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213762. （2023•西安三中•高二下期中） A letter written by Charles Darwin in 1875 has been returned to the Smithsonian Institution Archives （档案馆） by the FBI after being stolen twice．
   "We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing， " says Effie Kipsies，head of the Archives．" It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern （实习生），from what the FBI is telling us．Word got out that it was missing when someone asked to sec the letter for research purposes，" and the intern put I he letter back．" The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it"．
   Decades passed Finally，the FBI received a clue that the stolen letter was located very close to Washington，D．C，Their art trine team got back the letter but were unable to accuse the suspect because the time of limitations had ended．The FRI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the lealer was both genuine and exactly belonged to Smithsonian．
   The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist，Dr．Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden，fur sending him copies of his research into the geology of the area that would become Yellowstone National Park．
   The letter is in fairly good condition，in spite of being out of the care of trained museums staff for so long．"It was luckily in good shape"，says Kapsalis， "and we just have to do somite mint things in order to be able to unfold it．It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly．But nothing that will prevent us from Housing it．One of our goals is to get intents of high research value or interest to the public online"．
   It would be deistical to steal things like the letter． "Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 19708， "says Kapsalis， "and we keep our high value objects in a safe that I can't even reach"．

（1）What happened to Darwin's letter in the 1970s？
A．It was got back by the FBI．
B．It was stolen more than once．
C．It was bought by the archives．
D．It was put in the archives for research purpose．
（2）What did the FBI do after getting back the letter？
A．They proved its real identity．
B．They help it in a safe．
C．They helped repair the letter．
D．They accused the suspect but failed．
（3）What will the Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis？
A．Display it in the Archives．
B．Turn it into an item or merest．
C．Carry out a mayor repair．
D．Make it available on line．
（4）What can we learn from the passage？
A．People grow more interested in art objects．
B．Strict safety measures are taken in Archives．
C．The value of museum objects has been increased．
D．The letter helped Ferdinand do research into geology．

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（1）B．细节理解题．根据文章第一段 being stolen twice被偷了两次，可以得知Darwin的信件被偷了一次以上．故选B．
（2）A．推理判断题．根据第三段第二句"Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time of limitations had ended．"他们的艺术品犯罪小组找到了这封信，但由于时效已过，无法提出指控．可知，由于超过了时间限制，因此不能够起诉犯罪团伙了．故选A．
（3）D．细节理解题．根据文章倒数第二段One of our goals is to get intents of high research value or interest to the public online"．我们的目标之一是在网上获得具有高研究价值或兴趣的意向"．可知，这些照片可以在网上看见．故选D．
（4）B．推理判断题．根据文章最后一段 "and we keep our high value objects in a safe that I can't even reach"．"我们把价值很高的物品放在我甚至够不着的保险箱里"．可知档案馆采取了安全措施．故选B．

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204241. （2023•长安区一中•高二上期末） As Valentine's Day approaches，many people with dogs will not care one bit whether they get a card.A survey by the Kennel Club has found almost one in five said they were so attached to their pet because 'dogs don't let you down' in the same way that other people might.
   Hollywood legend Glenn Close took her Havanese dog Pip to the Oscars last year，describing her pet as 'the best date a girl can have'.Comedian Miranda Hart and racing driver Lewis Hamilton have gone on holiday with their dogs，and actor Ryan Gosling has taken his cross-breed George，who he describes as 'the great love of my life'，to chat shows for moral support.
   This could be due to the numerous benefits that come with dog ownership—from the psychological to the physical.Dogs help their owners unwind，whether that's with a daily walk in fresh air，or with a cuddle（依偎） on a sofa.They can also be great listeners，help their owners release stress，and can play a part in improving their health and fitness.
   Nevertheless，for those dog owners who are still looking for love，the research suggests their pet might help.More than a fifth of those questioned said they had been asked out on a date with their dog appearing best for attracting a potential partner.Among those responding to the survey，21 percent said they were more likely to date someone who also had a dog.
   Mr.Lambert said，"This is quite unsurprising when you consider that dogs are a great ice-breaker，when strangers may otherwise not look twice at each other，and that we tend to have more associations about people who love dogs."
   People who owned a pet dog were also very likely to say their pet may have helped them out romantically.

（1）What is paragraph 2 mainly about？
A．Summarizing the previous paragraph.
B．Providing some advice for the pet owners.
C．Introducing some celebrities to the readers.
D．Giving some examples to support the view above.
（2）What does the underlined word "unwind" in paragraph 3 probably mean？
A．Focus.
B．Relax.
C．Recover.
D．Participate.
（3）Why is dating out with a pet dog more appealing？
A．It comforts the strangers.
B．It is the best friend of mankind.
C．It is a bridge between the parties.
D．It makes the conversation romantic.
（4）What is the author's attitude to the company of a pet dog？
A．Doubtful.
B．Positive.
C．Reserved.
D．Disapproving.

共享时间:2023-02-08 难度:2 相似度:2

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205254. （2021•阎良区•高一下期末） Louise Gluck has been no stranger to awards over her long and storied career，since her first publication in 1968.In 1993，she won the Pulitzer Prize for her collection of poems，The Wild Iris.And on Oct 8，she became the 16th woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature with the Nobel prizes first awarded in 1901.
   Gluck was honored for her unmistakable poetic voice that，with simple beauty，makes individual existence universal.Often said to be an autobiographical poet，drawing from the inner parts of her life， "Gluck is not to be regarded as a confessional（忏悔）poet.She seeks the universal，" Nobel Committee Chair Anders Olsson said in a statement.
   Gluck，77，the author of 12 poetry collections，has been able to turn her life experiences into universal themes covering life，loss and isolation （孤独）.Because of this，readers have often found her poetry to be "dark".However，there is much more than darkness in her voice，as noted by Olsson. "It is direct and ...also a voice full of humor，" she said.
   For example，in her poem Snowdrops，she uses the coming of spring after winter to show rebirth of life after death.She leads readers down a depressing path only to reconnect with the light at the near end.At the conclusion of the poem，readers are left to feel the "cool wind of the new world" as they watch a new spring.This is often the case in Gluck's poetry，being able to feel joy even after not having done so for a long time.
   Although she's already a well-known writer，experienced in exploring pain and healing（愈合），Gluck did feel honored to be given the famed Nobel award.However，when asked what the prize means to her，the lyric poet responded by saying， "It's too new...I don't know really what it means." Her only hope is that she can preserve her daily life.

（1）What do we know about Louise Gluck？
A．She had her first collection published in 1993.
B．Her poems are based on life experiences.
C．The Wild Iris won her the Nobel Prize.
D．She is a successful confessional poet.
（2）What does Olsson think of Gluck's poems？
A．They are too dark for readers.
B．They focus on individual existence.
C．They are frank and humorous in style.
D．They are mainly about human personality.
（3）Why does the author mention Snowdrops in Paragraph 4？
A．To show the features of Gluck's poetry.
B．To introduce the main plots of this poem.
C．To describe Gluck's creativity in choosing themes.
D．To explain Gluck's purpose in writing Snowdrops.
（4）How does Gluck feel about winning the Nobel Prize？
A．She is not qualified for the prize.
B．She can't believe she got the prize.
C．It makes a difference as expected.
D．It may disturb her daily life.

共享时间:2021-07-05 难度:2 相似度:2

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219552. （2020•西安一中•高一上二月） People in the United States honor their parents with two special days：Mother's Day，on the second Sunday in May，and Father's Day，on the third Sunday in June.These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents.They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens.They give love and care.These two days offer a chance to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers.More mothers now work outside the home.More fathers must help with child-care.
   These two special days are celebrated in many different ways.On Mother's Day people wear carnations.A red one stands for a living mother.A white one shows that the mother is dead.Many people attend religious services（宗教仪式） to honor parents.It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit their graves.On these days，families get together at home and in restaurants.They often have outdoor BBQs for Father's Day.These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
   Another tradition is to give cards and gifts.Children make them in school.Many people make their own presents.These are valued more than the ones bought in stores.It is not the value of the gift that is important，but it is "the thought that counts".Greeting card stores，florists，candy makers，bakeries，telephones companies and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.

（1）Which is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents？
A．Their parents bring them up.
B．Their parents give love and care to them.
C．Their parents educate them to be good persons.
D．Their parents pass away before they grow up.
（2）What do you know from the passage？
A．Mother's Day and Father's Day are both in May.
B．Fewer women worked outside the home in the past.
C．Not all the children respect their parents.
D．Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.
（3）What do you think "florists" do？
A．They sell flowers.
B．They made bread or pastry.
C．They offer enough room for having family parties.
D．They sell special clothes for Mother's Day and Father's Day.

共享时间:2020-12-21 难度:2 相似度:2

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219516. （2020•西安中学•高三上四月） A Fluent Advantage When schools go through budget cuts，foreign language classes are often placed on the cutting block.School administrators often do not understand how important foreign language study is for their students' success in the real world.Far from cutting language classes，schoolould be demanding them for all students.Studying a foreign language should be required in middle schools.
   Language study strengthens students' minds.Many studies have indicated that multilingual people-people who speak more than one language-are better at certain tasks.Specifically，multilingual people have better executive function than people who speak only one language.Executive function is the way the brain manages all the information it's given，such as performing different tasks and deciding what to focus on.In brain scans，multilingual people show increased activity in the areas of the brain that control executive function.Researchers have guessed that this advantage exists because multilingual people must constantly decide which words from which language to use.As a result，multilingual people get lots of practice with executive function.Their brains can then apply those skills to other tasks，like paying attention or multitasking.This effect is especially strong for people who grow up speaking more than one language.The earlier students start language classes，the more benefits they may get from language study.
   Moreover，language study helps prepare students for their future careers.Today，language skills are in high demand on the job market and more and more businesses work in many countries across the world.As businesses become global，they need people who can communicate easily across national borders.To prepare for their careers，more studentould be learning foreign languages.From 2010 to 2015，the demand in the United States for workers who speak a second language doubled.This trend included workers of all skill levels and backgrounds.
   Of course，in order to make better use of the advantages of foreign language study，middle school foreign language classeould not just make students memorize new words and sounds.
   They must also teach students about new cultures.Foreign language classeould be required to include lessons about history，literature，customs，and government along with the languages themselves.These subjects will help students become better global citizens and support their studies in other subjects.
   Requiring middle schoolers to study a foreign language offers them opportunities to sharpen their brains.It also gives them tools that will help them become productive members of today's global society.

（1）How does the author feel about foreign language study in middle schools？
A．More foreign language classeould be offered in middle schools.
B．Studying a foreign language should be a middle school requirement.
C．Foreign language classeould be cut because of the limited funds.
D．Taking a foreign language class in middle schoolould be a choice.
（2）The author believes        .
A．people's executive function improves after foreign language classes
B．people learn languages better as young people than when they are older
C．being able to work in another country doubles people's job opportunities
D．people who speak more than one language have better executive function
（3）What's the authors purpose of writing Paragraph 4？
A．To sum up his argument.
B．To put forward a solution.
C．To emphasize his point of view.
D．To introduce an additional suggestion.
（4）Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage？
I：Introduction P：Point Sp：Sub-point（次要点） C：Conclusion
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共享时间:2020-02-19 难度:2 相似度:2

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219496. （2022•建大附中•高一下二月） A large number of women in Western European countries wish that they were born men.The number is said as high as 60% in West Germ any.
   "Women often wish.that they had the same chance as men have，and believe it is still men's world，" said Dr James Holden，one of the scientists who did the study.
   Anne Harper has a very good job for an international oil company.She also believes in "Women's Liberation（解放）".
   "I don't wish that I were a man，" she says， "and I don't think many women do.But I do wish that people would stop looking down upon us women.At work，for example，we often do the work that men do but .get paid less.There are still a lot of jobs that are usually the best ones and open only to men.If you're a man，you have a much better chance of leading an exciting life.How many women pilots are there...or engineers or scientists？"

（1）What can we learn from the first paragraph？
A．60% Western European women wish that they were born men.
B．Most women in Western European countries wish that their babies were all boys.
C．60% women in West Germany wish that they were born men.
D．60% Western European women who wish that they were born men are from West Germany.
（2）"It is still men's world." means"        ."
A．There're more men than women in the world
B．There're more men scientists or engineers than women scientists or engineers in the world
C．Women cannot live without men
D．Women have not been given the same chance as men
（3）Anne Harper doesn't wish that she were a man because she        .
A．has got a very good job
B．believes in "Women's Liberation"
C．does the work that a man can't do
D．isn't looked down upon by anyone
（4）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage？
A．Usually the best jobs are not open to women.
B．Women are less paid than men for the same job.
C．There're more men pilots，engineers and scientists than women ones.
D．Women are looked down upon because they're the second-class citizens.

共享时间:2022-06-22 难度:2 相似度:2

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219384. （2021•鄠邑二中•高三上二月） You may not know a lot of people when you start high school.Even if you know some freshmen（新生），you still feel nervous that you don't know any upperclassmen or teachers.How are you going to make friends among this sea of unknown faces？
   Most high schools hold a freshman orientation before school actually starts，which is helpful not only because you can know your way around the building and get to meet some of your teachers，but also because you get to meet fellow freshmen.That way，when you show up on your first day of school，you may already recognise a few familiar faces.When you talk to your new classmates，you'll probably find that a lot of them are feeling just like you are.They're all new to the school and don't know what to expect.Talking about a common concern with them can help you develop friendships.
   The work in high school is something that freshmen are probably worried about.The work in high school builds on what you learnt in middle school，giving you a more advanced knowledge of many subjects.So you may find you have more work to do or that it's a bit more challenging.If you ever find your work too difficult，teachers can give you extra help.
   High school also has more extracurricular activities than middle school does such as clubs，music and theatre groups and sports teams.This is a good time to explore your interests and try new things.
   High school gives you the chance to learn how to manage your time，to develop your social skills and interests，and more importantly to be more independent and responsible.

（1）What does the underlined word "orientation" mean in Paragraph 2？
A．Training.
B．Game.
C．Discussion.
D．Examination.
（2）What are freshmen probably worried about？
A．The learning task.
B．The ability to make friends.
C．The relationship with teachers.
D．The freshman orientation.
（3）Extracurricular activities mainly help students         .
A．build up healthy bodies
B．develop friendships
C．develop their interests
D．improve their learning ability
（4）Who is this passage written for？
A．Freshmen at high school.
B．Freshmen's parents.
C．Middle school students.
D．Upperclassmen in high school.

共享时间:2021-12-30 难度:2 相似度:2

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205294. （2021•阎良区•高二下期末） 15-year-old Max produced the Vybpro，a wearable wristband（腕带）which warns users whenever they are about to touch their faces.The gesture has been recognized as one of the key ways that COVID-19 can be spread，making it a potentially life-saving invention.
   He first hit on the excellent idea two years ago for the purpose of reducing the spread of the cold and flu.After both of Max's parents were infected with COVID-19 four months ago，however，he put in all his effort to develop a working prototype （模型）.
   Worn on both wrists，the intelligent device is expected to sell for ￡ 89.It uses position-sending technology algorithms （算法）to tell between predicted face touching and other hand motions.Then the device warns users of hand gestures that are dangerously near the face.
   "We came up with the concept a few years ago when my family was repeatedly catching cold and flu viruses from traveling in and out of London and I could see how easy it was to pick up germs especially from using public transport，" said Max. "It was only when the World Health Organization（ WHO） began suggesting people avoid touching their eyes，noses and faces to stop the spread of viruses from contaminated surfaces did I realize that it could play a part in slowing the spread of COVID-19. "
   Max，who is from Bristol，launched a ￡ 60，000 crowdfunding campaign （众筹活动）on Kickstarter earlier this week to further his project and turn the prototype into a public reality.The main task of this project is not to make money，but to get it onto the wrists of those it can help keep safe.Any profits made from early sales through the crowdfunding site will be reinvested into providing free devices for organizations that help people such as National Health Service（NHS） staff and nursing homes.

（1）Why did Max develop the Vybpro？
A．To prevent the spread of the cold and flu.
B．To protect people against COVID-19.
C．To test position-sending technology.
D．To monitor people's health.
（2）What does the underlined word "contaminated" in Paragraph 4 probably mean？
A．Polluted.
B．Clean.
C．Smooth.
D．Rough.
（3）What did Max start the crowdfunding campaign for？
A．Raising money for nursing homes.
B．Providing free devices for NHS.
C．Helping to advance his project.
D．Making a better type of Vybpro.
（4）What can we learn from Max's story？
A．Hard work pays off.
B．Technology changes our lives.
C．Ups and downs make one strong.
D．Little people can make a big difference.

共享时间:2021-07-07 难度:2 相似度:2

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217935. （2023•师大附中•高一上二月） There is a well-known saying that was originally popularized by a 1980s cartoon series called G.I.Joe：A Real American Hero.That saying is "Knowing is half the battle." At the end of every G.I.Joe episode，there would be a public service announcement，which gave safety tips and other important life lessons to kids.After that，a child would say "Now I know! " And an adult would end with， "And knowing is half the battle."
   If knowing is half the battle，then the other half must be doing. "Recent work in cognitive（认知的）science has demonstrated that knowing is a shockingly tiny part of the battle for most real-world decisions，" cognitive psychologists Laurie Santos and Tamar Gendler wrote to Edge.org.In other words，knowing something is likely not enough to overcome our brain's "built-in" reactions.It just simply isn't enough to result in behavioral change.Even if knowing isn't exactly half the battle，it is still important to "know".If you know about something，then it makes you more aware of it.This，in turn，is the first step to making a change.
   If you find yourself struggling to make some sort of change in your life，there are some steps you can take to help you turn your "knowing" into "doing".First，whether you want to improve your study habits，eat more healthily，or get more sleep，you should write your goals down.When you write down your goals，you document them on paper，which makes them clearer and easier to follow.Next，break down your goals so that they are easier to manage.Making bite-sized steps to achieve your goals will help motivate you to keep moving forward and complete more of these mini goals.Finally，find someone you can share your progress with.Having a friend，family member，or even an online app can help to keep you in check to make sure you get all of the support you need.
   It seems that "knowing is half the battle" is no more.So，put your energy into doing.There is no better time than the present，of course!

（1）What makes "Knowing is half the battle" popular？
A．Important life lessons.
B．G.I.Joe：A real American hero.
C．A public service announcement.
D．Recent work in cognitive science.
（2）What can we know from the saying "Knowing is half the battle."？
A．Knowing something is worthless.
B．Knowing is just the first step to making a change.
C．Knowing is the battle for most real-world decisions.
D．Knowing contributes to overcoming our brain's reaction.
（3）What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？
A．Some measures taken to follow your goals.
B．Some measures taken to share your progress.
C．Some measures taken to make knowing a reality.
D．Some measures taken to motivate you to move forward.
（4）What can we conclude from this passage？
A．Put knowing into action.
B．Well begun half done.
C．Words agree with action.
D．Action speaks louder than words.

共享时间:2023-12-24 难度:2 相似度:2

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205226. （2021•长安区一中•高二上期末） Teenagers from low-income families in particular are more likely than their middle-class peers（同龄人）to do less well in schoolwork and to dropout of school.Studies have shown，however，that a positive attitude towards schoolwork and the support and encouragement from their parents can help at-risk youngsters to overcome the economic barriers and lack of resources they face.Most of the evidence about the effects of parental involvement（参与） comes from research on mothers.Little is known，however，about how teenagers experience their fathers' warmth and the beliefs and behavior that are most affected by it.
   This new study is part of a large one focusing on low-income families conducted in four middle schools in the southwestern United States.Researchers asked 183 sixth-graders about how optimistic and motivated they were about their schoolwork，and how they experienced their fathers' warmth.The students' maths and language arts grades were also gained.The research team took into account the influence that mothers have on their children's well-being in their analyses.
   Their findingow how fathers can support their teenagers in ways that result in greater optimism and higher achievement at school."Low-income fathers affect their teenagers' beliefs about themselves and their future，and these beliefs influence their achievement by increasing their determination to complete school tasks，" says Dr.Marie-Anne.
   These positive effects extend to both sons and daughters，although in different ways.Experiencing their fathers' warmth first influences daughters' sense of optimism，and then spills over into their feeling more determined and certain about their academic abilities.This in turn leads to better maths grades.There is a more direct link between their fathers' love and boys' belief in their ability to succeed in academy.

（1）What is more likely to happen to teenagers from low-income families？
A．They will be more determined to struggle.
B．They will have fewer happy things to share.
C．They will fail in their studies and quit school.
D．They will receive less love from their parents.
（2）How is the new research different from the previous ones？
A．It only researches families in the north of America.
B．It only studies low-education families in the world.
C．It combines questionnaire data and students' grades.
D．It mainly focuses on the effects of fathers' involvement.
（3）What can we know about fathers' warmth？
A．It is less effective than that of mothers.
B．It affects girls and boys in different ways.
C．It mainly applies to girls rather than boys.
D．It has a more direct effect on girls than on boys.
（4）Which of the following best explains "spills over" underlined in the last paragraph？
A．Spreads.
B．Changes.
C．Bursts.
D．Checks.

共享时间:2021-02-07 难度:2 相似度:2

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219570. （2020•西安一中•高一上一月） British men are couch potatoes.They spend nearly half their free-time watching TV.They watch more TV than women，do less homework，less charity work（慈善工作）and less childcare---but spend more time shopping，a poll（民意测验）suggests.Analysts（分析家）from Eurostat，the EU's statistical office，interviewed working men and women in 10 countries.
   Britain，where men devoted 49% of their free-time to the box，came a narrow second to the Hungarians with 51%.German and Norwegian men watched the least TV---just over one third of their spare time.
   The analysts took the average of the figures for the whole year including holidays and weekends.They broke down the "average day" into five categories（类）---free time，sleep，meals and personal care，travel，domestic chores（家务事）and work or study.It shows that British men have four hours and 41 minutes free time each day----20 minutes more than women.But women spend nearly double the amount of time on domestic chores than men.Almost three-and-a-half hours of a woman's day is taken up with domestic work，compared to less than two hours for men.
   Food preparation makes up the bulk（量）of the chores，with cleaning and shopping the next time-consuming.They further broke down the free-time and domestic categories to show that men spend 137 minutes each day in front of the TV，compared to women's 114 minutes.
   Women spend slightly more time socializing，resting and reading than men，but slightly less time on hobbies，sport and exercise.Universally unpopular with both sexes is culture（文化）---accounting for just 2%of both men and women's leisure（休闲） time.

（1）According to the passage，couch potatoes refer to        .
A．a kind of potatoes produced in Britain
B．people spending much time sitting and watching television
C．a kind of food offered by the English people
D．people who like doing housework instead of watching TV
（2）What both men and women don't like in their spare time is        .
A．shopping
B．taking part in cultural activities
C．enjoying their hobbies
D．doing domestic chores
（3）What would be the best title for the passage？
A．Domestic chores---- Only Women's Right
B．Men and Women in Different Situations
C．What the Research Means
D．British men--- Couch Potatoes

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205136. （2022•鄠邑区•高一下期末） People have used pigeons to carry messages to one another for hundreds of years.In fact，pigeons were a common way to send messages right up through World War II.
   In 1815，English troops were fighting Napoleon's forces in France，and the English were believed to be losing.A financial panic swept over London.Government bonds（债券）were offered at low prices.Few people noticed that Nathan Rothschild，an English banker，was snapping up these bonds when everyone else was trying to sell them.A few days later，London learned the truth：the Duke of Wellington had defeated Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo.The value of the bonds soared （暴涨），and Rothschild became wealthy…all because his pigeons had brought him news of the victory before anyone else knew of it.
   Carrier pigeons were used by countries in both World War I and World War II.Not only were the birds often the fastest，most reliable way to send messages，they could also be used to reach soldiers far behind enemy lines，where radios and field telephone lines were useless.Since they could easily be released from airplanes or ships，every branch of the armed services used the birds.
   Carrying messages could be a dangerous job.Some pigeons performed with such bravery that they became famous and were even awarded medals.The most famous pigeon of all may have been Cher Ami.Stationed in France during World War I，he carried twelve important messages for American forces.On his last mission，though wounded，he carried a message that saved the lives of 194 American soldiers.For his amazing service，he was awarded the French "Croix de Guerre."
   Today，modern communication methods can carry information from one place to another hundreds of times faster than a pigeon could do it.However，few people would argue with the fact that carrier pigeons—especially those that served in the military—have earned their place in history.

（1）Nathan Rothschild made his fortune by        .
A．relying on messages sent to him by carrier pigeons
B．predicting successfully the result of the battle
C．his experience and a good knowledge of bonds
D．his ability to tell right from wrong
（2）What does "snapping up" mean in the second paragraph？
A．Giving away.
B．Destroying.
C．Throwing out.
D．Buying.
（3）The author provides dates and numbers throughout this text in order to        .
A．avoid mixing up the readers' minds when reading for information
B．prove that carrier pigeons are more important in modern times than in the past
C．show the influence of carrier pigeons at important points in history
D．explain the causes and effects of world events
（4）What is the author's attitude towards carrier pigeons？
A．Doubtful.
B．Negative.
C．Positive.
D．Unconcerned.

共享时间:2022-07-26 难度:2 相似度:2

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205099. （2022•蓝田县•高二下期末） The lack of clues left behind by ancient Americans has made it difficult for researchers to determine precisely when humans first arrived on the continent.However，it has always been believed to be about 13，000 years ago.Now，evidence from the Chiquihuite Cave in Zacatecas，Central Mexico，seems to suggest that prehistoric humans may have been living in North America as early as 30，000 years ago.
   Dr.Ciprian Ardelean，of the Autonomous University of Zacatecas who led the groundbreaking re- search，first became aware of the cave in May 2010.Getting to the cave located 2，750 meters above sea level required a 45-minute truck ride to the base and an uphill climb over a rough terrain.However，Dr.Ardelean and his team found enough clues to make the difficult journey three additional times-in 2012，2016，and -2017.
   The archeologists' efforts revealed many artifacts including over 1，900 stone tools from multiple layers of the cave.The scientists found that most of the tools were between 16，000 and 13，000 years old.However，239 artifacts unearthed from the deepest layer of the cave dated back an astonishing 30，000 years!
   While the genetic material gained in the cave was only plant and animal DNA，the team did find evidence of sulfur，potassium and zinc elements that could indicate human activities such as killing animals.Dr.Ardelean says the absence of human DNA confirms that the early people visited the cave for short periods of time.
   The researchers are unsure of the ancient humans' origins or the path they took to get to America.They guess the groups were tribes （部落）who moved from place to place and went extinct at some point during their migrations.Dr.Ardelean says， "We don't know who they were，where they came from or where they went.They're a complete enigma.We falsely assume that the native populations in the Americas to- day are direct descendants from the earliest Americans，but now we don't think that is the case. " Archeologist Loren Davis，from Oregon State University，is unsure that the artifacts recovered are tools.The researcher says， "If it's true that people were in Zacatecas 32，000 years ago，that changes everything-it more than doubles the time people have been in the Americas.I'm not going to say it's impossible，but if all they found are broken rocks without any hard evidence，it's natural for people to challenge the conclusion. "

（1）What did Dr.Ciprian Ardelean do？
A．He sold hundreds of artifacts.
B．He explored the cave four times.
C．He made the cave world-known.
D．He collected artifacts from the cave.
（2）What shakes the traditional belief concerning North America？
A．Metal elements unearthed from the cave.
B．Plant and animal DNA discovered in the cave.
C．The stone tools from the cave's deepest layer.
D．The artifacts from the upper layers of the cave.
（3）What does the underlined word "enigma" in Paragraph 5 mean？
A．Problem.
B．Breakthrough.
C．Appeal.
D．Mystery.
（4）In which column of a newspaper can we read this passage？
A．Archaeology.
B．Anecdote.
C．Economy.
D．Literature.

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218058. （2023•长安区•高二上一月） ?A team of communication professors from the Brigham Young University discovered that people using the social media platform Facebook can be divided into four different categories （类别） .Their findings basically tell us why an average of 1.28 billion people check their Facebook every day，with most users spending about 35 minutes daily on Facebook.
?To identify （鉴定） different kinds of Facebook users，the researchers made a list of 48 reasons why people use Facebook.They then asked study subjects to report their personal connection to the reasons，rating each from "most like me" to "least like me".To get a better understanding of them，the researchers interviewed each subject.
?Based on the results，the researchers identified four categories of Facebook users：relationship builders，town criers （街头公告员），selfies （自拍） and window shoppers.
?Relationship builders and selfies often post pictures，videos and text updates on their Facebook.Relationship builders post mainly to further strengthen the relationships they have beyond the virtual （虚拟的） world.Selfies are more focused on getting attention，likes and comments.Town criers often post information，and share news stories and details of events.On the other hand，window shoppers are more likely to be onlookers who prefer watching what other people do.
?The researchers noted that Facebook users may place themselves in more than one of the categories.For example，most people are likely to be selfies.However，users can find themselves more in one category than the others.

（1）What can we learn from paragraph 1？
A．Most users visit Facebook every day.
B．Facebook seriously affects people's normal lives.
C．1.28 billion people in total have registered Facebook.
D．Users spend at most 35 minutes on Facebook every day.
（2）What did the researchers ask the subjects to do？
A．Posting pictures on Facebook.
B．Sharing what they do on Facebook.
C．Explaining why they use Facebook.
D．Dividing the users into four categories.
（3）What is the difference between relationship builders and selfies？
A．Selfies enjoy making comments on others.
B．Selfies intend to get more attention from others.
C．Relationship builders take an interest in the virtual world.
D．Relationship builders use Facebook to share details of events.
（4）What is the main idea of the text？
A．Facebook is becoming more and more popular.
B．People can't live comfortably without Facebook.
C．Researchers suggest limiting time on Facebook.
D．Researchers have identified four kinds of Facebook users.

共享时间:2023-10-29 难度:2 相似度:2

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204962. （2022•阎良区•高二上期末） $德优题库$ Most kids grow up learning they cannot draw on the walls.But it might be time to unlearn that training-this summer，a group of culture addicts，artists and community organizers are inviting New Yorkers to write all over the walls of an old house on Governors Island.
   The project is called Writing On It All，and it's a participatory（参与式）writing project and artistic experiment that has happened on Governor's Island every summer since 2013.
   "Most of the participants are people who are just walking by or are on the island for other reasons，like they came for the jazz festival，or they just kind of happen to be there，" artistic director of Writing On It All，Alexandra Chasin，tells Smithsonian.com.
   The 2020 season runs through June 26.Each session（会期）has a theme，and participants are given a variety of materials and prompts and asked to cover surfaces with their thoughts and art This year，the programs range from one that turns the house into a short piece of collaborative（合作的） writing to one that explores the meaning of exile（流亡） .
   Governor's Island is a national historic landmark district long used for military purposes.Now known as "New York'ared space for art and play，" the island，which lies between Manhattan and Brooklyn in Upper New York Bay，is closed to cars but open to summer tourists who come for festivals，picnics，adventures，as well as these "legal graffiti" sessions.
   The notes and art scribble on the walls are an experiment in self-expression.So far，participants have ranged in age from 2 to 85.Though Chasin says the focus of the work is on the activity of writing，rather than the text that ends up getting written，some of the work that comes out of the sessions has stuck with her.
   "One of the sessions that moved me the most was state violence on black women and black girls，" says Chasin，explaining that in the room，people wrote down the names of names of those killed because of it. "People do beautiful work and leave beautiful messages."

（1）What does the project Writing ON It All invite people to do？
A．Unlearn their training in drawing.
B．Participate in a state graffiti show.
C．Cover the walls of an old house with graffiti.
D．Show their artistic creations in an old house.
（2）What do we learn about the participants in the project？
A．They are just culture addicts.
B．They are graffiti enthusiasts.
C．They are writers and artists.
D．They are mostly passers-by.
（3）What kind of place is Governor's Island nowadays？
A．It's a military site that attracts tourists and artists.
B．It's an open area for tourists to enjoy themselves.
C．It's an area now accessible only to tourist vehicles.
D．It's a place in Upper New York Bay formerly used for exiles.
（4）What does Chasin say about the project Writing On It All？
A．It creates some meaningful artistic works.
B．It starts the career of many creative artists.
C．It helps increase the influence of graffiti art.
D．It just focuses on the sufferings of black females.

共享时间:2022-02-10 难度:2 相似度:2

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219290. （2022•铁路中学•高二下二月） Travelers to a new city are often encouraged to take a bus tour.The thinking is that they can later return to the places that attracted them，but that's nonsense!What you see from the inside of a fast-moving bus is sanitized（净化过的）and unreal，entirely removed from the real sights，sounds，and smells outside.
   The best way to experience any destination is on foot，without an itinerary，wandering where your spirit leads you.Even in the largest cities，the savvy（资深的） traveler plunges into the very center of town and walks down the nearest street，experiencing the actual life of the people while looking into the grocery stores and courtyard.You eventually get to many of the same sites that are on the bus route—the museums，the monuments，the city hall—but you will have witnessed so much more because you will have felt the contemporary life of the city you're visiting.
   "But what if I get lost？"people ask.No one ever gets permanently lost in a major city.Eventually，a trolley or a bus passes with the words "Central Station" on its front and you can easily return to the center of town.Besides，the most wonderful things can happen if you do get lost，such as stopping at a sidewalk cafe to sit and relax and then asking directions from the locals at the next table.Hopefully，your trip may be attractive by this encounter.Here are a few ways to make the most of your travels：
   Know before you go.Before you depart，spend time in a library or bookstore，learning about the history and culture of your destination so you will better understand the place you're visiting.
Move around like a local.Use the local subways，trams and buses.You'll not only save money，but also learn how people live there，and you'll gain a realistic perspective of the city.
   Check the bulletin board.Bulletin boards list free lectures，concerts，workshops and social gatherings，giving you a chance to join or meet the area's most dynamic residents.
   Take a walking tour.If you must book a guided tour，select the nonstandard，inexpensive kinds conducted on foot.
   So，the next time you feel lured by a sightseeing bus tour，save your money and instead，wander around on your own.I promise you a time you'll remember fondly.

（1）What does the author think of a bus tour？
A．It is reasonable.
B．It is fast.
C．You can't be exposed to the outside world.
D．It is noisy
（2）What does the underlined word in Para.2 mean？
A．A guidebook for travelers.
B．A car
C．A bag.
D．Something to eat.
（3）Why is traveling on foot one of the best choices to experience the city？
A．Because you can buy anything you like.
B．Because you can get to the same destination as the bus tour.
C．Because you can experience the real life in person.
D．Because you can go to museums and city halls where the bus doesn't get.
（4）What's the main idea of this passage？
A．How to avoid getting lost.
B．How to make the most of your travel.
C．Bus tour is not as good as we think.
D．How to travel on a budget.

共享时间:2022-06-19 难度:2 相似度:2

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