湖南省部分县2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语汇编：阅读理解（含解析）

湖南省部分县
2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
湖南省邵阳市新邵县2023-2024学年高二上学期期末质量检测英语试题
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Need a Job This Summer
The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.
Not a student Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
Jobs for Youth
If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件)for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.
Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).
Summer Company
Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.
Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.
Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.
Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)
Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.
1. What is special about Summer Company
A. It requires no training before employment.
B. It provides awards for running new businesses.
C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.
D. It offers more summer job opportunities.
2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
A 15-18. B. 15-24. C. 15-29. D. 16-17.
3. Which program favors the disabled
A. Jobs for Youth. B. Summer Company.
C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program. D. Summer Employment Opportunities.
B
A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal rainfall. The lack of enough rainfall, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil wetness or groundwater, diminished steam low (减少的水流), crop loss, and a general water shortage. Droughts are the second-most costly weather events after hurricanes.
The early effects of a drought maybe difficult to identify right away, so it may take weeks or months to determine that a drought has started. The end of a drought is hard to identify for the same reason. A drought may last for weeks, months, or even years. Sometimes, drought conditions can exist for ten years or more in a region. The longer a drought lasts, the greater the harmful effects it has on people.
Droughts affect people in several ways. Clean drinking water is significant for all life, and sources of water may narrow during a drought. Without the presence of water, people must bring in enough water from elsewhere to survive. Water is also needed for crops to grow. When not enough rainfalls to naturally water crops, they must be watered by irrigation (灌溉). Irrigation is possible only when there is enough water in nearby rivers, lakes, or streams, or from groundwater. During a drought, these water sources are diminished and may even dry up, preventing crops from being irrigated and causing them to die off.
One person studying these problems is Alexandra Cousteau, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer whose latest plan is Blue Legacy. She started Blue Legacy to raise awareness that we live on a water planet and must take care of it. Cousteau, the granddaughter of the well-known ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, believes that water will be a key issue in this century. She predicts that water problems such as drought, storms, floods, and degraded water quality will create “water refugees”, people moving in search of water. Cousteau stresses that we must do all we can to protect Earth’s valuable freshwater resources.
4. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To introduce what a drought is. B. To compare droughts with hurricanes.
C. To explain why a drought occurs. D. To raise awareness of some disasters.
5. Among all disasters, what is special about droughts
A. They cause the greatest harms. B. They are hard to spot in no time.
C. They usually end for no reason. D. They influence people’s living.
6. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A. Crops cannot grow without water.
B Irrigation is impossible during a drought.
C. There are many ways to prevent droughts.
D. Droughts influence living and agriculture.
7. Why is “water refugees” mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To popularize Blue Legacy.
B. To tell we live on a water planet.
C. To persuade people to look for water.
D. To stress the importance of water resource.
C
Scientists say they have created a new device that can turn brain signals into electronic speech.The invention could one day give people who have lost the ability to speak a better way of communicating than current ones.
The device was developed by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco.Their results were recently published in a study in the journal Nature.Scientists created a"brain machine connection"that was set in the brain.The device was built to read and record brain signals that helped control the muscles to produce speech.These include the lips, tongue and jaw .
The study involved five volunteer patients who were being treated for epilepsy(癫痫).The individuals had the ability to speak and already had electrodes(电极)set in their brains.The volunteers were asked to read several hundred sentences aloud while the researchers recorded their brain activity.
The researchers used audio recordings to reproduce the vocal(发声的) muscle movement which is the key to producing human speech.Future studies will test the technology on people who are unable to speak.
The study reports the reproduced sentences were understandable to hundreds of human listeners asked to write out what they heard.The listeners were able to write out 43 percent of sentences with perfect accuracy.
Edward Chang is a professor of the university's Weill Institute.He was a lead researcher on the project.Chang admitted that much more research of the system would be needed to reach the goal of perfectly reproducing spoken language.
8. Who will probably benefit most from this device
A. Those unable to hear. B. Those unable to see.
C. Those unable to speak. D. Those unable to write.
9. What do we know about the"brain machine connection"
A. It could control the muscles. B. It could produce human speech.
C. It could transform brain signals. D. It could read and record brain signals.
10. Which of the following is important for production of human speech
A. Brain activity. B. Muscle control.
C. Audio recording. D. Vocal muscle movement.
11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Science. B. Fashion.
C. Education. D. Entertainment.
D
After a very long battle with cancer, Steve Jobs died at the age of 56. Millions of people worldwide were in deep sorrow for his death. His Apple products, like Michael Jackson’s songs, touched people’s hearts and changed their lives.
Jobs was not an inventor, but he was an innovator (创新者), and a businessman. Based on others’ technology, he designed products of great style for easy use. And he made Apple products seem cool! The iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad were always the coolest products on the market.
Steve Jobs was also a good example of “The American Dream”. He came from humble (低下的) beginnings. He had been an adopted child in a working class family. He dropped out of college early and started Apple in his garage. But his success was soon followed by bad luck.
Jobs was fired as CEO of the company in 1985, but that setback did not stop him. Jobs built a new computer company and also started Pixar. Later, when Apple was in trouble, Jobs was brought back to save the company — and he did it!
Jobs is a great role model for young people. He had a dream and he took chances (even foolish chances, he admitted) to achieve that dream. He suffered setbacks in business, but he didn’t give up his dream. In the end, he left some inspiring words for young innovators: “Stay hungry, stay foolish!”
12. Steve Jobs was ________ .
A. a great inventor B. a successful businessman
C. a creative designer D. both B and C
13. Where did Jobs start Apple
A. In the garage. B. In the college. C. In Pixar. D. In the market.
14. What does the underlined word “setback” mean in the passage
A. struggle B. danger C. failure D. mistake
15. By saying “Stay hungry, stay foolish!”, Jobs means that young innovators________.
A. should struggle against difficulties to realize their dreams.
B. should be hungry to realize their dreams.
C. should be foolish to realize their dreams.
D. should be both hungry and foolish to realize their dreams.
湖南省衡阳市祁东县2023-2024学年高一上学期期末统考英语试卷
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
Explore the wonders of San Francisco’s landmarks as you visit Coit Tower, Crissy Field, Fort Point and Lands End, each offering unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Coit Tower
Coit Tower offers breathtaking 360-degree views of San Francisco and the bay, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The best views are enjoyed from the observation deck, which is easily accessible by elevator. To access the elevator, there is a fee of $ 7.
Crissy Field
Crissy Field, south of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Presidio, is a beautiful spot with walking and cycling trails, Rebuilt in 2001, it offers wonderful views of the bridge, picnic areas and a small sandy beach loved by families. Visitors can enjoy lunch at the Warming Hut, Beach Hut Cafe or House of Air.
Fort Point
To get a close view of the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Fort Point. Near Crissy Field, this brick fort from the Civil War era can be accessed through Marine Drive park. Even though Fort Point didn’t see any military action, the bridge’s chief engineer, Joseph Strauss, redesigned it to ensure the fort’s preservation as a “fine example of the mason’s art”.
Lands End
Lands End, near Lincoln Park, provides a perfect view of the Golden Gate Bridge Visitors can walk along a paved sidewalk near the 17th hole of the Lincoln Park Municipal Golf Course. Along the way, you’ll find benches and great photo spots to enjoy the bridge’s beauty.
1. Which one is redesigned by an engineer
A Coit Tower. B. Crissy Field. C. Fort Point. D. Lands End.
2. What do the four places have in common
A. They save the fort as an art. B. They are suitable to see the whole city.
C. They offer wide sidewalks and cycling paths D. They are suitable to view the Golden Gate Bridge.
3. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Sports. B. Entertainment. C. Tour. D. Education.
B
The Amazon Rainforest, often called the “lungs of the Earth”, has always mesmerized me with its biodiversity (生物多样性) and local tribes (部落). When I had the chance to join a research expedition, I took it, excited about the adventure ahead. I didn’t know it would be a great experience.
The journey into the rainforest was tough, such as the dense leaves, endless rain and the sound of insects and animals. However, the beauty of the rainforest was amazing.
One of the most exciting parts of the trip was meeting a local tribe. Their way of life, so connected to nature, was different from our urban lives. Learning about their customs and understanding their relationship with the rainforest was a special experience. It made me realize how separated from nature we have become in the technological advancement.
The trip was not without challenges. Walking in the forest, dealing with the bad weather and dealing with the fear of the unknown tested our willpower. However, every challenge we overcame brought a sense of achievement and strengthened our team bond. It taught me the importance of teamwork and adaptability.
As we left the rainforest, I recalled the impact the trip had on me. It was not just an adventure but a journey of self-discovery.
My trip to the Amazon rainforest was a meaningful experience. It was a journey that pushed my boundaries(边界) taught me valuable lessons and left me with unforgettable memories. It was not just a trip but an exploration of the unknown and a reminder of our responsibility towards our planet. The adventure may have ended, but the journey continues, as I carry the lessons and memories with me, influencing my life and choices.
4. Which of the following best explains “mesmerized” underlined in paragraph 1
A. Puzzled. B. Moved. C. Attracted. D. Defeated.
5. Which word can describe the relation between the local tribe and the rainforest
A. Exciting. B. Close. C. Relaxing. D. Separated.
6. What can we learn about the trip from paragraph 4
A. It’s dangerous and meaningless. B. It’s fanny but unbearable.
C. It’s important and interesting. D. It’s challenging but worthwhile.
7. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The meaning of the trip. B. The experience of the trip.
C. The memory of the trip. D. The purpose of the trip.
C
The world loves a cup of tea. It only takes a few grams to make a cup of tea and millions of tons of tea are consumed every year. Tea can be good for you because it contains some things that help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Tea also contains caffeine(咖啡因), which improves not only mental alertness but can also increase anxiety and cause other problems.
What would be agreeable is a tea plant that provides all the taste and goodness but with little or none of caffeine. Chen Liang and Jin Jiqiang in the Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences think they have found just such a plant, growing wild in a remote area in southern China’s Fujian Province. Known locally as hongyacha, the discovered plant grows only between 700 meters and 1, 000 meters above sea level around a handful of Chinese villages. As they report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, not only is the tea plant naturally caffeine-free but it also contains a number of unique medicinal compounds that, the locals believe, offer considerable health benefits.
The researchers are now exploring methods to protect hongyacha in its natural habitat while further studies are carried out. It can take time—and sometimes it does not work—for new plant varieties to be bred for commercial use. A pair of naturally caffeine-free coffee plants were discovered in 2003, but little progress has been reported. Tea lovers will be watching hongyacha with interest. And others will wonder what else is out there.
8. What’s the disadvantage of drinking tea according to paragraph 1
A. It can make people hard to sleep. B. It can make people feel anxious.
C. It can get people addicted. D. It can take people much time.
9. What can we learn about hongyacha in paragraph 2
A. It is nothing but just medicine. B. It can only survive in greenhouses.
C. It is a good pick for caffeine lovers. D. It has a good taste and little caffeine.
10. What might the follow-up study focus on about hongyacha
A. Its future location. B. Its natural habitats.
C. Its future market. D. Its production process.
11. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A health magazine. B. An advertising brochure.
C. A travel guidebook. D. A newspaper.
D
“Hello Mother, Dad, and Blanche, ” a quiet voice, has clearly been played many times over. “How’s everything at home I’m recording this from Dallas…” The disc is small, seven inches across, dated October 1954. The old label shows that the speaker’s name is “Gene”. Gene suggests in his minute-long message that he is traveling and tells his family not to worry about him.
This forgotten sound is one of the world’s early “voice mails”. During the first half of the 20th century, these “voice mails” and other messages were recorded largely, pressed onto metal discs and vinyl records (黑胶唱片) and mailed in places all over the world. When Thomas Edison invented the phonograph (留声机) in 1877, he expected a device that could reproduce music and even store languages.
The gramophone, a later form of the phonograph developed by Emile Berliner in 1887, provided a first possibility for recorded sound being used for long distance communication. The practice of sending “voice mails” really got going across the world in the 1930s and 1940s. Back then, families could listen to the messages on repeat — gathering together around the record player whenever one arrived. They could play it proudly again anytime there were guests, but with each play, the needle would scrape away at the grooves (凹槽) until the message could hardly be heard any longer.
Today at Princeton University, professor Thomas Levin is trying to store these sounds of the past. Linguists (语言学家) are particularly interested in “voice mails” because it provides some of the earliest-ever recorded samples of how regular people spoke — their conversational vocabulary, their pronunciation and accents, their sentence structure and their intonation (语调).
12. Why did Gene record his voice in the disc
A. To let his family know he was OK. B. To prepare for his experiment.
C. To test an old vinyl record. D. To keep a memory.
13. Which of the following is the disadvantage of gramophone
A. People couldn’t listen to the music in it.
B. It couldn’t keep voice in the records very clear.
C. The recorded sound would be damaged by the needle.
D. The needle of the gramophone must be changed often.
14. For what do linguists study “voice mails”
A. To research the earliest-ever recorded voice.
B. To prove recorded samples are true.
C. To learn from famous historical linguists.
D. To reproduce the sound of the past.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Early Days of Recorded Sound B. The Importance of “Voice Mails”
C. The Development of Our Language D. The History of “Voice Mails”
湖南省岳阳市平江县2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
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
Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens
Visitor Information
How to Get to Holker
By Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports.
Opening Times
Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November.
Admission Charges
Hall & Gardens Gardens
Adults: 12.00 8.00
Groups 9 5.5
Special Events
Producers: Market 13th April
Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.
Holker Garden Festival 30th May
The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.
National Garden Day 28th August
Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.
Winter Market 8th November
This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.
1. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester
A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes.
C. 45 minutes. D. 90 minutes.
2. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens
A. 12.00. B. 9.00.
C. 8.0 D. 5.50
3Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show
A. Producers’ Market. B. Holker Garden Festival.
C. National Garden Day. D. Winter Market.
B
Last year, my Singapore-based sister insisted my mother and I join her for the Christmas. My mum, a fearless woman, would get strangely nervous on flights. Perhaps the only thing that convinced her to overcome her fears was the chance to piece together our declining bond.
Growing up, moments with Mum were painfully short-lived because I spent most time at the boarding school, reuniting only during the holidays. Every year, she would eagerly await my return, which would always lead to constant loving scenes. Those cherished moments were gradually vanishing as I moved away for university. Soon, our relationship became tense. She seemed unable to comprehend me and her stubborn and old-fashioned advice forced me to shut myself. But the more I pulled away, the more I felt a longing for the bond that had grown so dim. Perhaps Singapore would give us a chance to breathe it back to life.
I assumed the immersive exhibits at Art Science Museum would refresh my mother, who was an art student. However, I was surprised when she just turned her nose up at the Bruges Whale, a sculpture using plastic waste to raise awareness about ocean pollution. “It’s art, Mum! Be more appreciative.” I defended.
Disheartened by the distance between us, I led her to the kid’s zone. We signed up for a joint sketching activity, hoping that would help us connect. As our creative juices flowed, our faded relationship began to take on the hues and shades of something sincere and beautiful.
“Look!” she excitedly pointed towards a digital screen that displayed our creations. “That one’s ours.” Mum went up and reached out, touching the fish as it moved its tail back and forth in the virtual tank.
Looking around, I saw children sharing moments with their parents, and my own childhood flashed back. That rare instance where she let slip an inner innocence and delight at a new experience revealed the little girl in her, who was like me, had lost a vital connection to responsibilities of motherhood.
“Our time together was like that of friends. You were my mother, and I’m a child following you around.” My mum said to me with a smile.
4. What made Mum accept the visit to Singapore
A. The resolve to overcome the nervousness on flight.
B. The desire to restore relationship with her children.
C. The sincere invitation of my Singapore-based sister.
D. The expectation for Art Science Museum as an artist.
5. What is the attitude of Mum towards the Bruges Whale
A. She felt it a huge waste to make it from plastic.
B. She showed a great interest in this work of art.
C. She didn’t think it good enough to be exhibited.
D. She considered it beneficial to ocean protection.
6. What can we learn from the sketching activity
A. It revealed Mum’s inner ignorance like a girl.
B. It explored causes for faded bond between families.
C. It let Mum totally lose responsibilities of motherhood.
D. It provided an opportunity to share moments with families.
7. What do Mum’s words imply in the last paragraph
A. A good medicine tastes bitter. B. Life has indeed come full circle.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Nothing is impossible to a willing mind.
C
After a busy morning, lunch can feel like just the pick-me-up you need-but sometimes the meal that you thought would energize you is the very thing that makes you want to nap at your desk.
Feeling tired after lunch, or post-meals in general, is known as postprandial somnolence—or, colloquially, the food coma.
Part of this phenomenon is due to basic physiology (生理学): When humans eat, most of our blood goes to the digestive organs to process the food, said Sandra Arévalo, director of community health and wellness at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in New York state.
The tendency to get tired after eating isn’t inherently suggestive of something amiss (出错的). But there can be additional factors that worsen this natural response, making getting through the rest of the workday or any activities feel like a slog. Here’s what to watch out for and how to make adjustments.
When it comes to why you feel overly tired after eating, a common cause is consuming meals that are heavy in terms of quantity or quality. Not eating breakfast can lead to overindulging later in the day if excessive (过度的) hunger makes controlling your appetite difficult, Arévalo said.
Sometimes, however, the makeup of certain foods can contribute to tiredness. Fats are the hardest nutrient to digest because their molecules are much larger than those of protein or carbs, said Julie Stefanski, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If you had a meal high in fat—such as fried foods or pizza—that could make you feel tired. Meals high in added sugar or refined or highly processed carbohydrates can have the same effect.
The fiber in so-called whole foods like corns slows the absorption of sugar into the body, which means they don’t cause blood sugar or insulin spikes and instead give you more stable, lasting energy, said Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic.
“A five-minute walk or something helps to improve circulation and alertness (机敏), as well,” Arévalo said.
8. What can we know from the third paragraph
A. Blood is bad for the digestive organs.
B. Blood has varieties of tasks to carry out.
C. Eating habits have a great effect on health.
D. Eating too much can burden the digestive organs.
9. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “overindulging”
A. over-consuming B. overweight C. felling sleepy D. lacking energy
10. What is suggested by Kristin Kirkpatrick
A. Sugar cake. B. Pizza. C. Fried egg. D. Corn.
11. Why does the author write the passage
A. To present a new study. B. To clarify a concept.
C. To provide some guidance. D. To show a social phenomenon.
D
Engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo are successfully using a robot to help keep children with learning disabilities focused on their work. This was one of the key results in a new study that also found both the youngsters and their instructors valued the positive classroom contributions made by the robot.
“Overall, the findings demonstrate that the robot has a positive effect on students,” said Dr. Kerstin Dautenhahn, a professor of electrical and computer engineering.
Educators have in recent years explored the use of social robots to help students learn, but most often, their research has focused on children with autism (孤独症). As a result, little work has been done on the use of socially assistive robots for students with learning disabilities.
Along with two other Waterloo engineering researchers and three experts from the Learning. Disabilities Society in Vancouver, Dautenhahn decided to change this, conducting a series of tests with a small humanoid (仿人的) robot called QTrobot.
Dautenhahn said the robot’s ability to perform gestures using its head and hands, accompanied by its speech and facial features, makes it very suitable for children with learning disabilities.
Building on promising earlier research, the researchers divided 16 students with learning disabilities into two groups. In one group, students worked one on-one with an instructor only. In the other group, the students worked one-on-one with an instructor and a QTrobot. In the latter group, the instructor used a tablet to direct the robot, which then autonomously performed various activities using its speech and gestures. While the instructor controlled the sessions, the robot took over at certain times to lead the students.
Besides introducing the session, the robot set goals and provided self-regulating strategies, if necessary. If the learning process was getting off- track, the robot used strategies such as games, riddles and physical movements to redirect the students back to the task.
“Students who worked with the robot,” Dautenhahn said, “were generally more engaged with their tasks and could complete their tasks at a higher rate compared to the students who weren’t assisted by a robot.
12. What can we know about Dautenhahn’s research
A. It seeks to provide a treatment for autism.
B. It attempts to replace teachers with robots in teaching.
C. It intends to educate students to be creative and productive.
D. It studies the effects of robots on students with learning disabilities.
13. What is the sixth paragraph mainly about
A. The role the robot played.
B. The process of the research.
C. The outcomes of the two groups.
D. The range of the participants involved.
14. How did the QTrobot help distracted students concentrate in class
A. It warned the student directly by speech.
B. It assigned tasks for the student to complete.
C. It informed the instructor to intervene in the learning process.
D. It attracted the student’s attention through interesting activities.
15. What does Dautenhahn’s research imply
A. Robots promote students’ academic performance greatly.
B. There is great potential for using robots in the education system.
C. Teachers are defeated by robots when it comes to motivating students.
D. Students are becoming more independent with the assistance of robots.
2023-2024学年湖南省湘潭县高二上学期期末考试英语试题
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
MicroSD cards are common in smartphones, tablets, and action cameras. Finding the right microSD card doesn’t have to be difficult — we can help you find the best microSD cards for your needs.
Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card
This microSD card can handle the needs of nearly any device and any type of user, and it offers the fastest speeds and highest storage of the cards we considered while keeping a low price tag. The write speed isn’t provided for this microSD card, which isn’t uncommon — manufacturers often focus on read speed instead because it’s where you’ll notice a la g if there is any.
SanDisk 256GB Extreme Memory Card
Bob Sacha, a photographer and associate professor of video storytelling, recommends getting a card like this one. “This card may have a lower read speed and write speed, but it works in all the cameras I use,” he says. This microSD card is also shockproof, waterproof, and able to withstand high temperatures, which makes it suitable for action cameras.
SanDisk Ultra 512GB Memory Card
If you’re into portable gaming, and are planning on keeping more than a game or two on hand at any given time, you’ll need enough storage to back that up. The SanDisk Ultra 512GB is just a version of our pick for Switch gaming with more storage, since the read and write speeds are perfectly fine for gaming. It also has plenty of storage to work with a 4kdrone (无人机) or a home security camera.
PNY U3 Pro Elite 512GB MicroSD Card
Where write speed really comes into play is when you’re recording video. That’s also when you’ll want to pay attention to the video class, which measures the minimum levels of write speed for recording video. Ultra-high-speed class is a number inside a U on the front of the card. A U1 card should be able to handle 1080p recording without any issues, but if you want to record 4K, get a U3 card like the PNY Pro Elite.
1. What is special about Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card
A. The fastest speed. B. The highest storage.
C. An affordable price. D. No write speed.
2. Which of the following is not the feature of SanDisk 256GB Extreme
A. Shockproof. B. Waterproof.
C. High speed. D. Temperature-resistant.
3. Which microSD card is recommended for 4K video recording
A. SanDisk Ultra 512GB Memory Card.
B. SanDisk 256GB Extreme Memory Card.
C. PNY U3 Pro Elite 512GB MicroSD Card.
D. Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card.
B
When Aiden and Lebron asked me to accompany them on a camping trip to the mountains, I pictured a cozy wooden house with a warm fire and hot cocoa. Imagine how my comfortable image became a nightmare of survival training when they showed up with a truck filled with camping supplies—tents, rolled-up sleeping bags, and canteens!
Lebron, super organized, rushed me to join him to escape the city rush. Good weather though —cotton-candy clouds dotted the deep blue sky.
The trail at first seemed more like a road through the trees than a hiking path. Then it got narrow and steep, making me focus and stay quiet. We went higher, above the tree line, seeing the trail winding up to the mountain top.
“It looks closer than it is,” Lebron said, reading my facial cues. “This is the most difficult part of the trail. Loose rocks and tree roots make it dangerous, and we have no shade.”
Finally, we reached the summit. My legs aching, I dropped my pack and groaned (呻吟).“No time to rest,” Lebron said, looking up at the sky. “The weather here changes quickly, and that cool air means a storm is coming. We need to set up camp.”
He was serious about the storm. While Aiden and Lebron set up camp, I tried to help, but the storm arrived fierce and quick. We took cover inside the tent near a huge rock as thunder roared.
Lebron, sensing that I was scared, reached in his backpack for some peanut butter. Slowly, he spread the peanut butter and said, “This is just a typical summer storm—they’re short-lived, but intense,” Lebron continued, “The campsite might get a bit muddy, but what’s the fun in camping if you can’t get dirty! At least the rain will keep the bears away,” he said with a smile.
The storm passed swiftly, revealing a breathtaking view. I won’t lie — I longed for a hot shower and a soft bed, but as I gazed upward at the Milky Way, I knew this was an adventure I would never forget.
4. How did the writer feel when Aiden and Lebron showed up with a truck filled with camping supplies
A. Anxious and excited. B. Relaxed and delighted.
C. Frustrated and angry. D. Disappointed and surprised.
5. What does “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to according to the passage
A. The trail. B. The mountain. C. The summit. D. The tree line.
6. What was the trail like as they climbed higher
A. Narrow but plain. B. Risky and challenging.
C. Pleasant with clear paths. D. Marked with shelters for breaks.
7. Why did Lebron mention the rain keeping bears away during the storm
A. To show off his humor.
B. To highlight danger in the area.
C. To ensure everyone stayed indoors.
D. To lighten the mood and reduce fear.
C
Domestic cats, like many other animals, use smelly substances from anal sacs (肛门囊) to mark territory and communicate with other animals. The new study shows that many smelly compounds from a cat are actually made by a group of bacteria living in the anal sacs.
“Cats use a lot of smelly chemicals for signaling, and they probably don’t make the mall,” says David Coil, project scientist at the Genome Center at the University of California. The project grew out of the Kitty Biome Project, which started by researcher Holly Ganz, professor of evolution and ecology.
The researchers obtained anal sac substances from a single male Bengal cat. They extracted DNA for sequencing (排序) to identify types of bacteria, and also took samples for chemical smell analysis in Professor Cristina Davis’ laboratory in the mechanical and aerospace engineering department.
Davis’ lab focuses on technology for detecting and characterizing low levels of volatile (挥发性的) organic compounds that can be markers of health and disease, from flu in humans to a disease in fruit trees. Sequencing showed that the microbial community was not very diverse and controlled by a small number of bacterial type. “There are not a lot of players there,” Coil says.
The researchers grew the most abundant bacteria from the screen in culture. Researcher Mei Yamaguchi analyzed the volatile chemicals that the bacteria gave off. Yamaguchi and Davis were able to detect 67 volatile compounds that the bacterial cultures released. Of the compounds, 52 were also found directly in the anal sac substances. The results support the idea that the bacterial community, not the cat itself, produces many of the smells the cat uses to communicate.
Coil and colleagues want to follow up by looking at more cats. If bacteria make these smells why do cats smell different from each other How do cats acquire the bacteria and do they change over life Understanding how microbes influence their smell could have wide implications for understanding smell communication in animals.
8. What do cats use for communication and marking territory
A. Smelly bacteria living in cats. B. Smelly substances from anal sacs.
C. DNA extracted from Bengal cats. D. Chemicals from the KittyBiome Project.
9. What do the results of the study prove
A. Cats produce their own unique smells.
B. Bengal cats have distinct DNA sequencing patterns.
C. Bacteria in the anal sacs create the majority of smells.
D. The KittyBiome Project found new chemical compounds in cats.
10. What is the focus of Coil and colleagues’ follow-up research
A. Diet’s impact on cat smells. B. Cats’ acquisition of bacteria.
C. Bacterial communities in wild cats. D. Microbes’ role in cat smell variation.
11. What could be the best title for this passage
A. The Secret Behind Cat Smells B. How bacteria affect Cat Communication
C. The Role of Davis’ Lab in Animal Studies D. Exploring DNA Sequencing in Bengal Cats
D
Roughly 2,000 years ago, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the Roman city, Herculaneum. Now a group of scientists is working to figure out one of the great mysteries of that time—the scrolls of Herculaneum.
In 1752, workers digging in Herculaneum uncovered a home with over 600 scrolls. Most of the scrolls were made from papyrus-a paper-like material. The heat from the volcano had burned the scrolls so much that just touching them could make them fall apart. So scientists have been looking for ways to read the scrolls without opening them.
Brent Seales, a computer scientist at the University of Kentucky has been working on this for over 20 years. He uses a CT scanner to take 3D X-ray images. Then he uses a computer program to “unroll” the scroll, and gets pictures of what it looks like on the inside. In 2016, his team used this method to read a burned scroll found near the Dead Sea.
But the scrolls from Herculaneum are much harder. The ink is made from charcoal and water, and doesn’t show up well in CT scans. Still, Dr. Seales hoped to be able to find the writing on the scrolls by training an AI program to look for these patterns.
Though Dr. Seales was making progress, it was slowly going. Then Dr. Seales met with two businessmen. They had the idea of creating a contest for decoding the scrolls. The contest, called the Vesuvius Challenge, offered large prizes to people who met certain challenges in decoding the scrolls. About 1,500 people have taken part in the contest.
In August, Casey Handmer found a pattern that revealed where the ink had been on the scrolls. Soon afterward, Youssef Nader created an AI program that found a whole word: “πoρραc”, which means “purple”. This was the first word ever read from these ancient scrolls. For their efforts, Mr. Handmer and Mr. Nader each won $10,000.
Now people are eagerly working to earn the contest’s $700,000 top prize, which is for decoding four longer sections of the scroll by December 31. The people behind the contest say that, with all the recent progress, it’s likely that someone will win this prize, too.
12. Why didn’t the scientists open the scrolls of Herculaneum
A The scrolls are too delicate. B. There are no suitable tools.
C. The scrolls are poisonous. D. The scientists lacked money.
13. What was the main reason behind the slow progress in decoding the scrolls
A. Outdated CT scanner. B. Limited scrolls for study.
C. Special composition of the ink. D. Over-control from the businessmen.
14. What does the underlined word “decoding” mean
A. Opening. B. Understanding. C. Hiding. D. Destroying.
15. What motivated 1,500 individuals to participate in the Vesuvius Challenge
A. To compete for an academic award. B. To uncover the history of Mount Vesuvius.
C. To cooperate with Dr. Seales in his research. D. To win monetary prizes by decoding the scrolls.
湖南省岳阳市华容县2023-2024学年高二上学期期末监测英语试题
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Yellowstone Tour
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique geologic features. Within Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres, visitors have wonderful opportunities to observe wildlife in a well-preserved ecosystem and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon (峡谷) of the Yellowstone River.
Tour Features
●Budget tour (低预算旅行)
This budget tour uses tented camps.
●Private tour
This tour will be organized specially for you and won’t be shared with others.
●Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 3 are free.
Rates Per Person
Start dates Solo 1 room 2+ people Sharing rooms
Jan 1, 2023 -Dec 31, 2023 $ 1,260 $ 860
Jan 1, 2024-Dec 31, 2024 $ 1,160 $ 760
●Rates are per person and exclude (排除) the international flight from/to your home country.
21．How much will a couple pay at least in September 2024
A．$ 860. B．$ 1160. C．$ 1520. D．$ 1720.
22．What can we learn about the tour from the text
A．starts on specific and fixed days.
B．It only accepts tourists above 3 years old.
C．It is a luxury tour with fancy accommodation.
D．It is suitable for viewing wildlife and eco-system.
23．Where might the text be taken from
A．A travel brochure. B．A dairy entry.
C．A geography textbook. D．A research paper.
B
Upon discovering her grandma Georgie’s clothing sketches (草图) in 2021, Julia, a 27-year-old TikToker, barely knew how to sew clothes. Nonetheless, she decided to take it upon herself to make Grandma’s old designer dreams come alive. And it’s not surprising at all, then, that when Julia shared her hard work with her absolutely delighted Grandma, and later her followers—more than 21million viewers tuned in to see what the most adorable version of Paris Fashion Week looks like. Oh, and what a sight it is.
When Julia first came across her grandma’s fashion design sketches that were almost three times as old as she is, she was attracted by them. So were her unexpected TikTok viewers, 2.7 million of them, who shared Julia’s appreciation of these drawings, leading to her first viral video. “I knew grandma was talented, but I was like, ‘Wow, these are really much better than what I was envisioning in my head’,” she told Insider.
Using material leftover from her grandmother’s collection of outdated fabrics, Julia has sewn many of the dresses Georgie envisioned. She notes that she doesn’t always follow her “grandma sketch”, as what looks good on paper might not translate onto the body. “Grandma encourages that,” Julia explains.
This ongoing cooperation across generations has led to an extremely popular TikTok series in which Julia shows Georgie what she’s created. It’s also sparked sweet conversations between the two of them, which are shared on video. “It’s a beautiful bonding experience between us that has made Grandma happy,” she said.
“Lots of people who are older and watch my videos say they love seeing someone younger appreciate something from their generation,” she said. “And then younger people see it and maybe they lost their grandparents, and they say seeing my videos reminds them of their grandparents,” said Julia.
24．What used to be Georgie’s dream
A．To set up a fashion school. B．To become a fashion designer.
C．To attend Paris Fashion Week. D．To create a popular TikTok series.
25．What does the underlined “that” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．Julia’s using leftover fabrics. B．Julia’s sewing her own dresses.
C．Julia’s adjusting her grandma’s designs. D．Julia’s following her grandma’s sketches.
26．What has led to the popularity of Julia’s works on TikTok
A．It follows the latest fashion style.
B．It connects different generations.
C．It reminds its viewers of their beloved ones.
D．It encourages people to make improvements.
27．What kind of person is Julia
A．Sensitive and warm-hearted. B．Helpful and determined.
C．Ambitious and devoted. D．Caring and talented.
C
There are more than 500 species of sharks. They are as diverse as the dwarf lantern shark, which is smaller than a human hand, and the whale shark, which can grow as long as a school bus. Given that there are a large number of unique species, some characteristics may be true for one species, but not for another.
Sharks have one of the longest lifespans compared with other animals. Greenland sharks are the longest-living known vertebrate on Earth, according to a study published in the journal Science. Researchers determined that the North Atlantic species likely lives for an average of 272 years, and often doesn’t reach maturity until 150 years of age. And they can live for 400 years, scientists have estimated.
The earliest evidence of shark fossils dates back as far as 450 million years. Additionally, sharks have survived five mass extinctions, one of which destroyed around 96% of all the life in the sea.
Reproduction patterns in sharks vary. On average, sharks give birth after 11 or 12 months of pregnancy, but some sharks, such as the frilled shark and basking shark, can be pregnant for over three years. Some sharks, like mako sharks and bull sharks, give live birth, while other sharks, like cat sharks, lay eggs.
Sharks are mainly silent creatures, as they don’ t have organs for producing sound. Instead of speaking, they communicate through body language. Besides, sharks have a sixth sense——picking up nanoscopic electromagnetic (纳米磁的) currents. This extra sense can help them navigate the ocean and find prey (猎物), or even a mate. With this sense, sharks hunt sick and weak animals, playing a crucial role in keeping the ecosystem healthy.
28．Why does the author mention Greenland sharks
A．To explain the long history of sharks.
B．To show the long life of shark species.
C．To display the sharks’ survival skills
D．To stress strong competition between sharks.
29．What do the underlined words “Reproduction patterns“ in paragraph 4 mean
A．Ways of thinking. B．Ways of hunting.
C．Ways of moving forward. D．Ways of giving birth to babies.
30．What can sharks’ sixth sense help them do
A．Find a safe place to hide themselves.
B．Avoid eating weak and sick animals.
C．Make them powerful hunters in the ocean.
D．Communicate effectively with other sea creatures.
31．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Introduce basic information about sharks.
B．Introduce scientific surveys on sharks.
C．Offer practical advice to protect sharks.
D．Display sharks’ communicative ability.
D
AR surgical guide, developed by South Korean medical-technology startup SKIA Company, is assisting breast-cancer surgeries at Ewha hospital in Seoul.
When a tablet PC is held above a patient’s chest, CT images of the area the tablet is pointed at are displayed on the screen, showing the precise location of tumors (肿瘤) and tissues. It’s like looking into the body before any cuts have been made. The tablet can be moved around above the chest to see the CT images from different angles.
Traditionally, a doctor would look through a patient’s CT results on a computer monitor, and then make cuts of what they believe is the right depth at the desired location to carve out tumors. The new AR technology works as an assistant helping surgeons operate with greater accuracy.
“The AR technology acts like a navigation (导航) app for surgeries. It’s much easier to get to your destination when you have a digital guide,” says Lee Jun-woo, a breast-endocrine surgeon and oncologist (肿瘤学家) at Ewha hospital who has been testing SKIA’s product on patients. The technology wouldn’t be possible without the ability of the hospital’s private 5G network to send data in time.
Earlier this year, Ewha hospital took its first steps toward cooperative remote surgeries by connecting an operating room through its private 5G network with doctors in other locations, enabling them to virtually join in a surgery and exchange information. “As remote-surgery technologies mature and expand, cooperative surgeries like the ones being tested at Ewha hospital could become more common, while hospitals could also use the technology to train doctors in techniques such as robotic surgeries,” adds Mr. Lee.
Beyond the medical space, South Korea is working to speed up the adoption of private 5G networks in different industries. The government set aside 60 billion won, roughly $46.2 million, to support new private 5G projects across South Korea in 2022 and 2023.
32．What does AR surgical guide assist breast-cancer surgeries with
A．Passing through the body. B．Displaying CT images.
C．Connecting a tablet PC. D．Showing exactly where to cut.
33．Why is the traditional method mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To give an example. B．To make a comparison.
C．To provide evidence. D．To clarify a definition.
34．What is key to the AR technology
A．A tablet PC. B．A helpful assistant.
C．A navigation app. D．A private 5G network.
35．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A．Cooperative remote surgeries have been well recognized.
B．Globally, more industries will adopt private 5G networks.
C．Hopefully, the 5G technology will benefit more than surgeons.
D．Many hospitals have used the technology to train doctors.
答案：
湖南省邵阳市新邵县2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文为应用文。省政府及其合作伙伴提供了许多项目来帮助学生暑期在找到工作，本文介绍了其中一些项目。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Summer Company部分中的Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.可知，Summer Company为学生提供实践性的商业培训和高达3000美元的奖励，以启动和经营他们自己的暑期业务。“start and run their own summer businesses”即“为开办新的业务”，这对应B项中的“runn new businesses”，二者是词义之间的转述关系。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Stewardship Youth Ranger Program部分中Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.可知，符合条件的学生是16岁或17岁的学生，但在今年12月31日之前未满18岁。由此得出，这个项目要求年龄在16-17岁之间。故选D。
3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Summer Employment Opportunities部分中最后一句Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.可知，Summer Employment Opportunities有些职位是给残疾人的。故选D。
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了什么是干旱、干旱的特点以及干旱的影响。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一自然段“A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal rainfall. The lack of enough rainfall, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil wetness or groundwater, diminished steam low (减少的水流), crop loss, and a general water shortage. Droughts are the second-most costly weather events after hurricanes. (干旱是指一个地区的降雨量低于正常水平的一段时间。缺乏足够的降雨，无论是雨还是雪，都可能导致土壤湿度或地下水减少、蒸汽量减少、作物损失和普遍缺水。干旱是仅次于飓风的第二大天气事件。)”可知，本段主要介绍了什么是干旱以及引起干旱的因素。因此第一段的作用是介绍什么是干旱。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二自然段“The early effects of a drought maybe difficult to identify right away, so it may take weeks or months to determine that a drought has started. The end of a drought is hard to identify for the same reason. A drought may last for weeks, months, or even years. (干旱的早期影响可能很难立即确定，因此可能需要数周或数月的时间才能确定干旱已经开始。由于同样的原因，干旱的结束很难确定。干旱可能持续数周、数月甚至数年。)”可知，在所有灾害中，干旱的特别之处在于它们很难在短时间内被发现。故选B。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三自然段“Droughts affect people in several ways. (干旱对人们的影响有几个方面。)”可知，本段主要介绍干旱对人们的影响。又根据本段“Clean drinking water is significant for all life, and sources of water may narrow during a drought. (清洁的饮用水对所有生命都很重要，干旱期间水源可能会减少。)”和“Water is also needed for crops to grow. When not enough rainfalls to naturally water crops, they must be watered by irrigation (灌溉) . (作物生长也需要水。当降雨量不足以自然灌溉作物时，必须通过灌溉来解决。)”可知，第三段主要阐述干旱对生活和农业的影响。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“She predicts that water problems such as drought, storms, floods, and degraded water quality will create “water refugees”, people moving in search of water. Cousteau stresses that we must do all we can to protect Earth’s valuable freshwater resources. (她预测，干旱、风暴、洪水和水质恶化等水问题将造成“水难民”，即人们四处寻找水源。库斯托强调，我们必须竭尽全力保护地球上宝贵的淡水资源。)”可知，最后一段提到“水难民”是为了说明缺水问题的严重影响，进而强调水资源的重要性。故选D。
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【分析】本文为说明文。科学家们表示，他们已经发明了一种可以将大脑信号转换成电子语音的新设备。这项发明有一天可能会给那些失去说话能力的人提供比现在更好的交流方式。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的The invention could one day give people who have lost the ability to speak a better way of communicating than current ones.（这项发明有一天可能会给那些失去说话能力的人提供比现在更好的交流方式）可推知，这种新设备会让那些不能说话的人最受益。故C选项正确。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中The device was built to read and record brain signals that helped control the muscles to produce speech.（该设备用于读取和记录大脑信号，帮助控制肌肉产生语言）可知，brain machine connection可以读取和记录大脑信号。故D选项正确。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的The researchers used audio recordings to reproduce the vocal(发声的) muscle movement which is the key to producing human speech.（研究人员使用录音来重现发声肌肉运动，这是产生人类语言的关键）可知，发声肌肉运动对人类语言的产生是至关重要的。故D选项正确。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一种可以将大脑信号转换成电子语音的新设备，由此可推知，本文可能出现在报纸的科学版块。故A选项正确。
【点睛】阅读是理解的前提和手段；理解是分析、加工和处理信息，是阅读的目的和结果。因此，做阅读理解题时，考生可以先看题目，然后再看文段，这样带着问题去阅读就更有目的性。从近几年高考英语题型来看，阅读理解主要有以下几种题型：主旨大意题，细节理解题，词义猜测题，推理判断题，观点态度题等。考生在阅读的过程中必须具备下列技能，才能获取和处理信息：略读，查读，预测下文，理解大意，分清文章中的事实和观点，猜测词义，推理判断，了解重点细节，理解文章结构，理解图表信息，理解指代关系，理解逻辑关系，理解作者意图，评价阅读内容。如第2小题，根据第二段中的The device was built to read and record brain signals that helped control the muscles to produce speech.（该设备用于读取和记录大脑信号，帮助控制肌肉产生语言）可知，brain machine connection是放置到大脑中的设备，它可以读取和记录大脑信号。故D选项正确。
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了苹果公司创始人Steve Jobs的个人经历以及他是如何创立苹果公司的。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Jobs was not an inventor, but he was an innovator (创新者), and a businessman.(乔布斯不是一个发明家，但他是一个创新者，也是一个商人)”可知，史蒂夫·乔布斯是一位成功的商人和富有创造力的设计师。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“He dropped out of college early and started Apple in his garage.(他早早从大学退学，在自己的车库里创立了苹果公司)”可知，乔布斯在车库里创立了苹果公司。故选A。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Jobs was fired as CEO of the company in 1985”可知，1985年，乔布斯被苹果公司解雇，这是一次失败，但并没有阻止他。故划线词意思是“失败”。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Jobs is a great role model for young people. He had a dream and he took chances (even foolish chances, he admitted) to achieve that dream. He suffered setbacks in business, but he didn’t give up his dream. In the end, he left some inspiring words for young innovators: “Stay hungry, stay foolish!”(乔布斯是年轻人的榜样。他有一个梦想，他会抓住机会（他承认，即使是愚蠢的机会）来实现这个梦想。他在生意上遭受挫折，但他没有放弃自己的梦想。最后，他给年轻的创新者们留下了一些鼓舞人心的话：“求知若饥，虚心若愚!”)”可推知，“求知若饥，虚心若愚”的意思是，年轻的创新者应该与困难抗争，实现自己的梦想。故选A。
湖南省衡阳市祁东县2023-2024学年高一上学期期末统考英语试卷
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个适合观赏金门大桥的地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Even though Fort Point didn’t see any military action, the bridge’s chief engineer, Joseph Strauss, redesigned it to ensure the fort’s preservation as a “fine example of the mason’s art”.(尽管Fort Point没有发生任何军事行动，但大桥的总工程师约瑟夫·施特劳斯重新设计了这座桥，以确保堡垒作为“石匠艺术的典范”得以保存)”可知，Fort Point是由工程师重新设计的。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Explore the wonders of San Francisco’s landmarks as you visit Coit Tower, Crissy Field, Fort Point and Lands End, each offering unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge.(当您参观科伊特塔、克里西菲尔德、波因特堡和兰兹角时，探索旧金山地标的奇观，每一个都提供金门大桥的独特景观)”可知，这四个地方的共同之处是都适合观赏金门大桥。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Explore the wonders of San Francisco’s landmarks as you visit Coit Tower, Crissy Field, Fort Point and Lands End, each offering unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge.(当你参观科伊特塔、克里西菲尔德、波因特堡和兰兹角时，探索旧金山地标的奇观，每一个都提供金门大桥的独特景观)”可知，文章主要介绍了四个适合观赏金门大桥的地方。由此推知，文章也许选自报纸的“旅行”部分。故选C。
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者去亚马逊雨林进行研究探险的经历和感悟。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词下一句“When I had the chance to join a research expedition, I took it, excited about the adventure ahead. (当我有机会参加一次研究探险时，我接受了，对未来的冒险感到兴奋。)”可知，作者对即将去亚马逊雨林参加研究探险感到非常兴奋，再结合画线词后的“me with its biodiversity (生物多样性) and local tribes (部落)”可推出，亚马逊雨林的生物多样性和当地部落对作者很有吸引力。mesmerized意为“迷住，吸引”，与attracted意思相近。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Their way of life, so connected to nature, was different from our urban lives. (他们的生活方式与自然如此紧密相连，与我们的城市生活不同。)”可知,当地部落的生活方式与自然紧密相连，二者的关系很紧密。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The trip was not without challenges. Walking in the forest, dealing with the bad weather and dealing with the fear of the unknown tested our willpower. However, every challenge we overcame brought a sense of achievement and strengthened our team bond. It taught me the importance of teamwork and adaptability. (这次旅行并非没有挑战。在森林里行走，应对恶劣的天气，应对未知的恐惧，考验着我们的意志力。然而，我们克服的每一个挑战都带来了成就感，并加强了我们的团队纽带。它教会了我团队合作和适应性的重要性。)”可推测出，这次旅行虽然很有挑战，但也非常值得。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“My trip to the Amazon rainforest was a meaningful experience. It was a journey that pushed my boundaries (边界) taught me valuable lessons and left me with unforgettable memories. It was not just a trip, but an exploration of the unknown and a reminder of our responsibility towards our planet. The adventure may have ended, but the journey continues, as I carry the lessons and memories with me, influencing my life and choices. (我的亚马逊雨林之旅是一次有意义的经历。这段旅程突破了我的界限，给我上了宝贵的一课，给我留下了难忘的回忆。这不仅仅是一次旅行，还是对未知事物的探索，提醒我们对地球的责任。冒险可能已经结束，但旅程仍在继续，因为我带着教训和记忆，影响着我的生活和选择。)”可推测出，最后一段主要讲述了这次旅行的意义。故选A。
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了一种新发现的茶树——红芽茶——不含咖啡因。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Tea also contains caffeine(咖啡因), which improves not only mental alertness but can also increase anxiety and cause other problems.(茶中还含有咖啡因，它不仅能提高精神警觉性，还会增加焦虑和引发其他问题。)”可知，喝茶的缺点之一是它会让人们感觉焦虑。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“What would be agreeable is a tea plant that provides all the taste and goodness but with little or none of caffeine.(这样的一种茶树会非常令人喜欢，这种茶树既不失口感和营养价值，又不含咖啡因或者仅含少量咖啡因。)”“they have found just such a plant(他们发现了这种植物)”“Known locally as hongyacha(在当地被称作红芽茶)”可知，红芽茶口感好且几乎不含咖啡因。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It can take time—and sometimes it does not work—for new plant varieties to be bred for commercial use.(为商用而培育新茶品种，可能花费大量时间，有时会失败。)”可推测出，后续的研究可能关注红芽茶的未来市场。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，第一段讲述了茶对身体的好处和坏处；第二段讲述了红芽茶不含咖啡因并且有独特的药物成分；最后一段讲述了红芽茶的研究进展。由此可推测出，本文与茶和健康有关，最有可能出自健康杂志。故选A。
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是语音邮件的历史。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Gene suggests in his minute-long message that he is traveling and tells his family not to worry about him.(Gene在一分钟长的信息中表示，他正在旅行，并告诉他的家人不要担心他)”可知，Gene把他的声音录在光盘里是为了让家人知道他没事。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“They could play it proudly again anytime there were guests, but with each play, the needle would scrape away at the grooves (凹槽) until the message could hardly be heard any longer.(只要有客人来，他们就可以骄傲地再弹一遍，但是每弹一次，针就会刮开凹槽，直到几乎听不到信息)”可知，每弹一次，针就会刮开凹槽，所以随着播放次数的增加录制的声音会被针破坏。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Linguists (语言学家) are particularly interested in“voice mails”because it provides some of the earliest-ever recorded samples of how regular people spoke — their conversational vocabulary, their pronunciation and accents, their sentence structure and their intonation (语调).(语言学家对“语音邮件”特别感兴趣，因为它提供了一些关于人们如何正常说话的最早记录样本——他们的会话词汇、发音和口音、句子结构和语调)”可知，语言学家研究“语音邮件”是为了研究有史以来最早的语音记录。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。文章第一段通过一个具体事例引出“voice mails(语音邮件)”的话题，文章第二、三、四段集中讲述语音邮件的发展历史，纵观全文，文章都是在围绕着语音邮件的历史来展开。由此可知，D项The History of “Voice Mails”(语音邮件的历史)作为文章的标题最合适。故选D项。
湖南省岳阳市平江县2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】文章为旅游指南。文章主要介绍了去Holker Hall& Garden旅游的相关信息，如：出行方式，开放时间，旅行费用以及主要活动等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段How to Get to Holker中By car里Approximate travel times后面内容可知，从Manchester到Holker要用1 hour and 30 minutes，即90分钟，故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Admission Charges可知，团体中的一员去Hall & Gardens 需要支付9英镑。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段Winter Market中最后一句Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.可知，如果想去看现场表演需要去Winter Market。故选D。
【点睛】文章主题和中心思想的阐述往往需要大量细节信息的支持，这些细节对于理解全文内容至关重要，同时也是归纳和概括文章中心思想的基础。命题人往往会要求考生根据不同的要求阅读文章，以获得某些特定的信息，或准确地寻求所需的细节，并对细节进行直接或间接辨认和理解。文章细节的理解可以细化为：（1）一一对应型。（2）语言转述型。（3）语意理解型。（4）是非辨别型。（5）事实排序型。
此题中的三题全为细节理解题。细节理解题首先要根据题干准确定位信息句，其次要对信息句进行准确的理解和判断，如第一题为转述型，1 hour and 30 minutes，即90分钟。第二题和第三题则为简单的一一对应型，只要找到信息句即可得出答案。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了一次去艺术科学博物馆参观如何帮助作者与母亲重建了她们的温馨关系。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。从文章第一段的“Perhaps the only thing that convinced her to overcome her fears was the chance to piece together out declining bond. (可能唯一能说服她克服恐惧的事情就是有机会修复我们日渐衰弱的关系)”可知，妈妈接受访问新加坡的原因是想要恢复与孩子们的关系。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。从文章第三段的“However, I was surprised when she just turned her nose up at the Bruges Whale, a sculpture using plastic waste to raise awareness about ocean pollution.(然而，当她对布鲁日鲸鱼这个用塑料垃圾制作的雕塑嗤之以鼻时，我很惊讶。这个雕塑是用来提高人们对海洋污染的认识的)”可推知，妈妈对布鲁日鲸鱼的反应是她认为它不够好，不应该被展出。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Looking around, I saw children sharing moments with their parents, and my own childhood flashed back. That rare instance where she let slip an inner innocence and delight at a new experience reve