资阳2025届高三毕业班第一次质量检测英语试题

1、 Kathy told me that all the doors and windows _______ when she arrived this morning.

A.have cleaned B.have been cleaned C.had cleaned D.had been cleaned

2、We _____ for her because she never came.

A. mustn’t have waited B. shouldn’t have waited

C. mustn’t wait D. needn’t wait

3、His story of what happened that night didn’t ________ the witness’s version.

A.try out B.put off C.speed up D.correspond with

4、She complained that she________ him for more than twenty years and she still didn’t know what went on inside his head.

A.had been married to B.had been married

C.had married with D.had married

5、AIDS is said______ the biggest challenge to both men and women in the area over the past few years.

A. that it is B. to be

C. that is has been D. to have been

6、Had the governments and scientists not worked together , AIDS-related deaths _______ since their highest in 2005.

A. had not fallen B. would not fall

C. would not have fallen D. did not fall

7、The good thing about children is that they _______ very easily to new environments.

A. adapt   B. appeal   C. attach   D. apply

8、This dictionary, which I bought yesterday, has been highly______by my professor.

A.acknowledged B.appealed C.recommended D.commanded

9、We can’t make out his ______ of the article because there are too many technical terms in it.

A. fiction B. abstract

C. claim D. principle

10、Seldom________ in summer, nor________ in winter in dry areas.

A.it rains；it often snows

B.does it rain；does it often snow

C.it rains；does it snow

D.does it rain；it often snows

11、John was a hard­working man and he ________ a piece of waste ground into a beautiful garden.

A.translated B.transformed C.transported D.transferred

12、The Voice of China has set up a stage   some people can achieve their dreams.

A. which B. where

C. that D. when

13、Tom assured (向……保证) his boss that he would _____ all his energies in doing this new job.

A. call forth B. call at

C. call by D. call off

14、—Tom________Mary two years ago.

—You mean they have ________ for two years.

A.got married with；been married to B.got married to；been married

C.was married to；got married D.was married with；been married

15、Some false ads are taking the countryside women as their targets, because they are easy to ________.

A．take on

B．take in

C．take down

D．take over

16、With our country entering an aging society, ______ the retirement age is probably unavoidable.

A.having delayed B.delaying C.being delayed D.to be delayed

17、And the Good Morning Britain presenter says she's been able to put a lot of   she's learnt into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam, 14, Finn, 13, and Jack, 11.

A.that B.which C.what D.how

18、Yangzhou is a small city. Therefore, to ________ the flow of traffic, the government has decided to broaden some main streets.

A. speed up B. build up C. link up D. rise up

19、He went out of the room with few clothes on, only rather cold.

A．to feel

B．feel

C．feeling

D．felt

20、It was ____________ from her face that she was really hopeless and upset.

A. severe B. superb

C. apparent D. significant

21、It is not just city residents who _____ water. Agriculture, industry and tourism often require more water than the _____ water supply.

A.recycle, provincial B.waste, national

C.consume, municipal D.apply, international

22、The book _____ this week.

A. comes up B. comes about

C. comes out D. comes across

23、________ any land, the man struggling in the sea was desperate completely.

A. Not seeing B. Not seen

C. Not to see D. Having not seen

24、The manager and heads of the sections will spend the morning _______ in the meeting room, ________ the problems they are facing.

A.locking; discussing B.locked; discussed

C.locked; discussing D.locking; discussed

25、They are building the dam in _____ with another firm.

A.comparison B.association C.touch D.tune

26、Windows are a key component in a building's design, but they are also the least energy- efficient part. According to a 2009 report by the United Nations, buildings account for 40 percent of global energy usage, and windows are responsible for half of that energy consumption. If conventional windows are used to better block sunlight passing into a building, they need expensive coatings. Even so, they can not adjust the indoor temperature effectively.

Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) have developed a smart liquid window panel that can help. By creating a mixture of micro-hydrogel (水凝胶), water, and a stabilizer, they found that it can effectively reduce energy consumption in a variety of climates. Thanks to the hydrogel, the mixture becomes hard-to-see- through when exposed to heat, thus blocking sunlight, and, when cool, it returns to its original clear state. The high heat capacity of water allows a large amount of heat energy to be stored instead of getting transferred through the glass and into the building during the hot daytime when office buildings mainly operate. The heat will then be gradually cooled and released at night when the staff are off duty.

As a proof of concept, the scientists conducted outdoor tests in hot (Singapore, Guangzhou) and cold (Beijing) environments. The Singapore test revealed that the smart liquid window had a lower temperature (50°C) during the hottest time of the day (noon) compared to a normal glass window (84°C), The Beijing tests showed that the room using the smart liquid window consumed 11 percent less energy to maintain the same temperature compared to the room with a normal glass window. They also measured when the highest value of stored heat energy of the day occurred. This "temperature peak" in the normal glass window was 2 pm, and in the smart liquid window was shifted to 3 pm. If this temperature peak shift leads to a shift in the time when a building needs to draw on electrical power to cool or warm the building, it should result in lower energy charges for users. The research team is seeking ways to cut down the cost of producing the smart window and so far, they have found several industry partners to commercialize it.

【1】What is the disadvantage of conventional windows?

A．They are expensive.

B．They are not heatproof.

C．They contribute less to energy saving.

D．They can't block light into the building.

【2】How does a smart liquid window panel work to cool buildings?

A．By taking in much of heat energy.

B．By returning to its original clear state.

C．By getting most of sunlight transferred.

D．By spreading sunlight in different directions.

【3】According to paragraph 3, what is the value of the temperature peak shift?

A．It will make the windows long-lasting.

B．It could help the building users reduce costs.

C．It makes the buildings rely on no electrical power.

D．It helps the windows maintain a constant temperature.

【4】What can we expect of the smart window in the future?

A．It will be unaffordable.

B．It needs to be further improved.

C．It will be widely used in the city.

D．It will come onto the market soon.

27、A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of some four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.

By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible(顽固的).

Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn't show up on an IQ test.

The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists' concerns. But brain theory can't explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.

Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people's success, brain ability measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”．

EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one's ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients (要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.

While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ causes misuse.

【1】The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that ________.

A．the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experiment

B．emotional intelligence won't show up until adolescence

C．the ability of self-control plays a role in personal success

D．candy can be used to measure a person's emotional intelligence

【2】Which of the following is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text?

A．There is no link between EQ and IQ.

B．The higher a person's IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.

C．Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.

D．Scientists are trying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.

【3】The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.

A．kind

B．floating

C．excited

D．optimistic

【4】Why does the author mention the experiment at the beginning of the text?

A．To amuse both the children and readers.

B．To prove the scientist’s wisdom.

C．To introduce the topic of the text.

D．To show us how to do an IQ test.

【5】What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?

A．Information about famous people with high EQ.

B．Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.

C．Some reasons why EQ is relatively new field.

D．Strong demands for basic emotional education.

28、   Each year. Time magazine picks the best of the year's inventions that will change how we live, work, and play.

Aira

For people who are blind, everyday tasks such as walking to school or doing laundry can be tough. What if they could "borrow” the eyes of someone who can see? That's the thinking behind Aira. Aira is a service Users send live videoes of their surroundings to an agent This is done with special glasses or a smartphone app The agents are always available. They can answer questions, describe objects, and guide users through a location.

3M Smog-reducing Granules

Smog is a type of air pollution. It comes from car and factory emissions. The company 3M has created a new material, 3M smog-reducing granules (微粒)，which can break down smog granules in the air. The broken-down granules are washed away the next time it rains The granules will help reduce air pollution.

The Whill Model CI

More than 3 million Americans use wheelchairs to get around. But most wheelchairs are hard to move on many surfaces. The Whill Model CI is different. It is a new electric wheelchair. It can climb obstacles two inches high and move around in tight spaces. The wheelchair can also be taken apart in minutes. This makes it easy to transport.

Allbirds

Many shoe parts are not eco-friendly. Allbirds is trying to change that It is testing a new material called Sweet Foam, which is made from parts of the sugarcane (甘蔗)plant that would be thrown away. Allbirds has started using Sweet Foam in a line of flip-flops (人字 拖).It plans to use the material in more of its product lines.

【1】Who is Aira fit for?

A. Laundry workers. B. Blind people.

C. High school students. D. Service agents.

【2】What's the aim of designing the Whill Model CI?

A. To drive a car easily.

B. To reduce traffic accidents.

C. To overcome obstacles in life.

D. To offer the disabled convenience.

【3】Which inventions are environmentally friendly?

A. Aira and the Whill Model CI.

B. The Whill Model CI and Allbirds.

C. 3M Smog-reducing Granules and Allbirds.

D. Aira and 3M Smog-reducing Granules.

29、   Their wealth, fame and power put their heads and shoulders above us ordinary. But according to these celebrities, true happiness lies in some of life's simpler pleasures.

David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage all claim that their families are the key to their well-being. But others gave unexpected brief ideas about their celebrity lives. The Dutchess of York Sarah Fertguson, 55, revealed that what most keeps her spirits high was a belief in magic and fairies. She said, 'I do believe in fairies. I do believe magic and when you blow a dandelion (蒲公英) , you will see the light of the enchanted (施过魔法的) spreading their wings and disappearing on their own journeys, just like you have today when you opened your eyes. Don't let the day go by without looking for fairies and magic. That makes me happy, as every day is. '

Meanwhile, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney revealed that he got his pleasure through his stomach as well as his family. He said, 'I love to hear the noises in the kitchen as the meal is prepared and then my little grandson climbs on my knee and requests a bite for every bite I take. '

Food was also key to Strictly Come Dancing《舞动奇迹》judge Len Goodman, who said eating a bacon sandwich was enough to put a smile on his face, while rocker Rod Stewart, claimed that a simple cup of tea made him uncontrollably happy.

For our most gifted sports stars, however, it seems that the key to the good life is a faithful dog. Tennis champion Andy Murray said he badly missed Rusty and Maggie May when he was playing in tournaments around the world. Former England striker Gary Lineker agreed, saying, 'Walking my dog makes me happy. ' The joy at the word 'walkies' never decreases. Such enthusiasm for something so simple is satisfying.

【1】What is the function of the first paragraph?

A.To inform us what true happiness means.

B.To bring in the topic to be discussed.

C.To explain to us where we can get true happiness.

D.To tell us that celebrities are different from the ordinary.

【2】According to the text, who claim that 'FOOD' is the key to their pleasure?

A.Len Goodman and Andy Murray B.Rod Stewart and Paul McCartney

C.Paul McCartney and Len Goodman D.Sarah Fertguson and Nigel Farage

【3】It can be inferred that Rusty and Maggie May are the names of_____.

A.judges B.dogs

C.fairies D.dandelions

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A.The Actual Meaning of True Happiness

B.Simpler Ways to Obtain True Happiness

C.Celebrities Are Happier than the Ordinary

D.True Happiness Comes from Life's Simpler Pleasures

30、   I had been concerned about Simon's mother coming to see me. I was a new ____, and I gave an honest description of the students' work. In Simon's case, the grades were awfully low. He couldn't read his own handwriting.____he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult understanding. His work in no way reflected his ____.

So when Simon's mother entered the room, my palms(手掌心)were sweating(出汗). I was completely ____for her kisses on both my cheeks. "I came to thank you," she said, surprising me beyond speech.____me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he ____me, he had begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had ____spent an afternoon at a friend's house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the ____I had nurtured(培养)in her son. She kissed me again and left.

I sat, stunned(惊呆), for about half an hour, ____what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without ____knowing it? What I finally came to ____was one day, several months before, when some students were ____reports in the front of the class. Jeanne spoke ____, and to encourage her to raise her voice, I had said, "Speak up. Simon's the expert on this. He is the ____one you have to convince, and he can't hear you in the ____of the room. "That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, ____more, and became happy. And it was all because he ____to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed ____was the one who took the last seat that day.

It taught me the most ____lesson over the years of my teaching career, and I'm thankful that it came ____and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.

【1】A.cleaner B.reporter C.monitor D.teacher

【2】A.Or B.And C.But D.So

【3】A.courage B.abilities C.feelings D.dream

【4】A.disappointed B.responsible C.unprepared D.unsuitable

【5】A.Because of B.In spite of C.Apart from D.As for

【6】A.loved B.envied C.pleased D.criticized

【7】A.gradually B.constantly C.recently D.obviously

【8】A.self-respect B.self-doubt C.self-pity D.selfish

【9】A.imagining B.observing C.wondering D.regretting

【10】A.also B.even C.always D.still

【11】A.expect B.remember C.believe D.accept

【12】A.writing B.reviewing C.editing D.giving

【13】A.quietly B.repeatedly C.quickly D.firmly

【14】A.lucky B.lonely C.only D.likely

【15】A.entrance B.middle C.front D.back

【16】A.slept B.smiled C.shouted D.quarreled

【17】A.intended B.pretended C.refused D.happened

【18】A.change B.praise C.thanks D.visits

【19】A.difficult B.painful C.valuable D.enjoyable

【20】A.early B.slowly C.frequently D.occasionally

31、Writing can be a solitary (孤单的) and busy life. Sometimes I don’t see the _________ of my work. However, sometimes, I’ll get a _________ online or even a letter.

A woman wrote to me and told me that one of my books convinced her to give her marriage a _________ chance. A dad messaged me to tell me that another had convinced him that he hadn’t been spending _________ time with his children. And then he went on to tell me how that had changed his _________ with his family.

Those are the things that keep writers going, the moments that _________ our hearts — but they’re often few and far between. But with my newest book, it’s been _________. A TV program showed how popular the book was, and I _________ something I’d never encountered (遇到) before.

I asked readers of my books to _________ pictures of themselves to me. Thus, dozens of pictures began __________. I saw so many beautiful faces and read the __________ about how the book changed them. I was so moved. It was __________ to see visual proof (视觉证明) that my work was touching lives..

Sweet friends, most of you probably aren’t writers. You’ve also worked __________ and maybe it seems like __________ is happening. Or you feel like what you’re doing isn’t of value. But you’re __________. There is no doubt in my mind that whenever we’re faithful to what we should do, we can influence the lives of others.

【1】

A．result

B．amount

C．future

D．style

【2】

A．deal

B．degree

C．message

D．copy

【3】

A．second

B．reasonable

C．perfect

D．unique

【4】

A．equal

B．enough

C．private

D．fixed

【5】

A．familiarity

B．assistance

C．meeting

D．relationship

【6】

A．protect

B．touch

C．open

D．follow

【7】

A．different

B．helpful

C．possible

D．evident

【8】

A．understood

B．wrote

C．experienced

D．imagined

【9】

A．sell

B．return

C．send

D．describe

【10】

A．showing up

B．taking off

C．breaking in

D．moving forward

【11】

A．news

B．books

C．stories

D．reports

【12】

A．amusing

B．amazing

C．natural

D．special

【13】

A．quickly

B．early

C．hard

D．independently

【14】

A．anything

B．everything

C．something

D．nothing

【15】

A．wrong

B．willing

C．ready

D．serious

32、I was diving home after attending my uncle's funeral. I took a canyon（峡谷）drive with beautiful scenery to process my_________.

Suddenly I heard a pop. I knew what had happened—a big flat tire! I_________to the side, but this was a canyon drive with not much shoulder_________, and it happened to be around a turning that people couldn't see. That made it_________.

Cars were passing me fast. I couldn't get out. Within minutes, I saw a van stopped behind me. The gentleman walked out,_________a hand, and I dared to walk out very_________. He moved my car out of the _________way while I was talking to the police. Since they couldn't send_________in 20-30 minutes. The gentleman took out my spare tire and started_________the tire for me.

After the job was____________, I thanked him and he left. As we said goodbye, I____________him to pay it forward. I saw in my mirror that the van just____________me, making sure I was OK. At the light, I got a chance to see the____________family in the van. A beautiful young wife with attractive children in the back. They all gave me a big smile and____________at me!

I thought the gentleman had set a successful example for those young children to learn about service and____________.

【1】

A．anger

B．time

C．feelings

D．work

【2】

A．pulled over

B．pulled out

C．pulled down

D．pulled in

【3】

A．limit

B．space

C．speed

D．height

【4】

A．dangerous

B．inconvenient

C．urgent

D．uncommon

【5】

A．lifting

B．clapping

C．offering

D．hiding

【6】

A．hopefully

B．happily

C．willingly

D．carefully

【7】

A．special

B．detailed

C．accurate

D．rough

【8】

A．assistance

B．search

C．information

D．safety

【9】

A．moving

B．changing

C．fixing

D．setting

【10】

A．delayed

B．continued

C．succeeded

D．accomplished

【11】

A．persuaded

B．inspired

C．promised

D．reminded

【12】

A．followed

B．protected

C．inspected

D．chased

【13】

A．talkative

B．impressive

C．last

D．entire

【14】

A．waved

B．shouted

C．laughed

D．bowed

【15】

A．admiration

B．loyalty

C．passion

D．sympathy

33、As is known to all, a large number of Chinese students are studying abroad. The United States has always been a hot choice for Chinese students to begin their college studies. But now more and more Chinese parents are ________ sending their kids there for senior high school as well. They believe this will make ________ easier for their children to ________ top universities in the United States later.

Wenhui Daily carried an article on Sunday saying that ________ there are many advantages to this approach, some negative side effects may also ________.

The article quotes Zhang Hengrui, a consulting expert, ________ that the experience of studying in U.S. high schools can help universities better recognise students’ scores, behaviour and achievements. It will also do good for students to be more ________. All these can make students more ________ than   children who choose to study in domestic (国内的) high schools when applying to U.S. universities.

But the expert says ________ children begin senior high school at around 15 or 16, careful preparations should be made to ________ negative effects that may occur when they find themselves in a ________ unfamiliar place.

The expert offers two ________. First, parents should tell their children the purpose of studying in a foreign high school ________. Second, after the kids go abroad, parents should be kept ________ of their children’s situation and offer care and ________ from home.

【1】

A．wondering

B．considering

C．thinking

D．expecting

【2】

A．this

B．that

C．it

D．what

【3】

A．turn down

B．look up

C．apply for

D．apply to

【4】

A．because

B．although

C．unless

D．while

【5】

A．put up

B．take up

C．turn up

D．make up

【6】

A．telling

B．talking

C．saying

D．speaking

【7】

A．patient

B．careful

C．independent

D．curious

【8】

A．valuable

B．competitive

C．clever

D．effective

【9】

A．since

B．until

C．even if

D．in case

【10】

A．allow

B．predict

C．operate

D．avoid

【11】

A．totally

B．normally

C．specially

D．generally.

【12】

A．ways

B．views

C．instructions

D．suggestions

【13】

A．in order

B．in turn

C．in advance

D．in return

【14】

A．told

B．informed

C．said

D．mentioned

【15】

A．guidance

B．effect

C．service

D．position

34、Directions：Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A huge milestone has just been reached in the field of artificial intelligence: AlphaGo, a program developed by Google’s DeepMind unit, has defeated legendary Go player Lee Se-dol in the first of five historic matches being held in Seoul, South Korea. Lee 【1】 after about three and a half hours, with 28 minutes and 28 seconds remaining on his clock. The series is the first time a professional 9-dan Go player has taken on a computer, and Lee is 【2】 for a $1 million prize.

“I was very surprised,”said Lee after the match.“I didn’t expect to lose. But I didn’t think AlphaGo would play the game in such a perfect manner.”DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis expressed“huge 【3】 for Lee Se-dol and his amazing skills.”calling the game“hugely exciting”and“very tense.”Team lead David Silver said it was an“amazing game of Go that really pushed AlphaGo to its 【4】.”

Go is an ancient Chinese board game that has long been considered one of the great 【5】faced by AI. While computer programs ow best the world’s leading human players of games like checkers and chess, the high level of intuition and 【6】required by Go has made it tough for computers to crack. DeepMind’s AlphaGo program is the most 【7】effort yet, using a complex system of deep neural networks and machine learning; it beat European champion Fan Hui last year, but Lee Se-dol is another 【8】 rival entirely.

“I don’t regret accepting this challenge,”said Lee.“I am in shock, I admit that, but what’s done is done. I enjoyed this game and look forward to the next. I think I failed on the opening layout so if I do a better job on the opening aspect I think I will be able to increase my 【9】 of winning.”Lee was surprised both by how strong AlphaGo’s opening was, and by some 【10】moves.

35、根据句意填空

In the USA, the Amish-a Christian group-are famous because they drive 【1】 instead of cars, do not use TVs or refrigerators, and do not have personal telephones. Many people assume the Amish must have 【2】 reasons for their many rules, but this is not true. In truth, whenever a new technology is introduced, the Amish meet and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. They then vote on whether they will accept it. The Amish 【3】 cars because they like having 【4】 communities where everyone lives close together. They have no TVs or refrigerators because their homes do not have electricity-they do not think it is necessary and 【5】 dealing with strangers, such as the people who work at the electric company.

36、Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

My daughter

(A story told by a father, a famous actor)

My wife and I only had the one child. We had Amy.

I see her as my best friend. I think she’d always come to me first if she had a problem. We have the same sense of humor, and share interests. 【1】 I don’t mind animals, she’s completely fascinated with them, and she has always had dogs, cats, horses, and goldfish in her life.

We were 【2】 (close) when she was about four, which I think is a lovely age for a child. They know the parents best, and don’t have outside contacts. She must have grown up suddenly when she went to school, because I remember her growing away from her family slightly. Any father who has a teenager daughter comes across an extraordinary collection of people, and there seemed to be an endless stream of strange young men 【3】 (come) through our house. By the time I learned their names they 【4】 (go) away and I had to start learning a new lot.

I wanted more than anything else for her to be happy in 【5】 she was doing, and I was prepared to pull strings to help her on her way. When she left a good school she decided she wanted to become an actress so I got her into drama school. It wasn’t to her liking so she joined a theatre group and began doing bits and pieces in films. She was doing well, but then gave it up. She probably found it boring. Then she took up social work, and finally went to work 【6】a designer and he became her husband. And that’s really the story of her life. She must be happy with him—they’re always together.

We have such similar tastes in books and music 【7】 I used to take her to see an opera, which is my big passion. However, I don’t think she likes it very much. She doesn’t come with me anymore.

I don’t think she’s a big television watcher. She knows when I’m on the television, and she 【8】 watch, but I don’t know. It’s not the kind of thing she tells me.

We’re very grateful for Amy. She’s a good daughter as daughters go. We’re looking forward to being grandparents.

37、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

AI artwork sells for $432,500 — nearly 45 times its high【1】 — as Christie’s becomes the first auction house to offer a work of art created by an algorithm. This portrait, however, is not the product of a human mind. It was created by an【2】 intelligence, an algorithm defined by that algebraic formula with its many parentheses. And when it went under the【3】 in the Prints & Multiples sale at Christie’s on 23-25 October, Portrait of Edmond Belamy sold for an【4】 $432,500, signaling the arrival of AI art on the world auction stage.

From a distance, Portrait of Edmond de Belamy looks almost plausible. Up close, however, the paintwork becomes a grid of mechanical-looking dots, the man’s face a golden blur with black holes for eyes. Look into those eyes. They show no sign of feeling or life. Did a computer make this?

The answer is yes. The first artwork【5】 by AI to be sold at Christie’s, its【6】 price would seem to suggest that in future we will get computers to make art for us. Robot van Gogh will harmlessly cut its ear off and robot Picasso will be a genius.

Is this the future AI art visionaries such as the French collective Obvious, which programmed this “painter” by getting it to compare its own work with 15,000 pre-20th century portraits, have in mind? Or are they just, God forbid, making a fast buck from deceivable art collectors? Because believing the algorithm that knocked this up to be in any meaningful way an “artist” is like thinking your voice-interaction programme is out to get you. Dream on. Computers would need to replicate human consciousness before they could replicate the funny thing humans do called “art”.

Art is a way in which human 【7】 expresses itself, and is equally true of the earliest cave art, Rembrandt’s portraits and Duchamp’s urinal. And that is what is missing from Portrait of Edmond Bellamy. Art is a way humans communicate ideas, perceptions and feelings to each other. It has no 【8】 outside the human passion to communicate. So in what meaningful sense can an AI replica of certain【9】 traits of old master paintings be called art?

For a robot to really make art, it would need an autonomous mind that was emotional as well as【10】. No AI developer has yet claimed to be anywhere near achieving that and if they ever do, their creation will probably have better things to do than paint portraits — like destroy humanity.

Maybe afterwards robots will invent their own kind of art, but it won’t be some poor pastiche of human genius.

It will be beyond anything we organics could imagine.

38、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Leslie 来信说因新冠疫情（the COVID-19 pandemic）不得不取消原定近日来中国的旅行，颇感郁闷。请你给她回信，内容包括：

1.表达遗憾和安慰；

2.建议虚拟旅游（virtual tours）：线上游览名胜古迹、参观博物馆和听讲解等。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

39、Directions: Read the following passage and fill in the blanks to compete the summary. No more than seven words for each blank.

Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.

The sport you choose may 【1】.Some sports are 【2】, like golf, which not only 【3】, but 【4】 as well, doing damage to environment; while others 【5】, like the power walking, which is 【6】. Thus 【7】 you choose to do, use 【8】.

40、你校上周举办了以“Learn to Be Grateful”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你为学校英语角写一篇短文介绍该活动，内容包括：

1．活动的时间和地点；

2．活动的过程；

3．个人感受。

注意：

1．写作词数应为80左右；

2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

In order to encourage the students to have a grateful heart,

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41、如今，网络不文明用语(uncivilized words)的现象越发严重，而且给现实社会和网络世界都造成了负面的影响，因此某报社就该现象向学生征文。

假定你是李华，请你就一下写作要点向该报社投稿。内容要点如下：

1.简要概括其现状及危害；

2.给出可行的建议。

注意：1.词数：100左右；

2.信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear editor,

I am Li Hua from Xinhua Middle School. I’m writing to

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Yours,

Li Hua