云南省部分市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末英语汇编：阅读理解

云南省部分市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末英语汇编 阅读理解 云南省大理白族自治州2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末考试英语试题 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 Family Gardening Family Gardening is an educational program for all family members, both children and adults. It is designed to help people understand the importance of good food. Family Gardening also aims to help people learn the connection between healthy bodies and healthy gardens. Aims People will learn about: ·The health benefits of whole grains （谷物）. ·New ways to add fruit and vegetables to their daily diets. ·The connection between seeds （种子） we plant and plants that grow from these seeds. ·Soil preparation and proper garden tool use and care. ·Early spring crops and how to transplant young plants from flats to the garden. Space and time requirements The Family Gardening program is made up of six terms: ·One 45-minute term including classroom discussion and a garden tour. ·Three 45-minute terms including classroom discussion and food preparation. ·Two 60-minute terms including hands-on work in a garden. All terms can be adapted to meet the needs of learners and within reason fit the space and time needs of partnering agency. More information Family Gardening projects can begin in early spring winter or late winter. To find out more about this program or explore the possibilities of this program being offered at your agency, contact the SNAP-Ed team. 21．What is an advantage of Family Gardening? A．It offers many types of diets. B．It organizes free garden tours. C．It teaches proper use of garden tools. D．It includes outdoor training exercises. 22．What can we learn about the program terms? A．They can meet individual needs. B．They are held at a fixed schedule. C．They mainly focus on garden care. D．They share the same planting space. 23．In which part of a newspaper may this text appear? A．Opinion. B．History. C．Science. D．Education. B Chinese netizens recently expressed amazement at a map filled with thickly dotted signs clearly marking the country’s historic sites and cultural relics. The map was made by Wu Yunjie, who was born in the 1990s. Wu has a deep interest in cultural relics and history. When he was in college, he would often make use of his spare time to travel around the country, exploring and documenting ancient sites. In 2020, he started collecting information on cultural relic protection units and uploaded the data to the mapping software. As some of the information is not fully disclosed and many historical sites in far areas cannot be located specifically, Wu spent a lot of time on research and carrying out on-site visits. Now, the map includes nearly 10,000 historical landmarks with different colors standing for different kinds: Red signs show the cultural relic sites under state protection or the national-level museums, while green signs stand for the provincially protected historical sites. A lot of ancient temples, bridges and other architecture in the far areas are also marked on the map. A netizen posted, “I actually found the ancient tower around my house on the map!” However, in Wu’s eyes, the map is not perfect, as it recorded less than two percent of the over 760,000 immovable cultural relics registered in the country’s third national survey of cultural relics. But Wu has been working on improving it. “If possible, I’d also like to document the cultural relics that have been lost overseas. Those treasures may not be able to return to their homeland for the time being, but the stories that they carry are what we need to see.” 24．What can we learn about Wu Yunjie? A．He worked as a software engineer. B．He developed a mapping software. C．He had a deep interest in travelling. D．He was a young responsible netizen. 25．What does the underlined word “disclosed” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Applied B．Spread. C．Discovered. D．Understood. 26．Why are a netizen’s words quoted in paragraph 4? A．To show the convenience of the map. B．To introduce how to use the map properly. C．To prove the map is believable and informative. D．To explain the meaning of different colors on the map. 27．What does Wu Yunjie plan to do? A．Include cultural relics lost overseas in his map. B．Bring cultural treasures back to China from abroad. C．Make the map perfect by adding dots of other colors. D．Solve technical problems and make money with the map. C The world’s oldest living land animal, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise （巨型陆龟）, celebrated his 191st birthday this week. Jonathan is thought to have been born around 1832, before the invention of the telephone, lightbulb or postage stamp. He’s lived through 40 U. S. presidents and 31 governors of Saint Helena, the small island in the Atlantic where he lives. St. Helena is widely known for being the final residence of Napoleon Bonaparte, who died there after his failure at the Battle of Waterloo. Though his exact age is unknown, Jonathan was fully grown when he was gifted to the island’s governor in 1882, which experts said meant he was at least 50 years old. Last year, the tortoise was given an official birthday of December 4, 1832—but experts say he’s likely even older. Seychelles giant tortoises have an average life expectancy of 150 years. Despite his advanced age, Jonathan’s longtime veterinarian （兽医） Joe Hollins tells Guinness World Records (GWR) the creature shows “no sign of slowing down”. “Despite losing his sense of smell and being virtually blind, he always enjoys meals.” Historically, Seychelles giant tortoises’ threats included being hunted for food and being sold abroad. Now, however, inbreeding （近亲繁殖） is their greatest threat. In 2011, only 37 adult tortoises remained. “It is extraordinary to think that this gentle giant has outlived every other living creature on land, including, of course, the whole human race,” Hollins tells GWR. “Jonathan is in good health and all the signs at present make us hopeful that he will reach his third century.” 28．According to the text, Jonathan is ______. A．the final resident of Saint Helena B．the biggest Seychelles giant tortoise C．the oldest living creature in the ocean D．the animal aged for nearly two centuries 29．The author describes Jonathan’s age using following method EXCEPT ______. A．listing numbers B．taking examples C．giving definitions D．making comparisons 30．How many factors about the tortoises’ threats are mentioned? A．Four. B．Three. C．Two. D．One. 31．What did Joe Hollins say about Jonathan? A．Jonathan’s health started failing. B．Jonathan has lost desire for food. C．Jonathan is expected to liver longer. D．Jonathan’s species group is in danger. D Music can have a strong effect on our emotions. But what happens when we listen to music in a live setting? Do our brains react differently depending on whether the music we’re listening to is live or recorded? A team of researchers at the University of Zurich led by Sascha Frühholz, professor of cognitive and affective neuroscience （神经学）, has now explored this question. The researchers investigated the effects of live music and recorded music on emotional processes in the human brain. They conducted an experiment in which a pianist changed the live music he was playing to increase the emotional reactions in the amygdala （杏仁体）, the emotional center in the brain. During the experiment, the researchers used magnetic resonance imaging （磁共振成像） to measure the activity in the amygdala of the 27 listeners as well as the performer in real time. Based on these measurements, the pianist then adapted his performance to further increase the audience’s emotions. To compare reactions, the listeners were played a recording of the same music performed by the same musician. “Our study showed that live music caused much higher and more long-lasting activity in the amygdala than recorded music. The live performance also brought about a more active exchange of information in the whole brain,” says Frühholz. People have always used instruments to make live music. It wasn’t until technical advances in the early 20th century that music was able to be recorded and made widely spread to all people. Even today, though, despite music streaming platforms and high-quality loudspeakers and headphones, the social experience of attending a live concert cannot be taken place of. 32．Why does the author raise questions in paragraph 1? A．To introduce the topic. B．To present an argument. C．To call for different answers. D．To make a survey among readers. 33．How did the researchers get the results? A．By observing listeners’ brain reaction. B．By encouraging listeners to play the piano. C．By investigating listeners’ memory of music. D．By asking listeners to comment on the pianist. 34．What kind of effects can be caused by live music? A．The same effect as the recorded music. B．Listeners’ longer emotional experience. C．Equal pleasant and unpleasant emotions. D．Less exchange of information in the brain. 35．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Great Musician: A Guide of Amygdala’s Magic Trip B．Recorded Piano Music: A Soul’s Impressive Adventure C．Music’s Big Power: A Life’s Emotional Transformation D．Live Music’s Unique Effect: A Brain’s Emotional Journey 云南省玉溪市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题 一、阅读理解 A Four-Day Tour in Shangri-La Day 1 Arrival in Dukezong Ancient Town You will be met upon arrival at Shangri-La Airport and taken by bus for about 25 minutes. Have an expensive buffet dinner at a 4-star, the Grand Shangri-La hotel. Then you will have a whole afternoon to visit an ancient Tibetan old city. It is the largest and best-preserved Tibetan city among 147 Tibetan counties. In the evening, you can enjoy local Tibetan folk dance if you are energetic. Day 2 Songzanlin Temple You will leave the hotel at 8:30 for the Songzanlin temple by bus. Once home to 4000 monks, the temple is undergoing a massive restoration. Late in the afternoon, you will visit NaPa Sea where you can see different kinds of birds. Day 3 Potatso National Park Enjoy the natural beauty of nature by bus. Located 22m east of Shangri-La, Potatso is the first national park in mainland China. In Tibetan language, Potatso means reaching the opposite side of the lake by boat under the help of spirit. You will stay in the park around 3 hours. Day 04 Tiger Leaping Gorge After breakfast, visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge. You will have two-hour drive from the hotel to the hiking place. This is truly a place of timeless beauty. As you hike on the way, you will feel the sense of peace. Through its narrow way, China’s mother river, the Yangze, flows between Jade Dragon and Haba snow mountains. From the snowy peaks above to the pounding river below, it is a huge drop of 3800 meters. The hiking is about 4 hours and we will go back to the hotel around 17:00 in the afternoon. After dinner, pack up your luggage and your local guide will meet you and see you off at the airport. 1．Which of the following places can you visit on the second day? A．Dukezong Ancient Town. B．Songzanlin Temple. C．Potatso National Park. D．Tiger Leaping Gorge. 2．How long does the hiking trip take? A．2 hours. B．3 hours. C．4 hours. D．5 hours. 3．How do the tourists travel to places of interest in Shangri-La? A．By plane. B．By ship. C．By train. D．By bus. B Hi, everyone, I am Su Yiming. Do you like celebrating your birthday? I love it because on that day I will get many gifts, such as basketballs, skateboards, interesting books, and fancy clothes. I cherished one of the special ones. Three days before my 18th birthday, I received the most precious birthday gift ever, winning an Olympic gold medal at the Snowboard Big Air during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. When I was four years old, my parents taught me how to ski. As a hobby, I loved to play every day. As a professional athlete, it was a totally different thing. After four years of practice, I became tired of it. I said I would never want to hear the word “ski” again. Unluckily, at the age of six, I was hit by someone while snowboarding and one of my thigh bones was broken. As a little kid then, I just felt painful and didn’t think about too much else. When I woke up in the hospital, I remembered the first thing my mom told me was, “Baby, we can’t give up snowboarding. ” My parents didn’t mean to ask me to achieve great success. They just didn’t want me to get used to backing down and giving up easily when I met difficulties. Indeed, my parents know that I love snowboarding with my heart and soul, and it’s common for athletes to go through setbacks and injuries. Even if they may be anxious when I get hurt, they always respect and support my choice. Even today, parents are the first teachers to their children. My parents are the best ones when it comes to my passion and dedication to snowboarding. 4．Which birthday gift would be favored most by Su? A．A basketball. B．A skateboard. C．An interesting book. D．A gold medal. 5．When did Su get tired of skiing? A．At the age of 4． B．At the age of 8． C．At the age of 6． D．At the age of 18． 6．What do we know about Su’s injury? A．He thought of giving up snowboarding. B．His parents cared the least about his health. C．His parents encouraged him to face difficulty bravely. D．He could never be an excellent snowboarder anymore. 7．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．An Olympic Champion’s Story B．The First Teachers to Su Yiming. C．Celebrating a Boy’s 18th Birthday D．A Painful Injury When Snowboarding C Labor Day is celebrated on May 1st every year. This year we Chinese have a holiday break from May 1st to May 5th. Some people are curious about when and why we started to celebrate Labor Day. In the 19th century, overworked and exhausted laborers were fed up and demanded better treatment. In Canada, laborers marched to their Prime Minister’s doorstep and asked for their right to form unions. The march was victorious. They celebrated better working conditions with an annual parade. Peter J. McGuire, an American labor leader, was invited and thought to bring that spirit to America and what a success it was. In New York City, protesters gathered to fight against poor labor conditions. The movement quickly spread across America. Workers gathered for picnics, concerts and speeches, supporting for 8-hour work days and a labor holiday. Oregon was the first state to officially acknowledge the holiday. But it wasn’t until 12, 000 government forces were sent to stop a strike, and two railway workers were tragically killed that pressure increased gradually from the American workforce and Labor Day was put on the federal calendar. More than 80 countries worldwide celebrate Labor Day or International Workers’ Day on May 1st. But the first Monday of September makes sense to Americans, because it falls between Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. This gives working families a much-needed break. Fast-forward about a hundred years and the Labor Day holiday has become a kind of farewell to summer. People seem to forget the hard-won victory of Labor Day. In the USA, kids go back to school, football season starts as usual and fashion lovers hang up that little white dress. But let’s remember that Labor Day is a celebration of the labor movement, dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers all over the world. It’s evolved into an appreciation of life and a well-deserved break from work. 8．Why did Canadian laborers march? A．To welcome Peter J. McGuire. B．To apply for an annual parade. C．To ask for their right to form unions. D．To celebrate better working conditions. 9．What do we know about the history of American Labor Day? A．Oregon was the first state to recognize Labor Day. B．New York workers went to the concerts to have fun. C．American workers won the right to have Labor Day easily. D．American government forces supported the laborers’ strike. 10．How do Americans celebrate Labor Day nowadays? A．Students march in the school. B．American families have a break. C．Football players gather to have a match. D．Fashion lovers wear their white dresses. 11．What is the author’s attitude towards celebrating Labor Day? A．Open-minded. B．Indifferent. C．Passive. D．Grateful. D Tracking wildlife is a tough job for scientists. Kasim Rafiq was a wildlife biologist at Liverpool John Moores University. He was tracking a one-eared leopard（豹子）named Pavarotti. These days, Kasim got up at daybreak, followed Pavarotti’s tracks and tried to find him. One morning, Kasim went out to search for Pavarotti again. His tracks took Kasim off road through woodland area. Before he knew it, the wheel of his Land Rover was stuck in a trap for warthog, an African wild pig. He wasted several hours getting out. On the way back to his camp, Kasim came across some local tourists, who had better luck spotting Pavarotti. Kasim told them the reason why he was stuck in the trap for a long time. They laughed and explained that they had seen Pavarotti that morning. Kasim then was aware that tourist wildlife sightings might be an untapped source of information about wild animals. He and his team worked with a safari hotel in Botswana to analyze 25, 000 tourist photographs of wildlife. They used those photos as sightings of lions, leopards and wild dogs. They then compared those data to the data they made with traditional wildlife biology methods: camera traps, track surveys and “call-in stations”. It turned out that the data from tourist photos were just as good as those gleaned from traditional methods. The tourists were actually the lucky ones to see large animals, which are difficult to find. “There are so many interesting things we still have to find out about large animals and so many conservation projects that need to be carried out that we don’t have the time or resources to do them all. However, tourist photos might help make sure that all the local animals are spotted, ” Kasim put. 12．Why did Kasim get up early in the morning these days? A．To catch an African wild pig. B．To work out for several hours. C．To find a leopard named Pavarotti. D．To practise driving in the woodland area. 13．What did Kasim realize after meeting some local tourists? A．He and his team might work in a safari hotel. B．He would be stuck in a trap for warthog again. C．He could catch a one-eared leopard named Pavarotti. D．He would get information about wild animals through wild sightings. 14．What does the underlined word “gleaned” mean in paragraph 4? A．Collected. B．Measured. C．Borrowed. D．Created. 15．What might be the possible result of using tourist photos? A．Large animals might be better kept track of. B．Wildlife researchers are going to be out of jobs. C．The researchers will not see Pavarotti in person. D．Conservation projects might be carried out by tourists. 云南省昆明市2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题 一、阅读理解 A Europe’s Best Long-Distance Hiking Trails These hikes on some of Europe’s best long distance trails (路线) offer a chance to reconnect with the world, get some energetic exercise and enjoy peaceful moments in some of the Europe’s most beautiful scenery. Hyssna Trail, Sweden West Sweden’s quiet beauty is the star of the show on this 40-kilometer, two-day hike. The round trail starts at Hyssna’s12th century church, which can be accessed by bus from Gothenburg in just 40 minutes. The route is well guided, with plenty of picnic spots and a well appointed camp site. Karhunkierros Trall, Finland Finnish Lapland is well-known as a winter destination, with magical aurora borealis (极光) and an amazing ancient Sami culture. It’s also home to the 82-kilometer Karhunkierros Trail, the most well-known long-distance walk in Finland. The path begins in Hautajarvi village in Lapland’s Salla and ends at the Rukatunturi Fell in Kuusamo, taking four days. King Charles III England Coastal Path, England Covering an area of 4, 300 kilometers, the England Coastal Path is a lifetime’s attempt for those who wish to cover every step. And it can be easily broken down into areas, with northwest, northeast, east, southeast and southwest regions to explore. Walking around the coast of Cornwall will leave anyone energetic. Slovenian Mountain Trail, Slovenia It’s no surprise that the Slovenia Mountain Trail has become so popular. This attractive trail covering some 616 kilometers runs from Maribor in the country’s northeast, all the way to Ankaran. And while doing it all together over 28 days might seem extreme, it can be broken into smaller regions. There are paths through the ancient forests and wetlands of the Pohorje Hills or across the Julian Alos. 1．Which trail covers the shortest distance? A．Hyssna Trail. B．Karhunkierros Trail. C．King Charles III England Coastal Path D．Slovenian Mountain Trail. 2．What can be done along the trail of Finland? A．Going on a bus tour. B．Hiking around the coast. C．Admiring the Sami culture. D．Exploring ancient forests. 3．What do the England Coastal Path and the Slovenia Mountain Trail have in common? A．They share a similar landscape. B．They are located in the same country. C．They can be broken into small regions. D．They are famous as winter destinations. B Lyu Yating, a young artisan (工匠) from Jingdezhen, is making great efforts to create Ling long porcelain (瓷器), a unique type of porcelain from Jingdezhen, often referred to as the “city of porcelain” in East China’s Jiangxi province. Born in a family in Jingdezhen deeply rooted in the porcelain field, Lyu spent her childhood playing with clay (黏土) everyday. While studying international business in the UK, Lyu found that many foreign museums showed Chinese porcelain. “Seeing those pieces made me really want to preserve this tradition. It’s a significant part of Chinese culture, reflecting the wisdom of several generations of Chinese,” she said. However, Ling long porcelain is too difficult to make, so it is hardly seen in the market; even museums display very few examples of it. Due to the difficult y with its production process, only a limited number of Ling long porcelain pieces have survived overtime When graduating in 2014 at the age of 21, Lyu made the unusual choice to give up further education and profitable offers from foreign companies. Instead, s here fumed to her roots, learning the art of Ling long porcelain from other artisans for more than a decade. This hands-on experience allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the professional practices. Lyu also observed arising fascination among young individuals with traditional decorative arts overtime. “I believe it’s important for cultural heritage to reach every household. My intention is to change porcelain into daily things, making it possible for more people to enjoy the beauty of this cultural heritage at an affordable price,” she said. Beyond combining cultural heritage with the daily lives of young people, Lyu has even greater goals. “I aim to create something absolutely new for international audiences, drawing global attention to Jingdezhen’s Ling long porcelain and stressing its richness and diversity. I’m confident I can achieve this,” she said. 4．What can be learned about Lyu Yating? A．She founded an international business. B．She studied Ling long porcelain in the UK. C．She volunteered in museums in Jingdezhen. D．She was fascinated by porcelain at an early age. 5．Why did Lyu return to her hometown? A．To seek a better pay. B．To preserve Ling long porcelain. C．To introduce porcelain pieces to the UK. D．To receive better further education in China. 6．What might the young think about traditional decorative arts nowadays? A．Attractive. B．Adaptable. C．Accessible. D．Affordable 7．What is the main idea of the text? A．Ling long porcelain walks into the youth’s daily life. B．A young artisan renews precious Ling long porcelain. C．Cultural heritage sets foot in every Chinese household. D．A porcelain specialist internationalizes traditional skills. C Elephants are among the few wild animals to build strong social al connections of companionship, friendship and family. They are able to recognize not only their own mothers, calves (幼崽), brothers and sisters but also their grandmothers, aunts, cousins and nieces. They know elephants they’ve interacted within the past, and have been observed to build particular friendships with unrelated elephants. These features partly result from the way that elephants live. “Herds” are very small units a group of three or four closely related female elephants plus their calves, who live and travel together for all their lives. Sometimes, though, these herds join up with other herds, living, feeding playing and travelling together. These groups almost always go back into their basic family units in the end, but if they come across each other again they will express recognition and love. Like all mammals (哺乳动物), elephant communicate a great deal through body language. Love is often expressed by crossing or “hugging” their long noses, usually between close relatives and friends who have travelled in the same herd for a long time. And much physical communication takes place with the ends of elephants’ noses—they use these to comfort and reassure each other, to greet friends, and to recognize the efforts of a hard-working mother or the birth of new calves. When a member of the herd is close to death, the whole herd will stop moving and stay resting in one small area for a time. Once the elderly or sick elephant passes away, they will stay on for a few more days—gathering around the dead body, and seeming to make aloud high sad sound for their companion that has passed away. 8．What is special about elephants according to paragraph 1? A．They can identify various species. B．They live independently in most cases. C．They tend to establish social networks. D．They seldom interact with unrelated ones. 9．What do elephants do after joining up with other herds? A．Feed the other herds. B．End up in their original herds. C．Give birth to new calves. D．Live together for all their lives. 10．What does the underlined word “reassure” in paragraph 3mean? A．Make fun of. B．Take control of. C．Give confidence to. D．Turn a blind eye to. 11．What’s a herd’s reaction to the death of a member? A．Letting out a faint sound. B．Moving forward in small groups. C．Crossing or hugging their long noses. D．Gathering around in memory of the companion. D As Alexandria Country Day School’s sixth-graders created small 3D-printed villages to deal with homelessness, they learned lessons beyond technology (科技). The project which was inspired by life-size 3D-printed homes built by a Texas-based technology company, aimed to make housing accessible for everyone. Using inexpensive materials the students built strong homes in just a few days. 11-year-old Salwa Seman and Zoe Mandel, found creating settings challenging but worthwhile. “If the temperature of the printer is too hot or cold, or if the printed walls are tooth in, the constructions might fail,” said Salwa Seman. “You learn from your mistakes and make adaptations,” said Zoe Mandel. The tech-focused project quickly developed into “an exercise in understanding, creation, and partnership to bring about lasting change,” said science teacher Alison McDonald. “When most people think of helping the homeless, they think of food and clothing,” said Juliet Galicia, 11. While necessary, those are solutions only for the moment. Even housing alone is not a full answer. “We wanted to include other things that would make it feel more like a real community,” said Luke Wazorko, 11. A community garden, a place to raise chickens, a stadium for shared events, bus stops for access to jobs, and service for Wi-Fi and cellphones to help with job searches were important features offered to formerly unhoused residents. “They get it!” said Amber Fogarty, president of a nonprofit organization helping homelessness in Austin. “The biggest reason for long-term homelessness is a serious lack in family relationships,” she said. “Housing alone will never solve homelessness, but community will People need a place where they are known, cared and loved.” 12．What is the aim of the project on 3D-printed villages? A．To raise money for the homeless. B．To win a competition on 3D printing. C．To teach students advanced technology. D．To provide accommodation for the homeless. 13．What lesson does Salwa and Zoe’s experience tell us? A．Courage contributes to success. B．Challenges help us progress. C．Teamwork ensures glory. D．Well begun is half done. 14．According to the text, how can homelessness be fully solved? A．By donating food and clothing. B．By providing high-tech shelters. C．By building open gardening space. D．By creating a supportive environment. 15．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A．Future of Housing: Tech Giants’ Role B．Modem Architecture: a Long Way to Go C．A Common Dream: Story of City Planning D．A Shared Community: Young Minds at Work 云南省普洱市2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Michigan youth summer camps focus on different ideas and experiences, but all include plenty of time spent outdoors in Michigan’s beautiful countryside. Summer Discovery This summer camp offers up both academic (学术的) and social activities to help with that transition (过渡) from high school to college. The classes are small during these two-week and five-week sessions (课程). It’s open to students from 14 to 18 years old. Prices are from $4,800 to around $8,800. This camp made the top 50 list for best pre-college camps. The Road Less Traveled This camp offers wilderness adventure, and community service with activities like backpacking, environmental studies, and wilderness medicine. The sessions last from 10 to 25 days and the camp is open to students aged 12 through 19. Costs are from $2,250 to over $6,000. Cedar Lodge This family-run camp offers general outdoor activities and also has a wonderful horseback riding program. This camp is good at helping kids learn riding and other skills. The camp is open to kids from 8 to 16 years old. Camp prices are from $200 to $700 per week. Michigan Tech Youth Programs Over 70 courses help pre-teens and teens learn about different fields through hands-on, classroom, and in-the-field experiences. The classes are offered weekly, and if students want to attend several weeks, they can also have a “stay-over”. It costs $950 per week for students who stay there and $525 for students who don’t. Courses include writing, photography, robotics, engineering, outdoor adventures, and many more. 21. How much may a teenage boy spend if he wants to attend a pre-college camp? A. $4,800. B. $2,250. C. $950. D. $700. 22. Which of the following camps teaches campers horseback riding? A. Michigan Tech Youth Programs. B. The Road Less Traveled. C. Cedar Lodge. D. Summer Discovery. 23. What can be learned about Michigan Tech Youth Programs? A. They have a fixed price. B. They offer monthly classes. C. They provide many kinds of family activities. D. They help to get experiences in different fields. B I loved being a teacher, but for years I was a librarian. However, the timing was never right for me to go back to school. I spent a lot of time learning, acquiring professional knowledge and skills. Finally, I received my media specialist degree. But my biggest challenge was yet to come. I wanted to find a job—a media specialist in a nearby elementary school, but those positions were hard to get. The new school year started, and I was still working in the school library. As the months passed from August to December without any job prospects (前景), my optimism and faith began to decline. To stay positive, I listened repeatedly to several uplifting songs in the car to my son’s school and my job. In the beginning of January, I saw a job posted online for a media specialist position. I knew I had to have faith, so I applied for the job, but I didn’t hear anything for weeks. I started to doubt myself. I played my uplifting music so much that my little son who knew the words would sing along. Admiring the dynamic state of my son, suddenly I came to realize that I just had to have faith and remain true to my dream. Within days, I received a phone call from the school to which I had applied, requesting an interview. I went on the interview with confidence and faith. The result was unforgettable. I am proud to say I’m now a media specialist. From my experience, what I want to share is that ambitious career aspiration is a strong drive for one’s development. Set your goal of life and follow it with all you can. 24. What was the biggest challenge for the author? A. Getting a job as a media specialist. B. Adapting to the job of a librarian. C. Gaining the media specialist degree. D. Finding a proper time to go back to school. 25. What inspired the author when she was in self-doubt? A. The uplifting songs. B. The state of her singing son. C. An unexpected phone call. D. A successful interview. 26. What does the underlined word “aspiration” probably mean in the last paragraph? A. Protection. B. Quality. C. Desire. D. Talent. 27. How does the author feel about her experience? A. It’s challenging but beneficial. B. It’s smooth and rewarding. C. It’s ordinary but interesting. D. It’s painful and disappointing. C The Masai (马赛人) are continually trying to keep their own ways in an increasingly modern world. They live along the border of Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa, moving their homes from time to time to follow their cattle, the source of their livelihood. They rely on their cattle in many parts of their life. They like drinking the cows’ milk. They don’t kill their cattle for food. But if a cow is killed, the parts of its body are used to make containers, shoes, clothing, ropes, bed coverings and so on. Not all of the men have cows. The more cattle a man owns, the richer he is considered to be. A man who owns 50 or fewer cattle is considered poor. Rich men have a thousand or more. The cattle, though owned by the man, are considered to belong to the man’s entire family. The family names the cattle and can recognize each animal’s special voice. The Masai men have become known as warriors (勇士), protecting their cattle against other wild animals. They wear their red long hair. Most women often take care of their children, cook food, clean clothes and make clothing at home. They also make necklaces, dresses and headdresses. A few women can also become authorities once they are powerful enough. They speak a language called Maa. The houses of Masai made from sticks and grass, which are held together with a mixture of mud, are not very firm or safe. These plain houses with some basic supplies are built in a circle and make up a Masai village. They are not meant to last long since the migration (迁徙) of the cow population means that the Masai move as well. In the meantime, in order to prevent animals from entering, they also form a wall of branches. The whole setup is to protect the cattle, which sleep at night in the middle of the village. They seem to live a natural and self-sufficient life but lack modern civilisation. 28. What do we know about the Masai? A. They don’t move in their lives. B. They each have their own cows. C. They don’t kill their cattle at all. D. They are heavily dependent on cattle. 29. What do most of the Masai women work as? A. Designers. B. Authorities. C. Housewives. D. Warriors. 30. Which word best describes Masai’s houses? A. Modern. B. Simple. C. Lasting. D. Safe. 31. What can be the best title for the text? A. Africans: Living a Moving Life B. Africans: Brave People in the World C. The Masai: Rich People in East Africa D. The Masai: Maintaining a Traditional Lifestyle D These days, children spend less time in the fresh air. Many of them are addicted to a screen either on a computer or a TV—they seem to be living in a virtual world. They have lost touch with nature. But now 400 organizations in the UK, from playgroups to the National Health Service, are encouraging children to have some “wild time”. They want kids to replace at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside. Activities such as building caves, climbing trees and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do. Even if they live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park. Children often need a helping hand from their mum and dad. They need to be shown what to do and where to go. Andy Simpson from National Health Service says, “We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids’ development, independence and creativity, by giving wild time a go.” So despite the complicated (复杂的) world that young people grow up in now, it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “nature’s playground” is what modern children need. David Bond from Project Wild Thing says, “We need to make more space for wild time in children’s daily routine, freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted (想当然).” This might sound a bit old-fashioned to you or maybe, like me, it makes you think about sticking on your boots, getting outdoors and reliving your childhood. There’s no age limit on enjoying yourself! 32. What makes children lose touch with nature? A. Playing hide and seek. B. Building caves frequently. C. Being addicted to a screen. D. Going on adventures in parks. 33. Who should be advised to see the effect of wild time according to Andy Simpson? A. Teachers. B. Experts. C. Children. D. Parents. 34. What might David probably agree? A. Children need more time to get close to nature. B. Children always take it for granted to play outside. C. What modern children need is spiritual satisfaction. D. Parents should make larger room for kids to study. 35. What can be inferred from this passage? A. Everyone lives in a high-pressure world. B. People at any age can enjoy wild time. C. Adults desire to go back to childhood. D. Watching TV is a good way to learn about nature. 云南省曲靖市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末英语试卷 一、阅读理解 A I have five months to travel before I write! I’m going to some countries where I can practice speaking English. Where am I going to start? CanadaIt’s the Rockies for me in November! There are mountains and beautiful lakes everywhere. I’d like to visit Nunavut, the home of the Inuit in the north of Canada, but unfortunately I’m not going to get there. AustraliaAustralia is very hot from November to March. I love hot weather, so I’m going to arrive in Sydney in December. I’m going to sight see in Sydney — there are so many interesting buildings in the city. IndiaRajasthan is the perfect introduction to India with its festivals and monuments (古迹). There are also exciting markets, with beautiful clothes and jewelry. I’m going to spend the month of January there. South AfricaSouth Africa offers safaris (狩猎旅行) and the chance to see wild animals. It also has a wonderful coastline, so, after the safari, I’m going to find a beach and go swimming there. I’m going in February. 1．If you enjoy mountains, you can go to ________. A．Canada B．Australia C．South Africa D．India 2．What’s the perfect introduction to India? A．The Rockies. B．Rajasthan. C．The buildings. D．The safaris. 3．What can we know from the text? A．There is a wonderful coastline to visit in India. B．The author is going to visit Nunavut in December. C．It is very cold from November to March in Australia. D．The author will have a chance to see wild animals in South Africa. B I work in a nursing home and my job is to take care of the elderly. This year, an old lady that I cared for, Alice, had gone through a difficult time. She got dementia and so she had been in the hospital twice. In November I was finally able to get her back to her “home”. Alice had thought her daughter was coming to visit her on Christmas day and that they were going to have the whole family together like the old days. When she finally realized that the happy moment was not going to happen, she was very sad. Knowing that her daughter was not able to make her feel happy, I hated the idea of her being alone on the holiday! On Christmas Eve, I gave her a surprise by asking if she would like to go to a candlelight service at church that night. I took her to her old neighborhood church where all her friends were there. We got to the church early. Then soon some of her friends came and they went over to greet her and sit with her. The candlelight service was beautiful and Alice got a lot of love from her old and new friends there. The truth of the story is that I am the one who got the best gift: the smile on Alice’s face. 4．What does the underlined word “dementia” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．A plan. B．An illness. C．A house. D．A letter. 5．From the text we can learn that Alice_________. A．was thrown out by her daughter B．didn’t like living in the nursing home C．expected to spend Christmas with her daughter D．returned to her home after leaving the hospital 6．Where did Alice spend her Christmas Eve in the end? A．In the hospital. B．In her old house. C．In the nursing home. D．In her old neighborhood church. 7．What was the best gift that the author got on Christmas Eve? A．Alice’s happiness. B．Praise from Alice’s friends. C．Thanks from Alice’s daughter. D．The candlelight service. C Have you ever wondered how your favorite NBA team received its famous name? All NBA teams have an interesting story or a history behind their names. Some of the names reflected the city’s culture or history, others came from previous owners and many were selected through “Name the Team” contests. For teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz, the names were not always a reflection of the city. Even though Los Angeles has no lakes, the Lakers name has been a city treasure for almost 40 years. Before going to Los Angeles, the team originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1947, team officials changed the name to the Lakers to reflect the Minnesota State’s nickname, “Land of 10,000 Lakes”. The team name went unchanged after moving to Los Angeles in 1960. Because the Utah’s team originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, it was called the Jazz. In 1974, New Orleans club officials chose the name to represent the city for its reputation as the “Jazz Capital of the World”. The name stayed with the team even after finding a new home in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979. The original owner of the Chicago Bulls, Richard Klein, named the team the Bulls. He picked the name because a fighting bull is relentless and never quits. Klein, who founded the club in 1966, believed these qualities were necessary for a championship team and hoped his Chicago athletes would live up to the team name. The Bulls, the winner of the six NBA championships, has definitely followed the belief. In 1967, the Indiana Pacers selected their team name in a different way from most other teams. Their decision was based on what they wanted to accomplish in the NBA．Team officials chose the Pacers name because the organization wanted to set the “pace” in professional basketball. 8．Why is the Los Angeles’ team named “the Lakers”? A．The name was selected from a “Name the Team” contest. B．It was named after a city treasure, which had a long history. C．The name shows that Los Angeles is a city with various lakes. D．The team got this name in another state, which had a lot of lakes. 9．Which of the following refers to the “Jazz Capital of the World”? A．New Orleans. B．Salt Lake City. C．Los Angeles. D．Minneapolis. 10．Why did Richard Klein name the Chicago’s team the Bulls? A．He had guessed the success of the team. B．Chicago was then a city famous for fighting bulls. C．People in Chicago used to like watching bullfighting. D．He wished the team to have the qualities of fighting bulls. 11．What’s the best title for the text? A．The Long History of NBA Teams B．Stories Behind the Names of NBA Teams C．Excellent Qualities of NBA Team Officials D．Interesting Stories About Some NBA Players D It seems there’s nowhere left to run from the microplastic (微塑料的) pollution. A small pilot study recently took microplastics from one of Europe’s most distant places, the French Pyrenees mountains, and found as many microplastics in the soil as you might expect from a big city like Paris. The reason? The wind. Researchers now fear that our planet’s winds can pick up microplastics from about anywhere and transport them around the world, sometimes in large quantities. “We’d kind of expected it in a city getting blown around,” said Steve Allen from the University of Strathclyde in the UK, one member of the team. “But way up there? We expected to find some,” he said. “We didn’t expect to find so many.” Microplastics are pieces smaller than a fifth of an inch that have broken down from larger pieces of plastic. The forces of nature don’t distinguish (区分) between materials like stones and rocks, and plastics. Wind and waves hit plastics and break them down just the same, making them into dust that can then get swept up by the gentle wind and into the atmosphere. It’s a continuing environmental concern, as more and more microplastics find their way into our food and air. The fact that microplastics can be found in large numbers even in distant places is a sign that is has become a global pollution problem. Steve Allen and his team set up collectors 4,500 feet up in the mountains for five months to trap plastic particles (粒子) as they fell to the Earth. The team found that an average of 365 plastic particles fell on their square meter collector daily. This included bits from plastic bags, plastic film and packaging material, among other plastic sources. Many of these materials were small enough to be breathed in without even realizing it. They’re in the air, and they’re everywhere. 12．What did Steve Allen think of the finding? A．Interesting. B．Boring. C．Surprising. D．Disappointing. 13．What can we learn from paragraph 3? A．How the microplastics come into being. B．How the wind spreads the microplastics. C．How the microplastic pollution appears. D．How the wind makes the pollution serious. 14．What do we know about the plastic particles? A．It is difficult to collect them. B．They all come from big cities. C．They are part of the air we breathe. D．It is impossible to know their source. 15．What is the text mainly about? A．Plastics have been found in the distant areas. B．Plastics are proved to do great harm to the soil. C．The microplastic pollution is worse in big cities. 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