专题05 阅读理解C篇 说明文（期中真题汇编，云南专用）高一英语下学期

专题05 说明文 阅读理解C篇 以下汇编的阅读理解体裁为说明文，按三大主题分类，并按难度系数由高到低排序： 主题01 人与自然——环境保护、生态意识 1. 夏威夷树蜗牛的濒危现状与保护｜难度0.85 论证蜗牛濒危原因及圈养、野化等保护措施。 2. 庞贝古城与赫利克城的考古价值｜难度0.65 论证古城遗址对研究古代文明、灾害预警的价值。 3. 山地紫羚的保护与野化｜难度0.65 介绍紫羚濒危现状、保护措施及野化挑战。 4. 蚂蚁嗅癌细胞用于癌症诊断的可行性｜难度0.65 论证蚂蚁嗅觉在癌症诊断中的潜力。 主题02 人与自我——心理发展、健康观念、个人成长 1. 手写与打字的认知效果对比｜难度0.65 论证手写在记忆、大脑发育方面的优势。 2. 年轻人以创新方式复兴春节传统｜难度0.65 论证年轻人通过新形式赋予春节传统新生命力。 3. 灶头画：从传统灶具到文化遗产｜难度0.65 介绍灶头画历史、工艺及文化象征意义。 主题03 人与社会——文化差异、社会现象、科技创新 1. 数字技术助力现代农业发展｜难度0.85 论证数字技术提升农业效率。 2. 社交媒体使用对青少年的影响｜难度0.85 论证社交媒体通过奖励机制吸引用户及过度使用的危害。 3. 美国校园精神周活动介绍｜难度0.85 介绍校园精神周的活动形式及学生参与方式。 4. 墨西哥狂欢节的庆祝活动与特色｜难度0.65 介绍狂欢节规模、传统活动及文化意义。 5. 中国博物馆热现象分析｜难度0.65 分析博物馆参观人数激增的原因。 6. 传统中式婚礼的复兴｜难度0.65 介绍传统中式婚礼重新流行的现象及原因。 7. 日本茶道的历史与传统｜难度0.65 介绍日本茶道的起源、发展及现代传承。 8. 中国AI音乐与视频技术进展｜难度0.65 介绍中国AI音乐及视频技术的创新功能。 9. AI在文化节中的应用与挑战｜难度0.65 论证AI在文化节中的价值及人际互动缺失问题。 主题01 人与自然——环境保护、生态意识 Passage 1 (24-25高一下·云南昆明第一中学·期中) The Mountain Bongo (a type of antelope) has been driven to near extinction, according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Ecologist Mordecai Ogada says, “It can only be found in the wild in Kenya, highly endangered, and that is why protecting this species is important.” The populations of the animals have been greatly reduced. The animals have been hunted for their meat and their prized coat, skulls, and horns. Human-wildlife activities, especially the sharing of grounds with livestock (家畜), also led to the spread of diseases. Some were traded to zoos in the United States and efforts to save the animals have depended on returning them to Kenya. At one time, there were only 18 of these creatures left in captivity (圈养) there. They were sent back to Kenya in 2004 to breed (繁殖) them and re-establish the Mountain Bongo in their natural area. But it has been a slow process. “So, the bongos that are coming back from zoos need a very long time to be able to get used to the wild environment again and it takes several generations,” explains Philippe Cauviere, chief executive officer at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. “And that is why it has taken such a long time to get where we are today. We’ve had more than 70 births.” To support the recovery of the species in the wild, the government agency, Kenya Wildlife Service, together with Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, set up the Mawingu Bongo Sanctuary as part of the National Mountain Bongo Recovery and Action Plan 2019-2023. The sanctuary is on the slopes (坡地) of Mount Kenya. There are plans to set free 25 Mountain Bongos in this protected area. This will help the rewilding of the animals as well as reintroducing them into their original habitats. “Finally what needs to be done to save the Mountain Bongo is their habitat has to be protected-these are the highland forests. I think the goal here is not captivity but to increase wild populations and rewild them and reintroduce them into this country,” Ogada says. 1．What is discussed in paragraph 2? A．Suggestions on how to protect the Mountain Bongo. B．Great progress on saving the Mountain Bongo. C．Reasons why the Mountain Bongo is important. D．The reduction in Mountain Bongo populations. 2．Why has the rewilding process of the Mountain Bongo been slow? A．There is the problem of habitat loss. B．There are not enough research funds. C．They need time to adapt to the wild again. D．They are under threat from other species. 3．What should be done to save the Mountain Bongo according to Ogada? A．Making the Mawingu Bongo Sanctuary larger. B．Protecting their highland forest habitats. C．Making more laws to prevent hunting. D．Keeping them in zoos. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Kenya rushes to protect endangered antelope. B．Rewilding the Mountain Bongo seems impossible. C．Zoos are getting more effective at wildlife protection. D．The changing environment is challenging the Mountain Bongo. Passage 2 (24-25高一下·云南·期中) When Hurricane Douglas was moving rapidly toward Oahu in 2020, David Sischo quickly packed up and drove to higher ground. But he wasn’t shifting his family. He was shifting snails (蜗牛). Sischo works with some of the rarest endangered species on the planet, kahuli — Hawaii’s native tree snails. The brightly colored snails used to be extremely common. It’s said they were like Christmas decorations covering the trees. Almost all of the 750 different species were found only in Hawaii. Today, more than half of those species are gone, the extinctions happening in the span of a human lifetime. Sischo and his team with Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources have the heavy task of saving what’s left. To stave off extinction, 40 species of snails, each as small as a coin, are kept and cared for by humans in a simple trailer near Honolulu. For some, it’s the only place where they’re found, their wild populations having completely disappeared. “Most people, when they think endangered species going extinct, they think of pandas and tigers and elephants, but imagine having 40 different species that are all as rare as pandas are,” Sischo says. This winter, one species of snail will move closer to a promising milestone. These snails will be set free into a painstakingly prepared protected area in the mountains of Oahu. This special place has been thoroughly prepared so that the snails can survive well in their natural home. Globally, plants and animals are being moved to protected areas as a final attempt to stop them from dying out. But as the climate warms and harmful non-native species keep spreading, many native ones cannot find a way to go back to the wild soon. That could mean they stay in human care. In the face of the biodiversity crisis, many wildlife biologists say there’s no other choice. “These are biological treasures that are irreplaceable,” Sischo says. “It is now or never. What we manage to keep on Earth will be what the next generation is able to put back.” 1．What’s the present state of kahuli? A．They are at risk of extinction. B．They are now more plentiful than ever. C．None of the 750 species are declining in Hawaii. D．They can be found in various parts of the world. 2．What does the phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．Cause. B．Prevent. C．Face. D．Promote. 3．What does Sischo imply by comparing the snails to pandas and tigers? A．Smaller species are less likely to become extinct. B．They are more popular than large endangered animals. C．They require equally immediate protection efforts as pandas. D．Small species are easier to care for in controlled environments. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of protecting endangered species. B．The impact of climate change on biodiversity in Hawaii. C．The process of reintroducing endangered species into the wild. D．The challenges and efforts to save the endangered Hawaiian snails. Passage 3 (24-25高一下·云南红河哈尼族彝族蒙自蒙自第一高级中学教育集团联考·期中) Natural disasters such as hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes have been happening since before recorded history, which means that they have been shaping history for centuries. Discovering remains centuries later has given us a better understanding of the past. Most people think of Pompeii when it comes to ancient disasters. The whole city laid buried for 17 centuries before being discovered. There are records directly from Pliny the Younger, a Roman government official at the time, who states that his uncle Pliny the Elder, while watching Vesuvius erupt from Naples, decided to take the boat to Pompeii to see it closer. It is also shown that many people stayed to protect their money and possessions (财产) , which proves (证明) clearly that they were not expecting to be killed by this eruption. The fact that Pompeii was untouched after the eruption gives researchers and archaeologists a unique chance to study it. This means everything found there is exactly as it was just before the disasters. In fact, a documentary was able to be made titled Pompeii: The Last Day based on information found there, which helps us understand its culture and lifestyles. Pompeii isn’t the only city left buried for centuries. When Steven Soter was doing research on predicting (预测) earthquakes, he became interested in researching Helike, a city that had been ruined by an earthquake and nearly buried underwater by the following tsunami. Remains have been found and further research has been made about earthquakes there. Due to the number of quakes that have continually happened round Helike, any remains have been hard to come by, but that doesn’t stop the researchers’ work. There were a few things mentioned that could prove as some sort of warning signs for future earthquakes. It could be proved that a strong wind ended suddenly and dozens of dead mice all headed in one direction. The research that was being done there are useful for future earthquakes and possible tsunamis. We are continuously finding out more by researching the areas. The information that we receive from these ruins is immeasurable. 1．What can be inferred from Paragraph 2? A．The eruption of Vesuvius caused tsunami. B．The authority back then took immediate measures. C．The people at that time knew little about volcanoes. D．The people of Pompeii had a deep feeling for the city. 2．What is the importance of Pompeii being untouched after the eruption? A．It helps understand natural disasters better. B．It proves the existence of Pompeii in history. C．It means the possibility of Pompeii’s revival. D．It allows for a detailed study of the ancient city. 3．What made Steven Soter research Helike? A．His interest in ancient ruins. B．A chance discovery of dead mice. C．His work on predicting earthquakes. D．A strong wind that stopped suddenly. 4．What challenge did researchers face when studying Helike? A．Extreme weather conditions. B．Difficulty in finding remains. C．Limited funding for the research. D．Inability to study underwater ruins. Passage 4 (24-25高一下·云南马关县第一中学校·期中) Ants have the ability to smell cancerous cells in humans, a new study has discovered, suggesting they could be used for cancer diagnosis in future. Researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) discovered that ant species Formica fusca has a well developed sense of smell. It was able to differentiate (区分) cancerous cells from healthy cells in humans, thanks to their sense of smell, limited trials revealed. To conduct their research, the scientists performed tests with 36 ants, smelling cells under a laboratory setting. First, the specialists exposed the ants to the smell of a sample of cancerous human cells. This smell was then associated with a reward of sugar solution. In a second step, the researchers exposed the ants to two different smells. One was a new smell and the second was the smell of the cancerous cells. Once this test was successful, the researchers exposed the ants to different cancerous cells. As such, the scientists found that ants discriminate between cancerous and healthy cells and between two cancerous lines. After training, Formica fusca ants are able to detect volatile organic compounds given off by cancerous cells. This first study shows that ants have high potential, are capable of learning very quickly, at lower cost, and are efficient, CNRS points out in a news release. This isn’t the first time that scientists have used the animal sense of smell to locate cancerous cells. “Dogs’ noses are well suited for medical diagnosis. However, training them to do so requires several months to a year. Ants therefore represent a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and highly discriminant detection tool for detection of cancer cell volatiles,” the team explained, “our approach could potentially be adapted to a range of other complex smell detection tasks including the detection of narcotics, explosives, spoiled food, or other diseases.” But more clinical tests must be carried out before they could be used in clinical settings like hospitals, the team said. They suggest that in future, ants could turn out to be better than dogs when it comes to locating cancerous cells in humans. Who knows? Let’s wait and see. 1．How does the author introduce the topic of ants’potential use in cancer diagnosis? A．By comparing ants to dogs. B．By presenting the results of a new study. C．By describing the training process of ants. D．By discussing the history of cancer diagnosis. 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．The process of the research. B．The reason of the research. C．The limitation of the research. D．The conclusion of the research. 3．What can we infer about the use of ants in cancer diagnosis? A．Ants have already been used in clinical settings. B．Ants’ noses are more sensitive than dogs’ noses. C．Ants may become a cost-effective diagnostic tool. D．Ants will replace dogs in cancer detection entirely. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards the use of ants in cancer diagnosis? A．Doubtful B．Negative C．Objective D．Indifferent. 主题02 人与自我——心理发展、健康观念、个人成长 Passage 1 (24-25高一下·云南部分学校·期中) Studies have shown that writing by hand can have enormous (极大的) beneficial impacts in terms of memory, brain development, and even the quality of writing itself. Some might say that handwriting has become a dying art since the advent of the typewriter in the mid 1880s, even more so due to computers. In fact, nowadays, some schools in the United States no longer require teaching handwriting as a part of the main courses. However, despite the sense that writing on paper is out of fashion, it actually has a number of very important strengths. Writing by hand is not only important for language processing and memory, but it is also important for mental development. In learning to write by hand, the human brain must combine feeling, movement control, and thinking. For whatever reason, it does not do so when learning to type. Writing by hand is good for mental health, and there are some studies that can prove it. Writing on paper can help students recall material better than typing on a keyboard. Similarly, a study from 2014 shows that compared to writing by hand, taking notes on a laptop results in a less deep absorption of the learned material. This is because when using a laptop, students will often type out lectures word for word instead of processing information and rewording it in their own language. These advantages actually translate to how you recall the information. In this case, writing by hand instead of typing also helps students do better on exams. Children write longer and more complex essays when they are writing by hand, compared with using a keyboard. Children usually do better writing with a pen when they write essays. They write more and faster. The next time you want to sit down to write an email to a loved one, why not try writing a handwritten letter instead? It can be more beneficial to your brain. Plus, the personal touch of a handwritten letter can make your message even more special and memorable. 1．What does the underlined word “advent” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Rent. B．Request. C．Alarm. D．Appearance. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about handwriting? A．Its advantages. B．Its types. C．Its development. D．Its requirements. 3．What happens when students use a laptop instead of a pen to take notes? A．They recall more words. B．They do better in writing essays. C．They are less confident about their exams. D．They have a lower understanding of the material. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A．To make a suggestion. B．To express thanks. C．To honour loved ones. D．To share a personal experience. Passage 2 (24-25高一下·云南泸西县第一中学·期中) As the Spring Festival approaches, discussions on “festive atmosphere fading away (逐渐消失)” have once again risen to the surface; yet a closer look reveals that young people are not throwing away traditions, but celebrating the festival in new and innovative ways. On the lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, users share couplets (对联) they have written. Instead of poetic wishes, the paired phrases could be numbers, emojis and plain slogans—with “Having money and knowledge; Losing weight and troubles” an often-seen refrain. These funny couplets have encouraged many people to continue the Spring Festival tradition of hanging couplets and sticking gate-god pictures. Calligraphy, woodcut pictures and traditional paintings also gain in popularity among people born from 1995 to 2010. Another rebounding (复苏的) tradition is wearing hanfu, a traditional garment of the Han people, often worn during festivals. For people born after 1990s, one of the childhood Spring Festival customs was buying new clothes. Some still embrace this tradition as a way to ring in the newyear. Dang Hui from Luoyang, took her family for a hanfu family photoshoot. Instead of sitting indoors, they went to ancient-style parks and temple fairs. Some young people also get to know better and become interested in Spring Festival “traditions”, such as visiting temple fairs, flower markets and watching lion dancing. Meng Fanis spending the holidays with her family in Guangzhou and they plan to watch lion dancing, which combines martial arts, folk music and dance. The movements, mimicking lions climbing mountains, jumping across rivers and playing with each other, carry auspicious meanings such as overcoming difficulties and making achievements. Through these new ways to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, older generations pass on traditions while young people gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of the Spring Festival. 1．What can we learn about the young people from paragraph 2? A．They are good at writing poetic slogans. B．They dislike traditional Chinese art forms. C．They are tired of the Spring Festival traditions. D．They express their wishes through funny couplets. 2．Why does the author mention Dang Hui? A．To recall childhood memories. B．To introduce hanfu photoshoot. C．To give the details of an old custom. D．To show the comeback of a tradition. 3．What does the underlined word “auspicious” mean in paragraph 4? A．Positive. B．Different. C．Confusing. D．Original. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The decline of festive atmosphere. B．The meaning carried by Spring Festival. C．The importance of passing on traditions. D．The renewal of Spring Festival traditions. Passage 3 (24-25高一下·云南昭通镇雄县三校联考·期中) An old wooden stove (厨灶), bearing rich vivid images, took center stage in Haiyan County, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, in early February. The images feature historical figures, fairy tales, animals and flowers, all of which are pictured in bright colors. “They all represent people’s respect to heroes and wishes for good fortune,” says Zhao Shengbo, who created the zaotou (a kitchen stove) artwork. The special art form in Jiaxing was listed as a national cultural heritage in 2011. It was once common for farmhouses, especially those along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, to have a zaotou with auspicious figures or patterns. Locals burned firewood in it to cook, before gas burners or microwave ovens were available. Historical evidence shows the art has a history of at least 300 years. Most of those engaged in zaotou painting were bricklayers in rural areas where they were often hired by villagers to build a stove in their new home on a good day and paint pictures on the stove. Tools used to produce such art included brushes, rulers, and paint. Folk craftsmen later also came to express life’s passions through zaotou paintings. They first whitewashed the mud-made stove with limewater (石灰水), and drew the patterns based on the shape of the stove, before applying the final coat of paint. Later, watercolors were applied, mostly red, yellow and blue. “But no matter what material is used, the stove painting is always symbolic and contains good wishes for the owners,” Zhao says. Although some villages have recently improved the traditional zaotou into an electricity-powered stove for environmental protection, as local authorities have given more support to preserve cultural heritage, zaotou painting has grown with new power. “Now that zaotou paintings have been receiving more support from various sides, I’ll make my effort to create more works and reach out to those who show interest,” Zhao says. 1．What do the images on the zaotou mainly symbolize? A．The beauty of nature. B．The local history and culture. C．The development of folk art. D．People’s respect for heroes and good wishes. 2．Which can replace the underlined word “auspicious” in Paragraph 2? A．Simple. B．Lucky. C．Strange. D．Complex. 3．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．The steps of creating zaotou paintings. B．The tools used in zaotou painting. C．The materials used in zaotou painting. D．The development of zaotou painting. 4．What could be a suitable title for the text? A．How Gas Burners Replaced Zaotou in Jiaxing B．The Mysterious Function of Old Wooden Stoves C．Zaotou Artwork: From Traditional Stoves to Cultural Heritage D．The Secret Bond Between Zaotou Painting and Western Oil Painting 主题03 人与社会——文化差异、社会现象、科技创新 Passage 1 (24-25高一下·云南玉溪红塔区玉溪师范学院附属中学·期中) Agriculture has experienced great changes in the recent past. The agricultural production ability in China has shifted to a new level with the introduction of digital technologies. Breeding (培育) new and improved plant species is important to the agricultural industry. Phenotyping, the process of measuring and analyzing (分析) observable plant characteristics, helps to pick out the best types of plants that could adapt to different environments. However, phenotyping is time-consuming in traditional crop breeding, as it takes more than half of the day to conduct just one round of plant height measurement in the field. Luckily, digital technologies have now expedited this process. It takes only 30 minutes to smartly get data mentioned above with 3D phenotyping measurement technologies like LiDAR. In a strawberry greenhouse base in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, a single worker can now carry out fertilization (施肥) and drop watering in over 100 mu of strawberries. Yao Hongyan, a worker at the greenhouse, said that there’s a smart data collection station based on Agricultural Internet of Things, which could ensure fertilizer and water are put precisely to each single strawberry plant. Moreover, a station is also fixed in the greenhouse to monitor light, humidity and temperature in real time, creating a better environment for strawberries to grow. How to better store and sell agricultural products is a key issue to farmers once the harvest is done. In Guizhou Province, there are warehouse companies that have introduced smart storage of agricultural products, through a digitalized management system and a quality control system. And Gzda. com, Guizhou’s big data platform for agricultural products, covers over 3,700 vegetable production bases within the province, realizing the capture and smart analysis of sales and price data produced when the vegetables are sold. Overall, relying only on labor is no longer how agriculture works, and the advances in technology are leading to a more productive modern agriculture system in China. 1．What does the underlined word “expedited” mean in paragraph 2? A．Dealt with. B．Took place of. C．Gave way to. D．Speeded up. 2．What can we know about the smart data collection station? A．It collects data from a national system. B．It controls temperature in the greenhouse. C．It ensures precise fertilization and watering. D．It monitors strawberries’ growing environment. 3．How does Gzda. com help with agriculture in Guizhou Province? A．By analyzing sales and price figures. B．By expanding vegetable markets. C．By getting the products stored properly. D．By improving the quality of the products. 4．Which is the most suitable title for the text? A．Modern Agriculture without Labor B．Digital Technology Helps Agriculture C．The Bright Future of Agriculture Industry D．Digital Agriculture Is Popular in China Passage 2 (24-25高一下·云南部分学校·期中) The average adults in the UK spend nearly two hours daily on social media, while younger users may spend up to five hours. Internet platforms (平台) attract users by using always-changing content. Recent research reveals their bodies physically react when using these platforms. Some researchers observed 54 young adults surfing the Internet normally for 15 minutes on their phones. Special equipment measured their heart activity and sweating response, which help the researchers understand their emotional states. The participants first read a news article on their phones before changing to social media. Compared to reading news, the use of social media caused slower heart rates combined with greater sweating response. Previous studies show this pattern occurs when people become deeply focused on emotionally meaningful content — a mix of excitement and total mental involvement (参与). Importantly, this reaction wasn’t caused by phone use itself, but specifically by social media interaction. The most surprising result came when the researchers asked users to stop using social media and return to news reading. Instead of calming down, the participants showed increased physical reactions — faster heart rates and greater sweating response. Why did this happen? Emotional surveys provided clues. The participants reported feeling stressed and anxious when stopping social media use, even expressing a strong wish to return to it. These reactions are similar to the discomfort people experience when suddenly stopping addictive things. Our study, however, doesn’t confirm true addiction. All participants showed similar physical reactions regardless of their self-reported social media habits. This suggests social media’s attraction lies in its ability to provide powerful rewards (奖励) through features like personalized video streams that keep users endlessly involved. Too much use of social media can be harmful to youths’ well-being. Earlier research shows people primarily use social media to satisfy basic human needs for connection and acceptance. These needs can be met through real-world interactions. Most of us can reduce social media use without major life changes because we can satisfy social needs through other methods like face-to-face conversations. 1．What did the researchers use special equipment to do? A．Change the content of social media. B．Understand the function of social media. C．Measure the participants’ physical signs. D．Control the participants’ emotional states. 2．What happened when the participants were asked to stop using social media? A．They kept extremely calm. B．Their sweating response increased. C．Their heart rates stayed the same D．They wished to continue reading news. 3．What can we learn about social media from paragraph 4? A．It has no impact on users’ emotions. B．It attracts users’ involvement through rewards. C．It causes true addiction in all participants. D．It leads to all participants’ different physical responses. 4．What is the author’s attitude to young people’s using social media? A．Unconcerned. B．Positive. C．Opposed. D．Curious. Passage 3 (24-25高一下·云南昭通一中教研联盟·期中) In America, if you see a group of students wearing crazy hats or summer T-shirts in the middle of winter, don’t be surprised. They may be celebrating their School Spirit Week (校园精神周). The School Spirit Week is a time for students to show their pride in their school. This is not a break, but the festival. It can be held during any week of the year. The celebration works with students of all ages, from elementary to high School, as long as you keep the themes simple for the younger kids. Spirit weeks often have a central theme that is followed throughout the week. During the week, students wear school colors and decorate the classrooms. Every day, there is a different theme. This is also students’ favorite part. They take part in different competitions and have fun together. Spirit weeks often encourage students to wear fun and fashion clothes, with different outfits for each day of the week. Monday might be funny hat day, followed by Tuesday’s Hawaiian shirt day and Wednesday’s silly T-shirt day. Thursday could be pajama (睡衣) day, followed by Friday’s school color day. There are also lots of other activities which the students can take part in on School Spirit Weeks. Do you like to have School Spirit Weeks? 1．The School Spirit Week is held ________. A．in any week in winter B．in any day in winter C．in any day of the year D．in any week of the year 2．Spirit weeks often have a central theme that is followed ________. A．before the week B．throughout the week C．after the week D．on the weekend 3．The underlined word “outfits” in paragraph 4 may mean ________. A．parties B．foods C．clothes D．glasses 4．Which is NOT true about the School Spirit Week in the passage? A．Students can rest at home for a week. B．Students can wear crazy clothes. C．There are lots of activities for students. D．There are different competitions for students. Passage 4 (24-25高一下·云南会泽县茚旺高级中学·期中) Mexico takes the third place in the most - attended carnival celebrations behind Rio de Janerio in Brazil and New Orleans in the US. While carnival is celebrated in Mexico in all major cities, the celebration in Mazatlan is the most expected. Every year, over 300,000 people attend the carnival celebration in Mazatlan in Mexico. It is a popular destination for carnival festivities along with other Mexico's famous port cities like Veracurz, Ensenada, and La Paz. If you're planning to visit Mexico to observe this famous celebration, it is advisable to book months before the actual date as boarding and lodging(食宿费)rise sharply during the holidays. People from all walks of life actually participate in this yearly festive celebration. It has become a part of people's way of life both for Catholics (天主教徒)or non- Catholics. People in the US celebrating this tradition and some parts of South America throw confetti eggs(五彩蛋)to one another as part of the tradition's practice. This is believed to bring good luck to the person who' s hit by it. Besides the above activities, masquerade (化妆)balls and rides that charge entrance fees are available. In the evening, a grand firework display awaits audience and participants. During the last day of the celebration, South American countries such as Mexico conduct cultural awards including poetry contest and so on. The Clemencia Isaura Poetry recognizes and awards the person with the best unpublished work in Mexico. If you are a partygoer and looking for the best event to be at... then this is the best party celebration you should participate in. South American countries are the best place to be at for this type of celebration including New Orleans in the US. 1．_______is the first place in the most - attended carnival celebrations. A．Mexico. B．Rio de Janerio. C．New Orleans. D．Sao Paulo. 2．If you plan to see the carnival celebration in Mazatlan, you'd better _______ . A．reach there by plane. B．bring more money with yourself. C．book accommodations in advance. D．visit Mexico's famous port cities. 3．In Paragraph 3, the underlined part " people from all walks of life"  means people_______. A．walking in different ways. B．having different interests in life. C．coming from different parts of the city. D．working in different occupations. 4．What happens last during the carnival celebrations? A．Throwing confetti eggs. B．Poetry contests. C．Masquerade balls. D．A grand firework display. Passage 5 (24-25高一下·云南马关县第一中学校·期中) During the summer holiday, visiting museums has become a new fashion, with several famous museums being considered as “must-visit” places by visitors. Tourists were seen queuing for long hours in front of museums and getting entrance tickets became more challenging. According to media reports, the Henan Museum received more than 12,000 visitors this summer, nearly double that of the same period in 2019. The Hangzhou Museum recorded 12,800 visitors on July 16, setting a new daily attendance record. In response to the growing need, 46 museums in Beijing canceled their Monday closures and remained open daily until August 31. According to Xinhua News Agency, the “museum fever” can be caused by various factors, including the public’s increasing enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture, the increasing market for youth educational tours and summer camps, as well as the continuous development of museums. Lin Liugen, the director of the Institute of Archaeology at Zhejiang University, said the “museum craze” reflects a deep connection between the public and traditional culture. As the economy and society progress, more people want to have a deeper understanding of China’s rich culture and history. Summer camps, family trips and educational tours have been the primary forms of tourism this summer, with museum visits becoming a must-do activity for travelers. Besides, the application of new technologies has made cultural relics (遗物) easier to reach. For instance, 3D projection technology breathes life into those relics, enabling them to come alive before visitors’ eyes. AR glasses offer a special experience by allowing visitors to enjoy relics through voice orders and sight recognition. Additionally, an advanced intelligent lighting system helps display relics more clearly and vividly. Liu Yanchang, the curator (馆长) of the Shandong Museum, said “In the future, more and more people will take visiting museums as a kind of habit and lifestyle.” On how to better meet museumgoers’ needs, Sun Mingli, deputy curator of the Suzhou Museum, says that popular museums may consider using hourly booking systems or hosting “cloud exhibitions” to improve visitor experience. 1．According to the text, what is one of the reasons for the increase of museum visits? A．The public prefer traditional Chinese culture to modern culture. B．The public see visiting museums as a good way to educate youth. C．The museums remain open daily during the summer holiday. D．The museums are the best places to understand China’s history. 2．Why are new technologies applied in museums now? A．To bring great convenience to modern museums. B．To show the most advanced technologies. C．To offer more real visitor experience. D．To add some new traveling places. 3．According to Sun Mingli, what can museums do to provide better service? A．Improve the booking system or online displays. B．Include more technologies into museum displays. C．Limit the number of daily visitors in museums. D．Require museumgoers to make earlier bookings. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．Museum visits improve youth education. B．China sees museum fever this summer. C．Cultural relics become easier to reach. D．Visitors expect more from future museums. Passage 6 (22-23高一下·云南曲靖兴教学校·期中) Sun Yi finally received an email she had long been waiting for, which contained her final wedding plan. The plan, which had been revised nearly ten times, offered the 29-year-old girl a “new Chinese-style” wedding in March. She described it as “traditional but old-fashioned” and “ritualistic (仪式的) but stylish.” In recent years, traditional Chinese weddings have won popularity again among the country's newly-married. Many of them no longer consider western-style dresses and words of “I do” as important parts of weddings. Instead, they now prefer wearing Tang Dynasty-style clothes and performing traditional rituals at weddings the same way their ancestors did hundreds, even thousands of years ago. In traditional Chinese weddings, couples usually wear red. Red is always a symbol of fortune in Chinese culture, and the hall of the ceremony is also richly decorated in red. Couples will perform a three-step ritual, namely to heaven and earth, to their parents and to each other. In Lanzhou, several wedding planning companies are sparing no effort to promote their “Chinese-style wedding packages”, which offer a wide range of choices for wedding plans. Chinese-style weddings make up nearly 40 percent of our orders. Customers often need to make reservations six months in advance, said Zhang, a wedding planner. Wang Yiru, another wedding planner in Lanzhou, Xinxin Wedding Service Company, said the preparation for a Chinese-style wedding is usually very time-consuming and costly. “Wedding ceremonies reflect social and cultural changes. With people’s living standards improved, they go for more individual choices,” said Wang Zongli, a professor at Northwest Normal University. 1．What do the newly-married usually do in a traditional Chinese wedding? A．Perform western rituals. B．Memorize their ancestors. C．Say “I do” to each other. D．Wear Chinese-style clothes. 2．Why is red always used in traditional Chinese weddings? A．Red is a symbol of fortune. B．Red is a symbol of money. C．Red is a symbol of heaven. D．Red is a symbol of health. 3．What can we infer about Chinese-style weddings? A．People can make a Chinese-style wedding reservation easily. B．More than half couples choose to hold Chinese-style wedding. C．A Chinese-style wedding needs a lot of time and money to hold. D．Some wedding companies think life of Chinese-style wedding. 4．What’s the best title of this text? A．Some Skills to Hold a Great Traditional Chinese Wedding. B．Traditional Chinese Weddings and Old Western Weddings. C．Dream to Have a Nice Traditional Chinese Wedding. D．Traditional Chinese Weddings have regained popularity. Passage 7 (24-25高一下·云南保山·期中) The Japanese Tea Ceremony, known as “Chanoyu” or “Sado” in Japanese, is a traditional cultural practice that deeply originates from Japanese history. Its origins can be traced back to the 9th century when tea was first introduced to Japan from China. At that time, tea was mainly used for medicinal purposes and was only accessible to the high-ranking individuals and religious figures. In the 15th century, the tea ceremony began to take on its unique form and philosophy. Sen no Rikyu, a famous tea master, played an important role in shaping the modern tea ceremony. He stressed the rules of “wa: harmony, kei: respect, sei: purity, jaku: tranquility” in the tea ceremony. These principles guide every aspect of the ceremony, from the way the tea room is decorated to the gestures and words of the participants. A typical Japanese tea ceremony takes place in a specially designed tea room, or “chashitsu.” The room is usually simple and elegant, with a tokonoma (alcove) displaying a seasonal flower arrangement or a scroll painting. The host carefully prepares the matcha (powdered green tea) using a bamboo whisk, a bowl, and hot water. Guests are served the tea in a specific order, and they follow a set of manners when receiving and drinking the tea. The tea ceremony is not just about drinking tea; it is a form of art that combines elements of aesthetics (美学) , the way to treat guests, and spirituality. It provides a moment of peace and reflection in the middle of a busy life. Through the ceremony, participants can experience a sense of connection with nature, history, and each other. Even in modern Japan, the tea ceremony remains a significant part of cultural heritage. Many people, both Japanese and foreigners, study and practice the tea ceremony to learn about Japanese traditions and values. While some aspects of the ceremony may have adapted to modern times, its core essence (本质) and significance have been preserved. 1．According to the passage, what was the original use of tea in Japan? A．For daily drinking. B．For healthcare usage. C．For ceremonial purposes. D．For commercial exchange. 2．What do the rules stressed by Sen no Rikyu in the tea ceremony include? A．Wealth, power, and status. B．Beauty, art, and creativity. C．Friendship, love, and kindness. D．Harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. 3．What can we learn about modern Japanese tea ceremony? A．It is still rooted in Japanese cultural heritage. B．It is now mainly practiced by Japanese people. C．It has greatly changed from its traditional form. D．It has lost its cultural significance in modern times. 4．Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A．The Aesthetics of Japanese Tea Rooms B．The Popularity of Matcha in Modern Japan C．The Role of Sen no Rikyu in Japanese Culture D．The History and Tradition of Japanese Tea Ceremony Passage 8 (24-25高一下·云南昆明官渡区云大附中星耀学校·期中) Chinese tech company Kunlun Tech recently launched two AI platforms: Melodio, the world’s first Al music streaming service, and Mureka, a platform for commercial (商业的) AI music creation. These tools demonstrate China’s growing AI advancements. Both of them use Kunlun’s advanced AI model, Skymusic 2.0, which allows lyrics up to 500 characters and can create stereo (立体声的) songs up to six minutes long. What makes Melodio stand out is that users can type simple phrases like “music for long drives” or “morning coffee vibes” and it will generate a matching song. “As a number of English-centered AI music tools have been published, Melodio can fill the blank in Putonghua-centered AI music sector based on vast application in China.” Pan Helin, a technology expert, told the Global Times. As for Mureka, it is a commercial platform for artists and music lovers to create, display, listen and download AI-generated songs. The creator of songs can make profit by applying to display and sell AI-generated songs in the store of the platform. Aside from AI music generation tools, Chinese tech-firm ShengShu-AI and Tsinghua University in April 2024 introduced its text-to-video model Vidu. It offers users the choice of 4-second or 8-second video clips, with a resolution (分辨率) of up to 1080P, making it possible to rival tools like American company OpenAI’s Sora. This year, Vidu was made available to users, featuring core functions which include generating videos and images from text. Data from Fortune Business Insights, a business company, showed that the global digital audio workstation market size was valued at $2.95 billion in 2023, and the market is projected to grow from $3.21 billion in 2024 to $6.34 billion by 2032, showing a growing market demand for AI music generation tools worldwide. 1．What does Skymusic 2.0 allow users to do? A．Score AI-made stereo songs. B．Translate lyrics into different languages. C．Produce stereo songs within 500 characters. D．Create stereo songs more than six minutes long. 2．What is a key feature of Melodio? A．It creates music from text. B．It focuses on creating stereo songs. C．It generates songs based on users’ phrases. D．It stands for China’s AI advancements. 3．What does the word “rival” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A．Copy from. B．Compete with. C．Depend on. D．Belong to. 4．What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the text? A．To warn people of the risks of AI-generated content. B．To advertise Melodio and Mureka as music platforms. C．To argue Chinese AI tools are better than Western ones. D．To describe advancements in Chinese AI music and video technology. Passage 9 (24-25高一下·云南昆明第八中学·期中) Cultural festivals are an important part of our global society, showcasing the rich traditions, customs, and values that define various communities. They serve as a bridge between the past and the present, allowing us to maintain a connection and preservation of these events can be challenging, particularly in the face of globalisation and modernisation. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play. AI is being used to streamline the planning and execution (执行) of cultural festivals. For instance, predictive analytics, a branch of AI, can analyze past data to predict visitor turnout, enabling organisers to plan more effectively. AI can also help in creating personalised experiences for attendees. By analysing data from social media and other sources, AI can provide insights into what attendees might enjoy, allowing for the customisation of events for different interests. Furthermore, AI is proving instrumental in preserving cultural festivals for future generations. High-definition cameras equipped with AI technology are being used to record festivals in exceptional detail. These digital records can then be stored and accessed easily, ensuring that the essence of these events are not lost over time. In addition, AI is being used to create virtual reality experiences of cultural festivals, allowing people who cannot physically attend to experience them virtually. AI’s role in cultural festivals is not just limited to organisation and preservation. It is also being used to enrich the artistic aspects of these events. For example, AI is being used to create music and art installations (装置) that respond to the audience’s movements and reactions, creating a dynamic and interactive experience. However, the use of AI in cultural festivals is not without its challenges. There are concerns about the potential loss of human touch, as well as issues related to data privacy. It is crucial that as we apply the power of AI, we also ensure that it is used responsibly. 1．In what aspect does predictive analytics help cultural festival organisers? A．Recording and storing festival data. B．Offering interactive experiences. C．Planning and executing festivals. D．Promoting the modernisation of festivals. 2．Which of the following is used for protecting cultural festivals? A．Art installations. B．Musical instruments. C．AI-powered cameras. D．Virtual reality equipment. 3．What is the concern mentioned about the use of AI in cultural festivals? A．The possible loss of human interaction. B．The high cost in employing AI technology. C．The organisers’ limited knowledge of AI. D．The difficulty in gathering data for analysis. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The AI’s role in promoting old festivals. B．The application of AI in cultural festivals. C．The impact of the changing world on festivals. D．The importance of protecting cultural festivals. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 说明文 阅读理解C篇 以下汇编的阅读理解体裁为说明文，按三大主题分类，并按难度系数由高到低排序： 主题01 人与自然——环境保护、生态意识 1. 夏威夷树蜗牛的濒危现状与保护｜难度0.85 论证蜗牛濒危原因及圈养、野化等保护措施。 2. 庞贝古城与赫利克城的考古价值｜难度0.65 论证古城遗址对研究古代文明、灾害预警的价值。 3. 山地紫羚的保护与野化｜难度0.65 介绍紫羚濒危现状、保护措施及野化挑战。 4. 蚂蚁嗅癌细胞用于癌症诊断的可行性｜难度0.65 论证蚂蚁嗅觉在癌症诊断中的潜力。 主题02 人与自我——心理发展、健康观念、个人成长 1. 手写与打字的认知效果对比｜难度0.65 论证手写在记忆、大脑发育方面的优势。 2. 年轻人以创新方式复兴春节传统｜难度0.65 论证年轻人通过新形式赋予春节传统新生命力。 3. 灶头画：从传统灶具到文化遗产｜难度0.65 介绍灶头画历史、工艺及文化象征意义。 主题03 人与社会——文化差异、社会现象、科技创新 1. 数字技术助力现代农业发展｜难度0.85 论证数字技术提升农业效率。 2. 社交媒体使用对青少年的影响｜难度0.85 论证社交媒体通过奖励机制吸引用户及过度使用的危害。 3. 美国校园精神周活动介绍｜难度0.85 介绍校园精神周的活动形式及学生参与方式。 4. 墨西哥狂欢节的庆祝活动与特色｜难度0.65 介绍狂欢节规模、传统活动及文化意义。 5. 中国博物馆热现象分析｜难度0.65 分析博物馆参观人数激增的原因。 6. 传统中式婚礼的复兴｜难度0.65 介绍传统中式婚礼重新流行的现象及原因。 7. 日本茶道的历史与传统｜难度0.65 介绍日本茶道的起源、发展及现代传承。 8. 中国AI音乐与视频技术进展｜难度0.65 介绍中国AI音乐及视频技术的创新功能。 9. AI在文化节中的应用与挑战｜难度0.65 论证AI在文化节中的价值及人际互动缺失问题。 主题01 人与自然——环境保护、生态意识 Passage 1 (24-25高一下·云南昆明第一中学·期中) The Mountain Bongo (a type of antelope) has been driven to near extinction, according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Ecologist Mordecai Ogada says, “It can only be found in the wild in Kenya, highly endangered, and that is why protecting this species is important.” The populations of the animals have been greatly reduced. The animals have been hunted for their meat and their prized coat, skulls, and horns. Human-wildlife activities, especially the sharing of grounds with livestock (家畜), also led to the spread of diseases. Some were traded to zoos in the United States and efforts to save the animals have depended on returning them to Kenya. At one time, there were only 18 of these creatures left in captivity (圈养) there. They were sent back to Kenya in 2004 to breed (繁殖) them and re-establish the Mountain Bongo in their natural area. But it has been a slow process. “So, the bongos that are coming back from zoos need a very long time to be able to get used to the wild environment again and it takes several generations,” explains Philippe Cauviere, chief executive officer at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. “And that is why it has taken such a long time to get where we are today. We’ve had more than 70 births.” To support the recovery of the species in the wild, the government agency, Kenya Wildlife Service, together with Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, set up the Mawingu Bongo Sanctuary as part of the National Mountain Bongo Recovery and Action Plan 2019-2023. The sanctuary is on the slopes (坡地) of Mount Kenya. There are plans to set free 25 Mountain Bongos in this protected area. This will help the rewilding of the animals as well as reintroducing them into their original habitats. “Finally what needs to be done to save the Mountain Bongo is their habitat has to be protected-these are the highland forests. I think the goal here is not captivity but to increase wild populations and rewild them and reintroduce them into this country,” Ogada says. 1．What is discussed in paragraph 2? A．Suggestions on how to protect the Mountain Bongo. B．Great progress on saving the Mountain Bongo. C．Reasons why the Mountain Bongo is important. D．The reduction in Mountain Bongo populations. 2．Why has the rewilding process of the Mountain Bongo been slow? A．There is the problem of habitat loss. B．There are not enough research funds. C．They need time to adapt to the wild again. D．They are under threat from other species. 3．What should be done to save the Mountain Bongo according to Ogada? A．Making the Mawingu Bongo Sanctuary larger. B．Protecting their highland forest habitats. C．Making more laws to prevent hunting. D．Keeping them in zoos. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Kenya rushes to protect endangered antelope. B．Rewilding the Mountain Bongo seems impossible. C．Zoos are getting more effective at wildlife protection. D．The changing environment is challenging the Mountain Bongo. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 【难度】0.65 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了山地紫羚濒危现状及肯尼亚为保护该物种所采取的措施。 1．主旨大意题。根据第二段“The populations of the animals have been greatly reduced. The animals have been hunted for their meat and their prized coat, skulls, and horns. Human-wildlife activities, especially the sharing of grounds with livestock (家畜), also led to the spread of diseases.(这种动物的数量大幅减少。这些动物因其肉、珍贵的皮毛、头骨和角而遭到猎杀。人类与野生动物的活动，尤其是与家畜共享土地，也导致了疾病的传播)”可知，第二段讨论了山地紫羚数量减少的情况，包括被猎杀和疾病传播等原因导致数量减少。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中““So, the bongos that are coming back from zoos need a very long time to be able to get used to the wild environment again and it takes several generations,” explains Philippe Cauviere, chief executive officer at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy.(肯尼亚山野生动物保护区首席执行官菲利普・考维耶解释说：“所以，从动物园回来的紫羚需要很长时间才能再次适应野生环境，这需要好几代的时间。”)”可知，山地紫羚的野化进程缓慢是因为它们需要时间再次适应野外环境。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段““Finally what needs to be done to save the Mountain Bongo is their habitat has to be protected-these are the highland forests. I think the goal here is not captivity but to increase wild populations and rewild them and reintroduce them into this country,” Ogada says.(奥加达说：“最后，为了拯救山地紫羚，需要保护它们的栖息地——这些是高地森林。我认为这里的目标不是圈养，而是增加野生数量，让它们重新野化，并将它们重新引入这个国家。”)”可知，奥加达认为拯救山地紫羚需要保护它们的高地森林栖息地。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“The Mountain Bongo (a type of antelope) has been driven to near extinction, according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).(根据世界自然保护联盟（IUCN）的数据，山地紫羚（一种羚羊）已濒临灭绝)”以及结合全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了肯尼亚正采取措施保护濒危的山地紫羚，所以A选项“Kenya rushes to protect endangered antelope.(肯尼亚急于保护濒危羚羊)”最符合文章标题。故选A。 Passage 2 (24-25高一下·云南·期中) When Hurricane Douglas was moving rapidly toward Oahu in 2020, David Sischo quickly packed up and drove to higher ground. But he wasn’t shifting his family. He was shifting snails (蜗牛). Sischo works with some of the rarest endangered species on the planet, kahuli — Hawaii’s native tree snails. The brightly colored snails used to be extremely common. It’s said they were like Christmas decorations covering the trees. Almost all of the 750 different species were found only in Hawaii. Today, more than half of those species are gone, the extinctions happening in the span of a human lifetime. Sischo and his team with Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources have the heavy task of saving what’s left. To stave off extinction, 40 species of snails, each as small as a coin, are kept and cared for by humans in a simple trailer near Honolulu. For some, it’s the only place where they’re found, their wild populations having completely disappeared. “Most people, when they think endangered species going extinct, they think of pandas and tigers and elephants, but imagine having 40 different species that are all as rare as pandas are,” Sischo says. This winter, one species of snail will move closer to a promising milestone. These snails will be set free into a painstakingly prepared protected area in the mountains of Oahu. This special place has been thoroughly prepared so that the snails can survive well in their natural home. Globally, plants and animals are being moved to protected areas as a final attempt to stop them from dying out. But as the climate warms and harmful non-native species keep spreading, many native ones cannot find a way to go back to the wild soon. That could mean they stay in human care. In the face of the biodiversity crisis, many wildlife biologists say there’s no other choice. “These are biological treasures that are irreplaceable,” Sischo says. “It is now or never. What we manage to keep on Earth will be what the next generation is able to put back.” 1．What’s the present state of kahuli? A．They are at risk of extinction. B．They are now more plentiful than ever. C．None of the 750 species are declining in Hawaii. D．They can be found in various parts of the world. 2．What does the phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．Cause. B．Prevent. C．Face. D．Promote. 3．What does Sischo imply by comparing the snails to pandas and tigers? A．Smaller species are less likely to become extinct. B．They are more popular than large endangered animals. C．They require equally immediate protection efforts as pandas. D．Small species are easier to care for in controlled environments. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of protecting endangered species. B．The impact of climate change on biodiversity in Hawaii. C．The process of reintroducing endangered species into the wild. D．The challenges and efforts to save the endangered Hawaiian snails. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【难度】0.85 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了夏威夷本土树蜗牛濒危的现状、保护措施以及面临的挑战。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Today, more than half of those species are gone, the extinctions happening in the span of a human lifetime. Sischo and his team with Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources have the heavy task of saving what’s left. (如今，这些物种中超过一半已经消失，灭绝就发生在人类的有生之年。西肖和他在夏威夷土地与自然资源部的团队肩负着拯救现存蜗牛的重任。)”可知，夏威夷本土树蜗牛现在面临灭绝的风险。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。 根据第三段划线词后“40 species of snails, each as small as a coin, are kept and cared for by humans in a simple trailer near Honolulu.(40种蜗牛，每一种都像硬币一样小，在檀香山附近的一个简易拖车里被人类饲养和照顾)”可知，人类饲养和照顾这些蜗牛是为了防止它们灭绝，stave off与B项Prevent“防止”意思相近。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段““Most people, when they think endangered species going extinct, they think of pandas and tigers and elephants, but imagine having 40 different species that are all as rare as pandas are,” Sischo says. (西斯科说：“大多数人想到濒危物种灭绝时，会想到熊猫、老虎和大象，但想象一下有40种不同的物种，它们都和熊猫一样稀有”)”可知，西斯科将蜗牛与熊猫和老虎进行比较，是为了暗示这些蜗牛和熊猫等一样需要紧急的保护措施。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章介绍了夏威夷本土树蜗牛濒危的现状，人们为了保护它们采取的措施以及面临的挑战，D选项“拯救濒危夏威夷蜗牛所面临的挑战和付出的努力”准确概括了文章中心思想。故选D。 Passage 3 (24-25高一下·云南红河哈尼族彝族蒙自蒙自第一高级中学教育集团联考·期中) Natural disasters such as hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes have been happening since before recorded history, which means that they have been shaping history for centuries. Discovering remains centuries later has given us a better understanding of the past. Most people think of Pompeii when it comes to ancient disasters. The whole city laid buried for 17 centuries before being discovered. There are records directly from Pliny the Younger, a Roman government official at the time, who states that his uncle Pliny the Elder, while watching Vesuvius erupt from Naples, decided to take the boat to Pompeii to see it closer. It is also shown that many people stayed to protect their money and possessions (财产) , which proves (证明) clearly that they were not expecting to be killed by this eruption. The fact that Pompeii was untouched after the eruption gives researchers and archaeologists a unique chance to study it. This means everything found there is exactly as it was just before the disasters. In fact, a documentary was able to be made titled Pompeii: The Last Day based on information found there, which helps us understand its culture and lifestyles. Pompeii isn’t the only city left buried for centuries. When Steven Soter was doing research on predicting (预测) earthquakes, he became interested in researching Helike, a city that had been ruined by an earthquake and nearly buried underwater by the following tsunami. Remains have been found and further research has been made about earthquakes there. Due to the number of quakes that have continually happened round Helike, any remains have been hard to come by, but that doesn’t stop the researchers’ work. There were a few things mentioned that could prove as some sort of warning signs for future earthquakes. It could be proved that a strong wind ended suddenly and dozens of dead mice all headed in one direction. The research that was being done there are useful for future earthquakes and possible tsunamis. We are continuously finding out more by researching the areas. The information that we receive from these ruins is immeasurable. 1．What can be inferred from Paragraph 2? A．The eruption of Vesuvius caused tsunami. B．The authority back then took immediate measures. C．The people at that time knew little about volcanoes. D．The people of Pompeii had a deep feeling for the city. 2．What is the importance of Pompeii being untouched after the eruption? A．It helps understand natural disasters better. B．It proves the existence of Pompeii in history. C．It means the possibility of Pompeii’s revival. D．It allows for a detailed study of the ancient city. 3．What made Steven Soter research Helike? A．His interest in ancient ruins. B．A chance discovery of dead mice. C．His work on predicting earthquakes. D．A strong wind that stopped suddenly. 4．What challenge did researchers face when studying Helike? A．Extreme weather conditions. B．Difficulty in finding remains. C．Limited funding for the research. D．Inability to study underwater ruins. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 【难度】0.65 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了自然灾害自古频繁发生并影响历史。庞贝城因火山爆发被埋17世纪，其未损状态利于研究，相关纪录片助于了解其文化生活。Steven Soter研究地震预测时对Helike城感兴趣，虽遗迹找寻困难，但研究发现对未来地震海啸研究有益，对这些地区的研究让我们不断获取重要信息。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“It is also shown that many people stayed to protect their money and possessions, which proves clearly that they were not expecting to be killed by this eruption.(它还显示，许多人留下来保护他们的钱和财产，这显然证明他们没有预料到被这次火山喷发杀死。)” 可知，庞贝城的人们留下来保护自己的钱财和财产，说明他们没有预料到会被火山喷发杀死，由此可推断出当时的人们对火山了解甚少。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The fact that Pompeii was untouched after the eruption gives researchers and archaeologists a unique chance to study it. This means everything found there is exactly as it was just before the disasters.(火山爆发后，庞贝古城毫发未伤，这为研究人员和考古学家提供了一个独特的研究机会。这意味着在那里发现的一切都和灾难发生前一模一样。)”可知，庞贝城在火山喷发后未被破坏，这为研究人员和考古学家提供了独特的研究机会，能让他们详细地研究这座古城。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“When Steven Soter was doing research on predicting earthquakes, he became interested in researching Helike, a city that had been ruined by an earthquake and nearly buried underwater by the following tsunami.( 当史蒂文·索特在做地震预测的研究时，他对研究Helike产生了兴趣，Helike是一个被地震摧毁并几乎被随后的海啸淹没的城市。)”可知，Steven Soter是在进行地震预测研究时，对Helike城产生了兴趣。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Due to the number of quakes that have continually happened round Helike, any remains have been hard to come by, but that doesn’t stop the researchers’ work.( 由于Helike周围不断发生地震，因此很难找到任何遗骸，但这并没有阻止研究人员的工作。)”可知，由于Helike周围不断发生地震，很难找到遗迹，这是研究人员面临的挑战。故选B项。 Passage 4 (24-25高一下·云南马关县第一中学校·期中) Ants have the ability to smell cancerous cells in humans, a new study has discovered, suggesting they could be used for cancer diagnosis in future. Researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) discovered that ant species Formica fusca has a well developed sense of smell. It was able to differentiate (区分) cancerous cells from healthy cells in humans, thanks to their sense of smell, limited trials revealed. To conduct their research, the scientists performed tests with 36 ants, smelling cells under a laboratory setting. First, the specialists exposed the ants to the smell of a sample of cancerous human cells. This smell was then associated with a reward of sugar solution. In a second step, the researchers exposed the ants to two different smells. One was a new smell and the second was the smell of the cancerous cells. Once this test was successful, the researchers exposed the ants to different cancerous cells. As such, the scientists found that ants discriminate between cancerous and healthy cells and between two cancerous lines. After training, Formica fusca ants are able to detect volatile organic compounds given off by cancerous cells. This first study shows that ants have high potential, are capable of learning very quickly, at lower cost, and are efficient, CNRS points out in a news release. This isn’t the first time that scientists have used the animal sense of smell to locate cancerous cells. “Dogs’ noses are well suited for medical diagnosis. However, training them to do so requires several months to a year. Ants therefore represent a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and highly discriminant detection tool for detection of cancer cell volatiles,” the team explained, “our approach could potentially be adapted to a range of other complex smell detection tasks including the detection of narcotics, explosives, spoiled food, or other diseases.” But more clinical tests must be carried out before they could be used in clinical settings like hospitals, the team said. They suggest that in future, ants could turn out to be better than dogs when it comes to locating cancerous cells in humans. Who knows? Let’s wait and see. 1．How does the author introduce the topic of ants’potential use in cancer diagnosis? A．By comparing ants to dogs. B．By presenting the results of a new study. C．By describing the training process of ants. D．By discussing the history of cancer diagnosis. 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．The process of the research. B．The reason of the research. C．The limitation of the research. D．The conclusion of the research. 3．What can we infer about the use of ants in cancer diagnosis? A．Ants have already been used in clinical settings. B．Ants’ noses are more sensitive than dogs’ noses. C．Ants may become a cost-effective diagnostic tool. D．Ants will replace dogs in cancer detection entirely. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards the use of ants in cancer diagnosis? A．Doubtful B．Negative C．Objective D．Indifferent. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 【难度】0.65 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了法国国家科学研究中心的研究人员发现，蚂蚁能够通过嗅觉区分人类的癌细胞和健康细胞，这表明蚂蚁未来可能被用于癌症诊断。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Ants have the ability to smell cancerous cells in humans, a new study has discovered, suggesting they could be used for cancer diagnosis in future. (一项新的研究发现，蚂蚁能够嗅出人类体内的癌细胞，这表明它们未来可能被用于癌症诊断)”可知，第一段通过展示一项新研究的结果来引出蚂蚁在癌症诊断中的潜在用途这一话题。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“To conduct their research, the scientists performed tests with 36 ants, smelling cells under a laboratory setting. First, the specialists exposed the ants to the smell of a sample of cancerous human cells. This smell was then associated with a reward of sugar solution. In a second step, the researchers exposed the ants to two different smells. One was a new smell and the second was the smell of the cancerous cells. Once this test was successful, the researchers exposed the ants to different cancerous cells. (为了进行研究，科学家们在实验室环境下对 36 只蚂蚁进行了细胞嗅探测试。首先，专家们让蚂蚁闻了闻一个人类癌细胞样本的气味。然后，这种气味与糖溶液的奖励联系在一起。在第二步中，研究人员让蚂蚁接触两种不同的气味。一种是新的气味，另一种是癌细胞的气味。一旦这个测试成功，研究人员就会让蚂蚁接触不同的癌细胞)”可知，文章第二段主要介绍了研究人员是如何进行研究的，即研究的过程。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“This first study shows that ants have high potential, are capable of learning very quickly, at lower cost, and are efficient, CNRS points out in a news release. (法国国家科学研究中心在一份新闻稿中指出，这项首次研究表明，蚂蚁具有很大的潜力，能够快速学习，成本较低，而且效率很高)”和文章第四段““Dogs’ noses are well suited for medical diagnosis. However, training them to do so requires several months to a year. Ants therefore represent a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and highly discriminant detection tool for detection of cancer cell volatiles,” the team explained. (“狗的鼻子非常适合医学诊断。然而，训练它们这样做需要几个月到一年的时间。因此，蚂蚁代表了一种快速、高效、廉价和高判别力的检测工具，用于检测癌细胞挥发物，”研究小组解释说)”可知，蚂蚁可能成为一种经济有效的诊断工具。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But more clinical tests must be carried out before they could be used in clinical settings like hospitals, the team said. They suggest that in future, ants could turn out to be better than dogs when it comes to locating cancerous cells in humans. Who knows? Let’s wait and see.(但研究小组表示，在它们被用于医院等临床环境之前，还必须进行更多的临床试验。他们认为在未来，蚂蚁在定位人类癌细胞方面可能会比狗更好。谁知道呢？让我们拭目以待)”可知，作者对蚂蚁在癌症诊断中的应用持客观态度。故选C。 主题02 人与自我——心理发展、健康观念、个人成长 Passage 1 (24-25高一下·云南部分学校·期中) Studies have shown that writing by hand can have enormous (极大的) beneficial impacts in terms of memory, brain development, and even the quality of writing itself. Some might say that handwriting has become a dying art since the advent of the typewriter in the mid 1880s, even more so due to computers. In fact, nowadays, some schools in the United States no longer require teaching handwriting as a part of the main courses. However, despite the sense that writing on paper is out of fashion, it actually has a number of very important strengths. Writing by hand is not only important for language processing and memory, but it is also important for mental development. In learning to write by hand, the human brain must combine feeling, movement control, and thinking. For whatever reason, it does not do so when learning to type. Writing by hand is good for mental health, and there are some studies that can prove it. Writing on paper can help students recall material better than typing on a keyboard. Similarly, a study from 2014 shows that compared to writing by hand, taking notes on a laptop results in a less deep absorption of the learned material. This is because when using a laptop, students will often type out lectures word for word instead of processing information and rewording it in their own language. These advantages actually translate to how you recall the information. In this case, writing by hand instead of typing also helps students do better on exams. Children write longer and more complex essays when they are writing by hand, compared with using a keyboard. Children usually do better writing with a pen when they write essays. They write more and faster. The next time you want to sit down to write an email to a loved one, why not try writing a handwritten letter instead? It can be more beneficial to your brain. Plus, the personal touch of a handwritten letter can make your message even more special and memorable. 1．What does the underlined word “advent” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Rent. B．Request. C．Alarm. D．Appearance. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about handwriting? A．Its advantages. B．Its types. C．Its development. D．Its requirements. 3．What happens when students use a laptop instead of a pen to take notes? A．They recall more words. B．They do better in writing essays. C．They are less confident about their exams. D．They have a lower understanding of the material. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A．To make a suggestion. B．To express thanks. C．To honour loved ones. D．To share a personal experience. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．A 【难度】0.65 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章阐述了手写相较于打字在记忆、大脑发育和写作质量方面的显著优势，并建议读者尝试手写以获得更多益处。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“In fact, nowadays, some schools in the United States no longer require teaching handwriting as a part of the main courses.(事实上，如今美国的一些学校已不再将手写作为主要课程的一部分来进行教学。)”可知，有人可能会说，自从19世纪80年代中期打字机出现以来，手写已经成为一种濒临消亡的艺术，而在电脑出现后更是如此。由此可知，此处想表达的是“自从打字机出现后，手写就不如以前流行了”，advent意为“出现”。故选D。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Writing by hand is not only important for language processing and memory, but it is also important for mental development. In learning to write by hand, the human brain must combine feeling, movement control, and thinking. For whatever reason, it does not do so when learning to type.(手写不仅对语言处理和记忆很重要，而且对大脑发育也很重要。在学习手写的过程中，人类大脑必须将感觉、运动控制和思维结合起来。不管出于什么原因，在学习打字时，大脑并不会这样做。)”可知，第三段主要讲述了手写对语言处理、记忆和大脑发育的重要性，这些都是手写的优点。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Similarly, a study from 2014 shows that compared to writing by hand, taking notes on a laptop results in a less deep absorption of the learned material. This is because when using a laptop, students will often type out lectures word for word instead of processing information and rewording it in their own language.(同样，2014年的一项研究表明，与手写相比，用笔记本电脑记笔记会导致对所学材料的吸收不够深入。这是因为当使用笔记本电脑时，学生通常会逐字逐句地打出讲座内容，而不是处理信息并用他们自己的语言重新表述。)”可知，当学生使用笔记本电脑而不是笔来记笔记时，他们对材料的理解较低。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The next time you want to sit down to write an email to a loved one, why not try writing a handwritten letter instead? It can be more beneficial to your brain. Plus, the personal touch of a handwritten letter can make your message even more special and memorable.(下次你想坐下来给心爱的人写电子邮件时，为什么不试试写一封手写信呢？这对你的大脑更有益。此外，手写信件的个人触感可以让你的信息更加特别和难忘。)”可知，作者在最后一段建议读者尝试手写信件。故选A。 Passage 2 (24-25高一下·云南泸西县第一中学·期中) As the Spring Festival approaches, discussions on “festive atmosphere fading away (逐渐消失)” have once again risen to the surface; yet a closer look reveals that young people are not throwing away traditions, but celebrating the festival in new and innovative ways. On the lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, users share couplets (对联) they have written. Instead of poetic wishes, the paired phrases could be numbers, emojis and plain slogans—with “Having money and knowledge; Losing weight and troubles” an often-seen refrain. These funny couplets have encouraged many people to continue the Spring Festival tradition of hanging couplets and sticking gate-god pictures. Calligraphy, woodcut pictures and traditional paintings also gain in popularity among people born from 1995 to 2010. Another rebounding (复苏的) tradition is wearing hanfu, a traditional garment of the Han people, often worn during festivals. For people born after 1990s, one of the childhood Spring Festival customs was buying new clothes. Some still embrace this tradition as a way to ring in the newyear. Dang Hui from Luoyang, took her family for a hanfu family photoshoot. Instead of sitting indoors, they went to ancient-style parks and temple fairs. Some young people also get to know better and become interested in Spring Festival “traditions”, such as visiting temple fairs, flower markets and watching lion dancing. Meng Fanis spending the holidays with her family in Guangzhou and they plan to watch lion dancing, which combines martial arts, folk music and dance. The movements, mimicking lions climbing mountains, jumping across rivers and playing with each other, carry auspicious meanings such as overcoming difficulties and making achievements. Through these new ways to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, older generations pass on traditions while young people gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of the Spring Festival. 1．What can we learn about the young people from paragraph 2? A．They are good at writing poetic slogans. B．They dislike traditional Chinese art forms. C．They are tired of the Spring Festival traditions. D．They express their wishes through funny couplets. 2．Why does the author mention Dang Hui? A．To recall childhood memories. B．To introduce hanfu photoshoot. C．To give the details of an old custom. D．To show the comeback of a tradition. 3．What does the underlined word “auspicious” mean in paragraph 4? A．Positive. B．Different. C．Confusing. D．Original. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The decline of festive atmosphere. B．The meaning carried by Spring Festival. C．The importance of passing on traditions. D．The renewal of Spring Festival traditions. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．D 【难度】0.65 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要是说年轻人并没有抛弃春节的传统，而是以新的、创新的方式庆祝春节。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“Instead of poetic wishes, the paired phrases could be numbers, emojis and plain slogans—with “Having money and knowledge; Losing weight and troubles” an often-seen refrain.(配对的短语可能不是诗意的愿望，而是数字、表情符号和简单的口号——比如“有钱有学问；减肥和烦恼”是一个经常出现的重复。)”可知，年轻人通过有趣的对联来表达他们的愿望。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段的句子“Another rebounding (复苏的) tradition is wearing hanfu, a traditional garment of the Han people, often worn during festivals.(另一个回归的传统是穿汉服，这是汉人的传统服装，经常在节日里穿。)”和“Dang Hui from Luoyang, took her family for a hanfu family photo shoot.(来自洛阳的Dang Hui带着她的家人拍了一张汉服全家福。)”可知，作者通过Dang Hui例证汉服这一传统的回归。故选D项。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词后面的“such as overcoming difficulties and making achievements(比如克服困难，取得成就)”可知，舞狮承载着积极的意义。所以划线单词与positive意义一致。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是第一段“As the Spring Festival approaches, discussions on “festive atmosphere fading away (逐渐消失)” have once again risen to the surface; yet a closer look reveals that young people are not throwing away traditions, but celebrating the festival in new and innovative ways.(随着春节的临近，关于“节日气氛渐淡”的讨论再次浮出水面；然而，仔细观察就会发现，年轻人并没有抛弃传统，而是以新的、创新的方式庆祝春节。)”和最后一段“Through these new ways to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, older generations pass on traditions while young people gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of the Spring Festival.(通过这些庆祝中国农历新年的新方式，老一辈人传承了传统，而年轻人对春节的意义有了更深的理解。)”可知，年轻人并没有抛弃春节的传统，而是以新的、创新的方式庆祝春节。所以，D项“The renewal of Spring Festival traditions.(春节传统的复兴。)”概括了本文的大意。故选D项。 Passage 3 (24-25高一下·云南昭通镇雄县三校联考·期中) An old wooden stove (厨灶), bearing rich vivid images, took center stage in Haiyan County, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, in early February. The images feature historical figures, fairy tales, animals and flowers, all of which are pictured in bright colors. “They all represent people’s respect to heroes and wishes for good fortune,” says Zhao Shengbo, who created the zaotou (a kitchen stove) artwork. The special art form in Jiaxing was listed as a national cultural heritage in 2011. It was once common for farmhouses, especially those along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, to have a zaotou with auspicious figures or patterns. Locals burned firewood in it to cook, before gas burners or microwave ovens were available. Historical evidence shows the art has a history of at least 300 years. Most of those engaged in zaotou painting were bricklayers in rural areas where they were often hired by villagers to build a stove in their new home on a good day and paint pictures on the stove. Tools used to produce such art included brushes, rulers, and paint. Folk craftsmen later also came to express life’s passions through zaotou paintings. They first whitewashed the mud-made stove with limewater (石灰水), and drew the patterns based on the shape of the stove, before applying the final coat of paint. Later, watercolors were applied, mostly red, yellow and blue. “But no matter what material is used, the stove painting is always symbolic and contains good wishes for the owners,” Zhao says. Although some villages have recently improved the traditional zaotou into an electricity-powered stove for environmental protection, as local authorities have given more support to preserve cultural heritage, zaotou painting has grown with new power. “Now that zaotou paintings have been receiving more support from various sides, I’ll make my effort to create more works and reach out to those who show interest,” Zhao says. 1．What do the images on the zaotou mainly symbolize? A．The beauty of nature. B．The local history and culture. C．The development of folk art. D．People’s respect for heroes and good wishes. 2．Which can replace the underlined word “auspicious” in Paragraph 2? A．Simple. B．Lucky. C．Strange. D．Complex. 3．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．The steps of creating zaotou paintings. B．The tools used in zaotou painting. C．The materials used in zaotou painting. D．The development of zaotou painting. 4．What could be a suitable title for the text? A．How Gas Burners Replaced Zaotou in Jiaxing B．The Mysterious Function of Old Wooden Stoves C．Zaotou Artwork: From Traditional Stoves to Cultural Heritage D．The Secret Bond Between Zaotou Painting and Western Oil Painting 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【难度】0.65 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了灶头画这种传统艺术品的悠久历史，以及绘画流程和所表达的美好意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“They all represent people’s respect to heroes and wishes for good fortune (它们都体现了人们对英雄的敬意以及对美好未来的祈愿)”可知，图案主要象征着人们对英雄的敬意以及美好的祝愿。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第一段“The images feature historical figures, fairy tales, animals and flowers, all of which are pictured in bright colors. “They all represent people’s respect to heroes and wishes for good fortune,” says Zhao Shengbo, who created the zaotou (a kitchen stove) artwork.(这些图案以历史人物、童话故事、动物和花朵为特色，所有的图案都用鲜艳的颜色描绘。“它们都代表着人们对英雄的尊敬和对好运的祝愿，”灶头艺术品的创作者赵生波说道)”以及划线词下文“figures or patterns (人物或图案)”可知，这些灶头带有吉祥的人物或图案，划线词auspicious意为“吉祥的，好运的”，与Lucky意思相近。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Folk craftsmen later also came to express life’s passions through zaotou paintings. They first whitewashed the mud-made stove with limewater (石灰水), and drew the patterns based on the shape of the stove, before applying the final coat of paint. Later, watercolors were applied, mostly red, yellow and blue. “But no matter what material is used, the stove painting is always symbolic and contains good wishes for the owners,” Zhao says.(后来，民间工匠也开始通过灶头画来表达对生活的热情。他们先用石灰水把泥做的炉灶刷白，然后根据“但无论使用什么材料，灶头画总是具有象征意义，并蕴含着对炉灶主人的美好祝愿，”赵先生说。)”可知，第四段主要介绍了制作灶头画的过程。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“The images feature historical figures, fairy tales, animals and flowers, all of which are pictured in bright colors. “They all represent people’s respect to heroes and wishes for good fortune,” says Zhao Shengbo, who created the zaotou (a kitchen stove) artwork.(这些图案以历史人物、童话故事、动物和花朵为特色，所有的图案都用鲜艳的颜色描绘。“它们都代表着人们对英雄的尊敬和对好运的祝愿，”灶头艺术品的创作者赵生波说道)”结合文章主要介绍了灶头画这种传统艺术品的悠久历史，以及绘画流程和所表达的美好意义。可知，C选项“灶头艺术作品：从传统灶具到文化遗产”最适合作为文章标题。故选C。 主题03 人与社会——文化差异、社会现象、科技创新 Passage 1 (24-25高一下·云南玉溪红塔区玉溪师范学院附属中学·期中) Agriculture has experienced great changes in the recent past. The agricultural production ability in China has shifted to a new level with the introduction of digital technologies. Breeding (培育) new and improved plant species is important to the agricultural industry. Phenotyping, the process of measuring and analyzing (分析) observable plant characteristics, helps to pick out the best types of plants that could adapt to different environments. However, phenotyping is time-consuming in traditional crop breeding, as it takes more than half of the day to conduct just one round of plant height measurement in the field. Luckily, digital technologies have now expedited this process. It takes only 30 minutes to smartly get data mentioned above with 3D phenotyping measurement technologies like LiDAR. In a strawberry greenhouse base in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, a single worker can now carry out fertilization (施肥) and drop watering in over 100 mu of strawberries. Yao Hongyan, a worker at the greenhouse, said that there’s a smart data collection station based on Agricultural Internet of Things, which could ensure fertilizer and water are put precisely to each single strawberry plant. Moreover, a station is also fixed in the greenhouse to monitor light, humidity and temperature in real time, creating a better environment for strawberries to grow. How to better store and sell agricultural products is a key issue to farmers once the harvest is done. In Guizhou Province, there are warehouse companies that have introduced smart storage of agricultural products, through a digitalized management system and a quality control system. And Gzda. com, Guizhou’s big data platform for agricultural products, covers over 3,700 vegetable production bases within the province, realizing the capture and smart analysis of sales and price data produced when the vegetables are sold. Overall, relying only on labor is no longer how agriculture works, and the advances in technology are leading to a more productive modern agriculture system in China. 1．What does the underlined word “expedited” mean in paragraph 2? A．Dealt with. B．Took place of. C．Gave way to. D．Speeded up. 2．What can we know about the smart data collection station? A．It collects data from a national system. B．It controls temperature in the greenhouse. C．It ensures precise fertilization and watering. D．It monitors strawberries’ growing environment. 3．How does Gzda. com help with agriculture in Guizhou Province? A．By analyzing sales and price figures. B．By expanding vegetable markets. C．By getting the products stored properly. D．By improving the quality of the products. 4．Which is the most suitable title for the text? A．Modern Agriculture without Labor B．Digital Technology Helps Agriculture C．The Bright Future of Agriculture Industry D．Digital Agriculture Is Popular in China 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【难度】0.85 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了随着数字技术的引入，中国的农业体系正变得更加高效。 1．词句猜测题。由第二段中“However, phenotyping is time-consuming in traditional crop breeding, as it takes more than half of the day to conduct just one round of plant height measurement in the field. Luckily, digital technologies have now expedited this process. It takes only 30 minutes to smartly get data mentioned above with 3D phenotyping measurement technologies like LiDAR. (然而，在传统作物育种中，表型分析是耗时的，因为在田间进行一轮株高测量需要半天以上的时间。幸运的是，数字技术现在expedited这一进程。使用激光雷达等3D表型测量技术，只需30分钟即可智能获取上述数据)”可知，测量一轮作物的高度需要半天以上的时间，而借助激光雷达等3D 表型测量技术，仅需30分钟即可完成数据的采集。由此可推知，3D表型测量技术加快了测量速度，故划线词expedited含义为“加快”，与speed up意思一致。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。由第三段中“Yao Hongyan, a worker at the greenhouse, said that there’s a smart data collection station based on Agricultural Internet of Things, which could ensure fertilizer and water are put precisely to each single strawberry plant. (温室工作人员姚红艳（音译）说，有一个基于农业物联网的智能数据采集站，可以确保肥料和水精确地施加到每棵草莓植株上)”可知，智能数据采集站可以确保肥料和水被精准地投放到每一株草莓上，即保证了精准的施肥和浇水。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。由第四段中“And Gzda. com, Guizhou’s big data platform for agricultural products, covers over 3,700 vegetable production bases within the province, realizing the capture and smart analysis of sales and price data produced when the vegetables are sold. (还有Gzda. com是贵州省农产品大数据平台，覆盖全省3700多个蔬菜生产基地，实现了对蔬菜销售时产生的销售和价格数据的采集和智能分析)”可知，Gzda.com可以获取蔬菜销售时的销量和价格数据，并对其进行智能分析，即Gzda.com通过分析销售和价格数据来帮助贵州省的农业。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一段：随着数字技术的引入，中国农业的生产能力已经转变为一个新的水平。第二至四段：数字技术在育种、种植、农产品的储存和销售等方面的应用；第五段：科学技术的蓬勃发展正在使中国的现代农业体系更加高效，由此可知，文章主要讲的是数字技术为农业带来的巨大好处。B项“数字技术助力农业”可以很好地概括文章内容，适合作为本文标题。故选B项。 Passage 2 (24-25高一下·云南部分学校·期中) The average adults in the UK spend nearly two hours daily on social media, while younger users may spend up to five hours. Internet platforms (平台) attract users by using always-changing content. Recent research reveals their bodies physically react when using these platforms. Some researchers observed 54 young adults surfing the Internet normally for 15 minutes on their phones. Special equipment measured their heart activity and sweating response, which help the researchers understand their emotional states. The participants first read a news article on their phones before changing to social media. Compared to reading news, the use of social media caused slower heart rates combined with greater sweating response. Previous studies show this pattern occurs when people become deeply focused on emotionally meaningful content — a mix of excitement and total mental involvement (参与). Importantly, this reaction wasn’t caused by phone use itself, but specifically by social media interaction. The most surprising result came when the researchers asked users to stop using social media and return to news reading. Instead of calming down, the participants showed increased physical reactions — faster heart rates and greater sweating response. Why did this happen? Emotional surveys provided clues. The participants reported feeling stressed and anxious when stopping social media use, even expressing a strong wish to return to it. These reactions are similar to the discomfort people experience when suddenly stopping addictive things. Our study, however, doesn’t confirm true addiction. All participants showed similar physical reactions regardless of their self-reported social media habits. This suggests social media’s attraction lies in its ability to provide powerful rewards (奖励) through features like personalized video streams that keep users endlessly involved. Too much use of social media can be harmful to youths’ well-being. Earlier research shows people primarily use social media to satisfy basic human needs for connection and acceptance. These needs can be met through real-world interactions. Most of us can reduce social media use without major life changes because we can satisfy social needs through other methods like face-to-face conversations. 1．What did the researchers use special equipment to do? A．Change the content of social media. B．Understand the function of social media. C．Measure the participants’ physical signs. D．Control the participants’ emotional states. 2．What happened when the participants were asked to stop using social media? A．They kept extremely calm. B．Their sweating response increased. C．Their heart rates stayed the same D．They wished to continue reading news. 3．What can we learn about social media from paragraph 4? A．It has no impact on users’ emotions. B．It attracts users’ involvement through rewards. C．It causes true addiction in all participants. D．It leads to all participants’ different physical responses. 4．What is the author’s attitude to young people’s using social media? A．Unconcerned. B．Positive. C．Opposed. D．Curious. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【难度】0.85 【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究发现社交媒体吸引用户并引发特殊生理反应，过度使用对青少年有害，人们可通过其他方式满足社交需求。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Special equipment measured their heart activity and sweating response, which help the researchers understand their emotional states.(特殊设备测量了他们的心脏活动和出汗反应，这有助于研究人员了解他们的情绪状态)”可知，研究人员使用特殊设备是为了测量参与者的身体体征（心脏活动和出汗反应），从而了解他们的情绪状态。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Instead of calming down, the participants showed increased physical reactions — faster heart rates and greater sweating response.(参与者并没有平静下来，而是表现出更强的身体反应 —— 更快的心率和更多的出汗反应)”可知，当参与者被要求停止使用社交媒体时，他们的出汗反应增加了。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“This suggests social media’s attraction lies in its ability to provide powerful rewards (奖励) through features like personalized video streams that keep users endlessly involved.(这表明社交媒体的吸引力在于它能够通过个性化视频流等功能提供强大的奖励，让用户不断地参与其中)”可知，社交媒体通过奖励吸引用户参与。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“Too much use of social media can be harmful to youths’ well-being.(过度使用社交媒体可能对年轻人的幸福有害)”可知，作者认为过度使用社交媒体对年轻人有害。由此推知，作者对年轻人使用社交媒体持反对态度。故选C项。 Passage 3 (24-25高一下·云南昭通一中教研联盟·期中) In America, if you see a group of students wearing crazy hats or summer T-shirts in the middle of winter, don’t be surprised. They may be celebrating their School Spirit Week (校园精神周). The School Spirit Week is a time for students to show their pride in their school. This is not a break, but the festival. It can be held during any week of the year. The celebration works with students of all ages, from elementary to high School, as long as you keep the themes simple for the younger kids. Spirit weeks often have a central theme that is followed throughout the week. During the week, students wear school colors and decorate the classrooms. Every day, there is a different theme. This is also students’ favorite part. They take part in different competitions and have fun together. Spirit weeks often encourage students to wear fun and fashion clothes, with different outfits for each day of the week. Monday might be funny hat day, followed by Tuesday’s Hawaiian shirt day and Wednesday’s silly T-shirt day. Thursday could be pajama (睡衣) day, followed by Friday’s school color day. There are also lots of other activities which the students can take part in on School Spirit Weeks. Do you like to have School Spirit Weeks? 1．The School Spirit Week is held ________. A．in any week in winter B．in any day in winter C．in any day of the year D．in any week of the year 2．Spirit weeks often have a central theme that is followed ________. A．before the week B．throughout the week C．after the week D．on the weekend 3．The underlined word “outfits” in paragraph 4 may mean ________. A．parties B．foods C．clothes D．glasses 4．Which is NOT true about the School Spirit Week in the passage? A．Students can rest at home for a week. B．Students can wear crazy clothes. C．There are lots of activities for students. D．There are different competitions for students. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 【难度】0.85 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国的校园精神周活动传统。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“It can be held during any week of the year. (它可以在一年中的任何一周举行)”可知，校园精神周可以在一年中的任何一周举行。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Spirit weeks often have a central theme that is followed throughout the week.(精神周通常有一个贯穿一周的中心主题)”可知，这个中心主题通常贯穿一周。故选B项。 3．词义猜测题。根据画线词的上文“Spirit weeks often encourage students to wear fun and fashion clothes (精神周经常鼓励学生们穿有趣和时尚的衣服)”和下文“Monday might be funny hat day, followed by Tuesday’s Hawaiian shirt day and Wednesday’s silly T-shirt day. Thursday could be pajama (睡衣) day, followed by Friday’s school color day. (周一可能是有趣的帽子日，接下来是周二的夏威夷衬衫日，周三的傻T恤日。周四是睡衣日，周五是学校颜色日)”可知，此处描述精神周上学生们的服装打扮，在这周的每天学生们都穿不同的服装。因此，outfits意思应该是“服装”，与clothes意思一致。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段“In America, if you see a group of students wearing crazy hats or summer T-shirts in the middle of winter, don’t be surprised. They may be celebrating their School Spirit Week (校园精神周). (在美国，如果你看到一群学生在隆冬戴着疯狂的帽子或穿着夏季T恤，不要感到惊讶。他们可能在庆祝校园精神周)”、第三段中“They take part in different competitions and have fun together. (他们参加不同的比赛，一起玩得很开心)”、第五段中“There are also lots of other activities which the students can take part in on School Spirit Weeks. (在校园精神周，学生们也可以参加很多其他的活动)”以及第二段中“This is not a break, but the festival. (这不是休息，而是节日)”可知，校园精神周上学生可以穿疯狂的衣服，参加不同的比赛，参与许多其他学生活动，A项“学生们可以在家休息一个星期”与文意不符。故选A项。 Passage 4 (24-25高一下·云南会泽县茚旺高级中学·期中) Mexico takes the third place in the most - attended carnival celebrations behind Rio de Janerio in Brazil and New Orleans in the US. While carnival is celebrated in Mexico in all major cities, the celebration in Mazatlan is the most expected. Every year, over 300,000 people attend the carnival celebration in Mazatlan in Mexico. It is a popular destination for carnival festivities along with other Mexico's famous port cities like Veracurz, Ensenada, and La Paz. If you're planning to visit Mexico to observe this famous celebration, it is advisable to book months before the actual date as boarding and lodging(食宿费)rise sharply during the holidays. People from all walks of life actually participate in this yearly festive celebration. It has become a part of people's way of life both for Catholics (天主教徒)or non- Catholics. People in the US celebrating this tradition and some parts of South America throw confetti eggs(五彩蛋)to one another as part of the tradition's practice. This is believed to bring good luck to the person who' s hit by it. Besides the above activities, masquerade (化妆)balls and rides that charge entrance fees are available. In the evening, a grand firework display awaits audience and participants. During the last day of the celebration, South American countries such as Mexico conduct cultural awards including poetry contest and so on. The Clemencia Isaura Poetry recognizes and awards the person with the best unpublished work in Mexico. If you are a partygoer and looking for the best event to be at... then this is the best party celebration you should participate in. South American countries are the best place to be at for this type of celebration including New Orleans in the US. 1．_______is the first place in the most - attended carnival celebrations. A．Mexico. B．Rio de Janerio. C．New Orleans. D．Sao Paulo. 2．If you plan to see the carnival celebration in Mazatlan, you'd better _______ . A．reach there by plane. B．bring more money with yourself. C．book accommodations in advance. D．visit Mexico's famous port cities. 3．In Paragraph 3, the underlined part " people from all walks of life"  means people_______. A．walking in different ways. B．having different interests in life. C．coming from different parts of the city. D．working in different occupations. 4．What happens last during the carnival celebrations? A．Throwing confetti eggs. B．Poetry contests. C．Masquerade balls. D．A grand firework display. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 【难度】0.65 【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了墨西哥Mazatlan市狂欢节的庆祝活动和特色。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段的Mexico takes the third place in the most - attended carnival celebrations behind Rio de Janerio in Brazil and New Orleans in the US. (墨西哥是世界上庆祝狂欢节的第三大国家——巴西的里约热内卢位于首位，美国的新奥尔良次之) 可知在庆祝狂欢节这件事上巴西的里约热内卢排第一。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段的If you're planning to visit Mexico to observe this famous celebration, it is advisable to book months before the actual date as boarding and lodging（食宿费）rise sharply during the holidays. (如果你计划去墨西哥庆祝这个著名的庆典，建议你在正式日期之前就预定好食宿，因为食宿费在节日期间会暴涨)可知如果要去Mazatlan庆祝狂欢节需要提前预订食宿。C. book accommodations in advance. (提前预定住宿) 符合以上说法，故选C项。 3．词意猜测题。根据文章第三段的People from all walks of life actually participate in this yearly festive celebration. It has become a part of people's way of life both for Catholics (天主教徒)or non -Catholics. 事实上，People from all walks of life都来参加这个年度的节日庆祝。它已经成为天主教和非天主教人生活方式的一部分，结合句意，尤其是both for Catholics or non -Catholics.推测划线部分的意思是：来自各个领域的人。D. working in different occupations. (在不同职业工作的人)符合以上推测，故选D项。 4．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段的Besides the above activities, masquerade (化妆) balls and rides that charge entrance fees are available. (除了以上的活动，还有收费的化妆舞会和游行) 可知狂欢节的最后项目是化妆舞会。故选C项。 Passage 5 (24-25高一下·云南马关县第一中学校·期中) During the summer holiday, visiting museums has become a new fashion, with several famous museums being considered as “must-visit” places by visitors. Tourists were seen queuing for long hours in front of museums and getting entrance tickets became more challenging. According to media reports, the Henan Museum received more than 12,000 visitors this summer, nearly double that of the same period in 2019. The Hangzhou Museum recorded 12,800 visitors on July 16, setting a new daily attendance record. In response to the growing need, 46 museums in Beijing canceled their Monday closures and remained open daily until August 31. According to Xinhua News Agency, the “museum fever” can be caused by various factors, including the public’s increasing enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture, the increasing market for youth educational tours and summer camps, as well as the continuous development of museums. Lin Liugen, the director of the Institute of Archaeology at Zhejiang University, said the “museum craze” reflects a deep connection between the public and traditional culture. As the economy and society progress, more people want to have a deeper understanding of China’s rich culture and history. Summer camps, family trips and educational tours have been the primary forms of tourism this summer, with museum visits becoming a must-do activity for travelers. Besides, the application of new technologies has made cultural relics (遗物) easier to reach. For instance, 3D projection technology breathes life into those relics, enabling them to come alive before visitors’ eyes. AR glasses offer a special experience by allowing visitors to enjoy relics through voice orders and sight recognition. Additionally, an advanced intelligent lighting system helps display relics more clearly and vividly. Liu Yanchang, the curator (馆长) of the Shandong Museum, said “In the future, more and more people will take visiting museums as a kind of habit and lifestyle.” On how to better meet museumgoers’ needs, Sun Mingli, deputy curator of the Suzhou Museum, says that popular museums may consider using hourly booking systems or hosting “cloud exhibitions” to improve visitor experience. 1．According to the text, what is one of the reasons for the increase of museum visits? A．The public prefer traditional Chinese culture to modern culture. B．The public see visiting museums as a good way to educate youth. C．The museums remain open daily during the summer holiday. D．The museums are the best places to understand China’s history. 2．Why are new technologies applied in museums now? A．To bring great convenience to modern museums. B．To show the most advanced technologies. C．To offer more real visitor experience. D．To add some new traveling places. 3．According to Sun Mingli, what can museums do to provide better service? A．Improve the booking system or online displays. B．Include more technologies into museum displays. C．Limit the number of daily visitors in museums. D．Require museumgoers to make earlier bookings. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．Museum visits improve youth education. B．China sees museum fever this summer. C．Cultural relics become easier to reach. D．Visitors expect more from future museums. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 【难度】0.65 【导语】这是一篇说明文。暑假期间，参观博物馆已成为一种新时尚。“博物馆热”可能是由多种因素引起的，包括公众对中国传统文化的热情越来越高，青少年教育之旅和夏令营的市场越来越大，以及博物馆的不断发展。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段“the “museum fever” can be caused by various factors, including the public’s increasing enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture, the increasing market for youth educational tours(“博物馆热”可能是由多种因素引起的，包括公众对中国传统文化的热情越来越高，青少年教育之旅的市场越来越大)”可知，“博物馆热”的原因之一是青少年教育之旅的市场越来越大，可推理出公众认为参观博物馆是教育年轻人的好方法，故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“3D projection technology breathes life into those relics, enabling them to come alive before visitors’ eyes. AR glasses offer a special experience by allowing visitors to enjoy relics through voice orders and sight recognition.(3D投影技术为这些遗迹注入了活力，使它们在游客眼前栩栩如生。AR眼镜提供了一种特殊的体验，让游客可以通过语音命令和视觉识别来欣赏文物。)”可知，博物馆使用新技术的目的是提供更真实的游客体验，故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Sun Mingli, deputy curator of the Suzhou Museum, says that popular museums may consider using hourly booking systems or hosting “cloud exhibitions” to improve visitor experience.(苏州博物馆副馆长孙明利表示，受欢迎的博物馆可以考虑使用小时预订系统或举办“云展览”来改善游客体验)”可知，苏州博物馆副馆长孙明利认为博物馆可以通过改进预订系统或云展示来提供更好的服务，故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“During the summer holiday, visiting museums has become a new fashion(暑假期间，参观博物馆已成为一种新时尚)”、第三段“the “museum fever” can be caused by various factors, including the public’s increasing enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture, the increasing market for youth educational tours(“博物馆热”可能是由多种因素引起的，包括公众对中国传统文化的热情越来越高，青少年教育之旅的市场越来越大)”、第五段“Summer camps, family trips and educational tours have been the primary forms of tourism this summer, with museum visits becoming a must-do activity for travelers.(夏令营、家庭旅行和教育之旅是今年夏天的主要旅游形式，参观博物馆成为游客的必游活动。)”以及倒数第二段“3D projection technology breathes life into those relics, enabling them to come alive before visitors’ eyes. AR glasses offer a special experience by allowing visitors to enjoy relics through voice orders and sight recognition.(3D投影技术为这些遗迹注入了活力，使它们在游客眼前栩栩如生。AR眼镜提供了一种特殊的体验，让游客可以通过语音命令和视觉识别来欣赏文物。)”可知本文主要讲的是今年夏天中国出现了博物馆热，故选B项。 Passage 6 (22-23高一下·云南曲靖兴教学校·期中) Sun Yi finally received an email she had long been waiting for, which contained her final wedding plan. The plan, which had been revised nearly ten times, offered the 29-year-old girl a “new Chinese-style” wedding in March. She described it as “traditional but old-fashioned” and “ritualistic (仪式的) but stylish.” In recent years, traditional Chinese weddings have won popularity again among the country's newly-married. Many of them no longer consider western-style dresses and words of “I do” as important parts of weddings. Instead, they now prefer wearing Tang Dynasty-style clothes and performing traditional rituals at weddings the same way their ancestors did hundreds, even thousands of years ago. In traditional Chinese weddings, couples usually wear red. Red is always a symbol of fortune in Chinese culture, and the hall of the ceremony is also richly decorated in red. Couples will perform a three-step ritual, namely to heaven and earth, to their parents and to each other. In Lanzhou, several wedding planning companies are sparing no effort to promote their “Chinese-style wedding packages”, which offer a wide range of choices for wedding plans. Chinese-style weddings make up nearly 40 percent of our orders. Customers often need to make reservations six months in advance, said Zhang, a wedding planner. Wang Yiru, another wedding planner in Lanzhou, Xinxin Wedding Service Company, said the preparation for a Chinese-style wedding is usually very time-consuming and costly. “Wedding ceremonies reflect social and cultural changes. With people’s living standards improved, they go for more individual choices,” said Wang Zongli, a professor at Northwest Normal University. 1．What do the newly-married usually do in a traditional Chinese wedding? A．Perform western rituals. B．Memorize their ancestors. C．Say “I do” to each other. D．Wear Chinese-style clothes. 2．Why is red always used in traditional Chinese weddings? A．Red is a symbol of fortune. B．Red is a symbol of money. C．Red is a symbol of heaven. D．Red is a symbol of health. 3．What can we infer about Chinese-style weddings? A．People can make a Chinese-style wedding reservation easily. B．More than half couples choose to hold Chinese-style wedding. C．A Chinese-style wedding needs a lot of time and money to hold. D．Some wedding companies think life of Chinese-style wedding. 4．What’s the best title of this text? A．Some Skills to Hold a Great Traditional Chinese Wedding. B．Traditional Chinese Weddings and Old Western Weddings. C．Dream to Have a Nice Traditional Chinese Wedding. D．Traditional Chinese Weddings have regained popularity. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【难度】0.65 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是越来越多的中国新人开始选择传统的中国式婚礼，包括穿着唐装和进行传统的仪式。在传统的中国式婚礼中，新人通常穿红色的服装，进行三步仪式，即向天地、向父母和向对方鞠躬。一些婚庆公司也开始推广“中国式婚礼套餐”，但准备工作耗时费用较高。这一趋势反映了社会文化价值的变化，人们越来越追求个性化的选择。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Instead, they now prefer wearing Tang Dynasty-style clothes and performing traditional rituals at weddings the same way their ancestors did hundreds, even thousands of years ago.(相反，他们现在更喜欢穿着唐代风格的服装，在婚礼上举行传统仪式，就像他们的祖先几百年前甚至几千年前那样。)”可知，在中国传统的婚礼上，新婚夫妇通常穿中式服装。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Red is always a symbol of fortune in Chinese culture, and the hall of the ceremony is also richly decorated in red. (在中国文化中，红色一直是好运的象征，仪式大厅也以红色装饰。)”可知，红色是好运的象征。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Wang Yiru, another wedding planner in Lanzhou, Xinxin Wedding Service Company, said the preparation for a Chinese-style wedding is usually very time-consuming and costly.(兰州新婚礼服务公司的另一位婚礼策划师王怡茹(音译)表示，准备一场中式婚礼通常既耗时又费钱。)”可知，中国式婚礼需要大量的时间和金钱来举办。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章介绍的是越来越多的中国新人开始选择传统的中国式婚礼，包括穿着唐装和进行传统的仪式。在传统的中国式婚礼中，新人通常穿红色的服装，进行三步仪式，即向天地、向父母和向对方鞠躬。一些婚庆公司也开始推广“中国式婚礼套餐”，但准备工作耗时费用较高。这一趋势反映了社会文化价值的变化，人们越来越追求个性化的选择。D选项“Traditional Chinese Weddings have regained popularity.(传统的中国婚礼重新流行起来。)”概括文章主题。故选D。 Passage 7 (24-25高一下·云南保山·期中) The Japanese Tea Ceremony, known as “Chanoyu” or “Sado” in Japanese, is a traditional cultural practice that deeply originates from Japanese history. Its origins can be traced back to the 9th century when tea was first introduced to Japan from China. At that time, tea was mainly used for medicinal purposes and was only accessible to the high-ranking individuals and religious figures. In the 15th century, the tea ceremony began to take on its unique form and philosophy. Sen no Rikyu, a famous tea master, played an important role in shaping the modern tea ceremony. He stressed the rules of “wa: harmony, kei: respect, sei: purity, jaku: tranquility” in the tea ceremony. These principles guide every aspect of the ceremony, from the way the tea room is decorated to the gestures and words of the participants. A typical Japanese tea ceremony takes place in a specially designed tea room, or “chashitsu.” The room is usually simple and elegant, with a tokonoma (alcove) displaying a seasonal flower arrangement or a scroll painting. The host carefully prepares the matcha (powdered green tea) using a bamboo whisk, a bowl, and hot water. Guests are served the tea in a specific order, and they follow a set of manners when receiving and drinking the tea. The tea ceremony is not just about drinking tea; it is a form of art that combines elements of aesthetics (美学) , the way to treat guests, and spirituality. It provides a moment of peace and reflection in the middle of a busy life. Through the ceremony, participants can experience a sense of connection with nature, history, and each other. Even in modern Japan, the tea ceremony remains a significant part of cultural heritage. Many people, both Japanese and foreigners, study and practice the tea ceremony to learn about Japanese traditions and values. While some aspects of the ceremony may have adapted to modern times, its core essence (本质) and significance have been preserved. 1．According to the passage, what was the original use of tea in Japan? A．For daily drinking. B．For healthcare usage. C．For ceremonial purposes. D．For commercial exchange. 2．What do the rules stressed by Sen no Rikyu in the tea ceremony include? A．Wealth, power, and status. B．Beauty, art, and creativity. C．Friendship, love, and kindness. D．Harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. 3．What can we learn about modern Japanese tea ceremony? A．It is still rooted in Japanese cultural heritage. B．It is now mainly practiced by Japanese people. C．It has greatly changed from its traditional form. D．It has lost its cultural significance in modern times. 4．Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A．The Aesthetics of Japanese Tea Rooms B．The Popularity of Matcha in Modern Japan C．The Role of Sen no Rikyu in Japanese Culture D．The History and Tradition of Japanese Tea Ceremony 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 【难度】0.65 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了日本茶道的历史与传统。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Its origins can be traced back to the 9th century when tea was first introduced to Japan from China. At that time, tea was mainly used for medicinal purposes and was only accessible to the high-ranking individuals and religious figures.(它的起源可以追溯到9世纪，当时茶首次从中国闯入日本。当时，茶主要用于药用，只有高级个人和宗教人士才能享用)”可知，茶在9世纪从中国传入日本，最初用于药用，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He stressed the rules of “wa: harmony, kei: respect, sei: purity, jaku: tranquility” in the tea ceremony. These principles guide every aspect of the ceremony, from the way the tea room is decorated to the gestures and words of the participants.(他在茶道中强调了“wa:和谐，kei:尊敬，sei:纯洁，jaku:宁静”的原则)”可知，Sen no Rikyu在茶道中强调的规则是“和谐、尊敬、纯洁、宁静”，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Even in modern Japan, the tea ceremony remains a significant part of cultural heritage.(即使在现代日本，茶仍然是日本文化遗产的重要部分)”可知，现代的日本茶道仍然是日本文化遗产的重要部分，故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“The Japanese Tea Ceremony, known as “Chanoyu” or “Sado” in Japanese, is a traditional cultural practice that deeply originates from Japanese history.(日本茶道，在日语中称为“Chanoyu”或者“Sado”，是一种深深根植于日本历史的传统文化习俗)”、第二段“In the 15th century, the tea ceremony began to take on its unique form and philosophy.(在15世纪，茶道开始呈现出其独特的形式和哲学)”、第三段“A typical Japanese tea ceremony takes place in a specially designed tea room, or “chashitsu.”(典型的日本茶道在一个特别设计的茶室中举行。)”以及最后一段“Even in modern Japan, the tea ceremony remains a significant part of cultural heritage.(即使在现代日本，茶道仍然是日本文化遗产的重要部分)”可知，文章主要围绕日本茶道的历史起源、发展以及传统仪式展开叙述，故D项“日本茶道的历史和传统”符合文章标题，概括文章内容，故选D。 Passage 8 (24-25高一下·云南昆明官渡区云大附中星耀学校·期中) Chinese tech company Kunlun Tech recently launched two AI platforms: Melodio, the world’s first Al music streaming service, and Mureka, a platform for commercial (商业的) AI music creation. These tools demonstrate China’s growing AI advancements. Both of them use Kunlun’s advanced AI model, Skymusic 2.0, which allows lyrics up to 500 characters and can create stereo (立体声的) songs up to six minutes long. What makes Melodio stand out is that users can type simple phrases like “music for long drives” or “morning coffee vibes” and it will generate a matching song. “As a number of English-centered AI music tools have been published, Melodio can fill the blank in Putonghua-centered AI music sector based on vast application in China.” Pan Helin, a technology expert, told the Global Times. As for Mureka, it is a commercial platform for artists and music lovers to create, display, listen and download AI-generated songs. The creator of songs can make profit by applying to display and sell AI-generated songs in the store of the platform. Aside from AI music generation tools, Chinese tech-firm ShengShu-AI and Tsinghua University in April 2024 introduced its text-to-video model Vidu. It offers users the choice of 4-second or 8-second video clips, with a resolution (分辨率) of up to 1080P, making it possible to rival tools like American company OpenAI’s Sora. This year, Vidu was made available to users, featuring core functions which include generating videos and images from text. Data from Fortune Business Insights, a business company, showed that the global digital audio workstation market size was valued at $2.95 billion in 2023, and the market is projected to grow from $3.21 billion in 2024 to $6.34 billion by 2032, showing a growing market demand for AI music generation tools worldwide. 1．What does Skymusic 2.0 allow users to do? A．Score AI-made stereo songs. B．Translate lyrics into different languages. C．Produce stereo songs within 500 characters. D．Create stereo songs more than six minutes long. 2．What is a key feature of Melodio? A．It creates music from text. B．It focuses on creating stereo songs. C．It generates songs based on users’ phrases. D．It stands for China’s AI advancements. 3．What does the word “rival” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A．Copy from. B．Compete with. C．Depend on. D．Belong to. 4．What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the text? A．To warn people of the risks of AI-generated content. B．To advertise Melodio and Mureka as music platforms. C．To argue Chinese AI tools are better than Western ones. D．To describe advancements in Chinese AI music and video technology. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．D 【难度】0.65 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍中国在AI音乐和视频技术方面的进展。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Both of them use Kunlun’s advanced AI model, Skymusic 2.0, which allows lyrics up to 500 characters and can create stereo songs up to six minutes long. (它们均使用昆仑公司先进的AI模型Skymusic 2.0，该模型支持最长500字的歌词，并能创作长达六分钟的立体声歌曲)”可知，Skymusic 2.0支持最长500字的歌词，并生成最长6分钟的立体声歌曲。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“What makes Melodio stand out is that users can type simple phrases like “music for long drives” or “morning coffee vibes” and it will generate a matching song. (Melodio的突出之处在于，用户只需输入诸如“长途驾驶音乐”或“晨间咖啡氛围”之类的简单短语，它就会生成一首匹配的歌曲)”可知，Melodio的核心特点是根据用户输入的短语生成匹配的音乐。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据第三段“Aside from AI music generation tools, Chinese tech-firm ShengShu-AI and Tsinghua University in April 2024 introduced its text-to-video model Vidu. It offers users the choice of 4-second or 8-second video clips, with a resolution of up to 1080P, making it possible ...(除了人工智能音乐生成工具，中国科技公司声书科技和清华大学在2024年4月推出了其文本到视频的模型Vidu。它为用户提供了4秒或8秒视频片段的选择，分辨率高达1080P，使它能……)”及“tools like American company OpenAI’s Sora (美国公司OpenAI的Sora等工具)”可知，中国的Vidu技术性能可与美国OpenAI的Sora相匹敌。划线词与选项B含义相近，意为“竞争、匹敌”，故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“Both of them use Kunlun’s advanced AI model, Skymusic 2.0, which allows lyrics up to 500 characters and can create stereo songs up to six minutes long. (它们均使用昆仑公司先进的AI模型Skymusic 2.0，该模型支持最长500字的歌词，并能创作长达六分钟的立体声歌曲)”可知，文章介绍了昆仑科技的AI音乐平台，第三段提及中国科技公司声书科技和清华大学的AI视频模型Vidu，最后用市场数据说明全球需求增长，整体围绕中国在AI音乐和视频技术领域的成就展开。故选D。 Passage 9 (24-25高一下·云南昆明第八中学·期中) Cultural festivals are an important part of our global society, showcasing the rich traditions, customs, and values that define various communities. They serve as a bridge between the past and the present, allowing us to maintain a connection and preservation of these events can be challenging, particularly in the face of globalisation and modernisation. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play. AI is being used to streamline the planning and execution (执行) of cultural festivals. For instance, predictive analytics, a branch of AI, can analyze past data to predict visitor turnout, enabling organisers to plan more effectively. AI can also help in creating personalised experiences for attendees. By analysing data from social media and other sources, AI can provide insights into what attendees might enjoy, allowing for the customisation of events for different interests. Furthermore, AI is proving instrumental in preserving cultural festivals for future generations. High-definition cameras equipped with AI technology are being used to record festivals in exceptional detail. These digital records can then be stored and accessed easily, ensuring that the essence of these events are not lost over time. In addition, AI is being used to create virtual reality experiences of cultural festivals, allowing people who cannot physically attend to experience them virtually. AI’s role in cultural festivals is not just limited to organisation and preservation. It is also being used to enrich the artistic aspects of these events. For example, AI is being used to create music and art installations (装置) that respond to the audience’s movements and reactions, creating a dynamic and interactive experience. However, the use of AI in cultural festivals is not without its challenges. There are concerns about the potential loss of human touch, as well as issues related to data privacy. It is crucial that as we apply the power of AI, we also ensure that it is used responsibly. 1．In what aspect does predictive analytics help cultural festival organisers? A．Recording and storing festival data. B．Offering interactive experiences. C．Planning and executing festivals. D．Promoting the modernisation of festivals. 2．Which of the following is used for protecting cultural festivals? A．Art installations. B．Musical instruments. C．AI-powered cameras. D．Virtual reality equipment. 3．What is the concern mentioned about the use of AI in cultural festivals? A．The possible loss of human interaction. B．The high cost in employing AI technology. C．The organisers’ limited knowledge of AI. D．The difficulty in gathering data for analysis. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The AI’s role in promoting old festivals. B．The application of AI in cultural festivals. C．The impact of the changing world on festivals. D．The importance of protecting cultural festivals. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．B 【难度】0.65 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能在文化节中的应用及其挑战。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“AI is being used to streamline the planning and execution (执行) of cultural festivals. For instance, predictive analytics, a branch of AI, can analyze past data to predict visitor turnout, enabling organisers to plan more effectively.(人工智能（AI）正被用于简化文化节的规划和执行。例如，人工智能的一个分支——预测分析，可以分析过去的数据来预测游客人数，使组织者能够更有效地进行规划)”可知，预测分析可以帮助文化节组织者更有效地规划和执行文化节。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Furthermore, AI is proving instrumental in preserving cultural festivals for future generations. High-definition cameras equipped with AI technology are being used to record festivals in exceptional detail.(此外，人工智能在保护文化节以供后代享用方面证明是有用的。配备人工智能技术的高清摄像机被用来详细记录文化节)”可知，人工智能摄像机被用于保护文化节。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“However, the use of AI in cultural festivals is not without its challenges. There are concerns about the potential loss of human touch, as well as issues related to data privacy.(然而，在文化节中使用人工智能并非没有挑战。有人担心可能会失去人与人之间的接触，以及与数据隐私相关的问题)”可知，使用人工智能的一个担忧是可能会失去人与人之间的互动。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Cultural festivals are an important part of our global society(文化节是我们全球社会的重要组成部分)”及“This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play.(这就是人工智能（AI）发挥作用的地方)”可知，本文主要介绍了人工智能在文化节中的应用。故选B。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $