山西省部分市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语汇编：阅读理解（含解析）

山西省部分市
2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
山西省晋中市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末调研英语试题
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
Books make great gifts, but which ones to pick We've rounded up some of 2023's most talked-about reads.
THE COVENANT OF WATER
By Abraham Verghese Publish:2023. 5 $9. 24
Anyone who loves an extremely readable novel that will last through the holidays will enjoy it. This book, which has more than 700 pages, covers the history of a family living at the southern tip of India.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA
By Uzma Jalaluddin Publish:2023. 6 $11. 5
The author reimagines classic(经典)romances—Pride and Preiudice. You've Got Mail—with
modern settings. It is a humorous retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion that's as warm and cozy as a cup of tea. The main character Nada has a difficult career and a heart full of regret for her lost love—who just happens to re-enter her life as the novel begins,
KING:A LIFE
By Jonathan Eig Publish:2023, 5 $16. 99
This biography(传记)is about Marin Luther King. It's a detailed description of his weakness and strength, heroism and important role in the history of American civil rights—a subiect that's as important today as it was in King's era.
REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY
By Monica Heisey Publish:2023. 1 $18. 99
Monica Heisey is one of the funniest Canadians most people have ever heard of. It's a comedy with enough jokes to populate a Netflix stand-up special. If you've ever felt lost and hoped that it is leading towards wisdom( 智 慧 ) , then it is your novel.
21. Which book is the most expensive
A. KING:A LIFE. B. MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA.
C. THE COVENANT OF WATER. D. REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY.
22. Who wrote a book about an American famous person
A. Jonathan Eig. B. Monica Heisey.
C. Abraham Verghese. D. UzmaJalaluddin.
23. What do MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA and REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY have in common A. They tell many love stories. B. They are about human rights.
C. They bring laughter for readers. D. They are adapted from classics.
B
Eddie was on a family trip on Hawaii's Big Island when the terrible wildfires occurred in the island of Maui, killing 115 people and destroying the town of Lahaina. He overheard the disaster ( 灾 难 )while watching TV.
"It was Wednesday afternoon, we had the news on, and he asked me to turn it off because he said that made him too sad, "Eddie's mother. Ami. told USA TODAY. “At that point, I realized he was really paying attention and listening, and we needed to actually solve it. I hadn't really intended to tell him about it, because we though the was still a kid. But what happened next proved that we were wrong. "
Ami shared how their family had stayed in Lahaina earlier that year. While it was difficult for Eddie to understand the disaster at a young age, he wanted to help people in any way he could.
Eddie shared the idea of starting a stand and giving all the money to support casualties . Ami and her husband immediately supported the idea and set up a lemonade stand on Saturday on their busy Seattle street.
The stand ran from 10 am to 6 pm It sold lemonade. ice cream sandwiches and even some of Eddie's toys. Lemonade was sold for a dollar each, but most people gave $5. $10 and $20 bills as part of their donation( 捐 赠 ) .
The family also posted videos on social media and told their friends and family. To their surprise, their one-day business found success quickly. Back-to-back cars would line up to buy and many donated online. The stand made over $17. 000, including online donations.
Eddie had a great time in the whole process. Struck by how his generosity invited others to be generous, Ami and her husband are proud of Eddie's creativity and generosity and happy to support his positive ideas.
24. What can we know about Eddie
A. He enjoyed watching TV. B. He was willing to help others.
C. He understood what the disaster was. D. He cared little about what happened.
25. What does the underlined word "casualties" in paragraph 4 probably refer to
A. Parents losing their jobs. B. Children liking lemonade.
C. Villagers doing some business. D. People suffering from the fire.
26. Why did the family post videos on social media probably
A. To make themselves famous. B. To call for more donations.
C. To attract officials to join them D. To share more lemonade with others.
27. What does the author want to show by telling the story
A. It's good to aim at an early age. B. Creativity is the key to success.
C. There is no age limit to helping others. D. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C
Bells ringing around the necks of dairy cows eating grass lazily on a green field may sound peaceful, but if you live next door, it can be noisy.
Two residents( 住 户 )who recently moved to the small village of Aarwangen in the Swiss Alps, which has a population of just 4, 700 people, complained about the ringing of cowbells. They asked for the cows' bells to be removed at night so they can sleep.
Long-term residents and the village's remaining farmers were angry. They felt it was an attack on their traditional culture, Cowbells have been used in rural Switzerland for centuries. They were once useful for tracking herds( 牧 群 )in the Alps in summer. Older farmers say they could hear each individual cow by the sound of its own bell. Another resident. Mr Andreas Baumann. said cowbells were an important part of the Swiss soul. Referring to the sound of cowbells, he said. “As soon as I hear them. I know I'm back home. "
The noise level of these cowbells is usually between 90 and 113 decibels(分贝) —which is equal to the noise from an alarm clock, hairdryer or some power tools. In modern times, however. many farmers have changed to using electronic chips instead of bells.
This year's argument is not the first time residents have complained about cowbells. In 2015. a Zurich court( 法 庭 )ordered a farmer to remove the bells from his 27 cows from 10 pm to am. since they were safe in a farm and always keeping the neighbors awake.
Next month. Aarwangen's villagers will gather for a public meeting to vote on the future of their bells. They will decide how the sound of the bells can continue without breaking noise pollution laws.
28. Why did the new residents complain about the ringing of cowbells
A. It affected their rest at night. B. It was an attack on culture.
C. It was not attractive. D. It couldn't be heard clearly.
29. What is Baumann's attitude to the sound of cowbells
A. Uncaring. B. Worried. C. Doubtful. D. Supportive.
30. What's the topic of the meeting to take place next month
A. How to make laws. B. How to keep the bells.
C. When to vote on the bells. D. Whether to remove noise pollution laws.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. An introduction to cowbells. B. An argument about pollution.
C. Cowbells: a trouble or a tradition. D. Farmers: for or against raising cows.
D
Imagine flying over the city in an electric-powered aircraft that has no pilot but can take you from point A to point B in minutes. Sounds like science fiction. right Well, not anymore.
China-based Ehang has become the world's first company to be officially allowed to fly passengers in its pilotless air taxis.
Ehang's air taxis can carry up to two passengers and can fly at speeds of up to 130 km/h and distances of up to 28 km. Passengers can simply select their destination( 目 的 地 )on a touch screen inside the cabin and enjoy the ride without worrying about piloting the aircraft.
The taxis do not require airports or runways. They can take off and land vertically( 垂 直 地 ) from any flat surface, such as a rooftop, park or car park. They can be fully charged in two hours and have low noise levels. They also have some necessary things, such as backup batteries, propellers, emergency landing systems and parachutes in case anything goes wrong.
They could change how we travel around big cities—imagine using them to avoid traffic jams, save time to work or school, or get to places that are hard to reach by car or public transport. And beyond just moving people, the aircraft can be used for delivering goods, such as packages, medical supplies or food. During natural disasters such as bushfires or foods, air taxis could transport much-needed medical staff, equipment or medicines to the scene quickly and safely.
Ehang's air taxis need to follow the laws and rules of different countries and regions where they might operate. One big challenge will be gaining the trust of the public and persuading passengers they are safe while flying. To do this, Ehang will educate passengers about the benefits and risks of using its taxis while also dealing with possible problems. .
32. Why is science fiction mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To prove air taxis are not real. B. To show air taxis are advanced.
C. To express people's love for air taxis. D. To provide scientific facts about air taxis!
33. Which is an advantage of air taxis
A. They are less noisy. B. They use less energy.
C. They can land anywhere. D. They are less expensive.
34. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about air taxis
A. Their possible problems. B. Their wide popularity.
C. Their key functions. D. Their simple design.
35. What's the passengers' main concern over air taxis
A. Price. B. Speed. C. Management. D. Safety.
山西省吕梁市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末调研测试英语试题
第一节(共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Arrangements for the Beijing Tour
Day 1
Any visit to Beijing is incomplete without a hike on the Great Wall. However, it is thousands of miles long and the Beijing section is only a small part of the Great Wall. The first choice is Badaling, but we recommend Juyong Pass, which is less crowded but no less impressive. Depending on your health and preference, you can climb very steep steps or have a walk on the relatively flat areas. There are many locations for great photo opportunities.
Day 2
Start at the Temple of Heaven. where emperors used to hold ceremonies to pray. Stop at the Echo Wall and discover the wonder of voices bouncing( 弹 跳 )back and forth. Pass through the guard-protected Golden Water Bridge, and go to visit the Palace Museum.
Day 3
You can pay a visit to Capital Museum where the exhibits have more surprises. Take a walk along Wangfujing Street, a modern shopping street. The walking is much less intensive and the budgeted time much more flexible. If you are crazy about Peking Opera. National Centre for the Performing Arts is an ideal place to go.
Day 4
The Summer Palace in a northwestern suburb of the city is a beautiful place. A short taxi ride north will take you to Qianmen Street. This retail centre was renovated (翻新)for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Here are some of the oldest businesses of the city, including the famous Peking Duck.
21. What can visitors do on Day 1
A. Visit Capital Museum. B. Hike on the Great Wall.
C. Taste the Peking Duck. D. Walk along Qianmen street.
22. Who might pay a visit to National Centre for the Performing Arts
A. Peking Opera lovers. B. Architecture lovers.
C. Adventure lovers. D. Climbing enthusiasts.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A textbook. B. A science report.
C. A personal diary. D. A travel magazine.
B
What a day! I started at my new school this morning and had the best time. I made lots of new friends and really liked my teachers. I was nervous the night before, but I had no reason to be. Everyone was so friendly and polite. They made me feel at ease. It was like I'd been at the school for a hundred years!
The day started very early at 7:00 am. I had my breakfast downstairs with my mom. She could tell that I was very nervous. Mom kept asking me what was wrong. She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyone was going to love me. If they didn't love me, Mom said to send them her way for a good talking to. I couldn't stop laughing.
My mom dropped me off at the school gate about five minutes before the bell. A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving(招手)at me. She ran over and told me her name was Abigail. She was very nice and we became close straight away. We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey. The three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together! It went so quickly. Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.
I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am really going to enjoy my time at my new school. I only hope that my new friends feel the same way too.
24. How did the author feel on the first day of her new school
A. Exhausted B. Relaxed. C. Worried D. Nervous
25. Why did the author's mother keep asking her what was wrong
A. Because her mother sensed that she was nervous,
B. Because her mother wanted to tell her a funny story.
C. Because her mother wanted to talk with her friends.
D. Because her mother was eager to know her classmates.
26. What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. Her mother dropped her off very early.
B. She arrived at school late on the first day.
C. She went home together with two nice girls.
D. She has learned some new skills on the first day.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. My first new school day. B. My mother's amazing advice.
C. My new friends at new school. D. My great thanks to my mother.
C
Salad seeds(生菜种子)that went on a round trip to outer space and back grew at a slightly slower rate than the ones on earth. scientists have found, thanks to thousands of young people who helped conduct an out-of-this-world experiment.
The project started in 2015, when British astronaut(宇航员)Tim Peake took a million rocket seeds with him on his journey to the International Space Station(ISS). The seeds spent six months there before they were sent back to Earth in 2016. In a message sent from the ISS, Peake said the science experiment was to find out if the conditions in space affected the seeds' ability to grow.
Around 600, 000 pupils at 8. 600 schools in the UK were then asked to grow the rocket seeds that had been to space, along with regular seeds that had never left the planet. Peake described the experiment as “one of the largest and most inspirational experiments of its kind. ”
The results of the study, which have just been published, found that the space seeds grew more slowly than the ones that had stayed on Earth. Researchers on the experiment said this was due to the stresses of space travel, such as the zero-gravity atmosphere and high levels of cosmic rays(宁宙射线), which slowed the growth of the plants.
Now researchers are hopeful that if the seeds are properly protected, it might be possible to grow plants during future space tasks to other planets. Dr Jake Chandler, from University of London, who led the study, said, “The possibility of eating home-grown salad on Mars may be one small step closer. "
28. What's the purpose of the science experiment
A. To complete a round trip to the outer space.
B. To produce enough food for astronauts in space.
C. To test the effect of space on the growth of seeds.
D. To develop young people's interest in gardening.
29. How did Tim Peake feel about the experiment
A. Disappointing. B. Meaningless. C. Doubtful D. Significant
30. What affected the rocket seeds' ability to grow according to the researchers
A. The size of the seeds B. The quality of the seeds.
C. The condition of the soil D. The stresses of space travel.
31. What can we infer from the passage
A. Seeds that had never left the earth grew faster
B. It will be impossible to eat home-grown salad on Mars
C. The result of the experiment had nothing to do with comic rays.
D. Pupils were just asked to grow seeds that had never been to space.
D
Most students do an IQ test early in their school career. Even if they never see their results, they feel that their 1Q is what determines how well they are going to do in life. When they see other students doing better than them, they usually believe that those students have a higher IQ and that there is nothing they can do to change this fact. However, new research into EQ suggests that success is not simply the result of a high IQ.
While your IQ tells you how intelligent you are. your EQ tells you how well you use your intelligence. Professor Salovey suggests that when predicting someone's future success, their EQ might actually count more than their IQ. For example, have you ever wondered why some of the smartest students in your class, who you think deserve good grades, sometimes end up failing exams Perhaps their failure is because of their low EQ.
It is generally believed that people with high EQs are open to new ideas and have positive attitudes towards life. They are also less likely to be troubled by problems. On the other hand. there is little doubt that people with low EQs often have problems getting on with other people and dealing with difficult situations; thus they have a harder time surviving in life.
The good news is that most social scientists agree that EQ has a lot to do with education. Compared with IQ that seems to be fixed the moment you were born, EQ could be improved with right approaches. Some are trying to study the possibility of improving a person's EQ, especially when it comes to “people's skills”, such as understanding and communication.
To get ahead in the world and lead a happy successful life means getting on with other people and being able to understand and react to situations in the best way. This requires a high EQ —the higher, the better.
32. Why do most students think others have a better performance
A. Because they have a higher EQ. B. Because their teachers help them.
C. Because they have more luck. D. Because they have a higher IQ.
33. What does the underlined word “count” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Sum. B. Matter. C. List. D. Name
34. What will people with a high EQ usually do
A. They don't accept new ideas B. They are troubled by problems.
C. They get along well with others D. They have negative attitudes
35. As for EQ, which would the author agree with:
A. It is fixed the moment we were born. B. It has little connection with education.
C. It can be improved with right methods D. It will surely lead to an unsuccessful life.
山西省忻州市2023-2024学年高一上学期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
Are you a fan of outdoor adventures Do you enjoy scenic views to relax Look no further, as the following destinations offer all that and more.
Athabasca Falls
Alberta, Canada
Water from the Canadian Rockies flows down into the waterfalls of Jasper National Park, creating a flow with wild energy. The falls are wheelchairs accessible, with a paved path taking admirers to a number of viewpoints. If visitors leave the path, they can explore both the upper and lower regions of the trail.
Akaka Falls Trail
Hakalau, Hawaii
A short half-mile hike is big on sights and low on hard activity. The well-kept ringlike trail guide visitors around to see a number of waterfalls, including the 442-foot main attraction, and beautiful local flora(植物群) among the famous landscape. Though there are no hills to climb, there are a number of stairways to go.
Nugget Falls
Juneau, Alaska
Located in Tongass National Forest about 12 miles from Juneau, the Mendenhall Glacier has produced Nugget Falls, a fan-like waterfall that leads into a lake. A series of short hikes allows for different views of the waterfall and icy surrounds, which are also known for frequent brown bear sightings.
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Valley, California
Yosemite National Park is one of the oldest national parks in America and home to the fifth tallest waterfall in the world. Hikers can reach it by taking a 1-mile trail from the lodge or the 7.2-mile round-trip Yosemite Falls Trail route. Late spring is best, with the highest water flow. In the winter, the temperatures dip below freezing. A park admission fee applies.
21. Where can visitors expect to see frequent brown bear sightings
A. Athabasca Falls. B. Akaka Falls Trail.
C. Nugget Falls. D. Yosemite Falls.
22. Which season is best for visiting Yosemite Falls
A. Winter. B. Spring. C. Summer. D. Fall.
23. Where can this text probably be found
A. In a travel magazine. B. In a novel.
C. In a history book. D. In a diary.
B
I was talking to my friend Sandy about our children. Sandy had recently moved into the neighborhood with her four kids: Jane, Joe, Christopher, and her youngest, eighteen-month-old Kim. She seemed happy to have kids nearby, until she saw our dog, Sam.
Sam, our shiny black dog, loved to play with the kids and protect them. But Sandy had a fear of dogs, and she started to back away as Sam approached. I grabbed Sam's collar and made him sit, trying to ease Sandy's discomfort.
Sandy mentioned that she needed to get her kids ready to go to their grandmother's house. Just then, her door opened and her kids rushed out. Sandy shouted at them to stay away from Sam.
The kids huddled(蜷缩) around their mom, looking at Sam cautiously(谨慎地). Emma,my daughter. showed the kids how to approach a dog slowly and properly. The kids were won over by Sam's friendly nature, but I knew it would take some time for Sandy to change her viewpoint.
After that incident, we made sure that Sam didn't go near our neighbors without me present. One day, when the kids were playing across the street. I noticed the eighteen-month-old baby heading towards a small hill. I saw a car approaching and shouted to everyone to watch the baby. Without hesitation, Sam rushed out the door and ran across the street towards the baby. He ran to the boy in time to gently push the baby away from the oncoming car. The kids cheered, completely unaware of the danger. They thought Sam had come to play.
Within a year, Sam had made friends with all the neighbors. Even Sandy started to warm up to Sam and would occasionally come over to give him a hug.
24. How did Sandy feel when she first saw Sam
A. Excited. B. Amazed. C. Fearful. D. Awkward.
25. What did Sandy's kids do at the sight of Sam
A. They looked at Sam with watchful eyes.
B. They formed a circle to protect their mom.
C. They held him by the collar to make him sit.
D. They prepared to escape from the dog.
26. How did Sam save Kim from danger
A. By running in front of the car to block it.
B. By pushing the baby away from the car.
C. By rushing to Sandy's house to get help.
D. By jumping to the front of the coming car.
27. Which of the following can best describe Sam
A. Dangerous. B. Funny. C. Brave. D. Sensitive.
C
When you go on vacation next time, make sure to take lots of pictures of the wildlife you sec. These photos can help save different types of wildlife because of a new field called “imageomies ” . Imageomies uses computers to study pictures of wildlife and learn information from them.
Until recently, scientists didn't have the technology to analyze(分析) the data in wildlife photos. But now, machine learning and computer vision are helping researchers unlock valuable information hidden in these images.
There are platforms where people can share their wildlife photos, like cBird, iNaturalist and Wildbook. These platforms help scientists keep track of different species and create databases. If you have rare(稀有的) photos of wildlife, it's a good idea to share them on these platforms.
Scientists have limited time and resources to study all endangered wildlife in the world. By using artificial intelligence(人工智能) to analyze public photos, we can learn more about different species and their behaviors. This technology can even help us find things in photos that humans might miss.
It's important to use the collected information responsibly and protect it from poachers(偷猎者). If we do that, imageomies can not only help save wildlife but also contribute to other fields like medicine and agriculture.
28. How can imageomies help scientists study wildlife
A. By offering information from wildlife.
B. By analyzing the data in wildlife photos.
C. By analyzing the trend of human population.
D. By knowing the origin of biological processes.
29. What are the platforms where people can share their wildlife photos
A. eBird, iNaturalist and Wildbook.
B. Imageomics, eBird and Wildbook.
C. Imageomics, eBird and iNaturalist.
D. Photos of wildlife, iNaturalist and Wildbook.
30. Why should people share their rare wildlife photos on platforms
A. To appreciate the beauty of wildlife. B. To contribute to the public safety.
C. To inspire others to protect nature. D. To help scientists study wildlife.
31. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Computers help identify the biological features
B. Poachers stop killing threatened animals
C. Photos can save wild species
D. Photos can protect our environment
D
In the past generations, our ancestors(祖先) lived with the simplest way. When science and technology materialize, there are various developments in the world that change and improve the way of living of people. As years go by, more and more innovations(创新) were created by applying the ideas of science and technologies. Most of these have positive effects on the society but some of these are harmful in certain ways. However, the importance of science and technology can't be denied.
Science and innovation have mainly affected society, and their effect is developing. It makes life simpler and makes people more gainful. This change has positive and negative effects. The benefit is making life simpler while the other side is that it makes individuals needy and lazier. By making life simpler, science has allowed man to seek for cultural concerns to improve human conditions.
Science and technology can shape the general public we live in very well and can make us feel simpler, safer and increasingly gainful. However, it also can be used wrongly, which can harm many blameless lives. We must think for our own progress as well as for the improvement of each person of this planet that we call our own home.
In short, science and innovation have made a great contribution to our lives. They may also be related to us greatly. In this way, their effects will depend on how we follow up on them. In addition, if we see the more brilliant side of innovation, it is the foundation of national construction.
32. What does the underlined word “materialize” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Return. B. Appear. C. Stay. D. Go.
33. What is the author's attitude towards science and technology
A. Unclear. B. Negative.
C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
34. Which of the following is the effect of science
A. People becoming determined. B. People becoming less adaptive.
C. A better living condition. D. A colorful history.
35. What should we do when using science and technology
A. Think for other people.
B. Help the disabled.
C. Improve studying standard.
D. Treat wildlife equally.
山西省阳泉市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷
第一节 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。（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
A
Home away from home — pet boarding facilities in and around Rochester
BEAR CREEK KENNELS（犬舍）
507-287-0045/507-289-2470
Bear Creek Kennels offers boarding and day care for dogs of all ages.
It has both indoor and outdoor fenced areas. Dogs are encouraged to interact throughout the day, spending minimal time in kennels.
COST: $24 per night
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP TIMES:
Mon.-Fri.,（7 a. m.-6 p. m.）; Sat.,（8 a. m.-5 p. m.）; Sun.,（3-5 p. m.）
BOB’S ANIMAL FRIENDS
507-280-9572/507-280-9577
Bob’s Animal Friends wants your dogs to feelright at home, so much so that it offers a“Sleep Buddy”add-on for $10 per night. A caretaker will stay overnight with your dog, meaning extra care time and sleeping on the so fa instead of in his or her kennel.
COST: $25 per night（basic）
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP TIMES:
Mon.-Fri.,（6: 30 a. m.-7 p. m.）; Sat.,（7-8 a. m. and 5-6 p. m.）; Sun.,（5-6 p. m.）
K-9 KENNELS INC.
507-226-5384/507-226-5388
K-9 Kennels Inc. features 10 indoor/outdoorkennels for dogs and a boarding area for cats. Indoor areas feature windows for natural light and doggy doors for them to go outside at will. Besides, a 5,000-square-foot outdoor play area is fully fenced.
COST: Dogs 18pernight. Cats15 per night DROP-OFF/PICK-UP TIMES:
Mon.-Sat.,（6: 30 a. m.-8 p. m.）; Sun.,（1-8 p. m.）
11. When can an owner drop off his pet at Bear Creek Kennels on Sunday
A. At 7 a. m. B. At 8 a. m. C. At 4 p. m. D. At 6 p. m.
12. Which number should someone call to ask about cat boarding service
A.507-287-0045. B.507-280-9572. C.507-289-2470. D.507-226-5384.
B
A pair of best friends are proving thatadventure doesn’t have an age limit—even whenyou’re 81. Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip are planning to see all seven continents in just over two and a half months.
Their first stop was Antarctica（南极洲）.Getting to the southernmost continent first needcrossing the Drake Passage, the famously rough waters.“For almost two days, we were. rocking and rolling through the Drake Passage. It was just crazy.”Hamby said.“But when we stepped foot on the ground of the Antarctic, we forgot all that difficulties. The beauty of the Antarctic is just unbelievable.”
Over the past three months, the pair have ridden camels in Egypt, and observedtheNorthern Lights in Finland. For Hamby, the best part of the trip was not the beauty along the way.“We love all the sights that we saw, but the things that we remember the most are the people that we met,”she said.“We met some of the most wonderful, kindest, friendliest people in the world. We just have friends now all over the world.”
When it came to how their families felt abouttheir journey, Hamby said her daughterLouise was not too concerned. “She just says,‘Well, if Mom fall out of a hot air balloon in Egypt or off of the mountain... That’s fine. She is living the life she wanted, and I am happy for her,’” Hamby said.
Hazelip hopes their story can inspire peopleof all ages.“Don’t sit in that chair and wasteaway,”Hazelip said. “The world is a book and he who does not travel only reads one page. So get up out of that easy chair, step out of your comfort zone, make some plans and live. Remember that age is only a number.”
13. What does the underlined phrase“rocking and rolling”mean in the second paragraph
A. Singing happily. B. Struggling hard. C. Crossing smoothly. D. Dancing fluently.
14. What does the third paragraph focus on
A. A pair of best friends made friends around the world.
B. A pair of best friends rode the camels in Egypt happily.
C. A pair of best friends inspired the people of all ages.
D. A pair of best friends crossed Drake Passage bravely.
15. What message does Hazelip most want to give us
A. It is never too old to learn for friends.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. The world is a book that needs reading.
D. It’s never too late to live life to the fullest.
山西省大同市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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
Working on ice
We are seeking committed individuals to make a team to spend up to five months（November-March）living and working at Port Lockroy in Antarctica and running the seasonal operation of the site. As this role will involve working in Antarctica, successful applicants will be required to go through a medical assessment with our Occupational Health experts to make sure they are physically fit for the job.
Job role:
Work as part of a team to deliver the seasonal summer operation of Port Lockroy, Antarctica.
Key responsibilities:
Supporting the Port Lockroy Base Leader by:
*Helping the Shop Manager in running the Port Lockroy gift shop. This includes working during ship visits, restocking the shop as required, tidying up displays within the shop and helping customers.
*Penguin and other wildlife and environmental monitoring. A post-season report will be required by the end of March.
*Operating the Post Office. This includes managing all postal stock, promoting and selling all postal stamps, hand franking (在邮件上盖戳) all mail processed through the Post Office and coordinating (协调) transport of mail.
*Creating engaging content for our communications and social media, including a weekly blog written from Antarctica and occasional participation in other media, such as radio, TV and newspaper interviews.
Requirements:
*Fluent in written and spoken English
*Fluency in a second language (French, German, Spanish, Chinese languages preferred)
*Ability to analyze data and produce reports
*Excellent customer service skills
*Excellent IT skills: Office applications, excel databases, basic photo editing
*Blogging and creative communications
*Practical field skills for operating in remote or challenging environments
*Practical maintenance skills (e. g. painting, woodwork, othe)
1．What do applicants need to do if they are offered the job
A．Hand in a personal statement.
B．Contact the company right away.
C．Take a psychological test.
D．Get a physical checkup.
2．Which of the following is not the responsibility of a Port Lockroy Base Assistant
A．Dealing with affairs in the gift shop.
B．Handing in monitoring reports.
C．Transporting mails.
D．Contributing content to communications and social media.
3．What can you infer about this job
A．It is demanding.
B．The ability to use multiple languages isn’t a must.
C．The salary is high.
D．It lasts more than half a year.
B
There are some people, who remind us that age is just a number. Johanna Quaas is a 97-year-old German woman who was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest active competitive gymnast in 2012. Over the years, Quaas has made waves online after videos of her routines are posted from time to time.
The latest of those is a short video shared by Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis with the message “You are my spirit warrior (战士)!! Wow!! GOALS!!!” The video was shot at the German Gymnastics Festival in 2017, when the gymnast was 91.
Although the video shared by Davis has earned over 400,000 likes, this is far from being her most widely-spreading performance. Quaas first won the hearts of the world after user Lieve Daffy shared two videos of the gymnast’s floor and parallel bars (双杠) routines at Tournament of Masters in 2012, within six days of posting, they had gained over 1.1 million views each. Now, both short videos have over 3.5 million views. Her abilities have also impressed the greatest athletes in her field, such as Simone Biles, who said her parallel bars routine left her speechless.
Born in 1925. Quaas began her gymnastics training at an early age and entered her first competition when she was 10. While she spent most of her life as a gymnastics coach and handball player, she returned to active gymnastics at the age of 56. In 2015, she received the Nadia Comaneci Sportsmanship Award from the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame, before retiring from competition due to an injury in her arm in 2018.
However, that hasn’t stopped Quaas from sharing her amazing moves on Instagram, especially how she still has the ability to stand on her head. If that isn’t enough, she also stretches and plays soccer. However, the most heartwarming part of it all is the warm messages she gets from people around the world. “You’re such an example, Ms. Johanna!” writes one user, while another says, “Wishing the Best of Health to an AMAZING woman, who is my biggest inspiration! Much love.”
4．What can we learn about Johanna Quaas
A．She is 91 years old.
B．She won the Oscar Prize for playing the role of warrior.
C．She shared videos of surfing online.
D．She won popularity online.
5．What does the author want to show by offering numbers in paragraph 3
A．The fact that those videos posted in 2012 got the most likes.
B．The process she got her popularity online.
C．Her popularity among the public.
D．Her achievements in her field.
6．What can we learn from the passage
A．It’s never too old to learn something new.
B．Age won’t stop one from moving forward.
C．Enthusiasm can bring one success.
D．One can gain fame online easily.
C
If you’ve never had hot pot, you’re absolutely missing out. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also a fantastic meal to share with friends or family. But it also generates a lot of waste oil. In fact, hot pot is reportedly responsible for 12,000 tons of waste oil per month just in the Chinese city of Chengdu alone. Instead of just throwing away that oil, one company decided to turn it into jet fuel (航空燃料).
Bloomberg recently published a great article about Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Technology, a company that began exporting hot pot waste oil to be turned into biofuel that can power planes. It’s not exactly a perfect solution to the greenhouse gas emissions that the aviation (航空) industry is responsible for, but it’s a step in the right direction. “Our mission is to make waste oil fly to the sky,” Zhong Guojun, the company’s vice president, told Bloomberg.
Based in Chengdu, Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Technology takes waste oil from around the city and refines it into something called industrial mixed oil. The refined oil is then exported to be turned into jet fuel or biodiesel (生物柴) by companies such as BP or Neste Oyj, the biggest producer of sustainable jet fuel in the world. And with new requirements for airlines to use more biofuel in their planes, there’s a lot of demand despite the fact that it’s still more expensive than regular jet fuel.
“When there is a demand, the supply will catch up, and the demand is already here,” said Chong Cheng Tung, Associate Professor at the China-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University told Bloomberg. “So either you switch your fuel to green fuel, like bio-jet fuel, or you have to meet additional payments for travelling.”
Last year, Neste announced plans to spend more than $2 billion expanding its capacity to produce sustainable jet fuel. By 2026, it hopes to be able to produce 1.2 million tons of the stuff. Other companies such as Chevron, BP. and Total Energies are producing it on a smaller scale (规模) but also plan to increase their output soon.
7．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Purify. B．Add. C．Pack. D．Ruin.
8．What can we infer about the green jet fuel
A．Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Technology is the biggest producer.
B．Airlines are required to use more of it or they will be fined.
C．It is cheaper than regular jet fuel.
D．Greenhouse gas emission can be greatly reduced by it.
9．The last paragraph aims to __________.
A．tell us the plan of several companies
B．show the popularity of this bio-jet fuel
C．call on more companies to follow the trend and produce green jet fuel
D．prove this green jet fuel is a perfect solution to greenhouse gas emission
10．Which can be the best title of this passage
A．Chinese company helps turn leftover hot pot oil into jet fuel
B．How was the hot pot oil turned into green jet fuel
C．A new way to produce jet fuel was discovered
D．Environmental protection calls for eco-friendly jet fuel
答案：
山西省晋中市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末调研英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些2023年最受关注的读物。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据THE COVENANT OF WATER部分的“$9. 24”、MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA部分的“$11. 5”、KING:A LIFE部分的“$16. 99”以及REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY部分的“$18. 99”可知，最贵的是REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY这本书。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据KING:A LIFE部分的“By Jonathan Eig”以及“This biography (传记) is about Marin Luther King. It’s a detailed description of his weakness and strength, heroism and important role in the history of American civil rights—a subject that’s as important today as it was in King’s era.(这本传记是关于马丁·路德·金的。书中详细描述了马丁·路德·金的优缺点、英雄主义以及他在美国民权运动中所扮演的重要角色——这个主题在今天和在马丁·路德·金的时代一样重要。)”可知，Jonathan Eig写了一本关于美国著名人物的书。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA部分的“It is a humorous retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion that’s as warm and cozy as a cup of tea.(这是对简·奥斯汀《劝导》的幽默复述，就像一杯温暖舒适的茶。)”和REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY部分的“It’s a comedy with enough jokes to populate a Netflix stand-up special.(这是一部喜剧，里面有足够多的笑话，可以做成Netflix的单口相声特别节目。)”可推知，这两本书的共同之处在于它们为读者带来欢笑。故选C。
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了年幼的艾迪在看到一场灾害事故后，在父母的帮助下帮助受灾者的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“While it was difficult for Eddie to understand the disaster at a young age, he wanted to help people in any way he could.(虽然艾迪很难在年轻的时候理解这场灾难，但他想尽一切办法帮助人们)”可知，艾迪很愿意帮助他人。故选B项。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词前文“Eddie shared the idea of starting a stand and giving all the money to support(艾迪分享了他的想法，他想开一个小摊，把所有的钱都捐给别人来支持)”及第一段“Eddie was on a family trip on Hawaii’s Big Island when the terrible wildfires occurred in the island of Maui, killing 115 people and destroying the town of Lahaina. He overheard the disaster ( 灾 难 )while watching TV.(可怕的野火在毛伊岛发生造成115人死亡，并摧毁了拉海纳镇，那时艾迪正在夏威夷大岛的家庭旅行中。他在看电视时无意中听到了这场灾难)”可知，艾迪想要支持遭受火灾的人们。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“The family also posted videos on social media and told their friends and family. To their surprise, their one-day business found success quickly. Back-to-back cars would line up to buy and many donated online. The stand made over $17,000, including online donations.(这家人还在社交媒体上发布了视频，并告诉了他们的朋友和家人。令他们惊讶的是，他们一天的生意很快就成功了。背靠背的汽车会排队购买，许多人在网上捐款。包括网上捐款在内，该摊位的收入超过1.7万美元)”可知，这家人会在社交媒体上发布视频是为了呼吁更多的捐款来帮助受灾的人。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“At that point, I realized he was really paying attention and listening, and we needed to actually solve it. I hadn’t really intended to tell him about it, because we thought he was still a kid. But what happened next proved that we were wrong.(在那一刻，我意识到他真的在认真倾听，我们需要解决这个问题。我真的没打算告诉他这件事，因为我们以为他还是个孩子。但接下来发生的事情证明我们错了)”及下一段“While it was difficult for Eddie to understand the disaster at a young age, he wanted to help people in any way he could.(虽然艾迪很难在年轻的时候理解这场灾难，但他想尽一切办法帮助人们)”可推知，作者通过年幼的艾迪的助人之举告诉我们，帮助别人没有年龄限制。故选C项。
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道。阿尔旺根的新居民抱怨牛铃声打扰他们夜晚休息，而农民们很愤怒，认为这是对传统文化的攻击。
8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“They asked for the cows’ bells to be removed at night so they can sleep.(他们要求在晚上把牛的铃铛拿掉，这样他们就可以睡觉了)”可知，新居民抱怨牛铃响是因为它影响了他们夜晚的休息。故选A项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Another resident, Mr Andreas Baumann, said cowbells were an important part of the Swiss soul. Referring to the sound of cowbells, he said, “As soon as I hear them, I know I’m back home.”(另一位居民安德烈亚斯·鲍曼表示，牛铃是瑞士灵魂的重要组成部分。提到牛铃的声音，他说:“我一听到它们，我就知道我回家了。”)”可知，Baumann对于牛铃的态度是积极的。故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Next month, Aarwangen’s villagers will gather for a public meeting to vote on the future of their bells. They will decide how the sound of the bells can continue without breaking noise pollution laws.(下个月，阿尔旺根的村民们将举行公开会议，投票决定他们的铃的未来。他们将决定如何在不违反噪音污染法的情况下继续发出铃声)”可知，下月举行的会议的主题是“如何保持这些铃声”。故选B项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Two residents who recently moved to the small village of Aarwangen in the Swiss Alps, which has a population of just 4, 700 people, complained about the ringing of cowbells. They asked for the cows’ bells to be removed at night so they can sleep.(最近搬到瑞士阿尔卑斯山区阿尔旺根这个人口只有4700人的小村庄的两名居民抱怨牛铃的响声。他们要求在晚上把牛的铃铛拿掉，这样它们就可以睡觉了)”及第三段“Long-term residents and the village’s remaining farmers were angry. They felt it was an attack on their traditional culture. Cowbells have been used in rural Switzerland for centuries.(村里的长期居民和留下来的农民都很愤怒。他们认为这是对他们传统文化的攻击。牛铃在瑞士农村已经使用了几个世纪)”及全文内容可知，本文报道了阿尔旺根的居民抱怨牛铃声打扰他们夜晚休息，而农民们很愤怒，认为这是对传统文化的攻击的事情，C选项“牛铃:麻烦或传统”适合作为本文最佳标题。故选C项。
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了中国的Ehang（亿航）空中出租车。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Imagine flying over the city in an electric-powered aircraft that has no pilot but can take you from point A to point B in minutes. Sounds like science fiction, right Well, not anymore.(想象一下，一架没有飞行员的电动飞行器在城市上空飞行，但可以在几分钟内把你从A点带到B点。听起来像科幻小说，对吧？现在不是了)”可推知，第一段提及科幻小说是为了证明空中出租车是不真实的。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“They can be fully charged in two hours and have low noise levels.(它们可以在两个小时内充满电，而且噪音很低)”可知，空中出租车有更少的噪音。故选A项。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第五段“They could change how we travel around big cities—imagine using them to avoid traffic jams, save time to work or school, or get to places that are hard to reach by car or public transport. And beyond just moving people, the aircraft can be used for delivering goods, such as packages, medical supplies or food. During natural disasters such as bushfires or foods, air taxis could transport much-needed medical staff, equipment or medicines to the scene quickly and safely.(它们可以改变我们在大城市的出行方式——想象一下，使用它们可以避免交通堵塞，节省上班或上学的时间，或者到达汽车或公共交通工具难以到达的地方。除了运送人员，这种飞行器还可以用来运送货物，比如包裹、医疗用品或食品。在发生森林大火或食品等自然灾害时，空中出租车可以快速安全地将急需的医务人员、设备或药品运送到现场)”可知，文章第五段介绍了空中出租车的主要功能。故选C项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“One big challenge will be gaining the trust of the public and persuading passengers they are safe while flying.(一个巨大的挑战将是赢得公众的信任，并说服乘客它们在飞行时是安全的)”可知，乘客对空中出租车的主要担忧是安全性。故选D项。
山西省吕梁市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末调研测试英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个北京旅游的行程安排。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Any visit to Beijing is incomplete without a hike on the Great Wall. However, it is thousands of miles long and the Beijing section is only a small part of the Great Wall. The first choice is Badaling, but we recommend Juyong Pass, which is less crowded but no less impressive.(不去长城，任何北京之行都是不完整的。然而，它有数千英里长，北京段只是长城的一小部分。首选是八达岭，但我们推荐居庸关，那里没有那么拥挤，但同样令人印象深刻)”可知，游客在第一天可以去长城徒步旅行。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“If you are crazy about Peking Opera, National Centre for the Performing Arts is an ideal place to go.(如果你对京剧着迷，国家大剧院是一个理想的去处)”可知，京剧爱好者可以参观国家大剧院。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Arrangements for the Beijing Tour(北京之旅的安排)”结合文章主要介绍了一个北京旅游的行程安排。可推知，文章选自旅行杂志。故选D。
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在新学校第一天的感受和经历。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“I was nervous the night before, but I had no reason to be. Everyone was so friendly and polite. They made me feel at ease. It was like I’d been at the school for a hundred years!(前一天晚上我很紧张，但我没有理由这么紧张。每个人都很友好，很有礼貌。他们让我感到轻松。就像我在这所学校待了一百年一样！)”可推知，作者在新学校的第一天感到放松。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“She could tell that I was very nervous. Mom kept asking me what was wrong.(她看得出来我很紧张。妈妈一直问我怎么了)”可知，作者的妈妈一直问她怎么了，因为她的妈妈感觉到她很紧张。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving (招手) at me. She ran over and told me her name was Abigail. She was very nice and we became close straight away. We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey. The three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together!(一个金发小女孩在同一时间下车，开始向我挥手。她跑过来告诉我她叫阿比盖尔。她人很好，我们很快就走得很近。我们整个上午都在一起，然后开始和另一个叫斯泰西女孩聊天。我们三个整天坐在一起上课，我们甚至一起回家！)”可知，通过第三段我们可以知道作者和两个友好的女孩一起回家了。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“What a day! I started at my new school this morning and had the best time. I made lots of new friends and really liked my teachers. I was nervous the night before, but I had no reason to be. Everyone was so friendly and polite. They made me feel at ease. It was like I’d been at the school for a hundred years!(多么美好的一天!今天早上我去了我的新学校，度过了最美好的时光。我交了很多新朋友，也很喜欢我的老师。前一天晚上我很紧张，但我没有理由这么紧张。每个人都很友好，很有礼貌。他们让我感到轻松。就像我在这所学校待了一百年一样!)”以及后文的介绍可知，文章主要讲述了作者在新学校第一天的感受和经历。由此可知，A项：My first new school day.(我新学校的第一天)合适作本文标题。故选A。
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了实验表明太空条件会影响生菜种子的生长。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In a message sent from the ISS, Peake said the science experiment was to find out if the conditions in space affected the seeds’ ability to grow.(在国际空间站发出的一条信息中，皮克说，这项科学实验是为了找出太空环境是否会影响种子的生长能力)”可知，这个实验的目的是为了测试太空对种子生长的影响。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Peake described the experiment as “one of the largest and most inspirational experiments of its kind.”(皮克将该实验描述为“同类实验中规模最大、最鼓舞人心的实验之一”)”可推知，Peake觉得这次实验是意义重大的。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Researchers on the experiment said this was due to the stresses of space travel, such as the zero-gravity atmosphere and high levels of cosmic rays, which slowed the growth of the plants.(该实验的研究人员表示，这是由于太空旅行的压力，如零重力大气和高水平的宇宙射线，减缓了植物的生长)”可知，据研究人员称，太空旅行的压力影响了火箭种子的生长能力。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The results of the study, which have just been published, found that the space seeds grew more slowly than the ones that had stayed on Earth.(这项刚刚发表的研究结果发现，太空种子的生长速度比留在地球上的种子要慢)”可推知，从未离开过地球的种子长得更快。故选A。
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。主要论述情商比智商更重要，智商只表明一个是多么聪明，而情商则是决定一个人未来成功与否的关键。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“When they see other students doing better than them, they usually believe that those students have a higher IQ and that there is nothing they can do to change this fact. (当他们看到其他学生比他们做得更好时，他们通常会认为那些学生的智商更高，而且他们无法改变这一事实。)”可知，大多数学生认为别人在学习中的表现更好是因为高智商。故选D。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段的“For example, have you ever wondered why some of the smartest students in your class, who you think deserve good grades, sometimes end up failing exams Perhaps their failure is because of their low EQ. (例如，你有没有想过为什么你班上一些最聪明的学生，你认为他们应该得到好成绩，有时却考试不及格？也许他们的失败是因为他们的情商低。)”可推断，情商实际上可能比智商更重要，划线词的含义为“重要”。A. Sum总结，概括；B. Matter要紧，有重大影响；C. List列清单；D. Name命名。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“On the other hand, there is little doubt that people with low EQs often have problems getting on with other people and dealing with difficult situations; thus they have a harder time surviving in life. ( 另一方面，毫无疑问，具有低情商的人经常难以与他人相处和处理困难的情况；因此，他们在生活中更难生存)”可推断，高情商的人会与他人友好相处。故选C。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“The good news is that most social scientists agree that EQ has a lot to do with education. Compared with IQ that seems to be fixed the moment you were born, EQ could be improved with right approaches.(好消息是，大多数社会科学家都一致认为，情商与教育有很大关系。与你一出生就能固定下来的智商相比，情商可以通过正确的方法得到提高。)”可知，大多数社会科学家认为教育有助于提高情商。故选C。
山西省忻州市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末考试英语试题
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个适合户外探险、欣赏风景、放松的地方。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Nugget Falls部分中“A series of short hikes allows for different views of the waterfall and icy surrounds, which are also known for frequent brown bear sightings. (一系列的短途徒步旅行可以让你看到瀑布和冰冷的周围，这里也因经常看到棕熊而闻名。)”可知，游客在Nugget Falls可以经常看到棕熊。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Yosemite Falls部分中“Late spring is best, with the highest water flow. (晚春最好，此时水流量最高。)”可知，春天最适合参观Yosemite Falls。故选B。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“Are you a fan of outdoor adventures Do you enjoy scenic views to relax Look no further, as the following destinations offer all that and more. (你喜欢户外探险吗 你喜欢欣赏风景放松吗 不要再看了，因为以下目的地提供了所有这些，甚至更多。)”可知，文章主要介绍了几个适合户外探险、欣赏风景、放松的地方，文章可能出自旅游杂志。故选A。
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述新邻居家的女主人桑迪很怕作者家的狗萨姆，但是后来萨姆却在关键时刻救了桑迪的孩子，从此桑迪改变了对萨姆的看法，萨姆也成了邻居的好朋友。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“But Sandy had a fear of dogs, and she started to back away as Sam approached. (但是桑迪害怕狗，当萨姆走近时，她开始往后退)”可知，桑迪第一次见到萨姆时很害怕。故选C项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“The kids huddled (蜷缩) around their mom, looking at Sam cautiously (谨慎地). (孩子们蜷缩在妈妈身边，谨慎地看着萨姆。)”可知，由于妈妈的警告，所以桑迪的孩子们看到萨姆的时候都非常警惕地注视着它。故选A项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中“Without hesitation, Sam rushed out the door and ran across the street towards the baby. He ran to the boy in time to gently push the baby away from the oncoming car. (萨姆毫不犹豫地冲出门，穿过马路向婴儿跑去。他及时跑向男孩，轻轻地把婴儿从迎面而来的汽车旁推开。)”可知，萨姆冲到她面前把桑迪推离汽车，让她脱离了危险。故选B项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“Without hesitation, Sam rushed out the door and ran across the street towards the baby. He ran to the boy in time to gently push the baby away from the oncoming car. (萨姆毫不犹豫地冲出门，穿过马路向婴儿跑去。他及时跑向男孩，轻轻地把婴儿从迎面而来的汽车旁推开。)”可知，萨姆从危险中救出了孩子，萨姆很勇敢。故选C项。
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种名为“imageomies”的领域，可以通过分析野生动物的照片来发现有价值的信息，从而保护野生动物。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Until recently, scientists didn’t have the technology to analyze (分析) the data in wildlife photos. But now, machine learning and computer vision are helping researchers unlock valuable information hidden in these images.(直到最近，科学家们还没有技术来分析野生动物照片中的数据。但是现在，机器学习和计算机视觉正在帮助研究人员解开隐藏在这些图像中的有价值的信息)”可知，imageomies通过分析野生动物照片中的数据帮助科学家研究野生动物。故选B。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“There are platforms where people can share their wildlife photos, like cBird, iNaturalist and Wildbook.(人们可以在一些平台上分享他们的野生动物照片，比如cBird、iNaturalist和Wildbook)”可知，人们可以在cBird、iNaturalist和Wildbook上分享他们的野生动物照片。故选A。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“By using artificial intelligence (人工智能) to analyze public photos, we can learn more about different species and their behaviors. This technology can even help us find things in photos that humans might miss.(通过使用人工智能来分析公开照片，我们可以更多地了解不同的物种及其行为。这项技术甚至可以帮助我们在照片中找到人类可能遗漏的东西)”可知，人们在平台上分享他们的珍稀野生动物照片是为了帮助科学家研究野生动物。故选D。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“When you go on vacation next time, make sure to take lots of pictures of the wildlife you sec. These photos can help save different types of wildlife because of a new field called “imageomies”. Imageomies uses computers to study pictures of wildlife and learn information from them.(当你下次去度假的时候，一定要给你看到的野生动物拍很多照片。这些照片可以帮助拯救不同类型的野生动物，因为有一个新的领域叫做“imageomies”。imageomies使用计算机研究野生动物的图片并从中学习信息)”结合文章主要介绍了一种名为“imageomies”的领域，可以通过分析野生动物的照片来发现有价值的信息，从而保护野生动物。可知，C选项“照片可以拯救野生物种”最符合文章标题。故选C。
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了科学和技术对人类生活带来的影响。
【32题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段划线词前“In the past generations, our ancestors (祖先) lived with the simplest way. When science and technology…(在过去的几代人里，我们的祖先以最简单的方式生活。当科技……)”及“there are various developments in the world that change and improve the way of living of people.(世界上有各种各样的发展，改变和改善了人们的生活方式)”可知，此处表示当科技出现，materialize与appear“出现”意思相近。故选B项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“As years go by, more and more innovations were created by applying the ideas of science and technologies. Most of these have positive effects on the society but some of these are harmful in certain ways. However, the importance of science and technology can’t be denied.(随着时间的流逝，越来越多的创新是通过应用科学和技术的理念创造出来的。其中大多数对社会有积极的影响，但其中一些在某些方面是有害的。然而，科学技术的重要性是不可否认的)”及下两段内容可知，作者既说明了科技对社会的积极影响，也说明了存在的害处，作者对于科技的态度是客观的。故选D项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“It makes life simpler and makes people more gainful. (它使生活更简单，使人们更有收获)”及“By making life simpler, science has allowed man to seek for cultural concerns to improve human conditions.(科学使生活变得简单，使人们能够寻求文化关怀，以改善人类的状况)”和文章第三段“Science and technology can shape the general public we live in very well and can make us feel simpler, safer and increasingly gainful.(科学技术可以很好地塑造我们生活的大众，让我们感觉更简单、更安全、更有成就感)”可推知，在科学的影响下，人类有了更好的生存条件。故选A项。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“We must think for our own progress as well as for the improvement of each person of this planet that we call our own home.(我们必须为自己的进步着想，也要为这个我们称之为家园的星球上的每一个人的改善着想)”可知，在运用科技的时候，我们应该为他人着想。故选C项。
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【答案】1. C 2. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。介绍了三家宠物寄养中心的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据BEAR CREEK KENNELS下的“Mon.-Fri.,（7 a. m.-6 p. m.）; Sat.,（8 a. m.-5 p. m.）; Sun.,（3-5 p. m.）”可知，星期日下午4点可以把宠物送到Bear Creek Kennels。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据K-9 KENNELS INC.下的“K-9 Kennels Inc. features 10 indoor/outdoor kennels for dogs and a boarding area for cats.(K-9 Kennels Inc.拥有10个室内/室外狗舍和一个猫咪寄宿区)”以及“507-226-5384/507-226-5388”可知，询问猫寄宿服务应该打507-226-5384。故选D项。
【答案】3. B 4. A 5. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了一对最好的朋友Ellie Hamby和Sandy Hazelip，在81岁的年纪进行了环球旅行，证明了冒险没有年龄限制。
【3题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“Getting to the southernmost continent first need crossing the Drake Passage, the famously rough waters. (要到达最南端的大陆，首先需要穿越德雷克海峡，这里出了名的波涛汹涌)”和下文“But when we stepped foot on the ground of the Antarctic, we forgot all that difficulties. (但是，当我们踏上南极的土地时，我们忘记了所有的困难)”可知，德雷克海峡波涛汹涌，他们穿越的时候遇到了很大的困难。由此可知，他们当时是颠簸着艰难行进，画线词的意思应该与struggling hard“拼命挣扎，努力拼搏”相近。故选B项。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中“We love all the sights that we saw, but the things that we remember the most are the people that we met,” she said. “We met some of the most wonderful, kindest, friendliest people in the world. We just have friends now all over the world. (她说：“我们喜欢我们看到的所有景点，但我们记得最深刻的是我们遇到的人。我们遇到了一些世界上最美妙、最善良、最友好的人。我们现在全世界都有朋友。”)”可知，本段主要介绍了这对最好的朋友在世界各地交了朋友。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中““Don’t sit in that chair and waste away,” Hazelip said. “The world is a book and he who does not travel only reads one page. So get up out of that easy chair, step out of your comfort zone, make some plans and live. Remember that age is only a number.” (Hazelip说：“别坐在那张椅子上浪费时间。世界是一本书，不旅行的人只读了其中一页。所以，从安乐椅上站起来，走出你的舒适区，制定一些计划，好好生活。记住，年龄只是一个数字。”)”可知，Hazelip建议人们不要被年龄所束缚，而是要充分利用生命里的时间，好好生活。由此可知，她想传达的讯息是“过充实的生活永远不会太晚”。故选D项。
山西省大同市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
1．D 2．C 3．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一则招聘启示，即寻找忠诚的人来组建一个团队，将在南极洲的洛克罗伊港生活和工作长达五个月，并负责该场地的季节性运营。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“As this role will involve working in Antarctica, successful applicants will be required to go through a medical assessment with our Occupational Health experts to make sure they are physically fit for the job.(由于该职位将涉及在南极洲工作，成功的申请者将需要接受我们的职业健康专家的医疗评估，以确保他们的身体适合这份工作。)”可知，申请人如果得到这个职位，他们将会进行身体检查。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据Key responsibilities:下面的“*Operating the Post Office. This includes managing all postal stock, promoting and selling all postal stamps, hand franking (在邮件上盖戳) all mail processed through the Post Office and coordinating (协调) transport of mail.(经营邮局。这包括管理所有邮政库存、推广和销售所有邮政邮票、手工盖印所有通过邮局处理的邮件以及协调邮件运输)”可知，经营邮局，包括管理所有邮政库存、推广和销售所有邮政邮票、手工盖印所有通过邮局处理的邮件以及协调邮件运输，不包括C项“运输邮件”，故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据Requirements:部分“*Fluent in written and spoken English*Fluency in a second language (French, German, Spanish, Chinese languages preferred)*Ability to analyze data and produce reports*Excellent customer service skills*Excellent IT skills: Office applications, excel databases, basic photo editing*Blogging and creative communications*Practical field skills for operating in remote or challenging environments*Practical maintenance skills (e. g. painting, woodwork, othe)(*流利的英语书面和口语能力*流利的第二语言（法语、德语、西班牙语、中文优先）*分析数据和生成报告的能力*优秀的客户服务技能*优秀的 IT 技能：Office 应用程序、Excel 数据库、基本照片编辑*博客和创意沟通*在偏远或具有挑战性的环境中操作的实用现场技能*实用维护技能（例如绘画、木工等）)”可知，这项工作要求具备多种能力，由此可推知，这项工作要求很高，故选A。
4．D 5．D 6．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了97岁的德国现役竞技体操运动员Johanna Quaas在网上分享自己的日常活动视频，她不仅有能力倒立而且还做伸展运动和踢足球，她在网上很受人们欢迎，并激励了很多人。
4．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Over the years, Quaas has made waves online after videos of her routines are posted from time to time.(多年来，夸斯的日常活动视频时不时地被发布，在网上引起了轰动。)”和第三段中“Although the video shared by Davis has earned ove