专题02 阅读理解【考题猜想】-2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期中考点大串讲（人教版2019）

专题02：阅读理解（考题猜想） 题组01：经典基础题 Passage 01 （22-23高一下·江苏扬州·期中）Several years ago, when I was an English professor, I asked my students to finish a paper during the holiday. David, one of my students, came to class without it. He explained that his safe (保险柜) had been stolen by a worker who was repairing his house. His notebook computer was in the safe, where his paper was. I was sure that he didn’t tell a lie because he had been a really good student. Then over the following two weeks, David started to show up to class looking very tired. He said that he was on a hunt for the guy who stole his safe, and he was spending late nights with his cousin driving around looking for the thief because they knew his car. They wanted to find the thief and get the safe back because his living expenses were in it besides the paper. Afterwards, David rewrote the paper and turned it in. It wasn’t up to his usual quality, and he still kept coming to class looking like he hadn’t slept all night. One day, he came very happily to my office, and he reported that he had found the thief after a long search that involved experiencing dangerous situations. He said that they found the thief’s car in front of a big supermarket, and they caught him and sent him to the police station. I read the news that David had in fact put an end to the thief’s attempt to steal from the supermarket. It turned out that David got his money and notebook computer back. I gladly accepted his original paper, and it got a much higher grade than the rewritten one because of his virtues. And I reminded him that he should be responsible for his own safety and talk to me or other teachers first if he met with anything like that. 1．What was the problem with David? A．He failed to hand in his paper on time. B．He always got low marks in exams. C．He was often late for class. D．He stayed up too late writing his paper. 2．What did David do at night over the following two weeks? A．He tried his best to earn his living expenses. B．He went late to the class that the professor taught. C．He tried to find the thief who had stolen his safe. D．He practiced driving his car with his cousin. 3．What happened to the thief finally? A．He voluntarily admitted the theft. B．He was reported caught by the professor. C．He escaped from a big supermarket. D．He was handed over to the police. 4．Which words best describe David? A．Smart but lazy. B．Imaginative and creative. C．Brave and honest. D．Poor but happy. Passage 02 （22-23高一下·四川眉山·期中）For most people, the thought of having to watch themselves work out is not an attractive one. Yet as any gym-goer knows, there are always some people who like to enjoy their reflection in the floor-length mirrors. It is perhaps these particular keep-fit lovers who are most excited about the latest trend in home exercise-smart fitness mirrors. These are 180cm or so tall, high-tech mirrors that have a computer which is connected to the Internet, and also work as a video screen. The idea is that people contact an online trainer,who then appears in the mirror along with their reflection. On the more advanced devices the mirror is equipped with cameras, speakers and numerous sensors connected to AI, so the trainer can watch people’s movements, and provide improvements and changes. On the simpler mirrors the video and sound are just one-way — people can see and hear the trainer, but not the other way around. Lessons are typically not live; instead, people just get into a library of online workout videos. But is there any actual advantage in being able to watch yourself work out? Colleen Logan, the US owner of both Nordic Track and ProForm, says, “Seeing themselves in the mirror allows the users to correct their form or position, so they get the best possible benefits of strength exercises and reduce mistakes that could lead to injuries” . However, Dr Anthony Papathomas, a sports and fitness psychologist says there is value to this argument, but that he also has some concerns. He said, “How people who are not confident about their body image feel about the mirror gets me in a fret. It may be a problem for those new to exercise and looking to make a lifestyle change. Even for regular exercisers, there are many who experience body dysmorphia (变形) or eating disorders, and for them, seeing a reflection throughout their exercise might be troubling.” 1．What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about smart fitness mirrors? A．Their target users. B．Their basic functions. C．Their wide popularity. D．Their complex structure. 2．What can be the benefit for exercisers from simpler fitness mirrors? A．Having live workout lessons. B．Exercising with other partners. C．Learning from some trainers at once. D．Taking advantage of workout videos. 3．What does Logan think of the mirror? A．It makes mistakes sometimes. B．It could bring injuries to its users. C．It helps users exercise more properly. D．It can’t be used for strength exercises. 4．Which one is the best title? A．Fitness Mirror: Good or Bad. B．A Good Helper: Fitness Mirror. C．Home Exercise is Coming. D．The Trend of Fitness Mirror. Passage 03 （23-24高一下·安徽黄山·期中）The subtitle of my 1995 book Emotional Intelligence (EI) reads, “Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.” That subtitle, unfortunately, has led to misunderstandings of what I actually say. Some people even make the absurd claim that “EI accounts for 80 percent of success.” I was reminded this again when looking through comments on an Australian study that fails to find much of a connection between teenagers’ level of emotional intelligence and their academic achievements. For me, there’s no surprise here. But for those misguided people who think I claim EI matters more than IQ for academic achievement, it would be a “Gotcha!” moment. My argument is actually that emotional and social skills give people advantages in areas where such abilities make the most difference, like love and leadership. EI does better than IQ in “soft” areas, where intelligence matters relatively little for success. That said, another such area where EI matters more than IQ is in performance at work, when comparing people with roughly the same educational backgrounds like MBAs or accountants. IQ is a much stronger predictor than EI of which jobs or professions people can enter. However, having enough intelligence to hold a given job does not by itself predict whether one will be a star performer or rise to management or leadership positions in one’s field. In part this is because everyone at the top level of a given profession has already been examined for intelligence. At those top levels a high IQ becomes a basic ability, one needed just to get into and stay in the game. The one place I expect we will be seeing more data showing a relationship between skills in the emotional and social area and school performance will be in studies of children who have gone through social/emotional learning (SEL) programs. These courses give students the self-management skills they need to learn better. And so to the degree that advantage promotes learning, they should do better on academic achievement scores. A study from the University of Illinois finds around a 10 percent increase in achievement test scores among these students. Probably, the SEL programs would also have meant higher scores on the particular assessment of EI used in the Australian study, and so if they had tested such children, there may well have been a positive connection. So learning seems to be another area where EI may matter—whether more than IQ is a question based on experience. 1．The author writes the passage to ________. A．state his new opinion on IQ and EI B．explain the importance of IQ and EI C．clear up some misreading of his book D．argue for his study into school learning 2．According to the author, EI matters more than IQ for ________. A．family relations; being promoted at work B．being a leader; receiving an MBA degree C．winning a quiz; becoming a star performer D．becoming an accountant; getting an interview 3．The author might agree that ________. A．intelligence matters greatly for success B．the subtitle of his book is easily misunderstood C．EI matters more than IQ for academic achievement D．IQ determines one’s basic ability to enter a certain field 4．We can learn from Paragraph 5 that ________. A．the two same studies have opposite findings B．the SEL programs improve students' scores rapidly C．students’ school performance is decided by their EI D．the SEL programs attempt to promote learning with EI Passage 04 （23-24高一下·云南昭通·期中）On May 22,2021, the whole nation was saddened by the news that Chinese scientist Yuan Longping died. Dr Yuan Longping worked most of his life growing better rice. As a result of his research, the Chinese people are no longer worried about getting starved. His great work also helped the world produce more and more rice. Yuan, born on Sept.7,1930. After graduating from Southwest Agriculture College, he worked as a teacher at an agriculture school in Hunan. Several natural disasters hit China in the 1960s. Yuan, saw many people die of hunger every day. Since then, he has researched how to grow much better crops. In 1964, he happened to find a natural hybrid rice plant that had great advantages over others. Yuan was excited about his discovery. He then began to study the parts of this unusual plant. In 1973, he started to develop a type of hybrid rice species. It produced 20% more rice per unit than common ones. The seeding(种植)was very successful in the following year. This progress made China the world’s leader in rice production. More than 50% of China’s total rice fields grow Yuan’s hybrid species. People call him the “Father of Hybrid Rice”. Yuan once said he had two dreams—to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the food problem of the whole world. 1．What does the underlined word “starved” in paragraph 2 mean? A．dieting on B．freezingly cold C．suffering severely from hunger D．deprived of something necessary 2．What can we learn about Yuan Longping according to the third paragraph? A．He was born into a scientist’s family. B．He was once a teacher at an agriculture school. C．He graduated from Southwest Agriculture College in 1930. D．He grew rice all his life. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the last three paragraphs? A．Yuan’s hybrid rice can provide all people in the world with rice. B．Yuan’s hybrid rice is grown in all of China’s rice fields. C．Yuan’s hybrid rice made China the world’s leader in rice production. D．Yuan dreamed to enjoy his life in the countryside. 4．What does the story mainly talk about? A．The “Father of Hybrid Rice”. B．How to grow rice. C．Different rice species. D．The sad news. Passage 05 （23-24高一下·湖南邵阳·期中）I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career. I wasn’t an excellent student, because I didn’t do much schoolwork. In my final term, I started thinking what I might do and found I didn’t have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn’t the type to have a career. I then found myself a job, looking after two little girls. It wasn’t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in, so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she’d give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn’t often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children. One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification (资格证书) if I wanted to work with children. I didn’t think I would be accepted, because I didn’t take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten. Now I’ve got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you aren’t top of the class at school. 1．What is the author’s present job? A．Working part-time in a college. B．Taking care of children for a family. C．Helping children with their schoolwork. D．Looking after children at a kindergarten. 2．Why did the author leave her first job? A．She found a full-time job. B．She was fed up with children. C．She decided to attend a part-time course. D．She needed a rest after working extra hours. 3．Which of the following is not true according to the passage? A．Megan helped the author find a part-time job. B．The author used to take care of two girls in a family. C．In the family with two girls, the author had to work extra hours very often. D．The author met Megan in a park. 4．What has the author learned from her own experiences? A．Less successful students can still have a career. B．Qualifications are necessary for a career. C．Hard work makes an excellent student. D．One must choose the job he likes. Passage 06 （23-24高一下·山东德州·阶段练习）When people think about improving their physical fitness, they often neglect (忽视) balance. Good balance is a necessary part of being physically fit and key to living a long life, according to research. It’s important for everyone, no matter your age. Older adults are most affected by poor balance. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for those 65 and older, with nearly 30% in this age group reporting at least one fall in 2018, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But younger adults frequently fall down, too. Forty-eight percent of young adults reported falling at least once during one 16-week study. The falls most commonly happened during sports activities, with women in the study reporting more falls and fall-related injuries than men. Falls within the previous two years were reported by 18% of young adults (ages 20 to 45) in another study published in the journal BMC Public Health. That figure (数据) compared with 21% of middle-aged adults (46 to 65) reporting falls and 35% of those over 65. While falls among young adults were often connected with sports, falls by the middle-aged group were typically related to health problems and physical changes. Many factors (因素) can affect your balance outside of age, such as vision changes, brain injuries, overweight and a general lack of physical fitness. Even if you have no risk factors, simply neglecting to work regularly on your balance will result in increased instability (不稳定性). “Our body is conditioned to lose what we don’t regularly use and practice, and balance is no different,” said Susan Baxter. 1．What role does a good balance play in our lives? A．It helps us live a healthy and long life. B．It enables us to build a perfect shape. C．It protects us from getting seriously sick. D．It has the power to make us look young. 2．How does the author show the research results? A．By having a discussion. B．By following the time order. C．By raising questions. D．By giving a list of figures. 3．In which situation are young adults likely to fall down? A．When a health problem comes up. B．When working regularly. C．When a physical change appears. D．When joining in a sport. 4．What can we learn from what Susan Baxter said? A．We’ll lose our balance if we don’t practise it often. B．Our body is used to working in its own way. C．We should manage our body properly. D．We are naturally born with balance. Passage 07 （22-23高一下·四川眉山·期中）There was once a boy called Mario who loved to have a lot of friends at school. However, he wasn’t sure whether or not his schoolmates were his real friends, so he asked his grandpa for help. The old man told him, “I just have what you exactly need, and it’s in the attic. Wait a minute here.” Grandpa left, soon returning as though carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. It’s rather tricky to sit on for it’s invisible, but if you take it to school and manage to sit on it, you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are,” Grandpa said. Mario was curious to know whether it was true or not, so he took the strange invisible chair and set off for school. At break time, he asked his classmates to form a circle, and then he put himself inside, with his chair. “Nobody moves! You’re about to see something amazing.” Then Mario tried to sit on the chair, but he missed and fell down onto his back. Everyone had a pretty good laugh about it. Mario wouldn’t be beaten. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair, and kept falling to the ground… until, suddenly, he tried again and didn’t fall over. This time he sat, hovering in mid-air… Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas and Diana — three of his best friends, holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall down. Meanwhile, many others he had thought of as friends did nothing but make fun of him, enjoying his every fall. Leaving with his three friends, he explained to them how his grandpa had so cleverly thought of a way to show him that true friends are those who care about us, and not just any acquaintance who happens to be passing by. Even less would a real friend be someone who takes joy in our misfortunes. 5．Why did Mario turn to his grandpa for help? A．Because he didn’t like his school. B．Because he couldn’t make any friends. C．Because he didn’t get along with his schoolmates. D．Because he couldn’t find out who his true friends were. 6．Why was Mario able to hover in the mid-air? A．Because he managed to sit on the invisible chair finally. B．Because his three friends held him up with their hands. C．Because his classmates gave him a chair to sit on. D．Because he could see the magic chair clearly. 7．Who are real friends according to the text? A．Those who laugh with us. B．Those who take joy in our misfortunes. C．Those who care about us when we are in trouble. D．Those who care for us when we are popular at school. 8．How did Mario most probably feel in the end of the text? A．Happy. B．Unconcerned. C．Upset. D．Uncomfortable. Passage 08 （22-23高一下·广东揭阳·期中）After bikes and umbrellas are made sharable across China, some companies started to focus on the fitness market, so shared gym rooms have hit the streets in Beijing. Unlike common gyms that provide large, open spaces for many members to share at the same time, the newly built shared gym rooms are small, separate rooms for only a person to use at a time, often set up near living communities. Every four-square-meter room provides a treadmill (跑步机), an air cleaner, a mirror, a television and an air conditioner, and users can let down the curtains (窗帘) for privacy. When exercising, users can listen to music, watch movies and check emails by connecting to the Internet by the screen fixed on the treadmill. But there’s no shower. Similar to using a shared bike, users can locate a shared gym room by a smartphone app, book a room in advance and then need to scan a QR code for use. A refundable deposit (保证金) of 99 yuan is required, and users are charged 1 yuan every 5 minutes. The shared gym rooms are created by Misspao, a Beijing-based technology company founded in July. Within several months since it was founded, the company has already raised over 100 million yuan. However, the idea of the shared fitness experience is not totally nascent. Last December, the company VRUN set up shared treadmills in office and apartment buildings. The sharing economy is still becoming popular in China. According to Yicai Global, confident people are pouring millions into sharing start-ups. In March, the State Information Center published a report which predicts that the total value of China’s sharing economy will see a yearly growth of 40% in the coming years, and it is expected to make a great contribution to the country’s GDP. 9．What makes the shared gym room different from the common one? A．Holding one person at a time. B．Standing in the living communities. C．Offering open spaces. D．Having all advanced equipment. 10．What do people need to do to use the shared gym room? A．Pay 100 yuan first. B．Let down curtains for privacy. C．Take a shower before exercise. D．Book a room ahead of time. 11．What does the underlined word “nascent” in paragraph 5 mean? A．Simple. B．Popular. C．Satisfying. D．New. 12．What is the author’s purpose of writing the text? A．To advertise a technology company. B．To introduce shared gym rooms. C．To support the shared gym rooms. D．To predict the future of shared gym rooms. Passage 09 （23-24高一下·湖南长沙·阶段练习）Kevin Beard is my class instructor. I was shocked when I arrived one day to find him standing in front of the room telling a story, with tears streaming down his cheeks. I was worried something had gone terribly wrong in his life, but as I listened to him talk, I heard him use words like “amazing” and “accomplishment.” I realized his tears weren’t out of sorrow, but happiness. Just a few days earlier, he’d received his GED (General Equivalency Diploma), at the age of 52. Having dyslexia (阅读障碍), Kevin left school at a young age and then managed to support himself by taking odd jobs. In his mid-30s, Kevin finally landed an opportunity for a job with some promise: working for a sheriff’s department (治安部门). Amazingly, when he came clean with them about his education, they said they’d hire him as long as he got his GED．He agreed, optimistic about this new career potential, and kind of excited about giving school another chance. Kevin studied with a tutor, and he did it for more than a decade, learning and practicing and correcting his mistakes, every free moment he had, often late into the night. It was a huge challenge, something Kevin compares to “climbing a mountain.” In fact, as Kevin took tests along the way, he did something interesting with each of his results. He posted them on his bedroom wall so that he could watch his progress. “I needed to see myself moving forward, and I wanted to speak, ” he said. Finally, he made it. “I can’t really describe what it’s like to finally achieve this,” he said. “I can hardly even put it into words. People are giving me graduation gifts! It’s a dream come true.” This might sound like a perfect ending. But for Kevin, it’s a new beginning. He’s on a roll, and his next step is college. “Now that I’ve accomplished my GED, I’m hungry for education,” he said. 13．Why did Kevin cry in the classroom? A．He was worried about his job. B．He had reached one of his goals. C．He was moved by a touching movie. D．He had experienced something terrible. 14．What do the underlined words “came clean” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Told the truth B．Passed a test C．Started a new job D．Achieved a clean record 15．How did Kevin encourage himself to keep going to get his GED? A．By doing things that interest him. B．By writing himself encouraging words. C．By reporting his test results to his tutor. D．By reminding himself of his improvement. 16．What can we learn from Kevin’s story? A．Easy come, easy go. B．Grasp all, lose all. C．Where there’s a will, there’s a way. D．The early bird catches the worm. Passage 10 （23-24高一下·湖南邵阳·期中）About ten years ago, I taught a group of children to sail. They were bright, enthusiastic and as eager to enjoy life as other children. All, however, had a serious disability. Three were in wheelchairs, one was nearly blind and two were able to walk with difficulty. Matthew was one of them. He had cerebral palsy (脑瘫). His hands and arms were both deformed (变得畸形). His back was bent and his legs did not work. To speak, Matthew had the help of a letter board. Slowly, he would point out with his hands, letter by letter, what he wanted to say. Sometimes he would try to talk. Yet he was always bright and cheerful and loved to try everything his classmates were doing, both in the boat and in the classroom. One day the sailing centre was attacked by a storm. We decided to work in a classroom. All the children joined in. Just like other children, they all wanted to answer the questions I asked. But when Mattew wnted to answer a question, all of a sudden they all kept silent. Matthew whispered and pointed slowly at the letter board. They waited quietly. Matthew struggled with great effort until the answer was spelled out. When I did not understand, one of the other children would work with him until the answer was clear. Disabled as they were, these children learned to offer care, respect and help to someone less lucky than themselves. I always thought I was the one who learned the greatest lesson. 17．From the passage, we learn that the author was a ______ about ten years ago. A．sailor B．teacher C．guide D．doctor 18．Matthew loved to try what his classmates were doing when ______. A．staying in the boat or in the classroom B．suffering a lot from his disease C．writing on a letter board D．working with his legs 19．What happened at the sailing centre one day? A．The disabled children came to ask questions. B．Matthew was there to speak well. C．None of the children there kept quiet. D．A storm attacked the sailing centre. 20．Although these children were disabled, they learned to ______. A．walk with difficulty B．teach others lessons C．offer help and care D．speak fluently Passage 11 （22-23高一下·四川成都·阶段练习）Erin Jackson wasn’t going to miss a chance at Olympic gold if her teammate could do anything about it. Jackson, the world’s top ranked woman in the 500 meter event for speed skating, slipped (滑倒) during U. S. Olympic trials in Milwaukee — costing her one of two spots in Beijing. Those prized spots went to the winner of the event, Brittany Bowe, and the second- place finisher Kimi Goetz. Jackson, who came in third, looked liked she was going to miss her likely final trip to the Olympics after competing in Pyeongchang in 2018. Missing the competition would’ve been a shock, as Jackson is the top-ranked skater in this event, according to ESPN. In November, she became the first Black woman to win a World Cup event in speed skating. So, Bowe decided to step in. Bowe, who is heading to her third Olympics, decided to give up her qualifying spot, which opened up an opportunity for Jackson to take her place in Beijing. “Erin has earned her right to be on this 500 meter team,” Bowe told NBC． “She is ranked number one in the world and no one is more deserving than her to get an opportunity to bring Team USA home a medal.” Jackson, who calls Bowe a long- time friend and mentor, said she was “beyond grateful and humbled.” Bowe and Jackson both grew up in Ocala, Fla. where they each started their inline skating careers. They both eventually switched to skating on ice. Bowe will still be heading to Beijing, as she qualified for the 1,000 and 1,500 meter competitions. That’s where Jackson will be cheering on her friend. Jackson tweeted, “You can bet I’ ll be the loudest voice in the oval cheering for her in the1,000 and 1,500 next month.” 5．How does the author start the passage? A．He presents a fact. B．He gives an example. C．He makes a comparison. D．He introduces a topic. 6．Who ranked first in US Olympics trials in Milwaukee? A．Jackson. B．Bowe. C．Goetz. D．Erin. 7．Why did Bowe give up her Olympic 500 metre event? A．She didn’t prepare herself well. B．She was worried about its result. C．She thought Erin was really No.1. D．She was involved in other events. 8．What can be inferred about Jackson from the last paragraph? A．She will cheer for Bowe during Beijing Winter Olympics. B．She is thankful to Bowe for her sense of community. C．She will compete for the same gold medal with Bowe. D．She has an advantage over Bowe in speed skating. Passage 12 （22-23高一下·安徽马鞍山·期中）Communication is the basic quality of human beings. But most people fail to have the courage to talk freely with people they have first met in any place. I have many years of experience of interviewing guests on TV. I find that communication for some people is easy. However, it can also become a tough task for introverted people, because they feel awkward about meeting and speaking to other people, especially the people they know recently. To communicate freely with people, first of all, we have to keep our attitudes right. When we enter a new place, it’s polite to introduce ourselves at first. It’s also a good idea to wait for the seniors to invite us to shake hands. Then, we can focus on their notebooks or mobile phones and say, “Good choices; they are very beautiful.” This shows that we like them. Sometimes there are certain things that can start a conversation, like the classroom we are in or the local news we both know. However, don’t voice our opinions on people’s faces and heights. Besides, we need to carefully listen to what others say. Talking without stopping is always not a good idea; we should also pause and listen to others’ responses. Try to be actively involved in their topics and views. When they find us reliable and friendly to talk to, we will find them nice too. Let the conversation lead us, and we’ll see that one topic leads to another. Last but not least, do stay in touch after leaving. It’s very rude not to ask for the contact number, especially after the other people have helped you. Even if we don’t want to have further communication, just occasional greetings are necessary. It shows that we attach great importance to them. 9．What can we infer about the author from the text? A．She’s a student. B．She’s a host. C．She’s a farmer. D．She’s a teacher. 10．What does the underlined word “introverted” mean in Paragraph 1? A．Frank. B．Generous. C．Shallow. D．Shy. 11．What should we do when we meet strange people? A．Try to find common topics. B．Judge their appearance. C．Invite the seniors to shake hands. D．Wait for others to introduce themselves. 12．What is the best title for the text? A．How to avoid awkward situations? B．How to stay in touch with friends? C．How to show respect to the seniors? D．How to communicate with new friends? Passage 13 （22-23高一下·四川成都·期中）Christmas has come and gone once again. I'd been wanting to go holiday shopping ever since China eased its COVID-19 response measures in early December 2022, going to supermarkets to get ready for the big holiday. My mom was a single parent in New York City, the US. During the Christmas holiday, she would always make sure our home had a real festive feel to it — and she’d always make sure to get a real tree. We'd decorate it with ornaments and lights on the morning of December 25. And I always knew presents awaited. Over the years, I've never forgotten these happy moments. I first arrived in China in late 2008 and have since settled down in Shenyang, capital city of Liaoning Province in the northeast. Even though Christmas is not an official holiday in China, many shop windows will feature seasonal decorations and some locals will buy Christmas gifts for their families and friends. Unfortunately, I tested positive for Omicron (奥密克戎) on December 13th, 2022, and had almost all the symptoms (症状). I figured this would be the end of my holiday. As I knew my body preferred natural herbs, I decided to take the path of traditional Chinese medicine. With the help of this ancient form of treatment, plenty of rest and plenty of water, I made a speedy recovery. It seemed Christmas had not been lost, after all. After feeling much more like my normal self again, I went to the cinema to watch the latest action-adventure film, Avatar: The Way of Water. When I saw the fantasy epic on the big screen, I felt a sense of relief, like the movie theater was the only world that existed at that very moment. It is an experience that gives me something to share. When we meet with trouble, embrace it and get through it. I would like to wish all of you a very happy Christmas and a wonderful 2023. 3．What did the author plan to do before December 13th, 2022? A．He tested positive for Omicron. B．He planned to settle down in Shenyang. C．He planned to decorate the tree on the Eve of Christmas. D．He was going to make some preparations for the coming Christmas. 4．Which of the following did NOT help the author recover from Omicron? A．Having plenty of rest. B．Buying Christmas gifts for families and friends. C．Drinking a lot of water. D．Taking traditional Chinese medicine. 5．What can we infer from Paragraph 5? A．Christmas was lost for the author. B．The author recovered both physically and mentally. C．The author was frightened by the movie. D．The movie theatre was the only world that existed. 6．Which word can best describe the author according to the text? A．Positive. B．Friendly. C．Extraordinary. D．Negative. Passage 14 （23-24高一下·福建福州·期中）Neuroengineer Silvestro Micera develops advanced technological solutions to help people regain sensory and motor functions that have been lost due to injury events or neurological disorders. Until now, he has never before worked on strengthening the human body and cognition with the help of technology. Now in a study published in Science Robotics, Micera and his team report on how diaphragm (隔膜) movement can be monitored for successful control of an extra arm, essentially augmenting (增补) a healthy individual with a third-robotic-arm. For further exploration, the researchers first built a virtual environment to test a healthy user’s capacity to control a virtual arm using movement of his or her diaphragm. They found that diaphragm control does not interfere with actions like controlling one’s physiological (生理的) arms, one’s speech or gaze. In this virtual reality setup, the user is equipped with a belt that measures diaphragm movement. Wearing a virtual reality headset, the user sees three arms: the right arm and hand, the left arm and hand, and a third arm between the two with a symmetric (对称), six-fingered hand. In the virtual environment, the user is then hinted to reach out with either the left hand, the right hand, or in the middle with the symmetric hand. In the real environment, the user holds onto an exoskeleton (外骨骼) with both arms, which allows for control of the virtual left and right arms. Movement detected by the belt around the diaphragm is used for controlling the virtual middle, symmetric arm. The setup was tested on 61 healthy subjects (受试者) in over 150 sessions (某项活动的场次). Previous studies regarding the control of robotic arms have been focused on helping the disabled. The latest Science Robotics study is a step beyond repairing the human body towards augmentation. “Our next step is to explore the use of more complex robotic devices using our various control strategies, to perform real-life tasks, both inside and outside of the laboratory. Only then will we be able to grasp the real potential of this approach,” concludes Micera. 7．What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2 ? A．To introduce the topic. B．To show an evidence. C．To offer some background. D．To put forward the achievement. 8．What are the fourth and fifth paragraphs probably about? A．A virtual reality game. B．A new treatment method. C．A new medical device. D．An experiment on animals. 9．How does the author support the theme of the text? A．By describing research processes. B．By making some comparisons. C．By listing some related data. D．By offering some examples. 10．What is probably continued with the text? A．Why to balance inside and outside of the laboratory. B．How to further develop the robot market potential. C．How to expand controllable robotic devices. D．Where to find new and exciting opportunities. Passage 15 （23-24高一下·广西南宁·期中）“If music is the medicine of the soul, let it play on,” said a famous person. I think he said so because probably he got some help from music. Music has some strange abilities. Medical scientists have found that a person that feels stressed can actually listen to some kind of music and become well． The researchers said that since stress comes as a result of life events such as starting a new family, starting a new business, and starting a new job, one can actually listen to good music and feel good because good music touches the human mind in a positive way. Music helps you to forget the life events that make you worried and remember the important events that once happened in your life． Depression (抑郁) is a disease caused by stress, smoking, social problems and so on. Depression is also caused by problems such as failure in business. Depression may bring us weakness, headaches, and loss of concentration. Good music makes one remember happy moments or good days. If you play music about love, it makes you feel like falling in love again though you may have had several upset experiences. And such good feelings make you healthy． Anxiety (焦虑) is another health problem that can be controlled by music. Anxiety is a side effect of some major health problems such as cancer of the liver and cancer of the breast.Good music makes you feel relaxed and removes the pain from these diseases and you feel all right． Good music can send you to sleep. And you need to know that sleep puts your body in a healthy condition.Sleep takes away the effects of stress, depression and anxiety from a person． 5．What do you know about music according to the famous person in paragraph 1? A．Music can treat many kinds of diseases． B．Music can help you keep healthy in your mind． C．Music can take the place of medicine in treating illness． D．Music can make you remember things that happened in the past． 6．How does good music help people remove stress? A．By letting people have a good sleep． B．By making people think positively． C．By showing something new to people． D．By making people focus only on important things． 7．According to the passage，what will one who has cancer most probably experience? A．Stress． B．Depression． C．Anxiety． D．Upset． 8．Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? A．The Health Benefits of Listening to Music B．Stress Can Bring Us Many Kinds of Diseases C．Some Diseases Have Something to Do with Music D．Tips for Us to Live a Healthy and Comfortable Life Passage 16 （23-24高一下·福建福州·期中）Whether you believe it or not, there is a festival that honors the monkeys. Called ‘The Monkey Buffet Festival,’ it is celebrated in the city of Lopburi. You may find this surprising, but when you ask some locals about the cultural significance of this festival you will find that there is really nothing! The Monkey Buffet Festival is supposed to be for business — a creative and unique way of attracting and increasing tourists in Thailand. However, you may ask why, of all the animals in Thailand to honor with a festivity, choose monkeys? Interestingly, this is due to ancient folklore (民间传说) that tells the story of Hanuman, a Hindu monkey deity (神) who is believed to have rescued a bride (新娘) from a ten-headed evil spirit. It was said that Hanuman discovered Lopburi, and these monkeys, the ones living in Lopburi receiving a feast every year, are his descendants (后代). The yearly Monkey Buffet Festival started in 1989 organized by a local businessman. Nowadays, the festival is a major tourist event and travelers from all over the world come here to see these huge numbers of monkeys filling their stomachs. The Monkey Buffet Festival is a unique event that will give you a new perspective (视角) on how monkeys are treated in Lopburi. It may be a strange festival, but promises a lot of fun especially for people who love animals. These long-tailed monkeys are very used to humans, so tourists have no need to worry that they will go away seeing people getting near them. However, this could be disadvantageous as well. They can be very aggressive (好攻击的) and have been known to take glasses and wallets away from tourists. So keep an eye on monkeys hanging from trees in the area. Visit Lopburi in Thailand and enjoy the Monkey Buffet. What are you waiting for? Mark your calendar for the last Sunday of November and experience the festivities with the cute little monkeys. Where else can you find a festival where monkeys are fed with jellies, candies, sausages, and a can of Coke to drink! 9．Why is the Monkey Buffet Festival held? A．To ask people to protect the wild animals. B．To spread Thai cultural significance. C．To develop tourism in Lopburi. D．To show respect to monkeys. 10．What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The reason why monkeys are honored. B．The way the festival is organized. C．The influence of the festival. D．The history of Lopburi. 11．What is likely to happen when humans are around? A．Monkeys fear to show up. B．Monkeys lose their habitats. C．Monkeys show unfriendly behavior. D．Monkeys hate hanging from trees. 12．What did the author want to do in the last paragraph? A．Call on people to care about monkeys. B．Encourage people to attend the festival. C．Ask people to reflect on their actions toward nature. D．Discuss the relationship between humans and nature. Passage 17 （23-24高一下·福建福州·期中）Before Ed Sheeran became the Grammy-winning and 150 million album-selling Ed Sheeran, he was just another struggling artist. He was playing in small clubs, knocking on doors and being told no over and over again — following a seemingly impossible dream. But Sheeran decided to take a risk on himself, buying a one-way ticket to Los Angeles in 2010 after booking one gig (特约演奏). Looking for other gigs led to playing on Jamie Foxx’s radio show and to using the recording studio in Foxx’s home for free. And sleeping on Foxx’s couch (长沙发). “Within a month,” Sheeran said, “of going there, with zero confidence, and ending up in one of the biggest movie stars in the world’s house, recording ... in my mind, I was like, ‘I must have something.’ So, going back to England, I had this charged-up battery ... and started making records, doing tours all over ...” Staying the course in the face of struggle and rejection (拒绝) is hard. That’s where Foxx stepped in for Sheeran. “‘You’re great,’” Foxx recalled telling Sheeran. “I said, ‘I know you don’t have anywhere to go, so you can take a rest here.’” Most people give up in the face of adversity (逆境) — even if they are smarter, better connected, more talented or better funded than you. Success often comes down to perseverance (坚持). You can’t win if you aren’t around at the end. You don’t have to offer your couch. But you can be kind. You can offer a word of encouragement to a struggling friend. You can offer a little help to a struggling connection. Behind every startup is a person with a dream: a person living on couches and depending on strangers being kind. Once in a while, be one of those strangers. Because a little help may be all a person needs to keep going. 13．How was Ed Sheeran before he went to Los Angeles? A．He became well-known in clubs. B．He started to step into the music industry. C．He wasted many chances to be successful. D．He nearly had no hope of making progress. 14．What did Foxx do to help Ed Sheeran? A．He gave him some money. B．He found a job for him. C．He held tours for him. D．He offered his couch. 15．When Ed Sheeran left Los Angeles, he _____. A．was satisfied with his achievements B．was uncertain about his future C．was confident about himself D．was upset with Foxx 16．What does the author want to share in paragraph 6? A．Two heads are better than one. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．Where there is a will, there is a way. D．In time of danger, one’s mind works fast. Passage 18 （23-24高一下·云南昭通·期中）Showing Respect for Seniors Dads have Father’s Day. Moms have Mother’s Day. Kids have Children’s Day. But, do our grandparents have a special holiday? Yes, they do! The Double Ninth Festival is a special day for elderly people in China. The festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. As the Chinese word for nine has the same sound as the word for long, people take the Double Ninth Festival to show their wishes of long life for elderly people. There are many traditions for this festival. On that day, families get together and climb mountains for luck and in the hope that elderly people will live much longer. They also drink chrysanthemum wine (菊花酒) and wear a plant called zhuyu to celebrate it. Both chrysanthemum and zhuyu are regarded as clean plants that can clean houses and cure diseases. Respecting elderly people is shown not only on this special day but also in daily life. For example, when an older person enters a room, everyone stands up. When there are several guests at the table, the host usually introduces them from the oldest to the youngest. When a younger person is presenting something to an older person, two hands are used. On a crowded subway or bus, younger people always offer their seats to elderly people. It is a traditional virtue in China to respect elderly people. That’s because the Chinese know that elderly people have knowledge and experience that young people can learn from. So, Chinese people are proud of being old. Besides, to respect the elderly people is to respect yourself tomorrow. 17．Which of the following may NOT be a tradition for the Double Ninth Festival? A．Cleaning houses. B．Wearing the plant zhuyu. C．Drinking chrysanthemum wine. D．Families climbing mountains together. 18．What is Paragraph 4 about? A．Why we should respect elderly people. B．Traditional ways of celebrating the festival. C．What young people usually do on this festival. D．Examples of respecting elderly people in daily life. 19．Which is NOT the correct way to respect elderly people? A．We should offer seats to the old while taking a bus. B．We should sit straight when the old come into a room. C．We should use double hands to present things to the old. D．We should introduce the oldest person first while eating at the table. 20．Why are Chinese people proud of being old? A．It means they don’t have to work for others. B．It means they have more virtues than others. C．It means they have knowledge and experience. D．It means what they did in the past was meaningful. Passage 19 （22-23高一下·四川眉山·期中）A man from British has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King. Ghaffar Pourazar said he has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child and is full of interest about China. In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school. At the age of 32, he had to learn with teenage students everyday, starting from the most basic training of the legs and waist. At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera. To him, it was the biggest obstacle, but he never gave up. Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character. Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect (方言), but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King. To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows. 5．What did Ghaffar begin to do in the year of 1994? A．He became a fan of Bruce Lee. B．He took an interest in Beijing Opera. C．He learn Beijing Opera in Beijing. D．He acted the part of the Monkey King. 6．From Paragraph 4, we can see _________. A．Monkey King is not easy to perform. B．He practised harder than other performers. C．He didn’t understand the Monkey King well enough. D．He loved the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. 7．What can be inferred from the passage about Ghaffar? A．He is a successful team leader. B．He translated Beijing Opera story for a living. C．He teaches Beijing Opera for fun in many schools. D．He has made huge contributions to spreading Beijing Opera. 8．Which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to come from? A．Culture B．Sports C．Business D．Education Passage 20 （22-23高一下·广东中山·期中）As we continue to explore farther out into our solar system and beyond, the question of humans living on other planets often comes up. Manned bases on the Moon or Mars for example, have long been a dream of many. There is a natural desire to explore as far as we can go, and also to extend humanity’s presence on a permanent or at least semi-permanent basis. In order to do this, however, it is necessary to adapt to different extreme environments. On the Moon for example, a colony must be self-sustaining and protect its inhabitants from the airless, harsh environment outside. Mars, though, is different. While future bases could adapt to the Martian environment over time there is also the possibility of modifying the surrounding environment instead of just co-existing with it. This is the process of terraforming-adjusting Mars’ atmosphere and environment to make it more Earth-like. But the bigger question is, should we? One of the main issues is whether Mars has any native life or not and if it does, should it be preserved as much as possible? If the answer is yes, then large-scale human settlements on Mars should be completely off-limits. Small colonics might be fine, but living on Mars should not be at the expense of any native habitats, if they exist. If Mars is home to any indigenous life, then terraforming should be a non-issue; it simply should not be done. What if Mars is lifeless? Even if no life exists there, that untouched and unique alien environment needs to be preserved as it is as much as possible. We’ve already done too much damage here on our own planet. By studying Mars and other planets and moons in their current natural state, we can learn so much about their history and also learn more about our own world. We should appreciate the differences of other worlds instead of just transforming them to suit our own ambitions. 9．What is the best title for the text? A．Is there life on Mars? B．Can we adapt to Mars? C．Should we terraform Mars? D．Are Mars and Earth So Different? 10．What does the author think we should do if life is found on Mars? A．Ensure that it’s not harmed. B．Negotiate with the Martians. C．Change the unpopulated regions. D．Assess the advantages and disadvantages. 11．What does the underlined word “indigenous” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Complex. B．Native. C．Foreign. D．Intelligent. 12．How does the author develop his ideas in the text? A．By referring to others’ research. B．By evaluating different planets. C．By justifying the benefits of terraforming. D．By arguing in support of one viewpoint. Passage 21 （22-23高一下·广东湛江·期中）A broken heart. A sad ending to a love affair. That’s something most of us have experienced, or probably will After all, it’s part of human life. But no question, the experience can be serious. You might find yourself listening more to sad music, sad songs, or worse, that you’ve been into a sense of hopelessness about life itself. You might feel a sadness, as in Neil Young’s Only Love Can Break Your Heart, or the pain of a lyric (歌词) from Bob Dylan’s Love Sick: “I’m sick of love, I wish I’d never met you.” But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. It can activate empathy (共鸣) and the desire to connect with others both pathways through the prison of heartache and sadness. That may sound paradoxical (相悖的). Especially if you listen to melancholy music, like Marianelli’s Farewell, or to popular songs and there are plenty of them, across decades and generations: Billie Eilish’s When The Parry’s Over in our present times R.E.M.’s Everybody Hurts, from the 90s. New research finds that and music can help heal (治愈) and uplift you from your broken heart. For example, a recent study from Germany found the emotional impact of listening to and music in a call of feeling of empathy and a desire for positive connection with others. That itself, in psychologically (心理的) healing. The finding links with other studies that show accepting your bad situation emotionally accepting reality as it is stirs healing and growth beyond it. In short, accepting your experience mouses hope. For example, research from Cornell University, described here a published in Psychological Science found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it is a step towards growth and change creates power to find a pathway through it, beyond it. 3．What can we learn about listening to sad music? A．It breaks your heart completely. B．It makes you feel hopeless and lonely. C．it can send you to the prison of sadness. D．It’s an important pathway through the heartache. 4．What does the underlined word “melancholy” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Sad. B．Popular. C．Light. D．Peaceful 5．What should you do when in sad situations according to the last paragraph? A．Accept reality as it is. B．Turn to a psychologist for help. C．Read some books about psychology. D．Get fully prepared and make big changes. 6．What’s the best title for the text? A．The Importance of Music B．How to Heal a Broken Heart C．The Sad Music’s Effect on Heartache D．How to Survive in a Difficult Situation Passage 22 （22-23高一下·江苏扬州·期中）You might have come across some wildlife animals hiding in your backyard if you live near a deep forest, but nothing beats the surprise this woman got when she found three baby deer hiding in her house to wait out the storm. The woman then posted several photos of the baby deer taking refuge (避难) in one of her rooms on her Imgur account “Amscolie”. She wrote that it was a very stormy day and a rainstorm was coming so she left her back door open just in case some animals wanted to take refuge in her house. In the meantime, she went out in the storm to check whether there were any animals that were stuck in the bad weather, especially a number of deer. However, she could not find any of them so she went back to her home. Surprisingly, she found that the deer had already made their way inside her house! Like many other animals, deer too can predict stormy weather and know when it is best to find a shelter from the dangerous weather. As the back door was opened, she did not notice when the deer entered her house. The three lovely baby deer made their way inside but there was no sight of their parents. The woman did try to find if there was any deer nearby her house but to no avail. The woman thought that the baby deer might have lost their parents so she welcomed them with open arms. “I raise orphaned (孤儿的) wildlife. Recently, the back door was open as a storm was coming. The deer were nowhere to be found. I went inside, only to see them next to an end table in the living room. I told them they could sleep in the house for the night because the weather was going to be terrible,” the woman wrote on Little Things. com. 7．How did the baby deer enter the woman’s house? A．They entered through the back door. B．The woman led them in. C．The woman invited them in. D．They entered through the window. 8．What do we know about the woman from paragraph 2? A．She is devoted to protecting wildlife. B．She lost her deer on a stormy night. C．She raises deer in her own house. D．She hardly came across wild animals. 9．Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase “to no avail” in paragraph 4? A．missed B．resigned C．failed D．disappeared 10．Why were the deer found in the woman’s living room? A．They were hungry. B．Bad weather forced them to find a shelter. C．They were being hunted. D．Their parents lost them on purpose. Passage 23 （23-24高一上·河北沧州·期中）There are two kinds of people: those who like to pack up leftovers as soon as dinner is over, and those who let leftovers sit out for a few hours so they can cool down. However, both leaving leftovers out for a long period of time and adding hot items to the fridge can cause problems. Whether you should immediately put food in the fridge or let it sit out to cool depends on its temperature. Dangerous bacterial (细菌的) growth happens between 41 and 135 degrees F. Potentially harmful bacteria grows most rapidly at these temperatures. Placing lots of hot food in the fridge can raise the temperature of the fridge into this danger zone. Fridge temperatures should always be set below 40 degrees F. This may help the food get out of the danger zone as fast as possible. However, there’s no harm in putting hot food directly into the fridge if you need to. If you are a forgetful person, or if you won’t be around to store the food after it has cooled enough, go ahead and put it in the fridge. Your fridge can handle the heat and get the food cooled quickly. Food should never stay out at room temperature for more than two hours. Leftovers can become breeding grounds (滋生地) for dangerous bacteria if they’re left out too long and can make people sick. “It is OK to leave the food cooling outside before you hit the two-hour mark,” says Serena Poon, nutritionist of Le Cordon Bleu’s Grand Diploma training program. “In fact, the sooner you can get your leftovers in the fridge, the better.” 5．Which temperature most contributes to the growth of harmful bacteria? A．Below 40 degrees B．Between 39~40 degrees F. C．Between 41~135 degrees F. D．Above 135 degrees F. 6．What is the author’s attitude towards putting hot food directly into the fridge? A．Unclear. B．supportive. C．Worried. D．Unconcerned. 7．What does Serena Poon suggest doing about the leftovers? A．Dividing them into small parts. B．Storing them in the fridge right away. C．Waiting until they cool down completely outside. D．Leaving them sitting at room temperature for two hours. 8．What is the best title for the text? A．When to Pack up Leftovers B．How to Prevent Bacterial Growth C．To Cool Food Outside or in the Fridge D．A Good Idea to Store Food in the Fridge Passage 24 （23-24高一下·湖南长沙·阶段练习）When I was in eighth grade, my English teacher Joan announced that we were going to learn about prepositional phrases (介词短语) . “There are over forty commonly used prepositions,” she continued. “And everyone must memorize them.” Joan recited (背诵) these prepositions as easily as saying the days of the week. She said you would find grammar easy when you memorized them. I tried my best and finally succeeded. Then, grammar became easier, just as Joan had promised. In addition to singing the prepositions, she shared other useful language points. I still remembered her catchy phrase: “Good better best, never let it rest, until your good is better, and your better is best.” After high school, I went to college, majoring (主修) in — my parents couldn’t believe it — English! In a creative writing class in my junior year, I recited the prepositions for my professor and classmates. I explained how my eighth-grade teacher, Joan, had often said that a strategically placed prepositional phrase could add depth and variety to sentences. Impressed, my professor asked for a copy of Joan’s list and other tricks of the trade that I remembered. After graduating from college, I landed a job teaching eighth-grade English. I tried best the way Joan had to make grammar easy. I started the unit with prepositions coming first. Memorization was the important part. Before long, the students were singing the prepositions to their favorite tunes. One year, since it was near Christmas, we all sang the prepositions to “Jingle Bells”. I also required students to recite the prepositions in ten seconds or less. If you thought that was impossible, then you didn’t know eighth graders. They welcomed any trouble, and with no homework as a motivator, they got right down to business. I pulled out a stopwatch and timed the students daily to judge their progress; 21, 16, 12, then bingo, 10 seconds! I taught eighth-grade English for thirty-eight years. Looking back, teaching English was a tough but worthwhile job, and I loved it every day. 9．Why did Joan ask her students to memorize prepositions? A．She wanted them to overcome their weak points. B．She thought this benefits their grammar learning. C．Memory exercises are a quick way to learn English. D．Prepositions are a hot part to be examined in exams. 10．What happened in the author’s creative writing class? A．He introduced his former teacher to his classmates. B．He showed everyone his ways of learning grammar C．His professor was interested in Joan’s teaching methods. D．His talent for being a teacher was recognized by his professor. 11．What is implied about the author’s students from Paragraph 5? A．They joined colorful after-class activities. B．They tried their best to avoid their homework. C．They sometimes failed to follow the author’s instructions. D．They made gradual progress in remembering the prepositions. 12．What can be inferred about the author? A．He was greatly influenced by Joan. B．He found his job full of challenges. C．He was very popular among his students. D．He devoted all his life to grammar teaching. Passage 25 （23-24高一下·广东广州·期中）George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs. Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country. In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular. In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics(评论家) were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works. George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. 3．Many of Gershwin's musical works were ______. A．written about New Yorkers B．composed for Paul Whiteman C．played mainly in the countryside D．performed in various ways 4．What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman? A．It attracted more people to theatres B．It proved jazz could be serious music C．It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra D．It caused a debate among jazz musicians 5．What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris？ A．He created one of his best works B．He studied with Nadia Boulanger C．He argued with French critics D．He changed his music style 6．Which of the following best describes Gershwin? A．Talented and productive. B．Serious and boring. C．Popular and unhappy. D．Friendly and honest. 题组02：培优拔高题 Passage 26 （23-24高一下·陕西西安·期中）ChatGPT, designed by OpenAI to carry on conversations just like humans, has become a viral excitement. The AI-powered tool went from zero to a million users in just five days! Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies. The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic. “We have a lot of information on the internet, but you normally have to Google it, then read it and then do something with it,” says Ricardo, chief science officer and co-founder of AI company Erudit. “Now you’ll have this resource that can process the whole internet and all of the information it contains for you to answer your question.” ChatGPT cannot think on its own. It depends on the information that it has been trained on. As a result; the AI tool works well for things that have accurate data available. However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds. Also, ChatGPT has only been trained with information till 2021. Hence, it cannot be relied upon for anything that happened after that. Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. It can translate long texts into different languages, create content on almost any topic, and even summarize books. However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. Some believe it could serve as a valuable tool to help build literacy skills in the classroom. It could also be used to teach students difficult science or math concepts. But other educators think ChatGPT will encourage students to cheat. They fear this will prevent them from building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a result, many districts are starting to ban its use in schools. 7．What is the unique feature of ChatGPT? A．It has artificial intelligence. B．It can engage in meaningful conversations. C．It has the largest number of users. D．It can answer users' questions. 8．What makes ChatGPT helpful to research various topics? A．Its accurate information. B．Its capability of information processing. C．Its vast body of questions. D．Its availability of up-to-date data. 9．Why do ChatGPT users have to be cautious when using it? A．ChatGPT is unable to think itself. B．ChatGPT lacks creativity. C．ChatGPT offers illogical information. D．ChatGPT is not properly trained. 10．What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT? A．Supportive. B．Disapproving. C．Indifferent. D．Objective. Passage 27 （23-24高一下·湖南长沙·期中）The dry land in Gir National Park and Wildlife Preserve, located near India western tip, is the proud — and only — home of the Asiatic lion (亚洲狮). By the early 1900s, however, their populations had decreased for homo loss and hunting, leaving fewer than 50 known individuals alive. Though their numbers have risen over the past several decades — climbing to around 670 in2020, a successful story — the lions are still considered endangered. One of the biggest challenges to keep the lions’ future is to track them, a hard work. Some animals, like tigers and zebras, have special coat patterns that provide useful marks to the researchers. But for the Asiatic lions, researchers must look elsewhere. In 2019, Banerjee, who worked for Indias National Tiger Conservation Authority, developed an AI system to recognize the lions with high accuracy (精准). The AI program, SIMBA, has been applied in practice. “It will be a fantastic tool for long-term lion monitoring,” says Banerjee. He adds, “It could help forest officials arrive at a more accurate estimate (评估) of Gir’s lion population. In a few years, the group will have a rich collection of information — how many lions are male, female, how many will bear babies and how many are dead.” Despite the advantages, Baneijee also adds his worries. He suggests certain rules be made to prevent main information from being stolen. “Where tools like SIMBA really shine”, he says, “is in helping researchers develop monitoring plans that are keys to the protection of at-risk animals,” he says, “otherwise, all your efforts will be in vain.” 5．What is the greatest difficulty in protecting Asiatic lions? A．Stopping them from being killed. B．Keeping track of them. C．Protecting their living environment. D．Increasing their population. 6．How does SIMBA help researchers? A．By providing accurate information. B．By tracking other animals. C．By monitoring the animal stealers. D．By analyzing why lions decrease. 7．What’s Baneijee’s opinion about the AI program in the last paragraph? A．It should be put into wide use right away. B．It has more risks than advantages. C．Its possible risks should be aware of. D．Its disadvantages should be ignored. 8．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Advantages of AI on Protecting Animals. B．An AI Program for Protecting Asiatic Lions. C．The Importance of Protecting Asiatic Lions. D．Measures to Protect Endangered Animals. Passage 28 （23-24高一下·湖南长沙·期中）As William Shakespeare is to literature in English, so is the poet Du Fu to the Chinese literary tradition. “We have Dante, Shakespeare and Du Fu. These poets create the very values by which poetry is judged,” remarked Harvard Professor Stephen Owen in Du Fu: China’s Greatest Poet, a BBC documentary that aired on April 7. Aimed at introducing the charm and beauty of traditional Chinese literature to viewers around the globe, the documentary invited the famous British actor Ian McKellen, who played the wizard Gandalf in the film series The Lord of the Rings, to read 15 of Du’s poems that have been translated into English. The one-hour film traces the poet’s life experiences in detail. Born in 712, Du lived in the reign of the Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (712—756), a time marked by extraordinary prosperity, inclusiveness and glorious cultural accomplishments. However, as An Lushan’s rebel army floored the empire, the 43-year-old Du, the former civil servant at the Tang court, had to take his family out of his hometown, and faced starvation and sufferings. Through ups and downs, the poet never stopped writing and about 1, 500 poems have been kept over the ages. Even though he never held a high position in the government, Du still cared about common people. For example, in the poem My Cottage Unroofed by Autumn Gales, he wrote that “Could I get mansions covering ten thousand miles, I’d house all poor scholars and make them beam with pleasure”. “That is why he is honored as the Poet Sage by later generations. A difficult life and his spirit of concern about the world helped him create so many masterpieces,” Shi Wenxue, a cultural critic based in Beijing, told the Global Times. 9．What can we know about the BBC documentary? A．It introduces Shakespeare. B．Du Fu is acted by Ian McKellen in it. C．Its target audience is Chinese. D．It shows 15 of Du Fu’s poems to the audience. 10．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature marking Du Fu’s time? A．Extraordinary prosperity B．Social stability C．Social inclusiveness D．Cultural accomplishments 11．What does the underlined word “That” in the last paragraph refer to? A．Du’s concern about common people. B．My Cottage Unroofed by Autumn Gales. C．Du’s high position in the government. D．Du’s low position in the government. 12．In which section of a website may this text appear? A．Entertainment. B．Health. C．Literature. D．Science. Passage 29 （23-24高一下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中）Have you ever looked at a seal (海豹) and thought, “Is that the same seal I saw yesterday?” Well, there could soon be an app for that. Known as SealNet, this app was developed by a team of undergraduate students from Colgate University in New York. Taking inspiration from the technology adapted for recognizing bears, Krista Ingram, a biologist at Colgate University, led her students to develop software that is tailored to identify the harbor seal, a species with a special liking for posing on coasts. The team had to train their software to identify seal faces. “I give it a photograph. It finds the face, and makes it a standard size,” says Ingram. And then she and her students would identify the nose, the mouth, and the center of the eyes by themselves. As with all technology, however, SealNet is not always unerring. The software saw seal faces on other body parts, plants, and even rocks. In one case, Ingram and her students did a double take at the similarity between a rock and a seal face. “The rock did look like a seal face,” Ingram says. “The darker parts were about the same distance as the eyes, so you can understand why the software found a face.” Consequently, she says it’s always best to check that seal faces identified by the software belong to a real seal. Of the world’s pinnipeds — a group that includes seals and sea lions — harbor seals are considered the most widely spread. Yet knowledge gaps do exist. Other techniques to track seals, such as tagging and aerial monitoring, have their limitations and can be highly invasive (侵入的) or expensive. Ingram believes SealNet could be a useful, noninvasive tool for researchers. Ingram points to an aspect of seal behavior that SealNet could cast more light on. The team’s trials indicated that seals return to the same sites on coasts year after year. Increasing scientists’ understanding of how seals move around could strengthen arguments for protecting specific areas, says Anders Galatius, an ecologist at Aarhus University in Denmark. 3．What can we learn about SealNet? A．It is a seal face-finding system. B．It can help recognize bears as well. C．It was developed by some graduates. D．It can take photos of seals automatically. 4．What does the underlined word “unerring” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Available. B．Complicated. C．Accurate. D．Essential. 5．What do seals tend to do on coasts? A．Stay on round rocks. B．Move around to keep fit. C．Stick with sea lions. D．Visit certain spots regularly. 6．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To call for the protection of seals. B．To introduce seal-friendly technology. C．To display new ways of tracking seals. D．To explain why seals always move around. Passage 30 （23-24高一下·重庆璧山·期中）In 2016, Mark Raymond learned the hard way that life can change in a split second. One day, Raymond went boating with his friends. He jumped off the back of the boat and hit a sandbank, leading to a severe injury to his neck. He became paralyzed and spent months in the hospital receiving treatment. When he was allowed to leave the hospital, he realized that the hard part was just beginning. He still needed to exercise to recover his strength after finishing the outpatient (门诊) treatment. However, when Raymond returned home, he realized there was a serious lack of accessible gyms or facilities that could help people with different abilities work out and improve their health in his community. The lack of them caused Raymond to take action. In 2018, he established the Split Second Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides treatment that takes up from where outpatient treatment left off. “The Split Second Foundation has equipment for people who have different disabling conditions,” Raymond explained. “Our specially trained staff will evaluate disabled customers’ physical needs and limitations and then provide recovery, education, and ongoing fitness classes suitable for them. We’re able to push them in a recovery driven fitness environment to be their best selves.” Raymond’s goal is to open more accessible gyms, not just in New Orleans where he lives. He hopes the Split Second Foundation can help even more people get their lives back after disastrous accidents. “People with disabilities should also be thought of as productive members of society,” said Raymond. “Anybody’s life can change in an instant due to some kind of injury or disabling condition, and we are providing what’s next.” When Raymond couldn’t find the services he needed, he made some for himself and others. This is the sort of cleverness we love to see in the world. 7．What does the underlined word “paralyzed” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Physically disabled. B．Mentally disordered. C．Seriously ill. D．Extremely frustrated. 8．What inspired Mark Raymond to set up the Split Second Foundation? A．His love for a variety of sports. B．His dream of becoming a businessman. C．A boating accident that happened to his friend. D．A lack of accessible exercise resources in his community. 9．What can we know about the Split Second Foundation? A．It provides treatment by cooperating with hospitals. B．It focuses on holding basic classes for poor children. C．It offers fitness and recovery services to the disabled. D．It creates plenty of job opportunities for disabled people. 10．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Mark Raymond’s Journey from Paralysis to Recovery B．Mark Raymond: Help the Disabled Rebuild Their Lives C．The Importance of Accessible Gyms for Disabled People D．Split Second Foundation: Offer Patients Treatment Passage 31 （23-24高一下·河南郑州·阶段练习）A broken heart and a sad ending to a long friendship. That’s something most of us have experienced, or probably will. After all, it’s part of human life. But the experience can be hard to get over. But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. It can arouse the desire to connect with others. Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. A recent study from Germany found the emotional influence of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy (同情), and a desire for positive connection with others. That, itself, is psychologically healing. It draws you away from concentration on yourself, and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort. Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was “beautiful but sad” improved their mood. In fact, it did so when the person first consciously accept the situation causing their sadness, and then began listening to the sad music. That is, when they intended that the sad music might help, they found that it did. These findings link with other studies that show accepting your sad situation emotionally leads to healing and growth beyond it. It seems unbelievable but it does make sense. For example, research from Cornell University found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it as a step towards growth and change, encourages people to find a pathway through it, beyond it. As Churchill famously said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” That discomfort points you towards creating a plan, a new action. It brings hope. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 3&4? A．Sad music can make people help others. B．Sad music can make sad people feel better. C．Sad music can make people believe in themselves. D．Sad music can make people concentrate on themselves. 2．What does the phrase underlined in the last paragraph mean? A．Hearing a swear word used by enemies. B．Avoiding a place to go after death. C．Getting an extremely pleasant time. D．Having an-unbearable experience. 3．How does the author develop this article? A．By presenting research findings. B．By giving directions. C．By listing authoritative figures. D．By comparing examples. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the article? A．How to Find Pathways through Heartaches B．How We React to a Broken Heart Matters a Lot C．What We Can Do to Overcome Discomfort in Life D．Why Listening to Sad Music Heals Your Broken Heart Passage 32 （23-24高一下·山东·期中）When we think about what makes humans different from other animals, the word “conscience” often appears. Conscience is the feeling you get when you assess (评估) if you’ve done something “correct” or “wrong”. It is with the help of our conscience that we understand the moral principles we hold. This motivates us to act on them and therefore helps us assess our character and behavior. Eventually, it helps us judge ourselves against those principles, in terms of how well we follow them. Accordingly, you avoid certain desires (i. e., eating in class) and follow the behavior that is considered correct or “right” (paying attention to what the teacher is teaching) . Consciousness, on the other hand, reflects how aware you are of your surroundings. A good way to understand this is to think of the human mind as an iceberg, as proposed by Freud’s psychoanalytic theory. The part of the iceberg on the surface represents your conscious awareness. It refers to all the things you are aware of and can easily describe. For instance, right now, while reading this article, your conscious mind is helping you make connections. The deeper level of the iceberg is your unconscious mind. It refers to aspects that you are unaware of, including your fears, violent motives, and strong desires that are hard to describe. Many researchers, like Freud, propose that morality or conscience develops when a child internalizes (内在化) the rules that their, parents set when the child was growing up. However, some psychologists, like Paul Bloom, argue that morality is something we are all born with. Bloom argues that all babies are born with a sense of fairness. The claim came from studies of adopted children with genes, who were twins and separated at birth. If they possessed the “gene” to be kind, they would continue to be kind, despite being brought up in different family environments. So, which opinion is true? We truly don’t know. While there is more evidence in the studies claiming that conscience is developed through learning and socialization, the newer ideas of it being genetically acquired from birth look promising as well! 5．What is a function of conscience? A．It motivates us to act quickly. B．It keeps record of our behavior. C．It assesses our moral principles. D．It helps us tell right from wrong. 6．In which situation does your unconscious mind work? A．You apply what you learn to practice. B．You appreciate the beauty of poetry. C．You have a fear of public speaking. D．You describe violent scenes in a book. 7．What may Freud agree with? A．Genes affect kids’ consciousness. B．Kids acquire conscience with age. C．Genetic studies promote his theory. D．Parents should set strict rules for kids. 8．What may be a suitable title for the text? A．New theory uncovers the secret of our mind B．What helps tell human being from animals? C．Is conscience gained at birth or with age? D．Consciousness improves our moral level Passage 33 （23-24高一下·浙江杭州·期中）Is your dog an Einstein or a Charmer? For US $60, a recently-founded company called Dognition will help you learn more about your dog. It offers an online test telling you about the brain behind the bark. Dognitionis test measures a dog’s intellect (思维能力) in several aspects — from empathy to memory to reasoning skills. But don’t expect it to measure your pet’s IQ. Dr. Hare, one of the venture’s co-founders, says a dog’s intelligence can’t be described with a single number. Just as humans have a wide range of intelligences, so do dogs. The question is what type your dog relies on more. After you pay your money, Dognition’s website will take you through a questionnaire about your dog: For example, how excited does your dog get around other dogs, or children? Do fireworks scare your pup? Then, Dognition guides you through tests that are as fun as playing fetch or hide-and-seek. At the end, you get a report of your dog. Your dog could fall into one of nine groups: Ace, Stargazer, Maverick, Charmer, Socialite, Protodog, Einstein, Expert, or Renaissance Dog. That can give you something to brag about on Dognition’s Facebook page! It also can shed new light on why dogs do the things they do. For example, a Charmer is a dog that trusts you so much that it would prefer to solve problems using information you give it rather than information it can get with its own eyes. Dognition helps people understand their dogs in ways that they have never been able to do. This new understanding can enrich the relationship between dogs and their owners. 9．Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “venture” in the second paragraph? A．Creative measurement. B．Funny ideas. C．Good skills. D．New business. 10．What is the third paragraph mainly about? A．The ideas that support the questionnaire. B．How a dog’s intellect is found out on Dognition. C．The result one can get by paying a fee to Dognition. D．The activities Dognition offers. 11．According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? A．Different dogs show strengths in different intelligences. B．A dog’s report is made up of nine parts. C．The purpose of Dognition’s testing is to control a dog’s behavior. D．A dog’s intelligence can be decided based on the score of a Dognition’s test. 12．According to the passage, what would a Charmer most likely do? A．Stay away from people whenever possible B．Copy how other dogs solve problems. C．Rely on its owner to point out where his food is. D．Follow its own senses to get what it wants. Passage 34 （23-24高一下·浙江·期中）As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her passion to help others was awakened when, from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi witnessed first-hand the destructive effect of desertification (沙漠化). “Within10 years rich farmers became worse off, and in 10 years from now they will be poor. I wanted to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks.” A decrease in average rainfall and an increase in the severity of droughts have led to an estimated 75 percent of Tunisia’s agricultural lands being threatened by desertification. Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change. She is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are able to adapt by planting sustainable (可持续的) crops, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing on natural products and fertilizers (肥料) rather than chemicals. In 2012, Toumi continued her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy into action. “I want to show young people in rural areas that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with no access to water.” By September2016, more than 130, 000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 percent survival rate. Toumi estimates that some 3 million acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She expects to plant l million trees by 2028. In the next couple of years, Toumi hopes to extend the programme to Algeria and Morocco. 3．How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her? A．They fired her enthusiasm for helping others. B．They helped her better understand her father. C．They made her decide to leave the country. D．They destroyed her dream of being a teacher. 4．What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland? A．Cold weather. B．Soil pollution. C．Low rainfall. D．Forest damage. 5．Why did Toumi set up Acacias for All in Tunisia? A．To create job opportunities for young people. B．To promote the protection of their farmland. C．To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers. D．To help the children obtain a basic education. 6．Which of the following can be the best title to the text? A．Saving Water in Africa B．Fighting Poverty in North Africa C．Holding back the Sahara D．Planting Trees in Tunisia Passage 35 （23-24高一下·安徽蚌埠·期中）It is not only the environment, weather and the economy, but also culture and traditions around the world that are threatened by a warmer climate. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden and the University of Queensland in Australia have mapped what little is known about how climate change is eroding local knowledge and cultural heritage. “We risk losing the memory of indigenous(本土的)people’s ways of life without this type of documentation,” says Guy Jackson, a researcher at Lund University. Guy Jackson is one of the authors of a literature study that includes 100 scientific articles. One of the conclusions of the study is that cultural heritage is primarily seen as something of material value, such as a cultural site or historic building. In addition, Guy Jackson also pointed out in the study that the loss of cultural heritage is a potential future problem, even though there is evidence that it is already happening. Focusing on material losses means that important traditions and knowledge systems are overlooked. “There are many non-material losses that are valuable for both individual identity and group identity,” says Guy Jackson. The study shows a clear connect ion between loss of cultural heritage and changes in the natural environment. For example, songs and working methods change when groups lose traditions linked to a physical location. One scientific article points out that for the Inuit in Canada, identity is closely linked to the environment: “Inuit people are people of the sea ice. If there is no more sea ice, how can we be people of the sea ice?” According to Guy Jackson, this could lead to several consequences(结果). Loss of traditions and cultural heritage can make it more difficult to deal with climate change, and weaken social cohesion(凝聚力), as people lose touch with traditional ways of life. “Science should contribute by developing practical solutions and strategies that help with adaptation to the losses that have already happened,” Guy Jackson concludes. 7．What does the underlined word “eroding” in paragraph I probably mean? A．Controlling. B．Destroying. C．Increasing. D．Improving. 8．What’s the main idea of paragraph 3? A．The future of cultural heritage. B．The material value of cultural heritage. C．The conclusions that Guy Jackson drew from his study. D．The contribution Guy Jackson made to protect cultural heritage. 9．Why does the author mention the Inuit in the passage? A．To highlight the importance of cultural diversity around the world. B．To emphasize the need for practical solutions to climate change. C．To show the connection between cultural heritage and social cohesion. D．To prove the relation between the natural environment and cultural heritage. 10．Which of the following might Guy Jackson agree with? A．Loss of cultural heritage hasn’t happened so far. B．Cultural her it age is mainly viewed as something non-material. C．Loss of Indigenous culture could stop the society from developing. D．Loss of cultural heritage brings more challenges to solving climate change. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！2 / 21 1 / 21 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题02：阅读理解（考题猜想） 题组01：经典基础题 Passage 01 （22-23高一下·江苏扬州·期中）Several years ago, when I was an English professor, I asked my students to finish a paper during the holiday. David, one of my students, came to class without it. He explained that his safe (保险柜) had been stolen by a worker who was repairing his house. His notebook computer was in the safe, where his paper was. I was sure that he didn’t tell a lie because he had been a really good student. Then over the following two weeks, David started to show up to class looking very tired. He said that he was on a hunt for the guy who stole his safe, and he was spending late nights with his cousin driving around looking for the thief because they knew his car. They wanted to find the thief and get the safe back because his living expenses were in it besides the paper. Afterwards, David rewrote the paper and turned it in. It wasn’t up to his usual quality, and he still kept coming to class looking like he hadn’t slept all night. One day, he came very happily to my office, and he reported that he had found the thief after a long search that involved experiencing dangerous situations. He said that they found the thief’s car in front of a big supermarket, and they caught him and sent him to the police station. I read the news that David had in fact put an end to the thief’s attempt to steal from the supermarket. It turned out that David got his money and notebook computer back. I gladly accepted his original paper, and it got a much higher grade than the rewritten one because of his virtues. And I reminded him that he should be responsible for his own safety and talk to me or other teachers first if he met with anything like that. 1．What was the problem with David? A．He failed to hand in his paper on time. B．He always got low marks in exams. C．He was often late for class. D．He stayed up too late writing his paper. 2．What did David do at night over the following two weeks? A．He tried his best to earn his living expenses. B．He went late to the class that the professor taught. C．He tried to find the thief who had stolen his safe. D．He practiced driving his car with his cousin. 3．What happened to the thief finally? A．He voluntarily admitted the theft. B．He was reported caught by the professor. C．He escaped from a big supermarket. D．He was handed over to the police. 4．Which words best describe David? A．Smart but lazy. B．Imaginative and creative. C．Brave and honest. D．Poor but happy. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述大卫花了两周时间抓到了偷自己保险柜的小偷，追回自己的论文，并将小偷移交给警察局的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Several years ago, I was an English professor, and I asked my students to finish a paper during the holiday. David, one of my students, came to class without it. (几年前，我是一名英语教授，我要求我的学生在假期里完成一篇论文。大卫，我的一个学生，上课时没带它。)”可知，开学时大卫没能按时交论文。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Then over the following two weeks, David started to show up to class looking very tired. He said that he was on a hunt for the guy who stole his safe, and he was spending late nights with his cousin driving around looking for the thief because they knew his car. (之后的两周，大卫开始上课时看起来很累。他说他当时在追捕偷他保险箱的人，而且他经常和他的表弟一起开到很晚的车到处找小偷，因为他们认识他的车。)”可知，事发后的两周大卫一直在寻找偷了他保险柜的修理工。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段的“He said that they found the thief’s car in front of a big super-market, and they caught him and sent him to the police station. (他说他们在一个大超市前面发现了小偷的车，他们抓住了他，把他送到了警察局。)”可知，小偷最后被大卫抓住并移交给了警察局。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“He explained that his safe (保险柜) had been stolen by a worker who was repairing his house. His notebook computer was in the safe, where his paper was. I was sure that he didn’t tell a lie because he had been a really good student.(他解释说，他的保险柜被一个正在修理他房子的工人偷了。他的笔记本电脑在保险箱里，他的文件也在保险箱里。我确信他没有说谎，因为他一直是个好学生)”根据第三段的“He said that they found the thief’s car in front of a big super-market, and they caught him and sent him to the police station. (他说他们在一个大超市前面发现了小偷的车，他们抓住了他，把他送到了警察局)”可知，大卫暑假后坦白自己没交论文是因为被修理工偷了，之后花了两周找到小偷，并将其移交给警察局，由此推知，大卫是诚实且勇敢的。故选C项。 Passage 02 （22-23高一下·四川眉山·期中）For most people, the thought of having to watch themselves work out is not an attractive one. Yet as any gym-goer knows, there are always some people who like to enjoy their reflection in the floor-length mirrors. It is perhaps these particular keep-fit lovers who are most excited about the latest trend in home exercise-smart fitness mirrors. These are 180cm or so tall, high-tech mirrors that have a computer which is connected to the Internet, and also work as a video screen. The idea is that people contact an online trainer,who then appears in the mirror along with their reflection. On the more advanced devices the mirror is equipped with cameras, speakers and numerous sensors connected to AI, so the trainer can watch people’s movements, and provide improvements and changes. On the simpler mirrors the video and sound are just one-way — people can see and hear the trainer, but not the other way around. Lessons are typically not live; instead, people just get into a library of online workout videos. But is there any actual advantage in being able to watch yourself work out? Colleen Logan, the US owner of both Nordic Track and ProForm, says, “Seeing themselves in the mirror allows the users to correct their form or position, so they get the best possible benefits of strength exercises and reduce mistakes that could lead to injuries” . However, Dr Anthony Papathomas, a sports and fitness psychologist says there is value to this argument, but that he also has some concerns. He said, “How people who are not confident about their body image feel about the mirror gets me in a fret. It may be a problem for those new to exercise and looking to make a lifestyle change. Even for regular exercisers, there are many who experience body dysmorphia (变形) or eating disorders, and for them, seeing a reflection throughout their exercise might be troubling.” 1．What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about smart fitness mirrors? A．Their target users. B．Their basic functions. C．Their wide popularity. D．Their complex structure. 2．What can be the benefit for exercisers from simpler fitness mirrors? A．Having live workout lessons. B．Exercising with other partners. C．Learning from some trainers at once. D．Taking advantage of workout videos. 3．What does Logan think of the mirror? A．It makes mistakes sometimes. B．It could bring injuries to its users. C．It helps users exercise more properly. D．It can’t be used for strength exercises. 4．Which one is the best title? A．Fitness Mirror: Good or Bad. B．A Good Helper: Fitness Mirror. C．Home Exercise is Coming. D．The Trend of Fitness Mirror. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章详细探讨了健身镜的利弊，以及它对不同使用者可能带来的影响。 1．主旨大意题。根据第二段内容“These are 180cm or so tall, high-tech mirrors that have a computer which is connected to the Internet, and also work as a video screen. The idea is that people contact an online trainer,who then appears in the mirror along with their reflection.(这是一种高约180厘米的高科技镜子，上面有一台连接到互联网的电脑，也可以作为视频屏幕。这个想法是这样的：人们联系一位在线教练，然后他就会和自己的映像一起出现在镜子里)”可知，本段主要告诉我们智能健身镜的基本功能。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“On the simpler mirrors the video and sound are just one-way — people can see and hear the trainer, but not the other way around. Lessons are typically not live; instead, people just get into a library of online workout videos.(在简单的镜子上，视频和声音只是单向的——人们可以看到和听到教练，但教练却不能看到或听到他们。课程通常不是现场直播；相反，人们只需进入在线健身视频库)”可知，人们可以在简单款的健身镜上观看健身视频。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中Logan说的话“Seeing themselves in the mirror allows the users to correct their form or position, so they get the best possible benefits of strength exercises and reduce mistakes that could lead to injuries(在镜子里看自己可以让用户纠正他们的姿势或位置，这样他们就能从力量训练中获得最大的好处，并减少可能导致受伤的错误)”可知，Logan认为这款镜子可以帮助用户更合理地锻炼。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“But is there any actual advantage in being able to watch yourself work out?(但是看着自己锻炼有什么实际的好处吗？)”以及根据最后一段“However, Dr Anthony Papathomas, a sports and fitness psychologist says there is value to this argument, but that he also has some concerns.(然而，运动和健身心理学家安东尼·帕帕托马斯博士说，这一论点有其价值，但他也有一些担忧)”可知，文章详细探讨了健身镜的利弊，以及它对不同使用者可能带来的影响，因此最佳标题应该是“Fitness Mirror: Good or Bad”（健身镜：好还是坏）。故选A。 Passage 03 （23-24高一下·安徽黄山·期中）The subtitle of my 1995 book Emotional Intelligence (EI) reads, “Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.” That subtitle, unfortunately, has led to misunderstandings of what I actually say. Some people even make the absurd claim that “EI accounts for 80 percent of success.” I was reminded this again when looking through comments on an Australian study that fails to find much of a connection between teenagers’ level of emotional intelligence and their academic achievements. For me, there’s no surprise here. But for those misguided people who think I claim EI matters more than IQ for academic achievement, it would be a “Gotcha!” moment. My argument is actually that emotional and social skills give people advantages in areas where such abilities make the most difference, like love and leadership. EI does better than IQ in “soft” areas, where intelligence matters relatively little for success. That said, another such area where EI matters more than IQ is in performance at work, when comparing people with roughly the same educational backgrounds like MBAs or accountants. IQ is a much stronger predictor than EI of which jobs or professions people can enter. However, having enough intelligence to hold a given job does not by itself predict whether one will be a star performer or rise to management or leadership positions in one’s field. In part this is because everyone at the top level of a given profession has already been examined for intelligence. At those top levels a high IQ becomes a basic ability, one needed just to get into and stay in the game. The one place I expect we will be seeing more data showing a relationship between skills in the emotional and social area and school performance will be in studies of children who have gone through social/emotional learning (SEL) programs. These courses give students the self-management skills they need to learn better. And so to the degree that advantage promotes learning, they should do better on academic achievement scores. A study from the University of Illinois finds around a 10 percent increase in achievement test scores among these students. Probably, the SEL programs would also have meant higher scores on the particular assessment of EI used in the Australian study, and so if they had tested such children, there may well have been a positive connection. So learning seems to be another area where EI may matter—whether more than IQ is a question based on experience. 1．The author writes the passage to ________. A．state his new opinion on IQ and EI B．explain the importance of IQ and EI C．clear up some misreading of his book D．argue for his study into school learning 2．According to the author, EI matters more than IQ for ________. A．family relations; being promoted at work B．being a leader; receiving an MBA degree C．winning a quiz; becoming a star performer D．becoming an accountant; getting an interview 3．The author might agree that ________. A．intelligence matters greatly for success B．the subtitle of his book is easily misunderstood C．EI matters more than IQ for academic achievement D．IQ determines one’s basic ability to enter a certain field 4．We can learn from Paragraph 5 that ________. A．the two same studies have opposite findings B．the SEL programs improve students' scores rapidly C．students’ school performance is decided by their EI D．the SEL programs attempt to promote learning with EI 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了作者针对读者对其书的误会而作的解释，以及介绍了情商和智商各自的特点。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“The subtitle of my 1995 book Emotional Intelligence (EI) reads, “Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.” That subtitle, unfortunately, has led to misunderstandings of what I actually say. Some people even make the absurd claim that “EI accounts for 80 percent of success.”(我1995年出版的《情商》一书的副标题是“为什么情商比智商更重要”。不幸的是，这个副标题导致了对我真正要说的话的误解。有些人甚至荒谬地宣称“情商占成功的80%”)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是澄清读者对他的书的一些误解。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“My argument is actually that emotional and social skills give people advantages in areas where such abilities make the most difference, like love and leadership. EI does better than IQ in “soft” areas, where intelligence matters relatively little for success. That said, another such area where EI matters more than IQ is in performance at work, when comparing people with roughly the same educational backgrounds like MBAs or accountants.(实际上，我的观点是，情感和社交技能让人们在这些能力发挥最大作用的领域（比如爱和领导能力）具有优势。在“软”领域，智力对成功的影响相对较小，情商比智商要好。也就是说，当比较教育背景大致相同的人（如MBA或会计师）时，另一个情商比智商更重要的领域是工作表现)”可知，情感和社交技能使人们在某些领域具有优势，如爱和领导能力，故可知在家庭关系中情商比智商更重要，以及在工作表现方面，情商比智商更重要。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“IQ is a much stronger predictor than EI of which jobs or professions people can enter. However, having enough intelligence to hold a given job does not by itself predict whether one will be a star performer or rise to management or leadership positions in one’s field. In part this is because everyone at the top level of a given profession has already been examined for intelligence. At those top levels a high IQ becomes a basic ability, one needed just to get into and stay in the game.(智商比情商更能预测人们能从事哪些工作或职业。然而，拥有足够的智力来胜任某项工作本身并不能预测一个人是否会成为明星演员，或者是否会在自己的领域晋升到管理或领导职位。在某种程度上，这是因为在某一特定职业中处于最高水平的每个人都已经接受了智力测试。在这些顶级水平上，高智商成为一种基本能力，一种仅仅需要进入并留在游戏中的能力)”可知，作者可能会认同智商决定一个人进入某一领域的基本能力。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第五段“The one place I expect we will be seeing more data showing a relationship between skills in the emotional and social area and school performance will be in studies of children who have gone through social/emotional learning (SEL) programs. These courses give students the self-management skills they need to learn better. And so to the degree that advantage promotes learning, they should do better on academic achievement scores. A study from the University of Illinois finds around a 10 percent increase in achievement test scores among these students. Probably, the SEL programs would also have meant higher scores on the particular assessment of EI used in the Australian study, and so if they had tested such children, there may well have been a positive connection.(我希望我们能在一个地方看到更多的数据，显示情感和社交领域的技能与学校表现之间的关系，那就是对接受过社交/情感学习（SEL）项目的儿童的研究。这些课程为学生提供了他们需要更好地学习的自我管理技能。因此，在这种优势促进学习的程度上，他们应该在学业成绩上取得更好的成绩。伊利诺伊大学的一项研究发现，这些学生的成就测试成绩提高了10%左右。也许，在澳大利亚的研究中，SEL项目也意味着在特定的情商评估中获得更高的分数，因此，如果他们对这样的孩子进行了测试，很可能会有积极的联系)”可知，SEL项目试图通过情商来促进学习。故选D。 Passage 04 （23-24高一下·云南昭通·期中）On May 22,2021, the whole nation was saddened by the news that Chinese scientist Yuan Longping died. Dr Yuan Longping worked most of his life growing better rice. As a result of his research, the Chinese people are no longer worried about getting starved. His great work also helped the world produce more and more rice. Yuan, born on Sept.7,1930. After graduating from Southwest Agriculture College, he worked as a teacher at an agriculture school in Hunan. Several natural disasters hit China in the 1960s. Yuan, saw many people die of hunger every day. Since then, he has researched how to grow much better crops. In 1964, he happened to find a natural hybrid rice plant that had great advantages over others. Yuan was excited about his discovery. He then began to study the parts of this unusual plant. In 1973, he started to develop a type of hybrid rice species. It produced 20% more rice per unit than common ones. The seeding(种植)was very successful in the following year. This progress made China the world’s leader in rice production. More than 50% of China’s total rice fields grow Yuan’s hybrid species. People call him the “Father of Hybrid Rice”. Yuan once said he had two dreams—to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the food problem of the whole world. 1．What does the underlined word “starved” in paragraph 2 mean? A．dieting on B．freezingly cold C．suffering severely from hunger D．deprived of something necessary 2．What can we learn about Yuan Longping according to the third paragraph? A．He was born into a scientist’s family. B．He was once a teacher at an agriculture school. C．He graduated from Southwest Agriculture College in 1930. D．He grew rice all his life. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the last three paragraphs? A．Yuan’s hybrid rice can provide all people in the world with rice. B．Yuan’s hybrid rice is grown in all of China’s rice fields. C．Yuan’s hybrid rice made China the world’s leader in rice production. D．Yuan dreamed to enjoy his life in the countryside. 4．What does the story mainly talk about? A．The “Father of Hybrid Rice”. B．How to grow rice. C．Different rice species. D．The sad news. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要讲述了中国科学家袁隆平的一生及其对杂交水稻研究的贡献，同时提到了他的梦想和对世界的积极影响。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“Dr Yuan Longping worked most of his life growing better rice.(袁隆平博士一生大部分时间都致力于培育更优良的水稻品种。)”以及文章第四段“Several natural disasters hit China in the 1960s. Yuan, saw many people die of hunger every day. Since then, he has researched how to grow much better crops. (20世 60年代，中国遭遇了几场自然灾害。袁隆平目睹了许多人每天因饥饿而死亡。从那时起，他便开始研究如何种植产量更高的农作物。)”可推测，袁隆平致力于培育更好的水稻，目的是解决人们的饥饿问题。由此可推测，划线单词的意思和“挨饿”相似。选项C“suffering severely from hunger(严重遭受饥饿)”即，人们不再担心挨饿，符合语境。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Yuan, born on Sept.7,1930. After graduating from Southwest Agriculture College, he worked as a teacher at an agriculture school in Hunan.(袁隆平出生于 1930年9月7日，毕业于西南农学院后，他在湖南的一所农业学校担任教师。)”可知，袁隆平毕业后曾在湖南的一所农业学校当老师。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段“In 1973, he started to develop a type of hybrid rice species. It produced 20% more rice per unit than common ones. The seeding(种植)was very successful in the following year. This progress made China the world’s leader in rice production.(1973年，他开始培育一种杂交水稻品种。这种水稻的单位产量比普通水稻高出 20%。次年，这种水稻的种植大获成功。这一进展使中国在水稻生产领域跃居世界领先地位。)”可知，袁隆平的杂交水稻使中国成为世界水稻生产的领先者。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章围绕袁隆平展开，介绍了他的生平、致力于研究杂交水稻的经历、杂交水稻取得的成果以及人们对他“杂交水稻之父”的称呼，还提及了他的梦想，所以文章主要讲的就是“杂交水稻之父”袁隆平。故选A。 Passage 05 （23-24高一下·湖南邵阳·期中）I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career. I wasn’t an excellent student, because I didn’t do much schoolwork. In my final term, I started thinking what I might do and found I didn’t have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn’t the type to have a career. I then found myself a job, looking after two little girls. It wasn’t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in, so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she’d give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn’t often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children. One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification (资格证书) if I wanted to work with children. I didn’t think I would be accepted, because I didn’t take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten. Now I’ve got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you aren’t top of the class at school. 1．What is the author’s present job? A．Working part-time in a college. B．Taking care of children for a family. C．Helping children with their schoolwork. D．Looking after children at a kindergarten. 2．Why did the author leave her first job? A．She found a full-time job. B．She was fed up with children. C．She decided to attend a part-time course. D．She needed a rest after working extra hours. 3．Which of the following is not true according to the passage? A．Megan helped the author find a part-time job. B．The author used to take care of two girls in a family. C．In the family with two girls, the author had to work extra hours very often. D．The author met Megan in a park. 4．What has the author learned from her own experiences? A．Less successful students can still have a career. B．Qualifications are necessary for a career. C．Hard work makes an excellent student. D．One must choose the job he likes. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了作者找到适合自己的工作的经历。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job.(我真的很喜欢我的工作，因为我喜欢做儿童工作，喜欢工作带来的挑战和奖励。)”、第四段中的“I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.(我不得不辞去在那一家的工作，在幼儿园找了份帮忙的工作。)”和最后一段中的“Now I’ve got a full-time job there.(现在我在那里有一份全职工作。)”可知，现在作者在幼儿园有了一份全职工作，她和小孩子打交道，由此可推测，她现在在幼儿园照顾小孩子。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.(我的经验很重要，我上了一门兼读课程。我不得不辞去在那一家的工作，在幼儿园找了份帮忙的工作。)”可知，由于作者要上兼读课程，所以辞去了第一份工作。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I then found myself a job, looking after two little girls.(然后我找到了一份工作，照顾两个小女孩。)”和“We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she’d give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn’t often work out.(我们约定，如果我一周必须加班，她下一周会给我休假。但不幸的是，它并不经常奏效。)”可知，作者曾在一个家里照顾两个女孩子，这份工作经常让作者加班，所以B项和C项陈述正确；根据第四段中的“One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me.(一个星期天，我和孩子们在公园里，遇到了曾经和我一起上学的梅根。)”可知，作者和梅根是在公园见面的，所以D项陈述正确。根据第四段中的“I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.(我不得不辞去在那一家的工作，在幼儿园找了份帮忙的工作。)”可知，文章中提到作者在幼儿园找到了一份兼职的工作，但并没有指出是梅根帮助作者的，所以A项错误。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you aren’t top of the class at school.(我希望我早点知道，即使你在学校不是班上的尖子生，你也可以有一份事业。)”并结合作者的经历可推测出，作者在学校并不是一个优秀的学生，但她最后依然找到了自己喜欢的工作，所以不那么成功的学生依然可以拥有一份事业。故选A。 Passage 06 （23-24高一下·山东德州·阶段练习）When people think about improving their physical fitness, they often neglect (忽视) balance. Good balance is a necessary part of being physically fit and key to living a long life, according to research. It’s important for everyone, no matter your age. Older adults are most affected by poor balance. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for those 65 and older, with nearly 30% in this age group reporting at least one fall in 2018, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But younger adults frequently fall down, too. Forty-eight percent of young adults reported falling at least once during one 16-week study. The falls most commonly happened during sports activities, with women in the study reporting more falls and fall-related injuries than men. Falls within the previous two years were reported by 18% of young adults (ages 20 to 45) in another study published in the journal BMC Public Health. That figure (数据) compared with 21% of middle-aged adults (46 to 65) reporting falls and 35% of those over 65. While falls among young adults were often connected with sports, falls by the middle-aged group were typically related to health problems and physical changes. Many factors (因素) can affect your balance outside of age, such as vision changes, brain injuries, overweight and a general lack of physical fitness. Even if you have no risk factors, simply neglecting to work regularly on your balance will result in increased instability (不稳定性). “Our body is conditioned to lose what we don’t regularly use and practice, and balance is no different,” said Susan Baxter. 1．What role does a good balance play in our lives? A．It helps us live a healthy and long life. B．It enables us to build a perfect shape. C．It protects us from getting seriously sick. D．It has the power to make us look young. 2．How does the author show the research results? A．By having a discussion. B．By following the time order. C．By raising questions. D．By giving a list of figures. 3．In which situation are young adults likely to fall down? A．When a health problem comes up. B．When working regularly. C．When a physical change appears. D．When joining in a sport. 4．What can we learn from what Susan Baxter said? A．We’ll lose our balance if we don’t practise it often. B．Our body is used to working in its own way. C．We should manage our body properly. D．We are naturally born with balance. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了研究表明平衡能力对任何年龄段的人来说都很重要，我们需要定期锻炼以保持良好的平衡能力 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Good balance is a necessary part of being physically fit and key to living a long life, according to research. (研究表明，良好的平衡是身体健康的必要组成部分，也是长寿的关键。)”可知，良好的平衡有助于我们过上健康长寿的生活。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for those 65 and older, with nearly 30% in this age group reporting at least one fall in 2018 (跌倒是65岁及以上老年人受伤和死亡的主要原因，该年龄组中近30%的人报告在2018年至少跌倒过一次)”、第三段中“Forty-eight percent of young adults reported falling at least once during one 16-week study. (在一项为期16周的研究中，48%的年轻人报告至少跌倒过一次。)”和第四段中“Falls within the previous two years were reported by 18% of young adults (ages 20 to 45) in another study published in the journal BMC Public Health. That figure (数据) compared with 21% of middle-aged adults (46 to 65) reporting falls and 35% of those over 65. (在《BMC公共卫生》期刊上发表的另一项研究中，18%的20至45岁的年轻人在过去两年内摔倒过。相比之下，46岁至65岁的中年人和65岁以上的人报告跌倒的比例为21%和35%。)”可知，作者通过给出一系列的数据呈现研究结果。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据围绕年轻人摔倒情况的第三段中“The falls most commonly happened during sports activities (摔跤最常发生在体育活动中)”和围绕另一项研究的第四段中“While falls among young adults were often connected with sports (而年轻人的跌倒通常与运动有关)”可知，年轻人参加体育运动时容易摔倒。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段Susan Baxter所说的话“Our body is conditioned to lose what we don’t regularly use and practice, and balance is no different (我们的身体习惯于失去我们不经常使用和练习的东西，平衡也没有什么不同)”可推知，如果我们不经常练习，我们就会失去平衡。故选A项。 Passage 07 （22-23高一下·四川眉山·期中）There was once a boy called Mario who loved to have a lot of friends at school. However, he wasn’t sure whether or not his schoolmates were his real friends, so he asked his grandpa for help. The old man told him, “I just have what you exactly need, and it’s in the attic. Wait a minute here.” Grandpa left, soon returning as though carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. It’s rather tricky to sit on for it’s invisible, but if you take it to school and manage to sit on it, you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are,” Grandpa said. Mario was curious to know whether it was true or not, so he took the strange invisible chair and set off for school. At break time, he asked his classmates to form a circle, and then he put himself inside, with his chair. “Nobody moves! You’re about to see something amazing.” Then Mario tried to sit on the chair, but he missed and fell down onto his back. Everyone had a pretty good laugh about it. Mario wouldn’t be beaten. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair, and kept falling to the ground… until, suddenly, he tried again and didn’t fall over. This time he sat, hovering in mid-air… Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas and Diana — three of his best friends, holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall down. Meanwhile, many others he had thought of as friends did nothing but make fun of him, enjoying his every fall. Leaving with his three friends, he explained to them how his grandpa had so cleverly thought of a way to show him that true friends are those who care about us, and not just any acquaintance who happens to be passing by. Even less would a real friend be someone who takes joy in our misfortunes. 5．Why did Mario turn to his grandpa for help? A．Because he didn’t like his school. B．Because he couldn’t make any friends. C．Because he didn’t get along with his schoolmates. D．Because he couldn’t find out who his true friends were. 6．Why was Mario able to hover in the mid-air? A．Because he managed to sit on the invisible chair finally. B．Because his three friends held him up with their hands. C．Because his classmates gave him a chair to sit on. D．Because he could see the magic chair clearly. 7．Who are real friends according to the text? A．Those who laugh with us. B．Those who take joy in our misfortunes. C．Those who care about us when we are in trouble. D．Those who care for us when we are popular at school. 8．How did Mario most probably feel in the end of the text? A．Happy. B．Unconcerned. C．Upset. D．Uncomfortable. 【答案】5．D 6．B 7．C 8．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Mario不确定同学是否是真朋友，于是向爷爷求助，爷爷给他一把“隐形椅子”，让他带去学校分辨。最终Mario在三个好朋友的帮助下没摔倒，明白了真正的朋友是在困难时关心自己的人。 5．细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, he wasn’t sure whether or not his schoolmates were his real friends, so he asked his grandpa for help. (然而，他不确定他的同学是否是他真正的朋友，所以他向他的爷爷求助)”可知，Mario向爷爷求助是因为他无法找出谁是他真正的朋友。故选D项。 6．细节理解题。根据第五段中“This time he sat, hovering in mid-air…(这次他坐着，悬浮在半空中)”和第六段中“Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas and Diana — three of his best friends, holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall down. (Mario环顾四周，看到George、Lucas和Diana——他最好的三个朋友，支撑着他，这样他就不会摔倒)”可知，Mario能悬浮在空中是因为他的三个好朋友用手把他托住了。故选B项。 7．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Leaving with his three friends, he explained to them how his grandpa had so cleverly thought of a way to show him that true friends are those who care about us, and not just any acquaintance who happens to be passing by. (和他的三个朋友一起离开时，他向他们解释了他的爷爷是如何聪明地想出了一个方法来告诉他，真正的朋友是那些关心我们的人，而不仅仅是碰巧路过的熟人)”可知，真正的朋友是那些在我们遇到困难时关心我们的人。故选C项。 8．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第六段中“Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas and Diana — three of his best friends, holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall down. (Mario环顾四周，看到George、Lucas和Diana——他最好的三个朋友，支撑着他，这样他就不会摔倒)”可知，Mario通过爷爷的方法找到了真正的朋友，有George、Lucas和Diana这三个真正关心他的朋友，所以他最后应该是开心的。故选A项。 Passage 08 （22-23高一下·广东揭阳·期中）After bikes and umbrellas are made sharable across China, some companies started to focus on the fitness market, so shared gym rooms have hit the streets in Beijing. Unlike common gyms that provide large, open spaces for many members to share at the same time, the newly built shared gym rooms are small, separate rooms for only a person to use at a time, often set up near living communities. Every four-square-meter room provides a treadmill (跑步机), an air cleaner, a mirror, a television and an air conditioner, and users can let down the curtains (窗帘) for privacy. When exercising, users can listen to music, watch movies and check emails by connecting to the Internet by the screen fixed on the treadmill. But there’s no shower. Similar to using a shared bike, users can locate a shared gym room by a smartphone app, book a room in advance and then need to scan a QR code for use. A refundable deposit (保证金) of 99 yuan is required, and users are charged 1 yuan every 5 minutes. The shared gym rooms are created by Misspao, a Beijing-based technology company founded in July. Within several months since it was founded, the company has already raised over 100 million yuan. However, the idea of the shared fitness experience is not totally nascent. Last December, the company VRUN set up shared treadmills in office and apartment buildings. The sharing economy is still becoming popular in China. According to Yicai Global, confident people are pouring millions into sharing start-ups. In March, the State Information Center published a report which predicts that the total value of China’s sharing economy will see a yearly growth of 40% in the coming years, and it is expected to make a great contribution to the country’s GDP. 9．What makes the shared gym room different from the common one? A．Holding one person at a time. B．Standing in the living communities. C．Offering open spaces. D．Having all advanced equipment. 10．What do people need to do to use the shared gym room? A．Pay 100 yuan first. B．Let down curtains for privacy. C．Take a shower before exercise. D．Book a room ahead of time. 11．What does the underlined word “nascent” in paragraph 5 mean? A．Simple. B．Popular. C．Satisfying. D．New. 12．What is the author’s purpose of writing the text? A．To advertise a technology company. B．To introduce shared gym rooms. C．To support the shared gym rooms. D．To predict the future of shared gym rooms. 【答案】9．A 10．D 11．D 12．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是北京出现的共享健身房的特点、使用方法等信息。 9．细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“Unlike common gyms that provide large, open spaces for many members to share at the same time, the newly built shared gym rooms are small, separate rooms for only a person to use at a time, often set up near living communities.(普通健身房为许多会员同时提供大而开放的空间，而新建的共享健身房是小型的、独立的房间，每次只能供一个人使用，通常建在生活区附近)”可知，共享健身房不同于普通健身房的地方是共享健身房每次只能供一个人使用。故选A项。 10．细节理解题。根据第四段的句子“Similar to using a shared bike, users can locate a shared gym room by a smartphone app, book a room in advance and then need to scan a QR code for use.(与使用共享单车类似，用户可以通过智能手机应用程序找到共享健身房，提前预订房间，然后扫描二维码使用)”可知，人们需要提前预定房间才能使用共享健身房。故选D项。 11．词句猜测题。根据划线单词后面的句子“Last December, the company VRUN set up shared treadmills in office and apartment buildings.(去年12月，VRUN公司在办公楼和公寓楼里设置了共享跑步机)”可知，共享健身体验的概念并不完全是新生事物。由此可知，划线单词nascent的意义为“新兴的，初期的”，与D项中的new意义一致。故选D项。 12．推理判断题。根据第一段“After bikes and umbrellas  are made sharable across China, some companies started to focus on the  fitness market, so shared gym rooms have hit the streets in Beijing.(在自行车和雨伞在中国变得可共享之后，一些公司开始关注健身市场，所以共享健身房在北京的街道上出现了)”及下文内容可知，本文主要介绍的是北京出现的共享健身房的特点、使用方法等信息。由此推知，作者写本文的目的是介绍共享健身房。故选B项。 Passage 09 （23-24高一下·湖南长沙·阶段练习）Kevin Beard is my class instructor. I was shocked when I arrived one day to find him standing in front of the room telling a story, with tears streaming down his cheeks. I was worried something had gone terribly wrong in his life, but as I listened to him talk, I heard him use words like “amazing” and “accomplishment.” I realized his tears weren’t out of sorrow, but happiness. Just a few days earlier, he’d received his GED (General Equivalency Diploma), at the age of 52. Having dyslexia (阅读障碍), Kevin left school at a young age and then managed to support himself by taking odd jobs. In his mid-30s, Kevin finally landed an opportunity for a job with some promise: working for a sheriff’s department (治安部门). Amazingly, when he came clean with them about his education, they said they’d hire him as long as he got his GED．He agreed, optimistic about this new career potential, and kind of excited about giving school another chance. Kevin studied with a tutor, and he did it for more than a decade, learning and practicing and correcting his mistakes, every free moment he had, often late into the night. It was a huge challenge, something Kevin compares to “climbing a mountain.” In fact, as Kevin took tests along the way, he did something interesting with each of his results. He posted them on his bedroom wall so that he could watch his progress. “I needed to see myself moving forward, and I wanted to speak, ” he said. Finally, he made it. “I can’t really describe what it’s like to finally achieve this,” he said. “I can hardly even put it into words. People are giving me graduation gifts! It’s a dream come true.” This might sound like a perfect ending. But for Kevin, it’s a new beginning. He’s on a roll, and his next step is college. “Now that I’ve accomplished my GED, I’m hungry for education,” he said. 13．Why did Kevin cry in the classroom? A．He was worried about his job. B．He had reached one of his goals. C．He was moved by a touching movie. D．He had experienced something terrible. 14．What do the underlined words “came clean” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Told the truth B．Passed a test C．Started a new job D．Achieved a clean record 15．How did Kevin encourage himself to keep going to get his GED? A．By doing things that interest him. B．By writing himself encouraging words. C．By reporting his test results to his tutor. D．By reminding himself of his improvement. 16．What can we learn from Kevin’s story? A．Easy come, easy go. B．Grasp all, lose all. C．Where there’s a will, there’s a way. D．The early bird catches the worm. 【答案】13．B 14．A 15．D 16．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了从小患有阅读障碍的凯文坚持不懈，克服重重困难，终于在52岁时获得普通同等学历文凭GED的励志故事。 13．细节理解题。根据第一段“I realized his tears weren’t out of sorrow, but happiness. Just a few days earlier, he’d received his GED (General Equivalency Diploma), at the age of 52.”（我意识到他的眼泪不是因为悲伤，而是因为幸福。就在几天前，他52岁时获得了普通同等学历文凭GED）可知，凯文在教室里哭泣是因为他实现了自己的一个目标，故选B项。 14．词句猜测题。根据第二段“Amazingly, when he came clean with them about his education, they said they’d hire him as long as he got his GED.”（令人惊讶的是，当他向他们came clean自己的教育背景时，他们说只要他拿到普通教育程度证书就会雇用他。）可知，治安部门答应了只要他拿到普通教育程度证书就会雇用他，可见他向治安部门说明了关于自己接受教育的实际情况。故选A项。 15．细节理解题。根据第三段“In fact, as Kevin took tests along the way, he did something interesting with each of his results.In fact, as Kevin took tests along the way, he did something interesting with each of his results. He posted them on his bedroom wall so that he could watch his progress.”（事实上，在凯文进行测试的过程中，他对每个结果都做了一些有趣的事情。他把它们贴在卧室的墙上，以便看到自己的进步）可知，凯文是通过提醒自己已经取得的进步来鼓励自己坚持下去，最终获得GED的，故选D项。 16．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了从小患有阅读障碍的凯文坚持不懈，克服重重困难，终于在52岁时获得普通同等学历文凭GED的励志故事，从他的经历中我们可以学到“有志者事竟成”，故选C项。 Passage 10 （23-24高一下·湖南邵阳·期中）About ten years ago, I taught a group of children to sail. They were bright, enthusiastic and as eager to enjoy life as other children. All, however, had a serious disability. Three were in wheelchairs, one was nearly blind and two were able to walk with difficulty. Matthew was one of them. He had cerebral palsy (脑瘫). His hands and arms were both deformed (变得畸形). His back was bent and his legs did not work. To speak, Matthew had the help of a letter board. Slowly, he would point out with his hands, letter by letter, what he wanted to say. Sometimes he would try to talk. Yet he was always bright and cheerful and loved to try everything his classmates were doing, both in the boat and in the classroom. One day the sailing centre was attacked by a storm. We decided to work in a classroom. All the children joined in. Just like other children, they all wanted to answer the questions I asked. But when Mattew wnted to answer a question, all of a sudden they all kept silent. Matthew whispered and pointed slowly at the letter board. They waited quietly. Matthew struggled with great effort until the answer was spelled out. When I did not understand, one of the other children would work with him until the answer was clear. Disabled as they were, these children learned to offer care, respect and help to someone less lucky than themselves. I always thought I was the one who learned the greatest lesson. 17．From the passage, we learn that the author was a ______ about ten years ago. A．sailor B．teacher C．guide D．doctor 18．Matthew loved to try what his classmates were doing when ______. A．staying in the boat or in the classroom B．suffering a lot from his disease C．writing on a letter board D．working with his legs 19．What happened at the sailing centre one day? A．The disabled children came to ask questions. B．Matthew was there to speak well. C．None of the children there kept quiet. D．A storm attacked the sailing centre. 20．Although these children were disabled, they learned to ______. A．walk with difficulty B．teach others lessons C．offer help and care D．speak fluently 【答案】17．A 18．A 19．D 20．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了多年前作者在教一群残疾孩子学习航行时，他们之间的关心、尊重和帮助让作者学到了很多。 17．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“About ten years ago, I taught a group of children to sail.(大约十年前，我教一群孩子航行。)”和第三段中的“One day the sailing centre was attacked by a storm.(一天，帆船中心遭到风暴袭击。)”可知，十年前作者在帆船中心教孩子们学习航行，由此可推测出，作者应该是一名海员。故选A。 18．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Yet he was always bright and cheerful and loved to try everything his classmates were doing, both in the boat and in the classroom.(然而，他总是聪明开朗，喜欢尝试同学们在船上和课堂上所做的一切。)”可知，不管是在船上还是在课堂上，Matthew都喜欢尝试同学们做的一切事情。故选A。 19．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“One day the sailing centre was attacked by a storm.(一天，帆船中心遭到了暴风雨的袭击。)”可知，一天暴风雨袭击了帆船中心。故选D。 20．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Disabled as they were, these children learned to offer care, respect and help to someone less lucky than themselves.(尽管这些孩子是残疾人，但他们学会了照顾、尊重和帮助比自己更不幸的人。)”可知，虽然这些孩子身患残疾，但他们学会了照顾、尊重和帮助别人。故选C。 Passage 11 （22-23高一下·四川成都·阶段练习）Erin Jackson wasn’t going to miss a chance at Olympic gold if her teammate could do anything about it. Jackson, the world’s top ranked woman in the 500 meter event for speed skating, slipped (滑倒) during U. S. Olympic trials in Milwaukee — costing her one of two spots in Beijing. Those prized spots went to the winner of the event, Brittany Bowe, and the second- place finisher Kimi Goetz. Jackson, who came in third, looked liked she was going to miss her likely final trip to the Olympics after competing in Pyeongchang in 2018. Missing the competition would’ve been a shock, as Jackson is the top-ranked skater in this event, according to ESPN. In November, she became the first Black woman to win a World Cup event in speed skating. So, Bowe decided to step in. Bowe, who is heading to her third Olympics, decided to give up her qualifying spot, which opened up an opportunity for Jackson to take her place in Beijing. “Erin has earned her right to be on this 500 meter team,” Bowe told NBC． “She is ranked number one in the world and no one is more deserving than her to get an opportunity to bring Team USA home a medal.” Jackson, who calls Bowe a long- time friend and mentor, said she was “beyond grateful and humbled.” Bowe and Jackson both grew up in Ocala, Fla. where they each started their inline skating careers. They both eventually switched to skating on ice. Bowe will still be heading to Beijing, as she qualified for the 1,000 and 1,500 meter competitions. That’s where Jackson will be cheering on her friend. Jackson tweeted, “You can bet I’ ll be the loudest voice in the oval cheering for her in the1,000 and 1,500 next month.” 5．How does the author start the passage? A．He presents a fact. B．He gives an example. C．He makes a comparison. D．He introduces a topic. 6．Who ranked first in US Olympics trials in Milwaukee? A．Jackson. B．Bowe. C．Goetz. D．Erin. 7．Why did Bowe give up her Olympic 500 metre event? A．She didn’t prepare herself well. B．She was worried about its result. C．She thought Erin was really No.1. D．She was involved in other events. 8．What can be inferred about Jackson from the last paragraph? A．She will cheer for Bowe during Beijing Winter Olympics. B．She is thankful to Bowe for her sense of community. C．She will compete for the same gold medal with Bowe. D．She has an advantage over Bowe in speed skating. 【答案】5．A 6．B 7．C 8．A 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。短文报道了速滑选手Jackson和Bowe帮助、支持和彼此的欣赏。 5．推理判断题。根据第二段“Jackson, the world’s top ranked woman in the 500 meter event for speed skating, slipped(滑倒) during U. S. Olympic trials in Milwaukee — costing her one of two spots in Beijing.”（世界排名第一的女子500米速滑选手Jackson在密尔沃基举行的美国奥运会选拔赛中滑倒，使她失去了北京奥运会两个参赛名额中的一个。）可知，文章开头通过描述Erin Jackson在美国奥运选拔赛中的滑倒事件，呈现了一个事实。故选A项。 26．细节理解题。根据第三段“Those prized spots went to the winner of the event, Brittany Bowe, and the second- place finisher Kimi Goetz.”（这两个珍贵的席位分别给了比赛的冠军Brittany Bowe和第二名Kimi Goetz。）可知，Brittany Bowe在美国奥运选拔赛中排名第一。故选B项。 7．细节理解题。根据第八段“‘Erin has earned her right to be on this 500 meter team,’ Bowe told NBC. ‘She is ranked number one in the world and no one is more deserving than her to get an opportunity to bring Team USA home a medal.’”（‘Erin已经赢得了参加500米队的权利，’Bowe告诉NBC。‘她是世界排名第一的选手，没有人比她更有资格为美国队带回一枚奖牌。’）可知，Bowe放弃了奥运会500米项目的原因是他认为Erin才是真正的第一。故选C。 8．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Jackson tweeted, ‘You can bet I’ ll be the loudest voice in the oval cheering for her in the1,000 and 1,500 next month.’”（Jackson在推特上写道：‘你可以打赌，在下个月的1000米和1500米比赛中，我将是椭圆形办公室里最大声为她加油的人。’）可知，Jackson将在北京冬奥会期间为Bowe助威。故选A项。 Passage 12 （22-23高一下·安徽马鞍山·期中）Communication is the basic quality of human beings. But most people fail to have the courage to talk freely with people they have first met in any place. I have many years of experience of interviewing guests on TV. I find that communication for some people is easy. However, it can also become a tough task for introverted people, because they feel awkward about meeting and speaking to other people, especially the people they know recently. To communicate freely with people, first of all, we have to keep our attitudes right. When we enter a new place, it’s polite to introduce ourselves at first. It’s also a good idea to wait for the seniors to invite us to shake hands. Then, we can focus on their notebooks or mobile phones and say, “Good choices; they are very beautiful.” This shows that we like them. Sometimes there are certain things that can start a conversation, like the classroom we are in or the local news we both know. However, don’t voice our opinions on people’s faces and heights. Besides, we need to carefully listen to what others say. Talking without stopping is always not a good idea; we should also pause and listen to others’ responses. Try to be actively involved in their topics and views. When they find us reliable and friendly to talk to, we will find them nice too. Let the conversation lead us, and we’ll see that one topic leads to another. Last but not least, do stay in touch after leaving. It’s very rude not to ask for the contact number, especially after the other people have helped you. Even if we don’t want to have further communication, just occasional greetings are necessary. It shows that we attach great importance to them. 9．What can we infer about the author from the text? A．She’s a student. B．She’s a host. C．She’s a farmer. D．She’s a teacher. 10．What does the underlined word “introverted” mean in Paragraph 1? A．Frank. B．Generous. C．Shallow. D．Shy. 11．What should we do when we meet strange people? A．Try to find common topics. B．Judge their appearance. C．Invite the seniors to shake hands. D．Wait for others to introduce themselves. 12．What is the best title for the text? A．How to avoid awkward situations? B．How to stay in touch with friends? C．How to show respect to the seniors? D．How to communicate with new friends? 【答案】9．B 10．D 11．A 12．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何与新朋友自由交流提出几点建议。 9．推理判断题。根据第一段中“I have many years of experience of interviewing guests on TV.(我有多年在电视上采访嘉宾的经验)”可推知，作者应该是一名主持人。故选B项。 10．词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“it can also become a tough task for introverted people, because they feel awkward about meeting and speaking to other people, especially the people they know recently.(对于introverted people来说，这也是一项艰巨的任务，因为他们对与他人见面和交谈感到尴尬，尤其是他们最近认识的人)”中“they feel awkward about meeting and speaking to other people”可知，introverted people觉得和其他人见面说话很尴尬，是指“内向的人”，所以introverted的意思是“内向的， 不爱交际的”，与shy意思相近。故选D项。 11．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Sometimes there are certain things that can start a conversation, like the classroom we are in or the local news we both know.(有时有些事情可以开始一段对话，比如我们所在的教室或者我们都知道的当地新闻)”可推知，当我们遇到陌生人时，应该试着找一些共同的话题来开始对话。故选A项。 12．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第一段中“To communicate freely with people, first of all, we have to keep our attitudes right.(为了与人自由交流，首先，我们必须保持正确的态度)”、第二段中“Besides, we need to carefully listen to what others say.(此外，我们需要仔细倾听别人说的话)”和第三段中“Last but not least, do stay in touch after leaving.(最后但并非最不重要的是，离开后一定要保持联系)”可推知，文章就如何与新朋友自由交流提出几点建议，所以D项“如何与新朋友交流”最能概括本文主旨。故选D项。 Passage 13 （22-23高一下·四川成都·期中）Christmas has come and gone once again. I'd been wanting to go holiday shopping ever since China eased its COVID-19 response measures in early December 2022, going to supermarkets to get ready for the big holiday. My mom was a single parent in New York City, the US. During the Christmas holiday, she would always make sure our home had a real festive feel to it — and she’d always make sure to get a real tree. We'd decorate it with ornaments and lights on the morning of December 25. And I always knew presents awaited. Over the years, I've never forgotten these happy moments. I first arrived in China in late 2008 and have since settled down in Shenyang, capital city of Liaoning Province in the northeast. Even though Christmas is not an official holiday in China, many shop windows will feature seasonal decorations and some locals will buy Christmas gifts for their families and friends. Unfortunately, I tested positive for Omicron (奥密克戎) on December 13th, 2022, and had almost all the symptoms (症状). I figured this would be the end of my holiday. As I knew my body preferred natural herbs, I decided to take the path of traditional Chinese medicine. With the help of this ancient form of treatment, plenty of rest and plenty of water, I made a speedy recovery. It seemed Christmas had not been lost, after all. After feeling much more like my normal self again, I went to the cinema to watch the latest action-adventure film, Avatar: The Way of Water. When I saw the fantasy epic on the big screen, I felt a sense of relief, like the movie theater was the only world that existed at that very moment. It is an experience that gives me something to share. When we meet with trouble, embrace it and get through it. I would like to wish all of you a very happy Christmas and a wonderful 2023. 3．What did the author plan to do before December 13th, 2022? A．He tested positive for Omicron. B．He planned to settle down in Shenyang. C．He planned to decorate the tree on the Eve of Christmas. D．He was going to make some preparations for the coming Christmas. 4．Which of the following did NOT help the author recover from Omicron? A．Having plenty of rest. B．Buying Christmas gifts for families and friends. C．Drinking a lot of water. D．Taking traditional Chinese medicine. 5．What can we infer from Paragraph 5? A．Christmas was lost for the author. B．The author recovered both physically and mentally. C．The author was frightened by the movie. D．The movie theatre was the only world that existed. 6．Which word can best describe the author according to the text? A．Positive. B．Friendly. C．Extraordinary. D．Negative. 【答案】3．D 4．B 5．B 6．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了作者在圣诞节前患Omicron以及康复的经历。 3．细节理解题。根据第一段第二句话“I’d been wanting to go holiday shopping ever since China eased its COVID-19 response measures in early December 2022, going to supermarkets to get ready for the big holiday. (自2022年12月初中国放松新冠肺炎防控措施以来，我就一直想去节日购物，去超市为这个大节日做准备。)”可知，作者在2022年12月13日之前一直打算为即将到来的圣诞节做准备。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段中“As I knew my body preferred natural herbs, I decided to take the path of traditional Chinese medicine. With the help of this ancient form of treatment, plenty of rest and plenty of water, I made a speedy recovery. (因为我知道我的身体更喜欢天然草药，所以我决定走中医的道路。在这种古老的治疗方法的帮助下，充足的休息和大量的水，我很快就恢复了。)”可知，作者通过服用中药，加上充足的休息和大量饮水而很快痊愈。B项“为家人和朋友购买圣诞节礼物。”不是帮助作者痊愈的因素，故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据第五段中“After feeling much more like my normal self again (在感觉自己恢复正常之后)”和“I felt a sense of relief (我感觉如释重负)”可知，作者身心都恢复了健康。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据作者治愈Omicron的经历以及最后一段“When we meet with trouble, embrace it and get through it. (当我们遇到困难时，拥抱它，克服它。)”可知，作者很乐观、很积极。故选A。 Passage 14 （23-24高一下·福建福州·期中）Neuroengineer Silvestro Micera develops advanced technological solutions to help people regain sensory and motor functions that have been lost due to injury events or neurological disorders. Until now, he has never before worked on strengthening the human body and cognition with the help of technology. Now in a study published in Science Robotics, Micera and his team report on how diaphragm (隔膜) movement can be monitored for successful control of an extra arm, essentially augmenting (增补) a healthy individual with a third-robotic-arm. For further exploration, the researchers first built a virtual environment to test a healthy user’s capacity to control a virtual arm using movement of his or her diaphragm. They found that diaphragm control does not interfere with actions like controlling one’s physiological (生理的) arms, one’s speech or gaze. In this virtual reality setup, the user is equipped with a belt that measures diaphragm movement. Wearing a virtual reality headset, the user sees three arms: the right arm and hand, the left arm and hand, and a third arm between the two with a symmetric (对称), six-fingered hand. In the virtual environment, the user is then hinted to reach out with either the left hand, the right hand, or in the middle with the symmetric hand. In the real environment, the user holds onto an exoskeleton (外骨骼) with both arms, which allows for control of the virtual left and right arms. Movement detected by the belt around the diaphragm is used for controlling the virtual middle, symmetric arm. The setup was tested on 61 healthy subjects (受试者) in over 150 sessions (某项活动的场次). Previous studies regarding the control of robotic arms have been focused on helping the disabled. The latest Science Robotics study is a step beyond repairing the human body towards augmentation. “Our next step is to explore the use of more complex robotic devices using our various control strategies, to perform real-life tasks, both inside and outside of the laboratory. Only then will we be able to grasp the real potential of this approach,” concludes Micera. 7．What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2 ? A．To introduce the topic. B．To show an evidence. C．To offer some background. D．To put forward the achievement. 8．What are the fourth and fifth paragraphs probably about? A．A virtual reality game. B．A new treatment method. C．A new medical device. D．An experiment on animals. 9．How does the author support the theme of the text? A．By describing research processes. B．By making some comparisons. C．By listing some related data. D．By offering some examples. 10．What is probably continued with the text? A．Why to balance inside and outside of the laboratory. B．How to further develop the robot market potential. C．How to expand controllable robotic devices. D．Where to find new and exciting opportunities. 【答案】7．D 8．C 9．A 10．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，隔膜运动可以成功控制额外的手臂，即可以用第三只机械手臂来增强个体健康。本文介绍了该研究的过程、结论和未来走向等。 7．推理判断题。根据第二段“Now in a study published in Science Robotics, Micera and his team report on how diaphragm (隔膜) movement can be monitored for successful control of an extra arm, essentially augmenting (增补) a healthy individual with a third-robotic-arm .(现在，在《科学机器人》杂志上发表的一项研究中，Micera和他的团队报告了如何通过监测隔膜运动来成功控制额外的手臂，实质上是用第三只机器手臂来增强健康的个体。)”可知，本段总结Micera和他的团队的研究成果，即利用隔膜运动可以成功控制一只额外的手臂。故选D项。 8．主旨大意题。根据第四段“In this virtual reality setup, the user is equipped with a belt that measures diaphragm movement. Wearing a virtual reality headset, the user sees three arms: the right arm and hand, the left arm and hand, and a third arm between the two with a symmetric (对称), six-fingered hand. (在这个虚拟现实设置中，用户配备了测量隔膜运动的皮带。戴上虚拟现实耳机，用户可以看到三只手臂：右臂和右手，左臂和左手，以及介于两者之间的第三只手臂，它有一只对称的六指手。)”以及第五段“In the virtual environment, the user is then hinted to reach out with either the left hand, the right hand, or in the middle with the symmetric hand. In the real environment, the user holds onto an exoskeleton (外骨骼) with both arms, which allows for control of the virtual left and right arms. Movement detected by the belt around the diaphragm is used for controlling the virtual middle, symmetric arm. The setup was tested on 61 healthy subjects (受试者) in over 150 sessions (某项活动的场次). (在虚拟环境中，然后提示用户伸出左手，右手或中间的对称手。在真实环境中，用户用双臂抓住外骨骼，这样就可以控制虚拟的左右手臂。由围绕隔膜的皮带检测到的运动用于控制虚拟中间，对称手臂。该装置在61名健康受试者身上进行了150多次测试。)”可知，第四和第五段大概是关于一种新的医疗设备。故选C项。 9．推理判断题。根据第三段“For further exploration, the researchers first built a virtual environment to test a healthy user’s capacity to control a virtual arm using movement of his or her diaphragm. They found that diaphragm control does not interfere with actions like controlling one’s physiological (生理的) arms, one’s speech or gaze. (为了进一步探索，研究人员首先建立了一个虚拟环境来测试健康用户通过移动隔膜来控制虚拟手臂的能力。他们发现，控制横膈膜不会干扰控制生理手臂、说话或凝视等行为。)”；第四段“In this virtual reality setup, the user is equipped with a belt that measures diaphragm movement. Wearing a virtual reality headset, the user sees three arms: the right arm and hand, the left arm and hand, and a third arm between the two with a symmetric (对称), six-fingered hand. (在这个虚拟现实设置中，用户配备了测量隔膜运动的皮带。戴上虚拟现实耳机，用户可以看到三只手臂：右臂和右手，左臂和左手，以及介于两者之间的第三只手臂，它有一只对称的六指手。)”以及第五段“In the virtual environment, the user is then hinted to reach out with either the left hand, the right hand, or in the middle with the symmetric hand. In the real environment, the user holds onto an exoskeleton (外骨骼) with both arms, which allows for control of the virtual left and right arms. Movement detected by the belt around the diaphragm is used for controlling the virtual middle, symmetric arm. The setup was tested on 61 healthy subjects (受试者) in over 150 sessions (某项活动的场次). (在虚拟环境中，然后提示用户伸出左手，右手或中间的对称手。在真实环境中，用户用双臂抓住外骨骼，这样就可以控制虚拟的左右手臂。由围绕隔膜的皮带检测到的运动用于控制虚拟中间，对称手臂。该装置在61名健康受试者身上进行了150多次测试。)”可推知，作者采用详细描述相关研究过程的手法来论证本文的中心。故选A项。 10．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Our next step is to explore the use of more complex robotic devices using our various control strategies, to perform real-life tasks, both inside and outside of the laboratory. (我们的下一步是探索使用更复杂的机械设备，使用我们的各种控制策略，在实验室内外执行现实生活中的任务。)”可知，本文将继续阐述如何拓展可控性机械设备的研究。故选C项。 Passage 15 （23-24高一下·广西南宁·期中）“If music is the medicine of the soul, let it play on,” said a famous person. I think he said so because probably he got some help from music. Music has some strange abilities. Medical scientists have found that a person that feels stressed can actually listen to some kind of music and become well． The researchers said that since stress comes as a result of life events such as starting a new family, starting a new business, and starting a new job, one can actually listen to good music and feel good because good music touches the human mind in a positive way. Music helps you to forget the life events that make you worried and remember the important events that once happened in your life． Depression (抑郁) is a disease caused by stress, smoking, social problems and so on. Depression is also caused by problems such as failure in business. Depression may bring us weakness, headaches, and loss of concentration. Good music makes one remember happy moments or good days. If you play music about love, it makes you feel like falling in love again though you may have had several upset experiences. And such good feelings make you healthy． Anxiety (焦虑) is another health problem that can be controlled by music. Anxiety is a side effect of some major health problems such as cancer of the liver and cancer of the breast.Good music makes you feel relaxed and removes the pain from these diseases and you feel all right． Good music can send you to sleep. And you need to know that sleep puts your body in a healthy condition.Sleep takes away the effects of stress, depression and anxiety from a person． 5．What do you know about music according to the famous person in paragraph 1? A．Music can treat many kinds of diseases． B．Music can help you keep healthy in your mind． C．Music can take the place of medicine in treating illness． D．Music can make you remember things that happened in the past． 6．How does good music help people remove stress? A．By letting people have a good sleep． B．By making people think positively． C．By showing something new to people． D．By making people focus only on important things． 7．According to the passage，what will one who has cancer most probably experience? A．Stress． B．Depression． C．Anxiety． D．Upset． 8．Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? A．The Health Benefits of Listening to Music B．Stress Can Bring Us Many Kinds of Diseases C．Some Diseases Have Something to Do with Music D．Tips for Us to Live a Healthy and Comfortable Life 【答案】5．B 6．B 7．C 8．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章列举了音乐在几个方面的具体作用，目的在于说明音乐对我们身体有好处。 5．推理判断题。根据文章第一段““ If music is the medicine of the soul, let it play on,” said a famous person. (“如果音乐是灵魂的良药，那就让它继续吧，”一位名人说)”可推断，音乐可以帮助人保持精神健康。故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The researchers said that since stress comes as a result of life events such as starting a new family, starting a new business, and starting a new job, one can actually listen to good music and feel good because good music touches the human mind in a positive way. (研究人员说，由于压力来自于生活事件，如组建新家庭、开始新事业、开始新工作，一个人实际上可以听好的音乐并感觉良好，因为好的音乐以积极的方式触动人的思想)”可知，好的音乐帮助人们消除压力主要是通过让人们积极地思考。故选B。 7．细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“Anxiety (焦虑) is another health problem that can be controlled by music. Anxiety is a side effect of sonic major health problems such as liver cancer and breast cancer.( 焦虑是另一个可以通过音乐控制的健康问题。焦虑是肝癌和乳腺癌等重大健康问题的副作用)”可知，患癌症的人最有可能体会到焦虑。故选C项。 8．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“I think he said so probably because he got some help from music. Music has some strange abilities. Medical scientists have found that a person that feels stressed can actually listen to some kind of music and become well.(我想他这么说可能是因为他从音乐中得到了一些帮助。音乐有一些奇怪的能力。医学科学家发现，一个感到有压力的人实际上可以听某种音乐，然后变得好起来)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了音乐在健康方面对人们的好处，并列举了音乐在几个方面的具体作用。所以选择项A“The health benefits of listening to music(听音乐对健康的好处)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选A。 Passage 16 （23-24高一下·福建福州·期中）Whether you believe it or not, there is a festival that honors the monkeys. Called ‘The Monkey Buffet Festival,’ it is celebrated in the city of Lopburi. You may find this surprising, but when you ask some locals about the cultural significance of this festival you will find that there is really nothing! The Monkey Buffet Festival is supposed to be for business — a creative and unique way of attracting and increasing tourists in Thailand. However, you may ask why, of all the animals in Thailand to honor with a festivity, choose monkeys? Interestingly, this is due to ancient folklore (民间传说) that tells the story of Hanuman, a Hindu monkey deity (神) who is believed to have rescued a bride (新娘) from a ten-headed evil spirit. It was said that Hanuman discovered Lopburi, and these monkeys, the ones living in Lopburi receiving a feast every year, are his descendants (后代). The yearly Monkey Buffet Festival started in 1989 organized by a local businessman. Nowadays, the festival is a major tourist event and travelers from all over the world come here to see these huge numbers of monkeys filling their stomachs. The Monkey Buffet Festival is a unique event that will give you a new perspective (视角) on how monkeys are treated in Lopburi. It may be a strange festival, but promises a lot of fun especially for people who love animals. These long-tailed monkeys are very used to humans, so tourists have no need to worry that they will go away seeing people getting near them. However, this could be disadvantageous as well. They can be very aggressive (好攻击的) and have been known to take glasses and wallets away from tourists. So keep an eye on monkeys hanging from trees in the area. Visit Lopburi in Thailand and enjoy the Monkey Buffet. What are you waiting for? Mark your calendar for the last Sunday of November and experience the festivities with the cute little monkeys. Where else can you find a festival where monkeys are fed with jellies, candies, sausages, and a can of Coke to drink! 9．Why is the Monkey Buffet Festival held? A．To ask people to protect the wild animals. B．To spread Thai cultural significance. C．To develop tourism in Lopburi. D．To show respect to monkeys. 10．What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The reason why monkeys are honored. B．The way the festival is organized. C．The influence of the festival. D．The history of Lopburi. 11．What is likely to happen when humans are around? A．Monkeys fear to show up. B．Monkeys lose their habitats. C．Monkeys show unfriendly behavior. D．Monkeys hate hanging from trees. 12．What did the author want to do in the last paragraph? A．Call on people to care about monkeys. B．Encourage people to attend the festival. C．Ask people to reflect on their actions toward nature. D．Discuss the relationship between humans and nature. 【答案】9．C 10．A 11．C 12．B 【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了泰国的猴子自助餐节。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段中“You may find this surprising, but when you ask some locals about the cultural significance of this festival you will find that there is really nothing! The Monkey Buffet Festival is supposed to be for business — a creative and unique way of attracting and increasing tourists in Thailand.(你可能会觉得惊讶，但是当你问当地人这个节日的文化意义时，你会发现真的没有什么！“猴子自助餐节”本来是为了商业目的，这是一种吸引和增加泰国游客的创造性和独特的方式)”可知，人们创办猴子自助餐节的目的是发展泰国的旅游业，吸引人们到Lopburi观光。故选C项。 10．主旨大意题。根据第二段“However, you may ask why, of all the animals in Thailand to honor with a festivity, choose monkeys? Interestingly, this is due to ancient folklore (民间传说) that tells the story of Hanuman, a Hindu monkey deity (神) who is believed to have rescued a bride (新娘) from a ten-headed evil spirit. It was said that Hanuman discovered Lopburi, and these monkeys, the ones living in Lopburi receiving a feast every year, are his descendants (后代).(然而，你可能会问，为什么在泰国所有值得庆祝节日的动物中，偏偏选择了猴子？有趣的是，这是由于古老的民间传说讲述了哈努曼的故事，哈努曼是印度的一个猴子神，据说他从一个十头恶魔手中救了一个新娘。据说哈努曼发现了华富里，而这些每年都在华富里享受盛宴的猴子，就是哈努曼的后代)”可知，本段主要解释了人们为何选择猴子作为该节庆祝的对象。故选A项。 11．细节理解题。根据第四段中“These long-tailed monkeys are very used to humans, so tourists have no need to worry that they will go away seeing people getting near them. However, this could be disadvantageous as well. They can be very aggressive (好攻击的) and have been known to take glasses and wallets away from tourists. So keep an eye on monkeys hanging from trees in the area.(这些长尾猴对人类已经很习惯了，所以游客不必担心它们会因为看到人们靠近而离开。然而，这也可能是不利的。它们很有攻击性，会从游客手中抢走眼镜和钱包。所以留意一下挂在树上的猴子)”可知，人类频繁出现的弊端是猴子可能会有一些具有攻击性的行为，如抢走人们的眼镜或者钱包。故选C项。 12．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Visit Lopburi in Thailand and enjoy the Monkey Buffet. What are you waiting for? Mark your calendar for the last Sunday of November and experience the festivities with the cute little monkeys. Where else can you find a festival where monkeys are fed with jellies, candies, sausages, and a can of Coke to drink!(去泰国的华富里享受猴子自助餐。你还在等什么？在日历上标记11月的最后一个星期天，和可爱的小猴子一起体验节日。在其他地方，你还能找到这样一个节日，猴子们吃的是果冻、糖果、香肠和一罐可乐！)”可知，作者在号召、鼓励人们去Lopburi游玩，参加猴子自助餐节。故选B项。 Passage 17 （23-24高一下·福建福州·期中）Before Ed Sheeran became the Grammy-winning and 150 million album-selling Ed Sheeran, he was just another struggling artist. He was playing in small clubs, knocking on doors and being told no over and over again — following a seemingly impossible dream. But Sheeran decided to take a risk on himself, buying a one-way ticket to Los Angeles in 2010 after booking one gig (特约演奏). Looking for other gigs led to playing on Jamie Foxx’s radio show and to using the recording studio in Foxx’s home for free. And sleeping on Foxx’s couch (长沙发). “Within a month,” Sheeran said, “of going there, with zero confidence, and ending up in one of the biggest movie stars in the world’s house, recording ... in my mind, I was like, ‘I must have something.’ So, going back to England, I had this charged-up battery ... and started making records, doing tours all over ...” Staying the course in the face of struggle and rejection (拒绝) is hard. That’s where Foxx stepped in for Sheeran. “‘You’re great,’” Foxx recalled telling Sheeran. “I said, ‘I know you don’t have anywhere to go, so you can take a rest here.’” Most people give up in the face of adversity (逆境) — even if they are smarter, better connected, more talented or better funded than you. Success often comes down to perseverance (坚持). You can’t win if you aren’t around at the end. You don’t have to offer your couch. But you can be kind. You can offer a word of encouragement to a struggling friend. You can offer a little help to a struggling connection. Behind every startup is a person with a dream: a person living on couches and depending on strangers being kind. Once in a while, be one of those strangers. Because a little help may be all a person needs to keep going. 13．How was Ed Sheeran before he went to Los Angeles? A．He became well-known in clubs. B．He started to step into the music industry. C．He wasted many chances to be successful. D．He nearly had no hope of making progress. 14．What did Foxx do to help Ed Sheeran? A．He gave him some money. B．He found a job for him. C．He held tours for him. D．He offered his couch. 15．When Ed Sheeran left Los Angeles, he _____. A．was satisfied with his achievements B．was uncertain about his future C．was confident about himself D．was upset with Foxx 16．What does the author want to share in paragraph 6? A．Two heads are better than one. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．Where there is a will, there is a way. D．In time of danger, one’s mind works fast. 【答案】13．D 14．D 15．C 16．C 【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了歌手艾德·希兰成名前历经挫折，杰米·福克斯向他伸出援手，帮助他重拾信心。 13．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Before Ed Sheeran became the Grammy-winning and 150 million album-selling Ed Sheeran, he was just another struggling artist. He was playing in small clubs, knocking on doors and being told no over and over again — following a seemingly impossible dream.(在艾德·希兰成为格莱美奖得主和专辑销量1.5亿的艾德·希兰之前，他只是另一个苦苦挣扎的艺术家。他在小俱乐部表演，挨家挨户敲门，一次又一次被拒绝——追逐着一个看似不可能的梦想。)”可知，在艾德·希兰去洛杉矶之前，他苦苦挣扎着，追求音乐仿佛是一个遥不可及的梦想，几乎看不到进步的希望。故选D。 14．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Looking for other gigs led to playing on Jamie Foxx’s radio show and to using the recording studio in Foxx’s home for free. And sleeping on Foxx’s couch (长沙发).(为了寻找其他的演出机会，我参加了杰米·福克斯的广播节目，并免费使用了福克斯家中的录音室。睡在福克斯的沙发上。)”可知，杰米·福克斯向艾德·希兰提供了诸多帮助，包括为他提供睡觉的沙发。故选D。 15．推理判断题。根据第三段““Within a month,” Sheeran said, “of going there, with zero confidence, and ending up in one of the biggest movie stars in the world’s house, recording ... in my mind, I was like, ‘I must have something.’ So, going back to England, I had this charged-up battery ... and started making records, doing tours all over ...”(“不到一个月，”希兰说，“我毫无信心地去了那里，最后来到了世界上最大的电影明星之一的家里，录音……在我的脑海里，我就像，'我必须有一些东西。“所以，回到英国后，我充满动力……然后开始录制唱片，到处巡演……”)”可知，离开洛杉矶之前，艾德·希兰重拾了信心。故选C。 16．推理判断题。根据第六段“Most people give up in the face of adversity (逆境) — even if they are smarter, better connected, more talented or better funded than you. Success often comes down to perseverance (坚持). You can’t win if you aren’t around at the end.(大多数人在面对逆境时都会放弃——即使他们比你更聪明、人脉更广、更有才华或资金更充裕。成功往往归结于坚持不懈。如果你最后不在身边，你就赢不了。)”可知，作者认为一个人想要成功必须学会在逆境中不放弃并坚持到底，由此可知，作者表达的意思与C项（有志者事竟成）最为接近。故选C。 Passage 18 （23-24高一下·云南昭通·期中）Showing Respect for Seniors Dads have Father’s Day. Moms have Mother’s Day. Kids have Children’s Day. But, do our grandparents have a special holiday? Yes, they do! The Double Ninth Festival is a special day for elderly people in China. The festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. As the Chinese word for nine has the same sound as the word for long, people take the Double Ninth Festival to show their wishes of long life for elderly people. There are many traditions for this festival. On that day, families get together and climb mountains for luck and in the hope that elderly people will live much longer. They also drink chrysanthemum wine (菊花酒) and wear a plant called zhuyu to celebrate it. Both chrysanthemum and zhuyu are regarded as clean plants that can clean houses and cure diseases. Respecting elderly people is shown not only on this special day but also in daily life. For example, when an older person enters a room, everyone stands up. When there are several guests at the table, the host usually introduces them from the oldest to the youngest. When a younger person is presenting something to an older person, two hands are used. On a crowded subway or bus, younger people always offer their seats to elderly people. It is a traditional virtue in China to respect elderly people. That’s because the Chinese know that elderly people have knowledge and experience that young people can learn from. So, Chinese people are proud of being old. Besides, to respect the elderly people is to respect yourself tomorrow. 17．Which of the following may NOT be a tradition for the Double Ninth Festival? A．Cleaning houses. B．Wearing the plant zhuyu. C．Drinking chrysanthemum wine. D．Families climbing mountains together. 18．What is Paragraph 4 about? A．Why we should respect elderly people. B．Traditional ways of celebrating the festival. C．What young people usually do on this festival. D．Examples of respecting elderly people in daily life. 19．Which is NOT the correct way to respect elderly people? A．We should offer seats to the old while taking a bus. B．We should sit straight when the old come into a room. C．We should use double hands to present things to the old. D．We should introduce the oldest person first while eating at the table. 20．Why are Chinese people proud of being old? A．It means they don’t have to work for others. B．It means they have more virtues than others. C．It means they have knowledge and experience. D．It means what they did in the past was meaningful. 【答案】17．A 18．D 19．B 20．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了重阳节，列举了一些人们在日常生活中尊重老年人的例子，并讲述了尊重老年人是中华民族的一种传统美德。 17．细节理解题。根据第三段“On that day, families get together and climb mountains for luck and in the hope that elderly people will live much longer. They also drink chrysanthemum wine (菊花酒) and wear a plant called zhuyu to celebrate it. (在那一天，家人聚在一起爬山以求好运，并希望老年人能活得更久。他们还喝菊花酒，戴一种叫茱萸的植物来庆祝。)”可知在重阳节这天，家人聚在一起爬山，喝菊花酒并佩戴一种名为“茱萸”的植物，选项A没有提到。故选A。 18．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Respecting elderly people is shown not only on this special day but also in daily life. For example, when an older person enters a room, everyone stands up. When there are several guests at the table, the host usually introduces them from the oldest to the youngest. When a younger person is presenting something to an older person, two hands are used. On a crowded subway or bus, younger people always offer their seats to elderly people. (尊重老人不仅体现在这个特殊的日子里，也体现在日常生活中。例如，当一位老人进入房间时，每个人都站起来。当餐桌上有几位客人时，主人通常从年长的介绍到最小的。当年轻人向老年人递东西时，要用两只手。在拥挤的地铁或公共汽车上，年轻人总是给老年人让座。)”可知，第四段主要是一些人们在日常生活中尊重老年人的例子。故选D。 19．细节理解题。根据第四段“For example, when an older person enters a room, everyone stands up. (例如，当一位老人进入房间时，每个人都站起来。)”可知当一个老年人走进房间时，每个人都站起来，选项B“当老人走进房间时，我们应该坐直”表示有误。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据最后一段“That’s because the Chinese know that elderly people have knowledge and experience that young people can learn from. So, Chinese people are proud of being old. (这是因为中国人知道老年人有知识和经验，年轻人可以学习。所以，中国人以年老而自豪。)”可知，中国人知道老年人有见识与经历，所以，中国人以年老为荣。故选C。 Passage 19 （22-23高一下·四川眉山·期中）A man from British has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King. Ghaffar Pourazar said he has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child and is full of interest about China. In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school. At the age of 32, he had to learn with teenage students everyday, starting from the most basic training of the legs and waist. At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera. To him, it was the biggest obstacle, but he never gave up. Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character. Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect (方言), but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King. To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows. 5．What did Ghaffar begin to do in the year of 1994? A．He became a fan of Bruce Lee. B．He took an interest in Beijing Opera. C．He learn Beijing Opera in Beijing. D．He acted the part of the Monkey King. 6．From Paragraph 4, we can see _________. A．Monkey King is not easy to perform. B．He practised harder than other performers. C．He didn’t understand the Monkey King well enough. D．He loved the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. 7．What can be inferred from the passage about Ghaffar? A．He is a successful team leader. B．He translated Beijing Opera story for a living. C．He teaches Beijing Opera for fun in many schools. D．He has made huge contributions to spreading Beijing Opera. 8．Which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to come from? A．Culture B．Sports C．Business D．Education 【答案】5．C 6．B 7．D 8．A 【导语】本文是记叙文。描述了英国男子Ghaffar Pourazar对中国京剧产生浓厚兴趣，尤其是学习并精通表演京剧中的经典角色——美猴王的过程。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段“In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.(1993年，他偶然在伦敦观看了北京靖宇剧团专业人士演出的京剧。Ghaffar说，他爱上了美丽的声音，丰富多彩的服装，精彩的表演等等。所以一年后，他只身来到中国，在北京的一所学校学习京剧)”可知，1994年，Ghaffar在北京学京剧。故选C项。 6．推理判断题。根据第四段“Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.(四年后，他开始学习表演中国经典故事《西游记》中的传统角色孙悟空。他说，他比其他演员早一个小时到达工作室，还买了书籍和CD，以便更好地了解这个角色)”可知，他比其他演员早一个小时到达工作室，还买了书籍和CD，所以他比其他表演者练习得更刻苦。故选B项。 7．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect (方言), but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King.(如今的Ghaffar不仅会说北京话，还为京剧树立了声誉。他曾因表演孙悟空而获得国际顶级奖项)”以及最后一段“To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.(为了帮助更多的人欣赏京剧，Ghaffar经常在美国、英国和其他国家的学校教授这一传统艺术形式。当他发现语言难以理解时，他开始翻译京剧故事歌词。他带领一群演员在一个半月的时间里在美国演出了66场。他还带领一个48人的团队在马来西亚演出。在过去的十年里，他参加了400多场演出)”可知，Ghaffar为京剧的传播做出了巨大的贡献。故选D项。 8．推理判断题。根据第一段“A man from British has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King.(来自英国的一名男子学会了表演京剧所需的技巧，让观众们享受到他生动的孙悟空表演)”以及最后一段“To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.(为了帮助更多的人欣赏京剧，Ghaffar经常在美国、英国和其他国家的学校教授这一传统艺术形式。当他发现语言难以理解时，他开始翻译京剧故事歌词。他带领一群演员在一个半月的时间里在美国演出了66场。他还带领一个48人的团队在马来西亚演出。在过去的十年里，他参加了400多场演出)”可知，本文主要讲述Ghaffar 热爱中国京剧并学习京剧的故事，所以应是最可能来源于报纸的 “文化” 一栏。故选A项。 Passage 20 （22-23高一下·广东中山·期中）As we continue to explore farther out into our solar system and beyond, the question of humans living on other planets often comes up. Manned bases on the Moon or Mars for example, have long been a dream of many. There is a natural desire to explore as far as we can go, and also to extend humanity’s presence on a permanent or at least semi-permanent basis. In order to do this, however, it is necessary to adapt to different extreme environments. On the Moon for example, a colony must be self-sustaining and protect its inhabitants from the airless, harsh environment outside. Mars, though, is different. While future bases could adapt to the Martian environment over time there is also the possibility of modifying the surrounding environment instead of just co-existing with it. This is the process of terraforming-adjusting Mars’ atmosphere and environment to make it more Earth-like. But the bigger question is, should we? One of the main issues is whether Mars has any native life or not and if it does, should it be preserved as much as possible? If the answer is yes, then large-scale human settlements on Mars should be completely off-limits. Small colonics might be fine, but living on Mars should not be at the expense of any native habitats, if they exist. If Mars is home to any indigenous life, then terraforming should be a non-issue; it simply should not be done. What if Mars is lifeless? Even if no life exists there, that untouched and unique alien environment needs to be preserved as it is as much as possible. We’ve already done too much damage here on our own planet. By studying Mars and other planets and moons in their current natural state, we can learn so much about their history and also learn more about our own world. We should appreciate the differences of other worlds instead of just transforming them to suit our own ambitions. 9．What is the best title for the text? A．Is there life on Mars? B．Can we adapt to Mars? C．Should we terraform Mars? D．Are Mars and Earth So Different? 10．What does the author think we should do if life is found on Mars? A．Ensure that it’s not harmed. B．Negotiate with the Martians. C．Change the unpopulated regions. D．Assess the advantages and disadvantages. 11．What does the underlined word “indigenous” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Complex. B．Native. C．Foreign. D．Intelligent. 12．How does the author develop his ideas in the text? A．By referring to others’ research. B．By evaluating different planets. C．By justifying the benefits of terraforming. D．By arguing in support of one viewpoint. 【答案】9．C 10．A 11．B 12．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，论述了人类是否应该移民火星，在火星上大规模建造定居点这个问题。 9．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Mars, though, is different. While future bases could adapt to the Martian environment over time there is also the possibility of modifying the surrounding environment instead of just co-existing with it. This is the process of terraforming-adjusting Mars’ atmosphere and environment to make it more Earth-like. But the bigger question is, should we?(然而，火星是不同的。虽然未来的基地可以随着时间的推移适应火星环境，但也有可能改变周围的环境，而不仅仅是与之共存。这是一个改造火星的过程——调整火星的大气和环境，使其更像地球。但更大的问题是，我们应该这样做吗？)”以及文章全文可知，文章首先提出问题——我们是否应该调整火星的大气和环境，使它更像地球，紧接就这问题展开阐述：首先要弄清楚火星上是否有原生生命，如果有，那么在火星上建造大规模人类定居点应该是完全禁止的；其次如果火星没有生命，也要尽可能地保护。由此可知，文章主要探讨我们是否应该改造火星，将火星地球化的问题。C选项“Should we terraform Mars?(我们应该改造火星吗？)”能够概括文章主旨，为最佳标题。故选C项。 10．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Small colonies might be fine, but living on Mars should not be at the expense of any native habitats, if they exist(小的殖民地可能没问题，但在火星上生活不应该以牺牲任何原生栖息地为代价，如果它们存在的话)”可知，如果火星上存在任何原生栖息地，生活在火星上就不应该以牺牲它们为代价；由此可知，作者认为如果在火星上发现了生命，我们应该要保证火星生物不受伤害。故选A。 11．词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“One of the main issues is whether Mars has any native life or not and if it does, should it be preserved as much as possible? If the answer is yes, then large-scale human settlements on Mars should be completely off-limits. Small colonics might be fine, but living on Mars should not be at the expense of any native habitats, if they exist. (其中一个主要问题是火星上是否有原生生命，如果有，是否应该尽可能地保存下来？如果答案是肯定的，那么人类在火星上的大规模定居应该是完全禁止的。小型殖民地可能没问题，但在火星上生活不应该以牺牲任何原生栖息地为代价，如果它们存在的话)”可知，该段第一句提出问题：火星上是否有原生生命，如果有，是否应该尽可能地保护？然后下文回答，如果火星上存在任何原生栖息地，生活在火星上就不应该以牺牲它们为代价。由此推知，划线词所在句“If Mars is home to any indigenous life, then terraforming should be a non-issue; it simply should not be done.(如果火星上有任何indigenous生命，那么地球化应该不是问题；这是不应该做的。)”表达的意思应为：如果火星是任何土著生命的家园, 那么地球改造应该是一个不存在的问题；这根本不应该做。因此，划线词indigenous的意思应为“土著的，本土的”，与native同义。故选B。 12．推理判断题。作者在第一段中“There is a natural desire to explore as far as we can go, and also to extend humanity’s presence on a permanent or at least semi-permanent basis. In order to do this, however, it is necessary to adapt to different extreme environments.(人类有一种自然的愿望，即尽我们所能去探索，同时也希望在永久或至少半永久的基础上扩大人类的存在。然而，为了做到这一点，有必要适应不同的极端环境。)”以及第二段“Mars, though, is different. While future bases could adapt to the Martian environment over time there is also the possibility of modifying the surrounding environment instead of just co-existing with it. This is the process of terraforming-adjusting Mars’ atmosphere and environment to make it more Earth-like. But the bigger question is, should we?(然而，火星是不同的。虽然未来的基地可以随着时间的推移适应火星环境，但也有可能改变周围的环境，而不仅仅是与之共存。这是一个改造火星的过程——调整火星的大气和环境，使其更像地球。但更大的问题是，我们应该这样做吗？)”提出问题：我们应该调整火星的大气和环境，使它更像地球吗？下文作者通过火星上是否有原生生命两个方面展开论述，指出不管火星上是否有原生生命，都不能为了自己的野心对火星进行地球化而破坏其独特环境。由此可知，本文主要通过论述来阐明一个观点：不应该随意进行地球化而破坏火星独特环境。故选D。 Passage 21 （22-23高一下·广东湛江·期中）A broken heart. A sad ending to a love affair. That’s something most of us have experienced, or probably will After all, it’s part of human life. But no question, the experience can be serious. You might find yourself listening more to sad music, sad songs, or worse, that you’ve been into a sense of hopelessness about life itself. You might feel a sadness, as in Neil Young’s Only Love Can Break Your Heart, or the pain of a lyric (歌词) from Bob Dylan’s Love Sick: “I’m sick of love, I wish I’d never met you.” But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. It can activate empathy (共鸣) and the desire to connect with others both pathways through the prison of heartache and sadness. That may sound paradoxical (相悖的). Especially if you listen to melancholy music, like Marianelli’s Farewell, or to popular songs and there are plenty of them, across decades and generations: Billie Eilish’s When The Parry’s Over in our present times R.E.M.’s Everybody Hurts, from the 90s. New research finds that and music can help heal (治愈) and uplift you from your broken heart. For example, a recent study from Germany found the emotional impact of listening to and music in a call of feeling of empathy and a desire for positive connection with others. That itself, in psychologically (心理的) healing. The finding links with other studies that show accepting your bad situation emotionally accepting reality as it is stirs healing and growth beyond it. In short, accepting your experience mouses hope. For example, research from Cornell University, described here a published in Psychological Science found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it is a step towards growth and change creates power to find a pathway through it, beyond it. 3．What can we learn about listening to sad music? A．It breaks your heart completely. B．It makes you feel hopeless and lonely. C．it can send you to the prison of sadness. D．It’s an important pathway through the heartache. 4．What does the underlined word “melancholy” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Sad. B．Popular. C．Light. D．Peaceful 5．What should you do when in sad situations according to the last paragraph? A．Accept reality as it is. B．Turn to a psychologist for help. C．Read some books about psychology. D．Get fully prepared and make big changes. 6．What’s the best title for the text? A．The Importance of Music B．How to Heal a Broken Heart C．The Sad Music’s Effect on Heartache D．How to Survive in a Difficult Situation 【答案】3．D 4．A 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了听悲伤的音乐对心痛的影响，研究表明，听悲伤的音乐可以帮助治愈和振奋你受伤的心。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. (但研究表明，心痛是有治愈途径的。听悲伤的音乐是主要的一种方式。它可以帮助你再次开始对生活感到快乐和充满希望)”可知，听悲伤的音乐是走出心痛的一个重要途径。故选D项。 4．词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“That may sound paradoxical (相悖的). Especially if you listen to melancholy music, like Marianelli’s Farewell, or to popular songs and there are plenty of them, across decades and generations: Billie Eilish’s When The Parry’s Over in our present times R.E.M.’s Everybody Hurts, from the 90s.(这听起来可能有些矛盾。尤其是当你听melancholy音乐时，比如玛丽安内利的《告别》，或者是流行歌曲)”中列举的歌曲“Marianelli’s Farewell”和“R.E.M.’s Everybody Hurts”可推知，Farewell和Everybody Hurts都是伤悲的音乐，所以划线词melancholy 意为“悲伤的，忧郁的”，与sad意思相近。故选A项。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The finding links with other studies that show accepting your bad situation emotionally accepting reality as it is stirs healing and growth beyond it. (这一发现与其他研究相联系，这些研究表明，从情感上接受你的糟糕处境——接受现实——会激发治愈和成长)”可推知，当你在悲伤的情境中时，应该接受现实，这有助于治愈和成长。故选A项。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第三段中“But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. (但研究表明，有方法可以缓解心痛。听悲伤的音乐是主要的一种方式)”和第五段中“New research finds that and music can help heal (治愈) and uplift you from your broken heart. (新的研究发现，音乐可以帮助治愈并让你从破碎的心中振作起来)”可知，本文主要介绍了听悲伤的音乐对心痛的积极影响，因此最适合的标题是“悲伤音乐对心痛的影响”。故选C项。 Passage 22 （22-23高一下·江苏扬州·期中）You might have come across some wildlife animals hiding in your backyard if you live near a deep forest, but nothing beats the surprise this woman got when she found three baby deer hiding in her house to wait out the storm. The woman then posted several photos of the baby deer taking refuge (避难) in one of her rooms on her Imgur account “Amscolie”. She wrote that it was a very stormy day and a rainstorm was coming so she left her back door open just in case some animals wanted to take refuge in her house. In the meantime, she went out in the storm to check whether there were any animals that were stuck in the bad weather, especially a number of deer. However, she could not find any of them so she went back to her home. Surprisingly, she found that the deer had already made their way inside her house! Like many other animals, deer too can predict stormy weather and know when it is best to find a shelter from the dangerous weather. As the back door was opened, she did not notice when the deer entered her house. The three lovely baby deer made their way inside but there was no sight of their parents. The woman did try to find if there was any deer nearby her house but to no avail. The woman thought that the baby deer might have lost their parents so she welcomed them with open arms. “I raise orphaned (孤儿的) wildlife. Recently, the back door was open as a storm was coming. The deer were nowhere to be found. I went inside, only to see them next to an end table in the living room. I told them they could sleep in the house for the night because the weather was going to be terrible,” the woman wrote on Little Things. com. 7．How did the baby deer enter the woman’s house? A．They entered through the back door. B．The woman led them in. C．The woman invited them in. D．They entered through the window. 8．What do we know about the woman from paragraph 2? A．She is devoted to protecting wildlife. B．She lost her deer on a stormy night. C．She raises deer in her own house. D．She hardly came across wild animals. 9．Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase “to no avail” in paragraph 4? A．missed B．resigned C．failed D．disappeared 10．Why were the deer found in the woman’s living room? A．They were hungry. B．Bad weather forced them to find a shelter. C．They were being hunted. D．Their parents lost them on purpose. 【答案】7．A 8．A 9．C 10．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了三只小鹿在暴风时，进入一名热衷于保护野生动物的女士的房间里，以躲避糟糕的天气。 7．细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“She wrote that it was a very stormy day and a rainstorm was coming so she left her back door open just in case some animals wanted to take refuge in her house.(她写道，这是一个暴风雨天，暴雨即将来临，所以她把后门开着，以防一些动物想在她的房子里避难)”和第四段第二句“As the back door was opened, she did not notice when the deer entered her house.(由于后门是开着的，她没有注意到那只鹿进入了她的房子)”可知，小鹿是从开着的后门进了女人的房子。故选A项。 8．推理判断题。根据第二段第三句“In the meantime, she went out in the storm to check whether there were any animals that were stuck in the bad weather, especially a number of deer.(与此同时，她冒着暴风雨出去检查是否有动物被困在恶劣的天气中，尤其是一些鹿)”可知，这名女士很关心野生动物，即她致力于保护野生动物。故选A项。 9．词句猜测题。根据第四段第四句“The woman did try to find if there was any deer nearby her house but to no avail.(这名女士确实试图寻找是否有鹿在她的房子附近，但to no avail)”中的“did try to find”和“but”可知，这名女士虽然努力寻找了，但是并没有找到，即“失败、未能做到”。故选C项。 10．细节理解题。根据第一段“You might have come across some wildlife animals hiding in your backyard if you live near a deep forest, but nothing beats the surprise this woman got when she found three baby deer hiding in her house to wait out the storm.(如果你住在森林深处，你可能会遇到一些野生动物藏在你的后院，但没有什么比这位女士发现三只小鹿藏在她的房子里等待风暴结束更令人惊讶的了)”和最后一段最后一句“I told them they could sleep in the house for the night because the weather was going to be terrible(我告诉它们，它们可以在房子里过夜，因为天气会很糟糕)”可知，小鹿进入这个房子是因为糟糕的天气，即风暴迫使他们找个避风港。故选B项 Passage 23 （23-24高一上·河北沧州·期中）There are two kinds of people: those who like to pack up leftovers as soon as dinner is over, and those who let leftovers sit out for a few hours so they can cool down. However, both leaving leftovers out for a long period of time and adding hot items to the fridge can cause problems. Whether you should immediately put food in the fridge or let it sit out to cool depends on its temperature. Dangerous bacterial (细菌的) growth happens between 41 and 135 degrees F. Potentially harmful bacteria grows most rapidly at these temperatures. Placing lots of hot food in the fridge can raise the temperature of the fridge into this danger zone. Fridge temperatures should always be set below 40 degrees F. This may help the food get out of the danger zone as fast as possible. However, there’s no harm in putting hot food directly into the fridge if you need to. If you are a forgetful person, or if you won’t be around to store the food after it has cooled enough, go ahead and put it in the fridge. Your fridge can handle the heat and get the food cooled quickly. Food should never stay out at room temperature for more than two hours. Leftovers can become breeding grounds (滋生地) for dangerous bacteria if they’re left out too long and can make people sick. “It is OK to leave the food cooling outside before you hit the two-hour mark,” says Serena Poon, nutritionist of Le Cordon Bleu’s Grand Diploma training program. “In fact, the sooner you can get your leftovers in the fridge, the better.” 5．Which temperature most contributes to the growth of harmful bacteria? A．Below 40 degrees B．Between 39~40 degrees F. C．Between 41~135 degrees F. D．Above 135 degrees F. 6．What is the author’s attitude towards putting hot food directly into the fridge? A．Unclear. B．supportive. C．Worried. D．Unconcerned. 7．What does Serena Poon suggest doing about the leftovers? A．Dividing them into small parts. B．Storing them in the fridge right away. C．Waiting until they cool down completely outside. D．Leaving them sitting at room temperature for two hours. 8．What is the best title for the text? A．When to Pack up Leftovers B．How to Prevent Bacterial Growth C．To Cool Food Outside or in the Fridge D．A Good Idea to Store Food in the Fridge 【答案】5．C 6．B 7．B 8．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文，讨论了食物在室温下放置以及直接放入冰箱对细菌生长的影响。文章指出危险的细菌生长发生在41到135华氏度之间，并建议尽快将食物冷藏以避免细菌繁殖。同时提到，如果担心忘记或无法及时冷藏，可以直接把热的食物放进冰箱。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Dangerous bacterial growth happens between 41 and 135 degrees F. Potentially harmful bacteria grows most rapidly at these temperatures.(危险的细菌生长发生在41至135华氏度之间。潜在有害细菌在这个温度范围内生长最快)”可知，最有利于有害细菌生长的温度范围是41至135华氏度。故选C项。 6．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“However, there’s no harm in putting hot food directly into the fridge if you need to. If you are a forgetful person, or if you won’t be around to store the food after it has cooled enough, go ahead and put it in the fridge. Your fridge can handle the heat and get the food cooled quickly.(然而，如果你需要的话，把热的食物直接放进冰箱并没有害处。如果你是个健忘的人，或者你不会在那里等待食物冷却后再存放，那么就直接把它放进冰箱吧。你的冰箱能够承受热量并迅速使食物降温)”可知，作者认为把热的食物直接放进冰箱并没有害处。如果你是个健忘的人，或者你不会在那里等待食物冷却后再存放，那么就直接把它放进冰箱，可以推断出作者对于直接将热食放入冰箱的态度是支持的。故选B项。 7．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段引用Serena Poon的话“In fact, the sooner you can get your leftovers in the fridge, the better.(事实上，越快把剩菜放进冰箱越好)”可知，Serena Poon建议应立即将剩菜存入冰箱。故选B项。 8．主旨大意题。根据第一段“There are two kinds of people: those who like to pack up leftovers as soon as dinner is over, and those who let leftovers sit out for a few hours so they can cool down.( 有两种人：一种是晚饭一吃完就喜欢打包剩菜的人，另一种是让剩菜放在外面几个小时以便于冷却的人)”、第二段“However, both leaving leftovers out for a long period of time and adding hot items to the fridge can cause problems(不过，长时间放置剩菜剩饭和将热食物直接放入冰箱都可能导致问题)”以及最后一段““It is OK to leave the food cooling outside before you hit the two-hour mark,” says Serena Poon, nutritionist of Le Cordon Bleu’s Grand Diploma training program. “In fact, the sooner you can get your leftovers in the fridge, the better.”(“在两小时之内，将食物放在室外冷却是可以的，”勒科尔多布蓝带大文凭培训项目的营养师塞丽娜·普恩说。“事实上，你越早将剩菜放进冰箱越好。”)”可知，文章主要探讨了剩菜是否应该放在外面冷却还是直接放入冰箱的问题，指出了两种做法的利弊，并给出了相应的建议。因此，文章的最佳标题应该是关于“在冰箱外冷却食物还是在冰箱内冷却”。故选C项。 Passage 24 （23-24高一下·湖南长沙·阶段练习）When I was in eighth grade, my English teacher Joan announced that we were going to learn about prepositional phrases (介词短语) . “There are over forty commonly used prepositions,” she continued. “And everyone must memorize them.” Joan recited (背诵) these prepositions as easily as saying the days of the week. She said you would find grammar easy when you memorized them. I tried my best and finally succeeded. Then, grammar became easier, just as Joan had promised. In addition to singing the prepositions, she shared other useful language points. I still remembered her catchy phrase: “Good better best, never let it rest, until your good is better, and your better is best.” After high school, I went to college, majoring (主修) in — my parents couldn’t believe it — English! In a creative writing class in my junior year, I recited the prepositions for my professor and classmates. I explained how my eighth-grade teacher, Joan, had often said that a strategically placed prepositional phrase could add depth and variety to sentences. Impressed, my professor asked for a copy of Joan’s list and other tricks of the trade that I remembered. After graduating from college, I landed a job teaching eighth-grade English. I tried best the way Joan had to make grammar easy. I started the unit with prepositions coming first. Memorization was the important part. Before long, the students were singing the prepositions to their favorite tunes. One year, since it was near Christmas, we all sang the prepositions to “Jingle Bells”. I also required students to recite the prepositions in ten seconds or less. If you thought that was impossible, then you didn’t know eighth graders. They welcomed any trouble, and with no homework as a motivator, they got right down to business. I pulled out a stopwatch and timed the students daily to judge their progress; 21, 16, 12, then bingo, 10 seconds! I taught eighth-grade English for thirty-eight years. Looking back, teaching English was a tough but worthwhile job, and I loved it every day. 9．Why did Joan ask her students to memorize prepositions? A．She wanted them to overcome their weak points. B．She thought this benefits their grammar learning. C．Memory exercises are a quick way to learn English. D．Prepositions are a hot part to be examined in exams. 10．What happened in the author’s creative writing class? A．He introduced his former teacher to his classmates. B．He showed everyone his ways of learning grammar C．His professor was interested in Joan’s teaching methods. D．His talent for being a teacher was recognized by his professor. 11．What is implied about the author’s students from Paragraph 5? A．They joined colorful after-class activities. B．They tried their best to avoid their homework. C．They sometimes failed to follow the author’s instructions. D．They made gradual progress in remembering the prepositions. 12．What can be inferred about the author? A．He was greatly influenced by Joan. B．He found his job full of challenges. C．He was very popular among his students. D．He devoted all his life to grammar teaching. 【答案】9．B 10．C 11．D 12．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者受到自己八年级的英语老师的影响，而选择了英语专业，并在毕业后做了英语老师，继续传递自己英语老师的教学方式。 9．推理判断题。根据第一段中“She said you would find grammar easy when you memorized them. I tried my best and finally succeeded. Then, grammar became easier, just as Joan had promised. (她说当你记住了他们，你会发现语法很容易。我尽自己最大的努力并成功记住了。然后语法就如琼所承诺的变得更加容易了。)”可知，琼让学生们记忆这些介词，主要是为了帮助他们学习语法，故选择B项。 10．细节理解题。根据第三段中“In a creative writing class in my junior year, I recited the prepositions for my professor and classmates. I explained how my eighth- grade teacher, Joan, had often said that a strategically placed prepositional phrase could add depth and variety to sentences. Impressed, my professor asked for a copy of Joan’s list and other tricks of the trade that I remembered. (在我大学三年级的一门创意写作课上，我向教授和同学背诵了介词。我解释了八年级的老师琼是如何经常说，一个巧妙放置的介词短语可以给句子增加深度和多样性。教授印象深刻，$$