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广东省东莞市虎门中学等七校2024届高三上学期联考英语试题（Word版附答案）
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命题人：长安中学高三英语备课组
（试卷满分：120 分 考试用时：120 分钟）
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
Welcme t “Cash Pr Pints Rich”, a new travel blg dedicated t sharing experiences with credit card pints and miles t help yu get big travel but fr small spend. With the right planning and maximizatin f available resurces, traveling as a cllege student may be easier than yu think.
Chengdu, China
If visiting a place with happy lcals is a pririty fr yu, there’s n better city t hit than Chengdu. It is hme t pandas and spicy things. Mrever, the city’s abundance f cultural and histrical sights, tgether with its laid-back lifestyle, make itself ne f the mst attractive and livable large cities t. Past travelers have spent, n average,￥158 n meals and abut a quarter f that n lcal transprtatin fr ne day.
Cn Da Island, Vietnam
Turism is picking up in Vietnam lately, where yu can travel fr abut ￥100 per day if yu play yur cards right. Cn Da Island Natin Park, a grup f dramatic tiny islands ff the suthern cast, is a great destinatin t see sea turtles and ther wildlife while explring the area n ft. Its thick jungle will give yu a gd chance t uncver a paradise f yur wn.
Zakynths Island, Greece
If yu’re lking fr an affrdable Eurpean summer beach vacatin, cnsider Zakynths Island. Fd is cheap and muthwatering. There are plenty f free things t d, althugh the favrite is spending time n the beautiful beaches edged by electric blue water. There are cuntless ptins fr swimming in the appealing sea, alng with charming villages and museums t explre.
New Orleans, U. S.
New Orleans is an incredibly unique place in the U.S., full f fascinating histry, absrbing culture, delicius fd, and a cnstantly buzzing nightlife scene. There are actually a cuple f hstels in and near the French Quarter that ffer reasnable accmmdatin rates fr students.
21. Hw much n average might be spent n meals and transprtatin in Chengdu per day?
A.￥13. B.￥100. C.￥158. D.￥200.
22. What d Cn Da and Zakynths Islands have in cmmn?
A. Abundant cultures. B. Free turist attractins.
C. Impressive sea views. D. Large museums.
23. What is the advantage f the French Quarter?
A. It ffers unique services fr students.
B. Hstels there are clean and mdern.
C. The price f hstels there is affrdable fr students.
D. It has the lngest histry in New Orleans.
B
I dn’t think I can recall a time when I wasn’t aware f the beauty f the cean. Grwing up in Australia, I had the gd frtune f having the sea at my side. The first time I went t Halfmn Bay, I suddenly had the feeling f nt being able t feel the grund with my feet anymre.
Fr my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken ut t the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different clrs, caves and layers f cral (珊瑚). They made such an impressin n me. When I learned that nly ne percent f Australia’s Cral Sea was prtected, I was shcked. Australian marine (海洋的) life is particularly imprtant because the reefs (暗礁) have mre marine species than any ther cuntry n earth. But sadly, nly 45% f the wrld’s reefs are cnsidered healthy.
This statistic is depressing, s it’s imprtant fr us t d everything t prtect them. The hpe that the Cral Sea remains a cmplete ecsystem has led me t take actin. I’ve becme invlved with the Prtect Our Cral Sea activity, which aims t create the largest marine park in the wrld. It wuld serve as a place where the cean’s species will all have a safe place frever.
Tgether, Angus and I created a little vide and we hpe it will inspire peple t be part f the mvement. Angus als shares many beautiful childhd memries f the cean as a yung by, wh grew up sailing, admiring the beauty f the cean, and trying t find the secrets f cean species.
24. What can we learn abut the authr frm the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1?
A. He seldm went sailing at the sea.
B. He frgt his experiences abut the cean.
C. He never went back t his hmetwn.
D. He had a wnderful impressin f Halfmn Bay.
25. What is Australian marine life like accrding t the secnd paragraph?
A. It is escaping frm the Cral Sea gradually.
B. It depends n reefs fr living greatly.
C. It may be faced with danger.
D. It is prtected better than that in ther ceans.
26. What is the aim f the Prtect Our Cral Sea activity?
A. T cntribute t a cmplete ecsystem.
B. T prevent mre marine species being endangered.
C. T set up a large nature reserve fr reefs.
D. T raise mre teenagers’ envirnmental awareness.
27. Why d Angus and the authr create a little vide?
A. T ask mre peple t take actin t prtect the marine species.
B. T inspire mre peple t study the secret f the cean.
C. T share their childhd experiences abut the cean.
D. T bring back t peple their memry f cean species.
C
While sme critics claim that histry curricula (课程) teach unnecessary cntent, thers argue that these curricula need t be mre cmprehensive. Despite nging debates abut cntent, ne universal truth remains: strng histry curricula are necessary fr develping the prductive citizens f tmrrw.
The greatest academic value that histry curricula prvide is nt the recall f imprtant dates and names. Rather, understanding the histrical inquiry prcess is the mst imprtant cmpnent. This prcess teaches students hw t becme critical thinkers and understand the dynamic nature f the telling f histry.
Thrugh strng histry curricula, students are shwn bth a variety f primary and secndary surces and are taught t critique them. This is where the histrical inquiry prcess begins. Students nt nly begin t analyze and ask questins abut the cntent, but they als learn abut the authr’s credibility and ptential bias (偏见). Students are then able t cntextualize the infrmatin they learn and can think mre critically abut histrical cntext and thse wh tell it.
With this framewrk, students can then understand the causal relatinship between human nature, values, philsphy, actins, and their cnsequences. It teaches students t recgnize recurrent themes and lessns that are necessary t understand mdern sciety. Mst imprtantly, it teaches students t develp a healthy skepticism (怀疑论) when presented with infrmatin tday because ur actins are histry in the making.
Frty years ag, renwned schlar James Fitzgerald argued that n educatin is cmplete withut the teaching f histrical inquiry. He believed that the nly way t mve frward in life is t understand what’s behind us.
Tday, this principle still hlds true. Students take bth the factual knwledge and the histrical inquiry skills they learn in the classrm and apply them t real wrld circumstances. Thrughut their lives, students wh are taught with strng histry curricula will take the lessns they learn frm ur predecessrs and becme invlved, active, prductive citizens wh want t create a histry that tmrrw’s students will be prud t learn abut.
28. What is the biggest academic significance f histry learning?
A. Passing dwn Chinese culture. B. Grasping histrical inquiry skills.
C. Making peple mre knwledgeable.D. Enriching peple’s everyday life.
29. What des the underlined wrd “critique” in paragraph 3 prbably mean?
A. Prtect. B. Cmbine. C. Cmment. D. Remember.
30. Why is James Fitzgerald mentined in the passage?
A. T stress the imprtance f histry.
B. T pint ut the essence f educatin.
C. T indicate famus peple learn frm histry.
D. T shw histry cntributes t peple’s achievements.
31. What can be the best title fr the passage?
A. It Is the Peple that Create Histry
B. Histry Pushes the Wheel f the Times
C. Histry Curricula Are Gaining Mre Attentin
D. Histry Curricula Shape Tmrrw’s Decisin Makers
D
The release f GPT-4, the latest language mdel develped by OpenAI, has raised cncerns abut its ptential impact n the jb market. In the finance industry, fears arund AI disruptin are particularly severe, as many jbs invlve the prcessing f data that culd easily be dne by machines.
This has prmpted questins abut what it means fr the CFA Institute, which ffers chartered financial analyst qualificatins t humans wh pay a cnsiderable fee t take the exams. If an AI algrithm (算法) can pass the CFA exam, it culd threaten the CFA Institute's revenue (收入) mdel and ptentially affect several hundred thusand bank emplyees.
Hwever, recent experiments have shwn that GPT-4 is nt yet capable f passing the CFA exam. The simulatin scred nly 8 ut f a pssible 24 pints, demnstrating that faking lgical thught is very different frm fake reasning thrugh the applicatin f arbitrary rules and definitins. Humans still retain an upper hand in this area.
The CFA exam relies heavily n memrizatin and pattern matching, rather than prcessing the meaning f each questin. This has allwed humans t cntinue t excel at the exam cmpared t machines that rely n algrithms and lgical deductins (推理).
While the develpment f advanced AI may pse a threat t sme industries, including finance, it appears that in the case f CFA accreditatin, humans still have the upper hand. Fr nw, thse wrking in financial regulatins and thse respnsible fr setting exams in this field can breathe a small sigh f relief knwing their jbs are safe– at least fr a little while lnger.
In cnclusin, the release f GPT-4 has sparked cncerns abut its ptential t disturb the jb market, especially in finance. Hwever, experiments have demnstrated that AI still has limitatins, particularly in areas requiring fake reasning thrugh memrized answers. While this news may reassure thse in the finance industry, there is n denying that AI technlgy cntinues t transfrm many aspects f wrk and life.
32. Why are there cncerns abut GPT-4’s impact n the jb market in finance?
A. It is capable f passing the CFA exam and taking ver jbs.
B. It culd ptentially replace humans in prcessing data.
C. The finance industry has been slw t adpt new technlgy.
D. Bank emplyees are actively prtesting against AI adptin.
33. Accrding t the passage, what skills d cmputers currently struggle with that humans excel at in the CFA exam?
A. Lgical reasning and deductin.B. Understanding financial regulatins.
C. Data prcessing and analysis.D. Memrizing and pattern matching.
34. Hw d recent experiments with GPT-4 affect the jb market in finance?
A. They demnstrate that humans’ jbs are safe fr the freseeable future.
B. They suggest that banks will sn be replacing humans with AI.
C. They prve that AI has already surpassed humans in financial analysis.
D. They have n impact n the jb market.
35. What is the prbable ptential impact f advanced AI develpment n financial regulatins?
A. It culd threaten the jb security f regulatrs.
B. It culd cause a decrease in the number f regulatins.
C. It culd increase the speed and efficiency f regulatry prcesses.
D. It culd lead t increased instances f fraud and crruptin.
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。
Hw t Handle an Argument with Yur Family Members
We’ve all been there. A relaxed evening with ur family members. A lt f laughing. And then, as if smene had sat n the TV remte and changed the channel, the md shifts. N mre warmth. Suddenly there’s shuting, a ping-png f accusatins (指责), deadly stares, and hstility (敌意) streaming frm eyes like red laser pinters. Having a cnflict with yur family members is frustrating, and yu may feel sad and depressed. 36 .
D remember that as much as it might feel this way, yu’re nt in a curt f law with yur family members. 37 . It is t restre kindness and cnnectin. Think f it this way —if smebdy wins, bth parties lse.
D try t be an advcate f thers’ feelings. 38 , try t stand in the shes f yur family members. Try t understand their immature ways.
39 . This might frighten yur family members, making them feel accused and in turn, act defensively. Example: “I was n the phne with my sister and then suddenly yu started acting like crazy ut f the blue.” Talk abut the way yu felt instead. Example: “I was n the phne with my sister and then I suddenly felt scared when I saw yu lking at me like I was in truble.”
Dn’t try t explain yurself. Yu ften want t explain yurself when having cnflicts with yur family members, but yu dn’t have time. Yu’re being cut ff and attacked again. 40 . The mre yu talk, the less yur family members seem t understand and the further away yu get frm an agreement.
A. If yu are lking fr a new relatinship
B. Dn’t attempt t prve yurself in the face f yur lved nes
C. The pint f an argument isn’t t prve the thers guilty r t win
D. Rather than ging in circles abut what yu think and hw yu feel
E. Each accusatin strikes deeper and deeper int yur sense f justice
F. Dn’t talk abut what happened as thugh yu’re simply stating the facts
G. Here are the d’s and dn’ts when yu are arguing with yur family members
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。
Every time I take time ff with my family, I tend t reflect n hw technlgy has impacted ur lives. When we g n a trip tgether, it usually takes a few days fr my kids t finally 41 the fact that they have t let g f their electrnic devices. They g thrugh a withdrawal perid (戒断期) where Mm is “the wrst” fr expecting them t g a few days withut 42 . I need t be 43 here. I am writing abut my kids but the 44 is that I 45 withdrawals as well. I find myself having t use all my willpwer just t 46 lking at emails.
It has becme a(n) 47 that vacatin time is quality family time and when we are tgether, there are n 48 . When vacatin mde sets in, it becmes easier t 49 the technlgy and enjy the mment. My children start t share stries and we find urselves having fun just spending quality time tgether. 50 , it always surprises me hw quickly we 51 t ur regular rutine nce the 52 is ver. It becmes part f my 53 nce I am back at wrk t have the phne beside me at all times.
D yu use technlgy as a tl t imprve prductivity? Or, has technlgy becme a(n) 54 that cntributes t devaluing “real life” cnnectins with the peple right in frnt f yu?
S spend 55 time with yur lved nes and becme engaged in the mment.
41. A. presentB. acceptC. checkD. discver
42. A. gamesB. hmewrkC. difficultiesD. help
43. A. flexibleB. hnestC. cnfidentD. brave
44. A. ruleB. planC. truthD. reward
45. A. experienceB. predictC. replaceD. permit
46. A. riskB. avidC. imagineD. cnsider
47. A. traditinB. instructinC. cntributinD. mtivatin.
48. A. disagreements B. emergenciesC. electrnicsD. cmpetitins
49. A. testB. recgnizeC. imprveD. frget
50. A. OtherwiseB. TherefreC. HweverD. Besides
51. A. returnB. adaptC. reactD. cmplain
52. A. wrkB. meetingC. hlidayD. relatinship
53. A. funB. slutinC. reasnD. rutine
54. A. cnditinB. addictinC. standardD. hnr
55. A. lcal B. limited C. lng D. quality
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。
The Changxin Palace Lamp frm 2000 years ag is mst likely the ldest ec-friendly light in the wrld, which is 56.__________ invaluable treasure cnsidered as “the first lamp f China”.
The gld-plated brnze lamp bears the shape f a maid n her knees 57.__________ (hld) a lamp. The lamp plate is n her left hand, while the right hand, cvered by her sleeve, 58.__________ (carry) the lampshade. The brightness f the lamp and directin f the light can be adjusted with a handle which cntrls tw mveable shades.
59.__________ (amazing), the lamp makes use f the siphn principle, with the ash flwing thrugh the maid's right arm int her bdy 60.__________ the water is stred. Such unique design can reduce dust and prevent the lamp 61.__________ plluting the indr air. Apart frm that, the six-cmpnent lamp can all be taken apart, and is easy 62.__________ (clean).
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Flame Lantern 63.__________ (inspire) by the Changxin Palace Lamp. It used transparent duble glass and a hidden channel t reduce carbn depsitin (沉积物), which was a perfect 64.__________ (cmbine) f green initiative and the Olympic spirit.
The delicate Changxin Palace Lamp prvided an insight int China’s glrius past, displaying the wisdm f ancient Chinese craftsmen, as well as China’s remarkable 65.__________ (achievement) in science and technlgy 2,000 years ag. The sculpture, vivid and elegant beauty wrk, still glitters nw.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你在某英语网站看到一个题为 “Be prepared fr the future career” 的高中生职业生涯规划的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括你的未来职业及你如何做准备。
注意：
词数80左右，标题已给出
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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。
At dawn, Taylr pened her sleepy eyes and lked ut f the windw at the fggy field belw. “NO!” she cried, nw fully awake. Buttermilk, the cw was in Mama’s daisy patch (雏菊地).
I must have frgtten t lck the gate last night, Taylr thught as she pulled a sweater ver her head. Mama was planning t sell daisy buquets (花束) at the fair next week, but Buttermilk was eating the flwers.
Taylr hurried utside and grabbed the lead rpe n the wall. “Why can’t yu stay in the field?” she called t Buttermilk as she headed acrss the yard t the daisy patch.
Buttermilk still std there chewing flwers. Annyed, Taylr thught t herself, “When I grew up, I’ll be an artist and paint pictures all day. I’ll never wn a cw. T much truble.” In truth, even at her tender age, Taylr shwed prmise as a little painter. It was mments like these that fueled Taylr’s dreams f becming an artist.
Just as Taylr was abut t thrw the lead rpe nt Buttermilk’s cllar, the family dg, Red, runded the crner f the huse. Startled, Buttermilk tk ff, tearing thrugh the daisies and acrss the yard. She finally ran thrugh the pen gate and int the field.
“Thank gdness!” Taylr said as she clsed the gate and secured the lck.
She turned t lk at the flwer garden, where mst f the daisies were either eaten r trampled (踩踏).
Mama came ut f the huse. “What’s ging n?” she asked. She lked sadly at her garden.
“I frgt t lck the gate,” Taylr said. “I’m s srry.”
“I knw yu are.” Mama sighed and gave Taylr a hug. “Yu learned an imprtant lessn tday.”
Taylr’s heart was heavy as she went back int the huse. She had t think f a way t make it up t her mther.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Be prepared fr the future career
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Suddenly, a painting n the wall caught Taylr’s eye. ___________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
The mrning f the fair, Taylr came dwnstairs t invite Mama t see the surprise. __
__________________________________________________________________________
命题人：长安中学高三英语备课组
（试卷满分：120 分 考试用时：120 分钟）
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
Welcme t “Cash Pr Pints Rich”, a new travel blg dedicated t sharing experiences with credit card pints and miles t help yu get big travel but fr small spend. With the right planning and maximizatin f available resurces, traveling as a cllege student may be easier than yu think.
Chengdu, China
If visiting a place with happy lcals is a pririty fr yu, there’s n better city t hit than Chengdu. It is hme t pandas and spicy things. Mrever, the city’s abundance f cultural and histrical sights, tgether with its laid-back lifestyle, make itself ne f the mst attractive and livable large cities t. Past travelers have spent, n average,￥158 n meals and abut a quarter f that n lcal transprtatin fr ne day.
Cn Da Island, Vietnam
Turism is picking up in Vietnam lately, where yu can travel fr abut ￥100 per day if yu play yur cards right. Cn Da Island Natin Park, a grup f dramatic tiny islands ff the suthern cast, is a great destinatin t see sea turtles and ther wildlife while explring the area n ft. Its thick jungle will give yu a gd chance t uncver a paradise f yur wn.
Zakynths Island, Greece
If yu’re lking fr an affrdable Eurpean summer beach vacatin, cnsider Zakynths Island. Fd is cheap and muthwatering. There are plenty f free things t d, althugh the favrite is spending time n the beautiful beaches edged by electric blue water. There are cuntless ptins fr swimming in the appealing sea, alng with charming villages and museums t explre.
New Orleans, U. S.
New Orleans is an incredibly unique place in the U.S., full f fascinating histry, absrbing culture, delicius fd, and a cnstantly buzzing nightlife scene. There are actually a cuple f hstels in and near the French Quarter that ffer reasnable accmmdatin rates fr students.
21. Hw much n average might be spent n meals and transprtatin in Chengdu per day?
A.￥13. B.￥100. C.￥158. D.￥200.
22. What d Cn Da and Zakynths Islands have in cmmn?
A. Abundant cultures. B. Free turist attractins.
C. Impressive sea views. D. Large museums.
23. What is the advantage f the French Quarter?
A. It ffers unique services fr students.
B. Hstels there are clean and mdern.
C. The price f hstels there is affrdable fr students.
D. It has the lngest histry in New Orleans.
B
I dn’t think I can recall a time when I wasn’t aware f the beauty f the cean. Grwing up in Australia, I had the gd frtune f having the sea at my side. The first time I went t Halfmn Bay, I suddenly had the feeling f nt being able t feel the grund with my feet anymre.
Fr my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken ut t the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different clrs, caves and layers f cral (珊瑚). They made such an impressin n me. When I learned that nly ne percent f Australia’s Cral Sea was prtected, I was shcked. Australian marine (海洋的) life is particularly imprtant because the reefs (暗礁) have mre marine species than any ther cuntry n earth. But sadly, nly 45% f the wrld’s reefs are cnsidered healthy.
This statistic is depressing, s it’s imprtant fr us t d everything t prtect them. The hpe that the Cral Sea remains a cmplete ecsystem has led me t take actin. I’ve becme invlved with the Prtect Our Cral Sea activity, which aims t create the largest marine park in the wrld. It wuld serve as a place where the cean’s species will all have a safe place frever.
Tgether, Angus and I created a little vide and we hpe it will inspire peple t be part f the mvement. Angus als shares many beautiful childhd memries f the cean as a yung by, wh grew up sailing, admiring the beauty f the cean, and trying t find the secrets f cean species.
24. What can we learn abut the authr frm the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1?
A. He seldm went sailing at the sea.
B. He frgt his experiences abut the cean.
C. He never went back t his hmetwn.
D. He had a wnderful impressin f Halfmn Bay.
25. What is Australian marine life like accrding t the secnd paragraph?
A. It is escaping frm the Cral Sea gradually.
B. It depends n reefs fr living greatly.
C. It may be faced with danger.
D. It is prtected better than that in ther ceans.
26. What is the aim f the Prtect Our Cral Sea activity?
A. T cntribute t a cmplete ecsystem.
B. T prevent mre marine species being endangered.
C. T set up a large nature reserve fr reefs.
D. T raise mre teenagers’ envirnmental awareness.
27. Why d Angus and the authr create a little vide?
A. T ask mre peple t take actin t prtect the marine species.
B. T inspire mre peple t study the secret f the cean.
C. T share their childhd experiences abut the cean.
D. T bring back t peple their memry f cean species.
C
While sme critics claim that histry curricula (课程) teach unnecessary cntent, thers argue that these curricula need t be mre cmprehensive. Despite nging debates abut cntent, ne universal truth remains: strng histry curricula are necessary fr develping the prductive citizens f tmrrw.
The greatest academic value that histry curricula prvide is nt the recall f imprtant dates and names. Rather, understanding the histrical inquiry prcess is the mst imprtant cmpnent. This prcess teaches students hw t becme critical thinkers and understand the dynamic nature f the telling f histry.
Thrugh strng histry curricula, students are shwn bth a variety f primary and secndary surces and are taught t critique them. This is where the histrical inquiry prcess begins. Students nt nly begin t analyze and ask questins abut the cntent, but they als learn abut the authr’s credibility and ptential bias (偏见). Students are then able t cntextualize the infrmatin they learn and can think mre critically abut histrical cntext and thse wh tell it.
With this framewrk, students can then understand the causal relatinship between human nature, values, philsphy, actins, and their cnsequences. It teaches students t recgnize recurrent themes and lessns that are necessary t understand mdern sciety. Mst imprtantly, it teaches students t develp a healthy skepticism (怀疑论) when presented with infrmatin tday because ur actins are histry in the making.
Frty years ag, renwned schlar James Fitzgerald argued that n educatin is cmplete withut the teaching f histrical inquiry. He believed that the nly way t mve frward in life is t understand what’s behind us.
Tday, this principle still hlds true. Students take bth the factual knwledge and the histrical inquiry skills they learn in the classrm and apply them t real wrld circumstances. Thrughut their lives, students wh are taught with strng histry curricula will take the lessns they learn frm ur predecessrs and becme invlved, active, prductive citizens wh want t create a histry that tmrrw’s students will be prud t learn abut.
28. What is the biggest academic significance f histry learning?
A. Passing dwn Chinese culture. B. Grasping histrical inquiry skills.
C. Making peple mre knwledgeable.D. Enriching peple’s everyday life.
29. What des the underlined wrd “critique” in paragraph 3 prbably mean?
A. Prtect. B. Cmbine. C. Cmment. D. Remember.
30. Why is James Fitzgerald mentined in the passage?
A. T stress the imprtance f histry.
B. T pint ut the essence f educatin.
C. T indicate famus peple learn frm histry.
D. T shw histry cntributes t peple’s achievements.
31. What can be the best title fr the passage?
A. It Is the Peple that Create Histry
B. Histry Pushes the Wheel f the Times
C. Histry Curricula Are Gaining Mre Attentin
D. Histry Curricula Shape Tmrrw’s Decisin Makers
D
The release f GPT-4, the latest language mdel develped by OpenAI, has raised cncerns abut its ptential impact n the jb market. In the finance industry, fears arund AI disruptin are particularly severe, as many jbs invlve the prcessing f data that culd easily be dne by machines.
This has prmpted questins abut what it means fr the CFA Institute, which ffers chartered financial analyst qualificatins t humans wh pay a cnsiderable fee t take the exams. If an AI algrithm (算法) can pass the CFA exam, it culd threaten the CFA Institute's revenue (收入) mdel and ptentially affect several hundred thusand bank emplyees.
Hwever, recent experiments have shwn that GPT-4 is nt yet capable f passing the CFA exam. The simulatin scred nly 8 ut f a pssible 24 pints, demnstrating that faking lgical thught is very different frm fake reasning thrugh the applicatin f arbitrary rules and definitins. Humans still retain an upper hand in this area.
The CFA exam relies heavily n memrizatin and pattern matching, rather than prcessing the meaning f each questin. This has allwed humans t cntinue t excel at the exam cmpared t machines that rely n algrithms and lgical deductins (推理).
While the develpment f advanced AI may pse a threat t sme industries, including finance, it appears that in the case f CFA accreditatin, humans still have the upper hand. Fr nw, thse wrking in financial regulatins and thse respnsible fr setting exams in this field can breathe a small sigh f relief knwing their jbs are safe– at least fr a little while lnger.
In cnclusin, the release f GPT-4 has sparked cncerns abut its ptential t disturb the jb market, especially in finance. Hwever, experiments have demnstrated that AI still has limitatins, particularly in areas requiring fake reasning thrugh memrized answers. While this news may reassure thse in the finance industry, there is n denying that AI technlgy cntinues t transfrm many aspects f wrk and life.
32. Why are there cncerns abut GPT-4’s impact n the jb market in finance?
A. It is capable f passing the CFA exam and taking ver jbs.
B. It culd ptentially replace humans in prcessing data.
C. The finance industry has been slw t adpt new technlgy.
D. Bank emplyees are actively prtesting against AI adptin.
33. Accrding t the passage, what skills d cmputers currently struggle with that humans excel at in the CFA exam?
A. Lgical reasning and deductin.B. Understanding financial regulatins.
C. Data prcessing and analysis.D. Memrizing and pattern matching.
34. Hw d recent experiments with GPT-4 affect the jb market in finance?
A. They demnstrate that humans’ jbs are safe fr the freseeable future.
B. They suggest that banks will sn be replacing humans with AI.
C. They prve that AI has already surpassed humans in financial analysis.
D. They have n impact n the jb market.
35. What is the prbable ptential impact f advanced AI develpment n financial regulatins?
A. It culd threaten the jb security f regulatrs.
B. It culd cause a decrease in the number f regulatins.
C. It culd increase the speed and efficiency f regulatry prcesses.
D. It culd lead t increased instances f fraud and crruptin.
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。
Hw t Handle an Argument with Yur Family Members
We’ve all been there. A relaxed evening with ur family members. A lt f laughing. And then, as if smene had sat n the TV remte and changed the channel, the md shifts. N mre warmth. Suddenly there’s shuting, a ping-png f accusatins (指责), deadly stares, and hstility (敌意) streaming frm eyes like red laser pinters. Having a cnflict with yur family members is frustrating, and yu may feel sad and depressed. 36 .
D remember that as much as it might feel this way, yu’re nt in a curt f law with yur family members. 37 . It is t restre kindness and cnnectin. Think f it this way —if smebdy wins, bth parties lse.
D try t be an advcate f thers’ feelings. 38 , try t stand in the shes f yur family members. Try t understand their immature ways.
39 . This might frighten yur family members, making them feel accused and in turn, act defensively. Example: “I was n the phne with my sister and then suddenly yu started acting like crazy ut f the blue.” Talk abut the way yu felt instead. Example: “I was n the phne with my sister and then I suddenly felt scared when I saw yu lking at me like I was in truble.”
Dn’t try t explain yurself. Yu ften want t explain yurself when having cnflicts with yur family members, but yu dn’t have time. Yu’re being cut ff and attacked again. 40 . The mre yu talk, the less yur family members seem t understand and the further away yu get frm an agreement.
A. If yu are lking fr a new relatinship
B. Dn’t attempt t prve yurself in the face f yur lved nes
C. The pint f an argument isn’t t prve the thers guilty r t win
D. Rather than ging in circles abut what yu think and hw yu feel
E. Each accusatin strikes deeper and deeper int yur sense f justice
F. Dn’t talk abut what happened as thugh yu’re simply stating the facts
G. Here are the d’s and dn’ts when yu are arguing with yur family members
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。
Every time I take time ff with my family, I tend t reflect n hw technlgy has impacted ur lives. When we g n a trip tgether, it usually takes a few days fr my kids t finally 41 the fact that they have t let g f their electrnic devices. They g thrugh a withdrawal perid (戒断期) where Mm is “the wrst” fr expecting them t g a few days withut 42 . I need t be 43 here. I am writing abut my kids but the 44 is that I 45 withdrawals as well. I find myself having t use all my willpwer just t 46 lking at emails.
It has becme a(n) 47 that vacatin time is quality family time and when we are tgether, there are n 48 . When vacatin mde sets in, it becmes easier t 49 the technlgy and enjy the mment. My children start t share stries and we find urselves having fun just spending quality time tgether. 50 , it always surprises me hw quickly we 51 t ur regular rutine nce the 52 is ver. It becmes part f my 53 nce I am back at wrk t have the phne beside me at all times.
D yu use technlgy as a tl t imprve prductivity? Or, has technlgy becme a(n) 54 that cntributes t devaluing “real life” cnnectins with the peple right in frnt f yu?
S spend 55 time with yur lved nes and becme engaged in the mment.
41. A. presentB. acceptC. checkD. discver
42. A. gamesB. hmewrkC. difficultiesD. help
43. A. flexibleB. hnestC. cnfidentD. brave
44. A. ruleB. planC. truthD. reward
45. A. experienceB. predictC. replaceD. permit
46. A. riskB. avidC. imagineD. cnsider
47. A. traditinB. instructinC. cntributinD. mtivatin.
48. A. disagreements B. emergenciesC. electrnicsD. cmpetitins
49. A. testB. recgnizeC. imprveD. frget
50. A. OtherwiseB. TherefreC. HweverD. Besides
51. A. returnB. adaptC. reactD. cmplain
52. A. wrkB. meetingC. hlidayD. relatinship
53. A. funB. slutinC. reasnD. rutine
54. A. cnditinB. addictinC. standardD. hnr
55. A. lcal B. limited C. lng D. quality
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。
The Changxin Palace Lamp frm 2000 years ag is mst likely the ldest ec-friendly light in the wrld, which is 56.__________ invaluable treasure cnsidered as “the first lamp f China”.
The gld-plated brnze lamp bears the shape f a maid n her knees 57.__________ (hld) a lamp. The lamp plate is n her left hand, while the right hand, cvered by her sleeve, 58.__________ (carry) the lampshade. The brightness f the lamp and directin f the light can be adjusted with a handle which cntrls tw mveable shades.
59.__________ (amazing), the lamp makes use f the siphn principle, with the ash flwing thrugh the maid's right arm int her bdy 60.__________ the water is stred. Such unique design can reduce dust and prevent the lamp 61.__________ plluting the indr air. Apart frm that, the six-cmpnent lamp can all be taken apart, and is easy 62.__________ (clean).
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Flame Lantern 63.__________ (inspire) by the Changxin Palace Lamp. It used transparent duble glass and a hidden channel t reduce carbn depsitin (沉积物), which was a perfect 64.__________ (cmbine) f green initiative and the Olympic spirit.
The delicate Changxin Palace Lamp prvided an insight int China’s glrius past, displaying the wisdm f ancient Chinese craftsmen, as well as China’s remarkable 65.__________ (achievement) in science and technlgy 2,000 years ag. The sculpture, vivid and elegant beauty wrk, still glitters nw.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你在某英语网站看到一个题为 “Be prepared fr the future career” 的高中生职业生涯规划的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括你的未来职业及你如何做准备。
注意：
词数80左右，标题已给出
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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。
At dawn, Taylr pened her sleepy eyes and lked ut f the windw at the fggy field belw. “NO!” she cried, nw fully awake. Buttermilk, the cw was in Mama’s daisy patch (雏菊地).
I must have frgtten t lck the gate last night, Taylr thught as she pulled a sweater ver her head. Mama was planning t sell daisy buquets (花束) at the fair next week, but Buttermilk was eating the flwers.
Taylr hurried utside and grabbed the lead rpe n the wall. “Why can’t yu stay in the field?” she called t Buttermilk as she headed acrss the yard t the daisy patch.
Buttermilk still std there chewing flwers. Annyed, Taylr thught t herself, “When I grew up, I’ll be an artist and paint pictures all day. I’ll never wn a cw. T much truble.” In truth, even at her tender age, Taylr shwed prmise as a little painter. It was mments like these that fueled Taylr’s dreams f becming an artist.
Just as Taylr was abut t thrw the lead rpe nt Buttermilk’s cllar, the family dg, Red, runded the crner f the huse. Startled, Buttermilk tk ff, tearing thrugh the daisies and acrss the yard. She finally ran thrugh the pen gate and int the field.
“Thank gdness!” Taylr said as she clsed the gate and secured the lck.
She turned t lk at the flwer garden, where mst f the daisies were either eaten r trampled (踩踏).
Mama came ut f the huse. “What’s ging n?” she asked. She lked sadly at her garden.
“I frgt t lck the gate,” Taylr said. “I’m s srry.”
“I knw yu are.” Mama sighed and gave Taylr a hug. “Yu learned an imprtant lessn tday.”
Taylr’s heart was heavy as she went back int the huse. She had t think f a way t make it up t her mther.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Be prepared fr the future career
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Suddenly, a painting n the wall caught Taylr’s eye. ___________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
The mrning f the fair, Taylr came dwnstairs t invite Mama t see the surprise. __
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