广东省部分地区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语汇编：阅读理解（含解析）

广东省部分地区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
广东省广州市越秀区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷（含解析）
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Romantic Spas
Spas are always considered to be good for your health. When you plan to find one to refresh yourself, no doubt, the following must be the top on your list.
Corran Resort and Spa, Wales
As you float in the large, blue pool, head tipped back to look at the star-like lights above, that amazing moment will sink in at this country getaway. It’s a must for history lovers too, as the 16th century building at the heart of the hotel has been expertly restored and is surrounded by beautiful scenery. The focus at the Corran Spa is on aromatherapy (芳香疗法) .
Pennyhill Hotel, Surrey
With both indoor and outdoor pools, visitors have a lot of choices when it comes to taking a swim, and the ice cave and ballroom pool with underwater music keep things exciting. From the outside, the 19th century house looks more like something from a classic novel. With beautiful surrounding gardens, taking a walk could prove just as relaxing as the spa experience itself. The nearby Michelin star restaurant, Latymer, adds fine dining to a day of romance, but be sure to book in advance; it’s a popular spot.
Spa Themes, Machester
Spa Themes is great for those seeking a weekend focused on privacy. It is known for its diverse themed spas so it’s also ideal if you’re looking for a change from the more traditional spas. You could sample the Willy Wonka Chocolate-themed spa. which includes a chocolate chip body treatment alongside a host of sweet treats, or escape the February cold with Paradise Beach package, which will have you relaxing in a steam room full of pina colada smell.
1. What would surprise you at Corran Resport and Spa
A. The breathtaking scenery. B. The 16th century building.
C. The Michelin star hotel. D. The star-like lights above the pool.
2. What do Pennyhill Hotel and Spa Themes share in common
A. Various spas. B. Outdoor pools. C. Historic rooms. D. Fine foods.
3. In which part of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Literature. B. Fitness. C. Leisure. D. Education.
B
Like many great ideas, Mike started small. In 2014, a friend inspired him to perform an act of kindness as a social media challenge.
Mike decided to choose the 79-year-old senior named Jennifer, who not only dropped off baked goods for the neighbors but also volunteered at the homeless shelter. To know Jennifer better, Mike asked to spend a day with her. “It was the first time that someone had made a day about her,” says the 30-year-old.
Their shared experience got Mike thinking: how many other seniors might benefit from that kind of attention At the time, Cara, a student in their community, was equally interested in this question, and the pair came up with a plan: they would find local seniors with long-time dreams and work to fulfill those wishes. They even settled on a name for their new charity: We Are Young, or WAY for short. It has since delivered on 38 dreams—ranging from a helicopter trip to watching a football game.
Seniors can nominate (提名) themselves or be nominated by someone else. Melanie nominated her partner, 78-year-old Victor, to go rockhounding-a hobby he’d given up when he became physically difficult. The team at WAY borrowed a boat so they could reach the beach and enjoy the day there.
“If you lose the sense of purpose that having a passion can give you your self-confidence goes down,” says Mike. “Now, Victor has retrieved some of his self-confidence. We want to show that anything is possible with the support of others.”
While their organization operates only in their neighborhood, Mike and Cara have their own dreams. Each WAY wish is recorded, and that’s purposeful—the pair want people watching to be encouraged to fulfill a wish for a senior in their own community. “We want to create a nationwide movement that shifts how we view, value and support seniors,” says Mike. “That is the impact we’re trying to create.”
4. Why did Mike choose Jennifer to perform acts of kindness
A. She lived alone and could hardly cook. B. She had difficulty in using social media.
C. She was always friendly to the neighbors. D. She was sent to the homeless shelter recently.
5. Which of the following citizens would probably benefit from WAY
A. A charity member planning to collect birthday wishes.
B. An elderly hoping to revisit his birthplace for a long time.
C. A senior high student looking forward to a trip to England.
D. A caretaker in the nursing home expecting a bunch of flowers.
6. What does the underlined word “retrieved” in paragraph 6 probably mean
A. regained B. reserved C. remembered D. resolved
7. What is the pair’s purpose of recording the WAY wishes
A. To keep track of the whole process. B. To inspire more viewers to take action.
C. To invite more elderly to participate in. D. To give encouragement to those in need.
C
Growing up on a farm in Virginia during racial segregation (种族隔离) , West knew education would be her means of escape. But she didn’t know her quiet work would change lives around the world.
Gladys West knew from a young age that she didn’t want to be a farmer. But the mathematician, born in 1930 in a county, still had to help harvest crops on her family’s small farm. The hard work started before daybreak and lasted well into the blistering heat of the afternoon. She hated the dirt but, while she worked, she kept her mind on the building behind the trees at the end of the farm. It was her school, and even then she knew it would be her ticket to freedom. “I was gonna get an education and I was going to get out of there. I wasn’t going to be stuck there all my life,” West, 89, says firmly.
Gladys West began her career as a mathematician in 1956 in a lab where there were only three other black employees when she joined. She was widely admired for her ability to solve complex mathematical problems by hand. She eventually went on to program computers to solve the equations (等式) for her. Her first major project was to determine the movements of Neptune and Pluto in relation to each other. In 1978, Gladys became the Project Manager of SeaSat, an surveillance (监控) satellite designed to provide data on oceanographic features and conditions. The project was among the first to show that satellites can be used to observe oceanographic data. By programming a computer to account for tides, gravity, and other factors, Gladys and her team created a program to precisely calculate the orbit of satellites. Her work on this project made it possible to develop a geoid, which is a model of the shape of the Earth. The model and its later updates led to her developing the GPS system, which can make accurate calculations in any location on Earth.
Finally in 2018, through her tireless efforts, Gladys West received formal recognition for her work on the GPS. Her name also got featured on the BBC’s 100 Women of 2018, which honored inspiring women from around the globe.
8. What can we learn in paragraph 2
A. Gladys became a mathematician when working as a farmer.
B. Gladys had to raise her family by working hard on the farm.
C. Gladys was eager to get out of the poor situation for freedom.
D. Gladys could not pay for school education when she was young.
9. What directly contributed to the development of the GPS system
A. The orbit of the satellites. B. The movements of the planets.
C. An equation. D. The model of Earth shape.
10. Which of the following best describe Gladys West
A. Helpful and easygoing. B. Determined and competent.
C. Devoted and considerate. D. Optimistic and thankful.
11. Which is the best title of the passage
A. How to Escape from Poverty
B. How to Become a Mathematician
C. Gladys West: the Hidden Figure Who Helped Invented GPS
D. Gladys West: A Girl Who Struggled to Realize Her Dreams
D
Do you speak a Chinese dialect in your daily life While Mandarin is widely spoken by people across China, some local dialects are in danger of dying out. To save them, the Ministry of Education and the State Language Commission launched the Chinese Language Resources Protection Project CLRPP years ago.
This project, which surveyed the language resources of 1,712 locations including 103 with endangered Chinese dialects, has helped China successfully build the largest language resource library in the world. The online library not only meets the needs of professional researchers but also enables the public to access over 5.6 million audio files and over 5 million video files for their dialect learning.
When it comes to the reason, Dr. Zhang, chief expert on CLRPP, once expressed his concerns in an article. “For about over a decade, in Wu dialect areas, children aged 6 to 15 can understand but hardly speak the dialect. Young people above 15 years old sometimes speak it, but not fluently, Zhang said. “If this continues, dialects will disappear in a few decades. When local dialects disappear, where will our nostalgic (怀旧的) feelings find their home ”
As China is a vast country with a wide variety of dialects, national efforts have been made to establish a language resource library. “Most international language protection projects are implemented by separate efforts. But in China, it’s a national project,” said Zhang. Within five years, more than 350 universities and research institutions took part in the project, with over 4,500 professional technicians and more than 6,000 language dialect speakers involved.
Language protection not only relies on the government and experts but also on the involvement of billions of language users. The project supports schools to set up some extracurricular classes so students can learn dialects and local opera performances. Currently, the second stage of the project is underway. Its main tasks include the deeper development of digital applications, such as digital and mobile dictionaries for dialects as well as multilingual textbooks.
12. What do we know about CLRPP
A. It has provided a large number of audio and video files for researchers.
B. It has saved at least 103 endangered Chinese dialects from 1,712 locations.
C. It has played a vital role in setting up an online library for dialect learning.
D. It has made a collection of all the endangered dialects in different locations.
13. What can we infer from Dr. Zhang’s words
A. Young children in Wu area can no more speak the dialect.
B. Natives have urgent desire to save the dialects in the future.
C. The fluency of local dialects raised much concern nationwide.
D. People may lose a sense of belonging as local dialects die out.
14. What differs China with other countries in language protection
A. Only China has libraries for protection of language resource.
B. Chinese government has invested more on language protection.
C. China is home to more types of dialects than other countries do.
D. People in China made joint efforts to protect their local dialects.
15. Which is helpful to language protection
A. Promotion of local opera performances.
B. Mobile dictionaries for Chinese learning.
C. Further exploration of existing textbooks.
D. Extracurricular classes of digital development.
广东省揭阳市揭东区2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题（含解析）
第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Watercolor Painting Classes
The following is something related to watercolor painting classes for people online.
What is the Watercolor Academy
The Watercolor Academy is much more than just a painting course. Here, you will also become a member of a unique art community where you can exhibit your artworks, get professional opinions on your creative progress, have your art questions answered, and communicate with your academy visitors.
Contents
Learn how to paint watercolors in our fun and practical art classes taught by professional artists in London. Our lively, fun Watercolor Painting Courses are designed to debunk (揭穿) the myth that painting with watercolors and inks is difficult—through our tutors’ lively instruction and encouragement, students will lose their depression and create lively artwork.
Schedule
Classes meet once a week on their scheduled day. Review our schedule to find out when course terms start and end, and please see the registration page for class days and times. We believe that with time, encouragement and the proper instruction, anyone can learn to draw and paint exceptionally well. Our school has served the Minneapolis & St. Paul community for over 25 years as artists and teachers.
Fees
The price for a group of 2 to 5 people is $ 100 per person. For 6 or more participants, the cost is $60 per person. The price for a private class starts at $ 200 for an individual. If you choose the private class, you will be able to select the painting of your choice and schedule the day and time that works well for you and the instructor. Call 970-429-2777 to book a private watercolor class.
1. What can students do in the Watercolor Academy
A Give a lecture on painting. B. Present their own good works.
C. Set up a unique art community. D. Learn to give professional opinions.
2. What’s the purpose of the Watercolor Painting Courses
A. To show watercolor painting is fun. B. To make students professional artists.
C. To make students more lively. D. To make watercolor painting easy for its students.
3. What is special about the private class
A. It can last for many hours. B. The class is given by famous artists.
C. The students can schedule their class time. D. It requires students to work well.
B
On November 7, Lewis Pugh completed a one-kilometer swim in the freezing waters of King Edward Cove, off South Georgia in Antarctica. He was wearing only his swimming glasses, cap and Speedo !
Pugh is an advocate for our oceans and seas, working to protect these ecosystems with their large diversity of marine life. When asked why he doesn't wear a wetsuit(防寒泳衣), Pugh says, "I ask world leaders to do everything they can to protect our oceans. Sometimes the steps they need to take are difficult and unpopular. If I'm asking them to be courageous, I must also be. Swimming in a wetsuit would not send the right message."
It took Pugh about 19 minutes to complete the one-kilometer swim in Antarctica where the water averaged about 1.6 degrees Celsius. He says that his body can only tolerate about 20 minutes in the freezing waters before it starts shutting down. As he swims, his body temperature steadily drops, which in turn causes his muscle control to drop, slowing him down. When he is done with his swim, his support team rushes him to a hot shower and it takes almost an hour for his body temperature to return to normal.
Doctors and Pugh caution that one must receive months of training to swim in such cold waters. Even expert swimmers who are unused to freezing water can drown within minutes because of the physical shock experienced by the body. Pugh says he trained for six months before this swim.
This is not the first time that Pugh has swum in dangerous conditions. In 2007, he swam one kilometer in the North Pole to draw attention to the melting Arctic ice due to climate change. In 2015, he swam in the Bay of Whales in Antarctica's Ross Sea as part of his successful campaign to help set up a marine reserve there.
4. Why did Lewis Pugh swim without a wetsuits
A. To show his bravery.
B. To swim faster.
C. To build up his body.
D. To have overnight fame.
5. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to'
A His body temperature.
B. His body
C. The water.
D. The water temperature.
6. What's Pugh's advice about swimming in freezing waters
A. One should be expert at swimming.
B One must be used to long-distance swimming.
C. One should be ready to take on challenges.
D. One must be adequately prepared for it.
7. What may be the best title for the text
A. Lewis Pugh: achieving the impossible
B. How to survive a swim in cold waters
C. Lewis Pugh: swimming for a cause
D. How to prepare for extreme swimming
C
There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep-but what does that really mean It turns out that the answer depends not only on your age, but also on your lifestyle. Some people are productive and happy with fewer hours of sleep, while others need more. Still, experts can determine guidelines that work for most people. The National Sleep Foundation researched the topic and gave new recommendations this week. The foundation acknowledge s that sleep needs will very lifestyle and stress should be taken into consideration but their recommendations offer a general guideline. For example, teenagers (14-17 years old) need 8-10 hours’ sleep every day.
To create the recommendations, some sleep and medical experts reviewed 312 articles from journals published during the last decade. This is the first time that a professional organization has developed age -specific recommended sleep durations (时长)bbased on systematic review of the world scientific literature.
A lack of sleep can be linked to weight gain, because that causes an increase in appetite, according to the foundation. It can also have serious consequences on the brain. People who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk for depression (抑郁症), and can endanger others. Those who become sleepy while driving, for example, risk both their lives and the lives of those around them.
Researchers also have found in the past that too much sleep can have negative effects. Low socioeconomic status and depression reportedly are significantly associated with longer sleep. However, experts nowadays find that research on oversleeping is still doubtful and needs more attention. Currently, there is no strong evidence that sleeping too much has health consequences. There is, however, laboratory evidence that short sleep durations of four to five hours have negative consequences. We need similar laboratory studies to determine whether long sleep durations result in physiological changes that could lead to disease before we make any recommendations against sleep extension.
8. Which is TRUE about sleeping time
A. The time you need for sleep is related to your personal situation.
B. Experts’ guideline for sleeping time applies to all the people.
C. The less you sleep, the more productive you are.
D. The more you sleep, the more energetic you are.
9. The research shows that people without enough sleep will ______.
A. lose some weight B. eat more food
C. dream during their sleep D. drive faster than usual
10. From Paragraph 4, we can learn that ______.
A. too much sleep may result in social changes
B. researchers now agree with those in the past
C. more research on oversleeping is needed
D. research on oversleeping is quite persuasive
11. From which section of a newspaper is the passage most probably taken
A. Health. B. Psychology. C. Sport. D. Education.
D
Should we be thrilled that, for the first time in a century, Australia went more than a week without using any coal to make electricity While some are welcoming this as a sign that the country is going green, the bigger picture is less encouraging. For one thing, renewables （可再生能源）supplied only 23 per cent of electricity during this coal-free period, while 45 per cent came from natural gas. In the past decade, the country has gone from getting a third of its electricity from coal to obtaining more than a third from renewables like onshore wind on average. Australia now gets 11 per cent of its electricity from “renewable” biomass （生物质能）, much of it using imported wood. But forest campaigners say swapping coal for wood isn’t truly renewable and is actually doing huge damage to the environment.
For another, Australia is off-track when it comes to meeting its long-term targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (排放).Producing electricity without burning fossil fuels is relatively easy. But it is much harder to heat homes, to make cement and steel, to grow food and to power cars, ships and planes without producing any greenhouse gases. In view of this, we should handle the energy and climate crises at the same time by finding climate-friendly alternatives to coal.
Australia has now stopped the financial aid that drove its renewables revolution. So growth in renewable energy is expected to come to a stop in a decade. The global renewables revolution seems to be following the same trend. The International Energy Agency （IEA） recently announced that the world added 180 gigawatts （千兆瓦）of solar, wind, hydro power and bioenergy in 2018, the same as in 2017. But IEA said we must add 300 gigawatts a year to have a chance of limiting global warming to under 2°C by 2100. So we should cheer the end of coal, but continue to worry about how it will be replaced.
12. In the “coal-free week”, what did Australia use most to make electricity
A. Natural gas. B. Onshore wind.
C. Biomass. D. Wood.
13. What can be inferred about the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Paragraph 2
A. Positive results are tracked.
B. Long-term goals are ambitious.
C. Additional efforts are required.
D. Climate changes are unavoidable.
14. What can we learn about renewable energy in Paragraph 3
A. It ought to be replaced.
B. It will see an adequate increase.
C. It starts a revolution in Australia.
D. It needs constant financial aid.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards the coal-free week
A. Skeptical. B. Optimistic.
C. Thrilled. D. Ambiguous.
广东省茂名市电白区2023—2024学年高二上学期期末质量监测英语试卷（含解析）
第一节 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Wonka
Paddington 2 has been hailed as one of the all-time great family films. Now its director, Paul King, and his co-writer, Simon Farnaby, have turned their attention to another much-loved British children’s book character, Willy Wonka from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In this musical prequel, the top-hatted Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) opens his first sweet shop, with the help of an Oompa-Loompa played by Hugh Grant.
Released from 6 December internationally
The Boy and the Heron
Hayao Miyazaki is the director of such landmark works as My Neighbour Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle. Now aged 82, he has said that his latest film, The Boy and the Heron, will be his last. Beginning with the bombing of Tokyo during World War Two, the story moves first to the countryside and then to a magical realm reminiscent of Spirited Away.
Released on 8 December in the US and Canada, and 26 December in the UK and Ireland
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Momoa is back as Arthur Curry, the king of Atlantis, alongside Patrick Wilson as his half-brother, Amber Heard as his girlfriend, Nicole Kidman as his mother, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as his arch-enemy, Manta. The film’s director, James Wan told Clark Collis at Entertainment Weekly, “The beauty of this movie, this Aquaman world, is that ... we are our own separate universe.”
Released from 20 December internationally
Leave the World Behind
A family is having a quiet holiday in a rented house when some uninvited visitors announce that the world is coming to an end. That was the premise of Leave the World Behind, another apocalyptic thriller adapted from a novel. It features Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke as the holidaying couple, and Mahershala Ali as the mystery man who turns up with his daughter, Myha’la Herrold. Can either family trust the other one The film is “one of the year’s best and no doubt will spark massive amounts of conversation”, says Kristen Lopez in The Wrap.
Released on 8 December on Netflix internationally
1. Who is the director of Paddington 2
A. Simon Farnaby B. Hayao Miyazaki C. Paul King D. James Wan
2. When can you enjoy Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
A. from 8 December. B. from 20 December.
C. from 6 December. D. from 26 December.
3. What kind of passage is this
A. News report B. Argumentation C. Exposition D. Advertisement
B
Jamie Whitmore, 43, isn’t used to slowing down. The professional athlete who became a gold medalist in the Olympics for the disabled has never met a challenge she couldn’t overcome, whether it was a mountain bike race or cancer.
One morning in 2007, Whitmore found her le g muscles were tight when going for a jog. Thinking she’d pushed herself too hard in the last race, she ignored the pain. Later at a sports camp in Arizona, she realized something was wrong. “Once I got on my bike I was so painful that it was hard to lift my legs. I flew back home to go to hospital.” What doctors found shocked them all: Whitmore had a soft tissue tumour (肿瘤) that started in the bone, and the tumour wrapped around her nerves of waist, touching several vital organs.
After the surgery, Whitmore had to learn to walk again with the help of a physical doctor. She also started radiation treatment, but four months later, doc-tors had worse news: A scan showed the cancer was back. “This time it was more aggressive. Doctors took the rest of my nerves in the waist, and removed some tumours from my tail bone.” Whitmore developed sepsis (败血症) from the surgery and endured a two-month recovery. “My scans were coming back, showing I was clear of cancer, but now I had all of these other complications (并发症).”
Today, Whitmore is a mother and cancer-free. She has won a gold medal in the Paralympics, and has set two world records. Whitmore has some advice for others with limitations: “Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do. You have to find out yourself. Some doctors told me I would never ride anything more than a stationary bike. And yet I rode my mountain bike 104 miles climbing from 9,000 feet to 14,000feet. You just can’t give up.”
4. What’s Whitmore’s first reaction to her leg pain
A She was very scared. B. She thought of muscle tumour.
C. She related it to cancer. D. She thought nothing of it.
5. Who does the underlined part in Paragraph 4refer to
A. People living with disabilities. B. People short of virtues.
C. People without good luck. D. People living with cancers.
6. Which one of the following best describes Whitmore
A. Humorous and unhealthy.
B. Strong-minded and optimistic.
C. Outgoing and honest.
D. Determined and naughty.
C
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) 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: Skillful Shape-Sorters
广东省深圳市宝安区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试卷（含解析）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Throughout the past century. Canyon visitors are often surprised to learn that Grand Canyon sets no records for immense size. However, this landscape is defined as “grand” due to a combination of factors. The layers have been preserved almost perfectly. Nowhere else on Earth displays so many quantities of the planet’s history. The resulting landscape provides visitors with some of the most magnificent on the planet.
Scenic Spots
South Rim
There are trailhead of the Bright Angel Trail, historic buildings, and massive crowds. It is a popular stop for many travelers and provides an excellent point for viewing the canyon.
North Rim
With far fewer visitors, this area can be a great place to enjoy the peace and majesty (壮观) of the canyon. The main viewpoints are Bright Angel Point, Cape Royal, and Point Imperial.
Grand Canyon West
It is a viewpoint to overlook the last few miles of Grand Canyon. Activities include rafting trips on last few miles of whitewater and boat rides on the smooth waters of Lake Mead.
Havasupai Reservation
It is somewhat affected, the incredible canyon below the Supai Village is worth the visit. Visitors must park here and hike, ride, or fly to Supai near the waterfalls.
Transportation
By car
While the average distance across the canyon is only ten miles, there are no roads, meaning the trip by car is a five-hour drive of 215 miles. All private vehicles entering must pay a $35 entrance fee.
By bus
Bus is an option for customized travel times and locations, providing transportation at any time from any location with drivers that have expert knowledge of the Grand Canyon region.
By train
The train features a historic sightseeing during the way. However, it takes about twice as long as driving to the canyon. Individuals on a train must pay a $15 entrance fee.
16. What makes Grand Canyon “grand”
A. Immense size. B. Preserved layers.
C. Display of planet’s history. D. All of the above.
17. Which spot will attract people who are interested in watersports
A. South Rim.
B. North Rim.
C. Grand Canyon West.
D. Havasupai Reservation.
18. What is special about travelling by bus, compared with other means of transportation
A. Driving distance. B. Personalized service.
C Entrance price. D. Natural sightseeing.
B
Many people are fascinated by the idea of being a journalist. They get to travel to different places, meet different people, and share their thoughts with a large audience. Peng Yixuan, studying digital media at the Communication University of China, has been a video journalist at China Daily for almost five years.
Peng is well-known for her vlogs recording big national events and taking the audience along for the ride. But the process of his becoming a famous vlogger was quite accidental. “When I came up with the idea of recording two sessions in the form of a vlog with just my phone in 2019, the others on my team felt unsure about it,” Peng said. “But we decided to give it a try, and it went viral.”
Compared with traditional media journalists, those in new media are “almighty (全能的)”. “From Script (脚本) writing to video editing, we need to be competitive in each step of the video-making process,” Peng said. “We also need to react fast to the latest news and think of what young people are curious about. Bringing the serious-natured national event closer to ordinary people is what I believe to be the reason for success.
Also, it’s important to “care”. Peng said that only when you actually care about the people and the topic you are covering will you make the interviewees open up and touch the hearts of your audience. “I’m an ENFP-an extroverted (外向的) person. I’m always curious about the lives of others and want to engage with them,” she said. Once, Peng tried to interview an ambassador. She saw him reject many journalists before her. “I knew I couldn’t simply ask him to do the interview.” Instead, she said, “Your outfit is so cool! Are these traditional clothes from your country ” That’s what got him to start talking to her.
Peng’s job makes her see the necessity and power of international communication. “I can feel the changes in Chinese media over the past few decades,” Peng said. “We went from telling stories from abroad to telling the world our stories. As a journalist, it’s my honour to be a part of it.”
19. What do we know about Peng Yixuan
A. She starts her journalist career this year.
B. She is only good at video editing skills.
C. She always seeks interactions with others.
D She was sure that her vlog would go viral.
20. Which is NOT the reason for Peng’s success
A. News-audience engagement.
B. Timely capture of latest news.
C. High writing and editing skill.
D. Curiosity towards young people.
21. Why did Peng Yixuan tell the story of interviewing an ambassador
A. To show she is an outgoing and careful person.
B. To illustrate the importance of care in interviewing.
C. To prove she has more advantages than other journalists.
D. To show she likes communicating and engaging with people.
22. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. How to become a journalist B. A new journalist and v logger
C. Reporting with her own style D. Peng went viral in new media
C
What can a seal teach us about the deep ocean Plenty-as long as it’s wearing satellite-linked devices on its head. Clive McMahon, who works on an elephant seal tagging project at the University of Tasmania in Australia, said that deep-diving seals can provide scientists with a wealth of information on the structure of the ocean floor.
To gather this information, McMahon and his team attached small satellite-linked devices to seals. The devices took measurements of temperature and depth as the seals swam. Since 2004, McMahon’s team has tracked more than 500, 000 individual seal dives beneath the East Antarctic continental shelf, which is the edge of a continent that lies under the ocean.
“Given the remote nature of Antarctica and the surrounding Southern Ocean, only a small part of the Antarctic continental shelf was surveyed by ships in the past,” McMahon said. “So the information available about this area is sparse.” But seals are helping scientists fill in the pieces to this puzzle. In July 2023, McMahon and his team published a study about their work with deep-diving seals in a scientific journal.
Information from seal dives is helping scientists understand how the ocean affects Antarctica’s role in global climate. “We found in some regions that more than 25 percent of previous estimates of the ocean depths were wrong.” said Mark Hindell, who also worked on the study. “We only know this now because the seals were diving hundreds of meters below those depths. In the most extreme cases, they dived more than 1, 000 meters (3,281feet) deeper than what we thought was the ‘ocean floor’”.
The data, or information, from the dives also revealed new underwater features, including troughs, which are long, wide and deep sunken areas in the ocean floor. Thanks to the seals, the scientists also found a deep canyon near the Vanderford Glacier, which is as low-moving river of ice hundreds or thousands of meters deep.
23. What is the main purpose of the article
A. Analyzing East Antarctic shelf’s geography.
B. Discussing ocean impacts on climate change.
C. Describing satellite devices in ocean research.
D. Introducing seals’ role in collecting ocean data.
24. Which is closest in meaning to “sparse” in paragraph 3
A. Limited. B. Plentiful. C. Complex. D. Unrelated.
25. Why is the seal-gathered data considered important
A. Seals dive deeper than other marine animals.
B. Seals are able to replace extensive ship surveys.
C. Seals are equipped with advanced technology in devices.
D. Seals access remote ocean areas beyond human’s knowledge.
26. What might the article continue talking about
A. The impact of seal dives on ocean ecosystem research.
B The challenges faced by scientists in tracking seal dives.
C. The significance of the newly discovered underwater features.
D. The applications of satellite-linked devices in other animal studies.
D
“You can love someone and still choose to say goodbye to them.” Tara now says. It’s hard to understand these words until I read Tara Westover’s memoir Educated.
In her book Educated, Tara was raised in rural Idaho. Her dad believed the world was coming to an end, and that the family should interact with the health and education systems as little as possible. Major medical crises went untreated-her mother never recovered from her brain injury. Because Tara and her six siblings worked at their father’s junkyard， none of them received proper homeschooling.
Educated is an amazing story. I found it fascinating how it took studying philosophy and history in school for Tara to trust her own perception of the world. Before stepping foot in a classroom until she was 17, her worldview was entirely shaped by her dad. It wasn’t until she went to Brigham Young University that she realized there were other perspectives on things her dad had presented as fact. Eventually, she earned her doctorate in history from Cambridge. Of the seven Westover siblings, three earned Ph. D.s. I think their childhood experience made them tough and helped them persevere. When you meet Tara, she is never cruel even when mentioning her childhood traumas, including the physical abuse she suffered. I was impressed by how she talks so openly about how ignorant she once was.
Educated touches on the divides in our country: rural versus urban, college-educated versus not. Since she’s spent her whole life moving between these two worlds, I asked Tara what she thought. “I worry that education is becoming a stick that some people use to beat other people into submission or becoming something that people feel arrogant (傲慢的) about,” she said. “I think education is really just a process of self-discovery-of developing a sense of self and what you think. I think of it as this great mechanism of connecting and equalizing.”
Tara’s process of self-discovery is beautifully captured in Educated. She’s a talented writer, and I suspect this book isn’t the last.
27. How did Tara’s upbringing shape her worldview
A. It prepared her for a successful academic career.
B. It limited her access to education and critical thinking.
C. It encouraged her to embrace different perspectives and ideas.
D. It instilled in her a strong sense of independence and resilience.
28. Which could best describe Tara according to the text
A. Perseverant and honest. B. Talented and weak.
C. Cruel and accomplished. D. Romantic and determined.
29. According to Tara, what should education primarily involve
A Exploring more of oneself and individual thoughts.
B. Following established social rules and regulations
C. Strengthening divisions and in equalities among people.
D. Obtaining certain rights and privileges to defeat others.
30. What is the text type of this passage
A. Autobiography. B. News report.
C. Persuasive essays. D. Book review.
广东省深圳市光明区2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题（含解析）
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
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11. What will you learn with Demi Lang
A. Crafting embroidery. B. Drawing buildings.
C. Pressing flowers. D. Photographing pets.
12. Which course best suits nature lovers
A. Intermediate Embroidery. B. Architectural Illustration for Everyone.
C. Beyond Botanicals. D. Introduction to Pet Photography.
13. What do the courses have in common
A. They are for beginners. B. They involve using photos.
C. They are free of charge. D. They offer detailed guidance.
B
When people ask about my experience of learning Cantonese I recount a journey driven by unending curiosity and a strong desire to connect with a dynamic culture.
Growing up in a Russian family, my fascination with languages grew thanks to my father, a language expert. It’s during a cultural appreciation class in junior high that I was first introduced to the world of Hong Kong films, famous for their characteristic action-packed dramas and storytelling styles. However, what really amazed me was the uniqueness of the language, Cantonese, which sparked a urgent need within me to explore it and the rich culture behind. This marked the beginning of a thrilling linguistic journey.
Learning Cantonese posed challenges, such as unfamiliar characters, complex tones, and different grammar structures, yet I persevered. Immersed in textbooks and available online courses, I practiced the tones everyday until my pronunciation flowed naturally. Cantonese dramas and music also played a role in familiarizing me with its rhythm.
To truly grasp the essence of Cantonese, I knew that studying alone wasn’t enough — I needed firsthand experience. So, I took a gap year to pack my bags for Hong Kong, a city featuring the lively heartbeat of Cantonese culture. Buried in its busy streets and daily conversations, from casual chats to food ordering, I found myself enveloped in a linguistic wonderland. Within a few months, my Cantonese proficiency flourished, fueling a surge of confidence.
My explorations extended beyond the streets. I enrolled in formal language classes that offered professional guidance. Through hard work, I successfully completed all the courses in Cantonese Linguistics. From then on, I’ve been passionately committed to spreading the Cantonese culture, ensuring its richness reaches a wider audience.
Today, I continue my Cantonese voyage with unflagging enthusiasm. It has transformed into more than just a linguistic pursuit; it grants me a passport to sincere connections, profound insights, and heartfelt admiration for its one-of-a-kind culture.
14. What motivated the author to start his linguistic journey
A. His father’s intentional arrangement.
B. His teacher’s positive encouragement.
C. His strong interest in Chinese movies.
D. His great passion for cultural exploration.
15. Why did the author head to Hong Kong during the gap year
A. To participate in a language workshop.
B. To take a bite of the diverse local food.
C. To fully comprehend the spirit of Cantonese.
D. To stay well informed about studying abroad.
16. Which best describes the author’s learning process of Cantonese
A Demanding but strategic.
B Effortless and enjoyable.
C. Challenging but creative.
D. Adventurous and eventful.
17. What message does the text mainly convey
A. Education is the passport to the future.
B. Language is the road map of a culture.
C. Opportunity favors the prepared mind.
D. Success belongs to those with curiosity.
C
The Netherlands is the only country in the world with more bicycles than residents. By 2022, the Netherlands has had a total of about 23 million bicycles, with an ownership rate of 1.35 bikes per person. One study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that in the Netherlands cycling prevents about 6,500 early deaths each year, and that Dutch people have 1.5 years longer life expectancy (预期寿命) due to cycling.
“The time spent cycling was about 74 minutes per week for Dutch adults aged 20 to 90 years old. The time was fairly stable over adulthood and reached its apex in the early days of retirement, in one’s 60s. The death rate reduction, which was a direct result of the average time spent cycling for a certain age group, was therefore also the highest among the seniors who just retired,” said Jeremy Smith, an expert from NIH.
What is it that makes cycling so beneficial Obviously, cycling is a form of exercise. It is a great form of cardio (有氧的) exercise, which gets your heart pumping and helps strengthen the heart muscles. Doing cardio exercise may also help lower your blood pressure.
Furthermore, solid evidence proves the link between cycling and better thinking skills. Even younger adults claim that a bike ride helps shift their thinking to a higher level — and research backs them up. In one small study, young men are required to cycle for 30 minutes every day for 3 weeks. They also completed a series of cognitive (认知的) tests before and afterward. After cycling, they scored higher on memory, reasoning and planning, and they were able to finish the tests more rapidly than before.
Besides all the benefits mentioned above, cycling, as many Dutch put it, is a way of life. In their simplest form, bikes are tools for travelling. But they’re so much more. They are cognitive improvement, environmental protection, satisfaction and an expression of freedom. They bring people of the same passion together and connect them to a greater journey of life.
18. Why does the author list figures in paragraph 1
A. To compare the number of residents and bikes.
B. To illustrate the link between health and cycling.
C. To indicate the urgency for green transportation.
D. To emphasize the accuracy of the study by NIH.
19. What does the underlined word “apex” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Target. B. Peak. C. Destination. D. Potential.
20. What do we know about the study in paragraph 4
A. It justifies the mental benefits of cycling.
B. It teaches practical skills about cycling.
C. It improves the critical thinking of young men.
D. It compares cognitive levels among different people.
21. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Netherlands: A Country With Better Health
B. Netherlands: The Bicycle Capital of the World
C Cycling: An Activity Bringing People Together
D. Cycling: An Activity Improving Your Health and More
D
Intelligence is traditionally viewed as the ability to think and learn. Yet in a complex world, there’s another set of cognitive (认知的) skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink. Therefore, my aim in this book is to explore how rethinking happens by seeking out the most convincing evidence and some of the world’s most skilled rethinkers.
The first section focuses on opening our own minds. You’ll find out why a forward-thinking businessman got trapped in the past, how a Nobel Prize-winning scientist welcomes the joy of being wrong, how the world’s best forecasters update their views, and how an Oscar-winning filmmaker has productive fights.
The second section examines how we can encourage other people to think again. You’ll learn how an international debate champion wins arguments and an African-American musician persuades people to abandon discrimination (歧视). You’ll discover how a special kind of listening helped an officer convince the opposing side to join in peace talks. And if you’re a Yankees fan, I’m going to see if I can convince you to root for the Red Sox.
The third section is about how we can create communities of lifelong learners. In social life, a lab that specializes in difficult conversations will cast light on how we can communicate better about debated issues like climate change. In schools, you’ll find out how educators teach kids to think again by treating classrooms like museums, and approaching projects like rewriting time-honored textbooks. I close by examining the importance of reconsidering our best-laid plans.
This book is an invitation to let go of knowledge and opinions that are no longer serving you well, and to establish your sense of self in flexibility rather than consistency. If you can master the art of rethinking, I believe you’ll be better positioned for success at work and happiness in life. Thinking again can help you generate new solutions to old problems and revisit old solutions to new problems. It’s a path to learning more from the people around you and living with fewer regrets.
22. How does the author explain his or her ideas in the book
A. By quoting famous sayings. B. By reviewing traditional theories.
C. By presenting research results. D. By providing various examples.
23. Which of the following is probably covered in the second section
A. Helping a student with a complex math problem.
B. Walking an athlete through a detailed training plan.
C. Talking a friend into trying a different dressing style.
D. Guiding an employee to build a successful career path.
24 What does the author suggest readers do in the third section
A. Find faults in textbooks. B. Reflect on existing ideas.
C. Engage in climate debates. D. Change classroom decorations.
25. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Rethinking: Find New Ways to Success
B. Intelligence: the Ability to Think and Learn
C. How Can We Adapt to a Complex World
D. Why Does Rethinking Improve Intelligence
参考答案
广东省广州市越秀区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷（含解析）
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍三处浪漫的矿泉疗养地。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由Corran Resort and Spa, Wales中“As you float in the large, blue pool, head tipped back to look at the star-like lights above, that amazing moment will sink in at this country getaway.(当你漂浮在蓝色的大水池中，头向后仰，看着上面星星般的灯光时，在这个乡村度假胜地，这一令人惊叹的时刻会慢慢消失。)”可知，在Corran Resort and Spa，令人叹为观止的景色能让游客吃惊。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由Pennyhill Hotel, Surrey中“With both indoor and outdoor pools, visitors have a lot of choices when it comes to taking a swim, and the ice cave and ballroom pool with underwater music keep things exciting. (有室内和室外游泳池，游客在游泳方面有很多选择，冰洞和配有水下音乐的舞厅游泳池让人兴奋不已。)”以及Spa Themes, Machester中“Spa Themes is great for those seeking a weekend focused on privacy. It is known for its diverse themed spas so it’s also ideal if you’re looking for a change from the more traditional spas. (水疗主题非常适合那些寻求周末专注于隐私的人。它以其多样化的主题水疗中心而闻名，因此如果你想从更传统的水疗中心中有所改变，它也是理想的选择。)”可知，这两处都有不同的各种水疗方式。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“Spas are always considered to be good for your health. When you plan to find one to refresh yourself, no doubt, the following must be the top on your list.(spa总是被认为对你的健康有益。毫无疑问，当你计划找一个来提神的时候，以下一定是你清单上的首要内容。)”以及下文可知，文章主要介绍三处浪漫的矿泉疗养地。所以应该出现在报纸“休闲”类版块。故选C项。
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了慈善组织WAY致力于帮助老年人实现心愿。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Mike decided to choose the 79-year-old senior named Jennifer, who not only dropped off baked goods for the neighbors but also volunteered at the homeless shelter. (迈克决定选择79岁的老人詹妮弗，她不仅给邻居们送烘焙食品，还在无家可归者收容所做志愿者。)”可知，迈克选择詹妮弗去做善事是因为她对邻居总是很友好。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“At the time, Cara, a student in their community, was equally interested in this question, and the pair came up with a plan: they would find local seniors with long-time dreams and work to fulfill those wishes. (当时，他们社区的学生卡拉对这个问题同样感兴趣，于是两人想出了一个计划：他们会找到当地有长期梦想的老年人，并努力实现这些愿望。)”可知，B选项“一位老人长期以来一直希望重游他的出生地。”可能会从WAY中受益。故选B。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“If you lose the sense of purpose that having a passion can give you, your self-confidence goes down (如果你失去了激情带给你的目标感，你的自信就会下降)”以及后文“We want to show that anything is possible with the support of others. (我们想表明，在他人的支持下，一切皆有可能。)”可知，维克多在他人的支持下，恢复了一些自信。故划线词意思是“恢复”。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Each WAY wish is recorded, and that’s purposeful—the pair want people watching to be encouraged to fulfill a wish for a senior in their own community. (每一个愿望都被记录下来，这是有目的的——两人希望观看的人被鼓励为他们自己社区的老年人实现一个愿望。)”可推知，两人记录WAY愿望的目的是激励更多的观众采取行动。故选B。
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍黑人女数学家Gladys West以及她对GPS系统的贡献。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“It was her school, and even then she knew it would be her ticket to freedom. ‘I was gonna get an education and I was going to get out of there. I wasn’t going to be stuck there all my life,’ West, 89, says firmly.(这是她的学校，即使在那时，她也知道这将是她获得自由的门票。‘我要接受教育，我要离开那里。我不会一辈子都被困在那里，’89岁的West坚定地说。)”可知，Gladys渴望摆脱困境，获得自由。故选C项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段“Her work on this project made it possible to develop a geoid, which is a model of the shape of the Earth. The model and its later updates led to her developing the GPS system, which can make accurate calculations in any location on Earth.(她在这个项目上的工作使开发大地水准面成为可能，这是地球形状的模型。该模型及其后来的更新使她开发了GPS系统，该系统可以在地球上的任何位置进行准确的计算。)”可知，地球形状模型直接促进了全球定位系统的发展。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“It was her school, and even then she knew it would be her ticket to freedom. ‘I was gonna get an education and I was going to get out of there. I wasn’t going to be stuck there all my life,’ West, 89, says firmly.(这是她的学校，即使在那时，她也知道这将是她获得自由的门票。‘我要接受教育，我要离开那里。我不会一辈子都被困在那里，’89岁的West坚定地说。)”以及文章最后一段“Finally in 2018, through her tireless efforts, Gladys West received formal recognition for her work on the GPS. Her name also got featured on the BBC’s 100 Women of 2018, which honored inspiring women from around the globe.(终于在2018年，通过不懈的努力，Gladys West在全球定位系统方面的工作获得了正式认可。她的名字也出现在英国广播公司的‘2018年100位女性’节目中，该节目向来自全球的鼓舞人心的女性致敬。)”可知，Gladys West是一位意志坚定且能力强的人。故选B项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章最后一段“Finally in 2018, through her tireless efforts, Gladys West received formal recognition for her work on the GPS. Her name also got featured on the BBC’s 100 Women of 2018, which honored inspiring women from around the globe.(终于在2018年，通过不懈的努力，Gladys West在全球定位系统方面的工作获得了正式认可。她的名字也出现在英国广播公司的‘2018年100位女性’节目中，该节目向来自全球的鼓舞人心的女性致敬。)”以及上文可知，文章主要介绍黑人女数学家Gladys West以及她对GPS系统的贡献，所以C项Gladys West: the Hidden Figure Who Helped Invented GPS(Gladys West：帮助发明GPS的隐藏人物)符合文意。故选C项。
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了中国语言资源保护工程CLRPP在保护中国方言方面做出的重要努力。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“This project, which surveyed the language resources of 1,712 locations including 103 with endangered Chinese dialects, has helped China successfully build the largest language resource library in the world. The online library not only meets the needs of professional researchers but also enables the public to access over 5.6 million audio files and over 5 million video files for their dialect learning.(该工程调查了1712个地区的语言资源，其中包括103个濒危汉语方言，帮助中国成功建立了世界上最大的语言资源图书馆。该在线图书馆不仅满足了专业研究人员的需求，还使公众能够访问560多万个音频文件和500多万个视频文件，用于方言学习。)”可知，该工程帮助建立了世界上最大的语言资源图书馆，不仅可以满足专业研究人员的需求，还使公众能够利用音频和视频文件学习方言。由此可推测出，它在建立用于方言学习的在线图书馆方面发挥了重要作用。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中Dr. Zhang的话“When local dialects disappear, where will our nostalgic(怀旧的) feelings find their home (当地方方言消失时，我们的怀旧之情将在哪里找到归宿？)”可知，张博士认为方言的消失会让人们的怀旧之情难以找到归宿，由此可推测出，当方言消失时，人们可能失去归属感。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“As China is a vast country with a wide variety of dialects, national efforts have been made to establish a language resource library. ‘Most international language protection projects are implemented by separate efforts. But in China, it’s a national project,’ said Zhang.(由于中国幅员辽阔，方言种类繁多，全国都在努力建立语言资源库。张说：‘大多数国际语言保护项目都是单独实施的。但在中国，这是一个国家项目。’)”可知，其他国家的语言保护项目都是单独实施的，但中国，保护语言是一个国家项目，全国都贡献了努力。由此可推测出，中国和其他国家在语言保护方面的不同之处在于中国人民共同努力保护方言。故选D。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The project supports schools to set up some extracurricular classes so students can learn dialects and local opera performances.(该项目支持学校开设一些课外班，让学生学习方言和当地戏曲表演。)”可知，开设课外班促进学生学习当地戏曲表演有助于语言保护。故选A。
广东省揭阳市揭东区2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题（含解析）
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了网络课程：水彩画课程的一些相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“What is the Watercolor Academy”部分第二句“Here, you will also become a member of a unique art community where you can exhibit your artworks, ”（在这里，你也将成为一个独特的艺术社区的一员，在那里你可以展示你的艺术作品,）可知，学员可以展示自己的艺术作品。故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Contents”部分第二句“Our lively, fun Watercolor Painting Courses are designed to debunk (揭穿) the myth that painting with watercolors and inks is difficult—through our tutors’ lively instruction and encouragement, students will lose their depression and create lively artwork.”（我们开设生动有趣的水彩画课程，旨在揭开水墨画难的神秘面纱——通过老师的生动教导和鼓励，学生将不再沮丧，而是创造出生动活泼的艺术作品。）可知，开设水彩画培训班的目的是使学习水彩画变得更加简单。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“If you choose the private class, you will be able to select the painting of your choice and schedule the day and time that works well for you and the instructor. ”（如果你选择的是私人课程，你将能够选择你所选择的绘画，并安排适合你和导师的日期和时间。）可知，对于私教课，学员可以选择适合自己的上课时间。故选C。
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了刘易斯·普格为了呼吁各国领导人采取行动保护海洋，在南极冰冷的水域完成了不穿防寒泳衣游泳一公里的壮举。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When asked why he doesn't wear a wetsuit(防寒泳衣), Pugh says, "I ask world leaders to do everything they can to protect our oceans. Sometimes the steps they need to take are difficult and unpopular. If I'm asking them to be courageous, I must also be. Swimming in a wetsuit would not send the right message."”（当被问及为何不穿防寒泳衣时，普格说：“我要求世界各国领导人尽一切努力保护我们的海洋。有时，他们需要采取的措施既困难又不受欢迎。如果我要求他们勇敢，我也必须勇敢。穿着防寒泳衣游泳并不能传达这种信息”）可知，普格不穿防寒泳衣在冰冷的海水中游泳是为了展示他的勇敢，故A项正确。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前的“He says that his body can only tolerate about 20 minutes in the freezing waters”可知，他说他的身体在冰冷的水中只能忍受大约20分钟，此处承接上文，是说20分钟后他的身体就会被冻僵，动弹不得，由此可知划线词指代的就是“他的身体”，故B项正确。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Doctors and Pugh caution that one must receive months of training to swim in such cold waters.”（医生和普格警告说，要在如此寒冷的水域游泳，必须接受数月的训练）可知，普格建议人们在冰冷的海水中游泳之前要做好充分的准备，故D项正确。
7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中的“On November 7, Lewis Pugh completed a one-kilometer swim in the freezing waters of King Edward Cove, off South Georgia in Antarctica.”（11月7日，刘易斯·普格在南极洲南乔治亚州附近的爱德华王湾冰冷的海水中完成了一公里的游泳）及第二段中的“Pugh says, "I ask world leaders to do everything they can to protect our oceans. Sometimes the steps they need to take are difficult and unpopular. If I'm asking them to be courageous, I must also be. Swimming in a wetsuit would not send the right message."”（普格说：“我要求世界各国领导人尽一切努力保护我们的海洋。有时，他们需要采取的措施既困难又不受欢迎。如果我要求他们勇敢，我也必须勇敢。穿着防寒泳衣游泳并不能传达这种信息”）可知，本文主要讲述了刘易斯·普格为了呼吁各国领导人采取行动保护海洋，在南极冰冷的水域完成了不穿防寒泳衣游泳一公里的壮举。这篇文章最好的题目是“刘易斯·普格：为了一个目标而游泳”，故C项正确。
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了睡眠时间与健康的关系。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Some people are productive and happy with fewer hours of sleep, while others need more.(有些人工作效率高，较少的睡眠就能满足，而另一些人则需要更多的睡眠)”可知，你需要的睡眠时间与你的个人情况有关。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A lack of sleep can be linked to weight gain, because that causes an increase in appetite, according to the foundation.(该基金会表示，睡眠不足可能与体重增加有关，因为这会导致食欲增加) ”可知，睡眠不足的人会吃更多的食物。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“We need similar laboratory studies to determine whether long sleep durations result in physiological changes that could lead to disease before we make any recommendations against sleep extension.(在我们提出反对延长睡眠的建议之前，我们需要类似的实验室研究来确定长时间睡眠是否会导致可能引起疾病的生理变化)”可知，我们需要对过度睡眠进行更多的研究。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。结合全文及文章第三段“A lack of sleep can be linked to weight gain, because that causes an increase in appetite, according to the foundation. It can also have serious consequences on the brain. People who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk for depression, and can endanger others. Those who become sleepy while driving, for example, risk both their lives and the lives of those around them.(该基金会表示，睡眠不足可能与体重增加有关，因为这会导致食欲增加。它也会对大脑产生严重后果。睡眠不足的人患抑郁症的风险增加，并可能危及他人。例如，那些在开车时变得昏昏欲睡的人，会冒着自己和周围人的生命危险)”可知，文章主要介绍睡眠时间与健康的关系，故该文章应是源于健康类报纸。故选A。
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章讲述了一个世纪以来，首次没有使用任何煤炭发电的澳大利亚引起人们的关注，虽然这是一个好的势头，但总体情况却不太乐观。促进可再生能源更新需要持续的财政援助和不断的努力。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For one thing, renewables supplied only 23 per cent of electricity during this coal-free period, while 45 per cent came from natural gas.”可知，可再生能源在这个无煤时期仅提供了23％的电力，而45％的电力来自天然气。因此在“无煤周”中，澳大利亚用的最多的来发电的东西是天然气。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“For another, Australia is off-track when it comes to meeting its long-term targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Producing electricity without burning fossil fuels is relatively easy. But it is mu