发布时间 : 星期六 文章山东省青岛市西海岸新区(黄岛区)高三3月模拟考试英语试题含答案更新完毕开始阅读d1a2725ac081e53a580216fc700abb68a882ad6a
creation of a global forecasting tool that can predict where conflicts arising from water insecurity are most likely to break out. The system uses artificial intelligence to create patterns from a wide rage of geographical and socio-economic data and can identify potential conflict hotspots up to a year in advance.
Susan Schme, a senior lecturer at Delft Institute for Water Education, which leads the WPS, explains predicting these types of conflicts isn’t as simple as it might first appear. It isn’t simply a case of conflicts increasing every time a water security incident occurs. Several regional and cultural factors also play a part, making prediction difficult.
The researchers test-ran the AI tool in Mali. They found that it predicted more than three-quarters of the water-related conflicts there. To achieve this, the system is fed with a variety of data. “First there’s the natural side of things—so rainfall data, soil moisture and many other natural factors,” explains Schme. This enables it to identify areas where availability of water is likely to become a concern.
“Then we also look at vulnerability in terms of socio-economic and political developments — anything from a regime type to the state of development in a region,” she adds. This additional information is weighed up to determine whether it increases or decreases the chance of conflict. Other factors might include whether the water insecurity is likely to affect crops. The tool is just one part of a wider WPS project that aims to increase the availability of information which could help avoid water-related conflicts. Once artificial intelligence has made its predictions the WPS researchers use other analytical tools to zoom-in on a certain region and find out exactly what’s driving water insecurity. This might be decreased rainfall, increased population, or water might be being diverted away from a community.
The designers are now undergoing final tests of the new AI tool to make sure it’s ready for a November launch date. Once widely available, Schme hopes that it will be used by local governments and also by international organizations with an interest in maintaining global stability.
12. What is the function of the tool? A. Collecting all kinds of data. B. Predicting conflict hotspots.
C. Ensuring security of water. D. Stopping breakout of water pipe. 13. How did the AI tool work in Mali? A. The government discourages it. B. More improvement is needed. C. It works quite effectively. D. It attracts public attention.
14. What is related to the water-related conflicts in Mali? A. Its climate. C. Its agriculture.
B. Its lifestyle. D. Its population.
15. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. People’s attitude to the AI tool. B. Study process of the AI tool. C. Designers of the AI tool. D. The future of the AI tool.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Volunteering in your community gives you a chance to give back． 16 ，and a local organization will benefit，too．If you want to get started volunteering，find an organization that’s a good fit for you．and then decide what you have to offer．Then you can apply to volunteer at that organization and get started in your new position．
17 ．When you decide to volunteer，you may want to plug into the first volunteer opportunity you come across．However，you’re likely to be happier and volunteer longer at an organization that supports a cause you care about．
Pick an organization that will teach you something new．The first objective of volunteering is helping an organization and your community． 18 ．For one，they can give you career experience you don’t have. Some organizations will also offer you training and career development．Consider how volunteering at a particular organization may benefit you in the future．
Identify your skills．When thinking about where you want to volunteer，considering your
skill set is important．Organizations are always looking for people with different skill sets． 19 ，you should be able to find a place that can use those skills．
Treat the application like a job．While some volunteer opportunities will be relatively low—key when it comes to the application process，others will want many of the same things an employer would want． 20 ．They’ll likely want to talk with you，as well as check your references．Be courteous and professional throughout these interactions． A．No matter what you’re good at B．Ask what’s expected of volunteers C．Focus on causes you feel strongly about D．Once you’ve volunteered there for a short period E．For instance，many will have you fill out an application F．However，the volunteer opportunities can also benefit you G．You’11 feel a sense of pride that you are volunteering your time 第二部分 英语运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A couple in Ohio accidentally dropped off a bag containing almost ﹩100，000 at an Ohio charity shop．Thanks to 21 employees，they got money back．
The employees were going through 22 last week when they came across a 23 ．Inside was ﹩97，004．\，\．\the bag and we 24 it right there on the desk．And it was ﹩97，004．\，the owners 25 a receipt for tax purposes when they dropped off 26 that morning．The employees 27 called the couple but there was no 28 ．
Not wanting to 29 that amount of cash in the store，they called in the Zanesville Police Department． 30 repeated calls，officers finally got a hold of the couple．The couple hadn't realized the money was 31 ．They told police they withdrew all their money to another bank．On the way，they 32 at the charity shop to donate a bag of clothes．That's 33 the money ended up there．\ 34 them，they just asked if they could get it
sometime tomorrow．\．
The couple has since made contact with the original 35 who found the money to thank them．\，\． 21. A. honest 22. A. goods 23. A. suitcase 24. A. put 25. A. asked for 26. A. cards 27. A. surprisedly 28. A. concern 29. A. deposit 30. A. After 31. A. found 32. A. stopped 33. A. why 34. A. inspected on 35. A. police
B. generous B. donations B. box B. counted B. asked about B. fruits B. hesitatingly B. information B. 1eave B. During B. missing B. sighed B. when B. got rid of B. officers
C. brave C. food C. bag C. hid C. gave up C. bills C. eventually C. reply C. waste C. Before C. stolen C. quarreled C. where C. got through C. customer
D. clever D. money D. wallet D. cleared D. gave out D. clothes D. immediately D. 1etter D. spend D. In D. forgotten D. wandered D. how D. dropped in on D. employee
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。
The original Chinese opera Marco Polo，based on the story of the Venetian explorer 36 traveled along the ancient Silk Road in the 13th century，will 37 (stage) in September in Italy． 38 (write)in Chinese and performed by Western and Chinese singers，the work is the first original Chinese opera produced by Guangzhou Opera House for the Silk Road International League of Theaters．The league serves as a platform for the performing arts and was set up 39 (promote) cultural exchanges between China and other countries．