专题05阅读理解新闻报道-2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期末复习专项突破精题精选（人教版2019）

专题05阅读理解新闻报道 （一） （23-24高二上·河北保定·期末）Now aged 42, Chris is from Werder in northeast Germany, a town deeply rooted in tradition. He wanted to be a designer from an early age. In 2009, while studying at the famous Domus Academy in Milan, he befriended his classmate Zhang Lei. “So when I met Zhang Lei in Milan, we became friends very fast. He taught me a lot about his vision in design and also about his cultural background. This was a very interesting experience for me.” Zhang Lei, a native of China's city of Tianjin, furthered his studies in Milan after graduating from Zhejiang University. United by their shared passion for art and design, Chris and Zhang formed a lasting friendship. “Zhang Lei influenced me quite a lot because he taught me about his culture. Before, I was never in touch with Asian culture, so he kind of taught me a lot about Asian and especially Chinese culture. So for me, when I saw the umbrella, it was clearly a traditional Chinese artwork.” Chris experimented with the idea of reshaping structure and form to create a chair by drawing from the technique used to craft umbrella frames, perfected by the paper mache (混凝纸浆) technique. 2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair. “Piao pretty much means floating and lightness, so we used the material paper for our chair, which is a very light and weightless material. Also, the edge of our product keeps it very open and light. So Piao reflects this idea very well.” Piao received global attention because of its material innovation. Its paper is comprised of tough fibers. Using this paper, which was originally used for Yuhang oilpaper umbrella canopies (伞面), to create a strong chair was a bold experiment. 1．What led to their long-lasting friendship? A．Their similar personality. B．Their different cultural backgrounds. C．Their love for art and design. D．Their common interesting experiences. 2．How did Chris create “Piao”? A．He combined the technique of making umbrella frames with the paper. B．He drew inspiration from the techniques of making paper. C．He recycled some oil-paper umbrellas for the chair's frame. D．He named the chair after the structure of a Chinese character. 3．Which of the following can best describe Chris? A．Open and humorous. B．Thoughtful and creative. C．Considerate and confident. D．Adventurous and innovative. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Chris' early life in Werder, Germany. B．The friendship between Chris and Zhang Lei. C．The design process and inspiration behind “Piao”. D．The cultural exchange between Europe and Asia. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了2012年，在著名的米兰设计周上，纸椅“飘”首次公开亮相，介绍了背后的设计心路、理念和灵感来源。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Zhang Lei, a native of China's city of Tianjin, furthered his studies in Milan after graduating from Zhejiang University. United by their shared passion for art and design, Chris and Zhang formed a lasting friendship.(张雷是中国天津人，从浙江大学毕业后在米兰继续深造。由于对艺术和设计的共同热情，Chris和张雷结下了长久的友谊。)”可知，Chris和张雷之间长久的友谊是由他们对艺术和设计的共同热爱所促成的。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Chris experimented with the idea of reshaping structure and form to create a chair by drawing from the technique used to craft umbrella frames, perfected by the paper mache (混凝纸浆) technique. 2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair.(Chris尝试了重塑结构和形状的想法，他借鉴了制作雨伞框架的技术，并通过混凝纸浆技术进行了完善。2012年，在著名的米兰设计周上，纸椅“飘”首次公开亮相。)”可知，Chris结合了制作伞架的技术和纸张来创作“飘”这款椅子。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段““Zhang Lei influenced me quite a lot because he taught me about his culture. Before, I was never in touch with Asian culture, so he kind of taught me a lot about Asian and especially Chinese culture. So for me, when I saw the umbrella, it was clearly a traditional Chinese artwork.” Chris experimented with the idea of reshaping structure and form to create a chair by drawing from the technique used to craft umbrella frames, perfected by the paper mache (混凝纸浆) technique. 2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair.(“张雷对我影响很大，因为他教会了我他的文化。以前，我从来没有接触过亚洲文化，所以他教了我很多亚洲文化，尤其是中国文化。所以对我来说，当我看到这把伞时，它显然是一件中国传统艺术品。”Chris尝试了重塑结构和形状的想法，他借鉴了制作雨伞框架的技术，并通过混凝纸浆技术进行了完善。2012年，在著名的米兰设计周上，纸椅“飘”首次公开亮相。)”可知，Chris在米兰学习期间，受到同学张雷的文化影响，开始探索和设计新的东西。他尝试使用制作雨伞框架的技术来重新设计椅子的结构和形状，最终创造了“飘”这款独特的纸椅，并因此赢得了米兰家具展的奖项。因此Chris具有勇于尝试新事物的精神和对创新的追求。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair.( 2012年，在著名的米兰设计周上，纸椅“飘”首次公开亮相。它结合了非凡的稳定性和精美的设计，在米兰卫星家具展上获得了最高奖。)”以及全文内容可知，文章首先介绍了Chris的早年生活和他在米兰Domus Academy的学习经历，以及他与同学张雷的友谊。但随后，文章的重点转向了Chris如何受到张雷的启发，利用中国传统的油纸伞制作工艺来设计并创造出“飘”纸椅，并详细介绍了这个设计过程和“飘”的特点。故选C。 （二） （23-24高二上·江苏盐城·期末）This summer we witnessed interview teams at the North Pole wearing short sleeve shirts due to the warm weather. A study published on Aug 29 revealed more concerning issues in the supposedly coldest area of the world. Zombie ice from a massive Greenland ice sheet was confirmed to be melting, which would eventually raise global sea levels by at least 10 inches (27 centimeters) on its own, reported Associated Press (AP). Zombie ice is the kind of ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice but is no longer getting fed by larger glaciers. Since glaciers are getting less snow to make up for the amount of ice melted, once the zombie ice is melted, it cannot be re-formed. Scientists decided to look at the balance of the ice. In perfect equilibrium (平衡), snow in the mountains of Greenland flows down and thickens the sides of glaciers, balancing out what’s melting on the edges, according to AP. But in the last few decades, there is less refill and more melting, creating an imbalance. Study co-author William Colgan at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland told AP that 3.3 percent of Greenland’s total ice volume will melt eventually. “Starying would be a good phrase” for what’s happening to the ice, Colgan added. With a great number of natural resources buried under the earth, areas of melted ice revealed treasures that attracted the world’s richest men. According to CNN, in early August, there was a “treasure hunt” in Greenland. Billionaires, including Bill Gates and others, financially backed KoBold Metals, a US-based mineral exploration company, to explore the rare metals under the glaciers in Greenland. The company told CNN that since there were enough minerals to power hundreds of millions of electric vehicles, the critical resource is capable of powering the green energy transition. While investors are taking advantage of global warming, experts express their concerns that the mineral exploration is likely to worsen the local environment, running out of the world’s resources at a faster rate. 5．What do we know about zombie ice? A．It’s made up by nearby glaciers. B．It’s independent from large glaciers. C．It will melt away from the ice cap. D．It has increased sea levels by 10 inches. 6．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Why more zombie ice can’t be created. B．How zombie ice was formed in the past. C．What the melting of zombie ice can lead to. D．How zombie ice functions in the ecosystem. 7．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 imply? A．The ice has brought about starvation. B．The ice is refilled more than before. C．The ice is becoming gradually thinner. D．The ice has been good to skate on. 8．What’s the main purpose of the article? A．To explain a natural phenomenon. B．To comment on the “treasure hunt”. C．To call for environmental protection D．To report on the melting zombie ice. 【答案】5．C 6．A 7．C 8．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了格陵兰岛冰原的一块僵尸冰即将从大冰原脱离并融化。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Zombie ice from a massive Greenland ice sheet was confirmed to be melting, which would eventually raise global sea levels by at least 10 inches (27 centimeters) on its own, reported Associated Press (AP).(据美联社报道，来自格陵兰岛巨大冰原的僵尸冰被证实正在融化，这最终将使全球海平面上升至少10英寸(27厘米))”以及第二段第一句话“Zombie ice is the kind of ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by larger glaciers.(僵尸冰是指仍然附着在较厚的冰层上，但不再从较大的冰川中获得营养的冰)”可知，僵尸冰是指仍然附在较厚的冰层上，但不再从较大的冰川中获得营养的冰。由此推知，僵尸冰一旦从较大的冰原中脱离，将会融化。故选C项。 6．主旨大意题。根据文章第三段内容“Scientists decided to look at the balance of the ice. In perfect equilibrium (平衡), snow in the mountains of Greenland flows down and thickens the sides of glaciers, balancing out what’s melting on the edges, according to AP. But in the last few decades, there is less refill and more melting, creating an imbalance.(科学家决定研究冰的平衡。据美联社报道，在完美平衡的情况下，格陵兰山区的积雪会流下来，使冰川侧面变厚，平衡边缘融化的冰川。但在过去的几十年里，补充量减少，融化量增加，造成了不平衡)”和第二段中“Since glaciers are getting less snow to make up for the amount of ice melted, once the zombie ice is melted, it cannot be re-formed.(由于冰川正在减少积雪来弥补融化的冰量，一旦僵尸冰融化，就无法重新形成)”可知，第二段指出僵尸冰融化，就无法重新形成，接着第三段解释了其原因——积雪留下来，平衡边远融化的冰川，但是在过去的几十年里，补充量减少，融化量增加，所以没有更多的僵尸冰，由此可知，第三段主要介绍了为什么不能制造更多的僵尸冰。故选A项。 7．词句猜测题。根据第四段中划线短语上文“Study co-author William Colgan at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland told AP that 3.3 percent of Greenland’s total ice volume will melt eventually. (研究合著者、丹麦和格陵兰地质调查局的威廉·科尔根 (William Colgan) 告诉美联社，格陵兰岛总冰量的3.3%最终将融化)”可知，总冰量的 3.3% 最终将融化。由此推知，冰层正在逐渐变薄。划线短语“for what’s happening to the ice,(冰发生的事情)”指的是“僵尸冰融化会导致冰层正在逐渐变薄”。故选C。 8．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是文章第一段“Zombie ice from a massive Greenland ice sheet was confirmed to be molting, which would eventually raise global sea levels by at least 10 inches (27 centimeters) on its own, reported Associated Press (AP).(据美联社报道，来自格陵兰岛冰原的僵尸冰被证实正在蜕皮，这最终将使全球海平面上升至少10英寸(27厘米))”可知，文章主要报道了格陵兰岛冰原的一块僵尸冰即将从大冰原脱离并融化。由此推知，作者写本文的目的是为了报道僵尸冰的融化。故选D项。 （三） （23-24高二上·浙江杭州·期末）Several security guards of residential compounds in Beijing and workers were seen shoveling snow and some parked vehicles were covered by thick overnight snow. The first snowfall of winter arrived in Beijing early Monday, covering the Chinese capital with a mantle (披风) of white overnight and plunging (使……下降) the city into freezing temperatures, with even colder weather coming this week in northern China. Snowfall reached 5.8 mm on average by early Monday, with the highest snowfall of 10.2 mm recorded in Fangshan district, Beijing Meteorological (气象的) Service data showed. Beijing typically sees its first snow of the season between late November and February, or even none at all. More snowfall is expected this week, with temperatures seen further sliding to as low as -20°Celsius. The Chinese capital last saw such similarly extremely cold weather on Jan. 7, 2021, when the temperature dropped to -19.6℃. The cold snap (寒潮) in Beijing this week, compared with the autumn-like conditions a week ago, mirrored the sharp swings in temperatures recently. In October, Beijing experienced one of its warmest Octobers in decades in a year of weather extremes. On Monday, the government warned of road icing in large parts of the city of nearly 22 million, with authorities shutting some expressways or partially closing sections. By 10 a. m. local time, 62 out of a few hundred flights had been cancelled at the Beijing Capital Airport. Railway authorities enforced speed limits on lines connecting Beijing and Guangzhou in southern China, causing delays in some passenger trains. By 7 a. m. Monday, more than 180 bus routes in Beijing had been suspended. The official Beijing Daily reported that vegetable stocks were enough, hitting this year’s highest daily market volume of 23,800 tons, as merchants stocked up (备货) ahead of time. Huang, a Beijing resident working in the internet sector, said the snow in Beijing came early. “Normally, it doesn’t snow until the Spring Festival,” Huang said, referring to the start of the Lunar New Year, which typically falls in January or February. 9．Which of the following is not used to show the seriousness of the snowfall in paragraph? A．By listing out numbers. B．By illustrating a viewpoint. C．By citing data from the authority. D．By making comparisons. 10．What contrast in weather conditions did Beijing experience as mentioned in the article? A．From hot summers to mild winters. B．From dry conditions to heavy rainfall. C．From autumn-like conditions to a sudden coldness. D．From constant snow to unexpectedly warm temperatures. 11．Which of the following word is close to the meaning of “enforced” in paragraph 4? A．introduced B．obeyed C．happened D．improved 12．What positive measure did merchants in Beijing take in anticipation of the snowfall? A．Organized community support groups. B．Increased storage of essential supplies. C．Created emergency shelters for the homeless. D．Offered discounts and sales to boost business. 【答案】9．B 10．C 11．A 12．B 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了周一凌晨，中国首都北京迎来了冬季第一场降雪，一夜之间，北京被大雪覆盖，气温降至冰点。本周，中国北方的天气将更加寒冷。文章解释了此次降温的特别之处、影响以及人们的应对方法。 9．推理判断题。根据第二段“Snowfall reached 5.8 mm on average by early Monday, with the highest snowfall of 10.2 mm recorded in Fangshan district, Beijing Meteorological (气象的) Service data showed. Beijing typically sees its first snow of the season between late November and February, or even none at all. More snowfall is expected this week, with temperatures seen further sliding to as low as -20°Celsius. The Chinese capital last saw such similarly extremely cold weather on Jan. 7, 2021, when the temperature dropped to -19.6℃.(据北京气象局数据显示，周一凌晨，平均降雪量达到5.8毫米，房山区降雪量最大，达到10.2毫米。北京通常在11月下旬至次年2月之间迎来冬季的第一场雪，甚至根本不下雪。预计本周将有更多降雪，气温将进一步下降至零下20摄氏度。中国首都北京上一次出现如此极端寒冷的天气是在2021年1月7日，当时气温降至零下19.6摄氏度)”可知，文章运用了列数字、引用权威的数据和比较，“说明观点”没有被用来表示降雪的严重性。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据第三段“The cold snap (寒潮) in Beijing this week, compared with the autumn-like conditions a week ago, mirrored the sharp swings in temperatures recently. In October, Beijing experienced one of its warmest Octobers in decades in a year of weather extremes.(本周北京的寒流，与一周前类似秋天的天气相比，反映了最近气温的急剧波动。今年10月，北京经历了几十年来最温暖的10月之一)”可知，北京的天气条件不同之处在于从秋天般的天气到突然的寒冷。故选C。 11．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“speed limits on lines connecting Beijing and Guangzhou in southern China, causing delays in some passenger trains”可知，客运列车延误是因为铁路部门对连接北京和广州的铁路实施了限速，故划线词意思是“实施”。故选A。 12．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The official Beijing Daily reported that vegetable stocks were enough, hitting this year’s highest daily market volume of 23,800 tons, as merchants stocked up (备货) ahead of time.(官方的《北京日报》报道称，由于商家提前囤货，蔬菜库存充足，达到今年最高的每日市场成交量23800吨)”可知，面对降雪，北京的商家增加了必需品的储存。故选B。 （四） （22-23高二上·安徽芜湖·期末）When Frank Herbert ordered pizza from Pizza Huts, he was surprised that Judit, at such an old age, worked as a delivery driver. That's when the 89-year-old man first came into the sight of the Herbert family. Judit Newey started delivering pizza in Roy, Utah, to help pay the bills, as his social security benefits (社会保障金) weren't enough to live on. From the moment the Herberts heard him say, “Hello, are you looking for some pizza," Judit found his way into their hearts! Ever since that day, whenever they place an order, they ask for Judit personally. It didn't take long for them to begin recording their sweet meetings and share them on TikTok, which is how thousands of other people fell in love with Judit. Still, his fans couldn't help but wonder why someone at his age was working so hard—question the Herbert family was asking themselves too. They spoke with Judit, and when they found out he works 30 hours a week to make ends meet, they decided to collect donations to make his life easier. They figured anything would help, but the total sum which is up to $12,000 really surprised them! In September, the couple decided to switch things up by showing up at Judit's door with a couple of gifts. First, they surprised him with a cute cartoon shirt of himself holding a pizza box. Then they revealed the surprising act of generosity that brought him to tears! They explained that they had rallied their TikTok community to support him, and while he's not entirely sure what the platform is, he couldn't be more thankful. “How do ever say thank you? I don't know what to say, "he told them. "I don't know what to say, except thank you." The Herberts insisted they were just the messengers. It was his fans who made the wonderful gift possible. Plus, the way they see it, they're just repaying Judit for his kindness. 13．What did Judit Newey mean by saying "Hello, are you looking for some pizza,"? A．He was selling pizza. B．He was delivering pizza. C．The Herberts were making the order. D．The Herberts lost some pizza. 14．Why does Judit Newey have to deliver pizza at such an old age of 89? A．To help people in need. B．To raise money for the poor. C．To volunteer in a charity. D．To make his living. 15．What can be inferred from the text? A．The money the Herberts raised was beyond their expectations. B．The Herberts asked TikTok for help to record their meeting. C．Judit was very thankful because of the support from TikTok. D．Judit worked 30 hours a week to afford his social security benefits. 16．Which of the following can best describe the Herberts? A．Helpful and warmhearted. B．Optimistic and wise. C．Generous and hardworking. D．Kind and talented. 【答案】13．B 14．D 15．A 16．A 【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了一家人给一个89岁、但仍然在工作的老人筹钱帮助他的故事。 13．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When Frank Herbert ordered pizza from Pizza Huts, he was surprised that Judit, at such an old age, worked as a delivery driver.”（当弗兰克赫伯特从必胜客订购披萨时，他很惊讶朱迪特在这么大的年纪还当了送货司机。）可知，Judit Newey通过说“你好，你在找披萨吗?”说明他在送披萨。故选B项。 14．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Judit Newey started delivering pizza in Roy, Utah, to help pay the bills, as his social security benefits（社会保障金）weren't enough to live on.”（Judit Newey 开始在犹他州罗伊市送披萨，以帮助支付账单，因为他的社会保障福利不足以维持生计。）可知，仅靠社会保障金，他不足以生存，所以他需要去送披萨。故选D项。 15．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“They figured anything would help, but the total sum which is up to $12,000 really surprised them!”（他们认为任何事情都会有所帮助，但高达12,000美元的总金额确实让他们感到惊讶！）可知，他们筹的钱超出了他们的预期。故选A项。 16．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Ever since that day, whenever they place an order, they ask for Judit personally.”（从那天起，每当他们下订单时，他们都会亲自要求朱迪特。）可知，这家人很热心，每次都找Judit Newey送外卖，通过这样的方式来帮助他。根据文章第三段“Then they revealed the surprising act of generosity that brought him to tears!”（然后他们揭示了让他流泪的令人惊讶的慷慨行为！）可知，这家人慷慨地筹钱给他，对他很有帮助。故选A项。 （五） （23-24高二上·福建南平·期末）It’s possible that Chris Raven is the only person in the UK making baroque flutes (长笛). But far from having a lifetime of making instruments behind him, he started out at 70, after decades working in IT. He turns 80 in a month. Yet, in childhood, he loved woodwork. As he says: “You can plant a seed in a child’s mind. And the seed stays.” Raven grew up in a musical household, in Chelmsford, Essex. Raven played the flute until he lost interest as a teenager. But he rediscovered his love of the instrument in his 40s when he won lessons at his daughter’s school fundraiser. Twenty years ago, he founded a flute choir. It was after his mother died that he found his old school reports in his parents’ desk. But when he read his old reports he was taken aback: “The two subjects that I did consistently well at-which nobody seemed to spot at the time-were music and woodwork.” he says. “I made stuff as a child and I was good at it.” Rather than feeling minded to look back and wonder if he might have made different career decisions, Raven’s discovery was more a case of him noticing his gift, he says. About 10 years ago, Raven signed up for an Irish flute-making workshop, followed by a baroque flute-making workshop. He cleared out the garage of the home, and equipped it with various tools to make flutes. His childhood passion “was revived” in baroque flutes and flute boxes. “It’s been all-consuming,” he says. He spends at least four days a week “on my own in the workshop”. “Flute making, and box making, is not a living so much as a hobby,” says Raven. “I feel real passion and more creation about a new design.” 17．How long has Raven been a flute maker? A．For his whole life. B．Since ten years ago. C．Since his childhood. D．For several decades. 18．How did Raven’s old school reports influence him? A．They awoke his hidden talent. B．They led him to a wrong career. C．They brought back old memories. D．They made him feel Mom’s love. 19．What can be inferred about Raven from the last two paragraphs? A．He feels stuck in his career. B．He works for an Irish workshop. C．He gets some helpers in his work. D．He unites his two passions after 70. 20．Which can be the best title for the text? A．A Popular Flute Maker B．Raven’s Lifelong Hobbies C．A New Start after Retirement D．Music-Raven’s Childhood Love 【答案】17．B 18．A 19．D 20．C 【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要讲述80岁的拉文在70岁的时候开始重新喜欢上了长笛制作和盒子制作。 17．细节理解题。根据第一段“It’s possible that Chris Raven is the only person in the UK making baroque flutes (长笛). But far from having a lifetime of making instruments behind him, he started out at 70, after decades working in IT. He turns 80 in a month. (克里斯·拉文可能是英国唯一一个制作巴洛克长笛的人。但在IT行业工作了几十年后，他从70岁开始工作，一个月后就满80岁了)”可知，拉文是从10年前，即70岁的时候，开始制作巴洛克长笛的。故选B。 18．细节理解题。根据第三段“It was after his mother died that he found his old school reports in his parents’ desk. But when he read his old reports he was taken aback: “The two subjects that I did consistently well at-which nobody seemed to spot at the time-were music and woodwork.” he says. “I made stuff as a child and I was good at it.” Rather than feeling minded to look back and wonder if he might have made different career decisions, Raven’s discovery was more a case of him noticing his gift, he says. (在他母亲去世后，他在父母的桌子上发现了他的旧成绩单。但当他读到以前的成绩单时，他大吃一惊：“我一直做得很好的两个科目是音乐和木制品，当时似乎没有人发现。”他说。“我小时候就做过东西，而且我很擅长。”他说，拉文的发现更多的是因为他注意到了自己的天赋，而不是想回过头来思考自己是否做出了不同的职业决定)”可知，拉文以前学校的成绩单唤醒了他隐藏的天赋。故选A。 19．推理判断题。根据第四段“About 10 years ago, Raven signed up for an Irish flute-making workshop, followed by a baroque flute-making workshop. He cleared out the garage of the home, and equipped it with various tools to make flutes. His childhood passion “was revived” in baroque flutes and flute boxes. (大约10年前，Raven报名参加了爱尔兰长笛制作工作室，随后又参加了巴洛克长笛制作工作室。他清理了家里的车库，并为它配备了各种制作长笛的工具。他的童年激情在巴洛克长笛和长笛盒中“复活”了)”和最后一段““It’s been all-consuming,” he says. He spends at least four days a week “on my own in the workshop”. “Flute making, and box making, is not a living so much as a hobby,” says Raven. “I feel real passion and more creation about a new design.”(“这一切都很消耗，”他说。他每周至少有四天是“我一个人在车间里”度过的。拉文说：“长笛制作和盒子制作与其说是一种生活，不如说是一项爱好。我对一个新的设计感到真正的激情和更多的创造力。”)”可推知，拉文在10年前也就是70岁的时候，他将对长笛制作和盒子制作两种激情结合在一起。故选D。 20．主旨大意题。根据第一段“It’s possible that Chris Raven is the only person in the UK making baroque flutes (长笛). But far from having a lifetime of making instruments behind him, he started out at 70, after decades working in IT. He turns 80 in a month. (克里斯·拉文可能是英国唯一一个制作巴洛克长笛的人。但在IT行业工作了几十年后，他从70岁开始工作，一个月后就满80岁了)”可知，这篇文章主要讲述80岁的拉文在70岁的时候开始重新喜欢上了长笛制作和盒子制作。由此可知，C选项“退休后的新开始”适合作本文最佳标题。故选C。 （六） （22-23高二上·江西南昌·期末）Gong Linna, well-known Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods to practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23. The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion (暗指) to the classical poem Li Sao(离骚), “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.” “It’s arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots,” Gong says. To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist, Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to introduce her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music. Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The children’s passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, “When singing, they are completely absorbed in the music. Music brings light and richness to one’s spiritual world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music.” Lu Yueming, instructor of the school’s art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong’s instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.” Lu Yueming, instructor of the school’s art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong’s instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.” “Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them,” Lao Luo, Gong’s husband said proudly. “It’s a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture.” With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems. Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence. 21．Why is the song Search High and Low arranged at the concert? A．Because Gong is a famous Chinese musician. B．Because people are expected to search their roots. C．Because Gong’s music teaching method is practical. D．Because Gong wants to introduce her music teaching method. 22．What should the popularization of Chinese music depend on according to Gong? A．Music academies. B．The support of the government. C．Primary and secondary schools. D．Famous musicians across the country. 23．What is Gong’s vision in music? A．She will train more children to study abroad. B．She will perform more concerts to promote Chinese music. C．She will help children learn about the beauty of various types of music. D．She will write more songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems. 24．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Creating Music Makes You Confident B．Gong Linna — Chinese Folk Music Instructor C．Music Education Helps Gain Cultural Confidence D．Chinese Music: Development, Instruments 【答案】21．B 22．C 23．D 24．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。本文主要介绍了著名音乐家龚琳娜在北京大学附属中学的音乐会和音乐教学方法。她认为中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学，并将继续创作基于中国民间音乐或古诗的歌曲，让孩子们更好地了解中国音乐之美，从而拥有文化自信心。 21．推理判断题。根据第二段中“The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion (暗指) to the classical poem Li Sao (离骚), “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.” “It’s arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots,” Gong says.(音乐会的第一首歌“Search High and Low”暗指古典诗词《离骚》，“前路漫漫。我要到处寻找。”龚说：“这首歌被安排由所有的表演者来演唱，这表明我们都应该上下寻找自己的根。”)” 可知，这首歌曲是暗指《离骚》中的经典诗句，“前路漫漫其修远兮，吾将上下而求索。”，它被安排在音乐会的开头，旨在让人们“寻根”。故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. (龚认为，中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学，而不是音乐学院。)”可知，龚认为中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学而不是音乐学院。故选C。 23．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.(凭借国际化的视野，龚将继续以中国民间音乐或古诗为基础创作歌曲。)”可知，龚的愿景是继续写一些基于中国民间音乐或古诗的歌曲。故选D。 24．主旨大意题。根据首段“Gong Linna, well-known Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods to practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.( 5月23日，在北京大学附中寻根实践音乐会暨音乐节上，中国著名音乐家、中国新艺术音乐创始人龚琳娜首次将自己的音乐教学方法付诸实践。)”以及通读全文，本文主要介绍了著名音乐家龚琳娜在北京大学附属中学的音乐会和音乐教学方法。她认为中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学，并将继续创作基于中国民间音乐或古诗的歌曲，让孩子们更好地了解中国音乐之美，从而拥有文化自信心。C选项“Music Education Helps Gain Cultural Confidence(音乐教育有助于获得文化自信)”概括文章主旨，符合标题。故选C。 （七） （23-24高二上·山东威海·期末）On January 14, 2006, Ben Keene received an email that changed his life. He had just taken a sip of hot tea when the message popped up, and Keene did a double-take at the subject line: “A TRIBE IS WANTED”. From there, Ben co-founded Tribewanted, an eco-friendly sustainable community existing in the virtual world of the internet and on an actual desert island at the same time. With huge media interest, the courageous and bold idea could have had enormous consequences for tourism. The idea behind Tribewanted was to recruit (招募) a group of similar people online before heading to the Fijian Island of Vorovoro to build a sustainable community alongside the local native tribe. The idea was swept along with a flood of interest, with the island lease (租约) was secured, the virtual community sprung to life. All major decisions on the island were voted on by an online tribe that anyone around the world could join. The idea was so exciting that the journey was turned into a 5 part BBC series “Paradise or Bust” and a book, Tribewanted. Ben spent 10 years building and expanding Tribewanted beyond the crowdfunded sustainable-tourism villages on an island in Fiji, to a beach in Sierra Leone and a farm in Umbria. He faced challenges including a fire sweeping through the island in the first week of the project, a military coup (政变), and a hurricane that threatened to destroy the emerging village. Online disagreements also made decision making hard and pushed the project to the edge. The project survived, and for a while, thrived. From there Ben joined Escape the City, a global community with the mission to help one million people to do work that matters to them and the world, inspiring thousands of talented career changers and ambitious businessmen to take the leap and launch their ideas into the world. Ben led the Escape school team for 5 years, and became a business advisor and guider at Virgin Startup, and Zinc. Ben has supported and guided thousands of people to set up impactful businesses on a limited budget. 25．What is Tribewanted? A．A voting software. B．An island adventure project. C．An employment plan. D．An eco-community in virtual and real worlds. 26．Which phrase may best replace the underlined “sprung to life”? A．passed on. B．came into being. C．got involved. D．struggled to survive. 27．What might be Ben’s intention of joining Escape the City? A．To seek funds for his Tribewanted. B．To call for investment in remote islands. C．To support people to launch influential businesses. D．To help ambitious businessmen to change careers. 28．In which column can you read this text? A．Inspiring people. B．Connected lives. C．Inventive solutions. D．Global business. 【答案】25．D 26．B 27．C 28．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是Ben Keene建立了Tribewanted，这是一个生态友好的可持续社区，同时存在于互联网的虚拟世界和一个实际的荒岛上以及他加入的Escape the City，也说明了这两个社区的影响。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段“From there, Ben co-founded Tribewanted, an eco-friendly sustainable community existing in the virtual world of the internet and on an actual desert island at the same time.(在那里，本与人共同创立了Tribewanted，这是一个生态友好的可持续社区，同时存在于互联网的虚拟世界和一个实际的荒岛上。)”可知，Tribewanted是一个虚拟和现实世界的生态社区。故选D。 26．词句猜测题。根据第四段“The idea was swept along with a flood of interest, with the island lease (租约) was secured(这个想法引起了人们的兴趣，随着岛屿租赁的确定)”可知，在引起了人们的兴趣，确定了岛屿租赁之后，这个虚拟社区开始活跃起来，划线短语sprung to life的意思是“开始产生，开始活跃起来”，和came into being意思相近，故选B。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“From there Ben joined Escape the City, a global community with the mission to help one million people to do work that matters to them and the world, inspiring thousands of talented career changers and ambitious businessmen to take the leap and launch their ideas into the world. Ben led the Escape school team for 5 years, and became a business advisor and guider at Virgin Startup, and Zinc. Ben has supported and guided thousands of people to set up impactful businesses on a limited budget.(从那里，Ben加入了Escape the City，这是一个全球性的社区，其使命是帮助一百万人做对他们和世界都重要的工作，激励成千上万有才华的职业转换者和雄心勃勃的商人迈出飞跃，将他们的想法发布到世界上。Ben领导Escape school团队5年，并成为Virgin Startup和Zinc的商业顾问和指导。Ben支持并指导了成千上万的人在有限的预算下建立了有影响力的企业。)”可知，本加入Escape the City的目的是支持人们创办有影响力的企业。故选C。 28．推理判断题。根据第三段“The idea behind Tribewanted was to recruit (招募) a group of similar people online before heading to the Fijian Island of Vorovoro to build a sustainable community alongside the local native tribe.(Tribewanted的想法是在网上招募一群相似的人，然后前往斐济的Vorovoro岛，与当地土著部落一起建立一个可持续发展的社区。)”和最后一段“From there Ben joined Escape the City, a global community with the mission to help one million people to do work that matters to them and the world, inspiring thousands of talented career changers and ambitious businessmen to take the leap and launch their ideas into the world.(从那里，Ben加入了Escape the City，这是一个全球性的社区，其使命是帮助一百万人做对他们和世界都重要的工作，激励成千上万有才华的职业转换者和雄心勃勃的商人迈出飞跃，将他们的想法发布到世界上。)”可知，本文主要讲的是Ben Keene建立了Tribewanted，这是一个生态友好的可持续社区，同时存在于互联网的虚拟世界和一个实际的荒岛上以及他加入的Escape the City，这两个社区对人都有激励作用，因此本文可以在鼓舞人们的栏目读到。故选A。 （八） （23-24高二上·河南南阳·期末）A special spelling event called “The Big Dictation” took place in the famous Champs-Elyseés street of Paris. The event was organized by a writer named Rachid Santaki, who is often called “Monsieur Dictee”, or “Mr. Dictation”. He came up with the idea of large groups of people participating in dictations (听写) back in 2013, thinking it could help people in France get better at reading and writing. Over 50,000 people applied to join in the special spelling event. In the end, around 5,000 people, aged 10 to 90, were chosen to take part. A large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous monument (纪念碑), the Arc de Triomphe. Three celebrities were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. A total of 1,779 desks were set up in the street to be used in each of three different dictation sessions, each of which had a different theme, including classic French literature, contemporary French literature, and writing about sports. Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.” Even adults found it hard, reporting that it caused “stress and worry”. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes. The organizer said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right, but something that could bring people together. Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the Guinness record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. It’s not clear if the event on the Champs-Elysees managed to beat the record. But even if it didn’t, The Big Dictation will be remembered by the people of Paris for a long time. 29．What was Rachid Santaki’s purpose in setting up “The Big Dictation”? A．To advertise Champs-Elysees street. B．To provide a platform to show citizens’ talents. C．To promote people’s reading and writing ability. D．To collect money for charity. 30．What did the event site look like? A．An outdoor classroom. B．A huge culture museum. C．A great exhibition of books. D．A large celebrity meet-and-greet. 31．What do most participants think of the dictation? A．Interesting. B．Challenging. C．Impractical. D．Rewarding. 32．What can we learn about the event from the last paragraph? A．It left a deep impression on the Parisians. B．It set up a new Guinness record on dictation. C．It got fewer than 1,473 participants eventually. D．It aimed to attract people worldwide. 【答案】29．C 30．A 31．B 32．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一个在巴黎香榭丽舍大街举行的特殊拼写活动“The Big Dictation”。 29．细节理解题。根据第一段“He came up with the idea of large groups of people participating in dictations (听写) back in 2013, thinking it could help people in France get better at reading and writing.(早在2013年，他就提出了让一大群人参与听写的想法，认为这可以帮助法国人提高阅读和写作水平)”可知，Rachid Santaki创立“The Big Dictation”的目的是提高人们的阅读和写作能力。故选C项。 30．细节理解题。根据第三段“A large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous monument (纪念碑), the Arc de Triomphe. Three celebrities were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. A total of 1,779 desks were set up in the street to be used in each of three different dictation sessions, each of which had a different theme, including classic French literature, contemporary French literature, and writing about sports.(在著名的凯旋门纪念碑附近，人们竖起了一块巨大的“黑板”。三位名人在那里扮演老师的角色，大声朗读听写的课文。在街上总共设置了1779张桌子，用于三种不同的听写会话，每种会话都有不同的主题，包括经典法国文学，当代法国文学和关于体育的写作)”可知，活动现场是一个户外教室。故选A项。 31．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.” Even adults found it hard, reporting that it caused “stress and worry”. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes.(10岁的Samson认为听写太快，他无法完成。另一个年轻的学生也同意。“这不可能!”他说。“听写是给成年人设置的。”即使是成年人也觉得这很难，他们说这会带来“压力和担忧”。一位退休妇女很高兴自己只犯了两个错误)”可知，大多数参与者认为听写具有挑战性。故选B项。 32．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The organizer said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right, but something that could bring people together. Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the Guinness record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. It’s not clear if the event on the Champs-Elysees managed to beat the record. But even if it didn’t, The Big Dictation will be remembered by the people of Paris for a long time.(组织者说，这次活动不仅仅是要把所有的词都写对，而是要把人们聚集在一起。“大听写”的另一个目标是打破有史以来最大规模听写活动的吉尼斯纪录。此前的纪录是2018年在法国国家体育场法兰西体育场创下的，共有1473人参加。尚不清楚在香榭丽舍大街举行的这场活动是否打破了世界纪录。但即使没有，《大听写》也将被巴黎人民铭记很久)”可知，这次活动将被巴黎人民铭记很久，也就是给巴黎人留下了深刻的印象。故选A项。 （九） （23-24高二上·湖北武汉·期末）Recently, scientists have succeeded in creating the world’s first mental images of objects and landscapes from human brain activity by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, local media reported. The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday. The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields, the report said. Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity. The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers. QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind. The findings were published recently in the online edition of the international scientific journal Neural Networks. 33．Which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Scientists successfully drew the mental images of human activity. B．Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized. C．By using this AI technology, scientists could draw any object even an airplane. D．This technology has been applied widely in the world. 34．What’s the main idea of the paragraph 4? A．The conclusion of the research. B．The procedure of the research. C．The background of the research. D．The importance of the research. 35．Which of the following statements is FALSE? A．It could be used in the medical field. B．It could be used in the welfare area. C．It could be used in the development of digital devices. D．It could be used to understand the brain mechanisms of dreams. 36．What is the significance of the technology? A．To help people view a world that was invisible to the naked eye. B．To be applied in the medical fields to cure heart diseases. C．To generate AI images of objects and landscapes. D．To provide the opportunity to look into people’s mind. 【答案】33．B 34．B 35．C 36．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了科学家使用人工智能技术成功地根据人类大脑活动创建出世界上第一张物体和风景的心理图像。 33．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday.(据日本共同社周六报道，来自日本国家量子科学与技术研究院(QST)和其他组织的科学家团队能够生成豹子的粗略图像，豹子有可识别的嘴巴、耳朵和斑点图案，以及机翼上有红灯的飞机等物体)”可知，日本科学家团队绘制出了可识别的豹子的照片，可识别部位包括豹子的嘴巴、耳朵和斑点，所以“Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized.(科学家们设法拍出了可以辨认的豹子的照片)”是正确的表述。故选B项。 34．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity.(研究人员向参与者展示了1200张物体和风景的图像，并利用功能性磁共振成像分析和量化了他们的大脑信号与图像之间的关系。同样的图像被输入到生成式人工智能中，以学习它们与大脑活动的对应关系)”可知，第四段介绍了研究是如何进行的，说明了研究的步骤。故选B项。 35．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields(该技术被称为“大脑解码”，可以根据大脑活动将感知内容可视化，可以应用于医疗和福利领域)”和第五段中“The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers.(研究人员表示，这项技术可以用于通信设备的开发，并有助于了解幻觉和梦境的大脑机制)”可知，该技术可用于医疗和福利领域，可用于通信设备的开发，还可用于了解梦的大脑机制。文中并未提及“可用于数字设备的开发”，所以C项是错误表述。故选C项。 36．细节理解题。根据第六段中“QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind.(QST研究员Kei Majima说，人类已经使用显微镜和其他设备来观察肉眼看不见的世界，但他们还没有能够进入一个人的思想，并指出这是人类第一次窥视别人的思想)”可知，该技术的重要性在于它让人类第一次能够窥视别人的思想。故选D项。 （十） （23-24高二上·湖南邵阳·期末）A tech firm, Huawei, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), is set to enhance learning in Nigeria through technology. The tech company said it is also making similar efforts in other developing countries, including Bangladesh, Egypt, and Pakistan. The company made this known during the digital talent conference co-hosted by Huawei and Institute for Lifelong Learning. Huawei’s Vice President, Corporate Communications, Vicky Zhang, said the cooperation with UNESCO would enhance learning experiences in developing countries through the use of technology. “Getting the right education is often the key to success in life. As a major player in the technology sector, Huawei feels it is responsible for providing technical skills in all parts of the world, trying our best to include as many people as possible,” she said. Zhang announced that Huawei started the Seeds for the Future program, a sub-project of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent development in 2018 by signing a memorandum (备忘录) of understanding (MoU) between the firm and Nigerian Federal Government. She added that the program is expected to make significant social impact and contribution that will inspire and help students find new solutions for future ICT development and help the country develop rapidly. Director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), David Atchoarena, praised the firm for its commitment and contribution toward enhancing educators’ use of technology in developing countries. While introducing the company into the Global Alliance for Literacy(GAL), Atchoarena said, “Our rapidly changing world calls for joint efforts and strong partnerships to achieve quality education and lifelong learning for all. ” A beneficiary (受益者) of Seeds for Future Nigeria, Anthony Ugheoke, described the program as a life-changing opportunity that has opened his eyes and changed his perspectives on life, especially ICT. While thanking the firm for the opportunity, Ugheoke urged future program beneficiaries to make good use of the learning to positively impact their lives, country and continent at large. 37．What does the Seeds for the Future program belong to? A．ICT. B．MoU. C．UIL. D．GAL. 38．What was David Atchoarena’s attitude to Huawei’s program? A．Uncertain. B．Supportive. C．Alarmed. D．Disappointed. 39．How did the program benefit Anthony Ugheoke according to the last paragraph? A．It brought in high salaries. B．It affected his children positively. C．It changed his understanding of life. D．It offered books for free. 40．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．Huawei Increases Sales of Products in a Nigerian Company B．Huawei Builds a Good Relationship with a Nigerian Company C．Huawei Partners UNESCO in Technology in Nigeria D．Huawei Promotes Learning Through Technology in Nigeria 【答案】37．A 38．B 39．C 40．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了华为公司与联合国教科文组织合作，在尼日利亚实施“未来种子”计划。 37．细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“Zhang announced that Huawei started the Seeds for the Future program, a sub-project of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent development in 2018 by signing a memorandum(备忘录) of understanding (MoU) between the firm and Nigerian Federal Government.”（张宣布，华为与尼日利亚联邦政府签署了一份谅解备忘录，启动了未来种子计划，这是2018年国家信息和通信技术(ICT)人才发展的子项目。）可知，“未来种子”计划是国家信息和通信技术人才发展项目的一个子项目。故选A项。 38．推理判断题。根据第四段第一句中的“Director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning(UIL), David Atchoarena, praised the firm for its commitment and contribution toward enhancing educators’ use of technology in developing countries.”（联合国教科文组织终身学习研究所(UIL)主任David Atchoarena赞扬了该公司在促进发展中国家教育工作者使用技术方面的承诺和贡献。）可知，David Atchoarena赞扬了华为公司在促进发展中国家的教育工作者使用技术方面的投入和贡献，推断出David Atchoarena对华为公司的计划持支持的态度。故选B项。 39．细节理解题。根据最后一段“A beneficiary(受益者)of Seeds for Future Nigeria, Anthony Ugheoke, described the program as a life-changing opportunity that has opened his eyes and changed his perspectives on life, especially ICT.”（尼日利亚未来种子计划的受益者Anthony Ugheoke称，该计划是一个改变人生的机会，开阔了他的眼界，改变了他对生活的看法，尤其是对信息通信技术的看法。）可知，Anthony Ugheoke认为参加“未来种子”计划是一个改变人生的机会，拓宽了他的视野，改变了他对人生的理解。故选C项。 40．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A tech firm, Huawei, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), is set to enhance learning in Nigeria through technology.”（科技公司华为与联合国教育、科学及文化组织(UNESCO)合作，将通过技术加强尼日利亚的学习。）可知，华为公司与联合国教科文组织合作,在尼日利亚实施“未来种子”计划，通过技术改善学习体验助其发展，D项“华为在尼日利亚推广科技学习”符合题意。故选D项。 （十一） （23-24高二上·广东深圳·期末）Many people are fascinated by the idea of being a journalist. They get to travel to different places, meet different people, and share their thoughts with a large audience. Peng Yixuan, studying digital media at the Communication University of China, has been a video journalist at China Daily for almost five years. Peng is well-known for her vlogs recording big national events and taking the audience along for the ride. But the process of his becoming a famous vlogger was quite accidental. “When I came up with the idea of recording two sessions in the form of a vlog with just my phone in 2019, the others on my team felt unsure about it,” Peng said. “But we decided to give it a try, and it went viral.” Compared with traditional media journalists, those in new media are “almighty (全能的)”. “From Script (脚本) writing to video editing, we need to be competitive in each step of the video-making process,” Peng said. “We also need to react fast to the latest news and think of what young people are curious about. Bringing the serious-natured national event closer to ordinary people is what I believe to be the reason for success. Also, it’s important to “care”. Peng said that only when you actually care about the people and the topic you are covering will you make the interviewees open up and touch the hearts of your audience. “I’m an ENFP-an extroverted (外向的) person. I’m always curious about the lives of others and want to engage with them,” she said. Once, Peng tried to interview an ambassador. She saw him reject many journalists before her. “I knew I couldn’t simply ask him to do the interview.” Instead, she said, “Your outfit is so cool! Are these traditional clothes from your country?” That’s what got him to start talking to her. Peng’s job makes her see the necessity and power of international communication. “I can feel the changes in Chinese media over the past few decades,” Peng said. “We went from telling stories from abroad to telling the world our stories. As a journalist, it’s my honour to be a part of it.” 41．What do we know about Peng Yixuan? A．She starts her journalist career this year. B．She is only good at video editing skills. C．She always seeks interactions with others. D．She was sure that her vlog would go viral. 42．Which is NOT the reason for Peng’s success? A．News-audience engagement. B．Timely capture of latest news. C．High writing and editing skill. D．Curiosity towards young people. 43．Why did Peng Yixuan tell the story of interviewing an ambassador? A．To show she is an outgoing and careful person. B．To illustrate the importance of care in interviewing. C．To prove she has more advantages than other journalists. D．To show she likes communicating and engaging with people. 44．Which can be a suitable title for the text A．How to become a journalist B．A new journalist and v logger C．Reporting with her own style D．Peng went viral in new media 【答案】41．C 42．C 43．B 44．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了《中国日报》的视频记者彭译萱在网络上走红一事。 41．细节理解题。根据文章第四段““I’m an ENFP-an extroverted(外向的) person. I’m always curious about the lives of others and want to engage with them,” she said. (她说：“我是一个外向的人。我总是对别人的生活充满好奇，想要参与其中。”)”可知，彭译萱总是对他人的生活充满好奇，并希望与他们互动。故选C。 42．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Compared with traditional media journalists, those in new media are “almighty(全能的)”. “From Script(脚本) writing to video editing, we need to be competitive in each step of the video-making process,” Peng said. “We also need to react fast to the latest news and think of what young people are curious about. Bringing the serious-natured national event closer to ordinary people is what I believe to be the reason for success.(与传统媒体记者相比，新媒体记者是“全能的”。“从脚本写作到视频编辑，我们需要在视频制作过程的每一步都具有竞争力，”彭说。“我们还需要对最新消息做出快速反应，想想年轻人对什么感兴趣。我认为，让这个严肃的全国性活动更贴近普通人是成功的原因。”)”可知，选项A“News-audience engagement(新闻受众的参与)”，选项B“Timely capture of latest news(及时捕捉最新消息)”以及选项D“Curiosity towards young people(对年轻人的好奇心)”都是彭译萱走红的原因。只有选项C未提及。故选C。 43．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Also, it’s important to “care”. Peng said that only when you actually care about the people and the topic you are covering will you make the interviewees open up and touch the hearts of your audience.(此外，“关心”也很重要。彭说，只有当你真正关心采访对象和话题时，你才能让受访者敞开心扉，触动听众的心。)”可知，彭译萱提到自己采访大使的原因是为了说明在采访中关心的重要性。故选B。 44．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Peng is well-known for her vlogs recording big national events and taking the audience along for the ride. But the process of his becoming a famous vlogger was quite accidental. “When I came up with the idea of recording two sessions in the form of a vlog with just my phone in 2019, the others on my team felt unsure about it,” Peng said. “But we decided to give it a try, and it went viral.”(彭译萱因其记录重大国家事件的Vlog而闻名，并带领观众一起参与其中。但她成为著名Vlogger的过程是相当偶然的。“当我在2019年想到用我的手机以Vlog的形式记录两期节目时，我的团队其他人对此感到不确定，”彭说。“但我们决定试一试，结果它走红了。”)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是《中国日报》的视频记者彭译萱在网络上走红一事。故选D。 （十二） （23-24高二上·辽宁朝阳·期末）A fully automated process, including a brand-new artificial intelligence(Al)tool, has successfully detected, identified(确认)and categorized its first supernova(超新星). Developed by an international organization led by Northwestern University, the new system automates the entire search for new supernovae across the night sky—effectively removing humans from the process. Not only does this rapidly speed up the process of analyzing and categorizing new supernova candidates(候选), but it also bypasses human errors. The team reported to the astronomical community the launch and success of the new tool．called the Bright Transient Survey Bot(BTSbot), this week. In the past six years, humans have spent an estimated total of 2,200 hours checking and categorizing supernova candidates. With the new tool now officially online, researchers can redirect this precious time toward other responsibilities in order to speed up the discovery. To detect and analyze supernovae, humans currently work hand in hand with robotic systems. First, robotic telescopes repeatedly image the same sections of the night sky, searching for new sources that were not present in previous images. Then, when these telescopes detect something new, humans take over. The researchers developed the BTSbot to cut out these human middlemen. To test the BTSbot, the researchers looked to a newly discovered supernova candidate called SN2023tyk. The ZTF, a robotic observatory that images the night sky in a search for supernovae, first detected the source on Oct. 3. Examining ZTF’s data in real time, BTSbot found SN2023tyk on Oct.5. After determining that the candidate was a Type la supernova, the automated system publicly shared the discovery with the astronomical community on Oet.7.     In the first days of running BTSbot, Northwestern’s Nabeel Rehemtulla, who co-led the technology development, felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. “The beauty of it is that, once everything is turned on and working properly, we don’t actually do anything. We go to sleep at night, and, in the morning, we see that BTSbot and these other AIs firmly do their jobs,” he said. 45．What does the underlined word “bypasses” in the first paragraph mean? A．Causes. B．Avoids. C．Reduces. D．Contains. 46．What can we say about the research on supernovae in the past six years? A．It is simple. B．It is automatic. C．It is meaningless. D．It is time-consuming. 47．What is the final step for the BTSbot to complete the test? A．Detecting the supernova. B．Sharing the supernova. C．Identifying the supernova. D．Categorizing the supernova. 48．What can we infer from Rehemtulla’s words? A．He hasn’t had a good sleep for a long time. B．Running BTSbot requires a lot of manpower. C．Researchers benefit greatly from the BTSbot. D．He has no confidence in the success of the test. 【答案】45．B 46．D 47．B 48．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了一个完全自动化的人工智能工具，它成功检测、确认并分类了第一个超新星。 45．词句猜测题。根据第一段划线词上文“Not only does this rapidly speed up the process of analyzing and categorizing new supernova candidates(这不仅显著加快了对新超新星候选体的分析和分类速度)”以及划线词下文“human errors(人类错误)”可推理出划线词的含义为“避免”，与B项“Avoids(避免)”含义一致，故选B项。 46．细节理解题。根据第二段“In the past six years, humans have spent an estimated total of 2,200 hours checking and categorizing supernova candidates.( 在过去六年中，人类大约花费了总计2200小时来检查和分类超新星候选体)”可知，过去六年对超新星的研究非常耗时，故选D项。 47．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“After determining that the candidate was a Type Ia supernova, the automated system publicly shared the discovery with the astronomical community on Oct. 7.(在确定该候选体为Ia型超新星之后，自动化系统在10月7日将这一发现公开分享给了天文学界)”可知，BTSbot完成测试的最后一步是分享超新星的发现，故选B项。 48．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The beauty of it is that, once everything is turned on and working properly, we don’t actually do anything. We go to sleep at night, and, in the morning, we see that BTSbot and these other AIs firmly do their jobs(最令人欣喜的是，一旦所有设备开启并正常运行，我们实际上就无需再做任何事情了。我们晚上安然入睡，第二天早上醒来就能看到BTSbot和其他人工智能坚定地完成了它们的工作)”可推理出，研究人员得益于BTSbot，故选C项。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题05阅读理解新闻报道 （一） （23-24高二上·河北保定·期末）Now aged 42, Chris is from Werder in northeast Germany, a town deeply rooted in tradition. He wanted to be a designer from an early age. In 2009, while studying at the famous Domus Academy in Milan, he befriended his classmate Zhang Lei. “So when I met Zhang Lei in Milan, we became friends very fast. He taught me a lot about his vision in design and also about his cultural background. This was a very interesting experience for me.” Zhang Lei, a native of China's city of Tianjin, furthered his studies in Milan after graduating from Zhejiang University. United by their shared passion for art and design, Chris and Zhang formed a lasting friendship. “Zhang Lei influenced me quite a lot because he taught me about his culture. Before, I was never in touch with Asian culture, so he kind of taught me a lot about Asian and especially Chinese culture. So for me, when I saw the umbrella, it was clearly a traditional Chinese artwork.” Chris experimented with the idea of reshaping structure and form to create a chair by drawing from the technique used to craft umbrella frames, perfected by the paper mache (混凝纸浆) technique. 2012 saw the first public appearance of “Piao”, a paper chair, at the well-known Milan Design Week. It combined extraordinary stability with fine design, securing the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair. “Piao pretty much means floating and lightness, so we used the material paper for our chair, which is a very light and weightless material. Also, the edge of our product keeps it very open and light. So Piao reflects this idea very well.” Piao received global attention because of its material innovation. Its paper is comprised of tough fibers. Using this paper, which was originally used for Yuhang oilpaper umbrella canopies (伞面), to create a strong chair was a bold experiment. 1．What led to their long-lasting friendship? A．Their similar personality. B．Their different cultural backgrounds. C．Their love for art and design. D．Their common interesting experiences. 2．How did Chris create “Piao”? A．He combined the technique of making umbrella frames with the paper. B．He drew inspiration from the techniques of making paper. C．He recycled some oil-paper umbrellas for the chair's frame. D．He named the chair after the structure of a Chinese character. 3．Which of the following can best describe Chris? A．Open and humorous. B．Thoughtful and creative. C．Considerate and confident. D．Adventurous and innovative. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Chris' early life in Werder, Germany. B．The friendship between Chris and Zhang Lei. C．The design process and inspiration behind “Piao”. D．The cultural exchange between Europe and Asia. （二） （23-24高二上·江苏盐城·期末）This summer we witnessed interview teams at the North Pole wearing short sleeve shirts due to the warm weather. A study published on Aug 29 revealed more concerning issues in the supposedly coldest area of the world. Zombie ice from a massive Greenland ice sheet was confirmed to be melting, which would eventually raise global sea levels by at least 10 inches (27 centimeters) on its own, reported Associated Press (AP). Zombie ice is the kind of ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice but is no longer getting fed by larger glaciers. Since glaciers are getting less snow to make up for the amount of ice melted, once the zombie ice is melted, it cannot be re-formed. Scientists decided to look at the balance of the ice. In perfect equilibrium (平衡), snow in the mountains of Greenland flows down and thickens the sides of glaciers, balancing out what’s melting on the edges, according to AP. But in the last few decades, there is less refill and more melting, creating an imbalance. Study co-author William Colgan at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland told AP that 3.3 percent of Greenland’s total ice volume will melt eventually. “Starying would be a good phrase” for what’s happening to the ice, Colgan added. With a great number of natural resources buried under the earth, areas of melted ice revealed treasures that attracted the world’s richest men. According to CNN, in early August, there was a “treasure hunt” in Greenland. Billionaires, including Bill Gates and others, financially backed KoBold Metals, a US-based mineral exploration company, to explore the rare metals under the glaciers in Greenland. The company told CNN that since there were enough minerals to power hundreds of millions of electric vehicles, the critical resource is capable of powering the green energy transition. While investors are taking advantage of global warming, experts express their concerns that the mineral exploration is likely to worsen the local environment, running out of the world’s resources at a faster rate. 5．What do we know about zombie ice? A．It’s made up by nearby glaciers. B．It’s independent from large glaciers. C．It will melt away from the ice cap. D．It has increased sea levels by 10 inches. 6．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Why more zombie ice can’t be created. B．How zombie ice was formed in the past. C．What the melting of zombie ice can lead to. D．How zombie ice functions in the ecosystem. 7．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 imply? A．The ice has brought about starvation. B．The ice is refilled more than before. C．The ice is becoming gradually thinner. D．The ice has been good to skate on. 8．What’s the main purpose of the article? A．To explain a natural phenomenon. B．To comment on the “treasure hunt”. C．To call for environmental protection D．To report on the melting zombie ice. （三） （23-24高二上·浙江杭州·期末）Several security guards of residential compounds in Beijing and workers were seen shoveling snow and some parked vehicles were covered by thick overnight snow. The first snowfall of winter arrived in Beijing early Monday, covering the Chinese capital with a mantle (披风) of white overnight and plunging (使……下降) the city into freezing temperatures, with even colder weather coming this week in northern China. Snowfall reached 5.8 mm on average by early Monday, with the highest snowfall of 10.2 mm recorded in Fangshan district, Beijing Meteorological (气象的) Service data showed. Beijing typically sees its first snow of the season between late November and February, or even none at all. More snowfall is expected this week, with temperatures seen further sliding to as low as -20°Celsius. The Chinese capital last saw such similarly extremely cold weather on Jan. 7, 2021, when the temperature dropped to -19.6℃. The cold snap (寒潮) in Beijing this week, compared with the autumn-like conditions a week ago, mirrored the sharp swings in temperatures recently. In October, Beijing experienced one of its warmest Octobers in decades in a year of weather extremes. On Monday, the government warned of road icing in large parts of the city of nearly 22 million, with authorities shutting some expressways or partially closing sections. By 10 a. m. local time, 62 out of a few hundred flights had been cancelled at the Beijing Capital Airport. Railway authorities enforced speed limits on lines connecting Beijing and Guangzhou in southern China, causing delays in some passenger trains. By 7 a. m. Monday, more than 180 bus routes in Beijing had been suspended. The official Beijing Daily reported that vegetable stocks were enough, hitting this year’s highest daily market volume of 23,800 tons, as merchants stocked up (备货) ahead of time. Huang, a Beijing resident working in the internet sector, said the snow in Beijing came early. “Normally, it doesn’t snow until the Spring Festival,” Huang said, referring to the start of the Lunar New Year, which typically falls in January or February. 9．Which of the following is not used to show the seriousness of the snowfall in paragraph? A．By listing out numbers. B．By illustrating a viewpoint. C．By citing data from the authority. D．By making comparisons. 10．What contrast in weather conditions did Beijing experience as mentioned in the article? A．From hot summers to mild winters. B．From dry conditions to heavy rainfall. C．From autumn-like conditions to a sudden coldness. D．From constant snow to unexpectedly warm temperatures. 11．Which of the following word is close to the meaning of “enforced” in paragraph 4? A．introduced B．obeyed C．happened D．improved 12．What positive measure did merchants in Beijing take in anticipation of the snowfall? A．Organized community support groups. B．Increased storage of essential supplies. C．Created emergency shelters for the homeless. D．Offered discounts and sales to boost business. （四） （22-23高二上·安徽芜湖·期末）When Frank Herbert ordered pizza from Pizza Huts, he was surprised that Judit, at such an old age, worked as a delivery driver. That's when the 89-year-old man first came into the sight of the Herbert family. Judit Newey started delivering pizza in Roy, Utah, to help pay the bills, as his social security benefits (社会保障金) weren't enough to live on. From the moment the Herberts heard him say, “Hello, are you looking for some pizza," Judit found his way into their hearts! Ever since that day, whenever they place an order, they ask for Judit personally. It didn't take long for them to begin recording their sweet meetings and share them on TikTok, which is how thousands of other people fell in love with Judit. Still, his fans couldn't help but wonder why someone at his age was working so hard—question the Herbert family was asking themselves too. They spoke with Judit, and when they found out he works 30 hours a week to make ends meet, they decided to collect donations to make his life easier. They figured anything would help, but the total sum which is up to $12,000 really surprised them! In September, the couple decided to switch things up by showing up at Judit's door with a couple of gifts. First, they surprised him with a cute cartoon shirt of himself holding a pizza box. Then they revealed the surprising act of generosity that brought him to tears! They explained that they had rallied their TikTok community to support him, and while he's not entirely sure what the platform is, he couldn't be more thankful. “How do ever say thank you? I don't know what to say, "he told them. "I don't know what to say, except thank you." The Herberts insisted they were just the messengers. It was his fans who made the wonderful gift possible. Plus, the way they see it, they're just repaying Judit for his kindness. 13．What did Judit Newey mean by saying "Hello, are you looking for some pizza,"? A．He was selling pizza. B．He was delivering pizza. C．The Herberts were making the order. D．The Herberts lost some pizza. 14．Why does Judit Newey have to deliver pizza at such an old age of 89? A．To help people in need. B．To raise money for the poor. C．To volunteer in a charity. D．To make his living. 15．What can be inferred from the text? A．The money the Herberts raised was beyond their expectations. B．The Herberts asked TikTok for help to record their meeting. C．Judit was very thankful because of the support from TikTok. D．Judit worked 30 hours a week to afford his social security benefits. 16．Which of the following can best describe the Herberts? A．Helpful and warmhearted. B．Optimistic and wise. C．Generous and hardworking. D．Kind and talented. （五） （23-24高二上·福建南平·期末）It’s possible that Chris Raven is the only person in the UK making baroque flutes (长笛). But far from having a lifetime of making instruments behind him, he started out at 70, after decades working in IT. He turns 80 in a month. Yet, in childhood, he loved woodwork. As he says: “You can plant a seed in a child’s mind. And the seed stays.” Raven grew up in a musical household, in Chelmsford, Essex. Raven played the flute until he lost interest as a teenager. But he rediscovered his love of the instrument in his 40s when he won lessons at his daughter’s school fundraiser. Twenty years ago, he founded a flute choir. It was after his mother died that he found his old school reports in his parents’ desk. But when he read his old reports he was taken aback: “The two subjects that I did consistently well at-which nobody seemed to spot at the time-were music and woodwork.” he says. “I made stuff as a child and I was good at it.” Rather than feeling minded to look back and wonder if he might have made different career decisions, Raven’s discovery was more a case of him noticing his gift, he says. About 10 years ago, Raven signed up for an Irish flute-making workshop, followed by a baroque flute-making workshop. He cleared out the garage of the home, and equipped it with various tools to make flutes. His childhood passion “was revived” in baroque flutes and flute boxes. “It’s been all-consuming,” he says. He spends at least four days a week “on my own in the workshop”. “Flute making, and box making, is not a living so much as a hobby,” says Raven. “I feel real passion and more creation about a new design.” 17．How long has Raven been a flute maker? A．For his whole life. B．Since ten years ago. C．Since his childhood. D．For several decades. 18．How did Raven’s old school reports influence him? A．They awoke his hidden talent. B．They led him to a wrong career. C．They brought back old memories. D．They made him feel Mom’s love. 19．What can be inferred about Raven from the last two paragraphs? A．He feels stuck in his career. B．He works for an Irish workshop. C．He gets some helpers in his work. D．He unites his two passions after 70. 20．Which can be the best title for the text? A．A Popular Flute Maker B．Raven’s Lifelong Hobbies C．A New Start after Retirement D．Music-Raven’s Childhood Love （六） （22-23高二上·江西南昌·期末）Gong Linna, well-known Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods to practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23. The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion (暗指) to the classical poem Li Sao(离骚), “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.” “It’s arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots,” Gong says. To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist, Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to introduce her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music. Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The children’s passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, “When singing, they are completely absorbed in the music. Music brings light and richness to one’s spiritual world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music.” Lu Yueming, instructor of the school’s art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong’s instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.” Lu Yueming, instructor of the school’s art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong’s instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.” “Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them,” Lao Luo, Gong’s husband said proudly. “It’s a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture.” With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems. Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence. 21．Why is the song Search High and Low arranged at the concert? A．Because Gong is a famous Chinese musician. B．Because people are expected to search their roots. C．Because Gong’s music teaching method is practical. D．Because Gong wants to introduce her music teaching method. 22．What should the popularization of Chinese music depend on according to Gong? A．Music academies. B．The support of the government. C．Primary and secondary schools. D．Famous musicians across the country. 23．What is Gong’s vision in music? A．She will train more children to study abroad. B．She will perform more concerts to promote Chinese music. C．She will help children learn about the beauty of various types of music. D．She will write more songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems. 24．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Creating Music Makes You Confident B．Gong Linna — Chinese Folk Music Instructor C．Music Education Helps Gain Cultural Confidence D．Chinese Music: Development, Instruments （七） （23-24高二上·山东威海·期末）On January 14, 2006, Ben Keene received an email that changed his life. He had just taken a sip of hot tea when the message popped up, and Keene did a double-take at the subject line: “A TRIBE IS WANTED”. From there, Ben co-founded Tribewanted, an eco-friendly sustainable community existing in the virtual world of the internet and on an actual desert island at the same time. With huge media interest, the courageous and bold idea could have had enormous consequences for tourism. The idea behind Tribewanted was to recruit (招募) a group of similar people online before heading to the Fijian Island of Vorovoro to build a sustainable community alongside the local native tribe. The idea was swept along with a flood of interest, with the island lease (租约) was secured, the virtual community sprung to life. All major decisions on the island were voted on by an online tribe that anyone around the world could join. The idea was so exciting that the journey was turned into a 5 part BBC series “Paradise or Bust” and a book, Tribewanted. Ben spent 10 years building and expanding Tribewanted beyond the crowdfunded sustainable-tourism villages on an island in Fiji, to a beach in Sierra Leone and a farm in Umbria. He faced challenges including a fire sweeping through the island in the first week of the project, a military coup (政变), and a hurricane that threatened to destroy the emerging village. Online disagreements also made decision making hard and pushed the project to the edge. The project survived, and for a while, thrived. From there Ben joined Escape the City, a global community with the mission to help one million people to do work that matters to them and the world, inspiring thousands of talented career changers and ambitious businessmen to take the leap and launch their ideas into the world. Ben led the Escape school team for 5 years, and became a business advisor and guider at Virgin Startup, and Zinc. Ben has supported and guided thousands of people to set up impactful businesses on a limited budget. 25．What is Tribewanted? A．A voting software. B．An island adventure project. C．An employment plan. D．An eco-community in virtual and real worlds. 26．Which phrase may best replace the underlined “sprung to life”? A．passed on. B．came into being. C．got involved. D．struggled to survive. 27．What might be Ben’s intention of joining Escape the City? A．To seek funds for his Tribewanted. B．To call for investment in remote islands. C．To support people to launch influential businesses. D．To help ambitious businessmen to change careers. 28．In which column can you read this text? A．Inspiring people. B．Connected lives. C．Inventive solutions. D．Global business. （八） （23-24高二上·河南南阳·期末）A special spelling event called “The Big Dictation” took place in the famous Champs-Elyseés street of Paris. The event was organized by a writer named Rachid Santaki, who is often called “Monsieur Dictee”, or “Mr. Dictation”. He came up with the idea of large groups of people participating in dictations (听写) back in 2013, thinking it could help people in France get better at reading and writing. Over 50,000 people applied to join in the special spelling event. In the end, around 5,000 people, aged 10 to 90, were chosen to take part. A large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous monument (纪念碑), the Arc de Triomphe. Three celebrities were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. A total of 1,779 desks were set up in the street to be used in each of three different dictation sessions, each of which had a different theme, including classic French literature, contemporary French literature, and writing about sports. Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.” Even adults found it hard, reporting that it caused “stress and worry”. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes. The organizer said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right, but something that could bring people together. Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the Guinness record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. It’s not clear if the event on the Champs-Elysees managed to beat the record. But even if it didn’t, The Big Dictation will be remembered by the people of Paris for a long time. 29．What was Rachid Santaki’s purpose in setting up “The Big Dictation”? A．To advertise Champs-Elysees street. B．To provide a platform to show citizens’ talents. C．To promote people’s reading and writing ability. D．To collect money for charity. 30．What did the event site look like? A．An outdoor classroom. B．A huge culture museum. C．A great exhibition of books. D．A large celebrity meet-and-greet. 31．What do most participants think of the dictation? A．Interesting. B．Challenging. C．Impractical. D．Rewarding. 32．What can we learn about the event from the last paragraph? A．It left a deep impression on the Parisians. B．It set up a new Guinness record on dictation. C．It got fewer than 1,473 participants eventually. D．It aimed to attract people worldwide. （九） （23-24高二上·湖北武汉·期末）Recently, scientists have succeeded in creating the world’s first mental images of objects and landscapes from human brain activity by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, local media reported. The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday. The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields, the report said. Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity. The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers. QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind. The findings were published recently in the online edition of the international scientific journal Neural Networks. 33．Which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Scientists successfully drew the mental images of human activity. B．Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized. C．By using this AI technology, scientists could draw any object even an airplane. D．This technology has been applied widely in the world. 34．What’s the main idea of the paragraph 4? A．The conclusion of the research. B．The procedure of the research. C．The background of the research. D．The importance of the research. 35．Which of the following statements is FALSE? A．It could be used in the medical field. B．It could be used in the welfare area. C．It could be used in the development of digital devices. D．It could be used to understand the brain mechanisms of dreams. 36．What is the significance of the technology? A．To help people view a world that was invisible to the naked eye. B．To be applied in the medical fields to cure heart diseases. C．To generate AI images of objects and landscapes. D．To provide the opportunity to look into people’s mind. （十） （23-24高二上·湖南邵阳·期末）A tech firm, Huawei, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), is set to enhance learning in Nigeria through technology. The tech company said it is also making similar efforts in other developing countries, including Bangladesh, Egypt, and Pakistan. The company made this known during the digital talent conference co-hosted by Huawei and Institute for Lifelong Learning. Huawei’s Vice President, Corporate Communications, Vicky Zhang, said the cooperation with UNESCO would enhance learning experiences in developing countries through the use of technology. “Getting the right education is often the key to success in life. As a major player in the technology sector, Huawei feels it is responsible for providing technical skills in all parts of the world, trying our best to include as many people as possible,” she said. Zhang announced that Huawei started the Seeds for the Future program, a sub-project of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent development in 2018 by signing a memorandum (备忘录) of understanding (MoU) between the firm and Nigerian Federal Government. She added that the program is expected to make significant social impact and contribution that will inspire and help students find new solutions for future ICT development and help the country develop rapidly. Director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), David Atchoarena, praised the firm for its commitment and contribution toward enhancing educators’ use of technology in developing countries. While introducing the company into the Global Alliance for Literacy(GAL), Atchoarena said, “Our rapidly changing world calls for joint efforts and strong partnerships to achieve quality education and lifelong learning for all. ” A beneficiary (受益者) of Seeds for Future Nigeria, Anthony Ugheoke, described the program as a life-changing opportunity that has opened his eyes and changed his perspectives on life, especially ICT. While thanking the firm for the opportunity, Ugheoke urged future program beneficiaries to make good use of the learning to positively impact their lives, country and continent at large. 37．What does the Seeds for the Future program belong to? A．ICT. B．MoU. C．UIL. D．GAL. 38．What was David Atchoarena’s attitude to Huawei’s program? A．Uncertain. B．Supportive. C．Alarmed. D．Disappointed. 39．How did the program benefit Anthony Ugheoke according to the last paragraph? A．It brought in high salaries. B．It affected his children positively. C．It changed his understanding of life. D．It offered books for free. 40．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．Huawei Increases Sales of Products in a Nigerian Company B．Huawei Builds a Good Relationship with a Nigerian Company C．Huawei Partners UNESCO in Technology in Nigeria D．Huawei Promotes Learning Through Technology in Nigeria （十一） （23-24高二上·广东深圳·期末）Many people are fascinated by the idea of being a journalist. They get to travel to different places, meet different people, and share their thoughts with a large audience. Peng Yixuan, studying digital media at the Communication University of China, has been a video journalist at China Daily for almost five years. Peng is well-known for her vlogs recording big national events and taking the audience along for the ride. But the process of his becoming a famous vlogger was quite accidental. “When I came up with the idea of recording two sessions in the form of a vlog with just my phone in 2019, the others on my team felt unsure about it,” Peng said. “But we decided to give it a try, and it went viral.” Compared with traditional media journalists, those in new media are “almighty (全能的)”. “From Script (脚本) writing to video editing, we need to be competitive in each step of the video-making process,” Peng said. “We also need to react fast to the latest news and think of what young people are curious about. Bringing the serious-natured national event closer to ordinary people is what I believe to be the reason for success. Also, it’s important to “care”. Peng said that only when you actually care about the people and the topic you are covering will you make the interviewees open up and touch the hearts of your audience. “I’m an ENFP-an extroverted (外向的) person. I’m always curious about the lives of others and want to engage with them,” she said. Once, Peng tried to interview an ambassador. She saw him reject many journalists before her. “I knew I couldn’t simply ask him to do the interview.” Instead, she said, “Your outfit is so cool! Are these traditional clothes from your country?” That’s what got him to start talking to her. Peng’s job makes her see the necessity and power of international communication. “I can feel the changes in Chinese media over the past few decades,” Peng said. “We went from telling stories from abroad to telling the world our stories. As a journalist, it’s my honour to be a part of it.” 41．What do we know about Peng Yixuan? A．She starts her journalist career this year. B．She is only good at video editing skills. C．She always seeks interactions with others. D．She was sure that her vlog would go viral. 42．Which is NOT the reason for Peng’s success? A．News-audience engagement. B．Timely capture of latest news. C．High writing and editing skill. D．Curiosity towards young people. 43．Why did Peng Yixuan tell the story of interviewing an ambassador? A．To show she is an outgoing and careful person. B．To illustrate the importance of care in interviewing. C．To prove she has more advantages than other journalists. D．To show she likes communicating and engaging with people. 44．Which can be a suitable title for the text A．How to become a journalist B．A new journalist and v logger C．Reporting with her own style D．Peng went viral in new media （十二） （23-24高二上·辽宁朝阳·期末）A fully automated process, including a brand-new artificial intelligence(Al)tool, has successfully detected, identified(确认)and categorized its first supernova(超新星). Developed by an international organization led by Northwestern University, the new system automates the entire search for new supernovae across the night sky—effectively removing humans from the process. Not only does this rapidly speed up the process of analyzing and categorizing new supernova candidates(候选), but it also bypasses human errors. The team reported to the astronomical community the launch and success of the new tool．called the Bright Transient Survey Bot(BTSbot), this week. In the past six years, humans have spent an estimated total of 2,200 hours checking and categorizing supernova candidates. With the new tool now officially online, researchers can redirect this precious time toward other responsibilities in order to speed up the discovery. To detect and analyze supernovae, humans currently work hand in hand with robotic systems. First, robotic telescopes repeatedly image the same sections of the night sky, searching for new sources that were not present in previous images. Then, when these telescopes detect something new, humans take over. The researchers developed the BTSbot to cut out these human middlemen. To test the BTSbot, the researchers looked to a newly discovered supernova candidate called SN2023tyk. The ZTF, a robotic observatory that images the night sky in a search for supernovae, first detected the source on Oct. 3. Examining ZTF’s data in real time, BTSbot found SN2023tyk on Oct.5. After determining that the candidate was a Type la supernova, the automated system publicly shared the discovery with the astronomical community on Oet.7.     In the first days of running BTSbot, Northwestern’s Nabeel Rehemtulla, who co-led the technology development, felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. “The beauty of it is that, once everything is turned on and working properly, we don’t actually do anything. We go to sleep at night, and, in the morning, we see that BTSbot and these other AIs firmly do their jobs,” he said. 45．What does the underlined word “bypasses” in the first paragraph mean? A．Causes. B．Avoids. C．Reduces. D．Contains. 46．What can we say about the research on supernovae in the past six years? A．It is simple. B．It is automatic. C．It is meaningless. D．It is time-consuming. 47．What is the final step for the BTSbot to complete the test? A．Detecting the supernova. B．Sharing the supernova. C．Identifying the supernova. D．Categorizing the supernova. 48．What can we infer from Rehemtulla’s words? A．He hasn’t had a good sleep for a long time. B．Running BTSbot requires a lot of manpower. C．Researchers benefit greatly from the BTSbot. D．He has no confidence in the success of the test. 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$