2022届江西省部分学校高三英语5月联考试题汇编：阅读理解（含答案）

2022届江西省部分学校高三英语5月联考试题分类汇编
阅读理解
2022届江西省新八校高三5月第二次联考英语试题
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Koziol Lab Job Advert
----Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing
The Koziol lab is seeking highly motivated candidates with diverse backgrounds interested in applying different approaches to investigating fundamental questions in biology and brain research. Candidates with a background and interest in at least one of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
（a）Molecular Biology
（b）Bioinformatics
（c）Mass Spectrometry
（d）Neurobiology
（e）Engineering / Microfluidics
We are interdisciplinary（跨学科）team. Depending on background and interest, the successful candidate can undertake different projects focusing on the subjects above.
OUR RESEARCH
we are addressing the following questions:
（1）How can information or memory be stored in the brain
（2）How can cells communicate with each other
（3）What changes occur in the brain during development, ageing or in disease
BENEFITS
Salary and benefits for research assistants are based on experience and qualifications. For internships（实习工）and students, stipends（津贴）are available. We have strong administrative support who can assist with housing, visas and other personal matters.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
The candidate must have or is about to obtain a Master degree in a relevant field, such as Molecular Biology, Informatics, Computational Biology, Engineering, Neurobiology, Biology, Medicine or related field.
LOCATION & WEB
26 Science Park Road, ZGC Life Science Park, Changping District, Beijing 102206, China
Koziol Laboratory Website:
www.DNALaboratory.org
CIBR Institute Website:
en.cibr.ac.cn
21. Who are encouraged to apply for the job
A. Those who are good at English. B. Those who are interested in Biology.
C. Those who do well in Neurobiology. D. Those who used to work as engineers.
22. Who are most likely to benefit from their research
A. Disabled workers. B. Inexperienced doctors.
C. Drivers with eyesight problems. D. Students with memory problems.
23. What do we know about the job advertisement
A. All applicants will have the same and fixed salary.
B. Only those with a master degree can apply for the job.
C. Required educational backgrounds are necessary for applicants.
D. Applicants have to present application forms to the two websites.
B
Recently, the harrowing farewell message appeared on the Internet, just three short sentences. “We are sure the army is capturing us now. We will see each other another day dear world. Bye.” It was signed “Fatemah”, the mother of Bana, a 7-year-old Syrian girl who got more than 200,000 Twitter followers as she and her family have documented their struggle to survive in war-ravaged Aleppo. And then, Bana’s Twitter account was abruptly deleted.
More than seventy years after a Dutch teenager penned the diary recording her family's life hiding from the Nazis, Bana has become the Anne Frank of the Syrian civil war.
So when Bana’s online presence disappeared, her followers tweeted anxiously under the hashtag WherelsBana. Was this the end of her story There was a sense of urgency and helplessness. Then, next afternoon, the account suddenly reappeared. Fatemah tweeted a bad message, “Under attack. Nowhere to go, every minute feels like death. Pray for us. ”They were alive; their story continued.
It wasn’t the first time that the family had tweeted from the edge of death.
Several days later, another message arrived from Aleppo, more hopeful this time. Bana tweeted, “ I am getting better without medicine with too much bombing. I miss you.” Then hours passed, and Bana’s account was silent as her followers tweeted prayers. The world watched on screens, waiting for her name to reappear.
24. What happened to the 7-year-old girl
A. She sought help on the Internet. B. Her Twitter account was suddenly removed.
C. She was being caught by Nazis. D. Her life was threatened at any moment.
25. Why was the Dutch girl Anne mentioned in the passage
A. To show how cruel the Syrian civil war was.
B. To show sympathy for the unlucky family in Syria.
C. To show the Syrian people were also being killed by Nazis.
D. To accuse the Dutch government of ignoring its people’s life.
26. What can we infer from the passage
A. Bana’s followers are always concerned about her fate.
B. In Syria the Nazis have claimed as many lives as in Dutch.
C. The Syrian civil war serves the interest of the Syrian people .
D. American government is to blame for the fate of Bana’s family.
27. Which of the following statement is probably true
A. Bana is of the same age asAnne. B. Bana’sfamily isthe same asAnne's.
C. Bana’s name issure to reappear on the Internet. D. Bana more than once narrowly escaped being killed.
C
Kori Doty does not identify “herself” as either male or female and uses the pronoun “they”. Doty gave birth to Searyl Atli at a friend's home. “T’m raising Searyl in such a way that until they have the sense of self and command of vocabulary to tell me who they are. I'm recognising them as a baby and trying to give them all the love and support to be the most whole person that they can be outside of the restrictions that come with the boy box and the girl box.”
The baby has still not been granted a birth certificate.The province only issues a birth certificate that states a gender. Doty has taken one step further- apply for a judicial review. Doty claims a medical examination at birth cannot decide a child’s true gender. “Those assumptions were incorrect, and I ended up having to do a lot of adjustments since then.” The court case is expected to be heard later.
Human rights lawyer barbara findlay, who styles her name without capital letters, said that the genderless health card arrived in the mail and that it is “a big deal and a major step forward". However, without a birth certificate, Searyl is listed as a non-citizen in the province’s system.
The lawyer argues that it violates the baby’s human right. “There used to be a reason to put sex on birth certificates. You used to need to know that because only men could vote, only men could own property, only men could sit in the Senate, and so on. Those days are long gone,” said Findlay. “...just as we used to have race on birth certificates, but we don’t any more. It’s time to take sex off birth certificates and treat it, like race, as a private matter.”
28. What will Doty do for her child Searyl Atli
A. She will fight for the child’s health card. B. She will help the child grow up healthily.
C. She will treat the child as a twin boy or girl. D. She will raise the child until they can speak.
29.What is the problem the child is now facing
A.Facing a charge from court. B.Enjoying no human rights.
C.Being given wrong a gender test. D.Being offered no birth certificate.
30.Why should the child be granted a birth certificate according to the lawyer
A. The child would otherwise be listed as a foreigner.
B. The genderless health card has arrived in the mail.
C. Now there is no need for information of sex on birth certificate.
D. The child’s human rights will be damaged without a birth certificate.
31.Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage
A. No Sex Identity , No Birth Certificate B. Boy and girl, Lucky and Happy
C. Male or Female ,Counts or Doubts D. No Birth Certificate , No Citizenship
D
Scientists found a single dose of the protein Hila worked on lab rats. They said it showed “great promise as a future stroke treatment” but had not yet been tested in human trials.
The researchers travelled to Fraser Island in Australia to hunt for and capture three potentially deadly Australian funnel web spiders. They then took the spiders back to their laboratory “for milking”.
This involved coaxing the spider into releasing its venom, which can then be sucked up using pipettes（吸管）. The scientists make a careful study of a protein in the venom and recreated a version of it in their lab.
They then injected this Hila into the lab rats. They found that the protein blocked acid-sensing ion channels in the brain-something the researchers say are key drivers of brain damage after stroke.
Professor Glenn King, who led the research, said, “We believe that we have, for the first time, found a way to minimize the effects of brain damage after a stroke. Hila even provides some protection to the core brain region most affected by oxygen deprivation, which is generally considered unrecoverable due to the rapid cell death caused by stroke.”
Dr. Kate Holmes, deputy director for Research at the Stroke Association, said, “We welcome any treatment that has the potential to reduce the damage caused by stroke, particularly if this can benefit people who are unable to arrive at hospital quickly.”
A stroke is a brain attack that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off or there is bleeding on the brain. Every two seconds, someone in the world will have a stoke. Stroke is the second most common cause of death, causing about6.7million deaths each year, one every five seconds. Almost one in every eight deaths is caused by stroke.
32. Which of the following is the last step of the research
A. Inject the protein into lab rats. B. Obtain the deadly spiders’ venom.
C. Catch three deadly spiders. D. Recreate a version of the protein.
33. What does the underlined word in the third paragraph probably mean
A. Forcing. B. Trapping. C. Requiring. D. Feeding.
34. What is the main idea of the whole passage
A. It is significant to acquire a medicine for stroke.
B. A promising cure for stroke is probably on the way.
C. Spiders are contributing to the treatment of strokes.
D. Stroke is the second biggest killer of in the world.
35. What purpose does the last paragraph serve
A. To summarize the passage. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To provide the background. D. To support the argument.
2022届江西省宜春市八校高三5月联合考试英语试题
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 Loveliest Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in London
The Spaniards Inn, Hampstead
It feels like Christmas whenever you enter the Spaniards Inn, which was built in 1585 and appears in The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. So you can expect actual Christmas Day here to feel like a very special version of the event, with a pick-and-choose menu that has included the must-have roast turkey, beefsteak, mushroom, pan-fried trout （鲑鱼）and lamb.
Address: Spaniards Road, Hampstead, London NW3 7JJ
Prices: 79. 95 per person
Bob Bob Richard, Soho
It is proudly open 365 days a year. You can taste fresh oysters（牡蛎）and caviar（鱼子酱）from the British and Russian menu. One of the best things about this central London restaurant being open on Christmas Day is the fact that you can park in Soho for free.
Address: 1 Upper James Street, Soho, London W1F9DF
Prices: A minimum of 100 per person on Christmas Day
Duck&Waffle, the City
Dinners can get close to Santa’s sleigh（雪橇） by spending Christmas Day high up above the city, at Duck ＆Waffle on the 40th floor of Heron Tower. It is the highest restaurant in England and has set menus for the special day. Neighbor restaurant Sushisamba on the 38th and 39th floors will also be open on Christmas Day for a unique Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian menu.
Address: 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY
Prices: f120 per person
The Grill at The Dorchester, Mayfair
With a five-course menu from head chef Tom Booton, a Christmas lunch at The Grill at The Dorchester looks set to be one of the most luxurious meals of the season, including a perfect wine for each course. Live music will accompany your meal, which is 350 per person, or 150 for each child and free for those aged six and under.
Address: 53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K1QA
21. What can we know about The Spaniards Inn, in Hampstead
A. Dinners can find it at 1 Upper James Street, Soho, London.
B. Dinners can park there for free on Christmas Day.
C. It is a restaurant that is open all year round.
D. It is mentioned in a famous novel.
22. What do we learn about Duck &Waffle, the City
A. People can eat fresh oysters and caviar there.
B. People can have a taste of foreign dishes nearby.
C. People can sleigh nearby for free after a meal.
D. People can watch stage performances when having meals there.
23. How much will a couple with an eight-year-old child be charged at The Grill at The Dorchester on Christmas Day
A. 700. B. 850. C. 950. D. 1, 050.
B
55-year-old Michael Smith spotted an injured baby bird lying on the roadside as he cycled home one evening in May. He picked up the tiny bird, now named Patch, and took him home, where he made him a little nest and fed him boiled eggs. Now he has recovered and is about 16 weeks old. Patch has spread his wings, but comes back to his rescuer when Michael calls.
Bird and man have such a close relationship that Patch gives his friend little beaky kisses and hitches lifts （搭便车） on his bike rides and walks. Michael loves Patch so much that he even slept in the open air one night when his feathered friend didn't come out of a tree.
Michael, an ex-builder from Malvern in Worcestershire, said, “I love nature and animals, so I couldn't leave him injured in the wild. He's like my best friend now, and I spend as much time with him as possible. He is the talk of the town, and if I am not with him, everyone is asking after him. ”
Michael thought Patch, who he thinks is a boy, had been attacked by another animal when he found him with a broken wing. After living in an old pigeon box Michael got from a friend, and being fed boiled eggs, bread and milk, Patch took four weeks to recover the use of his wing. Michael still feeds Patch worms, and fruit like cherries and grapes, but the now-recovered bird catches moths for himself.
Patch lives in a nest that Michael built in the garden, but comes in for playmates and occasional sleepovers （在外过夜）in the house Michael shares with his 78-year-old mother Mary.
Michael said, “People call me the bird whisper, or birdman of Malvern. It came quite naturally to me. And 1 remember all these tales I've heard about people rescuing birds and forming a bond. I was quite well known around here but I am even more so now: it's a lovely thing to be known for it. Having him is such a lovely thing to happen. ”
24. How did Michael Smith treat Patch after finding him lying on the road
A. He brought him home and fed him.
B. He handed him to a relevant department.
C. He did an operation on his wings by himself.
D. He had its wings treated in a pet hospital.
25. Why did Michael sleep in the open air one night
A. Patch was left injured in the nest.
B. He wanted to find Patch and take hold of him.
C. Patch sat in a tree and didn't visit him.
D. He found Patch had spread his wings and flown away.
26. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph
A. How Patch was attacked by another animal.
B. How Michael helped Patch get well again.
C. How Patch managed to catch moths for himself.
D. How Michael found a pigeon box for Patch to live in.
27. What can we learn about Michael from the text
A. He lives with his mother who is old.
B. He hates it when Patch gives him a kiss.
C. He asked somebody to make a nest for Patch.
D. He is a construction worker and will retire soon.
C
Potted house plants are commonly thought to clean indoor air, often finding themselves in homes and offices for this reason. But scientists now believe their power might be wildly overestimated.
Plants are thought to absorb volatile（易挥发的） organic compounds （VOCs）, a type of indoor pollution. But simply opening a few windows or fitting an air handling system in an office can clean the air faster than plants, according to researchers at Drexel University, Pennsylvania.
Depending on the size of the space, the researchers calculated it would take between 10 and 1, 000 plants per square meter of floor space to clean the air at the same level as an open window or specialized equipment.
As people in developed countries spend up to 85 percent of their time indoors, it is important to understand the sorts of pollutants we encounter in these enclosed spaces and find effective ways to control them, the authors of a study on the subject argued.
Co-author Michael Waring, professor in Drexel's College of Engineering, told Newsweek, “We noticed that there was a common understanding on the Internet that potted plants improve air quality. ”
“Though many of ús in the indoor air quality field had come to the conclusion that this assumption was not true, there was no definite study to prove that plants were ineffective on VOC removal. ”
Waring told Newsweek he partly traced the exaggerated（夸张的）idea back to a frequently quoted 1989 NASA study, which looked at how to purify the air of space stations. The research is thought to be significant enough to have its own Wikipedia page.
For their study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, Waring and his student Bryan Cummings looked over 12 existing studies relating to indoor plants and air quality conducted over the past three decades.
28. Why are potted house plants often used in homes and offices according to the text
A. They can improve people's mood.
B. They can beautify homes and offices.
C. They are commonly thought to make people more relaxed.
D. They are usually thought to be able to clean the air.
29. What does “this assumption" in the sixth paragraph refer to
A. Potted plants improve indoor air quality.
B. Potted plants are ineffective on absorbing indoor pollutants.
C. Opening a few windows in an office can drive pollutants off.
D. Specialized equipment in an office can handle indoor pollution.
30. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
A. The causes of indoor bad air quality.
B. The influences of bad air quality on people's health.
C. The effective methods of controlling indoor pollution.
D. The significance of controlling indoor pollution.
31. What can we infer from Michael Waring's words
A. Potted plants are quite effective on removing VOCs.
B. The idea that potted plants can purify air is overestimated.
C. Potted plants can improve air quality to a great degree.
D. There is no evidence to prove that potted plants can purify air.
D
As the Ukraine-Russia conflict worsens, only diplomatic dialogue and negotiations can bring peace, analysts say. And as for this, India can play a useful role, they said. India has been advocating “dialogue and diplomacy” as a solution, said Karori Singh, retired fellow of the South Asia Studies Centre at India's University of Rajasthan.
Singh noted that the United Nations and most countries have appealed to both sides to control and reduce the conflict, while North Atlantic Treaty Organization member states imposed economic sanctions（制裁）on Russia. “Such sanctions will make every nation suffer, not merely Russia, and the world economy will again slow down, " Singh said, expressing a view that sanctions or restrictions could prove of the opposite result.
Countries must “try to avoid expanding alliances（盟国） which are harmful to the security of other countries＂ while pushing for peace, he said. The focus must be on “the common challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, widening inequality, climate change and extreme poverty”, said Singh, who believes that talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiating teams are advancing in the right direction.
India's refusing to vote on UN Security Council resolutions on Ukraine has drawn criticism from media in the United States and other Western countries. On Wednesday, India refused to vote on a resolution criticizing the Russian military action in Ukraine. Western countries have also tried to persuade India to rebuke and sanction Moscow, with politicians in Washington even urging India to “take a clear position”. And some media reports have suggested that the US could be weighing potential sanctions on India. Swaran Singh, professor of diplomacy at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, said India is “calling all sides to ensure respect for sovereignty（主 权）”.
“Guided especially by its need to safely bring back large numbers of Indian citizens in Ukraine, New Delhi's position has made India far more active in its engagement with this conflict, " he said. T. S. Tirumurti, India's permanent representative to the UN, said on Wednesday that India's most urgent thing to do is to guarantee the “safe and uninterrupted passage” of Indian citizens, reported The Hindu newspaper. Data from Ukraine's Education and Science Ministry showed that there were 18, 095 Indian students in Ukrainian universities in 2020.
32. How can the security of countries be guaranteed to some degree according to Karori Singh
A. By avoiding widening inequality.
B. By imposing economic sanctions.
C. By stopping expanding alliances.
D. By getting rid of extreme poverty.
33. What does the underlined word “rebuke” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Consult. B. Evaluate. C. Blame. D. Ignore.
34. What is the most urgent thing for India to do at present
A. To take control of COVID-19 pandemic in India.
B. To criticize the Russian military action in Ukraine.
C. To call all sides to ensure respect for sovereignty.
D. To assist Indian citizens in Ukraine in returning safely.
35. What can be the best title for the news report
A. India fails to play useful role in Ukraine-Russia conflict
B. Washington warns India to “take a clear position"
C. India urges dialogue to bring fighting to an end
D. India refuses to vote on UN Security Council resolutions on Ukraine
2022届江西省重点中学协作体高三下学期第二次联考英语试卷
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
Dogs need regular exercise to stay healthy and to stop them from getting bored. But the amount of time dogs need outdoors varies based on their age, size and breed.
Based on their age
While puppies are often bundles of energy, it is important not to over-exercise young dogs. A good rule of thumb for puppies is that they should enjoy five minutes of a movement twice a day per month of their age; so, for example, if your puppy is 12 weeks old, keep walks or play sessions to around 15 minutes each.
Elderly dogs may struggle to take long walks, but should still be given the opportunity to go outside and move around at their own pace at least twice daily.
Based on their size
All dogs should be let outside for exercise twice a day, but how intense that exercise should be depends, partly, on the size of the dog. Larger breeds need more space to wander around so, in addition to regular play in the house or garden.
Smaller dogs often require less space of a workout, so letting them out for a runaround, in addition to their daily walk, can be an appropriate form of exercise.
Based on their breed
Some breeds, such as border collies, springer spaniels, German shepherds and Siberian huskies, have been bred as "working dogs", so are suited to covering long distances. Dogs such as labradors and poodles have bundles of energy, so they are also great companions for a long walk.
Brachycephalic breeds, such as pugs or bulldogs, are more likely to struggle with intense exercise. For these breeds, two shorter walks each day may be the best option; make sure to incorporate some rest breaks, and plenty of drinking opportunities, too.
21. How long exercise is suitable for a 4-month-old puppy
A.10 minutes. B.15 minutes. C.20 minutes. D.25 minutes.
22. What might be the major concern in terms of the dogs of different sizes
A. Location. B. Time. C. Space. D. Frequency.
23. Which of the following breeds is suited to workouts of low intensity
A. Labradors. B. Bulldogs. C. German shepherds. D. Siberian huskies.
B
David Frank started working for tips when he was 11 years old, delighting restaurant diners in New York with his magic tricks. As a teenager he would make an average of $60-70 in an evening—not bad, but he wanted more. So he started reading research on tipping, and found a study showing that servers who left a sweet at the end of the meal could up their pay. He tried handing customers a playing card at the end of his act, which he hoped would persuade them to part with more cash. It worked.
Mr. Frank's findings confirmed the notion of the tip as a sort of reward for outstanding service. For a start, economists are puzzled by the fact that so many people give tips, voluntarily handing out cash for a routine service, when it is assumed that customers generally want to pay as little as possible for what they buy. But fuzzier factors also seem to matter, like the feelings of gratitude that Mr. Frank inspired. A Survey in 2010 by Ofer Azar of Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that 8S% of American tippers claimed to be following a social pattern, while 60% said they tipped to avoid guilt.
During the pandemic these fuzzy factors appear to have strengthened. Mr. Lynn observed that people have been tipping more generously even while ordering take-away food.
The presence of a pandemic or of a magician performing at one's table are just two of many factors that may affect the size of a tip. A tipper may simply be touched by the server. If a waiter squats down beside you at the table as he or she takes your order, that often brings a higher tip. Good weather may encourage generosity too. Race can be an uglier factor. A study of tips for cab drivers found that black drivers were tipped on average at a rate of 13%, while white drivers got 20%.
24. Why did David Frank hand customers a card
A. To delight the customers. B. To provide the best service.
C. To satisfy their needs. D. To increase his income.
25. What do we know about the tipping fact
A. Customers want to pay as few tips as possible. B. Most tippers in America tip because others tip.
C. Tipping is the best way to show gratitude. D. Tipping is usually included in the bill.
26. Why does the author mention "take-away food"
A. To indicate take- away food is more popular during pandemic.
B. To persuade readers to order take-away food in pandemic.
C. To emphasize that people tend to give more tips in pandemic.
D. To explain there's no need to tip in terms of take-away food.
27. What can we infer from last paragraph
A. The pandemic makes tips unaffordable.
B. The customers' mood influences their tipping.
C. Tipping has nothing to do with weather.
D. There are more white drivers than black ones.
C
E-scooters（电子滑板车）are an increasingly common site on Britain's roads and pavements. With an electric motor attached, they have become the go-to vehicle of unruly teenagers everywhere.
But here are two things that might surprise you: First, Even though they're quite clearly being used by thousands of people, because of the way the law is written, e-scooters cannot use the pavements and cycle lanes, because they have a motor. But they can't use the roads as motor vehicles either, because they are not properly licensed or taxed. And the second thing: I think they are brilliant. Because energy density（密度）and efficiency has improved, it has made it possible to strap a battery onto a scooter, and actually have it carry you far enough to be useful.
I'm enthusiastic about scooters because I think they're like a Swiss Army Knife, and can help solve multiple problems in society. They're much greener than cars, which is great for the environment. They're much smaller too, so take up less space on the road. They could even help ease Britain's ongoing housing crisis. Because e-scooters could expand the distance in which it is reasonable to commute, making more housing accessible to the people who need it. And from a less high- minded perspective, it's impossible to deny that they're huge fun to ride.
In 2020, the government authorized local authorities to permit trials of rental scooter schemes around the country. The scooters are operated by a range of providers, and can be picked up off the street by scanning a QR-code with an app. Now, I know what you're thinking. Scooter users are already annoying—so wouldn't legalizing them make them even worse I'm not convinced. If e-scooters were legalized, they could be properly licensed and regulated. I also think if privately owned scooters were allowed, it would also incentivize good behavior, as scooter owners rather than renters would be more likely to, for example, own a helmet and take good care of their own equipment.
There is some good news for the sceptics though. At the end of last year, the government scooted the question of legalization into the long grass, announcing that instead of making a decision, the regional trials would be extended until November. So, my dream of an e-scooter utopia might have to wait for a bit longer.
28. Which of the following may be out of our expectation
A. E-scooters are common on Britain's roads.
B. E-scooters cannot be used everywhere legally.
C. The practical value of e-scooters is limited.
D. People prefer riding an e-scooter to using a car.
29. Why do e-scoters have a positive effect on the housing crisis in Britain
A. More houses are acceptable to more people.
B. E-scooters are great for the housing environment.
C. E-scooters take up less space in houses.
D. It's huge fun to ride an e-scooter in the house.
30. What does the underlined word "incentivize" in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Encourage. B. Maintain. C. Restrict. D. Praise.
31. What is the government's attitude towards legalization of e-scooters
A. Favorable. B. Cautious. C. Opposed. D. Indifferent.
D
Why do old people dislike new music As I've grown older, I often hear people of my age say they just don't like good music as they used to. Why does this happen Luckily, psychology can give us some insights into this puzzle. Musical tastes begin to become clear as early as age 13 or 14. By the time we're in our early 20s, these tastes get locked into place pretty firmly.
In fact, studies have found that by the time we turn 33, most of us have stopped listening to new music. Meanwhile, popular songs released when you're in your early teens are likely to remain quite popular among your age group for the rest of your life.
There could be a biological explanation for this, as there's evidence that the brain's ability to make subtle distinctions between different chords, rhythms, and melodies weakens with age. So to older people, newer, less familiar songs might all "sound the same."
But there are maybe some simpler reasons for older people's dislike to newer music. One of the most researched laws of social psychology is something called the "mere exposure effect", which in essence means that the more we're exposed to something, the more we tend to like it. This happens with people we know, the advertisements we see and, the songs we listen to. When you're in your early teens, you probably spend a fair amount of time listening to music or watching music videos. Your favorite songs and artists become familiar, comforting parts of your routine.
For many people over 30, job and family obligations increase, so there's less time to spend discovering new music. Instead, many will simply listen to old, familiar favorites from that period of their lives when they had more free time.
Psychology research has shown that the emotions that we experience as teens seem more intense than those that come later. And we also know that intense emotions are associated with stronger memories and preferences. Both of these might explain why the songs we listen to during this period become so memorable and beloved.
So there's nothing wrong with your parents because they don't like your music. Rather it's all part of the natural order of things.
32. What have studies found about most people by the time they turn 33
A. They show little interest in new music.
B. They find all music sounds the same.
C. They can make subtle distinctions about music.
D. They seldom listen to songs released in their teens.
33. Which of the following explains the underlined phrase "mere exposure effect" in Para 4
A. Tom likes the book, so he reads it more times.
B. Andy recites the words repeatedly and he is fed up with them.
C. Mike often listens to the same song and becomes more and more interested in it.
D. Peter goes to school by bike every day, and therefore his riding skills are better and better.
34. What is the initial factor of one's preference for songs according to the psychology research
A. Strong memory. B. Job obligation. C. Natural order. D. Intense emotion.
35. What's the best title of this passage
A. Quality issues of new music. B. Older people's dislike of new music.
C. Older people's changing musical tastes. D. Insights into the features of good music.
2022届江西省金太阳高三二轮复习联考（二）新高考卷I 英语试题（解析版）
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
As parents, most of us are keen to encourage a love of reading in our children but sometimes it can be hard to know how to do this. All four of these books contain loads of useful tips about how to get your kids into reading and stand out as my favourite books. The books should be widely available in libraries and bookshops. You can also buy them online with free postage anywhere in the world through the Book Depository.
Rocket Your Child into Reading
Best known as an Australian children's author, Jackie French also struggled at school with reading and writing and knows first-hand all about the inpact these stuggles have on a child's self- esteem and atiude to school and leaming. In this book , Jackie looks at the dfferent ways children leam. She has some wonderful ideas about how parents can help stnggling readers.
Reading Magic
The book is beautifully witten with lots of iformation about the importance of reading aloud to children. As well as being an author of the most beautiful picture books for young children, Mem Fox is also a teacher and literacy advocate so her advice is backed up with lots of research. Reading Magic is quite a short book, full of hunour and very easy to read.
The Reading Bug
Before Paul Jennings started writing flltime, he was a special-education teacher and then a speech pathologist. Like Mem, Paul believes parents are the best reading teachers in the world and that parental involvement is key to a child learming to read and use language. This is another easy - to - read book which presents simple strategies to show how parents can use books to enrich their children's lives.
The Read-Aloud Handbook
This book was originally published in 1979 and is still in print. It contains many ideas to encourage reading in children. Originally a journalist, Jim Trelease has some interesting things to say about the US education system, with its emphasis on testing almost to the exclusion of all else. Like Mem Fox, Jim is a passionate advocate for children's literacy and the importance of reading to children.
1. Which book can better help children with reading difficulty
A. Reading Magic. B. The Reading Bug.
C. The Read-Aloud Handbook. D. Rocket Your Child into Reading.
2. Who is both a teacher and author while creating works
A. Paul Jennings. B. Jim Trelease.
C. Mem Fox. D. Jackie French.
3. What do the four books have in common
A They are all newly-printed books.
B. They are beautiful picture books.
C. They are offered to children for free.
D. They are books about raising readers.
B
At most schools in the U. S., it’s customary to have a cheer squad (啦啦队) to support athletics. Cheerleaders drum up excitement before games, put on jaw—dropping routines at games, and provide support on the sidelines of most events. But students who participate in performing and visual arts seldom receive the same displays of support as athletes do. A group of students at Mountain View High School in Orem, Utah, decided to change that fact by creating a cheer squad just for the arts.
Their school’s athletics cheer squad is called the Bruin Crazies, so they named their artistic cheer squad the Bruin Classies! This is a new brand with which they could create something for all of the arts, whether it is band, dance show, photography and art galleries—to give them some publicity and cheer them on.
Classies wear a “uniform” of bow ties to indicate the “sense of class”artistic efforts bring their school. They carry around signs to advertise the upcoming play, musical, or dance performance. Hoping to drum up ticket sales, they encourage their fellow students to come out to support the hard work of others. They also attend performances and displays at school to cheer their classmates on.
After years of discussion to make a cheer squad for the arts, this is the first time they’ve been able to pull it off. More than 90 students have already signed up to be a Bruin Classy! “The students have poured their time and energy into their arts, and it is worthy to be celebrated. ”Caleb Stay, the cheer squad leader, said, “If you worked really hard on something and no one showed up, it would be disappointing. We just want to make sure that no one feels that way. ”
This is such an amazing idea! We can’t believe no one has come up with it before, but hopefully these thoughtful teens have started a new trend to support the arts in other schools, too.
4. Why did the students in Mountain View high school set up the Bruin Classies
A. To support the arts in their schoo1. B. To compete with the Bruin Crazies.
C. To participate in the art performing. D. To cheer the athletes on in the games.
5. How do Classies make the art performances appealing to students at school
A. By offering free tickets to students.
B. By popularizing the art performances.
C. By inviting students to attend performances.
D. By wearing a special uniform for art festivals.
6. What can be inferred from Caleb Stay’s words
A. More students will sign up the Bruin Classy.
B. Few students like to attend the art performance.
C. The artistic cheer squad will become a new trend.
D. The students’artistic efforts deserve to be admired.
7. What is the best title of the text
A. Move over, “Crazies,” the “Classies” are here
B. “Crazies” keep up, never give in to “Classies”
C. The Bruin Crazies, a “uniform” of bow ties
D. The Bruin Crazies, a big hit in Orem, Utah
C
Electricity has started flowing from the Hornsea 2 wind farm, which will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm when it is complete. Located in the ocean off the UK’s east coast, it is unlikely to hold the title long, however. The expansion of onshore wind has flattened out, but offshore is in the rapid growth phase,and some huge projects are under development and consideration.
When complete, Hornsea 2 will consist of 165 wind turbines (涡轮机), each with a peak capacity of 8 MW. At 1,320 MW, Hornsea 2 will take the title of world’s largest from the neighboring Homsea 1, which has smaller but more numerous turbines, for a total capacity of 1,218 MW.
The project came in the fortuitous-timing. The possibility that limitations in gas supply and a cold winter could seriously disturb electricity networks in the UK, causing anxiety for months. Even a small part of Hornsea’s eventual production will help reduce that danger. On its first morning, it contributed to almost 50 percent of Britain’s electricity.
Meanwhile, the development coincides (类似) with China’s largest offshore wind farm, Jiangsu Qidong, which reached full operation a day later. At a total of 802 MW, Jiangsu Qidong is behind either Hornsea stage, but it is twice the size of the existing offshore wind farm outside Europe. North American wind farms usually standardize with a single size of turbine, but Jiangsu Qidong uses seven models.
Neither Hornsea nor Jiangsu Qidong compares to the giant wind farms being developed by Denmark and South Korea,and the more potential giant off Iceland. Even before those come to fruition, Hornsea’s third stage—with 2,400 MW soon to start construction—will leave them well behind.
Even with operations beginning at these wind farms,offshore wind accounts for less than 10 percent of global wind production. It’s also currently more expensive. However, prices are falling faster for offshore, as turbines get larger and experience grows. It is anticipated that the next round of UK wind farms, instead of requiring subsidies (补贴), will return money to the public.
8. What is Britain trying to do to provide more energy recently
A. Expand more onshore wind power farms.
B. Produce more electricity from fossil fuels.
C. Develop wind power from the land to the sea.
D. Build the world’s largest turbine off the coast.
9. What does the words “in the fortuitous—timing” mean in paragraph 3
A. At a high speed. B. In a wide range.
C. At the right moment. D. Ahead of schedule.
10. How is the passage mainly developed
A. By making comparisons. B. By following time order.
C. By listing some statistics. D. By giving some examples.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward the offshore wind farms
A. Skeptical. B. Tolerant. C. Favorable. D. Objective.
D
Despite their endless social activities, closely packed urban environments often come with the hidden phenomenon of increased loneliness. According to Dr. Vivek Murthy, United States Surgeon General, the global “loneliness epidemic” is an overlooked consequence of urban living that carries serious risks, associated with heart disease, depression, anxiety, and dementia.
While there are many ways to overcome loneliness such as redesigning urban architecture to help facilitate social interactions or making it easier for people to own pets, a new study also recommends adding nature into the mix.
The findings, published in the journal Scientific Reports, follows a review of assessments provided by more than 750 U. K. residents who volunteered to use a custom — built smartphone app for two weeks. The participants were questioned randomly three times a day using a technique called an “ecological momentary assessment”. In addition to questions about overcrowding and social inclusion (融入), the volunteers were asked about their natural surroundings, such as “Can you see trees, plants and water right now ” Feelings of“momentary loneliness” were then ranked on a five-point scale.
According to the more than 16, 600 assessments received, overcrowded environments increased feelings of loneliness by a shocking 38%, regardless of age, gender, education level, or occupation. When people were able to interact with green spaces or hear birds or see the sky, however, loneliness dropped by 28%. Social inclusivity, defined by the research team as feeling welcomed by a group or sharing similar values, also dropped loneliness by 21%.
These findings appear to correlate (联系) with previous research into the mental benefits of walking through natural areas. Johanna Gibbons, leader of the research team, further indicates that high-quality green and blue spaces such as parks and rivers in dense urban areas, which is often viewed as a key weapon in the fight against climate change, can also be critical in improving our own well — being and reducing feelings of isolation. She said, “I believe deep in our souls, there are really deep connections with natural forces.”
12. What problem is discussed in paragraph 1
A. Urban living lacks social connection.
B. Loneliness is a growing threat in cities.
C Modern cities are getting overcrowded.
D. Aging population are facing more risks.
13. What did the social survey focus on
A. How loneliness affected people of all ages.
B. What the root of the loneliness in cities was.
C. How hi-technology improved people’s lives.
D. What people’s favorite living surroundings were.
14. What might help deal with urban loneliness according to the new survey
A A life experience in nature. B. Low rates of social activities.
C. An overcrowded environment. D. A design of urban architecture.
15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Playing hard is harmful to mental health.
B. People in green spaces may be more cheerful.
C. Global warming changes our characteristics.
D. Everything is connected with natural forces.
2022届江西省重点中学盟校高三第二次联考英语试卷 （解析版）
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
Russia is the largest country on Earth and has a rich cultural heritage and history. Let’s take a look at some interesting Russian customs.
Response to a sneeze
“A-CHOO!”
The Russian response to a sneeze is, “Good health to you!” This goes back to more superstitious times when a sneeze was believed to separate the soul from the body. To prevent the devil from stealing the soul, the words “bless you” was said to free the soul from the devil and return it to its rightful owner, according to The Guardian. But things get a bit more interesting if you sneeze while someone else is talking. If that happens, the interrupted speaker will often say, “I’m telling the truth.”
Don’t whistle
Another widespread Russian saying goes, “Do not whistle — there will be no money.” One might think that whistling a song sounds cheerful. However, it’s not recommended for you to show your whistling talents under a roof in front of Russians, or they might express concerns over your bank account, according to The Moscow Times. In Russia, people believe whistling attracts evil spirits. Even more, sailors are careful not to whistle on a ship, for the fear of attracting violent storms.
Sauna
Russia’s winter is icy cold, with the lowest temperature even reaching -70℃. Visiting a sauna is a popular winter activity for Russians. The first step in a Russian sauna involves washing the body with ice water, followed by high-temperature steam. In order to prevent the hot steam from hurting the scalp (头皮) and ears, they may wear a thick hat. After that, Russians may take a cold bath or swim in icy pools. In a traditional Russian winter sauna, people will run out of the sauna room and roll in the snow to strengthen their bodies. For Russians, it is more than just a sauna. It’s a tradition for socializing and keeping friendships strong.
21. Why would the Russian say something good when you sneeze
A Because they think it is very interesting.
B. Because they think you are not telling the truth.
C. Because they think the words would separate your soul from the body.
D. Because they think the words would save your soul from the devil.
22. In the opinion of Russians, what would happen if you whistle
A. You’ll be cheerful by whistling. B. You’ll draw devils and be badly off.
C. Your bank account will be the concern of others. D. Your ship won’t be at the mercy of violent storms.
23. What does “sauna” mean to the Russian
A. It is no more than a popular winter activity. B. It is a chance to demonstrate their bravery.
C. It is an opportunity to do physical exercise. D. It is a kind of get-together to remain relationship.
B
Thirteen years ago, Ava Kaufman was fighting for her life. Now, thanks to a donor heart and successful organ transplant, she’s alive — and saving others.
“My life changed on a dime.” said Kaufman, who was a professional dancer and black belt in taekwondo (跆拳道) when an autoimmune disease went undiagnosed and she ended up on life support in intensive care with organ failure. On her birthday in 2009, she received a new heart and promised God if she could live to raise her young daughter, she would do everything she could to give back. Today, Kaufman is doing just that.
Kaufman started her non-profit, Ava’s Heart. She and her organization offer transplant patients services that are often not covered by insurance, including food, gas, and housing. She found out that patients often must show financial security and be able to afford transportation and housing near their transplant hospital to get listed. And for some patients hoping to receive a transplant in a big city like Los Angeles, where rents are high and hotels are expensive, the cost alone could be a barrier.
Kaufman runs two housing locations where she houses up to five transplant patients and their families at a time, at no cost, after their surgery. This allows them to remain close to their transplant hospital for the duration of their aftercare. Since she started, Kaufman has helped about 175 people with post-transplant housing, and about 150 more with support services and financial assistance.
At 72, Kaufman works out every day and has no plans to slow down. “I feel like I was chosen to do this,” she said. “When I made a promise to God, I didn’t know what it was going to be, but it turned out to be my non-profit, Ava’s Heart.”
24. What left Kaufman’s life in danger
A. A heart from a donor. B. An undiagnosed disease.
C. An organ transplant. D. A promise to God.
25. What does the underlined phrase “on a dime” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Immediately. B. Slightly. C. Frequently D. Occasionally.
26. What can we infer about Ava’s Heart
A. It has offered housing to 175 patients after their transplant surgeries.
B. It plans to slow down because no profit can be made from the patients.
C. It was started by Kaufman to help the transplant patients with insurance.
D. It makes a great difference to the patients who can’t afford the cost.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. A Woman Fighting for Life. B. Never Lose Heart in Future.
C. Home is Where the Heart is. D. Heart Donation to Those in Need.
C
Though writing by hand is increasingly being overshadowed by the ease of computers, a new study finds handwriting helps people learn certain skills surprisingly faster and significantly better than learning the same material through typing or watching videos.
Brenda Rapp, a professor of cognitive science in Johns Hopkins University, led an experiment, in which 42 people were taught the Arabic alphabet, split into three groups of learners: writers, typers and video watchers. Everyone learned the letters one at a time by watching videos of them being written along with hearing names and sounds. After being introduced to each letter, the three groups would attempt to learn what they just saw and heard in different ways. The video group got an on-screen flash of a letter and had to recognize it. The typers would have to find the letter on the keyboard. The writers had to copy the letter with pen and paper. After as many as six sessions, the writing group reached this level of proficiency (熟练) faster than the other groups.
Next the researchers wanted to determine to what extent the groups could generalize this new knowledge. In other words, they could all recognize the letters, but could anyone really use them like a professional by writing with them, using them to spell new words and using them to read unfamiliar words The writing group was best — decisively — in all of those things.
Rapp says it’s because handwriting reinforces the visual and aural lessons. The simple act of writing by hand provides a perceptual-motor (感知运动) experience that unifies what is being learned about the letters (their shapes, their sounds, and their motor plans), which in turn creates richer knowledge and fuller true-learning.
Although the participants in the study were adults, the researchers expect they’d see the same results in children. The findings have implications for classrooms, where pencils and notebooks have taken a backseat in recent years to tablets and laptops.
28. In this study, what is the advantage of writing by hand
A. It contributes to a faster and better learning. B. It can’t be replaced by computers and Internet.
C. It combines visual and aural images into study. D. It never makes any mistake in the six sessions.
29. How were the people divided into groups in the experiment
A. On the basis of their interest in letters. B. According to their way of learning letters.
C. Considering the time spent in learning letters. D. By their levels of proficiency in letters.
30. What effect do the researchers expect the study have on students
A. Uncertain. B. Negative. C. Beneficial. D. Challenging.
31. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To advertise a method. B. To clarify a concept.
C To introduce a research. D. To explain a phenomenon.
D
Humans have been exploring the infinite abyss (深渊) beyond Earth’s atmosphere. When astronauts explore the vast expanse of outer space, they need to wear high-tech spacesuits to protect them from the freezing conditions of the universe.
Hollywood movies have idealized the iconic suit, its design leading the masses to believe it’s an outfit that can be slipped on within minutes. In fact, the spacesuit which is made up of nearly a half dozen different components and can have up to 16 layers is its own fully functioning spacecraft that takes hours to put on and requires help from one’s colleagues.
The astronauts on the Artemis missions, NASA’s next program to send the first woman and the first person of color to the moon, will wear the latest spacesuit, called the exploration extravehicular mobility unit, also known as xEMU, according to NASA.
Each spacesuit has a portable life support system, which includes a water tank for the cooling garment and carbon dioxide removal system to regulate body temperature, remove excess heat and maintain the astronauts’ health, said Richard Rhodes, the deputy lead for xEMU pressure garment development at NASA. A two-way radio system is also included so the astronauts can communicate during the missions.
“When the Apollo astronauts walked on the moon, they couldn’t bend over and pick up a rock,” said NASA astronaut Mike Fincke. Fortunately, spacesuits have come a long way since then and have a more flexible structure with gloves. The gloves are one of the most complicated parts of the spacesuit, said Cathleen Lewis, curator of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. “Gloves are very difficult to design to be protective and also allow the manual dexterity (灵巧) that astronauts need to do meaningful work.” she noted.
The spacesuits will also be getting some upgrades for the latest lunar mission. Richard Rhodes’s team is working on the spacesuit that will allow for more movement to explore the rough terrain of the moon while still being strong enough to protect the wearer.
32. What can we learn about the spacesuit in Hollywood movies
A. It provides the most ideal design. B. It functions as a spacecraft of its own.
C. It can be put on without too much difficulty. D. It can protect the astronauts from the cold in space.
33 In what aspect does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about the latest spacesuit
A. Its operating methods. B. Its component parts.
C. Its existing problems. D. Its initial aims.
34. Why are the Apollo astronauts mentioned in the passage
A. To contrast the Apollo spacesuit with the latest one.
B. To give an example of a successful space mission.
C. To demonstrate the failure of the Apollo missions.
D. To criticize the incompetence of the Apollo astronauts.
35. Which of the following best describes NASA’s spacesuit for the next lunar mission
A. High-tech but impractical. B. Portable and mobile.
C. Costly but well-received. D. Flexible and protective.
答案：
2022届江西省新八校高三5月第二次联考英语试题
21-23 CDC 24-27 DAAD 28-31 BDCA 32-35 ABBC
2022届江西省宜春市八校高三5月联合考试英语试题
21. D 推理判断题。根据第一个餐馆下面的“It feels like Christmas whenever you enter the Spaniards Inn, which was built in 1585
and appears in The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, ”可推出答案。
22. B 细节理解题。根据Duck＆Waffle, the City 下面的“Neighbor restaurant Sushisamba on the 38th and 39th floors will also be open on Christmas Day for a unique Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian menu. ”可得答案。
23. B 计算题。根据 The Grill at The Dorchester, Mayfair下面的“Live music will accompany your meal, which is 350 per person, or 150 for each child and free for those aged six and under. ”可得答案。
24. A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He picked up the tiny bird, now named Patch, and took him home, where he made him a little nest and fed him boiled eggs. ”可知答案。
25. C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Michael loves Patch so much that he even slept in the open air one night when his feathered friend didn’t come out of a tree. ”可得答案。
26. B 段落大意题。根据第四段中的“After living in an old pigeon box Michael got from a friend, and being fed boiled eggs, bread and milk, Patch took four weeks to recover the use of his wing. ”可知答案。
27. A 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Patch lives in a nest that Michael built in the garden, but comes in for play mates and occasional sleepovers（在外过夜）in the house Michael shares with his 78-year-old mother Mary. ”可得答案。
28. D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Potted house plants are commonly thought to clean indoor air, ”可得答案。
29. A 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“We noticed that there was a common understanding on the Intenet that potted plants improve air quality. ”可得答案。
30. D 段落大意题。根据第四段中的“As people in developed countries speed up to 85 percent of their time indoors”可推出答案。
31. B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But scientists now believe their powers might be wildly overestimated. ”和倒数第二段中的“
Waring told Newsweek he partly tracedthe exaggerated（夸张的）idea back to a frequently quoted 1989 NASA study, ”可得答案。
32. C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Countries must try to avoid expanding alliances（盟国）which are harmful to the security of other countries”可得答案。
33. C 词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“India’s refusing to vote on UN Security Council resolutions on Ukraine has drawn criticism from media in the United States and other Western countries”和该词后的“sanction Moscow”可推出该词是“指责; 斥责”的意思。
34. D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Guided especially by its need to safely bring back large numbers of Indian citizens in Ukraine＂和“India’s most urgent thing to do is to guarantee the ‘safe and uninterrupted passage’ of Indian citizens”可知答案。
35. C 标题判断题。根据全文, 如第一段中的“India has been advocating ‘dialogue and diplomacy’ as a solution”可得答案。
2022届江西省重点中学协作体高三下学期第二次联考英语试卷
21---23 CCB 24---27 DBCB 28---31 BAAB 32---35 ACDB
2022届江西省金太阳高三二轮复习联考（二）新高考卷I 英语试题（解析版）
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。为家长介绍了四本如何培养孩子读书书籍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“She has some wonderful ideas about how parents can help struggling readers. (她有一些非常好的想法，关于父母如何帮助阅读困难的孩子。)”可知，第一本书Rocket Your Child into Reading可以帮助有阅读困难的孩子读书。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“As well as being an author of the most beautiful picture books for young children，Mem Fox is also a teacher. (作为最美丽的幼儿绘本的作者，Mem Fox还是一名教师。)”可知，Mem Fox既是作家也是老师。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“All four of these books contain loads of useful tips about how to get your kids into reading and stand out as my favourite books. (所有这四本书都包含大量有用的技巧，关于如何让孩子喜欢阅读，因此它们成为我最喜欢的书。)”和四本书的内容介绍可知，这四本书都是讲如何培养读者的书籍。故选D项。
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,介绍山景高中学生组建Bruin Classies拉拉队支持学校艺术的发展。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“This is a new brand with which they could create something for all of the arts, whether it is band, dance show, photography and art galleries—to give them some publicity and cheer them on.”（这是一个新的品牌，他们可以为所有的艺术创造一些东西，无论是乐队，舞蹈表演，摄影和艺术画廊，可以给他们一些宣传和鼓励。）可知,山景高中学生组建Bruin Classies拉拉队是为了支持学校艺术的发展。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“They carry around signs to advertise the upcoming play, musical, or dance performance.”（他们随身携带广告牌，为即将到来的戏剧、音乐或舞蹈表演做广告。）可知，Bruin Classies拉拉队是通过进行宣传来增加最新艺术表演的吸引力。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段Caleb Stay所述“The students have poured their time and energy into their arts, and it is worthy to be celebrated. ”（ 学生们把他们的时间和精力投入到他们的艺术中，这是值得庆祝的。）可知, Caleb Stay认为学生们对艺术的努力值得赞赏。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。文章开篇指出,美国多数学校有拉拉队支持体育运动。山景高中有体育拉拉队“Crazies”,学生们决定组建 “Classies”拉拉队支持学校艺术的发展,下文主要介绍“Classies”拉拉队的组建情况。故选A项。
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍英国Hornsea 2风力发电场。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“Electricity has started flowing from the Hornsea 2 wind farm, which will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm when it is complete. Located in the ocean off the UK’s east coast, it is unlikely to hold the title long, however. The expansion of onshore wind has flattened out, but offshore is in the rapid growth phase,and some huge projects are under development and consideration.(Hornsea 2号风电场已经开始发电，建成后将成为世界上最大的海上风电场。然而，它位于英国东海岸附近的海洋中，不太可能长期拥有这个头衔。陆上风电的扩张已趋于平稳，但海上风电正处于快速增长阶段，一些大型项目正在开发和考虑之中)”可知，英国发展从陆地到海洋的风能以便提供更多的能源。故选C。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“The possibility that limitations in gas supply and a cold winter could seriously disturb electricity networks in the UK, causing anxiety for months. Even a small part of Hornsea’s eventual production will help reduce that danger.(天然气供应的限制和寒冷的冬天可能会严重扰乱英国的电力网络，导致数月的焦虑。即使是Hornsea最终产量的一小部分，也将有助于减少这种危险)”可知，天然气供应的限制和寒冷的冬季可能会严重干扰英国电力系统，即使Hornsea最终生产一小部分电能，也会有助于减少这种危险。由此推断，划线部分所在句子意为“Hornsea 2号风能发电项目来的正是时候”。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据第四段“Meanwhile, the development coincides (类似) with China’s largest offshore wind farm, Jiangsu Qidong, which reached full operation a day later. At a total of 802 MW, Jiangsu Qidong is behind either Hornsea stage, but it is twice the size of the existing offshore wind farm outside Europe. North American wind farms usually standardize with a single size of turbine, but Jiangsu Qidong uses seven models. (与此同时，中国最大的海上风电场江苏启东在一天后全面运营。江苏启东的总发电量为802兆瓦，落后于Hornsea阶段，但其规模是现有欧洲以外海上风电场的两倍。北美风电场通常采用单一尺寸的涡轮机，但江苏启东采用七种型号)”，和第五段“Neither Hornsea nor Jiangsu Qidong compares to the giant wind farms being developed by Denmark and South Korea,and the more potential giant off Iceland. Even before those come to fruition, Hornsea’s third stage—with 2,400 MW soon to start construction—will leave them well behind. (无论是霍恩西还是江苏启东，都无法与丹麦和韩国正在开发的大型风力发电厂以及冰岛附近更具潜力的大型风力发电厂相比。即使在这些计划实现之前，Hornsea即将开始建设的2400 MW的第三阶段也将远远落后于这些计划)”推知，文章是通过作比较的方式展开的。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“However, prices are falling faster for offshore, as turbines get larger and experience grows. It is anticipated that the next round of UK wind farms, instead of requiring subsidies (补贴), will return money to the public. (然而，随着涡轮机越来越大，经验越来越多，离岸设备的价格下降得更快。预计下一轮英国风电场将不再需要补贴，而是将资金返还给公众)”可知，海上风力发电最终会使电价降低。由此推知，作者对海上风力发电厂是支持的。故选C。
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章论述喧嚣的城市中孤独感对人们的影响。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据首句“Despite their endless social activities，closely packed urban environments often come with the hidden phenomenon of increased loneliness. (尽管他们的社交活动层出不穷，但拥挤的城市环境往往隐藏着孤独感增加的现象)”可知，在城市里孤独是一个日益严重的威胁。故选B项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“In addition to questions about overcrowding and social inclusion (融入), the volunteers were asked about their natural surroundings, such as “Can you see trees, plants and water fight now ”(除了关于过度拥挤和社会包容的问题，志愿者们还被问及他们的自然环境，比如“你现在能看到树木、植物和水吗？”)”可知，社会调查主要关注的是找到城市中孤独的根源。故选B项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“When people were able to interact with green spaces or hear birds or see the sky, however, loneliness dropped by 28%.(然而，当人们能够与绿色空间互动、听到鸟叫声或看到天空时，孤独感下降了28%)” 可知，亲近大自然可以帮助减少城市孤独。故选A项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Johanna Gibbons, leader of the research team, further indicates that high-quality green and blue spaces such as parks and rivers in dense urban areas, which is often viewed as a key weapon in the