四川省部分地区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试题分类汇编：阅读理解（含解析）

四川省部分地区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
四川省德阳市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末质量监测考试英语试题（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
Beijing was the first Chinese city to be equipped with a subway station in 1971. By the end of 2020 Beijing subway had had 24 subway lines in operation, 428 subway stations, and covered a total route length of 727 kilometers.
Quick Facts about the Beijing Subway
The Beijing Subway is the world’s second-largest subway system by route and length, following the Shanghai Metro.
By the end of 2019, the Beijing Subway has been equipped with automatic ticket machines that can scan smartphones for payment.
Subway logo: The Beijing Subway logo, located at subway access points, is a white ‘G’ with a ‘B’ inside it on a square blue background.
Beijing Subway Tickets Price
Downtown Subway Prices
The prices of Beijing subway tickets are based on distance traveled, starting from 3 yuan for the first 6 kilometers (4 miles) except the Airport Express. After 6 km, the price increases by 1 yuan for each further 6 km until the trip distance reaches 30 km (20 miles). So, a 40-km (25-mile) trip would also cost 7 yuan.
Airport Express Subway Ticket Prices
The Capital Airport Express ticket price is fixed at 25 yuan per ride. The prices of Daxing Airport Express are divided into different classes. The ordinary class price varies with distance from 10 yuan to 35 yuan and the business class price is fixed at 50 yuan per ride.
How to Buy the Tickets
In Beijing, most passengers pay for their tickets by Transportation Smart Card (Yikatong). Passengers can buy the card or tickets at ticket counters or vending machines in every station. If you are going to stay in Beijing for a long time, the Smart Card is much better for your transit in Beijing. Since 2017, single-trip tickets can be purchased with a mobile phone app.
Notes
The subway tickets are valid for only one day.
Children shorter than 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) cannot take a subway train alone.
Children below 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) travel for free when accompanied by an adult.
1. Which statement is right about the Beijing Subway
A. The first Beijing Subway station was built in 2019.
B. The Beijing Subway is the largest subway system by length in China.
C. You can only purchase tickets through a mobile phone app in advance.
D. The most popular way to buy tickets is using Transportation Smart Card.
2. How much will be paid if a mother with a 1.2-meter-tall child travels 8 kilometers in downtown
A. 3 yuan B. 4 yuan C. 6 yuan D. 10 yuan
3. Where is the passage most probably from
A. A poster. B. A newspaper. C. A guidebook. D. A report.
B
When people wanted to find their way to a place in the past, they used to have to buy a map. They don’t have to do that any more. Now they can either buy a GPS, or go online and find maps for just about anywhere.
Is this an improvement Perhaps, but some people think some of the online companies are going too far, because they have been sending out cars with photographic equipment on their roofs, to photograph every street and house in the country.
One of these cars arrived on a Wednesday morning in the quiet English village of Broughton. The camera was on a metre-high pole on top of the car and could see over walls and into people’s gardens. Some of the villagers came and stood around the car, and asked the driver and photographer to go away. Journalists quickly arrived on the scene, and soon the event was news all over the country.
Of course, the online company in question claims that it is simply collecting information that people on the Internet want. But Broughton residents feel differently. “We used to have privacy in this country. Now companies just come and take photographs of our homes without even asking,” said one resident. “It’s not right. We mustn’t let this happen. We mustn’t lose our right to live privately.”
There is, of course, no law to prevent people from taking photographs of houses, so the residents cannot go to court. But many people are asking the question: OK, it’s legal, but is it right This is a question that won’t go away very quickly.
4. Why did the car with a camera on the car roof come to Broughton
A. To test whether their GPS works in the village.
B. To investigate for a law case for the country.
C. To spy on villagers and their life in Broughton.
D. To collect information for their online maps.
5. What can be inferred about the incident in Broughton
A. The incident drew people’s attention all over the world.
B. The incident made online maps popular among the local residents.
C. The local residents were curious about what these people were doing.
D. The local residents were upset about their privacy not being respected.
6. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. The law should be changed to protect the residents.
B. The incident will remain a hot topic for people to discuss.
C. The residents accept what the company was doing in their neighborhood.
D. The residents can sue (控告) the company for violating their privacy.
7. What can be the best title of the passage
A. A strange car! B. It’s legal, but is it right
C. Say goodbye to paper maps. D. Privacy gives way to technology.
C
There are two ways to forget about troubles in life: music and cats.
At the Hey Cat Cafe in Wuhan, Hubei Province, you can have both. About 30 furry creatures, each wearing a red burp cloth with its name on it, welcome and “serve” the guests. The “employees” are all stray (流浪的) black cats, most of whom were rescued by caring people after being abandoned by their owners.
Opened in September 2021, the cafe is one of the first nonprofit cat cafes in China. Manager Du Fan told China Daily that all the profits are used to help homeless animals.
The 41-year-old said he opened the black cat cafe to dispel (消除) the myth that such cats are “inauspicious”, as described in some movies and TV dramas. Over the past 17 years, a lot of people have come to Du to adopt cats, but many said they didn’t want black cats. “Actually, in traditional Chinese culture, black cats can drive away evil spirits and bring luck. They should be mascots (吉祥物),” he said. So are black cats as reserved and mysterious as folk tales suggest Well, perhaps not.
Hearing two young women open the door, six or so passionate “cafe workers” waited and greeted them. When the visitors sat down, one cat rubbed against the bottom of one woman’s pants, while another climbed onto her knee. Some of the cats simply fell asleep against the guests’ legs.
While these cats are rescued, they also help people with developmental or social anxiety disorders learn to open their hearts. “Cats possess certain qualities that humans don’t have,” Du added. “Many people with psychological problems can find comfort in cats.”
8. How do the cats “serve” guests at the Hey Cat Cafe
A. They can bring coffee to customers.
B. They can really serve the guests.
C. They can help reduce people’s anxiety.
D. They can wear a red burp cloth.
9. Which of the following words can best describe Du Fan, the owner of the cafe
A. Loving and charitable. B. Cat-addicted and strange.
C. Creative and modest. D. Moody and generous.
10. What does the underlined word “inauspicious” most probably mean
A. Stupid. B. Lovely. C. Unlucky. D. Lazy.
11. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To make an introduction to a cat cafe.
B. To call on people to protect homeless animals.
C. To inform people that black cats can be mascots.
D. To introduce what people can do with homeless cats.
D
Five months ago, a new species of box jellyfish was discovered in Hong Kong. It is a relative of the deadly Australian box jellyfish, one of the most venomous (有毒的) animals on Earth. One sting (刺伤) from it can kill a person in minutes.
A university team in Hong Kong, led by Qiu Jianwen from the Hong Kong Baptist University, discovered it at the Mai Po Nature Reserve, a local wetland area. It was the first discovery of a new box jellyfish species in Chinese waters.
But it’s not the first time biology professor Qiu has discovered a new creature. He’s made more than 30 discoveries in about 20 years spent exploring new marine (海洋的) animals.
Qiu doesn’t go looking for new species on purpose. In 2014, he did research on the health of coral in Hong Kong waters. To learn more, Qiu and his team needed to find all of the coral species involved. And in doing so, they discovered four new coral species.
Finding new species reminds Qiu of how biologically diverse Hong Kong’s waters are. Hong Kong takes up just 0.03 percent of China’s total marine area, yet it is home to more than 25 percent of all marine species recorded in China, a report by the University of Hong Kong showed.
However, Hong Kong’s marine animals face threats, due to factors including habitat loss, climate change and overuse of natural resources.
Although action is being taken, it focuses more on bigger creatures, like dolphins and birds. “Many marine species are small and they are often overlooked. If these species were to become extinct, few people would notice or care. But for me, each one has its rightful place,” said Qiu.
He hopes everyone can recognize the importance of the ocean. “When more people show concern for the ocean, we are, in fact, acting for our own benefit,” he said.
12. Where was the new species of box jellyfish found
A. In a university lab of HK. B. In the ocean of Australia.
C. In a nature reserve of HK. D. In a wetland of Australia.
13. What was Qiu’s task in 2014
A. To find new species of coral for the study.
B. To study the health condition of coral.
C. To study the living environment of coral.
D. To find all coral species in the world.
14. What can we know about the marine animals in HK
A. All of them are dying out.
B. No action is being taken to protect them.
C. Habitat loss is the biggest threat to them.
D. Some of them were discovered by chance.
15. What can be inferred according to the last two paragraphs
A. Small marine species aren’t protected as they deserve.
B. Bigger creatures like dolphins and birds should be better protected.
C. People are now taking action to better protect small marine species.
D. More and more people are aware of the extinction of small marine species.
四川省凉山州2023-2024学年高二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, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Clothes Upcycling (升级改造) Contest 2024
Are you passionate about fashion and the environment Do you have a creative mind and want to make a positive impact on the planet Then we have a contest for you!
We are excited to launch the Love Your Chelmsford Upcycling Clothes Contest for secondary school ages(11-18 years), to promote extending the life of our clothes and save them from going to landfills! Upcycling clothes has many benefits including reducing the impact of buying new on natural resources and reducing your carbon footprint.
You have to create clothes from used materials, and transform them into something new and exciting. Each applicant can be one individual person or one group. Applicants can apply multiple times, but only be qualified to win with one submission (提交).
How to Participate:
To enter, you must be a resident of Chelmsford and aged 11-18. We will require a before and after picture of your shoes or clothes upcycling project along with a description of the materials and techniques that you used to create your masterpiece (作品). Please send your submission to loveyourchelmsford@chelmsford.gov.uk by June 30, 2024.
Recommended:
Show the creation process of your masterpiece and share where everything came from.
Prizes:
*Up to 100 applicants will have the option to be listed on our website to sell their upcycled work.
*The most impressive upcycled masterpiece will win a 100 Gift Voucher (礼品券) to shop at Glass Onion, plus there are 5 runner-up prizes of a 183-piece sewing kit.
21. What do we know about the contest
A. Group work will not be accepted.
B. The participants can apply more than once.
C. One participant can win more than one prize.
D. Winning pieces will be selected on June 30, 2024.
22. What do the participants have to provide along with their work
A. A picture of the remaining materials. B. A list of tools involved.
C. A description of the techniques used. D. A video of the making process.
23. What will the first prize winner get
A. A 100 Gift Voucher. B. An amount of cash.
C. A free trip to Glass Onion. D. A 183-piece sewing kit.
B
It was between Covid lockdowns in 2020. My daughter was struggling to care about online schooling. As a distraction, I suggested a driving lesson in my old car. She had her L-plates (临时驾驶许可证) but was unwilling at first because she has never been a fan of not being able to master something quickly.
Teaching a child to drive requires patience and a calm voice. After a week of car park driving, I told her to hit the road. During the second week of driving lessons, she mastered turning and finally remembered to take the handbrake (手刹) off before speeding up. By the third week, her fear had gone. She even wanted the radio on while driving. I told her she had to reach 10 hours without incident and then she could listen to my choice of music.
Each day, we’d drive for hours. It reminded me of all those trips when she was in the passenger seat and conversation would flow. Sitting side by side, she’d tell me many things. Now it was my turn to talk.
For the past year, we’d lived through hundreds of days of restrictions. With my daughter learning to drive came laughter. The more she drove, the more she loved to drive. In all those hours of watching my daughter learn something, and revel in it, I’d handed her the reins (控制权).
My daughter has booked her driving test. I’ll miss the hours we’ve spent, sitting side by side, learning something new about each other.
24. Why was the daughter unwilling to drive at first
A. She felt driving was unsafe.
B. She disliked the slow leaning process.
C. She wanted to spend more time reading.
D. She had fallen behind with her schooling.
25. When could the daughter listen to the radio while driving
A. Until she could drive around in circles.
B Until she could make turns while driving.
C. Until she could drive for 10 hours without any difficulties.
D. Until she could take the handbrake off before speeding up.
26. What does the underlined words “revel in” in Paragraph 4 mean
A Take part in. B. Take pleasure in.
C. Believe in. D. Give in.
27. Which would be the best title for this text
A. My Daughter’s Driving Started B. My Daughter Passed Her Test
C. The Love for Our Old Car Mattered D. Driving Lessons Brought Us Closer
C
Beginning construction in 1632, the Taj Mahal is located in this city of Agra. It is considered one of the most beautiful sites in the world. In fact, it was named one of the new seven wonders of the world.
But it could become more difficult to see and to glimpse this glorious site because of pollution. It’s an unhealthy, even hazardous (危险的) problem for parts of India. Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai were among the 10 most polluted cities on earth this week, according to a Swiss company called IQAir.
CNN’s Michael Holmes explains what it all means. India’s iconic monument almost lost in the smog in the city of Agra. We are facing difficulty in taking pictures of Taj Mahal due to pollution. The Taj Mahal is not clearly visible. Every year, when the temperatures drop and farmers burn their fields, the air turns toxic (有毒的) in many Indian cities.
Delhi is notoriously (声名狼藉) ranked among the world’s most polluted cities. And the current air quality there has once again reached hazardous conditions, forcing primary schools to temporarily close and many people to work from home or just stay indoors altogether. The problem is so serious. A recent air quality life index report says poor air quality could shorten an average Indian’s life expectancy by more than five years, if World Health Organization guidelines on controlling pollution aren’t met. And it’s even affecting one of the country’s favorite pastimes.
India is currently hosting the Cricket World Cup with Bangladesh set to play Sri Lanka in a match in Delhi. But the air quality is so poor. Some players are wearing masks and both teams have canceled training sessions. The coach of Bangladesh’s team says the conditions have not been ideal.
28. Which is the least polluted city according to the text
A. Agra. B. Mumbai. C. Delhi. D. Kolkata.
29. What caused the air pollution in many Indian cities
A. Forest fires and farmers’ burning. B. Low temperature and forest fires.
C. Global warming and low temperature. D. Low temperature and farmers’ burning.
30. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful scenic spots.
B. All schools were forced to close in many Indian cities.
C. Indians may have a shorter lifespan if no measures are taken.
D. In the Cricket World Cup, India is set to play Bangladesh in a match.
31. What does the author want to convey in the passage
A. To reveal the real cause for air pollution.
B. To express concern for the athletes in the match.
C. To prove the Taj Mahal has lost its charm in smog.
D. To show the impact of air pollution in India on all sides.
D
The Olympic Games are old and so are the fans. The median age (中位年龄) of American viewers of the games in Barcelona in 1992 was 39. That increased to 53 for the Rio de Janeiro games of 2016. Overall viewing figures are sinking, too. At the most recent games in Tokyo in 2021, they were a third lower than in 2008.
Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has admitted that the games risk losing connection. To keep connected with society, the Olympics are expanding, adding what Mr Bach described as “youth-based” sports. In Tokyo, climbing, skateboarding and surfing were put on the schedule. In Paris this year, breakdancing will feature for the first time. Undoubtedly the youth will be excited. But if Mr. Bach wants the Olympics to become more relevant to more people, the best idea would be to include e-sports.
So far the IOC has approached e-sports like an uncool dad. An inaugural (首次的) Olympic E-sports Week took place in Singapore in June. But the choice of events puzzled fans. The archery game, for instance, had been downloaded only 100 times before the tournament was announced. The most recognisable event, ”Just Dance“, is not considered an e-sport by fans. The experiment resulted in widespread doubt. Peak viewership was only more than 22,000.
E-sports command a huge audience. Attracting a big audience matters for the Olympics, which have seen the costs of infrastructure (基础设施) in recent years. The inclusion of e-sports would add income from media rights and sponsorship. Besides, the IOC has other reasons for changing its stand. For one, e-sports may bring Olympic glory to a more diverse group of countries and just like traditional sports, it can show three of the Olympic values: excellence, friendship and respect.
32. What can we know from Paragraph 1
A The viewing number of the Olympics is reducing.
B. The Olympic Games are always popular in America.
C. The IOC didn’t realize the problems of the Olympics.
D. The median age of Olympic viewers remained the same.
33. How do the Olympics keep connected with society
A. By focusing on more popular and contemporary events.
B. By adding more sports attracting the younger generation.
C. By cutting down the number of traditional sports in the Games.
D. By hosting the Olympics in more countries with diverse cultures.
34. What was viewers’ attitude toward the inaugural Olympic E-sports Week
A. Unclear. B. Satisfied. C. Tolerant. D. Uninterested.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Differences between traditional sports and e-sports.
B. Advantages of culturally diverse nations in e-sports.
C. Potential benefits of including e-sports in the Olympics.
D. Suggestions on building a safe gaming environment for e-sports.
四川省泸州市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题（含解析）
第一节(共15小题;每小题25分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some playthings that have made the biggest impact on the toy industry and the world at large.
LEGO
In 1949 Danish carpenter Ole Christiansen created a set of red and white blocks, the first of what would go on to become Legos. It wasn’t until 1958 that the Lego company patented (获得专利) the small blocks. The genius was in the simplicity of the blocks, which allowed children to create freely without limits and in nearly endless combinations. LEGO has redefined the potential (潜力) of playthings and has had a massive impact on the toy and gaming industry
Barbie
In 1959, Handler decided to create a grown-up fashion doll for young girls to play with. She named the doll Barbie after her daughter. Sales rocketed, making Barbie the best-selling fashion doll of all time. Barbie has staying power because she’s changed with the times. Now, she has a more realistic body shape, more modest clothing options and bolder career option.
Rubik’s Cube
Hungarian inventor Ern Rubik created his first three-D color-coded puzzle cube in the mid-1970s, but it wasn’t until the following decade that Rubik became a household name. After the Ideal Toy Company imported the toy to the U.S. in 1980, it skyrocketed in popularity. Millions of kids and adults were fascinated by it. Today, there are annual competitions held to reward the fastest solvers.
1. What is special about the Lego toy
A. Its patent protection. B. Its game functions.
C. Its simple production. D. Its various combinations.
2. When might Rubik’s Cube find its way into every family
A. Around the mid-1970s. B. Around the late 1970s.
C Around the mid-1980s. D. Around the late 1980s.
3. What do the playthings have in common
A. They are children’s inventions. B. They are the most influential toys.
C. They are designed for competitions. D. They are the best-selling fashion toys.
B
Since it was first published in 1981, the magazine Duzhe has been many people’s daily reading. Its various articles cover a wide range of areas of knowledge and topics, widening readers’ vision of the world while becoming one of the most popular magazines in the country.
The bi-monthly magazine introduces people to literary beauty and the depth of thought. The magazine also serves as a platform where artists are able to showcase their gifts by creating related illustrations (插画). More than 300 artists have illustrated 20,000 works to the magazine’s 780 issues over four decades, according to its publisher, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co., which is based in Lanzhou, Gansu province.
Now, an exhibition is putting the spotlight on how illustrations have given added meaning to the magazine by showing 250 illustrations that have been featured in it. Duzhe Illustration Art Works Touring Exhibition is running at the Beijing Fine Art Academy through April 9, as the first stop of a national tour. It shows the magazine’s art and editorial elements, and the progress of illustrations in the course of the country’s reform and opening-up.
The illustrations on show come with small boards on which original pages provide the text — short stories, essays and poems, enabling the audience to sense the chemistry between words and images. It shows how far and wide the editors at Duzhe have reached, along with artists across the country.
Li Xiaolin is among those whose gift was spotted by the magazine. Li took up illustration classes while studying for a master’s degree at the CAFA. His works were included in a book of his teacher’s, and caught the attention of Duzhe’s editors who contacted him.
“Then I began to receive tasks from the magazine. I have made nearly 2,000 paintings for it over the past 25 years,” says Li, whose works are on show.
A number of illustrations have been provided by professional artists like Li while there are also amateurs whose creativity and imagination became known to people through their works for the magazine.
4. What do we know about the magazine
A. It is artists’ favorite. B. It comes out once a month.
C. It is where readers show talent. D. It carries rich reading materials.
5. What is the focus of the exhibition
A. 250 illustrations. B. The first national tour stop.
C. The country’s reform process. D. The magazine’s development.
6. Which can best replace the underlined word “chemistry” in Paragraph 4
A. Difference. B. Conflict. C. Interaction. D. Challenge.
7. What does Xiaolin’s example want to express most
A. Better late than never. B. Never too late to learn.
C. Practice makes perfect. D. Chance favors the prepared.
C
“Won’t Give Up” was originally thought as a song to express sadness to a melting glacier (冰川) in Alaska. Yet unlike many other songs reflecting on environmental disaster, “Won’t Give Up” — as its title suggests—aims to reduce people’s feelings of hopelessness when it comes to reducing global warming.
“We are standing, all three of us, on Exit Glacier, in a spot where even five, ten years ago, the glacier was a hundred feet tall,” said Pattie Gonia, who cooperated on the song with 2019 NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Quinn Christopherson and famous cellist (大提琴演奏家) Yo-Yo Ma. The three musicians traveled to the site to shoot the accompanying music video. “And now it’s nothing,” Gonia added. “Now it’s the rocks underneath.”
Despite the song’s connection to melting glaciers, the text of the song doesn’t specifically refer to climate change. Nate Sloan, a University of Southern California musicologist, said the “Won’t Give Up” could serve as a cry for many social movements. “It’s a little uncertain,” said Sloan. “It’s a little inspirational, which is perhaps what the world needs from a climate anthem (颂歌).”
“There’s a lot of potential for this song to be sung at climate gathering, to be sung as a part of the climate movement,” said Gonia. “But also for the song to be what it needs to be and mean what it needs to mean to other people, no matter who they are. If a person hears it and thinks that it’s not about climate but that it’s about racial justice, that’s beautiful. Take it, go for it.”
The musicians said they hope “Won’t Give Up” will become an anthem for the climate change movement, as Charles Albert Tindley’s “We Shall Overcome” did for civil rights in the 20th century and “Quiet” by Milck for women’s rights in the months following the 2016 presidential election.
Christopherson said the best way to do that is by getting other people to sing it. “It’s for you to sing, to scream, and to dance to,” he said. “It’s just to be shared.”
8. What is the purpose of creating “Won’t Give Up”
A. To explore an unhappy topic. B. To protect a melting glacier.
C. To inspire a positive awareness. D. To avoid environmental disasters.
9. What do we know about Exit Glacier
A. It is attractive to musicians. B. It has completely melt.
C. It is suitable to shoot videos. D. It has turned into rocks.
10. What does Sloan think of the song
A. It is the whole society’s voice. B. It can bring about inspiration.
C. It focuses on the climate change. D. It can lead the world’s movements.
11. Why are the other two songs mentioned in Paragraph 5
A. To make a comparison. B. To draw a conclusion.
C. To present an argument. D. To express an expectation.
D
When a friend comes to you after a stressful day, how do you comfort them Do you let them shout Do you pour them a glass of wine Those could work. But a new study finds that a very effective technique is also simple and easy. That is “Hugging”.
Michael Murphy is a psychology postdoc (博士后) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He wanted to know if people who received hugs regularly could handle stress and conflict better. So he made some study and found, “Individuals who report turning to a network for support tend to show better adaptation when faced with stress. But just because you have a support network does not mean that you definitely feel that support.”
So some researchers have argued that many of the behaviors we use to support others who are stressed might actually be counterproductive because these behaviors might unintentionally communicate to others that they’re not able to manage stress.
Murphy and his team interviewed 404 men and women every evening for two weeks. During these interviews, the participants were asked a simple yes or no question—whether somebody had hugged them that day-and a simple yes or no question of whether they had experienced conflict or tension with somebody that day. They also were asked questions about their social interactions—how many social interactions they had that day-and responded to questions about negative and positive mood states.
And the researchers found that individuals who experienced a conflict were not as negatively affected if they received a hug that day as were participants who experienced conflict and didn’t get a hug. Murphy and his team also saw that people who received a hug didn’t carry the negative effect to the next day, while those who did not receive a hug would.
Murphy does include this warning: “So our findings should not be taken as evidence that people should just start hugging anyone who seems distressed. A hug from one boss at work or a stranger on the street could be viewed as neither consensual (两相情愿的) nor positive.”
12. What can help people reduce stress according to the new study
A. Having hugs. B. Drinking wine with friends.
C. Letting out a cry of pain. D. Taking advantage of a network.
13. What does the underlined word “counterproductive” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Helpful. B. Negative. C. Abnormal. D. Proper.
14. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. The process of the study. B. The function of the interviews.
C. The behavior of the participants. D. The design of yes or no questions.
15. What is Murphy’s attitude to hugging in handling stress
A. Subjective. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Indifferent.
四川省南充市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月调研考试英语试题（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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
FOUR UNUSUAL SPORTS
What sports are you into Football Tennis Swimming If you’re looking for a change, you might like to try one of these.
Octopush
Octopush (or underwater hockey as it’s also known) is a form of hockey that’s played in a swimming pool. Participants, wearing a mask and snorkel—a breath device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer’s mouth and extending above the surface, try to move a puck (水球) across the bottom of a pool. The sport has become popular in countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. An ability to hold your breath for long periods of time is a definite plus.
Zoobombing
Zoo bombing involves riding a children’s bike down a steep hill. The sport originated in the US city of Portland in Oregon in 2002. Participants carry their bikes on the MAX Light Rail and go to the Washington Park station next to Oregon Zoo (which is why it’s called “zoo bombing”). From there, they take a lift to the surface, and then ride the mini-bikes down the hills in the area.
Office Chair Racing
Office Chair Racing consists of racing down a hill in office chairs that can reach speeds of up to 30kph. Strict rules are in place for competitors: they’re allowed to fit in-line skate wheels and handles to their chairs, but no motors. “We check each chair carefully in advance,” one of the organisers explained. The participants race in pairs wearing protective padding as they launch themselves from a higher end. Prizes are given to the fastest competitors and also for the best-designed chairs.
Horse Boarding
Horse Boarding involves being towed behind a horse at 35mph on an off-road skateboard. Professional stuntman Daniel Fowler Prime invented the sport after he strung a rope between his off-road “mountain board” and a horse. Participants stand on aboard while holding on to a rope, attempting to maintain their balance as the horse gallops ahead. “The horse rider and the horse have to work together because if they don’t, the horse goes flying,” Daniel explained.
So, which sport would you like to try
1. What do you need to do if you want to play Octopush
A. To play it by the side of the shore.
B. To swim on the surface of the water.
C. To hold your breath for long periods of time.
D. To wear a mask and underwater breathing tube.
2. What do Zoo bombing and Office Chair Racing have in common
A. They both originated in the US.
B. They both set strict rules for competitors.
C They both need participants’ cooperation.
D. They both require participants to start from a higher position.
3. What proverb does Horse Boarding tell us
A. Every chess master was once a beginner.
B. The bigger they come, the harder they fall.
C. Never let your feet run faster than your shoes.
D. One doesn’t have to play well, it’s enough to play better than your opponent.
B
Fighting through pain after running for 28 hours, and amid the sound of tired feet struggling through the Arizona dirt—finally soft, soothing (舒缓的) music could be heard over the horizon. The finish line, which was once 100 miles away, was right in front of him. A small, roaring human victory tunnel welcomed Zach Bates as he ran across the finish line.
Diagnosed with autism (自闭症) at the age of four, Bates completed the 100-mile ultramarathon (超级马拉松) earlier this year, becoming the youngest finisher in the race’s history, aged 19. Bates was a member of the cross-country team in high school but, after graduating he surprised his family with a new goal—to run a 100-mile race before his 20th birthday.
Neither Bates nor his parents had any previous experience in preparing for the task at hand, but Brian, his father, found ways to help, truly making it a family affair. In addition to hiking safe trails, they read books together, organized all his nutrition, and made sure their son had the right equipment—like the watch he wore on long runs so they could track him and make sure he was safe and on course. Rana and Brian even helped with training schedules before finding more experienced ultramarathon runners—such as mentor John Hendrix and coach Nickademus de la Rosa. With Hendrix and de la Rosa’s expertise, the young American prepared by competing in shorter distances and successfully worked his way up to the 100-miler in a short time.
Rather than having his autism be a reason to make the goal unreachable, his mom said the challenge has helped him stay focused. “If we listen to our children and allow them to do what they want to do and be a support to them, you’ll be so surprised at where they’ll end up,” Rana says.
4. How did Bates probably feel when he ran across the finish line
A. Painful but peaceful. B. Tired but cheerful.
C. Proud and overconfident. D. Comfortable and relaxed.
5. Why did Bates’ new goal surprise his family
A. Because he was diagnosed with autism.
B. Because he was across-country team member.
C. Because they considered the new goal impractical.
D. Because it didn’t take long before he graduated from high school.
6. Which of the following did not contribute to Bates’ success
A. Encouragement of team members. B. His perseverance to the goal.
C. Support from his family. D. Guidance from experts.
7. What can we learn from the story
A. Birds of a feather flock together. B. Impossible is nothing.
C. All’s well that ends well. D. Much will have more.
C
Over five decades after being captured, Lolita, the star orca (虎鲸) in Miami Seaquarium, will finally be able to bid adieu to her tiny tank in Florida and return to her home waters of the Pacific Northwest to live out the rest of her days.
Lolita, also known as Tokitae or Toki, is a 57-year-old female orca from the now-endangered southern resident orcas that live in the North Pacific Ocean and Washington State’s Puget Sound. Lolita has lived at Miami Seaquarium since 1970, after she was captured from the waters of Puget Sound at 4 years old. Since then, Lolita has performed tricks in the aquarium pool until March 2022, when she was retired from public shows. She is currently the second oldest orca in captivity behind Corky, a 58-year-old male who lives at SeaWorld San Diego.
The aquarium announced it will begin the process of returning the orca to her natural habitat in the next two years. But Lolita’s age and the fact that she’s lived in captivity for decades and is unable to find food on her own could complicate her release back into the wild. “In a plan set to take up to two years, she will be first transported by plane to an ocean conservation area in the waters between Washington State and Canada, where trainers will teach her how to catch fish inside a large net,” said Mr. Colby, an environmental historian. “She will also have to build up her muscles, as orcas typically swim about 160 kilometers per day.”
One of the organizations campaigning for her release is PETA. “If Lolita is finally returned to her home waters, there will be cheers from around the world,” the group said in a statement sent to Newsweek. “It’ll offer her long-awaited relief after five miserable decades in a narrow tank and send a clear signal to other parks that the days of confining highly intelligent, far-ranging sea animals to prisons are ended.”
8. What do the underlined words “bid adieu to” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Burst on to. B. Give way to.
C. Say goodbye to. D. Breath through.
9. What do we know about Lolita according to paragraph 2
A. She was retired due to aging problems.
B. She is the world’s oldest female orca in captivity.
C. She enjoys performing tricks in the aquarium pool.
D. She has lived at SeaWorld San Diego for over 50 years.
10. What does Mr. Colby convey in his words
A. Lolita will be merely trained to live in the ocean.
B Lolita’s condition has made her release into the wild tricky.
C. It is complicated to find a suitable natural habitat for Lolita.
D. Lolita will spend the rest of her life in the ocean conservation area.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Challenges of Saving Lolita
B. The Victory of Lolita’s Retirement
C. Lolita: Set to Be Freed to Home Waters
D. Lolita: The Most Intelligent Orca in the World
D
As Michael Jackson once famously sang: “I used to say ‘I’ and ‘me’. Now it’s ‘us’, now its ‘we’.” We know he was singing about a rat who was changing the way to talk with other rats—but if you find yourself making this same language choice when talking with your partner, it could be a sign that your relationship is getting better.
A team of researchers at Concordia University, Quebec, undertook a study to test the hypothesis (假设) that “we-talk”—the use of first-person plural pronouns like “us” and “we”—would be associated with greater harmony in relationship. The researchers thought that there could be a benefit associated with thinking of oneself and one’s partner as a team, which can be demonstrated by a tendency towards the use of plural pronouns.
The study included 77 couples, and all of them had to be legal guardians to a child under the age of 7. Some couples conducted short discussions by using first-person plural pronouns while some other couples not using “we-talk” could interact with their partner in whatever way they wanted. These discussions centered around the experience of raising their child with their partner. Experimenters watched on from another room.
After the discussions, the couples were asked to complete a marriage satisfaction rating questionnaire. Records of the couples’ conversations were run through a text analysis program to measure the use of plural versus singular pronouns. The results showed that the use of “we-talk” was associated with a change in marriage satisfaction and could beef up the relationship of the couples.
However, there are some clear limitations to this study, most obviously that only couples were included—the results may not be generalizable to a wider population. Anyway, these results represent an interesting piece of a complex puzzle. The researchers note several areas for further research, and ultimately conclude that “the present work demonstrates that we-talk may serve as an observable indicator of relationship satisfaction stability overtime”.
12. Why is Michael Jackson mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To compare singing with talking.
B. To introduce the topic of language style.
C. To show the effect of popular songs.
D. To prove Michael Jackson is legendary.
13. What do the researchers want to find out in the study
A. The effect of using “we-talk”. B. The best way to raise a child.
C. The reason of family conflicts. D. The measure of using plural pronouns.
14. What does the underlined word “beef up” mean in paragraph 4
A. Decline. B. Relieve. C. Innovate. D. Improve.
15. What is the author’s attitude toward the present study
A. Neutral B. Concerned. C. Suspicious. D. Favorable.
四川省雅安市2023-2024学年高二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 和 D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Below are some fun holidays. Which do you like best
Hug Your Cat Day
It falls on June 4. On this unofficial holiday, go and give your cat a big hug. Although its origins are unknown, it’s clear that the creators wanted people to let their cats know that they are loved. Studies have shown that giving your cat a hug can reduce stress and help you relax.
Pardon Day
It’s on September 8, a day to seek and give forgiveness and be kind to everyone and forgive those who may have hurt you. It’s thought that this unofficial holiday owes its existence to the pardon given by United States President Gerald Ford to former President Nixon.
Swap Ideas Day
It falls on September 10, which is a day to share thoughts, exchange ideas, trade opinions and discuss views with family members, friends, co-workers and strangers.
This unofficial holiday promotes the concept that knowledge grows best when shared and that best ideas come about through teamwork. The day is also known in the United States as National Swap Ideas Day.
Teddy Bear Day
This unofficial holiday is on September 9, a day to bring out all your teddy bears and thank them for the fun times you have had with them, and for all the days and nights they comforted you. Created in the early 20th century, this toy owes its name to American President Theodore Roosevelt, who was lovingly called Teddy by his family and friends, and it’s also become a part of children’s literature.
1. Which holiday has something to do with American presidents
A. Pardon Day. B. Swap Ideas Day.
C. Teddy Bear Day. D. Hug Your Cat Day
2. Which saying does Swap Ideas Day most likely remind us of
A. Pride comes before a fall. B. Great minds speak alike.
C. Two heads are better than one. D. It is never too late to learn.
3. What do the listed holidays have in common
A. They are celebrated in September. B. They owe their existence to animals.
C. They contribute to children’s books. D. They’re only recognized by the public.
B
One day when DeJuan Strickland was in fourth grade, he didn’t have the money for school lunch. “That really kind of stuck with me, ”said DeJuan, now 15. This year, DeJuan, who goes by DJ, raised money on the GoFundMe website. “I wanted to do something to make sure other kids don’t have to feel that same way. ”
DJ’s goal was to raise $200 to help parents in his community pay for their kids’ school meals. In less than two weeks he raised $400. He went back to his old school, and presented the principal(校长)with a check.
Now he’s raising money to support the entire Hazelwood School District. That includes more than 30 schools. “Sometimes, school lunch is the only meal a kid can depend on, “he says. ”I’m doing what I can to fight food insecurity. “As of September 23, 2023, donations to DJ’s fundraising campaigns totaled nearly $10, 000. Food insecurity affected more than 44 million people in America in 2022. Many kids rely on school meals, which families can struggle to pay for. A report by the School Nutrition Association shows that unpaid school meal debt in the U. S. topped $19 million in 2022.
This school year, six states—Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Vermont—have made school meals free for all public school students, regardless of their family’s wealth.
DJ is now in high school. He keeps busy playing football and running Team Tech Boy, a business he started when he was 12 to encourage kids’ interest in STEM. And he has written two STEM-themed books, Tech Boy and Science Girl. For college, DJ hopes to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “I plan to become a computer programmer and video-game developer, ”he says.
At the moment, DJ and his mom are working to set up an organization to deal with food insecurity and other issues that affect young people. “We want to do more initiatives like the lunch-money fundraiser, ”he says. “But on a larger scale(规模). ”
4. What made DJ collect money to help others
A. His own past experience. B. The principal’s example.
C. His parents’ encouragement. D. The call from his community.
5. What can be learnt about America’s food insecurity
A. It happens in six states. B. It’s exactly wide-spread.
C. It’s slowly disappearing. D. It affects a family’s wealth.
6. Which best describes DJ
A. He dreams of becoming a writer. B. He is a determined student.
C. He has a wide range of interests. D. He has earned much money.
7. How does DJ find his lunch-money fundraising campaigns
A. Difficult. B. Successful. C. Time-saving. D. Out-dated.
C
A survey of 2, 000 American adults finds that an average American spends nearly $3, 000 a year on unused groceries (杂货).
The survey shows that when people do cook, a quarter of them always make more food than they’re able to finish, usually with the intention of having leftovers (剩菜剩饭). On average, people have leftovers to put into their fridges three times a week; however, they don’t always get around to using them up. Actually, a third admit they’re likely to forget about leftovers once they’re out of sight. Forgetting about food is one of the top reasons people end up having food waste, along with leftovers not being popular among family members(23%). While 4 in 10 have a strong desire to eat their leftovers, a quarter admit they get tired of eating the same thing before they’re able to finish.
“With the rapid rise of food costs, wasting groceries each week hurts both nature and consumers’ wallets, “says director of sustainability at HelloFresh, Jeffrey Yorzyk. “Families cook with the best intention of using their leftovers, but our research shows that they’re generally not consuming all of those leftovers. Getting creative with the food in your fridge can help families feel like they’re eating something new and exciting!”
For some people, what excites them at the supermarket doesn’t do it anymore when they get home. The survey shows that 38%admit they’ve thrown food away simply because they don’t feel like eating it after purchasing it. Some waste starts even before shoppers get home, as a fifth say they don’t know how much food they’ll use when grocery shopping.
With these foods, 22%are not confident they know the best methods to store foods to keep freshness. Happily, seven in ten are trying to cut down on food waste. In fact, once you’ve bought food at the grocery store, there are a number of strategies to ensure you can save it completely and cook it smartly.
8. Which is the percentage of Americans preferring to have leftovers
A. 23%. B. 25%. C. 33%. D. 40%.
9. What is Jeffrey’ advice on leftovers
A. Eating them up at once. B. Deal with them inventively.
C. Using them to protect nature. D. Giving them up to save money.
10. What does the underlined part “do it” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Attract the shoppers. B. Produce leftovers.
C. Lose the freshness. D. Go to the fridges.
11. What might the author continue talking about
A. Benefits of saving foods. B. The art of cooking in the USA.
C. The recent studies of leftovers. D. Ways to reduce grocery waste.
D
As the world struggles to deal with climate change, some companies are working to capture(捕捉) polluting carbon dioxide(CO ) from the air.
The heavy use of fossil fuels(化石燃料) over the last 150 years has released massive amounts of greenhouse gases, like CO , which have caused the Earth to warm up.
Scientists say large amounts of CO must be removed from the atmosphere and stored. Plants and trees do this naturally. But there’s so much CO in the atmosphere that just planting trees and protecting forests won’t solve the problem. And, when plants and trees die, the carbon they’ve stored gets released again. That means humans need to come up with ways of removing carbon from the air and storing it. This is called Direct Air Capture(DAC).
A company called Heirloom has just opened the first DAC plant in the United States. Heirloom’s process uses limestone, a common rock, to capture CO . The company heats up the limestone to separate out the CO , which is then locked away in concrete. Heirloom uses renewable electricity to produce the heat, so the process, though expensive, doesn’t produce more CO . The new plant can remove 1, 000 tons of CO a year. That’s a tiny amount compared to how much carbon needs to be removed from the atmosphere. But the company says it hopes to remove a billion tons per year by 2035. Graphyte, another US company working on DAC, collects unwanted plants and wood products and dries them completely so they can’t break down. Graphyte then smashes them into small bricks and buries them deep underground.
Not everyone is excited about carbon removal. Some experts worry that it will take too long for DAC technology to become powerful enough to make a difference. Others worry that focusing on removing carbon could take attention away from more important climate actions, like switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
12. What does the author try to say in paragraph 3
A. Protecting forests is necessary. B. The climate crisis is unavoidable.
C. Why DAC has come into being. D. Why there’s much CO in the air.
13. What’s the weakness of Heirloom’s carbon removal
A. It’s hard to find proper limestone. B. The process produces more CO .
C. It needs an amount of electricity. D. It doesn’t capture enough CO now.
14. Which do some experts agree with about DAC
A. It promotes renewable energy. B. It has a long way to go.
C. It can beat climate change. D. It is so cost-effective.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Exploring Methods of Removing CO
B. Building Two Plants to Capture CO
C. Planting Trees to Fight Climate Crisis
D. Replacing Fossil Fuels by Using DAC
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四川省德阳市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末质量监测考试英语试题（含解析）
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了北京地铁的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据How to Buy the Tickets部分的“In Beijing, most passengers pay for their tickets by Transportation Smart Card (Yikatong).(在北京，大多数乘客用交通智能卡（一卡通）支付车票。)”可知，最流行的购票方式是使用交通智能卡。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Downtown Subway Prices部分的“The prices of Beijing subway tickets are based on distance traveled, starting from 3 yuan for the first 6 kilometers (4 miles) except the Airport Express. After 6 km, the price increases by 1 yuan for each further 6 km until the trip distance reaches 30 km (20 miles).(北京地铁的票价是根据行程远近而定的，除机场快线外，前6公里(4英里)3元起。6公里后，每6公里价格上涨1元，直到行程距离达到30公里(20英里)。)”
和Notes部分的“Children below 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) travel for free when accompanied by an adult.(身高低于1.3米(4.3英尺)的儿童在成人陪同下可免费乘坐。)”可知，如果一位母亲带着身高1.2米的孩子在市中心行驶8公里，则需要支付4元。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章主要介绍了北京地铁的相关信息。由此可推知，文章有可能出自一本指南。故选C。
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. B 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要就一些在线公司为了互联网上一些被人们需要的信息不分地点和场合的收集信息，给当地人们带来了困扰，并对这种行为是否合法展开了讨论。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Perhaps, but some people think some of the online companies are going too far, because they have been sending out cars with photographic equipment on their roofs, to photograph every street and house in the country. (也许吧，但有些人认为一些网络公司做得太过分了，因为他们一直在派出车顶上装有摄影设备的汽车，拍摄这个国家的每一条街道和每一栋房子。)”和文章第四段“Of course, the online company in question claims that it is simply collecting information that people on the Internet want. (当然，有问题的网络公司声称它只是在收集互联网上人们想要的信息。)”可知，车顶装有摄像头的汽车来到布劳顿为他们的在线地图收集信息。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“But Broughton residents feel differently. “We used to have privacy in this country. Now companies just come and take photographs of our homes without even asking,” said one resident. “It’s not right. We mustn’t let this happen. We mustn’t lose our right to live privately.” (但布劳顿的居民却有不同的感受。“在这个国家，我们曾经有隐私。现在公司甚至不问就来给我们的房子拍照。”一位居民说。“这是不对的。我们不能让这种事发生。我们不能失去私下生活的权利。”)”可推知，当地居民对他们的隐私没有得到尊重感到不安。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“This is a question that won’t go away very quickly. (这个问题不会很快消失。)”可知，这一事件仍将是人们讨论的热门话题。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“There is , of course, no law to prevent people from taking photographs of houses, so the villagers cannot go to court. But many people are asking the question: OK, it’s legal, but is it right (当然，没有法律禁止人们给房子拍照，所以居民们不能上法庭。但是很多人都在问的问题：“好的，这是合法的，或者不是？”)”可知，文章主要就一些在线公司为了互联网上一些被人们需要的信息不分地点和场合的收集信息，给当地人们带来了困扰，并对这种行为是否合法展开了讨论。故选B。
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了湖北武汉的嘿Cat咖啡馆，这是一家非营利性的咖啡馆，收留了被遗弃的流浪猫，店主杜帆把经营所得收入都用于帮助无家可归的动物，同时希望能破除黑猫不详的想法，而这些猫会帮助客人缓解焦虑，给予他们安慰。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“While these cats are rescued, they also help people with developmental or social anxiety disorders learn to open their hearts. (虽然这些猫被拯救了，但它们也帮助患有发展障碍或社交焦虑症的人学会敞开心扉)”和杜帆所说的话“Many people with psychological problems can find comfort in cats. (许多有心理问题的人可以在猫身上找到安慰)”可知，这家咖啡馆里的猫可以帮助减少顾客的焦虑，给予他们安慰，从而达到服务顾客的效果。故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“The “employees” are all stray (流浪的) black cats, most of whom were rescued by caring people after being abandoned by their owners. (这些“员工”都是流浪的黑猫，它们大多是被主人遗弃后，被有爱心的人救出的)”和第三段“Opened in September 2021, the cafe is one of the first nonprofit cat cafes in China. Manager Du Fan told China Daily that all the profits are used to help homeless animals. (这家咖啡馆于2021年9月开业，是中国首批非营利性猫咪咖啡馆之一。经理杜帆告诉《中国日报》，所有的利润都用于帮助无家可归的动物)”可知，杜帆收留了这些被遗弃的流浪猫，经营的是非营利性的咖啡馆，会把所得收入都用于帮助无家可归的动物。由此可知，他是一个富有爱心且慈善的人。故选A项。
【10题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词的下文“Over the past 17 years, a lot of people have come to Du to adopt cats, but many said they didn’t want black cats. (在过去的17年里，很多人来杜这里领养猫，但很多人说他们不想要黑猫)”和杜帆所说的话“Actually, in traditional Chinese culture, black cats can drive away evil spirits and bring luck. (实际上，在中国传统文化中，黑猫可以驱邪，带来好运)”可知，很多想领养的人都因为猫的颜色放弃了，杜帆想破除大家的传统想法，表示黑猫实际上代表好运。由此可知，此处指黑猫被认为是“不吉利的，不祥的”，inauspicious意思应该与unlucky一致。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中“At the Hey Cat Cafe in Wuhan, Hubei Province, you can have both. About 30 furry creatures, each wearing a red burp cloth with its name on it, welcome and “serve” the guests. (在湖北武汉的嘿Cat咖啡馆，你可以两样都拥有。大约有30只毛茸茸的动物，每只都穿着一块红色的打嗝布，上面写着自己的名字，欢迎并“服务”客人)”可知，文章围绕湖北武汉的嘿Cat咖啡馆展开，介绍了这是一家非营利性的咖啡馆，收留了被遗弃的流浪猫，店主杜帆把经营所得收入都用于帮助无家可归的动物，同时希望能破除黑猫不详的想法，而这些猫会帮助客人缓解焦虑，给予他们安慰。由此可知，作者写这篇文章是为了介绍这样一家猫咪咖啡馆，让人们更了解它。故选A项。
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了五个月前，一种新的箱形水母在香港被发现，文章详细介绍了该海洋生物被发现的过程并呼吁人们认识到保护海洋的重要性。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Five months ago, a new species of box jellyfish was discovered in Hong Kong.(五个月前，一种新的箱形水母在香港被发现。)”和文章第二段“A university team in Hong Kong, led by Qiu Jianwen from the Hong Kong Baptist University, discovered it at the Mai Po Nature Reserve, a local wetland area.(由香港浸会大学的邱建文领导的一个香港大学团队，在米埔自然保护区发现了新的水母物种。米埔是当地的一个湿地。)”可知，这种箱型水母新品种在香港一自然保护区内被发现。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“In 2014, he did research on the health of coral in Hong Kong waters.(2014年，他对香港水域珊瑚的健康状况进行了研究。)”可知，他在2014年的任务是研究珊瑚的健康状况。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“But it’s not the first time biology professor Qiu has discovered a new creature. He’s made more than 30 discoveries in about 20 years spent exploring new marine (海洋的) animals.(但这并不是邱教授第一次发现一种新生物。在探索新的海洋动物的20年里，他有了30多项发现。)”和文章第四段“Qiu doesn’t go looking for new species on purpose.(邱并不是故意去寻找新物种的。)”可推知，一些香港的海洋生物是偶然发现的。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Although action is being taken, it focuses more on bigger creatures, like dolphins and birds. “Many marine species are small and they are often overlooked. If these species were to become extinct, few people would notice or care. But for me, each one has its rightful place,” said Qiu.(虽然正在采取行动，但它更多地关注海豚和鸟类等大型生物。“许多海洋物种都很小，经常被忽视。如果这些物种灭绝了，很少有人会注意到或关心。但对我来说，每一个都有它应有的位置。”)”可推知，小型海洋物种没有得到应有的保护。故选A。
四川省凉山州2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（含解析）
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024服装升级改造大赛的详情。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中“Applicants can apply multiple times, but only be qualified to win with one submission. (申请人可以多次申请，但只有一次提交才有资格获奖。)”可知，参与者可以多次申请。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。由文章How to Participate部分中“We will require a before and after picture of your shoes or clothes upcycling project along with a description of the materials and techniques that you used to create your masterpiece. (我们将需要您的鞋子或衣服升级回收项目的前后图片，以及您用于创建杰作的材料和技术的描述。)”可知，参与者需要提供所用技术的描述。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Prizes部分中“The most impressive upcycled masterpiece will win a 100 Gift Voucher to shop at Glass Onion, plus there are 5 runner-up prizes of a 183-piece sewing kit. (最令人印象深刻的升级再造杰作将赢得100英镑的Glass Onion礼品券，另外还有5个183件缝纫套件的亚军奖品。)”可知，一等奖获得者将获得一张100英镑的礼品券。故选A。
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者陪着女儿逐渐掌握开车技巧，驾驶课程拉近了母女距离的故事
【24题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段中“She had her L-plates but was unwilling at first because she has never been a fan of not being able to master something quickly. (她有临时驾驶许可证，但一开始不愿意，因为她从来都不喜欢不能快速掌握某件事。)”可知，女儿一开始不愿意开车是因为她不喜欢缓慢的学习过程。故选B。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“She even wanted the radio on while driving. I told her she had to reach 10 hours without incident and then she could listen to my choice of music. (她甚至想在开车的时候开着收音机。我告诉她，她必须在没有意外的情况下达到10小时，然后她可以听我选择的音乐。)”可知，直到女儿能毫无困难地开10个小时才可以听收音机。故选C。
【26题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章第四段中“With my daughter learning to drive came laughter. The more she drove, the more she loved to drive. (随着女儿学开车，笑声四起。她开得越多，就越喜欢开车。)”可知，女儿喜欢开车、享受开车，所以划线短语的意思是“酷爱，着迷，喜欢，享受”。A. Take part in参与；B. Take pleasure in享受；C. Believe in相信；D. Give in屈服。故选B。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章最后一段“My daughter has booked her driving test. I’ll miss the hours we’ve spent, sitting side by side, learning something new about each other. (我女儿已经预约了驾驶考试。我会怀念我们一起度过的时光，并肩而坐，相互了解新的东西。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者陪着女儿逐渐掌握开车技巧，驾驶课程拉近了母女距离的故事。因此D项“驾驶课让我们贴近”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了印度空气污染对各方面的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai were among the 10 most polluted cities on earth this week, according to a Swiss company called IQAir. (据一家名为IQAir的瑞士公司称，德里、加尔各答和孟买是本周地球上污染最严重的10个城市之一。)”和倒数第二段中“Delhi is notoriously (声名狼藉) ranked among the world’s most polluted cities. (众所周知，德里是世界上污染最严重的城市之一。)”可知，德里、加尔各答、孟买相对于阿格拉污染要严重些。故选A。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中“Every year, when the temperatures drop and farmers burn their fields, the air turns toxic (有毒的) in many Indian cities. (每年，当气温下降，农民焚烧农田时，印度许多城市的空气就会变得有毒。)”可知，低温和农民的焚烧导致了印度许多城市的空气污染。故选D。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。由文章倒数第二段中“A recent air quality life index report says poor air quality could shorten an average Indian’s life expectancy by more than five years, if World Health Organization guidelines on controlling pollution aren’t met. (最近的一份空气质量寿命指数报告说，如果不符合世界卫生组织控制污染的指导方针，糟糕的空气质量可能会使印度人的平均预期寿命缩短五年以上。)”可知，如果不采取措施控制污染，印度人的寿命可能会缩短。故选C。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第二段中“But it could become more difficult to see and to glimpse this glorious site because of pollution. It’s an unhealthy, even hazardous (危险的) problem for parts of India. (但是，由于污染，要看到和瞥见这个美丽的地方可能会变得更加困难。对印度部分地区来说，这是一个不健康甚至危险的问题。)”可知，文章主要介绍了印度空气污染对各方面的影响。故选D。
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了奥运会的观众人数正在减少，因此奥运会推出了新的项目。文章讲述了人们对新项目的反应和将电子竞技纳入奥运会的潜在好处。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“The Olympic Games are old and so are the fans. The median age (中位年龄) of American viewers of the games in Barcelona in 1992 was 39. That increased to 53 for the Rio de Janeiro games of 2016. Overall viewing figures are sinking, too. At the most recent games in Tokyo in 2021, they were a third lower than in 2008. (奥运会是古老的，球迷也是。1992年巴塞罗那奥运会美国观众的平均年龄是39岁。而在2016年的里约热内卢奥运会上，这一数字上升到了53。总体收视率也在下降。在最近的2021年东京奥运会上，这一数字比2008年低了三分之一。)”可知，奥运会的观众人数正在减少。故选A。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has admitted that the games risk losing connection. To keep connected with society, the Olympics are expanding, adding what Mr Bach described as “youth-based” sports. (国际奥委会(IOC)主席Thomas Bach承认，奥运会有失去联系的风险。为了与社会保持联系，奥运会正在扩大规模，增加了巴赫所说的“以年轻人为基础”的体育项目。)”可知，奥运会应通过增加更多吸引年轻一代的运动项目来与社会保持联系。故选B。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。由文章倒数第二段“So far the IOC has approached e-sports like an uncool dad. An inaugural (首次的) Olympic E-sports Week took place in Singapore in June. But the choice of events puzzled fans. The archery game, for instance, had been downloaded only 100 times before the tournament was announced. The most recognisable event, ”Just Dance“, is not consi