1、2023北京西城高三二模英 语2023.5本试卷共14页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One of the best feelings is knowing that I have made a(n) _1_ impact on another persons life.During my freshman year, I g
2、ot my first real job at Dunkin Donuts. I quickly became aware that customers_2_was important, so I tried to provide the best service that I could. I still remember one customer vividly, an elderly gentleman named Frank. He came in every Sunday afternoon and ordered a medium coffee with two old-fashi
3、oned donuts. Immediately after I saw him pull into the parking lot, I _3_ his order, having it ready by the time he walked in. If I had no other work to do, I sat and talked with him. We learned a lot about each other. I could not help feeling sorry for him because his wife had recently passed away.
4、After a year of working every weekend, I eventually decided to leave and turned in my two-week notice. The most difficult part of _4_ was not telling my boss, but informing Frank. I felt like I was _5_ him. When I finally brought it up, he _6_ replied,“Oh, thats too bad. Im sure that the staff will
5、miss you.”I began to think that our visits held no real importance to him, and that he would be just as_7_ enjoying his food alone. _8_, on my last day, Frank came in with a card that simply read, “Your kindness during the time we have spent together is heartwarming. You had no _9 _ to speak a word
6、to me, let alone show a real interest in our conversations. Few things have brought me more pleasure than our weekly visits. Thank you.”A amount of _10 _ I received for such minor efforts is mind-blowing. Giving up my weekends for a year was a small price to pay to grasp the remarkable effects of ki
7、ndness.1. A. obviousB. simpleC. immediateD. positive2. A. conditionB. appearanceC. satisfactionD. behavior3. A. tookB. preparedC. followedD. accepted4. A. quittingB. agreeingC. rememberingD. serving5. A. embarrassingB. ignoringC. cheatingD. abandoning6. A. firmlyB. calmlyC. angrilyD. sadly7. A. conf
8、identB. excitedC. contentD. interested8. A. MeanwhileB. ThereforeC. MoreoverD. However9. A. dutyB. rightC. excuseD. intention10. A. admirationB. expectationC. appreciationD. instruction第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。AMany common thing
9、s around the house are very useful. For example, warm water can be used for cleaning. When salt is put_11_warm water, it can help ease a sore throat. Warm water can also be used to make an orange taste better. The secret is the warmth of the water. The fruit becomes sweeter, _12_the warm water lower
10、s its level of sourness. Another example is _13_ you can try a banana peel when your shoes look dirty. The tannin in the peel works like magic, making your shoes shiny and bright!BNot all inventions have been the result of a _14_ (care) plan. In the 1940s, an American scientist, Percy Spencer, was t
11、rying to make a machine, with the hope that it_15_ (use) radio waves to detect warplanes. One day, after the experiment, Spencer found that a chocolate bar in his pocket had melted. Spencer then placed some corn in front of the machine. Soon, the corn was popping everywhere. Thus, the microwave oven
12、（微波炉）_16_（invent）by chanceCA group of large white birds with black faces appear in the sky. There are only about six hundred of them _17_ (leave) in the world. These beautiful black-faced spoonbills are some of the worlds rarest birds. The birds_18_ (fly)all the way from their summer home to this we
13、tland, _19_ they will spend the winter. Now, they circle and land. Many people are crowding by the lake and then begin to shoot them. Is this the end for the spoonbills? No. The people are bird-watchers, _20_ (shoot) photographs.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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
14、，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATEAN is committed to giving students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience studying abroad in a new and exciting culture. We recognize that in many instances additional funding is necessary to make the study abroad experience both affordable and realistic. These scholarships w
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20、ties, achievement in leadership skills, awareness of the value of international education and the personal essay.l No interview required.APPLICATION DEADLINEJune 1,20232121. TEAN can help students_.A. travel abroadB. save money for the futureC. experience overseas educationD. understand popular fore
21、ign culture22. To get the TEAN Full Ride Scholarship, a student must_.A.be an American citizenB. submit an application by June 1,2023C. fill out the Statement from University formD. turn in an application twice during an application cycle23.An applicant going for the full ride scholarship is more li
22、kely to be accepted, if _.A. he performs well academicallyB. he does excellently in the interviewC. he chooses a program unrelated to his majorD. he obtains an outstanding recommendation essayBI wrestled her to the ground for the keys, literally. Indeed, when she opened the door to leave the house a
23、t 11 pm for the movies despite my words, I actually wrestled my 16-year-old daughter to the ground.I did not know how to deal with a rebellious（叛逆的）teenager. We are a family of strong wills, from the top down. All my kids had pushed and argued. Everyone “kind of” followed the rules. As they got olde
24、r, especially when they hit high school, I saw the power shifting, but it hadnt been so obvious. I had not seen much in-your-face rebellion.Until this happened.I called Amy Speidel, a wise and practical parenting expert. She stayed on the phone with me and listened to my wild complaint about my disr
25、espectful kid. She listened for almost two hours and then gave me some suggestions.Amy told me that my daughters behavior was developmentally appropriate-she was supposed to test the boundaries. Amy also said that it was great that my daughter would be able to stand up for herself in a relationship
26、that wasnt working.Those comments really made me feel awful. I hadnt considered anything positive about her behavior-but outside of our mother-daughter relationship, I would never want to devalue my daughters strong will.After talking with Amy, I realized that I was the one who needed help understan
27、ding discipline vs control. Honestly, I did hate that the responsibility was on me. I wanted permission to scream and punish. But I listened to Amy and heres what I learned.1. My daughters behavior was normal. That eased my fears that I had raised a terrible human and failed as a mother.2.My daughte
28、rs strong personality was a strength. That revelation was a huge gift. I value her qualities but dont want them used against me. I will soften my response and listen to her.3. I went crazy. In fact, I crossed a line. And that happens. But I learned to apologize and reset so that we could move forwar
29、d.My job, therefore, is to learn new responses that offer my daughter options and realistic consequences, not empty threats. And hopefully, this will change my relationship with my daughter.24.What is the actual reason the author had a fight with her daughter?A. The daughter wouldnt give her the key
30、s.B. The daughter didnt come back until 11 pm.C. The daughter insisted on going out late at night.D. The daughter wanted to go to the movies with friends.25.The comments made the author feel“awful”because_.A. she had helped her daughter to test boundariesB. she didnt treasure the mother-daughter rel
31、ationshipC. she thought Amy was criticizing her daughters upbringingD. she hadnt noticed the desirable aspects of her daughters behavior26.After the phone call, the author learned that_.A. her daughters strong character should be softenedB. she should constructively deal with conflictC. her daughter
32、 should control her behaviorD. she should admit her failure as a mother27.According to Amy, what should the author say if the same situation happens again?A. “Do you really think you can just walk out the door like that?”B. “Its not safe to be out so late. What about tomorrow afternoon?”C. “It doesn
33、t matter whether you go out or not. I will support you.”D. “You have been disrespectful and cant go out tonight. Is that clear?”CLaughing together is an important way for people to connect and bond. And though the causes of laughter can vary widely across individuals and groups, the sound of a laugh
34、 is usually recognizable between people belonging to different cultures.But what about animals? Do they “laugh”? And are the causes of animal and human laughter alike? In humans, people may laugh when they hear a joke, or when they see something that they think is funny, though its unknown if animal
35、s intelligence includes what humans would call a sense of humor.However, many animals produce sounds during play that are unique to that pleasant social interaction. Researchers consider such vocalizations to be similar to human laughter. Recently, scientists investigated play vocalization to see ho
36、w common it was among animals. The team identified 65 species that “laughed”while playing-most were mammals（哺乳动物）， but a few bird species demonstrated playful laughter too. Reports of playful laughter were notably absent in studies describing fish, perhaps because there is some question as to whethe
37、r or not play exists at all in that animal group. This new study could help scientists to analyze the origins of human laughter.But how can we identify play? Unlike fighting, play is usually repetitive and happens independently of other social behaviors, said lead study author Sasha Winkler, a docto
38、r of biological anthropology at the University of California. When it comes to identifying it, “you know it when you see it,” Winkler told Live Science. One sign is that primates-our closest relatives-have a “play face” that is similar to the expressions of humans who are playing.When Winkler previo
39、usly worked with rhesus macaques, she had noticed that the monkeys panted（喘气）quietly while playing. Many other primates are also known to vocalize during play, she said, so a hypothesis (laughter in humans is thought to have originated during play) supported by the play-related panting laughter of m
40、any primate species was put forward.People now still laugh during play, but we also integrate laughter into language and non-play behaviors, using laughter in diverse ways to express a range of emotions that may be positive or negative. Human laughter notably differs from other animals laughter in a
41、nother important way: its volume. People broadcast their laughter loudly, often as a way of establishing inclusion. By comparison, when most animals laugh, the sound is very quiet-just loud enough to be heard by the laughers partner.“Its really fascinating that so many animals have a similar functio
42、n of vocalization during play,” Winkler told Live Science. “But we do have these unique parts of human laughter that are also an important area for future study.”28. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To explain causes of animal and human laughter.B. To assess complexities regarding animal l
43、aughter.C. To present findings on the existence of animal laughter.D. To analyze differences between animal and human laughter.29.What can we learn from this passage?A. Animal laughter is even noticeable in fish.B. Animal laughter is hard to recognize during play.C. People have learned to combine pl
44、ay with laughter.D. People laugh loudly because they want to involve others.30. What is probably the focus of future study on laughter?A. Distinctive features of human laughter.B. Different functions of animal laughter.C. The origin and development of human laughter.D. The relationship between anima
45、l laughter and intelligence.DFaced with an attempt by a new chatbot to imitate（模仿）his own songs，the musician Nick Cave delivered a strong response: it was “an absolutely horrible attempt”.He understood that AI was in its babyhood, but could only conclude that the true horror might be that “it will f
46、orever be in its babyhood”. While a robot might one day be able to create a song, he wrote, it would never grow beyond “a kind of burlesque（滑稽的模仿）”，because robots-being composed of data-are unable to suffer, while songs arise out of suffering.Fans of Cave and his band will agree that his music is in
47、imitable, but that doesnt mean they would necessarily be able to tell the difference. A few days before Caves remarks, experts were asked to distinguish between four genuine artworks and their AI imitations. Their conclusions were wrong five times out of 12, and they were only unitedly right in one
48、of the four picture comparisons.These are party games, but they point to an unfolding challenge that must be managed as a matter of urgency because, like it or not, AI art is upon us. The arrival of the human-impersonating ChatGPT might have increased general awareness, but artists across a wide ran
49、ge of disciplines are already exploring its potential, with the dancer Wayne McGregor and Londons Young Vic Theatre among those who have created AI-based works.A strongly-worded report from Communications and Digital Committee (CDC) issued a wake-up call to the government, urging it to raise its gam
50、e in educating future generations of tech-savvy professionals, and tackling key regulatory challenges. These included reviewing reforms to intellectual property law, strengthening the rights of performers and artists, and taking action to support the creative sector in adapting to the disturbances c
51、aused by swift and stormy technological change.While developing AI is important, it should not be pursued at all costs, the CDC stressed. It deplored the failure of the Department for Digital, Culture, and Media to offer a defence against proposed changes to intellectual property law that would give
52、 copyright exemption（版权豁免）to any work，anywhere in the world，involving AI text and data mining.The challenges of AI are both philosophical, as Cave suggested, and practical. They will unfold over the short and long term. State-of-the-art creative industries have a key role to play in shaping and expl
53、oring the philosophical ones, but they must have the practical help they require to survive and be successful. They need it now.31.Why does the author mention the four picture comparisons in Paragraph 2?A. To stress the similarities between AI art and human art.B. To argue that human art will be rep
54、laced by AI art.C. To prove AI is stretching the boundaries of art.D. To imply AI art cannot be underestimated.32. What does the underlined word “deplored”in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Clearly analyzed.B. Bravely suffered.C. Strongly criticized.D. Accurately perceived.33.What can be inferred from
55、the passage?A. Some artists see AI as a tool even though it is a threat.B. Creative industries are responsible for causing the AI problem.C. Tech professionals need more training to better understand AI art.D. The quality of AI art dismisses concerns about intellectual property.34.Which would be the
56、 best title for the passage?A. The Creative Thief: AI Makes Perfect ArtB. AI in Art: A Battle That Must Be FoughtC. Threat or Opportunity: The Impact of AI on ArtD. The Rise of AI Art: What It Means to Human Artists第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。As a docto
57、r, I can give you a lot of useful advice about how to get healthy and stay that way, but you dont need me to tell you that exercise is good for you. Staying active can benefit the heart, the waistline, even the mind._35_More than 60% of American adults dont exercise regularly, and many say they dont
58、 exercise at all. More than 72 million are overweight, and almost all of them would like to lose the extra pounds. So, if exercise is such a good idea, why dont more people do it?_36_Even as I write this, I am watching my two-year-old run around in circles. Kids seem to be born in constant motion, b
59、ut along the way that behavior changes.The slowdown occurs for most at the beginning of college. Academic pressure and lack of organized sports are certainly part of the problem. A bigger part may be looking at life changes as an occasion to blow up old rules and not create new ones in their place.
60、_37_The demands of a new job usually mean less time at the gym. How about a new marriage? How many times have we seen just-married couples looking a lot heavier in first-anniversary photos than they did in the wedding pictures?_38_People who set general goals, like “I will exercise in my free time,”
61、did a far worse job of sticking to that plan than did people who made a firm commitment, like “I will walk to my friends house and back every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.”The good news is, there are solutions to all these. We can begin with exercises as simple as remembering to sit straighter or d
62、rink enough water. Specific workout plans can turn a general desire to exercise into a firm commitment. _39_We may never again have the energy of a two-year-old, but getting back even a little of our early-life energy can make our later lives a whole lot healthier.A. Being in college is certainly pa
63、rt of the problem.B. This is especially so when it comes to staying fit.C. Not having a clearly defined exercise plan can hurt.D. We often wish to go back to our two-year-old selves.E. For instance, you can schedule a weekly gym visit with friends.F. Still, theres a real disconnect between what we k
64、now and what we do.G. The most puzzling part of our inactive nature is that we dont start out that way.第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分）第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。In the mornings, as I walked from the train station to the office, I planned my day by making a to-do list
65、in my head: the scientific articles I would read, the data sets I would analyze, and-most urgent of all-the insights into human nature that it was my job to discover.Each evening, I went back to the station, again going through my mental checklist but this time sizing up my performance against the e
66、xpectations Id set for myself that morning. Time and again, when comparing my to-do list with my got-done list, I felt disappointed because I had fallen short.But one day, something very strange happened. During my trip home, without any conscious intent, my thoughts began to shift. Instead of feeli
67、ng bad about my weaknesses, I said aloud very softly: Im a nice person. Im a nice person. Im a nice person.By the time I boarded my train, I was done with my little chant-until the next day when I walked home. And again, after counting my failures, I found myself saying quietly: Im a nice person.It
68、turns out that theres a technical term for this practice: values affirmation. And what it boils down to is recognizing, and strengthening, the personal values you hold most dear.When you affirm a core personal value, you shore up your sense of self-worth. You broaden your outlook: Instead of focusin
69、g on your shortfalls, you switch to a wide-angle view that includes your resources and opportunities. And the people who do this are happier, healthier, and more hopeful.Over time, I made progress in my research and learned a lot about what makes most successful people special, including this: Nobod
70、y has passion and determination unless what they do lines up with their values.Try values affirmation for yourself and teach the practice to your students. Take a moment and think of a value you hold dear, whether its kindness, creativity, or gratitude. Whatever it is, name it. And then say to yours
71、elf: Come what may, I know who I am. Your values are your foundation and your compass, too. Trust them, and they will lead you home.40. How did the author feel when she compared her to-do list with her got-done list?41. What is values affirmation?42. Please decide which part is false in the followin
72、g statement, then underline it and explain why. People who recognize their shortfalls are happier, healthier, and more hopeful43. Apart from speaking out positive words, what else could you do to feel better about yourself? (In about 40 words)第二节（20分）假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你想做一个问卷调查，了解中英学生在某方面的差异。你打算请英国好友Ji
73、m答卷，并且请他将问卷转发给他的同学和朋友。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1问卷的目的；2问卷的内容。注意：1词数100左右；2开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。提示词：调查问卷 questionnaireDear Jim,_Yours,Li Hua（请务必将作文写在答题卡指定区域内）参考答案第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）1.D2.C3.B 4.A5.D6.B7.C8.D9.A10.C第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）21. C22. B23. A24. C25. D26. B27. B28
74、. C29. D30. A31. D32.C33. A34. B第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）35. F36. G37. B38. C39. E第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分）第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）40. She felt disappointed.41. It is recognizing and strengthening the personal values you hold most dear.42. People who recognize their shortfalls are happier, health
75、ier, and more hopeful.People who switch to a wide-angle view that includes their resources and opportunities, instead of focusing on their shortfalls, are happier, healthier, and more hopeful.43.略第二节（20分）范文：Dear JimHow are you doing? Im writing to ask if you can help me with a questionnaire.It is ab
76、out the reading habits of Chinese and British youth, With so many reading materials accessible via digital decices, I want to know how both groups reading habits have changed.It contains twenty question concerning reading materials, reading length as well as reading frequency. It also asks about digital devices young people use.I wonder if you could answer the qusetions in it. Then, please kindly forward the questionnaire to your classmates and friends. I would appreciate it very much. Please see the attached questionnaire.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua
