【期末专项培优】阅读理解（含答案与解析）-2024-2025学年人教版（2019）英语高一下册
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期末专项培优 阅读理解
一．阅读理解（共15小题）
1．（2023秋 肥东县校级期末）The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world.The celebration usually lasts for 15 days.There is a lot to do.
On the eve of the Spring Festival，family members get together and have a big meal.Their favourite dish on this day is dumplings.
Days before the Spring Festival，families will clean their houses.People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck.It makes the house ready for good luck.
The colour red is everywhere during the Spring Festival.People think red is a happy colour and will bring them a bright future.People wear red，too.They decorate their homes with pieces of red paper.Kids get a lot of "hongbao".It is a red paper bag with money in it.Usually，older people give younger ones "hongbao".They think it brings good luck.
The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy.So don't say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people.For instance，you'd better not say any bad words like "death".Don't break anything.People think that means your luck is running out.
Also，don't borrow or lend money on these days.If you have borrowed money，return it before the Spring Festival.
（1）What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival？
A．Family members gather for a big meal.
B．Friends eat dumplings together.
C．They borrow money from friends.
D．They give each other "hongbao".
（2）Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival？
A．Because they enjoy cleaning.
B．Because it is believed that cleaning will sweep away bad luck.
C．Because they think it will bring happiness to others.
D．Because it is thought that cleaning brings in money.
（3）Which of the following things is NOT supposed to happen during the Spring Festival？
A．Returning money before the Spring Festival.
B．Saying bad words like "death".
C．Wearing red clothes.
D．Decorating houses with red paper.
（4）We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is .
A．a time of harvest and fun
B．celebrated for one whole month
C．only celebrated in China
D．a time for families to get together
2．（2023春 新郑市校级月考）Money with no strings attached.It's not something you see every day.But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month，a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read，"Give What You Can，Take What You Need."
People quickly caught on.And while many took dollars，many others pinned their own cash to the board. "People of all ages，races，and socio﹣economic（社会经济的）backgrounds gave and took，" said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox，which created the project. "We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few dollars." Most of the bills on the board were singles，but a few people left fives，tens and even twenties.The video clip（片段）shows one man who had found a ﹩20 bill pinning it to the board.
"What I can say for the folks that gave the most，is that they were full of smiles，" Bridges said. "There's a certain feeling that giving can do for you and that was apparent in those that gave the most. " Most people who took dollars took only a few，but Bridges said a very small number took as much as they could.
While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign，Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.He added that he hopes people in other cities might try similar projects and post their own videos on the Internet.
"After all，everyone has bad days and good days，" he said. "Some days you need a helping hand and some days you can be the one giving the helping hand."
（1）What does the expression "money with no strings attached" in paragraph 1 mean？
A．Money spent without hesitation.
B．Money not legally made.
C．Money offered without conditions.
D．Money not tied together.
（2）What did Bridges want to show by mentioning the bride？
A．Women tended to be more sociable.
B．The activity attracted various people.
C．Economic problems were getting worse.
D．Young couples needed financial assistance.
（3）Why did Bridges carry out the project？
A．To do a test on people's morals.
B．To raise money for his company.
C．To earn himself a good reputation.
D．To promote kindness and sympathy.
3．The Million Pound Bank Note（1953）
Directed by Ronald Neame
Written by Mark Twain（story），Jill Craigie
Genre（类型）：Comedy （more）
Plot Outline：Two rich British men offer a penniless American a loan，without telling him that the amount is one million pound，and this in the form of a single bank note. （more）
User Comments：Great fun. . .you can bank on it! （more）
Cast Overview：Gregory Peck. . .Henry Adams；Ronald Squire. . .Oliver Montpelier；Joyce Grenfell. . .Duchess of Cromarty；A.E.Matthews. . .Duke of Frognell；Maurice Denham. . .Mr Reid （more）
Also Known As：Man with a Million（USA）
Runtime：90 minutes
Country：UK
Language：English
Color：Color （Technicolor）
Sound Mix：Mono （Western Electric Sound System）
Certification：Australia：G/Finland：S/Sweden：Btl/ UK：U/USA：Approved
Trivia（花絮）：The story is set in 1903.The one million pound note at the time would be worth about ＄100，000，000 nowadays or ￡65，000，000. （more）
（1）Mark Twain set the story The Million Pound Bank Note in the year .
A．1953
B．1903
C．2002
D．1890
（2）The film The Million Pound Bank Note was made in .
A．the UK
B．the USA
C．Australia
D．Finland
（3）Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase in the passage？
A．Rely on.
B．Look on.
C．Carry on.
D．Take on.
（4）The passage most probably appears in .
A．a film poster
B．a newspaper
C．a magazine
D．a web page
4．Art and culture are lived and breathed in every corner of Canada.Due to an immigrant（移民） population，the variety and richness of art and sport are very evident.
Since World War Ⅱ，Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing.From novels to poetry，the selection is wide.Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.
Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene.Everything performed by Canadian artists from country to pop，classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and even across the globe.
The National Film Board，a film crew in Canada，is the most famous producer of movies in Canada.Many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as an alternative to the more expensive US.Many well﹣known actors，directors，screenwriters and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work.
French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence River in and around Quebec.Since then the volume of art and artists has increased.Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.
Sport is a major part of today's society in Canada.Hockey is the most popular sport with more participants taking part in curling（冰壶）.American﹣style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.
（1）Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has .
A．a long history
B．a large area
C．a large population
D．a variety of immigrants
（2）What does the underlined word "scoop" mean in the passage？
A．Expect.
B．Set up.
C．Harvest.
D．Ignore.
（3）Which group of Canadian artists is well known all over the world today？
A．Native writers and screenwriters.
B．Photographers and actors.
C．Painters and writers.
D．Musicians，actors and directors.
（4）What would be the best title for the passage？
A．A brief introduction to Canada
B．Canadian art，culture and sport
C．Canadian artists
D．Canadian art and culture are world﹣famous
5．（2024春 丰台区期中）
A Bridge Linking Art and the Audience
According to a 2018 report，people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum﹣goers.Similarly，people aged over 35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size.We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven't yet determined how to bridge the gap.Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.
In 2018，a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop﹣culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience.It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics.Art history is about storytelling；art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.
More traditional institutions are paying attention.Recently the Getty Museum issued a social﹣media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home.Users displayed incredible creativity，and the museum was flooded with submissions.This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing.Since many people feel intimidated and think that there's a base level of understanding required to join the conversation，the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.
Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks.The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite，for example，made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings.His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures.It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.
Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table.Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it.Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers.They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories，and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.
But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within.We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections.We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board.Ensuring that art﹣and writing and talking about art﹣is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers，inside and outside of institutions，getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.
（1）What challenge is the author trying to tackle？
A．People doubt a great diversity of artworks.
B．Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.
C．Art appears too distant from common audience.
D．Adult audience has a different understanding of art.
（2）What does the underlined word "intimidated" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？
A．Tired.
B．Worried.
C．Annoyed.
D．Surprised.
（3）In the author's opinion，the museums and galleries should .
A．make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way
B．change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge
C．limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions
D．improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks
（4）We can conclude from the passage that common audience .
A．lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history
B．prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media
C．feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board
D．refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories
6．（2023秋 保山期末） Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl，an unusual Mexican salamander（蝶螺），and they're asking for help.A new program lets people"adopt"an axolotl to raise money to support efforts to save the endangered animal.
The axolotl is a strange，but amazing animal，with a long body，short legs，and a long tail.Its body is covered with smooth，slimy skin.Axolotls are famous for their ability to cure themselves.If an axolotl loses a leg，or even part of its heart，brain，or lungs，it can regrow them.Scientists have long been interested in how the axolotl does this.Some people think the information could help solve some human medical problems.
Sadly，axolotls are in trouble.The number of axolotls in Mexico has dropped 99.5% in less than 20 years.There are a number of reasons for the drop in axolotls.One is that the water in the lakes has become more and more polluted.Another is that there are invasive（入侵的） fish in the lakes which are eating the axolotls' food，and even their babies.
Scientists at Mexico's National Autonomous University（UNAM） have been working for years to try to protect the axolotls.Last year，the UNAM scientists started a program they called "AdoptAxolotl".They asked people to donate money to help pay for efforts to save the axolotls.The program was a big hit，and raised more than s26，000.The money was used to help clean up some of Mexican lakes and for a program to raise axolotls in a safe environment.Besides，people were encouraged to pay ＄30 to virtually（虚拟的）"adopt"one of the animals for a month or pay for food for an axolotl.
（1）What do we know about the axolotls from paragraph 2？
A.They can live without hearts or lungs.
B.They have short bodies and long legs.
C.They can solve some human problems.
D.They have the ability to cure themselves.
（2）What has caused the drop of the axolotls' population？
A.Water pollution.
B.Habitat loss.
C.Invasive disease.
D.Serious overfishing.
（3）What do the underlined words"a big hit"most probably mean？
A.A great success.
B.A big mistake.
C.A complete failure.
D.A total imagination.
（4）Why did the UNAM scientists start the"AdoptAxolotl"program？
A.To let people clean up Mexican lakes.
B.To get money for scientists' own projects.
C.To raise money to help axolotls live better.
D.To encourage people to take axolotls home.
7．（2023 乌兰察布二模）Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today.He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.
Kong，of Danville，Virginia，started working when he was only nine.English wasn't a strong suit for Andy's parents，and that's where he was able to assist his family the most.After school and on weekends he would help out at their family﹣owned restaurant and nail salons.Not only did he do the labor work，but he was also involved in creating online ads.This was his introduction to the world of online business.
Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade，when he learned about Amazon.Dropshipping （代发货模式） from a kid he saw on Instagram，he got inspired and decided to give it a try.Unfortunately，the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth.Instead of considering it a failure，he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes.Meanwhile，his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school and their retail business.
"The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you，" Andy says.He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.
In 2019，Andy met his now business partners，and together，they created an Amazon management company called Project WiFi.This Project has proven to be extremely successful.They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses，and plan to help many more in the future.
When asked about the secret to his success，Andy says， "Learning to sacrifice whether that's family，friends，or soccer game for a single goal is the only way to succeed，rather than attempting multiple things.If it's worth doing then it's worth doing well with no shortcuts."
（1）Why did Andy work in his parents' shops at a young age？
A．Because he could earn some pocket money.
B．Because his parents weren't fluent in English.
C．Because his parents could help with his study.
D．Because he could get access to the Internet.
（2）What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？
A．A new online business model.
B．Results of working impatiently.
C．Difficulties in Andy's career.
D．Andy's tense family relationship.
（3）What does Andy think contributes to his success？
A．His early working experiences.
B．Lessons learned from his failures.
C．Gaining other people's trust.
D．Focusing on one thing at a time.
（4）Which of the following can best describe Andy Kong's personality？
A．Committed and generous.
B．Motivated and open﹣minded.
C．Creative and faithful.
D．Hard﹣working and sociable.
8．（2024 安徽模拟） Hem an Bekele is not your typical high school student．Rather than spending his free time playing video games or staring at his phone，this 14 year﹣old from Fairfax，Virginia was calling professors and conducting experiments，all to create a soap that could treat skin cancer，and to make it affordable for everyone who needs it．His work won him the grand prize in this year's 3 M Young Scientist's Challenge，a competition that encourages kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems.
Growing up in Ethiopia，Bekele found in pity that people working outside were likely to end up getting skin cancer．Skin cancer did have cures and was treatable in most cases．However，the average price of skin cancer treatment globally was almost ＄40，000．Those shocking statistics really inspired him to create a more accessible solution．He started doing experiments and working on different things，and that turned into his bar of soap as a project.
A lot of his research and development started in his family's kitchen and in his basement．But as he reached the final of the competition，he realized that he did need to do a little bit more outside of just his house．So he reached out to people at University of Virginia and people at Georgetown，and he got a lot of assistance．The number one person would be Deborah Isabelle，who helped him organize and structure his ideas during the finalist competition．Bekele said that he definitely couldn't have done that all by himself.
Bekele's award﹣winning soap is a compound based bar of soap and it's charged with different cancer fighting chemicals．The color of the soap is a bit of a dark type of white and it has a rough surface，which could be a good exfoliant（去角质剂）．It does have a strong medicine smell and feel a bit stickier．The whole point of it is that even once you wash off the soaps，the medicinal parts will stay on your skin．It can activate the body's immune cells to defend cancer.
Bekele won 25，000 prize money and he was going to use it to continue research．He said， "I still need a lot of resources to be able to conduct this research，so this money will definitely help me achieve it."
（1）Why did Heman Bekele start working on creating the soap？
A．Because he thought it was a fun project.
B．Because he wanted to win a science competition.
C．Because he found skin cancer treatment unaffordable.
D．Because he wanted to create a unique soap for everyone.
（2）What can we learn from Bekele's preparations for the final？
A．Well begun is half done.
B．Learn humbly，ask willingly.
C．Actions speak louder than words.
D．Hope for the best，prepare for the worst.
（3）What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about？
A．What features the soap has.
B．How the soap is used.
C．What chemicals the soap contains.
D．How the soap is produced.
（4）Which words can be used to describe Bekele according to the passage？
A．Patient and talented.
B．Friendly and ambitious.
C．Cautious and generous.
D．Caring and devoted.
9．Many years ago，people relied on the sun，the moon and stars to find their way around.Later，the compass was introduced.And now，we have the satellite navigation（卫星导航） system to guide us.The system uses groups of satellites to show the user's location.They send information to a receiver，such as a smartphone，to show us where we are.
The earliest built satellite navigation system is the Global Positioning System（GPS），which belongs to the U.S.Then there is Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System，the European Union's Galileo and China's own satellite navigation system，BeiDou.
On October 14，2017，an ARJ21﹣700 plane，which was the first domestically﹣produced jet equipped with the BeiDou navigation system，successfully completed a test flight.The results showed the performance of the system developed by China matches that of similar systems produced abroad，according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.
Since its introduction in 2000，the BeiDou navigation system has seen increasing numbers of applications linked to everyday life，from shared bikes to farming.
When it comes to shared bikes，smart locks that support BeiDou chips offer more accurate positioning than others，making it easier to find a bike.
Farmers can use BeiDou﹣enabled tractors to plow the soil and use unmanned aircraft with BeiDou to sow seeds，which can improve efficiency and make better use of resources.BeiDou's farming applications have spread from Heilongjiang Province to Beijing，Liaoning，Shanxi，Hubei and other regions across China.
With its many uses，the BeiDou navigation system is even playing a big role in the Belt and Road Initiative."To date，the BeiDou system has covered most parts of the Asia﹣Pacific region，as well as countries along the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road，"said Yang Changfeng，chief designer of the BeiDou system.
Today，there are more than 20 BeiDou satellites above our heads，and China plans to launch even more this year to expand the BeiDou network to better serve the Belt and Road Initiative.
"As BeiDou expands its overseas reach，it will be increasingly popular in the logistics（物流） industry，"said Miao Qianjun，secretary﹣general of the navigation services association."Ships，for example，can use it to position themselves while sailing across oceans to European countries，no longer limited to Southeast Asian regions in the near future."
（1）What is the purpose of the first two paragraphs？
A．To compare some modern satellite navigation systems.
B．To describe the benefits of satellite navigation systems.
C．To tell us how satellite navigation systems were created.
D．To introduce some satellite navigation systems and their functions.
（2）What can we know about the BeiDou navigation system according to the article？
A．It was used successfully in a new jet plane.
B．It is more powerful than other satellite navigation systems.
C．It was introduced to China on October 14，2017.
D．It wasn't used in our everyday life until recently.
（3）What is the BeiDou navigation system already widely used for according to the article？
A．Plowing the soil and sowing seeds.
B．Improving the efficiency of networks.
C．Producing more smart locks for shared bikes.
D．Navigating ships across oceans to European countries.
（4）What is Miao Qianjun's attitude toward the future of the BeiDou system？
A．Worried.
B．Casual.
C．Positive.
D．Doubtful.
10．What would it be like to live on Mars？Volunteers are spending eight months in an area that looks much like the surface of Mars.They are isolated high on top of Mauna Loa，a volcanic mountain on the Big Island of Hawaii，living on a simulated，or make﹣believe，Mars Base.
The project called HI﹣SEAS is in the charge of Kim Binsted.She says this wild environment is as close to Mars as you can find on Earth.Because it is so high，the land is not warm or rich with plants，like the rest of Hawaii.
"You will see there is really no visible plant life or animal life.And you have got this wonderful volcanic material. "
Mauna Loa，2，500 metres above sea level，is geologically very similar to Olympus Mons on Mars and almost as tall as that Martian mountain.When measured from its base，deep in the ocean，Mauna Loa is the second largest mountain in our solar system，after the one on Mars.
The six﹣member HI﹣SEAS crew is mostly self﹣sufficient.Food and other supplies are brought to them.But the individuals bringing those supplies cannot communicate with volunteers inside the habitat，or base.
Kim Binsted says this experiment looks at how the astronauts interact，or get along with each other. "We study how well they work together，how we can keep them happy and supported，and not wanting to kill each other over these long durations. "
Crew members communicate with the outside world through e﹣mail and blogs.They also produce videos on the YouTube website.
"I am really enjoying this opportunity to live in this dome and pretend that I'm on Mars and get to learn all sorts of new skills， " one of them said.
"Whoever gets there first，the trip will not be easy， " says Kim Binsted. "It is going to be challenging. "
（1）What do we know about Olympus Mons？
A．It is 2，500 meters above sea level.
B．It is geologically similar to Mauna Loa.
C．It is the second largest mountain on the earth.
D．It is a mountain on the Big Island of Hawaii.
（2）What is the purpose of the experiment？
A．To set up a space station.
B．To explore a new settlement for humans.
C．To study how the astronauts treat each other.
D．To prove human can live in whatever conditions.
（3）How can crew members keep in touch with the outside world？
A．By Internet.
B．By telephone.
C．By letter.
D．By fax.
（4）What can be the best title for the text？
A．Volunteers First Explore Mars
B．Volunteers Experience Life in Hawaii
C．Volunteers Get a Taste of Mars in Hawaii
D．Volunteers Study the Environment on Mars
11．Jeff Bezos，the world's wealthiest person，was just five when American astronauts stepped on the surface of the moon on July 20，1969.However，he's never forgotten the black﹣and﹣white footage from the historic moment.Since then，the moon has always been the center of his space dreams which are channeled through his spaceflight company，Blue Origin.
On May 9，2019，at a meeting held in Washington，DC，Bezos came one step closer to achieving his dream of sending people there，when he presented a model of a lander，Blue Moon，designed to carry both humans and goods to the satellite.
Though details of how Blue Moon will be sent to space remain unclear，Bezos is confident it'll be ready for its mission （使命） by 2024.He considers it unavoidable to settle in space given our ever﹣increasing population and fewer resources.Unlike those seeking a home on another planet，Bezos thinks humans will be living in orbital space settlements，which are similar to the International Space Station，except much bigger，each housing millions of people.Space taxis would make it easy for humans to travel between settlements.
But first we need to develop a cheaper way to travel between space and Earth.Bezos may have solved the problem partly by removing the biggest cost of spaceflights﹣single use rockets﹣with Blue Origin's reusable New Shepard rocket，which has made several trips to space and back since 2015.
To encourage future space dreamers，the company's recently built a free online club that will keep members informed of its progress and challenge them to find solutions to help humans and save earth.It invites students of all ages to draw or write how they imagine humans living and working in space on a self﹣addressed，stamped postcard and send it to the "Club for the Future" by July 20，2019.The first 10，000 postcards will be sent to space aboard the New Shepard rocket later this year.When it returns to Earth，the postcards，stamped "flown to space，" will be returned to their owners.
（1）What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about？
A．An impressive historic moment.
B．The beginning of Bezos' space dream.
C．The exciting news of sending man to space.
D．Bezos' secret of becoming the wealthiest person.
（2）What will be orbital space settlements like in Bezos' eyes？
A．Overpopulated.
B．Solar﹣powered.
C．Energy﹣hungry.
D．Conveniently accessible.
（3）What's the purpose of the free online club？
A．To help humans and save earth.
B．To challenge students of all ages.
C．To build a new way of sending postcards.
D．To encourage future space dreamers.
12．（2024 南开区模拟） My name is Nasilele and I am from Zambia.I've been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years.Before this，I was a pilot in my country's army and I enjoyed my work a lot.However，Zambia is a very peaceful country and I was aware that there are other countries in Africa，where there has been a lot of violent conflicts.I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in the middle of these conflicts，so I signed up with the United Nations.
The Central African Republic is a relatively small country of five million people.Since it got independence from France in the 1950s，there have been many violent conflicts between the government and rebels（反叛者） who do not want the leaders in power.Often the army has been in conflict with leaders，which has led to many problems.In 2012，a civil war began.Conflicts between different religions and ethnic groups（种族）were the main causes.Due to this civil war，over one million people were forced to flee their homes and there were many deaths and injuries.In response to this，in 2014，the United Nations established a peacekeeping mission in the country.
My fellow peacekeepers are from many different countries including Pakistan，Bangladesh，Egypt，Rwanda and others.This is a good thing as it ensures that there are many different cultures and backgrounds all working towards the same goals.Our roles vary with many different tasks from one day to the next.We monitor cities and villages to ensure that no conflict is occurring，help bring supplies of food and medicine to those who need it and write reports on everything we do and see.Our role never involves violence against others.We are a barrier that can keep people in conflict apart.
As a woman，I am particularly valued by the United Nations Peacekeepers as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country.When they see my role and how others respect me，I hope they feel that they also deserve to be respected and treated equally to men.
My life is not glamorous（富有魅力的） in any way!It's long hours in a very tough environment.I have basic accommodation with just a bed in a shared room and a small kitchen and bathroom.Of course，being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times.However，I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers，and that makes it all worthwhile.
（1）What motivated the author to be a peacekeeper？
A.Helping ordinary people in ethnic conflicts.
B.Being a pilot in the United Nations Army.
C.Living in the Central African Republic.
D.Preventing racial conflicts.
（2）What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the Central African Republic？
A.It did not gain independence until the mid﹣19th century.
B.The mission of the peacekeeping force there is to end the civil war.
C.The UN has sent peacekeepers to the country since its independence.
D.More than one in five people were made homeless during the civil war.
（3）What could we learn from Paragraph 3？
A.Peacekeeping forces must ensure local cultural diversity （多样性）.
B.Peacekeepers have many different jobs to do every day.
C.Peacekeepers are not required to record their daily work.
D.The job of the peacekeepers is to monitor the behavior of the local people.
（4）Why do peacekeepers value the author？
A.Because she is a unique woman.
B.Because women are desperately needed in peacekeeping forces.
C.Because she can be a role model for local women.
D.Because she's a respectable woman.
（5）How did the author feel about being a peacemaker？
A.Puzzled.
B.Interesting.
C.Frightened.
D.Helpful.
13．（2023春 成华区期末） Ho Feng Shan，the Chinese Consul General in Vienna from 1938 to 1940，was recently recognized for his courageous actions during the race murder（屠杀）.He received the Lyndon Baines Johnson Moral Courage Award at the annual dinner of the Holocaust Museum Houston on April 30th.
During his time as Consul General，Ho issued thousands of visas to Jewish refugees，allowing them to escape the fate of concentration camps.His efforts resulted in approximately 18，000 Jewish refugees finding shelter in Shanghai between 1938 and 1940.
Ho's daughter，Ho Manli，accepted the award on behalf of her late father.She spoke about how proud she was of her father's bravery and how important it is to remember his actions during such a dark period in history.
Lotte Marcus，a Jewish refuge whose family obtained visas from the Chinese Consulate，told her story by video.Her family escaped to Shanghai and she spent more than seven years there before heading to the US. "14 people of our family who did not leave，were all killed，" said Marcus，who called Ho "the bright light in the darkness of the race murder".
The recognition of Ho Feng Shan serves as a reminder of the importance of moral courage and standing up for what is right，even in the face of danger.It also highlights the role that individuals can play in making a positive impact on the world.
The Holocaust Museum Houston's decision to honor Ho Feng Shan is significant，as it brings attention to the often﹣forgotten stories of those who risked their lives to save others during the race murder.It is through the recognition of these individuals that we can continue to learn from the past and seek for a better future.
Overall，the story of Ho Feng Shan is one of bravery，compassion，and humanity.It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times，there are those who are willing to stand up and make a difference.
（1）What did Ho Feng Shan do during his time in Vienna？
A．He issued thousands of visas to Jewish refugees.
B．He tried to help the Chinese refugees.
C．He worked in a concentration camp.
D．He helped her daughter escape.
（2）What is the fourth paragraph mainly about？
A．A family escaped to Shanghai.
B．A family obtained visas for the US.
C．A family was saved by Ho Feng Shan.
D．14 people of Marcus' family were killed.
（3）What does the recognition of Ho Feng Shan serve as a reminder of？
A．Standing up for what is right.
B．Staying out of conflicts.
C．Bringing attention.
D．Taking pride.
（4）What can we learn from the recognition of individuals like Ho Feng Shan？
A．Forgetting about the past and focus on the present.
B．Honoring individuals directly affected by the race murder.
C．Learning from the past and struggle for a better future.
D．Forgiving individuals risking their lives to save others.
14．Argentina（阿根廷）lies in the South America.There are many festivals in Argentina during the year.Therefore，you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when travelling there.First of all，we should talk about the Tango（探戈舞）Festival in Argentina，which is held in the capital of this country﹣Buenos Aires，from February to March.You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango，so Argentineans admire this dance very much.Even if you cannot dance perfectly，you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo（马球）Tournament.You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina.This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina.This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.Attending this festival in Argentina，you will be able to communicate with different people，admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries，such as Argentina，England，Australia，as well as the USA.This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year.So don't miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
Another festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Llao Llao.This is a festival of classical music.The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Llao Llao Hotel，near Bariloche.The festival is held yearly in October.So if you admire this kind of music，you should travel to Argentina in October.There are also many carnivals in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer.Of course，it's impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article.We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye﹣catching.
（1）From the passage，we know that the Tango Festival .
A．is held in summer
B．is organised by the government
C．holds parties for different dances
D．welcomes everyone to take part in
（2）Which of the following is a sport festival？
A．The Tango Festival.
B．Argentina Carnivals.
C．Open Polo Tournament.
D．The Semana Musical Llao Llao.
（3）If Tom wants to enjoy a classical music event in Argentina，he should visit .
A．Palermo in April
B．Palermo in winter
C．Bariloche in October
D．Buenos Aires in spring
（4）What would be the best title for the passage？
A．Travel to Argentina
B．Festivals in Argentina
C．Entertainments in Argentina
D．A brief introduction of Argentina
15．Miang
My name is Miang.I come from Thailand.I would like to tell you about my favorite holiday，which is Chinese Spring Festival taking place in January or February every year.My family is Chinese，and we celebrate this day all together.My aunt prepares some traditional Chinese dishes，such as duck，chicken，fish，pork and so on.We will have a get﹣together to enjoy all these delicious food，especially a kind of food ﹣ "dumplings".
Janine
My favorite holiday is Christmas.On Christmas，we dance，play music and sing.We have great fun on that day.We eat Christmas sweets and many special foods.We decorate our house with colorful lights.I love Christmas mainly because of holiday!
Zhenia
My favorite holiday is the New Year.We celebrate the New Year on the 31st of December.Father Frost comes with his grand daughter Snegoorochka on this night.He comes at night and puts his presents under the New Year Tree.We have a party and stay up until midnight to see the New Year in and the Old Year off.We cook tasty food for parties.
Pat
My name is Pat，and I am from Thailand.My favorite holiday is Songkran.It is a Thai New Year celebration.It takes place from the 13th to 15th of April.People pour water on each other on this holiday.It is a lot of fun.People also buy new clothes and they have big parties.
Malena
I am Malena，and I'm from Argentina.My favorite holiday is the New Year.We celebrate with fireworks at midnight.I go to Punta del Este with my family.We usually eat Arabian food （kibbe，Lajmayin and so on）.
（1）On Chinese New Year's Day，Miang's aunt may cook all of the following EXCEPT .
A．Duck
B．dumplings
C．Lajmayin
D．pork
（2）We can infer that Father Frost and Snegoorochka most probably are .
A．present﹣sellers
B．Zhenia's relatives
C．characters in tales
D．father and daughter
（3）Besides Pat，who else most probably celebrates Songkran？
A．Janine.
B．Malena.
C．Zhenia.
D．Miang.
（4）According to the passage，what is the main reason why Janine loves Christmas？
A．Because there is a lot of fun.
B．Because she doesn't go to school.
C．Because she can get a lot of presents.
D．Because she can stay with her family.
期末专项培优 阅读理解
参考答案与试题解析
一．阅读理解（共15小题）
1．（2023秋 肥东县校级期末）The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world.The celebration usually lasts for 15 days.There is a lot to do.
On the eve of the Spring Festival，family members get together and have a big meal.Their favourite dish on this day is dumplings.
Days before the Spring Festival，families will clean their houses.People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck.It makes the house ready for good luck.
The colour red is everywhere during the Spring Festival.People think red is a happy colour and will bring them a bright future.People wear red，too.They decorate their homes with pieces of red paper.Kids get a lot of "hongbao".It is a red paper bag with money in it.Usually，older people give younger ones "hongbao".They think it brings good luck.
The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy.So don't say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people.For instance，you'd better not say any bad words like "death".Don't break anything.People think that means your luck is running out.
Also，don't borrow or lend money on these days.If you have borrowed money，return it before the Spring Festival.
（1）What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival？ A
A．Family members gather for a big meal.
B．Friends eat dumplings together.
C．They borrow money from friends.
D．They give each other "hongbao".
（2）Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival？ B
A．Because they enjoy cleaning.
B．Because it is believed that cleaning will sweep away bad luck.
C．Because they think it will bring happiness to others.
D．Because it is thought that cleaning brings in money.
（3）Which of the following things is NOT supposed to happen during the Spring Festival？ B
A．Returning money before the Spring Festival.
B．Saying bad words like "death".
C．Wearing red clothes.
D．Decorating houses with red paper.
（4）We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is D .
A．a time of harvest and fun
B．celebrated for one whole month
C．only celebrated in China
D．a time for families to get together
【答案】（1）﹣（4）ABBD
【分析】这篇短文主要介绍中国的传统节日﹣﹣春节．文章介绍了春节前的各项准备工作，中国红的含义以及春节的各种忌讳．
【解答】（1）A．细节理解题．根据短文第二段"On the eve of the Spring Festival，family members get together and have big meals（春节前夕，家人聚在一起吃大餐）"的描述可知，在除夕夜一家人聚在一起吃团圆饭．故选A．
（2）B．细节理解题．根据短文第三段"Days before the Spring Festival，families will clean their homes.People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck.It makes the house ready for good luck.（春节前几天，家人都要打扫卫生家。人认为清洁能扫除坏东西吗运气好吧让房子为好运做好准备）"的描述可知，春节前打扫屋子是因为人们相信打扫会扫掉晦气．故选B．
（3）B．细节理解题．根据短文倒数第二段"For instance，you'd better not say any bad words like'death'"的描述可知，在春节期间不要说一些不吉利的话，如与"死"有关的字．故选B．
（4）D．主旨大意题．通读全文可知，春节是全家人团聚的日子．结合选项可知应选D．
【点评】考查说明文阅读。主要考查学生对文章整体的把握，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择，根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的判断．
2．（2023春 新郑市校级月考）Money with no strings attached.It's not something you see every day.But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month，a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read，"Give What You Can，Take What You Need."
People quickly caught on.And while many took dollars，many others pinned their own cash to the board. "People of all ages，races，and socio﹣economic（社会经济的）backgrounds gave and took，" said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox，which created the project. "We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few dollars." Most of the bills on the board were singles，but a few people left fives，tens and even twenties.The video clip（片段）shows one man who had found a ﹩20 bill pinning it to the board.
"What I can say for the folks that gave the most，is that they were full of smiles，" Bridges said. "There's a certain feeling that giving can do for you and that was apparent in those that gave the most. " Most people who took dollars took only a few，but Bridges said a very small number took as much as they could.
While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign，Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.He added that he hopes people in other cities might try similar projects and post their own videos on the Internet.
"After all，everyone has bad days and good days，" he said. "Some days you need a helping hand and some days you can be the one giving the helping hand."
（1）What does the expression "money with no strings attached" in paragraph 1 mean？ C
A．Money spent without hesitation.
B．Money not legally made.
C．Money offered without conditions.
D．Money not tied together.
（2）What did Bridges want to show by mentioning the bride？ B
A．Women tended to be more sociable.
B．The activity attracted various people.
C．Economic problems were getting worse.
D．Young couples needed financial assistance.
（3）Why did Bridges carry out the project？ D
A．To do a test on people's morals.
B．To raise money for his company.
C．To earn himself a good reputation.
D．To promote kindness and sympathy.
【答案】CBD
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。短文报道了上个月在洛杉矶的联合车站，一块牌子上用别针别满了美元，上面写着"给予你所能给与的，拿走你所需要的"。这样的活动吸引了各种各样的人，组织者希望通过这样的活动来提倡善意。
【解答】（1）C.词句猜测题。根据第一段中But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month，a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read，"Give What You Can，Take What You Need."（但是上个月在洛杉矶的联合车站，一块牌子上用别针别满了美元，上面写着"给予你所能给与的，拿走你所需要的"。）可知，强调要无条件地给予，由此推断Money with no strings attached是"无条件提供的钱"的意思。故选C。
（2）B.推理判断题。根据第二段中"People of all ages，races，and socio﹣economic（社会经济的）backgrounds gave and took，" said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox，which created the project. "We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few dollars."（发起该项活动的Tyler Bridges说："所有年龄、种族和社会经济背景的人都会付出和索取。"甚至有一位穿着婚纱的新娘来到了牌子前，拿走了一些钱。"）可推知，Tyler Bridges提到新娘是想说明这项活动吸引了各种各样的人。故选B。
（3）D.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段"While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign，Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.（尽管这段视频看起来像是一项新的广告活动的一部分，但是Bridges说这次活动唯一的目标是表现出慷慨和同情。）"可知，Bridges开展这个活动是为了促进善良和同情。故选D。
【点评】1．直接信息题：直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息，选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目。2．间接信息题：间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息，但在语言表达上与原文有差异，做题时需要对原文信息进行转换。3．综合信息题：综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话，可能是原文的几句话，或者是散落在文章不同的地方，要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析，而不能断章取义。
3．The Million Pound Bank Note（1953）
Directed by Ronald Neame
Written by Mark Twain（story），Jill Craigie
Genre（类型）：Comedy （more）
Plot Outline：Two rich British men offer a penniless American a loan，without telling him that the amount is one million pound，and this in the form of a single bank note. （more）
User Comments：Great fun. . .you can bank on it! （more）
Cast Overview：Gregory Peck. . .Henry Adams；Ronald Squire. . .Oliver Montpelier；Joyce Grenfell. . .Duchess of Cromarty；A.E.Matthews. . .Duke of Frognell；Maurice Denham. . .Mr Reid （more）
Also Known As：Man with a Million（USA）
Runtime：90 minutes
Country：UK
Language：English
Color：Color （Technicolor）
Sound Mix：Mono （Western Electric Sound System）
Certification：Australia：G/Finland：S/Sweden：Btl/ UK：U/USA：Approved
Trivia（花絮）：The story is set in 1903.The one million pound note at the time would be worth about ＄100，000，000 nowadays or ￡65，000，000. （more）
（1）Mark Twain set the story The Million Pound Bank Note in the year B .
A．1953
B．1903
C．2002
D．1890
（2）The film The Million Pound Bank Note was made in A .
A．the UK
B．the USA
C．Australia
D．Finland
（3）Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase in the passage？ A
A．Rely on.
B．Look on.
C．Carry on.
D．Take on.
（4）The passage most probably appears in D .
A．a film poster
B．a newspaper
C．a magazine
D．a web page
【答案】AAAD
【分析】本文是一篇电影简介。文章对电影《百万英镑》的相关信息，如故事情节、演员等方面进行了简要介绍。
【解答】（1）A．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段The Million Pound Bank Note（1953）.这个故事发生在1953年。可知，故事发生的时间是1953年。结合选项，故选A．
（2）A.细节理解题。由倒数第六行Country：UK，国家：英国。可知电影是在英国拍摄的。故选A.
（3）A．词义猜测题。根据文章User Comments：Great fun…you can bank on it! （more）人们对这部电影评价不错。bank on it＝rely on it意为"相信，信赖，放心好了"，可以用来肯定这部电影。因此，划线部分意为：信赖，A．Rely on相信；B．Look on 看着；C．Carry on继续；D．Take on呈现，结合选项，故选A．
（4）D．文章来源题。根据文章内容，本文章中众多段末的（more）可知本文很有可能是一个网页，点击more会了解更多相关内容。结合选项，A．a film poster电影海报；B．a newspaper报纸；C．a magazine杂质；D．a web page网页。故选D．
【点评】阅读理解解题步骤：首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意。因为阅读理解题一般没有标题，所以，速读全文，抓住中心主旨很有必要，在速读的过程中，应尽可能多地捕获信息材料。
其次，细读题材，各个击破。掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读每篇材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息。
要善于抓住每段的主题句，阅读时，要有较强的针对性。对于捕获到的信息，要做认真分析，仔细推敲，理解透彻，只有这样，针对题目要求，才能做到稳、准。
4．Art and culture are lived and breathed in every corner of Canada.Due to an immigrant（移民） population，the variety and richness of art and sport are very evident.
Since World War Ⅱ，Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing.From novels to poetry，the selection is wide.Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.
Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene.Everything performed by Canadian artists from country to pop，classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and even across the globe.
The National Film Board，a film crew in Canada，is the most famous producer of movies in Canada.Many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as an alternative to the more expensive US.Many well﹣known actors，directors，screenwriters and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work.
French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence River in and around Quebec.Since then the volume of art and artists has increased.Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.
Sport is a major part of today's society in Canada.Hockey is the most popular sport with more participants taking part in curling（冰壶）.American﹣style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.
（1）Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has D .
A．a long history
B．a large area
C．a large population
D．a variety of immigrants
（2）What does the underlined word "scoop" mean in the passage？ C
A．Expect.
B．Set up.
C．Harvest.
D．Ignore.
（3）Which group of Canadian artists is well known all over the world today？ D
A．Native writers and screenwriters.
B．Photographers and actors.
C．Painters and writers.
D．Musicians，actors and directors.
（4）What would be the best title for the passage？ B
A．A brief introduction to Canada
B．Canadian art，culture and sport
C．Canadian artists
D．Canadian art and culture are world﹣famous
【答案】DCDB
【分析】本文是一篇文学艺术类阅读理解，主要讲述了由于加拿大种族多，移民多，直接导致其艺术和运动形式也具有多样化的特点。
【解答】（1）D.细节理解题。根据第一段中的Due to an immigrant（移民） population，the variety and richness of art and sport are very evident.（出于移民的原因，加拿大的艺术和体育的多样性、丰富性是非常明显的。）可知加拿大种族多，移民多，直接导致其艺术和运动形式也具有多样化的特点，故选D。
（2）C.词义猜测题。依据该词后的awards for their work可知，很多著名的演员、导演、电影剧本作家和电影都来自加拿大，他（它）们经常得奖，由此可知该词的意思是"获得"。结合选项A.Expect期待；B.Set up成立；C.Harvest收获，获得；D.Ignore忽视，不理睬。故选C。
（3）D 细节题．根据文章的描写可知，提到了Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene；Many well﹣known actors，directors，screen writers and movies come from Canada.（音乐家在世界音乐界得到了更高的认可；许多著名的演员、导演、编剧和电影都来自加拿大。）可见，在加拿大音乐家和演员在世界上都很出名，故答案为D。
（4）B.标题确定题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了加拿大的文化、艺术和体育。因此B项Canadian art，culture and sport适合作为标题，故选B。
【点评】考查文学艺术类阅读理解。做题时要通读全文，把握大意，然后结合题干及选项做出正确的选择。
5．（2024春 丰台区期中）
A Bridge Linking Art and the Audience
According to a 2018 report，people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum﹣goers.Similarly，people aged over 35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size.We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven't yet determined how to bridge the gap.Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.
In 2018，a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop﹣culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience.It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics.Art history is about storytelling；art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.
More traditional institutions are paying attention.Recently the Getty Museum issued a social﹣media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home.Users displayed incredible creativity，and the museum was flooded with submissions.This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing.Since many people feel intimidated and think that there's a base level of understanding required to join the conversation，the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.
Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks.The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite，for example，made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings.His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures.It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.
Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table.Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it.Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers.They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories，and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.
But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within.We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections.We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board.Ensuring that art﹣and writing and talking about art﹣is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers，inside and outside of institutions，getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.
（1）What challenge is the author trying to tackle？ C
A．People doubt a great diversity of artworks.
B．Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.
C．Art appears too distant from common audience.
D．Adult audience has a different understanding of art.
（2）What does the underlined word "intimidated" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ B
A．Tired.
B．Worried.
C．Annoyed.
D．Surprised.
（3）In the author's opinion，the museums and galleries should B .
A．make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way
B．change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge
C．limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions
D．improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks
（4）We can conclude from the passage that common audience A .
A．lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history
B．prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media
C．feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board
D．refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories
【答案】见试题解答内容
【分析】本文属于说明文。主要介绍了艺术和观众之间的桥梁，观众缺乏了解和讨论艺术的渠道。
【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据第一段We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven't yet determined how to bridge the gap.（我们已经意识到艺术和观众之间的脱节，但还没有决定如何弥合这一差距。）可知艺术似乎离普通观众太远了。故答案选C。
（2）B.词义猜测题。根据第三段This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing.Since many people feel intimidated and think that there's a base level of understanding required to join the conversation，the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.（这种反应证明，如果形式有吸引力，观众就有参与艺术主题的潜在欲望。由于许多人感到害怕，认为加入对话需要一定程度的理解，盖蒂倡议提醒人们，参与对话的途径很多。）可知是担心的意思。A.Tired累的；B.Worried担心的；C.Annoyed恼怒的；D.Surprised吃惊的。故答案选B。
（3）B.细节理解题。根据第三段the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.（盖蒂的倡议提醒我们，有许多途径可以与之合作。）可知我们应像盖蒂挑战这样有意义的改变，故答案选B。
（4）A.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table.Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it."（社交媒体为传统上没有座位的人提供了一个平台。任何人都可以认识到这一领域的差距并加以解决。）可知观众缺乏了解和谈论艺术史的渠道，故答案选A。
【点评】阅读理解解题步骤：首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意。因为阅读理解题一般没有标题，所以，速读全文，抓住中心主旨很有必要，在速读的过程中，应尽可能多地捕获信息材料。其次，细读题材，各个击破。掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读每篇材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息。要善于抓住每段的主题句，阅读时，要有较强的针对性。对于捕获到的信息，要做认真分析，仔细推敲，理解透彻，只有这样，针对题目要求，才能做到稳、准。
6．（2023秋 保山期末） Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl，an unusual Mexican salamander（蝶螺），and they're asking for help.A new program lets people"adopt"an axolotl to raise money to support efforts to save the endangered animal.
The axolotl is a strange，but amazing animal，with a long body，short legs，and a long tail.Its body is covered with smooth，slimy skin.Axolotls are famous for their ability to cure themselves.If an axolotl loses a leg，or even part of its heart，brain，or lungs，it can regrow them.Scientists have long been interested in how the axolotl does this.Some people think the information could help solve some human medical problems.
Sadly，axolotls are in trouble.The number of axolotls in Mexico has dropped 99.5% in less than 20 years.There are a number of reasons for the drop in axolotls.One is that the water in the lakes has become more and more polluted.Another is that there are invasive（入侵的） fish in the lakes which are eating the axolotls' food，and even their babies.
Scientists at Mexico's National Autonomous University（UNAM） have been working for years to try to protect the axolotls.Last year，the UNAM scientists started a program they called "AdoptAxolotl".They asked people to donate money to help pay for efforts to save the axolotls.The program was a big hit，and raised more than s26，000.The money was used to help clean up some of Mexican lakes and for a program to raise axolotls in a safe environment.Besides，people were encouraged to pay ＄30 to virtually（虚拟的）"adopt"one of the animals for a month or pay for food for an axolotl.
（1）What do we know about the axolotls from paragraph 2？ D
A.They can live without hearts or lungs.
B.They have short bodies and long legs.
C.They can solve some human problems.
D.They have the ability to cure themselves.
（2）What has caused the drop of the axolotls' population？ A
A.Water pollution.
B.Habitat loss.
C.Invasive disease.
D.Serious overfishing.
（3）What do the underlined words"a big hit"most probably mean？ A
A.A great success.
B.A big mistake.
C.A complete failure.
D.A total imagination.
（4）Why did the UNAM scientists start the"AdoptAxolotl"program？ C
A.To let people clean up Mexican lakes.
B.To get money for scientists' own projects.
C.To raise money to help axolotls live better.
D.To encourage people to take axolotls home.
【答案】DAAC
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了科学家们担心墨西哥特有的奇特动物"蝶螈"的未来，并请求帮助。一个新的计划让人们"领养"蝶螈，以筹集资金支持拯救这种濒临灭绝的动物的努力。
【解答】（1）推理判断题。根据第二段的If an axolotl loses a leg，or even part of its heart，brain，or lungs，it can regrow them（如果蝶螈失去了一条腿，甚至失去了部分心脏、大脑或肺，它可以重新长出它们）可知，蝶螈有自愈功能。故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据第三段的There are a number of reasons for the drop in axolotls.One is that the water in the lakes has become more and more polluted（蝶螈数量下降有多种原因。一个是湖泊中的水变得越来越污染）可知，湖泊中的水被污染是造成蝶螈数量减少的原因之一。故选A。
（3）词义猜测题。根据第四段The program was a big hit，and raised more than s26，000.（该节目大受欢迎，筹集了26000多英镑。）可知，这个项目很成功，筹集了26000多美元。因此a big hit的意思是"巨大的成功"。A.A great success.巨大的成功；B.A big mistake.一个大错误；C.A complete failure.彻底的失败；D.A total imagination.完全是想象。故选A。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段Last year，the UNAM scientists started a program they called "AdoptAxolotl".They asked people to donate money to help pay for efforts to save the axolotls.（去年，UNAM的科学家们启动了一项名为"收养蝶螈"的项目。他们要求人们捐款来帮助支付拯救蝶螈的费用。）可知墨西哥国立自治大学的科学家们启动该计划是为了筹集资金来保护蝶螈，故选C。
【点评】一、速读全文，了解大意知主题。
阅读能力一般指阅读速度和理解能力两个方面。阅读速度是阅读最基本的能力，考生必须在十分有限的时间内运用略读、扫读、跳读等技巧快速阅读，搜寻关键词、主题句，捕捉时空、顺序、情节、人物、观点，并且理清文章脉络，把握语篇实质。
二、看题干，带着问题读文章。
首先要掌握问题的类型，客观信息题可以从文章中直接找到答案；而主观判断题考查的是对文章的感情基调等，这类题必须经过对作者的态度、意图以及对整篇文章进行深一层的推理等。其次，了解试题题干以及各个选项所包含的信息，然后有针对性地对文章进行扫读，对有关信息进行快速定位。此法加强了阅读的针对性，提高了做题的准确率。
三、逻辑推理，做好深层理解题。
在实际阅读中，有时作者并未把意图说出来，阅读者要根据字面意思，通过语篇逻辑关系，研究细节的暗示，推敲作者的态度，理解文章的寓义。要求读者对文字的表面信息进行分析、挖掘和逻辑推理，不能就事论事，以偏概全。推理题在提问中常用的词有：infer，imply，suggest，indicate等。
四、猜词悟义，扫除阅读拦路虎。
猜词是应用英语的重要能力。它不但需要准确无误地理解上下文，而且要有较大的泛读量，掌握或认识较多的课外词汇。我们要学会"顺藤摸瓜"，通过构词，语法，定义，同位，对比，因果，常识，上下文等线索确定词义。
7．（2023 乌兰察布二模）Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today.He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.
Kong，of Danville，Virginia，started working when he was only nine.English wasn't a strong suit for Andy's parents，and that's where he was able to assist his family the most.After school and on weekends he would help out at their family﹣owned restaurant and nail salons.Not only did he do the labor work，but he was also involved in creating online ads.This was his introduction to the world of online business.
Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade，when he learned about Amazon.Dropshipping （代发货模式） from a kid he saw on Instagram，he got inspired and decided to give it a try.Unfortunately，the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth.Instead of considering it a failure，he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes.Meanwhile，his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school and their retail business.
"The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you，" Andy says.He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.
In 2019，Andy met his now business partners，and together，they created an Amazon management company called Project WiFi.This Project has proven to be extremely successful.They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses，and plan to help many more in the future.
When asked about the secret to his success，Andy says， "Learning to sacrifice whether that's family，fri
一．阅读理解（共15小题）
1．（2023秋 肥东县校级期末）The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world.The celebration usually lasts for 15 days.There is a lot to do.
On the eve of the Spring Festival，family members get together and have a big meal.Their favourite dish on this day is dumplings.
Days before the Spring Festival，families will clean their houses.People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck.It makes the house ready for good luck.
The colour red is everywhere during the Spring Festival.People think red is a happy colour and will bring them a bright future.People wear red，too.They decorate their homes with pieces of red paper.Kids get a lot of "hongbao".It is a red paper bag with money in it.Usually，older people give younger ones "hongbao".They think it brings good luck.
The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy.So don't say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people.For instance，you'd better not say any bad words like "death".Don't break anything.People think that means your luck is running out.
Also，don't borrow or lend money on these days.If you have borrowed money，return it before the Spring Festival.
（1）What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival？
A．Family members gather for a big meal.
B．Friends eat dumplings together.
C．They borrow money from friends.
D．They give each other "hongbao".
（2）Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival？
A．Because they enjoy cleaning.
B．Because it is believed that cleaning will sweep away bad luck.
C．Because they think it will bring happiness to others.
D．Because it is thought that cleaning brings in money.
（3）Which of the following things is NOT supposed to happen during the Spring Festival？
A．Returning money before the Spring Festival.
B．Saying bad words like "death".
C．Wearing red clothes.
D．Decorating houses with red paper.
（4）We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is .
A．a time of harvest and fun
B．celebrated for one whole month
C．only celebrated in China
D．a time for families to get together
2．（2023春 新郑市校级月考）Money with no strings attached.It's not something you see every day.But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month，a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read，"Give What You Can，Take What You Need."
People quickly caught on.And while many took dollars，many others pinned their own cash to the board. "People of all ages，races，and socio﹣economic（社会经济的）backgrounds gave and took，" said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox，which created the project. "We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few dollars." Most of the bills on the board were singles，but a few people left fives，tens and even twenties.The video clip（片段）shows one man who had found a ﹩20 bill pinning it to the board.
"What I can say for the folks that gave the most，is that they were full of smiles，" Bridges said. "There's a certain feeling that giving can do for you and that was apparent in those that gave the most. " Most people who took dollars took only a few，but Bridges said a very small number took as much as they could.
While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign，Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.He added that he hopes people in other cities might try similar projects and post their own videos on the Internet.
"After all，everyone has bad days and good days，" he said. "Some days you need a helping hand and some days you can be the one giving the helping hand."
（1）What does the expression "money with no strings attached" in paragraph 1 mean？
A．Money spent without hesitation.
B．Money not legally made.
C．Money offered without conditions.
D．Money not tied together.
（2）What did Bridges want to show by mentioning the bride？
A．Women tended to be more sociable.
B．The activity attracted various people.
C．Economic problems were getting worse.
D．Young couples needed financial assistance.
（3）Why did Bridges carry out the project？
A．To do a test on people's morals.
B．To raise money for his company.
C．To earn himself a good reputation.
D．To promote kindness and sympathy.
3．The Million Pound Bank Note（1953）
Directed by Ronald Neame
Written by Mark Twain（story），Jill Craigie
Genre（类型）：Comedy （more）
Plot Outline：Two rich British men offer a penniless American a loan，without telling him that the amount is one million pound，and this in the form of a single bank note. （more）
User Comments：Great fun. . .you can bank on it! （more）
Cast Overview：Gregory Peck. . .Henry Adams；Ronald Squire. . .Oliver Montpelier；Joyce Grenfell. . .Duchess of Cromarty；A.E.Matthews. . .Duke of Frognell；Maurice Denham. . .Mr Reid （more）
Also Known As：Man with a Million（USA）
Runtime：90 minutes
Country：UK
Language：English
Color：Color （Technicolor）
Sound Mix：Mono （Western Electric Sound System）
Certification：Australia：G/Finland：S/Sweden：Btl/ UK：U/USA：Approved
Trivia（花絮）：The story is set in 1903.The one million pound note at the time would be worth about ＄100，000，000 nowadays or ￡65，000，000. （more）
（1）Mark Twain set the story The Million Pound Bank Note in the year .
A．1953
B．1903
C．2002
D．1890
（2）The film The Million Pound Bank Note was made in .
A．the UK
B．the USA
C．Australia
D．Finland
（3）Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase in the passage？
A．Rely on.
B．Look on.
C．Carry on.
D．Take on.
（4）The passage most probably appears in .
A．a film poster
B．a newspaper
C．a magazine
D．a web page
4．Art and culture are lived and breathed in every corner of Canada.Due to an immigrant（移民） population，the variety and richness of art and sport are very evident.
Since World War Ⅱ，Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing.From novels to poetry，the selection is wide.Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.
Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene.Everything performed by Canadian artists from country to pop，classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and even across the globe.
The National Film Board，a film crew in Canada，is the most famous producer of movies in Canada.Many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as an alternative to the more expensive US.Many well﹣known actors，directors，screenwriters and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work.
French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence River in and around Quebec.Since then the volume of art and artists has increased.Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.
Sport is a major part of today's society in Canada.Hockey is the most popular sport with more participants taking part in curling（冰壶）.American﹣style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.
（1）Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has .
A．a long history
B．a large area
C．a large population
D．a variety of immigrants
（2）What does the underlined word "scoop" mean in the passage？
A．Expect.
B．Set up.
C．Harvest.
D．Ignore.
（3）Which group of Canadian artists is well known all over the world today？
A．Native writers and screenwriters.
B．Photographers and actors.
C．Painters and writers.
D．Musicians，actors and directors.
（4）What would be the best title for the passage？
A．A brief introduction to Canada
B．Canadian art，culture and sport
C．Canadian artists
D．Canadian art and culture are world﹣famous
5．（2024春 丰台区期中）
A Bridge Linking Art and the Audience
According to a 2018 report，people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum﹣goers.Similarly，people aged over 35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size.We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven't yet determined how to bridge the gap.Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.
In 2018，a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop﹣culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience.It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics.Art history is about storytelling；art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.
More traditional institutions are paying attention.Recently the Getty Museum issued a social﹣media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home.Users displayed incredible creativity，and the museum was flooded with submissions.This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing.Since many people feel intimidated and think that there's a base level of understanding required to join the conversation，the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.
Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks.The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite，for example，made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings.His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures.It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.
Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table.Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it.Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers.They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories，and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.
But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within.We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections.We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board.Ensuring that art﹣and writing and talking about art﹣is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers，inside and outside of institutions，getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.
（1）What challenge is the author trying to tackle？
A．People doubt a great diversity of artworks.
B．Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.
C．Art appears too distant from common audience.
D．Adult audience has a different understanding of art.
（2）What does the underlined word "intimidated" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？
A．Tired.
B．Worried.
C．Annoyed.
D．Surprised.
（3）In the author's opinion，the museums and galleries should .
A．make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way
B．change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge
C．limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions
D．improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks
（4）We can conclude from the passage that common audience .
A．lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history
B．prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media
C．feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board
D．refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories
6．（2023秋 保山期末） Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl，an unusual Mexican salamander（蝶螺），and they're asking for help.A new program lets people"adopt"an axolotl to raise money to support efforts to save the endangered animal.
The axolotl is a strange，but amazing animal，with a long body，short legs，and a long tail.Its body is covered with smooth，slimy skin.Axolotls are famous for their ability to cure themselves.If an axolotl loses a leg，or even part of its heart，brain，or lungs，it can regrow them.Scientists have long been interested in how the axolotl does this.Some people think the information could help solve some human medical problems.
Sadly，axolotls are in trouble.The number of axolotls in Mexico has dropped 99.5% in less than 20 years.There are a number of reasons for the drop in axolotls.One is that the water in the lakes has become more and more polluted.Another is that there are invasive（入侵的） fish in the lakes which are eating the axolotls' food，and even their babies.
Scientists at Mexico's National Autonomous University（UNAM） have been working for years to try to protect the axolotls.Last year，the UNAM scientists started a program they called "AdoptAxolotl".They asked people to donate money to help pay for efforts to save the axolotls.The program was a big hit，and raised more than s26，000.The money was used to help clean up some of Mexican lakes and for a program to raise axolotls in a safe environment.Besides，people were encouraged to pay ＄30 to virtually（虚拟的）"adopt"one of the animals for a month or pay for food for an axolotl.
（1）What do we know about the axolotls from paragraph 2？
A.They can live without hearts or lungs.
B.They have short bodies and long legs.
C.They can solve some human problems.
D.They have the ability to cure themselves.
（2）What has caused the drop of the axolotls' population？
A.Water pollution.
B.Habitat loss.
C.Invasive disease.
D.Serious overfishing.
（3）What do the underlined words"a big hit"most probably mean？
A.A great success.
B.A big mistake.
C.A complete failure.
D.A total imagination.
（4）Why did the UNAM scientists start the"AdoptAxolotl"program？
A.To let people clean up Mexican lakes.
B.To get money for scientists' own projects.
C.To raise money to help axolotls live better.
D.To encourage people to take axolotls home.
7．（2023 乌兰察布二模）Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today.He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.
Kong，of Danville，Virginia，started working when he was only nine.English wasn't a strong suit for Andy's parents，and that's where he was able to assist his family the most.After school and on weekends he would help out at their family﹣owned restaurant and nail salons.Not only did he do the labor work，but he was also involved in creating online ads.This was his introduction to the world of online business.
Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade，when he learned about Amazon.Dropshipping （代发货模式） from a kid he saw on Instagram，he got inspired and decided to give it a try.Unfortunately，the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth.Instead of considering it a failure，he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes.Meanwhile，his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school and their retail business.
"The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you，" Andy says.He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.
In 2019，Andy met his now business partners，and together，they created an Amazon management company called Project WiFi.This Project has proven to be extremely successful.They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses，and plan to help many more in the future.
When asked about the secret to his success，Andy says， "Learning to sacrifice whether that's family，friends，or soccer game for a single goal is the only way to succeed，rather than attempting multiple things.If it's worth doing then it's worth doing well with no shortcuts."
（1）Why did Andy work in his parents' shops at a young age？
A．Because he could earn some pocket money.
B．Because his parents weren't fluent in English.
C．Because his parents could help with his study.
D．Because he could get access to the Internet.
（2）What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？
A．A new online business model.
B．Results of working impatiently.
C．Difficulties in Andy's career.
D．Andy's tense family relationship.
（3）What does Andy think contributes to his success？
A．His early working experiences.
B．Lessons learned from his failures.
C．Gaining other people's trust.
D．Focusing on one thing at a time.
（4）Which of the following can best describe Andy Kong's personality？
A．Committed and generous.
B．Motivated and open﹣minded.
C．Creative and faithful.
D．Hard﹣working and sociable.
8．（2024 安徽模拟） Hem an Bekele is not your typical high school student．Rather than spending his free time playing video games or staring at his phone，this 14 year﹣old from Fairfax，Virginia was calling professors and conducting experiments，all to create a soap that could treat skin cancer，and to make it affordable for everyone who needs it．His work won him the grand prize in this year's 3 M Young Scientist's Challenge，a competition that encourages kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems.
Growing up in Ethiopia，Bekele found in pity that people working outside were likely to end up getting skin cancer．Skin cancer did have cures and was treatable in most cases．However，the average price of skin cancer treatment globally was almost ＄40，000．Those shocking statistics really inspired him to create a more accessible solution．He started doing experiments and working on different things，and that turned into his bar of soap as a project.
A lot of his research and development started in his family's kitchen and in his basement．But as he reached the final of the competition，he realized that he did need to do a little bit more outside of just his house．So he reached out to people at University of Virginia and people at Georgetown，and he got a lot of assistance．The number one person would be Deborah Isabelle，who helped him organize and structure his ideas during the finalist competition．Bekele said that he definitely couldn't have done that all by himself.
Bekele's award﹣winning soap is a compound based bar of soap and it's charged with different cancer fighting chemicals．The color of the soap is a bit of a dark type of white and it has a rough surface，which could be a good exfoliant（去角质剂）．It does have a strong medicine smell and feel a bit stickier．The whole point of it is that even once you wash off the soaps，the medicinal parts will stay on your skin．It can activate the body's immune cells to defend cancer.
Bekele won 25，000 prize money and he was going to use it to continue research．He said， "I still need a lot of resources to be able to conduct this research，so this money will definitely help me achieve it."
（1）Why did Heman Bekele start working on creating the soap？
A．Because he thought it was a fun project.
B．Because he wanted to win a science competition.
C．Because he found skin cancer treatment unaffordable.
D．Because he wanted to create a unique soap for everyone.
（2）What can we learn from Bekele's preparations for the final？
A．Well begun is half done.
B．Learn humbly，ask willingly.
C．Actions speak louder than words.
D．Hope for the best，prepare for the worst.
（3）What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about？
A．What features the soap has.
B．How the soap is used.
C．What chemicals the soap contains.
D．How the soap is produced.
（4）Which words can be used to describe Bekele according to the passage？
A．Patient and talented.
B．Friendly and ambitious.
C．Cautious and generous.
D．Caring and devoted.
9．Many years ago，people relied on the sun，the moon and stars to find their way around.Later，the compass was introduced.And now，we have the satellite navigation（卫星导航） system to guide us.The system uses groups of satellites to show the user's location.They send information to a receiver，such as a smartphone，to show us where we are.
The earliest built satellite navigation system is the Global Positioning System（GPS），which belongs to the U.S.Then there is Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System，the European Union's Galileo and China's own satellite navigation system，BeiDou.
On October 14，2017，an ARJ21﹣700 plane，which was the first domestically﹣produced jet equipped with the BeiDou navigation system，successfully completed a test flight.The results showed the performance of the system developed by China matches that of similar systems produced abroad，according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.
Since its introduction in 2000，the BeiDou navigation system has seen increasing numbers of applications linked to everyday life，from shared bikes to farming.
When it comes to shared bikes，smart locks that support BeiDou chips offer more accurate positioning than others，making it easier to find a bike.
Farmers can use BeiDou﹣enabled tractors to plow the soil and use unmanned aircraft with BeiDou to sow seeds，which can improve efficiency and make better use of resources.BeiDou's farming applications have spread from Heilongjiang Province to Beijing，Liaoning，Shanxi，Hubei and other regions across China.
With its many uses，the BeiDou navigation system is even playing a big role in the Belt and Road Initiative."To date，the BeiDou system has covered most parts of the Asia﹣Pacific region，as well as countries along the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road，"said Yang Changfeng，chief designer of the BeiDou system.
Today，there are more than 20 BeiDou satellites above our heads，and China plans to launch even more this year to expand the BeiDou network to better serve the Belt and Road Initiative.
"As BeiDou expands its overseas reach，it will be increasingly popular in the logistics（物流） industry，"said Miao Qianjun，secretary﹣general of the navigation services association."Ships，for example，can use it to position themselves while sailing across oceans to European countries，no longer limited to Southeast Asian regions in the near future."
（1）What is the purpose of the first two paragraphs？
A．To compare some modern satellite navigation systems.
B．To describe the benefits of satellite navigation systems.
C．To tell us how satellite navigation systems were created.
D．To introduce some satellite navigation systems and their functions.
（2）What can we know about the BeiDou navigation system according to the article？
A．It was used successfully in a new jet plane.
B．It is more powerful than other satellite navigation systems.
C．It was introduced to China on October 14，2017.
D．It wasn't used in our everyday life until recently.
（3）What is the BeiDou navigation system already widely used for according to the article？
A．Plowing the soil and sowing seeds.
B．Improving the efficiency of networks.
C．Producing more smart locks for shared bikes.
D．Navigating ships across oceans to European countries.
（4）What is Miao Qianjun's attitude toward the future of the BeiDou system？
A．Worried.
B．Casual.
C．Positive.
D．Doubtful.
10．What would it be like to live on Mars？Volunteers are spending eight months in an area that looks much like the surface of Mars.They are isolated high on top of Mauna Loa，a volcanic mountain on the Big Island of Hawaii，living on a simulated，or make﹣believe，Mars Base.
The project called HI﹣SEAS is in the charge of Kim Binsted.She says this wild environment is as close to Mars as you can find on Earth.Because it is so high，the land is not warm or rich with plants，like the rest of Hawaii.
"You will see there is really no visible plant life or animal life.And you have got this wonderful volcanic material. "
Mauna Loa，2，500 metres above sea level，is geologically very similar to Olympus Mons on Mars and almost as tall as that Martian mountain.When measured from its base，deep in the ocean，Mauna Loa is the second largest mountain in our solar system，after the one on Mars.
The six﹣member HI﹣SEAS crew is mostly self﹣sufficient.Food and other supplies are brought to them.But the individuals bringing those supplies cannot communicate with volunteers inside the habitat，or base.
Kim Binsted says this experiment looks at how the astronauts interact，or get along with each other. "We study how well they work together，how we can keep them happy and supported，and not wanting to kill each other over these long durations. "
Crew members communicate with the outside world through e﹣mail and blogs.They also produce videos on the YouTube website.
"I am really enjoying this opportunity to live in this dome and pretend that I'm on Mars and get to learn all sorts of new skills， " one of them said.
"Whoever gets there first，the trip will not be easy， " says Kim Binsted. "It is going to be challenging. "
（1）What do we know about Olympus Mons？
A．It is 2，500 meters above sea level.
B．It is geologically similar to Mauna Loa.
C．It is the second largest mountain on the earth.
D．It is a mountain on the Big Island of Hawaii.
（2）What is the purpose of the experiment？
A．To set up a space station.
B．To explore a new settlement for humans.
C．To study how the astronauts treat each other.
D．To prove human can live in whatever conditions.
（3）How can crew members keep in touch with the outside world？
A．By Internet.
B．By telephone.
C．By letter.
D．By fax.
（4）What can be the best title for the text？
A．Volunteers First Explore Mars
B．Volunteers Experience Life in Hawaii
C．Volunteers Get a Taste of Mars in Hawaii
D．Volunteers Study the Environment on Mars
11．Jeff Bezos，the world's wealthiest person，was just five when American astronauts stepped on the surface of the moon on July 20，1969.However，he's never forgotten the black﹣and﹣white footage from the historic moment.Since then，the moon has always been the center of his space dreams which are channeled through his spaceflight company，Blue Origin.
On May 9，2019，at a meeting held in Washington，DC，Bezos came one step closer to achieving his dream of sending people there，when he presented a model of a lander，Blue Moon，designed to carry both humans and goods to the satellite.
Though details of how Blue Moon will be sent to space remain unclear，Bezos is confident it'll be ready for its mission （使命） by 2024.He considers it unavoidable to settle in space given our ever﹣increasing population and fewer resources.Unlike those seeking a home on another planet，Bezos thinks humans will be living in orbital space settlements，which are similar to the International Space Station，except much bigger，each housing millions of people.Space taxis would make it easy for humans to travel between settlements.
But first we need to develop a cheaper way to travel between space and Earth.Bezos may have solved the problem partly by removing the biggest cost of spaceflights﹣single use rockets﹣with Blue Origin's reusable New Shepard rocket，which has made several trips to space and back since 2015.
To encourage future space dreamers，the company's recently built a free online club that will keep members informed of its progress and challenge them to find solutions to help humans and save earth.It invites students of all ages to draw or write how they imagine humans living and working in space on a self﹣addressed，stamped postcard and send it to the "Club for the Future" by July 20，2019.The first 10，000 postcards will be sent to space aboard the New Shepard rocket later this year.When it returns to Earth，the postcards，stamped "flown to space，" will be returned to their owners.
（1）What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about？
A．An impressive historic moment.
B．The beginning of Bezos' space dream.
C．The exciting news of sending man to space.
D．Bezos' secret of becoming the wealthiest person.
（2）What will be orbital space settlements like in Bezos' eyes？
A．Overpopulated.
B．Solar﹣powered.
C．Energy﹣hungry.
D．Conveniently accessible.
（3）What's the purpose of the free online club？
A．To help humans and save earth.
B．To challenge students of all ages.
C．To build a new way of sending postcards.
D．To encourage future space dreamers.
12．（2024 南开区模拟） My name is Nasilele and I am from Zambia.I've been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years.Before this，I was a pilot in my country's army and I enjoyed my work a lot.However，Zambia is a very peaceful country and I was aware that there are other countries in Africa，where there has been a lot of violent conflicts.I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in the middle of these conflicts，so I signed up with the United Nations.
The Central African Republic is a relatively small country of five million people.Since it got independence from France in the 1950s，there have been many violent conflicts between the government and rebels（反叛者） who do not want the leaders in power.Often the army has been in conflict with leaders，which has led to many problems.In 2012，a civil war began.Conflicts between different religions and ethnic groups（种族）were the main causes.Due to this civil war，over one million people were forced to flee their homes and there were many deaths and injuries.In response to this，in 2014，the United Nations established a peacekeeping mission in the country.
My fellow peacekeepers are from many different countries including Pakistan，Bangladesh，Egypt，Rwanda and others.This is a good thing as it ensures that there are many different cultures and backgrounds all working towards the same goals.Our roles vary with many different tasks from one day to the next.We monitor cities and villages to ensure that no conflict is occurring，help bring supplies of food and medicine to those who need it and write reports on everything we do and see.Our role never involves violence against others.We are a barrier that can keep people in conflict apart.
As a woman，I am particularly valued by the United Nations Peacekeepers as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country.When they see my role and how others respect me，I hope they feel that they also deserve to be respected and treated equally to men.
My life is not glamorous（富有魅力的） in any way!It's long hours in a very tough environment.I have basic accommodation with just a bed in a shared room and a small kitchen and bathroom.Of course，being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times.However，I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers，and that makes it all worthwhile.
（1）What motivated the author to be a peacekeeper？
A.Helping ordinary people in ethnic conflicts.
B.Being a pilot in the United Nations Army.
C.Living in the Central African Republic.
D.Preventing racial conflicts.
（2）What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the Central African Republic？
A.It did not gain independence until the mid﹣19th century.
B.The mission of the peacekeeping force there is to end the civil war.
C.The UN has sent peacekeepers to the country since its independence.
D.More than one in five people were made homeless during the civil war.
（3）What could we learn from Paragraph 3？
A.Peacekeeping forces must ensure local cultural diversity （多样性）.
B.Peacekeepers have many different jobs to do every day.
C.Peacekeepers are not required to record their daily work.
D.The job of the peacekeepers is to monitor the behavior of the local people.
（4）Why do peacekeepers value the author？
A.Because she is a unique woman.
B.Because women are desperately needed in peacekeeping forces.
C.Because she can be a role model for local women.
D.Because she's a respectable woman.
（5）How did the author feel about being a peacemaker？
A.Puzzled.
B.Interesting.
C.Frightened.
D.Helpful.
13．（2023春 成华区期末） Ho Feng Shan，the Chinese Consul General in Vienna from 1938 to 1940，was recently recognized for his courageous actions during the race murder（屠杀）.He received the Lyndon Baines Johnson Moral Courage Award at the annual dinner of the Holocaust Museum Houston on April 30th.
During his time as Consul General，Ho issued thousands of visas to Jewish refugees，allowing them to escape the fate of concentration camps.His efforts resulted in approximately 18，000 Jewish refugees finding shelter in Shanghai between 1938 and 1940.
Ho's daughter，Ho Manli，accepted the award on behalf of her late father.She spoke about how proud she was of her father's bravery and how important it is to remember his actions during such a dark period in history.
Lotte Marcus，a Jewish refuge whose family obtained visas from the Chinese Consulate，told her story by video.Her family escaped to Shanghai and she spent more than seven years there before heading to the US. "14 people of our family who did not leave，were all killed，" said Marcus，who called Ho "the bright light in the darkness of the race murder".
The recognition of Ho Feng Shan serves as a reminder of the importance of moral courage and standing up for what is right，even in the face of danger.It also highlights the role that individuals can play in making a positive impact on the world.
The Holocaust Museum Houston's decision to honor Ho Feng Shan is significant，as it brings attention to the often﹣forgotten stories of those who risked their lives to save others during the race murder.It is through the recognition of these individuals that we can continue to learn from the past and seek for a better future.
Overall，the story of Ho Feng Shan is one of bravery，compassion，and humanity.It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times，there are those who are willing to stand up and make a difference.
（1）What did Ho Feng Shan do during his time in Vienna？
A．He issued thousands of visas to Jewish refugees.
B．He tried to help the Chinese refugees.
C．He worked in a concentration camp.
D．He helped her daughter escape.
（2）What is the fourth paragraph mainly about？
A．A family escaped to Shanghai.
B．A family obtained visas for the US.
C．A family was saved by Ho Feng Shan.
D．14 people of Marcus' family were killed.
（3）What does the recognition of Ho Feng Shan serve as a reminder of？
A．Standing up for what is right.
B．Staying out of conflicts.
C．Bringing attention.
D．Taking pride.
（4）What can we learn from the recognition of individuals like Ho Feng Shan？
A．Forgetting about the past and focus on the present.
B．Honoring individuals directly affected by the race murder.
C．Learning from the past and struggle for a better future.
D．Forgiving individuals risking their lives to save others.
14．Argentina（阿根廷）lies in the South America.There are many festivals in Argentina during the year.Therefore，you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when travelling there.First of all，we should talk about the Tango（探戈舞）Festival in Argentina，which is held in the capital of this country﹣Buenos Aires，from February to March.You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango，so Argentineans admire this dance very much.Even if you cannot dance perfectly，you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo（马球）Tournament.You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina.This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina.This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.Attending this festival in Argentina，you will be able to communicate with different people，admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries，such as Argentina，England，Australia，as well as the USA.This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year.So don't miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
Another festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Llao Llao.This is a festival of classical music.The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Llao Llao Hotel，near Bariloche.The festival is held yearly in October.So if you admire this kind of music，you should travel to Argentina in October.There are also many carnivals in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer.Of course，it's impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article.We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye﹣catching.
（1）From the passage，we know that the Tango Festival .
A．is held in summer
B．is organised by the government
C．holds parties for different dances
D．welcomes everyone to take part in
（2）Which of the following is a sport festival？
A．The Tango Festival.
B．Argentina Carnivals.
C．Open Polo Tournament.
D．The Semana Musical Llao Llao.
（3）If Tom wants to enjoy a classical music event in Argentina，he should visit .
A．Palermo in April
B．Palermo in winter
C．Bariloche in October
D．Buenos Aires in spring
（4）What would be the best title for the passage？
A．Travel to Argentina
B．Festivals in Argentina
C．Entertainments in Argentina
D．A brief introduction of Argentina
15．Miang
My name is Miang.I come from Thailand.I would like to tell you about my favorite holiday，which is Chinese Spring Festival taking place in January or February every year.My family is Chinese，and we celebrate this day all together.My aunt prepares some traditional Chinese dishes，such as duck，chicken，fish，pork and so on.We will have a get﹣together to enjoy all these delicious food，especially a kind of food ﹣ "dumplings".
Janine
My favorite holiday is Christmas.On Christmas，we dance，play music and sing.We have great fun on that day.We eat Christmas sweets and many special foods.We decorate our house with colorful lights.I love Christmas mainly because of holiday!
Zhenia
My favorite holiday is the New Year.We celebrate the New Year on the 31st of December.Father Frost comes with his grand daughter Snegoorochka on this night.He comes at night and puts his presents under the New Year Tree.We have a party and stay up until midnight to see the New Year in and the Old Year off.We cook tasty food for parties.
Pat
My name is Pat，and I am from Thailand.My favorite holiday is Songkran.It is a Thai New Year celebration.It takes place from the 13th to 15th of April.People pour water on each other on this holiday.It is a lot of fun.People also buy new clothes and they have big parties.
Malena
I am Malena，and I'm from Argentina.My favorite holiday is the New Year.We celebrate with fireworks at midnight.I go to Punta del Este with my family.We usually eat Arabian food （kibbe，Lajmayin and so on）.
（1）On Chinese New Year's Day，Miang's aunt may cook all of the following EXCEPT .
A．Duck
B．dumplings
C．Lajmayin
D．pork
（2）We can infer that Father Frost and Snegoorochka most probably are .
A．present﹣sellers
B．Zhenia's relatives
C．characters in tales
D．father and daughter
（3）Besides Pat，who else most probably celebrates Songkran？
A．Janine.
B．Malena.
C．Zhenia.
D．Miang.
（4）According to the passage，what is the main reason why Janine loves Christmas？
A．Because there is a lot of fun.
B．Because she doesn't go to school.
C．Because she can get a lot of presents.
D．Because she can stay with her family.
期末专项培优 阅读理解
参考答案与试题解析
一．阅读理解（共15小题）
1．（2023秋 肥东县校级期末）The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world.The celebration usually lasts for 15 days.There is a lot to do.
On the eve of the Spring Festival，family members get together and have a big meal.Their favourite dish on this day is dumplings.
Days before the Spring Festival，families will clean their houses.People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck.It makes the house ready for good luck.
The colour red is everywhere during the Spring Festival.People think red is a happy colour and will bring them a bright future.People wear red，too.They decorate their homes with pieces of red paper.Kids get a lot of "hongbao".It is a red paper bag with money in it.Usually，older people give younger ones "hongbao".They think it brings good luck.
The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy.So don't say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people.For instance，you'd better not say any bad words like "death".Don't break anything.People think that means your luck is running out.
Also，don't borrow or lend money on these days.If you have borrowed money，return it before the Spring Festival.
（1）What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival？ A
A．Family members gather for a big meal.
B．Friends eat dumplings together.
C．They borrow money from friends.
D．They give each other "hongbao".
（2）Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival？ B
A．Because they enjoy cleaning.
B．Because it is believed that cleaning will sweep away bad luck.
C．Because they think it will bring happiness to others.
D．Because it is thought that cleaning brings in money.
（3）Which of the following things is NOT supposed to happen during the Spring Festival？ B
A．Returning money before the Spring Festival.
B．Saying bad words like "death".
C．Wearing red clothes.
D．Decorating houses with red paper.
（4）We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is D .
A．a time of harvest and fun
B．celebrated for one whole month
C．only celebrated in China
D．a time for families to get together
【答案】（1）﹣（4）ABBD
【分析】这篇短文主要介绍中国的传统节日﹣﹣春节．文章介绍了春节前的各项准备工作，中国红的含义以及春节的各种忌讳．
【解答】（1）A．细节理解题．根据短文第二段"On the eve of the Spring Festival，family members get together and have big meals（春节前夕，家人聚在一起吃大餐）"的描述可知，在除夕夜一家人聚在一起吃团圆饭．故选A．
（2）B．细节理解题．根据短文第三段"Days before the Spring Festival，families will clean their homes.People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck.It makes the house ready for good luck.（春节前几天，家人都要打扫卫生家。人认为清洁能扫除坏东西吗运气好吧让房子为好运做好准备）"的描述可知，春节前打扫屋子是因为人们相信打扫会扫掉晦气．故选B．
（3）B．细节理解题．根据短文倒数第二段"For instance，you'd better not say any bad words like'death'"的描述可知，在春节期间不要说一些不吉利的话，如与"死"有关的字．故选B．
（4）D．主旨大意题．通读全文可知，春节是全家人团聚的日子．结合选项可知应选D．
【点评】考查说明文阅读。主要考查学生对文章整体的把握，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择，根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的判断．
2．（2023春 新郑市校级月考）Money with no strings attached.It's not something you see every day.But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month，a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read，"Give What You Can，Take What You Need."
People quickly caught on.And while many took dollars，many others pinned their own cash to the board. "People of all ages，races，and socio﹣economic（社会经济的）backgrounds gave and took，" said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox，which created the project. "We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few dollars." Most of the bills on the board were singles，but a few people left fives，tens and even twenties.The video clip（片段）shows one man who had found a ﹩20 bill pinning it to the board.
"What I can say for the folks that gave the most，is that they were full of smiles，" Bridges said. "There's a certain feeling that giving can do for you and that was apparent in those that gave the most. " Most people who took dollars took only a few，but Bridges said a very small number took as much as they could.
While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign，Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.He added that he hopes people in other cities might try similar projects and post their own videos on the Internet.
"After all，everyone has bad days and good days，" he said. "Some days you need a helping hand and some days you can be the one giving the helping hand."
（1）What does the expression "money with no strings attached" in paragraph 1 mean？ C
A．Money spent without hesitation.
B．Money not legally made.
C．Money offered without conditions.
D．Money not tied together.
（2）What did Bridges want to show by mentioning the bride？ B
A．Women tended to be more sociable.
B．The activity attracted various people.
C．Economic problems were getting worse.
D．Young couples needed financial assistance.
（3）Why did Bridges carry out the project？ D
A．To do a test on people's morals.
B．To raise money for his company.
C．To earn himself a good reputation.
D．To promote kindness and sympathy.
【答案】CBD
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。短文报道了上个月在洛杉矶的联合车站，一块牌子上用别针别满了美元，上面写着"给予你所能给与的，拿走你所需要的"。这样的活动吸引了各种各样的人，组织者希望通过这样的活动来提倡善意。
【解答】（1）C.词句猜测题。根据第一段中But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month，a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read，"Give What You Can，Take What You Need."（但是上个月在洛杉矶的联合车站，一块牌子上用别针别满了美元，上面写着"给予你所能给与的，拿走你所需要的"。）可知，强调要无条件地给予，由此推断Money with no strings attached是"无条件提供的钱"的意思。故选C。
（2）B.推理判断题。根据第二段中"People of all ages，races，and socio﹣economic（社会经济的）backgrounds gave and took，" said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox，which created the project. "We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few dollars."（发起该项活动的Tyler Bridges说："所有年龄、种族和社会经济背景的人都会付出和索取。"甚至有一位穿着婚纱的新娘来到了牌子前，拿走了一些钱。"）可推知，Tyler Bridges提到新娘是想说明这项活动吸引了各种各样的人。故选B。
（3）D.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段"While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign，Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.（尽管这段视频看起来像是一项新的广告活动的一部分，但是Bridges说这次活动唯一的目标是表现出慷慨和同情。）"可知，Bridges开展这个活动是为了促进善良和同情。故选D。
【点评】1．直接信息题：直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息，选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目。2．间接信息题：间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息，但在语言表达上与原文有差异，做题时需要对原文信息进行转换。3．综合信息题：综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话，可能是原文的几句话，或者是散落在文章不同的地方，要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析，而不能断章取义。
3．The Million Pound Bank Note（1953）
Directed by Ronald Neame
Written by Mark Twain（story），Jill Craigie
Genre（类型）：Comedy （more）
Plot Outline：Two rich British men offer a penniless American a loan，without telling him that the amount is one million pound，and this in the form of a single bank note. （more）
User Comments：Great fun. . .you can bank on it! （more）
Cast Overview：Gregory Peck. . .Henry Adams；Ronald Squire. . .Oliver Montpelier；Joyce Grenfell. . .Duchess of Cromarty；A.E.Matthews. . .Duke of Frognell；Maurice Denham. . .Mr Reid （more）
Also Known As：Man with a Million（USA）
Runtime：90 minutes
Country：UK
Language：English
Color：Color （Technicolor）
Sound Mix：Mono （Western Electric Sound System）
Certification：Australia：G/Finland：S/Sweden：Btl/ UK：U/USA：Approved
Trivia（花絮）：The story is set in 1903.The one million pound note at the time would be worth about ＄100，000，000 nowadays or ￡65，000，000. （more）
（1）Mark Twain set the story The Million Pound Bank Note in the year B .
A．1953
B．1903
C．2002
D．1890
（2）The film The Million Pound Bank Note was made in A .
A．the UK
B．the USA
C．Australia
D．Finland
（3）Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase in the passage？ A
A．Rely on.
B．Look on.
C．Carry on.
D．Take on.
（4）The passage most probably appears in D .
A．a film poster
B．a newspaper
C．a magazine
D．a web page
【答案】AAAD
【分析】本文是一篇电影简介。文章对电影《百万英镑》的相关信息，如故事情节、演员等方面进行了简要介绍。
【解答】（1）A．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段The Million Pound Bank Note（1953）.这个故事发生在1953年。可知，故事发生的时间是1953年。结合选项，故选A．
（2）A.细节理解题。由倒数第六行Country：UK，国家：英国。可知电影是在英国拍摄的。故选A.
（3）A．词义猜测题。根据文章User Comments：Great fun…you can bank on it! （more）人们对这部电影评价不错。bank on it＝rely on it意为"相信，信赖，放心好了"，可以用来肯定这部电影。因此，划线部分意为：信赖，A．Rely on相信；B．Look on 看着；C．Carry on继续；D．Take on呈现，结合选项，故选A．
（4）D．文章来源题。根据文章内容，本文章中众多段末的（more）可知本文很有可能是一个网页，点击more会了解更多相关内容。结合选项，A．a film poster电影海报；B．a newspaper报纸；C．a magazine杂质；D．a web page网页。故选D．
【点评】阅读理解解题步骤：首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意。因为阅读理解题一般没有标题，所以，速读全文，抓住中心主旨很有必要，在速读的过程中，应尽可能多地捕获信息材料。
其次，细读题材，各个击破。掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读每篇材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息。
要善于抓住每段的主题句，阅读时，要有较强的针对性。对于捕获到的信息，要做认真分析，仔细推敲，理解透彻，只有这样，针对题目要求，才能做到稳、准。
4．Art and culture are lived and breathed in every corner of Canada.Due to an immigrant（移民） population，the variety and richness of art and sport are very evident.
Since World War Ⅱ，Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing.From novels to poetry，the selection is wide.Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.
Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene.Everything performed by Canadian artists from country to pop，classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and even across the globe.
The National Film Board，a film crew in Canada，is the most famous producer of movies in Canada.Many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as an alternative to the more expensive US.Many well﹣known actors，directors，screenwriters and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work.
French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence River in and around Quebec.Since then the volume of art and artists has increased.Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.
Sport is a major part of today's society in Canada.Hockey is the most popular sport with more participants taking part in curling（冰壶）.American﹣style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.
（1）Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has D .
A．a long history
B．a large area
C．a large population
D．a variety of immigrants
（2）What does the underlined word "scoop" mean in the passage？ C
A．Expect.
B．Set up.
C．Harvest.
D．Ignore.
（3）Which group of Canadian artists is well known all over the world today？ D
A．Native writers and screenwriters.
B．Photographers and actors.
C．Painters and writers.
D．Musicians，actors and directors.
（4）What would be the best title for the passage？ B
A．A brief introduction to Canada
B．Canadian art，culture and sport
C．Canadian artists
D．Canadian art and culture are world﹣famous
【答案】DCDB
【分析】本文是一篇文学艺术类阅读理解，主要讲述了由于加拿大种族多，移民多，直接导致其艺术和运动形式也具有多样化的特点。
【解答】（1）D.细节理解题。根据第一段中的Due to an immigrant（移民） population，the variety and richness of art and sport are very evident.（出于移民的原因，加拿大的艺术和体育的多样性、丰富性是非常明显的。）可知加拿大种族多，移民多，直接导致其艺术和运动形式也具有多样化的特点，故选D。
（2）C.词义猜测题。依据该词后的awards for their work可知，很多著名的演员、导演、电影剧本作家和电影都来自加拿大，他（它）们经常得奖，由此可知该词的意思是"获得"。结合选项A.Expect期待；B.Set up成立；C.Harvest收获，获得；D.Ignore忽视，不理睬。故选C。
（3）D 细节题．根据文章的描写可知，提到了Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene；Many well﹣known actors，directors，screen writers and movies come from Canada.（音乐家在世界音乐界得到了更高的认可；许多著名的演员、导演、编剧和电影都来自加拿大。）可见，在加拿大音乐家和演员在世界上都很出名，故答案为D。
（4）B.标题确定题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了加拿大的文化、艺术和体育。因此B项Canadian art，culture and sport适合作为标题，故选B。
【点评】考查文学艺术类阅读理解。做题时要通读全文，把握大意，然后结合题干及选项做出正确的选择。
5．（2024春 丰台区期中）
A Bridge Linking Art and the Audience
According to a 2018 report，people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum﹣goers.Similarly，people aged over 35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size.We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven't yet determined how to bridge the gap.Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.
In 2018，a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop﹣culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience.It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics.Art history is about storytelling；art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.
More traditional institutions are paying attention.Recently the Getty Museum issued a social﹣media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home.Users displayed incredible creativity，and the museum was flooded with submissions.This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing.Since many people feel intimidated and think that there's a base level of understanding required to join the conversation，the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.
Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks.The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite，for example，made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings.His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures.It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.
Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table.Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it.Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers.They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories，and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.
But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within.We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections.We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board.Ensuring that art﹣and writing and talking about art﹣is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers，inside and outside of institutions，getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.
（1）What challenge is the author trying to tackle？ C
A．People doubt a great diversity of artworks.
B．Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.
C．Art appears too distant from common audience.
D．Adult audience has a different understanding of art.
（2）What does the underlined word "intimidated" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ B
A．Tired.
B．Worried.
C．Annoyed.
D．Surprised.
（3）In the author's opinion，the museums and galleries should B .
A．make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way
B．change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge
C．limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions
D．improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks
（4）We can conclude from the passage that common audience A .
A．lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history
B．prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media
C．feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board
D．refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories
【答案】见试题解答内容
【分析】本文属于说明文。主要介绍了艺术和观众之间的桥梁，观众缺乏了解和讨论艺术的渠道。
【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据第一段We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven't yet determined how to bridge the gap.（我们已经意识到艺术和观众之间的脱节，但还没有决定如何弥合这一差距。）可知艺术似乎离普通观众太远了。故答案选C。
（2）B.词义猜测题。根据第三段This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing.Since many people feel intimidated and think that there's a base level of understanding required to join the conversation，the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.（这种反应证明，如果形式有吸引力，观众就有参与艺术主题的潜在欲望。由于许多人感到害怕，认为加入对话需要一定程度的理解，盖蒂倡议提醒人们，参与对话的途径很多。）可知是担心的意思。A.Tired累的；B.Worried担心的；C.Annoyed恼怒的；D.Surprised吃惊的。故答案选B。
（3）B.细节理解题。根据第三段the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.（盖蒂的倡议提醒我们，有许多途径可以与之合作。）可知我们应像盖蒂挑战这样有意义的改变，故答案选B。
（4）A.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table.Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it."（社交媒体为传统上没有座位的人提供了一个平台。任何人都可以认识到这一领域的差距并加以解决。）可知观众缺乏了解和谈论艺术史的渠道，故答案选A。
【点评】阅读理解解题步骤：首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意。因为阅读理解题一般没有标题，所以，速读全文，抓住中心主旨很有必要，在速读的过程中，应尽可能多地捕获信息材料。其次，细读题材，各个击破。掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读每篇材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息。要善于抓住每段的主题句，阅读时，要有较强的针对性。对于捕获到的信息，要做认真分析，仔细推敲，理解透彻，只有这样，针对题目要求，才能做到稳、准。
6．（2023秋 保山期末） Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl，an unusual Mexican salamander（蝶螺），and they're asking for help.A new program lets people"adopt"an axolotl to raise money to support efforts to save the endangered animal.
The axolotl is a strange，but amazing animal，with a long body，short legs，and a long tail.Its body is covered with smooth，slimy skin.Axolotls are famous for their ability to cure themselves.If an axolotl loses a leg，or even part of its heart，brain，or lungs，it can regrow them.Scientists have long been interested in how the axolotl does this.Some people think the information could help solve some human medical problems.
Sadly，axolotls are in trouble.The number of axolotls in Mexico has dropped 99.5% in less than 20 years.There are a number of reasons for the drop in axolotls.One is that the water in the lakes has become more and more polluted.Another is that there are invasive（入侵的） fish in the lakes which are eating the axolotls' food，and even their babies.
Scientists at Mexico's National Autonomous University（UNAM） have been working for years to try to protect the axolotls.Last year，the UNAM scientists started a program they called "AdoptAxolotl".They asked people to donate money to help pay for efforts to save the axolotls.The program was a big hit，and raised more than s26，000.The money was used to help clean up some of Mexican lakes and for a program to raise axolotls in a safe environment.Besides，people were encouraged to pay ＄30 to virtually（虚拟的）"adopt"one of the animals for a month or pay for food for an axolotl.
（1）What do we know about the axolotls from paragraph 2？ D
A.They can live without hearts or lungs.
B.They have short bodies and long legs.
C.They can solve some human problems.
D.They have the ability to cure themselves.
（2）What has caused the drop of the axolotls' population？ A
A.Water pollution.
B.Habitat loss.
C.Invasive disease.
D.Serious overfishing.
（3）What do the underlined words"a big hit"most probably mean？ A
A.A great success.
B.A big mistake.
C.A complete failure.
D.A total imagination.
（4）Why did the UNAM scientists start the"AdoptAxolotl"program？ C
A.To let people clean up Mexican lakes.
B.To get money for scientists' own projects.
C.To raise money to help axolotls live better.
D.To encourage people to take axolotls home.
【答案】DAAC
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了科学家们担心墨西哥特有的奇特动物"蝶螈"的未来，并请求帮助。一个新的计划让人们"领养"蝶螈，以筹集资金支持拯救这种濒临灭绝的动物的努力。
【解答】（1）推理判断题。根据第二段的If an axolotl loses a leg，or even part of its heart，brain，or lungs，it can regrow them（如果蝶螈失去了一条腿，甚至失去了部分心脏、大脑或肺，它可以重新长出它们）可知，蝶螈有自愈功能。故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据第三段的There are a number of reasons for the drop in axolotls.One is that the water in the lakes has become more and more polluted（蝶螈数量下降有多种原因。一个是湖泊中的水变得越来越污染）可知，湖泊中的水被污染是造成蝶螈数量减少的原因之一。故选A。
（3）词义猜测题。根据第四段The program was a big hit，and raised more than s26，000.（该节目大受欢迎，筹集了26000多英镑。）可知，这个项目很成功，筹集了26000多美元。因此a big hit的意思是"巨大的成功"。A.A great success.巨大的成功；B.A big mistake.一个大错误；C.A complete failure.彻底的失败；D.A total imagination.完全是想象。故选A。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段Last year，the UNAM scientists started a program they called "AdoptAxolotl".They asked people to donate money to help pay for efforts to save the axolotls.（去年，UNAM的科学家们启动了一项名为"收养蝶螈"的项目。他们要求人们捐款来帮助支付拯救蝶螈的费用。）可知墨西哥国立自治大学的科学家们启动该计划是为了筹集资金来保护蝶螈，故选C。
【点评】一、速读全文，了解大意知主题。
阅读能力一般指阅读速度和理解能力两个方面。阅读速度是阅读最基本的能力，考生必须在十分有限的时间内运用略读、扫读、跳读等技巧快速阅读，搜寻关键词、主题句，捕捉时空、顺序、情节、人物、观点，并且理清文章脉络，把握语篇实质。
二、看题干，带着问题读文章。
首先要掌握问题的类型，客观信息题可以从文章中直接找到答案；而主观判断题考查的是对文章的感情基调等，这类题必须经过对作者的态度、意图以及对整篇文章进行深一层的推理等。其次，了解试题题干以及各个选项所包含的信息，然后有针对性地对文章进行扫读，对有关信息进行快速定位。此法加强了阅读的针对性，提高了做题的准确率。
三、逻辑推理，做好深层理解题。
在实际阅读中，有时作者并未把意图说出来，阅读者要根据字面意思，通过语篇逻辑关系，研究细节的暗示，推敲作者的态度，理解文章的寓义。要求读者对文字的表面信息进行分析、挖掘和逻辑推理，不能就事论事，以偏概全。推理题在提问中常用的词有：infer，imply，suggest，indicate等。
四、猜词悟义，扫除阅读拦路虎。
猜词是应用英语的重要能力。它不但需要准确无误地理解上下文，而且要有较大的泛读量，掌握或认识较多的课外词汇。我们要学会"顺藤摸瓜"，通过构词，语法，定义，同位，对比，因果，常识，上下文等线索确定词义。
7．（2023 乌兰察布二模）Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today.He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.
Kong，of Danville，Virginia，started working when he was only nine.English wasn't a strong suit for Andy's parents，and that's where he was able to assist his family the most.After school and on weekends he would help out at their family﹣owned restaurant and nail salons.Not only did he do the labor work，but he was also involved in creating online ads.This was his introduction to the world of online business.
Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade，when he learned about Amazon.Dropshipping （代发货模式） from a kid he saw on Instagram，he got inspired and decided to give it a try.Unfortunately，the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth.Instead of considering it a failure，he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes.Meanwhile，his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school and their retail business.
"The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you，" Andy says.He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.
In 2019，Andy met his now business partners，and together，they created an Amazon management company called Project WiFi.This Project has proven to be extremely successful.They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses，and plan to help many more in the future.
When asked about the secret to his success，Andy says， "Learning to sacrifice whether that's family，fri