专题01 阅读理解之应用文 +记叙文+新闻报道 (宁夏专用)-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期末真题分类汇编

专题01 阅读理解之应用文+记叙文+新闻报道 一、应用文 （一） 【2022-2023学年宁夏回族自治区银川一中高一下学期期末】Four of the best off-grid (不入网的) stays in the UK Shepherds’ Retreat Granite peaks, vivid green fields and speeding clouds are your only neighbours at this remote cottage in the Sperrins. Glass doors open straight on to this landscape, and though there’s no phone reception or wifi, there’s a TV with DVDs, and plenty of books to enjoy by the fire. There are stone circles and mountain bike trails (小路) nearby. Laggan Cottage On the Ardnish peninsula (半岛) and accessible only by boat—or a three-hour hike—this comfortable off-grid pad is seriously isolated (偏僻的). There’s zero mobile signal and no TV. Paraffin lamps, wood-burning stoves for hot water and a Calor gas cooker are the only modern conveniences you get. It is perfect for a week of watching the wildlife, hiking, and swimming. The Straw Cottage Candles and lanterns, gas lamps and solar lights create atmosphere at this straw-bale cottage, constructed using centuries-old methods. With no electricity or wifi, this home set on Ty Gwyn Farm offers true escapism. Young explorers can play in the stream, follow a treasure hunt and toast marshmallows by the fire. Dogs are welcome, too. East Lodge Other than the lack of wifi, East Lodge is a perfectly contemporary cottage. Arch windows accompany modern conveniences including a TV and DVDs for movie nights, though you may prefer to switch off and focus on outdoor fun, biking on nature trails and watching the wildlife. 1．What might attract travelers to the four holiday destinations? A．Stylish decoration. B．Convenient location. C．Back-to-nature stays. D．Modern conveniences. 2．What can visitors do in Laggan Cottage and East Lodge? A．Play games. B．Swim in the sea. C．Read by the fire. D．Watch the wildlife. 3．Which cottage is pet-friendly? A．Shepherds’ Retreat. B．Laggan Cottage. C．The Straw Cottage. D．East Lodge. （二） 【2023-2024学年宁夏回族自治区银川一中高一下学期期末】 Creating once-in-a-lifetime moments for you is at the heart of everything we do. The following are some tour suggestions handpicked by the WILDFOOT experts. ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE September to April|4 Nights; £1,529 per person. HIGHLIGHTS · Discover Iceland at your leisure, with included car hire and good standard  accommodation. · Hunt for the awe-inspiring northern lights. · Enjoy incredible landscapes, and natural wonders including waterfalls, hot springs and beautiful National Parks. CLASSIC SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER May to July |11 Nights; £8,200 per person. HIGHLIGHTS · Observe spectacular wildlife, including the iconic polar bears and whales. · Enjoy amazing polar scenery and midnight sun. · Experience exciting Zodiac cruises and shore excursions. 10 DAYS PANTANAL AND AMAZON June to October|9 Nights; £6,256 per person. HIGHLIGHTS · Immerse yourself in the birding paradise of the Amazon Rainforest. · Have a great chance of spotting the majestic jaguar as it patrols the banks of the Cuiaba River. · Encounter the wonderful wildlife of the Pantanal including the Brazilian tapir, giant anteaters, capybaras, monkeys, giant river otters, caiman, anacondas and much more. HWANGE & VICTORIA FALLS FAMILY SAFARI November to March|11 Nights; Adults: £3,245 per person; Children: £1,064 per person. HIGHLIGHTS · Start your Africa experience with a visit to the iconic Victoria Falls. · Observe an abundance of iconic wildlife including elephants, lions, buffaloes, wild-dogs, cheetahs, a myriad of birds, and much more. · Visit the Painted Dog Research Centre to learn about the endangered African Wild-Dog and the conservation efforts in place to protect them. 21．What is special about ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE? A．Northern lights. B．Polar bears and whales. C．Midnight sun. D．Victoria Falls. 22．Which option is available for tourists to travel in August? A．ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE. B．CLASSIC SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER. C．10 DAYS PANTANAL AND AMAZON. D．HWANGE & VICTORIA FALLS FAMILY SAFARI. 23．How much does it cost a couple with two children for a Family Safari? A．£5,373. B．£6,437. C．£8,618. D．£10,799. （三） 【2023-2024学年宁夏青铜峡市宁朔中学高一下学期期末】No human has set foot on the Moon since 1972. Now, after more than four decades of inactivity, interest in putting humans back on the Moon is finally heating up again. But who will get there first? CHINA On 14 December 2013, China successfully landed its Jade Rabbit rover(探测车)on the Moon. It is now working on its next exploration mission. Named Chang’e 4, the mission is scheduled to touch down in the Aitken Basin near the end of 2018. If successful, it will be the first landing on the Moon’s far side. RUSSIA Russia plans a manned Moon landing in 2030. It is currently working on a project whose idea is that the landers will explore the south pole of the Moon, exploring for resources such as minerals and water ice to be used to provide for a human outpost(前哨站). INDIA Following the success of its Chandrayaan-1 in 2008, India announced a follow-on mission. Chandrayaan-2 was meant to cooperate with Russia. But when the Russians failed to deliver the promised lander in 2013, India decided to go it alone. Chandrayaan-2 is about to be sent up in 2018. U. S. A． In December 2018, NASA plans to send up the Exploration Mission 1, an uncrewed test of their Orion astronaut capsule in which the craft will circle around the Moon before returning to Earth. All being well, a crewed capsule will follow in 2023. Should the mission prove a success, the astronauts will be the first humans to see the far side of the Moon with their own eyes since Apollo 17 in 1972. 1．What will China do in its next space mission? A．Improve its Jade Rabbit rover. B．Work with other countries. C．Land Chang’e 4 on the Moon. D．Explore the south pole of the Moon. 2．Why did India try to carry out its follow-on mission alone? A．It couldn’t find a partner. B．It didn’t get the lander as planned. C．The Russians refused to work with India. D．It planned to launch Chandrayaan-2 in advance. 3．Which country is interested in resources on the Moon? A．Russia. B．China. C．India. D．U. S. A． （四） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市第三中学高一下学期期末】An expedition (远行) to Kenya Schedule Go beyond the typical safari (旅行) experience, and observe Kenya’s wildlife through the eyes of the conservationists. Spend time in three extraordinary reserves, visit field stations where National Geographic-supported researchers are working to save important species. Watch the elephants of Amboseli in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and track rare species like African wild dogs and white and black rhinos. Take a deep dive into Maasai culture during a village visit, where you’ll learn about wildlife conservation efforts carried out in partnership with local communities. Accommodations Throughout the expedition, you will stay in ideally located hotels, country houses and excellent tented camps. Expedition team A National Geographic expert and an expedition leader will accompany this trip, and local guides will join you along the way. What’s included ◎Transfers (中转) upon arrival and departure ◎Transportation provided during the trip ◎Accommodations indicated in the schedule ◎Meals indicated in the itinerary (行程) ◎Daily activities indicated in the schedule What’s not included ◎Airfare to and from the destination, as well as internal airfare ◎Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance ◎Visas ◎Alcoholic drinks 1．What can you do on the expedition? A．Have an elephant ride. B．Work with local communities. C．Learn about Maasai culture. D．Dive at a wildlife reserve. 2．Which of the following would be at your own expense? A．Meals. B．Travel insurance. C．Accommodations. D．Daily activities. 3．Who might be most interested in the expedition? A．Historians. B．Extreme athletes. C．Mountain climbers. D．Animal lovers. （五） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市第一中学高一下学期期末】Welcome to Pocono Whitewater There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild（柔和） to wild white & shy; water rafting (漂流), family trips, and bird & shy; watching boating. Choose one adventure now. It's up to you! We have trips available daily. Give us a call today! Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting Experience the best whitewater on the Lehigh River! Surrounded by forests and mountains, you will enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of Class (等级) Ⅲ white & shy; water rafting and outstanding scenery. This is a fun and thrilling（激动人心的） trip that everyone over the age of 12 can make. While paddling (划桨行进) in the swift water, you'll shout and laugh. Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting Rates: ★ Individual (over the age of 12) : $61.00 ★ Group ( at least 8 persons) : $31.00 Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river and professional river guides. Family Style White & shy; water Rafting Bring along the whole family this summer and enjoy 8 miles and 5 hours of Class I white ­ water rafting. Mild water of the Lehigh River is simply perfect for beginners, school groups, and kids aged 4 and older. This is just perfect for enjoying the passing scenery, kicking your feet over the edge of the raft, or taking a swim in the river! One of the most unique things about this trip is a free riverside barbeque (烧烤)! Our workers will cook and serve you a picnic lunch — hotdogs, potato salad, fruit, etc. The classic family picnic! Family Style White & shy; water Rafting Rates: ★ Adult: $39.00 ★ Child (aged 4—14) : $33.00 ★ Group (at least 8 persons) : $30.00 Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river, and a barbeque lunch, river guides not included. 1．We can infer that ____. A．the higher the class is, the milder the water is B．the lower the class is, the milder the water is C．the higher the class is, the safer the rafting is D．the lower the class is, the faster the rafting is 2．If 10 college students are to participate in the Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting, how much money will be paid in total? A．$610. B．$330. C．$390. D．$310. 3．Family Style White-water Rafting is unique in that ____. A．it allows people to swim in the river B．the river water is very clean C．it provides a barbeque lunch for free D．it offers a free birdwatching activity （六） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市平罗中学高一下学期期末】 Hilton Universal City Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; on-site restaurants and 24-hour room service with children’s menu and snack cafe; fee car parking; the hotel is in walking distance to Universal Studios and City Walk with lots of restaurants. Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), a mini-fridge, a microwave and a game table; on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food; outdoor swimming pool; fee car parking. Holiday Inn Express Universal City Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); breakfast is included in the room rate; free car parking; coin-operated laundry. Magic Castle Hotel Breakfast is included in the room rate; snacks (such as cookies and ice cream);one or two bedroom suites (sleep 4); suites have fully-equipped kitchen living and dining areas; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking; outdoor swimming pool. 1．If you like to swim indoors, you can choose ______ . A．Holiday Inn Express Universal City B．Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood C．Hilton Universal City D．Magic Castle Hotel 2．Children will love to stay in Hilton Universal City because ______ . A．it has mini-fridges in rooms B．they love to swim C．they can sleep well D．it serves with children’s menu 3．At Magic Castle Hotel, you needn’t pay extra money for ______ . A．car parking B．breakfast C．swimming D．washing （七） 【2023-2024学年宁夏吴忠市同心县八中等校高一下学期期末】If you want to make yourself happy then you should know what to do. Here are some suggestions for you. Get enough sleep. Enough sleep makes you healthy. A healthy body brings you more fun. You should sleep for 7 to 9 hours each night. Make sure to go to bed and get up around the same time every day. Eat healthy meals. Another thing you can make yourself happier is to eat three healthy meals a day. It will provide you with energy, and make you think well. No matter how busy you are, be careful of what you eat. Because it can improve your happiness. Find time to relax. You should try to give yourself at least 30 minutes a day for relaxation. You. can’t spend every second of your day working, or you’ll  feel tired and terrible. You may read a magazine, watch TV or talk to your best friend on the phone to relax yourself. 1．According to the writer, we should sleep for each night. A．1 to 2 hours B．3 to 4 hours C．7 to 9 hours D．12 to 15 hours 2．The writer suggests that we go to bed and get up around the time every day. A．early B．same C．different D．late 3．Healthy meals can provide us with . A．Energy B．sleep C．suggestions D．ways 4．The writer gives suggestions to make us happy. A．two B．three C．four D．five （八） 【2023-2024学年宁夏吴忠市同心县四校联考高一下学期期末】The Spring Book Fair will be in the library from March 6th to 10th. Our theme for this fair will be “Happy Camper”, and we are looking forward to seeing many new books! The traditional “Breakfast With Books” will be held on Tuesday, March 7th, at 7:00 am. And our “Lunch With Grands” will be held on Wednesday, at the child’s usual lunch time. We have an interesting new change to add to this fair! A child will be gifted a tape for each book he or she buys. On Thursday, we will all meet in the lunchroom at 1:00 pm to sell tapes to the high school students for $1.00 each. The money raised will go to the “All For Books” program. As you can see, we have exciting things happening during the Spring Book Fair. We sincerely invite you to join us in this celebration. If you have questions or would like to volunteer and lend your support to make this fair a success, please contact Mrs. Richardson. Together, let’s make this Spring Book Fair a memorable experience for every child! 1．When will the event “Lunch With Grands” take place? A．On Tuesday. B．On Wednesday. C．On Thursday. D．On Friday. 2．If a kid buys one book, he or she will get an extra ________. A．book B．card C．tape D．meal 3．What is the text mainly about? A．Some life advice. B．An online survey. C．A job interview. D．An activity plan. 二、记叙文+新闻报道 （一） 【2022-2023学年宁夏回族自治区银川一中高一下学期期末】By my mid-20s, I’d finished my master in psychology, and I was working in Dublin as a health researcher. It was mostly data and statistics work staring at a screen. I was earning more than most of my friends, living the city life, going out at weekends. I had a good pension (养老金) and annual leave but it caused a lot of anxiety and worry.I was really unhappy. I wanted to get back to feeling passionate about something so I started thinking about the things I used to love. As a child, I’d always been involved in the outdoors, and I used to love hiking but all that had stopped after secondary school. I decided to volunteer with a local youth group and within a month, I’d gone camping with them. I absolutely loved it. It was like switching on a lightbulb. This was what I’d been missing. I started taking courses in mountain skills and wilderness first aid, and by August I was working my usual job in the week, and I was a climbing club leader at weekends. I loved connecting with nature, connecting with other people. Through all this, I learnt about the whole field of nature-based therapies (疗法). It was the perfect fit to combine my psychology background with my passion for the outdoors. I began taking courses in wild therapy, forest bathing and ecopsychology. I left my government job and in July 2020 I launched my business Nature Therapy Ireland, which is booming now. I’d thought I’d always live in a city but last year, I moved to Tipperary to live at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by nature. If I’m feeling stressed, I can step outside in my bare feet and stand on the grass to ground myself. In Dublin, the front door felt like a barrier—I had to have my keys, my phone, my jacket before I could even go out and find a green space. My life now is leading nature connection hikes and forest bathing walks. My salary has halved for the moment but I’ve adjusted. I’ve never looked back. 4．What did the writer think of her job in Dublin? A．Stressful. B．Valueless. C．Insecure. D．Demanding. 5．What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 2? A．She enjoyed her voluntary work. B．She realized what she really loved. C．Recalling the past made her happy. D．A bright future was in store for her. 6．What drove the writer to launch her business Nature Therapy Ireland? A．Her adventurous experience. B．Her leadership and background. C．Her connection with other people. D．Her major and passion for nature. 7．Why did the writer compare her life in Dublin with that in Tipperary? A．To highlight how boring city life was. B．To call on people to get back to nature. C．To show her satisfaction with her change. D．To indicate how successful her business was. （二） 【2023-2024学年宁夏回族自治区银川一中高一下学期期末】Hummingbirds (蜂鸟) are a very important part of Mexico’s ecosystem, but because of the ever-spreading city landscape, they face all sorts of serious dangers. That’s where 73-year-old Catia Lattouf de Arida comes in. As a self-taught hummingbird care-taker, she devotes most of her free time and resources to nursing the tiny birds back to health. Her home in Mexico City has become known as a hummingbird hospital Catia’s story as a hummingbird nurse began in 2011, at a very difficult moment in her life. At that time, she focused on her battle with cancer and fell into a depression (抑郁) . She was walking on the street one day when she noticed a hummingbird that had suffered a serious eye injury. The kindhearted woman took it home and named it Gucci. She managed to nurse Gucci back to health, but she said it was Gucci that saved her. Why? Because the hummingbird managed to pull her out of the sadness and loneliness that had taken over her life. Word of her success spread among Catia’s friends, and before long some of them began bringing her injured hummingbirds. She didn’t repulse them at all. She began to study the bird and their habits in order to better take care of them, and after 11 years of experience, the 73-year-old woman is considered an expert on hummingbirds. In order to raise awareness of the difficult situation of hummingbirds in Mexico, Catia Lattouf de Arida started posting videos of the patients in her Mexico City apartment on social media, and many of them became popular. That’s when the need for her nursing services really blew up. She has cared for hundreds of hummingbirds in her 11-year career, when she has had as many as 50 of them in her apartment at any one time. She spends pretty much all her time looking after the tiny birds. 24．Which saying can best show the main idea of the first two paragraphs? A．It is better to give than to take. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．Helping others is helping ourselves. D．A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. 25．What does the underlined word “repulse” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Expect. B．Refuse. C．Accept. D．Recognize 26．When were Catia’s nursing services greatly needed? A．When her friends heard about her success. B．When she was considered as a bird expert. C．After she shared the birds’ videos on the media. D．After she looked after a large number of the birds. 27．According to the text, Catia can be described as ________. A．honest and kind B．generous and creative C．devoted and strict D．caring and responsible （三） 【2023-2024学年宁夏青铜峡市宁朔中学高一下学期期末】I have recently moved to Hamburg in Germany and have always heard that Germans just wear jeans or some strange clothes. Since I have moved here though, I have found this to actually be completely false and I think I would prefer it if they did just wear jeans, so I could do the same! Hamburg is a very big shopping city. Apart from H&M, New Yorker and Mango, I have found a New Look and a new Topshop have recently just opened. These shops are quite popular shops in the UK and sell clothes which are always considered as very "fashionable". Another thing I am really struggling with, as well as trying to be fashionable, I am trying to find the right clothes for the weather. I have found in Hamburg one minute it is nice and sunny but the next minute it is throwing it down with rain! One day it might start off really rainy and cold but by lunch time it is sunny and really hot, so wearing a coat is not practical. In general, however, I think it has also got cold here very quickly and it already feels like the winter that I am used to. I frequently go out in my winter coat, hat, gloves and scarf while many other people are still only wearing jeans or leather jackets. I don't understand how they do it as I am always freezing. Is it better to blend(使混合)in with fashion or be warm? I think I would rather be warm and maybe look like a bit of a banana in a huge coat rather than be shivering all day. What do you think? Clearly I am missing something here as I seem to be the only one struggling over these fashion decisions. 4．When the writer was in Hamburg, she found Germans . A．care more about what to wear B．don't always wear jeans C．like wearing fashionable clothes D．like wearing jeans 5．Shopping in Hamburg is very . A．difficult B．funny C．exciting D．convenient 6．We know the weather in Hamburg is . A．changeable B．comfortable C．rainy D．lovely 7．What does the underlined word "shivering" probably mean? A．wandering B．searching C．shaking D．watching （四） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市第一中学高一下学期期末】Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says. October 29, that ocean turned fierce(激烈的).That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’s family ran away to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridge closed. When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the old. Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to go to a school in Brooklyn. In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover encouraged Natalie. Volunteers came with lots of clothing and toys. Neighbors offered their spare time to help others rebuild. Teenagers climbed stairs to deliver water and food to people trapped in powerless high buildings. “My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says. “but I can always choose how I deal with it.” Natalie’s choice was to help. She created a website page matching survivors in need with people who wanted to help. In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Today,the scars(创痕) of destruction(破坏)are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie says.“My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.” 4．When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found A．some friends had lost their lives B．her neighborhood was destroyed C．her school had moved to Brooklyn D．the old were free from suffering 5．According to Paragraph 4, who encouraged Natalie most? A．The people helping Rockaway rebuild. B．The people trapped in high buildings. C．The volunteers offering money to survivors. D．Local teenagers bringing clothing to old people. 6．How did Natalie help the survivors? A．She gave her toys to the kids. B．She took care of younger children. C．She called on the government to help. D．She built an information sharing website. 7．What does the story intend to tell us? A．Little people can make a big difference. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．East or west, home is best. D．Technology is power. （五） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市平罗中学高一下学期期末】When Zhi Yueying, then 19, went to the remote Niyang village in Yichun city, Jiangxi province, to work as a village teacher in 1980, villagers were doubtful if she was going to stay long. Over the past four decades, Zhi has devoted herself to rural education. She is a recipient of Touching China awards that recognize the most inspiring role models in 2016. She was also awarded as a model poverty fighter by the government. Zhi has a profound understanding of the importance of education in the mountains. Over the years, she has taught the students and cared for them, since many of them were “left-behind” children whose parents migrated to other places to work. More than 1,000 students of hers have left the mountain area, and created a better life for themselves. Located amid the mountains, the village was very poor and far from any town. Villagers had to hike in the mountains. “I arrived at the school in an early evening, and was shocked. I had known the conditions were poor, but the reality was worse.” Moreover, local people needed to go downhill to buy daily necessities, and transport them back in their hands or balanced across their shoulders. “I had never walked uphill on a mountain road before, so I walked much more slowly than others, sometimes I walked slowly behind too much and was scared to tears,” says Zhi. Sometimes she had to walk uphill by herself with a flashlight at night. The wild boars and rabbits sometimes frightened her and she enhanced her courage by singing loudly. But she gradually got used to her life there. At the beginning, she found many local people valued their sons far more than their daughters, and would not like to let them attend school. Zhi went to their homes repeatedly and gradually persuaded them to send all their children to school. For those who could not afford the tuition, she spared her own money to help. Zhi says seeing her students do well beyond the mountains is deeply rewarding. “My dream, the same as before, is to stay by the side of more children. I know poverty will forever say goodbye to the mountainous villages, to my students, and to myself,” says Zhi. 4．Why did Zhi choose to stay long in the mountains? A．She was a village teacher. B．She was a Touching China awards recipient. C．She was shocked by the poor living conditions. D．She was aware of the significance of rural education. 5．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The reasons for their poverty. B．The ways of buying daily necessities. C．The tough situations in the mountains. D．The description of Zhi’s teaching experience. 6．What can we learn about Zhi Yueying? A．She has a sense of achievement. B．She enjoys living in mountains. C．She has changed the local life. D．She likes challenges in teaching. 7．What is a suitable title for the text? A．A Life-changing Lesson B．A Contributor to Rural Education C．The Teaching Experience in Mountains D．The Current Situation of Rural Education （六） 【2023-2024学年宁夏吴忠市同心县八中等校高一下学期期末】Maggie, Travis and Lucy’s science teacher set a special test for them. They had to work out different kinds of problems within limited time to get out of a locked room. For the past hour, Maggie, Travis and Lucy had been locked inside a room decorated like a mad scientist’s laboratory. Together they decoded (破译) a secret language and solved a difficult maths problem. The last challenge, however, stopped them. The key to the door was trapped in a block office. “We have to melt the ice,” Lucy said. “But there’s nothing hot here!” Maggie complained. Travis pulled off his sweatshirt and wrapped (裹) it around the ice. “This keeps me warm,” he reasoned. A few minutes passed by, but the ice didn’t melt. “Isn’t cloth an insulator (隔热材料)?” Lucy asked. She tried to remember what she had learned in science class. “Heat always flows from warm objects to cold ones. The heat in the air will eventually melt the ice, but we need to find something that will help heat move from the air to the ice more quickly.” “What about glass?” Maggie asked. “Glass is also an insulator. It keeps heat from moving,” Lucy said. Then she noticed a large metal tray (金属托盘) across the room. “This might work!” Lucy put the block of ice onto the tray. Everybody’s eyes moved between the clock and the ice. Would they be able to free the key in time? At last, the key lay in the water on the tray. The three friends rushed out of the room in the last minute. “We made it!” Travis cheered. “Good thing you paid attention in science class!” 5．What final challenge did the three friends need to complete? A．To solve a maths problem. B．To learn a secret language. C．To find their science teacher. D．To get the key trapped in ice. 6．What does Travis mean by saying “This keeps me warm”? A．His sweatshirt can help melt the ice. B．He dislikes his sweatshirt. C．His sweatshirt is of good quality. D．He wants to take off his sweatshirt. 7．What does the underlined word “eventually” probably mean? A．carefully B．suddenly C．finally D．properly （七） 【2023-2024学年宁夏吴忠市同心县四校联考高一下学期期末】Some Christmas traditions are pretty standard in mainstream (主流) American culture: put up the tree, string up the lights, visit grandma, and so on. Then there’s the one my Colombian family does every year: the Novena de Aguinaldos. We pray (祈祷) for nine days without a stop, and this Novena counts down the nine days before Christmas. Most Americans have never heard of it, but in Colombia, it’s a big deal. Like all good traditions, especially around the holidays, this tradition is about community and getting together with friends and family. My family immigrated (移民) from Colombia when I was just two months old. Every year, we gather with a group of Colombian friends for as many of the nine nights as we can. There are three parts to the Novena de Aguinaldos. The first is the reading: each kid takes turns to read a book. Next comes the gozos, which means “The Joys”. That’s where the music comes in, and everyone gets an instrument, a maraca, a drum, a tin can — whatever you can use to make a sound. And then, the villancicos — Spanish Christmas carols (颂歌) come. I’ve lived my whole life in the US. There’s not a lot of Colombian culture that we still hang onto. Why do we still carry on with the tradition of celebrating the Novenas, then? When I asked my parents the other day, the answer was that immigrants didn’t belong anywhere — not where you were, nor where you were from. So my parents helped create a space where we did. Even if the Novenas were nothing like what we might have celebrated if we’d stayed in Colombia, the Novenas became the heart of our community. But our Novenas are starting to feel a little more breakable. It’s getting harder and harder for everyone to get together each year. Last year, I was studying abroad in Italy and couldn’t make it to any gathering; my brother went off to college and had exams late into December; my sister just moved to a new city, and my parents have taken up jobs in different countries. 8．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The process of celebrating the Novena. B．The development of a Colombian tradition. C．The background of the Colombian family. D．The differences between the Novena and Christmas. 9．Why does the Colombian family celebrate the Novena? A．To remember their dead friends. B．To find a sense of belonging. C．To show their respect for Americans. D．To understand the local culture. 10．What makes celebrating the Novena difficult for the Colombian family? A．Lack of money. B．Their separate busy life. C．American laws. D．Friends’ complaints. 11．What’s the best title for the text? A．Growing Up B．Colorful Culture C．Exploring American Christmas Traditions D．Colombian Family’s Novena in the US 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01 阅读理解之应用文+记叙文+新闻报道 一、应用文 （一） 【2022-2023学年宁夏回族自治区银川一中高一下学期期末】Four of the best off-grid (不入网的) stays in the UK Shepherds’ Retreat Granite peaks, vivid green fields and speeding clouds are your only neighbours at this remote cottage in the Sperrins. Glass doors open straight on to this landscape, and though there’s no phone reception or wifi, there’s a TV with DVDs, and plenty of books to enjoy by the fire. There are stone circles and mountain bike trails (小路) nearby. Laggan Cottage On the Ardnish peninsula (半岛) and accessible only by boat—or a three-hour hike—this comfortable off-grid pad is seriously isolated (偏僻的). There’s zero mobile signal and no TV. Paraffin lamps, wood-burning stoves for hot water and a Calor gas cooker are the only modern conveniences you get. It is perfect for a week of watching the wildlife, hiking, and swimming. The Straw Cottage Candles and lanterns, gas lamps and solar lights create atmosphere at this straw-bale cottage, constructed using centuries-old methods. With no electricity or wifi, this home set on Ty Gwyn Farm offers true escapism. Young explorers can play in the stream, follow a treasure hunt and toast marshmallows by the fire. Dogs are welcome, too. East Lodge Other than the lack of wifi, East Lodge is a perfectly contemporary cottage. Arch windows accompany modern conveniences including a TV and DVDs for movie nights, though you may prefer to switch off and focus on outdoor fun, biking on nature trails and watching the wildlife. 1．What might attract travelers to the four holiday destinations? A．Stylish decoration. B．Convenient location. C．Back-to-nature stays. D．Modern conveniences. 2．What can visitors do in Laggan Cottage and East Lodge? A．Play games. B．Swim in the sea. C．Read by the fire. D．Watch the wildlife. 3．Which cottage is pet-friendly? A．Shepherds’ Retreat. B．Laggan Cottage. C．The Straw Cottage. D．East Lodge. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国最好的四个没有网络、回归自然的度假胜地。 1．推理判断题。根据文章题目“Four of the best off-grid (不入网的) stays in the UK”（英国最好的四个不入网的度假胜地）可知，本文介绍的这四个度假目的地是没有网络的，是回归自然的度假胜地，由此可知，“回归自然的度假胜地”这一点吸引游客前往这四个度假目的地。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据“Laggan Cottage”部分关键句“It is perfect for a week of watching the wildlife, hiking, and swimming.”（这里非常适合一周的野生动物观赏、徒步旅行和游泳。）可知，在Laggan Cottage可以观赏野生动物；根据“East Lodge”部分关键句“Arch windows accompany modern conveniences including a TV and DVDs for movie nights, though you may prefer to switch off and focus on outdoor fun, biking on nature trails and watching the wildlife.”（拱形窗户配有现代化的便利设施，包括电视和电影之夜的DVD，尽管你可能更喜欢关掉它，专注于户外娱乐，在自然的小径上骑自行车和观看野生动物。）可知，在East Lodge也可以观赏野生动物，综上所述，游客可以在Laggan Cottage和East Lodge观赏野生动物。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据“The Straw Cottage”部分关键句“Dogs are welcome, too.”（狗也是受欢迎的。）可知，在The Straw Cottage狗也是受欢迎的，由此可知，The Straw Cottage对宠物友好。故选C项。 （二） 【2023-2024学年宁夏回族自治区银川一中高一下学期期末】 Creating once-in-a-lifetime moments for you is at the heart of everything we do. The following are some tour suggestions handpicked by the WILDFOOT experts. ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE September to April|4 Nights; £1,529 per person. HIGHLIGHTS · Discover Iceland at your leisure, with included car hire and good standard  accommodation. · Hunt for the awe-inspiring northern lights. · Enjoy incredible landscapes, and natural wonders including waterfalls, hot springs and beautiful National Parks. CLASSIC SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER May to July |11 Nights; £8,200 per person. HIGHLIGHTS · Observe spectacular wildlife, including the iconic polar bears and whales. · Enjoy amazing polar scenery and midnight sun. · Experience exciting Zodiac cruises and shore excursions. 10 DAYS PANTANAL AND AMAZON June to October|9 Nights; £6,256 per person. HIGHLIGHTS · Immerse yourself in the birding paradise of the Amazon Rainforest. · Have a great chance of spotting the majestic jaguar as it patrols the banks of the Cuiaba River. · Encounter the wonderful wildlife of the Pantanal including the Brazilian tapir, giant anteaters, capybaras, monkeys, giant river otters, caiman, anacondas and much more. HWANGE & VICTORIA FALLS FAMILY SAFARI November to March|11 Nights; Adults: £3,245 per person; Children: £1,064 per person. HIGHLIGHTS · Start your Africa experience with a visit to the iconic Victoria Falls. · Observe an abundance of iconic wildlife including elephants, lions, buffaloes, wild-dogs, cheetahs, a myriad of birds, and much more. · Visit the Painted Dog Research Centre to learn about the endangered African Wild-Dog and the conservation efforts in place to protect them. 21．What is special about ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE? A．Northern lights. B．Polar bears and whales. C．Midnight sun. D．Victoria Falls. 22．Which option is available for tourists to travel in August? A．ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE. B．CLASSIC SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER. C．10 DAYS PANTANAL AND AMAZON. D．HWANGE & VICTORIA FALLS FAMILY SAFARI. 23．How much does it cost a couple with two children for a Family Safari? A．£5,373. B．£6,437. C．£8,618. D．£10,799. 【答案】21．A 22．C 23．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了由WILDFOOT专家提供的一些旅行建议。 21．细节理解题。根据第一个小标题“ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE(冰岛冬季自驾)”下的“HIGHLIGHTS(亮点，最有趣的部分)”第二点“Hunt for the awe-inspiring northern lights.( 寻找令人敬畏的北极光)”可知，这一建议的特殊之处包含了北极光。故选A项。 22．细节理解题。根据第三个小标题“10 DAYS PANTANAL AND AMAZON (10天的潘塔纳尔和亚马逊之旅)”下的第一行“June to October (六月到十月)”可知，游客如果八月去旅行，可以选择这一建议。故选C项。 23．细节理解题。根据最后一个小标题“HWANGE & VICTORIA FALLS FAMILY SAFARI (万基和维多利亚瀑布家庭狩猎旅行)”下的第二行“Adults: £3,245 per person; Children: £1,064 per person.( 成人：每人3245英镑；儿童：每人1064英镑)”可知，一对夫妻带着两个小孩总共需要花费8,618英镑。故选C项。 （三） 【2023-2024学年宁夏青铜峡市宁朔中学高一下学期期末】No human has set foot on the Moon since 1972. Now, after more than four decades of inactivity, interest in putting humans back on the Moon is finally heating up again. But who will get there first? CHINA On 14 December 2013, China successfully landed its Jade Rabbit rover(探测车)on the Moon. It is now working on its next exploration mission. Named Chang’e 4, the mission is scheduled to touch down in the Aitken Basin near the end of 2018. If successful, it will be the first landing on the Moon’s far side. RUSSIA Russia plans a manned Moon landing in 2030. It is currently working on a project whose idea is that the landers will explore the south pole of the Moon, exploring for resources such as minerals and water ice to be used to provide for a human outpost(前哨站). INDIA Following the success of its Chandrayaan-1 in 2008, India announced a follow-on mission. Chandrayaan-2 was meant to cooperate with Russia. But when the Russians failed to deliver the promised lander in 2013, India decided to go it alone. Chandrayaan-2 is about to be sent up in 2018. U. S. A． In December 2018, NASA plans to send up the Exploration Mission 1, an uncrewed test of their Orion astronaut capsule in which the craft will circle around the Moon before returning to Earth. All being well, a crewed capsule will follow in 2023. Should the mission prove a success, the astronauts will be the first humans to see the far side of the Moon with their own eyes since Apollo 17 in 1972. 1．What will China do in its next space mission? A．Improve its Jade Rabbit rover. B．Work with other countries. C．Land Chang’e 4 on the Moon. D．Explore the south pole of the Moon. 2．Why did India try to carry out its follow-on mission alone? A．It couldn’t find a partner. B．It didn’t get the lander as planned. C．The Russians refused to work with India. D．It planned to launch Chandrayaan-2 in advance. 3．Which country is interested in resources on the Moon? A．Russia. B．China. C．India. D．U. S. A． 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国、俄罗斯、印度和美国的登月计划。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Named Chang’e 4, the mission is scheduled to touch down in the Aitken Basin near the end of 2018.（这项任务名为嫦娥4号，计划于2018年底前降落在月球Aitken Basin地区。）”可知，中国的下一步空间计划是嫦娥四号登月。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“But when the Russians failed to deliver the promised lander in 2013, India decided to go it alone.（但当俄罗斯未能在2013年提供承诺的登陆器时，印度决定单干。）”可知，由于俄罗斯没能给印度提供着陆器，因此印度决定自己实施登月计划。 故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“It is currently working on a project whose idea is that the landers will explore the south pole of the Moon, exploring for resources such as minerals and water ice to be used to provide for a human outpost.（目前，它正在进行一个项目，其想法是，登陆器将探索月球的南极，探索矿产和水冰等资源，以供人类前哨站使用）”可知，当前俄罗斯正启动一项工程， 其思路是登陆器将探索月球的南极的资源，即俄罗斯对月球上的资源非常感兴趣。故选A项。 （四） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市第三中学高一下学期期末】An expedition (远行) to Kenya Schedule Go beyond the typical safari (旅行) experience, and observe Kenya’s wildlife through the eyes of the conservationists. Spend time in three extraordinary reserves, visit field stations where National Geographic-supported researchers are working to save important species. Watch the elephants of Amboseli in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and track rare species like African wild dogs and white and black rhinos. Take a deep dive into Maasai culture during a village visit, where you’ll learn about wildlife conservation efforts carried out in partnership with local communities. Accommodations Throughout the expedition, you will stay in ideally located hotels, country houses and excellent tented camps. Expedition team A National Geographic expert and an expedition leader will accompany this trip, and local guides will join you along the way. What’s included ◎Transfers (中转) upon arrival and departure ◎Transportation provided during the trip ◎Accommodations indicated in the schedule ◎Meals indicated in the itinerary (行程) ◎Daily activities indicated in the schedule What’s not included ◎Airfare to and from the destination, as well as internal airfare ◎Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance ◎Visas ◎Alcoholic drinks 1．What can you do on the expedition? A．Have an elephant ride. B．Work with local communities. C．Learn about Maasai culture. D．Dive at a wildlife reserve. 2．Which of the following would be at your own expense? A．Meals. B．Travel insurance. C．Accommodations. D．Daily activities. 3．Who might be most interested in the expedition? A．Historians. B．Extreme athletes. C．Mountain climbers. D．Animal lovers. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一次肯尼亚探险活动的情况。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Take a deep dive into Maasai culture during a village visit, where you’ll learn about wildlife conservation efforts carried out in partnership with local communities.(在村庄之旅中深入了解马赛文化，在那里您将了解与当地社区合作开展的野生动物保护工作)”可知，你在探险中可以了解马赛文化。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据What’s not included部分中“◎Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance(◎旅行取消保险或任何其他旅行保险)”可知，旅游保险需要自费。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Go beyond the typical safari (旅行) experience, and observe Kenya’s wildlife through the eyes of the conservationists. Spend time in three extraordinary reserves, visit field stations where National Geographic-supported researchers are working to save important species. Watch the elephants of Amboseli in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and track rare species like African wild dogs and white and black rhinos. Take a deep dive into Maasai culture during a village visit, where you’ll learn about wildlife conservation efforts carried out in partnership with local communities.(超越典型的野生动物园体验，通过自然资源保护主义者的眼睛观察肯尼亚的野生动物。花时间在三个非凡的保护区，参观野外站，在那里国家地理支持的研究人员正在努力拯救重要物种。在乞力马扎罗山的阴影下观看安博塞利的大象，追踪非洲野狗、白犀牛和黑犀牛等稀有物种。在村庄之旅中深入了解马赛文化，在那里您将了解与当地社区合作开展的野生动物保护工作)”可知，动物爱好者可能对这次探险最感兴趣。故选D。 （五） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市第一中学高一下学期期末】Welcome to Pocono Whitewater There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild（柔和） to wild white & shy; water rafting (漂流), family trips, and bird & shy; watching boating. Choose one adventure now. It's up to you! We have trips available daily. Give us a call today! Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting Experience the best whitewater on the Lehigh River! Surrounded by forests and mountains, you will enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of Class (等级) Ⅲ white & shy; water rafting and outstanding scenery. This is a fun and thrilling（激动人心的） trip that everyone over the age of 12 can make. While paddling (划桨行进) in the swift water, you'll shout and laugh. Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting Rates: ★ Individual (over the age of 12) : $61.00 ★ Group ( at least 8 persons) : $31.00 Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river and professional river guides. Family Style White & shy; water Rafting Bring along the whole family this summer and enjoy 8 miles and 5 hours of Class I white ­ water rafting. Mild water of the Lehigh River is simply perfect for beginners, school groups, and kids aged 4 and older. This is just perfect for enjoying the passing scenery, kicking your feet over the edge of the raft, or taking a swim in the river! One of the most unique things about this trip is a free riverside barbeque (烧烤)! Our workers will cook and serve you a picnic lunch — hotdogs, potato salad, fruit, etc. The classic family picnic! Family Style White & shy; water Rafting Rates: ★ Adult: $39.00 ★ Child (aged 4—14) : $33.00 ★ Group (at least 8 persons) : $30.00 Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river, and a barbeque lunch, river guides not included. 1．We can infer that ____. A．the higher the class is, the milder the water is B．the lower the class is, the milder the water is C．the higher the class is, the safer the rafting is D．the lower the class is, the faster the rafting is 2．If 10 college students are to participate in the Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting, how much money will be paid in total? A．$610. B．$330. C．$390. D．$310. 3．Family Style White-water Rafting is unique in that ____. A．it allows people to swim in the river B．the river water is very clean C．it provides a barbeque lunch for free D．it offers a free birdwatching activity 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了Pocono Whitewater提供的漂流等夏日休闲活动及其票价信息。 1．推理判断题。根据Family Style White & shy; water Rafting中的“Bring along the whole family this summer and enjoy 8 miles and 5 hours of Class I white ­ water rafting. Mild water of the Lehigh River is simply perfect for beginners”可知，等级I的水流适合初学者，由此推知，等级越低，水流越柔和，故B项正确。 2．细节理解题。根据Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting 中的“Group ( at least 8 persons) : $31.00”可知，8人以上的团体票价为每人31美元，10人共需要花310美元，故D项正确。 3．细节理解题。根据Family Style White & shy; water Rafting中的“One of the most unique things about this trip is a free riverside barbeque! ”可知，家庭风格的漂流的特别之处是有一个免费的午餐烧烤，故C项正确。 （六） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市平罗中学高一下学期期末】 Hilton Universal City Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; on-site restaurants and 24-hour room service with children’s menu and snack cafe; fee car parking; the hotel is in walking distance to Universal Studios and City Walk with lots of restaurants. Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), a mini-fridge, a microwave and a game table; on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food; outdoor swimming pool; fee car parking. Holiday Inn Express Universal City Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); breakfast is included in the room rate; free car parking; coin-operated laundry. Magic Castle Hotel Breakfast is included in the room rate; snacks (such as cookies and ice cream);one or two bedroom suites (sleep 4); suites have fully-equipped kitchen living and dining areas; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking; outdoor swimming pool. 1．If you like to swim indoors, you can choose ______ . A．Holiday Inn Express Universal City B．Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood C．Hilton Universal City D．Magic Castle Hotel 2．Children will love to stay in Hilton Universal City because ______ . A．it has mini-fridges in rooms B．they love to swim C．they can sleep well D．it serves with children’s menu 3．At Magic Castle Hotel, you needn’t pay extra money for ______ . A．car parking B．breakfast C．swimming D．washing 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是四家酒店的配套设施和服务等。 1．细节理解题。根据Holiday Inn Express Universal City部分中的“Indoor swimming pool(室内游泳池)”可知，Holiday Inn Express Universal City酒店内有室内游泳馆，所以想要室内游泳需要选择Holiday Inn Express Universal City酒店。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据Hilton Universal City部分中的“on-site restaurants and 24-hour room service with children’s menu and snack cafe;(酒店设有餐厅和24小时客房服务，提供儿童菜单和小吃咖啡厅；)”可知，该酒店中提供儿童菜单和小吃咖啡厅，所以儿童喜欢这家酒店的原因是该酒店提供给儿童餐服务。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据Magic Castle Hotel 部分中的“Breakfast is included in the room rate;(早餐已包含在房价中)”可知，在该酒店中，早餐包括在房费中，因此不需要额外付早餐费。故选B项。 （七） 【2023-2024学年宁夏吴忠市同心县八中等校高一下学期期末】If you want to make yourself happy then you should know what to do. Here are some suggestions for you. Get enough sleep. Enough sleep makes you healthy. A healthy body brings you more fun. You should sleep for 7 to 9 hours each night. Make sure to go to bed and get up around the same time every day. Eat healthy meals. Another thing you can make yourself happier is to eat three healthy meals a day. It will provide you with energy, and make you think well. No matter how busy you are, be careful of what you eat. Because it can improve your happiness. Find time to relax. You should try to give yourself at least 30 minutes a day for relaxation. You. can’t spend every second of your day working, or you’ll  feel tired and terrible. You may read a magazine, watch TV or talk to your best friend on the phone to relax yourself. 1．According to the writer, we should sleep for each night. A．1 to 2 hours B．3 to 4 hours C．7 to 9 hours D．12 to 15 hours 2．The writer suggests that we go to bed and get up around the time every day. A．early B．same C．different D．late 3．Healthy meals can provide us with . A．Energy B．sleep C．suggestions D．ways 4．The writer gives suggestions to make us happy. A．two B．three C．four D．five 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是说明文。提供了一些关于如何让自己更快乐的实用建议，包括保证充足的睡眠、吃健康的饮食和找时间放松。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Get enough sleep. Enough sleep makes you healthy. A healthy body brings you more fun. You should sleep for 7 to 9 hours each night.(保证充足的睡眠。充足的睡眠使你健康。健康的身体给你带来更多的乐趣。你每晚应该睡7到9个小时)”可知，根据作者的说法，我们每天晚上都应该睡7到9小时。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Make sure to go to bed and get up around the same time every day.(确保每天在同一时间上床睡觉和起床)”可知，作者建议我们每天在同一时间上床睡觉和起床。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Eat healthy meals. Another thing you can make yourself happier is to eat three healthy meals a day. It will provide you with energy, and make you think well.(吃健康的食物。另一件你可以让自己更快乐的事情是每天吃三顿健康的饭。它会给你提供能量，让你好好思考)”可知，健康饮食可以为我们提供能量。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段“Get enough sleep.(保证充足的睡眠)”，第三段“Eat healthy meals.(吃健康的食物)”以及最后一段“Find time to relax.(找时间放松一下)”可知，作者给出了三条使我们快乐的建议。故选B项。 （八） 【2023-2024学年宁夏吴忠市同心县四校联考高一下学期期末】The Spring Book Fair will be in the library from March 6th to 10th. Our theme for this fair will be “Happy Camper”, and we are looking forward to seeing many new books! The traditional “Breakfast With Books” will be held on Tuesday, March 7th, at 7:00 am. And our “Lunch With Grands” will be held on Wednesday, at the child’s usual lunch time. We have an interesting new change to add to this fair! A child will be gifted a tape for each book he or she buys. On Thursday, we will all meet in the lunchroom at 1:00 pm to sell tapes to the high school students for $1.00 each. The money raised will go to the “All For Books” program. As you can see, we have exciting things happening during the Spring Book Fair. We sincerely invite you to join us in this celebration. If you have questions or would like to volunteer and lend your support to make this fair a success, please contact Mrs. Richardson. Together, let’s make this Spring Book Fair a memorable experience for every child! 1．When will the event “Lunch With Grands” take place? A．On Tuesday. B．On Wednesday. C．On Thursday. D．On Friday. 2．If a kid buys one book, he or she will get an extra ________. A．book B．card C．tape D．meal 3．What is the text mainly about? A．Some life advice. B．An online survey. C．A job interview. D．An activity plan. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个书展的活动计划。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“A And our “Lunch With Grands” will be held on Wednesday, at the child’s usual lunch time.(我们的“Lunch With Grands”将在周三举行，在孩子们通常的午餐时间)”可知，Lunch With Grands将在星期三举行。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“A child will be gifted a tape for each book he or she buys.(孩子每买一本书就会得到一卷胶带作为礼物)”可知，孩子们每买一本书就将得到一卷胶带。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“The Spring Book Fair will be in the library from March 6th to 10th.(春季书展将于3月6日至10日在图书馆举行)”可知，文章主要介绍了一个书展的活动计划。故选D。 二、记叙文+新闻报道 （一） 【2022-2023学年宁夏回族自治区银川一中高一下学期期末】By my mid-20s, I’d finished my master in psychology, and I was working in Dublin as a health researcher. It was mostly data and statistics work staring at a screen. I was earning more than most of my friends, living the city life, going out at weekends. I had a good pension (养老金) and annual leave but it caused a lot of anxiety and worry.I was really unhappy. I wanted to get back to feeling passionate about something so I started thinking about the things I used to love. As a child, I’d always been involved in the outdoors, and I used to love hiking but all that had stopped after secondary school. I decided to volunteer with a local youth group and within a month, I’d gone camping with them. I absolutely loved it. It was like switching on a lightbulb. This was what I’d been missing. I started taking courses in mountain skills and wilderness first aid, and by August I was working my usual job in the week, and I was a climbing club leader at weekends. I loved connecting with nature, connecting with other people. Through all this, I learnt about the whole field of nature-based therapies (疗法). It was the perfect fit to combine my psychology background with my passion for the outdoors. I began taking courses in wild therapy, forest bathing and ecopsychology. I left my government job and in July 2020 I launched my business Nature Therapy Ireland, which is booming now. I’d thought I’d always live in a city but last year, I moved to Tipperary to live at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by nature. If I’m feeling stressed, I can step outside in my bare feet and stand on the grass to ground myself. In Dublin, the front door felt like a barrier—I had to have my keys, my phone, my jacket before I could even go out and find a green space. My life now is leading nature connection hikes and forest bathing walks. My salary has halved for the moment but I’ve adjusted. I’ve never looked back. 4．What did the writer think of her job in Dublin? A．Stressful. B．Valueless. C．Insecure. D．Demanding. 5．What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 2? A．She enjoyed her voluntary work. B．She realized what she really loved. C．Recalling the past made her happy. D．A bright future was in store for her. 6．What drove the writer to launch her business Nature Therapy Ireland? A．Her adventurous experience. B．Her leadership and background. C．Her connection with other people. D．Her major and passion for nature. 7．Why did the writer compare her life in Dublin with that in Tipperary? A．To highlight how boring city life was. B．To call on people to get back to nature. C．To show her satisfaction with her change. D．To indicate how successful her business was. 【答案】4．A 5．B 6．D 7．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者介绍了辞去政府工作，选择做自己喜欢做的事情，并且作者将自己的心理学专业与对户外的热情创办了Nature Therapy Ireland，虽然薪水减半，但是感觉很放松。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“I had a good pension (养老金) and annual leave but it caused a lot of anxiety and worry. I was really unhappy.(我有一个很好的养老金和年假，但它引起了很多焦虑和担忧。我真的很不开心)”可知，作者虽然工作待遇不错，但是感到焦虑和担心，觉得不开心。由此推知，作者觉得Dublin的工作压力很大。故选A项。 5．词句猜测题。根据第二段划线句子前的“I decided to volunteer with a local youth group and within a month, I’d gone camping with them. I absolutely loved it.(我决定在当地的一个青年团体做志愿者，不到一个月，我就和他们一起去露营了。我非常喜欢它)”可知，作者很喜欢与年轻人户外活动，划线句子的下文“This was what I’d been missing.(这就是我一直错过的)”可知，这是作者错过的，也就是指的上文中作者喜欢的户外活动，this指代的内容是划线句子。由此可知，划线句子的意思为“他意识到自己真正喜欢的是什么”。故选B项。 6．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“It was the perfect fit to combine my psychology background with my passion for the outdoors. I began taking courses in wild therapy, forest bathing and ecopsychology.(将我的心理学背景与我对户外活动的热情相结合是完美的选择。我开始参加野外疗法、森林浴和生态心理学课程)”可知，作者将他的心理学专业和自己对户外运动的热爱结合起来，并创办了Nature Therapy Ireland。故选D项。 7．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“In Dublin, the front door felt like a barrier — I had to have my keys, my phone, my jacket before I could even go out and find a green space. My life now is leading nature connection hikes and forest bathing walks. My salary has halved for the moment but I’ve adjusted. I’ve never looked back.(在都柏林，前门感觉就像一道屏障——我必须拿到钥匙、手机和夹克，然后才能出去找绿地。我现在的生活是领导自然联系远足和森林浴散步。我的薪水暂时减半，但我已经调整了。我从未回头)”可知，作者觉得在Dublin自己的前门就是挡住自己与大自然接触的障碍，而在Tipperary，作者完全与大自然融合，而且永远不会回头，结合作者自己对大自然的热爱。由此推知，作者对现在生活很满意。故选C项。 （二） 【2023-2024学年宁夏回族自治区银川一中高一下学期期末】Hummingbirds (蜂鸟) are a very important part of Mexico’s ecosystem, but because of the ever-spreading city landscape, they face all sorts of serious dangers. That’s where 73-year-old Catia Lattouf de Arida comes in. As a self-taught hummingbird care-taker, she devotes most of her free time and resources to nursing the tiny birds back to health. Her home in Mexico City has become known as a hummingbird hospital Catia’s story as a hummingbird nurse began in 2011, at a very difficult moment in her life. At that time, she focused on her battle with cancer and fell into a depression (抑郁) . She was walking on the street one day when she noticed a hummingbird that had suffered a serious eye injury. The kindhearted woman took it home and named it Gucci. She managed to nurse Gucci back to health, but she said it was Gucci that saved her. Why? Because the hummingbird managed to pull her out of the sadness and loneliness that had taken over her life. Word of her success spread among Catia’s friends, and before long some of them began bringing her injured hummingbirds. She didn’t repulse them at all. She began to study the bird and their habits in order to better take care of them, and after 11 years of experience, the 73-year-old woman is considered an expert on hummingbirds. In order to raise awareness of the difficult situation of hummingbirds in Mexico, Catia Lattouf de Arida started posting videos of the patients in her Mexico City apartment on social media, and many of them became popular. That’s when the need for her nursing services really blew up. She has cared for hundreds of hummingbirds in her 11-year career, when she has had as many as 50 of them in her apartment at any one time. She spends pretty much all her time looking after the tiny birds. 24．Which saying can best show the main idea of the first two paragraphs? A．It is better to give than to take. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．Helping others is helping ourselves. D．A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. 25．What does the underlined word “repulse” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Expect. B．Refuse. C．Accept. D．Recognize 26．When were Catia’s nursing services greatly needed? A．When her friends heard about her success. B．When she was considered as a bird expert. C．After she shared the birds’ videos on the media. D．After she looked after a large number of the birds. 27．According to the text, Catia can be described as ________. A．honest and kind B．generous and creative C．devoted and strict D．caring and responsible 【答案】24．C 25．B 26．C 27．D 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了73岁的Catia Lattouf de Arida作为一名自学成才的蜂鸟看护者，她将大部分空闲时间和资源投入到照顾这些小鸟恢复健康上。 24．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“As a self-taught hummingbird care-taker, she devotes most of her free time and resources to nursing the tiny birds back to health. (作为一名自学成才的蜂鸟看护者，她将大部分空闲时间和资源投入到照顾这些小鸟恢复健康上。)”和第二段中“She managed to nurse Gucci back to health, but she said it was Gucci that saved her. Why? Because the hummingbird managed to pull her out of the sadness and loneliness that had taken over her life.(她设法护理古奇恢复健康，但她说是古奇救了她。为什么？因为蜂鸟成功地将她从占据她生活的悲伤和孤独中拉了出来。)”可知，Catia Lattouf de Arida救了蜂鸟，同时蜂鸟也把她从悲伤和孤独中拯救出来，由此可知，帮助别人就是在帮助我们自己，故选C。 25．词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“Word of her success spread among Catia’s friends, and before long some of them began bringing her injured hummingbirds.(她成功的消息在卡蒂亚的朋友们中传开，不久之后，他们中的一些人开始给她带来受伤的蜂鸟。)”和下文“She began to study the bird and their habits in order to better take care of them, and after 11 years of experience, the 73-year-old woman is considered an expert on hummingbirds.(为了更好地照顾它们，她开始研究蜂鸟和它们的习性，经过11年的经验，这位73岁的女士被认为是蜂鸟方面的专家)”可知，一些人给她带来受伤的蜂鸟，她应该是没有拒绝他们，接受了这些蜂鸟，因为下文提到她照顾这些蜂鸟，并开始研究它们的习性；由此可知，划线单词意为“拒绝”，与B项“Refuse. (拒绝)”意思一样，故选B。 26．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In order to raise awareness of the difficult situation of hummingbirds in Mexico, Catia Lattouf de Arida started posting videos of the patients in her Mexico City apartment on social media, and many of them became popular. That’s when the need for her nursing services really blew up. (为了提高人们对墨西哥蜂鸟困境的认识，卡蒂亚·拉图夫·德·阿里达开始在社交媒体上发布她在墨西哥城公寓中照顾这些蜂鸟的视频，其中许多视频广受欢迎。就在那时，对她的护理服务的需求真正爆发了。)”可知，在媒体上分享了这些鸟的视频后，Catia的护理服务量急剧增加，故选C。 27．推理判断题。根据第一段中“That’s where 73-year-old Catia Lattouf de Arida comes in. As a self-taught hummingbird care-taker, she devotes most of her free time and resources to nursing the tiny birds back to health. (这就是73岁的卡蒂亚·拉图夫·德·阿里达 (Catia Lattouf de Arida) 发挥作用的地方。作为一名自学成才的蜂鸟看护者，她将大部分空闲时间和资源投入到照顾这些小鸟恢复健康上。)”可知，Catia很有爱心，根据最后一段中“In order to raise awareness of the difficult situation of hummingbirds in Mexico, Catia Lattouf de Arida started posting videos of the patients in her Mexico City apartment on social media, and many of them became popular. (为了提高人们对墨西哥蜂鸟困境的认识，卡蒂亚·拉图夫·德·阿里达开始在社交媒体上发布她在墨西哥城公寓中照顾这些蜂鸟的视频，其中许多视频广受欢迎。)”可知，她致力于提高人们对墨西哥蜂鸟困境的认识，这说明她很有责任心，故选D。 （三） 【2023-2024学年宁夏青铜峡市宁朔中学高一下学期期末】I have recently moved to Hamburg in Germany and have always heard that Germans just wear jeans or some strange clothes. Since I have moved here though, I have found this to actually be completely false and I think I would prefer it if they did just wear jeans, so I could do the same! Hamburg is a very big shopping city. Apart from H&M, New Yorker and Mango, I have found a New Look and a new Topshop have recently just opened. These shops are quite popular shops in the UK and sell clothes which are always considered as very "fashionable". Another thing I am really struggling with, as well as trying to be fashionable, I am trying to find the right clothes for the weather. I have found in Hamburg one minute it is nice and sunny but the next minute it is throwing it down with rain! One day it might start off really rainy and cold but by lunch time it is sunny and really hot, so wearing a coat is not practical. In general, however, I think it has also got cold here very quickly and it already feels like the winter that I am used to. I frequently go out in my winter coat, hat, gloves and scarf while many other people are still only wearing jeans or leather jackets. I don't understand how they do it as I am always freezing. Is it better to blend(使混合)in with fashion or be warm? I think I would rather be warm and maybe look like a bit of a banana in a huge coat rather than be shivering all day. What do you think? Clearly I am missing something here as I seem to be the only one struggling over these fashion decisions. 4．When the writer was in Hamburg, she found Germans . A．care more about what to wear B．don't always wear jeans C．like wearing fashionable clothes D．like wearing jeans 5．Shopping in Hamburg is very . A．difficult B．funny C．exciting D．convenient 6．We know the weather in Hamburg is . A．changeable B．comfortable C．rainy D．lovely 7．What does the underlined word "shivering" probably mean? A．wandering B．searching C．shaking D．watching 【答案】4．B 5．D 6．A 7．C 【分析】本文是记叙文。作者在到达德国城市汉堡后，发现人们的穿着打扮并不像所听说的那样只穿牛仔服，汉堡也是购物大都市。另外一件困扰作者的事情是当地的天气多变，难以找到适合天气穿的衣服。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段的“..have always heard that Germans just wear jeans or some strange clothes. Since I have moved here though, I have found this to actually be completely false"可知德国人只穿牛仔服或其他的奇奇怪的服装的说法是错误的，他们并不总是穿牛仔服。故选B项。 5．细节理解题。从第二段的“Hamburg is a very big shopping city. Apart from H&M, New Yorker and Mango, I have found a New Look and a new Topshop have recently just opened.”可知Hamburg是一个购物都市，有很多大型服装品牌，还有新开的购物商场，卖的都是很时尚的服装，购物是很方便的。故选D项。 6．细节理解题。从第三段的“I have found in Hamburg one minute it is nice and sunny but the next minute it is throwing it down with rain." 可知Hamburg一会阳光灿烂，一会又大雨倾盆，天气是多变的。故选A项。 7．词义猜测题。 从前面的“I don't understand how they do it as I am always freezing. ”可知，我经常穿着冬衣、帽子、手套和围巾全副武装地外出，而其他许多人仍然只穿牛仔裤或皮夹克。我不理解他们是怎么做到的。我想保暖，宁愿穿着一件大外套看起来像一个香蕉一样裹得严严实实的，也不愿整天冻得发抖。根据“I would rather be warm"可以判断出shivering应意为：因寒冷而发抖，故选C项。 （四） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市第一中学高一下学期期末】Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says. October 29, that ocean turned fierce(激烈的).That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’s family ran away to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridge closed. When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the old. Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to go to a school in Brooklyn. In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover encouraged Natalie. Volunteers came with lots of clothing and toys. Neighbors offered their spare time to help others rebuild. Teenagers climbed stairs to deliver water and food to people trapped in powerless high buildings. “My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says. “but I can always choose how I deal with it.” Natalie’s choice was to help. She created a website page matching survivors in need with people who wanted to help. In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Today,the scars(创痕) of destruction(破坏)are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie says.“My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.” 4．When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found A．some friends had lost their lives B．her neighborhood was destroyed C．her school had moved to Brooklyn D．the old were free from suffering 5．According to Paragraph 4, who encouraged Natalie most? A．The people helping Rockaway rebuild. B．The people trapped in high buildings. C．The volunteers offering money to survivors. D．Local teenagers bringing clothing to old people. 6．How did Natalie help the survivors? A．She gave her toys to the kids. B．She took care of younger children. C．She called on the government to help. D．She built an information sharing website. 7．What does the story intend to tell us? A．Little people can make a big difference. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．East or west, home is best. D．Technology is power. 【答案】4．B 5．A 6．D 7．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Natalie所在的地方被飓风摧毁了，许多人失去了家园，为了帮助幸存者，Natalie创建了一个网页，将需要帮助的幸存者，与愿意提供帮助的捐赠者进行匹配，她这种助人为乐的行为得到了社会的认可和赞扬。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins.(当他们第二天回到Rockaway，他们发现他们的邻居家成了废墟。)”可知，飓风过后，Natalie回到Rockaway后，她发现邻居家都被飓风毁了。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据第四段“In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie.(在接下来的几天里，帮助Rockaway恢复重建的人给了Natalie鼓舞。)”可知，那些帮助Rockaway恢复重建的人给了Natalie鼓舞。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据文章第七段“She created a website page matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help."（她创建了一个网站页面，将需要帮助的幸存者与想要帮助的人进行匹配。)”可知，她建了一个信息共享平台来帮助幸存者。故选D。 7．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Natalie所在的地方被飓风摧毁了，许多人失去了家园，为了帮助幸存者，Natalie创建了一个网页，将需要帮助的幸存者，与愿意提供帮助的捐赠者进行匹配，她这种助人为乐的行为得到了社会的认可和赞扬。所以可以推断出，这个故事想告诉我们，小人物也可以有大作为。故选A。 （五） 【2023-2024学年宁夏石嘴山市平罗中学高一下学期期末】When Zhi Yueying, then 19, went to the remote Niyang village in Yichun city, Jiangxi province, to work as a village teacher in 1980, villagers were doubtful if she was going to stay long. Over the past four decades, Zhi has devoted herself to rural education. She is a recipient of Touching China awards that recognize the most inspiring role models in 2016. She was also awarded as a model poverty fighter by the government. Zhi has a profound understanding of the importance of education in the mountains. Over the years, she has taught the students and cared for them, since many of them were “left-behind” children whose parents migrated to other places to work. More than 1,000 students of hers have left the mountain area, and created a better life for themselves. Located amid the mountains, the village was very poor and far from any town. Villagers had to hike in the mountains. “I arrived at the school in an early evening, and was shocked. I had known the conditions were poor, but the reality was worse.” Moreover, local people needed to go downhill to buy daily necessities, and transport them back in their hands or balanced across their shoulders. “I had never walked uphill on a mountain road before, so I walked much more slowly than others, sometimes I walked slowly behind too much and was scared to tears,” says Zhi. Sometimes she had to walk uphill by herself with a flashlight at night. The wild boars and rabbits sometimes frightened her and she enhanced her courage by singing loudly. But she gradually got used to her life there. At the beginning, she found many local people valued their sons far more than their daughters, and would not like to let them attend school. Zhi went to their homes repeatedly and gradually persuaded them to send all their children to school. For those who could not afford the tuition, she spared her own money to help. Zhi says seeing her students do well beyond the mountains is deeply rewarding. “My dream, the same as before, is to stay by the side of more children. I know poverty will forever say goodbye to the mountainous villages, to my students, and to myself,” says Zhi. 4．Why did Zhi choose to stay long in the mountains? A．She was a village teacher. B．She was a Touching China awards recipient. C．She was shocked by the poor living conditions. D．She was aware of the significance of rural education. 5．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The reasons for their poverty. B．The ways of buying daily necessities. C．The tough situations in the mountains. D．The description of Zhi’s teaching experience. 6．What can we learn about Zhi Yueying? A．She has a sense of achievement. B．She enjoys living in mountains. C．She has changed the local life. D．She likes challenges in teaching. 7．What is a suitable title for the text? A．A Life-changing Lesson B．A Contributor to Rural Education C．The Teaching Experience in Mountains D．The Current Situation of Rural Education 【答案】4．D 5．C 6．A 7．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了在江西山区中做乡村教师的支月英的故事，过去的四十年中她一直致力于乡村教育，悉心教育照顾学生，她梦想着山村、她的学生和她自己都能早日脱离贫困。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Over the past four decades, Zhi has devoted herself to rural education.(在过去的四十年里，她一直致力于乡村教育)”和“Zhi has a profound understanding of the importance of education in the mountains.(支月英对山区教育的重要性有着深刻的认识)”可知，支月英选择长期待在山里是因为她意识到了乡村教育的重要性。故选D项。 5．段落大意题。根据第三段中“Located amid the mountains, the village was very poor and far from any town. Villagers had to hike in the mountains. “I arrived at the school in an early evening, and was shocked. I had known the conditions were poor, but the reality was worse.” Moreover, local people needed to go downhill to buy daily necessities, and transport them back in their hands or balanced across their shoulders.(这个村庄坐落在群山之中，非常贫穷，远离任何城镇。村民们不得不在山里徒步旅行。“我很早就到了学校，吓了一跳。我知道条件很差，但现实更糟。”此外，当地人需要下山购买生活必需品，然后用手或肩膀扛着运回来)”可知，山里的村庄地理位置偏僻，条件很差，人们生活非常不便。因此，第三段主要是描绘山里艰苦的环境。故选C项。 6．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Zhi says seeing her students do well beyond the mountains is deeply rewarding.(支月英说，看到她的学生在大山之外取得好成绩是非常值得的)”可知，支月英对于自己教育的成果感到很满意，很有成就感。故选A项。 7．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了在江西山区中做乡村教师的支月英的故事，过去的四十年中她一直致力于乡村教育，做出了巨大的贡献。由此可知，B项“乡村教育的贡献者”符合文章大意，适合作为标题。故选B项。 （六） 【2023-2024学年宁夏吴忠市同心县八中等校高一下学期期末】Maggie, Travis and Lucy’s science teacher set a special test for them. They had to work out different kinds of problems within limited time to get out of a locked room. For the past hour, Maggie, Travis and Lucy had been locked inside a room decorated like a mad scientist’s laboratory. Together they decoded (破译) a secret language and solved a difficult maths problem. The last challenge, however, stopped them. The key to the door was trapped in a block office. “We have to melt the ice,” Lucy said. “But there’s nothing hot here!” Maggie complained. Travis pulled off his sweatshirt and wrapped (裹) it around the ice. “This keeps me warm,” he reasoned. A few minutes passed by, but the ice didn’t melt. “Isn’t cloth an insulator (隔热材料)?” Lucy asked. She tried to remember what she had learned in science class. “Heat always flows from warm objects to cold ones. The heat in the air will eventually melt the ice, but we need to find something that will help heat move from the air to the ice more quickly.” “What about glass?” Maggie asked. “Glass is also an insulator. It keeps heat from moving,” Lucy said. Then she noticed a large metal tray (金属托盘) across the room. “This might work!” Lucy put the block of ice onto the tray. Everybody’s eyes moved between the clock and the ice. Would they be able to free the key in time? At last, the key lay in the water on the tray. The three friends rushed out of the room in the last minute. “We made it!” Travis cheered. “Good thing you paid attention in science class!” 5．What final challenge did the three friends need to complete? A．To solve a maths problem. B．To learn a secret language. C．To find their science teacher. D．To get the key trapped in ice. 6．What does Travis mean by saying “This keeps me warm”? A．His sweatshirt can help melt the ice. B．He dislikes his sweatshirt. C．His sweatshirt is of good quality. D．He wants to take off his sweatshirt. 7．What does the underlined word “eventually” probably mean? A．carefully B．suddenly C．finally D．properly 【答案】5．D 6．A 7．C 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章讲述了麦琪、特拉维斯和露西的科学老师为他们设置了一个特殊的测试，他们需要在有限的时间内解决不同的问题，才能从一个上锁的房间中逃脱，他们利用学过的科学知识突破重重关卡，最终走出房间的故事。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The last challenge, however, stopped them. The key to the door was trapped in a block office. (然而，最后一次挑战阻止了他们。门的钥匙卡在一个街区办公室里了。)”可知，他们最后一个挑战是拿到被冰冻到冰块里的钥匙。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Travis pulled off his sweatshirt and wrapped (裹) it around the ice. ‘This keeps me warm,’ he reasoned. (特拉维斯脱下他的运动衫，把它裹在冰上。“这让我感到温暖，”他解释道。)”可知，他想把运动衫裹在冰上以此来融化冰。故选A。 7．词义猜测题。根据文章第七段“She tried to remember what she had learned in science class. “Heat always flows from warm objects to cold ones (她努力回忆在科学课上学到的东西。“热量总是从温暖的物体流向寒冷的物体)”以及“but we need to find something that will help heat move from the air to the ice more quickly (但我们需要找到一些东西来帮助热量更快地从空气转移到冰上。)”可知，此处指的是热量最终会融化冰。所以eventually意为“最后，最终”，与finally词义相同。故选C。 （七） 【2023-2024学年宁夏吴忠市同心县四校联考高一下学期期末】Some Christmas traditions are pretty standard in mainstream (主流) American culture: put up the tree, string up the lights, visit grandma, and so on. Then there’s the one my Colombian family does every year: the Novena de Aguinaldos. We pray (祈祷) for nine days without a stop, and this Novena counts down the nine days before Christmas. Most Americans have never heard of it, but in Colombia, it’s a big deal. Like all good traditions, especially around the holidays, this tradition is about community and getting together with friends and family. My family immigrated (移民) from Colombia when I was just two months old. Every year, we gather with a group of Colombian friends for as many of the nine nights as we can. There are three parts to the Novena de Aguinaldos. The first is the reading: each kid takes turns to read a book. Next comes the gozos, which means “The Joys”. That’s where the music comes in, and everyone gets an instrument, a maraca, a drum, a tin can — whatever you can use to make a sound. And then, the villancicos — Spanish Christmas carols (颂歌) come. I’ve lived my whole life in the US. There’s not a lot of Colombian culture that we still hang onto. Why do we still carry on with the tradition of celebrating the Novenas, then? When I asked my parents the other day, the answer was that immigrants didn’t belong anywhere — not where you were, nor where you were from. So my parents helped create a space where we did. Even if the Novenas were nothing like what we might have celebrated if we’d stayed in Colombia, the Novenas became the heart of our community. But our Novenas are starting to feel a little more breakable. It’s getting harder and harder for everyone to get together each year. Last year, I was studying abroad in Italy and couldn’t make it to any gathering; my brother went off to college and had exams late into December; my sister just moved to a new city, and my parents have taken up jobs in different countries. 8．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The process of celebrating the Novena. B．The development of a Colombian tradition. C．The background of the Colombian family. D．The differences between the Novena and Christmas. 9．Why does the Colombian family celebrate the Novena? A．To remember their dead friends. B．To find a sense of belonging. C．To show their respect for Americans. D．To understand the local culture. 10．What makes celebrating the Novena difficult for the Colombian family? A．Lack of money. B．Their separate busy life. C．American laws. D．Friends’ complaints. 11．What’s the best title for the text? A．Growing Up B．Colorful Culture C．Exploring American Christmas Traditions D．Colombian Family’s Novena in the US 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．B 11．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要叙述了作者一家很早从哥伦比亚移民到美国，他们在美国人庆祝圣诞节前经常庆祝他们自己的节日，以此来找回归属感。但是由于后来家人都各自忙着自己的事，庆祝九日敬礼节也变得困难起来。 8．主旨大意题。根据第四段“There are three parts to the Novena de Aguinaldos. The first is the reading: each kid takes turns to read a book. Next comes the gozos, which means “The Joys”. That’s where the music comes in, and everyone gets an instrument, a maraca, a drum, a tin can—whatever you can use to make a sound. And then, the villancicos——Spanish Christmas carols（颂歌）come.”（九日敬礼有三个部分。首先是阅读: 每个孩子轮流读一本书。接下来是戈佐斯，意思是“快乐”。这就是音乐发挥作用的地方，每个人都能得到一件乐器，一个沙球，一个鼓，一个罐子——任何你能用来发出声音的东西。然后，是维兰西科人——西班牙圣诞颂歌。）可知，第四段主要讲了庆祝九日敬礼节的过程。故选A项。 9．细节理解题。根据第六段“When I asked my parents the other day, the answer was that immigrants didn’t belong anywhere—not where you were, nor where you were from. So my parents helped create a space where we did.”（ 前几天我问我的父母，答案是移民不属于任何地方——不属于你在哪里，也不属于你从哪里来。所以我父母帮我们创造了一个空间。）可知，哥伦比亚家族庆祝九日敬礼节是为找到归属感。故选B项。 10．细节理解题。根据最后一段“It’s getting harder and harder for everyone to get together each year. Last year, I was studying abroad in Italy and couldn’t make it to any gathering; my brother went off to college and had exams late into December; my sister just moved to a new city, and my parents have taken up jobs in different countries.”（ 每年大家聚在一起越来越难了。去年，我在意大利留学，无法参加任何聚会; 我哥哥去上大学，考试一直持续到12月底；我姐姐刚搬到一个新城市，我父母在不同的国家找到了工作。）可知，他们各自忙碌的生活使得哥伦比亚家庭庆祝九日敬礼节变得困难。故选B项。 11．主旨大意题。本文主要叙述了作者一家很早从哥伦比亚移民到美国，他们在美国人庆祝圣诞节前经常庆祝他们自己的节日，以此来找回归属感。但是由于后来家人都各自忙着自己的事，庆祝九日敬礼也变得困难起来。所以短文的最佳标题为“生活在美国的哥伦比亚家族的九日敬礼节”。故选D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 $$