2024级高一英语检测
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
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。
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A Guide to New York City’s Best Bookstores
In the hot and crowded summer city, there’s nothing better than finding a cool and quiet bookstore to get lost in. Undoubtedly, a great bookstore can provide both relaxation and inspiration. Here are the must-visit bookstores in New York City:
McNally Jackson
McNally Jackson is a beloved independent bookstore with multiple locations, known for its good selection and welcoming atmosphere. Besides offering a wide range of genres, many locations feature a cozy café where you can enjoy coffee, pastries, and light snacks while browsing or reading.
The Mysterious Bookshop
As the name suggests, The Mysterious Bookshop specializes in mystery, crime, and detective fiction, offering a wide range of related books. The store regularly hosts book signings and readings with well-known authors in the mystery genre, providing fans with opportunities to meet their favorite writers. The knowledgeable staff is passionate about mystery fiction and can provide personalized recommendations.
Dashwood Books
For those who love photography, Dashwood Books is a hidden paradise on Bond Street. Here you can find rare, limited, and out-of-print photo books. Some days, you’ll ever find bargain bins (柜) located near the back of the store, with options for less than＄5 a pop. Fashion designers, such as Simone Rocha, have been known to wander to the store for inspiration.
Chelsea Market’s Posman Books
Posman Books at Chelsea Market is a delightful spot for book lovers, hidden in one of NYC’s most popular food markets. The store offers a good selection of bestsellers, children’s books, and unique gifts, making it a great place to pick up something special while exploring the market.
1. Which bookstore can provide some advice?
A. McNally Jackson B. Dashwood Books
C. The Mysterious Bookshop D. Chelsea Market’s Posman Books
2. What unique feature does Posman Books have?
A. A large selection of rare books. B. A location within a food market.
C Special events with famous authors. D. A wide collection of mystery novels.
3. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A To promote online book shopping.
B. To offer recommendations for bookstores.
C. To compare the service of some bookstores.
D. To discuss the history of some bookstores.
B
When Sam Fisher took his two young sons and their cousin on a hike in the Badlands of North Dakota, he was probably expecting a day of sightseeing and light exercise. What he could not have expected, however, was the group coming across the remains of a young Tyrannosaurus rex (霸王龙) that had lived millions of years ago.
Fisher and the boys were surely excited by their discovery, but they didn’t know what to do with the fossil (化石). Fisher sent a photo to his former classmate, Dr. Lyson, an expert in the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Then, Dr. Lyson arrived on the scene with a skilled team to dig up the fossil. Together, they unearthed the remains of the teenage Tyrannosaurus rex.
Their find was considered as an “incredible discovery” by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. It is unusual to find complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils, and even more unusual to find the remains of a young one, so Dr. Lyson was excited when he realized what they had unearthed. The fossil, called “Teen Rex”, is between 12 and 14 years old at the time of death. Even though it was still growing, the dinosaur already weighed 3,500 pounds and was 25 feet long, though these impressive measurements still put it at about half the size of a fully developed Tyrannosaurus rex.
“These boys have made an incredible dinosaur discovery that advances science and deepens our understanding of the natural world,” says Dr. Lyson. “I’m excited for museum guests to dig into the “Teen Rex Discovery” experience, which I think will inspire the imagination and wonder, not only in our community, but around the world!”
The fossil will be on display as part of the temporary (临时的) Discovering Teen Rex exhibition, which will open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science next month. In addition to the exhibition, the museum will also be screening a new 40-minute documentary T.REX.
4. How did Sam Fisher feel when they found the fossil?
A. Satisfied. B. Awkward. C. Amazed. D. Alarmed.
5. Why did Fisher send a photo of the fossil to Dr. Lyson?
A. To ask for help. B. To sell the fossil.
C. To find a museum. D. To show off the fossil.
6. What did Dr. Lyson think of the discovery?
A. He believed it was just another common find.
B. He considered it of great value to science.
C. He thought it would attract little interest.
D. He was uncertain about its significance.
7. What might the author continue to talk about?
A. A summary of the exhibition. B. Details about the documentary.
C. Professional advice for museum guests. D. Information on how to become an expert.
C
New scientific research has found that attending live sporting events enhances levels of wellbeing. Published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, the research is the first large-sized study to examine the benefits of attending any type of live sporting event.
It found that attending live sporting events results in higher scores of two major measurements of subjective wellbeing-life satisfaction and a sense of “life being worthwhile” — as well as lower levels of loneliness. These results are significant as previous studies have shown that higher life satisfaction scores are associated with fewer life-limiting conditions, better physical health and successful ageing.
The new study also found that attending live sporting events leads to an increase in people’s sense that “life is worthwhile,” and the size of this increase is comparable to that of gaining employment. Watching live sporting events can also offer an accessible and effective public health tool for improving wellbeing.
Lead author Dr Helen Keyes, Head of the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), said: “Previous research has focused on certain sports or small population groups, such as college students in the United States. Ours is the first study to look at the benefits of attending any sporting event across an adult population, and therefore our findings could be useful for shaping future public health strategies, such as offering reduced ticket prices for certain groups.”
The live events covered by the survey ranged from free amateur (业余的) events, such as watching village sports teams, right through to Premier League football matches. Therefore, further research needs to be carried out to see if these benefits are more pronounced for top level sport, or are more closely linked to supporting a specific team.
However, without doubt, watching live sport of all types provides many opportunities for social interaction and this helps to shape group identity and belonging, which in turn boosts levels of wellbeing.
8. What can we learn about the new study from the passage?
A. The study only covered Premier League football matches.
B. Watching live sporting events has little effect on one’s wellbeing.
C. It is the first one to study the benefits of attending live sporting events.
D. Attending live sporting events increases life satisfaction and a sense of meaning.
9. What’s Dr. Helen Keyes’s attitude to the study?
A. Objective. B. Neutral. C. Negative. D. Positive.
10. What does the underlined word “pronounced” in paragraph 5 mean?
A. Suitable. B. Noticeable. C. Powerful. D. Important.
11. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Attending Live Sport Improves Wellbeing
B. Watching Live Sporting Events Has Many Benefits
C. A Research on the Popularity of Live Sporting Events
D. A Study on the Effects of Sporting Events on Physical Health
