专题04 阅读理解（应用文与记叙文）（天津专用）-【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04 阅读理解（应用文与记叙文） 应用文 1.（23-24高二下·天津和平区·期末） Looking for a right place to travel? Western AustraliaOn April 20, a total solar eclipse (月全食) will  be visible over the northwestern edge of Australia. For an event that will likely last about one minute, the town of Exmouth and the greater Ningaloo Peninsula on which it sits have been planning for more than a year. There will be outdoor viewing platforms where spectators (观看者) can safely watch the solar miracle (with protective eyewear, of, course) as well as musical performances, educational opportunities to learn about science and astronomy, and a three-day Dark Sky Festival. FIJIBrilliant, blue waters, expansive coral reefs and hundreds of peaceful islands. While the country is spoiled for underwater beauty, take an opportunity to explore its above-ground treasures, too. To learn about the local Indigenous communities, travelers can take part in a kava welcoming ceremony or enjoy a lovo, a meal cooked by hot coals in an underground pit covered with banana leaves. Fiji Airways now has direct flights from Los. Angeles and San Francisco, making it relatively easy to get to the islands. As the Fijians say, bulal UgandaThere’s considerable change brewing (酝酿) in Uganda’s travel offerings at the moment with the East’ African country looking beyond the traditional staples of safari and wildlife spotting to appeal to both regional and international visitors. From the expansive shores of Lake Victoria to the snowy Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda is a beautiful wilderness playground, with opportunities for adventure including hikes through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or up to the craters (火山口) of the Virunga volcano chain or whitewater rafting along the Victoria Nile. Thessaloniki, GreeceThrow in a popular waterfront and approach to beautiful beaches and inland mountains, Thessaloniki is surely a contender (竞争者) for one of Europe’s best city-break destinations. What could make it even better? How about a gleaming (闪现) new metro system? All being well, November should see the opening of the main line of an infrastructure megaproject that will eventually connect the city’s downtown to its international airport.  Driverless trains will whisk passengers through tunnels whose excavation (挖掘) has added to Thesșaloniki’s already rich catalog of archeological discoveries, many of which will be on display in specially created museum stations. 31．Which of the following is the appropriate match between tourists and destinations? A．Deep diving lovers-Uganda. B．Astronomy enthusiasts-Western Australia. C．Archaeologists-Fiji. D．Exploration fanatics-Thessaloniki. 32．What can we learn from the passage? A．Traditional wildlife spotting has been eliminated from the tourism in Uganda. B．Visitors departing from Los Angeles have to transfer in San Francisco to fly to Fiji. C．New archaeological findings for display were discovered during the tunnel excavation. D．Outdoor viewing platforms make it possible to watch the total solar eclipse without tools. 33．What do these four destinations have in common? A．They all feature local cultural activities to appeal to visitors. B．They are all located next to the sea and have beautiful landscapes. C．They all make a lot of effort to improve the quality of traveling. D．They all focus on offering an adventurous but educational holiday experience. 2.（23-24高二下·天津河北区·期末） Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college. King's Art Centre A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend tees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists. You could attend a class teaching you how to 'learn from the masters' or get more creative with paint ---- free of charge. The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee. The Botanic Garden The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University. The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss. Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals. The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called 'Hissing Sid' is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun. Byron's Pool Many stories surround Lord Byron's time as a student of Cambridge University, Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of "mess and drunkenness". However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I'm not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his roans. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village. It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron's Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don't trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf- ----over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool. 46．As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for_____. A．attending the masters' class B．working with local artists C．learning life drawing D．seeing an exhibition 47．"Torch Aloe" and "Venus Flytrap" are_____. A．common insects B．impressive plants C．rarely-seen snakes D．wildlife-enthusiasts 48．We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed_____. A．to fear pet bears B．to like walking C．to be a heavy drinker D．to finish university in 1805 49．In the passage Byron's Pool is described as a lake_____. A．surrounded by fields B．owned by Lord Byron C．located in Grantchester D．discovered by Virginia Woolf 50．What is the passage mainly about? A．Some places for weekend break B．A way to become creative in art. C．The colourful life in the countryside. D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University. 3.（23-24高二下·天津红桥区·期末） For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission（入场费）, single-day use only. Seaworld San Diego A 6-minute tide（海潮）called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend（传说）of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998. DETAILS: General admission is $ 46.95 for adults, $ 37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com San Diego Zoo There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a new panda cub（幼兽）, Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26. DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children 2 and younger. 1 -（619）-234-5331 or www.Sandiegozoo.org Maritime Museum of San Diego The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship featured in the film Master and commander, is on exhibit though Nov.30. DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $ 8 for adults,$ 6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $ 5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. 1-（619）-234-8135 or www.sdmaritime.org Old Town Trolley Tours Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego? They can get a hometown pass and ride or free with your paid admission. DETAILS: The main ticket booth（售票亭）is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs St. Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, daily $ 25.www. historictours.com/sandiego. 36．The purpose of this text is to_______. A．warn B．amuse C．persuade D．guide 37．If you want to enjoy the performance of dolphins, you should go to________. A．Seaworld San Diego B．San Diego Zoo C．Maritime Museum of San Diego D．Old Town Trolley Tours 38．If a couple visits San Diego Zoo with their children, one aged 3 and the other 2, the admission will be____________. A．$35 B．$49 C．$56 D．$70 39．According to the text, Old Town Trolley Tours can be well described by the saying________. A．“Love at first sight.” B．“Kill two birds with one stone” C．“Easy come, easy go.” D．“Strike the iron while it is hot.” 40．It can be inferred from the text that___________. A．San Diego Zoo will attract the largest number of children B．there may be some stories about the island of Atlantis C．tickets during the holidays are more expensive D．the film Master and commander can be seen in Maritime Museum of San Diego 4.（23-24高二下·天津四校联考·期末） Four Great Affordable Tourist AttractionsHyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort (度假胜地) & Spa, Austin This is an attractive place, thanks to its Crooked River Water Park with two pools, the two story water slide, and a 1,000 foot-long river. You can have various forms of entertainment, like boating on the Colorado River. The $35 resort fee covers bus transportation around the spot, access to Spa Django, and other family-friendly activities such as tennis and basketball (meals not included). Universal Orlando Resort, Florida It’s fantastic to enjoy three theme parks in American southern state Florida. There are three choices of buying tickets for you. The first choice offers a ticket of $53 per day per person — the person needs to stay for five days in the resort. The second choice offers a ticket of $82 per day per person — the person needs to stay for three days. Another choice is the S&P vacation package (套餐) designed for a family: $85 per day per person. This package includes admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Smithsonian Institution, Las Vegas This institution is within the Mojave Desert in the Western United States. Founded in 1846, it consists of a group of museums and research centers. When you take your kids there, don’t miss its Ground Zero Theater. As part of the National Atomic Testing Museum, the theater provides visitors with what it feels like when people watch atomic bomb explosion. Stays of seven nights or a longer time can save $300. Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg offers plenty for families to explore. It has theme parks and a large living history museum that makes you feel like you just have stepped into Revolutionary-time Virginia. You and your kids can do things like taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through the restored buildings from the 18th century. The Fun in the Sun Package starts at $110 a night. Don’t miss the wonderful Beer Festival from August to September. 36．What makes Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa attractive? A．Its big international sport events. B．Its famous museums and theaters. C．Its $ 35 admission fee including meals. D．Its wonderful activities related to water. 37．How much should a couple pay for the five-day S&P vacation package? A．$850. B．$820. C．$530. D．$425. 38．What is Ground Zero Theater designed for? A．Creating an experience of atomic bomb explosion. B．Exhibiting art objects from the ancient times. C．Showing the Mojave Desert’s scenery. D．Presenting the stories of Harry Potter. 39．What can we learn about Williamsburg? A．It’s a relatively poor place in Virginia. B．It’s known for a theatre built 400 years ago. C．It holds the Beer Festival in October each year. D．It reflects some history and culture of Virginia. 40．What do the four attractions have in common? A．Offering the same discounts. B．Being fit for families to explore. C．Having different theme parks. D．Lying in the Western United States. 5.（23-24高二下·天津和平区·期末） Four Great Hotels in America Stephanie Inn Lying on Cannon Beach, Stephanie Inn is a great place to stay the night. However, you’d better stay here for two days — one day to walk along the sand and explore the beach and the other to enjoy the fantastic shops nearby. The moment you walk through the door, you’re treated like family. Be sure to make reservations for dinner. The total cost for two people per night: ¥ 950;a 4% discount The Lancaster Hotel It lies in the big city of Houston. Like many other hotels, it offers tiny touches like free soft drinks, free breakfast, and free car service. This historic hotel dates back to the 1920s. Moreover, its room walls are designed with plenty of valuable original contemporary paintings, making the hotel unique in Houston. The total cost for two people per night: ¥1,200;a 6% discount Salish Lodge & Spa It lies outside the town of Snoqualmie with 84 guest rooms. You can enjoy free breakfast and car service. The chef in the hotel’s on-site restaurant grows much of its produce on-site,  and everything else on the delicious menu is sourced locally. The hotel was once used as a place to shoot the popular television show, Twin Peaks. One of the show’s main actors is KyleMac  Lachlan. The total cost for two people per night: ¥2,500;a 5% discount The Giacomo Close to attractions such as the Aquarium of Niagara, the Giacomo is housed in a building built in 1929 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP ) for years.  The NRHP is the U. S. federal government’s official list of things considered worthy of preservation for their historical significance. The total cost for two people per night: ¥1,000;a 6% discount 36．Why are guests advised to stay in Stephanie Inn for 2 days? A．To get a bigger discount. B．To enjoy the family-like treatment. C．To appreciate its ancient culture. D．To fully experience the fun offered around. 37．What’s special about the Lancaster Hotel? A．Its long history. B．Its free car service. C．Its artistic decoration. D．Its closeness to Houston. 38．What can we know about Salish Lodge & Spa? A．Its chefs are first-class. B．It is advertised on TV shows. C．It wins the favor of famous actors. D．Its dishes come from fresh local produce. 39．What’s the Giacomo probably expected to do by the U. S. federal government? A．To be active in applying for the NRHP. B．To select a more proper site to rebuild it. C．To take measures to make its building well protected. D．To encourage tourists to visit the Aquarium of Niagara. 40．Which hotel will cost a couple the least per night? A．Stephanie Inn. B．The Lancaster Hotel. C．Salish Lodge & Spa. D．The Giacomo. 记叙文 1.（23-24高二下·天津河北区·期末） My name’s Martin Cabello. As a young photographer, I’ve been fond of taking photographs since I was a child. At the age of 15, I felt that if I wanted to take my hobby to the next level, I had to do something special. So I determined to start a personal project: I would take one photograph every day for a whole year of my life. I knew that many other young photographers had done the same thing before, but it seemed like a really great idea, and so I started. After a few weeks, I decided to put these photos onto a website for young photographers because I was keen to create a photo diary, and also to have the chance to show other people my photos. I was amazed to discover that there were others who liked the way I saw and photographed things. I was also enjoying photographing a wide range of subjects. Then someone suggested that if my photographs all had a common topic or idea to connect them, my project would be even better — and I agreed. Sof began to concentrate more on taking photos of nature scenes, especially of birds and the sky. A lot of them were black and white photographs, which was very different to what many other young photographers were doing — they were all taking colour photos. As a result, I sometimes had doubts about my project, and I almost gave up several times. In the end, however, I trusted my own feelings, and became more confident about my photographic style and choices. One day I showed my project to my art teacher at school. She told me about a national photography competition for people of my age. So I entered some of my photos, just for fun. I’ll never forget the moment when the judges told me that I had won the first prize. I was so happy, as my project meant so much to me. It was the first time. I had realised that maybe my photography was really good, and that I might actually be able to work as a professional photographer. I now have my own photography studio and I’ve never regretted my career choice. 51．Martin started his project because he wanted to _________. A．influence other photographers B．try an original idea of his own C．develop his photography further D．take a lot more photos than he had before 52．What happened after Martin put his photos on the website? A．He decided that his photos weren’t good enough. B．He was given some advice to improve his project. C．He became more interested in other photographers’ pictures. D．He discovered that the website wasn’t the best place for his photos. 53．How did Martin feel when he took his first nature photos? A．He wasn’t sure that he was doing the right thing. B．He was anxious about what others would think. C．He was certain that the photos would be better in colour. D．He was worried that his photos might not be interesting. 54．How did winning the competition affect Martin? A．He realised how enjoyable competitions can be. B．It helped him to make a decision about his future. C．He became very famous and earned a lot of money. D．It gave him the opportunity to meet more young photographers. 55．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How a Photography Project Changed My Life B．My Favourite Websites for Sharing Photographs C．Why More Photographers Should Take Pictures of Nature D．The Best Way to Become a Successful Young Photographer 2.（23-24高二下·天津红桥区·期末） Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all, but owned by none---that’s because all of Jim's art is created on an unusual canvas（画布）---the soft sand. He sometimes spends days working on a piece, only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it. Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago, when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick. He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish. Since then，Jim has traveled over 1, 800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art. Over the years, his drawings have become bigger, but the tools he uses haven't changed---all he needs is a stick, a garden rake (耙子) and most importantly, his lively imagination! Just like any good artist, Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas, sometimes walking for miles, looking for perfect sand. His latest piece of work, which is also the world's largest freelance (自由职业的) drawing, was created in the desert sand of Nevada. It took Jim three trips, eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art. It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However, Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away. Jim's art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary named “Sandman” in 2015. Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sand-he is also an excellent chef (厨师) and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in the Field”, whose motto is to celebrate food at its source. Accordingly, group dining events are held outdoors on farms,with the diners being treated to a delicious meal. The events, which are held in different farms throughout America, are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced. 41．What do we know about Denevan? A．He used to be a chef. B．He has a talent for creating sand art. C．He puts his work on show regularly. D．He showed artistic talents at a very young age. 42．It can be learned from the passage that__________ A．Denevan walks a lot to complete his work B．it is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand to draw on C．it usually takes long for the storm to destroy Denevan's work. D．Denevan is very particular about his drawing tools 43．What does Denevan enjoy about his job according to the passage? A．Walking a long distance. B．Waiting for the storm to come C．Looking for a suitable canvas. D．Watching his work being destroyed by nature. 44．Which of the following can best describe Denevan? A．Generous. B．Kind-hearted. C．Imaginative. D．Traditional. 45．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Denevan loses his interest in art soon. B．Denevan is also popular as a chef. C．Being a happy chef is Denevan's final goal in life. D．Denevan’s fame helps him with his chef job. 3.（23-24高二下·天津南开区·期末） As a young person, I never thought of myself as a sports enthusiast because I was quite clumsy. But there was one thing I enjoyed: running. It felt like I was soaring (翱翔) through the air. Sadly, this changed when I hurt my knee two years ago. I had to stay in be d for two weeks and even walking a short way was hard for me. I was so upset that I cried as I moved to the car for several days. When therapy (治疗，疗法) wasn’t working well for me, I signed up for a hot yoga class for girls, Bikram Yoga to be exact. Starting a yoga practice was truly a blessing because it helped me gain strength in my knees but, most importantly yoga helped me attain a more peaceful state of mind, body and spirit. Since each class was heated to 105°F, every time I stepped foot in the yoga studio, I’d feel a surge (涌起) of negative thoughts come upon me like a big ocean wave. Some of these thoughts were, in the beginning of my practice, so strong that I walked out of the class several times. However, as the months passed by, I noticed that when I didn’t get swayed away (动摇) by my negative thoughts, I could stay in the hot room for longer. After 3-4months of practising hot yoga, my arms and legs were beginning to get definition. I also woke up with so much more energy than I had before starting my yoga practice and I gradually started shedding the pounds (减轻体重) from my body. Yoga literally made me feel as if I’d taken a shot of energy drink and just gave me that burst that helped my knees heal and made my overall health better. As I saw some of my classmates do poses that looked appealing to me, I started to think maybe I could do them too. Therefore, yoga helped show me that I have no real limitations physically unless I set those limitations myself through eating junk and thinking in negative limiting terms. Also, practising yoga in front of a mirror helped me connect with myself and practising with a group of people really helped me to feel a greater sense of connection with humanity whereas before I didn’t. Overall, this yoga practice has helped me to see I’m part of a bigger picture in life! 41．What once depressed the author terribly according to Paragraph 1? A．Her inability to walk. B．Her negative thoughts. C．Her failure to find her car. D．Her serious physical disease. 42．What was the effect of yoga classes on the author’s mind? A．She got emotionally smarter. B．She felt limited but hopeful. C．She became mentally stronger. D．She accepted herself as she was. 43．What difficulty did the author meet while attending each yoga class? A．The temperature was difficult to control in yoga class. B．She couldn’t bear the pain the knee injury brought. C．Lack of confidence prevented the author doing yoga. D．She was greatly influenced by negative thoughts. 44．What can we learn about the author from paragraph 4? A．Her physical state has acquired a new outlook. B．Her social circle was widened in the yoga classes. C．She has developed many healthy eating habits. D．She did better than her classmates at school. 45．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To call on readers to sign up for yoga courses. B．To present the benefits of practising yoga regularly. C．To show readers the necessary skills needed to do yoga. D．To share with readers her experience in taking yoga classes. 4.（23-24高二下·天津四校联考·期末） From the heartland to urban parks, there was a time when baseball was the only game in the summer holidays. But with competition from other sports like soccer, baseball is not as prevalent as it used to be. However, the baseball field is still a place for young boys to prove themselves. Tim was one of those boys. His build was slight and unfinished. Some boys had the makings of athletic ability through every growth period. Tim seemed to be growing in odd ways: long arms and legs, thin shoulders, and no meat on his bones. But he loved baseball. Although strikeouts (三振出局) piled up in the recording sheets, Tim continued. He knew his body didn’t respond to dreams and wishes, but his desire was always there. Tim practiced his swing every day, and every strikeout brought two things to the little boy: determination and some tears that Tim quickly wiped away before returning to the baseball field. His teammates encouraged him. His coach worked with him. Even the opposing teams held their breath, wishing for his hitting, just one hit for the boy who seemed to deserve it more than any other 10-year-old kid in the world. What teammates and parents and even the coach never saw was a gray car that pulled up each game in the parking lot. Inside was Tim’s father, too weak from advancing cancer to get out of the car. It was a tough assignment for a father to watch his kid strike out, but for Tim’s father, he believed success was made out of sweat, tears, and effort instead of results. That was also what he expected Tim to understand and do. At the end of the season, Tim stood on the field and was as determined as ever. He did his best, but ended up missing the chance to advance. When the game was over, Tim ran straight into the gray car and into the arms of his father, who witnessed his son’s every effort and was proud of him. Sometimes success really means more than the result. 41．Which can replace the underlined word “prevalent” in Paragraph 1? A．Challenging. B．Complicated. C．Popular. D．Competitive. 42．What does the author intend to do by describing Tim’s build? A．To compare Tim’s athletic ability with others. B．To emphasize Tim was too young to play the game. C．To pave the way for Tim’s poor family background. D．To show Tim has few physical advantages in the sport. 43．What does the way Tim’s team and opponents treated him suggest? A．Tim held the whole team back. B．Tim’s efforts won others’ respect. C．Tim’s slow progress brought hope to his opponents. D．Tim touched his coach with his excellent performance. 44．What can be concluded about Tim’s father? A．He felt disappointed at Tim’s strikeouts. B．He was an open-minded father. C．His expectations of Tim were beyond Tim’s ability. D．His distant watching was to avoid a mental burden on Tim. 45．What life lesson does the author mainly convey to us? A．Easier said than done. B．Where there is a will, there is a way. C．One false step makes a great difference. D．Success is a journey rather than a destination. 5.（23-24高二下·天津和平区·期末） Many people are told that certain activities are out of the question for them, but a new invention proves that where there is a will, there is a way. Dr. Zacharias Vamvakousis has come up with a creative way to improve the quality of life for countless people through the power of music. His invention is called EyeHarp, which enables individuals to make music using their gaze (注视) instead of their hands. “EyeHarp is the first musical application that allows people with disabilities to play music with eyes or head movements,” Zacharias explains. “Using an eye tracker, you can make melodies by looking at the notes on the screen.” EyeHarp uses the same type of digital eye-tracking technology used in some computer games. But instead of using it to aim weapons at digital opponents, EyeHarp uses it to track your eyes as they stay on different musical notes on a colorful circle on your computer screen. The application allows you to play three to four notes every second. However, users have to be careful not to move their eyes too quickly from one musical note to the next. So, much like any other instrument, playing a tune takes practice and concentration. Zacharias was inspired to create the magical application after a musician friend was badly hurt in a motorcycle accident. His friend was worried he’d never be able to play his guitar again, so Zacharias decided to find a new way to make music available to him. While his friend didn’t end up needing EyeHarp, Zacharias was on a mission to help others who thought music was forever lost to them. These are people who are so disabled that they don’t have the opportunity to do many things and learning music through EyeHarp gives them happiness, the purpose and the opportunity to play music. Zacharias agreed, saying that music builds social connections and raises self-esteem. He’s currently training music teachers to use EyeHarp so they can reach even more people with disabilities. This invention has the potential for changing so many lives. Hundreds of people with disabilities have used EyeHarp. “There wasn’t any instrument they could play. But now, they’re able to make their own music,” says Zacharias. “I hope it will light up the lives of more people like them.” 38．What is EyeHarp? A．A musical instrument played with disabled minds. B．A device that helps people play music with their eyes. C．A musical game using eye-tracking technology. D．A medical tool for improving ones’eyesight. 39．For what reason did Zacharias create the appliance? A．His love for music and technology. B．A need for a new form of musical therapy. C．A desire to help his musician friend. D．A sympathy towards people with disabilities. 40．How does EyeHarp work according to the passage? A．By tracking the movement of players’ hands. B．By detecting the sound of a music note. C．By following the stay of the gaze on the screen. D．By recognizing the face of a disabled user. 41．What can we infer about EyeHarp from the passage? A．It is very difficult to play. B．It can be used by anyone easily. C．It has limited musical notes. D．It brings hope to many disabled people. 1 / 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04 阅读理解（应用文与记叙文） 应用文 1.（23-24高二下·天津和平区·期末） Looking for a right place to travel? Western AustraliaOn April 20, a total solar eclipse (月全食) will  be visible over the northwestern edge of Australia. For an event that will likely last about one minute, the town of Exmouth and the greater Ningaloo Peninsula on which it sits have been planning for more than a year. There will be outdoor viewing platforms where spectators (观看者) can safely watch the solar miracle (with protective eyewear, of, course) as well as musical performances, educational opportunities to learn about science and astronomy, and a three-day Dark Sky Festival. FIJIBrilliant, blue waters, expansive coral reefs and hundreds of peaceful islands. While the country is spoiled for underwater beauty, take an opportunity to explore its above-ground treasures, too. To learn about the local Indigenous communities, travelers can take part in a kava welcoming ceremony or enjoy a lovo, a meal cooked by hot coals in an underground pit covered with banana leaves. Fiji Airways now has direct flights from Los. Angeles and San Francisco, making it relatively easy to get to the islands. As the Fijians say, bulal UgandaThere’s considerable change brewing (酝酿) in Uganda’s travel offerings at the moment with the East’ African country looking beyond the traditional staples of safari and wildlife spotting to appeal to both regional and international visitors. From the expansive shores of Lake Victoria to the snowy Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda is a beautiful wilderness playground, with opportunities for adventure including hikes through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or up to the craters (火山口) of the Virunga volcano chain or whitewater rafting along the Victoria Nile. Thessaloniki, GreeceThrow in a popular waterfront and approach to beautiful beaches and inland mountains, Thessaloniki is surely a contender (竞争者) for one of Europe’s best city-break destinations. What could make it even better? How about a gleaming (闪现) new metro system? All being well, November should see the opening of the main line of an infrastructure megaproject that will eventually connect the city’s downtown to its international airport.  Driverless trains will whisk passengers through tunnels whose excavation (挖掘) has added to Thesșaloniki’s already rich catalog of archeological discoveries, many of which will be on display in specially created museum stations. 31．Which of the following is the appropriate match between tourists and destinations? A．Deep diving lovers-Uganda. B．Astronomy enthusiasts-Western Australia. C．Archaeologists-Fiji. D．Exploration fanatics-Thessaloniki. 32．What can we learn from the passage? A．Traditional wildlife spotting has been eliminated from the tourism in Uganda. B．Visitors departing from Los Angeles have to transfer in San Francisco to fly to Fiji. C．New archaeological findings for display were discovered during the tunnel excavation. D．Outdoor viewing platforms make it possible to watch the total solar eclipse without tools. 33．What do these four destinations have in common? A．They all feature local cultural activities to appeal to visitors. B．They are all located next to the sea and have beautiful landscapes. C．They all make a lot of effort to improve the quality of traveling. D．They all focus on offering an adventurous but educational holiday experience. 【答案】31．B 32．C 33．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个各具特色的旅游目的地，每个地点都有其独特的旅游资源和活动，旨在吸引不同兴趣的游客。 31．推理判断题。根据Western Australia部分中“There will be outdoor viewing platforms where spectators(观看者) can safely watch the solar miracle (with protective eyewear, of, course) as well as musical performances, educational opportunities to learn about science and astronomy, and a three-day Dark Sky Festival. (届时将有户外观景台，观众可以安全地观看太阳奇迹(当然要戴上防护眼镜)，还有音乐表演，学习科学和天文学的教育机会，以及为期三天的Dark Sky Festival。)”可知，西澳大利亚将举办日全食观测活动，这是一个天文学爱好者会感兴趣的活动。因此，天文学爱好者与西澳大利亚是匹配的。故选B。 32．推理判断题。根据Thessaloniki, Greece部分中“Driverless trains will whisk passengers through tunnels whose excavation (挖掘) has added to Thesșaloniki’s already rich catalog of archeological discoveries, many of which will be on display in specially created museum stations. ( 无人驾驶的火车将载着乘客穿梭于隧道之中，这些隧道的挖掘为Thesșaloniki已经丰富的考古发现目录增添了新的内容，其中许多将在专门建造的博物馆车站展出。)”可知，在挖掘隧道的过程中发现了新的考古发现，这些发现将在专门创建的博物馆站中展出。故选C。 33．推理判断题。根据Western Australia部分中“There will be outdoor viewing platforms where spectators (观看者) can safely watch the solar miracle (with protective eyewear, of, course) as well as musical performances, educational opportunities to learn about science and astronomy, and a three-day Dark Sky Festival. (届时将有户外观景台，观众可以安全地观看太阳奇迹(当然要戴上防护眼镜)，还有音乐表演，学习科学和天文学的教育机会，以及为期三天的Dark Sky Festival。)”可知，西澳大利亚为日全食准备了户外观测平台、音乐表演和教育机会；根据FIJI部分中“To learn about the local Indigenous communities, travelers can take part in a kava welcoming ceremony or enjoy a lovo, a meal cooked by hot coals in an underground pit covered with banana leaves. (为了了解当地的土著社区，游客可以参加卡瓦欢迎仪式或享受lovo，这是一种在覆盖着香蕉叶的地下坑里用热煤烹制的食物。)”可知，斐济提供了独特的文化体验和美食；根据Uganda部分中“There’s considerable change brewing(酝酿) in Uganda’s travel offerings at the moment with the East’ African country looking beyond the traditional staples of safari and wildlife spotting to appeal to both regional and international visitors. ( 目前，东非国家乌干达的旅游产品正在酝酿着相当大的变化，这个国家将目光投向了传统的狩猎和野生动物观赏活动之外，以吸引当地和国际游客。)”可知，乌干达正在发展超越传统野生动物观赏的旅游项目；以及Thessaloniki, Greece部分中“Driverless trains will whisk passengers through tunnels whose excavation(挖掘) has added to Thesșaloniki’s already rich catalog of archeological discoveries, many of which will be on display in specially created museum stations. (无人驾驶的火车将载着乘客穿梭于隧道之中，这些隧道的挖掘为Thesșaloniki已经丰富的考古发现目录增添了新的内容，其中许多将在专门建造的博物馆车站展出。)”可知，塞萨洛尼基则计划开设新的地铁系统，并展示挖掘隧道时发现的考古发现；因此每个地方都在努力提升旅游质量来提升其旅游体验。故选C。 2.（23-24高二下·天津河北区·期末） Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college. King's Art Centre A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend tees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists. You could attend a class teaching you how to 'learn from the masters' or get more creative with paint ---- free of charge. The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee. The Botanic Garden The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University. The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss. Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals. The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called 'Hissing Sid' is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun. Byron's Pool Many stories surround Lord Byron's time as a student of Cambridge University, Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of "mess and drunkenness". However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I'm not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his roans. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village. It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron's Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don't trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf- ----over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool. 46．As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for_____. A．attending the masters' class B．working with local artists C．learning life drawing D．seeing an exhibition 47．"Torch Aloe" and "Venus Flytrap" are_____. A．common insects B．impressive plants C．rarely-seen snakes D．wildlife-enthusiasts 48．We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed_____. A．to fear pet bears B．to like walking C．to be a heavy drinker D．to finish university in 1805 49．In the passage Byron's Pool is described as a lake_____. A．surrounded by fields B．owned by Lord Byron C．located in Grantchester D．discovered by Virginia Woolf 50．What is the passage mainly about? A．Some places for weekend break B．A way to become creative in art. C．The colourful life in the countryside. D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University. 【答案】46．C 47．B 48．B 49．A 50．A 【分析】本文属于应用文。文章中提供了三则广告，让大学生的周末假期过得有意义，提供给了大学生们休闲的地方． 46．细节理解题。根据第一则广告的The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.可知该中心还开办了两个生活绘画班，收费很低。故可知学习写生需要一些费用。选C。 47．细节理解题。根据第二则广告的第二段的The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive.可知“Torch Aloe”是“Venus Flytrap”给人印象深刻的植物。选B。 48．推理判断题。由倒数第二段的He spent a great deal of time walking in the village一句可知Byron喜欢散步。选B。 49．细节理解题。由文章最后一段第二句中的…the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the field可知Byron’s Pool是被田包围的湖。选A。 50．主旨大意题。由根据文章首句"Still seeking a destination for your weekend break？There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college．(还在为你的周末假期寻找一个目的地吗？也许有些地方离你的大学只有一步之遥)"可知，这三则广告都是提供给大学生周末休闲的。选A。 3.（23-24高二下·天津红桥区·期末） For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission（入场费）, single-day use only. Seaworld San Diego A 6-minute tide（海潮）called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend（传说）of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998. DETAILS: General admission is $ 46.95 for adults, $ 37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com San Diego Zoo There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a new panda cub（幼兽）, Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26. DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children 2 and younger. 1 -（619）-234-5331 or www.Sandiegozoo.org Maritime Museum of San Diego The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship featured in the film Master and commander, is on exhibit though Nov.30. DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $ 8 for adults,$ 6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $ 5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. 1-（619）-234-8135 or www.sdmaritime.org Old Town Trolley Tours Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego? They can get a hometown pass and ride or free with your paid admission. DETAILS: The main ticket booth（售票亭）is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs St. Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, daily $ 25.www. historictours.com/sandiego. 36．The purpose of this text is to_______. A．warn B．amuse C．persuade D．guide 37．If you want to enjoy the performance of dolphins, you should go to________. A．Seaworld San Diego B．San Diego Zoo C．Maritime Museum of San Diego D．Old Town Trolley Tours 38．If a couple visits San Diego Zoo with their children, one aged 3 and the other 2, the admission will be____________. A．$35 B．$49 C．$56 D．$70 39．According to the text, Old Town Trolley Tours can be well described by the saying________. A．“Love at first sight.” B．“Kill two birds with one stone” C．“Easy come, easy go.” D．“Strike the iron while it is hot.” 40．It can be inferred from the text that___________. A．San Diego Zoo will attract the largest number of children B．there may be some stories about the island of Atlantis C．tickets during the holidays are more expensive D．the film Master and commander can be seen in Maritime Museum of San Diego 【答案】36．D 37．A 38．C 39．B 40．B 【分析】本文是一篇应用文。主要为圣地亚哥之旅做一些向导，详细介绍了圣地亚哥海洋世界、圣地亚哥动物园、圣地亚哥的海洋博物馆、老城电车之旅四个旅游景点的信息。 36．推理判断题。根据第一段For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions可知，对于孩子和许多成年人来说,圣地亚哥度假意味着主题公园和其他景点以及去公园之前要注意的一些内容,由此判断出，这篇文章主要目的是为圣地亚哥之旅做一些向导。故选D。 37．细节理解题。根据SeaWorld San Diego中After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998.乘坐希腊渔船后，人们可以参观新的海豚展览，自1998年以来，该公园就没有海豚展览了。可知如果你想看海豚表演你应该去SeaWorld San Diego。故选A。 38．细节理解题。根据San Diego Zoo中General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children 2 and younger.描述可知如果一对夫妇带着一个三岁的和一个两岁的孩子去San Diego Zoo，入场费将是$56（21+21+14）。故选C。 39．细节理解题。根据They can get a hometown pass and ride for free with you paid admission.他们可以得到一张家乡的通行证，免费旅行。不用付费门票。可知进行老城电车之旅可以一举两得。选项B. “Kill two birds with one stone.”谚语是一箭双雕，一举两得，故选B。 40．推理判断题。根据第二段第一行A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend of the island nation.将于5月下旬开放的名为《亚特兰蒂斯之旅》的6分钟车程讲述了这个岛国的传奇故事，由此判断出，亚特兰提斯岛有一些传说和故事。故选B。 4.（23-24高二下·天津四校联考·期末） Four Great Affordable Tourist AttractionsHyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort (度假胜地) & Spa, Austin This is an attractive place, thanks to its Crooked River Water Park with two pools, the two story water slide, and a 1,000 foot-long river. You can have various forms of entertainment, like boating on the Colorado River. The $35 resort fee covers bus transportation around the spot, access to Spa Django, and other family-friendly activities such as tennis and basketball (meals not included). Universal Orlando Resort, Florida It’s fantastic to enjoy three theme parks in American southern state Florida. There are three choices of buying tickets for you. The first choice offers a ticket of $53 per day per person — the person needs to stay for five days in the resort. The second choice offers a ticket of $82 per day per person — the person needs to stay for three days. Another choice is the S&P vacation package (套餐) designed for a family: $85 per day per person. This package includes admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Smithsonian Institution, Las Vegas This institution is within the Mojave Desert in the Western United States. Founded in 1846, it consists of a group of museums and research centers. When you take your kids there, don’t miss its Ground Zero Theater. As part of the National Atomic Testing Museum, the theater provides visitors with what it feels like when people watch atomic bomb explosion. Stays of seven nights or a longer time can save $300. Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg offers plenty for families to explore. It has theme parks and a large living history museum that makes you feel like you just have stepped into Revolutionary-time Virginia. You and your kids can do things like taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through the restored buildings from the 18th century. The Fun in the Sun Package starts at $110 a night. Don’t miss the wonderful Beer Festival from August to September. 36．What makes Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa attractive? A．Its big international sport events. B．Its famous museums and theaters. C．Its $ 35 admission fee including meals. D．Its wonderful activities related to water. 37．How much should a couple pay for the five-day S&P vacation package? A．$850. B．$820. C．$530. D．$425. 38．What is Ground Zero Theater designed for? A．Creating an experience of atomic bomb explosion. B．Exhibiting art objects from the ancient times. C．Showing the Mojave Desert’s scenery. D．Presenting the stories of Harry Potter. 39．What can we learn about Williamsburg? A．It’s a relatively poor place in Virginia. B．It’s known for a theatre built 400 years ago. C．It holds the Beer Festival in October each year. D．It reflects some history and culture of Virginia. 40．What do the four attractions have in common? A．Offering the same discounts. B．Being fit for families to explore. C．Having different theme parks. D．Lying in the Western United States. 【答案】36．D 37．A 38．A 39．D 40．B 【导语】本文为应用文，主要介绍了四个经济实惠的旅游景点及其特色、票价和活动等信息，旨在为寻求旅游建议的读者提供参考。 36．细节理解题。根据Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort (度假胜地) & Spa, Austin部分中“This is an attractive place, thanks to its Crooked River Water Park with two pools, the two story water slide, and a 1,000 foot-long river. (这是一个吸引人的地方，这要归功于它的克鲁克河水上公园，它有两个游泳池，两层水滑道和一条1000英尺长的河流)”可知，这个度假胜地吸引人之处在于其与水相关的精彩活动。故选D。 37．细节理解题。根据Universal Orlando Resort, Florida部分中“Another choice is the S&P vacation package (套餐) designed for a family: $ 85 per day per person. (另一个选择是为家庭设计的标准普尔度假套餐：每人每天85美元)”可知，每人每天85。由此可知，一对夫妇应该为五天支付：85*2*5 = 850 (美元)。故选A。 38．细节理解题。根据The Smithsonian Institution, Las Vegas部分中“As part of the National Atomic Testing Museum, the theater provides visitors with what it feels like when people watch atomic bomb explosion. (作为国家原子试验博物馆的一部分，该剧院为游客提供了观看原子弹爆炸的感觉)”可知，Ground Zero Theater用于让游客体验原子弹爆炸的感觉。故选A。 39．推理判断题。根据Williamsburg, Virginia部分中“Williamsburg offers plenty for families to explore. It has theme parks and a large living history museum that makes you feel like you just have stepped into Revolutionary-time Virginia. You and your kids can do things like taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through the restored buildings from the 18th century. (Williamsburg提供了很多供家庭探索的地方。它有主题公园和一个大型的生活历史博物馆，让你觉得你刚刚踏入了革命时期的Virginia。你和你的孩子可以做一些事情，比如乘坐马车穿过18世纪修复的建筑)”可知，Williamsburg反映了弗吉尼亚的一些历史和文化。故选D。 40．推理判断题。根据Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort (度假胜地) & Spa, Austin部分中“The $35 resort fee covers bus transportation around the spot, access to Spa Django, and other family-friendly activities such as tennis and basketball (meals not included). (35美元的度假村费用包括现场周围的公共汽车交通，获得Spa Django，以及其他家庭友好活动，如网球和篮球（不包括膳食）)”、Universal Orlando Resort, Florida部分中“Another choice is the S&P vacation package (套餐) designed for a family: $ 85 per day per person. (另一个选择是为家庭设计的标准普尔度假套餐：每人每天85美元)”、The Smithsonian Institution, Las Vegas部分中“When you take your kids there, don’t miss its Ground Zero Theater. (当你带你的孩子去那里时，不要错过它的“Ground Zero Theater”)”、Williamsburg, Virginia部分中“Williamsburg offers plenty for families to explore. (威廉斯堡提供了很多供家庭探索的地方)”可知，它们都适合家庭探索。故选B。 5.（23-24高二下·天津和平区·期末） Four Great Hotels in America Stephanie Inn Lying on Cannon Beach, Stephanie Inn is a great place to stay the night. However, you’d better stay here for two days — one day to walk along the sand and explore the beach and the other to enjoy the fantastic shops nearby. The moment you walk through the door, you’re treated like family. Be sure to make reservations for dinner. The total cost for two people per night: ¥ 950;a 4% discount The Lancaster Hotel It lies in the big city of Houston. Like many other hotels, it offers tiny touches like free soft drinks, free breakfast, and free car service. This historic hotel dates back to the 1920s. Moreover, its room walls are designed with plenty of valuable original contemporary paintings, making the hotel unique in Houston. The total cost for two people per night: ¥1,200;a 6% discount Salish Lodge & Spa It lies outside the town of Snoqualmie with 84 guest rooms. You can enjoy free breakfast and car service. The chef in the hotel’s on-site restaurant grows much of its produce on-site,  and everything else on the delicious menu is sourced locally. The hotel was once used as a place to shoot the popular television show, Twin Peaks. One of the show’s main actors is KyleMac  Lachlan. The total cost for two people per night: ¥2,500;a 5% discount The Giacomo Close to attractions such as the Aquarium of Niagara, the Giacomo is housed in a building built in 1929 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP ) for years.  The NRHP is the U. S. federal government’s official list of things considered worthy of preservation for their historical significance. The total cost for two people per night: ¥1,000;a 6% discount 36．Why are guests advised to stay in Stephanie Inn for 2 days? A．To get a bigger discount. B．To enjoy the family-like treatment. C．To appreciate its ancient culture. D．To fully experience the fun offered around. 37．What’s special about the Lancaster Hotel? A．Its long history. B．Its free car service. C．Its artistic decoration. D．Its closeness to Houston. 38．What can we know about Salish Lodge & Spa? A．Its chefs are first-class. B．It is advertised on TV shows. C．It wins the favor of famous actors. D．Its dishes come from fresh local produce. 39．What’s the Giacomo probably expected to do by the U. S. federal government? A．To be active in applying for the NRHP. B．To select a more proper site to rebuild it. C．To take measures to make its building well protected. D．To encourage tourists to visit the Aquarium of Niagara. 40．Which hotel will cost a couple the least per night? A．Stephanie Inn. B．The Lancaster Hotel. C．Salish Lodge & Spa. D．The Giacomo. 【答案】36．D 37．C 38．D 39．C 40．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。在这篇文章中，通过介绍不同酒店的特色和价格，目的是为了吸引潜在顾客预订这些酒店。 36．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, you’d better stay here for two days — one day to walk along the sand and explore the beach and the other to enjoy the fantastic shops nearby. (然而，你最好在这里住两天——一天沿着沙滩散步，探索海滩，另一天享受附近奇妙的商店。)”可知，建议住两天是为了充分体验周边的乐趣，包括海滩和附近的商店。故选D项。 37．细节理解题。根据The Lancaster Hotel部分中的“Moreover, its room walls are designed with plenty of valuable original contemporary paintings, making the hotel unique in Houston.  (此外，其房间墙壁上装饰着大量珍贵的原创当代画作，使这家酒店在休斯顿独树一帜。)”可知，The Lancaster Hotel因其独特的艺术装饰而特别。故选C项。 38．细节理解题。根据Salish Lodge & Spa一段中的“The chef in the hotel’s on-site restaurant grows much of its produce on-site, and everything else on the delicious menu is sourced locally. (酒店内餐厅的厨师在其现场种植了许多食材，菜单上其他所有美味的食物都是当地采购的。)”可知，Salish Lodge & Spa的食物原料来自新鲜的本地产品。故选D项。 39．推理判断题。根据The Giacomo一段中的“the Giacomo is housed in a building built in 1929 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP ) for years. (The Giacomo位于一座建于1929年的建筑内，多年来一直被列入国家历史名胜名录。)”可知，既然The Giacomo被列入了NRHP，那么美国联邦政府期望它采取措施保护好这座建筑。故选C项。 40．细节理解题。根据原文各酒店的价格及其折扣：Stephanie Inn: ¥950, 4% discount;The Lancaster Hotel: ¥1,200, 6% discount;Salish Lodge & Spa: ¥2,500, 5% discount;The Giacomo: ¥1,000, 6% discount,计算出各酒店折后价格，可知Stephanie Inn的折后价格最低。故选A项。 记叙文 1.（23-24高二下·天津河北区·期末） My name’s Martin Cabello. As a young photographer, I’ve been fond of taking photographs since I was a child. At the age of 15, I felt that if I wanted to take my hobby to the next level, I had to do something special. So I determined to start a personal project: I would take one photograph every day for a whole year of my life. I knew that many other young photographers had done the same thing before, but it seemed like a really great idea, and so I started. After a few weeks, I decided to put these photos onto a website for young photographers because I was keen to create a photo diary, and also to have the chance to show other people my photos. I was amazed to discover that there were others who liked the way I saw and photographed things. I was also enjoying photographing a wide range of subjects. Then someone suggested that if my photographs all had a common topic or idea to connect them, my project would be even better — and I agreed. Sof began to concentrate more on taking photos of nature scenes, especially of birds and the sky. A lot of them were black and white photographs, which was very different to what many other young photographers were doing — they were all taking colour photos. As a result, I sometimes had doubts about my project, and I almost gave up several times. In the end, however, I trusted my own feelings, and became more confident about my photographic style and choices. One day I showed my project to my art teacher at school. She told me about a national photography competition for people of my age. So I entered some of my photos, just for fun. I’ll never forget the moment when the judges told me that I had won the first prize. I was so happy, as my project meant so much to me. It was the first time. I had realised that maybe my photography was really good, and that I might actually be able to work as a professional photographer. I now have my own photography studio and I’ve never regretted my career choice. 51．Martin started his project because he wanted to _________. A．influence other photographers B．try an original idea of his own C．develop his photography further D．take a lot more photos than he had before 52．What happened after Martin put his photos on the website? A．He decided that his photos weren’t good enough. B．He was given some advice to improve his project. C．He became more interested in other photographers’ pictures. D．He discovered that the website wasn’t the best place for his photos. 53．How did Martin feel when he took his first nature photos? A．He wasn’t sure that he was doing the right thing. B．He was anxious about what others would think. C．He was certain that the photos would be better in colour. D．He was worried that his photos might not be interesting. 54．How did winning the competition affect Martin? A．He realised how enjoyable competitions can be. B．It helped him to make a decision about his future. C．He became very famous and earned a lot of money. D．It gave him the opportunity to meet more young photographers. 55．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How a Photography Project Changed My Life B．My Favourite Websites for Sharing Photographs C．Why More Photographers Should Take Pictures of Nature D．The Best Way to Become a Successful Young Photographer 【答案】51．C 52．B 53．A 54．B 55．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。马丁·卡贝洛是一个年轻的摄影师，年少时他为自己制定了一个摄影项目，这个项目改变了马丁的一生，决定了他的职业选择。 51．细节理解题。根据第一段第三句和第四句“At the age of 15, I felt that if I wanted to take my hobby to the next level, I had to do something special. So I determined to start a personal project: I would take one photograph every day for a whole year of my life.(15岁的时候，我觉得如果我想把我的爱好提升到一个新的水平，我必须做一些特别的事情。所以我决定开始一项个人项目：我要在一整年的时间里每天拍一张照片。)”可知，马丁开始这个项目是因为他想进一步发展他的摄影技术。故选C。 52．细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Then someone suggested that if my photographs all had a common topic or idea to connect them, my project would be even better — and I agreed.(然后有人建议，如果我所有的照片都有一个共同的主题或想法来连接它们，我的项目会更好——我同意了。)”可知，马丁把他的照片放到网站上之后有人给了他一些建议来改进他的项目。故选B。 53．细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“As a result, I sometimes had doubts about my project, and I almost gave up several times.(因此，我有时会对我的项目产生怀疑，有几次我几乎放弃了。)”可知，马丁第一次拍自然照片时他不确定自己是否在做正确的事。故选A。 54．细节理解题。根据最后一段最后两句“I had realised that maybe my photography was really good, and that I might actually be able to work as a professional photographer. I now have my own photography studio and I’ve never regretted my career choice.(我意识到，也许我的摄影真的很好，我可能真的能成为一名专业摄影师。我现在有了自己的摄影工作室，我从不后悔自己的职业选择。)”可知，赢得这次比赛让马丁决定了自己的未来。故选B。 55．主旨大意题。根据第一段“My name’s Martin Cabello. As a young photographer, I’ve been fond of taking photographs since I was a child. At the age of 15, I felt that if I wanted to take my hobby to the next level, I had to do something special. So I determined to start a personal project: I would take one photograph every day for a whole year of my life. I knew that many other young photographers had done the same thing before, but it seemed like a really great idea, and so I started.(我叫马丁·卡贝洛。作为一个年轻的摄影师，我从小就喜欢拍照。15岁的时候，我觉得如果我想把我的爱好提升到一个新的水平，我必须做一些特别的事情。所以我决定开始一项个人项目：我要在一整年的时间里每天拍一张照片。我知道很多其他年轻摄影师以前也做过同样的事情，但这似乎是一个很棒的想法，所以我开始了。)”和最后一段最后四句“I was so happy, as my project meant so much to me. It was the first time. I had realised that maybe my photography was really good, and that I might actually be able to work as a professional photographer. I now have my own photography studio and I’ve never regretted my career choice.(我很高兴，因为我的项目对我来说意义重大。这是第一次。我意识到，也许我的摄影真的很好，我可能真的能成为一名专业摄影师。我现在有了自己的摄影工作室，我从不后悔自己的职业选择。)”可知，文章主要是讲年少时的一个个人摄影项目是如何改变作者的一生的。故选A。 2.（23-24高二下·天津红桥区·期末） Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all, but owned by none---that’s because all of Jim's art is created on an unusual canvas（画布）---the soft sand. He sometimes spends days working on a piece, only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it. Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago, when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick. He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish. Since then，Jim has traveled over 1, 800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art. Over the years, his drawings have become bigger, but the tools he uses haven't changed---all he needs is a stick, a garden rake (耙子) and most importantly, his lively imagination! Just like any good artist, Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas, sometimes walking for miles, looking for perfect sand. His latest piece of work, which is also the world's largest freelance (自由职业的) drawing, was created in the desert sand of Nevada. It took Jim three trips, eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art. It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However, Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away. Jim's art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary named “Sandman” in 2015. Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sand-he is also an excellent chef (厨师) and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in the Field”, whose motto is to celebrate food at its source. Accordingly, group dining events are held outdoors on farms,with the diners being treated to a delicious meal. The events, which are held in different farms throughout America, are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced. 41．What do we know about Denevan? A．He used to be a chef. B．He has a talent for creating sand art. C．He puts his work on show regularly. D．He showed artistic talents at a very young age. 42．It can be learned from the passage that__________ A．Denevan walks a lot to complete his work B．it is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand to draw on C．it usually takes long for the storm to destroy Denevan's work. D．Denevan is very particular about his drawing tools 43．What does Denevan enjoy about his job according to the passage? A．Walking a long distance. B．Waiting for the storm to come C．Looking for a suitable canvas. D．Watching his work being destroyed by nature. 44．Which of the following can best describe Denevan? A．Generous. B．Kind-hearted. C．Imaginative. D．Traditional. 45．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Denevan loses his interest in art soon. B．Denevan is also popular as a chef. C．Being a happy chef is Denevan's final goal in life. D．Denevan’s fame helps him with his chef job. 【答案】41．B 42．A 43．D 44．C 45．B 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章介绍具有沙画天赋的艺术家——Denevan。同时他也是一名优秀的厨师。 41．推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all, but owned by none--that’s because all of Jim’s art is created on an unusual canvas (画布)--the soft sand.”（吉姆·德内文是一位了不起的艺术家，他的作品受到所有人的赞赏，但却不属于任何人——这是因为吉姆的所有艺术作品都是在一种不寻常的画布上创作的——柔软的沙滩。）可知，Denevan有创作沙画的天赋。故选B。 42．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Since then, Jim has traveled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art.”（自那时起，吉姆已经行程超过1800英里，创作了超过 600 件沙画。）可知，从文章中我们可以了解到，Denevan走了很多路来完成他的工作。故选A。 43．推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“However, Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain, wash his paintings away.“（然而，吉姆说，他其实喜欢看海浪或雨水冲走他的画作。）可知，Denevan喜欢看着他的作品被大自然破坏。故选D。 44．推理判断题。根据第三段中“All he needs is a stick, a garden rake (耙子) and most importantly, his lively imagination!”（他所需要的只是一根棍子、一把花园耙子，最重要的是，他丰富的想象力！）可知，Denevan具有想象力。故选C。 45．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“he is also an excellent chef ”（他也是一个优秀的厨师）可知，Denevan作为厨师也很受欢迎。故选B。 3.（23-24高二下·天津南开区·期末） As a young person, I never thought of myself as a sports enthusiast because I was quite clumsy. But there was one thing I enjoyed: running. It felt like I was soaring (翱翔) through the air. Sadly, this changed when I hurt my knee two years ago. I had to stay in be d for two weeks and even walking a short way was hard for me. I was so upset that I cried as I moved to the car for several days. When therapy (治疗，疗法) wasn’t working well for me, I signed up for a hot yoga class for girls, Bikram Yoga to be exact. Starting a yoga practice was truly a blessing because it helped me gain strength in my knees but, most importantly yoga helped me attain a more peaceful state of mind, body and spirit. Since each class was heated to 105°F, every time I stepped foot in the yoga studio, I’d feel a surge (涌起) of negative thoughts come upon me like a big ocean wave. Some of these thoughts were, in the beginning of my practice, so strong that I walked out of the class several times. However, as the months passed by, I noticed that when I didn’t get swayed away (动摇) by my negative thoughts, I could stay in the hot room for longer. After 3-4months of practising hot yoga, my arms and legs were beginning to get definition. I also woke up with so much more energy than I had before starting my yoga practice and I gradually started shedding the pounds (减轻体重) from my body. Yoga literally made me feel as if I’d taken a shot of energy drink and just gave me that burst that helped my knees heal and made my overall health better. As I saw some of my classmates do poses that looked appealing to me, I started to think maybe I could do them too. Therefore, yoga helped show me that I have no real limitations physically unless I set those limitations myself through eating junk and thinking in negative limiting terms. Also, practising yoga in front of a mirror helped me connect with myself and practising with a group of people really helped me to feel a greater sense of connection with humanity whereas before I didn’t. Overall, this yoga practice has helped me to see I’m part of a bigger picture in life! 41．What once depressed the author terribly according to Paragraph 1? A．Her inability to walk. B．Her negative thoughts. C．Her failure to find her car. D．Her serious physical disease. 42．What was the effect of yoga classes on the author’s mind? A．She got emotionally smarter. B．She felt limited but hopeful. C．She became mentally stronger. D．She accepted herself as she was. 43．What difficulty did the author meet while attending each yoga class? A．The temperature was difficult to control in yoga class. B．She couldn’t bear the pain the knee injury brought. C．Lack of confidence prevented the author doing yoga. D．She was greatly influenced by negative thoughts. 44．What can we learn about the author from paragraph 4? A．Her physical state has acquired a new outlook. B．Her social circle was widened in the yoga classes. C．She has developed many healthy eating habits. D．She did better than her classmates at school. 45．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To call on readers to sign up for yoga courses. B．To present the benefits of practising yoga regularly. C．To show readers the necessary skills needed to do yoga. D．To share with readers her experience in taking yoga classes. 【答案】41．A 42．C 43．D 44．A 45．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者膝盖受伤导致行动困难，报名瑜伽课程参加练习后，整体健康状况变得更好的经历。 41．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Sadly, this changed when I hurt my knee two years ago. I had to stay in be d for two weeks and even walking a short way was hard for me. I was so upset that I cried as I moved to the car for several days. (不幸的是，两年前我的膝盖受伤后，这种情况发生了变化。我不得不在医院里呆了两个星期，甚至走一小段路对我来说都很困难。我心烦意乱，在车里哭了好几天。)”可知，膝盖受伤不能走路，使得作者感觉很沮丧。故选A项。 42．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Starting a yoga practice was truly a blessing because it helped me gain strength in my knees but, most importantly yoga helped me attain a more peaceful state of mind, body and spirit. (开始练习瑜伽真的是一种祝福，因为它帮助我获得了膝盖的力量，但最重要的是，瑜伽帮助我获得了一种更平静的心态，身体和精神。)”可知，练习瑜伽使作者获得了更平和的身心状态，瑜伽课让作者变得精神上更加强大。故选C项。 43．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Since each class was heated to 105°F, every time I stepped foot in the yoga studio, I’d feel a surge (涌起) of negative thoughts come upon me like a big ocean wave. (由于每节课都被加热到105华氏度，每次我踏入瑜伽馆，我都会感到一股消极的想法涌上心头，就像一个巨大的海浪。)”可知，作者每次去上瑜伽课时，深受消极思想的影响。故选D项。 44．推理判断题。根据第四段“After 3-4months of practising hot yoga, my arms and legs were beginning to get definition. I also woke up with so much more energy than I had before starting my yoga practice and I gradually started shedding the pounds (减轻体重) from my body. Yoga literally made me feel as if I’d taken a shot of energy drink and just gave me that burst that helped my knees heal and made my overall health better. (经过3-4个月的热瑜伽练习，我的胳膊和腿开始变得清晰。我醒来时也比开始练瑜伽之前有了更多的能量，我逐渐开始从我的身体上减掉体重。瑜伽真的让我觉得好像我喝了一杯能量饮料，给了我爆发，帮助我的膝盖愈合，使我的整体健康状况更好。)”可知，作者的身体状况变得更好，有了新的面貌。故选A项。 45．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“When therapy (治疗，疗法) wasn’t working well for me, I signed up for a hot yoga class for girls, Bikram Yoga to be exact. (当治疗对我不起作用时，我报名参加了一个为女孩开设的热瑜伽课程，确切地说，是Bikram Yoga。)”以及最后一段中的“Overall, this yoga practice has helped me to see I’m part of a bigger picture in life! (总的来说，这种瑜伽练习帮助我看到我是生活中更大图景的一部分！)”可知，本文主要讲述了作者上瑜伽课并从中获益的经历，作者写作本文的目的是与读者分享自己参加瑜伽课程的经历。故选D项。 4.（23-24高二下·天津四校联考·期末） From the heartland to urban parks, there was a time when baseball was the only game in the summer holidays. But with competition from other sports like soccer, baseball is not as prevalent as it used to be. However, the baseball field is still a place for young boys to prove themselves. Tim was one of those boys. His build was slight and unfinished. Some boys had the makings of athletic ability through every growth period. Tim seemed to be growing in odd ways: long arms and legs, thin shoulders, and no meat on his bones. But he loved baseball. Although strikeouts (三振出局) piled up in the recording sheets, Tim continued. He knew his body didn’t respond to dreams and wishes, but his desire was always there. Tim practiced his swing every day, and every strikeout brought two things to the little boy: determination and some tears that Tim quickly wiped away before returning to the baseball field. His teammates encouraged him. His coach worked with him. Even the opposing teams held their breath, wishing for his hitting, just one hit for the boy who seemed to deserve it more than any other 10-year-old kid in the world. What teammates and parents and even the coach never saw was a gray car that pulled up each game in the parking lot. Inside was Tim’s father, too weak from advancing cancer to get out of the car. It was a tough assignment for a father to watch his kid strike out, but for Tim’s father, he believed success was made out of sweat, tears, and effort instead of results. That was also what he expected Tim to understand and do. At the end of the season, Tim stood on the field and was as determined as ever. He did his best, but ended up missing the chance to advance. When the game was over, Tim ran straight into the gray car and into the arms of his father, who witnessed his son’s every effort and was proud of him. Sometimes success really means more than the result. 41．Which can replace the underlined word “prevalent” in Paragraph 1? A．Challenging. B．Complicated. C．Popular. D．Competitive. 42．What does the author intend to do by describing Tim’s build? A．To compare Tim’s athletic ability with others. B．To emphasize Tim was too young to play the game. C．To pave the way for Tim’s poor family background. D．To show Tim has few physical advantages in the sport. 43．What does the way Tim’s team and opponents treated him suggest? A．Tim held the whole team back. B．Tim’s efforts won others’ respect. C．Tim’s slow progress brought hope to his opponents. D．Tim touched his coach with his excellent performance. 44．What can be concluded about Tim’s father? A．He felt disappointed at Tim’s strikeouts. B．He was an open-minded father. C．His expectations of Tim were beyond Tim’s ability. D．His distant watching was to avoid a mental burden on Tim. 45．What life lesson does the author mainly convey to us? A．Easier said than done. B．Where there is a will, there is a way. C．One false step makes a great difference. D．Success is a journey rather than a destination. 【答案】41．C 42．D 43．B 44．B 45．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了瘦小的男孩Tim热爱棒球，虽然经常三振出局，但他坚持练习，赢得了团队及对手的尊重。Tim的父亲因病在车里默默支持他，一直相信成功在于努力而非结果。赛季结束时，Tim虽未晋级，但父亲为他付出的努力感到骄傲。文章指出，成功的真正含义在于过程中的努力和坚持。 41．词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“From the heartland to urban parks, there was a time when baseball was the only game in the summer holidays. But with competition from other sports like soccer(从中心地带到城市公园，曾经有一段时间棒球是暑假里唯一的运动。但面对其他运动的竞争，比如足球)”和下文“as it used to be(就像以前一样)”可知，棒球曾经非常受欢迎，随着其他运动的竞争，会不再那么受欢迎，画线词的意思应该是“受欢迎的，流行的”，与Popular意思一致。故选C项。 42．推理判断题。根据第二段中“His build was slight and unfinished. Some boys had the makings of athletic ability through every growth period. Tim seemed to be growing in odd ways: long arms and legs, thin shoulders, and no meat on his bones.(他身材瘦小，尚未长好。有些男孩在每个成长阶段都具有运动能力的体格。Tim似乎在以奇怪的方式成长：长长的胳膊和腿，瘦削的肩膀，骨头上没有肉)”可知，Tim身材瘦小，四肢纤细，不像其他男孩那样具有运动能力的体格。因此，作者通过这段描述是想说明Tim在这项运动中没有什么身体上的优势。故选D项。 43．推理判断题。根据第三段“Tim practiced his swing every day, and every strikeout brought two things to the little boy: determination and some tears that Tim quickly wiped away before returning to the baseball field. His teammates encouraged him. His coach worked with him. Even the opposing teams held their breath, wishing for his hitting, just one hit for the boy who seemed to deserve it more than any other 10-year-old kid in the world.(Tim每天都练习挥杆，每次三振都给这个小男孩带来两样东西：决心和眼泪，Tim在回到棒球场前迅速擦干眼泪。他的队友鼓励他。他的教练和他一起训练。就连对方球队都屏住呼吸，希望他能命中，只要一个命中，这个男孩似乎比世界上任何一个10岁的孩子都更值得命中)”可知，Tim的队友、教练都支持他，甚至对方球队都希望他能命中，觉得他值得一个命中。由此推知，Tim不懈的努力赢得了别人的尊重。故选B项。 44．推理判断题。根据第四段中“It was a tough assignment for a father to watch his kid strike out, but for Tim’s father, he believed success was made out of sweat, tears, and effort instead of results. That was also what he expected Tim to understand and do.(看着自己的孩子三振出局对一个父亲来说是一项艰巨的任务，但对Tim的父亲来说，他相信成功是由汗水、眼泪和努力组成的，而不是结果。这也是他希望Tim能理解和做到的)”和最后一段中“He did his best, but ended up missing the chance to advance. When the game was over, Tim ran straight into the gray car and into the arms of his father, who witnessed his son’s every effort and was proud of him.(他尽了最大的努力，但最终还是失去了晋级的机会。比赛结束后，Tim径直跑进那辆灰色的汽车，投入父亲的怀抱，父亲见证了儿子的每一次努力，并为他感到骄傲)”可知，Tim的父亲相信成功在于过程中付出的汗水、眼泪和努力，希望儿子可以明白这个道理，虽然Tim最后还是失败了，但他为儿子感到骄傲。由此可知，他是一个思想开明的父亲。故选B项。 45．推理判断题。根据第四段中“It was a tough assignment for a father to watch his kid strike out, but for Tim’s father, he believed success was made out of sweat, tears, and effort instead of results.(看着自己的孩子三振出局对一个父亲来说是一项艰巨的任务，但对Tim的父亲来说，他相信成功是由汗水、眼泪和努力组成的，而不是结果)”和最后一段中“Sometimes success really means more than the result.(有时候，成功不仅仅意味着结果)”可推知，作者想通过Tim不懈努力训练，在过程中拼尽全力的故事告诉我们：成功是一段旅程，而不是终点。故选D项。 新闻报道 5.（23-24高二下·天津和平区·期末） Many people are told that certain activities are out of the question for them, but a new invention proves that where there is a will, there is a way. Dr. Zacharias Vamvakousis has come up with a creative way to improve the quality of life for countless people through the power of music. His invention is called EyeHarp, which enables individuals to make music using their gaze (注视) instead of their hands. “EyeHarp is the first musical application that allows people with disabilities to play music with eyes or head movements,” Zacharias explains. “Using an eye tracker, you can make melodies by looking at the notes on the screen.” EyeHarp uses the same type of digital eye-tracking technology used in some computer games. But instead of using it to aim weapons at digital opponents, EyeHarp uses it to track your eyes as they stay on different musical notes on a colorful circle on your computer screen. The application allows you to play three to four notes every second. However, users have to be careful not to move their eyes too quickly from one musical note to the next. So, much like any other instrument, playing a tune takes practice and concentration. Zacharias was inspired to create the magical application after a musician friend was badly hurt in a motorcycle accident. His friend was worried he’d never be able to play his guitar again, so Zacharias decided to find a new way to make music available to him. While his friend didn’t end up needing EyeHarp, Zacharias was on a mission to help others who thought music was forever lost to them. These are people who are so disabled that they don’t have the opportunity to do many things and learning music through EyeHarp gives them happiness, the purpose and the opportunity to play music. Zacharias agreed, saying that music builds social connections and raises self-esteem. He’s currently training music teachers to use EyeHarp so they can reach even more people with disabilities. This invention has the potential for changing so many lives. Hundreds of people with disabilities have used EyeHarp. “There wasn’t any instrument they could play. But now, they’re able to make their own music,” says Zacharias. “I hope it will light up the lives of more people like them.” 38．What is EyeHarp? A．A musical instrument played with disabled minds. B．A device that helps people play music with their eyes. C．A musical game using eye-tracking technology. D．A medical tool for improving ones’eyesight. 39．For what reason did Zacharias create the appliance? A．His love for music and technology. B．A need for a new form of musical therapy. C．A desire to help his musician friend. D．A sympathy towards people with disabilities. 40．How does EyeHarp work according to the passage? A．By tracking the movement of players’ hands. B．By detecting the sound of a music note. C．By following the stay of the gaze on the screen. D．By recognizing the face of a disabled user. 41．What can we infer about EyeHarp from the passage? A．It is very difficult to play. B．It can be used by anyone easily. C．It has limited musical notes. D．It brings hope to many disabled people. 【答案】38．B 39．C 40．C 41．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了Zacharias Vamvakousis博士发明了“EyeHarp”这款应用程序，这使人能够用他们的目光而不是他们的手来制作音乐，尤其是残疾人。他希望通过自己制作的音乐能够点亮这些人的生活。 38．细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“His invention is called EyeHarp, which enables individuals to make music using their gaze instead of their hands. (他的发明被称为EyeHarp，它可以让人们用目光而不是手来创作音乐。)”以及第三段内容“EyeHarp is the first musical application that allows people with disabilities to play music with eyes or head movements (EyeHarp是首个允许残疾人通过眼睛或头部运动来演奏音乐的音乐应用程序)”可知，EyeHarp是一款应有程序，可以让人们用目光创作音乐。故选B项。 39．细节理解题。根据文章第六段内容“Zacharias was inspired to create the magical application after a musician friend was badly hurt in a motorcycle accident. His friend was worried he’d never be able to play his guitar again, so Zacharias decided to find a new way to make music available to him. (Zacharias的一位音乐家朋友在一场摩托车事故中受了重伤，他受到启发，创造了这款神奇的应用程序。他的朋友担心他再也不能弹吉他了，所以扎卡里亚斯决定找一种新的方式让他能接触到音乐。)”可知，为了帮助自己受伤的音乐家朋友继续接触到音乐，Zacharias创造了这款程序。故选C项。 40．细节理解题。根据文章第四段内容“EyeHarp uses the same type of digital eye-tracking technology used in some computer games. (EyeHarp使用了一些电脑游戏中使用的相同类型的数字眼球追踪技术。)”以及“…EyeHarp uses it to track your eyes as they stay on different musical notes on a colorful circle on your computer screen (当你的眼睛停留在电脑屏幕上一个彩色圆圈上的不同音符上时，EyeHarp就用追踪技术来跟踪你眼睛的停留)”可知，EyeHarp使用了数字眼球追踪技术，当眼睛停留在电脑屏幕上的彩色圆圈上的不同音符上，追踪就发生了，即，它是通过跟随使用者在屏幕上的注视来完成音乐创作的。故选C项。 41．推理判断题。根据文章第七段内容“This invention has the potential for changing so many lives. Hundreds of people with disabilities have used EyeHarp. (这项发明有可能改变很多人的生活。数百名残疾人使用了EyeHarp。)”以及末尾段内容“‘There wasn’t any instrument they could play. But now, they’re able to make their own music,’says Zacharias. ‘I hope it will light up the lives of more people like them.’ (Zacharias说：“以前没有任何他们能演奏的乐器。但现在，他们能够制作自己的音乐了。”“我希望它能照亮更多像他们这样的人的生活。”)”可知，已经有数百名残疾人使用了EyeHarp，这款程序可以使他们创作自己的音乐，可以照亮他们的生活。由此可推知，这款程序给残疾人带来了希望。故选D项。 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$