考题猜想03 常考阅读理解专项训练15篇-2024-2025学年高一英语上学期期中考点大串讲（外研版2019）

考题猜想03 最新常考阅读理解话题15篇 1 （24-25高一上·山西太原·开学考试）Many people go to school for an education. They learn language, history, geography, physics, chemistry and mathematics. Others go to school to learn a skill so that they can make a living. School education is very important and useful. Yet no one can learn everything from school. A teacher, no matter how much he knows, can not teach his students everything they want to know. The teacher’s job is to show his students how to learn. He teaches them how to read and how to think. So, much more is to be learned outside school by the students themselves. It is always more important to know how to study by oneself than to memorize some facts or a formula (公式). It is actually quite easy to learn a certain fact in history or a formula in math. But it is very difficult to use a formula in working out a math problem. Great scientists, such as Einstein, Newton and Galileo didn’t get everything from school. But they were all so successful. They invented so many things for mankind. The reason for their success is that they knew how to study. They read books that were not taught at school. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. They would ask many questions as they read and they did thousands of experiments. Above all, they know how to use their brains. 1．Many people go to school for an education, while some others go to school for __________. A．enjoying themselves B．learning subjects C．learning a skill D．making a living 2．According to the passage, the most important thing a teacher should do is __________. A．to teach the students how to study by themselves B．to teach his students how to read C．to teach the students how to think D．to teach his students everything he knows 3．How did great scientists succeed? A．They read a lot of books and asked many questions while reading. B．They did thousands of experiments. C．They always worked hard and never wasted time. D．All of the above. 2 （24-25高一上·湖南怀化·开学考试）I think the biggest difference between middle and high school is the homework load (工作量) and size of the school. I went from maybe fifteen minutes of homework a night to several hours, so I had to learn how to make full use of time! Our class size is around 550, but joining in clubs, sports, music, and other activities at school makes it easier to get to know people in every grade. The best advice I can give about the years you spend in high school is to learn things for yourself, not just to get a good grade. There have been so many tests that I’ve prepared for the night before. I have gotten an A, and not remembered anything later. I’ve changed that this year, and I enjoy school so much more. Don’t take easy classes just to have a simple year. If you have a choice between chemistry and sports, the first will prove to be a lot more useful! While drinking and smoking might be present in some middle schools, they’re also around in high schools. I have a lot of friends who promised they'd never drink or smoke, but are now partying every weekend. If you have “fun” and spend your nights wasted instead of studying, you will regret it when you’re applying for (申请) college. The “friends” who say you’re a loser for not partying are really not your friends at all. It’s hard to see your closest friends grow apart and go in different directions, but don’t follow their footsteps. Create your own path in life and make your own decisions. 1．What does the author think of high school? A．It requires hard work. B．There are very few activities. C．It's hard to meet new people there. D．There isn’t enough time for homework. 2．The author advises high school students to ________? A．give up sports B．choose useful classes C．try their best to get good grades D．get ready for tests the night before 3．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? A．The importance of making friends. B．Not losing ourselves in high school. C．Not going to any party in high school. D．The trouble caused by drinking and smoking. 4．The text is probably written by ________? A．a sports player B．a college student C．a chemistry teacher D．a high school student 3 （22-23高一下·河北邯郸·期中）What you do after studying could have a big impact on how well you learn and remember. Today on Education Tips, we will explore two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep. When many students finish studying, they often go straight to another activity. Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after your study may help you remember what you have studied. The basic idea is this: by stopping your activity after the study, your brain gets a chance to rest. Resting is difficult when you are playing computer games. While this might sound unusual to you, many studies have explored the benefits of resting after learning — what is called “wakeful rest”. A 2019 study found that both young and older adults were able to better remember information they learned after doing wakeful rest. If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do. Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. It is really that easy! Besides wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) notes that sleep helps people to learn in two ways. A report on the school’s website explains that “a sleep-deprived person cannot focus attention well and therefore cannot learn well.” It also says, “Sleep itself helps us to memorize and that memorizing is very important for learning new information.” The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) suggests that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 get about between 6 and 7 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need a little bit more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less. Try to get some “wakeful rest” after a study. Then try to get a good night’s sleep. That’s it — a simple, no-cost way to help you remember what you learn. 1．According to the research, shortly after studying students are recommended ______ A．To take a wakeful rest. B．To play a video game. C．To have a nice sleep at night. D．To read a newspaper. 2．How long should teenagers sleep each day according to NSF? A．Less than 6 hours. B．No more than 7 hours. C．Around 8 hours. D．Just 7 hours. 3．What’s paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The importance of sleep. B．The types of resting activities. C．The good ways to get a rest. D．The reason for having a rest. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Low-cost Tips on Working. B．Good Things to Do After Your Study. C．Why Do We Need to Have a Good Sleep? D．How Long Should We Rest After Learning? 4 （安徽省重点高中联盟校2024-2025学年高三上学期8月底开学摸底考试英语试题）Wild chimpanzees are known to consume a broad range of plant matter, making it hard for researchers to figure out whether chimpanzees intentionally seek out medicinal plants to heal(治愈) themselves, or “passively” consume plants that happen to be medicinal. At the Budongo Central Forest Reserve in Uganda, researchers from the University of Oxford observed the behaviors and health of 51 wild chimpanzees, belonging to two habituated communities. The researchers observed a male chimpanzee with an injured hand seek out and eat the leaves of a fern, which may have helped to reduce pain and swelling. They also recorded another sick chimpanzee consuming a cat-thorn tree. The team also tested the plant species in the reserve, which they suspected were being consumed by the chimpanzees to self-medicate, for anti-inflammatory (抗炎) and antibacterial (抗菌) characteristics. The species included plants not part of the chimpanzees’ normal diet, but being consumed for their healing characteristics. The authors found 88% of the plant species had antibacterial characteristics, arresting the growth of bacteria, while 33% of them had anti-inflammatory characteristics. Deadwood from a tree in the Dogbane family showed the strongest antibacterial activity and also had anti-inflammatory characteristics, suggesting it could be used to treat wounds, they said. Roots from the East African mahogany tree and leaves from fern were found to exhibit potential anti-inflammatory effects. The results suggested that chimpanzees looked for and ate specific plants for their medicinal effects, and the study was one of the first to document evidence of this kind, the authors said. Team member Fabien Schultz hopes that the findings might lead to promising candidates for human medicines. “What if human lives can be saved by following the ways of our animal relatives?” he says. 1．Why is it challenging to determine if chimpanzees intentionally seek out medicinal plants? A．Medicinal plants are rare in the forest. B．Chimpanzees consume a wide variety of plant matter. C．Chimpanzees hide themselves when they are sick or injured. D．Researchers can hardly observe chimpanzees in the thick forest. 2．Which of the following might have the most powerful antibacterial effects? A．Dogbane trees. B．Leaves of ferns. C．Cat-thorn trees. D．East African mahogany tree roots. 3．What potential benefit does Fabien Schultz hope to achieve from the findings? A．Identifying new human medicines. B．Developing new animal care techniques. C．Improving chimpanzee health in the wild. D．Discovering new food sources for humans. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Diet of Wild Chimpanzees B．The Medicinal Characteristics of Plants C．The Dietary Habits of Wild Chimpanzees D．Chimpanzees Using Plants for Self-Medication 5 （23-24高一上·云南保山·阶段练习） Universal Beijing Resort (度假区) This is a fascinating theme park with the best universal rides, shows and attractions from around the world. You can play in these areas: The Magic World of Harry Potter, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda Land, Hollywood Water World, Minion Land (小黄人) and Jurassic World (侏罗纪世界). Its one-day ticket will follow a four-tiered pricing (四级票价) way: • Low Season tickets 418 RMB: weekdays in Spring, Fall and Winter; • Mid-Season tickets 528 RMB: weekends in Spring, Fall and Winter; • High Season tickets 638 RMB: Opening Month some holidays; • Special Season tickets 748 RMB: May Day, National Day, Spring Festival an Summer Holiday. • Opening time: 9: 00 a. m. — 9: 00 p. m. You can click here https: //www.universalbeijingresort.com/ for more information. 1．If a couple wants to go to the resort during weekdays in Fall, they should pay ______. A．836 RMB B．1,056 RMB C．1,276 RMB D．1,496 RMB 2．Which of the following is NOT available for visiting the Universal Beijing Resort? A．At 10: 00 a. m. B．At 1: 00 p. m. C．At 8: 30 p. m. D．At 9: 30 p. m. 3．Where can you find this text? A．In a magazine. B．In a novel. C．In a website. D．In a brochure. 6 （24-25高三上·安徽·开学考试）Stories of violent meetings between sharks and swimmers can frighten the recreating public. But shark experts say the risk of an attack is extremely low. Sharks live in the whole ocean, Catherine Macdonald, director of the Shark Research & Conservation Program at the University of Miami, says, and they may swim into shallow waters near the coastline to hunt for fish or avoid larger sharks. Most of the time, when sharks come across people, they just swim away. Humans aren’t part of the shark’s diet, which for most species consists primarily of smaller fish or invertebrates (无脊椎动物). If they attack people, it’s likely because they’re confused or curious. “Relative to the number of people who enjoy recreation in our oceans, shark bites are very rare,” Macdonald says. According to a global count of shark attacks, there were 69 bites in 2023. That’ s slightly higher than the five-year average of 63 shark attacks. Macdonald says there could be a few factors contributing to a possible increase in shark attacks, including a rise in reporting, a larger number of people using the water and beach-goers spending more time out of the year at the shore. Warmer waters caused by climate change may also be driving an increase in shark populations in certain areas. “If you spot a shark near you in the water, normal wild animal rules apply,” Macdonald says. “Stay calm, and if the shark is acting in a way that makes you uncomfortable, calmly move away and leave the water.” The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also recommends that swimmers remain in groups, avoid entering the water if they’re bleeding or it’s dark outside and not wear shiny jewelry (珠宝), which can appear like fish scales to a shark. But Macdonald notes that other animals are far deadlier than sharks, including moose, hippos and even pet dogs. “There are also other dangerous threats to worry about at the beach, such as dehydration, sun exposure, riptides and drowning,” she adds. “When people ask me about safety risks at the beach and what they should be worried about, I tell them that the most dangerous thing they’ll do that day is probably drive to the beach.” 1．Why may sharks swim away from deep waters? A．For food or shelter. B．For rest or recreation. C．To warm themselves. D．To produce their young. 2．What can we learn from paragraph 4? A．The serious effects of climate change. B．The reasons behind the rising shark attacks. C．The places where shark attacks often happen. D．The number of people who go to the beach each year. 3．What are swimmers advised to do to stay safe? A．Observe the swimming rules. B．Avoid staying in the water for too long. C．Keep an eye out for the bleeding sharks. D．Remove the shiny jewelry before swimming. 4．Which of the following statements will Macdonald most probably agree with? A．Ignorance leads to danger. B．First impressions can be misleading. C．Prevention begins with not taking the risk. D．Too many concerns can make one lose the courage. 7 （2024·广西·模拟预测）I was also heavily bullied before this day by most of my classmates. They would insult kick, and push me down the stairs. Teachers did nothing as the other kids were “paying customers” but I was not. I didn’t want to involve my mother because she was going through a nasty divorce, and I wanted to protect her from more stress. Then, this day came. These two kids were infamous (臭名昭著) for bullying anything that moved. Younger kids, mostly, as they were cowards. They had never bothered me before that day but had beaten several of my friends and classmates. But one day, as they started bothering my friends and me, I told them to go away. Their eyes lit up as they approached to beat me, and then they made a foolish mistake: they insulted my mother. I just jumped on them, and it wasn’t pretty though. At some point, I got my ribs bruised by knee kicks by one of them while the other held me. I couldn’t breathe. However, they ended up worse. One had a broken nose and a black eye and was all scratched up with deep scratches. The other had three broken finger. I also trapped his head on my arm and punched him in the head hard that I had bruises on my hands, but he had a big black bruise on the side of his head for a week. I also remember kicking one in the stomach when they were on the floor until two teachers arrived and held me. Because they had started it, I got no punishment or detention. Teachers were mostly shocked. I think the two boys were also quite embarrassed that a 10-year-old girl had won so they didn’t want to bring too much attention to the fact. But it was too late, dozens of students had seen it (none of which had been willing to defend a younger student from two bullies). The word got around the school. From that moment on, these two did not bother a single soul and kept a very low profile, and they would walk away the moment they saw me. The best part was that because those two had beaten most of my bullies, my bullies were scared of me, and I was never picked on again. It also taught me that bullying is wrong, but defending yourself is good. I want to clarify that I am not proud to have put two kids in the hospital. What I did was uncontrolled and a bit of an overkill, but it was an unplanned reaction. I am, however, proud to have been the first and only to stand up to these two older boys. 1．Why did the author refuse to fight back at first? A．Because she was not strong enough to fight back. B．Because she didn’t want to let her mother upset. C．Because she was afraid of being lectured by teachers. D．Because she didn’t treat the bullies seriously enough. 2．Which kind of girl is the author according to the passage? A．Aggressive but Stubborn. B．Caring and Dignified. C．Weak and Selfish. D．Ambitious and Smart. 3．What did the underlined sentence in the paragraph 4 imply? A．Most students and teachers disagreed with the author. B．The two bullies were sympathized with by the school. C．The struggles of the author were totally nothing but in vain. D．Many students and teachers knew the author’s fighting back. 4．What message does this article mainly convey? A．It’s better to be sure than sorry. B．Trees and plants have their own ways to flourish. C．No man is always wise at all times. D．Where there’s oppression there’s resistance. 8 （23-24高二上·江苏南京·开学考试）Love it or hate it, there is no escape from Internet slang. This is especially true among young people in some English- speaking countries such as Australia, the UK, and the US. These days, if they haven’t caught up with the latest popular Internet slang, chances are that they often feel out of the loop on social media. Take these posts by The Washington Post for example: “David Bowie dying is totes trade” and “When Cookie hugged Jamal, it made me totes emosh”. What on earth do these mean? Well, “totes” is a short form of the adverb “totally”. Likewise, “tradge” means “tragic” and “emosh” means “emotional”. It seems that for millennials ( those born between the early 1980s and late 1990s), typing in this abbreviated (缩写) form is not only time- saving but also stylish. Many millennial slang words are formed by what linguists call the practice of totesing — the systematic abbreviation of words, according to a recent article in The Washington Post. Some people think that millennial slang affects the English language negatively. However, Melbourne University linguist Rosey Billington doesn’t agree. “When you are able to use language in a creative way, you show you are linguistically knowledgeable because you know the language rules well enough to use words in a different way,” Billington told News.com. Her view is backed up by two linguists, Lauren Spradlin, and Taylor Jones, from the City University of New York and the University of Pennsylvania respectively. The two believe that totes- speak is a highly- organized system that can only be used by speakers who have mastered English pronunciation, “The ability to break apart syllables and mix different sounds together is key. Totesing is about sounds, and it follows the sometimes- complicated sound system of English,” Jones told The Washington Post. Totesing is not random (随意的). On the contrary, it has strict rules to follow. You need to be very fluent in the English language to be able to understand totes-speak. 1．The underlined phrase “out of the loop” in the second paragraph probably means ______. A．declined by others B．welcomed by others C．unaware of certain information D．clear about certain information 2．What are the characteristics of millennial slang? A．Useless but time-saving. B．Time- saving and fashionable. C．Complicated and outdated. D．Systematic but time- consuming. 3．What does Lauren Spradlin think of the practice of totesing? A．Positive. B．Negative. C．Confusing. D．Critical. 30．Which of the following might Taylor Jones agree with? A．Internet slang is mostly created by professional linguists. B．Totesing is mainly about making words easier to pronounce. C．Totesing requires speakers to master the language’s rules very well. D．Internet slang should be prevented since it is difficult to understand. 9 （23-24高二上·江西吉安·开学考试）There's no place in the world like Venice, Italy. Called the City of Water, Venice was built about 1,500 years ago. It's made up of 118 tiny islands in the Adriatic Sea. The area, however, may be in over its head. But now scientists have a new plan to save the city. Because the city was built on soft soil, it has been sinking under the pressure of its own weight. Scientists estimate that Venice sinks at a rate of nearly 2 inches every 100 years. Rising sea levels could make Venice go under even faster, some experts say. Earth's temperature is slowly increasing. That is causing sea ice to melt, which makes the world's waters rise, they say. To keep the city afloat, experts want to pump about 40 billion gallons of sea water beneath Venice. The liquid would expand the sand under the city, which would help support the islands, explains lead scientist Giuseppe Gambolati. Experts are rushing to save Venice because of its rich history. The city was once a strong sea power. “Many famous artists and opera singers have come from Venice. Some of the world's greatest paintings can be found on the city's museum walls,” explains Melissa Conn, who is a director of Save Venice Inc. While scientists work to get their water-pumping plan approved, Venice's residents go about their normal routines. When the tide rolls in, the locals have ways of keeping everyone dry. Cafe owners move tables to higher ground, and hotels pass out high boots to guests. Still, dealing with the rising water does not give the city's residents a sinking feeling, just ask Erla Zwingle. She has lived in Venice for 17 years. “There has always been high water in Venice.” Zwingle told WR News. “If high water really were a serious problem, people wouldn't be still living here.” 1．What's the main reason Venice is sinking? A．Its population is rising. B．Its buildings are too weighty. C．The soil it was built on is not solid. D．Its underground water is being overused. 2．What can we know about Venice from the passage? A．It sinks at a rate of 2 inches every 200 years. B．It has a history of more than 1,500 years. C．It has been in a very dangerous situation. D．It was once a strong sea power. 3．What's the local residents' attitude towards their sinking city? A．Worried. B．Disappointed. C．Concerned. D．Optimistic. 10 （23-24高一下·陕西西安·阶段练习）I’m a happy mother of two wonderful kids. My daughter is Blanca Ramirez. She’s 14 years old right now, but at the age of 11, she began to do long- distance running, she knew she could do more than just run, so she decided to run for a charity. She ran for Operation Smile. It is a non- profit organization that helps children worldwide suffering from cleft lip or cleft palate (唇腭裂) at no charge. At Operation Smile they believe every such child deserves exceptional surgical (外科的) care. My daughter believes that no child should be without a smile, so to help even more, she took` her running even further. She went on a journey on becoming the youngest female in the world to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in the name of Operation Smile. She did so in order to raise money and awareness to this organization. And she completed her journey by age 12 on February 19,2015. But she’s not done. She now continues to help inspire others by running. One person she has inspired so much is her little brother Jordan. He is 7 years old and has run to this day, 105×5k’s,11×10k’s & 4×half marathons. He will be running all 7 continents too along with Blanca, starting in November 2017 in Australia. What makes me proud is that they both plan to continue to help others in this way, and maybe one day they’ll get an Olympic medal. 1．Why did Blanca run for Operation Smile? A．Because her mother asked her to do so. B．Because the organization required her to do so. C．Because her brother invited her to do it together. D．Because she could make contributions to the world. 2．What does the underlined phrase “at no charge” mean? A．Get the treatment for free. B．Pay a lot of money to get the treatment. C．Accuse the doctor of treatment costs. D．Give the organization a responsibility to cure patients. 3．Which of the following can best describe Blanca? A．Warm- hearted and inspirational. B．Humorous and clever. C．Outgoing and helpful. D．Gentle and kind. 4．Why does the author take pride in her two children? A．Because they exercise regularly to keep fit. B．Because they try to help others by running. C．Because they’ve completed four full marathons. D．Because they’ll continue running to win an Olympic medal. 11 （24-25高三上·贵州铜仁·开学考试）My family had a room that we called the Library, but even back then I knew it was just our dining room with a few bookshelves around a small table. When I was a kid, I was told that all these books are precious things— they must never be folded, bent, or broken. Any dirty marks or notes on a book are banned and our reading should always be a clean activity since it’s what separates us from the beasts. Preservation of all texts was the most important thing in the world. Years later, when I began reading everything I could in my early teens, I tiptoed into the Library one day and discovered, to my horror, that all the books were still extremely new. It was row after row, shelf after shelf. Something clicked and I knew I had found a horrible secret about my family: they had bought these books to be displayed like jewellery, rather than to be read. In that moment I knew that all those silly rules around reading and books were dead wrong and that there was nothing sadder in this world than an unused book— clean, without any trace of the reader at all. Now here’s the secret: good reading is messy reading. If I want the kind of novel that gets deep into my bones, the sort of non-fiction mystery that stays with me years after the fact, then I must bring sticky notes (便利贴) and let my books get scuffed (磨损) along the way. I should always walk away from a book with visible progress of my reading. After years of treating my books as if they ought to be preserved in a museum, I now believe that you should honour the books by breaking them. Read them all so messily! Truly read the books, anytime and anywhere, no matter how much we f old them, bend them, or tear them! Throw them into your backpack or leave them open by the side of your bed. Don’t worry about stains or torn edges after years of reading. That is what a book is. That is what a book is for. 1．Where did the author’s family store their books? A．In the study. B．In the dining room. C．In the bedroom. D．In the living room. 2．What does the author imply about his family’s book collection? A．It was piled in a mess. B．It was mainly for decoration. C．It was large and various. D．It was kept for a good price. 3．What does the underlined part “Something clicked” mean? A．I clicked the mouse B．I suddenly felt puzzled C．Something made a sound D．Something occurred to me 4．Which opinion may the author agree on? A．Good books are valuable jewelry. B．Books are the ladder of human progress. C．Read thousands of books regardless of their state. D．Protect books as they’ re the source of knowledge. 12 （24-25高三上·福建福州·阶段练习）Floating pieces of Arctic sea ice rolled into complicated patterns as ocean currents carried them south along Greenland’s east coast in spring 2024. The MODIS (光谱仪) on NASA’s Terra satellite seized a moment of this dizzying journey on June 4,2024. Much of the ice has likely flowed a great distance to get to this point. The Fram Strait, connecting the Arctic Ocean with the Greenland Sea, serves as the primary route for sea ice out of the Arctic. Along the way, it breaks into smaller pieces and starts to melt in warmer ocean waters. “The smaller the floating ice, the more ‘wispy’ the patterns,” said Walt Meier, a sea ice scientist. The small ice pieces may only be meters across — too small to distinguish in MODIS imagery. Their gathering forms the smoke- like clouds rising from the water surface. As the summer wears on, ice will continue to be carried out of the Arctic. But in recent years, more of the Arctic Ocean’s sea ice has become too young and thin to make the journey south, noted Angela Bliss, a sea ice scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.“ Historically, when more of the Arctic sea ice would survive the summer melt season, growing thicker and older, a larger volume of sea ice would be transported through the Fram Strait,” she said. Some climate scientists are watching this decreased flow closely. The movement of sea ice and freshwater out of the Arctic is a component of ocean circulation (洋流) patterns that distribute heat around the planet. The “global ocean conveyor belt” transports cold water south and warm water north, contributing to climate conditions worldwide. “Less ice and freshwater transport have big impacts on ocean productivity, as well as warming upper ocean temperatures, in the region,” said Bliss. A 2023 study looking at two decades of related observations found that the East Greenland Current is moving less sea ice through the Fram Strait, primarily due to sea ice thinning. The researchers observed that summertime surface water temperatures off Greenland have risen, in part due to the increased presence of heat- absorbing open water. 1．What does the NASA image mainly show? A．The length of the coastline. B．The journey to the Arctic. C．A scene of sea ice movement. D．A pattern of the Arctic ice. 2．What does the underlined “wispy” possibly mean? A．Typical. B．Delicate. C．Evident. D．Similar. 3．Why are climate scientists monitoring the reduced flow? A．It affects the balance of global heat. B．It encourages Arctic ocean diversity. C．It leads to the pollution of freshwater. D．It speeds up the “ocean conveyor belt”. 4．What can we know about the changing sea ice in the last paragraph? A．Its theoretical basis. B．Its economic promise. C．Its impact on the Fram Strait. D．Its link with climate system. 13 （22-23高一上·重庆·期末）Despite being one of the most famous and most-visited attractions in the United States, Grand Canyon National Park still holds some surprises. Here are a few facts about the Grand Canyon you probably don’t know. We don’t really know how old it is It has long been believed that the Colorado River began carving the Grand Canyon about 6 million years ago, but a study contained a real shocker, suggesting that the process may have begun as far back as 70 million years. In all likelihood, the Grand Canyon as we know it today started out as a series of smaller canyons 70 million years ago, but the majority of the canyon did not begin to take shape until much more recently. The Grand Canyon creates its own weather Of all Grand Canyon facts, this one is pretty cool — no pun (双关语) intended. Sudden changes in elevation (海拔) have great effects on temperature and rainfall, so the weather you’re experiencing could change largely depending on where you are in the Grand Canyon. The coldest, wettest weather station in the area is the Bright Angel Ranger Station on the North Rim, while the hottest (and one of the driest) is just 8 miles away at Phantom Ranch. There are lots of fossils in the area While the dinosaurs might have missed out on seeing the Grand Canyon, lots of other fossils have been found that suggest other creatures often visited the area. They range from ancient marine fossils dating back 1.2 billion years to fairly recent land mammals that left their remains in canyon caves about 10,000 years ago. Fish are relatively uncommon in the area Prior to modern flood control measures, the Colorado River provided a uniquely difficult habitat for fish, with heavy silt, frequent floods, and temperatures ranging from extreme heat in summer to sub-freezing in winter. As a result, only eight fish species are native to the Grand Canyon, six of which are found nowhere outside of the Colorado River. 1．What is the weather like in the Great Canyon? A．It is pretty cool. B．It is extremely hot. C．It is unusually cold. D．It changes from place to place. 2．Why are fish relatively unusual in the area? A．It has a special geological phenomenon. B．The temperature here is relatively stable. C．It offers tough habitats for fish with extreme temperature. D．There are eight fish species unique to the world. 3．Which section of a magazine is the text most likely from? A．Geography. B．Life. C．Stories. D．Science. 14 （2023·内蒙古通辽·模拟预测）Beijing was the capital for six dynasties (朝代). Among many new high buildings, you still can find something different here. When you walk through the hutong you will really love this old capital. A hutong is narrow lane between the outer walls of houses. The main buildings in a hutong are siheyuan-buildings with houses around a yard. If you come and go through the narrow hutong, you will get a feel for the heart of old Beijing. It is a place of peace, and it’s not like the noisy city. Usually, you can see groups of older people sitting together and playing cards or Chinese chess. The hutong is an important element (元素) of Beijing. Most of them were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The oldest hutong is Sanmiao Street, which is more than 900 years old. The hutong shows the culture of ordinary Beijingers. The people of Beijing used to enjoy a big dinner with their neighbors in the hutong. Neighbors and friends are never too far away to hear a shout. There are lanes that are similar to hutong in other parts of China. But they have different names. For example, in Shanghai, people call these lanes linong. While in Hunan, people call them xiangzi. 1．Beijing used to be the capital of  dynasties. A．three B．four C．five D．six 2．The underlined word “lane” means in Chinese. A．马路 B．街道 C．巷道 D．捷径 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Living in a hutong is comfortable but noisy. B．Most of hutong in Beijing were built more than 900 years ago. C．Beijingers are difficult to get each other’s help because they live too far away. D．Different places have different names of hutong in China. 4．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A．Old Capital Culture — Hutong B．The History of Hutong C．Beijingers’ Living Condition D．What Is Hutong 15 （23-24高一下·山东威海·期末） Every year, travelers head to South America to be amazed at the vast glaciers, huge open skies and high mountains. But at Omora Ethnobotanical Park on Tierra del Fuego, visitors are encouraged to think small. Tierra del Fuego, a remote island at the tip of South America, might offer little in terms of animals and trees, but when it comes to bryophytes (苔藓植物), it is among the richest corners of the planet. In the area that covers less than 0.01% of the Earth’s land surface, more than 5% of the world’s bryophyte species is found. On entering the park, you’re given a magnifying lens (放大镜). Guided by plant experts, you are invited to get down on your hands and knees to explore the little-known world of Tierra del Fuego’s “miniature forests” — the bryophytes that cover the rocks and trees. Focus is key: as you tiptoe through the park, it is easy to miss or even step on them. I wondered how interesting mosses could be. But when I got up close, they started to come to life. Shapes and colours appeared that were not visible to the naked eye. One plant was bright yellow, while another was green with a bright red tip like a little hat. One of the strangest plants is Old Man’s Beard, which looks like thin noodles and hangs off the trees in webs. According to my guide Lily Lewis, it plays an important role in the growth of the forest, capturing nutrients (营养) and salts blown in on the ocean wind. Old Man’s Beard is extremely vulnerable to pollution, and has all but disappeared across much of the planet. But in Tierra del Fuego, where the air and rain are among the cleanest on the planet, it grows wildly. “The hand lens is your entry point into the world of the miniature forests,” Lewis said. “Looking through a lens reminds you that there are other viewpoints from which we can see the world.” 1．Which title best describes Tierra del Fuego? A．A wonderland for tiny plants. B．A unique place for rare species. C．A top destination for hiking lovers. D．A remote land with different landscapes. 2．What quality is highly valued while exploring Omora Ethnobotanical Park? A．Curiosity and creativity. B．Quickness and confidence. C．Calmness and attentiveness. D．Determination and courage. 3．Which can best replace the underlined word “vulnerable”? A．Sensitive. B．Adaptable. C．Beneficial. D．Resistant. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Eco-tourism in Tierra del Fuego B．An Encounter with Old Man’s Beard C．A Tiny Forest on the Tip of the World D．Start Your Journey of Discovery, Now! 参考答案： 1．C 2．A 3．D 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了学生们在校外可以学到更多东西，学会学习方法总是比记住一些事实或公式更重要，要学会如何使用大脑，灵活变通。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Others go to school to learn a skill so that they can make a living.( 他人去学校学习一项技能，这样他们就可以谋生。)”可知，其他人去学校是学技能以便谋生。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The teacher’s job is to show his students how to learn. He teaches them how to read and how to think. So, much more is to be learned outside school by the students themselves.(老师的工作是教学生如何学习。他教他们如何阅读和思考。所以，更多的东西是由学生自己在校外学习的。)”可知，老师所做的作重要的事情是教学生如何自己学习。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据尾段中的“They read books that were not taught at school. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. They would ask many questions as they read and they did thousands of experiments. Above all, they know how to use their brains.(他们读学校不教的书。他们一生努力工作，一分一秒也不浪费。他们在阅读的时候会问很多问题，他们做了成千上万的实验。最重要的是，他们知道如何使用他们的大脑。)”可知，科学家成功的原因在于读书，而且阅读时经常问很多问题，他们很勤奋，从不浪费时间，而且做大量的实验，所以A项“They read a lot of books and asked many questions while reading.(他们读了很多书，在阅读时问了很多问题。)”、B项“They did thousands of experiments.(他们做了成千上万的实验。)”和C项“They always worked hard and never wasted time.(他们总是努力工作，从不浪费时间。)”中的内容均包含在内。故选D项。 1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了高中阶段要注意的事项，并给出了相应的一些建议。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“I went from maybe fifteen minutes of homework a night to several hours, so I had to learn how to make full use of time! (我从一个晚上十五分钟的作业时间变成了一个晚上作几个小时的作业,所以我必须学会如何充分利用时间!)”可知，作者认为高中阶段需要努力学习。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“If you have a choice between chemistry and sports, the first will prove to be a lot more useful! (如果你要在化学和运动之间做出选择，前者将被证明更有用!)”可知，作者建议高中学生选择有用的课程。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“If you have “fun” and spend your nights wasted instead of studying, you will regret it when you’re applying for (申请) college. The “friends” who say you’re a loser for not partying are really not your friends at all. It’s hard to see your closest friends grow apart and go in different directions, but don’t follow their footsteps. (如果你享受“乐趣”,浪费夜晚却没有用在学习上,你会在申请大学时后悔的。那些说你不参加派对就是失败者的“朋友”,其实根本不是你的朋友。看到你最亲密的朋友分道扬镳,走向不同的方向是困难的,但不要跟随他们的脚步。)”可知,最后一段主要告诉我们在高中几年的学习生活中,不要迷失了自我。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中“I think the biggest difference between middle and high school is the homework load (工作量) and size of the school. I went from maybe fifteen minutes of homework a night to several hours, so I had to learn how to make full use of time! Our class size is around 550, but joining in clubs, sports, music, and other activities at school makes it easier to get to know people in every grade.(我认为初中和高中最大的不同是作业量和学校的规模。我从一个晚上大概15分钟的作业变成了几个小时，所以我必须学会如何充分利用时间!我们的班级规模约为550人，但在学校参加俱乐部，体育，音乐和其他活动使我们更容易了解每个年级的人。)”可知，这篇文章可能是一个高中生写的。故选D。 1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 本文是一篇说明文，文章讨论了学习后的活动对学习效果和记忆保持的影响，并介绍了两种无成本的方法——清醒休息和睡眠，以帮助提高学习效果。 1．细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do. Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. It is really that easy! (如果你想尝试“清醒休息”，以下是一些可以做的简单的事情。安静地休息五到十分钟。不要看手机、读故事或玩游戏。真的就这么简单！)”可知，学习后可以安静的休息一会儿，什么都不做就可以，故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) suggests that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 get about between 6 and 7 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need a little bit more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less. (国家睡眠基金会(NSF)建议20至64岁的成年人每天大约需要6到7小时的睡眠。青少年可能需要稍微多一些，而65岁以上的人可能需要稍微少一些。)”可知，成年人每天需要睡6-7个小时，青少年需要更多一点，所以8个小时是合理的。故选C项。 3．主旨大意题。根据第三段“The basic idea is this: by stopping your activity after the study, your brain gets a chance to rest. Resting is difficult when you are playing computer games. (基本思想是这样的：学习后停止你的活动，你的大脑就有机会休息。当你在玩电脑游戏时，休息是很困难的。)”可知，这段主要讲述了为什么要休息一下，这是为了让大脑能恢复活力。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Today on Education Tips, we will explore two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep. (今天在教育小贴士中，我们将探讨两种无成本的方法，可以帮助你提高学习效果：清醒休息和睡眠。)”以及全文可知，文章主要讨论了一种名为“清醒式休息”的方式来让大脑彻底休息，从而更好地学习。这是一种值得推荐的事情，也就是good things（好事情），B选项“学习后要做的好事”符合本文标题。故选B项。 1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D 本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了研究人员发现，野生黑猩猩可以利用药用植物来给自己治疗。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Wild chimpanzees are known to consume a broad range of plant matter, making it hard for researchers to figure out whether chimpanzees intentionally seek out medicinal plants to heal(治愈) themselves, or “passively” consume plants that happen to be medicinal.(众所周知，野生黑猩猩会吃各种各样的植物物质，这使得研究人员很难弄清楚黑猩猩是故意寻找药用植物来治愈自己，还是“被动”食用恰好具有药用价值的植物。)”可知，研究人员很难确定黑猩猩是否存在有意寻找要用植物，是因为黑猩猩吃的植物种类广泛。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Deadwood from a tree in the Dogbane family showed the strongest antibacterial activity and also had anti-inflammatory characteristics, suggesting it could be used to treat wounds, they said.(他们说，夹竹桃科的一棵树的枯木显示出最强的抗菌活性，也具有抗炎特性，这表明它可以用来治疗伤口。)”可知，夹竹桃科枯木具有最强的抗菌特性。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Team member Fabien Schultz hopes that the findings might lead to promising candidates for human medicines.(团队成员Fabien Schultz希望这些发现可以为人类药物带来有前景的候选者。)”可知，Fabien Schultz希望这些发现可以带来新的人类药物候选者，即帮助识别新的人类药物。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第四段中的“The results suggested that chimpanzees looked for and ate specific plants for their medicinal effects, and the study was one of the first to document evidence of this kind, the authors said.(作者说，研究结果表明，黑猩猩寻找并食用特定的植物以获得药用效果，这项研究是首批记录此类证据的研究之一。)”可知，本文主要讲述了研究发现野生黑猩猩可以利用药用植物来给自己治疗，由此可知，D项“黑猩猩利用植物进行自我药疗”最适合作本文标题。故选D。 1．A 2．D 3．C 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了北京环球影城的相关内容。 1．细节理解题。根据“Low Season tickets 418 RMB: weekdays in Spring, Fall and Winter(淡季票418元：春天，秋天，冬天的工作日)”可知，秋天工作日票价418，所以一对夫妇要付836 RMB。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Opening time: 9: 00 a. m. — 9: 00 p. m.(开放时间：上午9：00至晚上9：00。)”可知，游客不可以在晚上九点三十去参观北京环球影城。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“You can click here https: //www.universalbeijingresort.com/ for more information. (你可以点击这里https：//www.universalbeijingresort.com/ 获取更多信息)”可知，这篇文章来源于网络。故选C。 1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明人类被鲨鱼袭击的风险极低，并解释了鲨鱼攻击人类的原因以及建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Sharks live in the whole ocean, Catherine Macdonald, director of the Shark Research & Conservation Program at the University of Miami, says, and they may swim into shallow waters near the coastline to hunt for fish or avoid larger sharks.(迈阿密大学鲨鱼研究与保护项目主任凯瑟琳·麦克唐纳说，鲨鱼生活在整个海洋中，它们可能会游到海岸线附近的浅水区捕鱼或躲避更大的鲨鱼)”可知，鲨鱼离开深水区是为了食物或躲避。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Macdonald says there could be a few factors contributing to a possible increase in shark attacks, including a rise in reporting, a larger number of people using the water and beach-goers spending more time out of the year at the shore. Warmer waters caused by climate change may also be driving an increase in shark populations in certain areas.(麦克唐纳说，可能有几个因素导致了鲨鱼袭击事件的增加，包括报告数量的增加，使用海水的人数的增加以及海滩游客在海岸上度过的时间的增加。气候变化引起的海水变暖也可能导致某些地区鲨鱼数量的增加)”可知，第四段告诉我们鲨鱼袭击事件增多的原因。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also recommends that swimmers remain in groups, avoid entering the water if they’re bleeding or it’s dark outside and not wear shiny jewelry (珠宝), which can appear like fish scales to a shark. (佛罗里达州鱼类和野生动物保护委员会还建议游泳者保持团体，如果他们流血或外面天黑，不要进入水里，不要戴闪亮的珠宝，因为对鲨鱼来说，这些珠宝看起来像鱼鳞)”可知，游泳者应该游泳前摘掉闪亮的首饰来保持安全。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“When people ask me about safety risks at the beach and what they should be worried about, I tell them that the most dangerous thing they’ll do that day is probably drive to the beach.(当人们问我海滩的安全风险和他们应该担心什么时，我告诉他们那天他们要做的最危险的事情可能就是开车去海滩)”可知，麦克唐纳认为预防从不冒险开始。故选C。 1．B 2．B 3．D 4．D 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者受到欺凌后奋力反抗，从此再也没有受到他们打扰的故事。 1．推理判断题。由文章第一段“I didn’t want to involve my mother because she was going through a nasty divorce, and I wanted to protect her from more stress.(我不想让我母亲卷入其中，因为她正在经历一场糟糕的离婚，我想保护她免受更多的压力。)”可知，作者起初拒绝反击，因为她不想让妈妈难过。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。由文章第一段“I didn’t want to involve my mother because she was going through a nasty divorce, and I wanted to protect her from more stress.(我不想让我母亲卷入其中，因为她正在经历一场糟糕的离婚，我想保护她免受更多的压力。)”可知，作者是一个充满关心的人；再从最后一段“I want to clarify that I am not proud to have put two kids in the hospital. What I did was uncontrolled and a bit of an overkill, but it was an unplanned reaction. I am, however, proud to have been the first and only to stand up to these two older boys.(我想澄清一下，我并不为把两个大孩子送进医院而感到自豪。我所做的是不受控制的，有点矫枉过正，但这是一种无计划的反应。然而，我很自豪能成为第一个也是唯一一个站出来对抗这两个大男孩的人。)”可知，作者用自己的行动捍卫了尊严，说明是一个“有尊严的”人。故选B项。 3．词句猜测题。由第四段“Because they had started it, I got no punishment or detention. Teachers were mostly shocked. I think the two boys were also quite embarrassed that a 10-year-old girl had won so they didn’t want to bring too much attention to the fact. But it was too late, dozens of students had seen it (none of which had been willing to defend a younger student from two bullies).(因为他们已经开始这件事的，我没有受到惩罚或拘留。老师们大多感到震惊。我认为这两个男孩也很尴尬，因为一个10岁的女孩赢了，所以他们不想引起太多的关注。但为时已晚，已有数十名学生目睹了这一幕（其中没有一人愿意保护一名年幼的学生免受两名欺凌者的伤害）。)”可知，这里表示两位施暴者不想让这件事被知道，但是老师和学生都知道了，所以猜测划线句“The word got around the school”暗示着全校许多学生和老师都知道作者的反击。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“The best part was that because those two had beaten most of my bullies, my bullies were scared of me, and I was never picked on again. It also taught me that bullying is wrong, but defending yourself is good. I want to clarify that I am not proud to have put two kids in the hospital. What I did was uncontrolled and a bit of an overkill, but it was an unplanned reaction. I am, however, proud to have been the first and only to stand up to these two older boys.(最棒的是，因为这两个人打败过我的大多数欺负者，我的欺负者都害怕我，我再也没有被欺负过。它也教会了我欺凌是错误的，但为自己辩护是好的。我想澄清一下，我并不为把两个孩子送进医院而感到自豪。我所做的是不受控制的，有点矫枉过正，但这是一种无计划的反应。然而，我很自豪能成为第一个也是唯一一个站出来对抗这两个大男孩的人。)”以及上文可知，文章主要讲述作者受到欺凌后奋力反抗，从此再也没有受到他们打扰的故事，所以D项Where there’s oppression there’s resistance.(哪里有压迫，哪里就有反抗。)符合文意，号召大家要站起来反对欺凌。故选D项。 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了网络用语totesing深受人们欢迎和语言学家对网络俚语的态度。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Love it or hate it, there is no escape from Internet slang.(爱也好，恨也罢，网络俚语无处不在)”以及第二段“These days, if they haven’t caught up with the latest popular Internet slang(如今，如果他们还没有跟上最新流行的网络俚语)”可知，网络俚语很流行，如果他们还没有跟上最新流行的网络俚语，他们很可能会觉得自己不知道社交媒体上的信息。由此推知，划线短语的意思是“不知道某些信息”。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。由文章第四段“It seems that for millennials ( those born between the early 1980s and late 1990s), typing in this abbreviated (缩写) form is not only time- saving but also stylish. (对于千禧一代（20世纪80年代初至90年代末出生的人）来说，用这种缩写形式打字不仅节省时间，而且时尚。)”可知，千禧年俚语的特点是省时和时尚。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Her view is backed up by two linguists, Lauren Spradlin, and Taylor Jones, from the City University of New York and the University of Pennsylvania respectively. The two believe that totes- speak is a highly- organized system that can only be used by speakers who have mastered English pronunciation,(她的观点得到了纽约城市大学和宾夕法尼亚大学两位语言学家Lauren Spradlin和Taylor Jones的支持。两人认为，totes speak是一个高度组织的系统，只有掌握了英语发音的人才能使用)”可推知，Lauren Spradlin对于Totesing是积极的态度。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘The ability to break apart syllables and mix different sounds together is key. Totesing is about sounds, and it follows the sometimes- complicated sound system of English,’Jones told The Washington Post. Totesing is not random (随意的). On the contrary, it has strict rules to follow. You need to be very fluent in the English language to be able to understand totes- speak.(Jones告诉《华盛顿邮报》：‘分解音节并将不同声音混合在一起的能力是关键。Totesing是关于声音的，它遵循的是很复杂的英语声音系统。’Totesing不是随机的。相反，它有严格的规则要遵守。你需要非常流利的英语，才能理解他们的语言)”可推知，Taylor Jones可能会认为Totesing要求使用者很好地掌握这门语言的规则。故选C项。 1．C 2．D 3．D 这是一篇说明文，介绍了意大利威尼斯城正在下沉的现状及其原因，并提出了科学家们的拯救计划。同时，文章还描述了当地居民对于城市下沉的态度和应对措施。 1．细节理解题。根据原文第二段“Because the city was built on soft soil, it has been sinking under the pressure of its own weight. (因为这座城市建在松软的土壤上，所以它一直在自身的重量压力下下沉。)”可知，威尼斯正在下沉的主要原因是建造城市的土壤不坚固。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句“The city was once a strong sea power.”（这座城市曾经有着强大的海权）可知，威尼斯曾经有着强大的海权。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据原文最后一段“Still, dealing with the rising water does not give the city's residents a sinking feeling, just ask Erla Zwingle. She has lived in Venice for 17 years. (不过，处理上涨的水位并不会让城市居民感到沮丧，只要问问Erla Zwingle就知道了。她在威尼斯住了17年。)”以及最后一句“"If high water really were a serious problem, people wouldn't be still living here." (如果高水位真的是个严重的问题，人们就不会还住在这里了。)”可知，当地居民对威尼斯的下沉持乐观态度。故选D项。 1．D 2．A 3．A 4．B 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述作者女儿布兰卡·拉米雷斯参加了“微笑行动”（Operation Smile），为慈善机构跑步，免费帮助全世界患有唇腭裂的儿童。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“she began to do long- distance running, she knew she could do more than just run, so she decided to run for a charity. (她开始长跑，她知道自己能做的不仅仅是跑步，所以她决定为慈善机构跑步。)”和第二段“She ran for Operation Smile. It is a non- profit organization that helps children worldwide suffering from cleft lip or cleft palate (唇腭裂) at no charge. (她为“微笑行动”跑步。这是一个非营利组织，免费帮助全世界患有唇腭裂的儿童。)”可知，布兰卡跑步是为了帮助全世界患有唇腭裂的儿童可以免费做手术。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“It is a non- profit organization that helps children worldwide suffering from cleft lip or cleft palate (唇腭裂) at no charge. (这是一个非营利组织，at no charge帮助全世界患有唇腭裂的儿童。)”可知，这是一个非营利组织，所以是免费帮助全世界患有唇腭裂的儿童。at no charge的意思是“免费”，和选项A意思一致。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“She did so in order to raise money and awareness to this organization. (她这样做是为了筹集资金和提高人们对这个组织的认识。)”可知，布兰卡是一个有爱心的人。根据第四段“She now continues to help inspire others by running. (她现在继续通过跑步来帮助激励他人。)”可知，布兰卡的行为还鼓舞了他人。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“What makes me proud is that they both plan to continue to help others in this way (让我感到自豪的是，他们都计划继续以这种方式帮助他人)”可知，让作者感到自豪的是，孩子们都计划继续以跑步这种方式帮助他人。故选B。 1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的家人把书存放在餐厅，随着作者长大认识到了家里的书籍只是装饰品，感悟到在这个世界上没有什么比一本没有用过的书更令人悲伤的了——干净，没有任何读者的痕迹。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“My family had a room that we called the Library, but even back then I knew it was just our dining room with a few bookshelves around a small table.(我们家有一个房间，我们称之为图书馆，但即使在那时，我也知道那只是我们的餐厅，在一张小桌子周围放着几个书架)”可知，作者的家人把书存放在餐厅。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“I knew I had found a horrible secret about my family: they had bought these books to be displayed like jewellery, rather than to be read.(我知道我发现了一个关于我家人的可怕秘密:他们买这些书是为了像珠宝一样陈列，而不是为了阅读)”可知，作者家的藏书主要是用来装饰的。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Years later, when I began reading everything I could in my early teens, I tiptoed into the Library one day and discovered, to my horror, that all the books were still extremely new. It was row after row, shelf after shelf.(多年以后，在我十几岁的时候，我开始读所有我能读的书。有一天，我蹑手蹑脚地走进图书馆，惊恐地发现，所有的书都还是全新的。一排接一排，一架接一架)”以及划线词后文“I knew I had found a horrible secret about my family: they had bought these books to be displayed like jewellery, rather than to be read.(我知道我发现了一个关于我家人的可怕秘密：他们买这些书是为了像珠宝一样陈列，而不是为了阅读)”可知，作者发现所有的书是全新的，于是突然明白了家里的书是作为装饰品，而不是为了阅读。故划线词意思是“我突然明白一件事”。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“After years of treating my books as if they ought to be preserved in a museum, I now believe that you should honour the books by breaking them. Read them all so messily! Truly read the books, anytime and anywhere, no matter how much we f old them, bend them, or tear them! Throw them into your backpack or leave them open by the side of your bed. Don’t worry about stains or torn edges after years of reading. That is what a book is. That is what a book is for.(多年来，我一直把我的书当作应该保存在博物馆里的东西来对待，现在我认为，你应该打破它们，以示对这些书的尊重。把它们统统都读一遍！真正地阅读书籍，无论何时何地，无论我们如何将它们折叠、弯曲或撕裂！把它们扔进背包里，或者把它们打开放在床边。不用担心经年累月的阅读会留下污渍或破损的边缘。这就是一本书。这就是书的作用)”可知，作者认为读成千上万的书，不管它们的状态如何。故选C。 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 这是一篇新闻报道。短文介绍了海冰运动与气候的关系。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Floating pieces of Arctic sea ice rolled into complicated patterns as ocean currents carried them south along Greenland’s east coast in spring 2024. The MODIS (光谱仪) on NASA’s Terra satellite seized a moment of this dizzying journey on June 4, 2024.”（2024年春天，随着洋流沿着格陵兰岛东海岸向南移动，漂浮的北极海冰翻滚成复杂的图案。2024年6月4日，美国宇航局Terra卫星上的MODIS捕捉到了这段令人眼花缭乱的旅程。）可知，NASA的图像主要展示了海冰运动的场景。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据上文“The smaller the floating ice, the more ‘wispy’ the patterns”可知，海冰越小，图案越“wispy”，结合下文“The small ice pieces may only be meters across — too small to distinguish in MODIS imagery.”（这些小冰块可能只有几米宽——太小了，在MODIS图像中无法分辨。）可知，海冰小到在图像中难以辨别，因此“wispy”可能是指“细微的、纤细的”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“The movement of sea ice and freshwater out of the Arctic is a component of ocean circulation (洋流) patterns that distribute heat around the planet. The “global ocean conveyor belt” transports cold water south and warm water north, contributing to climate conditions worldwide.”（海冰和淡水从北极流出是海洋环流模式的一个组成部分，而海洋环流模式在全球范围内分配热量。“全球海洋传送带”向南输送冷水，向北输送暖水，影响了全球气候条件）可知，气候科学家监测减少的海冰流动是因为它影响全球热量的平衡。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“A 2023 study looking at two decades of related observations found that the East Greenland Current is moving less sea ice through the Fram Strait, primarily due to sea ice thinning. The researchers observed that summertime surface water temperatures off Greenland have risen, in part due to the increased presence of heat- absorbing open water.”（2023年的一项研究对20年的相关观察结果进行了分析，发现东格陵兰洋流通过弗拉姆海峡的海冰减少了，这主要是由于海冰变薄。研究人员观察到，格陵兰岛夏季的地表水温已经上升，部分原因是吸收热量的开阔水域的增加。）可知，海冰变化与气候系统有关。故选D。 1．D 2．C 3．A 本文为一篇说明文。文章讲述了美国的大峡谷国家公园是美国最著名和最受游客欢迎的景点之一，但仍然有一些鲜为人知的真相。 1．细节理解题。根据文章The Grand Canyon creates its own weather中“Sudden changes in elevation (海拔) have great effects on temperature and rainfall, so the weather you’re experiencing could change largely depending on where you are in the Grand Canyon. (海拔的突然变化对温度和降雨有很大的影响，所以你所经历的天气可能在很大程度上取决于你在大峡谷的位置。)”可知，在不同的位置天气是不同的，大峡谷的天气因地而异。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章Fish are relatively uncommon in the area中“Prior to modern flood control measures, the Colorado River provided a uniquely difficult habitat for fish, with heavy silt, frequent floods, and temperatures ranging from extreme heat in summer to sub-freezing in winter. (在现代洪水控制措施之前，科罗拉多河为鱼类提供了一个独特的困难栖息地，泥沙淤积，洪水频繁，气温从夏季的极端高温到冬季的零下温度。)”可知，鱼类在这个地区相对不常见是因为它为极端温度下的鱼类提供了艰巨的栖息地。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Despite being one of the most famous and most-visited attractions in the United States, Grand Canyon National Park still holds some surprises. Here are a few facts about the Grand Canyon you probably don’t know. (尽管大峡谷国家公园是美国最著名、游客最多的景点之一，但它仍然有一些惊喜。以下是一些你可能不知道的关于大峡谷的事实。)”可知，本文是关于大峡谷的一些信息，因此本文很有可能来自杂志的地理板块。故选A。 1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了北京胡同的历史、文化以及在中国不同地区的类似建筑。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一句“Beijing was the capital for six dynasties(朝代).(北京曾是六个朝代的首都)”可知，北京曾是六个朝代的首都。故选D项。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“A hutong is narrow lane between the outer walls of houses.(胡同是房子的外墙之间的……)”可知，胡同是房屋外墙之间的狭窄通道。因此，“lane”在这里指的是“巷道”。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“There are lanes that are similar to hutong in other parts of China. But they have different names. For example, in Shanghai, people call these lanes linong. While in Hunan, people call them xiangzi.(中国其他地区也有类似胡同的小巷，但它们有不同的名称。例如，在上海，人们称这些小巷为里弄；而在湖南，人们称之为巷子)”可知，中国不同地区对类似胡同的建筑有不同的称呼。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“When you walk through the hutong you will really love this old capital.( 当你漫步在胡同中，你会真正爱上这座古老首都)”、第三段“If you come and go through the narrow hutong, you will get a feel for the heart of old Beijing.( 如果您穿过狭窄的胡同，您就会感受到老北京的核心)”以及最后一段“There are lanes that are similar to hutong in other parts of China. But they have different names. For example, in Shanghai, people call these lanes linong. While in Hunan, people call them xiangzi.(中国其他地区也有类似胡同的小巷，但它们有不同的名称。例如，在上海，人们称这些小巷为里弄；而在湖南，人们称之为巷子)”可知文章主要介绍了北京胡同的历史、文化以及在中国不同地区的类似建筑，因此“Old Capital Culture—Hutong”作为标题最为贴切，涵盖了胡同作为老北京文化的一部分这一主题。故选A项。 1．A 2．C 3．A 4．C 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了火地岛的奥莫拉民族植物公园里的苔藓植物组成了一个微型森林世界。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Tierra del Fuego, a remote island at the tip of South America, might offer little in terms of animals and trees, but when it comes to bryophytes (苔藓植物), it is among the richest corners of the planet. In the area that covers less than 0.01% of the Earth’s land surface, more than 5% of the world’s bryophyte species is found.(火地岛是南美洲的一个偏远岛屿，在动物和树木方面可能很少，但说到苔藓植物，它是地球上最丰富的角落之一。在地球陆地面积不到0.01%的地区，发现了世界上超过5%的苔藓植物物种)”可知，火地岛虽小，但拥有世界上超过5%的苔藓植物物种，“火地岛是小植物的仙境”适合做标题。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Focus is key: as you tiptoe through the park, it is easy to miss or even step on them.(集中注意力是关键：当你蹑手蹑脚地穿过公园时，很容易错过甚至踩到它们)”可知，在探索奥莫拉民族植物公园时，冷静和专注是最重要的。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“But in Tierra del Fuego, where the air and rain are among the cleanest on the planet, it grows wildly.(但在火地岛，那里的空气和雨水是地球上最干净的，它疯狂地生长)”以及划线词句“Old Man’s Beard is extremely vulnerable to pollution, and has all but disappeared across much of the planet.(Old Man’s Beard对污染极其vulnerable，几乎在地球的大部分地区都消失了)”可知，火地岛环境非常好，Old Man’s Beard在火地岛生长得很好，说明对污染很敏感，在地球上的大部分地区几乎都消失了。故划线词意思是“敏感的”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第三段“On entering the park, you’re given a magnifying lens (放大镜). Guided by plant experts, you are invited to get down on your hands and knees to explore the little-known world of Tierra del Fuego’s “miniature forests” — the bryophytes that cover the rocks and trees.(一进入公园，你就会得到一个放大镜。在植物专家的指导下，您将被邀请跪下来探索火地岛鲜为人知的“微型森林”世界——覆盖在岩石和树木上的苔藓植物)”结合文章主要介绍了火地岛的奥莫拉民族植物公园里的苔藓植物组成了一个微型森林世界。可知，C选项“世界之巅的小森林”最符合文章标题。故选C。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 考题猜想03 最新常考阅读理解话题15篇 1 （24-25高一上·山西太原·开学考试）Many people go to school for an education. They learn language, history, geography, physics, chemistry and mathematics. Others go to school to learn a skill so that they can make a living. School education is very important and useful. Yet no one can learn everything from school. A teacher, no matter how much he knows, can not teach his students everything they want to know. The teacher’s job is to show his students how to learn. He teaches them how to read and how to think. So, much more is to be learned outside school by the students themselves. It is always more important to know how to study by oneself than to memorize some facts or a formula (公式). It is actually quite easy to learn a certain fact in history or a formula in math. But it is very difficult to use a formula in working out a math problem. Great scientists, such as Einstein, Newton and Galileo didn’t get everything from school. But they were all so successful. They invented so many things for mankind. The reason for their success is that they knew how to study. They read books that were not taught at school. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. They would ask many questions as they read and they did thousands of experiments. Above all, they know how to use their brains. 1．Many people go to school for an education, while some others go to school for __________. A．enjoying themselves B．learning subjects C．learning a skill D．making a living 2．According to the passage, the most important thing a teacher should do is __________. A．to teach the students how to study by themselves B．to teach his students how to read C．to teach the students how to think D．to teach his students everything he knows 3．How did great scientists succeed? A．They read a lot of books and asked many questions while reading. B．They did thousands of experiments. C．They always worked hard and never wasted time. D．All of the above. 2 （24-25高一上·湖南怀化·开学考试）I think the biggest difference between middle and high school is the homework load (工作量) and size of the school. I went from maybe fifteen minutes of homework a night to several hours, so I had to learn how to make full use of time! Our class size is around 550, but joining in clubs, sports, music, and other activities at school makes it easier to get to know people in every grade. The best advice I can give about the years you spend in high school is to learn things for yourself, not just to get a good grade. There have been so many tests that I’ve prepared for the night before. I have gotten an A, and not remembered anything later. I’ve changed that this year, and I enjoy school so much more. Don’t take easy classes just to have a simple year. If you have a choice between chemistry and sports, the first will prove to be a lot more useful! While drinking and smoking might be present in some middle schools, they’re also around in high schools. I have a lot of friends who promised they'd never drink or smoke, but are now partying every weekend. If you have “fun” and spend your nights wasted instead of studying, you will regret it when you’re applying for (申请) college. The “friends” who say you’re a loser for not partying are really not your friends at all. It’s hard to see your closest friends grow apart and go in different directions, but don’t follow their footsteps. Create your own path in life and make your own decisions. 1．What does the author think of high school? A．It requires hard work. B．There are very few activities. C．It's hard to meet new people there. D．There isn’t enough time for homework. 2．The author advises high school students to ________? A．give up sports B．choose useful classes C．try their best to get good grades D．get ready for tests the night before 3．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? A．The importance of making friends. B．Not losing ourselves in high school. C．Not going to any party in high school. D．The trouble caused by drinking and smoking. 4．The text is probably written by ________? A．a sports player B．a college student C．a chemistry teacher D．a high school student 3 （22-23高一下·河北邯郸·期中）What you do after studying could have a big impact on how well you learn and remember. Today on Education Tips, we will explore two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep. When many students finish studying, they often go straight to another activity. Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after your study may help you remember what you have studied. The basic idea is this: by stopping your activity after the study, your brain gets a chance to rest. Resting is difficult when you are playing computer games. While this might sound unusual to you, many studies have explored the benefits of resting after learning — what is called “wakeful rest”. A 2019 study found that both young and older adults were able to better remember information they learned after doing wakeful rest. If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do. Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. It is really that easy! Besides wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) notes that sleep helps people to learn in two ways. A report on the school’s website explains that “a sleep-deprived person cannot focus attention well and therefore cannot learn well.” It also says, “Sleep itself helps us to memorize and that memorizing is very important for learning new information.” The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) suggests that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 get about between 6 and 7 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need a little bit more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less. Try to get some “wakeful rest” after a study. Then try to get a good night’s sleep. That’s it — a simple, no-cost way to help you remember what you learn. 1．According to the research, shortly after studying students are recommended ______ A．To take a wakeful rest. B．To play a video game. C．To have a nice sleep at night. D．To read a newspaper. 2．How long should teenagers sleep each day according to NSF? A．Less than 6 hours. B．No more than 7 hours. C．Around 8 hours. D．Just 7 hours. 3．What’s paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The importance of sleep. B．The types of resting activities. C．The good ways to get a rest. D．The reason for having a rest. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Low-cost Tips on Working. B．Good Things to Do After Your Study. C．Why Do We Need to Have a Good Sleep? D．How Long Should We Rest After Learning? 4 （安徽省重点高中联盟校2024-2025学年高三上学期8月底开学摸底考试英语试题）Wild chimpanzees are known to consume a broad range of plant matter, making it hard for researchers to figure out whether chimpanzees intentionally seek out medicinal plants to heal(治愈) themselves, or “passively” consume plants that happen to be medicinal. At the Budongo Central Forest Reserve in Uganda, researchers from the University of Oxford observed the behaviors and health of 51 wild chimpanzees, belonging to two habituated communities. The researchers observed a male chimpanzee with an injured hand seek out and eat the leaves of a fern, which may have helped to reduce pain and swelling. They also recorded another sick chimpanzee consuming a cat-thorn tree. The team also tested the plant species in the reserve, which they suspected were being consumed by the chimpanzees to self-medicate, for anti-inflammatory (抗炎) and antibacterial (抗菌) characteristics. The species included plants not part of the chimpanzees’ normal diet, but being consumed for their healing characteristics. The authors found 88% of the plant species had antibacterial characteristics, arresting the growth of bacteria, while 33% of them had anti-inflammatory characteristics. Deadwood from a tree in the Dogbane family showed the strongest antibacterial activity and also had anti-inflammatory characteristics, suggesting it could be used to treat wounds, they said. Roots from the East African mahogany tree and leaves from fern were found to exhibit potential anti-inflammatory effects. The results suggested that chimpanzees looked for and ate specific plants for their medicinal effects, and the study was one of the first to document evidence of this kind, the authors said. Team member Fabien Schultz hopes that the findings might lead to promising candidates for human medicines. “What if human lives can be saved by following the ways of our animal relatives?” he says. 1．Why is it challenging to determine if chimpanzees intentionally seek out medicinal plants? A．Medicinal plants are rare in the forest. B．Chimpanzees consume a wide variety of plant matter. C．Chimpanzees hide themselves when they are sick or injured. D．Researchers can hardly observe chimpanzees in the thick forest. 2．Which of the following might have the most powerful antibacterial effects? A．Dogbane trees. B．Leaves of ferns. C．Cat-thorn trees. D．East African mahogany tree roots. 3．What potential benefit does Fabien Schultz hope to achieve from the findings? A．Identifying new human medicines. B．Developing new animal care techniques. C．Improving chimpanzee health in the wild. D．Discovering new food sources for humans. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Diet of Wild Chimpanzees B．The Medicinal Characteristics of Plants C．The Dietary Habits of Wild Chimpanzees D．Chimpanzees Using Plants for Self-Medication 5 （23-24高一上·云南保山·阶段练习） Universal Beijing Resort (度假区) This is a fascinating theme park with the best universal rides, shows and attractions from around the world. You can play in these areas: The Magic World of Harry Potter, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda Land, Hollywood Water World, Minion Land (小黄人) and Jurassic World (侏罗纪世界). Its one-day ticket will follow a four-tiered pricing (四级票价) way: • Low Season tickets 418 RMB: weekdays in Spring, Fall and Winter; • Mid-Season tickets 528 RMB: weekends in Spring, Fall and Winter; • High Season tickets 638 RMB: Opening Month some holidays; • Special Season tickets 748 RMB: May Day, National Day, Spring Festival an Summer Holiday. • Opening time: 9: 00 a. m. — 9: 00 p. m. You can click here https: //www.universalbeijingresort.com/ for more information. 1．If a couple wants to go to the resort during weekdays in Fall, they should pay ______. A．836 RMB B．1,056 RMB C．1,276 RMB D．1,496 RMB 2．Which of the following is NOT available for visiting the Universal Beijing Resort? A．At 10: 00 a. m. B．At 1: 00 p. m. C．At 8: 30 p. m. D．At 9: 30 p. m. 3．Where can you find this text? A．In a magazine. B．In a novel. C．In a website. D．In a brochure. 6 （24-25高三上·安徽·开学考试）Stories of violent meetings between sharks and swimmers can frighten the recreating public. But shark experts say the risk of an attack is extremely low. Sharks live in the whole ocean, Catherine Macdonald, director of the Shark Research & Conservation Program at the University of Miami, says, and they may swim into shallow waters near the coastline to hunt for fish or avoid larger sharks. Most of the time, when sharks come across people, they just swim away. Humans aren’t part of the shark’s diet, which for most species consists primarily of smaller fish or invertebrates (无脊椎动物). If they attack people, it’s likely because they’re confused or curious. “Relative to the number of people who enjoy recreation in our oceans, shark bites are very rare,” Macdonald says. According to a global count of shark attacks, there were 69 bites in 2023. That’ s slightly higher than the five-year average of 63 shark attacks. Macdonald says there could be a few factors contributing to a possible increase in shark attacks, including a rise in reporting, a larger number of people using the water and beach-goers spending more time out of the year at the shore. Warmer waters caused by climate change may also be driving an increase in shark populations in certain areas. “If you spot a shark near you in the water, normal wild animal rules apply,” Macdonald says. “Stay calm, and if the shark is acting in a way that makes you uncomfortable, calmly move away and leave the water.” The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also recommends that swimmers remain in groups, avoid entering the water if they’re bleeding or it’s dark outside and not wear shiny jewelry (珠宝), which can appear like fish scales to a shark. But Macdonald notes that other animals are far deadlier than sharks, including moose, hippos and even pet dogs. “There are also other dangerous threats to worry about at the beach, such as dehydration, sun exposure, riptides and drowning,” she adds. “When people ask me about safety risks at the beach and what they should be worried about, I tell them that the most dangerous thing they’ll do that day is probably drive to the beach.” 1．Why may sharks swim away from deep waters? A．For food or shelter. B．For rest or recreation. C．To warm themselves. D．To produce their young. 2．What can we learn from paragraph 4? A．The serious effects of climate change. B．The reasons behind the rising shark attacks. C．The places where shark attacks often happen. D．The number of people who go to the beach each year. 3．What are swimmers advised to do to stay safe? A．Observe the swimming rules. B．Avoid staying in the water for too long. C．Keep an eye out for the bleeding sharks. D．Remove the shiny jewelry before swimming. 4．Which of the following statements will Macdonald most probably agree with? A．Ignorance leads to danger. B．First impressions can be misleading. C．Prevention begins with not taking the risk. D．Too many concerns can make one lose the courage. 7 （2024·广西·模拟预测）I was also heavily bullied before this day by most of my classmates. They would insult kick, and push me down the stairs. Teachers did nothing as the other kids were “paying customers” but I was not. I didn’t want to involve my mother because she was going through a nasty divorce, and I wanted to protect her from more stress. Then, this day came. These two kids were infamous (臭名昭著) for bullying anything that moved. Younger kids, mostly, as they were cowards. They had never bothered me before that day but had beaten several of my friends and classmates. But one day, as they started bothering my friends and me, I told them to go away. Their eyes lit up as they approached to beat me, and then they made a foolish mistake: they insulted my mother. I just jumped on them, and it wasn’t pretty though. At some point, I got my ribs bruised by knee kicks by one of them while the other held me. I couldn’t breathe. However, they ended up worse. One had a broken nose and a black eye and was all scratched up with deep scratches. The other had three broken finger. I also trapped his head on my arm and punched him in the head hard that I had bruises on my hands, but he had a big black bruise on the side of his head for a week. I also remember kicking one in the stomach when they were on the floor until two teachers arrived and held me. Because they had started it, I got no punishment or detention. Teachers were mostly shocked. I think the two boys were also quite embarrassed that a 10-year-old girl had won so they didn’t want to bring too much attention to the fact. But it was too late, dozens of students had seen it (none of which had been willing to defend a younger student from two bullies). The word got around the school. From that moment on, these two did not bother a single soul and kept a very low profile, and they would walk away the moment they saw me. The best part was that because those two had beaten most of my bullies, my bullies were scared of me, and I was never picked on again. It also taught me that bullying is wrong, but defending yourself is good. I want to clarify that I am not proud to have put two kids in the hospital. What I did was uncontrolled and a bit of an overkill, but it was an unplanned reaction. I am, however, proud to have been the first and only to stand up to these two older boys. 1．Why did the author refuse to fight back at first? A．Because she was not strong enough to fight back. B．Because she didn’t want to let her mother upset. C．Because she was afraid of being lectured by teachers. D．Because she didn’t treat the bullies seriously enough. 2．Which kind of girl is the author according to the passage? A．Aggressive but Stubborn. B．Caring and Dignified. C．Weak and Selfish. D．Ambitious and Smart. 3．What did the underlined sentence in the paragraph 4 imply? A．Most students and teachers disagreed with the author. B．The two bullies were sympathized with by the school. C．The struggles of the author were totally nothing but in vain. D．Many students and teachers knew the author’s fighting back. 4．What message does this article mainly convey? A．It’s better to be sure than sorry. B．Trees and plants have their own ways to flourish. C．No man is always wise at all times. D．Where there’s oppression there’s resistance. 8 （23-24高二上·江苏南京·开学考试）Love it or hate it, there is no escape from Internet slang. This is especially true among young people in some English- speaking countries such as Australia, the UK, and the US. These days, if they haven’t caught up with the latest popular Internet slang, chances are that they often feel out of the loop on social media. Take these posts by The Washington Post for example: “David Bowie dying is totes trade” and “When Cookie hugged Jamal, it made me totes emosh”. What on earth do these mean? Well, “totes” is a short form of the adverb “totally”. Likewise, “tradge” means “tragic” and “emosh” means “emotional”. It seems that for millennials ( those born between the early 1980s and late 1990s), typing in this abbreviated (缩写) form is not only time- saving but also stylish. Many millennial slang words are formed by what linguists call the practice of totesing — the systematic abbreviation of words, according to a recent article in The Washington Post. Some people think that millennial slang affects the English language negatively. However, Melbourne University linguist Rosey Billington doesn’t agree. “When you are able to use language in a creative way, you show you are linguistically knowledgeable because you know the language rules well enough to use words in a different way,” Billington told News.com. Her view is backed up by two linguists, Lauren Spradlin, and Taylor Jones, from the City University of New York and the University of Pennsylvania respectively. The two believe that totes- speak is a highly- organized system that can only be used by speakers who have mastered English pronunciation, “The ability to break apart syllables and mix different sounds together is key. Totesing is about sounds, and it follows the sometimes- complicated sound system of English,” Jones told The Washington Post. Totesing is not random (随意的). On the contrary, it has strict rules to follow. You need to be very fluent in the English language to be able to understand totes-speak. 1．The underlined phrase “out of the loop” in the second paragraph probably means ______. A．declined by others B．welcomed by others C．unaware of certain information D．clear about certain information 2．What are the characteristics of millennial slang? A．Useless but time-saving. B．Time- saving and fashionable. C．Complicated and outdated. D．Systematic but time- consuming. 3．What does Lauren Spradlin think of the practice of totesing? A．Positive. B．Negative. C．Confusing. D．Critical. 30．Which of the following might Taylor Jones agree with? A．Internet slang is mostly created by professional linguists. B．Totesing is mainly about making words easier to pronounce. C．Totesing requires speakers to master the language’s rules very well. D．Internet slang should be prevented since it is difficult to understand. 9 （23-24高二上·江西吉安·开学考试）There's no place in the world like Venice, Italy. Called the City of Water, Venice was built about 1,500 years ago. It's made up of 118 tiny islands in the Adriatic Sea. The area, however, may be in over its head. But now scientists have a new plan to save the city. Because the city was built on soft soil, it has been sinking under the pressure of its own weight. Scientists estimate that Venice sinks at a rate of nearly 2 inches every 100 years. Rising sea levels could make Venice go under even faster, some experts say. Earth's temperature is slowly increasing. That is causing sea ice to melt, which makes the world's waters rise, they say. To keep the city afloat, experts want to pump about 40 billion gallons of sea water beneath Venice. The liquid would expand the sand under the city, which would help support the islands, explains lead scientist Giuseppe Gambolati. Experts are rushing to save Venice because of its rich history. The city was once a strong sea power. “Many famous artists and opera singers have come from Venice. Some of the world's greatest paintings can be found on the city's museum walls,” explains Melissa Conn, who is a director of Save Venice Inc. While scientists work to get their water-pumping plan approved, Venice's residents go about their normal routines. When the tide rolls in, the locals have ways of keeping everyone dry. Cafe owners move tables to higher ground, and hotels pass out high boots to guests. Still, dealing with the rising water does not give the city's residents a sinking feeling, just ask Erla Zwingle. She has lived in Venice for 17 years. “There has always been high water in Venice.” Zwingle told WR News. “If high water really were a serious problem, people wouldn't be still living here.” 1．What's the main reason Venice is sinking? A．Its population is rising. B．Its buildings are too weighty. C．The soil it was built on is not solid. D．Its underground water is being overused. 2．What can we know about Venice from the passage? A．It sinks at a rate of 2 inches every 200 years. B．It has a history of more than 1,500 years. C．It has been in a very dangerous situation. D．It was once a strong sea power. 3．What's the local residents' attitude towards their sinking city? A．Worried. B．Disappointed. C．Concerned. D．Optimistic. 10 （23-24高一下·陕西西安·阶段练习）I’m a happy mother of two wonderful kids. My daughter is Blanca Ramirez. She’s 14 years old right now, but at the age of 11, she began to do long- distance running, she knew she could do more than just run, so she decided to run for a charity. She ran for Operation Smile. It is a non- profit organization that helps children worldwide suffering from cleft lip or cleft palate (唇腭裂) at no charge. At Operation Smile they believe every such child deserves exceptional surgical (外科的) care. My daughter believes that no child should be without a smile, so to help even more, she took` her running even further. She went on a journey on becoming the youngest female in the world to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in the name of Operation Smile. She did so in order to raise money and awareness to this organization. And she completed her journey by age 12 on February 19,2015. But she’s not done. She now continues to help inspire others by running. One person she has inspired so much is her little brother Jordan. He is 7 years old and has run to this day, 105×5k’s,11×10k’s & 4×half marathons. He will be running all 7 continents too along with Blanca, starting in November 2017 in Australia. What makes me proud is that they both plan to continue to help others in this way, and maybe one day they’ll get an Olympic medal. 1．Why did Blanca run for Operation Smile? A．Because her mother asked her to do so. B．Because the organization required her to do so. C．Because her brother invited her to do it together. D．Because she could make contributions to the world. 2．What does the underlined phrase “at no charge” mean? A．Get the treatment for free. B．Pay a lot of money to get the treatment. C．Accuse the doctor of treatment costs. D．Give the organization a responsibility to cure patients. 3．Which of the following can best describe Blanca? A．Warm- hearted and inspirational. B．Humorous and clever. C．Outgoing and helpful. D．Gentle and kind. 4．Why does the author take pride in her two children? A．Because they exercise regularly to keep fit. B．Because they try to help others by running. C．Because they’ve completed four full marathons. D．Because they’ll continue running to win an Olympic medal. 11 （24-25高三上·贵州铜仁·开学考试）My family had a room that we called the Library, but even back then I knew it was just our dining room with a few bookshelves around a small table. When I was a kid, I was told that all these books are precious things— they must never be folded, bent, or broken. Any dirty marks or notes on a book are banned and our reading should always be a clean activity since it’s what separates us from the beasts. Preservation of all texts was the most important thing in the world. Years later, when I began reading everything I could in my early teens, I tiptoed into the Library one day and discovered, to my horror, that all the books were still extremely new. It was row after row, shelf after shelf. Something clicked and I knew I had found a horrible secret about my family: they had bought these books to be displayed like jewellery, rather than to be read. In that moment I knew that all those silly rules around reading and books were dead wrong and that there was nothing sadder in this world than an unused book— clean, without any trace of the reader at all. Now here’s the secret: good reading is messy reading. If I want the kind of novel that gets deep into my bones, the sort of non-fiction mystery that stays with me years after the fact, then I must bring sticky notes (便利贴) and let my books get scuffed (磨损) along the way. I should always walk away from a book with visible progress of my reading. After years of treating my books as if they ought to be preserved in a museum, I now believe that you should honour the books by breaking them. Read them all so messily! Truly read the books, anytime and anywhere, no matter how much we f old them, bend them, or tear them! Throw them into your backpack or leave them open by the side of your bed. Don’t worry about stains or torn edges after years of reading. That is what a book is. That is what a book is for. 1．Where did the author’s family store their books? A．In the study. B．In the dining room. C．In the bedroom. D．In the living room. 2．What does the author imply about his family’s book collection? A．It was piled in a mess. B．It was mainly for decoration. C．It was large and various. D．It was kept for a good price. 3．What does the underlined part “Something clicked” mean? A．I clicked the mouse B．I suddenly felt puzzled C．Something made a sound D．Something occurred to me 4．Which opinion may the author agree on? A．Good books are valuable jewelry. B．Books are the ladder of human progress. C．Read thousands of books regardless of their state. D．Protect books as they’ re the source of knowledge. 12 （24-25高三上·福建福州·阶段练习）Floating pieces of Arctic sea ice rolled into complicated patterns as ocean currents carried them south along Greenland’s east coast in spring 2024. The MODIS (光谱仪) on NASA’s Terra satellite seized a moment of this dizzying journey on June 4,2024. Much of the ice has likely flowed a great distance to get to this point. The Fram Strait, connecting the Arctic Ocean with the Greenland Sea, serves as the primary route for sea ice out of the Arctic. Along the way, it breaks into smaller pieces and starts to melt in warmer ocean waters. “The smaller the floating ice, the more ‘wispy’ the patterns,” said Walt Meier, a sea ice scientist. The small ice pieces may only be meters across — too small to distinguish in MODIS imagery. Their gathering forms the smoke- like clouds rising from the water surface. As the summer wears on, ice will continue to be carried out of the Arctic. But in recent years, more of the Arctic Ocean’s sea ice has become too young and thin to make the journey south, noted Angela Bliss, a sea ice scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.“ Historically, when more of the Arctic sea ice would survive the summer melt season, growing thicker and older, a larger volume of sea ice would be transported through the Fram Strait,” she said. Some climate scientists are watching this decreased flow closely. The movement of sea ice and freshwater out of the Arctic is a component of ocean circulation (洋流) patterns that distribute heat around the planet. The “global ocean conveyor belt” transports cold water south and warm water north, contributing to climate conditions worldwide. “Less ice and freshwater transport have big impacts on ocean productivity, as well as warming upper ocean temperatures, in the region,” said Bliss. A 2023 study looking at two decades of related observations found that the East Greenland Current is moving less sea ice through the Fram Strait, primarily due to sea ice thinning. The researchers observed that summertime surface water temperatures off Greenland have risen, in part due to the increased presence of heat- absorbing open water. 1．What does the NASA image mainly show? A．The length of the coastline. B．The journey to the Arctic. C．A scene of sea ice movement. D．A pattern of the Arctic ice. 2．What does the underlined “wispy” possibly mean? A．Typical. B．Delicate. C．Evident. D．Similar. 3．Why are climate scientists monitoring the reduced flow? A．It affects the balance of global heat. B．It encourages Arctic ocean diversity. C．It leads to the pollution of freshwater. D．It speeds up the “ocean conveyor belt”. 4．What can we know about the changing sea ice in the last paragraph? A．Its theoretical basis. B．Its economic promise. C．Its impact on the Fram Strait. D．Its link with climate system. 13 （22-23高一上·重庆·期末）Despite being one of the most famous and most-visited attractions in the United States, Grand Canyon National Park still holds some surprises. Here are a few facts about the Grand Canyon you probably don’t know. We don’t really know how old it is It has long been believed that the Colorado River began carving the Grand Canyon about 6 million years ago, but a study contained a real shocker, suggesting that the process may have begun as far back as 70 million years. In all likelihood, the Grand Canyon as we know it today started out as a series of smaller canyons 70 million years ago, but the majority of the canyon did not begin to take shape until much more recently. The Grand Canyon creates its own weather Of all Grand Canyon facts, this one is pretty cool — no pun (双关语) intended. Sudden changes in elevation (海拔) have great effects on temperature and rainfall, so the weather you’re experiencing could change largely depending on where you are in the Grand Canyon. The coldest, wettest weather station in the area is the Bright Angel Ranger Station on the North Rim, while the hottest (and one of the driest) is just 8 miles away at Phantom Ranch. There are lots of fossils in the area While the dinosaurs might have missed out on seeing the Grand Canyon, lots of other fossils have been found that suggest other creatures often visited the area. They range from ancient marine fossils dating back 1.2 billion years to fairly recent land mammals that left their remains in canyon caves about 10,000 years ago. Fish are relatively uncommon in the area Prior to modern flood control measures, the Colorado River provided a uniquely difficult habitat for fish, with heavy silt, frequent floods, and temperatures ranging from extreme heat in summer to sub-freezing in winter. As a result, only eight fish species are native to the Grand Canyon, six of which are found nowhere outside of the Colorado River. 1．What is the weather like in the Great Canyon? A．It is pretty cool. B．It is extremely hot. C．It is unusually cold. D．It changes from place to place. 2．Why are fish relatively unusual in the area? A．It has a special geological phenomenon. B．The temperature here is relatively stable. C．It offers tough habitats for fish with extreme temperature. D．There are eight fish species unique to the world. 3．Which section of a magazine is the text most likely from? A．Geography. B．Life. C．Stories. D．Science. 14 （2023·内蒙古通辽·模拟预测）Beijing was the capital for six dynasties (朝代). Among many new high buildings, you still can find something different here. When you walk through the hutong you will really love this old capital. A hutong is narrow lane between the outer walls of houses. The main buildings in a hutong are siheyuan-buildings with houses around a yard. If you come and go through the narrow hutong, you will get a feel for the heart of old Beijing. It is a place of peace, and it’s not like the noisy city. Usually, you can see groups of older people sitting together and playing cards or Chinese chess. The hutong is an important element (元素) of Beijing. Most of them were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The oldest hutong is Sanmiao Street, which is more than 900 years old. The hutong shows the culture of ordinary Beijingers. The people of Beijing used to enjoy a big dinner with their neighbors in the hutong. Neighbors and friends are never too far away to hear a shout. There are lanes that are similar to hutong in other parts of China. But they have different names. For example, in Shanghai, people call these lanes linong. While in Hunan, people call them xiangzi. 1．Beijing used to be the capital of  dynasties. A．three B．four C．five D．six 2．The underlined word “lane” means in Chinese. A．马路 B．街道 C．巷道 D．捷径 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Living in a hutong is comfortable but noisy. B．Most of hutong in Beijing were built more than 900 years ago. C．Beijingers are difficult to get each other’s help because they live too far away. D．Different places have different names of hutong in China. 4．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A．Old Capital Culture — Hutong B．The History of Hutong C．Beijingers’ Living Condition D．What Is Hutong 15 （23-24高一下·山东威海·期末） Every year, travelers head to South America to be amazed at the vast glaciers, huge open skies and high mountains. But at Omora Ethnobotanical Park on Tierra del Fuego, visitors are encouraged to think small. Tierra del Fuego, a remote island at the tip of South America, might offer little in terms of animals and trees, but when it comes to bryophytes (苔藓植物), it is among the richest corners of the planet. In the area that covers less than 0.01% of the Earth’s land surface, more than 5% of the world’s bryophyte species is found. On entering the park, you’re given a magnifying lens (放大镜). Guided by plant experts, you are invited to get down on your hands and knees to explore the little-known world of Tierra del Fuego’s “miniature forests” — the bryophytes that cover the rocks and trees. Focus is key: as you tiptoe through the park, it is easy to miss or even step on them. I wondered how interesting mosses could be. But when I got up close, they started to come to life. Shapes and colours appeared that were not visible to the naked eye. One plant was bright yellow, while another was green with a bright red tip like a little hat. One of the strangest plants is Old Man’s Beard, which looks like thin noodles and hangs off the trees in webs. According to my guide Lily Lewis, it plays an important role in the growth of the forest, capturing nutrients (营养) and salts blown in on the ocean wind. Old Man’s Beard is extremely vulnerable to pollution, and has all but disappeared across much of the planet. But in Tierra del Fuego, where the air and rain are among the cleanest on the planet, it grows wildly. “The hand lens is your entry point into the world of the miniature forests,” Lewis said. “Looking through a lens reminds you that there are other viewpoints from which we can see the world.” 1．Which title best describes Tierra del Fuego? A．A wonderland for tiny plants. B．A unique place for rare species. C．A top destination for hiking lovers. D．A remote land with different landscapes. 2．What quality is highly valued while exploring Omora Ethnobotanical Park? A．Curiosity and creativity. B．Quickness and confidence. C．Calmness and attentiveness. D．Determination and courage. 3．Which can best replace the underlined word “vulnerable”? A．Sensitive. B．Adaptable. C．Beneficial. D．Resistant. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Eco-tourism in Tierra del Fuego B．An Encounter with Old Man’s Beard C．A Tiny Forest on the Tip of the World D．Start Your Journey of Discovery, Now! 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$