专题01阅读理解（应用文）（期中真题汇编，天津专用）高一英语下学期

专题01 阅读理解（应用文） 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）Many people dream of travelling for a living, but what does it actually involve? Many would be guides start as volunteers, working in a place they know well, showing tourists around. Experience in a related field is generally favoured by employers in the travel industry. Skills and qualities needed While everyone brings their own personality to the job, there are some basic qualities that all tour guides should have: ·Energy and enthusiasm are an absolute must — when the day’s tour is done, a guide still needs to study commentary and confirm the next days activities, so you will often need to operate on very little sleep. ·A friendly personality is needed when interacting with clients, tour operators and the general public. ·An insight into a wide range of cultures helps a guide settle all kinds of issues, not only in the place being visited, but also among the people on the tour. ·Knowledge of emergency (紧急情况) procedures and the ability to remain calm in a crisis will benefit any tour guide. Your confidence as a tour leader will spread to the whole group. Know the reality Life as a tour guide often requires a long period away from home. Some find that busy times at work fall on holidays they would like to spend with loved ones. Burn-out (职业倦怠) is also a factor to consider but it does not mean the end of a career in travel. There are often positions available for roles in product development and sales within the industry; experience as a guide will stand you in good stead (对任何一名导游都有益) for these. Visit our Centre for Further Education to get more information on how to receive a General Certificate in Guiding and start your career as a tour guide. 1．What would be a good start to become a tour guide? A．Making friends with professional guides. B．Getting a degree in tourism management. C．Guiding tours in a familiar place for free. D．Developing different detailed tour plans. 2．Which of the following is necessary for a tour guide? A．Ability to work alone. B．Fluency in different languages. C．Complete knowledge of finance. D．Quick reaction to unexpected situations. 3．What is suggested if one feels tired of working as a guide? A．Talking with loved ones. B．Taking formal training in sales. C．Seeking another career in the travel industry. D．Taking a long vacation away from home. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．Becoming a tour guide B．Skills and qualities needed to be a tour guide C．The reality a tour guide has to know D．How to receive a certificate in guiding 5．Where can you most probably find the text? A．In a travel magazine. B．In a news report. C．In a fashion magazine. D．In a science book. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍成为导游的入门方式、所需技能与素质、职业现实（如长期离家、职业倦怠），并推荐相关证书学习渠道。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Many would be guides start as volunteers, working in a place they know well, showing tourists around.(许多想成为导游的人都是从志愿者开始的，在他们熟悉的地方工作，带游客四处参观)”可知，成为导游的良好开端是在熟悉的地方做志愿者，免费带团。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据Skills and qualities needed部分第五段“Knowledge of emergency (紧急情况) procedures and the ability to remain calm in a crisis will benefit any tour guide. (紧急程序的知识和在危机中保持冷静的能力将使任何导游受益)”可知，导游需要对意外情况快速反应。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据Know the reality部分第一段中“Burn-out (职业倦怠) is also a factor to consider but it does not mean the end of a career in travel. There are often positions available for roles in product development and sales within the industry; (职业倦怠也是一个需要考虑的因素，但这并不意味着旅行生涯的结束。行业内通常有产品开发和销售职位；)”可知，若厌倦导游工作，可在旅游行业寻求其他职业。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Many would be guides start as volunteers, working in a place they know well, showing tourists around.(许多想成为导游的人都是从志愿者开始的，在他们熟悉的地方工作，带游客四处参观)”、标题句“Skills and qualities needed (所需技能和素质)”、“Know the reality (了解现实)”以及文章内容可知，文章第一段指出很多人梦想以旅游为生，接着介绍了成为导游的起点、导游应具备的技能和品质、导游生活的现实情况以及如何获取导游资格证书，所以本文的最佳标题是“成为一名导游”。故选A。 5．推理判断题。第一段“Many would be guides start as volunteers, working in a place they know well, showing tourists around.(许多想成为导游的人都是从志愿者开始的，在他们熟悉的地方工作，带游客四处参观)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要围绕成为导游展开，包括成为导游的起点、导游应具备的技能和品质、导游生活的现实情况等，这些内容都与旅游相关，所以最有可能在旅游杂志上找到这篇文章。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）Interlibrary Loan (借阅) (ILL) provides teachers, students and staff with access to books that are checked out or not owned by our own libraries, as well as digitized copies of articles and book chapters from our collection. Who Can Borrow? Current students, teachers (including retired) and staff can request items through ILL. Interlibrary loan is not available to former students, guest borrowers or fee-card holders. How Long Does It Take? Articles are usually received within 1-2 days and books in 5-10 days. However, obtaining items that are rare recently published or in high demand may take longer. To speed up the process, please make sure the information you submit through the ILL Request Form is accurate. Length of Loans Loan periods are established by the lending library. All due dates are noted on the label. Borrowed items are subject to recall by the lending library. Any restrictions established by the lending library will be indicated on the label. No renewals (续借) are allowed for physical items borrowed through II. I Notification (通知)/ Delivery Options For a physical item, you will be notified by email when it arrives. Items are picked up at one of our libraries the one you selected in the IL Request Form. For an article or book chapter, you will be notified by email when it is available. To obtain the article or chapter, click on the link provided in the email and log into your ILL account. Once in your account, select Electronic Articles Received. Interlibrary Loan Fees Library type Loan cost Article/ chapter cost Non-profit Libraries $15 $10 For-profit Libraries $20 $12 International Libraries $25 $15 6．Who can use the ILL service? A．Former students. B．Guest borrowers. C．Retired teachers. D．Fee-card holders. 7．What is a rule for borrowing a print book through ILL? A．Pay an extra fee for delivery. B．Renew it before the due date. C．Pick it up at the lending library. D．Return it when it is recalled. 8．How are users notified when a requested physical item arrives? A．By a phone call from the library. B．Through an email. C．By a text message reminder. D．Via a postal letter. 9．What should users do to receive a digital article or book chapter requested through ILL? A．Visit the library in person to collect a printed copy. B．Click the link in the email and log into their ILL account. C．Call the library to request a physical delivery. D．Wait for a librarian to mail a USB drive. 10．How much do you pay for two articles obtained from an international library? A．$15. B．$20. C．$24. D．$30. 【答案】6．C 7．D 8．B 9．B 10．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了馆际ILL服务的相关信息，包括可借阅人员、借阅所需时间、借阅期限、通知与交付方式以及费用等内容。 6．细节理解题。根据第二段“Current students, teachers (including retired) and staff can request items through ILL. Interlibrary loan is not available to former students, guest borrowers or fee - card holders.(当前的学生、教师（包括退休教师）和工作人员可以通过馆际互借申请借阅物品。馆际互借不适用于往届学生、客座借阅者或收费卡持有者)”可知，退休教师可以使用ILL服务。故选C。 7．细节理解题。根据第四段“Borrowed items are subject to recall by the lending library.(借阅的物品可能会被借出图书馆召回)”可知，通过ILL借阅纸质书的规定是当物品被召回时需要归还。故选D。 8．细节理解题。根据第五段“For a physical item, you will be notified by email when it arrives.(对于实体物品，当它到达时，你将通过电子邮件收到通知)”可知，当所借的实体物品到达时，用户是通过电子邮件被通知的。故选B。 9．细节理解题。根据第五段“For an article or book chapter, you will be notified by email when it is available. To obtain the article or chapter, click on the link provided in the email and log into your ILL account.(对于一篇文章或书籍的一章，当它可用时，你将通过电子邮件收到通知。要获取文章或章节，请点击电子邮件中提供的链接并登录你的馆际ILL账户)”可知，用户要接收通过ILL请求的数字文章或书籍章节，需要点击电子邮件中的链接并登录他们的ILL账户。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据最后表格中“International Libraries”对应的“Article/chapter cost”为 “$15”可知，从国际图书馆获取一篇文章的费用是15美元，那么获取两篇文章的费用是$15×2=30美元。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH! We offer one-on-one online lessons with high-level tutors (家庭教师) . You can book a free trial lesson (试听课) . FEATURE Schedule lessons based on your time. We adapt teachers’ styles to the students——not the other way around——and help students achieve their dream of learning a language. Drink a cup of coffee or tea, take a seat and ENJOY! Free time! You can choose exactly when you want to study and take lessons from anywhere m the world. Book your classes during your free time. You’ll never have to worry about a time problem! WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Tell your tutors your goals, your needs, and your learning style, and they will prepare a learning plan for you. Book a time with the teachers of your choice to find out if they are the right fit for you. WHAT YOU NEED VIFI——Book your Spanish lesson at HeyYou Languages! A Skype ID．If you don’t have one, it’s free to create one at Skype.com. A computer or smartphone. We suggest using headphones with a microphone for a better experience.    SOME REVIEWS Tom, from England: I have improved greatly. In the beginning I didn’t know anything except “hola” and “gracias”. I can now read, write and listen. She is friendly, makes the lessons fun and always pushes you to improve, as well as gives you confidence along the way. Jimmy, Singapore: My tutor puts me at ease (不拘束) in class and allows me to show my true Spanish abilities. She is clearly a professional teacher with great organisation, activities, ideas and of course patience! For more information, fill in the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible. 11．Which of the following can you get for free? A．A private tutor. B．A trial lesson. C．A cup of coffee. D．A learning plan. 12．When can you begin your studies? A．Any time you like. B．The time your teachers set. C．The time you create a Skype ID． D．The time you pass a Spanish test. 13．What can we know about the Spanish teachers? A．They arc all from Spain. B．They ask students to suit their styles. C．They teach students by suiting students' styles. D．They advise students to learn Spanish at school. 14．Why are headphones with a microphone suggested? A．They are cheap. B．They have many types. C．They are easy to carry. D．They offer a good learning experience. 15．What does Jimmy think of his teachers? A．Attractive. B．Funny. C．Relaxing. D．Difficult. 【答案】11．B 12．A 13．C 14．D 15．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲HeyYou Languages提供一对一在线西班牙语课程，可自由预约时间、适配学生风格，有免费试听课及学员好评。 11．细节理解题。根据第一段“You can book a free trial lesson (试听课).(你可以预订一节免费试听课。)”可知，免费提供的是试听课。故选B项。 12．细节理解题。根据FEATURE部分第二段“Free time! You can choose exactly when you want to study and take lessons from anywhere in the world.(自由时间！你可以精确选择学习时间，并在世界任何地方上课。)”可知，学习时间可自由选择。故选A项。 13．细节理解题。根据FEATURE部分第一段“We adapt teachers’ styles to the students——not the other way around——and help students achieve their dream of learning a language.(我们让教师的教学风格适应学生 —— 而非相反 —— 并帮助学生实现学习语言的梦想。)”可知，老师会调整教学风格以适应学生。故选C项。 14．细节理解题。根据WHAT YOU NEED部分最后一句“We suggest using headphones with a microphone for a better experience.(我们建议使用带麦克风的耳机以获得更好的体验。)”可知，建议使用该设备是因为能提供良好的学习体验。故选D项。 15．推理判断题。根据SOME REVIEWS中Jimmy的评价“My tutor puts me at ease (不拘束) in class and allows me to show my true Spanish abilities.(我的老师让我在课堂上感到不拘束，并允许我展现真实的西班牙语能力。)”可知，Jimmy认为老师能让他放松。故选C项。 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津西青·期中）Musicals on the way The Preposterous Predicament of Polly Peel By Julie& Kevin It explores a family dealing with the loss of a loved one through the eyes and imagination of a little girl who loves biology (生物学). The musical was inspired by the painting The Young Biologist by Paul Peel, a well-known painter. “The characters’ joy and humor are as important in this show as their sadness; it won’t make viewers sad throughout the musical. The musical will bring laughter and tears to the audience,”  said Kevin. Many talented performers wait for your coming. One Small Step By Barbara & Anika It brings an out-of-this-world journey into the life of Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space and commander (指挥官) of the International Space Station. The musical is played by many talented students and professional artists. “We’ve known directly how funny the high school theater can be,” Anika said. The Princess of the Tower By Alisse & Scott To stop a bad prophecy (预言) from coming true, the King allows Princess Solima to hide herself away in a far-off tower. Then she meets with huge birds and other things. The players tell the story while performing music. “Our goal has been to create the kind of show that will touch the young audience the way we were touched as kids,” Scott said. Once on This Island By Lynn & Stephen It’s about the story of Ti Moune, a brave countryside girl in search of her place in the world and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a journey to prove that love is stronger than death.The musical’s leading performers include Tamyra, Cassondra, Phillip, Courtnee, and so on. 1．What does Kevin tell us about The Preposterous Predicament of Polly Peel? A．It will be both moving and funny. B．It is thought highly of by viewers. C．It is in memory of a young biologist. D．It centers on the life of a famous painter. 2．What is One Small Step mainly about? A．The work of an artist. B．The great fun of a theater. C．The story of an astronaut. D．The adventure of teenagers. 3．Princess Solima goes to a far-off tower to ________. A．turn to her father for help B．take care of wild animals C．learn necessary life skills D．avoid something unpleasant 4．What do we know about Ti Moune? A．She has great musical talent. B．She is afraid of challenges. C．She believes in love's power. D．She often causes trouble. 5．In which section of a magazine may we read this text? A．Travel. B．Culture. C．Fashion. D．Science. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四部音乐剧的相关信息，包括音乐剧的主题、灵感来源、主要情节以及部分创作者对音乐剧的评价等。 1．细节理解题。根据The Preposterous Predicament of Polly Peel标题下““The characters’ joy and humor are as important in this show as their sadness; it won’t make viewers sad throughout the musical. The musical will bring laughter and tears to the audience,”   said Kevin.(凯文说：“在这部音乐剧中，角色的欢乐与幽默和他们的悲伤同样重要；这部剧不会让观众自始至终都沉浸在悲伤之中。这部音乐剧既会让观众开怀大笑，也会让他们潸然泪下。”)” 可知，凯文告诉我们《波莉・皮尔的荒谬困境》这部音乐剧既感人又有趣。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据One Small Step标题下 “It brings an out-of-this-world journey into the life of Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space and commander (指挥官) of the International Space Station.(它将一段非凡的旅程带入了克里斯・哈德菲尔德的生活，他是第一位在太空行走的加拿大人，也是国际空间站的指挥官)” 可知，《冲破天际》主要是关于一位宇航员的故事。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据The Princess of the Tower标题下“To stop a bad prophecy (预言) from coming true, the King allows Princess Solima to hide herself away in a far-off tower. (为了阻止一个不好的预言成真，国王让索利玛公主躲在一座遥远的塔里)” 可知，索利玛公主去遥远的塔是为了避免不好的事情发生。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据Once on This Island 标题下“Guided by the island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a journey to prove that love is stronger than death(在岛屿之神的指引下，蒂・穆恩踏上了一段旅程，去证明爱比死亡更强大)” 可知，蒂・穆恩相信爱的力量。故选C。 5．推理判断题。短文主要介绍了四部音乐剧的相关信息，包括音乐剧的主题、灵感来源、主要情节以及部分创作者对音乐剧的评价等。音乐剧属于文化范畴，所以我们可能会在杂志的文化版块读到这篇文章。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津河北·期中）Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp July 21-25, 2025 Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:30 pm For ages 7-16 Location: Confucius Institute, 10 Park Street, Alfred Camp Fee (费用):$150(includes lunch) Enrollment Deadline (报名截止日期): July 7, 2025 Program The AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting and fun-filled environment. The small class size ensures that each camper gets enough individual attention. This program features: Chinese Language Classes Traditional Chinese Arts Calligraphy Handwork Songs & Dance Games Cooking Daily Lunch in the University Dining Hall Faculty (教员) Top-quality instruction is provided by famous members of the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers and good at both English and Chinese. Who Can Attend? This week-long day camp is for students aged 7-16 who wish to participate in a fun, unforgettable summer experience in Chinese language and culture. For classes, students will be divided into younger and older age groups. Schedule Students must arrive at the Confucius Institute each day by 9:00 am. and must be picked up at 3:30 pm. Morning lessons will focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons will be filled with hands-on cultural activities. Instructors will bring students to the Powell Campus Center dining hall for lunch each day. How to Enroll Please finish the enrollment form and return it by July 7 with your $150 payment to the Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Checks should be made payable to Alfred Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp University. Major credit cards are accepted. (If paying by credit card, feel free to fax the enrollment form to us at 607-871-2045.) Cancellation Policy Full refunds (退款) will be made for cancellations received by 3:30 pm. on July 18, 2025. We can’t make refunds to students who cancel after July 18 because the amount of materials purchased (采购), meal counts and classroom spaces are based upon the number of students expected and cannot be changed after that time. Questions? For further information, please contact the Office of Summer Programs by email or by calling 607-871-2612. 6．Why is the class in small size? A．To give each camper specific care. B．To create an exciting atmosphere. C．To charge each camper a higher fee. D．To save more room for more students. 7．What can you learn in Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp? A．Chinese language and business communication skills. B．Traditional Chinese arts and calligraphy. C．Modern Chinese pop music and dance. D．Chinese technology and cooking. 8．Which of the following best describes campers’ daily schedule? A．They have to bring their own lunch each day. B．They will learn about Chinese language all day. C．They should come to and leave the camp every day. D．They must stay in the camp for a week day and night. 9．If you want to get back your full fee, you have to give up . A．before 9:00 am July 7 B．before 3:30 pm July 18 C．before 3:30 am July 21 D．before 9:00 am July 25 10．What information can we learn from the passage? A．Teachers are mostly from China. B．You should pay $15 before you enroll. C．You can fax your questions to the office. D．Students will be divided into groups by age. 【答案】6．A 7．B 8．C 9．B 10．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2025年孔子学院汉语与文化日营的相关信息。 6．细节理解题。根据Program部分中“The small class size ensures that each camper gets enough individual attention. (小班授课确保每位露营者都能得到足够的个人关注。)”可知，小班教学是为了给每个露营者特别的照顾。故选A。 7．细节理解题。根据Program部分中“Traditional Chinese Arts (中国传统艺术)”、“Calligraphy  (书法)”可知，在汉语与文化日营中可以学习中国传统艺术和书法。故选B。 8．细节理解题。根据Schedule部分中“Students must arrive at the Confucius Institute each day by 9:00 am. and must be picked up at 3:30 pm. (学生必须在每天上午9点前到达孔子学院，下午3点30分被接走。)”可知，露营者需要每天来营地并离开营地。故选C。 9．细节理解题。根据Cancellation Policy部分中“Full refunds (退款) will be made for cancellations received by 3:30 pm. on July 18, 2025. (对于在2025年7月18日下午3:30前收到的取消通知，将全额退款。)”可知，如果想全额退款，必须在7月18日下午3:30前放弃。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据Who Can Attend?部分中“For classes, students will be divided into younger and older age groups. (上课时，学生将被分为年轻组和年长组。)”可知，学生将按年龄分组。故选D。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）The earth moves round the sun, and the moon moves round the earth. When our part (部分) of the earth turns to the sun, it is day. When our part of the earth turns away from the sun, it is night. The sun is much bigger than the moon. But sometimes the moon looks bigger than the sun, because it’s much nearer to the earth. The sun is very bright. It gives a very strong light. The moon looks quite bright, too. But it doesn’t give any light at all. The moon looks much bigger and brighter than the stars. But in fact the stars are much bigger and brighter than the moon. They look smaller than the moon because they’re much farther away from us. 1．________ moves round________. A．The earth, the moon B．The moon, the earth C．The moon, the stars D．The sun, the earth 2．Sometimes the moon looks bigger than the sun, because ________. A．it is much bigger than the sun B．it comes out only at night C．it is much nearer to the earth than the sun D．it doesn’t give a very strong light 3．The sun ________. A．gives us light B．gives more light than the moon does C．moves round the earth D．makes the moon move round the earth 4．The stars ________. A．look much bigger than the sun B．look much brighter than the moon C．are a lot brighter than the moon, but they are not bigger than the moon D．are much farther away from us than the moon 5．The moon looks bright because ________. A．it gives light B．it reflects (反射) the sun’s light C．it is nearer to the earth D．it is nearer to the sun 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍地球绕太阳、月球绕地球转，解释日月星亮度及大小视觉差异的原因。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The earth moves round the sun, and the moon moves round the earth.(地球围绕太阳转，月球围绕地球转。)”可知，月球围绕地球转动。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“But sometimes the moon looks bigger than the sun, because it’s much nearer to the earth.(但有时月球看起来比太阳大，因为它离地球近得多。)”可知，这里直接解释了月球有时看起来更大的原因——因为它离地球近得多。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“The sun is very bright. It gives a very strong light.(太阳非常明亮，它发出很强的光。)”可知，太阳为我们提供光线。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段“But in fact the stars are much bigger and brighter than the moon. They look smaller than the moon because they’re much farther away from us.(但事实上恒星比月球大得多、亮得多。它们看起来比月球小，因为它们离我们远得多。)”可知，恒星离我们比月球远得多。故选D项。 5．推理判断题。根据第二段“The moon looks quite bright, too. But it doesn’t give any light at all.(月球看起来也很亮，但它根本不发光。)”可推断，月球的光亮是反射太阳的光线。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）Visit Forest Zoo Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tiger from Northeast China. The beautiful birds from England are singing songs, and the monkeys from Mount Ermei are happy to talk to you. Sichuan pandas can play balls. The koala bears from Australia are very cute. The giraffes from Africa are waiting for you. Tickets                   Opening Time Grown-ups (成人) :$3                9:00a. m.--4:30p. m. Children: Over 1.4m:$2            On Friday: Under 1.4m: Free                  10:00a. m.--3:00p. m. Keep the zoo clean! Don’t touch or give food to the animals! 6．How many kinds of animals are talked about in the passage? A．Four B．Five C．Six D．Seven 7．Now Mr Smith is in the zoo with his two sons, one is 1.5m and the other is 1.3m. How much are their tickets together? A．$2 B．$3 C．$4 D．$5 8．Which of the following is the visiting time? A．8:30 a. m. Monday B．9:30a. m. Friday C．3:00p. m. Sunday D．5:00p. m. Tuesday 9．Where are the giraffes from? A．Australia B．Africa C．India D．China 10．Which of the following can we do in the zoo? A．To take a few nice photos. B．To touch the monkey on the head. C．To throw things everywhere. D．To give some food to the animals. 【答案】6．D 7．D 8．C 9．B 10．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍森林动物园的多种动物、门票价格、开放时间及注意事项，邀请游客参观。 6．细节理解题。根据第一段可知，原文依次提到“Indian elephants(印度象)”、“new tiger from Northeast China(中国东北的新老虎)”、“beautiful birds from England(英国的美丽鸟类)”、“monkeys from Mount Ermei(峨眉山的猴子)”、“Sichuan pandas(四川熊猫)”、“koala bears from Australia(澳大利亚的考拉熊)”、“giraffes from Africa(非洲的长颈鹿)”可知，文章谈及7种动物。故选D项。 7．细节理解题。根据票价信息“Grown-ups (成人) : $3   Children: Over 1.4m: $2  Under 1.4m: Free  (成人：3美元；儿童：身高1.4米以上：2美元；身高1.4米以下：免费) ”可知，Smith先生（成人$3）+1.5米的儿子（$2）+1.3 米儿子（免费），总计$$2=$5。故选D项。 8．细节理解题。根据文中开放时间为“9:00 a.m.--4:30 p.m.(上午9时至下午4时30分)”（常规），周五特殊时间为“10:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m.(上午10时至下午3时)”并结合选项可知，只有C项3:00p. m. Sunday(周日 15:00)符合常规开放时段。故选C项。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The giraffes from Africa are waiting for you.(来自非洲的长颈鹿在等你)”可知，长颈鹿来自于非洲。故选B项。 10．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Keep the zoo clean! Don’t touch or give food to the animals!(保持动物园清洁！不要触摸或给动物喂食！)”并结合选项可知， B项（触摸猴子）、C项（乱扔东西）、D项（喂食动物）都是禁止的。而A选项（拍照）未被禁止，属于合理行为。故选A项。 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津南开·期中）A theatre would put on a musical, Beauty and the Beast. I thought Mom would love it. I had been trying to cheer her up since Dad’s passing away. She had already been living with mental disease for a while, and had forgotten many things about her life. Sometimes she remembered Dad had gone. She would wish he could eventually return! When there was nothing to distract her, she would feel upset. I tried to keep her focus on the present. When I was growing up, Mom told me the tale of Beauty and the Beast. She and I had rushed to see the movie version when it first came out. She didn’t miss the musical performance, either. I thought maybe this musical could delight her. When I told her about the performance, Mom was eager to go. That was how we sat in the theatre. The lights darkened. The audience quieted. The curtain rose. That was when the big trouble appeared. “What’s this?” Mom asked loudly. “We’re seeing the musical, Beauty and the Beast” I whispered. “Once upon a time…” the narrator (旁白员) began. Mom began listening closely. Then the Beast appeared. “Is this Cats? ” she asked loudly again. “No, Mom,” I said. “I will see Cats! ”she insisted. I felt my face was hot. I had planned the whole night around our favorite show, Beauty and the Beast, but she was now yearning to see Cats! I struggled to calm Mom down and persuaded her to enjoy the show. Gradually, she was into the performance. Finally the performance was over. We left together. The performers were waiting to greet the audience. Some little girls were lined up to get a picture with Belle. Mom stopped short. “Kar, ” Mom asked shyly, “Could I get a picture with Belle? ” She used to take photos with Belle after the movie. “All right,” I said. I took a picture of Mom standing with Belle. Suddenly I saw a different Mom — joyous from within. These were the moments I must hold fast to. 16．Why did the author’s mother sometimes feel very upset? A．She suffered from mental disease. B．She missed her husband very much. C．She found life to be very boring. D．She could be forgetful sometimes. 17．What can we infer from the author’s description of his childhood? A．He lived a very busy childhood life. B．His mother made him love singing and dancing. C．His mother was crazy about Beauty and the Beast. D．He was greatly influenced by Beauty and the Beast. 18．What big trouble appeared when the curtain rose? A．The author’s mother couldn’t keep quiet. B．The author’s mother couldn’t hear the musical. C．The author’s mother required to go home. D．The author’s mother felt uncomfortable physically. 19．What does the underlined word “yearning” in Paragraph 6 mean? A．Forgetting. B．Regretting. C．Desiring. D．Paying. 20．What can be learned from the author’s Mom photographing with Belle? A．His mother enjoyed staying with little girls. B．The movie made much sense to his mother. C．His mother liked taking pictures with others. D．Belle got inspired by his mother’s support. 【答案】16．B 17．C 18．A 19．C 20．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者的母亲因父亲去世患有精神疾病，常陷入思念与低落。作者为让母亲开心，带她去看她曾经喜爱的音乐剧《美女与野兽》。演出中母亲误将其认作《猫》，一度坚持要看，但最终沉浸其中。结束后，母亲害羞地请求与“贝儿”合影，眼中重现喜悦，这一时刻让作者倍感珍贵。 16．细节理解题。根据第二段“ Sometimes she remembered Dad had gone. She would wish he could eventually return! When there was nothing to distract her, she would feel upset.(有时她会想起爸爸已经走了。她希望他最终能回来！当没有什么事情可以分散她的注意力时，她会感到难过。)”可知，作者母亲有时会感到非常难过是因为她非常想念她的丈夫。故选B。 17．推理判断题。根据第三段“When I was growing up, Mom told me the tale of Beauty and the Beast. She and I had rushed to see the movie version when it first came out. She didn’t miss the musical performance, either.(在我成长的过程中，妈妈给我讲了《美女与野兽》的故事。电影版刚上映时，我和妈妈就赶去看。她也没有错过音乐剧的演出。)”可知，从作者对他童年的描述中，我们能推断出他的母亲非常喜欢《美女与野兽》。故选C。 18．细节理解题。根据第五段““What’s this?” Mom asked loudly. “We’re seeing the musical, Beauty and the Beast” I whispered. “Once upon a time…” the narrator (旁白员) began. Mom began listening closely. Then the Beast appeared.(‘这是什么？’妈妈大声问道。‘我们在看音乐剧《美女与野兽》’，我低声说。‘从前……’旁白员开始说。妈妈开始仔细听。然后野兽出现了。)”和第六段““Is this Cats? ” she asked loudly again.(‘这是《猫》吗？’她又大声问道。)”可知，幕布升起时出现的大麻烦是作者的母亲无法保持安静，一直在大声说话。故选A。 19．词句猜测题。根据上文““Is this Cats? ” she asked loudly again. “No, Mom, ” I said. “I will see Cats! ”she insisted. I felt my face was hot. I had planned the whole night around our favorite show, Beauty and the Beast,(‘这是《猫》吗？’ 她又大声问道。‘不是的，妈妈。’ 我说道。‘我要看《猫》！’她坚持说。我感到脸上发烫。我原本整晚都计划围绕着我们最喜爱的演出《美女与野兽》来安排)”可知，上文提到母亲误将《美女与野兽》认作《猫》，并坚持要看《猫》，由此可知，她此时强烈渴望看《猫》。yearning意为“渴望”。故选C。 20．推理判断题。根据最后一段“She used to take photos with Belle after the movie. “All right,” I said. I took a picture of Mom standing with Belle. Suddenly I saw a different Mom—joyous from within. These were the moments I must hold fast to.(她过去常在电影结束后和贝儿合影。‘好吧，’我说。我给妈妈和贝儿站在一起拍了张照片。突然，我看到了一个不同的妈妈——内心充满了喜悦。这些都是我必须紧紧抓住的时刻。)”可知，从作者的妈妈和贝儿合影中，我们可以了解到这部电影对他的母亲很有意义。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）When it comes to having a healthy body, seeing may be believing. Experiments suggest that people who are shown pictures of their clogged arteries (动脉阻塞)  may be more likely to stay healthy than people who are not. Researchers studied just over 3,500 people. These people were between 40 and 60 years of age. Each person had at least one risk for heart disease, but no signs. The researchers divided these subjects into two groups. The first group received what was called usual care like taking medicine or talking with health care workers about heart disease. However, the members of the other group were shown pictures of their arteries. Researchers also gave them special guidance on why those pictures might be a sign of future health problems. One year later, the people who watched the images of their own arteries had less risk for heart disease than those who weren't shown the pictures. That is where the “pictures” part may help. Doctors warn that many people think they have healthy hearts but, actually, they do not. Clogged arteries can be a silent killer. It takes many years to develop and patients may show no signs until the condition is serious and difficult to treat. Because it is a silent killer, experts say patients only remember a small part of what their doctor tells them to do Seeing a picture is much more effective. To use a popular English expression, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Smoking, an unhealthy habit, and being short of exercise increase the risk of heart attacks. Exercising for at least 30 minutes every day of the week will help to prevent heart disease. Eating at least five servings(份) of fruit and vegetables a day, and limiting your salt intake to less than one spoon a day, also helps to prevent heart attacks. 21．What can we learn from the second paragraph? A．Both of the two groups received so-called usual care. B．More than 3,500 people of all ages took part in the study. C．Those people who attended the research might have heart disease. D．Heart disease is more difficult to treat without medicine. 22．What is the influence of seeing the arterial picture on heart disease? A．It can make people eat more. B．It can be a silent killer. C．It can lower the risk of heart disease. D．It has no effect on heart disease. 23．Why are clogged arteries a silent killer? A．Because some people are doubtful about what doctors say. B．Because the illness has a bad influence on people's brain health. C．Because clogged arteries can kill a person in a short time. D．Because people can’t feel the development of the disease. 24．What should we do to prevent heart attacks according to the text? A．Stop or avoid smoking. B．Take as much sugar as salt. C．Exercise once a week. D．Eat as many nuts as possible. 25．Which of the following is most likely to benefit from the findings? A．A food provider. B．A health helper. C．A safety researcher. D．A medicine seller. 【答案】21．C 22．C 23．D 24．A 25．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。实验表明，那些看到动脉阻塞图片的人可能比那些没有看到的人更有可能保持健康。文章介绍了这一研究开展的过程以及看到可能生病的图片有助于人们保持健康的研究发现。 21．细节理解题。根据第二段“Each person had at least one risk for heart disease, but no signs.(每个人都至少有一个患心脏病的风险因素，但没有症状。)”可知，参与研究的人可能有患心脏病的风险。故选C项。 22．细节理解题。根据第二段“One year later, the people who watched the images of their own arteries had less risk for heart disease than those who weren’t shown the pictures.(一年后，看过自己动脉图像的人患心脏病的风险比未看图片的人更低。)”可知，看动脉图片能降低心脏病风险。故选C项。 23．细节理解题。根据第三段“Clogged arteries can be a silent killer. It takes many years to develop and patients may show no signs until the condition is serious and difficult to treat.(动脉阻塞可能是无声的杀手。它需要多年发展，患者可能在病情严重且难以治疗之前没有任何症状。)”可知，说“动脉阻塞可能是无声的杀手”是因为人们无法感知疾病发展。故选D项。 24．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Smoking, an unhealthy habit, and being short of exercise increase the risk of heart attacks.(吸烟，一种不健康的习惯，和缺乏锻炼会增加心脏病发作的风险。)”可推断，戒烟或避免吸烟有助于预防心脏病。故选A项。 25．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When it comes to having a healthy body, seeing may be believing. Experiments suggest that people who are shown pictures of their clogged arteries (动脉阻塞)   may be more likely to stay healthy than people who are not.(说到拥有健康的身体，眼见为实。实验表明，看到动脉堵塞照片的人可能比没有看到的人更有可能保持健康。)”再结合第三段“Seeing a picture is much more effective(看图片更有效)”可知，文章主要讲“看动脉图片有助于提高健康意识、降低心脏病风险”，所以健康辅助工作者（如提供健康指导或影像检查服务的人）最可能从该发现中受益，故选B项。 Passage 3 （24-25高一下·天津东丽·期中）If you feel at present that you don’t have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keeping friendship requires effort and commitment. Many of us let our lives become so busy with work and other responsibilities that we don’t get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal (叙旧) with the friends, relatives and acquaintances we already have. Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a hurry! Are there any people you could call right now and be sure to receive a pleasant welcome? Are there people that you could count on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life? If you haven’t seen much of them lately, is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart? Is there an argument? If the main reason you haven’t been getting together with the people you already know is that you have got too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. Compare it with your real values and priorities in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that you want? If you have become too busy for friends, why has this happened? Are you seeking material joys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be overspent because you never say “No” to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be appointed to others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you? Examine whether the way you are now spending your time accurately reflects your deepest values and priorities. Make sure that you schedule adequate time for the things that are truly most important to you. If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule and a space in your heart for them. 26．In this passage the author mainly discusses . A．how to balance friendship and work B．how to spend our spare time C．whether we should keep friendship D．whether we should invite friends to dinner regularly 27．Which of the following doesn’t mean a good relationship? A．You have someone to count on when you are in trouble. B．You have someone to have close talks with. C．You have fun when you are with someone. D．You feel depressed with others in life. 28．The reason why you have become too busy for friends may be the following EXCEPT that A．you spend too much time seeking material joys in your life B．you feel it difficult to keep friendship C．you stick to doing everything all by yourself D．you never refuse whatever other people ask you to do 29．What does the underlined word “priorities” mean? A．things that should be dealt with first B．things that should be overlooked C．things that should be kept forever D．things that should be reviewed repeatedly 30．Which would be the best title for the text? A．Are you too busy for friendship? B．Are you too busy with work? C．How to spend your time D．How to make new friends 【答案】26．A 27．D 28．B 29．A 30．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨生活中因过于忙碌而忽视友情的问题及改善方法。 26．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“If you feel at present that you don’t have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. (如果你现在觉得生活中朋友不够，一个原因可能是你让自己太忙，没时间维护已有的人际关系。)”及第六段中的“If the main reason you haven’t been getting together with the people you already know is that you have got too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. (如果你没有和认识的人聚会的主要原因是太忙，那么好好看看你是如何度过时间的。)”可知，作者主要讨论如何平衡友情与工作。故选A项。 27．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Are there people that you could count on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? (有没有人在你困难时可以依靠？你能和他们进行亲密的交谈吗？你们在一起时开心吗？)”可知，“在生活中与他人在一起感到沮丧”不属于良好的人际关系。故选D项。 28．细节理解题。根据第七段中的“Are you seeking material joys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be overspent because you never say “No” to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be appointed to others? (你是否在以牺牲与他人的关系为代价追求物质享受？你是否因为从不对任何人说“不”而让时间被过度占用？你是否坚持自己做本可以交给别人的事情？)”可知，“你觉得维持友谊很困难”不是因太忙而疏于朋友的原因。故选B项。 29．词句猜测题。根据第六段中的“Compare it with your real values and priorities in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that you want? (将其与你生活中真正的价值观和……进行比较。你忙碌的生活方式真的给你带来了你想要的生活质量吗？)”可知，划线单词与“real values”为并列关系，忙碌的生活方式与此进行比较，是否真的带来想要的生活质量，由此可知，“priorities”意为“应优先处理的事情”，与“things that should be dealt with first”意义相近。故选A项。 30．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是首段“If you feel at present that you don’t have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keeping friendship requires effort and commitment. (如果你觉得目前生活中朋友不够多，一个原因可能是你让自己过于忙碌，以至于没时间维系已有的人际关系。建立和维持友谊需要付出努力和投入。)”和尾段“If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule and a space in your heart for them. (如果你真的想在生活中留住朋友，就在日程里为他们留出时间，在心里为他们腾出位置吧。)”可知，文章围绕“是否因太忙而忽视友情”展开，探讨忙碌对人际关系的影响及解决办法，由此可知，“你是否忙得没时间交朋友？”最能概括全文，适合作为最佳标题。故选A项。 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津南开·期中）A Look at the Festivals This Summer The Firegathering 18-20 May The Firegathering festival returns to an unidentified place somewhere in the Sussex countryside this May. The ticket price is a very agreeable £40, an amount that the organizers promise covers only the costs of staging (筹办) the event. As well as the night-club singers and dancers and circus performers, you can expect live performances from local stars. If this looks like it might be right for you, you’d be well advised to book your ticket soon; the event has sold out every year since its beginning four years ago. Sheep Music 20-22 July Sheep Music started life as a garden party and has developed into a full-scale (全面的) community event. Even though the advertising has always been limited to word of mouth, the huge number of people two years ago left organizers worried that the large crowds could ruin the festival’s family feel. Luckily July sees the return of this brilliant party. The climax (高潮) comes in the shape of Saturday night’s full-scale parade that you just would not expect to happen in the otherwise sleepy Welsh borders. The Big Chill 3-5 August Ten years on and The Big Chill could very well be close to becoming a big pop festival like Glastonbury. That said, the many thousands in attendance are still able to relax in the beautiful Eastnor deer park and listen to plenty of music that would otherwise pass them by. Families have always been given a warm welcome and it’s fair to say that The Big Chill is probably the most child-friendly of all the medium-sized festivals. If you’ve never been, you should certainly go. Summer Sundae 10-12 August Although only a year old this summer, Summer Sundae has quickly inspired the imaginations of Leicesteks music lovers. Last year’s event was a success, noted by more than a few mentions at the UK Festival Awards. It is set in the impressive grounds of De Montfort Hall. Although the performers are still to be confirmed, the cabins (小屋) are sure to be there. These small buildings are made from wood and carpets, storage space, and can fit a family for the night. 11．What can we learn about The Firegathering? A．The festival will take place in a park. B．No profits will be made from the festival. C．The audience will be more than expected. D．A lot of national stars will perform at the festival. 12．What is the most exciting part of Sheep Music? A．The garden party. B．The advertisement. C．The family feel. D．The parade. 13．The Big Chill is the best choice for those who ________. A．like a completely free show B．want to experience the family feel C．want to take their children to a festival D．tend to enjoy the light music and relax themselves 14．What do we know about Summer Sundae? A．It’s a community event. B．Its performers are fixed. C．It will provide the audience with places for the night. D．It is set in several halls and cabins. 15．What is the similarity of these festivals? A．They entertain audience with music. B．They have a long history. C．They need advance booking. D．They can be compared with Glastonbury. 【答案】11．B 12．D 13．C 14．C 15．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了今年夏天四个不同的音乐节。 11．细节理解题。根据第一则广告中的“The ticket price is a very agreeable £40, an amount that the organizers promise covers only the costs of staging (筹办) the event.(门票价格是非常合适的40英镑，组织者承诺这个价格只包括举办活动的费用。)”可知，这项活动的门票费用只够支付它的成本。由此可推断出，在这个节日里所举办的活动没有利润。故选B。 12．细节理解题。根据第二则广告中的“The climax (高潮) comes in the shape of Saturday night’s full-scale parade that you just would not expect to happen in the otherwise sleepy Welsh borders.(高潮部分以周六晚上的盛大游行形式呈现，而这样的游行活动，你压根儿不会料到会出现在平日里一片宁静的威尔士边境地区。)”可知，Sheep Music最激动人心的部分是游行。故选D。 13．细节理解题。根据The Big Chill部分“Families have always been given a warm welcome and it’s fair to say that The Big Chill is probably the most child-friendly of all the medium-sized festivals.(家庭向来都会受到热烈欢迎，公平地说，The Big Chill可能是所有中型节日活动中最适宜儿童参与的。)”可知，对于那些想带孩子去参加节日的人来说，The Big Chill是最好的选择。故选C。 14．细节理解题。根据Summer Sundae部分的“These small buildings are made from wood and carpets, storage space, and can fit a family for the night.(这些小建筑由木材和地毯、存储空间组成，可以容纳一个家庭过夜。)”可知，Summer Sundae将为观众提供过夜的场所。故选C。 15．推理判断题。根据第一则广告中的“singers and dancers(歌手和舞者)”、第二则广告中“Sheep Music(绵羊音乐节)”、第三则广告中的“plenty of music(大量的音乐)”和第四则广告中的“music lovers(音乐爱好者)”可推断出，在举办这些节日的时候，都伴随有音乐。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. You can learn to speak English by using English learning software. EasyWords EasyWords is quality software for learning some of the very popularly used words and phrases from various languages, such as Spanish, English and German. You can use this software to learn more than 1, 600 English phrases and words easily. You can learn these words by being given two types of tests, and they are Multiple-choice and Written. ProvaLingua ProvaLingua provides more than 4, 000 English words or phrases, which are from more than150 lists, for its users. It lets you learn English by giving tests for all these words or phrases. More importantly, you can also add lists of words or phrases that you want to learn by yourself. Falibo — Conversations Falibo-Conversations has some common and free English audio (音频的) conversation lessons. It provides more than 50 audio conversations with written pronunciation. Even English beginners can learn English through practice. But it has an ad-supported system, which means that every time you open this software, it will also open its website. English Today Lite English Today Lite is very useful English language learning software for beginners and regular English speakers. It provides many ways that you can use to learn English, such as games and tests. It also provides images and audio pronunciation of English words to make it easier to learn English. What’s more, it also has a paid version (版本) with a lot more useful features. 16．EasyWords allows users to _______. A．take writing and speaking tests B．pick up some difficult English grammar C．choose any language they want to master D．learn commonly used English words and phrases easily 17．Who would most probably prefer using ProvaLingua? A．People wanting to make their own lists of words. B．People planning to improve their spoken English. C．People interested in learning fun facts about the UK. D．People wishing to find a partner to learn English with. 18．What do we know about Falibo-Conversations? A．Its advertising pages can be avoided. B．It allows English learning in many different ways. C．It teaches users to break English by conversation. D．Its conversation lessons are limited to English beginners. 19．If you don’t mind spending money on advanced features, which software is a great choice? A．EasyWords. B．ProvaLingua. C．English Today Lite. D．Falibo-Conversations. 20．What is the purpose of the text? A．To give people some tips on English learning. B．To introduce some English learning software. C．To encourage people to learn a foreign language. D．To compare the strengths and weaknesses of some software. 【答案】16．D 17．A 18．C 19．C 20．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四款英语学习软件。 16．细节理解题。根据EasyWords部分中“EasyWords is quality software for learning some of the very popularly used words and phrases from various languages, such as Spanish, English and German. You can use this software to learn more than 1, 600 English phrases and words easily.(EasyWords是一款优质软件，用于学习各种语言中一些非常常用的单词和短语，如西班牙语、英语和德语。你可以使用这款软件轻松学习1600多个英语短语和单词)”可知，EasyWords允许用户轻松学习常用的英语单词和短语。故选D项。 17．细节理解题。根据ProvaLingua部分中“More importantly, you can also add lists of words or phrases that you want to learn by yourself.(更重要的是，你还可以自己添加想要学习的单词或短语列表)”可知，想要自己制作单词列表的人最可能更喜欢使用ProvaLingua。故选A项。 18．细节理解题。根据Falibo—Conversations部分中“Falibo—Conversations has some common and free English audio (音频的) conversation lessons. It provides more than 50 audio conversations with written pronunciation. Even English beginners can learn English through practice.(Falibo Conversations有一些常见且免费的英语音频对话课程。它提供了50多个带有书面发音的音频对话。即使是英语初学者也可以通过练习来学习英语)”可知，它通过对话教用户学习英语。故选C项。 19．细节理解题。根据English Today Lite部分中“What’s more, it also has a paid version (版本) with a lot more useful features.(此外，它还有一个付费版本，有更多有用的功能)”可知，如果你不介意花钱购买高级功能，English Today Lite是一个不错的选择。故选C项。 20．推理判断题。根据第一段中“English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. You can learn to speak English by using English learning software.(英语是世界上使用最广泛的语言之一。你可以通过使用英语学习软件来学习说英语)”以及后文对EasyWords、ProvaLingua、Falibo Conversations、English Today Lite这几款英语学习软件的介绍可知，文章主要目的是介绍一些英语学习软件。故选B项。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津和平·期中）There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t messed up. Now even Antarctica, the only continent with no permanent human inhabitants, is being altered by us. A study found that the increasing human presence in Antarctica is causing more snow melting — bad news for a frozen world already battling the effects of human-caused global warming. Black carbon, the dark, dusty pollution that comes from burning fossil fuels, has settled in locations where tourists and researchers spend a lot of time, scientists found. Even the smallest amount of the dark pollutant can have a significant impact on melting because of its very low reflectivity: things that are light in color, like snow, reflect the sun’s energy and stay cool; things that are dark, like black carbon, absorb the sun’s energy and warm up. “The snow albedo (反射率) effect is one of the largest uncertainties in regional and global climate modeling right now,” Alia Khan,a snow and ice scientist at Western Washington University, told CNN.“ That’s one of the motivations for the study, to quantify the impact of black carbon on regional snow melting, which is important for quantifying the role of black carbon in the global loss of snow and ice.” “Antarctica is sitting there pretty much silently all year. But, if it weren’t there, in the state that it is meant to be, the balance that we have in the climate system would no longer exist,” Marilyn Raphael,a geography professor said. “Antarctica’s sea ice is also important to maintain a balance in atmospheric circulation,” he added. As waters get warmer, some Antarctic creatures are finding their homes more and more unlivable. “Everything we do has consequences,” Raphael said. “We need to educate ourselves about those consequences, especially in systems that we know relatively little about. We have to be careful that we don’t upset the climate balance.” 11．In the passage, the word “altered” in “Now even Antarctica, the only continent with no permanent human inhabitants, is being altered by us.” probably means . A．protected B．changed C．discovered D．occupied 12．Why can the smallest amount of black carbon have a huge impact on melting? A．It is highly reflective. B．Its dark colour absorbs heat. C．It produces vast energy. D．It causes much pollution. 13．According to Alia, which of the following is one reason for conducting the study? A．To measure the impact of black carbon on melting. B．To quantify the cost of battling against climate change. C．To remove the uncertainties of global warming effects. D．To urge people to pay more attention to the melting problem. 14．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．The change caused by the Antarctic ice melting. B．The methods to stop the Antarctic ice melting. C．The significance of the Antarctic being in its normal state. D．The sufferings Antarctic creatures are experiencing. 15．What did Raphael advise people to do? A．Reduce tourist numbers. B．Face the consequences. C．Acquire professional education. D．Stop disturbing the climate. 【答案】11．B 12．B 13．A 14．C 15．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍人类活动产生的黑碳导致南极积雪融化及其对气候系统的影响。 11．词句猜测题。根据第一段中的“A study found that the increasing human presence in Antarctica is causing more snow melting — bad news for a frozen world already battling the effects of human-caused global warming.(一项研究发现，人类在南极的活动日益增多，导致更多积雪融化——这对一个已经在应对人类造成的全球变暖影响的冰冻世界来说是个坏消息。)”可知，研究发现，人类在南极的活动日益增多，从而导致冰雪融化，由此可知，在唯一一个没有永久性居民的大陆正被人们所改变，由此可知，划线单词“altered”的意思与“changed（改变）”的意义相近。故选B项。 12．细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Even the smallest amount of the dark pollutant can have a significant impact on melting because of its very low reflectiveness: like snow, reflect the sun's energy and stay cool; things that are dark, like black carbon, absorb the sun's energy and warm up.(甚至最少量的深色污染物也会对融化产生重要的影响，因为它的反射率非常低：颜色较浅的物体，如雪，反射太阳的能量并保持凉爽；黑暗的东西，如黑碳，吸收太阳的能量并变暖)”可知，由于能够吸收热量，黑碳对融化会产生巨大的影响。故选B项。 13．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“That’s one of the motivations for the study, to quantify the impact of black carbon on regional snowmelt, which is important for quantifying the role of black carbon in the global loss of snow and ice.(这是这项研究的动机之一，量化黑碳对区域融雪的影响，这对于量化黑碳在全球冰雪损失中的作用非常重要)”可知，在研究过程中，量化黑碳对融雪的影响是十分巨大的。故选A项。 14．主旨大意题。根据第四段中的““Antarctica is sitting there pretty much silently all year. But, if it weren’t there, in the state that it is meant to be, the balance that we have in the climate system would no longer exist,” Marilyn Raphael,a geography professor said. “Antarctica’s sea ice is also important to maintain a balance in atmospheric circulation,” he added. (地理学教授玛丽莲・拉斐尔称：“南极洲几乎一整年都在那里静静地存在着。但如果它不在那里，或者没有处于本应有的状态，我们气候系统中的平衡就将不复存在。”她补充道：“南极的海冰对维持大气环流的平衡也很重要。”)”可知，第四段主要讲南极保持正常状态的重要性。故选C项。 15．细节理解题。根据最后一段““Everything we do has consequences,” Raphael said. “We need to educate ourselves about those consequences, especially in systems that we know relatively little about. We have to be careful that we don’t upset the climate balance.”(“我们所做的一切都有后果，”拉斐尔说。“我们需要教育自己了解这些后果，特别是在我们相对知之甚少的系统中，我们必须小心，不要破坏气候平衡。”)”可知，拉斐尔建议我们停止扰乱气候，不应破坏气候的平衡。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津河北·期中）In Colombia, an environmental group is leading a project to save the wild areas in the San Lucas Mountains, with the invaluable assistance of local coffee growers. Since 2016, the areas around San Lucas have been in danger because gold miners and coca planters make more money than coffee farmers. To help out, a group called WebConserva has started a project to establish connections between local coffee farmers and a network of buyers across the nation. This plan is designed to not only enhance the market reach for the farmers’ produce but also to significantly increase their earnings. By doing this, WebConserva is creating a way for farmers to keep growing coffee, which in turn serves as a protective boundary around the forests, ensuring the preservation (保护) of the area’s rich biodiversity (生物多样性). At present, 10 families are part of the project, growing coffee on 400 hectares (公顷) of land. WebConserva hopes that eventually, this number will grow to 200 families. If that happens, they could help save 20,000 hectares of forest that hasn’t been touched by humans. The families have promised not to cut down any trees to make more space for their crops or to hunt the animals that live there. In return, they get paid $300 when they sell 125 kilograms of coffee. Arcadio Barajas is a testament (证明) to the project’s impact. His coffee farm sets up a barrier between cattle farms and forests where wild animals live, thus reducing the possibility of conflict between cattle farmers and wild animals. “Cutting down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against my faith, and now I feel that growing coffee lets me be a good guardian of the land,” he said. Amnobis Romero, once a coca grower and miner, has turned a new leaf. “Many families depended on illegal activities to support their children years ago. Now, we feel it a duty to look after this biodiversity and leave it for future generations,” he said. People who care about nature want to make San Lucas a national park to keep it safe. But it’s taking a long time to make this happen. Carlos Valderrama, the person in charge of WebConserva, believes that their project can create a way of farming that will work well for many years to come. He said, “This project helps to keep the forests, all the different kinds of plants and animals, and the environment healthy, while also making life better for the people who grow coffee.” 16．What does the WebConserva project aim to achieve in the San Lucas Mountains? A．To encourage hunting to support local farmers. B．To increase the mining and coca farming industries. C．To link local coffee growers with buyers nationwide. D．To promote cutting down trees for coffee farming space. 17．What is a requirement for coffee growers to earn money from the WebConserva project? A．Stopping cattle farming near forests. B．Preventing wildlife harm and tree cutting. C．Changing to organic coffee within one year. D．Donating 10% of their land to national parks. 18．How does WebConserva protect wild areas in San Lucas? A．By expanding cattle farms. B．By replacing forests with coffee farms. C．By building physical fences around forests. D．By supporting coffee farming as a protection tool. 19．Why does the author mention Arcadio Barajas and Arnobis Romero? A．To explain the government’s slow action. B．To show coffee farming is more profitable than coca. C．To prove all farmers have abandoned illegal activities. D．To illustrate how the project transformed farmers’ attitudes. 20．What can we conclude from the passage? A．Families protecting wildlife will get very rich. B．WebConserva benefits ecosystems and local people’s life. C．Gold mining and coca farming have been replaced rapidly. D．San Lucas will develop into a national park in the near future. 【答案】16．C 17．B 18．D 19．D 20．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。在哥伦比亚，WebConserva组织助咖啡农对接全国买家，既增其收入，又护圣卢卡斯山区野生区域及生物多样性。 16．细节理解题。根据第一段“To help out, a group called WebConserva has started a project to establish connections between local coffee farmers and a network of buyers across the nation.(为了提供帮助，一个名为“WebConserva”的组织启动了一个项目，旨在将当地咖啡种植户与全国的买家网络建立联系)”可知，WebConserva项目在圣卢卡斯山脉旨在将当地的咖啡种植户与全国的买家联系起来。故选C。 17．细节理解题。根据第二段“The families have promised not to cut down any trees to make more space for their crops or to hunt the animals that live there.(这些家庭承诺不会砍伐任何树木来为他们的农作物腾出更多空间，也不会捕杀生活在那里的动物)”可知，咖啡种植者要通过WebConserva项目获得收益，需要避免对野生动物造成伤害以及禁止砍伐树木。故选B。 18．细节理解题。根据第一段“By doing this, WebConserva is creating a way for farmers to keep growing coffee, which in turn serves as a protective boundary around the forests, ensuring the preservation (保护) of the area’s rich biodiversity (生物多样性).(通过这样做，网络保护组织正在为农民创造一种持续种植咖啡的方式，从而形成一道保护屏障，确保该地区丰富的生物多样性得以保护)”可知，WebConserva通过支持咖啡种植作为一项保护手段保护圣卢卡斯地区的野生动植物。故选D。 19．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段““Cutting down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against my faith, and now I feel that growing coffee lets me be a good guardian of the land,” he said.(“砍伐森林来种植古柯并捕杀野生动物违背了我的信仰，而现在我觉得种植咖啡让我能够很好地守护这片土地。”他说。)”以及倒数第二段“Amnobis Romero, once a coca grower and miner, has turned a new leaf. “Many families depended on illegal activities to support their children years ago. Now, we feel it a duty to look after this biodiversity and leave it for future generations,” he said.(阿莫尼比斯·罗梅罗曾是古柯种植者和矿工，如今已改过自新。他说：“多年前，许多家庭依靠非法活动来供养孩子。现在，我们觉得有责任保护这种生物多样性，并将其留给子孙后代。”)”可知，作者提及阿卡迪奥·巴雷哈斯和阿诺比斯·罗梅罗是为了以此来说明该项目如何改变了农民的态度。故选D。 20．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Carlos Valderrama, the person in charge of WebConserva, believes that their project can create a way of farming that will work well for many years to come. He said, “This project helps to keep the forests, all the different kinds of plants and animals, and the environment healthy, while also making life better for the people who grow coffee.”(负责“网络保护”项目的卡洛斯·瓦尔德拉马认为，他们的项目能够开创一种可持续的农业模式，这种模式在未来数年都将行之有效。他说：“这个项目有助于保护森林、各种各样的植物和动物以及环境，同时也能让种植咖啡的人们的生活更加美好)”可知，WebConserva有益于生态系统和当地人民的生活。故选B。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解（应用文） 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）Many people dream of travelling for a living, but what does it actually involve? Many would be guides start as volunteers, working in a place they know well, showing tourists around. Experience in a related field is generally favoured by employers in the travel industry. Skills and qualities needed While everyone brings their own personality to the job, there are some basic qualities that all tour guides should have: ·Energy and enthusiasm are an absolute must — when the day’s tour is done, a guide still needs to study commentary and confirm the next days activities, so you will often need to operate on very little sleep. ·A friendly personality is needed when interacting with clients, tour operators and the general public. ·An insight into a wide range of cultures helps a guide settle all kinds of issues, not only in the place being visited, but also among the people on the tour. ·Knowledge of emergency (紧急情况) procedures and the ability to remain calm in a crisis will benefit any tour guide. Your confidence as a tour leader will spread to the whole group. Know the reality Life as a tour guide often requires a long period away from home. Some find that busy times at work fall on holidays they would like to spend with loved ones. Burn-out (职业倦怠) is also a factor to consider but it does not mean the end of a career in travel. There are often positions available for roles in product development and sales within the industry; experience as a guide will stand you in good stead (对任何一名导游都有益) for these. Visit our Centre for Further Education to get more information on how to receive a General Certificate in Guiding and start your career as a tour guide. 1．What would be a good start to become a tour guide? A．Making friends with professional guides. B．Getting a degree in tourism management. C．Guiding tours in a familiar place for free. D．Developing different detailed tour plans. 2．Which of the following is necessary for a tour guide? A．Ability to work alone. B．Fluency in different languages. C．Complete knowledge of finance. D．Quick reaction to unexpected situations. 3．What is suggested if one feels tired of working as a guide? A．Talking with loved ones. B．Taking formal training in sales. C．Seeking another career in the travel industry. D．Taking a long vacation away from home. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．Becoming a tour guide B．Skills and qualities needed to be a tour guide C．The reality a tour guide has to know D．How to receive a certificate in guiding 5．Where can you most probably find the text? A．In a travel magazine. B．In a news report. C．In a fashion magazine. D．In a science book. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）Interlibrary Loan (借阅) (ILL) provides teachers, students and staff with access to books that are checked out or not owned by our own libraries, as well as digitized copies of articles and book chapters from our collection. Who Can Borrow? Current students, teachers (including retired) and staff can request items through ILL. Interlibrary loan is not available to former students, guest borrowers or fee-card holders. How Long Does It Take? Articles are usually received within 1-2 days and books in 5-10 days. However, obtaining items that are rare recently published or in high demand may take longer. To speed up the process, please make sure the information you submit through the ILL Request Form is accurate. Length of Loans Loan periods are established by the lending library. All due dates are noted on the label. Borrowed items are subject to recall by the lending library. Any restrictions established by the lending library will be indicated on the label. No renewals (续借) are allowed for physical items borrowed through II. I Notification (通知)/ Delivery Options For a physical item, you will be notified by email when it arrives. Items are picked up at one of our libraries the one you selected in the IL Request Form. For an article or book chapter, you will be notified by email when it is available. To obtain the article or chapter, click on the link provided in the email and log into your ILL account. Once in your account, select Electronic Articles Received. Interlibrary Loan Fees Library type Loan cost Article/ chapter cost Non-profit Libraries $15 $10 For-profit Libraries $20 $12 International Libraries $25 $15 6．Who can use the ILL service? A．Former students. B．Guest borrowers. C．Retired teachers. D．Fee-card holders. 7．What is a rule for borrowing a print book through ILL? A．Pay an extra fee for delivery. B．Renew it before the due date. C．Pick it up at the lending library. D．Return it when it is recalled. 8．How are users notified when a requested physical item arrives? A．By a phone call from the library. B．Through an email. C．By a text message reminder. D．Via a postal letter. 9．What should users do to receive a digital article or book chapter requested through ILL? A．Visit the library in person to collect a printed copy. B．Click the link in the email and log into their ILL account. C．Call the library to request a physical delivery. D．Wait for a librarian to mail a USB drive. 10．How much do you pay for two articles obtained from an international library? A．$15. B．$20. C．$24. D．$30. Passage 3 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH! We offer one-on-one online lessons with high-level tutors (家庭教师) . You can book a free trial lesson (试听课) . FEATURE Schedule lessons based on your time. We adapt teachers’ styles to the students——not the other way around——and help students achieve their dream of learning a language. Drink a cup of coffee or tea, take a seat and ENJOY! Free time! You can choose exactly when you want to study and take lessons from anywhere m the world. Book your classes during your free time. You’ll never have to worry about a time problem! WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Tell your tutors your goals, your needs, and your learning style, and they will prepare a learning plan for you. Book a time with the teachers of your choice to find out if they are the right fit for you. WHAT YOU NEED VIFI——Book your Spanish lesson at HeyYou Languages! A Skype ID．If you don’t have one, it’s free to create one at Skype.com. A computer or smartphone. We suggest using headphones with a microphone for a better experience.    SOME REVIEWS Tom, from England: I have improved greatly. In the beginning I didn’t know anything except “hola” and “gracias”. I can now read, write and listen. She is friendly, makes the lessons fun and always pushes you to improve, as well as gives you confidence along the way. Jimmy, Singapore: My tutor puts me at ease (不拘束) in class and allows me to show my true Spanish abilities. She is clearly a professional teacher with great organisation, activities, ideas and of course patience! For more information, fill in the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible. 11．Which of the following can you get for free? A．A private tutor. B．A trial lesson. C．A cup of coffee. D．A learning plan. 12．When can you begin your studies? A．Any time you like. B．The time your teachers set. C．The time you create a Skype ID． D．The time you pass a Spanish test. 13．What can we know about the Spanish teachers? A．They arc all from Spain. B．They ask students to suit their styles. C．They teach students by suiting students' styles. D．They advise students to learn Spanish at school. 14．Why are headphones with a microphone suggested? A．They are cheap. B．They have many types. C．They are easy to carry. D．They offer a good learning experience. 15．What does Jimmy think of his teachers? A．Attractive. B．Funny. C．Relaxing. D．Difficult. 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津西青·期中）Musicals on the way The Preposterous Predicament of Polly Peel By Julie& Kevin It explores a family dealing with the loss of a loved one through the eyes and imagination of a little girl who loves biology (生物学). The musical was inspired by the painting The Young Biologist by Paul Peel, a well-known painter. “The characters’ joy and humor are as important in this show as their sadness; it won’t make viewers sad throughout the musical. The musical will bring laughter and tears to the audience,”  said Kevin. Many talented performers wait for your coming. One Small Step By Barbara & Anika It brings an out-of-this-world journey into the life of Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space and commander (指挥官) of the International Space Station. The musical is played by many talented students and professional artists. “We’ve known directly how funny the high school theater can be,” Anika said. The Princess of the Tower By Alisse & Scott To stop a bad prophecy (预言) from coming true, the King allows Princess Solima to hide herself away in a far-off tower. Then she meets with huge birds and other things. The players tell the story while performing music. “Our goal has been to create the kind of show that will touch the young audience the way we were touched as kids,” Scott said. Once on This Island By Lynn & Stephen It’s about the story of Ti Moune, a brave countryside girl in search of her place in the world and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a journey to prove that love is stronger than death.The musical’s leading performers include Tamyra, Cassondra, Phillip, Courtnee, and so on. 1．What does Kevin tell us about The Preposterous Predicament of Polly Peel? A．It will be both moving and funny. B．It is thought highly of by viewers. C．It is in memory of a young biologist. D．It centers on the life of a famous painter. 2．What is One Small Step mainly about? A．The work of an artist. B．The great fun of a theater. C．The story of an astronaut. D．The adventure of teenagers. 3．Princess Solima goes to a far-off tower to ________. A．turn to her father for help B．take care of wild animals C．learn necessary life skills D．avoid something unpleasant 4．What do we know about Ti Moune? A．She has great musical talent. B．She is afraid of challenges. C．She believes in love's power. D．She often causes trouble. 5．In which section of a magazine may we read this text? A．Travel. B．Culture. C．Fashion. D．Science. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津河北·期中）Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp July 21-25, 2025 Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:30 pm For ages 7-16 Location: Confucius Institute, 10 Park Street, Alfred Camp Fee (费用):$150(includes lunch) Enrollment Deadline (报名截止日期): July 7, 2025 Program The AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting and fun-filled environment. The small class size ensures that each camper gets enough individual attention. This program features: Chinese Language Classes Traditional Chinese Arts Calligraphy Handwork Songs & Dance Games Cooking Daily Lunch in the University Dining Hall Faculty (教员) Top-quality instruction is provided by famous members of the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers and good at both English and Chinese. Who Can Attend? This week-long day camp is for students aged 7-16 who wish to participate in a fun, unforgettable summer experience in Chinese language and culture. For classes, students will be divided into younger and older age groups. Schedule Students must arrive at the Confucius Institute each day by 9:00 am. and must be picked up at 3:30 pm. Morning lessons will focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons will be filled with hands-on cultural activities. Instructors will bring students to the Powell Campus Center dining hall for lunch each day. How to Enroll Please finish the enrollment form and return it by July 7 with your $150 payment to the Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Checks should be made payable to Alfred Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp University. Major credit cards are accepted. (If paying by credit card, feel free to fax the enrollment form to us at 607-871-2045.) Cancellation Policy Full refunds (退款) will be made for cancellations received by 3:30 pm. on July 18, 2025. We can’t make refunds to students who cancel after July 18 because the amount of materials purchased (采购), meal counts and classroom spaces are based upon the number of students expected and cannot be changed after that time. Questions? For further information, please contact the Office of Summer Programs by email or by calling 607-871-2612. 6．Why is the class in small size? A．To give each camper specific care. B．To create an exciting atmosphere. C．To charge each camper a higher fee. D．To save more room for more students. 7．What can you learn in Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp? A．Chinese language and business communication skills. B．Traditional Chinese arts and calligraphy. C．Modern Chinese pop music and dance. D．Chinese technology and cooking. 8．Which of the following best describes campers’ daily schedule? A．They have to bring their own lunch each day. B．They will learn about Chinese language all day. C．They should come to and leave the camp every day. D．They must stay in the camp for a week day and night. 9．If you want to get back your full fee, you have to give up . A．before 9:00 am July 7 B．before 3:30 pm July 18 C．before 3:30 am July 21 D．before 9:00 am July 25 10．What information can we learn from the passage? A．Teachers are mostly from China. B．You should pay $15 before you enroll. C．You can fax your questions to the office. D．Students will be divided into groups by age. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）The earth moves round the sun, and the moon moves round the earth. When our part (部分) of the earth turns to the sun, it is day. When our part of the earth turns away from the sun, it is night. The sun is much bigger than the moon. But sometimes the moon looks bigger than the sun, because it’s much nearer to the earth. The sun is very bright. It gives a very strong light. The moon looks quite bright, too. But it doesn’t give any light at all. The moon looks much bigger and brighter than the stars. But in fact the stars are much bigger and brighter than the moon. They look smaller than the moon because they’re much farther away from us. 1．________ moves round________. A．The earth, the moon B．The moon, the earth C．The moon, the stars D．The sun, the earth 2．Sometimes the moon looks bigger than the sun, because ________. A．it is much bigger than the sun B．it comes out only at night C．it is much nearer to the earth than the sun D．it doesn’t give a very strong light 3．The sun ________. A．gives us light B．gives more light than the moon does C．moves round the earth D．makes the moon move round the earth 4．The stars ________. A．look much bigger than the sun B．look much brighter than the moon C．are a lot brighter than the moon, but they are not bigger than the moon D．are much farther away from us than the moon 5．The moon looks bright because ________. A．it gives light B．it reflects (反射) the sun’s light C．it is nearer to the earth D．it is nearer to the sun Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）Visit Forest Zoo Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tiger from Northeast China. The beautiful birds from England are singing songs, and the monkeys from Mount Ermei are happy to talk to you. Sichuan pandas can play balls. The koala bears from Australia are very cute. The giraffes from Africa are waiting for you. Tickets                   Opening Time Grown-ups (成人) :$3                9:00a. m.--4:30p. m. Children: Over 1.4m:$2            On Friday: Under 1.4m: Free                  10:00a. m.--3:00p. m. Keep the zoo clean! Don’t touch or give food to the animals! 6．How many kinds of animals are talked about in the passage? A．Four B．Five C．Six D．Seven 7．Now Mr Smith is in the zoo with his two sons, one is 1.5m and the other is 1.3m. How much are their tickets together? A．$2 B．$3 C．$4 D．$5 8．Which of the following is the visiting time? A．8:30 a. m. Monday B．9:30a. m. Friday C．3:00p. m. Sunday D．5:00p. m. Tuesday 9．Where are the giraffes from? A．Australia B．Africa C．India D．China 10．Which of the following can we do in the zoo? A．To take a few nice photos. B．To touch the monkey on the head. C．To throw things everywhere. D．To give some food to the animals. 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津南开·期中）A theatre would put on a musical, Beauty and the Beast. I thought Mom would love it. I had been trying to cheer her up since Dad’s passing away. She had already been living with mental disease for a while, and had forgotten many things about her life. Sometimes she remembered Dad had gone. She would wish he could eventually return! When there was nothing to distract her, she would feel upset. I tried to keep her focus on the present. When I was growing up, Mom told me the tale of Beauty and the Beast. She and I had rushed to see the movie version when it first came out. She didn’t miss the musical performance, either. I thought maybe this musical could delight her. When I told her about the performance, Mom was eager to go. That was how we sat in the theatre. The lights darkened. The audience quieted. The curtain rose. That was when the big trouble appeared. “What’s this?” Mom asked loudly. “We’re seeing the musical, Beauty and the Beast” I whispered. “Once upon a time…” the narrator (旁白员) began. Mom began listening closely. Then the Beast appeared. “Is this Cats? ” she asked loudly again. “No, Mom,” I said. “I will see Cats! ”she insisted. I felt my face was hot. I had planned the whole night around our favorite show, Beauty and the Beast, but she was now yearning to see Cats! I struggled to calm Mom down and persuaded her to enjoy the show. Gradually, she was into the performance. Finally the performance was over. We left together. The performers were waiting to greet the audience. Some little girls were lined up to get a picture with Belle. Mom stopped short. “Kar, ” Mom asked shyly, “Could I get a picture with Belle? ” She used to take photos with Belle after the movie. “All right,” I said. I took a picture of Mom standing with Belle. Suddenly I saw a different Mom — joyous from within. These were the moments I must hold fast to. 16．Why did the author’s mother sometimes feel very upset? A．She suffered from mental disease. B．She missed her husband very much. C．She found life to be very boring. D．She could be forgetful sometimes. 17．What can we infer from the author’s description of his childhood? A．He lived a very busy childhood life. B．His mother made him love singing and dancing. C．His mother was crazy about Beauty and the Beast. D．He was greatly influenced by Beauty and the Beast. 18．What big trouble appeared when the curtain rose? A．The author’s mother couldn’t keep quiet. B．The author’s mother couldn’t hear the musical. C．The author’s mother required to go home. D．The author’s mother felt uncomfortable physically. 19．What does the underlined word “yearning” in Paragraph 6 mean? A．Forgetting. B．Regretting. C．Desiring. D．Paying. 20．What can be learned from the author’s Mom photographing with Belle? A．His mother enjoyed staying with little girls. B．The movie made much sense to his mother. C．His mother liked taking pictures with others. D．Belle got inspired by his mother’s support. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期中）When it comes to having a healthy body, seeing may be believing. Experiments suggest that people who are shown pictures of their clogged arteries (动脉阻塞)  may be more likely to stay healthy than people who are not. Researchers studied just over 3,500 people. These people were between 40 and 60 years of age. Each person had at least one risk for heart disease, but no signs. The researchers divided these subjects into two groups. The first group received what was called usual care like taking medicine or talking with health care workers about heart disease. However, the members of the other group were shown pictures of their arteries. Researchers also gave them special guidance on why those pictures might be a sign of future health problems. One year later, the people who watched the images of their own arteries had less risk for heart disease than those who weren't shown the pictures. That is where the “pictures” part may help. Doctors warn that many people think they have healthy hearts but, actually, they do not. Clogged arteries can be a silent killer. It takes many years to develop and patients may show no signs until the condition is serious and difficult to treat. Because it is a silent killer, experts say patients only remember a small part of what their doctor tells them to do Seeing a picture is much more effective. To use a popular English expression, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Smoking, an unhealthy habit, and being short of exercise increase the risk of heart attacks. Exercising for at least 30 minutes every day of the week will help to prevent heart disease. Eating at least five servings(份) of fruit and vegetables a day, and limiting your salt intake to less than one spoon a day, also helps to prevent heart attacks. 21．What can we learn from the second paragraph? A．Both of the two groups received so-called usual care. B．More than 3,500 people of all ages took part in the study. C．Those people who attended the research might have heart disease. D．Heart disease is more difficult to treat without medicine. 22．What is the influence of seeing the arterial picture on heart disease? A．It can make people eat more. B．It can be a silent killer. C．It can lower the risk of heart disease. D．It has no effect on heart disease. 23．Why are clogged arteries a silent killer? A．Because some people are doubtful about what doctors say. B．Because the illness has a bad influence on people's brain health. C．Because clogged arteries can kill a person in a short time. D．Because people can’t feel the development of the disease. 24．What should we do to prevent heart attacks according to the text? A．Stop or avoid smoking. B．Take as much sugar as salt. C．Exercise once a week. D．Eat as many nuts as possible. 25．Which of the following is most likely to benefit from the findings? A．A food provider. B．A health helper. C．A safety researcher. D．A medicine seller. Passage 3 （24-25高一下·天津东丽·期中）If you feel at present that you don’t have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keeping friendship requires effort and commitment. Many of us let our lives become so busy with work and other responsibilities that we don’t get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal (叙旧) with the friends, relatives and acquaintances we already have. Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a hurry! Are there any people you could call right now and be sure to receive a pleasant welcome? Are there people that you could count on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life? If you haven’t seen much of them lately, is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart? Is there an argument? If the main reason you haven’t been getting together with the people you already know is that you have got too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. Compare it with your real values and priorities in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that you want? If you have become too busy for friends, why has this happened? Are you seeking material joys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be overspent because you never say “No” to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be appointed to others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you? Examine whether the way you are now spending your time accurately reflects your deepest values and priorities. Make sure that you schedule adequate time for the things that are truly most important to you. If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule and a space in your heart for them. 26．In this passage the author mainly discusses . A．how to balance friendship and work B．how to spend our spare time C．whether we should keep friendship D．whether we should invite friends to dinner regularly 27．Which of the following doesn’t mean a good relationship? A．You have someone to count on when you are in trouble. B．You have someone to have close talks with. C．You have fun when you are with someone. D．You feel depressed with others in life. 28．The reason why you have become too busy for friends may be the following EXCEPT that A．you spend too much time seeking material joys in your life B．you feel it difficult to keep friendship C．you stick to doing everything all by yourself D．you never refuse whatever other people ask you to do 29．What does the underlined word “priorities” mean? A．things that should be dealt with first B．things that should be overlooked C．things that should be kept forever D．things that should be reviewed repeatedly 30．Which would be the best title for the text? A．Are you too busy for friendship? B．Are you too busy with work? C．How to spend your time D．How to make new friends 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津南开·期中）A Look at the Festivals This Summer The Firegathering 18-20 May The Firegathering festival returns to an unidentified place somewhere in the Sussex countryside this May. The ticket price is a very agreeable £40, an amount that the organizers promise covers only the costs of staging (筹办) the event. As well as the night-club singers and dancers and circus performers, you can expect live performances from local stars. If this looks like it might be right for you, you’d be well advised to book your ticket soon; the event has sold out every year since its beginning four years ago. Sheep Music 20-22 July Sheep Music started life as a garden party and has developed into a full-scale (全面的) community event. Even though the advertising has always been limited to word of mouth, the huge number of people two years ago left organizers worried that the large crowds could ruin the festival’s family feel. Luckily July sees the return of this brilliant party. The climax (高潮) comes in the shape of Saturday night’s full-scale parade that you just would not expect to happen in the otherwise sleepy Welsh borders. The Big Chill 3-5 August Ten years on and The Big Chill could very well be close to becoming a big pop festival like Glastonbury. That said, the many thousands in attendance are still able to relax in the beautiful Eastnor deer park and listen to plenty of music that would otherwise pass them by. Families have always been given a warm welcome and it’s fair to say that The Big Chill is probably the most child-friendly of all the medium-sized festivals. If you’ve never been, you should certainly go. Summer Sundae 10-12 August Although only a year old this summer, Summer Sundae has quickly inspired the imaginations of Leicesteks music lovers. Last year’s event was a success, noted by more than a few mentions at the UK Festival Awards. It is set in the impressive grounds of De Montfort Hall. Although the performers are still to be confirmed, the cabins (小屋) are sure to be there. These small buildings are made from wood and carpets, storage space, and can fit a family for the night. 11．What can we learn about The Firegathering? A．The festival will take place in a park. B．No profits will be made from the festival. C．The audience will be more than expected. D．A lot of national stars will perform at the festival. 12．What is the most exciting part of Sheep Music? A．The garden party. B．The advertisement. C．The family feel. D．The parade. 13．The Big Chill is the best choice for those who ________. A．like a completely free show B．want to experience the family feel C．want to take their children to a festival D．tend to enjoy the light music and relax themselves 14．What do we know about Summer Sundae? A．It’s a community event. B．Its performers are fixed. C．It will provide the audience with places for the night. D．It is set in several halls and cabins. 15．What is the similarity of these festivals? A．They entertain audience with music. B．They have a long history. C．They need advance booking. D．They can be compared with Glastonbury. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. You can learn to speak English by using English learning software. EasyWords EasyWords is quality software for learning some of the very popularly used words and phrases from various languages, such as Spanish, English and German. You can use this software to learn more than 1, 600 English phrases and words easily. You can learn these words by being given two types of tests, and they are Multiple-choice and Written. ProvaLingua ProvaLingua provides more than 4, 000 English words or phrases, which are from more than150 lists, for its users. It lets you learn English by giving tests for all these words or phrases. More importantly, you can also add lists of words or phrases that you want to learn by yourself. Falibo — Conversations Falibo-Conversations has some common and free English audio (音频的) conversation lessons. It provides more than 50 audio conversations with written pronunciation. Even English beginners can learn English through practice. But it has an ad-supported system, which means that every time you open this software, it will also open its website. English Today Lite English Today Lite is very useful English language learning software for beginners and regular English speakers. It provides many ways that you can use to learn English, such as games and tests. It also provides images and audio pronunciation of English words to make it easier to learn English. What’s more, it also has a paid version (版本) with a lot more useful features. 16．EasyWords allows users to _______. A．take writing and speaking tests B．pick up some difficult English grammar C．choose any language they want to master D．learn commonly used English words and phrases easily 17．Who would most probably prefer using ProvaLingua? A．People wanting to make their own lists of words. B．People planning to improve their spoken English. C．People interested in learning fun facts about the UK. D．People wishing to find a partner to learn English with. 18．What do we know about Falibo-Conversations? A．Its advertising pages can be avoided. B．It allows English learning in many different ways. C．It teaches users to break English by conversation. D．Its conversation lessons are limited to English beginners. 19．If you don’t mind spending money on advanced features, which software is a great choice? A．EasyWords. B．ProvaLingua. C．English Today Lite. D．Falibo-Conversations. 20．What is the purpose of the text? A．To give people some tips on English learning. B．To introduce some English learning software. C．To encourage people to learn a foreign language. D．To compare the strengths and weaknesses of some software. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津和平·期中）There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t messed up. Now even Antarctica, the only continent with no permanent human inhabitants, is being altered by us. A study found that the increasing human presence in Antarctica is causing more snow melting — bad news for a frozen world already battling the effects of human-caused global warming. Black carbon, the dark, dusty pollution that comes from burning fossil fuels, has settled in locations where tourists and researchers spend a lot of time, scientists found. Even the smallest amount of the dark pollutant can have a significant impact on melting because of its very low reflectivity: things that are light in color, like snow, reflect the sun’s energy and stay cool; things that are dark, like black carbon, absorb the sun’s energy and warm up. “The snow albedo (反射率) effect is one of the largest uncertainties in regional and global climate modeling right now,” Alia Khan,a snow and ice scientist at Western Washington University, told CNN.“ That’s one of the motivations for the study, to quantify the impact of black carbon on regional snow melting, which is important for quantifying the role of black carbon in the global loss of snow and ice.” “Antarctica is sitting there pretty much silently all year. But, if it weren’t there, in the state that it is meant to be, the balance that we have in the climate system would no longer exist,” Marilyn Raphael,a geography professor said. “Antarctica’s sea ice is also important to maintain a balance in atmospheric circulation,” he added. As waters get warmer, some Antarctic creatures are finding their homes more and more unlivable. “Everything we do has consequences,” Raphael said. “We need to educate ourselves about those consequences, especially in systems that we know relatively little about. We have to be careful that we don’t upset the climate balance.” 11．In the passage, the word “altered” in “Now even Antarctica, the only continent with no permanent human inhabitants, is being altered by us.” probably means . A．protected B．changed C．discovered D．occupied 12．Why can the smallest amount of black carbon have a huge impact on melting? A．It is highly reflective. B．Its dark colour absorbs heat. C．It produces vast energy. D．It causes much pollution. 13．According to Alia, which of the following is one reason for conducting the study? A．To measure the impact of black carbon on melting. B．To quantify the cost of battling against climate change. C．To remove the uncertainties of global warming effects. D．To urge people to pay more attention to the melting problem. 14．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．The change caused by the Antarctic ice melting. B．The methods to stop the Antarctic ice melting. C．The significance of the Antarctic being in its normal state. D．The sufferings Antarctic creatures are experiencing. 15．What did Raphael advise people to do? A．Reduce tourist numbers. B．Face the consequences. C．Acquire professional education. D．Stop disturbing the climate. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津河北·期中）In Colombia, an environmental group is leading a project to save the wild areas in the San Lucas Mountains, with the invaluable assistance of local coffee growers. Since 2016, the areas around San Lucas have been in danger because gold miners and coca planters make more money than coffee farmers. To help out, a group called WebConserva has started a project to establish connections between local coffee farmers and a network of buyers across the nation. This plan is designed to not only enhance the market reach for the farmers’ produce but also to significantly increase their earnings. By doing this, WebConserva is creating a way for farmers to keep growing coffee, which in turn serves as a protective boundary around the forests, ensuring the preservation (保护) of the area’s rich biodiversity (生物多样性). At present, 10 families are part of the project, growing coffee on 400 hectares (公顷) of land. WebConserva hopes that eventually, this number will grow to 200 families. If that happens, they could help save 20,000 hectares of forest that hasn’t been touched by humans. The families have promised not to cut down any trees to make more space for their crops or to hunt the animals that live there. In return, they get paid $300 when they sell 125 kilograms of coffee. Arcadio Barajas is a testament (证明) to the project’s impact. His coffee farm sets up a barrier between cattle farms and forests where wild animals live, thus reducing the possibility of conflict between cattle farmers and wild animals. “Cutting down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against my faith, and now I feel that growing coffee lets me be a good guardian of the land,” he said. Amnobis Romero, once a coca grower and miner, has turned a new leaf. “Many families depended on illegal activities to support their children years ago. Now, we feel it a duty to look after this biodiversity and leave it for future generations,” he said. People who care about nature want to make San Lucas a national park to keep it safe. But it’s taking a long time to make this happen. Carlos Valderrama, the person in charge of WebConserva, believes that their project can create a way of farming that will work well for many years to come. He said, “This project helps to keep the forests, all the different kinds of plants and animals, and the environment healthy, while also making life better for the people who grow coffee.” 16．What does the WebConserva project aim to achieve in the San Lucas Mountains? A．To encourage hunting to support local farmers. B．To increase the mining and coca farming industries. C．To link local coffee growers with buyers nationwide. D．To promote cutting down trees for coffee farming space. 17．What is a requirement for coffee growers to earn money from the WebConserva project? A．Stopping cattle farming near forests. B．Preventing wildlife harm and tree cutting. C．Changing to organic coffee within one year. D．Donating 10% of their land to national parks. 18．How does WebConserva protect wild areas in San Lucas? A．By expanding cattle farms. B．By replacing forests with coffee farms. C．By building physical fences around forests. D．By supporting coffee farming as a protection tool. 19．Why does the author mention Arcadio Barajas and Arnobis Romero? A．To explain the government’s slow action. B．To show coffee farming is more profitable than coca. C．To prove all farmers have abandoned illegal activities. D．To illustrate how the project transformed farmers’ attitudes. 20．What can we conclude from the passage? A．Families protecting wildlife will get very rich. B．WebConserva benefits ecosystems and local people’s life. C．Gold mining and coca farming have been replaced rapidly. D．San Lucas will develop into a national park in the near future. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $