operating on moving soft tissue is far more complex. STAR reacts to a changing environment, similar to how self-driving cars are programmed to not only drive on the highway, but also react to another driver making a mistake and getting in your way.
63. The underlined word “infallible” in Paragraph 1 probably means _____. A. always right B. really creative C. rather responsible D. quite smart 64. We can learn from the passage that STAR _____. A. has been widely used in the operating room B. can perform the operation on its own C. can make surgeries much faster D. will take the place of surgeons 65. In the da Vinci surgical system, _____. A. robots are trained from afar B. surgery results depend on surgeons C. robots always make mistakes D. surgeons have trouble controlling robots 66. In the last paragraph, the author mentions self-driving cars in order to show _____.
A. how bad getting in another driver’s way might be B. how difficult self-driving on the highway is C. how smart an autonomous robot can be D. how dangerous operating on people is
D
For several years, the art trade in London has known about the possible existence of the “treasure of the western cave”, dating from the 6th century BC. It was said to have been discovered “by farmers” in western Iran around 1992. Out of between 200 and 600 pieces, only a few have so far “surfaced”. The Iranians were very angry that they managed to seize only part of the collection and that the rest was taken abroad illegally. But now they may worry less. An academic paper has just produced convincing evidence that at least one piece is a fake (赝品). Fakes always exist in the world of antiquities(古物), but what is astonishing is how widespread they are now. A report from the Archaeological Institute of America concludes that no less than 80 per cent of all “ancient” west African pieces on the market are fake. How can this “forgery(伪造) culture” boom? It is found that about 80 per cent of the antiquities traded have no clear source. In other words, it is not known where they were found and therefore, even if they are real, they can tell us little about ancient history. People in the trade say that the majority of these objects were found in “casual discoveries”. Shamefully, they know that this is not true. They advance the fiction because it suits their commercial purposes. The reality is that the objects come from robbery, not by local farmers “happening” on a few finds. The “treasure of the western cave” is a classic example of how faking works. Faking is big business, and is of such a standard that even the greatest scholars may be fooled some of the time. The antiquities trade likes to play down not only the extent of robbery and faking, but also the overlap between the two. These latest reports let the cat out of the bag. But it is the overlap with robbed antiquities that is the most significant factor, which leads to the culture of forgery. Collectors of antiquities need to be aware that they not only aid the robbery of potentially invaluable sites, but put themselves at the mercy of fakers as well….
67. What do we probably know about the “treasure of the western cave”? A. It’s slightly broken. B. It’s totally real. C. It’s partly fake. D. It’s fairly new. 68. What astonishes the author? A. The huge number of fakes. B. The long history of fakes. C. The influence of fakes. D. The origin of fakes. 69. According to the passage, “forgery culture” mainly results from _____. A. a belief in “casual discoveries” B. high faking standards C. antiquities without a clear source D. close combination of robbery and faking 70. Which is probably the last sentence of the passage?
A. This is the main source for robbery. B. What shall be done to stop this trend?
C. Are collectors of antiquities aware of it? D. They are being not just dishonest, but foolish.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
Social Phobia
It’s natural to feel nervous, or shy in front of others at times. Most people manage to get through these moments when they need to. 71 It’s probably more than shyness. It may build up into a powerful fear. As a result, people feel uncomfortable participating in everyday social activities. This is called social phobia (also called social anxiety).
72 It prevents them from chatting with friends in the lunchroom, joining an after-school club, or going to a party. Sometimes, they even feel too nervous to ask a question in class or go to a teacher for help. Social phobia not only prevents people from trying new things. It also prevents them from making the normal, everyday mistakes that help people improve their skills still further.
It is really sad, isn’t it? But the good news is that people with social phobia can learn to manage fear, develop confidence and communicating skills and stop avoiding things that make them nervous. Of course it’s not always easy. Dealing with social phobia takes patience, courage to face fears and the willingness to practice. 73
Therapists (治疗师) can help people create a plan for facing social fears and build the skills and confidence to overcome it. And family or friends are especially important for them. 74 Friends and family can encourage them to pick a small goal to aim for, remind them to go for it, and be there when they might feel discouraged. Good friends and family are there to celebrate each small success along the way.
Little by little, someone who decides to deal with extreme shyness can learn to be more comfortable. 75 As shyness and fears begin to melt, confidence and positive feelings build. Pretty soon, the person is thinking less about what might feel uncomfortable and more about what might be fun. A. Friends can overcome their fears.
B. But for some, the anxiety can be extreme.
C. They are not able to make eye contact with classmates.
D. Social phobia makes people lonely or disappointed over missed opportunities. E. It also takes a commitment to go forward rather than back away when feeling shy. F. Each small step forward helps build enough confidence to take the next small step.
G. The support from those key people helps them gather the courage to try something new. 第四部分：书面表达 (共两节，35分) 第一节(15分)
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国朋友Jim 想了解中国人起名字的习惯，并请你帮他起一个中文名字。请给他写封信，内容包括：
1. 介绍中国人起名字的习惯；2. 给他起一个中文名字；3. 说明起此名字的理由。
注意：1.词数不少于50; 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_______________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
（请务必将作文写在答题卡指定区域内）
第二节(20分)
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，以“Go Beyond Yourself”为题，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件，记述你刻苦训练，成功通过体育测试长跑项目的过程。
注意：词数不少于60 。
提示词：体育测试 Physical Fitness Test
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分） 1. A 2．B 3．C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 6. B 7．C 8．A 11. B 12．A 13．B 第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分） 16. Goddard
17．3/three
4．A 9．C 14．C
5．C 10．A 15．B
18．Museum 19．Seafood 20. plane/air
第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分） 第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分） 21．C 22．B 23．D 26．C 27．D 28．B 31．C 32．A 33．C 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分） 36．D 37．B 38．B 41．A 42．B 43．A 46．D 47．C 48．C 51．D 52．C 53．B 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 56．A 57．C 58．B 61．B 62．C 63．A 66．C 67．C 68．A 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 71．B 72．D 73．E
24．A
29．A 34．A 39．D 44．C 49．D 54．A
25．D 30．D 35．B 40．A 45．B 50．A 55．C
59．D 64．B 69．D
60．D 65．B 70．D 75．F
74．G
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分） 三、Possible versions: Dear Jim,
I am glad to tell you something about the Chinese naming practice. Unlike your tradition, the family name in China is put first, followed by the given name. The given name usually contains one or two Chinese characters. Chinese people often name a baby with their best wishes in mind, like wishes for
good health, bright future and happiness. Some names imply the birth time, birth place, weather or even a natural phenomenon at the time of the baby’s birth. In terms of choosing the characters, parents still need to consider how they sound when combined into a name. They definitely wouldn’t want their child to be teased or given a bad nickname because of the pronunciation. As for your Chinese name, how about “吉祥(Ji Xiang)”？The first character has a similar pronunciation to your name Jim, and both of the characters mean “good luck”. You can imagine it: whenever someone calls you “Ji Xiang”, it’s like he or she is wishing you good luck. I hope you’ll love this Chinese name. Yours, Li Hua
四、One possible version:
Last week, I successfully passed the Physical Fitness Test. During a PE class one month ago, our teacher informed us that we would take the test on April 12th. Upon hearing the news, I felt my heart sink, wondering how rough the way ahead would be. However, I had to face it. Every day after school, I went to the playground and practiced the 1000-meter run, which was always a nightmare for me. Each time when my legs almost gave out and an inner voice lured me to give up, my teachers and classmates were always around me, comforting me and encouraging me. Their positive words and running figures pushed me forward. Then finally came the test day. As the starting gun sounded for the race to begin, I called upon all my body’s strength and speed. I ran with purpose. After enduring the long run, I approached the finish line. Quickening my steps, I was confident and hopeful. The moment I rounded the last turn, I knew I had made it. After crossing the finish line, I was so overjoyed to see my cheering classmates. I received their celebratory high-fives proudly and tears of happiness streamed down my cheeks, as my teacher shook my hand. From this experience, I have learned that I should face my fears bravely and appreciate those who are always willing to help me, making me a better person.