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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2024·新课标Ⅱ卷)We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However,most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table.While farmer's markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey,Babylon MicroFam (BMF) shortens it even more.
BMF is an indoor garden system.It can be set up for a family.Additionally,it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital,restaurant or school.The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.
Specifically,it's a farm that relies on new technology.By connecting through the Cloud,BMF is remotely monitored.Also,there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time.Because the system is automated,it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants.Rather than watering rows of soil,the system provides just the right amount to each plant.After harvest,users simply replace the plants with a new preseeded pod (容器) to get the next growth cycle started.
Moreover,having a system in the same building where it's eaten means zero emissions (排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad.In addition,there's no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.
BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives.About half of them walk or bike to work.Inside the office,they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding singleuse plastic.“We are passionate about reducing waste,carbon and chemicals in our environment,”said a BMF employee.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了一家旨在为人们提供新鲜食材的BMF公司。
1.What can be learned about BMF from Paragraph 1?
A.It guarantees the variety of food.
B.It requires daytoday care.
C.It cuts the farmtotable distance.
D.It relies on farmer's markets.
解析 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“However,most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table.”和“Babylon MicroFarm(BMF) shortens it even more”可知,大部分商店的农产品要经历几周的运输并跨越很长距离才能到达人们的餐桌。BMF公司大大缩短了这一过程。末句中的“it”代指前文的“journey”,并和选项 C 中的“distance”构成同义词替换,故选C。
答案 C
2.What information does the convenient app offer?
A.Realtime weather changes.
B.Current condition of the plants.
C.Chemical pollutants in the soil.
D.Availability of preseeded pods.
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time”可知,有一个便捷的应用程序实时提供(植物的)生长数据,这和B项的意思契合。故选B。
答案 B
3.What can be concluded about BMF employees?
A.They have a great passion for sports.
B.They are devoted to community service.
C.They are fond of sharing daily experiences.
D.They have a strong environmental awareness.
解析 推理判断题。根据文章末段中对BMF 公司员工的生活和工作情况的描述以及BMF 员工的自述“We are passionate about reducing waste,carbon and chemicals in our environment”可知,BMF员工们在日常生活中践行可持续发展,大约半数的员工走路或骑自行车上班。在办公室里,他们通过限制垃圾桶数量及避免使用一次性塑料的方式鼓励回收利用及减少废物。他们都热衷于减少环境中的废物、碳和化学物质。据此可以推断:BMF公司的员工有着强烈的环保意识,故选D。
答案 D
4.What does the text mainly talk about?
A.BMF's major strengths.
B.BMF's general management.
C.BMF's global influence.
D.BMF's technical standards.
解析 主旨大意题。文章首段介绍BMF公司缩短了食物到餐桌的运输过程,接着第二至四段介绍了BMF的创新设计系统及其优势,最后一段介绍了BMF员工在生活和工作中践行可持续发展。综上所述,文章从各个方面凸显了 BMF的优势。
答案 A
B
When people visit their local familyowned pumpkin patch,they aren't usually looking for dinner.The majority of the nearly 2 billion pounds of pumpkins grown in the US each year are carved(雕刻) up instead of being eaten,making them a unique part of the agriculture industry.For people who prefer seasonal recipes to decorations,that may raise a few questions:Are the pumpkins sold for jacko'lanterns different from pumpkins sold as food?And are carving pumpkins any good to eat?
Carving pumpkins,often with a round shape and deep orange color,don't taste very good,because they are bred to be decorations first.They have walls that are thin enough to stick a knife through and a texture (质地) that's unappealing compared to the ones consumers are used to eating.“Uncut carving pumpkins are safe to eat;however,it's not the best type to use for cooking,” Daria McKelvey,a supervisor for the Kemper Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden,tells Mental Floss.Unlike decorative pumpkins,cooking pumpkins are small and dense(紧实的).This is one reason they taste better.McKelvey says.“Cooking pumpkins are smaller,sweeter,and have fewer fibers,making them easier to cook with—but not so good for carving.” These pumpkins can be added into soup,or simply roasted.
If you do want to get some use out of your carving pumpkins,turn the flesh of your carving pumpkin into purée.Adding sugar and spices and baking it into a dessert can do a lot to mask the fruit's underwhelming flavor(味道).Whatever you do,make sure your pumpkin isn't carved up already when you decide to cook with it.Never use one that's been carved into a jacko'lantern,otherwise you could be dealing with bacteria,dirt and dust.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了装饰性南瓜和食用南瓜完全是不同的品种,前者是不建议食用的,因为不是很美味,如果真的要吃,那一定要选用没被雕刻过的南瓜。
5.What's the writer's purpose in Paragraph 1?
A.To introduce a new concept.
B.To lead readers to the topic.
C.To make a summary.
D.To offer background information.
解析 推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句“Are the pumpkins sold for jacko'lanterns different from pumpkins sold as food?And are carving pumpkins any good to eat?” (作为南瓜灯原材料出售的南瓜和作为食物出售的南瓜一样吗?雕刻南瓜的味道好不好?)可知,作者提出来的这两个问题是在吸引读者,引发读者阅读的兴趣,同时也预示着作者在下文会有解释,旨在引导读者进入主题。故选B。
答案 B
6.How does the text mainly develop in Paragraph 2?
A.By providing examples.
B.By following the order of time.
C.By making comparisons.
D.By following the order of importance.
解析 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“Carving pumpkins,often with a round shape and deep orange color,don't taste very good,”(雕刻南瓜的形状通常是圆形的,颜色是深橘色,但雕刻的南瓜的味道不太好。)、第二段第三句“Uncut carving pumpkins are safe to eat” (未经雕刻的南瓜吃起来是安全的)、第二段第四句“Unlike decorative pumpkins,cooking pumpkins are small and dense.” (与装饰南瓜不一样,食用南瓜是小而密集。)以及第二段第六句“Cooking pumpkins are smaller,sweeter,and have fewer fibers,making them easier to cook with—but not so good for carving.” (烹饪南瓜更小、更甜并且纤维更少,更容易烹饪,但不太适合雕刻。)可知,本段是通过装饰南瓜和烹饪南瓜之间的比较来展开的。故选C。
答案 C
7.Why can't we cook with carved pumpkins according to the last paragraph?
A.Because they are specifically used for decoration.
B.Because they are not so delicious as the ones sold for food.
C.Because they are too expensive to serve as a dish.
D.Because they are not healthy and safe enough as food.
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段的最后一句“Never use one that's been carved into a jacko'lantern,otherwise you could be dealing with bacteria,dirt and dust.” (永远不要用一个已经被雕成南瓜灯的南瓜来烹饪,否则你要面对的是细菌、尘土和灰,还有其他微生物。) 可知,用一个已经被雕成南瓜灯的南瓜来烹饪,你要面对的是细菌、尘土和灰,还有其他微生物,由此可见是不健康的。故选D。
答案 D
8.Where is the text most likely from?
A.A diary. B.A magazine.
C.A novel. D.A guidebook.
解析 推理判断题。阅读全文可知,本文介绍了装饰性南瓜和食用南瓜是完全不同的品种。由此可推断出本文的来源可能为一本杂志。A.diary日记;C.novel小说;D.guidebook指南。故选B。
答案 B
Ⅱ.七选五
(2024·全国甲卷)What is moderation(适度)?Basically,it means eating only as much food as your body needs.You should feel satisfied at the end of a meal,but not too full. 1 But it doesn't mean saying goodbye to the foods you love.
Take your time.It's important to slow down and think about food as something nutritious rather than just something to eat in between meetings. 2 It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food,so eat slowly and stop eating before you feel full.
Eat with others whenever possible.Eating alone,especially in front of the TV or computer,often leads to mindless overeating.And be careful about the foods you keep at hand.It's more challenging to eat in moderation if you have unhealthy snacks at the ready,like cookies. 3
Control emotional(情绪的)eating. 4 Many of us also turn to food to deal with unpleasant emotions such as sadness,loneliness,or boredom.But by learning healthier ways to manage emotions,you can regain control over the food you eat and your feelings.
5 A healthy breakfast can start your metabolism(新陈代谢),while eating small,healthy meals keeps your energy up all day.Avoid eating late at night.Try to eat dinner earlier and fast for 14-16 hours until breakfast the next morning.Studies suggest that eating only when you're most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day may help to regulate weight.
A.Eat properly throughout the day.
B.We don't always eat just to satisfy hunger.
C.Don't swallow a meal on the way to work.
D.Most of us need to double the amount we eat.
E.Instead,surround yourself with healthy choices.
F.For many of us,moderation means eating less than we do now.
G.That won't lead to cheating or giving up on your new eating plan.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了健康的生活方式——要合理饮食。
1.F 文章开头提出问题“什么是适度?”,空前两句给出了解释“Basically,it means eating only as much food as your body needs.You should feel satisfied at the end of a meal,but not too full.(从根本上说,适度意味着你的身体需要多少食物,你就只吃多少。用餐结束时你应该感到满足,但不能太饱。)”,空后又讲到了“But it doesn't mean saying goodbye to the foods you love.(但是这并不意味着你要跟你喜欢的食物说再见。)”,因此空处应承接上文,就适度进行进一步解释,且与空后内容形成转折。F项“对我们很多人来说,适度意味着吃得比平时少。”与上下文衔接紧密。F项中的“means”与上文的“means”和下文的“mean”的呼应也是提示。故选F。
2.C 根据本段的主旨句“Take your time.”可知,本段主要围绕“不着急,慢慢来”展开,且空后讲到了“It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food,so eat slowly and stop eating before you feel full.(你的大脑需要花费几分钟告诉你的身体它已经摄入了足够的食物,因此要慢点吃,在你感觉饱之前就停下来。)”,C项“不要在上班的路上狼吞虎咽。”符合语境。故选C。
3.E 空前讲到了“And be careful about the foods you keep at hand. It's more challenging to eat in moderation if you have unhealthy snacks at the ready,like cookies.(注意你手边的食物。如果你有不健康的零食随时可食用,比如饼干,那么适度饮食就更具挑战性了。)”,因此空处应也与适度饮食的正确做法有关。E项“相反,让自己置身于健康的选择中。”承接上文,故选E。
4.B 空后讲到了“Many of us also turn to food to deal with unpleasant emotions such as sadness,loneliness,or boredom.(我们中有许多人还借助食物应对不愉快的情绪,比如悲伤、孤独或无聊。)”,根据“also”可知,空处应也与人们吃东西的目的有关。B项“我们并不总是为了充饥而吃东西。”符合语境,且能引出下文。故选B。
5.A 结合空处的位置可知,此处考查的是段落主旨句。根据空后的“A healthy breakfast”,“Avoid eating late at night.”及“Try to eat dinner earlier and fast for 14-16 hours until breakfast the next morning.”可知,本段主要讲的是从早到晚如何合理饮食。A项“全天合理饮食。”适合作本段的主旨句。故选A。
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