高考英语二轮复习阅读理解强化练习题（9）（含解析）

这是一份高考英语二轮复习阅读理解强化练习题（9）（含解析），共17页。
高考英语二轮复习阅读理解强化练习题（9）
1.    A new research shows human activity is changing the sound of the Earth’s oceans and seas. Scientists say the sound changes of our oceans, seas, and other waterways affect many marine (海洋的) animals – from very small shrimps to huge whales.
    Sound travels very far underwater, Francis Juanes, an ecologist at the University of Victoria in Canada, told the Associated Press. For fish, he explained, sound is probably a better way to sense their environment than light. Sounds help fish and other marine animals survive and communicate with each other. Sounds also help some ocean animals find food and avoid their hunters. 
    However, increased noise from humans is making it harder for these animals to hear each other. The noise is coming from shipping traffic, underwater exploration, and other noisy human activities. For many marine animals, their attempts to communicate are being masked (掩盖) by sounds that humans have produced. Experts explain that masking happens when one or more noises in the water block sound important to a marine animal’s living. The overall number of marine animals has gone down by about half since 1970. Some studies show the stress from human noise might also affect the immune system as well as reproductive health or behavior. “Imagine having to raise your kids in a place that’s noisy all the time,” said Joe Roman, a marine ecologist at the University of Vermont.
    When people think of problems facing the ocean, we often think of climate change, plastics, and overfishing. But noise pollution is another thing we need to be monitoring. “Sound pollution may be easier to deal with than other ocean problems,” Scientist Juanes says. “If we make something for the ocean, think about how to make it quieter.”
1.Why is sound underwater important for ocean animals?
A.It changes with light.
B.It’s difficult to sense.
C.It helps them survive and communicate.
D.It helps hunters to find where they are.
2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A.Human noise brings stress to marine animals.
B.Kids should experience noise to be healthy.
C.Underwater exploration must be stopped.
D.Marine animals have got used to sound changes.
3.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?
A.To introduce the benefits of sounds.
B.To show the effects of climate change.
C.To draw attention to sound pollution.
D.To share a method of studying oceans.
2.    With about 1,000-meter-high steep cliffs (陡峭的悬崖) around, there Xiazhuang, Chongqing had only one pathway out of the village, and it took villagers three days to walk to the main town. People there used to risk their lives going out of the mountain village. In the 40 years to 1997, 23 people had died from falling off the cliff while cutting firewood or travelling to the county seat, and 75 people had been injured or disabled while doing the same activities. Then, village head Mao Xianglin held a meeting in 1997 and suggested building a road snaking along the mountains, but almost no villager agreed because they had no money, no machines and no confidence to take on the tough project.
    Later that year, around 100 people volunteered to do the work after Mao’s efforts. Workers hung from ropes and used hammers, drills and even explosives to create the road. Falling rocks and other dangers led to the deaths of six villagers. When they slept in caves (洞穴) at night, they tied a rope around their bodies with the other end tied to the root of an old tree to make sure they did not fall off the cliff.
    “Mountains had isolated us from the outside for generations. We had to do something to ensure the next generation could go out of the mountains for a good life,” Mao said. When the 8-kilometer road was completed in 2004, it enabled many villagers to travel out and find work. Incomes increased as a result. Mao will retire in five years, planning to widen the current road and focus on ecotourism. “The spirit of the Xiazhuang people can’t be lost and has to be passed down from generation to generation,” he said.
1.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?
A.The history of the village. B.The development of the village.
C.The specific deaths in the building. D.The reason for building the road.
2.What do we know about the building of the road from Paragr
A.It was a tough task. B.It caused 100 deaths.
C.It was far from dangers. D.It made workers sleep soundly.
3.What does the underlined word “isolated” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Attracted. B.Separated. C.Contacted. D.Gathered.
4.Which of the following can best describe Mao’s personality?
A.Frightened. B.Determined. C.Distant. D.Curious.
3.Teenagers are risk-takers. Those things may not be understood by the adults around them. Are they driven by poor judgment or immature (不成熟的)brains?
In their book Wildhood, the bestselling authors Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and Kathryn Bowers, present findings from their five-year study on wild animal adolescence(青春期). The two performed a complete survey of age-related death in wild animals and found something truly surprising—young folks are born to take risks, and with good reasons.
Life on Earth for adolescent and young adult animals is just as dangerous. In the wild young animals crash, drown and starve more often than their adult animals. And they are more likely to be targeted and killed by predators (捕食者).Old enough to be away from home? But new to the ways of the world? This time of life is risky for human adolescents as well. Wildlife biologists describe these unprepared creatures as predator naives(幼稚).
Facing death danger while still maturing is a fact of life for adolescents across species. Adolescents must have predator awareness if they are to survive. Said another way: To become safe, you must take risks.
Adult bats typically flee predators such as barn owls. But adolescent bats have been seen doing the opposite —flying toward them. This behavior can also be seen in other wild animals. Biologists call it “predator inspection(检查)”. Predator inspection provides young animals important information about their deadly predators. Familiarity with predatory strategies helps adolescents survive and even avoid future attacks. Predator inspection is one of the ways to help predator naives to become experienced predators.
Studying wild animal adolescence offers a new understanding of why teenagers act the way they do. Parents should balance the urge to protect with the need to let their teenagers test their wings. The research suggests that adolescents need some exposure to the dangers they will someday face on their own —and without knowing that, parents’ over protection maybe the riskiest behavior of all.
1.What do we know about predator naives?
A.They die of hunger. B.They are inexperienced.
C.They are born to hate risks. D.They like living in the wild.
2.How can adolescents survive according to paragraph 4?
A.By keeping away from dangers.
B.By experiencing various dangers.
C.By approaching other companions .
D.By learning security experience from elders.
3.What benefit can adolescent animals get from predator inspection?
A.They don’t have to avoid dangers.
B.They don’t have to fight for food.
C.They can learn about their predators.
D.They can understand the value of life.
4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.Refusing parents’ protection benefits teenagers.
B.Parents should take risks with their teenagers.
C.Studying wild animal adolescence benefits human parenting.
D.Parents should avoid leaving their teenagers exposed to dangers.
4.As Covid-19 forces families across India to downsize or cancel their traditionally large-scale wedding, one couple has found a place unaffected by restrictions: the metaverse (元宇宙）.
Dinesh Sivakumar Padmavathi and Janaganandhini Ramaswamy from Tamil Nadu, where wedding gatherings are currently limited to 100 people, have invited 2,000 people to their virtual reception next month. And as self-professed "Potterheads," or fans of Harry Potter, the pair have chosen a Hogwarts-themed party that guests can attend via their phones, tablets or laptops. "Because of the pandemic, a physical, real kind of reception is not possible with the huge number of people attending," said Padmavathi, "So, we decided: let's make it in the metaverse.
Metaverse is a term used to describe virtual 3D environments in which users can gather and interact. The groom, a 24-year-old blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiast, worked with start-up platform TardiVerse to create a castle-like digital space inspired by Hogwarts.
The legal wedding ceremony will still take place physically in front of close friends and relatives in Ramaswamy's village in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. But afterwards, the couple will log on to join their reception, which is costing 150,000 Indian rupees to design, develop and host. The one-hour event will see the newlyweds virtually address their guests to express their appreciation, who will be able to explore the castle and customize their avatars' (头像）appearance and outfit.
As well as being able to invite guests who couldn't otherwise attend, the couple said the digital celebration has another unique advantage: they can involve Ramaswamy's late father in the proceedings.
"My father-in-law passed away last April," Padmavathi said. "So, I'm creating a 3D avatar that looks similar to him, and he will bless me and my fiancée. That's something we can only do in the metaverse." While Indian law requires witnesses to be present at marriage ceremonies, Padmavathi believes that his reception in the metaverse will be the first ever of its kind to be held in the country.1. How can the majority of the guests attend the wedding ceremony?A. By the social media. B. By joining in person.C. By their smart phones. D. By creating 3D avatars.2. What does the underline word "address" in paragraph 4 mean?A. Write a thank-you note to. B. Say something directly to.C. Tell the actual wedding place to. D. Solve any potential problems for.3. What is the unusual advantage of the couples' celebration through the metaverse?A. Their dead parent can attend it. B. It is convenient to contact friends.C. More guests are welcome to attend it. D.Fees will be saved by gathering online.4. Which of the following is a suitable title of the text?A. A Special Wedding Will Take Place in India.B. Couple Plan India's First Metaverse Marriage.C. The Newly-found Application of the Metaverse.D. A Unique Wedding Ceremony during Covid-19.
5.    Most of us use web browsers(浏览器)out of habit. However, there are a lot of similar apps for us to choose in the appstore. They serve the same purpose: visiting a website. So if the differences are minimal, why bother looking for something else?
    As a matter of fact, a new type of internet navigator(导航器), called a private browser, has emerged over the last three years. What stands out is that they minimize the data gathered about us by blocking the technologies used to track us, when most mainstream browsers, such as Chrome from Google, have been trying to develop a new way to target us with ads.
    Private browsers generally rely on something called private mode, which is a browsing session that does not record a history of the websites you have visited. Firefox Focus, DuckDuckGo and Brave are all similar private browsers, but with some important differences.
    Firefox Focus, available only for mobile devices like iPhones and Android smartphones, is the basic one. You input a web address and, when done browsing, hit the trash icon to erase the session. Quitting the app automatically purges the history.
    The DuckDuckGo browser, also available only for mobile devices, is more like a traditional browser. The company says it is more focused on privacy because its ads do not track people’s online behavior. When done browsing, you can hit the flame icon at the bottom to erase the session.
    Brave is also more like a traditional web browser. It includes a private mode that must be turned on if you don’t want people scrutinizing(仔细检查)your web history. Brave is so aggressive about blocking trackers that in the process, it almost always blocks ads entirely. The other private browsers block ads less frequently.
    For most people, not seeing ads is undoubtedly a benefit. Brendan Eich, the chief executive of Brave, said, “If everybody used Brave, it would wipe out the tracking-based ad economy”.
Count me in.
1.How does the author feel about private browsers?
A.Enthusiastic. B.Confused. C.Panicked. D.Disappointed.
2.What makes private browsers different from mainstream browsers?
A.Private browsers can recommend personalized ads.
B.Private browsers record a history of browsing websites.
C.Private browsers provide a protective screen for our data.
D.Private browsers are developing new ways to track the users.
3.What does the underlined word “purges” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Preserve. B.Remove. C.Perceive. D.Record.
4.What may be the purpose of this passage?
A.To call on the netizens to raise their awareness of privacy security.
B.To inform users about the three new private browsers.
C.To introduce the latest technologies in developing browsers.
D.To teach readers how to use private browsers.
6.    The Chinese fashion icon, qipao, was born a century ago in Shanghai. However, the dress made its way through history from the hands of old craftsmen and is deep-rooted in Chinese culture.
    “Qipao used to be so popular,” Leung Long-kong, 89, a well-known qipao craftsman, says, adding that the dress was an everyday outfit among women, from the less well-off to women at the highest levels of society. “Now, nobody is wearing them except on grand and happy occasions.”
    To carry on the tradition, fashion designer Mary Yu, 41, who has been attending classes teaching knot button-making techniques, is trying to renew the design of qipao by taking symbols from Chinese history and literature.
    “I feel I should look into Chinese culture and learn more about the past. People should have an in-depth understanding of their culture in order to move on,” Yu says. “Fashion design requires a profound knowledge of one’s culture before visualizing it.”
    “After a period of wearing foreign brands all the time, there will be a day when one looks back to traditional Chinese culture. It is about finding the stuff that exists in your genes and suits you best.”
    Yu set up her own qipao brand in 2016. Most of the clothes were made by tailors based in Shenzhen and Hangzhou, for their lower cost and more traditional work.
    In the constantly evolving fashion industry, qipao is catching up with the times. Zippers, digital print patterns and new materials such as lace and denim have been introduced to a new generation. More daring ideas like 3D printed qipao have also become a reality. Yu believed that with the help of these new technologies, qipao will find its way back to the daily life of Chinese people in the near future.
1.Which of the following best describes Mary Yu?
A.Conservative. B.Creative. C.Devoted. D.Determined.
2.Why does the author quote Leung Long-kong in Paragraph 2?
A.To introduce the development of qipao in China.
B.To call on Chinese women to wear qipao in everyday life.
C.To emphasize the importance of qipao in China nowadays.
D.To show that qipao is no longer as popular as it was.
3.What did Yu do to renew the design of qipao?
A.She borrowed some symbolic designs from foreign brands.
B.She devoted herself to using new technologies to make qipao.
C.She added some elements from Chinese culture to the design.
D.She learned the tailor techniques in Shenzhen and Hangzhou.
4.What can we infer from the passage about qipao?
A.Qipao enjoys a good reputation in the world.
B.Qipao is an iconic sign in the fashion industry.
C.Qipao is on its way back to the daily life of Chinese.
D.Qipao is seen as a symbol of wealth in modern China.
7.Shaping, drying, glazing and firing ... In less than 5 minutes, a mini vase only millimeters in size starts to take shape as viewers watch on. As the founder of a miniature ceramics (微型陶瓷）studio, Wang Wenhua never expected that his work would surprise viewers in China let alone those abroad, and that his short videos would earn over 45 million views and 4.2 million likes on Douyin, the Chinese version of Tik Tok.
Having worked in China's "Porcelain Capital" Jingdezhen in East China's Jiangxi Province for 14 years, Wang said he had once seen the world's biggest ceramic here but he had never seen the smallest, so he decided one day to try something different—making micro porcelain(瓷器).
Things were not easy in the beginning, and many people doubted him. "They called me crazy man and mocked me when I went to factories and asked them to help make miniature tools for me to create micro pottery, even my wife did not support me," Wang said.
However, Wang did not give up and after about half a year of experimentation, Wang finally made miniature tools on his own and was able to complete his first miniature porcelain —a vase.
According to Wang, the key to making a miniature ceramic work is concentration and a pair of steady hands. After numerous attempts, Wang found that the smallest he could get were works about 2 millimeters in size, otherwise he would need to use a microscope.
"It would probably miss my original intention if I made micro pottery using a microscope, so I have focused more attention on making the smaller pieces more beautiful and complex," said Wang.
The smallest vase that Wang has made is a bowl only 2 millimeters tall, 3 millimeters wide and I millimeter thick. Wang said he plans to apply to the Guinness World Records for the world's smallest pottery work.
1. What inspired Wang Wenhua to make micro porcelain?A. The high expectations of the viewers.B. The popularity of his videos on Douyin.C. His decision to make something different.D. The responsibility of the founder of the studio.2. Which words can best describe Wang Wenhua?A. Ambitious and wise. B. Brilliant and wealthy.C. Talented and stubborn. D. Determined and focused.3. What plays a significant role in producing a miniature ceramic work?A. Using a microscope in his work. B. Advanced tools made by himself.C. Carrying out numerous experiments. D. Attention on a thing and steady hands.4. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Life. B. Fashion. C. Education. D. Psychology.
8.Things to Do This Winter
Parasite-Stage play
The stage play is adapted from the Oscar-winning South Korean film directed by Bong Joon-ho. The original black comedy film that touches on the struggle between people of different social classes became a sensation after its release in 2019. The newly adapted stage play is going to interpret this hot IP again for audiences in China.Where: Shanghai Poly Theatre, Jiading district, Shanghai.When: January 14 to 16Price: 80 Yuan to 1, 344 YuanStand-up comedy open mic
This event is going to be exciting for stand-up comedy fans. Audiences are encouraged to take the mic if they want to share their wit on stage. The comedy session is going to be English only, so join the show if you want to take the chance to learn English while having a fun time.Where: Nuts Live House, B1-21, Jiaochangkou, Yuzhong district, Chongqing.When: December 29Price: Free entry
Marilyn Minter Exhibition-Art exhibition
The art exhibition in Beijing is going to be Marilyn Minter's debut exhibition in China. Minster is a contemporary artist based in New York. She creates photographs and paintings with an exceptional artistic sensitivity on the subjects such as feminism, and identity.Where: Bole Art Center, Shunyi district, BeijingWhen: December 4 to January 23Price: Free entry
Spirit of Life-musical
If there is one musician whose music can touch audiences across different generations regardless of their age differences, then Jonathan Lee is definitely is that one. The suave musician from the Island of Taiwan has created many unique prose-like music pieces that talk about love.Where: Chongqing Grand Theatre, Wenhua East Street, Jiangbei district, ChongqingWhen: December 18 to 28Price: 100 Yuan to 654 Yuan
1. What can you do in Shanghai Poly Theatre?A. Listen to the touching music.B. See a newly adapted stage play.C. Appreciate a contemporary exhibition.D. Watch an Oscar-winning South Korean film.2. What makes Stand-up comedy open mic stand out?A. It suits all comedy fans.B. Audiences can't enjoy it free of charge.C. Audiences are encouraged to make comments.D. It combines entertainment with acquiring knowledge.3. Which event will you choose if you are available on New Year's holidays?A. Parasite-Stage play. B. Stand-up comedy open mic.C. Marilyn Minter Exhibition- Art exhibition. D. Spirit of Life-musical
9.    Ever wondered how many Tyrannosaurus rex (霸王龙) ever walked around the Earth? The answer is 2.5 billion over the two million or so years in which the species existed, according to a calculation published today in Science. The figure has allowed researchers to estimate just how rare it is for animals to fossilize.
    Researchers led by Charles Marshall used a method employed by ecologists studying contemporary creatures to estimate the population of T. rex during the late Cretaceous period.
    The team used their estimates of the total range of T. rex across modern North America, combined with their estimates of the dinosaur’s weight, to calculate that, at one time, around 20,000 T. rex would have been alive on the planet. That translates to around 3,800 T. rex in an area the size of California, or just 2 T. rex moving around Washington DC. Calculating that T. rex survived for about 127,000 generations before disappearing, the researchers came up with a figure of 2.5 billion individuals over the species’ entire existence. Only 32 adult T. rex have been discovered as fossils, so the fossil record accounts for just 1 in about every 80 million T. rex. This means that the chances of being fossilized were small.
    These numbers suggest that fossils in general are rare, and that many species that were less widespread than T. rex were probably never preserved, says Marshall, who adds, “The fossil record is our only direct knowledge of these past histories of our planet.”
    Thomas Holtz, a researcher, says that “we always knew that the chance of any individual becoming a fossil was rare, but we lacked the calculation to figure out how rare”. He’d like to see comparable studies made on disappearing species with more abundant fossils, which might allow us to better understand historic ecosystems.
1.Which of the following was used to figure out the population of T. rex?
A.The approach to calculating kinds of wildlife.
B.The method used by researchers to study fossils.
C.The comparison of various studies on disappearing species.
D.The way adopted by ecologists to study modern creatures.
2.How does the author develop the third paragraph?
A.By making a comparison. B.By listing the figures.
C.By giving an explanation. D.By presenting examples.
3.What can we infer from paragraph 4?
A.T. rex owns quite a few fossils.
B.The fossils record all the past of our planet.
C.Fossils of some species may never be stored.
D.Many species lived together in their whole life.
4.Which of the following could be the best title for the text?
A.A new method to figure out the number of T. rex.
B.The fossil record to uncover the history of our planet.
C.Scientists employed fossils to understand past ecosystems.
D.The figure of T. rex helps calculate how rare their fossils are.
10.    I’m running some 3,550 kilometers. To be more precise, this jog is mostly around my neighborhood in Ottawa. It is the distance by air to Vancouver that my friend Louise and I are doing. If we make it, Louise and I will get on a plane to Vancouver and compete in one of the BMO Vancouver Marathon weekend races. We may not win medals, but for sure we’ll have cake for my seventy-fifth birthday at the finish line.
    The workout for big birthdays represents a big change for me. I used to hate birthdays, especially those milestone ones. No longer feeling young is horrible. As I approached my sixtieth birthday, Louise suggested setting targets to mark milestone birthdays. “That way you are looking forward to something, not dreading it,” she pointed out.
    By doing those expanding my world or demanding new skills, I feel myself growing, not shrinking. For my sixtieth, I got it into my head that I should do an Olympic distance triathlon (铁人三项赛), which turned out to be a real milestone. After over four hours on the course, I was last among the 95 competitors. But I was the oldest woman competing, so that made me first in my age category. Since then, I’ve looked on the special days as a call for trying something different. For my sixty-fifth birthday, I went to run a half marathon. And I finished seven activities that took me out of my “comfort zone” at seventy.
    I’m fortunate to have celebrated so many birthdays in good health and spirits, so whether I succeed in running to Vancouver or not, I’m grateful for the opportunity. One thing I’ve learned in taking up these challenges is that there are many possibilities for new adventures and achievements, even as we grow older. So do spend every day of every year with a definite end in view, which will release your energy and make you happy.
1.How does the author plan to observe her 75th birthday?
A.Going jogging in Ottawa.
B.Flying to Vancouver with a friend.
C.Joining in a marathon race.
D.Running 3,550 km around her neighborhood.
2.What attitude did the author use to hold toward birthdays?
A.Calm. B.Fearful. C.Positive. D.Casual.
3.Why did the author think the triathlon a milestone?
A.It made her feel much younger.
B.It changed her attitude to birthdays.
C.It proved she was in good condition.
D.It made her step outside her comfort zone.
4.What does the author suggest at last?
A.Living with a clear goal.
B.Appreciating new challenges.
C.Keeping energetic by being close to nature.
D.Celebrating birthdays by running marathons.




答案以及解析
1.答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.C
解析：1.细节理解题 . 根据文章第二段 "Sounds help fish and other marine animals communicate with each other. Sounds also help some ocean animals find food and avoid their hunters.( 声音帮助鱼类和其他海洋动物相互交流. 声音还可以帮助一些海洋动物寻找食物, 躲避捕猎者. ) " 可知, 声音帮助他们判断和联系. 故选C.
2.主旨大意题. 根据文章第三段"However, increased noise from hunans is making it harder for these animals to hear each other. ( 然而, 来自人类的噪音增加使得这些动物更难听到彼此. ) " 可知, 第三段主要讲述了人类的噪音给海洋动物带来了压力. 故选A .
3.推理判断题 . 根据文章最后一段 "But noise pollution is another thing we need pay attention to." Sound pollution may be easier to deal with than other ocean problems, " Scientist Juanes says, "If we make nothing for the ocean, think about how to make it quieter." ( 但是噪音污染是我们需要注意的另一件事. " 声音污染可能比其他海洋问题更容易处理, " 科学家Juanes 说, " 如果我们什么也不给海洋制造 , 想想如何让它更安静 . " ) " 可知, 作者写这篇文章的目的是为了以起人们对声音污染的注意. 故选C .
2.答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.B; 4.B
解析：1.主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“With about 1,000-meter-high steep cliffs (陡峭的悬崖) around, there Xiazhuang, Chongqing had only one pathway out of the village, and it took villagers three days to walk to the main town. People there used to risk their lives going out of the mountain village.(重庆下庄周围有大约1000米高的陡峭悬崖,只有一条路可以出村,村民们要花三天时间才能走到主镇。那里的人过去常常冒着生命危险走出这个山村)”及“Then, village head Mao Xianglin held a meeting in 1997 and suggested building a road snaking along the mountains(1997年,村长毛祥林召开会议,建议在山区修建一条蜿蜒的公路)”可知,第一段主要讲述了修建这条公路的原因。故选D。
2.推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Workers from ropes and used hammers, drills and even explosives to create the road. Falling rocks and other dangers led to the deaths of six villagers. When they slept in caves (洞穴) at night, they tied a rope around their bodies with the other end tied to the root of an old tree to make sure they did not fall off the cliff. (工人们用绳子、锤子、钻头甚至炸药筑路。坠落的岩石和其他危险导致6名村民死亡。当他们晚上在洞穴里睡觉时,他们把绳子绑在身体上,另一端绑在一棵老树的树根上,以确保他们不会从悬崖上掉下来)”可知,修筑这条路是一项艰巨的任务。故选A。
3.词句猜测题。根据最后一段中的“We had to do something to ensure the next generation could go out of the mountains for a good life (我们必须做些什么来确保下一代能够走出山区过上好日子)”可推知,划线词所在句Mountains had isolated us from the outside for generations.意为“几代人以来,高山使我们与外界隔绝。”由此推知,划线词isolated与separated(隔开,阻隔)意思接近。故选B。
4.推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Then, village head Mao Xianglin held a meeting in 1997 and suggested building a road snaking along the mountains, but almost no villager agreed because they had no money, no machines and no confidence to take on the tough project.(1997年,村长毛祥林召开会议,建议在山区修建一条蜿蜒的公路,但几乎没有村民同意,因为他们没有钱,没有机器,也没有信心承担这项艰巨的工程)”及第二段中的“Later that year, around 100 people volunteered to do the work after Mao’s efforts.(那年晚些时候,在毛祥林的努力下,大约有100人自愿参加了这项工作)”和最后一段中的“When the 8-kilometer road was completed in 2004, it enabled many villagers to travel out and find work. Incomes increased as a result. Mao will retire in five years, planning to widen the current road and focus on ecotourism.(当这条8公里长的公路在2004年竣工时,它使许多村民能够外出找工作。收入因此增加了。毛将在5年内退休,计划扩大当前的道路,关注生态旅游)”可知,在村长毛祥林的坚持下,历时7年,一条8公里长的公路最终被建成。由此推知,毛祥林是一个执着坚定的人。故选B。
3.答案：1.B; 2.B; 3.C; 4.C
解析： 1.推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Old enough to be away from home？But new to the ways of the world？This time of life is risky for human adolescents as well. Wildlife biologists describe these unprepared creatures as predator natives.（能离开家了吗？但对世界的方式陌生吗？这段时间对人类青少年来说也是有风险的。野生生物学家把这些毫无准备的生物描述为捕食者的幼稚。）”可推知，年幼的动物和青少年虽然年龄大到可以离开家庭，但对世界的生活方式却完全不了解，缺乏经验。故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据文章第四段"Adolescents must have predator awareness if they are to survive. Said another way. To become safe, you must take risks.（为了生存，青少年必须有捕食者的意识。另一种说法是：要想变得安全，就必须冒险。）"可知，为了安全，不同物种的年幼的群体都需要去经历各种危险。故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据文章第五段"Predator inspection provides young animals important information about their deadly predators.（捕食者检查为幼小动物提供了关于它们致命的捕食者的重要信息。）"可知，通过捕食者检查它们可以了解它们的捕食者。故选C。
4.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段"Studying wild animal adolescence offers a new understanding of why teenagers act the way they do. Parents should balance the urge to protect with the need to let their teenagers test their wigs.（对野生动物青春期的研究提供了对青少年行为方式的新理解。父母应该在保护孩子的冲动和让孩子测试翅膀的需要之间找到平衡。）"可推知，研究野生动物青春期有益于人类养育。故选C。
4.答案：1-4 CBAB
解析：1.细节理解题。 根据第二段中“the pair have chosen a Hogwarts-themed party that guests can attend via their phones, tablets or laptops.”（两人选择了霍格沃茨主题派对，客人可以通过手机，平板电脑或者笔记本电脑参加。）可知，参加婚礼仪式的客人们可以通过手机，平板电脑或者笔记本电脑参加。故选C。2.词句猜测题。 根据划线处下文“The one-hour event will see the newlyweds virtually address their guests to express their appreciation. who will be able to explore the castle and customize their avatars'(头像）appearance and outfit.”(在一小时的活动中， 新婚夫妇将在虚拟场景中向客人address，表达他们的感激之情，客人将能够探索城堡，并定制他们的化身的外表和装备。）可知，此处新婚夫妇表达对客人们的感激，可推知，划线词的含义为“向……说话”，与express同义，故选B。3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“As well as being able to invite guests who couldn't otherwise attend, the couple said the digital celebration has another unique advantage: they can involve Ramaswamy's late father in the proceedings.”(除了 能够邀请那些本来不能出席的客人，这对夫妇说，这种数码式庆祝还有另一个独特的优势：它们可以让拉马斯瓦米已故的父亲参与进来。）可知，这个网络婚礼仪式的独特的优势在于可以让已故的父亲参加。故选A。4.主旨大意题。 通读文章，文章第一段“As Covid-19 forces families across India to downsize or cancel their traditionally large-scale wedding.one couple has found a place unaffected by restrictions: the metaverse”(随着2019冠状病毒疾病迫使印度各地的家庭缩减规模或取消他们传统的大型婚礼，一对夫妇找到了一个不受限制的地方：元宇宙）提到了这对夫妇通过元宇宙举行了自己的婚礼，第四段讲述了这场婚礼的过程，倒数第二段提到了数码婚礼的优点，所以文章的标题可以为“印度的一对夫妇计划了第一个元宇宙婚礼”，选项B与文意相符，故选B。
5.答案：1.A; 2.C; 3.B; 4.B
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一-段“So if the differences are minimal, why bother looking for something else?" (所以,如果差异很小,为什么还要去寻找其他东西呢?)根据第二段"What stands out is that they minimize the data gathered about us by blocking the technologies used to track us, when most mainstream browsers, such as Chrome from Google, have been trying to develop a new way to target us with ads." (最突出的是,他们通过屏蔽追踪我们的技术,将收集到的关于我们的数据最小化,而大多数主流浏览器,比如谷歌的chrome浏览器,一直在尝试开发一种新的方式来通过广告锁定我们。)由此判断出,作者对私人浏览器的看法是热心的。故选A项。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段"What stands out is that they minimize the data gathered about us by blocking the technologies used to track us, when most mainstream browsers, such as Chrome from Google, have been trying to develop a new way to target us with ads." (最突出的是,他们通过屏蔽追踪我们的技术,将收集到的关于我们的数据最小化,而大多数主流浏览器,比如谷歌的chrome浏览器,一直在尝试开发-种新的方式来通过广告锁定我们,)由此可知,私有浏览器不同于主流浏览器在于私有浏览器为我们的数据提供了一个保护屏幕。故选C项。 
3.词句猜测题。根据换线句子上文"You input a web address and, when done browsing, hit the trash icon to erase the session." (你输入一个网址,浏览完之后,点击垃圾图标来删除会话)可知,退出应用程序会自动清除历史记录。所以换线词的意思是“清除。故选B项。 
4.推理判断题。根据第二段“As a matter of fact, a new type of internet navigator (导航器) , called a private browser, has emerged over the last three years." (事实上,在过去的三年中,- 种被称为“私人浏览器"的新型互联网导航器出现了)根据第三段“Firefox Focus, Duck DuckGo and Brave are all similar private browsers,. but with some important differences." (Firefox Focus. DuckDuckGo和Brave都是类似的私有浏览器,但也有一些重要的区别。 )由此判断出,短文的目的是告知用户这三种新的私人浏览器。故选B项。
6.答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.C; 4.C
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第三段“To carry on the tradition, fashion designer Mary Yu, 41, who has been atending classes teaching knot button-making techniques, is trying to renew the design of qipao by taking symbols from Chinese histry and lterature(为了延续这一传统,41岁的时装设计师Mary Yu- -直在课堂上教授旗袍扣子的制作技巧,她试图通过借鉴中国历史和文学中的符号来更新旗袍的设计)”可推知,Mary Yu有创造力。故选B。 
2.推理判断题。根据第二段““Qipao used to be so popular," Leung Long-kong. 89, a well-known qipao crafsman, says, adding that thedress was an everyday outfit among women, from the less well-off to women at the highest levels of society.“Now, nobody is wearingthem except on grand and happy occasions."("旗袍曾经很流行,"89岁的著名旗袍工匠Leung Long-kong说。他补充说,旗袍是女性的日常服装,从不太富裕的女性到社会最高阶层的女性。“现在, 除了盛大、喜庆的场合,没人再穿了。”)”"可推知, 作者在第二段引用Leung Long-kong的话是为了表明旗袍不再像以前那样流行了。故选D。 
3.细节理解题。根据第三段“To carry on the tradition, fashion designer Mary Yu, 41, who has been attending classes teaching knot button-making techniques, is trying to renew the design of qipao by taking symbols from Chinese history and literature.(为了延续这一- -传统,41岁的时装设计师Mary Yu-直在课堂上教授旗袍扣子的制作技巧,她试图通过借鉴中国历史和文学中的符号来更新旗袍的设计)”可知,关于旗袍设计的更新,俞在设计中加入了- -些中国文化元素。故选C。 
4.推理判断题。根据最后- -段"In the constantly evolving fashion industry. qipao is catching up with the times. Zippers, digital printpatterns and new materials such as lace and denim have been introduced to a new generation. More daring ideas like 3D printed qipaohave also become a reality. Yu believed that with the help of these new technologies, qipao will find its way back to the daily life ofChinese people in the near future. (在瞬息万变的时尚产业中,旗袍正在与时俱进。拉链、数码印花图案以及蕾丝、牛仔布等新材料都被引入了新时代。3D打印旗袍等更大胆的想法也成为了现实。俞相信,在这些新技术的帮助下,旗袍将在不久的将来回到中国人的日常生活中)”可推知,旗袍正在回归中国人的日常生活。故选C。
7.答案：1-4 CDDA
解析：1.细节理解题。 根据第二段"Having worked in China's“Porcelain Capital”Jingdezhen in East China's Jiangxi Province for 14 years, Wang said he had once seen the world's biggest ceramic here but he had never seen the smallest, so he decided one day to try something different—making micro porcelain.(在中国东部江西省的“瓷都”景德镇工作了14年之后，王说他曾经在这里看到过世界上最大的陶瓷，但从未见过最小的，所以有一天他决定尝试不同的东西——制作微瓷器）"可知，王文华做微瓷器是因为他决定做一些不同的东西。故选C。2.推理判断题。 根据第四段"However, Wang did not give up and after about half a year of experimentation, Wang finally made miniature tools on his own and was able to complete his first miniature porcelain—a vase.(然而， 王并没有放弃，经过大约半年的实验， 他终于自己制作了微型工具，并完成了他的第一个微型瓷器—花瓶) "以及第五段中" "It would probably miss my original intention if I made micro pottery using a microscope, so I have focused more attention on making the smaller pieces more beautiful and complex," said Wang.（"如果我用显微镜制作微陶器，可能会错过我的初衷，所以我把更多的注意力放在让小陶器更漂亮、更复杂上，"王说）"可推知，王文华有决心和专注。故选D。3.细节理解题。 根据第五段中"According to Wang, the key to making a miniature ceramic work is concentration and a pair of steady hands,（据王说，制作微型陶瓷作品的关键是专注和一双稳定的手）"可知，在制作微型陶瓷作品的过程中，专注一件事情和手稳起着重要的作用。故选D。4.推理判断题。 根据第一段中"As the founder of a miniature ceramics studio, Wang Wenhua never expected that his work would surprise viewers in China let alone those abroad, and that his short videos would earn over 45 million views and 4.2 million likes on Douyin, the Chinese version of Tik Tok.(作为一家微型陶瓷工作室的创始人，王文华从未想到自己的作品会让国内观众感到惊讶，更不用说国外了。他的短视频在中国版抖音上获得了4500万点击量和420万点赞）"结合文章主要介绍了微型陶瓷工作室的创始人王文华开始制作微瓷器的原因以及经过。可推知，这篇文章可能出现在报纸的“生活”版面。故选A。
8.答案：1-3 BDC
解析：1.细节理解题。 根据Parasite-Stage play部分中“The stage play is adapted from the Oscar-winning South Korean film directed by Bong Joon-ho.（舞台剧改编自奉俊吴导演的奥斯卡获奖韩国电影）”可知，你能在上海保利剧院看一部新改编的舞台剧。故选B。2.细节理解题。 根据Stand-up comedy open mic部分中“The comedy session is going to be English only.so join the show if you want to take the chance to learn English while having a fun time.（喜剧部分只会讲英语，如果你想在快乐的时光中学习英语，就来参加吧）”可知，让单口喜剧脱颖而出的是它把娱乐和获取知识结合在一起。故选D。3.细节理解题。 根据Marilyn Minter Exhibition-Art exhibition部分中“When: December 4 to January 23(时间：12月4日至1月23日)”可知，如果你在新年假期有空，你可以选择Marilyn Minter Exhibition-Art exhibition。故选C。
9.答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.C; 4.D
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段"Researchers led by Charles Marshall used a method employed by ecologists studying contemporary creatures to estimate the population of T. rex during the late Cretaceous period."可知, 研究者们借用生态学家研究现代生物的方法来估计霸王龙的数量。故选D。
2.写作手法题。根据第三段中的"20000"、"3800"、"127000"和"2.5 billion"可知, 作者通过列举数字的方法来介绍本段的内容。故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据第四段中的"that many species that were less widespread than T. rex were probably never preserved"可知, 比霸王龙分布范围小的物种可能从来没有生成化石而被保存下来。故选C。
4.标题概括题。通读全文尤其是第一段最后一句"The figure has allowed researchers to estimate(估计) just how rare it is for animals to fossilize(石化)."和最后一段第一句中的"it would be good 'to see someone ground-truth these kinds of estimates against living species to get a better sense of accuracy' "可知, 文章主要介绍了科学家们通过推算霸王龙的数量证实了其化石非常罕见。因此A项为木文的最佳标题。故选D。
10.答案：1.C; 2.B; 3.B; 4.A
解析：1.考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第一段的" If we make it, Louise and 1 will get on a plane to Vancouver and compete in one of the BMO Vancouver Marathon weekend "but for sure we'll have cake for my seventy-ffth bithday at the finish line"可知,作者正在进行横穿加拿大距离的长跑活动,如果完成的话,她将和朋友--起去温哥华参加一项马拉松比赛以庆祝自己75岁的生日,故选C。
2.考查理解词汇的能力。从画线词所在的语境看,该词的含义应与前面的" looking forward to" 相反,再结合上文的" 1 used to hate birthdays,especially those milestone ones. No longer feeling young is horrible"可知,此处表示"盼望某件事(生日的来临),而不是害怕它”,由此可推断画线词含义与B项接近。dread" 畏惧,惧怕,担心”
3.考查推理判断的能力.根据第三段的"I got it into my head that I should do an Olympic distance triathlon( 铁人三项赛), which turned to be a real milestone"" Since then, I've looked on the special days as a call for trying something different"可知,作者在60岁生日的时候参加了一项奥运铁人三项赛,这最终成为一个真正的里程碑,因为在比赛之后作者受到启发,开始把生日看作尝试做不同事情的召唤,由此推断选B,作者在这次比赛之后改变了对生日的态度。
4.考查理解具体信息的能力。根据最后一段的" So do spend every day of every year with a definite end in view, which will release your energy and make you happy"可知,作者建议要带着明确的目标度过每一天,这会释放你的能量,让你开心,故选A。