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Clearance, Sale, and Special Values Savings off original, regular, and/or already-reduced prices. Clearance items are not qualified for Member discount, sitewide promotions, discounts, and/or other offers. All clearance merchandise is final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. Your purchase supports The Met’s collection, study, conservation, and presentation of 5,000 years of art. 1．According to “Special Offers & Promotions”, if you have a promotion code, you can ______. A．enjoy a Member discount B．get free gift wrap C．ask for shopping bag D．cancel previous orders 2．The underlined word “incur” in “Shipping Offers” section is closest in meaning to “______”. A．reduce B．insure C．cause D．spare 3．According to the passage, which of the following services can customers enjoy? A．They can return and exchange some clearance products. B．They can be sure to get the same free gift for each order they place. C．They can have discounted or free standard shipping to any U.S. addresses. D．They can enjoy some discounted products when buying the required number of items. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章列举了大都会博物馆在售商品的购物提示。 1．细节理解题。根据Special Offers & Promotions 板块下第二段“Promotions do not apply to the purchase of Museum Admission, Museum Memberships, Met Custom Prints, donations, prior purchases, clearance products, or select items, including fine jewelry, and unless specified otherwise, cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, except a Member discount.(促销活动不适用于购买博物馆入场券、博物馆会员资格、Met定制版画、捐赠、先前购买、清卖产品或精选商品（包括高级珠宝），除非另有说明，否则不得与其他优惠或折扣合并使用，会员折扣除外。)”可知，促销活动不得与其他优惠或折扣合并使用，但可以用于会员折扣。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据Shipping Offers板块下“Discounted or free standard shipping is available only to shipping addresses within the lower 48 United States.(折扣或免费标准航运只适用于美国48个州以内的送货地址。)”可知，除以上48个国家，运费有折扣或是免费，如订单运到其余地址则需收费，与上句形成对比，补充。因此此处划线单词incur可以推断其含义为“产生收费”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据Product Offers 板块下“For products that advertise a discount when buying a specific number of items (such as for a set of four mugs), you must add the correct quantity to your shopping bag to receive the discount. If you purchase additional units above the discounted quantity, you will be charged the individual item price for those items.(对于在购买特定数量的商品（例如一套四个马克杯）时宣传折扣的产品，您必须在购物袋中添加正确的数量才能获得折扣。如果您购买超过折扣数量的额外单位，您将被收取这些项目的个别项目价格。)”可知，购买一定数量的商品才可以享受一些折扣。故选D。 （2025·上海浦东新·一模）Ready to make something beautiful? Padlet is a valuable education tool specifically created for teachers to upload, organize, and share content, keeping it all in one place with virtual boards called “padlets”. Padlets and traditional noticeboards serve identical purposes in sharing information, but they differ significantly in features. Padlet Traditional noticeboard Multimedia integration Interactivity Immediate responses Physical engagement Risk of technical issues ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ● ○/● ● ○ ● “○” signifies “yes”, “●” for “no”, “○/●” for “both”. Teacher Workflow 1．Who is most likely to use Padlet as a powerful tool? A．Examiners who work in heavily monitored surroundings. B．Beginners whose work calls for deep, uninterrupted focus. C．Learners engaging with audio, videos and interactive tasks. D．Students who prefer hands-on interaction with information. 2．At the beginning of the class, several students are unable to access the Padlet. What could be the possible cause? A．Users are logged out when Padlet is overloaded. B．Monitors block their access due to how contributions. C．Evaluations are set to be invisible for privacy reasons. D．Students enter incorrect passwords for the link in class. 3．Based on the teacher workflow, in what order do learners respond to the creation of the Padlet? ① Click the “+” button or double-click on the board to add a post as instructed. ②Sign up and join the board through the shared link or QR code. ③ Polish your submissions based on reviews. Organize entries if necessary. ④ Comment on others’ posts to share ideas, give feedback, or ask questions. A．①②④③ B．②①④③ C．②①③④ D．①②③④ 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一个专门为教师创建的课堂互动工具——Padlet。 1．细节理解题。根据表格中Padlet对应的“Multimedia integration(多媒体集成)”和“Interactivity(交互性)”可知，Padlet适合参与音频、视频和互动任务的学习者。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据Share部分中“Secret-Password: Only people with the link and password can access this padlet.(密码：只有拥有链接和密码的人才能访问padlet)”可知，在课程开始时，有几个学生无法访问Padlet，可能是因为他们在课堂上输入错误的链接密码。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据Teacher Workflow部分中“Generate a QR code or share the board link with students.(生成QR码或与学生分享展板链接)”、“Provide feedback directly on the board or facilitate a discussion based on submissions.(直接在白板上提供反馈或促进基于提交情况的讨论)”和“Evaluate students’ contributions. Optionally, use the board for presentations or group reflections.(评估学生的贡献。选择性使用该板进行演示或小组反思)”可知，教师会生成QR码或与学生分享展板链接，故学习者对Padlet的创建的响应顺序是首先通过共享链接或二维码注册并加入论坛；然后教师直接在白板上提供反馈或促进基于提交情况的讨论，说明学生要添加帖子然后互相讨论；最后教师会评估学生的贡献并选择性使用该板进行演示或小组反思，推断学生可根据评论润色自己提交的内容，且在必要时组织条目。故正确的顺序是②①④③。故选B。 （2025·上海宝山·一模）Ellis Janes Financial Services 199 Cambridge Ave. N., Mason, GA 32211 333-5555-1820 May 19, 2024 Dear Employees, We are writing this letter to inform you of the official merger (some call it combination) of Ellis Janes Financial Services with Connor O'Neal and Sons Financial Services. - [1]- You may have been hearing noises about this combination for the last few months, and we are pleased to be able to officially announce this decision. As of June 1, our company will become Janes and O’Neal Financial Services. In the next coming months, there will be many changes taking place, but I want to reassure you that we will be doing our best to minimize layoffs. We anticipate very few, if any, job losses and are actually working to expand our services so that we can add jobs. -[2]- While they may not have an immediate answer for you, we have spoken to senior staff and told them to bring any questions, with your permission, to our attention so that we can make this transition as smooth as possible. -[3]- Change is always difficult and when people hear the word, “merger,” it often comes with a sense of anxiety and worry. We want to emphasize that there is nothing to be concerned about. Your daily jobs will remain unchanged for the next several months and we promise to provide you with plenty of notice prior to making any changes. One thing that we will not give in is our dedication to our employees and creating a workplace where you feel welcome and valued. For those of you who wish to speak to someone about any worries or concerns, we have hired a counselor to provide virtual one-on-one sessions during the transition period. -[4]- You can access her services via our company’s intranet. With regards, Bo Ellis and Rhonda Janes, CEOs and Founders 1．What is the point of this letter? A．To tell employees what they need to be working on. B．To show staff that they are all about making a profit. C．To explain why this decision was in everyone's best interest. D．To confirm what people have been hearing. 2．What might employees be feeling? A．They are probably feeling excited. B．They are likely feeling nervous. C．They are probably feeling a sense of anger. D．They are likely feeling a sense of calm. 3．What is the company hoping to avoid? A．To avoid decreasing salaries. B．To avoid releasing any information. C．To avoid letting anyone go. D．To avoid restarting any projects. 4．In which of the positions market [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? “If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to talk to your managers.” A．[1] B．[2] C．[3] D．[4] 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是Ellis Janes Financial Services的CEO兼创始人Bo Ellis和Rhonda Janes写给公司员工的信，目的是通知他们公司与Connor O'Neal and Sons Financial Services正式合并的消息，并对合并后的相关事宜进行说明和安抚。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“We are writing this letter to inform you of the official merger (some call it combination) of Ellis Janes Financial Services with Connor O'Neal and Sons Financial Services. (我们写这封信是为了通知您埃利斯·詹姆斯金融服务公司与康纳·奥尼尔父子金融服务公司正式合并（有人称之为合并）。)”以及第二段“You may have been hearing noises about this combination for the last few months, and we are pleased to be able to officially announce this decision. As of June 1, our company will become Janes and O’Neal Financial Services. (在过去的几个月里，你可能已经听到了有关这次合并的传言，我们很高兴能够正式宣布这一决定。自6月1日起，我们的公司将更名为james and O’Neal Financial Services。)”可知，这封信的重点是证实人们所听到的。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“In the next coming months, there will be many changes taking place, but I want to reassure you that we will be doing our best to minimize layoffs. (在接下来的几个月里，会有很多变化发生，但我想向你保证，我们将尽最大努力减少裁员。)”以及第四段“Change is always difficult and when people hear the word, “merger,” it often comes with a sense of anxiety and worry. (改变总是困难的，当人们听到“合并”这个词时，往往伴随着一种焦虑和担忧。)”可知，合并会让人焦虑和担忧，并且有可能裁员，所以员工们可能会感到紧张。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“In the next coming months, there will be many changes taking place, but I want to reassure you that we will be doing our best to minimize layoffs. We anticipate very few, if any, job losses and are actually working to expand our services so that we can add jobs. (在接下来的几个月里，会有很多变化发生，但我想向你保证，我们将尽最大努力减少裁员。我们预计失业的人数很少，如果有的话，我们实际上正在努力扩大我们的服务，以便增加就业机会。)”可知，该公司希望避免让任何人离开。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据所给句子“If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to talk to your managers. (如果你有任何问题，请不要犹豫，和你的经理谈谈。)”可知，[2]后的句子“While they may not have an immediate answer for you, we have spoken to senior staff and told them to bring any questions, with your permission, to our attention so that we can make this transition as smooth as possible. (虽然他们可能不会立即给你一个答案，但我们已经和高级职员谈过了，并告诉他们在你允许的情况下，向我们提出任何问题，以便我们能使过渡尽可能顺利。)”和所给句子构成顺承关系，符合文意。故选B项。 （2025·上海崇明·一模）                          Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia (体温过低), frostbite, and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds. IF YOU ARE UNDER A WINTER STORM WARNING, FIND SHELTER RIGHT AWAY Winter Storm WarningIssued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow or heavy freezing rain is upcoming or occurring. Winter Storm Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin. Winter Weather Advisory Issued for accumulations (积聚) of snow and freezing rain which will cause significant inconveniences and, if measures are not taken, could lead to life-threatening situations. Preparing for Winter WeatherPrepare your home to keep out the cold. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups. Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Remember the needs of your pets. Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights. In Case of Emergency Be prepared for winter weather at home, at work and in your car. Create an emergency supply kit for your car. Include sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water and snacks. Keep a full tank of gas. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills (烤架) outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with gas appliances.  Stay off roads if at all possible. If trapped in your car, then stay inside.  Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, then wear layers of warm clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. 1．Which of the following pictures when clicked will most probably lead you to the above webpage? A． B． C． D． 2．To get ready for winter weather, you should _____. A．send your pets to animal shelters B．warm your home with gas appliances C．remove pipes to prevent them freezing D．get necessities in case of life without power 3．_____ is a good way to stay safe during winter weather. A．Trying to stay inside B．Driving a car when going out C．Wearing water-proof clothes D．Using generators to keep warm 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了冬季风暴会带来的风险以及应对冬季恶劣天气的准备措施和紧急情况下的建议。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia (体温过低), frostbite, and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds. (冬季风暴会增加车祸、体温过低、冻伤和一氧化碳中毒的风险。冬季风暴会带来极度寒冷、冻雨、雪、冰和强风)”以及后文关于冬季恶劣天气的准备措施可知，文章主要介绍的是如何应对冬季恶劣天气，由此推知，与冬季风暴或恶劣天气相关的图片最有可能链接到该网页。D项图片为风雪天气，符合语境。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据Preparing for Winter Weather部分中“Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. (收集用品，以防你需要在没有电的情况下呆在家里好几天)”可知，为了应对冬季天气，你应该准备好必需品，以防没有电力供应。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据表格最后一栏中“Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, then wear layers of warm clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. (限制你在户外的时间。如果你需要外出，那么要穿几层保暖的衣服。注意冻伤和体温过低的迹象)”可知，在冬季天气里，尽量待在室内是保持安全的好方法。故选A项。 （24-25高三上·上海静安·期末）The world continues to inspire travel writers. Standout books for the year ahead are to please all types of our readers. A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness World explorer Alastair Humphries spent a year examining every square metre of a 12-mile radius (半径) around his home in London and found wonder close to hand. A former Adventurer of the Year, Humphries has cycled around the globe and rowed across the Atlantic Ocean. His latest book, though, is a celebration of slowing things down and discovering a small wild world right on your doorstep. It’s also a cry to revitalize London’s neglected natural places in urban areas and our right to wander in them. £12.99, Eye Books. My Adventures in Travel and Publishing Travel publisher, Hilary Bradt’s guidebook company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The first Bradt Travel Guide was born in1974: Backpacking Along Ancient Ways Peru & Bolivia which included some of the very first descriptions of the Inca Trail. Since then, Bradt has published many guidebooks about the farthest parts of the planet — Mongolia and Madagascar among them. Pioneering backpacking travels before the concept was widespread, he presents this book looking back at a lifetime of trials and stimulation in the wild. £20.00, Bradt. True Stories of Nature, Adventure & Connection Environmental writer Laurie King has gathered a collection of original non-fiction stories, illustrations, and poems examining the human connection with nature. He takes a walk across the desert and discovers how hermits (隐士) survived in a South American forest. These exciting stories aim to inspire you to find your wild animal soul and rethink your relationship with nature. £14.99, Watkins Publishing. Writers Walk the World From the streets of London to the paths of Japan, the jungles of Ghana and beyond, Duncan Minshull collects the works of more than fifty walker-writers who have traveled the world’s seven continents on foot. From the 1500s to the present day comes a memorable band of explorers and adventurers, scientists and craftsmen, pleasure-seekers and literary drifters sharing their experiences and asking themselves a question — why travel this way in the first place? £15.99, Notting Hill Editions. 1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Humphries’s book describes sceneries he saw when cycling around the globe. B．Hilary Bradt is among the forerunners of backpacking tours C．Laurie King’s book describes his contact with wild animals. D．Duncan Minshull’s book compares modern cities with rural areas. 2．The book which collects experiences from people of different identities is ________. A．A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness B．My Adventures in Travel and Publishing C．True Stories of Nature, Adventure & Connection D．Writers Walk the World 3．The book ________ is focused on natural attractions in a city. A．A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness B．My Adventures in Travel and Publishing C．True Stories of Nature, Adventure & Connection D．Writers Walk the World 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了来年将出版的四本旅行书籍的简介及售价。 1．细节理解题。由文章My Adventures in Travel and Publishing部分中“Since then, Bradt has published many guidebooks about the farthest parts of the planet — Mongolia and Madagascar among them. Pioneering backpacking travels before the concept was widespread, he presents this book looking back at a lifetime of trials and stimulation in the wild. £20.00, Bradt. (自那以来，布拉德特出版了许多关于地球上最偏远地区的指南——其中包括蒙古和马达加斯加。在背包旅行的概念广泛流行之前，他就率先进行了这样的旅行，并在这本书中回顾了自己在野外一生的试炼与激励。)”可知，Hilary Bradt是背包旅行的先驱之一。故选B。 2．细节理解题。由文章最后一段中“From the 200s to the present day comes a memorable band of explorers and adventurers, scientists and craftsmen, pleasure-seekers and literary drifters sharing their experiences and asking themselves a question — why travel this way in the first place? (从16世纪到现在，一群令人难忘的探险家和冒险家、科学家和工匠、寻欢作乐者和文学流浪者分享了他们的经历，并问自己一个问题——为什么要以这种方式旅行？)”可知，《Writers Walk the World》收集了不同身份的人的经验。故选D。 3．细节理解题。由文章A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness部分中“His latest book, though, is a celebration of slowing things down and discovering a small wild world right on your doorstep. It’s also a cry to revitalize London’s neglected natural places in urban areas and our right to wander in them. (然而，他的最新著作却是在庆祝放慢脚步，发现你家门口的那个小小的野生世界。这本书也呼吁振兴伦敦市区被忽视的自然场所，以及我们在其中漫步的权利。)”可知，《A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness》这本书聚焦于城市内的自然景观。故选A。 （24-25高三上·上海金山·阶段练习）. Home About YES Programs News Events Study Guide Partnership Contact Us Home> Programs> International Summer Winte) School 2025 SISU Global Winter Camp Shanghai International Studies University Request Info Quick Facts  Admission  Fees  Financial Aids  Programs  Contact School Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Degree Requirement Doctorate, Master, Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Vocational College, Senior High School, Junior High School Enrollment Number 300 Description The 2025 SISU Global Winter Camp offers a platform for international students across the world to learn more about Chinese language and China’s culture. The program aims at helping international students get an objective and comprehensive understanding of Shanghai, to understand the status of economic and social development in contemporary China. The curriculum of the program is carefully developed to make it possible for each learner to make progress. In addition, a variety of extra-curricular programs ensure that everybody takes part in a wide range of activities, which enrich their experience in China and enable them to feel the joy of learning Chinese. Credit NO Time Start from Jan 13, 2025— End on Jan 25, 2025 Length 2 weeks Online Application Login apply.shisu.edu.cn/c.asp?action=student_sign Application Deadline Dec 31, 2024 Website http://www.oisa.shisu.edu.cn/index.php/en/index/index.html 1．Who are the most probable target readers? A．Students pursuing Master degrees. B．Students fighting for credits. C．International students studying in SISU. D．International students loving Chinese culture. 2．If Alice is qualified for this program, how many days left to submit the application from now on? A．About 20 days. B．About 2 weeks. C．About 1 month. D．About 45 days. 3．What is the purpose of the program? A．To help each learner improve his/ her fluency in Chinese little by little. B．To enrich their lives by providing a wide range of after-class activities. C．To promote a better understanding of present China, especially Shanghai. D．To provide a platform for student from different countries to know each other. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个2025上海外国语大学全球冬令营的情况。 1．推理判断题。根据表格Description部分中“The 2025 SISU Global Winter Camp offers a platform for international students across the world to learn more about Chinese language and China’s culture.(2025年上海外国语大学全球冬令营为来自世界各地的国际学生提供了一个学习汉语和中国文化的平台)”可推知，热爱中国文化的留学生是最有可能的目标读者。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据表格中“Application Deadline Dec 31, 2024 (申请截止日期为2024年12月31日)”可知，如果爱丽丝有资格参加这个项目，从现在开始（考试时间：12月初）还剩大约20天提交申请。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据表格Description部分中“The program aims at helping international students get an objective and comprehensive understanding of Shanghai, to understand the status of economic and social development in contemporary China.(该项目旨在帮助留学生客观、全面地了解上海，了解当代中国的经济社会发展状况)”可知，这个项目的目的是促进更好地了解现在的中国，特别是上海。故选C。 （2025·上海长宁·一模） The average household in the U. S. has at least one “smart” internet-connected TV, which can have content streamed straight to it. If you have a smart TV in your home, are you taking full advantage of all the great features it has to offer? Check out these amazing skills and start using them today. 1. Respond to Your Voice Commands 2. Rather than clicking through menus, a lot of TVs now let you control certain functions using your voice — usually through a built-in virtual assistant like Amazon’s Alexa (on all Fire TVs) and Google Assistant (available on many models, including Hisense, LG and Samsung). Roku TVs can also be controlled by voice (through a microphone in the remote). Most will let you turn the TV on or off, search for content, pause or rewind, and more. 2. Find Your Misplaced Remote Some TVs can ring your remote to help you find it. For example, on some Sony models you can click the TV’s power button, then select “Find Remote,” and the remote will beep. Some remotes for Roku and Amazon Fire TVs also offer this feature. For example, with Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Fire TV, you can say, “Find my remote” to any Amazon device with Alexa or press the “Remote Finder” button in the Fire TV app’s section. 3. Make Closed Subtitles Easier to Read 4. Many TVs let you enlarge the text in closed subtitles and standard TV menus for easy reading. On Samsung models, this feature is called Zoom Menu and Text. On Sony Google TVs, it’s called Text Magnification. Often, the zoom and enlarged text features can be turned on at the same time. (On Samsung models, you can also select “Learn Menu Screen,” which audibly tells you about each of the settings and what they do.) 4. Showcase Your Favourite Photos Want to show off your latest vacation photos without passing your phone around the room? If you have an iPhone, go to Apple AirPlay Screen Mirroring to have an AirPlay-suited TV show what’s currently on your iPhone’s screen. With an Android phone you can “cast” your photos to a TV that’s equipped with Google Chromecast, such as LG, Sony and Hisense, by opening the Google Photos app and selecting “Cast.” 1．Which of the following statements about the smart TVs in the leaflet is true? A．Fire TVs are known for locating remote controls using sound. B．Sony TVs can be controlled hands-free with voice commands. C．Samsung TVs are characterised by expanded and spoken subtitles. D．Hisense TVs with Google Assistant can cast photos from iPhones. 2．As a shop assistant, which pair of skills of the smart TVs will you most likely introduce to the Smiths, a couple both with hearing and speech disabilities? A．1 and 2. B．2 and 3. C．3 and 4. D．1 and 4. 3．It can be concluded from the leaflet that smart TVs________. A．depend specially on physical remotes B．extend beyond TV capabilities C．exclude advanced text display features D．have restricted mobile device integration 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了智能电视的功能。 1．细节理解题。根据 2. Find Your Misplaced Remote中的“For example, with Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Fire TV, you can say, “Find my remote” to any Amazon device with Alexa or press the “Remote Finder” button in the Fire TV app’s section.(例如，使用亚马逊Fire TV的Alexa Voice Remote Pro，你可以对任何带有Alexa的亚马逊设备说“找到我的遥控器”，或者按下Fire TV应用程序部分的“Remote Finder”按钮)”可知，Fire TVs可以利用声音定位遥控器而闻名。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据3. Make Closed Subtitles Easier to Read中的“Many TVs let you enlarge the text in closed subtitles and standard TV menus for easy reading. On Samsung models, this feature is called Zoom Menu and Text. On Sony Google TVs, it’s called Text Magnification. Often, the zoom and enlarged text features can be turned on at the same time.(许多电视让你放大文本在封闭字幕和标准电视菜单，以方便阅读。在三星的机型上，这项功能被称为“缩放菜单和文本”。在索尼谷歌电视上，它被称为文本放大。通常，缩放和放大文本功能可以同时打开)”根据4. Showcase Your Favourite Photos中的“If you have an iPhone, go to Apple AirPlay Screen Mirroring to have an AirPlay-suited TV show what’s currently on your iPhone’s screen. With an Android phone you can “cast” your photos to a TV that’s equipped with Google Chromecast, such as LG, Sony and Hisense, by opening the Google Photos app and selecting “Cast.”(如果你有iPhone，去Apple AirPlay屏幕镜像，让你的iPhone屏幕上有一个适合AirPlay的电视节目。使用安卓手机，你可以打开谷歌photos应用程序并选择“cast”，将照片“投射”到配备谷歌Chromecast的电视上，比如LG、索尼和海信)”可知，作为一名店员可以向患有听力和语言障碍的夫妇推荐功能3和4。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据首段“If you have a smart TV in your home, are you taking full advantage of all the great features it has to offer? Check out these amazing skills and start using them today.(如果你家里有一台智能电视，你是否充分利用了它提供的所有功能？看看这些神奇的功能，今天就开始使用吧)”可知，从传单中可以得出结论，智能电视超越了电视的功能。故选B项。 （2024·上海虹口·一模）Take our latest quiz! ① You’ve just finished a book— do you know what you’ll read next? a)Yes! Perhaps a sequel, I want to spend more time in that world. b)A book that everyone’s talking about. c)No, but I love finding unexpected books. d)No. I like asking for my friends’ recommendations. ② Do you value other people’s opinions when deciding what to read? a)I don’t like listening to others—I know what I like. b)I love to know what celebrities are reading! c)No. I just let the books do the talking! d)Yes! Friends know which books I’ll enjoy. ③ What do you most look forward to in a new book? a)To see what my favourite characters are doing in new situations. b)Talking about it with my friends. c)Discovering new voices and stories. d)Reading books as good as other ones I’ve loved. ④ Do you like reading lots of books by the same author? a)Yes, once I find an author I like, I’ll read everything they write! b)If they’re a popular author, then yes! c)No, I like to read books by different authors. d)I tend to read books by authors my friends suggest. ⑤ When you go to a bookshop, where do you head first? a)To see if there’s a new book in my favourite series. b)I head to the new releases and bestsellers. c)I like to walk around the whole shop to see what catches my eye. d)To look at the bookseller’s recommendations. Mostly As: you’ re a SERIES-HOPPER There’s no better feeling than reading something you love... and then discovering it’s part of a series! You’ re always guaranteed to have something new to look forward to, and a familiar world to revisit again. Mostly Bs: you’re a TREND-TRACKER You like to read the books that everyone is talking about. Your local bestseller will know better than anyone which books and authors are truly up-and-coming, so ask them for their top tips. Mostly Cs: you’re a RISK-TAKER ________ Mostly Ds: you’re a ADVICE-SEEKER You feel reassured when someone you trust recommends a book to you. If you want to expand your reading experiences, try getting those recommendation from lots of different places. 1．Which of the following best explains what a “sequel” is? A．A story or book that is about imaginary characters. B．A book that continues the story of a previous book. C．A book that conveys. relationships between multiple characters. D．A collection of stories written by fans of an original book series. 2．Which of the following description best fits the definition of a “risk-taker”? A．You’re happy to pick up something you’ve never heard of. B．You hope to find the new book of your favourite author. C．You’re willing to wander in the world of the classics. D．You only read those on top of the list of best sellers. 3．What can those who take this quiz learn from the results? A．Why they prefer reading to other activities. B．Which author is probably their favourite. C．Who they should turn to for reading tips. D．What their book-choosing style is. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文是应用文。这是一篇问卷调查以及根据回答给出了四种不同的阅读者类型。 1．词句猜测题。根据①小问“You’ve just finished a book — do you know what you’ll read next?(你刚读完一本书，你知道接下来要读什么吗？)”以及后文“I want to spend more time in that world.(我想花更多的时间在那个世界)”可知，读完后还想继续花更多的时间在那个世界，所以应是读那本书的续集，也就是继续前一本书的故事的书。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据“Mostly Cs: you’re a RISK-TAKER”可知，作为RISK-TAKER类的阅读者，答案大部分是C，第一题的C项“No, but I love finding unexpected books.(没有，但我喜欢发现意想不到的书)”，第二题的C项“No. I just let the books do the talking!(没有。我只是让书来说话)”，第三题的C项“Discovering new voices and stories.(发现新的声音和故事)”，第四题的C项“No, I like to read books by different authors.(不，我喜欢读不同作者的书)”以及第五题的C项“I like to walk around the whole shop to see what catches my eye.(我喜欢绕着整个商店走一圈，看看有什么吸引我的眼球)”可知，RISK-TAKER喜欢发现意想不到的书，发现新的声音和故事，喜欢读不同作者的书，由此推断RISK-TAKER是很乐意学习一些你从未听说过的东西。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。文章最后给出了四种不同的阅读者类型及其描述，这个测试的目的就是帮助读者了解自己的选书风格。通过回答测试中的问题，读者可以了解自己的阅读偏好和习惯，从而更好地选择适合自己的书籍。故选D项。 （2024·上海嘉定·一模）Understanding Economic Bubbles: A Guide to Smarter Investing # What is an Economic Bubble? An economic bubble happens when the price of an asset — whether it’s houses, stocks, or even collectibles — rises far beyond its actual value due to speculation (投机) . People buy into the market believing prices will keep climbing, creating a cycle of increasing demand. But when it becomes clear that these prices aren’t sustainable, the bubble bursts, leading to sharp declines and often significant financial losses. # The “Greater Fool” Theory: Why Bubbles Form Key Concept: Many buyers justify high prices by assuming they’ll find someone else (a “greater fool”) willing to pay even more later. Common Causes: -Misinformation about an asset’s true worth. -Overconfidence in market trends. -Fear of missing out (FOMO) on perceived opportunities. Outcome: Rising prices feed optimism, pulling in more buyers until the market overheats and collapses. # Real Estate: A Common Bubble Example Imagine you buy a house for $200, 000, financing it with a $160, 000 loan. Over time, the home’s value rises to $500, 000. You take out additional loans using the increased equity and spend the money on cars, vacations, and other luxuries. But when the market crashes and the house drops in value to $325, 000, you’re left owing far more than the home is worth. On a large scale, this kind of bubble can destabilize entire economies, as banks struggle to recover loans and credit tightens, affecting everyone. # Unlikely Examples: Beanie Babies and Beyond Economic bubbles aren’t limited to markets like houses. In the 1990s, Ty Beanie Babies, a line of stuffed animal toys, became speculative assets (a kind of economic bubbles). 2 # Lessons for Smart Investors 1. Do Your Homework: Research an asset’s real value before investing. 2. Watch for Red Flags: Rapid price increases, widespread speculation, and “get rich quick” promises are warning signs. 3. Diversify: Spread investments across different asset types to reduce risk. 4. Avoid Herd Mentality: Just because others are buying doesn’t mean it’s the right move for you. 5. Think Long-Term: Avoid chasing short-term gains in overheated markets. 1．Which of the following is a reason economic bubbles form? A．Various investments prevent assets from becoming overvalued. B．The desire to seize opportunities drives buyers to overpay for assets. C．Long-term investments stabilize market trends, reducing investment risks. D．A balanced understanding of an asset’s true worth promotes sustainable growth. 2．Which of the following sentences best fits the blank in the part titled “Unlikely Examples: Beanie Babies and Beyond”? A．People collected them eagerly, but the trend ended with overpriced toys. B．Manufacturers stopped production due to falling demand and declining interest. C．The toys stayed popular as gifts but never became part of the investment market. D．Collectors sold them for high profits, believing this would drive their value up over time. 3．What should a smarter investor do? A．Distribute investments among different types of assets. B．Rely on popular market movements to decide where to invest. C．Use extensive borrowing to increase potential gains from investments. D．Prioritize investments that show sharp price increases in the short term. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要解释了经济泡沫的形成原因、影响及对投资者的启示。 1．细节理解题。根据文章Common Causes:部分“-Fear of missing out (FOMO) on perceived opportunities.(害怕错过感知到的机会)”可知，购买者因渴望抓住机会而愿意为资产支付过高的价格，这是经济泡沫形成的原因之一。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据文章# Unlikely Examples: Beanie Babies and Beyond部分“Economic bubbles aren’t limited to markets like houses. In the 1990s, Ty Beanie Babies, a line of stuffed animal toys, became speculative assets (a kind of economic bubbles).(经济泡沫不限于像房地产这样的市场。在1990年代，泰公司生产的比尼娃娃(Beanie Babies)，一系列填充动物玩具，成为了投机性资产（一种经济泡沫）)”可推知，比尼娃娃曾经作为一种投机性资产被过度追捧，但最终趋势结束时玩具价值大幅下跌。故A项“人们急切地收集它们，但随着玩具价格过高，这一趋势结束了。”承接上文，them指代上文的Ty Beanie Babies，符合语境。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章# Lessons for Smart Investors部分“3. Diversify: Spread investments across different asset types to reduce risk.(3.多样化：将投资分散到不同的资产类型中以降低风险)”可知，聪明投资者会将投资分散到不同类型的资产中。故选A。 重难语篇拔高练 （2025·上海黄浦·一模）Chapter 1 What is critical thinking? Learning outcomes This chapter gives you opportunities to: √ understand what critical thinking is √ find out about the early roots and later developments of critical thinking √ recognize some of the benefits associated with critical thinking skills √ recognize the personal qualities connected to critical thinking √ recognize barriers to the development of good critical thinking skills √ assess your current understanding of critical thinking and identify your priorities for improvement Introduction This chapter provides a general introduction to critical thinking. It examines what is meant by “critical thinking”, the skills associated with it, and the barriers that can slow down effective development of critical approaches. Many people can find it difficult to order their thoughts in a logical, consistent and reasoned way. This book starts from the idea that skills in reasoning can be developed through a better understanding of what critical thinking involves, and by practice. Critical thinking is a cognitive activity connected to using the mind. Learning to think in critically analytical and evaluative ways means using mental processes such as attention (concentrating on specific details and information), categorization (the process of organizing information into categories based on shared characteristics), selection (selecting relevant information), and judgement (the ability to assess and form well- reasoned conclusions or opinions based on available evidence). However, many people who have the potential to develop more effective critical thinking can be prevented from doing so for a variety of reasons apart from a lack of ability. In particular, personal and emotional, or “affective”, reasons can create barriers. You are invited to consider, in this chapter, how far such barriers could be affecting your own thinking abilities and how you will manage them. 1．According to the learning outcomes, which of the following topics is most likely to be included in Chapter 1? A．Significant works in critical thinking B．Teaching strategies for critical thinking C．Critical thinking: individual or collective? D．Critical thinking: Where does it come from? 2．What can a reader learn in this chapter? A．How a mental process works and what role it plays in making logical reasoning. B．What defines cognitive activity and how emotions can shape critical thinking skills. C．Why individuals possess varying abilities to think critically and how to assess them. D．What is critical thinking and how it can be developed through understanding and practice. 3．Which of the following examples best illustrates the mental process of categorization? A．A student chooses articles that are related to his topic from a large database. B．A student focuses on the main points the teacher emphasizes in a physics class. C．A student sorts notes by grouping them according to different historical periods. D．A student decides which arguments to include in his essay after weighing the evidence. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一本书的节选。文章主要介绍了本章主题为批判性思维，以及在本章中可能会了解的内容。 1．推理判断题。根据文章“Learning outcomes”部分中的“find out about the early roots and later developments of critical thinking (了解批判性思维的早期起源及后期发展)”可知，在本章中，读者将会了解批判性思维的早期起源及后期发展。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章“Introduction”部分中的“This chapter provides a general introduction to critical thinking. (本章对批判性思维进行了总体介绍。)”以及“This book starts from the idea that skills in reasoning can be developed through a better understanding of what critical thinking involves, and by practice. (本书基于这样一个观点：通过更好地理解批判性思维所涉及的内容，并通过实践，可以培养推理能力。)”可知，读者可以在本章中了解何为批判性思维以及通过实践培养批判性思维。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章“Introduction”部分中的“Learning to think in critically analytical and evaluative ways means using mental processes such as attention (concentrating on specific details and information), categorization (the process of organizing information into categories based on shared characteristics), selection (selecting relevant information), and judgement (the ability to assess and form well- reasoned conclusions or opinions based on available evidence).(学会以批判分析和评估的方式进行思考，意味着运用诸如注意力（专注于特定细节和信息）、分类（根据共同特征将信息组织成类别的过程）、选择（选择相关信息）和判断（基于可用证据评估和形成合理结论或意见的能力）等心理过程。)”可知，分类是将信息或对象根据共同特征或属性组织成类别的过程。这个过程涉及到识别信息的相似性和差异性，并将其分组以便于理解和处理。选项C“A student sorts notes by grouping them according to different historical periods. (一个学生根据不同的历史时期对笔记进行分类)”符合分类的定义。学生将笔记根据历史时期这一共同特征进行分组，以便于理解和回顾。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题05 阅读理解之应用文10篇 (上海市高考模拟) 基础语篇巩固练 （2025·上海青浦·一模）. 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A．①②④③ B．②①④③ C．②①③④ D．①②③④ （2025·上海宝山·一模）Ellis Janes Financial Services 199 Cambridge Ave. N., Mason, GA 32211 333-5555-1820 May 19, 2024 Dear Employees, We are writing this letter to inform you of the official merger (some call it combination) of Ellis Janes Financial Services with Connor O'Neal and Sons Financial Services. - [1]- You may have been hearing noises about this combination for the last few months, and we are pleased to be able to officially announce this decision. As of June 1, our company will become Janes and O’Neal Financial Services. In the next coming months, there will be many changes taking place, but I want to reassure you that we will be doing our best to minimize layoffs. We anticipate very few, if any, job losses and are actually working to expand our services so that we can add jobs. -[2]- While they may not have an immediate answer for you, we have spoken to senior staff and told them to bring any questions, with your permission, to our attention so that we can make this transition as smooth as possible. -[3]- Change is always difficult and when people hear the word, “merger,” it often comes with a sense of anxiety and worry. We want to emphasize that there is nothing to be concerned about. Your daily jobs will remain unchanged for the next several months and we promise to provide you with plenty of notice prior to making any changes. One thing that we will not give in is our dedication to our employees and creating a workplace where you feel welcome and valued. For those of you who wish to speak to someone about any worries or concerns, we have hired a counselor to provide virtual one-on-one sessions during the transition period. -[4]- You can access her services via our company’s intranet. With regards, Bo Ellis and Rhonda Janes, CEOs and Founders 1．What is the point of this letter? A．To tell employees what they need to be working on. B．To show staff that they are all about making a profit. C．To explain why this decision was in everyone's best interest. D．To confirm what people have been hearing. 2．What might employees be feeling? A．They are probably feeling excited. B．They are likely feeling nervous. C．They are probably feeling a sense of anger. D．They are likely feeling a sense of calm. 3．What is the company hoping to avoid? A．To avoid decreasing salaries. B．To avoid releasing any information. C．To avoid letting anyone go. D．To avoid restarting any projects. 4．In which of the positions market [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? “If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to talk to your managers.” A．[1] B．[2] C．[3] D．[4] （2025·上海崇明·一模）                          Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia (体温过低), frostbite, and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds. IF YOU ARE UNDER A WINTER STORM WARNING, FIND SHELTER RIGHT AWAY Winter Storm WarningIssued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow or heavy freezing rain is upcoming or occurring. Winter Storm Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin. Winter Weather Advisory Issued for accumulations (积聚) of snow and freezing rain which will cause significant inconveniences and, if measures are not taken, could lead to life-threatening situations. Preparing for Winter WeatherPrepare your home to keep out the cold. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups. Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Remember the needs of your pets. Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights. In Case of Emergency Be prepared for winter weather at home, at work and in your car. Create an emergency supply kit for your car. Include sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water and snacks. Keep a full tank of gas. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills (烤架) outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with gas appliances.  Stay off roads if at all possible. If trapped in your car, then stay inside.  Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, then wear layers of warm clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. 1．Which of the following pictures when clicked will most probably lead you to the above webpage? A． B． C． D． 2．To get ready for winter weather, you should _____. A．send your pets to animal shelters B．warm your home with gas appliances C．remove pipes to prevent them freezing D．get necessities in case of life without power 3．_____ is a good way to stay safe during winter weather. A．Trying to stay inside B．Driving a car when going out C．Wearing water-proof clothes D．Using generators to keep warm （24-25高三上·上海静安·期末）The world continues to inspire travel writers. Standout books for the year ahead are to please all types of our readers. A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness World explorer Alastair Humphries spent a year examining every square metre of a 12-mile radius (半径) around his home in London and found wonder close to hand. A former Adventurer of the Year, Humphries has cycled around the globe and rowed across the Atlantic Ocean. His latest book, though, is a celebration of slowing things down and discovering a small wild world right on your doorstep. It’s also a cry to revitalize London’s neglected natural places in urban areas and our right to wander in them. £12.99, Eye Books. My Adventures in Travel and Publishing Travel publisher, Hilary Bradt’s guidebook company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The first Bradt Travel Guide was born in1974: Backpacking Along Ancient Ways Peru & Bolivia which included some of the very first descriptions of the Inca Trail. Since then, Bradt has published many guidebooks about the farthest parts of the planet — Mongolia and Madagascar among them. Pioneering backpacking travels before the concept was widespread, he presents this book looking back at a lifetime of trials and stimulation in the wild. £20.00, Bradt. True Stories of Nature, Adventure & Connection Environmental writer Laurie King has gathered a collection of original non-fiction stories, illustrations, and poems examining the human connection with nature. He takes a walk across the desert and discovers how hermits (隐士) survived in a South American forest. These exciting stories aim to inspire you to find your wild animal soul and rethink your relationship with nature. £14.99, Watkins Publishing. Writers Walk the World From the streets of London to the paths of Japan, the jungles of Ghana and beyond, Duncan Minshull collects the works of more than fifty walker-writers who have traveled the world’s seven continents on foot. From the 1500s to the present day comes a memorable band of explorers and adventurers, scientists and craftsmen, pleasure-seekers and literary drifters sharing their experiences and asking themselves a question — why travel this way in the first place? £15.99, Notting Hill Editions. 1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Humphries’s book describes sceneries he saw when cycling around the globe. B．Hilary Bradt is among the forerunners of backpacking tours C．Laurie King’s book describes his contact with wild animals. D．Duncan Minshull’s book compares modern cities with rural areas. 2．The book which collects experiences from people of different identities is ________. A．A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness B．My Adventures in Travel and Publishing C．True Stories of Nature, Adventure & Connection D．Writers Walk the World 3．The book ________ is focused on natural attractions in a city. A．A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness B．My Adventures in Travel and Publishing C．True Stories of Nature, Adventure & Connection D．Writers Walk the World （24-25高三上·上海金山·阶段练习）. Home About YES Programs News Events Study Guide Partnership Contact Us Home> Programs> International Summer Winte) School 2025 SISU Global Winter Camp Shanghai International Studies University Request Info Quick Facts  Admission  Fees  Financial Aids  Programs  Contact School Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Degree Requirement Doctorate, Master, Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Vocational College, Senior High School, Junior High School Enrollment Number 300 Description The 2025 SISU Global Winter Camp offers a platform for international students across the world to learn more about Chinese language and China’s culture. The program aims at helping international students get an objective and comprehensive understanding of Shanghai, to understand the status of economic and social development in contemporary China. The curriculum of the program is carefully developed to make it possible for each learner to make progress. In addition, a variety of extra-curricular programs ensure that everybody takes part in a wide range of activities, which enrich their experience in China and enable them to feel the joy of learning Chinese. Credit NO Time Start from Jan 13, 2025— End on Jan 25, 2025 Length 2 weeks Online Application Login apply.shisu.edu.cn/c.asp?action=student_sign Application Deadline Dec 31, 2024 Website http://www.oisa.shisu.edu.cn/index.php/en/index/index.html 1．Who are the most probable target readers? A．Students pursuing Master degrees. B．Students fighting for credits. C．International students studying in SISU. D．International students loving Chinese culture. 2．If Alice is qualified for this program, how many days left to submit the application from now on? A．About 20 days. B．About 2 weeks. C．About 1 month. D．About 45 days. 3．What is the purpose of the program? A．To help each learner improve his/ her fluency in Chinese little by little. B．To enrich their lives by providing a wide range of after-class activities. C．To promote a better understanding of present China, especially Shanghai. D．To provide a platform for student from different countries to know each other. （2025·上海长宁·一模） The average household in the U. S. has at least one “smart” internet-connected TV, which can have content streamed straight to it. If you have a smart TV in your home, are you taking full advantage of all the great features it has to offer? Check out these amazing skills and start using them today. 1. Respond to Your Voice Commands 2. Rather than clicking through menus, a lot of TVs now let you control certain functions using your voice — usually through a built-in virtual assistant like Amazon’s Alexa (on all Fire TVs) and Google Assistant (available on many models, including Hisense, LG and Samsung). Roku TVs can also be controlled by voice (through a microphone in the remote). Most will let you turn the TV on or off, search for content, pause or rewind, and more. 2. Find Your Misplaced Remote Some TVs can ring your remote to help you find it. For example, on some Sony models you can click the TV’s power button, then select “Find Remote,” and the remote will beep. Some remotes for Roku and Amazon Fire TVs also offer this feature. For example, with Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Fire TV, you can say, “Find my remote” to any Amazon device with Alexa or press the “Remote Finder” button in the Fire TV app’s section. 3. Make Closed Subtitles Easier to Read 4. Many TVs let you enlarge the text in closed subtitles and standard TV menus for easy reading. On Samsung models, this feature is called Zoom Menu and Text. On Sony Google TVs, it’s called Text Magnification. Often, the zoom and enlarged text features can be turned on at the same time. (On Samsung models, you can also select “Learn Menu Screen,” which audibly tells you about each of the settings and what they do.) 4. Showcase Your Favourite Photos Want to show off your latest vacation photos without passing your phone around the room? If you have an iPhone, go to Apple AirPlay Screen Mirroring to have an AirPlay-suited TV show what’s currently on your iPhone’s screen. With an Android phone you can “cast” your photos to a TV that’s equipped with Google Chromecast, such as LG, Sony and Hisense, by opening the Google Photos app and selecting “Cast.” 1．Which of the following statements about the smart TVs in the leaflet is true? A．Fire TVs are known for locating remote controls using sound. B．Sony TVs can be controlled hands-free with voice commands. C．Samsung TVs are characterised by expanded and spoken subtitles. D．Hisense TVs with Google Assistant can cast photos from iPhones. 2．As a shop assistant, which pair of skills of the smart TVs will you most likely introduce to the Smiths, a couple both with hearing and speech disabilities? A．1 and 2. B．2 and 3. C．3 and 4. D．1 and 4. 3．It can be concluded from the leaflet that smart TVs________. A．depend specially on physical remotes B．extend beyond TV capabilities C．exclude advanced text display features D．have restricted mobile device integration （2024·上海虹口·一模）Take our latest quiz! ① You’ve just finished a book— do you know what you’ll read next? a)Yes! Perhaps a sequel, I want to spend more time in that world. b)A book that everyone’s talking about. c)No, but I love finding unexpected books. d)No. I like asking for my friends’ recommendations. ② Do you value other people’s opinions when deciding what to read? a)I don’t like listening to others—I know what I like. b)I love to know what celebrities are reading! c)No. I just let the books do the talking! d)Yes! Friends know which books I’ll enjoy. ③ What do you most look forward to in a new book? a)To see what my favourite characters are doing in new situations. b)Talking about it with my friends. c)Discovering new voices and stories. d)Reading books as good as other ones I’ve loved. ④ Do you like reading lots of books by the same author? a)Yes, once I find an author I like, I’ll read everything they write! b)If they’re a popular author, then yes! c)No, I like to read books by different authors. d)I tend to read books by authors my friends suggest. ⑤ When you go to a bookshop, where do you head first? a)To see if there’s a new book in my favourite series. b)I head to the new releases and bestsellers. c)I like to walk around the whole shop to see what catches my eye. d)To look at the bookseller’s recommendations. Mostly As: you’ re a SERIES-HOPPER There’s no better feeling than reading something you love... and then discovering it’s part of a series! You’ re always guaranteed to have something new to look forward to, and a familiar world to revisit again. Mostly Bs: you’re a TREND-TRACKER You like to read the books that everyone is talking about. Your local bestseller will know better than anyone which books and authors are truly up-and-coming, so ask them for their top tips. Mostly Cs: you’re a RISK-TAKER ________ Mostly Ds: you’re a ADVICE-SEEKER You feel reassured when someone you trust recommends a book to you. If you want to expand your reading experiences, try getting those recommendation from lots of different places. 1．Which of the following best explains what a “sequel” is? A．A story or book that is about imaginary characters. B．A book that continues the story of a previous book. C．A book that conveys. relationships between multiple characters. D．A collection of stories written by fans of an original book series. 2．Which of the following description best fits the definition of a “risk-taker”? A．You’re happy to pick up something you’ve never heard of. B．You hope to find the new book of your favourite author. C．You’re willing to wander in the world of the classics. D．You only read those on top of the list of best sellers. 3．What can those who take this quiz learn from the results? A．Why they prefer reading to other activities. B．Which author is probably their favourite. C．Who they should turn to for reading tips. D．What their book-choosing style is. （2024·上海嘉定·一模）Understanding Economic Bubbles: A Guide to Smarter Investing # What is an Economic Bubble? An economic bubble happens when the price of an asset — whether it’s houses, stocks, or even collectibles — rises far beyond its actual value due to speculation (投机) . People buy into the market believing prices will keep climbing, creating a cycle of increasing demand. But when it becomes clear that these prices aren’t sustainable, the bubble bursts, leading to sharp declines and often significant financial losses. # The “Greater Fool” Theory: Why Bubbles Form Key Concept: Many buyers justify high prices by assuming they’ll find someone else (a “greater fool”) willing to pay even more later. Common Causes: -Misinformation about an asset’s true worth. -Overconfidence in market trends. -Fear of missing out (FOMO) on perceived opportunities. Outcome: Rising prices feed optimism, pulling in more buyers until the market overheats and collapses. # Real Estate: A Common Bubble Example Imagine you buy a house for $200, 000, financing it with a $160, 000 loan. Over time, the home’s value rises to $500, 000. You take out additional loans using the increased equity and spend the money on cars, vacations, and other luxuries. But when the market crashes and the house drops in value to $325, 000, you’re left owing far more than the home is worth. On a large scale, this kind of bubble can destabilize entire economies, as banks struggle to recover loans and credit tightens, affecting everyone. # Unlikely Examples: Beanie Babies and Beyond Economic bubbles aren’t limited to markets like houses. In the 1990s, Ty Beanie Babies, a line of stuffed animal toys, became speculative assets (a kind of economic bubbles). 2 # Lessons for Smart Investors 1. Do Your Homework: Research an asset’s real value before investing. 2. Watch for Red Flags: Rapid price increases, widespread speculation, and “get rich quick” promises are warning signs. 3. Diversify: Spread investments across different asset types to reduce risk. 4. Avoid Herd Mentality: Just because others are buying doesn’t mean it’s the right move for you. 5. Think Long-Term: Avoid chasing short-term gains in overheated markets. 1．Which of the following is a reason economic bubbles form? A．Various investments prevent assets from becoming overvalued. B．The desire to seize opportunities drives buyers to overpay for assets. C．Long-term investments stabilize market trends, reducing investment risks. D．A balanced understanding of an asset’s true worth promotes sustainable growth. 2．Which of the following sentences best fits the blank in the part titled “Unlikely Examples: Beanie Babies and Beyond”? A．People collected them eagerly, but the trend ended with overpriced toys. B．Manufacturers stopped production due to falling demand and declining interest. C．The toys stayed popular as gifts but never became part of the investment market. D．Collectors sold them for high profits, believing this would drive their value up over time. 3．What should a smarter investor do? A．Distribute investments among different types of assets. B．Rely on popular market movements to decide where to invest. C．Use extensive borrowing to increase potential gains from investments. D．Prioritize investments that show sharp price increases in the short term. 重难语篇拔高练 （2025·上海黄浦·一模）Chapter 1 What is critical thinking? Learning outcomes This chapter gives you opportunities to: √ understand what critical thinking is √ find out about the early roots and later developments of critical thinking √ recognize some of the benefits associated with critical thinking skills √ recognize the personal qualities connected to critical thinking √ recognize barriers to the development of good critical thinking skills √ assess your current understanding of critical thinking and identify your priorities for improvement Introduction This chapter provides a general introduction to critical thinking. It examines what is meant by “critical thinking”, the skills associated with it, and the barriers that can slow down effective development of critical approaches. Many people can find it difficult to order their thoughts in a logical, consistent and reasoned way. This book starts from the idea that skills in reasoning can be developed through a better understanding of what critical thinking involves, and by practice. Critical thinking is a cognitive activity connected to using the mind. Learning to think in critically analytical and evaluative ways means using mental processes such as attention (concentrating on specific details and information), categorization (the process of organizing information into categories based on shared characteristics), selection (selecting relevant information), and judgement (the ability to assess and form well- reasoned conclusions or opinions based on available evidence). However, many people who have the potential to develop more effective critical thinking can be prevented from doing so for a variety of reasons apart from a lack of ability. In particular, personal and emotional, or “affective”, reasons can create barriers. You are invited to consider, in this chapter, how far such barriers could be affecting your own thinking abilities and how you will manage them. 1．According to the learning outcomes, which of the following topics is most likely to be included in Chapter 1? A．Significant works in critical thinking B．Teaching strategies for critical thinking C．Critical thinking: individual or collective? D．Critical thinking: Where does it come from? 2．What can a reader learn in this chapter? A．How a mental process works and what role it plays in making logical reasoning. B．What defines cognitive activity and how emotions can shape critical thinking skills. C．Why individuals possess varying abilities to think critically and how to assess them. D．What is critical thinking and how it can be developed through understanding and practice. 3．Which of the following examples best illustrates the mental process of categorization? A．A student chooses articles that are related to his topic from a large database. B．A student focuses on the main points the teacher emphasizes in a physics class. C．A student sorts notes by grouping them according to different historical periods. D．A student decides which arguments to include in his essay after weighing the evidence. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$