1 . 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。

(创编题) Someday, if future forms of intelligent life look for evidence of human     1     (exist) in the 20th and 21st centuries, they should have an easy time finding us in the geologic record. Just look for the plastic.

Between 1950 and. 2021, humanity produced about 11 billion metric tons of virgin plastic,     2     is the weight of 110, 000 U. S. aircraft carriers. Plastic waste     3     (threat) ecosystem health, biodiversity and efforts to address climate change, and it is also     4     health concern and environmental- justice issue.

Some people might be surprised that     5     (ban) single- use items wouldn’t be the most effective solution, though these plastics make     6     a large share of the plastic waste in rivers and oceans. Policy bans,     7     (benefit) as they would be, would not move the needle as much as other measures. And it is essential to move the needle.

The United States, which produces more plastic compared with any other country, has a responsibility to lead the world     8     the right direction. Facing up to the powerful fossil fuel industry won’t be easy,     9     this is an extraordinary opportunity. We know that if we do nothing, we’ll bury     10     (us) under mountains of plastic. But if we try, we can rewrite the geologic record of our planet. We can end plastic pollution on Earth.

2 . In March 2023, a group of computer scientists at Microsoft Research published an assessment of OpenAI’s new chatbot, GPT-4. The team report drew global attention to one test in particular. They put this question to GPT-4.

Here we have a book, nine eggs, a laptop, a bottle and a nail. Please tell me how to stack (摞起) them onto each other in a stable manner.

This is not an essay question. Nor is it a story problem. It is a practical problem requiring common sense and even original thought.

Earlier versions of the chatbot gave absurd answers (such as stacking the nine eggs on top of each other). But GPT-4’s answer called for placing the eggs in a three-by-three arrangement between the book and the laptop. The egg layer supports the book, whose weight secures the eggs in place. The book in turn supports the bottle and nail. This answer, praised as a success, resulted in the current global wave of AI anxiety. It has led discussions about how large language models (LLMs) are able to perform creative tasks.

The egg-stacking puzzle is an example of a functional fixedness problem. As described by Gestalt psychologist Karl Duncker in a 1945 paper, these ask the solver to complete a task with a given set of objects. The solution includes using some of the objects in unusual or creative ways.

By 2022, LLMs were being trained on as many as 17 trillion words of human-generated text, mainly from the Internet. It’s all but certain that GPT-4 encountered functional fixedness problems in its training.

Are LLMs truly original, or are they just plagiarists (剽窃者) good at covering their tracks? There’s nothing completely new under the sun. Edison did not invent the light bulb; he improved it. Most so-called creators apply knowledge from different fields to a problem and arrive at a solution. It’s more a matter of making relevant connections than of creating something completely new. If LLMs are indeed developing the ability to make relevant connections, that would be a great — and worrying — development.

1. What do we know about the question put to GPT-4?

A．It is rather pointed.	B．It is a math problem.
C．It is a bit challenging.	D．It is about text processing.

2. What did GPT-4’s answer lead to?

A．Widespread praise from experts.

B．Growing worry among the public.

C．A heated discussion on where AI will go.

D．An understanding of why AI should be developed.

3. Which of the following can best describe GPT-4’s answer?

A．It has beaten human intelligence.

B．It can hardly be put into practice.

C．It is based on previous training.

D．It is completely original.

4. What is mainly stressed in the last paragraph?

A．The need to have great creators.	B．The importance of being original.
C．The difficulty of creating something new.	D．The power of making relevant connections.

3 . Mickelson Trail Biking Day Tour

Spending an afternoon biking a part of the 109-mile Mickelson rail trail is a fantastic way to see the Black Hills!

Depending on the desired tour length, you can choose from a short ride to the entire 109-mile length! However, for most people, the section of the trail from Rochford to Hill City makes for a nice day’s ride. This 22.5-mile part of the trail owns numerous tunnels, railroad bridges, and breathtaking scenery. There is a several-mile climb at a very low grade, so if that doesn’t match with your vacation preferences, there’s an option to do an 18-mile downhill part instead!

This is typically run as a private tour with just your group or family, and because of that, we have to charge a single-person supplement of $125 if you are traveling alone, since it will likely just be yourself and a guide.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Pricing and what’s included

1 person: $175 + supplement

2 persons: $299 per person

3 — 4 persons: $249 per person

Large groups: Please ask for additional discounts

All prices include bike rental, helmets, private guide, onboard snacks, drinks and picnic lunch.

Other things to know

This tour can be combined with other activities, like spending the morning at Devils Tower, stopping by Mt Rushmore, or visiting the wineries and breweries (啤酒厂) after the ride in Hill City! Just email and tell us your thoughts and we’ll help you design a day that is perfect for your group!

1. Which ride does the text suggest for most people?

A．The 18-mile ride.	B．The 22.5-mile ride.
C．The 40.5-mile ride.	D．The 109-mile ride.

2. How much would a single person pay for the biking tour?

A．$175.

B．$249.

C．$299.

D．$300.

3. What do we know about the biking tour?

A．It can last for several days.	B．It begins early in the morning.
C．It can include additional activities.	D．It requires people to bring their bikes.

4 . 为进一步提升学生英语学习兴趣，增强语言表达能力，拓展国际文化视野，你校拟邀请来自英国的Mr. Aman老师到校任教。假如你是李华，请你代表学生会给他写封欢迎信，内容包括：
1.对他来校任教表示欢迎；
2.介绍你校学生英语学习情况；
3.对老师任教的美好前景进行展望。
注意: 写作词数应为80个左右。
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5 . 阅读下面材料，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 CunBA basketball tournament, one of China’s popular grassroots sports competitions, plans more interactions with NBA     1     (profession) in the current season. More than 600 teams from 24 provincial-level regions, half of     2     players must be farmers, have registered for this year’s event.

The basketball games,     3     (origin) held to mark a local festival that falls on the sixth day of the sixth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, went viral in 2022. In 2023,     4     event received over 55 billion views, further strengthening its status     5     a cultural and sporting phenomenon.

The CunBA phenomenon has not only boosted the local economy, but contributed to the overall development of the villages and the     6     (surround) regions as well.

At the grassroots level, sports events     7     (combine) with entertainment activities are driving local cultural and tourism development in a number of regions across the country. In Wenchang, Hainan province, a volleyball competition     8     (feature) a range of playing styles attracted wide participation.

On this year’s opening day, singers     9     (perform), with the aim of conveying cultural confidence to the audience and improving awareness of preserving traditional culture, according to the organizers, who hope that such activities will attract even     10     (many) visitors to the games.

6 . Haniya heard the news that her sister was getting married. She was _______, dancing around the house. However, anxiety and stress set in when she learned that for some reason, the wedding date had been _______, and it was now scheduled for the same week as her exams.

Haniya’s parents suggested that she _______ her exams wholeheartedly before the wedding day, but she felt _______. She eagerly looked forward to her sister’s wedding, while _______, the coming exams weighed heavily on her.

The family’s house was full of guests, with Haniya’s younger cousins running around. In contrast, Haniya stayed in a room, surrounded by _______. It was also _______ for her to miss shopping for clothes with her family and dinners at her relatives’ homes due to her _______ to studying.

As the exams drew nearer, Haniya’s anxiety grew, casting _______ on her ability to juggle (尽力应付)both responsibilities. However, as the crucial week approached, things began to ________. Haniya skillfully and wisely ________ her finals and wedding functions. By prioritizing her studies when needed, she excelled in her exams and wholeheartedly enjoyed her sister’s wedding.

This experience illuminated (说明) Haniya’s potential for ________ time management, confirming that life’s ________ can be overcome through careful planning and sacrifices. It also revealed her ability to stay ________ in the face of distractions. Haniya now believes she can navigate (正确应对) even the most ________ situations that call for effective time management and stress-handling abilities.

1.

A．as busy as a bee

B．as free as wind

C．green with envy

D．on cloud nine

2.

A．fixed

B．changed

C．canceled

D．announced

3.

A．prepare for

B．take in

C．pull up

D．get through

4.

A．forced

B．ignored

C．lost

D．torn

5.

A．in other words

B．on the other hand

C．in a similar way

D．by all means

6.

A．sweets

B．gifts

C．books

D．students

7.

A．heart-breaking

B．risk-taking

C．face-saving

D．breath-taking

8.

A．permission

B．commitment

C．motivation

D．flexibility

9.

A．doubt

B．hope

C．surprise

D．boredom

10.

A．turn up

B．take off

C．take a downturn

D．fall into place

11.

A．balanced

B．restored

C．identified

D．improved

12.

A．independent

B．advanced

C．effective

D．undisturbed

13.

A．limitation

B．disadvantages

C．challenges

D．uncertainty

14.

A．unattended

B．focused

C．remarkable

D．optimistic

15.

A．disappointing

B．dangerous

C．embarrassing

D．difficult

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．The supply distribution.

B．The city marathon.

C．The changeable weather.

2. When did the woman complete her course?

A．Around 10:00.

B．Around 8:00.

C．Around 12:00.

3. What was the weather like in the morning?

A．Windy.

B．Sunny.

C．Cloudy.

4. What will the man probably do next year?

A．Work as a volunteer.

B．Run a race.

C．Join the law office.

8 . 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。

Even with trickling rain, Paris has delivered on its promise of raising the curtain on the 2024 Olympics     1     its uniquely romantic manner.

Not the traditional way, not the safest way,     2     certainly the most Parisian way—the French capital wowed the world by turning the picturesque central section of the River Seine into a giant open-air theater. Eighty-five boats     3    (carry) athletes from 205 countries sailed into the Olympic spotlight, cheered on by people watching from both banks of the river, and from balconies and windows.

For the first time in the history of modern Olympics, the Games’ opening ceremony     4    (move) out of a stadium and took place in the heart of the host city, making the celebrations and artistic performances     5    (access) to many more people     6     the traditional stadium crowd.

The bold innovation, overcoming numerous challenges,     7    (success) took shape on the world’s biggest stage,     8     world-famous singers such as Lady Gaga and Celine Dion performed to rouse reactions from spectators, echoing Paris 2024’s official slogan “Games Wide Open”.

Beginning from the Austerlitz Bridge, the parade of athletes, sailed along the Seine, passing numerous monuments on both banks and 12 artistic tableaux(舞台场景)     9    (set) in the water and on land, as if the Olympians were revisiting the country’s rich history and cultural heritage.

French President Emmanuel Macron then declared the opening of the Games, kicking off     10     spectacular light show featuring laser beams shot from the Eiffel Tower that illuminated the Parisian night.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the speakers get to the airport?

A．By subway.

B．By bus.

C．By taxi.

2. Who is Jimmy probably?

A．The woman’s son.

B．The woman’s husband.

C．The flight attendant.

3. Which city is the speakers’ destination?

A．San Francisco.

B．Los Angeles.

C．Seattle.

4. What is the man going to do next?

A．Book another flight.

B．Get all the tickets.

C．Run to check in.

10 . 迈克(Mike)总是善于提出新想法。(汉译英)
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