2024北京高三英语二模英语汇编：阅读理解A篇

2024北京高三二模英语汇编 阅读理解A篇 一、阅读理解 （2024北京顺义高三二模）Have you considered contributing your skills and expertise virtually towards achieving sustainable human development efforts? Through the Online Volunteering service of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, you can connect with UN agencies, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations — from any device, anywhere in the world. While extending your network, you can also get first-hand practical experience.Requirements: ·To sign up on the Unified Volunteering Platform and apply for Online Volunteer assignments, you must be at least 18 years of age. ·There is no particular background required to become an Online Volunteer. Each Online Volunteer assignment is different and has its own requirements, set by the host organization. · As an Online Volunteer, you can only support organizations remotely in assignments up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks for each assignment. Criteria and service rules: · Online Volunteers are not under contract with the UNV programme or the engaging organization. · Online Volunteers do not receive any kind of financial benefits. ·For each Online Volunteering assignment, a maximum of 25 Online Volunteers can be engaged. Procedures: · Volunteers find assignments of their interest and apply. · Organizations select the volunteers they want to engage. · Volunteers and organizations work together online. · Volunteers and organizations provide feedback on their cooperation. · Organizations issue an electronic certificate of appreciation to their volunteers. 1．Through the UNV programme, one can ______. A．travel around the world B．improve their network skills C．set up civil society organizations D．work on sustainable development 2．Which is a requirement for the applicants? A．Being no less than 18 years. B．Finishing 25 online assignments. C．Working at least 20 hours a week. D．Having some practical experience. 3．When working in the UNV programme, volunteers will ______. A．sign a contract with an organization B．find tasks of their interest and apply C．get a paper certificate of appreciation D．receive some kind of financial benefits （2024北京丰台高三二模）Around the world, coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are in danger. Now, let’s check out a few ways conservationists are protecting these habitats. Seaweed Smackdown Hot ocean temperatures can supercharge seaweed growth — and that’s not good for a reef. So, in Hawaii, scientists have used an underwater vacuum (真空吸器) to suck up lots of seaweed into the device’s long tube. In Australia, scientists are studying a low-tech solution: pulling seaweed by hand. 21 Some polyps (珊瑚虫) are harmed by heat waves and pollution. Scientists cut parts of coral from a healthy reef. Then these polyps are taken to a nursery, which could be in shallow protected areas underwater. After about a year, the healthy coral parts are attached to damaged reefs. The nursery-grown corals can bring new life to a struggling habitat. Sound Saver Healthy reefs are noisy. Fish make different sounds, and thousands of shrimp create and pop bubbles with their claws to create a sound. The biologists play sounds of healthy reefs through underwater speakers. They found that six weeks of broadcasting healthy reef sounds doubled the amount of fish in the area. Bleaching Killer One of the biggest threats to coral reefs is bleaching. Here’s how it works. Thriving coral Most coral species survive by partnering with tiny algae (藻类), which make food for the coral by changing sunlight into sugar. Under stress But when the ocean water gets too hot, the algae produce too much oxygen, which can hurt the coral. Bleaching So corals kick out the algae. As the algae leave, the color disappears and the coral appears to turn white. This process is called bleaching. Biologists have discovered that many corals in the Red Sea have a species of algae in their tissue that’s found nowhere else, so they can survive heat waves. Biologists hope their work will inspire governments and environmental groups to protect these corals. 4．Which of the following might be the subtitle of Paragraph 3? A．Underwater Nurseries. B．Fishing Guides. C．Seaweed Cleaners. D．Colour Designers. 5．What can mainly help stop corals bleaching? A．Breathing in more oxygen. B．Changing the appearance. C．Absorbing more sound. D．Partnering with algae. 6．What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage? A．To present the serious damages to corals. B．To explain the reasons for coral habitat loss. C．To introduce the methods of coral protection. D．To compare the effects of different solutions. （2024北京昌平高三二模）Interested in writing, photography or current events? Looking for an experience to inspire your college essays? Or hoping to explore a world-class city with new friends this summer? If so, check out the Boston University Summer Journalism Academy. It’s a program created and run by Boston University, where high school students: ● Learn from award-winning, working journalists — including two who have shared in Pulitzer Prizes for their reporting. ● Report on actual events around Boston or your hometown. ● Place stories with Boston’s Daily Free Press, one of the top college newspapers. ● Improve their writing, interviewing, and research skills — applicable for any major and career. The academy offers two options: an on-campus, residential program over three weeks for students with journalism experience, and a learn-from-home program over two weeks for all experience levels. For students interested in photography, we offer a special photojournalism track for both. Every option is organized in three sections: ● Classroom starts each day with a review of journalism fundamentals in a collegiate format. A university-level journalism textbook provides daily readings and writing assignments. ● Newsroom provides time for students to apply what they learn in the Classroom to hands-on journalism assignments. Over the rest of their day, students conduct interview s and gather information. ● Guest Talks offer students advice and insight from journalism experts in topics such as radio reporting and studying journalism in college. Sessions feature a Guest Talk during each three-week session from journalism experts. Students also visit city newsrooms to hear from famous reporters. Applications for the on-campus session June 24 to July 12 are due: April 19. Applications for learn-at-home sessions starting June 17, July 1 and July 15 are due: May 10. ● On Campus, residential: Three weeks, including tuition（学费）, activity fees, room and board: $ 6,200. （$ 400 discounts for Early Bird applicants by Mar 8!） Learn-from-Home: Two weeks, tuition: $ 1,500. （$200 discounts for Early Bird applicants by Mar 8!） 7. In the program, participants can ______. A. develop their interviewing skills B. finish their college essays with help C. get inspiration from retired journalists D. publish stories in Boston official website 8. If one chooses to learn in on-campus program, one needs to ______. A. pay at most $ 1,500 B. apply before May 10 C. have journalism experience D. have knowledge in photography 9. What will the three sections provide for participants? A. Advice and insight from top photographers. B. Reviews of reading and writing fundamentals. C. A weekly talk with leading journalism experts. D. Chances to put journalism knowledge into practice. （2024北京朝阳高三二模）Do you want to boost your ATAR, a rank which indicates the overall achievements of all Year 12 students in Australia, and get a preview of university life? When you join the Deakin Accelerate Program, you’ll get a head start by completing two first-year university units while you’re still a high school student. How Deakin Accelerate Program works You’ll study two first-year university units through the program. If you choose to study and experience university life on campus, you’ll attend classes and conferences during the day. Or if studying online is more accessible for you, complete the program online in your free time at school or after hours when it suits you. No matter how you choose to study, you’ll benefit from our online learning platform, which allows you to access classes, workshops, resources and more. Whether you’re using your desktop, tablet or mobile, you’ll have access to course content all year round and get answers in real time. After successfully completing your Accelerate units, you’ll gain credits which you can put towards a related Deakin university course. Plus, there is no charge for that. Apply to the Deakin Accelerate Program if you’re: � a high achiever with above-average Year 11 results; � looking for an extra challenge in high school; � a self-starter who can work independently; � keen to make a head start on your university degree. To be qualified for the program, you must: � be completing Year 12 in 2024; � meet the high school subject requirement; � attain a minimum average grade of 65% across your subjects. For more information about the Deakin Accelerate Program, you can read our FAQs or get in touch using our online inquiry form. · Submit an inquiry 10. What benefit do participants gain from the Deakin Accelerate Program? A. Receiving a preview of their ATAR. B. Experiencing different learning styles. C. Completing two years’ university units. D. Earning credits towards university courses. 11. What is available for participants on the online learning platform? A. Real-time response. B. Guidance on using devices. C. High school course content. D. An online learning schedule. 12. Which is a requirement for the applicants? A. Submitting an inquiry form. B. Graduating from university in 2024. C. Having started to study for a university degree. D. Achieving an average score of at least 65% in all subjects. （2024北京东城高三二模） Spot Over 1.000 of these yellow robots, Spot, are already checking factories and power plants. And now the New York City Fire Department is starting to use the dog-like devices for search-and-rescue missions. In April 2024, a Spot surveyed the remains of a collapsed car park that was considered too unstable for fire crews to enter. Spot can also send back video footage, carry up to 14 kg and. when fitted with an add-on “arm”, open doors and press switches. Lightning Swarm Inspired by fireflies, these robots are tiny and can give out light in various colours. The scientists intend the robots to use their lights to signal to and track each other: a low-power communication strategy for a lightweight robot. “We envision sending hundreds or more of these tiny flying robots into a disaster site, and having them collectively search for survivors,” says MIT robotics engineer Prof Kevin Chen. “Once a survivo r is found, they’ll pass the information out to the operators.” Trail Blazers At the Bajiao Firc Rescue Station, in Yantai, northeast China. a firefighter tests out a fire-fighting robot. For a few years, China has been promoting the technology, which allows human firefighters to stay safely outside the danger zone while controlling robot firefighters to put out fires at chemical plants and in subways. One major advantage of this approach is fire resistance — Trail Blazers can work at temperatures of 1,000℃ for over 30 mins. Rooster Thanks to its clever design, Rooster can roll across surfaces or fly around to examine almost any type of disaster site, moving through narrow passages and windows, or over obstacles and up or down staircases. Designed to assist in search operations, the robot uses cameras and sensors to scan a space, so that rescuers don’t need to enter dangerous areas. Rooster can also communicate with search teams and other robots via a radio link. 13. Which robots can work in the air? A. Spot and Trail Blazers. B. Spot and Lightning Swarm. C. Rooster and Trail Blazers. D. Rooster and Lightning Swarm. 14. What do these robots have in common? A. They can send radio signals. B. They are fitted with cameras. C. They can help conduct rescues. D. They are modelled after animals. 15. This passage is probably from ______. A. a science magazine B. a test report C. an operating handbook D. a modern fiction （2024北京海淀高三二模） UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest applications are now being accepted. Try to picture a future where everyone has access to food and water. What comes to mind? You may help create a sustainable future by taking appropriate action. Create a poster showing your water action for food as part of the World Food Day Poster Contest to showcase your artistic talent. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency that leads international efforts to end hunger, promote nutrition, and ensure food security. Procedure and Benefits Fill out the form on our website, take a picture of or scan your submission, and submit it on line. The screening committee will choose 15 posters from each category for the first round (a total of 60 posters from 4 age categories), and those chosen will be notified in December 2024. A certificate for this accomplishment will be given to the shortlisted individuals. Winners will be highlighted on the FAO social media channels and by regional FAO offices. Our judges will choose three winners in each age group, and they will be revealed in December. The winners will also get a diploma and a surprise gift package, as well as promotion from FAO offices throughout the world. Entry Requirements ● The entry period will open on June 1, 2024, and end on November 3, 2024. ● Per individual, only one entry may be submitted. ● Poster entries may be painted, sketched, or drawn using oil or watercolor paint as well as mixed media, pens, pencils, crayons, or charcoal. Artwork produced digitally is also acceptable. No photos are permitted. ● Text may or may not be included in poster entries. Use of text is limited to no more than 25 words. ● Never mention private information such as names, schools, ages, etc. ● Please do not send in physical posters; only digital files saved as JPEGs will be allowed. 16. By taking part in the contest, participants can ． A．show their cooking talent B．contribute to food sustainability C．raise their nutritional awareness D．have more access to food and water 17. The final winners of the contest will be ． A．promoted globally B．informed before December C．invited to regional FAO offices D．decided by FAO after three rounds 18. Which of the following posters meets the entry requirements? A． B． C． D． （2024北京西城高三二模） Museum Tours There are many ways to visit SAAM and the Renwick Gallery and they’re all free! Gallery Tours for All Ages · Group Tours Group tours are available by request for adult groups of eight or more. Choose from a variety of themes, including current special exhibitions. Request 3 to 4 weeks in advance. · Walk-in Tours Walk-in tours are sometimes available. Check with the Information Desk when you arrive. If a walk-in tour is scheduled for that day: SAAM walk-in tours start at 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. every day of the week and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Renwick walk-in tours start at 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. every day except Sunday. There are no tours on Sundays. · Self-guided Tours Self-guided tours using your smartphone are available throughout SAAM. Scan the QR codes to bring lots of information to your fingertips! Access Programs Free tours are available online and in our galleries at SAAM or the Renwick Gallery: –in American Sign Language (ASL); –for people with low vision; –for people with mental disorders and their care partners. There is no minimum group size for Access tours. School Tours We welcome learners of all abilities and from all settings. School tours at SAAM and the Renwick Gallery are: –for kindergarten through college; –in line with national curriculum standards; –interactive and interdisciplinary. School tours last 60 minutes. Want more time in the galleries? Ask about additional activities. Request 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Virtual Programs · Online School Tours: –for 3rd grade through 12th grade; –in line with national curriculum standards; –40 to 60 minutes long. Request 4 to 6 weeks in advance. · Online Adult Tours: –available by request; –45 to 60 minutes long; –focus on a variety of themes, including highlights and special exhibitions; –interactive and conversational. Request 4 to 6 weeks in advance. 19. If you want to take a walk-in tour, you can visit the SAAM Gallery at ______. A. 12:00 pm on Monday B. 4:30 pm on Wednesday C. 1:00 pm on Sunday D. 3:30 pm on Tuesday 20. What do we know about the Access Programs? A. Tours are available in English only. B. There is a minimum group size of 8 for Access tours. C. People with mental illness can visit the galleries with their care partners. D. People with poor sight cannot have access to the free tours in the galleries. 21. From the passage, we can know ______. A. SAAM and the Renwick Gallery offer paid tours for adult groups B. school tours are consistent with educational curriculum standards C. requests for online tours should be made at least 3 weeks in advance D. visitors can use smartphones to enjoy self-guided tours in Renwick Gallery 参考答案 1．D 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章介绍了联合国志愿人员方案的在线志愿服务的申请信息。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Have you considered contributing your skills and expertise virtually towards achieving sustainable human development efforts? Through the Online Volunteering service of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, you can connect with UN agencies, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations—from any device, anywhere in the world.(你是否考虑过为实现可持续的人类发展努力贡献你的技能和专业知识？通过联合国志愿人员方案的在线志愿服务，你可以从世界任何地方的任何设备与联合国机构、政府、公共机构和民间社会组织建立联系)”可知，通过UNV项目，可以开展可持续发展工作。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据Requirements中关键句“To sign up on the Unified Volunteering Platform and apply for Online Volunteer assignments, you must be at least 18 years of age.(注册统一志愿服务平台并申请在线志愿者任务，你必须年满18周岁)”可知，申请者必须满18周岁。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据Procedures中关键句“Volunteers find assignments of their interest and apply.(志愿者找到他们感兴趣的任务并申请)”可知，在UNV项目中工作，志愿者应找到他们感兴趣的任务并申请。故选B。 4．A 5．D 6．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了自然资源保护主义者保护珊瑚礁的几种方法。 4．主旨大意题。根据第三段第二句到最后一句“Scientists cut parts of coral from a healthy reef. Then these polyps are taken to a nursery, which could be in shallow protected areas underwater. After about a year, the healthy coral parts are attached to damaged reefs. The nursery-grown corals can bring new life to a struggling habitat.(科学家们从健康的珊瑚礁上切下部分珊瑚。然后这些珊瑚虫被带到苗圃，苗圃可能位于水下的浅水保护区。大约一年后，健康的珊瑚部分会附着在受损的珊瑚礁上。苗圃生长的珊瑚可以给挣扎中的栖息地带来新的生命。)”可知，第三段主要对水下育苗场进行了介绍。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据Bleaching Killer部分中的“Most coral species survive by partnering with tiny algae (藻类), which make food for the coral by changing sunlight into sugar.(大多数珊瑚物种通过与微小的藻类合作而生存，这些藻类通过将阳光转化为糖来为珊瑚提供食物。)”和“Biologists have discovered that many corals in the Red Sea have a species of algae in their tissue that’s found nowhere else, so they can survive heat waves. Biologists hope their work will inspire governments and environmental groups to protect these corals.(生物学家发现，红海的许多珊瑚组织中都有一种其他地方没有的藻类，所以它们可以在热浪中生存。生物学家希望他们的工作能激励政府和环保组织保护这些珊瑚。)”可知，和藻类合作能主要帮助阻止珊瑚白化。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据第一段“Around the world, coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are in danger. Now, let’s check out a few ways conservationists are protecting these habitats.(世界各地的珊瑚礁都处于危险之中。现在，让我们来看看自然资源保护主义者保护这些栖息地的几种方法。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍保护珊瑚的方法。故选C。 7. A 8. C 9. D 10．D 11．A 12．D 13. D 14. C 15. A 16．B 17．A 18．A 19. C 20. C 21. B 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$