考题猜想05 阅读理解应用文【精选名校试题】-2024-2025学年高一下期中考点大串讲（上海通用）

专题05 阅读理解之应用文（精选名校试题） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 【来源】上海市格致中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 【来源】上海市华东师范大学第二附中2023-2024学年高一下期中英语试卷 【来源】上海中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 【来源】上海市进才中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 【来源】上海市洋泾中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试卷 【来源】上海市桃浦中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 【来源】上海市大境中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 【来源】上海市南洋模范中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 【来源】上海市交大附中2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 【来源】上海市七宝中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 Passage 1 To get better night’s sleep, get into bed with ZeoIntroducing the revolutionary Zeo Personal Sleep Coach The inability to get a good night’s sleep is one of the top health issues. A night of poor sleep can affect one’s mood, energy level, and performance. Most people have felt powerless to do anything about it until now. Introducing Zeo, a revolutionary approach to the problem of poor sleep. A revolution in the science of sleep Designed by leading sleep scientists, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach is the first consumer product to help you take control of your sleep. Because understanding your sleep is the first step toward managing it. Wear the light Zeo Headband to bed and Zeo technology tracks and records your personal sleep patterns and wirelessly send them to the Zeo Bedside Display. When you wake up, you simply touch a button to get your sleep data: the time you took to fall asleep, your time in deep sleep and light sleep, and how often you woke up. Seeing how you slept is just the beginning. What you do with that information is what makes Zeo so remarkable. Take control of your sleep Zeo puts the science of sleep at your fingertips. The Zeo Bedside Display stores your sleep data so you can easily upload it to the Zeo Personal Coaching website. Here you’ll find a collection of online tools that help you analyze your sleep and uncover the links between how you live and how you sleep. Zeo’s 7 Step Sleep Fitness program assists you in creating a personalized action plan based on your own sleep patterns and goals, and delivers user-tailored coaching emails that help you get the sleep you need.Try Zeo risk free, and enjoy free shipping Order Zeo today and receive the headband, bedside display, fall access to our powerful user website and your personalized, multi-week sleep coaching program — plus our satisfaction guarantee and free shipping.Zeo The more you know, the better you sleep. Zeo Personal Sleep Coach is neither a medical device nor a medical program and is not intended for the treatment of sleep disorders. 1．What is the most remarkable feature of Zeo? ________ A．Its direct contact with sleep scientists B．Its individualized coaching program C．Its effectiveness in curing sleep disorders D．Its immediate analysis of sleep data 2．What customer service does Zeo provide? ________ A．Cheap online tools. B．A 30-day action plan. C．Personalized bedside display. D．Free delivery of the product. 3．Which of the following information regarding Zeo is true? ________ A．The Zeo Personal Sleep Coach is the only tool to help you take control of your sleep. B．Customers cannot get the money back after they find products defected C．The Zeo Personal Sleep Coach tracks and records your personal sleep patterns D．The Zeo Personal Sleep Coach can help patients recover from illness. Passage 2 Tech-Camp No.6 Devon Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong A technology day camp for students 12-17 AboutAbout Tech-Camp Tech-Camp is a day camp with a focus on computers and electronics technology. We offer 2-week summer programmes for students of 12to 17 years of age. We have a computer lab with the latest and fastest equipment, an electronics lab, and a video production studio. Our staff are special, too. Our programme leaders are experts in computers and electronics, of course, but they are also people who care about children and enjoy working with them. The benefits of Tech-Camp In all of our programmes, we show students how to work in teams and how to solve problems by themselves. We encourage them to think creatively. What students will do at Tech-Camp Each day Tech-camp is filled with useful, interesting and challenging activities. For example, in the Computer Programme, students learn the basic computer programming, and how to use the Internet. In the High-tech Programme, they make radio-controlled model cars and produce their own short videos. Programme Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Computer Programme 15 June-26 June 15 June-26 June 15 June-26 June High-tech Programme 29 June-10 July 27 July-7 August 15 June-26 June Fee: HK $2,000 per student（10% discount available for groups of 10 or more students.） For more information about Tech-Camp, please contact Director of Summer Programmes, Ms Julia Brown, by phone, fax or e-mail. Telephone: 26548898    Fax: 26948850    E-mail: juliab@techcamp.com.hk 4．What would you probably like to ask about if you phone Ms Julia Brown after reading the brochure? A．The activities the students will have. B．The fee each attendant should pay. C．The e-mail address of Tech-Camp. D．The deadline for application. 5．From the brochure we can infer that ________. A．the Camp offers students accommodation during their two-week stay at the Camp B．high school teachers are in charge of the Tech-Camp all the time C．students at Tech-Camp benefit from the knowledge about the hi-tech through lectures given by the experts D．students will learn how to work with their friends and how to think and solve problems creatively through activities 6．If Mrs. Newman’s two sons and another ten classmates of theirs form a group to sign up for the camp, how much can Mrs. Newman save? A．HK $200 B．HK $400 C．HK $3600 D．HK $2400 Passage 3 The Sleep of Your Dreams According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of us don’t get nearly enough shut-eye. Our collective tiredness has promoted a $41 billion market for devices promising more — and higher-quality — sleep. In my everlasting search for downtime, I tested some of the most promising ones. Here’s how they stacked up. Eight sleep tracker$299 This mattress (床垫) topper fits under a sheet and “turns any bed into a smart bed,” according to Eight. While I slept, the sensor-decorated pad gathered data like heart rate, periods of deepest sleep, and number of turns. It was easy to use, and I liked the warming feature, which let me set each side of the bed to a different temperature. REM Score: 8 (out of 10) Dreampad pillow$149 and up The Dreampad uses smooth soundscapes to help you power down. Connect the device to your phone via Bluetooth or USB, and the pillow emits soft music, audible only to you as you lay your head down. There are ten tracks on offer. I didn’t drift off any faster with the Dreampad, but it did help me fall back asleep when I woke up at night. REM Score:6 Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution$299 My eight-hour restful happiness is frequently interrupted by my husband’s snoring. The Smart Nora relieves me of the need to push him. When the bedside audio sensor detects a breathing disturbance, it slowly blows up the offender’s pillow, gently shifting them into a freer-breathing position. My husband sometimes woke up briefly but was soon asleep again. REM Score: 8 Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System$149The Nightingale is hi-tech. Two app-enabled units wrap the room in a blanket of warm sound. You can also program the system to provide weather and traffic information when you wake up. The only downside: in standby mode, it emits a faint noise. REM Score: 9 * REM: rapid eye movement (describes a period of sleep during which you dream and your eyes make small movements) 7．By “how they stacked up” in paragraph 1, the author probably means “how they ______.” A．make sense to manufacturers B．get stuck in stores C．are compared with each other D．are piled up together 8．Which of the following devices favourably reacts to users? A．Dreampad pillow B．Eight sleep tracker C．Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution D．Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System 9．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A．The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature. B．The Nightingale, is an economical but perfect device. C．Soft music is applied to all these four devices. D．One in three people suffer from sleep problem. Passage 4 Turn a great night into a truly memorable one with our hospitality packages. From dining in Edinburgh Castle to sampling the finest Scotch Whisky, we have a range of options available. Each package below includes a ticket to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 Show, Journeys, at Edinburgh Castle. 2024 HOSPITALITY PACKAGESMake you Journey s experience extra special with Tattoo Hospitality. BOOK NOW THE ROYAL GALLERY DINING EXPERIENCEOnly available in August, enjoy a delicious dining experience in The Royal Gallery overlooking the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle Esplanade PRICES FROM £600.00 THE GATEHOUSEPACKAGEEnjoy authentic Scottish dining presented especially for you. This exclusive dining experience is located in Edinburgh Castle’s historic Gatehouse. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle PRICES FROM £700.00 THE WITCHERY DINING EXPERIENCENew for 2024, this package offers an intimate dining experience in Edinburgh’s renowned fine-dining restaurant The Witchery. LOCATION The Witchery by the Castle PRICE £970.00 THE CASTLE PACKAGEA location like no other. Experience a pre-Show dining experience within Edinburgh’s famous fortress and enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes before the Show begins. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle PRICES FROM £323.00 THE ROYAL GALLERY RECEPTIONEnjoy our Show from the best seats in the house then join fellow guests, performers and dignitaries at a post-Show drinks and canapés reception held in The Royal Gallery. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle Esplanade PRICES FROM £415.00 FLAVOURS OF SCOTLANDDesigned for those that love whisky and those that want to find out more, Flavors of Scotland will immerse you in the world of Scotch Whisky. LOCATION The Scotch Whisky Experience, Royal Mile PRICES FROM £212.50 （* The price listed is for one single person.） 10．All of the hospitality packages provided above ______. A．contain a ticket to the 2024 Military Tattoo show B．are available through the whole year of 2024 C．offer delicate handmade Scottish souvenirs D．include a well-planned tour around Edinburgh Castle 11．Lindon and Sandra have to pay ______ in total if they intend to enjoy some snacks with the performers after the show. A．£1200 B．£1940 C．£646 D．£830 12．______ might be the best option for Ben and Joe to have a taste of the finest Scotch Whisky with various flavors. A．The Witchery Dining Experience B．The Royal Gallery dining experience C．Flavours of Scotland D．The Royal Gallery Reception Passage 5 Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs. AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost￡169.15 at Booking.com. A week later, the same room cost￡118.15. If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid — or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time-----check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category. STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If travelling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday. Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was￡95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was￡75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just ￡62.95. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for ￡420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults. GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘Boris bikes’ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs. Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around ￡1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or ￡5 per day). 13．The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may ________. A．help travelers pass time B．attract lots of travelers to the UK C．allow travelers to make flexible plans D．cause travelers to pay more for accommodation 14．The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat ________. A．lies on the ground floor B．is located in central London C．provides cooking facilities for tourists D．costs over￡100 on average per day in late September 15．Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of ________. A．half an hour B．one hour C．one hour and a half D．two hours Passage 6 Below is a web page from http://www.parents.com./ Kid of the Year Photo Contest Enter your kid's photo today and win! We’re giving away 52 weekly $250 prizes from Readers’ Choice votes. PLUS our editors will select one entry to win our grand prize of $7,000.Official Contest Rules No purchase necessary to enter or win. The Kid of the Year Photo Contest entry period begins at 12:00 a.m. January 23, 2021, and ends January 21, 2022 (the “Entry Period”). Entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. on January 21, 2022 (“Entry Deadline”). Entries will not be acknowledged or returned.SPONSOR: Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa. ENTRY: There will be two methods of entry. Share My Entry: Visit http://www.parents.com/photos/photocontests1/kidoftheyear/ and click the button to enter. Then complete the registration form and follow the instructions to upload one album of up to six photos of your child aged three months to eight years. Photos must be the original work of the entrant, who must be an amateur, and must not have been published elsewhere or previously won any prize or award. Photos must be in .jpeg or. bmp format (格式)and cannot exceed 3 MB each.Facebook Entry: Visit Facebook.com/Parents Magazine and click the Kid of 2021 tab. Fill out the registration form and upload one album of up to six photos of your child age three months to eight years. You may provide one description and one album title that will be applied to all photos. Photos must be the original work of the entrant, who must be an amateur, and must not have been published elsewhere or previously won any prize or award. Photos must be in jpeg or. bmp format and cannot exceed 3 MB each. This promotion is in no way sponsored, supported or run by, or associated with Facebook. You are providing your information to Parents Magazine and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to run the promotion and register for Parents.com. Photos must not contain material that infringes (侵犯) the rights of another, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement (侵害).Photos must not contain brand names or trademarks.LIMITS: One entry per household, per eligible (有资格的) child,per week. One weekly prize per child. For entries of more than one eligible child in the household, the entry process must be completed separately for each child. No group entries. 16．We can learn from the passage that _______. A．your entry will not be returned even if you don't win the contest B．you should send your entry before 9:00 p.m. on January 21,2021 C．you must make a purchase first from Parents.com before you enter the contest D．the editors of Parents com will decide who will win the 20,000 dollars in prizes 17．Linda, a mother with seven-year-old twins, wants to enter the contest. She must ______. A．provide a description and an album title for the kids' photos B．go to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration forms C．complete the entry process separately for each of her kids D．submit the photos to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry 18．Which of the following may qualify for the contest? A．Six photos of a kindergarten kid and his best friend. B．A collection of five photos that are 18 MB in total size. C．Two photos of a four-year-old girl in a Minnie Mouse shirt. D．A photo that a lawyer took of his son with a professional camera. Passage 7 No, it’s not their shoe size. They read. At least two books a month. They’re also among the top 10 richest people in the world. And they’re not alone in their love for books, with 1, 200 other millionaires, who quote reading as a core part of their self-education. You knew that reading books makes your life better. It’s not even all about money, fame and success. It’s about becoming a more knowledgeable and valuable person. Additionally, reading helps you prevent stress and keep depression at bay, while enhancing your confidence, improving your decision-making, increasing your empathy and overall satisfaction with life. You know all the benefits of reading, so what’s stopping you from reading more books? Time! “I don’t have time to read.” Have you said those words before? You say it because... you have an incredibly demanding college degree to study for… your loved ones are sitting at home, counting on you to put food on the table… you are too occupied with work to open a book… But let’s imagine another reality for a second. What would your life look like if you read just two books every month? Would you finally… have what it takes to start that business? be a better parent? feel more fulfilled? Hold on to that vision for a second. If you want to make it a reality, this email course, Time 2 Read, will be your guide for the next 10 days. It’s free of charge and specifically designed to help you take time back, start building a daily reading habit and turn wanting to read into actual reading. Enter your email below to make time to read, start learning daily and become more valuable to the world. You’ll be sent 7 lessons via email over the next 10 days, starting right after you sign up here. Each email contains a story, a principle, and an experiment. Get started, and your reading life will never be the same! 19．Where does this passage probably come from? A．A leaflet publicizing a reading activity. B．A website promoting a reading course. C．A TV program advertising reading skills. D．A handbook providing reading materials. 20．Why does the author mention the four famous people at the beginning? A．To express his admiration for them. B．To indicate the importance of reading. C．To highlight their time management skills. D．To illustrate the success of the course. 21．Who are most likely to be interested in Time 2 Read? A．Those who are willing to read more but struggle with time. B．Those who are sick of making excuses to delay their life plans. C．Those who are eager to become a millionaire like the four guys. D．Those who are determined to be more and more self-disciplined. Passage 8 Not too hot, not too cold. Spring is the perfect time to visit Europe for ideal weather. The best European countries to visit in the spring include: France, Netherlands, Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic and so on. France One of the most tourist-packed countries in Europe, France offers lesser crowds and more excellent weather during the spring months. Just outside of Paris are the impressive castles and country houses of Sceaux, where the cherry blossom can easily be seen in spring. Netherlands The Netherlands is well-known for its vast fields of flowers, making spring a perfect time for a Dutch holiday. The tulip fields in the Noordoostpolder are a must, as well as flower fields in Flevoland and Kop van Noord-Holland. In Veluwe National Park, tourists will be rewarded with the sight of red deer eating grass. A trip to the Netherlands would, of course, be incomplete without a visit to Amsterdam. The lesser crowds and lovely weather of spring make it the perfect time to explore Amsterdam’s canals. Slovakia Slovakia is a wonderfully diverse country with rich cultural history and awe-inspiring natural sites. Slovak Paradise is a natural park that offers 19 nature reserves and over 350 caves. Due to its hot summers and cold winters, spring is a perfect time to explore all that Slovakia has to offer. Romania Romania hosts a variety of great cultural sites and lively cities, especially attractive during spring months. The Statue of King Decebalus, a 141-foot-high upper part of Decebalus carved into the side of a rock, is a wonderful attraction. Brașov Old Town is one of Europe’s most charming destinations for those looking to escape the capital city of Bucharest. Czech Republic Due to its impossibly preserved Gothic architecture, Prague is widely regarded as the most impressive city in Europe. As such, summertime will be characterized with crowds that can ruin the romance with which you should experience Prague. May in the Czech Republic offers perfect not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather. This makes for ideal conditions to cross Charles Bridge and tour Prague Castle. 22．If one wants to appreciate flowers, he will most probably go to ______. A．France B．Netherlands C．Romania D．Czech Republic 23．According to the passage, the best destinations for tourists interested in architecture are ______. A．France and Romania B．Romania and Slovakia C．Slovakia and Czech Republic D．France and Czech Republic 24．What can be learned about the countries mentioned in the passage? A．They are packed with more crowds in spring than in other seasons. B．Tourists can travel in ships when visiting Romania and Netherlands. C．Travellers can catch sight of and feed wild animals in these countries. D．Slovakia is an amazing place where tourists can enjoy natural beauty. Passage 9 To: ackard@mkk.com From: sandyp@mkk.com Subject: Confidential: Managerial Advice Date: Feb. 16, 2022 Hi Dan, I’m writing to ask if you could give me advice. Please note that this must all be kept secret. I am emailing you because I know that you are a trusted friend, and you have had experience in this area. I’ve been obliged to reduce my department’s budget within the month, too. I’m not looking forward to this and am not sure where to begin since I hope that I won’t have to create any layoffs. Long story short, I would really appreciate meeting with you at some point to see if you can offer up any advice or suggestions. Thanks in advance. Regards, Sandy To: sandyp@mkk.com From: ackard@mkk.com Subject: Re: Confidential: Managerial Advice Date: Feb. 17, 2022 Hi Sandy, I’m glad that you thought of me as someone to go to. I definitely don’t mind being your sounding board, and I can meet with you anytime starting next Monday. I realize that you may want to start thinking of some ideas sooner than later. My biggest piece of advice to you is to make sure you feel your way among your staff to get an impression of how people are currently coping with our company’s economic situation. Talk to them and find out what’s important to them. Of course, do it casually so that no one’s guard is up. Email or call me to let me know when you want to meet. Dan 25．What is Sandy responsible for? A．Firing bad employees B．Cutting costs and expenses C．Figuring out the new computer program D．Combining the two divisions of the company 26．What suggestion does Dan give Sandy? A．Start questioning all workers under her. B．Act carefully and find out employees’ thoughts. C．Give out a questionnaire (问卷) for everyone to fill out. D．Require extra overtime from staff members. 27．The phrase “sounding board” in the body of the second email, is closest in meaning to: A．listener B．examiner C．designer D．informer Passage 10 IMPROVE YOUR WRITING | WRITING INSPIRATION | GET PUBLISHED RESOURCES Founded in 1887, The Writer aims to expand and support the work of professional writers with a straightforward presentation of industry information, writing instruction and professional and personal motivation. If you’re passionate about books, authors, and writing, you’ll find everything you need within our pages 12 times a year. Our editors are interested in query letters (投稿信) on concrete topics written by emerging and experienced writers. We are looking for clear takeaway for our readers: What can they learn to improve their writing or advance their careers? What specific how-to tips and strategies will accomplish this? In addition to a fleshed-out outline of your story idea and an estimated word count, queries should include a brief description of your background. For personal essays, we prefer writers to attach or paste the finished piece in their query email. We do not accept material that has been previously published in any form in print or online. Queries should be sent by e-mail to tweditorial@madavor.com. All queries sent to any other address will be deleted. Unfortunately, we receive hundreds of letters every week and cannot respond to all of them. If you haven’t heard from us in two weeks, please feel free to move your submission (投稿) to another publication. If you’re unfamiliar with our magazine, we recommend reading a few issues, subscribing, or at least signing up for our newsletter to get a feel for the kind of work we publish. Article lengths vary widely from 300 to 3,000 words. We recommend writers ask themselves the following questions before querying. It isn’t necessary to include them in your query, but we find it’s a good way to help us understand how your piece best fits in our pages: * How specifically will this story idea help our readers become more informed writers? * Why is this particular idea timely or relevant? * Why are you the perfect person to write this piece? We prefer electronic queries. Please do not mail queries. Payment varies. Thank you for considering a submission to The Writer magazine, the voice of imagination, creation, and publication since 1887. 28．According to the passage, The Writer magazine __________. A．provides practical suggestions on a writing career B．responds to all the query letters from the readers C．introduces successful writers and their works only D．prefers handwritten queries to electronic ones 29．When sending a query letter, a contributor must ________. A．answer the three questions first B．attach a printed version of the story C．subscribe to the magazine D．include a brief self-introduction 30．What is this passage mainly about? A．Magazine recommendations. B．Submission guidelines. C．Published stories. D．Subscription information. 11 / 14 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题05 阅读理解之应用文（精选名校试题） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 【来源】上海市格致中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 【来源】上海市华东师范大学第二附中2023-2024学年高一下期中英语试卷 【来源】上海中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 【来源】上海市进才中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 【来源】上海市洋泾中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试卷 【来源】上海市桃浦中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 【来源】上海市大境中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 【来源】上海市南洋模范中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 【来源】上海市交大附中2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 【来源】上海市七宝中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题 Passage 1 To get better night’s sleep, get into bed with ZeoIntroducing the revolutionary Zeo Personal Sleep Coach The inability to get a good night’s sleep is one of the top health issues. A night of poor sleep can affect one’s mood, energy level, and performance. Most people have felt powerless to do anything about it until now. Introducing Zeo, a revolutionary approach to the problem of poor sleep. A revolution in the science of sleep Designed by leading sleep scientists, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach is the first consumer product to help you take control of your sleep. Because understanding your sleep is the first step toward managing it. Wear the light Zeo Headband to bed and Zeo technology tracks and records your personal sleep patterns and wirelessly send them to the Zeo Bedside Display. When you wake up, you simply touch a button to get your sleep data: the time you took to fall asleep, your time in deep sleep and light sleep, and how often you woke up. Seeing how you slept is just the beginning. What you do with that information is what makes Zeo so remarkable. Take control of your sleep Zeo puts the science of sleep at your fingertips. The Zeo Bedside Display stores your sleep data so you can easily upload it to the Zeo Personal Coaching website. Here you’ll find a collection of online tools that help you analyze your sleep and uncover the links between how you live and how you sleep. Zeo’s 7 Step Sleep Fitness program assists you in creating a personalized action plan based on your own sleep patterns and goals, and delivers user-tailored coaching emails that help you get the sleep you need.Try Zeo risk free, and enjoy free shipping Order Zeo today and receive the headband, bedside display, fall access to our powerful user website and your personalized, multi-week sleep coaching program — plus our satisfaction guarantee and free shipping.Zeo The more you know, the better you sleep. Zeo Personal Sleep Coach is neither a medical device nor a medical program and is not intended for the treatment of sleep disorders. 1．What is the most remarkable feature of Zeo? ________ A．Its direct contact with sleep scientists B．Its individualized coaching program C．Its effectiveness in curing sleep disorders D．Its immediate analysis of sleep data 2．What customer service does Zeo provide? ________ A．Cheap online tools. B．A 30-day action plan. C．Personalized bedside display. D．Free delivery of the product. 3．Which of the following information regarding Zeo is true? ________ A．The Zeo Personal Sleep Coach is the only tool to help you take control of your sleep. B．Customers cannot get the money back after they find products defected C．The Zeo Personal Sleep Coach tracks and records your personal sleep patterns D．The Zeo Personal Sleep Coach can help patients recover from illness. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是一款专门为有睡眠问题的人设计的产品——Zeo Personal Sleep Coach。 1．细节理解题。根据Take control of your sleep部分中的“Zeo’s 7 Step Sleep Fitness program assists you in creating a personalized action plan based on your own sleep patterns and goals, and delivers user-tailored coaching emails that help you get the sleep you need.( Zeo的7步睡眠健身计划帮助你根据自己的睡眠模式和目标制定个性化的行动计划，并提供用户定制的指导邮件，帮助你获得所需的睡眠)”可知，Zeo最显著的特点在于它不仅能够记录用户的睡眠数据，还能通过个性化的辅导计划帮助用户改善睡眠质量。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据Try Zeo risk free, and enjoy free shipping部分中的“Order Zeo today and receive the headband, bedside display, fall access to our powerful user website and your personalized, multi-week sleep coaching program-plus our satisfaction guarantee and free shipping.(今天订购Zeo，您将获得我们强大的用户网站和个性化的多周睡眠指导计划，以及我们的满意保证和免费送货)”可知，订购Zeo时会享受免费送货的服务。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据A revolution in the science of sleep部分中的“Wear the light Zeo Headband to bed and Zeo technology tracks and records your personal sleep patterns and wirelessly send them to the Zeo Bedside Display. When you wake up, you simply touch a button to get your sleep data: the time you took to fall asleep, your time in deep sleep and light sleep, and how often you woke up.(戴着Zeo上床睡觉，Zeo会跟踪和记录你的个人睡眠模式，并将它们无线发送到Zeo床头显示器。当你醒来时，你只需要触摸一个按钮来获取你的睡眠数据：你入睡的时间，你的深度睡眠和浅睡眠的时间，以及你醒来的频率)”可知，Zeo头带可以跟踪用户的睡眠模式，包括入睡所需的时间、深睡和浅睡的时间以及夜间醒来的次数，并将这些数据无线传输到床边显示器上，由此可知，Zeo个人睡眠教练跟踪并记录你的个人睡眠模式。故选C项。 Passage 2 Tech-Camp No.6 Devon Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong A technology day camp for students 12-17 AboutAbout Tech-Camp Tech-Camp is a day camp with a focus on computers and electronics technology. We offer 2-week summer programmes for students of 12to 17 years of age. We have a computer lab with the latest and fastest equipment, an electronics lab, and a video production studio. Our staff are special, too. Our programme leaders are experts in computers and electronics, of course, but they are also people who care about children and enjoy working with them. The benefits of Tech-Camp In all of our programmes, we show students how to work in teams and how to solve problems by themselves. We encourage them to think creatively. What students will do at Tech-Camp Each day Tech-camp is filled with useful, interesting and challenging activities. For example, in the Computer Programme, students learn the basic computer programming, and how to use the Internet. In the High-tech Programme, they make radio-controlled model cars and produce their own short videos. Programme Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Computer Programme 15 June-26 June 15 June-26 June 15 June-26 June High-tech Programme 29 June-10 July 27 July-7 August 15 June-26 June Fee: HK $2,000 per student（10% discount available for groups of 10 or more students.） For more information about Tech-Camp, please contact Director of Summer Programmes, Ms Julia Brown, by phone, fax or e-mail. Telephone: 26548898    Fax: 26948850    E-mail: juliab@techcamp.com.hk 4．What would you probably like to ask about if you phone Ms Julia Brown after reading the brochure? A．The activities the students will have. B．The fee each attendant should pay. C．The e-mail address of Tech-Camp. D．The deadline for application. 5．From the brochure we can infer that ________. A．the Camp offers students accommodation during their two-week stay at the Camp B．high school teachers are in charge of the Tech-Camp all the time C．students at Tech-Camp benefit from the knowledge about the hi-tech through lectures given by the experts D．students will learn how to work with their friends and how to think and solve problems creatively through activities 6．If Mrs. Newman’s two sons and another ten classmates of theirs form a group to sign up for the camp, how much can Mrs. Newman save? A．HK $200 B．HK $400 C．HK $3600 D．HK $2400 【答案】4．D 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了一个科技夏令营的相关信息。 4．推理判断题。纵观全文，没有找到与申请报名的截止日期相关的信息。根据文章最后一段“For more information about Tech-Camp, please contact Director of Summer Programmes, Ms Julia Brown, by phone, fax or e-mail. Telephone: 26548898 Fax: 26948850 E-mail: juliab@techcamp.com.hk ”（想要了解更多关于 Tech-Camp 的信息，请通过电话、传真或电子邮件联系暑期项目负责人 Julia Brown 女士。电话：26548898；传真：26948850；电子邮件：juliab@techcamp.com.hk）可知，如果你在阅读小册子后会打电话给 Julia Brown 女士，你可能会问申请报名的截止日期。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据文章 The benefits of Tech-Camp 部分“In all of our programmes, we show students how to work in teams and how to solve problems by themselves. We encourage them to think creatively.”（在我们所有的项目中，我们向学生展示如何团队合作以及如何独立解决问题。我们鼓励他们创造性地思考。）可知，学生们将学习如何与朋友合作，以及如何通过活动创造性地思考和解决问题。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据文章 Fee 部分“HK $2,000 per student（10% discount available for groups of 10 or more students.）”（每位学生 2000 港元（10 人或以上团体可享受 10%的折扣。））可知，10 人或以上团体可享受 10%的折扣，所以如果纽曼夫人的两个儿子和他们的另外十个同学组成一个小组报名参加夏令营，纽曼夫人有两个儿子，可以节省 2000×10%×2=400 港元。故选B。 Passage 3 The Sleep of Your Dreams According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of us don’t get nearly enough shut-eye. Our collective tiredness has promoted a $41 billion market for devices promising more — and higher-quality — sleep. In my everlasting search for downtime, I tested some of the most promising ones. Here’s how they stacked up. Eight sleep tracker$299 This mattress (床垫) topper fits under a sheet and “turns any bed into a smart bed,” according to Eight. While I slept, the sensor-decorated pad gathered data like heart rate, periods of deepest sleep, and number of turns. It was easy to use, and I liked the warming feature, which let me set each side of the bed to a different temperature. REM Score: 8 (out of 10) Dreampad pillow$149 and up The Dreampad uses smooth soundscapes to help you power down. Connect the device to your phone via Bluetooth or USB, and the pillow emits soft music, audible only to you as you lay your head down. There are ten tracks on offer. I didn’t drift off any faster with the Dreampad, but it did help me fall back asleep when I woke up at night. REM Score:6 Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution$299 My eight-hour restful happiness is frequently interrupted by my husband’s snoring. The Smart Nora relieves me of the need to push him. When the bedside audio sensor detects a breathing disturbance, it slowly blows up the offender’s pillow, gently shifting them into a freer-breathing position. My husband sometimes woke up briefly but was soon asleep again. REM Score: 8 Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System$149The Nightingale is hi-tech. Two app-enabled units wrap the room in a blanket of warm sound. You can also program the system to provide weather and traffic information when you wake up. The only downside: in standby mode, it emits a faint noise. REM Score: 9 * REM: rapid eye movement (describes a period of sleep during which you dream and your eyes make small movements) 7．By “how they stacked up” in paragraph 1, the author probably means “how they ______.” A．make sense to manufacturers B．get stuck in stores C．are compared with each other D．are piled up together 8．Which of the following devices favourably reacts to users? A．Dreampad pillow B．Eight sleep tracker C．Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution D．Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System 9．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A．The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature. B．The Nightingale, is an economical but perfect device. C．Soft music is applied to all these four devices. D．One in three people suffer from sleep problem. 【答案】7．C 8．C 9．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要针对几款睡眠辅助设备的功能、使用体验及效果进行评价。 7．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“Our collective tiredness has promoted a $41 billion market for devices promising more—and higher-quality—sleep. In my everlasting search for downtime, I tested some of the most promising ones. (我们集体的疲惫促进了价值410亿美元的市场，市场上充斥着各种承诺带来更高质量睡眠的设备。在我无休止地寻求休息时间的过程中，我测试了一些最具有前景的设备)”及下文的四个表格内容可知，作者测试了不同的设备，并对他们进行比对，故“how they stacked up”与C项“它们是如何相互比较的”意义相近。故选C。 8．推理判断题。根据文章Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution部分“The Smart Nora relieves me of the need to push him. When the bedside audio sensor detects a breathing disturbance, it slowly blows up the offender’s pillow, gently shifting them into a freer-breathing position.(Smart Nora让我免去了推他的需要。当床边的音频传感器检测到呼吸扰动时，它会慢慢给打鼾者的枕头充气，温柔地让他们调整到更自由呼吸的姿势)”可知，Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution可以让打鼾者调整到更自由呼吸的姿势，做出对用户有利的回应。故选C。 9．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of us don’t get nearly enough shut-eye.(根据美国疾病控制与预防中心的数据，我们中有三分之一的人没有得到足够的睡眠)”可知，三分之一的人有睡眠问题。故选D。 Passage 4 Turn a great night into a truly memorable one with our hospitality packages. From dining in Edinburgh Castle to sampling the finest Scotch Whisky, we have a range of options available. Each package below includes a ticket to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 Show, Journeys, at Edinburgh Castle. 2024 HOSPITALITY PACKAGESMake you Journey s experience extra special with Tattoo Hospitality. BOOK NOW THE ROYAL GALLERY DINING EXPERIENCEOnly available in August, enjoy a delicious dining experience in The Royal Gallery overlooking the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle Esplanade PRICES FROM £600.00 THE GATEHOUSEPACKAGEEnjoy authentic Scottish dining presented especially for you. This exclusive dining experience is located in Edinburgh Castle’s historic Gatehouse. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle PRICES FROM £700.00 THE WITCHERY DINING EXPERIENCENew for 2024, this package offers an intimate dining experience in Edinburgh’s renowned fine-dining restaurant The Witchery. LOCATION The Witchery by the Castle PRICE £970.00 THE CASTLE PACKAGEA location like no other. Experience a pre-Show dining experience within Edinburgh’s famous fortress and enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes before the Show begins. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle PRICES FROM £323.00 THE ROYAL GALLERY RECEPTIONEnjoy our Show from the best seats in the house then join fellow guests, performers and dignitaries at a post-Show drinks and canapés reception held in The Royal Gallery. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle Esplanade PRICES FROM £415.00 FLAVOURS OF SCOTLANDDesigned for those that love whisky and those that want to find out more, Flavors of Scotland will immerse you in the world of Scotch Whisky. LOCATION The Scotch Whisky Experience, Royal Mile PRICES FROM £212.50 （* The price listed is for one single person.） 10．All of the hospitality packages provided above ______. A．contain a ticket to the 2024 Military Tattoo show B．are available through the whole year of 2024 C．offer delicate handmade Scottish souvenirs D．include a well-planned tour around Edinburgh Castle 11．Lindon and Sandra have to pay ______ in total if they intend to enjoy some snacks with the performers after the show. A．£1200 B．£1940 C．£646 D．£830 12．______ might be the best option for Ben and Joe to have a taste of the finest Scotch Whisky with various flavors. A．The Witchery Dining Experience B．The Royal Gallery dining experience C．Flavours of Scotland D．The Royal Gallery Reception 【答案】10．A 11．D 12．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个夜晚进行的活动。 10．细节理解题。根据第一排图片上方左边表格里的“Each package below includes a ticket to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 Show, Journeys, at Edinburgh Castle. (下面的每个套餐都包括一张在爱丁堡城堡举行的2024年皇家爱丁堡军事文身展的门票)”可知，以上提供的所有接待套餐都包含一张2024年军事文身展的门票。故选A。 11．细节理解题。根据表格里THE ROYAL GALLERY RECEPTION部分的“Enjoy our Show from the best seats in the house then join fellow guests, performers and dignitaries at a post-Show drinks and canapés reception held in The Royal Gallery. (在最好的座位上欣赏我们的表演，然后与其他客人、表演者和政要一起参加在皇家画廊举行的饮料和小吃招待会)”和 PRICES FROM £ 415.00 (价格£415.00)；以及表格外面最下面的The price listed is for one single person (所列价格是单人的)可知，如果林登和桑德拉打算在演出结束后和表演者一起吃点零食，他们就得付£415.00+£415.00=£830。故选D。 12．细节理解题。根据表格里FLAVOURS OF SCOTLAND部分的“Designed for those that love whisky and those that want to find out more, Flavors of Scotland will immerse you in the world of Scotch Whisky. (这是专为那些喜欢威士忌和那些想要发现更多味道的人准备的，苏格兰的味道会让你沉浸在苏格兰威士忌的世界)”可知，Flavours of Scotland也许是本和乔最好的选择，因为他们在这里可以品尝到各种口味的最好的苏格兰威士忌。故选C。 Passage 5 Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs. AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost￡169.15 at Booking.com. A week later, the same room cost￡118.15. If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid — or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time-----check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category. STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If travelling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday. Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was￡95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was￡75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just ￡62.95. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for ￡420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults. GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘Boris bikes’ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs. Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around ￡1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or ￡5 per day). 13．The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may ________. A．help travelers pass time B．attract lots of travelers to the UK C．allow travelers to make flexible plans D．cause travelers to pay more for accommodation 14．The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat ________. A．lies on the ground floor B．is located in central London C．provides cooking facilities for tourists D．costs over￡100 on average per day in late September 15．Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of ________. A．half an hour B．one hour C．one hour and a half D．two hours 【答案】13．D 14．C 15．A 【导语】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了去英国旅游减少成本花费的方法。 13．细节理解题。根据AVOID BIG EVENTS中关键句“Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival(19 Oct.)cost￡169.15 at Booking.com. A week later, the same room cost￡118.15.(大型体育赛事、音乐会和展览会增加住宿成本，让人更难找到房间。布莱顿喜剧节最后一个星期五(10月19日)，在Booking.com上，布莱顿蓟酒店的标准双人房价格为169.15英镑。一周后，同样的房间价格为118.15英镑)”可知，文章提及布莱顿喜剧节是为了说明在大型活动时，旅行者会支付更多的住宿费用。故选D。 14．细节理解题。根据LOOK AFTER YOURSELF中关键句“Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for ￡420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.(在伦敦、爱丁堡和卡迪夫这样的城市，真正的中心酒店可能要花一大笔钱，尤其是在周末和大型活动期间。你也可以考虑住一套带厨房的自助式公寓。这些公寓通常隐藏在市中心建筑物的顶层。一个很好的例子是爱丁堡皇家英里大道上历史悠久的奥尼尔公寓(O’neill Flat)， 9月底的5天房租为420英镑，可容纳4名成人)”可知，奥尼尔公寓为游客提供烹饪设施。故选C。 15．细节理解题。根据GET ON A BIKE中关键句“Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle(casual members pay around ￡1.50 for two hours)and Cardiff(free for up to 30 minutes, or ￡5 per day).(一些较小的城市也有自己的项目，比如纽卡斯尔（临时会员两小时收费1.5英镑）和卡迪夫（30分钟免费，或者每天5英镑）)”可知，Cardiff项目可以最多免费骑车半个小时。故选A。 Passage 6 Below is a web page from http://www.parents.com./ Kid of the Year Photo Contest Enter your kid's photo today and win! We’re giving away 52 weekly $250 prizes from Readers’ Choice votes. PLUS our editors will select one entry to win our grand prize of $7,000.Official Contest Rules No purchase necessary to enter or win. The Kid of the Year Photo Contest entry period begins at 12:00 a.m. January 23, 2021, and ends January 21, 2022 (the “Entry Period”). Entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. on January 21, 2022 (“Entry Deadline”). Entries will not be acknowledged or returned.SPONSOR: Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa. ENTRY: There will be two methods of entry. Share My Entry: Visit http://www.parents.com/photos/photocontests1/kidoftheyear/ and click the button to enter. Then complete the registration form and follow the instructions to upload one album of up to six photos of your child aged three months to eight years. Photos must be the original work of the entrant, who must be an amateur, and must not have been published elsewhere or previously won any prize or award. Photos must be in .jpeg or. bmp format (格式)and cannot exceed 3 MB each.Facebook Entry: Visit Facebook.com/Parents Magazine and click the Kid of 2021 tab. Fill out the registration form and upload one album of up to six photos of your child age three months to eight years. You may provide one description and one album title that will be applied to all photos. Photos must be the original work of the entrant, who must be an amateur, and must not have been published elsewhere or previously won any prize or award. Photos must be in jpeg or. bmp format and cannot exceed 3 MB each. This promotion is in no way sponsored, supported or run by, or associated with Facebook. You are providing your information to Parents Magazine and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to run the promotion and register for Parents.com. Photos must not contain material that infringes (侵犯) the rights of another, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement (侵害).Photos must not contain brand names or trademarks.LIMITS: One entry per household, per eligible (有资格的) child,per week. One weekly prize per child. For entries of more than one eligible child in the household, the entry process must be completed separately for each child. No group entries. 16．We can learn from the passage that _______. A．your entry will not be returned even if you don't win the contest B．you should send your entry before 9:00 p.m. on January 21,2021 C．you must make a purchase first from Parents.com before you enter the contest D．the editors of Parents com will decide who will win the 20,000 dollars in prizes 17．Linda, a mother with seven-year-old twins, wants to enter the contest. She must ______. A．provide a description and an album title for the kids' photos B．go to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration forms C．complete the entry process separately for each of her kids D．submit the photos to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry 18．Which of the following may qualify for the contest? A．Six photos of a kindergarten kid and his best friend. B．A collection of five photos that are 18 MB in total size. C．Two photos of a four-year-old girl in a Minnie Mouse shirt. D．A photo that a lawyer took of his son with a professional camera. 【答案】16．A 17．C 18．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。本文是某网站上一则关于儿童年度摄影大赛的广告。文章介绍了这次大赛的规则，赞助商，登录方式以及限制。本文的目的是鼓励父母参加这次比赛。 16．细节理解题。根据Official Contest Rules中“Entries will not be acknowledged or returned.(参赛作品不会被确认或退回)”可知，即使你没有赢得比赛，你的参赛作品也不会被退回。故选A项。 17．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“For entries of more than one eligible child in the household, the entry process must be completed separately for each child.(对于家庭中超过一名合格儿童的参赛作品，必须为每个儿童分别完成报名参赛流程) ”可知，琳达，一个有7岁双胞胎的母亲，想参加比赛，她必须为每个孩子分别完成报名参赛程序。故选C项。 18．推理判断题。由Facebook Entry中“Fill out the registration form and upload one album of up to six photos of your child age three months to eight years. You may provide one description and one album title that will be applied to all photos. Photos must be the original work of the entrant, who must be an amateur, and must not have been published elsewhere or previously won any prize or award. Photos must be in jpeg or. bmp format and cannot exceed 3 MB each.(填写登记表，上传一本相册，最多可包含六张你的三个月至八岁孩子的照片。您可以提供一个描述和一个相册标题，这些描述和标题将应用于所有照片。照片必须是参赛者的原创作品，参赛者必须是业余爱好者，不得在其他地方发表或之前获得过任何奖项。照片必须是jpeg或bmp格式，每个不能超过3 MB)”可知，照片需是业余爱好者拍的，且内容需要是拍摄者自己的孩子，所以D项“A photo that a lawyer took of his son with a professional camera.(一位律师用专业相机给他儿子拍的照片)”符合。故选D项。 Passage 7 No, it’s not their shoe size. They read. At least two books a month. They’re also among the top 10 richest people in the world. And they’re not alone in their love for books, with 1, 200 other millionaires, who quote reading as a core part of their self-education. You knew that reading books makes your life better. It’s not even all about money, fame and success. It’s about becoming a more knowledgeable and valuable person. Additionally, reading helps you prevent stress and keep depression at bay, while enhancing your confidence, improving your decision-making, increasing your empathy and overall satisfaction with life. You know all the benefits of reading, so what’s stopping you from reading more books? Time! “I don’t have time to read.” Have you said those words before? You say it because... you have an incredibly demanding college degree to study for… your loved ones are sitting at home, counting on you to put food on the table… you are too occupied with work to open a book… But let’s imagine another reality for a second. What would your life look like if you read just two books every month? Would you finally… have what it takes to start that business? be a better parent? feel more fulfilled? Hold on to that vision for a second. If you want to make it a reality, this email course, Time 2 Read, will be your guide for the next 10 days. It’s free of charge and specifically designed to help you take time back, start building a daily reading habit and turn wanting to read into actual reading. Enter your email below to make time to read, start learning daily and become more valuable to the world. You’ll be sent 7 lessons via email over the next 10 days, starting right after you sign up here. Each email contains a story, a principle, and an experiment. Get started, and your reading life will never be the same! 19．Where does this passage probably come from? A．A leaflet publicizing a reading activity. B．A website promoting a reading course. C．A TV program advertising reading skills. D．A handbook providing reading materials. 20．Why does the author mention the four famous people at the beginning? A．To express his admiration for them. B．To indicate the importance of reading. C．To highlight their time management skills. D．To illustrate the success of the course. 21．Who are most likely to be interested in Time 2 Read? A．Those who are willing to read more but struggle with time. B．Those who are sick of making excuses to delay their life plans. C．Those who are eager to become a millionaire like the four guys. D．Those who are determined to be more and more self-disciplined. 【答案】19．B 20．B 21．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要推荐了一个名为Time 2 Read的电子邮件阅读课程。 19．文章出处题。根据倒数第三段中的“If you want to make it a reality, this email course, Time 2 Read, will be your guide for the next 10 days.(如果你想让它成为现实，这门名为Time 2 Read的电子邮件课程将成为你未来10天的指南。)”和最后一段中的“You’ll be sent 7 lessons via email over the next 10 days, starting right after you sign up here.(在接下来的10天里，您将通过电子邮件收到7节课程，从您在这里注册后立即开始。)”可推知，这篇文章应该是出自一个推广阅读课程的网站。故选B。 20．推理判断题。根据四位著名人物上方的标题“What do these 4 guys share that you don’t?(这4个人有什么共同点而你没有？)”和第一段“No, it’s not their shoe size.(不，不是他们的鞋码。)”以及第二段中的“They read.(他们读书。)”可知，文章在开头通过提问的方式引出这四位著名人物都爱阅读，再结合第三段内容“You knew that reading books makes your life better. It’s not even all about money, fame and success. It’s about becoming a more knowledgeable and valuable person. Additionally, reading helps you prevent stress and keep depression at bay, while enhancing your confidence, improving your decision-making, increasing your empathy and overall satisfaction with life.(你知道读书会让你的生活变得更好。这甚至与金钱、名声和成功无关。这是关于成为一个知识渊博、更有价值的人。此外，阅读有助于你防止压力，抑制抑郁，同时增强你的信心，改善你的决策，提高你的同理心和对生活的总体满意度。)”可推测出，作者这么做是为了引出阅读的重要性。故选B。 21．推理判断题。根据第四段“You know all the benefits of reading, so what’s stopping you from reading more books?(你知道阅读的所有好处，那么是什么阻止你读更多的书呢？)”、第五段“Time!(时间！)”、第六段“I don’t have time to read.(我没有时间看书。)”、倒数第三段中的“It’s free of charge and specifically designed to help you take time back, start building a daily reading habit and turn wanting to read into actual reading.(它是免费的，专门用于帮助你抽出时间，开始养成日常阅读习惯，并将想要阅读转化为实际阅读。)”可知，你明白阅读有好处，但因为没有时间而不去阅读，Time 2 Read的电子邮件课程不仅免费，而且专门可以帮助你抽出时间阅读，让你养成阅读习惯。由此可推测出，那些想要阅读但没时间的人有可能对该课程感兴趣。故选A。 Passage 8 Not too hot, not too cold. Spring is the perfect time to visit Europe for ideal weather. The best European countries to visit in the spring include: France, Netherlands, Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic and so on. France One of the most tourist-packed countries in Europe, France offers lesser crowds and more excellent weather during the spring months. Just outside of Paris are the impressive castles and country houses of Sceaux, where the cherry blossom can easily be seen in spring. Netherlands The Netherlands is well-known for its vast fields of flowers, making spring a perfect time for a Dutch holiday. The tulip fields in the Noordoostpolder are a must, as well as flower fields in Flevoland and Kop van Noord-Holland. In Veluwe National Park, tourists will be rewarded with the sight of red deer eating grass. A trip to the Netherlands would, of course, be incomplete without a visit to Amsterdam. The lesser crowds and lovely weather of spring make it the perfect time to explore Amsterdam’s canals. Slovakia Slovakia is a wonderfully diverse country with rich cultural history and awe-inspiring natural sites. Slovak Paradise is a natural park that offers 19 nature reserves and over 350 caves. Due to its hot summers and cold winters, spring is a perfect time to explore all that Slovakia has to offer. Romania Romania hosts a variety of great cultural sites and lively cities, especially attractive during spring months. The Statue of King Decebalus, a 141-foot-high upper part of Decebalus carved into the side of a rock, is a wonderful attraction. Brașov Old Town is one of Europe’s most charming destinations for those looking to escape the capital city of Bucharest. Czech Republic Due to its impossibly preserved Gothic architecture, Prague is widely regarded as the most impressive city in Europe. As such, summertime will be characterized with crowds that can ruin the romance with which you should experience Prague. May in the Czech Republic offers perfect not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather. This makes for ideal conditions to cross Charles Bridge and tour Prague Castle. 22．If one wants to appreciate flowers, he will most probably go to ______. A．France B．Netherlands C．Romania D．Czech Republic 23．According to the passage, the best destinations for tourists interested in architecture are ______. A．France and Romania B．Romania and Slovakia C．Slovakia and Czech Republic D．France and Czech Republic 24．What can be learned about the countries mentioned in the passage? A．They are packed with more crowds in spring than in other seasons. B．Tourists can travel in ships when visiting Romania and Netherlands. C．Travellers can catch sight of and feed wild animals in these countries. D．Slovakia is an amazing place where tourists can enjoy natural beauty. 【答案】22．B 23．D 24．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了五个适合春天去的旅游目的地。 22．细节理解题。根据第三段“The Netherlands is well-known for its vast fields of flowers, making spring a perfect time for a Dutch holiday. The tulip fields in the Noordoostpolder are a must, as well as flower fields in Flevoland and Kop van Noord-Holland.(荷兰以其广阔的花田而闻名，春天是荷兰人度假的最佳时机。Noordoostpolder的郁金香田是必去之地，Flevoland和Kop van Noord-Holland的花田也是必去之地)”可知，如果一个人想要赏花，他很可能会去荷兰。故选B。 23．细节理解题。根据第二段“Just outside of Paris are the impressive castles and country houses of Sceaux, where the cherry blossom can easily be seen in spring.(巴黎郊外有令人印象深刻的城堡和乡村别墅，春天樱花盛开)”以及最后一段“Due to its impossibly preserved Gothic architecture, Prague is widely regarded as the most impressive city in Europe.(由于其哥特式建筑保存完好，布拉格被广泛认为是欧洲最令人印象深刻的城市)”可知，对建筑感兴趣的游客的最佳目的地是法国和捷克共和国。故选D。 24．细节理解题。根据第四段“Slovakia is a wonderfully diverse country with rich cultural history and awe-inspiring natural sites. Slovak Paradise is a natural park that offers 19 nature reserves and over 350 caves. Due to its hot summers and cold winters, spring is a perfect time to explore all that Slovakia has to offer.(斯洛伐克是一个非常多元化的国家，有着丰富的文化历史和令人惊叹的自然景观。斯洛伐克天堂是一个自然公园，有19个自然保护区和350多个洞穴。由于其炎热的夏天和寒冷的冬天，春天是一个完美的时间来探索斯洛伐克所提供的一切)”可知，斯洛伐克是一个令人惊叹的地方，游客可以在那里享受自然美景。故选D。 Passage 9 To: ackard@mkk.com From: sandyp@mkk.com Subject: Confidential: Managerial Advice Date: Feb. 16, 2022 Hi Dan, I’m writing to ask if you could give me advice. Please note that this must all be kept secret. I am emailing you because I know that you are a trusted friend, and you have had experience in this area. I’ve been obliged to reduce my department’s budget within the month, too. I’m not looking forward to this and am not sure where to begin since I hope that I won’t have to create any layoffs. Long story short, I would really appreciate meeting with you at some point to see if you can offer up any advice or suggestions. Thanks in advance. Regards, Sandy To: sandyp@mkk.com From: ackard@mkk.com Subject: Re: Confidential: Managerial Advice Date: Feb. 17, 2022 Hi Sandy, I’m glad that you thought of me as someone to go to. I definitely don’t mind being your sounding board, and I can meet with you anytime starting next Monday. I realize that you may want to start thinking of some ideas sooner than later. My biggest piece of advice to you is to make sure you feel your way among your staff to get an impression of how people are currently coping with our company’s economic situation. Talk to them and find out what’s important to them. Of course, do it casually so that no one’s guard is up. Email or call me to let me know when you want to meet. Dan 25．What is Sandy responsible for? A．Firing bad employees B．Cutting costs and expenses C．Figuring out the new computer program D．Combining the two divisions of the company 26．What suggestion does Dan give Sandy? A．Start questioning all workers under her. B．Act carefully and find out employees’ thoughts. C．Give out a questionnaire (问卷) for everyone to fill out. D．Require extra overtime from staff members. 27．The phrase “sounding board” in the body of the second email, is closest in meaning to: A．listener B．examiner C．designer D．informer 【答案】25．B 26．B 27．A 【导语】本文是应用文。本文是Dan和Sandy的书信往来。Dan向Sandy寻求工作上的一些建议。 25．细节理解题。根据Sandy写个Dan的信中的“I’ve been obliged to reduce my department’s budget within the month, too. I’m not looking forward to this and am not sure where to begin since I hope that I won’t have to create any layoffs. (我也不得不在一个月内削减我部门的预算。我并不期待这份工作，也不知道从哪里开始，因为我希望我不会造成任何裁员。)”可知，Sandy负责削减成本和花费。故选B。 26．细节理解题。根据Dan写给Sandy的信中的“My biggest piece of advice to you is to make sure you feel your way among your staff to get an impression of how people are currently coping with our company’s economic situation. Talk to them and find out what’s important to them.(我给你最重要的一条建议是，确保在你的员工中感受一下，以了解他们目前是如何应对我们公司的经济形势的。和他们谈谈，找出对他们来说什么是重要的。)”可知，Dan建议Sandy认真行事，了解员工的想法。故选B。 27．词句猜测题。根据前文“I’m glad that you thought of me as someone to go to. (我很高兴你把我当成一个可以求助的人。)”和下文“ I can meet with you anytime starting next Monday.(从下周一开始，我随时都可以和你见面。)”可知，Dan非常高兴Sandy向他求助，下周一后随时都愿意和他面谈，倾听他的想法，因此推断他不介意做他的倾听者，划线部分与A项“倾听者”意思相近，故选A。 Passage 10 IMPROVE YOUR WRITING | WRITING INSPIRATION | GET PUBLISHED RESOURCES Founded in 1887, The Writer aims to expand and support the work of professional writers with a straightforward presentation of industry information, writing instruction and professional and personal motivation. If you’re passionate about books, authors, and writing, you’ll find everything you need within our pages 12 times a year. Our editors are interested in query letters (投稿信) on concrete topics written by emerging and experienced writers. We are looking for clear takeaway for our readers: What can they learn to improve their writing or advance their careers? What specific how-to tips and strategies will accomplish this? In addition to a fleshed-out outline of your story idea and an estimated word count, queries should include a brief description of your background. For personal essays, we prefer writers to attach or paste the finished piece in their query email. We do not accept material that has been previously published in any form in print or online. Queries should be sent by e-mail to tweditorial@madavor.com. All queries sent to any other address will be deleted. Unfortunately, we receive hundreds of letters every week and cannot respond to all of them. If you haven’t heard from us in two weeks, please feel free to move your submission (投稿) to another publication. If you’re unfamiliar with our magazine, we recommend reading a few issues, subscribing, or at least signing up for our newsletter to get a feel for the kind of work we publish. Article lengths vary widely from 300 to 3,000 words. We recommend writers ask themselves the following questions before querying. It isn’t necessary to include them in your query, but we find it’s a good way to help us understand how your piece best fits in our pages: * How specifically will this story idea help our readers become more informed writers? * Why is this particular idea timely or relevant? * Why are you the perfect person to write this piece? We prefer electronic queries. Please do not mail queries. Payment varies. Thank you for considering a submission to The Writer magazine, the voice of imagination, creation, and publication since 1887. 28．According to the passage, The Writer magazine __________. A．provides practical suggestions on a writing career B．responds to all the query letters from the readers C．introduces successful writers and their works only D．prefers handwritten queries to electronic ones 29．When sending a query letter, a contributor must ________. A．answer the three questions first B．attach a printed version of the story C．subscribe to the magazine D．include a brief self-introduction 30．What is this passage mainly about? A．Magazine recommendations. B．Submission guidelines. C．Published stories. D．Subscription information. 【答案】28．A 29．D 30．B 【分析】本题是一篇应用文。向有意投稿的作者介绍一些投稿原则，帮助他们顺利发表文章。 28．细节理解题。根据文章的“The Writer aims to expand and support the work of professional writers with a straightforward presentation of industry information, writing instruction and professional and personal motivation. （《作家》提供简单易懂的产业信息展示、写作指导、激发职业及个人写作积极性，最终拓展及提升专业作家的写作）”，可以看出该杂志是提供与写作方面有关的指导。故选A项。 29．细节理解题。根据原文的“queries should include a brief description of your background（投稿信要包含投稿人简短的背景介绍）”，可以看出投稿人要附赠自己的个人介绍。故选D项。 30．主旨大意题。根据原文“We recommend writers ask themselves the following questions before querying.（在投稿前，我们建议作者应该问以下几个问题）”，以及“it’s a good way to help us understand how your piece best fits in our pages（它能更好帮助我们理解你的写作是否和我们的页面契合）”，可判断该文是指导作者如何更好地写作投稿。故选B项。 【点睛】应用文解题技巧。考场上的应用文大多选自外刊或外网的广告类文章，而这一文章有自己的特点，结构清晰、行文简单、条例清晰、关键词醒目。所以考生需要通过“速读”来了解文章的大意。如该文通过最上面的标题“The Writer”就可以对文章进行一个大致的猜测；又通过首段进一步确定该文的中心。其次，应用文有一些比较特殊的字体，如大小写、数字等。通过这些特殊标明的字体可以快速“寻读”以获取想要的信息。如本题的第1小题，the Writer就是以斜体字the Writer标明的，可以快速匹配到第一段落。 2 / 19 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$