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24-25高一下·云南昆明·期中)When I call Sherry Pocknett for the first time, she’s on her way out the door to pick mushrooms. But then she invites me up to her restaurant, Sly Fox Den Too. Pocknett is one of the people best known for making indigenous (土著的) foods. Her restaurant, opened in 2021, is her own way of using her people’s knowledge to feed Americans today. And she hopes the menu shows the width and depth of indigenous foods.

Pocknett’s menu is based on a simple idea: “The food I grew up with,” she says. She cooks what’s local and what’s in season. I watch Pocknett prepare venison (鹿肉) topped with onion (洋葱) rings, which, she admits, aren’t exactly a deep-rooted tradition; they’re “from a mix” , she says, “but I just love them.”

Pocknett works on a reduction of beach plums (海滨李) to pair with the venison. To wash it all down, there are pots full of iced tea made from boiled sassafras (檫树) roots. Even if you’ve never heard of this common North American tree, you probably know the taste — it was long the key part in root beer. The meal recreates foods from a traditional festival in 1621.

Restaurants specializing in Native American food are not so common — but a small number of indigenous cooks with great love are working to raise their profile (形象). Owamni, a restaurant in Minneapolis focuses on indigenous food, won the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant in 2022. The Sioux Chef is a company working on indigenous foods, too. Its owner Sean Sherman and his team are working tirelessly toward the day when “people will find an indigenous restaurant easily in America, experiencing all the richness of the varied original American cultures.”

148Which can best describe Pocknett’s offerings?

ASeasonal. BPlant-based. CHigh in price. DLimited in variety.

149What does the underlined phrase “wash it all down” probably refer to?

ACooking the food with care. BPicking all the plums on the tree.

CGetting the food down to the stomach. DWashing the plums completely before cooking.

150What can we infer about Pocknett from paragraph 3?

AShe leaves food for the locals.

BShe is very choosy about what she eats.

CShe draws inspiration from local historical traditions.

DShe is known for mixing indigenous and international tastes.

151What does the author want to show by mentioning two restaurants in the last paragraph?

AThe special culture passed on by famous Americans.

BThe growing recognition and efforts of indigenous cooks.

CThe cut-throat state of national cooking competitions.

DThe popularity of indigenous restaurants outside America.

 

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24-25高一下·云南昆明·期中)The Mountain Bongo (a type of antelope) has been driven to near extinction, according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Ecologist Mordecai Ogada says, “It can only be found in the wild in Kenya, highly endangered, and that is why protecting this species is important.”

The populations of the animals have been greatly reduced. The animals have been hunted for their meat and their prized coat, skulls, and horns. Human-wildlife activities, especially the sharing of grounds with livestock (家畜), also led to the spread of diseases.

Some were traded to zoos in the United States and efforts to save the animals have depended on returning them to Kenya. At one time, there were only 18 of these creatures left in captivity (圈养) there. They were sent back to Kenya in 2004 to breed (繁殖) them and re-establish the Mountain Bongo in their natural area. But it has been a slow process.

“So, the bongos that are coming back from zoos need a very long time to be able to get used to the wild environment again and it takes several generations,” explains Philippe Cauviere, chief executive officer at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. “And that is why it has taken such a long time to get where we are today. We’ve had more than 70 births.”

To support the recovery of the species in the wild, the government agency, Kenya Wildlife Service, together with Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, set up the Mawingu Bongo Sanctuary as part of the National Mountain Bongo Recovery and Action Plan 2019-2023. The sanctuary is on the slopes (坡地) of Mount Kenya. There are plans to set free 25 Mountain Bongos in this protected area. This will help the rewilding of the animals as well as reintroducing them into their original habitats.

“Finally what needs to be done to save the Mountain Bongo is their habitat has to be protected-these are the highland forests. I think the goal here is not captivity but to increase wild populations and rewild them and reintroduce them into this country,” Ogada says.

144What is discussed in paragraph 2?

ASuggestions on how to protect the Mountain Bongo.

BGreat progress on saving the Mountain Bongo.

CReasons why the Mountain Bongo is important.

DThe reduction in Mountain Bongo populations.

145Why has the rewilding process of the Mountain Bongo been slow?

AThere is the problem of habitat loss. BThere are not enough research funds.

CThey need time to adapt to the wild again. DThey are under threat from other species.

146What should be done to save the Mountain Bongo according to Ogada?

AMaking the Mawingu Bongo Sanctuary larger. BProtecting their highland forest habitats.

CMaking more laws to prevent hunting. DKeeping them in zoos.

147What is the best title for the text?

AKenya rushes to protect endangered antelope.

BRewilding the Mountain Bongo seems impossible.

CZoos are getting more effective at wildlife protection.

DThe changing environment is challenging the Mountain Bongo.

 

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24-25高一下·云南昆明·期中)While AI’s influence on various industries like healthcare is widely discussed, the legal profession has received less attention. In fact, the business of law is well-positioned to achieve the highest ROI (投资回报率) from using AI.

Law firms (公司) are seen as traditional but most have used machine learning for years. In the business of law, AI-driven time and cost savings are typically very high. The benefits have led to the appearance of a new type of law firm-AI-centric (aka AI-native) law firms. Staff (全体职工) and lawyers at AI-native firms make the most of AI for various tasks such as research. AI-native law firms also use AI to service customers who require personalized treatment.

Every day, junior associates (初级律师) need to work fast and correctly, yet never miss anything important. The work can tire them, leading to mistakes. AI can do in seconds what takes days for a junior associate. Speed gives AI a great role in the legal field, with ROI well beyond the “traditional” 10 to 20 percent. AI-centric firms can grow without increasing the support staff. Wherever AI reduces costs, it frees up funds for marketing development. AI makes marketing communications faster and easier for law firms, as it does for other businesses.

AI’s positive effect on work satisfaction is often underappreciated. According to a 2023 Thomson Reuters survey, lawyers at AI-native firms often send repetitive tasks to AI. Support staff and junior associates become, in effect, supervisors (监督人) of AI. This truly improves work satisfaction.

Are law firms jumping on board and going AI-native in large numbers? Surprisingly the answer is no. According to another survey 60% had no plans to use AI. That’s good news for the other 40%. The legal profession is among the industries achieving the best ROI from the use of AI. Law firms should “get it” and enjoy greater growth and profitability.

140What makes the new kind of law firm special?

AThe high ROI. BThe effective use of AI.

CFocusing on AI cheating cases. DProviding personalized treatment.

141What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

AWhy AI is helpful to law firms. BWhat high ROI means to law firms.

CWhen AI will take over traditional law firms. DHow law firms deal with marketing challenges.

142What did the Thomson Reuters survey find?

AThe legal profession often has high profitability.

BSupport staff are very important to a law firm.

CAI contributes to increasing job satisfaction.

DLaw firms are leading in using AI.

143Which of the following will the author probably agree with?

AIt’s time for law firms to go all in on AI. BSafety is the major concern for law firms.

CAI technology should grow alongside the law. DLaw firm can be new and old at the same time.

 

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24-25高一下·广东深圳·期中)The owner of a business is hoping to help save lives by offering adaptive swim lessons to children and adults with disabilities. The classes are taught by Julie Cordiero and her staff at Jr’s Swim School. Cordiero says she came up with the idea when she saw a specific need while teaching swim lessons at another school in 2017.

“The number one cause of accidental death among kids with autism (自闭症) is drowning (溺水), and in Arizona, there are pools everywhere.” said Cordiero. “Autistic children are easily attracted to large bodies of water. so they might not have safety skills when they want to jump into a body of water.” Cordiero added

Cordiero’s classes teach survival skills, balance and strength to children with special needs in a personalized way. “We see a lot of different sensory levels and needs at our swim school and our staff really does have the training strategies to work through those appropriately,” said Cordiero. Cordiero also has regular meetings with students’ families, and after each meeting. Cordiero will adapt each swim lesson to help set each student up for success.

Ann Snyder says her son James is nonverbal (不会说话的) and has loved the water now more than ever since he started taking classes at Jr’s Swim School. Aimee Craumer, whose 11-year-old daughter Macayla takes classes, says safety boundaries are taught repeatedly and that gives their family peace of mind.

Instructors at Jr’s Swim School are devoted to helping those with disabilities become more confident in the water, and they use nontraditional teaching methods to help students overcome the most common barriers they see during swim lessons. “We want to create something that is unique and really suits a population that is just as worthy of learning a lifesaving skill as the rest of the population. A lot of passion and patience goes into what we do but we are making a huge difference and that is a good feeling,” said Cordiero.

136What issue does Cordiero aim to address through adaptive swim lessons?

AAnxiety related to water BLack of interest in swimming

CDrowning risks for disabled people. DInaccessibility of swimming facilities.

137What does Jr’s Swim School’s way of teaching stress?

AStudents’ physical fitness BStudents’ competitive skills

CIndividuals’ family conditions. DIndividuals’ personalized demands.

138How might students’ parents feel about their children’s participating in the classes?

ARelieved and satisfied. BProud but concerned.

CSurprised and regretful. DPleased but doubtful

139What can be learned about Jr’s Swim School from the last paragraph?

AIt highlights students’ own passion. BIt values the openness in teaching.

CIt teaches students to pass on kindness. DIt encourages children to become athletes

 

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24-25高一下·广东深圳·期中)Oil leaks at sea create risks to sea life and people, and attempts to remove that oil tend to be challenging and costly and often fail to achieve desired outcomes. But scientists in China have found a new way to clean up that sticky pollution: cork (软木).

Past research has shown that cork could collect oil, but the process is too slow to seem promising, the problem of which is that oil is highly sticky, or thick. But oil gets thinner when it warms up, allowing it to more easily get into cork or stick to cork’s surface.

Yuchun He, leader of the research team, said they had been using lasers (激光) to carve patterns into wood, but they’d never tried carving cork before. When they did that, they found something unexpected: The cork darkened, suggesting it might be photothermal, which might allow the cork to be warmed up in light. And scientists assumed that tiny holes created by the laser might help the cork store more heat, the warmth of which can attenuate nearby oil, making it easier for the cork to adsorb (吸附) oil.

The treated cork is an example of something that is adsorbent, which can clean up a leak because the oil now sticks to its surface. Using cork materials as adsorbents can better separate oil and water, allowing people to recover some of the oil so that it can be used. Oil leaks can kill sea life, and today, to clean up a leak, sailors often remove oil from the water’s surface as they apply some harmful chemicals that aim to break down the oil.

The tests took place in a lab, so cork cleanup will need to be tested at sea to see if it works in real-world conditions. “After cork is harvested from a tree, it grows back in about 10 years. So far, no one has tested whether it can be reused. To my knowledge, there are almost no truly reusable oil-adsorbing materials. But even if cork isn’t either, it may still offer a preferred way to clean oil from the environment,” He said.

132What prevented cork from being used for oil leaks?

AIts unsteady state. BIts low effectiveness.

CIts limited accessibility. DIts environmental impact.

133What does the underlined word “attenuate” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

AThin down. BGather up. CBring out. DMix with.

134What can be learned about the laser-treated cork?

AIt saves labor costs. BIt poses radiation threats.

CIt offers a greener choice. DIt has high economic value.

135What does He imply about cork through his words?

AIt is highly productive. BIt is theoretically reusable

CIt holds promise in oil cleaning. DIt needs improvement for future use.

 

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24-25高三下·重庆·阶段练习)

Applications and nominations are now open for the 2025 Chegg. org Global Student Prize. Chegg. org partnered with the Varkey Foundation to launch a sister award to the Global Teacher Prize in 2021. Now in its fifth year, the award was created as a powerful platform to highlight incredible students who are making a real impact on learning, the lives of their peers, and society beyond.

Excitingly, this year also marks the launch of a brand-new award — the $25,000 US Student Prize! All US students who apply for the Global Student Prize will automatically be considered for this new award. Although there is no dedicated US Teacher Prize, the Global Teacher Prize continues to honor outstanding educators worldwide.

Who can apply?

The prize is open to all students who are at least 16 years old and enrolled in an academic institution or training and skills program. Part-time students and students enrolled in online courses are also eligible (有资格的) for the prize.

What are the judging criteria?

Students applying for the Global Student Prize will be assessed on their academic achievement, impact on their peers, how they make a difference in their community and beyond, how they overcome the odds to achieve, how they demonstrate creativity and innovation, and how they operate as global citizens.

Start here!

●Register an account on our Prize Platform.

If you haven’t received an email to verify (验证) your email ID, please check your junk folder.

●Start your application (save it in-progress).

●Submit your application to be judged.

Best of luck!

For any questions, please contact: info@globalstudentprize.org.

129Which award was introduced for the first time in 2025?

AUS Student Prize. BUS Teacher Prize. CGlobal Student Prize. DGlobal Teacher Prize.

130What is a basic requirement for the $100,000 prize?

ABe a U. S. resident. BBe a full-time student.

CBe at least 16 years old. DBe academically successful.

131What must you do to apply for the prize?

ASubmit a progress report. BApply on the prize platform.

CConfirm your application by email. DContact info@globalstudentprize.org.

 

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24-25高三下·重庆·阶段练习)During daily breaks from the world’s many dramas, I encountered another: The blue jay (松鸦) in my backyard is a ladies’ man.

Each day, he lands on the bird feeder and fills up on seeds and nuts, which makes him a good provider — an attractive mating advantage for birds that typically stay with one partner. He dutifully delivers food from my place to his home in a tree across the street. Then I noticed him paying regular calls to the row of oaks (橡树) a few doors down, his mouth full and his feathers a bright blue. I assumed he was visiting a second mate.

My wife was with me once when the jay took his love nest detour (绕路), and I pointed out what he was up to. My wife’s response was Socratic: “How do you know where that bird goes?” Based on the research, bird experts would ask the same question and argue that jays are actually no-nonsense birds. Smart, fierce and loyal. They are also industrious, stockpiling food in secret locations for later.

After considering my wife’s question, I realized that I might’ve been too quick to judge the jay. Further evidence soon arrived. After some blackbirds stuffed themselves at the feeder, making quick work of the seeds, I left it bare for several days to keep them away. Noticing the empty tray, the blue jay dashed into a nearby tree and pulled out a hidden peanut from the bark.

These birds don’t just store food; they build reserves. So after finishing the peanut, off he flew into the row of oaks — and emerged to head directly across the street to his home. It was all suddenly clear: That jay didn’t have a love nest. He had a nest egg, a little something put away in a few nearby trees to feed his family when food ran low.

Next time I encounter another one of the world’s dramas, I won’t be too quick to judge.

125What did the author assume about the jay’s taking a detour?

AIt was building a new nest. BIt was guarding its territory.

CIt was attracted to some food. DIt was involved in a secret affair.

126What caused the author to rethink his assumption about the jay?

AA question from his wife. BA research study on blue jays.

CA sudden change in the jay’s behavior. DA conversation with other bird experts.

127Why did the jay make the detour?

ATo create a backup food source. BTo seek extra food for his family.

CTo build a shelter in a nearby tree. DTo take a brief rest during his flight.

128What is the best title for this text?

AA Bird-watcher’s Inspiring Tour BWhat a Charmer: A Jay’s Love Story

CThe Feeder Drama: Who Ate the Seeds? DThe Mysterious Ladies’ Man in My Backyard

 

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24-25高三下·重庆·阶段练习)Nations with large amounts of wind and solar in their power grids (电网) are particularly exposed to rising energy bills due to sharp increases in the gas price. The relationship between decarbonisation and swings in prices has been a controversial (有争议的) issue as governments consider clean energy strategies, but an analysis of power prices has now provided evidence to inform the debate.

Vast quantities of wind and solar capacity have been introduced across Europe in recent years, but these power sources are intermittent, generating electricity only when winds blow or the sky is cloudless.

Gas power plants, which can be switched on and off relatively easily, are frequently relied on to provide power when renewable generation is low. But gas is often the most expensive source of power, and electricity market rules mean the most expensive generator sets the price for the entire market.

Raúl Bajo-Buenestado at the University of Navarra and his colleagues found nations with more wind and solar in their power systems were more vulnerable (易受影响) to natural gas price shocks. Spain, for example, has large volumes of solar power and is particularly sensitive to power price changes. “If you have natural gas, wind and solar, this is going to make the perfect cocktail for you to be vulnerable,” says Bajo-Buenestado.

It is the need for flexible generation alongside wind and solar that is the issue. Bajo-Buenestado points out that other nations with low-carbon power grids, such as Norway and France, rely on hydropower and nuclear technology, which are reliable generators. “We don’t see a clear correlation between decarbonisation and sensitivity to natural gas price changes,” he says.

Solving the problem will require nations to replace gas as the back-up fuel of choice. One answer is for grid operators to push the power system to become better able to absorb peaks and valleys in generation. “The underlying message is that getting a flexible system is now as important as building renewables,” says Michael Grubb at University College London.

121What does the controversial issue in the first paragraph refer to?

AHow rising gas prices will affect power grids.

BWhich countries may face higher energy bills.

CWhat should be included in clean energy strategies.

DWhether carbon cuts are linked to varying power prices.

122What does the underlined word “intermittent” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

AFaulty. BCostly. CUnstable. DInefficient.

123Why is natural gas still needed in high-renewable-energy systems?

AIt helps lower energy costs. BIt can quickly fill gaps in supply.

CIt ensures consistent market prices. DIt is a key driver of energy innovation.

124What might be an ideal combination of power sources?

ASolar and gas. BNuclear and gas. CSolar and wind. DNuclear and wind.

 

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24-25高三下·重庆·阶段练习)In cultures worldwide, toys have been used to teach children about the society they live in. Recent research reveals that giving the wrong toys may have contributed to the downfall of the Norse settlers who came to Greenland from Iceland.

Arriving in 985, the Norse thrived for a few centuries but was forced to abandon Greenland by 1400. In contrast, the Inuit people, arriving around 1000, endured long after the Norse left. This difference has puzzled archaeologists for decades. One idea was that the Norse did not eat more seafood when farming conditions worsened. But studies of Norse teeth show that they did turn to the ocean for food. Archaeologists agree that the Inuits adapted successfully while the Norse did not, but nobody knows why.

To try to answer the question, the researchers looked at as many toys as they could find that had once been played with by the children of either culture. The Norse settlements yielded 72. The Inuit settlements, located in similar environmental conditions, yielded 2,397. The researchers then assigned each toy to one of five categories, including toys of weapons, tools, forms of transport, for social play and for skill play. They also determined approximate times for when the toys were made.

The categorisation process revealed that the Inuit children not only had more toys available to them, but that these toys were more diverse. Most importantly, it was found that the differences in the number and diversity of toys grew dramatically over time.

As the years went by, toys associated with hunting at sea became more common among the Inuit, but the Norse continued to give their children figurines of horses and birds. In essence, say the researchers, the Norse were adapting their lives to their new environment but continuing to gift old-fashioned toys.

Though the lack of toys may indicate that Norse society was less creative from the start, the researchers argue that their tendency to give irrelevant toys intensified any initial lack of creativity and ultimately reduced their chances of survival. In contrast, the Inuits’ preference for diverse and relevant toys paved the way for their children to be more innovative and adaptive. A lesson for parents if ever there was one.

117What did the toy study aim to further investigate?

AThe Norse’s dietary change. BThe Norse’s failure to endure.

CThe Inuits’ fishing advantage. DThe Inuits’ success in farming.

118What was a major advantage that Inuit toys had over Norse toys?

ASafety. BDiversity. CInteractivity. DPortability.

119What lesson can modern parents draw from the study?

AProvide a wide range of play opportunities. BEmphasize toys that promote imagination.

CChoose toys that develop real-world skills. DEncourage cooperative role-playing games.

120Which of the following best reflects the main idea of the text?

ASurvival is a case of child’s play. BSticking to cultural essence is vital.

CInnovation comes naturally over time. DCultural adaptation relies on children.

 

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