专题04 阅读理解 新闻报道议论文（期中真题汇编，四川专用）高二英语下学期

专题04 阅读理解（新闻报道议论文） 主题01 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省天立集团·期中） KUNMING — Several Chinese hospitals have found their edge in the country’s growing health drinks market by prescribing herbal formulas that target minor symptoms, from calming nerves and aiding sleep to promoting healthy hair. This herbal tea is based on a well-known Chinese medicine formula designed to treat symptoms of insomnia and neurasthenia (失眠和神经衰弱). The tea includes sauteed jujube kernels (炒红枣仁), dried lily, poria fungus and albizia bark (茯苓菌和合欢树皮). Each dose of herbs is individually packaged and can be brewed or boiled for easy consumption at home. “The bags of dried herbs are not available for purchase on the market. To obtain them, individuals must obtain a prescription as they are tailored to specific syndrome differentiation (辨证论治),” Wan Xixi, deputy director of the hospital’s medical administration department, explains. Struggling with insomnia, Guo Xiaofan, a 26-year-old resident of Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, recently brewed the dried herbs at home and found it a great alternative to drinking milk tea. “The first sip tasted a bit strange but as I continued drinking, it tasted quite good,” she says. In recent years, an increasing number of health-conscious people have developed a strong interest in such medicinal herbal tea drinks. “I bought five doses of each type. With medical insurance, the total bill came to less than 100 yuan ($13.9) , which I think is very reasonable. After drinking them, I felt the effects were good,” Huang, an employee from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, says. Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine recently launched five herbal medicine formulas for drinking. On the first day of the market release, 10,000 doses were sold. In addition to hospitals, many pharmacies, including the established brand Beijing Tong Ren Tang, have seen a boost in herbal tea sales. According to data from iiMedia Research, the Chinese herbal drinks market reached 41.16 billion yuan ($5.64 billion) in 2023 and is expected to surpass 100 billion yuan in 2028. 1．What does the underlined word “edge” in paragraph 1 mean? A．Side. B．Advantage. C．Suburb. D．Margin. 2．What do we know about the herbal drinks? A．They are healthy and popular. B．They can cure severe disease. C．Their price are extremely expensive. D．They can be bought everywhere. 3．Why there are more and more people choose herbal tea? A．Because herbal tea is cheaper than milk tea. B．Because herbal tea tastes better than milk tea. C．Because people care more about their health than before. D．Because people would like to chase this trend. 4．What’s the author’s attitude towards the future of the Chinese herbal drinks market? A．Unclear. B．Promising. C．Critical. D．Neutral. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省凉山州西昌市·期中） I have a long history with letter writing, beginning when I was 8 years old. My first pen pal was Abuela, my great-grandmother in Puerto Rico. Then I was writing to my sisters, friends from summer camp and even my husband. In a letter, there’s more heart involved and less hurry. It requires a pen, stamp, envelope and mailbox trip, unlike hurried texts or emails. Through my work as a biographer, I’ve observed how special letters can be. In one beautiful letter I read, 22-year-old Doug wrote to his bride-to-be, Mitch, about their future together: “Dance a little... walk together, enjoy each other’s company, laugh a little, cry a little.” Fifty-nine years later, as I read the faded ink on a rough page, I was moved by his timeless message. Although I met Doug as an 82-year-old during interviews, I truly knew him through letters he wrote to Mitch. His pure devotion to her was clear in every letter, right up to when she was moved to a memory care unit, unable to recognize him anymore. After I finished writing Doug’s life story, we stayed in touch by phone, but more often we wrote letters to each other purely because it brought us mutual joy. Last Tuesday, when a letter arrived from Doug’s son, Bruce, my heart sank. Bruce’s letter announcing Doug’s death also included an unfinished one from Doug addressed to me. It was clear that he had struggled to write it with his shaky hands, making his effort even more touching. This small simple pleasure in life-letter writing is something I’m unwilling to give up, despite the hustle and bustle and busyness of the ever-spinning (不断旋转的) world around me. I’m sure I’ll also do it until my dying days. 1．To whom did the author originally write a letter? A．Her great-grandma. B．Her sister. C．Her friend. D．Her husband. 2．What can we know about Doug through his letters? A．His letters are special due to his sense of humour. B．He persisted in writing letters for a total of 59 years. C．His letters to Mitch are heavy with his love for his wife. D．He only wrote letters to his wife Mitch throughout his life. 3．How did the author feel after reading the unfinished letter from Doug? A．Shocked. B．Grieving. C．Unexpected. D．Affected. 4．What does the author want to convey in this text? A．Her friendship with Doug is unforgettable. B．People are encouraged to write letters only. C．Letter writing involves a more personal touch. D．Letter writing wastes too much of our precious time. 主题02 人与社会——文学艺术与科学 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都东部新区养马高级中学·期中） New technology rules the whole world now. But I still remember when I was a child, I did not have a cell phone or a computer because it was not necessary at all in those days. The Internet was not popular and the touch screen technology was unknown. At this time here in the US smartphones are really a need, especially for young and business people. There are many applications (应用软件) really useful like maps, dictionaries, e-mails and games. For me, I use my smartphone to check the weather and to look for something on the Internet and of course to keep communicating through calls and texts. Besides, I like music applications, GPS and Facebook. Many tests have discovered that cell phones cause damage to us because they send out radioactive (具有放射性的) waves to our bodies and this could cause cancer. Psychologists say that these devices can affect behavior and I believe everyone knows it is harmful to the eyes if we are sitting for a long time in front of the computer. However, it seems to be difficult for us to give up, even if we know how bad it is for our health. The use of technology becomes more and more important in our lives. I think the use of technology has brought us unimaginable things. If we use technology correctly, I am sure it would be possible to decrease the damage to our bodies. Keep in mind that it is important not to focus only on technology, but to spend time with our families and people close to us. 1．What can we know from the passage? A．The author is a businessman working for a cell phone company. B．The author has suffered a lot from the use of electrical devices. C．The author knows little about the functions of modern cell phones. D．The author is quite pleased with the various functions of cell phones. 2．Which of the following does the author agree with? A．It’s not necessary to add more applications to cell phones. B．Cell phones have made our world a boring place to live in. C．New technology has done people more harm than good. D．New technology makes people separated from each other. 3．What does the underlined word “decrease” in Paragraph 6 mean? A．Keep. B．Cause. C．Reduce. D．Add. 4．What does the author mainly discuss in the passage? A．The importance of the Internet. B．The applications of cell phones. C．The role of new technology in our lives. D．The health problems brought by cell phones. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都市成华区成都列五中学·期中） The idea of two robots going on a date might sound like the start of an embarrassing Dad joke. But it has become a reality in a hilarious (非常滑稽的) new video, posted by Engineered Arts. In the video, Ameca and Azi—two humanoid robots dubbed the “most advanced in the world”—can be seen “having a chat”, while demonstrating their wide range of facial expressions. The interaction has delighted many fans, with one joking that the bots deserve their own full-length movie. “They have great chemistry; I want a movie now.” the fan commented. Ameca is described by Engineered Arts as the world’s most advanced human shaped robot. Ameca is the physical presence that brings your code to life. It is the most advanced lifelike humanoid that can be used to develop and show off your greatest machine learning interactions. This robot is the digital interface to the real world. Ameca features 27 actuators for facial control alone, and five for the neck. These allow the bot to make human-like facial expressions ranging from happiness to disgust . What’s more, Ameca has her AI conversational abilities. Now, Engineered Arts has unveiled a companion for Ameca called Azi, which has more masculine facial features. At the start of the video, Ameca has her eyes closed, while Azi stares at her, before waking her up. “What? Oh, it’s you. Why are you waking me up? It had better be important.” Azi tells Ameca that he has a surprise for her—a cookie. Initially, Ameca is confused, asking, “A cookie? But I can’t eat cookies.” However, Azi goes on to explain that rather than baked food, he means an Internet cookie. His joke is quickly denied by Ameca, who wrinkles her nose in disgust, before replying, “This is the worst joke I’ve ever heard. I’m going back to sleep, and don’t wake me up again.” “The way he angrily stares her down was so funny and creepy (令人毛骨悚然的).” one fan commented. Another added, “He looked genuinely sad as she didn’t like the joke.” And one joked, “I would have loved this show for Saturday morning cartoons!” 1．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? A．They release more chemicals to interact. B．They have apparent mutual attraction. C．They work as a team in the movie. D．They show various facial expressions. 2．What is the third paragraph mainly about? A．Ameca’s ability to engage in virtual chats. B．Ameca’s advanced capabilities and design. C．Ameca’s highly interaction with humans. D．Ameca’s realistic integration with AI. 3．What can we infer from the dialogue between Ameca and Azi? A．Azi’s joke fell flat. B．Ameca valued Azi’s gift a lot. C．Azi was angry for being refused. D．Ameca seemed more light-hearted. 4．What can we infer from the comments of fans? A．The video lacks the emotional depth in the interaction. B．The video doesn’t fit well in classic animated shows. C．The video makes people fall in love with robots. D．The video has successfully engaged many viewers. 主题03 人与社会——做人与做事 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省内江市威远中学校·期中） At Seattle’s Garfield High School, a dozen (十多个) basketball players are practicing. These guys take the game seriously at this school. A half-dozen coaches keep everyone focused as Garfield prepares for a Saturday playoff game. In the middle of all this is Brandon Roy, the former NBA All-Star and Garfield’s greatest player. Roy is the head coach. Bad knees forced him out of pro basketball well before his time. Four years after his forced NBA retirement, he began coaching at Seattle’s Nathan Hale High School in 2017 with no background whatsoever and won a state championship. He moved to his alma mater (母校) the following year and got another state title with a once-beaten team. “Really the thing that brought me to coaching was I missed basketball,” Roy said. After taking 2019 off from coaching to deal with personal issues, Roy returned and has his team pointed at state again. He owns a 78-5 coaching record. With his success, others frequently discuss whether Roy wants to move up the ranks as he did as a player. “My ultimate goal is not to coach in the NBA but to build a real strong foundation at my alma mater. I don’t feel challenged to make it to the next level. I feel challenged right here to make it at this level.” As practice comes to a close, Roy gathers his players around him and his coaches and they talk about the game ahead. Before everyone heads home, he has them shake hands. Players and players. Coaches and players. It’s a show of respect and togetherness. Mostly, he just listened to his mother and followed her insightful direction to become a topflight coach. “My mom gave me the best advice — she said keep your ego (自我) out of it,” Roy said. “She told me to forget what I had achieved in the NBA and be down-to-earth. She trusted that I’d be pretty good at it.” 1．Why does Brandon Roy show up at court? A．To prepare for a game as a player. B．To coach a student basketball team. C．To look for future basketball players. D．To select former NBA players as assistants. 2．What happened to Brandon Roy in 2018? A．He was badly injured. B．He was forced to retire. C．He led a team to success. D．He gave up his basketball career. 3．What is Brandon Roy’s final goal? A．Going back to the NBA as a professional player. B．Being a professional coach in an NBA team. C．Improving the basketball level of his alma mater’s team. D．Becoming the greatest basketball player of his alma mater. 4．What lesson did Brandon Roy’s mother give him? A．Try to trust others. B．Learn from the best. C．Don’t become too proud. D．Never give up on dreams. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省眉山市东坡区眉山车城中学·期中） Chinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his sense of commitment. Alongside five others, he was picked by the magazine as one of heroes during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Ever since COVID-19 broke out, many restaurants have shut down or switched to takeout-only services. Millions of people have been staying at home to avoid getting infected. “People choose to order food online or buy fruit and vegetables to cook at home,” Gao told Time. As a result, delivery orders dramatically increased, placing a huge burden on delivery companies. Born into a poor family in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Gao started to make a living in Beijing at age 16.After the novel coronavirus broke out, Gao hesitated for a second to continue working, but then picked up orders because he thought customers might be in need. Due to the danger of person-to-person transmission, Gao must take care to avoid spreading viruses on his route around Beijing, including taking a regular health test and spending 20 minutes disinfecting his motorcycle and clothes each morning. Besides delivering goods, Gao once willingly cooked for an elderly customer who was living alone at her home. It is the commitment of ordinary people like Gao that has made the biggest contributions in the fight against COVID-19. 1．What can we know from Paragraph 1? A．Gao was chosen on the cover of Time magazine due to his selfless commitment. B．Gao was the only one to deliver food during the novel coronavirus outbreak. C．Gao manages a delivery company. D．Gao comes from a rich family. 2．Why did delivery orders dramatically increase according to the passage? A．People were too lazy to go out for meals. B．There was a discount if people chose delivery orders. C．People were asked to order food online by the government. D．People were afraid of being infected with the novel coronavirus by going out. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Gao Zhixiao? A．Hard-working and honest. B．Brave and humorous. C．Selfless and warm-hearted. D．Positive and selfless. 4．What's the best title of this passage? A．The Horrible Pandemic B．A Delivery Hero C．A Brave Heart Beats Anything D．Never Say Never 主题01 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省巴中市·期中） At an animal sanctuary (保护区) in the Congo, several dozen Congolese schoolchildren are getting a course in bonobos (倭黑猩猩). These gentle animals, who look like chimpanzees (黑猩猩), are “our closest cousins”, educator Biaise Mbwaki tells the students. “They have a human character, and they are Congolese. They are smaller and gentler than chimps.” Only about 20,000 wild bonobos are left, and they are found only in the central rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. So Mbwaki and other workers at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary are working hard to involve Congolese students in protecting the bonobos that remain. Bonobos share nearly 99% of their DNA with humans. And studies of the animals at Lola are helping scientists understand how humans developed characters like empathy (同情). But humans haven t shown much empathy for bonobos. We’ve hunted them for food, sold their babies as pets, and destroyed much of their natural environment. The sanctuary’s goal is to prepare the bonobos for life in the wild. In the meantime, they serve as ambassadors (大使) to daily visits from schoolchildren. ‌“The children learn that this animal is a treasure of nature. The children also learn to take action if they see a bonobo being kept as a pet, which is illegal in Congo,” says Claudine André, who founded Lola ya Bonobo in 1994. But the long-term goal is to see more bonobos living in the wild. So Lola has set up a second sanctuary called Ekolo ya Bonobo hundreds of miles away. “It’s a place where bonobos used to live,” says Dr. Raphael Belais at Lola. “But unfortunately during the war hunting was widespread so there are no more bonobos in this part of the forest.” Their future, though, will be determined by Congolese people like the students who came to Lola today. So I asked a 10-year-old named Gaska Basili, what he learned about bonobos during the visit. “They are like our brothers,” he replied in French. “And what would you do if you saw a bonobo being kept illegally?” I asked. “I would call my teacher,” he said. 1．What can we learn about bonobos? A．They are quite dangerous. B．They are unique to Congo. C．They are much bigger than chimps. D．They are quite different from humans in many ways. 2．What does Claudine André say about keeping a bonobo as a pet? A．It is against the law in Congo. B．It is increasingly common in Congo. C．It is warmly welcomed by her children. D．It is unhelpful for reducing bonobo hunting 3．What is the purpose of building Ekolo ya Bonobo? A．To attract more tourists. B．To educate more students. C．To raise various kinds of animals. D．To return bonobos back to nature. 4．What can we infer from Gaska Basili’s words? A．He was uninterested in bonobos. B．He found it hard to save bonobos. C．His visiting the bonobos was a helpful lesson. D．His teacher was a top bonobo professional. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省巴中市·期中） I cover small businesses in Charlotte, North Carolina. I write special reports, daily stories, and long-form pieces. I chose this field not only because I love to write, but also because I love storytelling. I love meeting people. I love asking questions. I’ve always been a wholehearted reader and writer, but the older I got, the more I discovered my eagerness to use my talents to tell stories. After I graduated from college, the Charlotte Observer hired me as a reporter. As a student, I wrote for some newspapers, and I was editor-in-chief of a magazine in college. However, having published some stories did not mean I should get the job. When the Charlotte Observer was looking to hire a couple of graduates, they talked to professors in my journalism school and two of them recommended me for the job. It was the two letters of recommendation that put me at the top of the pile and made sure that the editors saw what I’d worked so hard on. I have some advice for someone who wants to be a reporter. First, know what you’re getting into. Times have changed, and the newspaper industry is reinventing itself (以新形象示人). You have more reasons than ever to be discouraged. That’s why you often hear some newspaper insiders talking about missing the golden years — when pay raises were plentiful and editors weren’t afraid to throw money at the wall. No lie: the Charlotte Observer actually used to pay for a reporter to live on the coast for the summer. Sigh. But if print media is all you’ve ever wanted, you should use all or most of your effort to do it. Volunteer for stories outside your field. You might have to pick up a weekend shift (轮班). If you’re working on a big story, you’ll probably have to stay late. And the editors might decide you look pretty available even when your computer is shutting down. Then, all you can do is smile, start your computer again and repeat to yourself: “This is what I love.” 1．What does the author say about her job? A．She feels tired of it. B．She likes it very much. C．She earns good money from it. D．She finds it quite easy and interesting. 2．What played a key role in helping the author join the Charlotte Observer? A．Her great talents for telling stories. B．Two professors’ recommendations. C．Some stories she published as a student. D．The work experience she got at college. 3．Why does the author sigh at the end of paragraph 3? A．The newspaper industry has passed its golden years. B．It is difficult to be a successful reporter now. C．The reporter-editor relationship has changed. D．Newspaper readers get discouraged easily. 4．What is the author’s advice for new reporters? A．Learn to write big stories. B．Devote yourself to your work. C．Know more editors outside your field. D．Learn more from experienced reporters. 主题02 人与社会——文学艺术与科学 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省泸州市龙马潭区泸化中学·期中） A 12-minute piece of music composed by Mozart has been discovered in a library in Germany. Researchers think the composer wrote the previously unknown piece-called Serenade in C-when he was a young teenager. The composition was found in the holdings of Germany’s Leipzig Municipal Libraries-some 280 miles north of Salzburg, Austria, where Mozart was born in 1756. Although Mozart wrote this piece when he was only a teenager, it was not uncommon for him to write music in his childhood. Mozart began to perform around Austria from the age of five and shortly afterwards became famous as a composer. Mozart probably wrote the recently discovered composition between the mid and late 1760s, according to a statement from the Leipzig Municipal Libraries. Library researchers were compiling (编辑) an edition of the Kochel catalog, a collection of Mozart’s works, when they came across a mysterious bound manuscript (装订好的手稿) containing a handwritten composition in brown ink. The composition is thought to have been written by Mozart. The handwriting, however, is not Mozart’s, suggesting that the manuscript is a copy of the original composition. The researchers think it was made around 1780. The researchers say the music fits stylistically with other works from the 1760s, when Mozart was between the ages of 10 and13. The young composer was no longer creating pieces that sounded like this one by the time he was in his late teens. In his early years, Mozart wrote many chamber works like Serenade in C, which his father recorded on a list of his son’s compositions. Many of these works were thought to have been lost to history. Luckily, this particular piece was saved–thanks to the composer’ s sister. “It looks as if a complete string trio (二重奏曲) has survived in Leipzig,” Leisinger, a worker from the International Mozarteum Foundation, says. “The source was obviously Mozart’s sister, who perhaps preserved the work in memory of her brother.” 1．What does the second paragraph intend to show about Mozart? A．His talent at a young age. B．His connection to Salzburg. C．His preference for performing. D．His popularity all around the world. 2．On what basis do the researchers date Serenade in C? A．The title of the composition. B．The style of the composition. C．The number in the Kochel catalog. D．The color of the ink used in the copy. 3．Why is Mozart’s sister mentioned? A．She had a positive influence on Mozart. B．She was the first to perform Serenade in C. C． She helped Mozart compose Serenade in C. D．She was the one who preserved Serenade in C. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Mozart’s Works Need Updating. B．Mozart’s Works Attract New Attention. C．A Lost Mozart Composition Was Discovered. D．Researchers Uncovered the Early Life of Mozart. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都东部新区养马高级中学·期中） In 2018, Su Yiming, a 14-year-old native of north easter China, was faced with a difficult decision: Pursue a promising career as an actor, or cast it aside and go all in on snowboarding, in a country where most people had never seen a snowboard. At the time, Su was fast becoming an established name in China’s film industry. He had starred as a village boy seeking revenge for his father’s death in a critically acclaimed war movie, and appeared in several more television dramas. But with the 2022 Winter Olympics approaching, the teenager saw an opportunity. “Snowboarding was something I enjoyed the most, and this was a chance to take part in my own home country,” said Su, then 17. Su’s gamble (冒险) paid off. Three days short of his 18th birthday, Su took gold in the big air snowboarding event, writing history for the Olympic host nation by winning the country’s first gold medal in the event. “It’s my happiest moment when I stand on the snowboard. No matter how long I train, even for seven or eight hours in a row, joy to me. Love is what has been supporting me all the time.” Su said. “I had always dreamed about what it would be like to stand on the podium (领奖台) of the Olympics, and today, I did it,” Su said. Together with the freestyle skier Gu Ailing, who is one year his senior, Su is among the most popular athletes for the Olympic host nation. In an interview with media, Su’s father said his son always had an affinity with snow, a connection that began the day his son was born in February 2004. “There was a heavy snowstorm that day. Cars couldn’t move on the streets,” the father recalled. Sus father said his son loved snowboarding so much that, even in elementary school, the younger Su would set aside three days a week to train. 1．What do we know about Su Yiming? A．He used to be a famous child actor. B．He had a miserable childhood. C．He took gold on his eighteenth birthday. D．He is senior to Gu Ailing by one year. 2．Which of the following best describes Su Yiming? A．Smart and sensitive B．Diligent and honest C．Enthusiastic and determined D．Adventurous and stubborn 3．What can we infer from Su’s father’s words? A．Su was born to be associated with snow. B．Su was caught in a snowstorm when he was born. C．Su trained four days a week in elementary school. D．Su was influenced by his father’s connection with snow. 4．What lesson can we get from Su’s story? A．Rome is not built in a day. B．Constant dripping wears away a stone. C．Nothing is impossible if you put your heart into it. D．Passion and desire can pave the way for dream realization. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（新闻报道议论文） 主题01 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省天立集团·期中） KUNMING — Several Chinese hospitals have found their edge in the country’s growing health drinks market by prescribing herbal formulas that target minor symptoms, from calming nerves and aiding sleep to promoting healthy hair. This herbal tea is based on a well-known Chinese medicine formula designed to treat symptoms of insomnia and neurasthenia (失眠和神经衰弱). The tea includes sauteed jujube kernels (炒红枣仁), dried lily, poria fungus and albizia bark (茯苓菌和合欢树皮). Each dose of herbs is individually packaged and can be brewed or boiled for easy consumption at home. “The bags of dried herbs are not available for purchase on the market. To obtain them, individuals must obtain a prescription as they are tailored to specific syndrome differentiation (辨证论治),” Wan Xixi, deputy director of the hospital’s medical administration department, explains. Struggling with insomnia, Guo Xiaofan, a 26-year-old resident of Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, recently brewed the dried herbs at home and found it a great alternative to drinking milk tea. “The first sip tasted a bit strange but as I continued drinking, it tasted quite good,” she says. In recent years, an increasing number of health-conscious people have developed a strong interest in such medicinal herbal tea drinks. “I bought five doses of each type. With medical insurance, the total bill came to less than 100 yuan ($13.9) , which I think is very reasonable. After drinking them, I felt the effects were good,” Huang, an employee from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, says. Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine recently launched five herbal medicine formulas for drinking. On the first day of the market release, 10,000 doses were sold. In addition to hospitals, many pharmacies, including the established brand Beijing Tong Ren Tang, have seen a boost in herbal tea sales. According to data from iiMedia Research, the Chinese herbal drinks market reached 41.16 billion yuan ($5.64 billion) in 2023 and is expected to surpass 100 billion yuan in 2028. 1．What does the underlined word “edge” in paragraph 1 mean? A．Side. B．Advantage. C．Suburb. D．Margin. 2．What do we know about the herbal drinks? A．They are healthy and popular. B．They can cure severe disease. C．Their price are extremely expensive. D．They can be bought everywhere. 3．Why there are more and more people choose herbal tea? A．Because herbal tea is cheaper than milk tea. B．Because herbal tea tastes better than milk tea. C．Because people care more about their health than before. D．Because people would like to chase this trend. 4．What’s the author’s attitude towards the future of the Chinese herbal drinks market? A．Unclear. B．Promising. C．Critical. D．Neutral. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了中国医院通过开具中药配方茶饮在健康饮品市场占据优势，并分析了其受欢迎的原因及市场前景。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线词的下文“by prescribing herbal formulas that target minor symptoms, from calming nerves and aiding sleep to promoting healthy hair (通过开具针对轻微症状的中药配方，从安神助眠到促进头发健康)”可知，这些中药配方具有一定疗效，可以帮助医院在健康饮品市场占据优势，画线词意思是“优势”，与B项意思相近。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“This herbal tea is based on a well-known Chinese medicine formula designed to treat symptoms of insomnia and neurasthenia (失眠和神经衰弱). (这款草药茶采用了一剂知名中药配方，专为缓解失眠与神经衰弱症状而设计)”和第四段中“In recent years, an increasing number of health-conscious people have developed a strong interest in such medicinal herbal tea drinks. (近年来，越来越多注重健康的人开始对这类药用草本茶饮产生浓厚兴趣)”可知，中药茶饮针对失眠、神经衰弱等症状，且越来越多健康意识强的人对其感兴趣。由此可知，它们既健康又受欢迎。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“In recent years, an increasing number of health-conscious people have developed a strong interest in such medicinal herbal tea drinks. (近年来，越来越多注重健康的人开始对这类药用草本茶饮产生浓厚兴趣)”可知，越来越多人选择中药茶饮是因为人们更关注健康。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“According to data from iiMedia Research, the Chinese herbal drinks market reached 41.16 billion yuan ($5.64 billion) in 2023 and is expected to surpass 100 billion yuan in 2028. (根据艾媒咨询数据显示，2023年中国草本饮料市场规模达411.6亿元人民币，预计到2028年将突破1000亿元大关)”可知，中药茶饮市场增长潜力巨大。由此可知，作者看好中药茶饮市场的未来，认为其前景乐观。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省凉山州西昌市·期中） I have a long history with letter writing, beginning when I was 8 years old. My first pen pal was Abuela, my great-grandmother in Puerto Rico. Then I was writing to my sisters, friends from summer camp and even my husband. In a letter, there’s more heart involved and less hurry. It requires a pen, stamp, envelope and mailbox trip, unlike hurried texts or emails. Through my work as a biographer, I’ve observed how special letters can be. In one beautiful letter I read, 22-year-old Doug wrote to his bride-to-be, Mitch, about their future together: “Dance a little... walk together, enjoy each other’s company, laugh a little, cry a little.” Fifty-nine years later, as I read the faded ink on a rough page, I was moved by his timeless message. Although I met Doug as an 82-year-old during interviews, I truly knew him through letters he wrote to Mitch. His pure devotion to her was clear in every letter, right up to when she was moved to a memory care unit, unable to recognize him anymore. After I finished writing Doug’s life story, we stayed in touch by phone, but more often we wrote letters to each other purely because it brought us mutual joy. Last Tuesday, when a letter arrived from Doug’s son, Bruce, my heart sank. Bruce’s letter announcing Doug’s death also included an unfinished one from Doug addressed to me. It was clear that he had struggled to write it with his shaky hands, making his effort even more touching. This small simple pleasure in life-letter writing is something I’m unwilling to give up, despite the hustle and bustle and busyness of the ever-spinning (不断旋转的) world around me. I’m sure I’ll also do it until my dying days. 1．To whom did the author originally write a letter? A．Her great-grandma. B．Her sister. C．Her friend. D．Her husband. 2．What can we know about Doug through his letters? A．His letters are special due to his sense of humour. B．He persisted in writing letters for a total of 59 years. C．His letters to Mitch are heavy with his love for his wife. D．He only wrote letters to his wife Mitch throughout his life. 3．How did the author feel after reading the unfinished letter from Doug? A．Shocked. B．Grieving. C．Unexpected. D．Affected. 4．What does the author want to convey in this text? A．Her friendship with Doug is unforgettable. B．People are encouraged to write letters only. C．Letter writing involves a more personal touch. D．Letter writing wastes too much of our precious time. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者有长期写信的经历，通过工作接触到特殊的信件，以Doug的信件为例说明信件的意义，最后表明自己不愿放弃写信这一简单的乐趣。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“My first pen pal was Abuela, my great grandmother in Puerto Rico. (我的第一个笔友是Abuela，我在波多黎各的曾祖母。)”可知，作者最初是给她的曾祖母写信。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Although I met Doug as an 82-year-old during interviews, I truly knew him through letters he wrote to Mitch. His pure devotion to her was clear in every letter, right up to when she was moved to a memory care unit, unable to recognize him anymore. (虽然我是在采访中认识82岁的Doug的，但我真正了解他是通过他写给Mitch的信。他对她纯粹的爱在每一封信中都清晰可见，直到她被转移到记忆护理病房，再也认不出他。)”可知，Doug写给Mitch的信中充满了他对妻子的爱。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第六段中“Bruce’s letter announcing Doug’s death also included an unfinished one from Doug addressed to me. It was clear that he had struggled to write it with his shaky hands, making his effort even more touching. (Bruce宣布Doug去世的信中还有一封道格写给我的未完成的信。很明显，他用颤抖的手艰难地写这封信，这让他的努力更加感人。)”可知，Doug在艰难时刻仍在给作者写信，所以Doug未完成的信让作者感动。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，结合第二段中“In a letter, there’s more heart involved and less hurry. (在一封信中，更多的是用心，少了些匆忙。)”以及最后一段中“This small simple pleasure in life letter writing is something I’m unwilling to give up (写信这种生活中的小而简单的乐趣是我不愿放弃的)”可知，作者想要表达的是写信更具个人情感色彩。故选C项。 主题02 人与社会——文学艺术与科学 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都东部新区养马高级中学·期中） New technology rules the whole world now. But I still remember when I was a child, I did not have a cell phone or a computer because it was not necessary at all in those days. The Internet was not popular and the touch screen technology was unknown. At this time here in the US smartphones are really a need, especially for young and business people. There are many applications (应用软件) really useful like maps, dictionaries, e-mails and games. For me, I use my smartphone to check the weather and to look for something on the Internet and of course to keep communicating through calls and texts. Besides, I like music applications, GPS and Facebook. Many tests have discovered that cell phones cause damage to us because they send out radioactive (具有放射性的) waves to our bodies and this could cause cancer. Psychologists say that these devices can affect behavior and I believe everyone knows it is harmful to the eyes if we are sitting for a long time in front of the computer. However, it seems to be difficult for us to give up, even if we know how bad it is for our health. The use of technology becomes more and more important in our lives. I think the use of technology has brought us unimaginable things. If we use technology correctly, I am sure it would be possible to decrease the damage to our bodies. Keep in mind that it is important not to focus only on technology, but to spend time with our families and people close to us. 1．What can we know from the passage? A．The author is a businessman working for a cell phone company. B．The author has suffered a lot from the use of electrical devices. C．The author knows little about the functions of modern cell phones. D．The author is quite pleased with the various functions of cell phones. 2．Which of the following does the author agree with? A．It’s not necessary to add more applications to cell phones. B．Cell phones have made our world a boring place to live in. C．New technology has done people more harm than good. D．New technology makes people separated from each other. 3．What does the underlined word “decrease” in Paragraph 6 mean? A．Keep. B．Cause. C．Reduce. D．Add. 4．What does the author mainly discuss in the passage? A．The importance of the Internet. B．The applications of cell phones. C．The role of new technology in our lives. D．The health problems brought by cell phones. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．C 【分析】这是一篇议论文。短文中作者以手机为例，介绍了科技的飞速发展给人们的生活带来的影响并分析了其利弊。 1．推理判断题。由第三段“For me, I use my smartphone to check the weather and to look for something on the Internet and of course to keep communicating through calls and texts. Besides, I like music applications, GPS and Facebook.”及第六段中的“I think the use of technology has brought us unimaginable things”可知，对我来说，我用我的智能手机来查看天气，在互联网上寻找一些东西，当然，通过电话和短信保持沟通。此外，我喜欢音乐应用程序，GPS和Facebook。我认为技术的使用给我们带来了难以想象的事情。所以通过作者对手机众多功能的介绍。可以判断出作者对手机的众多功能非常满意。故D选项正确。 2．推理判断题。由最后段“Keep in mind that it is important not to focus only on technology, but to spend time with our families and people close to us.”可知，记住，重要的不是只关注技术，而是花时间与家人和身边的人在一起。所以作者认为，科技给我们的生活带来了许多意想不到的事物，但我们不应因此而忽略和家人以及周围人的相处。故判断出作者认为新技术使人们彼此疏远。故D选项正确。 3．词义猜测题。由倒数第二段“ If we use technology correctly, I am sure it would be possible to decrease the damage to our bodies.”可知，如果我们正确使用技术，我相信可以减少对我们身体的伤害。所以根据上下文语境可知，如果我们正确地使用科技，就可能会减少对身体的伤害。故判断出第6段下划线的"decrease"是reduce“减少”的意思。故C选项正确。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是第一段中的“New technology rules the whole world now”可知，短文中作者以手机为例，介绍了科技的飞速发展给人们的生活带来的影响并分析了其利弊。所以作者在短文中主要讨论了新技术在我们生活中的作用。故C选项正确。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都市成华区成都列五中学·期中） The idea of two robots going on a date might sound like the start of an embarrassing Dad joke. But it has become a reality in a hilarious (非常滑稽的) new video, posted by Engineered Arts. In the video, Ameca and Azi—two humanoid robots dubbed the “most advanced in the world”—can be seen “having a chat”, while demonstrating their wide range of facial expressions. The interaction has delighted many fans, with one joking that the bots deserve their own full-length movie. “They have great chemistry; I want a movie now.” the fan commented. Ameca is described by Engineered Arts as the world’s most advanced human shaped robot. Ameca is the physical presence that brings your code to life. It is the most advanced lifelike humanoid that can be used to develop and show off your greatest machine learning interactions. This robot is the digital interface to the real world. Ameca features 27 actuators for facial control alone, and five for the neck. These allow the bot to make human-like facial expressions ranging from happiness to disgust . What’s more, Ameca has her AI conversational abilities. Now, Engineered Arts has unveiled a companion for Ameca called Azi, which has more masculine facial features. At the start of the video, Ameca has her eyes closed, while Azi stares at her, before waking her up. “What? Oh, it’s you. Why are you waking me up? It had better be important.” Azi tells Ameca that he has a surprise for her—a cookie. Initially, Ameca is confused, asking, “A cookie? But I can’t eat cookies.” However, Azi goes on to explain that rather than baked food, he means an Internet cookie. His joke is quickly denied by Ameca, who wrinkles her nose in disgust, before replying, “This is the worst joke I’ve ever heard. I’m going back to sleep, and don’t wake me up again.” “The way he angrily stares her down was so funny and creepy (令人毛骨悚然的).” one fan commented. Another added, “He looked genuinely sad as she didn’t like the joke.” And one joked, “I would have loved this show for Saturday morning cartoons!” 1．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? A．They release more chemicals to interact. B．They have apparent mutual attraction. C．They work as a team in the movie. D．They show various facial expressions. 2．What is the third paragraph mainly about? A．Ameca’s ability to engage in virtual chats. B．Ameca’s advanced capabilities and design. C．Ameca’s highly interaction with humans. D．Ameca’s realistic integration with AI. 3．What can we infer from the dialogue between Ameca and Azi? A．Azi’s joke fell flat. B．Ameca valued Azi’s gift a lot. C．Azi was angry for being refused. D．Ameca seemed more light-hearted. 4．What can we infer from the comments of fans? A．The video lacks the emotional depth in the interaction. B．The video doesn’t fit well in classic animated shows. C．The video makes people fall in love with robots. D．The video has successfully engaged many viewers. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，文章主要介绍了Engineered Arts公司发布的两个机器人视频，视频中两个机器人之间的对话像真人一样，让人觉得有趣。 1．词句猜测题。根据第二段划线词前“The interaction has delighted many fans, with one joking that the bots deserve their own full-length movie.(这种互动让许多粉丝感到高兴，有人开玩笑说，机器人应该有一部完整的电影。)”可知，粉丝们认为这两个机器人的互动很可爱，所以开玩笑说他们值得拥有自己的电影，因此推断划线句的意思表示这两个机器人之间有明显的相互吸引。故选B项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Ameca is described by Engineered Arts as the world’s most advanced human shaped robot. Ameca is the physical presence that brings your code to life. It is the most advanced lifelike humanoid that can be used to develop and show off your greatest machine learning interactions. This robot is the digital interface to the real world. (Engineered Arts将Ameca描述为世界上最先进的人形机器人。Ameca是将您的代码带入生活的实体存在。它是最先进的类人机器人，可以用来开发和展示你最伟大的机器学习互动。这个机器人是现实世界的数字接口。)”可知，第三段主要介绍了Ameca的先进能力和设计。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“His joke is quickly denied by Ameca, who wrinkles her nose in disgust, before replying, “This is the worst joke I’ve ever heard. I’m going back to sleep, and don’t wake me up again.””(他的笑话很快被Ameca否认，她厌恶地皱起鼻子，然后回答说：“这是我听过的最糟糕的笑话。我要回去睡觉了，不要再叫醒我了。”)”可推断，Azi的笑话没有得到Ameca的认可，即Azi的笑话没有达到预期的效果。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段““The way he angrily stares her down was so funny and creepy (令人毛骨悚然的).” one fan commented. Another added,“He looked genuinely sad as she didn’t like the joke.” And one joked, “I would have loved this show for Saturday morning cartoons!”(“一位粉丝评论道：“他生气地盯着她看的样子既有趣又令人毛骨悚然。”另一个人补充道：“他看起来真的很伤心，因为她不喜欢这个笑话。”还有人开玩笑说：“如果是周六早上的卡通片，我会喜欢这个节目的！”)”可推断，Engineered Arts公司发布的两个机器人视频，让网友们觉得有趣，因此可推断视频成功地吸引了观众。故选D项。 主题03 人与社会——做人与做事 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省内江市威远中学校·期中） At Seattle’s Garfield High School, a dozen (十多个) basketball players are practicing. These guys take the game seriously at this school. A half-dozen coaches keep everyone focused as Garfield prepares for a Saturday playoff game. In the middle of all this is Brandon Roy, the former NBA All-Star and Garfield’s greatest player. Roy is the head coach. Bad knees forced him out of pro basketball well before his time. Four years after his forced NBA retirement, he began coaching at Seattle’s Nathan Hale High School in 2017 with no background whatsoever and won a state championship. He moved to his alma mater (母校) the following year and got another state title with a once-beaten team. “Really the thing that brought me to coaching was I missed basketball,” Roy said. After taking 2019 off from coaching to deal with personal issues, Roy returned and has his team pointed at state again. He owns a 78-5 coaching record. With his success, others frequently discuss whether Roy wants to move up the ranks as he did as a player. “My ultimate goal is not to coach in the NBA but to build a real strong foundation at my alma mater. I don’t feel challenged to make it to the next level. I feel challenged right here to make it at this level.” As practice comes to a close, Roy gathers his players around him and his coaches and they talk about the game ahead. Before everyone heads home, he has them shake hands. Players and players. Coaches and players. It’s a show of respect and togetherness. Mostly, he just listened to his mother and followed her insightful direction to become a topflight coach. “My mom gave me the best advice — she said keep your ego (自我) out of it,” Roy said. “She told me to forget what I had achieved in the NBA and be down-to-earth. She trusted that I’d be pretty good at it.” 1．Why does Brandon Roy show up at court? A．To prepare for a game as a player. B．To coach a student basketball team. C．To look for future basketball players. D．To select former NBA players as assistants. 2．What happened to Brandon Roy in 2018? A．He was badly injured. B．He was forced to retire. C．He led a team to success. D．He gave up his basketball career. 3．What is Brandon Roy’s final goal? A．Going back to the NBA as a professional player. B．Being a professional coach in an NBA team. C．Improving the basketball level of his alma mater’s team. D．Becoming the greatest basketball player of his alma mater. 4．What lesson did Brandon Roy’s mother give him? A．Try to trust others. B．Learn from the best. C．Don’t become too proud. D．Never give up on dreams. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。因伤退役的NBA球星Brandon Roy完成了从明星球员到明星教练的完美蜕变。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“In the middle of all this is Brandon Roy, the former NBA All-Star and Garfield’s greatest player. Roy is the head coach.(在这一切的中间是布兰登罗伊，前NBA全明星和Garfield最伟大的球员。罗伊是主教练)”可知，Brandon Roy作为主教练在球场上指导球员训练。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Four years after his forced NBA retirement, he began coaching at Seattle’s Nathan Hale High School in 2017 with no background whatsoever and won a state championship. He moved to his alma mater (母校) the following year and got another state title with a once-beaten team.(在被迫退役四年后，他于2017年开始在西雅图内森黑尔高中执教，没有任何背景，并赢得了州冠军。第二年，他搬到了母校，带领一支曾经被击败的球队再次获得州冠军)”可知，Brandon Roy在2018年的时候带领母校球队拿到了州冠军。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“My ultimate goal is not to coach in the NBA but to build a real strong foundation at my alma mater. I don’t feel challenged to make it to the next level. I feel challenged right here to make it at this level.(我的最终目标不是在NBA当教练，而是在母校打好坚实的基础。我不觉得要进入下一个阶段有什么挑战。我觉得在这里达到这个水平是一种挑战)”可知，Brandon Roy最终的目标是提高母校篮球队的水平。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“ “My mom gave me the best advice — she said keep your ego (自我) out of it,” Roy said. “She told me to forget what I had achieved in the NBA and be down-to-earth. She trusted that I’d be pretty good at it.”(“我妈妈给了我最好的建议——她说不要自负，”罗伊说。“她告诉我要忘记我在NBA取得的成就，要脚踏实地。她相信我会做得很好。”)”可知，Brandon Roy的母亲告诉他不要自傲，要忘记过去取得的成就，时刻保持谦逊，脚踏实地。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省眉山市东坡区眉山车城中学·期中） Chinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his sense of commitment. Alongside five others, he was picked by the magazine as one of heroes during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Ever since COVID-19 broke out, many restaurants have shut down or switched to takeout-only services. Millions of people have been staying at home to avoid getting infected. “People choose to order food online or buy fruit and vegetables to cook at home,” Gao told Time. As a result, delivery orders dramatically increased, placing a huge burden on delivery companies. Born into a poor family in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Gao started to make a living in Beijing at age 16.After the novel coronavirus broke out, Gao hesitated for a second to continue working, but then picked up orders because he thought customers might be in need. Due to the danger of person-to-person transmission, Gao must take care to avoid spreading viruses on his route around Beijing, including taking a regular health test and spending 20 minutes disinfecting his motorcycle and clothes each morning. Besides delivering goods, Gao once willingly cooked for an elderly customer who was living alone at her home. It is the commitment of ordinary people like Gao that has made the biggest contributions in the fight against COVID-19. 1．What can we know from Paragraph 1? A．Gao was chosen on the cover of Time magazine due to his selfless commitment. B．Gao was the only one to deliver food during the novel coronavirus outbreak. C．Gao manages a delivery company. D．Gao comes from a rich family. 2．Why did delivery orders dramatically increase according to the passage? A．People were too lazy to go out for meals. B．There was a discount if people chose delivery orders. C．People were asked to order food online by the government. D．People were afraid of being infected with the novel coronavirus by going out. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Gao Zhixiao? A．Hard-working and honest. B．Brave and humorous. C．Selfless and warm-hearted. D．Positive and selfless. 4．What's the best title of this passage? A．The Horrible Pandemic B．A Delivery Hero C．A Brave Heart Beats Anything D．Never Say Never 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了《时代》杂志的封面人物，中国外卖员高治晓，在疫情期间不顾自身生命安全，仍坚守在工作岗位上，为隔离在家的人们配送外卖。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Chinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his remarkable sense of commitment.Alongside five others, he was picked by the magazine as one of heroes among the novel coronavirus outbreak. (中国外卖配送员高治晓因其非凡的责任感登上了《时代》杂志3月份的封面。与其他五人一起，他被该杂志选为新型冠状病毒爆发中的英雄之一)”可知，由于高治晓在疫情期间的无私奉献被选入《时代》杂志的封面人物。选项A与文意一致，故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段第二句话“Millions of people have been staying at home to avoid getting infected.(数百万人一直待在家里以避免感染)”最后一句“As a result, delivery orders dramatically increased, placing a huge burden on delivery company（结果，快递订单大幅增加，给快递公司带来了巨大的负担）”可知，人们是因为害怕被感染新冠肺炎，不敢外出，故而使得外卖订单骤增。选项D与文意一致，故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中“ After the novel coronavirus broke out, Gao hesitated for a second to continue working, but then picked up orders because he thought customers might be in need.（新型冠状病毒爆发后，对于继续工作，高治晓犹豫了。但是因为他认为顾客可能需要，所以他又接下了订单）”倒数第二段中“Besides delivering goods, Gao once willingly cooked for an elderly customer who was living alone at her home.（除了送外卖，高治晓曾经心甘情愿地为一位独居在家的老年顾客做饭）”可以推知，从高治晓冒着被新冠肺炎感染的风险配送外卖，同时还帮助一个年迈的独居老人做饭这两件事，可推出他是一个无私且热心的人。选项C符合题意，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Chinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his remarkable sense of commitment（中国外卖配送员高治晓因其非凡的责任感登上了《时代》杂志3月份的封面）”是全文的主题句，结合全文内容，可知全文主要讲了一个外卖小哥疫情期间，无私的坚守岗位，为人们用心配送外卖，实属英雄行为，选项B：A Delivery Hero（一名快递员英雄）作为文章标题最为合适。故选B。 主题01 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省巴中市·期中） At an animal sanctuary (保护区) in the Congo, several dozen Congolese schoolchildren are getting a course in bonobos (倭黑猩猩). These gentle animals, who look like chimpanzees (黑猩猩), are “our closest cousins”, educator Biaise Mbwaki tells the students. “They have a human character, and they are Congolese. They are smaller and gentler than chimps.” Only about 20,000 wild bonobos are left, and they are found only in the central rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. So Mbwaki and other workers at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary are working hard to involve Congolese students in protecting the bonobos that remain. Bonobos share nearly 99% of their DNA with humans. And studies of the animals at Lola are helping scientists understand how humans developed characters like empathy (同情). But humans haven t shown much empathy for bonobos. We’ve hunted them for food, sold their babies as pets, and destroyed much of their natural environment. The sanctuary’s goal is to prepare the bonobos for life in the wild. In the meantime, they serve as ambassadors (大使) to daily visits from schoolchildren. ‌“The children learn that this animal is a treasure of nature. The children also learn to take action if they see a bonobo being kept as a pet, which is illegal in Congo,” says Claudine André, who founded Lola ya Bonobo in 1994. But the long-term goal is to see more bonobos living in the wild. So Lola has set up a second sanctuary called Ekolo ya Bonobo hundreds of miles away. “It’s a place where bonobos used to live,” says Dr. Raphael Belais at Lola. “But unfortunately during the war hunting was widespread so there are no more bonobos in this part of the forest.” Their future, though, will be determined by Congolese people like the students who came to Lola today. So I asked a 10-year-old named Gaska Basili, what he learned about bonobos during the visit. “They are like our brothers,” he replied in French. “And what would you do if you saw a bonobo being kept illegally?” I asked. “I would call my teacher,” he said. 1．What can we learn about bonobos? A．They are quite dangerous. B．They are unique to Congo. C．They are much bigger than chimps. D．They are quite different from humans in many ways. 2．What does Claudine André say about keeping a bonobo as a pet? A．It is against the law in Congo. B．It is increasingly common in Congo. C．It is warmly welcomed by her children. D．It is unhelpful for reducing bonobo hunting 3．What is the purpose of building Ekolo ya Bonobo? A．To attract more tourists. B．To educate more students. C．To raise various kinds of animals. D．To return bonobos back to nature. 4．What can we infer from Gaska Basili’s words? A．He was uninterested in bonobos. B．He found it hard to save bonobos. C．His visiting the bonobos was a helpful lesson. D．His teacher was a top bonobo professional. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了刚果倭黑猩猩数量稀少，当地保护区努力让学生参与保护，并组织学生学习倭黑猩猩的课程，还设立新保护区。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Only about 20,000 wild bonobos are left, and they are found only in the central rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.(目前仅存约2万只野生倭黑猩猩，它们只生活在刚果民主共和国的中部雨林中)”可知，倭黑猩猩只生活在刚果民主共和国的中部雨林中，是刚果特有的。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中Claudine André的话“The children also learn to take action if they see a bonobo being kept as a pet, which is illegal in Congo(孩子们还学会了，如果看到倭黑猩猩被当作宠物饲养，他们要采取行动，因为在刚果这是违法的)”可知，Claudine André提到在刚果把倭黑猩猩当宠物养是违法的。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中“But the long-term goal is to see more bonobos living in the wild. So Lola has set up a second sanctuary called Ekolo ya Bonobo hundreds of miles away.(但长期目标是让更多倭黑猩猩生活在野外。所以Lola在数百英里外设立了第二个保护区，名为Ekolo ya Bonobo)”可知，建立Ekolo ya Bonobo的目的是让倭黑猩猩回归自然。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后部分“So I asked a 10 year old named Gaska Basili, what he learned about bonobos during the visit. ‘They are like our brothers,’ he replied in French. ‘And what would you do if you saw a bonobo being kept illegally?’ I asked. ‘I would call my teacher,’ he said.(于是我问一个名叫Gaska Basili的10岁男孩，他在参观中对倭黑猩猩有什么了解。“它们就像我们的兄弟，”他用法语回答。“如果你看到一只倭黑猩猩被非法饲养，你会怎么做?”我问。“我会打电话给我的老师，”他说)”可知，Gaska Basili通过参观对倭黑猩猩有了正确认识且知道如何应对非法饲养的情况，说明这次参观是有意义的一课。故选C项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省巴中市·期中） I cover small businesses in Charlotte, North Carolina. I write special reports, daily stories, and long-form pieces. I chose this field not only because I love to write, but also because I love storytelling. I love meeting people. I love asking questions. I’ve always been a wholehearted reader and writer, but the older I got, the more I discovered my eagerness to use my talents to tell stories. After I graduated from college, the Charlotte Observer hired me as a reporter. As a student, I wrote for some newspapers, and I was editor-in-chief of a magazine in college. However, having published some stories did not mean I should get the job. When the Charlotte Observer was looking to hire a couple of graduates, they talked to professors in my journalism school and two of them recommended me for the job. It was the two letters of recommendation that put me at the top of the pile and made sure that the editors saw what I’d worked so hard on. I have some advice for someone who wants to be a reporter. First, know what you’re getting into. Times have changed, and the newspaper industry is reinventing itself (以新形象示人). You have more reasons than ever to be discouraged. That’s why you often hear some newspaper insiders talking about missing the golden years — when pay raises were plentiful and editors weren’t afraid to throw money at the wall. No lie: the Charlotte Observer actually used to pay for a reporter to live on the coast for the summer. Sigh. But if print media is all you’ve ever wanted, you should use all or most of your effort to do it. Volunteer for stories outside your field. You might have to pick up a weekend shift (轮班). If you’re working on a big story, you’ll probably have to stay late. And the editors might decide you look pretty available even when your computer is shutting down. Then, all you can do is smile, start your computer again and repeat to yourself: “This is what I love.” 1．What does the author say about her job? A．She feels tired of it. B．She likes it very much. C．She earns good money from it. D．She finds it quite easy and interesting. 2．What played a key role in helping the author join the Charlotte Observer? A．Her great talents for telling stories. B．Two professors’ recommendations. C．Some stories she published as a student. D．The work experience she got at college. 3．Why does the author sigh at the end of paragraph 3? A．The newspaper industry has passed its golden years. B．It is difficult to be a successful reporter now. C．The reporter-editor relationship has changed. D．Newspaper readers get discouraged easily. 4．What is the author’s advice for new reporters? A．Learn to write big stories. B．Devote yourself to your work. C．Know more editors outside your field. D．Learn more from experienced reporters. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者在北卡罗来纳州夏洛特报道小企业新闻的工作经历，还给出了想成为记者的人一些建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I write special reports, daily stories, and long-form pieces. I chose this field not only because I love to write, but also because I love storytelling. I love meeting people. I love asking questions.(我写特别报道、日常报道和长篇报道。我选择这个领域不仅是因为我喜欢写作，还因为我喜欢讲故事。我喜欢与人见面。我喜欢提问)”可知，作者喜欢写作，喜欢讲故事，喜欢与人见面，也喜欢提问，而记者这份工作实现了她的梦想，所以作者非常喜欢自己的工作。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“When the Charlotte Observer was looking to hire a couple of graduates, they talked to professors in my journalism school and two of them recommended me for the job. It was the two letters of recommendation that put me at the top of the pile and made sure that the editors saw what I’d worked so hard on.(当《夏洛特观察家报》想招聘几名毕业生时，他们和我所在新闻学院的教授谈了谈，其中两位教授推荐我得到这份工作。正是这两封推荐信让我脱颖而出，确保编辑们看到了我如此努力的成果)”可知，两位教授的推荐在帮助作者加入《夏洛特观察家报》中起到了关键作用。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Times have changed, and the newspaper industry is reinventing itself (以新形象示人). You have more reasons than ever to be discouraged. That’s why you often hear some newspaper insiders talking about missing the golden years—when pay raises were plentiful and editors weren’t afraid to throw money at the wall. No lie: the Charlotte Observer actually used to pay for a reporter to live on the coast for the summer. Sigh.(时代变了，报业正在重塑自己。你比以往任何时候都更有理由感到沮丧。这就是为什么你经常听到一些报业内部人士谈论怀念黄金时代——那时加薪很频繁，编辑们也不怕大把花钱。说真的：《夏洛特观察家报》过去确实会支付一名记者夏天在海边居住的费用。唉。)”可知，报业已经过了它的黄金时代，作者感到失落和伤感，所以叹气。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“But if print media is all you’ve ever wanted, you should use all or most of your effort to do it. Volunteer for stories outside your field. You might have to pick up a weekend shift (轮班). If you’re working on a big story, you’ll probably have to stay late.(但如果印刷媒体是你一直想要的，你应该全力以赴或尽最大努力去做。主动报道你领域之外的新闻。你可能得在周末值班。如果你在做一个大新闻，你可能得加班到很晚)”可知，作者给新记者的建议是全身心投入工作。故选B项。 主题02 人与社会——文学艺术与科学 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·四川省泸州市龙马潭区泸化中学·期中） A 12-minute piece of music composed by Mozart has been discovered in a library in Germany. Researchers think the composer wrote the previously unknown piece-called Serenade in C-when he was a young teenager. The composition was found in the holdings of Germany’s Leipzig Municipal Libraries-some 280 miles north of Salzburg, Austria, where Mozart was born in 1756. Although Mozart wrote this piece when he was only a teenager, it was not uncommon for him to write music in his childhood. Mozart began to perform around Austria from the age of five and shortly afterwards became famous as a composer. Mozart probably wrote the recently discovered composition between the mid and late 1760s, according to a statement from the Leipzig Municipal Libraries. Library researchers were compiling (编辑) an edition of the Kochel catalog, a collection of Mozart’s works, when they came across a mysterious bound manuscript (装订好的手稿) containing a handwritten composition in brown ink. The composition is thought to have been written by Mozart. The handwriting, however, is not Mozart’s, suggesting that the manuscript is a copy of the original composition. The researchers think it was made around 1780. The researchers say the music fits stylistically with other works from the 1760s, when Mozart was between the ages of 10 and13. The young composer was no longer creating pieces that sounded like this one by the time he was in his late teens. In his early years, Mozart wrote many chamber works like Serenade in C, which his father recorded on a list of his son’s compositions. Many of these works were thought to have been lost to history. Luckily, this particular piece was saved–thanks to the composer’ s sister. “It looks as if a complete string trio (二重奏曲) has survived in Leipzig,” Leisinger, a worker from the International Mozarteum Foundation, says. “The source was obviously Mozart’s sister, who perhaps preserved the work in memory of her brother.” 1．What does the second paragraph intend to show about Mozart? A．His talent at a young age. B．His connection to Salzburg. C．His preference for performing. D．His popularity all around the world. 2．On what basis do the researchers date Serenade in C? A．The title of the composition. B．The style of the composition. C．The number in the Kochel catalog. D．The color of the ink used in the copy. 3．Why is Mozart’s sister mentioned? A．She had a positive influence on Mozart. B．She was the first to perform Serenade in C. C． She helped Mozart compose Serenade in C. D．She was the one who preserved Serenade in C. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Mozart’s Works Need Updating. B．Mozart’s Works Attract New Attention. C．A Lost Mozart Composition Was Discovered. D．Researchers Uncovered the Early Life of Mozart. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了在德国一家图书馆发现了一首由莫扎特创作的、之前不为人知的12分钟音乐作品——《C大调小夜曲》，并介绍了该作品的发现过程、创作时间推测以及相关背景信息。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The composition was found in the holdings of Germany’s Leipzig Municipal Libraries-some 280 miles north of Salzburg, Austria, where Mozart was born in 1716. Although Mozart wrote this piece when he was only a teenager, it was not uncommon for him to write music in his childhood. Mozart began to perform around Austria from the age of five and shortly afterwards became famous as a composer.(这段乐曲是在德国莱比锡市立图书馆的馆藏中被发现的。莱比锡位于奥地利萨尔茨堡以北约280英里处，莫扎特于1716年出生在萨尔茨堡。尽管莫扎特创作这首曲子时只是个青少年，但他在童年时期就开始创作音乐并非罕见之事。莫扎特从五岁起就在奥地利各地演出，不久后便以作曲家的身份声名远扬。)”可知，这首曲子是在德国莱比锡市立图书馆发现的，虽然莫扎特创作这首曲子时是青少年，但他童年就开始创作音乐并不罕见，他从五岁起就在奥地利各地演出，不久后以作曲家身份出名。由此可知，第二段意在展示莫扎特年轻时的天赋。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The researchers say the music fits stylistically with other works from the 1720s, when Mozart was between the ages of 10 and13.(研究人员表示，从风格上看，这段音乐与18世纪20年代的其他作品相符，当时莫扎特的年龄在10岁到13岁之间。)”可知，研究人员认为从风格上看，这首曲子与18世纪20年代莫扎特10到13岁时的其他作品相符，所以是根据曲子的风格来确定其创作时间的。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Luckily, this particular piece was saved–thanks to the composer’ s sister. “It looks as if a complete string trio (二重奏曲) has survived in Leipzig,” Leisinger, a worker from the International Mozarteum Foundation, says. “The source was obviously Mozart’s sister, who perhaps preserved the work in memory of her brother.”(幸运的是，多亏了作曲家的妹妹，这首特别的乐曲得以保存下来。国际莫扎特基金会的工作人员Leisinger说：“看起来，一首完整的弦乐三重奏在莱比锡留存了下来。其来源显然是莫扎特的妹妹，她或许是为了纪念哥哥才保存了这部作品。”)”可知，多亏了作曲家的妹妹，这首特别的乐曲得以保存下来。国际莫扎特基金会的工作人员Leisinger说，看起来一首完整的弦乐三重奏在莱比锡留存了下来，其来源显然是莫扎特的妹妹，她或许是为了纪念哥哥才保存了这部作品。由此可知，提到莫扎特的妹妹是因为她是保存《C 大调小夜曲》的人。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章开篇点明莫扎特的一段12分钟的音乐在德国一家图书馆被发现，接着围绕这首被发现的乐曲，介绍了发现的地点、推测的创作时间、发现的过程以及乐曲能留存下来的原因等，主要讲述的是一首曾失传的莫扎特的乐曲被发现的事情。选项C“A Lost Mozart Composition Was Discovered(一首失传的莫扎特的乐曲被发现了)”准确概括了文章的主要内容，符合文章围绕这首被发现的乐曲展开叙述的主旨。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川省成都东部新区养马高级中学·期中） In 2018, Su Yiming, a 14-year-old native of north easter China, was faced with a difficult decision: Pursue a promising career as an actor, or cast it aside and go all in on snowboarding, in a country where most people had never seen a snowboard. At the time, Su was fast becoming an established name in China’s film industry. He had starred as a village boy seeking revenge for his father’s death in a critically acclaimed war movie, and appeared in several more television dramas. But with the 2022 Winter Olympics approaching, the teenager saw an opportunity. “Snowboarding was something I enjoyed the most, and this was a chance to take part in my own home country,” said Su, then 17. Su’s gamble (冒险) paid off. Three days short of his 18th birthday, Su took gold in the big air snowboarding event, writing history for the Olympic host nation by winning the country’s first gold medal in the event. “It’s my happiest moment when I stand on the snowboard. No matter how long I train, even for seven or eight hours in a row, joy to me. Love is what has been supporting me all the time.” Su said. “I had always dreamed about what it would be like to stand on the podium (领奖台) of the Olympics, and today, I did it,” Su said. Together with the freestyle skier Gu Ailing, who is one year his senior, Su is among the most popular athletes for the Olympic host nation. In an interview with media, Su’s father said his son always had an affinity with snow, a connection that began the day his son was born in February 2004. “There was a heavy snowstorm that day. Cars couldn’t move on the streets,” the father recalled. Sus father said his son loved snowboarding so much that, even in elementary school, the younger Su would set aside three days a week to train. 1．What do we know about Su Yiming? A．He used to be a famous child actor. B．He had a miserable childhood. C．He took gold on his eighteenth birthday. D．He is senior to Gu Ailing by one year. 2．Which of the following best describes Su Yiming? A．Smart and sensitive B．Diligent and honest C．Enthusiastic and determined D．Adventurous and stubborn 3．What can we infer from Su’s father’s words? A．Su was born to be associated with snow. B．Su was caught in a snowstorm when he was born. C．Su trained four days a week in elementary school. D．Su was influenced by his father’s connection with snow. 4．What lesson can we get from Su’s story? A．Rome is not built in a day. B．Constant dripping wears away a stone. C．Nothing is impossible if you put your heart into it. D．Passion and desire can pave the way for dream realization. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍中国单板滑雪运动员苏翊鸣的成长经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“At the time, Su was fast becoming an established name in China’s film industry. He had starred as a village boy seeking revenge for his father’s death in a critically acclaimed war movie, and appeared in several more television dramas. (当时，苏很快成为中国电影界的知名人物。他曾在一部广受好评的战争电影中饰演一个为父亲复仇的乡村男孩，还出演了几部电视剧。)”可知苏翊鸣曾经是个著名的童星。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“But with the 2022 Winter Olympics approaching, the teenager saw an opportunity. “Snowboarding was something I enjoyed the most, and this was a chance to take part in my own home country,” said Su, then 17. Su’s gamble (冒险) paid off. (当时17岁的苏说：“单板滑雪是我最喜欢的运动，这是一个在我自己的祖国参加冬奥会的机会。”苏赌赢了。)”可知苏是有决心的，以及下文““It’s my happiest moment when I stand on the snowboard. No matter how long I train, even for seven or eight hours in a row, joy to me. Love is what has been supporting me all the time.” Su said. (“站在滑雪板上是我最开心的时刻。无论我训练多长时间，即使是连续七八个小时，我都很高兴。对这项运动的热爱一直支持着我。”苏说。)”可知苏非常热爱单板滑雪这项运动，故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“In an interview with media, Su’s father said his son always had an affinity with snow, a connection that began the day his son was born in February 2004. “There was a heavy snowstorm that day. Cars couldn’t move on the streets,” the father recalled. Sus father said his son loved snowboarding so much that, even in elementary school, the younger Su would set aside three days a week to train. (在接受媒体采访时，苏的父亲表示，他的儿子一直与雪有着密切的联系，这种联系始于2004年2月他儿子出生的那一天。“那天下了一场暴风雪。汽车不能在街上行驶，”父亲回忆道。苏的父亲说，他的儿子非常喜欢单板滑雪，甚至在小学的时候，小苏每周都会抽出三天的时间来训练。)”可推断苏一出生就和雪联系在一起。故选A。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其第二段“But with the 2022 Winter Olympics approaching, the teenager saw an opportunity. “Snowboarding was something I enjoyed the most, and this was a chance to take part in my own home country,” said Su, then 17. Su’s gamble (冒险) paid off. Three days short of his 18th birthday, Su took gold in the big air snowboarding event, writing history for the Olympic host nation by winning the country’s first gold medal in the event. “It’s my happiest moment when I stand on the snowboard. No matter how long I train, even for seven or eight hours in a row, joy to me. Love is what has been supporting me all the time.” Su said. (但随着2022年冬奥会的临近，这位少年看到了一个机会。当时17岁的苏说：“单板滑雪是我最喜欢的运动，这是一个在我自己的祖国参加冬奥会的机会。”苏赌赢了。离他18岁生日还有三天，苏在大型空中单板滑雪项目中获得金牌，为奥运主办国赢得了该国在该项目上的第一枚金牌，创造了历史。“站在滑雪板上是我最开心的时刻。无论我训练多长时间，即使是连续七八个小时，我都很高兴。对这项运动的热爱一直支持着我。”苏说。) ”可知对滑雪板的激情和热爱是他实现奥运会冠军梦想的基础，故选D。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $