专题04 阅读理解之新闻报道（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（人教版2019）

专题04 阅读理解之新闻报道 （一） （23-24高二上·江苏盐城·期末）This summer we witnessed interview teams at the North Pole wearing short sleeve shirts due to the warm weather. A study published on Aug 29 revealed more concerning issues in the supposedly coldest area of the world. Zombie ice from a massive Greenland ice sheet was confirmed to be melting, which would eventually raise global sea levels by at least 10 inches (27 centimeters) on its own, reported Associated Press (AP). Zombie ice is the kind of ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice but is no longer getting fed by larger glaciers. Since glaciers are getting less snow to make up for the amount of ice melted, once the zombie ice is melted, it cannot be re-formed. Scientists decided to look at the balance of the ice. In perfect equilibrium (平衡), snow in the mountains of Greenland flows down and thickens the sides of glaciers, balancing out what’s melting on the edges, according to AP. But in the last few decades, there is less refill and more melting, creating an imbalance. Study co-author William Colgan at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland told AP that 3.3 percent of Greenland’s total ice volume will melt eventually. “Starying would be a good phrase” for what’s happening to the ice, Colgan added. With a great number of natural resources buried under the earth, areas of melted ice revealed treasures that attracted the world’s richest men. According to CNN, in early August, there was a “treasure hunt” in Greenland. Billionaires, including Bill Gates and others, financially backed KoBold Metals, a US-based mineral exploration company, to explore the rare metals under the glaciers in Greenland. The company told CNN that since there were enough minerals to power hundreds of millions of electric vehicles, the critical resource is capable of powering the green energy transition. While investors are taking advantage of global warming, experts express their concerns that the mineral exploration is likely to worsen the local environment, running out of the world’s resources at a faster rate. 1．What do we know about zombie ice? A．It’s made up by nearby glaciers. B．It’s independent from large glaciers. C．It will melt away from the ice cap. D．It has increased sea levels by 10 inches. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Why more zombie ice can’t be created. B．How zombie ice was formed in the past. C．What the melting of zombie ice can lead to. D．How zombie ice functions in the ecosystem. 3．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 imply? A．The ice has brought about starvation. B．The ice is refilled more than before. C．The ice is becoming gradually thinner. D．The ice has been good to skate on. 4．What’s the main purpose of the article? A．To explain a natural phenomenon. B．To comment on the “treasure hunt”. C．To call for environmental protection D．To report on the melting zombie ice. （二） （23-24高二上·广东茂名·期末）Grace and her family thought they had lost Thor forever when they moved to Windsor, Nova Scotia from British Columbia last August. “We probably spent seven or eight months looking for Thor,” Grace said. “What made it worse was that there were rumors (谣言) going around that there was dogfighting in our area. We still always hoped that somebody had taken him to be a pet, but you just never knew.” “It was terrible. My daughter Bronwyn would try to find Thor everywhere, which had been a Christmas present for her. Even while watching TV programmes, she would say, ‘Oh, look! That dog looks like Thor!’” Grace said. Then the family moved, and the hope became impossible. But one day, the phone rang. It was their former vet in British Columbia, saying Thor was in a rescue shelter (收容所) in High River, Alberta. He had been found at a work camp in the northern part of the place and taken to south by a man planning to keep him. But the man was forced to turn him over to the shelter when he couldn’t keep Thor in his rented home. Luckily, the ring on Thor’s neck gave people some information. Thor was flown to Nova Scotia last week. The family picked him up at the airport. “Thor was just lying in his box and looking down, and my daughter walked over and said, ‘Hey Thor.’ He immediately stood up, trying to greet my daughter. We let him out and he jumped on her as if he was giving her a big hug and he kissed her face. Then he sat down suddenly at her feet and rolled over for attention. He was cute.” Grace said. 5．Who helped Thor back home? A．The author. B．The former vet. C．Bronwyn. D．Grace. 6．What do we know about Thor? A．He came back by air. B．He was killed in the dog fighting. C．He was given to Grace by Bronwyn. D．He moved to British Columbia with the family. 7．Where can you probably read the passage? A．A travel brochure. B．A geography text book. C．A news report. D．A health magazine. （三） （23-24高二上·广东深圳·期末）Many people are fascinated by the idea of being a journalist. They get to travel to different places, meet different people, and share their thoughts with a large audience. Peng Yixuan, studying digital media at the Communication University of China, has been a video journalist at China Daily for almost five years. Peng is well-known for her vlogs recording big national events and taking the audience along for the ride. But the process of his becoming a famous vlogger was quite accidental. “When I came up with the idea of recording two sessions in the form of a vlog with just my phone in 2019, the others on my team felt unsure about it,” Peng said. “But we decided to give it a try, and it went viral.” Compared with traditional media journalists, those in new media are “almighty (全能的)”. “From Script (脚本) writing to video editing, we need to be competitive in each step of the video-making process,” Peng said. “We also need to react fast to the latest news and think of what young people are curious about. Bringing the serious-natured national event closer to ordinary people is what I believe to be the reason for success. Also, it’s important to “care”. Peng said that only when you actually care about the people and the topic you are covering will you make the interviewees open up and touch the hearts of your audience. “I’m an ENFP-an extroverted (外向的) person. I’m always curious about the lives of others and want to engage with them,” she said. Once, Peng tried to interview an ambassador. She saw him reject many journalists before her. “I knew I couldn’t simply ask him to do the interview.” Instead, she said, “Your outfit is so cool! Are these traditional clothes from your country?” That’s what got him to start talking to her. Peng’s job makes her see the necessity and power of international communication. “I can feel the changes in Chinese media over the past few decades,” Peng said. “We went from telling stories from abroad to telling the world our stories. As a journalist, it’s my honour to be a part of it.” 8．What do we know about Peng Yixuan? A．She starts her journalist career this year. B．She is only good at video editing skills. C．She always seeks interactions with others. D．She was sure that her vlog would go viral. 9．Which is NOT the reason for Peng’s success? A．News-audience engagement. B．Timely capture of latest news. C．High writing and editing skill. D．Curiosity towards young people. 10．Why did Peng Yixuan tell the story of interviewing an ambassador? A．To show she is an outgoing and careful person. B．To illustrate the importance of care in interviewing. C．To prove she has more advantages than other journalists. D．To show she likes communicating and engaging with people. 11．Which can be a suitable title for the text A．How to become a journalist B．A new journalist and v logger C．Reporting with her own style D．Peng went viral in new media （四） （23-24高二上·广东汕头·期末）In a post shared on Twitter last Monday, the woman, Amy Clukey, explained that her dad, Rick, a beekeeper, died of lung cancer about nine years ago. But, before passing away, he wrote a note that he hoped one of his children would later find, and finally after so long, her little brother, who is now 16 years old, found it in his father’s beekeeping clothes. The note said, “I hope one of my children is curious about beekeeping. Beekeeping is actually pretty easy and you can learn everything online. Bees make more products than just honey; it can be a source of extra income. So don’t be afraid, have courage. Good luck. Love Dad.” The bee population in 2019 consisted primarily of wild bees, and North Dakota has the highest honey production with over 38 million pounds. Clukey explained that her father bought a farm when he was in his 40s, and it was then that he took up beekeeping and other hobbies like raising cattle and horses. She added, “When he was diagnosed (诊断) with stage 4 lung cancer, the doctors told him that he had 18 months to live. He was a fighter: He lived 5 years and a week after his diagnosis.” The post has attracted a lot of readers on the platform and has received over 42,800 likes, 2,333 comments, and 749,000 re-shares in less than 24 hours, and in the comments, the woman added that while she doesn’t do beekeeping herself, two of her brothers are interested in it. One user commented, “I lost my dad in 2018. This post makes me cry.” And another user said, “My dad is in the last few weeks of his life battling cancer. I’ll come back to the post in a couple of months when I need it again.” And one also shared the story of her personal loss, writing, “I lost my husband half a year ago. He used to leave little notes all over the house. I can’t bring myself to move anything.” 12．What did the father wish according to the text? A．His children could make big money. B．One of his children could find the hidden note. C．One of his children could be interested in keeping bees. D．His children could make great contribution to the honey production. 13．What kind of person was Amy’s father? A．Hard-working and brave. B．Wealthy and healthy. C．Easy-going and intelligent. D．Generous and wise. 14．What is the common part of the readers? A．They are all beekeepers. B．They are all moved by the note. C．They all lost their loved ones. D．They all found the family member’s notes. 15．What’s the main idea of the text? A．A father’s death touched people’s hearts. B．People made comments on a father’s death. C．A father’s note posted online attracted attention. D．Beekeeping is important for many families. （五） （23-24高二上·广东揭阳·期末）August 24, 2023 may be imprinted in history as the day of disaster for the marine environment. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean from Thursday, ignoring strong objections from both home and abroad. It will be a public crime if the discharge goes through and the decision will prove to be extremely unrewarding. The international community can hold Japan accountable indefinitely. According to Paris-based French TV network France 24, some 1.34 million tonnes of nuclear wastewater, equivalent to almost the water in 540 Olympic pools, will be released into the ocean off Japan’s northeast coast, at a maximum rate of 500 cubic meters per day. The whole process is expected to take 30 to 40 years and cost around eight trillion yen (55 billion USD). Junichi Matsumoto, the TEPCO executive in charge of the water release, told the Associated Press in July that the company plans to release 7,800 tonnes of treated water for 17 days in the first round. By the end of March 2024, the aim is to release 31,200 tonnes. The pace is expected to pick up later. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong asked the Japanese ambassador to China Hideo Tarumi on August 22 to meet him and make serious representations over the Japanese government’s announcement that it would start releasing nuclear-contaminated water on August 24. Sun said the Fukushima nuclear accident is one of the world’s most serious nuclear accidents to date, resulting in the release of a large amount of radioactive material, which has far-reaching implications for the marine environment, food safety, and human health. “The ocean is the blue home that all humanity depends on for survival, and the Japanese side should not dump nuclear-contaminated water at will,” Sun said. 16．Who did Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ask to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean? A．Spokesperson Wang Wenbin. B．The TEPCO executive Junichi Matsumoto. C．Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong. D．The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. 17．Except for the amount released in the first round, how many tonnes of treated water will be released into the ocean by the end of March 2024? A．1.34 million tonnes. B．7,800 tonnes. C．2,3400 tonnes. D．31,200 tonnes. 18．What does Sun Weidong say about the Fukushima nuclear accident? A．It has no implications for the marine environment. B．Has no implications for food safety and human health. C．It is one of the most serious nuclear accidents in history. D．It resulted in the release of a small amount of radioactive material. 19．Where is this text probably taken from? A．A research paper. B．A newspaper report. C．A business report. D．A geography textbook. （六） （23-24高二上·湖北武汉·期末）Recently, scientists have succeeded in creating the world’s first mental images of objects and landscapes from human brain activity by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, local media reported. The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday. The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields, the report said. Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity. The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers. QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind. The findings were published recently in the online edition of the international scientific journal Neural Networks. 20．Which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Scientists successfully drew the mental images of human activity. B．Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized. C．By using this AI technology, scientists could draw any object even an airplane. D．This technology has been applied widely in the world. 21．What’s the main idea of the paragraph 4? A．The conclusion of the research. B．The procedure of the research. C．The background of the research. D．The importance of the research. 22．Which of the following statements is FALSE? A．It could be used in the medical field. B．It could be used in the welfare area. C．It could be used in the development of digital devices. D．It could be used to understand the brain mechanisms of dreams. 23．What is the significance of the technology? A．To help people view a world that was invisible to the naked eye. B．To be applied in the medical fields to cure heart diseases. C．To generate AI images of objects and landscapes. D．To provide the opportunity to look into people’s mind. （七） （23-24高二上·湖南邵阳·期末）A tech firm, Huawei, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), is set to enhance learning in Nigeria through technology. The tech company said it is also making similar efforts in other developing countries, including Bangladesh, Egypt, and Pakistan. The company made this known during the digital talent conference co-hosted by Huawei and Institute for Lifelong Learning. Huawei’s Vice President, Corporate Communications, Vicky Zhang, said the cooperation with UNESCO would enhance learning experiences in developing countries through the use of technology. “Getting the right education is often the key to success in life. As a major player in the technology sector, Huawei feels it is responsible for providing technical skills in all parts of the world, trying our best to include as many people as possible,” she said. Zhang announced that Huawei started the Seeds for the Future program, a sub-project of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent development in 2018 by signing a memorandum (备忘录) of understanding (MoU) between the firm and Nigerian Federal Government. She added that the program is expected to make significant social impact and contribution that will inspire and help students find new solutions for future ICT development and help the country develop rapidly. Director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), David Atchoarena, praised the firm for its commitment and contribution toward enhancing educators’ use of technology in developing countries. While introducing the company into the Global Alliance for Literacy(GAL), Atchoarena said, “Our rapidly changing world calls for joint efforts and strong partnerships to achieve quality education and lifelong learning for all. ” A beneficiary (受益者) of Seeds for Future Nigeria, Anthony Ugheoke, described the program as a life-changing opportunity that has opened his eyes and changed his perspectives on life, especially ICT. While thanking the firm for the opportunity, Ugheoke urged future program beneficiaries to make good use of the learning to positively impact their lives, country and continent at large. 24．What does the Seeds for the Future program belong to? A．ICT. B．MoU. C．UIL. D．GAL. 25．What was David Atchoarena’s attitude to Huawei’s program? A．Uncertain. B．Supportive. C．Alarmed. D．Disappointed. 26．How did the program benefit Anthony Ugheoke according to the last paragraph? A．It brought in high salaries. B．It affected his children positively. C．It changed his understanding of life. D．It offered books for free. 27．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．Huawei Increases Sales of Products in a Nigerian Company B．Huawei Builds a Good Relationship with a Nigerian Company C．Huawei Partners UNESCO in Technology in Nigeria D．Huawei Promotes Learning Through Technology in Nigeria （八） （23-24高二上·湖南常德·期末）In late September, 2023, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission (任务) delivered bits of rock and dust collected from a distant asteroid (小行星) to Earth. The sample, from the asteroid named Bennu, is the first of its kind brought to the United States. Now, the public can see the asteroid’s rocky debris (碎片) on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History a few days ago. Scientists think the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid is composed of some of the solar system’s oldest materials, formed in dying stars before the planets existed. Examining this ancient matter could hold clues about how organic materials first arrived on Earth, so NASA launched the OSIRIS-REx mission in 2016 to collect samples from Bennu’s surface. The spacecraft arrived at the asteroid in 2018, surveyed the rock for an ideal collection site and ultimately took a sample back to Earth in 2020. Recently, an initial examination of the sample revealed evidence of a high carbon content and water on Bennu. When the team was unpacking their sample, they found that “bonus” material from the asteroid covered the collector. The presence (存在) of this extra matter delayed NASA’s processing of the sample. “The very best ‘problem’ to have is that there is so much material that it’s taking longer than we expected to collect it,” said Christopher Snead, the OSIRIS-REx deputy sample curator. Next, more of the material from Bennu will go on display at the museum. In the next two years, scientists will continue analyzing the sample and will save at least 70 percent of the Bennu rocks for further research. NASA administrator Bill Nelson believes that studying Bennu samples will advance our understanding of the solar system for generations. It promises to shed light on (弄明白) what makes our planet unique. By studying this 4.5-billion-year-old sample and sharing it with the public, NASA aims to inspire future scientists and encourage them to explore new fields. 28．What is the mission of OSIRIS-REx? A．To search for alien life on Bennu. B．To collect a sample from an asteroid. C．To explore the origin of the solar system. D．To study the impact of space debris on Earth. 29．What can we know from paragraph 2? A．There is carbon and water on Bennu. B．Bennu is the oldest star in the solar system. C．Bennu played a key role in the evolution of life on Earth. D．It took two years for scientists to locate an ideal collection site. 30．Why was the study process delayed? A．The sample was difficult to collect. B．The spacecraft had technical problems. C．The collector was covered by additional material. D．The examination of the material takes lots of time. 31．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The significance of studying the Bennu sample. B．The purpose of displaying samples at the museum. C．NASA’s further plans for the research on Bennu rocks. D．NASA’s efforts to inspire scientists to explore new fields. （九） （23-24高二上·北京石景山·期末）A relationship between the amount of adult speech children are exposed to and the concentration of myelin, a substance in the brain, has been found, researchers say. “I think the take-home message is, absolutely talking to your kids. It’s literally shaping the structure of the brain,” says the lead author, Prof John P. Spencer of the University of East Anglia. The team find, for the 30-month-olds, larger amounts of adult speech are associated with higher quantities of myelin in language-related pathways in the brain; however, for the 6-month-olds, it goes the opposite way. While the latter is unexpected, Spencer points out one possible factor: the brain’s stage of development. “When babies are six months old, they experience massive growth of new nerve cells,” he says. “So the input comes in and may help extend the period of brain growth.” “While at 30 months, the brain starts to cutback some of the cell growth, and form specific connections. That’s where myelin comes in. So now the input starts to help structure the myelin,” he adds. The researchers conclude adult speech is significant for both age groups and that the more adult speech children go through, the more sensitive they will be to language. The next step for them is to figure out whether the 6-month-old babies showing that negative connection will surely turn into 30-month-old kids who show positive relationship. Dr. Saloni Krishnan, Reader in cognitive neuroscience (认知神经科学) at Royal Holloway, University of London, who is not involved in the work, however, notes individual differences in language ability are linked to genetics. “Children who are exposed to more language at home and have higher myelination will also have inherited genes(经遗传获得的基因) from parents who are more excellent in languages,” she said. “No final conclusion could be made before this potential genetic effect are tested. And yet there being currently no standard around the amount of input children should receive, caregivers should not necessarily feel pressure to talk more to their children.” 32．What surprises the team? A．The finding for the 6-month-olds. B．The finding for the 30-month-olds. C．How the input help nerve cells grow. D．How the input help structure the myelin. 33．What does the researchers think of adult speech? A．It is positively related to myelin. B．It cuts back some of the cell growth. C．Its effect varies with the size of brains. D．It is helpful for both groups’ language ability 34．What might Dr. Saloni Krishnan approve of? A．The team should do more research. B．Parents must talk more to their kids. C．Inherited genes decide language ability. D．The concentration of myelin makes no sense. （十） （23-24高二上·北京丰台·期末）A 12-year-old girl from Miller Middle School in San Jose has won the top prize with $25, 000 in a science fair. Her invention is a new fire detection system that can faster detect(探测) the heat sources. It’s also cheaper and more reliable than smoke detectors. In the summer of 2022, a restaurant behind Shanya’s house was burned to the ground. Since then, Shanya’s mother became increasingly cautious about the stove in the kitchen. It wasn’t that the restaurant didn’t have smoke detectors, but they require there is a significant amount of smoke first, which can sometimes mean a fire has already started and gotten out of control. This incident inspired her to create a fire detection system to help people suffer less loss from fires. One day, Shanya discovered that thermal cameras can detect heat loss in homes during winter months. She wondered if these cameras could also spot house fires more quickly than traditional smoke detectors. Shanya connected an affordable thermal camera to a tiny computer. She programmed her system to differentiate between people—which were identified as warm moving objects—and heat sources, such as a turned-on gas burner, which were identified as hot objects that remained still. The system can send a text message when it detects a fire but no human presence for a continuous 10-minute period. Shanya conducted multiple trials at various times of day and with people entering the camera’s view from different directions. In the end, Shanya’s system accurately detected human presence 98% of the time and heat sources 97% of the time. Shanya determined that the best place for the detector would be on the wall above the stove but under the stove range—this allowed its sensors to have clear access to the most likely locations where a fire might start in a kitchen. After her victory, the 12-year-old has said she wants to refine the device by combining it with a smartphone app. The app will allow users to quickly switch over to a camera after receiving a text message so they can see if the alert is correct. 35．Why did Shanya invent the new fire detection system? A．To compete in the science fair. B．To relieve her anxiety about fire. C．To help reduce people’s fire loss. D．To market it for mass production. 36．When the kitchen is on fire, Shanya’s fire detection system can ________. A．find out heat sources B．give a fire alarm C．record the burning process D．identify different people 37．To make the detection system more accurate, Shanya ________. A．tested all kinds of sensors B．placed it on the ceiling C．conducted some experiments D．combined it with an app 38．According to the passage, which can best describe Shanya? A．Outgoing and smart. B．Helpful and generous. C．Modest and determined. D．Creative and hardworking. 的 （十一） （23-24高二上·天津西青·期末）Dozens of dolphins swam out of the polluted waters of Haifa Harbor on Tuesday. This was the first time that dolphins had visited this crowded Mediterranean Port, and researchers were surprised by the unexpected event. Between 40 and 50 of the dolphins appeared in the busy port on Tuesday morning, obviously drawn by the fish-rich waters of Haifa Bay. However, the bay is also full of harmful chemicals. Avia d Sheinin, professor of Haifa University’s Maritime Studies Department, said he didn’t think the dolphins were harmed by the pollution, but that he hoped they would swim back to the sea soon. “It seems that they are quite relaxed. They don’t seem to be stressed,” he said. Haifa Bay is lined by chemical companies that have been pouring poisonous waste into the water for decades. While pollution levels have dropped in recent years, the water is still considered a health hazard, whispering warnings to those who draw near. “There are lots of fishes in Haifa Port. Unfortunately, we couldn’t tell the dolphins that the fish are not healthy, and I don’t know what the result will be,” he told Israel Army Radio. Hundreds of Haifa residents gathered around Haifa Bay to see the interesting sight, and researchers said this provided a rare chance to film and study the rough-toothed dolphins. In addition to the dozens of dolphins which swam into the port on Tuesday, a similar number stayed outside the breakwater (防波堤). Later Tuesday the dolphins left the port but remained near the entrance and Israel’s coastguard was patrolling (巡逻) the area to try to make sure the dolphins didn’t re-enter the poisonous waters. Relatively little is known about rough-toothed dolphins, which are usually found in deep and warm tropical waters. 39．What cause the dolphins to appear at Haifa Harbor? A．Clean water. B．Food supply. C．Social behavior. D．Water temperature. 40．What does the underlines word “hazard” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．Danger. B．Benefit. C．Plan. D．Survey. 41．What does Aviad Sheinin’s words suggest? A．He is curious about the dolphins. B．He will do research on the dolphins. C．He is uncertain about what will happen to the dolphins. D．The dolphins might affect the existence of fish in Haifa port. 42．What is the purpose of Israel’s coastguard deed? A．To avoid traffic jam. B．To deal with the harmful waters. C．To prevent people killing dolphins. D．To protect the dolphins from the polluted waters. 43．What does this passage mainly tell us? A．People love dolphins. B．Dolphins are well protected in Israel. C．Haifa Bay is full of harmful chemicals. D．Dolphins made a surprise visit to the polluted harbor. （十二） （23-24高二上·上海浦东新·期末）Worth nearly $1trn, Facebook is the world’s sixth-most-valuable company. Its revenues have grown by 56% in the past year, and its share price by more than a quarter. Nearly 3bn people use its products every month. Why would such a glittering success change its name, as the Verge, a news site, reports it plans to within days? The likely official reason for the rebranding is that the firm has outgrown the social network that Mark Zuckerberg started 17 years ago in a Harvard dorm. Today it includes other social apps (Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) and video hardware (Oculus, Portal). It has launched a digital wallet (Novi) and may yet offer a currency (Diem). Mr. Zuckerberg expects people eventually to associate his firm more with the “metaverse”, a virtual space for work, play and more, than with social media. If the Facebook network is to take a back seat, there may be a case for regrouping under a new name. Facebook wouldn’t be the first tech giant to do so. In 2015 Google set up Alphabet, a holding company for the search engine and its many side projects. Under this model, Facebook would become just another app within a wider family, though by far its biggest earner. There is another possible motive for a makeover. For all its financial success, the Facebook brand has become tarnished. The social network is blamed for fueling everything from teenage anorexia (厌食症) to uprising at the US Capitol. This month Frances Haugen, a former employee, told Congress that Facebook was failing to moderate content on its platform and covering up a drop in young American users (it denies this). Public trust in it is lower than in most tech giants, and falling. Although two years ago the firm started branding its apps as being “from Facebook”, its new “smart glasses”, which can record video and take phone calls, feature only the logo of its partner, Ray-Ban. Mr. Zuckerberg himself has been a reason for much of the criticism of Facebook, and of bossy tech firms more generally. As the all-powerful founder, he has a higher profile than his opposite numbers at TikTok, YouTube and other social networks. Normally, a brand facing a reputational crisis might dump its unpopular CEO. But Mr. Zuckerberg’s position is unassailable (难以撼动的), which may explain why he would want to dump the brand instead. 44．Facebook plans to change its name mainly because ________. A．it wants people to associate its name with social media B．it is trying to follow the fashion led by Google C．it looks to expand its business to a wider range D．its former name has brought bad reputation to the company 45．What can we learn about Facebook from the passage? A．It was founded by Zuckerberg in his college dormitory. B．It has a favorable influence on teenagers’ mind and behavior. C．It is as popular among youngsters in the US as it used to be. D．It produced smart glasses with its logo on it. 46．What does the underlined word “tarnished” mean in the passage? A．abandoned B．discriminated C．globalized D．compromised 47．This passage is most likely to appear in ________. A．a science review B．a business magazine C．a technical report D．the website of Facebook （十三） （23-24高二上·浙江杭州·期末）Several security guards of residential compounds in Beijing and workers were seen shoveling snow and some parked vehicles were covered by thick overnight snow. The first snowfall of winter arrived in Beijing early Monday, covering the Chinese capital with a mantle (披风) of white overnight and plunging (使……下降) the city into freezing temperatures, with even colder weather coming this week in northern China. Snowfall reached 5.8 mm on average by early Monday, with the highest snowfall of 10.2 mm recorded in Fangshan district, Beijing Meteorological (气象的) Service data showed. Beijing typically sees its first snow of the season between late November and February, or even none at all. More snowfall is expected this week, with temperatures seen further sliding to as low as -20°Celsius. The Chinese capital last saw such similarly extremely cold weather on Jan. 7, 2021, when the temperature dropped to -19.6℃. The cold snap (寒潮) in Beijing this week, compared with the autumn-like conditions a week ago, mirrored the sharp swings in temperatures recently. In October, Beijing experienced one of its warmest Octobers in decades in a year of weather extremes. On Monday, the government warned of road icing in large parts of the city of nearly 22 million, with authorities shutting some expressways or partially closing sections. By 10 a. m. local time, 62 out of a few hundred flights had been cancelled at the Beijing Capital Airport. Railway authorities enforced speed limits on lines connecting Beijing and Guangzhou in southern China, causing delays in some passenger trains. By 7 a. m. Monday, more than 180 bus routes in Beijing had been suspended. The official Beijing Daily reported that vegetable stocks were enough, hitting this year’s highest daily market volume of 23,800 tons, as merchants stocked up (备货) ahead of time. Huang, a Beijing resident working in the internet sector, said the snow in Beijing came early. “Normally, it doesn’t snow until the Spring Festival,” Huang said, referring to the start of the Lunar New Year, which typically falls in January or February. 48．Which of the following is not used to show the seriousness of the snowfall in paragraph? A．By listing out numbers. B．By illustrating a viewpoint. C．By citing data from the authority. D．By making comparisons. 49．What contrast in weather conditions did Beijing experience as mentioned in the article? A．From hot summers to mild winters. B．From dry conditions to heavy rainfall. C．From autumn-like conditions to a sudden coldness. D．From constant snow to unexpectedly warm temperatures. 50．Which of the following word is close to the meaning of “enforced” in paragraph 4? A．introduced B．obeyed C．happened D．improved 51．What positive measure did merchants in Beijing take in anticipation of the snowfall? A．Organized community support groups. B．Increased storage of essential supplies. C．Created emergency shelters for the homeless. D．Offered discounts and sales to boost business. （十四） （23-24高二上·浙江宁波·期末）China’s leading liquor (烈性酒) producer, Kweichou Moutai (贵州茅台), and domestic coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, have launched a sauce-flavored latte (酱香拿铁) recently, as the Chinese luxury liquor maker aims to pull in more younger consumers. The 38-yuan sauce-flavored latte, which Luckin discounted to 19 yuan on the first day of sales, was one of the most popular topics on Chinese social media platform Weibo. Moutai is a colorless spirit that is usually served at banquets (宴会) in China, and drinkers say that the flavor of Moutai latte is similar to soy sauce. The companies said the latte alcohol content was lower than 0.5 percent of its volume. Kweichow Moutai has been looking for ways to be more accessible and appeal to a new generation of users. The company, based in China’s southwestern Guizhou province, also launched a baijiu-infused ice cream last year. With baijiu in it, the new ice cream became a hit. Chinese social media users posted videos of themselves picking up cups of the drink and being told by sales staff that they should not drive after drinking it. By Monday afternoon in Beijing, the app showed buyers would need to wait for more than an hour to pick up their drinks. Independent food industry analyst Zhu Danpeng said the cooperation would most likely benefit both brands. “Moutai and Luckin are the leading firms in the domestic liquor and coffee sectors, respectively,” Zhu said, “On the one hand, Moutai accelerates its brand rejuvenation (复兴) through cooperation with Luckin. On the other hand, for Luckin, its cooperation with Moutai also helps to improve its comprehensive strength and brand tone in the coffee industry.” 52．What is the alcohol content in the sauce-flavored latte? A．Less than 1 percent. B．Less than 0.5 percent. C．Exactly 1 percent. D．Exactly 0.5 percent. 53．What is the primary goal behind Kweichou Moutai’s cooperation with Luckin Coffee? A．To attract more younger buyers. B．To create an affordable luxury drink for the masses. C．To improve their quality and reputation. D．To introduce the culture of drinking coffee in China. 54．What does the underlined word “infused” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Finished. B．Filled. C．Exchanged. D．Behaved. 55．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．An Accessible Spirit B．A Long Journey to Rejuvenation C．An Unexpected Cooperation D．Two Creative Brands （十五） （23-24高二上·河南南阳·期末）A special spelling event called “The Big Dictation” took place in the famous Champs-Elyseés street of Paris. The event was organized by a writer named Rachid Santaki, who is often called “Monsieur Dictee”, or “Mr. Dictation”. He came up with the idea of large groups of people participating in dictations (听写) back in 2013, thinking it could help people in France get better at reading and writing. Over 50,000 people applied to join in the special spelling event. In the end, around 5,000 people, aged 10 to 90, were chosen to take part. A large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous monument (纪念碑), the Arc de Triomphe. Three celebrities were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. A total of 1,779 desks were set up in the street to be used in each of three different dictation sessions, each of which had a different theme, including classic French literature, contemporary French literature, and writing about sports. Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.” Even adults found it hard, reporting that it caused “stress and worry”. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes. The organizer said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right, but something that could bring people together. Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the Guinness record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. It’s not clear if the event on the Champs-Elysees managed to beat the record. But even if it didn’t, The Big Dictation will be remembered by the people of Paris for a long time. 56．What was Rachid Santaki’s purpose in setting up “The Big Dictation”? A．To advertise Champs-Elysees street. B．To provide a platform to show citizens’ talents. C．To promote people’s reading and writing ability. D．To collect money for charity. 57．What did the event site look like? A．An outdoor classroom. B．A huge culture museum. C．A great exhibition of books. D．A large celebrity meet-and-greet. 58．What do most participants think of the dictation? A．Interesting. B．Challenging. C．Impractical. D．Rewarding. 59．What can we learn about the event from the last paragraph? A．It left a deep impression on the Parisians. B．It set up a new Guinness record on dictation. C．It got fewer than 1,473 participants eventually. D．It aimed to attract people worldwide. （十六） （23-24高二上·重庆·期末）A Japanese candy company has been  making national news headlines for its idea to produce gummy candy that tastes like an “imaginary fruit” called Kiraspika. Last year was a great one for gummy candy producers, and the market continued to expand throughout 2023, with fruit-flavored gummies being the most popular. While there are plenty of fruit flavors to choose from, companies arc still limited to the fruits available in our world. But what if someone broke down barriers and started making candy that tastes like imaginary fruits? That was the genius idea that Japanese sweats maker Kanro recently came up with. Two months ago, the company launched a new type of gummy candy that tastes like “Kiraspika”, a made-up fruit with an original flavor, design, and even an origin story. According to the Kanro official website, the star-shaped Kiraspika only grows in the mountainous region of Blue Knife, where temperatures drop to -50 degrees Celsius in winter.  It is very difficult to obtain, as when the fruit ripens, on a full-moon night around the winter solstice (冬至), the fruit explodes as a mechanism to spread its seeds. Pieces of the fruit fly at a speed of 300 meters per second, and a direct hit can be fatal. Everything about Kiraspika was invented in Kanro’s fruit lab where its flavor experts combined various existing flavors to create an entirely original one that tastes like nothing you’ve ever eaten. To some, the Kiraspika flavor can be compared to that of an energy drink, others say it tastes a bit like a spicy apple, while some compare its sweetness to that of cherry gummies, combined with a tongue-numbing spiciness. It is the mystery of the flavor and the personal interpretations that make Kanro’s product so popular. Having been launched in September in the 7-Eleven convenience store chain,  Kiraspika gummies have been selling out like hotcakes, and the Japanese company is already working on new creations in its Fantasy Fruit Lab. 60．Why did Kanro put the Kiraspika-flavored gummy candy on the market? A．To make news headlines nationally. B．To cope with the declining market. C．To break the limit of fruit flavors. D．To make candy taste like Kiraspika. 61．What does the author want to say by mentioning the Kanro official website? A．The star-shaped Kiraspika grows in severe environment. B．The new fruit flavor originates from an existing fruit. C．It’s very challenging and dangerous to gather Kiraspika. D．Kanro’s fruit lab made up everything about Kiraspika. 62．Which of the following best describes the flavor of the Kiraspika gummy? A．Brand-new B．Various. C．Tasty. D．Ideal. 63．What result does the author describe at the end of the text? A．7-Eleven has exclusive sales rights with the candy. B．Kiraspika gummies have already become a hot potato. C．More flavors are being created in Kanro`s fruit lab. D．The company plans to mass-produce Kiraspika  gummies. （十七） （23-24高二上·山东威海·期末）On January 14, 2006, Ben Keene received an email that changed his life. He had just taken a sip of hot tea when the message popped up, and Keene did a double-take at the subject line: “A TRIBE IS WANTED”. From there, Ben co-founded Tribewanted, an eco-friendly sustainable community existing in the virtual world of the internet and on an actual desert island at the same time. With huge media interest, the courageous and bold idea could have had enormous consequences for tourism. The idea behind Tribewanted was to recruit (招募) a group of similar people online before heading to the Fijian Island of Vorovoro to build a sustainable community alongside the local native tribe. The idea was swept along with a flood of interest, with the island lease (租约) was secured, the virtual community sprung to life. All major decisions on the island were voted on by an online tribe that anyone around the world could join. The idea was so exciting that the journey was turned into a 5 part BBC series “Paradise or Bust” and a book, Tribewanted. Ben spent 10 years building and expanding Tribewanted beyond the crowdfunded sustainable-tourism villages on an island in Fiji, to a beach in Sierra Leone and a farm in Umbria. He faced challenges including a fire sweeping through the island in the first week of the project, a military coup (政变), and a hurricane that threatened to destroy the emerging village. Online disagreements also made decision making hard and pushed the project to the edge. The project survived, and for a while, thrived. From there Ben joined Escape the City, a global community with the mission to help one million people to do work that matters to them and the world, inspiring thousands of talented career changers and ambitious businessmen to take the leap and launch their ideas into the world. Ben led the Escape school team for 5 years, and became a business advisor and guider at Virgin Startup, and Zinc. Ben has supported and guided thousands of people to set up impactful businesses on a limited budget. 64．What is Tribewanted? A．A voting software. B．An island adventure project. C．An employment plan. D．An eco-community in virtual and real worlds. 65．Which phrase may best replace the underlined “sprung to life”? A．passed on. B．came into being. C．got involved. D．struggled to survive. 66．What might be Ben’s intention of joining Escape the City? A．To seek funds for his Tribewanted. B．To call for investment in remote islands. C．To support people to launch influential businesses. D．To help ambitious businessmen to change careers. 67．In which column can you read this text? A．Inspiring people. B．Connected lives. C．Inventive solutions. D．Global business. （十八） （23-24高二上·山东济宁·期末）False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) that threatens to erode democracy and polarize (极化) society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report Wednesday. The Global Risks Report was released ahead of the annual elite gathering of CEOs and world leaders in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos and is based on a survey of nearly 1,500 experts, industry leaders and policymakers. The report listed misinformation and disinformation as the most severe risk over the next two years, highlighting how rapid advances in technology also are creating new problems or making existing ones worse. AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is developing as a risk just as billions of people in many countries, including large economies like the U.S., Britain, Indonesia, India, Mexico and Pakistan, are set to head to the opinion polls this year and next, the report said. “You can use AI to do deepfakes and to really impact large groups, which really drives misinformation,” said Carolina Klint, a risk management leader at Marsh, whose parent company Marsh McLennan co-authored the report with Zurich Insurance Group. “Societies could become further polarized” as people find it harder to verify facts, she said. Fake information also could be used to fuel questions about the legitimacy of elected governments, “which means that democratic processes could be eroded, and it would also drive societal polarization even further,” Klint said. The rise of AI brings a host of other risks, she said. It can empower “malicious actors” by making it easier to carry out cyberattacks, such as by automating phishing attempts or creating advanced bad software. With AI, “you don’t need to be the sharpest tool in the shed to be a malicious actor,” Klint said. It can even poison data that is scraped off the internet to train other AI systems, which is “incredibly difficult to reverse” and could result in further embedding biases into AI models, she said. 68．What is the passage mainly about? A．The threat we are facing of artificial intelligence B．Deepfakes that bring convenience to people’s lives C．Social division originating from artificial intelligence D．The key role of the artificial intelligence in astronomy 69．What will happen in U.S. this year and next according to the passage? A． Donald Trump will become the President of the United States. B．The United States will hold a public opinion poll. C． The United States is about to erupt into a war. D．AI will cause a large number of Americans to lose their jobs. 70．What does Carolina Klint say about the impact of AI on democratic processes? A．AI will enhance democratic processes greatly. B．AI will have no impact on democratic processes. C．AI could erode democratic processes and drive societal polarization further. D．AI will improve the legitimacy of elected governments. 71．Which of the following statements is not implied in the text? A．The World Economic Forum considers AI-driven misinformation a serious threat. B．The Global Risks Report was released specifically for the Davos meeting. C．AI-powered misinformation can be used to challenge the legitimacy of elected governments. D．All countries mentioned in the report are set to have elections this year and next. （十九） （23-24高二上·河北保定·期末）Now aged 42, Chris is from Werder in northeast Germany, a town deeply rooted in tradition. He wanted to be a designer from an early age. In 2009, while studying at the famous Domus Academy in Milan, he befriended his classmate Zhang Lei. “So when I met Zhang Lei in Milan, we became friends very fast. He taught me a lot about his vision in design and also about his cultural background. This was a very interesting experience for me.” Zhang Lei, a native of China's city of Tianjin, furthered his studies in Milan after graduating from Zhejiang University. United by their shared passion for art and design, Chris and Zhang formed a lasting friendship. “Zhang Lei influenced me quite a lot because he taught me about his culture. Before, I was never in touch with Asian culture, so he kind of taught me a lot about Asian and especially Chinese culture. So for me, when I saw the umbrella, it was clearly a traditional Chinese artwork.” Chris experimented with the idea of reshaping structure and form to create a chair by drawing from the technique used to craft umbrella frames, perfected by the paper mache (混凝纸浆) technique. 2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair. “Piao pretty much means floating and lightness, so we used the material paper for our chair, which is a very light and weightless material. Also, the edge of our product keeps it very open and light. So Piao reflects this idea very well.” Piao received global attention because of its material innovation. Its paper is comprised of tough fibers. Using this paper, which was originally used for Yuhang oilpaper umbrella canopies (伞面), to create a strong chair was a bold experiment. 72．What led to their long-lasting friendship? A．Their similar personality. B．Their different cultural backgrounds. C．Their love for art and design. D．Their common interesting experiences. 73．How did Chris create “Piao”? A．He combined the technique of making umbrella frames with the paper. B．He drew inspiration from the techniques of making paper. C．He recycled some oil-paper umbrellas for the chair's frame. D．He named the chair after the structure of a Chinese character. 74．Which of the following can best describe Chris? A．Open and humorous. B．Thoughtful and creative. C．Considerate and confident. D．Adventurous and innovative. 75．What is the text mainly about? A．Chris' early life in Werder, Germany. B．The friendship between Chris and Zhang Lei. C．The design process and inspiration behind “Piao”. D．The cultural exchange between Europe and Asia. （二十） （23-24高二上·山西忻州·期末）For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge—but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on. While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery. The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line. Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”. Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. “She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said. “She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24.” In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. Then, Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line. “Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said. When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line. The video ends with a final caption, “And then she just held me. She held me.” In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children, but perhaps not as hands-on as this one. 76．What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line? A．She felt herself struggling. B．She was far behind others. C．She fell down all of a sudden. D．She was interrupted by Avery. 77．How did Avery react to the accident? A．She ran the rest in place of Rich. B．She tried to call for help at once. C．She helped Rich run to the finish line. D．She shouted encouraging words to Rich. 78．How did Rich feel about Avery’s response? A．Doubtful. B．Content. C．Concerned. D．Expected. 79．What can be the best title for the text? A．A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race B．A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream C．A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother’s Race By Mistake D．A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream 试卷第1页，共3页 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题04 阅读理解之新闻报道 （一） （23-24高二上·江苏盐城·期末）This summer we witnessed interview teams at the North Pole wearing short sleeve shirts due to the warm weather. A study published on Aug 29 revealed more concerning issues in the supposedly coldest area of the world. Zombie ice from a massive Greenland ice sheet was confirmed to be melting, which would eventually raise global sea levels by at least 10 inches (27 centimeters) on its own, reported Associated Press (AP). Zombie ice is the kind of ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice but is no longer getting fed by larger glaciers. Since glaciers are getting less snow to make up for the amount of ice melted, once the zombie ice is melted, it cannot be re-formed. Scientists decided to look at the balance of the ice. In perfect equilibrium (平衡), snow in the mountains of Greenland flows down and thickens the sides of glaciers, balancing out what’s melting on the edges, according to AP. But in the last few decades, there is less refill and more melting, creating an imbalance. Study co-author William Colgan at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland told AP that 3.3 percent of Greenland’s total ice volume will melt eventually. “Starying would be a good phrase” for what’s happening to the ice, Colgan added. With a great number of natural resources buried under the earth, areas of melted ice revealed treasures that attracted the world’s richest men. According to CNN, in early August, there was a “treasure hunt” in Greenland. Billionaires, including Bill Gates and others, financially backed KoBold Metals, a US-based mineral exploration company, to explore the rare metals under the glaciers in Greenland. The company told CNN that since there were enough minerals to power hundreds of millions of electric vehicles, the critical resource is capable of powering the green energy transition. While investors are taking advantage of global warming, experts express their concerns that the mineral exploration is likely to worsen the local environment, running out of the world’s resources at a faster rate. 1．What do we know about zombie ice? A．It’s made up by nearby glaciers. B．It’s independent from large glaciers. C．It will melt away from the ice cap. D．It has increased sea levels by 10 inches. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Why more zombie ice can’t be created. B．How zombie ice was formed in the past. C．What the melting of zombie ice can lead to. D．How zombie ice functions in the ecosystem. 3．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 imply? A．The ice has brought about starvation. B．The ice is refilled more than before. C．The ice is becoming gradually thinner. D．The ice has been good to skate on. 4．What’s the main purpose of the article? A．To explain a natural phenomenon. B．To comment on the “treasure hunt”. C．To call for environmental protection D．To report on the melting zombie ice. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了格陵兰岛冰原的一块僵尸冰即将从大冰原脱离并融化。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Zombie ice from a massive Greenland ice sheet was confirmed to be melting, which would eventually raise global sea levels by at least 10 inches (27 centimeters) on its own, reported Associated Press (AP).(据美联社报道，来自格陵兰岛巨大冰原的僵尸冰被证实正在融化，这最终将使全球海平面上升至少10英寸(27厘米))”以及第二段第一句话“Zombie ice is the kind of ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by larger glaciers.(僵尸冰是指仍然附着在较厚的冰层上，但不再从较大的冰川中获得营养的冰)”可知，僵尸冰是指仍然附在较厚的冰层上，但不再从较大的冰川中获得营养的冰。由此推知，僵尸冰一旦从较大的冰原中脱离，将会融化。故选C项。 2．主旨大意题。根据文章第三段内容“Scientists decided to look at the balance of the ice. In perfect equilibrium (平衡), snow in the mountains of Greenland flows down and thickens the sides of glaciers, balancing out what’s melting on the edges, according to AP. But in the last few decades, there is less refill and more melting, creating an imbalance.(科学家决定研究冰的平衡。据美联社报道，在完美平衡的情况下，格陵兰山区的积雪会流下来，使冰川侧面变厚，平衡边缘融化的冰川。但在过去的几十年里，补充量减少，融化量增加，造成了不平衡)”和第二段中“Since glaciers are getting less snow to make up for the amount of ice melted, once the zombie ice is melted, it cannot be re-formed.(由于冰川正在减少积雪来弥补融化的冰量，一旦僵尸冰融化，就无法重新形成)”可知，第二段指出僵尸冰融化，就无法重新形成，接着第三段解释了其原因——积雪留下来，平衡边远融化的冰川，但是在过去的几十年里，补充量减少，融化量增加，所以没有更多的僵尸冰，由此可知，第三段主要介绍了为什么不能制造更多的僵尸冰。故选A项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第四段中划线短语上文“Study co-author William Colgan at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland told AP that 3.3 percent of Greenland’s total ice volume will melt eventually. (研究合著者、丹麦和格陵兰地质调查局的威廉·科尔根 (William Colgan) 告诉美联社，格陵兰岛总冰量的3.3%最终将融化)”可知，总冰量的 3.3% 最终将融化。由此推知，冰层正在逐渐变薄。划线短语“for what’s happening to the ice,(冰发生的事情)”指的是“僵尸冰融化会导致冰层正在逐渐变薄”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是文章第一段“Zombie ice from a massive Greenland ice sheet was confirmed to be molting, which would eventually raise global sea levels by at least 10 inches (27 centimeters) on its own, reported Associated Press (AP).(据美联社报道，来自格陵兰岛冰原的僵尸冰被证实正在蜕皮，这最终将使全球海平面上升至少10英寸(27厘米))”可知，文章主要报道了格陵兰岛冰原的一块僵尸冰即将从大冰原脱离并融化。由此推知，作者写本文的目的是为了报道僵尸冰的融化。故选D项。 （二） （23-24高二上·广东茂名·期末）Grace and her family thought they had lost Thor forever when they moved to Windsor, Nova Scotia from British Columbia last August. “We probably spent seven or eight months looking for Thor,” Grace said. “What made it worse was that there were rumors (谣言) going around that there was dogfighting in our area. We still always hoped that somebody had taken him to be a pet, but you just never knew.” “It was terrible. My daughter Bronwyn would try to find Thor everywhere, which had been a Christmas present for her. Even while watching TV programmes, she would say, ‘Oh, look! That dog looks like Thor!’” Grace said. Then the family moved, and the hope became impossible. But one day, the phone rang. It was their former vet in British Columbia, saying Thor was in a rescue shelter (收容所) in High River, Alberta. He had been found at a work camp in the northern part of the place and taken to south by a man planning to keep him. But the man was forced to turn him over to the shelter when he couldn’t keep Thor in his rented home. Luckily, the ring on Thor’s neck gave people some information. Thor was flown to Nova Scotia last week. The family picked him up at the airport. “Thor was just lying in his box and looking down, and my daughter walked over and said, ‘Hey Thor.’ He immediately stood up, trying to greet my daughter. We let him out and he jumped on her as if he was giving her a big hug and he kissed her face. Then he sat down suddenly at her feet and rolled over for attention. He was cute.” Grace said. 5．Who helped Thor back home? A．The author. B．The former vet. C．Bronwyn. D．Grace. 6．What do we know about Thor? A．He came back by air. B．He was killed in the dog fighting. C．He was given to Grace by Bronwyn. D．He moved to British Columbia with the family. 7．Where can you probably read the passage? A．A travel brochure. B．A geography text book. C．A news report. D．A health magazine. 【答案】5．B 6．A 7．C 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，文章主要讲述了一家人通过努力以及别人的帮助找回了去年丢失的狗的故事。 5．细节理解题。根据第四段中“But one day, the phone rang. It was their former vet in British Columbia, saying Thor was in a rescue shelter (收容所) in High River, Alberta.(但是有一天，电话响了。这是他们在不列颠哥伦比亚省的前兽医打来的，说Thor在阿尔伯塔省高河的一个救援收容所)”可知，是以前的兽医看到了Thor，给Thor的家人打电话，帮助Thor回家。故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Thor was flown to Nova Scotia last week. The family picked him up at the airport.(Thor上周飞往新斯科舍省。家人到机场去接他)”可知，Thor是乘坐飞机回来的。故选A。 7．推理判断题。通读全文，根据第一段“Grace and her family thought they had lost Thor forever when they moved to Windsor, Nova Scotia from British Columbia last August. (去年8月，当Grace和她的家人从不列颠哥伦比亚省搬到新斯科舍省的温莎时，他们以为他们永远失去了Thor)”等内容可知，文章主要讲述了一家人通过努力以及别人的帮助找回了去年丢失的狗的故事，由此可推断出，这应该是一篇新闻报道。故选C。 （三） （23-24高二上·广东深圳·期末）Many people are fascinated by the idea of being a journalist. They get to travel to different places, meet different people, and share their thoughts with a large audience. Peng Yixuan, studying digital media at the Communication University of China, has been a video journalist at China Daily for almost five years. Peng is well-known for her vlogs recording big national events and taking the audience along for the ride. But the process of his becoming a famous vlogger was quite accidental. “When I came up with the idea of recording two sessions in the form of a vlog with just my phone in 2019, the others on my team felt unsure about it,” Peng said. “But we decided to give it a try, and it went viral.” Compared with traditional media journalists, those in new media are “almighty (全能的)”. “From Script (脚本) writing to video editing, we need to be competitive in each step of the video-making process,” Peng said. “We also need to react fast to the latest news and think of what young people are curious about. Bringing the serious-natured national event closer to ordinary people is what I believe to be the reason for success. Also, it’s important to “care”. Peng said that only when you actually care about the people and the topic you are covering will you make the interviewees open up and touch the hearts of your audience. “I’m an ENFP-an extroverted (外向的) person. I’m always curious about the lives of others and want to engage with them,” she said. Once, Peng tried to interview an ambassador. She saw him reject many journalists before her. “I knew I couldn’t simply ask him to do the interview.” Instead, she said, “Your outfit is so cool! Are these traditional clothes from your country?” That’s what got him to start talking to her. Peng’s job makes her see the necessity and power of international communication. “I can feel the changes in Chinese media over the past few decades,” Peng said. “We went from telling stories from abroad to telling the world our stories. As a journalist, it’s my honour to be a part of it.” 8．What do we know about Peng Yixuan? A．She starts her journalist career this year. B．She is only good at video editing skills. C．She always seeks interactions with others. D．She was sure that her vlog would go viral. 9．Which is NOT the reason for Peng’s success? A．News-audience engagement. B．Timely capture of latest news. C．High writing and editing skill. D．Curiosity towards young people. 10．Why did Peng Yixuan tell the story of interviewing an ambassador? A．To show she is an outgoing and careful person. B．To illustrate the importance of care in interviewing. C．To prove she has more advantages than other journalists. D．To show she likes communicating and engaging with people. 11．Which can be a suitable title for the text A．How to become a journalist B．A new journalist and v logger C．Reporting with her own style D．Peng went viral in new media 【答案】8．C 9．C 10．B 11．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了《中国日报》的视频记者彭译萱在网络上走红一事。 8．细节理解题。根据文章第四段““I’m an ENFP-an extroverted(外向的) person. I’m always curious about the lives of others and want to engage with them,” she said. (她说：“我是一个外向的人。我总是对别人的生活充满好奇，想要参与其中。”)”可知，彭译萱总是对他人的生活充满好奇，并希望与他们互动。故选C。 9．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Compared with traditional media journalists, those in new media are “almighty(全能的)”. “From Script(脚本) writing to video editing, we need to be competitive in each step of the video-making process,” Peng said. “We also need to react fast to the latest news and think of what young people are curious about. Bringing the serious-natured national event closer to ordinary people is what I believe to be the reason for success.(与传统媒体记者相比，新媒体记者是“全能的”。“从脚本写作到视频编辑，我们需要在视频制作过程的每一步都具有竞争力，”彭说。“我们还需要对最新消息做出快速反应，想想年轻人对什么感兴趣。我认为，让这个严肃的全国性活动更贴近普通人是成功的原因。”)”可知，选项A“News-audience engagement(新闻受众的参与)”，选项B“Timely capture of latest news(及时捕捉最新消息)”以及选项D“Curiosity towards young people(对年轻人的好奇心)”都是彭译萱走红的原因。只有选项C未提及。故选C。 10．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Also, it’s important to “care”. Peng said that only when you actually care about the people and the topic you are covering will you make the interviewees open up and touch the hearts of your audience.(此外，“关心”也很重要。彭说，只有当你真正关心采访对象和话题时，你才能让受访者敞开心扉，触动听众的心。)”可知，彭译萱提到自己采访大使的原因是为了说明在采访中关心的重要性。故选B。 11．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Peng is well-known for her vlogs recording big national events and taking the audience along for the ride. But the process of his becoming a famous vlogger was quite accidental. “When I came up with the idea of recording two sessions in the form of a vlog with just my phone in 2019, the others on my team felt unsure about it,” Peng said. “But we decided to give it a try, and it went viral.”(彭译萱因其记录重大国家事件的Vlog而闻名，并带领观众一起参与其中。但她成为著名Vlogger的过程是相当偶然的。“当我在2019年想到用我的手机以Vlog的形式记录两期节目时，我的团队其他人对此感到不确定，”彭说。“但我们决定试一试，结果它走红了。”)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是《中国日报》的视频记者彭译萱在网络上走红一事。故选D。 （四） （23-24高二上·广东汕头·期末）In a post shared on Twitter last Monday, the woman, Amy Clukey, explained that her dad, Rick, a beekeeper, died of lung cancer about nine years ago. But, before passing away, he wrote a note that he hoped one of his children would later find, and finally after so long, her little brother, who is now 16 years old, found it in his father’s beekeeping clothes. The note said, “I hope one of my children is curious about beekeeping. Beekeeping is actually pretty easy and you can learn everything online. Bees make more products than just honey; it can be a source of extra income. So don’t be afraid, have courage. Good luck. Love Dad.” The bee population in 2019 consisted primarily of wild bees, and North Dakota has the highest honey production with over 38 million pounds. Clukey explained that her father bought a farm when he was in his 40s, and it was then that he took up beekeeping and other hobbies like raising cattle and horses. She added, “When he was diagnosed (诊断) with stage 4 lung cancer, the doctors told him that he had 18 months to live. He was a fighter: He lived 5 years and a week after his diagnosis.” The post has attracted a lot of readers on the platform and has received over 42,800 likes, 2,333 comments, and 749,000 re-shares in less than 24 hours, and in the comments, the woman added that while she doesn’t do beekeeping herself, two of her brothers are interested in it. One user commented, “I lost my dad in 2018. This post makes me cry.” And another user said, “My dad is in the last few weeks of his life battling cancer. I’ll come back to the post in a couple of months when I need it again.” And one also shared the story of her personal loss, writing, “I lost my husband half a year ago. He used to leave little notes all over the house. I can’t bring myself to move anything.” 12．What did the father wish according to the text? A．His children could make big money. B．One of his children could find the hidden note. C．One of his children could be interested in keeping bees. D．His children could make great contribution to the honey production. 13．What kind of person was Amy’s father? A．Hard-working and brave. B．Wealthy and healthy. C．Easy-going and intelligent. D．Generous and wise. 14．What is the common part of the readers? A．They are all beekeepers. B．They are all moved by the note. C．They all lost their loved ones. D．They all found the family member’s notes. 15．What’s the main idea of the text? A．A father’s death touched people’s hearts. B．People made comments on a father’s death. C．A father’s note posted online attracted attention. D．Beekeeping is important for many families. 【答案】12．C 13．A 14．B 15．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了Amy Clukey分享已故父亲Rick留下的字条并引起网友共鸣的故事。 12．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The note said, “I hope one of my children is curious about beekeeping.(纸条上写着：“我希望我的一个孩子对养蜂感兴趣。)”可知，Amy的父亲的愿望是他的一个孩子能对养蜜蜂感兴趣。故选C项。 13．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Clukey explained that her father bought a farm when he was in his 40s, and it was then that he took up beekeeping and other hobbies like raising cattle and horses. She added, “When he was diagnosed (诊断) with stage 4 lung cancer, the doctors told him that he had 18 months to live. He was a fighter: He lived 5 years and a week after his diagnosis.”(克鲁奇解释说，她的父亲在40多岁的时候买了一个农场，从那时起，他开始养蜂，并开始养牛、养马等其他爱好。她补充说：“当他被诊断为肺癌4期时，医生告诉他，他只有18个月的生命。他是一个斗士：他在确诊后活了5年零1周。”)”可知，Amy的父亲从四十多岁开始就一直养蜂、养牛、羊马，很勤劳；同时，他在被发现患有癌症后并没有放弃，而是顽强地与病魔作斗争。由此可知，Amy的父亲非常勤劳、勇敢。故选A项。 14．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“One user commented, “I lost my dad in 2018. This post makes me cry.” And another user said, “My dad is in the last few weeks of his life battling cancer. I’ll come back to the post in a couple of months when I need it again.” And one also shared the story of her personal loss, writing, “I lost my husband half a year ago. He used to leave little notes all over the house. I can’t bring myself to move anything.”(一位用户评论道：“我在2018年失去了我的父亲。这篇文章让我哭了。”另一位用户说:“我爸爸在生命的最后几周与癌症作斗争。几个月后，当我需要的时候，我会回来的。”还有一个人分享了她个人失去亲人的故事，她写道：“半年前我失去了我的丈夫。他以前在房子里到处留小纸条。我动不了任何东西。”)”可知，Amy的帖子引起了网友的共鸣，这些读者都被这个帖子感动了。故选B项。 15．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“But, before passing away, he wrote a note that he hoped one of his children would later find, and finally after so long, her little brother, who is now 16 years old, found it in his father’s beekeeping clothes.(但是，在他去世之前，他写了一张纸条，希望他的一个孩子能发现它，终于，在这么久之后，她的小弟弟，现在16岁了，在他父亲的养蜂衣服里发现了这张纸条)”和第五段中“The post has attracted a lot of readers on the platform and has received over 42,800 likes, 2,333 comments, and 749,000 re-shares in less than 24 hours(这篇帖子在该平台上吸引了很多读者，在不到24小时的时间里就收到了超过42800个赞、2333条评论和74.9万次转发)”可知，文章报道了Amy Clukey分享已故父亲Rick留下的字条并引起网友共鸣的故事，所以“A father’s note posted online attracted attention.(发布在网上的父亲的字条引起了人们的关注)”是文章主要内容 。故选C项。 （五） （23-24高二上·广东揭阳·期末）August 24, 2023 may be imprinted in history as the day of disaster for the marine environment. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean from Thursday, ignoring strong objections from both home and abroad. It will be a public crime if the discharge goes through and the decision will prove to be extremely unrewarding. The international community can hold Japan accountable indefinitely. According to Paris-based French TV network France 24, some 1.34 million tonnes of nuclear wastewater, equivalent to almost the water in 540 Olympic pools, will be released into the ocean off Japan’s northeast coast, at a maximum rate of 500 cubic meters per day. The whole process is expected to take 30 to 40 years and cost around eight trillion yen (55 billion USD). Junichi Matsumoto, the TEPCO executive in charge of the water release, told the Associated Press in July that the company plans to release 7,800 tonnes of treated water for 17 days in the first round. By the end of March 2024, the aim is to release 31,200 tonnes. The pace is expected to pick up later. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong asked the Japanese ambassador to China Hideo Tarumi on August 22 to meet him and make serious representations over the Japanese government’s announcement that it would start releasing nuclear-contaminated water on August 24. Sun said the Fukushima nuclear accident is one of the world’s most serious nuclear accidents to date, resulting in the release of a large amount of radioactive material, which has far-reaching implications for the marine environment, food safety, and human health. “The ocean is the blue home that all humanity depends on for survival, and the Japanese side should not dump nuclear-contaminated water at will,” Sun said. 16．Who did Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ask to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean? A．Spokesperson Wang Wenbin. B．The TEPCO executive Junichi Matsumoto. C．Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong. D．The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. 17．Except for the amount released in the first round, how many tonnes of treated water will be released into the ocean by the end of March 2024? A．1.34 million tonnes. B．7,800 tonnes. C．2,3400 tonnes. D．31,200 tonnes. 18．What does Sun Weidong say about the Fukushima nuclear accident? A．It has no implications for the marine environment. B．Has no implications for food safety and human health. C．It is one of the most serious nuclear accidents in history. D．It resulted in the release of a small amount of radioactive material. 19．Where is this text probably taken from? A．A research paper. B．A newspaper report. C．A business report. D．A geography textbook. 【答案】16．D 17．C 18．C 19．B 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了2023年8月24日，日本开始将核废水排放到海洋中。文章介绍了排放的数量以及相关人员对此的看法。 16．细节理解题。根据第一段“Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean from Thursday, ignoring strong objections from both home and abroad.(日本首相岸田文雄不顾国内外的强烈反对，要求福岛第一核电站运营商东京电力公司（TEPCO）从周四开始将核废水排放到海洋中)”可知，日本首相岸田文雄要求福岛第一核电站的运营者将核废水排放到海洋中。故选D。 17．细节理解题。根据第四段“Junichi Matsumoto, the TEPCO executive in charge of the water release, told the Associated Press in July that the company plans to release 7,800 tonnes of treated water for 17 days in the first round. By the end of March 2024, the aim is to release 31,200 tonnes.(东京电力公司负责污水排放的主管Junichi Matsumoto在7月告诉美联社，公司计划在第一轮排放7800吨污水，持续17天。到2024年3月底，目标是释放31200吨)”可知，除了第一轮排放的量外，到2024年3月底，将有31200－7800=23400吨处理后的水被排放到海洋中。故选C。 18．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Sun said the Fukushima nuclear accident is one of the world’s most serious nuclear accidents to date, resulting in the release of a large amount of radioactive material, which has far-reaching implications for the marine environment, food safety, and human health.(孙说，福岛核事故是迄今为止世界上最严重的核事故之一，导致大量放射性物质泄漏，对海洋环境、食品安全和人体健康产生深远影响)”可知，孙卫东认为福岛核事故是历史上最严重的核事故之一。故选C。 19．推理判断题。根据第一段“August 24, 2023 may be imprinted in history as the day of disaster for the marine environment. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean from Thursday, ignoring strong objections from both home and abroad.( 2023年8月24日可能会作为海洋环境灾难之日被载入史册。日本首相岸田文雄不顾国内外的强烈反对，要求福岛第一核电站运营商东京电力公司（TEPCO）从周四开始将核废水排放到海洋中)”结合文章主要说明了2023年8月24日，日本开始将核废水排放到海洋中。文章介绍了排放的数量以及相关人员对此的看法。由此推知，文章可能选自一篇新闻报道。故选B。 （六） （23-24高二上·湖北武汉·期末）Recently, scientists have succeeded in creating the world’s first mental images of objects and landscapes from human brain activity by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, local media reported. The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday. The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields, the report said. Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity. The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers. QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind. The findings were published recently in the online edition of the international scientific journal Neural Networks. 20．Which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Scientists successfully drew the mental images of human activity. B．Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized. C．By using this AI technology, scientists could draw any object even an airplane. D．This technology has been applied widely in the world. 21．What’s the main idea of the paragraph 4? A．The conclusion of the research. B．The procedure of the research. C．The background of the research. D．The importance of the research. 22．Which of the following statements is FALSE? A．It could be used in the medical field. B．It could be used in the welfare area. C．It could be used in the development of digital devices. D．It could be used to understand the brain mechanisms of dreams. 23．What is the significance of the technology? A．To help people view a world that was invisible to the naked eye. B．To be applied in the medical fields to cure heart diseases. C．To generate AI images of objects and landscapes. D．To provide the opportunity to look into people’s mind. 【答案】20．B 21．B 22．C 23．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了科学家使用人工智能技术成功地根据人类大脑活动创建出世界上第一张物体和风景的心理图像。 20．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday.(据日本共同社周六报道，来自日本国家量子科学与技术研究院(QST)和其他组织的科学家团队能够生成豹子的粗略图像，豹子有可识别的嘴巴、耳朵和斑点图案，以及机翼上有红灯的飞机等物体)”可知，日本科学家团队绘制出了可识别的豹子的照片，可识别部位包括豹子的嘴巴、耳朵和斑点，所以“Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized.(科学家们设法拍出了可以辨认的豹子的照片)”是正确的表述。故选B项。 21．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity.(研究人员向参与者展示了1200张物体和风景的图像，并利用功能性磁共振成像分析和量化了他们的大脑信号与图像之间的关系。同样的图像被输入到生成式人工智能中，以学习它们与大脑活动的对应关系)”可知，第四段介绍了研究是如何进行的，说明了研究的步骤。故选B项。 22．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields(该技术被称为“大脑解码”，可以根据大脑活动将感知内容可视化，可以应用于医疗和福利领域)”和第五段中“The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers.(研究人员表示，这项技术可以用于通信设备的开发，并有助于了解幻觉和梦境的大脑机制)”可知，该技术可用于医疗和福利领域，可用于通信设备的开发，还可用于了解梦的大脑机制。文中并未提及“可用于数字设备的开发”，所以C项是错误表述。故选C项。 23．细节理解题。根据第六段中“QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind.(QST研究员Kei Majima说，人类已经使用显微镜和其他设备来观察肉眼看不见的世界，但他们还没有能够进入一个人的思想，并指出这是人类第一次窥视别人的思想)”可知，该技术的重要性在于它让人类第一次能够窥视别人的思想。故选D项。 （七） （23-24高二上·湖南邵阳·期末）A tech firm, Huawei, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), is set to enhance learning in Nigeria through technology. The tech company said it is also making similar efforts in other developing countries, including Bangladesh, Egypt, and Pakistan. The company made this known during the digital talent conference co-hosted by Huawei and Institute for Lifelong Learning. Huawei’s Vice President, Corporate Communications, Vicky Zhang, said the cooperation with UNESCO would enhance learning experiences in developing countries through the use of technology. “Getting the right education is often the key to success in life. As a major player in the technology sector, Huawei feels it is responsible for providing technical skills in all parts of the world, trying our best to include as many people as possible,” she said. Zhang announced that Huawei started the Seeds for the Future program, a sub-project of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent development in 2018 by signing a memorandum (备忘录) of understanding (MoU) between the firm and Nigerian Federal Government. She added that the program is expected to make significant social impact and contribution that will inspire and help students find new solutions for future ICT development and help the country develop rapidly. Director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), David Atchoarena, praised the firm for its commitment and contribution toward enhancing educators’ use of technology in developing countries. While introducing the company into the Global Alliance for Literacy(GAL), Atchoarena said, “Our rapidly changing world calls for joint efforts and strong partnerships to achieve quality education and lifelong learning for all. ” A beneficiary (受益者) of Seeds for Future Nigeria, Anthony Ugheoke, described the program as a life-changing opportunity that has opened his eyes and changed his perspectives on life, especially ICT. While thanking the firm for the opportunity, Ugheoke urged future program beneficiaries to make good use of the learning to positively impact their lives, country and continent at large. 24．What does the Seeds for the Future program belong to? A．ICT. B．MoU. C．UIL. D．GAL. 25．What was David Atchoarena’s attitude to Huawei’s program? A．Uncertain. B．Supportive. C．Alarmed. D．Disappointed. 26．How did the program benefit Anthony Ugheoke according to the last paragraph? A．It brought in high salaries. B．It affected his children positively. C．It changed his understanding of life. D．It offered books for free. 27．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．Huawei Increases Sales of Products in a Nigerian Company B．Huawei Builds a Good Relationship with a Nigerian Company C．Huawei Partners UNESCO in Technology in Nigeria D．Huawei Promotes Learning Through Technology in Nigeria 【答案】24．A 25．B 26．C 27．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了华为公司与联合国教科文组织合作，在尼日利亚实施“未来种子”计划。 24．细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“Zhang announced that Huawei started the Seeds for the Future program, a sub-project of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent development in 2018 by signing a memorandum(备忘录) of understanding (MoU) between the firm and Nigerian Federal Government.”（张宣布，华为与尼日利亚联邦政府签署了一份谅解备忘录，启动了未来种子计划，这是2018年国家信息和通信技术(ICT)人才发展的子项目。）可知，“未来种子”计划是国家信息和通信技术人才发展项目的一个子项目。故选A项。 25．推理判断题。根据第四段第一句中的“Director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning(UIL), David Atchoarena, praised the firm for its commitment and contribution toward enhancing educators’ use of technology in developing countries.”（联合国教科文组织终身学习研究所(UIL)主任David Atchoarena赞扬了该公司在促进发展中国家教育工作者使用技术方面的承诺和贡献。）可知，David Atchoarena赞扬了华为公司在促进发展中国家的教育工作者使用技术方面的投入和贡献，推断出David Atchoarena对华为公司的计划持支持的态度。故选B项。 26．细节理解题。根据最后一段“A beneficiary(受益者)of Seeds for Future Nigeria, Anthony Ugheoke, described the program as a life-changing opportunity that has opened his eyes and changed his perspectives on life, especially ICT.”（尼日利亚未来种子计划的受益者Anthony Ugheoke称，该计划是一个改变人生的机会，开阔了他的眼界，改变了他对生活的看法，尤其是对信息通信技术的看法。）可知，Anthony Ugheoke认为参加“未来种子”计划是一个改变人生的机会，拓宽了他的视野，改变了他对人生的理解。故选C项。 27．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A tech firm, Huawei, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), is set to enhance learning in Nigeria through technology.”（科技公司华为与联合国教育、科学及文化组织(UNESCO)合作，将通过技术加强尼日利亚的学习。）可知，华为公司与联合国教科文组织合作,在尼日利亚实施“未来种子”计划，通过技术改善学习体验助其发展，D项“华为在尼日利亚推广科技学习”符合题意。故选D项。 （八） （23-24高二上·湖南常德·期末）In late September, 2023, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission (任务) delivered bits of rock and dust collected from a distant asteroid (小行星) to Earth. The sample, from the asteroid named Bennu, is the first of its kind brought to the United States. Now, the public can see the asteroid’s rocky debris (碎片) on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History a few days ago. Scientists think the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid is composed of some of the solar system’s oldest materials, formed in dying stars before the planets existed. Examining this ancient matter could hold clues about how organic materials first arrived on Earth, so NASA launched the OSIRIS-REx mission in 2016 to collect samples from Bennu’s surface. The spacecraft arrived at the asteroid in 2018, surveyed the rock for an ideal collection site and ultimately took a sample back to Earth in 2020. Recently, an initial examination of the sample revealed evidence of a high carbon content and water on Bennu. When the team was unpacking their sample, they found that “bonus” material from the asteroid covered the collector. The presence (存在) of this extra matter delayed NASA’s processing of the sample. “The very best ‘problem’ to have is that there is so much material that it’s taking longer than we expected to collect it,” said Christopher Snead, the OSIRIS-REx deputy sample curator. Next, more of the material from Bennu will go on display at the museum. In the next two years, scientists will continue analyzing the sample and will save at least 70 percent of the Bennu rocks for further research. NASA administrator Bill Nelson believes that studying Bennu samples will advance our understanding of the solar system for generations. It promises to shed light on (弄明白) what makes our planet unique. By studying this 4.5-billion-year-old sample and sharing it with the public, NASA aims to inspire future scientists and encourage them to explore new fields. 28．What is the mission of OSIRIS-REx? A．To search for alien life on Bennu. B．To collect a sample from an asteroid. C．To explore the origin of the solar system. D．To study the impact of space debris on Earth. 29．What can we know from paragraph 2? A．There is carbon and water on Bennu. B．Bennu is the oldest star in the solar system. C．Bennu played a key role in the evolution of life on Earth. D．It took two years for scientists to locate an ideal collection site. 30．Why was the study process delayed? A．The sample was difficult to collect. B．The spacecraft had technical problems. C．The collector was covered by additional material. D．The examination of the material takes lots of time. 31．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The significance of studying the Bennu sample. B．The purpose of displaying samples at the museum. C．NASA’s further plans for the research on Bennu rocks. D．NASA’s efforts to inspire scientists to explore new fields. 【答案】28．B 29．A 30．C 31．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是2023年9月下旬，美国宇航局的OSIRIS-REx任务将从一颗遥远的小行星收集的岩石和尘埃带回了地球。 28．推理判断题。根据第一段“The sample, from the asteroid named Bennu, is the first of its kind brought to the United States.(该样本来自名为Bennu的小行星，是第一个被带到美国的此类样本。)”和第二段“Examining this ancient matter could hold clues about how organic materials first arrived on Earth, so NASA launched the OSIRIS-REx mission in 2016 to collect samples from Bennu’s surface.(研究这种古老的物质可以提供有机物质如何首次到达地球的线索，因此美国宇航局于2016年启动了OSIRIS-REx任务，从Bennu表面收集样本。)”可知，OSIRIS-REx的任务是从小行星上采集样本。故选B。 29．细节理解题。根据第二段“Recently, an initial examination of the sample revealed evidence of a high carbon content and water on Bennu.(最近，对样本的初步检查显示，Bennu上存在高碳含量和水的证据。)”可知，从第二段我们可以知道Bennu岛上有碳和水。故选A。 30．细节理解题。根据第三段“When the team was unpacking their sample, they found that “bonus” material from the asteroid covered the collector. The presence (存在) of this extra matter delayed NASA’s processing of the sample.(当团队打开样本时，他们发现来自小行星的“额外”物质覆盖了收集器。这种额外物质的存在推迟了NASA对样品的处理。)”可知，研究过程被推迟了是因为收集器被额外的材料覆盖着。故选C。 31．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“NASA administrator Bill Nelson believes that studying Bennu samples will advance our understanding of the solar system for generations. It promises to shed light on (弄明白) what makes our planet unique. By studying this 4.5-billion-year-old sample and sharing it with the public, NASA aims to inspire future scientists and encourage them to explore new fields.(美国国家航空航天局局长Bill Nelson认为，研究本努的样本将在未来几代人里推进我们对太阳系的了解。它有望揭示是什么让我们的星球与众不同。通过研究这个45亿年前的样本并与公众分享，美国宇航局旨在激励未来的科学家，鼓励他们探索新的领域。)”可知，最后一段主要讲的是Bennu样本研究的意义。故选A。 （九） （23-24高二上·北京石景山·期末）A relationship between the amount of adult speech children are exposed to and the concentration of myelin, a substance in the brain, has been found, researchers say. “I think the take-home message is, absolutely talking to your kids. It’s literally shaping the structure of the brain,” says the lead author, Prof John P. Spencer of the University of East Anglia. The team find, for the 30-month-olds, larger amounts of adult speech are associated with higher quantities of myelin in language-related pathways in the brain; however, for the 6-month-olds, it goes the opposite way. While the latter is unexpected, Spencer points out one possible factor: the brain’s stage of development. “When babies are six months old, they experience massive growth of new nerve cells,” he says. “So the input comes in and may help extend the period of brain growth.” “While at 30 months, the brain starts to cutback some of the cell growth, and form specific connections. That’s where myelin comes in. So now the input starts to help structure the myelin,” he adds. The researchers conclude adult speech is significant for both age groups and that the more adult speech children go through, the more sensitive they will be to language. The next step for them is to figure out whether the 6-month-old babies showing that negative connection will surely turn into 30-month-old kids who show positive relationship. Dr. Saloni Krishnan, Reader in cognitive neuroscience (认知神经科学) at Royal Holloway, University of London, who is not involved in the work, however, notes individual differences in language ability are linked to genetics. “Children who are exposed to more language at home and have higher myelination will also have inherited genes(经遗传获得的基因) from parents who are more excellent in languages,” she said. “No final conclusion could be made before this potential genetic effect are tested. And yet there being currently no standard around the amount of input children should receive, caregivers should not necessarily feel pressure to talk more to their children.” 32．What surprises the team? A．The finding for the 6-month-olds. B．The finding for the 30-month-olds. C．How the input help nerve cells grow. D．How the input help structure the myelin. 33．What does the researchers think of adult speech? A．It is positively related to myelin. B．It cuts back some of the cell growth. C．Its effect varies with the size of brains. D．It is helpful for both groups’ language ability 34．What might Dr. Saloni Krishnan approve of? A．The team should do more research. B．Parents must talk more to their kids. C．Inherited genes decide language ability. D．The concentration of myelin makes no sense. 【答案】32．A 33．D 34．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了一个研究团队的发现（多跟孩子交流有助于孩子的大脑发育，尤其是语言方面）和其他专家就该研究发现发表的言论。 32．细节理解题。根据第三段“The team find, for the 30-month-olds, larger amounts of adult speech are associated with higher quantities of myelin in language-related pathways in the brain; however, for the 6-month-olds, it goes the opposite way.(研究小组发现，对于30个月大的婴儿来说，更多的成人语言与大脑中语言相关通路中更多的髓磷脂有关;然而，对于6个月大的婴儿来说，情况正好相反)”以及第四段“While the latter (后者) is unexpected, Spencer points out one possible factor: the brain’s stage of development.(虽然后者出乎意料，但斯宾塞指出了一个可能的因素:大脑的发育阶段)”可知，使这个研究团队吃惊的是第三段中提到的对六个月大的婴儿的研究发现，故选A项。 33．细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“The researchers conclude adult speech is significant for both age groups and that the more adult speech children go through, the more sensitive they will be to language(研究人员得出结论，成人语言对两个年龄段的人都很重要，孩子们说的成人语言越多，他们对语言就越敏感)”可知，研究人员得出结论：父母的言语对六个月大和三十个月大的孩子都很重要；并且孩子所接收的父母的言语越多，孩子们日后对语言就会越敏感，故选D项。 34．推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句““No final conclusion could be made before this potential genetic effect are tested. And yet there being currently no standard around the amount of input children should receive, caregivers should not necessarily feel pressure to talk more to their children.”(“在测试这种潜在的遗传效应之前，无法得出最终结论。然而，目前还没有关于孩子应该接受多少信息的标准，照顾者不必感到压力，要和孩子多说话。”)”可知，Dr. Saloni Krishnan认为在潜在的基因方面的影响被测定之前，不能断言“父母多跟孩子交流会提高孩子的语言能力”，即这个研究团队需要做进一步的研究，故选A项。 （十） （23-24高二上·北京丰台·期末）A 12-year-old girl from Miller Middle School in San Jose has won the top prize with $25, 000 in a science fair. Her invention is a new fire detection system that can faster detect(探测) the heat sources. It’s also cheaper and more reliable than smoke detectors. In the summer of 2022, a restaurant behind Shanya’s house was burned to the ground. Since then, Shanya’s mother became increasingly cautious about the stove in the kitchen. It wasn’t that the restaurant didn’t have smoke detectors, but they require there is a significant amount of smoke first, which can sometimes mean a fire has already started and gotten out of control. This incident inspired her to create a fire detection system to help people suffer less loss from fires. One day, Shanya discovered that thermal cameras can detect heat loss in homes during winter months. She wondered if these cameras could also spot house fires more quickly than traditional smoke detectors. Shanya connected an affordable thermal camera to a tiny computer. She programmed her system to differentiate between people—which were identified as warm moving objects—and heat sources, such as a turned-on gas burner, which were identified as hot objects that remained still. The system can send a text message when it detects a fire but no human presence for a continuous 10-minute period. Shanya conducted multiple trials at various times of day and with people entering the camera’s view from different directions. In the end, Shanya’s system accurately detected human presence 98% of the time and heat sources 97% of the time. Shanya determined that the best place for the detector would be on the wall above the stove but under the stove range—this allowed its sensors to have clear access to the most likely locations where a fire might start in a kitchen. After her victory, the 12-year-old has said she wants to refine the device by combining it with a smartphone app. The app will allow users to quickly switch over to a camera after receiving a text message so they can see if the alert is correct. 35．Why did Shanya invent the new fire detection system? A．To compete in the science fair. B．To relieve her anxiety about fire. C．To help reduce people’s fire loss. D．To market it for mass production. 36．When the kitchen is on fire, Shanya’s fire detection system can ________. A．find out heat sources B．give a fire alarm C．record the burning process D．identify different people 37．To make the detection system more accurate, Shanya ________. A．tested all kinds of sensors B．placed it on the ceiling C．conducted some experiments D．combined it with an app 38．According to the passage, which can best describe Shanya? A．Outgoing and smart. B．Helpful and generous. C．Modest and determined. D．Creative and hardworking. 【答案】35．C 36．B 37．C 38．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍的是一个12岁的小女孩Shanya发明的火灾探测系统在一次科学展览中获得了最高奖。 35．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“This incident inspired her to create a fire detection system to help people suffer less loss from fires.(这件事激发了她的灵感，让她发明了一套火灾探测系统，帮助人们减少火灾造成的损失。)”可知，她发明了一套火灾探测系统以帮助人们减少火灾造成的损失，由此可知，Shanya发明火灾探测系统是为了帮助减少火灾损失。故选C项。 36．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“The system can send a text message when it detects a fire but no human presence for a continuous 10-minute period.(当系统检测到火灾，但连续10分钟没有人在场时，它可以发送一条短信。)”可知，系统探测到火灾但连续10分钟没人在场便会发送一条短信，由此可知，系统探测到火灾后会发出警示。故选B项。 37．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Shanya conducted multiple trials at various times of day and with people entering the camera’s view from different directions. In the end, Shanya’s system accurately detected human presence 98% of the time and heat sources 97% of the time.(Shanya在一天中的不同时间进行了多次试验，人们从不同的方向进入相机的视野。最后，善雅的系统在98%的时间里准确地检测到人的存在，在97%的时间里准确地检测到热源。)”可知，Shanya在一天中不同的时间，不同的方向进行多次试验，最后她的系统在98%的时间里准确测到人的存在，在97%的时间里能测到热源，由此可知，为提高该系统的准确性，Shanya做了很多实验。故选C项。 38．推理判断题。根据第二段的“This incident inspired her to create a fire detection system to help people suffer less loss from fires.(这件事激发了她的灵感，让她发明了一套火灾探测系统，帮助人们减少火灾造成的损失。)”可知，Shanya在事故的激发下，发明了一套火灾探测系统，说明她很有创造力；根据第五段中的“Shanya conducted multiple trials at various times of day and with people entering the camera’s view from different directions. In the end, Shanya’s system accurately detected human presence 98% of the time and heat sources 97% of the time.(Shanya在一天中的不同时间进行了多次试验，人们从不同的方向进入相机的视野。最后，善雅的系统在98%的时间里准确地检测到人的存在，在97%的时间里准确地检测到热源。)”可知，Shanya在一天中不同的时间，不同的方向进行多次试验，最后她的系统在98%的时间里准确测到人的存在，在97%的时间里能测到热源，由此可知，为提高该系统的准确性，Shanya做了很多实验，由此可知她非常地勤奋，综合以上信息可知，Shanya是一个有创造力且勤奋的人。故选D项。 （十一） （23-24高二上·天津西青·期末）Dozens of dolphins swam out of the polluted waters of Haifa Harbor on Tuesday. This was the first time that dolphins had visited this crowded Mediterranean Port, and researchers were surprised by the unexpected event. Between 40 and 50 of the dolphins appeared in the busy port on Tuesday morning, obviously drawn by the fish-rich waters of Haifa Bay. However, the bay is also full of harmful chemicals. Avia d Sheinin, professor of Haifa University’s Maritime Studies Department, said he didn’t think the dolphins were harmed by the pollution, but that he hoped they would swim back to the sea soon. “It seems that they are quite relaxed. They don’t seem to be stressed,” he said. Haifa Bay is lined by chemical companies that have been pouring poisonous waste into the water for decades. While pollution levels have dropped in recent years, the water is still considered a health hazard, whispering warnings to those who draw near. “There are lots of fishes in Haifa Port. Unfortunately, we couldn’t tell the dolphins that the fish are not healthy, and I don’t know what the result will be,” he told Israel Army Radio. Hundreds of Haifa residents gathered around Haifa Bay to see the interesting sight, and researchers said this provided a rare chance to film and study the rough-toothed dolphins. In addition to the dozens of dolphins which swam into the port on Tuesday, a similar number stayed outside the breakwater (防波堤). Later Tuesday the dolphins left the port but remained near the entrance and Israel’s coastguard was patrolling (巡逻) the area to try to make sure the dolphins didn’t re-enter the poisonous waters. Relatively little is known about rough-toothed dolphins, which are usually found in deep and warm tropical waters. 39．What cause the dolphins to appear at Haifa Harbor? A．Clean water. B．Food supply. C．Social behavior. D．Water temperature. 40．What does the underlines word “hazard” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．Danger. B．Benefit. C．Plan. D．Survey. 41．What does Aviad Sheinin’s words suggest? A．He is curious about the dolphins. B．He will do research on the dolphins. C．He is uncertain about what will happen to the dolphins. D．The dolphins might affect the existence of fish in Haifa port. 42．What is the purpose of Israel’s coastguard deed? A．To avoid traffic jam. B．To deal with the harmful waters. C．To prevent people killing dolphins. D．To protect the dolphins from the polluted waters. 43．What does this passage mainly tell us? A．People love dolphins. B．Dolphins are well protected in Israel. C．Haifa Bay is full of harmful chemicals. D．Dolphins made a surprise visit to the polluted harbor. 【答案】39．B 40．A 41．C 42．D 43．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了周二海豚突然造访被污染的港口。 39．细节理解题。根据第二段“Between 40 and 50 of the dolphins appeared in the busy port on Tuesday morning, obviously drawn by the fish-rich waters of Haifa Bay. (周二早上，大约有40到50只海豚出现在繁忙的港口，显然是被海法湾丰富的鱼类水域吸引来的。)”可知，海豚出现在海法港的原因是因为那里有食物供应。故选B项。 40．词句猜测题。划线词句前文“Haifa Bay is lined by chemical companies that have been pouring poisonous waste into the water for decades. (几十年来，海法湾的化学公司一直在向水中倾倒有毒废物。)”说明水被污染，对鱼类有危害，从而推知划线词句“While pollution levels have dropped in recent years, the water is still considered a health hazard, whispering warnings to those who draw near. (虽然近年来污染水平有所下降，但河水仍被认为是一种健康hazard，向靠近的人发出低声警告。)”其中划线部分意思是“危害”。故选A项。 41．推理判断题。根据第五段中Aviad Sheinin所说“There are lots of fishes in Haifa Port. Unfortunately, we couldn’t tell the dolphins that the fish are not healthy, and I don’t know what the result will be.( 海法港有很多鱼。不幸的是，我们不能告诉海豚这些鱼不健康，我不知道结果会是什么。)”可知，Aviad Sheinin的话暗示他不确定海豚会发生什么。故选C项。 42．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Later Tuesday the dolphins left the port but remained near the entrance and Israel’s coastguard was patrolling (巡逻) the area to try to make sure the dolphins didn’t re-enter the poisonous waters. (周二晚些时候，海豚离开了港口，但仍留在入口处附近，以色列海岸警卫队在该地区巡逻，试图确保海豚不会再次进入有毒水域。)”可知，以色列海岸警卫队行动的目的是保护海豚免受污染水域的侵害。故选D项。 43．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段“Dozens of dolphins swam out of the polluted waters of Haifa Harbor on Tuesday. This was the first time that dolphins had visited this crowded Mediterranean Port, and researchers were surprised by the unexpected event. (周二，数十只海豚从海法港被污染的水域游了出来。这是海豚第一次来到这个拥挤的地中海港口，研究人员对这一意想不到的事件感到惊讶。)”可知，本文主要讲述了海豚突然造访被污染的港口。故选D项。 （十二） （23-24高二上·上海浦东新·期末）Worth nearly $1trn, Facebook is the world’s sixth-most-valuable company. Its revenues have grown by 56% in the past year, and its share price by more than a quarter. Nearly 3bn people use its products every month. Why would such a glittering success change its name, as the Verge, a news site, reports it plans to within days? The likely official reason for the rebranding is that the firm has outgrown the social network that Mark Zuckerberg started 17 years ago in a Harvard dorm. Today it includes other social apps (Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) and video hardware (Oculus, Portal). It has launched a digital wallet (Novi) and may yet offer a currency (Diem). Mr. Zuckerberg expects people eventually to associate his firm more with the “metaverse”, a virtual space for work, play and more, than with social media. If the Facebook network is to take a back seat, there may be a case for regrouping under a new name. Facebook wouldn’t be the first tech giant to do so. In 2015 Google set up Alphabet, a holding company for the search engine and its many side projects. Under this model, Facebook would become just another app within a wider family, though by far its biggest earner. There is another possible motive for a makeover. For all its financial success, the Facebook brand has become tarnished. The social network is blamed for fueling everything from teenage anorexia (厌食症) to uprising at the US Capitol. This month Frances Haugen, a former employee, told Congress that Facebook was failing to moderate content on its platform and covering up a drop in young American users (it denies this). Public trust in it is lower than in most tech giants, and falling. Although two years ago the firm started branding its apps as being “from Facebook”, its new “smart glasses”, which can record video and take phone calls, feature only the logo of its partner, Ray-Ban. Mr. Zuckerberg himself has been a reason for much of the criticism of Facebook, and of bossy tech firms more generally. As the all-powerful founder, he has a higher profile than his opposite numbers at TikTok, YouTube and other social networks. Normally, a brand facing a reputational crisis might dump its unpopular CEO. But Mr. Zuckerberg’s position is unassailable (难以撼动的), which may explain why he would want to dump the brand instead. 44．Facebook plans to change its name mainly because ________. A．it wants people to associate its name with social media B．it is trying to follow the fashion led by Google C．it looks to expand its business to a wider range D．its former name has brought bad reputation to the company 45．What can we learn about Facebook from the passage? A．It was founded by Zuckerberg in his college dormitory. B．It has a favorable influence on teenagers’ mind and behavior. C．It is as popular among youngsters in the US as it used to be. D．It produced smart glasses with its logo on it. 46．What does the underlined word “tarnished” mean in the passage? A．abandoned B．discriminated C．globalized D．compromised 47．This passage is most likely to appear in ________. A．a science review B．a business magazine C．a technical report D．the website of Facebook 【答案】44．C 45．A 46．D 47．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了Facebook计划改名，以及其背后可能存在的原因。 44．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The likely official reason for the rebranding is that the firm has outgrown the social network that Mark Zuckerberg started 17 years ago in a Harvard dorm. Today it includes other social apps (Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) and video hardware (Oculus, Portal). It has launched a digital wallet (Novi) and may yet offer a currency (Diem). Mr. Zuckerberg expects people eventually to associate his firm more with the “metaverse”, a virtual space for work, play and more, than with social media. (更名的官方原因可能是，17年前马克•扎克伯格在哈佛大学宿舍里创办的社交网络，如今已经无法满足公司的发展需求。如今，它包括其他社交应用(Instagram、WhatsApp、Messenger)和视频硬件(Oculus、Portal)。它已经推出了数字钱包(Novi)，可能还会推出货币(Diem)。扎克伯格预计，人们最终会把他的公司更多地与“metaverse”联系在一起，这是一个可以工作、娱乐等的虚拟空间，而不是社交媒体。)”可推测，Facebook计划更名的主要原因是该公司希望扩大业务范围，扎克伯格认为它已经无法满足公司的发展需求。故选C。 45．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The likely official reason for the rebranding is that the firm has outgrown the social network that Mark Zuckerberg started 17 years ago in a Harvard dorm. (更名的官方原因可能是，17年前马克•扎克伯格在哈佛大学宿舍里创办的社交网络，如今已经无法满足公司的发展需求。)”可知，Facebook是17年前马克•扎克伯格在哈佛大学宿舍里创办的社交网络。故选A。 46．词句猜测题。根据划线单词下一句“The social network is blamed for fueling everything from teenage anorexia (厌食症) to uprising at the US Capitol. (从青少年厌食症到美国国会大厦的暴动，这个社交网络被指责助长了各种各样的事件。)”可知该品牌有很多黑料，遭到了玷污。选项A“abandoned (放弃)”；选项B“discriminated (歧视)”；选项C“globalized (全球化)”；选项D“compromised (妥协、受到损害的)”。故选D。 47．推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要讨论了Facebook的商业发展和品牌问题，属于商业领域的内容，因此最有可能出现在商业杂志上。故选B。 （十三） （23-24高二上·浙江杭州·期末）Several security guards of residential compounds in Beijing and workers were seen shoveling snow and some parked vehicles were covered by thick overnight snow. The first snowfall of winter arrived in Beijing early Monday, covering the Chinese capital with a mantle (披风) of white overnight and plunging (使……下降) the city into freezing temperatures, with even colder weather coming this week in northern China. Snowfall reached 5.8 mm on average by early Monday, with the highest snowfall of 10.2 mm recorded in Fangshan district, Beijing Meteorological (气象的) Service data showed. Beijing typically sees its first snow of the season between late November and February, or even none at all. More snowfall is expected this week, with temperatures seen further sliding to as low as -20°Celsius. The Chinese capital last saw such similarly extremely cold weather on Jan. 7, 2021, when the temperature dropped to -19.6℃. The cold snap (寒潮) in Beijing this week, compared with the autumn-like conditions a week ago, mirrored the sharp swings in temperatures recently. In October, Beijing experienced one of its warmest Octobers in decades in a year of weather extremes. On Monday, the government warned of road icing in large parts of the city of nearly 22 million, with authorities shutting some expressways or partially closing sections. By 10 a. m. local time, 62 out of a few hundred flights had been cancelled at the Beijing Capital Airport. Railway authorities enforced speed limits on lines connecting Beijing and Guangzhou in southern China, causing delays in some passenger trains. By 7 a. m. Monday, more than 180 bus routes in Beijing had been suspended. The official Beijing Daily reported that vegetable stocks were enough, hitting this year’s highest daily market volume of 23,800 tons, as merchants stocked up (备货) ahead of time. Huang, a Beijing resident working in the internet sector, said the snow in Beijing came early. “Normally, it doesn’t snow until the Spring Festival,” Huang said, referring to the start of the Lunar New Year, which typically falls in January or February. 48．Which of the following is not used to show the seriousness of the snowfall in paragraph? A．By listing out numbers. B．By illustrating a viewpoint. C．By citing data from the authority. D．By making comparisons. 49．What contrast in weather conditions did Beijing experience as mentioned in the article? A．From hot summers to mild winters. B．From dry conditions to heavy rainfall. C．From autumn-like conditions to a sudden coldness. D．From constant snow to unexpectedly warm temperatures. 50．Which of the following word is close to the meaning of “enforced” in paragraph 4? A．introduced B．obeyed C．happened D．improved 51．What positive measure did merchants in Beijing take in anticipation of the snowfall? A．Organized community support groups. B．Increased storage of essential supplies. C．Created emergency shelters for the homeless. D．Offered discounts and sales to boost business. 【答案】48．B 49．C 50．A 51．B 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了周一凌晨，中国首都北京迎来了冬季第一场降雪，一夜之间，北京被大雪覆盖，气温降至冰点。本周，中国北方的天气将更加寒冷。文章解释了此次降温的特别之处、影响以及人们的应对方法。 48．推理判断题。根据第二段“Snowfall reached 5.8 mm on average by early Monday, with the highest snowfall of 10.2 mm recorded in Fangshan district, Beijing Meteorological (气象的) Service data showed. Beijing typically sees its first snow of the season between late November and February, or even none at all. More snowfall is expected this week, with temperatures seen further sliding to as low as -20°Celsius. The Chinese capital last saw such similarly extremely cold weather on Jan. 7, 2021, when the temperature dropped to -19.6℃.(据北京气象局数据显示，周一凌晨，平均降雪量达到5.8毫米，房山区降雪量最大，达到10.2毫米。北京通常在11月下旬至次年2月之间迎来冬季的第一场雪，甚至根本不下雪。预计本周将有更多降雪，气温将进一步下降至零下20摄氏度。中国首都北京上一次出现如此极端寒冷的天气是在2021年1月7日，当时气温降至零下19.6摄氏度)”可知，文章运用了列数字、引用权威的数据和比较，“说明观点”没有被用来表示降雪的严重性。故选B。 49．细节理解题。根据第三段“The cold snap (寒潮) in Beijing this week, compared with the autumn-like conditions a week ago, mirrored the sharp swings in temperatures recently. In October, Beijing experienced one of its warmest Octobers in decades in a year of weather extremes.(本周北京的寒流，与一周前类似秋天的天气相比，反映了最近气温的急剧波动。今年10月，北京经历了几十年来最温暖的10月之一)”可知，北京的天气条件不同之处在于从秋天般的天气到突然的寒冷。故选C。 50．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“speed limits on lines connecting Beijing and Guangzhou in southern China, causing delays in some passenger trains”可知，客运列车延误是因为铁路部门对连接北京和广州的铁路实施了限速，故划线词意思是“实施”。故选A。 51．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The official Beijing Daily reported that vegetable stocks were enough, hitting this year’s highest daily market volume of 23,800 tons, as merchants stocked up (备货) ahead of time.(官方的《北京日报》报道称，由于商家提前囤货，蔬菜库存充足，达到今年最高的每日市场成交量23800吨)”可知，面对降雪，北京的商家增加了必需品的储存。故选B。 （十四） （23-24高二上·浙江宁波·期末）China’s leading liquor (烈性酒) producer, Kweichou Moutai (贵州茅台), and domestic coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, have launched a sauce-flavored latte (酱香拿铁) recently, as the Chinese luxury liquor maker aims to pull in more younger consumers. The 38-yuan sauce-flavored latte, which Luckin discounted to 19 yuan on the first day of sales, was one of the most popular topics on Chinese social media platform Weibo. Moutai is a colorless spirit that is usually served at banquets (宴会) in China, and drinkers say that the flavor of Moutai latte is similar to soy sauce. The companies said the latte alcohol content was lower than 0.5 percent of its volume. Kweichow Moutai has been looking for ways to be more accessible and appeal to a new generation of users. The company, based in China’s southwestern Guizhou province, also launched a baijiu-infused ice cream last year. With baijiu in it, the new ice cream became a hit. Chinese social media users posted videos of themselves picking up cups of the drink and being told by sales staff that they should not drive after drinking it. By Monday afternoon in Beijing, the app showed buyers would need to wait for more than an hour to pick up their drinks. Independent food industry analyst Zhu Danpeng said the cooperation would most likely benefit both brands. “Moutai and Luckin are the leading firms in the domestic liquor and coffee sectors, respectively,” Zhu said, “On the one hand, Moutai accelerates its brand rejuvenation (复兴) through cooperation with Luckin. On the other hand, for Luckin, its cooperation with Moutai also helps to improve its comprehensive strength and brand tone in the coffee industry.” 52．What is the alcohol content in the sauce-flavored latte? A．Less than 1 percent. B．Less than 0.5 percent. C．Exactly 1 percent. D．Exactly 0.5 percent. 53．What is the primary goal behind Kweichou Moutai’s cooperation with Luckin Coffee? A．To attract more younger buyers. B．To create an affordable luxury drink for the masses. C．To improve their quality and reputation. D．To introduce the culture of drinking coffee in China. 54．What does the underlined word “infused” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Finished. B．Filled. C．Exchanged. D．Behaved. 55．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．An Accessible Spirit B．A Long Journey to Rejuvenation C．An Unexpected Cooperation D．Two Creative Brands 【答案】52．B 53．A 54．B 55．C 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了 国内咖啡连锁店Luckin coffee联合贵州茅台推出了一款酱香拿铁，受到了更多年轻消费者的追捧。 52．细节理解题。根据第二段的“The companies said the latte alcohol content was lower than 0.5 percent of its volume.(这些公司表示，拿铁的酒精含量低于其体积的0.5%)”可知，酱香拿铁的酒精含量低于其体积的0.5%。故选B。 53．细节理解题。根据第一段的“China’s leading liquor (烈性酒) producer, Kweichou Moutai (贵州茅台), and domestic coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, have launched a sauce-flavored latte (酱香拿铁) recently, as the Chinese luxury liquor maker aims to pull in more younger consumers. (中国领先的白酒生产商贵州茅台和国内咖啡连锁店Luckin coffee最近推出了一款酱香口味的拿铁，这家中国豪华白酒制造商旨在吸引更多年轻消费者)”可知，贵州茅台与Luckin Coffee合作的首要目标是吸引更多的年轻消费者。故选A。 54．词句猜测题。根据第三段的“With baijiu in it, the new ice cream became a hit.(加入了白酒，这种新型冰淇淋大受欢迎)”可知，为了吸引更多的年轻消费者，贵州茅台去年推出了一款注入白酒的冰淇淋，受到了大家的欢迎。所以换线单词意为“注入，使充满”。故选B。 55．主旨大意题。根据第一段的“China’s leading liquor (烈性酒) producer, Kweichou Moutai (贵州茅台), and domestic coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, have launched a sauce-flavored latte (酱香拿铁) recently, as the Chinese luxury liquor maker aims to pull in more younger consumers.(中国领先的白酒生产商贵州茅台和国内咖啡连锁店Luckin coffee最近推出了一款酱香口味的拿铁，这家中国豪华白酒制造商旨在吸引更多年轻消费)”以及全文可知，本篇文章主要介绍了 国内咖啡连锁店Luckin coffee联合贵州茅台推出了一款酱香拿铁，受到了更多年轻消费者的追捧。所以“意外的合作的合作”适合作本文的标题。故选C。 （十五） （23-24高二上·河南南阳·期末）A special spelling event called “The Big Dictation” took place in the famous Champs-Elyseés street of Paris. The event was organized by a writer named Rachid Santaki, who is often called “Monsieur Dictee”, or “Mr. Dictation”. He came up with the idea of large groups of people participating in dictations (听写) back in 2013, thinking it could help people in France get better at reading and writing. Over 50,000 people applied to join in the special spelling event. In the end, around 5,000 people, aged 10 to 90, were chosen to take part. A large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous monument (纪念碑), the Arc de Triomphe. Three celebrities were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. A total of 1,779 desks were set up in the street to be used in each of three different dictation sessions, each of which had a different theme, including classic French literature, contemporary French literature, and writing about sports. Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.” Even adults found it hard, reporting that it caused “stress and worry”. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes. The organizer said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right, but something that could bring people together. Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the Guinness record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. It’s not clear if the event on the Champs-Elysees managed to beat the record. But even if it didn’t, The Big Dictation will be remembered by the people of Paris for a long time. 56．What was Rachid Santaki’s purpose in setting up “The Big Dictation”? A．To advertise Champs-Elysees street. B．To provide a platform to show citizens’ talents. C．To promote people’s reading and writing ability. D．To collect money for charity. 57．What did the event site look like? A．An outdoor classroom. B．A huge culture museum. C．A great exhibition of books. D．A large celebrity meet-and-greet. 58．What do most participants think of the dictation? A．Interesting. B．Challenging. C．Impractical. D．Rewarding. 59．What can we learn about the event from the last paragraph? A．It left a deep impression on the Parisians. B．It set up a new Guinness record on dictation. C．It got fewer than 1,473 participants eventually. D．It aimed to attract people worldwide. 【答案】56．C 57．A 58．B 59．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一个在巴黎香榭丽舍大街举行的特殊拼写活动“The Big Dictation”。 56．细节理解题。根据第一段“He came up with the idea of large groups of people participating in dictations (听写) back in 2013, thinking it could help people in France get better at reading and writing.(早在2013年，他就提出了让一大群人参与听写的想法，认为这可以帮助法国人提高阅读和写作水平)”可知，Rachid Santaki创立“The Big Dictation”的目的是提高人们的阅读和写作能力。故选C项。 57．细节理解题。根据第三段“A large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous monument (纪念碑), the Arc de Triomphe. Three celebrities were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. A total of 1,779 desks were set up in the street to be used in each of three different dictation sessions, each of which had a different theme, including classic French literature, contemporary French literature, and writing about sports.(在著名的凯旋门纪念碑附近，人们竖起了一块巨大的“黑板”。三位名人在那里扮演老师的角色，大声朗读听写的课文。在街上总共设置了1779张桌子，用于三种不同的听写会话，每种会话都有不同的主题，包括经典法国文学，当代法国文学和关于体育的写作)”可知，活动现场是一个户外教室。故选A项。 58．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.” Even adults found it hard, reporting that it caused “stress and worry”. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes.(10岁的Samson认为听写太快，他无法完成。另一个年轻的学生也同意。“这不可能!”他说。“听写是给成年人设置的。”即使是成年人也觉得这很难，他们说这会带来“压力和担忧”。一位退休妇女很高兴自己只犯了两个错误)”可知，大多数参与者认为听写具有挑战性。故选B项。 59．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The organizer said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right, but something that could bring people together. Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the Guinness record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. It’s not clear if the event on the Champs-Elysees managed to beat the record. But even if it didn’t, The Big Dictation will be remembered by the people of Paris for a long time.(组织者说，这次活动不仅仅是要把所有的词都写对，而是要把人们聚集在一起。“大听写”的另一个目标是打破有史以来最大规模听写活动的吉尼斯纪录。此前的纪录是2018年在法国国家体育场法兰西体育场创下的，共有1473人参加。尚不清楚在香榭丽舍大街举行的这场活动是否打破了世界纪录。但即使没有，《大听写》也将被巴黎人民铭记很久)”可知，这次活动将被巴黎人民铭记很久，也就是给巴黎人留下了深刻的印象。故选A项。 （十六） （23-24高二上·重庆·期末）A Japanese candy company has been  making national news headlines for its idea to produce gummy candy that tastes like an “imaginary fruit” called Kiraspika. Last year was a great one for gummy candy producers, and the market continued to expand throughout 2023, with fruit-flavored gummies being the most popular. While there are plenty of fruit flavors to choose from, companies arc still limited to the fruits available in our world. But what if someone broke down barriers and started making candy that tastes like imaginary fruits? That was the genius idea that Japanese sweats maker Kanro recently came up with. Two months ago, the company launched a new type of gummy candy that tastes like “Kiraspika”, a made-up fruit with an original flavor, design, and even an origin story. According to the Kanro official website, the star-shaped Kiraspika only grows in the mountainous region of Blue Knife, where temperatures drop to -50 degrees Celsius in winter.  It is very difficult to obtain, as when the fruit ripens, on a full-moon night around the winter solstice (冬至), the fruit explodes as a mechanism to spread its seeds. Pieces of the fruit fly at a speed of 300 meters per second, and a direct hit can be fatal. Everything about Kiraspika was invented in Kanro’s fruit lab where its flavor experts combined various existing flavors to create an entirely original one that tastes like nothing you’ve ever eaten. To some, the Kiraspika flavor can be compared to that of an energy drink, others say it tastes a bit like a spicy apple, while some compare its sweetness to that of cherry gummies, combined with a tongue-numbing spiciness. It is the mystery of the flavor and the personal interpretations that make Kanro’s product so popular. Having been launched in September in the 7-Eleven convenience store chain,  Kiraspika gummies have been selling out like hotcakes, and the Japanese company is already working on new creations in its Fantasy Fruit Lab. 60．Why did Kanro put the Kiraspika-flavored gummy candy on the market? A．To make news headlines nationally. B．To cope with the declining market. C．To break the limit of fruit flavors. D．To make candy taste like Kiraspika. 61．What does the author want to say by mentioning the Kanro official website? A．The star-shaped Kiraspika grows in severe environment. B．The new fruit flavor originates from an existing fruit. C．It’s very challenging and dangerous to gather Kiraspika. D．Kanro’s fruit lab made up everything about Kiraspika. 62．Which of the following best describes the flavor of the Kiraspika gummy? A．Brand-new B．Various. C．Tasty. D．Ideal. 63．What result does the author describe at the end of the text? A．7-Eleven has exclusive sales rights with the candy. B．Kiraspika gummies have already become a hot potato. C．More flavors are being created in Kanro`s fruit lab. D．The company plans to mass-produce Kiraspika  gummies. 【答案】60．C 61．D 62．A 63．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是日本一家糖果公司因其生产一种味道像“想象中的水果”Kiraspika的软糖的想法而登上了全国新闻头条。 60．推理判断题。根据第二段“While there are plenty of fruit flavors to choose from, companies arc still limited to the fruits available in our world.  But what if someone broke down barriers and started making candy that tastes like imaginary fruits?  That was the genius idea that Japanese sweats maker Kanro recently came up with.(虽然有很多水果口味可供选择，但公司仍然局限于我们世界上可用的水果。但如果有人打破障碍，开始制作味道像想象中的水果的糖果呢？这是日本汗衫制造商Kanro最近想出的天才点子。)”可知，Kanro要把kiraspicka味的软糖投放市场是为了打破水果口味的限制。故选C。 61．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Everything about Kiraspika was invented in Kanro’s fruit lab where its flavor experts combined various existing flavors to create an entirely original one that tastes like nothing you’ve ever eaten.(关于Kiraspika的一切都是在Kanro的水果实验室发明的，那里的口味专家将各种现有的口味结合在一起，创造出一种完全原创的味道，尝起来和你吃过的任何味道都不一样。)”可知，作者提到Kanro官方网站是想表达Kanro的水果实验室做了关于Kiraspika的一切。故选D。 62．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Everything about Kiraspika was invented in Kanro’s fruit lab where its flavor experts combined various existing flavors to create an entirely original one that tastes like nothing you’ve ever eaten. To some, the Kiraspika flavor can be compared to that of an energy drink, others say it tastes a bit like a spicy apple, while some compare its sweetness to that of cherry gummies, combined with a tongue-numbing spiciness.(关于Kiraspika的一切都是在Kanro的水果实验室发明的，那里的口味专家将各种现有的口味结合在一起，创造出一种完全原创的味道，尝起来和你吃过的任何味道都不一样。对一些人来说，Kiraspika的味道可以比作能量饮料，也有人说它尝起来有点像辣苹果，还有人把它的甜味比作樱桃软糖，再加上一种让舌头发麻的辛辣。)”可知，Kiraspika软糖的味道是全新的，故选A。 63．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Having been launched in September in the 7-Eleven convenience store chain,   Kiraspika gummies have been selling out like hotcakes, and the Japanese company is already working on new creations in its Fantasy Fruit Lab.(自9月份在7- 11连锁便利店推出以来，Kiraspika软糖就像热蛋糕一样销售一空，这家日本公司已经在其Fantasy Fruit Lab研发新产品。)”可知，作者在文末描述的结果是Kanro的水果实验室正在研发更多的口味。故选C。 （十七） （23-24高二上·山东威海·期末）On January 14, 2006, Ben Keene received an email that changed his life. He had just taken a sip of hot tea when the message popped up, and Keene did a double-take at the subject line: “A TRIBE IS WANTED”. From there, Ben co-founded Tribewanted, an eco-friendly sustainable community existing in the virtual world of the internet and on an actual desert island at the same time. With huge media interest, the courageous and bold idea could have had enormous consequences for tourism. The idea behind Tribewanted was to recruit (招募) a group of similar people online before heading to the Fijian Island of Vorovoro to build a sustainable community alongside the local native tribe. The idea was swept along with a flood of interest, with the island lease (租约) was secured, the virtual community sprung to life. All major decisions on the island were voted on by an online tribe that anyone around the world could join. The idea was so exciting that the journey was turned into a 5 part BBC series “Paradise or Bust” and a book, Tribewanted. Ben spent 10 years building and expanding Tribewanted beyond the crowdfunded sustainable-tourism villages on an island in Fiji, to a beach in Sierra Leone and a farm in Umbria. He faced challenges including a fire sweeping through the island in the first week of the project, a military coup (政变), and a hurricane that threatened to destroy the emerging village. Online disagreements also made decision making hard and pushed the project to the edge. The project survived, and for a while, thrived. From there Ben joined Escape the City, a global community with the mission to help one million people to do work that matters to them and the world, inspiring thousands of talented career changers and ambitious businessmen to take the leap and launch their ideas into the world. Ben led the Escape school team for 5 years, and became a business advisor and guider at Virgin Startup, and Zinc. Ben has supported and guided thousands of people to set up impactful businesses on a limited budget. 64．What is Tribewanted? A．A voting software. B．An island adventure project. C．An employment plan. D．An eco-community in virtual and real worlds. 65．Which phrase may best replace the underlined “sprung to life”? A．passed on. B．came into being. C．got involved. D．struggled to survive. 66．What might be Ben’s intention of joining Escape the City? A．To seek funds for his Tribewanted. B．To call for investment in remote islands. C．To support people to launch influential businesses. D．To help ambitious businessmen to change careers. 67．In which column can you read this text? A．Inspiring people. B．Connected lives. C．Inventive solutions. D．Global business. 【答案】64．D 65．B 66．C 67．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是Ben Keene建立了Tribewanted，这是一个生态友好的可持续社区，同时存在于互联网的虚拟世界和一个实际的荒岛上以及他加入的Escape the City，也说明了这两个社区的影响。 64．细节理解题。根据第二段“From there, Ben co-founded Tribewanted, an eco-friendly sustainable community existing in the virtual world of the internet and on an actual desert island at the same time.(在那里，本与人共同创立了Tribewanted，这是一个生态友好的可持续社区，同时存在于互联网的虚拟世界和一个实际的荒岛上。)”可知，Tribewanted是一个虚拟和现实世界的生态社区。故选D。 65．词句猜测题。根据第四段“The idea was swept along with a flood of interest, with the island lease (租约) was secured(这个想法引起了人们的兴趣，随着岛屿租赁的确定)”可知，在引起了人们的兴趣，确定了岛屿租赁之后，这个虚拟社区开始活跃起来，划线短语sprung to life的意思是“开始产生，开始活跃起来”，和came into being意思相近，故选B。 66．推理判断题。根据最后一段“From there Ben joined Escape the City, a global community with the mission to help one million people to do work that matters to them and the world, inspiring thousands of talented career changers and ambitious businessmen to take the leap and launch their ideas into the world. Ben led the Escape school team for 5 years, and became a business advisor and guider at Virgin Startup, and Zinc. Ben has supported and guided thousands of people to set up impactful businesses on a limited budget.(从那里，Ben加入了Escape the City，这是一个全球性的社区，其使命是帮助一百万人做对他们和世界都重要的工作，激励成千上万有才华的职业转换者和雄心勃勃的商人迈出飞跃，将他们的想法发布到世界上。Ben领导Escape school团队5年，并成为Virgin Startup和Zinc的商业顾问和指导。Ben支持并指导了成千上万的人在有限的预算下建立了有影响力的企业。)”可知，本加入Escape the City的目的是支持人们创办有影响力的企业。故选C。 67．推理判断题。根据第三段“The idea behind Tribewanted was to recruit (招募) a group of similar people online before heading to the Fijian Island of Vorovoro to build a sustainable community alongside the local native tribe.(Tribewanted的想法是在网上招募一群相似的人，然后前往斐济的Vorovoro岛，与当地土著部落一起建立一个可持续发展的社区。)”和最后一段“From there Ben joined Escape the City, a global community with the mission to help one million people to do work that matters to them and the world, inspiring thousands of talented career changers and ambitious businessmen to take the leap and launch their ideas into the world.(从那里，Ben加入了Escape the City，这是一个全球性的社区，其使命是帮助一百万人做对他们和世界都重要的工作，激励成千上万有才华的职业转换者和雄心勃勃的商人迈出飞跃，将他们的想法发布到世界上。)”可知，本文主要讲的是Ben Keene建立了Tribewanted，这是一个生态友好的可持续社区，同时存在于互联网的虚拟世界和一个实际的荒岛上以及他加入的Escape the City，这两个社区对人都有激励作用，因此本文可以在鼓舞人们的栏目读到。故选A。 （十八） （23-24高二上·山东济宁·期末）False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) that threatens to erode democracy and polarize (极化) society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report Wednesday. The Global Risks Report was released ahead of the annual elite gathering of CEOs and world leaders in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos and is based on a survey of nearly 1,500 experts, industry leaders and policymakers. The report listed misinformation and disinformation as the most severe risk over the next two years, highlighting how rapid advances in technology also are creating new problems or making existing ones worse. AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is developing as a risk just as billions of people in many countries, including large economies like the U.S., Britain, Indonesia, India, Mexico and Pakistan, are set to head to the opinion polls this year and next, the report said. “You can use AI to do deepfakes and to really impact large groups, which really drives misinformation,” said Carolina Klint, a risk management leader at Marsh, whose parent company Marsh McLennan co-authored the report with Zurich Insurance Group. “Societies could become further polarized” as people find it harder to verify facts, she said. Fake information also could be used to fuel questions about the legitimacy of elected governments, “which means that democratic processes could be eroded, and it would also drive societal polarization even further,” Klint said. The rise of AI brings a host of other risks, she said. It can empower “malicious actors” by making it easier to carry out cyberattacks, such as by automating phishing attempts or creating advanced bad software. With AI, “you don’t need to be the sharpest tool in the shed to be a malicious actor,” Klint said. It can even poison data that is scraped off the internet to train other AI systems, which is “incredibly difficult to reverse” and could result in further embedding biases into AI models, she said. 68．What is the passage mainly about? A．The threat we are facing of artificial intelligence B．Deepfakes that bring convenience to people’s lives C．Social division originating from artificial intelligence D．The key role of the artificial intelligence in astronomy 69．What will happen in U.S. this year and next according to the passage? A． Donald Trump will become the President of the United States. B．The United States will hold a public opinion poll. C． The United States is about to erupt into a war. D．AI will cause a large number of Americans to lose their jobs. 70．What does Carolina Klint say about the impact of AI on democratic processes? A．AI will enhance democratic processes greatly. B．AI will have no impact on democratic processes. C．AI could erode democratic processes and drive societal polarization further. D．AI will improve the legitimacy of elected governments. 71．Which of the following statements is not implied in the text? A．The World Economic Forum considers AI-driven misinformation a serious threat. B．The Global Risks Report was released specifically for the Davos meeting. C．AI-powered misinformation can be used to challenge the legitimacy of elected governments. D．All countries mentioned in the report are set to have elections this year and next. 【答案】68．A 69．B 70．C 71．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了受到前沿人工智能技术推动的虚假和误导性信息对全球经济构成了最紧迫的风险。 68．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段的“False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report Wednesday.(世界经济论坛周三在一份报告中表示，被尖端人工智能强化的虚假和误导性信息有可能侵蚀民主主义并使社会两极分化，这是全球经济面临的最大直接风险。)”可知，这篇文章主要讲的是人们正面临人工智能的威胁。故选A。 69．细节理解题。根据第三段的“AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is developing as a risk just as billions of people in many countries, including large economies like the U.S., Britain, Indonesia, India, Mexico and Pakistan, are set to head to the opinion polls this year and next, the report said.(报告称，就在包括美国、英国、印度尼西亚、印度、墨西哥和巴基斯坦等大型经济体在内的许多国家的数十亿人将在今年和明年进行民意调查之际，人工智能驱动的错误信息和虚假信息正在发展成为一种风险。) ”可知，今年和明年在美国将会举行民意调查。故选B。 70．细节理解题。根据第四段的“Fake information also could be used to fuel questions about the legitimacy of elected governments, “which means that democratic processes could be eroded, and it would also drive societal polarization even further,” Klint said.(克林特说，虚假信息还可能被用来引发对民选政府合法性的质疑，“这意味着民主进程可能受到侵蚀，还会进一步推动社会两极分化。”)”可知，人工智能可能会侵蚀民主进程，进一步推动社会两极分化。故选C。 71．细节理解题。根据第三段的“AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is developing as a risk just as billions of people in many countries, including large economies like the U.S., Britain, Indonesia, India, Mexico and Pakistan, are set to head to the opinion polls this year and next, the report said.(报告称，就在包括美国、英国、印度尼西亚、印度、墨西哥和巴基斯坦等大型经济体在内的许多国家的数十亿人将在今年和明年进行民意调查之际，人工智能驱动的错误信息和虚假信息正在发展成为一种风险。) ”可知。报告中提到的国家将会举行民意调查，并没有提到举行选举。故选D。 （十九） （23-24高二上·河北保定·期末）Now aged 42, Chris is from Werder in northeast Germany, a town deeply rooted in tradition. He wanted to be a designer from an early age. In 2009, while studying at the famous Domus Academy in Milan, he befriended his classmate Zhang Lei. “So when I met Zhang Lei in Milan, we became friends very fast. He taught me a lot about his vision in design and also about his cultural background. This was a very interesting experience for me.” Zhang Lei, a native of China's city of Tianjin, furthered his studies in Milan after graduating from Zhejiang University. United by their shared passion for art and design, Chris and Zhang formed a lasting friendship. “Zhang Lei influenced me quite a lot because he taught me about his culture. Before, I was never in touch with Asian culture, so he kind of taught me a lot about Asian and especially Chinese culture. So for me, when I saw the umbrella, it was clearly a traditional Chinese artwork.” Chris experimented with the idea of reshaping structure and form to create a chair by drawing from the technique used to craft umbrella frames, perfected by the paper mache (混凝纸浆) technique. 2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair. “Piao pretty much means floating and lightness, so we used the material paper for our chair, which is a very light and weightless material. Also, the edge of our product keeps it very open and light. So Piao reflects this idea very well.” Piao received global attention because of its material innovation. Its paper is comprised of tough fibers. Using this paper, which was originally used for Yuhang oilpaper umbrella canopies (伞面), to create a strong chair was a bold experiment. 72．What led to their long-lasting friendship? A．Their similar personality. B．Their different cultural backgrounds. C．Their love for art and design. D．Their common interesting experiences. 73．How did Chris create “Piao”? A．He combined the technique of making umbrella frames with the paper. B．He drew inspiration from the techniques of making paper. C．He recycled some oil-paper umbrellas for the chair's frame. D．He named the chair after the structure of a Chinese character. 74．Which of the following can best describe Chris? A．Open and humorous. B．Thoughtful and creative. C．Considerate and confident. D．Adventurous and innovative. 75．What is the text mainly about? A．Chris' early life in Werder, Germany. B．The friendship between Chris and Zhang Lei. C．The design process and inspiration behind “Piao”. D．The cultural exchange between Europe and Asia. 【答案】72．C 73．A 74．D 75．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了2012年，在著名的米兰设计周上，纸椅“飘”首次公开亮相，介绍了背后的设计心路、理念和灵感来源。 72．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Zhang Lei, a native of China's city of Tianjin, furthered his studies in Milan after graduating from Zhejiang University. United by their shared passion for art and design, Chris and Zhang formed a lasting friendship.(张雷是中国天津人，从浙江大学毕业后在米兰继续深造。由于对艺术和设计的共同热情，Chris和张雷结下了长久的友谊。)”可知，Chris和张雷之间长久的友谊是由他们对艺术和设计的共同热爱所促成的。故选C。 73．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Chris experimented with the idea of reshaping structure and form to create a chair by drawing from the technique used to craft umbrella frames, perfected by the paper mache (混凝纸浆) technique. 2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair.(Chris尝试了重塑结构和形状的想法，他借鉴了制作雨伞框架的技术，并通过混凝纸浆技术进行了完善。2012年，在著名的米兰设计周上，纸椅“飘”首次公开亮相。)”可知，Chris结合了制作伞架的技术和纸张来创作“飘”这款椅子。故选A。 74．推理判断题。根据文章第四段““Zhang Lei influenced me quite a lot because he taught me about his culture. Before, I was never in touch with Asian culture, so he kind of taught me a lot about Asian and especially Chinese culture. So for me, when I saw the umbrella, it was clearly a traditional Chinese artwork.” Chris experimented with the idea of reshaping structure and form to create a chair by drawing from the technique used to craft umbrella frames, perfected by the paper mache (混凝纸浆) technique. 2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair.(“张雷对我影响很大，因为他教会了我他的文化。以前，我从来没有接触过亚洲文化，所以他教了我很多亚洲文化，尤其是中国文化。所以对我来说，当我看到这把伞时，它显然是一件中国传统艺术品。”Chris尝试了重塑结构和形状的想法，他借鉴了制作雨伞框架的技术，并通过混凝纸浆技术进行了完善。2012年，在著名的米兰设计周上，纸椅“飘”首次公开亮相。)”可知，Chris在米兰学习期间，受到同学张雷的文化影响，开始探索和设计新的东西。他尝试使用制作雨伞框架的技术来重新设计椅子的结构和形状，最终创造了“飘”这款独特的纸椅，并因此赢得了米兰家具展的奖项。因此Chris具有勇于尝试新事物的精神和对创新的追求。故选D。 75．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair.( 2012年，在著名的米兰设计周上，纸椅“飘”首次公开亮相。它结合了非凡的稳定性和精美的设计，在米兰卫星家具展上获得了最高奖。)”以及全文内容可知，文章首先介绍了Chris的早年生活和他在米兰Domus Academy的学习经历，以及他与同学张雷的友谊。但随后，文章的重点转向了Chris如何受到张雷的启发，利用中国传统的油纸伞制作工艺来设计并创造出“飘”纸椅，并详细介绍了这个设计过程和“飘”的特点。故选C。 （二十） （23-24高二上·山西忻州·期末）For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge—but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on. While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery. The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line. Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”. Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. “She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said. “She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24.” In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. Then, Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line. “Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said. When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line. The video ends with a final caption, “And then she just held me. She held me.” In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children, but perhaps not as hands-on as this one. 76．What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line? A．She felt herself struggling. B．She was far behind others. C．She fell down all of a sudden. D．She was interrupted by Avery. 77．How did Avery react to the accident? A．She ran the rest in place of Rich. B．She tried to call for help at once. C．She helped Rich run to the finish line. D．She shouted encouraging words to Rich. 78．How did Rich feel about Avery’s response? A．Doubtful. B．Content. C．Concerned. D．Expected. 79．What can be the best title for the text? A．A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race B．A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream C．A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother’s Race By Mistake D．A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream 【答案】76．A 77．C 78．B 79．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了作为一名母亲的Rich参加了马拉松比赛，在快接近终点线时体力不支，她的女儿Avery察觉到了她的感受，从人群中走出来加入她，陪她一同越过终点线，两人最后拥抱在一起，这样感人的时刻被视频记录下来，成为这场马拉松比赛中令人难忘的记忆。 76．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. “She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said.(Rich说，她的女儿在比赛快结束时接到一个电话后，就能感觉到她在挣扎。“她知道我在最后几英里里很挣扎，”Rich说)”可知，Rich在快要靠近终点线的时候感到自己在挣扎。故选A。 77．细节理解题。根据第三段“The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line.(这一感人的时刻被拍了下来，并发布在社交媒体上。在视频中，Avery在她母亲接近终点时跑到她身边支持她。当Avery加入她并帮助她越过终点线时，Rich的脸上露出了笑容)”可知，面对妈妈Rich的情况，Avery帮助她跑到终点线。故选C。 78．推理判断题。根据第五段中“In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her.(在视频中，看到女儿从人群中走出来和她在一起后，Rich的表情从疲惫变成了微笑)”可知，Rich在看到女儿加入自己跑马拉松后，不再疲惫，而是露出微笑。由此推知，她对女儿的反应感到很满足。故选B。 79．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章报道了母亲Rich和女儿Avery之间的故事。作为一名母亲的Rich参加了马拉松比赛，在快接近终点线时体力不支，她的女儿Avery察觉到了她的感受，从人群中走出来加入她，陪她一同越过终点线，两人最后拥抱在一起，这样感人的时刻被视频记录下来，成为这场马拉松比赛中令人难忘的记忆。故A项“一个女儿为她的母亲加油，加入她的比赛”概括了故事的核心内容，最适合作为标题。故选A。 试卷第1页，共3页 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$