2023-2024学年高一英语上学期期末复习：阅读理解
A
(2022-2023学年江苏省常州高一下学期期末)
I’M NOT A TROPHY
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily between Oct. 16 and Oct. 31
Address: Markowicz Fine Art Gallery
Admission: FREE
This art exhibit is committed to global awareness and prevention of poaching and trophy hunting (偷猎和战利品狩猎) of endangered species such as elephants, lions, and rhinos. Presented are works by French American artist and animal rights activist, Arno Elias.
BETYE SAAR: CALL AND RESPONSE
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily between Sep. 25 and Dec. 19
Address: Nasher Sculpture Center
Admission: Adults: $10; Children under 12: FREE
Betye Saar combines items typically discovered at flea markets and second-hand stores into new creations. This exhibition offers an opportunity to view Saar’s sketchbooks(速写册) and to examine the relationships of Saar’s found objects, sketches, and finished works, throwing new light on her art.
CAROL BOVE: COLLAGE SCULPTURES
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily between Oct. 16 and Dec. 26
Address: Nasher Sculpture Center
Admission: Adults: $10; Children under 12: FREE
The exhibition will bring together Carol Bove’s nine collage sculptures(拼贴雕塑) from the last five years, two of which have been made especially for the Nasher’s exhibition. Bove’s sculptures are special for their use of color, which often draws upon outdated print technologies. This exhibition was organized by the County Museum of Art.
VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Daily between Oct. 9 and Nov. 28
Address: Lighthouse Dallas
Admission: $40 - $100
You will be immersed(沉浸) in Van Gogh’s works--from his sunny landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings. It is all digital, hands-free, and perfect for our socially distant world. Its rich content is suitable for a wide audience, including families, school groups, couples, and seniors.
1. Where should you go if you want to learn something about wildlife
A. Lighthouse Dallas. B. County Museum of Art.
C. Nasher Sculpture Center. D. Markowicz Fine Art Gallery.
2. How much should a couple pay if they want to see Carol Bove’s sculptures with their 10-year-old daughter
A. $40. B. $30. C. $20. D. $10.
3. When can you enjoy the works by Van Gogh
A. At 9:30 am on Sep. 8. B. At 4:00 pm on Dec. 31.
C. At 8:00 pm on Nov. 30. D. At 10:30 am on Oct. 16.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个艺术展览的时间，地点，主题以及门票等信息。
1. 细节理解题。 根据I’M NOT A TROPHY中的“This art exhibit is committed to global awareness and prevention of poaching and trophy hunting (偷猎和战利品狩猎) of endangered species such as elephants, lions, and rhinos. (这个艺术展览致力于提高全球对大象、狮子和犀牛等濒危物种的偷猎和战利品狩猎的认识和预防。)”和Address: Markowicz Fine Art Gallery (地址：Markowicz Fine Art Gallery)可知如果你想了解野生动物，应该去Markowicz Fine Art Gallery，故选D。
2. 细节理解题。 根据CAROL BOVE: COLLAGE SCULPTURES中的“Admission: Adults: $10; Children under 12: FREE (门票：成人：10美元；12岁以下儿童：免费)”可知如果一对夫妇想和他们10岁的女儿一起去看Carol Bove的雕塑，他们应该付10美元*2=20美元，故选C。
3. 细节理解题。 根据VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE中的“Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Daily between Oct. 9 and Nov. 28 (时间：10月9日至11月28日每天上午10:00至晚上10:00)”故选D。
B
(2022-2023学年江苏省扬州高一下学期期末)
Mike White wasn’t too concerned when his five-year-old dog, BuzzMan, hadn’t returned last February. Si, it had been a few hours, so using his cell phone, White followed the sound from the GPS on the dog to a narrow cave entrance just large enough for a dog like BuzzMan. There were fresh dog prints outside. Now White was much more concerned.
Brewington and Mirza were called in for help. They arrived at once and set about enlarging the entranceway by hand. The passageway was just three feet high, forcing the two men to slowly crawl(爬行), the only light coming from headlamps attached to their helmets(头盔). They stopped when they hit a tight space and returned to the outside world.
When BuzzMan hadn’t appeared by Sunday afternoon, smaller volunteers were called in. At 5:00 p.m., four new cavers, two men and two women, moved through the entrance. What added to their difficulty was the dangerous cave floods. “If it rains,” Mirza says, “the cave will kill people.” That night’s weather forecast: rain.
After an hour or so, they reached a difficult situation and could go no farther. Still, one of them, Romanak, decided to push a bit farther before quitting. He crawled 30 feet more, and the passage gave way to a large room. And there was BuzzMan, standing on a narrow rock. Romanak gently attached a chain to his collar, helping him off the rock and out.
At 9:30 p.m.—30 hours later, BuzzMan got out of the cave, running straight to Mike White and licking him by
wet kisses.
In total, eight cavers answered the request to rescue Buzz Man on a volunteer basis and were thought highly of by the community. Mirza laughed off the praise. After all, going into tight spaces was their hobby. “What we consider fun,” he said, “often makes most people frightened.”
4. Why did Mike White feel much more concerned
A. He had difficult yin following the dog’s GPS.
B. His dog might be stuck in a dangerous situation.
C. The cave entrance was large enough for his dog.
D. The rescuers failed to arrive at the scene in time.
5. What increased the difficulty for the cavers
A. The dark light of the headlamp.
B. The shortage of the manpower.
C. The coming floods of the cave.
D. The length of the passageway.
6. What can we know from the article
A. The size of the passageway was suitable for the cavers.
B. White and Buzz Man were very attached to each other.
C. It was Mirza who helped Buzz Man off the rock and out.
D. Eight cavers participating in the rescue were well paid.
7. What message does Mirza express in the last paragraph
A. Many hands make light work.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
D. One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. D
【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述了White的狗Buzz被困在了一个狭窄的洞穴里，在洞穴探险者志愿者的帮助下，成功救出了Buzz。
4. 推理判断题。根据第一段“Si, it had been a few hours, so using his cell phone, White followed the sound from the GPS on the dog to a narrow cave entrance just large enough for a dog like BuzzMan. There were fresh dog prints outside. Now White was much more concerned.(是的，已经过去几个小时了，所以怀特用他的手机，跟着狗身上的GPS发出的声音，找到了一个狭窄的洞穴入口，这个入口对BuzzMan这样的狗来说刚刚够大。外面有新的狗的脚印。现在怀特更担心了)”可推知，BuzzMan进入了一个狭窄的洞穴，陷入危险的境地，导致怀特更担心了。故选B项。
5. 细节理解题。根据第三段“What added to their difficulty was the dangerous cave floods. “If it rains,” Mirza says, “the cave will kill people.” That night’s weather forecast: rain.(使他们更加困难的是危险的洞穴洪水。“如果下雨，”米尔扎说，“洞穴会杀死人。”那天晚上的天气预报说：有雨)”可知，山洞里即将到来的洪水增加了洞穴探险者的难度。故选C项。
6. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“At 9:30 p.m.—30 hours later, BuzzMan got out of the cave, running straight to Mike White and licking him by wet kisses.(晚上9点半，也就是30个小时后，BuzzMan从山洞里出来，径直跑向Mike White，用湿吻舔他)”可推知，White和Buzz Man彼此非常依恋。故选B项。
7. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In total, eight cavers answered the request to rescue Buzz Man on a volunteer basis and were thought highly of by the community. Mirza laughed off the praise. After all, going into tight spaces was their hobby. “What we consider fun,” he said, “often makes most people frightened.”(总共有8名洞穴探险者在志愿者的基础上回应了营救巴斯人的请求，并得到了社区的高度评价。米尔扎对这种赞扬一笑置之。毕竟，进入狭小空间是他们的爱好。“我们认为有趣的东西，”他说，“往往会让大多数人感到害怕。”)”可知，米尔扎在最后一段表达其他人害怕的东西对他们来说确有趣，也就是“One man’s meat is another man’s poison.(一个人的美食可能是另一个人的毒药)”。故选D项。
C
(2022-2023学年江苏省常州高一下学期期末)
At 65, Bryony Harris took out her pension(退休金) and signed up for a psychotherapy(心理治疗) course. “I’m happy that I used my pension to train for a new career,” she says. Now, at 74, she has a successful psychotherapy practice in Fredrikstad, Norway. “I just knew it was the right time, and I felt equipped to do it. It was the very best thing I ever did for myself.”
The four-year course was on the coast of Denmark. To get there, Harris drove for five hours through southern Norway. “It always felt like coming home,” she says. Her experience was transformative(具有转折性的). Practising psychotherapy, she says, “helps me to understand the word ‘calling’.”
And yet Harris has had many careers over the decades. At university in Kingston upon Thames, London, she trained as an architect, and then, worked as one “for short and long periods” while raising four children. Next came a period as a photographer on a community arts project, then teaching photography. “The world offered more possibilities than I had ever realised,” Harris says. She regards these moves as gradual shifts(转换) rather than reinvention. “I have never made a decision such as ‘I’m going to stop doing that and do something else.’ It’s always been a gentle progression.”
Years ago, she and her husband had a dream to open a shop specialising in books about folklore, mythology and tradition. The shop, in Hatherleigh, Devon, is “where the idea of therapy came into my mind. Because in a small independent bookshop, people open up and talk.” Harris also says that her “therapy side was hiding in the background” when she taught photography. In her 40s, she had a short period of counselling(咨询). She no longer recalls exactly why, but it must have had an impact because when she turned 60, she wrote letters “to people who had been hugely influential in my life.” She searched for her former counsellor, but unfortunately couldn’t find him.
Harris has a can-do spirit. The best psychotherapy course was in Denmark, so first she had to learn Danish. “I really love a good challenge. Sometimes you can feel very stuck, but that is how I have lived my life,” she says.
When she was a child, Harris’s parents liked moving. She had nine homes before she went to university. “Now, I have no desire to uproot myself.” Her flat looks out over a river, and she has lived there longer than she has lived anywhere else. Each week brings fresh calls to her practice.
8. What did Harris think of the psychotherapy course
A. The journey to it was tiring. B. It helped her make friends.
C. She could hardly afford it. D. It made her feel at ease.
9. What do we know about Harris’s past careers
A. They were all abandoned for family reasons. B. They led her to find her true calling.
C. They made her very important. D. They all proved to be a failure.
10. What inspired Harris to take up psychotherapy as a career
A. Readers’ willingness to communicate in the bookshop.
B. Her talk with her husband about medical specialists.
C. Chats with her students in photography classes.
D. Her successful experience as a counsellor.
11. What can we infer about Harris from the text
A. She acts as her parents did. B. She lives her life to the fullest.
C. She speaks Danish as her native language. D. She has returned to the place where she was born.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了65岁的Bryony Harris报名参加了心理治疗课程，介绍了她的个人职业经历以及从事心理治疗的原因。
8. 推理判断题。根据第二段““It always felt like coming home,” she says. (“感觉就像回家，”她说。)”可推知，哈里斯认为心理治疗课程使她感到轻松。故选D。
9. 细节理解题。根据第三段““The world offered more possibilities than I had ever realised,” Harris says. She regards these moves as gradual shifts (转换) rather than reinvention. “I have never made a decision such as ‘I’m going to stop doing that and do something else.’ It’s always been a gentle progression.”(“这个世界提供了比我想象的更多的可能性，”哈里斯说。她认为这些举措是渐进的转变，而不是重新发明。“我从来没有做过这样的决定：‘我要停止做这件事，去做别的事。’这一直是一个缓慢的过程。”)”可知，哈里斯过去的职业引导她找到了自己真正的使命。故选B。
10. 细节理解题。根据第四段“The shop, in Hatherleigh, Devon, is “where the idea of therapy came into my mind. Because in a small independent bookshop, people open up and talk.”(这家位于德文郡哈瑟利的商店“让我萌生了治疗的想法”。因为在一家小型独立书店里，人们会敞开心扉交谈)”可知，是读者在书店里交流的意愿激励哈里斯将心理治疗作为职业。故选A。
11. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““I really love a good challenge. Sometimes you can feel very stuck, but that is how I have lived my life,” she says.(她说：“我真的很喜欢挑战。有时候你会觉得自己被困住了，但这就是我的生活方式”)”以及最后一段“Each week brings fresh calls to her practice.(她的诊所每周都会接到新的电话)”可推知，哈里斯过着充实的生活。故选B。
D
(2022-2023学年江苏省南京高一下学期期末)
Today’s amazing newspaper headline!
First family of four to walk to the South Pole wearing Mickey Mouse ears and clown’s shoes.
No, not really. It isn’t true. I invented it. But I wouldn’t be surprised to see it one day soon. It seems that every week someone becomes ”the first” or “the youngest” or “the oldest” or even “the first married couple” to do something that doesn’t seem to be very useful to the rest of humanity.
This year I’ve seen headlines saying “The youngest person to sail the Atlantic alone”, “The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest”, and “The first people to fly around the world in a hot air balloon”. Why do they do it Don’t they have better things to do with their time and money And why should I be interested anyway
Human beings have already climbed the highest mountains, sailed across the oceans and flown around the world. People have already reached the most remote parts of our planet. Many of these things were done a long, long time ago. There just isn’t anything left to explore nowadays. I suppose there’s still a lot of the universe left, and the bottom of the oceans is still a bit of a mystery, but you need a lot of technology to explore areas like that. So, those people who feel the need for adventure can only do things that have been done before. So they have to try and do it in a new way, or be “the fastest” or “the youngest” or “the oldest” to do something that isn’t really new at all.
What is so great about climbing Mount Everest these days anyway It’s become a popular tourist trip. People pay thousands of dollars to be taken up the mountain by the local Sherpas, who lead the way and carry the bags. At any one time there are about a thousand people either climbing up or on their way back down. As a result, Everest is covered with rubbish and the Sherpas have to make special trips up the mountain to pick it up. The climbers are often inexperienced and when they get into trouble other people have to risk their lives to bring them down to safety. Helicopter crews have been killed trying to reach people who were stuck on the mountain.
In January 2003 a helicopter carrying two British men crashed into the sea near Antarctica. I’m not quite sure what they were trying to be “the first” or “the youngest” to do. The Chilean navy picked them up after a nine-hour rescue mission that cost tens of thousands of pounds, all paid for by the Chilean and British taxpayers.
Talking of taxpayers, many Australians are getting a bit fed up with record breakers. A lot of people trying to break sailing or rowing records get into trouble in the seas around Australia, so the Australian navy has to send ships to save them. There have been a lot of difficult, time-consuming rescue missions in recent years costing the Australian government millions of dollars. I suppose we can’t just leave them to drown, but personally, I think we should give the bill to the people who are rescued. Perhaps they would think twice about doing it if they had to pay for expensive insurance premiums(保费). Then I wouldn’t have to read about them in the newspapers either.
12. The writer invents the newspaper headline in paragraphs 1 & 2 to ________.
A. persuade readers of a new trend B. entertain readers with his humor
C. get readers interested in the topic D. remind readers of an important event
13. By saying “It’s become a popular tourist trip”, the writer means ________.
A. Mount Everest is now covered with a lot of rubbish
B. climbing Mount Everest has already lost its true meaning
C. it’s impossible to climb up Mountain Everest without help
D. people without experience may get in trouble or even danger
14. Which is the reason why many Australians dislike the record breakers
A. They have to pay for the costs of rescuing the record breakers.
B. The Australian navy was not something intended for rescue work.
C. The record breakers should pay for their insurance premiums themselves.
D. A great number of people try to break records in the seas around Australia.
15. Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A. It’s All Been Done Before B. Never Do Something New
C. You Are the Next Record Breaker D. Be Responsible for Your Adventures
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. A
【导语】本文是议论文。文章主要讲述现在的人正在做的事情都是曾经有人做过的事情，没有什么新奇的。
12. 推理判断题。根据第一段“First family of four to walk to the South Pole wearing Mickey Mouse ears and clown’s shoes. (第一个四口之家穿着米老鼠耳朵和小丑鞋走到南极。)”和第二段“No, not really. It isn’t true. I invented it. But I wouldn’t be surprised to see it one day soon. It seems that every week someone becomes ”the first” or “the youngest” or “the oldest” or even “the first married couple” to do something that doesn’t seem to be very useful to the rest of humanity. (不，不是真的。这不是真的。它是我发明的。但不久后的某一天看到它，我不会感到惊讶。似乎每周都有人成为“第一对”、“最年轻的”、“年龄最大的”甚至“第一对已婚夫妇”，做一些对人类其他人似乎没有太大用处的事情。)”可知，作者在第1段和第2段中发明了报纸标题是为了让读者对这个话题感兴趣。故选C。
13. 推理判断题。根据第四段“Human beings have already climbed the highest mountains, sailed across the oceans and flown around the world. People have already reached the most remote parts of our planet. Many of these things were done a long, long time ago. There just isn’t anything left to explore nowadays. I suppose there’s still a lot of the universe left, and the bottom of the oceans is still a bit of a mystery, but you need a lot of technology to explore areas like that. So, those people who feel the need for adventure can only do things that have been done before. So they have to try and do it in a new way, or be “the fastest” or “the youngest” or “the oldest” to do something that isn’t really new at all. (人类已经登上了最高的山峰，漂洋过海，环游世界。人们已经到达了地球上最偏远的地方。其中许多事情都是很久很久以前做的。现在已经没有什么可探索的了。我想宇宙还剩下很多，海底仍然有点神秘，但你需要大量的技术来探索这样的领域。所以，那些觉得需要冒险的人只能做以前做过的事情。因此，他们必须尝试用一种新的方式来做，或者成为“最快的”、“最年轻的”或“最年长的”来做一些根本不是新的事情。) ”和第五段“What is so great about climbing Mount Everest these days anyway It’s become a popular tourist trip. People pay thousands of dollars to be taken up the mountain by the local Sherpas, who lead the way and carry the bags. At any one time there are about a thousand people either climbing up or on their way back down. As a result, Everest is covered with rubbish and the Sherpas have to make special trips up the mountain to pick it up. The climbers are often inexperienced and when they get into trouble other people have to risk their lives to bring them down to safety. Helicopter crews have been killed trying to reach people who were stuck on the mountain. (这些天攀登珠穆朗玛峰有什么了不起的？它已成为一个受欢迎的旅游之旅。人们花了数千美元被当地的夏尔巴人带上山，夏尔巴人带路并背着袋子。在任何时候，都有大约一千人在向上爬或在返回的路上。因此，珠穆朗玛峰到处都是垃圾，夏尔巴人不得不专程上山捡垃圾。登山者往往缺乏经验，当他们遇到麻烦时，其他人不得不冒着生命危险将他们带到安全地带。直升机机组人员在试图接近被困在山上的人
时遇难。)”可知，通过说“攀登珠穆朗玛峰已成为一个受欢迎的旅游之旅。”，作者是想表达的意思是：攀登珠穆朗玛峰现在已经没有什么可探索的了，已经失去了它真正的意义。故选B。
14. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Talking of taxpayers, many Australians are getting a bit fed up with record breakers. A lot of people trying to break sailing or rowing records get into trouble in the seas around Australia, so the Australian navy has to send ships to save them. There have been a lot of difficult, time-consuming rescue missions in recent years costing the Australian government millions of dollars. (说到纳税人，许多澳大利亚人有点受够了破纪录者。许多试图打破帆船或赛艇记录的人在澳大利亚周围的海域遇到了麻烦，因此澳大利亚海军不得不派遣船只来拯救他们。近年来，澳大利亚政府花费了数百万美元执行了许多艰难而耗时的救援任务。)”可知，许多澳大利亚人不喜欢破纪录者的原因是，作为纳税人，他们必须支付拯救破纪录者的费用。故选A。
15. 主旨大意题。根据第三段“This year I’ve seen headlines saying “The youngest person to sail the Atlantic alone”, “The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest”, and “The first people to fly around the world in a hot air balloon”. Why do they do it Don’t they have better things to do with their time and money And why should I be interested anyway (今年，我看到了一些头条新闻，上面写着“独自横渡大西洋的最年轻人”、“攀登珠穆朗玛峰的最年轻英国人”和“第一批乘坐热气球环游世界的人”。他们为什么这么做？难道他们在时间和金钱上没有更好的事情可做吗？我为什么要感兴趣呢？)”和第四段“Human beings have already climbed the highest mountains, sailed across the oceans and flown around the world. People have already reached the most remote parts of our planet. Many of these things were done a long, long time ago. There just isn’t anything left to explore nowadays. I suppose there’s still a lot of the universe left, and the bottom of the oceans is still a bit of a mystery, but you need a lot of technology to explore areas like that. So, those people who feel the need for adventure can only do things that have been done before. So they have to try and do it in a new way, or be “the fastest” or “the youngest” or “the oldest” to do something that isn’t really new at all. (人类已经登上了最高的山峰，漂洋过海，环游世界。人们已经到达了地球上最偏远的地方。其中许多事情都是很久很久以前做的。现在已经没有什么可探索的了。我想宇宙还剩下很多，海底仍然有点神秘，但你需要大量的技术来探索这样的领域。所以，那些觉得需要冒险的人只能做以前做过的事情。因此，他们必须尝试用一种新的方式来做，或者成为“最快的”、“最年轻的”或“最年长的”来做一些根本不是新的事情。) ”可知，这篇文章主要讲述现在的人正在做的事情都是曾经有人做过的事情，没有什么新奇的。故选A。
A
(2023-2024学年江苏省扬州高一下学期月考)
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Once accepted into the Program, you will be invited to a welcome reception on May 7. In early summer, you will join in a one-week, intensive seminar(集中研讨会) from 10 A. m.-2 p. m.. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will become official Museum Teen Docents. Teen Docents are an important part of the Museum, interacting with visitors, leading tours, and helping to plan important museum events.Why Join
You will:
*Work in an interactive environment, educate the public on local history and create community
*Learn valuable skills and gain real work experience
Who We Are Looking for
You have:
*Appreciation for history and community
*Interest in public speaking and community engagement
Requirements
You:
*Are a currently enrolled (注册) high school student
*Can complete and hand in the application no later than April 14, 2024
*Are available for a one-week, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. intensive seminar starting on June 15 or July 15
*Can commit to a minimum of 2-4 hours per month for in-person work at the Museum from July2024-June 2025
1. What do the applicants have to do before becoming official Museum Teen Docents
A. Help make a plan of a museum event. B. Interact with museum professionals.
C. Finish a one-week intensive seminar. D. Lead an actual tour of the museum.
2. Who is the Museum looking for
A. A teenager who has previous volunteering experience.
B. A teenager who has enthusiasm for the public speaking.
C. A teenager who can engage in at least 4 hours per month.
D. A teenager who has visited varieties of museums in person.
3. When is the deadline for the application
A. April 14, 2024. B. May 7, 2024. C. June 15, 2024. D. July 15, 2024.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了洛斯阿尔托斯历史博物馆的青少年讲解员项目。
1. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In early summer, you will join in a one-week, intensive seminar from 10 A. m.-2 p. m.. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will become official Museum Teen Docents.(初夏，你将参加一个为期一周的集中研讨会，从上午10点到下午2点。研讨会结束后，参与者将成为博物馆的正式青少年讲解员)”可知，申请者必须完成为期一周的集中研讨会，才能成为博物馆的正式青少年讲解员。故选C项。
2. 细节理解题。根据文章Who We Are Looking for部分“*Interest in public speaking and community engagement(*对公众演讲和社区参与感兴趣)”可知，博物馆正在寻找对公众演讲有热情的青少年。故选B项。
3. 细节理解题。根据文章Requirements部分“*Can complete and hand in the application no later than April 14, 2024(*可以在2024年4月14日之前完成并提交申请)”可知，申请截止日期为2024年4月14日。故选A项。
B
(2023-2024学年广西河池高一下学期月考)
3 Most Inspirational Stories For The Child In You
Whether you choose to share these tales with your children or enjoy a personal journey through their pages, you’re about to unwrap a fascinating world of inspiration! Now is the time to visit our web and be ready to be inspired!Oh, the Places You’ll Go! — By Dr. Seuss
In a world full of creatures and strange features living in a colorful town, there is a character who sets out on an amazing journey. This character sailed through many adventures. Facing all the challenges, this character never gave up. Do you know why Because it is understood that life is just an exciting journey that is full of surprises. And if you are brave enough, you will find lots of opportunities just waiting around the corner.The Little Engine That Could — By Watty Piper
In a colorful world of engines, there lived a tiny blue engine. It was small but it had big dreams! One day, the engines were entrusted (委派) with the most important task of the year: To deliver toys to children who live on the other side of the towering mountain. “It’s too hard. We can’t do it.” Said all the bigger engines. But the little engine believed in itself and set out on the mountain with effort. The little blue engine completed the task and it was only able to do this because it believed in itself!The Rainbow Fish — By Marcus Pfister
There was an extraordinarily beautiful fish called the Rainbow Fish that had sparkling scales in the oceans. But it did not want to share its scales with other fish. Despite being so beautiful, it had no friends! One day, a wise octopus (章鱼) told the fish that we truly feel satisfied in life when we share our blessings with the less fortunate. The Rainbow Fish reflected on its own life and started sharing its scale with other fish. The Rainbow Fish made many friends that day. It discovered the joy of a true friendship.
4. If you hope your child has courage to conquer difficulties, which story you probably choose
A. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! B. The Little Engine That Could.
C. The Rainbow Fish. D. All of them.
5. Who makes the Rainbow Fish change its mind
A. Itself. B. Other fish. C. Marcus Pfister. D. The wise octopus.
6. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A story book. B. A web page. C. A newspaper. D. A textbook.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三个启迪人心的故事。
4. 细节理解题。根据第二段的“This character sailed through many adventures. Facing all the challenges, this character never gave up. Do you know why Because it is understood that life is just an exciting journey that is full of surprises. And if you are brave enough, you will find lots of opportunities just waiting around the corner.(这个人物经历了许多冒险。面对所有的挑战，这个角色从不放弃。你知道为什么吗？因为我们明白，生活就是一段充满惊喜的激动人心的旅程。如果你足够勇敢，你会发现很多机会就在拐角处等着你)”可知，如果想让孩子有克服困难的勇气，可以像故事中的角色那样不放弃，这样孩子可以使孩子抓住很多机会，因此可以选择“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”这个故事。故选A。
5. 细节理解题。根据第四段的“One day, a wise octopus told the fish that we truly feel satisfied in life when we share our blessings with the less fortunate. The Rainbow Fish reflected on its own life and started sharing its scale with other fish. The Rainbow Fish made many friends that day.(有一天，一只聪明的章鱼告诉彩虹鱼，当我们与不幸的人分享我们的祝福时，我们才真正感到满足。彩虹鱼反思自己的生活，开始与其他鱼分享它的鳞片。那天彩虹鱼交了很多朋友。它发现了真正友谊的乐趣)”可知，章鱼所说的话让它反思了自己的行为并开始与别人分享，最后收获了很多的朋友。由此可知，是聪明的章鱼改变了彩虹鱼的想法。故选D。
6. 推理判断题。根据第一段的“Now is the time to visit our web and be ready to be inspired!”(现在是时候访问我们的网站了，振奋精神吧！)”可知，本文内容选自某个网页。故选B。
C
(2023-2024学年江苏省扬州高一下学期月考)
Many dishes make up the world of Garifuna food, but hudutu is probably its signature(明显的特色). The dish is closest to Yolanda Castillo’s heart.
The head chef of Chicago’s Garifuna Flava, Castillo developed a love for food earlier. It was in her native country of Belize that she learned the secrets of making hudutu. “My mom showed me the traditional way of cooking our Garifuna food.” she says.
After moving to Chicago with her husband, Castillo stayed true to her roots, gathering family members for grand meals. Not a single visit happened without someone praising Castillo’s ability to copy her mother’s traditional Garifuna recipes.
“My husband would always say, ‘One day, I’m going to open a restaurant for her.’” Castillo says. In 2008, the couple’s restaurant, Garifuna Flava, opened its doors in Chicago. In addition to Garifuna food, Garifuna Flava serves up Belizean food like rice and beans. “It’s amazing to see how many people from around the world have been here to taste our Garifuna food.” she says.
“Garifuna food, in particular, tells us a Caribbean story and a Central American story,” says López Oro, whose work focuses on later generations of Garifuna immigrants.(移民) “It gives us an opportunity to really think about the generational history of Garifuna migration.”
Though hudutu requires much work, Castillo uses a food processor to speed things up. The more hudutu she’s able to make, the more she’s able to sell—increasing the possibility of introducing the food to a wider, ever-hungry audience.
“I think people are really devoted to making hudutu a household name,” says López Oro, referring to the dish and the urgency many Garinagu feel about protecting their history, in part, through their food’s most famous dish.
7. What did Yolanda Castillo do after settling in Chicago
A. She gathered families every weekend. B. She maintained the traditions of the food.
C. She developed a true love for cooking. D. She got married with Rhodel Castillo.
8. What can we know about Garifuna Flava
A. It has received diners from many countries. B. It was passed down from Castillo’s mother.
C. It primarily serves people rice and beans. D. It has already become a tourist attraction.
9. What can we infer about Garifuna food from the words of López Oro
A. It is easy for people to cook by themselves. B. It has been well-protected throughout history.
C. It inspired him to study the Garifuna history. D. It reflects the mixture of different cultures.
10. Why does Castill o use a food processor to make hudutu
A. To promote Garifuna food more efficiently. B. To follow health tendency in the food industry.
C. To increase the real income of her restaurant. D. To improve the appeal of hudutu worldwide.
【答案】7. B 8. A 9. D 10. A
【导语】这是一篇说记叙文。主要讲述了芝加哥加里富纳烹饪家卡斯蒂略和她对加里富纳美食的热爱。她在家乡伯利兹学会了制作hudutu的秘诀，并在移居芝加哥后保持了对根源的忠诚，开设了Garifuna Flava餐厅。该餐厅不仅供应加里富纳美食，还提供伯利兹美食如米饭和豆类。通过加里富纳美食，人们能够感受加勒比海和中美洲的故事，同时也反映了加里富纳移民后代的历史。
7. 细节理解题。根据第三段“After moving to Chicago with her husband, Castillo stayed true to her roots, gathering family members for grand meals. Not a single visit happened without someone praising Castillo’s ability to copy her mother’s traditional Garifuna recipes.”(和丈夫搬到芝加哥后，卡斯蒂略忠于自己的根，和家人一起吃大餐。每次拜访都有人称赞卡斯蒂略能模仿母亲的传统加利富纳食谱。)可知，约兰达·卡斯蒂略在芝加哥定居后保留了食物的传统。故选B项。
8. 细节理解题。根据第四段中““It’s amazing to see how many people from around the world have been here to taste our Garifuna food.” she says.”(“看到有这么多来自世界各地的人来这里品尝我们的加利福纳食物，真是太棒了。她说。)可知，关于加利福纳食物，它让来自许多国家的食客都品尝到了。故选A项。
9. 推理判断题。根据第五段““Garifuna food, in particular, tells us a Caribbean story and a Central American story,” says López Oro, whose work focuses on later generations of Garifuna immigrants.(移民) “It gives us an opportunity to really think about the generational history of Garifuna migration.””(“特别是加利福纳食物，向我们讲述了一个加勒比故事和一个中美洲故事，”López Oro说，他的工作重点是加利福纳移民的后代。“它给了我们一个机会来真正思考加里福纳移民的世代历史。”)可推知，从López Oro的文字中我们可以推断出关于加利福纳食物它反映了不同文化的融合。故选D项。
10. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Though hudutu requires much work, Castillo uses a food processor to speed things up. The more hudutu she’s able to make, the more she’s able to sell—increasing the possibility of introducing the food to a wider, ever-hungry audience.”(虽然hudutu需要很多工作，但卡斯蒂略使用食品加工机来加快速度。她做的hudutu越多，就越能卖出去——这就增加了将这种食物介绍给更广泛、更饥饿的观众的可能性。)可推知，卡斯蒂略要用食品加工机做hudutu是为了更有效地推广加利福纳食品。故选A项。
D
(2023-2024学年山东济宁高一下学期期中)
In my childhood, my parents would take me to watch games. I loved the excitement I would feel when we went to watch these events, especially when the scores were close until the very end of the game. My meaningful attempt at sports began with T-ball at the age of three, progressed to the basketball court at six, and finally turned into a firm devotion to the game of baseball from the age of eight onward.
One of my most memorable moments was at the World Series when I was eleven and played on the Texas
Rattlers. The July heat was unbearable. It was the semi-final game. Sweating like a pig, we ran into the dugout for our last at-bat (上场击球); we were down one run now. I was the second hitter and captain of the team, and I was ready for this moment. In the next few seconds, I had the chance to show my strength as a hitter and my ability to be a leader under pressure by hitting a home run! We carried the day!
As the team captain, I remember the time I had to give a speech to my team because we had lost an important game. I was nervous, but I knew it was my responsibility to cheer my team up when they were cast down. This experience has shaped my mind, making me become more independent, so I’m obtaining the ability to talk like a leader in front of my team and a group. Sports get it through my head that you can’t win at everything in life all the time.
On and of the field, I am more iron-willed, disciplined(遵守纪律的) and respectful, and a better leader. I have had so many awesome experiences through sports, which have taught me much and prepared me for the future. The memories of all the trips and diverse experiences I have had will be with me for a lifetime.
11. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph
A. He often switched sports. B. He was a gifted child in sports.
C. He had a busy childhood. D. He was fond of sports from childhood.
12. How did the author feel during the semi-final at the World Series
A. Stressed and tired. B. Proud and confident.
C. Unbearable and down. D. Surprised and energetic.
13. What was tough for the author according to paragraph 3
A. Leading his team to face failure. B. Giving a speech before the team.
C. Improving his leadership qualities. D. Overcoming his own nervousness.
14. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Interesting Life of Sports B. Life Lessons from Sports
C. Deep Affection for Sports D. Special Moments in Sports
【答案】11. D 12. B 13. A 14. B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过体育运动获得的人生感悟。
11. 推理判断题。根据第一段“In my childhood, my parents would take me to watch games. I loved the excitement I would feel when we went to watch these events, especially when the scores were close until the very end of the game. My meaningful attempt at sports began with T-ball at the age of three, progressed to the basketball court at six, and finally turned into a firm devotion to the game of baseball from the age of eight onward. (在我的童年时代，我的父母会带我去看比赛。我喜欢当我们去看这些比赛时所感受到的兴奋，尤其是当比分在最后关头仍然不相上下的时候。我三岁的时候，就开始有意义地尝试体育运动，从儿童棒球开始，六岁时开始打篮球，从八岁开始，我就对棒球产生了浓厚的兴趣。)”可推知，作者自幼就喜爱体育运动。故选D。
12. 推理判断题。根据第二段中“One of my most memorable moments was at the World Series when I was eleven and played on the Texas Rattlers. The July heat was unbearable. It was the semi-final game. Sweating like a pig, we ran into the dugout for our last at-bat (上场击球); we were down one run now. I was the second hitter and captain of the team, and I was ready for this moment. In the next few seconds, I had the chance to show my strength as a
hitter and my ability to be a leader under pressure by hitting a home run! We carried the day! (我最难忘的时刻之一，就是十一岁时我代表德克萨斯响尾蛇队参加世界大赛的时候。七月的酷热让人难以忍受。那是一场半决赛。我们像猪一样汗流浃背，冲进球员休息区进行最后一次击球；我们现在落后一分。我是队里的第二击球手和队长，我已经为这个时刻做好了准备。在接下来的几秒钟里，我有机会通过打出全垒打来展示我作为击球手的力量和在压力下作为领袖的能力！我们赢得了那天的比赛！)”可知，在作者难忘的一场半决赛中，在球队落后一分的情况下，他打出了本垒打，展示了他作为击球员的实力及球队队长的抗压能力，让球队赢得了比赛。通过这些描述，我们可以推断出，作者应是为此感到骄傲自豪的和自信的。故选B。
13. 推理判断题。根据第三段“As the team captain, I remember the time I had to give a speech to my team because we had lost an important game. I was nervous, but I knew it was my responsibility to cheer my team up when they were cast down. This experience has shaped my mind, making me become more independent, so I’m obtaining the ability to talk like a leader in front of my team and a group. Sports get it through my head that you can’t win at everything in life all the time. (作为队长，我记得有一次我不得不给我的球队演讲，因为我们输掉了一场重要的比赛。我很紧张，但我知道，当我的团队情绪低落时，我有责任让他们振作起来。这段经历塑造了我的思想，让我变得更加独立，所以我获得了在团队和团队面前像领导者一样说话的能力。体育运动让我明白，你不可能一直在生活中赢得一切。)”可知，作者认为困难的事是带领球队勇敢面对失败。故选A。
14. 主旨大意题。文章第一段介绍了作者从小就喜爱体育运动；第二段讲的是作者体育运动中的高光时刻；第三段讲的是体育运动教会作者接受失败；最后一段总结了体育运动教给作者很多东西，且这些经历和记忆将陪伴作者一生。由此可知，这篇文章主要讲述了作者通过体育运动获得的人生感悟，所以B项“Life Lessons from Sports (体育带给我们的人生感悟)”是本文最好的标题。故选B。
E
(2023-2024学年浙江杭州高一下学期月考)
In May 2019, a friend who had previously been involved in the Restless Development Sierra Leone Business Brains project encouraged me to apply for the “Saving Lives II” project. Seeing this as an opportunity to move closer to my ambition of working in the medical field in the near future, I eagerly seized the chance. Fortunately, my performance during the interview led to me being awarded the role.
Following the basic training, I was sent to volunteer in Kurubonla, a remote community located in the northem region of Sierra Leone. This assignment presented challenges such as limited road access and communication networks. At first, I felt concerned about being sent there, but with a determined mindset, I set out on the journey, driven by a passion to contribute to my country’s development and to push my personal boundaries.
As I got to know the community, I quickly realized that the challenges extended beyond language barriers and cultural differences; there was also a sense of isolation from my peers. However, I refused to allow these challenges to stop me. I threw myself in my duties, working together with local leaders and community members to identify the most pressing needs. Together, we carried out the projects aimed at improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure (基础设施). Additionally, I organized workshops and training courses to share my knowledge and skills with the locals.
Over time, I witnessed the positive impact of our collective efforts. Healthcare facilities improved, the
number of students in schools increased, and the overall quality of life in the community showed signs of improvement. These achievements were not solely mine; they were a testament to the cooperative spirit and commitment of the entire community.
15. What do we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs
A. He was unwilling to volunteer in Sierra Leonne.
B. He felt excited about the assignment in Kurubonla.
C. He applied for the “Saving Lives Ⅱ” project for his future promise.
D. He was immediately sent to Kurubonla after he was awarded the role.
16. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. He assisted in the projects led by the locals.
B. He met with only language and cultural barriers.
C. He overcame challenges to serve the community.
D. He attended the training courses organized by the local leaders.
17. Which of the following best describes the author’s personality
A. Devoted but stubborn. B. Determined and passionate.
C. Confident and cautious. D. Motivated but moody.
18. What is the passage mainly about
A. The author’s growth through volunteering.
B. Language and culture in voluntary work.
C. Collective efforts in community development.
D. Volunteers’ challenges in remote communities.
【答案】15. C 16. C 17. B 18. A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从申请参加“拯救生命II”这个项目，到遇到困难，再到克服困难，最后体验成长的过程。
15. 细节理解题。由第一段中“Seeing this as an opportunity to move closer to my ambition of working in the medical field in the near future, I eagerly seized the chance (我认为这是一个机会，让我在不久的将来更接近我在医疗领域工作的抱负，我急切地抓住了这个机会。)”可知，作者认为这是他实现在医学领域工作梦想的机会，他申请了“拯救生命Ⅱ”项目。故选C。
16. 推理判断题。由第三段中“However, I refused to allow these challenges to stop me. I threw myself in my duties, working together with local leaders and community members to identify the most pressing needs. (然而，我拒绝让这些挑战阻止我。我全身心投入到自己的职责中，与当地领导人和社区成员一起努力，找出最迫切的需求。)”可知，作者不畏惧挑战，而是全身心投入到自己的使命中。故选C。
17. 推理判断题。由第二段中“At first, I felt concerned about being sent there, but with a determined mindset, I set out on the journey, driven by a passion to contribute to my country’s development and to push my personal boundaries. (起初，我对被送到那里感到担心，但带着坚定的心态，我开始了这段旅程，为我的国家的发展做出贡献，并突破我的个人界限。)”可知，作者有坚定的信念和热情。故选B。
18. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“In May 2019, a friend who had previously been involved in
the Restless Development Sierra Leone Business Brains project encouraged me to apply for the “Saving Lives II” project. Seeing this as an opportunity to move closer to my ambition of working in the medical field in the near future, I eagerly seized the chance. (2019年5月，一位曾参与“不宁发展塞拉利昂商业大脑”项目的朋友鼓励我申请“拯救生命II”项目。我认为这是一个机会，让我在不久的将来更接近我在医疗领域工作的抱负，我急切地抓住了这个机会。)”和第二段中“At first, I felt concerned about being sent there, but with a determined mindset, I set out on the journey, driven by a passion to contribute to my country’s development and to push my personal boundaries. (起初，我对被送到那里感到担心，但带着坚定的心态，我开始了这段旅程，为我的国家的发展做出贡献，并突破我的个人界限。)”可知，全文讲述作者从申请参加“拯救生命II”这个项目，到遇到困难，再到克服困难，最后体验成长的过程。故选A确。
F
(2023-2024学年湖北襄阳高一下学期期中)
However seemingly boring, the choices we make in social activities almost always depend on those with whom we’re dealing. If we’re out of work, for example, and meet someone for the first time, we would tend to act differently if we believe he or she is a potential(潜在的) boss. We’d probably be more attentive, keep longer eye contact, choose our words a little more carefully, speak with increased confidence, and so on. With good friends, or perhaps those who don’t have high respect, our conduct would almost certainly be less respectful. Who the receiver is and, or rather, the status(地位) level that we attach to him or her, affects how we express ourselves.
Our feelings about the use of laughter and humor will also depend on those with whom we’re relating. Their status will help direct the course of activities. We feel more comfortable expressing laughter in the presence of close friends than near a scientist or a leader.
Not only will we adjust our direction of conversation based on others’ status, but also on their emotional state or mood at the time of the exchange. If friends are celebrating their job promotion, we’re going to be more comfortable laughing with them than under more typical conditions. If they’re dealing with a job loss, we’ll probably avoid drawing attention to their job.
As social animals, we’re born with an ability to “read” the status and the emotional state of others. This is true even when dealing with strangers. Most of the time their clues are nonverbal (非语言的), many being realized subconsciously (下意识地). For example, expensive clothing or watches might show their financial status; something about their facial expressions or willingness to make eye contact can suggest their mood.
This will lead us to the next, and maybe most important question: What is the nature of the relationship between the sender and the receiver or receivers The answer directly affects our ability to understand who someone is and how they are. This will be the topic I deal with beginning with my next chapter.
19. What does the example in Paragraph 1 suggest
A. Shared respect is the basis of friendships. B. The choices we make are of great importance.
C. Social activities are affected by status. D. Communication is easier between equal partners.
20. With whom do we feel most comfortable laughing
A. A potential boss. B. A newly married friend.
C. A recently-promoted leader. D. A prize-winning scientist.
21. How can we read strangers’ emotional state
A. By observing how they dress. B. By asking about their wish to talk.
C. By focusing on their conversational clues. D. By understanding their body language.
22. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. An official report. B. A philosophy magazine.
C. A textbook. D. A social science book.
【答案】19. C 20. B 21. D 22. D
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了社交活动受地位的影响。
19. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“If we’re out of work, for example, and meet someone for the first time, we would tend to act differently if we believe he or she is a potential (潜在的) boss. We’d probably be more attentive, keep longer eye contact, choose our words a little more carefully, speak with increased confidence, and so on. With good friends, or perhaps those who don’t have high respect, our conduct would almost certainly be less respectful. Who the receiver is and, or rather, the status (地位) level that we attach to him or her, affects how we express ourselves.(例如，如果我们失业了，第一次见到某人，如果我们认为他或她是潜在的老板，我们往往会采取不同的行动。我们可能会更专注，保持更长时间的目光接触，更仔细地选择我们的话语，更自信地说话，等等。对于好朋友，或者可能是那些没有高度尊重的人，我们的行为几乎肯定会不那么尊重。接收者是谁，或者更确切地说，我们依附于他或她的地位水平，会影响我们表达自己的方式)”提到，如果我们认为对方是老板，我们可能会更专注，保持更长时间的目光接触，更仔细地选择我们的话语，更自信地说话，但对于好朋友或者可能是那些没有高度尊重的人，我们的行为几乎肯定会不那么尊重，这表明社交活动受地位的影响，故选C。
20. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“We feel more comfortable expressing laughter in the presence of close friends than near a scientist or a leader.(我们在亲密的朋友面前比在科学家或领导面前笑得更自在)”可知，我们和朋友在一起时笑得更自在，故选B。
21. 细节理解题。根据第四段中“As social animals, we’re born with an ability to ‘read’ the status and the emotional state of others. This is true even when dealing with strangers. Most of the time their clues are nonverbal (非语言的), many being realized subconsciously (下意识地).(作为群居动物，我们生来就有‘读懂’他人地位和情绪状态的能力。即使在与陌生人打交道时也是如此。大多数时候，他们的线索是非语言的，许多是潜意识中意识到的)”可知，我通过读陌生人的肢体语言来了解他们的情绪状态，故选D。
22. 推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“However seemingly boring, the choices we make in social activities almost always depend on those with whom we’re dealing.(无论看起来多么无聊，我们在社交活动中做出的选择几乎总是取决于我们正在与之打交道的人)”可知，文章主要介绍了社交活动受地位的影响，应是出自一本关于社会科学的书籍，故选D。
G
(2023-2024学年浙江宁波高一下学期期中)
Arbor Day came from the mind of a tree lover named Julius Sterling Morton, who had a passion for planting all kinds of trees. Morton was born in Adams, New York, in 1832, but his life took a decisive turn on his wedding
day in October 1854. After he and his bride, Caroline Joy French, were married in Detroit, they headed west for adventure in the wilds of Nebraska Territory. The couple settled on 160 treeless acres (the key word here is treeless).
Despite being busy with his work and having four sons, Morton planted thousands of trees on the homestead he called the Morton “ranche”. He planted an apple orchard, as well as peach, plum, and pear trees, plus cottonwoods, evergreens, beeches, and more.
Morton took every opportunity he could to spread the word. He gave speeches and filled his newspaper with agricultural advice, urging Nebraskans to plant trees and try new crops.
Today, the family home, Arbor Lodge, is a state park in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Over the years, Arbor Lodge grew from a four-room home into a 52-room mansion, complete with a terraced garden, a pine grove, and 65 acres of more than 250 varieties of trees and shrubs.
Julius Sterling Morton died at the age of 70 on April 27, 1902, writing just a month earlier that he hoped to plant trees as soon as the weather turned warm. A statue of him stands in the National Hall of Fame in Washington, D. C.
Highlights from Morton’s Career
·Morton worked as a journalist and a politician, becoming secretary and acting governor of the Nebraska Territory from 1858 to 1861.
·In 1872, Morton declared: “If I had the power, I would compel every man in the State who had a home of his own to plant out fruit trees.”
·In 1893, President Grover Cleveland appointed him U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. He also served on the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture and the State Horticultural Society.
23. What do we know about Julius Sterling Morton
A. He planted trees on weddings. B. He was crazy for adventure.
C. He was fond of planting trees. D. He had no time for planting.
24. What did Morton do to achieve his goal of tree planting
A. He spread words about his adventures.
B. He called on people to plant trees.
C. He tried to find adventures in the wilds.
D. He planted only fruit trees in his garden.
25. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Arbor Lodge
A. To suggest planting more trees.
B. To show the great practice of Morton.
C. To illustrate the beauty of Morton’s home.
D. To prove human can change nature.
26. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Who Was Julius Sterling Morton B. What Is Arbor Day
C. What Is the History of Arbor Day D. What Is the Power of Trees
【答案】23. C 24. B 25. B 26. A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了植树节来自一位名叫朱利叶斯·斯特林·莫顿的树木爱好者的想法，
他对种植各种各样的树木充满了热情。
23. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Arbor Day came from the mind of a tree lover named Julius Sterling Morton, who had a passion for planting all kinds of trees.(植树节来自一位名叫朱利叶斯·斯特林·莫顿的树木爱好者的想法，他对种植各种各样的树木充满了热情)”可知，朱利叶斯·斯特林·莫顿喜欢种树。故选C项。
24. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Morton took every opportunity he could to spread the word. He gave speeches and filled his newspaper with agricultural advice, urging Nebraskans to plant trees and try new crops.(莫顿抓住一切机会传播这个消息。他发表演讲，并在报纸上刊登农业建议，敦促内布拉斯加州人种树和尝试新作物)”可知，莫顿号召人们植树来实现他植树的目标。故选B项。
25. 推理判断题。根据第四段“Today, the family home, Arbor Lodge, is a state park in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Over the years, Arbor Lodge grew from a four-room home into a 52-room mansion, complete with a terraced garden, a pine grove, and 65 acres of more than 250 varieties of trees and shrubs.(如今，Arbor Lodge是内布拉斯加州内布拉斯加市的一座州立公园。多年来，Arbor Lodge从一个有四个房间的房子发展成为一个有52个房间的豪宅，包括一个梯田花园、一个松林和65英亩的250多种树木和灌木)”可推知，作者提到Arbor Lodge的目的是展示莫顿的伟大实践。故选B项。
26. 主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段中“Arbor Day came from the mind of a tree lover named Julius Sterling Morton, who had a passion for planting all kinds of trees.(植树节来自一位名叫朱利叶斯·斯特林·莫顿的树木爱好者的想法，他对种植各种各样的树木充满了热情)”可知，文章主要讲述了主人公朱利叶斯·斯特林·莫顿的人物故事以及他对种植各种各样的树木充满了热情，从而设立了植树节。由此可知，文章最适合的标题是“谁是朱利叶斯·斯特林·莫顿？”故选A项。
H
(2023-2024学年河南郑州高一下学期期中)
Dropping off my three-year-old boy at preschool, I came across Jessica, a fellow mom in pain about the upcoming Valentine’s Day party craft. Despite my exhaustion(筋疲力尽), I offered to deal with it for her. Later that night, my husband Eric found me cutting out construction paper hearts for Jessica’s project, in addition to the one I’d already prepared for our son’s party. Observing my stress, he questioned why I always put myself in such situations. It was a moment of reflection on my tendency to overpromise and please others, even at the cost of my own well-being.
I often did things I didn’t want to do because I was afraid of disappointing someone. It didn’t take long on the Internet to discover that I’m a people pleaser, eager to earn the acceptance of others. Eric was right. I couldn’t go on like this. So I spoke with two experts to find out how to balance a healthier relationship with helping others.
I told psychotherapist Kate Crocco, author of Drawing the Line: How to Achieve More Peace and Less Burnout in Your Life, about offering to do Jessica's craft. “People pleasers sometimes think that if they don’t bend over backward for others, the other person won’t survive. We need to believe that our friends and family can figure out things for themselves,” she says.
Karen Ehman, author of When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable: How to Break the Pattern of People Pleasing and Confidently Live Your Life, says, “People pleasers are often passive about how they spend
their time. They can be easily swayed and fill their time with someone else’s plans and then become overwhelmed (被压垮的).”
I wondered if I could learn to say no without feeling guilty(内疚的). Recently hosting the family Easter celebration posed a significant task for my husband, one of eight children, and I needed to help. Meanwhile, the community leader requested my assistance in teaching the kindergarten class on Easter Sunday. Politely, I turned down. The community leader expressed understanding and mentioned seeking other volunteers. While it wasn’t a completely guilt-free refusal, it marked a long-awaited step in the right direction.
27. What problem did the author have
A. She wasn’t good at doing crafts.
B. She didn’t know how to use Internet.
C. She struggled with being a people pleaser.
D. She had difficulty getting on with Jessica.
28. What does Kate Crocco suggest
A. Accepting others’ choices and lifestyles.
B. Allowing others to solve their own problems.
C. Being careful when making friends with people pleasers.
D. Establishing clear limits when managing work and life.
29. What does the underlined word “swayed” in the last but one paragraph mean
A. Influenced. B. Frightened. C. Misunderstood. D. Cheated.
30. How did the author react to the request of the community leader
A. She suggested other volunteers. B. She hesitated for a while.
C. She turned a deaf ear to it. D. She refused it politely.
【答案】27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者意识到自己存在过度讨好他人的问题，并学会如何在维持健康的人际关系与帮助他人之间保持平衡的故事。
27. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Observing my stress, he questioned why I always put myself in such situations. It was a moment of reflection on my tendency to overpromise and please others, even at the cost of my own well-being.(观察到我的压力，他质疑我为什么总是把自己置于这样的境地。这一刻，我反思了自己过度承诺和取悦他人的倾向，甚至不惜以牺牲自己的幸福为代价)”可知，作者的问题是她努力做一个讨好他人的人。故选C项。
28. 细节理解题。根据第三段“I told psychotherapist Kate Crocco, author of Drawing the Line: How to Achieve More Peace and Less Burnout in Your Life, about offering to do Jessica's craft. “People pleasers sometimes think that if they don’t bend over backward for others, the other person won’t survive. We need to believe that our friends and family can figure out things for themselves,” she says.(我告诉了心理治疗师凯特·克罗科(Kate Crocco)，她是《划定界限：如何在生活中获得更多平静、减少崩溃》一书的作者，我向她提到了我提出要替杰西卡做手工艺的事。她说：“那些爱取悦他人的人有时会认为，如果自己不竭尽全力为他人服务，别人就无法生存。我们要相信我们的朋友和家人可以自己解决问题。”)”可知， Kate Crocco建议让别人解决他们自己的问题。
故选B项。
29. 词义猜测题。根据前文“People pleasers are often passive about how they spend their time.(取悦别人的人通常在如何消磨时间方面是被动的)”以及后文“fill their time with someone else’s plans and then become overwhelmed(把时间都花在别人的计划上，然后变得不知所措)”可知，取悦别人的人很容易把时间都花在别人的计划上，然后变得不知所措，所以他们是容易被影响的，推知swayed意为“影响的”之意，和A项意思相近。故选A项。
30. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“I wondered if I could learn to say no without feeling guilty (内疚的). Recently hosting the family Easter celebration posed a significant task for my husband, one of eight children, and I needed to help. Meanwhile, the community leader requested my assistance in teaching the kindergarten class on Easter Sunday. Politely, I turned down. The community leader expressed understanding and mentioned seeking other volunteers. While it wasn’t a completely guilt-free refusal, it marked a long-awaited step in the right direction.(我想知道我是否能学会说不而不感到内疚。我丈夫有八个孩子，最近举办家庭复活节庆祝活动对他来说是一项重大任务，我需要帮忙。与此同时，社区领导要求我协助在复活节周日教幼儿园班。我礼貌地拒绝了。社区领导表示理解，并提到寻找其他志愿者。虽然这不是一个完全没有罪恶感的拒绝，但它标志着朝着正确的方向迈出了期待已久的一步)”可知，作者礼貌地拒绝了社区领导的请求。故选D项。
I
(2023-2024学年浙江高一下学期期中)
Built in 1990, the Moriyama City Firefly Forest Museum has been trying to recover the number of the Genji firefly(源氏萤火虫), whose population was near extinction in the first half of the 20th century.
In Japan, fireflies have long been the sign of summer. Moriyama’s Genji fireflies were especially prized for their vivid, yellow-green glow. However, from 1868 to 1912, a commercial firefly industry developed. In just one night, a single hunter could catch about as many as 3,000 fireflies, sweeping the earth with brushes to frighten just egg-laying fireflies from riverbanks. It was easiest to catch female fireflies when they laid their eggs. Thus, there were fewer and fewer left to produce the next generation. At the same time, a fast-urbanizing Japan was turning Moriyama’s once ideal habitats into places where few fireflies could survive. Concrete was laid on the banks where there was once grass. Wastewater ran into the waters where the larvae(幼虫) grew.
The founders set its museum in the kind of habitat that Genji fireflies would find attractive. They created an artificial river and planted its banks with grass. Inside the museum, they mate and reproduce Genji fireflies; it is still the only organization to do so in a large size. Fireflies lay thousands of eggs. When the larvae come out, they are moved to boxes with flowing water. They grow there until February when the larvae are moved to the man-made river. Then, the fireflies leave the water and take flight in June.
The museum also has educational purpose. Throughout the year, it lectures on the insect’s history and ecology in schools. They also lead museum activities and other training and awareness campaigns, including the museum’s magazine, From the Firefly Forest. Cleanup activities around waters are also organized.
The action is reasonable but, despite their efforts, the number of Genji fireflies hasn’t increased so much in Moriyama. Most other habitats continue to become worse due to urbanization. Unless people preserve them, fireflies will continue to suffer. “The only chance at recovering Genji firefly populations is to act now,” ecologist
Kato warns. “We’re running out of time to provide the environmental education to save Japan’s beloved insect.”
31. Why did the number of the Genji fireflies decrease
A. Because the banks where they once lived disappeared.
B. Because the waters where the larvae grew were polluted.
C. Because over 3,000 female fireflies were caught every night.
D. Because a commercial firefly industry developed their habitats.
32. What efforts has the Firefly Forest Museum made
A. It has organized various educational activities.
B. It has helped Genji fireflies lay thousands of eggs.
C. It has helped Genji fireflies leave the water and take flight in June.
D. It has created the kind of habitat that the Genji fireflies would find attractive.
33. What does Kato think of the task of recovering the Genji fireflies population
A. It is reasonable. B. It makes no sense.
C. It wastes lots of time. D. It needs immediate action.
34. What is the text mainly about
A. The extinction of Genji fireflies in Japan.
B. The reappearance of Genji fireflies in Japan.
C. Efforts made to recover Genji fireflies by a Japanese museum.
D. The effect of urbanization on Japan’s favorite glowing insect.
【答案】31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了日本的森山市萤火虫森林博物馆为了恢复源氏萤火虫的数量所做的努力。
31. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Wastewater ran into the waters where the larvae (幼虫) grew.”(废水流入幼虫生长的水域。)可知，源氏萤火虫数量下降的原因是因为幼虫生长的水域被污染了。故选B项。
32. 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Throughout the year, it lectures on the insect’s history and ecology in schools. They also lead museum activities and other training and awareness campaigns, including the museum’s magazine, From the Firefly Forest.”(全年都在学校讲解这种昆虫的历史和生态。他们还领导博物馆活动和其他培训和宣传活动，包括博物馆的杂志《来自萤火虫森林》。)可推知，森山市萤火虫森林博物馆创建了源氏萤火虫喜欢的生境，并组织了各种教育活动。故选A。
33. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The only chance at recovering Genji firefly populations is to act now,” ecologist Kato warns. “We’re running out of time to provide the environmental education to save Japan’s beloved insect.”(生态学家加藤警告说：“恢复源氏萤火虫种群的唯一机会就是现在行动。”“我们的环境教育时间正在耗尽，以拯救日本人喜爱的昆虫。”)可推知，加藤认为恢复源氏萤火虫种群的任务需要立即行动。故选D。
34. 主旨大意题。根据第三段、第四段以及第五段“The action is reasonable 2023-2024学年高一英语上学期期末复习：阅读理解
A
(2022-2023学年江苏省常州高一下学期期末)
I’M NOT A TROPHY
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily between Oct. 16 and Oct. 31
Address: Markowicz Fine Art Gallery
Admission: FREE
This art exhibit is committed to global awareness and prevention of poaching and trophy hunting (偷猎和战利品狩猎) of endangered species such as elephants, lions, and rhinos. Presented are works by French American artist and animal rights activist, Arno Elias.
BETYE SAAR: CALL AND RESPONSE
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily between Sep. 25 and Dec. 19
Address: Nasher Sculpture Center
Admission: Adults: $10; Children under 12: FREE
Betye Saar combines items typically discovered at flea markets and second-hand stores into new creations. This exhibition offers an opportunity to view Saar’s sketchbooks(速写册) and to examine the relationships of Saar’s found objects, sketches, and finished works, throwing new light on her art.
CAROL BOVE: COLLAGE SCULPTURES
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily between Oct. 16 and Dec. 26
Address: Nasher Sculpture Center
Admission: Adults: $10; Children under 12: FREE
The exhibition will bring together Carol Bove’s nine collage sculptures(拼贴雕塑) from the last five years, two of which have been made especially for the Nasher’s exhibition. Bove’s sculptures are special for their use of color, which often draws upon outdated print technologies. This exhibition was organized by the County Museum of Art.
VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Daily between Oct. 9 and Nov. 28
Address: Lighthouse Dallas
Admission: $40 - $100
You will be immersed(沉浸) in Van Gogh’s works--from his sunny landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings. It is all digital, hands-free, and perfect for our socially distant world. Its rich content is suitable for a wide audience, including families, school groups, couples, and seniors.
1. Where should you go if you want to learn something about wildlife
A. Lighthouse Dallas. B. County Museum of Art.
C. Nasher Sculpture Center. D. Markowicz Fine Art Gallery.
2. How much should a couple pay if they want to see Carol Bove’s sculptures with their 10-year-old daughter
A. $40. B. $30. C. $20. D. $10.
3. When can you enjoy the works by Van Gogh
A. At 9:30 am on Sep. 8. B. At 4:00 pm on Dec. 31.
C. At 8:00 pm on Nov. 30. D. At 10:30 am on Oct. 16.
B
(2022-2023学年江苏省扬州高一下学期期末)
Mike White wasn’t too concerned when his five-year-old dog, BuzzMan, hadn’t returned last February. Si, it had been a few hours, so using his cell phone, White followed the sound from the GPS on the dog to a narrow cave entrance just large enough for a dog like BuzzMan. There were fresh dog prints outside. Now White was much more concerned.
Brewington and Mirza were called in for help. They arrived at once and set about enlarging the entranceway by hand. The passageway was just three feet high, forcing the two men to slowly crawl(爬行), the only light coming from headlamps attached to their helmets(头盔). They stopped when they hit a tight space and returned to the outside world.
When BuzzMan hadn’t appeared by Sunday afternoon, smaller volunteers were called in. At 5:00 p.m., four new cavers, two men and two women, moved through the entrance. What added to their difficulty was the dangerous cave floods. “If it rains,” Mirza says, “the cave will kill people.” That night’s weather forecast: rain.
After an hour or so, they reached a difficult situation and could go no farther. Still, one of them, Romanak, decided to push a bit farther before quitting. He crawled 30 feet more, and the passage gave way to a large room. And there was BuzzMan, standing on a narrow rock. Romanak gently attached a chain to his collar, helping him off the rock and out.
At 9:30 p.m.—30 hours later, BuzzMan got out of the cave, running straight to Mike White and licking him by wet kisses.
In total, eight cavers answered the request to rescue Buzz Man on a volunteer basis and were thought highly of by the community. Mirza laughed off the praise. After all, going into tight spaces was their hobby. “What we consider fun,” he said, “often makes most people frightened.”
4. Why did Mike White feel much more concerned
A. He had difficult yin following the dog’s GPS.
B. His dog might be stuck in a dangerous situation.
C. The cave entrance was large enough for his dog.
D. The rescuers failed to arrive at the scene in time.
5. What increased the difficulty for the cavers
A. The dark light of the headlamp.
B. The shortage of the manpower.
C. The coming floods of the cave.
D. The length of the passageway.
6. What can we know from the article
A. The size of the passageway was suitable for the cavers.
B. White and Buzz Man were very attached to each other.
C. It was Mirza who helped Buzz Man off the rock and out.
D. Eight cavers participating in the rescue were well paid.
7. What message does Mirza express in the last paragraph
A. Many hands make light work.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
D. One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
C
(2022-2023学年江苏省常州高一下学期期末)
At 65, Bryony Harris took out her pension(退休金) and signed up for a psychotherapy(心理治疗) course. “I’m happy that I used my pension to train for a new career,” she says. Now, at 74, she has a successful psychotherapy practice in Fredrikstad, Norway. “I just knew it was the right time, and I felt equipped to do it. It was the very best thing I ever did for myself.”
The four-year course was on the coast of Denmark. To get there, Harris drove for five hours through southern Norway. “It always felt like coming home,” she says. Her experience was transformative(具有转折性的). Practising psychotherapy, she says, “helps me to understand the word ‘calling’.”
And yet Harris has had many careers over the decades. At university in Kingston upon Thames, London, she trained as an architect, and then, worked as one “for short and long periods” while raising four children. Next came a period as a photographer on a community arts project, then teaching photography. “The world offered more possibilities than I had ever realised,” Harris says. She regards these moves as gradual shifts(转换) rather than reinvention. “I have never made a decision such as ‘I’m going to stop doing that and do something else.’ It’s always been a gentle progression.”
Years ago, she and her husband had a dream to open a shop specialising in books about folklore, mythology and tradition. The shop, in Hatherleigh, Devon, is “where the idea of therapy came into my mind. Because in a small independent bookshop, people open up and talk.” Harris also says that her “therapy side was hiding in the background” when she taught photography. In her 40s, she had a short period of counselling(咨询). She no longer recalls exactly why, but it must have had an impact because when she turned 60, she wrote letters “to people who had been hugely influential in my life.” She searched for her former counsellor, but unfortunately couldn’t find him.
Harris has a can-do spirit. The best psychotherapy course was in Denmark, so first she had to learn Danish. “I really love a good challenge. Sometimes you can feel very stuck, but that is how I have lived my life,” she says.
When she was a child, Harris’s parents liked moving. She had nine homes before she went to university. “Now, I have no desire to uproot myself.” Her flat looks out over a river, and she has lived there longer than she has lived anywhere else. Each week brings fresh calls to her practice.
8. What did Harris think of the psychotherapy course
A. The journey to it was tiring. B. It helped her make friends.
C. She could hardly afford it. D. It made her feel at ease.
9. What do we know about Harris’s past careers
A. They were all abandoned for family reasons. B. They led her to find her true calling.
C. They made her very important. D. They all proved to be a failure.
10. What inspired Harris to take up psychotherapy as a career
A. Readers’ willingness to communicate in the bookshop.
B. Her talk with her husband about medical specialists.
C. Chats with her students in photography classes.
D. Her successful experience as a counsellor.
11. What can we infer about Harris from the text
A. She acts as her parents did. B. She lives her life to the fullest.
C. She speaks Danish as her native language. D. She has returned to the place where she was born.
D
(2022-2023学年江苏省南京高一下学期期末)
Today’s amazing newspaper headline!
First family of four to walk to the South Pole wearing Mickey Mouse ears and clown’s shoes.
No, not really. It isn’t true. I invented it. But I wouldn’t be surprised to see it one day soon. It seems that every week someone becomes ”the first” or “the youngest” or “the oldest” or even “the first married couple” to do something that doesn’t seem to be very useful to the rest of humanity.
This year I’ve seen headlines saying “The youngest person to sail the Atlantic alone”, “The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest”, and “The first people to fly around the world in a hot air balloon”. Why do they do it Don’t they have better things to do with their time and money And why should I be interested anyway
Human beings have already climbed the highest mountains, sailed across the oceans and flown around the world. People have already reached the most remote parts of our planet. Many of these things were done a long, long time ago. There just isn’t anything left to explore nowadays. I suppose there’s still a lot of the universe left, and the bottom of the oceans is still a bit of a mystery, but you need a lot of technology to explore areas like that. So, those people who feel the need for adventure can only do things that have been done before. So they have to try and do it in a new way, or be “the fastest” or “the youngest” or “the oldest” to do something that isn’t really new at all.
What is so great about climbing Mount Everest these days anyway It’s become a popular tourist trip. People pay thousands of dollars to be taken up the mountain by the local Sherpas, who lead the way and carry the bags. At any one time there are about a thousand people either climbing up or on their way back down. As a result, Everest is covered with rubbish and the Sherpas have to make special trips up the mountain to pick it up. The climbers are often inexperienced and when they get into trouble other people have to risk their lives to bring them down to safety. Helicopter crews have been killed trying to reach people who were stuck on the mountain.
In January 2003 a helicopter carrying two British men crashed into the sea near Antarctica. I’m not quite sure what they were trying to be “the first” or “the youngest” to do. The Chilean navy picked them up after a nine-hour
rescue mission that cost tens of thousands of pounds, all paid for by the Chilean and British taxpayers.
Talking of taxpayers, many Australians are getting a bit fed up with record breakers. A lot of people trying to break sailing or rowing records get into trouble in the seas around Australia, so the Australian navy has to send ships to save them. There have been a lot of difficult, time-consuming rescue missions in recent years costing the Australian government millions of dollars. I suppose we can’t just leave them to drown, but personally, I think we should give the bill to the people who are rescued. Perhaps they would think twice about doing it if they had to pay for expensive insurance premiums(保费). Then I wouldn’t have to read about them in the newspapers either.
12. The writer invents the newspaper headline in paragraphs 1 & 2 to ________.
A. persuade readers of a new trend B. entertain readers with his humor
C. get readers interested in the topic D. remind readers of an important event
13. By saying “It’s become a popular tourist trip”, the writer means ________.
A. Mount Everest is now covered with a lot of rubbish
B. climbing Mount Everest has already lost its true meaning
C. it’s impossible to climb up Mountain Everest without help
D. people without experience may get in trouble or even danger
14. Which is the reason why many Australians dislike the record breakers
A. They have to pay for the costs of rescuing the record breakers.
B. The Australian navy was not something intended for rescue work.
C. The record breakers should pay for their insurance premiums themselves.
D. A great number of people try to break records in the seas around Australia.
15. Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A. It’s All Been Done Before B. Never Do Something New
C. You Are the Next Record Breaker D. Be Responsible for Your Adventures
A
(2023-2024学年江苏省扬州高一下学期月考)
Teen Docent Program
Are you looking to impact the community while learning valuable skills Join the Teen Docent (讲解员) Program at Los Altos History Museum! Teen Docents interact with museum professionals and community members while experiencing a look at museum magic in action.
Once accepted into the Program, you will be invited to a welcome reception on May 7. In early summer, you will join in a one-week, intensive seminar(集中研讨会) from 10 A. m.-2 p. m.. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will become official Museum Teen Docents. Teen Docents are an important part of the Museum, interacting with visitors, leading tours, and helping to plan important museum events.Why Join
You will:
*Work in an interactive environment, educate the public on local history and create community
*Learn valuable skills and gain real work experience
Who We Are Looking for
You have:
*Appreciation for history and community
*Interest in public speaking and community engagement
Requirements
You:
*Are a currently enrolled (注册) high school student
*Can complete and hand in the application no later than April 14, 2024
*Are available for a one-week, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. intensive seminar starting on June 15 or July 15
*Can commit to a minimum of 2-4 hours per month for in-person work at the Museum from July2024-June 2025
1. What do the applicants have to do before becoming official Museum Teen Docents
A. Help make a plan of a museum event. B. Interact with museum professionals.
C. Finish a one-week intensive seminar. D. Lead an actual tour of the museum.
2. Who is the Museum looking for
A. A teenager who has previous volunteering experience.
B. A teenager who has enthusiasm for the public speaking.
C. A teenager who can engage in at least 4 hours per month.
D. A teenager who has visited varieties of museums in person.
3. When is the deadline for the application
A. April 14, 2024. B. May 7, 2024. C. June 15, 2024. D. July 15, 2024.
B
(2023-2024学年广西河池高一下学期月考)
3 Most Inspirational Stories For The Child In You
Whether you choose to share these tales with your children or enjoy a personal journey through their pages, you’re about to unwrap a fascinating world of inspiration! Now is the time to visit our web and be ready to be inspired!Oh, the Places You’ll Go! — By Dr. Seuss
In a world full of creatures and strange features living in a colorful town, there is a character who sets out on an amazing journey. This character sailed through many adventures. Facing all the challenges, this character never gave up. Do you know why Because it is understood that life is just an exciting journey that is full of surprises. And if you are brave enough, you will find lots of opportunities just waiting around the corner.The Little Engine That Could — By Watty Piper
In a colorful world of engines, there lived a tiny blue engine. It was small but it had big dreams! One day, the engines were entrusted (委派) with the most important task of the year: To deliver toys to children who live on the other side of the towering mountain. “It’s too hard. We can’t do it.” Said all the bigger engines. But the little engine believed in itself and set out on the mountain with effort. The little blue engine completed the task and it was only able to do this because it believed in itself!The Rainbow Fish — By Marcus Pfister
There was an extraordinarily beautiful fish called the Rainbow Fish that had sparkling scales in the oceans.
But it did not want to share its scales with other fish. Despite being so beautiful, it had no friends! One day, a wise octopus (章鱼) told the fish that we truly feel satisfied in life when we share our blessings with the less fortunate. The Rainbow Fish reflected on its own life and started sharing its scale with other fish. The Rainbow Fish made many friends that day. It discovered the joy of a true friendship.
4. If you hope your child has courage to conquer difficulties, which story you probably choose
A. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! B. The Little Engine That Could.
C. The Rainbow Fish. D. All of them.
5. Who makes the Rainbow Fish change its mind
A. Itself. B. Other fish. C. Marcus Pfister. D. The wise octopus.
6. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A story book. B. A web page. C. A newspaper. D. A textbook.
C
(2023-2024学年江苏省扬州高一下学期月考)
Many dishes make up the world of Garifuna food, but hudutu is probably its signature(明显的特色). The dish is closest to Yolanda Castillo’s heart.
The head chef of Chicago’s Garifuna Flava, Castillo developed a love for food earlier. It was in her native country of Belize that she learned the secrets of making hudutu. “My mom showed me the traditional way of cooking our Garifuna food.” she says.
After moving to Chicago with her husband, Castillo stayed true to her roots, gathering family members for grand meals. Not a single visit happened without someone praising Castillo’s ability to copy her mother’s traditional Garifuna recipes.
“My husband would always say, ‘One day, I’m going to open a restaurant for her.’” Castillo says. In 2008, the couple’s restaurant, Garifuna Flava, opened its doors in Chicago. In addition to Garifuna food, Garifuna Flava serves up Belizean food like rice and beans. “It’s amazing to see how many people from around the world have been here to taste our Garifuna food.” she says.
“Garifuna food, in particular, tells us a Caribbean story and a Central American story,” says López Oro, whose work focuses on later generations of Garifuna immigrants.(移民) “It gives us an opportunity to really think about the generational history of Garifuna migration.”
Though hudutu requires much work, Castillo uses a food processor to speed things up. The more hudutu she’s able to make, the more she’s able to sell—increasing the possibility of introducing the food to a wider, ever-hungry audience.
“I think people are really devoted to making hudutu a household name,” says López Oro, referring to the dish and the urgency many Garinagu feel about protecting their history, in part, through their food’s most famous dish.
7. What did Yolanda Castillo do after settling in Chicago
A. She gathered families every weekend. B. She maintained the traditions of the food.
C. She developed a true love for cooking. D. She got married with Rhodel Castillo.
8. What can we know about Garifuna Flava
A. It has received diners from many countries. B. It was passed down from Castillo’s mother.
C. It primarily serves people rice and beans. D. It has already become a tourist attraction.
9. What can we infer about Garifuna food from the words of López Oro
A. It is easy for people to cook by themselves. B. It has been well-protected throughout history.
C. It inspired him to study the Garifuna history. D. It reflects the mixture of different cultures.
10. Why does Castill o use a food processor to make hudutu
A. To promote Garifuna food more efficiently. B. To follow health tendency in the food industry.
C. To increase the real income of her restaurant. D. To improve the appeal of hudutu worldwide.
D
(2023-2024学年山东济宁高一下学期期中)
In my childhood, my parents would take me to watch games. I loved the excitement I would feel when we went to watch these events, especially when the scores were close until the very end of the game. My meaningful attempt at sports began with T-ball at the age of three, progressed to the basketball court at six, and finally turned into a firm devotion to the game of baseball from the age of eight onward.
One of my most memorable moments was at the World Series when I was eleven and played on the Texas Rattlers. The July heat was unbearable. It was the semi-final game. Sweating like a pig, we ran into the dugout for our last at-bat (上场击球); we were down one run now. I was the second hitter and captain of the team, and I was ready for this moment. In the next few seconds, I had the chance to show my strength as a hitter and my ability to be a leader under pressure by hitting a home run! We carried the day!
As the team captain, I remember the time I had to give a speech to my team because we had lost an important game. I was nervous, but I knew it was my responsibility to cheer my team up when they were cast down. This experience has shaped my mind, making me become more independent, so I’m obtaining the ability to talk like a leader in front of my team and a group. Sports get it through my head that you can’t win at everything in life all the time.
On and of the field, I am more iron-willed, disciplined(遵守纪律的) and respectful, and a better leader. I have had so many awesome experiences through sports, which have taught me much and prepared me for the future. The memories of all the trips and diverse experiences I have had will be with me for a lifetime.
11. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph
A. He often switched sports. B. He was a gifted child in sports.
C. He had a busy childhood. D. He was fond of sports from childhood.
12. How did the author feel during the semi-final at the World Series
A. Stressed and tired. B. Proud and confident.
C. Unbearable and down. D. Surprised and energetic.
13. What was tough for the author according to paragraph 3
A. Leading his team to face failure. B. Giving a speech before the team.
C. Improving his leadership qualities. D. Overcoming his own nervousness.
14. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Interesting Life of Sports B. Life Lessons from Sports
C. Deep Affection for Sports D. Special Moments in Sports
E
(2023-2024学年浙江杭州高一下学期月考)
In May 2019, a friend who had previously been involved in the Restless Development Sierra Leone Business Brains project encouraged me to apply for the “Saving Lives II” project. Seeing this as an opportunity to move closer to my ambition of working in the medical field in the near future, I eagerly seized the chance. Fortunately, my performance during the interview led to me being awarded the role.
Following the basic training, I was sent to volunteer in Kurubonla, a remote community located in the northem region of Sierra Leone. This assignment presented challenges such as limited road access and communication networks. At first, I felt concerned about being sent there, but with a determined mindset, I set out on the journey, driven by a passion to contribute to my country’s development and to push my personal boundaries.
As I got to know the community, I quickly realized that the challenges extended beyond language barriers and cultural differences; there was also a sense of isolation from my peers. However, I refused to allow these challenges to stop me. I threw myself in my duties, working together with local leaders and community members to identify the most pressing needs. Together, we carried out the projects aimed at improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure (基础设施). Additionally, I organized workshops and training courses to share my knowledge and skills with the locals.
Over time, I witnessed the positive impact of our collective efforts. Healthcare facilities improved, the number of students in schools increased, and the overall quality of life in the community showed signs of improvement. These achievements were not solely mine; they were a testament to the cooperative spirit and commitment of the entire community.
15. What do we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs
A. He was unwilling to volunteer in Sierra Leonne.
B. He felt excited about the assignment in Kurubonla.
C. He applied for the “Saving Lives Ⅱ” project for his future promise.
D. He was immediately sent to Kurubonla after he was awarded the role.
16. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. He assisted in the projects led by the locals.
B. He met with only language and cultural barriers.
C. He overcame challenges to serve the community.
D. He attended the training courses organized by the local leaders.
17. Which of the following best describes the author’s personality
A. Devoted but stubborn. B. Determined and passionate.
C. Confident and cautious. D. Motivated but moody.
18. What is the passage mainly about
A. The author’s growth through volunteering.
B. Language and culture in voluntary work.
C. Collective efforts in community development.
D. Volunteers’ challenges in remote communities.
F
(2023-2024学年湖北襄阳高一下学期期中)
However seemingly boring, the choices we make in social activities almost always depend on those with whom we’re dealing. If we’re out of work, for example, and meet someone for the first time, we would tend to act differently if we believe he or she is a potential(潜在的) boss. We’d probably be more attentive, keep longer eye contact, choose our words a little more carefully, speak with increased confidence, and so on. With good friends, or perhaps those who don’t have high respect, our conduct would almost certainly be less respectful. Who the receiver is and, or rather, the status(地位) level that we attach to him or her, affects how we express ourselves.
Our feelings about the use of laughter and humor will also depend on those with whom we’re relating. Their status will help direct the course of activities. We feel more comfortable expressing laughter in the presence of close friends than near a scientist or a leader.
Not only will we adjust our direction of conversation based on others’ status, but also on their emotional state or mood at the time of the exchange. If friends are celebrating their job promotion, we’re going to be more comfortable laughing with them than under more typical conditions. If they’re dealing with a job loss, we’ll probably avoid drawing attention to their job.
As social animals, we’re born with an ability to “read” the status and the emotional state of others. This is true even when dealing with strangers. Most of the time their clues are nonverbal (非语言的), many being realized subconsciously (下意识地). For example, expensive clothing or watches might show their financial status; something about their facial expressions or willingness to make eye contact can suggest their mood.
This will lead us to the next, and maybe most important question: What is the nature of the relationship between the sender and the receiver or receivers The answer directly affects our ability to understand who someone is and how they are. This will be the topic I deal with beginning with my next chapter.
19. What does the example in Paragraph 1 suggest
A. Shared respect is the basis of friendships. B. The choices we make are of great importance.
C. Social activities are affected by status. D. Communication is easier between equal partners.
20. With whom do we feel most comfortable laughing
A. A potential boss. B. A newly married friend.
C. A recently-promoted leader. D. A prize-winning scientist.
21. How can we read strangers’ emotional state
A. By observing how they dress. B. By asking about their wish to talk.
C. By focusing on their conversational clues. D. By understanding their body language.
22. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. An official report. B. A philosophy magazine.
C. A textbook. D. A social science book.
G
(2023-2024学年浙江宁波高一下学期期中)
Arbor Day came from the mind of a tree lover named Julius Sterling Morton, who had a passion for planting
all kinds of trees. Morton was born in Adams, New York, in 1832, but his life took a decisive turn on his wedding day in October 1854. After he and his bride, Caroline Joy French, were married in Detroit, they headed west for adventure in the wilds of Nebraska Territory. The couple settled on 160 treeless acres (the key word here is treeless).
Despite being busy with his work and having four sons, Morton planted thousands of trees on the homestead he called the Morton “ranche”. He planted an apple orchard, as well as peach, plum, and pear trees, plus cottonwoods, evergreens, beeches, and more.
Morton took every opportunity he could to spread the word. He gave speeches and filled his newspaper with agricultural advice, urging Nebraskans to plant trees and try new crops.
Today, the family home, Arbor Lodge, is a state park in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Over the years, Arbor Lodge grew from a four-room home into a 52-room mansion, complete with a terraced garden, a pine grove, and 65 acres of more than 250 varieties of trees and shrubs.
Julius Sterling Morton died at the age of 70 on April 27, 1902, writing just a month earlier that he hoped to plant trees as soon as the weather turned warm. A statue of him stands in the National Hall of Fame in Washington, D. C.
Highlights from Morton’s Career
·Morton worked as a journalist and a politician, becoming secretary and acting governor of the Nebraska Territory from 1858 to 1861.
·In 1872, Morton declared: “If I had the power, I would compel every man in the State who had a home of his own to plant out fruit trees.”
·In 1893, President Grover Cleveland appointed him U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. He also served on the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture and the State Horticultural Society.
23. What do we know about Julius Sterling Morton
A. He planted trees on weddings. B. He was crazy for adventure.
C. He was fond of planting trees. D. He had no time for planting.
24. What did Morton do to achieve his goal of tree planting
A. He spread words about his adventures.
B. He called on people to plant trees.
C. He tried to find adventures in the wilds.
D. He planted only fruit trees in his garden.
25. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Arbor Lodge
A. To suggest planting more trees.
B. To show the great practice of Morton.
C. To illustrate the beauty of Morton’s home.
D. To prove human can change nature.
26. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Who Was Julius Sterling Morton B. What Is Arbor Day
C. What Is the History of Arbor Day D. What Is the Power of Trees
H
(2023-2024学年河南郑州高一下学期期中)
Dropping off my three-year-old boy at preschool, I came across Jessica, a fellow mom in pain about the upcoming Valentine’s Day party craft. Despite my exhaustion(筋疲力尽), I offered to deal with it for her. Later that night, my husband Eric found me cutting out construction paper hearts for Jessica’s project, in addition to the one I’d already prepared for our son’s party. Observing my stress, he questioned why I always put myself in such situations. It was a moment of reflection on my tendency to overpromise and please others, even at the cost of my own well-being.
I often did things I didn’t want to do because I was afraid of disappointing someone. It didn’t take long on the Internet to discover that I’m a people pleaser, eager to earn the acceptance of others. Eric was right. I couldn’t go on like this. So I spoke with two experts to find out how to balance a healthier relationship with helping others.
I told psychotherapist Kate Crocco, author of Drawing the Line: How to Achieve More Peace and Less Burnout in Your Life, about offering to do Jessica's craft. “People pleasers sometimes think that if they don’t bend over backward for others, the other person won’t survive. We need to believe that our friends and family can figure out things for themselves,” she says.
Karen Ehman, author of When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable: How to Break the Pattern of People Pleasing and Confidently Live Your Life, says, “People pleasers are often passive about how they spend their time. They can be easily swayed and fill their time with someone else’s plans and then become overwhelmed (被压垮的).”
I wondered if I could learn to say no without feeling guilty(内疚的). Recently hosting the family Easter celebration posed a significant task for my husband, one of eight children, and I needed to help. Meanwhile, the community leader requested my assistance in teaching the kindergarten class on Easter Sunday. Politely, I turned down. The community leader expressed understanding and mentioned seeking other volunteers. While it wasn’t a completely guilt-free refusal, it marked a long-awaited step in the right direction.
27. What problem did the author have
A. She wasn’t good at doing crafts.
B. She didn’t know how to use Internet.
C. She struggled with being a people pleaser.
D. She had difficulty getting on with Jessica.
28. What does Kate Crocco suggest
A. Accepting others’ choices and lifestyles.
B. Allowing others to solve their own problems.
C. Being careful when making friends with people pleasers.
D. Establishing clear limits when managing work and life.
29. What does the underlined word “swayed” in the last but one paragraph mean
A. Influenced. B. Frightened. C. Misunderstood. D. Cheated.
30. How did the author react to the request of the community leader
A. She suggested other volunteers. B. She hesitated for a while.
C. She turned a deaf ear to it. D. She refused it politely.
I
(2023-2024学年浙江高一下学期期中)
Built in 1990, the Moriyama City Firefly Forest Museum has been trying to recover the number of the Genji firefly(源氏萤火虫), whose population was near extinction in the first half of the 20th century.
In Japan, fireflies have long been the sign of summer. Moriyama’s Genji fireflies were especially prized for their vivid, yellow-green glow. However, from 1868 to 1912, a commercial firefly industry developed. In just one night, a single hunter could catch about as many as 3,000 fireflies, sweeping the earth with brushes to frighten just egg-laying fireflies from riverbanks. It was easiest to catch female fireflies when they laid their eggs. Thus, there were fewer and fewer left to produce the next generation. At the same time, a fast-urbanizing Japan was turning Moriyama’s once ideal habitats into places where few fireflies could survive. Concrete was laid on the banks where there was once grass. Wastewater ran into the waters where the larvae(幼虫) grew.
The founders set its museum in the kind of habitat that Genji fireflies would find attractive. They created an artificial river and planted its banks with grass. Inside the museum, they mate and reproduce Genji fireflies; it is still the only organization to do so in a large size. Fireflies lay thousands of eggs. When the larvae come out, they are moved to boxes with flowing water. They grow there until February when the larvae are moved to the man-made river. Then, the fireflies leave the water and take flight in June.
The museum also has educational purpose. Throughout the year, it lectures on the insect’s history and ecology in schools. They also lead museum activities and other training and awareness campaigns, including the museum’s magazine, From the Firefly Forest. Cleanup activities around waters are also organized.
The action is reasonable but, despite their efforts, the number of Genji fireflies hasn’t increased so much in Moriyama. Most other habitats continue to become worse due to urbanization. Unless people preserve them, fireflies will continue to suffer. “The only chance at recovering Genji firefly populations is to act now,” ecologist Kato warns. “We’re running out of time to provide the environmental education to save Japan’s beloved insect.”
31. Why did the number of the Genji fireflies decrease
A. Because the banks where they once lived disappeared.
B. Because the waters where the larvae grew were polluted.
C. Because over 3,000 female fireflies were caught every night.
D. Because a commercial firefly industry developed their habitats.
32. What efforts has the Firefly Forest Museum made
A. It has organized various educational activities.
B. It has helped Genji fireflies lay thousands of eggs.
C. It has helped Genji fireflies leave the water and take flight in June.
D. It has created the kind of habitat that the Genji fireflies would find attractive.
33. What does Kato think of the task of recovering the Genji fireflies population
A. It is reasonable. B. It makes no sense.
C. It wastes lots of time. D. It needs immediate action.
34. What is the text mainly about
A. The extinction of Genji fireflies in Japan.
B. The reappearance of Genji fireflies in Japan.
C. Efforts made to recover Genji fireflies by a Japanese museum.
D. The effect of urbanization on Japan’s favorite glowing insect.
J
(2023-2024学年重庆沙坪坝高一下学期期中)
Earlier this month, Bob Dylan released The Philosophy of Modern Song, a collection of 66 songs, detailing their status in music and, sometimes, explaining what a given track might mean or do. The book reminded me of the Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music, in which Smith intelligently summarizes each song's narrative arc as if it were a newspaper headline. Dylan is less direct and more tends to allegorical (讽喻的) long speeches.
Dylan has always had a slightly tense relationship with the writers and journalists who grammatically analyze his songs for meaning, and, while reading The Philosophy of Modern Song, there were moments when I grew slightly red-faced, worried that the book might be an purposeful joke, making fun of all the drooling (垂涎) critics who have gone thrilled trying to illustrate the greatness and beauty of his work. Yet the pattern and rhythm of his descriptions will be quite familiar to anyone who listened to “Theme Time Radio Hour”, the Sirius XM show that Dylan hosted from 2006 to 2009.
Ultimately, both projects repeat, in a serious way, just how difficult it is to study, investigate, and evaluate something as indescribable and brain-scrambling(烧脑) as popular music.
The Philosophy of Modern Song picked a limited number of songs, for Dylan to define the masterpieces that defined him, and he did so determinedly. Much like Smith’s Anthology, Dylan’s book is deeply personal, despite its sweeping title. It’s obvious that Dylan did not adjust his preferences to suit a cultural narrative or to play down his age. Yet that the book contains only four songs performed by women is both depressing and astonishing. This might lead readers to question Dylan’s character and, more worrying, to wonder about the limits of his musical knowledge.
35. What do the two books, The Philosophy of Modern Song and Anthology of American Folk Music, have in common
A. The writing style. B. The writers’ career.
C. The books’ subject. D. The creation background.
36. Why might the author feel slightly red-faced
A. Because he was on bad terms with Bob Dylan.
B. Because he failed to listen to Dylan’s radio program.
C. Because he was laughed at for his comments on Dylan’s book.
D. Because he may be among those critics taking advantage of Dylan’s works.
37. What do we know about the book The Philosophy of Modern Song
A. It presents a whole history of American folk music.
B. It offers a review on Bob Dylan’s personal music albums.
C. It suggests a possible lack of attention to women’s music.
D. It follows the example of Anthology of American Folk Music.
38. What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage
A. To question Dylan’s expertise in folk music.
B. To introduce the newly-published book by Bob Dylan.
C. To blame Dylan for his underestimating female musicians.
D. To compare the two books of Philosophy and Anthology.
K
(2023-2024学年河南衡阳高一下学期期中)
The feeling of envy(忌妒) strikes at many moments these days: When a friend buys a house, or when a neighbor shares good news about their successful side project while you’re caught by sky-high debts, and when a co-worker gets a new job while your career has no progress.
“It’s normal to feel envious. After all, envy is a universal emotion, and we don't have to feel ashamed by it,” psychologists(心理学家) say. In fact, psychologists suggest trying a powerful method and analyzing our envy to get clues about what we really want out of life. Doing so can help us figure out next steps in our careers and personal lives.
“Two distinct types of envy exist. Malicious(怀有恶意的) envy arrives with anger, annoyance and a sense of wanting to take an advantage away from another person,” says Jan Crusius, psychologist and professor of motivation and emotion at University of Greifswald in Germany. Benign(良性的) envy, on the other hand, is when you wish you were in someone else’s position but don’t feel like tearing them down. That envy can inspire self-reflection and the motivation to set new goals. Research from Crusius has shown that marathon runners who were to experience benign envy also set higher goals for themselves, and tended to run faster in their races.
Rather than bottle up envy when it occurs, start by asking who inspires a mix of admiration and envy in your life. If they’ve achieved a particular milestone, investigate why you’re drawn to that achievement. The answer may point you on a more fulfilling path. Changing your thoughts helps you view someone as a model to catch up rather than an opponent(对手) to defeat, and helps you focus on what you can control.
39. How did the author introduce the topic of the text
A. By showing a definition. B. By telling a story.
C. By giving examples. D. By listing a series of findings.
40. What can benign envy bring us
A. Improvement. B. Anger. C. Happiness. D. Gratitude.
41. What should we do to deal with envy according to paragraph 4
A. Set a goal for ourselves. B. Defeat our opponent.
C. Just let it be. D. Bottle up our envy.
42. Where can this text be read
A. In a news report. B. In a psychological magazine.
C. In a book review. D. In a novel.
L
(2023-2024学年湖北省襄阳高一下学期期中)
With increasing information through technology, our students are becoming less active and do not develop
relationships with self, others and the environment. Outdoor Education does not only promote physical development in students but it also focuses on each of their personal, social and self-awareness development.
That is what the Outdoor Education Programme (OEP) at Marymount Convent School aims to do. The most interesting part of Marymount’s OEP is the adventure camp that helps students to grow in determination and courage as they deal with challenges. The adventure camp provides an opportunity for the students to learn more about basic survival skills, respect and responsibility for self, others and environmental awareness.
For the energetic ones, like Sofia-Jane Wong Enqi, the activities in OEP are a dream come true. She loves activities such as hiking and team-building activities. During hiking, the primary 6 student learnt the value of cooperation(合作) instead of competition. She discovered how easy it was for her and her teammates to complete challenges when people were not fighting to take the lead but instead stopping and listening to each other.
Another primary 6 student, Mithra Anandan, got an even greater benefit while hiking. She had never been very interested in physical activities but as she joined her friends on a hike, she learnt to continue despite having to stop for breaks. Working hard to reach the end of the hike taught her the value of adaptation even if others can go farther or faster. It is not about a race; it is about completing and enjoying a journey.
Their parents also observed clear improvements in their children’s self-management and responsibility. “My parents praised me for my positive change in character and of course, I had burnt a good amount of calories!” says Mithra laughingly. Sofia-Jane adds: “Days after I returned from the camp, my mom said that I became more independent, cleaning up after my meals and doing my homework without being reminded.”
43. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to
A. Promoting the all-round development of students.
B. Increasing students’ knowledge of technology.
C. Helping students enjoy their love of adventure.
D. Letting parents take part in outdoor activities.
44. What did Sofia-Jane say about hiking
A. It taught her basic life skills.
B. It improved her self-management skills.
C. It helped her know the importance of cooperation.
D. It raised her awareness of the environment.
45. What benefit did Mithra gain while hiking
A. Strong physical strength. B. A competitive spirit.
C. Great determination. D. A sense of responsibility.
46. What is the best title for the text
A. How to survive in the wild
B. Why students love adventure camps
C. Outdoor Education Programme: a team-building activity
D. Beyond the classroom: learning in the great outdoors
M
(2023-2024学年·湖南邵阳高一下学期月考)
All young people dream of travelling the world. They are excited and very eager to see new sights. However,
they have little idea how they would really do it if given the chances. Because their knowledge of geography is quite limited, they seldom know much about the places they wish to visit or how they would get there.
Already hundreds of thousands of Chinese student tourists are visiting these places--Wuyi, Lhasa, Lijiang, Dali, Vientiane and Phnom Penh. Indeed, these students will soon be the most travelled generation in China’s long history. The World Tourist Organization predicts that a quarter of a century from now the number of Chinese tourists going abroad will be twenty times what it is today. The largest percentage of these tourists will visit Southeast Asia. Not all Chinese who travel abroad will be tourists, however. More and more youths are deciding to volunteer their skills in this region, much like their peers in the Peace Corps and VSO.
Critical thinking skills required include planning for a trip and solving problems after the trip has begun. The focus is on how to read an atlas (地图集) to make travel plans and how to find ways of travelling. An atlas offers a wealth of information about geography and is one way to increase students’ awareness of their global environment. The use of an atlas especially addresses the needs of students with different visual and spatial(空间的) learning styles.
47. The main idea of the first paragraph is __________.
A. all young people wish to travel around the world
B. all young people love travelling, however, their geographical knowledge is limited
C. all young people like to learn the knowledge of geography
D. all young people are aware of the places they are going to
48. What does the World Tourist Organization predict
A. The number of Chinese tourists going abroad will be twenty times what it is today in about ten years.
B. The number of Chinese tourists going abroad will be twenty times what it is today in about twenty five years.
C. Students will soon be the most travelled generation in China’s long history.
D. Chinese people travel abroad to relax themselves.
49. One way to increase students’ awareness of their global environment is for them to __________.
A. watch TV B. listen to radio news
C. plan a trip D. read the maps
50. What can we infer (推断) from the passage
A. Students know nothing about how to plan a trip.
B. Southeast Asia will be the most popular place in the world.
C. Young people will be crazy about Internet travelling.
D. When we are travelling, critical thinking skills are necessary.
N
(2023-2024学年山东潍坊高一下学期期中)
Does forgiveness go against our human nature To address this, we need to ask a further question: What makes us human Simply put, people hold two contrasting views on humanity. The first centers on control and power. In an early paper on forgiveness, Droll (1984) wrote that human nature leans more towards aggression (攻击性) than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against what they’re built for, much to their harm. He believes
that forgivers are risking their own well-being as they show forgiveness to others, who might then take advantage of them.
For the second view, we see respect and love, in the sense of serving others, in the work of Lewis, Amini, and Lannon (2001). They present the scientific argument that we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. From this second viewpoint, forgiveness plays a key role in the overall health of both individuals and communities, both physically and mentally, because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the reduction of hatred and the reestablishment of harmony.
Given that control and disrespect can affect a person’s psychological(心理的) and relational well-being, the first approach does not seem workable as a way to live. Given that forgiveness has been shown in numerous studies to increase well-being, it follows that the second approach seems more effective, both from the reasoning of philosophy and the supported theories from social science. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. Consider, how well has slavery(奴隶制) worked as a way of social harmony
As an important warning, when we take a Classical Realist philosophical viewpoint, that of Aristotle, we see the difference between possibility and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the ability to forgive, but we have the chance to learn and get better at it. The actuality of forgiving, its actual application in conflict(冲突) situations, grows with certain training.
51. What is Droll’s idea about forgiveness
A. It is a sign of weakness.
B. It is a part of human nature.
C. It is a threat to one’s well-being.
D. It is a natural response to aggression.
52. Why does the author mention “slavery” in paragraph 3
A. To blame the unfairness of the system.
B. To illustrate the harm from over control.
C. To stress the importance of management.
D. To promote the idea of harmonious interactions.
53. What is the author’s attitude toward forgiveness
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Uncertain.
54. How is forgiveness developed according to Aristotle
A. Born nature. B. Social upbringing.
C. Learned practice. D. Outside pressure.
O
(2023-2024学年江苏省扬州高一下学期月考)
Across the country, October is National Financial Planning Month, a time when you might want to look back on your retirement statement or rethink investments (投资) for the new year. The month also serves as a good reminder to teach the ones you love a thing or two about money basics. Whether it’s explaining the value of a dollar or delayed enjoyment for a beloved toy, you can explain to children where money comes from, how best to keep it,
and the ways that you can use well-earned cash to shape the world we live in.
Financial literacy, simply put, is the know-how to prepare, track expenses, save, plan for retirement, and manage debt. Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch says it’s never too early to start talking about finances, and it can be as simple as taking them shopping or doing everyday tasks around the house. “Your children learn from your habits and the way you spend or save and even talk about money will shape how your children manage money in the future, even if you don’t realize it,” says Woroch.
Most people think that the easiest way to teach their kids about money is to let them watch what they do—from the convenience store to online shopping. But the right way is to practice being a role model of what you hope they (and you) would do when faced with money problems or opportunities.
Woroch says including kids in setting up a budget(预算) for an upcoming event can be a great learning experience. When you have to make a budget cut, think before you complain. Watch how you talk about sacrificing (牺牲) short-term pleasure for long-term gain.
If your family is doing well despite economic downturn, you can teach your kids to appreciate what they have and encourage them to help others in need. Ramirez, a senior advisor at Tend, suggests that parents “increase children’s awareness about how money can benefit others, not just themselves, by encouraging them to raise money for a cause.” This is also a great way to develop their social awareness.
55. Why should kids have financial literacy
A. To avoid debts. B. To obtain happiness.
C. To become experts. D. To form a smart view towards money.
56. Which is suggested for parents to teach children financial literacy
A. Setting a good example. B. Opening an online store.
C. Asking them to shop alone. D. Making them solve money issues.
57. What does Ramirez like to see according to the last paragraph
A. Parents praise children’s efforts. B. Parents donate money for charity.
C. Children save money for a cause. D. Children make money by themselves.
P
(2023-2024学年安徽芜湖高一下学期期中)
Stress often occurs when humans have too much work or are in immediate danger. We communicate our stress to others through our behavior and physiological changes. Thus, stress can communicate information and even be useful for survival in certain situations. On the other hand, the massive spread of stress frequently leads to dangerous situations in groups, such as mass panic.
However, not only humans, but also animals can experience and spread stress. This is the present research focus of Dr Hanja Brand l from the University of Konstanz.
“It has been repeatedly shown that stress can be spread from one human to another,” Brand l says. “Often, a similarly strong physiological response is triggered, even though you have never experienced the stress yourself.” But what is known about stress among animals Brand l concludes other animals in the group can be just as stressed as the friend who experienced something bad. Stress is evolutionarily deeply rooted and the process is similar in all vertebrates(脊椎动物).
When are animals stressed To be mentioned primarily are naturally occurring threats to which they are exposed, such as natural enemies. Human influences raise the level of stress. “Increasing changes in the habitat or noise and light pollution also have an impact as these massively influence the environment of the animals.” Brand l explains. “Animals are flexible and can adapt to situations. But at some point, the stress response—the adaptations that otherwise help animals better escape stressors like enemies—no longer gives them a survival advantage,” she adds.
This not only endangers the animals’ health, but also changes the social structure of groups. “If we know how the underlying mechanisms (机制) work, we can better protect animals,” says Brandl.
For humans, too, insights from the animal world are useful, she says. “With humans, we can’t measure the functionality of groups under stress well in natural scenes.” Therefore, Brandl is now continuing her studies. In the future, this will make it easier to respond to and help with the spread of stress in groups of people.
58. What can we learn about stress from paragraph 1
A. Stress is both good and bad.
B. Group living. can easily cause stress.
C. Each individual reacts differently to stressful situations.
D. Poor communication is one of the biggest causes of stress.
59. What does the underlined word “triggered” probably mean in paragraph 3
A. Ignored. B. Eased. C. Caused. D. Transformed.
60. What can humans do to help animals reduce stress
A. Supply food to them.
B. Make them live in groups.
C. Protect their habitat from being destroyed.
D. Provide opportunities for them to practice their survival skills.
61. From which is the text probably taken
A. A pet magazine. B. A news website.
C. A book review. D. A technical forum.
