专题03 精选阅读理解20篇【考题猜想】-2024-2025学年高一英语上学期期末考点大串讲（外研版2019）

高一上学期期末考点大串讲 精选阅读理解20篇 1 （24-25高一上·广东清远·期中）Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to play some basketball in between hitting the books. Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development. According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels (血管) , including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Dr Cameron claims this allows people who exercise to concentrate better. She says, “While we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can really cause physical changes in the brain.” The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. With babies, even a little movement can show big results. Older people can beef up their brain as well. Scientists from 11 universities studied a group of seniors aged from 70 to 79. Their study showed a short-term memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week. The exercise does not have to be very difficult, but it does have to increase the heart rate. Also, just like the motion for babies, exercise for seniors should involve some complexity (复杂). Learning some new skills or motions, such as with yoga or Tai Ji, helps open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time. For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main goal is to increase the brain’s flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as three hours of exercise a week. 1．What do we know from paragraph 1? A．The brain needs special mental exercise. B．The more exercise, the bigger the brain. C．Exercise helps the brain develop better. D．Exercise makes us stronger and happier. 2．What does the underlined “beef up” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Organize. B．Improve. C．Relax. D．Rescue. 3．How can 3 hours of proper exercise a week help? A．Lengthen the age from 70 to 79. B．Increase the heart rate of babies. C．Benefit seniors’ short-term memory. D．Open up memory paths for students. 4．What is the purpose of the text? A．To offer advice on how to do exercise. B．To introduce ways to change the brain. C．To give tips on how to raise test scores. D．To encourage exercise for brain benefit. 2 （24-25高一上·重庆·期中）When Simon Cane was in the second grade, he began learning about all the ways humans have an impact (影响) on the environment and really used those classroom lessons every day in a way that made him different from his schoolmates at school, P. S.81, in the Bronx. “He told me we drove too much and made too much pollution,” his dad, Jonathan Cane, told Runner’s World. So Simon persuaded his parents to start hanging their clothes to dry, taking the stairs instead of elevators, and other “green” measures. “For much of kindergarten and first grade I rode my bike to Simon’s school with him on the back,” Jonathan said. “We had a lot of fun being outdoors. We’d stop to give our dog treats and generally enjoyed it.” As Simon got bigger, though, it wasn’t practical for him to ride on his father’s back, but it also didn’t make sense to ride together - both because of safety concerns and because there was no place to put away Simon’s bike. So, most of the time they drove the 1.5 miles to school. But in 2019, when Simon was going into third grade, the 8-year-old came up with a new way to help the planet: running the 1.5 miles to P. S.81. And Jonathan· promised his son he’d join him for as long as he wanted. “We did a test run one day in August, and decided to give it a go. To be honest, I thought he’d hold back when it got really cold or rainy, but he never did,” Jonathan said. He recalled one day when the weather was particularly bad. “It’s really raining out there today,” he told Simon. “And Simon said, ‘Well then we’re going to get wet!’ He took pride in braving it, and it became a really fun family routine.” Since the start, Simon has run with his dad and their black dog, Lola, and has even inspired his mom, Nicole Sin Quee, to join in. They soon became known as “the family that run to school”. 1．What makes Simon different from his classmates? A．Washing his clothes by himself. B．Taking many classes after school. C．Raising strange questions in class. D．Taking green measures to protect the environment. 2．How did Simon usually go to school in second grade? A．By cycling. B．By car. C．By running. D．By school bus. 3．What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A．Simon was braver than expected. B．Simon had trouble with his eyesight. C．Simon was really inflexible. D．Simon didn’t get support from his father. 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．The Best Way to Go to School. B．Boy Keeps Running to Inspire Father. C．Father and Son Run for the Environment. D．Three Inspiring Running Athletes to Protect the Environment. 3 （24-25高一上·陕西渭南·阶段练习）If you are planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of all, always check and double-check departure (出发) time. It is surprising how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane would leave at 10:50. Surprisingly, the person at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting. The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have some local money in cash (现金). Once I arrived at a place at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi but because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. “Listen! I only take real money!” the driver said angrily. You can imagine how terrible I felt at that moment. The third and the last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travelled in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day. 1．When did the author arrive at the airport probably? A．At 9:55. B．At 10:00. C．At 10:05. D．At 10:50. 2．When the author found he had no dollars to pay the taxi driver, he ________. A．asked the driver to give him a free ride B．offered to pay in pounds C．gave the driver some fake (假的) money D．tried to pay by credit card 3．Generally, in May the weather in London is ________. A．warm and dry B．cold and dry C．hot and wet D．cool and rainy 4．What is the text mainly about? A．How to make life easier. B．How to be well prepared for a trip. C．How to enjoy ourselves on a trip. D．How to schedule our trip. 4 （24-25高一上·江苏连云港·期中）Several months ago, I worked as a volunteer in an amateur (业余的) tennis tournament (锦标赛) called Tennis 123. One afternoon, I watched a match between a 5-year-old girl and a9-year-old boy. Wang Jun, the founder of Tennis 123, told me that the 5-year-old was the youngest player in the tournament. Tennis 123 has no age requirement and players compete according to their level from 2.0 to 5.0. But surprisingly, the younger players often beat the older ones. In the end, the 5-year-old lost the match 0-4. She threw her racket (球拍) meters away and cried terribly for a long time. During the match, she often looked to her mother for help. I checked the girl’s previous results: she had lost 24 matches straight. That afternoon only brought two more losses, including the one with the boy I saw. When a player’s win ratio (比率) drops below a certain number, they will be placed at a lower level. In the girl’s case, she was already at 2.0, the lowest level, so she had nowhere else to be placed. I discussed with Wang the possibility of improving the tournament rules to better protect these very young kids. Wang told me that the tournament has matches for beginners, young children, and those who have never won a game before. However, the girl’s parents, both retired athletes themselves, believed that she should stay at the 2.0 level as the girl’s physical condition was quite good. Still, I disagreed. I worried that continuing to play like this would hurt the girl’s confidence in the court and in her future life. I remember when I played at the 3.0 level two years ago and lost so many times that I went back to 2.5 — it was very frustrating (令人沮丧的). So I don’t think it’s a good idea to put so much pressure on children at such a young age. Losing can be lonely, whether in tennis or in life. But losing is part of the path toward winning one day. By giving them better support, we can make sure young people grow up with confidence. 1．Why does the author mention the 5-year-old losing the match? A．To explain the young players should be placed at a higher level. B．To show the tournament rules should be improved for better support. C．To show the players often lose the game because of their less experience. D．To prove the surprising fact that the older players often beat the young ones. 2．What is the author’s attitude toward the girl’s losing in the tournament? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．Concerned. D．Unclear. 3．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Losing will damage one’s confidence in winning. B．Losing will bring about one’s low confidence in life. C．Winning is always walking with losing side by side. D．Winning can often go through the process of losing. 4．What’s the passage mainly about? A．Tennis match’s popularity among children. B．Tennis match’s influence on children’s mental health. C．Tennis match’s role in developing children’s physical health. D．Tennis match’s future for developing children’s sports spirits. 5 （24-25高一上·陕西榆林·阶段练习）The Chinese dragon, also known as the “loong”, standing for strength, fearlessness and kindness, is a cultural symbol for good business, rich harvests and good health. Unlike the European dragons, the Chinese dragons don’t give out fire. Instead, they are often connected with water. The Year of the Dragon brought extra joy to the worldwide Spring Festival celebrations from Zurich to Addis Ababa, firing interest in Chinese customs and history. In Zurich, Switzerland, Michael Hitz, a local people, tasted 40 types of Chinese dishes at a festival organized by Chinese Traditional Culture Association of Zurich for the Year of Dragon, offering a rich food cultural experience to the community. Similarly, in Harare, Zimbabwe, the China- Zimbabwe Friendship High School hosted lively local dances and drum performances to welcome the Year of the Dragon. At the same time, the students enjoyed Chinese martial arts inspired by a performance from the Henan Provincial Shaolin Wushu Training Center. Brenda Moyo, a local student, found the martial arts challenging yet wonderful. An acrobatics (杂技) performance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, enjoyed by Temesgen Yitayew, a student learning Chinese, showed how the friendship between China and Ethiopia was growing stronger. Yitayew thought more events like this should be held to support cultural exchange, carrying the flags of both nations as a symbol of unity. 1．How many foreign countries celebrating the Year of the Dragon are mentioned? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．What did Hitz do at the festival for the Year of the Dragon in Zurich? A．He practised Chinese martial arts. B．He organized a Chinese art show. C．He enjoyed fine Chinese dishes. D．He gave a speech about Chinese culture. 3．What did Yitayew expect? A．Free trips to China. B．More Chinese cultural events. C．A longer vacation in Europe. D．Less pressure from study. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Year of the Dragon Celebrated Worldwide B．The Magic Water- breathing Dragons of China C．A New Way of Celebrating the Chinese Spring Festival D．The Different Cultures Between China and Other Countries 6 （24-25高一上·甘肃兰州·阶段练习）Millions of people around the world, including nearly 60% of Americans, Australians and Europeans, participate in sports. Lack of physical activity is estimated to cause more than 5 million early deaths a year. To reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes (糖尿病), cancer and a number of other diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends adults and older people engage in physical activity for at least 150 minutes a week. Adults participating in a high overall level of sports and exercise are at 34% lower risk of death than those who never or rarely engage in such activities. But does it make a difference which physical activities we do? To strengthen the evidence on health benefits of six common sport disciplines—aerobics (有氧运动), cycling, football, racquet (球拍) sports, running and swimming --we recently analyzed data from 80,306 British adults. The study found 27%, 15%, 47% and 28% reduced risk of death for participants in aerobics, cycling, racquet sports and swimming. Although we observed reductions in the risk of death associated with football and running (18% and 13%) in our study sample, the data did not allow us to draw conclusions about these effects across the whole population. These associations should not be misunderstood as “no association” or “evidence of no effect”. We simply do not know whether the observed effects in the sample occurred by chance alone or reflect the true effects in the population. It may take decades until we reach definite conclusions about health outcomes of all types of sports. Should you in the meantime sit in front of the TV and wait for researchers to announce the final results? No! Follow your preferences and select an affordable and easily accessible sporting activity you enjoy doing, while trying to reduce the risk of injury. 1．How long should an adult exercise every day according to WHO? A．At least 21 minutes. B．At least 25 minutes. C．At least 30 minutes. D．At least 35 minutes. 2．What did the study find according to Paragraphs 3 and 4? A．Football and running had no effect. B．Running is the best form of exercise. C．Racquet sports are the most effective in reducing the risk of death. D．Aerobics is more popular than running. 3．What does the author advise us to do in the end? A．Participate in racquet sports. B．Choose whatever sport you like. C．Participate in running and swimming. D．Choose whatever sport that’s beneficial. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．The Benefits of Playing Sports B．Different People, Different Sports C．Which Sports Are Best for Health? D．Why Do People Engage in Sports? 7 （24-25高一上·湖北襄阳·期中）The U.S. Open is in full swing — Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka, and Novak Djokovic are among the tennis stars on the stadiums. Tennis has steadily grown in popularity in the last few years. Playing tennis may help you live longer compared to other sports. The Copenhagen City Heart Study, which followed over 8,500 people for 25 years, found tennis players have a better chance of living longer than those who engaged in badminton, soccer, cycling, swimming and jogging. The study projects that people who love playing tennis will live an average of 9.7 years longer than they would have otherwise. Similarly, in a 2020 study published in the International Journal of Exercise Science, tennis players who play at least twice a week were less likely to get fat, felt more energetic and had better overall health. The benefits are largely due to its influence on heart health. Playing tennis three hours a week can cut down your risk of heart disease by over 50%, according to the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Additionally, a British study found racket sports, as compared to football, cycling, and running, were uniquely associated with a lower risk for death rate. While playing tennis, you have to hold your racket(球拍) firmly, always pay attention to the opponent’s ball and then swing your racket with all your strength, which greatly keeps your brain active and improves your balance. Especially when you age, such exercise will stop muscle loss and support bone health, lowering the risk of injuries and falls. Beyond physical fitness, tennis offers significant social benefits. Compared to going to the gym by yourself, running outside, or swimming (which are still all good forms of exercise!), tennis requires you to communicate with others. For older adults who are easier to suffer loneliness, tennis can bring different groups of people together through exercising in community. Maintaining strong social networks also helps prevent mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, helping people feel happier into older age. If this is music to your ears, you’re in luck, because tennis is popular among all ages and skill levels. So, it may just be the time to dust off your racket. 1．Why are the famous tennis players mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To introduce the topic. B．To set a good example for us. C．To show the talent of tennis players. D．To stress the importance of playing tennis. 2．What did Copenhagen City Heart Study find? A．Tennis players who play at least twice a week are less likely to get fat. B．People who play tennis may live longer than those who take part in other sports. C．More people like to engage in badminton, soccer, cycling, swimming and jogging. D．People who love playing tennis will live an average of 9.7 years shorter than others. 3．Which of the following is NOT a benefit of playing tennis? A．Sharpen your brain. B．Make more friends. C．Reduce the risk of heart disease. D．Increase muscle loss. 4．What does the underline part “music to your ears” mean in the last paragraph? A．A song that you like. B．A sound that is similar to music. C．A noise that you find annoying. D．Something you are pleased to hear about. 8 （24-25高一上·湖北襄阳·期中）“Gluten free (无麸质), lactose free, vegan...” These ideas on diet might sound unfamiliar to many in China. That’s why Wang Jiaqi, a 16-year-old girl from Beijing, opened a special ice cream store called EIS Engelchen in Beijing’s Sanlitun, to spread a healthier way to enjoy ice cream. “My friends and I love ice cream, but we’ve never encountered an ice cream that really ‘wows’ us,” Wang said. Then one day she heard her mom say that she had the best ice cream of her life at a café in a little town in Germany. “I immediately wanted to go there and try it for myself,” she added. Lucky for her, during her summer holiday, Wang was able to go to the town and work as a waitress in the café selling ice cream. “I not only got to taste it myself, but also learned about the healthy idea. In China, where many people are lactose intolerant (乳糖不耐受) or vegan, finding suitable ice cream is challenging due to the common use of milk and eggs.” So, Wang decided to bring this ice cream back to China to be enjoyed by even more people. At the time, the brand was only sold to cafés and hotels in Germany. But after discussions with the brand’s management, Wang not only gained the right to sell the ice cream but also opened the first physical EIS Engelchen store–all the way away in China. Wang believes that starting a business begins with something small and is a step-by-step process. “When I was in primary school, I sold products like cookies made by myself among students,” Wang said. “I think business is about noticing problems around you and working out ways to solve them.” 1．Where did Wang Jiaqi hear of the German ice cream for the first time? A．From her mother. B．In the café. C．From her friend. D．From the internet. 2．Why did Wang Jiaqi open the ice cream store in Beijing? A．She wanted to provide a place for friends to hang out. B．She was trying to promote traditional Chinese ice cream flavors. C．She wanted to solve the problem of lactose intolerance in China. D．She wanted to promote a healthier way to enjoy ice cream in China. 3．Which of the following word can best describe Wang Jiaqi? A．Business-minded. B．Kind-hearted. C．Hard-working. D．Strong-willed. 4．What’s the main idea of the text? A．A teenager called on people to eat healthy food. B．A Chinese girl started her own ice cream business. C．Bringing German food to China faced great challenges. D．Traditional ice cream was increasingly popular among students. 9 （24-25高一上·云南红河·阶段练习）William Lindesay, a famous Great Wall expert and conservationist, and his wife Wu Qi have traveled the globe by the back paths, providing their sons with a unique growing environment. Sun hats, backpacks and sneakers (运动鞋) — these are the day-to-day must-haves for the family. Most of their trips seem far from relaxing — cultural study in the hot and dry desert, a 53-kilometer hiking tour of New Zealand, a one-day climb to three English mountaintops and a six-day train ride from Beijing to Moscow. Many assume the family must be wealthy and can afford their global travel, but they are not. Lindesay says they just choose to spend money on travel and eschew pricey hotels and restaurants where possible. Lindesay mentions the trip to Moscow was an example. Instead of taking a taxi from the railway station to the hotel, they took the subway. “We crossed the city for saving money, communicated with local people, and saw they are people just like us, everywhere. We arrived at our destination feeling comfortable.” However, their journeys, which can last weeks or months, have sometimes been inconsistent with their children’s schooling. Wu remembers once Lindesay let their elder son ask for leave so that they could go to New York for a 45-day lecture tour. Therefore the son missed his final exam. Things like that bother the family all the time. Lindesay attaches great importance to learning out of the classroom, saying that children might score well on school tests, but traveling outside, in distant lands with different languages, cultures, and political structures, is the real test. “You can only get streetwise on the street. You can only get worldly-wise when seeing the world,” he says. 1．How can we describe the Lindesays’ trips? A．Pleasant. B．relaxing. C．Challenging. D．Dangerous. 2．What can we infer from paragraph 3? A．The family must be rich enough for their global travel. B．They arrived at their destination Moscow feeling unpleasant. C．They spent all money on travel and expensive accommodations. D．They crossed the city by the subway to save costs and explore local culture. 3．What problem does the family meet when traveling? A．They have scheduling conflicts. B．They suffer from a tight budget C．They are faced with language barriers. D．They hold different educational ideas. 4．Which statement may Lindesay agree with according to the text? A．Nothing is so necessary for travelers as languages. B．There is no royal road to learning. C．Actions speak louder than words. D．Man who travels far knows more. 10 （24-25高一上·天津和平·期中）Travel is sometimes inconvenient and impossible for some people. However, museums around the world are digitalizing (使数字化) their collections, enabling people to tour the museums from afar. The British Museum, London The British Museum contains objects from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian (古埃及语). The Great Court’s ceiling, in the middle of the museum, is composed of 3212 pieces of glass, none of which are alike. The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room, allowing visitors to look at every piece. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County This museum, with locations in two different places, features art going back to The Neolithic Period. Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by Van Gogh and Renoir. Another platform, Xplorlt, also features views of some of the museum’s outdoor spaces. MASP, São Paulo The first modern museum in Brazil, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo includes art from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The paintings, which are placed on glass panels, appear to be floating in mid-air. This setup, included in the virtual tour shows, makes the art appear almost magical. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea This Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art from Korea and around the world. The art includes a variety of media such as print, sculpture and photography. There are also online exhibitions such as “Artists in Their Times” which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s. 1．What can we learn about The British Museum? A．It is best known for the Rosetta Stone. B．It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian. C．It is made up of several pieces of glass. D．It houses exhibits from different countries. 2．Which museum may suit visitors interested in Van Gogh’s works? A．The British Museum. B．MASP, São Paulo. C．National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. D．The J. Paul Getty Museum. 3．What do the listed museums have in common? A．They are accessible on Google Arts & Culture. B．They display their paintings in mid-air. C．They can be visited in your own home. D．They have several branches. 11 （24-25高一上·四川成都·期中）To help out important insects like bees and butterflies, bus stops across UK are getting living roofs. Small gardens on bus shelter roofs are being planted with flowers chosen to help support the struggling insects. Humans depend on bees and other “pollinators (授粉者)” like butterflies to help grow plants, such as flowers and trees. But with humans taking over more and more land for cities, roads and farms, more natural areas have disappeared. The Wildlife Trusts, a group which works to protect wildlife in the UK, says that the insect numbers there have dropped by 50% since 1970. Bee bus stops are a small step toward supporting these important insects. The advertising company Clear Channel is working with The Wildlife Trusts and city governments to set up bee bus stops in cities across the UK. Bee bus stops are like ordinary bus shelters, but small gardens have been added to the roofs to attract bees and butterflies. The company plans to set up 1,000 bee bus stops in the UK. Clear Channel already has bee bus stop programs in several countries in Europe. In the Netherlands, the city of Utrecht has 300 bee bus stops. Research shows that these bus stops— along with many other steps taken to support pollinators — may be helping. After decades of dropping numbers, bee populations in the Netherlands seem to have become more stable over the last few years. The little gardens can also help to slightly lower city temperatures. Even though the bus shelter gardens are small, together they add up to a much larger area. Thirzah McSherry, who works for The Wildlife Trusts, says, “We’re living through a nature and climate crisis and we need to use every tool we’ve got to deal with it.” 1．Why are bee bus stop gardens being built in the UK? A．To beautify the city. B．To improve city farming. C．To protect the environment. D．To provide shelters for pollinating insects. 2．What leads to the insect numbers dropping sharply in England? A．Losses of forests. B．Climate changes. C．Human activities. D．Natural disasters. 3．How does the author show the positive effect of the bee bus stop programs? A．By analyzing the data. B．By making a comparison. C．By giving examples. D．By doing an experiment. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．UK is building more bee bus stops. B．The city environment is getting worse. C．City should build more gardens for the insects. D．The bee bus stop is the best way to save the city. 12 （24-25高一上·云南保山·阶段练习）We all know it isn’t healthy to stay up late but many people still cannot get enough sleep especially the young. Over 60 percent of Chinese youths aged 6 to 17 sleep less than eight hours a day, according to a report showed by the Chinese Sleep Research Society (CSRS) on March 17. Among 13 to 17-year-olds, the figure is more than 81 percent. The study covered nearly 70,000 children and teens aged 6 to 17 in China. According the study, too much homework is a major cause for a lack of sleep among young people. Another major cause is the frequent use of electronic devices (设备), such as phones. Primary school student Li Li said she goes to bed each day around midnight after finishing her homework and playing mobile games for a few hours. Lack (缺乏) of sleep among children and teenagers has raised concern. “It can lead to weakened immunity (免疫力) and memory, and can also influence physical growth.” Wang Zan, a member of the CSRS, told People’s Daily. To reduce students’ homework, the Ministry of Education suggested that junior high students should spend no more than 90 minutes on homework and senior high students must do their homework in a proper time limit. 1．________ of 13 to 17-year-olds could sleep less than eight hours a day. A．Over 40 percent B．Over 60 percent C．Over 81 percent D．Over 19 percent 2．One reason why Chinese youths can’t get enough sleep is ________. A．serious sleeping problems B．a great deal of housework C．too many after-school activities D．much use of electronic devices 3．Which is not the result of lack of sleep according to Wang Zan? A．Growth problems. B．Poor memory. C．Impolite behavior. D．Weak immunity. 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．Needed: More Time in Bed! B．Say Goodbye to Mobile Games! C．Keep Away from Your TV! D．Needed: Fewer Morning Classes! 13 （24-25高一上·福建龙岩·期中）Are you looking for some excitement in your life? How about trying a new hobby that gets your heart racing? You might enjoy running, right? Well, then you’ re already on the right track to becoming a trail runner（越野跑选手）. It is not so hard as you think. All you need to do is just taking your runs off the pavement（人行道）and explore some hilly or mountainous trails. Trail running has gained popularity in recent years and offers a great way to connect with nature while getting a challenging workout. Not adventurous enough for you? How about trying rock climbing? Climbers climb walls or natural rock formations, using their strength and problem-solving skills. There’s no age limit for this sport, and it can be a great way to build confidence and overcome fears. For example, Sarah, a young girl from a small town, started rock climbing at the age of 12 and has since fallen in love with the sport. She says. “Every time I reach the top of a climb, I feel a sense of success that’s hard to describe.” Some people take their adventures to even greater heights by trying wingsuit flying. In this extreme sport, participants（参与者）wear a special suit that allows them to fly through the air like a bird. It requires a lot of training and courage, as there are significant risks involved. However, for those who show interest in it, there is no feeling like flying freely. It seems that people are always coming up with new and exciting ways to challenge themselves and experience the excitement of adventure. Whether it’s paragliding, whitewater rafting, or even urban exploration, there’s something out there for everyone. 1．What can we learn from the passage about trail running? A．It’s too annoying. B．It’s not that difficult. C．It’s very challenging. D．It’s rather boring. 2．Why does the author mention the example in paragraph 3? A．To prevent readers from trying rock climbing. B．To stress the physical condition required for rock climbing. C．To explain that only young girls can succeed in rock climbing. D．To show that rock climbing can make people confident and brave. 3．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．Trail running. B．Wingsuit flying. C．Rock climbing. D．Flying following birds. 4．Why do people try these extreme sports? A．To show off their skills and abilities. B．To increase their size of social circle. C．To seek for joy and challenge themselves. D．To become well-known and gain popularity. 14 （24-25高一上·山东青岛·期中）Scientists have discovered that climate change is killing the scent(香味)of flowers and their scent may be lost forever. Climate change is also the reason Kuala Lumpur City Hall is turning to trees, because flowers have been dying fast. It was getting too costly to beautify the city. City Hall would continue to plant trees more suited for breathing in the increasing pollution and dealing with global warming. Dr. Abdul Latif Mohamad, a professor at University Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM), said genetically modified(转基因)flowers might be the way out. Latif said UKM might have offered reasons as to why some insects were not spreading flower seeds, which was caused by the missing “scent track” due to global warming. “The scent producing chemical mixture in flowers dry up faster now compared with before.” The only way out, he said, was to genetically modify the flowers so that the effects would not be everlasting and the future generation would enjoy nature’s beauty. “The act is almost like producing oils from flowers. Scientists add on certain chemicals for stronger scent.” He said scents in flowers last longer in colder climates as plants can hold on to their oils longer. “But locally, we fear the scent might be lost forever,” said Latif. With flowers sending forth less scent, the insects and butterflies are travelling further and longer to get nectar(花蜜). Birds and insects were heading towards hilly areas and deeper into the places where the weather is cooler. Upon research, Latif’s team also discovered that the flowers were no longer pollinated(授粉)after dust blocked the growth of stigmas(柱头). Latif said Malaysians could no longer depend on nature to get better by itself without the help of science, and needed to follow in the footsteps of Europe and the United States, which have poured millions in the research of genetically modified seeds. 1．What happens to the flowers? A．Their prices get higher. B．They are not as sweet as before. C．They replace trees to beautify the city. D．They can’t survive the heavy pollution. 2．What do the underlined words “The act” in paragraph 2 refer to ? A．To spread flower seeds. B．To find scent track. C．To genetically modify the flowers. D．To enjoy nature’s beauty. 3．What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Challenges lie ahead for local flowers. B．Scientists’ research brings hope to flowers. C．Insects change their habits in cold weather. D．The heavy dust is a problem to flowers. 4．What does Latif suggest people do? A．Follow the laws of nature. B．Make the most of science. C．Raise money for research. D．Protect local environment. 15 （24-25高一上·重庆·期中）Winter Festivals in the World Here are amazing winter festivals held in some places around the world. Enjoy the magic of winter celebrations!International Snow Sculpture (雕塑) Championships-America This winter festival has been celebrated for many years. Teams of artists from around the world must compete to carve 25-ton blocks of snow into works of art themselves. There are no power tools allowed! The result is an outdoor art gallery (画廊) in downtown Breckenridge. The 34th yearly Snow Sculpture Championships run from January 22 to January 26, and the art gallery is open from January 26 to January 31.Kiruna Snow Festival-Sweden The Discoverer explains that this snow festival, which began in 1986, is held in Kiruna, deep inside the Arctic Circle. The main part of the festival is a snow sculpting competition that includes artists from around the world. But there are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy during the competition, including sledding(乘雪橇), figure skating and a snow blower contest where they work to see who can clear a path through a 40 cm deep pile of snow. The festival takes place from January 24 to January 28.Ice Magic Festival-Canada The Ice Magic Festival has been taking place in Lake Louise for over 20 years, according to World Atlas. The competition runs from January 29 to February 1 and from February 2 to February 4. The final artworks are displayed for visitors who have an opportunity to take part in other activities including freestyle ice sculpting and ice games. You must have tickets to attend. 1．What is a must for artists attending International Snow Sculpture Championships? A．Showing their arts indoors. B．Having their own art galleries. C．Creating their artworks by hand. D．Using some power tools to make arts. 2．What can visitors do at Kiruna Snow Festival? A．Skate. B．Organize activities. C．Attend art training courses. D．Create ice sculptures with artists. 3．What do the three festivals have in common? A．They last one month. B．They cover competitions. C．They include ice activities. D．They take place in American countries. 16 （24-25高一上·浙江嘉兴·期中）Exercise is important for all. No matter you’re a child, young adult, middle-aged or senior, there are suitable exercises for staying healthy and strong.Exercise for Kids and Teens Exercise is of great importance to teenagers’ growth and health. Heavy lifting isn’t recommended, but body-weight exercises can build strength. Children like active play like running, jumping or sports. Encourage various activities to keep their interest. Ensure they know proper techniques to avoid injuries.Fitness for Young Adults For young adults, an active lifestyle is important for health. Balancing work, social life and exercise is challenging. Find suitable exercises like high-intensity interval training(HIIT). Setting goals help you stay focused. Enough sleep, proper diet and rest days are also needed.Exercise for Middle-Aged Adults Middle-aged people face unique challenges such as career and age-related changes. Strength training is more important for avoiding muscle loss and keeping bones strong. Joint health is a worry for them. Choose activities such as swimming, cycling, or yoga to reduce stress on joints.Fitness for Seniors For seniors, staying active is key to independence and quality of life. Falls are a big worry. Exercises like Tai Chi can improve balance and reduce the risk. Group fitness classes or sports are good for physical health and offer chances to socialize with each other. Pay attention to your body and make necessary changes as needed. 1．Which of the following is NOT recommended for kids and teens? A．Body weight. B．Heavy lifting. C．Running and jumping. D．Playing sports. 2．According to the text, which is TRUE? A．We should limit children’s exercise to avoid injuries. B．Strength training will lead to age-related muscle loss. C．Swimming, cycling and yoga are exercise helpful to our joints. D．Tai Chi is a suitable exercise for all ages to keep their balance. 3．Where is the passage probably taken from? A．A science novel. B．A health magazine. C．An online blog. D．A sport poster. 17 （24-25高一上·广西南宁·期中）Spending a leisurely vacation on the beach is always wonderful. In these places in the United States, you can get this amazing vacation with a small amount of money. Cambria Located in San Luis Obispo County along the scenic California’ s Highway 1 Discovery Route, Cambria is one of the best-kept secrets on the Pacific Coast. The town takes pride in architecture dating back to the late 1800s, as well as Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, a mile-long, ADA-accessible path along the beach. Other area highlights include Hearst Castle, 100 wandering horses at Covell farm and fantastic wineries (酿酒厂) like Stolo Family Vineyards. St. Augustine The oldest city in America, St. Augustine, is home to white-sand beaches, sapphire-blue waters and some of the most amazing historic architecture you’ll ever see. Highlights include walking along St. George Street, with its cafes, old stores and ice cream shops, and visiting Fort Mose Historic State Park, the site of the first settlement for free African Americans in the country. Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach and its surrounding oceanfront area are home to more than 80 golf courses, numerous amusement parks and Ripley’s Aquarium. But most people come here for 60 miles of sandy seashore and a mile-long boardwalk, key features that make this city one of the best cheap beach vacations in America. Myrtle Beach is also rich in arts and culture, and in fact, it hosts a number of music and arts festivals throughout the year, so check the schedule before booking! Lincoln City Lincoln City, Oregon, combines long stretches of sandy beaches with unique attractions such as the Lincoln City Glass Center. Lincoln City also happens to be one of the best spots for surfing (冲浪). If you didn’t bring a surfboard, you can rent one and even take lessons at Safari Town Surf shop; they also rent kayaks, fat-tire bikes and more. 1．What do Cambria and St. Augustine have in common? A．They have old buildings. B．They own historic parks. C．They are known for wineries. D．They are suitable for shopping. 2．What can you do at Myrtle Beach? A．Do winter sports like skiing. B．Appreciate some live music. C．Explore the surrounding ocean. D．Visit world-class art museums. 3．Which place will attract people who are interested in water sports? A．Cambria. B．St. Augustine. C．Myrtle Beach. D．Lincoln City. 18 （24-25高一上·辽宁·阶段练习）American farmers are using an ancient tree from India to produce beans for making protein- rich foods and biofuels (生物燃料) . The tree is called Pongamia (水黄皮) . Farmers in the southern state of Florida have found Pongamia trees grow well there too. They have now replaced citrus (柑橘) trees, which have long faced major struggles with disease. Pongamia trees like hot temperatures and can survive in dry or rainy conditions. They also do not require special chemicals to kill insects and other life that might threaten growth. Climate and disease have little effect on Pongamia trees. They are so strong that they can survive in the terrible situations even without much care. Pongamia trees can produce small brown beans. The beans can be used in the production of several products, including cooking oil and protein- rich foods. The beans can also be used to produce a kind of biofuel, mostly for airplanes. Unlike oranges and other citrus fruits, the beans do not require much effort to pick. Instead, they can be collected with a machine that shakes the trees to make them fall to the ground. A San Francisco- based company has invented a process that removes something from the beans that gives them a bad taste, allowing the beans to be used for food production. Experts said that turning the wild trees into an agricultural success story was not easy. There are no books to read on the subject, and no one else has ever tried it. John Olson is a Florida farmer who replaced his citrus trees with 87 hectares of Pongamia. He had little choice because, for the most part, the citrus trees died of disease, and the citrus industry has died in Florida, too. Olson said his citrus business made money throughout the 1980s and 1990s, although the farm was not large. 1．Which of the following fits Pongamia trees? A．They suffer from disease easily. B．They grow slowly even with much care. C．They require special chemicals to kill insects. D．They can survive in the bad natural environment. 2．What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Pongamia beans? A．Their special taste. B．Their practical value. C．Their production process. D．Their growing environment. 3．Which word best describes the way of collecting Pongamia beans? A．Easy. B．Costly. C．Stupid. D．Troublesome. 4．What made John Olson give up his citrus trees? A．The size of the farm. B．The buying price. C．The plant disease. D．The request from the company. 19 （24-25高一上·广西·期中）Curling (冰壶), originating in Scotland, dates back to the early 16th century. Often referred to as “chess on ice”, it includes two teams of four players taking turns to slide (滑动) round stones on a special ice surface towards a circle that looks like a dartboard (镖靶). Called the “house”, this circle acts as a score board. The goal for each side is to get their stones closest to the center, or “button”. A special part of the game is the use of a broom to sweep the ice in front of the sliding stone. As many viewers of curling might have noticed, in curling, players usually sweep hard while keeping up to speed with the stone thrown, and a person on the other end directing and shouting at the sweepers “HARD!” during the game. With three players taking turns throwing stones and sweeping ice, and one person, called the “skip”, often the team leader, throwing the last two stones, the whole game depends on each other to win the competition. Similar to many other sports, curling takes more interactions to win than personal ability. Curling is often considered a gentleman’s sport because all players of the game should have good etiquette. As with many other sports, curling has rules about how to keep the respect and fun of the game for everyone. It usually starts with both teams sharing a handshake and greetings before the start of the game. Unlike other sports, each player follows the “do not disturb (打扰)” rule when the others are playing. With such a unique approach to playing a competitive sport, curling can teach both players and audiences alike the values of respect and fairness. Curling is fresh in China, but it is quickly gaining popularity. There are professional curling venues and training bases all over the country. On the international stage, the Chinese curling team is also performing increasingly well. This has inspired more passion among Chinese people for the sport. 1．What is the function of the “house” in the curling game? A．To make the stones slide much faster. B．To show the results of each of game. C．To offer a place for the players to rest. D．To get the stones closest to the “button”. 2．What is the key to winning a curling game for a team according to paragraph 2? A．Team members’ working together. B．The ability of an excellent player. C．The sweepers’ speed to slide stones. D．The team leader’s last two stones. 3．What does the underlined word “etiquette” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Luck. B．Health. C．Manners. D．Skills. 4．Which word can best describe curling’s development in China? A．Uncertain. B．Challenging. C．Worrying. D．Hopeful. 20 （24-25高一上·四川绵阳·期中）A new scientific study suggests that global warming is changing the rotation (旋转) of the Earth and is also increasing the length of day at an “unprecedented” rate. The pace of change is higher than at any point in the 20th century, they found. Here’s what’s happening: As the planet heats up, ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting, and this water from the polar regions is flowing into the world’s oceans at the equator (赤道), which is changing the Earth’s shape and slowing its speed of rotation. Thus, as the Earth is turning more slowly, the days are getting longer, although only minimally, on the order of a few milliseconds a day. But it’s potentially enough to affect GPS, communications and even space travel. This isn’t the first study to make such a claim: A 2021 study found that masses of melting ice around the world -a result of rising temperatures from the burning of fossil fuels-caused the location of the North and South Poles to move eastward since the mid-1990s. Climate scientist Vincent Humphrey of the University of Zurich, who was not involved in the 2021 study nor the new research, previously explained how more water at the equator affects how fast the Earth spins (旋转). He compared it to a “skater spinning on the ice”. “If they hold their arms out, their spinning is slower, but if they bring them into their body, then they speed up.” The same thing happens to the Earth. Another cause of the Earth’s rotational slowdown is tidal friction, which is caused by the moon, according to a statement from ETH Zurich. However, the new research comes to a surprising conclusion: “If humans continue to produce more greenhouse gases and the Earth warms up accordingly, this would finally have a greater influence on the Earth’s rotational speed than the effect of the moon, which has determined the increase in the length of the day for billions of years.” 1．What does the author imply in Paragraph 2? A．Every coin has two sides. B．Facts speak louder than words. C．A little leak will sink a great ship. D．Fear is often greater than the danger. 2．Why is Vincent Humphrey mentioned? A．To prove his previous prediction. B．To tell people how fast the Earth spins. C．To make the findings more understandable. D．To show Earth’s rotation is similar to skating. 3．What are people expected to do according to the last paragraph? A．Take measures to reduce greenhouse gases. B．Adapt themselves to the longer days in the future. C．Try to decrease the effect of the moon on the Earth. D．Find out more causes of the Earth’s rotational slowdown. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Ice Sheets Change the Earth’s Shape B．Global Warming Makes Days Longer C．Melting Ice Affects the Location of Poles D．The Moon Speeds up the Earth’s Rotation 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 高一上学期期末考点大串讲 精选阅读理解20篇 1 （24-25高一上·广东清远·期中）Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to play some basketball in between hitting the books. Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development. According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels (血管) , including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Dr Cameron claims this allows people who exercise to concentrate better. She says, “While we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can really cause physical changes in the brain.” The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. With babies, even a little movement can show big results. Older people can beef up their brain as well. Scientists from 11 universities studied a group of seniors aged from 70 to 79. Their study showed a short-term memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week. The exercise does not have to be very difficult, but it does have to increase the heart rate. Also, just like the motion for babies, exercise for seniors should involve some complexity (复杂). Learning some new skills or motions, such as with yoga or Tai Ji, helps open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time. For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main goal is to increase the brain’s flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as three hours of exercise a week. 1．What do we know from paragraph 1? A．The brain needs special mental exercise. B．The more exercise, the bigger the brain. C．Exercise helps the brain develop better. D．Exercise makes us stronger and happier. 2．What does the underlined “beef up” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Organize. B．Improve. C．Relax. D．Rescue. 3．How can 3 hours of proper exercise a week help? A．Lengthen the age from 70 to 79. B．Increase the heart rate of babies. C．Benefit seniors’ short-term memory. D．Open up memory paths for students. 4．What is the purpose of the text? A．To offer advice on how to do exercise. B．To introduce ways to change the brain. C．To give tips on how to raise test scores. D．To encourage exercise for brain benefit. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是通过适当的运动能够促进大脑功能的发育。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development.(医生们开始发现越来越多的信息表明运动和大脑发育之间存在联系。)”可知，医生发现运动与大脑发育之间存在着联系，结合下文的“Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development. According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels (血管) , including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Dr Cameron claims this allows people who exercise to concentrate better.(俄勒冈健康与科学大学的科学家Judy Cameron研究大脑发育。根据她的研究，运动似乎可以使血管，包括大脑中的血管，更强壮，更充分地发育。)”可知，运动可以使包括大脑中的血管在内的血管能更充分地发育，由此可知，从第一段中我们可以了解到的是运动有助于大脑更好地发育。故选C项。 2．词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active.(运动对大脑发育的影响甚至可以在婴儿身上看到。那些需要大量运动和体力活动的婴儿比那些体力活动较少的婴儿表现出更大的大脑发育。)”可知，运动对大脑发育的影响甚至可以在婴儿身上看到，根据划线短语前的“Older people can”与其后的“their brain as well.”可知，此处讲述的应是运动老人的大脑也有影响，结合下文中的“Scientists from 11 universities studied a group of seniors aged from 70 to 79. Their study showed a short-term memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week.(来自11所大学的科学家对一组年龄在70岁至79岁之间的老年人进行了研究。他们的研究表明，每周只运动三小时，短期记忆力就会提高40%。)”可知，研究发现，每周只运动三小时，年龄在70岁至79岁之间的老年人的短期记忆力就会提高40%，由此可知，运动有助于增强老人的大脑，所以划线短语的意思与“增强”意义相近。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Scientists from 11 universities studied a group of seniors aged from 70 to 79. Their study showed a short-term memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week.(来自11所大学的科学家对一组年龄在70岁至79岁之间的老年人进行了研究。他们的研究表明，每周只运动三小时，短期记忆力就会提高40%。)”可知，对年龄在70岁至79岁之间的老年人的研究表明，每周只运动三个小时，短期记忆就会提高40%，由此可知，运动有利于老年人的短期记忆。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据尾段中的“For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main goal is to increase the brain’s flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as three hours of exercise a week.(对大多数人来说，任何增加心率的体育活动都是有益的。主要目标是增加大脑的血液流动。你的大脑可以从每周3小时的运动中受益。)”可知，任何增加心率的体育活动都是有益的，大脑可以从每周3小时的运动中受益，由此可知，本文主要介绍的是通过适当的体育活动能够促进大脑功能的发育，所以本文的目的是鼓励人们为了大脑健康而进行运动。故选D项。 2 （24-25高一上·重庆·期中）When Simon Cane was in the second grade, he began learning about all the ways humans have an impact (影响) on the environment and really used those classroom lessons every day in a way that made him different from his schoolmates at school, P. S.81, in the Bronx. “He told me we drove too much and made too much pollution,” his dad, Jonathan Cane, told Runner’s World. So Simon persuaded his parents to start hanging their clothes to dry, taking the stairs instead of elevators, and other “green” measures. “For much of kindergarten and first grade I rode my bike to Simon’s school with him on the back,” Jonathan said. “We had a lot of fun being outdoors. We’d stop to give our dog treats and generally enjoyed it.” As Simon got bigger, though, it wasn’t practical for him to ride on his father’s back, but it also didn’t make sense to ride together - both because of safety concerns and because there was no place to put away Simon’s bike. So, most of the time they drove the 1.5 miles to school. But in 2019, when Simon was going into third grade, the 8-year-old came up with a new way to help the planet: running the 1.5 miles to P. S.81. And Jonathan· promised his son he’d join him for as long as he wanted. “We did a test run one day in August, and decided to give it a go. To be honest, I thought he’d hold back when it got really cold or rainy, but he never did,” Jonathan said. He recalled one day when the weather was particularly bad. “It’s really raining out there today,” he told Simon. “And Simon said, ‘Well then we’re going to get wet!’ He took pride in braving it, and it became a really fun family routine.” Since the start, Simon has run with his dad and their black dog, Lola, and has even inspired his mom, Nicole Sin Quee, to join in. They soon became known as “the family that run to school”. 1．What makes Simon different from his classmates? A．Washing his clothes by himself. B．Taking many classes after school. C．Raising strange questions in class. D．Taking green measures to protect the environment. 2．How did Simon usually go to school in second grade? A．By cycling. B．By car. C．By running. D．By school bus. 3．What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A．Simon was braver than expected. B．Simon had trouble with his eyesight. C．Simon was really inflexible. D．Simon didn’t get support from his father. 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．The Best Way to Go to School. B．Boy Keeps Running to Inspire Father. C．Father and Son Run for the Environment. D．Three Inspiring Running Athletes to Protect the Environment. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述一位八岁的男孩 Simon Cane为环保做出的实际行动——和爸爸一起跑步上学。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“When Simon Cane was in the second grade, he began learning about all the ways humans have an impact on the environment and really used those classroom lessons every day in a way that made him different from his schoolmates at school, P. S.81, in the Bronx. (当西蒙·凯恩上二年级时，他开始学习人类对环境产生影响的所有方式，并且真的利用每天课堂所学课程，在某种程度上这使他与布朗克斯的公立第81小学的同学们区别开来。)”和“So Simon persuaded his parents to start hanging their clothes to dry, taking the stairs instead of elevators, and other “green” measures. (因此，西蒙说服他的父母开始把衣服晾起来，走楼梯而不是电梯，以及其他“绿色”措施。)”可知Simon和他的同学的不同之处在于采取环保措施保护环境，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“As Simon got bigger, though, it wasn’t practical for him to ride on his father’s back, but it also didn’t make sense to ride together - both because of safety concerns and because there was no place to put away Simon’s bike. So, most of the time they drove the 1.5 miles to school. (然而，随着西蒙长大，让他骑在他父亲的背上已经不现实了，而且让他一起骑车也没有意义了——既因为安全问题，也因为没有地方可以放西蒙的自行车。所以，大多数时候他们开车1.5英里去学校。)”和第三段“But in 2019, when Simon was going into third grade, the 8-year-old came up with a new way to help the planet: running the 1.5 miles to P. S.81. (但在2019年，当西蒙上三年级时，这个8岁的孩子想出了一个帮助地球的新方法：跑1.5英里到公立第81小学。)”可推知西蒙二年级时通常父母开车送去上学，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段““We did a test run one day in August, and decided to give it a go. To be honest, I thought he’d hold back when it got really cold or rainy, but he never did,” Jonathan said. (“我们在8月份的某一天进行了试跑，并决定尝试一下。说实话，我以为天气很冷或下雨时他会退缩，但他从来没有，”乔纳森说。)”可推断西蒙比预期的要勇敢。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其第一段“When Simon Cane was in the second grade, he began learning about all the ways humans have an impact on the environment and really used those classroom lessons every day in a way that made him different from his schoolmates at school, P. S.81, in the Bronx. (当西蒙·凯恩上二年级时，他开始学习人类对环境产生影响的所有方式，并且真的利用每天课堂所学课程，在某种程度上这使他与布朗克斯的公立第81小学的同学们区别开来。)”和最后一段“Since the start, Simon has run with his dad and their black dog, Lola, and has even inspired his mom, Nicole Sin Quee, to join in. They soon became known as “the family that run to school”. (从一开始，西蒙就和他的爸爸和他们的黑狗洛拉一起跑步，甚至他的妈妈妮可·辛·奎也加入了进来。他们很快就被称为“跑去上学的家庭”。)”可知文章讲述一位八岁的男孩 Simon Cane为环保做出的实际行动——和爸爸一起跑步上学。 所以C选项“父亲和儿子为环境奔跑”符合文章主旨，适合做标题，故选C。 3 （24-25高一上·陕西渭南·阶段练习）If you are planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of all, always check and double-check departure (出发) time. It is surprising how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane would leave at 10:50. Surprisingly, the person at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting. The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have some local money in cash (现金). Once I arrived at a place at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi but because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. “Listen! I only take real money!” the driver said angrily. You can imagine how terrible I felt at that moment. The third and the last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travelled in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day. 1．When did the author arrive at the airport probably? A．At 9:55. B．At 10:00. C．At 10:05. D．At 10:50. 2．When the author found he had no dollars to pay the taxi driver, he ________. A．asked the driver to give him a free ride B．offered to pay in pounds C．gave the driver some fake (假的) money D．tried to pay by credit card 3．Generally, in May the weather in London is ________. A．warm and dry B．cold and dry C．hot and wet D．cool and rainy 4．What is the text mainly about? A．How to make life easier. B．How to be well prepared for a trip. C．How to enjoy ourselves on a trip. D．How to schedule our trip. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了可以使旅行前后的生活更轻松的建议，主要是几项在旅行前就要做好的准备工作。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten.(有一次，我在十点过几分钟到达机场)”可推测，作者是在十点零几分到达机场。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi but because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead.(去旅馆的唯一方法是乘出租车，但因为我没有美元，所以我提出用英镑代替)”可知，作者没有美元现金，主动提出用英镑给出租车司机结账。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travelled in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like… (我为我的一些同事感到遗憾，他们在5月份，伦敦或曼彻斯特还相当凉爽的时候，穿着厚重的西装和雨衣，前往…)”伦敦人在5月还穿着厚衣服，带着雨衣可推测，一般情况下，伦敦在5月份时天气应该是凉爽，时有阴雨。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第一段“If you are planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.(如果你计划旅行，有一些简单的规则可以让你在旅行前后的生活更轻松)”及下面具体建议可知，本文主要介绍了如何在计划旅行时，做好充分的准备工作，以使旅途生活更为惬意舒适，不会频频出差错。故选B项。 4 （24-25高一上·江苏连云港·期中）Several months ago, I worked as a volunteer in an amateur (业余的) tennis tournament (锦标赛) called Tennis 123. One afternoon, I watched a match between a 5-year-old girl and a9-year-old boy. Wang Jun, the founder of Tennis 123, told me that the 5-year-old was the youngest player in the tournament. Tennis 123 has no age requirement and players compete according to their level from 2.0 to 5.0. But surprisingly, the younger players often beat the older ones. In the end, the 5-year-old lost the match 0-4. She threw her racket (球拍) meters away and cried terribly for a long time. During the match, she often looked to her mother for help. I checked the girl’s previous results: she had lost 24 matches straight. That afternoon only brought two more losses, including the one with the boy I saw. When a player’s win ratio (比率) drops below a certain number, they will be placed at a lower level. In the girl’s case, she was already at 2.0, the lowest level, so she had nowhere else to be placed. I discussed with Wang the possibility of improving the tournament rules to better protect these very young kids. Wang told me that the tournament has matches for beginners, young children, and those who have never won a game before. However, the girl’s parents, both retired athletes themselves, believed that she should stay at the 2.0 level as the girl’s physical condition was quite good. Still, I disagreed. I worried that continuing to play like this would hurt the girl’s confidence in the court and in her future life. I remember when I played at the 3.0 level two years ago and lost so many times that I went back to 2.5 — it was very frustrating (令人沮丧的). So I don’t think it’s a good idea to put so much pressure on children at such a young age. Losing can be lonely, whether in tennis or in life. But losing is part of the path toward winning one day. By giving them better support, we can make sure young people grow up with confidence. 1．Why does the author mention the 5-year-old losing the match? A．To explain the young players should be placed at a higher level. B．To show the tournament rules should be improved for better support. C．To show the players often lose the game because of their less experience. D．To prove the surprising fact that the older players often beat the young ones. 2．What is the author’s attitude toward the girl’s losing in the tournament? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．Concerned. D．Unclear. 3．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Losing will damage one’s confidence in winning. B．Losing will bring about one’s low confidence in life. C．Winning is always walking with losing side by side. D．Winning can often go through the process of losing. 4．What’s the passage mainly about? A．Tennis match’s popularity among children. B．Tennis match’s influence on children’s mental health. C．Tennis match’s role in developing children’s physical health. D．Tennis match’s future for developing children’s sports spirits. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过观看一个5岁小女孩打网球比赛，对她的失败感到遗憾，从而对如何提高孩子们在比赛中的信心提出了自己的想法。 1．推理判断题。根据第四段“When a player’s win ratio (比率) drops below a certain number, they will be placed at a lower level. In the girl’s case, she was already at 2.0, the lowest level, so she had nowhere else to be placed. I discussed with Wang the possibility of improving the tournament rules to better protect these very young kids.(当玩家的胜率低于一定数值时，他们将被放置在较低的级别。在这个女孩的例子中，她已经是最低的2.0级，所以她没有别的地方可以安置。我和王讨论了改进比赛规则的可能性，以更好地保护这些非常小的孩子)”可推知，作者提到5岁的孩子输掉了比赛是为了表示比赛规则应该改进以获得更好的支持。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第六段中“I worried that continuing to play like this would hurt the girl’s confidence in the court and in her future life.(我担心继续这样打下去会损害这个女孩在球场上和未来生活中的信心)”可推知，作者对女孩在比赛中的失利感到担忧。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Losing can be lonely, whether in tennis or in life. But losing is part of the path toward winning one day. By giving them better support, we can make sure young people grow up with confidence.(输球会让人感到孤独，无论是在网球场上还是在生活中。但失败是通往胜利之路的一部分。通过给予他们更好的支持，我们可以确保年轻人自信地成长)”可推知，成功往往要经历失败的过程。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第六段中“Still, I disagreed. I worried that continuing to play like this would hurt the girl’s confidence in the court and in her future life.(不过，我还是不同意。我担心继续这样打下去会损害这个女孩在球场上和未来生活中的信心)”以及最后一段“Losing can be lonely, whether in tennis or in life. But losing is part of the path toward winning one day. By giving them better support, we can make sure young people grow up with confidence.( 输球会让人感到孤独，无论是在网球场上还是在生活中。但失败是通往胜利之路的一部分。通过给予他们更好的支持，我们可以确保年轻人自信地成长)”可知，这篇文章主要讨论网球比赛对儿童心理健康的影响，特别是如何通过适当的支持和规则改进，帮助孩子们在面对失败时保持自信和积极的心态。由此可知，文章的主旨是网球比赛对儿童心理健康的影响。故选B项。 5 （24-25高一上·陕西榆林·阶段练习）The Chinese dragon, also known as the “loong”, standing for strength, fearlessness and kindness, is a cultural symbol for good business, rich harvests and good health. Unlike the European dragons, the Chinese dragons don’t give out fire. Instead, they are often connected with water. The Year of the Dragon brought extra joy to the worldwide Spring Festival celebrations from Zurich to Addis Ababa, firing interest in Chinese customs and history. In Zurich, Switzerland, Michael Hitz, a local people, tasted 40 types of Chinese dishes at a festival organized by Chinese Traditional Culture Association of Zurich for the Year of Dragon, offering a rich food cultural experience to the community. Similarly, in Harare, Zimbabwe, the China- Zimbabwe Friendship High School hosted lively local dances and drum performances to welcome the Year of the Dragon. At the same time, the students enjoyed Chinese martial arts inspired by a performance from the Henan Provincial Shaolin Wushu Training Center. Brenda Moyo, a local student, found the martial arts challenging yet wonderful. An acrobatics (杂技) performance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, enjoyed by Temesgen Yitayew, a student learning Chinese, showed how the friendship between China and Ethiopia was growing stronger. Yitayew thought more events like this should be held to support cultural exchange, carrying the flags of both nations as a symbol of unity. 1．How many foreign countries celebrating the Year of the Dragon are mentioned? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．What did Hitz do at the festival for the Year of the Dragon in Zurich? A．He practised Chinese martial arts. B．He organized a Chinese art show. C．He enjoyed fine Chinese dishes. D．He gave a speech about Chinese culture. 3．What did Yitayew expect? A．Free trips to China. B．More Chinese cultural events. C．A longer vacation in Europe. D．Less pressure from study. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Year of the Dragon Celebrated Worldwide B．The Magic Water- breathing Dragons of China C．A New Way of Celebrating the Chinese Spring Festival D．The Different Cultures Between China and Other Countries 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本交是一篇新闻报道。交章主要介绍了世界上不同国家庆祝中国龙年的活动。 1．细节理解题。由文章第二段“In Zurich, Switzerland, Michael Hitz, a local people, tasted 40 types of Chinese dishes at a festival organized by Chinese Traditional Culture Association of Zurich for the Year of Dragon, offering a rich food cultural experience to the community. (在瑞士苏黎世，当地居民Michael Hitz在苏黎世中国传统文化协会举办的龙年节日上品尝了40种中国菜，为社区提供了丰富的饮食文化体验。)”、第三段“Similarly, in Harare, Zimbabwe, the China- Zimbabwe Friendship High School hosted lively local dances and drum performances to welcome the Year of the Dragon. (同样，在津巴布韦哈拉雷，中津友谊高中举行了热烈的当地舞蹈和击鼓表演，迎接龙年的到来。)”、第四段“An acrobatics (杂技) performance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, enjoyed by Temesgen Yitayew, a student learning Chinese, showed how the friendship between China and Ethiopia was growing stronger. (在埃塞俄比亚首都亚的斯亚贝巴，一名学习中文的学生Temesgen Yitayew欣赏了一场杂技表演，展示了中国和埃塞俄比亚之间的友谊是如何日益牢固的。)”可知，文中提到了瑞士苏黎世、津巴布韦哈拉雷和埃塞俄比亚的亚的斯亚贝巴这三个国家的城市庆祝龙年的活动。因此，提到的外国国家数量是三个。故选B。 2．细节理解题。由文章第二段“In Zurich, Switzerland, Michael Hitz, a local people, tasted 40 types of Chinese dishes at a festival organized by Chinese Traditional Culture Association of Zurich for the Year of Dragon, offering a rich food cultural experience to the community. (在瑞士苏黎世，当地居民Michael Hitz在苏黎世中国传统文化协会举办的龙年节日上品尝了40种中国菜，为社区提供了丰富的饮食文化体验。)”可知，Michael Hitz在苏黎世的龙年节庆活动中品尝了精美的中国菜。故选C。 3．细节理解题。由文章最后一段中“Yitayew thought more events like this should be held to support cultural exchange, carrying the flags of both nations as a symbol of unity. (Yitayew认为应该举办更多这样的活动来支持文化交流，举着两国国旗作为团结的象征。)”可知，Temesgen Yitayew希望举办更多的中国文化活动以促进文化交流。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中的“The Year of the Dragon brought extra joy to the worldwide Spring Festival celebrations from Zurich to Addis Ababa, firing interest in Chinese customs and history. (从苏黎世到亚的斯亚贝巴，龙年给全世界的春节庆祝活动带来了额外的欢乐，激发了人们对中国习俗和历史的兴趣。)”可知，文章主要介绍了龙年在全球范围内庆祝的情况，包括不同国家的城市如何通过各种活动庆祝龙年，展示了中国文化的魅力。因此，最佳标题是“The Year of the Dragon Celebrated Worldwide (世界各地庆祝龙年)”。故选A。 6 （24-25高一上·甘肃兰州·阶段练习）Millions of people around the world, including nearly 60% of Americans, Australians and Europeans, participate in sports. Lack of physical activity is estimated to cause more than 5 million early deaths a year. To reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes (糖尿病), cancer and a number of other diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends adults and older people engage in physical activity for at least 150 minutes a week. Adults participating in a high overall level of sports and exercise are at 34% lower risk of death than those who never or rarely engage in such activities. But does it make a difference which physical activities we do? To strengthen the evidence on health benefits of six common sport disciplines—aerobics (有氧运动), cycling, football, racquet (球拍) sports, running and swimming --we recently analyzed data from 80,306 British adults. The study found 27%, 15%, 47% and 28% reduced risk of death for participants in aerobics, cycling, racquet sports and swimming. Although we observed reductions in the risk of death associated with football and running (18% and 13%) in our study sample, the data did not allow us to draw conclusions about these effects across the whole population. These associations should not be misunderstood as “no association” or “evidence of no effect”. We simply do not know whether the observed effects in the sample occurred by chance alone or reflect the true effects in the population. It may take decades until we reach definite conclusions about health outcomes of all types of sports. Should you in the meantime sit in front of the TV and wait for researchers to announce the final results? No! Follow your preferences and select an affordable and easily accessible sporting activity you enjoy doing, while trying to reduce the risk of injury. 1．How long should an adult exercise every day according to WHO? A．At least 21 minutes. B．At least 25 minutes. C．At least 30 minutes. D．At least 35 minutes. 2．What did the study find according to Paragraphs 3 and 4? A．Football and running had no effect. B．Running is the best form of exercise. C．Racquet sports are the most effective in reducing the risk of death. D．Aerobics is more popular than running. 3．What does the author advise us to do in the end? A．Participate in racquet sports. B．Choose whatever sport you like. C．Participate in running and swimming. D．Choose whatever sport that’s beneficial. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．The Benefits of Playing Sports B．Different People, Different Sports C．Which Sports Are Best for Health? D．Why Do People Engage in Sports? 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了不同体育活动对健康的影响及世界卫生组织的运动建议。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Lack of physical activity is estimated to cause more than 5 million early deaths a year. To reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and a number of other diseases, the World Health Organization recommends adults and older people engage in physical activity for at least 150 minutes a week. (缺乏身体活动估计每年导致超过 500 万例过早死亡。为降低心脏病、2 型糖尿病、癌症和许多其他疾病的风险，世界卫生组织建议成年人和老年人每周至少进行 150 分钟的身体活动)”可知，世界卫生组织建议成年人和老年人每周至少进行 150 分钟的身体活动，计算得出每天至少需要运动150分钟 / 7天 ≈21分钟。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“The study found 27%, 15%, 47% and 28% reduced risk of death for participants in aerobics, cycling, racquet sports and swimming. (研究发现，参与有氧运动、骑自行车、球拍类运动和游泳的人死亡风险分别降低了 27%、15%、47% 和 28%)”可知，球拍运动在降低死亡风险方面最为有效。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Follow your preferences and select an affordable and easily accessible sporting activity you enjoy doing, while trying to reduce the risk of injury. (遵循你的喜好，选择一项你喜欢的、负担得起且容易参与的体育活动，同时努力降低受伤风险)”可知，作者建议选择你喜欢的运动并且降低受伤风险。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文以及文中第二段“Adults participating in a high overall level of sports and exercise are at 34% lower risk of death than those who never or rarely engage in such activities. (参与高水平体育运动和锻炼的成年人比那些从不或很少参与此类活动的人死亡风险低 34%)”第四段“To strengthen the evidence on health benefits of six common sport disciplines—aerobics, cycling, football, racquet sports, running and swimming --we recently analyzed data from 80,306 British adults. The study found 27%, 15%, 47% and 28% reduced risk of death for participants in aerobics, cycling, racquet sports and swimming. (为了强化六种常见体育项目 —— 有氧运动、骑自行车、足球、球拍类运动、跑步和游泳 —— 对健康益处的证据，我们最近分析了 80306 名英国成年人的数据。研究发现，参与有氧运动、骑自行车、球拍类运动和游泳的人死亡风险分别降低了 27%、15%、47% 和 28%)”可知，文章主要探讨了哪些运动对健康有益和具体的数据分析。故选C。 7 （24-25高一上·湖北襄阳·期中）The U.S. Open is in full swing — Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka, and Novak Djokovic are among the tennis stars on the stadiums. Tennis has steadily grown in popularity in the last few years. Playing tennis may help you live longer compared to other sports. The Copenhagen City Heart Study, which followed over 8,500 people for 25 years, found tennis players have a better chance of living longer than those who engaged in badminton, soccer, cycling, swimming and jogging. The study projects that people who love playing tennis will live an average of 9.7 years longer than they would have otherwise. Similarly, in a 2020 study published in the International Journal of Exercise Science, tennis players who play at least twice a week were less likely to get fat, felt more energetic and had better overall health. The benefits are largely due to its influence on heart health. Playing tennis three hours a week can cut down your risk of heart disease by over 50%, according to the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Additionally, a British study found racket sports, as compared to football, cycling, and running, were uniquely associated with a lower risk for death rate. While playing tennis, you have to hold your racket(球拍) firmly, always pay attention to the opponent’s ball and then swing your racket with all your strength, which greatly keeps your brain active and improves your balance. Especially when you age, such exercise will stop muscle loss and support bone health, lowering the risk of injuries and falls. Beyond physical fitness, tennis offers significant social benefits. Compared to going to the gym by yourself, running outside, or swimming (which are still all good forms of exercise!), tennis requires you to communicate with others. For older adults who are easier to suffer loneliness, tennis can bring different groups of people together through exercising in community. Maintaining strong social networks also helps prevent mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, helping people feel happier into older age. If this is music to your ears, you’re in luck, because tennis is popular among all ages and skill levels. So, it may just be the time to dust off your racket. 1．Why are the famous tennis players mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To introduce the topic. B．To set a good example for us. C．To show the talent of tennis players. D．To stress the importance of playing tennis. 2．What did Copenhagen City Heart Study find? A．Tennis players who play at least twice a week are less likely to get fat. B．People who play tennis may live longer than those who take part in other sports. C．More people like to engage in badminton, soccer, cycling, swimming and jogging. D．People who love playing tennis will live an average of 9.7 years shorter than others. 3．Which of the following is NOT a benefit of playing tennis? A．Sharpen your brain. B．Make more friends. C．Reduce the risk of heart disease. D．Increase muscle loss. 4．What does the underline part “music to your ears” mean in the last paragraph? A．A song that you like. B．A sound that is similar to music. C．A noise that you find annoying. D．Something you are pleased to hear about. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了打网球相较于其他运动更有益于延长寿命，其好处主要体现在对心脏健康的积极影响、提升脑力与平衡力、防止肌肉流失与支撑骨骼健康以及提供重要的社交益处等方面，且网球适合各年龄层和技能水平的人群。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“The U.S. Open is in full swing — Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka, and Novak Djokovic are among the tennis stars on the stadiums. Tennis has steadily grown in popularity in the last few years. Playing tennis may help you live longer compared to other sports.( 美国网球公开赛正如火如荼地进行着，卡洛斯·阿尔卡拉兹、大阪直美和诺瓦克·德约科维奇都是赛场上的网球明星。近几年来，网球的受欢迎程度稳步上升。与其他运动相比，打网球能让你活得更久)”可知，第一段中提到著名的网球运动员是为了引出文章的主题，即网球运动的好处，尤其是可能帮助人们活得更长。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The Copenhagen City Heart Study, which followed over 8,500 people for 25 years, found tennis players have a better chance of living longer than those who engaged in badminton, soccer, cycling, swimming and jogging. (哥本哈根城市心脏研究对8500多人进行了25年的跟踪调查，发现网球运动员比羽毛球、足球、骑自行车、游泳和慢跑的人更有可能长寿)”可知，哥本哈根市心脏研究（Copenhagen City Heart Study）发现，与从事羽毛球、足球、骑自行车、游泳和慢跑的人相比，网球运动员更有可能长寿，即打网球的人可能比从事其他运动的人活得更长。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“The benefits are largely due to its influence on heart health. (这些好处主要是由于它对心脏健康的影响。)”以及第四段中“While playing tennis, you have to hold your racket(球拍) firmly, always pay attention to the opponent’s ball and then swing your racket with all your strength, which greatly keeps your brain active and improves your balance. (在打网球时，你必须牢牢地握着球拍，时刻注意对手的球，然后用尽全力挥动你的球拍，这大大保持了你的大脑活跃，提高了你的平衡能力)”以及第五段中“Beyond physical fitness, tennis offers significant social benefits. (除了身体健康，网球还提供了显著的社交效益)”可知，打网球可以锻炼脑力、交友以及降低患心脏病的风险，这些都是打网球的好处。而D选项“Increase muscle loss.(增加肌肉流失)”并不是打网球的好处，第四段中“Especially when you age, such exercise will stop muscle loss and support bone health, lowering the risk of injuries and falls.( 尤其是当你上了年纪，这样的运动可以阻止肌肉流失，支持骨骼健康，降低受伤和跌倒的风险)”强调打网球是阻止肌肉流失，因此D选项是不正确的。故选D。 4．词义猜测题。根据第三段“The benefits are largely due to its influence on heart health. (这些好处主要是由于它对心脏健康的影响)”以及第四段中“While playing tennis, you have to hold your racket(球拍) firmly, always pay attention to the opponent’s ball and then swing your racket with all your strength, which greatly keeps your brain active and improves your balance. (在打网球时，你必须牢牢地握着球拍，时刻注意对手的球，然后用尽全力挥动你的球拍，这大大保持了你的大脑活跃，提高了你的平衡能力)”以及第五段中“Beyond physical fitness, tennis offers significant social benefits. (除了身体健康，网球还提供了显著的社交效益)”可知，前面提到的网球运动的好处。故划线词“music to your ears”指的是“令你高兴的事；好消息”与D选项“Something you are pleased to hear about.(你很高兴听到的事)”表达意思相近。故选D。 8 （24-25高一上·湖北襄阳·期中）“Gluten free (无麸质), lactose free, vegan...” These ideas on diet might sound unfamiliar to many in China. That’s why Wang Jiaqi, a 16-year-old girl from Beijing, opened a special ice cream store called EIS Engelchen in Beijing’s Sanlitun, to spread a healthier way to enjoy ice cream. “My friends and I love ice cream, but we’ve never encountered an ice cream that really ‘wows’ us,” Wang said. Then one day she heard her mom say that she had the best ice cream of her life at a café in a little town in Germany. “I immediately wanted to go there and try it for myself,” she added. Lucky for her, during her summer holiday, Wang was able to go to the town and work as a waitress in the café selling ice cream. “I not only got to taste it myself, but also learned about the healthy idea. In China, where many people are lactose intolerant (乳糖不耐受) or vegan, finding suitable ice cream is challenging due to the common use of milk and eggs.” So, Wang decided to bring this ice cream back to China to be enjoyed by even more people. At the time, the brand was only sold to cafés and hotels in Germany. But after discussions with the brand’s management, Wang not only gained the right to sell the ice cream but also opened the first physical EIS Engelchen store–all the way away in China. Wang believes that starting a business begins with something small and is a step-by-step process. “When I was in primary school, I sold products like cookies made by myself among students,” Wang said. “I think business is about noticing problems around you and working out ways to solve them.” 1．Where did Wang Jiaqi hear of the German ice cream for the first time? A．From her mother. B．In the café. C．From her friend. D．From the internet. 2．Why did Wang Jiaqi open the ice cream store in Beijing? A．She wanted to provide a place for friends to hang out. B．She was trying to promote traditional Chinese ice cream flavors. C．She wanted to solve the problem of lactose intolerance in China. D．She wanted to promote a healthier way to enjoy ice cream in China. 3．Which of the following word can best describe Wang Jiaqi? A．Business-minded. B．Kind-hearted. C．Hard-working. D．Strong-willed. 4．What’s the main idea of the text? A．A teenager called on people to eat healthy food. B．A Chinese girl started her own ice cream business. C．Bringing German food to China faced great challenges. D．Traditional ice cream was increasingly popular among students. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了16岁的北京女孩王佳琪因对健康饮食的兴趣，将德国的一款特别冰淇淋引进中国，开设了EIS Engelchen冰淇淋店，旨在提供更健康的冰淇淋选择。 1．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Then one day she heard her mom say that she had the best ice cream of her life at a café in a little town in Germany. (后来有一天，她听到妈妈说，她在德国一个小镇的咖啡馆里吃到了她一生中最好吃的冰淇淋。)”可知，她是从她妈妈那里第一次听说德国冰淇淋的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。由文章第三段中““I not only got to taste it myself, but also learned about the healthy idea. In China, where many people are lactose intolerant (乳糖不耐受) or vegan, finding suitable ice cream is challenging due to the common use of milk and eggs.” So, Wang decided to bring this ice cream back to China to be enjoyed by even more people. (“我不仅自己品尝了它，还学到了健康的理念。在中国，很多人都是乳糖不耐症或素食主义者，由于牛奶和鸡蛋的普遍使用，找到合适的冰淇淋是一项挑战。”因此，王决定把这种冰淇淋带回中国，让更多的人享用。)”可知，她想在中国推广一种更健康的享用冰淇淋的方式，因此在北京开冰淇淋店。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Wang believes that starting a business begins with something small and is a step-by-step process. “When I was in primary school, I sold products like cookies made by myself among students,” Wang said. “I think business is about noticing problems around you and working out ways to solve them.” (王认为，创业从小事做起，是一个循序渐进的过程。王说：“当我在小学的时候，我向学生们出售自己做的饼干等产品。”“我认为，做生意就是要注意你周围的问题，并找出解决问题的方法。”)”可知，她从小就有商业头脑。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段““Gluten free (无麸质), lactose free, vegan...” These ideas on diet might sound unfamiliar to many in China. That’s why Wang Jiaqi, a 16-year-old girl from Beijing, opened a special ice cream store called EIS Engelchen in Beijing’s Sanlitun, to spread a healthier way to enjoy ice cream. (“无麸质，无乳糖，素食……”对于许多中国人来说，这些关于饮食的想法可能听起来很陌生。这就是为什么来自北京的16岁女孩王佳琪在北京三里屯开了一家名为EIS Engelchen的特殊冰淇淋店，传播一种更健康的吃冰淇淋方式。)”可知，本文主要讲述了一个中国女孩开始了自己的冰淇淋生意。故选B。 9 （24-25高一上·云南红河·阶段练习）William Lindesay, a famous Great Wall expert and conservationist, and his wife Wu Qi have traveled the globe by the back paths, providing their sons with a unique growing environment. Sun hats, backpacks and sneakers (运动鞋) — these are the day-to-day must-haves for the family. Most of their trips seem far from relaxing — cultural study in the hot and dry desert, a 53-kilometer hiking tour of New Zealand, a one-day climb to three English mountaintops and a six-day train ride from Beijing to Moscow. Many assume the family must be wealthy and can afford their global travel, but they are not. Lindesay says they just choose to spend money on travel and eschew pricey hotels and restaurants where possible. Lindesay mentions the trip to Moscow was an example. Instead of taking a taxi from the railway station to the hotel, they took the subway. “We crossed the city for saving money, communicated with local people, and saw they are people just like us, everywhere. We arrived at our destination feeling comfortable.” However, their journeys, which can last weeks or months, have sometimes been inconsistent with their children’s schooling. Wu remembers once Lindesay let their elder son ask for leave so that they could go to New York for a 45-day lecture tour. Therefore the son missed his final exam. Things like that bother the family all the time. Lindesay attaches great importance to learning out of the classroom, saying that children might score well on school tests, but traveling outside, in distant lands with different languages, cultures, and political structures, is the real test. “You can only get streetwise on the street. You can only get worldly-wise when seeing the world,” he says. 1．How can we describe the Lindesays’ trips? A．Pleasant. B．relaxing. C．Challenging. D．Dangerous. 2．What can we infer from paragraph 3? A．The family must be rich enough for their global travel. B．They arrived at their destination Moscow feeling unpleasant. C．They spent all money on travel and expensive accommodations. D．They crossed the city by the subway to save costs and explore local culture. 3．What problem does the family meet when traveling? A．They have scheduling conflicts. B．They suffer from a tight budget C．They are faced with language barriers. D．They hold different educational ideas. 4．Which statement may Lindesay agree with according to the text? A．Nothing is so necessary for travelers as languages. B．There is no royal road to learning. C．Actions speak louder than words. D．Man who travels far knows more. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了著名长城专家和环保主义者William Lindesay和妻子Wu Qi带着孩子们在全球旅行的故事，以及他们对教育的看法。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Most of their trips seem far from relaxing — cultural study in the hot and dry desert, a 53-kilometer hiking tour of New Zealand, a one-day climb to three English mountaintops and a six-day train ride from Beijing to Moscow.(他们的大部分旅行似乎都远非轻松——在炎热干燥的沙漠中进行文化研究，新西兰53公里的徒步旅行，一天内爬上三座英国山顶，以及从北京到莫斯科的六天火车旅行)”可知，Lindesays的旅行充满了挑战，如在炎热干燥的沙漠中进行文化研究、长距离徒步、一天内爬多座山以及长途火车旅行等。因此，我们可以描述他们的旅行为“具有挑战性的”。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Lindesay says they just choose to spend money on travel and eschew pricey hotels and restaurants where possible. Lindesay mentions the trip to Moscow was an example. Instead of taking a taxi from the railway station to the hotel, they took the subway. ‘We crossed the city for saving money, communicated with local people, and saw they are people just like us, everywhere. We arrived at our destination feeling comfortable.’(Lindesay说，他们只是选择把钱花在旅行上，并尽可能避开昂贵的酒店和餐厅。Lindesay提到去莫斯科的旅行就是一个例子。他们没有从火车站乘出租车去酒店，而是乘地铁。‘我们穿越城市是为了省钱，与当地人交流，并发现他们到处都是像我们一样的人。我们到达目的地时感觉很舒服。’)”可知，Lindesay一家为了省钱选择乘地铁而不是出租车，他们穿越城市，与当地人交流，并感到很舒服。由此可以推断出，他们乘地铁穿越城市是为了节省成本并探索当地文化。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“However, their journeys, which can last weeks or months, have sometimes been inconsistent with their children’s schooling. Wu remembers once Lindesay let their elder son ask for leave so that they could go to New York for a 45-day lecture tour. Therefore the son missed his final exam. Things like that bother the family all the time.( 然而，他们的旅行可能会持续数周或数月，有时与孩子们的学习不一致。Wu记得有一次Lindesay让大儿子请假，这样他们就可以去纽约进行为期45天的巡回讲座。因此，儿子错过了期末考试。这样的事情一直困扰着这个家庭)”可知，Lindesay一家的旅行时间有时与孩子们的学校学习相冲突，会导致孩子们错过考试等问题。因此，他们在旅行时遇到的问题是时间安排上的冲突。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Lindesay attaches great importance to learning out of the classroom, saying that children might score well on school tests, but traveling outside, in distant lands with different languages, cultures, and political structures, is the real test. ‘You can only get streetwise on the street. You can only get worldly-wise when seeing the world,’ he says.( Lindesay非常重视课外学习，他说孩子们可能在学校考试中取得好成绩，但在遥远的国度旅行，接触不同的语言、文化和政治结构，才是真正的考验。‘你只有在街上才能变得精明。你只有看到世界才能变得世故，’他说)”可知，Lindesay认为真正的考验是在外面旅行，接触不同的语言、文化和政治结构，只有看到世界才能变得世故。因此，他可能同意远行可以让人增长见识这一观点，D选项“Man who travels far knows more.(走得远的人知道得更多)”切题。故选D项。 10 （24-25高一上·天津和平·期中）Travel is sometimes inconvenient and impossible for some people. However, museums around the world are digitalizing (使数字化) their collections, enabling people to tour the museums from afar. The British Museum, London The British Museum contains objects from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian (古埃及语). The Great Court’s ceiling, in the middle of the museum, is composed of 3212 pieces of glass, none of which are alike. The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room, allowing visitors to look at every piece. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County This museum, with locations in two different places, features art going back to The Neolithic Period. Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by Van Gogh and Renoir. Another platform, Xplorlt, also features views of some of the museum’s outdoor spaces. MASP, São Paulo The first modern museum in Brazil, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo includes art from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The paintings, which are placed on glass panels, appear to be floating in mid-air. This setup, included in the virtual tour shows, makes the art appear almost magical. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea This Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art from Korea and around the world. The art includes a variety of media such as print, sculpture and photography. There are also online exhibitions such as “Artists in Their Times” which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s. 1．What can we learn about The British Museum? A．It is best known for the Rosetta Stone. B．It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian. C．It is made up of several pieces of glass. D．It houses exhibits from different countries. 2．Which museum may suit visitors interested in Van Gogh’s works? A．The British Museum. B．MASP, São Paulo. C．National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. D．The J. Paul Getty Museum. 3．What do the listed museums have in common? A．They are accessible on Google Arts & Culture. B．They display their paintings in mid-air. C．They can be visited in your own home. D．They have several branches. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界各地几家博物馆的数字化展览，使人们能够在线参观这些博物馆。 1．细节理解题。根据文中The British Museum, London部分的“The British Museum contains objects from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian (古埃及语).(大英博物馆收藏了来自世界各地的文物，包括罗塞塔石碑，上面有三种文字版本，帮助研究人员解读古埃及文字)”可知，大英博物馆收藏了来自不同国家的展品。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文中The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County部分的“This museum, with locations in two different places, features art going back to The Neolithic Period. Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by Van Gogh and Renoir.(这个博物馆位于两个不同的地方，展出了从新石器时代至今的艺术品。通过Google Arts & Culture提供的虚拟游览，游客可以观赏到包括梵高和雷诺阿等艺术家的较近代作品)”可知，J. Paul Getty Museum收藏了包括梵高在内的艺术作品，因此适合对梵高作品感兴趣的游客参观。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“However, museums around the world are digitalizing (使数字化) their collections, enabling people to tour the museums from afar.(然而，世界各地的博物馆正在对其藏品进行数字化，使得人们能够远程参观博物馆)”以及各个博物馆的具体介绍中，都提到了可以通过虚拟游览的方式参观这些博物馆，故这些博物馆的共同点在于它们都被数字化了，可以在家里参观。故选C。 11 （24-25高一上·四川成都·期中）To help out important insects like bees and butterflies, bus stops across UK are getting living roofs. Small gardens on bus shelter roofs are being planted with flowers chosen to help support the struggling insects. Humans depend on bees and other “pollinators (授粉者)” like butterflies to help grow plants, such as flowers and trees. But with humans taking over more and more land for cities, roads and farms, more natural areas have disappeared. The Wildlife Trusts, a group which works to protect wildlife in the UK, says that the insect numbers there have dropped by 50% since 1970. Bee bus stops are a small step toward supporting these important insects. The advertising company Clear Channel is working with The Wildlife Trusts and city governments to set up bee bus stops in cities across the UK. Bee bus stops are like ordinary bus shelters, but small gardens have been added to the roofs to attract bees and butterflies. The company plans to set up 1,000 bee bus stops in the UK. Clear Channel already has bee bus stop programs in several countries in Europe. In the Netherlands, the city of Utrecht has 300 bee bus stops. Research shows that these bus stops— along with many other steps taken to support pollinators — may be helping. After decades of dropping numbers, bee populations in the Netherlands seem to have become more stable over the last few years. The little gardens can also help to slightly lower city temperatures. Even though the bus shelter gardens are small, together they add up to a much larger area. Thirzah McSherry, who works for The Wildlife Trusts, says, “We’re living through a nature and climate crisis and we need to use every tool we’ve got to deal with it.” 1．Why are bee bus stop gardens being built in the UK? A．To beautify the city. B．To improve city farming. C．To protect the environment. D．To provide shelters for pollinating insects. 2．What leads to the insect numbers dropping sharply in England? A．Losses of forests. B．Climate changes. C．Human activities. D．Natural disasters. 3．How does the author show the positive effect of the bee bus stop programs? A．By analyzing the data. B．By making a comparison. C．By giving examples. D．By doing an experiment. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．UK is building more bee bus stops. B．The city environment is getting worse. C．City should build more gardens for the insects. D．The bee bus stop is the best way to save the city. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国各地公交车站正在安装的生态屋顶（蜜蜂公交车站）项目，旨在帮助像蜜蜂和蝴蝶这样的重要昆虫，同时也提到了该项目对降低城市温度的作用。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Small gardens on bus shelter roofs are being planted with flowers chosen to help support the struggling insects.(公交候车亭的屋顶上，正种植着精心挑选的花卉小花园，以支持这些挣扎求生的昆虫。)”以及第二段“Humans depend on bees and other “pollinators(授粉者)” like butterflies to help grow plants, such as flowers and trees.(人类依赖蜜蜂和蝴蝶等其他“授粉者”来帮助植物生长，比如花卉和树木。)”可知，英国建立蜜蜂公交车站花园是为了给授粉昆虫提供庇护所。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But with humans taking over more and more land for cities, roads and farms, more natural areas have disappeared. The Wildlife Trusts, a group which works to protect wildlife in the UK, says that the insect numbers there have dropped by 50% since 1970. Bee bus stops are a small step toward supporting these important insects.(但随着人类为城市、道路和农场占据越来越多的土地，更多的自然区域消失了。英国致力于保护野生动物的组织“The Wildlife Trusts”表示，自1970年以来，英国的昆虫数量已减少了50%。蜜蜂公交车站是支持这些重要昆虫迈出的小小一步。)”可知，是人类活动导致了英国昆虫数量的急剧下降。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“In the Netherlands, the city of Utrecht has 300 bee bus stops. Research shows that these bus stops— along with many other steps taken to support pollinators — may be helping. After decades of dropping numbers, bee populations in the Netherlands seem to have become more stable over the last few years.(在荷兰，乌得勒支市有300个蜜蜂公交车站。研究表明，这些公交车站，以及为支持授粉者而采取的许多其他措施，可能正在发挥作用。在数量持续下降了几十年后，荷兰的蜜蜂种群数量在过去几年似乎已趋于稳定。)”可知，作者通过举例荷兰乌得勒支市蜜蜂公交车站的情况来展示蜜蜂公交车站项目的积极效果。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Small gardens on bus shelter roofs are being planted with flowers chosen to help support the struggling insects.(公交候车亭的屋顶上，正种植着精心挑选的花卉小花园，以支持这些挣扎求生的昆虫。)”、第二段“The Wildlife Trusts, a group which works to protect wildlife in the UK, says that the insect numbers there have dropped by 50% since 1970. To help tackle this, the Trusts have launched a program called ‘Bee Bus Stops(英国致力于保护野生动物的组织“野生生物信托”表示，自1970年以来，英国的昆虫数量已减少了50%。为了应对这一问题，“野生生物信托”发起了一项名为“蜜蜂公交车站”的计划。)”以及下文文章介绍了蜜蜂公交车站项目的目的、实施情况、作用以及在其他国家的类似项目。由此可知，文章主要讲了英国正在建设更多的蜜蜂公交车站。故选A。 12 （24-25高一上·云南保山·阶段练习）We all know it isn’t healthy to stay up late but many people still cannot get enough sleep especially the young. Over 60 percent of Chinese youths aged 6 to 17 sleep less than eight hours a day, according to a report showed by the Chinese Sleep Research Society (CSRS) on March 17. Among 13 to 17-year-olds, the figure is more than 81 percent. The study covered nearly 70,000 children and teens aged 6 to 17 in China. According the study, too much homework is a major cause for a lack of sleep among young people. Another major cause is the frequent use of electronic devices (设备), such as phones. Primary school student Li Li said she goes to bed each day around midnight after finishing her homework and playing mobile games for a few hours. Lack (缺乏) of sleep among children and teenagers has raised concern. “It can lead to weakened immunity (免疫力) and memory, and can also influence physical growth.” Wang Zan, a member of the CSRS, told People’s Daily. To reduce students’ homework, the Ministry of Education suggested that junior high students should spend no more than 90 minutes on homework and senior high students must do their homework in a proper time limit. 1．________ of 13 to 17-year-olds could sleep less than eight hours a day. A．Over 40 percent B．Over 60 percent C．Over 81 percent D．Over 19 percent 2．One reason why Chinese youths can’t get enough sleep is ________. A．serious sleeping problems B．a great deal of housework C．too many after-school activities D．much use of electronic devices 3．Which is not the result of lack of sleep according to Wang Zan? A．Growth problems. B．Poor memory. C．Impolite behavior. D．Weak immunity. 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．Needed: More Time in Bed! B．Say Goodbye to Mobile Games! C．Keep Away from Your TV! D．Needed: Fewer Morning Classes! 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了中国青少年普遍睡眠不足的现象，背后的原因及其影响和教育部的应对措施。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Among 13 to 17-year-olds, the figure is more than 81 percent.(在13到17岁的青少年中，这个数字超过81%)”可知，在13岁到17岁的青少年中，超过81%的青少年睡眠一天少于8小时。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“According the study, too much homework is a major cause for a lack of sleep among young people. Another major cause is the frequent use of electronic devices (设备), such as phones.(根据这项研究，太多的作业是年轻人睡眠不足的一个主要原因。另一个主要原因是手机等电子设备的频繁使用)”可知，作业多和频繁使用电子设备是中国青少年不能得到足够睡眠的原因。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段““It can lead to weakened immunity (免疫力) and memory, and can also influence physical growth.” Wang Zan, a member of the CSRS, told People’s Daily.(“它会导致免疫力和记忆力下降，还会影响身体生长。”社科院院士Wang Zan告诉《人民日报》)”可知，睡眠不足会引起身体生长，记忆力下降和免疫力减弱，没有提到不礼貌的行为。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Over 60 percent of Chinese youths aged 6 to 17 sleep less than eight hours a day, according to a report showed by the Chinese Sleep Research Society (CSRS) on March 17. Among 13 to 17-year-olds, the figure is more than 81 percent.(中国睡眠研究会3月17日发布的一份报告显示，我国6岁至17岁的青少年中，超过60%的人每天睡眠不足8小时。在13到17岁的青少年中，这个数字超过81%)”及最后一段“To reduce students’ homework, the Ministry of Education suggested that junior high students should spend no more than 90 minutes on homework and senior high students must do their homework in a proper time limit.(为了减少学生的家庭作业，教育部建议，初中生做家庭作业的时间不应超过90分钟，高中生必须在适当的时间内完成家庭作业)”可知，本文介绍了中国青少年普遍睡眠不足的现象，背后的原因及其影响和教育部的应对措施。A选项“需要：更多的时间睡觉！”符合本文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选A。 13 （24-25高一上·福建龙岩·期中）Are you looking for some excitement in your life? How about trying a new hobby that gets your heart racing? You might enjoy running, right? Well, then you’ re already on the right track to becoming a trail runner（越野跑选手）. It is not so hard as you think. All you need to do is just taking your runs off the pavement（人行道）and explore some hilly or mountainous trails. Trail running has gained popularity in recent years and offers a great way to connect with nature while getting a challenging workout. Not adventurous enough for you? How about trying rock climbing? Climbers climb walls or natural rock formations, using their strength and problem-solving skills. There’s no age limit for this sport, and it can be a great way to build confidence and overcome fears. For example, Sarah, a young girl from a small town, started rock climbing at the age of 12 and has since fallen in love with the sport. She says. “Every time I reach the top of a climb, I feel a sense of success that’s hard to describe.” Some people take their adventures to even greater heights by trying wingsuit flying. In this extreme sport, participants（参与者）wear a special suit that allows them to fly through the air like a bird. It requires a lot of training and courage, as there are significant risks involved. However, for those who show interest in it, there is no feeling like flying freely. It seems that people are always coming up with new and exciting ways to challenge themselves and experience the excitement of adventure. Whether it’s paragliding, whitewater rafting, or even urban exploration, there’s something out there for everyone. 1．What can we learn from the passage about trail running? A．It’s too annoying. B．It’s not that difficult. C．It’s very challenging. D．It’s rather boring. 2．Why does the author mention the example in paragraph 3? A．To prevent readers from trying rock climbing. B．To stress the physical condition required for rock climbing. C．To explain that only young girls can succeed in rock climbing. D．To show that rock climbing can make people confident and brave. 3．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．Trail running. B．Wingsuit flying. C．Rock climbing. D．Flying following birds. 4．Why do people try these extreme sports? A．To show off their skills and abilities. B．To increase their size of social circle. C．To seek for joy and challenge themselves. D．To become well-known and gain popularity. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些极限运动，有越野跑步、攀岩和翼装飞行。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“You might enjoy running, right? Well, then you’ re already on the right track to becoming a trail runner（越野跑选手）. It is not so hard as you think. All you need to do is just taking your runs off the pavement（人行道）and explore some hilly or mountainous trails. Trail running has gained popularity in recent years and offers a great way to connect with nature while getting a challenging workout.（你可能喜欢跑步，对吧？那么，你已经走上了成为一名越野跑运动员的正确道路。它不像你想的那么难。你所需要做的就是把你的跑步从人行道上挪开，探索一些丘陵或山区的小径。近年来，越野跑越来越受欢迎，它提供了一种与自然联系的好方法，同时也获得了具有挑战性的锻炼。）”可知，越野跑不是那么难。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Not adventurous enough for you? How about trying rock climbing? Climbers climb walls or natural rock formations, using their strength and problem-solving skills. There’s no age limit for this sport, and it can be a great way to build confidence and overcome fears. For example, Sarah, a young girl from a small town, started rock climbing at the age of 12 and has since fallen in love with the sport. She says. ‘Every time I reach the top of a climb, I feel a sense of success that’s hard to describe.’（对你来说不够冒险？试试攀岩怎么样？登山者利用他们的力量和解决问题的能力攀爬墙壁或天然岩层。这项运动没有年龄限制，它是建立信心和克服恐惧的好方法。例如，Sarah，一个来自小镇的小女孩，从12岁开始攀岩，并从此爱上了这项运动。她说。‘每次爬到山顶，我都有一种难以形容的成功感。’）”可知，第三段举例来自小镇的小女孩Sarah，从12岁开始攀岩以及她的描述可知，为了表明攀岩可以使人自信和勇敢。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据第四段“Some people take their adventures to even greater heights by trying wingsuit flying. In this extreme sport, participants（参与者）wear a special suit that allows them to fly through the air like a bird. It requires a lot of training and courage, as there are significant risks involved. （有些人尝试翼装飞行，将他们的冒险带到更高的高度。在这项极限运动中，参与者穿着一件特殊的衣服，可以像鸟一样在空中飞行。这需要大量的训练和勇气，因为有很大的风险。）”可知，本段描述翼装飞行需要训练和勇气。it指代wingsuit flying翼装飞行。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“It seems that people are always coming up with new and exciting ways to challenge themselves and experience the excitement of adventure. Whether it’s paragliding, whitewater rafting, or even urban exploration, there’s something out there for everyone.（似乎人们总是想出新的和令人兴奋的方式来挑战自己，体验冒险的兴奋。无论是滑翔伞、激流漂流，甚至是城市探险，都有适合每个人的东西。）”可知，人们尝试这些极限运动为了寻找快乐和挑战自己。故选C。 14 （24-25高一上·山东青岛·期中）Scientists have discovered that climate change is killing the scent(香味)of flowers and their scent may be lost forever. Climate change is also the reason Kuala Lumpur City Hall is turning to trees, because flowers have been dying fast. It was getting too costly to beautify the city. City Hall would continue to plant trees more suited for breathing in the increasing pollution and dealing with global warming. Dr. Abdul Latif Mohamad, a professor at University Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM), said genetically modified(转基因)flowers might be the way out. Latif said UKM might have offered reasons as to why some insects were not spreading flower seeds, which was caused by the missing “scent track” due to global warming. “The scent producing chemical mixture in flowers dry up faster now compared with before.” The only way out, he said, was to genetically modify the flowers so that the effects would not be everlasting and the future generation would enjoy nature’s beauty. “The act is almost like producing oils from flowers. Scientists add on certain chemicals for stronger scent.” He said scents in flowers last longer in colder climates as plants can hold on to their oils longer. “But locally, we fear the scent might be lost forever,” said Latif. With flowers sending forth less scent, the insects and butterflies are travelling further and longer to get nectar(花蜜). Birds and insects were heading towards hilly areas and deeper into the places where the weather is cooler. Upon research, Latif’s team also discovered that the flowers were no longer pollinated(授粉)after dust blocked the growth of stigmas(柱头). Latif said Malaysians could no longer depend on nature to get better by itself without the help of science, and needed to follow in the footsteps of Europe and the United States, which have poured millions in the research of genetically modified seeds. 1．What happens to the flowers? A．Their prices get higher. B．They are not as sweet as before. C．They replace trees to beautify the city. D．They can’t survive the heavy pollution. 2．What do the underlined words “The act” in paragraph 2 refer to ? A．To spread flower seeds. B．To find scent track. C．To genetically modify the flowers. D．To enjoy nature’s beauty. 3．What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Challenges lie ahead for local flowers. B．Scientists’ research brings hope to flowers. C．Insects change their habits in cold weather. D．The heavy dust is a problem to flowers. 4．What does Latif suggest people do? A．Follow the laws of nature. B．Make the most of science. C．Raise money for research. D．Protect local environment. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了花香持续时间变短的原因，以及如何去改变这一现状。 1．细节理解题。由文章第一段第一句“Scientists have discovered that climate change is killing the scent of flowers and their scent may be lost forever.(科学家发现，气候变化正在扼杀花香，花香可能永远消失)”可知，花香不如以前那样浓了。故选B项。 2．词义猜测题。由文章第二段第三句“The only way out, he said, was to genetically modify the flowers so that the effects would not be everlasting and the future generation would enjoy nature’s beauty.(他说，唯一的出路是对这些花进行基因改造，这样效果就不会持久，子孙后代就能享受大自然的美丽)”可知，下文提到的“The act”指的是对花进行基因改造。故选C项。 3．主旨大意题。由文章第三段“With flowers sending forth less scent, the insects and butterflies are travelling further and longer to get nectar. Birds and insects were heading towards hilly areas and deeper into the places where the weather is cooler. Upon research, Latif’s team also discovered that the flowers were no longer pollinated after dust blocked the growth of stigmas.(由于花朵散发出的气味越来越少，昆虫和蝴蝶为了获取花蜜而走得越来越远。鸟类和昆虫朝着丘陵地区和更深处的天气更凉爽的地方前进。经过研究，拉提夫的团队还发现，在灰尘阻碍了柱头的生长后，这些花就不再授粉了)”可知，本段主要说明了本土花卉面临着越来越多的挑战。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“Latif said Malaysians could no longer depend on nature to get better by itself without the help of science, and needed to follow in the footsteps of Europe and the United States, which have poured millions in the research of genetically modified seeds.(拉蒂夫说，马来西亚人不能再依靠自然在没有科学帮助的情况下变得更好，他们需要跟随欧洲和美国的脚步，这两个国家已经在转基因种子的研究上投入了数百万美元)”可知，Latif建议全面利用科学的力量来改善这一情况。故选B项。 15 （24-25高一上·重庆·期中）Winter Festivals in the World Here are amazing winter festivals held in some places around the world. Enjoy the magic of winter celebrations!International Snow Sculpture (雕塑) Championships-America This winter festival has been celebrated for many years. Teams of artists from around the world must compete to carve 25-ton blocks of snow into works of art themselves. There are no power tools allowed! The result is an outdoor art gallery (画廊) in downtown Breckenridge. The 34th yearly Snow Sculpture Championships run from January 22 to January 26, and the art gallery is open from January 26 to January 31.Kiruna Snow Festival-Sweden The Discoverer explains that this snow festival, which began in 1986, is held in Kiruna, deep inside the Arctic Circle. The main part of the festival is a snow sculpting competition that includes artists from around the world. But there are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy during the competition, including sledding(乘雪橇), figure skating and a snow blower contest where they work to see who can clear a path through a 40 cm deep pile of snow. The festival takes place from January 24 to January 28.Ice Magic Festival-Canada The Ice Magic Festival has been taking place in Lake Louise for over 20 years, according to World Atlas. The competition runs from January 29 to February 1 and from February 2 to February 4. The final artworks are displayed for visitors who have an opportunity to take part in other activities including freestyle ice sculpting and ice games. You must have tickets to attend. 1．What is a must for artists attending International Snow Sculpture Championships? A．Showing their arts indoors. B．Having their own art galleries. C．Creating their artworks by hand. D．Using some power tools to make arts. 2．What can visitors do at Kiruna Snow Festival? A．Skate. B．Organize activities. C．Attend art training courses. D．Create ice sculptures with artists. 3．What do the three festivals have in common? A．They last one month. B．They cover competitions. C．They include ice activities. D．They take place in American countries. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了世界上的三个冬季节日。 1．细节理解题。根据International Snow Sculpture (雕塑) Championships-America中关键句“Teams of artists from around the world must compete to carve 25-ton blocks of snow into works of art themselves.(来自世界各地的艺术家团队必须比赛亲自把25吨重的雪雕刻成艺术品)”可知，参加国际雪雕锦标赛的艺术家必须手工创作他们的艺术品。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据Kiruna Snow Festival-Sweden中关键句“But there are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy during the competition, including sledding(乘雪橇), figure skating and a snow blower contest where they work to see who can clear a path through a 40 cm deep pile of snow.(但比赛期间还有很多活动让游客忙碌，包括乘雪橇、花样滑冰和吹雪比赛，在其中，游客们要看谁能在40厘米深的雪堆中清理出一条路来)”可知，在Kiruna Snow Festival节日中，游客们可以滑冰。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据International Snow Sculpture (雕塑) Championships-America中关键句“Teams of artists from around the world must compete to carve 25-ton blocks of snow into works of art themselves.(来自世界各地的艺术家团队必须比赛亲自把25吨重的雪雕刻成艺术品)”；Kiruna Snow Festival-Sweden中关键句“The main part of the festival is a snow sculpting competition that includes artists from around the world.(该节日的主要部分是包括来自世界各地的艺术家的雪雕比赛)”及Ice Magic Festival-Canada中关键句“The competition runs from January 29 to February 1 and from February 2 to February 4.(比赛时间为1月29日至2月1日和2月2日至4日)”可知，三个节日都包含着比赛。故选B。 16 （24-25高一上·浙江嘉兴·期中）Exercise is important for all. No matter you’re a child, young adult, middle-aged or senior, there are suitable exercises for staying healthy and strong.Exercise for Kids and Teens Exercise is of great importance to teenagers’ growth and health. Heavy lifting isn’t recommended, but body-weight exercises can build strength. Children like active play like running, jumping or sports. Encourage various activities to keep their interest. Ensure they know proper techniques to avoid injuries.Fitness for Young Adults For young adults, an active lifestyle is important for health. Balancing work, social life and exercise is challenging. Find suitable exercises like high-intensity interval training(HIIT). Setting goals help you stay focused. Enough sleep, proper diet and rest days are also needed.Exercise for Middle-Aged Adults Middle-aged people face unique challenges such as career and age-related changes. Strength training is more important for avoiding muscle loss and keeping bones strong. Joint health is a worry for them. Choose activities such as swimming, cycling, or yoga to reduce stress on joints.Fitness for Seniors For seniors, staying active is key to independence and quality of life. Falls are a big worry. Exercises like Tai Chi can improve balance and reduce the risk. Group fitness classes or sports are good for physical health and offer chances to socialize with each other. Pay attention to your body and make necessary changes as needed. 1．Which of the following is NOT recommended for kids and teens? A．Body weight. B．Heavy lifting. C．Running and jumping. D．Playing sports. 2．According to the text, which is TRUE? A．We should limit children’s exercise to avoid injuries. B．Strength training will lead to age-related muscle loss. C．Swimming, cycling and yoga are exercise helpful to our joints. D．Tai Chi is a suitable exercise for all ages to keep their balance. 3．Where is the passage probably taken from? A．A science novel. B．A health magazine. C．An online blog. D．A sport poster. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了适合孩子、年轻人、中年人和老年人的锻炼方式。 1．细节理解题。根据“Exercise for Kids and Teens”下面的“Heavy lifting isn’t recommended, but body-weight exercises can build strength.(不建议举重，但体重锻炼可以增强力量。)”可知，孩子和青少年不建议举重。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Exercise for Middle-Aged Adults”下面的“Choose activities such as swimming, cycling, or yoga to reduce stress on joints.(选择游泳、骑自行车或瑜伽等活动来减轻关节的压力。)”可知，游泳、骑自行车或瑜伽等运动对我们的关节有好处。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Exercise is important for all. No matter you’re a child, young adult, middle-aged or senior, there are suitable exercises for staying healthy and strong.(锻炼对所有人都很重要。无论你是孩子、年轻人、中年人还是老年人，都有适合的运动来保持健康和强壮。)”和下文内容可知，本文主要介绍了适合孩子、年轻人、中年人和老年人的锻炼方式，与健康有关，最有可能出自健康杂志。故选B。 17 （24-25高一上·广西南宁·期中）Spending a leisurely vacation on the beach is always wonderful. In these places in the United States, you can get this amazing vacation with a small amount of money. Cambria Located in San Luis Obispo County along the scenic California’ s Highway 1 Discovery Route, Cambria is one of the best-kept secrets on the Pacific Coast. The town takes pride in architecture dating back to the late 1800s, as well as Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, a mile-long, ADA-accessible path along the beach. Other area highlights include Hearst Castle, 100 wandering horses at Covell farm and fantastic wineries (酿酒厂) like Stolo Family Vineyards. St. Augustine The oldest city in America, St. Augustine, is home to white-sand beaches, sapphire-blue waters and some of the most amazing historic architecture you’ll ever see. Highlights include walking along St. George Street, with its cafes, old stores and ice cream shops, and visiting Fort Mose Historic State Park, the site of the first settlement for free African Americans in the country. Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach and its surrounding oceanfront area are home to more than 80 golf courses, numerous amusement parks and Ripley’s Aquarium. But most people come here for 60 miles of sandy seashore and a mile-long boardwalk, key features that make this city one of the best cheap beach vacations in America. Myrtle Beach is also rich in arts and culture, and in fact, it hosts a number of music and arts festivals throughout the year, so check the schedule before booking! Lincoln City Lincoln City, Oregon, combines long stretches of sandy beaches with unique attractions such as the Lincoln City Glass Center. Lincoln City also happens to be one of the best spots for surfing (冲浪). If you didn’t bring a surfboard, you can rent one and even take lessons at Safari Town Surf shop; they also rent kayaks, fat-tire bikes and more. 1．What do Cambria and St. Augustine have in common? A．They have old buildings. B．They own historic parks. C．They are known for wineries. D．They are suitable for shopping. 2．What can you do at Myrtle Beach? A．Do winter sports like skiing. B．Appreciate some live music. C．Explore the surrounding ocean. D．Visit world-class art museums. 3．Which place will attract people who are interested in water sports? A．Cambria. B．St. Augustine. C．Myrtle Beach. D．Lincoln City. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国四个价格划算的度假海滩。 1．细节理解题。根据Cambria中“The town takes pride in architecture dating back to the late 1800s (该镇引以为傲的建筑可以追溯到19世纪末)”和St. Augustine中“The oldest city in America, St. Augustine, is home to white-sand beaches, sapphire-blue waters and some of the most amazing historic architecture you’ll ever see. (圣奥古斯丁是美国最古老的城市，有白色的沙滩、蓝宝石般的海水和一些你会看到的最令人惊叹的历史建筑)”可知，坎布里亚和圣奥古斯丁的共同之处在于它们都有古老的建筑。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据Myrtle Beach中“Myrtle Beach is also rich in arts and culture, and in fact, it hosts a number of music and arts festivals throughout the year, so check the schedule before booking! (默特尔比奇也有丰富的艺术和文化，事实上，它全年都会举办许多音乐和艺术节，所以在预订之前请查看时间表)”可知，默特尔比奇有音乐和艺术节，你可以在这里欣赏一些现场音乐。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据Lincoln City中“Lincoln City also happens to be one of the best spots for surfing (冲浪). If you didn’t bring a surfboard, you can rent one and even take lessons at Safari Town Surf shop; they also rent kayaks, fat-tire bikes and more. (林肯市恰好也是冲浪的最佳地点之一。如果你没有带冲浪板，你可以租一个，甚至可以在Safari小镇冲浪店学习；他们还出租皮划艇、宽轮自行车等)”可知，林肯市适合冲浪、划皮划艇，会吸引对水上运动感兴趣的人。故选D项。 18 （24-25高一上·辽宁·阶段练习）American farmers are using an ancient tree from India to produce beans for making protein- rich foods and biofuels (生物燃料) . The tree is called Pongamia (水黄皮) . Farmers in the southern state of Florida have found Pongamia trees grow well there too. They have now replaced citrus (柑橘) trees, which have long faced major struggles with disease. Pongamia trees like hot temperatures and can survive in dry or rainy conditions. They also do not require special chemicals to kill insects and other life that might threaten growth. Climate and disease have little effect on Pongamia trees. They are so strong that they can survive in the terrible situations even without much care. Pongamia trees can produce small brown beans. The beans can be used in the production of several products, including cooking oil and protein- rich foods. The beans can also be used to produce a kind of biofuel, mostly for airplanes. Unlike oranges and other citrus fruits, the beans do not require much effort to pick. Instead, they can be collected with a machine that shakes the trees to make them fall to the ground. A San Francisco- based company has invented a process that removes something from the beans that gives them a bad taste, allowing the beans to be used for food production. Experts said that turning the wild trees into an agricultural success story was not easy. There are no books to read on the subject, and no one else has ever tried it. John Olson is a Florida farmer who replaced his citrus trees with 87 hectares of Pongamia. He had little choice because, for the most part, the citrus trees died of disease, and the citrus industry has died in Florida, too. Olson said his citrus business made money throughout the 1980s and 1990s, although the farm was not large. 1．Which of the following fits Pongamia trees? A．They suffer from disease easily. B．They grow slowly even with much care. C．They require special chemicals to kill insects. D．They can survive in the bad natural environment. 2．What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Pongamia beans? A．Their special taste. B．Their practical value. C．Their production process. D．Their growing environment. 3．Which word best describes the way of collecting Pongamia beans? A．Easy. B．Costly. C．Stupid. D．Troublesome. 4．What made John Olson give up his citrus trees? A．The size of the farm. B．The buying price. C．The plant disease. D．The request from the company. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，主要介绍了水黄皮这种植物的特性及种植前景。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Pongamia trees like hot temperatures and can survive in dry or rainy conditions.(水黄皮树喜欢高温，可以在干燥或多雨的条件下生存)”及“They are so strong that they can survive in the terrible situations even without much care.(它们是如此的坚强，他们可以在可怕的情况下生存，即使没有太多的照顾)”可知，水黄皮树能在恶劣的自然环境中生存。故选D。 2．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“Pongamia trees can produce small brown beans. The beans can be used in the production of several products, including cooking oil and protein- rich foods. The beans can also be used to produce a kind of biofuel, mostly for airplanes.(水黄皮树可以生产小的棕色豆子。这种豆子可以用于生产几种产品，包括食用油和富含蛋白质的食物。这些豆子还可以用来生产一种生物燃料，主要用于飞机)”可知，本段主要介绍了水黄皮树的实用价值。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Unlike oranges and other citrus fruits, the beans do not require much effort to pick. Instead, they can be collected with a machine that shakes the trees to make them fall to the ground.(与橙子和其他柑橘类水果不同，这种豆子不需要花太多力气采摘。相反，它们可以用一种机器收集，这种机器可以摇动树木，让它们掉在地上)”可知，收集水黄皮树的豆子不需要太多力气，因此是容易的。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“He had little choice because, for the most part, the citrus trees died of disease, and the citrus industry has died in Florida, too.(他别无选择，因为在大多数情况下，柑橘树都死于疾病，佛罗里达州的柑橘产业也死了)”可知，John Olson放弃他的柑橘树是因为柑橘类植物的疾病。故选C。 19 （24-25高一上·广西·期中）Curling (冰壶), originating in Scotland, dates back to the early 16th century. Often referred to as “chess on ice”, it includes two teams of four players taking turns to slide (滑动) round stones on a special ice surface towards a circle that looks like a dartboard (镖靶). Called the “house”, this circle acts as a score board. The goal for each side is to get their stones closest to the center, or “button”. A special part of the game is the use of a broom to sweep the ice in front of the sliding stone. As many viewers of curling might have noticed, in curling, players usually sweep hard while keeping up to speed with the stone thrown, and a person on the other end directing and shouting at the sweepers “HARD!” during the game. With three players taking turns throwing stones and sweeping ice, and one person, called the “skip”, often the team leader, throwing the last two stones, the whole game depends on each other to win the competition. Similar to many other sports, curling takes more interactions to win than personal ability. Curling is often considered a gentleman’s sport because all players of the game should have good etiquette. As with many other sports, curling has rules about how to keep the respect and fun of the game for everyone. It usually starts with both teams sharing a handshake and greetings before the start of the game. Unlike other sports, each player follows the “do not disturb (打扰)” rule when the others are playing. With such a unique approach to playing a competitive sport, curling can teach both players and audiences alike the values of respect and fairness. Curling is fresh in China, but it is quickly gaining popularity. There are professional curling venues and training bases all over the country. On the international stage, the Chinese curling team is also performing increasingly well. This has inspired more passion among Chinese people for the sport. 1．What is the function of the “house” in the curling game? A．To make the stones slide much faster. B．To show the results of each of game. C．To offer a place for the players to rest. D．To get the stones closest to the “button”. 2．What is the key to winning a curling game for a team according to paragraph 2? A．Team members’ working together. B．The ability of an excellent player. C．The sweepers’ speed to slide stones. D．The team leader’s last two stones. 3．What does the underlined word “etiquette” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Luck. B．Health. C．Manners. D．Skills. 4．Which word can best describe curling’s development in China? A．Uncertain. B．Challenging. C．Worrying. D．Hopeful. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了冰壶是一项起源于16世纪苏格兰的冰上运动，以其团队合作和礼仪而闻名，如今在中国越来越受欢迎。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Called the “house”, this circle acts as a score board. (这个圆圈被称为“圆垒”，起到计分板的作用)”可知，在冰壶比赛中“圆垒”是用来显示每场比赛的结果的。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“With three players taking turns throwing stones and sweeping ice, and one person, called the “skip”, often the team leader, throwing the last two stones, the whole game depends on each other to win the competition. Similar to many other sports, curling takes more interactions to win than personal ability. (三名选手轮流扔冰壶和扫冰，其中一人被称为“领队”，通常是队长，扔最后两个冰壶，整个游戏就靠对方来赢得比赛。与许多其他运动一样，冰壶需要更多的互动而不是个人能力来赢得胜利)”可知，对于一个团队来说，赢得冰壶比赛的关键是团队成员的合作。故选A项。 3．词句猜测题。画线词的上文“Curling is often considered a gentleman’s sport (冰壶常被认为是绅士的运动)”提到冰壶运动讲究绅士行为，画线词的下文“As with many other sports, curling has rules about how to keep the respect and fun of the game for everyone. It usually starts with both teams sharing a handshake and greetings before the start of the game. Unlike other sports, each player follows the “do not disturb (打扰)” rule when the others are playing. (和许多其他运动一样，冰壶也有规则规定如何让每个人都对这项运动保持尊重和乐趣。通常在比赛开始前，两支球队会互相握手和问候。与其他运动不同，当其他人在比赛时，每个运动员都遵循“不要打扰”的规则)”具体说明冰壶运动中尊重他人，礼貌参赛很重要。由此可知，此处指“所有的运动选手都应该有良好的礼仪”，画线词意思应该是“礼仪”，与Manners意思一致。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Curling is fresh in China, but it is quickly gaining popularity. There are professional curling venues and training bases all over the country. On the international stage, the Chinese curling team is also performing increasingly well. This has inspired more passion among Chinese people for the sport. (冰壶运动在中国尚属新鲜事物，但正在迅速普及。全国各地都有专业的冰壶场地和训练基地。在国际舞台上，中国冰壶队的表现也越来越好。这激发了中国人对这项运动的更多热情)”可知，在中国，冰壶作为一项新的运动，越来越受欢迎。由此可知，冰壶运动在中国的发展是充满希望的。故选D项。 20 （24-25高一上·四川绵阳·期中）A new scientific study suggests that global warming is changing the rotation (旋转) of the Earth and is also increasing the length of day at an “unprecedented” rate. The pace of change is higher than at any point in the 20th century, they found. Here’s what’s happening: As the planet heats up, ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting, and this water from the polar regions is flowing into the world’s oceans at the equator (赤道), which is changing the Earth’s shape and slowing its speed of rotation. Thus, as the Earth is turning more slowly, the days are getting longer, although only minimally, on the order of a few milliseconds a day. But it’s potentially enough to affect GPS, communications and even space travel. This isn’t the first study to make such a claim: A 2021 study found that masses of melting ice around the world -a result of rising temperatures from the burning of fossil fuels-caused the location of the North and South Poles to move eastward since the mid-1990s. Climate scientist Vincent Humphrey of the University of Zurich, who was not involved in the 2021 study nor the new research, previously explained how more water at the equator affects how fast the Earth spins (旋转). He compared it to a “skater spinning on the ice”. “If they hold their arms out, their spinning is slower, but if they bring them into their body, then they speed up.” The same thing happens to the Earth. Another cause of the Earth’s rotational slowdown is tidal friction, which is caused by the moon, according to a statement from ETH Zurich. However, the new research comes to a surprising conclusion: “If humans continue to produce more greenhouse gases and the Earth warms up accordingly, this would finally have a greater influence on the Earth’s rotational speed than the effect of the moon, which has determined the increase in the length of the day for billions of years.” 1．What does the author imply in Paragraph 2? A．Every coin has two sides. B．Facts speak louder than words. C．A little leak will sink a great ship. D．Fear is often greater than the danger. 2．Why is Vincent Humphrey mentioned? A．To prove his previous prediction. B．To tell people how fast the Earth spins. C．To make the findings more understandable. D．To show Earth’s rotation is similar to skating. 3．What are people expected to do according to the last paragraph? A．Take measures to reduce greenhouse gases. B．Adapt themselves to the longer days in the future. C．Try to decrease the effect of the moon on the Earth. D．Find out more causes of the Earth’s rotational slowdown. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Ice Sheets Change the Earth’s Shape B．Global Warming Makes Days Longer C．Melting Ice Affects the Location of Poles D．The Moon Speeds up the Earth’s Rotation 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一项新的科学研究发现，即全球变暖正在改变地球的自转并以前所未有的速度增加一天的长度。旨在提醒人们关注全球变暖对地球自转和时间变化的影响，以及人类活动产生的温室气体对地球环境的重大影响。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Here’s what’s happening: As the planet heats up, ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting, and this water from the polar regions is flowing into the world’s oceans at the equator (赤道), which is changing the Earth’s shape and slowing its speed of rotation. Thus, as the Earth is turning more slowly, the days are getting longer, although only minimally, on the order of a few milliseconds a day. But it’s potentially enough to affect GPS, communications and even space travel. (以下是正在发生的事情：随着地球变暖，格陵兰岛和南极洲的冰盖正在融化，来自极地地区的这些水正在流入赤道附近的世界海洋，这正在改变地球的形状并减缓其自转速度。因此，随着地球自转速度变慢，白昼正在变长，尽管只是极其微小地变长，每天大约几毫秒。但这可能足以影响全球定位系统、通信甚至太空旅行。)”可知，地球自转细微的变化对全球定位、通信及太空旅行也会产生影响，即千里之堤，溃于蚁穴。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Climate scientist Vincent Humphrey of the University of Zurich, who was not involved in the 2021 study nor the new research, previously explained how more water at the equator affects how fast the Earth spins (旋转). He compared it to a ‘skater spinning on the ice’. ‘If they hold their arms out, their spinning is slower, but if they bring them into their body, then they speed up.’ The same thing happens to the Earth. (苏黎世大学的气候科学家文森特·汉弗莱（Vincent Humphrey）没有参与2021年的研究，也没有参与这项新研究，他此前解释了赤道上更多的水如何影响地球自转的速度。他将其比作“在冰上旋转的滑冰者”。“如果他们伸出手臂，他们的旋转会变慢，但如果他们把手臂带进身体，那么他们就会加速。”同样的事情也发生在地球上。)”可知，提到Vincent Humphrey 是通过将地球自转与滑冰者旋转类比，使研究发现更易于理解。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Another cause of the Earth’s rotational slowdown is tidal friction, which is caused by the moon, according to a statement from ETH Zurich. However, the new research comes to a surprising conclusion: ‘If humans continue to produce more greenhouse gases and the Earth warms up accordingly, this would finally have a greater influence on the Earth’s rotational speed than the effect of the moon, which has determined the increase in the length of the day for billions of years.’ (苏黎世联邦理工学院的一份声明称，地球自转速度减慢的另一个原因是潮汐摩擦，这是由月球引起的。然而，这项新研究得出了一个令人惊讶的结论：“如果人类继续产生更多的温室气体，地球相应地变暖，这最终将对地球自转速度产生比月球更大的影响，而数十亿年来，月球一直决定着一天时间的增加。”)”最后一段提到如果人类继续产生更多温室气体，地球相应变暖，这将对地球自转速度产生比月球更大的影响，所以人们应该采取措施减少温室气体。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“A new scientific study suggests that global warming is changing the rotation (旋转) of the Earth and is also increasing the length of day at an ‘unprecedented’ rate. (一项新的科学研究表明，全球变暖正在改变地球的旋转，并且还以“前所未有的”速度增加白昼的长度。)”及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了全球变暖使地球自转速度减慢，日子变长。B项“Global Warming Makes Days Longer (全球变暖使白昼变长)”最能概括全文，故选B项。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$