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

湖南省部分县2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题汇编：
阅读理解
湖南省衡阳市祁东县2023-2024学年高一上学期期末统考英语试卷
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
Explore the wonders of San Francisco’s landmarks as you visit Coit Tower, Crissy Field, Fort Point and Lands End, each offering unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Coit Tower
Coit Tower offers breathtaking 360-degree views of San Francisco and the bay, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The best views are enjoyed from the observation deck, which is easily accessible by elevator. To access the elevator, there is a fee of $ 7.
Crissy Field
Crissy Field, south of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Presidio, is a beautiful spot with walking and cycling trails, Rebuilt in 2001, it offers wonderful views of the bridge, picnic areas and a small sandy beach loved by families. Visitors can enjoy lunch at the Warming Hut, Beach Hut Cafe or House of Air.
Fort Point
To get a close view of the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Fort Point. Near Crissy Field, this brick fort from the Civil War era can be accessed through Marine Drive park. Even though Fort Point didn’t see any military action, the bridge’s chief engineer, Joseph Strauss, redesigned it to ensure the fort’s preservation as a “fine example of the mason’s art”.
Lands End
Lands End, near Lincoln Park, provides a perfect view of the Golden Gate Bridge Visitors can walk along a paved sidewalk near the 17th hole of the Lincoln Park Municipal Golf Course. Along the way, you’ll find benches and great photo spots to enjoy the bridge’s beauty.
1. Which one is redesigned by an engineer
A. Coit Tower. B. Crissy Field. C. Fort Point. D. Lands End.
2. What do the four places have in common
A. They save the fort as an art. B. They are suitable to see the whole city.
C. They offer wide sidewalks and cycling paths D. They are suitable to view the Golden Gate Bridge.
3. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Sports. B. Entertainment. C. Tour. D. Education.
B
The Amazon Rainforest, often called the “lungs of the Earth”, has always mesmerized me with its biodiversity (生物多样性) and local tribes (部落). When I had the chance to join a research expedition, I took it, excited about the adventure ahead. I didn’t know it would be a great experience.
The journey into the rainforest was tough, such as the dense leaves, endless rain and the sound of insects and animals. However, the beauty of the rainforest was amazing.
One of the most exciting parts of the trip was meeting a local tribe. Their way of life, so connected to nature, was different from our urban lives. Learning about their customs and understanding their relationship with the rainforest was a special experience. It made me realize how separated from nature we have become in the technological advancement.
The trip was not without challenges. Walking in the forest, dealing with the bad weather and dealing with the fear of the unknown tested our willpower. However, every challenge we overcame brought a sense of achievement and strengthened our team bond. It taught me the importance of teamwork and adaptability.
As we left the rainforest, I recalled the impact the trip had on me. It was not just an adventure but a journey of self-discovery.
My trip to the Amazon rainforest was a meaningful experience. It was a journey that pushed my boundaries(边界) taught me valuable lessons and left me with unforgettable memories. It was not just a trip, but an exploration of the unknown and a reminder of our responsibility towards our planet. The adventure may have ended, but the journey continues, as I carry the lessons and memories with me, influencing my life and choices.
4. Which of the following best explains “mesmerized” underlined in paragraph 1
A. Puzzled. B. Moved. C. Attracted. D. Defeated.
5. Which word can describe the relation between the local tribe and the rainforest
A. Exciting. B. Close. C. Relaxing. D. Separated.
6. What can we learn about the trip from paragraph 4
A. It’s dangerous and meaningless. B. It’s fanny but unbearable.
C. It’s important and interesting. D. It’s challenging but worthwhile.
7. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The meaning of the trip. B. The experience of the trip.
C. The memory of the trip. D. The purpose of the trip.
C
The world loves a cup of tea. It only takes a few grams to make a cup of tea and millions of tons of tea are consumed every year. Tea can be good for you because it contains some things that help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Tea also contains caffeine(咖啡因), which improves not only mental alertness but can also increase anxiety and cause other problems.
What would be agreeable is a tea plant that provides all the taste and goodness but with little or none of caffeine. Chen Liang and Jin Jiqiang in the Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences think they have found just such a plant, growing wild in a remote area in southern China’s Fujian Province. Known locally as hongyacha, the discovered plant grows only between 700 meters and 1,000 meters above sea level around a handful of Chinese villages. As they report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, not only is the tea plant naturally caffeine-free but it also contains a number of unique medicinal compounds that, the locals believe, offer considerable health benefits.
The researchers are now exploring methods to protect hongyacha in its natural habitat while further studies are carried out. It can take time—and sometimes it does not work—for new plant varieties to be bred for commercial use. A pair of naturally caffeine-free coffee plants were discovered in 2003, but little progress has been reported. Tea lovers will be watching hongyacha with interest. And others will wonder what else is out there.
8. What’s the disadvantage of drinking tea according to paragraph 1
A. It can make people hard to sleep. B. It can make people feel anxious.
C. It can get people addicted. D. It can take people much time.
9. What can we learn about hongyacha in paragraph 2
A. It is nothing but just medicine. B. It can only survive in greenhouses.
C. It is a good pick for caffeine lovers. D. It has a good taste and little caffeine.
10. What might the follow-up study focus on about hongyacha
A. Its future location. B. Its natural habitats.
C. Its future market. D. Its production process.
11. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A health magazine. B. An advertising brochure.
C. A travel guidebook. D. A newspaper.
D
“Hello Mother, Dad, and Blanche,” a quiet voice, has clearly been played many times over. “How’s everything at home I’m recording this from Dallas…” The disc is small, seven inches across, dated October 1954. The old label shows that the speaker’s name is “Gene”. Gene suggests in his minute-long message that he is traveling and tells his family not to worry about him.
This forgotten sound is one of the world’s early “voice mails”. During the first half of the 20th century, these “voice mails” and other messages were recorded largely, pressed onto metal discs and vinyl records (黑胶唱片) and mailed in places all over the world. When Thomas Edison invented the phonograph (留声机) in 1877, he expected a device that could reproduce music and even store languages.
The gramophone, a later form of the phonograph developed by Emile Berliner in 1887, provided a first possibility for recorded sound being used for long distance communication. The practice of sending “voice mails” really got going across the world in the 1930s and 1940s. Back then, families could listen to the messages on repeat — gathering together around the record player whenever one arrived. They could play it proudly again anytime there were guests, but with each play, the needle would scrape away at the grooves (凹槽) until the message could hardly be heard any longer.
Today at Princeton University, professor Thomas Levin is trying to store these sounds of the past. Linguists (语言学家) are particularly interested in “voice mails” because it provides some of the earliest-ever recorded samples of how regular people spoke — their conversational vocabulary, their pronunciation and accents, their sentence structure and their intonation (语调).
12. Why did Gene record his voice in the disc
A. To let his family know he was OK. B. To prepare for his experiment.
C. To test an old vinyl record. D. To keep a memory.
13. Which of the following is the disadvantage of gramophone
A. People couldn’t listen to the music in it.
B. It couldn’t keep voice in the records very clear.
C. The recorded sound would be damaged by the needle.
D. The needle of the gramophone must be changed often.
14. For what do linguists study “voice mails”
A. To research the earliest-ever recorded voice.
B. To prove recorded samples are true.
C. To learn from famous historical linguists.
D. To reproduce the sound of the past.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Early Days of Recorded Sound B. The Importance of “Voice Mails”
C. The Development of Our Language D. The History of “Voice Mails”
湖南省衡阳市衡阳县2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
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
Drinking enough water is important, but kids don’t seem to feel attracted to drinking enough water. Hopefully, this list of healthy drinks for your kids offers tasty solutions now!
Fresh Lemonade
Lemonade is widely popular among kids all over the world.
People make the sweet as well as the sour (酸的) lemonade. The lemon brings the sour taste, while sugar and salt decide the sweetness and sourness of the drink.
The drink is served cold with ice. It is important to remove seeds (籽) from the lemon juice before adding it to the water-sugar mixture.
Banana Shake
It is the most common one introduced to kids at an early age. This is due to the ease of eating bananas.
Banana contains a lot of nutrients (营养物) and provides natural sweetness to drinks. You can cut small pieces of one banana and include sugar and milk to prepare the shake.
Coconut Water
If you are specifically looking for a choice in water, coconut water is the perfect healthy drink for your kids. Coconut water contains a high content of nutrients. It also delivers a certain amount of sugar and protein.
You can find fresh coconut water in the market. If possible, get the fresh coconut water instead of the packaged one.
Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is helpful in protecting from common cold and flu.
You will need a small ginger piece and mix it with warm water. Add lemonade and honey to make it sweet and sour at the same time.
This tea can be served warm in winter. You can also make it a cold tea by serving with ice in summer.
1. What does the author advise people to do about making lemon juice
A. Add much water. B. Cut a lemon into pieces.
C. Get packaged lemons. D. Take away lemon seeds.
2. Which is the most common drink for a young child according to the text
A. Ginger Tea. B. Banana Shake.
C. Coconut Water. D. Fresh Lemonade.
3. Who is the text mainly intended for
A. Parents. B. Teenagers. C. businessmen. D. Children.
B
Dentler was born in Mumbai, India in l978 and suffered from polio (小儿麻痹症) at six months. At age three and a half, she was adopted by a couple in the US. She says, “I spent the first few years in America just going through a number of operations to basically straighten me out so I could then be fitted for leg braces (支架) and walking stick.”
“In the early years, it was just me trying to be like my siblings (兄弟姐妹),” she says. “I didn’t want to take the disabled bus to school. I wanted to be able to take the bus with my sister. And so I had to learn how to go up the stairs.”
Later, when she was in her late 20s in New York City, a friend introduced her to a running club for athletes with disabilities where she learned how to use a handcycle: Push a three-wheeled low-to-the-ground bike using only her upper body (上肢).
Within seven months, she learned to swim and to compete using a racing wheelchair. When Dentler finished the triathlon (铁人三项赛), she was motivated to go farther. She soon took up half-Ironman distance triathlons, a distance of nearly 70 miles. And she kept meeting people, mostly able-bodied, with extraordinary athletic ambitions, which led her to attempt her first Ironman in Hawaii. Thar’s a distance of 140.6 miles.
“At the time, no female wheelchair athlete had ever made the time by the deadline to finish that race,” Dentler says. She missed the finish line on her first try. But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. She covered all those miles in water and on land, pushed entirely by her arms and upper body. She says, “I think it’s important to stay physically active.
Now, she’s a mom. Dentler volunteered at the school to help kids learn to read, “The kids were very curious. They asked me a ton of questions and it was actually pretty fun to answer them. And the kids’ eyes would get really big when they heard that I could do all of these things.”
4. What effect did Dentler’s disease have on her
A. She needed extra support to walk
B. She was abandoned by her own parents
C. She received many operations to walk easily.
D. She was accompanied to school by his siblings.
5. How does the author show it was hard for Dentler to finish the race
A. By listing several numbers.
B. By interviewing other players.
C. By introducing her early hard life.
D. By providing her family background
6. Which of the following can best describe Dentler
A. Reliable but serious. B. Adventurous but proud.
C. Confident and humorous. D. Determined and energetic.
7. What can we learn from Dentler’s story
A. Curiosity pays off B. Education matters much.
C. Impossible is nothing D. Ambition makes the champion.
C
For a century, Disney has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions worldwide.
From a small animation (动画) studio to a global entertainment empire, Disney has created a miracle that has lasted for generations.
Over the years, Disney has continued to push the boundaries of creativity and technology. Walt Disney, the visionary founder, revolutionized (变革) the animation industry with the creation of Mickey MouseF in 1928,the world’s first synchronized sound and color cartoon, setting the stage for the incredible journey that would follow. In 1937, Disney released the first-ever full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, establishing Disney as a leader in animation. This breakthrough also paved the way for the future of storytelling in cinema, including The Lion King and Frozen.
However, Disney’s influence extends far beyond the silver screen. In 1955, the opening of Disneyland transformed Disney from a successful animation studio to a global entertainment giant. It revolutionized the concept of family entertainment and explored immersive theme park experiences by introducing the world to a magical kingdom where dreams come true, solidifying Disney’s status as a leader in the entertainment industry. Moreover, Disney’s acquisition (收购) of other entertainment companies, such as Pixar and Marvel, has allowed Disney to bring characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Iron Man and Captain America into its ever- expanding universe, connecting storylines and experiences across multiple media, from films to television series to video games.
Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things,”and this spirit has been the foundation of the company’s remarkable success. Disney’s story demonstrates the power of dreams, creativity, and the belief that anything is possible. Nowadays, Disney has become the peak of success, a shining example of what can be accomplished when imagination knows no bounds.
8. Which work started Disney’s leading role in the animation industry
A. Mickey Mouse. B. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
C. The Lion King. D. Frozen.
9. What do we know about the Disneyland according to paragraph 4
A. It is the first global theme park.
B. It was built jointly by several companies.
C. It brings many new characters to the silver screen.
D. It made Disney into an entertainment industry giant.
10. What is the key to Disney’s success according to the last paragraph
A. Innovative spirit. B. Strong determination.
C. Good business strategies. D. Advanced animation technology.
11. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To show the popularity of Disney.
B. To appeal to people to visit Disneyland.
C. To introduce the development of Disney.
D. To prove the significance of imagination.
D
How good are you at maths Some people love the challenge of algebra (代数) or enjoy working out number puzzles. Maths is all around us, from working out how to share the bill after a meal, to calculating your family bills. But many are afraid of the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry and confusion. It can seem frightening, but this maths anxiety is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone. And anyway, our worries and fears don’t necessarily reflect our ability.
The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected. The Programme for International Student Assessment found around 31% of 15 — and 16 — year — olds across 34 countries said they got very nervous doing maths problems, 33% said they got tense doing maths homework, and nearly 60% said they worried that maths classes would be difficult. Shulamit Kahn, a professor from Boston University, believes that giving students, particularly girls, good role models is critical, especially at a young age. She thinks the key is to get people, especially women who love maths, to teach younger children.
Writing for the BBC, David Robson says, “It’s not clear why maths causes so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that there’s no room for playing tricks might make you more worried about underperforming.” And once we assume that we’re not a maths person, we avoid solving things that we probably could do.
Psychologists have been trying to work out why mental arithmetic (心算) can bring us out in a sweat. That seed of fear may come from many sources, but some suggest that voicing your fears can loosen their control over you. They also suggest encouraging children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat. Most importantly, we need to think positively about maths and give it a second chance.
12. What is the author’s understanding of maths anxiety in paragraph 1
A. It happens when you have to pay bills after a meal.
B. It actually reflects one’s poor performance in maths.
C. Only students often suffer from this sense of worry.
D. People normally have it when dealing with numbers
13. What may cause students’ maths anxiety according to the research
A. The particular feature of maths.
B. The fear of failure in maths tests.
C. Students’ dislike of learning maths.
D. Maths teachers’ lack of confidence.
14. What can we infer from David Robson’s words
A. Geography seldom causes worry.
B. Slow students have maths anxiety.
C. Dishonesty is difficult in maths tests.
D. Maths students like number puzzles.
15. What is the best way to get over maths anxiety
A. Speaking out your fears in public.
B. Employing female maths teachers.
C. Having a positive attitude to maths.
D. Viewing maths tests as a challenge.
湖南省株洲市炎陵县2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Found An IC card with some keys was e to Room 203 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday or call 6606982. Summer Job Do you like to talk with people Do you like to write stories And do you want to work for a students’ magazine Come and work for us as a reporter for two months. Tel: 6676981
Cooking Tour Join Cooking Tour. You can visit Guangzhou, Changsha, Chongqing and three other cities. You can enjoy the most delicious food and learn Chinese cooking. Duration 12 days Cost ￥3,600 Tel: 6657762 Painting Competition For all the students from Senior 1 and Senior 2 Paint a picture of an animal Send it to the Painting Club Before 30th June For more information Call 6644451
1. You can call ______ if you have lost your IC card.
A. 6644451 B. 6676981 C. 6657762 D. 6606982
2. You should ______ if you want to find a job as a reporter.
A. go to the Painting Club B. go to Room 203
C. join Cooking Tour D. try Summer Job
3. How many Chinese cities can you visit if you join Cooking Tour
A. 3. B. 6. C. 9. D. 12.
B
Three lifeguards were hailed as (被誉为) heroes last night after they rescued dozens of teenagers from the sea. The quick action and bravery of the lifeguards saved several of the youngsters from certain death.
The group of thirty-six youngsters were on an outdoor activity holiday in West Wales. On Saturday afternoon, the group, accompanied by four adults, went down to the sea. Some of them did not know how to swim and had never seen the sea before the trip. They were taking part in an exercise to help build confidence and teamwork. As part of the exercise they were walking backwards into the sea. At the time the tide (海潮) was out and the water was not deep. The tide began to come in and the group started walking back to dry land. Suddenly the sandbank underneath them collapsed (坍塌) and the sea flooded in. Some of the teenagers were soon in dangerous waters.
Fortunately, three lifeguards were nearby and came to the rescue. David Miller, manager for the local coastguard, said that although the sea was fairly shallow, it was still very dangerous in that sea. “It is just fortunate that the brave lifeguards were quickly on the scene and lucky that lives were not lost,” he added.
4. Why were the three lifeguards hailed as heroes
A. They worked hard in their holidays. B. They won the first prize in a show.
C. They did well in their outdoor training. D. They saved some youngsters from death.
5. For what purpose did the youngsters take part in the exercise
A. To build confidence and teamwork. B. To learn how to swim.
C. To fish in the sea. D. To watch the tides.
6. Who were the people in danger when the sandbank fell down
A. Three lifeguards. B. The local people.
C. Some teenagers. D. David and his friends.
7. What is this text
A. A speech. B. A news report. C. A letter. D. A medical report.
C
Sometimes, kids feel that they don’t like sports because they may not understand how to play them or they haven’t had much practice. Sports may seem tough because of all the rules and special equipment. Even the fields and courts sports are played on come in different shapes and sizes and have confusing (让人糊涂的) lines drawn on them.
People usually need to spend many years learning about their favorite sports and practicing how to play them well, so don’t feel bad if you don’t know the difference between a “corner kick” and a “goal kick” in soccer. If you want to learn more, you can go to camps or take part in activities that introduce kids to new sports. These may be better than just joining a team that starts playing games right away without much explaining first.
Gym classes and programs at school can also be good ways to try new sports with a mix of kids. But you need to focus your attention. Some of my students just don’t listen to me carefully when I explain the rules to them. They prefer to come back to me when they run into difficulty.
Another way to learn about a sport is to watch instructional videos that explain the rules and offer advice.
If you have an older friend or family member who’s good at a certain sport, you might ask him or her to help you practice. Some sports may seem easy to understand, but once you begin to play them, you’ll have great difficulty. Therefore, having someone teach you and play with you will be a good choice.
8. The underlined word “tough” is closest in meaning to “_____”.
A. unimportant B. useless C. dangerous D. difficult
9. Which of the following ways of learning about sports is NOT mentioned in the passage
A. Going to camps that help you to learn about a certain sport.
B. Watching videos that teach how to play a certain sport.
C. Reading books that explain how to play a certain sport.
D. Asking a friend to practice with you.
10. The author of the passage is probably _____.
A. a health expert B. a PE teacher
C. the headmaster of a school D. the manager of a sports club
11. What would be the best title for the passage
A. How to Learn to Play a Sport. B. Sports Are Good for You.
C. Why Do We Play Sports D. Sports Are Hard to Play.
D
Scientists have designed (设计) a new machine——a robot which looks like the famous scientist Albert Einstein. It can recognize and respond to human emotions. The robot is made of special material that allows it to change facial expressions. The material that makes up the robot’s face is so detailed that it looks like real human skin.
The robot’s designer chose Einstein, the Nobel Prize winner, because he was one of the greatest scientists of all time. They also chose Einstein because his face is very well known and he appears “loveable”.
Dr. Hanson, who designed the robot, explained that it was important to develop machines that know what human beings are feeling.
The robot uses computer software that helps it to understand hundreds of human expressions such as sadness, fear, and happiness. It can also recognize a person’s age, whether they are male or female. Mr. Movellan, who designed the software, said that in the future, the robot could be in museums to help people from different cultures to understand one another.
12. What do we know about the robot
A. It can recognize and respond to human emotions.
B. It can develop new machines for children.
C. Its colors can be changed easily.
D. Its material is very common.
13. The underlined word “expressions” in paragraph 3 probably means ________.
A. organs B. activities C. progress D. looks
14. Who was one of the designers of the robot
A. Albert Einstein. B. Dr. Hanson. C. Mr. Nobel. D. A tour manager.
15. What might be the best title for the text
A. A robot looking like Albert Einstein B. New type of museum
C. How to design a museum D. How to express feelings
湖南省娄底市新化县2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
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 Gold Rush (1925)
Charlie Chaplin as the Little Tramp eats his shoe for Thanksgiving dinner while trapped in a storm in this lovely silent film classic from 1925. Watch this one if you are in the mood to see a leather shoe cut and eaten as if it were a tasty turkey and it makes you grateful for what you have!
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
This Jon Hughes comedy starring Steve Martin and John Candy is already a Thanksgiving classic for many. Neal (Martin) has to change his route because of a snowstorm. As he struggles to find a way for Thanksgiving, he gets stuck with positive Del (Candy).
One True Thing (1998)
Mary Streep was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in this movie as a wife and mom who struggles with cancer. Renee Zellweger plays the grown daughter who has to come home to help with the holidays. The two try to hold the family together, especially during a tense Thanksgiving meal when guests get all the attention.
Free Birds (2013)
In this family-friendly animated romp, two turkeys steal a time machine and head back to the first Thanksgiving to try to keep turkeys off the menu. An all-star cast featuring Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler, and George Takei provides the voices.
1. What is special about The Gold Rush compared with the other three movies
A. The main character is not a star.
B. It is the best film made by Charlie Chaplin.
C. Audience will not hear voices when watching this movie.
D. Little Tramp enjoys a delicious turkey shaped like a leather shoe.
2. Which movie will probably attract children most according to the introduction
A. The Gold Rush B. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
C. One True Thing D. Free Birds
3. What do the four movies have in common
A. They are set in terrible weather.
B. They are Thanksgiving movies.
C. They have won Academy Award
D. They tell stories about family members.
B
I was given the book Running on Faith written by Jason Lester as a birthday gift last month. After I started reading, I really couldn't keep my eyes off it. It is always inspiring to read a story of someone who has gone through obstacles to reach his goals.
Jason Lester is a disabled (残疾的) extreme athlete. When he was twelve years old, a fast car ran a red light and hit him. Then he was sent into the hospital with twenty broken bones and . a famous baseball player, but at that a seriously injured arm. Jason had always wanted to become a time that dream was gone.
However, Jason loved sports and he still wanted to be a good athlete. He began running and taking part in duathlons( 铁人两项) in high school. Years later in 2004, he decided to start training for the Ironman, and has competed in many extreme races since then. In 2008, Jason became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman (320 miles of biking, swimming and running) ,and it led him to an ESPY award ( 奖项) for Best Male Athlete with a Disability in 2009.
If you are in a bad situation and don't know what to do now, Running on Faith is a good book for you. If you love running and want to reach some race goals, this book is good for you, too. Anyway, this book is worth reading for everyone who loves reading and wants to turn dreams into reality.
4. What does the underlined word "obstacles" in paragraph 1 mean
A. Arrangements. B. Worries.
C. Difficulties. D. Experiences.
5. What happened to Jason Lester when he was 12
A. He ran a red light and got injured.
B. He was seriously hurt in the accident. .
C. He lost the courage to be an extreme athlete.
D. He decided to play baseball after the accident.
6. What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Taking part in duathlons.
B Training himself in running.
C. Competing in many extreme races.
D. Completing the Ultraman.
7. Why does the author write the last paragraph
A. To show how dreams can come true.
B. To explain why Running on. Faith is popular.
C. To recommend reading Running on Faith.
D. To explore the way to be a good athlete.
C
The year going from middle school to high school can be especially difficult, as students are faced with new academic (学业的) and social challenges. Before the first day of high school, there are things every soon-to-be high school freshman and their families should know.
By the time students are on the way to high school, many of them start to believe the labels (标签) that are placed on them, such as “You’re smart” and “Maths isn’t your strong area”. People that have a fixed mindset (心态) believe that they are born to be great or weak. On the other hand, people that have a growth mindset believe that their greatness or weakness is because of their own actions. I totally agree that students should have a growth mindset. I don’t expect any student to move from just passing a subject to an A+. It’s going to take time and focused effort; just keep working on it.
Today, many students face greater stress compared to their parents and grandparents. Parents should prepare them to fight the battle on the pillow and in the kitchen. When I say, pillow, I mean sleep. Not having enough sleep can have some surprising effects on students, including improper behavior, anxiety (焦虑) and poor grades. The second weapon (武器) is eating healthy and balanced meals. Studies show that students who eat nutritious meals and who exercise 60 minutes a day remain more attentive during the school day and experience improved academic achievement and grades. This last “secret” weapon is not to have over-scheduled (安排过度) time. Make sure students know how to set realistic plans and how to say no to tasks and activities that aren’t important to them.
A lot of students know each other from primary and middle school. They are in their “comfort zones”, feeling they have a sense of control over and expectation of their relationships. But come the first real day of high school, that will all change. The reason I encourage high school freshmen to step out of their comfort zones, though often scary, is that comfort zones get boring and there are many kinds of people to get to know. Usually, the more a student accepts who they are and on the road to becoming, the easier it is for them to build new friendships. Therefore, let’s encourage them to get involved (参与), have fun and play.
8. Which of the following represents a fixed mindset
A. I’m at the starting point of my potential.
B. My mother is not good at chemistry either.
C I should start studying a little earlier next time.
D It’s okay if I fail; at least I've learned something.
9. The author might encourage parents to ________.
A. prepare a healthy meals for their kids
B. praise their kids when they do well in school
C. take their kids to visit their grandparents often
D. buy soft pillows for their kids to have a good rest
10. What is the third weapon mainly about
A. Enjoying good health.
B. Acquiring the ability to say no.
C. Balancing schoolwork and play.
D. Developing time management skills.
11. What does the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refer to
A. The sense of control.
B. The value of friendship.
C. The expectation of future.
D. The feeling of helplessness.
D
Will Smith jumped into a live volcano and kayaked (划皮艇) down an Icelandic whitewater river for his latest project. But he wasn’t making an action movie. It was personal.
Smith, a Hollywood leading man who admits that he’s far from enjoying outdoor activities, has put himself in danger while filming Welcome to Earth, a Disney original series from National Geographic. He was afraid at that time, but he says “It’s really difficult to enjoy things if you’re scared. I think the ability to see how beautiful things are is directly connected to your openness to them and fear closes you down.”
Smith says he was once scared of everything and hated water, but he learns to read the rapids (急流) while whitewater kayaking, rescues turtles near the Great Barrier Reef and goes 3,000 feet below the sea in a deep-water submarine.
Dr. Albert Lin, an engineer and explorer who has uncovered lost cities previously for National Geographic,was astonished to find that Smith was able to control his fears even in the face of real danger. While diving in the underground lake in Namibia, Smith got into trouble and Lin watched him “dropping at a rate that felt like maybe we wouldn’t see him again. “But Smith was able to control his mind and deal with the situation. “I respected Will Smith, the actor, before, but now I definitely have grown to truly respect Will Smith, the human being,” says Lin.
Produced by famous filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, the series carries on the tradition of National Geographic pushing the exploring envelope (极限) and employing the latest technology to help us understand our world. “I hope this can help people out there get a sense of how absolutely incredible our planet is,” says Lin.
The experts Smith has paired with teach him about speed, smell and sound and the colors out there he might miss. “You can’t really want to protect something that you don’t understand. And you can’t want to protect something that you can’t recognize as beautiful,” Smith says.
12. What enables you to enjoy beautiful things according to Smith
A. Respect for nature. B. Spirit of adventure.
C. Openness to change. D. Ability to find beauty.
13. What happened to Smith in Namibia
A. He found a lost city. B. He nearly lost his life in a lake.
C. He entered a diving competition. D. He went deep under the sea in a submarine.
14. What can be learned about “Welcome to Earth” from paragraph 5
A. It applied advanced technology. B. It targets potential explorers.
C. It explains the origin of our planet. D. It won important film awards.
15. Where is the text probably from
A. A diary. B. A guidebook.
C. A movie magazine. D. A book review.
湖南省娄底市涟源市（县）2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
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
Most people agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be difficult. Now there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their health and their dining out experience.
Open Table app
Open Table app helps people choose restaurants when they want to go out to eat. It is a free service that shows users restaurant available based on where and when they want to dine. It gives users points when they make reservations, which can add up to discounts (折扣) on restaurant visits.
Max McCalman’s Cheese &Wine Pairing app
Wine and cheese can be a great combination. But which wines go best with which cheeses Max McCalman’s Cheese & Wine Pairing app can help. It provides information about hundreds of different cheeses and suggests wines to pair with each. Max McCalman’s Cheese & Wine Pairing app is free.
Happy Cow app
Vegetarians do not eat animal meat. Vegans do not eat any animal products. The Happy Cow app is made for both groups. Users can search for vegetarian-vegan restaurants and stores around the world.
Local Eats app
Restaurant chains, like McDonalds, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes travelers want to eat like locals. The Local Eats app is designed for that. It can help you find local restaurants in major cities in the US and in other countries. It costs about a dollar.
Where Chefs Eat app
“Where Chefs Eat” is a 975-page book. Most people would not want to carry that around. But there is a much lighter app version of the same name for just $15. Six hundred chefs provide information on 3,000 restaurants around the world on the Where Chefs Eat app.
1. What can users get when making a reservation with Open Table app
A. Points B. Books. C. Wine. D. Cheeses.
2. Happy Cow app is designed for those who prefer ________.
A. local foods. B. wine and cheese
C. vegetables D. animal meat
3. What app costs you most according to the text
A. OpenTable. B. Where Chefs Eat
C. Local Eats D. Max Me Calman’s Cheese & Wine Pairing.
B
Tom was a clever boy, but his parents were poor, so he had to work in his spare time and during his holidays to pay for his education. In spite of this, he managed to get to the university, but it was so expensive to study there that during the holiday he found it necessary to get two jobs at the same time so as to make enough money to pay for his studies.
One summer he managed to get a job in a butcher’s shop(肉店)during the day-time, and another in a hospital at night. In the shop, he learnt to cut meat quite nicely, so the butcher often left him to do all the serving while he went to the back room to do the accounts(账目). In the hospital, on the other hand, he was, of course, allowed to do the simplest jobs, like helping to lift people and to carry them from one part of the hospital to another. Both at the butcher’s shop and at the hospital, Tom had to wear white clothes.
One evening at the hospital, Tom had to carry a woman from her bed to the place where she was to have an operation. The woman was already feeling frightened at the thought of the operation before he came to get her, but when she saw Tom, that finished her. “No! No!” she cried．“Not my butcher! I won’t be operated on by my butcher!” and fainted away(昏厥).
4. Tom made enough money by ________.
A. doing two jobs
B. working in a butcher’s shop
C. cutting meat well
D. studying in the university
5. Tom was a student, but at the same time he was__________.
A. a butcher and a doctor
B. a manager and a doctor
C. an assistant
D. a manager
6. The woman patient recognized Tom because ____________.
A. he was wearing white clothes
B. he was going to operate on her
C. he was now working in the hospital
D. he had sold meat to her
7. The underlined sentence “when she saw Tom, that finished her” means that the sight of Tom _________.
A. plunged her into deep sorrow
B. took all her strength and courage away
C. broke her heart
D. made her decide to have an operation
C
Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous(宽宏大量的); be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always rely on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so that you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are exactly alike(相同的)．But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.
8. Some friendships don’t last long because ________.
A. there are too many people who want to make friends.
B. those who give others friendship receive friendship from others.
C some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship back.
D. they don’t know friendship is something serious.
9. According to the passage, honesty is ________.
A. something countable
B. the base of friendship
C. as important as money
D. more important than anything else
10. In the third paragraph, the underlined word “They” refers to ________.
A. generosity and friendship
B. generosity and sharing
C. your ideas and feelings
D. your clothes
11. The best title of this passage is ________.
A. How to Be a Friend
B. Honesty Is the Best Policy
C. A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed
D. Three Important Points in Life
D
A recent study on parents who beat their children indicated that physical punishment still happens far more frequently than previously (先前地) thought but that physical punishment was ineffective. 73 percent of the children who were hit waited less than 10 minutes before acting out again.
Many parents deal with their children’s mistakes by taking away toys and separating them fro their playmates. But for strong-willed kids like I was,none of these methods were effective.
Like many kids, I wasn’t bad; I was bored. Fortunately, my father realized this fairly early an developed a new form of “discipline (原则)” that produced immediate results and long-term positive effects.
Looking back as an adult, my father’s method of making me read the encyclopedia (百科全书) whenever I did something wrong was the best thing he could have done.
He would tell me a topic and say, “Learn about the aardvark (土豚) and I’m going to test you shortly after.” It was punishment in the sense that I was forced to stop whatever I was doing, but it also had a purpose in that it kept my mind occupied and presented the type of mental challenge I clearly lacked.
Although unwillingly, I went to learn absolutely everything there to know about aardvarks because I was going to figure out every question he could throw at me. If it weren’t for my driving need to prove him wrong, it may not have worked as well as it did.
So that’s just it: It was effective. It helped me change my behavior in that moment and it conditioned me to seek out books when I was bored. Obviously, that happened frequently and apparently and it worked. I grew up to become a successful lawyer and a famous writer as well.
To this day, Dad’s the only one who can beat me.
12. What is the probable main idea of Paragraph 1
A. It reports the result of a recent study about the encyclopedia.
B. Physical punishment is useless to deal with children.
C. Physical punishment only happened previously.
D. 73 percent of the children love physical punishment
13. Why do many kids frequently do what they’re not allowed to do according to the author
A. Because they produce immediate results and long-term positive effects.
B. Because they prefer to break the “discipline” set by their parents.
C. Because they are always regarded as bad kids both at home.
D. Because they often find it’s boring in their everyday life.
14. What was the author’s father method of punishing him for his mistakes
A. His father angrily took away his favorite toys.
B. His father separated him from his playmates.
C. His father forced him to do some reading and tested him later.
D. His father ordered him to learn about the aardvark and quizzed him shortly after.
15. What can be inferred from this passage
A. Children who are mentally challenged are more likely to be successful.
B. Parents ought to develop a new form of physical punishment to educate their kids.
C. It’s absolutely necessary to punish strong-willed kids physically.
D. The stricter parents are, the fewer mistakes children will make.
答案
湖南省衡阳市祁东县2023-2024学年高一上学期期末统考英语试卷
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个适合观赏金门大桥的地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Even though Fort Point didn’t see any military action, the bridge’s chief engineer, Joseph Strauss, redesigned it to ensure the fort’s preservation as a “fine example of the mason’s art”.(尽管Fort Point没有发生任何军事行动，但大桥的总工程师约瑟夫·施特劳斯重新设计了这座桥，以确保堡垒作为“石匠艺术的典范”得以保存)”可知，Fort Point是由工程师重新设计的。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Explore the wonders of San Francisco’s landmarks as you visit Coit Tower, Crissy Field, Fort Point and Lands End, each offering unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge.(当您参观科伊特塔、克里西菲尔德、波因特堡和兰兹角时，探索旧金山地标的奇观，每一个都提供金门大桥的独特景观)”可知，这四个地方的共同之处是都适合观赏金门大桥。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Explore the wonders of San Francisco’s landmarks as you visit Coit Tower, Crissy Field, Fort Point and Lands End, each offering unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge.(当你参观科伊特塔、克里西菲尔德、波因特堡和兰兹角时，探索旧金山地标的奇观，每一个都提供金门大桥的独特景观)”可知，文章主要介绍了四个适合观赏金门大桥的地方。由此推知，文章也许选自报纸的“旅行”部分。故选C。
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者去亚马逊雨林进行研究探险的经历和感悟。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词下一句“When I had the chance to join a research expedition, I took it, excited about the adventure ahead. (当我有机会参加一次研究探险时，我接受了，对未来的冒险感到兴奋。)”可知，作者对即将去亚马逊雨林参加研究探险感到非常兴奋，再结合画线词后的“me with its biodiversity (生物多样性) and local tribes (部落)”可推出，亚马逊雨林的生物多样性和当地部落对作者很有吸引力。mesmerized意为“迷住，吸引”，与attracted意思相近。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Their way of life, so connected to nature, was different from our urban lives. (他们的生活方式与自然如此紧密相连，与我们的城市生活不同。)”可知,当地部落的生活方式与自然紧密相连，二者的关系很紧密。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The trip was not without challenges. Walking in the forest, dealing with the bad weather and dealing with the fear of the unknown tested our willpower. However, every challenge we overcame brought a sense of achievement and strengthened our team bond. It taught me the importance of teamwork and adaptability. (这次旅行并非没有挑战。在森林里行走，应对恶劣的天气，应对未知的恐惧，考验着我们的意志力。然而，我们克服的每一个挑战都带来了成就感，并加强了我们的团队纽带。它教会了我团队合作和适应性的重要性。)”可推测出，这次旅行虽然很有挑战，但也非常值得。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“My trip to the Amazon rainforest was a meaningful experience. It was a journey that pushed my boundaries (边界) taught me valuable lessons and left me with unforgettable memories. It was not just a trip, but an exploration of the unknown and a reminder of our responsibility towards our planet. The adventure may have ended, but the journey continues, as I carry the lessons and memories with me, influencing my life and choices. (我的亚马逊雨林之旅是一次有意义的经历。这段旅程突破了我的界限，给我上了宝贵的一课，给我留下了难忘的回忆。这不仅仅是一次旅行，还是对未知事物的探索，提醒我们对地球的责任。冒险可能已经结束，但旅程仍在继续，因为我带着教训和记忆，影响着我的生活和选择。)”可推测出，最后一段主要讲述了这次旅行的意义。故选A。
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了一种新发现的茶树——红芽茶——不含咖啡因。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Tea also contains caffeine(咖啡因), which improves not only mental alertness but can also increase anxiety and cause other problems.(茶中还含有咖啡因，它不仅能提高精神警觉性，还会增加焦虑和引发其他问题。)”可知，喝茶的缺点之一是它会让人们感觉焦虑。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“What would be agreeable is a tea plant that provides all the taste and goodness but with little or none of caffeine.(这样的一种茶树会非常令人喜欢，这种茶树既不失口感和营养价值，又不含咖啡因或者仅含少量咖啡因。)”“they have found just such a plant(他们发现了这种植物)”“Known locally as hongyacha(在当地被称作红芽茶)”可知，红芽茶口感好且几乎不含咖啡因。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It can take time—and sometimes it does not work—for new plant varieties to be bred for commercial use.(为商用而培育新茶品种，可能花费大量时间，有时会失败。)”可推测出，后续的研究可能关注红芽茶的未来市场。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，第一段讲述了茶对身体的好处和坏处；第二段讲述了红芽茶不含咖啡因并且有独特的药物成分；最后一段讲述了红芽茶的研究进展。由此可推测出，本文与茶和健康有关，最有可能出自健康杂志。故选A。
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是语音邮件的历史。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Gene suggests in his minute-long message that he is traveling and tells his family not to worry about him.(Gene在一分钟长的信息中表示，他正在旅行，并告诉他的家人不要担心他)”可知，Gene把他的声音录在光盘里是为了让家人知道他没事。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“They could play it proudly again anytime there were guests, but with each play, the needle would scrape away at the grooves (凹槽) until the message could hardly be heard any longer.(只要有客人来，他们就可以骄傲地再弹一遍，但是每弹一次，针就会刮开凹槽，直到几乎听不到信息)”可知，每弹一次，针就会刮开凹槽，所以随着播放次数的增加录制的声音会被针破坏。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Linguists (语言学家) are particularly interested in“voice mails”because it provides some of the earliest-ever recorded samples of how regular people spoke — their conversational vocabulary, their pronunciation and accents, their sentence structure and their intonation (语调).(语言学家对“语音邮件”特别感兴趣，因为它提供了一些关于人们如何正常说话的最早记录样本——他们的会话词汇、发音和口音、句子结构和语调)”可知，语言学家研究“语音邮件”是为了研究有史以来最早的语音记录。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。文章第一段通过一个具体事例引出“voice mails(语音邮件)”的话题，文章第二、三、四段集中讲述语音邮件的发展历史，纵观全文，文章都是在围绕着语音邮件的历史来展开。由此可知，D项The History of “Voice Mails”(语音邮件的历史)作为文章的标题最合适。故选D项。
湖南省衡阳市衡阳县2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。喝足够的水很重要，但孩子们似乎对喝足够的水没有兴趣。文章为父母推荐了几款美味的健康饮料。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Fresh Lemonade部分下第三段中“It is important to remove seeds (籽) from the lemon juice before adding it to the water-sugar mixture.(在加入水糖混合物之前，把柠檬汁里的籽去掉是很重要的。)”可知，关于制作柠檬汁，作者建议人们去掉柠檬籽。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Banana Shake部分下第一段中“It is the most common one introduced to kids at an early age.(这是最常见的一种在孩子很小的时候就被介绍给他们的饮料。)”可知，香蕉奶昔是小孩最常喝的饮料。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Drinking enough water is important, but kids don’t seem to feel attracted to drinking enough water. Hopefully, this list of healthy drinks for your kids offers tasty solutions now!(喝足够的水很重要，但孩子们似乎对喝足够的水没有兴趣。希望这张健康饮料清单能为你的孩子提供美味的解决方案！)”可知，这篇文章的主要读者是父母。故选A。
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了Dentler因病身患残疾，但她没有放弃生活和梦想，通过不断努力，最终成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“She says, “I spent the first few years in America just going through a number of operations to basically straighten me out so I could then be fitted for leg braces (支架) and walking stick.””（她说：“在美国的头几年里，我只是做了许多手术，基本上使我的身体好转，这样我就可以使用腿部支架和拐杖了。”）可知，因为疾病的影响，即使在好转之后，Dentler也需要使用腿部支架和拐杖，辅助她走路，由此可知，Dentler的病迫使她走路时需要额外的支撑。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段关键句“And she kept meeting people, mostly able-bodied, with extraordinary athletic ambitions, which led her to attempt her first Ironman in Hawaii. Thar’s a distance of 140.6 miles.”（她不断地与身体健全、有着非凡运动抱负的人见面，这促使她在夏威夷尝试了她的第一个铁人比赛。距离为140.6英里。）和第五段关键句“She missed the finish line on her first try. But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship.”（她第一次尝试就错过了终点。但一年后，她成功晋级，并以14小时39分的成绩完成了比赛，成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员。）可知，比赛距离为140.6英里，她的第一次尝试失败了，一年后，她以14小时39分的成绩完成了比赛，文章通过列举几个数字，来表明这样长距离的比赛对她来说是困难的，她经过了努力和不断尝试才取得成功，由此可知，作者通过列出几个数字来证明对Dentler来说，完成比赛很困难。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段关键句“She missed the finish line on her first try. But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship.”（她第一次尝试就错过了终点。但一年后，她成功晋级，并以14小时39分的成绩完成了比赛，成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员。）可知，她的第一次尝试失败了，但她没有放弃，最后取得了成功，由此可知，她是一个有决心的人；根据第四段关键句“Within seven months, she learned to swim and to compete using a racing wheelchair. When Dentler finished the triathlon (铁人三项赛), she was motivated to go farther.”（在七个月内，她学会了游泳和使用轮椅比赛。当Dentler完成铁人三项赛时，她被激励走的更远。）可知，Dentler在七个月内学会了游泳和使用轮椅比赛，完成了铁人三项赛后，还准备继续参加更有难度的比赛，由此可知，她是一个精力充沛的人，综上所述，Dentler是一个有决心的和精力充沛的人。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段关键句“She says, “I spent the first few years in America just going through a number of operations to basically straighten me out so I could then be fitted for leg braces (支架) and walking stick.””（她说：“在美国的头几年里，我只是做了许多手术，基本上使我的身体好转，这样我就可以使用腿部支架和拐杖了。”）和第五段关键句“But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship.”（但一年后，她成功晋级，并以14小时39分的成绩完成了比赛，成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员。）可知，本文讲述了Dentler因为小儿麻痹症身患残疾，但她没有放弃生活，积极锻炼，最终成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员，从Dentler的故事中我们可以学到只要肯努力，万事皆有可能。故选C项。
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了娱乐行业巨头公司迪士尼的发展。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In 1937, Disney released the first-ever full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , establishing Disney as a leader in animation. This breakthrough also paved the way for the future of storytelling in cinema, including The Lion King and Frozen.(1937年，迪士尼发行了第一部完整长度的动画电影《白雪公主和七个小矮人》，奠定了迪士尼在动画领域的领导地位。这一突破也为电影叙事的未来铺平了道路，包括《狮子王》和《冰雪奇缘》)”可知，《白雪公主和七个小矮人》的发行奠定了迪士尼在动画领域的领导地位。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“However, Disney’s influence extends far beyond the silver screen. In 1955, the opening of Disneyland transformed Disney from a successful animation studio to a global entertainment giant.(然而，迪士尼的影响力远远超出了银幕。1955年，迪士尼乐园的开业使迪士尼从一家成功的动画工作室变成了全球娱乐巨头)”可知，迪士尼乐园的开业使迪士尼成为娱乐行业的巨头。故选D项。
10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things,”and this spirit has been the foundation of the company’s remarkable success.(华特·迪士尼曾经说过:“我们不断前进，打开新的大门，做新的事情。”这种精神是公司取得巨大成功的基础)”可知，创新精神是迪士尼成功的关键。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“For a century, Disney has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions worldwide.(一个世纪以来，迪士尼已经俘获了全世界数百万人的心和想象力)”及全文内容可知，本文介绍了迪士尼公司的由来和发展及它成为娱乐行业巨头的原因。因此，本文是为了介绍迪士尼的发展。故选C项。
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍很多人都会有数学焦虑，文章说明了产生数学焦虑的原因以及如何克服数学焦虑。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“But many are afraid of the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry and confusion. It can seem frightening, but this maths anxiety is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone.”（但许多人害怕面对数字，感到真正的担忧和困惑。数学焦虑看起来很可怕，但其实是非常常见的现象，你绝对不是一个人。）可知，数学焦虑是很常见的，人们在和数字打交道时通常会有这种感觉。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected.”（研究发现，如果数学老师在教这门科目的时候感到焦虑，那么这种焦虑感是会带给小学生的，而且女孩更可能会受到这种影响。）可知，这项研究发现，老师教数学时感到焦虑，即缺乏教数学的自信，就会让学生也对学数学产生焦虑。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中David Robson所说的“But the fact that there’s no room for playing tricks might make you more worried about underperforming.”（但没有机会让你耍花招会让你更加担心考试考得不如意。），没有机会耍花招，说明学生在数学考试时比较难作弊。故选C项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。最后一段介绍了克服数学焦虑的几种方法，其中由最后一段的最后一句“Most importantly, we need to think positively about maths and give it a second chance.”（最重要的是，我们需要积极看待数学，再给数学一次机会。）可知，克服数学焦虑最重要的是对数学的态度要积极向上。故选C项。
湖南省株洲市炎陵县2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是一则布告，分别是失物招领、暑假工、烹饪之旅以及绘画比赛的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一部分“An IC card with some keys was e to Room 203 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday or call 6606982.(一张IC卡和一些钥匙被捡到。周五下午2点到5点到203房间来，或者打电话6606982)”可知，如果你遗失了IC卡，可以拨打6606982。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Summer Job部分中“Do you like to talk with people Do you like to write stories And do you want to work for a students’ magazine Come and work for us as a reporter for two months.(你喜欢和人交谈吗？你喜欢写故事吗？你想在学生杂志社工作吗？来当两个月的记者吧)”可知，如果你想找一份记者的工作，你应该试试暑期工作。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段部分“You can visit Guangzhou, Changsha, Chongqing and three other cities.(你可以参观广州、长沙、重庆和其他三个城市)”可知，如果你参加烹饪之旅，你可以参观6个中国城市。故选B。
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了三名救生员从海上救出了几十名青少年的事件。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段内容“Three lifeguards were hailed as (被誉为) heroes last night after they rescued dozens of teenagers from the sea. The quick action and bravery of the lifeguards saved several of the youngsters from certain death.”（昨天晚上，三名救生员从海上救出了几十名青少年，他们被誉为英雄。救生员的迅速行动和勇敢挽救了几名年轻人的生命。）可知，三名救生员被誉为英雄是因为他们救了一些年轻人的命。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段关键句“Some of them did not know how to swim and had never seen the sea before the trip. They were taking part in an exercise to help build confidence and teamwork.”（他们中的一些人不知道如何游泳，在旅行之前从未见过大海。他们正在参加一项训练，以帮助建立信心，学习团队合作。）可知，这些年轻人参加训练的目的是建立信心和学习团队合作。故选A项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段关键句“Suddenly the sandbank underneath them collapsed (坍塌) and the sea flooded in. Some of the teenagers were soon in dangerous waters.”（突然，他们脚下的沙洲崩塌，海水泛滥。一些青少年很快就陷入了危险的水里。）可知，当沙洲倒塌时，一些青少年是处于危险中的人。故选C项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读文章，结合文章第一段内容“Three lifeguards were hailed as (被誉为) heroes last night after they rescued dozens of teenagers from the sea. The quick action and bravery of the lifeguards saved several of the youngsters from certain death.”（昨天晚上，三名救生员从海上救出了几十名青少年，他们被誉为英雄。救生员的迅速行动和勇敢挽救了几名年轻人的生命。）可知，文章主要报道了三名救生员从海上救出了几十名青少年的事件，由此可推断出，这应该是一篇新闻报道。故选B项。
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了有时孩子们感到他们不喜欢运动，因为他们不知道如何玩或者他们没有太多练习，本文就学习新的运动项目提出了许多指导。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“Sometimes, kids feel that they don’t like sports because they may not understand how to play them or they haven’t had much practice.(有时候，孩子们觉得他们不喜欢运动，因为他们可能不知道如何玩，或者他们没有太多的练习。)”和“because of all the rules and special equipment(因为所有的规则和特殊设备)”可知，划线词所在句子表示“由于所有的规则和特殊的设备，运动似乎很难”，划线词tough的意思是“困难的”，和difficult意思相近，故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“If you want to learn more, you can go to camps or take part in activities that introduce kids to new sports.(如果你想了解更多，你可以去夏令营或参加向孩子们介绍新运动的活动。)”，第四段“Another way to learn about a sport is to watch instructional videos that explain the rules and offer advice.(了解一项运动的另一种方法是观看解释规则和提供建议的教学视频。)”和第五段“If you have an older friend or family member who’s good at a certain sport, you might ask him or her to help you practice.(如果你有一个年长的朋友或家庭成员擅长某项运动，你可以让他或她帮助你练习。)”可知，A，B和D选项都提到了，C选项没有提到，故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“If you want to learn more, you can go to camps or take part in activities that introduce kids to new sports.(如果你想了解更多，你可以去夏令营或参加向孩子们介绍新运动的活动。)”，第四段“Another way to learn about a sport is to watch instructional videos that explain the rules and offer advice.(了解一项运动的另一种方法是观看解释规则和提供建议的教学视频。)”和第五段“If you have an older friend or family member who’s good at a certain sport, you might ask him or her to help you practice.(如果你有一个年长的朋友或家庭成员擅长某项运动，你可以让他或她帮助你练习。)”可知，本文主要讲述了一些使孩子爱上运动以及学习运动的建议，作者应该是一个运动爱好者，结合选项，只有体育老师这个符合文意，故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“If you want to learn more, you can go to camps or take part in activities that introduce kids to new sports.(如果你想了解更多，你可以去夏令营或参加向孩子们介绍新运动的活动。)”以及第四段“Another way to learn about a sport is to watch instructional videos that explain the rules and offer advice.(了解一项运动的另一种方法是观看解释规则和提供建议的教学视频。)”可知，本文主要介绍了如何学习一项新的运动项