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The best museums in Washington,D.C
Visiting the best museums in D.C.can get a
bit overwhelming,but we're here to guide you to
the galleries and spaces you can't miss-whether
you're into modern art,pop culture and African
American history.Trust us,there's something
for you.
National Museum of African American History
and Culture
The most iconic museum in D.C.,the Na-
tional Museum of African American History and
Culture,has eight floors of fascinating historical
exhibits.Here,you'll find tributes to histori-
cal figures,moments,and events that have shaped
America's past and present day.
National Museum of African Art
The museum opened in 1987,and its primary
focus is ancient and contemporary work from sub
Saharan Africa.The museum draws visitors into
different aspects of African art and culture.The
rich ceremonial clothes and textiles,including
blankets made in Mali and embroidered(刺绣的)
hunters'shirts,are a must-see.
National Museum of Natural History
It is iconic on the Mall.The museum has
longtime favorites like the Hope Diamond,which
has drawn crowds for over sixty years,and state-
of-the-art exhibits like the Hall of North Ameri-
can Mammals.The Hall of Fossils is a must-see
-visitors may feel as if they've traveled back in
time.But don't worry,these dinosaurs don't
bite.Dinosaur fossils are posed interacting with each
other,even engaged in life-and-death battles.
Smithsonian American Art Museum/National
Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery and American
Art Museum take up two sides of the same inter-
connected building.The Portrait Gallery houses
the only complete collection of U.S.Presidents'
portraits,while the American Art Museum hou-
ses important works by American artists,inclu-
ding Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keefe.
1.What is one of the main features of the Nation-
al Museum of African American History and
Culture?
A.A collection of presidential portraits.
B.The scene of many historical events.
C.Exhibitions dedicated to African historical
figures.
D.Eight floors of exhibits covering African
American history.
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第一部分人与自我
创业意识学生用书P319
2.What special things can visitors expect to see at
the National Museum of African Art?
A.The Hall of Fossils.
B.Blankets made in 1987.
C.Ancient and contemporary African art.
D.Visitors from different cultures.
3.Where is the text most probably taken from?
A.An academic article.
B.A science magazine.
C.A guidance brochure.
D.An educational website.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了位
于华盛顿特区的几个值得参观的博物馆。
l.D[细节理解题。根据“National Museum of
African American History and Culture”部分中的
"The most iconic museum in D.C.,the Na-
tional Museum of African American History
and Culture,has eight floors of fascinating his-
torical exhibits.Here,you'll find tributes
to historical figures,moments,and events
that have shaped America's past and present
day.”可知,非裔美国人历史文化国家博物馆的
主要特色是八层楼的非裔美国人历史展览。故
选D项。]
2.C[细节理解题。根据“National Museum of
African Art'”部分中“The museum opened in
1987,and its primary focus is ancient and con-
temporary work from sub-Saharan Africa.The
museum draws visitors into different aspects of
African art and culture.”可知,游客们在国立非
洲艺术博物馆(National Museum of African
Art)能看到非洲古代和当代艺术品。故选
C项。]
3.C[推理判断题。根据文章大意以及第一段
“Visiting the best museums in D.C.can get..·
there's something for you.”可知,文章主要介
绍了华盛顿特区多个不可错过的博物馆,涵盖
现代艺术、流行文化和非裔美国人历史等多个
领域。由此可推知,本文最有可能来源于一本
旅游指南手册。故选C项。]
B
Heman Bekele is not your typical high school
student.Rather than spending his free time pla-
ying video games or staring at his phone,this 14
year-old from Fairfax,Virginia was calling pro-
fessors and conducting experiments,all to create
a soap that could treat skin cancer,and to make it
affordable for everyone who needs it.His work
won him the grand prize in this year's 3M Young
Scientist's Challenge,a competition that encoura-
ges kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday
problems.
5
高考总复习英语(H)》
Growing up in Ethiopia,Bekele found in pity
that people working outside were likely to end up
getting skin cancer.Skin cancer did have cures
and was treatable in most cases.However,the
average price of skin cancer treatment globally
was almost $40,000.Those shocking statistics
really inspired him to create a more accessible so-
lution.He started doing experiments and working
on different things,and that turned into his bar
of soap as a project.
A lot of his research and development started
in his family's kitchen and in his basement.But as
he reached the final of the competition,he real-
ized that he did need to do a little bit more outside
of just his house.So he reached out to people at
University of Virginia and people at Georgetown,
and he got a lot of assistance.The number one
person would be Deborah Isabelle,who helped
him organize and structure his ideas during the fi-
nalist competition.Bekele said that he definitely
couldn't have done that all by himself.
Bekele's award-winning soap is a compound
based bar of soap and it's charged with different
cancer fighting chemicals.The color of the soap is
a bit of a dark type of white and it has a rough
surface,which could be a good exfoliant(去角质
)It does have a strong medicine smell and feel
a bit stickier.The whole point of it is that even
once you wash off the soaps,the medicinal parts
will stay on your skin.It can activate the body's
immune cells to defend cancer.
Bekele won 25,000 prize money and he was
going to use it to continue research.He said,"I
still need a lot of resources to be able to conduct
this research,so this money will definitely help
me achieve it.”
4.Why did Heman Bekele start working on crea-
ting the soap?
A.Because he thought it was a fun project.
B.Because he wanted to win a science competi-
tion.
C.Because he found skin cancer treatment un-
affordable.
D.Because he wanted to create a unique soap
for everyone.
5.What can we learn from Bekele's preparations
for the final?
A.Well begun is half done.
B.Learn humbly,ask willingly.
C.Actions speak louder than words.
D.Hope for the best,prepare for the worst.
6.What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about?
A.What features the soap has.
B.How the soap is used.
C.What chemicals the soap contains.
D.How the soap is produced.
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7.Which words can be used to describe Bekele ac-
cording to the passage?
A.Patient and talented.
B.Friendly and ambitious.
C.Cautious and generous.
D.Caring and devoted.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述
了一位l4岁学生Heman Bekele,通过自身努力和
不断寻求帮助,发明了一种普通人能负担起的抗
击皮肤癌的肥皂,因此获得了“美国顶尖年轻科学
家”的称号。
4.C[细节理解题。根据第二段中“Skin cancer
did have cures and was treatable in most cases.
However,the average price of skin cancer treatment
globally was almost 40,000.Those shocking sta-
tistics really inspired him to create a more ac-
cessible solution.”可知,Heman Bekele正是因
为发现很多皮肤癌患者负担不起治疗费用,才
决心发明治疗皮肤癌的肥皂,让人们能够负担
得起治疗费用。故选C项。]
5.B[推理判断题。根据第三段的“S0he
reached out to people at University of Virginia
and people at Georgetown,and he got a lot of
assistance.The number one person would be
Deborah Isabelle,who helped him organize and
structure his ideas during the finalist competi-
tion.”可知,Heman Bekele在最后阶段寻求了
很多外界的帮助。A是“良好的开端是成功的
一半”;B是“虚心学习,乐意请教”;C是“事实胜
于雄辩”;D是“抱最好的希望,做最坏的打算”。
故选B项。」
6.A[主旨大意题。根据第四段“Bekele'sa
ward-winning soap is a compound based bar of
soap and...can activate the body's immune
cells to defend cancer.”(Bekele的获奖肥皂是
一种复合肥皂,它含有不同的抗癌化学物质。
肥皂的颜色有点暗白色,表面粗糙,可能是一种
很好的去角质剂。它确实有强烈的药味,摸起
来有点粘。重点是,即使你洗掉了肥皂,药用成
分也会留在你的皮肤上。它可以激活人体的免
疫细胞来防御癌症。)可知,该段主要描述了肥
皂的成分、颜色、气味和功效等特征。故选
A项。]
T.D[推理判断题。根据第二段中“However,
the average price of skin cancer treatment glob-
ally was almost 40,000.Those shocking sta-
tistics really inspired him to create a more ac-
cessible solution.”可知Heman Bekele关心他
人;又根据第一段中“Rather than spending his
free time...affordable for everyone who needs
it.”;以及最后一段“Bekele won25,000 prize
money and he was going to use it to continue
research.”(Bekele赢得了2.5万美元的奖金,
他打算用这笔钱继续研究。)可知,他全心全意
地投入到研究抗癌肥皂。故选D项。]
6
C
Phineas T.Barnum is the best-known circus
business owner of the nineteenth century.He ex-
celled as a showman,and throughout his career in
the entertainment business,he promoted many
different forms of attractions.
Barnum's first industry was as a newspaper
owner.He also worked as a writer and publish-
er.His enduring fame,however,is as a show-
man.Barnum considered this to be his main tal-
ent and he never changed this view of his charac-
ter.
T.Barnum's entertainment interests covered
museums,traveling dance troupes ()and even
the mid-century US tour by Jenny Lind,the
Swedish singer.He was,by nature,a risk-taker,
and usually gained success from the most unlikely
enterprises.
Barnum was willing to adopt any tactic that
publicized his businesses.His American Museum
in New York included hoaxes and freaks(恶作
和怪物),both human and animal.This was not
unusual by the standards of the time,but even he
felt the need to prove his hoaxes fair,as advertis-
ing tricks.
Barnum's unbounded self-confidence meant
he never doubted his ability to make a success of
any business.He opened America's first aquari-
um(水馆)and opened a theater in New York
that was the largest and most modern in the city.
He aimed to change the public knowledge of thea-
ters,and in this,he largely succeeded.He made
theater-going respectable.
Determination and hard work featured major-
ly in the qualities that Barnum displayed,and he
frequently spoke about the necessity of both.He
believed success only came to those who worked
for it and knew they had the self-determination
necessary.He also stated the necessity of under-
standing the business that a person was running.
Knowledge and experience counted for much in
Barnum's life,and he certainly knew the enter-
tainment business.
Success in life,according to Barnum,could
only be achieved when a person is in good health.
He advised that getting healthy and maintaining a
healthy body and mind would lead to happiness as
well as success.
8.What did Barnum think was his most successful
career?
A.A writer.
B.A publisher.
C.A showman.
D.A newspaper owner.
9.What does the underlined word "tactic"in par-
agraph 4 mean?
A.Media.
B.Strategy.
C.Support.
D.Opportunity.
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第一部分人与自我
10.Why does the author mention Barnum's suc-
cess in opening the aquarium and theater?
A.To show Barnum's firm beliefs in his own
capacity.
B.To tell us chances are important for any
business.
C.To explain what kind of business was suc-
cessful.
D.To indicate how bad people's life was at
that time.
11.Which of the following can best describe Bar-
num and his business?
A.Eventful.
B.Adventurous.
C.Unsteady.
D.Outstanding.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了娱
乐大亨Phineas T.Barnum的职业生涯。
8.C[细节理解题。根据第二段“His enduring
fame,however,is as a showman.Barnum con-
sidered this to be his main talent and he never
changed this view of his character.(然而,他持
久的名声是作为一名娱乐经理人。Barnum认
为这是他的主要天赋,他从未改变对自己特点
的看法。)”可知,Barnum认为他作为娱乐经理
人是最成功的。故选C项。]
9.B[词句猜测题。根据第四段“Barnum was
willing to adopt any tactic that publicized his
businesses.His American Museum in New
York included hoaxes and freaks,both human
and animal.This was not unusual by the
standards of the time,but even he felt the need
to prove his hoaxes fair,as advertising tricks.
可知,Barnum愿意采用任何策略来宣传其业
务,并证明其策略是合理的,推测划线单词表示
“策略”,与strategy同义。故选B项。]
l0.A[推理判断题。根据第五段“Barnum'sun
bounded self-confidence meant he never...
largely succeeded.(Barnum的无限自信意味着
他从不怀疑自己在任何业务上取得成功的能
力。他开设了美国第一家水族馆,并在纽约开
设了一家剧院,这是该市最大、最现代化的剧
院。他旨在改变公众对戏剧的认知,并在这方
面取得了很大的成功。)”可知,作者提到Bar
num在水族馆和剧院方面的成功,是为了展示
Barnum对自己能力的坚定自信。故选A项。]
ll.D[推理判断题。根据第一段“He excelled as
a showman,and throughout his career in the
entertainment business,he promoted many dif-
ferent forms of attractions..(作为一名娱乐经理
人,他表现出色,在娱乐业的整个职业生涯中,
他推广了许多不同形式的景,点。)”、第三段“He
was,by nature,a risk-taker,and usually
gained success from the most unlikely enterpri-
ses.(他天生就是一个冒险者,通常从最不可能
的企业那里获得成功。)”、第五段“Barnum'sun
bounded self-confidence meant he never doub-
ted his ability to make a success of any busi-
高考总复习英语(H)
ness.(Barnum的无限自信意味着他从不怀疑自
己在任何业务上取得成功的能力。)”以及文章
内容可知,Barnum在许多行业取得成功,并对
自己的能力具备自信,所以Barnum及其事业是
杰出的。故选D项。]
D
Like most people,you have probably lost
count of the number of perfect-looking shoes you
have thrown away simply because the rubber
soles(橡胶鞋底)are broken.In addition to the
expense,it is also harmful to our environment.
Now,thanks to a revolutionary self-healing 3-D
printed rubber material,broken shoe soles may
be a thing of the past.
The magical polymer(聚合物)is developed
by the researchers at the University of Southern
California's (USC)and the University of Connecticut
(UConn).The team,led by USC Assistant Pro-
fessor Qiming Wang,created it through a process
called photopolymerization,which uses light to
solidify the liquid used to create 3-D printed plas-
tic.The researchers found that adding the right
amount of oxidant(氧化剂)to the liquid allowed the
3-D polymer to heal (without slowing down the
hardening process.
"When we gradually increase the oxidant,
the self-healing behavior becomes stronger,but
the photopolymerization behavior becomes wea-
ker,"explained Wang."There is competition be-
tween these two behaviors.
The team,who published the findings in the
journal NPG Asia Materials on February 1st,
2019,state that the repair time can be reduced by
increasing the room temperature."If you just put
a broken shoe on a bench at room temperature,
the rubber will heal itself in six to eight hours,
Wang said.“If you apply heat at maybe6o℃,
that expedites the healing process to about two
hours..”
Given the material's huge potential,it is not
surprising to hear that Wang and his team have
been approached by several shoe-making compa-
nies eager to be the first to use the technology,
which is still in the early stages.Once perfected,
the scientists also hope to apply the technique to
hard plastics that can be used to create self-heal-
ing toys,electronics,vehicle parts,and,if Wang
has his way,even tires.
12.How do the researchers make 3-D printed
plastic self-heal?
A.By changing the amount of light used.
B.By raising the temperature at which it is used.
C.By increasing the hardening speed of the
liquid.
D.By adding the proper amount of oxidant to
the liquid.
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13.What can be inferred from the text?
A.The creation of 3-D printed plastic doesn't
need light.
B.The surrounding temperature determines
the speed of healing.
C.Many shoe making companies got the right
to use the technology.
D.Throwing away broken shoe soles has been
a thing of the past.
l4.What does the underlined word“expedites”
mean?
A.Strengthens.
B.Delays.
C.Accelerates.
D.Worsens.
15.Which of the following can be the best title of
the text?
A.Self-healing shoes may be in our future.
B.3-D printing technology makes a difference.
C.Self-healing technology will serve many
fields.
D.A revolution of rubber soles has changed
our life.
[语篇解读]这是一篇说明文。主要说明了一种
新的产品:会自我修复的三维打印鞋底。研究人
员发现,在液体中加入适量的氧化剂可以使3D聚
合物在不减慢硬化过程的情况下愈合,且周围的
温度决定了愈合的速度。这意味着自愈合鞋可能
会出现在我们的未来。
l2.D[细节理解题。根据第二段中The re-
searchers found that adding the right amount
of oxidant(氧化剂)to the liquid allowed the
3-D polymer to heal(愈合)without slowing
down the hardening process..可知研究人员发
现,在液体中加入适量的氧化剂可以使3D聚
合物在不减慢硬化过程的情况下愈合。由此
可知,研究人员通过向液体中加入适量的氧化
剂使3D打印塑料自愈。故选D。]
l3.B[推理判断题。根据第四段中“If you just
put a broken shoe on a bench at room temper-
ature,the rubber will heal itself in six to eight
hours,”Wang said.“If you apply heat at
maybe6o℃,that expedites the healing
process to about two hours.”可知王说:“如果
你把一只破鞋子放在室温下的凳子上,橡胶会
在6到8小时内自行愈合。”“如果你在60摄氏
度的温度下加热,愈合过程会加快到大约两个
小时。”由此可推知周围的温度决定了愈合的
速度。故选B。]
l4.C[词义猜测题。根据上文If you just put a
broken shoe on a bench at room temperature,
the rubber will heal itself in six to eight hours
以及后文the healing process to about two
hours..可知如果你只是把破鞋子放在室温下的
8
凳子上,橡胶会在6到8小时内自行愈合,如果
你在60摄氏度的温度下加热,那样expedites
愈合过程到两个小时左右。时间缩短了,自然
是加快了愈合过程。可知划线单词意思为“加
快,加速”。故选C。]
15.A[主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中Now,
thanks to a revolutionary self-healing 3-D printed
rubber material,broken shoe soles may be a
thing of the past.可知现在,由于一种革命性
的自修复3D打印橡胶材料,破损的鞋底可能
成为历史。结合文章主要内容为说明这种可
以自我修复的3D打印鞋底。故A选项“自愈
合鞋可能会出现在我们的未来”符合文章标
题。故选A。]
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
(2024·辽宁鞍山市高三质检)Creativity is
all about finding new ways of solving problems.
If you've ever wanted to increase your creativity,
these tips can help.
Devote yourself to creativity
The first step to increase creativity is to de-
vote yourself to developing your creative abilities.
Do not put off your efforts.1.For example,
if you are interested in painting,schedule time
regularly to learn and practice your skills.
Become an expert
2.By having a rich understanding of the
topic,you will be better able to think of innova-
tive solutions to problems.
Explore multiple solutions
The next time you meet a problem,try loo-
king for a variety of solutions.Instead of simply
going with the first idea you have,take the time
to think of other possible ways to solve the prob-
lem.3.
Take risks
When it comes to building your creative
skills,you must be willing to take risks to im-
prove your abilities.4,you will still be im-
proving your creative talents and building skills
that will serve you well in the future.For exam-
ple,sharing your work in a creative writing
course might feel frightening,but the comments
you receive from classmates and teachers can be
valuable.
5
Never expect creativity to just happen.Look
for new sources of inspiration that will give you
fresh ideas and motivate you to get unique an-
swers to questions.Read a book,visit a muse-
um,listen to your favorite music or engage in a
lively debate with a friend.
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第一部分人与自我
A.Look for inspiration
B.Brainstorm new ideas
C.Find time each day to develop your skills
D.Although your efforts may not lead to success
every time
E.Since one way to solve problems is by learning
from creative people
F.One of the best ways to develop creativity is to
become an expert in this area
G.This simple activity is a great way to build
problem-solving and creative thinking skills
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍
了一些提高创造力的建议。
l.C[根据上文“The first step to increase crea-
tivity is to devote yourself to developing your
creative abilities.Do not put off your efforts."
以及后文“For example,if you are interested in
painting,schedule time regularly to learn and
practice your skills..”可知,后文提到了“定期安
排时间学习和练习你的技能”,说明本句是在建
议安排时间发展技能。故C选项“每天找时间
发展你的技能”符合语境。]
2.F[根据小标题“Become an expert'”以及后文
"By having a rich understanding of the topic,
you will be better able to think of innovative
solutions to problems.”可知,本段的主题是成
为专家,F选项中expert对应标题中的expert。
故F选项“培养创造力的最好方法之一就是成
为这一领域的专家”符合语境。]
3.G[根据上文“The next time you meet a prob
lem,try looking for a variety of solutions.In-
stead of simply going with the first idea you
have,take the time to think of other possible
ways to solve the problem.”可知,上文提到“花
点时间想想其他可能解决问题的方法”,本句为
本段最后一句,应承接上文说明这么做的原因:
培养解决问题和创造性思维技能的好方法。故
G选项“这个简单的活动是培养解决问题和创
造性思维技能的好方法”符合语境。]
4.D[根据上文“When it comes to building your
creative skills,you must be willing to take
risks to improve your abilities..”以及后文“you
will still be improving your creative talents and
building skills that will serve you well in the
future.”可知,本句与后文构成转折关系,指出
努力不一定每次都能成功,但仍然可以提高你
的创造力和技能,故D选项“虽然你的努力不一
定每次都能成功”符合语境。]
5.A[根据本段内容“Never expect creativity to
just happen.Look for new sources of inspira-
tion that will give you fresh ideas and motivate
you to get unique answers to questions.Read a
book,visit a museum,listen to your favorite mu-
sic or engage in a lively debate with a friend.
知,本段的主旨是寻找灵感来源,故A选项“寻
找灵感”符合语境,适合做本段标题。门
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