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重点话题16 人与社会-体育与文化 阅读理解
【同步拓展阅读】2024-2025学年高二英语阅读提升(通用版)
一、关于人与社会、体育与文化阅读理解的高二英语词汇和考法考点,主要包括以下几个方面:
一、重点词汇
1. 人与社会
• Society(社会) • Culture(文化) • Communication(沟通)
• Relationships(关系) • Community(社区)
2. 体育
• Sports(体育) • Athlete(运动员) • Competition(竞赛)
• Sports events(体育项目)
3. 文化
• Art(艺术) • Literature(文学) • Music(音乐)
• Dance(舞蹈) • Theater(剧院) • Tradition(传统)
二、考法考点
1. 词汇理解:在阅读理解中,会考察学生对上述重点词汇的理解和运用。例如,在描述社会现象、体育活动或文化艺术时,学生需要准确理解相关词汇的含义。
2. 细节理解:文章可能会涉及具体的社会活动、体育赛事或文化事件,考察学生捕捉和理解文章细节的能力。
3. 推理判断:根据文章提供的信息,学生需要进行分析和推理,以判断作者的观点、态度或文章的隐含意义。例如,在描述某种社会现象时,作者可能通过用词、句式等表达出自己的立场和看法。
4. 主旨大意:考察学生概括和归纳文章主旨大意的能力。学生需要理解文章的中心思想,以及各段落之间的逻辑关系。
5. 文化背景知识:在阅读理解中,可能会涉及一些特定的文化背景知识,如体育规则、文化传统等。学生需要具备一定的文化背景知识,才能更好地理解文章内容和作者的意图。
综上所述,为了做好人与社会、体育与文化阅读理解的高二英语题目,学生需要掌握相关重点词汇,提高细节理解、推理判断、主旨大意概括等能力,并积累一定的文化背景知识。
一、阅读理解
(24-25高二上·湖北·期末)Climate change is making flights rougher, meaning your plane ride will have more rocky conditions. According to a 2024 study, the aircraft jolt caused by turbulence (湍流) in some locations increased by as much as 55 percent from 1979 to 2020. The good news is, according to Swansea University experts, that birds’ perception of the wind may be useful in forecasting turbulence.
Birds frequently fly over thousands of kilometers, and the amount of energy they must consume while traveling depends on wind direction, speed, and turbulence. Catching the wrong winds can also be the difference between life and death when you’re running low on supplies at the end of a life-changing journey halfway around the globe. Some species reach very high altitudes, although most don’t fly alongside commercial jets.
Emily Shepard, an expert in bird flight and air flow and her colleagues at Swansea University’s Laboratory for Animal Movement hope to “visualize the invisible” and chart the movements of the air by examining how these birds react to turbulence.
Shepard’s team flew an aircraft alongside a group of homing pigeons from 2018 to 2019. They recorded the turbulence levels during the birds’ flights back to their nests using GPS and acceleration data recorders fixed to the birds — a total of 88 flights. The team flew in a range of weather situations, including early mornings, later in the day, and several seasons.
Experts said birds might serve as mobile meteorological (气象学的) sensors, gathering information about any disturbance they encounter as they fly. Not only can birds fly in conditions that planes cannot, Shepard continues, but this would also be less expensive than employing sensors fixed to aircraft. This knowledge is critical to the airline business and weather science at large because it enables meteorologists and pilots to forecast and manage turbulence more effectively.
While certain potentials exist for modern aircraft technologies to detect and avoid turbulence, research on animal behavior in the air may offer a fresh and more insightful method of comprehending this phenomenon.
1.What does the underlined word “jolt” in paragraph 1 mean?
A.Flight. B.Acceleration. C.Movement. D.Roughness.
2.Why is it important for birds to perceive the wind?
A.To conserve energy. B.To find direction.
C.To find enough supplies. D.To reach high altitudes.
3.What is the purpose of the study conducted by Shepard’s team?
A.To draw birds’ flying patterns.
B.To improve the aircraft design.
C.To predict turbulence effectively.
D.To analyze birds’ reactions to turbulence.
4.How might birds contribute to meteorology and air travel?
A.By avoiding turbulence during flights.
B.By serving as economical mobile sensors.
C.By reducing the need for weather aircraft.
D.By predicting weather patterns on their own.
(24-25高二上·山西晋中·期末)There are plenty of destinations around the world for nature lovers, and here are a few popular spots recommended by our readers.
Costa Rica
When considering a destination for an eco-friendly vacation, Costa Rica is a must. It is a rugged country known for its beautiful beaches and volcanoes. Activities include volcano hikes, whitewater rafting, and coffee region tours. You can also volunteer for sea turtle conservation. For the best weather, visit between mid-December and April, Costa Rica’s dry season.
Jamaica
Jamaica’s turquoise water and white sand beaches make it a top ecotourism destination in the Caribbean. Activities like bamboo rafting and hiking the Blue Mountains allow visitors to explore the island’s diverse plant and animal life. For the best experience, visit in April.
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat, an archipelago (群岛) in Indonesia, is an ecotourism destination with 75% of the world’s marine (海洋的) species. It is very popular with divers and has a lot to offer to any traveler wanting to see somewhere that is off the tourist track. The climate is pleasant year-round, with only short-lived rain in June.
Sorsogon
Sorsogon, Bicol Region, is a popular spot for ecotourism. If you love mountains and are courageous enough to climb an active volcano, there’s Mt. Bulusan. Visitors can also go kayaking, go camping, and learn to cook local cuisine. However, due to frequent typhoons and natural disasters, it’s difficult to say the best time to visit.
5.What can visitors do in Costa Rica?
A.Enjoy many kinds of rare plants. B.Attend a lecture about volcanoes.
C.Catch the sea turtle. D.Pay a visit to a coffee region.
6.What is the best time to visit Jamaica?
A.Mid-December. B.April. C.June. D.All year around.
7.What do the four destinations have in common?
A.They are located in Asia. B.They have various unique marine life.
C.They are eco-friendly to nature. D.They are popular with diving enthusiasts.
(24-25高二上·四川自贡·期末)When it comes to being fit and healthy, most of us know by now that 10,000 steps is recommended everywhere as a target to achieve. 8 The 10,000 steps a day target seems to have come about from a trade name pedometer (计步器) sold in 1965 by Yamasa Clock in Japan. The device was called “Manpo-kei”, which translates to “10,000 steps meter”. This was a marketing tool for the device and has seemed to have stuck across the world as the daily step target. 9
But while some research has shown health benefits at 10,000 steps, recent research from Harvard Medical School has shown that, on average, approximately 4,400 steps a day is enough to significantly lower the risk of death in women. This was when compared to only walking around 2,700 steps daily. The more steps people walked, the lower their risk of dying was, before leveling off at around 7,500 steps a day. 10 Although it’s uncertain whether similar results would be seen in men, it’s one example of how moving a little bit more daily can improve health and lower risk of death.
11 One easy way to do that is to increase your current step count by about 2,000 steps a day. Other easy ways to move more daily include walking to work if possible, or taking part of an online exercise program if you’re working from home. 12 And given that even small amounts of physical activity positively impact your health, taking regular breaks to move around if you’re working at a desk all day will help to easily get more physical activity.
A.No additional benefits were seen with more steps.
B.Is walking 10,000 steps every day really necessary?
C.But do you know where this number actually came from?
D.There are several ways to increase steps or simply move more.
E.It’s even included in daily activity targets by popular smart watches.
F.The ways to improve our health lie in many aspects such as exercising more.
G.Meeting with friends for a walk rather than in a cafe or pub can also be useful.
(24-25高二上·贵州遵义·期末)See Yosemite National Park’s iconic natural wonders on this convenient minibus tour that saves time and energy. Let someone else handle the drive, and visit some of the park’s best sights in just one day.Duration: 14 hours
Price: From $229.00
What’s included:
·National Park fees
·All activities
·Hotel/ port pick-up and drop-off(from select hotels in San Francisco)
What’s not included:
·Food and drink
·Gratuities
·No pick-up/ drop-off from residential addresses or hotels outside of San FranciscoAccessibility
·Not wheelchair accessible
·Stroller accessible
·Service animals allowed
·Near public transportation
·Infant seats availableAdditional information
·The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias(红杉). This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is the only way to see sequoias.
·There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia Hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions.
·This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund(退款).Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
13.How will visitors travel to the destination?
A.By car. B.By bus.
C.By train. D.By water.
14.Which of the following should visitors pay extra money?
A.All activities. B.National Park fees.
C.Food and drink. D.Pick-up in San Francisco.
15.Who is not suitable for the hike to see the giant sequoias?
A.People with heart problems. B.People with passion for hiking.
C.People with children. D.People with good physical fitness.
(24-25高二上·四川成都·期末)A painting discovered in a basement, once waved aside as worthless, is now recognized as a genuine Picasso, potentially worth millions.
In the 1950s, Luigi Lo Rosso, a pawnbroker on the Italian island of Capri, found the artwork in the basement of an abandoned villa. Convinced it was a treasure, he framed it cheaply and gave it to his wife. She was unimpressed and even washed the artwork alongside another dusty piece as if cleaning a carpet. For decades, the painting hung unnoticed in the family home and later in a restaurant, its true value unrecognized.
Luigi’s son, Andrea, wasn’t born when the painting was found, but a revelation during his college years changed everything. He came across an image in an art history textbook that bore a striking similarity to the family painting. It featured Dora Maar and noted Picasso’s presence on Capri during that era. Returning home, Andrea began a mission to uncover the truth.
Andrea’s persistence lasted decades. By treating the painting as potentially stolen, he registered it with Italy’s patrimony (遗产) police, ensuring in-depth examination. Locked in a Milan police storage room until 2019, the painting was eventually examined by Cinzia Altieri, who found Picasso’s signature in the corner to be true. Art expert Luca Gentile Canal Marcante also confirmed its genuineness, valuing it at $6 million, a figure that could double or triple if the Picasso Foundation in Paris officially recognizes it.
Andrea remains cautious yet hopeful, “I’m happy, but let’s wait to toast,” he said. For now, he continues his father’s dream, aiming for the final seal of approval that could mark the painting’s incredible journey complete.
16.What did Luigi’s wife do to the painting?
A.She tried to figure out its worth. B.She had it framed and displayed it.
C.She cleaned the painting like a carpet. D.She sold it as she thought it had no value.
17.What made Andrea think that the painting might be drawn by Picasso?
A.It showed the image of Dora Maar. B.Picasso was on Capri when it was painted.
C.It looked like the image he saw in a textbook. D.It was well received when hung in a restaurant.
18.Why did Andrea register the painting with the police?
A.To have a careful examination. B.To donate it to the government.
C.To meet the police’s requirements. D.To hide it from other family members.
19.Which of the following words can best describe Andrea?
A.Determined. B.Open-minded. C.Confident. D.Warm-hearted.
(24-25高二上·辽宁·期末)What is scuba diving? Explained briefly, scuba diving is a water sport that involves breathing air from a tank while underwater. Most scuba divers are recreational (娱乐的) divers who explore underwater environments. There are also people who scuba dive for work including public safety divers, marine biologists and many others.
How is scuba diving done?
You might choose the dive site and invite friends. Either way, your plan should include diving with at least one other person in case anything goes wrong underwater. Once you decide where you want to dive and for how long, you’ll choose the appropriate scuba equipment.
When the dive day arrives, you’ll check the dive conditions one more time. If everything looks good, you’ll head to the dock or dive site with your gear.
Who can scuba dive?
Scuba diving is open to anyone eight years old or older who is comfortable in the water. There is no upper age limit. At age ten, kids can earn a Junior Open Water certification.
To learn to dive, you must have basic swimming skills and no underlying health conditions. People of all abilities can scuba dive, including individuals with physical challenges.
Is scuba diving safe?
With the right training, scuba diving is considerably safer than other popular activities. Statistics show you’re more likely to get injured while fishing, playing golf, snowboarding or even bowling than scuba diving. The most common medical issues associated with scuba diving are preventable such as sunburn and seasickness.
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20.What is the lower age limit for getting a Junior Open Water certification?
A.8. B.10. C.18. D.No age limit.
21.What do we know about scuba diving according to the passage?
A.Scuba diving is no safer than snowboarding.
B.Physically disabled people mustn’t go scuba diving.
C.All scuba divers engage in diving activities for recreational purposes.
D.Scuba diving can serve as a great way to escape the stress of daily life.
22.Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A.A brochure. B.A newspaper. C.A web page. D.A leaflet.
(24-25高二上·河南·期中)Yeouido Hangang Park, along the banks of Han River, is in the heart of Seoul. This city park offers activities and attractions for all kinds of travelers, from quiet river walks to crowded festivals, which will keep you entertained throughout the day.
Cycling and Walking Trails
One of the best ways to explore Yeouido Hangang Park is by cycling. The park features well-maintained cycling paths that offer scenic views of the Han River. Bicycles can be rented near the park entrance. If cycling isn’t your thing, there are plenty of walking trails through greenery and along the riverside.
Picnic Spots
Yeouido Hangang Park has many picnic spots for a relaxed afternoon. It’s common for locals to bring along a picnic mat, some snacks, and enjoy a dinner by the riverbank. The park’s quiet environment makes it a perfect spot for taking in the natural beauty.
The Han River Cruise ship (游船)
Riding the Moonlight Han River Cruise is undoubtedly a romantic way to enjoy Yeouido Hangang Park at night. For just ₩28,500 you get to have an unforgettable experience under the twinkling stars as your cruise passes by the Banpo Bridge.
Cherry Blossom (樱花) Festival
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival attracts thousands of visitors who come to witness the park’s cherry trees in full bloom. The festival features traditional cultural performances, food stalls (小吃摊), and various activities that celebrate the arrival of spring.
Getting to Yeouido Hangang Park
Reaching Yeouido Hangang Park is easy, thanks to Seoul’s good transport system. The most convenient way is to take the subway, where you can get off at Yeouinaru Station. From there, it’s a short walk to the park’s entrance. Several bus routes also serve the area, making it accessible from different parts of the city.
23.Where can people enjoy an outdoor picnic in the park?
A.Near the park entrance. B.Along the cycling paths.
C.On the cruise ship. D.Beside the Han River.
24.In which activity can visitors experience local culture in the park?
A.The Cherry Blossom Festival. B.The Moonlight Han River Cruise.
C.Scenic cycling and walking trails. D.Cooking dinner by the riverbank.
25.How can visitors reach Yeouido Hangang Park from Yeouinaru Station?
A.By taxi. B.By bus. C.On foot. D.By subway.
(24-25高二上·河北·期中)American muscle cars got their name because of their big, powerful engines and fast speed. Some of the gas-powered cars are so noisy, or even “thundering”. But interest worldwide in electric cars brings up this question: Can a muscle car go electric?
Car fans who loved the classic, powerful cars that used a lot of fuel are called “gearheads”. While the new battery-powered cars go fast and are easier to control than cars with big engines, they do not make much noise. Will “gearheads” someday become “battery-heads”? Stellantis, a carmaker, hopes so.
The company will stop making gas-powered versions of the Challenger and Charger (车名) by the end of 2023. Many European automakers already have electric versions of their high-performance cars. Governments around the world are now requiring cars to create less pollution, and so is America. As a result, plenty of carmakers are starting to centre their production on electric cars.
Tim Kuniskis leads the Dodge division for Stellantis. “It’s tough,” he said when discussing the idea that governments are considering financial punishments for companies that do not meet new requirements to reduce fuel use. Sam Abuelsamid, a researcher for Guidehouse Insights, said some carmakers will keep making models with traditional engines for about 10 years.
Dodge is working to improve its cars’ use of fuel but also keep the gearheads interested. A recent demonstration by Dodge showed off such a can that made a noise just like a muscle car even if they are using batteries.
Kuniskis, however, is a critic of his own company’s new electric Charger. “It doesn’t have the emotion,” he said, speaking of the electric cars. “It doesn’t have the drama. It doesn’t have the dangerous feeling of an engine.” But he did say that it would be the fastest ever. Times are changing. Businesses are starting to think about how to put electric driving systems into the “classic” cars. As he put it, “this isn’t about my generation, and the future is not the end of the muscle car.”
26.What made American muscle cars acquire the name?
A.Their looks like powerful muscles.
B.Their high speed and strong engines.
C.Their big size and attractive appearance.
D.Their thundering noise and lasting power.
27.What are Paragraphs 3~4 mainly about?
A.The future of high-performance electric cars.
B.The regulations of governments on pollution.
C.The change from gas-powered cars to electric ones.
D.The successful experience of Stellantis on electric cars.
28.What’s the attitude of Kuniskis towards the new electric cars?
A.Satisfied. B.Confident. C.Unclear. D.Unfavorable.
29.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Some Problems the “Muscle Car” Is Facing
B.What Will Happen to the American “Muscle Car”?
C.How Can We Make Muscle Cars Create Less Pollution?
D.Differences Between Battery-Powered Cars and Gas-Powered Cars
(24-25高一上·山东泰安·期中)We all remember that first cry at the movies. Whether they are tears of joy or sadness, it’s quite astonishing that human emotion can be controlled by moving images on a screen. In fact, it all comes from a plan. But what about those heart- breaking stories... for kids? They seem not to sugarcoat the realities of the world.
Actually, many great kids’ movies filled with tragedy (悲剧) are purposefully meant to stir up kids’ strong feelings. According to Aristotle, tragedy aids us in facing life’s unsolvable issues through sensible (理智的) thinking. Therefore, the existence of tragedy in kids’ movies is to teach kids to handle, to understand and to heal. The hardest lesson for a child is how to deal with loss, especially if it’s sudden. The cartoon classic The Lion King tells the story of Simba, who experiences the loss of his father. Kids see themselves in Simba’s character. He has dreams. He has a desire to grow and be a part of a bigger world. But it is really heartbreaking to see the loss.
Why is a film like this so beloved when it makes kids cry? The lesson it teaches is to overcome hardships and to move forward. Hakuna Matata! Yes, the phrase from The Lion King is to teach kids it’s okay to move on from tragic loss and not to let it define you. It’s an important lesson we learned at a very young age. Sadness should not be ignored (忽视). It’s important to feel sad, and that is why these films are so great. In Dumbo, Charlotte’s Web and Bridge to Terabithia, we lose our beloved characters. This quite upsets kids, but it teaches them to accept sadness and makes something new out of it.
So, what is the message behind a sad kids’ movie? It’s meant to teach the audience, especially children, to gain their independence and how to free themselves from tragedy. It’s like a cushion (缓冲垫) that separates stories from reality. It helps children deal with sad feelings when they come for real, or at least find relief by saying Hakuna Matata.
30.Why does the author mention “first cry” in paragraph 1?
A.To introduce the topic. B.To recommend a movie.
C.To support an argument. D.To explain the reason.
31.What does the underlined phrase “Hakuna Matata” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.Viewing sadness as a treatment. B.Seeking knowledge to enrich life.
C.Challenging oneself with tragic losses. D.Heading forward without being caught.
32.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.Children can find a way to hide sad feelings.
B.Children can learn to ignore sadness in tragedy.
C.Sad kids’ movies prepare children for tough times.
D.Sad kids’ movies help children to escape from reality.
33.What is the best title for the text?
A.Why Are Great Kids’ Movies So Sad?
B.What Is the Power of Great Kids’ Movies?
C.Life’s Hardest Lesson: How Kids’ Movies Inspire Us?
D.Moving Beyond Reality: What Sad Kids’ Movies Teach Us?
(24-25高二上·浙江·期中)A friend recently showed me her planned trip to Italy. Over cups of tea, she laid out the trip in military order-the Colosseum, Pompeii, Venice…By the time she was done I was exhausted, and 1 hadn’t even set foot outside the house.
My way of travelling is different. I just pick a destination and then go there, leaving things to chance. This may not be for everybody, but leaping into the unknown, for me, has been great.
Take Greenland, for example: 1 found myself in a tiny village of just 40 people, with no place to stay. The locals welcomed me warmly, and I enjoyed a delightful supper with an Inuit family, completed with fantastic stories never found in guidebooks.
A few years back, driving through Iceland, I noticed an older woman sitting at a picnic table by a waterfall. I approached her, and asked if I could sit with her. She turned out to be a source of knowledge about the area, which we had all to ourselves, without a tourist in sight.
Wandering in Trinidad, I got on a coastal ship. On the way, a young woman talked to me and gave me a tip for a visit to a hidden local restaurant with delicious and affordable food. There, I enjoyed the meal surrounded by the relaxing local music.
As a teacher, I encourage my students to travel.Most of them have never gone outside; others even never left their hometown. In many cases, they express a sense of fear, of going someplace where they won’t know anybody. I try to remove their anxieties by sharing my own travel experiences, and the message that there are good people everywhere, and friendships are waiting to be started.
I once read a piece about regrets that people expressed later in their lives. One that struck me was, “I wish I had taken more chances.” Setting off little planning does mean taking a risk, but for me, it is rewarding.
34.Why did the author mention her friend’s travel plan?
A.To recommend some best spots in Italy. B.To express her unconcern of friend’s plan.
C.To introduce her different way of traveling. D.To show her tiredness of making travel plans.
35.What can you learn from the author’s travel experiences?
A.She visited a village with large population in Greenland.
B.She learnt fascinating stories about Inuit from guidebooks.
C.She saw the waterfall advised by an old woman in Iceland.
D.She enjoyed a meal in a local hidden restaurant in Trinidad.
36.What mainly stops the author’s students from traveling?
A.Their lack of money. B.Their fear of unfamiliar places.
C.Their dislike of travelling abroad. D.Their inability to leave hometown.
37.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Friendships Start in Trips B.A Man is Rewarded with Plans
C.Travels Unprepared Bring Surprise D.Chances Favor the Focused Minds
(2022·河南·模拟预测)Country Boom
July 7-9 at Bayfront Park ∣ Ages 16 + Only
3-Day GA (General Admission) Ticket includes access to the concert grounds throughout the entire weekend (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday). It also allows access to public food, drink, and game. General Admission wristband does not allow access to the following campsites: VIP Areas and Party Pit.
Welcome To Rockville
July 19-22 at Daytona International Speedway ∣ Ages 14 + Only
It is a four-day hard rock and heavy metal music festival. In November 2021, this festival returned on a new week, November 11-14, at its new home at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Its 10th year brought in a record attendance of 161,000 people, making it the biggest rock festival in America that year.
Tidal Wave Festival
August 12-14 at Hollywood Palladium ∣ Ages 8 + Only
The 3-Day GA Ticket allows admittance for the three days of the Festival and includes: 3 Days of music and beach. It offers unlimited access to all the 30 performances and activities. Low-priced souvenirs, free water refill stations, shaded areas and cell phone charging stations are also available. Free General Admission is offered to children aged 8 but must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Boots and Hearts Music Festival
Sept 4-7 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds ∣ Ages 18 + Only
It is a multi-day country music and camping festival produced by Republic Live Inc. The festival is held annually at the custom-designed festival grounds, Buffs Creek Event Grounds in Ontario, Canada.
38.Which of the following was America’s biggest rock festival in 2021?
A.Country Boom. B.Welcome To Rockville.
C.Tidal Wave Festival. D.Boots and Hearts Music Festival.
39.What can an eight-year-old child get at Tidal Wave Festival?
A.A free souvenir. B.A free cell phone.
C.A free GA ticket D.A free bottle of water.
40.Where should you go if you want to enjoy the country music?
A.Bayfront Park. B.Daytona International Speedway.
C.Hollywood Palladium. D.Buffs Creek Event Grounds.
(22-23高二上·山东枣庄·期末)A Winter Olympics-themed Day was celebrated at Snug Harbor Cultural Center&Botanical Garden in New York on Saturday, bringing the 2022 Winter Olympics closer to American citizens. Organized by the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the event featured a photo exhibition and a lighting ceremony, impressing the audiences with the charm of the Beijing 2022, Winter Olympics and winter sports.
Key elements of the 2022 Games, including cute images of the Games’ official mascots(吉祥物)Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon, as well as many sports pictures, were on display and they could buy some if they like.
“The motto of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is ‘Together for a Shared Future’. I believe that if we could play together, we could work together, "Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping said at the event. Huang also voiced his hope that athletes around the world could happily meet and compete at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, so as to further improve each others’ understanding and help to build a better world. The Olympic spirit of solidarity(团结), friendship and peace not only inspires the athletes to go beyond their physical limits, but also promotes each other’s understanding across cultures and build a friendly and peaceful world without any disagreements”, said the Chinese diplomat.
Martha Neighbors, the president and CEO at Snug Harbor Cultural Center &Botanica Garden, told Xinhua that the motto of the Games “Together for a Shared Future” is wonderful. “I think that’s absolutely something for not just individuals but communities and nations to desire,” she said, adding she wishes the Beijing Winter Olympics “a huge hit”. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from Feb, 4 to Feb, 20, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games between March 4 and March 13.
41.What can people do in the Winter Olympics themed Day?
A.Know about the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
B.Visit the Chinese Consulate General in New York.
C.Send something to the Chinese Consulate General.
D.Rest at Snug Harbor Cultural Center Botanical Garden.
42.According to Huang Ping, what is the aim of the Winter Olympics?
A.Making a new better motto.
B.Winning the competition.
C.Creating a wonderful world.
D.Paying attention to the athletes.
43.What could people buy in the event?
A.Tickets to the Winter games.
B.The mascots of the games.
C.Sports clothes in the games.
D.The lighting of the games.
44.How does Martha Neighbors think of the coming games?
A.It will be only held for the individuals.
B.It will become a very successful event.
C.It will be replaced by the Paralympic Winter Games.
D.It will include all the communities and nations.
(2020高二·全国·专题练习)Located in the southern part of the Yangtze River Delta (三角洲) in Wuxi, Taihu Lake is the third largest freshwater lake in China. With a surface area of about 2, 338 square kilometers, it is a famous scenic spot in China.
45 It crosses Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, where you can see great natural beauty along the lake. The best place to view the beautiful lake is on the Turtle Head Islet, a small island stretching into the water, whose shape is really like the head of a turtle sticking out from the water. Taihu Lake and the surrounding magnificence will attract you when you climb onto the islet. When the soft breezes blow, waves roll and the hills in the distance look like a landscape painting. 46 The Turtle Head Islet Park is mainly made of the natural landscape, with man-made additions. Flowers and trees can be seen everywhere. 47 All efforts make the park graceful and elegant.
Besides the natural scenery of Taihu Lake, there are many ruins of historic sites. You can see the Grand Canal of the Sui Dynasty (581 —619), the islets in the lake along with the coastal places in the east. 48
Taihu Lake has an abundant source of fish. Traveling there, you can taste the famous delicious food known as “Taihu Lake Three Whites”. 49 The feast is generally prepared in the boat as one floats on the peaceful waters of Taihu Lake. It is very well worth a visit.
A.The scene is really charming.
B.They are white shrimp, whitebait and whitefish.
C.Taihu Lake supplies plenty of water to the area nearby.
D.Taihu Lake is just like a bright pearl set in the Yangtze River Delta.
E.You feel like walking in the wonderland, forgetting to return home.
F.Various kinds of architecture are placed among the trees and bushes.
G.The north and the west are both the cradles (摇篮) of the Wuyue culture.
(23-24高二上·山东菏泽·期末)With the emergence (出现) of intelligent transportation systems and the internet of things, the world is entering the next stage of movement — smart transportation.
In recent years, Chinese technology companies have worked hard to speed up the commercial use of robotaxis. In March, Beijing gave autonomous driving permits to tech giant Baidu and self-driving startup Pony.ai to run fully driverless robotaxis on open roads. In June, Baidu carried out its driverless ride-hailing (叫车) service in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Its Apollo Go robotaxis have been put into use across an area of 188 square kilometers in Shenzhen from 7 am to 10 pm daily.
Passengers can download apps like Apollo Go or Baidu Map to their smartphones, and tell the app where they are and where they want to go. Then, a car will appear. With sensors and cameras placed all over the car, a computer takes full control of the drive. A screen on the back seats shows how the robotaxi’s software looks at the space around the car to see other cars, humans, bikes, and anything else that might get in its way.
“The robotaxi goes at about the same speed, providing a good driving experience,” a user posted on Xiaohongshu. As of the first quarter of 2023, the user satisfaction rating for the Apollo Go app has reached 4.9 out of 5, with the latest data showing that 97.12 percent of the reviews are five-star ratings.
Meanwhile, drivers in the city can also enjoy the conveniences of smart transportation. In Guiyang, Guizhou, at some smart parking lots, drivers only need to park their cars at an induction (感应) line. A smart system can put the vehicles into a specific area. When drivers want to get back their cars, they make a request on the terminal (终端的) device and the car will come out of the parking lot by itself in about one minute.
All in all, smart transportation uses new technologies to make moving around a city easier and safer.
50.What do we know from paragraph 2?
A.Baidu competes fiercely against Pony.
B.Robotaxis begin to run in some cities in China.
C.Robotaxis can run on open roads without driving permits.
D.Tech companies do little research on smart transportation.
51.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A.How to work robotaxis. B.Why to use smartphones.
C.Where to download apps. D.Who to control computers.
52.What is the purpose of listing the numbers in paragraph 4?
A.To compare speed ratings.
B.To show the users’ satisfaction.
C.To check the safety of robotaxis.
D.To introduce a driving experience,
53.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Robotaxis: A New Development
B.Smart transportation: A Better Life
C.Giant Baidu: A Leader in Technology
D.Tech companies: Hope for the Future
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重点话题16 人与社会-体育与文化 阅读理解
【同步拓展阅读】2024-2025学年高二英语阅读提升(通用版)
一、关于人与社会、体育与文化阅读理解的高二英语词汇和考法考点,主要包括以下几个方面:
一、重点词汇
1. 人与社会
• Society(社会) • Culture(文化) • Communication(沟通)
• Relationships(关系) • Community(社区)
2. 体育
• Sports(体育) • Athlete(运动员) • Competition(竞赛)
• Sports events(体育项目)
3. 文化
• Art(艺术) • Literature(文学) • Music(音乐)
• Dance(舞蹈) • Theater(剧院) • Tradition(传统)
二、考法考点
1. 词汇理解:在阅读理解中,会考察学生对上述重点词汇的理解和运用。例如,在描述社会现象、体育活动或文化艺术时,学生需要准确理解相关词汇的含义。
2. 细节理解:文章可能会涉及具体的社会活动、体育赛事或文化事件,考察学生捕捉和理解文章细节的能力。
3. 推理判断:根据文章提供的信息,学生需要进行分析和推理,以判断作者的观点、态度或文章的隐含意义。例如,在描述某种社会现象时,作者可能通过用词、句式等表达出自己的立场和看法。
4. 主旨大意:考察学生概括和归纳文章主旨大意的能力。学生需要理解文章的中心思想,以及各段落之间的逻辑关系。
5. 文化背景知识:在阅读理解中,可能会涉及一些特定的文化背景知识,如体育规则、文化传统等。学生需要具备一定的文化背景知识,才能更好地理解文章内容和作者的意图。
综上所述,为了做好人与社会、体育与文化阅读理解的高二英语题目,学生需要掌握相关重点词汇,提高细节理解、推理判断、主旨大意概括等能力,并积累一定的文化背景知识。
一、阅读理解
(24-25高二上·湖北·期末)Climate change is making flights rougher, meaning your plane ride will have more rocky conditions. According to a 2024 study, the aircraft jolt caused by turbulence (湍流) in some locations increased by as much as 55 percent from 1979 to 2020. The good news is, according to Swansea University experts, that birds’ perception of the wind may be useful in forecasting turbulence.
Birds frequently fly over thousands of kilometers, and the amount of energy they must consume while traveling depends on wind direction, speed, and turbulence. Catching the wrong winds can also be the difference between life and death when you’re running low on supplies at the end of a life-changing journey halfway around the globe. Some species reach very high altitudes, although most don’t fly alongside commercial jets.
Emily Shepard, an expert in bird flight and air flow and her colleagues at Swansea University’s Laboratory for Animal Movement hope to “visualize the invisible” and chart the movements of the air by examining how these birds react to turbulence.
Shepard’s team flew an aircraft alongside a group of homing pigeons from 2018 to 2019. They recorded the turbulence levels during the birds’ flights back to their nests using GPS and acceleration data recorders fixed to the birds — a total of 88 flights. The team flew in a range of weather situations, including early mornings, later in the day, and several seasons.
Experts said birds might serve as mobile meteorological (气象学的) sensors, gathering information about any disturbance they encounter as they fly. Not only can birds fly in conditions that planes cannot, Shepard continues, but this would also be less expensive than employing sensors fixed to aircraft. This knowledge is critical to the airline business and weather science at large because it enables meteorologists and pilots to forecast and manage turbulence more effectively.
While certain potentials exist for modern aircraft technologies to detect and avoid turbulence, research on animal behavior in the air may offer a fresh and more insightful method of comprehending this phenomenon.
1.What does the underlined word “jolt” in paragraph 1 mean?
A.Flight. B.Acceleration. C.Movement. D.Roughness.
2.Why is it important for birds to perceive the wind?
A.To conserve energy. B.To find direction.
C.To find enough supplies. D.To reach high altitudes.
3.What is the purpose of the study conducted by Shepard’s team?
A.To draw birds’ flying patterns.
B.To improve the aircraft design.
C.To predict turbulence effectively.
D.To analyze birds’ reactions to turbulence.
4.How might birds contribute to meteorology and air travel?
A.By avoiding turbulence during flights.
B.By serving as economical mobile sensors.
C.By reducing the need for weather aircraft.
D.By predicting weather patterns on their own.
【答案】1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了气候变化使飞行更颠簸,研究发现鸟类对风的感知或有助于预测湍流。
1.词句猜测题。划线词的上文“Climate change is making flights rougher, meaning your plane ride will have more rocky conditions. (气候变化使飞行变得更加艰难,这意味着你的飞行环境将更加颠簸)”提到气候变化导致飞行环境更加颠簸,再结合划线词的下文“caused by turbulence (湍流) in some locations (由某些地方的湍流引起)”可推知,飞机会因湍流而产生颠簸,划线词jolt意思应该是“颠簸,不平稳”,与Roughness意思相近。故选D项。
2.推理判断题。根据第二段中“Birds frequently fly over thousands of kilometers, and the amount of energy they must consume while traveling depends on wind direction, speed, and turbulence. Catching the wrong winds can also be the difference between life and death when you’re running low on supplies at the end of a life-changing journey halfway around the globe. (鸟类经常飞行数千公里,它们在飞行过程中必须消耗的能量取决于风向、速度和湍流。当你在环绕地球半圈的、改变生命轨迹的旅程接近尾声,物资所剩无几时,遇上不利的风也可能关乎生死)”可知,选择错误的风向可能会消耗大量能量,导致生死攸关的后果,尤其是在长途飞行中。因此,鸟类感知风的主要目的是为了节省能量。故选A项。
3.细节理解题。根据第一段中“The good news is, according to Swansea University experts, that birds’ perception of the wind may be useful in forecasting turbulence. (好消息是,据斯旺西大学的专家称,鸟类对风的感知可能有助于预测湍流)”和第三段“Emily Shepard, an expert in bird flight and air flow and her colleagues at Swansea University’s Laboratory for Animal Movement hope to “visualize the invisible” and chart the movements of the air by examining how these birds react to turbulence. (Emily Shepard是斯旺西大学动物运动实验室的鸟类飞行和气流专家,她和她的同事们希望通过研究这些鸟类对湍流的反应来‘可视化看不见的东西’,并绘制空气运动的图表)”可知,该研究团队的目的是根据鸟类对湍流的反应描绘出湍流的情况,从而更有效地预测湍流。故选C项。
4.细节理解题。根据第五段中“Experts said birds might serve as mobile meteorological (气象学的) sensors, gathering information about any disturbance they encounter as they fly. Not only can birds fly in conditions that planes cannot, Shepard continues, but this would also be less expensive than employing sensors fixed to aircraft. (专家说,鸟类可以充当移动的气象传感器,收集它们在飞行过程中遇到的任何干扰的信息。Shepard继续说,鸟类不仅可以在飞机无法飞行的条件下飞行,而且这比在飞机上安装传感器更便宜)”可知,鸟类在气象学和航空旅行中的贡献主要是作为经济的移动传感器。故选B项。
(24-25高二上·山西晋中·期末)There are plenty of destinations around the world for nature lovers, and here are a few popular spots recommended by our readers.
Costa Rica
When considering a destination for an eco-friendly vacation, Costa Rica is a must. It is a rugged country known for its beautiful beaches and volcanoes. Activities include volcano hikes, whitewater rafting, and coffee region tours. You can also volunteer for sea turtle conservation. For the best weather, visit between mid-December and April, Costa Rica’s dry season.
Jamaica
Jamaica’s turquoise water and white sand beaches make it a top ecotourism destination in the Caribbean. Activities like bamboo rafting and hiking the Blue Mountains allow visitors to explore the island’s diverse plant and animal life. For the best experience, visit in April.
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat, an archipelago (群岛) in Indonesia, is an ecotourism destination with 75% of the world’s marine (海洋的) species. It is very popular with divers and has a lot to offer to any traveler wanting to see somewhere that is off the tourist track. The climate is pleasant year-round, with only short-lived rain in June.
Sorsogon
Sorsogon, Bicol Region, is a popular spot for ecotourism. If you love mountains and are courageous enough to climb an active volcano, there’s Mt. Bulusan. Visitors can also go kayaking, go camping, and learn to cook local cuisine. However, due to frequent typhoons and natural disasters, it’s difficult to say the best time to visit.
5.What can visitors do in Costa Rica?
A.Enjoy many kinds of rare plants. B.Attend a lecture about volcanoes.
C.Catch the sea turtle. D.Pay a visit to a coffee region.
6.What is the best time to visit Jamaica?
A.Mid-December. B.April. C.June. D.All year around.
7.What do the four destinations have in common?
A.They are located in Asia. B.They have various unique marine life.
C.They are eco-friendly to nature. D.They are popular with diving enthusiasts.
【答案】5.D 6.B 7.C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个适合自然爱好者旅行的地方。
5.细节理解题。根据Costa Rica中“Activities include volcano hikes, whitewater rafting, and coffee region tours. (活动包括火山远足、激流漂流和咖啡产区之旅)”可知,游客可以参观哥斯达黎加的咖啡产区。故选D项。
6.细节理解题。根据Jamaica中“For the best experience, visit in April. (要想获得最佳体验,请在4月份参观)”可知,四月是游览牙买加的最佳时间。故选B项。
7.细节理解题。根据Costa Rica中“When considering a destination for an eco-friendly vacation, Costa Rica is a must. (当考虑一个环保度假的目的地时,哥斯达黎加是必须的)”、Jamaica中“Jamaica’s turquoise water and white sand beaches make it a top ecotourism destination in the Caribbean. (牙买加碧绿的海水和白色的沙滩使它成为加勒比地区顶级的生态旅游目的地)”、Raja Ampat中“Raja Ampat, an archipelago (群岛) in Indonesia, is an ecotourism destination with 75% of the world’s marine (海洋的) species. (印度尼西亚的拉贾安帕特群岛是一个生态旅游目的地,拥有世界上75%的海洋物种)”和Sorsogon中“Sorsogon, Bicol Region, is a popular spot for ecotourism. (比科尔地区的索索贡是一个受欢迎的生态旅游景点)”可知,这四个目的地的共同点是它们对自然是友好的。故选C项。
(24-25高二上·四川自贡·期末)When it comes to being fit and healthy, most of us know by now that 10,000 steps is recommended everywhere as a target to achieve. 8 The 10,000 steps a day target seems to have come about from a trade name pedometer (计步器) sold in 1965 by Yamasa Clock in Japan. The device was called “Manpo-kei”, which translates to “10,000 steps meter”. This was a marketing tool for the device and has seemed to have stuck across the world as the daily step target. 9
But while some research has shown health benefits at 10,000 steps, recent research from Harvard Medical School has shown that, on average, approximately 4,400 steps a day is enough to significantly lower the risk of death in women. This was when compared to only walking around 2,700 steps daily. The more steps people walked, the lower their risk of dying was, before leveling off at around 7,500 steps a day. 10 Although it’s uncertain whether similar results would be seen in men, it’s one example of how moving a little bit more daily can improve health and lower risk of death.
11 One easy way to do that is to increase your current step count by about 2,000 steps a day. Other easy ways to move more daily include walking to work if possible, or taking part of an online exercise program if you’re working from home. 12 And given that even small amounts of physical activity positively impact your health, taking regular breaks to move around if you’re working at a desk all day will help to easily get more physical activity.
A.No additional benefits were seen with more steps.
B.Is walking 10,000 steps every day really necessary?
C.But do you know where this number actually came from?
D.There are several ways to increase steps or simply move more.
E.It’s even included in daily activity targets by popular smart watches.
F.The ways to improve our health lie in many aspects such as exercising more.
G.Meeting with friends for a walk rather than in a cafe or pub can also be useful.
【答案】8.C 9.E 10.A 11.D 12.G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了每天一万步这一流行目标的来源,指出有研究表明对女性而言约4400步就能显著降低死亡风险,7500步后无更多额外益处,并分享了增加步数和日常活动量的多种方法。
8.前文“When it comes to being fit and healthy, most of us know by now that 10,000 steps is recommended everywhere as a target to achieve. (说到健美和健康,我们大多数人现在都知道,一万步是到处推荐的目标)”提到走一万步维持健康的目标,后文“The 10,000 steps a day target seems to have come about from a trade name pedometer (计步器) sold in 1965 by Yamasa Clock in Japan. (每天走一万步的目标似乎源自1965年日本Yamasa钟表公司推出的一款计步器的商品名)”说明这一目标的来源,因此C项“But do you know where this number actually came from? (但是你知道这个数字实际上来自哪里吗)”符合语境,提出数字来源的问题,和前文构成转折,引出后文的回答,其中的this number指代前文提到的10,000。故选C。
9.前文“This was a marketing tool for the device and has seemed to have stuck across the world as the daily step target. (这是该设备的一种营销工具,似乎已经成为全球各地的日常步数目标)”提到走一万步作为日常步数目标流行起来,因此E项“It’s even included in daily activity targets by popular smart watches. (它甚至被流行的智能手表纳入日常活动目标)”符合语境,进一步说明了这个目标的流行情况,承接前文。故选E。
10.前文“The more steps people walked, the lower their risk of dying was, before leveling off at around 7,500 steps a day. (人们走的步数越多,死亡的风险就越低,之后会稳定在每天7500步左右)”指出每天约7500步时风险降低趋势趋于平稳,因此A项“No additional benefits were seen with more steps. (再多走步数也没有看到额外的好处)”符合语境,说明更多的步数不会增益,承接前文。故选A。
11.后文“One easy way to do that is to increase your current step count by about 2,000 steps a day. Other easy ways to move more daily include walking to work if possible, or taking part of an online exercise program if you’re working from home. (一个简单的方法就是每天增加2000步的步数。其他简单的每天多运动的方法包括走路去上班,如果可能的话,或者如果你在家工作,参加一个在线锻炼项目)”介绍各种增加日常活动量的具体方法,因此D项“There are several ways to increase steps or simply move more. (有几种增加步数或更多活动的方法)”符合语境,总的指出增加步数有方法可循,统领后文,适合作为段首句。故选D。
12.“One easy way to do that is to increase your current step count by about 2,000 steps a day. Other easy ways to move more daily include walking to work if possible, or taking part of an online exercise program if you’re working from home. (一个简单的方法就是每天增加2000步的步数。其他简单的每天多运动的方法包括走路去上班,如果可能的话,或者如果你在家工作,参加一个在线锻炼项目)”介绍各种增加日常活动量的具体方法,因此G项“Meeting with friends for a walk rather than in a cafe or pub can also be useful. (和朋友见面去散步而不是在咖啡馆或酒吧也会很有用)”符合语境,继续说明增加活动量的途径,和前文是并列关系。故选G。
(24-25高二上·贵州遵义·期末)See Yosemite National Park’s iconic natural wonders on this convenient minibus tour that saves time and energy. Let someone else handle the drive, and visit some of the park’s best sights in just one day.Duration: 14 hours
Price: From $229.00
What’s included:
·National Park fees
·All activities
·Hotel/ port pick-up and drop-off(from select hotels in San Francisco)
What’s not included:
·Food and drink
·Gratuities
·No pick-up/ drop-off from residential addresses or hotels outside of San FranciscoAccessibility
·Not wheelchair accessible
·Stroller accessible
·Service animals allowed
·Near public transportation
·Infant seats availableAdditional information
·The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias(红杉). This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is the only way to see sequoias.
·There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia Hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions.
·This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund(退款).Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
13.How will visitors travel to the destination?
A.By car. B.By bus.
C.By train. D.By water.
14.Which of the following should visitors pay extra money?
A.All activities. B.National Park fees.
C.Food and drink. D.Pick-up in San Francisco.
15.Who is not suitable for the hike to see the giant sequoias?
A.People with heart problems. B.People with passion for hiking.
C.People with children. D.People with good physical fitness.
【答案】13.B 14.C 15.A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了关于约塞米蒂国家公园迷你巴士一日游的广告,介绍了行程时长、价格、包含和不包含的项目、出行的便利性、额外信息以及取消政策等内容。
13.细节理解题。根据第一段“See Yosemite National Park’s iconic natural wonders on this convenient minibus tour that saves time and energy.(乘坐方便的小型巴士游览,节省时间和精力,欣赏约塞米蒂国家公园标志性的自然奇观)”可知,游客将乘公共汽车去目的地。故选B。
14.细节理解题。根据What’s not included部分中“Food and drink(食物和饮料)”可知,食物和饮料不包括在已付费用中,游客需要额外付费。故选C。
15.细节理解题。根据Additional information部分中“The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias(红杉). This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is the only way to see sequoias.(这次旅行对大多数旅行者来说都是可行的。然而,在一天结束的时候,我们会徒步去看巨大的红杉。不建议有背部、心脏或膝盖问题的人这样做。它也不适合轮椅使用者。不幸的是,这是唯一能看到红杉的方法)”可知,有心脏病的人不适合徒步去看巨大的红杉。故选A项。
(24-25高二上·四川成都·期末)A painting discovered in a basement, once waved aside as worthless, is now recognized as a genuine Picasso, potentially worth millions.
In the 1950s, Luigi Lo Rosso, a pawnbroker on the Italian island of Capri, found the artwork in the basement of an abandoned villa. Convinced it was a treasure, he framed it cheaply and gave it to his wife. She was unimpressed and even washed the artwork alongside another dusty piece as if cleaning a carpet. For decades, the painting hung unnoticed in the family home and later in a restaurant, its true value unrecognized.
Luigi’s son, Andrea, wasn’t born when the painting was found, but a revelation during his college years changed everything. He came across an image in an art history textbook that bore a striking similarity to the family painting. It featured Dora Maar and noted Picasso’s presence on Capri during that era. Returning home, Andrea began a mission to uncover the truth.
Andrea’s persistence lasted decades. By treating the painting as potentially stolen, he registered it with Italy’s patrimony (遗产) police, ensuring in-depth examination. Locked in a Milan police storage room until 2019, the painting was eventually examined by Cinzia Altieri, who found Picasso’s signature in the corner to be true. Art expert Luca Gentile Canal Marcante also confirmed its genuineness, valuing it at $6 million, a figure that could double or triple if the Picasso Foundation in Paris officially recognizes it.
Andrea remains cautious yet hopeful, “I’m happy, but let’s wait to toast,” he said. For now, he continues his father’s dream, aiming for the final seal of approval that could mark the painting’s incredible journey complete.
16.What did Luigi’s wife do to the painting?
A.She tried to figure out its worth. B.She had it framed and displayed it.
C.She cleaned the painting like a carpet. D.She sold it as she thought it had no value.
17.What made Andrea think that the painting might be drawn by Picasso?
A.It showed the image of Dora Maar. B.Picasso was on Capri when it was painted.
C.It looked like the image he saw in a textbook. D.It was well received when hung in a restaurant.
18.Why did Andrea register the painting with the police?
A.To have a careful examination. B.To donate it to the government.
C.To meet the police’s requirements. D.To hide it from other family members.
19.Which of the following words can best describe Andrea?
A.Determined. B.Open-minded. C.Confident. D.Warm-hearted.
【答案】16.C 17.C 18.A 19.A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在地下室发现的一幅画,曾经被认为一文不值,现在被认为是毕加索的真迹,可能价值数百万美元。讲述了画作发现的前因后果。
16.细节理解题。根据第二段“She was unimpressed and even washed the artwork alongside another dusty piece as if cleaning a carpet.(她不为所动,甚至像洗地毯一样,把这幅画和另一幅满是灰尘的画放在一起清理)”可知,路易吉的妻子把画擦得干干净净。故选C。
17.细节理解题。根据第三段“He came across an image in an art history textbook that bore a striking similarity to the family painting.(他在美术史教科书上偶然发现了与这幅家画惊人相似的画面)”可知,因为这幅画看起来像他在教科书上看到的,所以安德里亚认为这幅画可能是毕加索画的。故选C。
18.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“By treating the painting as potentially stolen, he registered it with Italy’s patrimony (遗产) police, ensuring in-depth examination.(他认为这幅画可能是被盗的,并向意大利文物警察局登记,以确保深入检查)”可知,安德里亚向警方登记这幅画是为了仔细检查。故选A。
19.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Andrea’s persistence lasted decades.(安德里亚坚持了几十年)”以及“Locked in a Milan police storage room until 2019, the painting was eventually examined by Cinzia Altieri, who found Picasso’s signature in the corner to be true.(这幅画一直被锁在米兰警方的储藏室里,直到2019年才被Cinzia Altieri检查,她发现角落里毕加索的签名是真的)”可知,安德里很坚定。故选A。
(24-25高二上·辽宁·期末)What is scuba diving? Explained briefly, scuba diving is a water sport that involves breathing air from a tank while underwater. Most scuba divers are recreational (娱乐的) divers who explore underwater environments. There are also people who scuba dive for work including public safety divers, marine biologists and many others.
How is scuba diving done?
You might choose the dive site and invite friends. Either way, your plan should include diving with at least one other person in case anything goes wrong underwater. Once you decide where you want to dive and for how long, you’ll choose the appropriate scuba equipment.
When the dive day arrives, you’ll check the dive conditions one more time. If everything looks good, you’ll head to the dock or dive site with your gear.
Who can scuba dive?
Scuba diving is open to anyone eight years old or older who is comfortable in the water. There is no upper age limit. At age ten, kids can earn a Junior Open Water certification.
To learn to dive, you must have basic swimming skills and no underlying health conditions. People of all abilities can scuba dive, including individuals with physical challenges.
Is scuba diving safe?
With the right training, scuba diving is considerably safer than other popular activities. Statistics show you’re more likely to get injured while fishing, playing golf, snowboarding or even bowling than scuba diving. The most common medical issues associated with scuba diving are preventable such as sunburn and seasickness.
Experience Life Authentic
Scuba diving is one of the few experiences where you can see fascinating animals in their natural habitat. When you immerse yourself in the world beneath the waves, you leave text messages and to-do lists behind. It’s the perfect escape from the demands of the surface world.
Take the first step to leading a more extraordinary life. Click the button below to get started.
20.What is the lower age limit for getting a Junior Open Water certification?
A.8. B.10. C.18. D.No age limit.
21.What do we know about scuba diving according to the passage?
A.Scuba diving is no safer than snowboarding.
B.Physically disabled people mustn’t go scuba diving.
C.All scuba divers engage in diving activities for recreational purposes.
D.Scuba diving can serve as a great way to escape the stress of daily life.
22.Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A.A brochure. B.A newspaper. C.A web page. D.A leaflet.
【答案】20.B 21.D 22.C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了水肺潜水这项水上运动。
20.细节理解题。根据Who can scuba dive?部分中“At age ten, kids can earn a Junior Open Water certification. (十岁的孩子可以获得初级开放水域潜水证书)”可知,获得初级开放水域潜水证书的最低年龄是10岁。故选B项。
21.细节理解题。根据Experience Life Authentic部分中“Scuba diving is one of the few experiences where you can see fascinating animals in their natural habitat. When you immerse yourself in the world beneath the waves, you leave text messages and to-do lists behind. It’s the perfect escape from the demands of the surface world. (水肺潜水是少数几种能让你在自然栖息地看到迷人动物的体验之一。当你沉浸在波浪下的世界中时,你会把短信和待办事项清单抛在脑后。这是逃离地面世界需求的完美方式)”可知,水肺潜水可以让你暂时忘记日常生活的压力,是逃离这些压力的好方法。故选D项。
22.推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Take the first step to leading a more extraordinary life. Click the button below to get started. (迈出走向更非凡生活的第一步。点击下面的按钮开始)”可知,文章最后提到了点击按钮开始,这暗示该文章很可能来自网页。故选C项。
(24-25高二上·河南·期中)Yeouido Hangang Park, along the banks of Han River, is in the heart of Seoul. This city park offers activities and attractions for all kinds of travelers, from quiet river walks to crowded festivals, which will keep you entertained throughout the day.
Cycling and Walking Trails
One of the best ways to explore Yeouido Hangang Park is by cycling. The park features well-maintained cycling paths that offer scenic views of the Han River. Bicycles can be rented near the park entrance. If cycling isn’t your thing, there are plenty of walking trails through greenery and along the riverside.
Picnic Spots
Yeouido Hangang Park has many picnic spots for a relaxed afternoon. It’s common for locals to bring along a picnic mat, some snacks, and enjoy a dinner by the riverbank. The park’s quiet environment makes it a perfect spot for taking in the natural beauty.
The Han River Cruise ship (游船)
Riding the Moonlight Han River Cruise is undoubtedly a romantic way to enjoy Yeouido Hangang Park at night. For just ₩28,500 you get to have an unforgettable experience under the twinkling stars as your cruise passes by the Banpo Bridge.
Cherry Blossom (樱花) Festival
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival attracts thousands of visitors who come to witness the park’s cherry trees in full bloom. The festival features traditional cultural performances, food stalls (小吃摊), and various activities that celebrate the arrival of spring.
Getting to Yeouido Hangang Park
Reaching Yeouido Hangang Park is easy, thanks to Seoul’s good transport system. The most convenient way is to take the subway, where you can get off at Yeouinaru Station. From there, it’s a short walk to the park’s entrance. Several bus routes also serve the area, making it accessible from different parts of the city.
23.Where can people enjoy an outdoor picnic in the park?
A.Near the park entrance. B.Along the cycling paths.
C.On the cruise ship. D.Beside the Han River.
24.In which activity can visitors experience local culture in the park?
A.The Cherry Blossom Festival. B.The Moonlight Han River Cruise.
C.Scenic cycling and walking trails. D.Cooking dinner by the riverbank.
25.How can visitors reach Yeouido Hangang Park from Yeouinaru Station?
A.By taxi. B.By bus. C.On foot. D.By subway.
【答案】23.D 24.A 25.C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了位于首尔市中心的汝矣岛汉江公园,包括公园内的活动、景点、设施以及如何到达公园等信息,旨在为读者提供有关该公园的全面介绍和旅行建议。
23.细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Yeouido Hangang Park has many picnic spots for a relaxed afternoon. It’s common for locals to bring along a picnic mat, some snacks, and enjoy a dinner by the riverbank. (汝矣岛汉江公园有许多适合悠闲午后的野餐地点。当地人经常会带上野餐垫,带些零食,然后在河岸边享用晚餐)”可知,人们可以在汉江旁边享受户外野餐。故选D。
24.细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The annual Cherry Blossom Festival attracts thousands of visitors who come to witness the park’s cherry trees in full bloom. The festival features traditional cultural performances, food stalls (小吃摊), and various activities that celebrate the arrival of spring.(一年一度的樱花节吸引了成千上万名游客前来观赏公园内盛开的樱花树。节日期间会有传统文化表演、食品摊位和各种庆祝春天到来的活动)”可知,游客可以在樱花节期间体验当地文化。故选A。
25.细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Reaching Yeouido Hangang Park is easy, thanks to Seoul’s good transport system. The most convenient way is to take the subway, where you can get off at Yeouinaru Station. From there, it’s a short walk to the park’s entrance.(得益于首尔发达的交通系统,到达汝矣岛汉江公园十分便捷。最方便的方式是乘坐地铁,在汝矣渡口站下车。从那里步行一小段路即可到达公园入口)”可知,游客从汝矣渡口站步行到达汝矣岛汉江公园。故选C。
(24-25高二上·河北·期中)American muscle cars got their name because of their big, powerful engines and fast speed. Some of the gas-powered cars are so noisy, or even “thundering”. But interest worldwide in electric cars brings up this question: Can a muscle car go electric?
Car fans who loved the classic, powerful cars that used a lot of fuel are called “gearheads”. While the new battery-powered cars go fast and are easier to control than cars with big engines, they do not make much noise. Will “gearheads” someday become “battery-heads”? Stellantis, a carmaker, hopes so.
The company will stop making gas-powered versions of the Challenger and Charger (车名) by the end of 2023. Many European automakers already have electric versions of their high-performance cars. Governments around the world are now requiring cars to create less pollution, and so is America. As a result, plenty of carmakers are starting to centre their production on electric cars.
Tim Kuniskis leads the Dodge division for Stellantis. “It’s tough,” he said when discussing the idea that governments are considering financial punishments for companies that do not meet new requirements to reduce fuel use. Sam Abuelsamid, a researcher for Guidehouse Insights, said some carmakers will keep making models with traditional engines for about 10 years.
Dodge is working to improve its cars’ use of fuel but also keep the gearheads interested. A recent demonstration by Dodge showed off such a can that made a noise just like a muscle car even if they are using batteries.
Kuniskis, however, is a critic of his own company’s new electric Charger. “It doesn’t have the emotion,” he said, speaking of the electric cars. “It doesn’t have the drama. It doesn’t have the dangerous feeling of an engine.” But he did say that it would be the fastest ever. Times are changing. Businesses are starting to think about how to put electric driving systems into the “classic” cars. As he put it, “this isn’t about my generation, and the future is not the end of the muscle car.”
26.What made American muscle cars acquire the name?
A.Their looks like powerful muscles.
B.Their high speed and strong engines.
C.Their big size and attractive appearance.
D.Their thundering noise and lasting power.
27.What are Paragraphs 3~4 mainly about?
A.The future of high-performance electric cars.
B.The regulations of governments on pollution.
C.The change from gas-powered cars to electric ones.
D.The successful experience of Stellantis on electric cars.
28.What’s the attitude of Kuniskis towards the new electric cars?
A.Satisfied. B.Confident. C.Unclear. D.Unfavorable.
29.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Some Problems the “Muscle Car” Is Facing
B.What Will Happen to the American “Muscle Car”?
C.How Can We Make Muscle Cars Create Less Pollution?
D.Differences Between Battery-Powered Cars and Gas-Powered Cars
【答案】26.B 27.C 28.D 29.B
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要围绕美国肌肉车是否能变成电动车这一话题进行了讨论,介绍了汽车制造商、研究者以及消费者对这一问题的看法和态度,同时提到了道奇等汽车制造商在改进汽车燃油效率和推出电动车方面的努力。
26.细节理解题。根据文章第一段“American muscle cars got their name because of their big, powerful engines and fast speed.(美国肌肉车之所以得名,是因为它们拥有庞大强劲的发动机和极快的速度。)”可知,美国肌肉车得名的原因是它们的高速和强大的发动机。故选B。
27.主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“The company will stop making gas-powered versions of the Challenger and Charger(车名)by the end of 2023. Many European automakers already have electric versions of their high-performance cars. Governments around the world are now requiring cars to create less pollution, and so is America. As a result, plenty of carmakers are starting to centre their production on electric cars.(该公司将在2023年底前停止生产汽油版的挑战者和充电器车型。许多欧洲汽车制造商已经推出了其高性能汽车的电动版。全球各国政府目前都在要求汽车减少污染,美国也不例外。因此,许多汽车制造商开始将生产重心转向电动汽车。)”以及第四段“Tim Kuniskis leads the Dodge division for Stellantis. “It’s tough,” he said when discussing the idea that governments are considering financial punishments for companies that do not meet new requirements to reduce fuel use. Sam Abuelsamid, a researcher for Guidehouse Insights, said some carmakers will keep making models with traditional engines for about 10 years.( Tim Kuniskis负责斯特兰蒂斯旗下的Dodge事业部。在讨论政府正在考虑对未达新减油要求的企业实施经济处罚的想法时,他表示:“这很难。”Guidehouse Insights的研究员Sam Abuelsamid说,一些汽车制造商将继续生产搭载传统发动机的车型,大约持续10年。)”可知,这两段主要讲述了从汽油动力汽车到电动汽车的转变,以及汽车制造商和政府对此的态度。故选C。
28.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Kuniskis, however, is a critic of his own company’s new electric Charger. “It doesn’t have the emotion,” he said, speaking of the electric cars. “It doesn’t have the drama. It doesn’t have the dangerous feeling of an engine.” But he did say that it would be the fastest ever. Times are changing. Businesses are starting to think about how to put electric driving systems into the “classic” cars.(然而,Kuniskis却对自家公司新推出的电动充电器车型持批评态度。“它没有那种激情,”他在谈到电动汽车时说,“它没有那种戏剧性。它也没有发动机带来的那种危险感。”但他也表示,这将是速度最快的车型。时代在变。企业开始思考如何将电动驱动系统融入“经典”汽车。)”可知,Kuniskis对于新电动汽车持反对的态度。故选D。
29.主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“American muscle cars got their name because of their big, powerful engines and fast speed. Some of the gas-powered cars are so noisy, or even “thundering”. But interest worldwide in electric cars brings up this question: Can a muscle car go electric?(美国肌肉车之所以得名,是因为它们拥有庞大强劲的发动机和极快的速度。其中一些汽油动力汽车噪音极大,甚至“轰鸣作响”。但随着全球对电动汽车的兴趣日益浓厚,一个问题也随之浮现:肌肉车能变成电动车吗?)”以及全文内容可知,文章主要围绕美国肌肉车是否能变成电动车进行了讨论,介绍了汽车制造商、研究者以及消费者对这一问题的看法和态度,同时提到了道奇等汽车制造商在改进汽车燃油效率和推出电动车方面的努力。所以,题目B“What Will Happen to the American “Muscle Car”?”最符合文章的主旨,能够概括文章的主要内容和讨论的话题。故选B。
(24-25高一上·山东泰安·期中)We all remember that first cry at the movies. Whether they are tears of joy or sadness, it’s quite astonishing that human emotion can be controlled by moving images on a screen. In fact, it all comes from a plan. But what about those heart- breaking stories... for kids? They seem not to sugarcoat the realities of the world.
Actually, many great kids’ movies filled with tragedy (悲剧) are purposefully meant to stir up kids’ strong feelings. According to Aristotle, tragedy aids us in facing life’s unsolvable issues through sensible (理智的) thinking. Therefore, the existence of tragedy in kids’ movies is to teach kids to handle, to understand and to heal. The hardest lesson for a child is how to deal with loss, especially if it’s sudden. The cartoon classic The Lion King tells the story of Simba, who experiences the loss of his father. Kids see themselves in Simba’s character. He has dreams. He has a desire to grow and be a part of a bigger world. But it is really heartbreaking to see the loss.
Why is a film like this so beloved when it makes kids cry? The lesson it teaches is to overcome hardships and to move forward. Hakuna Matata! Yes, the phrase from The Lion King is to teach kids it’s okay to move on from tragic loss and not to let it define you. It’s an important lesson we learned at a very young age. Sadness should not be ignored (忽视). It’s important to feel sad, and that is why these films are so great. In Dumbo, Charlotte’s Web and Bridge to Terabithia, we lose our beloved characters. This quite upsets kids, but it teaches them to accept sadness and makes something new out of it.
So, what is the message behind a sad kids’ movie? It’s meant to teach the audience, especially children, to gain their independence and how to free themselves from tragedy. It’s like a cushion (缓冲垫) that separates stories from reality. It helps children deal with sad feelings when they come for real, or at least find relief by saying Hakuna Matata.
30.Why does the author mention “first cry” in paragraph 1?
A.To introduce the topic. B.To recommend a movie.
C.To support an argument. D.To explain the reason.
31.What does the underlined phrase “Hakuna Matata” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.Viewing sadness as a treatment. B.Seeking knowledge to enrich life.
C.Challenging oneself with tragic losses. D.Heading forward without being caught.
32.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.Children can find a way to hide sad feelings.
B.Children can learn to ignore sadness in tragedy.
C.Sad kids’ movies prepare children for tough times.
D.Sad kids’ movies help children to escape from reality.
33.What is the best title for the text?
A.Why Are Great Kids’ Movies So Sad?
B.What Is the Power of Great Kids’ Movies?
C.Life’s Hardest Lesson: How Kids’ Movies Inspire Us?
D.Moving Beyond Reality: What Sad Kids’ Movies Teach Us?
【答案】30.A 31.D 32.C 33.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了悲伤的儿童电影如何通过悲剧情节帮助孩子们理解和处理失去等复杂情感,教会他们面对现实中的困难,并从中获得成长和独立。
30.推理判断题。根据第一段中“We all remember that first cry at the movies. Whether they are tears of joy or sadness, it’s quite astonishing that human emotion can be controlled by moving images on a screen. In fact, it all comes from a plan. But what about those heart- breaking stories... for kids? (我们都记得看电影时的第一次哭泣。无论是喜悦的泪水还是悲伤的泪水,令人惊讶的是,人类的情感可以被屏幕上移动的图像所控制。事实上,这一切都源于一个计划。但是那些让孩子们心碎的故事呢)”可知,开头先提到看电影时的第一次哭泣,描述电影引起我们的情感反应,继而引出让孩子们心碎的电影故事,后文围绕悲伤的儿童电影及其背后的原因展开。由此可知,作者提到这个是为了引出文章的话题。故选A项。
31.词句猜测题。根据画线部分的上文“The lesson it teaches is to overcome hardships and to move forward. (它教给我们的是克服困难,继续前进)”和下文“Yes, the phrase from The Lion King is to teach kids it’s okay to move on from tragic loss and not to let it define you. (是的,《狮子王》里的那句话是要告诉孩子们,从悲剧中走出来是可以的,不要让它定义你)”可推知,画线部分Hakuna Matata !意为“向前走而不被困住”。故选D项。
32.推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It’s meant to teach the audience, especially children, to gain their independence and how to free themselves from tragedy. It’s like a cushion (缓冲垫) that separates stories from reality. It helps children deal with sad feelings when they come for real, or at least find relief by saying Hakuna Matata. (它的目的是教会观众,尤其是孩子,获得独立,如何从悲剧中解脱出来。它就像一个缓冲垫,把故事和现实分开。当孩子们真正来到这里时,它可以帮助他们处理悲伤的情绪,或者至少通过说“Hakuna Matata”来找到解脱)”可推知,这些电影让孩子们为艰难的时刻做好准备。故选C项。
33.主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中“But what about those heart-breaking stories… for kids? They seem not to sugarcoat the realities of the world. (但是那些让孩子们心碎的故事呢?他们似乎没有粉饰世界的现实)”可知,文章开篇提出了对于儿童电影中那些令人心碎的故事的疑问,然后围绕着儿童电影中存在悲剧元素展开论述,详细解释了许多儿童电影充满悲剧的原因。因此,文章是在探讨出色的儿童电影为何会有悲伤元素,A项“为什么出色的儿童电影如此悲伤”最符合文章主旨,适合作为标题。故选A项。
(24-25高二上·浙江·期中)A friend recently showed me her planned trip to Italy. Over cups of tea, she laid out the trip in military order-the Colosseum, Pompeii, Venice…By the time she was done I was exhausted, and 1 hadn’t even set foot outside the house.
My way of travelling is different. I just pick a destination and then go there, leaving things to chance. This may not be for everybody, but leaping into the unknown, for me, has been great.
Take Greenland, for example: 1 found myself in a tiny village of just 40 people, with no place to stay. The locals welcomed me warmly, and I enjoyed a delightful supper with an Inuit family, completed with fantastic stories never found in guidebooks.
A few years back, driving through Iceland, I noticed an older woman sitting at a picnic table by a waterfall. I approached her, and asked if I could sit with her. She turned out to be a source of knowledge about the area, which we had all to ourselves, without a tourist in sight.
Wandering in Trinidad, I got on a coastal ship. On the way, a young woman talked to me and gave me a tip for a visit to a hidden local restaurant with delicious and affordable food. There, I enjoyed the meal surrounded by the relaxing local music.
As a teacher, I encourage my students to travel.Most of them have never gone outside; others even never left their hometown. In many cases, they express a sense of fear, of going someplace where they won’t know anybody. I try to remove their anxieties by sharing my own travel experiences, and the message that there are good people everywhere, and friendships are waiting to be started.
I once read a piece about regrets that people expressed later in their lives. One that struck me was, “I wish I had taken more chances.” Setting off little planning does mean taking a risk, but for me, it is rewarding.
34.Why did the author mention her friend’s travel plan?
A.To recommend some best spots in Italy. B.To express her unconcern of friend’s plan.
C.To introduce her different way of traveling. D.To show her tiredness of making travel plans.
35.What can you learn from the author’s travel experiences?
A.She visited a village with large population in Greenland.
B.She learnt fascinating stories about Inuit from guidebooks.
C.She saw the waterfall advised by an old woman in Iceland.
D.She enjoyed a meal in a local hidden restaurant in Trinidad.
36.What mainly stops the author’s students from traveling?
A.Their lack of money. B.Their fear of unfamiliar places.
C.Their dislike of travelling abroad. D.Their inability to leave hometown.
37.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Friendships Start in Trips B.A Man is Rewarded with Plans
C.Travels Unprepared Bring Surprise D.Chances Favor the Focused Minds
【答案】34.C 35.D 36.B 37.C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了我喜欢不事先计划的旅行方式,并且讲述了旅行过程中遇见的许多惊喜。
34.推理判断题。根据文章第二段“My way of travelling is different. I just pick a destination and then go there, leaving things to chance. (我的旅行方式与众不同。我只是选定一个目的地,然后就去那里,听天由命。)”可知,作者第一段提到朋友的旅行计划是为了引出下文自己与朋友截然不同的旅行方式。故选C项。
35.细节理解题。根据文章第五段“On the way, a young woman talked to me and gave me a tip for a visit to a hidden local restaurant with delicious and affordable food.There, I enjoyed the meal surrounded by the relaxing local music. (在路上,一位年轻女子与我交谈,并给我推荐了一家隐藏在当地、食物美味且价格实惠的餐厅。在那里,我在轻松的当地音乐中享受着美食。)”可知,作者在Trinidad旅行时,在当地一家隐蔽的餐馆享用了一顿美餐。故选D项。
36.细节理解题。根据文章第六段“Most of them have never gone outside; others even never left their hometown. In many cases, they express a sense of fear, or going someplace where they won’t know anybody. (他们中的大多数从未出过国;还有一些人甚至从未离开过家乡。很多时候,他们表达的是一种恐惧,或是去一个不认识任何地方。)”可知,学生们不愿意出门旅行的原因主要是对未知的恐惧。故选B项。
37.主旨大意题。根据全文以及最后一段“One that struck me was, “I wish I had taken more chances.” Setting off little planning does mean taking a risk, but for me, it is rewarding. (有一个回答让我印象深刻:“我真希望我曾冒过更多的险。”不经过周密计划就开始行动确实意味着冒险,但对我来说,去做是值得的。)”可知,文章主要讲述了作者不做计划旅游方式所带来的意外之惊喜。所以短文的标题为“毫无准备的旅行带来的惊喜”。故选C项。
(2022·河南·模拟预测)Country Boom
July 7-9 at Bayfront Park ∣ Ages 16 + Only
3-Day GA (General Admission) Ticket includes access to the concert grounds throughout the entire weekend (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday). It also allows access to public food, drink, and game. General Admission wristband does not allow access to the following campsites: VIP Areas and Party Pit.
Welcome To Rockville
July 19-22 at Daytona International Speedway ∣ Ages 14 + Only
It is a four-day hard rock and heavy metal music festival. In November 2021, this festival returned on a new week, November 11-14, at its new home at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Its 10th year brought in a record attendance of 161,000 people, making it the biggest rock festival in America that year.
Tidal Wave Festival
August 12-14 at Hollywood Palladium ∣ Ages 8 + Only
The 3-Day GA Ticket allows admittance for the three days of the Festival and includes: 3 Days of music and beach. It offers unlimited access to all the 30 performances and activities. Low-priced souvenirs, free water refill stations, shaded areas and cell phone charging stations are also available. Free General Admission is offered to children aged 8 but must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Boots and Hearts Music Festival
Sept 4-7 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds ∣ Ages 18 + Only
It is a multi-day country music and camping festival produced by Republic Live Inc. The festival is held annually at the custom-designed festival grounds, Buffs Creek Event Grounds in Ontario, Canada.
38.Which of the following was America’s biggest rock festival in 2021?
A.Country Boom. B.Welcome To Rockville.
C.Tidal Wave Festival. D.Boots and Hearts Music Festival.
39.What can an eight-year-old child get at Tidal Wave Festival?
A.A free souvenir. B.A free cell phone.
C.A free GA ticket D.A free bottle of water.
40.Where should you go if you want to enjoy the country music?
A.Bayfront Park. B.Daytona International Speedway.
C.Hollywood Palladium. D.Buffs Creek Event Grounds.
【答案】38.B 39.C 40.D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文,文章介绍了四个今年将举行的音乐节。
38.细节理解题。根据Welcome To Rockville部分中“Its 10th year brought in a record attendance of 161,000 people, making it the biggest rock festival in America that year.(第10届摇滚音乐节吸引了创纪录的16.1万人,使之成为当年美国最大的摇滚音乐节)”可知,Welcome To Rockville 是2021年美国最大型的摇滚音乐节。故选B项。
39.细节理解题。根据Tidal Wave Festival部分中“Free General Admission is offered to children aged 8 but must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.(八岁儿童可免费入场,但须由持票成人陪同入场)”可知,Tidal Wave Festival 给八岁的孩子免门票。故选C项。
40.细节理解题。根据Boots and Hearts Music Festival部分中“It is a multi-day country music and camping festival produced by Republic Live Inc. The festival is held annually at the custom-designed festival grounds, Buffs Creek Event Grounds in Ontario, Canada.(这是一个由Republic Live Inc.制作的为期多日的乡村音乐和野营节日。该节日每年举行在定制设计的节日场地,Buffs Creek事件场地在安大略省,加拿大)”可知,Boots and Hearts Music Festival 的主题是有关乡村音乐。即,如果你想欣赏乡村音乐,你应该去Buffs Creek事件场地。故选D项。
(22-23高二上·山东枣庄·期末)A Winter Olympics-themed Day was celebrated at Snug Harbor Cultural Center&Botanical Garden in New York on Saturday, bringing the 2022 Winter Olympics closer to American citizens. Organized by the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the event featured a photo exhibition and a lighting ceremony, impressing the audiences with the charm of the Beijing 2022, Winter Olympics and winter sports.
Key elements of the 2022 Games, including cute images of the Games’ official mascots(吉祥物)Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon, as well as many sports pictures, were on display and they could buy some if they like.
“The motto of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is ‘Together for a Shared Future’. I believe that if we could play together, we could work together, "Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping said at the event. Huang also voiced his hope that athletes around the world could happily meet and compete at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, so as to further improve each others’ understanding and help to build a better world. The Olympic spirit of solidarity(团结), friendship and peace not only inspires the athletes to go beyond their physical limits, but also promotes each other’s understanding across cultures and build a friendly and peaceful world without any disagreements”, said the Chinese diplomat.
Martha Neighbors, the president and CEO at Snug Harbor Cultural Center &Botanica Garden, told Xinhua that the motto of the Games “Together for a Shared Future” is wonderful. “I think that’s absolutely something for not just individuals but communities and nations to desire,” she said, adding she wishes the Beijing Winter Olympics “a huge hit”. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from Feb, 4 to Feb, 20, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games between March 4 and March 13.
41.What can people do in the Winter Olympics themed Day?
A.Know about the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
B.Visit the Chinese Consulate General in New York.
C.Send something to the Chinese Consulate General.
D.Rest at Snug Harbor Cultural Center Botanical Garden.
42.According to Huang Ping, what is the aim of the Winter Olympics?
A.Making a new better motto.
B.Winning the competition.
C.Creating a wonderful world.
D.Paying attention to the athletes.
43.What could people buy in the event?
A.Tickets to the Winter games.
B.The mascots of the games.
C.Sports clothes in the games.
D.The lighting of the games.
44.How does Martha Neighbors think of the coming games?
A.It will be only held for the individuals.
B.It will become a very successful event.
C.It will be replaced by the Paralympic Winter Games.
D.It will include all the communities and nations.
【答案】41.A 42.C 43.B 44.B
【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了在周六举行的冬奥会主题日庆祝活动的具体情况。
41.细节理解题。根据第一段“Organized by the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the event featured a photo exhibition and a lighting ceremony, impressing the audiences with the charm of the Beijing 2022, Winter Olympics and winter sports.”(此次活动由中国驻纽约总领事馆组织,以图片展览和灯光仪式为特色,让观众感受到北京2022年冬奥会和冬奥会的魅力。)可知,在冬奥会主题日活动,人们能够了解北京2022年冬奥会。故选A项。
42.推理判断题。根据第三段“Huang also voiced his hope that athletes around the world could happily meet and compete at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, so as to further improve each others’ understanding and help to build a better world.”(黄平还表示希望世界各地的运动员能够在2022年北京冬奥会上愉快地相聚和比赛,以进一步增进彼此的了解,帮助建设一个更美好的世界。)可知,黄平表示冬奥会的目的是建设一个更美好的世界。故选C项。
43.细节理解题。根据第二段“Key elements of the 2022 Games, including cute images of the Games’ official mascots(吉祥物)Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon, as well as many sports pictures, were on display and they could buy some if they like.”(2022年奥运会的关键元素,包括奥运会官方可爱的吉祥物冰墩墩和雪容融,以及许多体育图片都会展出,如果他们喜欢,可以购买一些。)可知,人们可以在活动中购买奥运会的吉祥物。故选B项。
44.推理判断题。根据最后一段“Martha Neighbors, the president and CEO at Snug Harbor Cultural Center &Botanica Garden, told Xinhua that the motto of the Games “Together for a Shared Future” is wonderful. “I think that’s absolutely something for not just individuals but communities and nations to desire,”she said, adding she wishes the Beijing Winter Olympics “a huge hit”.”(温港文化中心植物园的总裁兼首席执行官Martha Neighbors告诉新华社,本届奥运会的口号“携手共创美好未来”非常精彩。她说:“我认为这绝对是个人、社区和国家的愿望。”她还说,她希望北京冬奥会“大获成功”。)可知,Martha Neighbors认为即将举办的奥运会将能够携手共创美好未来,将会成为一次非常成功的活动。故选B项。
(2020高二·全国·专题练习)Located in the southern part of the Yangtze River Delta (三角洲) in Wuxi, Taihu Lake is the third largest freshwater lake in China. With a surface area of about 2, 338 square kilometers, it is a famous scenic spot in China.
45 It crosses Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, where you can see great natural beauty along the lake. The best place to view the beautiful lake is on the Turtle Head Islet, a small island stretching into the water, whose shape is really like the head of a turtle sticking out from the water. Taihu Lake and the surrounding magnificence will attract you when you climb onto the islet. When the soft breezes blow, waves roll and the hills in the distance look like a landscape painting. 46 The Turtle Head Islet Park is mainly made of the natural landscape, with man-made additions. Flowers and trees can be seen everywhere. 47 All efforts make the park graceful and elegant.
Besides the natural scenery of Taihu Lake, there are many ruins of historic sites. You can see the Grand Canal of the Sui Dynasty (581 —619), the islets in the lake along with the coastal places in the east. 48
Taihu Lake has an abundant source of fish. Traveling there, you can taste the famous delicious food known as “Taihu Lake Three Whites”. 49 The feast is generally prepared in the boat as one floats on the peaceful waters of Taihu Lake. It is very well worth a visit.
A.The scene is really charming.
B.They are white shrimp, whitebait and whitefish.
C.Taihu Lake supplies plenty of water to the area nearby.
D.Taihu Lake is just like a bright pearl set in the Yangtze River Delta.
E.You feel like walking in the wonderland, forgetting to return home.
F.Various kinds of architecture are placed among the trees and bushes.
G.The north and the west are both the cradles (摇篮) of the Wuyue culture.
【答案】45.D 46.A 47.F 48.G 49.B
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了位于长江三角洲南部、横跨江苏和浙江两省的太湖,它以其自然和人工美景以及美食“太湖三白”闻名天下。
45.空白下一句提到太湖横跨江苏和浙江两省,在那里你可以看到沿湖好看的自然美景。D选项点明太湖就像镶嵌在长江三角洲上的一颗明珠,作为段首句引出本段对太湖自然风光的介绍,符合语境。故选D项。
46.空白上一句提到当微风吹来的时候,波浪翻滚,远处的山丘看起来就像一幅风景画。A选项点明景色非常迷人,顺承自然,符合语境。故选A项。
47.上文提到The Turtle Head Islet Park主要由自然美景组成,也有一些人工美景,而空白上一句提到了自然美景,因此这里应该是讲人工美景。F选项点明不同类型的建筑风格散布于树木和灌木中,符合语境。故选F项。
48.本段第一句提到太湖周围有许多的历史遗迹,空白上一句主要介绍了太湖东边的几处景点,而G选项转到北边和西边,点明北边和西边是吴越文化的发源地,符合段落主题。故选G项。
49.空白上一句提到去太湖旅行,你可以品尝到著名的“太湖三白”。B选项对“太湖三白”作了进一步解释,点明它们分别是白虾、银鱼和白鱼,承接前句,符合语境。故选B项。
(23-24高二上·山东菏泽·期末)With the emergence (出现) of intelligent transportation systems and the internet of things, the world is entering the next stage of movement — smart transportation.
In recent years, Chinese technology companies have worked hard to speed up the commercial use of robotaxis. In March, Beijing gave autonomous driving permits to tech giant Baidu and self-driving startup Pony.ai to run fully driverless robotaxis on open roads. In June, Baidu carried out its driverless ride-hailing (叫车) service in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Its Apollo Go robotaxis have been put into use across an area of 188 square kilometers in Shenzhen from 7 am to 10 pm daily.
Passengers can download apps like Apollo Go or Baidu Map to their smartphones, and tell the app where they are and where they want to go. Then, a car will appear. With sensors and cameras placed all over the car, a computer takes full control of the drive. A screen on the back seats shows how the robotaxi’s software looks at the space around the car to see other cars, humans, bikes, and anything else that might get in its way.
“The robotaxi goes at about the same speed, providing a good driving experience,” a user posted on Xiaohongshu. As of the first quarter of 2023, the user satisfaction rating for the Apollo Go app has reached 4.9 out of 5, with the latest data showing that 97.12 percent of the reviews are five-star ratings.
Meanwhile, drivers in the city can also enjoy the conveniences of smart transportation. In Guiyang, Guizhou, at some smart parking lots, drivers only need to park their cars at an induction (感应) line. A smart system can put the vehicles into a specific area. When drivers want to get back their cars, they make a request on the terminal (终端的) device and the car will come out of the parking lot by itself in about one minute.
All in all, smart transportation uses new technologies to make moving around a city easier and safer.
50.What do we know from paragraph 2?
A.Baidu competes fiercely against Pony.
B.Robotaxis begin to run in some cities in China.
C.Robotaxis can run on open roads without driving permits.
D.Tech companies do little research on smart transportation.
51.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A.How to work robotaxis. B.Why to use smartphones.
C.Where to download apps. D.Who to control computers.
52.What is the purpose of listing the numbers in paragraph 4?
A.To compare speed ratings.
B.To show the users’ satisfaction.
C.To check the safety of robotaxis.
D.To introduce a driving experience,
53.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Robotaxis: A New Development
B.Smart transportation: A Better Life
C.Giant Baidu: A Leader in Technology
D.Tech companies: Hope for the Future
【答案】50.B 51.A 52.B 53.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智能交通系统和物联网技术的应用,将世界推向智能交通的新阶段。中国科技公司在推动自动驾驶出租车商业化,百度的Apollo Go自动驾驶出租车目前运行较好,给乘客带来了良好的体验。同时,智能交通为城市中的司机带来便利,使得停车更加方便和高效。
50.细节理解题。根据第二段中“In March, Beijing gave autonomous driving permits to tech giant Baidu and self-driving startup Pony.ai to run fully driverless robotaxis on open roads. In June, Baidu carried out its driverless ride-hailing (叫车) service in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Its Apollo Go robotaxis have been put into use across an area of 188 square kilometers in Shenzhen from 7 am to 10 pm daily. (今年3月,北京向科技巨头百度和自动驾驶初创公司小马智行颁发了自动驾驶许可证,允许它们在开放道路上运行完全无人驾驶的自动驾驶出租车。今年6月,百度在广东深圳推出了无人驾驶叫车服务。该公司的Apollo Go自动驾驶出租车已在深圳188平方公里的范围内投入使用,每天从早上7点运行到晚上10点)”可知,自动驾驶出租车开始在中国的一些城市运行。故选B项。
51.主旨大意题。根据第三段“Passengers can download apps like Apollo Go or Baidu Map to their smartphones, and tell the app where they are and where they want to go. Then, a car will appear. With sensors and cameras placed all over the car, a computer takes full control of the drive. A screen on the back seats shows how the robotaxi’s software looks at the space around the car to see other cars, humans, bikes, and anything else that might get in its way. (乘客可以将Apollo Go或百度地图等应用下载到他们的智能手机上,并告诉应用他们在哪里,他们想去哪里。然后,一辆汽车出现了。由于传感器和摄像头遍布汽车各处,计算机完全控制驾驶。后座上的屏幕显示了自动驾驶出租车的软件如何观察汽车周围的空间,以发现其他汽车、人类、自行车和任何可能妨碍它的东西)”可知,本段主要介绍了自动驾驶出租车的工作方式,包括乘客下载相关应用,提供出行的起点和终点信息,以及由计算机完全控制驾驶,观察行驶中的周边环境。故选A项。
52.推理判断题。根据第四段中“As of the first quarter of 2023, the user satisfaction rating for the Apollo Go app has reached 4.9 out of 5, with the latest data showing that 97.12 percent of the reviews are five-star ratings. (截至2023年第一季度,Apollo Go应用程序的用户满意度评分达到4.9分,满分为5分,最新数据显示,97.12%的评价是五星级)”可知,此处的数字与用户对Apollo Go的使用体验相关,体验评分很高,五星级评价的占比也很高。由此可知,提到这些数字是为了显示用户的满意度。故选B项。
53.主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段“With the emergence (出现) of intelligent transportation systems and the internet of things, the world is entering the next stage of movement — smart transportation. (随着智能交通系统和物联网的出现,世界正在进入下一个移动阶段——智能交通)”和最后一段“All in all, smart transportation uses new technologies to make moving around a city easier and safer. (总而言之,智能交通使用新技术使城市中的交通更容易、更安全)”可知,文章主要围绕智能交通的新发展展开,介绍了中国科技公司在推动自动驾驶出租车商业化,百度的Apollo Go自动驾驶出租车目前运行较好,给乘客带来了良好的体验,智能交通还为城市中的司机带来便利,使得停车更加方便和高效。由此可知,文章主要是侧重智能交通给人们生活带来的好处,B项“智能交通:更美好的生活”契合文章主旨,适合作为文章标题。故选B项。
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