四川省部分市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语汇编：阅读理解（含答案）

四川省部分市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末统考英语试题汇编:
阅读理解
四川省宜宾市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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Christmas vacations: 3 of the best places to go
From Canada to the Philippines, these 3 places around the world offer some of the best holiday atmosphere for a Christmas-drenched vacation.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem offers a smaller-city Christmas escape. Bethlehem is proud of its Live Advent Calendar, which can be enjoyed starting at 5:30 p.m. from December 1 to 23.
It is a free, family-friendly event in which a town crier rings a bell up and down Main Street to call visitors to the Goundie House (the oldest house on Main Street). A child from the crowd is invited to come knock three times, and then a local business comes out with a surprise for everyone.
Quebec City, Canada
A perfect place for environmentally friendly, outdoor enthusiasts, Quebec is full of winter activities, offering holiday programs for different tastes.
Old Quebec is turned into a beautiful Christmas village. Sausage and roast chestnut lovers can browse the goods at the German Christmas market. Can’t make it for Christmas There’s still the Quebec Winter Carnival from January 25 to February 11, 2024.
San Fernando, Philippines
If Asia were to have a Christmas capital, San Fernando in the heavily Roman Catholic Philippines would be a top nomination.
The city, is famous for its Giant Lantern Festival, which starts on December 12 and ends January 1. San Fernando’s lantern-making tradition dates back to the late 18th century.
The highlight of a visit here is a colorful, electric Christmas lantern that symbolizes the Star of San Fernando.
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21. For Christmas celebration, what do Bethlehem and San Fernando have in common
A. They offer Christmas markets.
B. They attract outdoor enthusiasts.
C. They are famous for the Lantern Festival.
D. They celebrate Christmas over half a month.
22. What is special about Quebec City during Christmas celebration
A. It is family friendly.
B. It has the longest history.
C. It offers the Winter Carnival.
D. It suits different businessmen.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A website. B. A magazine. C. A news report. D. A travel brochure.
B
The island of Rottumeroog in the Netherlands is an uninhabited (无人居住的) wilderness heavily protected by European nature laws. I traveled there back and forth many times for a job — an amazing opportunity, as visitors were usually not allowed. For much of my time there, I was alone. My job was to take pictures to help others learn about this place.
I grew up near the coast and open setting was familiar to me. I tried to avoid leaving my own footprints on the island, which has a sand foundation and is gradually moving to the southeast, guided by the current. I walked its perimeter (周边) daily, training myself to listen and watch for small changes in this landscape that was so simple. You could draw it with just a few lines.
One of my favorite spots to explore was along the shore where an old building once stood. All that remained were some half-buried bricks, among which shells and ocean wastes collected. One day I noticed a bottle in the broken stones unlike others I’d previously found — this one’s cap was screwed on. I opened it and discovered a handwritten note inside. In English, it said: “My name is Meike and I’m 11 years old. I have good friends and you ”
As I began writing back — Meike had given her school in the Netherlands as a return address — I tried to describe the feeling of working here: On Rottumeroog you see only earth, water, and sand, and the wind whistles in your ears. Meike eventually received my letter, and now, years later, I am still in touch with her family. People tend to think that being alone is a bad thing. But to me it felt like freedom in every vein.
24. What was the author’s job
A. A driver. B. A tour guide. C. A photographer. D. A teacher.
25. What can we learn about the author
A. He enjoyed lying on the beach. B. He was a regular visitor to the island.
C. He was crazy about collecting shells. D. He trained himself to adapt to the island life.
26. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Meike will land the island soon. B. The author has trouble with his veins.
C. The author will go to visit the Netherlands. D. Meike understands the feeling of the author.
27. How does the author find his job on the island of Rottumeroog
A. Enjoyable. B. Boring. C. Unusual. D. Tough.
C
The Space-Time Painter, written by Chinese writer Hai Ya, won the Hugo Award for Best Novelette recently. Hai became the third Chinese winner of the world’s top award for science fiction writing, following sci-fi writers Liu Cixin and Hao Jingfang.
The Space-Time Painter was inspired by a painting masterpiece, Qianli Jiangshan Tu by Wang Ximeng from the Song dynasty. Modeled on the life of Wang, Hai Ya has created the character of painting talent Zhao Ximeng. Zhao painted for an emperor more than 1,000 years ago.
After much pain and suffering, the painter’s mind abandons his physical body and enters a space. In the space, a modern police officer is investigating a case involving an ancient painting. The story exposes the social phenomenon of the period during which the painting was created.
Hai shared his source of inspiration for the award-winning book. “I watched a program named National Treasure and the detailed information of the painter of Qianli Jiangshan Tu was introduced. This interested me,” he said. He added that the painter was a gifted young man but was never seen again in history, which was an idea that could be explored with science-fiction. In this story, Hai did his best to balance the relationship among the plot, characters and history. He hoped to bring readers a mature work.
Hai, also a financial worker, thought himself more a sci-fi lover than a writer. “I write while doing my job, so I have very little time to write every day,” he said. “But I think as long as I love it and am willing to put effort into it, I will see hopes.”
28. How many Chinese writers have won the Hugo Award for Best Novelette
A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4.
29. What was the inspiration for Hai Ya’s The Space-Time Painter
A. Qianli Jiangshan Tu. B. Hai Ya’s sufferings.
C. A TV programme. D. Zhao Ximeng’s experiences.
30. Which is the closest in meaning to “exposes” in paragraph 3
A. Studies. B. Uncovers. C. Recalls. D. Advertises.
31. What is Hai Ya’s attitude towards the science fiction writing
A. Uninterested. B. Disappointed. C. Doubtful. D. Positive.
D
Bananas have happy superpower. Here’s the science, from a researcher who specializes in the links between nutrition and mood. Ninety percent of Americans say they eat bananas at least once a month, which are followed by apples, making them the most popular fruit in the U.S. Not only are bananas delicious in healthy banana bread and smoothies; but eaten alone, bananas are packed with healthy vitamins and nutrients. Among its various benefits, this sunny yellow fruit has a happy superpower: it can serve as an important mood-booster.
“Due to the state of the world right now, a lot of people are having problems with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and sleeplessness,”says Shawn Talbott, Ph.D, a nutritional biochemist who specializes in researching the links between nutrition and mood. If you can relate, Dr. Talbott offers his understanding into why our love for bananas is a bright spot in the American diet.
Dr. Talbott explains the main reason bananas may be the basic mood food: one banana contains 20 percent of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin B6. This vitamin is scientifically shown to reduce depression and anxiety, better the effects of stress, and improve mood overall, according to a 2019 study of how B vitamins affect mood, published in Nature.
The trick is vitamin B6’s power to produce serotonin (血清素), a powerful brain neurotransmitter, which is nicknamed the “happy hormone (荷尔蒙).” Dr. Talbott adds that bananas are also high in prebiotic fiber and potassium (钾), which are other nutrients linked to a good mood.
In fact, people who ate a diet higher in potassium showed less depression and a better mood overall, according to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Dr. Talbott explains that vitamins, including B6, are one way to help support your body and mind in dealing with all of problems.
32. What are the most popular fruit in the U.S.
A. Pears. B. Bananas. C. Oranges. D. Apples.
33. What problems people are facing according to the text
A. Busy work. B. Fewer choices of food.
C. Some mental problems. D. Food without enough vitamins.
34. From paragraph 3 and 4, we can learn that .
A. eating bananas can help produce serotonin. B. eating bananas can help produce potassium.
C. eating bananas can help us become healthier. D. eating bananas can help us become happier.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Bananas brighten your day. B. A hot fruit — Bananas.
C. Bananas contain vitamin B6. D. Americans love bananas.
四川省德阳市高中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
Thinking on the Other Side of Zero Part 2
Alan Joseph Oliver
Hardback | Paperback | E-book
$40.99 | $20.99 | $4.99
From the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali he learned and how it works in theory and practice, Alan Joseph Oliver relates the Yoga theory to his limited understanding of quantum mechanics. He believes he has settled David Bohm’s concept of Wholeness and the Implicate Order, which physics may or may not accept.
The Adventures of a Train Trekker
Adriana Carboni
Hardback | Paperback | E-book
$35.99 | $16.99 | $4.99
This book tells of the excitement and adventure of long-distance train travel as Adriana shares her experiences travelling through the ancient continent of Australia.
Footloose!
Kosti Simons
Paperback | E-book
$28.99 | $4.99
This memoir (回忆录) is about a barefoot pilgrim’s (朝圣者的) 111-day adventure including both the body and the mind as he takes you on a deeply felt and inspiring walk with God.
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Bonnie The Bandicoot
Peter Alway
Hardback |Paperback | E-book
$ 23.99 | $15.99 | $7.99
Bonnie The Bandicoot decides to move into Steve’s home while hers dries out. The only problem is that Steve owns a dog. Will they learn to co-exist living in Steve’s home
1. Who writes a book related to physics
A. Alan Joseph Oliver. B. Adriana Carboni.
C. Kosti Simons. D. Peter Alway.
2. Which book is about the relationship between humans and animals
A. Footloose!
B. Bonnie The Bandicoot
C. The Adventures of a Train Trekker
D. Thinking on the Other Side of Zero Part 2
3. How much will you pay for a paperback book on travel and an. e-book on religion （宗教）
A. $28.98. B. $24.98. C. $21.98. D. $20.98
B
A group of strangers who took a double—decker bus to travel around the world have reunited (团聚) fifty years later. They are very happy to see each other and share their feelings and memories from their journey.
11 people lived in the bus, braved extreme temperatures, and covered long distances before their journey came to an unexpected end after the bus sank into the Chira River in Peru.
Five members of the group shared their stories. David McLaughlin, the driver, said, “We covered close to 40,000miles over the 20 months or so. And we worked along the way, picking fruit, planting flowers, and cleaning restaurants. It is worth mentioning that the roads were entirely different in Central and South America. We were climbing mountains. It was an adventure.”
However their adventure soon came to an end. While in Peru, the group came across a bridge that the double-decker could not pass. To try to solve the problem, they floated the bus on the Chira River using a special raft. As a result, the bus sank into the river.
After the experience, the group. learned the value of adventure and the importance of seizing the moment. One member reflected, “Our journey was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience”. It taught me to always be open to new experiences.
4. What role does Paragraph 1 play
A. Describing the bus journey in detail.
B. Introducing the topic of the reunion.
C. Sharing individual stories of the members.
D. Showing all the members lived a happy life.
5. What challenge did the group face in Central and South America according to the driver
A. Language problems. B. Terrible living conditions.
C. Extreme temperatures. D. Mountainous areas.
6. What made the travelers stop their journey
A. They were short of money. B. They couldn’t cross the river.
C. Their bus sank into the river. D. Their members lost confidence.
7. Which can be the best title of this passage
A. A Dangerous Bridge B. A Sad Lesson from the Sinking Bus
C. An Unforgettable Trip D. A Special Raft Saving Travelers’ Life
C
Have you ever found yourself in a group of people with similar ways of thinking and interests to yours They understand you. They really get you. They may even be wearing similar clothing to yours. We have a great expression for this: Birds of a feather flock together. This means people of the same kind or with the same tastes and interests often find each other.
We have many similar expressions, and many of them use the word “mind” or “brain.” If someone thinks like me, I can say we are like-minded. I can also say we are of the same mind. There is also something called a hive mind. In a beehive; the bees all work together to reach the same goal. People who are part of a hive mind have similar thoughts, ideas, and opinions.
If you are a spiritual kind of person, you can call them your kindred spirits (灵魂伴侣). If you are more of a science person, you can say you are on the same wavelength. And if you are a person who likes to make things, you can use the expression: cut from the same cloth. All these expressions mean the same thing — you feel a strong connection to someone and feel very similar to them.
We have another expression that can also be used in this situation. But we only use it when we have a similar idea with another person: Great minds think alike. If you often listen to VOA Learning English, you belong to a community of like-minded people: People who want to practice their English.
8. Which suits the saying “Birds of a feather flock together”
A. Birds are always migrating in large groups.
B. Artists may spend time with other artists.
C. People who can fly tend to work together.
D. Birds in nature are well protected recently.
9. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 2
A. Words like mind or brain are popular.
B. Similar interests matter for people.
C. Working together helps reach goals.
D. People think and feel in similar ways.
10. Which is about intelligent people having similar thoughts
A. Great minds think alike. B. Cut from the same cloth.
C. On the same wavelength. D. A powerful hive mind.
11. What is the purpose of writing this passage
A. To explore words and expressions in English.
B. To illustrate the differences among people.
C. To prove English plays important roles in life.
D. To show keeping words in mind is important.
D
To fight against learning loss over the vacation, Tennessee is funding (提供资金) the delivery of surprise books to keep almost a quarter million kids interested in reading.
In response, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) has taken a step further by expanding its K-3 Home Library program to include all lower grade students in a public school across the state. Working in partnership with Scholastic, the program will provide 1.2 million books for over 200,000 students, teachers and librarians.
To ensure the books reach their intended readers, they will be delivered directly to the homes of participating students in six packages filled with grade-level books, at no cost to families or schools. One parent who joined the program last summer said her son struggled to read but was improving every week. These couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. A Morgan County educator praised the program for getting much-needed books into the hands of students who may not have access (使用的机会) to them at home, for it can have a significant impact on their overall academic performance.
“If we don’t get reading right, everything else can go wrong,” said James Pond, GELF President. “Our goal is to encourage a culture of reading in Tennessee. We achieve this by meeting students and providing them with the books and resources they need to become lifelong learners. We hope other states look to us as a leader in early literacy (读写能力) efforts.”
Most parents reported that their children were excited to receive the books and said they were valuable to their families. The books included in the Home Library program were selected by a group of 28 Tennessee educators. With this program, Tennessee is showing that it takes vacation learning loss seriously and promises to improve literacy rates for its young students. It’s a model that other states would be willing to follow.
12. What is the K-3 Home Library program about for all lower grade students
A. Teaching them how to read books.
B. Making books accessible to them.
C. Providing financial support for them.
D. Encouraging them to be lifelong learners.
13 How will kids get the books
A. Librarians offering them to kids.
B. Teachers collecting them for kids.
C. Scholastic donating them to kids.
D. GELF mailing them to kids’ homes.
14. What’s most parents’ attitude to the program
A. Worried. B. Negative. C. Thankful. D. Uncaring.
15. Which is the main idea of the text
A. Tennessee’s vacation reading program does work.
B. Grade-level books play significant roles at school.
C. Improving students’ literacy needs proper measures.
D. Kids’ early literacy has a deep effect on their growth.
四川省南充市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末学业质量监测英语试题
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
Rent a Car from Budget Australia
To see Australia, you’ve got to get out there-it’s not going to come to you. Fortunately, Budget Australia is here to help you do just this, with plenty of locations right across Australia.
Whether you’re heading to Sydney or Perth, Darwin or Melbourne, you’ll find Budget car rental locations nearby, With low-cost rental on a wide range of cars—from the Hyundai Accent and Kona or similar, through to the Suzuki Swift and Kia Cerato or similar—you’re sure to discover what you need. We’re also super flexible, with weekend car rental, weekly car rental and one-way car rental options, as well as a wealth of other choices depending on your individual needs.
The requirement to rent a car: 21 years of age and above. All drivers must hold a current, full and legal driver’s license, the copy of which must be sent to the fax number: +61293535058. For more information, please call 1800150278.
Contact Budget Booking:
Local Number: 0293539399
From Overseas: +61293539399
Hours of Operation:
Monday—Friday 7:30 A. M. —7:00 PM
Saturday—Sunday 8:00 A. M. —5:00 P. M
It’s always best to book as early as possible. In order to get the best from Budget’s low-cost car rental options and to benefit from the biggest range of choices on car rental deals, make sure of your booking early.
1. What is an advantage of Budget Australia
A. It satisfies various needs. B. It offers expensive brand cars.
C. It hosts an impressive car show. D. It has rental locations outside Australia.
2. Which number should you call to book a car when you are in America
A. 1800150278 B. +61293535058 C. 0293539399 D. +61293539399
3. What is the text
A. A diary. B. An advertisement. C. An application. D. A report.
B
Barbara Lakin, a former fashion designer living in New York, spends hundreds of hours sewing (缝纫)unique, well-designed dress for old Barbies she buys or donated dolls. The little girls who are going to get these dolls are migrants(移民). Most of them have traveled with their family for months to get to the US border, usually escaping from poor economies and dangerous situations at home in Central or South America.
“It’s hard to imagine what these children have gone through. I think for a child to have a toy, especially in these conditions, is really important. It’s something that cap comfort them, something that they can hold close. ”While toys will never take away the hurt they experienced or the hardships they still face, Lakin said the dolls do make a difference. It’s more than just a Barbie doll; at least for a moment, these young migrants can be simply children again. “I think that is particularly important to them, ”Lakin said.
“I get a lot out of it, too. I personally like to hand them out because I love being able to say, I made this for you. ‘and the smiles and the happiness they give me; it’s moments like that that make it all worthwhile. ”
Lakin has given away nearly 20 Barbies so far and hopes people will donate more, especially black and brown Barbies that look more like the girls who will get them. “I want to give them dolls that look more like them. ”
Similar to the message seen in the wildly popular “Barbie” movie, Lakin wants to make sure these dolls don’t create stereotypes(固化印象)on these girls but instead remind them of their worth and the power of their individuality.
4. What is the feature of the Barbies given by Lakin
A. They are intended for native girls. B. They are partly donations from others.
C. They are designed by migrants. D. They are less attractive in appearance.
5. What does Lakin think of giving away the Barbies
A. It unites the migrant girls. B. It is well worth praising.
C. It is win-win behavior. D. It brings her much comfort.
6. Which of the following best describes Lakin
A. Patient. B. Determined. C. Grateful. D. Caring.
7. What does the text mainly talk about
A. Donated dolls help better migrants’ poor conditions.
B. Barbies play a great role in improving girls’ self-worth.
C. Lakin comforts migrant girls by giving special old Barbies.
D. Lakin sews well-designed Barbies to raise money for black girls.
C
Any dog owner can tell you that there’s no love like the one a pup gives you. Dogs love humans — and it turns out, that connection can actually help us train dog robots, too.
In a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers surveyed 153 dog owners about the types of behaviors they like to see in their pups. Owners responded with a variety of different types of actions they preferred. The researchers identified seven types of behaviors people love to see in their dogs. These behaviors could be programmed into robotic dogs to help make them friendlier, which would be beneficial in a number of ways.
The robot-pups can help provide the same mental health benefits for people as an actual dog while avoiding issues like being bitten or having to take the dog on annoying walks every now and again. In fact, there’s already some research that suggests the robot pets might help enrich the lives of the elderly and dementia (痴呆) patients by giving them companions to socialize with — improving cognition (认知) and even physical health in some cases.
But there’s a big issue researchers need to overcome: It might not actually be ethical (道德的) to make robot-pups. After all, is it right to potentially mislead an elderly patient with dementia into thinking that they’re interacting with a dog instead of a robot The study even quotes philosopher Robert Sparrow who wrote about the issue of robot companions two decades ago. “For an individual to benefit significantly from ownership of a robot pet, they must systematically cheat themselves about the real nature of their relation with the animal,” Sparrow wrote in 2002, “and the design and production of these robots is unethical in some way as it encourages this trick.”
But even so, the potential for benefit is still there — enriching people’s life. So one day in the near future we might see robot-pups at the dog park or walking on the sidewalk alongside their owners.
8. What did the researchers’ study focus on
A. Training and getting on with dogs. B. Dogs’ behaviors preferred by people.
C. Different behaviors among dogs. D. People’s attitudes towards dogs.
9. Why are dementia patients mentioned in Paragraph 3
A. To show the benefits of robot-pups to people.
B. To stress the significance of researching on robot-pups.
C. To indicate the popularity of robot-pups among patients.
D. To explain the impact robot-pups have on solving social issues.
10. What is Robert Sparrow’s biggest concern about a robot pet
A. Its functions are limited. B. It may go against honesty.
C. It will cost too much money. D. It may have quality problems.
11. What’s the author’s attitude to the future of robot-pets
A. Doubtful. B. Encouraged. C. Indifferent. D. Confident.
D
Culdesac, which describes itself as “the first car-free neighborhood in the Us”, admitted its first 36 residents in Tempe, Arizona, US, earlier this year. The $170 million neighborhood, with its white buildings and narrow walkways, is expected to hold around 1, 000 people when the full 760 units are completed by 2025. Similar projects in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas, are also underway.
In a country as car-dependent as the US, Culdesac is no lack of foresight (远见). Although some densely populated (人口密集的) coastal Us cities like Boston and New York City are walkable and have ample public transportation options like taxis, buses and light rails, the majority of Americans are entirely dependent on cars to get around.
This dependence on cars doesn’t come cheap, unfortunately. In a 2023 study, the American Automobile Association said that it costs an average of about 89,000 yuan per year to own and maintain a car in the US.
So, what is stopping Americans from abandoning cars and accepting relatively cheaper choices like e-bikes In a word, unsafe roads that prioritize cars over people. According to a 2018 report by WHO, the US traffic accident death rate is about 50 percent more than similar nations in Western Europe. At the same time, walkers and cyclists in the US are often blamed for being hit by drivers rather than the other way around.
Still, there’s hope. By choosing a new car-free way of living, US projects like Culdesac can provide another way of living that’s both healthier and more affordable and, in turn, influence others to live a better way as well. As Vanessa, a resident of Culdesac, said, “For some, cars equal freedom, but for me, it’s limitation, Freedom is being able to just simply walk out and access places. “
12. What can we learn about Culdesac from the text
A. It is expected to hold only 1, 000 people, B. It is the world’s largest car-free neighborhood,
C. It will be finished by the end of this year. D. It is thought to be forward-thinking.
13. What does the underlined word ”ample“ in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Enough. B. Possible. C. Similar. D. Special.
14. Why are Americans unwilling to give up cars, according to the text
A. Maintaining a car is cheap. B. E-bikes are not widely available.
C. Road conditions are unsafe. D. Drivers are respected by others.
15. What influence can car-free projects like Culdesac have on American society
A. Limiting freedom of movement. B. Making local residents feel safer.
C. Encouraging people to explore their communities. D. Promoting a cheaper and healthier way of living.
四川省泸州市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。
A
Take the following rail routes and feast your eyes with impressive views.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, India
Built by British rulers, the railway was used to transport tea, rice and other produce up and down the Himalayan foothills. Today, it’s a hit with Indian families on weekend breaks and rail fans keen to watch traffic slowly stop as the train crosses the road, rushing past fruit stalls within arm’s reach. On a clear day, passengers will be treated to views of Mount Kanchenjunga, its snowy peak turning peach in the late-afternoon light.
Qinghai-Xizang Railway
Xining to Lhasa, China
Connecting Xining in Qinghai province to Lhasa in Xizang, this 22-hour journey is the highest rail route in the world. Lakes shine like molten metal and yaks (牦牛) eat grass up the slopes before the light chills to a blue glow from the icy sides of the Kunlun Mountains closing in around the carriages.
The Skeena
Jasper to Prince Rupert, Canada
With the ice-glazed tops of the Canadian Rockies sparkling all around it, the train curls out of Alberta past the Rockies’ highest peak-the majestic Mount Robson-followed by the Cariboo Mountains, at the foot of which lie green lakes as still as glass. From a panoramic view, passengers can keep eyes on black and grizzly bears, white-tailed deer, elk and moose, as well as bald eagles diving through the air.
Bernina Express
Chur, Switzerland to Tirano, Italy
Short but very sweet, a journey on the Bernina Express takes four hours to wind its way from the city of Chur in the Swiss Alps down to the Italian city of Tirano. Running on a narrow track that includes 55 tunnels and 196 bridges, the train swings around pine-filled valleys and vertical rock faces.
1. Where should you go for the world’s highest railway
A. India. B. China. C. Canada. D. Italy.
2. Which route can give passengers a nice view of various animals
A. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. B. Qinghai-Xizang Railway.
C. The Skeena. D. Bernina Express.
3. What do the four routes have in common
A. They are newly built. B. They cover a long journey.
C. They are high-speed railways. D. They go past high mountains.
B
It only takes one wrong step near a lake in the winter for disaster to happen. Pepper, the dog and his mom found that out the hard way.
The two of them were taking a morning walk in Chicago along Lake Michigan when Pepper, a 7-year-old dog, got free of its rope, slipped on some rocks, and fell onto the ice sheets of the lake. As Pepper tried to climb back up to his human owner, the ice around him broke, and he began floating (漂浮) away!
Since the water was so cold, Pepper should be saved as soon as possible. As Fire Deputy District Chief Jason Lach said, hypothermia (a serious medical condition caused by very low temperature) can start within several minutes. Thankfully, firefighters were already nearby practicing underwater ice dives.
Just 10 minutes later, 40 rescue (救援) workers arrived, along with fire department vehicles and a helicopter. By the time the officials in the helicopter noticed Pepper, he and his ice float were 500 feet out into the lake. Firefighter Chris Iverson dove into the water and swam out to Pepper. Chris calmed the dog down and tied him to a safety sling (吊索). Meanwhile, firefighter Emerson Branch swam out with a rapid deployment craft, which he and Chris used to bring Pepper safely to shore. The rescue only took about 15 minutes. When the firefighters reached dry land with Pepper, they dried him using a towel and played the pass-the-dog to get him back to his human owner.
Caretakers at Veterinary Emergency Group Hospital made sure Pepper was OK. But Jason hopes his rescue will be a lesson for others. “The dog was good, warmed up to its owner, and went on its happy way,” Jason said. “But stay off the ice. It’s never safe, …Step into a hole, and you’re out of sight.”
4. What happened to Pepper one morning
A. He lost his owner. B. He was trapped in a lake.
C. He got missing suddenly. D. He was covered by ice sheets.
5. What seemed to be the first danger to Pepper
A. The cold water. B. Poor medical conditions.
C. Rescue equipment shortage. D. The changeable temperature.
6. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. The rescue lasted about an hour. B. Pepper got to the shore alone.
C. The rescue was highly effective. D. Pepper reacted calmly all the time.
7. What is Jason’s suggestion
A. No going near the ice. B. No walking dogs by a hole.
C. Taking good care of pets. D. Warming up well before exercise.
C
Two hours of screen time a day is enough to “dumb down” children or result in depression or physical illness, a global study has found.
The global study analyzed data measuring screen time, physical activity, mental health indicators and physical illness reported by 577, 000 children aged 11, 13 and 15 from 42 rich countries. It found that screen time—not including school work—averaged 6. 3 hours for boys and 5. 4 hours for girls.
The Australian-led study shows girls experience unhealthiness after just two hours watching screens including television, social media or online gaming. However, boys are more likely to be physically active, they can safely spend twice as much time on screens each day before suffering health problems.
Dr Khan said too much time spent watching TV, gaming or on social media could lead to “reduced learning abilities”. “If you spend more time on screens you are likely not to do well in your study performance.”
“We also found there were some benefits during the first hour of daily screen use, but bad effects on mental health kick in after 75 minutes in girls and 105 minutes in boys,” Dr Khan said. The solution to mental health the study found was an hour of physical activity, and no more than two hours a day using screens, apart from schoolwork. That is to say, children need to balance screen time with “green time” outdoors. Children who exercise or play outdoors regularly are healthier and happier, the study shows.
Melbourne dad, Tom Hindhaugh, said he tried to reduce screen time for his son, Patrick, 13. “Clearly we need those screens for homeschooling. Technology is the necessary way kids can communicate and hang out with each other,” he said. “But we need to get children outside and moving. Physical activity is the key for their health, whether it’s walking, riding a bike or kicking the football.”
8. What does the study focus on about children
A. Their screen time. B. Their health habits.
C. Their gender difference. D. Their school performance.
9. What can be learned from the study
A. Boys perform no better in study than girls.
B. Boys are better at physical activity than girls.
C. Girls spend more time on school work than boys.
D. Girls are more likely to suffer ill-health than boys.
10. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5
A. The balance of school work. B. The proper time of daily screens.
C. The advantage of green time. D. The necessity of regular activities.
11. Why is Melbourne dad mentioned
A. To express parents’ concern. B. To show a successful example.
C. To support the writer’s opinion. D. To present an education method.
D
There is a new kind of robot called Rubion which can smartly tell ripe (成熟的) strawberries, picking them without bruising them and putting them into its basket. It sounds impossible but it is true. Its appearance is not only an answer to the labor shortage in the agricultural industry, but it also allows growers to increase the quality of its produce, which in the end benefits the consumer.
It has been a fact that the labor shortage in the agricultural industry. But for Octinion Technology the focus is clearly on adding quality. “Thanks to robotics, we have so many possibilities, much more than a human could ever do. Harvest prediction, picking according to market needs, simply picking when the berries are ripe instead of when workers are available—these are just a few examples of what is possible now for a grower”, says Tom Coen, CEO of the Octinion Technology Group. “The consumer will also notice the difference, as strawberries will be fresher and show less bruising.”
Introducing robots into an industry where almost everything gets done by hand is more of a revolution (变革) than evolution. It needs close group action with all partners. Tom Coen says, “Not only have we been working together with growers and test centers across the world for the past few years, but breeders (培育者) have been active in being part of the technological developments.”
In 2022, a team of Belgian engineers started the development of the robot. In the meanwhile Octinion wasn’t the only company presenting an idea. Product Manager Laura Guillaume says it’s not a surprise that the company from Leuven is the first to actually present a commercial product. “By developing the robot from the beginning, we are able to make it practical in greenhouses or tunnels.” Octinion plans to develop harvesting robots for other crops in the future.
12. What does the underlined word “bruising” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A. Taking advantage of. B. Losing track of.
C. Having a bad effect on. D. Making no harm to.
13. What can the robot help a grower do
A. Find a close partner. B. Pick a skilled worker.
C. Make a market survey. D. Fix a right harvest time.
14. What is the author’s attitude to the robot’s introduction
A. Favorable. B. Cautious. C. Unclear. D. Worried.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. Robots Can Solve Labour Shortage B. Robots Can Create Many Possibilities
C. Harvesting Methods Are Worth Improving D. Modern Agriculture Needs New Equipment
四川省乐山市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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some must-see places while you are in London.
Kew Gardens
Children under 4 go free!
Ticket: 25; weekend tickets are 50% off.
Explore the beautiful Kew Gardens. You’ll have the chance to see an amazing collection of plants. Head into the Temperature House, or get a different view from the Treetop Walkway. In the summer months, you can also visit Kew Palace.
Warner Bros Studio
Ticket: 84.60 including return transport (交通).
Harry Potter fans won’t want to miss the magical Warner Bros Studio. This is your chance to go behind the scenes of the films and experience the magical world in person. Book a ticket with return coach transport. Tickets should be booked at least three months in advance since so many visitors come here every day.
The London Eye
Ticket: 36. Buy tickets online anytime.
Explore London from above on the London Eye. Your ticket includes a 30-minute flying experience with beautiful views over the city and the opportunity to see lots of famous landmarks (地标).
Shrek’s Adventure London
Ticket: 24, no need to book tickets online.
It is an interesting adventure for the whole family. Take a wild and fun trip to the land of Far Far Away, and encounter challenges, many characters from the successful movie series, including Princess Fiona, Donkey and Shrek.
The Shard
Ticket: 28.
Enjoy spectacular views from the top of The Shard — the UK’s tallest building. During your visit, you can go to an indoor viewing platform, as well as the open-air Skydeck, with amazing 360-degree views over London. There’s no need to book tickets in advance.
21. What’s the cost for a couple with a kid aged 3 to visit Kew Gardens on Saturday
A. 25. B. 50. C. 75. D. 100.
22. What do we know about Warner Bros Studio
A. It’s built for Harry Potter fans. B. It has drawn lots of tourists.
C. It offers free films to tourists. D. It shows the history of transport.
23. Which is the best place to get a full view of London
A. Shrek’s Adventure London. B. The London Eye.
C. Warner Bros Studio. D. The Shard.
B
Emily Bhatnagar has always loved reading. “Growing up, I was really shy, so I always turned to books,” she said. “They became my best friends when I didn’t have one.”
In 2019, when Emily was in her second year of high school, her dad suffered from cancer. The news was difficult for the family. Books became an even bigger comfort, and she started thinking about families in similar situations. When her father recovered, she came up with a plan to help others. “The idea came from the fact that there were kids who were facing the same problem,” she said.
Then, Emily started the book drive in her hometown, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The goal was to collect books and give them to kids being treated for cancer in local hospitals. Her father was not surprised by this plan. “She always wants to do things for the neighborhood,” he said. Since the start of the book drive, which she calls For Love & Buttercup, Emily has collected more than 10,000 books.
Emily had no idea how much attention her work would get. She started by posting on social media, asking people in her area to donate. “I was expecting maybe two or three neighbors to do it,” she said. “But it ended up blowing up,” especially when newspapers began reporting it.
The Children’s Inn is one of the places where Emily has donated books. “Donations like Emily’s share a piece of the world with kids and families that they may not experience,” said its director, Aisha Campbell. Emily continues to run the book drive with her parents’ help. She hopes to one day make it reach more kids. The memory of the first time she visited children who’d received her books sticks with her. “It was the best day of my life,” she said. “I realized I wanted to do this type of work forever.”
24. What made Emily come up with the book drive
A. Her father’s illness. B. Her care for others.
C. Her habit of reading. D. Her own shyness.
25. What did Emily’s For Love & Buttercup want to do
A. Help her father defeat cancer. B. Give her father a surprise.
C. Comfort other kids in need. D. Collect books for hospitals.
26. How did Emily feel about the book drive at first
A. Uncertain. B. Surprised. C. Proud. D. Disappointed.
27. What is Emily’s future plan
A. Getting more help from her parents. B. Starting another book drive very soon.
C. Making her program benefit more kids. D. Writing books about her experiences.
C
Across much of Spain on Tuesday morning, a thin layer (层) of red dust (尘埃) coated everything outside. This included cars, buses, trees, and plants.
As the sun rose, the dust in the air turned the skies in some cities a strange orange. The cause of the dust and unusual sky color wasn’t a forest fire, but the dust from the Sahara Desert. Every year, a large cloud of dust rises from the Sahara Desert. It’s called the Saharan Air Layer. Usually, it crosses the Atlantic Ocean as part of a natural cycle (圈) that helps develop farmland in Central and South America.
But sometimes, depending on the weather, the layer of dust gets forced to the north. Large sandstorms in northern Africa lift sand and dust into the air, where it gets blown toward Spain. These kinds of storms aren’t unknown in Spain. In fact, it has a special name, calima. It is so large that it can be seen from space. A NASA scientist says it’s like a river of dust in the air. That river of dust has met with a river of wet air driven by strong winds. People in some cities, like Malaga and Navarra, reported that it was raining dust. In other places, the dust changed the color of the snow on the ground.
The dust cloud continued to move north and west, hitting both France and the United Kingdom. The dust is expected to keep stalking, possibly as far north as Denmark. The dust cloud may make some places a little foggy and sunsets very colorful.
Some weather experts warn that climate change could make dust storms from the Sahara Desert even more serious in the future.
28. Normally, what does the Saharan Air Layer do
A. It’s farmland-friendly. B. It does good to the desert.
C. It ends in the desert. D. It disappears in the ocean.
29. What can be learnt about the calima in Spain
A. It has different colors. B. It causes heavy rains.
C. It is huge and famous. D. It is formed near rivers.
30. What does the underlined word “stalking” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Rising. B. Spreading. C. Getting weak. D. Becoming different.
31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Culture. B. Health. C. Agriculture. D. Nature.
D
Lots of animals play. But the behavior is best known in mammals (哺乳动物) and birds. Now the scientists at London’s Queen Mary University report that bumblebees (大黄蜂) know the same thing. But before this, there were no reports of insects playing.
Dr. Lars Chittka began to wonder if bumblebees played during an earlier test. In that test, Chittka guided bumblebees to move balls into a goal for food. He noticed that some bees were rolling (滚动) balls even when they weren’t given food. He wondered if they were playing.
To test the idea, the scientists at his lab set up a new test. First, they numbered 45 young bumblebees between one and 23 days old. The numbers let them follow bumblebees’ behavior. Then, they set up a clear pathway from the bumblebees’ home to a feeding area. On either side of the open pathway, the researchers placed small colored wooden balls. On one side of the path, the balls couldn’t move. On the other side, the balls could roll around. For three hours a day, over 18 days, the scientists opened the pathway between the home and the feeding area. The bumblebees never had to leave the pathway to find food, but they left anyway. They weren’t interested in the side where the balls didn’t move, but they made lots of visits to the side with the rolling balls.
Catching the balls with their legs, the bees would move their wings to pull on the balls, causing them to roll. The 45 numbered bumblebees did this 910 times during the test. Though some only did it once, others did it a lot. The younger ones liked to spend more time rolling balls while the older ones showed less interest in it. One bee was recorded rolling balls 44 times in a single day. One was seen rolling balls 117 times over the whole test.
The test raises important questions about how the insects’ minds work and whether they have feelings.
32. What did Chittka want to do about bumblebees in the earlier test
A. Discover if they played. B. Train them to move balls.
C. Make them learn to relax. D. Find out if they’d share food.
33. What did the scientists do to bumblebees before the new test
A. They named each of them. B. They let them interested in balls.
C. They had all of them go hungry. D. They marked them one by one.
34. What can we say about the older bumblebees’ behavior in the new test
A. They held their attention for longer. B. They understood simpler numbers.
C. They were less active in rolling balls. D. They helped the young pull on balls.
35. What’s the best title for the text
A. Bumblebees Are First Insects Known to Play B. Two Tests Prove Bumblebees Expect to Play
C. Bumblebees Are the World’s Smnartest Insects D. Scientists Make Bumblebees Work for Them
答案
四川省宜宾市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章推荐了三个适合圣诞节假期的旅游目的地。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Bethlehem, Pennsylvania部分中“Bethlehem is proud of its Live Advent Calendar, which can be enjoyed starting at 5:30 p.m. from December 1 to 23.(伯利恒引以为豪的是它的“降临节日历”，从12月1日到23日，每天下午5点30分开始)”和San Fernando, Philippines部分中“The city, is famous for its Giant Lantern Festival, which starts on December 12 and ends January 1.(这座城市以其盛大的灯节而闻名，该节日从12月12日开始，到1月1日结束)”可知，伯利恒和圣费尔南的圣诞节庆祝活动都超过半个月。故选D项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Quebec City, Canada部分中“Can’t make it for Christmas There’s still the Quebec Winter Carnival from January 25 to February 11, 2024.(圣诞节来不了 2024年1月25日至2月11日还有魁北克冬季狂欢节)”可知，魁北克城圣诞节庆祝活动的特别之处在于它还有冬季狂欢节 。故选C项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“If you want to know more, please click here.(如果你想知道更多，请点击这里)”中“click here”可推知，本文出自一个网站。故选A项。
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者多次探访荷兰的Rottumeroog岛，在那里拍摄照片，帮助别人了解这个地方。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“My job was to take pictures to help others learn about this place.(我的工作是拍摄照片，帮助别人了解这个地方)”可知，作者是摄影师。故选C。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I traveled there back and forth many times for a job — an amazing opportunity, as visitors were usually not allowed.(为了一份工作，我在那里来回旅行了很多次——这是一个很好的机会，因为游客通常是不允许的)”可知，作者是岛上的常客。故选B。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“As I began writing back — Meike had given her school in the Netherlands as a return address — I tried to describe the feeling of working here: On Rottumeroog you see only earth, water, and sand, and the wind whistles in your ears. Meike eventually received my letter, and now, years later, I am still in touch with her family.(当我开始给她回信时——Meike把她在荷兰的学校作为回信地址——我试着描述在这里工作的感觉：在Rottumeroog，你只看到土、水和沙子，风在你耳边呼啸。Meike最终收到了我的信，现在，多年过去了，我仍然和她的家人保持着联系)”可知，作者向Meike讲述自己的感受，并一直和Meike保持联系，可推测Meike理解作者的感受。故选D。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“People tend to think that being alone is a bad thing. But to me it felt like freedom in every vein.(人们往往认为独处是一件坏事。但对我来说，这是一种全方位的自由)”可推知，作者认为他在Rottumeroog岛上的工作是很愉快的。故选A。
【答案】28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了中国作家海漄的《时空画家》获得了雨果奖最佳中篇小说奖，并介绍了该作品的内容及创作灵感。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Hai became the third Chinese winner of the world’s top award for science fiction writing, following sci-fi writers Liu Cixin and Hao Jingfang. (继科幻作家刘慈欣和郝景芳之后，海成为第三位获得世界科幻小说最高奖项的中国人。)”可知，有3个中国作家获得过雨果奖最佳中篇小说奖。故选C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The Space-Time Painter was inspired by a painting masterpiece, Qianli Jiangshan Tu by Wang Ximeng from the Song dynasty.(《时空画师》的创作灵感来自宋朝王希孟的名作《千里江山图》)”可知，海漄《时空画师》的创作灵感是千里江山图。故选A。
【30题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“After much pain and suffering, the painter’s mind abandons his physical body and enters a space. In the space, a modern police officer is investigating a case involving an ancient painting.(在经历了许多痛苦和折磨之后，画家的心灵抛弃了他的肉体，进入了一个空间。在这个空间里，一名现代警察正在调查一起涉及一幅古画的案件)”以及后文“the social phenomenon of the period during which the painting was created”可知，这个故事揭示了这幅画创作时期的社会现象。故划线词意思是“揭示”。故选B。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Hai, also a financial worker, thought himself more a sci-fi lover than a writer.(海也是一名金融工作者，他认为自己更喜欢科幻小说，而不是作家)”可知，海漄对科幻作品的态度是积极的。故选D。
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。香蕉在美国很受欢迎，文章解释了香蕉可以帮助我们变得更快乐的原因。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Ninety percent of Americans say they eat bananas at least once a month, which are followed by apples, making them the most popular fruit in the U.S.(90%的美国人说他们每月至少吃一次香蕉，其次是苹果，这使得香蕉成为美国最受欢迎的水果)”可知，香蕉是美国最受欢迎水果。故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Due to the state of the world right now, a lot of people are having problems with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and sleeplessness(由于当今世界的现状，很多人都有压力、焦虑、抑郁、倦怠和失眠的问题)”可知，人们面临一些心理问题。故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“This vitamin is scientifically shown to reduce depression and anxiety, better the effects of stress, and improve mood overall, according to a 2019 study of how B vitamins affect mood, published in Nature.(根据2019年发表在《自然》杂志上的一项关于B族维生素如何影响情绪的研究，科学证明这种维生素可以减少抑郁和焦虑，改善压力的影响，并改善整体情绪)”以及第四段“The trick is vitamin B6’s power to produce serotonin (血清素), a powerful brain neurotransmitter, which is nicknamed the “happy hormone (荷尔蒙).” Dr. Talbott adds that bananas are also high in prebiotic fiber and potassium (钾), which are other nutrients linked to a good mood.(秘诀在于维生素B6能产生血清素，这是一种强大的大脑神经递质，被称为“快乐激素”。塔尔博特博士补充说，香蕉还富含益生元纤维和钾，这是与好心情有关的其他营养物质)”可知，吃香蕉可以帮助我们变得更快乐。故选D。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第一段“Bananas have happy superpower. Here’s the science, from a researcher who specializes in the links between nutrition and mood.(香蕉有快乐的超能力。以下是一位专门研究营养和情绪之间联系的研究人员给出的科学结论)”可知，香蕉在美国很受欢迎，文章解释了香蕉可以帮助我们变得更快乐的原因。由此可知，A选项“香蕉照亮你的一天”最符合文章标题。故选A。
四川省德阳市高中2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本书，它们的基本内容，价钱等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一个标题下的“He believes he has settled David Bohm’s concept of Wholeness and the Implicate Order, which physics may or may not accept.(他相信他已经解决了大卫·博姆的整体性和隐含秩序的概念，物理学可能接受也可能不接受)”可知，Alan Joseph Oliver写了一本和物理有关的书籍。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四个标题下的“The only problem is that Steve owns a dog. Will they learn to co-exist living in Steve’s home (唯一的问题是史蒂夫养了一只狗。他们会学会在史蒂夫的家里共存吗？)”可知，Bonnie The Bandicoot这本书是关于人和动物之间的关系的。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二个标题下的“This book tells of the excitement and adventure of long-distance train travel as Adriana shares her experiences travelling through the ancient continent of Australia.(这本书告诉了长途火车旅行的兴奋和冒险，阿德里安娜分享了她穿越古老的澳大利亚大陆的经历)”可知，The Adventures of a Train Trekker这本书是关于旅行的，它平装书的价格是16.99美元；根据第三个标题下的“This memoir (回忆录) is about a barefoot pilgrim’s (朝圣者的) 111-day adventure including both the body and the mind as he takes you on a deeply felt and inspiring walk with God.(这本回忆录讲述了一个赤脚朝圣者111天的冒险经历，包括身体和思想，他带你与上帝一起进行一次深刻而鼓舞人心的散步)”可知，Footloose!这本书是关于宗教的，它的电子书的价格为4.99美元，所以要买这两本书一共21.98美元。故选C。
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一群乘坐双层巴士环游世界的陌生人在50后重聚，他们很高兴见到彼此并分享他们的感受和旅途中难忘的记忆。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A group of strangers who took a double—decker bus to travel around the world have reunited (团聚) fifty years later. They are very happy to see each other and share their feelings and memories from their journey.(五十年后，一群乘坐双层巴士环游世界的陌生人重聚。他们很高兴见到彼此，分享他们旅途中的感受和回忆)”以及下文可推知，第一段主要是为了介绍50年后重聚的主题。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“It is worth mentioning that the roads were entirely different in Central and South America. We were climbing mountains. It was an adventure.(值得一提的是，中美洲和南美洲的道路完全不同。我们在爬山。这是一次冒险)”可知，车队在中美洲和南美洲需要面临山路，这对于车队来说是一次挑战。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“However, their adventure soon came to an end. While in Peru, the group came across a bridge that the double-decker could not pass. To try to solve the problem, they floated the bus on the Chira River using a special raft. As a result, the bus sank into the river.(然而，他们的冒险很快就结束了。在秘鲁时，这群人遇到了一座双层巴士无法通过的桥。为了解决这个问题，他们用一个特殊的木筏将巴士漂浮在奇拉河上。结果，公共汽车沉入河中)”可知，他们的公共汽车沉入河中让旅游者停止了他们的旅程。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“A group of strangers who took a double—decker bus to travel around the world have reunited（团聚）fifty years later. They are very happy to see each other and share their feelings and memories from their journey.(五十年后，一群乘坐双层巴士环游世界的陌生人重聚。他们很高兴见到彼此，分享他们旅途中的感受和回忆)”以及全文可知，文章主要讲述了一群乘坐双层巴士环游世界的陌生人在50后重聚，他们很高兴见到彼此并分享他们的感受和在旅途中难忘的记忆。所以“一次难忘的旅行”适合作本文的标题。故选C。
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英语中形容人与人之间思维方式或兴趣爱好相似的词汇和表达。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“We have a great expression for this: Birds of a feather flock together. This means people of the same kind or with the same tastes and interests often find each other. (对此我们有一个很好的表达：物以类聚。这意味着同类或有相同品味和兴趣的人经常找到彼此)”可知，“Birds of a feather flock together (物以类聚)”表示同类或有相同品味和兴趣的人常会找到彼此，因此“艺术家可能会与其他艺术家共度时光”的情况契合这句话的意思。故选B项。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词的上文“If someone thinks like me (如果有人像我一样思考)”和下文“I can also say we are of the same mind. (我也可以说我们有相同的想法)”可知，like-minded用于表示两人的思考方式相似，想法相同，因此其意思是“人们以相似的方式思考和感受”。故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“But we only use it when we have a similar idea with another person: Great minds think alike. (但只有当我们和另一个人有相似的想法时，我们才会使用它：英雄所见略同)”可知，“Great minds think alike (英雄所见略同)”表示聪明人也有类似的想法。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要是在介绍英语中用于形容人与人之间思维方式或兴趣爱好相似的各种词汇和表达，并解释了它们之间的细微差别和用法。由此可知，文章的目的是探索英语词汇和表达。故选A项。
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了美国田纳西州资助提供惊喜图书，促进当地儿童在假期中同样保持对阅读的兴趣，很多孩子受益于这些图书，该计划受到教育工作者和大多数家长的肯定。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“To fight against learning loss over the vacation, Tennessee is funding (提供资金) the delivery of surprise books to keep almost a quarter million kids interested in reading. (为了对抗假期中的学习损失，田纳西州资助了惊喜书的交付，以保持近25万孩子对阅读的兴趣)”和第二段中“In response, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) has taken a step further by expanding its K-3 Home Library program to include all lower grade students in a public school across the state. (作为回应，州长早期识字基金会（GELF）进一步扩大了其三年级前家庭图书馆计划，将全州公立学校的所有低年级学生纳入其中)”可知，三年级前家庭图书馆计划是为了让所有低年级学生都能读到书，保持对阅读的兴趣。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“To ensure the books reach their intended readers, they will be delivered directly to the homes of participating students in six packages filled with grade-level books, at no cost to families or schools. (为了确保这些书能送到目标读者手中，这些书将被装进6个包裹直接送到参与活动的学生家中，这些包裹里装满了分级水平的书，家庭或学校不需要支付任何费用)”可知，州长早期识字基金会把书邮寄给孩子们。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“Most parents reported that their children were excited to receive the books and said they were valuable to their families. (大多数家长报告说，他们的孩子收到这些书很兴奋，并说它们对他们的家庭很有价值)”可知，大多数家长认为这些书对他们的家庭很有价值。由此可知，他们对该计划是充满感激的。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“To fight against learning loss over the vacation, Tennessee is funding (提供资金) the delivery of surprise books to keep almost a quarter million kids interested in reading. (为了对抗假期中的学习损失，田纳西州资助了惊喜书的交付，以保持近25万孩子对阅读的兴趣)”可知，文章主要报道了美国田纳西州资助提供惊喜图书，促进当地儿童在假期中同样保持对阅读的兴趣，很多孩子受益于这些图书，该计划受到教育工作者和大多数家长的肯定。因此，A项“田纳西州的假期阅读计划确实有效”契合文章主旨。故选A项。
四川省南充市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末学业质量监测英语试题
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一则广告。主要介绍了澳大利亚Budget公司能满足各种租车需求，以及租车要求、联系方式和时间等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。文章第二段讲到“you’re sure to discover what you need. (您一定会发现您需要的东西) ” 以及本段最后半句“as well as a wealth of other choices depending on your individual needs. (以及大量其他选择，具体取决于您的个人需求。)”可知，澳大利亚Budget公司的优势是满足了各种需求。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。文章Contact Budget Booking部分讲到“From Overseas: +61293539399 (海外电话: +61293539399)”可知，当你在美国时，你应该拨打+61293539399订车。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一段讲到“It’s always best to book as early as possible. In order to get the best from Budget’s low-cost car rental options and to benefit from the biggest range of choices on car rental deals, make sure of your booking early. (最好是尽早预订。为了从Budget的低成本租车选项中获得最佳效果，并从租车交易的最大选择中受益，请确保尽早预订。)”可知，本文是一则广告。故选B。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了居住在纽约前时装设计师芭芭拉·拉金花了数百个小时为她购买或捐赠的芭比娃娃缝制独特、精心设计的连衣裙。她把这些芭比娃娃送给从中美洲或南美洲移民到美国的小女孩，给她们带来很多安慰。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。文章第一段讲到“Barbara Lakin, a former fashion designer living in New York, spends hundreds of hours sewing (缝纫)unique, well-designed dress for old Barbies she buys or donated dolls. (居住在纽约的前时装设计师芭芭拉·拉金花了数百个小时为她购买或捐赠的芭比娃娃缝制独特、精心设计的连衣裙。)”可知，拉金捐赠的芭比娃娃部分来自其他人的捐赠。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。文章第二段讲到“I think that is particularly important to them (我认为这对他们特别重要)”以及第三段讲到“I get a lot out of it, too. (我也从中受益匪浅)”可知，拉金认为赠送芭比娃娃是双赢的行为。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。文章第三段讲到“I personally like to hand them out because I love being able to say, I made this for you. (我个人喜欢捐赠它们，因为我喜欢说，这是我为你做的)”以及倒数第二段“Lakin has given away nearly 20 Barbies so far and hopes people will donate more, especially black and brown Barbies that look more like the girls who will get them. (到目前为止，拉金已经送出了近20个芭比娃娃，并希望人们能捐赠更多，尤其是黑色和棕色的芭比娃娃，它们看起来更像将得到它们的女孩。)”可知，拉金是乐于助人的、关心他人的。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。文章第一段讲到“Barbara Lakin, a former fashion designer living in New York, spends hundreds of hours sewing (缝纫)unique, well-designed dress for old Barbies she buys or donated dolls. (居住在纽约的前时装设计师芭芭拉·拉金花了数百个小时为她购买或捐赠的芭比娃娃缝制独特、精心设计的连衣裙。)”以及第二段讲到“I think for a child to have a toy, especially in these conditions, is really important. It’s something that cap comfort them, something that they can hold close. (我认为对于一个孩子来说，拥有一个玩具是非常重要的，尤其是在这种情况下。这是让他们感到安慰的东西，是他们可以紧紧抓住的东西。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲了拉金通过赠送特殊的旧芭比娃娃来安慰移民女孩的故事。故选C。
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了有研究在调查人们喜爱狗的行为，以帮助训练机器人宠物，同时有研究表明这些机器人宠物的确可以有益于人们的心理健康，此外文章也指出了设计和生产机器人宠物涉及到的伦理道德的问题。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“In a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers surveyed 153 dog owners about the types of behaviors they like to see in their pups. (在周三发表在《公共科学图书馆期刊》上的一项研究中，研究人员调查了153名狗主人，了解他们希望自己的狗狗表现出什么样的行为)”可知，该项研究关注的是受到人们喜爱的狗的行为。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The robot-pups can help provide the same mental health benefits for people as an actual dog while avoiding issues like being bitten or having to take the dog on annoying walks every now and again. In fact, there’s already some research that suggests the robot pets might help enrich the lives of the elderly and dementia (痴呆) patients by giving them companions to socialize with — improving cognition (认知) and even physical health in some cases. (这些机器狗狗可以为人们提供与真正的狗狗一样的心理健康益处，同时避免被咬伤或不得不时不时地带着狗狗散步等烦人的问题。事实上，已经有一些研究表明，机器人宠物可以为老年人和痴呆症患者提供社交伙伴，从而丰富他们的生活——在某些情况下，它们可以提高认知能力，甚至身体健康)”可知，本段首先提到机器狗狗拥有的优势，有益于心理健康，以及避免一些问题，再举出一项有关老年人和痴呆症患者的研究，说明机器人宠物真的帮助到了他们。由此可知，提到痴呆症患者是为了展示机器狗给人们带来的好处。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中““For an individual to benefit significantly from ownership of a robot pet, they must systematically cheat themselves about the real nature of their relation with the animal,” Sparrow wrote in 2002, “and the design and production of these robots is unethical in some way as it encourages this trick.” (Sparrow在2002年写道：“如果一个人想从拥有机器人宠物中获得巨大的好处，他们必须有系统地欺骗自己，让自己不知道他们与动物的真正关系。从某种程度上说，这些机器人的设计和生产是不道德的，因为它鼓励了这种欺骗。”)”可知，Sparrow认为人从机器人宠物身上获得好处是