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1、高考英语话题阅读理解 时事热点 北京冬奥会 班级：_姓名：_学号：_Few would have expected that viewers at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics would include animals. And yet, coverage of the event featured several sightings of wildlife, particularly leopard cats apparently seeking to get in on the action.On Jan 31, on the alpine ski s

2、lopes (高山滑雪坡) in Yanqing district, 90 kilometers northwest of Beijing, a leopard cat was spotted wandering through an award-ceremony rehearsal. The event caught the attention of volunteers and staff, with many snapping photos. Three days later, a Chinese photographer captured another leopard cat in

3、the woods near the Olympic ski slopes. The creature ran past him, jumped over a fence and looked back.Leopard cats are wild felids, slightly larger than house cats, and they mostly keep clear of human activity. However, according to Luo Shujin, a passionate skier and a conservation biologist at Peki

4、ng University, the frequent appearance of the animals close to the ski runs indicates that the species has persisted in this human-dominated landscape, which is relatively close to Beijing, Strangely, their calm manner suggests they are not frightened by human activity.In the absence of any research

5、 data, it is too early to draw any conclusions that the creation of the Olympic skiing venue has not affected the surrounding forests and wildlife. However, its possible that the wild cats have to some extent already adapted to coexistence with humans, likely because people at the venue have not sho

6、wn an aggressive attitude toward the animals since its construction.According to Luo, wild cats are rarely seen so close to big cities, especially metropolitan cities. “I think this is a little-known side of Beijing, ”says Luo, who is proud that such wildlife can be found so close to the capital cit

7、y. “Such an event causes me to hope that we can try our best to ensure continued coexistence between wilderness and human settlements. ”1Which of the following best describes the presence of leopard cats around the venue?AEmbarrassing.BCommon.CAlarming.DUnexpected.2What is the natural characteristic

8、 of a leopard cat?AFriendly to humans.BSensitive to camera light.CEnthusiastic about sports.DAfraid of human activity.3Which of the following may Professor Luo agree with?AWildlife should not be disturbed by humans.BWildlife need to be kept away from big cities.CHumans should live in harmony with wi

9、ldlife.DHumans need to adapt to the lifestyles of wildlife.4What is the text type of the passage?AA news report.BA sport review.CAn official announcement.DAn animal encyclopedia.【答案】1D 2D 3C 4AOn 4 February 2022, the Olympic cauldron was lit, signalling the start of Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022

10、. The events of the Games will take place in a combination of brand new structures and existing venues.National Aquatics CentreThe iconic indoor venue in combination with its box-like design, earned it the moniker, “The Water Cube” ,which has been transformed into the “Ice Cube” in preparation for t

11、he Curling/Wheelchair Curling competition (Paralympic Winter Games). The multi-purpose venue will continue to be used for both winter and summer sports, switching between the two depending on the season.Wukesong Sports CentreAfter staging the basketball tournament at the 2008 Olympics, the Wukesong

12、Sports Centre has successfully been used as a multipurpose arena in the years since. With a capacity of 18, 000 spectators, it will serve as the main indoor venue for ice hockey at the 2022 Winter Games alongside the National Indoor Stadium.Big Air ShougangArguably the most unique venue of the Beiji

13、ng 2022 Winter Olympics is Big Air Shougang, which is the worlds first permanent venue for Big Air and will stage the freestyle skiing and snowboard Big Air competitions at the Games. Following the Winter Olympics, the venue will be used for various sports competitions and athlete training, as well

14、as cultural and civic events.National Speed Skating OvalThe National Speed Skating Oval is the only new venue built on Beijings Olympic Green for the Winter Olympics. Unsurprisingly, the National Speed Skating Oval-bearing the nickname “The Ice Ribbon”-will host the speed skating competition at Beij

15、ing 2022. The stadium was built on the site of the Olympic Green Hockey Field used for field hockey event and the Olympic Green Archery Field used for the archery event in summertime.1What is special about “The Ice Ribbon”？AIt will hold the Olympic Green Hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics.BIt will s

16、tage the Speed Skating Games at Beijing 2022.CIt is the permanent venue for Big Air.DIt has been used as a multipurpose arena in the years since 2008.2At which venues can people enjoy ice hockey competitions？AThe National Aquatics Centre.BThe National Speed Skating Oval.CThe Big Air Shougang.DThe Na

17、tional Indoor Stadium.3What does National Aquatics Centre and Wukesong Sports Centre have in common？AThey are the brand new venues built for Beijing 2022.BThey are especially built for the disabled athletes.CThey are both indoor venues at the 2022 Winter Games.DThey are major sites for cultural and

18、civic events.【答案】1B 2D 3CAs one of the greatest threats to our existence and to the future of our planet, climate change doesnt just affect one place, but the whole world.Thus, at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, which just ended, China has again demonstrated its capability and determination to tac

19、kle the global challenge of climate change through putting in place innovative and green technologies to protect the environment. To achieve this great milestone, China engaged about 300 million Chinese in the planning process, activating the spirit of the Olympic motto of “Faster, Higher, StrongerT

20、ogether”. Knowing that preparations for the event, such as the construction of venues, roads and other facilities, could lead to an increase in energy use and carbon emissions, the Beijing 2022 organizing committee was determined to carry out carbon reduction measures such as low-carbon venues, ener

21、gy use and transportation. First, regarding low-carbon venues (比赛场馆) and infrastructure (基础设施), a total of 550 kilometers of streets along Beijings rivers and lakes were rearranged for use by cyclists and pedestrians. Also, a waterfront pathway running 28. 5 kilometers from the capitals downtown to

22、its Tongzhou district was opened to the public in 2021.Second, regarding low-carbon energy use, for the first time in Olympics history, 100 percent of the conventional electricity demand of all venues was supplied by renewable energy. The venues relied on the newly built Zhangbei renewable energy fl

23、exible direct current power grid in Zhangjiakou and the cross-regional green power trading mechanism.Third, a low-carbon transportation system was used. The transportation system within the overall Beijing Games zone mainly relied on electric and natural-gas-powered vehicles. In the Yanqing district

24、 zone and the Zhangjiakou zone, hydrogen (氢)-fueled vehicles were used. According to the organizers, a total of about 1, 807 hybrid vehicles, over 800 hydrogen-fueled vehicles, nearly 500 natural gas-fueled vehicles and 370 pure electric vehicles were used. China has showed the world its commitment

25、to giving top priority to ecological conservation. Indeed, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics provided sustainable initiatives to ensure ecological protection and carbon-neutral Games.1Whats the purpose of the first paragraph?ATo offer background information.BTo lead to the topic of the text.CTo show

26、the severity of climate change.DTo call on people to protect our planet.2What does the underlined word “tackle” mean in paragraph 2?Adefeat.Bface.Chandle.Dworry.3What made Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics distinguish itself from other Olympic games?ALow-carbon transportation system.BLow-carbon venues an

27、d infrastructure.C100% use of renewable energy for all venues.DHydrogen-fueled and natural gas-fueled vehicles.4Whats the best title of the passage?AClimate change is getting worseBChina fulfills promise of green GamesCBeijing successfully held 2022 Winter OlympicsDChina is determined to protect the

28、 environment【答案】1B 2C 3C 4BFor the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, and in China, the Olympic and Paralympic Games Beijing 2022 will use natural carbon dioxide (CO2) refrigeration systems at four of their ice sports competition and training venues. The use of the natural CO2 technolog

29、y is replacing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), traditionally used to cool ice rinks（溜冰场）and proved to damage the earths ozone layer and contribute to global warming. HFCs have a warming impact that is up to four thousand times greater than CO2. “The Olympic Games are first and foremost a sporting event,

30、but with their global visibility, they also provide an important platform to showcase sustainable solutions, said Marie Sallois, IOC Director for Sustainability. The use of natural CO2 refrigerants at the Games will help reduce carbon emissions equal to 3, 900 cars per year, cutting them to nearly z

31、ero. A similar carbon reduction could be achieved by planting about 1.2 million trees. The system also has a cooling efficiency that is 1.2 times higher than the traditional HFC refrigerants, and can maintain a temperature consistency of 0.5 degrees Celsius or less across ice surfaces, making the ic

32、e easier to skate on. The carbon dioxide used for the technology is collected and purified from industrial waste gases, while the waste heat generated during the refrigeration process is recycled and used for the stadiums ambient（周围的）heating, hot water for ice making and melting and showers, and the

33、 efficient control of indoor temperature and humidity all year around. It is estimated to save up to two million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually compared to the traditional HFC systems. Beijing 2022 has committed to staging carbon-neutral Games, and the debut（首次亮相）of the new refrigeration tec

34、hnology is among many ways in which it is reducing the Games carbon footprint. Beijing 2022 will also power all its venues with renewable energy and use fuel-efficient and clean-energy vehicles for all passenger cars.1What do we know about HFCs?AIt makes Earth warm.BIt is a new technology.CIts only

35、used to cool ice rinks.DIt will be used in Olympic Beijing 2022.2Whats the benefit of natural CO2 refrigerants?AThey can protect 1.2 million trees.BThey cool more rapidly than traditional ones.CThey will make carbon emissions zero.DThey keep the temperature above 0.5 degrees Celsius.3How can the nat

36、ural CO2 technology save electricity?AIt purifies its waste air.BIt collects CO2 in the open air.CIt controls indoor temperature.DIt makes a good use of the waste heat.4What does the underlined word “staging” mean in Paragraph 6?AControlling.BWinning.CHolding.DPlaying.【答案】1A 2B 3D 4CAfter months of

37、expectation and secrecy, the official mascot (吉祥物) of the 2022 Winter Olympic Gamesa giant panda-inspired cartoon charactermade its first public debut with cheers at Beijings Shougang Ice Hockey Arena.The panda is named “Bing Dwen Dwen” in Chinese. Bing means “ice” in Chinese, while Dwen Dwen sugges

38、ts “health and cleverness”characteristics also shared by pandas. Pandas are perhaps the most recognized animal species in China, organizers said.“Pandas combine Chinas traditional culture and its modern appearance together with winter sports elements in a fascinating image (形象) that shows our great

39、expectations for the Games and shows that we welcome the world,” said Beijing Mayor Chen Jining, who also serves as an executive president on the organizing committee.“I have already seen the mascot and from what Ive seen, its a wonderful choice,” IOC President Thomas Bach said before introducing th

40、e character.” “The mascot really takes in the best elements and characteristics of China and the Chinese people. It will be a great ambassador (大使) for the country and the 24th Winter Olympics.”The ring of light surrounding the mascots face is suggestive of ice and snow tracks, as well as the flowin

41、g “ribbons” of the National Speed Skating Oval. The oval is one of two new competition sites in downtown Beijing expected to become a landmark of the Games, according to its chief designer Cao Xue.The introduction of the mascots marks the key point of a journey that began in August 2018, when Beijin

42、g organizers started a global design competition for the mascots. A total of 5,816 designs were received from 35 countries, and were reviewed by Chinese and international experts in a comprehensive evaluation and selection process.The new mascot will serve as spirited symbol of the Games that will t

43、ake place in the three zones of downtown Beijing, the suburban district of Yanqing and co-host city Zhangjiakou in surrounding Hebei province.1What does the underlined word “debut” in paragraph 1 mean?ADesign.BAppearance.CUnderstanding.DAttention.2What does Bach think of the mascot?ASurprising.BEnte

44、rtaining.CInteresting.DSatisfying3Whats paragraph 5 mainly about?AThe hidden meaning of the mascot image.BThe introduction to the mascot designer.CThe hard work behind the mascot design.DThe origin of the mascot image.4What can be a suitable title for the text ?ABing Dwen Dwen: a Lovely Panda Welcomes the WorldBA Historical Moment of the Winter Olympic GamesCThe Mascot of the 24th Winter Olympic GamesDComments on the Mascot of the 24th Winter Olympics【答案】1B 2D 3A 4C学科网（北京）股份有限公司