山东省德州市高中五校2024-2025学年高二上学期11月联考英语试题.docx

1、山东省德州市高中五校2024-2025学年高二上学期11月联考英语试题一、阅读理解Britain is arguably the great walking nation. About two-thirds of us already head out to stretch our legs once a week. The following festivals offer a wealth of organized walks, but walkers should register in advance. Dartmoor offroading walking festivalDartm

2、oor delights (使高兴) walkers because, while tracks are there to be followed, the lack of wire and other barriers, and the relatively small number of farm buildings on the higher ground, create a sensation of freedom. The six free wheelchair walks, starting daily at 11am, explore Dartmoors industrial h

3、istory, bronze age valuables and Victorian railway builders. Devon, 27 August-2 SeptemberPrestatyn and Clwydian Range festivalVisitors to Wales tend to move west, to either the well-worn tracks of Snowdonia or the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. There are 25 walks packed into the three days, with various

4、options available, including a half-mile Roman-themed adventure, an eight-mile walk exploring the life of 18th-century Welsh naturalist and travel writer Thomas Pennant and a 21-mile Offas Dyke challenge. All walks are free. Denbighshire, Wales, 19-21 MayGower walking festivalWith more superb walkin

5、g options inside a single landscape than perhaps anywhere else, the Gower peninsula (半岛) sometimes feels as if its all coast. The further information for this nine-day festival, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path (WCP), has net been decided. Half of the walks offered during the

6、 festival will be on the coastal path. 10 adults, over-sixes 6. Glamorgan, 2-10 SeptemberOtley walking festivalThis local festival has grown from humble origins in 2000 into a busy schedule of 50 short-distance walks and events celebrating the lives and landscapes of Wharfedale in West Yorkshire. On

7、e might enjoy the Five Pubs Walk, Walking With Wine, Four More Pubs or Lost Pubs of Otley. All walks are free, though there is sometimes a small charge for transport. Otley West Yorkshire, 24 June-3 July1Which festival is friendly to the disabled?APrestatyn and Clwydian Range festival.BOtley walking

8、 festival.CDartmoor offroading walking festival.DGower walking festival.2What do we know about Gower walking festival?AIt has the most superb walking options.BHalf of the walks last for a whole week.CIts aimed to advocate coastal protection.DThe final details remain unknown.3What do the listed festi

9、vals have in common?AThey are offered free of charge.BThey require registration ahead of time.CThey take advantage of the coast.DThey are favored by antique enthusiasts.As a teen myself, Ive seen first-hand the pleasing effects of poetry. Not too long ago, I went on stage to read my poetry at writin

10、g workshop, thinking anxiously to myself: Would the audience understand me? More than being nervous about the quality of my poem, I felt anxious about what my voice would sound like. At the time, I was 14, and still suffering from a speech disorder (语言障碍) that had affected me since began talking. As

11、 I stood, I experienced a sudden appreciation for the blinding lights. I couldnt see everyones face! That made things much easier. I opened my book and began to read.After the writing workshop, I gained the confidence to read my own work aloud. I learned that writing wasnt about pronunciation, but a

12、bout style and the authors voice. This lesson helped me grow on endless occasions in my life, convincing me that poetry can have an astonishing influence when taught to teens.One organization that I am part of, WriteGirl, through monthly creative writing workshops, gives girls the skills they need f

13、or a brighter future. Although WriteGirl doesnt only focus on poetry, the organization still uses poetry to teach, inspire and empower girls all across Los Angeles. While the high school graduation rate in Los Angeles is only 80 percent, every year 100 percent of WriteGirl teens not only graduate fr

14、om high school, but go to college.But are these advantages becoming needless with the fast development of technology being placed in young hands?It seems the answer is quite the oppositetechnology has opened whole new world for young poets and writers. On KidBlog, young students can post their poems

15、 as a blog post on which others can leave their opinions. The Internet makes it easier for viewers to read poetry. Many people are discovering or rediscovering that poetry is fun and creates many opportunities for self-expression.As I stepped up to read my writing at the workshop, I learned that poe

16、try is about having a voice, and the courage to use it. With this courage, we free ourselves and become able to influence others.4How did the workshop influence the author?AIt aided her in making a long speech.BIt contributed to her personal growth.CIt improved her communication skills.DIt made her

17、begin to take speech disorder seriously.5What can we learn about WriteGirl?AIt is beneficial to girls studies.BIt brings out girls poetic skills.CIt encourages girls to teach poetry.DIt helps girls become famous writers.6Which of the following may the author agree with?APoetry is old-fashioned in mo

18、dern times.BTechnology makes creating poetry easier.CTechnology serves as a useful tool for poetry.DThe Internet slows down the development of poetry.7What is the best title of the text?AHow poetry gave me a voiceBWhy teens dont read poetryCApproaches to learning poetryDInfluence of technology on po

19、etryFlash droughts (突发性干旱) develop fast, and when they hit at the wrong time, they can ruin a regions agriculture. They are also becoming increasingly common as the planet warms. In a study published in the journal Communication Earth &Environment, we found that the risk of flash droughts, which

20、 can develop in a few weeks, is on pace to rise in every major agricultural region around the world in the coming decades. In North America and Europe, cropland that had a 32% annual chance of a flash drought a few years ago could have a greater chance of a flash drought by the final decades of this

21、 century. That result would put food production, energy, and water supplies under increasing pressure. The cost of ravage will also rise. A flash drought in the Dakotas and Montana in 2017 caused $2.6 billion in agricultural damage in America alone. All droughts begin when rainfall stops. Whats inte

22、resting about flash droughts is how fast they reinforce themselves, with some help from the warming climate. When the weather is hot and dry, soil loses water rapidly. Dry air extracts moisture from the land, and rising temperature can increase this evaporative demand. The lack of rain during a flas

23、h drought can further contribute to the feedback processes. Under these conditions, crops and vegetation begin to die much more quickly than they do during typical long-term droughts. In our study, we used climate models and data from the past 170 years to assess the drought risks ahead under three

24、conditions for how quickly the world takes action to slow the pace of global warming. If greenhouse gas emissions (排放物) from vehicles, power plants, and other human sources continue at a high rate, we found that cropland in much of North America and Europe would have a 53% annual chance of flash dro

25、ughts, respectively, by the final decades of this century. Globally, the largest projected increases in flash droughts would be in Europe and the Amazon. Slowing emissions can reduce the risk significantly, but we found flash droughts would still increase by about 6% worldwide under low-emission con

26、ditions.8Why is the flash drought a concern?AIt often develops and strikes unexpectedly.BIt does go hand in hand with rainfall.CIt can be destructive to regional agriculture.DIts chance has increased dramatically.9What does the underlined word “ravage” mean in paragraph 2?AControl.BAssessment.CProdu

27、ction.DDamage.10Which of the following is a direct contributor to flash droughts?AThe constant rainfall.BThe increasing food demand.CThe warming planet.DThe fast pace of modern life.11What can be done to reduce the drought risks according to the last paragraph?ATo cut down on carbon footprint.BTo ev

28、aluate the risks regularly.CTo study climate models and data.DTo monitor weather condition.On September 9, 2024, Apple released its latest iPhone 16 series at an event called “Its Glowtime”. At the event, Tim Cook, the companys CEO, played up the promise of the phones AI features in a pre-recorded v

29、ideo.Indeed, the demonstration seemed impressive. When Cook pointed the camera at a restaurant, the AI assistant Siri could tell him what was on the menu. It also could answer his questions fairly well and learn about the users from their interactions with their devices. For instance, Siri could kno

30、w if a users mother was calling and acted appropriately.Apple is one of many firms that want to take AI beyond huge data centres, known as the cloud, and run it on smaller devices, known as the edge. Samsung, Apples major competitor, launched its Galaxy S24 with some AI features earlier this year. S

31、o did Microsoft, which has launched Windows PCs designed for AI. But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud-based AI models to the edge devices.At present, cloud-based AI models are mostly trained on graphics processing units (GPUs) that consume so much energy that it can take a

32、 nuclear-power plant to fuel them. They also need huge amounts of memory and data. All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Even once they are trained, running these AI models is costly. According to one estimate, it costs OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, 36 cents every time someone asks its

33、 AI model a question.Companies are experimenting with various solutions to these problems. Apple will offer on-device AI to deal with the easiest tasks, but send trickier problems to the firms private cloud. The service will direct the most difficult requests to third-party models such as ChatGPT. B

34、ut even such smaller on-device AI models require a lot of computing power to run, which puts huge stress on the edge devices batteries.“Making the technology work could not only start a supercycle in device sales, but also create new opportunities for apps and digital advertising,” says Neil Shah of

35、 Counterpoint, a research firm. “But for the moment, edge devices are barely ready for basic functions, let alone Glowtime.”12What is the second paragraph mainly about?AThe Glowtime event.BiPhone 16s AI features.CTim Cooks performance.DThe future of AI phones.13Why are Samsung and Microsoft mentione

36、d in the text?ATo tell readers how bad competition can be.BTo warn Apple of the potential consequences.CTo compare their newly released edge devices.DTo show how hard it is to apply AI to edge devices.14What is the problem with cloud-based AI models?AOpenAI charges too much money.BAll of them have t

37、o be trained on GPUs.CIt is too expensive to train and run them.DThey can only deal with the easiest tasks.15What does Neil Shah most probably imply?AiPhone 16 is bound to disappoint its users.BAI phones success will depend on new apps.CSales of AI phones will increase greatly soon.DTim Cook was not

38、 honest with the AI features.Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout. 16 Many experts say theres no easy answer because it depends on the person.If you wa

39、nt energy and strength for an ideal workout, you need fuel. A fed workout will provide your body with power. Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights. 17 Muscle preservation is also an essential component of strengthening your body. Nitrogen (氮) is critica

40、l for processing protein that builds healthy muscles. People tend to lose less nitrogen during a fed workout than a fasted one.Many fitness enthusiasts are not on board with this idea. They report feeling sick and inactive while trying to exercise after eating. With a fasted workout, you may not get

41、 the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat. 18 It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose (葡萄糖) levels, and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat.

42、19 Not all foods are created equal. For example, if you choose a fed workout, youll probably lose a lot of water during an intense training, so you should consider drinking some beforehand. With a fasted workout, it would help if you had some nutrition right after your session is complete. Drink som

43、e water. Then, have a light meal or nutritional snack.Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice. Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. 20 AHowever, a fasted workout might not work for you.BHow your body will respond is based on your workou

44、t intensity.CThese benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body.DTo eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts minds.EThink thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice.FKnowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as i

45、mportant as knowing when to eat.GA person doing a 30-minute session a day may not have a problem with fasted workouts.二、完形填空Perhaps youve heard the old saying “curiosity killed the cat.” Its a phrase thats often used to 21 people especially children not to ask too many questions. Yet its widely agre

46、ed that 22 actually makes learning more enjoyable and effective. 23 , research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in 24 how well students do in school.Curiosity also 25 us to embrace unfamiliar circumstances, brings excitement into our lives, and opens up new possibilities

47、. Being curious requires us to be both humble enough to know we dont have all the answers, and brave enough to 26 it. Asking the questions that help us 27 the gap between what we already know and what wed like to know can lead us to make unexpected discoveries. In science, basic curiosity-driven res

48、earch conducted without pressure to produce immediate practical results can have 28 and incredibly important benefits. 29 , one day in 1831, Michael Faraday was playing around with a coil (线圈) and a magnet (磁铁) 30 he suddenly saw how he could generate an electrical current. At first, it wasnt clear what use this would have, but it actually made 31 available for use in technology, and so changed the world. Unsurprisingly, there are chemi