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专题01 高考阅读理解 应用文
一、考情分析
在教学大纲中，英语阅读理解的基本要求为掌握基本阅读技能，能顺利阅读并正确理解一般题材、语
言难度中等的文章，例如公告、说明、广告以及书、报、杂志中的简短文章，这说明了应用文文体在高考
英语中的重要性，也充分体现了为用而学，学以致用的新课程理念。要求阅读速度为每分钟50词。在阅读
难度略低、生词不超过总词数2%的材料时，速度达每分钟90词，阅读理解的准确率不低于70%。
阅读理解非常贴近生活、贴近时代，密切联系实际，题材、体裁多样化。尽可能在接近真实的阅读环
境中考查考生对不同题材、体裁的阅读理解能力。应用文是在日常工作和生活中使用的文体，通常以实用
性为目的、以真实性为基础、以时效性为根本、以规范性为准则。该文体一般可分为两大类：一类是说明
性应用文，包括广告、启事、海报、守则、公告、指南、个人简历、备忘录、摘要等；另一类是叙述性应
用文，如书信、日记、便条、报告、请帖等。目的都是向读者传输信息。高考试题主要涉及宣传广告、公
告类应用文，偶尔也会有书信类文章出现。
从应用文的话题分布情况，前一类是应用文命题的首选题材，其中包括广告、海报和指南等。高考英
语阅读理解中，应用文体的考查主要有以下几个特点：
1.文体特点
应用文主要是为了向读者传递信息，措辞简洁明了，一般来说，和所述问题无关的文字不会出现。例
如很多文章没有标题，甚至通篇没有一个完整的句子，而是用词、数字、缩写、短语等来替代。
2.选材特点
信息量大，文句精练，形式灵活，用最小的篇幅表述最大量的信息。其中书信，招聘和商品销售等广
告，交通运输时刻表，日记等的比例较大。其内容特点表现为：生活化，实用化，多样化。
3.形式特点
标题醒目，重点突出，条理清晰，常用粗体字或各类项目符号使文章结构更鲜明。
4.语言特点
文章充斥大量冗长而生僻的专有名词，如人名、地名、机构名、组织名、书籍名、作品名等等，而且
没有汉语注释。缩略词、祈使句、省略句多。
5.行文方式
应用文的每种文体都有固定的格式。叙述性应用文采用一般记叙文的写作方法，无特别之处；说明性
应用文的行文呈排列式，即以小标题为单位逐一下行排列。
一、应用文的命题特点
广告类阅读是近几年高考英语阅读理解最常考的题材，在阅读理解的选材中占有很大的比重。命题者的目的是要考查考生提取信息和处理信息的能力，所以命题的题型多是以获取信息为主的细节理解题。现
在是信息爆炸时代，报纸、电视、互连网等媒体上的广告铺天盖地，我们在日常生活中随处可以见到形形
色色的广告。我们面临升学、就业、旅游、购房等问题时都会想到广告，希望能从各种广告中获取有用信
息，实现我们的愿望，解决实际的生活、工作等问题。因此，高考命题人十分注重考查考生对广告等应用
文体的阅读能力，这也是一种运用所学语言知识解决实际问题的能力。
广告类阅读题的四大特点：
1.材料特点：大家知道，刊登广告是要钱的，为了节省费用，人们在拟写广告时往往都希望用最少的
篇幅表现最大量的信息，这就决定了广告类材料通常具有以下特点：信息量大，用词简练，形式灵活。
2.内容特点：综观近几年的高考英语阅读理解题，其中广告类阅读题内容主要涉及的是与人们生活息
息相关的信息，如产品宣传、服务介绍、招生招聘等。
3.形式特点：做广告的主要目的就是要让受众了解并记住广告的内容，并为广告上所刊登的内容(产
品或服务等)买单。为了达到这一目的，人们在设计广告时往往会做到：标题醒目，重点突出，条理清楚。
4.用词特点：广告类阅读材料的用词有三多特点：一是人名、地名、专有名词多；二是生词多；三是
缩略词、省略句多。
高考英语应用文的设问一般是按照文章段落的顺序依次设置，主要考查考生提取信息和处理信息的能
力，既考查对特定细节的选取、排除、类比、综合，又注重推理判断题的考查，题目设置相对容易。具体
讲来主要有三大类：
(1)细节理解题，即要求考生对阅读材料中的某一具体事实和细节进行理解。这一题型常见的命题方
式有事实认定题、图形辨认题、数字运算题等。还可能是某两则广告中内容进行对比，找出共同之处。
(2)细节推理题。这类题主要考查考生根据文章的字面意思，通过分析语篇的逻辑关系，研究细节的
暗示，推敲作者的态度，理解文章的寓意等。细节推理题属于主观性较强的高层次阅读理解题。
(3)主旨大意题。该类题主要考查考生对所读材料中心思想的概括，其考查形式有很多，如概括标题、
主题、中心思想等。
高考英语阅读理解题中，应用文具有以下一些特点：
1. 题材多样、注重实用
广告题材涉及美食之旅、职业从业者、自行车租赁、旅游观光等方面，题材十分丰富，而且与实际生
活联系紧密。
2. 语言地道、简洁明了
①简单句多，复杂句少。广告所用语言较简洁，多采用简单句，句型结构较为复杂的长、难句很少，
因此读上去比较容易。例如：Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! (2023年新高考I
卷)
Bangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. (2023年全国甲卷)
In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. (2023年全国乙卷)
②多采用短语、省略句。广告多采用非完整句，短语、省略很常见，更加有效地传达信息。例如：
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%. (2022年新高考I卷)
3. 设题灵活、筛选信息。广告的设题方式主要有：
1)理解写作意图
这样的题目要求考生能理解作者的写作目的、主旨大意以及广告的体裁特点。例如：
What’s the purpose of the text?
All these advertisements are aimed at those _________.
2)获取文中信息
有关广告的阅读试题大部分为这类题目，要求考生读懂文中的关键信息。例如：
How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days?
Which restaurant offers a large set menu?
3)理解深层含义
这类题目要求考生理解某一句话的深层含义，也就是透过字里行间，读懂它的言外之意。例如：
“Space is limited, so early registration is welcome.” means _________.
二、命题趋势
1.考点趋势：今后对语篇领悟能力的检测仍是高考的重点和基本点，同时还需关注对主旨大意题和文
章结构题的考查。
2.理解层次趋势：表层意义理解题减少，深层含义理解题增多。考查难度有所增加，由简单寻找信息
向多层次细节推理的趋势比较明显。
3.信息量和词汇量：阅读理解材料信息浓缩，词汇总量减少，但对词汇量的考查在加大，非考纲词汇
有所增加(主要为词根加上前、后缀或有词义转化的词)。旨在引导学生掌握词汇的合成、派生和转化，让
考生能通过上下文或构词法来理解词汇的含义。考试说明中根据上下文推断单词和短语的含义这一新要求
预示对能力要求有所提高。4.句子的难度：长句增多，句子难度加大。复合句、省略句、倒装句和插入语等语言现象普遍。
5.体裁和题材：继续体现体裁和题材多样化，并彰显英语国家语言与文化特点，强化文化意识的渗透。
题材涉猎广泛，体现语言是文化的载体这一理念。
三、应用文的解题技巧
1.先看题干，再读文章
做阅读理解是先看问题，还是先看文章，这是很多同学经常问的问题。我觉得这两种方法各有利弊，
应视具体情况而定。就广告文章而言，先看问题比较好，因为广告类的试题绝大部分是寻找信息的题目，
可采用“寻读法”。大可不必从头读到尾，带着问题有针对性地去跳读、略读，先放下不认识的专有名词，
跳过去，这样就可以节约不少时间。
2. 好好把握广告的标题
如果广告有标题，大标题下又有小标题，那么，快速寻找原文信息时，这些标题就是很重要的线索，
可以帮助我们快速准确地找到答案。有些题目考查的就是对广告标题的理解。
3. 逐项比较，选出最佳答案
做阅读理解题，切不可凭自己的主观印象，或根据所谓的经验，想当然地确定答案。任何一道题目，
均可以在原文中找到相关线索，这就如同破译密码一样。解题人的思维过程和出题人的思维过程恰好相反，
出题人先找好线索，然后设计问题和选项，而解题人根据问题，再去文中找相关线索。因此，我们做题时
要逐项比较，排除错误选项，选出最佳答案。
二、真题回顾
(2023年新高考全国I卷)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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 countless
lights. 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 withhand 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.
21. What is an advantage of MacBike?
A. It gives children a discount. B. It offers many types of bikes.
C. It organizes free cycle tours. D. It has over 2,500 rental shops.
22. 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.
23. Where does the guided city tour start?
A. The Gooyer, Windmill. B. The Skinny Bridge.
C. Heineken Brewery. D. Dam Square.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D
【解析】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在阿姆斯特丹进行自行车租赁和雇佣导游的操作方式，价格
等细节。
【21题】B 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“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.
(我们提供种类繁多的最新自行车，包括有脚刹的基本自行车、有手刹和带排挡的自行车、带儿童座椅的自
行车和儿童自行车)”可推知，MacBike的优势是它提供许多类型的自行车。故选B。
【22题】C 细节理解题。根据定价表可知，租一辆带手刹和三档的自行车一天需要14.75欧元，额外增
加天数每天8欧元。所以租一辆带手刹和三档的自行车两天需要14.75+8=22.75欧元。故选C。
【23题】D 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour,
starting at 1:00 pm every day. (旅游团每小时从大坝广场出发，每天下午1点开始)”可知，导游城市之旅从大
坝广场开始。故选D。(2022年新高考全国I卷)
第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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.
21. Where is this text probably taken from?
A. A textbook. B. An exam paper. C. A course plan. D. An academic article.
22. How many parts is a student’s final grade made up of?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
23. 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.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A【解析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了文学概论课程评分办法。
【21题】C 推理判断题。根据文章标题“Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature (文学概论课程评分
办法)”和Essays (60%)部分“Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade of for this
course (你的四篇主要文章将构成本课程评分的主要部分)”可知，文章介绍了文学概论课程评分办法。由此
推知，本文是出自一个课程计划。故选C项。
【22题】B 细节理解题。根据黑体小标题“Essays (60%)”以及“Group Assignments (30%)”和“Daily
Work / In-Class Writings and Tests/Groups Work/Homework (10%)”可知，学生的最终成绩由3部分组成。故
选B项。
【23题】A 推理判断题。根据“Late Work”部分“If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will
earn a zero. (如果没有在截止日期后的第4天上交，将会得到零分)”可知，如果在截止日期后一周才交文章，
你将会得零分。故选A项。
三、最新模拟试题
(1)
(2023春·浙江宁波·高三镇海中学校考阶段练习)
It’s that time of year, again, somehow time for the list of UK LEGO events of this year 2023. Here is a rough
guide.
Discovery Brick Show
Date:30th, April-1st, May
Place: Discovery Museum
Description: This LEGO show in central Newcastle returns, with LEGO models from builders across the UK,
activities and a marketplace for LEGO-lovers.
Cost: Some free activities; entry to the marketplace requires a paid ticket.
Thirsk Brick Show
Date:12th February
Place: Thirsk& Sowerby Town Hall
Description: A small LEGO show in this town hall, back for its third year. The money that is made from the
show goes to an aged care centre in the town. LEGO displays and some activities.
Cost: A small entry fee in aid of charity.
Hull Brick Festival
Date:13th-14th AugustPlace: Guildhall
Description: This show is in its seventh year and this time it’s in town for the whole weekend! Awesome
LEGO creations from the best builders in the UK, fun activities plus several specialist
LEGO traders with everything from new bargain sets, loose bricks to custom accessories.
Cost: Free entry; ticket booking is recommended.
Caterham Model Show
Date:17th September
Place: Sacred Heart Centenary Hall
Description: This remarkable LEGO and model show is back again this year. LEGO as well as non-LEGO
displays, activities and traders who buy and sell a lot of unique LEGO creations.
Cost: Paid tickets are required for entry; see the event page for details.
1. Whose profits will be used to help people in need?
A. Discovery Brick Show’s. B. Thirsk Brick Show’s.
C. Hull Brick Festival’s. D. Caterham Model Show’s.
2. Where will a free but ticketed LEGO event be hosted?
A. In Discovery Museum. B. In Thirsk& Sowerby Town Hall.
C. In Guildhall. D. In Sacred Heart Centenary Hall.
3. What do the four events have in common?
A. They have been held before. B. They are aimed at selling LEGO models.
C. They have their marketplace. D. They include some non-LEGO activities.
(2)
(2023·浙江杭州·浙江省杭州第二中学校考模拟预测)
Official Ticketing Service
Welcome to the official Louvre online sales site
The Musée du Louvre is reopening and we are glad to be able to welcome you back again. In line with
the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visitors will be required to wear a mask. According to
government recommendations, all visitors to the Louvre aged 12 years and two months or older must show a
Health Pass. All visitors, including those entitled to free admission, must book a time period. Please accept our
apologies for the inconvenience.Individual tickets for the Museum
Admission and reservation of a time period to access the permanent
collections.
Tickets valid for the selected date only. Full list of visitors entitled to free
admission at Louvre. fr.
General admission: €18
The Musée du Louvre is open every day — except Tuesdays, January 1, May 1 and December 25— from
9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Visitors will be asked to leave the exhibition rooms 30 minutes before closure.
All tickets purchased online are time-stamped and nominative (记名的); you may therefore be asked to
provide proof of identity.
They are only valid for the service, date and time selected. They cannot be used to skip the queue but do
guarantee access to the museum within half an hour of the time shown on the ticket. Any holder of an online
ticket who does not arrive within the assigned time period for admission to the museum shall be subject to the
same admission and waiting conditions as visitors without tickets.
Visitors entitled to free admission (other than Louvre members)—Under 18s, proof of ID required
—16-25 year-old residents of the European Economic Area (European Union, Norway, Iceland, and
Liechtenstein), proof of ID and residency required
Professionals
—Teachers working in France, valid “Pass Education” required
—Teachers of art, art history or the applied arts, valid proof of employment stating subject taught required
—Artists with the Maison des Artistes or International Association of Art, valid proof required
Other
—Jobseekers, valid proof and ID required (dated within the last year or indicating a period of validity)
—Disabled visitors and the person accompanying them
1. This passage mainly aims at ________.
A. introducing the exhibits at the Louvre B. providing ticketing information of the Louvre
C. listing restrictions on admission to the Louvre D. clarifying the history of the Louvre
2. If a family in Norway, including the wife, an art teacher, the husband, an IT engineer, and a 10-year-old son,
want to visit the Louvre this weekend, they should pay at least ________ in all.
A. €18 B. €36 C. €45 D. €54
3. What can be learned about the Louvre from the passage?
A. It is open every day except on Tuesdays.
B. Its online tickets guarantee access to it at any time.
C. Proof of ID is required for anyone buying its tickets online.
D. Ticket holders may be refused to enter it if arriving an hour late.
(3)(2023秋·江苏南京·高三南京外国语学校校考开学考试)
The value-packed, all-inclusive sight-seeing package that combines the best of Sydney’s harbor, city, bay and
beach highlights.
A SydneyPass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the ‘red’ Sydney Explorer shows
you around our exciting city sights while the ‘blue’ Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and famous
beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbor cruises (游船). You can also travel free on
regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can go to every corner of this
beautiful city.
Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, tasting the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the city lights
on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass. Wherever you decide to go,
remember that bookings are not required on any of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis.
SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 or 7 days for use over a 7-calendar-day period. With a 3 or 5-day pass you
choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All SydneyPasses include a free Airport Express inward trip
before starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used.
SydneyPass Fares
Adult Child* Family**
3-day ticket $90 $45 $225
5-day ticket $120 $60 $300
7-day ticket $140 $70 $350
*A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 years. Children under 4 years travel free.
**A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family.
1. A SydneyPass doesn’t offer unlimited rides on ________.
A. the Explorer Buses B. the harbor cruises
C. regular Sydney Buses D. CityRail services
2. With a SydneyPass, a traveller can ________.
A. save fares from and to the airport B. take the Sydney Explorer to beachesC. enjoy the famous seafood for free D. reserve seats easily in a restaurant
3. If 5-day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged 3, 6
and 10, what would the lowest cost be?
A. $225. B. $300. C. $360. D. $420.
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(2023·江苏南京·南京师大附中校考一模)
Special Food Places to Try In Singapore
It’s an unpleasant fact that local food places are usually meant to cater to meat-eaters. It can be difficult to find
a tasty food place that caters to meat-free diet. Here are some options to show you don’t need meat for a
satisfactory treat.
Vegan Burg
Vegan Burg has a surprisingly diverse range of plant-based burgers. From Hawaiian Teriyaki to Char-Grilled
Satay, the menu promises to tempt even the most hardcore meat lovers. And that’s not even getting into the add-ons
and sides it offers, such as mushroom fries and barbecue potatoes.
Woods Square Tower, #01-06, Singapore 737737
Genesis Restaurant
This eatery proves that meat-free dishes can be as hearty and flavorful as their meat-based counterparts.
Genesis Restaurant is especially known for its juicy dumplings, spring rolls, pork-free noodles and tofu cheesecake.
Havelock Road, #B1-01, Singapore 059763
WellSmoocht Collective
WellSmoocht is a cafe and dessert bar which specializes in plant-based ice cream. Made from brown rice,
sugar cane juice and fruits or nut butters, Smoocht’s rice cream, as they call it, comes in a wide variety of delicious
flavors such as Earl Grey Lavender,Rose Coconut and Gula Melaka.
Sin Ming Centre, #01-03, Singapore 575628
Green Common
This one-stop plant-based eatery and marketplace has a delicious menu of mouth-watering meat-free dishes,
from Japanese cuisine like sushi and miso glazed fillet to Western dishes like fishless tacos and pasta, as well as
local favourites such as seafood laksa and even buah keluak rice.
HarbourFront Walk, #169-170, Singapore 098585
1. Who is the passage intended for?A. Those who want to lose weight. B. Those who don’t eat meat.
C. Those who can’t go without meat. D. Those who prefer home-made food.
2. What is Genesis Restaurant famous for?
A. Chinese-friendly food. B. Plant-based burgers.
C. Plant-based ice-cream. D. Japanese seafood.
3. Where should you go if you have a sweet tooth?
A. Woods Square Tower, #01-06. B. Havelock Road, #B1-01.
C. Sin Ming Centre, #01-03. D. HarbourFront Walk, #169-170.
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(2023春·广东珠海·高三珠海市第一中学校考阶段练习)
February half-term is fast approaching, and now is the time to start organizing your week off if you’re aiming
for a quick and cheap getaway anywhere but home.
1. Shard London stay, ￡181 for a family of 4
Get a whole new perspective on the capital with Superbreak’s View from the Shard package. On Level 72, the
highest public level of The Shard, visitors will have the chance to try out the most breathtaking experience, as they
are exposed to the elements and sounds of the city beneath.
2. Dublin countryside, ￡198 per adult, kids stay free and free breakfast
Dublin is a great city for kids, with both fun and educational visits from the Leprechaun Museum to the Dublin
Writers Museum. In a hillside position overlooking Dublin Bay and dating back to 1740, Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel
is an affordable choice for a half term break by car with Irish Ferries.
3. Woolacombe Bay, Devon, ￡220 for a family of 6
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks in Devon is highlighting a wealth of deals at February half-term including
four-night midweek stays-from 15 February-at ￡220 for a family of six.
The package includes accommodation in a model Bronze caravan (活动房屋) holiday home, sleeping up to six
and with heating in the lounge and bedrooms, plus private car parking.
Free indoor all-weather facilities include a heated swimming pool, children’s play areas, a cinema, clubs for
youngsters and entertainment.
4. Northumberland castle, ￡99.50 per adult, kids go free
Take your children to a 14 century Northumberland castle this half term, and allow them to play prince or
princess during a stop.Luxurious Langley Castle, at Langley-on-Tyne, a short drive from Hexham, is ideal for families wishing to
explore Hadrian’s Wall and discover life as a Roman, explore Hexham Abbey, or head off to Newcastle for
shopping and visitor attractions.
Children will also love the daily Battlements Tour, which will take them right to the top of the castle, to look
out towards Hadrian’s Wall and across Langley’s grounds.
1. Where can visitor go if they want their kids to have both fun and educational visits?
A. Shard London stay. B. Woolacombe Bay.
C. Northumberland castle. D. Dublin countryside.
2. What is special about visiting Woolacombe Bay, Devon?
A. There are free indoor all-weather facilities. B. Kids can have the most breathtaking experience.
C. Kids can play prince and princess. D. It can provide tasty and free breakfast.
3. How much will a couple with two kids pay if they visit Northumberland castle?
A. ￡99.5. B. ￡199. C. ￡398. D. ￡298.5.
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(2023·广东·华南师大附中校考三模)
The best literary festivals 2023 across the UK to book now
Kite Festival
9-11 June
New last year, this literary festival held in the grounds of spectacular stately home Kirtlington Park in
Oxfordshire is the first of its kind, combining music and breakthrough ideas to create a unique programme featuring
live performances and interactive discussions. Over the Kite Festival weekend, you’ll find award-winning authors
sharing their insights on crafting stories and electronic pop legends headlining on the Saturday night.
Primadonna
28-30 July
Held at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Suffolk, Primadonna prides itself on creating a space for works by
women and those whose voices might not otherwise be heard. There are insightful workshops covering everything,
including sessions on how to get your foot in the door of the publishing world. The family-friendly event also has
plenty to keep kids occupied, from craft activities to entertaining talks from big-name writers.
Queen’s Park Book Festival
2-3 SeptemberQueen’s Park Book Festival is the only one in the capital to be held in a public park, making it a low-key affair
that feels more like a garden party than a full-blown festival. Alongside writers’ discussions on their latest works,
you’ll find performance poetry events hosted by hip-hop verse maestro Poetcurious and nightly parties once the sun
sets.
Henley Literary Festival
30 September-8 October
Henley is home to an impressive literary festival, which takes places over a week in October at various venues
throughout the town, including the grand riverside private members’ club Phyllis Court and the historic town hall.
Alongside main events featuring famous writers, there’s also a hugely popular children’s festival, where little
bookworms get the chance to come face-to-face with their favourite authors.
1. Which festival promotes less-read writers?
A. Kite Festival. B. Primadonna.
C. Queen’s Park Book Festival. D. Henley Literary Festival.
2. Where can visitors enjoy performances?
A. Kite Festival & Primadonna.
B. Primadonna & Henley Literary Festival.
C. Kite Festival & Queen’s Park Book Festival.
D. Queen’s Park Book Festival & Henley Literary Festival.
3. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce a special book festival. B. To promote local activities for families.
C. To inform readers of some literary events. D. To provide introductions about famous authors.
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(2023·湖北·华中师大一附中校考模拟预测)
Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit
Mars (The Martian)
When you search for a location to stand in for the surface of another world, The Wadi Rum Protected Area in
far southern Jordan is a good place to start. With the impressive “vast and echoing and God-like” landscape, it
served as the background of Matt Damon’s 18-month stay on the red planet in The Martian.
Jurassic Park
The Hawaiian islands were the locations for some of Jurassic Park’s most memorable scenes. Kauai providesthe rough coastline and some of the most breathtaking features of the fictional Isla Nublar, while the rolling hills of
Oahu’s Kualoa Ranch function as the background of the Gallimimus stampede (逃亡).
Hobbiton
Unlike the other locations in this list, the Shire is a wholly artificial set, built on a sheep farm on New
Zealand’s North Island. Created for Peter Jackson’s big-screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings
trilogy, Hobbiton began to draw curious fans shortly after the release of the first film in the series. In time, what
began as a temporary location designed to host a three-month movie shoot has evolved into a Tolkienesque theme
park with over 350,000 visitors annually.
King’s Landing
The HBO series Game of Thrones brings to life the many locations of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy world,
but the conflict of sex, swords, and trickery reaches its peak in the capital of King’s Landing. The “real” capital of
Westeros can be found in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The city’s 16th-century fortress walls overlook Blackwater Bay,
while the parks, avenues, and alleys of the old city have witnessed the triumphs and tragedies of House Lannister.
1. Which of the four locations should you visit if you are a big fan of J.R.R. Tolkien?
A. Mars (The Martian). B. Jurassic Park. C. Hobbiton. D. King’s Landing.
2. What do the movie locations Mars and Jurassic Park have in common?
A. They are both on the coast. B. They demonstrate magnificent views.
C. They can represent another world. D. They are set for only one film.
3. What can visitors do in King’s Landing?
A. See ancient fortress walls. B. Play roles in Game of Thrones.
C. Visit George R.R. Martin. D. Experience the triumphs and tragedies.
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(2023·湖北黄冈·黄冈中学校考二模)
Big Thinkers Series
The 2022 Big Thinkers Series from New Scientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of
topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts. If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this
series is your place to hear the latest research.
Save £20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series
(available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just £13 per lecture (available by early booking).
Reality+: From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David ChalmersIn this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through
headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.
What we don’t know about gravity with Claudia de Rham
We are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much
we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.
A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel
From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5,000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad
Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty
journey through scientific theory and quirky (反常的) historical detail.
Physics at the End of the universe with Katie Mack
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13. 8 billion years. But how
does the story end? Join astronomer Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate
of the universe.
1. How much does a series ticket cost?
A. £13. B. £20. C. £30. D. £32.
2. What will Chad Orzel lecture in?
A. The genuine reality. B. The secrets of gravity.
C. The history of time marking. D. The final fate of the universe.
3. What do the four talks have in common?
A. They are all aimed at science lovers. B. They are all concerned with gravity.
C. They will all be given by bestselling authors. D. They will all be given by excellent physicians.
