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

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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
安徽省马鞍山市2023-2024学年高二上学期2月期末英语试题
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
This year’s best books for children address sadness and fear while celebrating love, strength, hope and joy.
The Big Dreaming
Michael Rosen and Daniel Egneus
Two bears are preparing for the Big Sleep, but Little Bear worries they won’t have enough dreams to last the winter. He sets out on a dangerous journey, from which he returns with stored visions of happiness, homecoming and hope.
A Way to the Stars
David Almond and Gill Smith
This is a story of the love between parent and child. When Joe is eager to reach the stars, his dad is fully on board. Together they build a tower, even a rocket(火箭), without success. But every time they laugh and try again, until Joe finally achieves his dream.
A Really Short Journey Through the Body
Bill Bryson
For children over 8 who love science, it is adapted for children by science journalist Emma Young. It is a sure-fire winner, especially among those who enjoy humorous writings.
Oscar’s Lion
Adam Baron
In this story illustrated(插图) by Benji Davies, Oscar is alarmed to discover that his parents have disappeared and that a large lion appears. But has he really eaten Oscar’s parents This unusual story of love, sadness and family ties will particularly attract children who are coming to terns with loss.
1. What does Joe want to do
A. Build a small tower. B. Set foot on stars.
C. Have a sound sleep. D. Take part in winter games.
2. Who provides Oscars Lion with pictures
A. Bill Bryson. B. Emma Young.
C. Adam Baron. D. Benji Davies.
3. What do the four books have in common
A. They deal with sadness. B. They are about a journey.
C. They are for children. D. They are from one writer.
B
Two years ago, from February 2016 to January 2017, I went on a student exchange program to Auckland in New Zealand. I chose to go to New Zealand because firstly, it is a safe country and secondly, I wanted to go to a country that is culturally different from my own.
I started considering going on a student exchange program after making a backpack trip around the world when I was a freshman (大一新生) at Waseda University. I met so many people of different backgrounds during my trip. When I was travelling, I realized the importance of speaking English. I felt that if I knew English, I could communicate and make friends with a lot of people around the world. Then, I made up my mind to work hard after coming back from the trip.
When I was at Auckland University of Technology, I mainly took classes related to language pedagogy (教学法). Unlike at Waseda University, many of the classes at Auckland University of Technology were held in small class size, usually a class size of 15 students to a teacher. In addition, rather than one-way passive learning, students were required to actively raise their opinions and take part in group discussions in class. The classes were also practical in nature and required a lot of preparation.
Spending a year studying abroad has made me feel more confident in communicating in English. I was also able to meet people of different backgrounds thanks to the exchange paring to the past, I am now a better listener and also better at voicing my opinions. Studying abroad does not only improve my language skills, but also makes me grow as a person.
4. Why did the author choose to go to New Zealand
A. To do his research program.
B. To experience its culture.
C. To volunteer in a safe country.
D. To start his trips around the world.
5. What did the author decide to do after traveling abroad
A. Avoid people from different backgrounds.
B. Further his study during his trip.
C. Make more friends in his new university.
D. Make efforts to learn English well.
6. How do the classes at Auckland differ from those at Waseda
A. They are smaller.
B. They have fewer discussions.
C. They are quieter.
D. They call for fewer efforts.
7. What can we say about the author from the last paragraph
AHe wants to teach language skills.
B. He decides to study abroad again.
C. He feels thankful for the program.
D. He listens more than he speaks.
C
When Joseph Novetske finished raking (清理) leaves in his backyard a few weeks ago, he suddenly stopped. “I happened to look at my hand. No ring,” said Novetske, 80, who lives in Charlotte, Michigan, with his wife, Mary Ann. His handmade gold wedding ring, which he wore for 42 years, had gone missing. Worried, he began to look for it.
The couple searched the yard with no luck and it was getting dark. “I was feeling a little hopeless,” said Mary Ann Novetske, 71.
The following morning on Nov. 5, she posted in a private Facebook group called “What’s happening in Charlotte, Michigan now.” “Does anyone have a metal detector (探测器) ” she wrote in a post, explaining what had happened.
Shortly after sharing the post, Mary Ann Novetske had dozens of responses on her post. That afternoon, eight people showed up at their home, five of whom were strangers, and the other three were neighbors, to look for the ring. A few of them had brought metal detectors.
They searched the large backyard. It was filled with several tall piles (堆) of leaves Joseph Novetske had raked the day before. “They didn’t know us, but here they were,” said Mary Ann Novetske. “It was exciting to see so many people care about this.” Her husband was also touched. “We love community,” he said.
When the search had hit hour three, the group collectively began working on a pile of leaves at the back of the yard. Then Joseph Novetske saw something shiny. “I saw the ring shining because it was a beautiful sunny day,” he said. “There it was!” The searchers were overjoyed. While losing the ring was stressful, the couple said that finding it filled them with hope.
“It was a community hunt,” said Lisa Delcamp, who lives next door to the Novetskes. “We should lend a hand and be willing to step in when our neighbors are in need.”
8. What happened to Joseph a few weeks ago
A. He lost his gold ring. B. He fell in his backyard.
C. He couldn’t find his home. D. He couldn’t contact his wife.
9. Why did Mary Ann write a post on Facebook
A. To start a group discussion. B. To show her experiences.
C. To ask for a special tool. D. To share happy moments.
10. What can we learn about the couple after they saw the eight people show up
A. They invited neighbors over. B. They cleaned the leaves.
C. They were stressful. D. They were moved.
11. What do the words “step in” in the last paragraph mean
A. Attend. B. Help C. Change D. Challenge
D
Scientists have developed a flying dragon, called the Dragon Firefighter that will be able to fight fire - by shooting water out of its mouth.
The Dragon, invented by Japanese researchers, is expected to join firefighter teams to put out fires that are too large and dangerous for humans to fight. “We here present a prototype (原型) of a four-meter-long, remotely controllable flying firehose (消防水带) robot, designed to safely and quickly put out fires in buildings by directly getting close to the fire sources,” said Dr Yuichi Ambe, from Osaka University. Researchers also worked closely with Japanese firefighters to understand the type of help they may need when fighting bigger fires.
This is not the first time the robot has shown its potential to the world, however. The Dragon Firefighter was introduced at the World Robot Summit in 2021, where it managed to put out a fire around 4 meters away. “Since the show at the World Robot Summit, we have continued to work on improving our Dragon and have learned many new things,” said Dr Yu Yamauchi, from Akia Prefectural University.
“For example, we found that the original passive dampening mechanism (洒水机制) had its problem: it took too long to prepare for flight. We also found that heat from fires can greatly influence the outdoor applications of the corrugated tube (波纹管) that holds the water hose and electric cables (电缆).”
Since its first show, improvements have been made to improve the mouth it uses to shoot out water. Despite this, it could be a long time before you see the Dragon Firefighter out in the real world. “We believe that it will take about 10 more years to offer our robot in real-world firefighting situations,” said Ambe. “The primary challenge will be to increase its reach to beyond 10 meters. Developing useful firefighting methods for this robot’s unique potential will be a key part of further development.”
12. Why is the Dragon Firefighter designed
A. To help firefighters put out big fires.
B. To find out the causes of fire.
C. To direct firefighters in the future.
D. To check the progress of fire.
13. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning the World Robot Summit in 2021
A. To stress the wide interest in the Dragon.
B. To introduce the Dragon’s second show.
C. To prove the Dragon’s potential.
D. To show the Dragon’s improvement.
14. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the Dragon Firefighter
A. Its wide applications. B. Its original problems.
C. Its working conditions. D. Its recent developments.
15. What does Ambe think of the Dragon Firefighter
A. It is far from useful in the real world.
B. It should be tested in the show.
C. It has solved the primary challenge.
D. It needs time before application.
安徽省黄山市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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Four Best Natural Parks in America
Everglades National Park, Florida
Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical (亚热带) wilderness reserve in America. This amazing destination is a 1.5-million-acre ocean of grass which flows gradually from central Florida all the way south to the sea. This makes it -an important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like manatee, American crocodile, and Florida jaguar.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park is home to one of the largest canyons in the world. If you visit between mid-May and mid-October, you can see the Canyon from the North Rim. About 90% of all visitors see it from the “South Rim”, because it is open all year and has easy-to-get-to overlooks.
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
The caves house 200 animals, most of them being invertebrate (无脊椎) species. 42 of these species live in total darkness. These caves are incredible enough to be featured in Planet Earth——a must-see BBC documentary series.
Olympic National Park, Washington
Olympic National Park has a little bit of everything rugged Pacific coastline, high mountain peaks, broad sandy beaches, clear lakes, rain forests. With such a wide variety of ecosystems, Olympic is one of the most diverse wilderness areas in the United States. The park is an important habitat for species like wild salmon (鲑鱼), northern spotted owls.
Olympic National Park is very large and there are no roads that cross the park. If you visit in April or May, you may see gray whales pass by on their way to Alaska.
1．What animals live in the Everglades National Park
A．Northern spotted owls. B．Invertebrate animals.
C．Gray whales. D．American crocodiles.
2．Which of the following is featured in Planet Earth
A．Grand Canyon National Park. B．Mammoth Cave National Park.
C．Everglades National Park. D．Olympic National Park.
3．What can we know about Olympic National Park
A．It is open all year.
B．It has a rich biodiversity.
C．It is located in the state of Kentucky.
D．It has easy roads for visitors to drive across the park.
B
As I look up at the hundreds of fireworks in the sky, I hear the bells ringing in a small temple welcoming the coming of the Chinese New Year. Though I may not believe in or understand many of the New Year traditions here, the similarities between the coming of this New Year and the beginning of my new life in China are not lost on a big boy like me.
My first few days in China were a cultural shock to say the least. Having arrived late in the semester, I immediately had to begin my beginners’ Chinese classes, along with the newest class of overseas students. Being surrounded by a language that isn’t your own is unbelievably annoying. Due to the picture-based fashion of Chinese writing, it’s not like you can have a guess, or work it out through whatever knowledge you have from other Latin-originated languages. If you don’t know what it says, then that’s it. However, with time passing, I have found myself progressing, though painfully slowly. The first time I called a taxi by myself, the driver actually understood where I wanted to go, which is hugely rewarding. Still it is never long before my lack of language skill is exposed (暴露的) and I come crashing back to earth, usually immediately upon leaving the taxi.
Gaining a language is a huge valuable skill. However, it is not the only thing I will gain in China. After this year of learning Chinese, I aim to gain my master’s degree here at University of Jinan. Opportunities do come around rather often: from being offered jobs teaching English, to being asked to appear on game-shows for Shandong TV. So, for now, I am just looking forward to expanding my cultural horizons (眼界) and enjoying my time here. I take some time to get used to everything, but that’s part of the adventure and, most of all, employment. So, much like the Chinese New Year that I am lucky enough to be part of, I am just looking forward to a fresh start and a new journey in China.
4．What can we know about the author from the first two paragraphs
A．He has no interest in Chinese traditions.
B．He knows nothing about the Latin language.
C．His late arrival made him miss beginners’ Chinese classes.
D．The unique way of Chinese writing made him hard to understand Chinese.
5．What does the author want to show through his taxi experience
A．He is poor at using public transport. B．He finds it easy to call a taxi in China.
C．He feels pleased to have made progress in Chinese. D．He is good at chatting with the taxi driver.
6．What is the author’s present expectation
A．To settle down in China. B．To become a famous host on TV.
C．To broaden his cultural horizons. D．To be an excellent teaching assistant.
7．Which can be the best title for the text
A．Exploring Chinese: valuable skills mastered B．Learning Chinese; adventurous but enjoyable
C．Coming to China: more opportunities promised D．Studying in China: challenging but rewarding
C
According to a recent study, consuming three largely comparable meals each day to meet our energy demands may be the most effective method to prevent cognitive (认知的) deterioration. The study finds a link between skipping breakfast and a gradual failure in cognitive health. The study also reveals that eating more calories at one meal than another is not linked to a quick failure in cognitive function, but it does not improve cognition as much as eating balanced three meals daily.
With previous study focusing on how the quality of the food we consume can affect our health, there hasn’t been much research on how our daily energy intake is distributed and how it can affect our cognitive health over the long term, as well as if it might affect our risk of dementia (痴呆).
A recent study, in which the data from the 1997 — 2006 China Health and Nutrition Survey were analyzed, examines the possible impact of various meal schedules on cognitive decline in order to better understand this.
The poll (民意调查) collected submissions from 3,342 persons in China during a ten-year period, and their responses were included in the statistics. The average age was 62. 2, and people were at least 55 years old. The study did not include those who had severe cognitive deterioration.
Each participant underwent a dietary evaluation as well as a phone-based cognitive exam at the beginning of the study period. This test evaluated each person’s ability to recall words quickly and slowly, count backward, and subtract (减) quickly from given numbers.
The findings demonstrate that, in comparison to either less balanced ways of absorbing one’s total caloric intake or less equally distributed ways of ingesting one’s total energy intake, eating three balanced meals each day is related with superior cognitive function.
8．What does the underlined word “deterioration” mean in paragraph 1
A．Increase.
B．Decline.
C．Exchange.
D．Spread.
9．What is the main difference between the recent study and the previous one
A．The contents.
B．The method.
C．The participants.
D．The process.
10．How did the researchers do the recent study
A．By doing experiments.
B．By analyzing previous data.
C．By interviewing senior people.
D．By examining people with cognitive disease.
11．Which of the following may contribute to best cognition
A．Skipping breakfast every day.
B．Three balanced meals per day.
C．Hunger-determined food time and amount.
D．A big lunch with a small breakfast and dinner.
D
In a lab in London, newborn chicks took the first steps of their life and might become part of solving one of the brain’s big puzzles. Elisabetta Versace, the lead author of the new study and head of the Prepared Minds Lab at Queen Mary, and her co-workers published their findings on Tuesday in Biology Letters.
In a simple test, researchers placed the downy animals, hatched after less than a day in complete darkness, one at a time into a special box. Two screens on the opposite sides of the box played videos of moving orange balls, one moving upward and the other downward. Over the course of 20 minutes, most of the chicks hesitantly walked over to the end of the box with the upward-moving ball.
Biologists call the mechanisms (生物机制) that assist animals in their earliest moments “evolutionary predispositions (进化倾向)” or “priors”. “Studying how predisposition s work in humans is difficult,” says Elisa Raffalla Ferre, co-author of the new study, as babies take time to develop complex skills. By the time human babies can easily move, they have already spent significant time learning. Chicks, however, can perform relatively complex actions very soon after hatching, which makes them ideal candidates for exploring how predispositions function.
Why this preference for objects that move against gravity exists at all remains unclear. “Going against gravity in a consistent way is associated with animate objects in the ecological world,” Versace says, “because usually you see that water flows down or a rock falls down.” Lifeless objects, on the other hand, are unlikely to move consistently against gravity.
The newly released article is consistent with previous research, according to Orsola Rosa Salva, a comparative psychologist at the University of Trento. What Salva wants to see next in this field are experiments that begin to identify what areas of the brain are active when predispositions are launched, so scientists can better understand how the mechanisms work. Versace hopes that future research can offer insights into the way the brain is organized to make sense of the world.
12．What did the test find out about newborn chicks
A．They liked bright colors. B．They had a poor sense of direction.
C．They preferred rising objects. D．They picked up first steps with difficulty.
13．Why are newborn chicks better subjects for the test than human babies
A．Their mechanisms are more complex.
B．They were already studied more in the past.
C．Their evolutionary predispositions work more effectively.
D．They can exhibit complex behaviors soon after birth.
14．What does Versace say about going against gravity
A．It is common among species in nature. B．It is a natural behavior of living animals.
C．It contributes to the survival of animals. D．It helps newborn animals to learn quickly.
15．What does Salva expect of future experiments
A．They’ll be carried out in the wild. B．They’ll offer detailed workings of the brain.
C．They’ll compare the brains of different species. D．They’ll apply to scientific research in related fields.
安徽省芜湖市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末教学质量监控英语试题
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
Four Library Events
East Side Dreams: The Untold Story of East San José
11: 00AM-6: 00PM; From January 1 to May 24, 2023.
Willow Glen Branch Library
Description: Willow Glen Branch Library proudly presents the exhibit East Side Dreams: The Un-told Story of East San José, which will include stories both remembered and forgotten. Experience the East Side’s development from fields of fruit and flowers to a diverse city. Learn about the social forces, organizations and individuals that shaped the East Side into the place we know today.
Exhibit Hours; Monday & Saturday: 1: 00PM-6: 00PM; Tuesday-Friday: 11: 00AM-6: 00PM; Sunday: Closed
Hour of Code（编码）: Intro to Block Coding
4: 00PM- 5: 00PM; February 27,2023
Edenvale Branch Library
Description: Hour of Code workshop will allow teenagers to build basic coding skills with the introduction of block coding to complete tasks. Participants will conduct multiple exercises with block coding before completing an exercise with basic JavaScript commands. Top universities like Berkeley and Harvard teach block-based coding to remove the complexity of typing out all the code and under-stand programming mechanics.
Seven Trees Teens Reach Meeting: Moon Festival Craft
5: 00PM-6: 00PM; March 27, 2023
Seven Trees Branch Library
Description: What is Teens Reach Be part of a fun volunteering opportunity for teens between the ages of 13-18. Earn community service credit s while supporting the library by assisting with library programs, promotion, and representing the library ‘s teen point-of-view.
INSIDERS Programs
4: 30PM-5: 30PM; April 25, 2023
Calabazas Branch Library
Description: Join us for socializing, finding new friends, networking, making jokes, crafting, having fun with art and much more. INSIDERS Programs are designed for teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
21. What do we know about the exhibit in Willow Glen Branch Library
A. It lasts for about two months.
B. It is not available on weekends.
C. It features the locals’ dreams.
D. It presents the development of the East Side.
22. Which place holds event for people with intellectual problems
A. Willow Glen Branch Library. B. Edenvale Branch Library.
C. Seven Trees Branch Library. D. Calabazas Branch Library.
23. What do Intro to Black Coding and Moon Festival Craft have in common
A. They are intended for teenagers.
B. They are held all day long.
C. They provide community service credits.
D. They allow participants to complete exercise.
B
Larry and I have always had our basic values in common, but our interests are as far apart as op-era and basketball. I love art, and he is a huge sports fan. His big passion is seeing basketball games. He has been sharing season tickets with his friends for years. I must admit I’ve been always invited to see the games together.
This morning, I called my brother, Larry, and said, “I have a piece of good news and a piece of bad news. Which do you want to hear first ” “Good news first,” Larry answered. “You can go to sleep early tonight,” I said. “Okay. What’s the bad one ” he asked. “We’re going to the opera!” I answered, laughing loudly.
There was a reason for the joke. Last time I invited him to go to the opera, he fell asleep in the theater. I had to admit it was always boring for him, but when I gave him a ticket for my favorite opera, I really thought he might enjoy it. I woke him up, but soon he fell asleep again. When Larry found I was -joking, he breathed a sigh of relief on the other end. He said, “But I want you to go to see the last basketball game this autumn with me.” I promised and complained, “Not again!” Actually, most of the time, when the game was on, I’d be texting or daydreaming. Sometimes, my telephone messages would be interrupted when the home team scored. I knew they scored because everyone jumped up and exchanged high-fives and fist bumps.
However, today, as I looked around at thousands of people cheering and getting increasingly excited, I decided to at least give it a try—for my brother’s sake, if not for my own. The game was in-tense, and I was hooked soon. When the other team scored, I eventually felt a bit disappointed with the rest of my crowd. My brother was surprised to see me getting involved. I was astonished myself! I didn’t keep glancing at the clock, counting the minutes until we got out. Time flew. The game was over before I knew it.
24. In paragraph 2, the author quotes his conversation with Larry to show ________.
A. Their common basic values. B. Their strong sense of humour.
C. The high trust between them. D. The difference in their interests.
25. What does the underlined word “hooked” in the last paragraph mean
A. Absorbed. B. Satisfied. C. Disturbed. D. Astonished.
26. What can be learned about Larry from the passage
A. He likes playing jokes on the author. B. He often texts while watching the opera.
C. He seldom enjoyed the opera last time. D. He scored in the last basketball game.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Art and Sport B. From Opera to Basketball
C. Falling asleep in the theater D. Developing a Passion for Basketball
C
What are two things that make humans different from animals One is language and the other is music. It’s true that some animals can sing. However, the songs of animals like birds are very limited. It’s also true that humans, not animals, have developed musical instruments.
Music is a strange thing. It’s clearly different from language. However, people can use music to communicate things---especially their emotions. When music is used with speech in a song, it’s a very powerful form of communication.
If music is truly different from speech, then we should process music and language in different parts of the brain. The scientific study suggests this is true. For example, Vissarion Shebalin, a Russian composer, had a stroke（中风）in 1953. It injured the left side of his brain. He could no longer speak or understand speech. He could, however, still compose music until his death ten years later. On the other hand, sometimes strokes cause people to lose their musical ability, but they can still speak and understand speech.
Why does music have such a strong effect on us physically and emotionally That’s a harder question to answer. Geoffrey Miller, a researcher at University College, London, thinks that music and love have a strong connection. Music requires special talent, practice and physical ability. That’s some-one’s mate. For example, playing a musical instrument requires fine muscular control. You also need a good memory to remember the notes. And playing those notes correctly suggests that your hearing is in excellent condition. Finally, when a man sings to the woman he loves, it may be a way of showing off.
However, Miller’s theory still doesn’t explain why certain combinations of sounds influence our emotions so deeply. For scientists, this is clearly an area that needs further research.
28. Music is considered powerful when it ________.
A. is translated into a language. B. is combined with language in a song.
C. is sung by some famous musicians. D. is mixed with the cry of an animal.
29. What can be inferred from the example of the Russian composer
A. The left brain is responsible for musical ability.
B. Injury to brain has no influence on speaking.
C. Music and language involve different parts of the brain.
D. Suffering from stroke results in the loss of musical ability.
30. Which of the following might be a reason why music affects us greatly
A. Music is closely linked with friendship.
B. Learning music requires an excellent sight.
C. Various abilities are trained in music learning.
D. Playing a musical instrument helps emotion control.
31. In which section of a magazine may you find the passage
A. Culture. B. Health. C. Education. D. History.
D
Math and literature are probably two of the subjects that bring students headaches. However, mathematicians choose to join the two together-they wonder whether the beauty of math can be found in literary works.
Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections between Mathematics and Literature, a book published recently by UK mathematician Sarah Hart, presents some interesting thoughts about “three”. She argues that the number has a special hold on Western literature and languages in general.
Many common phrases are in three words, such as “ready, set, go”. Being the first things kids may learn, some nursery rhymes have a word repeated three times, such as “row, row, row your boat”. In stories, there are usually three main characters, such as Harry, Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series. For a series of novels, there are usually three books rather than four, according to Hart.
Three is the minimum number of points that can define a two-dimensional shape. Three sticks can create a triangle, a stable structure. These characteristics behind the number three give it “a sense of strength and completeness” which balances a story, according to the book.
Similarly, another study connected math and storytelling by mapping out readers’ “emotional experiences”. Researchers at the University of Vermont, US, analyzed more than 1,300 fiction works. As each book was divided into many 10,000-word parts, they rated how “happy” each part made readers feel. The ratings were then grouped into arcs（弧线）, which showed how the readers’ emotions changed while reading.
The researchers summarized the arcs in six shapes, which covered almost all novels. The simplest patterns were “rise” and “fall”, showing that the plot was straightforward. Two of the most popular story shapes among readers were “rise-fall” and “fall-rise-fall”. It showed that more twists and turns in the stories are preferred by readers.
So why do researchers analyze the mathematics of literature As the study’s lead author Andrew Reagan told Scientific American, turning words into data “can teach us more about stories”.
32. What aspect of the number “three” is mainly talked about in paragragh 3
A. Its occurrence in literature. B. Its importance in education.
C. Its application in novels. D. Its interpretation in language.
33. Why is the number “three” important in literature
A. Because it creates a strong emotional impact.
B. Because it makes literary books readable.
C. Because it presents a feeling of power and unity.
D. Because it shows a more stable structure.
34. How did researchers connect math and storytelling in the study
A. Through comparing different literary types:
B. Through analyzing math knowledge used in different novels.
C. By counting the use of numbers in fiction works.
D. By using shapes to show readers’ reading experiences.
35. According to Andrew Reagan, what’s the significance of analyzing the mathematics of literature
A. It offers conclusive evidence about a story’s quality.
B. It provides insights into understanding literary works.
C. It helps explore the role of literature in teaching math.
D. It offers an outdated approach to learning mathematics.
安徽省蚌埠市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末学业水平监测英语试题
第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four Hotels That Will Make Your Life Easier
Marriott Detroit Airport
It’s such an ideal option for business travelers in a hurry. Here is the basic idea: You download the iPhone or Android app. The night before, you can “check-in” virtually. When you arrive you get a message that the room is ready and your key, which is already tied to your reservation, is waiting for you at the desk.
Yotel New York
The self-service kiosks (一体机) at this high-tech New York hotel are open 24×7 and work just like the ones you’d see at an airport. There are just five-steps to register and obtain your room card. There’s even a luggage robot. You tap in the number of bags you’re carrying, then wait for a robot arm to swing down and store your luggage in a locker.
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Business travelers like the fast kiosk check-in works. Like the Yotel, the kiosk asks you to put in your credit card. The whole process takes about three minutes. When travelers leave, they can be equally impressed with the fast check-out. You never have to wait in line.
Radisson LaCrosse
The Radisson is trying to make the kiosk process even faster, you use a mobile app to register and then receive a password by email or text. When you get to the kiosk, you can scan the password to get your key without any other steps required. It’s incredibly fast.
21. Which hotel has the self-service luggage locker
A. Marriott Detroit Airport. B. Yotel New York.
C. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. D. Radisson LaCrosse.
22. What do Marriott Detroit Airport and Radisson LaCrosse have in common
A. They provide key-free service.
B. They both have the fastest check-in process.
C. Travelers need to check in with a credit card.
D. Travelers can check in with their mobile phones.
23. What’s the main purpose of the text
A. To assess the service of the hotels.
B. To criticize the service of the hotels.
C. To recommend hotels with fast service.
D. To help customers check in and check out.
B
My husband Robert and I had volunteered to help build an irrigation (灌溉) system for bananas in Zambia. The Heart of Africa Mission is run by local Zambians, with a focus on community development. We were there to share our agricultural experience and knowledge with the African farmers.
We left snow-covered Alberta, Canada in January. We spent the next four weeks working side by side with the local Zambians in a banana plantation (种植园) . The banana plantation would help make the Heart of Africa Mission self-supporting. It would also teach banana farming to the students there. Students would go on to teach others. It has done that and more. Through the jobs created, several families now have food, education for their children, and enough housing. The plantation is producing well and is a source of great pride for all who work there.
My husband worked hard at building the irrigation system. But the story he tells most often is of the young man who stopped us on one of our walks somewhere. He pointed to his bike, and laughing widely, told Robert, “Look, look, it still works.” Robert had repaired it for him. A bike in Zambia is like a truck in North America-necessary transportation for people and produce. Robert’s small effort made a big difference in this man’s life.
“We sure appreciate your sacrifice (牺牲),” our organizer often says. For us it was never a sacrifice, only an honor to have the chance to work in a place so far from our own, to be able to exchange ideas and thoughts. All this happened while living in a beautiful sunny country in the green of the rainy season, while at home in Alberta, the snow would cover the landscape for months. No, the volunteer work was never a sacrifice. It was only an honor.
24. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph
A. She likes to take adventures.
B. She is probably an expert in agriculture.
C. She started the Heart of Africa Mission.
D. She was in charge of community development.
25. Which of the following best describes the author’s volunteer job
A. Costly. B. Tiring. C. Challenging. D. Fruitful.
26. Why did the young man stop the author and her husband
A. To ask for help. B. To express his thanks.
C. To show his cycling skills. D. To tell them about his work.
27. Why did the author consider the volunteer work an honor
A. It enabled her to work harder.
B. It brought her fame and money.
C. It made her sacrifice a lot.
D. It allowed her to experience different things.
C
Microbiologists have designed a sustainable way to remove polluting microplastics from the environment by using bacteria. Initial design as it is, it paves the way for sustainably lowering plastic pollution levels and stop the “plastification”.
Bacteria naturally tend to group together and stick to surfaces, and this creates a sticky material called “biofilm”. Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) want to use this adhesive bacteria character and capture microplastics in polluted water to form an easily disposable and recyclable blob (团).
Sylvia Lang Liu, microbiology researcher at PolyU and lead researcher on this project, together with his team, has engineered a bacterial biofilm, which can fix and absorb microplastics floating around in the water, and make them sink to the bottom of the water. Then the researchers can separate the microplastics from the bacteria traps and get them ready to recycle.
Microplastics are the plastic pieces, usually smaller than 5mm, which are accidentally released into the environment during production and breakdown of grocery bags or water bottles, or during everyday activities such as washing synthetic (合成的) clothes or using personal care products with scrubbing microbeads in them. Microplastics are visually tiny, making it challenging to develop effective solutions to trap, collect, and recycle them.
Microplastics are not easily biodegradable (生物降解的), so they stick around for long and absorb and accumulate poisonous chemicals. They spread into wastewater and into the oceans, endangering ocean animals and eventually threatening human health. Microplastics had been found in more than 114 species living in the water and also salt, lettuce, apples, and more in 2018 according to the International Maritime Organization.
“This is an innovative application of biofilm engineering to address the plastic pollution crisis,” said Dr Joanna Sadler, researcher at University of Edinburgh, who was not involved in this study. “One of the biggest challenges in dealing with microplastics is capturing such small particles (颗粒). Liu and co-workers have demonstrated an elegant solution to this problem, which holds great potential to be further developed into a real-world wastewater treatment technology.”
28. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “adhesive” in Paragraph 2
A. Floating. B. Sticky. C. Diverse. D. Visual.
29. Why are microplastics hard to capture
A. They are visually too small. B. They are hard to biodegrade.
C. They continue to exist for long. D. They are poisonous chemicals.
30. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Small particles are essential to address water pollution.
B. Biofilm bas been widely used to settle plastic pollution.
C. Sadler thinks little of the biofilm engineering application.
D. Biofilm application is promising for wastewater treatment.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. Microplastic removal. B. Uses of bacteria.
C. Wastewater treatment. D. Plastic pollution.
安徽省五市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题
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
4 Modern Robots That Will Shape Our Future
There was once a time when robots were limited to science-fiction movies and novels. Now we have a wide variety of robots, available for or service. Here are 4 examples.
Valkyrie
NASA’s “superhero” robot is 6 feet 2 inches in height and was originally designed for use on the International Space Station. Valkyrie is able to walk by itself, pick up objects and use tools. NASA hopes that one day, it can help humans in danger zones and disaster-stricken areas. The robot is basically a she-bot since it was built with female characteristics.
Schaft
This robot, made by a Japanese company (which was later bought by Google), won the recent DARPA robotics competition. The 4 feet 11 inches in height robot can power itself instead of a battery. This gives it greater movement since batteries limit how fast the robot can actually perform tasks. Schaft blew the competition away.
Ian the Invincible
Ian, based on the Atlas robot, is created by Google-owned, Boston Dynamics. The 6 feet 2 inches in height robot has 28 hydraulically actuated joints and stereo vision. What makes Ian unique is the software which allows him to drive a car. Ian came second at the Robo-Olympics, but the 330pound giant still has quite a way to go.
Telebot
Still under development at Florida International University, Telebot will give injured and disabled police officers an opportunity to go back to work. The robot is 180 cm in height, travels on wheels and is remote controlled. Three HD cameras give Telebot a 360 degree view and with multiple sensors, it helps cops to monitor any dangerous situation from a safe distance.
21．What does Valkyrie feature
A．Built-in cameras. B．The capacity to use tools.
C．Its unique gender design. D．The ability to pick up objects.
22．What do Schaft and Ian the Invincible have in common
A．They have the same height. B．They offer similar applications.
C．They both won in the Robo-Olympics. D．They now belong to the same firm.
23．Who is Telebot intended for
A．The disabled. B．The police. C．The elderly. D．The astronauts.
B
Marei S.B.,25,got her first taste of her dream career this past summer in Colorado, where she interned（实习）at Woodward,Inc.,an American designer, manufacturer,and service provider of control system components for aircraft engines for some of the world’s largest aircraft companies. Marei was part of the platform development engineering team at Woodward, helping train the operations and engineering teams on crucial aircraft components.
“This was my very first internship, and I was amazed by the aerospace industry,” she said. “We were always crunched under deadlines, and customers, understandably, requested large work orders. There was always a pressure to perform your best and provide them with the best possible units made at our plant. This taught me a lot about how demanding and fast-paced the industry is, but it also confirmed and reassured me that I really want to work in the aerospace industry.”
The internship required Marei to use both her technical engineering and interpersonal skills. She worked with both the engineering and operations teams at Woodward. “The operations team didn’t necessarily have engineering degrees, so I had to break down technical terms into everyday words that we use,” she said. “It taught me to be specific and precise. Even if I have to repeat things three or four times, that’s totally fine. I’d rather be more repetitive and ensure each step is correct than have to rework the entire process.”
Marei also helped train the teams through product displays and visual work instructions on how to manufacture specific products. That brought its own unique thrill, as the instructions she created could be used long after her internship ended.
Marei is planning to return to Woodward this winter. She’ll have another semester’s worth of engineering knowledge, which will further her into the career she’s always wanted. “I got to apply many of the things I learned at Harvard,” she said. “The internship taught me the technical knowledge I’d need to learn from my courses that could be applied here.”
24．Who is Marei
A．An American manufacturer. B．A graduate from Woodward.
C．A long-time worker of Woodward, Inc.. D．An advanced student gaining practical experience.
25．What does the underlined word “crunched” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Extremely busy. B．Desperately frustrated.
C．Really satisfied. D．Especially random.
26．Which words can best describe Marei’s work in Woodward, Inc.
A．Boring but rewarding. B．Motivating and smooth.
C．Demanding but beneficial. D．Challenging and comfortable.
27．Why will Marei return to Woodward
A．To hunt for further study in high college. B．To realize the potential in teaching.
C．To better put the knowledge into practice. D．To fulfill the initial dream at the young age.
C
“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express,” said American journalist Brenda Ueland. However, sometimes strict teachers or art world could kill creative spark in those who might not meet academic or art world expectations.
From a young age, Emily’s parents introduced her to art. Her father took her to world-renowned galleries in Germany, Italy, or France. Although her father loved and focused on Medieval and religious art, nine-year-old Emily was taken aback by the Modern Art. “I would go to the Modern Art section on my own. The paintings were fantastic, and my heart flew looking at them,” said Emily.
Although she loved arts and took creative subjects at school, she never had enough time to dedicate to painting. Only after she completed her Ph.D. in systematic theology（神学）at The University of St.Michael’s College in Canada, she found time to paint in 1996. “I was already teaching theology,and I enrolled（报名）in a watercolour class. Once I started,I could not stop,” she said.
Emily works as an independent fundraiser consultant for non-profit organizations, in addition to her responsibilities as a Fund Developer at Cardinal Felix Foundation. She regularly takes art classes or paints at home, but she packs her colours on every trip. “Painting helps me to get in touch with my true self. It has made my life richer,” she said.
In her painting, she likes to focus on a single object and draw attention to its details. “I like to see what is unique about an object and how it complements its surrounding,” she said. Emily enjoys creating colourful and novel scenes. She ignores remarks of those who follow strict art concepts and who is considered a genuine artist. Emily views art and creativity as a unique language that introduces her to different aspects of life and people. “Art is also my best friend. It is always here for me,” she said.
28．Why does the author mention Brenda Ueland
A．To share a depressing story. B．To clarify insights on art creation.
C．To assume the prospect of talents. D．To demonstrate the creativity of artists.
29．What do we know about Emily’s father
A．He led Emily to the door of art.
B．He accompanied Emily to paint all the way.
C．He was against the choice of systematic theology.
D．He had the same tastes in art and similar hobbies.
30．When did Emily actually begin to draw pictures
A．At a young age. B．During the trip to France.
C．In the University of St．Michael’s College. D．After obtaining her Ph. D. in Canada.
31．How did Emily react to the strict art critics
A．Turn a deaf ear and be true to herself.
B．Follow their professional and far-reaching advice.
C．Learn from their educational and creative remarks.
D．Adopt critical thinking to handle the criticism.
D
A species of spider lives its entire life underwater, despite having lungs that can only breathe atmospheric oxygen. How does it do it This spider, known as the Argyroneta aquatica,has millions of rough,water-repellent（防水）hairs that trap air around its body， creating an oxygen can and acting as a barrier between the spider’s lungs and the water.
Now,a team of researchers led by the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences （SEAS）,has developed a superhydrophobic（超疏水）surface with a stable plastron（胸甲）that can last for months under water, following the suit of the spider.
“Research in these materials is an extremely exciting area that continues to bring into the region of man-made materials elegant solutions evolved in nature, which allow us to introduce new materials with properties never seen before,” said Joanna Aizenberg. “This research exemplifies how uncovering these principles can lead to developing surfaces that maintain superhydrophobicity underwater.”
Researchers have known for 20 years that a stable underwater plastron was theoretically possible but, until now, haven’t been able to show it experimentally. One of the biggest issues with plastrons is that they need rough surfaces to form, like the hair of Argyroneta aquatica. But this roughness makes the surface mechanically unstable and subtle to any small change in temperature, pressure, or tiny defect.
But with a new method and a simple manufacturing technique, the team designed a surface from a commonly used and inexpensive material with a long-lasting plastron that kept the surface dry thousands of hours longer than previous experiments and even longer than the plastrons of living species. To prove the stability of the plastron, the researchers put the surface through the test-bending it, twisting it, hitting it with hot and cold water, and rubbing it with sand and steel.
32．What does the first paragraph mainly talk about
A．The characteristics of the Argyroneta aquatica.
B．The potential threat to the existence of the Argyroneta aquatica.
C．The effect of the Argyroneta aquatica in the water world.
D．The dilemma of the Argyroneta aquatica facing to survive underwater.
33．What may Joanna Aizenberg approve of
A．The prospect of man-made materials taking place of natural ones.
B．The necessity of measuring the advantages of developing creative surfaces.
C．The significance of detecting the principles in animals to discover rare species.
D．The benefit of observing nature and making full use of it to create new materials.
34．Why was it hard to produce a stable underwater plastron previously
A．Because of lack of raw materials.
B．Since there was no example to follow.
C．Due to the shortage of experimental experiences.
D．Because the special surface makes it difficult to be stable.
35．What can be the best title for the text
A．A Breath-catching Spider B．Staying-dry Plastron Underwater
C．Innovations in Wildlife Protection D．Recognition of Copying Spider’s Role
答案：
安徽省马鞍山市2023-2024学年高二上学期2月期末英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本今年最好的儿童读物。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据A Way to the Stars中“When Joe is eager to reach the stars, his dad is fully on board. (当Joe渴望到达星星时，他的父亲也会全力以赴。)”可知，Joe想登上星星。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Oscar’s Lion中“In this story illustrated(插图) by Benji Davies, Oscar is alarmed to discover that his parents have disappeared and that a large lion appears. (在Benji Davies的插图中，Oscar惊恐地发现他的父母失踪了，一只大狮子出现了。)”可知，Benji Davies为Oscars Lion提供插图。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。通读全文，根据第一段“This year’s best books for children address sadness and fear while celebrating love, strength, hope and joy. (今年最好的儿童读物在歌颂爱、力量、希望和喜悦的同时，表达了悲伤和恐惧。)”可知，这四本书都是写给孩子的。故选C项。
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，记叙了作者出国留学的经历。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“I chose to go to New Zealand because firstly, it is a safe country and secondly, I wanted to go to a country that is culturally different from my own.(我选择去新西兰是因为首先，它是一个安全国家，其次，我想去一个与我自己的文化不同的国家)”可知，作者选择去新西兰是为了体验它的文化。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“When I was travelling, I realized the importance of speaking English. I felt that if I knew English, I could communicate and make friends with a lot of people around the world. Then, I made up my mind to work hard after coming back from the trip.(当我在旅行时，我意识到说英语的重要性。我觉得如果我懂英语，我就可以和世界各地的很多人交流和交朋友。然后，我决定在旅行回来后努力学习)”可知，作者出国旅行后决定努力学好英语。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“Unlike at Waseda University, many of the classes at Auckland University of Technology were held in small class size, usually a class size of 15 students to a teacher. In addition, rather than one-way passive learning, students were required to actively raise their opinions and take part in group discussions in class. The classes were also practical in nature and required a lot of preparation.(与早稻田大学不同，奥克兰理工大学的许多课程都是小班授课，通常是15名学生对一名教师。此外，在课堂上要求学生主动提出自己的观点，参与小组讨论，而不是单向的被动学习。这些课程也是实践性的，需要大量的准备)”可知，奥克兰大学的班级和早稻田大学相比，规模更小。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Comparing to the past, I am now a better listener and also better at voicing my opinions. Studying abroad does not only improve my language skills, but also makes me grow as a person.(与过去相比，我现在是一个更好的倾听者，也更善于表达自己的意见。出国留学不仅提高了我的语言能力，也使我成长为一个人)”可推知，作者认为出国留学让自己更优秀了，所以他对这个项目心存感激。故选C项。
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了Joseph Novetske在清理庭院的树叶时，丢失了结婚戒指。他的妻子Mary Ann在网上发布了需要探测器的帖子，结果得到了陌生人和邻居的帮忙，最终失而复得的故事。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“His handmade gold wedding ring, which he wore for 42 years, had gone missing.”（他戴了42年的手工金结婚戒指不见了。）可知，Joseph的戒指丢了。故选A项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The following morning on Nov. 5, she posted in a private Facebook group called “What’s happening in Charlotte, Michigan now. ”“Does anyone have a metal detector (探测器) ”she wrote in a post, explaining what had happened.”（第二天早上，11月5日，她在一个名为“密歇根州夏洛特市现在发生了什么”的私人Facebook群中发帖。“有人有金属探测器吗 ”她在一篇帖子中写道，解释了发生的事情。）可知，Mary Ann发帖子的目的是寻找一个特殊的工具。故选C项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段““It was exciting to see so many people care about this. ”Her husband was also touched. “We love community, “he said.”（“看到这么多人关心这个问题，我很兴奋。”她的丈夫也被感动了。“我们喜欢社区，”他说。）可知，在这对夫妇看到八个人出现后，他们都很感动。故选D项。
【11题详解】
词句猜测题。根据最后一段“We should lend a hand”（我们应该伸出援助之手）根据“when our neighbors are in need”（当我们的邻居需要帮助的时候）可知，当我们的邻居需要帮助的时候，我们应该帮助他们。所以“step in”的意思是“帮忙”。故选B项。
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了新型消防机器人“飞龙”的相关信息。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The Dragon, invented by Japanese researchers, is expected to join firefighter teams to put out fires that are too large and dangerous for humans to fight.”（日本研究人员发明的“龙”有望加入消防员队伍，扑灭人类无法扑灭的大而危险的火灾。）可知，日本研究人员发明的Dragon Firefighter旨在扑灭人类无法处理的重大火灾。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“This is not the first time the robot has shown its potential to the world, however. The Dragon Firefighter was introduced at the World Robot Summit in 2021, where it managed to put out a fire around 4 meters away. ”（然而，这并不是机器人第一次向世界展示它的潜力。Dragon Firefighter 在2021年世界机器人峰会上亮相，成功扑灭了4米外的大火）可知，Dragon扑灭了4米外的大火。由此推知，提到2021世界机器人峰会是为了表明Dragon的潜力。故选C。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段““For example, we found that the original passive dampening mechanism bad its problem: it took too long to prepare for flight We also found that heat from fires can greatly influence the outdoor applications of the corrugated tube that holds the water hose and electric cables . ””（“例如，我们发现原来的被动阻尼机制存在问题：准备飞行需要太长时间。我们还发现，火灾产生的热量会极大地影响波纹管的户外应用，波纹管是用来装水管和电缆的。”）可知，该段提到Dragon Firefighter所存在的问题。故选B。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中““We believe that it will take about 10 more years to offer our robot in real-world firefighting situations, ”said Ambe.”（Amber说:“我们相信，还需要大约10年的时间，我们的机器人才能在现实世界的消防环境中发挥作用。”）可知，Amber认为在这个机器人能正式运用在现实世界前还需要一定的时间改进。故选D。
安徽省黄山市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末质量检测英语试题
1．D 2．B 3．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国最好的四个自然公园。
1．细节理解题。根据Everglades National Park, Florida部分中“This makes it -an important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like manatee, American crocodile, and Florida jaguar.(这使它成为许多稀有和濒危物种的重要栖息地，如海牛、美洲鳄鱼和佛罗里达美洲虎。)”可知，在Everglades National Park可以看到美洲鳄鱼。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky部分中“These caves are incredible enough to be featured in Planet Earth——a must-see BBC documentary series.(这些洞穴令人难以置信，足以成为BBC必看纪录片《地球脉动》的特色。)”可知，Mammoth Cave National Park中的洞穴是一个令人难以置信的地方，被BBC的纪录片《地球脉动》所专题报道。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据Olympic National Park, Washington部分中“With such a wide variety of ecosystems, Olympic is one of the most diverse wilderness areas in the United States. (拥有如此多样的生态系统，奥林匹克是美国最多样化的荒野地区之一。)”可知，Olympic National Park拥有多种生态系统，是美国最多样化的荒野地区之一，具有丰富的生物多样性。故选B。
4．D 5．C 6．C 7．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者来到中国后通过自己的努力在中文和其他方面取得的进步。
4．细节理解题。根据第二段“Due to the picture-based fashion of Chinese writing, it’s not like you can have a guess, or work it out through whatever knowledge you have from other Latin-originated languages.(由于中文书写以图像为基础，你无法猜测，或者通过你从其他拉丁语言中获得的知识来解决问题)”可知，中文独特的书写方式使他很难理解中文。故选D。
5．推理判断题。根据第二段的“However, with time passing, I have found myself progressing, though painfully slowly. The first time I called a taxi by myself, the driver actually understood where I wanted to go, which is hugely rewarding.(然而，随着时间的流逝，我发现自己在进步，虽然缓慢得令人痛苦。我第一次自己叫出租车的时候，司机真的明白我要去哪里，这是非常值得的)”可推知，作者通过打出租车的经历表明他很高兴自己的中文取得了进步。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“So, for now, I am just looking forward to expanding my cultural horizons (眼界) and enjoying my time here.(所以，现在，我只是期待着扩大我的文化视野，享受我在这里的时光)”可推知，作者现在的期望是拓宽他的文化视野。故选C。
7．主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，文章主要讲述了作者来到中国后通过自己的努力在中文和其他方面取得的进步，结合文章最后一段的“Gaining a language is a huge valuable skill. However, it is not the only thing I will gain in China. After this year of learning Chinese, I aim to gain my master’s degree here at University of Jinan.(学习一门语言是一项非常有价值的技能。然而，这并不是我在中国能得到的唯一东西。经过这一年的中文学习，我的目标是在济南大学获得硕士学位)”和“I take some time to get used to everything, but that’s part of the adventure and, most of all, employment.(我需要一些时间来适应一切，但这是冒险的一部分，最重要的是就业)”可知，D项“在中国学习：很辛苦，但也很有收获”可以作为文章的最佳标题。故选D。
8．B 9．A 10．B 11．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了一项研究表明优秀的认知功能与三餐均衡饮食有关。
8．词句猜测题。由后句“The study finds a link between skipping breakfast and a gradual failure in cognitive health.”（此研究发现了不吃早餐与认知健康问题之间存在关联）可知，该词与failure“失灵、失败”意义相似，decline“减少、衰退”符合语义。故选B项。
9．细节理解题。由文第二段“With previous study focusing on how the quality of the food we consume can affect our health, there hasn’t been much research on how our daily energy intake is distributed and how it can affect our cognitive health over the long term, as well as if it might affect our risk of dementia (痴呆). ”（以前的研究专注于我们所摄入的食物的品质是如何影响我们的健康的，对于我们日常摄入的能量的分配、长期来说对于认知健康以及是否会影响患痴呆的风险的研究不多）可知，研究的区别主要在于研究的内容不同。故选A项。
10．细节理解题。由文第三段“A recent study, in which the data from the 1997-2006 China Health and Nutrition Survey were analyzed, examines the possible impact of various meal schedules on cognitive decline in order to better understand this.”（通过分析从中国健康与营养调查获得的1997年至2006年的数据，为了更好地理解这种关系，最近的一项调查审视了各种饮食习惯对于认知衰退的可能的影响）可知，这项调查主要是通过分析数据进行。故选B项。
11．推理判断题。由文最后一段“The findings demonstrate that, in comparison to either less balanced ways of absorbing one’s total caloric intake or less equally distributed ways of ingesting one’ s total energy intake, eating three balanced meals each day is related with superior cognitive function.”（研究表明，比起要么不那么均衡地吸收总体的卡路里摄入，要么不平等地分配总的能量摄入，优秀的认知功能与三餐均衡饮食有关）可推知，最好的认知功能是由三餐均衡饮食促成的。故选B项。
12．C 13．D 14．A 15．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了在伦敦的一个实验室里，新生的小鸡迈出了生命的第一步，它们可能会成为解决大脑一大难题的一部分。文章介绍了研究开展的经过以及这一实验的意义。
12．细节理解题。根据第二段“In a simple test, researchers placed the downy animals, hatched after less than a day in complete darkness, one at a time into a special box. Two screens on the opposite sides of the box played videos of moving orange balls, one moving upward and the other downward. Over the course of 20 minutes, most of the chicks hesitantly walked over to the end of the box with the upward-moving ball.(在一个简单的测试中，研究人员将这些在完全黑暗中孵化不到一天的毛茸茸的动物，一次一只地放入一个特殊的盒子里。盒子两侧的两个屏幕分别播放橙色小球移动的视频，一个向上移动，另一个向下移动。在 20 分钟的时间里，大多数小鸡都犹豫不决地走到有向上移动的球的盒子一端)”可知，关于新生的小鸡，测试发现它们更喜欢上升的物体。故选C。
13．细节理解题。根据第三段“Chicks, however, can perform relatively complex actions very soon after hatching, which makes them ideal candidates for exploring how predispositions function.(然而，小鸡在孵化后很快就能做出相对复杂的动作，这使它们成为探索倾向如何发挥作用的理想候选者)”可知，新生的小鸡比人类婴儿更适合测试因为它们出生后不久就能表现出复杂的行为。故选D。
14．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““Going against gravity in a consistent way is associated with animate objects in the ecological world,” Versace says, “because usually you see that water flows down or a rock falls down.”(“在生态世界中，以一致的方式对抗重力与有生命的物体有关，”范思哲说，“因为通常你会看到水往下流，或者石头往下掉。”)”可知，范思哲认为反重力在自然界的物种中很常见。故选A。
15．细节理解题。根据最后一段“What Salva wants to see next in this field are experiments that begin to identify what areas of the brain are active when predispositions are launched, so scientists can better understand how the mechanisms work. (萨尔瓦希望在这一领域看到的下一个实验是，开始确定当倾向被启动时，大脑的哪些区域是活跃的，这样科学家就可以更好地理解机制是如何工作的)”可知，萨尔瓦期望未来的实验会提供大脑的详细工作原理。故选B。
安徽省芜湖市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末教学质量监控英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了图书馆四项活动的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据East Side Dreams: The Untold Story of East San José部分中“Experience the East Side’s development from fields of fruit and flowers to a diverse city.(体验东区的发展，从田野的水果和鲜花到一个多元化的城市)”可知，Willow Glen Branch Library的展览展示了东区的发展。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“INSIDERS Programs are designed for teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.(INSIDERS计划是为有发育和智力障碍的青少年和成年人设计的)”可知，Calabazas Branch Library为智力有问题的人举办活动。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hour of Code(编码): Intro to Block Coding部分中“Hour of Code workshop will allow teenagers to build basic coding skills with the introduction of block coding to complete tasks.(编程一小时工作坊将允许青少年建立基本的编码技能，并引入块编码来完成任务)”以及Seven Trees Teens Reach Meeting: Moon Festival Craft部分中“Be part of a fun volunteering opportunity for teens between the ages of 13-18.(为13-18岁的青少年提供一个有趣的志愿服务机会)”可知，两者的共同之处是都是为青少年准备的。故选A。
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文，讲述了作者从喜欢戏剧到喜欢篮球的经历。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Larry and I have always had our basic values in common, but our interests are as far apart as opera and basketball. I love art, and he is a huge sports fan. His big passion is seeing basketball games. (拉里和我的基本价值观一直是一致的，但我们的兴趣就像歌剧和篮球一样相去甚远。我热爱艺术，而他是一个狂热的体育迷。他最大的爱好是看篮球比赛。多年来，他一直与朋友分享季票。我必须承认我总是被邀请一起去看比赛)”、第二段“This morning, I called my brother, Larry, and said, “I have a piece of good news and a piece of bad news. Which do you want to hear first ” “Good news first,” Larry answered. “You can go to sleep early tonight,” I said. “Okay. What’s the bad one ” he asked. “We’re going to the opera!” I answered, laughing loudly. (今天早上，我打电话给我哥哥拉里，说:“我有一个好消息和一个坏消息。你想先听哪个 “先说好消息，”拉里回答。“今晚你可以早点睡觉，”我说。“好吧。哪个