2025-2026学年高一下学期英语期末复习：阅读理解CD篇

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高一下学期期末复习专题 Book 2 Unit3~5; Book 3 Unit 1~5 阅读理解CD篇专练 一 C When people think about improving their physical fitness, they often neglect(忽视) balance. Good balance is a necessary part of being physically fit and key to living a long life, according to a research. It's important for everyone, no matter your age. Older adults are most affected by poor balance. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for those 65 and older, with nearly 30% in this age group reporting at least one fall in 2018, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.But younger adults frequently fall down, too. Forty-eight percent of young adults reported falling at least once during one 16-week study. The falls most commonly happened during sports activities, with women in the study reporting more falls and fall-related injuries than men. Falls within the previous two years were reported by 18% of young adults (ages 20 to 45) in another study published in the journal BMC Public Health. That figure(数据) compared with 21% of middle-aged adults (46 to 65) reporting falls and 35% of those over 65.While falls among young adults were often connected with sports, falls by the middle-aged group were typically related to health problems and physical changes. Many factors(因素) can affect your balance outside of age, such as vision changes, brain injuries, overweight and a general lack of physical fitness. Even if you have no risk factors, simply neglecting to work regularly on your balance will result in increased instability(不稳定性). “Our body is conditioned to lose what we don’t regularly use and practice, and balance is no different,” said a researcher. 8. What role does a good balance play in our lives? A. It enables us to build a perfect shape. B. It helps us live a healthy and long life. C. It has the power to make us look young. D. It protects us from getting seriously sick. 9. How does the author show the research results? A. By raising questions. B. By having a discussion. C. By giving a list of figures. D. By following the time order. 10. In which situation are young adults likely to fall down? A. When joining in a sport. B. When working regularly. C. When a physical change appears. D. When a health problem comes up. 11. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. We are naturally born with balance. B. We should manage our body properly. C. Our body is used to working in its own way. D. We'll lose our balance if we don't practise it often. D This year a group called Teach For America (TFA) saw an increase in applications by 36 percent. The organization recruits(招聘) college graduates to help fill a teacher shortage in less developed areas of America. The organization’s leaders say some college graduates prefer to take the positions in public service during the economic(经济的) downturn but many feel a renewed spirit of public service. “Teaching is much harder than I expected.Changing the world is never easy,” says Loren Heinbach. She has made up her mind to become a teacher to address the imbalance in education that exists between rich and poor communities. Heinbach is one of over 6,000 TFA members, recent college graduates who volunteer to teach children in poor inner cities and rural public schools. She gives up possible work in medicine or law which will pay much more later on. Instead, she takes a teaching job at the KIPP Academy. The school is in a neighborhood of Washington, DC. The students there traditionally perform in the lowest 25% of national standards.Vice Principal Kristy Ochs says the school is working hard to improve the quality of education, but it is difficult to find teachers willing to do the hard work. Ochs also gets her start in TFA.Two-thirds of members stay in education after their two-year service ends.She says these new teachers make every effort to teach school. Heinbach’s students say she has high standards and expectations. One student says, “You have to really pay attention. The questions may seem easy, but if you make the wrong decision on a question, it’s like you really messed up.” “She also likes us to take notes.And I do thank her because she is getting us ready for college,” another student adds. 12. What’s the purpose of TFA recruiting college students? A. To grow its business. B. To create well-paid jobs. C. To send more teachers to poor areas. D. To earn high praise from the government. 13. Why does Loren Heinbach choose to take a teaching job? A. She will get an increase in pay soon. B. She failed to get into the public service. C. She tries to live up to her parents’ expectation. D. She wants to change the imbalanced education. 14. What can we know about the KIPP Academy? A. Its teachers are experienced. B. Its teachers dislike schooling. C. Its students are from rich families. D. Its students perform badly in study. 15. Which word best describes Loren Heinbach as a teacher? A. Strict. B. Regretful. C. Lucky. D. Stressed. 二 C A simple gesture can be formed into a child’s memory so quickly that it will cause the child to give a false answer to a question accompanied by that gesture. A new finding suggests that parents, social workers, psychologists and lawyers should be careful with their hands as well as their words. While memories of both adults and children are easy to react to suggestion, those of children are known to be particularly influenced, said lead researcher Sara Broaders of Northwestern University. Kids are used to looking to adults to tell events for them and can be misled even if not intentionally(故意地). Previous research, for example, has shown that detail-loaded questions often cause false answers; when asked, say “Did you drink juice at the picnic？” the child is likely to say “yes” even if no juice had been available. It is not that the child is lying on purpose, but rather the detail is quickly formed into his or her memory. To avoid this problem, social workers have long been advised to ask children only open-ended questions, such as “What did you have at the picnic？” But an open-ended question paired with a gesture, briefly meaning a juice box, is treated like a detailed question. That is, children become likely to answer falsely. And it isn't just a few kids: 77% of children gave at least one piece of false information when a detail was suggested by an ordinary gesture.Gestures may also become more popular when adults talk with non-fluent language users, such as little kids. Broaders said, “As hand movements can express meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases, it certainly seems reasonable that adults would gesture more with children.” In general, Broaders advises parents and other adults to “try to be aware of your hands when questioning a child about an event. Otherwise, you might be getting answers that don't reflect what actually happened.” 8. What can we know about gestures from the text? A. They are rarely used by people. B. They are often used by social workers. C. They have not any function at all. D. They have certain effect on children. 9. Why are kids easy to be misled by gestures according to Sara Broaders? A. Children are easy to tell lies. B. These gestures are very attractive. C. Their memories are affected easily. D. These gestures are used frequently. 10. Which may cause a wrong reply according to the text? A. Where are you going, Lucy? B. Did you cheat in the last English examination? C. Did you see anything else last night? D. What will you have for lunch? 11. When talking with little kids, what are adults supposed to do? A. To ask less open-ended questions. B. To use familiar words and phrases. C. To use gestures carefully. D. To ask detailed questions. D Agassi was very emotional at the end of his final game. On September 3, the American tennis player said a tearful goodbye to his 21-year career after a third-round defeat in the US Open. The 36-year-old tried his best, but was unable to keep up with German Benjamin Becker, more than ten years his junior. “The scoreboard said I lost today, but what the scoreboard doesn’t say is what I’ve found,” Agassi said to the fans. “I have found inspiration and you willed me to succeed.” It was an emotional speech at the end of a long career. Agassi hated tennis as a teenager as much as he loves it now. His father made him play when he was a child.He got bored, and became a rebel(叛逆者). The strict training that his father pushed upon him got in the way of his wild lifestyle. He grew hair long, wore colorful clothes and spat(吐口水) at an umpire(裁判). Over the years, he has made bad jokes during news conferences. Asked what he would say to his 17-year-old self, Agassi answered, “I would say, I understand you a lot more than I want to be you.” The turning point in Agassi's career came in 1992 when he unexpectedly won his first Grand Slam(大满贯赛事) at Wimbledon. It was the first time Agassi understood what real champions finally understand: “Winning is a test of nerves and not just power; it’s a marathon, not a sprint(短跑)”. And a marathon Agassi was about to begin. He cut his long hair, got fitter and tightened up emotionally. On the court, he was ranked No.1 for almost two years. His lowest point came in 1997 when his ranking dropped to No.141. He didn’t quit though. “I knew that I would try to get the most out of myself every day from that day forward.That was my promise,” he said. “That never stopped.” 12. Why was Agassi very emotional when saying goodbye to his career? A. He lost to a player ten years older than him. B. He felt very sad that he was no longer the best player. C. This career has brought him so much. D. He felt sorry for his wild lifestyle. 13. What can we learn from Agassi's speech? A. He was thankful to his fans. B. He refused to accept failure. C. He wished he hadn't hated tennis when young. D. He decided to take marathon as his new career. 14. What did Agassi learn through winning? A. He didn't try his best in his career. B. It must take a long time for anyone to win. C. People need to never give up to win. D. Winning once or twice is not enough. 15. What can be inferred about Agassi's father from the text? A. He was an excellent tennis player. B. He was good at raising Agassi. C. He played a key role in Agassi choosing his career. D. He spent most of his time training his son. 三 C A diverse crowd of several hundred people queued up in front of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco on Thursday morning for a ceremony that meant more to them than just the issue of a popular postage stamp. The United States Postal Service’s launch of a special stamp for the Year of the Rabbit has come to symbolize more than just a collectors' item for many. “We constantly talk about celebrations of our diversity as strengths,” San Francisco Mayor London Breed said at the stamp's launch. “The Lunar New Year represents thousands of years of history. It is the time to promote this (Asian) community in such an extraordinary way.” Breed emphasized that San Francisco is a place where discrimination(歧视) against Asians is unacceptable. Inspired by decorated masks used in dragon and lion dances, USPS art director Antonio Alcala worked on the beautiful rabbit stamp design with artist Camille Chew. Jay Xu, director of the Asian Art Museum, said the Lunar New Year celebrations and the stamp launch all reflect the recognition of “our community's fine integrity(正直) and essentialism” to the United States. “It enables us to tell more stories—our past, our present and our future,” said Xu, adding that people could strike up a conversation through the collection of artifacts(历史文物) such as stamps. “Stamps can go everywhere and can define friendship between different countries and cultures. This stamp is for all. The Lunar New Year is for all.” Derek Kan, a member of the USPS board of governors, said, “For more than three decades, USPS has issued stamps highlighting the Lunar New Year, and they are some of the most successful stamp releases in our history.” Chloe Chan, a second-generation Chinese immigrant, said the rabbit stamp is very “artistic” and worthy of her long wait in line. She has collected every stamp the USPS has issued for the Chinese New Year celebration. Chan is hopeful that her children and grandchildren will observe the Lunar New Year the same way she does, with housecleaning, holiday decorations, rituals(礼仪) and food to honor family roots and the Chinese culture. The USPS issued its first Chinese New Year stamp for the Year of the Rooster on Dec. 30, 1992. 8. Who expects that her or his later generations will celebrate the Lunar New Year? A. Chloe Chan. B. Jay Xu. C. Derek Kan. D. London Breed. 9. How did Antonio Alcala get the inspiration to design the stamp? A. He observed a lot of rabbits raised on a farm. B. He looked through a collection of Asian artifacts. C. He took notice of the masks used in some dances. D. He sought for opinions from the Asian community. 10. Which can replace the underlined word “highlighting” in Paragraph 5? A. Requesting. B. Scheduling. C. Emphasizing. D. Monitoring. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. USPS Keeps Issuing Stamps Highlighting Lunar New Year B. Artistic Rabbit Stamp Worthy of Being Displayed C. Stamp Goes Everywhere and Defines Friendship D. Rabbit Stamp Symbolizes Culture Bond D “The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence.” That’s an old saying in English.It means that other places often look better, more interesting than the place where you live. “Let’s go to KFC for dinner and then watch some Japanese cartoons!” We all know it: More and more Chinese kids love American and Japanese food and movies. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring(忽视) Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating Western holidays. Foreign books and soap operas are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good.As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with the Mid-Autumn Festival. China has lots of cool things in its culture: calligraphy, Beijing Opera, quick meals on the streets. And let's not forget the part of Chinese culture I like best: its friendliness. Not all countries are as warm as China. It’s good to enjoy other cultures and learn from them, but they can never replace your own culture. It’s good to look on the other side of the fence, but make sure you take a good long look. You will find that the grass isn’t always greener. Although some people become worried about that, I don’t think they should. Will we get more powerful without learning from other countries? Will Chinese people live more happily without American fast food? Besides, it’s fun to learn about different cultures. Chinese kids can learn about other cultures and have fun, but they also need to learn more about their own culture. Be proud of Chinese culture and of being Chinese! 12. What do some people think of young Chinese? A. They are foolish in learning our own culture. B. They are ignoring our own culture. C. They are interested in our own culture. D. They are hating our own culture. 13. In some young Chinese’s eyes, which of the following is not the “greener grass”？ A. Japanese cartoon books. B. Korean soap operas. C. Christmas. D. The Mid-Autumn Festival. 14. In the author's opinion, what is the best feature of Chinese culture? A. Friendliness. B. Working hard. C. Bravery. D. Honesty. 15. What does the author want to express in the text? A. Chinese culture is worse than Western culture. B. Chinese young people like the green grass. C. That grass is not always greener. D. Western culture is always interesting. 四 C Should humans explore space? If you ask me, I'll definitely give a positive answer. The exploitation(开发) of space has a direct impact on the lives of humans, as well as the state of our world. Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across the world, connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide. The Global Positioning System (GPS) can identify our location anywhere. Furthermore, weather satellites can forecast harmful weather conditions which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives. Space programs can also indirectly contribute to the solution to poverty and world hunger. For example, large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies. The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite. It can screen areas of land within a very short time, indicating useful measures, such as the condition of crops, soil, rainfall, and droughts.It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use. In recent years, space-based technologies have become an important factor to reach and expand global health objectives. Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology(流行病学). This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns, understand the environmental causes that spread it, make predictions about where it can spread in the future, and make plans to fight it efficiently. Furthermore, access to better education means better life prospects and opportunities for human beings. Rural communities have disadvantaged access to education and satellite communication technologies are trying to bridge this gap. With the advancement of technology, students can now access any information and connect with peers and teachers in different parts of the world via video conferences and the creation of virtual classrooms. Space exploration is something we can do for future generations. Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet, but these will run out one day. Overpopulation can be an existential threat for all mankind. With the advancement of space technology, it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets, such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids(小行星) or other planets. For the exploration of the universe, perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose, regardless of our differences. 8. What can space exploitation do according to Paragraph 2? A. Improve the traffic on the earth. B. Promote travel between countries. C. Help prevent deadly natural disasters. D. Help humans communicate and exchange information. 9. How can space programs help with poverty and world hunger? A. By benefiting crop production with artificial earth satellites. B. By transporting food worldwide more easily. C. By creating job opportunities for the poor. D. By protecting available land resources. 10. What does the author think of mining resources on other planets? A. Time-wasting. B. Arguable. C. Necessary. D. Educational. 11. What would be the best title for the text? A. Why Space Exploration Is Important? B. Why Humankind Should Keep Exploring? C. Why We Should Improve Space Technology? D. Why Humans Should Keep Developing Technologies? D Space exploration, investigation, by means of crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, of the reaches of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere and the use of the information so gained to increase knowledge of the cosmos(宇宙) and benefit humanity. Humans have always looked at the heavens and wondered about the nature of the objects seen in the night sky. With the development of rockets and the advances in electronics and other technologies in the 20th century, it became possible to send machines and animals and then people above Earth’s atmosphere into outer space. Well before technology made these achievements possible, however, space exploration had already captured the minds of many people, not only aircraft pilots and scientists but also writers and artists. The strong hold that space travel has always had on the imagination may well explain why professional astronauts and laypeople alike consent(同意) at their great peril(危险), in the words of Tom Wolfe in The Right Stuff (1979), to sit “on top of an enormous Roman candle, such as a Redstone, Atlas, Titan or Saturn rocket, and wait for someone to light the fuse”. It perhaps also explains why space exploration has been a common and enduring theme in literature and art.As centuries of speculative fiction in books and more recently in films make clear, “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” was taken by the human spirit many times and in many ways before Neil Armstrong stamped humankind's first footprint on the Moon. Achieving spaceflight enabled humans to begin to explore the solar system and the rest of the universe, to understand the many objects and phenomena that are better observed from a space perspective, and to use for human to benefit the resources and attributes of the space environment.All of these activities—discovery, scientific understanding, and the application(属性) of that understanding to serve human purposes—are elements of space exploration. 12. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. Identification. B. Argument. C. Clarification. D. Definition. 13. Which of the following has not been sent into space? A. Machines. B. People. C. Animals. D. War. 14. How did people get to space before real space exploration? A. By using their imagination. B. By reading fictional books. C. By visiting space museums. D. By using their telescopes. 15. What is the author's attitude towards the space activities? A. Negative. B. Beneficial. C. Harmful. D. Unclear. 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高一下学期期末复习专题 Book 2 Unit3~5; Book 3 Unit 1~5 阅读理解CD篇专练 一 C When people think about improving their physical fitness, they often neglect(忽视) balance. Good balance is a necessary part of being physically fit and key to living a long life, according to a research. It's important for everyone, no matter your age. Older adults are most affected by poor balance. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for those 65 and older, with nearly 30% in this age group reporting at least one fall in 2018, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.But younger adults frequently fall down, too. Forty-eight percent of young adults reported falling at least once during one 16-week study. The falls most commonly happened during sports activities, with women in the study reporting more falls and fall-related injuries than men. Falls within the previous two years were reported by 18% of young adults (ages 20 to 45) in another study published in the journal BMC Public Health. That figure(数据) compared with 21% of middle-aged adults (46 to 65) reporting falls and 35% of those over 65.While falls among young adults were often connected with sports, falls by the middle-aged group were typically related to health problems and physical changes. Many factors(因素) can affect your balance outside of age, such as vision changes, brain injuries, overweight and a general lack of physical fitness. Even if you have no risk factors, simply neglecting to work regularly on your balance will result in increased instability(不稳定性). “Our body is conditioned to lose what we don’t regularly use and practice, and balance is no different,” said a researcher. 8. What role does a good balance play in our lives? A. It enables us to build a perfect shape. B. It helps us live a healthy and long life. C. It has the power to make us look young. D. It protects us from getting seriously sick. 9. How does the author show the research results? A. By raising questions. B. By having a discussion. C. By giving a list of figures. D. By following the time order. 10. In which situation are young adults likely to fall down? A. When joining in a sport. B. When working regularly. C. When a physical change appears. D. When a health problem comes up. 11. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. We are naturally born with balance. B. We should manage our body properly. C. Our body is used to working in its own way. D. We'll lose our balance if we don't practise it often. D This year a group called Teach For America (TFA) saw an increase in applications by 36 percent. The organization recruits(招聘) college graduates to help fill a teacher shortage in less developed areas of America. The organization’s leaders say some college graduates prefer to take the positions in public service during the economic(经济的) downturn but many feel a renewed spirit of public service. “Teaching is much harder than I expected.Changing the world is never easy,” says Loren Heinbach. She has made up her mind to become a teacher to address the imbalance in education that exists between rich and poor communities. Heinbach is one of over 6,000 TFA members, recent college graduates who volunteer to teach children in poor inner cities and rural public schools. She gives up possible work in medicine or law which will pay much more later on. Instead, she takes a teaching job at the KIPP Academy. The school is in a neighborhood of Washington, DC. The students there traditionally perform in the lowest 25% of national standards.Vice Principal Kristy Ochs says the school is working hard to improve the quality of education, but it is difficult to find teachers willing to do the hard work. Ochs also gets her start in TFA.Two-thirds of members stay in education after their two-year service ends.She says these new teachers make every effort to teach school. Heinbach’s students say she has high standards and expectations. One student says, “You have to really pay attention. The questions may seem easy, but if you make the wrong decision on a question, it’s like you really messed up.” “She also likes us to take notes.And I do thank her because she is getting us ready for college,” another student adds. 12. What’s the purpose of TFA recruiting college students? A. To grow its business. B. To create well-paid jobs. C. To send more teachers to poor areas. D. To earn high praise from the government. 13. Why does Loren Heinbach choose to take a teaching job? A. She will get an increase in pay soon. B. She failed to get into the public service. C. She tries to live up to her parents’ expectation. D. She wants to change the imbalanced education. 14. What can we know about the KIPP Academy? A. Its teachers are experienced. B. Its teachers dislike schooling. C. Its students are from rich families. D. Its students perform badly in study. 15. Which word best describes Loren Heinbach as a teacher? A. Strict. B. Regretful. C. Lucky. D. Stressed. 二 C A simple gesture can be formed into a child’s memory so quickly that it will cause the child to give a false answer to a question accompanied by that gesture. A new finding suggests that parents, social workers, psychologists and lawyers should be careful with their hands as well as their words. While memories of both adults and children are easy to react to suggestion, those of children are known to be particularly influenced, said lead researcher Sara Broaders of Northwestern University. Kids are used to looking to adults to tell events for them and can be misled even if not intentionally(故意地). Previous research, for example, has shown that detail-loaded questions often cause false answers; when asked, say “Did you drink juice at the picnic？” the child is likely to say “yes” even if no juice had been available. It is not that the child is lying on purpose, but rather the detail is quickly formed into his or her memory. To avoid this problem, social workers have long been advised to ask children only open-ended questions, such as “What did you have at the picnic？” But an open-ended question paired with a gesture, briefly meaning a juice box, is treated like a detailed question. That is, children become likely to answer falsely. And it isn't just a few kids: 77% of children gave at least one piece of false information when a detail was suggested by an ordinary gesture.Gestures may also become more popular when adults talk with non-fluent language users, such as little kids. Broaders said, “As hand movements can express meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases, it certainly seems reasonable that adults would gesture more with children.” In general, Broaders advises parents and other adults to “try to be aware of your hands when questioning a child about an event. Otherwise, you might be getting answers that don't reflect what actually happened.” 8. What can we know about gestures from the text? A. They are rarely used by people. B. They are often used by social workers. C. They have not any function at all. D. They have certain effect on children. 9. Why are kids easy to be misled by gestures according to Sara Broaders? A. Children are easy to tell lies. B. These gestures are very attractive. C. Their memories are affected easily. D. These gestures are used frequently. 10. Which may cause a wrong reply according to the text? A. Where are you going, Lucy? B. Did you cheat in the last English examination? C. Did you see anything else last night? D. What will you have for lunch? 11. When talking with little kids, what are adults supposed to do? A. To ask less open-ended questions. B. To use familiar words and phrases. C. To use gestures carefully. D. To ask detailed questions. D Agassi was very emotional at the end of his final game. On September 3, the American tennis player said a tearful goodbye to his 21-year career after a third-round defeat in the US Open. The 36-year-old tried his best, but was unable to keep up with German Benjamin Becker, more than ten years his junior. “The scoreboard said I lost today, but what the scoreboard doesn’t say is what I’ve found,” Agassi said to the fans. “I have found inspiration and you willed me to succeed.” It was an emotional speech at the end of a long career. Agassi hated tennis as a teenager as much as he loves it now. His father made him play when he was a child.He got bored, and became a rebel(叛逆者). The strict training that his father pushed upon him got in the way of his wild lifestyle. He grew hair long, wore colorful clothes and spat(吐口水) at an umpire(裁判). Over the years, he has made bad jokes during news conferences. Asked what he would say to his 17-year-old self, Agassi answered, “I would say, I understand you a lot more than I want to be you.” The turning point in Agassi's career came in 1992 when he unexpectedly won his first Grand Slam(大满贯赛事) at Wimbledon. It was the first time Agassi understood what real champions finally understand: “Winning is a test of nerves and not just power; it’s a marathon, not a sprint(短跑)”. And a marathon Agassi was about to begin. He cut his long hair, got fitter and tightened up emotionally. On the court, he was ranked No.1 for almost two years. His lowest point came in 1997 when his ranking dropped to No.141. He didn’t quit though. “I knew that I would try to get the most out of myself every day from that day forward.That was my promise,” he said. “That never stopped.” 12. Why was Agassi very emotional when saying goodbye to his career? A. He lost to a player ten years older than him. B. He felt very sad that he was no longer the best player. C. This career has brought him so much. D. He felt sorry for his wild lifestyle. 13. What can we learn from Agassi's speech? A. He was thankful to his fans. B. He refused to accept failure. C. He wished he hadn't hated tennis when young. D. He decided to take marathon as his new career. 14. What did Agassi learn through winning? A. He didn't try his best in his career. B. It must take a long time for anyone to win. C. People need to never give up to win. D. Winning once or twice is not enough. 15. What can be inferred about Agassi's father from the text? A. He was an excellent tennis player. B. He was good at raising Agassi. C. He played a key role in Agassi choosing his career. D. He spent most of his time training his son. 三 C A diverse crowd of several hundred people queued up in front of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco on Thursday morning for a ceremony that meant more to them than just the issue of a popular postage stamp. The United States Postal Service’s launch of a special stamp for the Year of the Rabbit has come to symbolize more than just a collectors' item for many. “We constantly talk about celebrations of our diversity as strengths,” San Francisco Mayor London Breed said at the stamp's launch. “The Lunar New Year represents thousands of years of history. It is the time to promote this (Asian) community in such an extraordinary way.” Breed emphasized that San Francisco is a place where discrimination(歧视) against Asians is unacceptable. Inspired by decorated masks used in dragon and lion dances, USPS art director Antonio Alcala worked on the beautiful rabbit stamp design with artist Camille Chew. Jay Xu, director of the Asian Art Museum, said the Lunar New Year celebrations and the stamp launch all reflect the recognition of “our community's fine integrity(正直) and essentialism” to the United States. “It enables us to tell more stories—our past, our present and our future,” said Xu, adding that people could strike up a conversation through the collection of artifacts(历史文物) such as stamps. “Stamps can go everywhere and can define friendship between different countries and cultures. This stamp is for all. The Lunar New Year is for all.” Derek Kan, a member of the USPS board of governors, said, “For more than three decades, USPS has issued stamps highlighting the Lunar New Year, and they are some of the most successful stamp releases in our history.” Chloe Chan, a second-generation Chinese immigrant, said the rabbit stamp is very “artistic” and worthy of her long wait in line. She has collected every stamp the USPS has issued for the Chinese New Year celebration. Chan is hopeful that her children and grandchildren will observe the Lunar New Year the same way she does, with housecleaning, holiday decorations, rituals(礼仪) and food to honor family roots and the Chinese culture. The USPS issued its first Chinese New Year stamp for the Year of the Rooster on Dec. 30, 1992. 8. Who expects that her or his later generations will celebrate the Lunar New Year? A. Chloe Chan. B. Jay Xu. C. Derek Kan. D. London Breed. 9. How did Antonio Alcala get the inspiration to design the stamp? A. He observed a lot of rabbits raised on a farm. B. He looked through a collection of Asian artifacts. C. He took notice of the masks used in some dances. D. He sought for opinions from the Asian community. 10. Which can replace the underlined word “highlighting” in Paragraph 5? A. Requesting. B. Scheduling. C. Emphasizing. D. Monitoring. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. USPS Keeps Issuing Stamps Highlighting Lunar New Year B. Artistic Rabbit Stamp Worthy of Being Displayed C. Stamp Goes Everywhere and Defines Friendship D. Rabbit Stamp Symbolizes Culture Bond D “The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence.” That’s an old saying in English.It means that other places often look better, more interesting than the place where you live. “Let’s go to KFC for dinner and then watch some Japanese cartoons!” We all know it: More and more Chinese kids love American and Japanese food and movies. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring(忽视) Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating Western holidays. Foreign books and soap operas are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good.As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with the Mid-Autumn Festival. China has lots of cool things in its culture: calligraphy, Beijing Opera, quick meals on the streets. And let's not forget the part of Chinese culture I like best: its friendliness. Not all countries are as warm as China. It’s good to enjoy other cultures and learn from them, but they can never replace your own culture. It’s good to look on the other side of the fence, but make sure you take a good long look. You will find that the grass isn’t always greener. Although some people become worried about that, I don’t think they should. Will we get more powerful without learning from other countries? Will Chinese people live more happily without American fast food? Besides, it’s fun to learn about different cultures. Chinese kids can learn about other cultures and have fun, but they also need to learn more about their own culture. Be proud of Chinese culture and of being Chinese! 12. What do some people think of young Chinese? A. They are foolish in learning our own culture. B. They are ignoring our own culture. C. They are interested in our own culture. D. They are hating our own culture. 13. In some young Chinese’s eyes, which of the following is not the “greener grass”？ A. Japanese cartoon books. B. Korean soap operas. C. Christmas. D. The Mid-Autumn Festival. 14. In the author's opinion, what is the best feature of Chinese culture? A. Friendliness. B. Working hard. C. Bravery. D. Honesty. 15. What does the author want to express in the text? A. Chinese culture is worse than Western culture. B. Chinese young people like the green grass. C. That grass is not always greener. D. Western culture is always interesting. 四 C Should humans explore space? If you ask me, I'll definitely give a positive answer. The exploitation(开发) of space has a direct impact on the lives of humans, as well as the state of our world. Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across the world, connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide. The Global Positioning System (GPS) can identify our location anywhere. Furthermore, weather satellites can forecast harmful weather conditions which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives. Space programs can also indirectly contribute to the solution to poverty and world hunger. For example, large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies. The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite. It can screen areas of land within a very short time, indicating useful measures, such as the condition of crops, soil, rainfall, and droughts.It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use. In recent years, space-based technologies have become an important factor to reach and expand global health objectives. Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology(流行病学). This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns, understand the environmental causes that spread it, make predictions about where it can spread in the future, and make plans to fight it efficiently. Furthermore, access to better education means better life prospects and opportunities for human beings. Rural communities have disadvantaged access to education and satellite communication technologies are trying to bridge this gap. With the advancement of technology, students can now access any information and connect with peers and teachers in different parts of the world via video conferences and the creation of virtual classrooms. Space exploration is something we can do for future generations. Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet, but these will run out one day. Overpopulation can be an existential threat for all mankind. With the advancement of space technology, it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets, such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids(小行星) or other planets. For the exploration of the universe, perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose, regardless of our differences. 8. What can space exploitation do according to Paragraph 2? A. Improve the traffic on the earth. B. Promote travel between countries. C. Help prevent deadly natural disasters. D. Help humans communicate and exchange information. 9. How can space programs help with poverty and world hunger? A. By benefiting crop production with artificial earth satellites. B. By transporting food worldwide more easily. C. By creating job opportunities for the poor. D. By protecting available land resources. 10. What does the author think of mining resources on other planets? A. Time-wasting. B. Arguable. C. Necessary. D. Educational. 11. What would be the best title for the text? A. Why Space Exploration Is Important? B. Why Humankind Should Keep Exploring? C. Why We Should Improve Space Technology? D. Why Humans Should Keep Developing Technologies? D Space exploration, investigation, by means of crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, of the reaches of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere and the use of the information so gained to increase knowledge of the cosmos(宇宙) and benefit humanity. Humans have always looked at the heavens and wondered about the nature of the objects seen in the night sky. With the development of rockets and the advances in electronics and other technologies in the 20th century, it became possible to send machines and animals and then people above Earth’s atmosphere into outer space. Well before technology made these achievements possible, however, space exploration had already captured the minds of many people, not only aircraft pilots and scientists but also writers and artists. The strong hold that space travel has always had on the imagination may well explain why professional astronauts and laypeople alike consent(同意) at their great peril(危险), in the words of Tom Wolfe in The Right Stuff (1979), to sit “on top of an enormous Roman candle, such as a Redstone, Atlas, Titan or Saturn rocket, and wait for someone to light the fuse”. It perhaps also explains why space exploration has been a common and enduring theme in literature and art.As centuries of speculative fiction in books and more recently in films make clear, “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” was taken by the human spirit many times and in many ways before Neil Armstrong stamped humankind's first footprint on the Moon. Achieving spaceflight enabled humans to begin to explore the solar system and the rest of the universe, to understand the many objects and phenomena that are better observed from a space perspective, and to use for human to benefit the resources and attributes of the space environment.All of these activities—discovery, scientific understanding, and the application(属性) of that understanding to serve human purposes—are elements of space exploration. 12. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. Identification. B. Argument. C. Clarification. D. Definition. 13. Which of the following has not been sent into space? A. Machines. B. People. C. Animals. D. War. 14. How did people get to space before real space exploration? A. By using their imagination. B. By reading fictional books. C. By visiting space museums. D. By using their telescopes. 15. What is the author's attitude towards the space activities? A. Negative. B. Beneficial. C. Harmful. D. Unclear. 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $