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东莞四中 2023-2024 高三第一学期英语月考试题

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第一部分阅读(共两节，满分 50 分)

第一节(共15 小题;每小题 2. 5 分，满分 37. 5 分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Books are excellent gifts. Here are four of the year’s most talked-about titles.

Ordinary Monsters | By J. M. Miro

Miro has temporarily abandoned literary fiction in favour of a new series of historical fantasy novels. Ordinary

Monsters is about a group of children with magical gifts who come together and pool their powers to escape the

bad shape-shifting man that’s going after them.

Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces | By Elamin Abdelmahmoud

The soundtrack to The O. C., a drama series, and the strange beauty of Highway 401 were important factors in

developing selfhood of Abdelmahmoud. This book describes his own experience of moving from Khartoum,

Sudan, to Kingston, Canada, in the early 2000s at age 12.

A Magic Steeped in Poison | By Judy I. Lin

Harry Potter has his magic stick. And Ning, the heroine of Lin’s first novel, has tea, which in her world carries

magical properties. Lin has created a pleasing Young Adult fantasy rich in Chinese mythology ( 神话). In this book,

Ning enters a competition to find the most gifted tea master, Shennong.

A Ballet of Lepers | By Leonard Cohen

Unlike many other posthumous (死后出版的) works, you can count on Cohen’s to be worth your wait. Before

his death, he said that the novel contained in the book, which was never published, was likely better than The

Favourite Game, a novel he published during his lifetime. This book also includes a radio play script (剧本) and a

handful of short stories.

1. Which book is a mirror of the author’s life story?

A. Ordinary Monsters. B. Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces.

C. A Magic Steeped in Poison. D. A Ballet of Lepers.

2. What do the first and third books have in common?

A. They are about teamwork.

B. They are based on an imaginary world.

C. They both involve Chinese characters.

D. They draw inspiration from other novels.

3. What can be inferred about A Ballet of Lepers?

A. It is a collection. B. It is Cohen’s best novel.

C. It is a fantasy novel. D. It is adapted from a play.

A song called Lonely Warrior ( 《孤勇者》 ) is always ringing in my ears. Six years ago, after hosting an

annual ceremony for my school, I found that my left leg was a little swollen, and very soon I could barely walk. In

fact, the swollen part became a fist-sized meatball that was so painful that I could barely sleep. Of course, I went to

a local hospital, where I was given very bleak (不乐观的) news-osteosarcoma, which means bone cancer.

I underwent chemotherapy (化疗) for the next two years, and it was the worst time of my life. Physically, I felt

that the side effects of chemotherapy were killing me. I lost all of the hair on my body and I became totally bald. I

could barely eat anything, even if felt hungry. I no longer needed an alarm clock to wake up in the morning.

Instead, what woke me was my body telling me that I needed to vomit (呕吐).

I had no idea where all this treatment would leave me, and the dreams I had once nursed about the future were

entirely wiped out. I wanted to feel the world and experience more, so I stuck to the course of treatment. As time

went by, however, I became weaker and weaker. The side effects now were far worse than they had been earlier.

I eventually suggested that the leg be chopped off, and the doctor said that might be the best thing to do, as

long as I could cope with the psychological and social pressures afterward. I made my decision very calmly,

because I knew things could not be worse than they were at that moment, and I was determined that this was just

one more battle I would win.

Now, six years later, I have weathered all these difficulties. I have been so lucky to be able to find the strength

to deal with all of this, and what I have to tell anyone still struggling with difficulties is this: have faith in yourself,

and do not let bad moments drag you down. Just hang on and you will come through.

4. What can we learn about the side effects of chemotherapy?

A. They made the author suffer a lot.

B. They destroyed the author’s faith.

C. They were relieved after treatment.

D. They were more obvious in the daytime

5. What was the author’s decision to deal with his condition?

A. Chopping off his leg.

B. Turning down the doctor’s advice.

C. Giving in to the cancer.

D. Seeking psychological assistance.

6. What does the underlined word“weathered”in the last paragraph mean?

A. resisted B. survived C. escaped D. produced

7. What does the author want to convey in the text?

A. A light heart lives long.

B. A good medicine tastes bitter.

C. Time works wonders.

D. One with faith braves any hardship.

Recently, more than 1,000 researchers and executives signed an open letter calling for a pause in research on

artificial intelligence. The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda (宣传), and even lead to the

“loss of control of our civilization”.

Many of the signatories (签署者) are thoughtful and experienced AI practitioners. Their concerns should be

taken seriously. On balance, though, their approach is likely to evolve into an opposition to progress.

Consider the broader worldview expressed in this document. It said, “Powerful AI systems should be

developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and risks manageable. ” This is a formula

for complete stop, as no one can ever be so confident. The history of innovation is one of trial and error, risk and

reward. One reason why the US leads the world in digital technology is that it did not constrain the industry with

well-meaning but doubtful regulation. Slowing AI progress, moreover, carries risks all its own. Don’t forget that

this technology is likely to make the world richer, healthier, smarter and more productive for decades to come. By

2030, it might be contributing more than $15 trillion to the global economy. Advances in medicine, biology, climate

science, education, manufacturing, transportation and much more are on the horizon. Any new rules must

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