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专题 12 阅读理解应用文
2023年
Passage1
【2023年新高考全国Ⅱ卷】Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the
park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.
Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2)
Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from
the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy
your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.
Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21)
Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long
as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.
Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)
From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon
(峡谷) while learning about the area’s natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue
to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short
talk.
Photography Workshops (June 19 &July 10)
Enhance your photography skills — join Yellowstone’s park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire
new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.
6/19 — Waterfalls &Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.
7/10 — Wildflowers &White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.
1. Which of the four programs begins the earliest?
A. Photography Workshops. B. Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics.
C. Canyon Talks at Artist Point. D. Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone.
2. What is the short talk at Artist Point about?
A. Works of famous artists. B. Protection of wild animals.
C. Basic photography skills. D. History of the canyon area.
3. Where will the participants meet for the July 10 photography workshop?
A. Artist Point. B. Washburn Trailhead.C. Canyon Village Store. D. Visitor Education Center.
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【2023年全国乙卷】PRACTITIONERS
Jacqueline Felice de Almania (c.1322) James Barry (c.1789 — 1865) was
highlights the suspicion that women practicing born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but,
medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in dressed as a man, she was accepted by
Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked Edinburgh University to study medicine.
as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then
she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite joined the British Army, serving overseas.
of the court hearing testimonials (证明) of her Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her
ability as a doctor, she was banned from entire medical profession living and
medicine. working as a man.
Tan Yunxian (1461 — 1554) was a Chinese Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831 —
physician who learned her skills from her 1895) worked as a nurse for eight years
grandparents. Chinese women at the time could before studying in medical college in
not serve apprenticeships (学徒期) with doctors. Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was
However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan the first African American woman to
treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, receive a medical degree. She moved to
Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, Virginia in 1865, where she provided
describing her life as a physician. medical care to freed slaves.
1. What did Jacqueline and James have in common?
A. Doing teaching jobs. B. Being hired as physicians.
C. Performing surgery. D. Being banned from medicine.
2. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners?
A. She wrote a book. B. She went through trials.
C. She worked as a dentist. D. She had formal education.
3. Who was the first African American with a medical degree?
.
A Jacqueline Felice de Almania. B. Tan Yunxian.
C. James Barry. D. Rebecca Lee Crumpler.
Passage 3
【2023年全国甲卷】Where to Eat in Bangkok
Bangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options.
Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure.
Nahm
Offering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary (烹饪的) experiences. It’s the only
Thai restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the word’s 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson, who
received a Michelin star for his Loodon-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in theMetropolitan Hotel in 2010.
Issaya Siamese Club
Issaya Siamese Club is internationally known Thai chef Ian Kittichai’s first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The
menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.
Bo.lan
Bo.lan has been making waves in Bangkok’s culinary scene since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai
dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine’s roots, yet still manages to add a special
twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For
those extremely hungry, there’s a large set menu.
Gaggan
Earning first place on the latest “Asia’s 50 best restaurants” list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of
the most exciting venues(场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai
home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary
theater at its best.
21. What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?
A. They adopt modern cooking methods. B. They have branches in London.
C. They have top-class chefs. D. They are based in hotels.
22. Which restaurant offers a large set menu?
A. Gaggan. B. Bo.lan. C. Issaya Siamese Club. D. Nahm.
23. What is special about Gaggan?
A. It hires staff from India. B. It puts on a play every day.
C. It serves hard-to-find local dishes. D. It shows the cooking process to guests.
Passage 4
【2023年北京卷】The International Olympic Committee(IOC)Young Leaders programme empowers talents
to make a positive difference in their communities through sport. Twenty-five Young Leaders are being selected
every two years for a four-year period. They promote the Olympic values, spreading the message of sport for good.
To be an IOC Young Leader, you need to first complete the 4-Week Learning Sprint (冲刺).
4-Week Learning Sprint
The 4-Week Learning Sprint, which will take place during November 2023, is a virtual learning programme.
The sessions can be attended live or watched back after they are made available on the IOC channel. Each week,
participants will be asked to complete a topic﹣specific reflection task.The 4-Week Learning Sprint is open to anyone, with the target audience aged between 20 and 28.
After successfully completing the 4-Week Learning Sprint, you will need to submit a plan for a sport﹣based
project, which you will work on if selected as an IOC Young Leader.
Requirements for the Applicants
•You have successfully completed the 4-Week Learning Sprint.
•You have completed your high school studies.
•You have at least one year of work experience.
•You have strong public speaking skills.
•You are self-motivated and committed.
•You are passionate about creating positive change in your community.
•You are open to being coached and advised by experts and peers (同伴).
•You are able to work with people from different backgrounds.
21. In the 4-Week Learning Sprint, participants will ________.
A. create change in their community B. attend a virtual learning programme
C. meet people from different backgrounds D. promote the IOC Young Leaders project
22. If selected as an IOC Young Leader, one will need to ________.
A. complete a reflection task each week B. watch sports on the IOC channel
C. work on a sport-based project D. coach and advise their peers
23. Which is a requirement for the applicants?
A. Spreading the message of sport for good. B. Having at least one-year work experience.
C. Showing great passion for project planning. D. Committing themselves to becoming an expert.
2022年阅读理解应用文
Passage1
【2022年新高考全国Ⅰ 卷】Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale
90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)
Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay
2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)
Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments willbe submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)
Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or
tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to
take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or
short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late Work
An essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not
turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get
a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?
A. A textbook. B. An exam paper. C. A course plan. D. An academic article.
2. How many parts is a student’s final grade made up of?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
3. What will happen if you submit an essay one week after the due date?
A. You will receive a zero. B. You will lose a letter grade.
C. You will be given a test. D. You will have to rewrite it.
Passage2
【2022年全国乙卷】Henry Raeburn (1756-1823)
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland’s best loved painter, Sir
Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of
his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in
the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to Raeburn Raeburn’s English Contemporaries
Sunday 26 Oct., 15.00 Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10
DUNCAN THOMSON JUDY EGERTON
Characters and Characterisation in Raeburn and Artist’s Training in the
Raeburn’s Portraits 18th CenturyThursday 6 Nov., 13.10 Thursday 13 Nov., 13.10
NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.45 Sunday 12.00-17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January.
Admission
£4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of £2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including
those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
1. What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries?
A. Sun. 26 Oct. B. Thurs. 30 Oct. C. Thurs. 6 Nov. D. Thurs.13 Nov.
2. How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission?
A. £4. B. £8. C. £12. D. £16.
3. How can full-time students get group discounts?
A. They should go on Sunday mornings. B. They should come from art schools.
C. They must be led by teachers. D. They must have ID cards with them.
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【2022年全国乙卷】Henry Raeburn (1756-1823)
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland’s best loved painter, Sir
Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of
his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in
the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to Raeburn Raeburn’s English Contemporaries
Sunday 26 Oct., 15.00 Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10
DUNCAN THOMSON JUDY EGERTON
Characters and Characterisation in Raeburn and Artist’s Training in theRaeburn’s Portraits 18th Century
Thursday 6 Nov., 13.10 Thursday 13 Nov., 13.10
NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.45 Sunday 12.00-17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January.
Admission
£4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of £2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including
those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
1. What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries?
A. Sun. 26 Oct. B. Thurs. 30 Oct. C. Thurs. 6 Nov. D. Thurs.13 Nov.
2. How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission?
A. £4. B. £8. C. £12. D. £16.
3. How can full-time students get group discounts?
A. They should go on Sunday mornings. B. They should come from art schools.
C. They must be led by teachers. D. They must have ID cards with them.
Passage4
【2022年全国甲卷】Theatres and Entertainment
St David’s Hall
St David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s
entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh
Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films
and classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF 10 1 AH
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences
and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking forthe best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF 10 5 BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a
place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to
do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family
shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF 24 4 YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than 100
years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is
Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF 10 3 LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
1. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted?
A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club.
C. At Sherman Cymru. D. At St David’s Hall.
2. What can people do at the Glee Club?
A. Watch musicals. B. Enjoy comedies.
C. See family shows. D. Do creative things.
3. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre?
A. www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B. www.shermancymru.co.uk
C. www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D. www.stdavidshalleardiff.co.uk
Passage5
【2022年北京卷】Peer ( 同伴 ) Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a peer-facilitated learning programme
available to students enrolled ( 注册 ) in most core units of study in our business school.
PASS involves weekly sessions where you work in groups to tackle specially prepared problem sets, based
around a unit of study you’re enrolled in.
PASS doesn’t re-teach or deliver new content. It’s an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the keypoints from lecture materials while you are applying your skills to solve problems.
You work interactively with your peers. As a peer group, you decide what is covered in each session. That
way, PASS directly responds to your needs and feedback.
Registration in Term 2 will open at 9 am, 21 September 2022.
Waiting lists
If a session is full, you can register for the waiting list. We will email you if a place becomes available or if a
new session is to be held.
When you are placed on a waiting list, we will email you a number which tells you where you are on the list.
If you are close to the front of the list, you have a good chance of gaining a place in the programme in the near
future.
Deregistering
If you miss two PASS sessions in a row, you will be deregistered and your place will be given to someone on
the waiting list. Make sure you fill in the attendance sheet at each session to record your attendance.
You’ll be informed by email if you are being deregistered as a result of missing sessions. If you believe you
have received the email in error, email the PASS office at passoffice@umbs. edu..
21. In PASS, students ________.
A. attend new lectures B. decide their own schedules
C. prepare problem sets in groups D. use their skills to solve problems
22. What can students do if a session is full?
A. Fill in the attendance sheet. B. Sign up for the waiting list.
C. Report their needs and feedback. D. Email the office their numbers on the list.
23. Students will be deregistered if ________.
A. they send emails in error B. they fail to work interactively
C. they give their places to others D. they miss two sessions in a row
Passage6
【2022年天津卷第二次】Getting into college is a big step for high school graduates, and it comes with a lot
of changes. For most students, it’s the first time they’re living away from home and managing their own life. Not
surprisingly, adapting to this new lifestyle can be challenging. The following four tips will make high school
graduates better prepared for college life.
Goal setting
When setting goals, whether they’re academic, career, or personal, re-member they should be attainable butnot too easy, so that you really have to push yourself to achieve them, and feel rewarded when you do. Writing
down your goals and breaking down each huge, long-term goal into smaller more practical ones can help make it
feel more real, and writing out a plan for achieving it can give you a roadmap to success.
Interpersonal skills
At college, you will interact with fellow students, professors, librarians, and many others. Strong interpersonal
skills will help you build relationships during this time, and get more out of them. If you feel that your interpersonal
skills need some work, practice asking thoughtful questions and listening closely, develop your understanding by
putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, and enhance your self-confidence.
Studying
With fewer in-class hours and more on-your-own learning, you’re required to really digest learning material
rather than simply memorize facts. To be successful in college you’ll need to learn how to integrate large amounts
of information obtained through reading, do research, and write papers. Organization is the key, so if you are not
someone who is naturally organized, set up your study schedule.
Budgeting
Managing money is a critical life skill, and for many, it is at college that they develop it for the first time. Start
by estimating your financial balance. Then give high priority to the expenses on basic needs and determine how
much money to set aside every month to cover those costs. Don’t forget about savings…and the fun stuff(movies,
dinners out), too.
36. Who is this passage most probably written for?
A. College teachers.
B. University graduates.
C. High school teachers.
D. Would-be college students.
37. What is the author’s suggestion for reaching a huge goal?
A. Divide it into smaller, more achievable ones.
B. Reward oneself for each goal one has set.
C. Purchase a clear, updated roadmap.
D. Push oneself to an upper level.
38. One of the suggested ways to enhance your interpersonal skills is to ________.
A. prepare complicated questions
B. try on someone else’s shoesC. listen to others carefully
D. take advantage of others
39. What is the key to successful college study according to the author?
A. Being well-organized.
B. Being well-informed.
C. Effective reading skills.
D. Reliable research methods.
40. To learn how to manage money, the first thing to do is________.
A. save money for financial investment
B. estimate one’s income and expenses
C. set aside money for fun activities
D. open a personal bank account
2021年阅读理解应用文
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【2021年新高考全国Ⅰ 卷】Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel
( 旅 社 ). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to
stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow Hostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the
best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too
noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro Palace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff
members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the
rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station Hostel
If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful
furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning
and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to allof the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you
arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
21. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?
A. Comfort. B. Security.
C. Price. D. Location.
22. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?
A. Yellow Hostel. B. Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C. Youth Station Hostel. D. Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.
23. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?
A. It gets noisy at night. B. Its staff is too talkative.
C. It charges for Wi-Fi. D. It’s inconveniently located.
Passage2
【2021年新高考全国Ⅱ 卷】Things to Do in Yorkshire This Summer
Harrogate Music Festival
Since its birth, Harrogate Music Festival has gone from strength to strength. This year, we are celebrating our
50th anniversary. We begin on 1st June with Manchester Camerata and Nicola Benedetti, presenting an amazing
programme of Mozart pieces.
Dates:1 June-31 July
Tickets:£12-£96
Jodie's Fitness Summer Classes
As the summer months roll in, our Georgian country estate makes the perfect setting for an outdoor fitness
session. Come and work out with our qualified personal trainer, Jodie McGregor, on the grounds of the Middleton
Lodge estate.
We will be holding a free taster session on 23rd May, at 10 am, to demonstrate the variety of effective and
active exercises. There are eight spaces available for the taster session. Advance bookings are
required(info@middletonlodge.co.uk.paris)
Dates:23 May-11 July
Tickets: £7.50 per session
Felt Picture Making
Working from an inspirational picture, this workshop at Helmsley Arts Centre will teach you the techniques
you will need to recreate your picture in wool.We will also discuss the origins of felt, what enables wool fibres to become felt and how the processes we use
work.
Dates: 12 June-12 July
Tickets: £40 including materials
Figure It Out!-Playing with Math
A new exhibition in Halifax uses everyday activities to explain the hidden math principles we all use on a
regular basis. Pack a bag, cut a cake, guess which juice container holds the most liquid, and much more. Discover
how architects, product designers and scientists use similar skills in their work.
Dates:7 May-10 June
Tickets: Free
1. What should you do if you want to attend the taster session of Jodie's fitness classes?
A. Join a fitness club. B. Pay a registration fee.
C. Make a booking. D. Hire a personal trainer.
2. How much is the ticket for Felt Picture Making?
A. £7.50. B. £12. C. £40. D. £96.
3. Which of the following starts earliest?
A. Harrogate Music Festival. B. Jodie's Fitness Summer Classes.
C. Felt Picture Making. D. Figure It Out!-Playing with Math.
Passage3
【2021年全国甲卷】A Take a view, the Landscape（风景）Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea
of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers.Each year, the high standard of entries has
shown that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the very best photography of the British landscape.Take
a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all comers of the UK and beyond.
It was an extremely cold winter's evening and freezing fog hung in the air. I
Mike Shepherd(2011) climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that the mist was little more than a few
feet deep, and though it was only a short climb, I found myself completely above it and
Skiddaw in Winter
looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sum setting in the west. I used
Cumbria, England classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into
Photoshop, to achieve the black—and—white image（图像）.
I was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking
Timothy Smith(2014)
up a path through the forest towards Shutlingsloe. a local high point, I came across a
Macclesfield Forest small clearing and immediately noticed the dead yellow grasses set against the fresh
snow. The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the view from
Cheshire, England
the foreground right through into the forest.1. Who would most probably enter for Take a view?
A. Writers. B. Photographers. C. Painters. D. Tourists.
2. What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common?
A. They are winter images.
B. They are in black and white.
C. They show mountainous scenes.
D. They focus on snow—covered forests.
3. Where can the text be found?
A. In a history book. B. In a novel. C. In an art magazine. D. In a biography.
Passage4
【2021年全国乙卷】The Biggest Stadiums in the World
People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built
the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design.
Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry
compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.
These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable
seat—tend to keep stadium capacities（容量） slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are
the days of thousands standing to watch the match.
For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks
them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.
All these stadiums are still funtiona1, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.
·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.
·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.
·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.
·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.
·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.
21. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?
A. 104,944. B. 107,601. C. About 150,000. D. About 250,000.
22. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest?
A. Michigan Stadium. B. Beaver Stadium. C. Ohio Stadium. D. Kyle Field.
23. What do the listed stadiums have in common?A. They host big games. B. They have become tourist attractions.
C. They were built by Americans. D. They are favored by architects.
Passage5
【2021年北京卷】If you are planning to start a career in the field of education，science，or culture，then
an internship（实习） at UNESCO will be ideal for you．
Who can apply？
You have completed your full-time university studies；or．
You are studying in a graduate program for a master's degree．
Applicants in technical assignments must have reached the last year of their studies in a technical
institution．
What are the requirements？
You must be at least 20 years old．
You should have a good command （掌握） of either English or French．
You must have an excellent knowledge of office-related software．
You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment．
You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills．
What do you need to prepare？
Visa：You should obtain the necessary visas．
Travel：You must arrange and finance your travel to and from the location where you will do your
internship．
Medical insurance：You must show proof of a comprehensive health insurance valid（有效的）in the
target country for the entire period of the internship．UNESCO will provide limited insurance coverage up to
USD30,000 for the internship period．
Medical certificate：You must provide a medical certificate indicating you are fit to work．
Motivation letter：You should have your motivation letter ready before filling out the application
form．
Your application will be accessed by UNESCO managers and will stay in our database for six months．We do
not respond to every candidate．If selected，you will be contacted by a manager．If you do not receive any
update within six months，it means that your application has not been successful．
21. According to this passage，applicants are required to________．
A. hold a master's degree in scienceB. have international work experience
C. be fluent in either English or French
D. present a letter from a technical institution
22. What will UNESCO provide for the internship period？
A. Limited medical insurance coverage．
B. Training in communication skills．
C. A medical certificate for work．
D. Financial support for travel．
23. What should applicants do before filling out the application form？
A. Contact UNESCO managers． B. Get access to the database．
C. Keep a motivation letter at hand． D. Work in a team for six months．
Passage6
【2021年天津卷第二次】When starting college, most students enjoy a week's stay on campus before classes
actually begin. What should you do with that time? Below are several tips to ease（使熟悉） yourself into college
life.
Participating in Campus Welcome Activities
Most universities host welcome events before the academic year officially begins, including freshmen
orientations （迎新会），campus picnics, and entertainments like concerts.
Participating in such events is a great way to learn about school facilities and understand campus culture: What
do students do for fiin? What are their favorite classes? What is the history of your university? It can help you
observe campus life outside the classroom.
Exploring Campus
Getting to know where essential campus resources are—such as the student advising center, psychological
services, and the tutoring center~~will make your first few weeks on campus a lot easier, because you won't have to
look for them while still getting used to your classes.
Take some time to check out the buildings where your classes will be held. This will prevent you from getting
lost in the first few days of classes, and familiarize you with how long it takes to get from place to place. If you're
worried about taking classes one after another in different buildings, a quick test run won't hurt. That way, you will
avoid potential time delays in getting to your classes.
Starting a Routine
Before getting too excited about all of the fun things you will be able to do during the week, remember thatyou do have a pretty big schedule change coming up. Starting classes means being in different places at different
times, so it’s a great idea to start getting used to that routine right this week.
What helps you most is to schedule your sleep. Following the planned time will ensure you have enough sleep
to get to those early classes and stay wide awake.
If you have other daily routines, such as exercising or talking on the phone with family, work those into your
day-to-day life before classes start so that you get a better idea of how they fit in with your schedule.
36. By participating in campus welcome activities, freshmen can .
A. learn about campus culture
B. get their course schedule
C. have a physical examination
D. take an entrance test
37. Why are freshmen advised to have a quick test run between buildings ?
A. To see how many facilities they can use.
B. To avoid being late for future classes.
C. To help those getting lost on campus.
D. To practice running on their way to class.
38. When is it best for freshmen to start getting used to the new routine?
A. On the first day of their classes.
B. Before the orientation week.
C. After their first-day classes.
D. During the orientation week.
39. What does the author suggest freshmen do to stay focused in class?
A. Take physical exercise before class.
B. Leave their phones powered off.
C. Take early classes every day.
.
D Keep to the sleep schedule.
40. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A. To offer some tips on making an easier start at college.
B. To remind freshmen about the first day of school.
C. To help freshmen organize campus activities.
D. To share his college experience with the reader.Passage7
【2021年天津卷第一次】 Job for You!
Family Alliance Meal Delivery
Family Alliance is looking for people who can
deliver hot Chinese meals one to two times a Lancaster Design
week for people with disabilities in north suburban
We provide full furnishings, like donated kitchen
Fairfield County.
equipment and furniture items, for the new homes of
All applicants must have a driver's license and people who were oncehomeless.
access to a car. Gas will be covered for each
We need people who can work at our warehouse （仓
delivery.
库）sorting and packing items to be delivered to
Working hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and
families, repair donated furniture and more. Candidates
Fridays
will be matched with a task based on skill set.
For more information, contact Charles Chen
Interested? Submit your application to
at cchen@famd.com
www.lancasterdesign.org
Or call 740-6668988
Or call 740-6119735
Lancaster Weekly
Would you like the opportunity to earn extra cash Parkview Nursing Home
close to home? If so we have a vacancy in our
Caregivers are wanted. We seek people who are patient
team which would suit you.
and caring, and who have experience and interest in
Both adults and youngsters aged 13+ are required working with older adults.
to deliver our newspaper. You may I have to cover
As part of the package, initial and follow-up training
some distance. Bicycles are available if needed.
sessions are provided and accommodation is available
Working hours: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays if required.
For more information For more details, visit us at Unit 3 Park View Lane
Call 740-6538360 Or contact Ellen White at 740-6968399
36．Which job requires a driver's license?
A．Delivering meals.
B．Delivering newspapers.
C．Working at the warehouse.
D．Working at the nursing home.
37．Which of the following is TRUE about the Lancaster Design job?
A．Applicants are expected to design furniture.
B．Work is arranged according to one's skill set.
C．It involves collecting furniture from homes.
D．It favors applicants who are homeless.38．A middle-school student is most likely to be hired by.
A．Family Alliance Meal Delivery
B．Lancaster Design
C．Lancaster Weekly
D．Parkview Nursing Home
39．Which number should you call if you want to work with the elderly?
A．740-6668988.
B．740-6119735.
C．740-6538360.
D．740-6968399.
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Passage1
【2020年新课标Ⅰ】Train Information
All customers travelling on TransLink services must be in possession of a valid ticket before boarding. For
ticket information，please ask at your local station or call 13 12 30.
While Queensland Rail makes every effort to ensure trains run as scheduled，there can be no guarantee of
connections between trains or between train services and bus services.
Lost property(失物招领)
Call Lost Property on 13 16 17 during business hours for items lost on Queensland Rail services.
The lost property office is open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm and is located(位于)at Roma Street
station.
Public holidays
On public holidays, generally a Sunday timetable operates. On certain major event days，i.e.
Australia Day, Anzac Day, sporting and cultural days, special additional services may operate.
Christmas Day services operate to a Christmas Day timetable，Before travel please visit translink. com. au or
call TransLink on 13 12 30 anytime.
Customers using mobility devices
Many stations have wheelchair access from the car park or entrance to the station platforms.
For assistance, please Queensland Rail on 13 16 17.
Guardian trains (outbound)Depart Origin Destination Arrive
6:42pm Altandi Varsity Lakes 7:37pm
7:29pm Central Varsity Lakes 8:52pm
8:57pm Fortitude Valley Varsity Lakes 9:52pm
11:02pm Roma Street Varsity Lakes 12:22am
21. What would you do to get ticket information?
A. Call 13 16 17. B. Visit translink .com.au.
C. Ask at the local station. D. Check the train schedule.
22. At which station can you find the lost property office?
A. Altandi. B. Roma Street. C. Varsity Lakes. D. Fortitude Valley.
23. Which train would you take if you go from Central to Varsity Lakes?
A. 6:42 pm. B. 7:29 pm. C. 8:57 pm. D. 11:02 pm.
Passage 2
【2020年新课标Ⅱ】The Lake District Attractions Guide
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
History, Culture & Landscape(景观). Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and
award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International
Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.
Open:29 Mar-29 Oct，Sun to Thurs.
Tearoom，Gardens & Gift Shop:10.30-17.00(16.00 in Oct).
House:11.15-16.00(15.00 in Oct)
Town: Pooley Bridge & Penrith
Abbot Hall art Gallery & Museum
Those viewing the quality of Abbot Hall’s temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a
city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition
programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.
Open: Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10.30 -17.00 Sumner.10.30 -16.00 Winter.
Town:Kendal
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Discover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art andfamily fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit
from fine art to interactive fun, so there’s something for everyone!
Open: High Season 1 Apr – 31 Oct: Mon to Sat 10.00 – 17.00, Sun 11.00 – 17.00.
Low Season 1 Nov – 31 Mar: Mon to Sat 10.00 – 16.30, Sun 12.00 – 16.30.
Town: Carlisle
Dove Cottage & The wordsworth Museum
Discover William Wordsworth’s inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his
hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the café.
Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.
Open: Daily, 09.30 – 17.30 (last admission 17.00).
Town: Grasmere
21. When is the House at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens open on Sundays in July?
A. 09.30-17.30. B. 10.30-16.00. C. 11.15-16.00. D. 12.00-16.30
22. What can visitors do at Abbot Hall Art Gallery & Museum?
A. Enjoy Ronney’s works.
B. Have some interactive fun.
C. Attend a famous festival.
D. Learn the history of a family
23. Where should visitors go if they want to explore Wordsworth’s life?
A. Penrith. B. Kendal. C. Carlisle. D. Grasmere.
Passage3
【2020年新课标Ⅲ】Journey Back in Time with Scholars
Classical Provence(13days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence，France，with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some
of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of
Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶)villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful
experience.
Southern Spain(15days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香)of oranges，but it is also a treasury of ancient remains
including the cities left by the Greeks，Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald
Messier to historic Toledo，Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.China’s Sacred Landscapes(21days)
Discover the China of”past ages，its walled cities，temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp.
Highlights(精彩之处)include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou’s rolling hills，waterways
and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in
Shanghai.
Tunisia(17days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga，the
underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and
Matmata，uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
21. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain？
A. Historical monuments. B. Fields of flowers.
C. Van Gogh’s paintings. D. Greek buildings.
22. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about？
A. France. B. Spain. C. China. D. Tunisia.
23. Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour？
A. White towns. B. Underground cities. C. Tile-roofed villages. D. Rolling hills.
Passage4
【2020年新高考全国Ⅰ 卷（山东卷）】POETRY CHALLENGE
Write a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.
Prizes
3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D. C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the
winner’s choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and
Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.
6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo
and pilot Linda Finch.
50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-
shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight.
Rules
Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.
■Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.
■Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper.■On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.
■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.
1. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Six.
2. What will each of the honorable mention winners get?
A. A plane ticket. B. A book by Corinne Szabo.
C. A special T-shirt. D. A photo of Amelia Earhart.
3. Which of the following will result in disqualification?
A. Typing your poem out. B. Writing a poem of 120 words.
C. Using both sides of the paper. D. Mailing your entry on October 30.
Passage5
【2020年新高考全国Ⅱ 卷（海南卷）】Pali Overnight Adventures offers children and teens exciting
experiences this summer. From broadcasting to street art, these are just 4 of the 17 highly unique camps being
offered.
Broadcasting Camp
Become the next star reporter, news writer, director or producer. While running every aspect of our own news
station, kids and their fellow campers will create and host a broadcast airing each night at dinner for the entire
camp. Every night it goes on the web, keeping parents and the world informed of the happenings at Pali.
Secret Agent Camp
In the movie Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise made being a secret agent seem like the coolest job ever.
Campers who sign up for the 2-week secret agent camp can get to know about the life of real secret agents by
learning strategies and military skills on the paintball field.
Culinary Camp
If your child enjoys being in the kitchen, then the culinary camp is definitely the right fit. Campers learn
technical skills of roasting, frying and cutting, as well as some recipes that they can take home and share with their
families.
Street Art Camp
This camp takes creative license to an entirely new level. Campers will share their colorful ideas and
imagination with each other and work together to visualize, sketch and paint with non-traditional techniques to
create the coolest mural which will be displayed in public for all to see.
1. How many camps does Pali Overnight Adventures offer this summer?A. 2. B. 4. C. 17. D. 21.
2. What will campers do at the Broadcasting Camp?
A. Create a website. B. Run a news station.
C. Meet a star reporter. D. Hold a dinner party.
3. Which camp will attract children who are interested in cooking?
A. Broadcasting Camp. B. Secret Agent Camp.
C. Culinary Camp D. Street Art Camp.
Passage6
【2020年北京卷】Lancom is a worldwide language learning app and a leader in the online language learning
industry with millions of active subscribers. We house a broad range of experts united by the common goal of
creating the best language learning tools possible. With advice from A I specialists, art designers and culture
researchers, our multi-language experts endow Lancom with an enormous potential for innovation within the world
of language leaning. Our courses, totalling 20,000 hours of content in 20 different languages, guarantee you
language skills you can use right away.
At the core of Lancom is a world-class effective method that enhances language leaning with advanced
technology.
Examples and dialogues are recorded with real native speakers instead of automatic computers. Lancom trains
your brain to learn efficiently, so you absorb more information while in the app and continue leaning outside of it.
The app makes our practical language lessons available wherever and whenever. We work directly for our leaners,
not for any third party. And it's all supported by an efficient customer service team, available through telephone,
email and online chat.
Millions of learners have their own stories and their own reasons for learning a new language. Lancom cares
about you and addresses your individual learning type. Lancom is the only product to offer courses tailored to your
native language, building on grammar and words you already know. Our content is about real-life topics that are
relevant because we know what matters to you is what sticks best. You will, find it very rewarding to learn with
Lancom.
Choose Your Subscription and Get Started
1 month 3 months 6 months 12 months
$12.95/m $8.95/m $7.45/m $6.95/m
Buy with confidence: 21-day money back guarantee! If you aren't satisfied, just write to Customer Servicewithin 21 days.
Contact & Support: customerservice@lancom.com
31. Who can provide Lancom with a huge potential for innovation in learning?
A. Culture researchers. B. AI specialists. C. Language experts. D. Art designers.
32. What lies at the core of the Lancom app?
A. A flexible system. B. An effective method.
C. The brain-training technique. D. The informative content.
33. Lancom claims that it is unique in its ___________.
A. personalised courses B. multiple languages
C. pricing policy D. service team
Passage7
【2020年江苏卷】
Some important dates in China’s fighting Covid-19 before May 7,2020
Jan 23: Wuhan declared temporary outbound (向外的) traffic restrictions.
Jan 24: National medical teams began to be sent to Hubei and wuhan.
Jan 20, 2020~ Feb 20,2020 Jan 27: The Central Steering (指导) Group arrived in Wuhan.
Feb 18: The daily number of newly cured and discharged (出院) patients
exceeded that of the newly confirmed cases.
Feb 21: Most provinces and equivalent administrative units started to lower their
public health emergency response level.
Feb 21, 2020~ Mar 17,2020 Feb 24: The WHO-China Joint Mission on Covid-19 held a press conference in
Beijing.
Mar 11-17: The epidemic (流行病) peak had passed in China as a whole.
Apr1: Chinese customs began NAT (核酸检测) on inbound arrivals at all points
of entry.
Mar 18,2020 ~Apr 28,2020
Apr 8: Wuhan lifted outbound traffic restrictions.
Apr 26: The last Covid-19 patient in Wuhan was discharged from hospital.
Apr 30: The public health emergency response was lowered to Level 2 in the
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Apr 29, 2020~ May 7,2020
May 7: The State Council released Guidelines on Conducting Covid-19
Prevention and Control on an Ongoing Basis.
56. What happened between January 20 and February 20?
A. The Central Steering Group arrived in Wuhan.
B. The WHO-China Joint Mission on Covid-19 held a press conference.C. The last Covid-19 patient in Wuhan was discharged from hospital.
D. Beijing lowered its emergency response level.
57. From which date were private cars allowed to go out of Wuhan?
A. January 23. B. March 11. C. April 8. D. May 7.
2019年阅读理解应用文
Passage1
【2019年全国卷 Ⅰ】Need a Job This Summer?
The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The
deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.
Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people
under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
Jobs for Youth
If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件)for this program.
Which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.
Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).
Summer Company
Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and
run their own summer businesses.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.
Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects
for eight weeks this summer.
Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.
Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)
Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer
positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for
persons with a disability.
21. What is special about Summer Company?
A. It requires no training before employment.
B. It provides awards for running new businesses.C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.
D. It offers more summer job opportunities.
22. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?
A. 15-18. B. 15-24. C. 15-29. D. 16-17.
23. Which program favors the disabled?
A. Jobs for Youth. B. Summer Company.
C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program. D. Summer Employment Opportunities.
Passage 2
【2019年全国卷Ⅱ】My Favourite Books
Jo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series(系列)of lifestyle books.
Here she picks her top reads.
Matilda
Roald Dahl
I once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl's writing and it gave me a new appreciation
for his strange and delightful words. Matilda's battles with her cruel me parents and the bossy headmisres，Miss
Trunchbull，are equally fumy and frightening，but they're also aspirational.
After Dark
Haruki Murakami
It’s about two sisters-Eri，a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping，and Mari, a young student . In
trying to connect to her sister. Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse ”night people” who are
hiding secrets.
Gone Girl
Gillian Fynn
There was a bit of me that didn't want to love this when everyone else on the planet did but the horror story is
brilliant. There's tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It's a real whodunit
and the frustration when you realise what's going on is horribly enjoyable
The Stand
Stephen King
This is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes
out 99.4% of the world's population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those let. Randall Flagg is one
of the scariest characters ever.21. Who does "I" refer to in the text?
A. Stephen King. B. Gillian Flynn.
C. Jo Usmar. D. Roald Dahl
22. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?
A. Cosmopolitan. B. Matilda.
C. After Dark. D. The Stand.
23. What kind of book is Gone Girl?)
A. A folk tale. B. A biography.
C. A love story. D. A horror story.
Passage 3
【2019年全国卷III】
OPENINGS AND PREVIEWS
Animals Out of Paper
Yolo！Productions and the Great Griffon present the play by Rajiv Joseph，in which an origami(折纸
术)artist invites a teenage talent and his teacher into her studio. Merri Milwe directs. In previews. Opens Feb.12.
(West Park Presbyterian Church，165 W.86th St.212-868-4444.)
The Audience
Helen Mirren stars in the play by Peter Morgan，about Queen Elizabeth II of the UK and her private meetings
with twelve Prime Ministers in the course of sixty years. Stephen Daldry directs. Also starring Dylan Baker and
Judith Ivey. Previews begin Feb.14.(Schoenfeld，236 W.45th St.212-239-6200.)
Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical about Alexander Hamilton，in which the birth of America is
presented as an immigrant story. Thomas Kail directs. In previews. Opens Feb.17.(Public，425 Lafayette St.212-
967-7555.)
On the Twentieth Century
Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher star in the musical comedy by Betty Comden and Adolph Green，
about a Broadway producer who tries to win a movie star's love during a cross-country train journey. Scott Ellis
directs，for Roundabout Theatre Company. Previews begin Feb.12.(American Airlines Theatre，227 W.42nd
St.212-719-1300.)
21. What is the play by Rajiv Joseph probably about?.
A. A type of art. B. A teenager's studio.C. A great teacher. D. A group of animals.
22. Who is the director of The Audience?
A. Helen Mirren. B. Peter Morgan.
C. Dylan Baker. D. Stephen Daldry.
23. Which play will you go to if you are interested in American history?
A. Animals Out of Paper. B. The Audience.
C. Hamilton. D. On the Twentieth Century.
Passage 4
【2019年浙江卷6月】Zachariah Fike has an unusual hobby. He finds old military(军队的)medals for sale
in antique stores and on the Internet.But unlike most collectors, Zac tracks down the medals’ rightful owners, and
returns them.
His effort to reunite families with lost medals began with a Christmas gift from his mother, a Purple Heart with
the name Corrado A. G. Piccoli, found in an antique shop. Zac knows the meaning of a Purple Heart-he earned one
himself in a war as a soldier. So when his mother gave him the medal, he knew right away what he had to do.
Through the Internet, Zac tracked down Corrado’s sister Adeline Rockko. But when he finally reached her, the
woman flooded him with questions: "Who are you？What antique shop？" However, when she hung up, she
regretted the way she had handled the call. So she called Zac back and apologized. Soon she drove to meet Zac in
Watertown, N.Y. "At that point, I knew she meant business, " Zac says. "To drive eight hours to come to see me."
The Piccolis grew up the children of Italian immigrants in Watertown. Corrado, a translator for the Army
during WWII, was killed in action in Europe.
Before hearing from Zac, Adeline hadn’t realized the medal was missing. Like many military medals, the one
Zac’s mother had found was a family treasure." This medal was very precious to my parents. Only on special
occasions(场合)would they take it out and let us hold it in our hands," Adeline says.
As a child, Adeline couldn't understand why the medal was so significant. “But as I grew older,” Adeline says,
"and missed my brother more and more, I realized that was the only thing we had left." Corrado Piccoli’s Purple
Heart medal now hangs at the Italian American Civic Association in Watertown.
Zac recently returned another lost medal to a family in Alabama. Since he first reunited Corrado’s medal, Zac
says his record is now 5 for 5.
21. Where did Zac get a Purple Heart medal for himself？
A. In the army.
B. In an antique shop.C. From his mother.
D. From Adeline Rockko.
22. What did Zac realize when Adeline drove to meet him？
A. She was very impolite.
B. She was serious about the medal.
C. She suspected his honesty.
D. She came from a wealthy family.
23. What made Adeline treasure the Purple Heart?
A. Her parents’ advice.
B. Her knowledge of antiques.
C. Her childhood dream.
D. Her memory of her brother.
Passage 5
【2019 年北京卷】Want to explore new cultures，meet new people and do something worthwhile at the
same time? You can do all the three with Global Development Association(GDA).Whatever stage of life you're at，
wherever you go and whatever project you do in GDA，you'll create positive changes in a poor and remote
community(社区).
We work with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our volunteers are aged 17-24.Now we need
volunteer managers aged 25-75.They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programmes.
We have such roles as project managers，mountain leaders，and communication officers.
Depending on which role you choose，you could help to increase a community's access to safe drinking
water，or help to protect valuable local cultures. You might also design an adventure challenge to train young
volunteers.
Not only will you help our young volunteers to develop personally，you'll also learn new skills and increase
your cultural awareness. You may have chances to meet new people who'll become your lifelong friends.
This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes:
Schedule
Country
4-week programmes 7-week programmes
Algeria 5 Jul.- 1Aug. 20Jun. -7Aug.
Egypt 24 Jul-20 Aug. 19Jun.-6 Aug.Kenya 20 Jul.-16Aug. 18 Jun.-5 Aug.
South Africa 2Aug.-29 Aug. 15 Jun.-2Aug.
GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is
needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.
There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills
while bringing benefits to the communities.
Find out more about joining a GDA programme:
.
Website:wwwglodeve.org
Email:humanresources@glodeve.org
31. What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers?
A. To seek local partners B. To take in young volunteers
C. To carry out programmes D. To foster cultural awareness
32. The programme beginning in August will operate in__________.
A. Egypt B. Algeria C. Kenya D. South Afria
33. The shared goal of GDA’s projects to __________.
A. explore new cultures B. protect the environment
C. gain corporate benefit D. help communities in need
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A
【2019年江苏卷】
Whatever your age or interests, Buxton has
something to see or do to make your visit
truly memorable.
High energy
If you desire physical activities, you can
choose activities
from swimming to horse riding. Explore the heights
with Go Ape, the high wire forest adventure course, or
journey beneath the earth at Poole's Cavern. And don't
forget: we are surrounded by a natural playground just
perfect for walking, caving, climbing and cycling.
High minded
Buxton is justifiably proud of its cultural life and you' ll
find much to suit all tastes with art, music, opera and the
performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts
Centre and Green Man Gallery. There are plenty ofopportunities for the creative person to become involved, including workshops and events.
Keeping the kids happy
Children love the small train and playgrounds in the
Pavilion Gardens and there’s plenty more to explore
at the Buxton Museum. There's a new indoor play
centre, plus the special events and workshops, and
others during school holiday periods
56. If you want to take an underground journey, which place is the best choice?
A. Pole's Caven. B. Pavilion Gardens.
C. Buxton Museum. D. Green Man Gallery.
57. Buxton Open House & Pavilion Arts Centre is special because it offers ________.
A. rides in small trains B. courses in modern arts
C. artistic and cultural activities D. basic courses in horse riding
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【2019年天津卷】History Fair Competition
Understanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation.
History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past. It is an essential part of who we
are today and who we will become. Thornton fiddle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history
exciting，engaging，and fun！
This Year's Theme
All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of
life for Americans throughout history. To many people，technology means computers，hand-held devices，or
vehicles that travel to distant planets. However，technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve
a problem，touching lives in countless ways.
Individuals or groups may enter one of the following categories：
·Performance
·Documentary（纪实作品）
·Essay Writing
Category Requirements
Performance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used，
they should truly represent a given period.
Documentary: A visual presentation（such as a video，slide show，or computer project）no more than 10minutes long. A desktop computer，screen，projector，and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide
their presentations on CDs before Friday，March 23.
Essay Writing: An academic paper of 2，000 to 2，500 words. No illustrations（图解）are allowed. Please
do not include covers. A list of references must be included.
Important Dates
January 5 Submit a topic proposal to your history teacher. The teacher may require a second proposal
if the first is off-topic or unclear.
February 5 Submit a first draft of your essay，performance script（剧本），or documentary
highlights.
February 19 A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an
opportunity to improve their products.
March 9 Submit a final draft of your essay.
March 15 Performance and documentary committee preview
March 24 Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition
7：00A. M-9：00A. M Participants signing in at the gym
10：00A. M. -6：00PM. Competition and judges' review
7：00P.M. Awards ceremony and picnic
36. According to Paragraph 1，what is the major goal of understanding history？
A. To preserve national traditions.
B. To prepare for a history competition.
C. To better know the present and future.
D. To further explore historical mysteries.
37. What is the theme of this year's competition？
A. Technology advances science.
B. Science interacts with technology.
C. Science has made the study of history easy.
D. Technology has improved the life of Americans.
.
38. Among the items provided by the school for a visual presentation are__________
A. special clothes and a screen
B. a desktop computer and a CD
C. a projector and special clothesD. a desktop computer and loudspeakers
39. What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the category requirement?
A. Include more information in the essay.
B. Remove the references.
C. Provide a cover for the essay.
D. Explain the details with illustrations.
40. What will the committee of teachers do on February 19?
A. Preview performances and documentaries.
B. Make comments on the materials.
C. Improve the participant's first draft.
D. Collect a second proposal from the participant.
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【2018年全国Ⅰ卷】Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of
Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they
blossom. Reserve your spot before availability – and the cherry blossoms – disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the
monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop.
Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience
Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most
interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7 miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the
monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for
photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders
are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
21. Which tour do you need to book in advance?
A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
22. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?
A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.
C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.
23. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?
A. City maps. B. Cameras.
C. Meals. D. Safety lights.
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【2018年全国Ⅱ卷】Summer Activities
Students should read the list with their parents/careers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms
will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are
finalised, parents/careers will be asked to sign to confirm their child’s choices.
Member of
Activity Description Cost
staff
Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new
Outdoor personal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take
Adventure part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild camping on Mr. Clemens £140
(OUT) Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the
great outdoor environment.
WWI On Monday we travel to London. After staying overnight in
Battlefields London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World
Mrs. Milson £425
War I battlefields. On Day 3 we cross into Belgium. Thursday sees
and Paris
us make the short journey to Paris where we will visit DisneylandParis park, staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks.
(WBP) Our final day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main
sights.
Crafty Four days of product design centred around textiles. Making
lovely objects using recycled and made materials. Bags, cushions
Foxes Mrs. Goode £30
and decorations...Learn skills and leave with modern and unusual
(CRF) textiles.
Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight
Potty about
in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatley-on -Thames, guided tour
Potter
of Oxford to see the film locations, picnic lunch outside Oxford’s Miss Drake £150
(POT) Christchurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the
University Parks, before heading back to Exeter.
21. Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?
A. OUT. B. WBP. C. CRF. D. POT.
22. What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wilson?
A. Travel to London.
B. See a parade and fireworks.
C. Tour central Paris.
D. Visit the WWI battlefields.
23. How long does Potty about Potter last?
A. Two days. B. Four days.
C. Five days. D. One week.
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【2018年全国Ⅲ卷】Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens
Visitor Information
How to Get to Holker
By Car： Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6.Approximale travel times: Windermere-20 minutes,
Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-I hour 30 minutes.z.x.xk
By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to
major cities & airports.
Opening Times
Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November.
Admission Charges
Hall & Gardens Gardens
Adults: £12.00 £8.00Groups £9 £5.5
Producers: Market 13th April
Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe
ideas.
Holker Garden Festival 30th May
The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the
most popular events in gardening.
National Garden Day 28th August
Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour
with our garden guide.
Winter Market 8th November
This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music
show and nice street entertainment.
21. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?
A. 20minutes. B. 25 minutes.
C. 45 minutes. D. 90 minutes.
22. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens?
A. £l2.00. B. £9.00.
C. £8.0 D. £5.50
23. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?
A. Producers' Market. B. Holker Garden Festival.
C. National Garden Day. D. Winter Market.
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【2018年江苏卷】The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028211-535-7710 www.metmuseum.org
Entrances
Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
Hours
Open 7 days a week.
Sunday-Thursday 10:00-17:30
Friday and Saturday 10:00-21:00
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
Admission
$25.00 recommended for adults, $12.00 recommended for students, includes the Main Building and The
Cloisters(回廊）on the same day; free for children under 12 with an adult.
Free with Admission
All special exhibitions, as well as films, lectures, guided tours, concerts, gallery talks, and family/children's
programs are free with admission.
Ask about today's activities at the Great Hall Information Desk.
The Cloisters Museum and GardensThe Cloisters museum and gardens is a branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and
architecture of Europe in the Middle Ages. The extensive collection consists of masterworks in sculpture, colored
glass, and precious objects from Europe dating from about the 9th to the 15th century.
Hours: Open 7 days a week.
March-October 10:00-17:15
November-February 10:00-16:45
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
56. How much may they pay if an 11-year-old girl and her working parents visit the museum?
A. $12. B. $37.
C. $ 50. D. $ 62
57. The attraction of the Cloisters museum and gardens lies in the fact that ________.
A. it opens all the year round
B. its collections date from the Middle Ages
C. it has a modern European-style garden
D. it sells excellent European glass collections
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【2018年天津卷】Fire Prevention Information
The University of Adelaide employs a full-time staff of fire prevention professionals. They inspect all campus
buildings and test and maintain all sprinkler(喷水灭火装置）systems fire alarms and fire extinguishers (灭火器).
They also provide educational programs or fire safety in the residence hall. Whenever you move to a new area, you
should locate the fire alarm pull stations and the two exits nearest your room.
Fire Alarms
The floors of all campus buildings are equipped with manual(手动的）fire alarm systems which include fire
alarm pull stations and pipes. Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat
detectors, smoke detectors and sprinklers. For your safety, never tamper with(胡乱摆弄）these systems. False firealarms are illegal and may lead to imprisonment.
Fire Drills
A fire drill will be conducted in your residence hall every semester. During a fire drill, please do the following:
·Take your room key and ID, close and lock the door to your room.
·Exit immediately from the nearest emergency exit do not use a lift.
·Meet outside of your residence hall and wait for further instructions.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each apartment. Use a fire extinguisher only if you have
been trained to do so. Irresponsible use of a fire extinguisher can create a dangerous situation for other residents
and could result in damage to personal property.
Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.
Smoke Detector
A smoke detector is on the ceiling in your room. Some buildings also have heat detectors on the ceilings. Do
the following to ensure the safe operation of your smoke detector:
·If your smoke detector is working properly, the red light should be on. If the red light is not blinking（闪
动），contact residence hall staff immediately.
·Do not cover or block your smoke detector in any way.
·If a smoke detector sets off an alarm and there is no fire or smoke, inform your hall staff.
36. What is the main duty of the fire prevention professionals?
A. To provide part-time jobs for students.
B. To lead the students to the nearest exits.
C. To check and maintain fire prevention equipment.
D. To train teachers to be fire prevention professionals.
37. What do the automatic fire alarm systems include?
A. Pipes and smoke detectors.
B. Smoke detectors and sprinklers.
C. Fire alarm pull stations and pipes.
D. Sprinklers and fire alarm pull stations
38. In a fire drill, the students should ________.
A. rush quickly to a lift
B. gather at the nearest exit.C. shut the door and leave at once
D. wait for instructions in the hall
39. What do we know about the use of fire extinguishers?
A. Using them wrongly results in punishment.
B. Irresponsible use of them can damage them.
C. Improper use of them can destroy the apartment.
D. Using them without a trainer present is forbidden.
40. To ensure the safe operation of the smoke detector, one should_________.
A. contact the hall staff regularly
B. cover the things that burn easily
C. start the smoke detector in a fire
D. make certain the red light is working
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【2017年新课标Ⅰ卷】Pacific Science Center Guide
◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s Store
Don’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful
science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right
next to the Laser Dome.
◆Hungry?
Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of
lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and
is open daily until one hour Pacific Science Center closes.
◆Rental Information
Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1
near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the
Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.
◆Support Pacific Science Center
Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong
learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 millionpeople a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over
Washington State. It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support
from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various
ways you can support Pacific Science Center.
21. Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?
A. In Building 1.
B. In Building 3.
C. At the Laser Dome.
D. At the Denny Way entrance.
22. What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?
A. Train science teachers.
B. Distribute science books.
C. Inspire scientific research.
D. Take science to the classroom.
23. What is the purpose of the last part of the text?
A. To encourage donations.
B. To advertise coming events.
C. To introduce special exhibits.
D. To tell about the Center’s history.
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【2017年新课标Ⅱ卷】In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy
speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for.
Please come and join us.
National Theatre of China Beijing | Chinese
This great occasion(盛会)will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s
productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s
Richard Ⅲ will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.
Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30pm & 6.30pm
Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | Georgian
One of the most famous theatres in Georgia,the Marjanishvili,founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre
festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed(指导) by the company’sArtistic Director Levan Tsuladze.
Date & Time: Friday 18 May, 2.30pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30pm
Deafinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language(BSL)
By translating the rich and humourous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely
Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing
worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.
Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May,7.30pm
Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv | Hebrew
The Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution,
the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognised as the national
theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.
Date & Time: Monday 28 May, 7.30pm & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30pm
21. Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?
A. Richard Ⅲ. B. Love’s Labour’s Lost.
C. As You Like It. D. The Merchant of Venice.
22. What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?
A. It has two groups of actors.
B. It is the leading theatre in London.
C. It performs plays in BSL.
D. It is good at producing comedies.
23. When can you see a play in Hebrew?
A. On Saturday 28 April.
B. On Sunday 29 April.
C. On Tuesday 22 May.
D. On Tuesday 29 May.
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【2017年新课标Ⅲ卷】San Francisco Fire Engine Tours
San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: February 1st through April 30th
This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous
Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in ticketsprice)
Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.
Duration(时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st
This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun
history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.
Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st
Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your
warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.
Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd
This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is
provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.
Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
21. Which of the tours is available in March?
A. San Francisco Winery Tour.
B. Back to the Fifties Tour.
C. Spooky Hallowen Tour.
D. Holiday Lights Tour.
22. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A. Go to Treasure Island.
B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.
C. Have free ice cream.
D. Visit the Presidio district.
23. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?
A. Take some drinks.
B. Set off early in the morning.
C. Wear warm clothes.
D. Make reservations in advance.
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【2017年江苏卷】A
CHRONOLOGICA
——The Unbelievable Years that Defined History
DID YOU KNOW…
In 105 AD paper was invented in China?
When Columbus discovered the New World?
The British Museum opened in 1759?
CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through
time, from the foundation of Rome to the creation of
the Internet. Along the way are tales of kings and
queens, hot air balloons…and monkeys in space.
Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years in
world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor
wasn’t always as good as it sounds, how the Hundred
Years’ War didn’t actually last for 100 years and why
Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record.
CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history, beautifully
illustrated and full of unbelievable facts. While
CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in
history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great,
this book also gives an account of the lives of lesser-known
individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and
sculptor Gutzon Borglum.
This complete but brief historical collection is certain to
entertain readers young and old, and guaranteed to present
even the biggest history lover with something new!
56. What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the next?
A. A biography. B. A travel guide.
C. A history book. D. A science fiction.
57. How does the writer recommend CHRONOLOGICA to readers?A. By giving details of its collection. B. By introducing some of its contents.
C. By telling stories at the beginning. D. By comparing it with other books.
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【2016 年新课标Ⅰ卷】You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel
Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100
years?
Jane Addams(1860—1935)
Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and
worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and
services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson(1907—1964)
If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book
Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on
the world’s lakes and oceans.
Sandra Day O’Connor(1930—present)
When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find
work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first
woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24
years on the top court.
Rosa Parks(1913—2005)
On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white
passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more
than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. ＂The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,＂ said Parks.
21. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?
A. Her social work. B. Her teaching skills.
C. Her efforts to win a prize. D. Her community background.
22. What was the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm?
A. Her lack of proper training in law. B. Her little work experience in court.
C. The discrimination against women. D. The poor financial conditions.23. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U.S.?
A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson.
C. Sandra Day O’Connor. D. Rosa Park.
24. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?
A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.
C. They are pioneers. D. They are peace-lovers.
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【2016年新课标Ⅱ卷】What’s On?
Electric Underground
7.30pm–1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from
the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come
early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find
the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz
8.30pm–10.30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show
will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is
open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).
Simon’s Workshop
5.00pm–7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of
comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10
years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you
the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8.00pm–11.00pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new
best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas
and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white
wine.1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?
A. Jules Skye. B. Gee Whizz.
C. Charlotte Stone. D. James Pickering.
2. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?
A. The Cyclops Theatre. B. Kaleidoscope.
C. Victoria Stage. D. Pizza World.
3. What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?
A. It requires membership status. B. It lasts three hours each time.
C. It is run by a comedy club. D. It is held every Wednesday.
4. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?
A. 5.00pm–7.30pm. B.7.30pm–1.00am.
C. 8.00pm–11.00pm. D.8.30pm–10.30pm.
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【2016年新课标Ⅲ卷】Music
Opera at Music Hall：1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in
March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241–2742.
http://www.cityopera.com .
Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several
concerts from March through June. Call 723–1182 for more information. http://www.chamberorch.com.
Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381–3300. Regular season runs
September through May at Music Hall and in summer at Riverbend. http://www.symphony.org/home.asp .
College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university,
usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the
well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting
Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of
events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556–4183.
http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar .
Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover
(price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232–6220. http:///www.riverbendmusic.com .
21. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?
A. 241–2742. B. 723–1182.C. 381–3300. D. 232–6220.
22. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?
A. February. B. May. C. August. D. November.
23. Where can student go for free performances with their I.D. cards?
A. Music Hall. B. Memorial Hall.
C. Patricia Cobbett Theater. D. Riverbend Music Theater.
24. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?
A. It has seats in the open air.
B. It gives shows all year round.
C. It offers membership discounts.
D. It presents famous musical works.
Passage 4
【2016年浙江卷】Below are the search results from a university library’s database.
Quick Search 丨Category丨Full Text丨Advanced
Refine Your Search
Remove all filtors
Year Published
2016(9) Search full text of books for children
2015(90)
2014(290) Displaying 1 to 100 of 639 titles for children where Category is Education
2013(118)
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2012(62)
Show more…
Language
English(637)
German(2)
Category
Education(639)
Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It! Guides for Children and Teens Bomhold Catharine;
Social Science(27)
Medicine (15) Elder Terri, 2004丨ABC-CLIO
Psychology(11)
Series: Children’s and Young Adult Literature Reference
Language/Linguistics
(10)
Available
Show more…
For busy librarians and educators, finding instructions for projects, activities, sports, andgames that children and teens will find interesting is a constant
challenge. This guide is a time-saving, one-stop…
Read this book丨View details丨Add to Collection
Circle Time for Young Children
Mosley Jenny, 2014丨 Taylor and Francis
Series: Essential Guides for Early Years Practitioners
Available
Jenny Mosley’s quality circle time model involves setting up an on-
going, timetabled process of circle-meetings for adults and children.
As a basis for teaching relationship skills, building up self-esteem…
Read this book丨View details丨Add to Collection
Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood
Selly Patty Born, 2014 丨 Redleaf Press
Available
Understand the value of connecting animals and children. From family’s
pets and wild animals to toys, stuffed animals, and media images, animals
are a central part of every child’s world. This book examines…
Read this book丨View details丨Add to Collection
Education and Disadvantaged Children and Young People
Matsumoto Mitsuko; Brock Colin, 2013 丨 Bloomsbury Publishing
Series: Education as a Humanitarian Response
Available
Do street children go to school, and if not, why not? What kind of education
can be ‘meaningful’ to young people affected by conflict? The contributors
explore groups of children and young people who have…
Read this book丨View details丨Add to CollectionChildren with School Problems: A Physician’s Manual
The Canadian Paediatric Society; Andrews Debra; Mahoney William J, 2012 丨Wiley
Available
The physician’s guide to diagnosing and treating learning disabilities in children. 1
to 10 Canadians have a learning disability, and doctors must be able to identify,
diagnose, treat, and manage children…
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Songs in Their Heads: Music and Its Meaning In Children’s Lives
Campbell Patricia Shehan,1989丨Oxford University Press
Available
This book explores the musical interest and needs of children in their daily
lives. Based upon their expressed thoughts and actual “musicking”
behaviors, this text examines the songs they sing, the rhythms…
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Young Children as Artists: Art and Design in the Earty Years and Kay Stage 1
Tutchell Suzy, 2014丨Taylor and Francis
Available
From the moment a child is born, they interact with the sensory world,
looking at colours, feeling textures; constructing mental and physical images
of what they see and experience. Within all early years…
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Big Ideas for Little Kids: Teaching Philosophy Through Children’s
Literature
Wartenberg Thomas E, 2014丨 Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Available
Big Ideas for Little Kids includes everything a teacher, a parent, or a college
student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture
books. Written in a clear and accessible style…
Read this book 丨View details 丨Add to Collection
46. Suppose you are doing research on children’s relationship skills, you may want to read __________.
A. Circle Time for Young Children
B. Children with School Problems: A Physician’s Manual
C. Education and Disadvantaged Children and Young People
D. Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It! Guides for Children and Teens
47. Which book would you recommend to someone interested in children’s mental images?
A. Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood.
B. Songs in Their Heads: Music and Its Meaning in Children’s Lives.
C. Big Ideas for Little Kids: Teaching Philosophy Through Children’s Literature.
D. Young Children as Artists: Art and Design in the Early Years and Key Stage 1.48. How many books published in 2015 are found in this search?
A. 9. B. 90. C. 118. D. 290.
49. Children with School Problems: A Physician’s Manual is most likely intended for __________.
A. educators B. librarians C. doctors D. artists
Passage 5
【2016年北京卷】December 15, 2014
Dear Alfred，
I want to tell you how important your help is to my life.
Growing up, I had people telling me I was too slow, though, with an IQ of 150+ at 17, I’m anything but stupid.
The fact was that I was found to have ADHD(注意力缺陷多动障碍). Anxious all the time, I was unable to keep
focused for more than an hour at a time.
However, when something did interest me, I could become absorbed. In high school, I became curious about
the computer, and built my first website. Moreover, I completed the senior course of Computer Basics, plus five
relevant pre-college courses.
While I was exploring my curiosity, my disease got worse. I wanted to go to college after high school, but
couldn’t. So, I was killing my time at home until June 2012 when I discovered the online computer courses of your
training center.
Since then, I have taken courses like Data Science and Advanced Mathematics. Currently, I’m learning your
Probability course. I have hundreds of printer paper, covered in self-written notes from your videos. This has given
me a purpose.
Last year, I spent all my time looking for a job where, without dealing with the public, I could work alone, but
still have a team to talk to. Luckily, I discovered the job—Data Analyst—this month and have been going full
steam ahead. I want to prove that I can teach myself a respectful profession, without going to college, and be just as
good as, if not better than, my competitors.
Thank you. You’ve given me hope that I can follow my heart. For the first time, I feel good about myself
because I’m doing something, not because someone told me I was doing good. I feel whole.
This is why you’re saving my life.
Yours,
Tanis
56. Why didn’t Tanis go to college after high school?
A. She had learned enough about computer science.B. She had more difficulty keeping focused.
C. She preferred taking online courses.
D. She was too slow to learn.
57. As for the working environment, Tanis prefers _________.
A. working by herself
B. dealing with the public
C. competing against others
D. staying with ADHD students
58. Tanis wrote this letter in order to _________.
A. explain why she was interested in the computer
B. share the ideas she had for her profession
C. show how grateful she was to the center
D. describe the courses she had taken so far
Passage 6
【2016年江苏卷】
Day school Program
Secondary students across Toronto District School Board(TDSB) are invited to take one or two e-
Learning courses on their day school timetable. Students will remain on the roll at their day
school.
The on-line classroom provides an innovative, relevant and interactive learning environment. The
courses and on-line classroom are provided by the Ministry of Education.
These on-line courses
are taught by TDSB secondary school teachers;
are part of the TDSB Student’s timetable; and
appear on the Student’s report upon completion.
Benefits of e-Learning
Include:
access to courses that may not be available at his or her TDSB school;
using technology to provide students with current information: and,
assistance to solve timetable conflicts.
Is e-Learning for You?
Students who are successful in an on-line course are usually:
able to plan, organize time and complete assignments and activities;capable of working independently in a responsible and honest manner; and,
able to regularly use a computer or mobile device with internet access.
Students need to spend at least as much time with their on-line course work as they would in a
face-to-face classroom course.
56. E-Learning courses are different from other TDSB courses in that _________.
A. they are given by best TDSB teachers
B. they are not on the day school timetable
C. they are not included on students’ reports
D. they are an addition to TDSB courses
57. What do students need to do before completing e-Learning courses?
A. To learn information technology on-line.
B. To do their assignments independently.
C. To update their mobile devices regularly.
D. To talk face to face with their teachers.
Passage 7
【2016年四川卷】
Basketball Statistician Help Wanted
The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016-17 and
Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students
must meet all of the following requirements:
Good computer skills
Available evenings and weekends
Knowing basketball rules and statistics
Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their
respective(各自的) campuses.
TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone,240-567-1308
Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga,240-567-7589
Springfield Athletic coordinator, Gary Miller,240-567-2273
Germantown Athletic Coordinator, GavriChavan, 240-567-6915
21.When will the job start?
A .In May 2016 B. In May 2017
C. In September 2016 D. In September2017
22.Who is more likely to get job?
A. Sam, English major ,member of the college basketball team
B. Judy, IT staff with night classes, children’s basketball team coachC. Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends
D. Molly, part-time programmer, high school basketball player ,new mother
23.Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?
A. Michael. B. Jorge. C. Gauri. D. Gary.
Passage 8
【2016年天津卷】A Language Programme for Teenagers
Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.
Our Courses
Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.
Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with
focused teaching in all 4 skill areas — speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest
possible language learning (see table below).
Course Type Days Number of Lessons Course Timetable
Standard Course Mon—Fri 20 lessons 9:00—12:30
Intensive Course Mon—Fri 20 lessons 9:00—12:30
10 lessons 13:00—14:30
Evaluation
Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take an online
language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on
the first Monday of their course.
Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15
participants in each class.
Arrivals and Transfer
Our programme offers the full package — students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end.
They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the
student’s full flight details at least 4 weeks in advance.
Meals/Allergies(过敏)/Special Dietary Requirements
Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a
drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.
We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicinesyou take. Depending on the type of allergies and/or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for
providing special food.
36. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course?
A. It is less effective. B. It focuses on speaking.
C. It includes extra lessons. D. It gives you confidence.
37. When can a student attend Standard Course?
A. 13:00—14:30 Monday. B. 9:00—12:30 Tuesday.
C. 13:00—14:30 Friday. D. 9:00—12:30 Saturday.
38. Before starting their programme, students are expected to _____________.
A. take a language test B. have an online interview
C. prepare learning materials D. report their language levels
39. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to _____________.
A. inform students of their full flight details
B. look after students throughout the programme
C. offer students free sightseeing trips
D. collect students’ luggage in advance
40. Which of the following may require an extra payment?
A. Cooked dinner. B. Mealtime dessert.
C. Packed lunch. D. Special diet.
2015年阅读理解应用文
Passage1
【2015年新课标Ⅰ卷】Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum
Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal
charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.
November1th
The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.
He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain
how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early "civil engineers".
December 2thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for
food preservation and catering. Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of
building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.
February 3th
An Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The
Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.
March 4th
Eyots and Aits — Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames has many islands. Miranda has
undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
Online bookings: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book
More info: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson
London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT
www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi
Tel: 020 7713 0836
21. When is the talk on James Brindley?
A. February 6th. B. March 6th. C. November 7th. D. December 5th.
22. What is the topic of the talk in February?
A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the Metropolis.
C. Eyots and Aits — Thames Islands. D. An Update on the Cotswold Canals.
23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?
A. Miranda Vickers. B. Malcolm Tucker. C. Chris Lewis. D. Liz Payne.
Passage 2
【2015年新课标Ⅱ卷】Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge: including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until
26 March and ￡39 thereafter.
Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum,
Stonehenge is one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Startford including entrance fees to the University St Mary's Church Tower and Anne
Hathaway's -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter
Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England's oldest university city and colleges. Look over the "city of dreamingspires(尖顶）"from St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare
wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March
and ￡37 thereafter.
Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL's favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor
Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and
one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its
various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D -Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37
thereafter.
Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
33. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?
A. Tour A
B. Tour B
C. Tour C
D. Tour D
34. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?
A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court
B. Oxford & Stratford
C. Bath & Stonehenge
D. Cambridge
35. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?
A. It used to be the home of royal families
B. It used to be a well-known maze
C. It is the oldest palace in Britain
D. It is a world-famous castle
Passage 3
【2015年重庆卷】There are many places to go on safari（观赏野生动物）in Africa, but riding a horse
through the flooded waters of Botswana's Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world's most exciting wildlife
journeys.
Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep
into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers. They have a
reputation for providing a great riding experience.The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes full of water lilies, tends to be more
active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the
sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face. It is truly exciting. You are very likely to come
across large wild animals, too. On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other
animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move
closer to them.
In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace. With golden light streaming across the
grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink. Sedate though they are, rides at this time of day are still
very impressive. As the sun's rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses, the romance of Africa comes to
life.
Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine. Looking back on your day,
you will find it hard to deny that a horseback safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the
wild.
48. What does the underlined word "They" refer to?
A. Flooded waters. B. Wildlife journeys.
C. Safari camps . D. Unique rides.
49. What does the author find most exciting about a horseback safari?
A. Seeing and feeling the real African life.
B. Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.
C. Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.
D. Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.
50. What does the underlined word "Sedate" probably mean?
A. Wild and romantic B. Slow and peaceful
C. Hurry and thirsty D. Active and excited
51. The author introduces the riding experience in the Okavango Delta mainly by________.
A. following space order B. following time order
C. making classifications D. giving examples
Passage 4
【2015年安徽卷】
Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.
Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015)Nearpod TEO
[来源:学科网ZXXK]
❖ 9:00 am to 10:00 am ❖ 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
❖ Room 501 ❖ Room 502
Nearpod is a software program that Our students come from different
creates a rich context ( 语 境 ) for backgrounds but have the same desire to
students to learn vocabulary. The learn on-line. The presenter will use
presenter will show how to use it. examples from his first on-line class to
explain how any teacher can begin teaching
on-line with TEO.
Kahoot Prezi
❖ 10:30 am to 11:30 am ❖ 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm
❖ Room 601 ❖ Room 602
Kahoot software can be used to create Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking
grammar tests which can be graded on a courses draw students' attention to speaking
network. It can provide students with more fluently. The presenter will show how
instant feedback (反馈), including students can use Prezi to confidently present
reports about their strengths and on a variety of topics, including introducing
weaknesses. family, friends, and hobbies.
56. Nearpod can be used to ____________.
A. offer grammar tests B. teach listening on-line
C. help vocabulary learning D. gain fluency in speaking
57. If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to ____________.
A. Room 501 B. Room 502 C. Room 601 D. Room 602
58. Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?
A. Nearpod. B. Kahoot. C. TEO. D. Prezi.
59. A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by ____________.
A. 9:00 am B. 10:30 am C. 2:00 pm D. 3:30 pm
Passage 5
【2015年北京卷】Revolutionary TV Ears
TV Ears has helped thousands of people with various degrees of hearing loss hear the television clearly
without turning up the volume(音量) and now it’s better and more affordable than ever! With TV Ears wireless
technology, you set your own headset volume, while other TV listeners hear the television at a volume level that’s
comfortable for them. You can even listen through the headset only and put the TV on mute(静音) if the situation
calls for a quiet environment — maybe the baby is sleeping. Or perhaps you are the only one who is interested in
listening to the ballgame.
TV Ears patented technology includes a revolutionary noise reduction ear tip, not used in any other
commercially available headset. This tip reduces outside noise so that television dialogue is clear andunderstandable. Get the technology that has proven to help the most demanding customers. That’s why TV Ears has
earned the trust and confidence of audiologists(听觉学家) nationwide as well as world-famous doctors.
Doctor Recommended TV Ears!
＂My wife and I have used TV Ears almost daily for the past
two years and find them a great help in our enjoyment of
television. As a retired ear doctor, I heartily recommend TV
Ears to people with normal hearing as well as those with
hearing loss.＂
— Robert Forbes, M. D. CA
Customer Recommended TV Ears!
＂Now my husband can have the volume as loud as he needs
and I can have the TV at my hearing level. TV Ears is so
comfortable that Jack forgets he has them on! He can once
again hear and understand the dialogue.＂
— Darlene & Jack B. CA
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60. TV Ears helps you ______.A. improve your sleeping quality
B. listen to TV without disturbing others
C. change TV channels without difficulty
D. become interested in ballgame programs
61. What makes TV Ears different from other headsets?
A. It can easily set TV on mute.
B. Its headset volume is adjustable.
C. It has a new noise reduction ear tip.
D. It applies special wireless technology.
62. This advertisement is made more believable by ______.
A. using recommendations
B. offering reasons for this invention
C. providing statistics
D. showing the results of experiments
Passage 6
【2015年福建卷】C
SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR "FLY TO THE MOON CLUB"
AND ENJOY A FREE * FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!
With a registration fee of just $50 per child, children under the age
of 12 can join Eagle Airways’
FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members.
They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways’
newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!
BENEFITS YOU CAN’T MISS!
• A free * flight to any destination in Asia
• 30% off any course at Tanya Language School
• 20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore
• A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery
• A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don’s Diners with every set dinner ordered
• A birthday gift on your child’s birthday
• A free album containing pictures taken during the journey
All bookings made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! ** Insurance
is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.
10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS
for departures from 5 to 11 September 2015
* Child must be accompanied by two paying adults.** Terms and conditions apply.
65. One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is ___________.
A. a free flight to any destination in the world
B. 30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore
C. a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport
D. a discount on any course at Tanya Language School
66. Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?
A.
Booking date Departure date
September 13 September 18
B.
Booking date Departure date
September 2 September 12
C.
Booking date Departure date
August 15 September 4
D.
Booking date Departure date
August 16 September 8
67. Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?
A. You need to pay $50 to sign up a child for the club.
B. Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight.
C. The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.
D. Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
Passage 7
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【2015年江苏卷】56. According to the Code, visitors should act _______ .
A. with care and respect B. with relief and pleasure
C. with caution and calmness D. with attention and observation
57. What are you encouraged to do when travelling in New Zealand?
A. Take your own camping facilities.
B. Bury glass far away from rivers.
C. Follow the track for the sake of plants.
D. Observe signs to approach nesting birds.Passage 8
【2015年陕西卷】
Share with us!
Would you like to have your writing published in this magazine?
Then let us know! We pay for stories, anecdotes and jokes:
Anecdotes and Jokes
$50
What’s made you laugh recently? A funny sign? A colleague’s behaviour? Got a joke? Send it in
for Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Email: juliet@sws.com
Smart Animals
Up to $100
Send us a tale about the strange behaviour of unique pets or wildlife in up to 300 words.
Email: audrey@sws.com
Power of Love
Up to $150
Acts of generosity can change lives or just give you that warm feeling full of love. Share your
moments in 100-500 words.
Email: susan@sws.com
My Story
$350
Do you have an inspiring or life-changing story to tell? Your story must be true, unpublished,
original and 800-1,000 words.
Email: nanjc@sws.com
For more information, please visit: http://www.sws.com/share
46.How much will the magazine pay for a joke to be published?
A.$50. B.$100. C.$150. D.$350.
47.If you want to share a story of your pets with the readers, you need to submit it to _________.
A. Anecdotes and Jokes B. Smart Animals
C. Power of Love D. My Story
48.A story showing people’s generosity should be emailed to the editor at _________.
A.juliet@sws.com B.susan@sws.com
C.audrey@sws.com D.nanjc@sws.com
49.An inspiring story sent to the magazine should _________.
A. describe strange behaviour B. contain less than 800 words
C.be real and original D.be published before
Passage 9
【2015年四川卷】31. The card above is_________
A. a ticket B. a postcard
C. an invitation D. an advertisement
32. The party is for_________
A. a birthday
B. the Queen
C. bee watching
D. the National Day
33.According to the card ,if you are unable to go ,you can .
A.return the card
B.visit the Museum
C.ignore the message
D.contact Alice’s mother
Passage 10
【2015年天津卷】University Room Regulations
Approved and Prohibited ItemsThe following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal
computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles,
ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be
taken away by the Office of Residence Life.
Access to Residential Rooms
Students are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share
your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock
combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with
others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.
Cooking Policy
Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean
up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed
for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven (微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to
cook in their rooms.
Pet Policy
No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or
owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students
receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not
removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.
Quiet Hours
Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University.
Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on
Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.
36. Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?
A. Ceiling fans and waterbeds. B. Wireless routers and radios.
C. Hair dryers and candles. D. TVs and electric blankets.
37. What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?
A. The combination should be changed.
B. The Office should be charged.
C. He should replace the door lock.D. He should check out of the room.
38. What do we know about the cooking policy?
A. A microwave oven can be used.
B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted.
C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.
D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.
39. If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face ____________.
A. parent visits B. a fine of $100
C. the Student Court D. a written notice
40. When can students enjoy a party in residences?
A. 7:00 am, Sunday. B. 7:30 am, Thursday.
C. 11:30 pm, Monday. D. 00:30 am, Saturday.
2014年阅读理解应用文
Passage1
【2014年新课标Ⅰ卷】The Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity Challenge
Dare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!
The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The
challenge invites, even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing
that shows their curiosity and how it inspires them to explore their world.
Students are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they
are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science
Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue. Cambridge 02139 by Friday, February 8th.
Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are selected as winners will be honored at a special ceremony
during the CSF on Sunday, April 21st. Guest speaker will also present prizes to the students. Winning entries will be
published in a book. Student entries will be exhibit and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part will be
included in the celebration and brunch will be served.
Between March 10th and March 15th, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the
Curiosity Challenge celebration. The program guidelines and other related information are available at:
http://cambridgesciencefestival.org.
【小题1】 Who can take in the Curiosity Challenge?A. School students.
B. Cambridge locals.
C. CSF winners.
D. MIT artists.
【小题2】 When will the prize-giving ceremony be held?
A. On February 8th.
B. On March 10th
C. On March 15th..
D. On April 21st.
【小题3】What type of writing is this text?
A. An exhibition guide.
B. An art show review.
C. An announcement.
D. An official report.
Passage 2
【2014年新课标Ⅱ卷】Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorall (地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out .Up to two children under age five may
travel
Free with a paying customer .
Farecard machines are in every station .Bring small bills because there are no change machines in
the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.
Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorall rides with a One Day Pass .Buy it from a farecard machine in
Metro stations .Use it after 9:30 a,m. until closing on weekdays , and all day on weekends and holidays
.
Hours of service
Open 5am Mon-Fri 7a.m Sat-Sun
Open midnight Sun-Thur.
Last train times vary .
Train times Posted in stations
MetrobusWhen paying with exact charge , the fare is $1.35.When paying with a SmarTripⓇcard , the
fare is
1.25.
Fares
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare .On Metrorail
and Metrobus , use a senior/disabled farecard or Smar/Trip Ⓡ card .For more information about buying
senior .disabled farecard , SmarTripⓇcards and passes , please visit MetroOpensDoors .com or call 202-
637-7000and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and
Metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.
Travel tips (提示)
. Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4and 6p.m.
. If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost &Found at 202-962-1195,
32. What should you know about farecard machines?
A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.
B. They are connected to change machines .
C. They offer special service to the elderly .
D. They make change for no more than $5.
33.At what time does Metroarll stop service on Saturday ?
A. At midnight .
B. At 3 a.m.
C. At 5 a.m.
D. At 7a.m.
34. What is good about a SmarTripⓇcard ?
A. It is convenient for old people .
B. It saves money for its users
C It can be bought at any train
D. It is sold on the Internet
35.Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?
A.202-962-1195
B.202-962-1100C.202-637-7000
D.202-637-8000
Passage 3
【2014年安徽卷】 In 2012, I had just recovered form a serious illness when I received an invitation to a
writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n) 36 might be just what the doctor
ordered, so off I 37 .
Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I 38 to catch a taxi to my 39 and settle in. Next
morning, I took another 40 to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs. 41 I went to a cafe to have
lunch, but all the tables were 42 . Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can 43 my table."
I gratefully sat down with the 44 lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the 45 drew to a
close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn’t 46 a car, and hadn’t
realised how 47 taking taxis would he, After a while she said, "My dear, don’t use any more taxis. I’m retired
and it would be my pleasure to 48 you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn’t put her to that 49 ,
but she brushed aside my protests (反对). She asked me where I was 50 and next morning she was waiting at
my apartment at the 51 time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to
52 alone. At the end of the day, she 53 to take me back to my accommodation. I 54 her money but she
refused to take any.
I’ll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her 55 , filled my brief holiday in Florida with
wonderful memories.
36. A. holiday B. ceremony C. operation D. experiment
37. A. kept B. went C. dropped D. knocked
38. A. intended B. promised C. managed D. deserved
39. A. hospital B. company C. university D. accommodation
40. A. colleague B. passenger C. suitcase D. taxi
41. A. Instead B. First C. Later D. Once
42. A. classified B. occupied C. decorated D. painted
43. A. share B. reserve C. set D. possess
44. A. old B. poor C. innocent D. stubborn
45. A. journey B. meal C. speech D. interview
46. A. donated B. repaired C. hired D. guided
47. A. convenient B. worthwhile C. unfortunate D. expensive48. A. inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive
49. A. business B. argument C. trouble D. challenge
50. A. working B. staying C. moving D. shopping
51. A. appointed B. limited C. favourite D. regular
52. A. digest B. explore C. perform D. calculate
53. A. forgot B. refused C. returned D. preferred
54. A. sent B. lent C. offered D. owed
55. A. confidence B. dignity C. curiosity D. kindness
Passage 4
【2014年北京卷】Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium(水族馆)
The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of
Victoria’s leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing
zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit
the city.
* Opening Times
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including
public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.
* Location(位置)
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street,
Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.
* Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Train
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a short walk from either Flinders or Southern Cross train stations.
Tram（有轨电车）
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium train stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route(公交线
路) and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.
Shuttle Bus
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and
around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
*Car Parking
While there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public carparking lots available only a short walk away.
* Wheelchair Access
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones.
Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets.
* Terms
Tickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print your
ticket once payment has been accepted. Please print out all tickets purchased and present at the front
entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry!
56. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ________.
A. is located at the center of the CBD in the city
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B. has 12 most attractive places in Melbourne
C. admits visitors from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm
D. is beside Crown Entertainment Complex
57. Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, visitors can take ________.
A. trains from Southern Cross train station
B. shuttle buses around the train station
C. boats across the Yarra River
D. either tram route 70 or 75
58. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitors ________.
A. free car parking B. wheelchair access
C. Internet connection D. transportation service
59. Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ________.
A. are free to all visitors B. can be purchased by email
C. are checked at the entrance D. can be printed at the ticket office
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Passage 5
【2014年大纲卷（广西卷）】Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail( 地铁 )
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel
free with a paying customer.
Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in
the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $ 5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in
Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.
Hours of service
Open: 5 a.m Mon—Fri 7a.m. Sat—Sun.
Close: midnight Sun—Thurs. 3a.m. Fri—Sat. nights
Last train times vary. To avoid(避免) missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in
stations.
Metrobus
When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip card, the fare is
$1.25.
Fares for the senior /disabled customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail
and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying
senior/disabled farecards, or SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit MetropensDoors.com or call 202-637-
7000 and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and
Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100
Travel tips
·Avoid riding during weekday rush periods — before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.
·If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.
68. What should you know about farecard machines?
A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m. B. They are connected to change machines.
C. They offer special service to the elderly. D. They make change for no more than $5.
69. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?
A. At midnight. B. At 3 a.m. C. At 5 a.m. D. At 7 p.m.
70. What is good about a SmarTrip card?
A. It is convenient for old people. B. It saves money for its users.
C. It can be bought at any time. D. It is sold on the Internet.
71. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?
A. 202-962-1195. B. 202-962-1100.
C. 202-673-7000. D. 202-673-8000.Passage 6
【2014年福建卷】
BLOOD DRIVE ＆ MARROW（骨髓）REGISTRATION
“These patients deserve a chance at a normal, happy future and they rely on the kindness of
the strangers to make that happen.”
— Daisy, Isabelle’s Mother
Isabelle is the daughter of Daisy and Saman Mirzaei. In January 2008 Isabelle was diagnosed（诊断）
with a genetic blood disorder,beta thalassemia. Isabelle’s body is unable to produce healthy red blood cells.
As a result, Isabelle has been receiving blood transfusions (输血) every 4—6 weeks since she was 11 months
old. A lifetime of regular transfusions can lead to serious medical problems. Her only chance at a normal,
healthy life is to have a marrow transplant. Isabelle is an only child, so doctors have started a search for an
unrelated marrow donor through the Be The Match Registry. The Mirzaei family asks that you consider
helping patients like Isabelle by registering to be a marrow donor and give the gift of life, the gift of blood.
Held at Wiley Hall
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Behind Heathman Dormitory/Butterfield Rd.
12:00 PM — 6 :00 PM
Don’t forget to bring your driver’s license or another form of identification when you donate.
Visit www.ribc.org to make an appointment, Sponsor Code 3390.
FREE Kingston Pizza ! ! !
Marrow Donors: BE THE MATCH
bethematch.org
·be 18 to 44 years old
·in good health
·give a swab(化验标本)of your cheek cells for marrow typing
·FREE—sponsored（赞助）by Michael’s Fund
www. ribc. org 800-283-8385
The Rhode Island Blood Center distributes blood products to hospitals in Rhode Island and Southern
New England.
65. We can learn from the passage that__________.
A. the blood drive is organized by Isabelle’s motherB. Isabelle receives blood transfusions regularly
C. Isabelle has been ill for 11 months
D. doctors will sponsor Isabelle’s family
66. To be a marrow donor, you must_____________.
A. be a relative of the patient B. carry a driver’s license
C. be at least 18 years old D. apply to Michael’s Fund
67. Those who want to help patients like Isabelle can ___________.
A. come to Wiley Hall every Wednesday
B. visit www. ribc. org for an appointment
C. contact their parents at 800-283-8385
D. call at hospitals in Rhode Island
Passage 7
【2014年湖南卷】Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!
·Towner Writer Squad (班组）for kids aged 13-17
Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the
contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.
The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play
writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.
Application & Selection
If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing
(about 500 words), responding to the title‘LUNCH,’with your name, age, address and e-mail address to:
debo@newwritingsouth.com.
Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the
gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young
people.
You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.
Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014
For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com
Any questions 一 feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@towner.gov.uk
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·Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13
Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September, 2014
Meet every other Saturday，2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.
Study and write at your own pace 一 you do not have to rush 一 as you have a year to go through the
project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing
skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!
No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they
can do it, why can’t you?
Fee: £179
For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk
56.Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.
A. to train comedy and TV writers
B.to explore the fantastic gallery space
C.to introduce a contemporary art museum
D.to promote the development of young writers
57.To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first _______.
A.provide a piece of their writing
B.meet the Writer Squad Leader
C.offer their family information
D.complete an application form
58.Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.
A.6 September, 2014
B.8 September, 2014
C.17 September, 2014
D.12 October, 2014
59.What is most important for the beginners?
A.Practising as much as possible.
B.Gaining confidence and having fun.
C.Studying and writing at their own pace.
D.Learning skills from writers and teachers.
60.More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _______.
A.facebook.com/towner
B.newwritingsouth.comC.newtowner.org.uk
D.towner.org.uk
Passage 8
【2014年江苏卷】【小题1】Why did the BeauxArts style attract American entrepreneurs?
A. It helped display their money status. B. It was created by famous architects.
C. It was named after a famous institute. D. It represented the 19th century urban culture.
【小题2】What is unique of SieMatic BeauxArts?
A. Its designs are anti-conventional.
B. Its designs come from famous structures.
C. Its customers can enjoy their own composition.
D. Its customers can choose from various new styles.Passage 9
【2014年江苏卷】【小题1】Why is June 6, 1990 a special day for Mommy?
A. Her dream of being a mother came true.
B. She found her origin from her Chinese mother.
C. She wrote the letter to her daughter.
D. Her female line was well linked.
【小题2】How does Mommy feel about her being given away?
A. It is bitter and disappointing.
B. It is painful but understandable.C. She feels sorry but sympathetic.
D. She feels hurt and angry.
【小题3】 What does “I stood out like a sore thumb” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. I walked clumsily out of pains.
B. I was not easy to love due to jealousy.
C. I was impatient out of fear.
D. I looked different from others.
【小题4】 What can be inferred from Mommy’s Anglo family life?
A. She used to experience an identity crisis.
B. She fought against her American identity.
C. She forgot the pains of her early years.
D. She kept her love for Asia from childhood.
【小题5】Why did Mommy name her daughter “Shao-ming?”
A. To match her own birth-name.
B. To brighten the lives of the family.
C. To identify her with Chinese origin.
D. To justify her pride in Chinese culture.
【小题6】By “Your past is more complete than mine,” Mommy means ________.
A. her past was completed earlier than Shao-ming’s
B. Shao-ming has got motherly care and a sense of roots
C. her mother didn’t comfort her the way she did Shao-ming
D. her past was spent brokenly, first in Asia, then in the US
Passage 10
【2014年江西卷】HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE
500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO ·TELEPHONE (02)9270111
Join in the holiday fun at the Powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition. Evolution &
Revolution: Chinese dress 1700s to now. DON’T FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus
School which is part of the Circus（马戏团）! 150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!
◆Chinese Folk Dancing: Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk
Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance. A
feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor’s court dance. Also included is a show of face painting forBeijing opera performances.
Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11.30 am & 1.30 pm.
◆Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre: Well-known children’s play experts from Shanghai
lead this dynamic youth group. Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays.
Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11.30 am & 1.30 pm.
◆Chinese Youth League: A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such
as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances, and a musician playing Er Hu.
Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm.
◆Kids Activity : Make a Paper Horse: Young children make a paper horse cut-out. (The horse is
a frequent theme in Chinese painting, including a kind of advancement.) Suitable for ages 8—12 years.
Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 12.30 pm to 1.00 pm.
◆Club Med Circus School: Learn circus skills, including the trapeze, trampolining and magic. Note
only for children over 5. There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked
at the front desk, level 4, on the day.
Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11.30 am & 1.00 pm.
Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the
Powerhouse. Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the
one address.
Members receive Powerline, our monthly magazine, discounts in the shops and restaurants, as well as
free admission to the Museum. All this for as little as $50, 00 a year! Call (02)9217 0600 for more
details.
61. When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?
A. On July 2. B. On July 3.
C. On July 6. D. On July 8.
62. To learn the magic tricks, you can go to ___ _ .
A. Kids Activity B. Chinese Youth League
C. Club Med Circus School D. Children’s Arts Theatre
63. What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum?
A. Calling (02)92170600. B. Gaining family membership.
C. Coming for the holiday fun. D. Paying Powerline $50.00 a year.
64. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To attract visitors. B. To present schedules.
C. To report the performances. D. To teach kids Chinese arts.
Passage 11
【2014年山东卷】Elizabeth Freeman was born about 1742 to African American parents who were slaves. At
the age of six months she was acquired, along with her sister, by John Ashley, a wealthy Massachusetts slaveholder.
She became known as ＂Mumbet＂ or ＂Mum Bett.＂
For nearly 30 years Mumbet served the Ashley family. One day, Ashley’s wife tried to strike Mumbet’s sister
with a spade. Mumbet protected her sister and took the blow instead. Furious, she left the house and refused to
come back. When the Ashleys tried to make her return, Mumbet consulted a lawyer, Theodore Sedgewick.
With his help, Mumbet sued(起诉) for her freedom.
While serving the Ashleys, Mumbet had listened to many discussions of the new Massachusetts constitution. If
the constitution said that all people were free and equal, then she thought it should apply to her. Eventually,
Mumbet won her freedom — the first slave in Massachusetts to do so under the new constitution.
Strangely enough, after the trial, the Ashleys asked Mumbet to come back and work for them as a
paid employee. She declined and instead went to work for Segdewick. Mumbet died in 1829, but her
legacy lived on in her many descendants(后裔). One of her great-grandchildren was W.E.B. Du Bois, one of
the founders of the NAACP, and an important writer and spokesperson for African American civil rights.
Mumbet’s tombstone still stands in the Massachusetts cemetery where she was buried. It reads, in part: ＂She
was born a slave and remained a slave for nearly thirty years. She could neither read nor write, yet in her own
sphere she had no superior or equal.＂
51. What do we know about Mumbet according to Paragraph 1?
A. She was born a slave. B. She was a slaveholder.
C. She had a famous sister. D. She was born into a rich family.
52. Why did Mumbet run away from the Ashleys?
A. She found an employer. B. She wanted to be a lawyer.
C. She was hit and got angry. D. She had to take care of her sister.
53. What did Mumbet learn from discussions about the new consititution?
A. She should always obey her owners’ orders. B. She should be as free and equal as whites.
C. How to be a good servant. D. How to apply for a job.
54. What did Mumbet do after the trial?
A. She chose to work for a lawyer. B. She found the NAACP.C. She continued to serve the Ashleys. D. She went to live with her grandchildren.
55. What is the text mainly about?
A. A story of a famous writer and spokesperson. B. The friendship between a lawyer and a slave.
C. The life of a brave African American woman. D. A trial that shocked the whole world.
Passage 12
【2014年陕西卷】
Our warming planet is expected to face serious water crisis（危机）in the coming decades — which
means each nation’s natural resource will be more important than ever.
Percentage of total land area Freshwater resource, cubic Freshwater resource, cubic
covered by forests（2011） kilometers per year（2011） kilometers per person
WORLD AVERAGE WORLD AVERAGE （2011）
30. 88 241 WORLD AVERAGE
TOP 5 AVERAGE TOP 5 AVERAGE 6,122
90.15 3.642 TOP 5 AVERAGE
244, 973
1. SURINAME 1. BRAZIL 1. ICELAND
94.58 5,418 532,891
REST OF TOP 5 REST OF TOP 5 REST OF TOP 5
2. Micronesia 91.66 2. Russian Federation 4,313 2. Guyana 304,723
3. Seychelles 88.48 3. Canada 2,850 3. Suriname 166,112
4. Samoa 88.40 4. United States 2,818 4. Papua New Guinea
5. Palau 87.61 114,216
5. Bhutan 106,923
123. CHINA 5. CHINA
22.47 2,813 102. CHINA
2,092
46. According to the statistics, what is the world average of freshwater resources per person?
A. 244,973 cubic meters. B. 241 cubic kilometers.C. 3,642 cubic kilometers. D. 6,122 cubic kilometers.
47. Which country or region has the most freshwater resources per year?
A. Guyana. B. Brazil. C. Iceland. D. China.
48. Which country or region appears twice on the Top 5 lists?
A. Bhutan. B. Seychelles. C. Canada. D. Suriname.
Passage 13
【2014 年四川卷】Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in
someone’s life? If yes. don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!
Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant
(No Pay with Free Meals)
Place: Manchester
Hours: Part Time
We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days
left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!
Role:
You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to
develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let
them know they are valued.
Skills and Experience Required:
You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the
ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those
people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.
31. The text is meant to ______.
A. leave a note B. send an invitation
C. present a document D. carry an advertisement
32. What does the underlined part mean?
A. You’ll make others’ lives more meaningful with this job.
B. You’ll arrive home just in time from this job.
C. You’ll earn a good salary from this job.
D. You’ll succeed in getting this job.
33. The volunteers’ primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ______.
A. to get some financial support B. to properly protect themselvesC. to leam some new living skills D. to realize their own importance
34. Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?
A. The one who can drive a car.
B. The one who has done similar work before.
C. The one who has patience to listen to others.
D. The one who can use English to communicate.
Passage 14
【2014年天津卷】A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7 am to 8 pm. It serves snacks(小吃), drinks, ice cream bars and meals.
You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk.
Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have
meetings and to study.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the
Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment
such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and
eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed
on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and
social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical
help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to
Friday, 9 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified
volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can
sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30-minute appointments per week
maximum. This service is free.
TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle(班车) service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the
shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 9 am and 3 pm,
Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.
36. What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?
A. Do homework and watch TV.
B. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts.
C. Have meals and meet with friends.
D. Add money to your ID and play chess.
37. Where and when can you cook your own food?
A. The Globe, Friday.
B. The Lower Café, Sunday.
C. The TWU Cafeteria, Friday.
D. The McMillan Hall, Sunday.
38. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _________.
A. is open six days a week
B. offers services free of charge
C. trains students in medical care
D. gives advice on mental health
39. How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?
A. By applying online.
B. By calling the centre.
C. By filling in a sign-up form.
D. By going to the centre directly.
40. What is the function of TWU Express?
A. To carry students to the lecture halls.
B. To provide students with campus tours.
C. To take students to the Mattson Centre.
D. To transport students to and from the stores.
Passage 15
【2014年浙江卷】Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing
business in some countries.In Brazil
Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the
person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend
to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can
stretch for hours — there's no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late
afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over emails or phone calls.
In Singapore
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow.
Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful.
So be on time. Efficiency (效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are
direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This
determines how people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone of a
higher rank.
In the United Arab Emirates
In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The
handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So do not pull away from the handshake. Women should cover
themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows (肘部) and down to
the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at
restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are
one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee
should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.
In Switzerland
The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of
private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital,
something that comes from a deep respect for others' time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes
early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if
others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their
hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.
46.The passage is mainly about __________.
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A. communication typesB. the workplace atmosphere
C. customs and social manners
D. living conditions and standards
47.Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?
A. They put efficiency in the first place.
B. They dislike face-to-face communication.
C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.
D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.
48.In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?
A. When greeting seniors.
B. When meeting the host alone.
C. When attending a presentation.
D. When dining with business partners.
49.In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?
A. In Brazil. B. In Singapore.
C. In the United Arab Emirates. D. In Switzerland.
