50分阅读提分练（一）
（建议用时35分钟）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Influential Art
Sheila Metzner：From Life 31 October 2023－18 February 2024
This exhibition celebrates the artistic skill of the internationally respected American photographer Sheila Metzner.Her unique style integrates aspects of Pictorialism and Modernism to create an aesthetic，which not only stands out in the history of photography but also becomes very closely associated with the best of 1980’s fashion，beauty and decorative arts trends.
William Blake：Visionary 17 October 2023－14 January 2024
A remarkable printmaker， painter， and poet， William Blake （1757－1827） developed a very wildly unconventional world view.By combining his poetry and images on the page through unique drawing techniques， Blake created some of British art’s most striking and lasting imagery.This major international loan exhibition explores the artist-poet’s imaginative world through his most celebrated works.
Alfredo Boulton：Looking at Venezuela （1928－1978） Daily， through 7 January 2024
Alfredo Boulton was one of the most important intellectuals of the 20th century in Latin America and an influential photographer of the modern period.Through his large collection of works， Boulton generated a new cultural definition of Venezuela.This exhibition explores Boulton’s wonderful photography， his relationships with modern artists and his influence on the formalization of art history in his country.
Eugène Atget：Highlights from the Mary & Dan Solomon Collection 1 August－5 November 2023
Around the turn of the 20th century， photographer Eugène Atget broke new artistic ground.Walking at dawn with his heavy camera， he photographed the soul of Paris and its surrounding areas by focusing on its old alleyways， shop fronts， architectural details，staircases and street sellers.This focused exhibition features highlights from the artist’s work， which continues to influence quite a few photographers today.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个艺术展，展示了艺术的魅力以及艺术家的艺术技巧。
1.What did Sheila Metzner and Alfredo Boulton have in common？（ ）
A.They shaped artistic expression.
B.They explored cultural diversity.
C.They photographed American life.
D.They focused on modern photography.
解析：A 细节理解题。根据Sheila Metzner：From Life中的Her unique style ...stands out in the history of photography和Alfredo Boulton：Looking at Venezuela （1928 － 1978）中的Boulton generated a new cultural definition of Venezuela可知，两位艺术家都有自己独特的艺术风格。也就是说，二人都塑造了自己的艺术表达形式。
2.What is Eugène Atget’s photography mainly about？（ ）
A.French fashions. B.Natural landscapes.
C.Architectural designs. D.Urban street scenes.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据Eugène Atget：Highlights from the Mary & Dan Solomon Collection中的he photographed the soul of Paris and its surrounding areas ...street sellers可知，Eugène Atget的作品关注巴黎和它周围地区的小巷、店面、建筑细节、楼梯和街道商贩。也就是说，他拍摄的内容主要是城市街景。
3.Which exhibition is suitable for whoever studies words and images？（ ）
A.William Blake： Visionary.
B.Sheila Metzner： From Life.
C.Alfredo Boulton： Looking at Venezuela （1928－1978）.
D.Eugène Atget： Highlights from the Mary & Dan Solomon Collection.
解析：A 推理判断题。根据William Blake：Visionary中的By combining his poetry and images on the page ...striking and lasting imagery.可知，Blake将他的诗与图像结合起来。由此推断，William Blake：Visionary适合研究文字和图像的人观看。
【熟词生义】
1.collection 熟义：n.（一批）收藏品
生义：n.（故事、诗歌、音乐等的）作品集
例句：I have a collection of her short stories.
我有一本她的短篇小说集。
2.ground 熟义：n.地，地面
生义：n.话题；知识领域
例句：At meetings， we just keep going over the same ground （＝talking about the same things） .
开会时我们只是反复谈论同一个话题。
B
（2024·东北三省四市联考）I was the only kid in college with a reason to go to the mailbox， because my mother never believed in email， or cell phones in general.I was literally waiting by the mailbox to get a letter with a warmest comfort from her.
So when I moved to New York and got depressed， I did the only thing I could think of.I wrote those same kinds of letters like my mother for strangers， and tucked them all over the city：in cafes， in libraries， and even in the subway.I blogged about those letters and promised if asked for a handwritten letter， I would write one.
Overnight， my inbox became this harbor of heartbreak — a single mother in Sacramento， a girl being bullied in Kansas， a 22-year-old immigrant， all asking me to write them and give them a reason to wait by the mailbox.And this is how I initiated the act The World Needs More Love Letters.
Today I run a global organization fueled by those trips to the mailbox.It is a miracle.But the thing about these letters is that most of them have been written by people brought up in a paperless world where some best conversations happen on a screen.We have learned to record our pain onto social media， and we speak swiftly on the Internet.
Therefore， I’ve been carrying this mail crate （大木箱） with me these days， which is a magical icebreaker.So I get to tell total strangers about a woman whose husband was traumatized （受精神创伤的） from war， and how she left love letters throughout the house saying， “Come back to me.” And a man， who had decided to take his life， slept safely with a stack of letters just beneath his pillow， handwritten by strangers who were there for him.
These stories convince me that letter-writing will never need to be about efficiency， because it is an art now.All of it is the signing and the scripting and the mailing.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者受到母亲的影响，用手写书信给别人提供情感支持的故事。这些故事让作者相信，写信不必关心效率，因为现在它已经成为艺术。
4.Why did the author share her experience in college？（ ）
A.To show her care for her family.
B.To convey her love for writing letters.
C.To express her feelings towards letters.
D.To prove her consistency in writing letters.
解析：C 推理判断题。根据第一段可知，作者是大学里唯一的有理由去邮箱拿信的孩子，因为作者的母亲从来都不相信电子邮件或者手机。作者真的在邮箱边上等母亲给自己带来最温暖的安慰。由此推断，作者写到大学的经历是为了说明她对信件充满了期待，有种特殊的感情。
5.What caused the author to launch the act？（ ）
A.She advocated the paperless lifestyle.
B.She intended to provide professional aid.
C.She tried to improve her communication skills.
D.She aimed to give emotional support with letters.
解析：D 推理判断题。根据第三段可知，作者的收件箱一夜之间成了伤心人的港湾：一个单亲妈妈，一个受胁迫的女孩，一个22岁的移民，他们都请求作者写信给他们，给他们一个在邮箱边上等的理由。这就是为什么作者开始这个行动。由此推断，作者是想通过写信给予人们情感支持，所以才发起这个行动的。
6.Why does the author call the mail crate “a magical icebreaker”？（ ）
A.It cures people of mental diseases.
B.It serves as a conversation starter.
C.It has magic power to melt ice.
D.It empowers people to be brave.
解析：B 推理判断题。根据第五段可知，这些天作者一直随身携带一个信件大木箱——一个神奇的破冰者。作者告诉陌生人一个丈夫在战争中受精神创伤的女子是怎么把情书散落在家里并说着“回到我这儿吧”和一个本来打算自杀的男人，枕着支持他的陌生人给他的一摞来信睡得很香。由此推断，作者将该木箱称为“神奇的破冰者”是指它能让作者和陌生人有话说，是个引起谈话的东西。
7.What is the best title for the passage？（ ）
A.Family Letters Are Priceless
B.Love for Writing Never Declines
C.World Needs More Love Letters
D.Handwritten Letters Improve Efficiency
解析：C 标题归纳题。文章围绕作者发起The World Needs More Love Letters的背景和目的来展开，讲述了她因为自身的经历，用手写书信的方式去帮助那些需要情感帮助的人。C项既能呼应行动内容，又能反映作者的主张，最适合作文章标题。
C
（2024·湖北十一校联考）There are some sounds most of us acknowledge are annoying — the crunching of crisps， the noise of the air conditioning or a screaming baby.These noises， for many people， act as a mere inconvenience that can distract us from the task at hand.However， there are some among us who have a much more severe response to these noises.The question we ask today is： Has a noise ever made you feel so angry that you could explode with rage？ If the answer is yes， you may be suffering from misophonia.
The word “misophonia” literally means “a hatred of sound” and is sometimes called selective sound sensitivity syndrome.There are some experts who doubt the existence of the condition.However， for those who claim to suffer from it， the experience can be traumatic.Certain sounds cause intense emotional or psychological responses that may seem over the top compared with a non-sufferer’s complaints.
The sound of a loved one chewing their food could trigger a sufferer’s anxiety levels， or cause them to panic.It may even activate their fight-or-flight response， making them want to flee.In extreme cases， that feeling of panic may result in extreme anger and end up with sufferers going crazy.Also， these conditions can lead to social isolation and the sufferers may feel cut off， according to James Cartreine， a clinical psychiatrist.
Sadly， there’s no known cure.However， Tinnitus （耳鸣） Retraining Therapy， which helps people tolerate noises， may aid sufferers， while cognitive behavioural therapy and counselling could also help people manage the condition.Sufferers use coping strategies that include avoiding places with lots of noises， like restaurants， or moving away when they feel like hitting someone due to their breathing.
So， the next time you see someone fly into a rage because of a sound that is driving them crazy， it may be due to a difficult condition they are trying to manage， and not just because they hate a certain sound.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了患有恐音症的人的特殊表现以及对于这种情况的解决方法。
8.What can annoying sounds do to non-sufferers of misophonia？（ ）
A.They draw their attention away from what they’re doing.
B.They generate intense emotional responses among them.
C.They make them doubt the presence of misophonia.
D.They lead to some complaints and an explosion of anger.
解析：A 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，对很多人来说，这些噪声只是件麻烦事，会分散人们对手头任务的注意力。A项中的draw their attention away是对句中distract的同义转换。
9.What does the underlined word “traumatic” in Paragraph 2 mean？（ ）
A.Physically painful.
B.Emotionally disturbing.
C.Spiritually comforting.
D.Mentally satisfying.
解析：B 词义猜测题。画线词所在句的上一句讲到有一些专家怀疑这种疾病的存在。However表示转折关系，说明这种疾病是存在的。再结合下句可推知，此处表示对那些声称患有恐音症的人来说，这种经历是痛苦的。画线词与B项（情绪上令人不安的）的意思最为接近。
10.What can we learn about misophonia sufferers from Paragraphs 3 and 4？（ ）
A.They can’t be able to manage misophonia.
B.They won’t be treated through medical treatments.
C.They may be angered by the feeling of being cut off.
D.They may panic over the sound caused by a loved one.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知，所爱的人咀嚼食物的声音可能会引发患者的焦虑或导致他们恐慌。
11.Where is the text most probably taken from？（ ）
A.A news report.
B.A health magazine.
C.A medical textbook.
D.A psychologist’s notebook.
解析：B 文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了患有恐音症者的特殊表现以及对于这种情况的解决方法，该话题与健康有关，应出自健康杂志。
【难句分析】
译文：所以，下次你看到有人因为一种让他们发疯的声音而勃然大怒，这可能是由于他们正在努力控制的困难状况，而不仅仅是因为他们讨厌某种声音。
D
（外刊原创·NPR网站）In today’s world， it can feel like our entire lives take place in front of a screen. Whether we’re texting friends or laughing at TikToks， our digital devices are always close.
This can help us feel more connected to friends or family. But it can also physically disconnect us from interacting with people face to face. Beyond our mental wellbeing， these devices can also impact the wellbeing of our planet.
Every device we plug in or charge up uses electricity. Much of that power comes from burning fuels that add greenhouse gases to the air. As a result， each of our devices leaves a trail of climate-warming gases， usually carbon dioxide， or CO2.
The CO2 emissions from any product or activity depend on how much energy goes into making， using or doing something. For example， flying a plane uses a lot more liquid fuel than driving a car. And riding a bike uses no gas or diesel.
“The same idea applies to our phones，” says Jessica McLean at Macquarie University. “Just like different types of transportation produce different amounts of pollution， so do different types of online activities，” she says. Video streaming leads to more CO2 emissions than other forms of screen use， McLean points out.
Luckily， there are small steps we all can take to lower the climate impacts of our digital lives. McLean says that one way to make greener use of our devices is to keep them as long as possible. We shouldn’t trade in a device for a newer version so frequently. Another tip： Turn off features like auto-play when streaming video. Auto-play algorithms can keep us scrolling longer than we intend to. Hand-picking what to watch next can be a more sustainable and mindful approach.
There’s no one solution to greening our digital lives. Every screen we use， every text we send， every video we scroll through — each has a price. By themselves， each is fairly small. But every small change we make to lower the carbon footprint of our screen use is a step toward slowing the rate of climate change.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。无所不在的电子产品给我们的生活带来了极大的便利，可是，它们也造成温室气体的排放并给环境带来负面的影响。
12.What do the first three paragraphs focus on？（ ）
A.The functions of digital devices.
B.The popularity of digital devices.
C.The negative effect of digital devices.
D.The great importance of digital devices.
解析：C 主旨大意题。根据第一至三段可知，作者先说明电子产品在我们生活中无处不在，然后说明每一种电子产品都要用电，而大部分电力来自燃烧燃料，这会向空气中排放温室气体。因此前三段关注的是电子产品的负面影响。
13.Why does the author mention different types of transportation in Paragraph 5？（ ）
A.To show we have a variety of choices online.
B.To show there are a variety of digital devices.
C.To prove different digital devices have different functions.
D.To prove different online activities lead to different effects.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据第五段可知，作者先指出不同类型的交通工具产生不同数量的温室气体，然后接着说明不同的网络行为也会造成不同程度的温室气体排放。
14.What does Jessica McLean suggest we do？（ ）
A.Play videos automatically.
B.Replace a phone regularly.
C.Choose programs by hand.
D.Send videos instead of emails.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二、三段可知，Jessica McLean建议我们要做的事包括：不要频繁换设备、关闭视频软件的自动播放功能、手动选择节目。另外，她指出视频要比邮件消耗更多能源。
15.Which of the following can best express the main idea of the last paragraph？（ ）
A.Hard work pays.
B.Every little counts.
C.Many hands make light work.
D.Time and tide wait for no man.
解析：B 段落大意题。根据最后一段可知，本段先指出我们的每一种网络行为都会制造温室气体排放，然后重点说明我们行为的每一个小小的改变都会对减少碳足迹和控制气候变化带来积极影响。Every little counts.表示“积少成多；点点滴滳的努力都很重要”。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
（2024·南京、盐城模拟）Once a year in a small mountain village， the Mande people gather to hear the folk stories of their traditions.The man playing an instrument called Sosso-Bala while singing is the storyteller.He holds all the folk knowledge of the Mande people.
Most of us don’t have a musical instrument that ties us together， but we have someone in our lives who’s the keeper of our folk knowledge.Often it’s a grandmother， who keeps all our stories of wisdom ready to tell upon request.16.（ ） What’s the best way to get a baby to sleep？ Where do I come from？ What’s my moral compass？ The stories provide an answer， and it’s useful to speak with someone who knows how things are done.
17.（ ） Researchers have documented folk knowledge in other species — whales returning to parts of the sea that they’d abandoned a generation before；monkeys that communicate hunting skills to their offspring （后代）.Folk knowledge is not only culture but also survival.18.（ ）
Traditionally， we share it in small units — families sharing around a dinner table.19.（ ） Look at any social media， and you’ll see folk knowledge at work and at play.It’s exploded as we’re trained to look for information online， rather than from within.In this case， the chances are that our questions can be answered with misinformation.
But we don’t gather once a year to check our “folk stories” as the Mande people do；nor do we center our folk traditions around a musical instrument.The Internet has no reality except its own and， left unchecked， its wisdom has no rhythm.20.（ ）
A.It’s just chaos.
B.This is why we do it.
C.Human wisdom has been passed down through generations.
D.The stories can be useful for dealing with all sorts of doubts.
E.Nowadays， folk knowledge has expanded to digital networks.
F.Now the Internet has made valuable folk wisdom at your fingertips.
G.Recently， we discovered that this very human practice isn’t limited to humans.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了保护民间知识的重要意义。随着时间的推移，在保护民间知识的过程中，现代的传播方式逐渐流行，但也随之产生了一些问题。
16.D 上文讲述老人拥有所有的智慧故事并应要求讲述它们，下文举例说明这些故事可以回答的问题有哪些。D项（这些智慧故事对解决各种疑问是有用的）承上启下。
17.G 下文列举了动物界的例子：鲸回到它们上一代遗弃的部分海域；猴子将捕猎技能传授给它们的后代。G项（最近，我们发现这一做法不仅仅局限于人类）统领全段。
18.B 本段主要讲述民间知识在自然界中的普遍性，它不仅仅是人类独有的，也不只是文化，更是一种切切实实存在于现实中的生存方式。这也是为什么我们要传承民间知识。B项符合语境。
19.E 上文讲我们传统上在晚餐桌上与家人分享这些民间知识，下文内容跟在社交媒体上获取民间知识有关，此空应引出网络在传播这种知识中的作用。E项（如今，民间知识已扩展到数字网络）符合语境。
20.A 上文讲互联网缺少现实，上面的民间知识未被核验且无节奏。A项（它就是一团乱麻）承接上文，也是说明通过互联网传播民间知识的弊端。
10 / 1050分阅读提分练（一）
（建议用时35分钟）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Influential Art
Sheila Metzner：From Life 31 October 2023－18 February 2024
This exhibition celebrates the artistic skill of the internationally respected American photographer Sheila Metzner.Her unique style integrates aspects of Pictorialism and Modernism to create an aesthetic， which not only stands out in the history of photography but also becomes very closely associated with the best of 1980’s fashion，beauty and decorative arts trends.
William Blake：Visionary 17 October 2023－14 January 2024
A remarkable printmaker， painter， and poet， William Blake （1757－1827） developed a very wildly unconventional world view.By combining his poetry and images on the page through unique drawing techniques， Blake created some of British art’s most striking and lasting imagery.This major international loan exhibition explores the artist-poet’s imaginative world through his most celebrated works.
Alfredo Boulton：Looking at Venezuela （1928－1978） Daily， through 7 January 2024
Alfredo Boulton was one of the most important intellectuals of the 20th century in Latin America and an influential photographer of the modern period.Through his large collection of works， Boulton generated a new cultural definition of Venezuela.This exhibition explores Boulton’s wonderful photography， his relationships with modern artists and his influence on the formalization of art history in his country.
Eugène Atget：Highlights from the Mary & Dan Solomon Collection 1 August－5 November 2023
Around the turn of the 20th century， photographer Eugène Atget broke new artistic ground.Walking at dawn with his heavy camera， he photographed the soul of Paris and its surrounding areas by focusing on its old alleyways， shop fronts， architectural details，staircases and street sellers.This focused exhibition features highlights from the artist’s work， which continues to influence quite a few photographers today.
1.What did Sheila Metzner and Alfredo Boulton have in common？（ ）
A.They shaped artistic expression.
B.They explored cultural diversity.
C.They photographed American life.
D.They focused on modern photography.
2.What is Eugène Atget’s photography mainly about？（ ）
A.French fashions.
B.Natural landscapes.
C.Architectural designs.
D.Urban street scenes.
3.Which exhibition is suitable for whoever studies words and images？（ ）
A.William Blake： Visionary.
B.Sheila Metzner： From Life.
C.Alfredo Boulton： Looking at Venezuela （1928－1978）.
D.Eugène Atget： Highlights from the Mary & Dan Solomon Collection.
B
（2024·东北三省四市联考）I was the only kid in college with a reason to go to the mailbox， because my mother never believed in email， or cell phones in general.I was literally waiting by the mailbox to get a letter with a warmest comfort from her.
So when I moved to New York and got depressed， I did the only thing I could think of.I wrote those same kinds of letters like my mother for strangers， and tucked them all over the city：in cafes， in libraries， and even in the subway.I blogged about those letters and promised if asked for a handwritten letter， I would write one.
Overnight， my inbox became this harbor of heartbreak — a single mother in Sacramento， a girl being bullied in Kansas， a 22-year-old immigrant， all asking me to write them and give them a reason to wait by the mailbox.And this is how I initiated the act The World Needs More Love Letters.
Today I run a global organization fueled by those trips to the mailbox.It is a miracle.But the thing about these letters is that most of them have been written by people brought up in a paperless world where some best conversations happen on a screen.We have learned to record our pain onto social media， and we speak swiftly on the Internet.
Therefore， I’ve been carrying this mail crate （大木箱） with me these days， which is a magical icebreaker.So I get to tell total strangers about a woman whose husband was traumatized （受精神创伤的） from war， and how she left love letters throughout the house saying， “Come back to me.” And a man， who had decided to take his life， slept safely with a stack of letters just beneath his pillow， handwritten by strangers who were there for him.
These stories convince me that letter-writing will never need to be about efficiency， because it is an art now.All of it is the signing and the scripting and the mailing.
4.Why did the author share her experience in college？（ ）
A.To show her care for her family.
B.To convey her love for writing letters.
C.To express her feelings towards letters.
D.To prove her consistency in writing letters.
5.What caused the author to launch the act？（ ）
A.She advocated the paperless lifestyle.
B.She intended to provide professional aid.
C.She tried to improve her communication skills.
D.She aimed to give emotional support with letters.
6.Why does the author call the mail crate “a magical icebreaker”？（ ）
A.It cures people of mental diseases.
B.It serves as a conversation starter.
C.It has magic power to melt ice.
D.It empowers people to be brave.
7.What is the best title for the passage？（ ）
A.Family Letters Are Priceless
B.Love for Writing Never Declines
C.World Needs More Love Letters
D.Handwritten Letters Improve Efficiency
C
（2024·湖北十一校联考）There are some sounds most of us acknowledge are annoying — the crunching of crisps， the noise of the air conditioning or a screaming baby.These noises， for many people， act as a mere inconvenience that can distract us from the task at hand.However， there are some among us who have a much more severe response to these noises.The question we ask today is： Has a noise ever made you feel so angry that you could explode with rage？ If the answer is yes， you may be suffering from misophonia.
The word “misophonia” literally means “a hatred of sound” and is sometimes called selective sound sensitivity syndrome.There are some experts who doubt the existence of the condition.However， for those who claim to suffer from it， the experience can be traumatic.Certain sounds cause intense emotional or psychological responses that may seem over the top compared with a non-sufferer’s complaints.
The sound of a loved one chewing their food could trigger a sufferer’s anxiety levels， or cause them to panic.It may even activate their fight-or-flight response， making them want to flee.In extreme cases， that feeling of panic may result in extreme anger and end up with sufferers going crazy.Also， these conditions can lead to social isolation and the sufferers may feel cut off， according to James Cartreine， a clinical psychiatrist.
Sadly， there’s no known cure.However， Tinnitus （耳鸣） Retraining Therapy， which helps people tolerate noises， may aid sufferers， while cognitive behavioural therapy and counselling could also help people manage the condition.Sufferers use coping strategies that include avoiding places with lots of noises， like restaurants， or moving away when they feel like hitting someone due to their breathing.
So， the next time you see someone fly into a rage because of a sound that is driving them crazy， it may be due to a difficult condition they are trying to manage， and not just because they hate a certain sound.
8.What can annoying sounds do to non-sufferers of misophonia？（ ）
A.They draw their attention away from what they’re doing.
B.They generate intense emotional responses among them.
C.They make them doubt the presence of misophonia.
D.They lead to some complaints and an explosion of anger.
9.What does the underlined word “traumatic” in Paragraph 2 mean？（ ）
A.Physically painful.
B.Emotionally disturbing.
C.Spiritually comforting.
D.Mentally satisfying.
10.What can we learn about misophonia sufferers from Paragraphs 3 and 4？（ ）
A.They can’t be able to manage misophonia.
B.They won’t be treated through medical treatments.
C.They may be angered by the feeling of being cut off.
D.They may panic over the sound caused by a loved one.
11.Where is the text most probably taken from？（ ）
A.A news report.
B.A health magazine.
C.A medical textbook.
D.A psychologist’s notebook.
D
（外刊原创·NPR网站）In today’s world， it can feel like our entire lives take place in front of a screen. Whether we’re texting friends or laughing at TikToks， our digital devices are always close.
This can help us feel more connected to friends or family. But it can also physically disconnect us from interacting with people face to face. Beyond our mental wellbeing， these devices can also impact the wellbeing of our planet.
Every device we plug in or charge up uses electricity. Much of that power comes from burning fuels that add greenhouse gases to the air. As a result， each of our devices leaves a trail of climate-warming gases， usually carbon dioxide， or CO2.
The CO2 emissions from any product or activity depend on how much energy goes into making， using or doing something. For example， flying a plane uses a lot more liquid fuel than driving a car. And riding a bike uses no gas or diesel.
“The same idea applies to our phones，” says Jessica McLean at Macquarie University. “Just like different types of transportation produce different amounts of pollution， so do different types of online activities，” she says. Video streaming leads to more CO2 emissions than other forms of screen use， McLean points out.
Luckily， there are small steps we all can take to lower the climate impacts of our digital lives. McLean says that one way to make greener use of our devices is to keep them as long as possible. We shouldn’t trade in a device for a newer version so frequently. Another tip： Turn off features like auto-play when streaming video. Auto-play algorithms can keep us scrolling longer than we intend to. Hand-picking what to watch next can be a more sustainable and mindful approach.
There’s no one solution to greening our digital lives. Every screen we use， every text we send， every video we scroll through — each has a price. By themselves， each is fairly small. But every small change we make to lower the carbon footprint of our screen use is a step toward slowing the rate of climate change.
12.What do the first three paragraphs focus on？（ ）
A.The functions of digital devices.
B.The popularity of digital devices.
C.The negative effect of digital devices.
D.The great importance of digital devices.
13.Why does the author mention different types of transportation in Paragraph 5？（ ）
A.To show we have a variety of choices online.
B.To show there are a variety of digital devices.
C.To prove different digital devices have different functions.
D.To prove different online activities lead to different effects.
14.What does Jessica McLean suggest we do？（ ）
A.Play videos automatically.
B.Replace a phone regularly.
C.Choose programs by hand.
D.Send videos instead of emails.
15.Which of the following can best express the main idea of the last paragraph？（ ）
A.Hard work pays.
B.Every little counts.
C.Many hands make light work.
D.Time and tide wait for no man.
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（2024·南京、盐城模拟）Once a year in a small mountain village， the Mande people gather to hear the folk stories of their traditions.The man playing an instrument called Sosso-Bala while singing is the storyteller.He holds all the folk knowledge of the Mande people.
Most of us don’t have a musical instrument that ties us together， but we have someone in our lives who’s the keeper of our folk knowledge.Often it’s a grandmother， who keeps all our stories of wisdom ready to tell upon request.16.（ ） What’s the best way to get a baby to sleep？ Where do I come from？ What’s my moral compass？ The stories provide an answer， and it’s useful to speak with someone who knows how things are done.
17.（ ） Researchers have documented folk knowledge in other species — whales returning to parts of the sea that they’d abandoned a generation before；monkeys that communicate hunting skills to their offspring （后代）.Folk knowledge is not only culture but also survival.18.（ ）
Traditionally， we share it in small units — families sharing around a dinner table.19.（ ） Look at any social media， and you’ll see folk knowledge at work and at play.It’s exploded as we’re trained to look for information online， rather than from within.In this case， the chances are that our questions can be answered with misinformation.
But we don’t gather once a year to check our “folk stories” as the Mande people do；nor do we center our folk traditions around a musical instrument.The Internet has no reality except its own and， left unchecked， its wisdom has no rhythm.20.（ ）
A.It’s just chaos.
B.This is why we do it.
C.Human wisdom has been passed down through generations.
D.The stories can be useful for dealing with all sorts of doubts.
E.Nowadays， folk knowledge has expanded to digital networks.
F.Now the Internet has made valuable folk wisdom at your fingertips.
G.Recently， we discovered that this very human practice isn’t limited to humans.
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