2023-2024学年新疆喀什地区疏勒县三校联考高二（上）期中英语试卷

第一节（共4小题；每小题6分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

• 1．4 Most walkable cities in EuropeSeville，Spain
     Seville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe's most walkable city，offering the shortest walking route between the top four tourist attractions.Visitors can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square，before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral.After that，it's only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
  Venice，Italy
     Venice is well-known as a heaven for pedestrians （行人），so it's no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks.There are endless alleyways to explore，as well as plenty of beautiful bridges over the crisscrossing canals that the city is famous for.Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal，Doge's Palace，St Mark's Square，Basilica and bell tower，all in only 1.3 miles.
  Porto，Portugal
     Nestled along Portugal's picturesque coast，Porto comes in third with its top attractions all covered by a 30-minute walking route.Meander along the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro River，head to the Clérigos Church Bell Tower and enjoy a riverfront walking place along the Cais da Ribeira.The Stock Exchange Palace is also just a short walk away.
  Florence，Italy
     Florence，Italy，secures its place as the fourth most walkable city in Europe thanks to its stunning attractions that can be seamlessly explored on foot.A 1.6 mile route covers the awe-inspiring Piazzale Michelangelo；the famous Uffizi Gallery；the Piazza del Duomo where you will be amazed at the magnificent Florence Cathedral；and the Galleria dell'Accademia，home to Michelangelo's masterpiece，the statue of David.
  
  （1）How long is probably the walking route in Seville？

  
  A．1.1 miles.
  B．1.3 meters.
  C．1.6 meters.
  D．1.8 meters.
  （2）Which city is probably located near the sea？

  
  A．Seville.
  B．Venice.
  C．Porto.
  D．Florence.
  （3）What is the writing purpose of the text？

  
  A．To compare the four cities.
  B．To show the benefits of walking.
  C．To stress the importance of traveling.
  D．To attract visitors to walk in these cities.
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• 2．Having worked for more than a decade in finance in the oil industry in Canada，Tori Fahey found herself wanting more from life.But it wasn't through desperation that her circumstances changed： "I didn't get fed up and storm off，nothing like that；it was curiosity about other interests and wanting to experience something new."
     Fahey left her job and completed an MBA before setting up a move to New York to begin a degree.However，the opportunity of an open year between the MBA and the degree came up，and as a keen touring cyclist，Fahey realised that a much dreamed-about adventure was now becoming a possibility："The ride in Africa had been on my fantasy list.It was a moment when I realised that I could do anything，so I should."
     Fahey rode across Africa，a 7，500-mile trip that took four months.The whole experience had a life-changing impact.Fahey said："Bicycles provide a literal freedom.You don't allow yourself to feel like that in everyday life because there are so many distractions.But when you' re out on the bike and there's nothing else，you're really free to experience what life is."
     Post-degree，Fahey worked on projects with the UNDP（United Nations Development Project）in Montenegro with the aim of bringing investment to rural communities.
     It was while working on these projects that the seeds were sown for the next new investment. "It was through my trip across Africa that I discovered pannier and rack systems inconvenient and I was never going to use them again." Little did she know this would lead her to start up her own company.
     In 2013，Apidura was born，producing storage solutions for people looking to travel the world by bike，race across continents and carry all they need to do so.It's now a successful global brand，but Fahey remains reflective about what else the company can do for people.
  
  （1）Why did Fahey leave her job in Canada？

  
  A．She was bored with the job.
  B．She was disappointed with life.
  C．She wanted to add new dimensions to her life.
  D．She found it hard to adjust to the circumstances.
  （2）Which can best describe Fahey's ride experience in Africa？

  
  A．Demanding.
  B．Liberating.
  C．Eventful.
  D．Dangerous.
  （3）Why did Fahey launch Apidura？

  
  A．To encourage bicycle traveling.
  B．To make her investment profitable.
  C．To help cyclists carry traveling stuff.
  D．To increase the pleasure of riding bikes.
  （4）What is the passage mainly about？

  
  A．A tough path to fame.
  B．An adventure across Africa.
  C．The benefits of green travelling.
  D．The story behind the birth of Apidura.
  组卷：2引用：4难度：0.5

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• 3．    Is it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition（认知）？What about our body？Is it possible for thought and behaviour to originate from somewhere other than our brain？Psychologys who study Embodied Cognition（EC） ask similar questions .The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or problem-solving.More precisely，the mind shapes the body and the body shapes the mind in equal measure.
      If you think about it for a moment，it makes total sense.When you smell something good or hear amusing sounds，certain emotions are awakened.Think about how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them.They don't have emotions so much as needs-they don't feel sad，they're just hungry and need food.Even unborn babies can feel their mothers' heartbeats and this has a calming effect.In the real world，they cry when they're cold and then get hugged.That way，they start to associate being warm with being loved.
      Understandably，theorists have been arguing for years and still disagree on whether the brain is the nerve centre that operates the rest of the body.Older Western philosophers and mainstream language researchers believe this is fact，while EC theorises that the brain and body are working together as an organic supercomputer，processing everything and forming your reactions.
      Further studies have backed up the mind-body jye.aiteraction.In one experiment，test subjects were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink.They all made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness.And it works the other way too.In another study，subjects' fingertip temperatures were measured after being"included"in or"rejected"from a group task.Those who were included felt physically warmer.
      For further proof，we can look at the metaphors（比喻） that we use without even thinking.A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft heart and someone who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often described as solid as a rock.And this kind of metaphorical use is common across languages.
      Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction，why not use it？If you're having a bad day，a warm cup of tea will give you a flash of pleasure.If you know you're physically cold，warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.
  
  （1）According to the author，what is the significance of EC？

  
  A．It brings us closer to the truth in human cognition.
  B．It offers a clearer picture of the shape of human brain.
  C．It reveals the major role of the mind in human cognition.
  D．It facilitates our understanding of the origin of psychology.
  （2）Where does the newborns' understanding of their surroundings start from？

  
  A．Their personal looks.
  B．Their mental needs.
  C．Their inner emotions.
  D．Their physical feelings.
  （3）What does the author intend to prove by citing the metaphors in Paragraph 5？

  
  A．Human speech is alive with metaphors.
  B．Human senses have effects on thinking.
  C．Human language is shaped by visual images.
  D．Human emotions are often compared to natural materials.
  （4）What is the author's purpose in writing the last paragraph？

  
  A．To deepen the readers' understanding of EC.
  B．To encourage the reader to put EC into practice.
  C．To guide the reader onto the path to career success.
  D．To share with the reader ways to release their emotions.
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第一节 短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）

• 8．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
  增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的同。
  删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
  修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
  注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
  2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
      I am studying in China for present.After a few months，I have fallen in love with Chinese culture.What impresses me most is that the Chinese food.I can't believe how much different kinds of taste Chinese food there are!Then there is China's colorful culture !I also amazed by the convenient of cashless payments there.I can go out without any need for cash.All I need is our mobile phone!The biggest reason why I loved China，however，is that I enjoy be with Chinese people.I have made great friend here whom I will remember forever.
  组卷：1引用：2难度：0.9

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第二节 书面表达（25分）

• 9．最近，你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子，内容是"Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes （ Artificial Intelligence）？"。请你对该帖子发表自己的看法。内容要点包括：
      （1）AI课堂的优点；
      （2）AI课堂的缺点；
      （3）你的观点。
      注意：
      （1）词数应为100左右；
      （2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
  
      Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes？                  
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