泸州市高2023级第二次教学质量诊断性考试
英语
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Why did the woman make the call?
A. To change an appointment. B. To get some comfort. C. To ask about a book.
2. Who will the man travel to China with?
A. The woman. B. His family. C. His colleague.
3. What does the woman think about the film?
A. The acting is poor. B. The plot is confusing. C. The ending is exciting.
4. What does the man think about Thanksgiving?
A. It’s a chance to visit friends.
B. It’s a good time to enjoy turkey.
C. It’s a moment to express thanks.
5. What is the woman’s suggestion for the man?
A. Practicing driving cars. B. Mastering road rules. C. Remembering answers.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How is the woman feeling about the man?
A. Worried. B. Proud. C. Surprised.
7. Where is this conversation probably taking place?
A. At home. B. At a shop. C. At school.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When does the man usually go to sleep in week one?
A. At 8:00 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 9:30 p.m.
9. What is the most likely relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Parent and child. C. Teacher and student.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why is the man talking to the woman?
A. To promote umbrellas. B. To find a craftsman. C. To learn about her umbrella.
11. What can we learn about traditional oil paper umbrellas?
A. They are easily painted by hand.
B. They are mostly used for protection.
C. They are valued in specific occasions.
12. Who is the man probably?
A. A local villager. B. A tourist. C. A shop owner.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the speakers meet last time?
A. At a job interview.
B. At a slow-paced finance company.
C. At an employee well-being conference.
14. What change did the woman’s company make last year?
A. They raised salaries. B. They hired more staff. C. They cut down working hours.
15. What does the man’s company struggle with?
A. Low work productivity. B. Frequent staff changes. C. Strong profit demands.
16. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. Shifts in the career path.
B. Balance between work and life.
C. Benefits of a shorter working week.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which part of the region will be least affected?
A. The mountain tops. B. The coastal zones. C. The valley areas.
18. What will the weather be like by mid-week?
A. The fog will grow heavier.
B. The wind will become stronger.
C. The temperature will get lower.
19. What should travelers do before starting their trip?
A. Review safety guidelines. B. Test their car lights. C. Consider the need for the trip.
20. What is the most dependable way to travel during this period?
A. By train. B. By bus. C. By plane.
第二部分 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。
A
NOTICE
For road safety and to address worsening cracks, holes, and damaged facilities, the City Traffic Authority will conduct urgent road repairs on Section 4 of Oakwood Avenue (between Maple Street and Cedar Street). These issues have caused recent minor accidents, so quick fixes are necessary. Temporary traffic control will be carried out during the construction to ensure safety at the work site and for the public. Details are as follows:
● Control Period:
9:00 to 17:00, Jan. 20 to Feb. 10. No control will be in place outside these hours to ease evening and early-morning traffic.
● Control Measures:
The westbound lane of Oakwood Avenue (Section 4) will be fully shut for equipment and materials. Eastbound traffic will be restricted to one lane only; drivers must maintain a safe distance from oncoming vehicles.
Heavy-duty vehicles (over 8 tons) are forbidden from entering the controlled section to avoid further road damage.
● Detour Routes:
Westbound vehicles: Turn left onto Maple Street—go north to Pine Road—turn right onto Cedar Street—rejoin Oakwood Avenue.
Heavy-duty vehicles: Take the City Ring Motorway as an alternative route, with clear signs guiding the way.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may bring about. All road users are required to follow on-site traffic signs and guidance. For updates, please visit the City Traffic Authority’s official website.
21. When can vehicles pass freely according to the notice?
A. At 1 pm Jan. 22. B. At 8 am Jan. 25.
C. At 10 am Feb. 5. D. At 4 pm Feb. 10.
22. What is required for eastbound traffic during the control period?
A. Going along the regular way. B. Using the City Ring Motorway.
C. Keeping a safe distance in one lane. D. Taking the Maple-Pine-Cedar route.
23. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To report traffic accidents. B. To list different detour routes.
C. To make an apology to the public. D. To announce road repairs and controls.
B
Early one Friday morning in 2012, Paul Cheek walked into a room at the Algonquin Club of Boston and prepared himself. The sophomore (大二学生) surveyed the sea of older professionals ready to discuss entrepreneurship (创业). Cheek and the only other college-aged attendee, Rob Ianelli, struck up a conversation that became a friendship that became a business partnership. Their for-profit company, Oceanworks, is a global marketplace for recycled ocean plastics. Over three years, the company has rerouted thousands of tons of plastic intended for the ocean and traded it to hundreds of companies in 30-plus countries—which then, in turn, reuse the plastics in manufacturing.
Cheek uses his experience in launching Oceanworks and other businesses to design some of his courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology—where he teaches entrepreneurship and leads the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. He sees more and more students hoping to start mission-driven companies. “They want to create something that is in line with their beliefs—something that will have a societal impact,” says Cheek. “Having something they care about a lot is so important, because the work is really, really hard.”
One of the hard-won lessons Cheek passes on to students: The popular business saying “If you build it, they will come” is simply not true. “You have to go out and test the market,” says Cheek, who recalls, in the early days of Oceanworks, going all-in on research and marketing. The work proved to investors that companies would purchase plastic from the marketplace that he and Ianelli had developed.
The sophomore, who has changed his focus from day-to-day operations at Oceanworks to full-time teaching, sees more students accepting entrepreneurship. One of his own programs, MIT Fuse, recently hosted its largest group of students, with 106 students working in 44 teams. “They want to, on day one, get into the details and start building the business,” he says, applauding their initiative but noting a possibility to “jump over some of the fundamentals.”
24. What can be learned from the first paragraph?
A. Ocean plastics are sold to 30 companies.
B. Cheek and Ianelli were professional traders.
C. The club meeting was held for college students.
D. Oceanworks serves for trading recycled plastics.
25. What else does Cheek do at MIT besides teaching?
A. He heads the Martin Trust Center. B. He develops plastic recycling plans.
C. He trains people to become investors. D. He manages the operation of Oceanworks.
26. What’s Cheek’s attitude to the business saying?
A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Neutral. D. Unconcerned.
27. What is Cheek’s opinion of students wishing to start a business?
A. They may miss some basic things. B. They may lack necessary team spirit.
C. They may ignore related market needs. D. They may overlook their work too often.
C
People have diverse personalities. If you were to associate your grandparents with flowers, what types of flowers would they be? A theory called “orchids and dandelions” (兰花与蒲公英) was introduced to describe how people respond and adapt to their environment. Just like orchids that need specific conditions to thrive and can struggle in tough situations, some people display a similar nature. On the other hand, dandelions, like weeds, can grow almost anywhere and stay strong even in difficult environments.
Initially, the theory, which first came out in 2005, was created to understand how kids grow up. But in 2022, Canadian scholars discovered it might also apply to older people. They investigated the lifestyle activities of more than 3, 530 older adults, such as doing activities with grandchildren and playing card games, and then analyzed the influence of these activities on their cognitive (认知的) health, including whether their cognitive patterns changed.
The cognitive patterns of “dandelion” elders appear stable, which means that they tend to have better cognitive health, showing great adaptation and an ability to handle difficulties. Dandelion-type seniors usually possess strong social networks, engage positively with family members and the community, and always seek out the silver linings in life experiences. Embracing diverse hobbies or careers, they actively communicate with the world and realize their values. Their optimistic outlook allows them to find satisfaction and joy in life.
To the contrary, orchid-type seniors, who tend to have more dramatic changes in cognitive patterns, maintain minimal communication with the outside world and have limited social connections. While deeply passionate about one or two hobbies or careers, they tend to focus solely on these interests. Although they may do well in familiar environments, disadvantageous conditions lead them to overreact and struggle, as explained by the website China Science Communication.
28. What does the “orchids and dandelions” theory mainly describe?
A. How people differ in adapting. B. Why grandparents love flowers.
C. Why people need specific care. D. How flowers vary with situations.
29. How did the 2022 study further the theory?
A. By exploring activities’ styles. B. By extending the theory to elders.
C. By focusing on children’s growth. D. By engaging card gamers as subjects.
30. Which is the best description of “dandelion” elders?
A. They rely on others’ guidance much. B. They center on single hobbies.
C. They stay steady in tough conditions. D. They worry about daily troubles.
31. What can be the suitable title of the text?
A. Diverse Cognitive Functions B. New Insights into Aging Theory
C. Hobbies Boosting Brain Development D. Personality Theory’s New Application
D
One of the world’s biggest tech companies could see AI slowing its roll after the new report exposed just how careless and alarmingly inaccurate the technology in its current form can really be. If you’re thinking AI is a fast track to handing in your homework, you might want to think again.
A striking report from Apple questions AI’s reliability and potential. Researchers tested large reasoning models used in platforms like DeepSeek and Claude and large language models (the basis of ChatGPT). Both performed poorly in complex tasks, though language models did better in simple ones. Notably, reasoning models “reduced their effort” when tasks got too challenging, which the report called “particularly concerning”.
Problems with these models aren’t new. OpenAI claimed its o3 and o4-mini models were its “smartest,” but researchers found o3 was wrong 51% of the time, and o4-mini 79%. Apple stopped its AI-powered news alerts after major mistakes, such as a false claim about tennis star Rafael Nadal and an early announcement of a darts championship winner. The BBC found 51% of AI answers on news had “significant issues”, with 19% of those involving its content being factually wrong, and 13% of quotes from its stories altered or made up. A Chicago newspaper once published an AI-generated summer reading guide with non-existent books, and a Dublin Halloween parade advertised online was fake. Google’s AI also gave odd suggestions like adding glue to pizza.
Experts like Dr. Niusha Shafiabady note expecting AI to be a “magic wand” is wrong. AI fails in complex tasks due to algorithms’ (算法的) essential characteristics—they may lose logical reasoning, miss data patterns, or waste resources on wrong solutions.
While companies say AI is improving, experts disagree. A survey by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence found 60% of respondents don’t think AI’s accuracy and trustworthiness issues will be solved soon. Its president, Francesca Rossi, stressed the need to develop AI responsibly, ensuring it supports humanity and matches human values.
32. What is one problem of reasoning models according to Apple’s report?
A. They can refuse simple assignments.
B. They can put less energy into hard work.
C. They can weaken language model functions.
D. They can cause mistakes in platform operations.
33. Why are the Chicago newspaper and Dublin parade mentioned?
A. To show misinformation of AI. B. To give suggestions on AI errors.
C. To prove the output ability of AI. D. To blame media for fake AI contents.
34. What does the underlined part “magic wand” in Paragraph 4 probably refer to?
A. A special data tool. B. A real magic stick.
C. An essential language model. D. A perfect problem-solver.
35. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Experts are satisfied with AI’s improvement.
B. Companies will slow developing AI for its reliability.
C. People should be cautious using AI for accurate tasks.
D. Most respondents are confident about AI’s humanity.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why should we care about our words? Because when you speak, you’re not just sending out sound—you’re also conveying a message to yourself at the same time. Every word you speak carries energy. Let’s look at some examples:
After a test, someone says: “That was terrible, I’m doomed.” Sounds heavy, right? But if they say: “I didn’t do well this time, but I can do better next time!” 36
After losing a basketball game, someone says: “We’re useless.” That drags everyone down. But if they say: “We lost this round, but we learned a new trick—next time we’ll be stronger!” 37
Sometimes kids say: “I’m so dumb! I cannot make it! It’s impossible!” 38 If you say: “This is a new challenge for me,” it becomes an opportunity to grow instead of an insult to yourself.
Little phrases like “I’m bored to death” or “This is a bummer” pack a punch. If you switch it to: “I’m kind of bored, maybe I should find something fun to do,” doesn’t that feel a lot lighter?
39 When others call your name, you hear it too. If it’s super hard to read and people always feel nervous saying it, that feeling can affect you as well.
You don’t need to be afraid of saying the wrong thing, and you don’t need every word to be perfect.
40 When you speak words of hope and encouragement, you attract more light. When you speak words of complaint or negativity, you might trap yourself in the shadows.
From now on, try using words that give you and others strength—like casting good spells with your voice.
A. Even your name has energy.
B. That turns the energy into motivation.
C. Suddenly, the team feels fired up again.
D. What matters is that words are like magic.
E. Your name can determine how others treat you.
F. But really, you just got stuck on a tough question.
G. Words can guide your actions more than you realize.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
In the waters near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, a remarkable group of women is making waves in mangrove (红树林) conservation. This area, rich in marine biodiversity, was once on the edge of ecological 41 .
In the spring of 2017, the local mangroves were in a (an) 42 state. They were choked with garbage, shellfish populations were declining due to illegal fishing, and the region faced 43 from crimes and unregulated tourism. Four women 44 around a shaky picnic table and decided to take action. They 45 the decision-makers in the community, offering to clean up the mangroves in exchange for pay. Despite initial distrust, they were eventually given a 46 .
As more women joined, their efforts snowballed. They 47 stones around the mangrove plantation to keep out dumping trucks, dug channels to restore water flow, and watchfully 48 the shore against illegal fishing boats. Their hard work 49 : the mangroves gradually regained their vitality, the criminals left, and the area became litter-free.
With support from environmental organizations, they 50 a cooperative and invested oyster (牡蛎) farming. Today, the cooperative is legally recognized, and its members earn a living wage,
51 economic independence.
This 52 journey has not only transformed the mangroves but also the women’s lives. They’ve become more 53 , and their relationships with family members have improved. Once, some women needed their husbands’ 54 to leave home; now, they have a new-found sense of autonomy (自主权). Through their efforts, they’ve proven their guts and made significant 55 to the community and the environment.
41. A. research B. development C. collapse D. control
42. A. terrible B. original C. stable D. ancient
43. A. choices B. threats C. demands D. complaints
44. A. gathered B. moved C. showed D. wandered
45. A. interviewed B. approached C. employed D. inspected
46. A. choice B. promotion C. chance D. praise
47. A. decorated B. discovered C. sorted D. placed
48. A. cleaned B. described C. guarded D. appreciated
49. A. paid off B. went on C. fell flat D. got ready
50. A. assisted B. established C. attracted D. consulted
51. A. achieving B. avoiding C. quitting D. considering
52. A. community B. trade C. culture D. conservation
53. A. patient B. creative C. generous D. confident
54. A. reminder B. permission C. responsibility D. company
55. A. agreements B. promises C. contributions D. explanations
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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。
Li Yongge is the third-generation inheritor of the 100-year-old Palace Museum’s official ancient building 56 (technique). In 1975, he entered the Palace Museum and became an apprentice (学徒) to second-generation master carpenter Zhao Chongmao.
Like many, Li initially saw it 57 merely a job to support his family. Years flowed into decades, marked by countless repairs. When 58 (ask) how many structures he’d restored, Li simply replied, “Uncountable”.
In 2006, Taihe Dian, the Palace Museum’s 59 (grand) and highest-ranking structure, standing for over 300 years since the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, underwent its first major
60 (restore). Li’s team recreated the authentic Kangxi-era “shanbei”, experimenting tirelessly to copy the precise ratio of tung oil in the lime (石灰) mixture. Another critical task 61 (be) restoring the exterior painted decoration. What defines “restoring the old as old”? Li noted, “Restore it
62 (look) aged, or restore its original brilliance? Our principle remains unchanged: Protect
63 original condition of the relic.”
Before his master Zhao retired, he pressed a note into Li’s hand, 64 can be translated as “guard against pride with a single skill; resist the urge to skim the surface.” Li 65 (carry) these words in the past decades. Hopefully, these ancient treasures can be guarded with equal respect, their core faithfully passed on.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，下周有新西兰学生访问你校，并参加“校园文化节”（Campus Culture Festival），你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
(1) 表示欢迎；
(2) 介绍活动安排。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One windy Saturday, our blue-and-white cat, Bubble, who was not just a pet, but the best company, slipped through a carelessly opened window and disappeared. My husband, usually calm, now paced the living room like a trapped animal, his steps heavy with worry. My own heart beat painfully fast. But it was our ten-year-old daughter, May, whose pain was most visible. She sat at the dining table, tears streaming down her cheeks and dropping onto the polished wood with soft, steady taps.
While we adults rushed around, checking under beds, calling out with voices growing increasingly desperate—May did not move. Instead, she pulled a piece of paper close. Her left hand pressed down firmly, while her right hand guided the pen in quick, steady lines, as though writing could somehow bring Bubble back. Watching her, I felt a wave of guilt. My earlier thought—to simply buy another cat—now felt shallow.
After hours of searching, my husband dropped into a chair, defeated. He decided to ask for help in the neighborhood WeChat group. But as his fingers paused over the screen, they froze. “What exactly does he look like?” he murmured helplessly. He closed his eyes, trying hard to remember, but only managed to whisper, “Blue… and white. Mostly blue.” Finally, he just sent a few old videos. From across the room, May watched him. Her cheeks turned red with a mix of affection and frustration. Silently, she folded her paper—once, twice, then twice more—until it became a small, thick square, which she placed deeply into her pocket like a secret promise.
Just as hope was fading, the doorbell rang. It was Mr. Chen from next door, a retired teacher with kind eyes, holding a dusty but unharmed Bubble gently in his arms.
May rushed forward, her tears now of pure joy, as she gathered Bubble close. The small cat rubbed its head against her cheek, making a soft, happy sound. Relief washed over us, warm and sweet. In that moment, the folded paper in her coat was forgotten.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
泸州市高2023级第二次教学质量诊断性考试
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（满分30分，每小题1.5分）
1-5 ABBCB 6-10 BACAC 11-15 CBACB 16-20 CAACA
第二部分 阅读（满分50分，每小题2.5分）
21-25 BCDDA 26-30 BAABC 31-35 DBADC 36-40 BCFAD
第三部分 语言运用（满分30分）
第一节 完形（满分15分，每小题1分）
41-45 CABAB 46-50 CDCAB 51-55 ADDBC
第二节 填空（满分15分，每小题1.5分）
56. techniques 57. as 58. asked 59. grandest 60. restoration
61. was 62. to look 63. the 64. which 65. has carried
第四部分（满分40分）
（范文略）