江西省赣州市2019-2022学年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编：阅读理解（含答案）
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江西省赣州市
2019-2022三年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编
阅读理解
江西省赣州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The City of Light draws millions of visitors every year with its unforgettable atmosphere.
Why Go to Paris
The delicious cuisine and vast art collections deserve some of the credit as well. The gentle River Seine meanders through the city, flanked (两侧是) by stately museums and centuries-old churches.
Paris is also a city of “many splendors,” as Ernest Hemingway recalled in his biography, “A Moveable Feast.” Visit the beloved Muse ed’Orsay, shop the biggest designers on the Champs lysées or take in the view a top the Eifel Tower.
Best Months to Visit
The best time to visit Paris is from June to August and September to October. Both summer and fall have its ups and downs. From June to August the weather in Paris is just about perfect. Unfortunately, summer is also the most crowded time and the most expensive. For lower travel rates and significantly shorter lines at attractions, plan a visit in the fall.
What to Eat
Similar to many other international cities, Paris offers a number of restaurants that serve up everything from Asian dishes to nouveaux bistro fare. And because France invented a widely adopted style of cooking, the food in Paris is good.
How to Save Money in Paris
Being here on the first Sunday of the month maybe tricky to plan, but you’ll avoid admission fees to the Louvre (罗浮宫), parts of arts centre as well as Versailles (凡尔赛) during certain months.
Walk Paris is big and shouldn’t be crossed entirely on foot, however, a number of top attractions are within a mile of one another (such as the Musée, d’Orsay, Louvre etc). If you map out ahead of time how far each attraction is from one another, you’ll likely save some subway money.
1. What did Hemingway describe Paris as
A. The capital of art. B. A city of romance.
C. The city of light. D. A moveable feast.
2. When does Paris have the largest number of visitors
A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In fall. D. In winter.
3 How can you save money when travelling in Paris according to the passage
A. By purchasing discounted airline tickets.
B. By avoiding admission fees during vacation.
C. By going across the City of Light entirely on foot.
D. By finding out the distance among attractions in advance.
B
While in quarantine (隔离) at his home in Shanghai’s Hongkou district, Hua Rongqi, 21, a student from the University of International Business and Economics in Bejing (UIBE) , created a document on March 30 after seeing Shanghai residents asking for medical help on social media platforms.
He has not slept much since then, staying busy updating the document and cooperating with other volunteers trying to secure medical resources. By April 10, nearly 1,700 people had logged their information on the document, mostly patients with cancer, diabetes and kidney failure who needed access to treatments, according to Hua. To help relieve privacy concerns, people who sign up only provide their phone numbers and treatment needs. Once the needs are addressed, the patients’ information is deleted from the document.
More and more volunteers joined his team, and the number of volunteers quickly grew to about 200, most of whom were university students. They maintain and update the document with information such as which hospitals are still offering outpatient services (门诊服务) and how people have managed to receive medical treatment Their main tasks are to call the people in need to check their information, call workers to learn about the specific pandemic control measures in communities, and contact hospitals.
“What we are doing is providing an information center for these people, who often feel lost and helpless in such difficult situations,” said Hua. By calling hospitals and community workers and gathering information, the volunteers strive to share what they learn with those in need. “The medical needs of more than 600 people have been met thanks to the online document,” he added.
“With professional knowledge, passion, spare tie and communication skills, college students can play an important role in providing social services and helping vulnerable groups,” Hua said.
4. What are people required to fill on the online document
A. Their addresses. B. Their names.
C. Their medical needs. D. Their ID numbers.
5. What do Hua and his team do to help the patients
A. They send the patients to the hospital in person.
B. They call the workers to check their information.
C. They offer advice on specific treatment to people in need
D. They collect and update the document with latest information.
6. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Hua’s effort soon drew attention.
B. The volunteers met with difficulties.
C. Most patients recovered because of the online document.
D. Only people with professional knowledge can be volunteers.
7. Where is the text most likely to be found
A. In a poster. B. In a biography.
C. In a newspaper. D. In an advertisement
C
In 1986, thirteen tombs were found in Fangmatan, an area that lies close to the city of Tianshui in China’s northwestern Gansu Province. Most were built during the Warring States Periods (475-221 B.C.). The tombs were located in Gui County, which lay within the territory of the state of Qin.
What the archaeologists found in one of the tombs was quite a surprise—seven maps that, through a fortunate coincidence, had survived for more than 2,200 years. This early date makes them the oldest known surviving maps from China.
After two years of difficult work, specialists managed to restore the maps and bring all their details back to light. The seven maps were drawn with black ink on four rectangular slabs (平板) of pine wood. The pieces all measured almost the same size. Each is about 10.5 inches long, 7.13 inches wide, and 0.43inch thick.
These maps offer positive proof of how advanced the art and science of mapping was in China at the time. They include information about both the administration and the geography of Gui County. They also include the longitude and latitude of the area, as well as the most characteristic elements that are marked on today’s maps. Less important areas are simply named and have no lines drawn around them. Also labeled on these maps are roads, mountains, and rivers.
When you take a closer look, you will note another fascinating feature. The forests in Gui County are also defined. Interestingly, we can even recognize markings that describe the types and sizes of the timber (木材) to be found in the several areas. This information offers valuable insights into what the local plant life looked like during that time.
But that is not all. In some cases, even the distances from the forests to the settlements are marked. Can you guess why Well, timber was an important commodity (商品), and it had to be transported. The Fangmatan maps include everything that was necessary for the organization of such journeys and business dealings. Taking all this into consideration, they clearly served as economic maps for traders.
8. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The function of the maps. B. The content of the maps.
C. The origin of the maps. D. The appearance of the maps.
9. Which of the following is included in these maps
A. The administration of Gansu Province. B. The longitude and latitude of Gui County.
C. The distances from the forests to the rivers. D. All the types and sizes of the timber.
10. Which word can best describe the author’s feeling about these maps
A. Amazed. B. Refreshed. C. Calm. D. Satisfied.
11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage
A. To explain a research method. B. To encourage a visit to the tombs.
C. To describe the fact of a new discovery. D. To stress the importance of protecting relics.
D
From cowboy hats and cattle to barbecue and football, Texas is known for many things. One thing the Lone Star State is not known for, however, is winter weather.
That changed in February 2021, when winter storm Uri buried Texas in ice and snow. Uri lasted for a total of eight days, which was called one of the most impactful winter events in recent history, causing multiday road closures, widespread power failure, and broken pipes across Texas and surrounding states.
When weather reports this month called for another winter storm Landon the first week of February—just a year after the last—Texans were understandably nervous. This time, however, the state coped with it much better. Although there was nearly 2 inches of snow in Dallas, and a wind chill of 7 degrees Fahrenheit, the power grid was mostly spared.
Unfortunately, the same can’t be said of trees. Winter storm Landon was so cold that it caused trees across north Texas to “explode,” filling local communities with booms, snaps, and pops that sounded more like gunshots than tree branches.
The phenomenon of “exploding trees” isn’t as unusual as it sounds. Trees often freeze and burst as a result of rapid temperature changes. The great change of the temperature means that trees may not be completely dormant (休眠) or prepared for the cold. In trees that aren’t completely dormant, coat weather causes tree sap (树液) to freeze. When the water content in the cells and tissues freezes, the sap expands beyond what the tree’s bark (树皮) can contain. And so, the trees splits in places that can’t stand the pressure, creating fissures known as frost cracks.” Although trees do not actually explode into splinters when frost cracks happen, there may be loud noises and visible fractures.
From midwinter to early spring this can occur when the temperature swings, snow melts. We see it mostly on warn sunny winter days and very cold nights that dip well below freezing.
12. Wat can we learn about the winter storm Landon in Texas
A. It caused widespread power failure. B. It made people too anxious to take action.
C. It lasted for more than eight days. D. It happened at the beginning of Feb., 2022.
13. What does the underlined sentence “the same can’t be said of trees” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. The trees were well protected. B. The trees suffered a lot.
C. The trees survived the storm. D. The trees grew as well as before.
14. What caused the trees to “explode”
A. The state of being dormant. B. The rapid temperature changes in winter.
C. The great pressure from surroundings. D. Too much water in the cells and tissues.
15. What could be the best title for the text
A. The Winter Storms in Texas B. The Environment in Texas
C. “Tree Exploding” in Winter in Texas D. The Winter Events in Texas
江西省赣州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you want to live a happy life, we will recommend some new apps for you. With just a couple of clicks, these apps can help to bring out the best in you.
Shazam
Have you ever heard a song on the radio or in the background of a TV advertisement and wanted to know what it was Just Shazam it!
Shazam is an app that can help you to identify music based on a short sample of the song. The app uses the microphone on your device to listen and analyze the music. Once the app recognizes the tune, it tells you the name and the artist of the song, as well as where you can stream or buy it.
Calm
Do you ever feel like you have difficulty concentrating Do you want to manage your stress and anxiety levels a bit better Then Calm might be the app for you. It's designed for relaxation, meditation (冥想)and sleep, and recommended by top mental health experts. According to the app's website, its task is to “make the world happier and healthier”.
Runkeeper
When it comes to exercising, Runkeeper is really for you. It is an app owned by a Japanese company that focuses on sports equipment. Its main features include tracking your exercise sessions, setting goals and providing plans to help you reach those goals. After you sign up, Runkeeper will have you answer several questions. This helps the app find a workout plan based on your schedule and overall fitness level.
Pocket
Do you ever feel like you are too busy to read an article while you're looking through a website Don't worry! Pocket has you covered. It lets you save content from anywhere and everywhere to what you read later — even offline! The app organizes and stores your favorite articles for you to easily access from any of your devices ——whether it is your phone, tablet or computer.
1. Which app can help you if you feel worried and anxious
A. Shazam. B. Calm. C. Runkeeper. D. Pocket
2. Who would probably like Pocket most
A. Tom who is fond of sports.
B. Diana who has a talent for music.
C. Jerry who has trouble concentrating
D. Mr. Wood who enjoys reading a lot.
3. Which section of a website may this text come from
A. Entertainment. B. Climate. C. Travel. D. Culture.
B
The good news is that more people bought electric vehicles （EVs） in 2020. The bad news is that sport utility （多用途的）vehicles （SUVs） continued to grow in popularity, too. “The fall in oil consumption due to the first trend was completely canceled out by the second," said Laura Cozzi, an officer at the International Energy Agency （JEA）,
Between 2010 and 2020, global carbon dioxide emissions （排放）from conventional cars fell by nearly 35 billion Lons, due to reasons such as fuel efficiency improvements as well as the switch to electric cars. Emissions from SUVs rose by more than 50 billion tons. "While the growth in EVs is encouraging, the boom in SUVs is heart-breaking," says Peters at the Cicero Climate Research Centre in Norway.
There are many reasons for the growing popularity of SUVs. For example, rising economic boom in many countries means more people are able to afford them. Some people see them as status symbols. Also, SUVs are heavily advertised by car-makers, whose profit is higher on these vehicles. Some countries, including France, have introduced plans under which more taxes are paid on heavier cars. But Peters thinks that people who are rich enough to afford SUVs won't be deterred by slightly higher taxes. "There are now some electric SUVs available, but 1 hope one day you will see more electric vehicles brought to the SUV market," says Peters.
Even if it happens, switching to electric SUVs isn't a good solution. Due to their size and bigger batteries, it takes more resources to build electric SUVs, and they consume around 15 percent more electricity. That means higher emissions unless the electricity comes entirely from renewable sources, and higher electricity demand makes it harder to green the electricity supply.
4. What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A. Scientists should devote themselves to improving fuel efficiency.
B. The emission of carbon dioxide of motor vehicles has hit a new low.
C. Electric vehicles will certainly take the place of sport utility vehicles.
D. The popularity of SUVs destroys some efforts at environmental protection.
5. What does the underlined word "deterred” probably mean
A. Blocked. B. Encouraged. C. Removed. D. Involved.
6. What is one of the reasons that SUVs are popular with consumers
A. SUVs are discounted heavily.
B. SUVs are often advertised by car producers.
C. SUVs are taxed at a lower rate in some countries.
D. SUVs consume fewer resources than other vehicles.
7. What point does the author try to make in the last paragraph
A. The electric SUVs should be made smaller and lighter.
B. The electric SUVs are a good guarantee for less pollution.
C. More electric SUVs don’t necessarily mean "environment-friendly".
D. Future electric SUVs will be powered with completely green energy.
C
Soccer has long been a popular pastime around the world. According to the Bleacher Report on the Most Popular Sports in 2020, soccer is the most followed sport in 93 countries and areas with a combined population of 2 billion. How did the most popular game on earth begin
Records of soccer games date back to more than 2,000 years ago in Greece and China, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, Chinese cuju was one of the earliest forms of soccer, first mentioned during the Warring States Period(403-221 BC). In this ancient game, the players were not allowed the use of arms and hands. The goal was a net on bamboo sticks and the team with more goals won. The game's balls were made of leather and stuffed with hair or fur.
In 14th and 15th century Europe, “folk soccer” was usually played on Easter. Whole villages would compete against one another by kicking, throwing or carrying a leather or wooden ball across city streets, streams, fields and gateways into a “portal” of the opposing village's church. These games had few rules and were violent.
The modem form of soccer appeared in mid-19th century England. Attempts to standardize soccer's rules of play were made at the University of Cambridge as early as 1843. Twenty years later, meetings with clubs from London and surrounding counties resulted in printed rules for the game, which forbade carrying the ball.
As soccer spread throughout Europe by the early 20th century, the game was in need of international organization. This led to the founding of FIFA in 1904 with the cooperation of soccer associations from seven European countries. There are now more than 200 national soccer teams with official FIFA membership, which is more than the number of actual independent countries in the world. This is because teams that became members in the past are allowed to stay on. For example, England and Scotland are two separate FIFA members.
8. What can we learn about "Cuju" from the passage
A. It was brought in from Greece.
B. Its ball was made from bamboo sticks.
C It shared some key similarities to modern soccer.
D. It was introduced into Greece over 2000 years ago.
9. When were the printed rules for soccer made
A. In 1843. B. In 1863. C. In the 14th century. D. In the early 20th century.
10. What is the author's purpose of writing the text
A. To explain how FIFA was founded. B. To compare soccer in different countries.
C. To encourage more people to play soccer. D. To introduce the origin and development of soccer.
11. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage （P=Paragraph）
A. B.
C. D.
D
Warming temperatures and changing rainfall patterns may reduce diet diversity among children around the world and may even destroy efforts to improve food security. Researchers analyzed the results of health surveys from more than 107,000 children in 19 countries-in Asia; North, south-east and West Africa; as well as Central and South America.
In the surveys, the diversity of a child's diet was quantified (量化)based on their intake of foods from different food categories, including grains, milk products and meat. On average, 3.2 food categories out of 10 were consumed by the children aged 5 and under, but the situation varied from country to country. Children in Colombia ate from 4.8 food categories on average, while those in Lesotho ate from just 1.8.
To study whether climate affected the diversity of the children's diets, the researchers linked the results from each country to 30 years of rainfall and temperature data in the surveyed areas. They found that long-term higher temperatures were associated with lower diet diversity for children everywhere except Central America.
There were also shorter-term trends. In North Africa and South America, there was typically a reduction in diet diversity in countries that experienced above-average temperatures the year before the survey. In Central America and West Africa, diets typically became more diverse in countries that experienced above-average rainfall in the previous year. In some countries, the researchers say that the negative effects of climate change on diet diversity was great, and that they may even destroy efforts to improve food security.
Diet diversity is a useful standard for areas with high rates of child malnutrition (营养不良)，says Daniel Mason D'Croz, an Australian researcher. "Children need a fruit or a vegetable or animal product besides the rice-that's an important thing for people to know," he says. And he also added that recent follow-up studies have provided more authoritative evidence of the effect of climate change on reducing diet diversity.
12. Why did researchers study the data of rainfall and temperature in the surveyed areas
A. To learn the diversity of a child's diet from different countries.
B. To confirm the negative effects of climate on food production.
C. To explore the effects of climate on the children's diets diversity.
D. To link the rainfall and temperature data to lower food categories.
13. What does the underlined word "they" in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The researchers. B. Some countries.
C. The negative effects. D. Above-average temperatures.
14. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A. Children need fruits or vegetables except the rice.
B. Reducing diet diversity may cause child malnutrition.
C. Higher temperatures will make the diet more diverse.
D. Above-average rainfall leads to reducing diet diversity.
15. What could be the best title of the text
A. Children's Diet Will Be Influenced by Rainfall
B. Food Security Varies from Country to Country
C. Climate May Affect the Diversity of Children's Diet
D. Scientists Are Making Efforts to Vary Children's Diet
江西省赣州市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to the Harvard Information Center
Established in 1962 we meet and greet visitors from all over the world. Our mission is to serve as the “front door” to the university by providing historical and general information about the campus.
Official Historical Tour of Harvard
Student-Led Public Walking Tour
Please note: Due to ongoing construction, our tour schedule will be limited.
The Official Harvard tour departs from the Harvard Information Center in the Smith Campus Center. The tour is student-led and includes an outdoor walk through Harvard Yard, providing a history of the university, general information, and a unique view on the student’s individual experience. The tour is around one hour long, and completely free of charge.
Tour registration is done in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours are capped at 35 visitors. Currently we are only able to admit groups of up to 14 people on our free, public tour. If you have a group of 15 or more, reservations are required.
Group Tours and Reservations
Reservations are required for tours of 15 or more people, with an absolute maximum of 125 people. We request groups to schedule a tour 2 weeks ahead. Please note: We cannot accommodate groups that arrive without a reservation.
A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Harvard Yard
If you are interested in touring the campus on your own, you may want a self-guided walking tour. These tour pamphlets（小册子），offered in nine different languages, can be purchased from our office with a very small amount.
You may also download audio（音频的）files of historical information on each of the buildings in Harvard Yard. These files, including an audio tour, can be obtained here at no charge. The audio tour is read by current Harvard students and is composed of tracks describing landmarks throughout Harvard Yard.
1. What’s the purpose of the Harvard Information Center
A. To introduce Harvard. B. To collect some information.
C. To provide academic service. D. To answer questions from students.
2. What do we know about the Official Harvard tour
A. It allows others to register for your tour. B. It is led by professional tour guides.
C. It limits the number of visitors. D. It charges an entrance fee.
3. When you are visiting the campus alone, ________.
A. you can get free tour pamphlets
B. you can enjoy free audio service
C. you must buy an admission ticket
D. you must make a reservation in advance
B
I’m a commercial diver for Global Divers in Louisiana. I perform underwater repairs on offshore drilling equipment.
My office lies at the bottom of the sea. I wear a suit to the office. It’s a wet suit.
This time of year the water is quite cool. So what we do to keep warm is this: We have a diesel-powered industrial water heater. This equipment sucks the water out of the sea, heating it to a delightful temperature. It then pumps it down to the diver through a garden tube, which is tied to the air tube.
I’ve used it several times with no complaints. What I do when I get to the bottom and start working is take the tube and stuff it down the back of my wet suit. This floods my whole suit with warm water. It’s fantastic because it’s like working in a bathtub.
Last week, I had a bad day at the office. When I started working, everything was going well until all of a sudden, my bottom started to itch（痒）. So, of course, I scratched it. This, of course, only made things worse. Within a few seconds，my bottom started to feel a burning sensation. I pulled the tube out from my back, thinking that maybe the water was too hot, but the damage was done.
In severe pain, I realized what had happened. The hot water machine had sucked up a jellyfish（水母）and pumped it directly into my suit. When I had scratched what I thought was an itch, I was actually touching the jellyfish, and its poisonous tentacles（触角）stung me on the crack of my bottom.
I immediately informed the dive supervisor of my problem over the communicator. His instructions were unclear due to the fact that he and five other divers were all laughing loudly. 35 minutes later, I arrived at the surface. I was wearing nothing but my helmet. And my bottom was swollen.
4. What did the author think of the water heater before the incident
A. It was useless. B. It was dangerous.
C. It was satisfying. D. It needed to be improved.
5. What actually caused the author’s discomfort while working
A. A jellyfish. B. A bathtub.
C. The hot water. D. The wet suit.
6. How did the author probably feel after he went ashore
A. Excited. B. Delighted. C. Calm. D. Embarrassed.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. My Daily Work B. A Bad Day at Work
C. The Hardships of My Job D. An Office under Water
C
Is it to control their body temperature Save energy Find food Tiger sharks at the Ningaloo Reef are thought to search the seafloor for prey as they dive down and swim up. But could there be other reasons why the sharks often move up and down through the water column
That’s what UWA student Sammy is hoping to find out for her Ph.D. research. Sammy caught 24 tiger sharks at the Ningaloo Reef and attached tracking devices to them for up to 48 hours. The devices recorded activity rates and other data 20 times a second. The tags also contained video cameras, so Sammy could see the habitats the sharks moved through and the animals they met. She watched how the sharks reacted to prey and how the prey reacted to them.
Tiger sharks can be pretty lazy — something as simple as a turtle noticing a shark and turning away could cause the shark not to bother hunting it.
“Stomach content analysis has found their normal prey items, such as turtles, rays and fish,” Sammy said. “But have also found some really interesting things, such as license plates, cans and nails.”
Sammy said that studying tiger sharks can help her better understand the ecosystem as a whole. How they move through the Ningaloo Reef and feed can help her figure out how they might be impacting the animals beneath them in the food chain.
But hours of watching tiger sharks hunt hasn’t put Sammy off the animals at all. She said her time tagging sharks at the Ningaloo Reef was the best month of her Ph.D., if not her life. “At first, I was a bit apprehensive about it ... getting that close to some very big animals,” Sammy said. “But they were very frightened once you had them restrained alongside the boat. They’d just sit there; you’d attach the tag; you’d take the line off and they’d just swim off really calmly. It was pretty amazing to see these. They’re just absolutely beautiful animals.”
8. What can be the function of the first paragraph
A. To give an example. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To make a comparison. D. To provide the background.
9. What does Sammy want to know through her research
A. Why tiger sharks swim up and down. B. What tiger sharks like to hunt and eat.
C. How tiger sharks react in front of humans. D. Whether tiger sharks are endangered or not.
10. What can be inferred from the stomach content analysis
A. Tiger sharks live happily in the sea. B. Tiger sharks are sensitive to some food.
C. Tiger sharks are lazier than expected. D. Tiger sharks have a very broad diet.
11. What does the underlined word “apprehensive” in the last paragraph mean
A. Careless. B. Curious. C. Fearful. D. Cautious.
D
Do you sometimes find yourself drawing random patterns(图案)during meetings and lectures Some people believe it shows you aren’t listening or paying attention. However, there are studies which claim the opposite, and that doodling might actually be beneficial.
Doodling seems to be popular. In the past it was seen as a mindless activity and a product of the absentminded. However, in 2016, an article on the Harvard University website discussed the idea that random drawings may assist memory retention(保持)and concentration.
The article stresses that 26 of 44 American presidents were known to doodle, with Ronald Reagan famous for drawing cowboys. A 2009 study conducted by psychologist Jackie Andrade asked 40 people to listen to a “dull and boring” voice message. Half of the group were asked to doodle and shade in a picture. Those who did were able to recall 29% more of the information contained in the message.
Some experts believe that willingly accepting your creative and artistic sides during meetings may engage your mind. Jesse Prinz, a famous professor of philosophy, actively encourages his students to doodle. He believes that doodling is the “attentional sweet spot”.
And it might not just be good for your concentration. An artist known as Mr Doodle has made a career out of his scribbles(乱涂乱画).He sells his art online and also goes to people’s homes to decorate their walls.
It seems that random drawing to aid concentration might be becoming more of a thing. People like Sunni Brown, an advocate for doodling, teach adults how to sketch and scribble in the workplace. So, the next time you see someone randomly drawing pictures during a meeting, it might be a sign that they are listening more than you think.
12. Which phrase has the same meaning as doodling
A. A product of the absentminded.
B. Random drawing.
C. Scribbles in the workplace.
D. Drawing on the walls.
13. The author refers to Ronald Reagan in order to ________.
A. inform readers of Reagan’s ability
B. provide some background information
C. introduce a new topic for further discussion
D. give an example of the advantages of doodling
14. Why does Jesse Prinz think that doodling is the “attentional sweet spot”？
A. He thinks that it draws more attention.
B. He thinks that it promises a good career.
C. He believes that it helps to engage the mind.
D. He believes that it can bring economic benefits.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage
A. To state the benefits that you can get from random drawing.
B. To provide guidance on leading a random drawing life.
C. To stress the need of distraction at work and in our life.
D. To suggest a way of pursuing concentration in our lifelong career.
答案：
江西省赣州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要就拜访巴黎给出几点建议。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段“Paris is also a city of “many splendors,” as Ernest Hemingway recalled in his biography, “A Moveable Feast.” Visit the beloved Muse ed’Orsay, shop the biggest designers on the Champs lysées or take in the view a top the Eifel Tower.(正如海明威（ErnestHemingway）在其传记《一场可移动的盛宴》中所回忆的那样，巴黎是一座“多姿多彩”的城市,游客可参观受人喜爱的缪斯·埃德·奥赛（Muse ed'Orsay），在香榭丽舍（Champs lysées）购物，或欣赏埃菲尔铁塔（Eifel Tower）顶部的风景。)”可知，海明威把巴黎描述成一场可移动的盛宴。故选D项。
2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第四段“Unfortunately, summer is also the most crowded time and the most expensive. (不幸的是，夏天也是最拥挤和最昂贵的时间。)”可知，夏季游客最多。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由文章最后一段“If you map out ahead of time how far each attraction is from one another, you’ll likely save some subway money.(如果你提前规划出每个景点之间的距离，你可能会节省一些地铁费用。)”可知，提前弄清各景点的距离可以帮助节约钱。故选D项。
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了在疫情隔离在家期间，大学生华荣奇通过自己的努力，帮助了上海需要医疗帮助的人。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“To help relieve privacy concerns, people who sign up only provide their phone numbers and treatment needs.(为了减轻人们对隐私的担忧，报名的人只提供他们的电话号码和治疗需求。)”可知，报名的人只需要提供电话号码和治疗需求。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“They maintain and update the document with information such as which hospitals are still offering outpatient services (门诊服务) and how people have managed to receive medical treatment(他们用信息维护和更新文件，比如哪些医院仍在提供门诊服务，以及人们如何设法接受治疗。)”可知，他们为有需要的人收集并更新包含最新信息的文档。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“More and more volunteers joined his team, and the number of volunteers quickly grew to about 200, most of whom were university students(越来越多的志愿者加入了他的团队，志愿者的数量迅速增长到200人左右，其中大部分是大学生。)”可推断，他的努力很快就得到了人们的注意，所以越来越多的人加入其中。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“While in quarantine (隔离) at his home in Shanghai’s Hongkou district, Hua Rongqi, 21, a student from the University of International Business and Economics in Bejing (UIBE) , created a document on March 30 after seeing Shanghai residents asking for medical help on social media platforms.(21岁的华荣奇来自对外经济贸易大学，在上海虹口区居家隔离期间，在看到上海居民在社交媒体平台上寻求医疗帮助后，于3月30日创建了一份文件。)”可知，第一段就指出了“谁在什么地方什么时间做了什么事”，这是典型的新闻报道。故选C。
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。 文章主要介绍1986年，在中国西北甘肃省天水市附近的方马潭发现了13座陵墓，并在其中发现了已知的现存最古老的中国地图。文章主要对这些地图进行了详细描述。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“After two years of difficult work, specialists managed to restore the maps and bring all their details back to light. The seven maps were drawn with black ink on four rectangular slabs of pine wood. The pieces all measured almost the same size. Each is about 10.5 inches long, 7.13 inches wide, and 0.43inch thick.(经过两年的艰苦工作，专家们设法恢复了地图，并使其所有细节重见天日。这七张地图是用黑色墨水在四块矩形松木板上绘制的。这些碎片的尺寸几乎相同。每个约10.5英寸长，7.13英寸宽，0.43英寸厚。)”可知，这段主要描写这些地图的外表形状。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第四段“ They include information about both the administration and the geography of Gui County. They also include the longitude and latitude of the area, as well as the most characteristic elements that are marked on today’s maps. Less important areas are simply named and have no lines drawn around them. Also labeled on these maps are roads, mountains, and rivers.(它们包括桂县的行政和地理信息。它们还包括该地区的经纬度，以及今天地图上标记的最具特征的元素。不太重要的区域只是简单命名，周围没有画线。这些地图上还标注了道路、山脉和河流。)”可知，这些地图中包括桂县地区的经纬度。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“What the archaeologists found in one of the tombs was quite a surprise—seven maps that, through a fortunate coincidence, had survived for more than 2,200 years. (考古学家在其中一座陵墓中发现的七张地图令人惊讶，幸运的是，这些地图保存了2200多年。)”以及文章倒数第二段“When you take a closer look, you will note another fascinating feature. (当你仔细观察时，你会注意到另一个迷人的特征。)”可以推断，这些地图让作者感到很神奇。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“What the archaeologists found in one of the tombs was quite a surprise—seven maps that, through a fortunate coincidence, had survived for more than 2,200 years. This early date makes them the oldest known surviving maps from China.(考古学家在其中一座陵墓中发现的七张地图令人惊讶，幸运的是，这些地图保存了2200多年。这个早期的日期使他们成为已知的现存最古老的中国地图。)”以及结合上下文可知，作者主要在客观陈述发现了七张最古老的地图。故选C项。
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章就冬季风暴Landon导致德克萨斯州北部的树木“爆炸”现象进行了分析。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段“When weather reports this month called for another winter storm Landon the first week of February—just a year after the last—Texans were understandably nervous. (本月的天气报告称，就在上一次德克萨斯人紧张的一年后，2月的第一周又出现了一场冬季风暴。)”可知，冬季风暴Landon发生在今年二月刚开始的时候。故选D项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章第四段“Winter storm Landon was so cold that it caused trees across north Texas to “explode,” filling local communities with booms, snaps, and pops that sounded more like gunshots than tree branches.(冬季风暴Landon非常寒冷，导致德克萨斯州北部的树木“爆炸”，当地社区充斥着隆隆声、爆裂声和爆裂声，听起来更像是枪声，而不是树枝声。)”可知，虽然这次风暴人们有了预防，但是树木的损伤还是很大。故选B项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第五段“Trees often freeze and burst as a result of rapid temperature changes. (由于温度的快速变化，树木经常冻裂。)”可知，树木的冻裂是因为气温的迅速改变。故选B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第四段“Unfortunately, the same can’t be said of trees. Winter storm Landon was so cold that it caused trees across north Texas to “explode,” filling local communities with booms, snaps, and pops that sounded more like gunshots than tree branches.(不幸的是，树木却不是这样。冬季风暴Landon非常寒冷，导致德克萨斯州北部的树木“爆炸”，当地社区充斥着隆隆声、爆裂声和爆裂声，听起来更像是枪声，而不是树枝声。)”以及结合上下文可知，文章主要讲风暴导致树木爆裂现象以及进行了原因分析。故选C项。
江西省赣州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一些用于娱乐消遣的新的应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Calm部分第二句和第三句“Do you want to manage your stress and anxiety levels a bit better Then Calm might be the app for you.”(你想更好地管理你的压力和焦虑水平吗？那么Calm可能就是适合你的应用。)可知，如果你感到担心和焦虑，Calm可以帮助你。故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Pocket部分第一句“Do you ever feel like you are too busy to read an article while you're looking through a website ”(当你浏览网页的时候，你有没有觉得太忙而没时间阅读文章？)和第三句“Pocket has you covered.”(Pocket帮你搞定了。)可知，Pocket对喜爱阅读的人有吸引力。由此推知，喜欢读书的伍德先生可能会最喜欢Pocket。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“If you want to live a happy life, we will recommend some new apps for you. With just a couple of clicks, these apps can help to bring out the best in you.”(如果你想过快乐的生活，我们会为你推荐一些新的应用程序。只需点击几下，这些应用程序就可以帮助你展现出最好的一面。)可推知，这篇文章可能来自一个网页的娱乐版块。故选A。
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。好消息是，到2020年，更多的人购买了电动汽车。坏消息是，SUV的受欢迎程度也在持续增长。第一个趋势导致的石油消费下降被第二个趋势完全抵消。文章对这种现象进行了介绍和分析。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“Emissions from SUVs rose by more than 50 billion tons. ”(SUV的排放量增加了500多亿吨。)和最后一句中的“While the growth in EVs is encouraging, the boom in SUVs is heart-breaking ”(虽然电动汽车的增长令人鼓舞，但SUV的风靡却令人心碎)可知，SUV的流行破坏了一些环境保护的努力。故选D。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段第五句“Some countries, including France, have introduced plans under which more taxes are paid on heavier cars.”(包括法国在内的一些国家已经出台了对重型汽车征收更多税款的计划。)可知，一些国家通过增加税收来减少对重型汽车的购买，再根据第六句中的 “who are rich enough”(足够富有的)和“by slightly higher taxes”(被稍微高点的税收)可知，此处是讲买得起SUV的富人不会被略高的税收阻止。所以deterred意为“被阻止”。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第四句“Also, SUVs are heavily advertised by car-makers, whose profit is higher on these vehicles.”(此外，SUV被汽车制造商大量宣传，他们在这些汽车上的利润更高。)可知，SUV经常由汽车生产商做广告是SUV受到消费者欢迎的原因。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“That means higher emissions unless the electricity comes entirely from renewable sources, and higher electricity demand makes it harder to green the electricity supply.”(这意味着排放会增加，除非电力完全来自可再生能源，而更高电力需求使绿色电力供应变得更加困难。)可知，更多的电动SUV并不一定意味着“环保”。故选C。
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。足球一直是世界各地流行的消遣方式。文章主要介绍了足球的起源以及不同时期的发展情况。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“In this ancient game, the players were not allowed the use of arms and hands.(在这项古老的游戏中，参与者是不允许使用手臂和手的)”以及倒数第二段中“Twenty years later, meetings with clubs from London and surrounding counties resulted in printed rules for the game, which forbade carrying the ball.(20年后，来自伦敦及其周围郡的高尔夫俱乐部共同制定了严禁带球的运动规则)”可知，“蹴鞠”与现代足球有一些关键的相似之处。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Attempts to standardize soccer's rules of play were made at the University of Cambridge as early as 1843. Twenty years later, meetings with clubs from London and surrounding counties resulted in printed rules for the game, which forbade carrying the ball.(早在1843年，剑桥大学就试图将足球比赛规则标准化。20年后，来自伦敦及其周围郡的高尔夫俱乐部共同制定了严禁携带球的运动规则)”可知，足球的比赛规则正式制定与1863年。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Soccer has long been a popular pastime around the world. According to the Bleacher Report on the Most Popular Sports in 2020, soccer is the most followed sport in 93 countries and areas with a combined population of 2 billion. How did the most popular game on earth begin (足球一直是世界各地流行的消遣方式。根据《Bleacher Report on the Most Popular Sports in 2020》介绍，足球是93个国家和地区最受欢迎的体育运动，共有20亿人口。这项地球上最受欢迎的游戏是如何开始的？)”结合文章主要介绍了足球的起源以及不同时期的发展情况。可推知，文章的目的是介绍足球的起源和发展。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章第一段引入文章关于足球起源的话题；第二段开始介绍足球最早的起源；第三段介绍了足球在14和15世纪欧洲的发展情况；第四段介绍了现代足球出现在19世纪中期的英国；第五段介绍了20世纪足球的发展情况。综上，最符合文章结构的是A选项。故选A。
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。介绍了气候与儿童饮食多样性之间是有关系的。气温升高和降雨模式的变化可能会减少世界各地儿童的饮食多样性，甚至可能破坏人们为改善食品安全所做的努力。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Warming temperatures and changing rainfall patterns may reduce diet diversity among children around the world and may even destroy efforts to improve food security. Researchers analyzed the results of health surveys from more than 107,000 children in 19 countries - in Asia; North, south-east and West Africa; as well as Central and South America. (气温升高和降雨模式的变化可能会减少世界各地儿童的饮食多样性，甚至可能破坏改善粮食安全的努力。研究人员分析了亚洲19个国家超过10.7万名儿童的健康调查结果；北非、东南部和西非；以及中美洲和南美洲)”可推知，科研人员做这个调查是为了探究并验证气候变化是否会对儿童饮食多样性产生影响。故选C项。
【13题详解】
指代猜测题。根据第四段末句“In some countries, the researchers say that the negative effects of climate change on diet diversity was great, and that they may even destroy efforts to improve food security.(研究人员说，在一些国家，气候变化对饮食多样性的负面影响很大，它们甚至可能破坏改善粮食安全的努力)”可知，在say的宾语从句中and作为连词连接了两个并列句，主语一致，因此第二个用代词they指代了the negative effects of climate change on diet diversity。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In some countries, the researchers say that the negative effects of climate change on diet diversity was great, and that they may even destroy efforts to improve food security.(研究人员说，在一些国家，气候变化对饮食多样性的负面影响很大，它们甚至可能破坏改善粮食安全的努力)”及最后一段“Diet diversity is a useful standard for areas with high rates of child malnutrition (营养不良)，says Daniel Mason D'Croz, an Australian researcher. "Children need a fruit or a vegetable or animal product besides the rice-that's an important thing for people to know," he says.(澳大利亚研究人员丹尼尔·梅森·德克罗兹(Daniel Mason D’croz)说，饮食多样性是儿童营养不良率高的地区的一个有用标准。他说:“除了大米，孩子们还需要一种水果、蔬菜或动物产品——这是人们应该知道的一件重要事情。”)”可知，气候变化对饮食多样性的负面影响很大,研究人员对此很关心，因为他们认为饮食多样性是儿童营养不良率高的地区的一个有用标准。应该保证孩子们饮食多样性。由此可以推理得知，降低饮食多样性会导致营养不良。故选B项。
【15题详解】
标题判断题。根据第一段首句“Warming temperatures and changing rainfall patterns may reduce diet diversity among children around the world and may even destroy efforts to improve food security.(气温升高和降雨模式的变化可能会减少世界各地儿童的饮食多样性，甚至可能破坏改善粮食安全的努力)”这是文章主题句，表示气候可能会对孩子的饮食结构产生影响，之后科研人员对此做了调研，结果的确如此，并希望父母对此重视。因此“气候可能影响儿童饮食的多样性”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选C项。
江西省赣州市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国哈佛大学的信息中心，它的观光细节、费用人数及参观事项等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段中的“Our mission is to serve as the “front door” to the university by providing historical and general information about the campus.”（我们的使命是通过提供有关校园的历史和一般信息，充当大学的“前门”。）可知哈佛信息中心的目的是为了介绍哈佛。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由倒数第三段中的“Reservations are required for tours of 15 or more people, with an absolute maximum of 125 people.”（15人或以上的旅行团需要预订，绝对最多125人。）可知哈佛旅行团限制了游客的数量。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由最后一段中的“You may also download audio （音频的）files of historical information on each of the buildings in Harvard Yard. These files, including an audio tour, can be obtained here at no charge.”（你也可以下载哈佛学院里每栋建筑的历史信息音频文件。这些文件，包括音频教程，可以在这里免费获得。）可知你独自参观校园时，可以享受免费的音频服务。故选B项。
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了，作者作为一位商业潜水员的糟糕一天，有一天工作时，衣服里进了一只有毒的水母的故事。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段中的“We have a diesel-powered industrial water heater. This equipment sucks the water out of the sea, heating it to a delightful temperature.”（我们有一个柴油驱动的工业热水器。这台设备把海水吸出，加热到令人愉快的温度。），可推断出作者在发生事故前认为热水器令人满意。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“In severe pain, I realized what had happened. The hot water machine had sucked up a jellyfish（水母）and pumped it directly into my suit.”（在极度痛苦中，我意识到发生了什么。热水器吸了一只水母，直接把它灌进我的衣服里。），可知是水母让作者在工作时感到不适。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。由最后一段中的“35 minutes later, I arrived at the surface. I was wearing nothing but my helmet. And my bottom was swollen.”（35分钟后，我到达水面。我只戴着头盔什么也没穿。我的屁股肿了。），由此判断出光着身子、肿着屁股的作者上岸后会感到尴尬。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。文章讲述了，作者作为潜水员，一天在海底工作时，加热器把一只有毒的水母吸进了衣服里面，使得作者屁股很痛很痒，最后作者光着身子、肿着屁股上岸，可知这是作者在工作中的糟糕一天，B项“糟糕的一天工作”为短文最佳标题。故选B项。
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了UWA学生Sammy通过研究来找出虎鲨经常在水柱中上下移动的原因，文章介绍了她的研究过程。Sammy认为研究虎鲨可以帮助她更好地理解整个生态系统，了解它们会如何影响它们下面食物链中的动物。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段Is it to control their body temperature Save energy Find food Tiger sharks at the Ningaloo Reef are thought to search the seafloor for prey as they dive down and swim up. But could there be other reasons why the sharks often move up and down through the water column 可知是为了控制体温吗？节约能量吗？找到食物吗？Ningaloo Reef的虎鲨被认为是在海底寻找猎物，它们潜到水下，然后游上来。但是，鲨鱼经常在水柱中上下移动还有其他原因吗？以及第二段中That’s what UWA student Sammy is hoping to find out for her Ph.D. research.可知这正是UWA学生Sammy希望在她的博士研究中找到的答案。由此可推知，第一段提出“鲨鱼经常在水柱中上下移动还有其他原因吗？”的疑问，接着文章说明Sammy通过研究来找出鲨鱼经常在水柱中上下移动的原因，可知第一段的作用是引入主题。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句But could there be other reasons why the sharks often move up and down through the water column (但是，鲨鱼经常在水柱中上下移动还有其他原因吗？)以及第二段第一句That’s what UWA student Sammy is hoping to find out for her Ph.D. research. (这正是UWA学生Sammy希望在她的博士研究中找到的答案)由此可知，Sammy想通过她的研究知道为什么虎鲨会游上游下。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Stomach content analysis has found their normal prey items, such as turtles, rays and fish,” Sammy said. “But have also found some really interesting things, such as license plates, cans and nails.”可知“胃内容物分析发现了它们的正常猎物，如海龟、鳐鱼和鱼类，”Sammy说。“但也发现了一些非常有趣的东西，比如车牌、易拉罐和钉子。”由此可推知，从胃内容物分析中可以推断出虎鲨的饮食非常广泛。故选D。
【11题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词后文getting that close to some very big animals可知Sammy一开始要去如此接近一些非常大的动物，她觉得有点担心。由此可知，划线单词意思为“担心的”。A. Careless.粗心的；B. Curious.好奇的；C. Fearful.担心的；D. Cautious.谨慎的。故选C。
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。文章说明了在会议或讲座中涂鸦实际上可能是有益的。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“Do you sometimes find yourself drawing random patterns (图案)during meetings and lectures Some people believe it shows you aren’t listening or paying attention. However, there are studies which claim the opposite, and that doodling might actually be beneficial.”你有时会发现自己在会议和讲座期间画随机的图案吗？有些人认为这表明你没有在倾听或注意。然而，也有研究得出相反的结论，涂鸦实际上可能是有益的。可知，“Random drawing”和doodling有相同的含义。故选B项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“However, in 2016, an article on the Harvard University website discussed the idea that random drawings may assist memory retention(保持)and concentration.”然而，在2016年,在哈佛大学网站上的一篇文章讨论了随机绘画可能有助于记忆力的保持和提高记忆力专注度。以及第三段“The article stresses that 26 of 44 American presidents were known to doodle, with Ronald Reagan famous for drawing cowboys.”这篇文章强调说，44位美国总统中有26位都有涂鸦的习惯，其中罗纳德·里根以画牛仔而闻名。可知，文中提到罗纳德·里根是为了举例说明涂鸦的好处。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Some experts believe that willingly accepting your creative and artistic sides during meetings may engage your mind. Jesse Prinz, a famous professor of philosophy, actively encourages his students to doodle. He believes that doodling is the “attentional sweet spot”.”一些专家认为，在会议中欣然接受你创造性和艺术性的一面可能会吸引你的思维。著名的哲学教授Jesse Prinz积极鼓励他的学生涂鸦。他认为涂鸦是“注意力的最佳点”。可知，Jesse Prinz认为涂鸦是“注意力的最佳点”，是因为涂鸦有助于调动思维。故选C项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“However, there are studies which claim the opposite, and that doodling might actually be beneficial.”然而，也有研究得出相反的结论，涂鸦实际上可能是有益的。以及后文介绍涂鸦的好处，可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是陈述涂鸦给我们带来的好处。故选A项。
【点睛】细节理解题主要考查考生对某句话或某几句话的理解，同学们若能根据题干内容从原文中找到相关的句子，然后进行比较和分析，便可确定最佳答案。多数情况下，作者不会明确的呈现一个事实，读者需要根据已有的信息进行处理，读出言外之意。还要特别注意文章的时间顺序、故事发生的地点、情节的发展和人物之间的关系。例如，第3题，根据第四段“Some experts believe that willingly accepting your creative and artistic sides during meetings may engage your mind. Jesse Prinz, a famous professor of philosophy, actively encourages his students to doodle. He believes that doodling is the “attentional sweet spot”.”一些专家认为，在会议中欣然接受你创造性和艺术性的一面可能会吸引你的思维。著名的哲学教授Jesse Prinz积极鼓励他的学生涂鸦。他认为涂鸦是“注意力的最佳点”。可知，Jesse Prinz认为涂鸦是“注意力的最佳点”，是因为涂鸦有助于调动思维。故选C项。
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江西省赣州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The City of Light draws millions of visitors every year with its unforgettable atmosphere.
Why Go to Paris
The delicious cuisine and vast art collections deserve some of the credit as well. The gentle River Seine meanders through the city, flanked (两侧是) by stately museums and centuries-old churches.
Paris is also a city of “many splendors,” as Ernest Hemingway recalled in his biography, “A Moveable Feast.” Visit the beloved Muse ed’Orsay, shop the biggest designers on the Champs lysées or take in the view a top the Eifel Tower.
Best Months to Visit
The best time to visit Paris is from June to August and September to October. Both summer and fall have its ups and downs. From June to August the weather in Paris is just about perfect. Unfortunately, summer is also the most crowded time and the most expensive. For lower travel rates and significantly shorter lines at attractions, plan a visit in the fall.
What to Eat
Similar to many other international cities, Paris offers a number of restaurants that serve up everything from Asian dishes to nouveaux bistro fare. And because France invented a widely adopted style of cooking, the food in Paris is good.
How to Save Money in Paris
Being here on the first Sunday of the month maybe tricky to plan, but you’ll avoid admission fees to the Louvre (罗浮宫), parts of arts centre as well as Versailles (凡尔赛) during certain months.
Walk Paris is big and shouldn’t be crossed entirely on foot, however, a number of top attractions are within a mile of one another (such as the Musée, d’Orsay, Louvre etc). If you map out ahead of time how far each attraction is from one another, you’ll likely save some subway money.
1. What did Hemingway describe Paris as
A. The capital of art. B. A city of romance.
C. The city of light. D. A moveable feast.
2. When does Paris have the largest number of visitors
A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In fall. D. In winter.
3 How can you save money when travelling in Paris according to the passage
A. By purchasing discounted airline tickets.
B. By avoiding admission fees during vacation.
C. By going across the City of Light entirely on foot.
D. By finding out the distance among attractions in advance.
B
While in quarantine (隔离) at his home in Shanghai’s Hongkou district, Hua Rongqi, 21, a student from the University of International Business and Economics in Bejing (UIBE) , created a document on March 30 after seeing Shanghai residents asking for medical help on social media platforms.
He has not slept much since then, staying busy updating the document and cooperating with other volunteers trying to secure medical resources. By April 10, nearly 1,700 people had logged their information on the document, mostly patients with cancer, diabetes and kidney failure who needed access to treatments, according to Hua. To help relieve privacy concerns, people who sign up only provide their phone numbers and treatment needs. Once the needs are addressed, the patients’ information is deleted from the document.
More and more volunteers joined his team, and the number of volunteers quickly grew to about 200, most of whom were university students. They maintain and update the document with information such as which hospitals are still offering outpatient services (门诊服务) and how people have managed to receive medical treatment Their main tasks are to call the people in need to check their information, call workers to learn about the specific pandemic control measures in communities, and contact hospitals.
“What we are doing is providing an information center for these people, who often feel lost and helpless in such difficult situations,” said Hua. By calling hospitals and community workers and gathering information, the volunteers strive to share what they learn with those in need. “The medical needs of more than 600 people have been met thanks to the online document,” he added.
“With professional knowledge, passion, spare tie and communication skills, college students can play an important role in providing social services and helping vulnerable groups,” Hua said.
4. What are people required to fill on the online document
A. Their addresses. B. Their names.
C. Their medical needs. D. Their ID numbers.
5. What do Hua and his team do to help the patients
A. They send the patients to the hospital in person.
B. They call the workers to check their information.
C. They offer advice on specific treatment to people in need
D. They collect and update the document with latest information.
6. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Hua’s effort soon drew attention.
B. The volunteers met with difficulties.
C. Most patients recovered because of the online document.
D. Only people with professional knowledge can be volunteers.
7. Where is the text most likely to be found
A. In a poster. B. In a biography.
C. In a newspaper. D. In an advertisement
C
In 1986, thirteen tombs were found in Fangmatan, an area that lies close to the city of Tianshui in China’s northwestern Gansu Province. Most were built during the Warring States Periods (475-221 B.C.). The tombs were located in Gui County, which lay within the territory of the state of Qin.
What the archaeologists found in one of the tombs was quite a surprise—seven maps that, through a fortunate coincidence, had survived for more than 2,200 years. This early date makes them the oldest known surviving maps from China.
After two years of difficult work, specialists managed to restore the maps and bring all their details back to light. The seven maps were drawn with black ink on four rectangular slabs (平板) of pine wood. The pieces all measured almost the same size. Each is about 10.5 inches long, 7.13 inches wide, and 0.43inch thick.
These maps offer positive proof of how advanced the art and science of mapping was in China at the time. They include information about both the administration and the geography of Gui County. They also include the longitude and latitude of the area, as well as the most characteristic elements that are marked on today’s maps. Less important areas are simply named and have no lines drawn around them. Also labeled on these maps are roads, mountains, and rivers.
When you take a closer look, you will note another fascinating feature. The forests in Gui County are also defined. Interestingly, we can even recognize markings that describe the types and sizes of the timber (木材) to be found in the several areas. This information offers valuable insights into what the local plant life looked like during that time.
But that is not all. In some cases, even the distances from the forests to the settlements are marked. Can you guess why Well, timber was an important commodity (商品), and it had to be transported. The Fangmatan maps include everything that was necessary for the organization of such journeys and business dealings. Taking all this into consideration, they clearly served as economic maps for traders.
8. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The function of the maps. B. The content of the maps.
C. The origin of the maps. D. The appearance of the maps.
9. Which of the following is included in these maps
A. The administration of Gansu Province. B. The longitude and latitude of Gui County.
C. The distances from the forests to the rivers. D. All the types and sizes of the timber.
10. Which word can best describe the author’s feeling about these maps
A. Amazed. B. Refreshed. C. Calm. D. Satisfied.
11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage
A. To explain a research method. B. To encourage a visit to the tombs.
C. To describe the fact of a new discovery. D. To stress the importance of protecting relics.
D
From cowboy hats and cattle to barbecue and football, Texas is known for many things. One thing the Lone Star State is not known for, however, is winter weather.
That changed in February 2021, when winter storm Uri buried Texas in ice and snow. Uri lasted for a total of eight days, which was called one of the most impactful winter events in recent history, causing multiday road closures, widespread power failure, and broken pipes across Texas and surrounding states.
When weather reports this month called for another winter storm Landon the first week of February—just a year after the last—Texans were understandably nervous. This time, however, the state coped with it much better. Although there was nearly 2 inches of snow in Dallas, and a wind chill of 7 degrees Fahrenheit, the power grid was mostly spared.
Unfortunately, the same can’t be said of trees. Winter storm Landon was so cold that it caused trees across north Texas to “explode,” filling local communities with booms, snaps, and pops that sounded more like gunshots than tree branches.
The phenomenon of “exploding trees” isn’t as unusual as it sounds. Trees often freeze and burst as a result of rapid temperature changes. The great change of the temperature means that trees may not be completely dormant (休眠) or prepared for the cold. In trees that aren’t completely dormant, coat weather causes tree sap (树液) to freeze. When the water content in the cells and tissues freezes, the sap expands beyond what the tree’s bark (树皮) can contain. And so, the trees splits in places that can’t stand the pressure, creating fissures known as frost cracks.” Although trees do not actually explode into splinters when frost cracks happen, there may be loud noises and visible fractures.
From midwinter to early spring this can occur when the temperature swings, snow melts. We see it mostly on warn sunny winter days and very cold nights that dip well below freezing.
12. Wat can we learn about the winter storm Landon in Texas
A. It caused widespread power failure. B. It made people too anxious to take action.
C. It lasted for more than eight days. D. It happened at the beginning of Feb., 2022.
13. What does the underlined sentence “the same can’t be said of trees” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. The trees were well protected. B. The trees suffered a lot.
C. The trees survived the storm. D. The trees grew as well as before.
14. What caused the trees to “explode”
A. The state of being dormant. B. The rapid temperature changes in winter.
C. The great pressure from surroundings. D. Too much water in the cells and tissues.
15. What could be the best title for the text
A. The Winter Storms in Texas B. The Environment in Texas
C. “Tree Exploding” in Winter in Texas D. The Winter Events in Texas
江西省赣州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you want to live a happy life, we will recommend some new apps for you. With just a couple of clicks, these apps can help to bring out the best in you.
Shazam
Have you ever heard a song on the radio or in the background of a TV advertisement and wanted to know what it was Just Shazam it!
Shazam is an app that can help you to identify music based on a short sample of the song. The app uses the microphone on your device to listen and analyze the music. Once the app recognizes the tune, it tells you the name and the artist of the song, as well as where you can stream or buy it.
Calm
Do you ever feel like you have difficulty concentrating Do you want to manage your stress and anxiety levels a bit better Then Calm might be the app for you. It's designed for relaxation, meditation (冥想)and sleep, and recommended by top mental health experts. According to the app's website, its task is to “make the world happier and healthier”.
Runkeeper
When it comes to exercising, Runkeeper is really for you. It is an app owned by a Japanese company that focuses on sports equipment. Its main features include tracking your exercise sessions, setting goals and providing plans to help you reach those goals. After you sign up, Runkeeper will have you answer several questions. This helps the app find a workout plan based on your schedule and overall fitness level.
Do you ever feel like you are too busy to read an article while you're looking through a website Don't worry! Pocket has you covered. It lets you save content from anywhere and everywhere to what you read later — even offline! The app organizes and stores your favorite articles for you to easily access from any of your devices ——whether it is your phone, tablet or computer.
1. Which app can help you if you feel worried and anxious
A. Shazam. B. Calm. C. Runkeeper. D. Pocket
2. Who would probably like Pocket most
A. Tom who is fond of sports.
B. Diana who has a talent for music.
C. Jerry who has trouble concentrating
D. Mr. Wood who enjoys reading a lot.
3. Which section of a website may this text come from
A. Entertainment. B. Climate. C. Travel. D. Culture.
B
The good news is that more people bought electric vehicles （EVs） in 2020. The bad news is that sport utility （多用途的）vehicles （SUVs） continued to grow in popularity, too. “The fall in oil consumption due to the first trend was completely canceled out by the second," said Laura Cozzi, an officer at the International Energy Agency （JEA）,
Between 2010 and 2020, global carbon dioxide emissions （排放）from conventional cars fell by nearly 35 billion Lons, due to reasons such as fuel efficiency improvements as well as the switch to electric cars. Emissions from SUVs rose by more than 50 billion tons. "While the growth in EVs is encouraging, the boom in SUVs is heart-breaking," says Peters at the Cicero Climate Research Centre in Norway.
There are many reasons for the growing popularity of SUVs. For example, rising economic boom in many countries means more people are able to afford them. Some people see them as status symbols. Also, SUVs are heavily advertised by car-makers, whose profit is higher on these vehicles. Some countries, including France, have introduced plans under which more taxes are paid on heavier cars. But Peters thinks that people who are rich enough to afford SUVs won't be deterred by slightly higher taxes. "There are now some electric SUVs available, but 1 hope one day you will see more electric vehicles brought to the SUV market," says Peters.
Even if it happens, switching to electric SUVs isn't a good solution. Due to their size and bigger batteries, it takes more resources to build electric SUVs, and they consume around 15 percent more electricity. That means higher emissions unless the electricity comes entirely from renewable sources, and higher electricity demand makes it harder to green the electricity supply.
4. What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A. Scientists should devote themselves to improving fuel efficiency.
B. The emission of carbon dioxide of motor vehicles has hit a new low.
C. Electric vehicles will certainly take the place of sport utility vehicles.
D. The popularity of SUVs destroys some efforts at environmental protection.
5. What does the underlined word "deterred” probably mean
A. Blocked. B. Encouraged. C. Removed. D. Involved.
6. What is one of the reasons that SUVs are popular with consumers
A. SUVs are discounted heavily.
B. SUVs are often advertised by car producers.
C. SUVs are taxed at a lower rate in some countries.
D. SUVs consume fewer resources than other vehicles.
7. What point does the author try to make in the last paragraph
A. The electric SUVs should be made smaller and lighter.
B. The electric SUVs are a good guarantee for less pollution.
C. More electric SUVs don’t necessarily mean "environment-friendly".
D. Future electric SUVs will be powered with completely green energy.
C
Soccer has long been a popular pastime around the world. According to the Bleacher Report on the Most Popular Sports in 2020, soccer is the most followed sport in 93 countries and areas with a combined population of 2 billion. How did the most popular game on earth begin
Records of soccer games date back to more than 2,000 years ago in Greece and China, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, Chinese cuju was one of the earliest forms of soccer, first mentioned during the Warring States Period(403-221 BC). In this ancient game, the players were not allowed the use of arms and hands. The goal was a net on bamboo sticks and the team with more goals won. The game's balls were made of leather and stuffed with hair or fur.
In 14th and 15th century Europe, “folk soccer” was usually played on Easter. Whole villages would compete against one another by kicking, throwing or carrying a leather or wooden ball across city streets, streams, fields and gateways into a “portal” of the opposing village's church. These games had few rules and were violent.
The modem form of soccer appeared in mid-19th century England. Attempts to standardize soccer's rules of play were made at the University of Cambridge as early as 1843. Twenty years later, meetings with clubs from London and surrounding counties resulted in printed rules for the game, which forbade carrying the ball.
As soccer spread throughout Europe by the early 20th century, the game was in need of international organization. This led to the founding of FIFA in 1904 with the cooperation of soccer associations from seven European countries. There are now more than 200 national soccer teams with official FIFA membership, which is more than the number of actual independent countries in the world. This is because teams that became members in the past are allowed to stay on. For example, England and Scotland are two separate FIFA members.
8. What can we learn about "Cuju" from the passage
A. It was brought in from Greece.
B. Its ball was made from bamboo sticks.
C It shared some key similarities to modern soccer.
D. It was introduced into Greece over 2000 years ago.
9. When were the printed rules for soccer made
A. In 1843. B. In 1863. C. In the 14th century. D. In the early 20th century.
10. What is the author's purpose of writing the text
A. To explain how FIFA was founded. B. To compare soccer in different countries.
C. To encourage more people to play soccer. D. To introduce the origin and development of soccer.
11. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage （P=Paragraph）
A. B.
C. D.
D
Warming temperatures and changing rainfall patterns may reduce diet diversity among children around the world and may even destroy efforts to improve food security. Researchers analyzed the results of health surveys from more than 107,000 children in 19 countries-in Asia; North, south-east and West Africa; as well as Central and South America.
In the surveys, the diversity of a child's diet was quantified (量化)based on their intake of foods from different food categories, including grains, milk products and meat. On average, 3.2 food categories out of 10 were consumed by the children aged 5 and under, but the situation varied from country to country. Children in Colombia ate from 4.8 food categories on average, while those in Lesotho ate from just 1.8.
To study whether climate affected the diversity of the children's diets, the researchers linked the results from each country to 30 years of rainfall and temperature data in the surveyed areas. They found that long-term higher temperatures were associated with lower diet diversity for children everywhere except Central America.
There were also shorter-term trends. In North Africa and South America, there was typically a reduction in diet diversity in countries that experienced above-average temperatures the year before the survey. In Central America and West Africa, diets typically became more diverse in countries that experienced above-average rainfall in the previous year. In some countries, the researchers say that the negative effects of climate change on diet diversity was great, and that they may even destroy efforts to improve food security.
Diet diversity is a useful standard for areas with high rates of child malnutrition (营养不良)，says Daniel Mason D'Croz, an Australian researcher. "Children need a fruit or a vegetable or animal product besides the rice-that's an important thing for people to know," he says. And he also added that recent follow-up studies have provided more authoritative evidence of the effect of climate change on reducing diet diversity.
12. Why did researchers study the data of rainfall and temperature in the surveyed areas
A. To learn the diversity of a child's diet from different countries.
B. To confirm the negative effects of climate on food production.
C. To explore the effects of climate on the children's diets diversity.
D. To link the rainfall and temperature data to lower food categories.
13. What does the underlined word "they" in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The researchers. B. Some countries.
C. The negative effects. D. Above-average temperatures.
14. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A. Children need fruits or vegetables except the rice.
B. Reducing diet diversity may cause child malnutrition.
C. Higher temperatures will make the diet more diverse.
D. Above-average rainfall leads to reducing diet diversity.
15. What could be the best title of the text
A. Children's Diet Will Be Influenced by Rainfall
B. Food Security Varies from Country to Country
C. Climate May Affect the Diversity of Children's Diet
D. Scientists Are Making Efforts to Vary Children's Diet
江西省赣州市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to the Harvard Information Center
Established in 1962 we meet and greet visitors from all over the world. Our mission is to serve as the “front door” to the university by providing historical and general information about the campus.
Official Historical Tour of Harvard
Student-Led Public Walking Tour
Please note: Due to ongoing construction, our tour schedule will be limited.
The Official Harvard tour departs from the Harvard Information Center in the Smith Campus Center. The tour is student-led and includes an outdoor walk through Harvard Yard, providing a history of the university, general information, and a unique view on the student’s individual experience. The tour is around one hour long, and completely free of charge.
Tour registration is done in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours are capped at 35 visitors. Currently we are only able to admit groups of up to 14 people on our free, public tour. If you have a group of 15 or more, reservations are required.
Group Tours and Reservations
Reservations are required for tours of 15 or more people, with an absolute maximum of 125 people. We request groups to schedule a tour 2 weeks ahead. Please note: We cannot accommodate groups that arrive without a reservation.
A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Harvard Yard
If you are interested in touring the campus on your own, you may want a self-guided walking tour. These tour pamphlets（小册子），offered in nine different languages, can be purchased from our office with a very small amount.
You may also download audio（音频的）files of historical information on each of the buildings in Harvard Yard. These files, including an audio tour, can be obtained here at no charge. The audio tour is read by current Harvard students and is composed of tracks describing landmarks throughout Harvard Yard.
1. What’s the purpose of the Harvard Information Center
A. To introduce Harvard. B. To collect some information.
C. To provide academic service. D. To answer questions from students.
2. What do we know about the Official Harvard tour
A. It allows others to register for your tour. B. It is led by professional tour guides.
C. It limits the number of visitors. D. It charges an entrance fee.
3. When you are visiting the campus alone, ________.
A. you can get free tour pamphlets
B. you can enjoy free audio service
C. you must buy an admission ticket
D. you must make a reservation in advance
B
I’m a commercial diver for Global Divers in Louisiana. I perform underwater repairs on offshore drilling equipment.
My office lies at the bottom of the sea. I wear a suit to the office. It’s a wet suit.
This time of year the water is quite cool. So what we do to keep warm is this: We have a diesel-powered industrial water heater. This equipment sucks the water out of the sea, heating it to a delightful temperature. It then pumps it down to the diver through a garden tube, which is tied to the air tube.
I’ve used it several times with no complaints. What I do when I get to the bottom and start working is take the tube and stuff it down the back of my wet suit. This floods my whole suit with warm water. It’s fantastic because it’s like working in a bathtub.
Last week, I had a bad day at the office. When I started working, everything was going well until all of a sudden, my bottom started to itch（痒）. So, of course, I scratched it. This, of course, only made things worse. Within a few seconds，my bottom started to feel a burning sensation. I pulled the tube out from my back, thinking that maybe the water was too hot, but the damage was done.
In severe pain, I realized what had happened. The hot water machine had sucked up a jellyfish（水母）and pumped it directly into my suit. When I had scratched what I thought was an itch, I was actually touching the jellyfish, and its poisonous tentacles（触角）stung me on the crack of my bottom.
I immediately informed the dive supervisor of my problem over the communicator. His instructions were unclear due to the fact that he and five other divers were all laughing loudly. 35 minutes later, I arrived at the surface. I was wearing nothing but my helmet. And my bottom was swollen.
4. What did the author think of the water heater before the incident
A. It was useless. B. It was dangerous.
C. It was satisfying. D. It needed to be improved.
5. What actually caused the author’s discomfort while working
A. A jellyfish. B. A bathtub.
C. The hot water. D. The wet suit.
6. How did the author probably feel after he went ashore
A. Excited. B. Delighted. C. Calm. D. Embarrassed.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. My Daily Work B. A Bad Day at Work
C. The Hardships of My Job D. An Office under Water
C
Is it to control their body temperature Save energy Find food Tiger sharks at the Ningaloo Reef are thought to search the seafloor for prey as they dive down and swim up. But could there be other reasons why the sharks often move up and down through the water column
That’s what UWA student Sammy is hoping to find out for her Ph.D. research. Sammy caught 24 tiger sharks at the Ningaloo Reef and attached tracking devices to them for up to 48 hours. The devices recorded activity rates and other data 20 times a second. The tags also contained video cameras, so Sammy could see the habitats the sharks moved through and the animals they met. She watched how the sharks reacted to prey and how the prey reacted to them.
Tiger sharks can be pretty lazy — something as simple as a turtle noticing a shark and turning away could cause the shark not to bother hunting it.
“Stomach content analysis has found their normal prey items, such as turtles, rays and fish,” Sammy said. “But have also found some really interesting things, such as license plates, cans and nails.”
Sammy said that studying tiger sharks can help her better understand the ecosystem as a whole. How they move through the Ningaloo Reef and feed can help her figure out how they might be impacting the animals beneath them in the food chain.
But hours of watching tiger sharks hunt hasn’t put Sammy off the animals at all. She said her time tagging sharks at the Ningaloo Reef was the best month of her Ph.D., if not her life. “At first, I was a bit apprehensive about it ... getting that close to some very big animals,” Sammy said. “But they were very frightened once you had them restrained alongside the boat. They’d just sit there; you’d attach the tag; you’d take the line off and they’d just swim off really calmly. It was pretty amazing to see these. They’re just absolutely beautiful animals.”
8. What can be the function of the first paragraph
A. To give an example. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To make a comparison. D. To provide the background.
9. What does Sammy want to know through her research
A. Why tiger sharks swim up and down. B. What tiger sharks like to hunt and eat.
C. How tiger sharks react in front of humans. D. Whether tiger sharks are endangered or not.
10. What can be inferred from the stomach content analysis
A. Tiger sharks live happily in the sea. B. Tiger sharks are sensitive to some food.
C. Tiger sharks are lazier than expected. D. Tiger sharks have a very broad diet.
11. What does the underlined word “apprehensive” in the last paragraph mean
A. Careless. B. Curious. C. Fearful. D. Cautious.
D
Do you sometimes find yourself drawing random patterns(图案)during meetings and lectures Some people believe it shows you aren’t listening or paying attention. However, there are studies which claim the opposite, and that doodling might actually be beneficial.
Doodling seems to be popular. In the past it was seen as a mindless activity and a product of the absentminded. However, in 2016, an article on the Harvard University website discussed the idea that random drawings may assist memory retention(保持)and concentration.
The article stresses that 26 of 44 American presidents were known to doodle, with Ronald Reagan famous for drawing cowboys. A 2009 study conducted by psychologist Jackie Andrade asked 40 people to listen to a “dull and boring” voice message. Half of the group were asked to doodle and shade in a picture. Those who did were able to recall 29% more of the information contained in the message.
Some experts believe that willingly accepting your creative and artistic sides during meetings may engage your mind. Jesse Prinz, a famous professor of philosophy, actively encourages his students to doodle. He believes that doodling is the “attentional sweet spot”.
And it might not just be good for your concentration. An artist known as Mr Doodle has made a career out of his scribbles(乱涂乱画).He sells his art online and also goes to people’s homes to decorate their walls.
It seems that random drawing to aid concentration might be becoming more of a thing. People like Sunni Brown, an advocate for doodling, teach adults how to sketch and scribble in the workplace. So, the next time you see someone randomly drawing pictures during a meeting, it might be a sign that they are listening more than you think.
12. Which phrase has the same meaning as doodling
A. A product of the absentminded.
B. Random drawing.
C. Scribbles in the workplace.
D. Drawing on the walls.
13. The author refers to Ronald Reagan in order to ________.
A. inform readers of Reagan’s ability
B. provide some background information
C. introduce a new topic for further discussion
D. give an example of the advantages of doodling
14. Why does Jesse Prinz think that doodling is the “attentional sweet spot”？
A. He thinks that it draws more attention.
B. He thinks that it promises a good career.
C. He believes that it helps to engage the mind.
D. He believes that it can bring economic benefits.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage
A. To state the benefits that you can get from random drawing.
B. To provide guidance on leading a random drawing life.
C. To stress the need of distraction at work and in our life.
D. To suggest a way of pursuing concentration in our lifelong career.
答案：
江西省赣州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要就拜访巴黎给出几点建议。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段“Paris is also a city of “many splendors,” as Ernest Hemingway recalled in his biography, “A Moveable Feast.” Visit the beloved Muse ed’Orsay, shop the biggest designers on the Champs lysées or take in the view a top the Eifel Tower.(正如海明威（ErnestHemingway）在其传记《一场可移动的盛宴》中所回忆的那样，巴黎是一座“多姿多彩”的城市,游客可参观受人喜爱的缪斯·埃德·奥赛（Muse ed'Orsay），在香榭丽舍（Champs lysées）购物，或欣赏埃菲尔铁塔（Eifel Tower）顶部的风景。)”可知，海明威把巴黎描述成一场可移动的盛宴。故选D项。
2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第四段“Unfortunately, summer is also the most crowded time and the most expensive. (不幸的是，夏天也是最拥挤和最昂贵的时间。)”可知，夏季游客最多。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由文章最后一段“If you map out ahead of time how far each attraction is from one another, you’ll likely save some subway money.(如果你提前规划出每个景点之间的距离，你可能会节省一些地铁费用。)”可知，提前弄清各景点的距离可以帮助节约钱。故选D项。
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了在疫情隔离在家期间，大学生华荣奇通过自己的努力，帮助了上海需要医疗帮助的人。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“To help relieve privacy concerns, people who sign up only provide their phone numbers and treatment needs.(为了减轻人们对隐私的担忧，报名的人只提供他们的电话号码和治疗需求。)”可知，报名的人只需要提供电话号码和治疗需求。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“They maintain and update the document with information such as which hospitals are still offering outpatient services (门诊服务) and how people have managed to receive medical treatment(他们用信息维护和更新文件，比如哪些医院仍在提供门诊服务，以及人们如何设法接受治疗。)”可知，他们为有需要的人收集并更新包含最新信息的文档。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“More and more volunteers joined his team, and the number of volunteers quickly grew to about 200, most of whom were university students(越来越多的志愿者加入了他的团队，志愿者的数量迅速增长到200人左右，其中大部分是大学生。)”可推断，他的努力很快就得到了人们的注意，所以越来越多的人加入其中。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“While in quarantine (隔离) at his home in Shanghai’s Hongkou district, Hua Rongqi, 21, a student from the University of International Business and Economics in Bejing (UIBE) , created a document on March 30 after seeing Shanghai residents asking for medical help on social media platforms.(21岁的华荣奇来自对外经济贸易大学，在上海虹口区居家隔离期间，在看到上海居民在社交媒体平台上寻求医疗帮助后，于3月30日创建了一份文件。)”可知，第一段就指出了“谁在什么地方什么时间做了什么事”，这是典型的新闻报道。故选C。
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。 文章主要介绍1986年，在中国西北甘肃省天水市附近的方马潭发现了13座陵墓，并在其中发现了已知的现存最古老的中国地图。文章主要对这些地图进行了详细描述。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“After two years of difficult work, specialists managed to restore the maps and bring all their details back to light. The seven maps were drawn with black ink on four rectangular slabs of pine wood. The pieces all measured almost the same size. Each is about 10.5 inches long, 7.13 inches wide, and 0.43inch thick.(经过两年的艰苦工作，专家们设法恢复了地图，并使其所有细节重见天日。这七张地图是用黑色墨水在四块矩形松木板上绘制的。这些碎片的尺寸几乎相同。每个约10.5英寸长，7.13英寸宽，0.43英寸厚。)”可知，这段主要描写这些地图的外表形状。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第四段“ They include information about both the administration and the geography of Gui County. They also include the longitude and latitude of the area, as well as the most characteristic elements that are marked on today’s maps. Less important areas are simply named and have no lines drawn around them. Also labeled on these maps are roads, mountains, and rivers.(它们包括桂县的行政和地理信息。它们还包括该地区的经纬度，以及今天地图上标记的最具特征的元素。不太重要的区域只是简单命名，周围没有画线。这些地图上还标注了道路、山脉和河流。)”可知，这些地图中包括桂县地区的经纬度。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“What the archaeologists found in one of the tombs was quite a surprise—seven maps that, through a fortunate coincidence, had survived for more than 2,200 years. (考古学家在其中一座陵墓中发现的七张地图令人惊讶，幸运的是，这些地图保存了2200多年。)”以及文章倒数第二段“When you take a closer look, you will note another fascinating feature. (当你仔细观察时，你会注意到另一个迷人的特征。)”可以推断，这些地图让作者感到很神奇。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“What the archaeologists found in one of the tombs was quite a surprise—seven maps that, through a fortunate coincidence, had survived for more than 2,200 years. This early date makes them the oldest known surviving maps from China.(考古学家在其中一座陵墓中发现的七张地图令人惊讶，幸运的是，这些地图保存了2200多年。这个早期的日期使他们成为已知的现存最古老的中国地图。)”以及结合上下文可知，作者主要在客观陈述发现了七张最古老的地图。故选C项。
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章就冬季风暴Landon导致德克萨斯州北部的树木“爆炸”现象进行了分析。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段“When weather reports this month called for another winter storm Landon the first week of February—just a year after the last—Texans were understandably nervous. (本月的天气报告称，就在上一次德克萨斯人紧张的一年后，2月的第一周又出现了一场冬季风暴。)”可知，冬季风暴Landon发生在今年二月刚开始的时候。故选D项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章第四段“Winter storm Landon was so cold that it caused trees across north Texas to “explode,” filling local communities with booms, snaps, and pops that sounded more like gunshots than tree branches.(冬季风暴Landon非常寒冷，导致德克萨斯州北部的树木“爆炸”，当地社区充斥着隆隆声、爆裂声和爆裂声，听起来更像是枪声，而不是树枝声。)”可知，虽然这次风暴人们有了预防，但是树木的损伤还是很大。故选B项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第五段“Trees often freeze and burst as a result of rapid temperature changes. (由于温度的快速变化，树木经常冻裂。)”可知，树木的冻裂是因为气温的迅速改变。故选B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第四段“Unfortunately, the same can’t be said of trees. Winter storm Landon was so cold that it caused trees across north Texas to “explode,” filling local communities with booms, snaps, and pops that sounded more like gunshots than tree branches.(不幸的是，树木却不是这样。冬季风暴Landon非常寒冷，导致德克萨斯州北部的树木“爆炸”，当地社区充斥着隆隆声、爆裂声和爆裂声，听起来更像是枪声，而不是树枝声。)”以及结合上下文可知，文章主要讲风暴导致树木爆裂现象以及进行了原因分析。故选C项。
江西省赣州市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一些用于娱乐消遣的新的应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Calm部分第二句和第三句“Do you want to manage your stress and anxiety levels a bit better Then Calm might be the app for you.”(你想更好地管理你的压力和焦虑水平吗？那么Calm可能就是适合你的应用。)可知，如果你感到担心和焦虑，Calm可以帮助你。故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Pocket部分第一句“Do you ever feel like you are too busy to read an article while you're looking through a website ”(当你浏览网页的时候，你有没有觉得太忙而没时间阅读文章？)和第三句“Pocket has you covered.”(Pocket帮你搞定了。)可知，Pocket对喜爱阅读的人有吸引力。由此推知，喜欢读书的伍德先生可能会最喜欢Pocket。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“If you want to live a happy life, we will recommend some new apps for you. With just a couple of clicks, these apps can help to bring out the best in you.”(如果你想过快乐的生活，我们会为你推荐一些新的应用程序。只需点击几下，这些应用程序就可以帮助你展现出最好的一面。)可推知，这篇文章可能来自一个网页的娱乐版块。故选A。
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。好消息是，到2020年，更多的人购买了电动汽车。坏消息是，SUV的受欢迎程度也在持续增长。第一个趋势导致的石油消费下降被第二个趋势完全抵消。文章对这种现象进行了介绍和分析。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“Emissions from SUVs rose by more than 50 billion tons. ”(SUV的排放量增加了500多亿吨。)和最后一句中的“While the growth in EVs is encouraging, the boom in SUVs is heart-breaking ”(虽然电动汽车的增长令人鼓舞，但SUV的风靡却令人心碎)可知，SUV的流行破坏了一些环境保护的努力。故选D。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段第五句“Some countries, including France, have introduced plans under which more taxes are paid on heavier cars.”(包括法国在内的一些国家已经出台了对重型汽车征收更多税款的计划。)可知，一些国家通过增加税收来减少对重型汽车的购买，再根据第六句中的 “who are rich enough”(足够富有的)和“by slightly higher taxes”(被稍微高点的税收)可知，此处是讲买得起SUV的富人不会被略高的税收阻止。所以deterred意为“被阻止”。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第四句“Also, SUVs are heavily advertised by car-makers, whose profit is higher on these vehicles.”(此外，SUV被汽车制造商大量宣传，他们在这些汽车上的利润更高。)可知，SUV经常由汽车生产商做广告是SUV受到消费者欢迎的原因。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“That means higher emissions unless the electricity comes entirely from renewable sources, and higher electricity demand makes it harder to green the electricity supply.”(这意味着排放会增加，除非电力完全来自可再生能源，而更高电力需求使绿色电力供应变得更加困难。)可知，更多的电动SUV并不一定意味着“环保”。故选C。
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。足球一直是世界各地流行的消遣方式。文章主要介绍了足球的起源以及不同时期的发展情况。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“In this ancient game, the players were not allowed the use of arms and hands.(在这项古老的游戏中，参与者是不允许使用手臂和手的)”以及倒数第二段中“Twenty years later, meetings with clubs from London and surrounding counties resulted in printed rules for the game, which forbade carrying the ball.(20年后，来自伦敦及其周围郡的高尔夫俱乐部共同制定了严禁带球的运动规则)”可知，“蹴鞠”与现代足球有一些关键的相似之处。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Attempts to standardize soccer's rules of play were made at the University of Cambridge as early as 1843. Twenty years later, meetings with clubs from London and surrounding counties resulted in printed rules for the game, which forbade carrying the ball.(早在1843年，剑桥大学就试图将足球比赛规则标准化。20年后，来自伦敦及其周围郡的高尔夫俱乐部共同制定了严禁携带球的运动规则)”可知，足球的比赛规则正式制定与1863年。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Soccer has long been a popular pastime around the world. According to the Bleacher Report on the Most Popular Sports in 2020, soccer is the most followed sport in 93 countries and areas with a combined population of 2 billion. How did the most popular game on earth begin (足球一直是世界各地流行的消遣方式。根据《Bleacher Report on the Most Popular Sports in 2020》介绍，足球是93个国家和地区最受欢迎的体育运动，共有20亿人口。这项地球上最受欢迎的游戏是如何开始的？)”结合文章主要介绍了足球的起源以及不同时期的发展情况。可推知，文章的目的是介绍足球的起源和发展。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章第一段引入文章关于足球起源的话题；第二段开始介绍足球最早的起源；第三段介绍了足球在14和15世纪欧洲的发展情况；第四段介绍了现代足球出现在19世纪中期的英国；第五段介绍了20世纪足球的发展情况。综上，最符合文章结构的是A选项。故选A。
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。介绍了气候与儿童饮食多样性之间是有关系的。气温升高和降雨模式的变化可能会减少世界各地儿童的饮食多样性，甚至可能破坏人们为改善食品安全所做的努力。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Warming temperatures and changing rainfall patterns may reduce diet diversity among children around the world and may even destroy efforts to improve food security. Researchers analyzed the results of health surveys from more than 107,000 children in 19 countries - in Asia; North, south-east and West Africa; as well as Central and South America. (气温升高和降雨模式的变化可能会减少世界各地儿童的饮食多样性，甚至可能破坏改善粮食安全的努力。研究人员分析了亚洲19个国家超过10.7万名儿童的健康调查结果；北非、东南部和西非；以及中美洲和南美洲)”可推知，科研人员做这个调查是为了探究并验证气候变化是否会对儿童饮食多样性产生影响。故选C项。
【13题详解】
指代猜测题。根据第四段末句“In some countries, the researchers say that the negative effects of climate change on diet diversity was great, and that they may even destroy efforts to improve food security.(研究人员说，在一些国家，气候变化对饮食多样性的负面影响很大，它们甚至可能破坏改善粮食安全的努力)”可知，在say的宾语从句中and作为连词连接了两个并列句，主语一致，因此第二个用代词they指代了the negative effects of climate change on diet diversity。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In some countries, the researchers say that the negative effects of climate change on diet diversity was great, and that they may even destroy efforts to improve food security.(研究人员说，在一些国家，气候变化对饮食多样性的负面影响很大，它们甚至可能破坏改善粮食安全的努力)”及最后一段“Diet diversity is a useful standard for areas with high rates of child malnutrition (营养不良)，says Daniel Mason D'Croz, an Australian researcher. "Children need a fruit or a vegetable or animal product besides the rice-that's an important thing for people to know," he says.(澳大利亚研究人员丹尼尔·梅森·德克罗兹(Daniel Mason D’croz)说，饮食多样性是儿童营养不良率高的地区的一个有用标准。他说:“除了大米，孩子们还需要一种水果、蔬菜或动物产品——这是人们应该知道的一件重要事情。”)”可知，气候变化对饮食多样性的负面影响很大,研究人员对此很关心，因为他们认为饮食多样性是儿童营养不良率高的地区的一个有用标准。应该保证孩子们饮食多样性。由此可以推理得知，降低饮食多样性会导致营养不良。故选B项。
【15题详解】
标题判断题。根据第一段首句“Warming temperatures and changing rainfall patterns may reduce diet diversity among children around the world and may even destroy efforts to improve food security.(气温升高和降雨模式的变化可能会减少世界各地儿童的饮食多样性，甚至可能破坏改善粮食安全的努力)”这是文章主题句，表示气候可能会对孩子的饮食结构产生影响，之后科研人员对此做了调研，结果的确如此，并希望父母对此重视。因此“气候可能影响儿童饮食的多样性”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选C项。
江西省赣州市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国哈佛大学的信息中心，它的观光细节、费用人数及参观事项等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段中的“Our mission is to serve as the “front door” to the university by providing historical and general information about the campus.”（我们的使命是通过提供有关校园的历史和一般信息，充当大学的“前门”。）可知哈佛信息中心的目的是为了介绍哈佛。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由倒数第三段中的“Reservations are required for tours of 15 or more people, with an absolute maximum of 125 people.”（15人或以上的旅行团需要预订，绝对最多125人。）可知哈佛旅行团限制了游客的数量。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由最后一段中的“You may also download audio （音频的）files of historical information on each of the buildings in Harvard Yard. These files, including an audio tour, can be obtained here at no charge.”（你也可以下载哈佛学院里每栋建筑的历史信息音频文件。这些文件，包括音频教程，可以在这里免费获得。）可知你独自参观校园时，可以享受免费的音频服务。故选B项。
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了，作者作为一位商业潜水员的糟糕一天，有一天工作时，衣服里进了一只有毒的水母的故事。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段中的“We have a diesel-powered industrial water heater. This equipment sucks the water out of the sea, heating it to a delightful temperature.”（我们有一个柴油驱动的工业热水器。这台设备把海水吸出，加热到令人愉快的温度。），可推断出作者在发生事故前认为热水器令人满意。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“In severe pain, I realized what had happened. The hot water machine had sucked up a jellyfish（水母）and pumped it directly into my suit.”（在极度痛苦中，我意识到发生了什么。热水器吸了一只水母，直接把它灌进我的衣服里。），可知是水母让作者在工作时感到不适。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。由最后一段中的“35 minutes later, I arrived at the surface. I was wearing nothing but my helmet. And my bottom was swollen.”（35分钟后，我到达水面。我只戴着头盔什么也没穿。我的屁股肿了。），由此判断出光着身子、肿着屁股的作者上岸后会感到尴尬。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。文章讲述了，作者作为潜水员，一天在海底工作时，加热器把一只有毒的水母吸进了衣服里面，使得作者屁股很痛很痒，最后作者光着身子、肿着屁股上岸，可知这是作者在工作中的糟糕一天，B项“糟糕的一天工作”为短文最佳标题。故选B项。
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了UWA学生Sammy通过研究来找出虎鲨经常在水柱中上下移动的原因，文章介绍了她的研究过程。Sammy认为研究虎鲨可以帮助她更好地理解整个生态系统，了解它们会如何影响它们下面食物链中的动物。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段Is it to control their body temperature Save energy Find food Tiger sharks at the Ningaloo Reef are thought to search the seafloor for prey as they dive down and swim up. But could there be other reasons why the sharks often move up and down through the water column 可知是为了控制体温吗？节约能量吗？找到食物吗？Ningaloo Reef的虎鲨被认为是在海底寻找猎物，它们潜到水下，然后游上来。但是，鲨鱼经常在水柱中上下移动还有其他原因吗？以及第二段中That’s what UWA student Sammy is hoping to find out for her Ph.D. research.可知这正是UWA学生Sammy希望在她的博士研究中找到的答案。由此可推知，第一段提出“鲨鱼经常在水柱中上下移动还有其他原因吗？”的疑问，接着文章说明Sammy通过研究来找出鲨鱼经常在水柱中上下移动的原因，可知第一段的作用是引入主题。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句But could there be other reasons why the sharks often move up and down through the water column (但是，鲨鱼经常在水柱中上下移动还有其他原因吗？)以及第二段第一句That’s what UWA student Sammy is hoping to find out for her Ph.D. research. (这正是UWA学生Sammy希望在她的博士研究中找到的答案)由此可知，Sammy想通过她的研究知道为什么虎鲨会游上游下。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Stomach content analysis has found their normal prey items, such as turtles, rays and fish,” Sammy said. “But have also found some really interesting things, such as license plates, cans and nails.”可知“胃内容物分析发现了它们的正常猎物，如海龟、鳐鱼和鱼类，”Sammy说。“但也发现了一些非常有趣的东西，比如车牌、易拉罐和钉子。”由此可推知，从胃内容物分析中可以推断出虎鲨的饮食非常广泛。故选D。
【11题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词后文getting that close to some very big animals可知Sammy一开始要去如此接近一些非常大的动物，她觉得有点担心。由此可知，划线单词意思为“担心的”。A. Careless.粗心的；B. Curious.好奇的；C. Fearful.担心的；D. Cautious.谨慎的。故选C。
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。文章说明了在会议或讲座中涂鸦实际上可能是有益的。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“Do you sometimes find yourself drawing random patterns (图案)during meetings and lectures Some people believe it shows you aren’t listening or paying attention. However, there are studies which claim the opposite, and that doodling might actually be beneficial.”你有时会发现自己在会议和讲座期间画随机的图案吗？有些人认为这表明你没有在倾听或注意。然而，也有研究得出相反的结论，涂鸦实际上可能是有益的。可知，“Random drawing”和doodling有相同的含义。故选B项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“However, in 2016, an article on the Harvard University website discussed the idea that random drawings may assist memory retention(保持)and concentration.”然而，在2016年,在哈佛大学网站上的一篇文章讨论了随机绘画可能有助于记忆力的保持和提高记忆力专注度。以及第三段“The article stresses that 26 of 44 American presidents were known to doodle, with Ronald Reagan famous for drawing cowboys.”这篇文章强调说，44位美国总统中有26位都有涂鸦的习惯，其中罗纳德·里根以画牛仔而闻名。可知，文中提到罗纳德·里根是为了举例说明涂鸦的好处。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Some experts believe that willingly accepting your creative and artistic sides during meetings may engage your mind. Jesse Prinz, a famous professor of philosophy, actively encourages his students to doodle. He believes that doodling is the “attentional sweet spot”.”一些专家认为，在会议中欣然接受你创造性和艺术性的一面可能会吸引你的思维。著名的哲学教授Jesse Prinz积极鼓励他的学生涂鸦。他认为涂鸦是“注意力的最佳点”。可知，Jesse Prinz认为涂鸦是“注意力的最佳点”，是因为涂鸦有助于调动思维。故选C项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“However, there are studies which claim the opposite, and that doodling might actually be beneficial.”然而，也有研究得出相反的结论，涂鸦实际上可能是有益的。以及后文介绍涂鸦的好处，可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是陈述涂鸦给我们带来的好处。故选A项。
【点睛】细节理解题主要考查考生对某句话或某几句话的理解，同学们若能根据题干内容从原文中找到相关的句子，然后进行比较和分析，便可确定最佳答案。多数情况下，作者不会明确的呈现一个事实，读者需要根据已有的信息进行处理，读出言外之意。还要特别注意文章的时间顺序、故事发生的地点、情节的发展和人物之间的关系。例如，第3题，根据第四段“Some experts believe that willingly accepting your creative and artistic sides during meetings may engage your mind. Jesse Prinz, a famous professor of philosophy, actively encourages his students to doodle. He believes that doodling is the “attentional sweet spot”.”一些专家认为，在会议中欣然接受你创造性和艺术性的一面可能会吸引你的思维。著名的哲学教授Jesse Prinz积极鼓励他的学生涂鸦。他认为涂鸦是“注意力的最佳点”。可知，Jesse Prinz认为涂鸦是“注意力的最佳点”，是因为涂鸦有助于调动思维。故选C项。