浙江省杭州第二中
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高三上学期10 月
月考英语试题（试
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International Dinner Returns this Saturday, November 5-Get your tickets here!
AMHS International Dinner FAQs
Saturday, November 5,6-8pm
What is this event?
International dinner is a celebration of culture and diversity within the Magnet community, complete with
entertainment from some of Magnet’s talented musicians thanks to Mr. Grimshaw!
Who can participate?
Made for all to attend as a community building event.
What does the canteen provide?
The canteen provides the tables, plateware, chafing dishes (保暖锅), serving pans, drinks and gloves.
$75.00 will be offered per table to help offset (补偿) food costs.
What do I (or my team) have to provide?
The table for each country (which can be one person or a few people working together) will have to pick
a country and provide 2-4 dishes from that country. The dishes should each be made to serve 150 small sample
size portions. The pans provided will fit neatly into chafing dishes. Please also bring your own serving
containers and any decorations that might enhance the table. Examples would be tablecloths from the country
or a small flag from the represented country.
When do I bring the food?
The food should be brought hot (if to be served hot) the night of between 4:45-5:00pm.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone can volunteer — students, parents, supporters. Students can volunteer and will be used as servers
and clean up the night of and for set up on Friday, November 4 (3:45-5:30pm). Our biggest need is for people
to take a table and bring food for that table. Sign up here.
What is the ticket price?
Ticket price is $15.00 per person or $40.00 for a family.
Questions? email amhsinternationaldinner@gmail.com
AMHS= Academic Magnet High School FAQs= frequently asked questions
1.According to the text, what is the primary responsibility of a student volunteer?
A. To perform as a talented musician.
B. To manage the financial aspects of the event.
C. To serve food and help with cleaning up.
D. To decorate the tables for different countries.
2. Which of the following is TRUE about the financial aspect for participants?
A. They must pay a fee to secure a table.
B. They receive financial support for food preparation.
C. They are expected to donate all the food for free.
D. The ticket sales will fully cover their food costs.
3. What can be inferred about the organizers' expectation for the event's atmosphere?
A. It should be a formal and serious ceremony.
B. It should be an educational lecture series.
C. It should be a lively and visually engaging feast.
D. It should be a competitive cooking contest.
【答案】 1. C 2. B 3. C
1 题详解：推理判断题。题目问学生志愿者的主要职责是什么。根据"Who can volunteer?"部分中
的"Students can volunteer and will be used as servers and clean up the night of..."可知，学生志愿
者将被用作服务员（servers）并在当晚负责清理（clean up）。选项A（作为音乐家表演）是活动娱
乐环节的一部分，并非志愿者的主要职责；选项B（管理财务）和选项D（装饰桌子）在文中均未
提及是志愿者的工作。因此，他们的主要职责是服务食物和协助清理，C 项正确。
2 题详解：细节理解题。题目问关于参与者的财务方面，下列哪项是正确的。根据"What does
the canteen provide?"部分中的"$75.00 will be offered per table to help offset food costs"可知，每
张展示桌会获得75 美元的补贴，以帮助补偿食物成本。选项A（需支付费用来预定桌子）和选项C
（被期望免费提供所有食物）均与原文提供的补贴信息相悖；选项D（门票收入将完全覆盖他们的
食物成本）在文中没有依据。因此，参与者会在准备食物方面获得财务支持，B 项正确。
3 题详解：推理判断题。题目问关于组织者对活动氛围的期望，可以推断出什么。文中提到这是
一个"celebration of culture and diversity（文化与多样性的庆典）"，并有音乐表演，还鼓励参与者自
带桌布、小国旗等"decorations that might enhance the table（可以提升桌子观感的装饰物）"。这些
描述共同指向组织者希望创造一个生动活泼、视觉上吸引人的盛宴。选项A（正式严肃的仪式）和
选项B（教育性系列讲座）与"庆典"和"娱乐"的基调不符；选项D（竞争性的烹饪比赛）在文中没有
任何依据。因此，C 项是正确的推断。
Fooled by Randomness is a famous book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an
investigation of luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t
understand.
Now in a striking new hardcover edition, Fooled by Randomness is the word-of-mouth sensation that will
change the way you think about business and the world. Nassim Nicholas Taleb — seasoned trader, renowned
risk expert, knowledgeable scholar, and New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan — has written
a modern classic that turns on its head what we believe about luck and skill.
This book is about luck — or more precisely, about how we perceive and deal with luck in life and
business. Set against the backdrop of the most notable forum in which luck is mistaken for skill — the world
of trading — Fooled by Randomness provides captivating insight into one of the least understood factors in
all our lives. Writing in an entertaining narrative style, the author tackles major intellectual issues related to
the underestimation of the influence of happenstance on our lives.
The book is populated with a number of characters, some of whom have grasped, in their own way, the
significance of chance: the baseball legend Yogi Berra; the philosopher of knowledge Karl Popper; the modern
financier George Soros; and the Greek voyager Odysseus. We also meet the fictional Nero, who seems to
understand the role of randomness in his professional life but falls victim to his own irrational foolishness.
However, the most recognizable character of all remains unnamed — the lucky fool who happens to be
in the right place at the right time — he embodies the “survival of the least fit.” Such individuals attract
devoted followers who believe in their mentor’s (导师) insights and methods. But no one can copy what is
obtained by chance.
Are we capable of distinguishing the fortunate charlatan (冒充内行的人) from the genuine innovator?
Must we always try to uncover nonexistent messages in random events? It may be impossible to guard
ourselves against the unpredictability of the goddess Fortuna, but after reading Fooled by Randomness we can
be a little better prepared.
1. According to the passage, what is the author Nassim Nicholas Taleb's professional background?
A. A novelist and storyteller.
B. A baseball legend and philosopher.
C. A trader, risk expert, and scholar.
D. A financial manager and politician.
2. What is the key problem with the "lucky fool" described in the text?
A. He works harder than everyone else.
B. He fails to recognize the role luck played in his success.
C. He refuses to share his methods with his followers.
D. He deliberately pretends to be an expert.
3. The fictional character Nero is mentioned to illustrate that ______.
A. understanding randomness can completely prevent failure
B. randomness only affects people in certain professions
C. fictional examples are more powerful than real-life ones
D. even those aware of randomness can make irrational mistakes
4. What is the main message the author conveys in the last paragraph?
A. We should stop trying to find patterns in random events.
B. The book provides tools to eliminate life's uncertainties
C. Reading the book can help us be more aware of unpredictability.
D. True innovators are always easy to identify in the business world.
【答案】 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. C
1 题详解:细节理解题。题目问作者纳西姆·尼古拉斯·塔勒布的职业背景是什么。根据第二段
中"...Nassim Nicholas Taleb — seasoned trader, renowned risk expert, knowledgeable scholar..."可知，
他的身份包括经验丰富的交易员（trader）、著名的风险专家（risk expert）和知识渊博的学者
（scholar）。选项A（小说家和讲故事的人）、B（棒球传奇和哲学家）、D（财务经理和政治家）
均与文中描述不符。因此，C 项（交易员、风险专家和学者）正确。
2 题详解:推理判断题。题目问文中描述的“幸运的傻瓜”关键问题是什么。根据第五段描述，
这个“幸运的傻瓜”恰好在正确的时间出现在正确的地点而成功，他体现了“最不适应者的生存”。
这样的人会吸引追随者相信其“导师的见解和方法”，但“没有人能复制靠运气获得的东西”。由
此可推知，他的关键问题在于他本人及其追随者都将其成功归因于其技能和方法，而忽视了运气在
其中起到的决定性作用。选项A（他比别人更努力）和C（他拒绝分享方法）文中未提及；选项D
（他故意冒充专家）并非文中强调的关键问题。因此，B 项（他未能认识到运气在他成功中的作
用）正确。
3 题详解:推理判断题。题目问提及虚构人物尼禄是为了说明什么。根据第四段最后一句"We also
meet the fictional Nero, who seems to understand the role of randomness in his professional life
but falls victim to his own irrational foolishness."可知，尼禄“似乎理解随机性在其职业生活中的作
用，但却成为自己非理性愚蠢的受害者”。这说明，仅仅意识到随机性的存在是不够的，人仍可能
因为自身的非理性行为而失败。选项A（理解随机性能完全防止失败）与文意相反；选项C（虚构
例子比真实例子更有力）和B（随机性只影响某些行业的人）均属过度推断或文中未提及。因此，D
项（即使意识到随机性的人也会犯非理性的错误）正确。
4 题详解:主旨大意题。题目问作者在最后一段传达的主要信息是什么。最后一段提出几个问题
后总结道："It may be impossible to guard ourselves against the unpredictability of the goddess
Fortuna, but after reading Fooled by Randomness we can be a little better prepared." 这表明，虽然
我们无法完全抵御命运女神带来的不可预测性，但阅读本书可以让我们对此有更好的准备，即更能
意识到并理解不可预测性（随机性）的存在。选项A（我们应停止在随机事件中寻找模式）过于绝
对，非主旨；选项B（书提供了消除不确定性的工具）与“不可能完全防范”相悖；选项D（真正
的创新者总是易于识别）并非本段核心。因此，C 项（阅读本书能帮助我们更好地意识到不可预测
性）正确。
While we race into a future where we outsource most of our problem-solving to artificial intelligence, the
greatest threat is not super intelligent machinery. It’s mindlessly putting too much trust in Big Tech and not
enough trust in the power of our own minds.
A philosophy of artful thinking is a good way to avoid this. To think artfully means to solve problems
using not just our brains, but also our hands, eyes, and ears, along with our emotions. This approach taps into
the cognitive (认知的) resources that are spread throughout our bodies but often go unused.
Changing how we think is hard work. And it starts with a mindfulness practice. Accessing artful
intelligence requires being mindful of how we think with our body, how we use our limbs (四肢), organs, and
emotions to make sense of the world. Be mindful of all the different messages your body is sending you as
well as the different roles and functions your bodily actions can play. For example, gesturing (做手势) in
conversations is not just communicative. These movements often help the speaker to smooth out their thought
process and assist in getting the words out.
Today, Big Tech is pushing a message of artificial-intelligence craziness and fear. What makes you stuck
in it? It’s seeing the same things wherever you look. Big Tech gives you screens, hoping that your attention
will always be attracted by their devices. If you want to find more freedom in this AI-filled world, improve
your ability to mindfully shift your attention between different objects or levels of focus. Remember
everything is born of a choice.
Artful thinking demands effortful mindfulness to ensure that what we do, what we hope to achieve by
using these technological tools, will not weaken our humanity. As Thich Nhat Hanh said, “Mindful living is
an art, and each of us has to train to be an artist.”
1. According to the text, what is an additional function of gesturing in conversations besides
communication?
A. It helps to strengthen one's memory.
B. It aids in organizing the speaker's own thoughts.
C. It makes the listener more interested in the topic.
D. It replaces the need for emotional expression.
2. What can be inferred about Big Tech from the passage?
A. It intentionally limits users' perspectives to maintain attention.
B. It aims to enhance our artful thinking abilities.
C. It is primarily concerned with protecting users' humanity.
D. It encourages mindful shifting of attention between different tasks.
3. What is the author's attitude towards the concept of "artful thinking"?
A. Critical and dismissive.
B. Neutral and objective.
C. Cautious and uncertain.
D. Supportive and advocating.
4. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. The necessity of improving AI technology for future problem-solving.
B. The strategies for using bodily actions to improve social communication.
C. The importance of mindful, embodied thinking to preserve humanity in the AI era.
D. The criticism against Big Tech for developing overly intelligent machinery.
【答案】 1. B 2.A 3. D 4. C
1 题详解:细节理解题。题目问根据文章，除了沟通之外，对话中做手势的另一个功能是什么。
根据第三段最后一句"These movements often help the speaker to smooth out their thought process
and assist in getting the words out."可知，这些手势动作能帮助说话者理顺自己的思维过程，并辅助
表达。选项A（帮助增强记忆）、C（让听者对话题更感兴趣）、D（取代情感表达的需要）在文中
均未提及。因此，B 项（帮助组织说话者自己的思路）正确。
2 题详解:推理判断题。题目问从文章中可以推断出关于大型科技公司（Big Tech）的什么信息。
根据第四段"Big Tech gives you screens, hoping that your attention will always be attracted by their
devices."和"What makes you stuck in it? It's seeing the same things wherever you look."可以推断，
Big Tech 通过屏幕和设备试图持续吸引用户的注意力，并使用户局限于单一视角，从而"陷入"其中。
选项B（旨在增强我们的艺术思维能力）和C（主要关注保护用户的人性）与文意相反；选项D
（鼓励在不同任务间正念地转移注意力）是作者的建议，而非Big Tech 的行为。因此，A 项（有意
限制用户的视角以维持其注意力）是正确的推断。
3 题详解:观点态度题。题目问作者对"艺术思维（artful thinking）"这一概念的态度是什么。通读
全文，作者在第二段明确提出"艺术思维的哲学是避免（过度依赖科技）的好方法"，并在后续段落
中详细阐述了其原理和实践方法，最后引用一行禅师的话强化观点。全文的论述充满了对艺术思维
的肯定和推崇。选项A（批判和摒弃）、C（谨慎和不确定）、B（中立和客观）均与文章的积极和
倡导性语气不符。因此，D 项（支持并倡导）正确。
4 题详解:主旨大意题。题目问下列哪项最好地总结了文章的主旨。文章开篇指出最大的威胁是
过度信任AI 而忽视自身思维力量，接着提出"艺术思维"和"正念"作为解决方案，强调调动全身认知
资源，并在AI 时代通过有意识地控制注意力来保持自由和人性。选项A（改进AI 技术的必要性）
并非文章重点；选项B（使用身体动作改善社交的策略）只是文中一个细节例子；选项D（批评Big
Tech 开发超智能机器）过于片面，不是核心论点。因此，C 项（在AI 时代，通过正念的、具身的思
维来保持人性的重要性）全面准确地概括了文章核心思想。
We all pursue an ideal weight number for health and confidence, often using childhood memories, online calculators or
BMI charts. However, Dr. Yoni Freedhoff warns these methods fail to consider individual differences. Our bodies change
dramatically with age due to metabolism (新陈代谢) and lifestyle.
For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) dominated weight assessments. This simple height-weight calculation sorts people
from underweight to overweight. Yet Dr. Melanie Jay from NYU points out its problems: BMI gives the same ranges for 20-
year-old athletes and 70-year-old grandparents. It ignores muscle mass, bone density, and health conditions, sometimes
regarding fit individuals as overweight. Recent studies show that nearly 30% of people classified as overweight by BMI
actually have healthy body fat percentages and normal metabolic profiles.
Newer metrics like the Body Roundness Index (BRI) focus on waist size instead of weight. “Belly fat is more dangerous
than overall weight,” says Dr. Jay. Research indicates fat around organs produces harmful chemicals linked to diabetes and
heart disease. However, even BRI has limitations — it can’t distinguish between fat types or account for medical conditions
affecting belly size, such as digestive disorders.
Doctors increasingly emphasize overall health markers over specific weights. “Instead of focusing on a’magic number,’
we examine blood pressure, cholesterol (胆固醇), sleep quality and energy levels,” notes Dr. Jay. For those with weight-
related conditions, even 5-10% weight loss can significantly improve health. A 2023 study found patients who achieved
modest weight reduction showed better health markers than those pursuing extreme weight loss.
The healthiest weight, experts agree, isn’t found on charts but through sustainable habits. “When you eat nutritiously and
stay active, your body finds its natural healthy weight,” advises Dr. Freedhoff. For some, medications or surgery may help,
but the real goal is lifestyle change — not to achieve an ideal number on your scale. True health, after all, is measured not by
a momentary reading on a scale, but by the daily choices that nourish both body and life.
1. What is the limitation of the Body Roundness Index (BRI) mentioned in the text?
A. It is difficult to calculate accurately.
B. It fails to consider a person's height.
C. It cannot tell different types of fat apart.
D. It overlooks the importance of waist size.
2. What does the phrase "a'magic number'" (in paragraph 4) refer to?
A. The exact cost of medical treatments.
B. A specific weight goal on the scale.
C. The ideal BMI score for all individuals.
D. The perfect score on health assessments.
3. What can be inferred about the 2023 study mentioned in the passage?
A. Extreme weight loss is the most effective method.
B. Small, achievable weight loss is more beneficial for health.
C. Weight loss has no significant impact on health markers.
D. Most people fail to achieve any weight loss at all.
4. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Arguing against single-number weight standards and advocating for a holistic health approach.
B. Introducing the latest scientific methods for rapid and effective weight loss.
C. Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of BMI and BRI in detail.
D. Explaining why childhood memories should be used to determine one's ideal weight.
【答案】 1. C 2.B 3. B 4. A
1. 推理判断题。题目问文中提到的身体圆度指数（BRI）的局限性是什么。根据第三段最后一
句"However, even BRI has limitations — it can’t distinguish between fat types or account for
medical conditions affecting belly size..."可知，BRI 的局限性在于它无法区分脂肪类型，也无法解释
影响腰围的医疗状况。选项A（难以精确计算）、B（未考虑身高）、D（忽视腰围重要性）均与原
文描述的局限性不符。因此，C 项（不能区分不同类型的脂肪）正确。
2.词义猜测题。题目问第四段中的短语"a'magic number'"（一个“神奇数字”）指代什么。该短
语出现在Dr. Jay 的建议中："Instead of focusing on a'magic number,' we examine blood pressure,
cholesterol..."。这里的"magic number"与后面具体检查的血压、胆固醇等多项健康指标形成对比。结
合文章主题是批判人们对理想体重的追求，以及第一段提到的"pursue an ideal weight number"，可
以推断这个"神奇数字"指的就是人们执着追求的那个特定的、理想的体重数值。选项A（治疗的精
确费用）、C（所有人的理想BMI 分数）、D（健康评估的完美分数）均与上下文语境不符。因此，
B 项（体重秤上的一个特定体重目标）正确。
3.推理判断题。题目问关于文中提到的2023 年研究可以推断出什么。根据第四段最后一句"A
2023 study found patients who achieved modest weight reduction showed better health markers than
those pursuing extreme weight loss."可知，该研究发现实现适度减重的患者比那些追求极端减重的患
者表现出更好的健康指标。由此可以推断，小幅度的、可实现的减重对健康更有益。选项A（极端
减重是最有效的方法）与研究发现相反；选项C（减重对健康指标没有显著影响）和D（大多数人
根本减不了重）均无法从该研究中推断出。因此，B 项正确。
4.主旨大意题。题目问这篇文章主要关于什么。文章开篇指出人们追求理想体重数字的普遍性及
其问题，接着批判了BMI 和BRI 等单一指标的局限性，然后提出医生们转而强调综合健康指标，最
后指出最健康的体重源于可持续的生活习惯，而非秤上的数字。全文的论证过程是先破后立：先批
评单一的体重标准，再树立整体健康观。选项B（介绍快速有效减重的最新科学方法）和D（解释
为何应用童年记忆来确定理想体重）与文章主旨相悖；选项C（详细比较BMI 和BRI 的优缺点）只
是文章部分内容，并非全文核心。因此，A 项（反对单一数字体重标准，倡导整体健康观）最全面
地概括了文章主旨。
Imagine you start learning to play the piano. After a few weeks, when your fingers are still awkward and
the tunes are simple, you tell yourself, “I’ll take a break and come back to it when I have more time.”
1
We set New Year's resolutions that are forgotten by February. We join gyms but stop going
after a month. We start learning a new language only to quit when it gets challenging. 2
It seems we
are experts at starting journeys but often get lost along the way.
This habit of not following through holds us back. 3
Every time we abandon a goal, we not only
miss the reward of completion but also weaken our confidence for the next attempt. Think about it: when you
consistently practice a skill, like writing, it becomes easier and more natural. But if you stop for a long period,
starting again feels like a huge mountain to climb. 4
However, those who develop the habit of finishing what they start often achieve greater success and
satisfaction. How can you tell if you are becoming a strong finisher? You will not only feel a deep sense of
pride, but people around you will also notice your determination and reliability. 5
This growing respect
often leads to more opportunities and trust from others.
A. The examples are endless.
B. This is a common pattern in our lives.
C. Why do we always choose the easy way out?
D. This scenario is far too familiar for many of us.
E. You dread the initial struggle and frustration all over again.
F. They will observe your progress and admire your perseverance.
G. Failing to complete tasks can prevent us from reaching our full potential
【答案】 1. D 2.A 3. G 4. E 5. F
1. D 前文描述了学钢琴半途而废的具体场景，后文列举了其他普遍存在的半途而废的例子。D 项“这种情况对
我们许多人来说都再熟悉不过了”起到了承上启下的作用，将具体例子与普遍现象联系起来。
2. A 前文连续列举了三个新年计划、健身、学语言半途而废的例子。A 项“这样的例子数不胜数”是对前面罗
列现象的恰当总结。
3. G 前一句总说“不坚持到底的习惯阻碍了我们”，后文开始解释具体如何阻碍。G 项“未能完成任务会阻碍
我们发挥全部潜力”直接点明其危害，与上下文衔接紧密。
4. E 前文用写作技能举例，说明长期停止后重新开始的艰难，并将其比喻为“一座需要攀登的大山”。E 项
“你害怕再次经历最初的挣扎和挫败”具体描述了这种害怕重新开始的心理，与“mountain to climb”的比喻相呼应。
5. F 前文提到“你周围的人会注意到你的决心和可靠性”，F 项“他们会看到你的进步并钦佩你的毅力”是对
“notice”内容的具体阐述，且与后文“这种日益增长的尊重”形成逻辑衔接。
