专题03 期中复习阅读理解之议论文29篇（各地市期中真题）-2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期中复习（人教版2019）含答案与解析

2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期中复习（人教版2019）
专题03 期中复习阅读理解之议论文29篇（各地市期中真题）
一、阅读理解
（2024高一下·拱墅期中）Many people think that the world is about to step into the fourth industrial revolution. This time, machines can do a lot of work in the charge of human beings, even better than human beings. In the future, the world can be more efficient and enjoy cheaper services, but unemployment will become more common.
It raises a troubling question for all of us—when will a machine be able to do my job Katja Grace, a research associate at the University of Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute, and her colleagues from the AI Impacts project and the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, have surveyed 352 scientists and compiled (汇集) their answers into predictions about how long it may take for machines to outperform humans on various tasks.
The good news is that many of us will probably be safe in our jobs for some time to come. The researchers predict there is a 50% chance that machines will be capable of taking over all human jobs in 120 years.
"One of the biggest surprises was the overall lateness of the predictions," says Grace. "I expected the amazing progress in machine learning in recent years, plus the fact that we were only talking to machine learning researchers, to make the estimates earlier."
"I am a bit sceptical of some of the timelines given for tasks that involve physical manipulation (操纵)," says Jeremy Wyatt, professor of robotics and artificial intelligence at the University of Birmingham. "It is one thing doing it in the lab, and quite another having a robot that can do a job reliably in the real world better than a human."
Manipulating physical objects in the real world—figuring out what to manipulate, and how, in a random, changing environment—is an incredibly complex job for a machine. Tasks that don't involve physical manipulation are easier to teach.
Perhaps the hardest jobs for machines to perform are those that take years of training for humans to excel at. These often involve intuitive (直觉的) decision making, complex physical environments or abstract thinking—all things computers struggle with.
1．Why do the researchers conduct the survey on the future role of machines
A．To make it clear how machines can replace humans.
B．To find why machines can take the place of humans.
C．To explain humans will be substituted by machines.
D．To learn when machines may be superior to humans.
2．What did Grace think of the time for machine to replace human on tasks
A．She thought the time would be uncertain before the survey.
B．She thought the time would be later than the predictions.
C．She thought the time would be earlier than the predictions.
D．She thought machines would take over all the jobs in 120 years.
3．What can we infer from the opinion of Jeremy Wyatt
A．A robot can do a job reliably in the real world better than a human.
B．Tasks that don't involve physical manipulation are quite complicated.
C．It is difficult for robots to finish the jobs related to physical manipulation.
D．He is sure of the timeline given to tasks that involve physical manipulation.
4．What is the best title for the text
A．How will a machine work in the future
B．Why will a machine be the most powerful
C．What functions will a machine have in the future
D．How long will your job be replaced by a machine
（2024高一下·广州期中）You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. "They" did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. "They" are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as "they" are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing (内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don't let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don't blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred (神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others一and even themselves--to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have filler, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
5．What does the word "They" in paragraph 1 probably refer to
A．People and things around you. B．Opportunities and problems.
C．Creators and their choices. D．Victims and their sufferings.
6．According to Paragraph 2, creators ________.
A．seem willing to experience failures in life
B．possess the ability to predict future life
C．handle ups and downs of life wisely
D．have potential to create something new
7．The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that ________.
A．different reactions to sufferings lead to different life paths.
B．people need family support to deal with challengers in life.
C．it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains.
D．one's experiences determine his attitude toward life.
8．What is the author's purpose in writing this passage
A．To define victims and creators.
B．To evaluate victims against creators.
C．To explain the relationship between victims and creators.
D．To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.
（2024高一下·浏阳期中）Think of the last time you disagreed with another person. Maybe you argued with a sibling (兄弟，姊妹) over what to watch on TV. Or perhaps you tried to convince grown-ups that ice cream makes a better dinner than vegetables. How did your disagreement end Were you able to see the issue from the other person's viewpoint
In many situations, disagreements are unavoidable. They're part of life. After all, everyone has different opinions. We all have past experiences that shape how we see the world. Still, not all disagreements are bad. In fact, many people look at them as opportunities to learn. They do so by trying to understand where both sides are coming from.
How can you understand both sides of an issue Often, it's best to start by asking questions. Questions help us learn about the world around us. The right questions can also help us learn about other people. In a disagreement, asking for more information can help you learn about a person's viewpoint. It can also lead you to gather more facts. This can paint a better picture of the entire issue.
When seeking to understand both sides of an issue, it's important to know the difference between facts and opinions. Remember, facts are based on true information. Opinions can change from person to person. Paying attention to facts can stop biases (偏见) from taking over in a disagreement. This can help everyone involved see both sides of the issue.
Maybe you're wondering why it's important to understand both sides of an issue, anyway. After all, don't most people just want to prove that their side is right Often, that's true. However, understanding the whole issue can lead to both sides working together.
Disagreements may be uncomfortable at first. However, when both sides truly try to understand each other, they often find they have more in common than they thought. The next time you disagree with other people, try asking them questions about their viewpoints. You never know what you might learn.
9．What does the underlined word "so" refer to in Paragraph 2
A．Ignoring chances to learn.
B．Knowing more about themselves.
C．Shaping a right way to see the world.
D．Making the disagreements a chance to learn.
10．According to the passage, how can we solve a disagreement
A．By changing the other's opinion.
B．By making both sides comfortable.
C．By trying to stand in the other's shoes.
D．By telling facts and opinions apart.
11．How does the author support his view
A．By reasoning. B．By making comparison.
C．By debating. D．By giving examples.
12．What's the author's attitude to people's arguments
A．Indifferent. B．Pessimistic. C．Positive. D．Skeptical.
（2024高一下·北京市期中）The biggest criticism (批评) of social networking is that our young people are losing their offline friends to online friends. In fact there is a lot of research that shows these criticisms are generally unfounded. Research by Allen et al. found that people are not replacing offline friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships. They also found that our online friendships actually allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of people than in the real world and improve our psychological happiness.
However, there is one part of social networking that is deeply worrying. We find ourselves in a hyper-connected world where people access social media day and night, excited to make announcements about the tiniest details of their lives. Research is starting to show that this culture is negatively affecting not our friendships but our character.
Professor Larry D. Rosen, in his book iDisorder, presents evidence that social networking is turning us into narcissists (自恋者). He says that young people who overuse social networking sites can become vain, aggressive, and show anti-social behavior in their offline lives. But perhaps an even more disturbing effect is that one of our most basic emotions seems to be disappearing—empathy. This is the emotion that bonds us together; it allows us to see the world from our friends' points of view. Without it, we are far less able to connect and form meaningful adult relationships.
Sherry Turkle, a professor of social sciences at MIT, suggests that people are no longer comfortable being alone. This is something confirmed by a study where 200 university students were asked to go without social media for 24 hours. Many admitted an addiction to their online social network; most complained that they felt cut off from family and friends. But being alone is a time, Turkle argues, when we self-reflect and get in touch with who we really are. It is only when we do this that we can make meaningful friendships with others. She believes, as is the title of her book, that we are simply "Alone Together".
These potential changes in our characters are rather disturbing. If nothing is done, our young people could well be in trouble. Therefore, suggestions about ways to encourage our young people to avoid the problems of social networking should be made, so they can develop the kinds of friendships that are required to grow into well-adjusted and happy adults.
13．In this passage, the author mainly argues that ________.
A．internet culture causes various problems
B．we are losing some most important emotions
C．online friendships do good to offline friendships
D．social networking affects young people's personalities
14．According to Sherry Turkle, how can we make meaningful friendships with others
A．by getting in touch with online friends
B．by avoiding the problems of social networking
C．by reflecting and getting in touch with ourselves
D．by being alone then having discussions with a much more diverse set of people
15．From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A．social media have more advantages
B．young people will develop offline friendships
C．young people can't go without social media
D．we are becoming unable to understand others well
（2024高一下·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。
If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research
may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.
Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1, 000 joggers and non-joggers for 12 years.
The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog
at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than
three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and
arteries(动脉). Over time, this can cause serious injuries.
Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said, "If your goal is to decrease the risk of death
and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is just unnecessary, and it may be harmful. "
The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as Tai Chi, yoga and brisk
walking may be better for us than "iron man" events, triathlons and long-distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study, "You don't
actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldn't actually do too much. "
16．The underlined word "strenuous" in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to "____".
A．hard B．regular C．practical D．little
17．The author presents some figures in Paragraph 2 to .
A．suggest giving up jogging B．show risks of doing sports
C．provide supportive evidence D．introduce the research process
18．Which might be a good form of exercise according to the passage
A．Jogging for an hour every day.
B．Brisk walking for half an hour every day.
C．Cycling at a high speed.
D．Doing yoga once a month.
19．According to the scientists, why is too much exercise harmful
A．It may injure the heart and arteries.
B．It can make the body tired out.
C．It will bring much pressure.
D．It consumes too much energy.
（2023高一下·广州期中）阅读理解
The first time I heard about my classmates engaging with social media was in the fourth grade. A few of my friends and some of my classmates had excitedly jumped onto platforms like Instagram at such a young age. On the other hand, I hesitated. I only I knew the basics, but was foreign to some words on social media.
All throughout middle school, I stuck with the same thinking. And now, as a freshman in college, I am looking back and wondering why I have never been naturally interested in social media.
Scanning Instagram, you ought to find dozens of pictures of people in beautiful countries, taking part in exciting activities, and spending time with friends and family, among many other things. The thought of doing this never resonated with me. I respect and understand those who do believe using social media allows them to express themselves and share aspects of their lives with others. However, I have never had any interest in doing the same. In my eyes, family gatherings and friend get-togethers are just as if not more meaningful when not shared with others.
Most people have experienced feeling insecure and unconfident on social media. Images that are changed represent unrealistic beauty standards that can only be obtained through dangerous ways. Even without using social media, I knew that using apps like Instagram and Facebook would make me embarrassed of all the aspects that make me a unique individual. I never wanted to look at a post on social media and immediately compare myself and my life.
I constantly observe my classmates getting easily distracted(使分心) by social media. While trying to complete their homework, they have a powerful urge to open up Instagram or Facebook to see if there are any new messages. With homework and after-class activities consuming the majority of my day, I cannot wait to finish every task on my to-do list, so I can finally spend time with my family or have some time for myself to relax from my busy day.
20．What can we know from the first two paragraphs
A．Social media are popular with students.
B．Young pupils suffer from social media.
C．The author has no access to social media.
D．Social media contribute to students' study.
21．The underlined part in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to "______".
A．warned off B．let down C．hid from D．appealed to
22．Why do people using social media might feel insecure
A．They follow other people's beauty standards totally.
B．Social media change the way they look at themselves.
C．Social media encourage them to be a unique individual.
D．They spend more time posting their images on social media.
23．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．A to-do list can stop people using social media.
B．Social media can waste people's valuable time.
C．Spending time with family always enjoys first priority.
D．Students pay more attention to social media than to study.
（2024高一下·合江期中）I recently had a conversation with a friend who was feeling very upset about work. Why He thought his manager didn't like him. He rarely heard much from his manager, and when his manager said something, it was about correcting some aspects of his work or giving him some constructive advice.
Not surprisingly, given my friend's understandably anxious view of these workplace dynamics (动态), he was afraid of his annual performance evaluation. He was worried that his boss might even tell him that he wasn't needed anymore. Accordingly, he considered looking around for another job — not because he really wanted to, as he liked the kind of work he was doing, but because he suffered from the kind of management.
The evaluation day came, and to his great surprise, rather than being harshly critical, his manager told him that he was doing a fine job and gave him a promotion.
The sad truth is, this kind of phenomenon is by no means unusual in the workplace. One recent survey showed that nearly half of the employees have considered leaving a job "due to lack of recognition". Another similar study found 46 percent of the employees left a job "because they felt unappreciated".
The good news is that, in this case, the damage was repaired before it was too late — before my friend was out the door and his company began the expensive and time-consuming process of hiring a new employee. But as the research noted above shows, workplace problems related to recognition and appreciation are as common as the office air we breathe.
This conforms with my personal experience; during my decades of corporate management, I saw similar appreciation issues all the time. When a job isn't done well, nobody deserves anything, of course. But when a job is done well, if you're an employee, it's entirely natural to expect at least a bit of appreciation. So if you're a manager, it's a good idea to show some. It's that simple.
24．What phenomenon does the author want to describe through his friend's case
A．Unclear rewards and punishments.
B．Employee-management misunderstanding.
C．Unfair promotion in the workplace.
D．Fierce competition among new employees.
25．What happened to the author's friend in the end
A．His company hired a new employee.
B．He continued to work for the company.
C．His company simplified the evaluation process.
D．He repaired the relationship with his colleagues.
26．What does the underlined phrase "conforms with" in the last paragraph mean
A．Results from. B．Separates from.
C．Agrees with. D．Contrasts with.
27．What can be the best title for the text
A．Defend employees' rights.
B．A friend's unforgettable experience.
C．Acknowledge employees' work.
D．Misunderstanding between employees.
（2023高一下·鹤岗期中）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 the long history of pipe-assisted drinking—beginning with the gold beer-sipping tubes of the Sumerians —Starbucks's plastic straws(吸管) knew they had some advantages over the rest. Their tight white wrapping carried not only English words but a French style. They stood straight and tall as a stalk (秆) of wheat, with no ugly appearance. And their colour was beautiful. It was darker than the leaves of spring, and lighter than the Washington forests and the logo of the company. But despite all that, they were to disappear by 2020, for not being green enough.
Of course, the straws played an important part in daily life. You could build a cottage with them, or make a hat. At best, they might compose a mat. Their nearest relatives were not delicate grasses, but single-use plastic tubes.
Yet this did not concern them, because they had a higher calling: to refresh human beings. Rather than pumping up the customer with hot highly-effective Americanos, they cooled him with less caffeine and more play. People, especially teenagers and children, needed them to socialize, and amuse themselves. All these folk could have drunk their Frappuccino or their iced teas directly from the plastic cup, of course. Some did, ignoring the eager straws standing ready.
Fun was why green straws had been put into use at all. They began their service not when Starbucks was founded, in 1971, but when it introduced the Frappuccino almost three decades later. Green straws marched in, along with whipped cream. They meant happiness. Yet for each of those straws, the Frappuccino and its followers faced a serious challenging. Through the flat plastic lids of iced coffees, now sharply scored with a cross, they were expected to do the same.
However, the straws were thrown to the bin, either in-store or in the street after being used. They lay where they were thrown in woods, or fields, or among the hills. They would never be dust. They had eternal(永久的) life. That's the reason why they would disappear.
28．Why would Starbucks's plastic straws disappear
A．They were not environmentally friendly.
B．They were not widely used in everyday life.
C．They took on an ugly look in appearance.
D．They were uncomfortable for followers to use.
29．What effect did straws have on people
A．Calming. B．Uplifting. C．Disturbing. D．Depressing.
30．What does the underlined word "Some" refer to in paragraph 3
A．Humans. B．Straws. C．Iced teas. D．Plastic tubes.
31．What is the best title for the passage
A．Why Are the Green Straws So Popular
B．Protecting the Environment s Our Duty
C．Don't Drink Iced Frappuccino Any More
D．Say Goodbye to Starbucks's Green Straws
（2023高一下·威远期中） 阅读理解
A few years ago, my sister -in- law started to feel concerned about her teenage daughter. What was she doing after school Where was she spending her time My niece was an excellent student, and took part in all kinds of after class activities. Even so, her mom decided to put a tracking (跟踪) app on the kid's phone.
At first, this made my sister in law "feel better". Then the good situation suddenly ended. She recalled," I found out that she was someplace that she said she wasn't. I went out in the middle of the night and found her walking without shoes in the middle of the street with some friends. "Things went quickly downhill for the mother and the daughter after that.
With 73% of teens having their own smartphones now, according to a 2018 Pew study, more and more of their parents are facing the question：To spy or not
Ana Homayoun, founder of Green Ivy Educational Consulting, has advised many parents and their kids about this. "I've found teens are more receptive to tracking apps when it is included as part of a family use agreement to improve safety than when it is placed as a secret tool to watch them," she said.
Mark Bell, a father of a teenage girl, said, "We don't have tracking apps, but we have set some ground rules that my daughter must follow in exchange for providing a smartphone. " For example, his daughter must "friend" him on social media accounts so that he can review posts, and must share all passwords.
When you're trying to build credence, you need to create an environment that encourages it. So, to win their trust, you always need to be straight with your children. "Parents must let children know how and when they'll be watching them," said Doctor Pauleh Weigle. If they're not open about it, he warns, it can "greatly damage the parent and child relationship".
32．Why did the author's sister- in- law use the app
A．Because she was interested in new apps.
B．Because she was worried about her daughter.
C．Because she wanted to know about after class activities.
D．Because she wanted to teach her daughter about the app.
33．What can we learn about today's children from Homayoun
A．They doubt family use agreements.
B．They are worried about online safety.
C．They welcome the use of tracking apps.
D．They dislike being spied on secretly with tracking apps.
34．According to paragraph 5, Bell's daughter____.
A．kept him out of her online groups
B．developed some bad online habits
C．allowed him to know her online behavior
D．wanted to put a tracking app on her phone
35．What is the possible meaning of the underlined word "credence" in the last paragraph
A．Trust. B．A credit card.
C．Environment. D．Praise.
（2024高一下·河南月考） 阅读理解
Phonetic (语音) information—the smallest sound elements of speech - is considered by researchers to be the basis of language. Babies are thought to learn these small sound elements and add them together to make words. But a new study suggests that phonetic information is learnt too late and slowly for this to be the case. Instead, rhythmic (有韵律的) speech helps babies learn language and is effective even in the first few months of life.
Researchers from the Trinity College Dublin investigated babies' ability to process phonetic information during their first year. Their study, published in the journal Nature Communications. found that phonetic information wasn't successfully encoded (编码) until seven months old, and did not occur very often at 11 months old when babies began to say their first words. From then individual speech sounds are still added in very slowly—too slowly to form the basis of language.
The researchers recorded patterns of brain activity in 50 babies at four, seven, and eleven months old as they watched a video of a primary school teacher singing 18 nursery rhymes (童谣) to a baby. They found that phonetic encoding in babies appeared inchmeal over the first year of life, beginning with labial sounds (e.g. "d" for "daddy") and nasal sounds (e.g. "m" for "mummy"), with the "read out" progressively looking more like that of adults.
"The reason why we use nursery rhymes is because that is the best way for babies to discover and connect sounds with language, so we are teaching them how to speak," said Giovanni Di Liberto, lead author of the study at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. "Parents should talk and sing to their babies as much as possible or use baby-directed speech because it will make a difference to language outcome," she added.
36．What should babies learn in the first few months of life according to the new study
A．Small sound elements B．Rhythmic information.
C．Phonetic information. D．Individual words.
37．What does the author mainly discuss in paragraph 2
A．The poor phonetic encoding in babies.
B．The advantages of phonetic information.
C．The babies' great ability to learn language.
D．The babies' growing process in the first year.
38．What does the underlined word "inchmeal" mean in paragraph 3
A．Gradually. B．Suddenly. C．Successfully. D．Occasionally.
39．What is the best title of the text
A．When Babies Are Able to Say Their First Words
B．How Phonetic Information Changes Over Time
C．Why Phonetic Is Better Than Rhythmic for Babies
D．Why Babies Need Nursery Rhymes for Language Mastery
（2024高一下·平谷期中）Once I told someone I wanted to get a master's degree of fine arts in creative writing and they told me it was the second-to-worst post-graduation plan they'd ever heard from a student. Arts degrees — especially fine arts degrees, which usually come in the form of music, studio art, creative writing and theater — have been, over the years, labeled useless.
It's true that for the most part, STEM degrees lead to higher paying jobs than liberal and fine arts degrees, and it's understandable why young people care about a higher starting salary and financial security. Student loan debt is playing a role in the physical and mental stress of young people.
And while STEM majors usually have starting salaries that are $20,000 higher than those of liberal arts majors, by the time people reach the age of 40, the salaries between those who majored in the liberal arts and those who majored in STEM are virtually the same. For example, women who major in STEM earned nearly 50% more than social science and history majors at ages 23-25, but only 10% more by ages 38-40, a New York Times analysis reported. So even in terms of salary, which doesn't solely determine whether or not a degree is useful, liberal arts degrees aren't all that far behind STEM.
It seems too that since people nowadays are going to have to work longer, it's more important than ever that we actually like and care about what we're doing. Pursuing something enjoyable, or else a passion, is continuously found to be a key factor in maintaining healthy relationships, mental health, physical health and energy. In other words, not useless.
Art is also a method of communication. It allows people from different backgrounds, from different walks of life to communicate with each other. In a world where borders and division seem to be all over the place, we need art more than ever. We need liberal arts majors. And more than anything, we need to be able to pursue what we love with confidence, and we need to not get caught up in the "usefulness" of what we love.
And just because someone's primary job isn't in their field of study — a writer who teaches high school for example — doesn't make the degree useless. It just means that their way of finding a stable income is different. The same goes for artists who have to work multiple jobs to support themselves. They might have to find other means of supporting themselves and their artistry. It might be copy editing or it might be tutoring,
So I am going to graduate school, and I am going to graduate school for writing. I might be paying rent by way of overnight restaurant shifts—there's so much I'm not sure of. But one thing I am sure of is this—I would rather be a writer working two jobs to pay my bills than be no writer at all.
40．A New York Times analysis report is mentioned in Paragraph 3 to .
A．analyse the potential value of different majors
B．put forward the opinion on majors by example
C．prove the argument against arts degrees wrong
D．demonstrate the link between majors and incomes
41．Why does the author think learning arts is useful
A．Following one's dream of arts keeps one in good condition.
B．Doing what one loves builds up one's self-confidence in arts.
C．Mastering arts improves one's understanding of different jobs.
D．Developing a love for arts helps one maintain passion for work
42．What can we infer from the passage
A．Students learning arts are more concerned about the value of life.
B．People tend to place income in the first place when choosing majors.
C．The man who doesn't love his work won't stick with the job for long.
D．Graduates can find a broader space of development in the field of arts.
（2024高一下·北仑期中）While the teams of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar competed in the fields, it was worth noting that it was not only soccer that caught the world's attention, but also the video assistant referee (VAR) technology. Like it or dislike it, the VAR is a part of football games today.
Many football fans question whether the system made the game better or if it added an unnecessary layer of complexity to the beautiful game as a number of debatable decisions were made involving the VAR — it slows down the game; the offside law sometimes becomes rigid. The introduction of the VAR means top-level football games are now easily affected by stoppages and delays with the on-field referee often waiting for decisions to be made by those in offices often far away from the stadiums.
Actually, the use of video match officials in football was included in the 2018/2019 edition of the Laws of the Game and was already used at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Since then, the system has been applied in over 100 competitions worldwide.
Despite criticisms, FIFA considered the first use of the VAR to be a triumph, with referee committee head Pierluigi Collina claiming that 99.3 percent of "match-changing" decisions were called correctly at the World Cup—"very, very close to perfection". Without the VAR, referees called 95 percent of the incidents correctly.
Not only football, sports tech to support a referee's decision-making is widely adopted by other major sports in professional and Olympic games to assist referees to make the correct decisions. Tennis employs the Hawk-Eye Live system on competition courts, and the NBA has long used instant replay and other high-tech aids to make sure players are shooting within the time given by the shot clock in order for the referees to make the right call.
We should admit that sports tech is still not perfect in the field of sports events. People's feelings are not towards those technologies themselves, but the current shortcomings of the application of the technology. However, fairness and consistency should not be a zero-sum option. Efforts should be made to further improve efficiency and reduce disturbance to beautiful games.
43．Why do many football fans question the VAR technology
A．It sometimes becomes rigid.
B．It makes competitions unappealing.
C．It is easily affected by on-field referees.
D．It leads to many arguable decisions.
44．What does the underlined word "triumph" mean in paragraph 4
A．Beginning. B．Success. C．Symbol. D．Tendency.
45．Why are tennis and the NBA mentioned in paragraph 5
A．To prove the diversity of sports tech.
B．To introduce the benefits of sports tech.
C．To show sports tech's wide application.
D．To explain the development of sports tech.
46．What's the author's attitude toward sports tech
A．Opposed. B．Objective. C．Favorable. D．Doubtful.
（2023高一下·岑溪期中）阅读理解
Most people think that regular （有规律的） exercise does health wonders for people, but what exactly are its health benefits （益处）
To start with, research suggests regular exercise can help make people's body strong. It helps cut down on the number of different diseases people face each year. Regular exercise throughout the year helps the working quality of people's heart become better and lower blood pressure. During exercise, people's heart must work harder so that it can make blood go throughout the body. This extra effort makes it grow stronger over the long term. At the same time, as little as 30 minutes per day can help to lower blood pressure. It helps move away things that are all linked to having high blood pressure.
Exercise has a good effect on people's mind and spirit too. If you are suffering from stress and sadness, regular gentle exercise is one way to improve your full sense of happiness. The way that exercise improves people's mental state is by moving away the bad effect of stress that swims into their bodies, helping them find deep calm.
Some studies even show that exercise keeps people's skin fit. Exercise helps keep skin cells alive and healthy by increasing blood flow. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body, including the skin. In addition to providing oxygen, blood flow also helps carry away waste products. You can think of it just like cleaning your skin from the inside.
However, we should know that when suffering from an illness, try not to finish all your plan for exercise. The body needs time to recover. Strong exercise can be harmful to the immune system （免疫系统） when it is already under pressure. Instead, take a gentle walk when falling ill to help recovery.
So, now you know the benefits of exercise and how to do it properly. What are you waiting for
47．Why does the writer raise a question in paragraph 1
A．To describe the writer. B．To introduce the topic.
C．To develop a new idea. D．To show the writer's doubt.
48．What's the benefit of regular exercise in paragraph 2
A．It builds a strong body. B．It causes the spread of diseases.
C．It influences the mind and body. D．It plays a role in skin cleaning.
49．How does exercise improve people's mental state according to the text
A．By moving away waste in blood.
B．By helping them find deep calm.
C．By making them get close to stress.
D．By cleaning the skin from the inside.
50．What's the best title for the text
A．The Benefits of Regular Exercise B．A Study on Living Happily
C．The Method of Being Strong D．Tips on Doing Regular Exercise
（2022高一下·上海期中）阅读理解
From Smells to Soundtracks
When a young sawfly, a bee-like insect, is threatened by its attackers like ants, it emits a mixture of unpleasant smells to defend itself. These emissions can seriously annoy a potential enemy.
Scientists wanting to study these smelly compounds—to understand which aspects of them discourage attackers and why—face great challenges. Meetups between sawflies and ants in a lab are difficult to carry out. There are also a very limited quantity of the insects' emissions. On the side, Jean-Luc Boevé, a zoologist who studies insects, from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, is an amateur musician and composer. He decided to try a different way—the sound approach. "To be honest, I considered this project so unpractical myself that I set it aside," he said. It was months before Boevé and his partner, Rudi Giot, finally made a resolution to get started on it.
They chose 16 sawfly species' emissions to translate into sounds. First, they figured out which molecules (分子) were present in each smelly compound and in what amounts. Then they assigned various characteristics of those molecules matching properties of sound. For example, smaller molecules like a kind of acid found in vinegar, a sour-tasting liquid, evaporate (挥发) quickly, so Boevé and Giot assigned them sounds with higher pitch ( 音 高 ). Larger molecules were given lower-pitched sounds. In all, the scientists created individual audio descriptions for 20 molecules. Then they combined the sounds of each molecule present in a sawfly's smell to construct the insect's soundtrack. If a molecule was of higher proportion in an emission, they assigned it a higher volume. In such a case, the smaller a molecule is, the higher its pitch will be; and the higher the proportion of a molecule is, the higher its volume will be.
To test out the audio descriptions they created, Boevé and Giot examined people's reactions to the soundtracks and compared them to ants' reactions to the original smells. They played the 16 emission soundtracks and the 20 molecule sounds through speakers to about 50 study participants. Then the scientists measured how far people backed up to get to a "comfortable position" away from the noise. Most of the study volunteers told the researchers that the high pitch, as well as the high volume, was what made them withdraw. "Ants and volunteers moved away from a chemical and its matching soundtrack respectively," the researchers wrote.
Boevé said he hoped the process would give other zoologists a new way to compare sawflies' chemical defenses with those from other insects. It may also offer researchers clues about which molecules fight off enemies most.
51．What do we know about Boevé from paragraph 2
A．He was devoted to the research for several months.
B．He started a new approach after months' hesitation.
C．He came up with a creative idea thanks to a composer.
D．He was faced with difficulties in studying rare sawflies.
52．What can be concluded in terms of the sound approach
A．The volume of sounds is based on the proportion of molecules.
B．Smaller molecules and lower pitch share similar characteristics.
C．Audio descriptions of the molecules can be divided into 16 kinds.
D．Participants were required to compare the sounds with the smells.
53．From paragraphs 4 and 5, we can learn that ________.
A．the soundtracks are more than what humans are likely to bear
B．the ants dislike the sounds as much as humans hate the smells
C．humans' reactions to the sounds resemble ants' responses to the smells
D．other zoologists are looking for innovative ways of studying molecules
54．This passage is mainly intended to ________.
A．explain ways to transfer smells into soundtracks
B．introduce research on sawfly's effect on humans
C．demonstrate a scientific study on insects'smells
D．test out people's reaction to various soundtracks
（2024高一下·深圳期中）Many high school students consider a college education useless. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you're one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.
Schools and universities are the first sources of knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without an education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.
While limited within the walls of the educational institutions, we openly explore other cultures of the world. We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable insights to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and interact with various cultures, broadening our horizons.
When there's a downturn (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished grade school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.
When you're skillful and knowledgeable, you get to "rub knees" with people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.
A good education makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what's on sale in stores. An educated person doesn't gossip, having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.
55．Paragraph 2 mainly shows that going to college allows you to ______.
A．have a chance to study abroad B．become a more interesting person
C．keep gaining knowledge D．realize the importance of knowledge
56．According to Paragraph 3, what does going to college mean
A．Having a greater understanding of different cultures.
B．Being limited within the walls of a college.
C．Valuing our own culture much more.
D．Thinking differently from others.
57．By giving the example of a downturn in the economy, what does the author want to show
A．A good education can improve your tastes.
B．A good education sometimes means nothing.
C．A good education means you will not lose your job.
D．A good education allows you to keep a high quality of life.
58．What is the text mainly about
A．Sources of knowledge.
B．Benefits of attending college.
C．The disadvantages of not being educated.
D．The reason why some people think college useless.
（2023高一下·射洪期中） 阅读理解
Social media is taking over our lives: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and now, TikTok. These social media platforms have changed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money off their posts. While this may seem like another opportunistic innovation, it's really full of hidden false realities.
The median income (中位收入) recorded in the United States of America was about $63, 000 in 2018. TikTokers can make anywhere from $50, 000 to $150, 000 for a TikTok brand partnership, and TikTokers with over a million followers can make up to $30, 000 a month—$360, 000 a year. They are making more than the average person trying to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads simply by posting a 15-second video.
This is mad in more ways than one. Not only is it an overpaid "job", it promotes undeserved admiration from viewers and a false sense of reality. Many of these famous TikTokers are still teens and the effects of fame at such an early stage in life might cause issues later in life, such as mental illness. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 make up 27% of TikTok viewers, who can be easily influenced by what they are watching. They can put a false sense of self-value into who they look up to and what they represent: money, fame, being considered conventionally attractive.
While TikTok has become a great tool for marketing, it's important to understand how this content affects young viewers. If we're constantly consuming content that shows us all we need to do to be successful is be conventionally attractive and post a 15-second video featuring a new dance, it will challenge our knowledge of what really makes someone successful and will in turn affect our individual work ethnics (伦理). What about the people who miss birthdays and family holidays due to their jobs and aren't getting paid nearly as much as these TikTokers
Richard Colyer, president and creator of Metaphor, Inc, had his own view on this issue. "It sounds great that kids can make money for doing the latest dance moves in a 15-second video, but we should feed the minds of kids and not just their bank accounts. TikTok can be great if used properly. Money alone is not good; technology alone is not good and connectedness can be bad if it is only online. "
Again, as a fellow consumer of TikTok, I do enjoy the app when I have some time to kill and need a good laugh. I'm not against someone making a living on entertainment, but what does getting famous by posting a 15-second video teach young people
59．What does the underlined word "this" in Paragraph 1 refer to
A．Social networking.
B．A job offered by TikTok.
C．Making money on social media.
D．Staying connected to the Internet.
60．What does the author try to indicate in Paragraph 2
A．TikTokers can hardly make ends meet.
B．Social media platforms like TikTok can make people overpaid.
C．Teens are wise to make a huge amount of money from TikTok.
D．TikTokers earn such a high income that they can support their family.
61．Which is the possible influence of TikTok on its young users
A．They are likely to develop false values.
B．They tend to live an adult life too soon.
C．They are forced to pay for certain services.
D．They may stop believing other social media.
62．What did Richard Colyer stress according to his view
A．Contents of videos need checking before their release online.
B．We have a responsibility to supply teens with food for thought.
C．Young TikTokers should be banned from opening bank accounts.
D．Money and technology can be good if used properly by TikTokers.
（2023高一下·番禺期中） 阅读理解
After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.
Together, these deep human urges（驱策力）count for much more that ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, "Why Why Why "
Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don't have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them.
"The great man, " said Mencius（孟子）, "is he who does not lose his child's heart." Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.
Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.
How should you start Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn't arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.
One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven't any special ability Most people don't; there are only a few geniuses. You haven't any time That's good because it's always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom's Cabin while cooking. You're too old Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.
However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you'll never be more alive than you are at this moment.
63．In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to .
A．propose a definition B．make a comparison
C．reach a conclusion D．present an argument
64．What does the example of Galileo tell us
A．Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.
B．Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.
C．Creativity results from challenging authority.
D．Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.
65．What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent
A．Observe the unknown around you. B．Develop a questioning mind.
C．Lead a life of adventure. D．Follow the fashion.
66．What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7
A．Gaining success helps you become an expert.
B．The genius tends to get things done creatively.
C．Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action.
D．You should remain modest when approaching perfection.
（2023高一下·惠州期中）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Fresh fruit juice has become increasingly popular in many diets - especially among those consumers who are pressed for time and concerned about their health. Fruit juice has also been linked to beliefs that it can help people lose weight. But is juicing really as healthy as we think
A recent study reveals hard truths about fruit juice.
All fruits contain sugars and don't seem to have harmful effects unless they contribute to extra daily calories. This is because the fiber (纤维) which is found in whole fruit is undamaged, and the sugar is contained within the fruit's cells. It takes our digestive system a while to break these cells down and for sugar to enter the bloodstream.
This is not the case with fruit juice. Different from whole fruit, the natural sugar in fruit juice counts as "free sugars", just like honey and added sugars. With the fiber removed, fruit juice's sugar is absorbed more quickly. A sudden rise of blood sugar causes the pancreas (胰腺) to release insulin (胰岛素) to bring it back down to a normal level. Over time, this system can wear out, increasing the risk of developing type-2 diabetes (糖尿病).
In 2013, after analysing the health data of 100,000 people collected between 1986 and 2009, researchers found that fruit juice consumption was linked with increased risk of type-2 diabetes. They've concluded that even when fruit juice is similar in the nutrition (营养) to whole fruit, fruit juice leads to faster and larger changes in insulin levels since liquids pass through the stomach faster than solids.
"Although fruit juice is better than no fruit at all, there are lots of limits," said Dr.Amy Smith, professor of medicine at the University of Virginia. "It particularly comes with risks when we consume more than 150 ml of free sugars per day, or when it puts us over our recommended calorie intake. It provides us with vitamins - but fruit juice is far from a quick fix."
67．What leads to the increasing fruit juice popularity
A．Experts' recommendation. B．Its obvious medical effects.
C．Its assumed benefits to health. D．People's improved life quality.
68．Why is whole fruit healthier
A．It provides better nutrition.
B．Its fiber slows sugar absorption.
C．It protects our digestive system.
D．Its fiber helps remove extra sugar.
69．How did researchers draw the conclusion in 2013
A．By observing the blood sugar level.
B．By comparing liquid and solid intake.
C．By analysing previously collected data.
D．By interviewing type-2 diabetes patients.
70．What is Dr. Smith's attitude to fruit juice
A．Positive. B．Negative. C．Objective. D．Unclear.
（2023高一下·番禺期中） 阅读理解
Kind-hearted parents have unknowingly left their children defenseless against failure. The generation born between 1980 and 2001 grew up playing sports where scores and performance were played down because "everyone's a winner. "And their report cards sounded more positive （正面的） than ever before. As a result, Stanford University professor Carol Dweck, PhD, calls them"the overpraised generation. "
Dweck has been studying how people deal with failure for 40 years. Her research has led her to find out two clearly different mind-sets that have a great effect on how we react to it. Here's how they work:
A fixed mind-set is grounded in the belief that talent is genetic-you're a born artist, point guard, or numbers person. The fixed mind-set believes it's sure to succeed without much effort and regards failure as personal shame. When things get difficult, ifs quick to blame, lie, and even stay away from future difficulties.
On the other hand, a growth mind-set believes that no talent is entirely heaven-sent and that effort and learning make everything possible. Because the ego （自尊） isn't on the line as much, the growth mind-set sees failure as a chance rather than shame. When faced with a difficulty, ifs quick to rethink, change and try again. In fact, it enjoys this experience.
We are all born with growth mind-sets. （Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to live in the world.） But parents, teachers, and instructors often push us into fixed mind-sets by encouraging certain actions and misdirecting praise. Dweck's book, Mind-set: The New Psychology of Success, and online instructional program explain this in depth. But she says there are many little things you can start doing today to make sure that your children, grandchildren and even you are never defeated by failure.
71．What does the author think about the generation born between 1980 and 2001
A．They don't do well at school. B．They are often misunderstood.
C．They are eager to win in sports. D．They are given too much praise.
72．A fixed mind-set person is probably one who .
A．doesn't want to work hard
B．cares a lot about personal safety
C．cannot share his ideas with others
D．can succeed with the help of teachers
73．What does the growth mind-set believe
A．Admitting failure is shameful.
B．Talent comes with one's birth.
C．Scores should be highly valued.
D．Getting over difficulties is enjoyable.
74．What should parents do for their children based on Dweck's study
A．Encourage them to learn from failures.
B．Prevent them from making mistakes.
C．Guide them in doing little things.
D．Help them grow with praise.
（2023高一下·花都期中）阅读理解
Folklore is the branch of the study of man which deals with local customs, tales and traditions. Everybody is a storehouse of folklore, though not everybody realizes it. Often, indeed, those who have never heard the word folklore have the greatest store of it, for the people with least book education commonly cherish most firmly old ideas and superstitions which have been passed on by word of mouth for generations. Everyone has heard stories of ghosts, witches, fairies, and giants. We all know some proverbs and have come across such ideas as, for example, that it is lucky to see black cat and unlucky to see a single magpie. We keep certain seasons of the year as festivals, suchn as Christmas, and we are familiar with the special customs connected with weddings and funerals. All such things are of interest to those who study folklore.
People who study folklore won't criticize the old beliefs and practices they come across as silly, childish, or old-fashioned. Instead, they will try to collect accurate records of them and then see how these are connected with other ideas and customs of other places or times. By comparing with what is known of olden times or the folklore of other countries, they try to discover how certain beliefs and practices came into being, and what purpose they serve now or used to serve in the past.
Often we find that the beliefs which seem most peculiar and unreasonable, and the customs which appear least practical, are of the greatest interest and importance because they are commonly the oldest. Sometimes they were part of an ancient ritual or served a useful purpose when people's way of life was different from what it is now. So we not only learn about what people thought and did in the past but are better able to understand present customs. People often keep up customs when they have forgotten the original reason for them, and in the course of time a fresh reason gets attached to the custom. Thus, when some joker ties an old shoe to the back of the taxi taking the bride and bridegroom to the station for their honeymoon, he would say it was "for luck", but actually a shoe is an old fertility (繁殖力) symbol and has a place in the wedding customs of China and Palestine.
75．The underlined word "they" (in Para. 2) most probably refers to ________.
A．practices and beliefs B．customs and traditions
C．records and tales D．places or times
76．It is most unlikely for people who study folklore to ________.
A．collect as many records of old beliefs and practices as possible
B．compare the present customs with those of the olden times
C．criticize the old beliefs and superstitions as silly or childish
D．find out the purpose the certain beliefs and practices serve or used to serve
77．Which of the following statements is true about customs
A．The customs which do not appear practical mean nothing to most people.
B．The reasons for certain customs may change in the course of history.
C．People who practice customs are quite familiar with their origins.
D．The wedding customs in China and Palestine are of great similarity.
78．What would be the best title for the passage
A．What Does Folklore Really Mean B．How Do People Keep Up Customs
C．Who Studies Tales And Traditions D．When Did Some Old Beliefs Begin
（2023高一下·东莞期中）阅读理解
As we continue to explore farther out into our solar system and beyond, the question of humans living on other planets often comes up. Manned bases on the Moon or Mars for example, have long been a dream of many. There is a natural desire to explore as far as we can go, and also to extend humanity's presence on a permanent or at least semi-permanent basis. In order to do this, however, it is necessary to adapt to different extreme environments. On the Moon for example, a colony must be self-sustaining and protect its inhabitants from the airless, harsh environment outside.
Mars, though, is different. While future bases could adapt to the Martian environment over time there is also the possibility of modifying the surrounding environment instead of just co-existing with it. This is the process of terraforming-adjusting Mars' atmosphere and environment to make it more Earth-like. But the bigger question is, should we
One of the main issues is whether Mars has any native life or not and if it does, should it be preserved as much as possible If the answer is yes, then large-scale human settlements on Mars should be completely off-limits. Small colonics might be fine, but living on Mars should not be at the expense of any native habitats, if they exist. If Mars is home to any indigenous life, then terraforming should be a non-issue; it simply should not be done.
What if Mars is lifeless Even if no life exists there, that untouched and unique alien environment needs to be preserved as it is as much as possible. We've already done too much damage here on our own planet. By studying Mars and other planets and moons in their current natural state, we can learn so much about their history and also learn more about our own world. We should appreciate the differences of other worlds instead of just transforming them to suit our own ambitions.
79．What is the best title for the text
A．Is there life on Mars B．Can we adapt to Mars
C．Should we terraform Mars D．Are Mars and Earth So Different
80．What does the author think we should do if life is found on Mars
A．Ensure that it's not harmed.
B．Negotiate with the Martians.
C．Change the unpopulated regions.
D．Assess the advantages and disadvantages.
81．What does the underlined word "indigenous" in paragraph 3 mean
A．Complex. B．Native. C．Foreign. D．Intelligent.
82．How does the author develop his ideas in the text
A．By referring to others' research.
B．By evaluating different planets.
C．By justifying the benefits of terraforming.
D．By arguing in support of one viewpoint.
（2023高一下·牡丹江期中） 阅读短文，回答问题
Most people say "yes" much more readily than" no".
A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted were a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for" reference". But, you've just finished it after taking a whole day to work hard. Many people say" yes"to these kinds of requests. They usually don't consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themselves afterwards.
Saying "no" requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists. "Everyone wants to be liked," says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist." Saying'no'risks losingthe affection of the person asking the favor or even a job."
In fact, refusing a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling. But, for people used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and uncomfortable learning process.
Most people believe that "If I say'no', I'll lose the affection of the person. But the affection is important to me." This way of thinking can be replaced by this:" If he only likes me because I always do what suits him, then the price of his affection is too high in the long term."
Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual solution." One needs to present the situation from one's own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his interests are being considered." When the refusal is not accepted, you can give the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message.
83．Most people say" yes" much more readily than " no " because .
A．they have already been used to saying" yes"
B．they don't know they will regret afterwards
C．they only care about their own interests and feelings
D．they care more about others' interests and feelings
84．In the opinion of experts, _______.
A．saying "no" means losing a job
B．people need a lot of practice to say" no"
C．people have the right to be liked
D．people should say "yes" to keep the peace
85．According to the author, what should you do if your refusal is not accepted
A．Repeat your reasons. B．Just go away.
C．Say yes to him. D．Say no to him.
86．What might be the best title for the passage
A．It's Easy to Say "Yes" B．"Yes" More Than" No"
C．Nobody Has the Right to Say "No" D．You Need Courage to Say" No"
（2023高一下·钦州期中）阅读理解
The arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.
Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive (积极的) to do. In a music program, children can be