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

广东省部分市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
广东省肇庆市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试卷（含解析）
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cheap volunteer programs abroad for high school students
Volunteer in Peru
Many kinds of popular Peru volunteer programs are provided, including Teaching, Animal Care. Medical and Amazon Jungle Conservation (保护). Volunteer work in Peru is based in the capital, Lima.
Program fees are $275 for 1 week.
Volunteers are accommodated in a volunteer house or homestay.
Volunteer in Bali
Bali volunteer programs include Teaching, Childcare, Environmental Education and Health Education. Volunteer work in Bali is based in the cultural center of Ubud. the northern coastal town of Lovina and the island of Nusa Penida.
Program fees are $385 for 1 week.
Volunteers are accommodated in a volunteer house within a traditional Balinese village.
Volunteer in Belize
The special Marine (海洋的) Conservation volunteer program is based on a private island 16 miles off the coast of Placencia in Southern Belize. Help preserve an easily-broken marine ecosystem by diving (潜水) and collecting data on amazing marine life.
Program fees are $1,050 for 1 week.
Volunteers are accommodated on a private island off the coast of mainland Belize.
Volunteer in Croatia
Choose from a wide range of trusted Croatia volunteer programs, including Youth Support, Special Needs Support (for people with mental or physical problems), Animal Care and Marine Conservation. Volunteer work in Croatia is based in the coastal center of Split.
Program fees are $975 for 1 week.
Volunteers are accommodated in a comfortable and modern dormitory-style hotel.
1. What do Volunteer in Peru and Volunteer in Bali have in common
A. They need volunteers with medical skills. B. Teaching and care programs are included.
C. Volunteer work is based on a private island. D. They offer several different accommodation choices.
2. What skill is needed for volunteers to work in Belize
A. Teaching English. B. Organizing events. C. Diving in the sea. D. Nursing patients.
3. Which is probably suitable for a volunteer hoping to give support to the disabled
A. Volunteer in Peru. B. Volunteer in Bali. C. Volunteer in Belize. D. Volunteer in Croatia.
B
A marathon is a long running race of 42,195 kilometers, Runners must not only be fast, but they must be strong enough to keep their speed up over a very long distance.
On Sunday, Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa shocked the running world by smashing the women’s world record for the marathon by over two minutes. Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon in just 2 hours 11 minutes and 53 seconds.
Assefa’s record was far beyond what most people could expect. After all. it was only her third time running a marathon. “I wanted to break the marathon world record.” she said. “But I couldn’t imagine that it would result in a time under 2 hours and 12 minutes.”
When Assefa was younger, she started by running short races, Then she ran the 800-meter race. Her best time in the 800 meters was about 1 minute and 59 seconds. Last March, she ran her first marathon. Then last September, she entered the Berlin Marathon. She won, and set a new women’s record for the course, finishing in 2 hours15 minutes and 37 seconds. This year, she ran almost four minutes faster than she did last year. In both races. Assefa ran faster in the second half of the race than she did in the first half.
Though Assefa made winning the race look easy, she said it was the result of hard work. Assefa was coached by Gemedu Dedefo, who has helped train many Ethiopian star runners. Besides, the shoes Assefa wore are built in such a special way that they collect energy every time the runner lands and give a special spring as the runner’s foot leaves the ground again. Though the shoes are expensive, they only last for a few hours of running.
4. What does the underlined word “smashing” in paragraph 2 mean
A. breaking. B. checking. C. equaling. D. keeping.
5. What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about
A. The rules of the Berlin Marathon. B. The secret to setting world records.
C. Assefa’s efforts to win the marathon. D. Assefa’s growth process in the marathon.
6. Which of the following can be learned from the text
A. Assefa was lucky enough to win the Berlin Marathon.
B. Assefa’s running speed was the same throughout the race.
C. The shoes Assefa wore were designed to last for several years.
D. Dedefo played an important role in Assefa’s training and success.
C
In October, Medflies (地中海果蝇) were discovered in an area of Los Angeles. California is a big farming state, and this was serious news for farmers. The solution to the problem may seem a little unusual; releasing (释放) millions more of the Medflies. Medflies lay their eggs in over 300 kinds of fruits and vegetables. When the eggs hatch (孵化), they can ruin these fruits and vegetables. The problem is that it can be hard to know that the Medflies are there until it’s too late. That’s because the fruits and vegetables still look normal even after the eggs are laid inside. So the damaged fruits and vegetables can be sent to other places allowing the Medflies to spread.
Three Medflies were discovered in a Los Angeles neighborhood called Leimert Park in October. The government set up a large quarantine (隔离) area, which means that no produce can be moved out of that area. That may seen extreme, since only three Medflies were found. but experts believe there are probably more out there.
Luckily, California has developed a program to control Medflies, and it has been working well for 30 years, The plan is to use planes to drop millions of male Medflies over the area. That may sound like a bad idea, but it’s actually a good way to make sure that Medfly numbers go down. Those Medflies are treated so that they can’t help produce new Medflies. This means that even though they can mate with female Medflies, the eggs produced will never grow or hatch.
The government says that the number of infestations (times when Medflies are found) has been cut by over 90%. To deal with the problem in Leimert Park, the government will be dropping two airplane loads of such Medflies every week.
7. What can we learn about Medflies from the second paragraph
A They are difficult to identify. B. They spread quickly worldwide.
C. They benefit the growth of fruits. D. They lay 300 kinds of eggs each time.
8. Why did the government set up a large quarantine area
A. To make Medflies lay more eggs. B. To stop Medflies from spreading.
C. To provide large space for Medflies. D. To further study the habits of Medflies.
9. What is the government’s attitude toward the program
A. Doubtful. B. Unclear. C. Satisfied. D. Indifferent.
10. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Fight Medflies with ... Medflies B. Medflies Threaten Farmers Worldwide
C. The Number of Medflies Is Under Control D. A New Discovery Has Been Made About Medflies
广东省湛江市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
New York Times best-selling author Susan Casey travelled globally, joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet. She takes us on an interesting journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom. Throughout this journey, she learned how important the deep is to the future of the planet, and how necessary it is that we understand and protect it. The Underworld is Susan Casey’s most beautiful and thrilling book, a wonderful show of the natural world.
Event location: The lecture and book signing (签名) will be held at the Linda Hall Library,5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
Event time: Thursday, January 14th,7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Book signing: Hard copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Rainy Day Books. A book signing will immediately follow the lecture.
Admission package (admits one)
Click to order tickets through the Kauffman Center. Admission is $40.00 plus Kauffman ticket fee and includes one hardcover of the book and one admission ticket. Reserved seating.
Please note: Attendees (参与者) will receive their books as they arrive at this event. Your electronic ticket will be needed for event entry and to receive your hardcover of the book as you arrive.
Disclaimer (免责声明): All Rainy Day Books Author Event sales are final and non-refundable
1. What is the topic of Susan Casey’s book
A. A show of the heights of the earth. B. Some discoveries made by explorers.
C. Some measures to protect the ocean. D. Journey s to the depths of the ocean.
2. What kind of event is it
A. A lecture and book signing. B. A discussion between readers.
C. A sales meeting of a new book. D. A party of celebrating the success.
3. What should attendees do with their electronic tickets
A. Return them to the Kauffman Center. B. Get a discount of the book with them.
C. Get hardcovers of the book with them. D. Exchange them with other book lovers.
B
This year I did something I’d never done—shopping at midnight on Black Friday after Thanksgiving. After all, you can get cheap things online while comfortably in bed over a hot cup of coffee. So why would I stand traffic, cold weather and crowds for a few bargains
For my teenagers, spending time with Mom is usually down on their list next to homework and picking up the dog waste. So, when they asked me to take them shopping at the mall at midnight on Black Friday, my first reaction was definitely no! But my son, who usually runs the other way if I mention shopping, wanted me to take him shopping. I felt needed, though I knew they actually wanted me to pay for their things, not quality time with Mom.
Then the hour-long car ride. We followed songs on the radio and talked about the deals we hoped to get. I had opportunities to give them lessons on what not to do when driving, but I shared their happiness instead. And we all connected as we sat with smiles at midnight.
The kids searched for a spot once we finally reached the busy parking lot. There was something about standing in a line that snakes around the building in the freezing cold that brings people together. Once inside, we had to work as a team, hoping to get just the right size and color. As I dug through mountain s of clothing for a particular shirt for my husband and gave up, my daughter came toward me, shirt of the kind in hand and victory on her face. “I got the last one!”
So we ended up at 3 am with some bargains. Nothing we couldn’t have found online or in stores at a reasonable hour. But for me, I got quality time with my kids. Driving home tired, looking in the mirror at my children’s sweet faces, I decided, “If they ask me to go again next year, I’m ready.”
4. What did the kids need according to the author
A. Buying things online with comfort. B. Taking a cup of coffee comfortably.
C. Picking up the dog waste together. D. Shopping at their mother’s expense.
5. How did the author communicate with her kids during the drive to the mall
A. She taught them some songs. B. She shared their excitement.
C. She taught them shopping tips. D. She lectured them on behavior.
6. Why did the daughter show victory on her face
A. She had worked as a team member. B. She had searched out her clothes.
C. She had found a shirt for her father. D. She had been in line to see a snake.
7. How did the author find her shopping experience
A. Enjoyable. B. Tiring. C. Heartbreaking. D. Money-wasting.
C
Saodat Sadikova is an English teacher in Jizzakh, Uzbekistan. As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a flight attendant (空乘人员) and traveling the world, so she learned at least three languages. Although she was not able to become a flight attendant, Sadikova could speak Uzbek, Russian, English and Turkish. Sadikova has never traveled abroad but reports feeling connected to people around the world.
American Trina Bright worked in education for nearly 25 years and she traveled to many countries, including China and South Africa. Bright used stories from her travels to help her students in the U. S. understand their place in the world and see value in their own cultures. But Bright, unlike Sadikova, does not report feeling connected to people around the world.
Bright is not alone. Pew Research Center recently asked people in 24 countries a series of questions about how connected they feel to the world to see how travel experience relates to feelings of connectedness.
The study found that respondents (调查对象) who had traveled to at least one other country feel more connected to people around the world 99 percent of respondents in the Netherlands reported having visited at least one other country and 77 percent of respondents from the Netherlands said they feel at least somewhat close to people all over the world. But international travel does not always mean a person feels a closeness to people around the world. 99 percent of Swedish respondents said they had visited at least one other country. Yet a much smaller number of Swedish respondents—47 percent—report feeling close to people all over the world.
Sadikova said she felt connected to the world because of media, which makes it quite easy to get to know events and news.
8. Why did Saodat Sadikova learn several languages
A. To move abroad. B. To broaden her view.
C. To connect to the world. D. To achieve her flying dream.
9. What benefit did Trina Bright get from her travels
A. She improved her education. B. She applied them to her teaching.
C. She understood the value of culture. D. She could speak a foreign language.
10. What did the research focus on
A. How people get to know the world. B. How people feel connected to the world.
C. Why people enjoy international travel. D. Why travel influences the connection of people.
11. What can we learn from paragraph 4
A. The aim of the research. B. The process of the research.
C. The result of the research. D. The method of the research.
D
Fishing trips to Canada are a tradition for Jeffrey Hardy and his three friends from America. This summer in 2023, the forest air polluted with wildfire smoke forced the men to give up their mid-June fishing plan. Canada’s wildfire season put its tourism industry at a crucial time.
Except some days of poor air quality, major Canadian cities remain unaffected by wildfires. The fires are in the country’s northern areas that have drawn travelers interested in outdoor experiences in years past.
In a recent report by Destination Canada, a marketing organization, half of the total spent by international visitors is in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. But other Canadian destinations attractive to visitors have been affected by the wildfires.
In preparation for increasing visitor sizes and ongoing wildfires, some businesses are thinking about changing their operations, which see outdoor recreation (娱乐) as a tourism opportunity. A nonprofit travel agency is considering creating a questionnaire (调查问卷) for customers to show when they would cancel a booking because of road closes from the wildfires, poor air quality and a lack of visibility.
Tourism in British Columbia contributes greatly to its economy. The province has various recreational offerings, from the major ski destinations to hiking along the coast. Blackcomb, a helicopter tour company, has canceled its sightseeing offerings, using most of its helicopters on the firefighting effort until at least early August. “It’s the question of flying our customers around on sightseeing tours or putting out fire s within 10 kilometers of our bases and the communities that we live in,” said Jordy Norris, the company’s tourism director. “We made it clear to both our staff and our customers that we have a duty to protect the backyard.”
Darrin Rigo, a photographer, recently saw a photo of a beautiful waterfall engulfed in fire on a media page. “I’m sure that’s not going to last long, and everything will turn to normal.” he said.
12. Which part of Canada is most affected by the wildfire
A. Canada’s central part. B. The northern areas.
C. Major Canadian cities. D. Places with few visitors.
13. What can be inferred about Jordy Norris
A. He is sad about his company’s loss from the fire.
B. He is confident about the use of the questionnaire.
C. He is glad to join in the fight against the wildfire.
D. He is stressed about the fire’s effect on his company.
14. What does the underlined word “engulfed” in paragraph 6 mean
A. Covered. B. Donated C. Rescued. D. Protected.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Tourism Suffers Great Loss in the Wildfire B. All of Canada Have Acted to Beat Wildfire
C. Most of Canada Is Affected by the Wildfire D. Wildfire Won’t Stop Canada’s Tourism Development
广东省清远市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试题（含解析）
第一节(共11小题;每小题2.5分,满分27.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The World Full of Eye-catching Things
The following flowers and plants might not be so eye-pleasing, but are certainly eye-catching, since they all look like some objects.
Lady’s Slipper
The lady’s slipper orchid is considered to be the rarest type of wild orchid. Now Lancashire in England is the only place where this plant can be found.The flower was so unique that people picked almost all of them. A single cutting of this plant is sold for US $5,000. Fortunately, strict protection policies have been established to protect it since 1917 when this endangered plant was once declared extinct in England.
Hot Lips
When you see a plant like this in reality, don’t get confused! No. They are not a woman’s lips! You can find these plants in countries with tropical rain forests, such as Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama. Due to the cutting down of trees, these unique and rare plants have become endangered. This plant bears a bright red flower which is similar to the lips of a woman with red lipstick.
Black Bat Flower
The black bat flower is an unusual flower that grows in the wild and tropical forests of Yunnan Province in China. It is famous for its bat-shaped black flowers. This flowering plant is often confused with a flying bat. The flower may also appear in white and brown shades. It needs specific environmental conditions to grow. This is the reason why it is an endangered species.
All the plants mentioned above are becoming nearly extinct. Hopefully, there are other unique and rare flowers left undiscovered. This proves the world is full of surprising things!
1. Where can the Lady’s Slipper be discovered currently
A. In Panama. B. In Colombia.
C. In Lancashire in England. D. In Yunnan Province in China.
2. Why are Hot Lips becoming nearly extinct
A. Forest destruction. B. Human picking.
C. Lack of awareness. D. Specific locations.
3. What is unique about the Black Bat Flower
A. Its red flowers. B. Its bat-shaped flowers.
C. Its slipper-shaped flowers. D. Its white and brown flowers.
B
Wilma Rudolph was born in 1940 in a very large and poor African-American family in Tennessee. When she was four years old, a deadly illness made her left leg useless. She had to wear an iron leg brace. Her doctors told her she would never walk like a normal person without the brace. Yet she was lucky in having a mother who encouraged her to have faith and courage.
At nine years of age, the little girl removed the leg brace and took the first step, which her doctors had said was impossible. Then she got the idea that she would like to be the worlds greatest woman runner.
At the age of thirteen, she began to enter races, but she came in last in every race. Everyone asked her to give up. One day, however, she came in next to last. Then there came a big day when she won a race. From then on, Wilma Rudolph won every race that she entered.
In 1957, Wilma went to Tennessee State University, where she met a coach named Ed Temple. He trained her so well that in 1960 she went to the Olympic Games in Rome. There she beat a German girl named Jutta Heine, the greatest woman runner of the day. Wilma had just won two Olympic gold medals both in the 100-metre race and the 200-metre race. Then came the 400-metre relay. Wilma Rudolph had got her third Olympic gold medal in the 17th Olympic Games.
That day Wilma made history as she became the first woman to win three gold medals in the same Olympic Games. Later she said, “The triumph can’t be had without the struggle. I know what struggle is. I have spent a lifetime trying to share the importance of being a woman first in the world of sports, so that other young women have a chance to reach their dreams.”
4. What was the turning point in Wilma Rudolph’s racing career
A. When she won her first race.
B. When she came in last in every race.
C. When she got her third Olympic gold medal.
D. When she started racing at the age of thirteen.
5. What does the underlined word “triumph” in paragraph 5 most likely mean
A. Defeating someone. B. Earning a lot of money.
C. Overcoming difficulties. D. Being famous and recognized.
6. What kind of person was Wilma Rudolph from the story
A. Determined and positive. B. Courageous and outgoing.
C. Brave and friendly. D. Hardworking and modest.
7. What is the best title of the text
A. Wilma Rudolph’s Career Life
B. Wilma Rudolph’s Olympic Glory
C. Wilma Rudolph’s Sports Legends
D. Wilma Rudolph’s Race Experiences
C
Recently, craftsman Qian Gaochao and his son spent more than six months making three “chicken-blood” stone carvings, which showed the taekwondo and wrestling competitions of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Qian Gaochao is a national inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of the chicken-blood stone carving. He is working on the other carvings related to the Asian Games in the chicken-blood stone museum in Changhua town, Zhejiang Province.
Chicken-blood stone is one of China’s most valued decorative materials and has been used for centuries to create carved works with unique red markings. With its bright blood-red color, bright crystal-like jade texture, quality and shape, chicken-blood stone is admired all over the world. It is valuable in art because of its adaptability, which can be made into decorations of various sizes and forms. It not only records geological (地质的) changes, but also reflects the productivity of different times, living conditions and folk customs.
The stone has become a cultural symbol of deepening the friendship in diplomatic (外交的) activities. For example, in 1972, the Chinese premier gave Changhua chicken-blood stones to Japan as State gifts. In 1986, a seal of Changhua stone was presented to the US. In 2016, the Changhua stone sculpture “Haliaeetus Albicilla Duda Portrait Seal” was presented to Poland. In September 2016, 36 sets of portrait seals were given as gifts to guests who attended the 11th G20 Summit in Hangzhou.
“As a craftsman, I’m not only doing carving work but also recording the development and changes of our society and remembering the era through my carvings,” Qian Gaochao says. He has created fascinating works, many of which are related to important events in Chinese history and famous people who have made important contributions to the country.
“We are also hiring qualified people to continue to promote these traditional skills,” Qian Gaochao says. “Additionally, we often hold research activities and provide training courses, enabling more young students to understand and learn Chinese traditional culture,” he adds.
8. What are Qian Gaochao and his sons recent works about
A. Famous sports athletes.
B. Beautiful natural scenery.
C. International sporting events.
D. Ancient folk customs in Changhua.
9. What makes Changhua chicken-blood stone valuable in art
A. It is rare for its unique shape.
B. It has a bright blood-red color.
C. It is a mirror of the local customs.
D. It can be shaped into various designs.
10. What is the purpose of the examples in paragraph 3
A To present the popularity of chicken-blood stone.
B. To show the role of chicken-blood stone in diplomacy.
C. To explain the ways to promote Changhua’s economy.
D. To prove the importance of Chinese culture in connecting the world.
11. What do we know about Qian Gaochao from his words
A. He provides free carving courses for qualified students.
B. The protection of traditional culture faces great challenges.
C. Learning carving skills is not attractive to modern young people.
D. He devotes himself to recording Chinese development through carving.
广东省茂名市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末质量监测英语试题（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
Weekend Events for Kids
Fantasy Workshop
Time:Each Saturday 11:30 am~12:30 pm
Age:9+
“My dog ate my homework!” “Monkeys stole my schoolbag!” Have you ever made up such excuses to get out of the homework you just didn’t want to do This morning, such excuses will become twice as useful as poet Liz Niven shows you how to turn your fantasies into brilliant poetry!
Bookworm Club
Time: Each Saturday 10:00 am~11:15 am
Age:14+
Each Saturday, Marina Lewycka gives a special book talk for young people on her best-selling novel Tractors and Caravans. Hear first-hand experiences of the writing life and get your chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted on what it’s like to be an author.
Behind Lenses
Time:Each Sunday 10:00 am~11:15 am
Age:5+
Take breakfast with a rabbit, touch the horn of a cow, and survive an angry lion in the wilds. . . They are just the start of great adventures with our wildlife photographer and children’s writer Jan Latta! Come along to hear stories of Jan’s amazing experiences of photographing animals in the wild!
Little Gutenbergs
Time:Each Sunday 11:30 am~12:30 pm
Age:5+
Learn how to construct a book from start to finish using all the tools of the trade with our printing technician Andrea Nichelson, as well as details on how to include secret pages in your books...Fun and totally hands-on, this workshop gives you the chance to learn something totally different.
For more activities, please visit our website. There are more than enough kid-centered events to fill your weekends,with fun!
1. Which event is suitable for poem lovers
A. Behind Lenses.
B. Little Gutenbergs.
C. Bookworm Club.
D. Fantasy Workshop.
2. Who is the author of Tractors and Caravans
A. Liz Niven.
B. Jan Latta.
C. Marina Lewycka.
D. Andrea Nichelson.
3. What is special about the last event
A. It stresses creativity.
B. It is a hands-on program.
C. It focuses on reading.
D. It is a kid-centered activity.
B
It was a normal day in Altitude, a town high in the mountains. People were going about their daily routines, not knowing the disaster that was soon to come. Suddenly, the ground under their feet began to shake. Then people were thrown off their feet and objects flew off shelves. The sound of breaking glass and falling buildings filled the air.
Alice, a young girl who was in her house when the earthquake struck, knew she had to act fast. She got her emergency kit, which included food, water, and a first-aid kit, and ran out of the house.
The streets were messy. Traffic lights were out, cars were overturned, and people were running in fear. Alice knew she had to get to higher ground. She headed for the nearest hill, joining a group of other people. As they reached the top, the full force of the earthquake hit, but Alice and the others managed to stay on top of the hill.
After what seemed like a century, the earthquake finally stopped. Alice looked down at the town she had called home. It was in ruins. Houses were destroyed, roads were cracked open, and a large crack had formed in the middle of the town square.
Alice knew she had to help. She joined hands with other survivors and they began the rescue effort. With simple tools and their bare hands, they dug through the stones and bricks to find anyone who might be trapped inside. In the following days, Alice and the other survivors worked tirelessly to help, providing food, water, and medical aid to those in need. With the help of rescue teams and volunteers from around the country, they slowly but surely began to rebuild their town.
Alice’s experience changed her forever. She realized that life was uncertain, but also that people could come together in times of difficulty. She determined to help others whenever she could and above all never to forget the power of community.
4. What did Alice do shortly after the earthquake hit
A. She stayed where she was.
B. She rushed to a hill nearby.
C. She helped others evacuate their homes.
D. She hurried away without taking anything.
5. What can we infer from the text
A. The town was rebuilt overnight with others help.
B. The earthquake had lasted a century before it stopped.
C. The town people were fully prepared for the earthquake.
D. Alice probably had learned how to survive an earthquake.
6. What kind of person is Alice
A. Calm and helpful. B. Warm and honest.
C. Outgoing and kind-hearted. D. Determined and creative.
7. What did Alice learn from her experience
A. Earthquakes could be prevented.
B. Helping others came first in disasters.
C. Life was not uncertain or unpredictable.
D. Community mattered in times of difficulty.
C
The city of Quanzhou in East China's Fujian province, one of the most important Chinese ports along the historic maritime(海运的)Silk Road, reported new findings about archaeological(考古的)efforts from 2019 to 2020, experts said at a meeting held in Quanzhou from Friday to Saturday.
"The latest research results on iron-making remains in Quanzhou's Anxi county showed that it used to make lots of iron and steel, important goods of trade along the historic maritime Silk Road, mainly during the Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty," says Shen Ruiwen, a famous archaeologist.
Two other sites were discovered and identified as remains of regulatory bodies(监管机构)that existed within the two dynasties. One of them managed affairs related to the emperors' relatives, and the other served similar functions as today's customs. Shen said, "The two ancient organizations showed that Quanzhou once provided effective support for ocean trade."
Another finding exposed was the development of china-making technology from the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty in Dehua county, as is evidenced in the thousands of relics(遗迹)that were dug out.
"Quanzhou is a city of in historical significance because it preserved the continuous track of urban planning and construction from the late Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty," says Shen. Experts say the city will continue with research on some of the sites included in the project and carry out long-term plans.
8. What's the purpose of writing the first paragraph
A. To present an argument.
B. To lead in the topic of the text.
C. To add some supporting details.
D. To provide background information.
9. What did people in Quanzhou mainly make during Song and Yuan dynasties
A. Silk. B. Farm products. C. Green tea. D. Iron and steel.
10. What can we know about Quanzhou in ancient times
A. It once served as the Capital.
B. It once helped a lot for ocean trade.
C. It was once the education center of the world.
D. It developed fast from Song Dynasty to Qing Dynasty.
11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Culture. B. Environment. C. Education. D. Health.
D
The system of communication which relies on the verbal or non-verbal codes, used in transferring (转移) information, is called “language”. A language is a tool of communication, while communication is the process of transferring message to one another. Language focuses on the signs, symbols and munication lays emphasis (强调) on the message. Before the invention of written words, language was limited to the auditory (听觉的) channels. The basics of communication do not change at all. However, daily new words are added to the dictionary of the language, so it changes every day.
Is communication wider than language
So with the above explanation, it is quite clear that communication has a wider scope than language, as the former covers the latter. Language is the essence (本质) of communication, without which, it cannot exist.
What are language barriers (障碍) in communication
Language barriers are the most common communication barriers which cause misunderstandings and misinterpretations between people. Most of the people in the world do not speak English or, even if they use, it is their second or third language. If the speaker and receiver do not use the same language and words, there is no meaning to the communication.
Why is language needed for communication
Language is needed for any kind of communication, and even people with speech impairments communicate with sign munication becomes difficult in situations where people don’t understand each others’ language. The inability to communicate using a language is known as the language barrier to communication.
12. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Language is the only way to communicate with people.
B. People send messages to communicate with others.
C. Language didn’t appear until the invention of written words.
D. Language changes every day with the added new words.
13. What can be done to avoid language barriers according to the author
A. Speaking English. B. Speaking the second language.
C. Speaking the same language. D. Using body language.
14. The underlined word “impairments” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. methods B. functions C. disabilities D. skills
15. What is the best title of the passage
A. Communication is superior to language.
B. There are differences between communication and language.
C. All the languages can be written and spoken in the world.
D. Language has a wider scope than communication.
广东省东莞市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题（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
Are you interested in thrilling content Here are four story books that take place in a museum or art set in famous art centers. These picks are full of action and uncertain result.
Charlotte Writes Her World Writer: Ashley Murray Company: Ottawa Publishing House Charlotte, who has visited the City Museum of Art many times with her friend Alice, has a mystery to solve. The events she writes about in her English diaries are starting to come true. What’s going on Ages: 8-12
The Return of Mona Lisa Writer: Owen Duncan Company: Madison House Studio The Mona Lisa by Michelangelo is one of the most popular paintings in the world, and this fascinating nonfiction book describes how the painting was stolen from the museum in 1911 and later returned. The book tells the story of the Mona Lisa’s theft and return, which offers readers a deeper understanding of the cultural importance of this painting. Ages: 10 and up
Secret of the Museum Writer: Hailey Johnson Company: Aspiring Young Readers This novel is based on prize-winning 2006 film Secret of the Museum. In the book, a guard notices that art works at the Museum of Natural History come to life at night. The guard shares what he has observed with his son, who is doubtful at first and then becomes fascinated by the adventures at night. Ages: 8-12
Spy School Adventure Writer: Justin Blake Company: Charlie Martin Books for Young Readers Some of this story’s best scenes occur at the City Museum of History. Nick is trying to begin an adventure which takes him back to the ancient time. The track takes him outside the museum, and maps show you where he goes. Ages: 8-12
1. Which book is suitable for kids who are interested in paintings
A. Secret of the Museum. B. Spy School Adventure.
C. The Return of Mona Lisa. D. Charlotte Writes Her World.
2. What do Secret of the Museum and Spy School Adventure have in common
A. Both are parent-friendly novels.
B. Both are from the writers’ diaries.
C. Both are winners of national prizes.
D. Both are about history and adventure.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A textbook. B. An exam paper. C. A travel plan. D. A magazine.
B
Many teenagers care about helping other people. Few turn their concern into a career (事业). But that’s just what Tom Wilson did. At 12, he started volunteering. Now as the Youth Program Officer at the Connor Foundation, he leads national charity programs and helps the organization decide which projects to support.
“I learned about service by watching my parents.” Tom grew up in a town where people enjoyed helping others. His parents set an example for him with everyday acts of kindness. In 2002, Tom moved to another small town and decided to carry on volunteering. However, he found that there aren’t many choices for teenagers. So he started a nonprofit (非盈利) group, helping them lead their own service projects.
“I turned my love for service into my career.” Tom worked on his nonprofit in middle school and high school, and then one of his teachers advised him to make a career out of helping others. This led him to start a company that provided low-cost camps and educational programs for children. He learned it was possible to make a career out of helping others.
When Tom began his work, he found that some adults didn’t believe teenagers could make a change. Luckily, he was encouraged by his parents and other supportive adults. It was their support that gave Tom courage. Now he works to show teenagers that they can make positive changes. “We want teenagers to know it’s possible for them, their friends, and their generation to make a difference,” he says, and he has always believed in the power of youth to accomplish amazing and meaningful things. Tom advises that teenagers be creative as they look for new solutions to problems. He believes in the power of imagination. “Teenagers are so imaginative,” he says. “They don’t see the same difficulties as adults do.”
4. How did Tom know the value of service at an early age
A. He joined a national charity program.
B. He discovered it through service projects.
C. He was chosen to be a Youth Program Officer.
D. He observed his parents’ daily acts of kindness.
5. Why did Tom decide to start a nonprofit group in a new town
A. He needed to enrich his volunteer experiences.
B. He wanted to join in the educational programs.
C He hoped to offer chances for teenagers to volunteer.
D. He wanted to make new friends with other teenagers.
6. What made Tom consider making a career out of helping others
A Pressure from his parents. B. His teacher’s suggestion.
C. A need for low-cost camps. D. His desire for a new career.
7. What does Tom intend to show through his work
A. Teenagers should start their own careers.
B. Teenagers have the power to make a difference.
C. Adults are always supportive of youth projects.
D. Adults should help teenagers deal with problems.
C
Rainwater in cities causes more troubles than wet feet. It carries away waste from rooftops and streets as it washes through cities. European scientists are now trying to work out how to deal with flooding rainwater.
In the city of Wetteren, Belgium, researchers are experimenting with seashells. Millions of shells from the nearby North Sea are used to collect and treat rainwater from a shopping-mall roof and a parking lot. The shells are laid below a surface drain (下水道) through which dirty water is carried away. With a 70% empty space that allows them to store rainwater, they’re also a natural cleaning station, which is then used to water community gardens.
The experiment is part of a project called StopUP whose goal is to prevent rainwater from carrying pollutants into lakes and rivers. The project’s focus is to make sure that such wastewater, which can include everything from plastics to heavy metals, gets treated.
Thomas Jeffery, head of the College of Environmental Engineering in Germany, said a big knowledge gap can exist between the popular perception of rainwater and its true content. “Rainwater seems to be very clean, but when it washes the streets and roofs, it becomes full of dust and other harmful pollutants,” said Thomas.
In Europe, 38% of surface waterbodies have different forms of pollutants, which run deep in the ground and damage soils, plants and animals, according to Julie Rosalie, director of the European Environment Agency. Human health depends on clean water for drinking, bathing and cooking, and now we arc at risk because plants and animals are affected by chemicals in rivers, lakes and coastal waters.
“StopUP technologies and methods could provide tools to reduce rainwater pollution.” Rosalie said. “It has a positive effect on the quality of our common environment.”
8. What are the seashells in the experiment used for
A. Clearing the polluted rainwater. B. Repairing a shopping mall.
C. Making gardens more attractive. D. Carrying away waste in cities.
9. What is the goal of the project of StopUP
A. Promoting the use of seashells. B. Reusing plastics and heavy metals.
C. Experimenting ways to treat rainwater. D. Encouraging people to stop water pollution.
10. Which of the following best explains “perception” underlined in paragraph 4
A. Understanding. B. Custom C. Style. D. Tendency.
11. What can we know according to Julie Rosalie
A. More tools are needed to reduce water pollution.
B. StopUP helps to improve the environmental quality.
C. 38% of surface water in Europe is free from pollutants.
D. Human beings are in danger because of a lack of water.
D
Have you ever heard of the classic Marshmallow (棉花糖) Test It’s a fun experiment where kids are given a marshmallow and told that they can eat it now or wait a bit and get two marshmallows later. Some kids eat the marshmallow right away, while others struggle to wait for the two marshmallows.
Interestingly, when the researchers followed up with those kids later in life, they found that those who waited longer for the two marshmallows would perform better in school, and even have better health. This made people think that waiting is a sign of self-control.
But a new study in 2022 by scientists raised an interesting question: is this behavior really about self-control, or is it about the culture we grow up in In the United States, people usually don’t wait for everyone to be served before they start eating. In Japan, however, there is a tradition of waiting until everyone is served. This cultural difference led researchers to wonder if Japanese kids would wait longer in the marshmallow test compared to American kids. Surprisingly, the study found that Japanese kids did wait longer — about 15 minutes on average, while American kids waited for about 5 minutes.
Then the researchers did another follow-up experiment. They looked at a different situation: opening gifts. In the United States, gifts are often saved for special events like birthdays and Christmas, when kids have to wait to open their gifts. In Japan, gifts are given more often, and kids usually open them right away. This is a powerful result because it shows the importance of culture and habit in shaping the way how children act.
So, whether you can wait for that second marshmallow might not just be about self-control — it could be about the culture you’re part of!
12. Why do some kids wait longer in the classic Marshmallow Test
A. They live healthier lives.
B. They have better self-control.
C. They are afraid of being punished.
D. They have no interest in marshmallows
13. What aspect of cultural difference is discussed in paragraph 3
A. Eating habits. B. Education systems.
C. Body Languages. D. Family structures.
14. What can be inferred from the experiment with opening gifts
A. American children are better at opening gifts.
B. Self-control is important for children’s growth.
C. Gift-giving habits influence children’s conduct.
D. Japanese kids are more patient than American kids.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Gift-giving Traditions in Western Countries
B. Marshmallows and Kids: A Fun Experiment
C. Marshmallows, Patience and the World around Us
D. Cultural Influence on Children’s Willingness to Wait
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广东省肇庆市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试卷（含解析）
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个为高中生提供的收费低廉的海外志愿者项目。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章Volunteer in Peru部分中“Many kinds of popular Peru volunteer programs are provided, including Teaching, Animal Care. Medical and Amazon Jungle Conservation (保护). (提供了许多受欢迎的秘鲁志愿者项目，包括教学、动物护理。医疗和亚马逊丛林保护)”和Volunteer in Bali部分中“Bali volunteer programs include Teaching, Childcare, Environmental Education and Health Education. (巴厘岛的志愿者项目包括教学、儿童保育、环境教育和健康教育)”可知，这两个志愿者项目都包括教学和护理。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Volunteer in Belize部分中“Help preserve an easily-broken marine ecosystem by diving (潜水) and collecting data on amazing marine life. (通过潜水和收集神奇海洋生物的数据，帮助保护一个容易破坏的海洋生态系统)”可知，在伯利兹益工作的志愿者需要有在海里潜水的技能。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章Volunteer in Croatia部分中“Choose from a wide range of trusted Croatia volunteer programs, including Youth Support, Special Needs Support (for people with mental or physical problems), Animal Care and Marine Conservation. (你可以从众多值得信赖的克罗地亚志愿者项目中选择，包括青年支持、特殊需求支持(针对有精神或身体问题的人)、动物护理和海洋保护)”可知，Volunteer in Croatia包括特殊需求支持，可能适合希望为残疾人提供支持的志愿者。故选D。
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了埃塞俄比亚选手Tigst Assefa打破马拉松女子世界纪录以及她的成长历程。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据所猜词后“Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon in just 2 hours 11 minutes and 53 seconds. Assefa’s record was far beyond what most people could expect. After all. it was only her third time running a marathon. “I wanted to break the marathon world record.” she said. “But I couldn’t imagine that it would result in a time under 2 hours and 12 minutes.” (Assefa 以2小时11分53秒的成绩完成了柏林马拉松比赛。Assefa 的记录远远超出了大多数人的预期。毕竟。这是她第三次跑马拉松。“我想打破马拉松世界纪录。她说。“但我无法想象它会在2小时12分钟内完成。”)”可知，Assefa取得非常好的成绩，打破了世界纪录，所以smashing的意思是“打破”。A. breaking打破；B. checking检查；C. equaling比得上，敌得过；D. keeping保持。故选A。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“When Assefa was younger, she started by running short races, Then she ran the 800-meter race. Her best time in the 800 meters was about 1 minute and 59 seconds. Last March, she ran her first marathon. Then last September, she entered the Berlin Marathon. She won, and set a new women’s record for the course, finishing in 2 hours15 minutes and 37 seconds. This year, she ran almost four minutes faster than she did last year. In both races. Assefa ran faster in the second half of the race than she did in the first half. (当Assefa年轻的时候，她从短跑开始，然后她参加了800米赛跑。她800米的最好成绩是1分59秒。去年三月，她第一次跑马拉松。去年9月，她参加了柏林马拉松比赛。她赢得了比赛，并以2小时15分37秒的成绩刷新了女子纪录。今年，她比去年快了将近4分钟。在两场比赛中。阿塞法在后半程跑得比前半程快)”可知，本段主要讲述了Asscfa 在跑马拉松中的成长历程。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“Assefa was coached by Gemedu Dedefo, who has helped train many Ethiopian star runners (阿塞法的教练是Gemedu Dedefo，他帮助训练了许多埃塞俄比亚的明星运动员)”可知，Gemedu Dedefo在Assea 的训练和成功中起着很重要的作用。故选D。
【答案】7. A 8. B 9. C 10. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了了应对地中海果蝇破坏水果蔬菜问题的解决方案：释放出数百万只地中海果蝇。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“The problem is that it can be hard to know that the Medflies are there until it’s too late. That’s because the fruits and vegetables still look normal even after the eggs are laid inside.(问题是，很难知道地中海果蝇在那里，直到为时已晚。这是因为水果和蔬菜即使在里面下蛋后看起来仍然正常。)”可知，地中海果蝇难以被识别。故选A项。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“The government set up a large quarantine (隔离) area, which means that no produce can be moved out of that area.(政府设立了一个大型隔离区，这意味着任何农产品都不能运出该地区。)”可知，政府设立隔离区是为了阻止地中海果蝇传播。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Luckily, California has developed a program to control Medflies, and it has been working well for 30 years.(幸运的是，加州已经开发了一个控制果蝇的方案，并且已经运行了30年)”及最后一段“The government says that the number of infestations (times when Medflies are found) has been cut by over 90%. To deal with the problem in Leimert Park, the government will be dropping two airplane loads of such Medflies every week.(政府表示，侵扰的次数（果蝇被发现的次数）已经减少了90%以上。为了处理莱默特公园的问题，政府将每周投放两架这样的飞机。)”可知，该方案运行了30年，且起到了作用，由此可推知，政府对此方案是满意的。故选C项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。分析全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了了应对地中海果蝇破坏水果蔬菜问题的解决方案：释放出数百万只地中海果蝇。所以A选项“同地中海果蝇搏斗用……地中海果绳？”能够概括文章主要内容，适合用作文章标题。故选A项。
广东省湛江市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题（含解析）
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了《海底世界》这本畅销书的作者苏珊·凯西的讲座及签名售书活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“She takes us on an interesting journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom. Throughout this journey, she learned how important the deep is to the future of the planet, and how necessary it is that we understand and protect it.(她带我们踏上了一段有趣的深海探险之旅，从古代世界的传说到我们现在可以到达海底的传说沉船。在整个旅程中，她了解到深海对地球的未来是多么重要，以及我们了解和保护它是多么必要)”可知，苏珊·凯西的《海底世界》主要讲述了她的深海探索之旅及所看见的事物。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The lecture and book signing(签名) will be held at the Linda Hall Library,5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri.(讲座和签售会将在密苏里州堪萨斯城樱桃街5109号的琳达·霍尔图书馆举行)”可知，这是一次讲座和签名售书活动。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Attendees(参与者) will receive their books as they arrive at this event. Your electronic ticket will be needed for event entry and to receive your hardcover of the book as you arrive.(参与者将在到达活动现场时收到他们的图书。您的电子票将需要参加活动，并在您到达时收到您的精装书)”可知，参与者可以用电子入场券交换该书的精装本。故选C项。
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍作者在感恩节之后的“黑色星期五”和孩子们在凌晨购物的经历。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“So, when they asked me to take them shopping at the mall at midnight on Black Friday, my first reaction was definitely no! But my son, who usually runs the other way if I mention shopping, wanted me to take him shopping. I felt needed, though I knew it was my wallet and a ride, not quality (高质量的) time with Mom that they wanted.(所以，当他们让我在黑色星期五午夜带他们去商场购物时，我的第一反应绝对是否定的！但我儿子，如果我提到购物，他通常避开，他想让我带他去购物。我觉得自己被需要了，尽管我知道这是我的钱包和一辆车，而不是他们想要的和妈妈在一起的美好时光)”可知，孩子们想让作者陪他们在感恩节之后的“黑色星期五”去购物，是因为他们需要作者为他们买单。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Then the hour-long car ride. We followed songs on the radio and talked about the deals we hoped to get. I had opportunities to give them lessons on what not to do when driving, but I had to keep the peace. And we all connected as we sat with crazed smiles at midnight.(然后是一个小时的车程。我们跟着收音机里的歌曲，谈论着我们希望买什么。我有机会教他们开车时不要做什么，但我必须保持平静。午夜时分，当我们坐在那里疯狂地微笑时，我们都联系在了一起)”可知，孩子们一路上听歌和聊天，作者原本可以教育孩子们在开车时不能做什么事，但是那时作者只想与孩子们分享半夜时分购物的狂热心情。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“As I dug through mountain s of clothing for a particular shirt for my husband and gave up, my daughter came toward me, shirt of the kind in hand and victory on her face. “I got the last one!”(当我在堆积如山的衣服中为丈夫挖了一件特别的衬衫并放弃时，我的女儿向我走来，手里拿着衬衫，脸上洋溢着胜利。“我得到了最后一个！”)”可知，作者想为丈夫找一件衬衣但是没找到，就在这时，作者的女儿带着胜利的微笑拿着一件衬衣来到作者面前，说她抢到了最后一件。由此可推知，女儿脸上露出胜利的表情是因为她为她父亲找到了一件合适的衬衫。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判读题。根据最后一段“Driving home tired, looking in the mirror at my children’s sweet faces, I decided, “If they ask me to go again next year, I’m ready.”(开车回家时，我很累，看着镜子里孩子们可爱的脸，我决定：“如果他们明年再邀请我去，我已经准备好了。”)”可知，作者很累，但是看到孩子们的笑容，作者决定如果孩子们需要，明年的黑色星期五还来购物。由此可推知，作者觉得自己的购物经历是愉快的。故选A。
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要通过两个人的故事引出了一项关于“旅行与人们感觉到与世界有连接之间的关系”的研究结果。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a flight attendant(空乘人员) and traveling the world, so she learned at least three languages.(作为一个小女孩，她梦想成为一名空姐和环游世界，所以她至少学了三种语言)”可知，她学习多种语言的原因是她曾梦想成为一个空姐。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Bright used stories from her travels to help her students in the U. S. understand their place in the world and see value in their own cultures.( Bright用她旅行中的故事来帮助她在美国的学生了解他们在世界上的位置，并看到他们自己文化的价值)”可知，Bright 使用旅行故事帮助学生理解自己国家的位置以及看到自己国家的文化价值，即她把旅行经历运用在教学中。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Pew Research Center recently asked people in 24 countries a series of questions about how connected they feel to the world to see how travel experience relates to feelings of connectedness.(皮尤研究中心最近向24个国家的人们询问了一系列关于他们与世界的联系程度的问题，以了解旅行经历与联系感之间的关系)”可知，研究关注的是人们感觉到与世界连接的以及与世界连接的程度。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“The study found that respondents (调查对象) who had traveled to at least one other country feel more connected to people around the world. 99 percent of respondents in the Netherlands reported having visited at least one other country and 77 percent of respondents from the Netherlands said they feel at least somewhat close to people all over the world. But international travel does not always mean a person feels a closeness to people around the world.99 percent of Swedish respondents said they had visited at least one other country. Yet a much smaller number of Swedish respondents—47 percent—report feeling close to people all over the world. (研究发现，至少去过一个其他国家的受访者感觉与世界各地的人联系更紧密。99%的荷兰受访者表示，他们至少去过一个其他国家，77%的荷兰受访者表示，他们至少觉得自己与世界各地的人都有些亲近。但国际旅行并不总是意味着一个人与世界各地的人亲近。99%的瑞典受访者表示，他们至少去过一个其他国家。然而，只有47%的瑞典受访者表示，他们与世界各地的人都很亲近)”可知，本段主要介绍的是研究的调查结果。故选C。
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。加拿大的山林大火使旅游业受到很大的影响，但是人们依然对加拿大旅游业的发展充满信心。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Except some days of poor air quality, major Canadian cities remain unaffected by wildfires. The fires are in the country’s northern areas that have drawn travelers interested in outdoor experiences in years past.(除了有几天空气质量不佳外，加拿大主要城市没有受到野火的影响。火灾发生在该国北部地区，过去几年吸引了对户外体验感兴趣的游客)”可知，这次山火主要影响的是加拿大的北部地区。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段““It’s the question of flying our customers around on sightseeing tours or putting out fire s within 10 kilometers of our bases and the communities that we live in,” said Jordy Norris, the company’s tourism director. “We made it clear to both our staff and our customers that we have a duty to protect the backyard.”(“这是一个让我们的客户在观光旅游中飞来飞去，或者在我们的基地和我们居住的社区10公里范围内扑灭大火的问题，”该公司的旅游主管Jordy Norris说。“我们向员工和客户明确表示，我们有责任保护后院。”)”可推知，Jordy Norris为自己的公司能够参加灭火行动感到高兴。故选C。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“a photo of a beautiful waterfall”以及后文“in fire on a media page.”可知，照片里这个美丽的瀑布被野火笼罩着。由此可知，划线词的含义是“笼罩，覆盖”。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“In preparation for increasing visitor sizes and ongoing wildfires, some businesses are thinking about changing their operations, which see outdoor recreation (娱乐) as a tourism opportunity.(为了应对不断增加的游客规模和持续的野火，一些企业正在考虑改变他们的业务，他们将户外娱乐视为一个旅游机会)”以及全文讲述一场山火对加拿大旅游业的影响，谈到这场火灾的分布及其对旅游业的影响，以及旅游业的从业人员对未来旅游业发展的乐观态度。由此可知，D选项“野火不会阻止加拿大的旅游业发展”最符合本文的标题。故选D。
广东省清远市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试题（含解析）
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三种引人注目的花。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Lady’s Slipper部分“ Now Lancashire in England is the only place where this plant can be found.(现在英国的兰开夏郡是唯一能找到这种植物的地方)”可知，兜兰目前在英国兰开夏郡可以找到。故选C项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Hot Lips部分“Due to the cutting down of trees, these unique and rare plants have become endangered. (由于树木的砍伐，这些独特而稀有的植物已经濒临灭绝)”可知，由于森林的破坏，Hot Lips几乎灭绝了。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Black Bat Flower部分“It is famous for its bat-shaped black flowers.(它以蝙蝠形状的黑色花朵而闻名)”可知，它的蝙蝠形花朵是黑蝙蝠花的独特之处。故选B项。
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了三枚奥运金牌获得者Wilma Rudolph的故事。医生曾宣布她如果不带支架就不能走路，然而她在九岁时迈出了不可思议的第一步，她想成为世界上最伟大的女跑步运动员，最终她在第17届奥运会上赢得三枚金牌。她的故事鼓励其他年轻女性争取机会实现自己的梦想。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“One day, however, she came in next to last. Then there came a big day when she won a race. From then on, Wilma Rudolph won every race that she entered.(后来有一天她赢得了比赛。从那时起，Wilma Rudolph赢得了她参加的每一场比赛。)”可知，Wilma Rudolph赛车生涯的转折点是当她赢得第一场比赛时。故选A。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词上文“That day Wilma made history as she became the first woman to win three gold medals in the same Olympic Games. (那一天Wilma创造了历史，她成为第一位在同一届奥运会上赢得三枚金牌的女性。)”可知，Wilma Rudolph克服重重困难，不断奋斗最终创造了历史，以及下文“I know what struggle is.( 我知道什么是奋斗)”可推知，划线单词所在句子的意思是“没有奋斗就没有胜利”。因此划线的单词的意思是“克服困难”。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Then she got the idea that she would like to be the worlds greatest woman runner. (然后她有了一个想法，她想成为世界上最伟大的女子赛跑运动员。)”可知，她是一个积极向上的人。根据倒数第二段“There she beat a German girl named Jutta Heine, the greatest woman runner of the day. Wilma had just won two Olympic gold medals both in the 100-metre race and the 200-metre race. Then came the 400-metre relay. Wilma Rudolph had got her third Olympic gold medal in the 17th Olympic Games. (在那里，她击败了一位名叫尤塔·海涅的德国女孩，她是当时最伟大的女子赛跑运动员。威尔玛刚刚在100米赛跑和200米赛跑中获得两枚奥运会金牌。接着是400米接力。威尔玛在第17届奥运会上获得了她的第三枚奥运金牌。)”可知，Wilma Rudolph是一个意志坚定的人。因此，故事中的Wilma Rudolph是个坚定且积极的人。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了三枚奥运金牌获得者Wilma Rudolph的故事。医生曾宣布她如果不带支架就不能走路，然而她在九岁时迈出了不可思议的第一步，她想成为世界上最伟大的女跑步运动员，最终她在第17届奥运会上赢得三枚金牌。结合文章倒数第二段“There she beat a German girl named Jutta Heine, the greatest woman runner of the day. Wilma had just won two Olympic gold medals both in the 100-metre race and the 200-metre race. Then came the 400-metre relay. Wilma Rudolph had got her third Olympic gold medal in the 17th Olympic Games. (在那里，她击败了一位名叫尤塔·海涅的德国女孩，她是当时最伟大的女子赛跑运动员。威尔玛刚刚在100米赛跑和200米赛跑中获得两枚奥运会金牌。接着是400米接力。威尔玛在第17届奥运会上获得了她的第三枚奥运金牌。”可知，这篇文章最好的标题是“Wilma Rudolph的体育传奇”。故选C。
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了工匠钱高潮父子制作的展示杭州亚运会跆拳道和摔跤比赛的三个鸡血雕塑。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Recently, craftsman Qian Gaochao and his son spent more than six months making three “chicken-blood” stone carvings, which showed the taekwondo and wrestling competitions of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022.”（近日，工匠钱高潮和儿子花了半年多时间，制作了三件“鸡血”石雕，展示了2022年杭州第19届亚运会跆拳道和摔跤比赛。）可知，钱高潮父子最近的作品是关于国际体育赛事。故选C项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“It is valuable in art because of its adaptability, which can be made into decorations of various sizes and forms.”（它的适应性很强，可以做成各种大小和形式的装饰品，在艺术上很有价值。）可知，彰化鸡血石的艺术价值是它可以塑造成各种各样的图案。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The stone has become a cultural symbol of deepening the friendship in diplomatic (外交的) activities.”（在外交活动中，玉石已成为加深友谊的文化象征。）可知，第三段中的例子的目的是展示鸡血石在外交中的作用。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“He has created fascinating works, many of which are related to important events in Chinese history and famous people who have made important contributions to the country.”（他创作了许多引人入胜的作品，其中许多都与中国历史上的重要事件和对国家做出重要贡献的名人有关。）可知，从钱高潮的话中我们可以了解到他致力于用雕刻来记录中国的发展。故选D项。
广东省茂名市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末质量监测英语试题（含解析）
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个周末创意活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Fantasy Workshop部分的“This morning, such excuses will become twice as useful as poet Liz Niven shows you how to turn your fantasies into brilliant poetry!(今天早上，当诗人莉兹·尼文告诉你如何把你的幻想变成精彩的诗歌时，这些借口将变得双倍有用!)”可知，该活动适合诗歌爱好者。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Bookworm Club部分的“Each Saturday, Marina Lewycka gives a special book talk for young people on her best-selling novel Tractors and Caravans. (每周六，Marina Lewycka.都会为年轻人举办一场关于她的畅销小说Tractors and Caravans的特别读书讲座)” 可知，Tractors and Caravans的作者是Marina Lewycka。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一部分的“Fun and totally hands-on, this workshop gives you the chance to learn something totally different.(有趣和完全动手，这个研讨会让你有机会学习一些完全不同的东西)”并对比前三个活动可知，最后一个活动的特别之处是动手操作，而前三个活动分别是诗歌创作、小说阅读及听摄影师分享野外摄影的经历，不需要动手。故选B。
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述一个名叫爱丽丝的女孩家乡遭遇地震，她和其他幸存的人帮助灾后重建。这次经历也改变了她——她决定力所能及的去帮助她人并永远记得团结的力量。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Alice knew she had to get to higher ground. She headed for the nearest hill, joining a group of other people.(爱丽丝知道她必须去一个更高的地方。她朝着最近的山走去，加入到其他人中)”可知，爱丽丝在地震发生后跑到了附近的一个山上。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Alice, a young girl who was in her house when the earthquake struck, knew she had to act fast. She got her emergency kit, which included food, water, and a first-aid kit, and ran out of the house.(在地震发生的时候，爱丽丝，一个年轻的女孩正在家中，她知道她必须行动要快。她拿起她的急救箱，里面有食物，水和一套急救设备，然后跑出房间)”以及第三段“Alice knew she had to get to higher ground. She headed for the nearest hill, joining a group of other people.(爱丽丝知道她必须去一个更高的地方。她朝着最近的山走去，加入到其他人中)”可知，爱丽丝很可能曾经学过如何在地震中逃生。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Alice, a young girl who was in her house when the earthquake struck, knew she had to act fast. She got her emergency kit, which included food, water, and a first-aid kit, and ran out of the house.(在地震发生的时候，爱丽丝，一个年轻的女孩正在家中