专题01 阅读理解（应用文&记叙文）（期末真题好题速递）-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期末真题分类汇编（江苏专用）

专题01 阅读理解（应用文&记叙文）（江苏专用） 说明：语篇标号(ABCD篇)和题目序号(21-35)仿新高考，旨在方便用户组卷(接下来的各专题不再加以 说明)。 01 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市江宁区·期末统考) A Four of the world’s greatest national parks Komodo Location: Indonesia; Area:1,733 km2 Home to the world’s largest lizard(蜥蜴), the Komodo dragon, Komodo National Park is made up of 29 islands. The park’s three main islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar make ideal destinations for divers, as the coral reefs support an amount of oceanic diversity. With over 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, and countless sea animals, this is an ideal spot to swim with whales, dolphins and more. Namib-Naukluft Location: Namibia; Area: 49,768 km2 In the world’s oldest desert, the landscape moves. The golden dunes shift as winds blow and seasons pass. Visitors come to explore the dunes and it can be a real adventure. You’ll need a permit and doctor’s letter to take on the longer hikes, but one-day hikes give anyone a chance to see more of the Namib. Tongariro Location: New Zealand; Area:795 km2 As New Zealand’s oldest national park, Tongariro National Park is home to three active volcanoes. And here’s the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a 19.4-kilometre hike that takes you across beautiful landscapes. This park also draws in skiers during the winter seasons. The biggest ski area, Whakapapa, covers 5.5k㎡2 and has 15 lifts in all. Teide Location: Tenerife, Spain; Area:190 km2 This park is home to Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain. With a height of 3,718 metres, Mount Teide is also the third largest volcanic structure on the planet. Besides, Teide National Park possesses unique plants. The most unusual among the 139 recorded species is red bugloss. 21. What can visitors do in Komodo National Park? A. Be surrounded by lizards. B. Go diving on its 29 islands. C. Encounter ocean life closely. D. Play with the Komodo dragon. 22. Which of the following parks is the biggest? A. Teide National Park. B. Komodo National Park. C. Tongariro National Park. D. Namib-Naukluft National Park. 23. What do the last two parks have in common? A. Both are perfect choices for skiers. B. Both are famous for their volcanoes. C. Both own more than 100 plant species. D. Both have the feature of golden dunes. 02 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市六校联合体·期末联考) A Easier is better with the Jitterbug. Get 70 percent off the easy-to-use Jitterbug Flip2 for the holidays! Plan as low as $14.99 per month. Easy to use Today, cell phones are hard to hear, difficult to dial and overloaded with features you may never use. That’s not the case with the Jitterbug Flip2. A large screen and big buttons make it easy to call family and friends, and the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear. Easy to enjoy Wherever you go, a built-in camera makes it easy and fun for you to capture and share your favorite memories. Plus, the flashlight and built-in magnifier help you see in dimly lit areas. Easy to be prepared Life has a way of being unpredictable, but you can be prepared in an uncertain or unsafe situation with urgent response service. Simply press the Urgent Response button to speak with a highly trained agent who can confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need, 24/7. Jitterbug Flip2 is one of the most affordable cell phones on the market and comes with reliable nationwide coverage. You can even keep your current landline or cell phone number. Powered by the nation’s most reliable wireless network. No long-term contracts. No cancellation fees. Limited time: 70 percent off offer ends 11/29. To order or learn more, call 18775670671 Available in store or online at : BestBuy, RITEAID, Walgreens 21. What is one of the selling points of this product? A. You can get help by pressing only one button. B. You don’t have to pay monthly fees after you buy it. C. You can get another flashlight if you buy this product. D. You can pay only $14,99 for the product on Christmas. 22. If Jim wants to get such a product with a discount, how should he do? A. Go to the store of Walgreens. B. Check the Amazon.com. C. Call the number on November 1. D. Go to the local service provider. 23. Who is this product most probably intended for? A. Young kids. B. Senior citizens. C. Emergency workers. D. Photographers. 03 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市九中·期末校考) A Nobody says high school and college are easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books that can help to make dealing with school easier. Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley Do you have trouble remembering everything you are studying? Feel like you have too much on your plate? Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley may be for you. It is a bestseller on memory improvement. This book has strategies to help you learn faster while also teaching you to become more productive. Of course, having a good memory comes in handy outside of the classroom as well. Really, this is a great book for life in general. On Course by Skip Downing It is another book you will want to check out. In its eighth edition, the book provides you with self-assessment tools to help you identify what you need to change for academic success. It contains guided journal entries to help you with learning, responsibility, self-management, self-awareness and self-esteem. Students Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. Turabian Many students reach college and find that essay writing in college is very different from that in high school. Whether this is the case for you or you just want to improve your writing skills, you’ll want to check out Students Guide to Writing College Papers. It’s available on Kindle or in hardback or paperback forms. Right now, this one is in its fourth edition. The book covers writing your actual paper, citing sources and style. Even English majors can find a lot of helpful tips in this book. How to Become a Straight-A Student by Carl Newport The book will teach you different approaches and strategies to help you score better, but spend less time on studying, with a focus on studying smarter, not harder. It is available on Kindle and in audiobook(有声读物)and paperback forms. 21. What’s special about On Course? A. It is of great help even to English majors. B. It is the most popular one and sells the best. C. It mainly focuses on memory improvement. D. It helps you develop other qualities besides academic abilities. 22. What do Unlimited Memory and How to Become a Straight-A Student have in common? A. They have various forms. B. They are best-sellers. C. They focus on effective learning. D. They have been published many times. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To introduce some books to students. B. To encourage students to study harder. C. To make students interested in learning. D. To offer suggestions on writing skills. 04 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·苏州市·期末统考) A To whom it may concern, Please accept my application for the internship(实习)you posted through ABC College’s Career Services Office. I would love the opportunity to work as an editorial assistant for your company. After reading the job description, I believe I am a well-qualified candidate for the position. You state that you are looking for someone with strong writing skills for publishing press releases and other informational materials. As an English major, a writing tutor, and an editor of my school paper, I have considerable experience in both writing and editing and have built up a highly relevant skill set. And my attention to detail and commitment to a future career in the publishing business will make me an excellent editorial assistant. I meet your requirements that applicants should be both academically successful and resourceful. I am a double major with a 3.99GPA(平均学分绩点). I have demonstrated resourcefulness while working for Sarasota Reads, a program that involves discussing literature with children. For example, I have come up with numerous creative ways to engage them in the novels that we read together. I am confident that my writing skills, academic record, resourceful nature, and office experience make me a qualified candidate for an internship with your company. I have attached my résumé(简历), along with a recommendation from Jim Greenspan, . my supervisor(导师)at the Career Services Office. I would appreciate an interview opportunity to discuss a potential position with you further. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Annie 21. Whom might the letter be intended for? A. Interviewees. B. Employers. C. Journalists. D. Supervisors. 22. Which of the following qualifications does the applicant mention? A. Technical skills. B. Cultural backgrounds. C. Outgoing personality. D. Related experience. 23. What is the tone of this application letter? A. Emotional and simplified. B. Formal and sincere. C. Informal and detailed. D. Persuasive and humorous. 05 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·无锡市·期末统考) A For even the most city citizens, a quick escape into nature is always a welcome breath of fresh air. Try looking for an urban garden nearby—they often hide themselves just around the corner. Click here to know more of the coolest gardens in cities around the world. Sky Garden As London’s highest public garden, this social space offers splendid 360-degree views of the city. With a restaurant, observation decks and beautiful plant life, there is something for everyone in this city-center escape from urban life. The BeltLine In a massive, 22-mile loop(环线)around the city, the BeltLine connects many Atlanta neighborhoods with parks, trails, restaurants and art shows. Although it is still under construction, the sections that are open to the public act as alternative space to enjoy the outdoors. Jardins de Rubió i Lluch This walled, shady garden is in the courtyard of the historic Hospital de la Santa Creu. Decorated with lilac and mandarin trees—and string lights in the evenings — this small garden square is the perfect place to sip a coffee away from Barcelona’s crowded atmosphere. Dumbarton Oaks The garden at this historic estate in Georgetown was listed as one of the 10 best gardens in the world by National Geographic in 2014. It has both a formal, carefully manicured(修剪整齐的)garden as well as a naturalistic garden—allowing visitors the ability to choose what they want to see. 21. Where is the passage taken from? A. A magazine. B. A website. C. A newspaper. D. A book. 22. Which garden best suits people who enjoy overlooking the city? A. Sky Garden. B. The BeltLine. C. Jardins de Rubió i Lluch. D. Dumbarton Oaks. 23. What do the four gardens have in common? A. They are all mixtures of entertainment and art. B. They are all mixtures of urban and rural gardens. C. They are all good places for people to get close to nature. D. They are all quiet places for people to enjoy a relaxed dinner. 06 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·常州市·期末统考) A These local hot spots put the “win” in winter 1. Roasting s’mores at Backyard Bar It’s a dream backyard that encourages sitting outside with a glass of wine, ignoring the evening chill. Open Wednesday through Sunday. S’mores $12, cocktails $12-$14.(Warning: When the temperatures get close to freezing, outdoor service may be stopped. ) 2. Discover a comedian at Hotbug If you need to hear a few jokes, head to underground comedy, a stand-up show case held five nights each week at Hotbug. Underground Comedy takes place Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p. m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 p. m. Free. 3. Watch indoor movies for all ages at Metrobar Free outdoor movies have been a loved communal activity in D. C. for decades, but uncertain weather means that most series tend to wrap up before Labor day. But Metrobar, the outdoor bar is best known for the out-of-service Metro car sitting in the heart of its beer garden. Sundays at 3 p. m. Metrobar. Free. 4. Have a sound bath at Eaton It may seem like the last place you’d expect to find your happiness, but not if Artis Moon is your host. Each Thursday night, the healing guide takes over the yoga room at the Eaton wellness center. Thursdays at 7 p. m. Eaton,. $30. 5. Watch the poets spit rhymes at Busboys and Poets The Busboys and Poets’ 14th Street location feels like a warm embrace. Try your hand at a verse(章节)or a song or a five-minute set of stand-up comedy. There is no friendlier crowd. Tuesdays at 8 p. m. Busboys and Poets. $5. See Busboys and Poets’website for the full schedule. 21. If you arrive at this city on Wednesday with the temperatures getting close to freezing, which hot spot would be available? A. Backyard Bar. B. Hotbug. C. Metrobar D. Eaton. 22. What can you do at Busboys and Poets? A. Listen to comedy for free. B. Watch movies for free. C. Practice yoga. D. Try playing stand-up comedy. 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A market research report. B. A magazine column. C. An online news report. D. An official document. 07 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省常州高级中学·期末考试) A In the Commonwealth Games England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate Olympics teams, unlike the Olympics where they compete together as Britain. What are the Commonwealth Games? The Commonwealth Games are held every four years between members of the Commonwealth of Nations—a group of independent countries, most of which used to be part of the Britain. The Games were first held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. The event was named the Commonwealth Games in 1978. The history of the Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games have been held every four years since they started and have grown much bigger. At the first Commonwealth Games, only 11 nations and 400 athletes were involved in six sports. For a long time, the Games only included individual sports such as athletics, boxing and swimming. In 1998, team sports such as cricket, hockey and netball were introduced. The Commonwealth Games have featured many fantastic feats and the athletes have broken a wide range of records. Paralympic progress At the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, Canadian athlete Chantal Petitclerc became the first athlete with a disability to win a gold medal in the wheelchair 800-meter race. She said, “It meant so much to me that the Commonwealth Games decided that a performance is a performance-and it doesn’t matter if you accomplish it in a wheelchair. Paralympic athletes continue to take part in the Commonwealth Cames’ main sports programs, and many have broken records and made history. 21. Which countries take part in the Commonwealth Games? A. Independent countries. B. Members of the Commonwealth of Nations. C. The former members of the Britain. D. All the countries from around the world. 22. How many sports were there at the first Commonwealth Games? A. 11. B. 4. C. 6. D. 400. 23. Why do Paralympic athletes compete in the Commonwealth Games? A. To make historic records. B. To enjoy sports programs with other athletes. C. To show their disabilities. D. To prove themselves with good performance. 08 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通海安市·期末统考) A We’re looking at the best Italian countryside escapes to help you find the ideal spot for your real Italian holiday.Basilicata Located in southern Italy, bordering Puglia, Basilicata holidays are all about wonderful hilltop towns waiting to be explored. Since this area is relatively unexplored, you’re in for untouched history at your fingertips. If you’re looking for a countryside escape off the beaten track, Basilicata offers an impressive mountain landscape.Tuscany Countryside Tuscany countryside holidays are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’ve all seen photos of the rolling hills, vineyards, and hilltop towns, but believe us when we say that nothing prepares you for experiencing the unique beauty of the Italian countryside in Tuscany firsthand.Umbria Countryside For a true Italian countryside, a visit to Umbria is in order. The historic hill towns date back to the Etruscan era, with many structures remaining untouched and authentic. Umbria holidays offer smaller towns that hold tradition close to their hearts and long winding roads in between, where the silence of the countryside is unmatched in any other part of Italy.Piedmont Countryside Situated on the border of Switzerland and France, Piedmont is about as picturesque as the Italian countryside gets. It is surrounded by three sides of the Alps, proud of some of the biggest glaciers and highest peaks in Italy. The attractively vast vineyards and rolling green hills, as well as the luxurious lakes of Orta and Maggiore, Piedmont countryside holidays offer Italian beauty at its finest. 21. Which place best suits people who enjoy the scenery of ice? A. Basilicata. B. Tuscany Countryside. C. Umbria Countryside. D. Piedmont Countryside. 22. In both Basilicata and Umbria Countryside visitors can see ________. A. something untouched for exploration. B. large areas of vineyards. C. rolling hills and hilltop towns. D. the photos of small towns. 23. Whom is the passage mainly intended for? A. Adventurers exploring the unknown. B. Customers wanting to enjoy grape wine. C. Tourists searching for countryside holidays. D. Researchers digging for ancient architecture. 09 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通启东市·期末统考) A If you’re searching for a vacation spot that hits both your fix for city life and access to nature, Seattle is the perfect place to visit. Located in Washington, it’s home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the country.Space Needle You’ll get the opportunity to climb to a few levels of the observation tower and admire the impressive views of the Mississippi River and the mountains. You’ll also be able to visit the Loupe Lounge to enjoy a circling glass floor experience and seat on a Skyriser — an angled glass bench on the open-air observation deck.Underground History Tour This one-hour, small-group tour will take you into the fascinating world beneath Seattle’s streets. You’ll travel along the underground pathways constructed over a century ago and learn details about Seattle’s early history from your knowledgeable guide. You’ll hear stories of the Klondike Gold Rush, Skid Row and the area’s original inhabitants(居民).Seattle Harbor Cruise On this guided cruise, you’ll get a chance to admire the sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and learn more about the history of the city. You’ll head to Puget Sound to see a variety of wildlife in the inland body of water. The cruise comes with a full-service bar aboard where you can purchase cocktails, local wine, beer, snacks and much more while relaxing on the tour.Museum of Flight You can explore the fascinating exhibits of the Museum of Flight. Inside, you’ll find 175 aircraft and spacecraft, thousands of artefacts and rare photographs. You’ll learn about the history of flight from humble beginnings to the fighter planes of World War I and II. You can even step aboard a Boeing plan and view a space shuttle in the Aviation Pavilion. 21. Which place will help you learn about space adventure? A. Space Needle. B. Underground History Tour. C. Museum of Flight. D. Seattle Harbor Cruise. 22. What can visitors do on Seattle Harbor Cruise? A. Overlook from the Olympic Mountains. B. Enjoy various kinds of food and drink. C. See a variety of wildlife in deep oceans. D. Admire splendid views of the Mississippi. 23. What can you get in all the four tourist spots? A. Mental relaxation. B. Historical knowledge. C. A free guide. D. A flying experience. 10 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·扬州市·期末统考) A Best Places for Your Vacation The following are the best places to spend your vacation. Thailand Thailand holidays offer the ideal mix of peace and adventure. The year-round tropical climate lends itself to the perfect paradise feel with white beach days and charming green jungles. To get into the local traditions, Chiang Mai is where you want to spend your holidays. Dubai Dubai holidays are all about luxury 5-star service. From shopping fever to fun family-filled activities and glorious historic architecture, Dubai is one of the best places to spend your holiday, with some of the best restaurants in the world dotted throughout the city offering fantastic views of the fireworks displays and white sands with warm clear waters. Maldives White soft sands, clear waters, and luxury service await on your Maldives holiday. Whether you’re looking for a fun water adventure, relaxing poolside with a cocktail, or a peaceful treatment, the private islands offer coral reefs and world-class diving, inviting you to enjoy the warm surrounding waters. Bali Bali, a small island to the south of Indonesia, is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it as a painted backdrop: tropical forests and the white beaches. Being a fascinating tourist attraction, it offers Western food, great shopping, surfing, sunsets and colorful nightlife. Visit sovereign. com to start planning your next luxury escape today! 21. Which destination will you choose if you want to spend your holiday with your children? A. Chiang Mai. B. Dubai. C. Maldives. D. Bali. 22. What do the four places have in common? A. Historic architecture. B. Beautiful beaches. C. Fireworks displays. D. Green jungles. 23. What is this text? A. An academic article. B. A research report. C. A tourism advertisement. D. A travel journal. 11 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·宿迁市·期末统考) A PRACTITIONERS Jacqueline Felice de Almania(c.1322)highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials(证明)of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine. James Barry(c.1789 — 1865)was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man. Tan Yunxian(1461 — 1554)was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships(学徒期)with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. Rebecca Lee Crumpler(1831 — 1895)worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves. 21. What did Jacqueline and James have in common? A. Doing teaching jobs. B. Being hired as physicians. C. Performing surgery. D. Being banned from medicine. 22. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners? A. She wrote a book. B. She went through trials. C. She worked as a dentist. D. She had formal education. 23. Who was the first African American with a medical degree? A. Jacqueline Felice de Almania. B. Tan Yunxian. C. James Barry. D. Rebecca Lee Crumpler. 12 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·徐州市·期末统考) A The natural world is all around us, but sometimes it requires taking a step back from our daily lives to truly appreciate it. The escapes on this list allow you to gain some perspective and make you immersed in the landscapes. Big Five Bucket List, TANZANIA As one of the world’s most precious animal reserves, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge invites guests to put down their phones and refresh their mind. Through balcony views, visitors see up close to animals, like the Big Five lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros. Or experience the wonder from the air via hot air balloon. Wild Horses, GEORGIA Georgia has no coastline, only barrier islands. Cumberland Island remains a natural reserve along America’s National Seashores. It’s only accessible via boat, but once you’re on the island you can bicycle or walk to see the herds of wild horses, enjoy a day at the beach or wander around the ruins of the Dungeness Mansion. Jungle Ridgeline, HAWAII This jungle trail in Oahu goes deep into the lush where sunlight is scarce but adventure is not. Streams, animals and waterfalls surround you on your journey to the top of the crater(火山口). Leave time to jump into one of the pools for a swim, and enjoy the view from the Ka’au volcanic vent in peace. Maritime Microclimate, NEW ZEALAND Touring the 144 islands of this subtropical microclimate via sea allows visitors to enjoy themselves in the region’s history and natural beauty. Conservation areas, a maritime playground complete with penguins, dolphins and whales and rainforests are a welcome escape from daily lives. 21. In which destination can you get a bird’s-eye view? A. Jungle Ridgeline. B. Maritime Microclimate. C. Wild Horses D. Big Five Bucket List. 22. What do the four travel destinations have in common? A. Visitors can appreciate animals. B. Visitors can enjoy water sports. C. They are all along the coastline. D. They are located in the national park. 23. What type of writing is this text? A. A guide to adventurous travel plans. B. A proposal for wildlife reserve protection. C. An introduction to immersive scenic spots. D. A report of popular travel destinations. 13 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·淮安市·期末统考) A Guernsey International Poetry Competition — Poems on the Move Your poem could be on show in 2024. Winning entries are displayed in two stages: 21 bus poems will be chosen, and the top 9 of these will take part in a second, larger exhibition, first at Guernsey Airport, then all over the island.How to enter ·Online by completing the online entry form and payment, at www.poemsonthemove.com. ·By email: PotM@guernseyliteraryfestival.com . ·By post: Poems on the Move 2024, Guernsey Literary Festival, PO Box 174, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK,GY1 3LG.Fees ·Entries are £4 per poem or 3 poems for £10. ·Fees are not refundable. ·Young People’s Poetry: Aged 11-17, entries FREERules ·Entries must be no longer than 14 lines and must be typed and fit on a single A4 page. ·Please do not write your name or age on the same sheet as your poems. ·Enter each poem on a separate page and enclose another separate sheet with your name, address, telephone number, email address, plus the title(s)of your poems. ·Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant and must never have been published, self-published, published on any public website or broadcast, nor winning or placed in any other competition. ·Closing date for receipt of entries: February15, 2024 The prize is open to anyone except those involved in organizing the competition. Winners will be contacted by March 5, 2024. Winning poems will be shown on Guernsey buses, and 9 of these poems will become part of the Poems on the Move exhibition, for no less than six months. 21. What should entrants do? A. Show their poems on the bus. B. Deliver their poems in person. C. Start entering after February 15, 2024. D. Have the poems typed as requested. 22. What is expected of the entries? A. They should be original. B. They must be over 14 lines. C. They should be around two pages long. D. They must be published works on any site. 23. Who is not entitled to the prize? A. A young man aged 16. B. A poet involved in the competition. C. A writer organizing the competition. D. A teacher writing a poem. 14 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市五校联盟·期末联考) A Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Festival Store Plenty of people attend Laguna Beach Festival of Arts just to admire the works of art. However, for serious art buyers, attending early in the season means a lot, since excellent pieces often sell early. Weekday are less busy but there are fewer artists present. They often meet crowds in the evening that show up for the Pageant of the Masters. Fun Activities Part of the fun of the festival comes from the activities that go on during the event. Tours and workshops are available every day. Weekends are full of live music and special events. To get best value for the money you spend during the week, Thursday is the day to go for art talks by participating artists and evening jazz. Food & Drinks Food and drinks are sold at the snack bar, Tivoli Terrace cafe and restaurants are on site for more formal dining. Picnics are welcome during an talks or music shows and there are tables set up in the courtyard for you to enjoy your homemade or take-away food. But alcohol is forbidden here. On Thursdays, central tables are reserved for ticket holders. Cost of the Tickets Entrance admission: $60 per person(the Pageant of the Masters and live music shows included.) Joint pass: $120 per person(free of charge for all the performances.) Notes: Since there are many visitors on the weekends, the ticket office may be crowded. For faster service, call toll-free number 24 hours a day. For more information visit www.Langunabcachfestivalofarts.com 21. What should one intending to buy some good pieces of art in the festival do? A. Go there on weekdays. B. Turn to artists for advice. C. Go there as soon as it starts. D. Show up for the Pageant of the Masters. 22. What can all visitors do in the courtyard? A. Drink alcohol. B. Have a formal dinner. C. Appreciate music while eating. D. Eat at central tables as they like. 23. How much should a couple who want to see live music shows pay at least? A. $60 B. $120 C. $180 D. $240 15 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市多校·期末联考) A The UNESCO World Heritage List is a prestigious honour awarded to sites of outstanding universal value around the world. Did you know there are 1,157 UNESCO World Heritage Sites spanning across 167 countries? We’ve picked out our top 4 for you to visit below. The Acropolis, Greece The Acropolis is an ancient castle that stands proud in the Greek city of Athens. Back in the fifth century BC after battle with the Persians, the plans of Pericles came to life under the influence of Pheidias, the sculptor. It then became a place for thought and art to flourish, where symbols of classical spirit and civilisation came alive. Historic centre of Rome, Italy According to Roman mythology, the Eternal City was founded in 753 BC and became the capital of the mighty Roman Empire. Rome is home to a number of attractions including the Forum, the Pantheon and the Colosseum! This World Heritage site contains the whole historic centre within the city walls and reflects the influence of the Renaissance and Baroque periods in making it one of Italy’s most popular cities. Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand The historic city of Ayutthaya in Thailand was founded around 1350 and was subsequently destroyed in the 18th century by the Burmese. What’s left today is the ruins and some key highlights include the Buddhist temples of Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. The area is home to the remains of tall prang(reliquary towers)and should not be missed. Cultural landscape of Bali, Indonesia The landscape in Bali is unlike anything else on Earth. Consisting of five rice terraces(梯田)and water temples covering 19,500 hectares, the cultural landscape takes your breath away. This site gains honour through an ancient farming ceremony dating back to the 9th century known as subak. This concept reflects the spirit, the human world and nature, also known as Tri Hita Karana. 21. What might have happened in Greece in the 5th century BC? A. Greece became famous for its castles. B. Pheidias became a sculptor. C. Greece fought against Persians. D. The Greek spirit disappeared. 22. What is subak? A. A rice terrace. B. A cultural landscape. C. A water temple. D. An agricultural ceremony. 23. Which of the following has the longest history? A. The Acropolis. B. The Eternal City. C. Ayutthaya. D. Tri Hita Karana. 16 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市大丰区新丰中学等五校·期末联考) A CES is produced by the Consumer Technology Association known as the place where many companies launch their latest technology offerings. Here is a look at some of the top products presented at CES 2022. All-in-one communication Technology company Anker announced the launch of an “all-in-one” device designed to improve communications for employees working from home. The Anker Work B600 sits on top of the computer display like a traditional webcam. But it combines several elements of communication into one device that includes a camera, speaker, microphone and a light. AirSelfie camera Electronics maker AirSelfie launched its latest self-flying camera designed to take “selfie” pictures. The new device, called Air Pix, is a small, light camera that flies through the air and captures high-quality photographs and video. Air Pix can fly, frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand. Labrador’s assistive robot Robot maker Labrador announced its Retriever robot designed to hold things and, as its name suggests, also retrieve(找回)things. The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone. It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a users home. The Retriever is designed “to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home”. Self-driving tractor American-based farm equipment manufacturer John Deere presented a fully self-driving tractor equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields. Farmers can control the vehicle and see the tractor’s progress in real-time through a mobile device which is to help farmers do more work with less equipment and people. The company noted that such machines can help improve farming methods as the world’s population grows and food demand is expected to rise 50 percent by 2050. 21. Which operator’s product will teleworking staff be most interested in? A. Anker B. Airselfie C. Labrador D. John Deere 22. What kind of product can effectively help the elderly with mobility difficulties? A. The “all-in-one”device. B. Self-flying camera. C. Retriever robot D. The fully self-driving tractor. 23. What impact will self-driving tractors have on agriculture in the future? A. Improving products quality. B. 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The bone begins to deteriorate when you lose a tooth because it is no longer being stimulated daily. This can lead to severe bone loss over time. But by placing dental implants into the jawbone, we can preserve this structure. If you’re missing one, two, or all of your teeth, we encourage you to visit our new office in Long Beach, or call(949)857-6757 to schedule your appointment. We would be happy to help you find the best treatment plan to restore your smile and help you enjoy better oral health soon! 21. What’s the restriction of the coupon? A. It is valid only on March 31st. B. It doesn’t support phone reservation. C. Only new patients can use it. D. It must be used with insurance fees. 22. Which is an advantage of dental implants? A. They cost little money. B. They preserve the jawbone. C. They can be easily removed. D. They prevent teeth missing. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To explain how to implant teeth. B. To introduce three implant centers. C. To advertise a newly opened dental center. D. To popularize the knowledge of oral health. 18 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省响水中学·期末校考) A Workshops at Confucius Institute Are you looking to host an amazing China-themed event or celebrate a festival like Chinese New Year? Our cultural workshops are the perfect way to experience an exciting range of Chinese cultural activities. Workshop topics We offer a selection of workshops designed to introduce China. Based on the expectations of your group, we will design package of activities from a broad selection of topics below: · Chinese Language Corner ·Chinese calligraphy · Chinese folk dance ·Traditional Chinese stories · Chinese arts and crafts ·Games on Chinese customs Workshop requirements Our sessions that involve teaching with PowerPoint require an audio-visual-equipped teaching room. If you are booking calligraphy sessions, which is considered quite difficult to learn, we ask that one single space is provided for the day, as the setup can take quite a lot of time. Our dance workshops are best held in a large indoor space with audio equipment available to play the accompanying music or outdoors if the weather permits. Fees The length of our workshop sessions ranges from 30 to 50 minutes with one teacher for up to 30 participants. We charge €40 for each individual workshop session. If you’d like to have more than two workshop sessions, we would offer a 30 percent discount. How to book Please note that during the Chinese New Year period, workshops must be applied two weeks before the workshop date. During the rest of the year, workshops must be booked four weeks in advance. To contact us, please email or call us using the details below: Email: confucius@manchester.ac.uk Phone +44(0)161 275 8667 21. What does the workshop topics focus on? A. Chinese cultural elements. B. Chinese history. C. Chinese language learning. D. Chinese traditions. 22. Why should a single place be kept for the day for calligraphy classes? A. The length of sessions is great. B. The whole content is challenging. C. The preparation is time-consuming. D. The number of participants is full. 23. How much would be charged if you apply for 3 workshop sessions? A. €40. B. €84. C. €90. D. €120. 19 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省阜宁中学·期末校考) A Four Women Who Made Scientific History Katherine Johnson(1918-2020) Katherine Johnson was a black mathematician and one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist. As a mathematician, she calculated(计算)and analyzed the flight paths of NASA spacecraft. She is best known for making the calculations that allowed the first Americans to enter Earth’s orbit and set foot on the moon. The 2016 movie Hidden Figures records Johnson’s life and work at NASA. Sally Ride(1951-2012) Sally Ride was important in creating career and educational opportunities for women and girls in science and mathematics. As an astronaut, she became the first American woman in space in 1983. On NASA’s second and third Space Shuttle missions, her job was to work the robotic arm, which she used to put satellites into space. After she stopped working for NASA, she founded NASA’s EarthKAM project, which provided students the opportunity to take pictures of the Earth and then study them. In 2003, she was added to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Ada Lovelace(1815-1852) Ada Lovelace is regarded as the world’s first computer programmer. She helped develop the idea for a computing machine, and invented an algorithm(算法)for a computer. To honor her contributions, the U.S. Department of Defense named a new computer language “Ada” in the 1980s. Mae Jemison(1956- ) Mae Jemison is a doctor, engineer, and former NASA astronaut. In 1992, she became the first Black woman to travel into space. Jemison excels in many scientific fields, has authored several books, and even appeared on an episode(一集)of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She was included in the National Women’s Hall of Fame the International Space Hall of Fame. Currently, she leads the 100 Year Starship project through the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This project is devoted to ensuring that human travel to another star is possible in the next 100 years. 21. What did Katherine Johnson and Sally Ride have in common? A. They both did teaching jobs. B. They both traveled to space. C. They both worked for NASA. D. They both spoke up for women’s rights. 22. Whose name was used to name a computer language? A. Katherine Johnson’s. B. Sally Ride’s. C. Ada Lovelace’s. D. Mae Jemison’s. 23. What is Mae Jemison doing at present? A. Writing a book. B. Leading a project. C. Starring in a TV series. D. Working as an astronaut. 20 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·连云港市·期末统考) A Cruise(邮轮)tourism is becoming popular with some 36 million passengers expected to cruise in 2024. Have a look at new ships provided by cruise lines. DISNEY TREASURE The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme. Kids who loved the Frozen-themed dining experience on Disney Wish can move into the world of Encanto at a new themed restaurant, Plaza de Coco, on board Treasure. ICON OF THE SEAS Icon of the Seas will travel Caribbean waters as the largest cruise ship in the world, with a maximum onboard capacity of 7,600 guests. Passengers can expect a floating festival of entertainment, including the world’s largest waterpark at sea, featuring six water slides, a pool and much more. RIVERSIDE MOZART With a top-class hotel feel, the 1400-passenger Riverside Mozart will launch along the Danube in 2024, visiting such cities as Vienna and Bratislava. It includes an indoor pool and steam rooms, plus four restaurants spread across four decks(甲板). SEABOURN PURSUIT Expedition(远征)cruising is more appealing than ever these days. Seabourn Pursuit, half the passenger number of Riverside Mozart, entered service in August 2023. It has a 24-person expedition team to maximize adventures on land and at sea in destinations in the South Pacific and Antarctica, all among the itineraries(行程)for 2024. 21. What is special about Disney Treasure? A. It creates a mysterious mood. B. It is based on a fairy-tale theme. C. It provides a kids-only restaurant. D. It offers the same meal as Disney Wish. 22. What do Icon of the Seas and Riverside Mozart have in common? A. They have top-class hotels. B. They visit beautiful cities. C. They offer water activities. D. They have famous restaurants. 23. Which cruise ship holds the smallest capacity of passengers? A. Disney Treasure. B. Icon of the Seas. C. Riverside Mozart. D. Seabourn Pursuit. 01 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市江宁区·期末统考) B(原卷为D篇) “George,” he(Dobbin)said, “are you going to marry Amelia or not?” “Is that any business of yours?” George asked angrily. “Yes, it is, George, because you’re ignoring a sweet girl. You should have seen her sad little face when I visited the other day. Go and comfort her, you bad fellow, instead of spending all your time in gambling houses(赌场)when you’re in town.” “I’m very fond of Amelia, of course I am,” said George, “but – but a man must enjoy himself before he gets married, you know.” “Go and see her,” said Dobbin, “or write her a long letter. Do something to make her happy. It won’t take much.” “You’re right. Yes, I’ll go tomorrow. It’s true, she is very fond of me,” George said, in a self-satisfied way. He did go to see Amelia the next day, and Dobbin even lent him some money to buy her a present. George probably would have done so, but on the way to the Sedleys’ house, he saw a very nice diamond shirt-pin, and he bought it for himself. When he arrived, Amelia’s sad little face lit up in the sunshine of George’s smile. She ran to him, and George kissed her fondly on the forehead and was very affectionate(满怀柔情的)with her; and she thought his diamond shirt-pin was the prettiest thing ever seen.... He was late home for dinner, and found his father in a very bad mood and his sisters and Amelia eating in nervous silence. When the ladies had gone up to the drawing room, leaving father and son to their wine, George watched his father’s face anxiously. He needed urgently to ask his father for money, to pay off some of his debts, but when he carefully raised the subject, he did not get the explosion of bad temper he had feared. “Well, well,” Mr Osborne said, “young men will be young men. I know you’re mixing in the best society, and I like to see it. You have to pay your own way, and my money’s as good as theirs, George my boy. You can call at my bank tomorrow.” George was relieved and properly grateful, but it seemed that the old gentleman had something else on his mind. “That little girl upstairs – Amelia,” he said. “What do you intend to do about her, George?” “Well, it’s clear, isn’t it?” George said. “She’s very fond of me. Anyone can see that. And didn’t you order me to marry her, and don’t I always obey you?”... “Things have changed since then,” his father said, frowning(皱眉). “Sedley’s business is not doing well. I’m not sure that he can pay the money we agreed on for the marriage settlement . In fact, unless Sedley can pay me ten thousand pounds now, there will be no marriage between you and Amelia Sedley.” 24. How did George feel about Dobbin asking whether he was going to marry Amelia? A. Puzzled. B. Embarrassed. C. Annoyed. D. Hurt. 25. What did George do with the money Dobbin lent him? A. He gave it to Amelia as a present. B. He used it to pay off his debts. C. He lost it at a gambling house. D. He bought a gift for himself. 26. What did Mr Osborne think of George requesting money? A. It was worrying. B. It was disappointing. C. It was understandable. D. It was unreasonable. 27. What condition did Mr Osborne set for George’s marriage to Amelia? A. Amelia’s agreement. B. Ten thousand pounds from Sedley. C. Sedley’s business success. D. George’s obedience to him. 02 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市六校联合体·期末联考) B Helen Uffner has dressed Broadway, Hollywood and TV shows for more than 40 years. But high-rise developers and Amazon distribution centers are making it impossible to store her extraordinary vintage(古董衫)collection. Helen Uffner began her love with old clothes as a young teenager, troubling her father, who worried that people would think he could not afford proper clothes for his daughter. With the prospect(前景)of a career in period fashion lacking promise, she joined a management consultancy after college. But soon she decided to monetize(把……转换成货币)her passion. Over the next 40 years, Helen Uffner established a celebrated business renting out vintage clothes. Initially, she ran the business out of her apartment. By the late 1990s, she moved to a 6,000-square-foot space in the clothing district. Challenges began in 2006, when the landlord was selling the building and wanted her out. At the same time commercial rents were increasing sharply and the city’s clothing industry had all but disappeared. Eventually, in 2008, Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing moved to Long Island City. The transition was not easy. But by 2018, Helen Uffner found herself in the same trouble. She ultimately settled into another space only to face the drama all over again—her current building is planned for being torn down to make room for the construction of a high-rise. While COVID-19 has reduced the price of office renting, vast warehouse space of the kind Helen Uffner needs is at a premium because of the demand coming from Amazon and other e-commerce sites. Now in her 70s, Helen Uffner has found the prospect of moving for a fourth time especially tough. “I have been making the joke that the emperor has no clothes,” Helen Uffner said, “because who will actually dress him.” 24. What was Helen’s father’s attitude toward her passion for old clothes? A. He felt nervous as her dream would cost a lot. B. He felt his daughter would be fascinated with fashion. C. He felt worried as people might think he couldn’t afford clothes for her. D. He felt angry as it would be a waste of time and money. 25. Why did Helen join a management consultancy after college? A. To lay the foundation for the pursuit of her ultimate goal. B. To monetize her passion for the clothing industry. C. To avoid the possible bad career prospect. D. To follow in the footsteps of her father. 26. What does the underlined phrase “at a premium” probably mean? A. Beyond reach B. On sale C. At rest D. Under guarantee 27. What does the joke made by Helen in the last paragraph mean? A. Nobody cares the appearance as survival matters most B. People are too shallow to admit their mistakes for pursuing money C. The art-related industry has been ignored in the urban development D. Her age kills her passion for the extraordinary vintage collection. 03 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·苏州市·期末统考) B It was May 1945 when what would become one of America’s most popular home-cooking techniques first entered the English dictionary. In her cookbook, How to Cook and Eat in Chinese, 55-year-old Chinese immigrant(移民)Chao Yang Buwei described a process common in her homeland, where cooks would cut meat and vegetables into small bites and tumble(翻滚)them rapidly together over heat. “The Chinese term for the technique, ch’ao, cannot be accurately translated into English,” Chao complained. For short, she decided, “We shall call it ‘stir-fry.’” The term soon made its way into the American language and has since taken on a life of its own. Chao came to cooking unexpectedly. A doctor by profession, she gave up her medical career to move to the United States in 1921 after her husband, the famed linguist(语言学家)Chao Yuanren, was offered a job at Harvard. Bored at home and only able to speak a little English, she turned to cooking dishes that reminded her of China: soups with mushrooms and pork flavored with soy sauce. She eventually agreed when a friend begged her to write a cookbook. Chao’s eldest daughter helped her translate recipes from Chinese to English, before her husband put the finishing touches on the language, often adding phrasing that even Chao recognized as awkward. This stylistic conflict resulted in a cookbook that Chao was “ashamed to have written,” as she declared in an author’s note. The cookbook succeeded, going into multiple printings by the end of 1945, though critics largely overlooked the anger in Chao’s words. English-language Chinese cookbooks had been published as far back as 1911 in the United States, but Chao’s was the first that refused to westernize Chinese cooking. She may have given America a well-worn phrase, but she knew that some aspects of the immigrant experience resist translation. Chao’s contribution to American food culture should have been enough to make her into headlines, but the New York Times did not even honor her with an obituary(讣告)upon her death. How many other cooking pioneers like Chao, immigrants who didn’t silence their difference in order to gain broad approval, still await rediscovery? 24. Which of the following is true about “chao”? A. It is a cooking technique used only in America. B. It quickly found a place in the American language. C. It was accurately translated into “stir-fry” by Chao. D. It means mixing together small pieces of materials. 25. What made Chao turn to traditional Chinese cooking? A. Her interest in cooking. B. Her profession as a doctor. C. Inadaptability to life in America. D. Encouragement from her husband. 26. What is most special about Chao’s cookbook? A. Consistency in writing style. B. Refusal to westernize Chinese cooking. C. Success in pleasing the American taste. D. Reflection of western culture. 27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Chao’s cookbook was largely overlooked by critics. B. Chao followed the same trend as other cookbook writers. C. Chao isn’t the only immigrant that deserves giving credit to. D. Chao gained popularity for her unwillingness to silence her differences. 04 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·无锡市·期末统考) B In 1969, I was five years old in Lynchburg, Virginia, a skinny black kid of somewhat poor village. At that time, what my villagers were watching was “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind — Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were walking on the Moon.” I always joined them with great interest. My father was a farmer who worked from dawn until dark, struggling to feed my family. But he always took pains to do all the things to make money for his children to experience different adventures and encourage us to run after our own dreams. After Neil Armstrong’s moon landing, all the kids in the neighborhood thought I would be an astronaut one day. But I didn’t see an astronaut like me, because family background did matter. I went on with this dream through a high school, and even a college. After graduation, I went to work for NASA. A friend of mine handed me an application and believed that I would be a great astronaut. Although I was lucky enough to be chosen, I didn’t know what it meant to be a real astronaut. In 2007, I was in Space Shuttle “Atlantis,” careening off the planet, traveling at 17,500 miles per hour, and eight and a half minutes later, the main engines cut off, and we were floating in space. My job on this mission was to install(安装)a laboratory for materials and human research, which the European team have been waiting for 10 year. I grabbed out the big module, using the robotic arm and attaching it to the space station. So, this moment happened. It was done and I had a big sigh of relief. In the space station, I could communicate with different people from all around the world. We had these people living and working together. Whether Russian or French, all these different people coexisted in harmony as one family. And so, when I looked up to space, I thought we all had to hold onto something until we finally came to the fantastic space. 24. Why did the author think it impossible to be an astronaut at first? A. He was a farmer. B. His family was poor. C. He was too young. D. His father was too tired. 25. What does the underlined phrase “careening off’ probably mean in paragraph 3? A. Thinking back to. B. Looking out of. C. Taking pictures of. D. Flying away from. 26. What can the author’s job be described as according to paragraph 4? A. Demanding and challenging. B. Rewarding and boring. C. Satisfying and motivating. D. Promising and amazing. 27. What message does the author want to express? A. Everyone is likely to become an astronaut. B. Parents are the best examples of their children. C. Different people can coexist in harmony as one family. D. Everyone should hold onto his dream, whether rich or poor. 05 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·常州市·期末统考) B In the day, the view of Wuzhen is dominated by white walls and brown wooden doors, but this scene changes in the night when the different lights in the water town create various stunning colors against the black sky. Of all the shops in Wuzhen, the workshop selling traditional handmade lanterns stands out the most during the night. The man behind these amazing creations is Gu Yeguang, a 53-year-old craftsman who was born into a family of lantern makers i Nanjing,Jiangsu province. Although Gu has spent nearly his entire life making lanterns, he has never grown weary of the profession, saying that getting to teach the craft to young people is what motivates him these days. To craft the frame of the lantern, Gu has to chop bamboo carefully into long and thin sticks before using a candle to scorch the areas that need to be manipulated. After bending the sticks, Gu binds the ends together and wraps the completed frame with paper. All these have to be done with great skills and rich experience. The lantern workshop is without doubt one of the most popular attractions in Wuzhen. According to Gu, the workshop would receive more than 100 people during its opening hours from 9 am to 5 pm during the peak summer season. To craft a simple round lantern costs 30 yuan($4.54). The more unique ones cost 50 yuan each. After a large group of people departs the workshop following their short class on lantern making, Gu returns to his seat and continues work on an intricate dragon-shaped creation. But before he could even pick up his tools, a small girl and her mother enter the space. “Mummy, mummy, I want a lantern!” the girl exclaims excitedly. Gu raises his head and gets back on his feet. “Sure, let’s get started then,” he says. “Let us-begin with this bamboo stick.” And with those few words he lights up the workshop, not with his lanterns but the child’s cherubic(天使般的)smile. 24. Why is Gu still committed to making lanterns? A. He wants to pass down the craft to the young generation. B. He has to earn enough money to support his family. C. He regards making lanterns as a family business. D. He masters better skills than others. 25. From paragraph 4 we can know making lanterns can be described as ________. A. interesting B. romantic C. significant D. demanding 26. With the scene in the last part, the writer most probably wants to imply ________. A. the busy life of Gu Yeguang B. the educational skill of GuYeguang C. the promising future of handmade lanterns D. the commercial value of handmade lanterns 27. What is the best title of the article? A. Buying handmade lanterns B. Lighting up people’s lives C. Making lanterns with young people D. Studying traditional Chinese culture 06 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通海安市·期末统考) B I was visiting my parents in 2003 when my mom came out of their room with a puzzled look on her face. She’d been listening to the radio and heard an interview with a best-selling author of young adult fantasy novels. The woman’s name was Tamora Pierce, the same as a young student my mom had taught nearly four decades before. The Internet should be able to tell us. I found the author’s website quickly. She was a popular writer of books. I clicked on the biography link to scan for references to Burlingame Junior High, where my mom had worked, and my heart began to excite when I spotted it at the bottom of the first section. Here was confirmation that my mother had taught a now-famous writer! But my eyes came to a stop reading the next paragraph, in which Pierce described writing her first fiction as a sixth grader. “The next year, as I was still scribbling(乱写)my own stories, my English teacher, Mrs. Jacobson, introduced me to the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien,” the biography read. “I got hooked on fantasy, and then on science fiction, and both made their way into my stories.” My mother’s name was Mary Jacobson. Within days, my dad had checked out all the Tamora Pierce books at the local library, and in one we found another surprise: a 1998 novel, which was dedicated(题献词)to “the teacher who shaped my life”. The teacher was Mary Jacobson. The dedication concluded, “A great teacher is above all other treasures.” This story made me see my mom differently. We knew she was a teacher, but we had no idea what kind of teacher she had been. She was just 24 when she taught Pierce. Until 2011, when she passed away, we did know who she was. 24. Why did the mother wear a puzzled look in Paragraph 1? A. The interviewee was a best-selling writer. B. The interviewee may be her former student. C. The author visited the parents unexpectedly. D. She was listening to the radio when the author arrived. 25. Searching for the information about Pierce, the author knew . A. the pride the mother took in Pierce. B. the mother’s preference for fantasy. C. the mother’s influence on Pierce and her gratitude. D. the hardship Pierce had suffered to become a writer. 26. Which of the following can best describe Jacobson? A. Devoted and grateful. B. Caring and demanding. C. Inspiring and respectable. D. Sympathetic and intelligent. 27. What’s the suitable title of the passage? A. An Ordinary Teacher Shaping A Famous Writer B. A Woman Writer with Gratitude for Her Teacher C. Pierce: From a Student Writer to a Fantasy Queen D. To Honor My Mother: A Creator of Famous Writers 07 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通启东市·期末统考) B For Cruz, who grew up in Peru’s mountainous region of Cuzco, fog represents a massive opportunity. As a boy, he had to hike for more than an hour every day across rough hills to collect water from the nearest source. But over time, he realized that during the rainy season, drops of water would gather in the large leaves of banana trees. One day, he and his father built a canal system with the leaves to collect water. He moved to Lima at the age of 25. Shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were suffering, Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005. The idea was to deploy the method he learned in his hometown on a larger, better-adapted scale, which would provide free, independently sourced and easily accessible water to those who needed it most. He began installing(安装)a traditional fog catcher model developed in the 1980s. The nonprofit provided the materials for free, and the community built the infrastructure(基础设施)themselves. At the highest point of Los Tres Miradores, there is a curious set of large structures that is like a fleet of ships in the sky. They are so-called “fog catchers”. The 40 fog catchers there provide enough water for 180 families, whether to bathe, clean, drink(after being filtered at home)or to irrigate crops on small garden patches. Supporters believe that fog catchers have the potential to improve water supply for communities around the world amid ever-challenging conditions. German researcher Lummerich says, “They are cheap, easy to construct. In a world searching for water supply systems, it is one important approach that can make an essential difference locally. It could make the difference between having water and not having water available.” There are some issues, however. For one, fog catchers require space, which is not always easy to come by in cities. At the same time, fog catchers must be properly cleaned and maintained to stay effective. Most crucially, appropriate climate conditions are required. Fog isn’t everywhere. 24. Why did Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005? A. To raise money for the poorest residents. B. To construct the infrastructure for the city. C. To build a canal system for his hometown. D. To offer water to people who need it badly. 25. What does the underlined word “deploy” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Employ. B. Abandon. C. Design. D. Explore. 26. What is the problem with fog catchers in urban areas? A. High expenses. B. Public opposition. C. Technical faults. D. Space limitation. 27. Which of the following would be a suitable title for the text? A. A practical application of fog catchers in cities B. The development of a climate organization C. A creative method of improving water supply D. The importance of infrastructure construction 08 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·泰州市·期末统考) B(原卷为A篇) My grandma passed away last week. My mum began the painful yet necessary task of sorting through her belongings. “Is there anything you want from grandma’s flat?” Mum texted me. “Her aloe(芦荟), please.” I required zero thinking time. Sometime around 1975, Grandma, always believing good things would happen in the future, received this plant as a gift, which she appreciated and placed in her doorway. It came from the local butcher. Five years later, my mum married the butcher’s son and had me. Grandma revealed to me this particular plant was a living relationship between the two families. And so was I. Recently, whenever we visited Grandma’s flat, I attempted to fix this concept in my children’s minds. “That was a gift your great-grandma bought your other great-grandma! It’s older than me!” Then my kids would nod and ask Grandma for a sweet. Numerous times, Grandma gave me cuttings or clippings of the plant, hoping I might raise my own and continue the legend. Yet, every time, my new branch died with my awful gardening skills. But that didn’t used to matter, because I could turn to Grandma, who would wait and accept my disturbance without becoming upset. Then I got another clipping and tried again. But now I can’t. So, I decided that the plant will go and live with Ann, my mother-in-law, who is a genius with a greenhouse. The plan is for Ann to keep hold of the original plant. In time, she can teach me how to deal with its cuttings properly, and then maybe one day I can settle the plant in my place. In the meantime, Ann will allocate(分配)clippings among my relatives, as Grandma used to do. My wife’s two sisters, for example, are both better at tending plants than I am, so it is quite imaginable that they, too, will offer cuttings of the plant to their partners, spreading this loving plant across my entire extended family. 24. Why did the author want his grandma’s aloe? A. He wanted to pass it down to others. B. He showed a preference for gardening. C. He had a pleasant memory of the plant. D. He received it as a gift from his grandma. 25. Which of the following best describes the author’s grandma? A. Optimistic and patient. B. Generous and helpful. C. Honest and fashionable. D. Humorous and skillful. 26. The author took the aloe to his mother-in-law to A. display his skills in gardening B. have the plant better cared for C. announce his grandma’s death D. protect the plant from dying out 27. What may be the best title for the text? A. Aloe: my family bond B. Aloe: a mysterious plant C. Grandma: my life coach D. Grandma: a lovely gardener 09 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·泰兴兴化市·期末统考) B(原卷为A篇) When school started on that warm August day, I threw myself into everything I did, including playing volleyball. I wanted to become beautiful, or at the very least, skinny. I stopped eating completely. Soon I began losing weight, which thrilled me, and I even grew to love the tiredness and light headaches that came with my poor diet, for those feelings meant that I was winning. As the season progressed, things had become tense between my head volleyball coach, Coach Smith, and me. She felt that something was wrong with my health. She talked with me about my eating and was angry that I wouldn’t listen to her when she tried to make me eat. She tried to persuade me in a determined way and so we fought constantly. Then my hunger started to affect my performance. I was so tired that practice and games were becoming a struggle. One afternoon, with hurt in her eyes, Coach Smith asked me what I had eaten and I told her nothing yet, but I was going to. She looked at me, disappointment in her eyes, knowing she couldn’t make me stop, and walked away. A couple of weeks later I attended a formal dinner for our volleyball team. I stood there as my coach managed to say something nice about me. I realized then that I had ruined my senior year by being disrespectful, and I had probably ruined hers as well. So that evening I wrote her a letter apologizing and thanking her. Then one Saturday, as I was reading in the library, I felt someone gently take my arm and say softly, “Lynn Jones, how are you doing?” I looked up and saw the familiar face. “Thanks for the letter,” she said. “It meant a lot.” When I think of a coach, I think of someone above me, someone who gives instruction—not a friend. But Coach Smith is different, and, like any other good friend, she dealt with my problem in a determined way even when I hated her for it at that time. I didn’t deserve her kindness, but she gave it anyway. I will forever be grateful for her help, and now for her friendship. 24. The author fought with Coach Smith because ________. A. she refused to go on a diet B. she caused failure of her team C. she changed the training course D. she kept her idea of losing weight 25. Why did the author write a letter to Coach Smith? A. She felt sorry for eating too little food. B. She desired to improve her performance. C. She was grateful for Smith’s care for her health. D. She wanted to build a close relationship with Smith. 26. Which of the following can best describe Smith? A. Ambitious and patient. B. Caring and devoted. C. Enthusiastic and generous. D. Courageous and calm. 27. What is the best title for the passage? A. Unexpected Friendship B. A Fight with My Coach C. A Strict Volleyball Coach D. My Way of Losing Weight 10 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·泰兴兴化市·期末统考) C Sustained Silent Reading(SSR)is the practice of providing a short period of class time for students to read silently whatever they choose according to their interests.SSR programs can be offered at actually any grade level. However,it takes a great deal of time,effort,and know-how to put a successful SSR program into operation. I first recognized this when I was a high school teacher twenty years ago. Though some of my students were happy to be allowed to select and read books in class, many never truly dived into their reading. I knew that there must be ways to improve the implementation(实施)of my SSR program, but I wasn't sure what they were. Years later, when I returned to the University of Southern California, I began analyzing a large sample of SSR studies to determine what made them effective and found that successful programs shared five key factors: easy access to reading materials, sufficiently interesting materials, teachers' encouragement, follow-up activities and reading at least twice a week. In fact, only when teachers follow specific guidelines do these programs achieve their full potential. Having learned this, I decided to create an “ideal" SSR program for my students by employing the five factors above. At the same time, another high school in our district also made the decision to offer students SSR time each day. However, having no knowledge of the five factors, the teachers simply asked their students to “read anything for fifteen minutes." The result was that the students at my school outperformed(胜过)the other school in four areas: reading comprehension, positive attitudes toward reading, frequency of after-school pleasure reading, and use of a wider range of reading sources. I shared my findings with the other school's staff members. Since then, both schools have experienced the positive benefits of SSR. Today,I have given many lectures at a wide variety of schools where teachers are eager to learn “how-to" methods for developing programs that will motivate their students to become hooked on reading.They ask a variety of excellent questions and I have never been bored of answering them. 24. What do we know about the SSR program from Paragraph 1? A. It's an after-class reading program. B. It suits students of all grade levels. C. It requires teachers to select books according to their interest. D. It's easy to conduct the SSR program successfully in practice. 25. Years later the author’s studies of SSR showed that . A. fifteen minutes’ reading a week was enough. B. successful SSR programs relied on five key factors. C. easy reading materials made SSR programs effective. D. students' potential could be achieved through reading. 26. The author's “ideal” SSR program helps his students perform better in . A. positive life attitudes B. great interest in studying C. understanding abilities in reading D. owning wider studying sources 27. The author writes the passage to . A. introduce his specific progress in studying SSR B. tell readers about his SSR teaching experience C. talk about his confusion about teaching reading D. share the “how-to” of Sustained Silent Reading 11 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·宿迁市·期末统考) B I’m in the area of Noailles in Marseille, France’s second largest city and its main trade seaport. Some small shops sell vegetables, meat, and, it seems, all the spices of the Middle East. In addition to French, languages spoken on the busy streets include Arabic and African French. It all adds up to one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Europe. Close to the downtown street, I discover an Algerian restaurant, whose owner makes his signature dish-couscous with barley, not the usual wheat, using a recipe that hasn’t changed since the 1920s. Couscous is an necessary part of Marseille culture. The dish was added to the UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. To be honest, before I travelled here, couscous had not been the first meal that came to mind when I thought of Marseille. It was bouillabaisse, the rich soup with olive oil, garlic and saffron. I imagined enjoying it at a small portside cafe. This was clearly a romantic fantasy. For one thing, there are no small cafes at historic city. For another, the restaurants do serve bouillabaisse, but when I see the price at one place I am shocked: 69 euros! No bowl of soup should cost that much. I give up and end up two streets away from the old harbor in a new restaurant, Ourea. For 28 euros, Chef Matthieu Roche serves a three-course lunch that includes tuna steaks and couscous. More and more young, talented people are discovering that Marseille is an ideal place to live. There is also a growing number of Parisians moving here every year. Tired of the rush and expense of life in larger cities, the newcomers come looking for the more relaxed Mediterranean way of life. Walking through these contrasting neighborhoods of Marseille. I think about the distinct communities here living in the same neighborhoods — together, side by side, but not mixed. They may also feel they are Marseillais first regardless of nationalities. 24. Which word can best describe Marseille according to the first paragraph? A. Remote. B. Commercial. C. Industrial. D. Inland. 25. What made the author leave the Algerian restaurant? A. The unreasonable charge. B. The unbearable flavor. C. The unsatisfying service. D. The noisy atmosphere. 26. Why do the newcomers choose Marseille rather than other big cities? A. To make a fortune. B. To experience a dish. C. To learn a language. D. To live a leisurely life. 27. In which column of a magazine can we probably read the text? A. Fashion. B. Food. C. Trade. D. Travel. 12 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·宿迁市·期末统考) B(原卷为C篇) The Civil Aviation Administration of China(CAAC)confirmed on Monday that a Boeing 737 passenger plane with 132 aboard crashed in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The CAAC has activated an emergency mechanism and sent a working group to the scene. The crash site of the Chinese passenger plane was located at Molang Village, Langnan Town in Tengxian County, Wuzhou City in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to the local emergency department. The Wuzhou City Fire Rescue Detachment immediately dispatched 23 fire trucks and 117 fire rescue personnel to the site. The Guangxi Fire Rescue Corps launched an emergency plan and reinforced 538 fire rescue personnel from nearby detachments for further help. The forest fire bureau has deployed 450 firefighters stationed in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, and Guilin in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to the scene. China Eastern Airlines has grounded all Boeing 737-800 aircraft after the crash, company officials said. Rescuers are making all-out efforts to retrieve(检索、找回)the black boxes of a passenger plane with 132 people aboard that crashed in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region Monday afternoon, an official with the Civil Aviation Administration of China said Tuesday night. The plane was severely damaged and the investigation is very difficult, Zhu Tao, head of CAAC aviation safety office, told a press briefing. At present, the investigation team is carrying out a full search in accordance with the procedures, with rescuers exploring the crash site and going all out to search the black boxes, Zhu said. The team is also thoroughly investigating other aspects, including flight, maintenance, air traffic control, meteorology(气象学), aircraft design and manufacturing, Zhu said. Based on known information, the authorities do not yet have a clear clue to the cause of the passenger plane crash, the official said. 24. Which of the following is NOT the measures taken by the local authority after the plane crashed? A. The Guangxi Fire Rescue Corps launched an emergency plan. B. The Guangxi Fire Rescue Corps reinforced 538 fire rescue personnel from nearby detachments for further help. C. The forest fire bureau has deployed 450 firefighters stationed in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, and Guilin in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to the scene. D. The CAAC has activated an emergency mechanism and sent a working group to the scene. 25. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Protest. B. Stop. C. Donate. D. Locate. 26. What can we infer from this passage? A. There were altogether 655 fire rescue personnel to provide help. B. Rescuers have retrieved the black boxes. C. Meteorology, maintenance, flight and air traffic control is the key factor that leads to the crash. D. The clue of the cause has yet to be found. 27. Which type of passage is this article taken from? A. A newspaper. B. A textbook. C. A science magazine. D. A biological journal. 13 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·徐州市·期末统考) B A former starchitect(明星建筑师)who designed villas for Pakistan’s celebrities now rebuilds villages completely destroyed by natural disasters. October 2005, a catastrophic earthquake claiming some 79, 000 people in Pakistan reduced the villages to ruins in mud. Yasmeen Lari, a then-65-year-old architect was there to help lead the reconstruction of settlements. Working with volunteer architects and engineers from Pakistan and abroad, she started drawing plans for earthquake-resistant homes. Over the following decades, Lari designed various houses and devices inside. Lari’s shelters, inspired by traditional designs and made with sustainable materials such as bamboo, mud and lime(石灰)that are sourced locally first, can better withstand disasters. Bamboo homes on stilts(柱子)allow water to flow through, while cross-bracing(交叉支撑)provides strength and flexibility during earthquakes. Lari’s insistence on low-cost, zero-waste and zero-carbon buildings reflects her commitment to the planet. This sustainable inspiration has fuelled many of Lari’s designs, which now include household innovations. For instance, more than 80, 000 of her well-received limecrete and smokeless cookstoves were built. The device, which won a UN World Habitat Prize in 2018, costs about E8 to make and is fuelled with agricultural waste. The stoves stand higher than flood levels, making them safer than smoky, open cooking fires on the ground. Now at age 83, Lari is still fizzing with ideas about zero-carbon designs, skills building and self-sustaining villages. 24. Which can best describe Yasmeen Lari? A. Insistent and conventional. B. Productive and stubborn. C. Innovative and committed. D. Economical and academic. 25. What is an advantage of Lari’s shelters? A. They accommodate homeless villagers. B. They are all made of local materials. C. They follow traditional designs. D. They are resistant to earthquakes. 26. What do we know about the stove Lari designed? A. It costs a lot. B. It generates smoke. C. It gains popularity. D. It burns animal waste. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. From architect to humanitarian B. The greatest architect ever C. Rebuilding destroyed villages D. Designing household devices 14 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·淮安市·期末统考) B Visitors won’t find many straight rows in the organic garden at Martin Luther King Middle School in Berkeley, California. Sometimes the beds look like hearts, eyes, question marks or a rainbow. And then there’s the lovely drainage ditch(水沟), called the “Middle River,” which laughing, muddy students carved right down the center of their one-acre land. As he looks around, Kelsey Siegel, the young teacher in charge of the garden, can’t help but smile. “So many of the youth we work with have grown up in front of TV and video games; they haven’t really had this experience of playing in the mud and water,” he notes. The schoolyard farm “fills in something that’s missing in their lives.” Before they planted their garden five years ago with the help of highly-praised chef Alice Waters, few of the students at this multicultural Northern California school had even tasted vine-ripened(藤熟的)tomatoes, let alone raised them seedlings. Teachers worried that some children weren’t eating enough fresh fruits and vegetables at home, and the school wasn’t much help either: Like many state campuses, King replaced its hot-meal cafeteria years ago with a more cost-effective outdoor “snack-shack(小吃棚).” For Waters, the founder of Berkeley’s Chez Panisse restaurant, the thought of children having to rely on such reheated junk—right in her own backyard—was too much to stomach. The small, visionary(有远见卓识的)woman is widely regarded as the Julia Child of organic cuisine in America, the person who’s taught millions the joy of cooking simple dishes with locally grown, chemical-free produce. Waters remembers poking(戳)at mystery food in her school cafeteria as a kid. But today, she says, the spread of vending machines and fast food in America’s schools has become downright evil. “What is it, one in three kids is overweight now? It’s just horrifying,” she sighs, drinking mineral water at a quiet table downstairs in her hugely popular restaurant, about a mile from the King campus “I don’t know what has to happen before we wake up.” 24. What does paragraph 1 highlight? A. Students’ creativity in farming the schoolyard. B. Students’ knowledge of building the schoolyard. C. The strange look of the organic garden. D. The nice environment of the organic garden. 25. The garden has a(n)________ impact on students. A. unnoticeable B. predictable C. modest D. far-reaching 26. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Waters preferred fast-food to her school’s mystery food. B. Waters is indifferent to what is happening to children. C. Waters has taught people to grow organic plants. D. Waters is deeply concerned about students’ diet and health. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Field of dreams B. Garden of pleasure C. Junk-free restaurant D. Cost-effective campus 15 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市五校联盟·期末联考) B I got the opportunity to pursue an unmatchable educational vision at Stanford University. I was flooded with feelings of relief and excitement. It was a miracle that the American Dream had exposed its colors in my favor. Upon arrival at the campus, ambition burned within me. I imagined becoming President of the Student Union, a member of Cardinal Calypso, and so on. I wanted Stanford to be a place for me to really learn about the vast world. I was extremely occupied beyond the classroom. As an active member of nearly twelve VSOs(Voluntary Service Overseas), I could hardly focus on my study. Ultimately, my academic journey at Stanford was characterized by a lack of consistency(连贯性). The letter informing me of my academic suspension(停学)did not come as a surprise. I knew I would have to face consequences. Fortunately, Infomineo, a research organization, offered me the opportunity to complete a six-month internship(实习). This experience has done wonders for me, giving me insight into who I am, what I want to do, where I want to be, and how I can get there. I should have known that the freshman year is about testing out courses and extra-curriculars, and that each decision should end up helping me in the future. Most significantly, I’ve learned big changes are born of little consistencies. This is what I will carry for the rest of my life, especially at Stanford University. Consistently attending professors’ classes or routinely setting aside time to review notes outside the classroom. This is where I stand now, and ready to tackle Stanford again. This time, with clearer sight of how to accomplish my goals, I feel that I have detected and revealed a new power within me. 24. How did the author feel when arriving at Stanford? A. Nervous and excited. B. Confused and relieved. C. Thankful and curious. D. Hopeful and ambitious. 25. What happened to the author at Stanford? A. He succeeded in establishing voluntary groups. B. He was rejected by the Student Union. C. He didn’t meet academic requirements. D. He was burdened with heavy schoolwork. 26. Which of the following best describes the author’s internship experience? A. Fruitless. B. Painful. C. Demanding. D. Beneficial. 27. What lesson has the author learned? A. Changes promote progress. B. Dreams work wonders. C. Opportunities favor the prepared mind. D. Consistencies are of great significance and can make a difference. 16 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市多校·期末联考) B(原卷为C篇) Standing in my office 25 years ago was a young astronomer. She had an incredible request that my team revise our software to do something beyond our design, and risk breaking it. All to carry out a seemingly impossible experiment — to prove that a massive black hole existed in our Milky Way. My initial “no way” gradually gave way in the face of her cheerful but unshakable determination. It was my first encounter with Andrea Ghez, one of the winners of Nobel Prize in Physics 2020. For 25 years Andrea has been searching for evidence of a black hole at the heart of our galaxy. But the work has been defined by technology. Scientific equipment was never designed to meet Andrea's need — analyzing the image data at superspeed. But she was not to give in and our team just made the changes. And it worked! It was extremely hard and time-consuming, but Andrea persisted. Out of that effort came the first evidence of stars orbiting a black hole. Andrea is fond of owing her success to the interaction between astronomers and engineers responding to the challenge. Science questions generate new technology and new technology generates new science. Andrea has always pioneered in this virtuous cycle(良性循环). She created UCLA Galactic Centre to promote research and technical developments. Today, Andrea received the highest scientific recognition. But as she would be the very first to knowledge, this success represents the combined efforts of so many. From the theoretical prediction Albert Einstein, through the amazing telescopes and observatory locations, to the technical workers it is the product of thousands. But in my eyes, it was just one person that had the persistence and focus to make the idea happen that person is my friend and longtime colleague the one who refused to take "no" for an answer Andrea Ghez. 24. Why did Andrea Ghez pay the first visit to the author? A. To appreciate a software design. B. To demand a software revision. C. To conduct an astronomy research. D. To promote a high-tech product. 25. What has Andrea Ghez been persisting in? A. Carrying out outer space experiment. B. Developing superspeed equipment. C. Looking for evidence of a black hole. D. Searching for new stars in the galaxy. 26. Which of the following best describes Andrea Ghezi? A. Pioneering and appreciative. B. Artistic and reserved. C. Determined and disciplined. D. Innovative and controlling. 27. What does the author think of Andrea Ghez? A. Average B. Fashionable. C. Troublesome. D. Admirable. 17 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市大丰区新丰中学等五校·期末联考) B A donation by a famous writer has helped start an effort, called the United States of Readers, to help poor children read more books. The classroom programme is being launched by Scholastic Book Clubs with a donation of $1.5 million from the writer James Patterson. Scholastic announced the programme recently, aiming to bring books to 32,000 poor children who are in kindergarten to eighth grade. Judy Newman, president of Scholastic Book Clubs, said that in many communities people don’t have enough money to buy books. So her company “needed to come up with an alternative to our tried-and-true model, because every child needs to be able to choose and own books, and see themselves as a reader!” Scholastic is a large publisher of books for children and educational materials. Its goal is to get books into schools to increase literacy. The company has publishing rights in the U.S. for books like the Harry Potter and Hunger Games series. A gift from Patterson helped start the new programme. He is credited with selling millions of books. He has already donated more than $10 million to teachers and students through Scholastic. He said that he has supported literacy for many years. He believes reading skills are important for the country. “In many cases, kids simply need access to books— and especially books they want to read— to fall in love with reading, characters, and stories.” Patterson added that the programme “will bring books to those schools and communities that need them the most, and ones that we haven’t served before.” Scholastic describes the programme on its website. It says the United States of Reader programme targets children in schools serving poor communities. The company said it has chosen a limited number of schools to take part this year but hopes to expand the programme in the coming years. 24. Who of the following is the target of the United States of Readers? A. Teenagers who like literature very much. B. Children from less developed countries. C. Schools and communities that have worked together before. D. Children in urgent need of books in lower grades in backward areas. 25. In Judy Newman’s opinion, what is the main problem to be solved by the future model? A. Attacting more donated books. B. Expanding the number of books. C. Meeting children’s personalized needs. D. Developing students’ reading ability. 26. What is the goal of Scholastic Book Clubs? A. To translate foreign works. B. To help students promote literacy. C. To explore new reading patterns. D. To recommend excellent children’s writers. 27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To entertain poor children. B. To advertise for new books. C. To introduce a new reading programme. D. To criticize the traditional teaching model. 18 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城中学·期末校考) B When the semester ended, I returned home. In a few weeks BYU would post grades; then I’d know if I could return in the fall. I filled my journals with promises that I would stay out of the junkyard. I needed money so I went to get my old job back, at Stokes. I turned up at the busiest hour in the afternoon when I knew they’d be understaffed, and sure enough, the manager was bagging groceries when I found him. I asked if he’d like me to do that, and he looked at me for all of three seconds, and then lifted his apron over his head and handed it to me. Dad was waiting for me when I came through the back door. He saw the apron and said, “You’re working for me this summer.” “I’m working at Stokes,” I said. His voice was raised. “This is your family. You belong here.” There was no one on his crew since my brothers had gone. He had to do everything all by himself. Dad’s face was haggard, his eyes bloodshot. But that determination was etched(流露出)into his face. It was in his voice, in the harshness of it. He had to win this standoff(对峙). But I couldn’t do the job, because to do it would be to slide backward. I had moved home, to my old room, to my old life. If I went back to working for Dad, to waking up every morning and pulling on steel toed boots and trudging(跋涉)out to the junkyard, it would be as if the last four months had never happened, as if I had never left. When I’d told Dad that I planned to go back to college, he’d said a woman’s place was in the home that I should be learning about herbs — “God’s pharmacy(药房)” he’d call it — so I could take over for Mother. My memories of the university faded quickly. The scratch of pencils on paper, the clack of a projector moving to the next slide, the peal of the bells signaling the end of the class — all were drowned out by the clatter of iron and the role of diesel engines after a month in the junkyard. BYU seemed like a dream, something I had created by magic. Now I was awake. 24. Why did the author turn up at the busiest hour at Stokes? A. Because she was expelled from college and planned to work at Stokes. B. Because she could save money by buying stuff at a discount in the afternoon. C. Because she would have a better chance to get the job. D. Because her dad asked her to get an apron for him from Stokes in the afternoon. 25. The underlined word “haggard” is closest in meaning to A. tired B. excited C. indifferent D. concerned 26. What was Dad’s attitude towards the author’s plan to go back to college A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Hesitant. D. Doubtful. 27. What can be learned from the passage? A. The author didn’t want to work for her dad mainly because it was too tiring at the junkyard. B. The author’s dad was poorly educated but he acknowledged the importance of education for girls. C. The author missed her university and wanted to embrace her new life. D. The author’s dad was disappointed because she didn’t choose medicine as her major. 19 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省响水中学·期末校考) B The 36-year-old Jia Juntingxian was born in Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, and was blind in both eyes due to congenital eye disease. She has shown athletic talent since childhood and was selected as a track and field athlete by Jiangxi Disabled Persons’ Federation. Although she can’t see the world, Jia breaks through the “immediate” obstacles again and again while running, letting the world see her. In her sports career, Jia has won 43 national and world-class sports medals. Among them, in 2016, she broke the world record and stood on the podium(领奖台)of the women’s T11-T13 4×100-meter relay event at the Rio Paralympics. In 2017, Jia retired and chose to become a teacher at a special education school. Just a year ago, she found out that two young brothers, with visual impairments(视觉障碍), wanted to be an athlete. They had never attended a special education school and never achieved their athletic dream. Jia could only help them attend a local special education school. The experience made her realize that these children living in remote areas may have little knowledge of special education. Even she didn’t know about such schools until late into her education. Therefore, she decided to become more involved with special education. Changing from a Paralympic competitor to a special education teacher, Jia said that there is no discomfort, “Because I understand the students as well as myself and know the inconveniences and difficulties of the children. I hope that every child is like a different seed.Through hard study, they can bravely realize their own life.” Jia also has paid close attention to the rights and interests of disabled people. In 2021, Jia proposed the construction of audible(听得见的)traffic signals for blind people. Her advice to local authorities on dog management has resulted in more indoor public places allowing the disabled to enter with their assistance dogs. Jia and her husband founded a massage(按摩)shop and currently employ 16 visually impaired people, with an average monthly salary of 3,500 yuan per person. Jia always believes that the world is a circle, as long as the love of others is constantly passed on, the whole society will be full of love! 24. What can we learn about Jia from the passage? A. She won 43 sports medals in her country. B. She was strong-minded despite her disability. C. She was good at sports at the age of 5 years old. D. She never won national and world-class sports medals. 25. What made Jia decide to occupy herself in special education? A. The high salary of special education. B. Her wish to enrich her life after sports. C. Local government’s need for special education. D. Her experience of helping two disabled brothers. 26. Which of the following best describes Jia’s job on special education? A. Boring and dangerous. B. Patient and generous. C. Humorous and brave. D. Devoted and selfless. 27. What did Jia do to help the disabled? A. She constructed audible traffic signals. B. She set up a massage shop on her own. C. She advised increasing indoor public places. D. She provided employment opportunity for the blind. 20 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省阜宁中学·期末校考) B Jim Metzner has spent nearly five decades documenting and sharing the sounds of the world, from immersive portraits of American cities to unforgettable moments with people and wildlife in varied places. Now more people will be able to hear more of the world through Metzner’s tape. The Library of Congress announced earlier this month that it has acquired the full body of his life’s work. The recordings include soundscapes of every description from around the world and interviews with scientists, artists and local people. Whereas many recordists focus entirely on a single subject—nature, music or science —Metzner’s recordings convey various human experiences accompanied by the vast range of sounds from the natural world. Metzner’s career began with a moment of realization in the 1970s, when he first ventured onto the campus of UMass Amherst equipped with a stereo recorder, microphone and ear phones. Metznerre called pushing the red button and hearing a lifelike symphony: a couple walking and talking nearby, a bicycle riding through gravel, a bird flying overhead, bells in the distance. “And I was going like, ‘Wow, this is amazing. What an extraordinary coincidence!’” he recalled. “But it wasn’t a coincidence--this stuff was happening all the time, I just hadn’t been paying attention to it. And it was the microphone and the recorder that said, ‘Wake up ... you live in a world of sound. Here it is.’And it was, like, handing it to me on a plate.” Metzner continued to focus on those moments over the years. Now in his 7Os, Metzner isn’t hanging up his microphone quite yet. He tells NPR he’s grateful to the Library of Congress for preserving his life’s work, which he describes as a deep honor. But he also wants to make sure it’s actually being heard, not just “buried in an archive(档案室).” He hopes more people will get to experience — and recognize the value -- of soundscapes, which he describes as “part of our natural heritage” and “the touchstones to our feelings.” “You can go to a museum and see Diane Arbus’ photographs. You can see Rene Magritte’s paintings,” he adds. “Why not soundscapes?” 24. What is special about Metzner’s recordings? A. They describe the interviews with local people. B. They convey sounds from human activities. C. They display sounds on different subjects. D. They focus entirely on a single subject. 25. What inspired Metzner to take up the recording career? A. A symphony he heard on the campus of UMass Amherst. B. A sound -rich moment on the campus of UMass Amherst. C. A realization that he was well equipped with recording devices. D. A coincidence that he happened to be waken up by the recorder. 26. Which aspect does Metzner value most about his life’s work? A. The Library of Congress has preserved it. B. It has recorded unforgettable moments. C. It can become our natural heritage. D. More people can actually hear it. 27. What does Metzner probably mean in the last paragraph? A. Soundscapes are every bit as much of an art form. B. More and more people choose to appreciate soundscapes. C. Photographs and paintings are recognized as natural heritage. D. The value of soundscapes deserves more recognition than others. ( 1 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题01 阅读理解（应用文&记叙文）（江苏专用） 说明：语篇标号(ABCD篇)和题目序号(21-35)仿新高考，旨在方便用户组卷(接下来的各专题不再加以 说明)。 01 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市江宁区·期末统考) A Four of the world’s greatest national parks Komodo Location: Indonesia; Area:1,733 km2 Home to the world’s largest lizard(蜥蜴), the Komodo dragon, Komodo National Park is made up of 29 islands. The park’s three main islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar make ideal destinations for divers, as the coral reefs support an amount of oceanic diversity. With over 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, and countless sea animals, this is an ideal spot to swim with whales, dolphins and more. Namib-Naukluft Location: Namibia; Area: 49,768 km2 In the world’s oldest desert, the landscape moves. The golden dunes shift as winds blow and seasons pass. Visitors come to explore the dunes and it can be a real adventure. You’ll need a permit and doctor’s letter to take on the longer hikes, but one-day hikes give anyone a chance to see more of the Namib. Tongariro Location: New Zealand; Area:795 km2 As New Zealand’s oldest national park, Tongariro National Park is home to three active volcanoes. And here’s the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a 19.4-kilometre hike that takes you across beautiful landscapes. This park also draws in skiers during the winter seasons. The biggest ski area, Whakapapa, covers 5.5k㎡2 and has 15 lifts in all. Teide Location: Tenerife, Spain; Area:190 km2 This park is home to Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain. With a height of 3,718 metres, Mount Teide is also the third largest volcanic structure on the planet. Besides, Teide National Park possesses unique plants. The most unusual among the 139 recorded species is red bugloss. 21. What can visitors do in Komodo National Park? A. Be surrounded by lizards. B. Go diving on its 29 islands. C. Encounter ocean life closely. D. Play with the Komodo dragon. 22. Which of the following parks is the biggest? A. Teide National Park. B. Komodo National Park. C. Tongariro National Park. D. Namib-Naukluft National Park. 23. What do the last two parks have in common? A. Both are perfect choices for skiers. B. Both are famous for their volcanoes. C. Both own more than 100 plant species. D. Both have the feature of golden dunes. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上最大的四个国家公园。 21.细节理解题。根据Komodo中的“With over 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, and countless sea animals, this is an ideal spot to swim with whales, dolphins and more.(这里有1000多种鱼类、260种珊瑚和数不清的海洋动物，是与鲸鱼、海豚等一起游泳的理想场所)”可知，游客在科莫多国家公园可以近距离接触海洋生物，故选C。 22.细节理解题。文章每一部分开头讲到“Komodo Location: Indonesia; Area:1,733 km2(Komodo地点：印度尼西亚；面积：1733平方公里)、Namib-Naukluft Location: Namibia; Area: 49,768 km2(Namib-Naukluft地点:纳米比亚；面积：49768平方公里)、Tongariro Location: New Zealand; Area:795 km2(Tongariro地点：新西兰；面积：795平方公里)以及Teide Location: Tenerife, Spain; Area:190 km2(Teide地点：西班牙特内里费岛；面积：190平方公里)”可知，Namib-Naukluft国家公园是最大的，故选D。 23.细节理解题。根据Tongariro中的“As New Zealand’s oldest national park, Tongariro National Park is home to three active volcanoes.(作为新西兰最古老的国家公园，Tongariro国家公园是三座活火山的所在地)”以及Teide中的“Mount Teide is also the third largest volcanic structure on the planet.(Teide山也是地球上第三大火山结构)”可知，最后两个公园有的共同点是两者都以火山闻名，故选B。 02 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市六校联合体·期末联考) A Easier is better with the Jitterbug. Get 70 percent off the easy-to-use Jitterbug Flip2 for the holidays! Plan as low as $14.99 per month. Easy to use Today, cell phones are hard to hear, difficult to dial and overloaded with features you may never use. That’s not the case with the Jitterbug Flip2. A large screen and big buttons make it easy to call family and friends, and the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear. Easy to enjoy Wherever you go, a built-in camera makes it easy and fun for you to capture and share your favorite memories. Plus, the flashlight and built-in magnifier help you see in dimly lit areas. Easy to be prepared Life has a way of being unpredictable, but you can be prepared in an uncertain or unsafe situation with urgent response service. Simply press the Urgent Response button to speak with a highly trained agent who can confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need, 24/7. Jitterbug Flip2 is one of the most affordable cell phones on the market and comes with reliable nationwide coverage. You can even keep your current landline or cell phone number. Powered by the nation’s most reliable wireless network. No long-term contracts. No cancellation fees. Limited time: 70 percent off offer ends 11/29. To order or learn more, call 18775670671 Available in store or online at : BestBuy, RITEAID, Walgreens 21. What is one of the selling points of this product? A. You can get help by pressing only one button. B. You don’t have to pay monthly fees after you buy it. C. You can get another flashlight if you buy this product. D. You can pay only $14,99 for the product on Christmas. 22. If Jim wants to get such a product with a discount, how should he do? A. Go to the store of Walgreens. B. Check the Amazon.com. C. Call the number on November 1. D. Go to the local service provider. 23. Who is this product most probably intended for? A. Young kids. B. Senior citizens. C. Emergency workers. D. Photographers. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。是关于一部新款手机的广告。 21.细节理解题。根据文章Easy to use这一部分中“Today, cell phones are hard to hear, difficult to dial and overloaded with features you may never use. That’s not the case with the Jitterbug Flip2. A large screen and big buttons make it easy to call family and friends, and the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear.(今天，手机听起来很难听，拨号很困难，而且有很多你可能永远用不到的功能。Jitterbug Flip2的情况并非如此。大屏幕和大按钮让你可以轻松地给家人和朋友打电话，强大的扬声器确保每一次对话都清晰响亮)”可知，这款手机最大的卖点就是通过一个按键就可以得到帮助，故选A。 22.细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Limited time: 70 percent off offer ends 11/29.(限时优惠：7折优惠11月29日结束)”以及倒数第二段“To order or learn more, call 18775670671(订购或了解更多信息，请致电1877567067)”可知，在11月1日前拨打电话订购可以获得优惠，故选C。 23.推理判断题。根据Easy to use这一部分中“A large screen and big buttons make it easy to call family and friends, and the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear.(大屏幕和大按钮让你可以轻松地给家人和朋友打电话，强大的扬声器确保每一次对话都清晰响亮)”以及Easy to enjoy部分中“Plus, the flashlight and built-in magnifier help you see in dimly lit areas.(此外，手电筒和内置放大镜可以帮助你在光线昏暗的地方看清东西)”可推知，超大屏幕、超大按钮以及内置放大镜都是老年人所设计的。所以此手机的销售群体就是老年人，故选B。 03 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市九中·期末校考) A Nobody says high school and college are easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books that can help to make dealing with school easier. Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley Do you have trouble remembering everything you are studying? Feel like you have too much on your plate? Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley may be for you. It is a bestseller on memory improvement. This book has strategies to help you learn faster while also teaching you to become more productive. Of course, having a good memory comes in handy outside of the classroom as well. Really, this is a great book for life in general. On Course by Skip Downing It is another book you will want to check out. In its eighth edition, the book provides you with self-assessment tools to help you identify what you need to change for academic success. It contains guided journal entries to help you with learning, responsibility, self-management, self-awareness and self-esteem. Students Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. Turabian Many students reach college and find that essay writing in college is very different from that in high school. Whether this is the case for you or you just want to improve your writing skills, you’ll want to check out Students Guide to Writing College Papers. It’s available on Kindle or in hardback or paperback forms. Right now, this one is in its fourth edition. The book covers writing your actual paper, citing sources and style. Even English majors can find a lot of helpful tips in this book. How to Become a Straight-A Student by Carl Newport The book will teach you different approaches and strategies to help you score better, but spend less time on studying, with a focus on studying smarter, not harder. It is available on Kindle and in audiobook(有声读物)and paperback forms. 21. What’s special about On Course? A. It is of great help even to English majors. B. It is the most popular one and sells the best. C. It mainly focuses on memory improvement. D. It helps you develop other qualities besides academic abilities. 22. What do Unlimited Memory and How to Become a Straight-A Student have in common? A. They have various forms. B. They are best-sellers. C. They focus on effective learning. D. They have been published many times. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To introduce some books to students. B. To encourage students to study harder. C. To make students interested in learning. D. To offer suggestions on writing skills. 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文，文章介绍了四本有助于学生学习的书籍。 21.细节理解题。根据On Course by Skip Downing部分中“In its eighth edition, the book provides you with self-assessment tools to help you identify what you need to change for academic success. It contains guided journal entries to help you with learning, responsibility, self-management, self-awareness and self-esteem.(在第八版中，这本书为你提供了自我评估工具，帮助你确定你需要改变什么才能取得学业上的成功。它包含指导日志条目，帮助你学习，责任，自我管理，自我意识和自尊)”可知，On Course这本书的特殊之处在于它可以帮助你发展除了学术能力之外的其他素质，故选D。 22.细节理解题。根据Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley部分中“This book has strategies to help you learn faster while also teaching you to become more productive.(这本书有一些策略可以帮助你更快地学习，同时也教你变得更有效率)”和How to Become a Straight-A Student by Carl Newport部分中“The book will teach you different approaches and strategies to help you score better, but spend less time on studying, with a focus on studying smarter, not harder.(这本书将教你不同的方法和策略来帮助你取得更好的成绩，但花更少的时间在学习上，重点是学习更聪明，而不是更难)”可知，这两本书的共同点是它们都关注有效率地学习，故选C。 23.推理判断题。根据文章内容，结合第一段中“Fortunately, there are books that can help to make dealing with school easier.(幸运的是，有一些书可以帮助你更容易地应对学校)”可知，文章的目的是介绍一些有助于学生学习的书籍，故选A。 04 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·苏州市·期末统考) A To whom it may concern, Please accept my application for the internship(实习)you posted through ABC College’s Career Services Office. I would love the opportunity to work as an editorial assistant for your company. After reading the job description, I believe I am a well-qualified candidate for the position. You state that you are looking for someone with strong writing skills for publishing press releases and other informational materials. As an English major, a writing tutor, and an editor of my school paper, I have considerable experience in both writing and editing and have built up a highly relevant skill set. And my attention to detail and commitment to a future career in the publishing business will make me an excellent editorial assistant. I meet your requirements that applicants should be both academically successful and resourceful. I am a double major with a 3.99GPA(平均学分绩点). I have demonstrated resourcefulness while working for Sarasota Reads, a program that involves discussing literature with children. For example, I have come up with numerous creative ways to engage them in the novels that we read together. I am confident that my writing skills, academic record, resourceful nature, and office experience make me a qualified candidate for an internship with your company. I have attached my résumé(简历), along with a recommendation from Jim Greenspan, . my supervisor(导师)at the Career Services Office. I would appreciate an interview opportunity to discuss a potential position with you further. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Annie 21. Whom might the letter be intended for? A. Interviewees. B. Employers. C. Journalists. D. Supervisors. 22. Which of the following qualifications does the applicant mention? A. Technical skills. B. Cultural backgrounds. C. Outgoing personality. D. Related experience. 23. What is the tone of this application letter? A. Emotional and simplified. B. Formal and sincere. C. Informal and detailed. D. Persuasive and humorous. 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章是一封Annie的求职信，信中介绍了她的个人经历、成绩等情况。 21.推理判断题。根据第一段“Please accept my application for the internship(实习)you posted through ABC College’s Career Services Office. I would love the opportunity to work as an editorial assistant for your company. After reading the job description, I believe I am a well-qualified candidate for the position.(请接受我通过ABC学院就业服务办公室寄来的实习申请。我希望能有机会在贵公司担任编辑助理。看了职位描述后，我相信我是这个职位的合适人选)”可推知，这封信是写给雇主的，故选B。 22.细节理解题。根据第二段“As an English major, a writing tutor, and an editor of my school paper, I have considerable experience in both writing and editing and have built up a highly relevant skill set.(作为一名英语专业的学生、写作导师和校报编辑，我在写作和编辑方面都有相当丰富的经验，并建立了一套高度相关的技能)”可知，申请人提到了相关经验，故选D。 23.推理判断题。根据最后一段“I am confident that my writing skills, academic record, resourceful nature, and office experience make me a qualified candidate for an internship with your company. I have attached my résumé(简历), along with a recommendation from Jim Greenspan, . my supervisor(导师)at the Career Services Office. I would appreciate an interview opportunity to discuss a potential position with you further. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.(我相信我的写作技巧、学习成绩、机智和办公室经验能使我成为贵公司实习的合格人选。我附上了我的简历，还有吉姆·格林斯潘的推荐信。我在就业服务办公室的导师。如果能给我面试的机会，我将非常感激。非常感谢您的时间和考虑)”结合文章是一封Annie的求职信，信中介绍了她的个人经历、成绩等情况。可推知，这封求职信的语气是正式、真诚的，故选B。 05 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·无锡市·期末统考) A For even the most city citizens, a quick escape into nature is always a welcome breath of fresh air. Try looking for an urban garden nearby—they often hide themselves just around the corner. Click here to know more of the coolest gardens in cities around the world. Sky Garden As London’s highest public garden, this social space offers splendid 360-degree views of the city. With a restaurant, observation decks and beautiful plant life, there is something for everyone in this city-center escape from urban life. The BeltLine In a massive, 22-mile loop(环线)around the city, the BeltLine connects many Atlanta neighborhoods with parks, trails, restaurants and art shows. Although it is still under construction, the sections that are open to the public act as alternative space to enjoy the outdoors. Jardins de Rubió i Lluch This walled, shady garden is in the courtyard of the historic Hospital de la Santa Creu. Decorated with lilac and mandarin trees—and string lights in the evenings — this small garden square is the perfect place to sip a coffee away from Barcelona’s crowded atmosphere. Dumbarton Oaks The garden at this historic estate in Georgetown was listed as one of the 10 best gardens in the world by National Geographic in 2014. It has both a formal, carefully manicured(修剪整齐的)garden as well as a naturalistic garden—allowing visitors the ability to choose what they want to see. 21. Where is the passage taken from? A. A magazine. B. A website. C. A newspaper. D. A book. 22. Which garden best suits people who enjoy overlooking the city? A. Sky Garden. B. The BeltLine. C. Jardins de Rubió i Lluch. D. Dumbarton Oaks. 23. What do the four gardens have in common? A. They are all mixtures of entertainment and art. B. They are all mixtures of urban and rural gardens. C. They are all good places for people to get close to nature. D. They are all quiet places for people to enjoy a relaxed dinner. 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个让人们远离城市，接近自然的花园。 21.推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Click here to know more of the coolest gardens in cities around the world.(点击此处了解更多世界各地城市中最酷的花园)”可推知，本篇文章来自一个网站，故选B项。 22.细节理解题。根据文章Sky Garden部分“As London’s highest public garden, this social space offers splendid 360-degree views of the city.(作为伦敦最高的公共花园，这个社交空间提供了城市360度的壮丽景色)”可知，天空花园最适合那些喜欢俯瞰城市的人，故选A项。 23.细节理解题。根据文章第一段“For even the most city citizens, a quick escape into nature is always a welcome breath of fresh air.(即使对大多数城市市民来说，逃离城市走进自然，呼吸新鲜的空气是受欢迎的)”可知，这四个花园都是人们亲近大自然的好地方，故选C项。 06 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·常州市·期末统考) A These local hot spots put the “win” in winter 1. Roasting s’mores at Backyard Bar It’s a dream backyard that encourages sitting outside with a glass of wine, ignoring the evening chill. Open Wednesday through Sunday. S’mores $12, cocktails $12-$14.(Warning: When the temperatures get close to freezing, outdoor service may be stopped. ) 2. Discover a comedian at Hotbug If you need to hear a few jokes, head to underground comedy, a stand-up show case held five nights each week at Hotbug. Underground Comedy takes place Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p. m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 p. m. Free. 3. Watch indoor movies for all ages at Metrobar Free outdoor movies have been a loved communal activity in D. C. for decades, but uncertain weather means that most series tend to wrap up before Labor day. But Metrobar, the outdoor bar is best known for the out-of-service Metro car sitting in the heart of its beer garden. Sundays at 3 p. m. Metrobar. Free. 4. Have a sound bath at Eaton It may seem like the last place you’d expect to find your happiness, but not if Artis Moon is your host. Each Thursday night, the healing guide takes over the yoga room at the Eaton wellness center. Thursdays at 7 p. m. Eaton,. $30. 5. Watch the poets spit rhymes at Busboys and Poets The Busboys and Poets’ 14th Street location feels like a warm embrace. Try your hand at a verse(章节)or a song or a five-minute set of stand-up comedy. There is no friendlier crowd. Tuesdays at 8 p. m. Busboys and Poets. $5. See Busboys and Poets’website for the full schedule. 21. If you arrive at this city on Wednesday with the temperatures getting close to freezing, which hot spot would be available? A. Backyard Bar. B. Hotbug. C. Metrobar D. Eaton. 22. What can you do at Busboys and Poets? A. Listen to comedy for free. B. Watch movies for free. C. Practice yoga. D. Try playing stand-up comedy. 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A market research report. B. A magazine column. C. An online news report. D. An official document. 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 【语篇导读】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了冬季的一些热门活动地点。 21.细节理解题。根据每个景点的开放日期可知，周三开放的只有1. Roasting s’mores at Backyard Bar和2. Discover a comedian at Hotbug，根据1. Roasting s’mores at Backyard Bar部分中的“Open Wednesday through Sunday. S’mores 12, cocktails 12-$14.(Warning: When the temperatures get close to freezing, outdoor service may be stopped. )(周三至周日开放。S'mores 12美元，鸡尾酒12-14 美元。(警告：当气温接近冰点时，室外服务可能会停止)”和2. Discover a comedian at Hotbug部分中的“Underground Comedy takes place Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p. m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 p. m. Free.(地下喜剧每周三、周四和周日晚上8点上演，周五和周六晚上11:30免费上演)”可知，如果你周三抵达这座城市，气温已接近冰点，你可以去Hotbug这个城市，故选B。 22.细节理解题。根据5. Watch the poets spit rhymes at Busboys and Poets部分中的“Try your hand at a verse(章节)or a song or a five-minute set of stand-up comedy.(尝试一下章节、一首歌曲或五分钟的单口喜剧)”可知，在Busboys and Poets你可以试着表演单口喜剧，故选D。 23.推理判断题。根据标题“These local hot spots put the “win” in winter(这些当地热点在冬季取得“胜利”)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了冬季的一些热门活动地点，包括在Backyard Bar享用烤棉花糖和鸡尾酒，在Hotbug举办的底下喜剧表演，在Metrobar举办的 户外电影放映，在Eaton举办的音疗浴和Busboys and Poets举办的诗歌朗诵活动可知，这些活动都是在冬季时可以享受的有趣的娱乐项目，由此可推知，这篇文章会出现在杂志专栏，故选B。 07 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省常州高级中学·期末考试) A In the Commonwealth Games England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate Olympics teams, unlike the Olympics where they compete together as Britain. What are the Commonwealth Games? The Commonwealth Games are held every four years between members of the Commonwealth of Nations—a group of independent countries, most of which used to be part of the Britain. The Games were first held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. The event was named the Commonwealth Games in 1978. The history of the Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games have been held every four years since they started and have grown much bigger. At the first Commonwealth Games, only 11 nations and 400 athletes were involved in six sports. For a long time, the Games only included individual sports such as athletics, boxing and swimming. In 1998, team sports such as cricket, hockey and netball were introduced. The Commonwealth Games have featured many fantastic feats and the athletes have broken a wide range of records. Paralympic progress At the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, Canadian athlete Chantal Petitclerc became the first athlete with a disability to win a gold medal in the wheelchair 800-meter race. She said, “It meant so much to me that the Commonwealth Games decided that a performance is a performance-and it doesn’t matter if you accomplish it in a wheelchair. Paralympic athletes continue to take part in the Commonwealth Cames’ main sports programs, and many have broken records and made history. 21. Which countries take part in the Commonwealth Games? A. Independent countries. B. Members of the Commonwealth of Nations. C. The former members of the Britain. D. All the countries from around the world. 22. How many sports were there at the first Commonwealth Games? A. 11. B. 4. C. 6. D. 400. 23. Why do Paralympic athletes compete in the Commonwealth Games? A. To make historic records. B. To enjoy sports programs with other athletes. C. To show their disabilities. D. To prove themselves with good performance. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英联邦运动会的历史以及残奥会的进展。 21.细节理解题。根据第一段“In the Commonwealth Games England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate Olympics teams, unlike the Olympics where they compete together as Britain.(在英联邦运动会上，英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰有各自的奥运代表队，而在奥运会上，他们是作为英国参赛)”可知，英联邦成员国参加英联邦运动会，故选B。 22.细节理解题。根据第三段“At the first Commonwealth Games, only 11 nations and 400 athletes were involved in six sports.(在第一届英联邦运动会上，只有11个国家和400名运动员参加了6个项目)”可知，第一届英联邦运动会有6个运动项目，故选C。 23.细节理解题。根据最后一段“Paralympic athletes continue to take part in the Commonwealth Cames’ main sports programs, and many have broken records and made history.(残奥运动员继续参加英联邦运动会的主要体育项目，许多人打破了记录，创造了历史)”可知，残奥会运动员参加英联邦运动会是为了用好的表现来证明自己，故选D。 08 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通海安市·期末统考) A We’re looking at the best Italian countryside escapes to help you find the ideal spot for your real Italian holiday.Basilicata Located in southern Italy, bordering Puglia, Basilicata holidays are all about wonderful hilltop towns waiting to be explored. Since this area is relatively unexplored, you’re in for untouched history at your fingertips. If you’re looking for a countryside escape off the beaten track, Basilicata offers an impressive mountain landscape.Tuscany Countryside Tuscany countryside holidays are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’ve all seen photos of the rolling hills, vineyards, and hilltop towns, but believe us when we say that nothing prepares you for experiencing the unique beauty of the Italian countryside in Tuscany firsthand.Umbria Countryside For a true Italian countryside, a visit to Umbria is in order. The historic hill towns date back to the Etruscan era, with many structures remaining untouched and authentic. Umbria holidays offer smaller towns that hold tradition close to their hearts and long winding roads in between, where the silence of the countryside is unmatched in any other part of Italy.Piedmont Countryside Situated on the border of Switzerland and France, Piedmont is about as picturesque as the Italian countryside gets. It is surrounded by three sides of the Alps, proud of some of the biggest glaciers and highest peaks in Italy. The attractively vast vineyards and rolling green hills, as well as the luxurious lakes of Orta and Maggiore, Piedmont countryside holidays offer Italian beauty at its finest. 21. Which place best suits people who enjoy the scenery of ice? A. Basilicata. B. Tuscany Countryside. C. Umbria Countryside. D. Piedmont Countryside. 22. In both Basilicata and Umbria Countryside visitors can see ________. A. something untouched for exploration. B. large areas of vineyards. C. rolling hills and hilltop towns. D. the photos of small towns. 23. Whom is the passage mainly intended for? A. Adventurers exploring the unknown. B. Customers wanting to enjoy grape wine. C. Tourists searching for countryside holidays. D. Researchers digging for ancient architecture. 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个意大利乡村度假胜地。 21.细节理解题。根据最后一段“It is surrounded by three sides of the Alps, proud of some of the biggest glaciers and highest peaks in Italy.(它被阿尔卑斯山三面环绕，拥有意大利最大的冰川和最高的山峰)”可知，Piedmont Countryside最适合欣赏冰景的人，故选D。 22.细节理解题。根据第二段“Since this area is relatively unexplored, you’re in for untouched history at your fingertips.(由于这一地区相对未被探索过，你可以在指尖上看到未被触及的历史)”以及倒数第二段“For a true Italian countryside, a visit to Umbria is in order. The historic hill towns date back to the Etruscan era, with many structures remaining untouched and authentic.(想要领略真正的意大利乡村，翁布里亚是你的好去处。历史悠久的山城可以追溯到伊特鲁里亚时代，许多建筑仍然完好无损，原封不动)”可知，在巴西利卡塔和翁布里亚乡村，游客都可以看到未被探索过的东西，故选A。 23.推理判断题。根据第一段“We’re looking at the best Italian countryside escapes to help you find the ideal spot for your real Italian holiday.(我们正在寻找最好的意大利乡村度假胜地，帮助你找到一个真正的意大利假期的理想地点)”可推知，这篇文章主要是写给寻找乡村度假的游客，故选C。 09 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通启东市·期末统考) A If you’re searching for a vacation spot that hits both your fix for city life and access to nature, Seattle is the perfect place to visit. Located in Washington, it’s home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the country.Space Needle You’ll get the opportunity to climb to a few levels of the observation tower and admire the impressive views of the Mississippi River and the mountains. You’ll also be able to visit the Loupe Lounge to enjoy a circling glass floor experience and seat on a Skyriser — an angled glass bench on the open-air observation deck.Underground History Tour This one-hour, small-group tour will take you into the fascinating world beneath Seattle’s streets. You’ll travel along the underground pathways constructed over a century ago and learn details about Seattle’s early history from your knowledgeable guide. You’ll hear stories of the Klondike Gold Rush, Skid Row and the area’s original inhabitants(居民).Seattle Harbor Cruise On this guided cruise, you’ll get a chance to admire the sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and learn more about the history of the city. You’ll head to Puget Sound to see a variety of wildlife in the inland body of water. The cruise comes with a full-service bar aboard where you can purchase cocktails, local wine, beer, snacks and much more while relaxing on the tour.Museum of Flight You can explore the fascinating exhibits of the Museum of Flight. Inside, you’ll find 175 aircraft and spacecraft, thousands of artefacts and rare photographs. You’ll learn about the history of flight from humble beginnings to the fighter planes of World War I and II. You can even step aboard a Boeing plan and view a space shuttle in the Aviation Pavilion. 21. Which place will help you learn about space adventure? A. Space Needle. B. Underground History Tour. C. Museum of Flight. D. Seattle Harbor Cruise. 22. What can visitors do on Seattle Harbor Cruise? A. Overlook from the Olympic Mountains. B. Enjoy various kinds of food and drink. C. See a variety of wildlife in deep oceans. D. Admire splendid views of the Mississippi. 23. What can you get in all the four tourist spots? A. Mental relaxation. B. Historical knowledge. C. A free guide. D. A flying experience. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了西雅图的四个度假胜地。 21.细节理解题。根据Museum of Flight部分“Inside, you’ll find 175 aircraft and spacecraft, thousands of artefacts and rare photographs. You’ll learn about the history of flight from humble beginnings to the fighter planes of World War I and II. You can even step aboard a Boeing plan and view a space shuttle in the Aviation Pavilion.(在里面，你会发现175架飞机和航天器，数千件文物和罕见的照片。你将了解从卑微的开始到第一次和第二次世界大战战斗机的飞行历史。你甚至可以登上波音公司的飞机，在航空馆观看航天飞机)”可知，Museum of Flight能帮助你了解太空冒险，故选C。 22.细节理解题。根据Seattle Harbor Cruise部分“The cruise comes with a full-service bar aboard where you can purchase cocktails, local wine, beer, snacks and much more while relaxing on the tour.(游轮上有一个提供全方位服务的酒吧，您可以在这里购买鸡尾酒、当地葡萄酒、啤酒、小吃等，同时在旅途中放松身心)”可知，在Seattle Harbor Cruise，游客可以享受各种各样的食物和饮料，故选B。 23.细节理解题。根据第一段“If you’re searching for a vacation spot that hits both your fix for city life and access to nature, Seattle is the perfect place to visit.(如果你正在寻找一个既能适应城市生活又能接触自然的度假胜地，西雅图是一个完美的旅游之地)”可知，在这四个旅游景点，你可以适应城市生活并接触自然，你能得到精神放松，故选A。 10 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·扬州市·期末统考) A Best Places for Your Vacation The following are the best places to spend your vacation. Thailand Thailand holidays offer the ideal mix of peace and adventure. The year-round tropical climate lends itself to the perfect paradise feel with white beach days and charming green jungles. To get into the local traditions, Chiang Mai is where you want to spend your holidays. Dubai Dubai holidays are all about luxury 5-star service. From shopping fever to fun family-filled activities and glorious historic architecture, Dubai is one of the best places to spend your holiday, with some of the best restaurants in the world dotted throughout the city offering fantastic views of the fireworks displays and white sands with warm clear waters. Maldives White soft sands, clear waters, and luxury service await on your Maldives holiday. Whether you’re looking for a fun water adventure, relaxing poolside with a cocktail, or a peaceful treatment, the private islands offer coral reefs and world-class diving, inviting you to enjoy the warm surrounding waters. Bali Bali, a small island to the south of Indonesia, is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it as a painted backdrop: tropical forests and the white beaches. Being a fascinating tourist attraction, it offers Western food, great shopping, surfing, sunsets and colorful nightlife. Visit sovereign. com to start planning your next luxury escape today! 21. Which destination will you choose if you want to spend your holiday with your children? A. Chiang Mai. B. Dubai. C. Maldives. D. Bali. 22. What do the four places have in common? A. Historic architecture. B. Beautiful beaches. C. Fireworks displays. D. Green jungles. 23. What is this text? A. An academic article. B. A research report. C. A tourism advertisement. D. A travel journal. 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个适合度假的好地方。 21.细节理解题。根据文章Dubai部分“From shopping fever to fun family-filled activities and glorious historic architecture, Dubai is one of the best places to spend your holiday, with some of the best restaurants in the world dotted throughout the city offering fantastic views of the fireworks displays and white sands with warm clear waters.(从购物热到充满乐趣的家庭活动和壮丽的历史建筑，迪拜是度假的最佳场所之一，世界上一些最好的餐厅遍布整个城市，可以欣赏到烟花表演和温暖清澈的白沙美景)”可知，Dubai的旅行包含充满乐趣的家庭活动，如果你想和孩子们一起度假的话，你将选择Dubai，故选B项。 22.细节理解题。根据文章Thailand部分“The year-round tropical climate lends itself to the perfect paradise feel with white beach days and charming green jungles.(全年的热带气候给人一种完美的天堂感觉，白色的海滩和迷人的绿色丛林)”，Dubai部分“From shopping fever to fun family-filled activities and glorious historic architecture, Dubai is one of the best places to spend your holiday, with some of the best restaurants in the world dotted throughout the city offering fantastic views of the fireworks displays and white sands with warm clear waters.(从购物热到充满乐趣的家庭活动和壮丽的历史建筑，迪拜是度假的最佳场所之一，世界上一些最好的餐厅遍布整个城市，可以欣赏到烟花表演和温暖清澈的白沙美景)”，Maldives部分“White soft sands, clear waters, and luxury service await on your Maldives holiday.(白色柔软的沙滩、清澈的海水和奢华的服务恭候您的马尔代夫假期)”及Bali部分“Being a fascinating tourist attraction, it offers Western food, great shopping, surfing, sunsets and colorful nightlife.(作为一个迷人的旅游景点，它提供西餐、购物、冲浪、日落和丰富多彩的夜生活)”可知，这四个地方都能享受美丽的海滨景色，故选B项。 23.推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The following are the best places to spend your vacation.(以下是度假的最佳地点)”和最后一段“Visit sovereign. com to start planning your next luxury escape today!(访问sovereign. com，今天就开始计划您的下一次豪华度假吧！)”可知，文章主要是为几个度假的地方做宣传，故本文是一篇旅游广告，故选C项。 11 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·宿迁市·期末统考) A PRACTITIONERS Jacqueline Felice de Almania(c.1322)highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials(证明)of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine. James Barry(c.1789 — 1865)was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man. Tan Yunxian(1461 — 1554)was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships(学徒期)with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. Rebecca Lee Crumpler(1831 — 1895)worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves. 21. What did Jacqueline and James have in common? A. Doing teaching jobs. B. Being hired as physicians. C. Performing surgery. D. Being banned from medicine. 22. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners? A. She wrote a book. B. She went through trials. C. She worked as a dentist. D. She had formal education. 23. Who was the first African American with a medical degree? A. Jacqueline Felice de Almania. B. Tan Yunxian. C. James Barry. D. Rebecca Lee Crumpler. 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四位从医人员的生平与事迹。 21.细节理解题。通过文章第一部分中的“Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery.(她出生于佛罗伦萨的一个犹太家庭，搬到巴黎当医生并做外科手术)”以及第二部分中的“She qualified as a surgeon in 1813(她获得了做外科医生的资格)”和“Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.(Barry于1859年退休，她以男人的身份生活和工作，从事了整个医学职业)”可知，Jacqueline和James的共同点是都有资格进行外科手术，故选C。 22.推理判断题。通读全文，再根据文章第三部分中的“Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician.(Tan写了一本书《女医生的故事》，描述了她作为一名医生的生活)”可推知，Tan与其他从业人员的不同之处在于她写了一本书，故选A。 23.细节理解题。通过文章第一部分中的“Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree.(四年后，她成为第一位获得医学学位的非裔美国女性)”可知，Rebecca Lee Crumpler是第一位获得医学学位的非裔美国人，故选D。 12 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·徐州市·期末统考) A The natural world is all around us, but sometimes it requires taking a step back from our daily lives to truly appreciate it. The escapes on this list allow you to gain some perspective and make you immersed in the landscapes. Big Five Bucket List, TANZANIA As one of the world’s most precious animal reserves, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge invites guests to put down their phones and refresh their mind. Through balcony views, visitors see up close to animals, like the Big Five lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros. Or experience the wonder from the air via hot air balloon. Wild Horses, GEORGIA Georgia has no coastline, only barrier islands. Cumberland Island remains a natural reserve along America’s National Seashores. It’s only accessible via boat, but once you’re on the island you can bicycle or walk to see the herds of wild horses, enjoy a day at the beach or wander around the ruins of the Dungeness Mansion. Jungle Ridgeline, HAWAII This jungle trail in Oahu goes deep into the lush where sunlight is scarce but adventure is not. Streams, animals and waterfalls surround you on your journey to the top of the crater(火山口). Leave time to jump into one of the pools for a swim, and enjoy the view from the Ka’au volcanic vent in peace. Maritime Microclimate, NEW ZEALAND Touring the 144 islands of this subtropical microclimate via sea allows visitors to enjoy themselves in the region’s history and natural beauty. Conservation areas, a maritime playground complete with penguins, dolphins and whales and rainforests are a welcome escape from daily lives. 21. In which destination can you get a bird’s-eye view? A. Jungle Ridgeline. B. Maritime Microclimate. C. Wild Horses D. Big Five Bucket List. 22. What do the four travel destinations have in common? A. Visitors can appreciate animals. B. Visitors can enjoy water sports. C. They are all along the coastline. D. They are located in the national park. 23. What type of writing is this text? A. A guide to adventurous travel plans. B. A proposal for wildlife reserve protection. C. An introduction to immersive scenic spots. D. A report of popular travel destinations. 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个让人可以沉浸式地欣赏自然的旅游景点。 21.细节理解题。根据Big Five Bucket List, TANZANIA中“Through balcony views, visitors see up close to animals, like the Big Five lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros. Or experience the wonder from the air via hot air balloon.(通过阳台景观，游客可以近距离观看动物，如非洲五霸：狮子、豹子、水牛、大象和犀牛。或者乘坐热气球从空中体验这一奇观)”可知，在这一目的地你可以鸟瞰景观，故选D项。 22.细节理解题。根据Big Five Bucket List, TANZANIA中“Through balcony views, visitors see up close to animals, like the Big Five lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros.(通过阳台景观，游客可以近距离观看动物，如非洲五霸：狮子、豹子、水牛、大象和犀牛)”、Wild Horses, GEORGIA中“It’s only accessible via boat, but once you’re on the island you can bicycle or walk to see the herds of wild horses, enjoy a day at the beach or wander around the ruins of the Dungeness Mansion.(它只能乘船到达，但一旦你到了岛上，你可以骑自行车或步行去看野马群，在海滩上享受一天的时光，或者在邓杰内斯公馆的废墟周围闲逛)”、Jungle Ridgeline, HAWAII中“Streams, animals and waterfalls surround you on your journey to the top of the crater(火山口).(在你到达火山口顶部的旅程中，溪流、动物和瀑布环绕着你)”和Maritime Microclimate, NEW ZEALAND中“Conservation areas, a maritime playground complete with penguins, dolphins and whales and rainforests are a welcome escape from daily lives.(保护区、有企鹅、海豚和鲸鱼的海上游乐场以及热带雨林是人们逃离日常生活的好去处)”可知，在这四个目的地游客都可以欣赏动物，故选A项。 23.推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“The natural world is all around us, but sometimes it requires taking a step back from our daily lives to truly appreciate it. The escapes on this list allow you to gain some perspective and make you immersed in the landscapes.(大自然就在我们身边，但有时需要从日常生活中退后一步才能真正欣赏它。这张清单上的度假地可以让你换个角度看问题，让你沉浸在风景中)”可知，文章是在介绍四个让人可以从日常生活中抽离，沉浸式地欣赏自然的旅游景点。因此，文章属于介绍沉浸式景点的文本，故选C项。 13 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·淮安市·期末统考) A Guernsey International Poetry Competition — Poems on the Move Your poem could be on show in 2024. Winning entries are displayed in two stages: 21 bus poems will be chosen, and the top 9 of these will take part in a second, larger exhibition, first at Guernsey Airport, then all over the island.How to enter ·Online by completing the online entry form and payment, at www.poemsonthemove.com. ·By email: PotM@guernseyliteraryfestival.com . ·By post: Poems on the Move 2024, Guernsey Literary Festival, PO Box 174, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK,GY1 3LG.Fees ·Entries are £4 per poem or 3 poems for £10. ·Fees are not refundable. ·Young People’s Poetry: Aged 11-17, entries FREERules ·Entries must be no longer than 14 lines and must be typed and fit on a single A4 page. ·Please do not write your name or age on the same sheet as your poems. ·Enter each poem on a separate page and enclose another separate sheet with your name, address, telephone number, email address, plus the title(s)of your poems. ·Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant and must never have been published, self-published, published on any public website or broadcast, nor winning or placed in any other competition. ·Closing date for receipt of entries: February15, 2024 The prize is open to anyone except those involved in organizing the competition. Winners will be contacted by March 5, 2024. Winning poems will be shown on Guernsey buses, and 9 of these poems will become part of the Poems on the Move exhibition, for no less than six months. 21. What should entrants do? A. Show their poems on the bus. B. Deliver their poems in person. C. Start entering after February 15, 2024. D. Have the poems typed as requested. 22. What is expected of the entries? A. They should be original. B. They must be over 14 lines. C. They should be around two pages long. D. They must be published works on any site. 23. Who is not entitled to the prize? A. A young man aged 16. B. A poet involved in the competition. C. A writer organizing the competition. D. A teacher writing a poem. 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了格恩西岛国际诗歌比赛的相关信息。 21.细节理解题。由Rules中“·Entries must be no longer than 14 lines and must be typed and fit on a single A4 page.(•参赛作品不得超过14行，且必须打印并放在一张A4纸上)”，“·Please do not write your name or age on the same sheet as your poems.(•请不要把你的名字或年龄写在诗的同一张纸上)”和“·Enter each poem on a separate page and enclose another separate sheet with your name, address, telephone number, email address, plus the title(s)of your poems.(•在单独的页面上输入每首诗，并附上另一张单独的表格，其中包含您的姓名、地址、电话号码、电子邮件地址以及诗的标题)”可知，参赛者应该按要求把诗打印出来，故选D项。 22.推理判断题。由Rules中“·Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant and must never have been published, self-published, published on any public website or broadcast, nor winning or placed in any other competition.(•参赛作品必须完全是参赛者的作品，不得发表、自行发表、在任何公共网站或广播上发表，也不得在任何其他比赛中获胜或参赛)”可知，参赛作品必须完全是参赛者的作品，不能是已经发表过或参过赛的作品，可得出参赛作品应该是原创的，故选A项。 23.细节理解题。由最后一段中“The prize is open to anyone except those involved in organizing the competition.(该奖项对任何人开放，参与组织比赛的人除外)”可知，参与组织比赛的人无权获奖，即组织比赛的作家无权获奖，故选C项。 14 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市五校联盟·期末联考) A Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Festival Store Plenty of people attend Laguna Beach Festival of Arts just to admire the works of art. However, for serious art buyers, attending early in the season means a lot, since excellent pieces often sell early. Weekday are less busy but there are fewer artists present. They often meet crowds in the evening that show up for the Pageant of the Masters. Fun Activities Part of the fun of the festival comes from the activities that go on during the event. Tours and workshops are available every day. Weekends are full of live music and special events. To get best value for the money you spend during the week, Thursday is the day to go for art talks by participating artists and evening jazz. Food & Drinks Food and drinks are sold at the snack bar, Tivoli Terrace cafe and restaurants are on site for more formal dining. Picnics are welcome during an talks or music shows and there are tables set up in the courtyard for you to enjoy your homemade or take-away food. But alcohol is forbidden here. On Thursdays, central tables are reserved for ticket holders. Cost of the Tickets Entrance admission: $60 per person(the Pageant of the Masters and live music shows included.) Joint pass: $120 per person(free of charge for all the performances.) Notes: Since there are many visitors on the weekends, the ticket office may be crowded. For faster service, call toll-free number 24 hours a day. For more information visit www.Langunabcachfestivalofarts.com 21. What should one intending to buy some good pieces of art in the festival do? A. Go there on weekdays. B. Turn to artists for advice. C. Go there as soon as it starts. D. Show up for the Pageant of the Masters. 22. What can all visitors do in the courtyard? A. Drink alcohol. B. Have a formal dinner. C. Appreciate music while eating. D. Eat at central tables as they like. 23. How much should a couple who want to see live music shows pay at least? A. $60 B. $120 C. $180 D. $240 【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B 【语篇导读】本文是应用文。文章是关于拉古纳海滩艺术节的相关情况的介绍。 21.细节理解题。根据Festival Store部分中“for serious art buyers, attending early in the season means a lot , since excellent pieces often sell early.(然而，对于认真的艺术品买家来说，在拍卖季早些到场意义重大，因为优秀的作品往往提前售出)”可知，如果想在艺术节上买到好艺术品，应该艺术节一开始就去，故选C。 22.细节理解题。根据Food & Drinks部分中“Picnics are welcome during talks or music shows and there are tables set up in the courtyard for you to enjoy your homemade or take-away food.(在讲座或音乐节目期间，野餐是受欢迎的，院子里还有桌子供你享用自制或外卖的食物)”可知， 游客可以在院子里边吃边欣赏音乐节目，故选C。 23.细节理解题。根据Cost of the Tickets部分中“Entrance admission: $60 per person(the Pageant of the Masters and live music shows included)”(门票是每人$60 ，可以观看大师表演和现场音乐表演)一对夫妻应该至少要2*$60=$120，故选B。 15 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市多校·期末联考) A The UNESCO World Heritage List is a prestigious honour awarded to sites of outstanding universal value around the world. Did you know there are 1,157 UNESCO World Heritage Sites spanning across 167 countries? We’ve picked out our top 4 for you to visit below. The Acropolis, Greece The Acropolis is an ancient castle that stands proud in the Greek city of Athens. Back in the fifth century BC after battle with the Persians, the plans of Pericles came to life under the influence of Pheidias, the sculptor. It then became a place for thought and art to flourish, where symbols of classical spirit and civilisation came alive. Historic centre of Rome, Italy According to Roman mythology, the Eternal City was founded in 753 BC and became the capital of the mighty Roman Empire. Rome is home to a number of attractions including the Forum, the Pantheon and the Colosseum! This World Heritage site contains the whole historic centre within the city walls and reflects the influence of the Renaissance and Baroque periods in making it one of Italy’s most popular cities. Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand The historic city of Ayutthaya in Thailand was founded around 1350 and was subsequently destroyed in the 18th century by the Burmese. What’s left today is the ruins and some key highlights include the Buddhist temples of Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. The area is home to the remains of tall prang(reliquary towers)and should not be missed. Cultural landscape of Bali, Indonesia The landscape in Bali is unlike anything else on Earth. Consisting of five rice terraces(梯田)and water temples covering 19,500 hectares, the cultural landscape takes your breath away. This site gains honour through an ancient farming ceremony dating back to the 9th century known as subak. This concept reflects the spirit, the human world and nature, also known as Tri Hita Karana. 21. What might have happened in Greece in the 5th century BC? A. Greece became famous for its castles. B. Pheidias became a sculptor. C. Greece fought against Persians. D. The Greek spirit disappeared. 22. What is subak? A. A rice terrace. B. A cultural landscape. C. A water temple. D. An agricultural ceremony. 23. Which of the following has the longest history? A. The Acropolis. B. The Eternal City. C. Ayutthaya. D. Tri Hita Karana. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了4个联合国教科文组织世界遗产：希腊的雅典卫城，意大利罗马的永恒之城，泰国大城府历史公园以及印尼巴厘岛的文化景观。 21.推理判断题。根据文章The Acropolis, Greece部分内容“Back in the fifth century BC after battle with the Persians, the plans of Pericles came to life under the influence of Pheidias, the sculptor.(公元前5世纪，在与波斯人的战争之后，伯里克利的计划在雕刻家菲迪亚斯的影响下得以实现)”可知，公元前5世纪，在与波斯人的战争之后，才实现了伯里克利的计划，由此可推知，公元前5世纪，希腊与波斯之间有可能发生了战争，故选C项。 22.细节理解题。根据文章Cultural landscape of Bali, Indonesia部分内容“This site gains honour through an ancient farming ceremony dating back to the 9th century known as subak. This concept reflects the spirit, the human world and nature, also known as Tri Hita Karana.(这个地方通过一个古老的农业仪式获得荣誉，这个仪式可以追溯到9世纪，被称为subak。这个概念反映了精神，人类世界和自然，也被称为三希塔卡拉纳)”可知，“subak”是一种农业仪式，故选D项。 23.细节理解题。根据文章Historic centre of Rome, Italy部分内容“the Eternal City was founded in 753 BC(永恒之城始建于公元前753年)”可知，永恒之城建于公元前753年，是列举出的世界遗产中拥有最长历史的，故选B项。 16 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市大丰区新丰中学等五校·期末联考) A CES is produced by the Consumer Technology Association known as the place where many companies launch their latest technology offerings. Here is a look at some of the top products presented at CES 2022. All-in-one communication Technology company Anker announced the launch of an “all-in-one” device designed to improve communications for employees working from home. The Anker Work B600 sits on top of the computer display like a traditional webcam. But it combines several elements of communication into one device that includes a camera, speaker, microphone and a light. AirSelfie camera Electronics maker AirSelfie launched its latest self-flying camera designed to take “selfie” pictures. The new device, called Air Pix, is a small, light camera that flies through the air and captures high-quality photographs and video. Air Pix can fly, frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand. Labrador’s assistive robot Robot maker Labrador announced its Retriever robot designed to hold things and, as its name suggests, also retrieve(找回)things. The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone. It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a users home. The Retriever is designed “to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home”. Self-driving tractor American-based farm equipment manufacturer John Deere presented a fully self-driving tractor equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields. Farmers can control the vehicle and see the tractor’s progress in real-time through a mobile device which is to help farmers do more work with less equipment and people. The company noted that such machines can help improve farming methods as the world’s population grows and food demand is expected to rise 50 percent by 2050. 21. Which operator’s product will teleworking staff be most interested in? A. Anker B. Airselfie C. Labrador D. John Deere 22. What kind of product can effectively help the elderly with mobility difficulties? A. The “all-in-one”device. B. Self-flying camera. C. Retriever robot D. The fully self-driving tractor. 23. What impact will self-driving tractors have on agriculture in the future? A. Improving products quality. B. Promoting agricultural modernization. C. Increasing agricultural investment. D. Reducing the environmental pollution. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。介绍了在美国举办的大型科技展，即国际消费电子展上一些公司的最新科技产品。 21.推理判断题。根据All-in-one communication部分第一句“Technology company Anker announced the launch of an “all-in-one” device designed to improve communications for employees working from home.(科技公司Anker宣布推出一款“一体式”设备，旨在改善员工在家工作时的沟通)”可知，这款多合一通讯工具很适合居家远程工作人员，即teleworking staff，故选A项。 22.推理判断题。根据Labrador’s assistive robot部分第一二句“Robot maker Labrador announced its Retriever robot designed to hold things and, as its name suggests, also retrieve(找回)things. The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone.(机器人制造商Labrador宣布，它的Retriever机器人被设计成可以拿东西，正如它的名字所暗示的那样，也可以取回东西。机器人可以通过语音命令或手机应用程序进行控制)”可知，这款机器人很适合行动不便的老年人，只需要语音控制，故选C项。 23.推理判断题。根据Self-driving tractor部分最后一句“The company noted that such machines can help improve farming methods as the world’s population grows and food demand is expected to rise 50 percent by 2050.(该公司指出，随着世界人口的增长，预计到2050年，粮食需求将增长50%，这种机器可以帮助改进耕作方法)”可知，这种机器能改进耕作方式，换言之，即促进耕作的现代化，故选B项。 17 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城中学·期末校考) A WELCOME TO DENTAL 2023 IMPLANT CENTER GRAND OPENING!! VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION 3317 E.10th ST., LONG BEACH Save this coupon(优惠券)and you can enjoy the maximum discount in our new office: Single tooth implant costs only $700!(A 10% discount of normal). Including implant, abutment and crown. *Due date: 03/31/24. Cannot be combined with insurance fees or other coupons. New patients only. NOW SERVING YOU IN THREE LOCATIONS! IRVINE: 39 Creek Road, Suite 210 LAGUNA NIGUEL: 30012 Crown Valley Pkwy, STEB Unlike traditional artificial teeth, which are removable, dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone and then topped with a restoration such as a dental crown. They feel much more natural than conventional alternatives. Additionally, dental implants can help to prevent bone deterioration(退化)that is caused by missing teeth. The bone begins to deteriorate when you lose a tooth because it is no longer being stimulated daily. This can lead to severe bone loss over time. But by placing dental implants into the jawbone, we can preserve this structure. If you’re missing one, two, or all of your teeth, we encourage you to visit our new office in Long Beach, or call(949)857-6757 to schedule your appointment. We would be happy to help you find the best treatment plan to restore your smile and help you enjoy better oral health soon! 21. What’s the restriction of the coupon? A. It is valid only on March 31st. B. It doesn’t support phone reservation. C. Only new patients can use it. D. It must be used with insurance fees. 22. Which is an advantage of dental implants? A. They cost little money. B. They preserve the jawbone. C. They can be easily removed. D. They prevent teeth missing. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To explain how to implant teeth. B. To introduce three implant centers. C. To advertise a newly opened dental center. D. To popularize the knowledge of oral health. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. C 【语篇导读】本文是应用文。为一则“牙科2023种植中心”的开业广告。 21.细节理解题。根据“Due date: 03/31/24. Cannot be combined with insurance fees or other coupons. New patients only.(截止日期:03/31/24。不能与保险费或其他优惠券合并使用。仅限新患者)”可知，优惠券只有新患者才能使用它，故选C项。 22.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Additionally, dental implants can help to prevent bone deterioration(退化)that is caused by missing teeth. The bone begins to deteriorate when you lose a tooth because it is no longer being stimulated daily. This can lead to severe bone loss over time. But by placing dental implants into the jawbone, we can preserve this structure.(此外，种植牙可以帮助防止因缺牙而导致的骨质退化。当你失去一颗牙齿时，骨头就开始恶化，因为它不再每天受到刺激。随着时间的推移，这会导致严重的骨质流失。但是通过在颌骨中植入牙齿，我们可以保留这种结构)”可知，种植牙的优点是保存了颌骨，故选B项。 23.推理判断题。根据本文标题“WELCOME TO DENTAL 2023 IMPLANT CENTERGRAND OPENING!!VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION(欢迎来到牙科2023种植中心.隆重开幕! !参观我们的新地点)”以及最后一段“If you’re missing one, two, or all of your teeth, we encourage you to visit our new office in Long Beach, or call(949)857-6757 to schedule your appointment. We would be happy to help you find the best treatment plan to restore your smile and help you enjoy better oral health soon!(如果你缺了一颗、两颗或所有的牙齿，我们建议你去我们在长滩的新办公室，或者打电话(949)857-6757预约你的预约。我们很乐意帮助您找到最好的治疗方案，恢复您的笑容，让您早日享受更好的口腔健康!)”可推知，本文的目的是为一家新开的牙科中心做广告，故选C项。 18 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省响水中学·期末校考) A Workshops at Confucius Institute Are you looking to host an amazing China-themed event or celebrate a festival like Chinese New Year? Our cultural workshops are the perfect way to experience an exciting range of Chinese cultural activities. Workshop topics We offer a selection of workshops designed to introduce China. Based on the expectations of your group, we will design package of activities from a broad selection of topics below: · Chinese Language Corner ·Chinese calligraphy · Chinese folk dance ·Traditional Chinese stories · Chinese arts and crafts ·Games on Chinese customs Workshop requirements Our sessions that involve teaching with PowerPoint require an audio-visual-equipped teaching room. If you are booking calligraphy sessions, which is considered quite difficult to learn, we ask that one single space is provided for the day, as the setup can take quite a lot of time. Our dance workshops are best held in a large indoor space with audio equipment available to play the accompanying music or outdoors if the weather permits. Fees The length of our workshop sessions ranges from 30 to 50 minutes with one teacher for up to 30 participants. We charge €40 for each individual workshop session. If you’d like to have more than two workshop sessions, we would offer a 30 percent discount. How to book Please note that during the Chinese New Year period, workshops must be applied two weeks before the workshop date. During the rest of the year, workshops must be booked four weeks in advance. To contact us, please email or call us using the details below: Email: confucius@manchester.ac.uk Phone +44(0)161 275 8667 21. What does the workshop topics focus on? A. Chinese cultural elements. B. Chinese history. C. Chinese language learning. D. Chinese traditions. 22. Why should a single place be kept for the day for calligraphy classes? A. The length of sessions is great. B. The whole content is challenging. C. The preparation is time-consuming. D. The number of participants is full. 23. How much would be charged if you apply for 3 workshop sessions? A. €40. B. €84. C. €90. D. €120. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个孔子学院工作坊里的活动以及收费等情况。 21.细节理解题。根据第二段“Our cultural workshops are the perfect way to experience an exciting range of Chinese cultural activities.(我们的文化工作坊是体验一系列令人兴奋的中国文化活动的完美方式)”以及第三段“We offer a selection of workshops designed to introduce China.(我们提供一系列旨在介绍中国的工作坊)”可知，研讨会的主题是中国文化元素，故选A。 22.细节理解题。根据Workshop requirements部分中“If you are booking calligraphy sessions, which is considered quite difficult to learn, we ask that one single space is provided for the day, as the setup can take quite a lot of time.(如果您预订书法课程，这被认为是相当困难的学习，我们要求一天提供一个单独的空间，因为设置可能会花费相当多的时间)”可知，书法课要预留一个单独的地方来上课是因为准备工作很耗时，故选C。 23.细节理解题。根据Fees部分中“We charge €40 for each individual workshop session. If you’d like to have more than two workshop sessions, we would offer a 30 percent discount.(我们每节课收费40欧元。如果您想参加两次以上的研讨会，我们可以提供30%的折扣)”可知，如果你申请3个工作坊，费用是(40+40+40)×(100-30%)=€84，故选B。 19 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省阜宁中学·期末校考) A Four Women Who Made Scientific History Katherine Johnson(1918-2020) Katherine Johnson was a black mathematician and one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist. As a mathematician, she calculated(计算)and analyzed the flight paths of NASA spacecraft. She is best known for making the calculations that allowed the first Americans to enter Earth’s orbit and set foot on the moon. The 2016 movie Hidden Figures records Johnson’s life and work at NASA. Sally Ride(1951-2012) Sally Ride was important in creating career and educational opportunities for women and girls in science and mathematics. As an astronaut, she became the first American woman in space in 1983. On NASA’s second and third Space Shuttle missions, her job was to work the robotic arm, which she used to put satellites into space. After she stopped working for NASA, she founded NASA’s EarthKAM project, which provided students the opportunity to take pictures of the Earth and then study them. In 2003, she was added to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Ada Lovelace(1815-1852) Ada Lovelace is regarded as the world’s first computer programmer. She helped develop the idea for a computing machine, and invented an algorithm(算法)for a computer. To honor her contributions, the U.S. Department of Defense named a new computer language “Ada” in the 1980s. Mae Jemison(1956- ) Mae Jemison is a doctor, engineer, and former NASA astronaut. In 1992, she became the first Black woman to travel into space. Jemison excels in many scientific fields, has authored several books, and even appeared on an episode(一集)of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She was included in the National Women’s Hall of Fame the International Space Hall of Fame. Currently, she leads the 100 Year Starship project through the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This project is devoted to ensuring that human travel to another star is possible in the next 100 years. 21. What did Katherine Johnson and Sally Ride have in common? A. They both did teaching jobs. B. They both traveled to space. C. They both worked for NASA. D. They both spoke up for women’s rights. 22. Whose name was used to name a computer language? A. Katherine Johnson’s. B. Sally Ride’s. C. Ada Lovelace’s. D. Mae Jemison’s. 23. What is Mae Jemison doing at present? A. Writing a book. B. Leading a project. C. Starring in a TV series. D. Working as an astronaut. 【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了创造科学史的四位女性。 21.细节理解题。根据Katherine Johnson(1918-2020)中的“Katherine Johnson was a black mathematician and one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist.(Katherine Johnson是一名黑人数学家，也是第一批担任NASA科学家的非裔美国女性之一)”和Sally Ride(1951-2012)中的“As an astronaut, she became the first American woman in space in 1983. On NASA’s second and third Space Shuttle missions, her job was to work the robotic arm, which she used to put satellites into space.(作为一名宇航员，她于1983年成为第一位进入太空的美国女性。在美国宇航局的第二次和第三次航天飞机任务中，她的工作是操纵机械臂，她用它把卫星送入太空)”可知，Katherine Johnson和Sally Ride都为美国航空航天局工作，故选C。 22.细节理解题。根据Ada Lovelace(1815-1852)中的“To honor her contributions, the U.S. Department of Defense named a new computer language “Ada” in the 1980s.(为了纪念她的贡献，美国国防部在20世纪80年代将一种新的计算机语言命名为“Ada”)”可知，Ada Lovelace的名字被用来命名一种计算机语言，故选C。 23.细节理解题。根据Mae Jemison(1956- )中的“Currently, she leads the 100 Year Starship project through the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This project is devoted to ensuring that human travel to another star is possible in the next 100 years.(目前，她通过美国国防高级研究计划局领导100年星际飞船项目。这个项目致力于确保人类在未来100年内前往另一个星球成为可能)”可知，现在Mae Jemison正在领导一个项目，故选B。 20 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·连云港市·期末统考) A Cruise(邮轮)tourism is becoming popular with some 36 million passengers expected to cruise in 2024. Have a look at new ships provided by cruise lines. DISNEY TREASURE The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme. Kids who loved the Frozen-themed dining experience on Disney Wish can move into the world of Encanto at a new themed restaurant, Plaza de Coco, on board Treasure. ICON OF THE SEAS Icon of the Seas will travel Caribbean waters as the largest cruise ship in the world, with a maximum onboard capacity of 7,600 guests. Passengers can expect a floating festival of entertainment, including the world’s largest waterpark at sea, featuring six water slides, a pool and much more. RIVERSIDE MOZART With a top-class hotel feel, the 1400-passenger Riverside Mozart will launch along the Danube in 2024, visiting such cities as Vienna and Bratislava. It includes an indoor pool and steam rooms, plus four restaurants spread across four decks(甲板). SEABOURN PURSUIT Expedition(远征)cruising is more appealing than ever these days. Seabourn Pursuit, half the passenger number of Riverside Mozart, entered service in August 2023. It has a 24-person expedition team to maximize adventures on land and at sea in destinations in the South Pacific and Antarctica, all among the itineraries(行程)for 2024. 21. What is special about Disney Treasure? A. It creates a mysterious mood. B. It is based on a fairy-tale theme. C. It provides a kids-only restaurant. D. It offers the same meal as Disney Wish. 22. What do Icon of the Seas and Riverside Mozart have in common? A. They have top-class hotels. B. They visit beautiful cities. C. They offer water activities. D. They have famous restaurants. 23. Which cruise ship holds the smallest capacity of passengers? A. Disney Treasure. B. Icon of the Seas. C. Riverside Mozart. D. Seabourn Pursuit. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个邮轮旅游的情况。 21.细节理解题。根据第二段“The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme.(可搭载800名乘客的“迪士尼宝藏”号将模仿其姊妹船“迪士尼希望”号，并将更多地关注公海上的神秘和冒险氛围，而不是童话主题)”可知，迪士尼宝藏的特别之处在于创造了一种神秘的气氛，故选A。 22.细节理解题。根据第三段“Passengers can expect a floating festival of entertainment, including the world’s largest waterpark at sea, featuring six water slides, a pool and much more.(乘客们可以期待一个漂浮的娱乐节日，包括世界上最大的海上水上乐园，有六个水上滑梯，一个游泳池等等)”以及倒数第二段“It includes an indoor pool and steam rooms, plus four restaurants spread across four decks(甲板).(它包括一个室内游泳池和蒸汽浴室，以及分布在四个甲板上的四个餐厅)”可知，Icon of the Seas和Riverside Mozart的共同之处在于都提供水上活动，故选C。 23.细节理解题。根据第二段“The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme.(可搭载800名乘客的“迪士尼宝藏”号将模仿其姊妹船“迪士尼希望”号，并将更多地关注公海上的神秘和冒险氛围，而不是童话主题)”；第三段“Icon of the Seas will travel Caribbean waters as the largest cruise ship in the world, with a maximum onboard capacity of 7,600 guests.(海洋标志号将作为世界上最大的游轮在加勒比海水域航行，船上最多可容纳7600名客人)”；第四段“With a top-class hotel feel, the 1400-passenger Riverside Mozart will launch along the Danube in 2024, visiting such cities as Vienna and Bratislava.(拥有顶级酒店感觉的“河畔莫扎特号”将于2024年沿多瑙河起航，届时将有1400名乘客前往维也纳和布拉迪斯拉发等城市)”以及最后一段“It has a 24-person expedition team to maximize adventures on land and at sea in destinations in the South Pacific and Antarctica, all among the itineraries(行程)for 2024.(它有一个24人的探险队，最大限度地在南太平洋和南极洲的目的地进行陆地和海上探险，这些都在2024年的行程中)”可知，Seabourn Pursuit载客量最小，故选D。 01 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市江宁区·期末统考) B(原卷为D篇) “George,” he(Dobbin)said, “are you going to marry Amelia or not?” “Is that any business of yours?” George asked angrily. “Yes, it is, George, because you’re ignoring a sweet girl. You should have seen her sad little face when I visited the other day. Go and comfort her, you bad fellow, instead of spending all your time in gambling houses(赌场)when you’re in town.” “I’m very fond of Amelia, of course I am,” said George, “but – but a man must enjoy himself before he gets married, you know.” “Go and see her,” said Dobbin, “or write her a long letter. Do something to make her happy. It won’t take much.” “You’re right. Yes, I’ll go tomorrow. It’s true, she is very fond of me,” George said, in a self-satisfied way. He did go to see Amelia the next day, and Dobbin even lent him some money to buy her a present. George probably would have done so, but on the way to the Sedleys’ house, he saw a very nice diamond shirt-pin, and he bought it for himself. When he arrived, Amelia’s sad little face lit up in the sunshine of George’s smile. She ran to him, and George kissed her fondly on the forehead and was very affectionate(满怀柔情的)with her; and she thought his diamond shirt-pin was the prettiest thing ever seen.... He was late home for dinner, and found his father in a very bad mood and his sisters and Amelia eating in nervous silence. When the ladies had gone up to the drawing room, leaving father and son to their wine, George watched his father’s face anxiously. He needed urgently to ask his father for money, to pay off some of his debts, but when he carefully raised the subject, he did not get the explosion of bad temper he had feared. “Well, well,” Mr Osborne said, “young men will be young men. I know you’re mixing in the best society, and I like to see it. You have to pay your own way, and my money’s as good as theirs, George my boy. You can call at my bank tomorrow.” George was relieved and properly grateful, but it seemed that the old gentleman had something else on his mind. “That little girl upstairs – Amelia,” he said. “What do you intend to do about her, George?” “Well, it’s clear, isn’t it?” George said. “She’s very fond of me. Anyone can see that. And didn’t you order me to marry her, and don’t I always obey you?”... “Things have changed since then,” his father said, frowning(皱眉). “Sedley’s business is not doing well. I’m not sure that he can pay the money we agreed on for the marriage settlement . In fact, unless Sedley can pay me ten thousand pounds now, there will be no marriage between you and Amelia Sedley.” 24. How did George feel about Dobbin asking whether he was going to marry Amelia? A. Puzzled. B. Embarrassed. C. Annoyed. D. Hurt. 25. What did George do with the money Dobbin lent him? A. He gave it to Amelia as a present. B. He used it to pay off his debts. C. He lost it at a gambling house. D. He bought a gift for himself. 26. What did Mr Osborne think of George requesting money? A. It was worrying. B. It was disappointing. C. It was understandable. D. It was unreasonable. 27. What condition did Mr Osborne set for George’s marriage to Amelia? A. Amelia’s agreement. B. Ten thousand pounds from Sedley. C. Sedley’s business success. D. George’s obedience to him. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C 27. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。短文是《名利场》的节选。叙述了乔治和多宾以及和奥斯本的对话。 24.细节理解题。根据第一二段“George,” he(Dobbin)said, “are you going to marry Amelia or not?”“Is that any business of yours?” George asked angrily.”(“乔治，”他(多宾)说，“你到底要不要娶阿米莉亚?”“这关你什么事?”乔治生气地问)可知，当被问及是否要和Amelia结婚时乔治很生气，故选C项。 25.细节理解题。根据第七段“He did go to see Amelia the next day, and Dobbin even lent him some money to buy her a present. George probably would have done so, but on the way to the Sedleys’ house, he saw a very nice diamond shirt-pin, and he bought it for himself.”(第二天他确实去看了阿米莉亚，多宾甚至借给他一些钱给她买礼物。乔治很可能会这样做，但在去塞德利家的路上，他看到了一个非常漂亮的钻石衬衫别针，他给自己买了下来)可知，乔治用多宾的钱给自己买了礼物，故选D项。 26.推理判断题。根据倒数第五段“Well, well,” Mr Osborne said, “young men will be young men. I know you’re mixing in the best society, and I like to see it. You have to pay your own way, and my money’s as good as theirs, George my boy. You can call at my bank tomorrow.”(“好吧，好吧，”奥斯本说，“年轻人就是年轻人。我知道你在上流社会混得很好，我也希望看到你这样。你得付你自己的钱，我的钱跟他们的一样多，乔治，我的孩子。你可以明天到我的银行来取钱。”)推知，奥斯本先生认为乔治要钱是可以理解的，故选C项。 27.细节理解题。根据最后一段“In fact, unless Sedley can pay me ten thousand pounds now, there will be no marriage between you and Amelia Sedley.”(事实上，除非塞德利现在能付给我一万英镑，否则你和阿米莉亚·塞德利不能结婚)可知，奥斯本先生为乔治和阿米莉亚的婚姻设定的条件是塞德利要拿出一万英镑，故选B项。 02 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市六校联合体·期末联考) B Helen Uffner has dressed Broadway, Hollywood and TV shows for more than 40 years. But high-rise developers and Amazon distribution centers are making it impossible to store her extraordinary vintage(古董衫)collection. Helen Uffner began her love with old clothes as a young teenager, troubling her father, who worried that people would think he could not afford proper clothes for his daughter. With the prospect(前景)of a career in period fashion lacking promise, she joined a management consultancy after college. But soon she decided to monetize(把……转换成货币)her passion. Over the next 40 years, Helen Uffner established a celebrated business renting out vintage clothes. Initially, she ran the business out of her apartment. By the late 1990s, she moved to a 6,000-square-foot space in the clothing district. Challenges began in 2006, when the landlord was selling the building and wanted her out. At the same time commercial rents were increasing sharply and the city’s clothing industry had all but disappeared. Eventually, in 2008, Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing moved to Long Island City. The transition was not easy. But by 2018, Helen Uffner found herself in the same trouble. She ultimately settled into another space only to face the drama all over again—her current building is planned for being torn down to make room for the construction of a high-rise. While COVID-19 has reduced the price of office renting, vast warehouse space of the kind Helen Uffner needs is at a premium because of the demand coming from Amazon and other e-commerce sites. Now in her 70s, Helen Uffner has found the prospect of moving for a fourth time especially tough. “I have been making the joke that the emperor has no clothes,” Helen Uffner said, “because who will actually dress him.” 24. What was Helen’s father’s attitude toward her passion for old clothes? A. He felt nervous as her dream would cost a lot. B. He felt his daughter would be fascinated with fashion. C. He felt worried as people might think he couldn’t afford clothes for her. D. He felt angry as it would be a waste of time and money. 25. Why did Helen join a management consultancy after college? A. To lay the foundation for the pursuit of her ultimate goal. B. To monetize her passion for the clothing industry. C. To avoid the possible bad career prospect. D. To follow in the footsteps of her father. 26. What does the underlined phrase “at a premium” probably mean? A. Beyond reach B. On sale C. At rest D. Under guarantee 27. What does the joke made by Helen in the last paragraph mean? A. Nobody cares the appearance as survival matters most B. People are too shallow to admit their mistakes for pursuing money C. The art-related industry has been ignored in the urban development D. Her age kills her passion for the extraordinary vintage collection. 【答案】24. C 25. C 26. A 27. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Helen Uffner创办的古董服装租赁公司由于城市化发展，她所租用的仓储不断被拆除，这使得她公司的前景尤其艰难。 24.细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Helen Uffner began her love with old clothes as a young teenager, troubling her father, who worried that people would think he could not afford proper clothes for his daughter.(Helen Uffner十几岁时就爱上了旧衣服，这让她的父亲很不安，因为他担心人们会认为他买不起合适的衣服给女儿穿)”可知，Helen Uffner从十几岁就喜欢旧衣服，这让她的父亲很不安，因为父亲担心人们可能认为他给她买不起衣服，故选C项。 25.细节理解题。根据第二段中的“With the prospect(前景)of a career in period fashion lacking promise, she joined a management consultancy after college.(大学毕业后，她进入了一家管理咨询公司，因为她对古装行业的前景不抱希望)”可知，由于她对古装行业的前景不抱希望，所以大学毕业后加入了一家管理咨询公司，由此可知，她加入一家咨询公司是为了避免可能出现的糟糕的职业前景，故选C项。 26.词义猜测题。根据第六段“While COVID-19 has reduced the price of office renting,(虽然新冠疫情降低了办公室租金，)”可知，新冠疫情降低了办公室的租金，根据While可知，上下文之间表示表转折关系，结合划线短语后的“because of the demand coming from Amazon and other e-commerce sites.(由于亚马逊和其他电子商务网站的需求)”可知，尽管疫情降低了最近，但是Helen Uffner由于亚马逊和其他电子商务网站的需求，她所需的大型仓库空间仍然非常昂贵，对她来说应该是遥不可及的，由此可知，划线短语的意思“遥不可及”的意义相近，故选A项。 27.推理判断题。根据尾段中的“Now in her 70s, Helen Uffner has found the prospect of moving for a fourth time especially tough. “I have been making the joke that the emperor has no clothes,” Helen Uffner said, “because who will actually dress him.”(现年70多岁的Helen Uffner发现，第四次搬家的前景尤其艰难。“我一直开玩笑说皇帝没穿衣服，”Helen Uffner说，“因为谁会给他穿衣服呢?”)”以及上文中介绍的因为城市建设的需要，Helen Uffner不得不搬迁三次可知，这一次搬迁的前景尤其艰难的时候她说“国王没有穿衣服”指的是古董衫租赁行业由于城市发展而不得不经常搬迁，而“谁又会真正给他穿上衣服呢”指的是没有人在意这个行业，由此可知，Helen讲的笑话的意思是艺术相关产业在城市发展中被忽视，故选C项。 03 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·苏州市·期末统考) B It was May 1945 when what would become one of America’s most popular home-cooking techniques first entered the English dictionary. In her cookbook, How to Cook and Eat in Chinese, 55-year-old Chinese immigrant(移民)Chao Yang Buwei described a process common in her homeland, where cooks would cut meat and vegetables into small bites and tumble(翻滚)them rapidly together over heat. “The Chinese term for the technique, ch’ao, cannot be accurately translated into English,” Chao complained. For short, she decided, “We shall call it ‘stir-fry.’” The term soon made its way into the American language and has since taken on a life of its own. Chao came to cooking unexpectedly. A doctor by profession, she gave up her medical career to move to the United States in 1921 after her husband, the famed linguist(语言学家)Chao Yuanren, was offered a job at Harvard. Bored at home and only able to speak a little English, she turned to cooking dishes that reminded her of China: soups with mushrooms and pork flavored with soy sauce. She eventually agreed when a friend begged her to write a cookbook. Chao’s eldest daughter helped her translate recipes from Chinese to English, before her husband put the finishing touches on the language, often adding phrasing that even Chao recognized as awkward. This stylistic conflict resulted in a cookbook that Chao was “ashamed to have written,” as she declared in an author’s note. The cookbook succeeded, going into multiple printings by the end of 1945, though critics largely overlooked the anger in Chao’s words. English-language Chinese cookbooks had been published as far back as 1911 in the United States, but Chao’s was the first that refused to westernize Chinese cooking. She may have given America a well-worn phrase, but she knew that some aspects of the immigrant experience resist translation. Chao’s contribution to American food culture should have been enough to make her into headlines, but the New York Times did not even honor her with an obituary(讣告)upon her death. How many other cooking pioneers like Chao, immigrants who didn’t silence their difference in order to gain broad approval, still await rediscovery? 24. Which of the following is true about “chao”? A. It is a cooking technique used only in America. B. It quickly found a place in the American language. C. It was accurately translated into “stir-fry” by Chao. D. It means mixing together small pieces of materials. 25. What made Chao turn to traditional Chinese cooking? A. Her interest in cooking. B. Her profession as a doctor. C. Inadaptability to life in America. D. Encouragement from her husband. 26. What is most special about Chao’s cookbook? A. Consistency in writing style. B. Refusal to westernize Chinese cooking. C. Success in pleasing the American taste. D. Reflection of western culture. 27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Chao’s cookbook was largely overlooked by critics. B. Chao followed the same trend as other cookbook writers. C. Chao isn’t the only immigrant that deserves giving credit to. D. Chao gained popularity for her unwillingness to silence her differences. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. B 27. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Chao Yang Buwei(一位55岁的中国移民)如何将“炒”(stir-fry)这种烹饪技术引入美国，并在其后的岁月里，这项技术如何在美国流行开来。 24.细节理解题。根据第一段“It was May 1945 when what would become one of America’s most popular home-cooking techniques first entered the English dictionary. In her cookbook, How to Cook and Eat in Chinese, 55-year-old Chinese immigrant(移民)Chao Yang Buwei described a process common in her homeland, where cooks would cut meat and vegetables into small bites and tumble(翻滚)them rapidly together over heat. “The Chinese term for the technique, ch’ao, cannot be accurately translated into English,” Chao complained. For short, she decided, “We shall call it ‘stir-fry.’” The term soon made its way into the American language and has since taken on a life of its own.(1945年5月，美国最受欢迎的家庭烹饪技术之一首次被收入英语词典。55岁的中国移民Chao Yang Buwei在她的烹饪书《如何用中文做饭和吃饭》中描述了她家乡常见的一种烹饪方法，厨师会把肉和蔬菜切成小块，然后在火上快速翻炒。Chao抱怨说：“这种技术的中文术语‘炒’无法准确地翻译成英语。”简而言之，她决定，“我们就叫它‘stir-fry’吧。’”这个词很快就进入了美国语言，并从此有了自己的生命)”可知，“炒”很快在美国语言中找到了一席之地，故选B项。 25.细节理解题。根据第二段“Bored at home and only able to speak a little English, she turned to cooking dishes that reminded her of China: soups with mushrooms and pork flavored with soy sauce.(由于在家里感到无聊，而且只会说一点英语，她开始做一些让她想起中国的菜：用酱油调味的蘑菇和猪肉汤)”可知，因为不适应美国的生活，Chao转向中国传统烹饪，故选C项。 26.细节理解题。根据最后一段“English-language Chinese cookbooks had been published as far back as 1911 in the United States, but Chao’s was the first that refused to westernize Chinese cooking.(早在1911年，英文的中国烹饪书就在美国出版了，但Chao的书是第一本拒绝将中国烹饪西化的书)”可知，Chao的烹饪书最特别的是拒绝西化中国烹饪，故选B项。 27.推理判断题。根据最后一段“Chao’s contribution to American food culture should have been enough to make her into headlines, but the New York Times did not even honor her with an obituary(讣告)upon her death. How many other cooking pioneers like Chao, immigrants who didn’t silence their difference in order to gain broad approval, still await rediscovery?(Chao对美国饮食文化的贡献应该足以让她登上头条，但《纽约时报》甚至没有在她去世时为她写讣告。还有多少像Chao这样的烹饪先驱，那些没有为了获得广泛认可而沉默自己的差异的移民，仍在等待被重新发现？)”可推知，还有很多移民仍在等待被重新发现，所以Chao并不是唯一一个值得表扬的移民，故选C项。 04 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·无锡市·期末统考) B In 1969, I was five years old in Lynchburg, Virginia, a skinny black kid of somewhat poor village. At that time, what my villagers were watching was “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind — Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were walking on the Moon.” I always joined them with great interest. My father was a farmer who worked from dawn until dark, struggling to feed my family. But he always took pains to do all the things to make money for his children to experience different adventures and encourage us to run after our own dreams. After Neil Armstrong’s moon landing, all the kids in the neighborhood thought I would be an astronaut one day. But I didn’t see an astronaut like me, because family background did matter. I went on with this dream through a high school, and even a college. After graduation, I went to work for NASA. A friend of mine handed me an application and believed that I would be a great astronaut. Although I was lucky enough to be chosen, I didn’t know what it meant to be a real astronaut. In 2007, I was in Space Shuttle “Atlantis,” careening off the planet, traveling at 17,500 miles per hour, and eight and a half minutes later, the main engines cut off, and we were floating in space. My job on this mission was to install(安装)a laboratory for materials and human research, which the European team have been waiting for 10 year. I grabbed out the big module, using the robotic arm and attaching it to the space station. So, this moment happened. It was done and I had a big sigh of relief. In the space station, I could communicate with different people from all around the world. We had these people living and working together. Whether Russian or French, all these different people coexisted in harmony as one family. And so, when I looked up to space, I thought we all had to hold onto something until we finally came to the fantastic space. 24. Why did the author think it impossible to be an astronaut at first? A. He was a farmer. B. His family was poor. C. He was too young. D. His father was too tired. 25. What does the underlined phrase “careening off’ probably mean in paragraph 3? A. Thinking back to. B. Looking out of. C. Taking pictures of. D. Flying away from. 26. What can the author’s job be described as according to paragraph 4? A. Demanding and challenging. B. Rewarding and boring. C. Satisfying and motivating. D. Promising and amazing. 27. What message does the author want to express? A. Everyone is likely to become an astronaut. B. Parents are the best examples of their children. C. Different people can coexist in harmony as one family. D. Everyone should hold onto his dream, whether rich or poor. 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. A 27. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者坚持自己的梦想，当上了宇航员。 24.推理判断题，根据文章第二段的“My father was a farmer who worked from dawn until dark, struggling to feed my family. But he always took pains to do all the things to make money for his children to experience different adventures and encourage us to run after our own dreams. After Neil Armstrong’s moon landing, all the kids in the neighborhood thought I would be an astronaut one day. But I didn’t see an astronaut like me, because family background did matter.(我的父亲是一个农民，他从早到晚地工作，努力养活我的家人。但他总是不厌其烦地做所有的事情来赚钱，让他的孩子体验不同的冒险，并鼓励我们追逐自己的梦想。在尼尔·阿姆斯特朗登月后，社区里所有的孩子都认为我有一天会成为宇航员。但是我没有看到像我这样的宇航员，因为家庭背景确实很重要)”可推断，作者的家庭很贫穷，父亲需要辛苦工作才能养家，作者认为成为宇航员家庭背景很重要，因此推断最初作者认为自己成为宇航员是不可能的，因为他的家庭很穷，故选B。 25.词义猜测题，根据文章第三段划线词所在句“In 2007, I was in Space Shuttle “Atlantis,” careening off the planet, traveling at 17,500 miles per hour, and eight and a half minutes later, the main engines cut off, and we were floating in space.(2007年，我乘坐“亚特兰蒂斯”号航天飞机，以每小时17500英里的速度careening off地球，八分半钟后，主发动机关闭，我们漂浮在太空中)”可推断，“亚特兰蒂斯”号航天飞机飞离地球后八分半钟，主发动机关闭，作者一行漂浮在太空中，因此careening off的意思是“飞离”，故选D。 26.推理判断题，根据文章第四段“My job on this mission was to install(安装)a laboratory for materials and human research, which the European team have been waiting for 10 year. I grabbed out the big module, using the robotic arm and attaching it to the space station. So, this moment happened. It was done and I had a big sigh of relief.(我在这次任务中的工作是安装一个用于材料和人类研究的实验室，欧洲团队已经等待了10年，我用机械臂取出大模块，并将其连接到空间站。于是，这一刻发生了，完成后，我大大松了一口气)”可推断，作者的工作要求高，具有挑战性，故选A。 27.推理判断题，根据文章最后一段“And so, when I looked up to space, I thought we all had to hold onto something until we finally came to the fantastic space.(因此，当我仰望大空时，我认为我们都必须抓住一些东西，直到我们最终来到这个奇妙的空间)”以及全文内容可知，作者通过讲述自己追梦的经历，想表达的是每个人都应该坚持自己的梦想，无论是富人还是穷人，故选D。 05 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·常州市·期末统考) B In the day, the view of Wuzhen is dominated by white walls and brown wooden doors, but this scene changes in the night when the different lights in the water town create various stunning colors against the black sky. Of all the shops in Wuzhen, the workshop selling traditional handmade lanterns stands out the most during the night. The man behind these amazing creations is Gu Yeguang, a 53-year-old craftsman who was born into a family of lantern makers i Nanjing,Jiangsu province. Although Gu has spent nearly his entire life making lanterns, he has never grown weary of the profession, saying that getting to teach the craft to young people is what motivates him these days. To craft the frame of the lantern, Gu has to chop bamboo carefully into long and thin sticks before using a candle to scorch the areas that need to be manipulated. After bending the sticks, Gu binds the ends together and wraps the completed frame with paper. All these have to be done with great skills and rich experience. The lantern workshop is without doubt one of the most popular attractions in Wuzhen. According to Gu, the workshop would receive more than 100 people during its opening hours from 9 am to 5 pm during the peak summer season. To craft a simple round lantern costs 30 yuan($4.54). The more unique ones cost 50 yuan each. After a large group of people departs the workshop following their short class on lantern making, Gu returns to his seat and continues work on an intricate dragon-shaped creation. But before he could even pick up his tools, a small girl and her mother enter the space. “Mummy, mummy, I want a lantern!” the girl exclaims excitedly. Gu raises his head and gets back on his feet. “Sure, let’s get started then,” he says. “Let us-begin with this bamboo stick.” And with those few words he lights up the workshop, not with his lanterns but the child’s cherubic(天使般的)smile. 24. Why is Gu still committed to making lanterns? A. He wants to pass down the craft to the young generation. B. He has to earn enough money to support his family. C. He regards making lanterns as a family business. D. He masters better skills than others. 25. From paragraph 4 we can know making lanterns can be described as ________. A. interesting B. romantic C. significant D. demanding 26. With the scene in the last part, the writer most probably wants to imply ________. A. the busy life of Gu Yeguang B. the educational skill of GuYeguang C. the promising future of handmade lanterns D. the commercial value of handmade lanterns 27. What is the best title of the article? A. Buying handmade lanterns B. Lighting up people’s lives C. Making lanterns with young people D. Studying traditional Chinese culture 【答案】24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了乌镇一家传统手工灯笼工作坊和其背后的工艺师傅顾业光。传递了对传统工艺和文化的尊重与热爱，同时也表达了对传统技艺得以传承的乐观态度。 24.细节理解题。根据第三段中“Although Gu has spent nearly his entire life making lanterns, he has never grown weary of the profession, saying that getting to teach the craft to young people is what motivates him these days.(尽管顾几乎一生都在制作灯笼，但他从未厌倦这项职业，他说，向年轻人传授这门手艺是他现在的动力)”可知，顾还在坚持做灯笼是因为他想把手艺传给年轻一代，故选A项。 25.细节理解题。根据第四段“To craft the frame of the lantern, Gu has to chop bamboo carefully into long and thin sticks before using a candle to scorch the areas that need to be manipulated. After bending the sticks, Gu binds the ends together and wraps the completed frame with paper. All these have to be done with great skills and rich experience.(为了制作灯笼的框架，顾必须小心地把竹子切成又长又细的小棍，然后用蜡烛把需要加工的地方烤焦。弯曲木棍后，顾把两端绑在一起，用纸包裹好框架。所有这些都需要有高超的技巧和丰富的经验)”可知，制作灯笼需要高超的技巧，要求很高，故选D项。 26.推理判断题。根据最后一段“And with those few words he lights up the workshop, not with his lanterns but the child’s cherubic(天使般的)smile.(说完这几句话，他点亮了车间，不是他的灯笼，而是孩子的天使般的微笑)”中“he lights up the workshop”和“the child’s cherubic(天使般的)smile”可推知，“光明”和“天使般的微笑”寓意手工灯笼的美好前景，故选C项。 27.主旨大意题。通读全文，本文介绍了乌镇传统手工灯笼和工艺师傅顾业光，表达了对传统工艺和文化的尊重与热爱和对传统技艺得以传承的乐观态度，结合最后一段中“And with those few words he lights up the workshop, not with his lanterns but the child’s cherubic(天使般的)smile.(说完这几句话，他点亮了车间，不是他的灯笼，而是孩子的天使般的微笑)”可知，手工灯笼带给人们快乐，照亮人们的生活。由此可知，“Lighting up people’s lives.(照亮人们的生活)”最适合作为文章标题，故选B项。 06 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通海安市·期末统考) B I was visiting my parents in 2003 when my mom came out of their room with a puzzled look on her face. She’d been listening to the radio and heard an interview with a best-selling author of young adult fantasy novels. The woman’s name was Tamora Pierce, the same as a young student my mom had taught nearly four decades before. The Internet should be able to tell us. I found the author’s website quickly. She was a popular writer of books. I clicked on the biography link to scan for references to Burlingame Junior High, where my mom had worked, and my heart began to excite when I spotted it at the bottom of the first section. Here was confirmation that my mother had taught a now-famous writer! But my eyes came to a stop reading the next paragraph, in which Pierce described writing her first fiction as a sixth grader. “The next year, as I was still scribbling(乱写)my own stories, my English teacher, Mrs. Jacobson, introduced me to the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien,” the biography read. “I got hooked on fantasy, and then on science fiction, and both made their way into my stories.” My mother’s name was Mary Jacobson. Within days, my dad had checked out all the Tamora Pierce books at the local library, and in one we found another surprise: a 1998 novel, which was dedicated(题献词)to “the teacher who shaped my life”. The teacher was Mary Jacobson. The dedication concluded, “A great teacher is above all other treasures.” This story made me see my mom differently. We knew she was a teacher, but we had no idea what kind of teacher she had been. She was just 24 when she taught Pierce. Until 2011, when she passed away, we did know who she was. 24. Why did the mother wear a puzzled look in Paragraph 1? A. The interviewee was a best-selling writer. B. The interviewee may be her former student. C. The author visited the parents unexpectedly. D. She was listening to the radio when the author arrived. 25. Searching for the information about Pierce, the author knew . A. the pride the mother took in Pierce. B. the mother’s preference for fantasy. C. the mother’s influence on Pierce and her gratitude. D. the hardship Pierce had suffered to become a writer. 26. Which of the following can best describe Jacobson? A. Devoted and grateful. B. Caring and demanding. C. Inspiring and respectable. D. Sympathetic and intelligent. 27. What’s the suitable title of the passage? A. An Ordinary Teacher Shaping A Famous Writer B. A Woman Writer with Gratitude for Her Teacher C. Pierce: From a Student Writer to a Fantasy Queen D. To Honor My Mother: A Creator of Famous Writers 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的母亲是一名老师，但是她曾经教过的一个学生成为了著名的作家，学生表达了对老师的感谢。 24.细节理解题。根据第一段“I was visiting my parents in 2003 when my mom came out of their room with a puzzled look on her face. She’d been listening to the radio and heard an interview with a best-selling author of young adult fantasy novels. The woman’s name was Tamora Pierce, the same as a young student my mom had taught nearly four decades before.(2003年，我去看望父母，母亲从他们的房间里走出来，脸上带着困惑的表情。她一直在听收音机，听到了对一位畅销青少年奇幻小说作家的采访。这个女人的名字叫塔莫拉·皮尔斯，和我妈妈近40年前教过的一个年轻学生一样)”可知，在第一段中母亲带着困惑的表情因为受访者可能是她以前的学生，故选B。 25.细节理解题。根据第三段““The next year, as I was still scribbling(乱写)my own stories, my English teacher, Mrs. Jacobson, introduced me to the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien,” the biography read. “I got hooked on fantasy, and then on science fiction, and both made their way into my stories.” My mother’s name was Mary Jacobson.( “第二年，当我还在写自己的故事时，我的英语老师雅各布森夫人向我介绍了j·r·r·托尔金的《指环王》三部曲，”传记中写道。“我先是迷上了奇幻小说，后来又迷上了科幻小说，它们都出现在我的故事里。”我母亲的名字叫玛丽·雅各布森)”以及第四段“Within days, my dad had checked out all the Tamora Pierce books at the local library, and in one we found another surprise: a 1998 novel, which was dedicated(题献词)to “the teacher who shaped my life”. The teacher was Mary Jacobson. The dedication concluded, “A great teacher is above all other treasures.”(几天之内，我父亲就在当地的图书馆借出了所有塔莫拉·皮尔斯的书，在其中一本中我们发现了另一个惊喜：一本1998年的小说，献给“塑造我一生的老师”。老师是玛丽·雅各布森。献词的结尾是：“伟大的老师高于一切财富。”)”可知，在搜索皮尔斯的信息时，作者了解了母亲对皮尔斯的影响和她的感激，故选C。 26.推理判断题。根据第三段““The next year, as I was still scribbling(乱写)my own stories, my English teacher, Mrs. Jacobson, introduced me to the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien,” the biography read. “I got hooked on fantasy, and then on science fiction, and both made their way into my stories.” My mother’s name was Mary Jacobson.( “第二年，当我还在写自己的故事时，我的英语老师雅各布森夫人向我介绍了j·r·r·托尔金的《指环王》三部曲，”传记中写道。“我先是迷上了奇幻小说，后来又迷上了科幻小说，它们都出现在我的故事里。”我母亲的名字叫玛丽·雅各布森)”以及第四段“Within days, my dad had checked out all the Tamora Pierce books at the local library, and in one we found another surprise: a 1998 novel, which was dedicated(题献词)to “the teacher who shaped my life”. The teacher was Mary Jacobson. The dedication concluded, “A great teacher is above all other treasures.”(几天之内，我父亲就在当地的图书馆借出了所有塔莫拉·皮尔斯的书，在其中一本中我们发现了另一个惊喜：一本1998年的小说，献给“塑造我一生的老师”。老师是玛丽·雅各布森。献词的结尾是：“伟大的老师高于一切财富。”)”可推知，雅各布森鼓舞了学生发掘自己的潜力，是鼓舞人心和值得尊敬的，故选C。 27.主旨大意题。根据最后一段“This story made me see my mom differently. We knew she was a teacher, but we had no idea what kind of teacher she had been. She was just 24 when she taught Pierce. Until 2011, when she passed away, we did know who she was.(这个故事让我对妈妈有了不同的看法。我们知道她是个老师，但我们不知道她是什么样的老师。她教皮尔斯的时候才24岁。直到2011年她去世，我们才知道她是谁)”结合文章讲述了作者的母亲是一名老师，但是她曾经教过的一个学生成为了著名的作家，学生表达了对老师的感谢。可知，A选项“一个普通的老师塑造了一个著名的作家”最符合文章标题，故选A。 07 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通启东市·期末统考) B For Cruz, who grew up in Peru’s mountainous region of Cuzco, fog represents a massive opportunity. As a boy, he had to hike for more than an hour every day across rough hills to collect water from the nearest source. But over time, he realized that during the rainy season, drops of water would gather in the large leaves of banana trees. One day, he and his father built a canal system with the leaves to collect water. He moved to Lima at the age of 25. Shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were suffering, Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005. The idea was to deploy the method he learned in his hometown on a larger, better-adapted scale, which would provide free, independently sourced and easily accessible water to those who needed it most. He began installing(安装)a traditional fog catcher model developed in the 1980s. The nonprofit provided the materials for free, and the community built the infrastructure(基础设施)themselves. At the highest point of Los Tres Miradores, there is a curious set of large structures that is like a fleet of ships in the sky. They are so-called “fog catchers”. The 40 fog catchers there provide enough water for 180 families, whether to bathe, clean, drink(after being filtered at home)or to irrigate crops on small garden patches. Supporters believe that fog catchers have the potential to improve water supply for communities around the world amid ever-challenging conditions. German researcher Lummerich says, “They are cheap, easy to construct. In a world searching for water supply systems, it is one important approach that can make an essential difference locally. It could make the difference between having water and not having water available.” There are some issues, however. For one, fog catchers require space, which is not always easy to come by in cities. At the same time, fog catchers must be properly cleaned and maintained to stay effective. Most crucially, appropriate climate conditions are required. Fog isn’t everywhere. 24. Why did Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005? A. To raise money for the poorest residents. B. To construct the infrastructure for the city. C. To build a canal system for his hometown. D. To offer water to people who need it badly. 25. What does the underlined word “deploy” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Employ. B. Abandon. C. Design. D. Explore. 26. What is the problem with fog catchers in urban areas? A. High expenses. B. Public opposition. C. Technical faults. D. Space limitation. 27. Which of the following would be a suitable title for the text? A. A practical application of fog catchers in cities B. The development of a climate organization C. A creative method of improving water supply D. The importance of infrastructure construction 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. D 27. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了一个成长在秘鲁山区的年轻人把在自己家乡所尝试发明的收集水的方式带到了后来搬去的一个水资源特别贫乏的地区，运用捕雾的方式解决了当地缺水的困境，给当地居民和生产都带了很多好处。 24.细节理解题。根据第二段的“Shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were suffering, Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005.(一些城市最贫穷的居民正在遭受水资源短缺和昂贵的供水，Cruz对此感到震惊，于2005年成立了EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua)”可知，Cruz建立EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua是为了给遭受水资源短缺的人提供水，故选D。 25.词义猜测题。根据画线词的上文“Shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were suffering, Cruz set up EI Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005.(一些城市最贫穷的居民面临着水资源短缺和昂贵的供水，Cruz感到震惊，于2005年成立了El Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua)”和下文“He began installing(安装)a traditional fog catcher model developed in the 1980s.(他开始安装上世纪80年代开发的传统捕雾器模型)”可知，此处讲述了Cruz产生该想法是因为被当地的水资源贫乏情况震惊，他有了想法后便着手解决该问题。由此可知，这种想法应该是将之前在家乡学到的收集水的方法“使用”到新的环境中，划线词意思应该是“使用”，与employ意思相近，故选A。 26.细节理解题。根据最后一段中“For one, fog catchers require space, which is not always easy to come by in cities.(首先，捕雾器需要空间，这在城市里并不容易找到)”可知，在城市地区，捕雾器的问题是空间限制，故选D。 27.主旨大意题。通读全文结合倒数第一段的“Supporters believe that fog catchers have the potential to improve water supply for communities around the world amid ever-challenging conditions.(支持者认为，捕雾器有潜力在日益严峻的环境下改善世界各地社区的供水)”可知，文章主要讲述了一个成长在秘鲁山区的年轻人把在自己家乡所尝试发明的收集水的方式带到了后来搬去的一个水资源特别贫乏的地区，运用捕雾的方式解决了当地缺水的困境，给当地居民和生产都带了很多好处。在充满挑战的环境中，捕雾器有潜力改善世界各地社区的供水。由此可知，C项“一种改善供水的创造性方法”契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题，故选C。 08 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·泰州市·期末统考) B(原卷为A篇) My grandma passed away last week. My mum began the painful yet necessary task of sorting through her belongings. “Is there anything you want from grandma’s flat?” Mum texted me. “Her aloe(芦荟), please.” I required zero thinking time. Sometime around 1975, Grandma, always believing good things would happen in the future, received this plant as a gift, which she appreciated and placed in her doorway. It came from the local butcher. Five years later, my mum married the butcher’s son and had me. Grandma revealed to me this particular plant was a living relationship between the two families. And so was I. Recently, whenever we visited Grandma’s flat, I attempted to fix this concept in my children’s minds. “That was a gift your great-grandma bought your other great-grandma! It’s older than me!” Then my kids would nod and ask Grandma for a sweet. Numerous times, Grandma gave me cuttings or clippings of the plant, hoping I might raise my own and continue the legend. Yet, every time, my new branch died with my awful gardening skills. But that didn’t used to matter, because I could turn to Grandma, who would wait and accept my disturbance without becoming upset. Then I got another clipping and tried again. But now I can’t. So, I decided that the plant will go and live with Ann, my mother-in-law, who is a genius with a greenhouse. The plan is for Ann to keep hold of the original plant. In time, she can teach me how to deal with its cuttings properly, and then maybe one day I can settle the plant in my place. In the meantime, Ann will allocate(分配)clippings among my relatives, as Grandma used to do. My wife’s two sisters, for example, are both better at tending plants than I am, so it is quite imaginable that they, too, will offer cuttings of the plant to their partners, spreading this loving plant across my entire extended family. 24. Why did the author want his grandma’s aloe? A. He wanted to pass it down to others. B. He showed a preference for gardening. C. He had a pleasant memory of the plant. D. He received it as a gift from his grandma. 25. Which of the following best describes the author’s grandma? A. Optimistic and patient. B. Generous and helpful. C. Honest and fashionable. D. Humorous and skillful. 26. The author took the aloe to his mother-in-law to A. display his skills in gardening B. have the plant better cared for C. announce his grandma’s death D. protect the plant from dying out 27. What may be the best title for the text? A. Aloe: my family bond B. Aloe: a mysterious plant C. Grandma: my life coach D. Grandma: a lovely gardener 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙了奶奶去世后，留给了作者一种可爱的植物芦荟，这种特殊的植物是家人之间的一种活生生的关系，后来作者努力把这种可爱的植物传播到整个大家庭。 24.推理判断题。根据第一段“My grandma passed away last week. My mum began the painful yet necessary task of sorting through her belongings.(我奶奶上周去世了。我妈妈开始了一项痛苦但必要的工作：整理她的物品)”及下文可知，本文主要是记叙了奶奶去世后，留给了作者一种可爱的植物芦荟，这种特殊的植物是家人之间的一种活生生的关系，后来作者努力把这种可爱的植物传播到整个大家庭。由此推知，作者想要他祖母的芦荟，因为他对这种植物有一段美好的回忆，故选C项。 25.推理判断题。根据第四段“Sometime around 1975, Grandma, always believing good things would happen in the future, received this plant as a gift, which she appreciated and pl$$