1、2024届山西省运城市高三第二次模拟调研测试英语试题一、阅读理解Four Best Music Festivals Worth Attending This YearBig EarsWhen: March 21 24Where: Knoxville, TennesseeNamed for the open-minded approach to listening it asks attendees to have, Big Ears regularly hosts contemporary classical music performances along with adventurous
2、rock, jazz, metal and electronic music. For four days, Big Ears transforms the city into a paradise (天堂) for music of all kinds, taking over music halls, clubs and churches, all of which are centrally located and within walking distance.Ultra Music FestivalWhen: March 22 24Where: Miami, FloridaConsi
3、dered as one of the best electric music events in the world, Ultra Music Festival features electronic dance music (EDM), techno and house music. Attendees are referred to as “Ultranauts” and come from around the globe to party in downtown Miami. This years line-up includes Calvin Harris, Afrojack, D
4、avid Guetta and Zeds Dead.Jazz & Heritage FestivalWhen: April 25 May 5Where: New Orleans, LouisianaHeld annually since 1970, Jazz Fest is also one of the biggest. Nearly half a million people show up to take in a massive bill of jazz, blues and rock music. While most festivals are content to book th
5、e same handful of reunited alt-rock (另类摇滚) bands making the rounds, Jazz Fest always takes pride in hall-of-fame headliners. This years line-up goes well beyond jazz with names like the Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Hozier and Earth, Wind & Fire.SXSWWhen: March 8 16Where: Austin, TexasThe first
6、 SXSW was held in 1987 and since then the festival has grown both in terms of attendance by some counts, 280,000 people attended the festival in 2019 and in terms of influence: SXSW is Austins biggest profit-producing event and one of the most important gatherings on the nations entertainment calend
7、ar. The event is broken down into several parts, including SXSW Music, SXSW Film and SXSW Comedy.1What can you do at the festival of Big Ears?AListen to various kinds of music.BEnjoy comedy shows every day.CWatch classical films in a church.DExplore a paradise for nature lovers.2Where should you go
8、to attend one of the worlds best electric music events?AKnoxville, Tennessee.BMiami, Florida.CNew Orleans, Louisiana.DAustin, Texas.3Which festival lasts the longest this year?ABig Ears.BUltra Music Festival.CJazz &Heritage Festival.DSXSW.29-year-old Dim Nang Lao is a mother of a six-year-old bo
9、y in a mountainous and remote region in northeastern Cambodia. Like many other parents in her village who marry and have children at a young age, she used to have little knowledge about how she should look after her child to ensure he can grow healthy and strong and reach his full potential.But ever
10、ything changed when she received Nurturing Care Parenting training from village volunteers. Nurturing Care Parenting aims to help every child get the best possible start in life, including through healthcare, early education and play. It also helps parents avoid violence or punishment to discipline
11、their children.“I learned a lot from Nurturing Care Parenting,” Dim Nang Lao says. “I learned how to care for my childs health, nutrition and education. I learned how to talk to him when he is wrong and comfort him when he is sad. I learned that a child is a white paper. If I hit him, he will learn
12、those actions from me.”Dim Nang Lao is one of many who have benefited from the training. According to a local official named Ang Chenda, the training has reached five villages and has improved the lives of many families. She says she welcomes the training as many parents in the area did not fully un
13、derstand what they needed to do to fully support their childrens needs and development and often spent most of their time earning an income through farm work.“After the training, their understanding of raising young children is far different,” Ang Chenda says. “They are more aware of the importance
14、of caring for their children. They take their children to the health center for check-ups, issue birth certificates for their children and send their children to school. They also reduce violence and use positive discipline instead.”Dim Nang Lao says she is grateful for the opportunity to learn abou
15、t positive parenting and apply it in her daily life. “I hope that more parents in our country can receive this training and benefit from it as I do,” she adds.4What can we learn about many parents in Dim Nang Laos village?AThey cared little about their kids physical health.BThey got married and had
16、children at an old age.CThey couldnt make a living through farm work.DThey didnt know how to care for their kids well.5What does Dim Nang Lao focus on in paragraph 3?AWhat she learned from her son.BHer sons change over the time.CWhat she gained from the training.DThe goal of the parenting program.6W
17、hy is Ang Chenda mentioned in the text?ATo speak highly of Nurturing Care Parenting.BTo introduce a harmonious parent-child relationship.CTo show the popularity of the training outside villages.DTo highlight the positive influence of parenting on kids.7What does Dim Nang Lao expect of Nurturing Care
18、 Parenting?AIt will train more than parents.BIt will be promoted extensively.CIt will offer jobs to more parents.DIt will be well received worldwide.While growing up in California in the 1980s, Winifred Frick never saw a condor(秃鹰) in the wild. The population of North Americas largest bird, Gymnogyp
19、s californianus, had declined to nearly zero by 1987 because so many were shot, poisoned or captured.The few remaining wild condors were brought into zoos in the early 1980s as part of a captive breeding(圈养)program. Gradually, a small group of the birds reproduced, and eventually many of the condors
20、 were released back into the wild.Today, Frick, a conservation biologist, and her 14-year-old son can admire condors flying in the sky while hiking along the Pacific coast. Nearly 350 of the species, whose wings can span nearly 3 meters, once again fly over parts of California and Arizona.The condor
21、s happy ending is thanks in large part to the U. S. Endangered Species Act, or ESA, enacted on December 28, 1973. The act currently protects more than 2,300 species. These include more than 900 plants and at least 160 marine species.“When it comes to preventing plants and animals from going extinct,
22、 the ESA is one of the most powerful laws we have,” says Frick. “The ESA is about protecting wildlife for our future generations.”If a species is thought to be threatened or endangered with going extinct, it goes through a strict process to determine whether it should be added to the endangered spec
23、ies list. Once a species makes the list, government agencies create a plan to help it recover. This might mean describing ways to restore its habitat or identifying ways to halt threats to a species. For instance, being listed under the act makes it illegal to use, kill or catch any of these organis
24、ms. It also bans the import of any endangered foreign animals, as well as any meat or products made from them.The ESA has written plenty of success stories over the past half-century. So far, the act has helped keep 99 percent of species under its protection from extinction.8Why did the zoos keep wi
25、ld condors captive in the 1980s?ATo relocate their natural habitat.BTo restore the condor population.CTo make way for hiking activities.DTo honor a conservation biologist.9What are the figures in paragraph 4 intended to tell us?AThe survival rate of the condors is high.BMany species are faced with e
26、xtinction.CThe ESA has been recognized by the public.DThe ESA contributes a lot to species protection.10What does the underlined word “halt” in paragraph 6 probably mean?AStop.BTrack.CTransform.DReplace.11Whats the best title for the text?AThe ESA Has Saved Many SpeciesBQuantities of Species Are Dyi
27、ng OutCThe ESA Shares the Story of CondorsDWild Animals Are in Need of ProtectionThe introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant part of the digital transformation bringing challenges and changes to the job descriptions among management. A study shows that integrating AI systems in
28、to service teams increases demands on middle management in the financial services field.Interviewed in the study were 25 experienced managers employed by a leading Scandinavian financial services company. AI systems have been intensely integrated into the tasks and processes of the company in recent
29、 years.The results showed that the integration of AI systems into service teams is a complex phenomenon, putting new demands on the work of middle management and requiring a balance d act in the face of new challenges.“The productivity of work grows when routine tasks are passed on to AI. On the oth
30、er hand, the fast pace of change makes work more demanding, and the integration of AI makes it necessary to learn new things constantly. Surprisingly, new kinds of routine work also increase, because the operations of AI need to be monitored and checked,” says Assistant Professor Jonna Koponen.Accor
31、ding to the results of the research, the social features of middle management also changed, because the AI systems used at work were seen either as technical tools or colleagues, depending on the type of AI that was used. Especially when more developed types of AI, such as chatting robots, were incl
32、uded in the AI systems, they were seen as colleagues.Integrating AI also poses ethical (道德上的) challenges, and managers devoted more of their time to ethical considerations. For example, they were concerned about the fairness of decisions made by AI. Aspects observed in the study showed that managing
33、 service teams with integrated AI requires new skills and knowledge of middle management, such as technological understanding and skills, interactive skills and emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage and adapt to continuous change.“AI systems cannot yet take over a
34、ll human management in areas such as the motivation and inspiration of team members. This is why skills in interaction and empathy (同理心) should be emphasized when selecting new employees for managerial positions which emphasize the management of teams integrated with AI,” Koponen says.12What does th
35、e study find?AAI becomes less popular in the service field.BAI makes decisions more fairly than humans.CAI proves human management is unnecessary.DAI makes middle management more demanding.13Whats Jonna Koponens attitude to integrating AI systems into service teams?AUnmentioned.BOpposed.CObjective.D
36、Indifferent.14Which of the following shows Jonna Koponens opinion?AAI cant replace human mangers completely.BFew managers in the service field are needed.CEmployees for managerial positions dislike AI.DAI devotes more time to ethical considerations.15What is the main idea of the text?AThe integratio
37、n of AI into service teams is hard.BAI takes over human management in many fields.CAI and human managers are a perfect combination.DThe application of AI influences middle management.Living in a city, you often see a group of runners emerge around a corner. They laugh and chat together as their runn
38、ing shoes rhythmically touch the pavement. 16 . Joining such a group club is great for runners. Here are some reasons to inspire you to become a member of it.Get more motivationWhen you run alone, it is harder to get out of the door and onto the pavement. There is often a convincing inner voice that
39、 whispers to you to simply stay at home! 17 . Your running friends will be looking forward to seeing you and will miss you if you do not show up.Become a better runner 18 . Most clubs have coaches or trainers. Trainers can assist you in setting a pace and establishing realistic and achievable goals,
40、 and train you to be the best runner you can be. A coach will develop variety in running routes and content, making the whole workout so enjoyable that you may perform better without even realizing how much distance you covered. 19 When you are part of a club, you can make friends with those sharing
41、 the same passion. According to a fitness magazine, runners are known to be a friendly bunch! This offers a sense of belonging, and after a while, these new partners feel like a warm family and can become lifelong friends.Feel safeMost runners choose to run in fall or winter and this may mean going
42、out on a dark evening. When running alone, it is harder to see the road and you may easily trip or fall due to the darkness. When in a group, you will be reminded of possible dangers and if there is an accident, people are there to help you. 20 .ADevelop friendshipBBecome more friendlyCThese runners
43、 are often part of a running clubDThis can definitely give you a sense of securityEWhen running in a group, you may hit your personal goals more quicklyFHowever, being part of a group pushes you to participate in a running eventGYou get encouragement and protection from this group of runners that pa
44、ssed by二、完形填空When I was fifteen, I planned to start my business. But every time I wanted to try something new, I felt there was a 21 between two different versions of me: One wanted to 22 the world, while the other was 23 rejection.Then I learned about “Rejection Therapy (治疗)”. Basically, the 24 is
45、that you look for rejection and get rejected at something every day finally, you no longer feel 25 .Once, I thought, “What if I just 26 to teach a college class?” I went to University of Texas at Austin and knocked on a professors door and asked, “Can I teach your class?” I was rejected. Because I d
46、idnt run, on the ninth try, the professor was very 27 . He carefully 28 my well-prepared materials for the 29 and said, “Cool! Ill fit you in my curriculum (课程).”Three months later, when I finished teaching that class, I walked out crying with 30 . I was rejected many times, but I 31 got used to it.
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