专题04 期中复习阅读理解之说明文30篇(各地市期中真题)-2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期中复习(人教版2019)含答案与解析

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2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期中复习(人教版2019)
专题04 期中复习阅读理解之说明文30篇(各地市期中真题)
一、阅读理解
(2024高二下·白云期中)Have you ever wanted to see your dreams after you woke up Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may help you do this in the near future!
Researchers from Osaka University in Japan have trained an AI system to recreate images in people's heads. The pictures AI has created include a teddy bear, an airplane and a clock tower. The technology is 80 percent accurate, reported Science magazine.
Previously there have been AI models that can turn a word or phrase into images. The AI has studied lots of images and their text descriptions. Over time. the AI can find patterns and recreate pictures if you first input text.
This time, the researchers took a step further. They trained the AI to link people's brain scan data with images. They asked four people to look at 10, 000 different images, and let the Al find patterns of blood flow in the brain. Then the patterns can be related to the images.
If people looked at an airplane, the AI would use the brain scan data to create an image of a very cloudy airplane. Then, it would turn on the previous "text- to- image" model. By feeding the keyword "airplane", the AI would improve the image and make it more real.
"It's a new method that combines textual and visual information to ‘ read the brain' ", Ariel Goldstein from Princeton University told Science magazine.
Researchers said the technology could someday help the patients with paralysis to communicate. It might also help scientists understand dreams or even how other animals see the world.
1.What do we know about the AI system mentioned in Paragraph 2
A.It can help train people's minds.
B.It can fully present people's dreams.
C.It was created for drawing people's heads.
D.It can recreate pictures in people's heads.
2.What can we learn about the new Al models
A.They can turn a word or phrase into images.
B.They can form patterns of blood flow in the brain.
C.They can find different photos from the internet.
D.They can combine textual and visual data to' read the brain'
3.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A.How to know the way animals see the world.
B.How people with paralysis talk with others.
C.What the new Al technology could be used for.
D.How AI technology affects people's dreams.
4.Which part of a newspaper may this text appear
A.Entertainment. B.Health. C.Education. D.Science.
(2024高二下·恩施期中) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Pieter Bruegel's iconic 1565 painting The Harvesters hangs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work shows people harvesting wheat nearly as tall as they are. "Nowadays, however, if you walk through a wheat field, you basically see that wheat is about knee-height. The reduced height is essentially a consequence of being bred (培育) along with genes for increasing production to feed a growing population," biologist De Smet explained.
De Smet said wheat was just one example of how historical artwork could allow us to track the transformation of food crops over time. He teamed up with art historian Vergauwen, a friend since childhood, to document such art work around the world. They have been mainly looking at things where they can spot changes in shape, color and size.
Their interest in plants in artwork began with a visit to the Hermitage Museum, where they noticed an odd-looking watermelon in an early-17th-century painting. It appeared to be pale and white on the inside. Biologist De Smet assumed the painter had done a poor job. But art historian Vergauwen had a different idea. "No, this is one of the best painters ever from that era. So if he painted it like that, that's the way it must have looked like," he explained.
Other paintings revealed that both red and white watermelons were grown during the 17th century. "With all the genetic knowledge we now have, we can look at how something comes about in more detail," said De Smet. "For example, until the 18th century, European strawberries appeared tiny in paintings. They then grew in size as they were crossbred with North American varieties."
Ultimately, the team hopes to create an online research database of historical plant artwork. They seek the contributions of art enthusiasts around the world via the social media. "However," Vergauwen reminds, "if you're going to use, for example, Picasso to try and understand how a pear looked in the early 20th century, you might be misled."
5.What can we learn about the painting The Harvesters
A.It shows how people successfully grew wheat.
B.It proves that wheat was much shorter in the past.
C.It gives clues about how w heat in the 16th century looked like.
D.It explains the consequence of different breeding methods.
6.What inspired the research team to start their study
A.Their preference for food crops.
B.Their friendship since childhood.
C.Their divided views on an old painting.
D.Their shared interest in the Hermitage Museum.
7.What is the message from Vergauwen in the last paragraph
A.Art enthusiasts are not careful enough.
B.Abstract paintings often mislead people.
C.Oil paintings are hard to understand.
D.The source paintings need to be realistic.
8.What is the purpose of the text
A.To comment on historical plant paintings.
B.To tell interesting stories behind plant artwork.
C.To inform readers of a scientific breakthrough.
D.To introduce a study on food crop transformation.
(2024高二下·塔城期中)阅读理解
"Pop" stands for popular, and a pop singer has to work very hard to stay popular. He must either give the public what they want, or he must find a new way of singing that will attract their attention. Even when he has succeeded, and his records are sold everywhere, he cannot relax. Then he must work harder than ever to remain popular, because there are always younger singers trying to become famous and to steal some of the popularity.
The life of a successful pop singer isn't easy at all. He can only relax when he is alone, because everything he does is watched and reported in the special newspaper written for the fans. The fans are the most important people in the world for the singer. They buy his records, they go to his concerts, and they make him rich and famous. But they can be very annoying, too. Sometimes their enthusiasm (热情) is so hysterical (歇斯底里的) that they do anything to get a souvenir (纪念品). They steal handkerchief, they tear off buttons, and they even cut off pieces of unfortunate singer's hair. Many singers have been forced to hide, and some who have not been so lucky as to escape have been stripped (剥) practically naked by their fans. A pop singer has to spend a lot of money on clothes because he must always look smart, or at any rate, different. He must have a luxurious (豪华的) car. And most importantly, he must always keep smiling for the benefit of his public.
9.Pop singer works very hard____.
A.to get attention B.to stay popular
C.to get more money D.to sell more records
10.The underlined word "annoying" in the second paragraph means____ .
A.lovely B.friendly C.boring D.angry
11.A pop singer has a lot of clothes in order to keep himself____ .
A.smart and the same B.smart and different
C.healthy and young D.rich and strong
12.A suitable title for this passage might be____.
A.The Way to Become a Pop Singer
B.The Fans of the Pop Singer
C.The Pop Singers
D.The Success of Pop Singers
(2024高二下·隆昌期中) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
To adapt to climate change, some flowers are darkening their color to protect themselves from the suns radiation, new research shows.
The study suggests that over the past 75 years, the ultraviolet (UV) pigments (紫外线色素) in flowers have increased in response to rising temperatures and the thinning ozone layer (臭氧层). The flowers won't look any different to humans, but insects consider the higher levels of UV pigments as a darker color, which could be confusing when they try to find out colorful flowers to land on.
The UV-absorbing pigments in flowers work like sunscreen and protect sensitive cells from harmful radiation, Matthew Koski, a plant ecologist at Clemson University, says. He and his team hoped to determine if changes in pigments were a result of environmental change-and if so, what are the plants responding to The team collected dried, pressed plants across North America, Australia and Europe. In total, they studied 1, 238 samples from 42 different species dating back to 1941. Then, using a UV-sensitive camera, they photographed flower petals from each species. Next, they paired the photographs with the historic local temperature and ozone level data from the time the plant was picked to see how the pigment level changed over time.
The researchers found that the changes in pigments differ between species, a result of the flowers structure. Flowers with open, exposed pollen had more UV-absorbing pigments when ozone levels were low and radiation was high. But flowers with pollen surrounded by the petal responded to temperatures, not ozone levels.
As climate change continues to intensify, these changes in flowers color can affect plant-insect interactions. When the whole flowers get darker, insects might miss the flowers entirely. "This has a negative influence on plant reproduction," Koski says.
13.What is the cause of flowers color changing according to the research
A.The impact of the climate crisis.
B.The loss of natural habitats.
C.The harm of nuclear radiation.
D.The thickening of the ozone layer.
14.How did Koski's team get their findings
A.By collecting photographs of flowers from different species.
B.By analyzing how levels of UV pigments change over time.
C.By collecting abundant samples from various species.
D.By analyzing historic local temperature and ozone level data.
15.What can we learn about the change in pigments
A.It exists in flowers with exposed pollen only.
B.It responds to temperatures and sea levels.
C.It remains the same regardless of species.
D.It varies depending on the flowers structure.
16.What is Koski's attitude toward the change in flowers color
A.Concerned. B.Indifferent. C.Unclear. D.Optimistic.
(2024高二下·梅州期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
With a brain the size of a pinhead, insects perform fantastic navigational (导航的)abilities. They avoid obstacles and move through small openings. How do they do this, with their limited brain power Understanding the inner workings of an insect's brain can help us in our search towards energy-efficient computing, physicist Elisabetta Chicca of the University of Groningen demonstrates with her most recent result: A robot that acts like an insect.
In search of the neural(神经的) mechanism that drives insect behaviour, PhD student Thorben Schoepe developed a model of its neuronal activity and a small robot that uses this model to navigate. Schoepe's model is based on one main principle: always steer towards the area with the least apparent motion.
He had his robot drive through a long "corridor"—consisting of two walls with a random print on it—and the robot centred in the middle of the corridor, as insects tend to do. In other virtual environments, such as a space with obstacles or small openings, Schoepe's model also showed similar behaviour to insects.
"The model is so good," Chicca concludes, "that once you set it up, it will perform in all kinds of environments. That's the beauty of this result."
The fact that a robot can navigate in a realistic environment is not new. Rather, the model gives insight into how insects do the job, and how they manage to do things so efficiently.
Chicca explains, "Much of robotics is not concerned with efficiency. We humans tend to learn new tasks as we grow up and within robotics. This is reflected in the current trend of machine learning. But insects are able to fly immediately from birth. An efficient way of doing that is hardwired in their brains. In a similar way, you could make computers more efficient."
17. Why does Chicca want to study how the insect brain works
A.To make computers more efficient.
B.To make use of insects' brain power.
C.To understand the habit of insects.
D.To reveal the inner part of insects' brain.
18. What does the underlined word "steer" in paragraph 2 mean
A.Stretch. B.Stare. C.Drive. D.Work.
19.How did Chicca feel at the performance of her robot
A.Regretful. B.Shocked. C.Confused. D.Satisfied.
20.What are the last two paragraphs mainly about
A.How to make a robot that acts like an insect.
B.Why insects navigate more efficiently than robots.
C.Why a robot can navigate in a realistic environment.
D.How humans tend to learn new tasks as they grow up.
(2024高二下·塔城期中)阅读理解
Japan is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. As the Japanese students already know, four main islands and more than 3,000 small ones stretch from north to south for about 1,300 miles. As for the climate of the country, well, it's hot and humid(潮湿) in summer, but it is quite cold and wet in Japan during winter. Typhoons, which are violent tropical storms, often threaten Japan during the fall. That's, of course, during the harvest season.
The population of Japan is about 110,5 million. It may seem hard to believe, but the average population density(密度) of the country is about 678 persons per square mile.
About two thirds of the entire population lives in Japan's cities. The other one third lives in the suburbs or in the countryside. No other country in southern or eastern Asia has such a large urban, or city population. Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, is the most density-populated city in the world. At last count there were more than 11.5 million people living in Tokyo.
21.Why is Japan called an island country Because____ .
A.Japan is a small country
B.it is on the Pacific Ocean
C.it has thousands of big and small islands
D.Japan has hundreds of small islands
22. Typhoons often attack Japan during____ .
A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter
23.Most of the people in Japan live____ .
A.in the rural areas B.in the countryside
C.around the cities D.in the cities
24.The most densely-populated city in the world is____ .
A.New York B.Shanghai
C.London D.the capital of Japan
(2024高二下·浦北期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Animals can adapt quickly to survive unfavorable environmental conditions. Evidence is mounting to show that plants can, too. A paper published in the journal Trends in Plant Science details how plants are rapidly adapting to the effects of climate change, and how they are passing down these adaptations to their offspring(后代).
Plants are facing more environmental stresses than ever. For example, climate change is making winters shorter in many locations, and plants are responding. "Many plants require a minimum period of cold in order to set up their environmental clock to define their flowering time," says Martinelli, a plant geneticist at the University of Florence."As cold seasons shorten, plants have adapted to require shorter periods of cold to delay flowering. These mechanisms allow plants to avoid flowering in periods when they have fewer opportunities to reproduce."
Because plants don't have neural(神经的)networks, their memory is based entirely on cellular(细胞的), molecular(分子的), and biochemical networks. These networks make up what the researchers call somatic memory(体细胞记忆). "It allows plants to recognize the occurrence of a previous environmental condition and to react accordingly," says Martinelli.
These somatic memories can then be passed to the plants' offspring via epigenetics(表现遗传). "Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular mechanisms modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses," says Martinelli.
Going forward, Martinelli hopes to understand even more about the genes that are being passed down. "We are particularly interested in decoding the epigenetic alphabet without changes in DNA sequence(序列)," he says. "This is especially important when we consider the rapid climate change, we observe today that every living organism, including plants, needs to quickly adapt to survive."
25. What adaptations have plants made to shortened cold seasons
A.They have shortened their flowering time.
B.They have got more chances to reproduce.
C.They have avoided flowering in cold seasons.
D.They have adjusted their environmental clock.
26. What can we learn about somatic memory
A.It is entirely based on neural networks.
B.It can help the plants' offspring to survive.
C.It can help relieve environmental stresses.
D.It disturbs the plants' biochemical networks.
27.What does the underlined word "modulating" mean in paragraph 4
A.Adjusting. B.Treasuring. C.Recording. D.Sharing.
28. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A.Plants are smart about flowering time
B.Plants can also adapt to climate change
C.Environmental stresses challenge plants
D.Mysteries of plant genes are to be unfolded
(2024高二下·峰峰矿期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Computers, smartphones, and audio players are an essential part of students' everyday lives. That means that whenever students are doing homework, they are going to be faced with the problem of using their devices for purposes other than learning. Instead of concentrating on one task, they are performing multiple tasks.
According to the research by Larry Rosen, published in the journal Computers in Human Science, students spend up to 45% of their homework time on various tasks unrelated to their studies. Students often get distracted(使分心)by their phones or use their laptops for unauthorized activities. Often, students think that they are able to multitask effectively, without sacrificing(牺牲)their studies. However, the research shows that it is true in only 5% of all cases.
But why do teenagers multitask The answer is simple: multitask ing makes us feel good. As the research indicates, the entertainment gained from secondary activities during studies makes learners feel better emotionally.
Watching TV or talking to your friends by email is pleasant and helps students fight boredom while doing homework or listening to a lecture they find boring. Another reason why students multitask is that they simply do not see the negative impact it has on their coursework. Teenagers often overrate their abilities. The seemingly tiny distractions, however, result in a constant need to switch focus and sort out information, injuring the brain by overuse and making the process inefficient.
However, the effects of multitasking are not entirely negative. The research conducted by HKU indicates that people who routinely multitask are able to use their senses in conjunction more easily. Other research also shows that multitasking has a positive effect on the ability to pass judgment and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
29.What does the research by Larry Rosen tell us
A.Students are able to multitask effectively.
B.Students spare 5% of their time for homework.
C.Students seldom use their laptops for unauthorized activities.
D.Students spend almost half of their homework time on multitasking.
30.Why do teenagers multitask
A.They need to switch focus.
B.They try to avoid injuring the brain.
C.They struggle to sort out information.
D.They feel good and are unaware of the negative effect.
31.What does the underlined word "conjunction" mean in the last paragraph
A.Combination. B.Comfort. C.Commitment. D.Concentration.
32.Why does multitasking NOT bring completely negative impacts
A.It helps students fight boredom.
B.It prevents students from overrating their abilities.
C.It has a good effect on judging and solving problems rapidly.
D.It makes watching TV or talking to friends pleasant.
(2024高二下·成都期中) 阅读理解
Between 1945 and 2000, educators employed a fairly uniform approach. The teacher was the sun in the classroom, and all lessons and activities centered around him or her. Educators stressed the importance of discipline and obedience(服从) within the classroom, and students were expected to follow very rigid standards for behavior and academic performance. The stated goal of this model was to ensure fairness by applying the same expectations; however, the result was that only a few students succeeded while many others were left behind.
When computers and Internet technology entered the classroom a few decades ago, another pattern appeared and progressive educators immediately saw the opportunity to change the way school worked. Instead of needing to focus on the teachers for the vast majority of the day, students could use computers, websites, and even games to learn new materials and improve their skills and knowledge. Not all educators welcomed this shift, however, as some believed it took power and responsibility away from the teachers and cheapened the educational experience for learners.
Over the last decade, two distinct camps of educators have emerged. Tech advocates stress that computers and Internet technology allow students to learn at their own pace in an environment that makes them feel comfortable, while the traditional classroom sets a pace that many learners can't keep up with and often makes students feel uncomfortable. Traditionalists, on the other hand, believe that over-reliance on tech limits students' ability to develop their own knowledge and skills and does little to prepare them for the realities of being adults in the real world.
Regrettably, the inability of these two parties to find an agreement has prevented the growth of our education system. We must learn from what worked in the past while adopting the best of our new technologies to create an education system that reflects our modern world. If we can't get all our teachers on the same page, then we will be at risk of failing future generations.
33.Who can probably learn better under the 1945 -2000 model of education
A.Lisa who tends to read by herself.
B.Michael who disciplines himself.
C.Kate who can focus on listening for long.
D.Tom who prefers hands-on learning.
34.Why do some educators prefer the second education pattern
A.It allows for different learning styles.
B.It has the same hope for students.
C.It fires students' enthusiasm for learning.
D.It reduces teachers' level of stress.
35.What message is conveyed in paragraph 3
A.Two of a trade never agree.
B.Everyone thinks in his way.
C.Every potter praises his pot.
D.One's words reflect one's thinking.
36.What is the author's understanding of a good education system
A.It's full of well-trained subject teachers.
B.It's an accurate mirror of the real world.
C.It's inclusive and accessible to all students.
D.It's an integration of tradition and modernity.
(2024高二下·湖北期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
David Chipperfield, the British designer known for his minimalist and inclusive spaces, has won the Pritzker Prize, often called "the Nobel Prize of architecture". With this honor, he joins the company of groundbreaking designers such as Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Richard Rogers and Oscar Niemeyer.
Chipperfield has distinguished his works by creating sharp, minimalist socially conscious buildings. The Pritzker committee wrote, "His architectural language balances consistency with the fundamental design principles and flexibility towards the local cultures ... The work of David Chipperfield harmonizes European classicism, the complex nature of Britain and even the delicateness of Japan."
In 1997, Chipperfield's firm was chosen to renovate Berlin's Neues Museum, which was a mess long after being damaged by World War I. Chipperfield approached the project in honor of the building's history. For more than a decade, he searched through stones and bricks from the original structure for pieces to use, some of which had bullet(子弹) holes in them.
The architect has applied the same belief to his recent works, including the expansion of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, where he renovated galleries, created a new auditorium(礼堂) and built a concrete bridge to connect its original buildings.
"While some architects may use the attention that comes with the Pritzker Prize to go big and advance their commercial ambitions, Chipperfield's win is unlikely to result in steel-and-glass supertall skyscrapers," writes Bloomberg's Kriston Capps.
Instead, Chipperfield says he will work harder to create architecture that has a specific mission. "I regard this award as an encouragement, continuing to direct my attention not only to the substance of architecture and its meaning but also to the contribution that we can make as architects to address the existing challenges of climate change and social inequality," he says in a statement. He adds, "We must rise to these challenges and help inspire the next generation to shoulder this responsibility with vision and courage."
37.What do the groundbreaking designers mentioned in paragraph 1 indicate
A.The fierce competition for the Pritzker Prize.
B.The inspiration for Chipperfield's design features.
C.Chipperfield's goal to become a leading architect.
D.Chipperfield's amazing architectural achievements.
38.What makes Chipperfield's works unique according to the Pritzker committee
A.The creation of visually striking buildings.
B.The integration of different cultural elements.
C.The consistent design style in different projects.
D.The flexible selection of architectural materials.
39.What does the underlined word "renovate" in paragraph 3 mean
A.Research. B.Restore. C.Build. D.Decorate.
40.What does Chipperfield hope to do with his architecture
A.Realize personal commercial ambitions.
B.Take up environmental protection industry.
C.Make a positive impact on critical social issues.
D.Encourage more people to major in architecture.
(2024高二下·湖北期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
In America, the "Big Dig", a highway project that resulted in a mess of traffic in the centre of Boston for years, came in five times over its initial budget. Even the Germans get huge projects wrong. Conception to operation of Berlin Brandenburg Airport has taken 30 years, with seven missed opening dates. The airport ended up costing $8.2 billion. However, the original estimate was about $2.7 billion.
Huge projects like Berlin Brandenburg Airport are the subject of an amusing new book called How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner. Mr. Flyvbjerg sets up a database of over 16, 000 projects and data analysis reveals that only 8.5% of the projects meet their initial estimates on cost and time, and 0.5% of them achieve what they set out to do on cost, time and benefits.
Over-optimistic time and cost estimates originate from both psychological and political perceptions: the reliance on intuition (直觉) rather than data, and a problem that Mr. Flyvbjerg calls "strategic misrepresentation". This is when budgets are intentionally reduced in order to get things going. And once the projects are under way, they will not be stopped, because money spent on them will thus be wasted.
Mr. Flyvbjerg speaks highly of Pixar's methodical approach to developing and testing films in great detail before they go into production. He also tells the story of how Frank Gehry's well-developed architectural models helped ensure the success of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Narrowing down the producing window of a project before it is actually carried out reduces the probability of unexpected events.
Big customized projects are particularly likely to run into trouble. However, the more a project can be divided into standardized processes, the better its prospects are. Projects run into problems for specific reasons as well as general ones: Britain's trouble is not something that China has to worry about, for instance. But the iron law is that if you plan strictly and standardize where possible, you are less likely to dig yourself into a hole.
41.How does the author introduce the topic of the passage
A.By making a contrast. B.By giving an explanation.
C.By presenting examples. D.By showing an experience.
42.What message does Bent Flyvbjerg's data analysis convey
A.Projects' success rates can be estimated.
B.Projects' desired outcome can't be achieved.
C.Most projects suffer overspending and delays.
D.Most projects lack comprehensive data analysis.
43.What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A.Failures in decision-making.
B.Methods of reducing massive costs.
C.Strategies for getting work done.
D.Reasons behind inaccurate estimates.
44.What is the key to preventing projects getting into trouble
A.Planning thoroughly in advance.
B.Analyzing specific and general reasons.
C.Focusing on efficiency of projects.
D.Drawing lessons from former experiences.
(2024高二下·安宁期中)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。
Since 2001, robotic tools have revolutionized (彻底改变) the practice of surgery. They have greatly reduced the stress and physical demands normally placed on surgeons and have made certain procedures possible.
One example is telesurgery. Telesurgery, or remote surgery, is the use of technology that allows a surgeon to perform a procedure on a patient who is not in the same physical location.Normally, telesurgery relies on a wired connection due to concerns of harming the patient should a wireless connection drop during surgery, but China has made several advancements in wireless telesurgery based on 5G technology.
China achieved the first 5G-based remote operation in March 2019 involving a brain surgery procedure between a surgeon in Sanya and a patient in Beijing, a distance totaling nearly 3,000 kilometers, reported CGTN. More recently, a team of surgeons successfully completed remote micron-level (微米级别) eye surgery on rabbits located in a different city, reported China Daily. The rabbits were at the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, whereas the surgical team who operated on them via a 5G robot were at the Hainan Eye Hospital in Haikou, Hainan province. "If everything goes well, 5G remote micron ophthalmic (眼科的) surgery will be available to humans within half a year," said Professor Lin Haotian, whose team led this trial.
Looking to the future, people hope that remote surgery could be regularly used to help injured soldiers on the battlefield while keeping surgeons at a safe distance. Some even believe that robotic systems, combined with AI, could one day surpass human surgeons.
Smart medical care has made breakthroughs during the past years at home and abroad. The booming (飞速发展的) online medical service meets the needs of the people and helps improve the medical treatment process.
45.What can we learn about telesurgery
A.It is widely used in eye surgery.
B.It is harmful to patients during surgery.
C.It achieved the 5G-based wireless remote surgery.
D.It reduced surgeons' stress and physical demands.
46. What is the author's purpose in mentioning examples in paragraph 3
A.To emphasize the importance of telesurgery.
B.To show the advancements in remote surgery.
C.To analyse the complexity of robotic surgery.
D.To explain the development of 5G technology.
47.What can we infer about medical robots from the last two paragraphs
A.They replace surgeons successfully.
B.Their service has satisfied people's needs.
C.Their systems have been widely promoted.
D.Their development still has a long way to go.
48.What is the text mainly about
A.The advantages of telesurgery.
B.The progress in medical robotics.
C.Innovations made in remote surgery.
D.The development of 5G technology.
(2024高二下·保定期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The Planting Hope Company Inc. has introduced a new kind of sesame (芝麻) milk to the market. The company has termed its new product as the world's most planet-friendly and nutritious plant-based milk.
The milk is produced from sesame seeds, a development that has been made possible by the company. For over five years, Planting Hope has invested in the development of the product, which is now taking the vegan milk market by storm.
"Planting Hope has brought important breakthrough innovation to plant-based milk, opening a whole new category, sesame milk, that unlocks the good nutrition of the extremely sustainable and planet-friendly sesame seed," said Julia Stamberger, CEO and cofounder of Planting Hope. "We're very excited to bring our innovative sesame milk line, in our eye-grabbing, colorful new packaging, to Canadian consumers."
Sesame milk is not the first plant-based milk product in the world. The plant-based milk market is currently worth $38.9 billion globally. According to Data Bridge, plant-based milk's market value is 7.7 times larger than that of plant-based meat.
One of the main factors driving demand for plant-based milk is intolerance to dairy milk (牛奶). Almost 70% of the world's population is intolerant to dairy proteins. Besides the concern about allergic (过敏的) proteins, there is concern about greenhouse pollution. Raising livestock (牲畜) contributes heavily to greenhouse gases like methane and CO2. This has seen more people shifting to plant-based alternatives.
On the other hand, the journey to plant-based milk is not all plain sailing. Some types of plant-based milk such as almond (杏仁) milk have been found to be equally stressful to the planet. Almond farming uses plenty of water and harms bee populations. However, more friendly milk options such as sesame are now popping up.
With rising consumer awareness about climate change, the growth of the sesame milk market is unlikely to desist. In addition, it is important that the globe finds the type of plant-based milk that offers value without serious disadvantages.
49.What is one selling point of Planting Hope's sesame milk
A.It is incredibly rich in nutrition.
B.It is easily affordable to customers.
C.It is packaged with planet-friendly materials.
D.It is the world's first plant-based milk product.
50.What is the fifth paragraph mainly about
A.The popularity of dairy milk.
B.The huge market for plant-based milk.
C.The public concern about raising livestock.
D.The reasons behind the rise of plant-based milk.
51.What advantage does sesame milk have over almond milk
A.It is easier to produce.
B.It is more eco-friendly.
C.It is more delicious.
D.It is less likely to cause allergies.
52.Which of the following best explains the word "desist" underlined in the last paragraph
A.Delay. B.Continue. C.Stop. D.Return.
(2024高二下·浦北期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I've long believed that positive living isn't about being optimistic every minute of every day. That kind of permanently happy state can't be the goal, because it's impossible to achieve.
It turns out that psychological research finds true happiness comes from authentic positivity, and authentic positivity comes from emotional flexibility.
Being flexible emotionally means being open to the full range of emotional experiences, including the challenging ones like anger, disappointment and sadness. Emotional flexibility means being able to shift behaviors and mindsets to meet different situation al needs, and adapting when circumstances change.
However, emotionally flexible people are not chameleons(变色龙)whose outlook changes based on which way the wind is blowing. Instead, emotional flexibility is a skill that helps people judge the complexities of daily life, and stick to their deeply held values.
I've learned a new word that I'd like to share with you: eudaimonia(幸福感). Eudaimonia is the opposite of hedonism(享乐主义), the idea that happiness comes from the constant pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain. Eudaimonia, by contrast, encourages us to pursue meaning and authenticity, growth and honest joy. Both are philosophical approaches to happiness, and recent psychological thought is leaning toward eudaimonia as a more sustainable, satisfying model.
Eudaimonia was first mentioned by Aristotle, who got the term from the Greek word "daimon," which means "true nature." To me, walking a positive path means accepting that we each have positive true nature and permanent goodness. What we learn from the concept of eudaimonia is that we are best equipped to realize this nature when we are emotionally honest and flexible.
53.What is the author's belief
A.People should live alone.
B.People can't always be happy.
C.People can't always achieve their goals.
D.People should pursue true achievements.
54. What do emotionally flexible people commit themselves to
A.Their strongly believed values. B.Their different needs.
C.Permanent happiness. D.The pursuit of hedonism.
55.How can people gain eudaimonia according to the author
A.By being honest to others.
B.By changing true nature.
C.By keeping realistically optimistie.
D.By pursuing pleasure constantly.
56. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A.What is the meaning of eudaimonia
B.What should we do to keep positive
C.How can we keep happy forever
D.Why can't people be happy all the time
(2024高二下·滁州期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Want to know what is coming soon to a cinema near you Probably not a 1.5-hour-long movie, as in the old days. On October 20th comes Killers of the Flower Moon. At nearly three and a half hours, its length is nearly double that of the average film last year. Even movie fans struggle to concentrate for that ridiculously(荒谬地) long time and some viewers even nod off. Afterwards, there is a mad run for the toilets. When does watching a film become such an effort
The Economist analyzed over 100,000 feature films released internationally since the 1930s, the start of Hollywood's golden age, using data from IMDb, a movie database. The average length of productions rose by around 24%, from 1 hour and 21 minutes in the 1930s to 1 hour and 47 minutes in 2022. For the ten most-popular titles, the average length grew to around two and a half hours in 2022, nearly 50% higher than in the 1930s.
One driver of this trend is that studios want to squeeze the most out of their costly intellectual property, but they are competing with streaming platforms for eyeballs. The hope is that a spectacular, drawn-out "event" movie will draw audiences away from the small screen and into cinemas. This approach has often paid off: Avengers: Endgame Marvel's three-hour superhero masterpiece was the highest-grossing(票房最高的) film in 2019. Last year, long movie series made up most of the highest-grossing films in America.
Another explanation for longer films has to do with directors'growing influence. Who would dare tell the likes of Mr. Nolan to cut out their masterpieces Moreover, streaming platforms, which do not have to worry as much about the length because viewers can pause whenever they like, may attract big names by promising them sufficient fund and creative flix funded and released three-hour The Irishman in 2019, a film that would have benefited from a decisive editor, Irish or otherwise.
57.How does the author organize the second paragraph
A.By listing numbers and making comparisons.
B.By giving examples and explaining theories.
C.By telling stories and showing experiments.
D.By asking questions and offering solutions.
58. Why is Avengers: Endgame Marvel mentioned in paragraph 3
A.To introduce its impact.
B.To explain why its gross is the highest.
C.To prove that the studio's strategy is working.
D.To summarize the secret of the studio's success.
59.What is probably Mr. Nolan
A.A photographer. B.A director.
C.An actor. D.An audience.
60. What is the text mainly about
A.A brief history of long movies.
B.How film studios distribute their movies.
C.The production process of a movie.
D.Why films have become so ridiculously long.
(2024高二下·怀柔期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the old object s launched into space, such as rockets and satellites It's called space junk, and much of it is still out there now. According to NASA, the definition of space junk is "any man-made object in orbit (轨道) around Earth that no longer serves a useful function".
One large piece of space junk, an abandoned rocket, hit the dark side of the moon on March 4. The rocket's origin is not clear, but scientists know that it was massive—weighing about 3 tons. It must have left a large crater (坑), estimated 10 to 20 meters wide, on the moon's surface. It won't be visible right away, but scientists are trying to locate it. "We will find the crater, eventually," Mark Robinson, lead investigator for NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, told USA TODAY. "Depending on its location, it could take as long as 28 days."
What's significant about this space junk crash is that it draws attention to some of the potential dangers of space junk. First, the accumulation of space junk in Earth's orbit means that satellites and the International Space Station (ISS) are at risk. In 2016, tiny space debris (残骸),smaller than a millimeter, caused a tiny chip in the ISS' window. Imagine the damage that a larger piece of debris could cause. The European Space Agency website states that objects "up to 1 cm in size could disable an instrument or a critical flight system on a satellite" while objects over 10 cm "could shatter a satellite or spacecraft into pieces". If this sounds terrifying, that's because it is. Any collision (碰撞) with larger pieces of debris could be especially dangerous for manned spacecraft.
In addition to potential damage to spacecraft and satellites, space junk also poses a threat to the Earth itself Crashes can send debris into the atmosphere where it can remain for many decades. Some powerful collisions can even send large debris hurtling (猛冲) toward Earth's surface where it can affect the local environment. Leftover rocket debris can contain toxic materials that are harmful to plant and animal life. Some people in Siberia have even reported serious health problems after rocket debris landed in their regions in 2012, a local doctor told the BBC.
61.Which of the following can be regarded as space junk
A.A disused space station.
B.A spacecraft orbiting the moon.
C.A crater on the moon's surface.
D.A satellite working in low Earth orbit.
62.What does the underlined word "it" refer to in Paragraph 2
A.Locating the crater.
B.Tracking the rocket.
C.Cleaning up the space junk.
D.Finding out the rocket's origin.
63.What can be inferred about space junk from the last paragraph
A.It's likely to cause a global environmental crisis.
B.It's impossible to stop it from entering the atmosphere.
C.It can cause a lasting threat if it remains in the atmosphere.
D.The toxic materials contained in space junk are the biggest risk.
(2024高二下·隆昌期中) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we interact with technology. One of the most exciting developments in AI is ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model. ChatGPT has the potential to innovate the way we communicate and process information, and its capabilities are only beginning to be understood.
One of the most impressive features of ChatGPT is its ability to learn from vast amounts of text data. This allows it to understand and provide responses to a wide range of topics and questions, from science and technology to entertainment and sports. It is capable of dealing with texts in a variety of natural languages including English, Spanish and Chinese. It is not limited to a specific set of data or rules, but rather has the capacity to learn and develop gradually based on the input it receives.
Moreover, ChatGPT has been applied in diverse settings, from chatbots and virtual assistants to language translation and content generation. For example, ChatGPT has been used to generate articles, poems, and even song lyrics. It has also been used in healthcare to assist with diagnosing and treating patients.
Despite its many benefits, ChatGPT is not perfect. Like all machine learning models, it can sometimes make mistakes or generate responses that are inappropriate or offensive. So users should be cautious to use it.
While ChatGPT is still a relatively new technology, its capabilities are already being explored in different settings. As the technology continues to develop, it is important for developers and users to be aware of its limitations and use it responsibly. If used wisely, ChatGPT could be a major step forward in the development of artificial intelligence and the way we interact with technology.
64.What can we know about ChatGPT from paragraph 2
A.It provides information only from its input.
B.It has been applied to all kinds of fields.
C.It has limitations in a specific set of data or rules.
D.It can be used to process texts in different languages.
65.Why does the author mention articles, poems, and even song lyrics in paragraph 3
A.To explain a rule. B.To prove a point.
C.To make a prediction. D.To clarify a misunderstanding.
66.What can we learn from the text
A.ChatGPT always gives improper answers.
B.Chatbots are more advanced than ChatGPT.
C.It's necessary for users to understand the weaknesses of ChatGPT.
D.ChatGPT is definitely a major step forward in advancing artificial intelligence.
67.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A.ChatGPT: a Perfect Assistant
B.ChatGPT: a Powerful Learner
C.ChatGPT: a Promising Tool of Artificial Intelligence
D.ChatGPT: a Wise Information Processor and Generator
(2024高二下·湖北期中)阅读理解
What's your favorite book Think of all the books you have ever read. Now imagine if you had not read any of them, how would your life be different
Out of 7.8 billion people in the world today, 12% are illiterate(文盲的). This means that 1 in 5 adults are incapable of writing their own name, let alone reading a line out of a book. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights expressly states under its 26th article the right to a free education"at least in the elementary and fundamental stages",marginalized(边缘化的) populations are often denied this basic right.
September 8 is International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO in 1966 to raise awareness on the issue by giving rise to support worldwide. In 1965, the World Conference ofMinisters of Education(WCME) met in Tehran, Iran to discuss future plans which would involve the eradication(消除) of illiteracy. As a way to honor the opening of this meeting,the conference decided that September 8 would be announced as International Literacy Day.
This year's theme for the day is"Literacy And Sustainable Societies". But what exactly does that mean Literacy has been associated with the reduction of poverty as it offers skills for gaining knowledge, values, and attitudes for expanding societies in a sustainable way. At the same time, the promotion of literacy boosts agriculture, health, and vocational skills,leading societies to become more efficient and environmentally literate.
So how can you raise awareness and promote literacy on this day Host a reading competition at your school or simply exchange books with friends. You could create a book club or even start a writing competition. Be an active global citizen by commitment to raising awareness so that we can eradicate illiteracy.
68.What can we learn from the text
A.7.8 billion people in the world are illiterate.
B.One's life would be different without reading.
C.1/5 adults are capable of writing their own name.
D.Marginalized populations can also receive free education.
69.Why did UNESCO establish International Literacy Day
A.To raise money for the WCME.
B.To offer free education to all people.
C.To make people recognize the illiteracy issue.
D.To discuss future plans involving the end of illiteracy.
70.What can we say about the theme of this year
A.Literacy can make for poverty increase.
B.Literacy will thoroughly eradicate poverty.
C.Literacy may directly lead to sustainable societies.
D.Literacy has close connection with sustainable societies.
71.What does the author try to express in the last paragraph
A.Do your part to help the eradication of illiteracy.
B.It is everyone's duty to be an active global citizen.
C.Hosting a reading competition is the only way to improve literacy.
D.Only depending on UNESCO can not eradicate illiteracy.
(2024高二下·浏阳期中)Many people consider mosquito bites just part of summer living but these insects can carry diseases. Mosquitoes are actually some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet. According to the World Health Organization, mosquitoes cause over 700,000 deaths every year.
But there is new hope in the battle between man and mosquito. Scientists at Auburn University, in Alabama, may have found the secret to stopping mosquito-borne diseases. "We have created a type of fabric that blocks mosquito bites," says John Beckmann, who leads the lab at the university,
Beckmann remembered a camping trip from which he returned riddled with kisses from mosquitoes despite wearing a long-sleeved shirt. "People say, ‘wear long sleeves' a lot," Beckmann said, "but long sleeves don't block mosquitoes."
While some companies are making what they state is bite-proof clothing, the clothing includes some harmful chemicals or is made of thick fabrics that are too hot to wear and are easily beaten by mosquitoes. That's because there are holes in the makeup of their fabrics that mosquitoes and other biting insects can get through.
The key is to discover a fabric that can remove these holes and is still cool enough to wear in hot weather. "That is the reason why this project is not as easy as people think" said Beckmann. "You obviously need your clothes to be breathable. But that usually comes at the cost of letting mosquitoes bite through them. So the basic problem is keeping the holes there while blocking tiny mosquito mouth-parts at the same time."
The team tried by using a computer numerical control knitting (编织) machine that could be programmed with different designs until they found a bite-proof one. The end result is a product that the researchers compare to popular high-quality athletic wear.
But the researchers are still not satisfied and will be spending the next year perfecting the comfort of the material and finally creating a clothing line. The hope is that finally any type of fabric can be knitted into the lab's design, so that all kinds of clothing companies from baby clothing producers to dress designers could create bite-proof clothing.
72.What happened to Beckmann on a camping trip
A.He was badly bitten by mosquitoes.
B.He discovered a new kind of mosquito.
C.He felt unbearably hot with long-sleeved clothes.
D.He mastered some skills in dealing with mosquitoes.
73.What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A.The popularity of bite-proof clothing.
B.Disadvantages of existing bite-proof clothing.
C.Advancements in bite-proof clothing.
D.Comparisons between different types of bite-proof clothing.
74.Which of the following is the goal of the researchers
A.Persuade more researchers to join in.
B.Make the design applicable to different fabrics.
C.Find a fabric suitable for all designs.
D.Get funded by clothing companies.
75.what is the best title for the text
A.Mosquitoes: The Silent Killers
B.The Battle Against Mosquitoes
C.A Step Towards a Bite-Free Future
D.Proven Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites
(2024高二下·成都期中) 阅读理解
I traveled to Hawaii several months ago, in part to cover a story on invasive plants and animals and their impact on the state. As I worked on this story, I kept thinking about the fact that some plants and animals become uncontrollably invasive when they're brought into a new ecosystem, while others don't. For example, over the past two hundred years or so, there have been approximately 20, 000 non-native plant species either intentionally or accidentally brought into Hawaii alone. But only a small part of those plants — 200 species or so — have become invasive, threatening the environment, the economy, or human health.
An example from Hawaii's forests: the invasive plant strawberry guava thrives as it gives off a chemical that prevents all other plants from growing nearby, and it also absorbs more water than native species. What makes these particular species so successful Most of the reasons involve how a particular species interacts with its new environment. First, invasive species may be highly adaptable to a variety of climates. Second, they are usually quite fecund (多产的), which ensures that they can multiply rapidly. Third, they are usually threatening when it comes to resources like nutrients and space, easily crowding out their native counterparts (对应的物种). And finally, invasive species thrive when there are no natural enemies or pests in their new space.
How can we eradicate invasive species once they're in place Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to do that — conservationists would have to notice that the species is a problem before its population has established and grown to an uncontrollable size. Instead, most conservationists battling invasive species aim for control in key ecological pockets.
It is a constant battle, though, and humans are always playing catch-up. If you're thinking of planting unusual plants in your garden or keeping a foreign pet, perhaps reconsider and go for a native one. You never know when they might escape and tip over an ecosystem.
76.What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us
A.A substantial number of species in Hawaii are severely endangered.
B.Not all uncontrollably invasive species threaten the environment.
C.A small number of plants are intentionally introduced.
D.Not all non-native species become invasive.
77.Which category does the reason for the strawberry guava's thriving fall into
A.The first reason. B.The second reason.
C.The third reason. D.The last reason.
78.What is the author's attitude toward eradicating invasive plants or animals in time
A.Unclear. B.Hopeless. C.Uncaring. D.Disapproving.
79.What does the author suggest pet keepers do
A.Avoid the battle between native and foreign pets.
B.Create an ideal ecosystem for the pet.
C.Prevent the pet from escaping.
D.Get a native pet.
(2024高二下·峰峰矿期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
In June 2014, Huf fington Post and Mail Online reported that three-year-old Victoria Wilcher, who had suffered facial scarring(结疤), had been kicked out of a KFC because she was frightening customers. Later, KFC announced that no evidence had been found to support the story. This phenomenon is largely a product of the increasing pressure in newsrooms that care more about traffic figures.
Brooke Binkowski, an editor, says that, during her career, she has seen a shift towards less editorial oversight in newsrooms. "Clickbait is king, so newsrooms will uncritically print something unreal. Not all newsrooms are like this, but a lot of them are."
Asked what the driving factor was, a journalist said, "There is undoubtedly pressure to churn out(粗制滥造)stories in order to get clicks, because they equal money. At my former employer in particular, the pressure was on due to the limited resources. That made the environment quite horrible to work in."
In a February 2023 report for Digital Journalism, Craig Silverman wrote, "Today the bar for what is worth giving attention to seems to be much lower. Within minutes or hours, a badly sourced report can be changed into a story that is repeated by dozens of news websites, resulting in tens of thousands of shares. Once a certain critical mass is reached, repetition has a powerful effect on belief. Thus, the rumor(谣言)simply becomes true for readers."
And, in spite of the direction that some newsrooms seem to be heading in, a critical eye is becoming more, not less important, according to the New York Times' public editor, Margaret Sullivan. "Reporters and editor s have to be more careful than ever before. It's extremely important to question and to use every verification(验证)method available before publication." Yet those working in newsrooms talk of doubtful stories being tolerated because, in the words of some senior editors, "a click is a click, regardless of the advantage of a story". And, "if the story does turn out to be false, it's simply a chance for another bite at the cherry."
Verification and fact-checking are regularly falling victim to the pressure to bring in the numbers, and if the only result of being caught out is another chance to bring in the clicks, that looks unlikely to change.
80.What is the purpose of mentioning Victoria Wilcher in Paragraph 1
A.To share an unusual story.
B.To lead in the topic of the text.
C.To ask KFC to improve the service.
D.To express the concern for disabled kids.
81.Why do newsrooms produce false news according to Paragraph 2
A.Good stories are needed.
B.They want to earn clicks.
C.They're lack of resources.
D.Reporters seemed not experienced.
82.What do Craig Silverman's words convey
A.It is immoral to tell lies.
B.We can hear rumors, but we can't detect them.
C.Lies, repeated often enough, will end up as truth.
D.Rumors made the work of the news department difficult.
83.What is the best title for the text
A.Errors of Reporters B.Results of Mistaken Stories
C.Causes of Online False News D.Popularity of Getting Clicks
(2024高二下·阳朔期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Italian diver and gardener Sergio Gamberini decided to see if he could grow vegetables in a plastic balloon underwater. The experiment was a success—so he decided to dive deeper into the world of underwater agriculture.
Today, Gamberini is the founder of a company using "biospheres" off the coast of Italy to grow a variety of plants, introducing the world to a new type of agriculture. The company's six "biospheres" are air-filled plastic balloons about two meters wide. Each is fixed to the seabed by chains so that it sits between 15 and 36 feet below sea level. The biospheres are equipped with cameras and sensors that allow researchers in the company to monitor CO2 levels, humidity, temperature, and more from a control tower on the shoreline. There's also a device to communicate with divers in the biospheres.
Solar panels(太阳能电池板) on the roof of the control tower power the fans that create airflow inside the biospheres, and because the temperature inside and outside the biospheres is consistent, there's no need to expend energy on the heating or cooling systems needed for traditional greenhouses.
The underwater garden doesn't require pesticides(杀虫剂) since bugs can't reach the plants, and though more research is needed, the company notes on its website that the higher-pressure conditions underwater appear to help plants grow more quickly.
The company is now ready to shift from the research phase of development to optimizing (优化) its biospheres for industrialization, with the goal of expanding them off coastlines around the world. To achieve the aim, the startup is now taking advantage of"digital twin"technology to precisely simulate(模仿) every aspect of its underwater garden.
Even with all the optimization potential offered by technology, Gamberini admits it's hard to imagine the produce grown in his startup's biospheres ever competing financially with traditionally grown crops. Still, he hopes the system's sustainability will be enough to draw customers.
84. What does Gamberini's company use "biospheres" mainly for
A.Doing scientific research on marine life.
B.Creating a habitat for underwater animals.
C.Growing different types of plants through underwater agriculture.
D.Monitoring climate change effects on coastal regions.
85.How is the temperature maintained inside the biospheres
A.By temperature regulation by divers.
B.By advanced heating and cooling systems.
C.By natural climate conditions of underwater environment.
D.By solar panels on the roof of the control tower.
86. What can we infer about Gamberini's company
A.It has little negative influence on the environment.
B.It negatively affects ocean biodiversity.
C.It leads to much use of pesticides.
D.It contributes to climate change.
87.What is the best title for the text
A.Grow Plants Under the Sea
B.The Creative World of Keeping Animals
C.Explore the Depths of Underwater Farming
D.The Challenge of Growing Greens Underwater
(2024高二下·阳朔期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Is there any such thing as a salt tooth We are familiar with a sweet tooth, along with the negative effects of sugar. We are broadly aware of the disadvantages of too much salt, including high blood pressure, which puts pressure on the blood vessels(血管), the heart and the kidneys. It can also lead to water retention(水肿). But we don't tend to police how much salt we eat—at least, not as rigorously as with sugar—or question whether we are just paying attention to our bodies, which require some salt for muscles to work properly, or we are being controlled by a strong urge.
A salt tooth is quite unlike a sweet tooth. It doesn't create an appetite for itself at the hormone level. But salt does make our taste buds(味蕾) get used to it, so that the more you eat, the more you need to get the same salty hit. This is why chefs can get heavy-handed with it.
As Sam Bloom, a nutritional therapist, explains, "What is generally more concerning is the fat that is used together with salt, like salty crisps, fries and fast food. Ready meals are often the worst for hidden salts. Anything that adds flavor that isn't a spice or herb will probably have salt added to it and can make you want to eat more because it tastes good. The salt and fat combination in these foods is what causes problems with cholesterol(胆固醇). The salt that people add to a meal is much less concerning."
Nutritionists' suggestion is convincing: When the desire for salt hits, avoid going straight for salty snack foods such as crisps and instead ensure you are well hydrated. Seek out whole foods, such as olives and leafy greens. These foods will help you alleviate the desire for salt, which may often be due to a desire for nutrient-rich food.
88. What does the underlined word "rigorously" in paragraph 1 mean
A.Generally. B.Strictly. C.Largely. D.Pleasantly.
89. Why is salt different from sugar according to paragraph 2
A.Salt attracts chefs.
B.Salt can change hormone level.
C.Salt gets people adapted.
D.Salt generates a special appetite.
90.What is Sam Bloom's attitude towards ready meals
A.Objective. B.Negative. C.Approving. D.Ambiguous.
91.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A.Ways of seeking out whole food.
B.Reasons for getting the desire for salt.
C.Attitudes towards seeking for nutrient food.
D.Approaches to relieving the eagerness for salt.
(2024高二下·阳朔期中)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Several art projects are on show to warn people of the climate change happening around us.
Video on the walls
Photographer Camille Seaman has traveled to both the North Pole and the South Pole, where she has captured the disappearing ice in photographs and video. Camille Seaman made a video with some of her most powerful photos of melting ice for people in four coastal cities to display on their buildings. The video ends with a prediction that sea level will rise by 2050 without relative action.
Mural (壁画) changing color
Temperatures in Austin, Texas, are on the rise, and climate change will put the city at higher risk of extended drought, wildfires, intense rain and flooding. Artist Lope Gutiérrez-Ruiz designed a unique mural that changes color as it gets hotter. This art work calls for people to change the world and change climate change, underlining the importance of individual actions to the collective future.
Public billboard (广告牌)
Artist Christine Sun Kim released a public billboard on the 710 Freeway called The Sound of Temperature Rising. It points to the reality of climate disaster that has become all too clear on the West Coast and the need for significant change now. The illustration features a graph(图表) of music notes that get progressively longer and redder.
Anti-Extinction Library
Globally, species are disappearing at an unheard-of rate. In response, architect Mitchell Joachim created The Anti-Extinction Library in New York. The sculptural piece is not only beautiful but also functional. Their unique egg-shaped library has a special freezer storing test tubes with the frozen cells and DNA of rare animals and plants. It's important for pe
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