云南省部分地区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末英语汇编：阅读理解（含解析）

云南省部分地区
2023-2024学年高三上学期1月考试英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
云南省昆明市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末考试英语试题
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
Become a Reading Volunteer and Change a Child’s Story
Help a child learn to read so that they can succeed, in school and beyond.
An hour a week for you
You’ll spend one hour a week reading stories with a child aged between 5 and 10 years old, on our secure online platform. The programme involves two 30-minute sessions a week with the same child, for six weeks. Our online volunteering can fit around your schedule and there’s no need to travel. We ask all our volunteers to complete at least three programs a year-and we’d love you to do more-so we can continue to support as many children as possible.
A world of opportunity for them
You’ll get to see your young readers’ progress, knowing that you are opening up a world of opportunity for their future.
YOUR TIME. THEIR FUTURE.
As a Bookmark volunteer you’ll:
Help children gain the reading skills they need to progress at school and in life.
Help boost a child’s confidence by giving them one-to-one attention.
Show learning to read can be fun! It’s amazing when you introduce a young reader to a book, comic or poem that they love.
Join our community. Volunteers can share tips and stories on our online forum and meet like-minded people at the online events.
Enrich your week. Taking time out of your day to read with a child can support your own wellbeing as you enjoy a new experience.
21. What should the volunteers do in the program
A. Organize charity events. B. Donate books to primary school.
C. Read stories with children. D. Open up an online reading club.
22. Who are most likely to be potential applicants
A People hoping to improve reading skills. B. People preferring one-to-one interactions.
C. People having selfless and giving qualities. D. People needing support from communities.
23. Which column might the text be taken from
A Society and education. B. Science and technology.
C. Art and entertainment. D. Commerce and economy.
B
FORT WORTH, Texas — If 14-year-old Ruhani Ahluwalia had her way, her days would be filled with time to let her curiosity run free. How can a doctor attack cancer with medicines that don’t damage the patient How can an artist touch a person with a hidden message in an oil painting This is Ruhani’s world — where the pursuit of learning leads to more learning for a self-described Renaissance teenager, who is multi-talented and has interests.
Since age 11, she has been working summers in a lab at the University of North Texas Health Science Center researching cancer cells. She is testing drugs that can kill cancer cells while limiting the side effects on healthy cells. It’s a special mission guided by the heart because she lost a great aunt to leukemia (白血病) when she was in the sixth grade.
“What really damaged her eventually was the treatment and the side effects of it, which kills both cancer and normal cells.” Ruhani explained. Due to this, Ruhani started her cancer research. “I wanted to find a better way to target cancer cells.”
During the summer between sixth and seventh grade, Ruhani began research in the study of cancer with the help of her mother, Parmeet Jodhka, a microbiology professor, who taught her daughter the necessary biology. Working from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lab, she has finally presented her findings at multiple science fairs. Her list of accomplishments is five pages long and includes placing third in Brazil’s science fair, MOSTRATEC, for her breast cancer research.
“I like learning,” she said, “There is a difference between learning and studying. Studying, you are too stuck in finishing it and in turning it in. Learning, you are doing more for yourself.”
24. What is Ruhani’s research aimed at
A. Testing how the cancer cells work.
B. Saving her great aunt from leukemia.
C. Relieving the pain of cancerous persons.
D. Protecting healthy cells in cancer treatment.
25. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Rouhani’s summer vacation. B. Participants at the science fairs.
C. Lessons taught by Parmeet Jodhka. D. The tireless efforts on the research.
26. What can be inferred from the last paragraph .
A. Learning is the eye of the mind for all.
B. Learning is more difficult than studying.
C. Learning is too much of a burden to bear.
D. Learning is a means of self-improvement.
27. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. A Girl’s Lasting Pursuit of Learning B. New Birth of a Young Professor
C. Success of a Well-rounded Teenager D. Stimulation of Students’ Curiosity
C
Have you ever seen your cat or dog eating grass They do so because it can help their digestion, and many wild species use natural substances to prevent and control diseases. This is called “zoo pharmacognosy” or, more commonly, animal self-medication.
Scientists have discovered that tamarin monkeys use a specific tree resin (树脂) as medicine. In the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, scientists followed several groups of them to collect data. During one of these daily studies, tamarin monkeys were observed rubbing their bodies on the trunk of a tree. At first, researchers thought that they were marking their territory, a common behaviour in this species. Botanical experts later confirmed that the tree was a species of cabreuva, which is well known for its medical properties.
Researchers decided to place camera-traps in different sites at the foot of the tree to record future visits by tamarin monkeys. The records surprisingly showed that many animals living in the forest visited it. Totally ten species were observed. For many of them, it was the first time that behaviors similar to self-medication had been observed. More surprisingly, one species spread resin on each other’s fur in pairs. In general, the species seemed to specifically visit the tree to acquire the resin and seemingly benefit from it, either healing their wounds or fighting back parasites (寄生虫).
While further studies are needed to identify the properties of the resin and thus confirm that this is indeed self-medication, the use of it suggests that cabreuva represents a common and universal drugstore for the residents of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It is likely to be a valuable resource helping the species maintain their magnitude by improving their health.
This discovery could have an important protection influence, as the disappearance of some trees could potentially affect the survival of some animals.
28. Why do tamarin monkeys rub themselves against the tree
A. They are trying to cure diseases. B. They would like to digest what they eat.
C. They feel like occupying the land. D. They are attracting companions’ attention.
29. What do researchers find through camera-traps
A. Many animals copy monkeys’ behaviors. B. Animals can help each other clean the fur.
C. The cabreduva is the habitat of tamarin monkeys. D. Resin can be used as medicine for some animals
30. What does the underlined word “magnitude” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Populations. B. Characteristics. C. Similarities. D. Flexibilities.
31. What is the possible significance of the discovery
A. Promoting evolution of creatures. B. Increasing the production of resin.
C. Contributing to forest conservation. D. Motivating the study of monkeys’ diet.
D
Adding game-like elements to non-game activities is part of app design. Streaks (计数器) encourage users to log into products each day. Medals reward them for completing tasks. Leaderboards add the spice of competition.
Such features can help others stay motivated while achieving a goal they find difficult to stick to. When Duolingo, a language-learning app, went public in 2021, it was clear that game-like features play a crucial role in keeping its users engaged.
But as You’ve Been Played, a new book by a game designer Adrian Hon notes, firms should be very careful about how they gamify experiences. If getting gamification wrong, you can annoy both customers and employees.
For customers, the obvious dangers — annoying people with constant notices about streaks, or discouraging them by showing how low down a leaderboard they sit — are not the only ones. Somtimes, some activities surely need added “fun”. For instance, apps designed to encourage people to save money can happily use gamified features like money jars to track progress. However, some activities really don’t need added “fun”. One reading app offers to unlock animations (动画) if users hit certain reading landmarks; if you present reading as time-consuming, you are telling readers they are suffering.
For employees, turning repetitive work into video games is a technique that Amazon has reportedly used to represent workers’ progress. Yet these ideas may cause negative impact. Forced rankings motivate some people while stressing others out. GitHub, an open-source coding platform, withdrew its streak feature after concerns were raised that it was pushing programmers to work every weekend.
As Mr. Hon observes, games are much less enjoyable if you have no choice over whether to participate or not. Adding fun can work, but only if it is taken seriously.
32. What is the author’s purpose by mentioning Duolingo in Paragraph 2
A. To put an advertisement for the app.
B. To illustrate how gamification helps.
C. To compare different game-like elements.
D. To invite more customers to learn languages.
33. What are the customers upset with
A. The pressure of overwork. B. The brief delay of progress.
C. The awful waste of money. D. Endless bothering ringtones.
34. Why does Github cancel its streak feature
A. It runs out of employees’ patience.
B. It adds stress and unnecessary work.
C. It gets employees addicted to fun games.
D. It causes conflicts between programmers.
35. What is Adrian Hon’s attitude towards gamification
A. Doubtful. B. Critical. C. Objective. D. Supportive.
云南省保山市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末质量监测英语试题
第一节(共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 共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
What Kids Eat for Lunch Around the World
Australia
While Aussies are largely lunchbox people, Australian schools have indoor and outdoor canteens, where students order from a menu of snacks and standard dishes like hot dogs, meat pies, and sausage rolls.
Brazil
Brazil began one of the world's oldest school feeding programs in 1955, providing lunch for more than 43 million children. The Guideline 2009 limited processed foods and sugars and required schools to offer students one third of their daily nutritional requirements. A school lunch might include meat with vegetables, rice and beans, fresh-baked bread, salad and banana.
France
Unsurprisingly, France takes food seriously, especially school lunches. Each lunch usually has a multicourse meal including a raw vegetable starter and dairy course and a warm main meal with more vegetables, followed by a dessert.
Cuba
Cuban schools provide free lunches that usually feature rice, beans, hard-boiled eggs, vegetables such as sliced tomatoes, and a desert. Children bring their own drinks and sometimes some snacks from home.
Japan
In Japan, children are typically used to at least trying every food on their plates out of respect for its preparation. A traditional lunch usually consists of local and seasonal ingredients that result in healthy meals such as hearty soups and stews, grilled fish, seasoned rice, and fried noodles. Each lunch contains a specific number of calories.
21. What is the main feature of Brazilian lunch
A. It's free of charge. B. It's nutritionally balanced.
C. It's served off campus. D. It's ordered in the canteens.
22. What do French lunch and Cuban lunch have in common
A. Neither has milk and eggs. B. Neither has rice and noodles.
C. Both include drinks and snacks. D. Both include desserts and vegetables.
23. What do we know about Japanese lunch
A. It is prepared by the elders. B. It is limited in diversity.
C. It is made from fresh ingredients. D. It contains too much fat.
B
I first saw a real durian (榴莲) in an Asian supermarket in Queens. That strange-looking fruit was big, heavy, and covered with sharp pricks (刺) . I decided to buy one. The Chinese checkout girl carefully wrapped it thickly in a newspaper before putting it into a shopping bag.
On the train home, I cautiously opened the Chinese newspaper and lifted it out. Its strangeness made me think of kung fu, yoga and Taijiquan.
Upon arriving home, I dug out the biggest knife and cut through the tough prickly husk ( 壳 ) . I tasted the pale-yellow flesh, delicious!
After that, durian was my favourite fruit. My skill at cutting durian open was improving. I showed the skill to my girlfriend.
A few years later, we moved to Taiwan. One day I noticed some durians had begun to open by themselves. The owner tried to get me to buy one but I shook my head, thinking it was far-gone. Instead I selected one whose outer husk wasn't open.
The next morning I woke up to a strong durian smell. I found a small crack ( 裂 缝 ) had appeared all on its own. I used the smallest pressure and tasted a more delicious durian. Suddenly, I realized something. I had felt so satisfied with my own skill in opening the durian that I never thought about letting the durian open itself. The higher art was not in doing but in not doing —letting the thing happen on its own in the way it happens best.
24. Why did the Chinese checkout girl wrap the durian thickly in a newspaper
A. To decorate the durian.
B. To stop the durian from falling apart.
C. To prevent the author from being hurt.
D. To encourage the author to read Chinese.
25. What came to the author's mind when he looked at the durian on the way home
A. A strange fruit.
B. A delicious dinner.
C. Other passengers' attention.
D. Some symbols of Asian culture.
26. Why didn't the author take the recommended durian
A. He thought it was too ripe.
B. He enjoyed the selection of durian.
C. He wanted a chance to show his skill.
D. He preferred the durian with open husk.
27. What message did the author want to share
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Let nature take its course.
C. Interest is the best teacher. D. Kill two birds with one stone.
C
In a fast developing world, many old-fashioned skills seem to be disappearing. It's hard to find people who know such skills as sewing, but a few decades ago, it was common for every person to learn them
Now many would think sewing isn't as useful today. The garment ( 服 装 ) industry is producing clothing that is cheaper, faster and more. fashionable than ever, making it possible to buy a suit for less than $10 at home.
However, that doesn't mean clothing isn't indestructible(破坏不了的). Garments with simple tears that could be fixed in seconds with a needle are just thrown away. This causes more than 26 billion pounds of garbage and millions of dollars wasted because of a tear. Even dirty or worn clothing that still has plenty of usable cloth is being thrown away.
The ability to create hand-made clothes doesn't only reduce waste. It is also tailor-made just for you. Most buy clothes made for a general body type, and to get it tailored by a professional is expensive. So why not do it yourself
Perhaps the greatest problem of sewing is simply the time involved. Buying a skirt online takes a few seconds. Making a skirt can take weeks. But learning to sew doesn't always involve complicated projects. Instead they might just be simple adjustments to help the garments fit or match your style.
Schools could easily teach sewing. Yet, they focus more on college preparations, ignoring traditional skills. Actually sewing is a valuable skill to be used in daily life. It wouldn't take much time to teach children how to sew.
So, instead of letting old things die in this new age of the Internet, how about learning some of the lost skills that helped us for so long
28. Why do some people think the sewing skill is less useful
A. Because cloth is too expensive.
B. Because sewing is a bit boring to learn.
C. Because hand-made things are easily broken.
D. Because clothes are cheaper and convenient to buy.
29. Which benefit of sewing is talked about in Paragraph 3
A. It contributes to creativity.
B. It's environmentally-friendly.
C. It pushes the garment industry.
D. It gives costumers a typical look.
30. How do schools treat traditional skills
A. They make the skills easy to learn.
B. They set the skills as basic subjects.
C. They make every effort to teach the skills.
D. They fail to give the skills enough attention.
31. What's the author's attitude to the old-fashioned skills
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful C. Uncaring. D. Opposing.
D
Do you remember that cold you had when you were 10 No Well, your body does. Each time you faced some viruses, and after you fought them off, your body stored a memory to recognize these threats if they appeared again. It is the memory of cell in your immune system (免疫系统).
The immune system is so adaptable and long-lasting that it might be able to help our bodies to become immune to viruses we've never met, or even give us universal immunity. But how does it do the job
Our first level of defense is physical, like your skin. If something goes through skin, your second line of defense comes into action. White blood cells will search your body for these dangers and attack them. They'll call in helpers to kill the dangers, and start an alarm system called inflammation (发炎) . This is your body's innate (先天的) immune system at work.
But it isn't always enough, especially if a more serious threat appears. Some viruses can double in your body every 20 minutes. This can quickly defeat that innate immune system, but luckily, we've developed a more complicated line of defense to stop these terrible enemies: the adaptive immune response.
This army of cells is like your body's special army, and its best soldiers are antibodies ( 抗 体). Each antibody carries a unique area with a special shape that allows it to latch onto on particular enemy, just like a key fits into its lock. When one antibody catches its enemy, it can work together with all your body's defenses to fight this enemy. And your immune system learns from this fight so it can attack even more strongly if you ever meet that enemy again in the future.
That's called being immune to something.
32. What is the function of our memory of cell
A. It works as a warning of our health condition.
B. It strengthens our immune system as we grow older.
C. It helps to identify the bacteria our body has met before.
D. It stops us suffering from the same disease again and again.
33. What do we know from Paragraph 3
A. Inflammation is a preventive response.
B. The first level of defense is easy to break.
C. White blood cells often work independently.
D. Helpers may build an alarm system against enemies.
34. What does the underlined phrase "latch onto" in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Seize. B. Free. C. Monitor. D. Suspect
35. What might be the best title for the text
A. How the viruses try to get into our body.
B. What we should do to keep from new illnesses.
C. How the immune system helps us fight diseases.
D. What our minds do to store the sickness memory.
云南省楚雄州2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试英语试卷
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
Successful wildlife conservation goes hand in hand with community education and engagement. Volunteers work with community leaders and schools to share their passion for conservation and the environment.
Rhino Conservation in Zimbabwe
The project is home to an internationally renowned Black Rhino Breeding and Release Programme which has supported Zimbabwe's rhino population since the mid 1980s. To date, 20 rhinos have been born at the conservancy, with 12 rhinos successfully released back into the wild. Volunteers play a role in securing the future of this once-again endangered animal, working alongside anti-poaching rangers(反偷猎护林员), working on rhino research projects and getting involved in the daily care of both black and white rhino.
Our Rhino Conservation Programme is a unique hands-on opportunity to get behind the scenes and experience day-to-day life on a private conservancy, and be involved with the protection and conservation of Zimbabwe's endangered black rhino.
The aim of the programme is to assist the reserve's established Black Rhino Breeding and Release Programme, collect meaningful data and information relating to rhino and wildlife conservation and animal behaviour, and engage with the local community about wildlife conservation.
Cheetah(猎豹)Conservation
In 2021, two captive-born male cheetah were introduced to the conservancy as part of an international rewilding programme. The cheetah are now free-wandering in the reserve, and volunteers play an important role in monitoring and observing their behaviour, tracking their movements and recording their hunting rate.
Volunteer Work
Volunteers contribute to a long-term conservation project and get involved with a variety of conservation activities:
·Work alongside rhinos, cheetah and elephants
·Conservancy management
·Wildlife monitoring
·Anti-poaching patrols and snare sweeps
·Educate school-children about conservation, wildlife and the environment ·Learn about what is involved in running a conservancy
1. What can we say about Black Rhino Breeding and Release Programme
A. Its work pays off. B. It is limited to Zimbabwe.
C. It is home to two cheetah. D. It has a history of 50 years.
2. What should be recorded about the cheetah
A. Their birth rate. B. Their hunting rate
C. Their area of activity. D. Their sleep schedule.
3. Who are likely to apply for the volunteer work
A. Those who live outside Zimbabwe.
B. Those who prefer to work at home.
C. Those who like engaging with animals.
D. Those who would like to make a fortune.
B
When trash sculptor Stephanie Hongo meets friends for drinks or dinner, it's not unusual for one of them to hand her shopping bags full of lids, empty soap bottles, and even a Barbie leg or two. By now, she's used to neighbors, friends and even strangers giving her their recyclable rejects.
But Hongo doesn't need any more garbage. She has a large collection of her own at home. “You don't need to be a trash picker to do this, "she says. "Trash is everywhere. ”And for Hongo, where there is trash, there is art. Since 2017, Hongo has crafted complex sea creatures, realistic-looking jungle animals and other creatures out of everything from plastic forks to plastic tubing as well as a hair dryer, a purse, a tooth brush, and even a hair straightener.
Starting with her first piece—a blue deer named Yandoo that she fashioned out of odds and ends laying around her flat, which she screwed together and spray painted in a makeshift basement art studio—she's gone on to create more than 160 trash sculptures.
“I feel very fortunate, ”says Hongo, who loves making a living as an artist. “I care about our environment. The upcycling aspect of it is a lovely byproduct. ”Though she doesn't consider herself a true eco-artist, she hopes she's inspiring others to reuse items that usually end up in landfills. But for her, she says, “The art comes first. ”
Before starting each project, Hongo figures out exactly what pieces of scrap(废旧的) metal, tubing and plastics she'll need to transform the pile of junk on her worktable into something fantastic, like a majestic octopus(章鱼)rocketing through the coral or a cute koala hugging a tree.
Since her funky creations sell on line at prices starting at $400, she's been fortunate enough to make trash sculpting her full-time career. “It's so much more than I ever expected, ” she says.
4. Why does Hongo say "You don't need to be a trash picker to do this"
A. Because it is hard to pick trash.
B. Because there is trash everywhere.
C. Because her friends give her enough.
D. Because she has a large collection of trash.
5. What does Hongo expect others to learn from her art form
A. To enjoy art. B. To collect trash.
C. To trash sculptures. D. To recycle waste.
6. What does Hongo do before starting each project
A. Find enough fantastic shapes to copy.
B. Put away the things on her works.
C. Make out what materials suit her works.
D. Figure out what her pile of junk is made of.
7. Which of the following can best describe Hongo
A. Creative and inspiring. B. Diligent and practical.
C. Helpful and generous. D. Humorous and determined.
C
With a fragrance (芳香)through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. Participants in this study by University of California, Irvine(UCI)neuroscientists gained a 226%increase in cognitive capacity compared to the control group. The researchers say the finding transforms the long-known tie between smell and memory into an easy, non-invasive technique for strengthening memory and potentially preventing dementia(痴呆).
The project was conducted through the UCI Center for the Neurobiology of Learning &. Memory. It involved men and women aged 60 to 85 without memory impairment. All were given seven small containers, each containing a single and different natural oil. People in the enriched group received full-strength oils. Control group participants were given the oils in tiny amounts. Participants put a different container into their room each evening prior to going to bed, and it activated for two hours as they slept.
People in the enriched group showed a 226%increase in cognitive performance compared to the control group, as measured by a word list test commonly used to evaluate memory. Participants also reported sleeping more soundly. The researchers say the results from their study bear out what scientists learned about the connection between smell and memory.
Scientists have long known that the loss of ability to smell, can predict development of nearly 70 neurological and psychiatric diseases. These include Alzheimer's and other dementias, Parkinson's and alcoholism. Researchers have previously found that exposing people with moderate dementia to up to 40 different smells twice a day over a period of time improved their memories and language skills, eased depression and improved their sense of smell.
The team would next like to study the technique's impact on people with diagnosed cognitive loss. A product based on their study and designed for people to use at home is expec- ted to come onto the market this fall.
8. What field may the findings be applied to
A. Controlling sleep. B. Exploring smells.
C. Developing skills. D. Promoting memory
9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Research results. B. Research process.
C. Research methods. D. Research purpose
10. How did researchers assess the performance of the participants
A. By giving the participants a test.
B. By scanning the participants' brain.
C. By observing the participants' actions.
D. By asking about the participants' feeling.
11. What will the researchers focus on in future
A. Developing a smell product.
B. The impact of cognitive loss.
C. Application of research results.
D. Doing market research for their product.
D
Researchers have proposed a novel method for counting and tracking vehicles on public roads, a development that could improve current traffic systems and help travelers get to their destinations faster.
Using the cameras already installed on campus buses at the Ohio State University, researchers proved that they could automatically and accurately measure counts of vehicles on urban roadways, detect objects in the road and distinguish parked vehicles from those that are moving.
In previous studies, Ohio State researchers found that using these mobile cameras provides much better spatial and temporal(时间的)coverage than relying on often temporarily placed sensors that don't provide a view of many streets and roads in a city.
“If we collect and process more high-resolution(高清的)spatial information about what's happening on the roads, then planners could better understand changes in demand, effectively improving efficiency in the broader transportation system, ”said Keith Redmill, lead author of the study.
“If we can measure traffic in a way that is as good or better than what is conventionally done with fixed sensors, then we will have created something incredibly useful extremely cheaply, "he said. “Our goal is to start building a system that could do this without much manual intervention because if you want to collect this information over lots of potential vehicles and lots of time, it's worth fully automating that process. "
While still a long way from total implementation(实施) , the study suggests the system's results bear promise for the future of intelligent traffic surveillance . Transportation planners. engineers and operators make vital decisions about the future of our roadways, so when designing transportation systems to work over the next 30 to 50 years, it's necessary that we give them data that allows them to improve the efficiency of the system and the level of service provided to travelers
12. How can cameras on buses benefit travelers
A. By shortening their travel time.
B. By making their schedules tight.
C. By decreasing their transport cost.
D. By improving their safety awareness.
13. What can we know about the sensors placed on buses
A. They provide more spatial coverage.
B. They can't detect objects in the road.
C. They cover less view of the urban traffic.
D. They accurately record the flow of traffic.
14. What does the underlined word “surveillance” in paragraph 6 mean
A. Operation. B. Arrangement C. Protection. D. Monitoring.
15. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Transportation automation is on its way
B. It is time to improve the efficiency of traffic system
C. Cameras installed on buses can better measure traffic
D. Transportation planners use cameras to make policies
云南省德宏傣族景颇族自治州2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末教学质量统一监测英语试题
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
Everybody knows that Massachusetts is a great place to see fall leaves. But surely there are other places to catch the leaves turning green to reddish-golden The short answer is yes.
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen-as its name suggests-doesn’t fail to impress with its backdrop of majestic snow-capped mountains. Head to the Maroon Bells to look into mirror-like lakes to see double: on a calm day, the mountains and trees are reflected in the still waters.
Bavaria, Germany
Take a trip into a Brothers Grimm fairytale. Not only can you catch breathtaking views—such as castles emerging from red, green and golden trees—but you can experience the region’s fall traditions, such as the “Almabtrieb” event, bringing in the cattle from the grasslands, and local parish (教区)fairs, called “Kirchweih-Feste” where beer is everywhere.
Catskills, Upstate New York
If spotting fall in one state isn’t enough, head to the Catskills, where you can see five states at once. Head to the Northern Catskills of Greene County, to the “Five State Lookout” in Windham, where you can view treetops in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, as well as beautiful scenery of the Hudson River Valley.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This city is made for fall with its tree-lined streets and big open parks. Head to Princes Street Gardens, which is home to some of the city’s most typical monuments, such as the storybook-style Gardeners’ Cottage and the Scott Monument, or take a hike through Holyrood Park, marveling as the russet tones (红褐色) cover the rolling hills which climb up to the famed Arthurs Seat offering full views of the city and beyond.
1. What is a special view of the Maroon Bells
A. Typical monuments in Scottish style. B. Clear lakes with reflections of surroundings.
C. Beautiful castles among golden trees. D. Mountains completely covered with snow.
2. In which place can people see five states at the same time
A. Aspen, Colorado. B. Catskills, Upstate New York.
C. Bavaria, Germany. D. Edinburgh, Scotland.
3. Why does the author write the text
A. To explain how to develop hobbies in the fall.
B. To stress the importance of traveling in the fall.
C. To introduce some places to appreciate fall leaves.
D. To describe how to enjoy fall leaves with your own eyes.
B
In about a week I will start one of my most expected adventures ever. Sarek National Park will be a mission. It is not a place for the unprepared. It is a place for adventurous hearts who are looking for solitude (独处), wildness and a connection with nature that is hard to find on our planet these days. High up in the north of Sweden at the border with Norway, it is called the last European Wilderness.
The preparation for this trip started a few months ago. I tried to prepare in the best way possible as this is uncharted territory for me. It will be the first hike really off the beaten path. I will not go into details until I get back and actually know what I am talking about.
There are a few things to keep in mind when you plan to hike in Sarek National Park. First of all, there are no huts or any accommodation. If you are at the heart of Sarek you will be at least a 4-5 days hike away from the next mountain hut. So this means I will have to carry everything I need for 8-10 days. The biggest part of the load will be food. There are no paths or waymarks. I will have to make my own route with GPS and maps.
In addition, the weather can be very challenging. Sarek is the area in Sweden with the heaviest rainfall. It is also known for strong wind and there’re not many places to shelter from it because there are hardly any tees. It is important to bring professional hiking gear (装备). Finding and choosing a good campsite might take some time as well.
4. What kind of destination does the author consider Sarek National Park to be
A. Popular and convenient. B. Busy and well-connected.
C. Remote and forest-covered. D. Attractive and demanding.
5. What does the underlined word “uncharted” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Not explored. B. Not accepted. C. Not vast. D. Not dangerous.
6. What will the author do in Sarek National Park
A. Make a map of Sarek. B. Build shelters for tourists.
C. Reach the depths of Sarek. D. Measure the rainfall of Sarek.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 4
A. To explain why there are few trees there.
B. To recommend ways of finding good campsites.
C. To discuss causes of heavy rains and strong wind.
D. To remind possible travelers of the challenging weather.
C
When Kurt Benirschke started collecting skin samples from rare and endangered animals in 1972, he didn’t have a plan on what to do with them. As a researcher at the University of California San Diego, he believed that one day the tools would be developed to save those animals. A few years later, he moved his collection to San Diego Zoo, and called it the Frozen Zoo. Today, the Frozen Zoo is the world’s largest animal cryobank (生物冷库), with samples from over 10,500 individual animals from 1,220 species.
Since the Frozen Zoo was founded, Oliver Ryder, a geneticist at San Diego Zoo, says many achievements have been reached in the field of genetics, starting with the cloning of the first animal—a sheep named Dolly in 1996. Since 2001, four endangered species have been cloned using genetic material from the Frozen Zoo: the Indian Gaur, a humpbacked Asian wild ox; the Banteng, a Southeast-Asian species of cattle; Przewalski’s horse and the Black-footed ferret.
In recent years, the clock has been ticking for many species in danger. According to the WWF Living Planet Report 2020, as a result of loss of habitat due to human activities, one million species—animals and plants—are threatened with extinction over the coming decades and centuries. With the current rate of biodiversity loss, some scientists believe collecting samples from species that might not be here tomorrow is a scientific must-do.
One of the main challenges will be persuading conservation agencies that cryobanking is a reasonable strategy and worth funding. “Many of us are doing this without any national or government support beyond donations,” says Lisa Yon, an associate professor of zoo and wildlife medicine at the University of Nottingham. “Cryobanking is increasingly being recognized as an important resource, so it’s a bit puzzling that there isn’t more funding support.”
8. Why did Kurt Benirschke start the Frozen Zoo
A. To attract more visitors. B. To find new tools for research.
C. To sell samples more conveniently. D. To help save endangered animals.
9. What might be Oliver Ryder’s attitude towards the Frozen Zoo
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Uncaring.
10. What can be learned from paragraph 3
A. Biodiversity is in great danger. B. WWF is working with the Frozen Zoo.
C. Wildlife population is getting bigger. D. The Frozen Zoo has stored 1,220 species.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. The efforts of Kurt Benirschke. B. The development in cloning.
C. The importance of the Frozen Zoo. D. The problem of genetic technology.
D
Do you get nervous thinking about a coming math test If yes, you are far from alone. Math anxiety has become a common condition among students around the world. Students in countries with higher levels of math anxiety tend to achieve lower math grades, according to a study published by the National Academy of Sciences on Feb. 15th.
Math anxiety-a negative emotional reaction to the core subject-causes fear, physical suffering and behavior problems among young pupils, according to a University of Cambridge study. Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart. They may then try to avoid every situation involving numbers, meaning they are held back from pursuing careers related to this subject, such as technology or engineering, according to The Guardian.
Relief comes from the fact that those with math anxiety aren’t destined (注定的) to be bad at math. “If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math. They may have had a really bad experience with math and there are ways to improve math achievement,” Daniel Ansari, the senior author of the study told The London Free Press.
Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math. If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. “It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly,” Sian Beilock, a cognitive scientist told the BBC. “Just because you have a fast heartbeat and sweaty palms, that does not necessarily mean you will fail.”
Math doesn’t come easy, no matter how clever you are. Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, was a huge fan of mathematics. But his notebooks show that Da Vinci couldn’t do fractions (分数). He could never grasp, for instance, that dividing a number by one-quarter is the same as multiplying by four, resulting in a higher number than the original.
12. What do we know about math anxiety
A. It is most commonly seen among teenagers.
B. Math anxiety leads to people struggling in their career.
C. It can cause unpleasant symptoms both mentally and physically.
D. People who are good at math don’t experience math anxiety.
13. What does Daniel Ansari’s study imply
A. Math anxiety may contribute to better grades.
B. Students with math anxiety may have higher cognitive abilities.
C. Bad experience with math can cause cognitive disadvantages.
D. Math anxiety does not reflect the ability to solve math problems.
14. How should you deal with the stress related to math according to the article
A. Practice more before you take math exams. B. Learn to understand your feelings.
C. Ask cognitive experts for help. D. Take all nervous energy as a challenge.
15. Why is Leonardo da Vinci’s story mentioned
A. To show that math definitely isn’t easy.
B. To suggest a way to solve math anxiety.
C. To show Da Vinci’s math anxiety is very serious.
D. To explain why math is a particularly difficult subject.
2024届云南省曲靖市高三上学期第一次教学质量监测（一月）英语试题
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
These new releases sit at the top of “want-to-read” shelves. While not all of these books are available right now, most are available for pre-order until their expected release date, so you can have your monthly read planned ahead of time.
Small World
By Jonathan Evison
$28.00
This book won’t be released until January 11, but you can pre-order it now. It records 170 years of American nation-building and asks whether the United States has fulfilled its promises by highlighting big and small injustices,
All That She Carried
By Tiya Miles
$30.00
In the book, historian Tiya Miles uncovers the stories of an enslaved black woman, Rose, her daughter, Ashley，who was separated from her and sold at nine years old, and her granddaughter, Ruth. By unearthing (挖掘) their stories, Tiya Miles tries to write a singular and revelatory history of the experience of slavery and the uncertain freedom afterward in the United States.
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
By Malinda Lo
$18.99
This novel won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature in 2021. It centers around 17-year-old Lily Hu, who can’t quite remember when a certain feeling appeared inside of her, but she knows it only keeps growing.
Meditations: The Annotated Edition
By Marcus Aurelius $28.00
Meditations is a series of personal writings from the former Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. These writings, which consist of private notes to himself and his ideas on Stoicism, acted as a means for his self-improvement.
1．What do Small World and Meditations: The Annotated Edition have in common
A．They have the same price. B．They both tell American history.
C．They have won national awards. D．They go on sale on the same date.
2．What can we know about Tiya Miles’ book
A．It is popular among teenagers. B．It will be released on January 9.
C．It focuses on slavery in America. D．It is the cheapest of the four books.
3．Which book will you choose if you are a fan of Malinda Lo
A．Small World B．All That She Carried
C．Last Night as the Telegraph Club D．Meditations: The Annotated Edition
B
Life is full of ups and downs. You must understand that you will sometimes fail at things, and it is okay when that happens. Almost all of our lives, we have been taught that failure is really bad, and when we fail, we must drown (沉浸) ourselves in sorrow. This is an entirely wrong approach.
From a kid to an adult, you will fail at many things in life but that will only tell you about yourself. You will learn about your true capabilities, what you are good at, and what you are bad at. We must learn to accept the process rather than run from it. Only then will we be able to achieve our goals in life.
Let me tell you something about myself and how I faced failures in life. In my early years a school, I had trouble with some subjects. I used to get really bad grades. Sometimes, I would get an F, which would make me really scared. I used to think: What will I show my parents So what I used to do was to cover those grades up. I would turn the F into a B just to please my parents. The short version is that it didn’t work out, and eventually, I was caught doing that. I learned a lot after that. I knew that I had to accept that failure and learn from it, and something good actually came from it. I started doing better with my grades. That F turned into a B naturally, and that B turned into an A.
Whenever you face a failure, never think that you are never going to recover from this. You must think of ways to better yourself. Did you know that it took Thomas Edison 10,000 attempts to perfect the light bulb Bill Gates failed many times; even his first company was a complete failure. These prove that we must learn from our failures, not run from them!
4．What does the author think of failures
A．They bring us great pressure and wrong ideas. B．They can be avoided if we take things seriously.
C．They sadden us and make us lose faith gradually. D．They can lead to success if we learn from them.
5．What did the author once do after he got bad grades at first
A．He told his parents the truth but got a scolding.
B．He made up his mind to learn as much as he could.
C．He secretly changed his grades to please his parents.
D．He paid no attention to them and kept studying hard.
6．Why does the author mention Thomas Edison and Bill Gates in the last paragraph
A．To present their outstanding achievements. B．To stress the necessity to learn from failures.
C．To explain the great significance of hard work. D．To show their approaches to starting a business.
7．What is the best title for the text
A．Rome Is Not Built in a Day B．There Is No End to Learning
C．Failure Is the Mother of Success D．A Good Beginning Is Half Done
C
From solar panels to electric cars, clean energy has become a bigger part of our lives in recent years. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that it will only develop a stronger foothold in the decades to come, with more solar panels, electric cars, and renewable energy by 2030.
The IEA analyzed the current policies and added that there will likely be two-thirds more clean energy ten years from now with a decreased dependence on fossil fuels. “The transition to clean energy is happening worldwide and is unstoppable. It’s not a question of ‘if’, but a matter of ‘how soon’—and the sooner, the better for all of us,” says the IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.
“Governments, companies, and investors must support clean energy transitions rather than hinder them. There are immense (巨大的) benefits on offer, including new industrial opportunities and jobs, greater energy security，cleaner air, universal energy access and a safer climate for everyone. Considering the ongoing strains and volatility (波动) in traditional energy markets today, claims that oil and gas represent safe or secure choices for the world’s energy and climate future look weaker than ever,” Biral adds.
Although this is welcome news for many, the IEA stresses that more improvement will be needed for the 200 countries in the Paris Agreement to meet the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celcius (34.7 degrees Fahrenheit). Governments must triple renewable capacity, reduce methane emissions from fossil fuel operations by 75%, and triple clean energy in developing economies.
“Every country needs to find its own pathway, but international cooperation is crucial for accelerating clean energy transitions,” Birol asserts. “In particular, the speed at which emissions decline will be largely determined by our ability to finance sustainable solutions to meet rising energy demand from the world’s fast-growing economies. This all points to the importance of redoubling cooperation, not retreating (逃避) from them.”
8．What does the new report from the IEA show
A．The demand for fossil fuels is still currently strong.
B．The worldwide shift to clean energy is unstoppable.
C．The threat of global warming is being underestimated.
D．The use of renewable energy is a new focus of mankind.
9．What does the underlined word “hinder” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Follow. B．Delay. C．Improve. D．Prevent.
10．What does the IEA think of the goal of the Paris Agreement
A．It is challenging. B．It is impractical. C．It is unclear. D．It is conservative.
11．What is the key to clean energy transitions according to Birol
A．Changes to global economic policies. B．The pattern of energy consumption.
C．Combined efforts between nations. D．The development of advanced technologies.
D
We see a woman swimming at night in a dark sea. Suddenly, she is pulled underwater. She surfaces, cries in fear, then disappears forever. This is the opening scene from the 1975 film Jaws, showing a shark attack. It tells the story of a great white shark that attacks and kills swimmers. Jaws was a great success, attracting huge audiences and winning many awards. It strengthened people’s long-held idea of the great white shark as a dangerous animal.
People have always been scared of sharks, but Jaws made things worse. It made people frightened of sharks, especially of the great white shark. Many people who saw the film started to believe that sharks were bad animals that ate humans. Some people stopped swimming in the sea, afraid of the horrible creature from the film. Other people started fishing for sharks, killing as many as they could. After 1975, the number of large sharks around America fell quickly, and soon fell around the world. This was not only due to fear of sharks, but also finning. Finning is a type of fishing where sharks are caught and their fins (鱼鳍) cut off. The sharks are thrown back into the sea where they die slowly and painfully. The fins are used in shark fin soup. Finning kills millions of sharks a year.
Finning would have an unexpected effect upon Peter Benchley, the man who wrote the book the film Jaws was based on. In 1980, Benchley was diving when he came across an awful sight. It was an area where fishermen were finning, and the sea floor was covered with dead sharks. Benchley saw sharks being killed and this caused a deep change in him. He came to see people as a danger to sharks, rather than the other way round. From that day on, he fought to protect sharks. He admitted that his book was wrong about sharks. “Sharks don’t target humans,” he said. Experts have proved that sharks do not see people as food. Today, as we learn more about sharks, more people than ever want to protect them from extinction.
12．Why does the author describe a frightening scene at the beginning of the text
A．To recommend the film Jaws. B．To show shark attacks are deadly.
C．To introduce the topic about sharks. D．To warm people to be away from sharks.
13．What made the number of sharks fall quickly
A．The climate change. B．Human’s development.
C．The polluted sea water. D．People’s killing and finning.
14．What can be inferred about Peter Benchley
A．He made an effort to protect sharks. B．He was the director of the film Jaws.
C．He regretted writing the book about sharks. D．He proved that sharks don’t target humans.
15．What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A．To emphasize the bad influence that films or books have on audiences or readers.
B．To criticize Peter Benchley for his misleading description of sharks in his book.
C．To inform readers of sharks’ habitat and call for the protection of environment.
D．To explain people’s misunderstanding of sharks and advocate shark protection.
答案：
云南省昆明市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末考试英语试题
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个阅读志愿者项目，介绍了志愿者职责和意义。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“You’ll spend one hour a week reading stories with a child aged between 5 and 10 years old, on our secure online platform.(在我们安全的在线平台上，你将每周花一个小时和一个5到10岁的孩子一起读故事)”可知，志愿者在这个项目中要和孩子们一起读故事。故选C。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“You’ll get to see your young readers’ progress, knowing that you are opening up a world of opportunity for their future.(你会看到你的年轻读者的进步，知道你正在为他们的未来打开一个充满机会的世界)”；最后一段“Enrich your week. Taking time out of your day to read with a child can support your own wellbeing as you enjoy a new experience.(充实你的一周。从你的一天中抽出时间和孩子一起阅读，当你享受一种新的体验时，可以支持你自己的健康)”以及这是一个志愿者项目，可推知，有无私奉献品质的人最有可能成为潜在的申请人。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据标题“Become a Reading Volunteer and Change a Child’s Story(成为一名阅读志愿者，改变孩子的故事)”结合文章主要介绍了一个阅读志愿者项目，介绍了志愿者职责和意义。可推知，文章选自社会和教育专栏。故选A。
【答案】24. D 25. D 26. D 27. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。14岁的鲁哈尼·阿卢瓦利亚多才多艺，兴趣广泛，对学习有持久的追求。文章对她的经历进行了报道。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“She is testing drugs that can kill cancer cells while limiting the side effects on healthy cells.(她正在测试一种既能杀死癌细胞，又能限制对健康细胞副作用的药物。)”可知，鲁哈尼的研究目的是在癌症治疗中保护健康细胞。故选D。
【25题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段最后两句“Working from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lab, she has finally presented her findings at multiple science fairs. Her list of accomplishments is five pages long and includes placing third in Brazil’s science fair, MOSTRATEC, for her breast cancer research.(从上午10点工作到下午3点，她终于在多个科学展览会上展示了她的发现。她的成就清单长达5页，其中包括她的乳腺癌研究在巴西科学博览会MOSTRATEC上获得第三名。)”可知，第四段主要是讲鲁哈尼在研究上的不懈努力。故选D。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Studying, you are too stuck in finishing it and in turning it in. Learning, you are doing more for yourself.(学习时，你太执着于完成作业和交作业。习得，你在为自己做更多的事情。)”可知，习得是自我完善的方式。故选D。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句“FORT WORTH, Texas — If 14-year-old Ruhani Ahluwalia had her way, her days would be filled with time to let her curiosity run free.(德克萨斯州沃斯堡——如果14岁的鲁哈尼·阿卢瓦利亚能如愿以偿，她的每一天都会被时间填满，让她的好奇心自由驰骋。)”和最后一句“This is Ruhani’s world — where the pursuit of learning leads to more learning for a self-described Renaissance teenager, who is multi-talented and has interests.(这是鲁哈尼的世界——在这里，对学习的追求为一个自称文艺复兴的少女带来了更多的学习，她多才多艺，兴趣广泛。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一个女孩对学习的持久追求。故选A。
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. A 31. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了研究人员发现动物会使用一种特殊的树树脂作为药物来疗伤。文章解释了研究开展的经过以及发现。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“During one of these daily studies, tamarin monkeys were observed rubbing their bodies on the trunk of a tree. At first, researchers thought that they were marking their territory, a common behaviour in this species. Botanical experts later confirmed that the tree was a species of cabreuva, which is well known for its medical properties.(在其中一项日常研究中，研究人员观察到绢毛猴在树干上摩擦身体。起初，研究人员认为它们是在标记自己的领地，这是这种物种的常见行为。植物学专家后来证实，这棵树是一种以其药用特性而闻名的红檀香)”可知，绢毛猴要在树上摩擦自己是为了努力治疗疾病。故选A。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Researchers decided to place camera-traps in different sites at the foot of the tree to record future visits by tamarin monkeys. The records surprisingly showed that many animals living in the forest visited it. Totally, ten species were observed. For many of them, it was the first time that behaviors similar to self-medication had been observed. More surprisingly, one species spread resin on each other’s fur in pairs. In general, the species seemed to specifically visit the tree to acquire the resin and seemingly benefit from it, either healing their wounds or fighting back parasites ( 寄生虫 ).(研究人员决定在树脚的不同位置放置相机陷阱，以记录未来绢毛猴的访问。令人惊讶的是，记录显示许多生活在森林里的动物来过这里。共观察到10种。对他们中的许多人来说，这是第一次观察到类似于自我药物治疗的行为。更令人惊讶的是，一个物种会成对地在对方的皮毛上涂抹树脂。一般来说，这些物种似乎专门访问树来获取树脂，并从中受益，要么治愈伤口，要么击退寄生虫。)”可知，研究人员通过相机陷阱发现树脂可以用作一些动物的药。故选D。
【30题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“It is likely to be a valuable resource helping the species maintain their”以及后文“by improving their health”可知，红檀香是一种宝贵的资源，所以通过改善它们的健康状况可以有助于保持红檀香树木的数量。故划线词意思是“数量”。故选A。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“This discovery could have an important protection influence, as the disappearance of some trees could potentially affect the survival of some animals.(这一发现可能会对保护产生重要影响，因为一些树木的消失可能会影响一些动物的生存)”可知，这一发现的可能意义是有助于森林保护。故选C。
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。在非游戏活动中添加游戏元素是应用设计的一部分，这些特点可以帮助别人在实现他们难以坚持的目标时保持动力，增加应用的用户粘性，但是公司应该谨慎对待游戏化体验的方式。如果游戏化操作错误，你可能会惹恼客户和员工。文章对此进行了介绍。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“Such features can help others stay motivated while achieving a goal they find difficult to stick to.(这些特点可以帮助别人在实现他们难以坚持的目标时保持动力。)”和第二句中的“it was clear that game-like features play a crucial role in keeping its users engaged(很明显，类游戏功能在保持用户粘性方面发挥着至关重要的作用)”可知，作者在第二段提到Duolingo的目的是为了说明游戏化的作用。故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“For customers, the obvious dangers — annoying people with constant notices about streaks, or discouraging them by showing how low down a leaderboard they sit — are not the only ones.(对于顾客来说，这些显而易见的危险——不断提醒顾客注意自己的连续得分，或者显示自己在排行榜上的排名有多低，让顾客感到厌烦——并不是唯一的危险。)”可知，用户会对没完没了的提示感到难受。故选D。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句“GitHub, an open-source coding platform, withdrew its streak feature after concerns were raised that it was pushing programmers to work every weekend.(GitHub是一个开源编码平台，在有人担心它迫使程序员每个周末都工作后，它取消了计数器功能。)”和第三句“Forced rankings motivate some people while stressing others out.(强制排名激励了一些人，同时也让另一些人感到压力。)”可知，GitHub取消计数器功能是因为它增加了压力和不必要的工作。故选B。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“But as You’ve Been Played, a new book by a game designer Adrian Hon notes, firms should be very careful about how they gamify experiences. If getting gamification wrong, you can annoy both customers and employees.(但正如游戏设计师Adrian Hon在其新书《You’ve Been Played》中所指出的那样，公司应该谨慎对待游戏化体验的方式。如果游戏化操作错误，你可能会惹恼客户和员工。)”和最后一段“As Mr. Hon observes, games are much less enjoyable if you have no choice over whether to participate or not. Adding fun can work, but only if it is taken seriously.(正如Hon先生所观察到的那样，如果你无法选择是否参与游戏，游戏就会变得不那么有趣。添加乐趣是有效的，但前提是要认真对待。)”可知，Adrian Hon对游戏化的态度是客观的。故选C。
云南省保山市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末质量监测英语试题
21~25 BDCCD 26~30 ABDBD 31~35 ACAAC
A
【语篇导读】应用文。介绍了五个国家学生的午餐。
21．B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二、第三句可知， 2009 年的指南限制了加工食品和糖， 并
要求学校为学生提供每日营养需求的三分之一，学校的午餐可能包括蔬菜、肉、米饭和豆类、新鲜出炉的面包、沙拉和香蕉，即巴西学生午餐营养平衡，故选 B。
22．D 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句及第四段第一句可知， 法国和巴西的学生午餐都有甜点和蔬菜，故选 D。
23．C 细节理解题。根据第五段第二句可知， 日本传统的午餐通常由当地的季节性的食材组成，即食材新鲜，故选 C。
B
【语篇导读】本文是夹叙夹议。作者偶然发现熟透后自己裂开的榴莲味道更好， 因此
感悟“做事应该顺其自然”。
24. C 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“那种看起来很奇怪的水果又大又重，上面覆盖着 尖锐的刺”可推断，中国收银台女孩仔细地用报纸厚厚地包裹榴莲是为了防止作者被
榴莲的刺扎伤，故选 C。
25．D 细节理解题。根据第二段可知， 榴莲的陌生感让作者想起了功夫、瑜伽和太极拳， 而这正是亚洲文化的一些象征，故选 D。
26．A 细节理解题。根据第五段“搬到台湾后， 一天， 我注意到一些榴莲的壳已经自己裂开 了。店主想让我买一个， 但我摇了摇头， 觉得它已太过头了。相反， 我选择了一个外 壳没有裂开的”，可知，作者不愿买店主推荐的榴莲的原因是觉得它熟得太过头了，故选 A。
27．B 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后三句话“突然， 我意识到了一些事情。我对自己开榴 莲的技巧感到非常满意， 以至于我从来没有想过让榴莲的壳自己裂开。更高的艺术不 是在做，而是在不做——让事情以它最好的方式自己发生。”可推断，作者想分享的感悟是“做事应该顺其自然”，故选 B。
C
【语篇导读】本文是议论文。传统技能——缝纫值得保留和学习吗？
28．D 细节理解题。根据第二段可知， 现在很多人认为缝纫没有那么有用的原因是， 现在服装行业批量生产的服装比以往任何时候都更便宜、更快、更时尚， 人们在家里花不到
10 美元就可以买到一套西装，故选 D。
29．B 段落主旨题。“然而， 衣服不可能永远不破损。 一个破洞用针几秒钟就可以补好， 这 样的衣服却被扔掉， 造成了 260 多亿磅的垃圾和数百万美元的浪费。即使是布料还可 利用的脏或破衣服也被扔掉”， 可知本段主要讲的是缝纫的优点——有助于环保， 故选 B。
30．D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一、二句“学校可以轻松地教缝纫。然而， 他们更多关注大学的备考，而忽视了传统的技能”可知，学校没有给到足够的重视，故选 D。
31．A 观点判断题。本文前面叙述了缝纫的优点： 环保、不浪费、可量身定做； 最后一段作 者提议： 与其让旧的技能消亡在互联网新时代， 不如学习一些曾经长期帮助过我们的技能，可知作者是持支持态度的，故选 A。
D
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。免疫系统是如何保护我们的身体的？
32. C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后两句可知， 每次你面对一些病毒入侵身体， 在你击退它们之后， 你的身体就会储存一段记忆， 如果这些威胁再次出现， 你就能识别它们。它
就是免疫系统中的细胞记忆，故选 C。
33．A 推理判断题。根据第三段最后三句“第二道防线采取行动时， 白细胞会搜索你的身体， 寻找并攻击这些危险。他们会召集帮手来杀死这些入侵者， 并启动一个名为炎症的警
报系统。这就是身体的先天免疫系统”，可推断炎症是一种预防性反应，故选 A。
34．A 词义猜测题。根据前一句话可知， 这支细胞军队就像你身体里的特种部队， 它最优秀 的士兵就是抗体。每一种抗体都带有一个独特的区域， 具有特殊的形状， 使它能够抓 住一个特定的敌人， 就像一把钥匙对应一把锁一样。后一句“当一个抗体抓住它的敌 人时， 它可以和你身体的防御一起对抗这个敌人”中的“catch”是提示，把抗体比喻成优秀的士兵，它能抓住并消灭敌人，故选 A。
35．C 标题判断题。本文介绍了免疫系统如何帮助我们获得免疫力来抵抗病毒的侵害。故选C。
云南省楚雄州2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试英语试卷
1— 3 ABC
A篇:本文是一篇应用文, 介绍了两个保护野生动物的志愿项目及它们对志愿者的要求。
1. A 【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段第二句可知 , 到目前为止 , 已经有20头犀牛在保护区出 生 , 其中有12头犀牛被成功放回野外 。 由此可知该项目的工作卓有成效 。
2. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句可知 , 猎豹的猎食率需要被记录 。
3. C 【解析】推理判断题。本文介绍的两个志愿者活动是围绕保护动物展开的 , 所以喜欢与动物打交道的人可能会申请该志愿者工作 。
4— 7 BDCA
B篇:本文是一篇记叙文, 介绍了艺术家stephanie Hongo如何将家庭垃圾变成生态友好的动物 雕刻杰作。
4. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段第三句和第四句可知 , 你不需要成为捡垃圾的人来做这件事 , 到处都是垃圾 。
5. D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段倒数第二句可知 , 她虽然不认为自己是一个真正的生态艺术家 , 但希望自己能激励其他人循环利用那些通常会被扔进垃圾填埋场的物品 。
6. C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段可知 , 在开始每个项目之前 , Hongo会弄清楚她需要哪 些废旧的金属 、 管材和塑料才能将她工作台上的一堆垃圾变成神奇的东西 。
7. A 【解析】推理判断题。根据文章内容可知 , Hongo用废品制造出各种动物雕刻杰作 , 并希 望激励人们学会循环利用 。 由此可知她是一个有创造力和鼓舞人心的人 。
8— 11 DBAC
C篇:本文是一篇说明文。研究发现, 在6个月的时间里, 保证每天晚上有两小时的时间使香味 弥漫在老年人的卧室里, 可以增强老年人的记忆。
8. D 【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知 , 研究人员表示 , 这一发现将气味和记忆之间的长期联系转变为一种简单 、 非侵入性的技术 , 可以帮助人们增强记忆 , 并有可能预防痴 呆症 。 因此 , 该发现可能将用于改善记忆力的领域 。
9. B 【解析】主旨大意题。第二段介绍了参与者的身份和参与者被配发的设备 , 即介绍了研究的过程 。
10. A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段和第三段第一句可知 , 研究人员通过测试来判断参与者的表现 。
11. C 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知 , 研究小组下一步将研究该技术对诊断为认知 丧失的人的影响 。基于他们的研究 , 一款专为人们在家使用而设计的产品预计于今年秋天上市 。故研究人员今后将聚焦于研究成果的应用方面 。
12— 15 ACDC
D篇:本文是一篇说明文。研究人员证明安装在校园公交车上的摄像头可以自动并准确地估量道路上的车辆数量, 识别道路上的物体以及区分停放的车辆和行驶的车辆。
12. A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段可知, 该方法可以让旅客缩短出行时间。
13. C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段可知, 之前使用的传感器无法提供城市中许多道路的 视图。
14. D 【解析】词义推测题。本文主要内容是公交车装摄像头, 其作用肯定是“监视；监控”。
15. C 【解析】主旨大意题。研究人员证明安装在校园公交车上的摄像头可以自动并准确地估 量道路上的车辆数量, 识别道路上的物体以及区分停放的车辆和行驶的车辆 。故本文主要 内容为利用公交车上的摄像头可以更好地估量交通状况。
云南省德宏傣族景颇族自治州2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末教学质量统一监测英语试题
1-5 BBCDA 6-10 CDDBA 11-15 CCDBA
A篇
主题语境：旅游观光—分享了几个适合欣赏秋叶的旅游胜地
本文是应用文。作者分享了几个适合欣赏秋叶的旅游胜地。
1. B。细节理解题。由第二段中的第二句Head to the Maroon Bells to look into mirror-like lakes to see double: on a calm day, the mountains and trees are reflected in the still waters.可知the Maroon Bells的特殊之处。
2. B。细节理解。由第四段中的第一句If spotting fall in on