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专题验收评价
专题 07 细节理解题
内容概览
A·常考题不丢分
【命题点01 直接信息题】
【命题点02 间接信息题】
【微专题 如何通过还原法定位细节理解题的正确答案】
B·拓展培优拿高分
C·挑战真题争满分
【命题点 01 直接信息题】
1.（2023·江苏·统考模拟预测片段）A vast majority of people usually argue that cycling can make a
significant contribution to our world. In reality, there is a gap between desired and actual numbers. In Germany, for
instance, only 20% of the everyday short-distance trips are covered by bicycle. When enquiring about the causes,
researchers found one point repeatedly tops the list: the perceived or potential risk on the bike routes used.
Increasing the share of cycling trips thus depends crucially on well-developed bike paths.
However, designing efficient bike path networks is a complex task that involves balancing a variety of
limitations while meeting overall demand. In addition, many districts are confronted with a shortage of funds
available for improving the infrastructure. Researchers propose a new approach to generating efficient bike path
networks. This considers demand distribution and the route option of cyclists based on preferences for secure
outings. Typically, minimizing the travel distance is far from the solely goal. Aspects such as attractiveness of aroute are also taken into account.
14．What is a challenge for good bike path networks?
A．Tight budgets. B．Complex routes.
C．Maximized travel distance. D．Decreasing cycling demand.
2.（2023·四川攀枝花·统考一模）When I first heard about Summit Learning, I admitted I was not a bit happy and
excited at all. I thought it would require interactions with others. But later, I was astonished when I got to
experience it firsthand.
Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a peer (同伴) review. I would never have taken
part if it was up to me, as I preferred to work independently. But when I got involved, I found in the experience, I
had done something that I thought was nearly impossible — it made my poetry better. My partner informed me of
my mistakes and told me where I could give more detail.
One of our final products of the project was to present our poetry to the class. I’ve always loved public
speaking but I thought with Summit Learning, I would have fewer chances to speak. I was wrong. The peer
activities we did with a partner gave me more belief in my ability and inspired me to do more to make my
presentation the best it could possibly be.
Interactions like these are what Summit Learning is all about. This style of learning brings a positive and hard-
working culture that allows us to push our boundaries and keep going It creates a sense of community since we are
all working towards a similar goal.
As an active boy, I have always been ahead and advanced, but in a normal classroom, there are restrictions on
what I can do. With Summit Learning, I can go beyond expectations in projects or move ahead in learning new
content when I’m ready. I have ownership of my work and pursue my goals.
Summit Learning has showed me how much people can grow and change. It has helped me see people and
myself differently. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I cannot see myself going back to a
normal classroom.
17．What was the author’s initial response to Summit Learning?
A．He was astonished to hear about it. B．He was a bit excited about it.
C．He was unwilling to attend it. D．He was curious about how it worked.
18．How did the author benefit from the poetry project?
A．It reminded him to be independent. B．It improved his poem and confidence..
C．It raised him a sense of responsibility. D．It allowed him to deliver a public speech.19．What can be inferred about Summit Learning?
A．It has restrictions on what one can do.
B．It shows boundaries of one’s abilities.
C．It teaches poetry in a normal classroom.
D．It transforms the traditional way of learning.
20．What does the author think of Summit Learning now?
A．Inspiring. B．Enjoyable. C．Challengıng. D．Conservative.
3.（2023上·山东烟台·高三统考期中）KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest
Calling all young writers from around the world! It’s time to release your creativity and share your incredible
stories with us. KidsWorldFun presents the ultimate Short Story Contest, open to young people of all ages.
Two Modes of Entry
● Free Entry: get the chance to win a certificate and have your story published on our website.
● Entry Fee of $10: get the chance to receive a cash prize as well as a certificate and have your story
published. Payment links will be sent via email for these entries.
Amazing Prizes Await
First Prize: $100, certificate and publication;
Second Prize: $75, certificate and publication;
Third Prize: $50, certificate and publication.
Highly commented stories will also be published for the world to enjoy.
Contest Categories and Word Limits
To ensure fairness, we have set three categories for writers to choose from and minimum and maximum word
limits for each category.
Word Limits
Categories Ages
Minimum Maximum
Sub-junior 7-9 300 words 1000 words
Junior 10-12 500 words 1000 words
Senior 13-16 700 words 1000 words
Submission Guidelines● Include proof of age with your entry (scan or take a photo of your identity card).
Entries without proof of age will be disqualified.
● Your story must be original and unpublished.● Type your story out.
Our judges will evaluate each story based on content, language and writing style. Their decision will be final.
For more information, please contact us at enquiry@kidsworldfun.com. We’re here to assist you every step of the
way.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and win amazing prizes! Enter the
KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest today!
21．What may a free entry second prize winner get?
A．A reward of $10. B．A certificate and publication.
C．Prize money and honors. D．$75, certificate and publication.
22．Which of the following meets the entry requirements?
A．A handwritten draft. B．A science fiction of 1500 words.
C．An award-winning essay. D．A printout of a 900-word original story.
4.（2023·河北沧州·沧州市第二中学校联考三模）Kristin Harila barely missed her chance to set a new
record this year, but at least she’s getting a consolation (安慰) prize.
Harila was named European Adventurer of the Year on November 30, 2022 during ISPO, the world’s largest
sports fair in Munich, Germany. The organization behind the award spoke highly of Harila’s achievements in the
Greater Ranges.
“She is 36 years old and the first from Norway to win the award,” the group said in a news release. “During
2022, she has reached 12 of the world’s 14 highest peaks over 8, 000 metres. With her strong spirit, speed, and
spirit of adventure, Kristin Harila has shown the world that women can play in the same level as men.”
This year, Harila tried to break the record of Nirmal Purja of Nepal. In 2019, he summited (登上顶峰) all 14
of the 8, 000 m peaks in 189 days. It later turned out that Purjahad settled for sub-summits on two of the peaks. He
returned in subsequent seasons and summited Dhaulagiri and Manaslu properly, making his actual record more like
two years. But Harila almost certainly would have defeated Purja’s original six-month time had she received a
permit from China to climb Cho Oyu and Shishapangma. China has been closed to foreign mountaineers for some
reason. She attempted Cho Oyu from Nepal in the fall, but heavy snow from an endless monsoon (季风) ended that
attempt.
Yet Harila still managed to set several other records during the attempt. Harila is the fastest person to summit
six 8, 000 m mountains in spring in Nepal (25 days) and the fastest woman from peak to peak between Everest and
Lhotse (8. 5 hours) .“It is a great honour to win the award as European Adventurer of the Year,” Harila said this week. “My goal
was to draw attention to women who engage in mountain climbing and other expedition (探险) sports.”
Despite the disappointment, Harila shows no signs of slowing down. She heads back to Nepal on Thursday to
have another go at Cho Oyu, this time in winter. She also plans to redo her 14 peaks project in 2023.
28．What can we know about Harila?
A．She is the fastest person from peak to peak.
B．She summited all 14 of the 8, 000 m peaks in 189 days.
C．She was named European Adventurer of the Year in 2022.
D．She is the fastest person to Cho Oyu from Nepal in the fall.
29．What was Harila’s target?
A．To set new world records.
B．To defeat Nirmal Purja of Nepal.
C．To raise awareness for women involved in expedition sports.
D．To encourage more women to take part in expedition activities.
5.（2023年湖北省华北师大附中二模）
Nichola Clark, an ocean expert at the Pew Charitable Trusts called the long-awaited treaty text “a once-in-a-
generation opportunity to protect the oceans-a major win for biodiversity”. The treaty will create a new body to
manage the conservation of ocean life and establish marine-protected are-as on the high seas. Clark said that’s
critical to achieving the UN Biodiversity Conference’s recent promise to protect 30 percent of the planet’s waters,
for conservation. The treaty also establishes ground rules for conducting environmental impact assessments for
commercial activities in the oceans.
What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A．Commercial ocean activities will be monitored.
B．Preservation of 30% of the planet will be ensured.
C．Protected areas on the high seas will be expanded.
D．An existing department will manage the conservation.
【命题点 02 间接信息题】
1.【2023·四川攀枝花·统考一模】When I first heard about Summit Learning, I admitted I was not a bit happy andexcited at all. I thought it would require interactions with others. But later, I was astonished when I got to
experience it firsthand.
Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a peer (同伴) review. I would never have taken
part if it was up to me, as I preferred to work independently. But when I got involved, I found in the experience, I
had done something that I thought was nearly impossible — it made my poetry better. My partner informed me of
my mistakes and told me where I could give more detail.
17．What was the author’s initial response to Summit Learning?
A．He was astonished to hear about it. B．He was a bit excited about it.
C．He was unwilling to attend it. D．He was curious about how it worked.
【2023届黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市高三下学期三模】
Four Music Festivals in 2023
Splash House—June—Palm Springs, California
When; June 9-11, August 11-13, and August 18-20
For the last 10 years, Splash House has been redefining the summer festival scene, offering a boutique (精品)
festival experience in the heart of Palm Springs, complete with pool parties. To celebrate the 10-year milestone,
Splash House 2023 is returning this and summer for its second triple-weekender (三周的周末游客) season on June
9—11, August 11-13, August 18-20.
Elements Music and Arts Festival—Long Pond, Pennsylvania
When: August 10-14
Elements Music and Arts Festival is the Northeast’s premier boutique festival experience, featuring artists like
Chris Lake, John Summit, Skrillex, Elder brook, and LSD ream. It’s the ultimate carefree weekend event where
music, community, art, camping, and adventure converge (集中) in to take over the small community of Long
Pond, Pennsylvania.
Lightning in a Bottle—Buena Vista Lake, California
When: May 24-29
Taking place Memorial Day Weekend at Buena Vista Lake in Southern California, Lightning in a Bottle hosts
a series of top music, creative art and immersive(沉浸式的) environments, and educational classes and workshops.
The lineup this year includes ZHU, Tale of Us, Diplo, REZZ, The Glitch Mob, and more.
Heatwave Music Festival—Chicago, Illinois
When: June 10-11
Produced by Auris Presents, Chicago’s leading force in live music events, the Heatwave Music Festival takesover the entire city with a fully immersive, pop-art inspired event. The festival features headlining dance music acts
like Tiesto, Slander, and more.
1．What can we know about the festival Splash House?
A．Its attendees can’t enjoy pool parties.
B．It has been held continuously for 10 years.
C．It’s held for its first triple-weekender season.
D．Its workshops are popular with music lovers.
2．Who will you probably see at Elements Music and Arts Festival?
A．REZZ. B．The Glitch Mob. C．Tiesto. D．Skrillex.
3．Which music festival lasts the shortest?
A．Lightning in a Bottle. B．Heatwave Music Festival.
C．Splash House. D．Elements Music and Arts Festival.
3. 【2023上·山东济宁·高三曲阜一中校考期中】September Classes
When: September 1, 15 & 28, 2024, from 10 am to 11:30 am
Application Deadline: August 28, 2024
Cost: $12 per participant
Location: Cook Museum of Natural Science, 133 Fourth Avenue, Decatur, Alabama
Registration:
Limited spots are available. Those who would like to participate in the class should register and pay the $12
fee in advance. Admission to the Exhibits is not included. There are two ways to register: go to the Guest Services
desk in the museum directly or contact the Group Sales department during regular weekday business hours at
groups@cookmuseum.org or (256) 898-6312.
September Class Topics:
All About Squid (鱿鱼)
Grade Levels: 5th-12th
Maximum: 15 participants
Investigate the amazing body structure of these creatures!Most people refer to squid as great food and the
golden fried rings are hard to resist, but for researchers, these creatures have been subjects of scientific study for
four decades. In this interactive class, participants will cut open a squid and study how their unique design allows
them to catch food and escape from enemies.Weather WatchersGrade Levels: K-4th
Maximum: 10 participants
Weather events such as clouds, lightning and storms can be so astonishing that we sometimes forget that it
isn’t magic — it is SCIENCE!With Weather Watchers, participants step into the shoes of meteorologists (气象学
家) and learn the formation of local weather events. Interactive demonstrations allow the participants to watch the
development of clouds, lightning and storms in the classroom. Participants will also work together to create their
own weather station. Together, they will explore why these local weather events are so important to native animals
and plants.
17．How can participants sign up for the classes?
A．Go to the Group Sales department. B．Visit the Guest Services desk in person.
C．Call (256) 898-6312 on weekends. D．Email Cook Museum’s website.
4.（2023上·湖北襄阳·高三校联考期中）It was a carefree summer day when a father, Steven Poust, was out
boating on the St. John’s River with his 4-year-old daughter Abigail and 4-year-old son Chase. The children were
playfully swimming near their anchored boat while their father was fishing, smiling at his kids. Suddenly, Abigail
got caught in the powerful current, forcing her to release the handle on the boat. Chase let go of the boat to take
hold of his little sister, but he found himself caught in the current. When Steven jumped into the water to rescue his
struggling children, he was also pulled in.
As they all drifted farther from the boat, the desperate father pushed his son to a safer place and tried to stick
with his daughter as long as he could. However, he wore himself out later, and she drifted away from him. The
father had to follow his daughter. So the responsibility to save the family was now on young Chase’s shoulders.
Steven instructed his son to swim to the shore and find immediate help. Meanwhile, he would attempt to
retrieve his little girl, who was continuously being pulled farther from his reach.
Chase did as he was told. The young boy was swimming against the current, which made it more difficult to
swim toward the shore. However, the young boy continued to swim with one thought in mind: to save his family.Chase swam as fast as he could to reach the riverbank. When he grew tired, Chase cleverly floated on his back; at
times, he paddled to conserve his energy. Once he reached the shore, he raced to the closest house he could find,
knocked on the door and screamed for help. The owners answered and immediately dialed 911.
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded quickly. They located the empty boat. In the water,
they found kids’ shoes, a cellphone and fishing poles floating near the boat. After a 90-minute search, the search
crew located the father and the daughter in the water, who had been swept a mile and a half from their abandoned
boat.
5．What can we know from paragraph 1?
A．They had nothing to do but play near the water.
B．They had a very pleasant time before the accident.
C．Steven was so absorbed in fishing that he didn’t look after his kids well.
D．Abigail released the handle on the boat to seek something new and exciting.
6．Why did Steven count on Chase to seek for help?
A．His mental strength ran out. B．His swimming skill was poorer.
C．He had to try to save his daughter. D．He wanted to get Chase trained.
7．Which one may NOT be the reason for their safe return?
A．Chase’s intelligence and flexibility towards different situations.
B．The rapid response and efficient work of relevant department.
C．Abigail and Steven’s optimism and never giving up the hope of living.
D．The kindness and warm heart of the room owners.
【微专题 如何通过还原法定位细节理解题的正确答案】
1.【2023 上·湖北襄阳·高三校联考期中】If you want to understand China but can’t afford an expensive
international flight, these four books can give you a complete overview of the country.
River Town
River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler — This book is a journal of the author’s two years
spent teaching English in a small town called Fuling, situated on the banks of the Yangtze River. Hessler writes
about his experiences living in a foreign culture and observing the lives of the town’s residents. The book was
published in 2001 and has won several awards, including the Kiriyama Prize.
Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of ChinaIt is a book that tells the story of China’s modernization. It was written by Ezra Vogel and published in 2011.
The author describes how Deng Xiaoping’s policies led to significant changes in China’s economy and society. The
book has received critical honors and won the Lionel Gelber Prize in 2012.
The Search for Modern China by Jonathan Spence
This book is a comprehensive history of China from the Ming dynasty to the present day. The author, a
prominent scholar of Chinese history, provides a detailed analysis of the social, cultural, and political changes that
have taken place in China over the past 500 years. The book was first put out in 1990 and has since been revised
and updated several times. This book was the top bestseller for years.
Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China
Written by Leslie T. Chang, this book, published in 2008, is a reportage on the lives of young women who
leave their rural homes to work in factories in China’s cities. Chang, a former New York Times journalist,
interviewed hundreds of factory girls to provide insight into the social and economic changes in China.
9．What type of literature is River Town?
A．A travel guide of Fuling. B．A personal diary.
C．A science fiction. D．A reference book.
10．Which statement is right about The Search for Modern China by Jonathan Spence?
A．It received positive reviews.
B．It was published 500 years ago.
C．It was written by a history teacher.
D．It has remained the same since its first publication.
11．Which book is written by a reporter?
A．River Town
B．The Search for Modern China
C．Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China
D．Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China
2.【2023上·湖北襄阳·高三校联考期中】Sharing a bed with a pet at night is a common feature of nighttime
routines in the United States. According to a 2021—2022 survey, 43 percent of pet dogs in the United States and 49
percent of pet cats sleep on their owner’s bed. When it comes to the perks of sharing your bed with your favourite
furry friend, however, experts are divided.
First, it’s worth noting that the majority of research on the topic of co-sleeping with pets has focused on dogs
rather than cats. Mark Fierstein, an internal medicine specialist at NYUL angone Health in New York City, suggeststhis is because cats may want to play or even purposely wake up their owner. Rabbits or hamsters are also out of the
question.
A benefit of sleeping with pets is that the practice may prevent loneliness, Fierstein says. “Often, people who
co-sleep with pets report an increased sense of security, companionship, and relaxation,” he notes. “For some
people, the dog’s warmth, steady heartbeat, and protective nature can make sleeping with them feel safe and cozy.”
This may be especially true of people who are managing trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Leslie
Sinn, a psychologist, says according to a survey,60% of PTSD suffers feel calm down if they wake up to see the
presence of the dog.
Some research suggests co-sleeping with pets may increase mid-night awakenings for people. “If the owner is
a light sleeper, he or she may not do well with a dog or cat in the bedroom,” notes Fierstein. For example, he points
out that a dog who snores loudly is not an ideal sleeping mate.
Dogs may also show aggressive behaviour—such as biting. Allowing pets in the bedroom can also expose
owners to potential allergens, like pet hair, as well as viruses that cause disease.
1．Which word can replace the underlined word “perks” in the first paragraph?
A．disadvantages B．numbers C．possibility D．bonus
2．According to the text, who might be the most suitable one to sleep with a dog?
A．A newborn baby. B．A survivor of an earthquake.
C．An old man with a heart disease. D．A young man suffering from lack of sleep.
3．Which one is NOT the benefit to sleep with a pet?
A．To relieve post-traumatic stress disorder. B．To prevent loneliness.
C．To get a sense of security. D．To avoid potential allergens.
4．What is the author’s attitude towards sleeping with pets?
A．Objective B．Skeptical C．Ambiguous D．Approving
【2023上·吉林通化·高三梅河口市第五中学校考期中】Marcelo Toledo usually creates works of art out of
metal. Now the Argentine artist is working with a new material: waste masks from the COVID-19 pandemic (流行
病) to create an exhibition exploring the painful impact of the virus.
Toledo, who has made decorations for the musical “Evita” on Broadway, was among the first in Argentina to
be infected by COVID-19, which left him hospitalized for eight days. The experience led to a series of artworks,
including a 14-meter mask with the Argentine flag that he placed on the famous Obelisk in Buenos Aires to raise
awareness about organ donation during the pandemic.For his new exhibition, the “Museum of the After,” Toledo is collecting recycled coronavirus waste sent by
hospitals, laboratories and random people, including old medical parts and newspapers about the pandemic.
“I am excited to be able to transform pain into beauty and this. exhibition is just recording everything that is
happening to us as a society,” Toledo said. The artworks, which will go on show from September in a public space
in downtown Buenos Aires, will all be made from waste materials or garbage that people send him. “It is the first
time that I have done an exhibition in which I do not have to buy any of the elements,” he said.
In the exhibition there will be a real ship that will symbolically cross a “storm” and recycling islands to raise
awareness about the importance of caring for the environment. “The exhibition will tell the story of this ship that
went on sailing after the storm, which is a great metaphor (隐喻) for what is happening to us. This pandemic is a
great global storm,” Toledo said.
As with the huge mask, which was replicated (复制) in countries such as the United States and Japan, the artist
dreams of replicating the new exhibition in other cities around the world.
18．What inspired Toledo to make the 14-meter mask?
A．His-hospital stay. B．His fear of COVID-19.
C．His Broadway experiences. D．His research on organ donation.
19．What is special about the artworks in the “Museum of the After”?
A．They were exhibited. in hospitals. B．They were produced in public places.
C．They were created by random people. D．They were made out of used things.
20．What does Toledo hope to do?
A．Make more huge masks.
B．Host exhibitions on different themes.
C．Reproduce his exhibition in other places.
D．Collect exhibition elements from around the world.
（2023上·云南·高三校联考阶段练习）Sirine Jahangir has been singing, writing and playing instruments since
she was a little girl. She was badly injured in a traffic accident by the time she turned 5, so now the teen uses hergift “as a way to — not escape, but to help me through”. Not only did her passion get her through some difficult
times, but when she was 14 it also brought her to the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage, where she impressed everyone
with her performance.
Sirine was totally paralyzed by the time she was 10 years old. While her parents and doctors have tried to find
treatments for her, there isn’t much they can do. So her parents focused on helping her adjust to her new life, which
was when her dad said she was first introduced to music. “I remember one day, we were driving in the car. This is
about when she was getting to the stage where she couldn’t look out the window anymore to see things, and I didn’t
know what to do. I just put the music on really loud. She started singing in the car, and she was so happy. And then
she just found happiness every time I put music on,” her father said.
It didn’t take long for them to realize Sirine had tremendous talent. When she appeared on “Britain’s Got
Talent”, she told everyone just how much her passion means to her. “I guess music heals me,” she said. “That’s just
what I live by, and music is my thing.” Then she headed over to the piano, where she played the piano and sang
beautifully enough to bring the audience to tears! Unsurprisingly to everyone but Sirine, all four judges voted her
into the next round of the competition!
Afterward, she said, “I can’t even say it’s a dream come true, because I didn’t even dream of it at any point... I
never thought that would be realistic in my life.”
1．What can be learned about Sirine Jahangir from Paragraph 1?
A．She was born with disabilities.
B．She experienced a traffic accident when she was fourteen.
C．Her performance on the stage turned out to be a success.
D．She performed on the stage at the age of ten.
2．How did Sirine’s musical talent be discovered by her parents?
A．By putting the music on while driving.
B．By teaching her to write songs.
C．By singing songs together with her.
D．By taking her to the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage.
3．What role does music play in Sirine’s life?
A．Making her dream come true. B．Bring her happiness and passion.
C．Earning her both fame and fortune. D．Helping her escape away from reality.
4．Which of the following can best describe Sirine?A．Optimistic and honest. B．Creative and gifted.
C．Courageous and responsible. D．Talented and passionate.
（2023上·四川成都·高三校考期中）Deep lakes hold a special place in the human imagination. The idea of
a bottomless lake is widespread in world mythology; in such bodies of water, one generally imagines finding
monsters, lost cities, treasures, mermaids, and so on. Although today we can study bodies of water with a variety of
high-tech tools, the ancient fascination and sense of mystery remain. This list counts down the three deepest lakes
on Earth.
Lake Nyasa (2,316 feet [706 meters])
Lake Nyasa is a long, thin lake, stretching more than 350 miles (560 km) along the borders between
Mozambique, Tanzania, and Malawi. Because its length, depth, and temperature stratification (分层) create a
number of different environments, Lake Nyasa has an extraordinarily high level of biodiversity. As many as 1,000
species of fish have been recorded in the lake, which means that it is home to about 15% of all freshwater fish
species on Earth.
Lake Tanganyika (4,710 feet [1,436 meters])
Lake Tanganyika is situated within the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake
Tanganyika is the second largest freshwater lake in the world and the second deepest lake of any kind. Like Lake
Nyasa, it is a relatively long and narrow lake with extraordinary biodiversity. Since the Stone Age, human
communities on the shores of the lake have fed themselves by fishing there. But modern commercial fishing
practices, introduced in the 1950s, have contributed to the problem of overfishing in recent decades.
Lake Baikal (5,315 feet [1,620 meters])
Lake Baikal, in Siberia, holds the distinction of being both the deepest lake in the world and the largest
freshwater lake, holding more than 20% of the unfrozen fresh water on the surface of Earth. It is also the oldest
freshwater lake in the world, with an estimated age of 20 million to 25 million years. Like other lakes on this list,
Baikal is home to a large number of animal and plant species that cannot be found anywhere else.
5．What do we know about the lakes?
A．Lake Nyasa is longer and narrower than Lake Tanganyika.
B．Lake Tanganyika is the second largest and deepest lake.
C．Lake Tanganyika has a problem of overfishing for decades.
D．Lake Baikal holds more than 20% water on the surface of Earth.
6．What do the three lakes have in common?A．They are imaginations in world mythology.
B．They are more than 1000 meters deep.
C．They have a very high level of biodiversity.
D．They are located in the continent of Africa.
7．Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A．A biology textbook. B．A geography magazine.
C．A travel brochure. D．A research paper
（2023上·山东青岛·高三统考期中）The 4 BEST Things to Do in Perth
You might be wondering ‘Is Perth worth visiting?’ Well after checking out this list of the best things to do in
Perth you’ll be sure to add it to your Australian list in no time!
Visiting the epic beaches
Definitely one of the best advantages of living in Perth is its beaches. Backed up to the Indian Ocean, Perth is
home to crystal clear water and glistening white sand. And it’s little wonder most people will spend at least one day
relaxing at the beach on a holiday here.
Enjoying the views from Kings Park
Kings Park is not only one of the top tourist attractions in Perth - it’s incredibly popular with locals too!
Having a mix of European and Aboriginal heritage throughout the gardens, it’s well known in the fields of
horticulture (园艺) for its conservation efforts and scientific research.
Spending a day (or more) exploring the cultural district
Perth is well served by a year-round line-up of art, theatre, film, comedy, and musical events within its cultural
precinct, which houses the Perth Cultural Centre, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the State Theatre Centre of
WA, and the Western Australian Museum.
Checking out the Fremantle Markets
Fremantle Markets is the most famous weekend markets in Western Australia, and one of the best in the entire
country. It offers fresh and local produce, handcrafted souvenirs, clothing and delicious meals. But best of all,
there’s no entrance fee, which makes it a perfect day out for family fun!
8．What is the highlight of Perth’s beaches?
A．Warm climate. B．Convenient service. C．Beautiful seascape. D．Relaxing games.
9．Which attraction is famous for its protection of multiple plants?
A．The beaches. B．Kings Park. C．The cultural district.D．The Fremantle Markets.
10．Which aspect makes Fremantle Markets most attractive for a family trip?A．Open on weekends. B．Fresh and local goods.
C．Free delicious meals. D．No admission charges.
（2023上·湖北·高三华中师大一附中校考期中）With the availability of easy-to-use at-home kits, DNA
testing for dogs has become increasingly popular among dog owners in recent years. It can provide invaluable
insights into a dog’s breed, health risks, and even behaviors.
DNA testing typically works by analyzing the genetic material found in a sample of cells taken from the inside
of your dog’s cheek. This sample is then compared to a database of known breeds and genetic markers associated
with certain traits or health conditions.
The first step in obtaining a DNA test kit is selecting which type you want. Most companies offer several
different types of tests that vary in cost and complexity. For instance, some tests just analyze your dog’s breed
composition, while others can assess additional genetic markers associated with certain diseases or behaviors.
Then it’s time to collect your dog’s sample using the provided swab (拭子) kit or saliva-collection tube
included with most kits. The swab should be gently rubbed inside your pet’s cheek according to the kit’s directions
before being placed into the collection container provided by the company. After collecting the sample, it should be
mailed back to the laboratory for processing according to instructions given by the company providing the service.
Once received by the lab, it typically takes 1-2 weeks for results to be processed and sent back via email or mail.
Results will vary depending on which type of test was purchased, but they generally include detailed information
about your pet’s breed composition as well as any potential health risks or behavioral traits associated with their
genetics that could affect their overall well-being and quality of life.
If you’re looking for an easy way to learn more about your pup’s background without spending too much
money, then DNA testing might just be right up your alley.
11．What is the primary purpose of DNA testing for dogs?
A．To identify a dog’s personality traits.
B．To reveal a dog’s future behavioral changes.
C．To determine a dog’s socialization preferences.
D．To obtain a dog’s breed and genetic information.
12．How does DNA testing for dogs typically work?
A．By analyzing the dog’s hair and fur.
B．By conducting a blood test on the dog.
C．By matching the dog’s DNA with a database.D．By studying the dog’s genetic health history.
13．What is the correct order of having an DNA test?
①get the sample processed ②rub the swab gently ③receive the result
④select the type of test ⑤place the swab into the container ⑥mail the sample back to the lab
A．④-②-⑤-⑥-①-③ B．④ ⑤-①-②-⑥-③
C．②-⑤-④-①-⑥-③ D．②-④-⑤-⑥-①-③
14．What is the text?
A．A dog advertisement. B．A dog DNA experiment.
C．A dog DNA testing survey. D．A dog DNA test kit promotion.
（2023上·江苏苏州·高三苏州中学校考期中）How to apply to the city volunteer program of Hangzhou
Asian Games?
You can apply through either online or offline channels.
(1)Online channels:
Channel 1: Search the Alipay for applets “Zhejiang Volunteers”.
Channel 2: Enter the Wechat public account “Civilized Hangzhou” and click the navigation column “Voluntary
Service”
(2)Oftline channels:
Register through the New Era Civilization Practice Center/Office/Station established at the city, district,
county, town, sub-district or village level.
Where to buy licensed souvenirs of Asian (Para) Games Hangzhou 2022?
Offline channels: Licensed commercials’ retailing stores of Asian Games Hangzhou 2022
Online channel: Tmall flag store “Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Official Store”.
How can an aerial photographer apply for radio frequencies?
During the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, radio access will be allowed in relevant areas of the Games. Users
who need to use radio frequencies or radio equipment may submit an application on the following website: https:
/spectrum. Hangzhou 2022. cn/frequency/enterdeclare.
How do overseas people purchase tickets?
After entering China, overseas people can purchase tickets following the same procedures as domestic public.
For the member countries and regions of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) that have obtained permission for
overseas agencies, their residents can purchase tickets through appointed agencies.
According to the sales agency arrangements and processes for overseas ticketing of the Hangzhou AsianGames, the following four National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and their Authorised Ticket Resellers (ATR),
listed in the order of confirmation time, will sell tickets for the sports events of the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Audiences within the respective regions can purchase sports event tickets for the Hangzhou Asian Games through
these NOCs and their ATRs:
NOC ATR
1 HKG China Travel Service (H. K. )LTD
2 KOR Hanjin Travel Service Co. LTD
3 JPN PIA Corporation
4 MGL New Juulchin Tours LLC
15．Where can one buy licensed souvenirs of Asian (Para) Games Hangzhou 2022?
A．Tmall flag store Licensed commercials’ retailing stores of Asian Games Hangzhou 2022
B．Shopping at the website: https: /spectrum. hangzhou2022. cn/frequency/enterdeclare
C．Through the Alibaba applets “Zhejiang Volunteers”.
D．Both offline and online channels.
16．How can overseas people purchase tickets for the Hangzhou Asian Games?
A．Only through appointed ticket resellers in their respective regions.
B．Following the same procedures as domestic residents after entering China.
C．By visiting the official ticketing website with the English page.
D．Becoming residents of member countries and regions of OCA
17．Which section of the website might the passage be taken from?
A．Ticket services. B．One-stop Service for Asian Games.
C．Questions & Answers. D．E-Certificate Download.
【2023 ▪新高考I卷】
Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the
most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countlesslights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With
over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available
for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with
hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.
Prices
Hand Brake, Three Gears Foot Brake, No Gears
1 hour €7.50 €5.00
3 hours €11.00 €7.50
1 day (24 hours) €14.75 €9.75
Each additional day €8.00 €6.00
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and
much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy
your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
1. What is an advantage of MacBike?
A. It gives children a discount. B. It of offers many types of bikes.
C. It organizes free cycle tours. D. It has over 2,500 rental shops.
2. How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days?
A. €15.75. B. €19.50. C. €22.75. D. €29.50.
3. Where does the guided city tour start?
A. The Gooyer, Windmill. B. The Skinny Bridge.
C. Heineken Brewery. D. Dam Square.
【2023 ▪新高考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 enjoyyour 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.
【2023 ▪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.
Issays Stamese Club
Issaya Siamese Club is intematoionally known Thai chef lan Kittichai’s first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The
menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.
Bo. tan
Bo. tan has been making waves in Bangkok’s culinary sence 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 candlelit 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 lates “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. tan. 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.
【2023 ▪全国乙卷】
PRACTITIONERS
James Barry (c.1789 — 1865) was born
Jacqueline Felice de Almania (c.1322) highlights
Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man,
the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced.
she was accepted by Edinburgh University to
Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris
study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in
where she worked as a physician and performed surgery.
1813, then joined the British Army, serving
In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite
overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced
of the court hearing testimonials (证明) of her ability as
her entire medical profession living and working
a doctor, she was banned from medicine.
as a man.
Tan Yunxian (1461 — 1554) was a Chinese Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831 — 1895)physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. worked as a nurse for eight years before studying
Chinese women at the time could not serve in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years
apprenticeships (学徒期) with doctors. However, Tan later, she was the first African American woman
passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all to receive a medical degree. She moved to
walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care
Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. to freed slaves.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
【2023▪浙江1月卷】
Explorers Camp
•Full day camp for kids aged 5-13.
•Monday-Friday, July 8-26, 9am-4pm.
Week 1 | July 8-12
Week 2 | July 15-19
Week 3 | July 22-26
•Register for a single week or multiple weeks.
•Fees: $365 per week.
•The last day to cancel registration and receive a full refund (退款) is June 15.
Camp Structure
The day is divided into two thematic sessions per age group. Campers have a three-hour morning class
engaging with a morning theme (9am to 12 noon) and a one-hour lunch break, followed by another three-hour class
engaging with an afternoon theme (1pm to 4pm). Snack periods are held throughout the day. All campers should
bring their own bagged lunch and snacks.
Camp Content
Explorers Camp organizes engaging arts, history and science-related activities in every! class, and focuses ona range of topics that emphasize active learning, exploration and, most of all, fun! All camp sessions are created
with age-appropriate activities that are tailored to the multiple ways that kids learn.
Camp Staff
Campers enjoy a staff-to-child ratio ranging from 1:4 to 1:7 depending on the age group. Instructors are
passionate educators who are experts in their fields and have undergone training and a background check.
21. On which of the following dates can you cancel your registration with a full refund?
A. June 12. B. June 22. C. July 19. D. July 26.
22. How are campers divided into different groups?
A. By gender. B. By nationality. C. By interest. D. By age.
23. How many hours of class will you have altogether if you register for a single week?
A. 15. B. 21. C. 30. D. 42.
【2023 ▪新高考I卷】
When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved
problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny
creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes
people were making.
After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking
questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing
chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way
nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine.
The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge ( 污泥). First, he
constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and
streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these
different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the
sludge.
He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to
eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water.
Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse — like facility that treated
sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in
Fuzhou, a city in southeast China.“Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for
the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these
new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.”
4. What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs?
A. He was fond of traveling. B. He enjoyed being alone.
C. He had an inquiring mind. D. He longed to be a doctor.
5. Why did John put the sludge into the tanks?
A. To feed the animals. B. To build an ecosystem.
C. To protect the plants. D. To test the eco-machine.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou?
A. To review John’s research plans. B. To show an application of John’s idea.
C. To compare John’s different jobs. D. To erase doubts about John’s invention.
7. What is the basis for John’s work?
A. Nature can repair itself. B. Organisms need water to survive.
C. Life on Earth is diverse. D. Most tiny creatures live in groups.
【2023 ▪全国甲卷】
I was about 13 when an uncle gave me a copy of Jostein Gaarder’s Sophie’s World. It was full of ideas that
were new to me, so I spent the summer with my head in and out of that book. It spoke to me and brought me into a
world of philosophy (哲学).
That love for philosophy lasted until I got to college. Nothing kills the love for philosophy faster than people
who think they understand Foucault, Baudrillard, or Confucius better than you — and then try to explain them.
Eric weiner’s The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers reawakened my love
for philosophy. It is not an explanation, but an invitation to think and experience philosophy.
Weiner starts each chapter with a scene on a train ride between cities and then frames each philosopher’s work
in the context (背景) of one thing they can help us do better. The end result is a read in which we learn to wonder
like Socrates, see like Thoreau, listen like Schopenhauer, and have no regrets like Nietzsche. This, more than a
book about undestanding philosophy, is a book about learning to use philosophy to improve a life.
He makes philosophical thought an appealing exercise that improves the quality of our experiences, and he
does so with plenty of humor. Weiner enters into conversation with some of the most important philosophers in
history, and he becomes part of that crowd in the process by decoding (解读) their messages and adding his owninterpretation.
The Socrates Express is a fun, sharp book that draws readers in with its apparent simplicity and gradually pulls
them in deeper thoughts on desire, loneliness, and aging. The invitation is clear: Weiner wants you to pick up a
coffee or tea and sit down with this book. I encourage you to take his offer. It’s worth your time, even if time is
something we don’t have a lot of.
28. Who opened the door to philosophy for the author?
A. Foucault. B. Eric Weiner.
C. Jostein Gaarder. D. A college teacher.
29. Why does the author list great philosophers in paragraph 4?
A. To compare Weiner with them.
B. To give examples of great works.
C. To praise their writing skills.
D. To help readers understand Weiners book.
30. What does the author like about The Socrates Express?
A. Its views on history are well-presented.
B. Its ideas can be applied to daily life.
C. It includes comments from readers.
D. It leaves an open ending.
31. What does the author think of Weiners book?
A. Objective and plain.
B. Daring and ambitious.
C. Serious and hard to follow.
D. Humorous and straightforward.
【2023 ▪全国甲卷】
Grizzly bears, which may grow to about 2.5 m long and weigh over 400 kg, occupy a conflicted corner of the
American psyche-we revere (敬畏) them even as they give us frightening dreams. Ask the tourists from around the
world that flood into Yellowstone National Park what they most hope to see, and their answer is often the same: a
grizzly bear.
“Grizzly bears are re-occupying large areas of their former range,” says bear biologist Chris Servheen. As
grizzly bears expand their range into places where they haven’t been seen in a century or more, they’re increasingly
being sighted by humans.The western half of the U.S. was full of grizzlies when Europeans came, with a rough number of 50,000 or
more living alongside Native Americans. By the early 1970s, after centuries of cruel and continuous hunting by
settlers, 600 to 800 grizzlies remained on a mere 2 percent of their former range in the Northern Rockies. In 1975,
grizzlies were listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Today, there are about 2,000 or more grizzly bears in the U.S. Their recovery has been so successful that the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has twice attempted to delist grizzlies, which would loosen legal protections and
allow them to be hunted. Both efforts were overturned due to lawsuits from conservation groups. For now, grizzlies
remain listed.
Obviously, if precautions (预防) aren’t taken, grizzlies can become troublesome, sometimes killing farm
animals or walking through yards in search of food. If people remove food and attractants from their yards and
campsites, grizzlies will typically pass by without trouble. Putting electric fencing around chicken houses and other
farm animal quarters is also highly effective at getting grizzlies away. “Our hope is to have a clean, attractant-free
place where bears can pass through without learning bad habits,“ says James Jonkel, longtime biologist who
manages bears in and around Missoula.
32. How do Americans look at grizzlies?
A. They cause mixed feelings in people.
B. They should be kept in national parks.
C. They are of high scientific value.
D. They are a symbol of American culture.
33. What has helped the increase of the grizzly population?
A. The European settlers’ behavior.
B. The expansion of bears’ range.
C. The protection by law since 1975.
D. The support of Native Americans.
34. What has stopped the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service from delisting grizzlies?
A. The opposition of conservation groups.
B. The successful comeback of grizzlies.
C. The voice of the biologists.
D. The local farmers’ advocates.
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Food should be provided for grizzlies.B. People can live in harmony with grizzlies.
C. A special path should be built for grizzlies.
D. Technology can be introduced to protect grizzlies.
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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 will
be 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 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.Passage3
【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 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 for
the 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 key
points 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 schedulesC. 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 but
not 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 howmuch 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 shoes
C. 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
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Passage1
【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 all
of 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 our50th 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 science
B. 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 that
you 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 Parkview Nursing Home
Would you like the opportunity to earn extra cash Caregivers are wanted. We seek people who are patientclose to home? If so we have a vacancy in our
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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【2020年新课标Ⅰ】Train InformationAll 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.
【2020年新课标Ⅱ】The Lake District Attractions GuideDalemain 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 and
family 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.
【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.【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.
【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.
【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 Service
within 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
【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
Feb 21, 2020~ Mar 17,2020
public health emergency response level.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
【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 ProgramYou 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.
【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.
【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 ispresented 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.
【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 specialoccasions(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.
【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
【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 of
opportunities 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
【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，orvehicles 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 10
minutes 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 clothes
D. 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.
【2022年北京卷】My name is Alice. Early last year, I was troubled by an anxiety that crippled ( 削弱 ) my
ability to do anything. I felt like a storm cloud hung over me. For almost a year I struggled on, constantly staring at
this wall that faced me. My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this: I wanted to be perfect at whatever I
did, which obviously in life is not possible, but it consumed me.
One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school. His presentation
not only awed and inspired me, but also helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world. I joined a
pre-presentation dinner with him and that smaller setting allowed me to slowly build up my courage to speak one-
on-one with him—an idea that had seemed completely impossible. This first contact was where my story began.
A month later, Brown invited me to attend the World Youth Wildlife Conference. Looking back, I now see thatthis would be the first in a series of timely opportunities that my old self would have let pass, but that this new and
more confident Alice enthusiastically seized. Shortly after I received his invitation, applications to join the Youth
for Nature and the Youth for Planet groups were sent around through my high school. I decided to commit to
completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect
nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence.
I am writing this just six months since my journey began and I’ve realised that my biggest obstacle ( 障碍 )
this whole time was myself. It was that voice in the back of my head telling me that one phrase that has stopped so
many people from reaching their potential: I can’t. They say good things come to those who wait; I say: grab every
opportunity with everything you have and be impatient. After all, nature does not require our patience, but our
action.
24. What was the main cause for Alice’s anxiety?
A. Her inability to act her age. B. Her habit of consumption.
C. Her desire to be perfect. D. Her lack of inspiration.
25. How did Grant Brown’s presentation influence Alice?
A. She decided to do something for nature. B. She tasted the sweetness of friendship.
C. She learned about the harm of desire. D. She built up her courage to speak up.
26. The activities Alice joined in helped her to become more ________.
A. intelligent B. confident C. innovative D. critical
27. What can we learn from this passage?
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Patience is a cure of anxiety.
C. Action is worry’s worst enemy. D. Everything comes to those who wait.
2021年记叙文
【2021年新高考全国Ⅰ 卷】By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare on stage beside pianist Maria
Raspopova — not as a musician but as her page turner. “I’m not a trained musician, but I’ve learnt to read music so
I can help Maria in her performance.”
Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four
years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn’t have to break the
flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.
“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sureyou find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.” Mr Titterton explained.
Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to
50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has
their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.
But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for
the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,” Mr Titterton said,
“Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once
asked her husband to help her out on stage.
“My husband is the worst page turner,” she laughed. “He’s interested in the music, feeling every note, and I
have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’ “Robert is the best page turner I’ve had in my entire life.”
24. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner?
A. Read music. B. Play the piano.
C. Sing songs. D. Fix the instruments.
25. Which of the following best describes Titterton’s job on stage?
A. Boring. B. Well-paid.
C. Demanding. D. Dangerous.
26. What does Titterton need to practise?
A. Counting the pages. B. Recognizing the “nodding”.
C. Catching falling objects. D. Performing in his own style.
27. Why is Ms Raspopova’s husband “the worse page turner”?
.
A He has very poor eyesight. B. He ignores the audience.
C. He has no interest in music. D. He forgets to do his job.
【2021年北京卷】I remember the day during our first week of class when we were informed about our
semester（学期） project of volunteering at a non-profit organization．When the teacher introduced us to the
different organizations that needed our help，my last choice was Operation Iraqi Children （OIC）．My first
impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in
mind．
Then，an OIC representative gave us some details，which somewhat interested me．After doing some
research， I believed that we could really do something for those kids．When I went online to the OIC website，I
saw pictures of the Iraqi children．Their faces were so powerful in sending a message of their despair（绝望）and need that I joined this project without hesitation．We decided to collect as many school supplies as possible，
and make them into kits——one kit，one child．
The most rewarding day for our group was project day，when all the efforts we put into collecting the items
finally came together．When I saw the various supplies we had collected，it hit me that every kit we were to build
that day would eventually be in the hands of an Iraqi child．Over the past four months，I had never imagined how
I would feel once our project was completed．While making the kits，I realized that I had lost sight of the true
meaning behind it．I had only focused on the fact that it was another school project and one I wanted to get a good
grade on．When the kits were completed，and ready to be sent overseas，the warm feeling I had was one I would
never forget．
In the beginning，I dared myself to make a difference in the life of another person．Now that our project is
over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten．With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will
now be able to further their education．
24. How did the author feel about joining the OIC project in the beginning？
A. It would affect his/her initial plans．
B. It would involve traveling overseas．
.
C It would not bring him/her a good grade．
D. It would not live up to his/her expectations．
25. What mainly helped the author change his/her attitude toward the project？
A. Images of Iraqi children． B. Research by his/her classmates．
C. A teacher's introduction． D. A representative's comments．
26. The author's OIC project group would help ten Iraqi children to________．.
A. become OIC volunteers B. further their education
C. study in foreign countries D. influence other children
27. What can we conclude from this passage？
A. One's potential cannot always be underrated．
B. First impression cannot always be trusted．
C. Actions speak louder than words．
D. He who hesitates is lost．
【2021年浙江卷6月】Leslie Nielsen’s childhood was a difficult one, but he had one particular shining star
in his life — his uncle, who was a well-known actor. The admiration and respect his uncle earned inspired Nielsento make a career (职业) in acting. Even though he often felt he would be discovered to be a no-talent, he moved
forward, gaining a scholarship to the Neighborhood Playhouse and making his first television appearance a few
years later in 1948. However, becoming a full-time, successful actor would still be an uphill battle for another eight
years until he landed a number of film roles that finally got him noticed.
But even then, what he had wasn’t quite what he wanted. Nielsen always felt he should be doing comedy but
his good looks and distinguished voice kept him busy in dramatic roles. It wasn’t until 1980 — 32 years into his
career — that he landed the role it would seem he was made for in Airplane! That movie led him into the second
half of his career where his comedic presence alone could make a movie a financial success even when movie
reviewers would not rate it highly.
Did Nielsen then feel content in his career? Yes and no. He was thrilled to be doing the comedy that he always
,
felt he should do but even during his last few years, he always had a sense of curiosity, wondering what new role
or challenge might be just around the comer. He never stopped working, never retired.
Leslie Nielsen’s devotion to acting is wonderfully inspiring. He built a hugely successful career with little
more than plain old hard work and determination. He showed us that even a single desire, never given up on, can
make for a remarkable life.
1. Why did Nielsen want to be an actor?
A. He enjoyed watching movies. B. He was eager to earn money.
.
C. He wanted to be like his uncle D. He felt he was good at acting.
2. What do we know about Nielsen in the second half of his career?
A. He directed some high quality movies. B. He avoided taking on new challenges.
C. He focused on playing dramatic roles. D. He became a successful comedy actor.
3. What does Nielsen’s career story tell us?
A. Art is long, life is short. B. He who laughs last laughs longest.
C. It’s never too late to learn. D. Where there’s a will there’s a way.
【2021年浙江卷1月】 More than 25 years ago, Saroo Brierley lived in rural（农村）India. One day, he
played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up and found himself alone, the 4-year-old
decided his brother might be on the train he saw in front of him-so he got on.
That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and
then in an orphanage（孤儿院）. There, he was adopted by an Australian family and flown to Tasmania.
As he writes in his new book, A Long Way Home, Brierley couldn't help but wonder about his hometown backin India. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn't know his town's name, finding a small neighborhood in a
vast country proved to be impossible.
Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program's
satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town's
central business district from a bird's-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see the three-
platform train station”—and there it was. "And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain"-and there it
was. Everything just started to match.
When he stood in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing in the entrance.
"There's something about me, " he thought—and it took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she
used to look like.
In an interview Brierley says, "My mother looked so much shorter than I remembered. But she came forth and
walked forward, and I walked forward, and my feelings and tears and the chemical in my brain, you know, it was
like a nuclear fusion（核聚变）. I just didn't know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would
ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her. ”
1．Why was Brierley separated from his family about 25 years ago?
A．He got on a train by mistake.
B．He got lost while playing in the street.
C．He was taken away by a foreigner.
D．He was adopted by an Australian family.
2．How did Brierley find his hometown?
A．By analyzing old pictures.
B．By travelling all around India.
C．By studying digital maps.
D．By spreading his story via his book.
3．What does Brierley mainly talk about in the interview?
A．His love for his mother.
B．His reunion with his mother.
C．His long way back home.
D．His memory of his hometown.
【2021年天津卷第二次】When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent needthat I felt to work with language. Having said that, I did not know for a long time what I was looking for. It was not
until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion fbr writing. With some encouragement
from my colleagues, I had one of my poems published. This bit of success, however, was the point where my
problem began.
Back in 1978, I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning, teaching freshman
composition. Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons. I composed my lectures
on the way, and that was all the thinking time I had. When I returned home, there was not enough of me left fbr
writing after a full working day.
As a way out, I decided to get up two hours before my usual time. My alarm was set fbr 5:00 A.M. The first
day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table,
and one out in the hallway. I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken. This was
when my morning writing began.
Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many
excuses for not writing. I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published.
When I decided to write a novel, I divided my two hours: the first for poetry, the second fbr fiction. Well or badly, I
wrote at least two pages a day. This is how my novel, The Line of the Sun. was finished. If I had waited to have the
time, I would still be waiting to write my novel.
What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control. For many people, the initial
sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision: taking the time to create,
stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.
41. What motivated the author to start her writing career?
A. Her strong wish to share.
B. Her keen interest in writing.
C. Her urgent need to make a living.
D. Her passionate desire fbr fame.
42. What problem did the author face when she decided to begin her writing?
A. She was too exhausted to write after a busy day.
B. She had trouble in deciding on her writing style.
C. She had to take time to discipline her daughter.
D. She was unsure about her writing skills.43. Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway?
A. In case the clock in her room broke down.
B. In case she failed to hear the ringing.
C. To force herself out of bed.
D. To wake up her family.
44. How did the author manage to finish her novel?
A. By sticking to writing every morning.
B. By writing when her mind was most active.
C. By drawing inspirations from classic novels.
D. By reducing her teaching hours at school.
45. What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career?
A. It is never too late to change your job.
B. Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.
C. A tight schedule is no excuse fbr lack of action.
D. Daily life provides ideas fbr creative writing.
2020年记叙文
【2020年新高考全国Ⅰ 卷（山东卷）】Jenifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college
student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's degree.
Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from
the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college,
working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After
graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.
Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her
career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau
Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year
degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jenifer received
great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills,
and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲)to
achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. ''Some nights my
heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,'' she says. However, her
children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation
graduate and an inspiration to her family-and that's pretty powerful.
4. What did Jennifer do after high school?
A. She helped her dad with his work.
B. She ran the family farm on her own.
C. She supported herself through college.
D. She taught her sisters and brothers at home.
5. Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield?
A. To take care of her kids easily. B. To learn from the best nurses.
C. To save money for her parents. D. To find a well-paid job there.
6. What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?
A. Her health. B. Her time with family.
C. Her reputation. D. Her chance of promotion.
7. What can we learn from Jenifer's story?
A. Time is money. B. Love breaks down barriers.
C. Hard work pays off. D. Education is the key to success.
2019年记叙文
【2019年北京卷】Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business
AilieCandy. By the time she was 13，her company was worth millions of dollars with the
invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids' teeth，instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered
a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But
Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, "Why
can't I make a healthy candy that's good for my teeth so that my parents can't say no to
it?" With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she
do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad's permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipethat was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning.
Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral
bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business of the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their
first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore's product-Cancandy.
As CanCandy's success grows, so does Moore's credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic
about the candy she created, and she's also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can
have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents' help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded
her company early on in life, she wasn't driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help
others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy's profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination,
it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
34. How did Moore react to her dad's warning?
A. She argued with him. B. She tried to find a way out.
C. She paid no attention. D. She chose to consult dentists.
35. What is special about CanCandy?
A. It is beneficial to dental health. B. It is free of sweeteners.
C. It is sweeter than other candies. D. It is produced to a dentists' recipe.
36. What does Moore expect from her business?
A. To earn more money. B. To help others find smiles.
C. To make herself stand out. D. To beat other candy companies.
37. What can we learn from Alice Moore's story?
A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.
B. A youth is to be regarded with respect.
C. Positive thinking and action result in success.
D. Success means getting personal desires satisfied
2022年阅读理解说明文
【2022年新高考全国Ⅰ 卷】Like most of us, I try to be mindful of food that goes to waste. The arugula (芝
麻菜)was to make a nice green salad, rounding out a roast chicken dinner. But I ended up working late. Then
friends called with a dinner invitation. I stuck the chicken in the freezer. But as days passed, the arugula went bad.Even worse, I had unthinkingly bought way too much; I could have made six salads with what I threw out.
In a world where nearly 800 million people a year go hungry, “food waste goes against the moral grain,” as
Elizabeth Royte writes in this month’s cover story. It’s jaw-dropping how much perfectly good food is thrown away
— from “ugly” (but quite eatable) vegetables rejected by grocers to large amounts of uneaten dishes thrown into
restaurant garbage cans.
Producing food that no one eats wastes the water, fuel, and other resources used to grow it. That makes food
waste an environmental problem. In fact, Royte writes, “if food waste were a country, it would be the third largest
producer of greenhouse gases in the world.”
If that’s hard to understand, let’s keep it as simple as the arugula at the back of my refrigerator. Mike Curtin
sees my arugula story all the time — but for him, it's more like 12 bones of donated strawberries nearing their last
days. Curtin is CEO of DC Central Kitchen in Washington, D.C., which recovers food and turns it into healthy
meals. Last year it recovered more than 807,500 pounds of food by taking donations and collecting blemished (有
瑕疵的) produce that otherwise would have rotted in fields. And the strawberries? Volunteers will wash, cut, and
freeze or dry them for use in meals down the road.
,
Such methods seem obvious yet so often we just don’t think. “Everyone can play a part in reducing waste,
whether by not purchasing more food than necessary in your weekly shopping or by asking restaurants to not
include the side dish you won’t eat,” Curtin says.
4. What does the author want to show by telling the arugula story?
A. We pay little attention to food waste. B. We waste food unintentionally at times.
C. We waste more vegetables than meat. D. We have good reasons for wasting food.
5. What is a consequence of food waste according to the test?
A. Moral decline. B. Environmental harm.
C. Energy shortage. D. Worldwide starvation.
6. What does Curtin’s company do?
A. It produces kitchen equipment. B. It turns rotten arugula into clean fuel.
C. It helps local farmers grow fruits. D. It makes meals out of unwanted food.
7. What does Curtin suggest people do?
A. Buy only what is needed. B. Reduce food consumption.
.
C Go shopping once a week. D. Eat in restaurants less often.
【2022年全国乙卷】The Government's sugar tax on soft drinks has brought in half as much money asMinisters first predicted it would generate, the first official data on the policy has shown.
First announced in April, 2016, the tax which applies to soft drinks containing more than 5g of sugar per
100ml, was introduced to help reduce childhood obesity（肥胖）. It is believed that today's children and teenagers
are consuming three times the recommended level of sugar, putting them at a higher risk of the disease.
Initially the sugar tax was expected to make £520m a year for the Treasury. However, data of the first six
months showed it would make less than half this amount. At present it is expected to generate £240m for the year
ending in April 2019, which will go to school sports.
It comes after more than half of soft drinks sold in shops have had their sugar levels cut by manufacturers（制
造商）so they can avoid paying the tax. Drinks now contain 45 million fewer kilos of sugar as a result of
manufacturers' efforts to avoid the charge, according to Treasury figures. Since April drinks companies have been
forced to pay between 18p and 24p for every litre of sugary drink they produce or import, depending on the sugar
content.
However, some high sugar brands, like Classic Coca Cola, have accepted the sugar tax and are refusing to
change for fear of upsetting consumers. Fruit juices, milk-based drinks and most alcoholic drinks are free of the tax,
as are small companies manufacturing fewer than 1m litres per year.
Today's figures, according to one government official, show the positive influence the sugar tax is having by
raising millions of pounds for sports facilities（设施）and healthier eating in schools. Helping the next generation
to have a healthy and active childhood is of great importance, and the industry is playing its part.
12. Why was the sugar tax introduced?
A. To collect money for schools. B. To improve the quality of drinks.
C. To protect children’s health. D. To encourage research in education.
13. How did some drinks companies respond to the sugar tax?
A. They turned to overseas markets. B. They raised the prices of their products.
C. They cut down on their production. D. They reduced their products’ sugar content.
14. From which of the following is the sugar tax collected?
A. Most alcoholic drinks. B. Milk-based drinks. C. Fruit juices. D. Classic Coke.
15. What can be inferred about the adoption of the sugar tax policy?
A. It is a short-sighted decision. B. It is a success story.
C. It benefits manufacturers. D. It upsets customers.
【2022年全国乙卷】The Government's sugar tax on soft drinks has brought in half as much money asMinisters first predicted it would generate, the first official data on the policy has shown.
First announced in April, 2016, the tax which applies to soft drinks containing more than 5g of sugar per
100ml, was introduced to help reduce childhood obesity（肥胖）. It is believed that today's children and teenagers
are consuming three times the recommended level of sugar, putting them at a higher risk of the disease.
Initially the sugar tax was expected to make £520m a year for the Treasury. However, data of the first six
months showed it would make less than half this amount. At present it is expected to generate £240m for the year
ending in April 2019, which will go to school sports.
It comes after more than half of soft drinks sold in shops have had their sugar levels cut by manufacturers（制
造商）so they can avoid paying the tax. Drinks now contain 45 million fewer kilos of sugar as a result of
manufacturers' efforts to avoid the charge, according to Treasury figures. Since April drinks companies have been
forced to pay between 18p and 24p for every litre of sugary drink they produce or import, depending on the sugar
content.
However, some high sugar brands, like Classic Coca Cola, have accepted the sugar tax and are refusing to
change for fear of upsetting consumers. Fruit juices, milk-based drinks and most alcoholic drinks are free of the tax,
as are small companies manufacturing fewer than 1m litres per year.
Today's figures, according to one government official, show the positive influence the sugar tax is having by
raising millions of pounds for sports facilities（设施）and healthier eating in schools. Helping the next generation
to have a healthy and active childhood is of great importance, and the industry is playing its part.
12. Why was the sugar tax introduced?
A. To collect money for schools. B. To improve the quality of drinks.
C. To protect children’s health. D. To encourage research in education.
13. How did some drinks companies respond to the sugar tax?
A. They turned to overseas markets. B. They raised the prices of their products.
C. They cut down on their production. D. They reduced their products’ sugar content.
14. From which of the following is the sugar tax collected?
A. Most alcoholic drinks. B. Milk-based drinks. C. Fruit juices. D. Classic Coke.
15. What can be inferred about the adoption of the sugar tax policy?
A. It is a short-sighted decision. B. It is a success story.
C. It benefits manufacturers. D. It upsets customers.
【2022年浙江卷1月】 The benefits of regular exercise are well documented but there ?s a new bonus toadd to the ever-growing list. New researchers found that middle-aged women who were physically fit could be
nearly 90 percent less likely to develop dementia in later life, and as they did, it came on a decade later than less
sporty women.
Lead researcher Dr. Helena Horder, of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, said : "These findings are
exciting because ifs possible that improving people's cardiovascular （'ll、血管 ）fitness in middle age could
delay or even prevent them from developing dementia. ”
For the study, 191 women with an average age of 50 took a bicycle exercise test until they were exhausted to
measure their peak （最大值的） cardiovascular capacity. The average peak workload was measured at 103
watts.
A total of 40 women met the criteria for a high fitness level, or 120 watts or higher. A total of 92 women were
in the medium fitness category; and 59 women were in the low fitness category, defined as a peak workload of 80
watts or less, or having their exercise tests stopped because of high blood pressure, chest pain or other
cardiovascular problems.
These women were then tested for dementia six times over the following four decades. During that time, 44 of
the women developed dementia. Five percent of the highly fit women developed dementia, compared to 25 percent
of the women with medium fitness and 32 percent of the women with low fitness.
"However, this study does not show cause and effect between cardiovascular fitness and dementia, it only
shows an association. More research is needed to see if improved fitness could have a positive effect on the risk of
dementia and also to look at when during a lifetime a high fitness level is most important. " She also admitted that a
relatively small number of women were studied, all of whom were form Sweden, so the results might not be
applicable to other groups.
4. What is on the ever-growing list mentioned in the first paragraph?
A. Positive effects of doing exercises.
B. Exercises suitable for the middle-aged.
C. Experimental studies on diseases.
D. Advantages of sporty woman over man
5. Why did the researchers ask the woman to do bicycle exercise?
A. To predict their maximum heart rate.
B. To assess their cardiovascular capacity
C. To change their habits of working outD. To detect their potential health problems
6. What do we know about Dr Horder's study?
A. It aimed to find a cure for dementia.
B. Data collection was a lengthy process.
C. Some participants withdrew from it.
D. The results were far from satisfactory.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. More Women Are Exercising to Prevent Dementia
B. Middle-Aged Women Need to Do More Exercise
C. Fit Women Are Less Likely to Develop Dementia
D. Biking Improves Women*s Cardiovascular Fitness
2021年阅读理解说明文
【2021年新高考全国Ⅱ 卷】An Australian professor is developing a robot to monitor the health of grazing
cattle, a development that could bring big changes to a profession that's relied largely on a low-tech approach for
decades but is facing a labor shortage.
Salah Sukkarieh, a professor at the University of Sydney, sees robots as necessary given how cattlemen are
aging. He is building a four-wheeled robot that will run on solar and electric power. It will use cameras and sensors
to monitor the animals. A computer system will analyze the video to determine whether a cow is sick. Radio tags
(标签) on the animals will measure temperature changes. The quality of grassland will be tracked by monitoring
the shape, color and texture (质地) of grass. That way, cattlemen will know whether they need to move their
cattle to another field for nutrition purposes.
Machines have largely taken over planting, watering and harvesting crops such as com and wheat, but the
monitoring of cattle has gone through fewer changes.
For Texas cattleman Pete Bonds, it's increasingly difficult to find workers interested in watching cattle. But
Bonds doesn't believe a robot is right for the job. Years of experience in the industry - and failed attempts to use
technology - have convinced him that the best way to check cattle is with a man on a horse. Bonds, who bought his
first cattle almost 50 years ago, still has each of his cowboys inspect 300 or 400 cattle daily and look for signs that
an animal is getting sick.
Other cattlemen see more promise in robots. Michael Kelsey Paris, vice president of the Oklahoma
Cattlemen's Association, said a robot could be extremely useful given rising concerns about cattle theft. Cattle tendto be kept in remote places and their value has risen, making them appealing targets.
12. What is a problem with the cattle-raising industry?
A. Soil pollution. B. Lack of workers.
C. Aging machines. D. Low profitability.
13. What will Sukkarieh's robot be able to do?
A. Monitor the quality of grass. B. Cure the diseased cattle.
C. Move cattle to another field. D. Predict weather changes.
14. Why does Pete Bonds still hire cowboys to watch cattle?
A. He wants to help them earn a living. B. He thinks men can do the job better.
C. He is inexperienced in using robots. D. He enjoys the traditional way of life.
15. How may robots help with cattle watching according to Michael Kelsey?
A. Increase the value of cattle. B. Bring down the cost of labor.
C. Make the job more appealing. D. Keep cattle from being stolen.
【2021年全国甲卷】Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding (繁育) programme, has welcomed the
arrival of a rare black rhino calf (犀牛幼崽). When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th
black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially
as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity (圈养).
Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: “Obviously we're all absolutely delighted to welcome
another calf to our black rhino family. She's healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother,
Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It's still a little too cold for them to go out into the open,
but as soon as the weather warms up, I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing
every day.”
The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the
calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port
Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32kg. His mother, grandmother and
great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving
the rhinos a “critically endangered” status.
4. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme?
A. Costly. B. Controversial. C. Ambitious. D. Successful.
5. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino?A. She loves staying with her mother. B. She dislikes outdoor activities.
C. She is in good condition D. She is sensitive to heat.
6. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have?
A. They had their first born in January. B. They enjoyed exploring new places
C. They lived with their grandmothers. D. They were brought to the reserve young
7. What can be inferred about Porn Lympne Reserve?
A. The rhino section will be open to the public.
B. It aims to control the number of the animals.
C. It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.
D. Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.
【2021年全国乙卷】During an interview for one of my books, my interviewer said something I still think
about often. Annoyed by the level of distraction（干扰）in his open office, he said, “That’s why I have a
membership at the coworking space across the street — so I can focus”. His comment struck me as strange. After
all, coworking spaces also typically use an open office layout（布局）. But I recently came across a study that
shows why his approach works.
The researchers examined various levels of noise on participants as they completed tests of creative thinking.
They were randomly divided into four groups and exposed to various noise levels in the background, from total
silence to 50 decibels（分贝）, 70 decibels, and 85 decibels. The differences between most of the groups were
statistically insignificant; however, the participants in the 70 decibels group — those exposed to a level of noise
similar to background chatter in a coffee shop — significantly outperformed the other groups. Since the effects
were small, this may suggest that our creative thinking does not differ that much in response to total silence and 85
decibels of background noise.
But since the results at 70 decibels were significant, the study also suggests that the right level of background
noise — not too loud and not total silence — may actually improve one’s creative thinking ability. The right level
of background noise may interrupt our normal patterns of thinking just enough to allow our imaginations to wander,
without making it impossible to focus. This kind of “distracted focus” appears to be the best state for working on
creative tasks.
So why do so many of us hate our open offices? The problem may be that, in our offices, we can’t stop
ourselves from getting drawn into others’ conversations while we’re trying to focus. Indeed, the researchers found
that face-to-face interactions and conversations affect the creative process, and yet a coworking space or a coffeeshop provides a certain level of noise while also providing freedom from interruptions.
32. Why does the interviewer prefer a coworking space?
A. It helps him concentrate. B. It blocks out background noise.
C. It has a pleasant atmosphere. D. It encourages face-to-face interactions.
33. Which level of background noise may promote creative thinking ability?
A. Total silence. B. 50 decibels C. 70 decibels. D. 8 5 decibels.
34. What makes an open office unwelcome to many people?
A. Personal privacy unprotected. B. Limited working space.
C. Restrictions on group discussion. D. Constant interruptions.
35. What can we infer about the author from the text?
A. He’s a news reporter.
B. He’s an office manager.
C. He’s a professional designer.
D. He’s a published writer.
【2021年浙江卷1月】 At the start of the 20th century, an American engineer named John Elfreth Watkins
made predictions about life today. His predictions about slowing population growth, mobile phones and increasing
height were close to the mark. But he was wrong in one prediction: that everybody would walk 10 miles a day.
Today, in Australia, most children on average fall 2, 000 steps short of the physical activity they need to avoid
being overweight. In the early 1970s, 40 per cent of children walked to school, while in 2010, it was as low as 15
per cent.
The decline is not because we have all become lazy. Families are pressed for time, many with both parents
working to pay for their house, often working hours not of their choosing, living in car-dependent neighborhoods
with limited public transport.
The other side of the coin is equally a deprivation: for health and well-being, as well as lost opportunities（机
会）for children to get to know their local surroundings. And for parents there are lost opportunities to walk and
talk with their young scholar about their day.
Most parents will have eagerly asked their child about their day, only to meet with a “good”, quickly followed
by "I'm hungry". This is also my experience as a mother. But somewhere over the daily walk more about my son's
day comes out. I hear him making sense of friendship and its limits. This is the unexpected and rare parental
opportunity to hear more.
Many primary schools support walking school-bus routes（路线）, with days of regular, parent-accompanied walks. Doing just one of these a few times a week is better than nothing. It can be tough to begin and
takes a little planning-running shoes by the front door, lunches made the night before, umbrellas on rainy days and
hats on hot ones-but it's certainly worth trying.
4．Why does the author mention Watkins' predictions in the first paragraph?
A．To make comparisons. B．To introduce the topic.
C．To support her argument. D．To provide examples.
5．What has caused the decrease in Australian children's physical activity?
A．Plain laziness. B．Health problems.
C．Lack of time. D．Security concerns.
6．Why does the author find walking with her son worthwhile?
A．She can get relaxed after work. B．She can keep physically fit.
C．She can help with her son's study. D．She can know her son better.
【2021年天津卷第二次】In the fictional worlds of film and TV, artificial intelligence （Al） has been
described as so advanced that it is indistinguishable from humans. But what if we're actually getting closer to a
world where Al is capable of thinking and feeling?
Tech company UneeQ is heading for its "digital humans", which appear life like on the screen not only in
terms of language, but also because of facial movements: raised eyebrows, a smile, even a nod. They look close to a
human, but not quite.
What lies beneath UneeQ9 s digital humans? Their 3D faces are modeled on actual human features. Speech
recognition enables them to understand what a person is saying, and natural language processing is used to work
out a response. Meanwhile, another Al company, Soul Machines, is taking a more biological approach, with a
"digital brain", that imitates aspects of the human brain to adjust the emotions "fblt" and "expressed" by its "digital
people".
Shiwali Mohan, an Al scientist at the Palo Research Center, is skeptical of these digital beings. "They're
humanlike in their looks and the way they sound, but that in itself is not being human," she says. "Human qualities
also involve how you think, how you approach problems, and how you break them down; and that takes a lot of
algorithmic (算 法)design. Designing for human-level intelligence is a different attempt than designing images
that behave like humans." She then continues, “If something looks like a human, we have high expectations of
them, but they might behave differently in ways that humans just instinctively (直觉地)know how other humansreact.
Yet the demand is there, with UneeQ seeing high adoption of its digital employees across the financial, health
care, and commercial sectors （行业）. "Unless these sectors make their business models much more efficient
digitally, they might be left behind," says Chetan Dube, UneeQ9s CEO.
Some other companies are taking their digital beings a step further, enabling organizations and individuals to
create digital humans themselves using free-access platforms they provide. "The biggest motivation for such
platforms is to popularize Al," Dube says.
Mohan is cautious about this approach, yet she supports the purpose behind these digital beings and is
optimistic about where they are headed. "As we develop more advanced Al technology, we would then have to use
new ways of communicating with that technology,she says. "'Hopefully, all of that is designed to support humans in
their goals."
46. According to Para. 2, in what respect（s） do UneeQ9s "digital humans" resemble human beings?
A. In the way they move around.
B. In the way they act and react.
C. In observation and analysis.
D. In speech and facial expressions.
47. Soul Machines’digital brain is a technological breakthrough because it .
A. leams to make proper emotional responses
B. tends to imitate human beings' tone vividly
C. recognizes the speech sounds it receives
D. processes the natural language it hears
48. In Mohan's opinion, what human quality is lacking in digital beings?
A. Calculating brain.
.
B Language skills.
C. Instinctive judgements.
D. Problem-solving ability.
49. What makes many sectors employ digital humans?
A. The fear of falling behind in efficiency.
B. The urgency to promote e-commerce.
C. The wish to spread digital technology.
D. The need to upgrade the health care system.50. What does Mohan think of the future of digital beings?
A. It's well planned.
B. It is promising.
C. It is uncertain.
D. It's quite hopeless.
【2021年天津卷第二次】Art is everywhere. Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic
mind to be both functional and beautiful. Why, then, is art still so widely considered to be "the easy subject" at
school, insignificant to wider society, a waste of time and effort?
Art can connect culture with commercial products in a way that not many other things can; art generates
money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert, they
are paying for music, sure, maybe even hotel rooms, meals, and transport, but they also gain an incredible
experience, a unique atmosphere and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives. People don't just want
material things anymore, they want to experience life一the arts are a perfect crossover （交迭）between culture
and commerce.
Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, reducing loneliness and making people feel safer. Social
bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion, and
their expression of common values through artworks in honour of events significant to a nation's experience.
The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health. It is found that people who
frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who
do not; more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people's wellbeing. The Royal Society of Public
Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing
stress, anxiety and blood pressure.
Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education: those engaged with
drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and
languages. Kids with preference fbr the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future.
Participating in the arts is essential fbr child development; encouraging children to express themselves in
constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.
Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without
art would be boring and dead still, fbr art is a part of what makes us human.
51. Art products differ from most other commercial products because .A. most people purchase them for collection
B. they are more expensive and less accessible
C. they have both commercial and cultural values
D. their prices may climb up as time passes
52. By sharing their arts experiences, community members can .
A. keep the community safe from illnesses
B. develop a stronger tie between them
C. learn to appreciate their own works of art
D. offer honourable solutions to their problems
53. What can we learn about people who are involved in artistic activities?
A. They enjoy better living conditions.
B. They like to compare themselves with others.
C. They are particularly good at both music and art.
D. They tend to be healthier physically and mentally.
54. How does kids' engagement with the arts benefit them?
A. It promotes their academic performance and emotional growth.
B. It gives them more confidence in exhibiting their learning skills.
C. It inspires their creativity in designing their future career.
D. It helps to make responsible people out of them.
55. What is the best title for this passage?
A. How Art Cures Our Hearts
B. Art: A Blessing to Humankind
C. How Art Benefits Communities
D. Art: A Bridge Between Cultures
【2021年天津卷第一次】 A trial project by the Montreal Children's Hospital suggested that the use of
medical hypnosis(催眠)can reduce pain and anxiety in patients. The project also resulted in a reduction in the
amount of medicines used to perform medical-imaging imaging(医学影像) procedures.
“During the examination children don't move. It works perfectly. It's amazing,“ said Johanne L'Ecuyer, a
medical-imaging technologist at the hospital.
The project was inspired by a French team from Rouen University Hospital Centre where examinations are
done under hypnosis instead of general anesthesia(麻醉）.A French medical-imaging technologist-also a hypnotist — was invited to train a few members in the medical-
imaging department of the children's hospital. In all, 80 examinations were conducted for the project between
January and September, 2019, focusing on the imaging procedures that would cause anxiety.
Hypnosis is not a state of sleep: It is rather a modified(改变的)state of consciousness. The technologist will
guide the patient to this modified state—an imaginary world that will disassociate itself more and more from the
procedure that follows.
“The technologist must build up a story with the patient," Ms. L'Ecuyer said. "The patient is left with the
power to choose what he wants to talk about. Do you play sports? Do you like going to the beach? We establish a
subject that we will discuss throughout the procedure."
Everything that happens next during the procedure must be related to this story — an injection （注射）
becomes the bite of an insect; the heat on the skin becomes the sensation of the sun and a machine that rings
becomes a police car passing nearby.
“The important thing is that the technologist associates what is happening outside the patient's body with what
the patient sees in his head," Ms. L'Ecuyer said. "It requires creativity on the part of the technologist, imagination, a
lot of patience and kindness."
The procedure appealed to the staff a lot when it was introduced in January. It spread like wildfire that
someone from France was here to train the technologists," Ms. L'Ecuyer said. She added that she had a line of
staff at her door wanting to take the training.
45．One of the results produced by the trial project is ________ .
A．a better understanding of children
B．less use of certain medicines
C．new medical-imaging technology
D．an improved reputation of the hospital
46．The French technologist came to the children's hospital to ________.
A．assist in treating a patient
B．carry out hypnosis training
C．start up a new department
D．learn about the procedure
47．According to Paragraph 5, hypnosis works by ________.
A．creating a perfect world for patientsB．forcing patients into a state of deep sleep
C．putting patients into an unconscious state
D．leading patients' consciousness away from reality
48．What can we learn about the story used in the procedure?
A．It should keep pace with the procedure.
B．It reflects the patient's creativity.
C．It is selected by the technologist.
D．It tells what doctors are doing to the patient.
49．The procedure was received among the staff with ________.
A．uncertainty
B．enthusiasm
C．worry
D．criticism
50．What is the passage mainly about?
A．An easy way to communicate with patients.
B．The standard method of conducting hypnosis.
C．An introduction of medical-imaging technology.
D．The use of hypnosis in medical-imaging procedures.
2022年阅读理解议论文
【2022年天津卷第二次】Ralph Emerson once said that the purpose of life is not to be happy, but to be
useful, to be loving, to make some difference in he world. While we appreciate such words of wisdom, we rarely
try to follow them in our lives.
Most people prefer to live a good life themselves, ignoring their responsibilities for the world. This narrow
perception of a good life may provide short-term benefits, but is sure to lead to long-term harm and suffering. A
good life based on comfort and luxury may eventually lead to more pain be-cause we spoil our health and even our
character, principles, ideals, and relationships.
What then, is the secret of a good life? A good life is a process, not a state of being : a direction, not a
destination. We have to earn a good life by first serving others without any expectation in return because their
happiness is the very source of our own happiness. More importantly, we must know ourselves inside out. Only
when we examine ourselves deeply can we discover our abilities and recognize our limitations, and then workaccordingly to create a better world.
The first requirement for a good life is having a loving heart. When we do certain right things merely as a duty,
we find our job so tiresome that we’ll soon burn out. However, when we do that same job out of love, we not only
enjoy what we do, but also do it with an effortless feeling.
However, love alone is insufficient to lead a good life. Love sometimes blinds us to the reality. Consequently,
our good intentions may not lead to good results. To achieve desired outcome, those who want to do good to others
also need to equip themselves with accurate world knowledge. False knowledge is more dangerous than ignorance.
If love is the engine of a car knowledge is the steering wheel(方向盘). If the engine lacks power, th car can’t move;
if the driver loses control of the steering, a road accident probably occurs. Only with love in heart and the right
knowledge in mind can we lead a good life.
With love and knowledge, we go all out to create a better world by doing good to others. When we see the
impact of our good work on the world we give meaning to our life and earn lasting joy and happiness.
51. What effect does the narrow perception of a good life have on us?
A. Making us simple-minded B. Making us short-signted.
C. Leading us onto a busy road. D. Keeping us from comfort and luxury.
52. According to the author, how can one gain true happiness?
A. Through maintaining good health.
B. By going through pain and suffering.
C. By recognizing one’s abilities and limitations.
D. Through offering help much needed by others.
53. According to Paragraph 4, doing certain right things with a loving heart makes one________.
A. less selfish B. less annoying
C. more motivated D. more responsible
54. In what case may good intentions fail to lead to desired results?
A. When we have wrong knowledge of the world.
B. When our love for the world is insufficient.
C. When we are insensitive to dangers in life.
D. When we stay blind to the reality.
55. According to Paragraph 5, life can be made truly good when ________.
A. inspired by love and guided by knowledge
B. directed by love and pushed by knowledgeC. purified by love and enriched by knowledge
D. promoted by love and defined by knowledge
2022年阅读理解新闻报道
【2022年全国乙卷】In 1916, two girls of wealthy families, best friends from Auburn, N. Y.—Dorothy
Woodruff and Rosamond Underwood—traveled to a settlement in the Rocky Mountains to teach in a one-room
schoolhouse. The girls had gone to Smith College. They wore expensive clothes. So for them to move to Elkhead,
Colo. to instruct the children whose shoes were held together with string was a surprise. Their stay in Elkhead is the
subject of Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West by Dorothy Wickenden,
who is a magazine editor and Dorothy Woodruff’s granddaughter.
Why did they go then? Well, they wanted to do something useful. Soon, however, they realized what they had
undertaken.
They moved in with a local family, the Harrisons, and, like them, had little privacy, rare baths, and a blanket of
snow on their quilt when they woke up in the morning. Some mornings, Rosamond and Dorothy would arrive at the
schoolhouse to find the children weeping from the cold. In spring, the snow was replaced by mud over ice.
In Wickenden’s book, she expanded on the history of the West and also on feminism, which of course
influenced the girls’ decision to go to Elkhead. A hair-raising section concerns the building of the railroads, which
entailed (牵涉) drilling through the Rockies, often in blinding snowstorms. The book ends with Rosamond and
Dorothy’s return to Auburn.
Wickenden is a very good storyteller. The sweep of the land and the stoicism (坚忍) of the people move her to
some beautiful writing. Here is a picture of Dorothy Woodruff, on her horse, looking down from a hill top: “When
the sun slipped behind the mountains, it shed a rosy glow all around them. Then a full moon rose. The snow was
marked only by small animals: foxes, coyotes, mice, and varying hares, which turned white in the winter.”
4. Why did Dorothy and Rosamond go to the Rocky Mountains?
A. To teach in a school. B. To study American history.
C. To write a book. D. To do sightseeing.
5. What can we learn about the girls from paragraph 3?
A. They enjoyed much respect. B. They had a room with a bathtub.
.
C They lived with the local kids. D. They suffered severe hardships.
6. Which part of Wickenden’s writing is hair-raising?
A. The extreme climate of Auburn. B. The living conditions in Elkhead.C. The railroad building in the Rockies. D. The natural beauty of the West.
7. What is the text?
A. A news report. B. A book review. C. A children’s story. D. A diary entry.
2020年阅读理解新闻报道
【2020年新课标Ⅲ】When “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was first shown to the public last month, a group
of excited animal activists gathered on Hollywood Boulevard. But they weren’t there to throw red paint on fur-coat-
wearing film stars. Instead, one activist, dressed in a full-body monkey suit, had arrived with a sign praising the
filmmakers: “Thanks for not using real apes (猿)!”
The creative team behind “Apes” used motion-capture (动作捕捉) technology to create digitalized animals,
spending tens of millions of dollars on technology that records an actor’s performance and later processes it with
computer graphics to create a final image (图像). In this case, one of a realistic-looking ape.
Yet “Apes” is more exception than the rule. In fact, Hollywood has been hot on live animals lately. One
nonprofit organization, which monitors the treatment of animals in filmed entertainment, is keeping tabs on more
than 2,000 productions this year. Already, a number of films, including “Water for Elephants,” “The Hangover Part
Ⅱ” and “Zookeeper,” have drawn the anger of activists who say the creatures acting in them haven’t been treated
properly.
In some cases, it’s not so much the treatment of the animals on set in the studio that has activists worried; it’s
the off-set training and living conditions that are raising concerns. And there are questions about the films made
outside the States, which sometimes are not monitored as closely as productions filmed in the States.
24. Why did the animal activists gather on Hollywood Boulevard?
A. To see famous film stars.
B. To oppose wearing fur coats.
C. To raise money for animal protection.
D. To express thanks to some filmmakers.
25. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
A. The cost of making “Apes.”
B. The creation of digitalized apes.
C. The publicity about “Apes.”
D. The performance of real apes.
26. What does the underlined phrase “keeping tabs on” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Listing completely.
B. Directing professionally.
C. Promoting successfully.
D. Watching carefully.
27. What can we infer from the last paragraph about animal actors?
A. They may be badly treated.
B. They should take further training.
C. They could be traded illegally
D. They would lose popularity.
【2020年新高考全国Ⅱ 卷（海南卷）】In May 1987 the Golden Gate Bridge had a 50th birthday party.
The bridge was closed to motor traffic so people could enjoy a walk across it. Organizers expected perhaps 50,000
people to show up. Instead, as many as 800, 000 crowded the roads to the bridge. By the time 250,000 were on the
bridge, engineers noticed something terrible：the roadway was flattening under what turned out to be the heaviest
load it had ever been asked to carry. Worse, it was beginning to sway（晃动）. The authorities closed access to the
bridge and tens of thousands of people made their way back to land. A disaster was avoided.
The story is one of scores in To Forgive Design：Understanding Failure, a book that is at once a love letter to
engineering and a paean（赞歌）to its breakdowns. Its author, Dr. Henry Petroski, has long been writing about
disasters. In this book, he includes the loss of the space shuttles（航天飞机）Challenger and Columbia, and the
sinking of the Titanic.
Though he acknowledges that engineering works can fail because the person who thought them up or
engineered them simply got things wrong, in this book Dr. Petroski widens his view to consider the larger context
in which such failures occur. Sometimes devices fail because a good design is constructed with low quality
materials incompetently applied. Or perhaps a design works so well it is adopted elsewhere again and again, with
seemingly harmless improvements, until, suddenly, it does not work at all anymore.
Readers will encounter not only stories they have heard before, but some new stories and a moving discussion
of the responsibility of the engineer to the public and the ways young engineers can be helped to grasp them.
"Success is success but that is all that it is," Dr. Petroski writes. It is failure that brings improvement.
8. What happened to the Golden Gate Bridge on its 50th birthday?
A. It carried more weight than it could.
B. It swayed violently in a strong wind
C. Its roadway was damaged by vehiclesD. Its access was blocked by many people.
.
9. Which of the following is Dr Petroski's idea according to paragraph 3?
A. No design is well received everywhere
B. Construction is more important than design.
C. Not all disasters are caused by engineering design
D. Improvements on engineering works are necessary.
10. What does the last paragraph suggest?
A. Failure can lead to progress. B. Success results in overconfidence
C. Failure should be avoided. D. Success comes from joint efforts.
11. What is the text?
A. A news report B. A short story.
C. A book review D. A research article.
