1、江苏省盐城市2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解Braille, the tactile reading system blind people can use to read text, is in more places than you may first realize, which works by using six tactile dots (触点)set in two columns and three rows, known as cells. Each raised dot relates to a letter, a number or a ma
2、rk, and each letter has its own pattern of dots. There are two ways in which Braille can be read, either as individual letters or predetermined phrases or grouped letters. According to the WHO, 36 million people globally are blind. However, fewer and fewer people are using Braille to read, due to au
3、dio alternatives. The Night WriterThough Braille bears the name of a man remembered for its creation, it was another who first used raised dots for writing. Back in the early 1800s, French officer Charles Barbier invented the technique-night writing, where a 12-dot cell was employed. Barbier later l
4、ectured on his system at the Royal Institute for Blind Youths in Paris, which a 12-year-old student named Louis Braille eventually improved upon.How Blind People Read Digital TextThough traditional Braille is still used by many in the visually challenged community, the digital revolution (革命) has ta
5、ken it from paper to plastic. Several companies have created electronic Braille readers to turn digital information into Braille. These devices translate digital text and present it as Braille through a series of cells comprised of changing plastic pins(针)to copy tactile dots.1What is a cell in Brai
6、lle?AIt refers to a reading system.BIt represents a tactile dot in text.CIt is a predetermined phrase.DIt is a set of 6 dots in a 23 pattern.2What can we learn about Braille?AIt is named for Louis Brailles original idea.BThe number of Braille users is on the decrease.CElectronic Braille readers turn
7、 text into audio.DThe digital revolution has brought an end to cells.3In which of the following magazines can we find the article?AHow It Works.BTechlife News.CAncient History.DNational Geography.When I was eleven, my mom and dad died. I was left caring for my younger brother and felt at a loss. We
8、moved in with my grandparents in Nandi. Though I wanted an education, they insisted that education didnt matter for girls.So Id wake up in the mornings, sweep the house, wash the dishes, cook breakfast, and run to school. Despite all this, I was admitted to one of Kenyas top high schools elsewhere.
9、However, poverty did not allow me to stay in school. I was constantly sent home for school fees. That was when I met Akili Dada, a nonprofit supporting girls education. They offered me a scholarship, which changed my life and gave me a new focus in life. They not only focused on educating me, but al
10、so building me as a person. For the first time I felt empowered to focus on my schooling and appreciate the person I was. I went from the bottom of the class to being a top student and finished high school with an A average.In 2015, I received a MasterCard scholarship to study Management Information
11、 Systems at Ashesi University in Ghana. This course, which combines business and computer science, is a step toward my dream of earning a PhD and working for the United Nations (UN).When I was growing up in Nandi, the village had no lawyers or doctors. To fill the gap, I created a program called Lif
12、e Lifters, which aims to empower the youth to be innovative, create change, and see value in education.I am the first generation in my village to study abroad and I hope to inspire the youth in my area to focus on education and create wealth for themselves. I firmly believe in the power of education
13、 for girls. If girls understand their rights and work for them, then we can grow a society where the same value is placed on both male and female. It shouldnt matter whether youre a boy or a girl-you are a human being, which is what Akili Dada taught me. In the end I wish to be a resource to women,
14、and the world in general.4Why did the author feel at a loss at eleven?AThe loss of parents led to an uncertain future.BShe and her brother were sent away from home.CHer grandparents could hardly support her living.DShe had to move to another village for schooling.5What made the author close to quitt
15、ing high school?AHer poor academic performance.BThe prejudice against girls on campus.CLack of continuous financial support.DThe distance from school to her home.6How did Akili Dada benefit the author?ABy restoring her dignity.BBy introducing her to the UN.CBy training her for a job.DBy teaching her
16、 computer skills.7What is the purpose of Life Lifters?ATo select potential young talents for UN jobs.BTo provide scholarships for poor girls in Nandi.CTo inspire awareness of education in local youth.DTo make new technology available in rural areas.If a patient knew their doctor was going to give th
17、em bad information during an upcoming appointment, theyd cancel immediately. Generative AI models such as ChatGPT, however, frequently make stuff up to cheat our eyes. So why would anyone want to use an AI for medical purposes?Heres the optimistic scenario (设想): not only do AI tools get trained on m
18、edical literature, but they also scan patient records and smart watch data. Then, they produce personalized tips to each user, accurate enough to be helpful. The dystopian version: governments, insurance companies, and the medical enterprises push immature AI to cut costs, leaving patients desperate
19、 for medical care from clinicians. Right now, its easy to imagine things going wrong, especially because AI has already been accused of offering harmful advice online.“ChatGPT and other large language models are very confident, they express themselves clearly, and theyre very often wrong,” says Mark
20、 Dredze, a professor at Johns Hopkins University. Still, he is optimistic. ChatGPT already gives advice thats comparable to the recommendations physicians offer online, his newly published research has found. And future generative models might complement (完善) trips to the doctor, rather than replaci
21、ng consults entirely. They could help explain treatments and conditions, such as preventing misunderstandings due to language barriers. In a more promising future, AI systems would combine multiple data sources. Using photos, patient records, information from wearable sensors, and more, they could d
22、eliver good care anywhere to anyone.As medical AI develops, the industry must keep growing amounts of patient data secure. But many hospitals already sell sensitive patient data to tech companies. Someone suggests that that information be added to national data sets to improve medical AI models. Add
23、itionally, the government could review the accuracy of AI tools used by hospitals and medical groups and cut off valuable funding for substandard software. Doctors shouldnt just be handed AI tools, either, they should receive extensive training on how to use them.Its easy to see how Al companies mig
24、ht trick organizations and patients into signing up for services that cant be trusted. Lawmakers, heal the are providers and tech companies need to move ahead with caution (谨慎). Lives depend on it.8What does the underlined word “dystopian” in paragraph 2 probably mean?AUplifting.BPractical.CAdvanced
25、.DDiscouraging.9What might be the current view on AI in medical fields?AIt can provide accurate suggestions.BAI will adapt and replace doctors.CPatients are eager for AI treatment.DThere is still a long way for AI to go.10According to Mark Dredze, what can AI possibly help do?APrevent illnesses.BImp
26、rove communication.CAssess doctors.DCheck recommendations.11Which of the following statements might the author agree with?AThe development of AI is too fast for human control.BIt is highly irresponsible to introduce AI to medicine.CPromoting AI-aid medical checkups is as easy as pie.DThe application
27、 of AI to medicine is worth joint efforts.I am somewhat a hard-working woman and dont like to fail a test. Thus, you can imagine my horror when a friend and I took an online personality test to determine levels of optimism-and Im sadder than Eeyore, a pessimistic cartoon figure!I had assumed that, a
28、s an optimist like Pooh, another cartoon figure, I saw the best in people, happier than pessimists. There was no reason to suggest this was true, but so deeply did I believe it that I felt ashamed of my test. I tried to justify the result to my friend: it was a bad week; the weather was depressing;
29、I wasnt a pessimist; I was a realist. My poor pessimistic self kept explaining until my friend put me out of my pain. Pessimism and optimism are just a state of being and we can move between the two.Apparently, there are three things to think about here. First, how personally do you take things? If
30、a friend is in a bad mood, do you assume it is to do with you, or that theyre just a bit upset that day? Optimists favour the latter and know theyre not responsible for everything all around. Second, how pervasive (遍布的) is a feeling for you? If something goes wrong, do you see it as a single inciden
31、t, or a sign that more bad luck will follow? Eeyores see a missed morning alarm as a dark sign for the entire day. Finally, how permanent do you think a situation is? Poohs believe in the saying, “This too shall pass,” but Beyores believe a bad situation will stay that way forever.I started to see h
32、ow my current view of the world was making me a pessimist. I know I can take things personally but,when I took the test,I was burnt out at work and feeling like I was letting everyone down.So, how to change? I started small-when I was feeling unhappy in a situation, Id ask myself, “How would a Pooh
33、see this?” 1 repeated the saying and chose to believe in hope, because thats what optimists do.12What was the authors response to the test result?AShe took it seriously.BShe treated it as a joke.CShe chose to ignore it.DShe admitted its accuracy.13What might be a proper understanding of optimism and
34、 pessimism?AOptimism causes more harm than pessimism.BOptimism and pessimism are defined by tests.CBoth of them are just a matter of personal choice.DThey are fixed and normally not interchangeable.14What might Poohs think after a possible traffic accident?AIt is always others fault.BIt is a single
35、incident.CIt is a warning to drive less.DIt is a bad sign of misfortune.15Which would be the best title for the text?AEnjoy Your MomentBPooh to Eeyore!CBelieve Until You Make ItDSay No to Personality Tests!Is the glass half full or half empty? As the saying teaches us, its about your view. But if yo
36、u find yourself viewing the glass as half-empty more often than not, you may be experiencing a scarcity mindset(稀缺心态). 16 The term was originally coined to describe a specific type of anxiety experienced by people whose incomes are below the government poverty line. 17 Its often applied to other par
37、ts of life, too. Who hasnt stayed up all night wondering what could be improved in their life if they had A, B or C? 18 The root cause could be a life-changing event that makes you focus on what youve lost or are missing. This might be losing a job, climbing credit card bills or ending a relationshi
38、p.Of course, its easier said than done to get out of this kind of mindset. You can take baby steps toward it. The first step is accepting that itll be impossible to get rid of these thoughts overnight. When negative thoughts appear, you may tell yourself: 19 But psychologists recommend an acceptance
39、 mindset. Tell yourself this instead: I do feel this way, but this doesnt have to totally preoccupy me.Whats more, surround yourself with supportive, positive people. Sometimes, being around the people constantly reminding you of what you dont have can bring out the negative thoughts running around
40、in your mind. 20 And find new friends that help empower your positive thoughts instead of your negative ones. If your negative thoughts are really starting to get to you, it may be good to seek a therapist(治疗师)who can help you.AA scarcity mindset can arise from a lot of things.BBut a scarcity mindse
41、t isnt always about finances.CThis is because your brain isnt good at multitasking.DThis is when you become preoccupied with what you dont have.EIm not going to think about this and Ill just ignore these feelings entirely.FTo break the scarcity mindset habit, set certain boundaries with those people
42、.GYou can do this by simply speaking positive thoughts out loud to people around you.二、完形填空One evening in 1993, my car died in a deserted part of the highway to my college party. With no phones in the snow, I knew I was 21 . It was not a good option to walk to get 22 . So I got out and tried to wave
43、 down passing cars. After having no 23 at the side of the road and starting to 24 in the bitter wind, I went back into my car. Suddenly, a truck 25 and I was grateful.I was 26 at first to climb into a strangers truck. At this point, however, I was cold and desperate. The 27 of the truck was too invi
44、ting to 28 . As I climbed inside, the first thing I noticed was a picture of his family attached to his dashboard (仪表盘).He first 29 himself as “Mike” and asked where I was going. I 30 my situation and, as luck would have it, he was 31 that very way and would be glad to drop me off. I felt 32 at ease
45、 with Mike. He had me laughing with his family stories until I arrived at my 33 . I asked Mike if there was anything I could do to 34 him. His only answer? “Just be careful.” Then he drove away.The next day, I asked around to try to find Mike so that I could show my 35 . However, no one had ever hea
46、rd of Mike.21AstuckBlostCboredDconfused22AadviceBhelpCmoneyDfood23AexpectationBtimeCclueDluck24AreflectBfallCfreezeDregret25Abroke downBpulled overCpassed byDhurried away26AhesitantBcontentCcuriousDhumble27AdesignBsmellCcolorDwarmth28ApossessBdeclineCacceptDenjoy29AtreatedBimaginedCintroducedDviewed
47、30ApredictedBanalyzedCcontrolledDexplained31AheadingBleavingCrepairingDclearing32AoriginallyBrecentlyCimmediatelyDfrequently33AstationBhouseCcarDdestination34ArepayBencourageCreplaceDentertain35AloveBgratefulnessCinterestDdetermination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。Chinese folding fan, a symbol of elegance, has established itself deep in the national spirit. Generally, a folding fan is shaped like part of a circle 36 made of a thin material such as paper. Its ribs (扇骨) are often made of bamboo. One thing fan-mak
