河北省部分市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题汇编：阅读理解（含解析）

河北省部分市
2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
河北省唐山市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
第一节(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
I was looking through old photos with Mom. “Where on earth is that photo of Dad and Mumpsy ” I asked. It was my favorite one of Dad holding his dog.
“Maybe Jean has it,” said Mom. “We could ask her.” I looked at Mom as if she had the third eye. She could not be serious! Grandma had two sons, Dad and Uncle Ralph, who was married to Jean. Mom and Jean hadn’t got along since I was a little boy. Jean would say hurtful words to Mom, and Mom tried to let it go. After Grandma passed away, our connection with Uncle Ralph and Jean fell apart.
Yet here was Mom, intending to reach out to Jean after nearly 30 years. “We’re in our eighties,” Mom said. “Neither of us has many years left. Why not give it a try ”
Mom called Jean. Jean said the photos weren’t organized, and she invited Mom over to help look for the photo.
Sitting down at the table, Mom and Jean got through all the boxes from Grandma but didn’t find the photo. After a short talk, Jean said sorry for what she had done years before. She said that over the years, she had come to realize her mistakes but the fear of not being forgiven had stopped her saying sorry. Over the next few hours, they talked about what had happened in their lives.
“Jean received a college degree, and she’s become an artist. She has even sold a few of her paintings.” Mom later told me. “Then Jean pulled out a photo album (相册) of her family, just to share with me.”
“I suppose you didn’t find the Mumpsy photo,” I commented.
“Oh, I almost forgot. Guess what was stuck into the back cover of the album and fell out when she opened it ” Mom held up the photo of Dad and Mumpsy — lost until the recovery of Jean and Mom’s wounds.
1．How did the author treat her mother’s idea of asking Jean
A．He was serious about it.
B．He showed disbelief in it.
C．He was angry at it.
D．He thought highly of it.
2．What do we know about Jean
A．She became a successful artist.
B．She wasn’t an organized person.
C．She never realized her mistakes.
D．She got along with Grandma badly.
3．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Treatment of Family Issues
B．Adventure of a Special Photo
C．Bridging the Gap of Understanding
D．Rediscovering Connections Through Photos
B
Farm to school events are taking place nationwide this month. The events are aimed at bringing fresh food to students’ plates.
Students in Watkins Elementary grow vegetables in their school garden. They excitedly prepare for FRESHFARM classes held in the school’s kitchen. In one such class, children joyfully cut and cook freshly harvested vegetables, filling the air with their sweet smell. Regina Green, a coach of the class, stresses, “Teaching nutrition (营养) without a kitchen is like swimming lessons without a pool.” The students at Watkins Elementary are fortunate to have access to such a kitchen with various cooking tools.
At a time when diet-related diseases are a leading cause of death, it’s impossible for a cooking program to solve such a social problem. It needs many things to come together to support healthy eating. In promoting healthy eating, various factors must be considered. Among the challenges is the marketing of unhealthy products. Often there’s easy access to snacks and children’s taste preferences are shaped by the foods that are around them.
Despite these challenges, programs like FRESHFARM play an important role in encouraging children to explore new tastes. At first, many kids were turned off by the bitter taste of greens. But through different cooking ways, many kids become inspired.
The excitement of 5th graders is obvious as they happily taste the biscuits they’ve made, winning over many of their classmates. Catie Kelley, whose children have taken part in the program, shares, “Our family has new cooking experiences because of the program. The kids bring home recipes (食谱) that introduce us to dishes we don’t usually make. They show more interest at the store in identifying foods they’ve tried in the program.”
It is hoped that such school programs can arm children with the skills and inspiration needed to make healthy food choices, setting them on a path towards health in every way.
4．What does Regina stress
A．Skills are hard to learn. B．Kids should learn happily.
C．Practice is quite necessary. D．Kitchens should be advanced.
5．What can we learn from paragraph 3
A．Healthy eating is a tough task. B．Kids can make wise food choices.
C．Programs of this kind will go nowhere. D．Diet-related diseases draw no attention.
6．What does Catie think of the program
A．Costly. B．Helpful. C．Challenging. D．Popular.
C
Erin Alexander, who was suffering from the loss of her relative, was having a hard day. However, her day took an unexpected turn when she picked up her order and noticed a message on the cup: “Madam,” the waitress had written next to a heart, “your heart is golden.” The small and unexpected act moved her deeply, brightening the rest of her day.
New research confirms the great influence of experiences like Ms. Alexander’s. Researchers found people who perform an unplanned act of kindness tend to undervalue how much the receiver will appreciate it. This could hold many of us back from doing nice things for others more often.
In a recent experiment, 84 participants (参与者) were given a hot chocolate on two cold weekends at a park and were told they could keep it or give it to a stranger. The 75 participants who gave away their drink were asked to guess how “big” their kind act would feel to the receiver on a scale (等级) from 0 to 10, and how the receiver would rate their feelings upon receiving it. The receivers were then asked to report how they actually felt using the same scale.
It turned out that the people doing the kind thing always undervalued the importance of their actions. While they thought they were offering something small, the receivers considered it more meaningful because someone had done something nice for them.
Despite longing for kindness, many people feel awkward at the thought of being kind. The “little inner voice” often leads them to question whether their behavior might be misunderstood or whether it will make the receiver feel pressured to pay it back.
But an act of kindness is unlikely to have unintended results; it can lead to even more kindness. If you are not already in the habit of performing unplanned kind acts, start by thinking about what you are interested in and how you can turn that into an offering for others.
7．How did Erin Alexander feel after reading the message
A．Calm. B．Puzzled. C．Warmed. D．Anxious.
8．Paragraph 3 is mainly about the ______ of the experiment.
A．rule B．process C．purpose D．result
9．What may prevent people performing kindness according to the text
A．A mix of fears. B．Coldness from others.
C．High expectations of others. D．Voices from the public.
10．What does the author suggest readers do
A．Think twice before helping. B．Value kindness from others.
C．Find ways to change habits. D．Take action to offer kindness.
河北省张家口市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Best National Parks in America
Olympic National Park
Visitors have been enjoying Olympic National Park since 1938. The majority of this mostly unspoiled wonder is undisturbed and undeveloped, making it ideal for camping and wilderness exploration. Snow-based activities are popular in the winter, while visitors enjoy exploring its woodland areas and long shoreline (海岸线) throughout the other three seasons. Olympic National Park, which includes more than 4,000 square kilometers of the Olympic Peninsula in the northeast corner of Washington state, protects a rich mix of natural and cultural heritage.
Channel Islands National Park
The Channel Islands, rich in history and long in ocean miles, provide a unique opportunity for ocean, land, and history enthusiasts. Fans of the sea will enjoy relaxing on beaches, diving and sailing between the islands. Land lovers will enjoy great hiking options on all six islands, as well as one permanent camping on each. History lovers will enjoy learning about the park’s nearly 13,000 years of human history.
Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park is located in southeastern Utah and is famous for 527 square miles of beautiful desert landscape formation that has resulted in many canyons, ephemeral pools, and buttes by the Colorado River and its network of rivers and streams. Water erosion (侵蚀) has been the important architect of the beautiful landscape that attracts hikers and families who travel to see its breathtaking sunset and experience the great outdoors.
Joshua Tree National Park
Southern California has a large protected area formed from two different desert ecosystems of the Mojave and Colorado. These ecosystems have combined into the popular destination called, Joshua Tree National Park. It is famous for rock formations and attracts rock-climbing enthusiasts. The park activities offer enjoyable and amazing sights. This often results in increased mental rewards.
1. What do Olympic National Park and Channel Islands National Park share
A. Both were established in 1938. B. Both protect cultural heritage.
C. Both offer camping opportunities. D. Both are located in California.
2. What can people do in Canyonlands National Park
A. Enjoy beautiful sunsets. B. Experience rock climbing.
C. Learn about human history. D. Join in snow-based activities.
3. Where is the text most probably from
A. A history textbook. B. A travel brochure.
C. An official news website. D. An outdoor adventure magazine.
B
Taylor Swift, born on December 13,1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania, is an established American singer-songwriter whose career has made a lasting impact on the music industry. With love for music starting at a young age, Taylor’s journey to fame is an interesting story of talent, determination, and being true to herself.
At the age of 14, Taylor Swift decided to pursue a career in country music. She started by performing at local places and taking part in talent competitions, showing a talent that would soon capture the hearts of many. It was her sincere passion for telling stories through music that made her special-a quality that still defines her work today.
In 2006, Taylor Swift released her first album, named after herself, introducing the world to her unique mix of country and pop influences. The album was a huge success, earning her praise from critics and gaining a loyal fan base. Popular songs like Tim McGraw and Teardrops on My Guitar showed her skill in creating relatable, emotionally charged lyrics.
Taylor’s later albums, such as Fearless, Speak Now, and Red continued to reveal her growth as an artist. The shift from country to pop in the album 1989 was a very important moment, making her a global superstar. The attractive tunes and thoughtful lyrics of songs like Shake It Off and Blank Space resonated(共鸣)with people worldwide, bringing her numerous awards.
Besides her musical talent, Taylor Swift is known for her advocacy(提倡)and charity work. Whether speaking out on social issues or supporting good causes, she uses her influence to make a positive impact.
Taylor Swift’s ability to reinvent herself, along with a strong commitment to being true, has made her one of the most influential figures in the music industry. With each album, she continues to attract the world with her storytelling skills, proving that her journey is ongoing and that her influence will last for generations.
4. What can we learn about Taylor Swift according to the text
A. She was born in Texas.
B. Her first album was a failure.
C. She mainly focuses on pop music.
D. Her musical journey began in 2003.
5. Which album made Taylor Swift internationally famous
A. Fearless. B. Speak Now. C. Taylor Swift. D. 1989.
6. Which words can best describe Taylor Swift
A. Patient and sensitive. B. Gifted and caring.
C Humorous and positive. D. Curious and outgoing.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. Taylor Swift’s path to fame. B. Taylor Swift’s worldwide fans.
C. Taylor Swift’s talent for music. D. Taylor Swift’s impact on music industry.
C
The landscape of parents staying at home is changing, challenging old ideas about who takes care of the children. While moms usually did this in the past, a recent study by Pew Research Center shows more dads are staying at home. Over the last 30 years, the number of dads staying at home has gone up from 11% in 1989 to 18% in 2021.
Economics is the most significant part of this change. As women do better in school — with 53.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree being women and get better jobs, families are thinking about different ways to share responsibilities. Women are getting better paying jobs, like in medicine and law, making some families decide that having the dad at home and the mom as the main earner is the best choice. Chris Braaten from California knew his wife, with a higher degree, could earn more, so he happily stayed at home.
The wish for one parent to stay at home often matches what both partners want. Many dads, not happy with their jobs, find more joy in taking care of their children. Spending meaningful time with family and feeling satisfied often matter more than staying in the workforce.
The high cost of childcare is also making parents think differently. Childcare can be very expensive, ranging from $4,810 to over $15,000 per child each year. This leads some families to consider new ways, like having the dad stay home, to handle these costs.
Cannon Ingalls and Jeff Carlson show this too. Ingalls, moving from Missouri to Minneapolis, chose his wife’s better-paying job over his own. Carlson in Colorado found that most of his salary was going to childcare, so he decided to stay at home to avoid money stress.
As the idea of parents staying at home continues to change, economic factors, along with new thoughts about gender (性别) roles and a wish for more meaningful family time, are making more dads choose to stay at home.
8. How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed
A. By sharing stories of dads staying at home.
B. By presenting data over the past three decades.
C. By comparing the income of different families.
D. By stressing the benefits of women’s education.
9. What mainly contributes to more stay-at-home dads
A. Social expectations in today’s society.
B. Fathers being dissatisfied with their jobs.
C. Changing preferences in family structures.
D. Changes in women’s education and economic roles.
10. Why are Chris Braaten and Cannon Ingalls mentioned in the text
A. To serve as typical examples.
B. To show their close relationship.
C. To show their different personalities.
D. To provide some background information.
11. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Decline of Traditional Gender Roles
B. The Growing Trend of Stay-at-Home Dads
C. The Challenges Faced by Working Mothers
D. The Effects of Traditional Parenting Methods
D
As water levels rise, causing severe erosion, many coastal Puerto Ricans are left watching their homes fall into the sea. A small software company in Puerto Rico called Terra Firma, founded in 2019 by island native Alejandro Mieses, is using satellite data to forecast accurate erosion pain points that might help Puerto Rican city planners better protect their island.
Terra Firma is dealing with the challenge of scattered (分散的) environmental data by creating a single database. Their user-friendly software allows scientists, construction professionals, and government agencies to model and predict environmental risks accurately. Similar to a powerful Google Maps, the software collects data from 1941 to the present, enabling users to predict erosion, landslides, flooding, solar exposure, and wind-related risks for up to 30 years.
This technology, once only available to well-funded projects, is now helping communities and individuals to protect their land. Since Hurricane Maria in 2017, Puerto Rico has focused on rebuilding a stronger island. With Terra Firma’s predictive data on flooding and erosion, city planners can better prepare for severe weather events.
One organization collaborating with Terra Firma is Blue Tide, a non-governmental group devoted to oceanic research and promoting the Blue Economy. After Hurricane Maria damaged coral reefs important for coastline protection, Blue Tide asked Terra Firma to design 3D-printed tiles. These unique tiles, made of clay, will help prevent erosion during future storms. They are shaped like cylinders (圆柱体), creating a nesting space for young coral, and over the next ten years, the clay is expected to dissolve (溶解), forming a complete organic coral reef.
This innovative approach aims to help Puerto Rico deal with erosion caused by storms, and Terra Firma plans to come up with more solutions as weather events get worse. According to Mieses, Terra Firma gives hope to Puerto Rico, which often faces hurricanes, by providing insights to better prepare for future storms and protect important infrastructure.
Currently, Terra Firma operates only in Puerto Rico, but they hope to expand to the southern United States in the next few years. Their work shows how technology can help deal with the effects of climate change on vulnerable coastal communities.
12. What do we know about Terra Firma’s software
A. It depends on Google Maps.
B. It helps predict possible risks.
C. It is used only by governmental groups.
D. It demands specialized technical knowledge.
13. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Terra Firma’s latest product.
B. Terra Firma’s expansion plans.
C. Terra Firma’s promising future.
D. Terra Firma’s partnership with Blue Tide.
14. What does the underlined word “innovative” probably mean in Paragraph 5
A. Creative. B. Ordinary. C. Traditional. D. Official.
15. What is the purpose of the text
A. To entertain. B. To persuade. C. To inform. D. To relate.
河北省邯郸市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题
第一节(共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Sierra Leone Tour
Sierra Leone is a country on the rise, with new flights, a first-ever ecotourism journey, and national park accommodations coming in 2024. Visit before everyone else you know catches on. Perhaps the most exciting development is Sierra Leone's push to protect and show its wildlife, with new experiences for travellers.
It will offer first-ever accommodations at two important sites: A pair of lake hotels have opened at southeastern river island of Jaibui; you can also choose tent stay at Loma Mountains National Park.
Single 1 room 2 people 1 room
Lake hotel $350/per room $550/per room
Tent stay $200/per room $400/per room
The sun shines down on Sierra Leone throughout the year! Set in the southern hemisphere (南半球), Sierra Leone can be quite cold in the dry winter months, with temperatures often dropping below the freezing point(冰点). The time between June and October is best for Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone is home to Mount Bintumani, the tallest peak(顶峰)in West Africa west of Mount Cameroon. with a great number of endangered animal and bird species like the bizarre- looking White necked Rockfowl, perfect for birdwatchers. But please note that there is no way for you to request changes to the accommodations. And tourists must be above 3 years old.
21. How much shall a person pay for one room in the lake hotel
A. $200. B. $350. C. $400. D. $550.
22. When is the best time to visit Sierra Leone
A. April. B. May. C. September. D. November.
23. What can we learn about the tour
A. It accepts tourists of any age.
B. It is suitable for observing birds.
C. Tourists can request changes to the accommodations.
D. Tourists have a chance to admire the tallest mountain in Africa.
B
A talented teen painter in Waterbury is helping her very sick father with her love of art. The 15-year-old girl from Waterbury could become a well-known artist one day. For now, though, part of her love for painting is the chance to help her dad, who's ill. “It's kind of like an ache-a heartbreak, ”she said. “You never want to see one of your loved ones get hurt. ”
Her father is suffering from type-one diabetes(糖尿病)and is having trouble affording his mounting medical bills. “I'm suffering from heart disease, and blindness from my diabetes, ” her father said. Angie has decided to put her talent as an artist to good use.
On Saturday, Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p. m. , she's hosting her own one day art exhibition (展览)to sell her paintings and raise money mainly for her father's medical bills. “Angie's Art Exhibition" will be at the North End Recreation Centre, located at 262 North Main Street in Waterbury. She's also using it to help the Fairfield Animal Shelter. Angie loves animals—you see that on many of her paintings.
This isn't the first time Angie has put her paintbrush to good use helping others. Her mother tells News 8 that Angie has also used her work to help her community: a local family who lost their father, and children who needed school supplies.
“She has an angelic heart. If there were more people like her in the world, there wouldn't be so much chaos(混乱)and hate. I just look up to her and say ‘I'm very proud of you, ’"her father said.
“My dad's a great person. Though he goes through this, he still loves me and supports me in any way he can. It makes me feel important, "she said.
24. What is the main reason why Angie is hosting her own art exhibition
A. To show her talent as an artist. B. To raise money to treat her father.
C. To sell her paintings to art collectors. D. To support the Fairfield Animal Shelter.
25. What is Angie's father's opinion of her
A. He expects her to become a world-famous artist.
B. He takes pride in her and considers her to be an angel.
C. He is disappointed in her for not concentrating on study.
D. He thinks she should focus on helping him instead of others.
26. Which of the following words can best describe Angie
A. Artistic and caring. B. Humorous and kind.
C. Independent and proud. D. Knowledgeable and helpful.
27. What does the story intend to tell us
A. It's never too late to learn.
B. Study first and play afterwards.
C. The company of parents is important to children's development.
D. Determination and creativity can be powerful tools to help those in need.
C
Scientists have reported that the sea ice in Antarctica (南极)is at a record low level. Antarctica is a great, icy land, surrounded(围绕)by the huge Southern Ocean. The ice in Antarctica doesn't just cover the land. There's also a large area of sea ice on the ocean's surface.
Every year, the sea ice at the South Pole goes through a cycle. In the summer, the huge sea ice melts(融化)to its smallest point. Over the colder winter months, the sea ice grows and grows until it covers a wide area. Usually, the sea ice covers the greatest area around September 23, as winter ends at the South Pole.
Scientists have been measuring the area of the sea ice in Antarctica since 1979. For most of this time, Antarctica has seemed to be almost unaffected by the changing weather conditions experienced in other parts of the globe. That began to change around 2016. Now, for several years, the area of Antartica's sea ice has been shrinking.
This year, the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre(NSIDC)reported that Antartica's sea ice covered its greatest area on September 10—almost two weeks earlier than normal. And the sea ice was at a new record low-not just by a little bit, but by a lot.
The last time Antartica's low sea ice set a record at the end of winter was in 1986. And this year, there's about 398, 000 square miles less sea ice than in 1986.
Scientists are still trying to understand what is driving the change in Antarctica. One likely direct cause for the change is the rising temperatures of the world's oceans. Ted Scambos, a research scientist at the University of Colorado, says Antarctica's ice levels have always changed some, but the sharp loss this year is “pointing towards warmer ocean conditions around the continent. ”
The new low record has concerned the scientists. Scientists are working hard to better understand Antarctica. They don't know yet if this is just a short-term problem, or part of a long-term shift(转变)towards less sea ice in Antarctica.
28. What does the underlined word "shrinking" mean in Paragraph 3
A. Getting smaller. B. Being flat. C. Observed. D. Measured.
29. Why does the author mention the record in 1986
A. To give an example. B. To make a comparison.
C. To make a summary. D. To offer an argument.
30. What is the possible direct reason for the change in Antarctica's sea ice
A. The changing weather conditions.
B. Human activities in Antarctica.
C. Increased volcanic activities in the area.
D. The increasing temperatures of the global oceans.
31. How do scientists feel about the low record
A. Worried. B. Annoyed. C. Excited. D. Satisfied.
D
A new song by the famous band The Beatles has been released(发行)despite half of the band members no longer being alive, thanks to the help of AI.
The Beatles was a legendary British rock band that remained second to Elvis Presley from the 1960s. It was made up of four musicians—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The new song, titled Now and Then, is unique because it combined the singing of McCartney and Starr with Lennon, who passed away in 1980, and the guitar skills of Harrison, who passed away in 2001.
The song was initially(起初)written and partly recorded by Lennon in the late 1970s and further developed by band mates years later but as technology then was limited, they didn't release it due to the sound quality not being satisfying.
Peter Jackson, most famous for directing The Lord of the Rings, directed the music video for Norw and Then and it can be watched now online. It was thanks to new Al audio restoration (音频修复)technology that Peter Jackson allowed the four band members to “come together” one last time.
Since its release last week, the song has been well received in the UK. Beatles fans around the world favoured this historic musical event.
"Now and Then is an absolutely heart-warming piece of work, "posted Liam Gallagher, whose hits were affected by The Beatles' musical style.
Of course, there are those who are not totally interested in the song. "Now and Then is not terrible. . But honestly, it's kind of boring, "Geoff Edgers wrote in The Washington Post.
The Times in the UK said the song showed Al being used to its best advantage.
32. Why was the song "Now and Then" not released at first
A. The song was not completed.
B. The sound quality was not good enough.
C. The band members did not like the song.
D. The song was let out before its official release.
33. How did Peter Jackson contribute to the song
A. He wrote and recorded the song.
B. He invented new audio restoration technology.
C. He restored the band members' sound using AI.
D. He played the guitar on the recording.
34. What is the attitude of The Times towards the release of Now and Then
A. Supportive. B. Curious. C. Unfavourable. D. Unclear.
35. What is the best title of the text
A. The Beatles Remains Second to Elvis Presley
B. Beatles Fans Welcome the New Song of The Beatles
C. Peter Jnckson Directed the Music Video for The Beatles
D. The Beatles Released a New Song with the Help of Al
河北省石家庄市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Student Essay Competition of Yorkshire
We are thrilled to announce the beginning of our annual student essay competition. This competition provides a fantastic opportunity for all of you to showcase your writing skills, express your creativity and win exciting prizes.
The theme for this year’s competition is “The Power of Education“. We want to hear your thoughts on how education has the power to make a difference to the world, transform lives, and create a better future for all. All high school students from Yorkshire can participate in the competition.
Essay Guidelines:
*The essay should be written in English.
*The word count should be between 500 and 1, 000.
*The essay should be different from anything that has existed before and not be previously published.
*Proper citation and referencing are required for any external sources used.
*Plagiarism (抄袭) will result in disqualification.
Submission Details:
Please submit your essays via email to YKSEC@ by 8th next month. The subject line of the email should read:“Student Essay Competition+your name”
Prizes:
We have exciting prizes lined up for the winners of this competition. The top ten winners will receive a trip to London. Additionally, the winning essays will be featured on our website and social media platforms, giving you a chance to showcase your work to a wider audience.
1．What is the text
A．An announcement. B．A guidebook. C．An application. D．A report.
2．Who is suitable to join in the competition of Yorkshire
A．A 16-year-old local student. B．A high school student from London.
C．A foreign exchange student. D．A primary school student in Yorkshire.
3．Which of the following is a rule of the competition
A．Any language is suitable for the judges. B．More than 1, 000 words can be accepted.
C．The written essay must be original. D．The essay should be sent by letters.
B
Amy Jandrisevits knows the value of a good doll. “Dolls have a power we don’t completely understand,” she says. It’s a conclusion she came to while working as a pediatric oncology (儿科肿瘤) social worker using dolls to help her young patients adapt to their changing medical situations. Many of the kids saw themselves in those good dolls, but for the kids who had lost their legs or hair, there were none they could relate to.
So, eight years ago, when a friend said that her child was disabled, Jandrisevits knew what might help the youth through the challenging period. “It’s hard to tell a kid, ‘You are perfect the way you are’, and it is important to build the kids’ self-confidence,” she says.
Jandrisevits went about changing that. She made a doll by hand, which looked like her friend’s child and sent it off. After the friend posted a photo of the happy child and doll on-line, another woman asked Jandrisevits to make a doll that looked like her baby, who had lost a leg.
Word spread, and soon Jandrisevits made dolls for children with different physical defects (缺陷) — in short, dolls that looked like them. She quit her job and started a nonprofit, A Doll Like Me. Working out of her home in Milwaukee, based on photos sent by kids’ parents or caregivers, Jandrisevits takes about seven hours to make each doll. A GoFundMe page helps her make up for costs and allows her to donate her services. She hasn’t charged for a doll since she began her nonprofit.
In all, she has made more than 400 dolls. The waiting list is long, but Jandrisevits is undefeated. As she explains on her GoFundMe page, “Every kid, regardless of age or body type, should look into the sweet face of a doll and see their own.”
4．What is the value of good dolls in the eyes of Jandrisevits
A．Helping patients learn to make the dolls.
B．Letting patients see themselves in the dolls.
C．Letting patients believe that they’re perfect.
D．Helping patients adapt to the new school life.
5．Who does Jandrisevits specially make dolls for
A．Disabled children. B．Adult patients.
C．Sick doctors. D．Patients’ parents
6．Which words can best describe Jandrisevits
A．Athletic and energetic. B．Romantic and funny
C．Frank and humorous. D．Helpful and skillful.
7．What is the text mainly about
A．Jandrisevits trained herself to serve patients better.
B．Jandrisevits made dolls to encourage the disabled kids.
C．Jandrisevits ran a company to earn a lot more money.
D．Jandrisevits created an online page to help patients.
C
“Long time no see.” is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend’s e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish.
Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation (直译) of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research on . To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing “Long time no see.” Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.
Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan’s movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. “Long time no see.” was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, “Long time no see.” became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies.
Some scholars compare America to a huge melting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together and they change the color and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot.
You can have some examples from other countries, such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American’s melting pot keeps adding richness.
8．Why did the writer himself feel surprised
A．“Long time no see.” is a Chinglish expression.
B．He’s found Americans use the expression formally every day.
C．So many literal translations of expressions are used in America.
D．“Longtime no see.” is used as a standard American English greeting.
9．What do the underlined words “a huge melting pot” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．A large boiling cooker. B．Cross-cultural mixture.
C．A kind of cooked dish. D．Confucius’s famous words.
10．What can be inferred from the passage
A．Detectives translated the phrase “Long time no see.”
B．Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot.
C．Hollywood probably made “Longtime no see.” popular.
D．The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages.
11．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Some American expressions can be used in China.
B．Americans have a strong interest in Chinese culture.
C．American English keeps being enriched by different cultures.
D．Some Chinese daily expressions are introduced into English.
D
Children should do housework. That’s a controversial (有争议的) idea, though not everyone will admit it. A few parents will say that their children are too busy for housework. Many more of us assign (分派) housework, or say we believe in them, but the housework just doesn’t get done.
That’s a problem. For starters, housework is good for kids. Being a part of the routine work of running a household helps children develop an awareness of the needs of others, while at the same time contributing to their emotional well-being.
One small study, done over a period of 25 years, found that the best predictor (预测) for young adults’ success in their mid-20s was whether they participated in household tasks at age 3 or 4. Those early shared responsibilities extended to a sense of responsibility in other areas of their lives.
But for all that their help matters, few kids are doing much around the house at all. In a survey of 1,000 American adults, 75 percent said they believed regular housework made kids “more responsible”. Yet while 82 percent reported having had regular housework growing up, only 56 percent of those with children said they required them to do housework.
Sports and homework are not get-out-of-housework-free cards. The goal, after all, is to raise adults who can balance a caring role in their families and communities with whatever lifetime achievement goals they choose. Housework teaches that balance.
What should you do when getting children to do housework Accept no excuses. Don’t worry if you must repeat yourself again and again. If you’re spending more time getting the child to do this job than it would take to do it yourself, then you’re doing it right. Can a payment help Maybe. But if you’re trying to teach kids to share the responsibility of a home, paying them for routine housework is not the right message.
12．What can we infer from the first paragraph
A．Very few children get housework done. B．Children are very busy with housework.
C．Housework is a must-do for parents. D．Family members should respect each other.
13．What is found in the small study
A．Housework helps a man live a happy life. B．A man’s success depends on his housework.
C．Housework benefits a sense of responsibility. D．A child must start doing housework at Age 3.
14．What does the author advise parents to do in the last paragraph
A．Balance housework and study. B．Help the child do housework positively.
C．Do housework by themselves. D．Pay the child for housework.
15．What is the best title of the text
A．Adults Do Less Housework in the US B．Housework Matters to Children.
C．Parents Words Speak Louder D．Children Need More Care at Home
河北省沧州市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题
第一节(共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Cities to Visit with Great Public Transport
New York City, USA
The New York City subway runs 24 hours a day. A single ride costs less than $3. Everyone in New York rides the train, from bankers and politicians to cooks and cleaners. Riding the train is the best way to experience the city, as you'll hear nearly every language in the world spoken, and you'll probably also get pleasure by watching some performances. Their shows are usually a real treat for visitors.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland's main public transport ScotRail system stops in tiny towns and villages along the way in Edinburgh. Trains are clean, on schedule, and easy to use. Edinburgh has many different choices for public transportation. The brand new Edinburgh Trams, which was completed in June 2023, offers a pleasant way to get from central Edinburgh out to the airport.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City continuously improves its public transportation while placing an increasing number of limitations to cars to ensure clear air. There are various options, like a Metro train network, aboveground light rail, minibuses, and interstate buses that can quickly get you to Tepoztlan, Cuernavaca, Oaxaca and beyond. Unlike the proper Metro trains, which are very simple, with clear signs and maps, minibuses might be a bit confusing for first-time visitors.
Tokyo, Japan
The Tokyo subway system is the major public transport, which is shockingly clean and timely. The Tokyo public transportation system is the best way to get around, which is fast, and far more affordable than taxis, and it goes just about everywhere, including all the popular attractions. The subway card can be used for goods and services all over Japan.
21. What is unique about the New York City subway
A. It rides all day long.
B. The tickets are cheap.
C. Passengers can perform by themselves.
D. Each passenger speaks a different language.
22. What can be known about the minibuses to Oaxaca
A. They travels about everywhere. B. They might be short of clear signs.
C. They are limited for better air. D. They are friendly to new riders.
23. What do the key public transport in Edinburgh and Tokyo have in common
A. They go to the airport. B. They are clean and on time.
C. They are intended for tourist spots. D. They can be paid by shopping cards.
B
“The benefits brought to my life from running are not only physical. Running gets me out of home, ”says Youyou, a visually impaired(视觉障碍)runner.
Yachi has been pacing(领跑)for Youyou for several years. They crashed into each other repeatedly when they first tried running with the 30cm-long rope between them. When they run, a 30cm-long blue rope connects Youyou's left wrist(手腕)to Yachi's right. They move like each other's mirror image, using the rope as a form of communication. When Yachi's and Youyou's speeds are the same, the rope will naturally relax. The two don't actually need to talk too much about running. Now, they run like each other's clones.
Thanks to the rope, running is no longer a lonely task, explains Yachi. "This is a matter of achievements for both of us. Not only am I helping him improve, he is also pushing me to hold on and be strong, ”he says.
When preparing for a competition, more pacers join them, forming a running formation. During training, Yao Ying runs in front, Yachi is on Youyou's left, and Xiao Yu'er is at the back. Watching them run from behind, the unbreakable formation seems to surround(包围) Youyou;but in fact, all of them are surrounded by the unbreakable force of friendship.
Training is no longer the only purpose of their runs. It also allows them to hang out together as friends. When they go out to eat, Youyou doesn't really like the restaurants that are overly attentive because he's visually impaired, which makes him feel uncomfortable.
Yachi, Yao Ying and Xiao Yu'er all know Youyou well. No matter what they do, how much progress in running is made, and what exciting competitions are waiting, running has allowed them to connect and head into the unknown together, which in itself is a great achievement.
24. What can be inferred when the rope connecting the runner and the pacer relaxes
A. They have different speeds.
B. Their rope should be removed.
C. They need further communication.
D. Their running pace is harmonious.
25. What does Yachi think of running with the rope
A. It is a boring task.
B. It is a win-win practice.
C. It stops him from running faster,
D. It requires him to push the runner.
26. Why does Youyou feel uncomfortable in the restaurants
A. The food is not pleasing. B. He isn't treated normally.
C. He isn't offered enough care. D. There are too many people there.
27. What is the suitable title for the text
A. Pacing Is More Than Just Running
B. Friendship Develops with Competitions
C. An Excellent Running Team Is Being Formed
D. A Visually Impaired Runner Achieves Success
C
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night. The earthquake struck around 11 pm on Friday night. The USGS(US Geological Survey)says that the earthquake had a magnitude of about 6. 8. But Morocco's earthquake center recorded the earthquake as being almost twice that strong.
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 extremely dangerous because it happened at night. 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, called the Medina, was hit hard. The Medina has buildings that are over 1, 000 years old.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake's center, there are many small villages. Some villages were nearly destroyed. Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks. This is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it's not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Many of these houses collapsed. Some of the bricks turned to sand.
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 far 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 areas far away have had to deal with the situation on their own.
But more help is coming. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered emergency supplies.
28. Why was the earthquake in Morocco especially dangerous according to the text
A. It was the strongest on record.
B. There were too many tourists there.
C. The buildings there were all too old.
D. It happened when people were asleep.
29. What does the underlined word “collapsed” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Looked beautiful. B. Fell down. C. Lasted long. D. Stood still.
30. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Causes of the earthquake
B. Terrible sights after the earthquake.
C. Difficulties met in rescuing.
D. Survivors' efforts to rebuild the city.
31. Which part of a website can the text appear
A. Culture B. News. C. Environment. D. Tourism.
D
From 2018 to 2021, about 10 billion snow crabs(蟹)disappeared from the eastern Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska. “It's a fishery disaster in the truest sense of the word, ”says. Cody Szuwalski, a fishery biologist.
Usually, as winter's thick sea ice melts(融化), the meltwater settles on the seafloor, creating a cold-water pool with temperatures below 2°Celsius on the eastern Bering Sea shelf, which makes perfect habitat for snow crabs. But a sea heat wave in the area in 2018 and 2019 prevented the usual amount of sea ice from forming.
After a close study, Szuwalski and his colleagues have found the water temperature probably didn't kill the crabs directly, as snow crabs in laboratories can survive in waters up to 12 ℃. Instead, the crabs might have died from hunger. According to the study, the food demand of snow crabs in labs almost double as water temperature rises from 0 ℃ to 3 ℃. The crab population reached historic highs in 2018 thanks to great ocean conditions for newborn crabs around 2010. As a result, the crowded crabs probably needed more food, but because of the smaller foraging (觅食)area, they had even fewer resources to sink their claws into.
“It's just something we didn't expect, but now we have to live with, ”says Christopher Harley, an ocean scientist. Such effects of ocean heat waves are likely to go beyond snow crabs. In answer to climate change, ecosystems in northern areas of the earth, such as Alaska's, are changing more rapidly than anywhere else. Scientists can try to help predict(预 测) and prepare for changes in the future with the aid of former research. “But the future increasingly holds events that have never happened on record before, like the drop in the snow crab population, ”Harley says.
32. Which of the following is suitable for snow crabs to live according to the text
A. Quiet warm water. B. Large water area.
C. Cold deep water D. Cold sea surface
33. What probably directly causes the disappearance of more snow crabs
A. Polluted seawater.
B. Inability to fight diseases.
C. Change in water temperature.
D. Too little food for so many snow crabs.
34. Why are ecosystems in northern areas of the earth changing
A. To adapt to climate change.
B. To force people to reduce activities.
C. To avoid destruction from humans.
D. To remove environmental pollution.
35. What does Harley mean when it comes to the prediction for the future based on former research
A. It is useless. B. It is challenging. C. It is economical. D. It is rewarding.
答案：
河北省唐山市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
1．B 2．A 3．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是通过寻找一张照片，作者的妈妈和作者的婶婶Jean修补了原本不好的关系，恢复了联系。
1．推理判断题。根据第二段“I looked at Mom as if she had the third eye. She could not be serious!(我看着妈妈，好像她有第三只眼睛。她不可能是认真的！)”可知，作者对妈妈要问Jean的想法是不相信的，故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Jean received a college degree, and she’s become an artist. She has even sold a few of her paintings.(Jean获得了大学学位，成为了一名艺术家。她甚至卖掉了几幅画。)”可知，Jean成了一名成功的艺术家。故选A。
3．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段“Mom and Jean hadn’t got along since I was a little boy. Jean would say hurtful words to Mom, and Mom tried to let it go. After Grandma passed away, our connection with Uncle Ralph and Jean fell apart.(自从我还是个小男孩的时候，妈妈和珍就不和了。简会对妈妈说一些伤人的话，妈妈试着让它过去。奶奶去世后，我们与拉尔夫叔叔和珍的关系破裂了。)”和最后一段“Mom held up the photo of Dad and Mumpsy — lost until the recovery of Jean and Mom’s wounds.(妈妈举起了爸爸和Mumpsy的照片——在Jean和妈妈的伤口恢复之前一直没有找到。)”可知，本文主要讲的是通过寻找一张照片，作者的妈妈和作者的婶婶Jean修补了原本不好的关系，恢复了联系，因此本文最恰当的标题是D选项“Rediscovering Connections Through Photos(通过照片重新发现联系)”，故选D。
4．C 5．A 6．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本月，全国各地都在举行从农场到学校的活动。这些活动旨在为学生们带来新鲜食物。沃特金斯小学的学生们在学校的花园里种蔬菜。他们兴奋地准备在学校厨房举办的新鲜农场课程。
4．推理判断题。根据第二段“Regina Green, a coach of the class, stresses, “Teaching nutrition (营养) without a kitchen is like swimming lessons without a pool.”(Regina Green是这个班的教练，她强调说：“没有厨房教营养学就像没有游泳池教游泳一样。”)”可知，瑞金娜强调练习是非常必要的。故选C。
5．推理判断题。根据第三段“At a time when diet-related diseases are a leading cause of death, it’s impossible for a cooking program to solve such a social problem. It needs many things to come together to support healthy eating. In promoting healthy eating, various factors must be considered. Among the challenges is the marketing of unhealthy products. Often there’s easy access to snacks and children’s taste preferences are shaped by the foods that are around them.(当与饮食有关的疾病是导致死亡的主要原因时，一个烹饪节目不可能解决这样一个社会问题。它需要很多东西来支持健康饮食。在促进健康饮食时，必须考虑各种因素。其中一个挑战是不健康产品的营销。通常零食很容易获得，孩子们的口味偏好是由他们周围的食物塑造的。)”可知，健康饮食是一项艰巨的任务。故选A。
6．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Catie Kelley, whose children have taken part in the program, shares, “Our family has new cooking experiences because of the program. The kids bring home recipes (食谱) that introduce us to dishes we don’t usually make. They show more interest at the store in identifying foods they’ve tried in the program.”(凯蒂·凯利的孩子们也参加了这个项目，她分享说：“因为这个项目，我们家有了新的烹饪体验。孩子们把食谱带回家，向我们介绍我们通常不做的菜。他们在商店里对识别他们在这个项目中尝试过的食物表现出更大的兴趣。”)”可推知，凯蒂觉得这个项目有帮助。故选B。
7．C 8．B 9．A 10．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究人员发现，随机做善事的人往往会低估受助者的感激程度，这种误判可能会阻碍许多人做好事，研究人员希望研究结果可以鼓舞更多人做好事。
7．细节理解题。由文章第一段“Erin Alexander, who was suffering from the loss of her relative, was having a hard day. However, her day took an unexpected turn when she picked up her order and noticed a message on the cup: ‘Madam,’ the waitress had written next to a heart,‘your heart is golden.’ The small and unexpected act moved her deeply, brightening the rest of her day.(埃琳·亚历山大（Erin Alexander）因失去亲人而痛苦不堪，今天过得很艰难。然而，当她拿起订单，注意到杯子上有一条信息时，她的一天发生了意想不到的转折：‘女士，’女服务员在一颗心旁边写道，‘你的心是金色的。’这一小小的意外举动深深地打动了她，让她一天的其余时间都充满了欢乐。)”可知，Erin Alexander看完这条消息后感到很温暖。故选C项。
8．主旨大意题。由文章第三段“In a recent experiment, 84 participants (参与者) were given a hot chocolate on two cold weekends at a park and were told they could keep it or give it to a stranger. The 75 participants who gave away their drink were asked to guess how “big” their kind act would feel to the receiver on a scale (等级) from 0 to 10, and how the receiver would rate their feelings upon receiving it. The receivers were then asked to report how they actually felt using the same scale.(在最近的一项实验中，84名参与者在两个寒冷的周末在公园里被给了一杯巧克力热饮，并被告知他们可以保留它，也可以送给陌生人。75名赠送热饮的参与者被要求猜测他们的同类行为在0到10的范围内对接受者的感觉有多“大”，以及接受者在收到热饮后会如何评价他们的感受。然后，接受者被要求使用相同的量表报告他们的实际感受。)”可知，本段主要描述整个实验的过程。故选B项。
9．推理判断题。由文章第五段“Despite longing for kindness, many people feel awkward at the thought of being kind. The ‘little inner voice’ often leads them to question whether their behavior might be misunderstood or whether it will make the receiver feel pressured to pay it back.(尽管渴望善良，但许多人一想到善良就感到尴尬。‘内心的小声音’经常让他们质疑自己的行为是否会被误解，或者这是否会让接受者感到偿还的压力。)”可知，多种担忧和害怕可能会阻止人们行善。故选A项。
10．细节理解题。由文章最后一段“But an act of kindness is unlikely to have unintended results; it can lead to even more kindness. If you are not already in the habit of performing unplanned kind acts, start by thinking about what you are interested in and how you can turn that into an offering for others.(但善意的行为不太可能产生意想不到的结果；它可以带来更多的善意。如果你还没有进行计划外善意行为的习惯，那么首先要思考你对什么感兴趣，以及如何将其转化成对他人做出的奉献。)”可知，作者建议读者采取行动来表达善意。故选D项。
河北省张家口市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国的四个国家公园。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据标题Olympic National Park下的“The majority of this mostly unspoiled wonder is undisturbed and undeveloped, making it ideal for camping and wilderness exploration. (这个大部分未受破坏的奇迹是未受干扰和未开发的，使其成为露营和荒野探险的理想之地)”以及标题Channel Islands National Park下的“Land lovers will enjoy great hiking options on all six islands, as well as one permanent camping on each. (陆地爱好者将在所有六个岛屿上享受绝佳的徒步旅行选择，并在每个岛屿上进行一次永久露营)”可知，它们都提供露营的机会。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据标题Canyonlands National Park下的“Water erosion (侵蚀) has been the important architect of the beautiful landscape that attracts hikers and families who travel to see its breathtaking sunset and experience the great outdoors.(水的侵蚀一直是美丽景观的重要建筑师，吸引着徒步旅行者和家庭前往观赏其令人惊叹的日落并体验户外美景)”可知，在Canyonlands National Park可以欣赏美丽的日落。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章介绍了四个国家公园，包括它们的特点和吸引游客的活动。这种介绍更符合旅行宣传手册的风格，因此最可能是从一本旅行手册中摘取的。故选B。
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了泰勒 斯威夫特的音乐之旅和她在音乐产业中的影响。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Taylor Swift, born on December 13,1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania, is an established American singer-songwriter whose career has made a lasting impact on the music industry.”（泰勒·斯威夫特于1989年12月13日出生在宾夕法尼亚州的雷丁，是一位知名的美国创作型歌手，她的职业生涯对音乐界产生了持久的影响。）和第二段“At the age of 14, Taylor Swift decided to pursue a career in country music.”（14岁时，泰勒·斯威夫特决定投身乡村音乐事业。）可知，她的音乐之旅始于2003年。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The shift from country to pop in the album 1989 was a very important moment, making her a global superstar.”（在专辑《1989》中，她从乡村音乐转向流行音乐，这是一个非常重要的时刻，使她成为全球超级巨星。）可知，Taylor Swift的国际知名度是通过她的专辑《1989》实现的。故选D项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The album was a huge success, earning her praise from critics and gaining a loyal fan base. Popular songs like Tim McGraw and Teardrops on My Guitar showed her skill in creating relatable, emotionally charged lyrics.“（这张专辑取得了巨大的成功，赢得了评论家的赞扬和忠实的粉丝群。像Tim McGraw和Teardrops on My Guitar这样的流行歌曲显示了她在创作相关的、充满情感的歌词方面的技能。）、第四段“Taylor’s later albums, such as Fearless, Speak Now, and Red continued to reveal her growth as an artist.”（泰勒后来的专辑，如《Fearless》、《Speak Now》和《Red》继续展现了她作为一名艺术家的成长。）及第五段“Besides her musical talent, Taylor Swift is known for her advocacy(提倡)and charity work.”（除了她的音乐天赋，泰勒·斯威夫特还以她的倡导和慈善工作而闻名。）推断出，她具有音乐天赋并且关心他人。故选B项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“With love for music starting at a young age, Taylor’s journey to fame is an interesting story of talent, determination, and being true to herself.”（泰勒从小就热爱音乐，她的成名之旅是一个关于才华、决心和忠于自己的有趣故事。）可知，文章主要讲述了Taylor Swift的音乐之旅和她对音乐产业的影响，因此A项“泰勒·斯威夫特的成名之路”概括了文章的主题。故选A项。
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了父亲留在家中的变化趋势，探讨了背后的原因以及一些家庭的选择。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“While moms usually did this in the past, a recent study by Pew Research Center shows more dads are staying at home. Over the last 30 years, the number of dads staying at home has gone up from 11% in 1989 to 18% in 2021.(虽然过去妈妈们通常是这样做的，但皮尤研究中心最近的一项研究表明，越来越多的爸爸呆在家里。在过去的30年里，全职爸爸的比例从1989年的11%上升到2021年的18%。)”可知，第一段主要通过提供过去三十年的全职爸爸所占比例的数据，说明越来越多的父亲留在家中的情况。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“Economics is the most significant part of this change. As women do better in school — with 53.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree being women and get better jobs, families are thinking about different ways to share responsibilities. Women are getting better paying jobs, like in medicine and law, making some families decide that having the dad at home and the mom as the main earner is the best choice.(经济情况是这一变化中最重要的部分。随着女性在学校表现更好——53.1%拥有学士学位的成年人是女性，并且找到了更好的工作，家庭正在考虑不同的方式来分担责任。女性正在获得收入更高的工作，比如在医学和法律领域，这使得一些家庭决定让爸爸在家，妈妈作为主要的经济来源是最好的选择。)”可知，随着女性在教育和经济领域的表现变得更好，一些家庭考虑了不同的责任分享方式，这导致了越来越多的父亲留在家中。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Cannon Ingalls and Jeff Carlson show this too. Ingalls, moving from Missouri to Minneapolis, chose his wife’s better-paying job over his own. Carlson in Colorado found that most of his salary was going to childcare, so he decided to stay at home to avoid money stress.(坎农·英格尔斯和杰夫·卡尔森也证明了这一点。从密苏里州搬到明尼阿波利斯的英格尔斯选择了妻子薪水更高的工作，而不是自己的工作。科罗拉多州的卡尔森发现，他的大部分工资都花在了儿童保育上，所以他决定呆在家里，以避免金钱压力。)”可知，Cannon Ingalls因为妻子薪水更高而选择放弃自己的工作留在家中，Cannon Ingalls是因为大部分工资都花在了儿童保育上而决定呆在家里，以避免金钱压力；由此可知，文章中提到Cannon Ingalls和Jeff Carlson是作为典型的例子，说明一些父亲选择留在家中的原因。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“The landscape of parents staying at home is changing, challenging old ideas about who takes care of the children. While moms usually did this in the past, a recent study by Pew Research Center shows more dads are staying at home. Over the last 30 years, the number of dads staying at home has gone up from 11% in 1989 to 18% in 2021.(父母呆在家里的情况正在发生变化，这挑战了关于谁来照顾孩子的旧观念。虽然过去妈妈们通常是这样做的，但皮尤研究中心最近的一项研究表明，越来越多的爸爸呆在家里。在过去的30年里，全职爸爸的比例从1989年的11%上升到2021年的18%。)”以及最后一段“As the idea of parents staying at home continues to change, economic factors, along with new thoughts about gender (性别) roles and a wish for more meaningful family time, are making more dads choose to stay at home.(随着父母呆在家里的观念不断改变，经济因素、对性别角色的新思考以及对更多有意义的家庭时光的渴望，使更多的父亲选择呆在家里。)”可知，文章阐述了越来越多父亲留在家中的趋势，并阐述这一趋势背后的原因；B 选项“The Growing Trend of Stay-at-Home Dads(全职爸爸的增长趋势)”能够概括文章主旨，是一个合适的标题。故选B。
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Terra Firma如何使用卫星数据来预测环境风险，以及他们的合作和创新解决方案。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Terra Firma is dealing with the challenge of scattered (分散的)environmental data by creating a single database. Their user-friendly software allows scientists, construction professionals, and government agencies to model and predict environmental risks accurately.(Terra Firma正在通过创建一个单一的数据库来应对分散的环境数据的挑战。他们的用户友好软件允许科学家、建筑专业人员和政府机构准确地建模和预测环境风险)”可知，Terra Firma的软件允许科学家、建筑专业人员和政府机构准确建模和预测环境风险，如侵蚀、滑坡、洪水等。故选B。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“One organization collaborating with Terra Firma is Blue Tide, a non-governmental group devoted to oceanic research and promoting the Blue Economy. After Hurricane Maria damaged coral reefs important for coastline protection, Blue Tide asked. Terra Firma to design 3D-printed tiles. These unique tiles, made of clay, will help prevent erosion during future storms. They are shaped like cylinders (圆柱体), creating a nesting space for young coral, and over the next ten years, the clay is expected to dissolve (溶解), forming a complete organic coral reef.(与泰丰资本合作的一个组织是Blue Tide，这是一个致力于海洋研究和推广蓝色经济的非政府组织。在玛丽亚飓风破坏了对海岸线保护很重要的珊瑚礁之后，Blue Tide要求泰丰公司设计3D打印瓷砖。这些独特的瓷砖，由粘土制成，将有助于防止未来风暴的侵蚀。它们的形状像圆柱体，为年轻的珊瑚创造了一个筑巢的空间，在接下来的十年里，粘土预计会溶解，形成一个完整的有机珊瑚礁)”可知，本段主要讲述Terra Firma与Blue Tide合作的情况，特别是他们合作开发3D打印瓷砖来预防侵蚀。故选D。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据前文“After Hurricane Maria damaged coral reefs important for coastline protection, Blue Tide asked. Terra Firma to design 3D-printed tiles. These unique tiles, made of clay, will help prevent erosion during future storms. They are shaped like cylinders (圆柱体), creating a nesting space for young coral, and over the next ten years, the clay is expected to dissolve (溶解), forming a complete organic coral reef.(在玛丽亚飓风破坏了对海岸线保护很重要的珊瑚礁之后，Blue Tide要求泰丰公司设计3d打印瓷砖。这些独特的瓷砖，由粘土制成，将有助于防止未来风暴的侵蚀。它们的形状像圆柱体，为年轻的珊瑚创造了一个筑巢的空间，在接下来的十年里，粘土预计会溶解，形成一个完整的有机珊瑚礁)”可知，Blue Tide和Terra Firma进行合作，Terra Firma制作出独有的瓷砖，所以推知innovative意为“创造性的”，和A项意思相近。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“As water levels rise, causing severe erosion, many coastal Puerto Ricans are left watching their homes fall into the sea. A small software company in Puerto Rico called Terra Firma, founded in 2019 by island native Alejandro Mieses, is using satellite data to forecast accurate erosion pain points that might help Puerto Rican city planners better protect their island.(随着水位上升，造成严重的侵蚀，许多波多黎各沿海居民只能眼睁睁地看着自己的家园被海水淹没。波多黎各一家名为Terra Firma的小型软件公司于2019年由岛上的当地人亚历杭德罗·米塞斯(Alejandro Mieses)创立，该公司正在利用卫星数据预测准确的经常出现侵蚀问题的地方，这可能有助于波多黎各城市规划者更好地保护他们的岛屿)”以及纵观全文可知，文章介绍了Terra Firma 如何使用卫星数据来预测环境风险，以及他们的合作和创新解决方案。由此推知，本文的目的是给读者提供信息。故选C。
河北省邯郸市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题
21-25 BCBBB 26-30 ADABD 31-35 ABCAD
A
【命题意图】新人教版必修第一册 Unit 2 Travelling Around 的话题是旅行。本文旨在引导学生了解不同国 家的文化, 拓宽学生视野。设题主要考查学生捕捉细节信息的能力。
【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。主题语境是人与社会。文章介绍了塞拉利昂的旅行信息。
21. B 细节理解题。根据表格中的信息可知, lake hotel 的单人房间是一个人$350。故选B。
22. C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The time between June and October is best for Sierra Leone. ”可 知, 去塞拉利昂旅游的最佳时间是6月到10月之间。故选C。
23. B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Sierra Leone is home to. . perfect for birdwatchers. ”可知, 该旅行路 线非常适合观察鸟类。故选 B。
B
【命题意图】新人教版必修第一册 Unit 1 Teenage Life 的话题是青少年生活。本文选材贴近学生生活, 旨在培养学生乐于助人的品质。设题主要考查学生捕捉细节信息和进行推理判断的能力。
【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。主题语境是人与社会。文章讲述了Angie 为了帮助自己的亲人和社区的人们, 用自己的画作积极筹集善款的故事。
24. B 细节理解题。根据第三段中“she's hosting her own one-day art exhibition ( 展 览 )to sell her