广东省河源市2023-2024高二上学期期末教学质量检测英语试题.docx

1、广东省河源市2023-2024高二上学期期末教学质量检测英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Mental health is a growing worldwide problem. Because it can affect people at a young age, theyll often need treatment for many years. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will surely impact every aspect of modern life and society. Scientists and doctors

2、 have already begun to explore its potential for mental health research and treatment. Join us for this years conference, where experts will discuss how AI will help people in their mental health therapy (治疗). Agenda* 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Check In (Continental breakfast will be provided) * 10:00 a

3、.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lectures topic: A Fruitful Reciprocity (互惠): The Neuroscience-AI ConnectionSpeaker: Dr. Dan Yamins, Assistant Professor of Psychology and of Computer Science, Stanford University* 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lectures topic: From AI for mental health to digital therapeuticsSpeaker: Dr. A

4、ldo Faisal, Professor of AI & Neuroscience, Imperial College London* 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break* 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lectures topic: Computational PsychiatrySpeaker: Dr. Frederike Petzschner, Assistant Professor of Brain Science, Brown University* 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lectures topic:

5、What can GenAI teach us about the nature of intelligence? Speaker: Dr. Blaise Arcas, Researcher at Google Research* 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lectures topic: Artificial Intelligence in Medical ImagingSpeaker: Dr. Hugo Aerts, Associate Professor, Brigham and Womens Hospital; Full Professor at Maastricht

6、University1What is the topic of this years conference?AAIs advantage in modern society.BAIs influence on peoples daily life.CThe difficulty in treating mental health.DApplications of AI in treating mental health.2How many lectures will be given during the conference?AThree.BFive.CSeven.DNine.3Who wi

7、ll talk about the effect of AI on medical imaging?ADr. Hugo Aerts.BDr. Aldo Faisal.CDr. Dan Yamins.DDr. Frederike Petzschner.I held a yogurt in one hand as I tried to eat and read customers e-mails during the lunch hour. Even fifteen minutes in the employee lunchroom seemed too much. My company had

8、cut costs by not hiring new workers as they left. The survivors were expected to finish the remaining work.For me, this meant no lunch hour. I didnt feel I worked at a job; I felt I was my job. I wanted to resign, but given the economy, I reminded I couldnt until I got another job. Then a chance con

9、versation with a six-year-old girl changed my thought. She was lovely, standing in line with her mom at the grocery store. “Good day at school?” I asked. She nodded. “Whats your favorite subject?” I continued. “Lunch.” I smiled at the answer, which had ever been my answer. At lunch, there were no ad

10、ults to tell us what to do and we could sit and talk with our friends. Sometimes we could plan our time, while sometimes our time became more spontaneous we only decided what to do while we were eating our sandwiches. That conversation left me wondering; what had happened to lunch? By law I have the

11、 right to take a lunch break at work, so I decided to start taking it and set out to explore the small town. When the weather turned cold, I visited the used public library. Near the library was a small pond that attracted ducks and small children with their parents. When I decided to take back my l

12、unch hour, I was ready for unkind remarks or stares from my co-workers. Actually, some of my co-workers started to leave away occasionally during lunch time. Therefore, we started inviting each other out for walks during good weather and discovered that we shared many common topics of conversation.

13、Im still looking for a new position, but with less stressed-out urgency than before. You cant always change your circumstances, but you can always change your perspective.4Why did the author want to leave the company?AShe was tired of her co-workers.BShe wanted to get promoted.CShe was overloaded in

14、 her job.DShe didnt get good pay.5Which word can replace the underlined word “spontaneous” in paragraph 3?AUnapproved.BUnplanned.CUnpacked.DUnchanged.6What did the author begin to do after the chance conversation?AShare her snacks with others.BFall in love with her job.CGo shopping with her co-worke

15、rs.DHave a break during her lunch time.7Which of the following might the author agree with?AWe should always adapt to our working conditions.BWe can change our working efficiency by making friends.CChanging what we could control makes a difference.DAppreciating every moment in our life can decide ou

16、r efficiency.The reference desk staff at Baton Rouge, Louisianas public libraries are proud of themselves for answering their customers questions. The best recipe, the history of zydeco, the number of times the LSU Tigers football team has been to the Cotton Bowl. Even in this age of Google and Siri

17、, theres no shortage of questions. “Were in the information business,” says Patricia Husband, assistant branch library director. Then came the flooding of 2016. Suddenly the questions became more urgent (紧急的). People wanted to know how to contact Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance, w

18、here to get help paying bills, even where to find a homeless shelter. Some visitors seemed to need much more than what the librarys reference sources could give them. They needed someone who could spend more time with them, advise them on whom to call for assistance and what documents and informatio

19、n theyd need. The library turned to Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge (VOAGBR), a nonprofit it had worked with in the past. At VOAGBR, theyre all about addressing the very concerns people were asking about assistance with affordable housing, a drop-in center for the homeless, therapists who

20、work with families in crisis, programs for seniors. They were committed to helping those who were called “the least of these”. A 90-day pilot program (试点项目) was launched in the spring of 2017. Three evenings a week, VOAGBR would send caseworkers to three library branches. The pilot program was exten

21、ded for an entire year. In its first six months at the library branches, VOAGBR helped 248 people it might not have otherwise reached. There were also programs like Ask a Lawyer, where a lawyer gives free legal advice once a month. There are a lot of books in Baton Rouges libraries full of informati

22、on, guidance, wisdom and entertainment but the help that VOAGBR offers there is right out of peoples heart.8What is the aim of paragraph 1?ATo indicate staffs work is hard.BTo prove the library is peoples pride.CTo show the good service of the library.DTo introduce the great number of books.9What wa

23、s a problem facing the library during the flood?AIts reference sources lessened.BThe books in it were destroyed.CToo many people rushed in for shelter.DIt couldnt provide all information people needed.10What can we know about VOAGBR?AIt offered aid to the needy.BIt was set up in 2017.CIt was a libra

24、ry branch.DIt was a 90-day pilot program.11What can be inferred about the pilot program?AIt changed into an academic one.BIt benefited people a lot.CIt advertised VOAGBR in the world.DIt helped the sufferers with its profits.“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed,” William Mc

25、Raven told the graduating class of 2014 at the University of Texas, Austin. His point is quite universal: whether you are a sailor, a salesperson or a CEO, “if you make your bed every morning, you will have completed the first task of the day.”Everyone must battle the desire to procrastinate (拖延), o

26、r to put off, every now and again. So here are some tips for procrastinators who wish to make their lives more efficient.The easiest way to get things finished is to get going in the first place. The reason why busy people never stop moving is that their constant movement generates further motivatio

27、n. This is, obviously, easier said than done. The more unpleasant something seems, the more you think about just how awful it is. That in turn makes you less likely to start itand so on.In practical terms, getting going can mean something as simple as opening an email. Two decades ago, in Getting Th

28、ings Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, a time-management consultant, David Allen, warned readers that ”the in-basket is a processing station, not a storage bin”. Email correspondence (通信) is the starting point of most work projects now. Just click it. Once you have got moving, consider your

29、 waypoints (路径点). That may mean breaking a job down into smaller parts. A paper from 2005 by researchers at MIT examined how knowledge is processed. They found that the brain prefers concrete and separate tasks to broad and abstract ones. So set your sights on completing a document first, rather tha

30、n starting with the goal of making a complete strategy.Putting something off doesnt make it go away. If employees often put off tasks and decisions, firms can suffer real material losses. So if that email arrives early in the morning, read it and replyeven if that means leaving your bed unmade.12Wha

31、t is the point of making the bed by William McRaven?AIt ensures a good nights sleep.BIt sets his principle.CIt helps to keep the bedroom tidy.DIt is a sign of getting started.13How do those busy people overcome procrastination?AFinding more awful things to do.BKeeping motivated continuously.CHaving

32、a fear of missing deadlines.DTaking an opportunity as the first thing.14What do the researchers from MIT advise people to do?AHave a complete strategy.BSelect the biggest waypoint.CDivide the tasks into parts.DCreate a detailed schedule.15Which is the best title of this passage?AA Guide for Procrast

33、inators to Improve Work EfficiencyBMaking the Bed Keeps Your Life More EfficientCA Procrastinator Changes the Whole WorldDEmail Correspondencethe Start to Remove ProcrastinationWhen you begin to face your fears, you unlock limitless opportunities to live your best life. By conquering your fears, you

34、 can finally break free. At first, you may find it difficult to face them. The following steps will help you face them effectively. 16 Identify your fears. To face your fears, you must first identify them. Identifying the related factors will help you overcome them. Take a moment to identify the spe

35、cific sources of your fears. Ask yourself: What are you actually afraid of? 17 Write down the answers and remember to get specific. Understand the root cause clearly. After identifying what your fears are, its time to explore what causes them. Spend some time exploring the nature of your fears. 18 W

36、hen you deeply understand the causes, you are in a better position to face them. 19 Define the objectives you aim to accomplish by facing your fears. Then set your clear goals. Breaking down your broader goals into smaller and manageable steps is crucial. Besides, creating a structured plan will als

37、o help you face your fears by making them much more organized. Take action. 20 And gradually work your way up to bigger ones. By taking action. youll gain new skills. You can build up your confidence in your ability to learn, handle mistakes, and embrace new experiences. As you go through this journ

38、ey of action, unexpected opportunities for personal growth will arise. Finally, youll strengthen your self-confidence.AAccept it as a universal emotion.BEstablish clear and achievable goals.CAnd thus you can have a brighter future.DHandle the least fearful aspect of your fear.EAnalyze the experience

39、s that lead to these fears.FSpend a few moments thinking about your answers.GFighting fear bravely can speed up your personal growth.二、完形填空A classroom of kindergartners listened attentively as their teacher, Robin Hughes, read them a book about snow. But as Hughes turned pages and 21 them photos of

40、children making snow angels, she noticed some students looked 22 . Hughes was shocked to know that only a couple of kids had seen snow. So she 23 her sister Amber Estes for help. “Could you make a snowman for me?” Hughes texted Estes. That text led Estes to build “Lucky”, a tiny 24 .Days later, Este

41、s 25 her the snowmancompleted with blueberries as eyes, a carrot as a nose and two branches as arms-on a nearly 800-mile journey in a 26 filled with ice bags. Hughes opened the box eagerly. To her surprise, the snowman had arrived almost 27 .The kids 28 saw the snowman in the classroom. “I was so ex

42、cited just to see their joy,” said Hughes. Ever since, at least twice a day, Hughes brought “Lucky” out from the cafeteria 29 and put it on a silver plate so students could 30 the snowman and asked questions. Cheers and wows filled the classroom every time the snowman was 31 . Whenever the snowman s

43、tarted to 32 , she took it back to the fridge.“In a time when things are not 33 for kids in the classroom, this little snowman has created 34 ,” Hughes said. She planned to melt the snowman before Earth Day and use the 35 while planting a flower at the school.21AtookBshowedCdevelopedDposted22AupsetB

44、nervousCpuzzledDsincere23AadmiredBthankedCblamedDasked24AfirmBboxCsnowmanDkindergarten25AtaughtBsentCpromisedDwrote26AcontainerBtrainCcanteenDflight27AfalseBundamagedCunfinishedDgone28AextremelyBbarelyCcriticallyDultimately29AfridgeBdrawerCofficeDpump30AeatBmoveCsmellDtouch31Abrought aboutBbrought i

45、nCcut outDcut up32ArollBshakeCmeltDwave33AnormalBscientificCstrangeDessential34AconfusionBpatienceChappinessDdetermination35AcoatBpackCplateDwater三、语法填空阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Researchers have found that tai chi could slow down Parkinsons disease by years. Tai chi, with its slow movements,

46、36 (know) to benefit physical and mental well-being. The researchers 37 (conduct) a five-year study on people with Parkinsons. They discovered that the condition became worse 38 a slower speed in those who practiced tai chi. They observed fewer falls, and 39 (little) dizziness (头晕) and back pain in

47、the tai chi practitioners. They also noted that the cognitive function of the test participants who 40 (regular) practiced tai chi became worse more slowly.Parkinsons disease is a brain disorder 41 (affect) the nerves and muscles. It steadily causes uncontrollable movements, 42 symptoms (症状) include shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance. People with Parkinsons may have difficulties walking and talking. One of the most famous peop