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Passage 1(2024 广东佛山二模)
主题:免费社区交换活动 词数:242
难度:★★☆☆☆
Free Community Swap
Contact:
Catherine Crawford, (718) 809-1603 ccrawford@grownyc.org
Jon Klar, (646) 530-0381 jklar@grownyc.org
New Yorkers looking to reduce,reuse,and save money this year are invited to participate
in Stop ‘N’ Swap,a free community event organized by local non-profit GrowNYC.
The average NYC household throws away about 2,000 pounds of waste a year.By
reusing through events like Stop ‘N’ Swap,NYC residents can take part in saving over 40
million pounds of material from landfill every year.Take a break from shopping,support a
cleaner future,and join the ever-growing reuse community!
WHAT:Free Stop ‘N’ Swap Community Reuse Event
WHEN:February 19th,12 pm-3 pm
WHERE:Bronx Works Classic Community Center-286 East 156th Street,Bronx,NY
10451
The public are invited to bring clean and reusable items.No one is required to bring
something to take something—you can simply show up with a bag and see what’s free for the
taking.Books,toys,clothing,and electronics are just some of the offerings.Furniture and other
large items are not accepted at the swap.Anything leftover at the end of the day is donated or
recycled.
Stop ‘N’ Swaps have developed a regular following among environmentally conscious
New Yorkers.After almost two years without swaps,GrowNYC has set a goal of hosting one
swap in each of the city’s 59 community districts each year,providing opportunities to make
NYC truly livable—a place where every person can enjoy a healthier life.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了GrowNYC 组织的免费社区交换活
动。
1.What should you do to get more information from Catherine?
A.Call (646) 530-0381.
B.Call (718) 809-1603.
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C.Email jklar@grownyc.org.
D.Visit 286 East 156th Street,Bronx.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。由文章Contact 部分中“Catherine Crawford,(718) 809-1603”可知,应
该拨打(718) 809-1603 才能从凯瑟琳那里得到更多的信息。
2.What items are unacceptable at the Stop ‘N’ Swap?
A.Dry-as-dust books.
B.Old-fashioned clothes.
C.Out-of-date electronics.
D.Second-hand furniture.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。由文章倒数第二段中“Furniture and other large items are not
accepted at the swap.”可知,家具和其他大件物品在交换中是不可接受的。
3.What is the aim of GrowNYC’s Stop ‘N’ Swap?
A.To make NYC a better place to live in.
B.To enrich New Yorkers’ community life.
C.To reduce the cost of dealing with waste in NYC.
D.To encourage districts to compete in sustainability.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。由文章最后一段中“After almost two years without swaps,GrowNYC
has set a goal of hosting one swap in each of the city’s 59 community districts each
year,providing opportunities to make NYC truly livable—a place where every person can
enjoy a healthier life.”可知,活动的目的是让纽约成为更适合居住的地方。
Passage 2(2024 安徽合肥一模)
主题:香港的四座大楼 词数:304
难度:★★☆☆☆
Hong Kong has the largest collection of high-rise buildings on Earth,many of which
have been designed by world-famous architects.
HSBC Headquarters Building
In 1979,the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation(HSBC) launched an
international design competition for its new headquarters.Foster+Partners,headed by architect
Sir Norman Foster,won the competition with an out-of-the-box idea.With a budget of roughly
$667 million in the day’s currency,the British visionary had the modular (模块化的) pieces
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constructed in the US,Japan and the UK before shipping them to Hong Kong for assembly
(组装).
The Henderson
Zaha Hadid Architects(ZHA) has revealed plans to replace a multi-story car park in
Hong Kong’s central business district with a new 623-foot tower.Like so many of ZHA’s
visionary projects,the office tower,completed in 2023,integrates technology with natural
environments.For instance,there is a sky garden which is an outdoor recreational space with a
running track and a planting network that acts as an effective biological air-purifying filter by
consuming pollutants.
Two International Finance Centre
On a clear day,you can see straight across Hong Kong from the offices in Two
International Finance Center(2IFC),completed in 2003.Designed by the late Cesar Pelli,the
1,352-foot tower was the tallest in the city upon its completion.It transformed the skyline
when it opened with its breathtaking height and tapered(锥形的) shape,symbolizing Hong
Kong’s rise.
Bank of China Tower
The 1,205-foot tower,completed in 1990,broke records at the time and became an instant
landmark as the first tower over 985 feet outside North America.A vision of urban
energy,expansion and geometry,the Bank of China Tower(BOC Tower) was designed to
resemble a bamboo shoot,symbolizing strength,vitality and China’s emergence as a
significant player in international finance.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了香港的四座大楼的情况。
4.What is special about the HSBC Headquarters Building?
A.It was designed by several architect teams.
B.It was funded by countries across the world.
C.Its style was considered to be the most creative.
D.Its design was a winning work of a competition.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据HSBC Headquarters Building 部分中“In 1979,the Hong Kong
and Shanghai Banking Corporation(HSBC) launched an international design competition for
its new headquarters.Foster +Partners,headed by architect Sir Norman Foster,won the
competition with an out-of-the-box idea.”可知,汇丰总部大楼的特别之处在于它的设计是
一项竞赛的获奖作品。
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5.Which building combines technology with nature?
A.HSBC Headquarters Building.
B.The Henderson.
C.Two International Finance Centre.
D.Bank of China Tower.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据The Henderson 部分中“Like so many of ZHA’s visionary
projects,the office tower,completed in 2023,integrates technology with natural
environments.”可知,The Henderson 将技术与自然融合了。
6.What do the BOC Tower and 2IFC have in common?
A.They are known for being eco-friendly.
B.They were completed in the same century.
C.They used to be the tallest in Hong Kong.
D.They were designed by the same architect.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Designed by the late Cesar Pelli,the 1,352-foot
tower was the tallest in the city upon its completion.”以及最后一段中“The 1,205-foot
tower,completed in 1990,broke records at the time and became an instant landmark as the
first tower over 985 feet outside North America.”可知,中银大厦和第二国际金融中心的共
同之处是它们都曾经是香港最高的建筑。
Passage 3 (2024 浙江绍兴二模)
主题:不同寻常的雕塑 词数:342
难度:★★☆☆☆
Have you heard of these four monuments?
Carhenge.Floralis Genérica.Traffic Light Tree.Hand of the Desert—these are four
unusual monuments from around the world you might like to visit.
•Carhenge
Carhenge is in Alliance,Nebraska(USA).As the name suggests,it has a lot in common
with Stonehenge,the famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain.But while Stonehenge was built
with stones,Carhenge was created with cars.The monument was made in 1987 by a local
artist Jim Reinders and his family.He used old cars and even an ambulance.At first,the people
of Alliance didn’t like it,but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with
tourists,who brought lots of money to the town.
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•Floralis Genérica
Floralis Genérica is a massive statue of a flower.It stands in a pool of water in front of
the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires,Argentina.Eduardo Catalano,a native of
Argentina,gave the statue as a gift to the city in 2002.Every morning,the flower opens.Ask
anyone who has seen it and they’ll tell you that watching it open is an unforgettable sight.In
fact,many people believe it is one of the most beautiful statues in the world.
•Traffic Light Tree
The Traffic Light Tree is situated at Heron Quay,in one of London’s financial
districts.The tree has 75 sets of traffic lights.It was created by French artist,Pierre Vivant,and
was installed in 1998.A computer controls the lights,which are turned on and off
randomly.The roundabout where the tree is was voted the most popular roundabout in the UK
in a recent survey.
•Mano del Desierto (Hand of the Desert)
The Hand of the Desert is in the Atacama Desert in Chile.The sculpture was designed by
the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrazabal.From a distance,it looks as if there’s a giant in the sand
who has stuck his hand out of the ground.
If you’re looking for something new to see,you know where to go!
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四座不同寻常的雕塑。
7.Why did the people of Alliance change their attitude toward Carhenge?
A.It reminded them of Stonehenge.
B.It brought them financial benefits.
C.It added beauty to their community.
D.It displayed the creativity of the designer.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。由文章“•Carhenge”部分中“At first,the people of Alliance didn’t
like it,but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists,who brought
lots of money to the town.”可知,人们改变了对巨车阵的态度是因为它给他们带来了经济
利益。
8.Which of the four monuments was designed by a foreign artist?
A.Carhenge.
B.Floralis Genérica.
C.Traffic Light Tree.
D.Mano del Desierto.
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答案 C
解析 细节理解题。由文章“•Traffic Light Tree”部分中“The Traffic Light Tree is
situated at Heron Quay,in one of London’s financial districts.The tree has 75 sets of traffic
lights.It was created by French artist,Pierre Vivant,and was installed in 1998.”可知,Traffic
Light Tree 是由外国艺术家设计的。
9.Where is the text probably from?
A.A guide book.
B.A news report.
C.A science magazine.
D.An architecture advertisement.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是由文章第一段“Carhenge.Floralis Genérica.Traffic
Light Tree.Hand of the Desert—these are four unusual monuments from around the world
you might like to visit.”可知,文章介绍了世界各地四座不同寻常的雕塑;由此可推知,文章
很可能来自一本旅游指南。
