover the pressure of having to keep up.
Some people seem willing to work around the clock in their narrow specialty. But such commitment can also weaken a sense of freedom. These specialists could work at the office until ten each night, then look back and realize they would have loved to have gone home and enjoyed the sweetness of their family and friends, or traveled to exciting places, meeting interesting people. Mastering one thing to the exclusion (排除) of others can hold back your true spirit.
Generalists, on the other hand, know a lot about a wide range of subjects and view the whole with all its connections. They are people of ability, talent, and enthusiasm who can bring their broad perspective (视角) into specific fields of expertise (专长). The doctor who is also a poet and philosopher is a superior doctor, one who can give so much more to his patients than just good medical skills.
Things are connected. Let your expertise in one field fuel your passions in all related areas. Some of your interests may not appear to be connected but, once you explore their depths, you discover that they are. My editor Toni, who is also a writer, has edited several history books. She has decided to study Chinese history. Fascinated by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy. “I don’t know where it will lead, but I’m excited I’m on this pursuit. ”
These expansions into new worlds help us by giving us new perspectives. We begin to see the interconnectedness of one thing to another in all aspects of our life, of ourselves and the universe. Develop broad, general knowledge and experience. The universe is all yours to explore and enjoy.
28．To become a specialist, one may have to________.
A．narrow his range of knowledge
B．broaden his perspective on life
C．know more about the society
D．avoid responsibilities at work
29．The specialists mentioned in Paragraph 3 tend to________.
A．enjoy meeting funny people
B．travel around the world
C．spend most time working
D．treasure their freedom
30．According to the author, a superior doctor is one who________.
A．should love poetry and philosophy
B．is a pure specialist in medicine
C．is fully aware of his talent and ability
D．brings knowledge of other fields to work
31．What does the author intend to show with the example of Toni?
A．Everyone has a chance to succeed in their pursuit.
B．In-depth exploration makes discoveries possible.
C．Passion alone does not ensure a person’s success.
D．Seemingly unrelated interests are in a way connected.
D
New research suggests that one night of sleep with just a small amount of light may have negative effects on health.
The small, 20-person study conducted by Dr. Phyllis Zee, director of the Center for Circadian (生理节奏的) and Sleep Medicine, was designed to measure the physiological effects of 100 lux (照度) of artificial light on healthy adults while they were sleeping. For the study, all the participants spent their first night sleeping in a mostly dark room. The next night, half of them slept in a better lit room. Meanwhile, the researchers ran tests on the sleepers: brainwaves, heart rates and blood. In the morning, they’d give both groups a large amount of sugar to see how well their systems responded to it.
The group exposed to the light had raised heart rates throughout the night, and also had trouble getting their blood sugar into a normal range.
These changes suggest the small amount of light was enough to shift the nervous system to a more excited and alert state. “It’s almost like the brain and the heart knew that the lights were on, although the individual was sleeping,” says Zee.
While the findings of this study alone can’t predict what would happen in the long term, Dr. Colwell suspects the harmful effects would be cumulative: “This was only one night, so imagine if you’ re living that way constantly?”
“That’s going to increase the risk of long-term diseases,” says Dr. Charles Czeisler whose research has looked at the consequences of circadian rhythm sleep disorder for longer than just one night. He concluded that the unpleasant effects were primarily because of the “internal clock” being disturbed — not necessarily because of the lack of sleep.
This is not to say that the lack of sleep doesn’t also have negative effects on health — it does — but he says it simply stresses the lasting consequences of being exposed to light at nighttime.
“People think that as long as they fall asleep and are unconscious, it’s not having physiological effects, but that’s simply not true,” Czeisler says.
32．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A．How the study is carried out. B．What type of light affects sleep.
C．Who is in charge of the research. D．Why light and sleep are connected.
33．What do we know about the new research?
A．Light plays a critical role in regulating circadian rhythm.
B．A small amount of light at night is linked with sleep depth.
C．Leaving the bedroom lights on leads to mental disorder.
D．Sleeping with a little bit of light isn’t good for your health.
34．What does the underlined word “cumulative” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A．Common. B．Slight. C．Increasing. D．Accidental.
35．Which of the following might Czeisler agree with?
A．The more you sleep, the healthier you will be.
B．Physiological effects disappear with a sound sleep.
C．Sleep quality lies in how you feel about the sleep.
D．It is the circadian rhythm sleep disorder that matters.
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。
When did you last write a letter? Properly write one-by hand? In a digital world, where sending a text or email is far more convenient than using snail mail (传统信件), is it still necessary to write with traditional pen and paper? Well, some people believe that writing still has many benefits. 36
These days, when people request things in writing, a typed, electronic document will be accepted. 37 But making a handwritten document is unique: It requires planning and thought, and, as well as practicing your handwriting, it helps you to remember spelling and punctuation（标点）.
38 This is particularly relevant for students, where typing notes into a laptop is thought to lack the “tactile (触觉的) feedback” to the brain that contact between pen and paper does. BBC Work life website quotes Hetty Roessing from the University of Calgary, who says that “taking notes by hand involves cognitive (认知的) engagement in summarizing, paraphrasing, organizing, concept and vocabulary mapping.” Others agree that handwriting may boost fine motor skills in your hands and fingers.
There are everyday benefits to using pen and paper too. Drawing notes. shopping lists, or messages on the back of an envelope can still be useful, quick and portable. 39 Pen pal writer Katherine Moller told the BBC: “In a world where it is so easy to hop online to email or to send a fast text, it is so personal and so precious to know someone chose to turn off the virtual world to spend some time with you.”
So, while digital skills remain important, don’t write off your pens and pencils yet. ---- 40
A. After all, we can’t ignore the benefits handwriting bring to us.
B. So maybe it’s not time to throw away your pens or pencils yet.
C. Especially if your smartphone, tablet or laptop runs out of power!
D. And writing a letter to a friend is a good way to practise handwriting.
E. Some experts believe your brain benefits from using old-fashioned pen and paper.
F. Doing this on a computer means it could be saved, edited, copied and sent via email.
G. But putting pen to paper in a letter to a friend or loved one can probably have the most impact.
第三部分语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A 、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The train had been long delayed. Running out of 41 , Andy put down his book and looked out. He found the 42 at once: it was raining hard.
He lay down and fell asleep but was soon woken up by a woman. She handed him his bag and 43 that it had slipped to the floor. He gratefully took it back and opened it, 44 to see his mother’s scarf and some sandwiches inside.
Andy’s thoughts drifted(飘)to when he was 45 . His mother had insisted on putting her scarf in. “If it rains, it may get cold.” He remembered feeling 46 and had taken it out. But it was still here.
47 Andy realized he was burning with fever. Feeling helpless, he called his mum. “Take a 48 I have put in medicine, just 49 ,” she suggested. Touched by his mother’s 50 he took the medicine and soon fell deep asleep in the 51 of the scarf.
Andy woke up later feeling much better. Then he noticed the woman,who’d 52 him earlier, 53 holding a baby in her arms, both shaking. Their clothes did little against the cold wind.
Without thinking twice, Andy wrapped his mother’s scarf around the baby. To his 54 , the child soon fell asleep in the love of not one, but two 55 .
41．A．luck B．patience C．time D．energy
42．A．train B．truth C．cause D．notice
43．A．insisted B．explained C．apologized D．admitted
44．A．surprised B．ready C．thankful D．expecting
45．A．checking B．leaving C．planning D．packing
46．A．hurt B．annoyed C．ashamed D．puzzled
47．A．Lately B．Finally C．Suddenly D．Instantly
48．A．look B．pill C．rest D．sandwich
49．A．for safety B．on purpose C．in case D．by accident
50．A．calmness B．confidence C．comfort D．care
51．A．warmth B．memory C．smell D．touch
52．A．helped B．pleased C．disturbed D．greeted
53．A．comfortably B．safely C．gently D．tightly
54．A．relief B．amazement C．mind D．advantage
55．A．arms B．scarfs C．passengers D．mothers
第二卷(非选择题共55分)
第二节(共10小题：每小題1.5分，满分15分)
The artists of Dafen can paint like Van Gogh
The village of Dafen was once thought 56 (produce) the most oil paintings in the world every year. 57 (recognize) as the ”world’s art factory“, Dafen impressed visitors with its many workshops, in which painters created mock masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet and Warhol. But the village was always seen more as a production line 58 a place of culture. Today the future of Dafen may depend on 59 it is able to earn respect of the art world.
Things started to change for Dafen in 2008, 60 the global financial crisis cut down overseas orders. With more demand 61 (come) from domestic market, artists began painting different subjects. New customers preferred Chinese styles, says 62 painter in Dafen. He learnt the art of Shan Shui which involves representing natural landscapes. In some ways Dafen reflected the broader economy. As exports starts to decline as a share of GDP, domestic consumption plays a larger role in the 63 (grow).
China is the world’s second-largest art market, 64 it is not clear where Dafen fits in. Li Jinghu, an artist from nearby Dongguan, often visits the village hoping to discover new talent. But locals say the demand for their paintings 65 (decline) in the past two pandemic-struck years. ” Most people would probably be surprised that Dafen still exists. It does and it will, “ says Lisa Movius, a writer in Shanghai who covers art.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是红星中学的学生李华，你校来自美国的交换生John在学校网站上发布了一份求助信，称自己由于中文不好，与同学们的日常交流存在障碍，想求助大家如何学好中文。请你给他发一封邮件，给他一些学习中文的建议，内容包括：
　1.自我介绍并表明写信目的；
2.提出学习中文的建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数)；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写（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。
My heart beat wildly as I stared at my phone screen. I re-read the message from my friend Jane. Someone had upset her by sharing her personal news: she had been refused by her dream school. Jane had shared the sad news with only a few people. She didn’t know who let the word out, but she was really hurt and disappointed.
I felt so bad. I knew how the news had gotten out because I had been the one to tell someone beyond her closest friends. Honestly, I hadn’t realized she meant to keep it so close to only a few in the first place, but at the same time I’d known it wasn’t a good idea when I started to tell it to someone else.
Did she really not know it was me? It would have been easy to admit what I had done and apologize if her message put the blame, specifically, on me. But it read as though it had been copied and sent to several people. Once again ignoring the right choice, I chose the coward’s (懦夫) way out instead.
“I’m so sorry for what happened to you,” I typed. “How awful that your confidence was broken!”
I hoped that would work. Her reply came back within seconds: “Thank you.”
“It would be okay for me to remain anonymous (匿名), wouldn’t’t it?” I thought to myself.
But, deep down, I knew I’d been the one to break faith and hurt her. I was ashamed, not only of my original action, but also because I’d taken a further step in the wrong direction by covering it up.
I felt painful at church on Sunday, sitting in silence all the time. Later, the speaker asked us to examine ourselves and see if anything stood in the way of holding on to our faith.
注意：1. 续写词数应 150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Worried that I would lose my friend and ruin my image, I was hesitating.
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The next day, I went straight to Jane.
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英语试题答案

第一部分听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)

1. C
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. A
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. B
19. A
20. A

第二部分 阅读(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50分)
21. B
22. C
23. A
24. A
25. D
26. A
27. B
28. A
29. C
30. D
31. D
32. A
33. D
34. C
35. D
36. B
37. F
38. E
39. G
40. A
第三部分语言知识运用(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
41. B
42. C
43. B
44. A
45. D
46. B
47. C
48. B
49. C
50. D
51. A
52.A
53. D
54. A
55.D
56．to produce 57．Recognized 58．than 59．whether 60．when 61．coming 62．a 63．growth 64．but 65．has declined

第三部分写作
第一节
参考范文：
Dear John,
　I'm your schoolmate Li Hua. I have learned that you have difficulty learning Chinese, and I would like to give you some advice on this.
　　Firstly, listen to Chinese as often as possible. The first step in learning a new language is to get accustomed to the pronunciation. Secondly,devote time to memorizing characters. Characters are to Chinese what words are to English. Spend at least half an hour memorizing characters every day. Thirdly, read a lot. You can read Chinese newspapers and magazines that interest you.
　　I hope these suggestions will be of use to you.
　　Yours,
　　 Li Hua
第二节
参考范文：
【答案】Worried that I would lose my friend and ruin my image, I was hesitating.. That was exactly what I feared if I told Jane the truth. I could picture the disappointed look on her face, but what I feared more was the possibility that she would tell others I was that gossiper (搬弄是非者). Holding the phone in sweating hands, I kept tossing and turning (翻来覆去) in bed, at a loss about which on earth matters more: preserving my image or telling the truth? After a sleepless night, I pulled up my courage to speak out the truth, since my so-called image would be just a lie if I remained silent.
The next day, I went straight to Jane. I first admitted that I had been the one to break faith and hurt her, and then how I had chosen not to come forward when I had the chance. Feeling ashamed and regretful, I said sorry and didn’t dare to look Jane into the eye, ready for any harsh words from her, which I totally deserved. To my great surprise, she gave me a hug as a token of forgiveness, saying my confession (坦白) meant a lot to her. What a relief it was to clear the shame and restore the faith. We parted that day on good terms and are still friends. Never before in my life had I so firmly believed honesty is the best policy.
录音原文
Text 1
W: Congratulations, Leon! You’re chosen as a host in our school’s broadcasting station. Will you be paid each month?
M: No, but I can get two credits this term. In fact, I want to gain some practical experience from it. (1)
Text 2
M: Hey, Maggie. Eggs are still in the frying pan. They’re going to be burnt.
W: Oops, I totally forgot that. Can you turn off the gas? I’m busy with these dirty clothes. (2)
Text 3
W: I’m thinking of getting a special pet, not a dog or a cat. They’re so common.
M: How about a turtle? It’s quiet and easy to keep.
W:OK, I’ll feed one. (3)
Text 4（第4题为推断题）
M: That phone ringing all the time is driving me mad! There must be something wrong.
W: Let me check it. Believe me. Okay, it’s fixed. Here you are.
M: Bravo! You’re such an expert!
Text 5（第5题为推断题）
W: It’s the first time I’ve visited our next door. Honey, you know what? I’m shocked by the old furniture in Sophie’s room. She tells me her grandpa gave it to her.
M: Really? It could be worth a fortune. We should also leave something to our future grandchildren.
u next door 隔壁邻居；住在隔壁的人
u worth a fortune 值钱；价值不菲
That ring must be worth a fortune. 那枚戒指肯定要值好多钱。
Text 6（第6题为推断题）
M: If this blouse doesn’t fit my wife, may I return it? (7)
W: Certainly. You’ll receive a full refund within 7 days if it’s not damaged by human error. And you must show your receipt.
M: Oh, I see. But what if I just want to get it exchanged?
W: You may change it for the goods at the same or a lower price within 14 days.
M: Okay, I’ll take it. Can I pay it by credit card? (7)
W: I guess it’s OK. But you should make it clear to the cashier.
u refund 退款
u receipt收据

Text 7（第8题为推断题）
W: Excuse me, sir. Which bus should I take if I go to Central Park?
M: The No. 3 is heading in that direction. But you’ll wait at least 20 minutes for it in the rush hour.
W: That’s too long. I think I’d call a taxi.
M: Maybe it’s not a good idea, either. Taking a taxi is not worth it. It’ll take you 25 minutes there. (9) There seems to be a traffic jam. Why not walk to the park?(10) You can go straight from the opposite museum, and when you see a large parking lot, you’re almost there. That’ll take nearly 30 minutes.
W: You’re right. Although a 30-minute walk is tiring, it’s the best option for now.
M: Exactly.
W: Thank you very much.
Text 8
M: Good morning, Ms. Thomas.(13) Can I have a talk with you?
W: Yes, Eric.(11) Come in please.
M: I’ve made a tough decision. I have to give up my job now.
W: It comes as a bit of surprise. Why do you want to leave? (11)
M: My parents live in Finland. You know it’s far away. They hope I’ll work there and spend more time with them.(11)It takes me about 10 hours to fly from Shanghai to Finland each time. (12)
W: But you can visit them more often during the holidays. What about I permit you 10 more days off each year? Or I can help you apply for a pay rise. Plus, you’ll get a golden handshake if you can work in our American branch for at least 5 years. Do you want to go there? I truly appreciate your work. (13)
M: Thank you, Ms. Thomas. But I’ve already made up my mind.
W: Well, I feel sorry about it.
u golden handshake（一大笔）退职金；解雇费
Text 9
W: Colin, (15) you got the highest score on the English exam again. How I envy you!
M: You did make progress this time, especially in reading and writing parts.
W: But I’m still dissatisfied with my spoken English. It’s my biggest problem. (14)
M: Cheer up, Tina.(14) Let me help you find the right way to learn English. When you’re studying a language, the keyword is patience. It’s of the greatest importance, (15) because nobody can master a language all at once.
W: Oh, yeah. But what am I supposed to do? Find some foreign friends or go abroad to learn it?
M: Not exactly. You can just make full use of every morning to practice English. (16)
W: Should I get up earlier every day?
M: You don’t have to do so. Actually, there are indeed many chances in the morning that you can grasp to learn English. (16) For example, you can listen to English news while you are dressing and washing. At the same time, you can imitate and speak English loudly. You need to take every opportunity to learn.
W: Practice makes perfect, right?
M: You said it.
u all at once 突然
u Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧。
u You said it.你说得对。
Text 10
A new era of AI (artificial intelligence) is coming. AI has made its way into a variety of industries, which benefits both businesses and consumers. More and more companies have used it in their products, such as AlphaGo, self-driving, facial recognition, online assistants and so on. Generally, there are two types of AI: weak AI and strong AI. Weak AI is an AI system that is designed and trained to complete a specific task. For example, Apple’s Siri can answer people’s simple questions and obey a programmed order. But it can’t work without humans. Strong AI differs from weak AI in this part most. (17) Strong AI can solve problems and find solutions without humans, such as the self-driving car. (18) It can control a vehicle without human involvement, and avoid unexpected obstacles, such as passersby. As a whole, AI can make human life easy and convenient, and many experts believe the future of AI is bright. (19) But it is expensive and requires complex systems to operate. There are still many problems to solve, such as … (20)
u era 时代；年代；纪元
u AlphaGo 阿尔法狗（一款围棋人工智能程序）
u obstacle障碍
u passerby 过路人（复数形式是passersby）