专题01 阅读理解20篇-2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期中考点大串讲(北师大版2019）

专题01 阅读理解20篇 1，【来源】广西玉林2023-2024学年高一下学期三校4月期中联考英语试题 We Are Now Open Daily thru Columbus Day The museum and store are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the season. Trolley rides start with the first departure at 10:05 a.m. and continue until the end of the day with the last ride being at 4:15 p.m.. We are open Rain or Shine! April 30 to May 21 May 28 to October 10 October 15 to October 30 Open Saturdays and Sundays Only Open Every Day Open Saturdays and Sundays Only Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Ride Special ( $3.50 per person ) At 7:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Thursday evening in July and August, join us for a special sunset trolley ride with ice-cream included. Bring the whole family! Senior Citizens: $5.50 Adults: $7.50 Children (Ages 6—16): $5.00 Children 5 and under: Free Discounts are available for tour groups. Regular Fares Admission includes unlimited trolley rides, access to the Museum Grounds and Exhibits, and use of our picnic areas to enjoy your own picnic lunch. 1．From now on to Columbus Day, the museum is open _____. A．only on Sundays and Saturdays B．on sunny days C．every day D．all of the above 2．If a family of 4 persons — one senior, a couple and a 12-year-old boy — are taking a sunset trolley ride, how much is the total admission fee? A．$18. B．$25.5. C．$33. D．$39.5. 3．Which one of the following is NOT included in the admission? A．Unlimited sunset trolley ride. B．Access to the Museum Grounds. C．A visit to the Museum Exhibits. D．A use of the museum picnic areas. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A ,【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了博物馆的开放时间，各种优惠活动，不同人群的票价等。 1．细节理解题。根据文章标题“We Are Now Open Daily thru Columbus Day(我们现在每天开放直到哥伦布日)”可知，从现在起到哥伦布日，博物馆每天开放。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二个表格中“Senior Citizens: $5.50  Adults: $7.50 Children (Ages 6—16): $5.00 (老年人：5.50美元，成年人：7.50美元，6—16岁的儿童：5.00美元)”可知，一个老年人、一对夫妇和一个12岁的男孩需要付费5.50+7.50+7.50+5.00=25.50美元。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Ride Special ( $3.50 per person)(冰淇淋和日落电车特别优惠（每人$3.50）)”以及最后一段“Admission includes unlimited trolley rides, access to the Museum Grounds and Exhibits, and use of our picnic areas to enjoy your own picnic lunch.(门票包括无限制的电车乘车、参观博物馆场地和展品，以及使用我们的野餐区享用您自己的野餐午餐)”可知，无限制的日落电车没有包含在入场费中。故选A项。 2，【来源】广西南宁市第八中学中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities. Visit SeaWorld There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld. Windsurf at South Padre With miles of shallow (浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream. Swim at Barton Springs Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Greek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state. Take part in an outdoor adventure In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more. Camp and hike in Big Bend Park Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend. Enjoy saltwater fishing Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA．More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use of Texas, world - class saltwater fishery. 4．The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for . A．Texas B．San Antonio C．South Padre D．Gulf of Mexico 5．When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT . A．sea life shows B．adventure camps C．climbing D．exciting rides 6．Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true? A．San Antonio. B．South Padre. C．Barton Springs. D．Texas Hill Country. 【答案】4．A 5．C 6．B 【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了得克萨斯州最好的几项暑期活动。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do.”可知，夏天是德克萨斯州最受欢迎的季节，因为那里有太多的东西可看和可做，再根据“don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities.”可知，不要错过参观一些景点和参加德州最好的暑假活动，由此可知，孤星州是得克萨斯州的别名，故A项正确。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park.”可知，海洋世界里有海洋生物表演、探险营地、刺激的游乐设施和水上公园，而没有提到攀岩，故C项正确。 6．细节理解题。根据第三段“With miles of shallow (浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.”可知，南帕德雷岛拥有数英里的浅水区、拉古纳-马德雷河下游平静的海水以及墨西哥湾附近的强风，是帆板爱好者的梦想之地，由此可知，如果你想实现你的帆板梦想，你应该去南帕德雷岛，故B项正确。 3，【来源】福建省福州日升中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 “My Edinburgh” photography competition Edinburgh Libraries invites you to take part in the “My Edinburgh” competition on Edinburgh Collected. Add a photo of your favourite place in Edinburgh to Edinburgh Collected and tell us what makes it special to you. The photography competition is free to enter but all entries must be entered via the Edinburgh Collected website (www.edinburghcollected.org). The competition is open to all, students and professionals alike. Your photo might show the place that offers your favourite view of the city, your favourite park, street, or local pub. It doesn’t matter, so long as you tell us what makes that place special to you. Entries will be judged by a group of experts from Edinburgh College of Art, Museums and Galleries Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University. Entries will be judged on their photographic qualities as well as descriptions. The closing date for entries is 31 August and winners will be chosen in September. We will give a canvas print (照片帆布油画) for1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries and the winner will also receive a voucher for a Jessops Academy Photography Course. Entrants must create an account with Edinburgh Collected to upload your photo(s). There is no limit to the number of entries you can upload, but there will be only one winning entry per entrant. 7．What do we know about the photography competition? A．It asks entrants to pay to enter. B．It is held by Edinburgh College of Art. C．It is only for professional photographers. D．It accepts photos of a place in Edinburgh. 8．What will the third place winner receive? A．Prize money. B．A canvas print. C．A voucher for photography courses. D．A chance to visit Edinburgh Napier University. 9．What are entrants asked to do? A．Enter only one photo. B．Send the entry by email. C．Upload the entry before 31 September. D．Create an account with Edinburgh Collected. 【答案】7．D 8．B 9．D 【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了一则摄影竞赛通知。 7．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Add a photo of your favourite place in Edinburgh to Edinburgh Collected and tell us what makes it special to you.(添加一张你在爱丁堡最喜欢的地方的照片到爱丁堡收藏，告诉我们是什么让它对你特别)”及第二段中“Your photo might show the place that offers your favourite view of the city, your favourite park, street, or local pub.(你的照片可能展示了你最喜欢的城市景观，你最喜欢的公园、街道或当地的酒吧)”可知，参赛作品应为爱丁堡某个地方的照片。故选D。 8．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“We will give a canvas print (照片帆布油画) for1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries and the winner will also receive a voucher for a Jessops Academy Photography Course.(我们将为第一、二、三名的参赛作品颁发一张照片帆布油画，获胜者还将获得一张杰西普斯摄影学院摄影课程的学习券)”可知，三等奖获得者将会赢得一幅照片帆布画。故选B。 9．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Entrants must create an account with Edinburgh Collected to upload your photo(s).(参赛者必须在Edinburgh Collected创建一个帐户，以便上传您的照片)”可知，参赛者必须在 Edinburgh Collected 网站上创建一个账号来上传参赛作品。故选D。 4，【来源】云南省昭通一中教研联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中检测英语（A卷）试题 High School Competition 2023 Announcement The CIVIC MUSIC MKE High School Competition is a well-known Milwaukee competition for high-school-age musicians. Musicians compete for the chance to perform (表演) on the Showcase Performance and to be one of four musicians to receive a total of $1, 500 in Young Artist Scholarships (奖学金), and one jazz musician to receive the Lee Guse Memorial Jazz Scholarship. APPLY BY: August 15, 2023 COMPETITION DAY: October 21, 2023 SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE: December 12, 2023(Milwaukee Youth Art s Center)REQUIREMENTS. •Open to high school singing and instrumental students in grades 10-12 who live in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Washington or Racine County. •Four to six minutes of performance time is required. The timer will stop the performer at six minutes. •All students are expected to perform with an accompanist (伴奏者) and must provide their own.HOWT OA PPLY: •Online application will be open after July 31 and closed after August 15. •Please feel free to email info@civicmusicmilwaukee. org with any questions. JUDGES (裁判) FOR T HE 2023 COMPETITION: •SINGING: David Hoffman, Wendy Rowe •INSTRUMENTAL :Paul Hauer, James Ripley •JAZZ: Johanna Brahm 10．When can you sign up for the competition? A．On July 31. B．On August 12. C．On October 21. D．On December 12. 11．What will each of the winners get? A．A chance to perform at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. B．A six-minute personal performance video. C．A place at a music school in Washington. D．A $ 6, 000 Young Artist Scholarship. 12．Who will be the judge of the instrumental group? A．David Hoffman. B．Wendy Rowe. C．James Ripley. D．Johanna Brahm. 【答案】10．B 11．A 12．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一项高中生音乐大赛。 10．细节理解题。根据“APPLY BY: August 15, 2023(申请截止日期：2023年8月15日)”和HOW TO APPLY部分中的“Online application will be open after July 31 and closed after August 15(网上申请将于7月31日开始，8月15日结束)”可知，学生可以在8月12 日报名参加比赛。故选B项。 11．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Musicians compete for the chance to perform on the Showcase Performance 以及 SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE: December 12, 2023(Milwaukee Youth Arts Center)(音乐家们争夺在“展示表演”上表演的机会：2023年12月12日(密尔沃基青年艺术中心))”可知, 比赛的优胜者可以获得在 Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 表演的机会。故选A项。 12．细节理解题。根据JUDGES FOR THE 2023 COMPETITION部分中的“INSTRUMENTAL: Paul Hauer, James Ripley(器乐：Paul Hauer, James Ripley)”可知, James Ripley 是本次比赛器乐组的评委。故选C项。 5，【来源】四川省达州铁路中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月（期中）英语试题 Sport plays a huge part in Australian culture. Here are some wonderful sporting events for travelers from all over the world. Australian Open (January)The Australian Open is perhaps one of the country’s most prized events and biggest summer parties. Hosted in January every year, this two-week tennis event lights up the city and brings the very best tennis superstars to Melbourne along with thousands of fans and a host of world-class singers. World Surfing Championships (March to May)While summer brings warmer waters, Australia’s autumn comes with the World Surfing Championships, Across the men’s and women’s tournaments (锦标赛), fans can see their favourite players trying their best across a series of events in the surfing capital of Australia, the Gold Coast. Uluru Camel Cup (May)If you’re looking for a special Australian event, don’t miss the Uluru Camel Cup. It’s all about a camels’ race to find the fastest camel in Australia. There are several activities that take place over the weekend with delicious food, live music and entertainment. You also have a chance to bet on your favourite camel. Melbourne Cup (November)The Melbourne Cup is the country’s most famous horse race, which is called “The Race That Stops A Nation”. It’s not all about the racing however, with fashion shows, music, and the best selections of food. This one-day event has become such a big part of Australian culture that it is now an official public holiday. 13．Which event will tennis fans be interested in? A．Australian Open. B．Melbourne Cup. C．Uluru Camel Cup. D．World Surfing Championships. 14．In which month can we enjoy two different sporting events? A．January. B．March. C．May. D．November. 15．What’s special about Melbourne Cup? A．It provides food. B．It is a public holiday. C．It lasts for a weekend. D．It has live performances. 【答案】13．A 14．C 15．B 【导语】本文是应用文。体育在澳大利亚文化中扮演着重要的角色。文章介绍了一些适合来自世界各地的旅行者精彩的体育赛事。 13．细节理解题。根据Australian Open (January)部分的“Hosted in January every year, this two-week tennis event lights up the city and brings the very best tennis superstars to Melbourne along with thousands of fans and a host of world-class singers.( 这项为期两周的网球赛事于每年1月举办，点亮了这座城市，将最优秀的网球巨星带到墨尔本，成千上万的球迷和一群世界级的歌手)”可知，对网球迷将会对澳大利亚网球公开赛感兴趣。故选A。 14．细节理解题。根据四项赛事举行的时间，在五月举行的赛事有World Surfing Championships (March to May)和Uluru Camel Cup (May)可知，在五月可以参加两个不同的体育赛事。故选C。 15．细节理解题。根据Melbourne Cup (November)部分的“This one-day event has become such a big part of Australian culture that it is now an official public holiday.( 这个为期一天的活动已经成为澳大利亚文化的重要组成部分，现在它是一个官方的公共假日。)”可知，墨尔本杯的特别之处在于它是官方公共假日。故选B。 6，【来源】广西玉林2023-2024学年高一下学期三校4月期中联考英语试题 Dragon Head Raising Day: time for a haircut China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands for (代表) the start of spring and farming. This year, the day fell on March 14. The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons. On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest (收成) in autumn. Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”. Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day. 16．Which country celebrates the Dragon Head Raising Day? A．Britain. B．France. C．The United States. D．China. 17．______ was the Dragon Head Raising Day this year. A．March 14 B．February 2 C．March 4 D．March 8 18．On the day in ancient times, why did people put ashes in the kitchen? A．Because the dragon liked the ashes. B．Because the ashes led the dragon into the house. C．Because the ashes stood for the harvest. D．Because the ashes could bring good luck. 19．Which custom has remained according to the passage? A．The dragon boating. B．To eat zongzi. C．The cutting of hair. D．To eat mooncakes. 【答案】16．D 17．A 18．B 19．C 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的传统节日之一——农历二月初二龙抬头日, 以及龙在中国文化中的重要性。 16．细节理解题。根据第一段“China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.（中国是一个有多彩节日的国家。龙抬头日是其中之一）”可知, 龙抬头日是中国的传统节日之一。故选D。 17．细节理解题。根据第二段“This year,  the day fell on March 14.” （今年，这天正好是3月14日。）可知, 龙抬头节日今年是在3月14日。故选A。 18．推理判断题。根据第四段“On the day in ancient times,  people put ashes in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon,  they could have a good harvest in autumn.”（在古代的这一天, 人们把灰放在厨房里, 是因为这样就能引领龙来家里。人们认为在龙的帮助下, 在秋天一定有个好收成。）古代人们把灰放在厨房里，因为灰烬把龙引进了房子。故选B。 19．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Today,  many customs have faded away. But one that has remained is the cutting of hair（今天，许多风俗习惯都已经褪色了，但是理发这一习俗在龙抬头日还保留着）”可知, 理发这一习俗在龙抬头日还保留着。故选C。 7，【来源】广西南宁市第八中学中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for piano lessons in 2010. We were in the economic crisis. She said a polite “ no ”. That didn’t stop me. I googled the measurements for a keyboard, drew the keys on a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would click notes on an online keyboard and “ play” them back on my paper one—keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without touching a real piano. Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons. I still remember the first one. I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was. I sat my grade one after eight lessons. Once I started secondary school, we couldn’t afford lessons again. I passed grade three, and then grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper. One evening, when I was about 13, my mom said she had a surprise for me; it was an electronic keyboard, bought with more borrowed money. It was the first time I’d played for her. She was in shock. My school didn’t offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. But I had to pass a difficult test. Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the composer or when some piece was written. I felt stressed. To my amazement, I was offered a place. At Purcell, I spent two years working as hard as I could. I performed to raise money and save enough to buy my first piano. When I left Purcell, I was awarded the senior piano prize and senior academic music prize. I am now at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. I feel proud: it’s been 10 years since I drew my paper piano, and I’m at one of the world’s leading music schools. The irony is that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano---what we call mental practice. The paper piano helped arouse my curiosity about how music works, the building blocks that form the pieces. 20．Why did the author’s mom buy him 10 lessons at last? A．She was shocked by his first performance. B．She had no doubt about his talent for piano. C．She realized that he meant what he said. D．She suddenly made a fortune. 21．Which of the following can best describe the author? A．Honest. B．Determined. C．Humorous. D．Optimistic. 22．The underlined word “irony” in the last paragraph shows that the author felt ________. A．surprised B．proud C．satisfied D．disappointed 23．What is the best title of the text? A．Mental Practice Matters B．A Surprise from Mum C．Learning An Instrument Costs Too Much D．Stick to Your Dreams 【答案】20．C 21．B 22．A 23．D 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了作者年少时，对钢琴产生了浓厚兴趣，但是家境贫寒，无法供得起钢琴课，她没有放弃梦想，自己画了一个纸钢琴练习钢琴，之后坚持自己的梦想，最终进入了世界一流的音乐学校的故事。 20．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons.”（当我妈妈看到我是认真的，她借钱给我买了10节课。）可知，妈妈意识到作者说想要上钢琴课是认真的，最后给她买了10节课。故选C项。 21．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for piano lessons in 2010. We were in the economic crisis. She said a polite “ no ”.”（2010年，当我11岁的时候，我请求妈妈给我上钢琴课。我们正处于经济危机之中。她礼貌地说“不”。）及第二段“That didn’t stop me.”（那没有阻止我。）及整段内容描写可知，尽管作者想要上钢琴课的要求被妈妈拒绝了，但是她没有气馁，因此，她是有决心的。故选B项。 22．词义猜测题。根据文章倒数第二段“I feel proud: it’s been 10 years since I drew my paper piano, and I’m at one of the world’s leading music schools.”（我感到很自豪：我画纸钢琴已经10年了，我现在在世界一流的音乐学校之一里。）及最后一段关键句“that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano---what we call mental practice.”（我继续在没有钢琴的情况下进行大量的练习——我们称之为心理练习。）可知，作者在世界一流的音乐学校之一里，但是仍然在没有钢琴的情况下进行练习，作者觉得这件事是让人意外的、诧异的。故选A项。 23．主旨大意题。根据文章全文内容可知，本文讲述了作者年少时，对钢琴产生了浓厚兴趣，但是家境贫寒，无法供得起钢琴课，她没有放弃梦想，自己画了一个纸钢琴练习钢琴，之后坚持自己的梦想，最终进入了世界一流的音乐学校的故事。“Stick to Your Dreams”（坚持你的梦想）最适合作为本文标题。故选D项。 8，【来源】福建省福州日升中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 Before Ed Sheeran became the Grammy-winning and 150 million album-selling Ed Sheeran, he was just another struggling artist. He was playing in small clubs, knocking on doors and being told no over and over again — following a seemingly impossible dream. But Sheeran decided to take a risk on himself, buying a one-way ticket to Los Angeles in 2010 after booking one gig (特约演奏). Looking for other gigs led to playing on Jamie Foxx’s radio show and to using the recording studio in Foxx’s home for free. And sleeping on Foxx’s couch (长沙发). “Within a month,” Sheeran said, “of going there, with zero confidence, and ending up in one of the biggest movie stars in the world’s house, recording ... in my mind, I was like, ‘I must have something.’ So, going back to England, I had this charged-up battery ... and started making records, doing tours all over ...” Staying the course in the face of struggle and rejection (拒绝) is hard. That’s where Foxx stepped in for Sheeran. “‘You’re great,’” Foxx recalled telling Sheeran. “I said, ‘I know you don’t have anywhere to go, so you can take a rest here.’” Most people give up in the face of adversity (逆境) — even if they are smarter, better connected, more talented or better funded than you. Success often comes down to perseverance (坚持). You can’t win if you aren’t around at the end. You don’t have to offer your couch. But you can be kind. You can offer a word of encouragement to a struggling friend. You can offer a little help to a struggling connection. Behind every startup is a person with a dream: a person living on couches and depending on strangers being kind. Once in a while, be one of those strangers. Because a little help may be all a person needs to keep going. 24．How was Ed Sheeran before he went to Los Angeles? A．He became well-known in clubs. B．He started to step into the music industry. C．He wasted many chances to be successful. D．He nearly had no hope of making progress. 25．What did Foxx do to help Ed Sheeran? A．He gave him some money. B．He found a job for him. C．He held tours for him. D．He offered his couch. 26．When Ed Sheeran left Los Angeles, he _____. A．was satisfied with his achievements B．was uncertain about his future C．was confident about himself D．was upset with Foxx 27．What does the author want to share in paragraph 6? A．Two heads are better than one. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．Where there is a will, there is a way. D．In time of danger, one’s mind works fast. 【答案】24．D 25．D 26．C 27．C 【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了歌手艾德·希兰成名前历经挫折，杰米·福克斯向他伸出援手，帮助他重拾信心。 24．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Before Ed Sheeran became the Grammy-winning and 150 million album-selling Ed Sheeran, he was just another struggling artist. He was playing in small clubs, knocking on doors and being told no over and over again — following a seemingly impossible dream.(在艾德·希兰成为格莱美奖得主和专辑销量1.5亿的艾德·希兰之前，他只是另一个苦苦挣扎的艺术家。他在小俱乐部表演，挨家挨户敲门，一次又一次被拒绝——追逐着一个看似不可能的梦想。)”可知，在艾德·希兰去洛杉矶之前，他苦苦挣扎着，追求音乐仿佛是一个遥不可及的梦想，几乎看不到进步的希望。故选D。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Looking for other gigs led to playing on Jamie Foxx’s radio show and to using the recording studio in Foxx’s home for free. And sleeping on Foxx’s couch (长沙发).(为了寻找其他的演出机会，我参加了杰米·福克斯的广播节目，并免费使用了福克斯家中的录音室。睡在福克斯的沙发上。)”可知，杰米·福克斯向艾德·希兰提供了诸多帮助，包括为他提供睡觉的沙发。故选D。 26．推理判断题。根据第三段““Within a month,” Sheeran said, “of going there, with zero confidence, and ending up in one of the biggest movie stars in the world’s house, recording ... in my mind, I was like, ‘I must have something.’ So, going back to England, I had this charged-up battery ... and started making records, doing tours all over ...”(“不到一个月，”希兰说，“我毫无信心地去了那里，最后来到了世界上最大的电影明星之一的家里，录音……在我的脑海里，我就像，'我必须有一些东西。“所以，回到英国后，我充满动力……然后开始录制唱片，到处巡演……”)”可知，离开洛杉矶之前，艾德·希兰重拾了信心。故选C。 27．推理判断题。根据第六段“Most people give up in the face of adversity (逆境) — even if they are smarter, better connected, more talented or better funded than you. Success often comes down to perseverance (坚持). You can’t win if you aren’t around at the end.(大多数人在面对逆境时都会放弃——即使他们比你更聪明、人脉更广、更有才华或资金更充裕。成功往往归结于坚持不懈。如果你最后不在身边，你就赢不了。)”可知，作者认为一个人想要成功必须学会在逆境中不放弃并坚持到底，由此可知，作者表达的意思与C项（有志者事竟成）最为接近。故选C。 9，【来源】云南省昭通一中教研联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中检测英语（A卷）试题 Simon James is a super-trail runner (越野跑步者) who encourages people to reconnect with nature in the name of exercise. He has completed Super Trail in the Alps, the Andes and the Himalayas. A late-night bet with a client (客户) got him tied to running. “In 2006, a business client challenged me one evening in a bar to a 36-hour walk across 54 miles of the West Highland Way, and I foolishly said ‘yes’,” James said. “He then rang me the next day to tell me we would be running it.” At the time, James was 20 kilograms overweight and the longest he had run before that was just under 8 miles, but he managed to finish that run and has never looked back. According to a report, two-thirds of adults in the U.K. are overweight, one-fifth suffering from depression (抑郁). The huge influence caused by modern lifestyle has worsened these issues. We are aware of the importance of exercise in everyday life, and no amount of virtual meetings can make up for direct social contact. James said, “Only one thing can fix these problems — trail running.” What is unique about trail running, he explained, is that “it reconnects us to our beautiful nature and connects our physical, mental and spiritual aspects, as well as providing us with an experience which can connect us to other people”. Inspired, he quit his city life of working 16-hour-plus-days as a banker, and spent more time in trails and mountains. James is now in charge of the trail running company Run the Wild. He said every run has been a gift following a physical operation in 2015, even though his doctor told that he could hardly run again. He said, “The outdoors is such a great place for us all to experience.” 28．How did Simon James take part in trail running? A．He was inspired by a friend. B．He tried to deal with his health issue. C．He made a bet with a client. D．He had a passion for workout. 29．What do we know about trail running? A．It focuses largely on overweight British people. B．It has little influence on people’s mental health. C．It connects people through virtual community. D．It helps to build the social connection for people. 30．Which word can best describe Simon? A．Adventurous. B．Sociable. C．Kind-hearted. D．Determined. 31．What can be the best title of this text? A．A Unique Experience B．Running Wonder C．A Trail to Nature D．Depression Disorders 【答案】28．C 29．D 30．D 31．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Simon James从与客户的赌约开始自己的越野跑之旅，之后投入到这项运动中，成为了超级越野跑者，并创办了Run the Wild公司。他感受到这项运动有助于人与自然建立联系，改善身心健康，促进社交联系，因此鼓励人们参与这项运动，重新与自然建立联系。 28．细节理解题。根据第一段中“A late-night bet with a client (客户) got him tied to running. (深夜和客户打赌让他和跑步扯上了关系)”可知，Simon James参与越野跑是因为他和客户打了个赌。故选C项。 29．细节理解题。根据第五段“What is unique about trail running, he explained, is that “it reconnects us to our beautiful nature and connects our physical, mental and spiritual aspects, as well as providing us with an experience which can connect us to other people”. (他解释说，越野跑的独特之处在于，“它将我们与美丽的大自然重新联系起来，将我们的身体、心理和精神方面联系起来，并为我们提供一种将我们与其他人联系起来的体验。”)”可知，越野跑有助于建立人们的社会联系。故选D项。 30．推理判断题。根据第三段“At the time, James was 20 kilograms overweight and the longest he had run before that was just under 8 miles, but he managed to finish that run and has never looked back. (当时，James超重20公斤，在那之前他跑过的最长距离不到8英里，但他成功地跑完全程，并且从未回头)”和最后一段中“He said every run has been a gift following a physical operation in 2015, even though his doctor told that he could hardly run again. (他说，自从2015年接受手术后，每次跑步都是一份礼物，尽管他的医生告诉他很难再跑步了)”可知，虽然当时身体状况不理想，但Simon James第一次进行长距离越野跑就成功坚持了下来，而且在接受手术后也一直在跑步。由此可知，他是一个意志坚定的人。故选D项。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Simon James is a super-trail runner (越野跑步者) who encourages people to reconnect with nature in the name of exercise. (Simon James是一位超级越野跑步者，他鼓励人们以锻炼的名义与大自然重新建立联系)”可知，文章围绕Simon James的越野跑经历展开，他从与客户的赌约开始自己的越野跑之旅，之后投入到这项运动中，成为了超级越野跑者，并创办了Run the Wild公司。他感受到这项运动有助于人与自然建立联系，改善身心健康，促进社交联系，因此鼓励人们参与这项运动，重新与自然建立联系。因此，C项“通往自然的小径”既概括了Simon James个人的越野跑经历，也体现了他对其他人参与越野跑，亲近自然的期待，最适合作为文章标题。故选C项。 10，【来源】四川省达州铁路中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月（期中）英语试题 My brother Jack’s childhood was completely influenced by his extreme picky eating. From three to about 14, he only ate chicken, peanut butter, apples, cereal, and sweets. We tried everything in the book, but none succeeded. However, in the past three years, he has gone through an amazing change. Today, he will eat close to ten times the types of foods he was willing to try before. He is even willing to try new things; he constantly asks to order something different at a restaurant. I’ve often wondered what makes a person change so much. Through some research, several factors come out. The first major player in our food preferences is innate (先天的), and it all starts with genetics. As humans, we all are likely to enjoy a few particular tastes for evolutionary (进化的) reasons. However, genetics aren’t the only factor that explains why we enjoy or dislike particular foods. In fact, most of our preferences are actually learned, sometimes even before we are born. In one study, mothers regularly drank carrot juice late in the stages of their pregnancy (怀孕). After birth, these babies tended to enjoy carrot-flavored milk more than other babies. Additionally, I believe that sometimes, cultural influences affect your willingness to try food, Possibly, my brother finally got so sick of having to be the one who needed a special order at a restaurant that he forced himself to try and like those things he was afraid of. It simply takes time. People will learn to adapt and realize their true tastes. An open mind is a positive thing, and most will develop an ever-expanding plate as they age. 32．What do we know about Jack’s eating habit before he was 14? A．He always ate too much. B．He only ate certain foods. C．He had no chance to try new food. D．His family changed his eating habits. 33．Which word can best describe Jack’s change of eating habits? A．Surprising. B．Scary. C．Dangerous. D．Funny. 34．What does the study on pregnant mothers tell us? A．Our food preference can be learned. B．Genetics influences food preference. C．Eating habits can’t be changed very easily. D．People enjoy certain foods for evolutionary reasons. 35．What suggestion does the author make about eating habits? A．Keep a healthy lifestyle. B．Stick to what we like. C．Understand the food culture. D．Stay open and try something new. 【答案】32．B 33．A 34．A 35．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者以弟弟杰克童年的饮食习惯为例，阐明对于饮食习惯，认为应该保持开放，尝试新事物。 32．细节理解题。根据第一段“My brother Jack’s childhood was completely influenced by his extreme picky eating. From three to about 14, he only ate chicken, peanut butter, apples, cereal, and sweets. We tried everything in the book, but none succeeded.”（我弟弟杰克的童年完全受他极端挑食的影响。从3岁到14岁，他只吃鸡肉、花生酱、苹果、麦片和糖果。书上说的我们都试过了，但没有一个成功。）可知，杰克14岁之前的饮食习惯是他只吃某些食物。故选B项。 33．推理判断题。根据第二段“However, in the past three years, he has gone through an amazing change. Today, he will eat close to ten times the types of foods he was willing to try before. He is even willing to try new things; he constantly asks to order something different at a restaurant. I’ve often wondered what makes a person change so much.”（然而，在过去的三年里，他经历了一个惊人的变化。今天，他吃的食物种类是他以前愿意尝试的近十倍。他甚至愿意尝试新事物；他在餐馆里总是要求点不同的菜。我经常想知道是什么让一个人改变这么多。）可推知，杰克饮食习惯的改变是令人惊讶的。故选A项。 34．细节理解题。根据第四段“However, genetics aren’t the only factor that explains why we enjoy or dislike particular foods. In fact, most of our preferences are actually learned, sometimes even before we are born. In one study, mothers regularly drank carrot juice late in the stages of their pregnancy (怀孕). After birth, these babies tended to enjoy carrot-flavored milk more than other babies.”（然而，基因并不是解释我们喜欢或不喜欢某种食物的唯一因素。事实上，我们的大多数偏好都是后天习得的，有时甚至在我们出生前就习得了。在一项研究中，妈妈们在怀孕后期经常喝胡萝卜汁。出生后，这些婴儿往往比其他婴儿更喜欢胡萝卜味的牛奶。）可知，对孕妇的研究告诉我们的食物偏好是可以学习的。故选A项。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Additionally, I believe that sometimes, cultural influences affect your willingness to try food, Possibly, my brother finally got so sick of having to be the one who needed a special order at a restaurant that he forced himself to try and like those things he was afraid of. It simply takes time. People will learn to adapt and realize their true tastes. An open mind is a positive thing, and most will develop an ever-expanding plate as they age.”（另外，我相信有时候，文化影响会影响你尝试食物的意愿。可能，我弟弟终于厌倦了在餐馆里做那个需要特别点餐的人，他强迫自己尝试并喜欢上了那些他害怕的东西。这只是需要时间。人们将学会适应并认识到自己真正的品味。开放的心态是一件积极的事情，随着年龄的增长，大多数人的盘子都会不断扩大。）可推知，作者对饮食习惯，认为应该保持开放，尝试新事物。故选D项。 11，【来源】陕西省西安市临潼区临潼中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 My granddad often helped me make a tool to catch fish when I was young and we would spend hours along a river. It was lovely for both of us then. Many more of today’s grandparents have a growing sense of adventure. And a trend is catching on: skip-gen travel — grandparents taking fun-filled vacations with grand kids without their parents along. A survey found that 83% of grandparents put travel with their grand kids as the number one thing when they retire. Skip-gen travel gets popular for good reason. Kids have their lives enriched and learn outside classrooms. This is also a time of talking and sharing ideas. “How grandparents talk to children is different from how parents talk to them. Actually, I feel on a more equal footing with my grandchildren than I do with my own children,” Annie Collins, a travel architect and also part of the trend, says. “Kids away from their parents are more open to ideas and willing to express themselves. It’s not just kids gaining from traveling. Who gets the most out of this? You might think it’s them but it’s us.” According to a study by the Cleveland Clinic, grandparents who help watch and spend time with grand kids may actually live longer than their peers（同龄人）. It’s also important to recognize that grandparents often have more time to travel. Unlike their children, who may still be in the pursuit of a personal career that offers limited time off, grandparents are often retired and likely have a different viewpoint on life, prioritizing experiences and family. So knowing the kids are in great hands, moms and dads will have a bit of time to themselves — some much-needed leisure time alone to rest and recharge their batteries. However, skip-gen travel is not for every grandparent. After all, grandparents are worn out with years and not so energetic. They surely treasure the chance to form close ties with their grandchildren, but it’s wiser to say no when only the youth could enjoy themselves, for the travel should be a win for everyone involved. 36．Why does the author mention fishing experiences with his granddad? A．To lead in the trend of skip-gen travel. B．To share the pleasure in going fishing. C．To stress the importance of family ties. D．To show the growing interest in adventure. 37．Which of the following may Annie Collins agree? A．Many parents are too strict with children. B．Grandparents benefit more from skip-gen travel. C．Spending time with grandparents is better for kids. D．Children become mature when away from parents. 38．What do we know about the parents whose kids are on skip-gen travel? A．They enjoy the moment to relax. B．They feel less anxious and stressed. C．They miss their kids very much. D．They look forward to their own trip. 39．What does the author suggest grandparents do? A．Get kids involved in travel planning. B．Strengthen the bond with grandchildren. C．Reduce skip-gen travel appropriately. D．Make decisions in both sides’ interests. 【答案】36．A 37．B 38．A 39．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。随着越来越多祖父母冒险意识的增强，跨代旅游开始流行起来。研究发现，跨代旅游对祖父母、父母以及孩子均大有裨益。 36．推理判断题。根据第一段的“My granddad often helped me make a tool to catch fish when I was young and we would spend hours along a river. It was lovely for both of us then. Many more of today's grandparents have a growing sense of adventure. And a trend is catching on: skip-gen travel（我小的时候，爷爷经常帮我做一个捕鱼的工具，我们会在河边呆上几个小时。那时候对我们俩来说都很美好。如今，越来越多的祖父母有了一种越来越强烈的冒险意识。一种趋势正在兴起：跨代旅行）”可知，作者提到自己小时候与爷爷一起抓鱼的经历是为了引出如今祖父母辈与孙辈之间新的相处模式，即跨代旅游。故选A。 37．推理判断题。根据第三段的“Actually, I feel on a more equal footing with my grandchildren than I do with my own children（事实上，我觉得我和我的孙辈比我和我自己的孩子更平等）”以及“It’s not just kids gaining from traveling.Who gets the most out of this? You might think it's them but it's us（这不仅仅是孩子们从旅行中获得的。谁能从中获益最多？你可能认为是他们，但其实是我们）”可以推断出，身为祖母和跨代旅游的实践者，Annie Collins认为祖父母辈从跨代旅游中受益更多。故选B。 38．细节理解题。根据第四段的“So knowing the kids are in great hands, moms and dads will have a bit of time to themselves- some much-needed leisure time alone to rest and recharge their batteries（所以知道孩子们被照顾得很好，父母们就会有一些属于他们自己的时间——一些他们急需的闲暇时间来休息和充电）”可知，当孩子与祖父母外出旅游时，父母也能拥有自己的休闲时间，用来放松和休整。故选A。 39．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“They surely treasure the chance to form close ties with their grandchildren, but it's wiser to say no when only the youth could enjoy themselves, for the travel should be a win for everyone involved（他们肯定会珍惜这个与孙辈建立亲密关系的机会，但当只有年轻人可以享受时，明智的做法是说不，因为这趟旅行对参与其中的每个人都应该是一个胜利）”可知，作者认为跨代旅游应该是一件双赢的事，只有对祖父母和孩子都有利时才应进行，由此可知，作者建议祖父母做有利于双方利益的决定。故选D。 12，【来源】湖南省长沙市第二十一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 The dry land in Gir National Park and Wildlife Preserve, located near India western tip, is the proud — and only — home of the Asiatic lion (亚洲狮). By the early 1900s, however, their populations had decreased for homo loss and hunting, leaving fewer than 50 known individuals alive. Though their numbers have risen over the past several decades — climbing to around 670 in2020, a successful story — the lions are still considered endangered. One of the biggest challenges to keep the lions’ future is to track them, a hard work. Some animals, like tigers and zebras, have special coat patterns that provide useful marks to the researchers. But for the Asiatic lions, researchers must look elsewhere. In 2019, Banerjee, who worked for Indias National Tiger Conservation Authority, developed an AI system to recognize the lions with high accuracy (精准). The AI program, SIMBA, has been applied in practice. “It will be a fantastic tool for long-term lion monitoring,” says Banerjee. He adds, “It could help forest officials arrive at a more accurate estimate (评估) of Gir’s lion population. In a few years, the group will have a rich collection of information — how many lions are male, female, how many will bear babies and how many are dead.” Despite the advantages, Baneijee also adds his worries. He suggests certain rules be made to prevent main information from being stolen. “Where tools like SIMBA really shine”, he says, “is in helping researchers develop monitoring plans that are keys to the protection of at-risk animals,” he says, “otherwise, all your efforts will be in vain.” 40．What is the greatest difficulty in protecting Asiatic lions? A．Stopping them from being killed. B．Keeping track of them. C．Protecting their living environment. D．Increasing their population. 41．How does SIMBA help researchers? A．By providing accurate information. B．By tracking other animals. C．By monitoring the animal stealers. D．By analyzing why lions decrease. 42．What’s Baneijee’s opinion about the AI program in the last paragraph? A．It should be put into wide use right away. B．It has more risks than advantages. C．Its possible risks should be aware of. D．Its disadvantages should be ignored. 43．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Advantages of AI on Protecting Animals. B．An AI Program for Protecting Asiatic Lions. C．The Importance of Protecting Asiatic Lions. D．Measures to Protect Endangered Animals. 【答案】40．B 41．A 42．C 43．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人工智能在保护濒危的亚洲狮方面的作用。 40．细节理解题。根据第二段“One of the biggest challenges to keep the lions’ future is to track them, a hard work.”（要想保住狮子的未来，最大的挑战之一就是追踪它们，这是一项艰巨的工作。）可知，保护亚洲狮最大的困难是跟踪他们。故选B项。 41．细节理解题。根据第三段“He adds, ‘It could help forest officials arrive at a more accurate estimate (评估) of Gir’s lion population. In a few years, the group will have a rich collection of information — how many lions are male, female, how many will bear babies and how many are dead.’”（他补充说：‘这可以帮助森林官员更准确地估计吉尔的狮子数量。几年后，该组织将收集到丰富的信息——有多少狮子是雄性的，有多少是雌性的，有多少会生育，有多少会死亡。’）可知，SIMBA通过提供狮子准确的信息来帮助研究人员。故选A项。 42．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Despite the advantages, Baneijee also adds his worries. He suggests certain rules be made to prevent main information from being stolen.”（尽管有这些优势，Baneijee也补充了他的担忧。他建议制定一些规则来防止主要信息被盗。）可知，Baneijee对人工智能项目的看法是应该意识到它可能存在的风险。故选C项。 43．主旨大意题。根据第三段中“In 2019, Banerjee, who worked for Indias National Tiger Conservation Authority, developed an AI system to recognize the lions with high accuracy (精准). The AI program, SIMBA, has been applied in practice.”（2019年，在印度国家老虎保护局工作的Banerjee开发了一种人工智能系统，可以高精度地识别狮子。人工智能程序SIMBA已经在实践中得到了应用。）可知，本文介绍了保护濒危亚洲狮的人工智能项目。故选B项。 13，【来源】广西梧州市苍梧中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中考试英语试题 Rich, heavy food is a major part of the end of the year holidays in the United States. People in the U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving on the third Thursday of November. People around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25. Both holidays involve (包含) traditions of cooking very large meals. The food at these meals usually has lots of sugar, salt, and butter in it. Turkey and pie are some of the most common foods in these holidays. Terri Price has hosted a holiday party on the last Saturday before every Christmas for 30 years. It started when her children were very, very small. She has been preparing many of the dishes for most of the 30 years. But over time, some traditions do change. The Neveldines are a family who hope to be healthier by changing what they eat. Mick Fury, the Neveldine’s oldest child, said this change is important during the holidays and the rest of the year, too. Mick and his wife, Michelle, try to eat only organic food. Organic food is any plant or animal food product made without the use of unnatural chemicals or processes. But, Mick is not the only Neveldine who changed their diet. Felicia Neveldine, Mick’s sister, decided nine years ago to become a vegan. A vegan is a person who does not eat or use animal products of any kind. Felicia became a vegan because of her concern for the treatment of animals and the environmental effects of animal farming. She said that her change in diet also improved her health. Choosing these special diets means the Neveldines choose their foods carefully. Mick grows a garden behind his house where he gets fresh vegetables. Holiday traditions may not change, but the way these traditions happen just might. 44．What does paragraph I mainly tell us? A．The end-of-year holidays is vital. B．Heavy food is rich in nutrition. C．Cooking large meals is a tradition in USA． D．Heavy food is popular in holidays for Americans. 45．What do we learn about the Neveldines’ holiday diets? A．They have turned healthier. B．They have given up the tradition. C．They have remained the same. D．They have grown unhealthy. 46．What does the underlined word “vegan” in paragraph 4 mean? A．sportsman. B．vegetarian. C．dieter. D．volunteer. 47．What may be the author’s attitude to traditional heavy food in holidays? A．Favorable. B．Critical. C．Objective. D．Unclear. 【答案】44．D 45．A 46．B 47．B 【导语】本文是说明文。丰富、重口的食物是美国年末假期的主要部分。这些餐点的食物通常含有大量的糖、盐和黄油，不利于健康，传统的食物正在发生变化，人们开始喜欢食用更加健康的食物。 44．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Rich, heavy food is a major part of the end of the year holidays in the United States. People in the U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving on the third Thursday of November. People around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25. Both holidays involve (包含) traditions of cooking very large meals. The food at these meals usually has lots of sugar, salt, and butter in it. Turkey and pie are some of the most common foods in these holidays. (丰富、重口的食物是美国年末假期的主要部分。美国人民在十一月的第三个星期四庆祝感恩节。世界各地的人们在12月25日庆祝圣诞节。这两个节日都有烹饪大餐的传统。这些餐点的食物通常含有大量的糖、盐和黄油。火鸡和馅饼是这些假期中最常见的食物。)”可知，第一段主要介绍了美国人在假期里很喜欢重口味的食物。故选D。 45．推理判断题。根据第三段中“The Neveldines are a family who hope to be healthier by changing what they eat. (内维尔丁一家希望通过改变饮食来变得更健康。)”可推知，Neveldines这家人的节日食物变得更健康了。故选A。 46．词句猜测题。根据划线单词下文“A vegan is a person who does not eat or use animal products of any kind. (vegan是指不吃或不使用任何种类的动物产品的人。)”可知，不吃或不使用任何种类的动物产品的人被称为素食主义者，由此可知，划线单词vegan意为“素食主义者”，与B项“vegetarian.(素食主义者。)”意思一样，故选B。 47．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Rich, heavy food is a major part of the end of the year holidays in the United States...The food at these meals usually has lots of sugar, salt, and butter in it. (丰盛、重口味的食物是美国年终假期的主要组成部分……这些餐点中的食物通常含有大量的糖、盐和黄油。)”和最后一段“Holiday traditions may not change, but the way these traditions happen just might. (节日传统可能不会改变，但这些传统发生的方式可能会改变。)”可知，作者认为传统的重口味食物的方式应该改变，由此可推知，作者对节日传统重食的态度是批判的，故选B。 14，【来源】四川省乐山第一中学校2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 The theatre changed a lot during Shakespeare’s lifetime. The authorities didn’t like it and didn’t allow acting in the city itself: They thought it had a bad influence on people and kept them from going to church. Queen Elizabeth, on the other hand, loved acting and helped the theatre become popular. The theatre in Shakespeare’s time was full of life. People did not sit all the time and it was not quiet during the performance. The audience could walk around, eat and drink during the play. Theatres were open arenas or playhouses that had room for up to three thousand people. There was almost no scenery because the dialogue was the most important part of the play. Colourful and well-designed costumes were very important and told the people about the status of a character. Women never performed in plays, so young boys played female characters. The performances took place in the afternoon because it was too dark at night. There was no stage crew as there is today. Actors had to do everything themselves—from making costumes to setting the stage. Plays were organized by acting companies. They performed about 6 different plays each week because they needed money to survive. They had almost no time to rehearse (排练). The companies in Shakespeare’s time had a rank system. The company belonged to shareholders and managers. They were responsible for everything and got most of the money when the company was successful. Sometimes they even owned their own buildings. Actors worked for the managers and after some time became a permanent member of the company. Apprentices(学徒) were young boys and were allowed to act in unimportant roles. They also played female characters in plays. 48．Why was the theatre banned by the authorities? A．It was more different than before. B．They thought it affected people negatively. C．They thought it kept people going to church. D．The queen didn’t like it. 49．What does the underlined word “arenas” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Stages. B．Stores. C．Companies. D．Playgrounds. 50．What do we know about the actors? A．They could drink during the play. B．Women had to perform in plays. C．They had stage crew to help them. D．They were too busy to practice. 51．What is the author’s purpose of writing the text? A．To remember Shakespeare. B．To show his love of Shakespeare’s plays. C．To introduce theatres in Shakespeare’s time. D．To discuss the company’s rank system. 【答案】48．B 49．A 50．D 51．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了莎士比亚时期剧院的特点，以及莎士比亚时期剧院和现今剧院的不同之处。 48．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The authorities didn’t like it and didn’t allow acting in the city itself: They thought it had a bad influence on people and kept them from going to church.(当权者不喜欢戏剧，也不允许在城市里表演：他们认为这对人们有不好的影响，阻止他们去教堂。)”可知，当权者禁止人们去剧院是因为他们认为剧院对人们有坏的影响。故选B。 49．词句猜测题。分析可知，“or”为并列连词，划线单词所在短语“open arenas”应是与后文“playhouses that had room for up to three thousand people(可容纳三千人的剧场)”为近义表达，即，可以容纳很多人的开阔表演场地，由此可推知，“arenas”应是“表演场地”或“舞台”含义。故选A。 50．细节理解题。根据文章第五段内容“Actors had to do everything themselves—from making costumes to setting the stage. Plays were organized by acting companies. They performed about 6 different plays each week because they needed money to survive. They had almost no time to rehearse (排练). (演员们从制作服装到设置舞台，一切都得靠自己。戏剧是由表演公司组织的。他们每周演出6出不同的戏，因为他们需要钱来维持生计。他们几乎没有时间排练)”可知，当时的演员除了表演还要做很多其他的工作，每周演出比较多，以至于忙到没有时间排练。故选D。 51．推理判断题。通读文章可知，文章首句揭示了本文的话题“The theatre changed a lot during Shakespeare’s lifetime.(在莎士比亚的一生中，剧院发生了很大的变化。)”，并在后文段落详细讲述了莎士比亚时代的戏剧表演的情况和当时演员的状况，由此可推知，文章的写作目的在于介绍莎士比亚时代的剧院。故选C。 15，【来源】安徽省安庆九一六学校 2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢). “Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body is held up, everything is held up and I’ve made it to 104.” She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued. All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4, 385 kilometers. During that time she has had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing...This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.” 52．Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons? A．She wanted to set a new record. B．She intended to challenge herself. C．She was driven by her interest. D．She was inspired by people like her. 53．What difficulty did Hunt-Broersma meet with? A．She didn’t get professional training. B．She found it hard to keep her balance. C．She suffered discomfort in her left leg. D．She couldn’t use regular running blades. 54．What message does the author express through the story? A．Rome wasn’t built in a day. B．Time works wonders. C．A good beginning is half the battle. D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. 55．What may be the author’s attitude towards Hunt-Broersma? A．Annoyed. B．Concerned C．Admiring. D．Humorous. 【答案】52．B 53．C 54．D 55．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Jacky Hunt-Broersma虽然由于癌症而左腿截肢，但是借助假肢连续104天跑104场马拉松的励志故事。 52．推理判断题。根据第二段中“‘Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,’ she said.(她说：‘以前有一个身体健全的人做过这种事。我想看看我是否可以用假腿做这件事，看看会发生什么。’)”可知，Hunt-Broersma决定跑马拉松是为了挑战自己。故选B项。 53．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.(使用假肢的跑步者不能使用普通的假肢。他们需要一个刀锋式跑步义肢。Hunt-Broersma有两个刀锋式跑步义肢，但她只能用其中一个，因为她左腿肿胀，无法连接到另一把刀。但即使发生了痛苦，她也能够忍受并继续下去。)”可知，Hunt-Broersma在跑马拉松时，要忍受左腿肿胀带来的不适和痛苦。故选C项。 54．推理判断题。通读全文，根据第三段中“But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.(但即使发生了痛苦，她也能够忍受并继续下去。)”和最后一段中“‘It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,’ she said. ‘And our bodies are just amazing...This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.’(‘它教会了我一个人可以有多坚强，以及绝对的决心有多重要。如果你内心强大，你可以做任何事情，’她说。‘我们的身体真是太棒了……整个旅程令人印象深刻，也非常艰难，但它告诉我，作为一个人，我可以有多强大，我可以把自己逼到多远。’)”可知，作者通过Hunt-Broersma的故事告诉读者只要有坚定意志与决心，只要我们迎难而上，坚持不懈，就能取得成功，因此作者通过这个故事表达了“有志者事竟成”的哲理。故选D项。 55．推理判断题。通读全文，根据第一段“Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢).(上个月跑马拉松的大多数人在赛前休息了几天时间，在赛后恢复了几天时间。但Jacky Hunt-Broersma不是。她总共在104天内跑了104场马拉松。如果吉尼斯世界纪录证实，这将是一项新的世界纪录。她用一条腿和一个假肢完成了这一切。)”和第二段中“‘Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,’ she said.(她说：‘以前有一个身体健全的人做过这种事。我想看看我是否可以用假腿做这件事，看看会发生什么。’)”和第三段中“But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.(但即使发生了痛苦，她也能够忍受并继续下去。)”以及最后一段中“‘It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,’ she said. ‘And our bodies are just amazing...This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.’(‘它教会了我一个人可以有多坚强，以及绝对的决心有多重要。如果你内心强大，你可以做任何事情，’她说。‘我们的身体真是太棒了……整个旅程令人印象深刻，也非常艰难，但它告诉我，作为一个人，我可以有多强大，我可以把自己逼到多远。’)”可知，Hunt-Broersma勇于挑战自己，努力克服身体不适和痛苦以及她的感悟，由此推知，作者对Hunt-Broersma的态度是钦佩赞赏的。故选C项。 16，【来源】广西玉林2023-2024学年高一下学期三校4月期中联考英语试题 From Frank Sinatra to Katy Perry, singers have long sung about the power of a smile — how it picks you up, changes your mind and generally makes you feel better. But is it all smoke and mirrors or is there a scientific backing for this? Research from the University of South Australia proves that the act of smiling can make your mind be more positive, simply by moving your facial muscles. With COVID-19 and strong rises of worries around the world, the findings couldn’t be more timely. The study from Experimental Psychology looked at the influence of a smile on perception (感知) of facial and body expressions. In the study, a smile was created by volunteers holding a pen between their teeth, forcing their facial muscles to make the movement of a smile. The research found that facial muscular activity changes the recognition of not only facial expressions but also body expressions, with both producing more positive feelings. Lead researcher Dr. Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos says the findings are important for spiritual health. “When your muscles say you’re happy, you’re more likely to see the world around you in a positive way,” Dr. Marmolejo-Ramos says. “In our research we found that when you forcefully practiced smiling, the amygdala — the part of the brain controlling feelings — became active, which encouraged a more positive state. If we can make the brain view stimuli (刺激) as ‘happy’, then we can possibly use this way to help improve spiritual health.” The study was done in the same way as an old smile experiment by examining how people understood a group of facial expressions using the pen-in-teeth method; however, it also used special videos (from sad walking videos to happy walking videos) as the stimuli. Dr. Marmolejo-Ramos says there is a strong connection between action and perception. “A ‘fake (假装) it until you make it’ method could be more useful than we expect,” Dr. Marmolejo-Ramos says. 56．What can we learn from the first paragraph? A．Few people smile when facing difficulties. B．The study on smiling is helpful at the moment. C．The findings of the study hardly match the songs. D．The researchers did the study because of COVID-19. 57．What were the volunteers asked to do in the study? A．Laugh aloud from the heart. B．Respond to different feelings. C．Just perform the act of smiling. D．Think of happy things in the past. 58．What does Dr. Marmolejo-Ramos mean by saying the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．Pretending to smile actually works. B．Practicing smiling is quite normal. C．We should practice smiling a lot. D．Forced smiles work better than real ones. 59．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．How to feel positive B．How to force a smile C．Forced smiles can hide unhappy feelings D．Forced smiles can produce positive feelings 【答案】56．B 57．C 58．A 59．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述我们常常在歌声里赞美笑容的力量。如今，科学家通过研究发现笑容确实有很多积极的作用。 56．推理判断题。根据第一段“With COVID-19 and strong rises of worries around the world, the findings couldn’t be more timely. (随着COVID-19和世界各地的担忧加剧，这些发现非常及时)”可知，新冠感染时期，世界各地的忧虑都大幅增长，因此这个关于笑容的研究的发现非常及时。即作者说这项研究在此刻是非常有帮助的。故选B。 57．细节理解题。根据第二段的第二句“In the study, a smile was created by volunteers holding a pen between their teeth, forcing their facial muscles to make the movement of a smile. (在这项研究中，志愿者们用牙齿夹着一支笔，迫使面部肌肉做出微笑的动作，从而做出微笑的表情)”和第三段“In our research we found that when you forcefully practiced smiling, the amygdala — the part of the brain controlling feelings — became active, which encouraged a more positive state. (在我们的研究中，我们发现，当你用力练习微笑时，杏仁核——大脑中控制感觉的部分——变得活跃，从而促进了一种更积极的状态)”可知，志愿者通过咬住笔迫使面部肌肉做出笑的动作。由此可见，志愿者只要做出笑的动作就行。故选C。 58．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Dr. Marmolejo-Ramos says there is a strong connection between action and perception. (Marmolejo-Ramos博士说，行动和感知之间有很强的联系)”以及画线句子中的fake it until you make it的字面意思为“假装直到你成功”。结合Marmolejo-Ramos博士的研究结果可知，此处指假装笑也最终能达到真笑的效果，即假装笑也是有效的。故选A。 59．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Research from the University of South Australia proves that the act of smiling can make your mind be more positive, simply by moving your facial muscles. (南澳大利亚大学的研究证明，微笑的行为可以使你的思想更积极，只需移动你的面部肌肉)”以及本文主要介绍了一个关于笑容的研究，研究发现即使是刻意做出来的笑容(只要面部肌肉做出笑的动作)，也会使人们的情绪变得更积极，D选项“勉强的微笑能产生积极的感觉”最符合文章标题。故选D。 17，【来源】福建省福州日升中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Zurich told 50 people they’d be receiving about $100. Half of the people were asked to spend that money on themselves, and half were asked to spend it on someone they knew. Before giving out any money, the researchers brought everyone into the lab and asked them to think about a friend they’d like to give a gift to and how much they would spend. They then performed functional MRI scans ( 扫描) to get to know activity in three parts of the brain related to social behavior, generosity, happiness and decision-making. Their choices — and their brain activity — seemed to depend on how they had promised to spend the money earlier. Those who had promised to spend money on other people tended to make more generous decisions throughout the experiment ( 实验). They also had more interaction between the parts of the brain related to altruism ( 无私) and happiness, and they reported higher levels of happiness after the experiment was over. Another piece of good news was that planning to give away just a little bit of money had the same effects on happiness as giving away a lot. “At least in our study, the amount spent did not matter,” says lead author Philippe Tobler. “Even little things have a beneficial effect — like bringing coffee to one’s workmates.” It’s not yet clear how long these warm feelings last after being generous. But studies have shown that older people who are generous tend to have better health, says Tobler, and other research has suggested that spending money on others can be effective at lowering blood pressure. “Moreover, there is a positive connection between helping others and life expectancy (预期寿命) ,” he adds. Next time you think that the best way to make yourself feel better is to buy yourself a treat, consider that the opposite is likely true. “It is worth giving it a try, even if you think it would not work,” Tobler says. “Repeated practice is probably needed so that giving becomes second nature.” 60．What did the researchers find out about those promising to spend money on other people? A．They were much happier. B．They had less brain activity. C．They were slower at making decisions. D．They experienced higher levels of stress. 61．What does Tobler want to explain by mentioning bringing coffee to workmates? A．It isn’t hard to behave generously. B．Being generous will pay off in the end. C．The amount of generosity did not matter. D．Small acts of generosity can be seen everywhere. 62．What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us? A．Ways to show generosity. B．Health benefits of being generous. C．Reasons for performing acts of generosity. D．Influences generous people have on others. 63．What does Tobler suggest people do in the last paragraph? A．Practice giving and make it a habit. B．Don’t expect anything in return when giving. C．Don’t believe happiness depends on a good treat. D．Perform something good even if it may have a bad result. 【答案】60．A 61．C 62．B 63．A 【导语】本文是说明文。研究发现，慷慨使人更快乐、更健康。 60．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Those who had promised to spend money on other people(那些曾经承诺在别人身上花钱的人) they reported higher levels of happiness after the experiment was over(实验结束后，他们报告说幸福感更高)”可知，那些承诺将钱花给他人的人感觉更快乐，幸福感更强，故选A项。 61．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Another piece of good news was that planning to give away just a little bit of money had the same effects on happiness as giving away a lot(另一个好消息是，计划只捐一点点钱和捐很多钱对幸福感的影响是一样的)”及Tobler所说的“the amount spent did not matter(花费多少并不重要)”和“Even little things have a beneficial effect(即使是小事也会产生有益的效果)”可知，Tobler认为慷慨的程度并不会影响快乐，他通过给同事带咖啡的例子说明即使微小的慷慨之举也能带来快乐，故选C项。 62．主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“studies have shown that older people who are generous tend to have better health、other research has suggested that spending money on others can be effective at lowering blood pressure(研究表明，慷慨大方的老年人往往健康状况更好，其他研究表明，在他人身上花钱可以有效地降低血压)”及“there is a positive connection between helping others and life expectancy(帮助他人与预期寿命之间存在着积极的联系)”可知，本段主要讲述慷慨有益于健康，故选B项。 63．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Next time you think that the best way to make yourself feel better is to buy yourself a treat, consider that the opposite is likely true(下次当你认为让自己感觉更好的最好方法是给自己买一份款待时，考虑一下事实可能恰恰相反)”及Tobler所说的“Repeated practice is probably needed so that giving becomes second nature(可能需要反复练习，这样给予才能成为第二天性)”可知，Tobler认为人们在生活中应该尝试给予，并让它成为一种习惯，故选A项。 18，【来源】云南省昭通一中教研联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中检测英语（A卷）试题 On May 22,2021, the whole nation was saddened by the news that Chinese scientist Yuan Longping died. Dr Yuan Longping worked most of his life growing better rice. As a result of his research, the Chinese people are no longer worried about getting starved. His great work also helped the world produce more and more rice. Yuan, born on Sept.7,1930. After graduating from Southwest Agriculture College, he worked as a teacher at an agriculture school in Hunan. Several natural disasters hit China in the 1960s. Yuan, saw many people die of hunger every day. Since then, he has researched how to grow much better crops. In 1964, he happened to find a natural hybrid rice plant that had great advantages over others. Yuan was excited about his discovery. He then began to study the parts of this unusual plant. In 1973, he started to develop a type of hybrid rice species. It produced 20% more rice per unit than common ones. The seeding(种植)was very successful in the following year. This progress made China the world’s leader in rice production. More than 50% of China’s total rice fields grow Yuan’s hybrid species. People call him the “Father of Hybrid Rice”. Yuan once said he had two dreams—to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the food problem of the whole world. 64．What does the underlined word “starved” in paragraph 2 mean? A．dieting on B．freezingly cold C．suffering severely from hunger D．deprived of something necessary 65．What can we learn about Yuan Longping according to the third paragraph? A．He was born into a scientist’s family. B．He was once a teacher at an agriculture school. C．He graduated from Southwest Agriculture College in 1930. D．He grew rice all his life. 66．Which of the following is TRUE according to the last three paragraphs? A．Yuan’s hybrid rice can provide all people in the world with rice. B．Yuan’s hybrid rice is grown in all of China’s rice fields. C．Yuan’s hybrid rice made China the world’s leader in rice production. D．Yuan dreamed to enjoy his life in the countryside. 67．What does the story mainly talk about? A．The “Father of Hybrid Rice”. B．How to grow rice. C．Different rice species. D．The sad news. 【答案】64．C 65．B 66．C 67．A 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要讲述了中国科学家袁隆平的一生及其对杂交水稻研究的贡献，同时提到了他的梦想和对世界的积极影响。 64．词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“Dr Yuan Longping worked most of his life growing better rice.(袁隆平博士一生大部分时间都致力于培育更优良的水稻品种。)”以及文章第四段“Several natural disasters hit China in the 1960s. Yuan, saw many people die of hunger every day. Since then, he has researched how to grow much better crops. (20世 60年代，中国遭遇了几场自然灾害。袁隆平目睹了许多人每天因饥饿而死亡。从那时起，他便开始研究如何种植产量更高的农作物。)”可推测，袁隆平致力于培育更好的水稻，目的是解决人们的饥饿问题。由此可推测，划线单词的意思和“挨饿”相似。选项C“suffering severely from hunger(严重遭受饥饿)”即，人们不再担心挨饿，符合语境。故选C。 65．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Yuan, born on Sept.7,1930. After graduating from Southwest Agriculture College, he worked as a teacher at an agriculture school in Hunan.(袁隆平出生于 1930年9月7日，毕业于西南农学院后，他在湖南的一所农业学校担任教师。)”可知，袁隆平毕业后曾在湖南的一所农业学校当老师。故选B。 66．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段“In 1973, he started to develop a type of hybrid rice species. It produced 20% more rice per unit than common ones. The seeding(种植)was very successful in the following year. This progress made China the world’s leader in rice production.(1973年，他开始培育一种杂交水稻品种。这种水稻的单位产量比普通水稻高出 20%。次年，这种水稻的种植大获成功。这一进展使中国在水稻生产领域跃居世界领先地位。)”可知，袁隆平的杂交水稻使中国成为世界水稻生产的领先者。故选C。 67．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章围绕袁隆平展开，介绍了他的生平、致力于研究杂交水稻的经历、杂交水稻取得的成果以及人们对他“杂交水稻之父”的称呼，还提及了他的梦想，所以文章主要讲的就是“杂交水稻之父”袁隆平。故选A。 19，【来源】四川省达州铁路中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月（期中）英语试题 In recent years, wooden buildings have reached new heights, with soaring wooden skyscrapers completed or underway in countries like Norway, Switzerland and Australia. Sweden, likewise, has come up with a plan as big as a city — building the world’s biggest wooden city. As the world’s largest urban construction project in wood, Stockholm Wood City will be built in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm in 2025. By using wood, the project is expected to reduce carbon footprint by up to 40%, compared with building in concrete and steel, says Annica Anäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg, a Swedish urban development company. Some people may have concerns over fire risks posed by wooden buildings, but experts say engineered timber (木材) can resist fire as well. As with other modern construction projects using wood, Wood City will still use some concrete and steel in places like the foundations, but the overall amounts will be greatly reduced. As wooden buildings are much lighter, their foundations can be smaller. The construction will not be as noisy as it is built from concrete and bricks, adds Ms Anäs. This makes wooden buildings particularly suitable for urban redevelopment in general, since putting them up is less likely to annoy the neighbours. It should also be profitable. Ms Anäs is looking for a return on investment of 20% or better. “Sweden is progressive when it comes to wood construction,” she says. The world’s largest wooden city is supposed to make commute (通勤) easier and shorter, decreasing emissions from transportation. The website for the project describes Stockholm Wood City as a “five-minute city”, which means that anywhere one would need to go — work, grocery stores, or school, for example—would only be a five-minute walk away. As Anäs concluded, “We want to create an environment where our customers, those who will live and work here, can participate in the development and design of the city district of the future.” 68．What is the project about? A．Making Stockholm a low-carbon city. B．Creating more wooden skyscrapers in Sweden. C．Building the highest wooden building in Europe. D．Constructing the largest wooden city in the world. 69．What advantage do wooden buildings have over concrete and steel buildings? A．They can strongly resist fires. B．They are more comfortable to live in. C．They are more environmentally friendly. D．They are built on a more stable foundation. 70．Why are wooden buildings suitable for urban redevelopment? A．They are profitable for investors. B．They cause less noise when built. C．They have a short construction period. D．They are less costly to maintain and repair. 71．How can we describe the future life in the wooden city? A．Secure. B．Stressful. C．Convenient. D．Fashionable. 【答案】68．D 69．C 70．B 71．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了瑞典提出的建造世界上最大的木制城市——斯德哥尔摩木制城的计划，指出建造木制建筑有各种好处，主要包括更加环保，同时可以防火，引起的噪音较小，促进更加便捷的通勤，减少交通排放。 68．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Sweden, likewise, has come up with a plan as big as a city — building the world’s biggest wooden city. (同样，瑞典也提出了一个像城市一样大的计划——建造世界上最大的木制城市)”可知，这个项目是关于建造世界上最大的木制城市。故选D项。 69．细节理解题。根据第二段中“By using wood, the project is expected to reduce carbon footprint by up to 40%, compared with building in concrete and steel (与混凝土和钢铁建筑相比，该项目通过使用木材，预计将减少高达40%的碳足迹)”可知，与混凝土和钢铁建筑相比，木制建筑有更环保的优势。故选C项。 70．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The construction will not be as noisy as it is built from concrete and bricks, adds Ms Anäs. This makes wooden buildings particularly suitable for urban redevelopment in general, since putting them up is less likely to annoy the neighbours. (Anäs女士补充说，建筑不会像混凝土和砖块建造的那样嘈杂。这使得木制建筑特别适合城市重建，因为建造它们不太可能惹恼邻居)”可知，木制建筑适合城市重建，因为它们建造时噪音较小。故选B项。 71．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The world’s largest wooden city is supposed to make commute (通勤) easier and shorter, decreasing emissions from transportation. The website for the project describes Stockholm Wood City as a “five-minute city”, which means that anywhere one would need to go — work, grocery stores, or school, for example—would only be a five-minute walk away. (这座世界上最大的木制城市旨在使通勤更方便、更短，减少交通排放。该项目的网站将斯德哥尔摩木城描述为“五分钟城市”，这意味着人们需要去的任何地方，例如工作，杂货店或学校，只需步行五分钟即可到达)”可知，木制城市的未来生活很方便，通勤非常便捷。故选C项。 20，【来源】陕西省西安市临潼区临潼中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 ChatGPT, designed by OpenAI to carry on conversations just like humans, has become a viral excitement. The AI-powered tool went from zero to a million users in just five days! Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies. The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic. “We have a lot of information on the internet, but you normally have to Google it, then read it and then do something with it,” says Ricardo, chief science officer and co-founder of AI company Erudit. “Now you’ll have this resource that can process the whole internet and all of the information it contains for you to answer your question.” ChatGPT cannot think on its own. It depends on the information that it has been trained on. As a result; the AI tool works well for things that have accurate data available. However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds. Also, ChatGPT has only been trained with information till 2021. Hence, it cannot be relied upon for anything that happened after that. Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. It can translate long texts into different languages, create content on almost any topic, and even summarize books. However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. Some believe it could serve as a valuable tool to help build literacy skills in the classroom. It could also be used to teach students difficult science or math concepts. But other educators think ChatGPT will encourage students to cheat. They fear this will prevent them from building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a result, many districts are starting to ban its use in schools. 72．What is the unique feature of ChatGPT? A．It has artificial intelligence. B．It can engage in meaningful conversations. C．It has the largest number of users. D．It can answer users' questions. 73．What makes ChatGPT helpful to research various topics? A．Its accurate information. B．Its capability of information processing. C．Its vast body of questions. D．Its availability of up-to-date data. 74．Why do ChatGPT users have to be cautious when using it? A．ChatGPT is unable to think itself. B．ChatGPT lacks creativity. C．ChatGPT offers illogical information. D．ChatGPT is not properly trained. 75．What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT? A．Supportive. B．Disapproving. C．Indifferent. D．Objective. 【答案】72．B 73．B 74．C 75．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能ChatGPT，介绍了其特点、存在的问题以及人们对ChatGPT的看法。 72．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Its ability to provide in- depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies.(它为用户问题提供深入答案的能力甚至引起了著名科技公司的注意)”以及第二段中“The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense.(智能机器人理解用户所说或输入的内容，然后以合理的方式做出回应)”可知，ChatGPT的独特之处是它可以参与有意义的对话。故选B。 73．细节理解题。根据第二段“The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic.(智能机器人理解用户所说或输入的内容，然后以合理的方式做出回应。其庞大的知识体系是从互联网和存档书籍中收集来的。它被人类进一步训练。这使得ChatGPT成为研究几乎任何主题的有用工具)”可知，信息处理能力使ChatGPT有助于研究各种主题。故选B。 74．细节理解题。根据第四段中“However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds.(然而，当不确定时，ChatGPT可以变得有创意并流出错误的响应。OpenAI提醒用户，无论这些信息听起来多么合乎逻辑，都要检查)”可知，ChatGPT可能会提供不合逻辑的信息，所以用户要谨慎，故选C。 75．推理判断题。根据第四段“ChatGPT cannot think on its own.(ChatGPT不能独立思考)”；第五段“Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems.(专家认为ChatGPT在解决现实问题方面具有无限潜力)”以及最后一段“However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. (然而，教育工作者对ChatGPT的反应不一)”可推知，作者主要列举了其他人对ChatGPT的看法，没有提到自己对ChatGPT的态度，故对ChatGPT是客观态度。故选D。 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01 阅读理解20篇 1，【来源】广西玉林2023-2024学年高一下学期三校4月期中联考英语试题 We Are Now Open Daily thru Columbus Day The museum and store are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the season. Trolley rides start with the first departure at 10:05 a.m. and continue until the end of the day with the last ride being at 4:15 p.m.. We are open Rain or Shine! April 30 to May 21 May 28 to October 10 October 15 to October 30 Open Saturdays and Sundays Only Open Every Day Open Saturdays and Sundays Only Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Ride Special ( $3.50 per person ) At 7:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Thursday evening in July and August, join us for a special sunset trolley ride with ice-cream included. Bring the whole family! Senior Citizens: $5.50 Adults: $7.50 Children (Ages 6—16): $5.00 Children 5 and under: Free Discounts are available for tour groups. Regular Fares Admission includes unlimited trolley rides, access to the Museum Grounds and Exhibits, and use of our picnic areas to enjoy your own picnic lunch. 1．From now on to Columbus Day, the museum is open _____. A．only on Sundays and Saturdays B．on sunny days C．every day D．all of the above 2．If a family of 4 persons — one senior, a couple and a 12-year-old boy — are taking a sunset trolley ride, how much is the total admission fee? A．$18. B．$25.5. C．$33. D．$39.5. 3．Which one of the following is NOT included in the admission? A．Unlimited sunset trolley ride. B．Access to the Museum Grounds. C．A visit to the Museum Exhibits. D．A use of the museum picnic areas. 2，【来源】广西南宁市第八中学中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities. Visit SeaWorld There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld. Windsurf at South Padre With miles of shallow (浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream. Swim at Barton Springs Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Greek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state. Take part in an outdoor adventure In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more. Camp and hike in Big Bend Park Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend. Enjoy saltwater fishing Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA．More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use of Texas, world - class saltwater fishery. 4．The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for . A．Texas B．San Antonio C．South Padre D．Gulf of Mexico 5．When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT . A．sea life shows B．adventure camps C．climbing D．exciting rides 6．Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true? A．San Antonio. B．South Padre. C．Barton Springs. D．Texas Hill Country. 3，【来源】福建省福州日升中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 “My Edinburgh” photography competition Edinburgh Libraries invites you to take part in the “My Edinburgh” competition on Edinburgh Collected. Add a photo of your favourite place in Edinburgh to Edinburgh Collected and tell us what makes it special to you. The photography competition is free to enter but all entries must be entered via the Edinburgh Collected website (www.edinburghcollected.org). The competition is open to all, students and professionals alike. Your photo might show the place that offers your favourite view of the city, your favourite park, street, or local pub. It doesn’t matter, so long as you tell us what makes that place special to you. Entries will be judged by a group of experts from Edinburgh College of Art, Museums and Galleries Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University. Entries will be judged on their photographic qualities as well as descriptions. The closing date for entries is 31 August and winners will be chosen in September. We will give a canvas print (照片帆布油画) for1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries and the winner will also receive a voucher for a Jessops Academy Photography Course. Entrants must create an account with Edinburgh Collected to upload your photo(s). There is no limit to the number of entries you can upload, but there will be only one winning entry per entrant. 7．What do we know about the photography competition? A．It asks entrants to pay to enter. B．It is held by Edinburgh College of Art. C．It is only for professional photographers. D．It accepts photos of a place in Edinburgh. 8．What will the third place winner receive? A．Prize money. B．A canvas print. C．A voucher for photography courses. D．A chance to visit Edinburgh Napier University. 9．What are entrants asked to do? A．Enter only one photo. B．Send the entry by email. C．Upload the entry before 31 September. D．Create an account with Edinburgh Collected. 4，【来源】云南省昭通一中教研联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中检测英语（A卷）试题 High School Competition 2023 Announcement The CIVIC MUSIC MKE High School Competition is a well-known Milwaukee competition for high-school-age musicians. Musicians compete for the chance to perform (表演) on the Showcase Performance and to be one of four musicians to receive a total of $1, 500 in Young Artist Scholarships (奖学金), and one jazz musician to receive the Lee Guse Memorial Jazz Scholarship. APPLY BY: August 15, 2023 COMPETITION DAY: October 21, 2023 SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE: December 12, 2023(Milwaukee Youth Art s Center)REQUIREMENTS. •Open to high school singing and instrumental students in grades 10-12 who live in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Washington or Racine County. •Four to six minutes of performance time is required. The timer will stop the performer at six minutes. •All students are expected to perform with an accompanist (伴奏者) and must provide their own.HOWT OA PPLY: •Online application will be open after July 31 and closed after August 15. •Please feel free to email info@civicmusicmilwaukee. org with any questions. JUDGES (裁判) FOR T HE 2023 COMPETITION: •SINGING: David Hoffman, Wendy Rowe •INSTRUMENTAL :Paul Hauer, James Ripley •JAZZ: Johanna Brahm 10．When can you sign up for the competition? A．On July 31. B．On August 12. C．On October 21. D．On December 12. 11．What will each of the winners get? A．A chance to perform at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. B．A six-minute personal performance video. C．A place at a music school in Washington. D．A $ 6, 000 Young Artist Scholarship. 12．Who will be the judge of the instrumental group? A．David Hoffman. B．Wendy Rowe. C．James Ripley. D．Johanna Brahm. 5，【来源】四川省达州铁路中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月（期中）英语试题 Sport plays a huge part in Australian culture. Here are some wonderful sporting events for travelers from all over the world. Australian Open (January)The Australian Open is perhaps one of the country’s most prized events and biggest summer parties. Hosted in January every year, this two-week tennis event lights up the city and brings the very best tennis superstars to Melbourne along with thousands of fans and a host of world-class singers. World Surfing Championships (March to May)While summer brings warmer waters, Australia’s autumn comes with the World Surfing Championships, Across the men’s and women’s tournaments (锦标赛), fans can see their favourite players trying their best across a series of events in the surfing capital of Australia, the Gold Coast. Uluru Camel Cup (May)If you’re looking for a special Australian event, don’t miss the Uluru Camel Cup. It’s all about a camels’ race to find the fastest camel in Australia. There are several activities that take place over the weekend with delicious food, live music and entertainment. You also have a chance to bet on your favourite camel. Melbourne Cup (November)The Melbourne Cup is the country’s most famous horse race, which is called “The Race That Stops A Nation”. It’s not all about the racing however, with fashion shows, music, and the best selections of food. This one-day event has become such a big part of Australian culture that it is now an official public holiday. 13．Which event will tennis fans be interested in? A．Australian Open. B．Melbourne Cup. C．Uluru Camel Cup. D．World Surfing Championships. 14．In which month can we enjoy two different sporting events? A．January. B．March. C．May. D．November. 15．What’s special about Melbourne Cup? A．It provides food. B．It is a public holiday. C．It lasts for a weekend. D．It has live performances. 6，【来源】广西玉林2023-2024学年高一下学期三校4月期中联考英语试题 Dragon Head Raising Day: time for a haircut China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands for (代表) the start of spring and farming. This year, the day fell on March 14. The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons. On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest (收成) in autumn. Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”. Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day. 16．Which country celebrates the Dragon Head Raising Day? A．Britain. B．France. C．The United States. D．China. 17．______ was the Dragon Head Raising Day this year. A．March 14 B．February 2 C．March 4 D．March 8 18．On the day in ancient times, why did people put ashes in the kitchen? A．Because the dragon liked the ashes. B．Because the ashes led the dragon into the house. C．Because the ashes stood for the harvest. D．Because the ashes could bring good luck. 19．Which custom has remained according to the passage? A．The dragon boating. B．To eat zongzi. C．The cutting of hair. D．To eat mooncakes. 7，【来源】广西南宁市第八中学中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for piano lessons in 2010. We were in the economic crisis. She said a polite “ no ”. That didn’t stop me. I googled the measurements for a keyboard, drew the keys on a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would click notes on an online keyboard and “ play” them back on my paper one—keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without touching a real piano. Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons. I still remember the first one. I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was. I sat my grade one after eight lessons. Once I started secondary school, we couldn’t afford lessons again. I passed grade three, and then grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper. One evening, when I was about 13, my mom said she had a surprise for me; it was an electronic keyboard, bought with more borrowed money. It was the first time I’d played for her. She was in shock. My school didn’t offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. But I had to pass a difficult test. Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the composer or when some piece was written. I felt stressed. To my amazement, I was offered a place. At Purcell, I spent two years working as hard as I could. I performed to raise money and save enough to buy my first piano. When I left Purcell, I was awarded the senior piano prize and senior academic music prize. I am now at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. I feel proud: it’s been 10 years since I drew my paper piano, and I’m at one of the world’s leading music schools. The irony is that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano---what we call mental practice. The paper piano helped arouse my curiosity about how music works, the building blocks that form the pieces. 20．Why did the author’s mom buy him 10 lessons at last? A．She was shocked by his first performance. B．She had no doubt about his talent for piano. C．She realized that he meant what he said. D．She suddenly made a fortune. 21．Which of the following can best describe the author? A．Honest. B．Determined. C．Humorous. D．Optimistic. 22．The underlined word “irony” in the last paragraph shows that the author felt ________. A．surprised B．proud C．satisfied D．disappointed 23．What is the best title of the text? A．Mental Practice Matters B．A Surprise from Mum C．Learning An Instrument Costs Too Much D．Stick to Your Dreams 8，【来源】福建省福州日升中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 Before Ed Sheeran became the Grammy-winning and 150 million album-selling Ed Sheeran, he was just another struggling artist. He was playing in small clubs, knocking on doors and being told no over and over again — following a seemingly impossible dream. But Sheeran decided to take a risk on himself, buying a one-way ticket to Los Angeles in 2010 after booking one gig (特约演奏). Looking for other gigs led to playing on Jamie Foxx’s radio show and to using the recording studio in Foxx’s home for free. And sleeping on Foxx’s couch (长沙发). “Within a month,” Sheeran said, “of going there, with zero confidence, and ending up in one of the biggest movie stars in the world’s house, recording ... in my mind, I was like, ‘I must have something.’ So, going back to England, I had this charged-up battery ... and started making records, doing tours all over ...” Staying the course in the face of struggle and rejection (拒绝) is hard. That’s where Foxx stepped in for Sheeran. “‘You’re great,’” Foxx recalled telling Sheeran. “I said, ‘I know you don’t have anywhere to go, so you can take a rest here.’” Most people give up in the face of adversity (逆境) — even if they are smarter, better connected, more talented or better funded than you. Success often comes down to perseverance (坚持). You can’t win if you aren’t around at the end. You don’t have to offer your couch. But you can be kind. You can offer a word of encouragement to a struggling friend. You can offer a little help to a struggling connection. Behind every startup is a person with a dream: a person living on couches and depending on strangers being kind. Once in a while, be one of those strangers. Because a little help may be all a person needs to keep going. 24．How was Ed Sheeran before he went to Los Angeles? A．He became well-known in clubs. B．He started to step into the music industry. C．He wasted many chances to be successful. D．He nearly had no hope of making progress. 25．What did Foxx do to help Ed Sheeran? A．He gave him some money. B．He found a job for him. C．He held tours for him. D．He offered his couch. 26．When Ed Sheeran left Los Angeles, he _____. A．was satisfied with his achievements B．was uncertain about his future C．was confident about himself D．was upset with Foxx 27．What does the author want to share in paragraph 6? A．Two heads are better than one. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．Where there is a will, there is a way. D．In time of danger, one’s mind works fast. 9，【来源】云南省昭通一中教研联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中检测英语（A卷）试题 Simon James is a super-trail runner (越野跑步者) who encourages people to reconnect with nature in the name of exercise. He has completed Super Trail in the Alps, the Andes and the Himalayas. A late-night bet with a client (客户) got him tied to running. “In 2006, a business client challenged me one evening in a bar to a 36-hour walk across 54 miles of the West Highland Way, and I foolishly said ‘yes’,” James said. “He then rang me the next day to tell me we would be running it.” At the time, James was 20 kilograms overweight and the longest he had run before that was just under 8 miles, but he managed to finish that run and has never looked back. According to a report, two-thirds of adults in the U.K. are overweight, one-fifth suffering from depression (抑郁). The huge influence caused by modern lifestyle has worsened these issues. We are aware of the importance of exercise in everyday life, and no amount of virtual meetings can make up for direct social contact. James said, “Only one thing can fix these problems — trail running.” What is unique about trail running, he explained, is that “it reconnects us to our beautiful nature and connects our physical, mental and spiritual aspects, as well as providing us with an experience which can connect us to other people”. Inspired, he quit his city life of working 16-hour-plus-days as a banker, and spent more time in trails and mountains. James is now in charge of the trail running company Run the Wild. He said every run has been a gift following a physical operation in 2015, even though his doctor told that he could hardly run again. He said, “The outdoors is such a great place for us all to experience.” 28．How did Simon James take part in trail running? A．He was inspired by a friend. B．He tried to deal with his health issue. C．He made a bet with a client. D．He had a passion for workout. 29．What do we know about trail running? A．It focuses largely on overweight British people. B．It has little influence on people’s mental health. C．It connects people through virtual community. D．It helps to build the social connection for people. 30．Which word can best describe Simon? A．Adventurous. B．Sociable. C．Kind-hearted. D．Determined. 31．What can be the best title of this text? A．A Unique Experience B．Running Wonder C．A Trail to Nature D．Depression Disorders 10，【来源】四川省达州铁路中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月（期中）英语试题 My brother Jack’s childhood was completely influenced by his extreme picky eating. From three to about 14, he only ate chicken, peanut butter, apples, cereal, and sweets. We tried everything in the book, but none succeeded. However, in the past three years, he has gone through an amazing change. Today, he will eat close to ten times the types of foods he was willing to try before. He is even willing to try new things; he constantly asks to order something different at a restaurant. I’ve often wondered what makes a person change so much. Through some research, several factors come out. The first major player in our food preferences is innate (先天的), and it all starts with genetics. As humans, we all are likely to enjoy a few particular tastes for evolutionary (进化的) reasons. However, genetics aren’t the only factor that explains why we enjoy or dislike particular foods. In fact, most of our preferences are actually learned, sometimes even before we are born. In one study, mothers regularly drank carrot juice late in the stages of their pregnancy (怀孕). After birth, these babies tended to enjoy carrot-flavored milk more than other babies. Additionally, I believe that sometimes, cultural influences affect your willingness to try food, Possibly, my brother finally got so sick of having to be the one who needed a special order at a restaurant that he forced himself to try and like those things he was afraid of. It simply takes time. People will learn to adapt and realize their true tastes. An open mind is a positive thing, and most will develop an ever-expanding plate as they age. 32．What do we know about Jack’s eating habit before he was 14? A．He always ate too much. B．He only ate certain foods. C．He had no chance to try new food. D．His family changed his eating habits. 33．Which word can best describe Jack’s change of eating habits? A．Surprising. B．Scary. C．Dangerous. D．Funny. 34．What does the study on pregnant mothers tell us? A．Our food preference can be learned. B．Genetics influences food preference. C．Eating habits can’t be changed very easily. D．People enjoy certain foods for evolutionary reasons. 35．What suggestion does the author make about eating habits? A．Keep a healthy lifestyle. B．Stick to what we like. C．Understand the food culture. D．Stay open and try something new. 11，【来源】陕西省西安市临潼区临潼中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 My granddad often helped me make a tool to catch fish when I was young and we would spend hours along a river. It was lovely for both of us then. Many more of today’s grandparents have a growing sense of adventure. And a trend is catching on: skip-gen travel — grandparents taking fun-filled vacations with grand kids without their parents along. A survey found that 83% of grandparents put travel with their grand kids as the number one thing when they retire. Skip-gen travel gets popular for good reason. Kids have their lives enriched and learn outside classrooms. This is also a time of talking and sharing ideas. “How grandparents talk to children is different from how parents talk to them. Actually, I feel on a more equal footing with my grandchildren than I do with my own children,” Annie Collins, a travel architect and also part of the trend, says. “Kids away from their parents are more open to ideas and willing to express themselves. It’s not just kids gaining from traveling. Who gets the most out of this? You might think it’s them but it’s us.” According to a study by the Cleveland Clinic, grandparents who help watch and spend time with grand kids may actually live longer than their peers（同龄人）. It’s also important to recognize that grandparents often have more time to travel. Unlike their children, who may still be in the pursuit of a personal career that offers limited time off, grandparents are often retired and likely have a different viewpoint on life, prioritizing experiences and family. So knowing the kids are in great hands, moms and dads will have a bit of time to themselves — some much-needed leisure time alone to rest and recharge their batteries. However, skip-gen travel is not for every grandparent. After all, grandparents are worn out with years and not so energetic. They surely treasure the chance to form close ties with their grandchildren, but it’s wiser to say no when only the youth could enjoy themselves, for the travel should be a win for everyone involved. 36．Why does the author mention fishing experiences with his granddad? A．To lead in the trend of skip-gen travel. B．To share the pleasure in going fishing. C．To stress the importance of family ties. D．To show the growing interest in adventure. 37．Which of the following may Annie Collins agree? A．Many parents are too strict with children. B．Grandparents benefit more from skip-gen travel. C．Spending time with grandparents is better for kids. D．Children become mature when away from parents. 38．What do we know about the parents whose kids are on skip-gen travel? A．They enjoy the moment to relax. B．They feel less anxious and stressed. C．They miss their kids very much. D．They look forward to their own trip. 39．What does the author suggest grandparents do? A．Get kids involved in travel planning. B．Strengthen the bond with grandchildren. C．Reduce skip-gen travel appropriately. D．Make decisions in both sides’ interests. 12，【来源】湖南省长沙市第二十一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 The dry land in Gir National Park and Wildlife Preserve, located near India western tip, is the proud — and only — home of the Asiatic lion (亚洲狮). By the early 1900s, however, their populations had decreased for homo loss and hunting, leaving fewer than 50 known individuals alive. Though their numbers have risen over the past several decades — climbing to around 670 in2020, a successful story — the lions are still considered endangered. One of the biggest challenges to keep the lions’ future is to track them, a hard work. Some animals, like tigers and zebras, have special coat patterns that provide useful marks to the researchers. But for the Asiatic lions, researchers must look elsewhere. In 2019, Banerjee, who worked for Indias National Tiger Conservation Authority, developed an AI system to recognize the lions with high accuracy (精准). The AI program, SIMBA, has been applied in practice. “It will be a fantastic tool for long-term lion monitoring,” says Banerjee. He adds, “It could help forest officials arrive at a more accurate estimate (评估) of Gir’s lion population. In a few years, the group will have a rich collection of information — how many lions are male, female, how many will bear babies and how many are dead.” Despite the advantages, Baneijee also adds his worries. He suggests certain rules be made to prevent main information from being stolen. “Where tools like SIMBA really shine”, he says, “is in helping researchers develop monitoring plans that are keys to the protection of at-risk animals,” he says, “otherwise, all your efforts will be in vain.” 40．What is the greatest difficulty in protecting Asiatic lions? A．Stopping them from being killed. B．Keeping track of them. C．Protecting their living environment. D．Increasing their population. 41．How does SIMBA help researchers? A．By providing accurate information. B．By tracking other animals. C．By monitoring the animal stealers. D．By analyzing why lions decrease. 42．What’s Baneijee’s opinion about the AI program in the last paragraph? A．It should be put into wide use right away. B．It has more risks than advantages. C．Its possible risks should be aware of. D．Its disadvantages should be ignored. 43．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Advantages of AI on Protecting Animals. B．An AI Program for Protecting Asiatic Lions. C．The Importance of Protecting Asiatic Lions. D．Measures to Protect Endangered Animals. 13，【来源】广西梧州市苍梧中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中考试英语试题 Rich, heavy food is a major part of the end of the year holidays in the United States. People in the U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving on the third Thursday of November. People around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25. Both holidays involve (包含) traditions of cooking very large meals. The food at these meals usually has lots of sugar, salt, and butter in it. Turkey and pie are some of the most common foods in these holidays. Terri Price has hosted a holiday party on the last Saturday before every Christmas for 30 years. It started when her children were very, very small. She has been preparing many of the dishes for most of the 30 years. But over time, some traditions do change. The Neveldines are a family who hope to be healthier by changing what they eat. Mick Fury, the Neveldine’s oldest child, said this change is important during the holidays and the rest of the year, too. Mick and his wife, Michelle, try to eat only organic food. Organic food is any plant or animal food product made without the use of unnatural chemicals or processes. But, Mick is not the only Neveldine who changed their diet. Felicia Neveldine, Mick’s sister, decided nine years ago to become a vegan. A vegan is a person who does not eat or use animal products of any kind. Felicia became a vegan because of her concern for the treatment of animals and the environmental effects of animal farming. She said that her change in diet also improved her health. Choosing these special diets means the Neveldines choose their foods carefully. Mick grows a garden behind his house where he gets fresh vegetables. Holiday traditions may not change, but the way these traditions happen just might. 44．What does paragraph I mainly tell us? A．The end-of-year holidays is vital. B．Heavy food is rich in nutrition. C．Cooking large meals is a tradition in USA． D．Heavy food is popular in holidays for Americans. 45．What do we learn about the Neveldines’ holiday diets? A．They have turned healthier. B．They have given up the tradition. C．They have remained the same. D．They have grown unhealthy. 46．What does the underlined word “vegan” in paragraph 4 mean? A．sportsman. B．vegetarian. C．dieter. D．volunteer. 47．What may be the author’s attitude to traditional heavy food in holidays? A．Favorable. B．Critical. C．Objective. D．Unclear. 14，【来源】四川省乐山第一中学校2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 The theatre changed a lot during Shakespeare’s lifetime. The authorities didn’t like it and didn’t allow acting in the city itself: They thought it had a bad influence on people and kept them from going to church. Queen Elizabeth, on the other hand, loved acting and helped the theatre become popular. The theatre in Shakespeare’s time was full of life. People did not sit all the time and it was not quiet during the performance. The audience could walk around, eat and drink during the play. Theatres were open arenas or playhouses that had room for up to three thousand people. There was almost no scenery because the dialogue was the most important part of the play. Colourful and well-designed costumes were very important and told the people about the status of a character. Women never performed in plays, so young boys played female characters. The performances took place in the afternoon because it was too dark at night. There was no stage crew as there is today. Actors had to do everything themselves—from making costumes to setting the stage. Plays were organized by acting companies. They performed about 6 different plays each week because they needed money to survive. They had almost no time to rehearse (排练). The companies in Shakespeare’s time had a rank system. The company belonged to shareholders and managers. They were responsible for everything and got most of the money when the company was successful. Sometimes they even owned their own buildings. Actors worked for the managers and after some time became a permanent member of the company. Apprentices(学徒) were young boys and were allowed to act in unimportant roles. They also played female characters in plays. 48．Why was the theatre banned by the authorities? A．It was more different than before. B．They thought it affected people negatively. C．They thought it kept people going to church. D．The queen didn’t like it. 49．What does the underlined word “arenas” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Stages. B．Stores. C．Companies. D．Playgrounds. 50．What do we know about the actors? A．They could drink during the play. B．Women had to perform in plays. C．They had stage crew to help them. D．They were too busy to practice. 51．What is the author’s purpose of writing the text? A．To remember Shakespeare. B．To show his love of Shakespeare’s plays. C．To introduce theatres in Shakespeare’s time. D．To discuss the company’s rank system. 15，【来源】安徽省安庆九一六学校 2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢). “Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body is held up, everything is held up and I’ve made it to 104.” She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued. All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4, 385 kilometers. During that time she has had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing...This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.” 52．Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons? A．She wanted to set a new record. B．She intended to challenge herself. C．She was driven by her interest. D．She was inspired by people like her. 53．What difficulty did Hunt-Broersma meet with? A．She didn’t get professional training. B．She found it hard to keep her balance. C．She suffered discomfort in her left leg. D．She couldn’t use regular running blades. 54．What message does the author express through the story? A．Rome wasn’t built in a day. B．Time works wonders. C．A good beginning is half the battle. D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. 55．What may be the author’s attitude towards Hunt-Broersma? A．Annoyed. B．Concerned C．Admiring. D．Humorous. 16，【来源】广西玉林2023-2024学年高一下学期三校4月期中联考英语试题 From Frank Sinatra to Katy Perry, singers have long sung about the power of a smile — how it picks you up, changes your mind and generally makes you feel better. But is it all smoke and mirrors or is there a scientific backing for this? Research from the University of South Australia proves that the act of smiling can make your mind be more positive, simply by moving your facial muscles. With COVID-19 and strong rises of worries around the world, the findings couldn’t be more timely. The study from Experimental Psychology looked at the influence of a smile on perception (感知) of facial and body expressions. In the study, a smile was created by volunteers holding a pen between their teeth, forcing their facial muscles to make the movement of a smile. The research found that facial muscular activity changes the recognition of not only facial expressions but also body expressions, with both producing more positive feelings. Lead researcher Dr. Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos says the findings are important for spiritual health. “When your muscles say you’re happy, you’re more likely to see the world around you in a positive way,” Dr. Marmolejo-Ramos says. “In our research we found that when you forcefully practiced smiling, the amygdala — the part of the brain controlling feelings — became active, which encouraged a more positive state. If we can make the brain view stimuli (刺激) as ‘happy’, then we can possibly use this way to help improve spiritual health.” The study was done in the same way as an old smile experiment by examining how people understood a group of facial expressions using the pen-in-teeth method; however, it also used special videos (from sad walking videos to happy walking videos) as the stimuli. Dr. Marmolejo-Ramos says there is a strong connection between action and perception. “A ‘fake (假装) it until you make it’ method could be more useful than we expect,” Dr. Marmolejo-Ramos says. 56．What can we learn from the first paragraph? A．Few people smile when facing difficulties. B．The study on smiling is helpful at the moment. C．The findings of the study hardly match the songs. D．The researchers did the study because of COVID-19. 57．What were the volunteers asked to do in the study? A．Laugh aloud from the heart. B．Respond to different feelings. C．Just perform the act of smiling. D．Think of happy things in the past. 58．What does Dr. Marmolejo-Ramos mean by saying the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．Pretending to smile actually works. B．Practicing smiling is quite normal. C．We should practice smiling a lot. D．Forced smiles work better than real ones. 59．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．How to feel positive B．How to force a smile C．Forced smiles can hide unhappy feelings D．Forced smiles can produce positive feelings 17，【来源】福建省福州日升中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Zurich told 50 people they’d be receiving about $100. Half of the people were asked to spend that money on themselves, and half were asked to spend it on someone they knew. Before giving out any money, the researchers brought everyone into the lab and asked them to think about a friend they’d like to give a gift to and how much they would spend. They then performed functional MRI scans ( 扫描) to get to know activity in three parts of the brain related to social behavior, generosity, happiness and decision-making. Their choices — and their brain activity — seemed to depend on how they had promised to spend the money earlier. Those who had promised to spend money on other people tended to make more generous decisions throughout the experiment ( 实验). They also had more interaction between the parts of the brain related to altruism ( 无私) and happiness, and they reported higher levels of happiness after the experiment was over. Another piece of good news was that planning to give away just a little bit of money had the same effects on happiness as giving away a lot. “At least in our study, the amount spent did not matter,” says lead author Philippe Tobler. “Even little things have a beneficial effect — like bringing coffee to one’s workmates.” It’s not yet clear how long these warm feelings last after being generous. But studies have shown that older people who are generous tend to have better health, says Tobler, and other research has suggested that spending money on others can be effective at lowering blood pressure. “Moreover, there is a positive connection between helping others and life expectancy (预期寿命) ,” he adds. Next time you think that the best way to make yourself feel better is to buy yourself a treat, consider that the opposite is likely true. “It is worth giving it a try, even if you think it would not work,” Tobler says. “Repeated practice is probably needed so that giving becomes second nature.” 60．What did the researchers find out about those promising to spend money on other people? A．They were much happier. B．They had less brain activity. C．They were slower at making decisions. D．They experienced higher levels of stress. 61．What does Tobler want to explain by mentioning bringing coffee to workmates? A．It isn’t hard to behave generously. B．Being generous will pay off in the end. C．The amount of generosity did not matter. D．Small acts of generosity can be seen everywhere. 62．What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us? A．Ways to show generosity. B．Health benefits of being generous. C．Reasons for performing acts of generosity. D．Influences generous people have on others. 63．What does Tobler suggest people do in the last paragraph? A．Practice giving and make it a habit. B．Don’t expect anything in return when giving. C．Don’t believe happiness depends on a good treat. D．Perform something good even if it may have a bad result. 18，【来源】云南省昭通一中教研联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中检测英语（A卷）试题 On May 22,2021, the whole nation was saddened by the news that Chinese scientist Yuan Longping died. Dr Yuan Longping worked most of his life growing better rice. As a result of his research, the Chinese people are no longer worried about getting starved. His great work also helped the world produce more and more rice. Yuan, born on Sept.7,1930. After graduating from Southwest Agriculture College, he worked as a teacher at an agriculture school in Hunan. Several natural disasters hit China in the 1960s. Yuan, saw many people die of hunger every day. Since then, he has researched how to grow much better crops. In 1964, he happened to find a natural hybrid rice plant that had great advantages over others. Yuan was excited about his discovery. He then began to study the parts of this unusual plant. In 1973, he started to develop a type of hybrid rice species. It produced 20% more rice per unit than common ones. The seeding(种植)was very successful in the following year. This progress made China the world’s leader in rice production. More than 50% of China’s total rice fields grow Yuan’s hybrid species. People call him the “Father of Hybrid Rice”. Yuan once said he had two dreams—to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the food problem of the whole world. 64．What does the underlined word “starved” in paragraph 2 mean? A．dieting on B．freezingly cold C．suffering severely from hunger D．deprived of something necessary 65．What can we learn about Yuan Longping according to the third paragraph? A．He was born into a scientist’s family. B．He was once a teacher at an agriculture school. C．He graduated from Southwest Agriculture College in 1930. D．He grew rice all his life. 66．Which of the following is TRUE according to the last three paragraphs? A．Yuan’s hybrid rice can provide all people in the world with rice. B．Yuan’s hybrid rice is grown in all of China’s rice fields. C．Yuan’s hybrid rice made China the world’s leader in rice production. D．Yuan dreamed to enjoy his life in the countryside. 67．What does the story mainly talk about? A．The “Father of Hybrid Rice”. B．How to grow rice. C．Different rice species. D．The sad news. 19，【来源】四川省达州铁路中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月（期中）英语试题 In recent years, wooden buildings have reached new heights, with soaring wooden skyscrapers completed or underway in countries like Norway, Switzerland and Australia. Sweden, likewise, has come up with a plan as big as a city — building the world’s biggest wooden city. As the world’s largest urban construction project in wood, Stockholm Wood City will be built in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm in 2025. By using wood, the project is expected to reduce carbon footprint by up to 40%, compared with building in concrete and steel, says Annica Anäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg, a Swedish urban development company. Some people may have concerns over fire risks posed by wooden buildings, but experts say engineered timber (木材) can resist fire as well. As with other modern construction projects using wood, Wood City will still use some concrete and steel in places like the foundations, but the overall amounts will be greatly reduced. As wooden buildings are much lighter, their foundations can be smaller. The construction will not be as noisy as it is built from concrete and bricks, adds Ms Anäs. This makes wooden buildings particularly suitable for urban redevelopment in general, since putting them up is less likely to annoy the neighbours. It should also be profitable. Ms Anäs is looking for a return on investment of 20% or better. “Sweden is progressive when it comes to wood construction,” she says. The world’s largest wooden city is supposed to make commute (通勤) easier and shorter, decreasing emissions from transportation. The website for the project describes Stockholm Wood City as a “five-minute city”, which means that anywhere one would need to go — work, grocery stores, or school, for example—would only be a five-minute walk away. As Anäs concluded, “We want to create an environment where our customers, those who will live and work here, can participate in the development and design of the city district of the future.” 68．What is the project about? A．Making Stockholm a low-carbon city. B．Creating more wooden skyscrapers in Sweden. C．Building the highest wooden building in Europe. D．Constructing the largest wooden city in the world. 69．What advantage do wooden buildings have over concrete and steel buildings? A．They can strongly resist fires. B．They are more comfortable to live in. C．They are more environmentally friendly. D．They are built on a more stable foundation. 70．Why are wooden buildings suitable for urban redevelopment? A．They are profitable for investors. B．They cause less noise when built. C．They have a short construction period. D．They are less costly to maintain and repair. 71．How can we describe the future life in the wooden city? A．Secure. B．Stressful. C．Convenient. D．Fashionable. 20，【来源】陕西省西安市临潼区临潼中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 ChatGPT, designed by OpenAI to carry on conversations just like humans, has become a viral excitement. The AI-powered tool went from zero to a million users in just five days! Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies. The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic. “We have a lot of information on the internet, but you normally have to Google it, then read it and then do something with it,” says Ricardo, chief science officer and co-founder of AI company Erudit. “Now you’ll have this resource that can process the whole internet and all of the information it contains for you to answer your question.” ChatGPT cannot think on its own. It depends on the information that it has been trained on. As a result; the AI tool works well for things that have accurate data available. However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds. Also, ChatGPT has only been trained with information till 2021. Hence, it cannot be relied upon for anything that happened after that. Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. It can translate long texts into different languages, create content on almost any topic, and even summarize books. However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. Some believe it could serve as a valuable tool to help build literacy skills in the classroom. It could also be used to teach students difficult science or math concepts. But other educators think ChatGPT will encourage students to cheat. They fear this will prevent them from building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a result, many districts are starting to ban its use in schools. 72．What is the unique feature of ChatGPT? A．It has artificial intelligence. B．It can engage in meaningful conversations. C．It has the largest number of users. D．It can answer users' questions. 73．What makes ChatGPT helpful to research various topics? A．Its accurate information. B．Its capability of information processing. C．Its vast body of questions. D．Its availability of up-to-date data. 74．Why do ChatGPT users have to be cautious when using it? A．ChatGPT is unable to think itself. B．ChatGPT lacks creativity. C．ChatGPT offers illogical information. D．ChatGPT is not properly trained. 75．What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT? A．Supportive. B．Disapproving. C．Indifferent. D．Objective. 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 $$