课时分层检测(四) Friends forever（Word试题版）-【创新大课堂】2027年高三英语一轮总复习（外研版）

**基本信息** 该题集含阅读理解（8题）和完形填空（15题），选用2026年河南、广东等地高三模拟题，素材涵盖AI地震预测、森林碳吸收等科技环境热点及农场转型故事，兼具时代性与实用性。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|8题|细节理解、推理判断、主旨大意|情境聚焦科技前沿（AI预测地震）与环境热点（森林碳吸收），问题设计梯度分明，考查信息提取与逻辑分析能力| |完形填空|15题|词汇辨析、上下文语境理解|以农场灾后转型为情境，渗透积极思维，考查语篇连贯与词汇运用，体现人文关怀|

课时分层检测（四） Friends forever Ⅰ. 阅读理解 A （2026·河南省名校联盟高三3月模拟） Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, have developed an AI algorithm (算法) that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes. The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings (隆隆声) in the Earth. This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don’t see earthquakes coming,” explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program (Tex Net). “It’s a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.” While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau Tex Net has 300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes. Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director. 1. How does the AI forecast earthquakes? A. By identifying data from the satellites. B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth. C. By modeling data based on earthquake recordings. D. By monitoring changes in the Earth’s magnetic field. 2. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph 3? A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes. B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes. C. The significance of developing the AI prediction. D. The limitation of AI algorithms in earthquake prediction. 3. What does the follow-up research focus on? A. Conducting tests in different locations. B. Applying the AI approach to other fields. C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas. D. Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy. 4. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology? A. Stable but outdated. B. Effective but costly. C. Potential and economical. D. Pioneering and promising. B （2026·广东广州二模） US forests could become a “substantial carbon source” by 2070, suggesting that forests could worsen global warming instead of easing it, a new Agriculture Department report says. US forests currently absorb 11 percent of US carbon emissions (释放), equal to the combined emissions from 40 coal power plants. The report predicts that the ability of forests to absorb carbon will start declining after 2025 and that forests could emit up to 100 million metric tons of carbon a year as their emissions from decaying (腐烂) trees go beyond their carbon absorption. The prediction suggests that this will require the US to cut emissions more rapidly to reach net zero, according to Lynn Riley, a senior manager of climate science. “Eleven percent of our domestic emissions. That is a really significant portion,” Riley said. “As we work to decarbonize... forests are one of the greatest tools available. If we were to lose that, it means the US will contribute that much more” in emissions. The report also assesses and predicts the extent of renewable resources provided by the nation’s forests and undeveloped landscapes, including farmlands, wetlands and grasslands. According to the report, the loss of carbon absorption is driven in part by natural disasters which are increasing in frequency and strength as global temperatures rise. Development in forested areas, which the report predicts will continue to increase, is having the same effect as people increasingly move to the so-called wildland urban areas. Aging forests also contribute as older, mature trees absorb less carbon than younger trees of the same species, and the US forests are rapidly aging. More aggressive forest management can help by cutting down a small portion of aging forests to make ways for younger trees that absorb more carbon. A thorough study of each forest should be done before removing older trees, Riley said. 5. Why could US forests become a “substantial carbon source”? A. They fail to absorb enough carbon. B. They begin to emit carbon increasingly. C. They may emit more carbon than absorb. D. Mature trees outnumber young trees. 6. Which of the following may Lynn Riley agree with? A. US forests have lost their role in carbon absorption. B. It is urgent for the US to reduce carbon emissions. C. The US has contributed to 11% carbon emissions. D. The loss of forests contributes to less carbon emissions. 7. What leads to the loss of carbon absorption? A. Improper tree species. B. Removal of aging trees. C. Decreasing urban development. D. Frequent severe natural disasters. 8. Which could be a suitable title for the text? A. Aging Forests —a Major Emitter of Carbon. B. Growing Forests —a Solution to Carbon Emissions. C. Reducing Forests —a Threat to Global Warming. D. Decaying Forests —a Consequence of Global Warming. Ⅱ. 完形填空 （2026·广东肇庆二模） Elmer Whitaker sighed as he looked over his muddy crops. A terrible ____9____ had swept through his farm the night before, and his crops were now covered in ____10____ and destroyed. His neighbor, a kind young man named Thomas, ____11____ to offer his help. "What a disaster, “Whitaker said.” My whole family has always survived on the harvests of this field. I feel ____12____ and don't know what to do now. Thomas calmed him down and thought for a moment. “I see this not as a disaster but as an ____13____ ,” he said. Whitaker looked at him ____14____. “How can it be?” he asked. Thomas smiled ____15____, “Now you have a chance to try something new. You’ve always grown beans and cabbages. Why not try planting ____16____ crops that will also fit in this soil? You can diversify and therefore ____17____ your farm once again.” Elmer Whitaker considered this. Thomas was right-he had become set in his ways. This disaster could push him to make his farm ____18____ and sustainable in a new way. “You have ____19____ me” Whitaker said. He clapped Thomas on the back. “Thank you for showing me the opportunity in this difficulty. ” And so Whitaker ____20____ new crops and soon, the farm was full of life again. Farmers from neighboring towns were ____21____ with the wonder of Whitaker’s fields, and they began to ____22____ their crops as well. Elmer Whitaker’s farm has become a ____23____ of adaptability and hope, telling everyone that in every storm, there is a chance for new growth. 9. A. force B. smoke C. war D. storm 10. A. mud B. grass C. mist D. dust 11. A. went on B. set off C. came by D. burst in 12. A. special B. desperate C. sensitive D. tireless 13. A. opportunity B. agreement C. intention D. element 14. A. as usual B. in disbelief C. on purpose D. with pride 15 A. innocently B. gratefully C. politely D. cheerfully 16. A. major B. traditional C. different D. natural 17. A. restore B. exchange C. donate D. abandon 18. A. formal B. diverse C. realistic D. obvious 19. A. informed B. demanded C. enlightened D. promised 20. A. tasted B. planted C. shared D. received 21. A. careful B. troubled C. familiar D. impressed 22. A. diversify B. remove C. deliver D. observe 23. A. manner B. dream C. symbol D. cause 课时分层检测（四） Friends forever Ⅰ. 阅读理解 A （2026·河南省名校联盟高三3月模拟） 【1~4题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要报道了利用人工智能预测地震的新方法，该方法在试验中展现出较高的准确性，为地震预测领域带来了希望。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings (隆隆声) in the Earth.(经过训练后，人工智能通过在地球的背景隆隆声中监听即将到来的地震迹象来提供预测。)”可知，人工智能通过分析地球上的背景隆隆声来预测地震。故选B。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction.(这项工作显然是人工智能驱动地震预测研究的一个里程碑。)”以及“It’s a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.(这只是几毫秒的问题，你唯一能控制的就是你的准备程度。即使有70%的准确率，这也是一个巨大的结果，可以帮助最大限度地减少经济和人员损失，并有可能显著改善全球的地震准备工作。)”可知，本段中，Alexandros Savvaidis打算展示的是发展人工智能预测地震的意义。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau Tex Net has 300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.(下一步是在德克萨斯州测试人工智能，因为德克萨斯大学的Bureau Tex Net拥有300个地震台站和超过六年的连续记录，使其成为实现这些目的的理想地点。)”可知，后续研究的重点是在德克萨斯州的不同地点测试人工智能。故选A。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction.(这项工作显然是人工智能驱动地震预测研究的一个里程碑。)”以及第四段“While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks.(虽然尚不清楚同样的方法是否适用于其他地点，但研究人员相信，如果在具有可靠地震跟踪网络的地区使用，他们的人工智能算法可以产生更准确的预测。)”可知，这项工作是一个里程碑，人工智能算法可以产生更准确的预测，由此可知地震预测技术是开创性的，并且发展前景是充满希望的。故选D。 B （2026·广东广州二模） 【5~8题答案】 【答案】5. C 6. B 7. D 8. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。美国农业部的一份新报告称，美国的森林正在遭受自然灾害的破坏，随着年龄的增长，它们正在失去吸收温室气体的能力，这可能会加剧全球变暖，而不是缓解全球变暖。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“US forests could become a “substantial carbon source” by 2070, suggesting that forests could worsen global warming instead of easing it, a new Agriculture Department report says.( 美国农业部的报告称，到2070年，美国森林可能成为“重要的碳源”，这表明森林可能会加剧全球变暖，而不是减缓。)”以及第二段“US forests currently absorb 11 percent of US carbon emissions (释放), equal to the combined emissions from 40 coal power plants. The report predicts that the ability of forests to absorb carbon will start declining after 2025 and that forests could emit up to 100 million metric tons of carbon a year as their emissions from decaying (腐烂) trees go beyond their carbon absorption.(美国森林目前吸收了美国11%的碳排放量，相当于40个燃煤发电厂的总排放量。它预测，森林吸收碳的能力将在2025年之后开始迅速下降，森林每年可能排放高达1亿吨的碳，因为腐烂的树木排放的碳超过了它们吸收的碳。)”可推知，美国森林成为“重要的碳源”是因为它能吸收很多的碳排放，但它的这种能力却在下降，因此由于它排放的碳比吸收的更多，从而导致它成为了“重要的碳源”，故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The prediction suggests that this will require the US to cut emissions more rapidly to reach net zero, according to Lynn Riley, a senior manager of climate science.(气候科学高级经理Lynn Riley表示，这一预测表明，这将要求美国更快地减少碳排量，以实现零排放。)”可知，Lynn Riley认为，美国应该立刻减少碳排量，故选B。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“According to the report, the loss of carbon absorption is driven in part by natural disasters which are increasing in frequency and strength as global temperatures rise.(根据该报告，碳吸收的损失在一定程度上是由自然灾害造成的，自然灾害的频率和强度都在增加。)”可知，碳吸收的损失在于频繁发生的自然灾害，故选D。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“US forests could become a “substantial carbon source” by 2070, suggesting that forests could worsen global warming instead of easing it, a new Agriculture Department report says.( 美国农业部的报告称，到2070年，森林可能成为“重要的碳源”，这表明森林可能会加剧全球变暖，而不是减缓。)”以及后文对美国森林的老化从而导致森林失去了吸收碳的能力可知，文章主要是讲随着树木的老化，森林正在失去吸收温室气体的能力，故A项“老化的森林——碳的主要排放”符合文章标题，故选A。 Ⅱ. 完形填空 （2026·广东肇庆二模） 【9~23题答案】 【答案】9. D 10. A 11. C 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. B 21. D 22. A 23. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Elmer Whitaker的农场受灾后，开始多样化种植作物，Elmer Whitaker的农场已经成为适应性和希望的象征，告诉每个人，在每一次风暴中，都有新的成长机会 。 【9题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：前一天晚上，一场可怕的风暴席卷了他的农场，他的庄稼现在被泥土覆盖，被摧毁了。A. force武力；B. smoke烟雾；C. war战争；D. storm风暴，暴风雨。根据前文的“he looked over his muddy crops”和后文的“What a disaster”可知，这是一场灾难，而且灾难过后庄被泥土覆盖，所以结合选项可知，storm意思合适。故选D项。 【10题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：前一天晚上，一场可怕的风暴席卷了他的农场，他的庄稼现在被泥浆覆盖，被摧毁了。A. mud泥浆；B. grass 草；C. mist雾；D. dust灰尘。根据前文的“he looked over his muddy crops”可知，Whitaker看着泥泞的庄稼，所以他的庄稼现在被泥浆覆盖。故选A项。 【11题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：他的邻居，一个名叫Thomas的善良的年轻人，过来帮忙。A. went on继续；B. set off出发；C. came by过来；D. burst in闯进。根据前文的“his crops were now covered in 2 and destroyed”和后文“to offer his help”可知，他的庄稼现在被泥浆覆盖，被摧毁了，所以一个名叫Thomas的善良的年轻人过来帮忙。故选C项。 【12题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我感到绝望，不知道现在该怎么办。A. special特殊的；B. desperate绝望的；C. sensitive敏感的；D. tireless不知疲倦的。根据前文的“his crops were now covered in 2 and destroyed”和“My whole family has always survived on the harvests of this field”可知，他的庄稼现在被泥土覆盖，被摧毁了，他的全家一直靠这片田地的收成生存，所以他感到绝望。故选B项。 【13题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我认为这不是灾难，而是机会，”他说。A. opportunity机会；B. agreement协议；C. intention意图；D. element要素。根据后文的“Now you have a chance to try something new.”可知，现在有机会尝试新事物，所以Thomas认为这不是灾难，而是机会。故选A项。 【14题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：Whitaker难以置信地看着他，问道:“这怎么可能？”A. as usual和往常一样；B. in disbelief难以置信；C. on purpose故意地；D. with pride骄傲地。根据后文的“How can it be?”可知，Whitaker认为这不可能，觉得难以置信。故选B项。 【15题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：Thomas高兴地笑着说:“现在你有机会尝试新事物了。你总是种豆子和卷心菜。为什么不尝试种植适合这种土壤的不同作物呢？你可以多样化，从而再次恢复你的农场。”A. innocently无辜地；B. gratefully感激地；C. politely礼貌地；D. cheerfully高兴地。根据前文的“smiled”和后文“Now you have a chance to try something new”可知，Thomas认为现在Whitaker有机会尝试新事物了，所以高兴地笑着说。故选D项。 【16题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Thomas高兴地笑着说:“现在你有机会尝试新事物了。你总是种豆子和卷心菜。为什么不尝试种植适合这种土壤的不同作物呢？你可以多样化，从而再次恢复你的农场。”A. major主要的；B. traditional传统的；C. different不同的；D. natural自然的。根据后文的“You can diversify”可知，Thomas建议Whitaker多样化种植，即种植不同的作物。故选C项。 【17题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Thomas高兴地笑着说:“现在你有机会尝试新事物了。你总是种豆子和卷心菜。为什么不尝试种植适合这种土壤的不同作物呢？你可以多样化，从而再次恢复你的农场。”A. restore恢复；B. exchange交换；C. donate捐赠；D. abandon放弃。根据前文的“and his crops were now covered in 2 and destroyed”和后文“your farm once again”可知，Whitaker的庄稼现在被泥浆覆盖，被摧毁了，所以此处指尝试种植适合这种土壤的不同作物，从而再次恢复农场。故选A项。 【18题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这场灾难可能会促使他以一种新的方式使他的农场多样化和可持续发展。A. formal正式的；B. diverse多样的；C. realistic现实主义的；D. obvious明显的。根据前文的“You can diversify”和“Thomas was right-he had become set in his ways.”可知，Thomas建议Whitaker多样化种植，Whitaker认为Thomas是对的，应该使他的农场多样化。故选B项。 【19题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“你启发了我，”Whitaker说。A. informed通知；B. demanded需要；C. enlightened启发；D. promised许诺。根据前文的“This disaster could push him to make his farm 10 and sustainable in a new way.”可知，Whitaker认为Thomas是对的，认为这场灾难可能会促使他以一种新的方式使他的农场多样化和可持续发展，所以Whitaker认为Thomas启发了自己。故选C项。 【20题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：于是Whitaker种上了新作物，很快，农场又充满了生机。A. tasted品尝；B. planted种植；C. shared共享；D. received收到。根据后文的“new crops and soon, the farm was full of life again”可知，农场又充满了生机，所以可以看出Whitaker种上了新作物。故选B项。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：邻近城镇的农民对Whitaker的神奇田地印象深刻，他们也开始多样化种植作物。A. careful小心的；B. troubled陷入困境的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. impressed印象深刻的。根据后文的“with the wonder of Whitaker’s fields”可知，邻近城镇的农民对Whitaker的神奇田地印象深刻。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：邻近城镇的农民对Whitaker的神奇田地印象深刻，他们也开始多样化种植作物。A. diversify (使)多样化；B. remove去除；C. deliver交付；D. observe看到。根据前文的“You can diversify”、“Thomas was right”和“their crops as well”可知，Whitaker种上了多种作物，邻近城镇的农民也开始多样化种植作物。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Elmer Whitaker的农场已经成为适应性和希望的象征，告诉每个人，在每一次风暴中，都有新的成长机会。A. manner方式；B. dream梦想；C. symbol象征；D. cause原因。根据后文的“of adaptability and hope, telling everyone that in every storm, there is a chance for new growth”可知，Elmer Whitaker的农场已经成为适应性和希望的象征。故选C项。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $