四川省成都市蓉城名校2023-2024学年高二下学期期末联考英语试题（无答案，无听力原文及音频）

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Many people are fond of volcanoes,but few are willing to be faced with extremely high
temperatures by themselves.However,Katia and Maurice,a French couple,are the exception.
Over the last couple of decades,they have followed eruptions and approached dangerous lava
(and poisonous gases,documenting their discoveries with amazing photography and
mind-blowing imagery.
The couple met by chance on a bench at the university of Strasbourg in 1960s,and soon
they formed a bond through the shared fascination for volcanoes.On graduating,they devoted
themselves to various pursuits of volcanic observation without any financial support.They hit
the road with limited budget and pure love for fire.
The journey has been full of danger and excitement.In order to get the precious first-hand
information,they risked their lives to brave the heat and falling rocks,getting closer to the
danger than anyone else.Consequently,they have photographed the eruption of many
volcanoes up-close and personal,such as the At Umari Volcano and the Cape Columbia
Volcano.These incredible set of photographs attracted public officials'attention,which later
helped the couple to acquire government funds to visit hundreds,if not thousands,of volcanoes
all over the globe.
In June 1991,along with 40 other people,the couple set out to film the eruption at Mount
Unzen in Japan.Unfortunately,Katia and Maurice lost their lives as they were researching
potential volcanic events to warn people in the area to evacuate ()Later investigation
revealed that Katia's and Maurice's bodies were closest to the volcano crater.
In 2022,their story was adapted into a documentary called Fire of Love by Sara Dosa,an
award-winning director.And one of the audience commented,"I was fascinated by the
achievement of the couple.This was all done before the arrival of drones (and remote
sensors which are used today to study volcanoes."
24.What distinguishes the French couple from other volcano lovers
A.They were well-educated volcano experts.
B.They were willing to put themselves at risk.
C.They were skillful at taking pictures of volcanoes.
D.They successfully avoided being hurt by lava and gases.
25.What did the couple do along their volcano journey
A.They attempted to save lives from future volcanic events.
B.They required the financial support from the government.
C.They were closer to At Umari Volcano than anybody else.
D.They recorded the whole journey to make it into a documentary.
26.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A.The audience was motivated to study volcanoes.
B.The couple invented drones and remote sensors for research
C.The couple lived in an era that lacked advanced tech-products.
D.The couple were more capable than drones and remote sensors.
27.Which of the following words can best describe Katia and Maurice
A.Dedicated and cautious.
B.Risk-taking and mysterious.
C.Passionate and adventurous.
D.Considerate and peace-loving.
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