专题02 阅读理解记叙文（辽宁专用）-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期末真题分类汇编

专题02 阅读理解记叙文 （一） （辽宁省沈阳市省重点中学五校联考2023-2024高二下期末试题） For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand. The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says. Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus. The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map. Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving. Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）, as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light. If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. 1．How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript? A．Confused about the technical terms. B．Impressed with its detailed instructions. C．Discouraged by its complex structure. D．Shocked for her own lack of hand skills. 2．According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________. A．restore old workshops B．understand the craftsmen C．improve visual effects D．inspire the philosophers 3．Why does the author mention museums? A．To reveal the beauty of ancient objects. B．To present the findings of old science. C．To highlight the importance of antiques. D．To emphasise the values of hand skills. 4．Which would be the best title for this passage? A．Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists B．Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories C．Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists D．Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science 1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述科学家Paula Smith致力于对古代手工技能的研究，认为科学家如果能够把古代的手工技能和现代的科学方法结合起来，就能够创造更大成就。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.” 让史密斯震惊的主要是，她并没有真正掌握作者所描述的任何技能。她说:“你根本无法通过阅读来了解这些手工作品。” 由此可知读完这份法国手稿，这种手工技能让史密斯感到震惊，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, ” 重建几个世纪前工匠的作品，可以揭示他们如何看待世界，他们的家里有什么物件。由此可知，重建工作主要是为了了解工匠。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how on object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down.” 史密斯说，这项工作也给博物馆带来了深刻的见解。为了保存它，一个人必须知道一件物品是如何制成的。更重要的是，重建可能是唯一的方法，以了解宝藏磨损之前的样子。因此可知，博物馆要想很好保存物品，必须要知道这件物品是如何制成的，也是在强调手工技能的价值，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. ”史密斯说，如果我们能重新发现实践经验和工艺的价值，我们就能将现代的最好见解与我们祖先的灵巧结合起来。由此可知本文的中心思想就在于如果科学家能把古代的手工技巧同现代的理论结合起来，就能够获得更多的成就。C选项Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists工艺造就了更好的科学家，符合文章主题，适合做标题，故选C。 【点睛】标题猜测题。属于主旨大意题的一种，标题应位于文章之首，概括文章内容，点明文章主题。它可以是单词，短语，或句子。确定文章标题，第一，标题要与主题密切相关；其次，看标题是否能概括全文内容，不能只概括短文中的某些事实或细节；第三，标题范围不应太大或太小；最后，标题应新颖，概括性强并且精炼。小题4中C选项概括文中主旨大意，与主题密切相关，故选C。 （二） （辽宁省大连市2023~2024高二下期末试卷） Born in 1958 in Nanning, Guangxi, Dr. Huang Danian became interested in geophysics early. His parents, teaching at a local geological institution, passed the passion down to him. In 1978, Huang was admitted to Changchun Institute of Geology and later taught there. He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility. In 1992, he went to Britain for further studies. There, he obtained his doctorate in geophysics and joined a local firm. During his time in the UK, Huang’s heart remained devoted to the motherland, frequently flying back to China to attend academic meetings or seminars related to his field. In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country. Upon his return to China, he was entrusted to work at Jilin University as a professor and chief scientist in a branch of China’s biggest deep earth exploration program. Over 400 scientists participated in the program, which aimed to fix high-tech cameras on aircraft, ships, and satellites that would enable scientists to see through the earth’s crust (地壳) without digging into it. For seven years, Huang worked racing against time. Many of his co-workers called him a workaholic while he thought he was more like a “lunatic (疯狂的人)”. “China is in urgent need of ‘lunatics’ if it is to become a stronger country. It would be an honor if I could be one of them,” he added. The lunatic’s madness paid off. He and his team helped China greatly narrow its gap with developed countries in obtaining precise data on deep earth exploration. They created a number of China’s No.1s, filling many technical gaps for China’s sky survey, ground detection, and sea exploration. During his whole life, he sought no fame, and always kept the motherland in mind. As a scientist, he fulfilled his dream of rejuvenating the nation with exceptional achievements. 1．Why did Dr. Huang decide to return and work in China? A．To work at Jilin University. B．To attend academic meetings. C．To devote himself to researching. D．To serve his motherland whole-heartedly. 2．What did the deep-earth exploration program focus on? A．Discovering new mineral resources. B．Competing with developed countries. C．Equipping various platforms with cameras. D．Helping scientists explore beneath the earth’s crust. 3．What did Huang and his team achieve? A．They won many international awards. B．They got accurate data on deep ocean. C．They attained many firsts in relevant fields. D．They helped China overtake developed countries. 4．Which of the following can best describe Dr. Huang? A．Committed and patriotic. B．Enterprising and crazy. C．Sensitive and rigid. D．Single-minded and unreliable. 【答案】4．D 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了黄大年教授的生平事迹，特别是他在地球深部探测领域的贡献以及他对祖国科技发展的执着追求。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段“He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility.(他曾写道，复兴中华民族是他们这一代人的责任)”以及第二段“In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country.(2008年，他毅然决然地回到了中国。对他来说，无论他在国外有多成功，最大的满足感将是改善他的祖国)”可知，黄博士为了全心全意为祖国服务决定回国工作。故选D项。 5．推理判断题。根据第三段“Upon his return to China, he was entrusted to work at Jilin University as a professor and chief scientist in a branch of China’s biggest deep earth exploration program. Over 400 scientists participated in the program, which aimed to fix high-tech cameras on aircraft, ships, and satellites that would enable scientists to see through the earth’s crust (地壳) without digging into it.(回国后，他受命在吉林大学担任教授和首席科学家，参与中国最大的深地探测项目。超过400名科学家参与了这个项目，其目的是在飞机、船只和卫星上安装高科技摄像机，使科学家能够在不深入地壳的情况下看到地壳)”可知，深地探测计划的重点是帮助科学家探索地壳下的世界。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The lunatic’s madness paid off. He and his team helped China greatly narrow its gap with developed countries in obtaining precise data on deep earth exploration. They created a number of China’s No.1s, filling many technical gaps for China’s sky survey, ground detection, and sea exploration.(这个疯子的疯狂得到了回报。他和他的团队帮助中国大大缩小了与发达国家在获得地球深部探测精确数据方面的差距。他们创造了许多中国的no.1，填补了中国天空测量，地面探测和海洋探测的许多技术空白)”可知，黄和他的团队，他们在相关领域取得了许多第一。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility.(他曾写道，复兴中华民族是他们这一代人的责任)”以及第二段“In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country.(2008年，他毅然决然地回到了中国。对他来说，无论他在国外有多成功，最大的满足感将是改善他的祖国)”和最后一段“During his whole life, he sought no fame, and always kept the motherland in mind. As a scientist, he fulfilled his dream of rejuvenating the nation with exceptional achievements.(他一生不求名利，一心想着祖国。作为一名科学家，他以卓越的成就实现了民族复兴的梦想)”可知，黄大年博士是忠诚和爱国的。故选A项。 （三） （辽宁省朝阳市建平实验中学2023-2024高二下期末试题） Thomas was a well-known wise man. One day, he wandered in a beautiful small town. Because of his fame, people from nearby towns who heard of his arrival all came to visit and seek his advice. Many who came sought help with difficulties in daily life, and Thomas, unable to bear turning them away, patiently offered suggestions. Word spread quickly, and more and more people came to see Thomas for guidance. One day, dozens of people crowded outside Thomas’s door, all clamoring (大声地要求) that their problems were the most serious and urgent, each insisting that Thomas address their concerns first, with no one willing to yield (让步). After a moment of thought, Thomas took out some paper and a pen and said, “I can’t hear clearly with everyone talking at once. How about everyone write down your problem on a piece of paper and place it in this basket beside me?” Once everyone had placed their notes in the basket, Thomas shook the basket and said, “Please each take a piece of paper from the basket and read what it says.” As everyone read a note from someone else, they all realized that indeed, each person has their own troubles, and every household has its own challenges. Then Thomas spoke up, “Now, whose problem is the most urgent to solve?” Hearing that question, no one spoke again, because now no one dared to claim that their problem was the most severe. Often, we are bound by our immediate feelings. When difficulties and problems strike, it feels as though we are caught in a vortex of pain. But if we shift our focus from ourselves and look towards others, we might discover that the problems we face are not so significant. Perhaps others are the ones who need help more urgently, or maybe there is something within our power that we can do for them. 1．Why did people visit Thomas? A．For advice. B．For a meeting. C．For a competition. D．For introductions. 2．How did Thomas handle the crowd? A．He ignored them. B．He listened to each one individually. C．He prioritized the problems himself. D．He asked them to write down their problems. 3．What did reading others’ problems show to the people? A．The complexity of their difficulties. B．The similarity of their situations. C．Their need for more advice. D．Their living conditions. 4．What lesson did Thomas teach? A．Competition. B．Sympathy. C．Prioritization. D．Self-confidence. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是托马斯通过智慧和同情心来帮助人们认识到每个人都有自己的问题，并鼓励他们通过同情和理解他人来减轻自己的痛苦。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Because of his fame, people from nearby towns who heard of his arrival all came to visit and seek his advice.(由于他的名声，附近城镇的人听说他来了，都来拜访他，征求他的意见。)”可知，人们拜访托马斯是为了寻求建议。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“How about everyone write down your problem on a piece of paper and place it in this basket beside me?(大家把你们的问题写在一张纸上，放在我身边的篮子里，怎么样？)”可知，托马斯通过让他们写下他们的问题来应付他们。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“As everyone read a note from someone else, they all realized that indeed, each person has their own troubles, and every household has its own challenges.(当每个人读到别人的纸条时，他们都意识到，确实，每个人都有自己的烦恼，每个家庭都有自己的挑战。)”可知，阅读别人的问题让他们意识到他们的处境相似。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Perhaps others are the ones who need help more urgently, or maybe there is something within our power that we can do for them.(也许其他人更迫切需要帮助，或者我们可以为他们做一些力所能及的事情。)”可知，托马斯通过让大家写下自己的问题并阅读别人的问题让大家知道，要对其他人抱有同情心。故选B。 （四） （辽宁省协作体2023-2024高二下期末试卷） High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average American. According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles. Gen Zers (aged 18 — 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars per month. Still, many older parents were found to support their Millennial (aged 28 — 43) or Generation X (aged 44 — 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses mentioned were groceries and health insurance. But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest”? One major reason is food prices. According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home. The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young graduates have found they earn less than their parents. College graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with rising costs. As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”. Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead. 4．What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US? A．Nearly half of them are financially dependent. B．Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling. C．21 percent of Generation X receive parental help. D．A majority of them rely on their parents for education. 5．What does the underlined word  “elusive”  in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Readily accessible. B．Difficult to achieve. C．Often misunderstood. D．Commonly sought after. 3．What can be inferred from the article about people in the US? A．Graduates’ financial struggles are temporary. B．Government policies favor older generations. C．Salaries for graduates tend to keep up with inflation. D．Financial pressures affect both the young and the old. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Americans? A．Negative. B．Optimistic. C．Ambiguous. D．Indifferent. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了美国经济表面上看似乎繁荣，但实际上普通美国人面临着诸多经济挑战和压力的问题。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段的“According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles.(美国储蓄网站3月6日调查显示，47%的美国父母为成年子女提供经济支持，以帮助他们解决生活成本问题。)”可知，3月6日的调查发现了美国成年子女其中近一半的人在经济上依赖他人。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据第四段的“According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home.(。根据一项调查，2024年食品价格预计将上涨近2.5%。与此同时，稳定的住房仍然是许多人……的梦想。2023年，30年期抵押贷款的平均利率接近8%，这意味着许多美国人负担不起自己的房子。) ”可知，许多美国人负担不起自己的房子，由此可推知，稳定的住房仍是许多人难以实现的梦想，由此则划线词意为：很难实现的。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute“2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”.(当美国的Z世代在财务压力下挣扎时，支持他们的老一辈人也一样，因为他们的分担会让他们面临退休的风险。储蓄网站发现，有工作的父母每月为成年子女提供的资金是他们为退休账户提供的资金的2.4倍。)”可知，经济压力对年轻人和老年人都有影响。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead.(从本质上讲，虽然美国经济还在继续，但在未来的几年里，我们将看到几代美国人在自己的救生艇上沉没。)”可知，作者对美国人的未来持消极的态度。故选A。 （五） （辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2023-2024高二下期末试题） OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, introduced a groundbreaking tool named Sora, which stands for “sky” in Japanese, that creates videos from text descriptions. Sora can craft clips (电影片段) up to 60 seconds long, matching a user’s detailed instructions about the content and visual style. This tool can also animate still photos (静态图像) or extend existing videos with additional scenes. Their recent blog post explains that they aim to equip AI with the ability to copy the physical world in action, assisting in tasks requiring interaction with reality. One example video displayed a 30-year-old astronaut with a red knitted helmet in a desert, showcasing the software’s ability to produce movie-like quality and stick closely to creative prompts (提示) . OpenAI has granted a select group of researchers and content creators early access to Sora to perform in-depth testing and ensure it meets ethical (道德的) standards. CEO Sam Altman even shared AI-created video samples in response to users’ requests after the announcement. Until now, OpenAI has released an image generator, Dall-E, in 2021, and a conversational AI, ChatGPT, in November 2022, the latter attracting over 100 million users in record time. While other AI companies have also invested in video generation, their results are short and less precise compared to user inputs. Industry giants like Google and Meta are developing similar technologies but have yet to make them available publicly. OpenAI also recently enhanced ChatGPT with improved memory functions for more coherent conversations. While OpenAI hasn’t revealed the extent of the data used to improve Sora or the sources of the videos, they mentioned using a mix of publicly accessible content and copyrighted material for training their AI. This approach raises excitement for Sora’s potential to change video production and the role of AI in creative industries. OpenAI emphasizes the importance of ethical use and responsible testing as they explore this cutting-edge technology’s capabilities. 4．Besides creating videos from the text, what other functions does Sora have? A．Translating videos into different languages. B．Capturing still pictures from the video clip. C．Adding extra scenes to the existing video. D．Editing a clip to a maximum length of 60s. 5．What does the example given in paragraph 2 try to illustrate? A．It highlights the ethical standards used to train Sora. B．It shows Sora’s improved memory for conversations. C．It emphasizes the popularity of Sora among similar tools. D．It stresses Sora’s ability to produce high-quality videos 3．How do the products of OpenAI differ from those of other companies? A．They set a good example for other products. B．They attract the largest number of users online. C．They offer more precise results according to prompts. D．They use diverse content sources for Al training purposes 4．Which of the following is most likely to be mentioned in the next paragraph? A．What specific changes will AI bring to the creative industries? B．What issues will arise if ethics are neglected in the training of AI? C．How will industry giants upgrade their technologies facing competition? D．When might Google and Meta release video technologies before OpenAI? 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是新闻报道。报道了OpenAI公司推出了一款名为Sora的创新工具，该工具可以根据文本描述生成视频，并介绍了其功能、应用前景以及OpenAI在人工智能领域的其它成就和进展。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段“Sora can craft clips (电影片段) up to 60 seconds long, matching a user’s detailed instructions about the content and visual style. This tool can also animate still photos (静态图像) or extend existing videos with additional scenes.(Sora可以制作长达60秒的视频片段，与用户对内容和视觉风格的详细说明相匹配。这个工具还可以动画静态照片或扩展现有的视频与额外的场景)”可知，除了根据文字制作视频，Sora还可以为现有视频添加额外的场景。故选C项。 5．推理判断题。根据第二段“Their recent blog post explains that they aim to equip AI with the ability to copy the physical world in action, assisting in tasks requiring interaction with reality. One example video displayed a 30-year-old astronaut with a red knitted helmet in a desert, showcasing the software’s ability to produce movie-like quality and stick closely to creative prompts (提示) .(他们最近在博客中解释说，他们的目标是让人工智能具备复制现实世界的能力，协助完成需要与现实互动的任务。其中一个示例视频显示，一名30岁的宇航员在沙漠中戴着红色针织头盔，展示了该软件能够制作出电影般的质量，并严格遵循创意提示)”可知，本段给出的例子试图说明它强调了Sora制作高质量视频的能力。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Until now, OpenAI has released an image generator, Dall-E, in 2021, and a conversational AI, ChatGPT, in November 2022, the latter attracting over 100 million users in record time. While other AI companies have also invested in video generation, their results are short and less precise compared to user inputs.(到目前为止，OpenAI已于2021年发布了图像生成器Dall-E，并于2022年11月发布了会话AI ChatGPT，后者在创纪录的时间内吸引了超过1亿用户。虽然其他人工智能公司也在视频生成方面进行了投资，但与用户输入相比，它们的结果很短，也不那么精确)”可知，OpenAI的产品与其他公司的产品相比OpenAI的产品根据提示提供更精确的结果。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“OpenAI emphasizes the importance of ethical use and responsible testing as they explore this cutting-edge technology’s capabilities.(OpenAI在探索这项尖端技术的能力时，强调道德使用和负责任测试的重要性)”可知，本段以道德使用和负责任测试结尾，所以下段有可能提到如果在人工智能的训练中忽视伦理，会产生什么问题？故选B项。 （六） （辽宁省本溪市县级重点高中协作体2023-2024高二下期末试题） Abraham Lincoln was a typical self-made man. He got his license (执照) to practice law without ever having stopped foot inside a college. Everywhere he went, Lincoln carried a book with him. He looked through page after page while his horse rested at the end of a long row of planting. Whenever he could escape work, he would lie with his head against a tree and read. Though the young Lincoln never left America, he traveled with Byron’s Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal: accompanied Robert Burns to Edinburgh; and followed the English kings into battle with Shakespeare. As he explored the wonders of literature and the history of the country, the young Lincoln developed ambitions (志向) far beyond the expectations of his family and neighbors. It was through literature that he was able to go beyond his surroundings and reach his destination. The books to feed Lincoln’s knowledge hunger did not come cheaply. The story is often recounted of the time he borrowed Parson Weems’s The Life of George Washington from Josiah Crawford, a well-to-do farmer. Touched by this story of the first president’s life, he took the book to his room at night, where he read as long as he could stay awake, placing the book on a shell between the logs (圆木) so he could fetch it at daybreak. During a heavy rainstorm one day, the book was badly soiled. Lincoln went to Crawford’s house, explained what had happened and offered to work off the value of the book. Crawford worked out the value of two full days’ work pulling corn, which Lincoln considered an unfair repayment. Nevertheless, he straightaway set to work and kept on until all work was done. Then, having paid his debt, Lincoln wrote poems and songs making fun of Crawford’s large nose. Thus Crawford won an everlasting place in Lincoln’s writings. 1．What can we learn about Lincoln from the first paragraph? A．He failed to get a law license. B．He preferred working to reading. C．He was an excellent self-taught learner. D．He read on horseback in order to escape work. 2．Which of the following contributed the most to Lincoln’s achievement? A．Reading widely. B．Creating his own business. C．Traveling around the world. D．Being supported by his family. 3．What happened to the book Lincoln borrowed from Crawford? A．It was stolen by a farmer. B．It was burned by a circle fire. C．It was damaged in a rainstorm. D．It was lost and never to be found. 4．Which of the following can best describe Lincoln according to the last paragraph? A．Proud and helpful. B．Honest and determined. C．Creative and curious. D．Intelligent and competitive. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了亚伯拉罕·林肯热爱读书，书籍使他实现了自己的抱负的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Abraham Lincoln was a typical self-made man. He got his license to practice law without ever having stepped foot inside a college. Everywhere he went, Lincoln carried a book with him. (亚伯拉罕·林肯是个典型的白手起家的人。他从未踏进过大学，就获得了从事法律工作的执照。无论他走到哪里，林肯都会带着一本书。)”可知，林肯是一个优秀的自学者。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“As he explored the wonders of literature and the history of the country, the young Lincoln developed ambitions far beyond the expectations of his family and neighbors. It was through literature that he was able to go beyond his surroundings and reach his destination. (在探索文学奇迹和国家历史的过程中，年轻的林肯发展出了远远超出家人和邻居期望的雄心壮志。正是通过文学，他才能够超越他周围的环境，到达他的目的地。)”可知，林肯通过广泛阅读实现了他的抱负，即对广泛阅读对林肯的成就贡献最大。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段的“The story is often recounted of the time he borrowed Parson Weems’s The Life of George Washington from Josiah Crawford, a well-to-do farmer. ...During a heavy rainstorm one day, the book was badly soiled. (这个故事经常被讲述，他从一个富裕的农民乔赛亚·克劳福德那里借来了帕森·威姆斯的《乔治·华盛顿的一生》。……一天，在一场暴雨中，这本书被弄脏了。)”可知，林肯从克劳福德那里借来的书在一场暴风雨中受损了。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“During a heavy rainstorm one day, the book was badly soiled. Lincoln went to Crawford’s house, explained what had happened and offered to work off the value of the book. Crawford worked out the value of two full days’ work pulling corn, which Lincoln considered an unfair repayment. Nevertheless, he straightaway set to work and kept on until all work was done.  (有一天，在一场暴雨中，这本书被弄脏了。林肯去了克劳福德家，解释了发生的事情，并提出要通过劳动弥补这本书的价值。克劳福德算出了两整天收割玉米的价值，林肯认为这是不公平的回报。尽管如此，他还是立刻开始工作，一直坚持到所有工作都完成。)”可知，亚伯拉罕·林肯把别人的书弄坏了提出通过劳动补偿，看得出他是诚信的，面对不公正的要求，他依然接受了，看得出他是个很有决心弥补自己过错的人。故选B项。 （七） （辽宁省部分高中2023-2024高二下期末联合试题） Long before Friends made its official debut (首次亮相) in China, the show was a word-of-mouth phenomenon in the country. After Matthew Perry’s death at 54, a Wednesday evening memorial at a cafe in Shenzhen was packed with people and floral (鲜花的) arrangements as the TV mounted in the corner played an episode of Friends. Fans in China are mourning the loss of the star, who felt less like a distant celebrity and more like an old friend. “There were more people who showed up than we expected,” said cafe manager Nie Yanxia. “People shared their own memories about the character Chandler and Friends and many teared up.” “I remember the first time I saw Friends,” said 24-year-old Zhuo Min, who was from Nanjing. “I was shocked to find that people could be so friendly and funny. I started to cherish my friends and family more,” Zhuo said. “Life is short, and we should treasure every moment.” The atmosphere was filled with nostalgia and emotion as fans recalled the impact the show had on their lives. The strong emotional connect ion people felt with the show’s characters led to the larger-than-expected turnout at the cafe. Perry’s photo poster, which read “We love you, friend” at the bottom, was a painful reminder of his influence. The popularity of Friends in China, despite its late arrival on official platforms, is a witness to its timeless appeal. Chinese fans, who had long been introduced to the show through unofficial channels, quickly adopted it as a cultural touchstone, learning English and gaining insights into American life. The show’s vision of urban life resonated (共鸣) deeply with Chinese youth finding their own identity and independence in a rapidly changing society. The passing of Perry has stimulated a wave of emotional reflections. The Central Perry-themed cafes have become gathering places, where people can immerse themselves in the show’s world and share their memories with fellow fans. The impact of Friends and its cast, including Perry, continues to live on in the hearts of its loyal followers. 1．What did Zhuo Min realize after watching Friends? A．People in TV shows are not real. B．More friends should be made. C．Friends should be treasured more. D．Life is too short to have fun. 2．Why was the attendance at the cafe unexpectedly high? A．The popularity of Friends. B．The promotion activities at the cafe. C．The emotional atmosphere of the cafe. D．The people’s emotional bond with Friends. 3．Which of the following best describes the charm of Friends? A．Limited. B．Ever-lasting. C．Predictable. D．Short-lived. 4．What section of website is the text taken from? A．Entertainment. B．Movie review. C．Politics. D．Traditional culture. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍了《老友记》演员Matthew Perry去世后，他在中国粉丝中引起的广泛哀悼和怀念，以及《老友记》这部剧在中国的影响力和文化意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“I started to cherish my friends and family more, (我开始更加珍惜我的朋友和家人)”可知，看完《老友记》，Zhuo Min意识到了要更加珍惜朋友，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The strong emotional connect ion people felt with the show’s characters led to the larger-than-expected turnout at the cafe.(人们对剧中人物的强烈情感联系导致咖啡馆的人数超过了预期)”可知，咖啡馆的客流量出乎意料地高是因为人们对《老友记》的情感纽带。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The popularity of Friends in China, despite its late arrival on official platforms, is a witness to its timeless appeal.(尽管《老友记》登陆中国官方平台较晚，但它在中国的受欢迎程度证明了其永恒的吸引力)”可知，《老友记》的魅力是永恒的。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Long before Friends made its official debut (首次亮相) in China, the show was a word-of-mouth phenomenon in the country. After Matthew Perry’s death at 54, a Wednesday evening memorial at a cafe in Shenzhen was packed with people and floral (鲜花的) arrangements as the TV mounted in the corner played an episode of Friends. Fans in China are mourning the loss of the star, who felt less like a distant celebrity and more like an old friend.(早在《老友记》在中国正式亮相之前，这部剧就在中国引起了广泛的反响。Matthew Perry54岁去世后，周三晚上在深圳一家咖啡馆举行的追悼会上挤满了人，摆放着鲜花，角落里的电视播放着一集《老友记》。中国的粉丝们正在哀悼这位明星的离去，他感觉不像一个遥远的名人，更像是一位老朋友)”可知，本文主要介绍了《老友记》演员Matthew Perry去世后，他在中国粉丝中引起的广泛哀悼和怀念，以及《老友记》这部剧在中国的影响力和文化意义，因此本文来自于网站的娱乐部分，故选A。 （八） （辽宁省鞍山市2023-2024高二下期末试卷） The Chinese art of paper cutting has a long history. The earliest paper cutting was found in China in the Northern Dynasties. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) has recognized the art, called Jianzhi, on its Intangible (非物质的) Cultural Heritage (遗产) list. Voyo Woo, who is a Chinese student studying in the US, hopes to introduce the traditional Chinese art to Americans in her spare time. Ms. Woo loves paper cutting. And she works hard to celebrate the ancient art form. On a recent Saturday, Ms. Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She demonstrated the art to the crowds for hours at the shopping center. Ms. Woo began to study the art of Jianzhi as a 14-year-old girl in her hometown in southeastern China. She said all the students at school had to learn the art. However, she developed a special love for it, so her teacher gave her extra training after class. Later, she won second prize in a national painting and calligraphy competition. After Ms. Woo came to the US, she became involved in an event to support and expand the understanding of Chinese paper cutting. She has been invited to demonstrate the art at a wide collection of events. She has also shown her skill at famous museums in Washington. Ms. Woo says paper cutting represents Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people’s lives. She uses the art as a tool to present Chinese culture to people who know little about it. Ms. Woo placed examples of her art around her as she demonstrated paper cutting at the shopping center. Some shoppers, like Ann Russ, took part in a workshop. Ms. Russ was struck (打动) by the finely detailed nature of the work. “ I like to know about the Chinese art, specifically because it is very delicate (精致的). And I like the focus that it requires because it takes me out of everything. And we have to concentrate on something very closely. It is almost relaxing to put that much effort into it. ” Ms. Russ says. 1．What can we learn about Jianzhi from paragraph 1? A．It is popular now in the US. B．It dates from the Qing Dynasty. C．It was brought back to life by immigrants (移民). D．It is regarded as the cultural heritage. 2．Why did Ms. Woo hold a paper cutting show at a shopping center? A．To earn some money. B．To attract more shoppers. C．To celebrate an art festival. D．To make paper cutting well-known. 3．What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The school life of Ms. Woo in China. B．The story of Ms. Woo and her teacher. C．Ms. Woo’s experience of learning Jianzhi. D．Ms. Woo’s success in advertising Jianzhi. 4．What can we infer from Ms. Russ’s words? A．She is confused about paper cutting. B．She can get relaxation from paper cutting. C．Paper cutting needs much energy to make. D．Paper cutting takes up much of her time. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。介绍了“剪纸”的艺术被列入非物质文化遗产名录，在美国留学的中国学生吴宇森通过一己之力宣扬中国文化的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据首段第三句“The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) has recognized the art, called Jianzhi, on its Intangible (非物质的) Cultural Heritage (遗产) list. (联合国教育、科学及文化组织(UNESCO)已将这种名为“剪纸”的艺术列入其非物质文化遗产名录。)”可知，剪纸被认为是文化遗产。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“On a recent Saturday, Ms. Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She demonstrated the art to the crowds for hours at the shopping center. (最近的一个周六，吴宇森在华盛顿附近的一家购物中心举办了一场剪纸表演。她在购物中心连续几个小时向人群展示这门艺术。)”可知，吴这样做是为了让更多人了解这门艺术，让剪纸出名。故选D。 3．段落大意题。根据第三段“Ms. Woo began to study the art of Jianzhi as a 14-year-old girl in her hometown in southeastern China. She said all the students at school had to learn the art. However, she developed a special love for it, so her teacher gave her extra training after class. Later, she won second prize in a national painting and calligraphy competition. (吴宇森14岁时在中国东南部的家乡开始学习剪纸。她说学校里所有的学生都必须学习这门艺术。然而，她对它产生了一种特殊的热爱，所以她的老师在课后给她额外的训练。后来，她在全国书画比赛中获得二等奖。)”可知，本段主要介绍了吴学习剪纸的经历。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据末段最后三第五六七句“And I like the focus that it requires because it takes me out of everything. And we have to concentrate on something very closely. It is almost relaxing to put that much effort into it. (我喜欢它所需要的专注，因为它让我从一切事物中解脱出来。我们必须把注意力集中在一些非常接近的东西上。投入这么多精力几乎是一种放松。)”可知，Ms. Russ喜欢剪纸所需要的专注，这让她感觉到放松。故选B。 （九） （辽宁省沈文新高考研究联盟2023-2024高二下期末试题） One summer night in a seaside cottage, a boy felt himself lifted from bed. Then, with the swiftness of a dream, he was held in his father’s arms out onto the nearby beach. Overhead the sky blazed with stars. “Watch!” Incredibly, as his father spoke, one of the stars moved. In a line of golden fire it flashed across the astonished heavens. And before the wonder of this could fade, another star leaped from its place, then another, plunging towards the restless sea. “What’s this?” the child whispered. “Shooting stars. They come every year on a certain August night. I thought you’d like to see the show.” That was all: just an unexpected glimpse of something mysterious and beautiful. But, back in bed, the child stared for a long time into the dark, knowing that all around the quiet house, the night was full of the silent music of the falling stars. Decades have passed, but I remember that night still, because I was the fortunate boy whose father believed that a new experience was more important for a small boy than an unbroken night’s sleep. No doubt I had all the usual childhood entertainment, but those are forgotten now. What I remember is the night of the shooting stars, and the day we rode in a caboose (列车末尾的职工车厢), the telegraph we made that really worked, and the “trophy table” in the dining room where we children were encouraged to exhibit things we had found — anything unusual or beautiful — snake skins, seashells, flowers, arrowheads... I remember the thought-provoking (引人深思的) books left by my bedside that pushed back my horizons and sometimes actually changed my life. My father had, to a marvellous degree, the gift of opening doors for his children, of leading them into areas of splendid newness. This subtle art of adding dimensions to a child’s world doesn’t necessarily require a great deal of time. It simply involves doing things more often with our children instead of for them or to them. 1．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean? A．The child was still immersed in the beautiful scenery just now. B．The child was too frightened to fall asleep because of darkness. C．The child wanted to listen more to the music about falling stars. D．The child felt grateful to his father for what he showed him. 2．All the things the author remember from his childhood are ________. A．unusual and novel B．dangerous and demanding C．strange and uncommon D．educational and thought-provoking 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Parents should interfere more with their children’s learning. B．Parents should push their children to try to do everything on their own. C．Parents should devote energy to exploring new things for their children. D．Parents should encourage children to be curious and explore new things in life. 4．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Limitless knowledge B．Father, the hero of my life C．Curiosity aroused that night D．The unusual things in my life 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。几十年前的一个夏日夜晚父亲抱起熟睡的作者，带作者去看流星，作者在多年后依然对这个夜晚记忆犹新。除此之外，作者还记得许多和父亲一起做的特殊事情，父亲通过一些小事激发作者的好奇心。作者意识到开阔孩子的视野并不需要花费很多时间，只需经常和孩子们一起做一些事情。 1ysterious and beautiful.(仅此而已：只是对神秘而美丽事物的意外一瞥。)”并结合上文父亲抱着熟睡的作者去看流星的场景可知，在这个夜晚，作者看到了神秘而美丽的流星雨，再根据画线句“But, back in bed, the child stared for a long time into the dark, knowing that all around the quiet house, the night was full of the silent music of the falling stars.(但是，回到床上，孩子在黑暗中凝视了很长一段时间，知道在安静的房子周围，夜晚充满了星星落下的无声音乐。)”可推知，作者回到床上躺着后，依然沉浸在刚刚看到的美丽景色之中。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“I was the fortunate boy whose father believed that a new experience was more important for a small boy than an unbroken night’s sleep(我是一个幸运的男孩，他的父亲认为，对一个小男孩来说，一次新的经历比一个完整夜晚的睡眠更重要)”和“What I remember is the night of the shooting stars, and the day we rode in a caboose (列车末尾的职工车厢), the telegraph we made that really worked, and the ‘trophy table’ in the dining room where we children were encouraged to exhibit things we had found — anything unusual or beautiful — snake skins, seashells, flowers, arrowheads...(我记得的是流星的夜晚，我们坐在列车末尾的职工车厢里的那一天，我们制作的真的很管用的电报，还有餐厅里的‘奖杯桌’，在那里我们这些孩子被鼓励展示我们发现的东西——任何不寻常或美丽的东西——蛇皮、贝壳、花、箭头……)”可推出，作者记得的童年里的那些事物都非常独特、新颖。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“My father had, to a marvellous degree, the gift of opening doors for his children, of leading them into areas of splendid newness. (我父亲有一种了不起的天赋，那就是为他的孩子们打开大门，带领他们进入一个崭新的领域。)”可知，父亲为他的孩子们打开大门，带领他们进入一个崭新的领域，激发出了他们探索的兴趣。由此可推测出，父母应该鼓励孩子们保持好奇心，探索生活中的新事物。故选D 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文首先描述了几十年前的一个夏日夜晚父亲抱起熟睡的作者，带作者去看流星，再根据第五段中的“Decades have passed, but I remember that night still, because I was the fortunate boy whose father believed that a new experience was more important for a small boy than an unbroken night’s sleep.(几十年过去了，但我仍然记得那个夜晚，因为我是一个幸运的男孩，他的父亲认为，对一个小男孩来说，一次新的经历比一个完整的夜晚更重要。)”和最后一段中的“My father had, to a marvellous degree, the gift of opening doors for his children, of leading them into areas of splendid newness. (我父亲有一种了不起的天赋，那就是为他的孩子们打开大门，带领他们进入一个崭新的领域。)”可知，那个夜晚父亲让作者体验了新的事物，父亲总能够激发孩子们去探索新事物，使孩子保持好奇心。由此可推测出，C项“那晚激发的好奇心”最适合作本文标题。故选C。 （十） （辽宁省沈阳市联合体2023-2024高二下期末试题） Sheep herding is a profitable industry in China. However, if farmers want to earn more, they have to solve a range of problems such as scale expansion, processing and marketing, which is almost impossible relying on only their individual strength. But farmers in Nanxiaozhai Village in Huairen, a city in Shanxi, have found a solution. Guo Jianqiang, a resident in Nanxiaozhai, said he started his business in 2013 by raising about300 sheep. The number has since increased to 1, 000. “I earned an income of 2 million yuan ($309, 000) last year and the amount is expected to reach 9 million yuan this year, ” he said. Guo attributed the growth to the establishment of a sheep cooperative, which helped to expand operational scale and sales channels with the joint force of stockholders. According to Guo Zhidong, Party secretary of the village, Nanxiaozhai now has a total of 89 such cooperatives. The cooperatives have also developed a full industrial chain for sheep, ranging from raising, slaughtering and land processing to their sale. Nanxiaozhai has a long history in the sheep industry, according to the village Party chief, who explained that was a natural choice out of the village's environmental conditions. In Nanxiaozhai, residents used to farm on the infertile (不肥沃的) land and the grain yield could hardly support their existence. It was Lang Yueming, Cao Zhiguo and other villagers who started their business as sheep dealers in the late 1970s. “They could earn up to 20 yuan for selling a sheep,” Guo Zhidong said. “That was a very large income at that time.” Later, about 80 percent of the villagers were engaged in the business but they found purchasing sheep from neighboring villages became more difficult because of limited output. So they began to raise sheep themselves. The village business has boosted the sheep industry in Huairen as a whole. Statistics show the city’s annual output of sheep is about 6 million heads, making it a renowned sheep-producing base in Shanxi. 1．What is the problem faced by farmers in Nanxiaozhai? A．Finding better places to sell lambs. B．Satisfying the demand for more sheep. C．Making larger profits on their own. D．Destroying the environment with herds. 2．What does the underlined word “slaughtering” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Killing. B．Producing. C．Counting. D．Feeding. 3．What can we know about residents in Nanxiaozhai? A．They are proud of being sheep dealers. B．They adapt to the conditions successfully. C．They benefit substantially from working on the land. D．They can't buy any sheep in the neighboring villages. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Rise and Fall of Nanxiaozhai Village B．Sheep Herding Brings Prosperity Flocking C．The Switch from Sheep Industry to Farming D．Establishing Cooperatives Boosts Connections 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了山西怀仁市南小寨村通过建立养羊专业合作社，发展全产业链，让村民们走上了致富之路。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “However, if farmers want to earn more, they have to solve a range of problems such as scale expansion, processing and marketing, which is almost impossible relying on only their individual strength. (然而，如果农民想赚更多的钱，他们必须解决规模扩张、加工和营销等一系列问题，而仅靠他们的个人力量几乎是不可能的。)” 可知，南小寨村的农民面临的问题是——仅靠个人力量难以赚更多的钱。故选C项。 2．词句猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的 “The cooperatives have also developed a full industrial chain for sheep, ranging from raising, slaughtering and land processing to their sale.(合作社还发展了从饲养、 、土地加工到销售的全产业链。)” 可知，这里讲的是养羊全产业链，包括饲养、土地处理、销售，再根据顺序可推知， slaughtering 表示“屠宰”的意思，与killing同义。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段 “Nanxiaozhai has a long history in the sheep industry, according to the village Party chief, who explained that was a natural choice out of the village's environmental conditions. In Nanxiaozhai, residents used to farm on the infertile (不肥沃的) land and the grain yield could hardly support their existence.(据村党委书记介绍，南小寨在养羊业有着悠久的历史，他解释说，这是出于村里环境条件的自然选择。在南小寨，人们过去常常在贫瘠的土地上耕种，粮食产量很难维持他们的生存。)” 以及最后一段“The village business has boosted the sheep industry in Huairen as a whole. Statistics show the city's annual output of sheep is about 6 million heads, making it a renowned sheep-producing base in Shanxi.(村里的生意带动了怀仁的养羊业。据统计，全市羊年产量约600万头，是山西著名的羊生产基地。)”可知，南小寨村的农民们一开始在贫瘠的土地上耕种，但难以维持生计，他们发展养羊业是出于村里环境条件的自然选择，他们现在靠养羊致富了。由此推知，村民们成功地适应了环境。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据文章第三段、第四段以及最后一段中的 “The village business has boosted the sheep industry in Huairen as a whole.(村里的生意带动了怀仁的养羊业。)”可知，本文主要讲述了山西怀仁市南小寨村通过建立养羊专业合作社，发展全产业链，让村民们走上了致富之路。由此可知，B 项Sheep Herding Brings Prosperity Flocking(养羊带动群荣)最适合用作本文标题。故选B项。 （十一） （辽宁省抚顺市六校协作体2023-2024高二下期末试卷） A dad from Texas didn’t miss a beat when it came to supporting his daughter recently. Cecelia Simmons shared a video of her husband, Andre Simmons, dancing in the stands while their daughter Jazlyn and her Temple High School cheer team performed. In the video, as the cheer team members raise the small balls and go through their routine, Andre Simmons follows right along, nailing the moves right alongside them. The post shared on social media has obtained over 312,000 views. With tens of thousands of overwhelmingly positive comments on his post, people online quickly shared their reactions. They recommended Andre Simmons as “Cheer Dad of the Year” or applauded his energy and spot-on moves. Simmons himself was quick to say he’s not the best dancer and it took him a few days to learn the routine. “Once I got it down pat, I just jumped up there when I heard the band finally bring the song up and I got up there and did it with her,” he said. But the father of five said he persisted because he wanted to create a lifelong memory with his girl Jazlyn, mostly because he was constantly away for work, thereby affording limited opportunities to be in the company of her. “Since she made the cheer team, that was my way of supporting her and kind of relieving the guilt of the lost time. She thought I was doing things that she loved and surprising her with joining her in the cheer during the football game,” Simmons said. Simmons said Jazlyn and her cheer team friends were surprised and “absolutely loved” that he could join in on the fun. The proud dad said it meant “the world” to him to be able to be there for his daughter too. “I love to try to be a super dad when I’m here and create those lifelong memories and it’s something for us to look back on and enjoy together,” he said and planned on cheering some more and making more memories with Jazlyn. 1．What did Andre Simmons do at his daughter’s cheer performance? A．He danced with the team. B．He filmed the performance. C．He coached the cheer team. D．He cheered from the stands. 2．How did people find Andre Simmons’ behavior? A．Amusing. B．Disturbing. C．Odd. D．Admirable. 3．Why did Andre Simmons make such a decision? A．To win the title of “Cheer Dad of the Year”. B．To show off his newly learned dancing skills. C．To be the focus of attention on the Internet. D．To make up for being absent from Jazlyn’s life. 4．Which words can best describe Andre Simmons? A．Bearable and cautious. B．Selfless and cooperative. C．Supportive and caring. D．Ambitious and sensitive. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是Andre Simmons在他女儿Jazlyn和她的高中啦啦队表演时，与她们一起跳舞以此支持女儿并弥补因工作繁忙而错过的陪伴时光，创造了难忘的记忆。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Cecelia Simmons shared a video of her husband, Andre Simmons, dancing in the stands while their daughter Jazlyn and her Temple High School cheer team performed. (Cecelia Simmons分享了她丈夫Andre Simmons在看台上跳舞的视频，而他们的女儿Jazlyn和她的Temple高中啦啦队在表演。)”可知，当Andre Simmons的女儿Jazlyn和她所在的啦啦队正在表演时，他在看台上跳舞。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“ With tens of thousands of overwhelmingly positive comments on his post, people online quickly shared their reactions. They recommended Andre Simmons as “Cheer Dad of the Year” or applauded his energy and spot-on moves. Simmons himself was quick to say he’s not the best dancer and it took him a few days to learn the routine.(他的帖子得到了数以万计的正面评论，网友们迅速分享了他们的反应。他们推荐Andre Simmons为“年度最佳加油爸爸”，或者称赞他的精力和精准的动作。Andre Simmons自己很快就说他不是最好的舞者，他花了几天时间来学习舞蹈。)”可知，Andre Simmons的视频获得了很多的正面评论，大家推荐Andre Simmons为“年度最佳加油爸爸”，为他的活力和到位动作喝彩。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“But the father of five said he persisted because he wanted to create a lifelong memory with his girl Jazlyn, mostly because he was constantly away for work, thereby affording limited opportunities to be in the company of her. (但这位五个孩子的父亲说，他之所以坚持这样做，是因为他想和他的女儿Jazlyn一起创造一个终生的回忆，主要是因为他经常出差，因此很少有机会陪伴她。)”可知，由于工作原因，Andre Simmons很少陪伴自己的女儿，因此想以此方式来支持并弥补她。故选D。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，Andre Simmons在他女儿Jazlyn 和她的高中啦啦队表演时与她们一起跳舞以此支持女儿并弥补因工作繁忙而错过的陪伴时光，创造了难忘的记忆。由此可知， Andre Simmons是一位给予女儿支持与关爱的父亲。C选项“Supportive and caring.(支持和关心。)”能够最好的概括该位父亲。故选C。 （十二） （辽宁省锦州市2023-2024高二下期末试卷） A Hempstead woman who is visually impaired (损害) hosted a fashion show in Valley Stream, featuring 16 models with similar conditions in an event designed to bring awareness to the disabled. Annalee Smith, 41, who is diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (色素性视网膜炎), which can result in loss of eyesight, says the show will raise money for the Foundation Fighting Blindness while showing, “regardless of our disability, we can still threw light on every step that we take through fashion”. Putting together the event has been her way of trying to change the fashion world. Originally from Barbados, Smith moved with her family to New York City at age 12 and went through the Hempstead school district. While at Long Island University in Brooklyn, Smith originally majored in nursing but changed to occupational therapy (职业疗法) as her eyes got worse. A passion for fashion and modeling always remained in her. She applied to different model agencies and other opportunities but didn’t hear back except for one. A clothes company LaTeffaney Scott holds a model competition, now in its 10th year, in which the winner is the face of the company for the year. Smith won last year. “No one expects a visually impaired young lady to take on a runway,” said Scott. “She did some reflection and she came up with this idea of doing the fashion show.” Kenya Brown, who developed glaucoma (青光眼) shortly after birth, said after finding out about the event via social media she wanted to be a part of the message. “I think the general public does not understand that people that live with disabilities have to actively work to be part of society. Those of us that are able to motivate ourselves enough to do productive things, or function well in society should be celebrated,” said Brown, who will be one of the models at the fashion show. 1．Why did Annalee Smith hold the fashion show? A．To make a big fortune. B．To make herself accepted as a model. C．To realize her dream in her childhood. D．To help people understand those with disabilities. 2．What made Annalee become a model? A．Her eye disease. B．Her family’s support. C．Her major in the college. D．Her love for fashion and modeling. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Annalee Smith? A．Considerate and stubborn. B．Confident and generous. C．Determined and ambitious. D．Miserable and respectable. 4．What can we know from Brown’s words in the last paragraph? A．People with disabilities are working passively. B．The disabled helpful to society should be praised. C．All the people with disabilities should be respected. D．The disabled have the potential to change themselves. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了视障的Annalee Smith决心追求自己的模特梦想，为了提高人们对残疾人的认识，她举办了一场时装秀，邀请16名视障的模特参加。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“A Hempstead woman who is visually impaired(损害) hosted a fashion show in Valley Stream, featuring 16 models with similar conditions in an event designed to bring awareness to the disabled.(亨普斯特德的一位视障女性将在Valley Stream举办了一场由16名视障模特参加的时装秀，这是一场旨在提高对视障人士的认识的活动。)”可知，Annalee Smith举办这场时装秀的目的是为了帮助人们了解残疾人。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“A passion for fashion and modeling always remained in her. She applied to different model agencies and other opportunities but didn’t hear back except for one.(她始终对时尚和模特充满热情。她申请了不同的模特经纪公司和其他机会，但除了一家没有收到回复。)”和第四段中“A clothes company LaTeffaney Scott holds a model competition, now in its 10th year, in which the winner is the face of the company for the year. Smith won last year.(服装公司LaTeffaney Scott举办了一场模特比赛，今年是该公司举办的第10届比赛，获胜者是该公司的年度代言人。Smith去年赢了。)”可知，对时尚和模特的热爱使Annalee成为了一名模特。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段“Annalee Smith, 41, who is diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa(色素性视网膜炎), which can result in loss of eyesight, says the show will raise money for the Foundation Fighting Blindness while showing, ‘regardless of our disability, we can still threw light on every step that we take through fashion’. Putting together the event has been her way of trying to change the fashion world.(41岁的Annalee Smith被诊断患有色素性视网膜炎，这种疾病会导致视力丧失。她表示，这场时装秀将为《抗盲基金会》筹集资金，同时展示‘尽管我们残疾，但我们仍然可以在时尚的每一步中展现光明’。举办这次活动是她试图改变时尚界的方式。)”和第三段中“A passion for fashion and modeling always remained in her. She applied to different model agencies and other opportunities but didn’t hear back except for one.(她始终对时尚和模特充满热情。她申请了不同的模特经纪公司和其他机会，但除了一家没有收到回复。)”以及第四段“A clothes company LaTeffaney Scott holds a model competition, now in its 10th year, in which the winner is the face of the company for the year. Smith won last year. ‘No one expects a visually impaired young lady to take on a runway,’ said Scott. ‘She did some reflection and she came up with this idea of doing the fashion show.’(服装公司LaTeffaney Scott举办了一场模特比赛，今年是该公司举办的第10届比赛，获胜者是该公司的年度代言人。Smith去年赢了。Scott说：‘没人会期待一个视力受损的年轻女士走上t台。’‘她做了一些思考，然后想到了做这场时装秀的想法。’)”可知，Annalee Smith决心追求自己的模特梦想，赢得了模特比赛，她思考后举办了一场由16名视障的模特参加的时装秀，这说明Annalee Smith有决心并且有抱负。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“‘I think the general public does not understand that people that live with disabilities have to actively work to be part of society. Those of us that are able to motivate ourselves enough to do productive things, or function well in society should be celebrated,’ said Brown, who will be one of the models at the fashion show.(Brown说，‘我认为公众不理解残疾人必须积极工作才能成为社会的一部分。我们中那些能够激励自己去做富有成效的事情，或者在社会上发挥良好作用的人应该受到赞扬，’ Brown将成为这场时装秀的模特之一。)”可知，从最后一段布朗的话中我们可以知道，对社会有贡献的残疾人应该受到赞扬。故选B项。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！2 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题02 阅读理解记叙文 （一） （辽宁省沈阳市省重点中学五校联考2023-2024高二下期末试题） For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript（手稿）consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand. The author's intention remains as mysterious（神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says. Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen（工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus. The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map. Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving. Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering（修补）, as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light. If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. 1．How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript? A．Confused about the technical terms. B．Impressed with its detailed instructions. C．Discouraged by its complex structure. D．Shocked for her own lack of hand skills. 2．According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________. A．restore old workshops B．understand the craftsmen C．improve visual effects D．inspire the philosophers 3．Why does the author mention museums? A．To reveal the beauty of ancient objects. B．To present the findings of old science. C．To highlight the importance of antiques. D．To emphasise the values of hand skills. 4．Which would be the best title for this passage? A．Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists B．Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories C．Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists D．Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science （二） （辽宁省大连市2023~2024高二下期末试卷） Born in 1958 in Nanning, Guangxi, Dr. Huang Danian became interested in geophysics early. His parents, teaching at a local geological institution, passed the passion down to him. In 1978, Huang was admitted to Changchun Institute of Geology and later taught there. He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility. In 1992, he went to Britain for further studies. There, he obtained his doctorate in geophysics and joined a local firm. During his time in the UK, Huang’s heart remained devoted to the motherland, frequently flying back to China to attend academic meetings or seminars related to his field. In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country. Upon his return to China, he was entrusted to work at Jilin University as a professor and chief scientist in a branch of China’s biggest deep earth exploration program. Over 400 scientists participated in the program, which aimed to fix high-tech cameras on aircraft, ships, and satellites that would enable scientists to see through the earth’s crust (地壳) without digging into it. For seven years, Huang worked racing against time. Many of his co-workers called him a workaholic while he thought he was more like a “lunatic (疯狂的人)”. “China is in urgent need of ‘lunatics’ if it is to become a stronger country. It would be an honor if I could be one of them,” he added. The lunatic’s madness paid off. He and his team helped China greatly narrow its gap with developed countries in obtaining precise data on deep earth exploration. They created a number of China’s No.1s, filling many technical gaps for China’s sky survey, ground detection, and sea exploration. During his whole life, he sought no fame, and always kept the motherland in mind. As a scientist, he fulfilled his dream of rejuvenating the nation with exceptional achievements. 1．Why did Dr. Huang decide to return and work in China? A．To work at Jilin University. B．To attend academic meetings. C．To devote himself to researching. D．To serve his motherland whole-heartedly. 2．What did the deep-earth exploration program focus on? A．Discovering new mineral resources. B．Competing with developed countries. C．Equipping various platforms with cameras. D．Helping scientists explore beneath the earth’s crust. 3．What did Huang and his team achieve? A．They won many international awards. B．They got accurate data on deep ocean. C．They attained many firsts in relevant fields. D．They helped China overtake developed countries. 4．Which of the following can best describe Dr. Huang? A．Committed and patriotic. B．Enterprising and crazy. C．Sensitive and rigid. D．Single-minded and unreliable. （三） （辽宁省朝阳市建平实验中学2023-2024高二下期末试题） Thomas was a well-known wise man. One day, he wandered in a beautiful small town. Because of his fame, people from nearby towns who heard of his arrival all came to visit and seek his advice. Many who came sought help with difficulties in daily life, and Thomas, unable to bear turning them away, patiently offered suggestions. Word spread quickly, and more and more people came to see Thomas for guidance. One day, dozens of people crowded outside Thomas’s door, all clamoring (大声地要求) that their problems were the most serious and urgent, each insisting that Thomas address their concerns first, with no one willing to yield (让步). After a moment of thought, Thomas took out some paper and a pen and said, “I can’t hear clearly with everyone talking at once. How about everyone write down your problem on a piece of paper and place it in this basket beside me?” Once everyone had placed their notes in the basket, Thomas shook the basket and said, “Please each take a piece of paper from the basket and read what it says.” As everyone read a note from someone else, they all realized that indeed, each person has their own troubles, and every household has its own challenges. Then Thomas spoke up, “Now, whose problem is the most urgent to solve?” Hearing that question, no one spoke again, because now no one dared to claim that their problem was the most severe. Often, we are bound by our immediate feelings. When difficulties and problems strike, it feels as though we are caught in a vortex of pain. But if we shift our focus from ourselves and look towards others, we might discover that the problems we face are not so significant. Perhaps others are the ones who need help more urgently, or maybe there is something within our power that we can do for them. 1．Why did people visit Thomas? A．For advice. B．For a meeting. C．For a competition. D．For introductions. 2．How did Thomas handle the crowd? A．He ignored them. B．He listened to each one individually. C．He prioritized the problems himself. D．He asked them to write down their problems. 3．What did reading others’ problems show to the people? A．The complexity of their difficulties. B．The similarity of their situations. C．Their need for more advice. D．Their living conditions. 4．What lesson did Thomas teach? A．Competition. B．Sympathy. C．Prioritization. D．Self-confidence. （四） （辽宁省协作体2023-2024高二下期末试卷） High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average American. According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles. Gen Zers (aged 18 — 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars per month. Still, many older parents were found to support their Millennial (aged 28 — 43) or Generation X (aged 44 — 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses mentioned were groceries and health insurance. But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest”? One major reason is food prices. According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home. The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young graduates have found they earn less than their parents. College graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with rising costs. As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”. Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead. 4．What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US? A．Nearly half of them are financially dependent. B．Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling. C．21 percent of Generation X receive parental help. D．A majority of them rely on their parents for education. 5．What does the underlined word  “elusive”  in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Readily accessible. B．Difficult to achieve. C．Often misunderstood. D．Commonly sought after. 3．What can be inferred from the article about people in the US? A．Graduates’ financial struggles are temporary. B．Government policies favor older generations. C．Salaries for graduates tend to keep up with inflation. D．Financial pressures affect both the young and the old. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Americans? A．Negative. B．Optimistic. C．Ambiguous. D．Indifferent. （五） （辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2023-2024高二下期末试题） OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, introduced a groundbreaking tool named Sora, which stands for “sky” in Japanese, that creates videos from text descriptions. Sora can craft clips (电影片段) up to 60 seconds long, matching a user’s detailed instructions about the content and visual style. This tool can also animate still photos (静态图像) or extend existing videos with additional scenes. Their recent blog post explains that they aim to equip AI with the ability to copy the physical world in action, assisting in tasks requiring interaction with reality. One example video displayed a 30-year-old astronaut with a red knitted helmet in a desert, showcasing the software’s ability to produce movie-like quality and stick closely to creative prompts (提示) . OpenAI has granted a select group of researchers and content creators early access to Sora to perform in-depth testing and ensure it meets ethical (道德的) standards. CEO Sam Altman even shared AI-created video samples in response to users’ requests after the announcement. Until now, OpenAI has released an image generator, Dall-E, in 2021, and a conversational AI, ChatGPT, in November 2022, the latter attracting over 100 million users in record time. While other AI companies have also invested in video generation, their results are short and less precise compared to user inputs. Industry giants like Google and Meta are developing similar technologies but have yet to make them available publicly. OpenAI also recently enhanced ChatGPT with improved memory functions for more coherent conversations. While OpenAI hasn’t revealed the extent of the data used to improve Sora or the sources of the videos, they mentioned using a mix of publicly accessible content and copyrighted material for training their AI. This approach raises excitement for Sora’s potential to change video production and the role of AI in creative industries. OpenAI emphasizes the importance of ethical use and responsible testing as they explore this cutting-edge technology’s capabilities. 4．Besides creating videos from the text, what other functions does Sora have? A．Translating videos into different languages. B．Capturing still pictures from the video clip. C．Adding extra scenes to the existing video. D．Editing a clip to a maximum length of 60s. 5．What does the example given in paragraph 2 try to illustrate? A．It highlights the ethical standards used to train Sora. B．It shows Sora’s improved memory for conversations. C．It emphasizes the popularity of Sora among similar tools. D．It stresses Sora’s ability to produce high-quality videos 3．How do the products of OpenAI differ from those of other companies? A．They set a good example for other products. B．They attract the largest number of users online. C．They offer more precise results according to prompts. D．They use diverse content sources for Al training purposes 4．Which of the following is most likely to be mentioned in the next paragraph? A．What specific changes will AI bring to the creative industries? B．What issues will arise if ethics are neglected in the training of AI? C．How will industry giants upgrade their technologies facing competition? D．When might Google and Meta release video technologies before OpenAI? （六） （辽宁省本溪市县级重点高中协作体2023-2024高二下期末试题） Abraham Lincoln was a typical self-made man. He got his license (执照) to practice law without ever having stopped foot inside a college. Everywhere he went, Lincoln carried a book with him. He looked through page after page while his horse rested at the end of a long row of planting. Whenever he could escape work, he would lie with his head against a tree and read. Though the young Lincoln never left America, he traveled with Byron’s Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal: accompanied Robert Burns to Edinburgh; and followed the English kings into battle with Shakespeare. As he explored the wonders of literature and the history of the country, the young Lincoln developed ambitions (志向) far beyond the expectations of his family and neighbors. It was through literature that he was able to go beyond his surroundings and reach his destination. The books to feed Lincoln’s knowledge hunger did not come cheaply. The story is often recounted of the time he borrowed Parson Weems’s The Life of George Washington from Josiah Crawford, a well-to-do farmer. Touched by this story of the first president’s life, he took the book to his room at night, where he read as long as he could stay awake, placing the book on a shell between the logs (圆木) so he could fetch it at daybreak. During a heavy rainstorm one day, the book was badly soiled. Lincoln went to Crawford’s house, explained what had happened and offered to work off the value of the book. Crawford worked out the value of two full days’ work pulling corn, which Lincoln considered an unfair repayment. Nevertheless, he straightaway set to work and kept on until all work was done. Then, having paid his debt, Lincoln wrote poems and songs making fun of Crawford’s large nose. Thus Crawford won an everlasting place in Lincoln’s writings. 1．What can we learn about Lincoln from the first paragraph? A．He failed to get a law license. B．He preferred working to reading. C．He was an excellent self-taught learner. D．He read on horseback in order to escape work. 2．Which of the following contributed the most to Lincoln’s achievement? A．Reading widely. B．Creating his own business. C．Traveling around the world. D．Being supported by his family. 3．What happened to the book Lincoln borrowed from Crawford? A．It was stolen by a farmer. B．It was burned by a circle fire. C．It was damaged in a rainstorm. D．It was lost and never to be found. 4．Which of the following can best describe Lincoln according to the last paragraph? A．Proud and helpful. B．Honest and determined. C．Creative and curious. D．Intelligent and competitive. （七） （辽宁省部分高中2023-2024高二下期末联合试题） Long before Friends made its official debut (首次亮相) in China, the show was a word-of-mouth phenomenon in the country. After Matthew Perry’s death at 54, a Wednesday evening memorial at a cafe in Shenzhen was packed with people and floral (鲜花的) arrangements as the TV mounted in the corner played an episode of Friends. Fans in China are mourning the loss of the star, who felt less like a distant celebrity and more like an old friend. “There were more people who showed up than we expected,” said cafe manager Nie Yanxia. “People shared their own memories about the character Chandler and Friends and many teared up.” “I remember the first time I saw Friends,” said 24-year-old Zhuo Min, who was from Nanjing. “I was shocked to find that people could be so friendly and funny. I started to cherish my friends and family more,” Zhuo said. “Life is short, and we should treasure every moment.” The atmosphere was filled with nostalgia and emotion as fans recalled the impact the show had on their lives. The strong emotional connect ion people felt with the show’s characters led to the larger-than-expected turnout at the cafe. Perry’s photo poster, which read “We love you, friend” at the bottom, was a painful reminder of his influence. The popularity of Friends in China, despite its late arrival on official platforms, is a witness to its timeless appeal. Chinese fans, who had long been introduced to the show through unofficial channels, quickly adopted it as a cultural touchstone, learning English and gaining insights into American life. The show’s vision of urban life resonated (共鸣) deeply with Chinese youth finding their own identity and independence in a rapidly changing society. The passing of Perry has stimulated a wave of emotional reflections. The Central Perry-themed cafes have become gathering places, where people can immerse themselves in the show’s world and share their memories with fellow fans. The impact of Friends and its cast, including Perry, continues to live on in the hearts of its loyal followers. 1．What did Zhuo Min realize after watching Friends? A．People in TV shows are not real. B．More friends should be made. C．Friends should be treasured more. D．Life is too short to have fun. 2．Why was the attendance at the cafe unexpectedly high? A．The popularity of Friends. B．The promotion activities at the cafe. C．The emotional atmosphere of the cafe. D．The people’s emotional bond with Friends. 3．Which of the following best describes the charm of Friends? A．Limited. B．Ever-lasting. C．Predictable. D．Short-lived. 4．What section of website is the text taken from? A．Entertainment. B．Movie review. C．Politics. D．Traditional culture. （八） （辽宁省鞍山市2023-2024高二下期末试卷） The Chinese art of paper cutting has a long history. The earliest paper cutting was found in China in the Northern Dynasties. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) has recognized the art, called Jianzhi, on its Intangible (非物质的) Cultural Heritage (遗产) list. Voyo Woo, who is a Chinese student studying in the US, hopes to introduce the traditional Chinese art to Americans in her spare time. Ms. Woo loves paper cutting. And she works hard to celebrate the ancient art form. On a recent Saturday, Ms. Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She demonstrated the art to the crowds for hours at the shopping center. Ms. Woo began to study the art of Jianzhi as a 14-year-old girl in her hometown in southeastern China. She said all the students at school had to learn the art. However, she developed a special love for it, so her teacher gave her extra training after class. Later, she won second prize in a national painting and calligraphy competition. After Ms. Woo came to the US, she became involved in an event to support and expand the understanding of Chinese paper cutting. She has been invited to demonstrate the art at a wide collection of events. She has also shown her skill at famous museums in Washington. Ms. Woo says paper cutting represents Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people’s lives. She uses the art as a tool to present Chinese culture to people who know little about it. Ms. Woo placed examples of her art around her as she demonstrated paper cutting at the shopping center. Some shoppers, like Ann Russ, took part in a workshop. Ms. Russ was struck (打动) by the finely detailed nature of the work. “ I like to know about the Chinese art, specifically because it is very delicate (精致的). And I like the focus that it requires because it takes me out of everything. And we have to concentrate on something very closely. It is almost relaxing to put that much effort into it. ” Ms. Russ says. 1．What can we learn about Jianzhi from paragraph 1? A．It is popular now in the US. B．It dates from the Qing Dynasty. C．It was brought back to life by immigrants (移民). D．It is regarded as the cultural heritage. 2．Why did Ms. Woo hold a paper cutting show at a shopping center? A．To earn some money. B．To attract more shoppers. C．To celebrate an art festival. D．To make paper cutting well-known. 3．What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The school life of Ms. Woo in China. B．The story of Ms. Woo and her teacher. C．Ms. Woo’s experience of learning Jianzhi. D．Ms. Woo’s success in advertising Jianzhi. 4．What can we infer from Ms. Russ’s words? A．She is confused about paper cutting. B．She can get relaxation from paper cutting. C．Paper cutting needs much energy to make. D．Paper cutting takes up much of her time. （九） （辽宁省沈文新高考研究联盟2023-2024高二下期末试题） One summer night in a seaside cottage, a boy felt himself lifted from bed. Then, with the swiftness of a dream, he was held in his father’s arms out onto the nearby beach. Overhead the sky blazed with stars. “Watch!” Incredibly, as his father spoke, one of the stars moved. In a line of golden fire it flashed across the astonished heavens. And before the wonder of this could fade, another star leaped from its place, then another, plunging towards the restless sea. “What’s this?” the child whispered. “Shooting stars. They come every year on a certain August night. I thought you’d like to see the show.” That was all: just an unexpected glimpse of something mysterious and beautiful. But, back in bed, the child stared for a long time into the dark, knowing that all around the quiet house, the night was full of the silent music of the falling stars. Decades have passed, but I remember that night still, because I was the fortunate boy whose father believed that a new experience was more important for a small boy than an unbroken night’s sleep. No doubt I had all the usual childhood entertainment, but those are forgotten now. What I remember is the night of the shooting stars, and the day we rode in a caboose (列车末尾的职工车厢), the telegraph we made that really worked, and the “trophy table” in the dining room where we children were encouraged to exhibit things we had found — anything unusual or beautiful — snake skins, seashells, flowers, arrowheads... I remember the thought-provoking (引人深思的) books left by my bedside that pushed back my horizons and sometimes actually changed my life. My father had, to a marvellous degree, the gift of opening doors for his children, of leading them into areas of splendid newness. This subtle art of adding dimensions to a child’s world doesn’t necessarily require a great deal of time. It simply involves doing things more often with our children instead of for them or to them. 1．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean? A．The child was still immersed in the beautiful scenery just now. B．The child was too frightened to fall asleep because of darkness. C．The child wanted to listen more to the music about falling stars. D．The child felt grateful to his father for what he showed him. 2．All the things the author remember from his childhood are ________. A．unusual and novel B．dangerous and demanding C．strange and uncommon D．educational and thought-provoking 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Parents should interfere more with their children’s learning. B．Parents should push their children to try to do everything on their own. C．Parents should devote energy to exploring new things for their children. D．Parents should encourage children to be curious and explore new things in life. 4．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Limitless knowledge B．Father, the hero of my life C．Curiosity aroused that night D．The unusual things in my life （十） （辽宁省沈阳市联合体2023-2024高二下期末试题） Sheep herding is a profitable industry in China. However, if farmers want to earn more, they have to solve a range of problems such as scale expansion, processing and marketing, which is almost impossible relying on only their individual strength. But farmers in Nanxiaozhai Village in Huairen, a city in Shanxi, have found a solution. Guo Jianqiang, a resident in Nanxiaozhai, said he started his business in 2013 by raising about300 sheep. The number has since increased to 1, 000. “I earned an income of 2 million yuan ($309, 000) last year and the amount is expected to reach 9 million yuan this year, ” he said. Guo attributed the growth to the establishment of a sheep cooperative, which helped to expand operational scale and sales channels with the joint force of stockholders. According to Guo Zhidong, Party secretary of the village, Nanxiaozhai now has a total of 89 such cooperatives. The cooperatives have also developed a full industrial chain for sheep, ranging from raising, slaughtering and land processing to their sale. Nanxiaozhai has a long history in the sheep industry, according to the village Party chief, who explained that was a natural choice out of the village's environmental conditions. In Nanxiaozhai, residents used to farm on the infertile (不肥沃的) land and the grain yield could hardly support their existence. It was Lang Yueming, Cao Zhiguo and other villagers who started their business as sheep dealers in the late 1970s. “They could earn up to 20 yuan for selling a sheep,” Guo Zhidong said. “That was a very large income at that time.” Later, about 80 percent of the villagers were engaged in the business but they found purchasing sheep from neighboring villages became more difficult because of limited output. So they began to raise sheep themselves. The village business has boosted the sheep industry in Huairen as a whole. Statistics show the city’s annual output of sheep is about 6 million heads, making it a renowned sheep-producing base in Shanxi. 1．What is the problem faced by farmers in Nanxiaozhai? A．Finding better places to sell lambs. B．Satisfying the demand for more sheep. C．Making larger profits on their own. D．Destroying the environment with herds. 2．What does the underlined word “slaughtering” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Killing. B．Producing. C．Counting. D．Feeding. 3．What can we know about residents in Nanxiaozhai? A．They are proud of being sheep dealers. B．They adapt to the conditions successfully. C．They benefit substantially from working on the land. D．They can't buy any sheep in the neighboring villages. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Rise and Fall of Nanxiaozhai Village B．Sheep Herding Brings Prosperity Flocking C．The Switch from Sheep Industry to Farming D．Establishing Cooperatives Boosts Connections （十一） （辽宁省抚顺市六校协作体2023-2024高二下期末试卷） A dad from Texas didn’t miss a beat when it came to supporting his daughter recently. Cecelia Simmons shared a video of her husband, Andre Simmons, dancing in the stands while their daughter Jazlyn and her Temple High School cheer team performed. In the video, as the cheer team members raise the small balls and go through their routine, Andre Simmons follows right along, nailing the moves right alongside them. The post shared on social media has obtained over 312,000 views. With tens of thousands of overwhelmingly positive comments on his post, people online quickly shared their reactions. They recommended Andre Simmons as “Cheer Dad of the Year” or applauded his energy and spot-on moves. Simmons himself was quick to say he’s not the best dancer and it took him a few days to learn the routine. “Once I got it down pat, I just jumped up there when I heard the band finally bring the song up and I got up there and did it with her,” he said. But the father of five said he persisted because he wanted to create a lifelong memory with his girl Jazlyn, mostly because he was constantly away for work, thereby affording limited opportunities to be in the company of her. “Since she made the cheer team, that was my way of supporting her and kind of relieving the guilt of the lost time. She thought I was doing things that she loved and surprising her with joining her in the cheer during the football game,” Simmons said. Simmons said Jazlyn and her cheer team friends were surprised and “absolutely loved” that he could join in on the fun. The proud dad said it meant “the world” to him to be able to be there for his daughter too. “I love to try to be a super dad when I’m here and create those lifelong memories and it’s something for us to look back on and enjoy together,” he said and planned on cheering some more and making more memories with Jazlyn. 1．What did Andre Simmons do at his daughter’s cheer performance? A．He danced with the team. B．He filmed the performance. C．He coached the cheer team. D．He cheered from the stands. 2．How did people find Andre Simmons’ behavior? A．Amusing. B．Disturbing. C．Odd. D．Admirable. 3．Why did Andre Simmons make such a decision? A．To win the title of “Cheer Dad of the Year”. B．To show off his newly learned dancing skills. C．To be the focus of attention on the Internet. D．To make up for being absent from Jazlyn’s life. 4．Which words can best describe Andre Simmons? A．Bearable and cautious. B．Selfless and cooperative. C．Supportive and caring. D．Ambitious and sensitive. （十二） （辽宁省锦州市2023-2024高二下期末试卷） A Hempstead woman who is visually impaired (损害) hosted a fashion show in Valley Stream, featuring 16 models with similar conditions in an event designed to bring awareness to the disabled. Annalee Smith, 41, who is diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (色素性视网膜炎), which can result in loss of eyesight, says the show will raise money for the Foundation Fighting Blindness while showing, “regardless of our disability, we can still threw light on every step that we take through fashion”. Putting together the event has been her way of trying to change the fashion world. Originally from Barbados, Smith moved with her family to New York City at age 12 and went through the Hempstead school district. While at Long Island University in Brooklyn, Smith originally majored in nursing but changed to occupational therapy (职业疗法) as her eyes got worse. A passion for fashion and modeling always remained in her. She applied to different model agencies and other opportunities but didn’t hear back except for one. A clothes company LaTeffaney Scott holds a model competition, now in its 10th year, in which the winner is the face of the company for the year. Smith won last year. “No one expects a visually impaired young lady to take on a runway,” said Scott. “She did some reflection and she came up with this idea of doing the fashion show.” Kenya Brown, who developed glaucoma (青光眼) shortly after birth, said after finding out about the event via social media she wanted to be a part of the message. “I think the general public does not understand that people that live with disabilities have to actively work to be part of society. Those of us that are able to motivate ourselves enough to do productive things, or function well in society should be celebrated,” said Brown, who will be one of the models at the fashion show. 1．Why did Annalee Smith hold the fashion show? A．To make a big fortune. B．To make herself accepted as a model. C．To realize her dream in her childhood. D．To help people understand those with disabilities. 2．What made Annalee become a model? A．Her eye disease. B．Her family’s support. C．Her major in the college. D．Her love for fashion and modeling. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Annalee Smith? A．Considerate and stubborn. B．Confident and generous. C．Determined and ambitious. D．Miserable and respectable. 4．What can we know from Brown’s words in the last paragraph? A．People with disabilities are working passively. B．The disabled helpful to society should be praised. C．All the people with disabilities should be respected. D．The disabled have the potential to change themselves. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！2 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$