2024年新高考英语二轮复习 专题21 【培优小题狂练】阅读理解新闻报道狂练30篇（五年真题 最新模拟）（原卷版+解析版）

2024年新高考英语二轮复习 【培优小题狂练】
专题21【培优小题狂练】阅读理解新闻报道狂练30篇（五年真题+最新模拟）
解析版
【三年考情回顾】
年份 卷次 主题语境 题型分类
2022年 全国甲卷 人与自然：会识别形状的凤头鹦鹉 2个细节理解题 1个推理判断题 1个主旨大意题
2020年 全国III卷 人与社会：影视作品动物拍摄数字虚拟化 1个细节理解题 1个推理判断题 1个猜词词义题 1个主旨大意题
2019年 全国I卷 人与社会：固定电话是非必需品 2个细节理解题 2个推理判断题
【题型应对策略】
一、选材特点、文体特征和命题特点
新闻报道的第一句往往为全文的中心句(topicsentence)，因此在这个句子中主要讲清what(事件)，when(时间)，where(地点)和who(人物)，而在下文则要补充事件的过程和细节，往往包括why(目的或原因)和how(具体过程)等。新闻报道的一些常用语包括Itisreportedthat...，Asisreported...，Accordingtothereport...，Itisestimatedthat...等。新闻报道亦为记叙文，时态一般要用过去时；主句、从句结构清晰，语言客观平实，往往没有过分花哨的词汇和过于复杂的句型。主要具有以下特点：
选材 新闻报道要突出新闻性，作者应避免对该新闻事件进行主观判断和评价。
内容 新闻报道的内容真实、新鲜、及时、重要、趣味可读，时效性极强。
结构 标题＋导语＋正文＋结束语（倒三角形，越往后越不重要）
语言 短小精悍(常用代词)；客观真实(被动语态和间接引语的使用)。
命题 题型主要为观点推断题；考查语篇衔接，推断某一特定词或者短语的指代内容；考查主旨归纳题，文体判断题（A news report）。
二、新闻报道应对策略
新闻报道主要是提供事实信息，一般是简单叙述事件发生的五要素，事件经过和各方反应，很少去探究事件背后深层次的原因。新闻报道的体裁主要有消息、通讯，通常采用记叙的方式来讲清事实(即时间、地点、人物、事件、原因)，强调用事实说话，注重准确客观。因此，做题时要关注新闻报道的结构和细节。具体答题策略如下：
【高考真题再练】
1.（2022全国甲卷B篇）
Goffin’s cockatoos, a kind of small parrot native to Australasia, have been shown to have similar shape-recognition abilities to a human two-year-old. Though not known to use tools in the wild, the birds have proved skilful at tool use while kept in the cage. In a recent experiment, cockatoos were presented with a box with a nut inside it. The clear front of the box had a “keyhole” in a geometric shape, and the birds were given five differently shaped “keys” to choose from. Inserting the correct “key” would let out the nut.
In humans, babies can put a round shape in a round hole from around one year of age, but it will be another year before they are able to do the same with less symmetrical (对称的) shapes. This ability to recognize that a shape will need to be turned in a specific direction before it will fit is called an “allocentric frame of reference”. In the experiment, Goffin’s cockatoos were able to select the right tool for the job, in most cases, by visual recognition alone. Where trial-and-error was used, the cockatoos did better than monkeys in similar tests. This indicates that Goffin’s cockatoos do indeed possess an allocentric frame of reference when moving objects in space, similar to two-year-old babies.
The next step, according to the researchers, is to try and work out whether the cockatoos rely entirely on visual clues (线索), or also use a sense of touch in making their shape selections.
24. How did the cockatoos get the nut from the box in the experiment
A. By following instructions. B. By using a tool.
C. By turning the box around. D. By removing the lid.
25. Which task can human one-year-olds most likely complete according to the text
A. Using a key to unlock a door. B. Telling parrots from other birds.
C. Putting a ball into a round hole. D. Grouping toys of different shapes.
26. What does the follow-up test aim to find out about the cockatoos
A. How far they are able to see. B. How they track moving objects.
C. Whether they are smarter than monkeys. D. Whether they use a sense of touch in the test.
27. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Cockatoos: Quick Error Checkers B. Cockatoos: Independent Learners
C. Cockatoos: Clever Signal-Readers D. Cockatoos: Skilful Shape-Sorters
24-27 BCDD
【解题导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了一种会识别形状的凤头鹦鹉。
24. B。事实细节题 根据第一段中的第二句 Though not known to use tools in the wild, the birds have proved skilful at tool use while kept in the cage. 以及该段最后两句 ... the birds were given five differently shaped “keys” to choose from. Inserting the correct “key” would let out the nut. 可知，凤头鹦鹉在笼子里使用工具很熟练，给它们形状不同的“钥匙”以供选择，插入正确的“钥匙”就能把盒子里的坚果取出来。
25. C。细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In humans, babies can put a round shape in a round hole from around one year of age (在人类身上，婴儿从一岁左右就可以把一个圆形的物品放进一个圆形的洞里)”结合选项，可知，一岁儿童最有可能完成“将一个球放进一个圆形的洞里”的任务。故选C。
26. D。推理判断题。通过文章最后一段“The next step, according to the researchers, is to try and work out whether the cockatoos rely entirely on visual clues, or also use a sense of touch in making their shape selections. (根据研究人员的说法，下一步是尝试弄清楚凤头鹦鹉是完全依靠视觉线索，还是也使用触觉来选择它们的形状)”可推知，后续测试的目的是了解凤头鹦鹉在测试中是否使用触觉。故选D。
27. D。主旨大意题。通读全文，再结合文章第一段“Coffin’s cockatoos, a kind of small parrot native to Australasia, have been shown to have similar shape-recognition abilities to a human two-year-old. (科芬的凤头鹦鹉是一种原产于大洋洲的小鹦鹉，它的形状识别能力与两岁的人类相似)”可推知，本文主要介绍了会识别形状的凤头鹦鹉。D项“Cockatoos: Skilful Shape-Sorters (凤头鹦鹉：识别形状的熟练工)”符合文意，最适合作为本文标题。故选D。
2.（2020全国III卷B篇）
When "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" was first shown to the public last month, a group of excited animal activists gathered on Hollywood Boulevard. But they weren’t there to throw red paint on fur-coat-wearing film stars. Instead, one activist, dressed in a full-body monkey suit, had arrived with a sign praising the filmmakers: "Thanks for not using real apes (猿)!"
The creative team behind "Apes" used motion-capture (动作捕捉) technology to create digitalized animals, spending tens of millions of dollars on technology that I records an actor’s performance and later processes it with computer graphics to create a final image (图像). In this case, one of a realistic-looking ape.
Yet "Apes" is more exception than the rule. In fact, Hollywood has been hot on live animals lately. One nonprofit organization, which monitors the treatment or animals in filmed entertainment, is keeping tabs on more than 2,000 productions this year. Already, a number of films, including "Water for Elephants," "The Hangover Part Ⅱ" and "Zookeeper," have drawn the anger of activists who say the creatures acting in them haven’t been treated properly.
In some cases, it’s not so much the treatment of the animals on set in the studio that has activists worried; it’s the off-set training and living conditions that are raising concerns. And there are questions about the films made outside the States, which sometimes are not monitored as closely as productions filmed in the Sates.
24. Why did the animal activists gather on Hollywood Boulevard
A. To see famous film stars.
B. To oppose wearing fur coats.
C. To raise money for animal protection.
D. To express thanks to some filmmakers.
25. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The cost of making "Apes."
B. The creation of digitalized apes.
C. The publicity about “Apes."
D. The performance of real apes.
26. What does the underlined phrase "keeping tabs on" in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Listing completely.
B. Directing professionally.
C. Promoting successfully.
D. Watching carefully.
27. What can we infer from the last paragraph about animal actors
A. They may be badly treated.
B. They should take further training.
C. They could be traded illegally.
D. They would lose popularity.
24-27 DBDA
【导读】这是一篇新闻报道。短文报道了电影“猩球崛起”上个月首次与公众见面。动物爱好者聚集在好莱坞前，感谢电影制作者，在电影拍摄时，没有使用真的类人猿。现在的动物拍摄使用的是数字化人猿的创造技术，而一些电影的拍摄却存在着虐地动物的现象，这让一个非盈利的组织密切关注此事。但有些拍摄也是不能够被监测到的。
24. D。细节理解题。根据第一段“Instead, one activist ,dressed in a full -body monkey suit ,had arrived with a sign praising the filmmakers:“Thanks for not using real apes”可知，相反，一名身穿全套猴服的活动人士来到现场，手里拿着一块牌子，称赞电影制作人:“感谢你们不用真正的猿猴。所以动物保护者聚集在好莱坞大道是为了向电影制作者表示感谢。
25. B。主旨大意题。根据第二段“The creative team behind "Apes" used motion-capture (动作捕捉) technology to create digitalized animals, spending tens of millions of dollars on technology that I records an actor’s performance and later processes it with computer graphics to create a final image (图像). ”可知，“人猿”背后的创作团队利用动作捕捉技术创造数字化的动物，在记录演员表演的技术上，花费数千万美元，然后用电脑图形处理，以产生最终的影像。由此可知，第二段主要是关于数字化人猿的创造。
26. D。词句猜测题。根据第三段划线前的句子“One nonprofit organization, which monitors the treatment or animals in filmed entertainment”以及下文Already, a number of films, including "Water for Elephants," "The Hangover Part Ⅱ" and "Zookeeper," have drawn the anger of activists who say the creatures acting in them haven’t been treated properly.由此可知，其中一家监控动物待遇的非营利组织，今年正密切关注着2000多部影片。由此判断出，划线词的意思是“密切关注”。
27. A。推理判断题。根据最后一段In some cases, it’s not so much the treatment of the animals on set in the studio that has activists worried; it’s the off-set training and living conditions that are raising concerns. And there are questions about the films made outside the States, which sometimes are not monitored as closely as productions filmed in the Sates.”可知，在某些情况下，让活动人士担心的并不是工作室里动物的待遇;令人担忧的是训练和生活条件。由此判断出动物演员可能受到虐待。
3.（2019全国I卷C篇）
As data and identity theft becomes more and more common, the market is growing for biometric(生物测量) technologies—like fingerprint scans—to keep others out of private e-spaces. At present, these technologies are still expensive, though.
Researchers from Georgia Tech say that they have come up with a low-cost device(装置) that gets around this problem: a smart keyboard. This smart keyboard precisely measures the cadence (节奏) with which one types and the pressure fingers apply to each key. The keyboard could offer a strong layer of security by analyzing things like the force of a user's typing and the time between key presses. These patterns are unique to each person. Thus, the keyboard can determine people's identities, and by extension, whether they should be given access to the computer it's connected to—regardless of whether someone gets the password right.
It also doesn't require a new type of technology that people aren't already familiar with. Everybody uses a keyboard and everybody types differently.
In a study describing the technology, the researchers had 100 volunteers type the word “touch” four times using the smart keyboard. Data collected from the device could be used to recognize different participants based on how they typed, with very low error rates. The researchers say that the keyboard should be pretty straightforward to commercialize and is mostly made of inexpensive, plastic-like parts. The team hopes to make it to market in the near future.
28. Why do the researchers develop the smart keyboard
A. To reduce pressure on keys. B. To improve accuracy in typing
C. To replace the password system. D. To cut the cost of e-space protection.
29. What makes the invention of the smart keyboard possible
A. Computers are much easier to operate. B. Fingerprint scanning techniques develop fast.
C. Typing patterns vary from person to person. D. Data security measures are guaranteed.
30. What do the researchers expect of the smart keyboard
A. It'll be environment-friendly. B. It'll reach consumers soon.
C. It'll be made of plastics. D. It'll help speed up typing.
31. Where is this text most likely from
A. A diary. B.A guidebook. C. A novel. D. A magazine.
【答案】28. D29. C30. B31. D
【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。数据和身份盗窃变得越来越普遍，而指纹扫描等这些防盗技术仍然很昂贵的。本文介绍了一种新的防止个人身份和数据在电子空间被盗的高科技智能键盘，而且这项技术也不贵。
28.细节理解题。根据第一段的At present, these technologies are still expensive, though.和第二段的Researchers from Georgia Tech say that they have come up with a low-cost device that gets around this problem: a smart key board.可知，研究者们开发智能键盘是为了降低e-space保护的成本。故选D。
29.细节理解题。根据第二段的The key board could offer a strong layer of security by analyzing things like the force of a user’s typing and the time between key presses. These patterns are unique to each person. Thus, the keyboard can determine people’s identities可知，用户打字的力度和按键之间的时间是不同的，这使得智能键盘能够识别人。故选C。
30.细节理解题。根据最后一段的The team hopes to make it to market in the near future.可知，研究者们希望智能键盘能早日面世。故选B。
31.推理判断题。本文介绍了一种新的防止个人身份和数据在电子空间被盗的高科技智能键盘，由此可推断本文最有可能来自于一本科学杂志。故选D。
【名校好题强化】
【01】（2023上·安徽芜湖·高三安徽师范大学附属中学校考期中）
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots (量子点).
The three scientists each contributed to a fundamental discovery, according to officials from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards several of the prizes each year. The work they’ve done has already led to new technology in television screens and bio-imaging.
Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: “Shocked. Sleepy. Very unexpected. And very honored.”
In a rare event, the winners’ names were leaked to the Swedish media before the official announcement. But Bawendi said he’d been sound asleep, so he didn’t hear anything about it.
Quantum dots are particles (粒子) that are so incredibly small that their size actually starts to affect their properties. For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself. (The blue quantum dots are smaller than red ones.)
In fact, changing the size can alter (改变) many different properties beyond just color, which means that quantum dots could be useful for a variety of applications, including building better solar panels and perhaps even creating fuel by using sunlight.
The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor (close to$995,000) in equal parts. This is the third science-focused Nobel Prize to be awarded this week. On Tuesday, the physics prize was awarded to Anne L’ Huillier, Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz. And on Monday, Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the prize in physiology or medicine.
Officials plan to announce the literature prize on Thursday, followed by the peace prize on Friday. The economics prize will be awarded on Monday.
1. How did Bawendi feel when receiving the call early Wednesday morning
A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Bored. D. Sorry.
2. What causes the difference in color between blue quantum dots and red ones
A. The size of the particles. B. The difference in materials.
C. The change in shapes. D. The variety of applications.
3. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 7 refer to
A. The 2023 Nobel Prize in physics. B. The 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine.
C. The 2023 Nobel Prize in literature. D. The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
4. What is the text
A. A short story. B. A diary entry. C. A news report. D. A research article.
【答案】
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。2023年诺贝尔化学奖被授予麻省理工学院的Moungi G. Bawendi、哥伦比亚大学的Louis E. Brus和纽约纳米晶体技术公司的Alexei I. Ekimov，以表彰他们发现和发展量子点。文章介绍了他们的研究以及其他奖项的获得情况。
1. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: “Shocked. Sleepy. Very unexpected. And very honored.”(在周三凌晨的新闻发布会上，记者通过电话联系到了巴文迪，他给出了一连串的反应：“震惊。困了。非常意外。我非常荣幸。”)”可知，在周三清晨接到电话时，Bawendi感到惊讶。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据第五段“For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself.(例如，蓝色量子点和红色量子点可以由完全相同的材料制成，唯一的区别是粒子本身的大小)”可知、粒子的大小导致了蓝色量子点和红色量子点之间颜色的差异。故选A。
3. 词句猜测题。根据画线词前“The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor(close to $995.000) in equal parts.(这三位科学家将平分1100万瑞典克朗（接近995,000美元）的奖金)”可知，2023年诺贝尔化学奖被授予麻省理工学院的Moungi G. Bawendi、哥伦比亚大学的Louis E. Brus和纽约纳米晶体技术公司的Alexei I. Ekimov，这三位科学家将平分1100万瑞典克朗（接近995,000美元）的奖金。故This指的是2023年诺贝尔化学奖。故选D。
4. 推理判断题。根据第一段“The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots (量子点).(2023年诺贝尔化学奖被授予麻省理工学院的Moungi G. Bawendi、哥伦比亚大学的Louis E. Brus和纽约纳米晶体技术公司的Alexei I. Ekimov，以表彰他们发现和发展量子点)”结合文章介绍了他们的研究以及其他奖项的获得情况。可推断，本文是一篇新闻报道。故选C。
【02】（2023上·黑龙江齐齐哈尔·高三校联考期中）
A few days ago, the Brooklyn Nets basketball player Ben Simmons donated a basketball court to Machang township in Southwest China’s Guizhou Province during a ceremony. Simmons has visited China several times since he was young. He has been deeply touched by the Chinese people’s warmth and friendly feelings toward him and their enthusiasm for basketball.
Impressed by the news that basketball competitions had been held in Guizhou at a village with their own “Village Basketball Association (VBA)”, Simmons decided to donate a basketball court to the village during the Chinese New Year Basketball Competition in January. After conducting a survey, he set up the basketball court in Machang township in Gui’an New Area in the hope that it would create more opportunities for young fans to play basketball.
In the mountainous village of Machang, there are no huge electronic screens or advertisements at basketball games, but they can still be thrilling thanks to local players’ love for the sport. These players later became a hit in China and even went viral (迅速传播). A recent final competition attracted 30, 000 viewers on site and more than 1 billion viewers online.
Comparatively, the NBA boasts the best players in the world, top-class basketball gyms and professionally made commercials, so its exciting games draw fans around the world. The NBA and the “VBA” are thousands of miles apart, but their games are equally striking, fueling thousands of fans’ enthusiasm. Both focus on a common interest of basketball fans in the U. S. and China and their shared pursuit of sports and a better life.
Although Machang township lacks modem sports facilities, the local people’s love for basketball remains strong. So Simmons’ donation will surely help improve the village’s situation to a certain extent, but more importantly, it will bring people separated by the Pacific Ocean closer through this sport.
5. How did Ben Simmons give a hand to Machang township
A. By donating electronic screens and some equipment for playing basketball.
B. By giving some money to help the township to build a stadium.
C. By training some local people to practise playing basketball.
D. By offering a basketball court to the township for free.
6. What can we learn from the third paragraph
A. The recent match appealed to a large number of viewers.
B. The local players can earn an amount of money by playing the game.
C. The players, professional skills make the local basketball games exciting.
D. Advertisements contributed to the successful promotion of the local sport.
7. Why is the NBA mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To suggest the “VBA” should learn from the NBA.
B. To show the NBA is much more exciting than the “VBA”.
C. To express the NBA and the “VBA” have something in common.
D. To prove the rules of the “VBA” and the NBA are almost the same.
8. What can be the theme of the last paragraph
A. The living standard of the village.
B. The significance of the donation.
C. The sports facilities of the township.
D. The meaning of the basketball competitions.
【答案】
5. D 6. A 7. C 8. B
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述美国篮球运动员Ben Simmons向中国西南部贵州省马场镇捐赠了一个篮球场，通过对篮球这项运动的热爱将大洋两岸的人们联系起来。
5. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A few days ago, the Brooklyn Nets basketball player Ben Simmons donated a basketball court to Machang township in Southwest China’s Guizhou Province during a ceremony.(几天前，布鲁克林篮网队球员Ben Simmons在一个仪式上向中国西南部贵州省马场镇捐赠了一个篮球场)”可知，Ben Simmons通过向马场镇免费捐赠篮球场来帮助该镇，故选D。
6. 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“A recent final competition attracted 30, 000 viewers on site and more than 1 billion viewers online.(最近的一场决赛吸引了3万名现场观众和超过10亿名在线观众)”可知，最近的一场比赛吸引了大量观众，故选A。
7. 推理判断题。根据第四段“Comparatively, the NBA boasts the best players in the world, top-class basketball gyms and professionally made commercials, so its exciting games draw fans around the world. The NBA and the ‘VBA’ are thousands of miles apart, but their games are equally striking, fueling thousands of fans’ enthusiasm. Both focus on a common interest of basketball fans in the U. S. and China and their shared pursuit of sports and a better life.(相比之下，NBA拥有世界上最好的球员，一流的篮球馆和专业制作的广告，因此其激动人心的比赛吸引了世界各地的球迷。NBA和‘VBA’相隔千里，但他们的比赛同样引人注目，激发了成千上万球迷的热情。两者都关注中美两国篮球迷的共同兴趣，以及他们对体育和美好生活的共同追求)”可知，本段提及NBA是为了说明VBA和NBA有一些共同之处，故选C。
8. 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“So Simmons’ donation will surely help improve the village’s situation to a certain extent, but more importantly, it will bring people separated by the Pacific Ocean closer through this sport.(所以Simmons的捐款肯定会在一定程度上帮助改善村庄的状况，但更重要的是，通过这项运动，将太平洋相隔的人们拉近了距离)”可知，本段主要是强调Simmons捐赠篮球场的意义，故选B。
【03】（2023上·安徽芜湖·高三安徽师范大学附属中学校考期中）
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake, but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
9. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2,500 people.
10. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
11. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
12. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C. Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
【答案】
9. C 10. A 11. D 12. B
【导语】这是一篇新闻稿。文章讲述周五晚上，摩洛哥发生强烈地震，造成2500多人死亡，大片地区遭受巨大破坏。
9. 细节理解题。根据第一段“It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. (这也是该国60多年来最致命的地震。)”可知，摩洛哥这次的地震是该国近几十年来最致命的一次。故选C项。
10. 词句猜测题。根据画线词的句子“But the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished. (但城市的老城区Medina受到了沉重的打击。它有超过1000年历史的建筑。其中许多建筑被了。)”可推断，画线词应表示“摧毁”的意思，和destroyed意思最接近。故选A项。
11. 主旨大意题。根据第四段“Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. (这个地区的许多人住在用泥砖建造的简陋的房子里。这是摩洛哥的传统建筑方式。但它的强度不足以抵御地震。)”以及下文可推断，本段主要讲的是地震在摩洛哥造成如此大破坏的原因。故选D项。
12. 推理判断题。根据第五段“In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. (在一些地区，人们一直在用手在碎石或砖块中挖掘，试图找到幸存者。)”可推断，地震灾区的村民试图自救。故选B项。
【04】（2023上·安徽芜湖·高三安徽师范大学附属中学校考期中）
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
13. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
14. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
15. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A. It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
16. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
【答案】
13. C 14. D 15. A 16. B
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的地方生产“飞行出租车”——垂直起降的电动飞机。
13. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis’ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这种飞机被称为‘飞行出租车’，将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”可知，被称为‘飞行出租车’的垂直起降电动飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产；第二段“Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.(Joby Aviation是一家有14年历史的公司，于2021年上市，成为第一家获得美国空军特殊许可的电动垂直起降（eVTOL）公司。它的生产努力得到了丰田、达美航空、英特尔和优步的合作支持。)”给读者介绍了第一段中所提到的Joby Aviation（Joby航空公司）；由此可知，在第二段中作者增添了一些背景知识。故选C。
14. 推理判断题。根据第三段“Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, ‘When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.’(俄亥俄州州长迈克·德温告诉美联社，‘当你谈论空中出租车时，这就是未来。’)”，可知，迈克·德温（Mike DeWine）认为未来空中出租车有着很好的发展前景；由此可推断，Mike DeWine 对飞行出租车持肯定态度。故选D。
15. 细节理解题。根据第六段中“It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. (该公司表示，这是一款安静的机器，在大多数城市几乎听不到声音。)”可知，Joby Aviation公司生产的飞行出租车的一个优势是几乎没有噪音。故选A。
16. 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called ‘flying taxis‘ will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.(在莱特兄弟发明第一架飞机的同一地区，很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。这些被称为‘飞行出租车’的飞机将根据俄亥俄州和Joby航空公司在代顿国际机场达成的协议生产。)”以及下文内容可知本文主要讲的是俄亥俄州与Joby Aviation签署协议，将在莱特兄弟家乡生产“飞行出租车”；由此可知，B选项“Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio(俄亥俄州将制造飞行出租车)”能够概括本文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选B。
【05】（2023·河北沧州·沧州市第二中学校联考三模）
Kristin Harila barely missed her chance to set a new record this year, but at least she’s getting a consolation (安慰) prize.
Harila was named European Adventurer of the Year on November 30, 2022 during ISPO, the world’s largest sports fair in Munich, Germany. The organization behind the award spoke highly of Harila’s achievements in the Greater Ranges.
“She is 36 years old and the first from Norway to win the award,” the group said in a news release. “During 2022, she has reached 12 of the world’s 14 highest peaks over 8, 000 metres. With her strong spirit, speed, and spirit of adventure, Kristin Harila has shown the world that women can play in the same level as men.”
This year, Harila tried to break the record of Nirmal Purja of Nepal. In 2019, he summited (登上顶峰) all 14 of the 8, 000 m peaks in 189 days. It later turned out that Purjahad settled for sub-summits on two of the peaks. He returned in subsequent seasons and summited Dhaulagiri and Manaslu properly, making his actual record more like two years. But Harila almost certainly would have defeated Purja’s original six-month time had she received a permit from China to climb Cho Oyu and Shishapangma. China has been closed to foreign mountaineers for some reason. She attempted Cho Oyu from Nepal in the fall, but heavy snow from an endless monsoon (季风) ended that attempt.
Yet Harila still managed to set several other records during the attempt. Harila is the fastest person to summit six 8, 000 m mountains in spring in Nepal (25 days) and the fastest woman from peak to peak between Everest and Lhotse (8. 5 hours) .
“It is a great honour to win the award as European Adventurer of the Year,” Harila said this week. “My goal was to draw attention to women who engage in mountain climbing and other expedition (探险) sports.”
Despite the disappointment, Harila shows no signs of slowing down. She heads back to Nepal on Thursday to have another go at Cho Oyu, this time in winter. She also plans to redo her 14 peaks project in 2023.
17. What can we know about Harila
A. She is the fastest person from peak to peak.
B. She summited all 14 of the 8, 000 m peaks in 189 days.
C. She was named European Adventurer of the Year in 2022.
D. She is the fastest person to Cho Oyu from Nepal in the fall.
18. What was Harila’s target
A. To set new world records.
B. To defeat Nirmal Purja of Nepal.
C. To raise awareness for women involved in expedition sports.
D. To encourage more women to take part in expedition activities.
19. Which of the following can best describe Harila
A. Kind and strong. B. Helpful and careful.
C. Strict and hardworking. D. Adventurous and determined.
20. Where can you read the text probably
A. In a newspaper. B. In a travel book.
C. In a textbook. D. In a science magazine.
【答案】
17. C 18. C 19. D 20. A
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。2022年11月30日，在德国慕尼黑举行的世界最大体育博览会ISPO期间，Kristin Harila 被评为欧洲年度冒险者。文章简要介绍了 Kristin Harila的事迹。
17. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “Harila was named European Adventurer of the Year on November 30, 2022 during ISPO(Harila于2022年11月30日在ISPO期间被评为欧洲年度冒险者)” 可知，Harila于2022年被评为欧洲年度冒险者，故选C项。
18. 细节理解题。根据第七段“My goal was to draw attention to women who engage in mountain climbing and other expedition sports.(我的目标是引起人们对从事登山和其他探险运动的女性的关注)” 可知Harila的目标是引起人们对从事登山和其他探险运动的女性的关注，故选C项。
19. 推理判断题。根据第三段““During 2022, she has reached 12 of the world’s 14 highest peaks over 8, 000 metres. (在2022年，她已经达到了世界上14座8000米以上最高峰中的12座)”可推理出Harila是爱冒险的，根据最后一段“She heads back to Nepal on Thursday to have another go at Cho Oyu, this time in winter. She also plans to redo her 14 peaks project in 2023.(她将于周四返回尼泊尔，再次前往Cho Oyu，这次是在冬天。她还计划在2023年重做她的14座山峰项目。)”可推理出她是坚定的，不屈不挠的，故选D项。
20. 推理判断题。根据第二段“Harila was named European Adventurer of the Year on November 30, 2022 during ISPO, the world’s largest sports fair in Munich, Germany. The organization behind the award spoke highly of Harila’s achievements in the Greater Ranges(2022年11月30日，在德国慕尼黑举行的世界最大体育博览会ISPO上，Harila被评为欧洲年度冒险者。该奖项背后的组织高度评价了哈里拉在大山脉地区取得的成就。)”可知，本文主要报道了2022年11月30日，在德国慕尼黑举行的世界最大体育博览会ISPO上，Harila被评为欧洲年度冒险者，可推理出这是一篇新闻报道，最后可能在报纸上看到这篇报道，故选A项。
【06】（2023上·山东·高三山东省实验中学校考期中）
For the past 13 years, Martin Burrows has been working as a long-distance truck driver. Spending up to five nights a week on the road can be a lonely business, leaving him with plenty of time to notice his surroundings. “I kept seeing more rubbish everywhere and it was getting on my nerves. I decided I had to do something about it,” he says. One day, he stopped his vehicle, took out a trash bag and started picking up the garbage. The satisfaction after clearing a small area was remarkable.
Before his time on the road, Burrows spent over two decades in the military as a vehicle driver. His service saw him stationed throughout Europe and also on tours in Afghanistan. After returning to civilian life, he was diagnosed with PTSD (创伤后应激障碍) and had a mental health crisis in 2017. His involvement in fundraising for Help forHeroes led him to meet a man who used model-building as a distraction from PTSD. Burrows realized that his act of roadside cleanup had a similar calming effect on his mental well-being.
By 2019, Burrows had begun using his free time on the road to regularly clean up garbage. A passerby encouraged him to set up a Facebook group, which he called Truckers Cleaning Up Britain. “I was worried I’d be the laughing stock of my town for putting videos and photos up of me cleaning but people started to join,” he says. “I was amazed. The local council stepped in and gave me litter-picking supplies and we’re up to almost 3,000 members now.”
Since truckers are so often on the move, the Facebook page acts as a means of raising awareness rather than a platform for organizing cleanups. Burrows expressed his intention to continue the cleanup efforts as long as his physical condition allowed, as he still found joy in the process.
21. What initially caused Burrows to pick up roadside garbage
A. He wanted to kill time by picking up litter.
B. He aimed to raise fund for soldiers with PTSD.
C. He felt annoyed to see the increasing rubbish.
D. He received the assignment from his employer.
22. How did collecting roadside garbage affect Burrows’ PTSD
A. It resulted in his embarrassment. B. It increased his sense of isolation.
C. It worsened his stress and anxiety. D. It brought him comfort and relief.
23. What concerned Burrows when he started Truckers Cleaning Up Britain
A. He feared being teased for his action.
B. He was lacking in advanced cleanup tools.
C. He was unsure about the group’s development.
D. He worried about the local council’s disapproval.
24. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Joyful Volunteer Experience B. A Trucker’s Cleanup Initiative
C. A Fighting Hero against PTSD D. A Platform for Environmentalists
【答案】
21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了作为长途卡车司机的Martin Burrows因为看到路上越来越多的垃圾感到烦躁，开始着手捡垃圾，这让患有创伤后应激障碍的他感到镇静，后来他利用空闲时间定期清理垃圾，并创建了Truckers Cleaning Up Britain小组，吸引了很多成员。
21. 细节理解题。根据第一段中Martin Burrows所说的话“I kept seeing more rubbish everywhere and it was getting on my nerves. I decided I had to do something about it (我看到到处都是垃圾，这让我心烦意乱。我决定我必须做点什么)”可知，一开始Burrows去捡路边的垃圾是因为他对看到越来越多的垃圾感到烦躁。故选C项。
22. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“His involvement in fundraising for Help forHeroes led him to meet a man who used model-building as a distraction from PTSD. Burrows realized that his act of roadside cleanup had a similar calming effect on his mental well-being. (他参与了“帮助英雄”的筹款活动，这让他认识了一个用模型制作来分散创伤后应激障碍注意力的人。Burrows意识到，他清理路边的行为对他的精神健康也有类似的镇静作用)”可知，捡路边的垃圾让患有创伤后应激障碍的Burrows感到镇静，给他带来了安慰和解脱。故选D项。
23. 细节理解题。根据第三段中Martin Burrows所说的话“I was worried I’d be the laughing stock of my town for putting videos and photos up of me cleaning (我担心自己会因为上传自己做清洁的视频和照片而成为镇上的笑柄)”可知，当Burrows开始这项活动的时候，他的担忧是害怕大家嘲笑他的行为。故选A项。
24. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章围绕长途卡车司机Martin Burrows清理路边垃圾的事情展开，一开始他因为看到路上越来越多的垃圾感到烦躁而着手捡垃圾，这让患有创伤后应激障碍的他感到镇静，后来他利用空闲时间定期清理垃圾，并创建了Truckers Cleaning Up Britain小组，吸引了很多成员。由此可知，B项“卡车司机的清理倡议”符合文章大意，适合作为标题。故选B项。
【07】（2023上·山西太原·高三统考期中）
When Alexia Lecleroq was little, she remembered being yelled at for playing outside in the acid rain. she remembered the city was shutting down because of poor air quality. At an early age, she saw the pollution and health consequences and realized they were having a big effect on her health and growth, and this set of her interest in becoming a social environmental activist. She says, “Climate and environmental justice have become a personal and pressing issue.” It also made clear something that has since been the foundation for all her activism: connection matters,
It’s why she co-founded two nonprofits - Start: Empowerment and the Colorado River Conservancy, engaging student volunteers to make climate education public. It’s why she pushed to bring clean water to East Austin, Texas, where her family lived at that time, and had poisonous tank farms (油罐区) relocated away from residential neighborhoods
Last year, the WWF awarded her the 2022 Conservation Leadership Award that honors the people whopush the envelopein environmental conservation. Alexia made herself worthy of the award by demonstrating what a youngster could create with new ideas and her ongoing efforts in the field. That same year, she co-authored a piece in Teen Vugue about why we can’t “influence” our way out of the climate crisis and we need more grassroots organizations.
She shared in an interview, “I grew up with a very collectivist belief and this is what I have been impressing on the community because we aren’t separate.” As a longtime social- environmental justice organizer, she has gained a lot. A key concept underpins all of Alexia’s effort: We’re connected to the land and to each other. “I seek to develop my educational leadership skills. Youth in community should be empowered to make a difference,” she added, explaining her reasons for coming to Harvard.
25. What does the author want to say by mentioning Alexia’s childhood
A. The air quality affected the children most
B. The pollution at that time was more serious.
C. She suffered a lot from her unhappy childhood.
D. Her childhood played a part in shaping her career.
26. What did Alexia do as an environmental activist
A. She founded organisations to fund looal schools.
B. She called on student volunteers to clean local rivers.
C. She removed the locals from the poisonous tank farms,.
D. She made the community connect to environmental projects.
27. What does the underlined phrase “push the envelope” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Win. B. Innovate. C. Cooperate. D. Approve,
28. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Her belief in her social work.
B. Her reasons for preferring Harvard.
C. Her achievements in the past activities.
D. Her academic performance in university.
【答案】
25. D 26. D 27. B 28. A
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了Alexia Lecleroq因小时候的成长环境，开启从事环保事业并取得了一定的成就。
25. 推理判断题。根据第二段“It’s why she co-founded two nonprofits - Start: Empowerment and the Colorado River Conservancy, engaging student volunteers to make climate education public. It’s why she pushed to bring clean water to East Austin, Texas, where her family lived at that time, and had poisonous tank farms( 油罐区) relocated away from residential neighborhoods. (这就是为什么她共同创立了两个非营利组织——Start: Empowerment和Colorado River Conservancy，吸引学生志愿者将气候教育公之于众。这就是为什么她努力将清洁水带到她的家人当时居住的德克萨斯州东奥斯汀，并将有毒的蓄水池从居民区搬迁出去的原因)”可知，第一段Alexia的童年背景是第二段她开启环境保护事业的原因。故选D。
26. 细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s why she pushed to bring clean water to East Austin, Texas, where her family lived at that time, and had poisonous tank farms( 油罐区) relocated away from residential neighborhoods. (这就是为什么她努力将清洁水带到她的家人当时居住的德克萨斯州东奥斯汀，并将有毒的蓄水池从居民区搬迁出去的原因)”可知，作为一名环保积极分子，Alexia改造了自己家人曾经居住的社区的水环境，所以D选项“She made the community connect to environmental projects. (她使社区与环保项目建立了联系)”符合题意。故选D。
27. 词义猜测题。根据第三段划线词后的句子“Alexia made herself worthy of the award by demonstrating what a youngster could create with new ideas and her ongoing efforts in the field. (Alexia证明了一个年轻人可以用新的想法和她在这个领域的持续努力创造出什么，这让她当之无愧)”可知Alexia得到奖励的原因是她的创新和持续努力，所以划线词“push the envelope”表示奖励那些“创新”的人，与innovate同义。故选B。
28. 主旨大意题。根据最后一段Alexia在采访中所说的“I grew up with a very collectivist belief and this is what I have been impressing on the community because we aren’t separate. (我在一个非常集体主义的信念中长大，这就是我给社区留下的印象，因为我们不是分开的)”和“A key concept underpins all of Alexia’s effort: We’re connected to the land and to each other. (支撑Alexia所有努力的关键理念是：我们与土地和彼此联系在一起)”可知最后一段主要介绍了Alexia在社会服务工作中的理念和信仰。故选A。
【08】（2023上·甘肃平凉·高三校考阶段练习）
On 30 January, thousands gathered in Derry, in Northern Ireland, to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when 13 people were killed and at least 14 were hurt by the British Army.
Bloody Sunday took place on Sunday 30 January, 1972. Over 10, 000 people had gathered in Derry for a civil rights march to give everyone equal treatment. People were marching because the UK Government wanted to introduce a law that would mean people could be held in prison for a long time without the reason being tested by a court to see if it was true. The change was meant to stop violence at the time.
The whole of Ireland used to be part of the UK. However, in 1921, an agreement between the Irish and UK governments led to Ireland splitting into two regions. The south became the Republic of Ireland, while Northern Ireland stayed in the UK. In Northern Ireland there was unrest because some people wanted to be part of the UK, while some wanted to join Ireland. This led to a period of violence from 1968 to 1998 known as the Troubles, when around 3, 700 people died. For much of the Troubles, the British Army had lots of soldiers based in Northern Ireland.
The march started peacefully that day but later skirmishes broke out between demonstrators and the army. Some people started throwing stones at soldiers. The army moved in to arrest them and soldiers fired their guns, killing 13 people and injuring 14 people.
Thousands of people marched through Derry. The Irish prime minister Micheal Martin laid a wreath (花圈) at a memorial in Derry and spoke to relatives of the victims. At a special event at the city’s Millennium Forum Theatre, the victims’ names were read out and a silence was held at the moment the first person was shot 50 years ago. The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, said, “Derry stands as a guiding light of hope and justice.”
29. Why did the UK government want to introduce a new law
A. To stop ongoing conflicts. B. To offer equal rights.
C. To put people in prison. D. To test people in court.
30. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. How Bloody Sunday was marked. B. What happened on Bloody Sunday.
C. Why people marked Bloody Sunday. D. Why there was a period of violence.
31. What does the underlined word “skirmishes” mean
A. Fierce wars. B. Great celebrations.
C. Small fights. D. Huge demonstrations.
32. Why are Micheal Martin and Michael D. Higgins mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To stress the power of the march.
B. To show the importance of Bloody Sunday.
C. To emphasize the cruelty of the Bloody Sunday.
D. To show people’s determination for independence.
【答案】
29. A 30. D 31. C 32. B
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是1月30日，数千人聚集在北爱尔兰的Derry，纪念Bloody Sunday50周年，文章讲述了Bloody Sunday的来历。
29. 推理判断题。根据第二段的“People were marching because the UK Government wanted to introduce a law that would mean people could be held in prison for a long time without the reason being tested by a court to see if it was true. The change was meant to stop violence at the time.(人们游行是因为英国政府想要引入一项法律，这意味着人们可以在监狱里被关押很长一段时间，而不需要法庭来检验其理由是否正确。这一改变是为了制止当时的暴力。)”可知，英国政府引入新的法律的目的是要制止持续不断的暴乱。故选A。
30. 主旨大意题。根据第三段的“The whole of Ireland used to be part of the UK. However, in 1921, an agreement between the Irish and UK governments led to Ireland splitting into two regions. The south became the Republic of Ireland, while Northern Ireland stayed in the UK. In Northern Ireland there was unrest because some people wanted to be part of the UK, while some wanted to join Ireland. This led to a period of violence from 1968 to 1998 known as the Troubles, when around 3, 700 people died.(整个爱尔兰过去都是英国的一部分。然而，在1921年，爱尔兰和英国政府之间的一项协议导致爱尔兰分裂为两个地区。南部成为爱尔兰共和国，而北爱尔兰留在联合王国。在北爱尔兰发生了骚乱，因为有些人想成为英国的一部分，而有些人想加入爱尔兰。这导致了1968年至1998年的一段暴力时期，被称为“Troubles”，当时约有3700人死亡。)”可以得知，本段主要是解释发生暴乱的历史原因。故选D。
31. 词句猜测题。根据第四段的“Some people started throwing stones at soldiers. The army moved in to arrest them and soldiers fired their guns, killing 13 people and injuring 14 people.(一些人开始向士兵扔石头。军队介入逮捕他们，士兵开枪，造成13人死亡，14人受伤。)”可以得知，游行示威者和军方发生的是小型冲突，因此划线词skirmishes的意思是“小冲突”，和small fights意思相近，故选C。
32. 推理判断题。从最后一段的“The Irish prime minister Micheal Martin laid a wreath (花圈) at a memorial in Derry and spoke to relatives of the victims.(爱尔兰总理迈克尔·马丁在Derry的一个纪念馆敬献了花圈，并向遇难者亲属发表讲话。)”和“The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, said, “Derry stands as a guiding light of hope and justice.”(爱尔兰总统Michael D. Higgins表示，“Derry是希望和正义的指路明灯。”)”可知，这两位是爱尔兰的最高国家领导人，最后一段提到了Michael Martin和Michael D. Higgins是为了显示Bloody Sunday的重要性。故选B。
【09】（2023·四川成都·校联考二模）
Billy Ragsdale was 23 years old when they invaded the island of Saipan in June 1944 during the Pacific Theater of World War II. Almost a year later, his wife, Eloise, was informed that her husband lost his life. Billy had no children, and left behind his wife of three years, mother, brother and two sisters. Now, 78 years later, and thanks to DNA testing, Billy is home.
Billy was one of about a hundred unidentified soldiers buried in a military cemetery in the Philippines after the battle. Five years after the invasion, the American Graves Registration Service (AGRS) disinterred (掘出) the remains on Saipan in an effort to recover missing American marines (海军陆战队员). But Billy was not identified and he was considered as non-recoverable.
In January 2020, remains marked as “Unknown X-6” were disinterred from the cemetery and taken to a lab in Hawaii. The remains, they thought, had a good chance of being identified now with advances in technology. That’s when Waggener got a call from the Marines.
“They got my name and asked if I’d be willing to do a DNA test,” Waggener said. With his DNA, and that of a cousin, the lab positively identified the unknown remains as belonging to Billy. “They asked if we’d accept the remains and of course we said yes,” Waggener said. “It means the world to bring him home and bury him next to his family.”
Bringing Billy home was the first goal. The second was burying him close to family in a plot of land, almost all of which has been sold out for decades. The second goal might be out of reach.
And yet, it’s as if one of those unsold plots has been waiting for Billy for 78 years. Next to a large shade tree in the cemetery, Billy’s mother, Harriett, and father, William, rest. In front of them are Charlotte, their eldest daughter, and Mary Jane, their youngest. To Charlotte’s right will be Billy, reunited with his family once again.
33. Why did AGRS dig the remains out of the military cemetery in the Philippines
A. To identify the soldiers buried there.
B. To bring the remains back to America.
C. To find the remains marked as “UnknownX-6”.
D. To count the number of marines killed in the battle.
34. The Marines called Waggener in 2020 _________.
A. to invite him to Hawaii B. to ask him to do a DNA test
C. to purchase a plot of land for Billy D. to bring back Billy’s remains back home
35. What can we learn about Billy Ragsdale
A. He died at the age of 23 years old.
B. His remains returned to America in 2022.
C. He lost his life in the invasion of the island of Saipan.
D. He was the only unidentified marine at the beginning.
36. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The remains of an American marine returned home.
B. DNA technology found its use in identifying remains.
C. How AGRS recovered soldiers’ remains in World War II.
D. Billy’s dream of being reunited with his family came true.
【答案】
33. A 34. B 35. B 36. A
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了通过DNA技术，美国海军陆战队员Billy被埋在菲律宾的遗骨被鉴定出来并运送回国，最后他同家人被埋在了一起。
33. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Five years after the invasion, the American Graves Registration Service (AGRS) disinterred (掘出) the remains on Saipan in an effort to recover missing American marines (海军陆战队员). (入侵五年后，美国坟墓登记局AGRS在塞班岛掘出了遗骸，努力寻找失踪的美国海军陆战队员)”可知，美国坟墓登记局掘出在菲律宾军事墓地的遗骸是为了确认埋在那里的士兵的身份。故选A项。
34. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“That’s when Waggener got a call from the Marines. (就在那时，Waggener接到了海军陆战队的电话)”和第四段中Waggener所说的话“They got my name and asked if I’d be willing to do a DNA test (他们知道了我的名字，问我是否愿意做DNA测试)”可知，海军陆战队打电话给Waggener是请他做DNA测试。故选B项。
35. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Billy Ragsdale was 23 years old when they invaded the island of Saipan in June 1944 during the Pacific Theater of World War II. (1944年6月，在第二次世界大战的太平洋战区，他们入侵塞班岛时，Billy Ragsdale只有23岁)”和“Now, 78 years later, and thanks to DNA testing, Billy is home. (现在，78年过去了，多亏了DNA测试，Billy回家了)”可知，在距离1944年有78年之久的2022年，Billy的遗骨回到了美国。故选B项。
36. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“Now, 78 years later, and thanks to DNA testing, Billy is home. (现在，78年过去了，多亏了DNA测试，Billy回家了)”可知，文章主要报道了通过DNA技术，美国海军陆战队员Billy被埋在菲律宾的遗骨被鉴定出来并运送回国，最后他同家人被埋在了一起。因此，A项“一名美国海军陆战队员的遗骨回到了家乡”归纳了文章大意。故选A项。
【10】（2023上·广东深圳·高三校联考阶段练习）
It takes Sanduk Ruit about five minutes to change someone’s life. The Nepalese doctor can make a small incision (切口) in his patient’s eye, remove the cataract (白内障) damaging the patient’s vision and replace it with an inexpensive artificial lens. He said, “Some of our younger doctors even do it faster than that.”
In the past decades, Ruit has personally restored the sight of more than 100,000 people across Asia and Africa, and taught his rapid-fire technique to countless other eye doctors in parts of the world. His patients suffer from eye conditions that are mostly preventable. But because of poverty and limited access to public health services, they have been unable to seek treatment. Their stories are all too common in the developing world.
Driven by a belief that the world’s poorest people deserve safe, affordable and high-quality eye care just as much as anyone else, Ruit has made it his mission to root out avoidable blindness.
In 1994,he joined the late Australian eye doctor Fred Hollows, who was his mentor and close friend, in establishing Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology-an eye hospital in Kathmandu devoted to providing world-class eyecare for the people of Nepal. The hospital makes the state-of-the-art lens that is commonly used in treating cataracts or myopia, and exports it to more than 30 countries worldwide.
For the patients who cannot reach urban areas, Ruit and his team conduct mobile eye camps in remote parts of Nepal and neighboring countries. They often trek for days to those areas and clean out structures like tents, classrooms or even stables for use as temporary operating rooms. When the eyepatches (眼罩) come off the day after an operation, it’s an extremely moving moment for all relevant persons. Ruit said that he was so grateful that he could make a difference in so many people’s lives.
37. What do we know about Ruit
A. He refused to do operations for the rich.
B. He wasn’t mean with his excellent technique.
C. He joined Fred Hollows in the nineteenth century.
D. He restored more than a million people’s sight in person.
38. What inspires Ruit to fight against avoidable blindness
A. Making a lot of money.
B. Obtaining relevant data to write scientific papers.
C. The desire to make his technique well-known.
D. The idea that all sick people should get proper treatment.
39. Which of the following could best describe Ruit
A. Kind-hearted and responsible.
B. Friendly and energetic.
C. Open-minded and outgoing.
D. Clever and brave.
40. In which section of a newspaper can we find the text
A. Science. B. Sports. C. Education. D. Figures.
【答案】
37. B 38. D 39. A 40. D
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要报道的是尼泊尔医生Sanduk Ruit致力于发展中国家中眼疾患者的眼科护理，他把根除可避免的失明作为自己的使命。
37. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In the past decades, Ruit has personally restored the sight of more than 100,000 people across Asia and Africa, and taught his rapid-fire technique to countless other eye doctors in parts of the world.(在过去的几十年里，Ruit亲自恢复了亚洲和非洲超过10万人的视力，并将他的速射技术传授给世界各地无数的眼科医生。)”可知，Ruit将自己的手术技术教给了无数世界其它地区的眼科医生，由此可知，Ruit对自己精湛的手术技术一点都不吝啬。故选B项。
38. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Driven by a belief that the world’s poorest people deserve safe, affordable and high—quality eye care just as much as anyone else, Ruit has made it his mission to root out avoidable blindness.(Ruit相信世界上最贫穷的人应该像其他人一样得到安全、负担得起和高质量的眼科护理，因此他把根除可避免的失明作为自己的使命。)”可知，Ruit受世界上最贫穷的人跟其他人一样，应得到安全、可付得起、高质量的视力保护这一信念的驱使，将彻底根除可避免的眼盲症作为他的使命，由此可知，他认为所有病人应该得到合适的治疗这一信念激励他与可避免的眼盲进行斗争。故选D项。
39. 推理判断题。根据尾段中的“For the patients who cannot reach urban areas, Ruit and his team conduct mobile eye camps in remote parts of Nepal and neighboring countries. They often trek for days to those areas and clean out structures like tents, classrooms or even stables for use as temporary operating rooms.(对于无法到达城市地区的患者，Ruit和他的团队在尼泊尔和邻国的偏远地区开展了流动眼科营地。他们经常跋涉数天到达这些地区，清理帐篷、教室甚至马厩等建筑，用作临时手术室。)”可知，Ruit无私地为穷人眼病患者看病及长途跋涉好多天为偏远地区、条件艰苦地区的病人看病，由此可知Ruit是一个好心肠的人，结合第三段中的“Driven by a belief that the world’s poorest people deserve safe, affordable and high-quality eye care just as much as anyone else, Ruit has made it his mission to root out avoidable blindness.(Ruit相信世界上最贫穷的人应该像其他人一样得到安全、负担得起和高质量的眼科护理，因此他把根除可避免的失明作为自己的使命。)”可知，Ruit把根除可避免的失明作为自己的使命，由此可知，他也是一位负责任的医生。故选A项。
40. 推理判断题。根据首段中的“It takes Sanduk Ruit about five minutes to change someone’s life. The Nepalese doctor can make a small incision (切口) in his patient’s eye, remove the cataract (白内障) damaging the patient’s vision and replace it with an inexpensive artificial lens.( Sanduk Ruit只需要五分钟就能改变一个人的生活。这位尼泊尔医生可以在病人的眼睛上做一个小切口，取出损害病人视力的白内障，然后换上廉价的人工晶状体。)”可知，文章在首段通过介绍Sanduk Ruit给患有眼疾的人作手术引出本文的话题，结合下文中对Sanduk Ruit的信念以及他如何帮助偏远地区的贫困患者的介绍可知，本文写的是一位无私的医生，因此可能出现在报纸人物的栏目中。故选D项。
【11】（2023上·云南昆明·高三统考期中）
Most old, disused airports are usually torn down to make way for shiny new developments, although at huge cost, but not Tegel airport, in Berlin, Germany. The deserted 580 acres will be turned into an eco-friendly living neighborhood land, in Tegel Project that officials hope will become the blueprint for future disused airports.
After the airport was closed down a number of years ago, following the building of a newer and modern version nearby, developers began dreaming up the ambitious 5 million square meter Tegel Project. Those behind the project hope it will address housing shortages, pollution and other ban living problems. It will provide at least 5,000 homes for more than 10,000 people.
The entire project is all about being energy-efficient: vertical gardens (垂直花园) on apartment blocks, which is one way to keep buildings cool without costly air conditioning. Every rooftop is also going to be fitted with solar panels which will provide electricity. Sponge City technology, such as rain gardens, will help the city absorb as much water as possible.
Although turning an airport into a neighborhood isn’t common, it’s not the first time it’s happened. When Denver’s main airport moved to a new location, developers made the most out of the old airport and converted the space into a residential community with important locations like hospitals, schools, and supermarkets easily reached on foot.
Next to the new development in Germany’s former Tegel airport will be a commercial zone. The Urban Technology Republic is aimed at tech companies that will be encouraged to open offices in the development, as well as a large city park that will stretch across half of the urban tech space. There will also be a campus for the Berliner Hochschule fur Technik University. Construction is due to begin in 2023, with the first areas opening by 2027.
41. Why did developers come up with Tegel Project
A. To make room for city gardens. B. To help solve rural living problems.
C. To reuse Tegel airport in a green way. D. To set a good example for future cities.
42. What can we infer from the text
A. Tegel Project has proven costly.
B. Vertical gardens are built on the rooftop.
C. A city park will be the center of the Tegel airport.
D. The practice of using old airport has been tried before.
43. What does the underlined word “converted” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Transformed. B. Carried. C. Slid. D. Divided.
44. What is the suitable title for the text
A. Less Is More B. Trash Can Be Treasure
C. Technology Makes a Difference D. Human and Nature Live in Peace
【答案】
41. D 42. D 43. A 44. B
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了德国柏林的泰格尔机场将被改造成一个生态友好的居住区。
41. 细节理解题。根据第一段“The deserted 580 acres will be turned into an eco-friendly living neighborhood land, in Tegel Project that officials hope will become the blueprint for future disused airports.(在Tegel项目中，这块580英亩的废弃土地将被改造成一个生态友好的居住区，官员们希望它能成为未来废弃机场的蓝图)”可知，开发人员提出Tegel项目是为了为未来的城市树立良好的榜样。故选D项。
42. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Although turning an airport into a neighborhood isn’t common, it’s not the first time it’s happened. When Denver’s main airport moved to a new location, developers made the most out of the old airport and converted the space2024年新高考英语二轮复习 【培优小题狂练】
专题21【培优小题狂练】阅读理解新闻报道狂练30篇（五年真题+最新模拟）
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【三年考情回顾】
年份 卷次 主题语境 题型分类
2022年 全国甲卷 人与自然：会识别形状的凤头鹦鹉 2个细节理解题 1个推理判断题 1个主旨大意题
2020年 全国III卷 人与社会：影视作品动物拍摄数字虚拟化 1个细节理解题 1个推理判断题 1个猜词词义题 1个主旨大意题
2019年 全国I卷 人与社会：固定电话是非必需品 2个细节理解题 2个推理判断题
【题型应对策略】
一、选材特点、文体特征和命题特点
新闻报道的第一句往往为全文的中心句(topicsentence)，因此在这个句子中主要讲清what(事件)，when(时间)，where(地点)和who(人物)，而在下文则要补充事件的过程和细节，往往包括why(目的或原因)和how(具体过程)等。新闻报道的一些常用语包括Itisreportedthat...，Asisreported...，Accordingtothereport...，Itisestimatedthat...等。新闻报道亦为记叙文，时态一般要用过去时；主句、从句结构清晰，语言客观平实，往往没有过分花哨的词汇和过于复杂的句型。主要具有以下特点：
选材 新闻报道要突出新闻性，作者应避免对该新闻事件进行主观判断和评价。
内容 新闻报道的内容真实、新鲜、及时、重要、趣味可读，时效性极强。
结构 标题＋导语＋正文＋结束语（倒三角形，越往后越不重要）
语言 短小精悍(常用代词)；客观真实(被动语态和间接引语的使用)。
命题 题型主要为观点推断题；考查语篇衔接，推断某一特定词或者短语的指代内容；考查主旨归纳题，文体判断题（A news report）。
二、新闻报道应对策略
新闻报道主要是提供事实信息，一般是简单叙述事件发生的五要素，事件经过和各方反应，很少去探究事件背后深层次的原因。新闻报道的体裁主要有消息、通讯，通常采用记叙的方式来讲清事实(即时间、地点、人物、事件、原因)，强调用事实说话，注重准确客观。因此，做题时要关注新闻报道的结构和细节。具体答题策略如下：
【高考真题再练】
1.（2022全国甲卷B篇）
Goffin’s cockatoos, a kind of small parrot native to Australasia, have been shown to have similar shape-recognition abilities to a human two-year-old. Though not known to use tools in the wild, the birds have proved skilful at tool use while kept in the cage. In a recent experiment, cockatoos were presented with a box with a nut inside it. The clear front of the box had a “keyhole” in a geometric shape, and the birds were given five differently shaped “keys” to choose from. Inserting the correct “key” would let out the nut.
In humans, babies can put a round shape in a round hole from around one year of age, but it will be another year before they are able to do the same with less symmetrical (对称的) shapes. This ability to recognize that a shape will need to be turned in a specific direction before it will fit is called an “allocentric frame of reference”. In the experiment, Goffin’s cockatoos were able to select the right tool for the job, in most cases, by visual recognition alone. Where trial-and-error was used, the cockatoos did better than monkeys in similar tests. This indicates that Goffin’s cockatoos do indeed possess an allocentric frame of reference when moving objects in space, similar to two-year-old babies.
The next step, according to the researchers, is to try and work out whether the cockatoos rely entirely on visual clues (线索), or also use a sense of touch in making their shape selections.
24. How did the cockatoos get the nut from the box in the experiment
A. By following instructions. B. By using a tool.
C. By turning the box around. D. By removing the lid.
25. Which task can human one-year-olds most likely complete according to the text
A. Using a key to unlock a door. B. Telling parrots from other birds.
C. Putting a ball into a round hole. D. Grouping toys of different shapes.
26. What does the follow-up test aim to find out about the cockatoos
A. How far they are able to see. B. How they track moving objects.
C. Whether they are smarter than monkeys. D. Whether they use a sense of touch in the test.
27. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Cockatoos: Quick Error Checkers B. Cockatoos: Independent Learners
C. Cockatoos: Clever Signal-Readers D. Cockatoos: Skilful Shape-Sorters
2.（2020全国III卷B篇）
When "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" was first shown to the public last month, a group of excited animal activists gathered on Hollywood Boulevard. But they weren’t there to throw red paint on fur-coat-wearing film stars. Instead, one activist, dressed in a full-body monkey suit, had arrived with a sign praising the filmmakers: "Thanks for not using real apes (猿)!"
The creative team behind "Apes" used motion-capture (动作捕捉) technology to create digitalized animals, spending tens of millions of dollars on technology that I records an actor’s performance and later processes it with computer graphics to create a final image (图像). In this case, one of a realistic-looking ape.
Yet "Apes" is more exception than the rule. In fact, Hollywood has been hot on live animals lately. One nonprofit organization, which monitors the treatment or animals in filmed entertainment, is keeping tabs on more than 2,000 productions this year. Already, a number of films, including "Water for Elephants," "The Hangover Part Ⅱ" and "Zookeeper," have drawn the anger of activists who say the creatures acting in them haven’t been treated properly.
In some cases, it’s not so much the treatment of the animals on set in the studio that has activists worried; it’s the off-set training and living conditions that are raising concerns. And there are questions about the films made outside the States, which sometimes are not monitored as closely as productions filmed in the Sates.
24. Why did the animal activists gather on Hollywood Boulevard
A. To see famous film stars.
B. To oppose wearing fur coats.
C. To raise money for animal protection.
D. To express thanks to some filmmakers.
25. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The cost of making "Apes."
B. The creation of digitalized apes.
C. The publicity about “Apes."
D. The performance of real apes.
26. What does the underlined phrase "keeping tabs on" in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Listing completely.
B. Directing professionally.
C. Promoting successfully.
D. Watching carefully.
27. What can we infer from the last paragraph about animal actors
A. They may be badly treated.
B. They should take further training.
C. They could be traded illegally.
D. They would lose popularity.
3.（2019全国I卷C篇）
As data and identity theft becomes more and more common, the market is growing for biometric(生物测量) technologies—like fingerprint scans—to keep others out of private e-spaces. At present, these technologies are still expensive, though.
Researchers from Georgia Tech say that they have come up with a low-cost device(装置) that gets around this problem: a smart keyboard. This smart keyboard precisely measures the cadence (节奏) with which one types and the pressure fingers apply to each key. The keyboard could offer a strong layer of security by analyzing things like the force of a user's typing and the time between key presses. These patterns are unique to each person. Thus, the keyboard can determine people's identities, and by extension, whether they should be given access to the computer it's connected to—regardless of whether someone gets the password right.
It also doesn't require a new type of technology that people aren't already familiar with. Everybody uses a keyboard and everybody types differently.
In a study describing the technology, the researchers had 100 volunteers type the word “touch” four times using the smart keyboard. Data collected from the device could be used to recognize different participants based on how they typed, with very low error rates. The researchers say that the keyboard should be pretty straightforward to commercialize and is mostly made of inexpensive, plastic-like parts. The team hopes to make it to market in the near future.
28. Why do the researchers develop the smart keyboard
A. To reduce pressure on keys. B. To improve accuracy in typing
C. To replace the password system. D. To cut the cost of e-space protection.
29. What makes the invention of the smart keyboard possible
A. Computers are much easier to operate. B. Fingerprint scanning techniques develop fast.
C. Typing patterns vary from person to person. D. Data security measures are guaranteed.
30. What do the researchers expect of the smart keyboard
A. It'll be environment-friendly. B. It'll reach consumers soon.
C. It'll be made of plastics. D. It'll help speed up typing.
31. Where is this text most likely from
A. A diary. B.A guidebook. C. A novel. D. A magazine.
【名校好题强化】
【01】（2023上·安徽芜湖·高三安徽师范大学附属中学校考期中）
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots (量子点).
The three scientists each contributed to a fundamental discovery, according to officials from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards several of the prizes each year. The work they’ve done has already led to new technology in television screens and bio-imaging.
Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: “Shocked. Sleepy. Very unexpected. And very honored.”
In a rare event, the winners’ names were leaked to the Swedish media before the official announcement. But Bawendi said he’d been sound asleep, so he didn’t hear anything about it.
Quantum dots are particles (粒子) that are so incredibly small that their size actually starts to affect their properties. For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself. (The blue quantum dots are smaller than red ones.)
In fact, changing the size can alter (改变) many different properties beyond just color, which means that quantum dots could be useful for a variety of applications, including building better solar panels and perhaps even creating fuel by using sunlight.
The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor (close to$995,000) in equal parts. This is the third science-focused Nobel Prize to be awarded this week. On Tuesday, the physics prize was awarded to Anne L’ Huillier, Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz. And on Monday, Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the prize in physiology or medicine.
Officials plan to announce the literature prize on Thursday, followed by the peace prize on Friday. The economics prize will be awarded on Monday.
1. How did Bawendi feel when receiving the call early Wednesday morning
A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Bored. D. Sorry.
2. What causes the difference in color between blue quantum dots and red ones
A. The size of the particles. B. The difference in materials.
C. The change in shapes. D. The variety of applications.
3. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 7 refer to
A. The 2023 Nobel Prize in physics. B. The 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine.
C. The 2023 Nobel Prize in literature. D. The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
4. What is the text
A. A short story. B. A diary entry. C. A news report. D. A research article.
【02】（2023上·黑龙江齐齐哈尔·高三校联考期中）
A few days ago, the Brooklyn Nets basketball player Ben Simmons donated a basketball court to Machang township in Southwest China’s Guizhou Province during a ceremony. Simmons has visited China several times since he was young. He has been deeply touched by the Chinese people’s warmth and friendly feelings toward him and their enthusiasm for basketball.
Impressed by the news that basketball competitions had been held in Guizhou at a village with their own “Village Basketball Association (VBA)”, Simmons decided to donate a basketball court to the village during the Chinese New Year Basketball Competition in January. After conducting a survey, he set up the basketball court in Machang township in Gui’an New Area in the hope that it would create more opportunities for young fans to play basketball.
In the mountainous village of Machang, there are no huge electronic screens or advertisements at basketball games, but they can still be thrilling thanks to local players’ love for the sport. These players later became a hit in China and even went viral (迅速传播). A recent final competition attracted 30, 000 viewers on site and more than 1 billion viewers online.
Comparatively, the NBA boasts the best players in the world, top-class basketball gyms and professionally made commercials, so its exciting games draw fans around the world. The NBA and the “VBA” are thousands of miles apart, but their games are equally striking, fueling thousands of fans’ enthusiasm. Both focus on a common interest of basketball fans in the U. S. and China and their shared pursuit of sports and a better life.
Although Machang township lacks modem sports facilities, the local people’s love for basketball remains strong. So Simmons’ donation will surely help improve the village’s situation to a certain extent, but more importantly, it will bring people separated by the Pacific Ocean closer through this sport.
5. How did Ben Simmons give a hand to Machang township
A. By donating electronic screens and some equipment for playing basketball.
B. By giving some money to help the township to build a stadium.
C. By training some local people to practise playing basketball.
D. By offering a basketball court to the township for free.
6. What can we learn from the third paragraph
A. The recent match appealed to a large number of viewers.
B. The local players can earn an amount of money by playing the game.
C. The players, professional skills make the local basketball games exciting.
D. Advertisements contributed to the successful promotion of the local sport.
7. Why is the NBA mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To suggest the “VBA” should learn from the NBA.
B. To show the NBA is much more exciting than the “VBA”.
C. To express the NBA and the “VBA” have something in common.
D. To prove the rules of the “VBA” and the NBA are almost the same.
8. What can be the theme of the last paragraph
A. The living standard of the village.
B. The significance of the donation.
C. The sports facilities of the township.
D. The meaning of the basketball competitions.
【03】（2023上·安徽芜湖·高三安徽师范大学附属中学校考期中）
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake, but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
9. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2,500 people.
10. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
11. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
12. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C. Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
【04】（2023上·安徽芜湖·高三安徽师范大学附属中学校考期中）
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
cBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
13. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A. Summarize the previous paragraph. B. Provide some advice for the readers.
C. Add some background information. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
14. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis
A. Doubtful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
15. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi
A. It hardly makes any noise. B. It doesn’t need to be charged.
C. It carries at most 6 passengers. D. It covers a distance of 321.87km.
16. What is the best title for the text
A. The Life of the Wright Brothers B. Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C. A Competitive Future for Aircrafts D. The Development of Joby Aviation
【05】（2023·河北沧州·沧州市第二中学校联考三模）
Kristin Harila barely missed her chance to set a new record this year, but at least she’s getting a consolation (安慰) prize.
Harila was named European Adventurer of the Year on November 30, 2022 during ISPO, the world’s largest sports fair in Munich, Germany. The organization behind the award spoke highly of Harila’s achievements in the Greater Ranges.
“She is 36 years old and the first from Norway to win the award,” the group said in a news release. “During 2022, she has reached 12 of the world’s 14 highest peaks over 8, 000 metres. With her strong spirit, speed, and spirit of adventure, Kristin Harila has shown the world that women can play in the same level as men.”
This year, Harila tried to break the record of Nirmal Purja of Nepal. In 2019, he summited (登上顶峰) all 14 of the 8, 000 m peaks in 189 days. It later turned out that Purjahad settled for sub-summits on two of the peaks. He returned in subsequent seasons and summited Dhaulagiri and Manaslu properly, making his actual record more like two years. But Harila almost certainly would have defeated Purja’s original six-month time had she received a permit from China to climb Cho Oyu and Shishapangma. China has been closed to foreign mountaineers for some reason. She attempted Cho Oyu from Nepal in the fall, but heavy snow from an endless monsoon (季风) ended that attempt.
Yet Harila still managed to set several other records during the attempt. Harila is the fastest person to summit six 8, 000 m mountains in spring in Nepal (25 days) and the fastest woman from peak to peak between Everest and Lhotse (8. 5 hours) .
“It is a great honour to win the award as European Adventurer of the Year,” Harila said this week. “My goal was to draw attention to women who engage in mountain climbing and other expedition (探险) sports.”
Despite the disappointment, Harila shows no signs of slowing down. She heads back to Nepal on Thursday to have another go at Cho Oyu, this time in winter. She also plans to redo her 14 peaks project in 2023.
17. What can we know about Harila
A. She is the fastest person from peak to peak.
B. She summited all 14 of the 8, 000 m peaks in 189 days.
C. She was named European Adventurer of the Year in 2022.
D. She is the fastest person to Cho Oyu from Nepal in the fall.
18. What was Harila’s target
A. To set new world records.
B. To defeat Nirmal Purja of Nepal.
C. To raise awareness for women involved in expedition sports.
D. To encourage more women to take part in expedition activities.
19. Which of the following can best describe Harila
A. Kind and strong. B. Helpful and careful.
C. Strict and hardworking. D. Adventurous and determined.
20. Where can you read the text probably
A. In a newspaper. B. In a travel book.
C. In a textbook. D. In a science magazine.
【06】（2023上·山东·高三山东省实验中学校考期中）
For the past 13 years, Martin Burrows has been working as a long-distance truck driver. Spending up to five nights a week on the road can be a lonely business, leaving him with plenty of time to notice his surroundings. “I kept seeing more rubbish everywhere and it was getting on my nerves. I decided I had to do something about it,” he says. One day, he stopped his vehicle, took out a trash bag and started picking up the garbage. The satisfaction after clearing a small area was remarkable.
Before his time on the road, Burrows spent over two decades in the military as a vehicle driver. His service saw him stationed throughout Europe and also on tours in Afghanistan. After returning to civilian life, he was diagnosed with PTSD (创伤后应激障碍) and had a mental health crisis in 2017. His involvement in fundraising for Help forHeroes led him to meet a man who used model-building as a distraction from PTSD. Burrows realized that his act of roadside cleanup had a similar calming effect on his mental well-being.
By 2019, Burrows had begun using his free time on the road to regularly clean up garbage. A passerby encouraged him to set up a Facebook group, which he called Truckers Cleaning Up Britain. “I was worried I’d be the laughing stock of my town for putting videos and photos up of me cleaning but people started to join,” he says. “I was amazed. The local council stepped in and gave me litter-picking supplies and we’re up to almost 3,000 members now.”
Since truckers are so often on the move, the Facebook page acts as a means of raising awareness rather than a platform for organizing cleanups. Burrows expressed his intention to continue the cleanup efforts as long as his physical condition allowed, as he still found joy in the process.
21. What initially caused Burrows to pick up roadside garbage
A. He wanted to kill time by picking up litter.
B. He aimed to raise fund for soldiers with PTSD.
C. He felt annoyed to see the increasing rubbish.
D. He received the assignment from his employer.
22. How did collecting roadside garbage affect Burrows’ PTSD
A. It resulted in his embarrassment. B. It increased his sense of isolation.
C. It worsened his stress and anxiety. D. It brought him comfort and relief.
23. What concerned Burrows when he started Truckers Cleaning Up Britain
A. He feared being teased for his action.
B. He was lacking in advanced cleanup tools.
C. He was unsure about the group’s development.
D. He worried about the local council’s disapproval.
24. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Joyful Volunteer Experience B. A Trucker’s Cleanup Initiative
C. A Fighting Hero against PTSD D. A Platform for Environmentalists
【07】（2023上·山西太原·高三统考期中）
When Alexia Lecleroq was little, she remembered being yelled at for playing outside in the acid rain. she remembered the city was shutting down because of poor air quality. At an early age, she saw the pollution and health consequences and realized they were having a big effect on her health and growth, and this set of her interest in becoming a social environmental activist. She says, “Climate and environmental justice have become a personal and pressing issue.” It also made clear something that has since been the foundation for all her activism: connection matters,
It’s why she co-founded two nonprofits - Start: Empowerment and the Colorado River Conservancy, engaging student volunteers to make climate education public. It’s why she pushed to bring clean water to East Austin, Texas, where her family lived at that time, and had poisonous tank farms (油罐区) relocated away from residential neighborhoods
Last year, the WWF awarded her the 2022 Conservation Leadership Award that honors the people whopush the envelopein environmental conservation. Alexia made herself worthy of the award by demonstrating what a youngster could create with new ideas and her ongoing efforts in the field. That same year, she co-authored a piece in Teen Vugue about why we can’t “influence” our way out of the climate crisis and we need more grassroots organizations.
She shared in an interview, “I grew up with a very collectivist belief and this is what I have been impressing on the community because we aren’t separate.” As a longtime social- environmental justice organizer, she has gained a lot. A key concept underpins all of Alexia’s effort: We’re connected to the land and to each other. “I seek to develop my educational leadership skills. Youth in community should be empowered to make a difference,” she added, explaining her reasons for coming to Harvard.
25. What does the author want to say by mentioning Alexia’s childhood
A. The air quality affected the children most
B. The pollution at that time was more serious.
C. She suffered a lot from her unhappy childhood.
D. Her childhood played a part in shaping her career.
26. What did Alexia do as an environmental activist
A. She founded organisations to fund looal schools.
B. She called on student volunteers to clean local rivers.
C. She removed the locals from the poisonous tank farms,.
D. She made the community connect to environmental projects.
27. What does the underlined phrase “push the envelope” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Win. B. Innovate. C. Cooperate. D. Approve,
28. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Her belief in her social work.
B. Her reasons for preferring Harvard.
C. Her achievements in the past activities.
D. Her academic performance in university.
【答案】
【08】（2023上·甘肃平凉·高三校考阶段练习）
On 30 January, thousands gathered in Derry, in Northern Ireland, to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when 13 people were killed and at least 14 were hurt by the British Army.
Bloody Sunday took place on Sunday 30 January, 1972. Over 10, 000 people had gathered in Derry for a civil rights march to give everyone equal treatment. People were marching because the UK Government wanted to introduce a law that would mean people could be held in prison for a long time without the reason being tested by a court to see if it was true. The change was meant to stop violence at the time.
The whole of Ireland used to be part of the UK. However, in 1921, an agreement between the Irish and UK governments led to Ireland splitting into two regions. The south became the Republic of Ireland, while Northern Ireland stayed in the UK. In Northern Ireland there was unrest because some people wanted to be part of the UK, while some wanted to join Ireland. This led to a period of violence from 1968 to 1998 known as the Troubles, when around 3, 700 people died. For much of the Troubles, the British Army had lots of soldiers based in Northern Ireland.
The march started peacefully that day but later skirmishes broke out between demonstrators and the army. Some people started throwing stones at soldiers. The army moved in to arrest them and soldiers fired their guns, killing 13 people and injuring 14 people.
Thousands of people marched through Derry. The Irish prime minister Micheal Martin laid a wreath (花圈) at a memorial in Derry and spoke to relatives of the victims. At a special event at the city’s Millennium Forum Theatre, the victims’ names were read out and a silence was held at the moment the first person was shot 50 years ago. The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, said, “Derry stands as a guiding light of hope and justice.”
29. Why did the UK government want to introduce a new law
A. To stop ongoing conflicts. B. To offer equal rights.
C. To put people in prison. D. To test people in court.
30. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. How Bloody Sunday was marked. B. What happened on Bloody Sunday.
C. Why people marked Bloody Sunday. D. Why there was a period of violence.
31. What does the underlined word “skirmishes” mean
A. Fierce wars. B. Great celebrations.
C. Small fights. D. Huge demonstrations.
32. Why are Micheal Martin and Michael D. Higgins mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To stress the power of the march.
B. To show the importance of Bloody Sunday.
C. To emphasize the cruelty of the Bloody Sunday.
D. To show people’s determination for independence.
【09】（2023·四川成都·校联考二模）
Billy Ragsdale was 23 years old when they invaded the island of Saipan in June 1944 during the Pacific Theater of World War II. Almost a year later, his wife, Eloise, was informed that her husband lost his life. Billy had no children, and left behind his wife of three years, mother, brother and two sisters. Now, 78 years later, and thanks to DNA testing, Billy is home.
Billy was one of about a hundred unidentified soldiers buried in a military cemetery in the Philippines after the battle. Five years after the invasion, the American Graves Registration Service (AGRS) disinterred (掘出) the remains on Saipan in an effort to recover missing American marines (海军陆战队员). But Billy was not identified and he was considered as non-recoverable.
In January 2020, remains marked as “Unknown X-6” were disinterred from the cemetery and taken to a lab in Hawaii. The remains, they thought, had a good chance of being identified now with advances in technology. That’s when Waggener got a call from the Marines.
“They got my name and asked if I’d be willing to do a DNA test,” Waggener said. With his DNA, and that of a cousin, the lab positively identified the unknown remains as belonging to Billy. “They asked if we’d accept the remains and of course we said yes,” Waggener said. “It means the world to bring him home and bury him next to his family.”
Bringing Billy home was the first goal. The second was burying him close to family in a plot of land, almost all of which has been sold out for decades. The second goal might be out of reach.
And yet, it’s as if one of those unsold plots has been waiting for Billy for 78 years. Next to a large shade tree in the cemetery, Billy’s mother, Harriett, and father, William, rest. In front of them are Charlotte, their eldest daughter, and Mary Jane, their youngest. To Charlotte’s right will be Billy, reunited with his family once again.
33. Why did AGRS dig the remains out of the military cemetery in the Philippines
A. To identify the soldiers buried there.
B. To bring the remains back to America.
C. To find the remains marked as “UnknownX-6”.
D. To count the number of marines killed in the battle.
34. The Marines called Waggener in 2020 _________.
A. to invite him to Hawaii B. to ask him to do a DNA test
C. to purchase a plot of land for Billy D. to bring back Billy’s remains back home
35. What can we learn about Billy Ragsdale
A. He died at the age of 23 years old.
B. His remains returned to America in 2022.
C. He lost his life in the invasion of the island of Saipan.
D. He was the only unidentified marine at the beginning.
36. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The remains of an American marine returned home.
B. DNA technology found its use in identifying remains.
C. How AGRS recovered soldiers’ remains in World War II.
D. Billy’s dream of being reunited with his family came true.
【10】（2023上·广东深圳·高三校联考阶段练习）
It takes Sanduk Ruit about five minutes to change someone’s life. The Nepalese doctor can make a small incision (切口) in his patient’s eye, remove the cataract (白内障) damaging the patient’s vision and replace it with an inexpensive artificial lens. He said, “Some of our younger doctors even do it faster than that.”
In the past decades, Ruit has personally restored the sight of more than 100,000 people across Asia and Africa, and taught his rapid-fire technique to countless other eye doctors in parts of the world. His patients suffer from eye conditions that are mostly preventable. But because of poverty and limited access to public health services, they have been unable to seek treatment. Their stories are all too common in the developing world.
Driven by a belief that the world’s poorest people deserve safe, affordable and high-quality eye care just as much as anyone else, Ruit has made it his mission to root out avoidable blindness.
In 1994,he joined the late Australian eye doctor Fred Hollows, who was his mentor and close friend, in establishing Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology-an eye hospital in Kathmandu devoted to providing world-class eyecare for the people of Nepal. The hospital makes the state-of-the-art lens that is commonly used in treating cataracts or myopia, and exports it to more than 30 countries worldwide.
For the patients who cannot reach urban areas, Ruit and his team conduct mobile eye camps in remote parts of Nepal and neighboring countries. They often trek for days to those areas and clean out structures like tents, classrooms or even stables for use as temporary operating rooms. When the eyepatches (眼罩) come off the day after an operation, it’s an extremely moving moment for all relevant persons. Ruit said that he was so grateful that he could make a difference in so many people’s lives.
37. What do we know about Ruit
A. He refused to do operations for the rich.
B. He wasn’t mean with his excellent technique.
C. He joined Fred Hollows in the nineteenth century.
D. He restored more than a million people’s sight in person.
38. What inspires Ruit to fight against avoidable blindness
A. Making a lot of money.
B. Obtaining relevant data to write scientific papers.
C. The desire to make his technique well-known.
D. The idea that all sick people should get proper treatment.
39. Which of the following could best describe Ruit
A. Kind-hearted and responsible.
B. Friendly and energetic.
C. Open-minded and outgoing.
D. Clever and brave.
40. In which section of a newspaper can we find the text
A. Science. B. Sports. C. Education. D. Figures.
【11】（2023上·云南昆明·高三统考期中）
Most old, disused airports are usually torn down to make way for shiny new developments, although at huge cost, but not Tegel airport, in Berlin, Germany. The deserted 580 acres will be turned into an eco-friendly living neighborhood land, in Tegel Project that officials hope will become the blueprint for future disused airports.
After the airport was closed down a number of years ago, following the building of a newer and modern version nearby, developers began dreaming up the ambitious 5 million square meter Tegel Project. Those behind the project hope it will address housing shortages, pollution and other ban living problems. It will provide at least 5,000 homes for more than 10,000 people.
The entire project is all about being energy-efficient: vertical gardens (垂直花园) on apartment blocks, which is one way to keep buildings cool without costly air conditioning. Every rooftop is also going to be fitted with solar panels which will provide electricity. Sponge City technology, such as rain gardens, will help the city absorb as much water as possible.
Although turning an airport into a neighborhood isn’t common, it’s not the first time it’s happened. When Denver’s main airport moved to a new location, developers made the most out of the old airport and converted the space into a residential community with important locations like hospitals, schools, and supermarkets easily reached on foot.
Next to the new development in Germany’s former Tegel airport will be a commercial zone. The Urban Technology Republic is aimed at tech companies that will be encouraged to open offices in the development, as well as a large city park that will stretch across half of the urban tech space. There will also be a campus for the Berliner Hochschule fur Technik University. Construction is due to begin in 2023, with the first areas opening by 2027.
41. Why did developers come up with Tegel Project
A. To make room for city gardens. B. To help solve rural living problems.
C. To reuse Tegel airport in a green way. D. To set a good example for future cities.
42. What can we infer from the text
A. Tegel Project has proven costly.
B. Vertical gardens are built on the rooftop.
C. A city park will be the center of the Tegel airport.
D. The practice of using old airport has been tried before.
43. What does the underlined word “converted” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Transformed. B. Carried. C. Slid. D. Divided.
44. What is the suitable title for the text
A. Less Is More B. Trash Can Be Treasure
C. Technology Makes a Difference D. Human and Nature Live in Peace
【12】（2023·四川成都·校联考一模）
An observant customer at a restaurant in southwest China spotted a set of footprints in the stone floor of the courtyard where they were dining. After the relevant authorities were called in to observe and identify, the paleontologists (古生物学家) on the scene discovered a new set of footprints, which they say belong to two dinosanrs that walked the planet some 100 million years ago.
Paleontologist Dr. Lida Xing was one of the experts. He said that his team used a 3D scanner to confirm that the footprints were left by sauropods, which were plant-eaters with small heads and long necks and tails.
“I would say that right now, China, in particular with regards to dinosaur footprints, is undergoing a fossil renaissance (复兴). A lot of new and exciting spots are being discovered,” said Scott Persons, a paleontologist at the College of Charleston. He has worked with the Chinese scientists who made this discovery, though he was not involved in this particular find.
Riley Black, a paleontologist and science writer, said this type of encounter could be a reminder that the remains of fossils are still all around us. “Sometimes when I go on walks around Salt Lake City, a lot of the sidewalks there are made from early Jurassic sandstone. I haven’t seen a dinosaur there yet, but you’ll see little tracks made by photo-mammals and scorpions (蝎子) and spiders.”
While fossil footprints might not seem quite as dramatic as finding bones, they allow paleontologists to take a unique glimpse into how dinosaurs lived. Tracks are fossilized behavior, It is the motion of a living animal. Usually, tracks are some of the only evidence that we can have of dinosaurs’ social behavior.
Sauropods had to eat constantly to maintain their size, so their behavior in this case may have involved eating their way through the green world.
45. Who first discovered the footprints left by sauropods
A. An observant customer at a restaurant.
B. Several paleontologists called to the scene.
C. A paleontologist at the College of Charleston.
D. A paleontologist and science writer named Riley-Black.
46. Why did Scott Persons say China is experiencing a fossil renaissance
A. Because China used a 3D scanner to confirm the footprints.
B. Because China plays a major role in the research of dinosaurs.
C. Because he wanted to get involved in the particular find in China.
D. Because many new dinosaur footprints are being discovered in China.
47. In what aspect are fossil dinosaurs’ footprints important
A. They show where the dinosaurs inhabited.
B. They can reflect dinosaurs’ social behavior.
C. They enable experts to find their bones more easily.
D. They arouse more interest in the study of dinosaurs.
48. Which of following serves as the best title for the passage
A. Want to discover dinosaurs’ footprints: come to China
B. A diner discovered dinosaur footprints in a restaurant
C. Which is more dramatic: fossil bones or fossil footprints
D. Paleontologists identified a new set of sauropods’ footprints
【13】（2023上·湖南常德·高三汉寿县第一中学校考阶段练习）
An educator with a passion for getting children emotionally invested in saving the ice caps gave a lesson to students as a polar bear stayed on his shoulder. The bear seemed to say “hi” to them about climate change.
Gavin McCormack is trying to bring the “amazing natural phenomena” to the fingertips of children in an attempt to get them to help stop rising sea levels and become passionate about climate change, which is threatening the home of polar bears.
The primary school teacher decided to jump headfirst into his teachings and spent ten days on an icebreaker heading towards the North Pole. On the first day at sea, a polar bear climbed out of the water right in front of him and onto an island where it was attacked by a group of Arctic terns (北极燕鸥).
“Each day is different but so interesting,” McCormack said. “This week, my dream to teach children about the wonder of a polar bear with one right over my shoulder came true.”
The most memorable moment for him while in the Arctic was when his ship reached the pack ice. The ship crunched (嘎吱地响) through the ice as they reached 82 degrees north and the noise was deafening. Earlier this week he launched his new course “Be the Change”, which is free to all schools nationwide. “Be the Change” is designed to empower children, families and communities around the world to bring about changes and make global impacts. “It takes a course-related approach to improve the world in meaningful ways,” Mr. McCormack said.
McCormack hopes to teach the “leaders of tomorrow” to include nature and the climate in every decision they make. He is planning another course named “It Starts With You”, with the hopes of bringing purposeful education to as many children as possible.
“Working alongside teachers, schools and students, we believe that when children are empowered to make real choices about the future, the skills for life are developed not through listening to what others tell them, but through experience,” McCormack said.
49. Why did McCormack head to the North Pole
A. To observe an amazing natural sight.
B. To measure the rate of sea level rise.
C. To save polar bears from extinction.
D. To educate children in a real situation.
50. What can we learn about polar bears according to the text
A. They are friendly towards human beings.
B. Climate change causes the loss of their habitats.
C. Arctic terns are their natural enemies.
D. Hunger drives them out of water for food.
51. What does “Be the Change” aim to do
A. To make a difference in improving the world.
B. To change people’s decision-making methods.
C. To teach students to think twice before making choices.
D. To develop students’ life skills through experience.
52. Which of the following could be the best title for the text
A. Climate Change — A Worldwide Concern
B. New Ways of Teaching About Climate Change
C. Join Hands and Say No to Global Warming
D. An Interesting Trip to the North Pole
【14】（2023上·江苏徐州·高三统考期中）
The best advertisement for public transportation is seeing a bus whoosh past lines of cars stuck in traffic. When transit is convenient, comfortable, affordable and faster than driving, the service practically sells itself. That’s why a recent bus-lane boom in Los Angeles is so welcome.
Since 2019, Metro and the city’s Department of Transportation have rolled out nine new segments (路段) for a total of 40 miles of bus lanes on some of the most crowded streets with high bus ridership, such as La Brea Avenue, Venice Boulevard and Alvarado Street. The goal is to have 100 miles in place before the 2028 Olympics.
The result has been faster, more reliable service for passengers—and for drivers stuck in traffic, maybe even a little bus envy. Better bus service is essential to get people to jobs, schools and opportunities, and to entice drivers out of cars to help reduce planet warming emissions.
Great transformation has taken place since. Transit advocates have pressed Metro and elected officials to stop treating bus riders as an afterthought. Former Councilmember Mike Bonin, who also sat on Metro’s governing board, pushed for the creation of the Bus Speed and Reliability Working Group. With a clear goal—to speed up the buses—and a mandate (授权) from political leaders, staff at the two agencies were able to cut through bureaucratic barriers that often stymie (阻碍) public works projects.
Bus Rapid Transit, or busways, with dedicated lanes and special stops, have faced resistance from some residents and business owners, who worry about losing car lanes or parking. The compromise is that most bus riders get the benefit of bus lanes only during rush hours, from 7 to 10 a. m. and 4 to 7 p. m. These rush-hour lanes will demonstrate the benefits of giving people fast, convenient bus service, so L. A. ‘s political leaders will wholeheartedly support more dedicated busways and even 24-hour bus lanes.
53. What have Metro and the city’s Department of Transportation done
A. Making preparations for the 2028 Olympics.
B. Demanding the buses to run 40 miles per hour.
C. Arranging special bus lanes during rush hours.
D. Calling on citizens to take public transportation.
54. What does the underlined word “entice” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Attract. B. Order. C. Force. D. Beg.
55. What led to the transformation
A. Politics. B. Public awareness. C. Economy. D. Marketing management.
56. What does the last paragraph imply
A. Some residents resist busways. B. More car lanes or parking will be lost.
C. Business owners conflict with bus riders. D. Public transportation may get more support.
【15】（2020上·内蒙古鄂尔多斯·高三校联考期中）
At the White Coat Ceremony, first-year medical students received their medical jackets and swore, marking a transition into the world of medicine. This historic ceremony was especially moving as it meant a new era of inclusion of Native Americans entering medicine.
On July 31, 2020, 54 future doctors were welcomed to the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, the first ever tribally affiliated (部落附属的) medical school in the US. Within this first Class of 2024, 20 percent are of Native American heritage, while 40 percent come from rural communities.
The Cherokee Nation paid $40 million for the construction of the medical school, a modern 84,000-square-foot facility. Construction on the site is expected to be completed this year. The campus officially sits on Cherokee tribal land, but four other tribal nations agreed to share the burden of supporting the new institution. The five native nations have promised to provide financial backing for scholarships, as well as allowing students to make use of tribal clinics for clinical rotations (换班).
Student Ashton Glover-Gatewood, a member of the Choctaw Nation and first year medical student said, “Being able to practice within Indian Health Service allows me to serve a great need in my own native community. Not only is a trusting relationship promoted by patients having access to medical doctors who look like them, but also higher quality of health care delivery can be enjoyed by both patients and physicians.”
As the first ever tribally affiliated medical school, the program aims to shape future doctors to work with communities who have lacked medical care and resources. By focusing on community-based, holistic (整体的) frameworks, it is clear that the school is well on the way to training medical professionals who can fulfill that mission.
Having a focus on giving back and cultural sensitivity, the Class of 2024 put on their white coats with a vision to make a positive impact.
57. Where do scholarships come from
A. Native American heritage. B. Incomes of tribal clinics.
C. The five native nations. D. Cherokee tribal land.
58. What are Ashton Glover-Gatewood’s words about
A. The urgency of developing good relationship.
B. The toughness for patients to access medical doctors.
C. The advantages of training medical students like him.
D. The importance of higher quality of health care delivery.
59. What is the author’s attitude to the Class of 2024
A. Doubtful. B. Approving. C. Objective. D. Ambiguous.
60. What’s the best title for the text
A. The White Coat Ceremony Matters a Lot to Natives
B. Native Americans Entering Medicine Is Significant
C. 54 Students Enter the College of Osteopathic Medicine
D. First Tribally Affiliated Medical School Opens in the US
【16】（2023上·辽宁大连·高三大连市金州高级中学校考期中）
Manchester City are the current champions of the English Premier League, and now they’re championing the cause of landfill waste by offering edible (可食用的) coffee and tea cups at their 55,000 seater Etihad Stadium. They played their first home match of the season, drumming Norwich City 5-0 while producing 0 pounds of disposable (一次性的) hot drinks cups--a disaster in a coffee loving country where a shocking 2.5 billion disposable cups are used every year.
“It is the first time that an ‘edible coffee cup’ has been introduced. This fantastic and innovative solution provides an amazing solution to waste, just eat your cup,“ reads a statement from the Etihad Stadium.
The cup is made by a Scottish startup called BioBite, and is essentially a 100-calorie biscuit in the shape of a cup. Made with wafer (薄脆饼) in much the same way as an ice cream cone，the cup will stay leak-proof for 12 hours, and even more amazingly, crunchy for one-half the duration of a “football” match. According to the company’s website, the cup is fully recyclable, but the taste of coffee-soaked cup is actually delicious.
There are several problems with making an edible coffee cup, however; and it’s why there still isn’t one today in the largest drinking chains.
Edible cups truly might be the best solution, provided firms like BioBite can bring the cost-per-unit down. 240 of their biscuit cups cost $111, about 14 cents more than what Starbucks pays for the cup, the plastic lid, and the wood stirrer.
Another limiting factor is that a wafer is not exactly the fuel of a healthy society. If there were a company that could make the wafers out of some kind of vegetable fiber, something many western diets are nutritionally short of, then you’re talking about a real revolution.
61. What is the purpose of writing the first paragraph
A. To introduce the Manchester City.
B. To arouse the awareness of preserving the environment.
C. To put forward the subject of using edible cups.
D. To cover a football match of Manchester City.
62. Which is true about the third paragraph
A. The popularity of the cup. B. The advantages of the cup.
C. The ways of using the cup. D. The process of making the cup.
63. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Western diets are short of nutrition.
B. Wafers are made from vegetable fibers.
C. The revolution for making cups is carried on.
D. Western eating habits need improving.
64. What is the author’s attitude to the edible coffee cup
A. Stubborn. B. Carefree. C. Supportive. D. Objective.
【17】（2023上·云南·高三昆明一中校联考阶段练习）
Olympic Games organizers in France presented the 2024 Olympic torch (火炬) that will light the Summer Games in the country a year from now. In the Olympic torch tradition, many people carry the torch in turn from Greece to the current location of the Games. After it has traveled thousands of kilometers. the torch will light the Olympic cauldron (火炬台) at the Opening Ceremony of the next Olympic Games.
French designer Mathieu Lehanneur created the torch. which is 70 centimeters long and made of lightweight steel. Lehanneur said its shape is inspired by the famous Seine River, which flows through Paris. He said the torch is equal from top to bottom and all around the middle, which stands for equality between athletes. The twisting shape of the torch represents peace.
The torch was made with lightweight steel. Its lower half copies the movement of the Seine, along which the opening ceremony will take place for over 500,000 viewers.
Lehanneur said he wants the torch to represent the kind of event that Paris 2024 hopes to be. “I wanted to move away from the torch appearing as an object of conquest (征服),” Lehanneur said. He also told reporters that designing the torch was much more techn1cal than he thought it would be. “The magic is not the torch itself. but the flame” Lehanneur said.
The torch will be lit up in Olympia, Grecce on April 16, 2024, followed by a nine day torch relay before sailing across the Mediterranean Sea from Athens to Marseille on May 8. It will then pass through several important places , which include Strasbourg , the Pantheon in Paris, the Mont Saint-Michel and multiple French territories.
Tony Estanguet, the Paris 2024 chief, said the torch is “very ,very beautiful”. He also said it is “...very pure, It’s perfectly balanced in the hand.”
65. Why is the torch equal from top to bottom
A. It is easy for torch-bearers to carry. B. It is the symbol of the Seine River.
C. It represents peace among nations. D. It shows equality between players.
66. What can be inferred from Lehanneur’s words
A. He wishes Paris 2024 to be the best ever. B. The torch is more important than the flame.
C. Designing the torch is harder than he thinks. D. He thinks highly of the torch’s appearance.
67. How long will it take the torch to travel from Greece to France
A. Twenty two days. B. Fifteen days.
C. Nine days. D. Eight days.
68. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A travel brochure. B. A sports magazine.
C. A science report. D. A research paper.
【18】（2023上·湖南·高三湖南师大附中校考阶段练习）
When Jason Allen submitted his “Th é tre D’opéra Spatial” into the Colorado StateFair’s fine arts competition, the print was an immediate hit, defeating 20 other artists in the “digitally manipulated photography” category to win the first-place blue ribbon and a $ 300 prize.
Allen’s piece offers a clear example of how rapidly AI-generated art has advanced. Trained on billions of internet images, the systems have decisively pushed the boundaries of what computers can create.
But it has also sparked a massive debate over the meaning of art, with Allen facing accusations that he had been deceiving with something he asked a machine to create.
Text-to-image tools like DALL-E 2 and Midjourney have quickly increased in sophistication and have become one of the hottest topics in AI. They can generate not just fake people, objects and locations but mimic entire visual styles.
But AI-generated art has been criticized as automated plagiarism (剽窃), because it relies on millions of ingested art pieces that are then parroted (机械地重复) together. It has also fueled deeper fears: blurring the boundaries of reality or interfering with human art.
Allen said his art piece shows people need to “get past their denial and fear” of a technology that could give rise to new inventions and reshape our world. “The AI,” he said, “is a tool, just like the paintbrush is a tool. Without the person, there is no creative force.”
Jessica Hair, a 25-year-old receptionist at a doctor’s office who won third place in the competition, said she did not feel as if Allen had acted unfairly and had no hard feelings about his win.
Hair said her “Judge, Jury, Executioner”, which depicts a tuxedoed skeleton on a golden throne surrounded by skulls, took 15 hours to create with a stylus (触屏笔) on an iPad Pro. But Allen’s piece took time, effort and subjective judgment, too, and “how do we qualify what is and isn’t art ” she said.
69. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the text
A. It is the first time in history that an AI-generated work has won an arts competition.
B. Advances made in computer art are not as rapid as the public believes them to be.
C. Computer-produced works have more success in some art forms than in others.
D. People’s acceptance of computer-produced art pieces can vary considerably.
70. According to the text, why is AI-generated art facing severe criticism
A. Because it will ultimately overtake human art in the future.
B. Because it will lead to a sharp decrease in human creativity.
C. Because it purely uses existing art pieces as its subject matter.
D. Because the technical standard of its output is extremely low.
71. What was Allen’s reaction to people’s criticism
A. He fought back like a soldier.
B. He kept silent like a victim.
C. He persuaded like a promoter.
D. He lost heart like a failure.
72. What is Jessica Hair’s attitude towards Allen’s award-winning piece
A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Cautious. D. Skeptical.
【19】（2023上·广东佛山·高三统考阶段练习）
Only a “cloud” away is how residents at the Dzilam reserve in Mexico think of the distance between Latin America and China, despite their geographical remoteness.
The “cloud” isn’t the one hanging up in the sky. What the residents refer to is in fact cloud technology, which has been applied to wildlife conservation in this Mexican reserve.
In recent years, with cloud technology, technicians and ecologists from China and its trans-Pacific partners have been able to work hand in hand under the Belt and Road Initiative to protect endangered species and their habitats in Mexico.
Home to many endangered species in Mexico, the Dzilam reserve, known for its biodiversity-rich habitats, has started to witness ecosystem degradation (衰退) over the years due to human activities and climate change. In 2002, the jaguar, the only big cat left in the reserve, was listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.
Local communities and environmentalists have tried to track the habitat of jaguars, but have found it rather difficult: These animals are often hidden in vast forests, rarely leaving obvious traces, making it hard to observe them under natural conditions.
To better protect wild animals and biodiversity, the Tech4Nature Mexico project was launched in the Dzilam reserve. The project collects video data from cameras recording 24 hours a day in the Dzilam reserve to monitor the biodiversity of the area and uses acoustic (声学的) technology to understand the existence of species and the health of ecosystems. The research team would use Huawei’s Al model to identify the areas where the big cat appeared by identifying sounds, studying their living habits and developing management plans to protect the species. In addition, when a threat is detected, the system immediately sends a real-time alarm with the location to local forest guards through an app for rapid intervention.
From September 2022 to May 2023, local experts, with the help of Huawei Cloud, have identified 119 species in the Dzilam reserve, including 88 species of birds, 22 species of mammals, five species of reptiles and four species of amphibians, of which 34 species are on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. They have also spotted at least five jaguars in the reserve.
Omelia Trejo, a resident of the Dzilam community, said their dream is “protecting jaguars for a lifetime,” but they worried that in the future, children might only see jaguars in photos. “Thanks to this project, our dream has come true.”
73. What does the underlined word “cloud” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. A typical weather phenomenon. B. A networked computing technology.
C. The cloud above the Dzilam reserve. D. The distance from Mexico to China.
74. What makes it difficult to track jaguars in the Dzilam reserve
A. Lack of local community’s support. B. Disapproval from environmentalists.
C. A few clearly recognizable tracks. D. Challenges in natural observation.
75. What does the writer intend to convey in paragraph 7
A. The urgent need for conservation. B. The challenges of species protection.
C. The success of Tech4Nature Mexico project. D. The diversity of species in the Dzilam reserve.
76. What is the resident’s attitude towards the Tech4Nature Mexico project
A. Positive B. Doubtful C. Unconcemed D. Neutral
【20】（2023上·湖南益阳·高三桃江县第一中学校联考阶段练习）
“Do what you love, not what others tell you is right,” says Georgia Lines of New Zealand.
I spoke with the 24-year-old singer-songwriter earlier this month about her rise to fame. In 2022, Lines was named breakthrough artist of the year at the annual Aotearoa music awards ceremony. Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand, an island country in the Pacific Ocean that is home to more than 5.1 million people.
Lines makes success look easy, but she has worked hard to perfect her skills. “I love what I do,” she told me. “I love it when I get lost in music, and everything works together.”
Already, Lines has opened for pop singer George Ezra. She hopes “to open for Harry Styles one day,” she added.
Lines has written more than 20 songs and worked together with several top artists, including Jack Burton, Alex James and Cassie Henderson. “I love working with other people and cooperating,” Lines said. “I find I work better when I’m with others, because we can exchange ideas with each other.”
When asked about her musical ambition growing up, Lines smiled. “I was never a musical genius as a child,”she said. “But I always loved singing and music.”
In recent years, Lines has drawn enthusiastic crowds for her concerts. The video for her hit song, “No One Knows”, won best music video of the year in New Zealand in 2021.
As for her future goals, Lines said that she wants “to have a promising career and to keep doing what I love.” That means focusing on her own career and artistic achievements. “Comparison is the robber of success, “she said. “If I had stopped to compare myself with others, I wouldn’t have made it as far as I have.”
77. What is the main topic of the author’s conversation with Lines
A. Her childhood. B. Her family.
C. Her style of music. D. Her way to success.
78. What do we know about Lines from paragraph 5
A. She likes teamwork. B. She respects top artists most.
C. She has a gift for music. D. She always loves music.
79. What is Lines trying to avoid doing
A. Valuing money too much. B. Ignoring her future career.
C. Comparing herself with others. D. Taking others’ suggestions.
80. Which word best describes Lines
A. Honest. B. Knowledgeable. C. Hard-working. D. Kind-hearted.
【21】（2023上·河南·高三安阳一中校联考阶段练习）
Dr. Joseph Dituri, also known as “Dr. Deep Sea”, has just finished an amazing adventure. For 100 days, the University of South Florida teacher lived in a small room underwater. He set a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days.
On March 1, Dr. Dituri, who’s 55, began the project. His goal was to stay for 100 days at a special underwater hotel called Jules’s Undersea Lodge. The hotel is 22 feet under the ocean surface in a protected area in Key Largo. The farther you go below the ocean’s surface, the greater the pressure will be. Dr. Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would af