强化训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2024·广东信宜市高三摸底考试)
One of the most common beliefs among researchers is that humans first arrived in North America 16,000 years ago. According to a recent fossil discovery, that might not be true. The new finding suggests that humans might have arrived in North America far earlier.
In 2013, a damaged mammoth (猛犸象) skull and other bones that looked “deliberately broken” were found. The damage to the bones suggested that humans were the ones who caused it to make tools. Carbon dating analysis suggested the pieces are roughly 37,000 years old. This discovery could shift our understanding of humans' earliest existence in North America. These fossils suggest humans killed animals in the area much earlier than 16, 000 years ago.
Previous research led scientists to believe the first humans that settled in North America belonged to the Clovis culture. This was a group of people who left behind carefully made tools 16,000 years ago. However, carbon dating analysis of the mammoth bones indicates that the site is around 36, 250 to 38, 900 years old. That means it's the oldest known site left behind by ancient humans in North America.
“That's not the only interesting thing about the discovery,” said Timothy Rowe, a professor at the University of Texas. “The similar findings supporting an earlier date for human arrival have been mostly ignored. This is because they have contradicted previous research.”
Now, however, he thinks there's a good chance that researchers will find evidence of humans farther back in time.
The early humans shaped bones into sharp blades, which were used to take apart animals' remains, according to Rowe. There are also signs that they cooked the animal bones over a fire to melt off the fat. “The real evidence that we have has to do with the breakage patterns, and how thorough they are. They must have used rocks or hammer stones to bust the skeleton apart... These people would use whatever they could,” Rowe told USA Today.
语篇导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一项新的研究表明人类远早于16,000年前就到达了北美。
1.What can be learnt about the earliest humans in North America
A.They arrived there 16,000 years ago.
B.They caused mammoth to disappear.
C.They belonged to the Clovis culture.
D.They could make tools with bones.
解析:D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“The damage to the bones suggested that humans were the ones who caused it to make tools.(骨头上的损伤表明是人类制造的工具造成的。)”可知,北美洲最早的人类可以用骨头制作工具。故选D。
2.Why are the findings similar to the new one ignored
A.They lack a good chance.
B.They fail to draw attention.
C.They disagree with earlier research.
D.They aren't studied scientifically.
解析:C 细节理解题。根据第四段的“The similar findings supporting an earlier date for human arrival have been mostly ignored. This is because they have contradicted previous research.(支持人类更早到达的类似发现大多被忽视了。这是因为它们与之前的研究相矛盾。)”可知,与新发现相似的早期发现被忽略是因为与早期研究相矛盾。故选C。
3.How does Rowe find the new discovery
A.Inspiring. B.Annoying.
C.Puzzling. D.Embarrassing.
解析:A 推理判断题。根据第五段“Now, however, he thinks there's a good chance that researchers will find evidence of humans farther back in time.(然而,现在他认为研究人员很有可能找到更早以前人类存在的证据。)”可知,Rowe认为新的研究很有可能帮助研究人员找到更早以前人类存在的证据。由此推知,Rowe认为这个发现是鼓舞人心的。故选A。
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.The Earliest Humans' Settling in North America
B.Evidence of Earlier Humans' Arrival in North America
C.The Earliest Tool Makers in North America
D.Research on Mammoths in North America
解析:B 主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容,尤其第一段“The new finding suggests that humans might have arrived in North America far earlier.(这项新发现表明,人类可能更早到达北美。)”和第二段的“This discovery could shift our understanding of humans' earliest existence in North America. These fossils suggest humans killed animals in the area much earlier than 16, 000 years ago.(这一发现可能会改变我们对人类最早在北美存在的理解。这些化石表明,早在一万六千年前,人类就在该地区捕杀动物。)”可知,本文主要介绍新的研究表明人类远早于16,000年前就到达了北美。B项“早期人类到达北美的证据”可以作为本文最佳标题。故选B。
B
(2025·郑州一模)
Many news reports focus on climate change these days.Extreme heat, wildfires, floods, homeless polar bears...How do you feel when reading worrying news about climate change You may believe that people are becoming insensitive to the warming planet, accepting that it is only getting worse.
A research team at Pennsylvania State University,U.S., reported otherwise.To record how the news can impact people's emotions, participants were first exposed to negative news stories about climate change for three days.They then continued to read negative news headlines for seven days.In the first three days, the participants experienced greater fear and less hope, which can potentially hurt an audience's belief that they can do anything to tackle the problem.
However, during the seven day long exposure, the fear peaked and then held steady(稳定的).“We saw the opposite pattern in our second study.The more exposure people had to these threatening news stories each day, the more likely they are to think that they can make a difference in tackling climate change,” Christofer Skurka, the paper's lead author told the Pennsylvania State University website.
According to the researchers, one possibility is that when the public hears about climate change threats, they may convince themselves that they have control over the situation.They will then believe that their actions may make a difference.
Knowing that everyone is able to help is only the first step.According to a study that analyzed information from 430 different studies, what motivates people the most to change their behavior is social comparison.For example, if a person's neighbors follow a low carbon lifestyle, such as driving electric cars, the person may feel social pressure and become more likely to follow this behavior.This happens because people usually judge their own behavior and follow social norms (规范).Another effective motivation is providing financial rewards to consumers, helping them save money.
“There are so many routes to our goals,” Matthew Goldberg, the co author of the study, told Scientific American.As Goldberg pointed out, future research like this can help policymakers decide how best to encourage people toward more climate friendly habits.
语篇导读:本文主要介绍了公众读到气候变化威胁的负面新闻的反应,并介绍了鼓励气候友好型行为的方法。
5.How did the participants react to negative news in the second study
A.They found the news unbelievable.
B.They lost hope in tackling climate change.
C.They experienced greater fear for the future.
D.They felt a strong sense of social responsibility.
解析:D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The more exposure people had to these threatening...tackling climate change”可知,在第二项研究中,参与者面对负面新闻,认为自己可以在应对气候变化方面有所作为,即他们感受到强烈的社会责任感。故选D。
6.What encourages people most toward more climate friendly behavior
A.Effective policy. B.Healthy lifestyle.
C.Social influence. D.Financial support.
解析:C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“...one possibility is that when the public hears about climate change threats, they may convince themselves that...”可知,当人们听到气候变化威胁时,可能会说服自己采取环保的行为,相信自己的行动可能会有所不同,结合第五段第二句“...what motivates people the most to change their behavior is social comparison.”可知,最能激励人们改变自己行为的是社会比较,即社会影响。故选C。
7.What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A.Responses to climate change education.
B.The effectiveness of community initiatives.
C.The impact of social norms on environment.
D.Ways to encourage climate friendly behavior.
解析:D 主旨大意题。根据第五段中的“what motivates people the most to change their behavior is social comparison”及“For example, if a person's neighbors...likely to follow this behavior.”可知,能激励人们改变行为的是社会比较,比如驾驶电动汽车的人会使未驾驶的邻居感到社会压力,更有可能作出这种行为。由此可推知,本段主要介绍了鼓励人们作出气候友好型行为的方法。故选D。
8.What is Goldberg's attitude toward similar future research
A.Doubtful. B.Optimistic.
C.Objective. D.Indifferent.
解析:B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“There are so many routes to our goals”以及“future research like this can help policymakers decide how best to encourage people toward more climate friendly habits”可知,戈德堡认为实现我们的目标有很多途径以及未来的像这样的研究可以帮助政策制定者决定怎样鼓励人们作出气候友好型行为最好。由此可推知,他对类似的未来研究持乐观的态度。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·清远市一模)
A famous wrestler joined the fight against the enemies of the environment. As a star of wrestling, El Hijo del Santo enjoyed great 1. in Mexico and the United States. One day, while listening to the radio, he heard a(n) 2. by WILDCOAST, a non profit environmental group. They were seeking a famous personality to help 3. their message. Santo, with his vast fan base, seized the opportunity to 4. his influence for a noble cause.
Along with other fellow members, he 5. San Ignacio Lagoon (圣伊格纳西奥泻湖), a Pacific gray whale birthing ground. He explained to his vast television audience that there were 6. to mine salt, drill for oil and gas, and construct resorts in the area, which would 7. pollute the Lagoon and potentially ruin the whale birthing ground. Santo urged 8. to support the efforts of WILDCOAST and other conservation groups working to 9. the beautiful Lagoon.
Afterwards, during a school visit near the Lagoon, Santo introduced the 10. Lagoon to the children. He asked for their help in preserving this natural wonder, 11. them to become promoters of change in their community. His televised campaign brought 12. attention to the Lagoon's protection, attracting worldwide funding.
When Santo13. the first year of his work, 7,000 fans watched him accept a “Hero of the Environment” award. He was so moved that he 14. for another year, telling his audience, “This is my life's most important 15. , and I need all children on my team.”
语篇导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述著名摔跤手El Hijo del Santo参与环保行动的过程,包括他听到环保组织的通告后,利用自己的影响力参观并宣传保护圣伊格纳西奥泻湖,向观众和孩子们呼吁保护泻湖,最终获得“环境英雄”奖并继续投入环保工作等一系列事件。
1.A.life B.time
C.freedom D.popularity
解析:D 句意:作为摔跤明星,El Hijo del Santo在墨西哥和美国享有很高的人气。A.life生活;B.time时间;C.freedom自由;D.popularity受欢迎程度。根据上文“As a star of wrestling”可知,El Hijo del Santo是一个摔跤明星,在国内外很受欢迎,故选D项。
2.A.argument B.suggestion
C.announcement D.speech
解析:C 句意:一天,在听收音机时,他听到了一个由非营利性环保组织“野生海岸”发布的公告。A.argument论点;B.suggestion建议;C.announcement公告;D.speech演讲。根据上文“listening to the radio, he heard a(n)”可知,是听到了手机里的公告,故选C项。
3.A.get across B.take in
C.go through D.deal with
解析:A 句意:他们正在寻找一位名人来帮助传达他们的信息。A.get across传达;B.take in接受;C.go through穿过;D.deal with处理。根据下文“their message”可知,他们在寻找名人来帮助传达信息。故选A项。
4.A.gain B.balance
C.experience D.expand
解析:D 句意:凭借庞大的粉丝基础,桑托抓住了机会,将自己的影响力扩展至一项崇高的事业中。A.gain获得;B.balance平衡;C.experience经验;D.expand扩大。根据上文“with his vast fan base, seized the opportunity to”,Santo有大量粉丝,他想扩大这种影响力来做崇高的事情,故选D项。
5.A.discovered B.visited
C.cleaned D.surveyed
解析:B 句意:他和其他成员一起参观了圣伊格纳西奥泻湖,这是太平洋灰鲸的产仔地。A.discovered发现;B.visited参观;C.cleaned清洁;D.surveyed调查。根据下文“San Ignacio Lagoon (圣伊格纳西奥泻湖), a Pacific gray whale birthing ground. He explained to his vast television audience”可知,他向电视观众解释该地区的情况,所以这里是他去参观,故选B项。
6.A.chances B.duties
C.ways D.plans
解析:D 句意:他向广大电视观众解释说,有在该地区开采盐、钻探石油和天然气以及建造度假村的计划,这将严重污染泻湖,并有可能破坏鲸鱼的产仔地。A.chances机会;B.duties职责;C.ways方法;D.plans计划。根据下文“to mine salt, drill for oil and gas, and construct resorts in the area”可知,此处是指在该地区进行一些开发活动的计划,故选D项。
7.A.severely B.merely
C.slightly D.hardly
解析:A 句意同上。A.severely严重;B.merely仅仅;C.slightly轻微;D.hardly几乎。根据下文“pollute the Lagoon and potentially ruin the whale birthing ground”可知,这些开发活动对泻湖的污染情况应该是比较严重的,故选A项。
8.A.actors B.listeners
C.viewers D.hosts
解析:C 句意:Santo敦促观众支持“野生海岸”组织和其他致力于保护美丽泻湖的保护组织的努力。A.actors演员;B.listeners听众;C.viewers观众;D.hosts主持人。根据上文“his vast television audience”可知,这里敦促的对象应该是观众,故选C项。
9.A.promote B.preserve
C.explore D.monitor
解析:B 句意同上。A.promote促进;B.preserve保护;C.explore探索;D.monitor监测。根据上文“other conservation groups working to”可知,保护组织的工作应该是保护泻湖,故选B项。
10.A.unique B.polluted
C.common D.distant
解析:A 句意:之后,在泻湖附近的一次学校参观中,Santo向孩子们介绍了独特的泻湖。A.unique独特的;B.polluted污染的;C.common普通的;D.distant遥远的。根据上文“during a school visit near the Lagoon, Santo introduced the”及下文“Lagoon to the children”可知,从保护泻湖的角度来看,Santo向孩子们介绍的泻湖应该是有独特价值的,故选A项。
11.A.requiring B.allowing
C.informing D.encouraging
解析:D 句意:他请求他们帮助保护这一自然奇观,并鼓励他们成为社区变革的推动者。A.requiring要求;B.allowing允许;C.informing通知;D.encouraging鼓励。根据上文“He asked for their help in preserving this natural wonder”及下文“them to become promoters of change in their community”可知,这里是鼓励孩子们参与保护,故选D项。
12.A.local B.international
C.national D.provincial
解析:B 句意:他的电视宣传活动使泻湖的保护引起了国际关注,吸引了全球资金。A.local本地的;B.international国际的;C.national国家的;D.provincial省级的。根据下文“attracting worldwide funding”可知,是引起了国际的关注,故选B项。
13.A.completed B.checked
C.delayed D.rejected
解析:A 句意:当Santo完成他工作的第一年时,7,000名粉丝看着他接受“环境英雄”奖。A.completed完成;B.checked检查;C.delayed延时;D.rejected拒绝。根据下文“the first year of his work”可知,此处是指完成了一年的工作。故选A项。
14.A.waited B.donated
C.volunteered D.thought
解析:C 句意:他非常感动,以至于又自愿服务了一年,并告诉他的听众:“这是我一生中最重要的战斗,我需要所有的孩子加入我的团队。”A.waited等待;B.donated捐赠;C.volunteered自愿;D.thought思考。根据上文“He was so moved that he”及下文“for another year”可知,他非常感动,所以又自愿服务了一年,故选C项。
15.A.change B.fight
C.achievement D.competition
解析:B 句意同上。 A.change改变;B.fight战斗;C.achievement成就;D.competition竞争。根据上文“A famous wrestler joined the fight against the enemies of the environment.”及下文“I need all children on my team”可知,此处指他为环保所做的事是他最重要的战斗,故选B项。
Ⅳ.读后续写
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。(2025·唐山模拟)
A lady named Ella lived in a small, pretty town surrounded by gentle hills and big, green forests.Her favorite place in the whole world was her kitchen.It was like her special art studio, but for making delicious food.Ella loved cooking, especially for her mom, who really enjoyed old fashioned, tasty dishes.Every night, they would sit down together and enjoy the tasty food that Ella made with lots of care and love.
Ella's mother always said, “Cooking is not just about feeding my body;it's about feeding my soul.” Ella kept these words close to her heart, and cooking became a spiritual bond between her mother and her.They shared joyful times, with Ella carefully measuring each cooking material and making her mom's favorite while her mom told stories of her own childhood kitchen adventures.On cold evenings, they would laugh together as they added spices to a hearty stew, the steam making the kitchen windows foggy and turning it into a warm, comfortable place.
However, this bond was broken when her mother passed away.The kitchen, once filled with warmth, the smell of spices and the sound of laughter, turned into a place that just reminded Ella of her mom and made her very sad.She avoided the recipe books, as they brought back memories of their cooking sessions—like the time they accidentally used salt instead of sugar in cookies, but ended up laughing it off and making it once again together.With her mom gone, the joy of cooking faded, leaving Ella with a heart heavy with loss.
Months turned into years, and Ella's interest in cooking faded into a distant memory.But life had other plans for her.One day, Ella came across a volunteer group that attended to seniors in her community.Moved by their dedication, she decided to join them.
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As Ella spent more time with the seniors, she noticed their longing for home cooked meals.
Ella finally found herself on the path to recovery and rediscovery.
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故事人物 埃拉及她的妈妈
故事梗概 热爱厨艺的埃拉与母亲建立了无比亲密的关系,但随着母亲的去世,埃拉逐渐消沉,也放弃了之前热爱的厨艺。一天,她被照顾老年人的志愿者团队所感动,决定加入他们。
续写要点 第一段:1.描写老人们对家常菜的渴望; 2.埃拉决定重拾厨艺。 第二段:1.描写埃拉做饭的过程; 2.描写埃拉为他人做饭获得的感悟。
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As Ella spent more time with the seniors, she noticed their longing for home cooked meals.Their eyes would light up at the mention of certain dishes, and they often shared stories of their own kitchen memories.It reminded Ella of the bond she had with her mother and the joy they shared in the kitchen.Despite her initial hesitation, she found herself drawn to the idea of cooking again, not just for herself but also for others who craved the comfort of home made food.
Ella finally found herself on the path to recovery and rediscovery.Inspired by the seniors she volunteered with, she decided to slowly ease back into cooking.Starting with simple recipes, she found solace in the familiar motions of chopping, stirring, and seasoning.With each meal she prepared, she felt a sense of connection to her mother and the joy they once shared.Cooking for others became her way of honoring her mother's memory while also bringing comfort to those in need.In the process, Ella discovered that the kitchen, once a place of sorrow, could once again be filled with love, laughter, and the aroma of delicious food.