《2024年高考英语名校真题二轮零失误规范训练》（T8专用）
专题 01 阅读理解应用文最新真题模拟 16 篇题（干货+模拟）
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一、阅读理解应用文细节理解题居多，落实“定位原文”和“同义替
换”。
二、数据计算题注重“原文定位”“细节理解”，弄清来龙去脉再计
算。
三、文章出处题注意利用首尾段相关关键词作答。
四、写作意图题要结合试题内容类型，尤其是首尾段做出合理推测判
断。
五、写作对象题需要结合首尾段关键信息，对象可能是家长、游客等。
六、规范训练目标：做标记，留痕迹；零失误，限时 7 分钟/每篇。
模拟专区：做好题才有好成绩！练技能，补漏洞，提分数，强信心！
（ 2024· 河 北 唐 山 · 一 模 ） Science on Wheels travels across Washington bringing engaging STEM
programming to grades K-8 with a focus on interactive and hands-on programs that bring the joy of scientific
exploration to life and enable learners to see themselves in STEM.
Registration now! Open for 2024-2025 school year!
PROGRAM OFFERINGS LOGISTICS
Categories Whole-Day Experiences（WDE） Partial-Day Experiences（PDE）
Community groups, libraries, camps, STEM nights,
Audience Entire school
and more
Duration 6-8 hours 1-3 hoursIncludes: Choose one:
-Live science show for the entire school -45-minute live science show
Components
-40-minute programs for individual -Three 45-minute hands-on workshops
classrooms
-3 hours with a pop-up exhibit
-Pop-up exhibit
-Science Show: Up to 400 participants
Participants
6-15 classrooms or groups（100-480 -Workshops: 1-3 classrooms or groups with up to
Served
participants per day） 32 participants each
-Exhibit Exploration: Up to 300 participants
Price* $2. 375-$3. 450 $750 -$1, 500
-Local and Western Washington year round
-Eastern Washington seasonally Local only** year round
Location
（September-early November and March-
June）
*Funding is available for qualifying schools, libraries, and community groups.
**Some partial-day programming is available regionally with additional travel fees. Inquire for more info.
Programs are designed to support current science standards and arouse curiosity and a love of exploration and
experimentation in students. We have a series of classes for each age group for each theme. Pacific Science Center
educators bring all of the activity materials for these programs, but schools will need to provide tables.
1．What does the text intend the readers to do?
A．Sign up. B．Learn STEM.
C．Explore themselves. D．Focus on interactions.
2．How many types of programs does Science on Wheels offer?
A．5. B．4. C．3. D．2.
3．What can we learn about the program?
A．PDE is only for school.
B．Financial support is provided.
C．WDE participants have to choose one activity.
D．It offers year-round service throughout Washington.
（2024·河北沧州·一模）Exhibition: Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs(法老)
Transport yourself back 3, 300 years, across the sands of the Sahara Desert where you reach the heartbeat of
Ancient Egypt ruled by the most celebrated pharaoh in the country's storied history. Experience one of the greatest
collections of its kind in this Australian-first exhibition, Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs.
This all-new multisensory museum experience provides visitors with a window into the life and achievementsof Ramses II, more commonly known as Ramses the Great, who ruled Egypt for 67 years. The exhibition features
182 priceless artifacts including the sarcophagus of Ramses II-one of the most impressive royal coffins(棺椁)from
Ancient Egypt ever to be discovered—and other treasures, some of which have never left Egypt before.
This journey will enable visitors to discover a surprisingly preserved collection of artifacts, including fine
jewellery, delicate royal masks(面具), and golden treasures of the tomb, showcasing the superb workmanship of
Egyptian artists.
The exhibition also features a virtual reality experience that takes you on a tour of two of Ramses' most
impressive remains: the Temples of Abu Simbel and the Tomb of Queen Nefertari. In cinematic motion chairs,
viewers will fly through temples, sandstorms, and even come face-to-face with Ramses in this virtual journey.
Purchase the VR experience during your Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs ticket purchase checkout as an
add-on.
Cost
Entry ticket member FREE; non-member $20
VR experience member $85; non-member $100
4．What is the main focus of this exhibition?
A．Ramses II's rich and successful life.
B．The exploration of the Sahara Desert.
C．Ancient Egyptian jewellery making.
D．The ancient history of Egypt.
5．Which part of the exhibition offers a virtual reality experience?
A．The royal coffin of Ramses Ⅱ. B．Delicate royal masks.
C．The Temples of Abu Simbel. D．Queen Nefertari's chair.
6．How much will a museum member spend to experience the VR exhibition?
A．$ 20. B．$85. C．$100. D．$120.
（2024·河北唐山·一模）When I started Social-Engineer, I just left a company that was amazing. It was like a
family. The pain of leaving was real for me and like all family separation, it wasn’t 100% smooth. I was heartbroken
to leave but wanted to take every lesson I learned to my new company. I was determined to also take all the good
memories with me. Yes, there were mistakes from both sides of the fence but instead of focusing on those, I went
away remembering all the great times, life lessons and growth I had gifted to me.
I figured I would grow my company by being a nice man and working hard, and never demanding more from
my people than I was willing to give, believing this approach would earn respect and effort in return. I would saythings to myself like, “Well, I did this, so they should do that.” Or “I am this way, so they should be that way.”
And to be honest, it felt real. It felt like it was an honest evaluation.
But... But... But...
I started to have people problems. I am a very strong, direct communicator and although in many ways that is a
strength, it can be a weakness in other ways. I often hurt people’s feelings. Even though I was very self-aware of this,
I still messed up. Now this is odd to admit out loud for a company that basically focuses on helping dozens of
companies make huge changes.
I went to see a psychologist. Natasha actively listened to all I said and then every now and then presented a
thought as a question or a mild statement. She wanted to challenge me to change, challenge me to expand my
thoughts. I was in my session with Natasha and I was saying things like this:
“I gave this person tens of thousands of dollars in a raise in one year, they should be more appreciative.”
“I have a great salary, benefits and support package, this person should have been more thankful.”
Natasha stopped me and said, “Well, you just SHOULD all over yourself, didn’t you? Did you pay for
devotion? Did you pay for honor? Did you pay for appreciation?”
The sad answer was NO.
“You want to see the change that you so desire — then be the change,” Natasha said. She then mentioned Bruce
Lee, who said “Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup.
You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle... Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”
I know what I should do. Will you join me?
7．Why was the author confident about his company management?
A．He believed he was gifted for it.
B．His employees were well qualified.
C．He had lessons and work principles.
D．His previous mistakes had been removed.
8．What are the author’s problems rooted in?
A．The rigid rules. B．The lack of vision.
C．The company’s focus. D．The author’s social skill.
9．What did Natasha conclude from the session?
A．The author fell into a thinking trap.
B．The employees expected too much.
C．The author was not really committed.
D．The employees were victims of management.
10．What does the author invite us to do?A．Read Bruce Lee. B．Learn to change.
C．Take more duties. D．Desire less for more.
（2024·浙江·模拟预测）When I picked up The Woks of Life, a cookbook written by the Leung family, I was
very excited. Inside there are mom-and-dad approved recipes with stories and photos—even a timeline—of the
family’s history.
“We call our cookbook culinary genealogy (烹饪家谱). We wanted the book to be our family’s stories told
through food, rather than just characteristic recipes,” said Sarah Leung, who co-wrote the book during the pandemic
(流行病) with her parents and younger sister. “We grew up in a food-obsessed (着迷的) family. Honestly, I’ve
developed a quarter of these recipes myself,” Sarah added. “Over time, we’ll accomplish our goal: All family
members are competent Chinese cooks.”
The cookbook features dishes which might be made in a Chinese American home as well as in Chinese
American takeout restaurants. “Home-style cooking and restaurant-style cooking have equal importance, but they are
different,” Sarah said, adding that the family also discussed how to be respectful of each point. “I hope the recipes
will appeal to Chinese Americans, like my family, and also those less familiar with Chinese cooking.”
Part of their cookbook has also been posted on their website, attracting millions of faithful followers. The
success of the cookbook is that it honors tradition as well as reflects modern interpretations, making it a mixture of
the old and the new. It also offers building blocks for home cooks who want to learn to cook Chinese food.
I started my exploration with the Kung Pao Chicken, a popular dish and also my favorite. Joyfully, the dish I
made tasted like it was supposed to be. It really built up my confidence. Surely, as you can imagine, I have also set
up my goal to be expert in Chinese cooking.
The cookbook is promoting Chinese cooking to become the domain of home cooks in the United States. For too
long, Chinese cooking has been a cuisine that many people are used to only eating out.
11．Why is the cookbook called culinary genealogy?
A．It runs in the family. B．It is written by family members.
C．It includes the story of a family. D．It contains mom-and-dad approved recipes.
12．Which of the following best describes the Leung family?
A．Easygoing and helpful. B．Faithful and energetic.
C．Devoted and considerate. D．Fortunate and thankful.
13．What does the author think of The Woks of Life?
A．It is a typical Chinese cookbook. B．Its success lies in honoring tradition.
C．It offers building blocks for all cooks. D．It helps improve the author’s cooking skills.
14．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Most Americans are used to eating out.
B．The cookbook has become a best seller.
C．American home cooks prefer Chinese cooking.
D．The cookbook benefits the spread of Chinese cooking.
（2022·浙江温州·一模）It’s a classic story: A kid is forced to learn an instrument from a young age, they play
it throughout their childhood, and they develop a bittersweet relationship with it. Is the constant battle between the
love for the music and the hate for the constant challenge worth the fight? For me, it was.
I started playing the piano when I was four-that was 15 years ago! This was huge commitment, so there must
have been something worth holding on to, right?
The easy guess is that I was purely in love with music and piano. Although that’s the sweeter tale, it’s a bit more
complicated. I struggled a lot with piano. Family and peers were, at least in my own head, constantly placed beside
me in competition. I felt pressure to be the best in order to prove something to others-and more devastatingly (破坏
性地) to prove something to myself. The seed of my musical interest was grown in the sunlight of competition and
doubt. Hate sprouted (滋生) when my self-criticism hit too hard.
It’s difficult to learn to love something that didn’t originate from love. For a while, piano was more of an
annoyance than a hobby. But somehow, love grew. It was deeply buried. But it was there, and by high school,it was
strong enough that when I was truly on the verge of quitting any kind of formal training. I found the strength to hold
on tighter, and dig further. I switched teachers, and got incredibly lucky with one who helped me tunnel into what I
loved. I learned pieces for myself, I composed for myself, and I found confidence not because I got “good enough,”
but because I learned that anything I had was good enough.
The love and hate I’ve had for the piano were both planted and grown. If you too have learned to hate
something, remember that with commitment, it can be uprooted, and love can make a home in its place. There is
always time. There is always room.
15．What does the author want to show by telling a classic story?
A．The benefits of music.
B．Kids’ struggle in learning instruments.
C．Kids’ bittersweet childhood.
D．The popularity of learning instruments.
16．What can we know about the author’s experience of playing the piano?
A．She finally quit formal training.
B．She never treated it as her hobby.
C．She was in pure love with music and piano.D．She once experienced great pressure from herself.
17．What helped the author find confidence?
A．Her attitude. B．Her training.
C．Her compromise. D．Her achievement.
18．What message is mainly delivered in the passage?
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Love is a thing that grows.
C．Content is better than riches.
D．Chance favors the prepared mind.
（2024·福建漳州·二模）Central Park Picnic Experiences
Having a picnic with family, friends or colleagues at the Pool with iconic views of the NYC backdrop would
give you good feelings. We handle all aspects of your event from beginning to end, so you can just show up and have
a great time! Fresh baked service! — You can now add games to any picnic experience (details below).
Family-Style Picnic
Serves a minimum of 15 people
Our family-style picnic experience is perfect for big groups! Includes set up & clean up, plus fruits and
food. Also includes coolers with ice, blankets, pillows and parasols (遮阳伞). $60.00 per adult, $30.00 per child.
Includes a 2-hour picnic with set up and clean up. $50 per add 1 hour.
Social Picnic Party
Serves 10 to 12 people
Comes complete with an entire picnic set up including extra space, blankets, pillows, parasols. The meal is a
sampling of sandwiches, roast chicken, potato salad, seasonal greens, local cheese platter, lemonade, water and
something sweet for dessert. Perfect for meeting new friends.
We Love This Formal Picnic!
Serves 4 to 10 people
Looking for something more formal? This is special and for you! Includes set up with a set low-rise table for
business talk, a great selection of delicious food, flowers, and clean up! Tips not included — and should go direct to
your picnic expert.
Birthday Party Picnic
Serves 2 to 18 people
Besides our signature birthday party cake, we also offer a local cheese platter (拼盘), seasonal salad, chips,
lemonade and water, plus cookies & brownies for dessert! When you arrive at your picnic spot, one of our
picnic experts will have everything set up, ready and waiting for you when you arrive! Includes a 2-hour picnic for 2with set up and clean up. Add up to 16 additional guests. $50 per add 1 hour. $50 per add 1 guest. Max 18 guests.
Contact us with questions!
19．What is a new service for the picnic experiences?
A．New spots with wonderful views. B．Whole-process service.
C．Allowing for adding games. D．Offering freshly-made bread.
20．How much to pay if families with 12 adults plus 10 kids have a 2-hour picnic?
A．$720. B．$1,020. C．$1,070. D．$1,150.
21．What is the most likely basis for setting up these types of picnics?
A．Expense of picnic. B．Number of people.
C．Age of the group. D．Purpose of the activity.
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22．How much should two seniors with three kids pay at least to own annual memberships?
A．£69. B．£96. C．£108. D．£120.
23．What is one of the member benefits of English Heritage sites?
A．Free access to its historic sites.
B．Guided outing activities.
C．Zero admission to its events.
D．Discounted car-parking fee.
24．What is the main purpose of the text?
A．To educate. B．To entertain. C．To analyze. D．To inform.
（2024·湖北·二模）Whether you are a lifelong bookworm or are trying to develop a love for reading in your
kids, the 2024 Miami Book Fair is for you.
• When and Where Is the Fair?
This much-loved South Florida event will be held from May 12 to 18, 2024 at the MDC Wolfson Campus Plaza
in Downtown Miami.
• What to Expect at the Fair?
This year, the fair will feature more than 400 celebrated authors from around the world. There will be a rich
collection of writers and their works of almost every type under the sun. Readers can not only explore arts and crafts,
but also experience face painting and book giveaways. For green writers, it’s a place to connect with their favorite
editors. For book lovers, it’s an opportunity to get autographs (亲笔签名) from many popular authors and ask them
some questions. During this week-long book feast, you will find a group of events running from morning to night.
• How Much Does the Fair Cost?On Friday. the fair is free. On Saturday or Sunday, it is 10 for an adult for one day, or you can get a two-day
pass for $15. Kids under age 12 can attend for free and the kid aged 13-18 is $5 per day.
So mark your calendars, head to Downtown Miami, and enjoy yourself in the heart of the city’s literary scene.
25．What can visitors do at the fair?
A．Donate used books. B．Explore Downtown Miami.
C．Enjoy a dinner party. D．Interact with popular authors.
26．How much should a couple with two kids under 12 pay for the Sunday fair?
A．$ 30. B．$25. C．$ 20. D．$ 15.
27．What is the purpose of the text?
A．To advertise a fair. B．To raise money.
C．To introduce a city. D．To recommend books.
（2024·湖北黄冈·一模）COOKING CLASSES
Whether you are a green hand in the kitchen or on your way to becoming the next celebrity chef, our cooking
classes suit all ability levels. Join us for an enjoyable and informative time in the kitchen, learning some new skills
and easy-to-recreate dishes to impress your family at home!
Highlights:
·Taught by experienced chefs in a professional and enjoyable environment. Feel comfortable asking them
questions.
·Learn the importance of proper knife skills that will help speed up your prep time and promote the safety of
using knives in the kitchen.
Please note:
·Suitable for teens over 13.
·Drinking water is provided throughout the class.
·Most dietary requirements can be satisfied with advance notice. Please contact us at least 2 business days
before the class if you have any dietary requirements or allergies (过敏).
·If you have attended one of our classes previously, please note in the Special Comments section the items you
have cooked previously so we can avoid repeating the same items where possible.
Upcoming classes:
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28．Who would most probably sign up for the classes?
A．A celebrity chef. B．A 15-year-old beginner cook.
C．A man who cares about food safety. D．A mom who’s no good with knives.
29．What should you do if you have an allergy?
A．Ask experienced chefs for advice.
B．Avoid attending any of the classes.
C．Report your requirements in advance.
D．Leave a note in the Special Comments section.
30．Which class can you take if you are free after 7:30 pm on Friday?
A．DIY Dumplings. B．Perfect Pasta &Gnocchi.
C．Middle Eastern Banquet. D．Easy Thai Home Cooking.
（2024·浙江温州·二模）Art Gallery of NSW(New South Wales) Exhibition
Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day?
25 November 2023-28 April 2024
Day and night, love and rage, calm and chaos. Enter a world of emotional extremes in this exhibition of the art
of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most influential artists of the past century. Born in Paris in 1911 and living and
working in New York until her death in 2010, Bourgeois is well-known for her fearless exploration of human
relationships across a seven-decade career.
Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? reveals the extraordinary
reach and intensity of Bourgeois’ art, from unforgettable sculptures of the 1940s to her tough yet tender weaving
works of the 1990s and 2000s. It also reveals the psychological tensions that powered her search, through a dramaticpresentation in two contrasting exhibition spaces. Moving from the well-lit rooms of “Day” to the darkened area of
“Night”, viewers will encounter more than 120 works, including many never seen before in Australia.
Tickets can be booked online via the exhibition or event page on our website, or in person at the welcome desk
at the Art Gallery. Tickets cannot be exchanged, but if something unexpected happens that prevents you from
attending, you can change the date of your reservation in your confirmation email.
31．What do we know about Louise Bourgeois?
A．Her art is conservative. B．She was an emotional artist.
C．She was raised in Paris. D．Her art explores human relationships.
32．What does the exhibition feature?
A．Various themes. B．Contrasting layout.
C．Intensive colors. D．Extraordinary paintings.
33．What can you do if you can’t attend the exhibition?
A．Reschedule the date. B．Cancel the booking.
C．Claim the money back. D．Exchange the event.
（2024·浙江·二模）Italy in the spring is like something out of a magical storybook. Whether you’re looking
for a relaxing Italian holiday with the one you love or a feast of water fun, Italy in spring offers something for
everyone.
LAKE GARDA
Situated in northern Italy, Lake Garda offers some of the most incredible scenery in Italy. Surrounded by
amazing peaks and historic castles, your spring in Italy is sure to be packed with adventure. On the shores of Lake
Garda, family-friendly fun and excitement await. The largest lake in Italy is full to the brim with exciting activities,
in and out of the water.
WHERE TO STAY: HOTEL CAESIUS THERMAE or GARDA SPA RESORT Hotel Caesius Thermae or
Garda Spa Resort is a four-star hotel on the southern shore of Lake Garda.
TUSCANY COAST
Holidays to the Tuscany Coast take you on a tranquil Italian getaway filled with golden sandy bays, romantic
sunsets, and charming restaurants. If you’re after sunbathing bliss, the Tuscan Coastline offers kilometres of gentle
sand for you to enjoy a day of exploring the crystal waters with water sports or simply wallowing in the waves.
WHERE TO STAY: GRAND HOTEL ROYAL Located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Grand Hotel Royal
offers four-star luxury on the beach.
TAORMINA
Step into one of Sicily’s most beautiful towns, rich in Greek Mythology. Perched on top of Monte Tauro on the
foothills of the mammoth Mount Etna, Taormina is an ancient town that allows you to step back in time and discoverthe well-preserved history. The coastal setting is also the best place for a romantic sunset cruise or water sports
adventure.
WHERE TO STAY: HOTEL VILLA BELVEDERE Situated on the east coast of Sicily in Taormina, Hotel Villa
Belvedere welcomes guests in traditional Italian style.
34．Which hotel are you to stay for a visit to an ancient town?
A．Grand Hotel Royal. B．Hotel Villa Belvedere.
C．Hotel Caesius Thermae. D．Garda Spa Resort.
35．What do the three destinations have in common?
A．They all serve as water sports destinations. B．They all lie on tops of mountains.
C．They are all getaways for honeymoons. D．They all offer family activities.
36．The text can be _________.
A．a travel journal B．an encyclopedia
C．a tour brochure D．a self-driving guide
（2024·浙江宁波·二模）The world awaits. Where will you go next? The following are among the most
exciting destinations to visit. Grab your bags and go!
Puebla, Mexico
Founded in 1931, the Mexico’s fourth-largest city is a stronghold of Baroque architecture. In Puebla’s
citycenter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are a large number of gorgeous 17th- and 18th-century Baroque
buildings. Many are decorated with colored titles, the use of which illustrates the combination of Puebla’s local and
European colonial styles. In 2017, an earthquake shook the area, leading to restorations of facilities throughout the
city afterward. Despite that, Puebla remains rooted in tradition.
Telč, Czech Republic
The storybook town was probably founded in the mid-14th century. Stone walls and a system of man-
madeponds help protect Telč historic town center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The triangular market square is
bordered by a rainbow of light-colored houses, which were originally built of wood and rebuilt in stone after a fire in
the late 14th century.
Göbekli Tepe, Turkey
Estimated to date back to the 10th-9th millennia B．C．E, the monumental limestone pillars at Göbekli Tepe
had been hiding in plain sight for several thousand years. The detailed exploration of these giant stones only began in
the 1990s. What have been revealed — primarily massive stones decorated with bas-reliefs (浅浮雕) of animal —
comprise the world’s oldest known temple complex. The extraordinary discoveries made here have rewritten the
story of how the first civilizations began.
GuatemalaArchaeologists have found long-hidden ruins of an extensive pre-Columbian civilization here, confirming that
Guatemala is the place to dive into Mayan culture, then and now. Ancient roots run particularly deep in the
northernmost Peten region. In modern, multicultural Guatemala, people with Mayan origin make up about half the
population, making the country the only one in Central America with a native cultural majority.
37．Where can tourists enjoy architecture exhibiting a combination of native and foreign styles?
A．Guatemala. B．Göbekli Tepe, Turkey.
C．Puebla, Mexico. D．Telč, Czech Republic.
38．What has made Guatemala special?
A．The long-hidden ruins.
B．The deeply rooted Mayan culture.
C．The modern and multicultural society.
D．The only Central American country with Mayan population.
39．According to the text, what do the above destinations have in common?
A．They have historic sites. B．They are in Central America.
C．They were once destroyed by fire. D．They were discovered in recent decades.
（2024·广东韶关·二模）The cuisine that marks Christmas is as diverse as the people feasting on it. Here’s a
look at how the locals celebrate Christmas through cuisine in their countries, which will give you a glimpse of the
celebrations.
England
The real festivities start on Christmas morning with champagne and smoked salmon. After the King’s or
Queen’s annual Christmas speech, it’s time for the main meal, typically including a turkey or roast beef accompanied
by various side dishes.
France
The French celebrate their Christmas Eve with a lavish meal, with seafood served first. The main course usually
consists of a rooster that’s renowned for its tenderness. Fine red wine from Burgundy can’t be missed of course.
Italy
Similar to France, Italians celebrate Christmas on the eve. The locals typically attend midnight Mass and then
indulge in a lavish meal before heading to church. For the main course, northern Italians often have stuffed turkey,
while those in seaside areas may feast on a large baked sea bass accompanied by roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Greece
After attending an early morning holy communion in church on Christmas, Greeks go home for an all-day
eating gathering. Families gather around the fireplace, feasting on a special wheat bread only made at Christmas.Later, the main course may include roast chicken stuffed with chestnuts.
40．What activity distinguishes England in Christmas celebration?
A．The seafood-themed dinner. B．The yearly Royal address.
C．The religious ceremony. D．The main course featuring turkey.
41．To experience the religious atmosphere, you’d better spend Christmas in ________.
A．France and Italy. B．England and France.
C．England and Greece. D．Italy and Greece.
42．From which column of the magazine is the passage probably from?
A．Religion and culture. B．Diet and health.
C．Festival and tradition. D．Sports and fitness.
（2024·广东·一模）Welcome to WSU Libraries! In this guide, we’ll unlock the mysteries of call numbers and
location prefixes. Knowing these helps you quickly locate and access your desired books.
Call Numbers
Books and material are arranged on our shelves according to the Library of Congress (LC) classification
system. These call numbers uniquely identify and organize items near other material on the same or similar subjects.
Consider the call number: LB2395 C65 1991.
♦ LB defines the subject area. The call letters are typically arranged in alphabetical (字母的) order, starting
from A and continuing through the alphabet. Knowing the letter(s) for your subject area gives you a place to start
browsing the shelves. For example: A — General works; B — Philosophy, Psychology, Religion; D — world
History; G — Geography; H— social sciences; J — Political science; K — Law; L— Education; M — Music; N —
Arts; P— Language and Literature; Q — science. For more, click here.
♦ 2395 is the classification number, which further distinguishes the subject matter. Read as a whole number: 1,
2, 3, 45, 100, 2430.
♦ C65 is the Cutter number and usually represents the author’s last name. Find C, then 65. Read the number as
a decimal (小数).
♦ 1991 is the year of publication.
Location Prefixes
Some call numbers have a location prefix. Location prefixes mean that the book or material is shelved in a
special place, and may have loan restrictions. WSU uses the following prefixes:43．Which book maybe identified under the call number “NU238 C719 2013” ?
A．An Introduction to Modern Art. B．The ABC of Computer science.
C．The Recycling of waste oils. D．A short History of France.
44．What would be the Cutter number if you are looking for a book by Whitney Sherman?
A．C78. B．S53. C．W67. D．L59.
45．Where can you find the book “RES AG243 G87 1992”?
A．0n the 2nd or 4th floor of the library.
B．In the Reference Area on the 1st floor.
C．In the Circulation Area on the 1st floor.
D．At the Learning Resources Center on the 2nd floor.
（2024·福建漳州·三模）I love learning about customs and practices in other countries. For this post, I asked
all of my friends in the Multicultural Kid Blogger group to give me their favorite birthday traditions!
CHINA
The most special of the birthday traditions in China is for babies. New parents give red eggs (an even number)
to friends and family for good luck. Common presents include food, silverware, and money wrapped in red paper.
On birthdays, it is common to eat longevity noodles (长寿面) without breaking them for good luck to live a long life.
ISRAEL
Sometimes children in Israel wear a crown (王冠) made from leaves or flowers for their birthday. The birthday
child sits in a chair, and gets picked up and raised and lowered the chair one time for each year of age, plus one more
for good luck. Guests at the birthday party sing and dance around the chair. At birthday parties, kids often play
games, such as races with potatoes on spoons.
GHANA
In Ghana, one of the most common birthday traditions is that kids get to eat oto for breakfast: sweet potatoes
mixed with onions, made into patties, and fried with hard boiled eggs. Later in the day, Ghanaians sometimes have a
party for the child with stew, rice, and kelewele. At the party, girls often like to play a game called ampe.
MEXICOMexico families love parties, and celebrate birthdays en grande (盛大地). The 15th birthday, quinceañera is the
most important, formal, and well-prepared. Mexicans always sing Las Mañanitas to wake up the child on their
birthdays. When the birthday girl or boy blows out their candles, guests call for them to take a bite of the cake
(“mordida-mordida!”) and always push their face into the frosting. A Mexican birthday party always has a piñata
filled with little toys and candies.
46．What do parents both in China and Ghana do for their kids’ birthdays?
A．Offer them a special food. B．Give them money in red papers.
C．Play a unique game with them. D．Make a special clothing for them.
47．What do kids in Mexico get for their birthdays?
A．A blessing song. B．A beautiful crown. C．Red eggs. D．A wonderful breakfast.
48．Where is the text probably taken from?
A．A noticeboard. B．A travel guidebook. C．A website. D．A geography magazine.
