2023-2024學(xué)年江蘇省常州市高三（上）期中英語試卷
發(fā)布：2024/10/4 2:0:2
第二部分：閱讀第一節(jié)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
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1．SAT Registration Fee Policy About SAT
The SAT is the most widely used and most rigorously researched college admissions test in history.Virtually every college in the United States accepts the SAT as a measure of the critical thinking skills students need for academic success in college.The SAT assesses how well students analyze and solve problems - skills learned in school that are needed in college.
SAT is typically administrated seven times a year.Students can take it as many times as they want.
SAT Registration Fee
The SAT registration fee for international students is ＄60，plus a＄43 regional fee.
Additional Registration Fees
Additional fees are charged for these services.All additional fees related to digital testing are the same regardless of whether students choose to test inside or outside the United States.
Score Service FeesService Fee Details Test center fee （select locations only） ＄24 View a list of test centers that are known to charge a test center fee. Late registration ＄30 For registering after the regular deadline but before the late registration deadline Change test center ＄25 For changing your test center only. （To change the test date，you must cancel and register for a new test.Learn how to change your registration information.） Cancel registration fee ＄25 For canceling your registration by the change deadline.
Checking your scores online is free of charge.Fees are charged for some score-related services，however.
Refund policy
If you cancel your SAT registration two days before the test，you'll receive a full refund of your registration fee but will be charged a cancellation fee.Rush score reports can't be refunded.
（1）What can be learned about SAT from the text？
A.It is held every other month.
B.It highlights critical thinking.
C.It is meant for international students.
D.It is administrated by different colleges.
（2）A Chinese student who misses the regular deadline and still wants to take the test will pay a total of.
A. ＄103
B. ＄127
C. ＄133
D. ＄157
（3）What of the following can you get for free？
A.Sitting an SAT test.
B.Selecting where to take a test.
C.Cancelling an SAT test.
D.Checking your scores online.組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5 -
2． A protein is a large，complex macromolecule composed of one or more long chains of amino acids （氨基酸）.Present in and vital to every living cell，proteins are essential for the structure，function，and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.Yet，before Frederick Sanger-one of only two people to ever receive two Nobel Prizes in the same category-little was known about proteins and the sequence （排序） of their amino acid chains.
Frederick Sanger graduated with a doctorate in biochemistry from St.John's College in 1943.Yet，it wasn't until his work with insulin （胰島素 ） that Sanger differentiated himself in the field of chemistry.His first true accomplishment occurred when he successfully determined the complete amino acid sequence of two protein chains in bovine（ 牛） insulin in the early 1950s.His research proved that proteins have a defined chemical con #position，and he eventually concluded that every protein had a unique sequence.In 1958，Sanger was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for showing how amino acids link together to form insulin，and，therefore，providing the tools for scientists to analyze any protein in the body.
He went on to think about the ideas of how DNA codes for proteins.Together with another scientist，Sanger published the "Plus and Minus 7 technique，" a sequencing procedure to determine the order of the chemical bases which spell out the genetic code for all living things.When he designed a more efficient method in 1977，he named it the "Sanger Method".The "Sanger Method "allows long stretches of DNA to be rapidly and accurately sequenced，which earned him his second Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980.
This method eventually allowed scientists to decode the three billion letters of the human genetic code，giving science the ability to distinguish between normal and abnormal genes.In the same way，Sanger's work directly contribute to the development of biotechnology drugs like human growth hormone.
（1）Why does the passage starts with mentioning the function of proteins？
A.To lead in the topic of biochemistry.
B.To attract the attention of the readers.
C.To illustrate the significance of Sanger's discovery
D.To show the complexity of bodies' tissues and organs
（2）What mainly leads to Sanger's success？
A.His life-long commitment to the same scientific field
B.His choice of majoring in biochemistry in college.
C.His cooperative relationship with other scientists.
D.His courage of challenging former research findings
（3）What is the last paragraph mainly about？
A.Side effects of Sanger's findings.
B.Sanger's primary methods of research.
C.Practical applications of Sanger's discovery.
D.Proper justifications for Sanger's research process
（4）The author develops this article
A.in order of time.
B.in order of space.
C.by making comparisons.
D.by giving examples.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5 -
3． Many say artificial intelligence is the biggest invention since the Internet.The Sudden rise of large language models like ChatGPT has fueled the hype（大肆宣傳） to a higher level- AI will be the common language the world speaks and humans can build the Tower of Babel again.With the technology in hand，it seems spending thousands of hours to master a different tongue is simply a waste of time.
Duolingo's co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn has a different opinion.He said it's still worthwhile for people to learn new language despite the rapid advancement of AI powered translation technology in the past decade. "Computers are better than humans playing chess And there are more people playing chess now than there's ever been， " said von Ahn. "People Just want to do certain things even if computers are good at it"
According to Duolingo's research，the majority language learners agreed learning a new language could make travelling a better experience and more fun，and 80 percent think learning new languages will inspire them to be travelers with an adventurous spirit.
Luis von Ahn co-founded Duolingo in 2011，which offers customized learning exercises，immediate feedback and gamification（游戲化）.The platform provides equal access with over 40 languages to everyone who wants to learn.Last year，the company even rolled out sessions for its first dialect language- Cantonese.The app attracted many Mandarin learners as well.Their primary motivation to try the language was for "intellectual（智力的）development"，according to the company.
Duolingo has applied AI technology to the language learning platform since day one.With a powerful AI tool，it can provide conversations based on previous exchanges with the user to make language learning more natural.The AI can understand the sentences and react to the input from learners to keep the conversation going.
The goal for the language learning app for von Ahn himself，is to operate on par with a human tutor.He said Duolingo is already as effective as study in a classroom. "I think with AI，we're getting closer and closer to being as good as a one-to-one human tutor." he said.
（1）The author writes the underlined part in paragraph 1 to show that many people believe.
A.learning a second language is significant to humans
B.AI should not be used as a common language for humans
C.it is unnecessary for humans to learn different languages
D.humans are powerful enough to master different languages
（2）Why do people want to learn a new language according to Duolingo's CEO and research？
A.Out of human nature
B.Out of pressure of travelling
C.Thanks to human's increasing intelligence
D.Thanks to the advancement of AI technology
（3）What does the underlined phrase "on par with" in paragraph 6 mean？
A.together with
B.instead of
C.specially for
D.as well as
（4）What is the best title of this text？
A.People learn languages to enrich their life，not ruin it
B.Duolingo uses AI to help language learning，not kill it
C.With Duolingo，learning a second language is time-consuming
D.Helped by Duolingo more people are learning a new language組卷：4引用：1難度：0.3
第四部分寫作第一節(jié)
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8．近來，不少城市的"博物館熱"（museum fever）持續(xù)升溫，到博物館去已然成為一種新的生活方式。假定你是李華，請給校英文報(bào)投稿，就此現(xiàn)象發(fā)表評議，內(nèi)容包括：
（1）說明"博物館熱"的現(xiàn)象；
（2）分析"博物館熱"產(chǎn)生的原因；
（3）談?wù)勀銓?博物館熱"的看法。
注：（1）寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右：
（2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。（答題卡上不用再寫開頭和落款）
Ms/Mr Editor，
______
YoursLi Hua組卷：3引用：2難度：0.5
第二節(jié)
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9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
In the heart of a bitter winter，snow blanketed the land，turning the world into a frosty wonderland.In a small village nestled amidst the icy landscape，an unusual tale unfolded，starring a dog named Max and a group of villagers.
Max，a loyal and spirited companion，belonged to a lovely girl named Emma.Together，they braved the harsh winters，finding comfort in their unwavering （堅(jiān)定的） bond.One fateful evening，as the icy winds howled outside，a sudden snowstorm struck the village.Snow piled high，making the roads dangerous and act of seeing nearly impossible.The village's power supply was cut off，leading the world into darkness.
In the midst of the storm，Emma found herself lost in the freezing wilderness.She had gone out to fetch firewood for her family while M ax was kept at home，but the snowstorm had disoriented （使...失去方向） her，leaving her in severe danger.Emma's parents，consumed with worry，desperately searched for her. "Emma!Emma!" her mother called out her daughter's name madly but got no response.Emma very probably lost her consciousness on such a cold night.
More and more villagers joined the search.They combed through the dark woods，their breath forming misty clouds.The wind howled mournfully（哀傷地），echoing everyone's worry.
Max，sensing the urgency and the bond between humans，sprang into action.With his keen sense of smell and great determination，he set out to find the lost girl.Through the biting cold and swirling snow，Max followed Emma's scent（氣味），not frightened by the freezing temperatures.
注意：
（1）續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為 150個(gè)左右；
（2）所給開頭兩段如下：
Para 1：As Max searched the frozen landscape，he encountered numerous challenges.______
Para 2：As the two figures emerged from the storm，everyone watched in awe.（敬畏）_______組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5