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专题01 阅读理解20篇（应用文&记叙文） 考查范围：主题、语篇范围 题号 难度 知识点 阅读理解AB篇 1 较易 信息技术 ,应用文 2 适中 发明与创造 ,记叙文,语意转化,逻辑推理,段落大意 3 较易 广告/布告,应用文 4 适中 记叙文,个人经历,生活故事 5 适中 食物与饮料 ,应用文 6 适中 音乐与舞蹈,记叙文,个人经历 7 较易 信息技术 ,应用文 8 适中 记叙文,生活故事 9 适中 广告/布告,电影与戏剧,应用文 10 适中 说明文,体育名人 11 较易 广告/布告,旅游观光,应用文 12 较易 体育健身 ,旅游观光,应用文 13 较难 记叙文,科学家,励志故事 14 较易 广告/布告,周边环境与场所,应用文 15 适中 哲理感悟,日常生活 ,记叙文 16 适中 旅游观光,应用文 17 适中 中国文化与节日,新闻报道 18 适中 人与动植物,记叙文 19 适中 学习,应用文 20 适中 说明文,善行义举（个人） （一） （23-24高二下·辽宁省辽中区职业教育中心普高班·期中）Best Apps to Help Kids Learn to ReadInteractive Alphabet ABCs Your little one will sing, trace, and type his way to becoming a reader with this interactive app. Explore mode allows your child to discover letters and sounds at his own pace. Sing mode will have him singing the alphabet with 26 dancing robots, and trace mode includes letters, words, custom words, and left-handed support. Ages: 1-5  Price: $2.99Endless Alphabet This educational app focuses on letter recognition, sounds, and vocabulary building. Each word your child is given features a puzzle with talking letters, and a short animation(动画) illustrating the definition. The cute monsters that are featured are an added bonus. Ages: 2-5 Price: $6.99Learn with Homer Based on Harvard and Stanford research, Learn with Homer offers personalized reading instruction to help ready children for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. It helps kids learn to read by progressively covering over 50 reading skills, including phonics, pronunciation, upper- and lowercase letter recognition and more. Ages: 3-6   Price: FreeNoodle Words Has your child ever made the word "spin" actually spin, or the word "jump" actually jump? The Noodle Bugs display the word meanings of each of the words in the app through animated funny behaviors and your child can interact with the words by using the iPad’s touch screen. Ages: 4-7  Price: $2.99 1．What’s special about Interactive Alphabet ABCs? A．It has separate modes. B．It is only for left-handed users. C．It is adapted for kids of all ages. D．It is aimed to practice kids’ reading skills. 2．What do Endless Alphabet and Noodle Words have in common? A．They both provide puzzles . B．They both have insert animation. C．They both stress the importance of reading. D．They both focus on learning the basic alphabet. 3．Which APP favors the kids from rather low-income families? A．Endless Alphabet. B．Learn with Homer. C．Noodle Words. D．Interactive Alphabet ABCs. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四款给小孩子使用的学习APP。 1．细节理解题。根据Interactive Alphabet ABCs中的“Explore mode allows your child to discover letters and sounds at his own pace. Sing mode will have him singing the alphabet with 26 dancing robots, and trace mode includes letters, words, custom words, and left-handed support.(“探索模式”让您的孩子发现字母和声音在他自己的节奏。“歌唱模式”将让他和26个跳舞的机器人一起唱字母表，“追踪模式”包括字母、单词、自定义单词和左手支撑。)”可知，这个APP学习模式是分开的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据Endless Alphabet中的“and a short animation(动画) illustrating the definition. (和一个简短的动画说明了定义。)”以及Noodle Words部分的“display the word meanings of each of the words in the app through animated antics(滑稽可笑的举止), (通过滑稽可笑的举止显示应用程序中每个单词的含义)”可知，它们的共同之处在于这两个APP都有插入动画。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据每个APP后面的价格部分可知，只有Learn with Homer是免费的，因此这款APP是最能深受贫困家庭孩子的喜爱。故选B。 （二） （23-24高二下·辽宁省辽中区职业教育中心普高班·期中）Twelve-year-old Lydia Denton was recently named the winner of CITGO's Fueling Education Student Challenge, where she earned $20,000 after creating the Beat the Heat Car Seat, which is a portable device placed in the car seat that not only senses weight over five pounds but monitors temperature when the baby is in the seat. The soon-to-be seventh grader says she became inspired to make the invention after watching the news that babies were being left in hot cars, often by accident.“At first, I thought about raising money for the families, but that wouldn't fix the problem: I wanted to invent something that could prevent the deaths from happening.” Lydia's device is started when it senses the weight of the child and the temperature setting reaches over 100 F (38℃). At that point, an alarm goes off and a warning is sent via SMS to the parents. If the parents don't reset the device within 60 seconds, a built-in GPS chip sends a message to local authorities with the vehicle's location. After many rounds of testing with her local 911, Lydia is proud to say that Beat the Heat Car Seat is a success. Though many newer vehicles come with warning systems and smart seat systems, Lydia's goal was to create a device that would reach more people and that could also transfer from car seat to car seat as the child grew. She decided to use her prize money to continue making improvements on the device, which would sell for only about $40. Lydia is now working with an instructor who is helping her with production and teaching her about business. Lydia hopes that her work will inspire more kids of her age to make their ideas come true. “Don't think that you have to accept things in the world. If there is something that bothers you, think of ways to make it better!” 4．Why did Lydia make the invention? A．To win 20,000-dollar prize. B．To raise money for unlucky families. C．To help stop babies dying in hot cars. D．To guarantee babies' safety in a car crash. 5．What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the device? A．How it works. B．What it consists of. C．Why it raises the alarm. D．How parents respond to it. 6．How will Lydia's future device differ from other smart seat systems? A．It will be much stronger. B．It will be more affordable. C．It will be less problematic. D．It will be more effective on older kids. 7．What can we learn from Lydia's story? A．No competition, no progress. B．It's never too late to go into business. C．One should be open to any suggestion. D．Creative thinking is the key to success. 【答案】4．C 5．A 6．B 7．D 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。12岁女孩Lydia Den-ton在 CITGO公司举办的“助力教育学生科技竞赛”上夺得第一名,并赢得两万美元奖金。她发明了一个救命小装置,可有效防止幼童被忘在车内而热死的悲剧。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段中“after watching the news that babies were being left in hot cars, often by accident.“At first, I thought about raising money for the families, but that wouldn't fix the problem: I wanted to invent something that could prevent the deaths from happening.”（在看到新闻说婴儿被遗弃在热汽车里之后，通常是意外。”一开始，我想过为这些家庭筹集资金，但那不能解决问题：我想发明一些东西，可以阻止死亡的发生。）可知，这项发明的目的是预防幼童因车内温度过高而死亡。选项C与文意一致，故选C项。 5．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Lydia's device is started when it senses the weight of the child and the temperature setting reaches over 100 F (38℃). At that point, an alarm goes off and a warning is sent via SMS to the parents. If the parents don't reset the device within 60 seconds, a built-in GPS chip sends a message to local authorities with the vehicle's location. ”（当感应到孩子的重量及温度设定超过100华氏度(摄氏38度)时，莉迪亚的仪器便会启动。这时，警报就会响起，警报会通过短信发送给家长。如果父母在60秒内没有重启装置，内置的 gps 芯片会向当地警方发送车辆位置的信息。）可知，本段主要介绍的是该设备是如何运行的。选项A与文意一致，故选A项。 6．推理判断题。根据第四段“Lydia's goal was to create a device that would reach more people”（莉迪亚的目标是制造一种更多的人可以使用的装置）和“ which would sell for only about s$40.”（只卖40美元左右。）可知，莉迪亚的设备是更多的人能够使用的，销售价仅有40美元左右。选项B与文意相符，故选 B项。 7．推理判断题。结合文章第二段的描述，针对幼童在车内因高温死亡的状况, Lydia没有采用传统的筹资方式来帮助这些家庭,而是创造性地发明了一个惠及普通家庭的救命小装置。再结合最后一段她说的话“Don't think that you have to accept things in the world. If there is something that bothers you, think of ways to make it better!”（不要认为你必须接受这个世界上的事情。如果有什么困扰着你，想办法让它变得更好!”）可知,创造性思维是取得成功的关键, 选项D符合文意，故选D项。 （三） （23-24高二下·辽宁省鞍山市·期中）Registration for Summer Camp 2024 Summer Day Camps offer an experience that is sure to keep your child aged 5—12 having fun all summer long. Each week of camp is uniquely themed to add some fun and excitement to the mix. Every week will contain additional activities that correspond to the theme. Prehistoric Times June 19—June 23 Spend a week exploring the time of dinosaurs. Be ready to share your favorite dinosaurs and learn more about what the world was like when these giant reptiles (爬行动物) walked the Earth. Mad Science June 26—June 30 Put on your lab coat and get ready for a week of science! There are so many experiments to do, new things to learn and other scientist campers to meet! The Wonderful World of Disney July 3—July 7 Once upon a time, there lived a group of campers who experienced “A Whole NewWorld”. Because “When You Wish Upon a Star”, you’ll be back at camp “For the First Time in Forever”! “Be Our Guest” as we celebrate your favorite fairy tale characters. Splash TACULAR July 10—July 14 Campers will experience a week of pirates, mermaids and other sea creatures. We will explore all things under the sea and create an ocean of memories. TO REGISTER *Children must have completed kindergarten to register. *Registration ends ten days prior to the start of each camp week. *Summer Day Camps’ weekly charges will be drafted in full ten days prior to the start of each camp week. 8．Who is the advertisement intended for? A．Parents of pupils. B．Preschool children. C．Teachers in primary schools. D．Senior high school students. 9．Which best suits a kid interested in sea creatures? A．Mad Science. B．Prehistoric Times. C．Splash TACULAR. D．The Wonderful World of Disney. 10．When can one start to register for Mad Science? A．On June 16. B．On June 18. C．On June 20. D．On June 26. 【答案】8．A 9．C 10．A 导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024年几个夏令营的报名信息。 8．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Summer Day Camps offer an experience that is sure to keep your child aged 5—12 having fun all summer long.(夏令营为您的5至12岁的孩子提供一次确保让他们整个夏天都充满乐趣的体验)”可知，这则广告是给5至12岁的孩子的家长准备的。故选A项。 9．细节理解题。根据文章Splash TACULAR部分“Campers will experience a week of pirates, mermaids and other sea creatures. We will explore all things under the sea and create an ocean of memories.(露营者将体验一周的海盗、美人鱼以及其他海洋生物主题的活动。我们将探索海底的一切，共同创造一片美好的海洋记忆)”可知，Splash TACULAR最适合对海洋生物感兴趣的孩子。故选C项。 10．细节理解题。根据文章Mad Science部分“June 26—June 30(6月26日-6月30日)”及部分“*Registration ends ten days prior to the start of each camp week.(*注册在每个营地周开始前十天结束)”可知，Mad Science的开始时间是6月26日，注册时间至少往前推十天，故一个人可以在6月16日注册Mad Science。故选A项。 （四） （23-24高二下·辽宁省鞍山市·期中）After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, began taking walking holidays in Switzerland. In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders (滑翔伞运动员) launch themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the earth."Some day I’d love to do that," Thompson told Kenneth. But there was always so much to do in Interlaken. Besides, Thompson didn’t know if Kenneth would have enjoyed it. "He was not so keen on heights as I was," she said. So she continued to watch the gliders take fight and land. Kenneth died in 2005. Eleven years later, Thompson finally took to the skies herself, in a para glider at the age of 80. Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels free. Thompson did her second paraglide when she turned 85, and raised nearly 2,000 for a local charity. Before leaving Interlaken after her second fight, Thompson asked the organizers about the age limit for para gliding. They said: “Any age, as long as you’re fit.” Thompson, now 86, plans her third flight for when she is 90. Thompson grew up living above her parents shop in Belfast. At 18, she helped in the shop while studying for her music diplomas (文凭) in Stranmillis, south Belfast. She started to teach piano to local children, and at the height of her teaching she gave 70 lessons a week. She still has 15 pupils on her books. “Over the years I’ve had so many that I’m teaching their children now.” Is she scared of getting older? “Fear? No. People say: ‘Isn’t getting old awful? I say: No. You are free to do more of the things that you want to do.” “People might worry about falling, it being the end of them. But that doesn’t bother me at all. When it’s your time, it’s your time. No matter where you are.” Thompson added. 11．What inspired Thompson to try para gliding at the age of 80? A．Her long-held curiosity toward it. B．Her husband’s encouragement. C．Her love for nature and adventure. D．Her wish to overcome her fear of heights. 12．How did Thompson feel during her first paraglide? A．Nervous. B．Surprised. C．Free. D．Uncomfortable. 13．What does Thompson think of aging? A．It inspires her to reach new heights. B．It is an opportunity for more freedom. C．It doesn’t make any difference to her. D．It limits her ability to do what she wants. 14．How does Thompson view the risks brought by para gliding? A．They prevent her from enjoying paragliding. B．They add to the excitement of paragliding. C．She believes they don’t exist. D．She accepts whatever may happen. 【答案】11．A 12．C 13．B 14．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一位八十高龄的女性从事空中滑翔的故事。 11．推理判断题。根据第一段“After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, began taking walking holidays in Switzerland. In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders (滑翔伞运动员) launch themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the earth."Some day I’d love to do that," Thompson told Kenneth.”（在他们的三个孩子长大离开家后，玛格丽特·汤普森和她的丈夫肯尼斯开始在瑞士徒步度假。在因特拉肯，他们会爬到山上，观看滑翔伞飞向天空。回到城里，在一个大公园里，他们看着他们回到了地面。汤普森告诉肯尼斯：“总有一天我也想这么做。”）以及第二段中“Besides, Thompson didn’t know if Kenneth would have enjoyed it.  "He was not so keen on heights as I was," she said.  So she continued to watch the gliders take fight and land.”（此外，汤普森不知道肯尼斯是否会喜欢。“他不像我那么喜欢爬高，”她说。于是她继续观看滑翔伞飞行和降落。）可知，汤普森在观看滑翔伞运动员起飞和降落时，表达了自己希望有一天能够尝试滑翔伞的愿望。因此，她的兴趣和好奇心激发了她在80岁时尝试滑翔伞。故选A项。 12．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels free.”（虽然有些人在飞行时会感到害怕，但她说她只是觉得自由。）可知，汤普森在第一次尝试滑翔伞时并没有感到害怕，相反，她感到自由。故选C项。 13．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Is she scared of getting older? “Fear? No. People say: ‘Isn’t getting old awful? I say: No. You are free to do more of the things that you want to do.””（她害怕变老吗？“害怕吗？不。人们说：‘变老不是很可怕吗？我说：不。你可以自由地做更多你想做的事情。）可推知，汤普森认为年龄的增长让她能做更多自己想做的事情。故选B项。 14．推理判断题。根据最后一段中““People might worry about falling, it being the end of them. But that doesn’t bother me at all. When it’s your time, it’s your time. No matter where you are.” Thompson added.”（人们可能会担心摔倒，这是他们的末日。”但这一点也不困扰我。轮到你的时候，就是你的时候。不管你在哪里。”汤普森补充说。）可推知，汤普森并不担心滑翔伞期间可能会摔落的风险，接受可能发生的任何事情。故选D项。 （五） （23-24高二下·辽宁省朝阳市建平县实验中学·期中） World’s Best Spicy Foods When it comes to the world’s best spicy dishes, we have some of the world’s hottest peppers to thank. The following spicy dishes from around the world bring the heat in the most delicious way. Piri piri chicken, Mozambique The Portuguese introduced this spicy dish into Mozambique as far back as the 15th century, when they mixed African peppers with European ingredients. And it’s the red pepper that brings the spiciness to this complex, layered and delicious dish. The dish is also popular in Namibia and South Africa. Sichuan hot pot, China The joy of this dish is not only the delightful warming ingredients of the Sichuan peppercorns, but the fact that you can cook exactly what you like in the spicy soup. Duck, seafood, chicken, pork, lamb and seasonal vegetables are all fair game for throwing into the pot to boil in a soup made with Sichuan peppercorns and dried Sichuan peppers. Som tam, Thailand From northeastern Thailand, this fresh and spicy salad is a main dish at Thai restaurants around the world. Som tam turns to green papaya(木瓜) for its main ingredient. The papaya is then put with long beans or green beans and a mix of flavorful Asian essentials that include dried shrimp(虾) and fish sauce among other ingredients. Thai peppers give the salad its necessary kick.Aguachile, Mexico This raw marinated(腌制) shrimp dish from the western Mexico tastes as good as it looks. Tiny but powerful peppers, grown throughout Mexico, make the spicy magic happen in the aguachile, which means “pepper water” . Marinate the raw shrimp with ingredients including lime(酸橙) juice, red onion and cucumber and enjoy with fried corn pancakes. 15．How does piri piri chicken differ from the other three foods? A．It goes with vegetables. B．It uses a variety of ingredients. C．It is flavored with red peppers. D．It originated in another country. 16．Which dish gives you the freedom to choose the main ingredients? A．Piri piri chicken, Mozambique. B．Sichuan hot pot, China. C．Som tam, Thailand. D．Aguachile, Mexico. 17．What do som tam and aguachile have in common? A．They are raw foods. B．They have a long history. C．They are served with pancakes. D．Shrimp is their main ingredient. 【答案】15．D 16．B 17．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四种世界最佳的辣味美食。 15．细节理解题。根据“Piri piri chicken, Mozambique”下面的“The Portuguese introduced this spicy dish into Mozambique as far back as the 15th century, when they mixed African peppers with European ingredients.(早在15世纪，葡萄牙人就将这种辣菜引入莫桑比克，当时他们将非洲辣椒与欧洲食材混合在一起。)”、“Sichuan hot pot, China”下面的“The joy of this dish is not only the delightful warming ingredients of the Sichuan peppercorns, but the fact that you can cook exactly what you like in the spicy soup.(这道菜的乐趣不仅在于四川胡椒令人愉快的温暖食材，还在于你可以在辣汤中煮你喜欢的东西。)”、“Som tam, Thailand”下面的“From northeastern Thailand, this fresh and spicy salad is a main dish at Thai restaurants around the world.(这道来自泰国东北部的新鲜麻辣沙拉是世界各地泰国餐馆的主菜。)”、“Aguachile, Mexico”下面的“This raw marinated(腌制) shrimp dish from the western Mexico tastes as good as it looks.(这道来自墨西哥西部的生腌虾味道和它看起来一样好。)”可知，piri piri chicken是葡萄牙人引入莫桑比克的，Sichuan hot pot起源于中国四川，som tam起源于泰国，aguachile起源于墨西哥。由此可知，piri piri chicken与其他三种食物的不同之处在于它起源于另一个国家。故选D。 16．细节理解题。根据“Sichuan hot pot, China”下面的“The joy of this dish is not only the delightful warming ingredients of the Sichuan peppercorns, but the fact that you can cook exactly what you like in the spicy soup. Duck, seafood, chicken, pork, lamb and seasonal vegetables are all fair game for throwing into the pot to boil in a soup made with Sichuan peppercorns and dried Sichuan peppers.(这道菜的乐趣不仅在于四川胡椒令人愉快的温暖食材，还在于你可以在辣汤中煮你喜欢的东西。鸭肉、海鲜、鸡肉、猪肉、羊肉和时令蔬菜都是不错的选择，可以放入有四川胡椒以及干辣椒汤的锅煮。)”可知，吃四川火锅时可以选择你喜欢的食材。故选B。 17．细节理解题。根据“Som tam, Thailand”下面的“From northeastern Thailand, this fresh and spicy salad is a main dish at Thai restaurants around the world.(这道来自泰国东北部的新鲜麻辣沙拉是世界各地泰国餐馆的主菜。)”和“Aguachile, Mexico”下面的“This raw marinated(腌制) shrimp dish from the western Mexico tastes as good as it looks.(这道来自墨西哥西部的生腌虾味道和它看起来一样好。)”可知，som tam和aguachile都是不用烹煮的菜肴。故选A。 （六） （23-24高二下·辽宁省朝阳市建平县实验中学·期中）As vast fields surrounding Beijing and Shanghai transformed into towering skyscrapers, and old bicycles gave way to motor vehicles, the essence of music communication remained unchanged over these shifts. “I’ll never forget that I’ve never seen so many bicycles in my life,” Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Davyd Booth said, recalling his first tour in China 50 years ago. “Everyone rode a bicycle. There were literally hundreds, thousands.”   This month, 14 musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra, including Booth, are returning to China, with performances scheduled in Beijing, Tianjin, Suzhou and Shanghai. The tour marks the 50th anniversary(周年纪念日) of their first visit in the 1970s, celebrating the unique friendship between China and the United States. Over the years, the orchestra(管弦乐团) has strengthened connections across China, with concerts and residencies that facilitate meaningful people-to-people interactions. Booth said the 1973 tour was his first international trip with the orchestra. He considered himself lucky to have been part of the tour. He had just auditioned(试演) and got accepted into the orchestra that year. His official start date was scheduled after the orchestra’s return from China, but Booth received a call from the personnel manager informing him that someone had fallen ill. He then took the place and went to China. “I was incredibly thrilled! Then, after I hung up, I realized I didn’t even have a passport,” Booth said. However, he got his passport and visa in just three days, thanks to the strong support from both countries. With his violin in tow, Booth joined the team on the 15-hour flight to China. In addition to some regular compositions, the Philadelphia Orchestra also played the Yellow River Concerto, one of the most popular piano concertos in China even today. The Philadelphia Orchestra cooperated on this ensemble (合奏) with a Chinese pianist, marking the earliest ties between the US and China in music. After the concert, the team was hanging around on the streets, Booth said. It was a fun experience even though people did not know how to talk to locals because of language barriers, he said. “You can communicate a lot by smiling, and it worked out very, very well,” he added. 18．What is the passage generally about? A．US artists will give live performances. B．Booth recalled his first visit to China. C．Great changes have occurred in China. D．China and the US are living in peace. 19．What do you know from paragraph 3? A．The orchestra is popular in America. B．Music performances happen a lot in China. C．Music communication remains active. D．Booth has come to China for the 50th time. 20．Booth meant that his getting the chance to come to China in 1973 was just a(an)______. A．magic B．mistake C．luxury D．accident 21．What is the role music plays based on the passage? A．It serves to build bridge. B．It stimulates people’s interest. C．It contributes to equality. D．It removes barriers to harmony. 【答案】18．B 19．C 20．D 21．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要围绕费城交响乐团的一次中国巡演展开，详细描述了乐团成员的经历和感受，以及他们在中国的所见所闻和所感。文中通过对Booth的回忆和描述，生动地再现了当年乐团在中国巡演的情景，同时也展示了中美两国在音乐领域的交流与合作。 18．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段““I’ll never forget that I’ve never seen so many bicycles in my life,” Philadelphia Orchestra violinist David Booth said, recalling his first tour in China 50 years ago. “Everyone rode a bicycle. There were literally hundreds, thousands.”(费城交响乐团小提琴手David Booth回忆起50年前他第一次来中国巡演时说：“我永远不会忘记，我一生中从未见过这么多自行车。每个人都骑自行车。实际上有成百上千的人。”)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要围绕费城交响乐团的一次中国巡演展开，主要通过Booth的回忆和描述，生动地再现了当年乐团在中国巡演的情景。故选B。 19．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The tour marks the 50th anniversary(周年纪念日) of their first visit in the 1970s, celebrating the unique friendship between China and the United States. Over the years, the orchestra(管弦乐团) has strengthened connections across China, with concerts and residencies that facilitate meaningful people-to-people interactions.(此次访问是在20世纪70年代首次访问中国50周年之际，旨在庆祝中美之间独特的友谊。多年来，管弦乐团通过举办音乐会和驻场活动，加强了与中国各地的联系，促进了有意义的民间交流。)”可知，多年来，管弦乐团通过举办音乐会和驻场活动，加强了与中国各地的联系，促进了有意义的民间交流，也就是说两国之间的音乐交流依然活跃。故选C。 20．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“He had just auditioned(试演) and got accepted into the orchestra that year. His official start date was scheduled after the orchestra’s return from China, but Booth received a call from the personnel manager informing him that someone had fallen ill. He then took the place and went to China.(那年，他刚刚参加了试演，并被乐团录取。他的正式开始日期定于乐团从中国回来后，但Booth接到人事经理的电话，通知他有人生病了。然后他接手了，去了中国。)”可知，Booth认为自己1973年有机会来中国表演完全是个意外。故选D。 21．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The tour marks the 50th anniversary(周年纪念日) of their first visit in the 1970s, celebrating the unique friendship between China and the United States. Over the years, the orchestra(管弦乐团) has strengthened connections across China, with concerts and residencies that facilitate meaningful people-to-people interactions.(此次访问是在20世纪70年代首次访问中国50周年之际，旨在庆祝中美之间独特的友谊。多年来，管弦乐团通过举办音乐会和驻场活动，加强了与中国各地的联系，促进了有意义的民间交流。)”以及文章第六段“The Philadelphia Orchestra cooperated on this ensemble (合奏) with a Chinese pianist, marking the earliest ties between the US and China in music.(费城交响乐团与中国钢琴家合奏，标志着中美两国在音乐上最早的联系。)”再结合全文内容可知，费城交响乐团的音乐家们再次来到中国巡演，这次巡演旨在庆祝中美两国之间的独特友谊。通过音乐交流，乐团加强了在中国的联系，促进了有意义的民间互动。文章中提到，音乐交流的本质在社会的变迁中依然保持不变，而乐团与中国钢琴家的合作则标志着中美两国在音乐领域最早的纽带。这些描述都表明音乐在文化交流和建立国际关系中起到了桥梁的作用，帮助两国人民增进了解、加深友谊。故选A。 （七） （23-24高二下·辽宁省沈阳市重点高中联合体·期中） Cultural WebsitesAncient Greece This is a guide with rich information and pictures to Ancient Greece, covering art, architecture, politics, Olympics, geography, history and other topics. The photo gallery with bird’s-eye images of Greek art is of note. Contents include maps, biographies and related links, though little in the way of engaging multimedia. The website last updated in 2008, and some links are broken. Getty Getty, an online museum, focuses on the visual arts and serves both general audiences and specialized professionals. Its Research Library is accessible to both on-site and far-away users. The Explore Art part permits you to look through many of the works of art on show. You can also view present or past exhibitions. There are also topics for discussion on many sides of art and art history. Library of Congress The website contains main source materials connecting to the history and culture of the United States. It offers more than 7 million digital artworks from more than 100 historical collections. You can select collections to search and explore teaching and learning ideas with American memory. Internet History Sourcebooks Project The website is wonderful collections of public area and copy-permitted historical texts for educational use. With pages designed specifically to help teachers and students, it contains hundreds of well-organized sources and also includes links to visual and hearing materials, as art and archeology play an important role in the study of ancient history. 22．How is Ancient Greece different from other websites? A．It covers art. B．Its renewal is suspended. C．Its topics include history. D．It contains historical culture. 23．What can visitors do in the Explore Art part of Getty? A．View artworks on display. B．Purchase art pieces online. C．Serve the Research Library. D．Join the scientific discussion. 24．What do the last two websites have in common? A．They focus on ancient science. B．They provide teaching materials. C．They deal with American issues. D．They have several hundred pages. 【答案】22．B 23．A 24．B 【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了四个与文化有关的网站。 22．细节理解题。根据Ancient Greece部分中的“The website last updated in 2008, and some links are broken.(该网站上次更新于 2008 年，部分链接已损坏)”可知，Ancient Greece与其他网站不同的是，它暂停更新了，最近一次更新是在2008年，故选B。 23．细节理解题。根据Getty部分中的“The Explore Art part permits you to look through many of the works of art on show. (“探索艺术”部分允许你浏览许多展出的艺术作品。)”可知，参观者可以在the Explore Art part of Getty上浏览展出的艺术品，故选A。 24．细节理解题。根据Library of Congress部分中的“The website contains main source materials connecting to the history and culture of the United States. (该网站包含与美国历史和文化相关的主要来源材料)”和Internet History Sourcebooks Project部分中的“With pages designed specifically to help teachers and students, it contains hundreds of well-organized sources and also includes links to visual and hearing materials, as art and archeology play an important role in the study of ancient history. (页面专门为帮助教师和学生而设计，包含数百个组织良好的资源，还包括视觉和听觉材料的链接，如艺术和考古学在古代历史研究中发挥着重要作用。)”可知，最后两个网站的共同之处在于它们都提供教学资料，故选B。 （八） （23-24高二下·辽宁省沈阳市重点高中联合体·期中）John Nelson, 92, grew up in Michigan and volunteered for the army in 1945. The 18-year-old managed to get accepted, despite being colourblind. He landed on the island of Iwo Jima in the first days of the American attack to take the island from the Japanese. Nelson fought day and night for 10 days before receiving a serious wound to his right arm. The other seven men in his squadron (中队) all died. American losses included 5,900 dead and 17,400 wounded. Nelson saw the American flag being raised on Mount Suribachi after the island was taken by the American forces. The arm would continue to trouble him the rest of his life. Suffering from anxiety and flashbacks, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (创伤后应激障碍). Al Elders was a Grandville farm boy. He joined the Navy and was stationed on Guam when the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and 9,1945, basically ended the war with Japan. War often develops lasting friendships. But for the two World War II veterans (老兵) living at Sunset Manor in Jenison, their friendship didn’t begin until about a year and a half ago. One day, Elders noticed a man sitting at a cafeteria in the Sunset Village, and that was Nelson. Seeing his Marine cap, Elders thought they would have something to talk about. And they did. The war in the Pacific is a common bond. The two men later worked together to serve other residents at Sunset Manor. John began detailing cars during good weather and cleaning walkers in winter. Elders became his advertising manager. They donated most of their income to the Wounded Warrior project. John is less mobile now and is in care at Sunset. Elders continues to visit and to encourage his friend. A friend of Elders’ who traveled to Iwo Jima brought back a jar filled with sand from the rock y island. Elders sent the gift, along with his own wartime collections, to the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park. 25．What do we know about John Nelson? A．His hometown was ruined by the war. B．He joined the army through strict tests. C．He joined the army with his good friend. D．He was physically and mentally injured in the war. 26．Why did Nelson and Elders develop a friendship? A．They had the same interest. B．They both felt sad and lonely. C．They studied in the same school. D．They shared a common war experience. 27．We can learn that the two friends ________ from Paragraph 5. A．were devoted to contributing to the society B．started a successful business C．visited Iwo Jima together after the war D．supported young people to join the army 28．What does the text mainly talk about? A．How people tried to survive the war. B．The meaning of peace for ordinary people. C．Two old soldiers’ life experiences and friendship. D．Two old soldiers’ touching friendship during wartime. 【答案】25．D 26．D 27．A 28．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了两位二战老兵因为共同的战争经历而结下了深厚的友谊，他们虽然年事已高，但仍然致力于服务社会。 25．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Nelson fought day and night for 10 days before receiving a serious wound to his right arm.(纳尔逊日夜战斗了十天，之后他的右臂受到了重伤)”和第二段中“The arm would continue to trouble him the rest of his life. Suffering from anxiety and flashbacks, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.(这条手臂将在他余生中持续给他带来困扰。由于饱受焦虑和闪回的折磨，他被诊断为患上了创伤后应激障碍)”可知，Nelson 的身心在战争中都受到了创伤。故选D。 26．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Seeing his Marine cap, Elders thought they would have something to talk about. And they did. The war in the Pacific is a common bond.(看到纳尔逊的海军陆战队帽子，埃尔德斯认为他们会有共同话题可以聊。事实确实如此，太平洋战争成为了他们之间共有的纽带)”可知，两人结下友谊是因为共同的战争经历。故选D。 27．推理判断题。根据第五段中“The two men later worked together to serve other residents at Sunset Manor. John began detailing cars during good weather and cleaning walkers in winter. Elders became his advertising manager. They donated most of their income to the Wounded Warrior project.(两人后来合作为日落庄园的其他居民提供服务。约翰开始在天气好的时候为汽车做细节设计，并在冬天为步行者打扫卫生。埃尔德斯成了他的广告经理。他们把大部分收入捐给了“伤兵”项目)”可知，这两位朋友致力于为社会做贡献，比如为养老院的居民服务，并将大部分收入捐赠给Wounded Warrior项目。故选A。 28．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，前三段主要讲述了两位老兵经历战争，第四段和第五段主要讲述了两位老兵成为朋友并共同奉献社会的一系列人生经历。故这篇文章主要讲的是两个老兵的生活经历和友谊。故选C。 （九） （23-24高二下·辽宁省沈阳市郊联体·期中）Movies to Enjoy Eating Animals The 2018 documentary Eating Animals, based on the book by Jonathan Safran Foer published in 2009, tells us that factory farming is bad, and that most Americans don’t realize just how bad. Still, this isn’t a feel-guilty film. There’s plenty of hope as director Christopher Quinn shows farmers who are still using practices that do not, for example, force chickens to live their short lives in a dark building while covered in their own poop (大便). Will the film cause you to go vegan (素食主义者)? Eh, burgers are really tasty. But it will make you think about what it is that you’re putting in your mouth and maybe inspire you to head for the farmers’ market to see what a chicken that lived a happy life tastes like. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, Washington, D．C．; opens on Oct. 15 (Mon.),  $10-$12.50. Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, MD．; opens on Oct. 15(Mon.),  $9.50-$12.50. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia Sometimes it’s enjoyable to see what everyone else has been seeing. It helps with dinner party  conversation. Sometimes, though, it’s fun to see something really different. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia is a 2009 documentary about the only two surviving performers of Armenian tightrope dancing, 76 and 77 at the time of the film, and their desperate efforts to pass on the traditional art form to the only student of tightrope dancing left in the land, a 16- year-old orphan boy. Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington D．C．;  Oct. 15 (Mon.),8p.m., free. Family Movie Series The Old Greenbelt Theatre is here to help quiet the endless “ I’m bored “ at the weekend. Every Sunday at l p.m., you can take the kids to see a family-friendly film for free, including Despicable Me 3 and Paddington 2. Just have fun! The Old Greenbelt Theatre, 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD．;Sundays through Dec.30,1p.m.,free. 29．Which statement about Eating Animals is TRUE? A．It’s directed by Jonathan Safran Foer. B．It’s a feel-guilty story about the bad factory farming. C．It may cause many more Americans to go vegan. D．It can help raise people’s awareness of food. 30．What could someone who wants to enjoy a film for free on October 15 choose? A．Eating Animals. B．The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia. C．Despicable Me 3. D．Paddington 2. 31．Where should she go if a woman wants to spend a happy weekend with her children? A．Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema B．Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater. C．555 11th St. NW,Washington, D．C． D．129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD． 【答案】29．D 30．B 31．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章通过广告的形式讲述三部电影的主要内容吸引人们去看电影，并写明了影院地址、时间、价格。 29．细节理解题。由题干定位到第一部电影Eating Animals。根据此电影第一段最后一句“But it will make you think about what it is that you’re putting in your mouth and maybe inspire you to head for the farmers’ market to see what a chicken that lived a happy life tastes like.”（这部电影会让你想到你在嘴里放的是什么，也许会激励你去农贸市场看看一只过着幸福生活的鸡吃起来是什么滋味）可知此电影会增强人们对食物的意识，D项切题；由此电影第一段中的“Still, this isn’t a feel-guilty film. There’s plenty of hope as director Christopher Quinn shows farmers who are still using practices that do not”（不过，这不是一部让人感到内疚的电影。正如导演克里斯多夫·奎因(Christopher Quinn)向仍在使用这种做法的农民展示的那样，希望还是很大的）可知，这是一部由Christopher Quinn导演的不会让人感到愧疚的电影，排除A、B两项；由此电影第一段中的“Will the film cause you to go vegan（素食者）？Eh, burgers are really tasty.”（这部电影会让你成为素食主义者吗?嗯，汉堡真的很好吃。）可知，并没有说很多人成为素食者，排除C项。故选D项。 30．细节理解题。由题干free on October 15可以定位到第二部电影第二段的句子“Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington D. C.; Oct. 15 (Mon.) , 8 p. m. , free.”（国会图书馆，玛丽·皮克福德剧院，华盛顿特区独立大道101号；10月15日(周一)晚8点,免费的。），可知，The Last Tightrope Dancer in Annenia这部电影10月15日免费看电影。故选B项。 31．细节理解题。由题干“spend a happy weekend with her children”可定位到第三部电影第一段中的句子“you can take the kids to see a family-friendly film for free, including “Despicable Me 3” and “Paddington 2”. Just have fun!”（你可以带孩子们免费看适合全家一起看的电影，包括《神偷奶爸3》和《帕丁顿熊2》。玩得开心就好!）和此电影第二段的句子“The Old Greenbelt Theatre, 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, Md.；Sundays through Dec. 30, 1p.m., free.”（Greenbelt Theatre，129 Centerway，Greenbelt，马里兰州；周日到12月30日，下午1点,免费的。），可知想和孩子一起过一个美好的周末，应该去129 Centerway, Greenbelt, Md.。故选D项。 （十） （23-24高二下·辽宁省沈阳市郊联体·期中）Twenty-five years ago, Florence Griffith Joyner, known as “Flo-Jo” died in her sleep, leaving behind a legacy that combined style and speed in the world of track and field. She was celebrated for her remarkable achievements, particularly during the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. During the Olympic qualifiers in 1988, Flo-Jo broke the 100-meter world record with an amazing time of 10.49 seconds. She continued to amaze the world by breaking the 200-meter world record in the same Olympics, crossing the finish line in 21.34 seconds with her iconic style, including long painted nails and colorful one-legged running suits. Griffith Joyner’s success extended beyond the track. She won two more gold medals at the Seoul Olympics, in the 100 meters and the 4×100-meter relay events, making her an international star. She landed endorsement (代言) deals in Japan, and appeared in American television shows like “Santa Barbara” and “227”. And there was even had a doll modeled after her by LJN Toys. However, Flo-Jo’s Olympic achievements were not without controversy. In 1989, former American track athlete Darrell Robinson alleged (指称) that Griffith Joyner provided him with money to purchase growth hormones. She strongly denied these accusations, and despite persistent rumors, she never tested positive for any banned substances during her career. The International Olympic Committee’s medical commission conducted strict drug testing on Flo-Jo during the 1988 Olympics, and she consistently tested negative. She faced questions about the allegations throughout her career but maintained her innocence. In 1989, just five months after her great success in Seoul, Griffith Joyner announced her retirement from track, explaining that she couldn’t give her all to training as she used to. She transitioned into motherhood, pursued a career in fashion design, and designed NBA uniforms for the Indiana Pacers in 1990. Flo-Jo’s legacy endures, as she revolutionized women’s sprinting with her exceptional speed and unique fashion sense. Florence Griffith Joyner remains an iconic figure in the world of sports, remembered for her incredible talent, groundbreaking achievements, and unapologetic style. 32．What do we know about Griffith Joyner according to the passage? A．She passed away in America in 1989. B．She benefited a lot from her running suits. C．She pursued a career in fashion before her success. D．She was very impressive at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. 33．Which word can best describe Griffith Joyner’s athletic career? A．Unexpected. B．Splendid. C．Struggling. D．Rewarding. 34．What contributed to Griffith Joyner’s retirement? A．Public false accusations. B．Her health problems. C．Her shift in life priorities. D．Persuasion from her family. 35．In which column of a newspaper can we most probably read this text? A．History. B．Culture. C．Science. D．Entertainment. 【答案】32．D 33．B 34．C 35．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了运动员Griffith Joyner去世，接着介绍了她的辉煌的运动生涯以及她的曲折人生。 32．细节理解题。由第一段“She was celebrated for her remarkable achievements, particularly during the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.(她因其非凡的成就而备受赞誉，特别是在1988年韩国首尔夏季奥运会期间。)”可知，Griffith Joyner在1988年韩国首尔夏季奥运会表现出色。故选D。 33．推理判断题。由第二段“During the Olympic qualifiers in 1988, Flo-Jo broke the 100-meter world record with an amazing time of 10.49 seconds. She continued to amaze the world by breaking the 200-meter world record in the same Olympics, crossing the finish line in 21.34 seconds with her iconic style, including long painted nails and colorful one-legged running suits.(在1988年的奥运会预选赛中，Flo-Jo以10秒49的惊人成绩打破了100米世界纪录。在同一届奥运会上，她继续打破200米世界纪录，以21.34秒的成绩冲过终点线，她的标志性风格包括长长的涂指甲油和彩色的单腿跑步服。)”及第三段“Griffith Joyner’s success extended beyond the track. She won two more gold medals at the Seoul Olympics, in the 100 meters and the 4×100-meter relay events, making her an international star.(Griffith Joyner的成功超越了田径。在首尔奥运会上，她又在100米和4×100-meter接力赛中获得两枚金牌，使她成为国际明星。)”可知，Griffith Joyner在各种大赛中取得了令人瞩目的成绩，因此她的运动生涯是辉煌的。故选B。 34．细节理解题。由第六段“Griffith Joyner announced her retirement from track, explaining that she couldn’t give her all to training as she used to. She transitioned into motherhood, pursued a career in fashion design, and designed NBA uniforms for the Indiana Pacers in 1990.(Griffith Joyner宣布从田径队退役，她解释说，她不能像以前那样把全部精力都投入到训练中。后来，她成为了母亲，从事时装设计，并于1990年为印第安纳步行者队设计了NBA队服。)”可知，她的生活重心发生变化，因此退役。故选C。 35．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Twenty-five years ago, Florence Griffith Joyner, known as “Flo-Jo” died in her sleep, leaving behind a legacy that combined style and speed in the world of track and field. She was celebrated for her remarkable achievements, particularly during the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.(25年前，被称为“Flo-Jo”的Florence Griffith Joyner在睡梦中去世，在田径界留下了一笔风格与速度相结合的遗产。她因其非凡的成就而备受赞誉，特别是在1988年韩国首尔夏季奥运会期间。)”可知，本篇文章介绍的是Griffith Joyner的人生经历，她的运动员精神会一直持续激励更多人，因此可能在文化栏目读到这篇文章。故选B。 （十一） （23-24高二下·辽宁省朝阳市建平县高级中学·期中）In Paris, you only need to see the Louvre, right? Wrong! There’s so much more to see in one of the world’s greatest cities for arts and culture! In this article, discover the best museums to visit in Paris. Louis Vuitton Foundation The architecture of this building alone makes a visit worth it. The building was designed by famous architect Frenk Gehry. There are works of art by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellsworth Kelly, Olafur Eliasson, Gilbert & George, Jeff Koons, and many others. The admission ticket costs€16. Hours: Mon-Sat, 10:00 am — 6:00 pm (closed Sundays) Paris Museum of Modern Art The museum has a few huge works of art and a ton of other eye-catchers. It is technically free to visit, but they ask for a non-mandatory (非强制性的) donation of €5 to see the permanent artworks. Hours: Tues — Sun, 10:00 am — 6:00 pm (closed Mondays) Musée National Picasso-Paris The museum is home to thousands of Picasso works. Unlike the Rodin Museum, which contains works from many artists, the Picasso Museum keeps its collection closely tied to the master. The admission ticket costs€14. Hours: Tues — Fri,10:00 am — 6:30 pm; Sat and Sun, 9:30 am — 6:00 pm (closed Mondays) Musée Marmottan Monet Similar to the Picasso Museum, the Monet Museum is mostly about Monet. The museum is only what it is today thanks to Michel Monet’s famous donation of his father’s remaining works of art. Admissions will run you from€9 to€14. Hours: Tues — Sun,10:00 am — 6:00 pm, late nights on Thursdays until 9:00 pm (closed Mondays). 36．Who was the designer of Louis Vuitton Foundation? A．Frenk Gehry. B．Ellsworth Kelly. C．Olafur Eliasson. D．Jeff Koons. 37．How much do a couple have to pay to enter Musée National Picasso-Paris? A．€10. B．€18. C．€28. D．€32. 38．When can you enter Musée Marmottan Monet? A．At 6:00 pm on Monday. B．At 9:30 am on Thursday. C．At 10:00 pm on Saturday. D．At 10:00 am on Sunday. 【答案】36．A 37．C 38．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个巴黎最好的博物馆的信息。 36．细节理解题。根据Louis Vuitton Foundation部分“The architecture of this building alone makes a visit worth it. The building was designed by famous architect Frenk Gehry. (光是这座建筑的结构就值得一游。这座建筑是由著名建筑师弗兰克·盖里设计的。)”可知，Louis Vuitton Foundation的设计者是 Frenk Gehry。故选A。 37．细节理解题。根据Musée National Picasso-Paris部分“The admission ticket costs€14.(门票花费14欧元。)”可知，一对夫妻想要参观Musée National Picasso-Paris需支付28欧元。故选C。 38．细节理解题。根据Musée Marmottan Monet部分“Hours: Tues—Sun, 10:00 am—6:00 pm, late nights on Thursdays until 9 pm (closed Mondays). (营业时间：周二至周日，上午10:00至下午6:00，周四深夜至晚上9点(周一闭馆)。)”可知，在周日上午 10点你可以参观Musée Marmottan Monet。故选D。 （十二） （23-24高二下·辽宁省实验中学·期中）Readers’ Favorite Running Routes Paul Ghent, Belgium I love running in Ghent. It is completely flat, so encouraging for beginners and people aiming for personal bests. There is a rowing lake with a 5km track. This connects with a nature reserve on an 8km loop. If that isn’t enough, there is another nature reserve, full of birds and canals surrounded by a 10km loop. I will be running my first marathon in Ghent in March 2022. Anyone? Jennifer Nice, France In Nice Provence, I really enjoyed joining the local joggers running along what is one of the most beautiful streets in the world—the Promenade des Anglais. You have the fresh salty sea breezes filling your lungs, the sun shining on the waves of the sea, and the beautiful buildings standing along the running route. Feel free to grab some fresh shellfish and a glass of wine on the beach as a reward. Lisa Offa, UK The Offa’s Dyke path, which runs from Prestatyn to Chepstow, provides stunning scenery and is just perfect to focus on the run. The sections of the route I like the most include the slopes (坡地) of Moel Famau and the section from Llangollen to Bodfari, where there is an excellent pub (The Dinorben Arms) to refuel in comfort. Perfect. Richard Protaras, Cyprus My favorite route is in Protaras, Cyprus. There is a path that runs from Fig Tree bay to Polyxenia beach and you have wonderful views of the bays and beaches while running. The amazing clear seas and sandy beaches make it very pleasant. The best time to go is early morning when the sun isn’t blazing and the paths aren’t too busy with holidaymakers. 39．Which route best suits people who enjoy nature reserves? A．Nice, France. B．Offa, UK. C．Ghent, Belgium. D．Protaras, Cyprus. 40．What do the routes shared by Jennifer and Richard have in common? A．They have beautiful streets. B．They have lovely sea views. C．They are famous for seafood. D．They are fit for morning runners. 41．Where can the text be found? A．In a science paper. B．In a history novel. C．In a sports magazine. D．In a geography textbook. 【答案】39．C 40．B 41．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几条读者最喜爱的跑步路线。 39．细节理解题。根据Paul Ghent, Belgium部分的“This connects with a nature reserve on an 8km loop.(它与一个8公里环路的自然保护区相连。)”可知，Ghent, Belgium这条路线最适合喜欢自然保护区的人。故选C。 40．细节理解题。根据Jennifer Nice, France部分的“You have the fresh salty sea breezes filling your lungs, the sun shining on the waves of the sea(清新的海风吹进你的肺里，阳光照在海浪上)”和Richard Protaras, Cyprus部分的“The amazing clear seas and sandy beaches make it very pleasant.(令人惊叹的清澈的大海和沙滩使它非常令人愉快)”可知，Jennifer和Richard分享的路线的共同之处在于它们都拥有美丽的海景。故选B。 41．推理判断题。根据文章标题“Readers’ Favorite Running Routes(读者最喜爱的跑步路线)”可推知，文章最有可能出自一本运动杂志。故选C。 （十三） （23-24高二下·辽宁省实验中学·期中）An 89-year-old man, Manfred Steiner, has reached a goal he spent 20 years working toward and nearly a lifetime thinking about: earning his Ph. D．And now he is a physicist Steiner values this degree because it is what he always wanted and because he overcame health problems that could have affected his studies. “But I made it, and this was the most satisfactory point in my life, to finish it,” he said. When he was young, Steiner wanted to become a physicist after reading about Albert Einstein. But his mother and uncle persuaded him that studying medicine would be a better choice. He earned his medical degree in 1955 and moved to the US soon after. Steiner studied hematology（血液学）at Tufts University and biochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He became a full professor and led the hematology department at Browns’ medical school from 1985 to 1994. Steiner helped establish a research program in hematology at the University of North Carolina. He directed that program until he retired from medicine in 2000. Steiner found medical research pleasing, but it was not quite the same as his interest in physics. “It was something like a wish that was never fulfilled, that always stuck in the back of my head,” he said. At age 70, he started taking undergraduate classes. Physics professor Brad Marston was surprised when Steiner entered his quantum mechanics class. But he became Steiner’s adviser for his dissertation（学位论文）after realizing how serious Steiner was about the subject and how hard he worked. “He has written many papers in medical science, more papers than I’ve written in physics,” Marston said. “One thing that’s really true about Manfred is that he perseveres.” After the university published a story about Steiner on its website, people across the US contacted him to ask for advice on how to go after their dreams later in life. His advice is: Do what you love to do. 42．Why did Steiner value his degree in physics? A．Because it solved his health problems. B．Because it was his long-pursued dream. C．Because it met his mother’s expectation. D．Because it was inspired by Albert Einstein. 43．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Steiner’s contributions to teaching. B．Steiner’s researches after retirement. C．Steiner’s achievements in hematology. D．Steiner’s performances at Tufts University. 44．What impressed Professor Marston most about Steiner? A．His taking undergraduate classes at 70. B．His writing more papers in physics. C．His sticking to becoming a physicist. D．His being a role model for Americans. 45．Which of the following can best describe Steiner? A．Active and open-minded. B．Enthusiastic and easy-going. C．Intelligent and warm-hearted. D．Perseverant and hard-working. 【答案】42．B 43．C 44．C 45．D 【分析】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了一位坚持实现自己梦想的老人的故事。 42．细节理解题。根据第二段“Steiner values this degree because it is what he always wanted and because he overcame health problems that could have affected his studies.(Steiner重视这个学位是因为那是他梦寐以求的，而且克服了本可能影响他学习的健康问题)”可知，他重视物理上的这个学位是因为那时他长期追求的梦想。故选B。 43．主旨大意题。根据第四段“He became a full professor and led the hematology department at Browns’ medical school from 1985 to 1994. Steiner helped establish a research program in hematology at the University of North Carolina. (他成为一名全职教授，从1985年到1994年在布朗医学院带领血液学部门。在北卡罗莱纳州大学，他帮助建立了一个血液学方面的研究项目)”可知，第四段主要讲Steiner在血液学上的成就。故选C。 44．细节理解题。 根据倒数第二段“But he became Steiner’s adviser for his dissertation（学位论文）after realizing how serious Steiner was about the subject and how hard he worked. (但是，当他意识到斯坦纳对这个问题是多么认真、多么努力地工作之后，他就成为了斯坦纳的论文导师)”可知，Steiner给教授Marston留下深刻印象的是他坚持成为物理学家的努力。故选C。 45．推理判断题。根据第一段“An 89-year-old man, Manfred Steiner, has reached a goal he spent 20 years working toward and nearly a lifetime thinking about: earning his Ph. D. And now he is a physicist(89岁的老人Manfred Steiner在用了20年的时间获得了博士学位，现在是一名物理学家) 根据倒数第二段“But he became Steiner’s adviser for his dissertation（学位论文）after realizing how serious Steiner was about the subject and how hard he worked. One thing that’s really true about Manfred is that he perseveres.(但是，当他意识到斯坦纳对这个问题是多么认真、多么努力地工作之后，他就成为了斯坦纳的论文导师。曼弗雷德真正的特点是坚持不懈。)”可知他是一位有毅力，勤奋的人。故选D。 （十四） （23-24高二下·辽宁省部分学校·期中）Interlibrary Loan is the service that the Osterhout Free Library offers for free to our patrons (顾客). You can use Interlibrary Loan to borrow an item (books, DVDs, music CDs, etc.) from within the continental 48 states if it is unavailable in the Luzerne County Library System.How to request an Interlibrary Loan item ·To request an Interlibrary Loan item, you must either call the Osterhout Free Library, or come to our Information Services Desk. ·You must know exactly what item(s) you would like. We do not accept requests for general topics, for instance, “I would like books on antique cars.” ·Be sure to check the Luzerne County Library System’s catalog before asking Interlibrary Loan for an item. Interlibrary Loan Processing ·When a patron requests Interlibrary Loan items, they are allowed to request more than one item, but there is a maximum of 5 requests in the system per patron. ·When the item comes in, the patron will be contacted via phone to ask him/her to pick it up. If the item is not able to be obtained, the patron will be notified via e-mail. ·If you wish to renew your Interlibrary Loan item, you must call us at least one week before the due date. Interlibrary Loan Penalties (处罚) ·Interlibrary Loan overdue fees are $0.50/day per item. ·The following actions will result in an additional $3.00 per item fine: (1)Returning an Interlibrary Loan item to any library other than the Osterhout Free Library. (2)Returning an Interlibrary Loa n item without the paperwork with the due date. 46．What is a must when you borrow a book from Interlibrary Loan? A．Renewing the book 3 days in advance. B．Specifying your desired book. C．Visiting the Osterhout Free Library. D．Giving priority to Interlibrary Loan. 47．What’s a privilege for patrons of the Osterhout Free Library? A．Being reminded of an unavailable item by e-mail. B．Borrowing at least 5 items at a time. C．Being given unlimited renewal of an item. D．Having a free delivery service. 48．How much fine will you pay for just an item’s delayed return for 2 weeks? A．$4. B．$6.5. C．$7. D．$3.5. 【答案】46．B 47．A 48．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了 Osterhout Free Library为顾客提供的一项馆际借阅服务。 46．细节理解题。根据How to request an Inter library Loan item部分中“You must know exactly what item(s) you would like.(你必须确切地知道你想要什么东西)”可知，你需要明确自己想要借阅的书籍。故选B。 47．细节理解题。根据Interlibrary Loan Processing 部分中“If the item is not able to be obtained, the patron will be notified via e-mail.(如果无法获得该项目，将通过电子邮件通知用户)”可知，如果图书馆工作人员没有找到你需要的物品，会通过电子邮件通知你。故选A。 48．细节理解题。根据Interlibrary Loan Penalties部分中“·Interlibrary Loan overdue fees are $0.50/day per item.(·馆际互借逾期费为每件物品每天0.50美元)”可推知，如果你逾期14 天没有将所借的物品归还，则需缴纳$0.5*14=7美元的罚款。故选C。 （十五） （23-24高二下·辽宁省部分学校·期中）One early morning, I was cleaning the bathroom shower curtain and its liner (衬布) when it hit me. I had to clean a two-dollar plastic liner because I didn’t have a few extra dollars to buy a new one. I couldn’t believe it! Complaining wasn’t how I would start the day, especially when the sun was shining. To continue the day optimistically, I left the cleaning for my daily walk at the beach. Along the way through the down town area, something on the sidewalk caught my attention. I walked over and picked it up. It was a small paper bag with no markings, so it wasn’t possible to figure out who it belonged to. I assumed someone must have dropped it, perhaps while loading other bags into his/her car. I turned it over for any identification. No store name, but the brand marking on the front clearly specified it was a shower curtain liner! Speechless, I turned it over many times in my hands. Believe it or not, it was really an unopened shower curtain liner. I just happened to be the person who walked by and found it on the sidewalk. It took me a few minutes to decide what to do next, not wanting to claim something that wasn’t mine. If I brought it to the police station across the street, the police might just share a good laugh over a two-dollar shower curtain liner. I decided to keep it for myself. But I was still surprised because the worthless plastic liner that had needed cleaning inspired my complaint and an early morning walk had suddenly transformed itself into a gift on the sidewalk for me. How that moment brightened my day! At home, my focus was on myself, my anxieties, and my limits in being able to fix the problem. Once outside, I relaxed in the perspective of a much bigger picture. My personal complaint changed to thankfulness for the beauty that extended before my eyes in the form of a brand-new shower curtain liner, which matched perfectly with my bathroom! 49．What is the purpose of the author going for a walk on the beach? A．To seek a replacement for the liner. B．To start her day in an optimistic way. C．To get energetic for the day’s work. D．To get relaxed after the heavy cleaning. 50．What stopped the author from reporting the bag to the police? A．The curiosity of opening the bag. B．The urge to keep it to herself. C．The chance to find the owner. D．The fear of being laughed at. 51．Why did the author feel surprised? A．It was strange that a free liner should make her day. B．The worthless liner turned out a gift from friends. C．There was a special way for her financial support. D．A chance meeting gave her confidence in life. 52．What did the author try to convey in the last paragraph? A．Learn to be grateful. B．Fix the problem timely. C．Avoid complaints. D．Broaden your perspective. 【答案】49．B 50．D 51．A 52．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者因为一件琐事感到焦虑，于是她来到海边散步，因此有了意外的收获并让她重新感受到快乐的故事。 49．细节理解题。根据第二段“To continue the day optimistically, I left the cleaning for my daily walk at the beach.(为了乐观地继续这一天，我放下清洁工作，每天去海滩散步。)”可知，作者为了让自己的一天能乐观地开始，决定放下手头的事去海滩散步。故选B。 50．细节理解题。根据第三段“the police might just share a good laugh over a two-dollar shower-curtain liner. I decided to keep it for myself.(警察可能只是对两美元的浴帘衬垫一笑了之。我决定自己留着。)”可知，作者因为害怕被嘲笑，所以没有把这个包裹交给警察。故选D。 51．推理判断题。根据第四段“But I was still surprised because the worthless plastic liner that had needed cleaning inspired my complaint and an early morning walk had suddenly transformed itself into a gift on the sidewalk for me. How that moment brightened my day!(但我仍然感到惊讶，因为那个需要清洗的毫无价值的塑料衬垫激发了我的抱怨，而清晨的散步突然变成了人行道上给我的礼物。那一刻使我这一天多么愉快啊！)”可知，作者惊讶于自己因为一个需要清理的不值钱的衬布而开始抱怨，结果在外出散步时竟在人行道上得到了一个免费的衬布，这使自己感到很快乐。故选A。 52．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Once outside, I relaxed in the perspective of a much bigger picture.(一旦走出室外，置身于更广阔的视野中，我放松了下来。)”可推知，作者认为拓宽视野可以使自己摆脱烦心事。故选D。 （十六） （23-24高二下·辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟·期中）Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. Amazon Rainforest Tour A short flight from Cusco takes you from the Andes into the Amazon rainforest. From there, you’ll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rainforest. Machu Picchu Tour This four-day walking tour will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city. Especially amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones. Cusco Tour Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets. Lake Titicaca Tour Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you spend a day driving along the new highway connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. There, a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days. Both the island and the Uros homes are made of water plants from the lake. So come and experience what Peru has to offer: everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries — old Spanish villages to deep rainforests, high mountains, and a beautiful coastline. 53．What is special about the Machu Picchu Tour? A．People can explore the rainforest with a local guide. B．People can stay with a local Uros family on an island. C．People can enjoy the plants and animals unique to the forest. D．People can know about the Incas’ dry stone method of building. 54．Which tour would you recommend to people who enjoy local Indian culture? A．Amazon Rainforest Tour. B．Machu Picchu Tour. C．Cusco Tour. D．Lake Titicaca Tour. 55．Where can you most probably read the passage? A．On a science website. B．In a travel brochure. C．In an environmental report. D．In a biology magazine. 【答案】53．D 54．C 55．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了去秘鲁旅行的四种旅游套餐。 53．细节理解题。根据Machu Picchu Tour中“Especially amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. (尤其令人惊叹的是印加人的干石建造法)”可知，马丘比丘之旅的独特之处在于人们可以知道印加人的干石建造方法。故选D项。 54．细节理解题。根据Cusco Tour部分中“Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century.(在安第斯山脉高处的库斯科，花四天时间欣赏独特的西班牙和当地的印度文化，库斯科是13世纪至16世纪印加帝国的首都)”可知，你会向喜欢印度当地文化的人推荐Cusco Tour。故选C。 55．推理判断题。根据第一段“Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest.(秘鲁是南美洲太平洋沿岸的一个国家，主要有三个地区：狭窄、干燥、平坦的海岸、安第斯山脉和亚马逊雨林)”可知，本文是一篇关于去秘鲁旅行包价旅游的广告宣传，因此你最可能在旅行手册上读到这篇文章。故选B项。 （十七） （23-24高二下·辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟·期中）Following a design shown on her cell phone, Ruan Xiyue, 35, quickly sketched a manned spacecraft on a gourd (葫芦), completing the first step of gourd sculpture, an intangible (非物质) cultural her it age of northwest China’s Gansu Province. Coming from a family engaged in gourd sculpture for almost 90 years in Lanzhou, Ruan is not satisfied with just perfecting her technique. Instead, the fourth-generation inheritor (继承人) aims to bring traditional craftsmanship closer to young people through marketing and sharing. Dating back over 1, 600 years, gourd sculpture was first developed as a decoration on people’s portable wine pots made of gourds. The pronunciation of “gourd” in Chinese, which resembles that of “luck and fortune”, partly explains its lasting popularity. For Ruan, the fragrance of gourds is the smell of home. Upon graduating from college, she started learning gourd sculpture from her mother, sitting for hours every day practicing calligraphy and painting, which she views as the essential training to become a qualified sculptor. Later, Ruan developed innovative products such as gourd mirrors and gourd necklaces to tap the market potential, believing they can help the craft reach more people. Her family opened a gourd sculpting studio in 2010, displaying their works as well as a history of the art. Ruan likes talking with visitors to the studio, and their interactions inspired her to launch a curriculum for people to experience the craft in 2016. According to Ruan, around 800 people attend the courses every year. Among them are students eager to learn something new, and young parents who bring their kids along to enjoy some lovely family time. “Many participants told me that our courses enable them to know more about the history of Lanzhou, and help make the city’s memories last longer,” said Ruan. Under Ruan’s influence, her mother is now live streaming on social media everyday sharing her stories of gourd sculpture with viewers across the country. “Sharing is inheriting,” said Ruan. “When we share our skills and knowledge with more people, the traditional culture will naturally be spread on a wider scale,” said Ruan. 56．What do we know about Ruan? A．She is a designer of manned spacecraft on a gourd. B．She took up gourd sculpture under the influence of her family. C．She first sculpted on a portable wine pot made of a gourd. D．She is good at teaching young people the craftsmanship. 57．Which words can be used to describe the curriculum? A．Inspiring and touching. B．New and memorable. C．Popular and enjoyable. D．Lovely and practical. 58．Which statement is the author likely to agree with? A．Spreading the gourd sculpture is to share the stories. B．Stories of gourd sculpture a reviewed across the world C．Live streaming on social media is the best way to share. D．Traditional culture will be spread wider through sharing. 59．What can be the best title of the text? A．Ruan Xiyue: an Inheritor of an Intangible Cultural Heritage. B．Gourd Sculpture: a Traditional Craft Popular with the Chinese. C．Social Media: a Useful Tool to Share Gourd Sculpture. D．Cultural Courses: an Approach to Learning Something New. 【答案】56．B 57．C 58．D 59．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是Ruan Xiyue，一位35岁的葫芦雕刻艺术家，她来自一个有着近90年葫芦雕刻传统的家庭，并致力于将这一传统手工艺推广给年轻人。Ruan Xiyue不仅继承了家族的葫芦雕刻技术，还通过创新和营销策略，如开发新产品和开设体验课程，让更多人了解和接触这门手艺。 56．细节理解题。根据第二段“Coming from a family engaged in gourd sculpture for almost 90 years in Lanzhou, Ruan is not satisfied with just perfecting her technique.(Ruan来自兰州一个从事葫芦雕刻近90年的家庭，她不满足于仅仅完善自己的技术。)”和倒数第三段“For Ruan, the fragrance of gourds is the smell of home. Upon graduating from college, she started learning gourd sculpture from her mother, sitting for hours every day practicing calligraphy and painting, which she views as the essential training to become a qualified sculptor.(对Ruan来说，葫芦的香味就是家的味道。大学毕业后，她开始跟随母亲学习葫芦雕塑，每天静坐数小时练习书法和绘画，她认为这是成为一名合格雕塑家的必要训练。)”可知，Ruan在家庭的影响下，开始学雕刻葫芦。故选B。 57．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Ruan likes talking with visitors to the studio, and their interactions inspired her to launch a curriculum for people to experience the craft in 2016. According to Ruan, around 800 people attend the courses every year. Among them are students eager to learn something new, and young parents who bring their kids along to enjoy some lovely family time.(Ruan喜欢与参观者交谈，他们的互动激发了她在2016年推出一门课程，让人们体验手工艺。据Ruan说，每年大约有800人参加这些课程。其中有渴望学习新知识的学生，也有带着孩子一起享受美好家庭时光的年轻父母。)”可知，这个课程是受欢迎，且令人愉快的，可用popular和enjoyable描述这个课程。故选C。 58．推理判断题。根据最后一段““Sharing is inheriting,” said Ruan. “When we share our skills and knowledge with more people, the traditional culture will naturally be spread on a wider scale,” said Ruan.(“分享就是继承，”Ruan说。“当我们与更多人分享我们的技能和知识时，传统文化自然会在更广泛的范围内传播，”Ruan说。)”可知，作者会同意的说法是传统文化通过分享得到更广泛的传播。故选D。 59．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Following a design shown on her cell phone, Ruan Xiyue, 35, quickly sketched a manned spacecraft on a gourd (葫芦), completing the first step of gourd sculpture, an intangible (非物质) cultural her it age of northwest China’s Gansu Province.(根据手机上的设计，35岁的Ruan Xiyue迅速在葫芦上画出了载人飞船，完成了葫芦雕塑的第一步。葫芦雕塑是中国西北部甘肃省的一项非物质文化遗产。)”和第二段“Coming from a family engaged in gourd sculpture for almost 90 years in Lanzhou, Ruan is not satisfied with just perfecting her technique. Instead, the fourth-generation inheritor (继承人) aims to bring traditional craftsmanship closer to young people through marketing and sharing.(Ruan来自兰州一个从事葫芦雕刻近90年的家庭，她不满足于仅仅完善自己的技术。相反，这位第四代传承人的目标是通过营销和分享，让传统手工艺更贴近年轻人。)”可知，本文主要讲的是Ruan Xiyue，一位35岁的葫芦雕刻艺术家，她来自一个有着近90年葫芦雕刻传统的家庭，并致力于将这一传统手工艺推广给年轻人。Ruan Xiyue不仅继承了家族的葫芦雕刻技术，还通过创新和营销策略，如开发新产品和开设体验课程，让更多人了解和接触这门手艺，因此最好的标题是A选项“Ruan Xiyue: an Inheritor of an Intangible Cultural Heritage.(Ruan Xiyue：非物质文化遗产传承人。)”，故选A。 （十八） （23-24高二下·辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟·期中）Kenya is home to Africa’s predators (捕食者), particularly lions, which frequently hunt farmers’ livestock (牲畜). To protect their animals, farmers often use poisons. While these have been successful in protecting farmers’ livestock, their use has resulted in a sharp decline in the lion population, which stands at just 2,500 now. At the age of nine, Turere was asked to care for his father’s cattle beside Nairobi National Park, one of Kenya’s most famous wilderness areas, where people frequently experienced conflicts with lions. Turere couldn’t bear to see lions harmed by humans when lions hunted cows, because he loved these creatures deeply. Determined to find a solution benefiting both local farmers and wildlife, Turere started experimenting. But no way worked at first. The only thing that worked later was when he wandered around the livestock pen with a torch in hand. The sight of him walking around at night with a light made the animals runaway. This inspired Turere to develop the Lion Lights system, a series of flashing LED lights strategically placed on the cattle fences to scare away predators. “The lights flash irregularly to trick lions into thinking that someone is walking around with a flashlight. Thanks to it, we went from losing three cows a week to none,” says Turere. This innovative solar-powered light system—which can also run on wind power—costs just $20.5 per unit, making it affordable and eco-friendly. Turere’s invention is not only protecting the livelihoods of local communities, it, is also changing the viewpoints of local communities on wild life. “Since the introduction of the Lion Lights system, there have been no predator-related incidents. As a result, local people no longer view wildlife as the enemy,” he notes. “This is great news for these wonderful animals as it means that local communities are more open to wildlife conservation.” 60．What is the problem with farmers using poisons in Kenya? A．It threatens the lion’s survival. B．It often harms their livestock. C．It arouses the public’s opposition. D．It damages the local environment. 61．Why did Turere perform the experiments? A．To take good care of his father’s cattle. B．To stop farmers from hunting lions. C．To protect the livestock from being killed. D．To find ways for farmers and lions to coexist. 62．What do we know about the Lion Lights System? A．It can keep domestic animals from running away. B．It works with all the lights on all the time. C．It’s inexpensive and environmentally friendly. D．Only three cows have been lost since it was used. 63．What does the author want to show in the last paragraph? A．Exploring the world is a must for children. B．Local communities have been preserving the wildlife. C．Protecting the livestock of local communities is the top priority. D．Turere’s invention contributed to wildlife conservation. 【答案】60．A 61．D 62．C 63．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了肯尼亚少年Turere为解决农民与狮子之间的冲突，通过观察和实验创造出Lion Lights系统，成功保护牲畜并减少对狮子的伤害，进而改善了当地人与野生动物的关系，促进了生态保护的故事。 60．细节理解题。根据第一段的“To protect their animals, farmers often use poisons. While these have been successful in protecting farmers’ livestock, their use has resulted in a sharp decline in the lion population, which stands at just 2,500 now. (为了保护他们的动物，农民经常使用毒药。虽然这些措施成功地保护了农民的牲畜，但它们的使用导致了狮子数量的急剧下降，目前狮子数量仅为2500头)”可知，使用毒药的问题威胁到了狮子的生存。故选A。 61．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Turere couldn’t bear to see lions harmed by humans when lions hunted cows, because he loved these creatures deeply. Determined to find a solution benefiting both local farmers and wildlife, Turere started experimenting. (Turere不忍心看到狮子在猎杀奶牛时受到人类的伤害，因为他深深地爱着这些动物。Turere决心找到一个既有利于当地农民又有利于野生动物的解决方案，于是重新开始了试验)”可知，他做实验是为了寻找农民和狮子和平共处的方法。故选D。 62．细节理解题。根据第三段的“This innovative solar-powered light system—which can also run on wind power—costs just $20.5 per unit, making it affordable and eco-friendly. (这种创新的太阳能照明系统也可以使用风能，每台仅需20.5美元，价格实惠，环保)”可知，狮子灯系统的特点是价格便宜且环保。故选C。 63．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Turere’s invention is not only protecting the livelihoods of local communities, it, is also changing the viewpoints of local communities on wild life. “Since the introduction of the Lion Lights system, there have been no predator-related incidents. As a result, local people no longer view wildlife as the enemy,” he notes. “This is great news for these wonderful animals as it means that local communities are more open to wildlife conservation.” (Turere的发明不仅保护了当地社区的生计，还改变了当地社区对野生生物的看法。“自从狮子灯系统引入以来，没有发生过与捕食者有关的事件。因此，当地人不再将野生动物视为敌人。这对这些神奇的动物来说是个好消息，因为这意味着当地社区对野生动物保护更加开放。”)”可推知，本段主要是为了介绍Turere的发明对于野生动物保护的贡献。故选D。 （十九） （23-24高二下·辽宁省东北育才学校科学高中部·期中）What is a GPA? A GPA, or Grade Point Average, typically ranging from one to four, is a number reflecting your course performance on average. It’s used by universities to determine whether students meet academic standards and by students to enhance job prospects or secure admission into post-graduate programs. How to calculate a GPA? ● Determine the letter grade and the number of credit hours for each course you take in a term; ● Translate the letter grade to grade points using your school’s grading system; ● Multiply the grade points by the credit hours for that course; ● Add up all the credit hours for the courses; ● Divide the total number of grade points by the total credit hours and you get the GPA．                       Example: Academic Transcript of Jane Smith            Winter 2023 Courses Letter Grade Grade points Credit hours Total points GPA Creative Writing A+ 4.0 3 12 - Psychology A- 3.7 3 11.1 - History B+ 3.3 3 9.9 - Computer Science F 0.0 2 0 - Total - - 11 33 What are the consequences of failing college courses? ● Every failing grade (F) significantly impacts your GPA for that academic year, limiting clubs, organizations and program choices, as competitive programs require top GPAs. ● Most financial aid programs require a specific GPA．A sharp drop in GPA due to several course failures may lead to withdrawal from financial aid programs, unless you retake the courses and pass. ● For college athletes on sports scholarships, failing courses repeatedly can lead to losing scholarships and team sports. ● Failing multiple courses can result in school removal and affect future applications. 64．Where is this text probably taken from? A．An academic course guide. B．A campus job fair poster. C．A graduate application form. D．An athletic team schedule. 65．What is Jane Smith’s GPA this term? A．3.3. B．3.0. C．2.8. D．1.0. 66．What would be a result if you get one F in college? A．School removal. B．Loss of financial aid. C．Choice limitation. D．Disqualification in sports. 【答案】64．A 65．B 66．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了平均学分绩点（GPA）的概念、计算方式和大学课程不及格的后果。 64．推理判断题。根据文章中的“What is a GPA?(什么是平均学分绩点？)”“How to calculate a GPA?(如何计算平均学分绩点？)”“What are the consequences of failing college courses?(大学课程不及格的后果是什么？)”以及全文内容可知，这篇文章介绍了大学用来确定学生是否达到学术标准的评价准则——GPA，并介绍了GPA的计算方法及课程不及格的后果，应该选自学术课程指南。故选A。 65．细节理解题。根据“How to calculate a GPA?”下面的“Divide the total number of grade points by the total credit hours and you get the GPA.(把总分除以总学时，你就得到了平均绩点。)”并结合表格内容可知，Jane Smith的所有课程中，总分是33，总学时是11，33÷11=3，所以她的GPA是3。故选B。 66．细节理解题。根据“What are the consequences of failing college courses?”下面的“Every failing grade (F) significantly impacts your GPA for that academic year, limiting clubs, organizations and program choices, as competitive programs require top GPAs.(每一个不及格的分数（F）都会显著影响你在该学年的GPA，限制俱乐部、组织和项目选择，因为竞争性项目需要顶尖的GPA。)”可知，如果你在大学得了一个F的打分，你的选择将会受限制。故选C。 （二十） （23-24高二下·辽宁省七校协作体·期中）On the day he almost died, Kimbal Musk had food on the brain. The Internet startup talent and restaurateur had just arrived in Jackson Hole from a conference where chef Jamie Oliver had spoken about the benefits of healthy eating. This was something Musk thought about a lot — how he might make a difference to the food industry — but beyond expanding his farm-to-table movement along with his restaurant, Musk hadn’t yet broken the code. Then he went sailing down a snowy slope (坡) and fell over, breaking his neck. The left side of his body was paralyzed. Musk eventually made a full recovery, but it involved spending two months on his back, which gave him plenty of time to come up with a plan. Since then, he has launched an initiative to put “learning gardens” in public schools across America; attracted Generation Z to the farming profession by changing shipping containers into high-tech, data-driven, year-round farms; and this year, is kicking off a new campaign to create one million at-home gardens. Aimed at reaching low-income families, the Million Gardens Movement was inspired by the pandemic, as both a desire to feel more connected to nature and food insecurity have been at the forefront of so many people’s lives. “We were getting a lot of inquiries about gardening from people that had never gardened before,” says Musk. “People were looking to garden for a bunch of reasons: to supplement their budget, to improve the nutritional quality of their diets, or just to cure the boredom that came with the lockdown.” The program offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors, and will be distributed through schools that Musk’s non-profit, Big Green, has already partnered with. It also offers free courses on how to get the garden growing and fresh seeds and materials for the changing growing seasons. “I grew up in the projects when I was young, in what we now call food deserts,” says EVE, one of the many celebrities who have teamed up with the organization to encourage people to pick up a free garden. “What I love about this is that it’s not difficult. We are all able to grow something.” 67．What inspired Musk to make a difference to food industry? A．A skiing accident. B．Jamie Oliver’s lecture. C．The pandemic. D．The Million Gardens movement. 68．What does the Million Gardens Movement focus on? A．Advocating people to value nature. B．Providing free food for low-income farming. C．Launching “learning gardens”across America. D．Educating new gardens to grow their own food. 69．Which of the following can best describe Musk? A．confident B．stubborn C．charitable D．ambitious 70．Why is EVE taken as an example? A．To encourage people to start a free garden. B．To introduce his experience in a food desert. C．To share free courses on getting garden growing. D．To clarify the reason why he loves growing something. 【答案】67．B 68．D 69．C 70．A 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Musk在收到Jamie Oliver的演讲启发后，创立百万家庭花园，鼓励和教授人们种植自己的食物，来让自己的食物更健康。 67．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The Internet startup talent and restaurateur had just arrived in Jackson Hole from a conference where chef Jamie Oliver had spoken about the benefits of healthy eating. This was something Musk thought about a lot — how he might make a difference to the food industry(这位互联网创业天才和餐厅老板刚刚参加完一个会议到达Jackson Hole，会上主厨Jamie Oliver谈到了健康饮食的好处。这让Musk想了很多——他应该怎样才能对食品行业做出改变。)”可知，Musk在参加完Jamie Oliver的演讲之后开始考虑对食品行业做出改变，即是受到了演讲的启发，故选B。 68．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Aimed at reaching low- income families, the Million Gardens Movement was inspired by the pandemic, as both a desire to feel more connected to nature and food insecurity have been at the forefront of so many people’s lives. “We were getting a lot of inquiries about gardening from people that had never gardened before,” says Musk.(旨在惠及低收入家庭的百万花园运动受到了疫情的启发，因为人们渴望与自然建立更紧密的联系，粮食不安全一直是许多人生活的首要问题。Musk说道：‘我们收到很多从未园艺过的人关于园艺的询问。’)”以及最后一段中“The program offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors, and will be distributed through schools that Musk’s non-profit, Big Green, has already partnered with. It also offers free courses on how to get the garden growing and fresh seeds and materials for the changing growing seasons.(该项目提供免费的园艺工具包，可以在室内或室外种植，并将通过马斯克的非营利组织‘大绿色（Big Green）’已经合作的学校分发。它还提供免费的课程，教你如何让花园生长，以及如何为不断变化的生长季节提供新鲜的种子和材料。)”可知渴望与自然的联系和粮食安全问题是人们咨询百万花园运动的主要原因，而百万花园重点是教新学习园艺的人种植出自己吃的食物，使人们吃的食物更健康，并增加人与自然之间的联系。故选D。 69．推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Aimed at reaching low- income families(旨在惠及低收入家庭)”、文章最后一段“The program offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors(项目提供了可以在室内或室外种植的免费园艺套件)”和“It also offers free courses(它也提供了免费的课程)”可推知，Musk是富有慈善意识的，故选C。 70．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““I grew up in the projects when I was young, in what we now call food deserts,” says EVE, one of the many celebrities who have teamed up with the organization to encourage people to pick up a free garden. “What I love about this is that it’s not difficult. We are all able to grow something.”(‘我小时候在这些项目中长大，我们现在称之为食物沙漠’，EVE说道，她是众多名人之一，与该组织合作，鼓励人们挑选一个免费的花园。‘我喜欢这个的原因是它并不难，我们都能种点东西。’)”可知，最后一段用EVE作为例子是为了鼓励人们开办免费的花园，故选A。 1 / 37 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题01 阅读理解20篇（应用文&记叙文） 考查范围：主题、语篇范围 题号 难度 知识点 阅读理解AB篇 1 较易 信息技术 ,应用文 2 适中 发明与创造 ,记叙文,语意转化,逻辑推理,段落大意 3 较易 广告/布告,应用文 4 适中 记叙文,个人经历,生活故事 5 适中 食物与饮料 ,应用文 6 适中 音乐与舞蹈,记叙文,个人经历 7 较易 信息技术 ,应用文 8 适中 记叙文,生活故事 9 适中 广告/布告,电影与戏剧,应用文 10 适中 说明文,体育名人 11 较易 广告/布告,旅游观光,应用文 12 较易 体育健身 ,旅游观光,应用文 13 较难 记叙文,科学家,励志故事 14 较易 广告/布告,周边环境与场所,应用文 15 适中 哲理感悟,日常生活 ,记叙文 16 适中 旅游观光,应用文 17 适中 中国文化与节日,新闻报道 18 适中 人与动植物,记叙文 19 适中 学习,应用文 20 适中 说明文,善行义举（个人） （一） （23-24高二下·辽宁省辽中区职业教育中心普高班·期中）Best Apps to Help Kids Learn to ReadInteractive Alphabet ABCs Your little one will sing, trace, and type his way to becoming a reader with this interactive app. Explore mode allows your child to discover letters and sounds at his own pace. Sing mode will have him singing the alphabet with 26 dancing robots, and trace mode includes letters, words, custom words, and left-handed support. Ages: 1-5  Price: $2.99Endless Alphabet This educational app focuses on letter recognition, sounds, and vocabulary building. Each word your child is given features a puzzle with talking letters, and a short animation(动画) illustrating the definition. The cute monsters that are featured are an added bonus. Ages: 2-5 Price: $6.99Learn with Homer Based on Harvard and Stanford research, Learn with Homer offers personalized reading instruction to help ready children for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. It helps kids learn to read by progressively covering over 50 reading skills, including phonics, pronunciation, upper- and lowercase letter recognition and more. Ages: 3-6   Price: FreeNoodle Words Has your child ever made the word "spin" actually spin, or the word "jump" actually jump? The Noodle Bugs display the word meanings of each of the words in the app through animated funny behaviors and your child can interact with the words by using the iPad’s touch screen. Ages: 4-7  Price: $2.99 1．What’s special about Interactive Alphabet ABCs? A．It has separate modes. B．It is only for left-handed users. C．It is adapted for kids of all ages. D．It is aimed to practice kids’ reading skills. 2．What do Endless Alphabet and Noodle Words have in common? A．They both provide puzzles . B．They both have insert animation. C．They both stress the importance of reading. D．They both focus on learning the basic alphabet. 3．Which APP favors the kids from rather low-income families? A．Endless Alphabet. B．Learn with Homer. C．Noodle Words. D．Interactive Alphabet ABCs. （二） （23-24高二下·辽宁省辽中区职业教育中心普高班·期中）Twelve-year-old Lydia Denton was recently named the winner of CITGO's Fueling Education Student Challenge, where she earned $20,000 after creating the Beat the Heat Car Seat, which is a portable device placed in the car seat that not only senses weight over five pounds but monitors temperature when the baby is in the seat. The soon-to-be seventh grader says she became inspired to make the invention after watching the news that babies were being left in hot cars, often by accident.“At first, I thought about raising money for the families, but that wouldn't fix the problem: I wanted to invent something that could prevent the deaths from happening.” Lydia's device is started when it senses the weight of the child and the temperature setting reaches over 100 F (38℃). At that point, an alarm goes off and a warning is sent via SMS to the parents. If the parents don't reset the device within 60 seconds, a built-in GPS chip sends a message to local authorities with the vehicle's location. After many rounds of testing with her local 911, Lydia is proud to say that Beat the Heat Car Seat is a success. Though many newer vehicles come with warning systems and smart seat systems, Lydia's goal was to create a device that would reach more people and that could also transfer from car seat to car seat as the child grew. She decided to use her prize money to continue making improvements on the device, which would sell for only about $40. Lydia is now working with an instructor who is helping her with production and teaching her about business. Lydia hopes that her work will inspire more kids of her age to make their ideas come true. “Don't think that you have to accept things in the world. If there is something that bothers you, think of ways to make it better!” 4．Why did Lydia make the invention? A．To win 20,000-dollar prize. B．To raise money for unlucky families. C．To help stop babies dying in hot cars. D．To guarantee babies' safety in a car crash. 5．What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the device? A．How it works. B．What it consists of. C．Why it raises the alarm. D．How parents respond to it. 6．How will Lydia's future device differ from other smart seat systems? A．It will be much stronger. B．It will be more affordable. C．It will be less problematic. D．It will be more effective on older kids. 7．What can we learn from Lydia's story? A．No competition, no progress. B．It's never too late to go into business. C．One should be open to any suggestion. D．Creative thinking is the key to success. （三） （23-24高二下·辽宁省鞍山市·期中）Registration for Summer Camp 2024 Summer Day Camps offer an experience that is sure to keep your child aged 5—12 having fun all summer long. Each week of camp is uniquely themed to add some fun and excitement to the mix. Every week will contain additional activities that correspond to the theme. Prehistoric Times June 19—June 23 Spend a week exploring the time of dinosaurs. Be ready to share your favorite dinosaurs and learn more about what the world was like when these giant reptiles (爬行动物) walked the Earth. Mad Science June 26—June 30 Put on your lab coat and get ready for a week of science! There are so many experiments to do, new things to learn and other scientist campers to meet! The Wonderful World of Disney July 3—July 7 Once upon a time, there lived a group of campers who experienced “A Whole NewWorld”. Because “When You Wish Upon a Star”, you’ll be back at camp “For the First Time in Forever”! “Be Our Guest” as we celebrate your favorite fairy tale characters. Splash TACULAR July 10—July 14 Campers will experience a week of pirates, mermaids and other sea creatures. We will explore all things under the sea and create an ocean of memories. TO REGISTER *Children must have completed kindergarten to register. *Registration ends ten days prior to the start of each camp week. *Summer Day Camps’ weekly charges will be drafted in full ten days prior to the start of each camp week. 8．Who is the advertisement intended for? A．Parents of pupils. B．Preschool children. C．Teachers in primary schools. D．Senior high school students. 9．Which best suits a kid interested in sea creatures? A．Mad Science. B．Prehistoric Times. C．Splash TACULAR. D．The Wonderful World of Disney. 10．When can one start to register for Mad Science? A．On June 16. B．On June 18. C．On June 20. D．On June 26. （四） （23-24高二下·辽宁省鞍山市·期中）After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, began taking walking holidays in Switzerland. In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders (滑翔伞运动员) launch themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the earth."Some day I’d love to do that," Thompson told Kenneth. But there was always so much to do in Interlaken. Besides, Thompson didn’t know if Kenneth would have enjoyed it. "He was not so keen on heights as I was," she said. So she continued to watch the gliders take fight and land. Kenneth died in 2005. Eleven years later, Thompson finally took to the skies herself, in a para glider at the age of 80. Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels free. Thompson did her second paraglide when she turned 85, and raised nearly 2,000 for a local charity. Before leaving Interlaken after her second fight, Thompson asked the organizers about the age limit for para gliding. They said: “Any age, as long as you’re fit.” Thompson, now 86, plans her third flight for when she is 90. Thompson grew up living above her parents shop in Belfast. At 18, she helped in the shop while studying for her music diplomas (文凭) in Stranmillis, south Belfast. She started to teach piano to local children, and at the height of her teaching she gave 70 lessons a week. She still has 15 pupils on her books. “Over the years I’ve had so many that I’m teaching their children now.” Is she scared of getting older? “Fear? No. People say: ‘Isn’t getting old awful? I say: No. You are free to do more of the things that you want to do.” “People might worry about falling, it being the end of them. But that doesn’t bother me at all. When it’s your time, it’s your time. No matter where you are.” Thompson added. 11．What inspired Thompson to try para gliding at the age of 80? A．Her long-held curiosity toward it. B．Her husband’s encouragement. C．Her love for nature and adventure. D．Her wish to overcome her fear of heights. 12．How did Thompson feel during her first paraglide? A．Nervous. B．Surprised. C．Free. D．Uncomfortable. 13．What does Thompson think of aging? A．It inspires her to reach new heights. B．It is an opportunity for more freedom. C．It doesn’t make any difference to her. D．It limits her ability to do what she wants. 14．How does Thompson view the risks brought by para gliding? A．They prevent her from enjoying paragliding. B．They add to the excitement of paragliding. C．She believes they don’t exist. D．She accepts whatever may happen. （五） （23-24高二下·辽宁省朝阳市建平县实验中学·期中） World’s Best Spicy Foods When it comes to the world’s best spicy dishes, we have some of the world’s hottest peppers to thank. The following spicy dishes from around the world bring the heat in the most delicious way. Piri piri chicken, Mozambique The Portuguese introduced this spicy dish into Mozambique as far back as the 15th century, when they mixed African peppers with European ingredients. And it’s the red pepper that brings the spiciness to this complex, layered and delicious dish. The dish is also popular in Namibia and South Africa. Sichuan hot pot, China The joy of this dish is not only the delightful warming ingredients of the Sichuan peppercorns, but the fact that you can cook exactly what you like in the spicy soup. Duck, seafood, chicken, pork, lamb and seasonal vegetables are all fair game for throwing into the pot to boil in a soup made with Sichuan peppercorns and dried Sichuan peppers. Som tam, Thailand From northeastern Thailand, this fresh and spicy salad is a main dish at Thai restaurants around the world. Som tam turns to green papaya(木瓜) for its main ingredient. The papaya is then put with long beans or green beans and a mix of flavorful Asian essentials that include dried shrimp(虾) and fish sauce among other ingredients. Thai peppers give the salad its necessary kick.Aguachile, Mexico This raw marinated(腌制) shrimp dish from the western Mexico tastes as good as it looks. Tiny but powerful peppers, grown throughout Mexico, make the spicy magic happen in the aguachile, which means “pepper water” . Marinate the raw shrimp with ingredients including lime(酸橙) juice, red onion and cucumber and enjoy with fried corn pancakes. 15．How does piri piri chicken differ from the other three foods? A．It goes with vegetables. B．It uses a variety of ingredients. C．It is flavored with red peppers. D．It originated in another country. 16．Which dish gives you the freedom to choose the main ingredients? A．Piri piri chicken, Mozambique. B．Sichuan hot pot, China. C．Som tam, Thailand. D．Aguachile, Mexico. 17．What do som tam and aguachile have in common? A．They are raw foods. B．They have a long history. C．They are served with pancakes. D．Shrimp is their main ingredient. （六） （23-24高二下·辽宁省朝阳市建平县实验中学·期中）As vast fields surrounding Beijing and Shanghai transformed into towering skyscrapers, and old bicycles gave way to motor vehicles, the essence of music communication remained unchanged over these shifts. “I’ll never forget that I’ve never seen so many bicycles in my life,” Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Davyd Booth said, recalling his first tour in China 50 years ago. “Everyone rode a bicycle. There were literally hundreds, thousands.”   This month, 14 musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra, including Booth, are returning to China, with performances scheduled in Beijing, Tianjin, Suzhou and Shanghai. The tour marks the 50th anniversary(周年纪念日) of their first visit in the 1970s, celebrating the unique friendship between China and the United States. Over the years, the orchestra(管弦乐团) has strengthened connections across China, with concerts and residencies that facilitate meaningful people-to-people interactions. Booth said the 1973 tour was his first international trip with the orchestra. He considered himself lucky to have been part of the tour. He had just auditioned(试演) and got accepted into the orchestra that year. His official start date was scheduled after the orchestra’s return from China, but Booth received a call from the personnel manager informing him that someone had fallen ill. He then took the place and went to China. “I was incredibly thrilled! Then, after I hung up, I realized I didn’t even have a passport,” Booth said. However, he got his passport and visa in just three days, thanks to the strong support from both countries. With his violin in tow, Booth joined the team on the 15-hour flight to China. In addition to some regular compositions, the Philadelphia Orchestra also played the Yellow River Concerto, one of the most popular piano concertos in China even today. The Philadelphia Orchestra cooperated on this ensemble (合奏) with a Chinese pianist, marking the earliest ties between the US and China in music. After the concert, the team was hanging around on the streets, Booth said. It was a fun experience even though people did not know how to talk to locals because of language barriers, he said. “You can communicate a lot by smiling, and it worked out very, very well,” he added. 18．What is the passage generally about? A．US artists will give live performances. B．Booth recalled his first visit to China. C．Great changes have occurred in China. D．China and the US are living in peace. 19．What do you know from paragraph 3? A．The orchestra is popular in America. B．Music performances happen a lot in China. C．Music communication remains active. D．Booth has come to China for the 50th time. 20．Booth meant that his getting the chance to come to China in 1973 was just a(an)______. A．magic B．mistake C．luxury D．accident 21．What is the role music plays based on the passage? A．It serves to build bridge. B．It stimulates people’s interest. C．It contributes to equality. D．It removes barriers to harmony. （七） （23-24高二下·辽宁省沈阳市重点高中联合体·期中） Cultural WebsitesAncient Greece This is a guide with rich information and pictures to Ancient Greece, covering art, architecture, politics, Olympics, geography, history and other topics. The photo gallery with bird’s-eye images of Greek art is of note. Contents include maps, biographies and related links, though little in the way of engaging multimedia. The website last updated in 2008, and some links are broken. Getty Getty, an online museum, focuses on the visual arts and serves both general audiences and specialized professionals. Its Research Library is accessible to both on-site and far-away users. The Explore Art part permits you to look through many of the works of art on show. You can also view present or past exhibitions. There are also topics for discussion on many sides of art and art history. Library of Congress The website contains main source materials connecting to the history and culture of the United States. It offers more than 7 million digital artworks from more than 100 historical collections. You can select collections to search and explore teaching and learning ideas with American memory. Internet History Sourcebooks Project The website is wonderful collections of public area and copy-permitted historical texts for educational use. With pages designed specifically to help teachers and students, it contains hundreds of well-organized sources and also includes links to visual and hearing materials, as art and archeology play an important role in the study of ancient history. 22．How is Ancient Greece different from other websites? A．It covers art. B．Its renewal is suspended. C．Its topics include history. D．It contains historical culture. 23．What can visitors do in the Explore Art part of Getty? A．View artworks on display. B．Purchase art pieces online. C．Serve the Research Library. D．Join the scientific discussion. 24．What do the last two websites have in common? A．They focus on ancient science. B．They provide teaching materials. C．They deal with American issues. D．They have several hundred pages. （八） （23-24高二下·辽宁省沈阳市重点高中联合体·期中）John Nelson, 92, grew up in Michigan and volunteered for the army in 1945. The 18-year-old managed to get accepted, despite being colourblind. He landed on the island of Iwo Jima in the first days of the American attack to take the island from the Japanese. Nelson fought day and night for 10 days before receiving a serious wound to his right arm. The other seven men in his squadron (中队) all died. American losses included 5,900 dead and 17,400 wounded. Nelson saw the American flag being raised on Mount Suribachi after the island was taken by the American forces. The arm would continue to trouble him the rest of his life. Suffering from anxiety and flashbacks, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (创伤后应激障碍). Al Elders was a Grandville farm boy. He joined the Navy and was stationed on Guam when the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and 9,1945, basically ended the war with Japan. War often develops lasting friendships. But for the two World War II veterans (老兵) living at Sunset Manor in Jenison, their friendship didn’t begin until about a year and a half ago. One day, Elders noticed a man sitting at a cafeteria in the Sunset Village, and that was Nelson. Seeing his Marine cap, Elders thought they would have something to talk about. And they did. The war in the Pacific is a common bond. The two men later worked together to serve other residents at Sunset Manor. John began detailing cars during good weather and cleaning walkers in winter. Elders became his advertising manager. They donated most of their income to the Wounded Warrior project. John is less mobile now and is in care at Sunset. Elders continues to visit and to encourage his friend. A friend of Elders’ who traveled to Iwo Jima brought back a jar filled with sand from the rock y island. Elders sent the gift, along with his own wartime collections, to the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park. 25．What do we know about John Nelson? A．His hometown was ruined by the war. B．He joined the army through strict tests. C．He joined the army with his good friend. D．He was physically and mentally injured in the war. 26．Why did Nelson and Elders develop a friendship? A．They had the same interest. B．They both felt sad and lonely. C．They studied in the same school. D．They shared a common war experience. 27．We can learn that the two friends ________ from Paragraph 5. A．were devoted to contributing to the society B．started a successful business C．visited Iwo Jima together after the war D．supported young people to join the army 28．What does the text mainly talk about? A．How people tried to survive the war. B．The meaning of peace for ordinary people. C．Two old soldiers’ life experiences and friendship. D．Two old soldiers’ touching friendship during wartime. （九） （23-24高二下·辽宁省沈阳市郊联体·期中）Movies to Enjoy Eating Animals The 2018 documentary Eating Animals, based on the book by Jonathan Safran Foer published in 2009, tells us that factory farming is bad, and that most Americans don’t realize just how bad. Still, this isn’t a feel-guilty film. There’s plenty of hope as director Christopher Quinn shows farmers who are still using practices that do not, for example, force chickens to live their short lives in a dark building while covered in their own poop (大便). Will the film cause you to go vegan (素食主义者)? Eh, burgers are really tasty. But it will make you think about what it is that you’re putting in your mouth and maybe inspire you to head for the farmers’ market to see what a chicken that lived a happy life tastes like. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, Washington, D．C．; opens on Oct. 15 (Mon.),  $10-$12.50. Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, MD．; opens on Oct. 15(Mon.),  $9.50-$12.50. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia Sometimes it’s enjoyable to see what everyone else has been seeing. It helps with dinner party  conversation. Sometimes, though, it’s fun to see something really different. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia is a 2009 documentary about the only two surviving performers of Armenian tightrope dancing, 76 and 77 at the time of the film, and their desperate efforts to pass on the traditional art form to the only student of tightrope dancing left in the land, a 16- year-old orphan boy. Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington D．C．;  Oct. 15 (Mon.),8p.m., free. Family Movie Series The Old Greenbelt Theatre is here to help quiet the endless “ I’m bored “ at the weekend. Every Sunday at l p.m., you can take the kids to see a family-friendly film for free, including Despicable Me 3 and Paddington 2. Just have fun! The Old Greenbelt Theatre, 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD．;Sundays through Dec.30,1p.m.,free. 29．Which statement about Eating Animals is TRUE? A．It’s directed by Jonathan Safran Foer. B．It’s a feel-guilty story about the bad factory farming. C．It may cause many more Americans to go vegan. D．It can help raise people’s awareness of food. 30．What could someone who wants to enjoy a film for free on October 15 choose? A．Eating Animals. B．The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia. C．Despicable Me 3. D．Paddington 2. 31．Where should she go if a woman wants to spend a happy weekend with her children? A．Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema B．Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater. C．555 11th St. NW,Washington, D．C． D．129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD． （十） （23-24高二下·辽宁省沈阳市郊联体·期中）Twenty-five years ago, Florence Griffith Joyner, known as “Flo-Jo” died in her sleep, leaving behind a legacy that combined style and speed in the world of track and field. She was celebrated for her remarkable achievements, particularly during the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. During the Olympic qualifiers in 1988, Flo-Jo broke the 100-meter world record with an amazing time of 10.49 seconds. She continued to amaze the world by breaking the 200-meter world record in the same Olympics, crossing the finish line in 21.34 seconds with her iconic style, including long painted nails and colorful one-legged running suits. Griffith Joyner’s success extended beyond the track. She won two more gold medals at the Seoul Olympics, in the 100 meters and the 4×100-meter relay events, making her an international star. She landed endorsement (代言) deals in Japan, and appeared in American television shows like “Santa Barbara” and “227”. And there was even had a doll modeled after her by LJN Toys. However, Flo-Jo’s Olympic achievements were not without controversy. In 1989, former American track athlete Darrell Robinson alleged (指称) that Griffith Joyner provided him with money to purchase growth hormones. She strongly denied these accusations, and despite persistent rumors, she never tested positive for any banned substances during her career. The International Olympic Committee’s medical commission conducted strict drug testing on Flo-Jo during the 1988 Olympics, and she consistently tested negative. She faced questions about the allegations throughout her career but maintained her innocence. In 1989, just five months after her great success in Seoul, Griffith Joyner announced her retirement from track, explaining that she couldn’t give her all to training as she used to. She transitioned into motherhood, pursued a career in fashion design, and designed NBA uniforms for the Indiana Pacers in 1990. Flo-Jo’s legacy endures, as she revolutionized women’s sprinting with her exceptional speed and unique fashion sense. Florence Griffith Joyner remains an iconic figure in the world of sports, remembered for her incredible talent, groundbreaking achievements, and unapologetic style. 32．What do we know about Griffith Joyner according to the passage? A．She passed away in America in 1989. B．She benefited a lot from her running suits. C．She pursued a career in fashion before her success. D．She was very impressive at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. 33．Which word can best describe Griffith Joyner’s athletic career? A．Unexpected. B．Splendid. C．Struggling. D．Rewarding. 34．What contributed to Griffith Joyner’s retirement? A．Public false accusations. B．Her health problems. C．Her shift in life priorities. D．Persuasion from her family. 35．In which column of a newspaper can we most probably read this text? A．History. B．Culture. C．Science. D．Entertainment. （十一） （23-24高二下·辽宁省朝阳市建平县高级中学·期中）In Paris, you only need to see the Louvre, right? Wrong! There’s so much more to see in one of the world’s greatest cities for arts and culture! In this article, discover the best museums to visit in Paris. Louis Vuitton Foundation The architecture of this building alone makes a visit worth it. The building was designed by famous architect Frenk Gehry. There are works of art by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellsworth Kelly, Olafur Eliasson, Gilbert & George, Jeff Koons, and many others. The admission ticket costs€16. Hours: Mon-Sat, 10:00 am — 6:00 pm (closed Sundays) Paris Museum of Modern Art The museum has a few huge works of art and a ton of other eye-catchers. It is technically free to visit, but they ask for a non-mandatory (非强制性的) donation of €5 to see the permanent artworks. Hours: Tues — Sun, 10:00 am — 6:00 pm (closed Mondays) Musée National Picasso-Paris The museum is home to thousands of Picasso works. Unlike the Rodin Museum, which contains works from many artists, the Picasso Museum keeps its collection closely tied to the master. The admission ticket costs€14. Hours: Tues — Fri,10:00 am — 6:30 pm; Sat and Sun, 9:30 am — 6:00 pm (closed Mondays) Musée Marmottan Monet Similar to the Picasso Museum, the Monet Museum is mostly about Monet. The museum is only what it is today thanks to Michel Monet’s famous donation of his father’s remaining works of art. Admissions will run you from€9 to€14. Hours: Tues — Sun,10:00 am — 6:00 pm, late nights on Thursdays until 9:00 pm (closed Mondays). 36．Who was the designer of Louis Vuitton Foundation? A．Frenk Gehry. B．Ellsworth Kelly. C．Olafur Eliasson. D．Jeff Koons. 37．How much do a couple have to pay to enter Musée National Picasso-Paris? A．€10. B．€18. C．€28. D．€32. 38．When can you enter Musée Marmottan Monet? A．At 6:00 pm on Monday. B．At 9:30 am on Thursday. C．At 10:00 pm on Saturday. D．At 10:00 am on Sunday. （十二） （23-24高二下·辽宁省实验中学·期中）Readers’ Favorite Running Routes Paul Ghent, Belgium I love running in Ghent. It is completely flat, so encouraging for beginners and people aiming for personal bests. There is a rowing lake with a 5km track. This connects with a nature reserve on an 8km loop. If that isn’t enough, there is another nature reserve, full of birds and canals surrounded by a 10km loop. I will be running my first marathon in Ghent in March 2022. Anyone? Jennifer Nice, France In Nice Provence, I really enjoyed joining the local joggers running along what is one of the most beautiful streets in the world—the Promenade des Anglais. You have the fresh salty sea breezes filling your lungs, the sun shining on the waves of the sea, and the beautiful buildings standing along the running route. Feel free to grab some fresh shellfish and a glass of wine on the beach as a reward. Lisa Offa, UK The Offa’s Dyke path, which runs from Prestatyn to Chepstow, provides stunning scenery and is just perfect to focus on the run. The sections of the route I like the most include the slopes (坡地) of Moel Famau and the section from Llangollen to Bodfari, where there is an excellent pub (The Dinorben Arms) to refuel in comfort. Perfect. Richard Protaras, Cyprus My favorite route is in Protaras, Cyprus. There is a path that runs from Fig Tree bay to Polyxenia beach and you have wonderful views of the bays and beaches while running. The amazing clear seas and sandy beaches make it very pleasant. The best time to go is early morning when the sun isn’t blazing and the paths aren’t too busy with holidaymakers. 39．Which route best suits people who enjoy nature reserves? A．Nice, France. B．Offa, UK. C．Ghent, Belgium. D．Protaras, Cyprus. 40．What do the routes shared by Jennifer and Richard have in common? A．They have beautiful streets. B．They have lovely sea views. C．They are famous for seafood. D．They are fit for morning runners. 41．Where can the text be found? A．In a science paper. B．In a history novel. C．In a sports magazine. D．In a geography textbook. （十三） （23-24高二下·辽宁省实验中学·期中）An 89-year-old man, Manfred Steiner, has reached a goal he spent 20 years working toward and nearly a lifetime thinking about: earning his Ph. D．And now he is a physicist Steiner values this degree because it is what he always wanted and because he overcame health problems that could have affected his studies. “But I made it, and this was the most satisfactory point in my life, to finish it,” he said. When he was young, Steiner wanted to become a physicist after reading about Albert Einstein. But his mother and uncle persuaded him that studying medicine would be a better choice. He earned his medical degree in 1955 and moved to the US soon after. Steiner studied hematology（血液学）at Tufts University and biochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He became a full professor and led the hematology department at Browns’ medical school from 1985 to 1994. Steiner helped establish a research program in hematology at the University of North Carolina. He directed that program until he retired from medicine in 2000. Steiner found medical research pleasing, but it was not quite the same as his interest in physics. “It was something like a wish that was never fulfilled, that always stuck in the back of my head,” he said. At age 70, he started taking undergraduate classes. Physics professor Brad Marston was surprised when Steiner entered his quantum mechanics class. But he became Steiner’s adviser for his dissertation（学位论文）after realizing how serious Steiner was about the subject and how hard he worked. “He has written many papers in medical science, more papers than I’ve written in physics,” Marston said. “One thing that’s really true about Manfred is that he perseveres.” After the university published a story about Steiner on its website, people across the US contacted him to ask for advice on how to go after their dreams later in life. His advice is: Do what you love to do. 42．Why did Steiner value his degree in physics? A．Because it solved his health problems. B．Because it was his long-pursued dream. C．Because it met his mother’s expectation. D．Because it was inspired by Albert Einstein. 43．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Steiner’s contributions to teaching. B．Steiner’s researches after retirement. C．Steiner’s achievements in hematology. D．Steiner’s performances at Tufts University. 44．What impressed Professor Marston most about Steiner? A．His taking undergraduate classes at 70. B．His writing more papers in physics. C．His sticking to becoming a physicist. D．His being a role model for Americans. 45．Which of the following can best describe Steiner? A．Active and open-minded. B．Enthusiastic and easy-going. C．Intelligent and warm-hearted. D．Perseverant and hard-working. （十四） （23-24高二下·辽宁省部分学校·期中）Interlibrary Loan is the service that the Osterhout Free Library offers for free to our patrons (顾客). You can use Interlibrary Loan to borrow an item (books, DVDs, music CDs, etc.) from within the continental 48 states if it is unavailable in the Luzerne County Library System.How to request an Interlibrary Loan item ·To request an Interlibrary Loan item, you must either call the Osterhout Free Library, or come to our Information Services Desk. ·You must know exactly what item(s) you would like. We do not accept requests for general topics, for instance, “I would like books on antique cars.” ·Be sure to check the Luzerne County Library System’s catalog before asking Interlibrary Loan for an item. Interlibrary Loan Processing ·When a patron requests Interlibrary Loan items, they are allowed to request more than one item, but there is a maximum of 5 requests in the system per patron. ·When the item comes in, the patron will be contacted via phone to ask him/her to pick it up. If the item is not able to be obtained, the patron will be notified via e-mail. ·If you wish to renew your Interlibrary Loan item, you must call us at least one week before the due date. Interlibrary Loan Penalties (处罚) ·Interlibrary Loan overdue fees are $0.50/day per item. ·The following actions will result in an additional $3.00 per item fine: (1)Returning an Interlibrary Loan item to any library other than the Osterhout Free Library. (2)Returning an Interlibrary Loa n item without the paperwork with the due date. 46．What is a must when you borrow a book from Interlibrary Loan? A．Renewing the book 3 days in advance. B．Specifying your desired book. C．Visiting the Osterhout Free Library. D．Giving priority to Interlibrary Loan. 47．What’s a privilege for patrons of the Osterhout Free Library? A．Being reminded of an unavailable item by e-mail. B．Borrowing at least 5 items at a time. C．Being given unlimited renewal of an item. D．Having a free delivery service. 48．How much fine will you pay for just an item’s delayed return for 2 weeks? A．$4. B．$6.5. C．$7. D．$3.5. （十五） （23-24高二下·辽宁省部分学校·期中）One early morning, I was cleaning the bathroom shower curtain and its liner (衬布) when it hit me. I had to clean a two-dollar plastic liner because I didn’t have a few extra dollars to buy a new one. I couldn’t believe it! Complaining wasn’t how I would start the day, especially when the sun was shining. To continue the day optimistically, I left the cleaning for my daily walk at the beach. Along the way through the down town area, something on the sidewalk caught my attention. I walked over and picked it up. It was a small paper bag with no markings, so it wasn’t possible to figure out who it belonged to. I assumed someone must have dropped it, perhaps while loading other bags into his/her car. I turned it over for any identification. No store name, but the brand marking on the front clearly specified it was a shower curtain liner! Speechless, I turned it over many times in my hands. Believe it or not, it was really an unopened shower curtain liner. I just happened to be the person who walked by and found it on the sidewalk. It took me a few minutes to decide what to do next, not wanting to claim something that wasn’t mine. If I brought it to the police station across the street, the police might just share a good laugh over a two-dollar shower curtain liner. I decided to keep it for myself. But I was still surprised because the worthless plastic liner that had needed cleaning inspired my complaint and an early morning walk had suddenly transformed itself into a gift on the sidewalk for me. How that moment brightened my day! At home, my focus was on myself, my anxieties, and my limits in being able to fix the problem. Once outside, I relaxed in the perspective of a much bigger picture. My personal complaint changed to thankfulness for the beauty that extended before my eyes in the form of a brand-new shower curtain liner, which matched perfectly with my bathroom! 49．What is the purpose of the author going for a walk on the beach? A．To seek a replacement for the liner. B．To start her day in an optimistic way. C．To get energetic for the day’s work. D．To get relaxed after the heavy cleaning. 50．What stopped the author from reporting the bag to the police? A．The curiosity of opening the bag. B．The urge to keep it to herself. C．The chance to find the owner. D．The fear of being laughed at. 51．Why did the author feel surprised? A．It was strange that a free liner should make her day. B．The worthless liner turned out a gift from friends. C．There was a special way for her financial support. D．A chance meeting gave her confidence in life. 52．What did the author try to convey in the last paragraph? A．Learn to be grateful. B．Fix the problem timely. C．Avoid complaints. D．Broaden your perspective. （十六） （23-24高二下·辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟·期中）Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. Amazon Rainforest Tour A short flight from Cusco takes you from the Andes into the Amazon rainforest. From there, you’ll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rainforest. Machu Picchu Tour This four-day walking tour will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city. Especially amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones. Cusco Tour Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets. Lake Titicaca Tour Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you spend a day driving along the new highway connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. There, a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days. Both the island and the Uros homes are made of water plants from the lake. So come and experience what Peru has to offer: everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries — old Spanish villages to deep rainforests, high mountains, and a beautiful coastline. 53．What is special about the Machu Picchu Tour? A．People can explore the rainforest with a local guide. B．People can stay with a local Uros family on an island. C．People can enjoy the plants and animals unique to the forest. D．People can know about the Incas’ dry stone method of building. 54．Which tour would you recommend to people who enjoy local Indian culture? A．Amazon Rainforest Tour. B．Machu Picchu Tour. C．Cusco Tour. D．Lake Titicaca Tour. 55．Where can you most probably read the passage? A．On a science website. B．In a travel brochure. C．In an environmental report. D．In a biology magazine. （十七） （23-24高二下·辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟·期中）Following a design shown on her cell phone, Ruan Xiyue, 35, quickly sketched a manned spacecraft on a gourd (葫芦), completing the first step of gourd sculpture, an intangible (非物质) cultural her it age of northwest China’s Gansu Province. Coming from a family engaged in gourd sculpture for almost 90 years in Lanzhou, Ruan is not satisfied with just perfecting her technique. Instead, the fourth-generation inheritor (继承人) aims to bring traditional craftsmanship closer to young people through marketing and sharing. Dating back over 1, 600 years, gourd sculpture was first developed as a decoration on people’s portable wine pots made of gourds. The pronunciation of “gourd” in Chinese, which resembles that of “luck and fortune”, partly explains its lasting popularity. For Ruan, the fragrance of gourds is the smell of home. Upon graduating from college, she started learning gourd sculpture from her mother, sitting for hours every day practicing calligraphy and painting, which she views as the essential training to become a qualified sculptor. Later, Ruan developed innovative products such as gourd mirrors and gourd necklaces to tap the market potential, believing they can help the craft reach more people. Her family opened a gourd sculpting studio in 2010, displaying their works as well as a history of the art. Ruan likes talking with visitors to the studio, and their interactions inspired her to launch a curriculum for people to experience the craft in 2016. According to Ruan, around 800 people attend the courses every year. Among them are students eager to learn something new, and young parents who bring their kids along to enjoy some lovely family time. “Many participants told me that our courses enable them to know more about the history of Lanzhou, and help make the city’s memories last longer,” said Ruan. Under Ruan’s influence, her mother is now live streaming on social media everyday sharing her stories of gourd sculpture with viewers across the country. “Sharing is inheriting,” said Ruan. “When we share our skills and knowledge with more people, the traditional culture will naturally be spread on a wider scale,” said Ruan. 56．What do we know about Ruan? A．She is a designer of manned spacecraft on a gourd. B．She took up gourd sculpture under the influence of her family. C．She first sculpted on a portable wine pot made of a gourd. D．She is good at teaching young people the craftsmanship. 57．Which words can be used to describe the curriculum? A．Inspiring and touching. B．New and memorable. C．Popular and enjoyable. D．Lovely and practical. 58．Which statement is the author likely to agree with? A．Spreading the gourd sculpture is to share the stories. B．Stories of gourd sculpture a reviewed across the world C．Live streaming on social media is the best way to share. D．Traditional culture will be spread wider through sharing. 59．What can be the best title of the text? A．Ruan Xiyue: an Inheritor of an Intangible Cultural Heritage. B．Gourd Sculpture: a Traditional Craft Popular with the Chinese. C．Social Media: a Useful Tool to Share Gourd Sculpture. D．Cultural Courses: an Approach to Learning Something New. （十八） （23-24高二下·辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟·期中）Kenya is home to Africa’s predators (捕食者), particularly lions, which frequently hunt farmers’ livestock (牲畜). To protect their animals, farmers often use poisons. While these have been successful in protecting farmers’ livestock, their use has resulted in a sharp decline in the lion population, which stands at just 2,500 now. At the age of nine, Turere was asked to care for his father’s cattle beside Nairobi National Park, one of Kenya’s most famous wilderness areas, where people frequently experienced conflicts with lions. Turere couldn’t bear to see lions harmed by humans when lions hunted cows, because he loved these creatures deeply. Determined to find a solution benefiting both local farmers and wildlife, Turere started experimenting. But no way worked at first. The only thing that worked later was when he wandered around the livestock pen with a torch in hand. The sight of him walking around at night with a light made the animals runaway. This inspired Turere to develop the Lion Lights system, a series of flashing LED lights strategically placed on the cattle fences to scare away predators. “The lights flash irregularly to trick lions into thinking that someone is walking around with a flashlight. Thanks to it, we went from losing three cows a week to none,” says Turere. This innovative solar-powered light system—which can also run on wind power—costs just $20.5 per unit, making it affordable and eco-friendly. Turere’s invention is not only protecting the livelihoods of local communities, it, is also changing the viewpoints of local communities on wild life. “Since the introduction of the Lion Lights system, there have been no predator-related incidents. As a result, local people no longer view wildlife as the enemy,” he notes. “This is great news for these wonderful animals as it means that local communities are more open to wildlife conservation.” 60．What is the problem with farmers using poisons in Kenya? A．It threatens the lion’s survival. B．It often harms their livestock. C．It arouses the public’s opposition. D．It damages the local environment. 61．Why did Turere perform the experiments? A．To take good care of his father’s cattle. B．To stop farmers from hunting lions. C．To protect the livestock from being killed. D．To find ways for farmers and lions to coexist. 62．What do we know about the Lion Lights System? A．It can keep domestic animals from running away. B．It works with all the lights on all the time. C．It’s inexpensive and environmentally friendly. D．Only three cows have been lost since it was used. 63．What does the author want to show in the last paragraph? A．Exploring the world is a must for children. B．Local communities have been preserving the wildlife. C．Protecting the livestock of local communities is the top priority. D．Turere’s invention contributed to wildlife conservation. （十九） （23-24高二下·辽宁省东北育才学校科学高中部·期中）What is a GPA? A GPA, or Grade Point Average, typically ranging from one to four, is a number reflecting your course performance on average. It’s used by universities to determine whether students meet academic standards and by students to enhance job prospects or secure admission into post-graduate programs. How to calculate a GPA? ● Determine the letter grade and the number of credit hours for each course you take in a term; ● Translate the letter grade to grade points using your school’s grading system; ● Multiply the grade points by the credit hours for that course; ● Add up all the credit hours for the courses; ● Divide the total number of grade points by the total credit hours and you get the GPA．                       Example: Academic Transcript of Jane Smith            Winter 2023 Courses Letter Grade Grade points Credit hours Total points GPA Creative Writing A+ 4.0 3 12 - Psychology A- 3.7 3 11.1 - History B+ 3.3 3 9.9 - Computer Science F 0.0 2 0 - Total - - 11 33 What are the consequences of failing college courses? ● Every failing grade (F) significantly impacts your GPA for that academic year, limiting clubs, organizations and program choices, as competitive programs require top GPAs. ● Most financial aid programs require a specific GPA．A sharp drop in GPA due to several course failures may lead to withdrawal from financial aid programs, unless you retake the courses and pass. ● For college athletes on sports scholarships, failing courses repeatedly can lead to losing scholarships and team sports. ● Failing multiple courses can result in school removal and affect future applications. 64．Where is this text probably taken from? A．An academic course guide. B．A campus job fair poster. C．A graduate application form. D．An athletic team schedule. 65．What is Jane Smith’s GPA this term? A．3.3. B．3.0. C．2.8. D．1.0. 66．What would be a result if you get one F in college? A．School removal. B．Loss of financial aid. C．Choice limitation. D．Disqualification in sports. （二十） （23-24高二下·辽宁省七校协作体·期中）On the day he almost died, Kimbal Musk had food on the brain. The Internet startup talent and restaurateur had just arrived in Jackson Hole from a conference where chef Jamie Oliver had spoken about the benefits of healthy eating. This was something Musk thought about a lot — how he might make a difference to the food industry — but beyond expanding his farm-to-table movement along with his restaurant, Musk hadn’t yet broken the code. Then he went sailing down a snowy slope (坡) and fell over, breaking his neck. The left side of his body was paralyzed. Musk eventually made a full recovery, but it involved spending two months on his back, which gave him plenty of time to come up with a plan. Since then, he has launched an initiative to put “learning gardens” in public schools across America; attracted Generation Z to the farming profession by changing shipping containers into high-tech, data-driven, year-round farms; and this year, is kicking off a new campaign to create one million at-home gardens. Aimed at reaching low-income families, the Million Gardens Movement was inspired by the pandemic, as both a desire to feel more connected to nature and food insecurity have been at the forefront of so many people’s lives. “We were getting a lot of inquiries about gardening from people that had never gardened before,” says Musk. “People were looking to garden for a bunch of reasons: to supplement their budget, to improve the nutritional quality of their diets, or just to cure the boredom that came with the lockdown.” The program offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors, and will be distributed through schools that Musk’s non-profit, Big Green, has already partnered with. It also offers free courses on how to get the garden growing and fresh seeds and materials for the changing growing seasons. “I grew up in the projects when I was young, in what we now call food deserts,” says EVE, one of the many celebrities who have teamed up with the organization to encourage people to pick up a free garden. “What I love about this is that it’s not difficult. We are all able to grow something.” 67．What inspired Musk to make a difference to food industry? A．A skiing accident. B．Jamie Oliver’s lecture. C．The pandemic. D．The Million Gardens movement. 68．What does the Million Gardens Movement focus on? A．Advocating people to value nature. B．Providing free food for low-income farming. C．Launching “learning gardens”across America. D．Educating new gardens to grow their own food. 69．Which of the following can best describe Musk? A．confident B．stubborn C．charitable D．ambitious 70．Why is EVE taken as an example? A．To encourage people to start a free garden. B．To introduce his experience in a food desert. C．To share free courses on getting garden growing. D．To clarify the reason why he loves growing something. 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$