广西部分市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语汇编：阅读理解（含答案）
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广西部分市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
广西南宁市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末联考英语试卷（含解析）
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。
A
There is no better way to immerse yourself in Saskatchewan’s diverse landscapes than by hitting one of the beautiful hiking trails. Here are three hikes to discover.
Gem Lakes Narrow Hills Provincial Park
The Gem Lakes are located in the Narrow Hills Provincial Park of Saskatchewan. Their waters are fed by springs from the surrounding hills, reflecting the sun and creating gem-like colors. There is a 5-kilometre hiking trail that loops around the tiny lakes. You can bring a tent and spend the night in the campground. The lakes are stocked with fish and many people bring their kayaks to spend the day floating around in the tranquility of the water trying to catch a delicious meal.
Nut Point Trail, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
Located on a peninsula that extends to the massive Lac La Ronge lake is the Nut Point trail, a 30-kilometre backcountry hike along the spine of billion year old rock. The hiking trail ends with a beautiful spot overlooking the historic Lac La Ronge Lake. Set up your tent on the rocks in order to enjoy the sounds of the water. If you’re lucky, the Northern Lights will explode overhead in night sky. Make sure you bring your bathing suit for a relaxing dip in the cool waters!
Sand Dunes (沙丘) Nature Trail, Douglas Provincial Park
Have you ever wanted to walk on a rolling sand dune There are two places for you. The first are the famous Athabasca Sand Dunes, the world’s most northerly active sand dunes. The second are the Great Sandhills, a 1, 900-square-kilometre protected area. The hike in Douglas Provincial Park sand dunes is a time machine of geological history. As you hike through the fine sand and learn more about what was only here a short 11, 000 years ago, you will appreciate the geological forces that created the province as it stands today.
1. What do trails around Gem Lakes and Nut Point Trail have in common
A. They are easy and pleasant hike trails. B. Visitors can set up tent and catch fish.
C. Visitors can enjoy the Northern Lights. D. They provide visitors with lake scenery.
2. What is special about the Sand Dunes Nature Trail
A. It is in the largest protected area. B. It is in inactive but dangerous sand dune.
C. It is in the world’s northernmost sand dune. D. It immerses hikers in long geological history.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. Novel. B. Textbook. C. Travel website. D. Research paper.
B
Don’t ever tell Angela Alvarez it’s too late for dreams to come true. The old woman just brought home a Latin Grammy for best new artist, becoming the musical award show’s eldest winner ever.
The Cuban American musician’s crowning moment came after decades of writing songs but performing them only for friends and family. Until she was 90 years old, she went to the Avalon and gave her first concert.
“I loved music very much,” Alvarez says. “When I was a child, I had two aunts that played the piano and taught me how to sing. Whenever there was a family gathering, I was the artist; they made dresses for me and I always liked to perform.” Music was always there for her, as it helped her cope with the ups and downs of life: from love and motherhood, to her relentless efforts to reunite her family and the eventual loss of her beloved husband and, years later, of her only daughter, both to cancer.
Listening to many of these songs while growing up was especially influential on her grandson Carlos José Alvarez, a professional composer and producer based in Los Angeles who owes his love of music largely to his Nana, as her grandchildren called her. As Angela was getting on in years without ever recording any of her work, he had an inspiration that made him fly quickly to Louisiana to document each and every one of her songs, for “the legacy of our family”.
“I hope this entire project inspires young people to sit down and talk to their elders. Ask them questions. Ask them about the dreams they had once upon a time. They will be surprised at what they will find” Carlos concludes. “If we don’t ask them, they won’t tell us, and their wisdom and dreams will leave with them.”
“There are people who give up, but I did not give up, and I always fought,” Angela said during her wining speech. “I promise you that it’s never too late.”
4. What can we learn about Angela’s experiences
A. Angela’s songs are all about family love.
B. Music provides strong support for her life.
C. Angela becomes the most successful musician.
D. Angela is always dreaming of giving a concert.
5. How did Angela influence her grandson Carlos
A. She taught Carlos how to compose music.
B. She helped Carlos record the songs in studio.
C. Her songs fueled Carlos’ passion for music.
D. Her success inspired Carlos to help the elders.
6. Which of the following words can best describe Angela
A. Inspiring and determined. B. Generous and adorable.
C. Efficient and ambitious. D. Adventurous and creative.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article
A. To show the ups and downs of Angel’s life.
B. To encourage the elder to pursue their dreams.
C. To provide a history of the Latin Grammy Awards.
D. To highlight Angela’s achievements as an elder musician.
C
“I never know what to say around other people. Whenever I am in a group of people, I feel like everyone knows what to say and I have no idea. When I do try to join in or answer a question, I get anxious. My heart starts thumping. This happens at parties or meetings with parent groups, but I feel judged—as if I were being interviewed for a job. I don’t enjoy these experiences, so I routinely avoid them. People think I am a loner. Maybe I am ”
Individuals experiencing this type of social discomfort are often polite and considerate. They do not interrupt others and they say please and thank you when it is appropriate to do so. They often avoid eye contact, because it makes them feel judged. They feel like others can see how uncomfortable they are. Individuals experiencing these symptoms are often very intelligent, but their anxiety prevents them from being able to demonstrate this in front of others.
Fitting into most groups of people requires conformity (从众). You need to be interested in the topics that others in the group are interested in and think and talk about them the way they do. Becoming an essential part of these groups requires that you sacrifice some of your individuality in order to adapt your perspectives, values, and styles to fit in.
Some individuals are chameleon-like in that they naturally pick up the patterns of relating to different groups and change themselves accordingly. They accommodate themselves to the group. They leave their individuality behind. For some people, this is automatic and they don’t even register that they are changing themselves to fit into groups. However, if you are one of those people who feels disconnected in most social group settings, it may be because your personality refuses conformity. You have difficulty liking what other people like and you stop changing the way you think in order to feel part of a group. Perhaps it’s better for you to stay true to yourself. Maybe you are better off
8. What is the function of paragraph 1
A. To introduce hard experience of social anxiety.
B. To explain why some people avoid eye contact.
C. To compare different types of social groups.
D. To recommend ways to go for job interviews.
9. What would people do when experiencing social discomfort
A. They are mindful of proper social manners.
B. They are eager to stop others judging them.
C. They tend to observe what others are doing.
D. They try to demonstrate their intelligence.
10. How can we possibly fit into most groups
A. By improving the communication skills.
B. By sharing interest and adapting to others.
C. By showing respect and kindness to others.
D. By practicing active listening and speaking
11. What would the author agree with according to the last paragraph
A. We should abandon our personality to fit in.
B. Not changing ourselves is also a good choice.
C. Refusing help will turn you away from friends.
D. Following suit is a requirement in the society.
D
Despite heavy illegal hunting of rhinos, South Africa’s Kruger National Park is still a natural paradise. One of the largest remaining lion populations in Africa lives there. Yet there is something the local animals fear even more than the big cats.
Liana Zanette of Western University in Ontario and her colleagues were able to show that animals react most strongly to human voices and flee in response. For their experiment, the team placed camera traps and loudspeakers at water holes in the national park, which allowed the researchers to influence and record the behavior of a total of 19 mammal species. They played the animals sounds of normal conversations of humans in four South African languages, dogs barking, gunshots and lion sounds.
The study group found that animals were twice as likely to flee and yacated an area faster when they heard human voices than when they heard lions or gunshots. This was true for 95 percent of the animal species observed, including giraffes, leopards, hyenas, zebras, kudu, warthogs, impalas and rhinos. Only elephants were significantly more likely to run from lions than from humans.
The same was true of the time that animals spent at water holes: they usually stayed longer when lion sounds were played to them than when human voices were heard. Wild dogs, leopards and buffalo were the only animals who stayed at water holes longer when they heard humans, and the difference was not statistically significant for these species. “There is a notion that animals get used to humans when they are not being hunted. But we’ve shown that’s not the case,” Clinchy says. “Fear of humans is deeply rooted and common, so we need to seriously address it for conservation reasons.”
The team is now investigating whether its customized sound systems can be used to help endangered species, such as the southern white rhino, away from known poaching(偷猎) areas in South Africa. Initial tests of keeping rhinos away from such areas through the use of human voices have been successful.
12. What can we know about South Africa’s Kruger National Park
A. Rhinos are effectively protected in the park.
B. Lions are the biggest threat for local animals.
C. Human voices cause fear in the local wildlife.
D. It is a natural paradise without illegal hunting.
13. What does the underlined word “vacated” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Occupied. B. Left. C. Encountered. D. Filled.
14. What did researchers find about animals’ reaction to different sounds
A. Elephants are more afraid of humans than lions.
B. Giraffes react most strongly to lions or gunshots.
C. Rhinos were more likely to run from lions than gunshots
D. Wild dogs stayed at water holes longer when hearing humans
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Human Voices: a surprising deep-rooted fear in wildlife
B. Lions: the primary source of threat for the local animals
C. Lion Sounds: the potential use for wildlife protection
D. Humans: the impact on decreasing rhino population
广西北海市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（含解析）
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The winter holidays are the perfect chance to get comfortable with a good book, and luckily we have some best sellers right now. We're sure you'll find what you're looking for.
Sunday Funday by Katherine Hallgan
Hardback, $20 (10 percent off with membership)
A great book full of seasonal activities that families and friends can enjoy together. From gardening projects to creative hand-made things and warming winter recipes (食谱), there's something for everyone, whatever the weather.
The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes
Hardback, $16.99
This beautifully pictured book explores the good relationship between humans and animals, from bees to chimpanzees (黑猩猩) who share more than 90% of our DNA. If you are crazy about animals, this is the book for you.
Accidentally Famous by David Baddiel
Paperback, $12.99
Nothing amazing ever happens to Billy Smith but when TV workers visit his school he becomes popular, but as everyone knows, being famous comes with a price. David Baddiel's laugh-out-loud book asks what life would be like if everyone suddenly knew your name.
Eddie Albert and the Animal Gang by Paul O'Grady
Paperback, $15
This action-filled adventure from TV favourite Paul O'Grady follows a young boy with a very special gift—he can talk to animals! On a trip to Amsterdam, Eddie meets a monkey in danger and rescues the young creature with the help of his animal friends.
21. What is the member price for Sunday Funday
A. $20. B. $19. C. $18. D. $10.
22. Which book is about the price of being famous
A. Sunday Funday. B. Eddie Albert and the Animal Cang.
C. Accidentally Famous. D. The History of the World in 100 Animals.
23. What do the books by Simon Barnes and Paul O'Grady have in common
A. They are published in hardback. B. They stress harmony with animals.
C. They are full of beautiful pictures. D. They speak of famous TV persons.
B
Over the past three decades, an 81-year-old Chinese man has been operating a small zoo. The zoo in Enshi, Hubei Province, is called the “world’s loneliest zoo” because few people visit it. Most of the animals there are unhealthy.
Luo Yingjiu began keeping animals at home in the 1980s. After seeing wild animals kept in cages for sale at a market, Luo bought them and took them home to give them medical treatment. He released (释放) those able to live on their own into the wild and continued to raise those that could not live independently. There were so many animals in his house that the local government suggested he open a zoo. With the government’s financial aid, the zoo was opened in 1989, the only one in the city at that time. During its peak time, the zoo had some big animals, including a tiger and a lion. The business later became worse because visitors were not interested in the zoo’s “old, weak, sick and disabled” animals.
Using his pension (退休金) to operate the zoo, Mr. Luo refused to listen to other people’s advice to close it. “It is not just a zoo; it provides the habitat for the animals,” he explained. “If the zoo is closed, where can these animals go They cannot even survive in the wild.”
As he operates the zoo, he keeps on rescuing animals. A black bear with one paw injured was saved 17 years ago. A dog named Dianzi was saved when its former owner planned to abandon (遗弃) it. A monkey that has been at the zoo for nearly 30 years is almost blind because of camera flashes from visitors who took photos. For those animals that died, Luo buried them on the nearby mountain.
Luo said he remembers every animal’s name. “Animals and humans are born equal,”he said. “We should respect their right to survive.”
24. Why is the zoo called the “world’s loneliest zoo”
A. There are few animals in the zoo.
B. Few people know the old man.
C. There aren’t many people visiting the zoo.
D The gatekeeper lost family members.
25. How did Luo get the animals originally
A. By buying some animals locked in cages.
B. By stealing or hunting some big animals.
C. By finding animals released from other zoos.
D. By picking up dying animals in the wild.
26. What was the reason why Luo’s business went worse
A. Visitors took no interest in the unhealthy animals.
B. Local government refused to offer financial support.
C. He used up all of his pension so that the zoo was closed.
D. Children were frightened by the wild tiger and lion.
27. Which of the following best describes Luo Yingjiu
A. Adventurous and humorous. B. Warm-hearted and determined.
C. Creative and outgoing. D. Generous and funny.
C
The Hadza hunter-gatherers of Tanzania live a life that has not changed much over ten thousand years. They have no crops, no house animals, no permanent shelters. In spite of long exposure to agriculturalist groups around them, the Hadza have maintained their lifestyle.
The story of the spread of agriculture is the story of growing population density (密度). Villages formed, then cities, then nations. Agriculture’s rise, however, came with a price. It introduced infectious diseases, social inequality, occasional famines (饥荒) and war. Professor Jared Diamond of UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) has called the adoption of agriculture “the worst mistake in human history”— a mistake from which we have never recovered.
Looking at the Hadza, you can see why he came to this conclusion. They do not engage in warfare. They do not live densely (稠密地) enough to be threatened by an infectious outbreak. They have no known history of famine (饥荒). The Hadza diet is more stable (稳定 的) and varied than that of most of the world’s citizens. They live almost entirely free of possessions. They enjoy an extraordinary amount of leisure time, “working” — actively pursuing food — only four to six hours a day.
The chief reason the Hadza have been able to maintain their lifestyle so long is that their homeland is not an inviting place. Recently, however, population growth has brought a flood of people into Hadza lands. The region has generally been viewed by outsiders as unused, a Place in need of development. The Hadza, who by nature are not a combative (好战的) people, have almost always moved away instead of fighting.
There are many things to envy about the Hadza, mostly what free spirits they appear to be. Free from schedules, jobs, bosses, bills, traffic, taxes, laws, social duties and money. But who of us could live like them It’s incredibly risky. Medical help is far away. One bad fall from a tree, one bite from a snake, and you’re dead. The fact is that it’s too late for us to go back to the Hadza lifestyle. Of greater concern is that soon it may be impossible for them to maintain theirs.
28. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Agriculture’s rise. B. The growth of population.
C. The formation of village. D. The appearance of a city.
29. What’s the characteristic of the Hadza
A. They are always busy in all seasons
B. They like fighting with the other nations
C. They are often in hunger because of fight
D. They are always leading a free life without fight.
30. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. It’s convenient for the people of Hadza to get medical care.
B. It’s worth visiting the beautiful scenery of the Hadza.
C. Visitors can be welcomed warmly by the people of the Hadza.
D. The author is worried about the current situation of the Hadza.
31 Which is the best title for the text
A. Agriculture of the Hadza B. The Unique Hadza Lifestyle
C. The Attractive Diet of the Hadza D. The Medical Care of the Hadza
D
Imagine coming home after a long day at work and being welcomed by a loving pet who greets you warmly. Better yet, imagine a pet that never has to be fed and never has to use the bathroom.
Robopest provide many of the perks of a real pet without all of the responsibility. These furry (毛的) robofriends are more advanced and lifelike than remote-controlled toy dogs. Many feature realistic fur for an enjoyable petting experience and make sounds and small, natural movements.
Paro is one of the most popular companion robots. It is a robotic baby harp seal (鞍背海豹) with cute black eyes and a pacifier (安抚奶嘴) that doubles as its charger. Created by Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Paro is more than a stuffed animal. The little seal is packed with five kinds of sensors: touch, light, audio, temperature and posture. Plus, Paro is super intelligent; it can learn to behave in a way that the user prefers. According to the Paro website, “If you stroke (抚摸) it every time you touch it, Paro will remember your previous action and try to repeat that action to be stroked.”
While animal-assisted therapy (疗法) and the benefits of pets have been analysed in numerous scientific studies, real animals may not always be the appropriate choice for an older adult. Animals can be a lot of work; they can spread some diseases to humans and they may not always be on their best behaviour. That is where robotic pets come into play. In a study on Paro’s effect on hospital/nursing home residents, researchers found that those who interacted with Paro were less lonely over the period of the trial.
Robot pets are becoming a common fixture in assisted living communities and, as years go by, these robopets will become more advanced at copying real animal behaviours. While some believe that robot pets can’t compete with real animals, the companionship they provide to older adults cannot be denied.
32. What does the underlined word “perks” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Solutions. B. Challenges. C. Chances. D. Advantages.
33. How smart is Paro
A. It can work without electricity. B. It can touch its user.
C. It can repeat its user’s words. D. It can adapt its actions to its user.
34 What is paragraph 4 mainly intended to explain
A. What researchers have found about diseases.
B. Why robotic pets are suitable for people.
C. What dangers animals can bring to humans.
D. Why hospitals apply animal-assisted therapy.
35. What is the author’s attitude to the future of robot pets
A. Disapproving. B. Doubtful. C. Positive. D. Unclear.
参考答案
广西南宁市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末联考英语试卷（含解析）
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三条值得探索Saskatchewan风景的徒步路线。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Gem Lakes, Narrow Hills Provincial Park部分中的“There is a 5-kilometre hiking trail that loops around the tiny lakes.(有一条5公里长的远足小径环绕着小湖。)”和Nut Point Trail, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park部分中的“The hiking trail ends with a beautiful spot overlooking the historic Lac La Ronge Lake. (徒步小径的终点是一个美丽的地点，可以俯瞰历史悠久的Lac La Ronge湖。)”可知，Gem Lakes 和Nut Point Trail周围的小径的共同之处在于它都为游客提供湖景。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sand Dunes (沙丘) Nature Trail, Douglas Provincial Park部分中的“The hike in Douglas Provincial Park sand dunes is a time machine of geological history. As you hike through the fine sand and learn more about what was only here a short 11, 000 years ago, you will appreciate the geological forces that created the province as it stands today.(道格拉斯省立公园沙丘的徒步旅行是地质历史的时光机器。当您徒步穿越细沙，更多地了解11000 年前这里的情况时，您将欣赏到造就该省今日面貌的地质力量。)”可知，Sand Dunes Nature Trail让徒步旅行者沉浸在悠久的地质历史中。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“There is no better way to immerse yourself in Saskatchewan’s diverse landscapes than by hitting one of the beautiful hiking trails. Here are three hikes to discover.(要沉浸在萨斯喀彻温省多样化的风景中，没有比沿着美丽的远足小径更好的方式了。以下是三条值得探索的徒步路线。)”可知，文章主要介绍了三条值得探索Saskatchewan风景的徒步路线，该文与旅游话题相关，由此可推知，文章可能选自旅游网站，故选C。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是老妇人Angela Alvarez刚刚捧回了拉丁格莱美最佳新人奖，成为该音乐颁奖典礼有史以来年龄最大的获奖者。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Music was always there for her, as it helped her cope with the ups and downs of life: from love and motherhood, to her relentless efforts to reunite her family and the eventual loss of her beloved husband and, years later, of her only daughter, both to cancer.(音乐一直陪伴着她，帮助她度过人生的起起伏伏：从爱和为人母，到她为家庭团聚所做的不懈努力，以及最终失去挚爱的丈夫和多年后因癌症去世的唯一女儿。)”可知，我们能从安吉拉的经历中了解到音乐为她的生活提供了强有力的支持。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Listening to many of these songs while growing up was especially influential on her grandson Carlos José Alvarez, a professional composer and producer based in Los Angeles who owes his love of music largely to his Nana, as her grandchildren called her.(在成长过程中听了许多这些歌曲，对她的孙子Carlos jossore Alvarez的影响尤其大。Alvarez是洛杉矶的一名专业作曲家和制作人，他对音乐的热爱很大程度上归功于他的祖母，她的孙子们这样称呼她。)”可知，Angela的歌曲点燃了卡洛斯对音乐的热情。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Listening to many of these songs while growing up was especially influential on her grandson Carlos José Alvarez, a professional composer and producer based in Los Angeles who owes his love of music largely to his Nana, as her grandchildren called her.(在成长过程中听了许多这些歌曲，对她的孙子Carlos jossore Alvarez的影响尤其大。Alvarez是洛杉矶的一名专业作曲家和制作人，他对音乐的热爱很大程度上归功于他的祖母，她的孙子们这样称呼她。)”可知，Angela是能启发人的；根据最后一段“There are people who give up, but I did not give up, and I always fought(有人放弃了，但我没有放弃，我一直在奋斗。)”可知，Angela是有决心的，因此用inspiring和determined来描述她，故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“The old woman just brought home a Latin Grammy for best new artist, becoming the musical award show’s eldest winner ever.(这位老妇人刚刚捧回了拉丁格莱美最佳新人奖，成为该音乐颁奖典礼有史以来年龄最大的获奖者。)”可知，本文主要讲的是老妇人Angela Alvarez刚刚捧回了拉丁格莱美最佳新人奖，成为该音乐颁奖典礼有史以来年龄最大的获奖者，因此本文目的是为了突出安吉拉作为年长音乐家的成就，故选D。
【答案】8 A 9. A 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者认为，拒绝改变自己去融入团队，也是一种展示自己是团队一员的方式，或许这对于不太擅于社交的人来说，是一种更好的方式。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。文章第一段讲到“When I do try to join in or answer a question, I get anxious. My heart starts thumping. This happens at parties or meetings with parent groups, but I feel judged-as if I were being interviewed for a job. I don’t enjoy these experiences, so I routinely avoid them. (当我试图加入或回答一个问题时，我会感到焦虑。我的心开始砰砰直跳。这种情况发生在聚会或与家长团体的会议上，但我感觉受到了评判—就好像我在面试工作一样。我不喜欢这些经历，所以我习惯性地避免它们。人们认为我不合群)”可知，第一段的作用是介绍社交焦虑的痛苦经历。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。文章第二段讲到“Individuals experiencing this type of social discomfort are often polite and considerate. They do not interrupt others and they say please and thank you when it is appropriate to do so. (经历这种社交不适的人通常是有礼貌和体贴的。他们不会打断别人，在适当的时候会说请和谢谢)”可知，当人们经历社交不适时会注意适当的社交礼仪。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。文章第三段讲到“Fitting into most groups of people requires conformity(从众). You need to be interested in the topics that others in the group are interested in and think and talk about them the way they do. (融入大多数人群需要一致性。你需要对小组中其他人感兴趣的话题感兴趣，并以他们的方式思考和谈论这些话题)”可知，我们可以通过分享兴趣和适应他人来融入大多数群体。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一段讲到“You have difficulty liking what other people like and you stop changing the way you think in order to feel part of a group. Perhaps it’s better for you to stay true to yourself. Maybe you are better off (你很难喜欢上其他人喜欢的东西，你不再改变自己的思维方式来感觉自己是一个群体的一部分。也许对你来说，忠于自己更好。也许你过得更好？)”可知，根据最后一段，作者会同意不改变自己也是一个不错的选择。故选B。
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍一项研究，说明人类的声音对野生动物来说是根深蒂固的恐惧。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Liana Zanette of Western University in Ontario and her colleagues were able to show that animals react most strongly to human voices and flee in response. (安大略省西部大学的Liana Zanette和她的同事能够证明动物对人类的声音反应最强烈，并作为回应逃跑。)”可知，研究表明，人类的声音引起当地野生动物的恐惧。故选C项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“The study group found that animals were twice as likely to flee (研究小组发现，动物逃跑的可能性是两倍)”及后文“when they heard human voices than when they heard lions or gunshots (当它们听到人声时比当它们听到狮子或枪声时)”可知，动物听到人类的声音时会迅速逃走，从而推知划线词句“and yacated an area (并且yacated一个区域)”其中划线词汇意思是“离开，逃离”。故选B项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Wild dogs, leopards and buffalo were the only animals who stayed at water holes longer when they heard humans, and the difference was not statistically significant for these species. (野狗、豹子和水牛是仅有的在听到人类声音时在水坑里呆得更久的动物，这些物种之间的差异在统计上并不显著。)”可知，关于动物对不同声音的反应，研究人员发现野狗在听到人类声音时在水坑里呆的时间更长。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第二段中“Liana Zanette of Western University in Ontario and her colleagues were able to show that animals react most strongly to human voices and flee in response. (安大略省西部大学的Liana Zanette和她的同事能够证明动物对人类的声音反应最强烈，并作为回应逃跑。)”以及倒数第二段中“Fear of humans is deeply rooted and common, so we need to seriously address it for conservation reasons. (对人类的恐惧根深蒂固，很普遍，所以出于保护的原因，我们需要认真解决这个问题。)”可知，本文介绍一项研究，说明人类的声音对野生动物来说是根深蒂固的恐惧。A“人类的声音：在野生动物中是令人惊讶的根深蒂固的恐惧”项符合主题，故选A项。
广西北海市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（含解析）
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。作者主要介绍了几本适合寒假阅读的畅销书。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sunday Funday by Katherine Hallgan部分的“Hardback, $20（10 percent off with membership）”可知，会员可以优惠10%，所以这本书的会员价应该是$18。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Accidentally Famous by David Baddiel部分的“Nothing amazing ever happens to Billy Smith but when TV workers visit his school he becomes popular, but as everyone knows, being famous comes with a price.”（比利·史密斯从来没有发生过什么惊人的事情，但当电视工作者参观他的学校时，他变得很受欢迎，但众所周知，成名是有代价的。）可知，这本Accidentally Famous是关于成名的代价的。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes部分的“This beautifully pictured book explores the good relationship between humans and animals”（这本图画精美的书探讨了人与动物之间的良好关系）以及Eddie Albert and the Animal Gang by Paul O'Grady部分的“…follows a young boy with a very special gift—he can talk to animals! ”（……讲述了一个小男孩的故事，他有一个非常特别的天赋，可以和动物交谈！）可知，Simon Barnes 和Paul O'Grady的书的共同之处就是他们都在介绍人与动物之间的关系，所以在强调人与动物的和谐相处。故选B。
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位老人救助动物、经营一家小型动物园的故事。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第二句话“The zoo in Enshi, Hubei Province, is called the “world’s loneliest zoo” because few people visit it.(这个位于湖北省恩施市的动物园被称为“世界上最孤独的动物园”，因为很少有人去参观)”可知，这个动物园被称作“世界上最孤独的动物园”是因为很少有人去参观。故选C项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“Luo Yingjiu began keeping animals at home in the 1980s. After seeing wild animals kept in cages for sale at a market, Luo bought them and took them home to give them medical treatment. He released (释放) those able to live on their own into the wild and continued to raise those that could not live independently.(罗英九从上世纪80年代开始在家里养动物。在市场上看到笼子里出售的野生动物后，罗把它们买了下来，带回家治疗。他将那些能够独立生活的放归野外，并继续饲养那些不能独立生活的)”可知，最初，罗是从市场上买回动物。故选A项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句“The business later became worse because visitors were not interested in the zoo’s “old, weak, sick and disabled” animals.(后来生意变得更糟了，因为游客对动物园里那些“老弱病残”的动物不感兴趣)”可知，罗的生意变得更糟，是因为游客对动物园里那些“老弱病残”的动物不感兴趣。故选A项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Using his pension (退休金) to operate the zoo, Mr. Luo refused to listen to other people’s advice to close it. “It is not just a zoo; it provides the habitat for the animals,” he explained. “If the zoo is closed, where can these animals go They cannot even survive in the wild.’(罗用自己的养老金经营动物园，拒绝听取其他人关闭动物园的建议。‘这不仅仅是一个动物园；它为动物提供了栖息地，’他解释道。‘如果动物园关闭了，这些动物能去哪里 它们甚至无法在野外生存’)”推知，罗救助动物的决心非常坚定；和第四段“As he operates the zoo, he keeps on rescuing animals. A black bear with one paw injured was saved 17 years ago. A dog named Dianzi was saved when its former owner planned to abandon (遗弃) it. A monkey that has been at the zoo for nearly 30 years is almost blind because of camera flashes from visitors who took photos. For those animals that died, Luo buried them on the nearby mountain.(在经营动物园的同时，他不断地拯救动物。17年前，一只爪子受伤的黑熊获救。一只名叫‘点子’的狗在它的前主人打算抛弃它时获救了。一只在动物园生活了近30年的猴子几乎失明，因为拍照的游客的相机闪光灯。对于那些死去的动物，罗把它们埋在附近的山上）”推知，罗是个热心的人。综上，故选B项。
【答案】28 A 29. D 30. D 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了坦桑尼亚的哈扎族人的生活方式。
【28题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Agriculture’s rise, however, came with a price. It introduced infectious diseases, social inequality, occasional famines (饥荒) and war.(然而，农业的崛起是有代价的。它带来了传染病、社会不平等、偶尔的饥荒和战争)”和指代关系可推知，指示代词it代指的是上文的“Agriculture’s rise”。故选A项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“They live almost entirely free of possessions. They enjoy an extraordinary amount of leisure time, ‘working’— actively pursuing food — only four to six hours a day.(他们几乎完全没有财产。他们享受大量的休闲时间，而每天的“工作”——积极地追求食物——只有4到6个小时)”和第四段中“The Hadza, who by nature are not a combative (好战的) people, have almost always moved away instead of fighting.(哈扎人天生就不是一个好斗的人，他们几乎总是在搬家，而不是战斗)”可推知，哈扎人总是过着没有争斗的自由生活。故选D项。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中最后两句话“The fact is that it’s too late for us to go back to the Hadza lifestyle. Of greater concern is that soon it may be impossible for them to maintain theirs.(事实是，我们不能回到哈扎人的生活方式了。更令人担忧的是，他们可能很快就无法维持自己的生活方式了)”可推知，作者对哈德扎人的现状感到担忧。故选D项。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了坦桑尼亚的哈扎族人的独特的生活方式。所以用B项“The Unique Hadza Lifestyle (独特的哈扎生活方式)”作为本文的标题与文章主题相符合。故选B项。
【答案】32. D 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是机器人宠物的一些优点。
【32题详解】
词义猜测题。根据下文中的“These furry (毛的) robofriends are more advanced and lifelike than remote-controlled toy dogs. Many feature realistic fur for an enjoyable petting experience and make sounds and small, natural movements.(这些毛茸茸的机器狗朋友比遥控玩具狗更先进、更逼真。许多逼真的皮毛为一个愉快的宠物体验，并发出声音和小的，自然的动作。)”可知，这些宠物机器朋友更形象、更逼真，可以提供许多愉快的宠物体验，也就是说，机器人宠物提供了真正宠物的一些好处，由此可知，划线单词的意思应与“好处”意义相近。故选D项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Plus, Paro is super intelligent; it can learn to behave in a way that the user prefers. According to the Paro website, “If you stroke (抚摸) it every time you touch it, Paro will remember your previous action and try to repeat that action to be stroked.”(此外，帕罗超级聪明；它可以学会以用户喜欢的方式行事。据Paro网站介绍，“如果你每次触摸它都抚摸它，Paro就会记住你之前的动作，并试图重复你抚摸它的动作。”)”可知，Paro超级聪明，他可以学会按照用户喜欢的方式行事，由此可知，Paro能够调整自己的行为去适应用户。故选D项。
【34题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“While animal-assisted therapy (疗法) and the benefits of pets have been analysed in numerous scientific studies, real animals may not always be the appropriate choice for an older adult.(虽然许多科学研究都分析了动物辅助疗法和宠物的好处，但对于老年人来说，真正的动物可能并不总是合适的选择)”可知，许多研究发现真正的动物辅助疗法不总是适合老年人选择，结合下文中的“That is where robotic pets come into play.(这就是机器人宠物发挥作用的地方。)”可知，机器人宠物可以解决真正宠物的一些问题；由此可知，本段主要讲述的是为什么机器人宠物适合人类。故选B项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据尾段中的“While some believe that robot pets can’t compete with real animals, the companionship they provide to older adults cannot be denied.(虽然有些人认为机器人宠物无法与真正的动物竞争，但它们为老年人提供的陪伴是不可否认的。)”可知，尽管有些人认为机器人宠物无法和真正的宠物竞争，但作者认为机器人宠物给老人的陪伴是不可否认的，由此推知，作者对机器人宠物的未来持乐观态度。故选C项。
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广西南宁市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末联考英语试卷（含解析）
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。
A
There is no better way to immerse yourself in Saskatchewan’s diverse landscapes than by hitting one of the beautiful hiking trails. Here are three hikes to discover.
Gem Lakes Narrow Hills Provincial Park
The Gem Lakes are located in the Narrow Hills Provincial Park of Saskatchewan. Their waters are fed by springs from the surrounding hills, reflecting the sun and creating gem-like colors. There is a 5-kilometre hiking trail that loops around the tiny lakes. You can bring a tent and spend the night in the campground. The lakes are stocked with fish and many people bring their kayaks to spend the day floating around in the tranquility of the water trying to catch a delicious meal.
Nut Point Trail, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
Located on a peninsula that extends to the massive Lac La Ronge lake is the Nut Point trail, a 30-kilometre backcountry hike along the spine of billion year old rock. The hiking trail ends with a beautiful spot overlooking the historic Lac La Ronge Lake. Set up your tent on the rocks in order to enjoy the sounds of the water. If you’re lucky, the Northern Lights will explode overhead in night sky. Make sure you bring your bathing suit for a relaxing dip in the cool waters!
Sand Dunes (沙丘) Nature Trail, Douglas Provincial Park
Have you ever wanted to walk on a rolling sand dune There are two places for you. The first are the famous Athabasca Sand Dunes, the world’s most northerly active sand dunes. The second are the Great Sandhills, a 1, 900-square-kilometre protected area. The hike in Douglas Provincial Park sand dunes is a time machine of geological history. As you hike through the fine sand and learn more about what was only here a short 11, 000 years ago, you will appreciate the geological forces that created the province as it stands today.
1. What do trails around Gem Lakes and Nut Point Trail have in common
A. They are easy and pleasant hike trails. B. Visitors can set up tent and catch fish.
C. Visitors can enjoy the Northern Lights. D. They provide visitors with lake scenery.
2. What is special about the Sand Dunes Nature Trail
A. It is in the largest protected area. B. It is in inactive but dangerous sand dune.
C. It is in the world’s northernmost sand dune. D. It immerses hikers in long geological history.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. Novel. B. Textbook. C. Travel website. D. Research paper.
B
Don’t ever tell Angela Alvarez it’s too late for dreams to come true. The old woman just brought home a Latin Grammy for best new artist, becoming the musical award show’s eldest winner ever.
The Cuban American musician’s crowning moment came after decades of writing songs but performing them only for friends and family. Until she was 90 years old, she went to the Avalon and gave her first concert.
“I loved music very much,” Alvarez says. “When I was a child, I had two aunts that played the piano and taught me how to sing. Whenever there was a family gathering, I was the artist; they made dresses for me and I always liked to perform.” Music was always there for her, as it helped her cope with the ups and downs of life: from love and motherhood, to her relentless efforts to reunite her family and the eventual loss of her beloved husband and, years later, of her only daughter, both to cancer.
Listening to many of these songs while growing up was especially influential on her grandson Carlos José Alvarez, a professional composer and producer based in Los Angeles who owes his love of music largely to his Nana, as her grandchildren called her. As Angela was getting on in years without ever recording any of her work, he had an inspiration that made him fly quickly to Louisiana to document each and every one of her songs, for “the legacy of our family”.
“I hope this entire project inspires young people to sit down and talk to their elders. Ask them questions. Ask them about the dreams they had once upon a time. They will be surprised at what they will find” Carlos concludes. “If we don’t ask them, they won’t tell us, and their wisdom and dreams will leave with them.”
“There are people who give up, but I did not give up, and I always fought,” Angela said during her wining speech. “I promise you that it’s never too late.”
4. What can we learn about Angela’s experiences
A. Angela’s songs are all about family love.
B. Music provides strong support for her life.
C. Angela becomes the most successful musician.
D. Angela is always dreaming of giving a concert.
5. How did Angela influence her grandson Carlos
A. She taught Carlos how to compose music.
B. She helped Carlos record the songs in studio.
C. Her songs fueled Carlos’ passion for music.
D. Her success inspired Carlos to help the elders.
6. Which of the following words can best describe Angela
A. Inspiring and determined. B. Generous and adorable.
C. Efficient and ambitious. D. Adventurous and creative.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article
A. To show the ups and downs of Angel’s life.
B. To encourage the elder to pursue their dreams.
C. To provide a history of the Latin Grammy Awards.
D. To highlight Angela’s achievements as an elder musician.
C
“I never know what to say around other people. Whenever I am in a group of people, I feel like everyone knows what to say and I have no idea. When I do try to join in or answer a question, I get anxious. My heart starts thumping. This happens at parties or meetings with parent groups, but I feel judged—as if I were being interviewed for a job. I don’t enjoy these experiences, so I routinely avoid them. People think I am a loner. Maybe I am ”
Individuals experiencing this type of social discomfort are often polite and considerate. They do not interrupt others and they say please and thank you when it is appropriate to do so. They often avoid eye contact, because it makes them feel judged. They feel like others can see how uncomfortable they are. Individuals experiencing these symptoms are often very intelligent, but their anxiety prevents them from being able to demonstrate this in front of others.
Fitting into most groups of people requires conformity (从众). You need to be interested in the topics that others in the group are interested in and think and talk about them the way they do. Becoming an essential part of these groups requires that you sacrifice some of your individuality in order to adapt your perspectives, values, and styles to fit in.
Some individuals are chameleon-like in that they naturally pick up the patterns of relating to different groups and change themselves accordingly. They accommodate themselves to the group. They leave their individuality behind. For some people, this is automatic and they don’t even register that they are changing themselves to fit into groups. However, if you are one of those people who feels disconnected in most social group settings, it may be because your personality refuses conformity. You have difficulty liking what other people like and you stop changing the way you think in order to feel part of a group. Perhaps it’s better for you to stay true to yourself. Maybe you are better off
8. What is the function of paragraph 1
A. To introduce hard experience of social anxiety.
B. To explain why some people avoid eye contact.
C. To compare different types of social groups.
D. To recommend ways to go for job interviews.
9. What would people do when experiencing social discomfort
A. They are mindful of proper social manners.
B. They are eager to stop others judging them.
C. They tend to observe what others are doing.
D. They try to demonstrate their intelligence.
10. How can we possibly fit into most groups
A. By improving the communication skills.
B. By sharing interest and adapting to others.
C. By showing respect and kindness to others.
D. By practicing active listening and speaking
11. What would the author agree with according to the last paragraph
A. We should abandon our personality to fit in.
B. Not changing ourselves is also a good choice.
C. Refusing help will turn you away from friends.
D. Following suit is a requirement in the society.
D
Despite heavy illegal hunting of rhinos, South Africa’s Kruger National Park is still a natural paradise. One of the largest remaining lion populations in Africa lives there. Yet there is something the local animals fear even more than the big cats.
Liana Zanette of Western University in Ontario and her colleagues were able to show that animals react most strongly to human voices and flee in response. For their experiment, the team placed camera traps and loudspeakers at water holes in the national park, which allowed the researchers to influence and record the behavior of a total of 19 mammal species. They played the animals sounds of normal conversations of humans in four South African languages, dogs barking, gunshots and lion sounds.
The study group found that animals were twice as likely to flee and yacated an area faster when they heard human voices than when they heard lions or gunshots. This was true for 95 percent of the animal species observed, including giraffes, leopards, hyenas, zebras, kudu, warthogs, impalas and rhinos. Only elephants were significantly more likely to run from lions than from humans.
The same was true of the time that animals spent at water holes: they usually stayed longer when lion sounds were played to them than when human voices were heard. Wild dogs, leopards and buffalo were the only animals who stayed at water holes longer when they heard humans, and the difference was not statistically significant for these species. “There is a notion that animals get used to humans when they are not being hunted. But we’ve shown that’s not the case,” Clinchy says. “Fear of humans is deeply rooted and common, so we need to seriously address it for conservation reasons.”
The team is now investigating whether its customized sound systems can be used to help endangered species, such as the southern white rhino, away from known poaching(偷猎) areas in South Africa. Initial tests of keeping rhinos away from such areas through the use of human voices have been successful.
12. What can we know about South Africa’s Kruger National Park
A. Rhinos are effectively protected in the park.
B. Lions are the biggest threat for local animals.
C. Human voices cause fear in the local wildlife.
D. It is a natural paradise without illegal hunting.
13. What does the underlined word “vacated” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Occupied. B. Left. C. Encountered. D. Filled.
14. What did researchers find about animals’ reaction to different sounds
A. Elephants are more afraid of humans than lions.
B. Giraffes react most strongly to lions or gunshots.
C. Rhinos were more likely to run from lions than gunshots
D. Wild dogs stayed at water holes longer when hearing humans
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Human Voices: a surprising deep-rooted fear in wildlife
B. Lions: the primary source of threat for the local animals
C. Lion Sounds: the potential use for wildlife protection
D. Humans: the impact on decreasing rhino population
广西北海市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（含解析）
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The winter holidays are the perfect chance to get comfortable with a good book, and luckily we have some best sellers right now. We're sure you'll find what you're looking for.
Sunday Funday by Katherine Hallgan
Hardback, $20 (10 percent off with membership)
A great book full of seasonal activities that families and friends can enjoy together. From gardening projects to creative hand-made things and warming winter recipes (食谱), there's something for everyone, whatever the weather.
The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes
Hardback, $16.99
This beautifully pictured book explores the good relationship between humans and animals, from bees to chimpanzees (黑猩猩) who share more than 90% of our DNA. If you are crazy about animals, this is the book for you.
Accidentally Famous by David Baddiel
Paperback, $12.99
Nothing amazing ever happens to Billy Smith but when TV workers visit his school he becomes popular, but as everyone knows, being famous comes with a price. David Baddiel's laugh-out-loud book asks what life would be like if everyone suddenly knew your name.
Eddie Albert and the Animal Gang by Paul O'Grady
Paperback, $15
This action-filled adventure from TV favourite Paul O'Grady follows a young boy with a very special gift—he can talk to animals! On a trip to Amsterdam, Eddie meets a monkey in danger and rescues the young creature with the help of his animal friends.
21. What is the member price for Sunday Funday
A. $20. B. $19. C. $18. D. $10.
22. Which book is about the price of being famous
A. Sunday Funday. B. Eddie Albert and the Animal Cang.
C. Accidentally Famous. D. The History of the World in 100 Animals.
23. What do the books by Simon Barnes and Paul O'Grady have in common
A. They are published in hardback. B. They stress harmony with animals.
C. They are full of beautiful pictures. D. They speak of famous TV persons.
B
Over the past three decades, an 81-year-old Chinese man has been operating a small zoo. The zoo in Enshi, Hubei Province, is called the “world’s loneliest zoo” because few people visit it. Most of the animals there are unhealthy.
Luo Yingjiu began keeping animals at home in the 1980s. After seeing wild animals kept in cages for sale at a market, Luo bought them and took them home to give them medical treatment. He released (释放) those able to live on their own into the wild and continued to raise those that could not live independently. There were so many animals in his house that the local government suggested he open a zoo. With the government’s financial aid, the zoo was opened in 1989, the only one in the city at that time. During its peak time, the zoo had some big animals, including a tiger and a lion. The business later became worse because visitors were not interested in the zoo’s “old, weak, sick and disabled” animals.
Using his pension (退休金) to operate the zoo, Mr. Luo refused to listen to other people’s advice to close it. “It is not just a zoo; it provides the habitat for the animals,” he explained. “If the zoo is closed, where can these animals go They cannot even survive in the wild.”
As he operates the zoo, he keeps on rescuing animals. A black bear with one paw injured was saved 17 years ago. A dog named Dianzi was saved when its former owner planned to abandon (遗弃) it. A monkey that has been at the zoo for nearly 30 years is almost blind because of camera flashes from visitors who took photos. For those animals that died, Luo buried them on the nearby mountain.
Luo said he remembers every animal’s name. “Animals and humans are born equal,”he said. “We should respect their right to survive.”
24. Why is the zoo called the “world’s loneliest zoo”
A. There are few animals in the zoo.
B. Few people know the old man.
C. There aren’t many people visiting the zoo.
D The gatekeeper lost family members.
25. How did Luo get the animals originally
A. By buying some animals locked in cages.
B. By stealing or hunting some big animals.
C. By finding animals released from other zoos.
D. By picking up dying animals in the wild.
26. What was the reason why Luo’s business went worse
A. Visitors took no interest in the unhealthy animals.
B. Local government refused to offer financial support.
C. He used up all of his pension so that the zoo was closed.
D. Children were frightened by the wild tiger and lion.
27. Which of the following best describes Luo Yingjiu
A. Adventurous and humorous. B. Warm-hearted and determined.
C. Creative and outgoing. D. Generous and funny.
C
The Hadza hunter-gatherers of Tanzania live a life that has not changed much over ten thousand years. They have no crops, no house animals, no permanent shelters. In spite of long exposure to agriculturalist groups around them, the Hadza have maintained their lifestyle.
The story of the spread of agriculture is the story of growing population density (密度). Villages formed, then cities, then nations. Agriculture’s rise, however, came with a price. It introduced infectious diseases, social inequality, occasional famines (饥荒) and war. Professor Jared Diamond of UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) has called the adoption of agriculture “the worst mistake in human history”— a mistake from which we have never recovered.
Looking at the Hadza, you can see why he came to this conclusion. They do not engage in warfare. They do not live densely (稠密地) enough to be threatened by an infectious outbreak. They have no known history of famine (饥荒). The Hadza diet is more stable (稳定 的) and varied than that of most of the world’s citizens. They live almost entirely free of possessions. They enjoy an extraordinary amount of leisure time, “working” — actively pursuing food — only four to six hours a day.
The chief reason the Hadza have been able to maintain their lifestyle so long is that their homeland is not an inviting place. Recently, however, population growth has brought a flood of people into Hadza lands. The region has generally been viewed by outsiders as unused, a Place in need of development. The Hadza, who by nature are not a combative (好战的) people, have almost always moved away instead of fighting.
There are many things to envy about the Hadza, mostly what free spirits they appear to be. Free from schedules, jobs, bosses, bills, traffic, taxes, laws, social duties and money. But who of us could live like them It’s incredibly risky. Medical help is far away. One bad fall from a tree, one bite from a snake, and you’re dead. The fact is that it’s too late for us to go back to the Hadza lifestyle. Of greater concern is that soon it may be impossible for them to maintain theirs.
28. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Agriculture’s rise. B. The growth of population.
C. The formation of village. D. The appearance of a city.
29. What’s the characteristic of the Hadza
A. They are always busy in all seasons
B. They like fighting with the other nations
C. They are often in hunger because of fight
D. They are always leading a free life without fight.
30. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. It’s convenient for the people of Hadza to get medical care.
B. It’s worth visiting the beautiful scenery of the Hadza.
C. Visitors can be welcomed warmly by the people of the Hadza.
D. The author is worried about the current situation of the Hadza.
31 Which is the best title for the text
A. Agriculture of the Hadza B. The Unique Hadza Lifestyle
C. The Attractive Diet of the Hadza D. The Medical Care of the Hadza
D
Imagine coming home after a long day at work and being welcomed by a loving pet who greets you warmly. Better yet, imagine a pet that never has to be fed and never has to use the bathroom.
Robopest provide many of the perks of a real pet without all of the responsibility. These furry (毛的) robofriends are more advanced and lifelike than remote-controlled toy dogs. Many feature realistic fur for an enjoyable petting experience and make sounds and small, natural movements.
Paro is one of the most popular companion robots. It is a robotic baby harp seal (鞍背海豹) with cute black eyes and a pacifier (安抚奶嘴) that doubles as its charger. Created by Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Paro is more than a stuffed animal. The little seal is packed with five kinds of sensors: touch, light, audio, temperature and posture. Plus, Paro is super intelligent; it can learn to behave in a way that the user prefers. According to the Paro website, “If you stroke (抚摸) it every time you touch it, Paro will remember your previous action and try to repeat that action to be stroked.”
While animal-assisted therapy (疗法) and the benefits of pets have been analysed in numerous scientific studies, real animals may not always be the appropriate choice for an older adult. Animals can be a lot of work; they can spread some diseases to humans and they may not always be on their best behaviour. That is where robotic pets come into play. In a study on Paro’s effect on hospital/nursing home residents, researchers found that those who interacted with Paro were less lonely over the period of the trial.
Robot pets are becoming a common fixture in assisted living communities and, as years go by, these robopets will become more advanced at copying real animal behaviours. While some believe that robot pets can’t compete with real animals, the companionship they provide to older adults cannot be denied.
32. What does the underlined word “perks” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Solutions. B. Challenges. C. Chances. D. Advantages.
33. How smart is Paro
A. It can work without electricity. B. It can touch its user.
C. It can repeat its user’s words. D. It can adapt its actions to its user.
34 What is paragraph 4 mainly intended to explain
A. What researchers have found about diseases.
B. Why robotic pets are suitable for people.
C. What dangers animals can bring to humans.
D. Why hospitals apply animal-assisted therapy.
35. What is the author’s attitude to the future of robot pets
A. Disapproving. B. Doubtful. C. Positive. D. Unclear.
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广西南宁市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末联考英语试卷（含解析）
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三条值得探索Saskatchewan风景的徒步路线。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Gem Lakes, Narrow Hills Provincial Park部分中的“There is a 5-kilometre hiking trail that loops around the tiny lakes.(有一条5公里长的远足小径环绕着小湖。)”和Nut Point Trail, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park部分中的“The hiking trail ends with a beautiful spot overlooking the historic Lac La Ronge Lake. (徒步小径的终点是一个美丽的地点，可以俯瞰历史悠久的Lac La Ronge湖。)”可知，Gem Lakes 和Nut Point Trail周围的小径的共同之处在于它都为游客提供湖景。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sand Dunes (沙丘) Nature Trail, Douglas Provincial Park部分中的“The hike in Douglas Provincial Park sand dunes is a time machine of geological history. As you hike through the fine sand and learn more about what was only here a short 11, 000 years ago, you will appreciate the geological forces that created the province as it stands today.(道格拉斯省立公园沙丘的徒步旅行是地质历史的时光机器。当您徒步穿越细沙，更多地了解11000 年前这里的情况时，您将欣赏到造就该省今日面貌的地质力量。)”可知，Sand Dunes Nature Trail让徒步旅行者沉浸在悠久的地质历史中。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“There is no better way to immerse yourself in Saskatchewan’s diverse landscapes than by hitting one of the beautiful hiking trails. Here are three hikes to discover.(要沉浸在萨斯喀彻温省多样化的风景中，没有比沿着美丽的远足小径更好的方式了。以下是三条值得探索的徒步路线。)”可知，文章主要介绍了三条值得探索Saskatchewan风景的徒步路线，该文与旅游话题相关，由此可推知，文章可能选自旅游网站，故选C。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是老妇人Angela Alvarez刚刚捧回了拉丁格莱美最佳新人奖，成为该音乐颁奖典礼有史以来年龄最大的获奖者。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Music was always there for her, as it helped her cope with the ups and downs of life: from love and motherhood, to her relentless efforts to reunite her family and the eventual loss of her beloved husband and, years later, of her only daughter, both to cancer.(音乐一直陪伴着她，帮助她度过人生的起起伏伏：从爱和为人母，到她为家庭团聚所做的不懈努力，以及最终失去挚爱的丈夫和多年后因癌症去世的唯一女儿。)”可知，我们能从安吉拉的经历中了解到音乐为她的生活提供了强有力的支持。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Listening to many of these songs while growing up was especially influential on her grandson Carlos José Alvarez, a professional composer and producer based in Los Angeles who owes his love of music largely to his Nana, as her grandchildren called her.(在成长过程中听了许多这些歌曲，对她的孙子Carlos jossore Alvarez的影响尤其大。Alvarez是洛杉矶的一名专业作曲家和制作人，他对音乐的热爱很大程度上归功于他的祖母，她的孙子们这样称呼她。)”可知，Angela的歌曲点燃了卡洛斯对音乐的热情。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Listening to many of these songs while growing up was especially influential on her grandson Carlos José Alvarez, a professional composer and producer based in Los Angeles who owes his love of music largely to his Nana, as her grandchildren called her.(在成长过程中听了许多这些歌曲，对她的孙子Carlos jossore Alvarez的影响尤其大。Alvarez是洛杉矶的一名专业作曲家和制作人，他对音乐的热爱很大程度上归功于他的祖母，她的孙子们这样称呼她。)”可知，Angela是能启发人的；根据最后一段“There are people who give up, but I did not give up, and I always fought(有人放弃了，但我没有放弃，我一直在奋斗。)”可知，Angela是有决心的，因此用inspiring和determined来描述她，故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“The old woman just brought home a Latin Grammy for best new artist, becoming the musical award show’s eldest winner ever.(这位老妇人刚刚捧回了拉丁格莱美最佳新人奖，成为该音乐颁奖典礼有史以来年龄最大的获奖者。)”可知，本文主要讲的是老妇人Angela Alvarez刚刚捧回了拉丁格莱美最佳新人奖，成为该音乐颁奖典礼有史以来年龄最大的获奖者，因此本文目的是为了突出安吉拉作为年长音乐家的成就，故选D。
【答案】8 A 9. A 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者认为，拒绝改变自己去融入团队，也是一种展示自己是团队一员的方式，或许这对于不太擅于社交的人来说，是一种更好的方式。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。文章第一段讲到“When I do try to join in or answer a question, I get anxious. My heart starts thumping. This happens at parties or meetings with parent groups, but I feel judged-as if I were being interviewed for a job. I don’t enjoy these experiences, so I routinely avoid them. (当我试图加入或回答一个问题时，我会感到焦虑。我的心开始砰砰直跳。这种情况发生在聚会或与家长团体的会议上，但我感觉受到了评判—就好像我在面试工作一样。我不喜欢这些经历，所以我习惯性地避免它们。人们认为我不合群)”可知，第一段的作用是介绍社交焦虑的痛苦经历。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。文章第二段讲到“Individuals experiencing this type of social discomfort are often polite and considerate. They do not interrupt others and they say please and thank you when it is appropriate to do so. (经历这种社交不适的人通常是有礼貌和体贴的。他们不会打断别人，在适当的时候会说请和谢谢)”可知，当人们经历社交不适时会注意适当的社交礼仪。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。文章第三段讲到“Fitting into most groups of people requires conformity(从众). You need to be interested in the topics that others in the group are interested in and think and talk about them the way they do. (融入大多数人群需要一致性。你需要对小组中其他人感兴趣的话题感兴趣，并以他们的方式思考和谈论这些话题)”可知，我们可以通过分享兴趣和适应他人来融入大多数群体。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一段讲到“You have difficulty liking what other people like and you stop changing the way you think in order to feel part of a group. Perhaps it’s better for you to stay true to yourself. Maybe you are better off (你很难喜欢上其他人喜欢的东西，你不再改变自己的思维方式来感觉自己是一个群体的一部分。也许对你来说，忠于自己更好。也许你过得更好？)”可知，根据最后一段，作者会同意不改变自己也是一个不错的选择。故选B。
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍一项研究，说明人类的声音对野生动物来说是根深蒂固的恐惧。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Liana Zanette of Western University in Ontario and her colleagues were able to show that animals react most strongly to human voices and flee in response. (安大略省西部大学的Liana Zanette和她的同事能够证明动物对人类的声音反应最强烈，并作为回应逃跑。)”可知，研究表明，人类的声音引起当地野生动物的恐惧。故选C项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“The study group found that animals were twice as likely to flee (研究小组发现，动物逃跑的可能性是两倍)”及后文“when they heard human voices than when they heard lions or gunshots (当它们听到人声时比当它们听到狮子或枪声时)”可知，动物听到人类的声音时会迅速逃走，从而推知划线词句“and yacated an area (并且yacated一个区域)”其中划线词汇意思是“离开，逃离”。故选B项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Wild dogs, leopards and buffalo were the only animals who stayed at water holes longer when they heard humans, and the difference was not statistically significant for these species. (野狗、豹子和水牛是仅有的在听到人类声音时在水坑里呆得更久的动物，这些物种之间的差异在统计上并不显著。)”可知，关于动物对不同声音的反应，研究人员发现野狗在听到人类声音时在水坑里呆的时间更长。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第二段中“Liana Zanette of Western University in Ontario and her colleagues were able to show that animals react most strongly to human voices and flee in response. (安大略省西部大学的Liana Zanette和她的同事能够证明动物对人类的声音反应最强烈，并作为回应逃跑。)”以及倒数第二段中“Fear of humans is deeply rooted and common, so we need to seriously address it for conservation reasons. (对人类的恐惧根深蒂固，很普遍，所以出于保护的原因，我们需要认真解决这个问题。)”可知，本文介绍一项研究，说明人类的声音对野生动物来说是根深蒂固的恐惧。A“人类的声音：在野生动物中是令人惊讶的根深蒂固的恐惧”项符合主题，故选A项。
广西北海市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（含解析）
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。作者主要介绍了几本适合寒假阅读的畅销书。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sunday Funday by Katherine Hallgan部分的“Hardback, $20（10 percent off with membership）”可知，会员可以优惠10%，所以这本书的会员价应该是$18。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Accidentally Famous by David Baddiel部分的“Nothing amazing ever happens to Billy Smith but when TV workers visit his school he becomes popular, but as everyone knows, being famous comes with a price.”（比利·史密斯从来没有发生过什么惊人的事情，但当电视工作者参观他的学校时，他变得很受欢迎，但众所周知，成名是有代价的。）可知，这本Accidentally Famous是关于成名的代价的。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes部分的“This beautifully pictured book explores the good relationship between humans and animals”（这本图画精美的书探讨了人与动物之间的良好关系）以及Eddie Albert and the Animal Gang by Paul O'Grady部分的“…follows a young boy with a very special gift—he can talk to animals! ”（……讲述了一个小男孩的故事，他有一个非常特别的天赋，可以和动物交谈！）可知，Simon Barnes 和Paul O'Grady的书的共同之处就是他们都在介绍人与动物之间的关系，所以在强调人与动物的和谐相处。故选B。
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位老人救助动物、经营一家小型动物园的故事。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第二句话“The zoo in Enshi, Hubei Province, is called the “world’s loneliest zoo” because few people visit it.(这个位于湖北省恩施市的动物园被称为“世界上最孤独的动物园”，因为很少有人去参观)”可知，这个动物园被称作“世界上最孤独的动物园”是因为很少有人去参观。故选C项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“Luo Yingjiu began keeping animals at home in the 1980s. After seeing wild animals kept in cages for sale at a market, Luo bought them and took them home to give them medical treatment. He released (释放) those able to live on their own into the wild and continued to raise those that could not live independently.(罗英九从上世纪80年代开始在家里养动物。在市场上看到笼子里出售的野生动物后，罗把它们买了下来，带回家治疗。他将那些能够独立生活的放归野外，并继续饲养那些不能独立生活的)”可知，最初，罗是从市场上买回动物。故选A项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句“The business later became worse because visitors were not interested in the zoo’s “old, weak, sick and disabled” animals.(后来生意变得更糟了，因为游客对动物园里那些“老弱病残”的动物不感兴趣)”可知，罗的生意变得更糟，是因为游客对动物园里那些“老弱病残”的动物不感兴趣。故选A项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Using his pension (退休金) to operate the zoo, Mr. Luo refused to listen to other people’s advice to close it. “It is not just a zoo; it provides the habitat for the animals,” he explained. “If the zoo is closed, where can these animals go They cannot even survive in the wild.’(罗用自己的养老金经营动物园，拒绝听取其他人关闭动物园的建议。‘这不仅仅是一个动物园；它为动物提供了栖息地，’他解释道。‘如果动物园关闭了，这些动物能去哪里 它们甚至无法在野外生存’)”推知，罗救助动物的决心非常坚定；和第四段“As he operates the zoo, he keeps on rescuing animals. A black bear with one paw injured was saved 17 years ago. A dog named Dianzi was saved when its former owner planned to abandon (遗弃) it. A monkey that has been at the zoo for nearly 30 years is almost blind because of camera flashes from visitors who took photos. For those animals that died, Luo buried them on the nearby mountain.(在经营动物园的同时，他不断地拯救动物。17年前，一只爪子受伤的黑熊获救。一只名叫‘点子’的狗在它的前主人打算抛弃它时获救了。一只在动物园生活了近30年的猴子几乎失明，因为拍照的游客的相机闪光灯。对于那些死去的动物，罗把它们埋在附近的山上）”推知，罗是个热心的人。综上，故选B项。
【答案】28 A 29. D 30. D 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了坦桑尼亚的哈扎族人的生活方式。
【28题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Agriculture’s rise, however, came with a price. It introduced infectious diseases, social inequality, occasional famines (饥荒) and war.(然而，农业的崛起是有代价的。它带来了传染病、社会不平等、偶尔的饥荒和战争)”和指代关系可推知，指示代词it代指的是上文的“Agriculture’s rise”。故选A项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“They live almost entirely free of possessions. They enjoy an extraordinary amount of leisure time, ‘working’— actively pursuing food — only four to six hours a day.(他们几乎完全没有财产。他们享受大量的休闲时间，而每天的“工作”——积极地追求食物——只有4到6个小时)”和第四段中“The Hadza, who by nature are not a combative (好战的) people, have almost always moved away instead of fighting.(哈扎人天生就不是一个好斗的人，他们几乎总是在搬家，而不是战斗)”可推知，哈扎人总是过着没有争斗的自由生活。故选D项。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中最后两句话“The fact is that it’s too late for us to go back to the Hadza lifestyle. Of greater concern is that soon it may be impossible for them to maintain theirs.(事实是，我们不能回到哈扎人的生活方式了。更令人担忧的是，他们可能很快就无法维持自己的生活方式了)”可推知，作者对哈德扎人的现状感到担忧。故选D项。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了坦桑尼亚的哈扎族人的独特的生活方式。所以用B项“The Unique Hadza Lifestyle (独特的哈扎生活方式)”作为本文的标题与文章主题相符合。故选B项。
【答案】32. D 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是机器人宠物的一些优点。
【32题详解】
词义猜测题。根据下文中的“These furry (毛的) robofriends are more advanced and lifelike than remote-controlled toy dogs. Many feature realistic fur for an enjoyable petting experience and make sounds and small, natural movements.(这些毛茸茸的机器狗朋友比遥控玩具狗更先进、更逼真。许多逼真的皮毛为一个愉快的宠物体验，并发出声音和小的，自然的动作。)”可知，这些宠物机器朋友更形象、更逼真，可以提供许多愉快的宠物体验，也就是说，机器人宠物提供了真正宠物的一些好处，由此可知，划线单词的意思应与“好处”意义相近。故选D项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Plus, Paro is super intelligent; it can learn to behave in a way that the user prefers. According to the Paro website, “If you stroke (抚摸) it every time you touch it, Paro will remember your previous action and try to repeat that action to be stroked.”(此外，帕罗超级聪明；它可以学会以用户喜欢的方式行事。据Paro网站介绍，“如果你每次触摸它都抚摸它，Paro就会记住你之前的动作，并试图重复你抚摸它的动作。”)”可知，Paro超级聪明，他可以学会按照用户喜欢的方式行事，由此可知，Paro能够调整自己的行为去适应用户。故选D项。
【34题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“While animal-assisted therapy (疗法) and the benefits of pets have been analysed in numerous scientific studies, real animals may not always be the appropriate choice for an older adult.(虽然许多科学研究都分析了动物辅助疗法和宠物的好处，但对于老年人来说，真正的动物可能并不总是合适的选择)”可知，许多研究发现真正的动物辅助疗法不总是适合老年人选择，结合下文中的“That is where robotic pets come into play.(这就是机器人宠物发挥作用的地方。)”可知，机器人宠物可以解决真正宠物的一些问题；由此可知，本段主要讲述的是为什么机器人宠物适合人类。故选B项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据尾段中的“While some believe that robot pets can’t compete with real animals, the companionship they provide to older adults cannot be denied.(虽然有些人认为机器人宠物无法与真正的动物竞争，但它们为老年人提供的陪伴是不可否认的。)”可知，尽管有些人认为机器人宠物无法和真正的宠物竞争，但作者认为机器人宠物给老人的陪伴是不可否认的，由此推知，作者对机器人宠物的未来持乐观态度。故选C项。
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