专题01 阅读理解（应用文）（期中真题汇编，四川专用）高二英语上学期

专题01 阅读理解 应用文 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （23-24高二上・四川成都树德中学・期中） China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze. Sanxingdui Museum Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve Ticket booking: 0838-5651526 General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery. National Museum of China Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30) General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) E-mail: webmaster@chnmuseum.cn Shanghai Museum Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily) Hunan Museum Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province Hours:  9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year Tel: (+86-731) 8415833, 84475933 E-mail: web@hnmuseum.com General admission: Free (passport required for entry) 1．Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday? A．Sanxingdui Museum B．Hunan Museum C．Shanghai Museum D．National Museum of China 2．What do these museums in this passage have in common? A．They are all free of charge. B．They all set a deadline for entry. C．They all lie in the south of China. D．They can all be available through E-mail. 3．In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read this passage? A．Science B．Today’s News C．Entertainment D．History and Culture 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个能深入了解中国青铜器的博物馆。 1．细节理解题。根据小标题Sanxingdui Museum下的“Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. (no entry after 17:00). Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve.(时间：综合展厅（第一展厅）：8:30—18:00；青铜展厅（第二展厅）：8:30-18:30（17:00后禁止入内）。除夕夜上午闭馆)”和小标题National Museum of China下的“Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)（周一闭馆(国定假日除外)。）”，小标题Shanghai Museum下的“Closed Mondays (except for national holidays).（周一闭馆(国定假日除外)。）”及小标题Hunan Museum下的“Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year.（星期一(国定假日除外)及农历新年前夕休馆。）”可知，中国国家博物馆、上海博物馆和湖南省博物馆星期一都是不开放的。故可推知，在星期一，只能带家人去参观三星堆博物馆。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据小标题Sanxingdui Museum下的“Last tickets sold at 17:00.(售票截止到下午五点)”，小标题National Museum of China下的“no entry after 16:30(16:30后禁止入场)”，小标题Shanghai Museum下的“no entry after 16:00(16:00后禁止入馆)”和小标题Hunan Museum下的“no entry after 16:00(16:00后禁止入内)”可知，四个博物馆的共同之处在于它们都设定了进入的最后期限。故选B。 3．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.(中国是世界文明古国之一，拥有最早杰出的青铜铸造技术。在这里，我们列出了4个博物馆，你可以在这里深入了解中国的青铜。)”可知，本文主要介绍了中国四个博物馆的相关信息，是有关文化和历史的，因此你最可能在报纸的历史文化部分读到这篇文章，故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25高二上・四川绵阳南山中学・期中） The Most Beautiful Seas in the World Considering the most beautiful seas, it’s worth paying attention to the southern water bodies,although, without doubt,each sea is attractive and charming in its own way. The most beautiful sea in the world-Coral Sea If we consider the beauty of the seas, and not their coasts, then the first place should be given to the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is a dangerous place for sailors, and at the same time one of the most beautiful places for diving, and all this is due to the unique coral reefs that are at its bottom. The second place-Red Sea The Red Sea is a truly magnificent place. It has rich fish stocks, a huge number of amazing creatures live in it, and the underwater world is exceptionally rich. Many corals live only here, and divers are strictly forbidden to break them. The third place-Caribbean This is the warmest exotic(异域风情的)place where not only the sea but also the plants on its coast please the eye. It’s located between North and South America, and on its shore there are a number of small countries. Many tourists come here, because rest here is inexpensive,and you can experience different cultural traditions. The fourth place -Bali Sea The Bali Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean. This is another paradise(天堂)for relaxation，receiving many tourists every season. The sea has a warm climate, creating ideal conditions for relaxing on the islands of Java, Sulawesi, Sumbawa, Madura. 4．For which group of people is the Coral Sea most suitable? A．Visitors hoping for beautiful and relaxing coasts. B．Swimmers looking for the best swimming pools. C．Professional divers with advanced equipment. D．Young sailors hoping to find unique coral reefs. 5．Where should you go if you like various sea creatures? A．Coral Sea. B．Red Sea. C．Caribbean. D．Bali Sea. 6．Why do many visitors come to the Caribbean? A．To appreciate different cultures with less cost. B．To look for more corals and the best places to dive. C．To admire how volcanoes erupt in a short distance. D．To relax on the islands of Java, Sulawesi and so on. 【答案】4．C 5．B 6．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上最美丽的四大海洋：海珊瑚海、红海、加勒比海、巴厘海。 4．细节理解题。根据The most beautiful sea in the world-Coral Sea部分“The Coral Sea is a dangerous place for sailors, and at the same time one of the most beautiful places for diving, and all this is due to the unique coral reefs that are at its bottom.”（珊瑚海对水手来说是一个危险的地方，同时也是潜水最美丽的地方之一，而这一切都归功于海底独特的珊瑚礁。）可知配备先进设备的专业潜水员最适合去珊瑚海。故选C项。 5．细节理解题。根据The second place-Red Sea部分“The Red Sea is a truly magnificent place. It has rich fish stocks, a huge number of amazing creatures live in it, and the underwater world is exceptionally rich.”（红海是一个真正壮丽的地方。它有丰富的鱼类种群，生活着大量令人惊叹的生物，水下世界异常丰富。）可知如果你喜欢各种各样的海洋生物，你应该去红海。故选B项。 6．细节理解题。根据The third place-Caribbean部分的“Many tourists come here, because rest here is inexpensive,and you can experience different cultural traditions.”（许多游客来到这里，因为这里的休闲很便宜，你可以体验不同的文化传统。）许多游客来到加勒比海是为了以更低的成本欣赏不同的文化。故选A项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二上・四川眉山仁寿县校际联考・期中） Children’s Discovery Museum General Information about Group PlayPricing Group Play $7/person Scholarships We offer scholarships to low-income schools and youth organizations, subject to availability. Participation in a post-visit survey is required. Scholarships are for Group Play admission fees and/or transportation. Transportation invoices (发票) must be received within 60 days of your visit to guarantee the scholarship. Group Size We require one chaperone (监护人) per ten children. Failure to provide enough chaperones will result in an extra charge of $50 per absent adult. Group Play is for groups of 10 or more with a limit of 35 people. For groups of 35 or more, please call to discuss options. Hours The Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Group Play may be scheduled during any day or time the Museum is open. Registration Policy Registration must be made at least two weeks in advance. Register online or fill out a Group Play Registration Form with multiple date and start time options. Once the registration form is received and processed, we will send a confirmation email within two business days. Guidelines ●Teachers and chaperones should model good behavior for the group and remain with students at all times. ●Children are not allowed unaccompanied in all areas of the Museum. ●Children should play nicely with each other and exhibits. ●Use your indoor voice when at the Museum. 7．What does a group need to do if they are offered a scholarship? A．Prepay the admission fees. B．Use the Museum’s transportation. C．Take a survey after the visit. D．Schedule their visit on weekdays. 8．How many chaperones are needed for a group of 30 children to visit the Museum? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 9．What are children prohibited from doing at the Museum? A．Using the computer. B．Talking with each other. C．Touching the exhibits. D．Exploring the place alone. 【答案】7．C 8．C 9．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，文章提供了关于儿童博物馆团体游的相关信息。 7．细节理解题。根据Scholarship标题下“We offer scholarships to low-income schools and youth organizations, subject to availability. Participation in a post-visit survey is required.(我们会视情况而定，为低收入学校和青年组织提供奖学金，并需要其参与访问后调查问卷)”可知，如果一个团体获得了奖学金，需要在参加一个访后的调查问卷，与选项C“Take a survey after the visit.(接受参观后的问卷调查)”属于同义替换，故选C。 8．细节理解题。根据“Group Size”标题下“We require one chaperone (监护人) per ten children.(我们要求每十个孩子有一个监护人)”可知，10个孩子需要1个监护人，那么30个孩子则需要3个监护人。故选C。 9．细节理解题。根据“Guidelines”标题下“Children are not allowed unaccompanied in all areas of the Museum.(无人陪伴的儿童不得进入博物馆的所有区域)”可知，儿童必须在监护人陪伴下才能进入博物馆，即儿童不能单独进入博物馆进行探索。与选项D“Exploring the place alone.(独自探索博物馆)”属于同义替换，故选D。 Passage 4 （23-24高二上・四川仁寿第一中学校（北校区）・期中） It’s Museum Day. Here’s how to get free tickets and have some fun Museum Day is here for one day and one day only — so you’ll need to hurry if you want to take advantage of the chance to get free Saturday admission to one of the hundreds of participating museums. The yearly event is hosted by Smithsonian Magazine and involves museums and cultural institutions coming together to offer free admission for patrons(顾客) who would otherwise have to pay for entry. You just need an email address to get a ticket To get a ticket you’ll need to go to the Smithsonian Magazine website and pick which museum you want to go to. You’ll be able to search to see which museums near you are participating, and from there you just have to put in your email address and name. After that, you can download your ticket and head out for some fun. A lot of museums are still feeling financial stress from the pandemic The event is happening as museums are still struggling from the hits they took during the first few years of the pandemic. The American Alliance of Museums estimated it will take years for museums to fully recover. In February, the group released survey results that detailed those financial losses. AAM President and CEO Laura Lott noted that federal relief helped remove the threat of closure that many institutions were facing, but 2022 proved to be another painful year. But there’s hope that a free day at the museums might spark subsequent(随后的) visits. 10．How often is Museum Day held? A．Once a week. B．Once a month. C．Once a year. D．Once a day. 11．What do you need to do to get a free ticket? A．To go to the nearest museum. B．To buy Smithsonian Magazine. C．To enter your email address and name. D．To be a member of Smithsonian Magazine. 12．What is the significance of hosting Museum Day? A．It will help people deal with stress. B．It will make museums more famous. C．It can help museums to fully recover. D．It may attract more visitors to museums. 【答案】10．C 11．C 12．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文，本文主要介绍了“博物馆日”和如何获得免费门票，以及博物馆由于疫情而面临的财务压力。 10．细节理解题。根据“It’s Museum Day. Here’s how to get free tickets and have some fun(今天是博物馆日。这里是如何获得免费门票和一些乐趣)”这一部分第二段“The yearly event is hosted by Smithsonian Magazine and involves museums and cultural institutions coming together to offer free admission for patrons(顾客) who would otherwise have to pay for entry.(一年一度的活动由Smithsonian杂志主办，博物馆和文化机构联合起来为那些需要付费入场的观众提供免费门票)”可知，“博物馆日”每年一次。故选C。 11．细节理解题。根据“You just need an email address to get a ticket(你只需要一个电子邮件地址就能买到票)”这一部分中“You’ll be able to search to see which museums near you are participating, and from there you just have to put in your email address and name.(你可以搜索你附近的哪些博物馆正在参加，然后你只需要输入你的电子邮件地址和姓名)”可知，要得到免费的门票，需要输入电子邮件地址和姓名。故选C。 12．细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“But there’s hope that a free day at the museums might spark subsequent(随后的) visits.(但人们希望，在博物馆免费参观一天，可能会吸引更多游客前来参观)”可知，举办“博物馆日”是希望能吸引更多的游客参观博物馆。故选D。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二上・四川雅安中学・期中） The Greenfield Nature Center introduces a new interactive program aimed at developing a love for nature in young children. The program is designed to engage children’s senses and curiosity through hands-on activities and guided exploration. Sensory Exploration Activities Children will have the opportunity to touch various natural materials, listen to the sounds of wildlife, and observe the colors of plants and animals. The program includes a variety of educational games and crafts that teach children about different species, ecosystems, and the importance of conservation. Junior Naturalist One of the highlights of the program is the “Junior Naturalist” activity, where children can become junior naturalists for a day, learning to identify local plants and animals and understanding their roles in the ecosystem. In addition, the interactive discussions bring wildlife to life. Family Nature Walk The program also offers a “Family Nature Walk”, where parents and children can explore the nature trails together, discovering the beauty and diversity of the local environment. Expert guides provide insights into the natural world, making the experience both enjoyable and educational. Program Details and Registration The Greenfield Nature Center’s program is open to children aged 3 to 8 and is free of charge. It runs on selected weekends throughout the year. For more information or to register, please contact 212-555-1234. 1．What can the program offer the children? A．An opportunity to learn art. B．A chance to get into nature. C．An experience to know custom. D．An arrangement to feed wildlife. 2．What should the children do in the “Junior Naturalist” activity? A．Talk about wildlife. B．Grow some local plants. C．Write professional reports. D．Tell stories about childhood. 3．Which is mentioned in the program? A．Age limitation. B．Advance booking. C．Related experience. D．Parents’ company. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 【导语】本文为应用文，介绍了格林菲尔德自然中心为儿童设计的互动自然探索项目，旨在通过各种活动培养孩子对大自然的热爱。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“The Greenfield Nature Center introduces a new interactive program aimed at developing a love for nature in young children. The program is designed to engage children’s senses and curiosity through hands-on activities and guided exploration.(格林菲尔德自然中心引入了一个新的互动项目，旨在培养幼儿对自然的热爱。该项目旨在通过动手活动和引导探索来激发孩子们的感官和好奇心)”可知，该项目为孩子们提供了一个亲近自然的机会。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据Junior Naturalist部分的“One of the highlights of the program is the ‘Junior Naturalist’ activity, where children can become junior naturalists for a day, learning to identify local plants and animals and understanding their roles in the ecosystem.(该项目的亮点之一是“Junior Naturalist”活动，孩子们可以成为一天的初级自然主义者，学习识别当地的植物和动物，并理解它们在生态系统中的角色)”可知，孩子们在“Junior Naturalist”活动中应该讨论野生动物。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段内容“The Greenfield Nature Center’s program is open to children aged 3 to 8 and is free of charge.(格林菲尔德自然中心的计划针对3到8岁的儿童开放，并且免费)”可知，该计划中提到了年龄限制。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25高二上・四川仁寿第一中学校（北校区）・期中） Good Schools to Learn English Atlanta English Institute (AEI) It is designed for academically oriented, non-native speaking adults from beginners levels to those seeking mastery. Each program in the school is specially designed for our students and based on their current English levels and their goals. A student may register anytime, not merely at the beginning of a course. But at the middle of the course, registration time depends on the availability of space in the classrooms. Atlanta International Language Institute (AILI) It provides the opportunity to learn how to read, write and speak English as a second language for those who have little knowledge of the English language. Courses include ten continuous weekly classes and the classes meet once a week for two hours. The curriculum of this language program is built for groups of three or more students who can complete the material in ten weeks. TALK Atlanta English School (TAES) Located in the heart of Atlanta's Midtown Center area on Peachtree Street, it opened in 2011. Atlanta is home to numerous industries, making the Midtown location perfectly suited for corporate programs. With ample covered street parking space, the school is designed in the popular Atlanta loft style and has 10 large classrooms, a large and welcoming reception area, devoted full-time teachers and staff for teenagers and adults. Language Institute of Georgia (LIG) It is a well-established school in Atlanta that offers English classes using Graded Reader Method. Our maximum class size is eight students. Class meets once a week for two hours for six weeks. Please check our schedule section for start dates. Refunds (退款) have to be requested within a week of the start date of the class. 4．How many hours does it take students to finish the courses at AILI? A．Ten. B．Twelve. C．Twenty. D．Twenty-four. 5．What should students who need a refund pay attention to at LIG? A．The limited courses there. B．The location of its reception area. C．The deadline for a refund demand. D．The requested levels of the students. 6．What do the four schools have in common? A．They are located in the same city. B．They all use Graded Reader Method. C．They have the same registration time. D．They are all intended for adult learners. 【答案】4．C 5．C 6．A 【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个学好英语的学校以及他们的课程。 4．细节理解题。根据 “Atlanta International Language Institute (AILI)” 中提及的“Courses include ten continuous weekly classes and the classes meet once a week for two hours.”（课程包括连续的每周十节课，每周上课一次，每次两个小时。）可知，总共需要二十个小时才能修完AILI的课程。故选C项。 5．细节理解题。根据“Language Institute of Georgia (LIG)”所提及的内容“Refunds (退款) have to be requested within a week of the start date of the class.”（必须在课程开始日期的一周内要求退款。）可知，学生应特别注意退款的最后期限。故选C项。 6．推理判断题。根据文章前三个学校的名字中分别都提到了一个地方“Atlanta”（亚特兰大）以及最后学校“Language Institute of Georgia (LIG)”在介绍的内容中“It is a well-established school in Atlanta that offers English classes using Graded Reader Method.”（这是一所在亚特兰大建立起来的学校，提供使用分级阅读方法的英语课程。）可知，这个四所学校都有一个共同点即都位于亚特兰大。故选A项。 Passage 3 （23-24高二上・四川南充高级中学・期中） Book of the Month Club ·Free shipping on all boxes ·Skip any month you want ·First book for $9.99 ·Qualify for discounts after 12 boxes Book of the Month has been helping people discover new books since 1926. Rather than having you sign up for a 3-, 6-, or 12-month plan, you pay each month you want a new book. This way you can skip any month you aren’t interested in the selection or get a new one each month. Save on your first book A discount code was provided at the time of this review for customers to get their first book for just $9.99.This is definitely something to take advantage of when you first sign up. Shipping is always free and the price of boxes are normally $15.99/month. BFF Status After you’ve received 12 book shipments, you qualify for “BFF” status through Book of the Month. This means that you’ll receive a new handbag for your books, get a free add-on (附件) during your birthday month, get 20% off of everything in their member-only Blue Box Boutique, and get a free book every winter. Those are pretty sweet rewards for just reading a few books a year. Final sales If you receive a book that is damaged or defective (有缺陷的), Book of the Month asks that you call their customer service line within 30 days of the original shipment date to request a replacement. However, you can’t get your money back if you read the book you choose and decide that you don't like it. In short, all sales are final. 7．What does the text say about Book of the Month Club? A．It has been in operation for over a century. B．It provides its customers with great flexibility. C．It delivers a new book to all customers monthly. D．It offers a free book to those who sign up for the first time. 8．What reward can customers get if they enjoy BFF status? A．A new handbag. B．Cheaper shipping. C．An 80% discount on all books. D．A free book every season. 9．What can you do with a book received from Book of the Month? A．Ask your money to be returned. B．Return it if you dislike it after reading. C．Exchange it for a good one if it’s damaged. D．Get an extra book if you finish reading it in a month. 【答案】7．B 8．A 9．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了Book of the Month Club的相关信息。 7．细节理解题。根据第六段“Rather than having you sign up for a 3-, 6-, or 12-month plan, you pay each month you want a new book. This way you can skip any month you aren’t interested in the selection or get a new one each month.(你不需要签一个3个月、6个月或12个月的计划，你需要按月支付你想要的新书。这样你就可以跳过任何你不感兴趣的月份，或者每个月都有新的选择)”可知，Book of the Month Club给客户提供了极大的灵活性。故选B。 8．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“After you’ve received 12 book shipments, you qualify for “BFF” status through Book of the Month. This means that you’ll receive a new handbag for your books, get a free add-on (附件) during your birthday month, get 20% off of everything in their member-only Blue Box Boutique, and get a free book every winter.(当你收到12本书的发货后，你就有资格通过“月度最佳书”获得“BFF”的身份。这意味着你会收到一个装书的新手提袋，在生日当月得到一个免费的附件，在他们的会员专属蓝盒精品店里所有东西都打八折，每年冬天还会得到一本免费的书)”可知，如果顾客拥有BFF身份，他们能得到一个新的手提袋。故选A。 9．细节理解题。根据最后一段“If you receive a book that is damaged or defective (有缺陷的), Book of the Month asks that you call their customer service line within 30 days of the original shipment date to request a replacement.(如果你收到的书是损坏的或有缺陷的，book of the Month要求你在原发货日期的30天内致电他们的客户服务热线，要求更换)”可知，如果你收到的书有损坏，可以在原始装运日期的30天内要求更换。故选C。 Passage 4 （24-25高二上・四川乐山市第一中学・期中） Apply for the 2024—2025 School Year We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.   Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024—2025 school year will be available late September with a January 22,2024 deadline. Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6,2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due. Important Dates September 2023 —April 2024 Marist School admissions events Late September 2023 Marist 2024——2025 application available in Ravenna October 2023 —January 2024 Required SSAT testing December 3, 2023 Open House January 22,2024 Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due February 1,2024 Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due February 12, 2024 Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application March 30, 2024 AAAIS common notification date April 11, 2024 Deadline to respond to offer of admission 10．Who is this article mainly intended for? A．Students in 7th or 9th grades. B．Students in 6th or 8th grades. C．Parents of children in 6th or 8th grades. D．Parents of children in 7th or 9th grades. 11．What do we know about Ravenna? A．It deals with entry applications. B．It promotes school management. C．It is accessible the whole school year. D．It monitors the admissions process. 12．Which can be a possible date for candidates to submit teacher evaluations? A．August 30,2023. B．January 26,2024. C．February 3,2024. D．March 30,2024 【答案】10．D 11．A 12．B 【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章是一篇关于Marist School2024—2025学年的申请通知。通知中提供了关于申请流程、截止日期和重要日期的详细信息。 10．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively. (我们很高兴你考虑在Marist学校为你孩子的下一个篇章。Marist为七年级和九年级的学生提供两个主要入学点，我们通常分别接收150名和50名学生。)”中的“for your child”可推测，这篇文章主要是写给七年级或九年级孩子的父母看的。故选D。 11．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions.( Marist学校在招生过程的各个方面都使用了申请管理系统Ravenna。通过Ravenna，家长可以访问Marist申请，提交证明材料，跟踪申请状态，并查看录取决定。)”可知，Ravenna是一种管理系统，处理入学申请的相关事宜。故选A。 12．细节理解题。根据文章表格“February 1,2024”部分中的“Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due(Marist收到任何未完成的补充材料的截止日期；成绩单，教师和行政人员的评估，以及教区/教堂的验证表)”可知，候选人接受教师评估的截止日期是2024年2月1日，由此选项B“January 26,2024.”是提交材料的可能日期。故选B。 Passage 5 （23-24高二上・四川双流棠湖中学・期中） Four Interesting Science Museums Polytechnic Museum, Russia For many guests of the capital, some of the most vivid childhood memories are associated with this museum. A variety of technical fields are presented in 65 halls-Mining, Space, Energy, and Transportation, etc. And the exposition (博览会) is the only museum project in Russia about the history of the bike. The interactive division “Technoplay” is open, where you not only can but also need touch most of the exhibits with your hands. In addition to self-experimentation, for personal requests the museum’s experts will show many entertaining experiments. Eureka, England The Eureka educational center is a huge complex where modern science and technology are becoming clear, even to kids. The main exhibition is devoted to the human body, the laws of physics and natural things. Visitors can obtain energy or create paper with their own hands. On the area of the Eureka educational park there is a botanical garden and a collection of minerals from the rock types of Finland is presented there. Deutsches Museum, Germany In this museum you can see more than 100 thousand different items from windmills (风车) to medical equipment. All aspects of industrial production appear before the eyes. Several museum rooms are arranged especially for children-there are exhibits that entertain kids starting from three. NEMO, the Netherlands The largest Dutch research centre stands ready to share its secrets with everyone. This immersion (沉浸) in the world of science and technology will not be dull. All significant information is presented in the form of exciting games. All exhibits are interactive; visitors are allowed to touch, pull and press on anything. The museum is for children from 6 to 16, as well as for their parents-it will be interesting to all. 13．What can we learn from paragraph one? A．Visitors will show entertaining experiments. B．Kids have the chance to watch entertaining movies. C．If you are interested in the exhibits, you can touch all of them. D．Visitors can learn something about transportation. 14．Where should a kid go if he or she is interested in trees? A．Polytechnic Museum. B．Deutsches Museum. C．Eureka. D．NEMO. 15．What makes NEMO special? A．It is specially designed for children. B．It shows information of exhibits in games. C．Lots of enjoyable experiments are shown. D．Some exhibits can be touched or pressed. 【答案】13．D 14．C 15．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四家有趣的科学博物馆。 13．细节理解题。根据Polytechnic Museum, Russia中“A variety of technical fields are presented in 65 halls-Mining, Space, Energy, and Transportation, etc. And the exposition (博览会) is the only museum project in Russia about the history of the bike.( 65个展厅展示了各种技术领域——采矿、空间、能源和交通等。这个博览会是俄罗斯唯一一个关于自行车历史的博物馆项目)”可知，游客可以学到一些关于交通的知识。故选D。 14．细节理解题。根据第二段中“On the area of the Eureka educational park there is a botanical garden and a collection of minerals from the rock types of Finland is presented there.(在尤里卡教育公园的区域有一个植物园，收集了来自芬兰岩石类型的矿物)”可知，如果一个孩子对树感兴趣，他或她应该去Eureka。故选C。 15．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“All significant information is presented in the form of exciting games. All exhibits are interactive; visitors are allowed to touch, pull and press on anything.(所有重要的信息都以令人兴奋的游戏形式呈现出来。所有展品都是互动的；参观者可以触摸、拉和按任何东西)”可知，让NEMO特别的是在游戏中展示展品信息。故选B。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （23-24高二上・四川雅安多校联考・期中） Our history is rich with remarkable scientists who helped advance the development of our society. Here are some of them. Isaac Newton (1643-1727) Isaac Newton is considered by many to be the greatest scientist of all time. There weren’t many subjects that Newton didn’t have a significant impact on—he was one of the inventors of calculus (微积分), built the first reflecting telescope, and helped establish the field of classical mechanics(力学). He was the first to divide white light into its component colors and he gave us the three laws of motion, now known as Newton’s laws. Emmy Noether (1882-1935) Emmy Noether was a German mathematician particularly known for Noether’s theorem, which establishes a fundamental connection in symmetries (对称) in physics. It is considered a milestone of modern theoretical physics. Her contributions are foundational in various branches of mathematics as well, such as abstract algebra, algebraic geometry and topology. Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855) Carl Friedrich Gauss was born in a poor family in Germany and quickly showed himself to be a brilliant mathematician. He published Disquisitiones Arithmeticae, a foundational textbook that laid out the principles of number theory. Many of the advancements that we’ve made in using computers to solve problems are solved using number theory. Gauss was productive, and his work on number theory was just a small part of his contribution to math. John von Neumann (1903-1957) Before 1940, John von Neumann focused primarily on mathematics. Then he turned to its practical use, designing the structure of nearly every single computer today. Right now, whatever device that you are reading this on, whether a phone or computer, is cycling through a series of basic steps billions of times over each second, steps that were first thought up by John von Neumann. Remarkably, He proposed a theory of global warming caused by human activity. 1．Who put forward a theory about an environmental issue? A．Isaac Newton. B．Emmy Noether. C．Carl Friedrich Gauss. D．John von Neumann. 2．What do the four scientists have in common? A．They showed a gift for physics since young. B．They contributed a lot to the computer field. C．They were highly established in mathematics. D．They were from a similar family background. 3．In which part of a newspaper may the text appear? A．Environment. B．Figure. C．Culture. D．News.. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四位推动社会发展的伟大科学家。 1．细节理解题。根据John von Neumann (1903-1957)中“Remarkably, He proposed a theory of global warming caused by human activity.”（值得一提的是，他提出了人类活动导致全球变暖的理论。）可知，是John von Neumann提出了关于环境问题的理论。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据Isaac Newton中“ There weren’t many subjects that Newton didn’t have a significant impact on—he was one of the inventors of calculus (微积分), built the first reflecting telescope, and helped establish the field of classical mechanics (力学).”（牛顿是微积分的发明者之一，制造了第一架反射望远镜，并帮助建立了经典力学领域。）、Emmy Noether中“Emmy Noether was a German mathematician particularly known for Noether’s theorem, which establishes a fundamental connection in symmetries (对称) in physics.”（埃米-诺特是德国数学家，尤其以诺特定理而闻名，该定理建立了物理学中对称的基本联系。）、Carl Friedrich Gauss中“Carl Friedrich Gauss was born in a poor family in Germany and quickly showed himself to be a brilliant mathematician.”（卡尔弗里德里希高斯出生于德国的一个贫困家庭，很快就显示出他是一位杰出的数学家。）以及John von Neumann中“Before 1940, John von Neumann focused primarily on mathematics.”（约翰冯诺依曼主要从事数学研究。）可知，这四位科学家的共同点是：他们在数学方面有很高的造诣。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段中“ Our history is rich with remarkable scientists who helped advance the development of our society. Here are some of them.”（我国历史上有许多杰出的科学家，他们帮助推动了社会的发展。以下是其中的几位。）并结合全文理解可知，这篇文章主要介绍了四位杰出的科学家，因此可能出自关于人物介绍的文章。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二上・四川南充高级中学・期中） Camel caravans crossing desert dunes, merchants trading silks and spices at bazaars (集市) — these are the images that come to mind when we think of the Silk Roads. But the reality goes far beyond this. Rather than a single trade route from East to West, the Silk Roads were made up of overlapping networks linking communities across Asia, Africa and Europe, from East Asia to Britain, and from Scandinavia to Madagascar. This major exhibition unravels how the journeys of people, objects and ideas that formed the Silk Roads shaped cultures and histories. The Silk Roads were in use for millennia, but this visually amazing show focuses on a defining period in their history, from about AD 500 to 1000. This time witnessed significant leaps in connectivity and the rise of universal religions that linked communities across continents. Working with 29 national and international partners to present objects from many regions and cultures alongside those from the British Museum collection, the exhibition offers a unique chance to see objects from the length and breadth of the Silk Roads. From Tang Chinese ceramics destined for ports in the Middle East to Indian garnets found in Suffolk, they reveal the astonishing reach of these networks. Highlight objects from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan that have never been seen in the UK before also underpin the importance of Central Asia to this continent-spanning story. You’ll meet figures whose stories are relevant to the Silk Roads, including Willibald, a smuggler (走私犯) from England, and a legendary Chinese princess who shared the secrets of silk farming with her new kingdom. Crossing deserts, mountains, rivers and seas, the Silk Roads tell a story of connection between cultures and continents, centuries before the formation of the globalised world we know today. 26 September 2024 - 23 February 2025Daily: 10:00-17:00 (Fridays 20:30) See full opening hours Room 30The Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery Find Room 30 (Opens in new window) TicketsAdults from £22. Members and under-16s free. See ticket information Book tickets (Opens in new window) 4．Where is this text probably taken from? A．A history textbook. B．The website of a museum. C．A story about the Silk Roads. D．An academic article. 5．What can we know from the passage? A．The Silk Roads were just about exchanging goods. B．All the objects at the exhibition are from the British Museum. C．Ancient China was the most influential over that period. D．The Silk Roads made great contributions to globalization. 6．What time is not available to visit the exhibition? A．20:00, 15 November 2024, Friday B．12:00, 21 December 2024, Saturday C．11:00, 6 January 2025, Monday D．18:00, 11 February 2025, Wednesday 【答案】4．B 5．D 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要通过客观介绍丝绸之路展览的相关信息，如展览时间、地点、门票、展品来源、展览内容，以及阐述丝绸之路的构成、历史时期和意义等，向读者传达关于丝绸之路展览和丝绸之路本身的知识。 4．推理判断题。根据表格中Tickets部分的“See ticket information Book tickets (Opens in new window) (查看票务信息预订门票（在新窗口中打开）)”可知，本文是摘自一 个博物馆的网站，故选B项。 5．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Rather than a single trade route from East to West, the Silk Roads were made up of overlapping networks linking communities across Asia, Africa and Europe, from East Asia to Britain, and from Scandinavia to Madagascar. (丝绸之路并非一条单一的从东到西的贸易路线，而是由相互重叠的网络组成，这些网络连接了亚洲、非洲和欧洲的各个社区，从东亚到英国，从斯堪的纳维亚到马达加斯加。)”和第六段中“Crossing deserts, mountains, rivers and seas, the Silk Roads tell a story of connection between cultures and continents, centuries before the formation of the globalised world we know today.(丝绸之路穿越沙漠、山脉、河流和海洋，讲述了一个文化与大陆之间联系的故事，比我们今天所知的全球化世界形成还要早几个世纪)”可知，丝绸之路在全球化世界形成前几个世纪就促进了文化和大陆间的联系，这表明其对全球化有重要贡献。故选D项。 6．细节理解题。根据表格中“26 September 2024 - 23 February 2025 (2024年9月26日至2025年2月23日)”部分的“Daily: 10:00-17:00 (Fridays 20:30) See full opening hours (每日：10:00 - 17:00（周五20:30）。查看完整开放时间。)”可知，展览平日17:00闭馆，周五20:30闭馆。不在开放时间内的是D项“18:00, 11 February 2025, Wednesday (2025年2月11日，星期三18：00)”，故选D项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二上・四川攀枝花第七高级中学校・期中） What’s On?Print Your Voice We all know what our voice sounds like but what does it look like? How can the science of our voice be turned into art? Join us at the Print Your Voice workshop where your voice will be turned into personalized jewellery. Step into a special room to explore the soundwaves of your voice and create an individualized recording, saying whatever you like. Each visitor will then turn a blank silver pendant (饰坠) into a unique piece of art with the soundwaves of your recording.Suitable for ages 15+.Date: Sunday 13 August,10:00 am-1:00 pm & 2:00 pm-5:00 pm. Address: Powerhouse Museum,Harris Street,Ultimo Tickets: Adults $50, Teens (ages 15-17) $45 Making Your Future Discover Western Sydney University’s Maker Space and work through a 3D project in this hands-on workshop. See how 3D printing works and create your future just with the technology! Suitable for ages 16 and over.Date: Thursday 17 August,2:30 pm-6:00 pm. Address: Maker Space,Building Z,Western Sydney University Tickets: Free with booking Science of Cake Join scientist Subha Nasir Ahmad in a chat about some of the science of baking and see a cake-decorating show using techniques drawn from science. Pick up tips and tricks to improve your baking game as you observe an expert in action make a Sunny Bakehouse Cake.Suitable for ages 16+.Date: Saturday 19 August,9:00 am-12:00 pm. Address: Thrive 360,706/2 Huntley St,Alexandria Tickets: $50 7．What can you get if you visit Powerhouse Museum on 13 August? A．A small lovely robot. B．A 3D printed recording. C．A Sunny Bakehouse Cake. D．A piece of personalized jewellery. 8．What can visitors do when they attend Making Your Future? A．Play with robots. B．Have a free lunch. C．Experience 3D printing. D．Meet Subha Nasir Ahmad. 9．What do the three activities have in common? A．All are teenagers-targeted. B．All are science-related. C．All charge for admission. D．All take place on the weekend. 【答案】7．D 8．C 9．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章讲述了“打印您的声音”、“创造你的未来”、“蛋糕科学”三个不同活动的内容、日期和门票等相关信息。 7．细节理解题。根据Print Your Voice部分“Join us at the Print Your Voice workshop where your voice will be turned into personalized jewellery.”（加入我们的“打印您的声音”研讨会，您的声音将变成个性化的珠宝。）及“Date: Sunday 13 August,10:00 am-1:00 pm & 2:00 pm-5:00 pm.”（日期： 8月13日(星期日)上午10时至下午1时及下午2时至下午5时。）可知如果你在8月13日参观发电站博物馆，你会得到一件个性化的珠宝。故选D项。 8．细节理解题。根据Making Your Future部分“Discover Western Sydney University’s Maker Space and work through a 3D project in this hands-on workshop. See how 3D printing works and create your future just with the technology!”（探索西悉尼大学的创客空间，并在此实践研讨会中完成3D项目。看看3D打印是如何工作的，用这项技术创造你的未来！）可知参观者在参与打造未来时可以体验3D打印。故选C项。 9．细节理解题。根据第一部分“How can the science of our voice be turned into art?”（我们声音的科学如何才能变成艺术？），第二部分“Discover Western Sydney University’s Maker Space and work through a 3D project in this hands-on workshop.”（探索西悉尼大学的创客空间，在这个实践研讨会上完成一个3D项目。）以及第三部分“Join scientist Subha Nasir Ahmad in a chat about some of the science of baking and see a cake-decorating show using techniques drawn from science.”（加入科学家苏哈·纳西尔·艾哈迈德（Subha Nasir Ahmad）的讨论，了解烘焙的一些科学知识，并观看一场使用科学技术制作的蛋糕装饰秀。），可知这三项活动与科学有关。故选B项。 Passage 4 （23-24高二上・四川成都石室中学・期中） Top Apps For Climate Activists The world population is at 7 billion and it’s predicted that by the end of this year there will be one smartphone for every five people in the world. That’s a lot of phones and a lot of information literally at our fingertips. Information is constantly changing and those of us working hard to protect the environment for ourselves and future generations need to have access to up-to-date material. Being a climate change activist can be time consuming. But there’s an app (or ten) for that! The number of apps out there is staggering. With these apps you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to stay in the know when it comes to your health, and the health of the environment. Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC) for Air Travel (iOS-Free) This app allows passengers to estimate the carbon emissions attributed to their air travel. It is simple to use—just select your origin and destination airports, specify the class of travel and number of passengers. View the carbon footprint and the distance traveled for your trip. Fooducate (iOS and Android-$4. 99) This app empowers food shoppers everywhere to make healthy, informed decisions while at the supermarket. Scan your food and Fooducate generates a letter grade (A, B, C, or D) for each product scanned, along with brief explanations and warnings about its nutrients and ingredients. There is also an option to enter the bar code manually. The app will recommend minimally processed, real foods which are naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Locavore (iOS and Android-Free) If you’re looking for the closest farmers market selling your favorite in season produce, then Locavore is the app for you. Locavore is a great app for those searching for local, in season, organic foods in your area. The app has one-click access to thousands of healthy, seasonal recipes and other information that can be shared with your friends and family. I like how the app not only lets you know which fruits and veggies are in season—it also lets you know how long they’ll be in season. Zimride (iOS and Android-Free) Ridesharing apps are all the rage. Zimride is a new spin on ridesharing, using social networks to enable real connections. Once you set up a profile you are able to book a ride in your area, or post a ride of your own. Drivers can charge for rides and Zimride doesn’t take a cut. Rides seem to be reasonably priced and since profiles are linked with Facebook it’s easy to check out your potential ride companions. 10．According to this text, the author recommends APPs because________. A．those APPs could help people gain the up-to-date material B．those APPs could forecast the changing climate accurately C．those APPs could help people who have a fast-paced lifestyle D．those APPs are free for those people who have a designated phone 11．If you want to find in season foods, which Apps should you download? A．Zimride. B．Fooducate. C．Locavore. D．CEC for Air Travel. 12．What can we learn about the APPs mentioned in this passage? A．Zimride will charge for rides and then take a cut. B．Locavore can tell us which fruits and meat are in season. C．CEC for Air Travel can calculate the accurate carbon emissions of passengers. D．Fooducate will recommend minimally processed foods naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants. 【答案】10．A 11．C 12．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是气候活动家的最佳应用程序。 10．推理判断题。根据第二段的“Information is constantly changing and those of us working hard to protect the environment for ourselves and future generations need to have access to up-to-date material. Being a climate change activist can be time consuming. But there’s an app (or ten) for that! The number of apps out there is staggering.(信息是不断变化的，我们这些努力为自己和后代保护环境的人需要获得最新的材料。成为一名气候变化活动家可能会耗费大量时间。但有一个应用程序（或十个）可以做到这一点！应用程序的数量惊人。)”可知，作者推荐这些app是因为这些应用程序可以帮助人们获得最新的材料，故选A。 11．细节理解题。根据Locavore部分的“If you’re looking for the closest farmers market selling your favorite in season produce, then Locavore is the app for you. Locavore is a great app for those searching for local, in season, organic foods in your area.(如果你正在寻找最近的农贸市场出售你最喜欢的时令农产品，那么Locavore就是你的应用程序。Locavore是一个为那些寻找当地应季的有机食品的伟大的应用程序。)”可知，如果你想找到应季食物，你应该下载Locavore，故选C。 12．细节理解题。根据Fooducate部分的“The app will recommend minimally processed, real foods which are naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants.(该应用程序将推荐最低限度加工的、天然的富含营养和抗氧化剂的真正食物。)”可知，Fooducate会推荐天然的富含营养和抗氧化剂的低加工食品，故选D。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （23-24 高二上・四川雅安天立学校・期中） Many libraries around the world are as amazing in their architecture and organization as they are in the huge amount of knowledge they contain. With shelves and shelves of books, various collections and amazing historical and cultural displays. there are plenty of undiscovered wonders. Beinecke Rare Book Library (New Haven, Connecticut) Yale University has one of the most beautiful college campuses in America, and one of its most interesting features is the Beinecke Rare Book Library. It is one of the largest buildings in the world devoted to rare books and manuscripts (手稿) of famous people. From 2015-16 the library building was closed for 18 months for major improvement. Inside there is a statue of its main founder that rises up high. Vennesla Library (Vennesla, Norway) Located near the southernmost tip of Norway, Vennesla Library is more than a collection of books—it’s a city cultural center and meeting place. The building hosts a coffee shop, open meeting spaces, classrooms for children and adult education courses. and a cinema. It is mainly built out of wood. The long. thin beams (横梁) on the inside were designed to look like the inside of a whale. Suzzallo Library (Seattle) Among the many beautiful features of the campus at the University of Washington, such as its cherry flowers and a light rail station, Suzzallo Library was built in the Collegiate Gothic style. Its buttresses (扶壁) are decorated with 18 statues featuring famous academics and writers such as Plato, Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Galileo, Beethoven, Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. Library of Muyinga (Muyinga, Burundi) A school for deaf children, the Library of Muyinga in Burundi was built with local techniques and traditions. A rope hammock (吊床) that hangs between the first and second floors of the library serves as part of the children’s reading room, a great place for indoor activities. More information of them is just a click away. 1．Which library is suitable for people who want to appreciate statues? A．Beinecke Rare Book Library. B．Vennesla Library. C．Suzzallo Library. D．Library of Muyinga. 2．What makes Vennesla Library different from others? A．It is mainly intended for children. B．It is a kind of culture complex. C．It is located within the campus. D．It is in a shape of a whale outside. 3．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A culture magazine B．A travel brochure. C．A website. D．A historical book. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个图书馆的相关情况。 1．细节理解题。根据Suzzallo Library (Seattle)部分中“Its buttresses(扶壁) are decorated with 18 statues featuring famous academics and writers such as Plato, Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Galileo, Beethoven, Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. (它的扶壁上装饰着18尊著名学者和作家的雕像，如柏拉图、莎士比亚、达•芬奇、但丁、伽利略、贝多芬、艾萨克·牛顿和查尔斯·达尔文。)”可知，想要欣赏雕像的人适合去Suzzallo Library。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据Vennesla Library (Vennesla, Norway)部分中“Located near the southernmost tip of Norway, Vennesla Library is more than a collection of books—it’s a city cultural center and meeting place. (Vennesla Library位于挪威最南端附近，它不仅仅是一个藏书馆，还是一个城市文化中心和会议场所。)”可知， Vennesla Library与其他图书馆的不同之处在于，它不仅仅是一个藏书馆，还是一个城市文化中心和会议场所。由此可知，Vennesla 图书馆是一个文化综合体，这有别于其他图书馆。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“More information of them is just a click away. (只要点击就可以了解更多信息)”可知，文章可能出自一个网站。故选C项。 Passage 2 （23-24高二上・四川绵阳南山中学・期中） Often, there is a false idea that one must be “in-the-know” to truly appreciate artworks. However, fine art opens the door to everyone. Learning how to look at and understand artworks requires us to take the time to view, identify and think. Look at the Art As the first step, it’s necessary to take a moment to identify the artwork’s general features: ● Is it a painting, sculpture or craftwork? ● Does it appear chaotic (混乱的) or organized? ● Are the colors bright or soft? Identify the Art and Artist Knowing when or how the artwork was made and learning something about the artist can reveal more context. We all know the famous painting Guernica is a masterpiece created by Picasso in 1937. However, if we can find out Picasso composed the painting to reflect a bombing during the Spanish Civil War, we’ll know more about its anti-war meaning. Even if the historical context of an artwork is not obvious, knowing the year of its creation offers more context. Think About the Meaning Use what you observed in the first two steps to think about meanings the artwork could have. Consider what the title, the subjects, or the symbols meant to the artist when he or she created the artwork. What do the colors say about the artist, and how do they apply to the subjects in the art? For example, the owls in Lebo’s works represent wisdom, but why are they so brightly colored? In addition, ask how the art makes you feel. Many artists have specific meanings behind their art, but also encourage viewers to come up with their own explanations. Still, every explanation is not automatically correct, which is why the techniques described above are helpful in finding clues. The next time you’re admiring a work of art, keep these techniques in mind, and its meaning may unfold before your eyes. 4．What is the first step when viewing art? A．Doing some research on the artist. B．Being “in-the-know” about the work C．Identifying the work’s general features D．Knowing the year of an artwork’s creation 5．When thinking about the meaning of an artwork, you should ________. A．explain it freely B．choose a title for it C．describe it to the viewers D．ask how it makes you feel 6．The passage is probably written for ________. A．museum staff B．gallery visitors C．professional artists D．exhibition organizers 【答案】4．C 5．D 6．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要说明了一些欣赏艺术品的步骤和方法。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段“As the first step, it’s necessary to take a moment to identify the artwork’s general features(作为第一步，有必要花点时间来确定美术作品的一般特征)”可知，看艺术品的第一步是确定作品的一般特征。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In addition, ask how the art makes you feel.(此外，询问美术作品给你的感觉如何)”可知，在思考一件艺术品的意义时，你应该问问它给你带来了什么感觉。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据第一段“Often, there is a false idea that one must be “in-the-know” to truly appreciate artworks. However, fine art opens the door to everyone. Learning how to look at and understand artworks requires us to take the time to view, identify and think.(通常，有一种错误的想法，认为一个人必须“懂行”才能真正欣赏艺术品。然而，美术向每个人敞开了大门。学习如何看待和理解艺术作品需要我们花时间去观看、识别和思考)”以及最后一段“The next time you’re admiring a work of art, keep these techniques in mind, and its meaning may unfold before your eyes.(下次当你欣赏一件艺术品时，记住这些技巧，它的意义就会在你眼前展现出来)”结合文章主要说明了一些欣赏艺术品的步骤和方法。可推知，这篇文章可能是为参观画廊的人写的。故选B。 Passage 3 （23-24高二上・四川成都石室中学・期中） Etiquette Matters Center presents a 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop Always want to give yourself the cutting edge that sets you apart from your peers(同龄人)? Our 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop will give you much needed improvement and empower you with the soft skills that will set you apart from your peers and serve you well into adulthood. This highly-respected, incredibly effective workshop is a hot favorite among parents and children. Through this workshop, our center aims to empower you with confidence in your interaction in various social situations. Highlight of the Workshop Day 1 Building self-esteem(自尊)through positive self-talk. Recognizing the importance of effective listening. Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence. Obstacle Course Confidence Challenge. Day 2 Manners in social media. Dining manners experience. Observing respectful manners in social settings. Presentation of certificates of completion to participants. Hurry! Slots Are Limited! Dates: 12 December(Saturday) &.13 December(Sunday) Timing: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Age of participants: 9 to 12 years old Fees: $ 650 per child(inclusive of course material and lunch and tea for 2 days) Early bird discounts: 5% off for participants who register before1 November and a free goodie bag worth $ 60. To register: Book through sistick.com or come down to our head office at 65 Bras Basin Road. For more information, please visit our website, call us or follow us on social media. 7．Participants in the workshop can . A．experience the joy of learning B．build social skills and confidence C．promote their relationship with peers D．gain excellent academic knowledge 8．Which activity might be beneficial to those who want to deliver a speech? A．Dining manners experience. B．Manners in social media. C．Mastering the art of public speaking. D．Developing effective listening skills. 9．Which of the following is included for all participants attending the workshop? A．Course material. B．Tea and supper. C．A free goodie bag. D．A discount for workshop. 【答案】7．B 8．C 9．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一项针对儿童开展的旨在培养社交技能和自信的研讨会。 7．细节理解题。根据第二段“Our 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop will give you much needed improvement and empower you with the soft skills that will set you apart from your peers and serve you well into adulthood.”（我们为期两天的自信和礼仪研讨会将给你带来所需的改善，并赋予你软技能，使你在同龄人中脱颖而出，并为你的成年服务。）和第三段中“Through this workshop, our center aims to empower you with confidence in your interaction in various social situations.”（通过这个工作坊，我们的中心旨在增强你在各种社交场合互动的信心。）可知，研讨会参与者可以培养社交技能和自信心。故选B项。 8．推理判断题。根据Day 1部分中“Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence.”（自信地掌握公众演讲的艺术。）可推知，此活动可能对那些想要发表演讲的人有益。故选C项。 9．细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“Fees: $ 650 per child(inclusive of course material and lunch and tea for 2 days)”（费用：每名儿童$ 650(包括2天的课程材料及午餐和茶)）可知，参加研讨会的所有参与者都会获得课程材料。故选A项。 Passage 4 （24-25高二上・四川成都树德中学・期中） RHC Looks for Interns (实习生) Robust Health Corporation ( RHC )’s Internship Program offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate and postgraduate students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programs of RHC while enriching their knowledge and experience in the health field. Who are we looking for? — You are at least twenty years of age on the date of application. — You have completed three years of full-time studies at a university or an equivalent (同等学力的) institution. Applicants who have already graduated may also qualify for consideration if they apply to the internship within six months after completion of their formal qualification. — You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of RHC or a degree in a management-related field. — You are not related to a RHC staff member ( e.g., son / daughter, brother / sister, or mother / father). — You are fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment ( English/French ). — You have not previously participated in RHC’s Internship Program. How to apply? All applications should be made for the vacancies (职位空缺) posted on the RHC Careers site using the RHC corporate recruitment system ( Yapro ). Don’t miss the Application deadlines! September 1 - October 15, 2021 for an internship starting January 1 - June 30, 2022 January 10 - February 25, 2022 for an internship starting July 1 - December 31, 2022 By December 1, RHC will inform all selected candidates who applied in September and October. If you have not received any message from RHC by December 1 2021, it means that you have not been selected. For candidates who applied in January and February 2022, no information by April 15 2022 means that you have not been selected. You may apply again if you are still interested. 10．Which of the following applicants is possibly qualified for the Internship Program? A．A college graduate who is the son of a department chief in RHC． B．A twenty-one-year-old senior student who is studying in a university for the second year. C．A student who has graduated from university and has had two years’ working experience. D．A graduate student who has a first degree in clinical medicine and can speak fluent English. 11．How should students make the application? A．By emailing a resume to the RHC． B．By using a specific recruitment system — Yapro. C．By participating in a campus recruitment event. D．By visiting a local career information website. 12．A candidate can apply for the internship in the second half of 2022 on ______ . A．February 1, 2022 B．April 15, 2022 C．October 10, 2021 D．December 1, 2022 【答案】10．D 11．B 12．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。该篇文章是RHC的实习生招聘启事，主要介绍了招聘岗位的相关要求、申请方式和截止日期等。 10．细节理解题。根据文章Who are we looking for?部分的“— You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of RHC or a degree in a management-related field.”(—您拥有与RHC技术工作相关的公共卫生、医学或社会领域的第一学位或与管理相关领域的学位。)和“— You are fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment ( English/French ).”(您至少能流利使用外派办公室的一种工作语言（英语/法语）。)可知，第一学位是公共卫生、医学、社会领域或者管理相关领域，且能流利使用一门外语的学生，符合招聘要求。因此具有临床医学第一学位并能说一口流利英语的研究生可能有实习资格，故选D项。 11．细节理解题。根据文章How to apply?部分的“All applications should be made for the vacancies (职位空缺) posted on the RHC Careers site using the RHC corporate recruitment system ( Yapro ).”(所有在RHC职业网站上的空缺职位的申请都应使用RHC公司招聘系统(Yapro)发布)可知，学生应该在公司招聘系统(Yapro)上提出申请。故选B项。 12．细节理解题。根据文章How to apply?部分的“January 10 - February 25, 2022 for an internship starting July 1 - December 31, 2022”(2022年1月10日至2月25日，实习时间为2022年7月1日至12月31日)可知，可以在2022年1月10日至2月25日之间申请即可。A项“February 1, 2022”(2022 年2月1日)符合申请日期，故选A项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解 应用文 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （23-24高二上・四川成都树德中学・期中） China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze. Sanxingdui Museum Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve Ticket booking: 0838-5651526 General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery. National Museum of China Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30) General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) E-mail: webmaster@chnmuseum.cn Shanghai Museum Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily) Hunan Museum Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province Hours:  9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year Tel: (+86-731) 8415833, 84475933 E-mail: web@hnmuseum.com General admission: Free (passport required for entry) 1．Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday? A．Sanxingdui Museum B．Hunan Museum C．Shanghai Museum D．National Museum of China 2．What do these museums in this passage have in common? A．They are all free of charge. B．They all set a deadline for entry. C．They all lie in the south of China. D．They can all be available through E-mail. 3．In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read this passage? A．Science B．Today’s News C．Entertainment D．History and Culture Passage 2 （24-25高二上・四川绵阳南山中学・期中） The Most Beautiful Seas in the World Considering the most beautiful seas, it’s worth paying attention to the southern water bodies,although, without doubt,each sea is attractive and charming in its own way. The most beautiful sea in the world-Coral Sea If we consider the beauty of the seas, and not their coasts, then the first place should be given to the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is a dangerous place for sailors, and at the same time one of the most beautiful places for diving, and all this is due to the unique coral reefs that are at its bottom. The second place-Red Sea The Red Sea is a truly magnificent place. It has rich fish stocks, a huge number of amazing creatures live in it, and the underwater world is exceptionally rich. Many corals live only here, and divers are strictly forbidden to break them. The third place-Caribbean This is the warmest exotic(异域风情的)place where not only the sea but also the plants on its coast please the eye. It’s located between North and South America, and on its shore there are a number of small countries. Many tourists come here, because rest here is inexpensive,and you can experience different cultural traditions. The fourth place -Bali Sea The Bali Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean. This is another paradise(天堂)for relaxation，receiving many tourists every season. The sea has a warm climate, creating ideal conditions for relaxing on the islands of Java, Sulawesi, Sumbawa, Madura. 4．For which group of people is the Coral Sea most suitable? A．Visitors hoping for beautiful and relaxing coasts. B．Swimmers looking for the best swimming pools. C．Professional divers with advanced equipment. D．Young sailors hoping to find unique coral reefs. 5．Where should you go if you like various sea creatures? A．Coral Sea. B．Red Sea. C．Caribbean. D．Bali Sea. 6．Why do many visitors come to the Caribbean? A．To appreciate different cultures with less cost. B．To look for more corals and the best places to dive. C．To admire how volcanoes erupt in a short distance. D．To relax on the islands of Java, Sulawesi and so on. Passage 3 （24-25高二上・四川眉山仁寿县校际联考・期中） Children’s Discovery Museum General Information about Group PlayPricing Group Play $7/person Scholarships We offer scholarships to low-income schools and youth organizations, subject to availability. Participation in a post-visit survey is required. Scholarships are for Group Play admission fees and/or transportation. Transportation invoices (发票) must be received within 60 days of your visit to guarantee the scholarship. Group Size We require one chaperone (监护人) per ten children. Failure to provide enough chaperones will result in an extra charge of $50 per absent adult. Group Play is for groups of 10 or more with a limit of 35 people. For groups of 35 or more, please call to discuss options. Hours The Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Group Play may be scheduled during any day or time the Museum is open. Registration Policy Registration must be made at least two weeks in advance. Register online or fill out a Group Play Registration Form with multiple date and start time options. Once the registration form is received and processed, we will send a confirmation email within two business days. Guidelines ●Teachers and chaperones should model good behavior for the group and remain with students at all times. ●Children are not allowed unaccompanied in all areas of the Museum. ●Children should play nicely with each other and exhibits. ●Use your indoor voice when at the Museum. 7．What does a group need to do if they are offered a scholarship? A．Prepay the admission fees. B．Use the Museum’s transportation. C．Take a survey after the visit. D．Schedule their visit on weekdays. 8．How many chaperones are needed for a group of 30 children to visit the Museum? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 9．What are children prohibited from doing at the Museum? A．Using the computer. B．Talking with each other. C．Touching the exhibits. D．Exploring the place alone. Passage 4 （23-24高二上・四川仁寿第一中学校（北校区）・期中） It’s Museum Day. Here’s how to get free tickets and have some fun Museum Day is here for one day and one day only — so you’ll need to hurry if you want to take advantage of the chance to get free Saturday admission to one of the hundreds of participating museums. The yearly event is hosted by Smithsonian Magazine and involves museums and cultural institutions coming together to offer free admission for patrons(顾客) who would otherwise have to pay for entry. You just need an email address to get a ticket To get a ticket you’ll need to go to the Smithsonian Magazine website and pick which museum you want to go to. You’ll be able to search to see which museums near you are participating, and from there you just have to put in your email address and name. After that, you can download your ticket and head out for some fun. A lot of museums are still feeling financial stress from the pandemic The event is happening as museums are still struggling from the hits they took during the first few years of the pandemic. The American Alliance of Museums estimated it will take years for museums to fully recover. In February, the group released survey results that detailed those financial losses. AAM President and CEO Laura Lott noted that federal relief helped remove the threat of closure that many institutions were facing, but 2022 proved to be another painful year. But there’s hope that a free day at the museums might spark subsequent(随后的) visits. 10．How often is Museum Day held? A．Once a week. B．Once a month. C．Once a year. D．Once a day. 11．What do you need to do to get a free ticket? A．To go to the nearest museum. B．To buy Smithsonian Magazine. C．To enter your email address and name. D．To be a member of Smithsonian Magazine. 12．What is the significance of hosting Museum Day? A．It will help people deal with stress. B．It will make museums more famous. C．It can help museums to fully recover. D．It may attract more visitors to museums. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二上・四川雅安中学・期中） The Greenfield Nature Center introduces a new interactive program aimed at developing a love for nature in young children. The program is designed to engage children’s senses and curiosity through hands-on activities and guided exploration. Sensory Exploration Activities Children will have the opportunity to touch various natural materials, listen to the sounds of wildlife, and observe the colors of plants and animals. The program includes a variety of educational games and crafts that teach children about different species, ecosystems, and the importance of conservation. Junior Naturalist One of the highlights of the program is the “Junior Naturalist” activity, where children can become junior naturalists for a day, learning to identify local plants and animals and understanding their roles in the ecosystem. In addition, the interactive discussions bring wildlife to life. Family Nature Walk The program also offers a “Family Nature Walk”, where parents and children can explore the nature trails together, discovering the beauty and diversity of the local environment. Expert guides provide insights into the natural world, making the experience both enjoyable and educational. Program Details and Registration The Greenfield Nature Center’s program is open to children aged 3 to 8 and is free of charge. It runs on selected weekends throughout the year. For more information or to register, please contact 212-555-1234. 1．What can the program offer the children? A．An opportunity to learn art. B．A chance to get into nature. C．An experience to know custom. D．An arrangement to feed wildlife. 2．What should the children do in the “Junior Naturalist” activity? A．Talk about wildlife. B．Grow some local plants. C．Write professional reports. D．Tell stories about childhood. 3．Which is mentioned in the program? A．Age limitation. B．Advance booking. C．Related experience. D．Parents’ company. Passage 2 （24-25高二上・四川仁寿第一中学校（北校区）・期中） Good Schools to Learn English Atlanta English Institute (AEI) It is designed for academically oriented, non-native speaking adults from beginners levels to those seeking mastery. Each program in the school is specially designed for our students and based on their current English levels and their goals. A student may register anytime, not merely at the beginning of a course. But at the middle of the course, registration time depends on the availability of space in the classrooms. Atlanta International Language Institute (AILI) It provides the opportunity to learn how to read, write and speak English as a second language for those who have little knowledge of the English language. Courses include ten continuous weekly classes and the classes meet once a week for two hours. The curriculum of this language program is built for groups of three or more students who can complete the material in ten weeks. TALK Atlanta English School (TAES) Located in the heart of Atlanta's Midtown Center area on Peachtree Street, it opened in 2011. Atlanta is home to numerous industries, making the Midtown location perfectly suited for corporate programs. With ample covered street parking space, the school is designed in the popular Atlanta loft style and has 10 large classrooms, a large and welcoming reception area, devoted full-time teachers and staff for teenagers and adults. Language Institute of Georgia (LIG) It is a well-established school in Atlanta that offers English classes using Graded Reader Method. Our maximum class size is eight students. Class meets once a week for two hours for six weeks. Please check our schedule section for start dates. Refunds (退款) have to be requested within a week of the start date of the class. 4．How many hours does it take students to finish the courses at AILI? A．Ten. B．Twelve. C．Twenty. D．Twenty-four. 5．What should students who need a refund pay attention to at LIG? A．The limited courses there. B．The location of its reception area. C．The deadline for a refund demand. D．The requested levels of the students. 6．What do the four schools have in common? A．They are located in the same city. B．They all use Graded Reader Method. C．They have the same registration time. D．They are all intended for adult learners. Passage 3 （23-24高二上・四川南充高级中学・期中） Book of the Month Club ·Free shipping on all boxes ·Skip any month you want ·First book for $9.99 ·Qualify for discounts after 12 boxes Book of the Month has been helping people discover new books since 1926. Rather than having you sign up for a 3-, 6-, or 12-month plan, you pay each month you want a new book. This way you can skip any month you aren’t interested in the selection or get a new one each month. Save on your first book A discount code was provided at the time of this review for customers to get their first book for just $9.99.This is definitely something to take advantage of when you first sign up. Shipping is always free and the price of boxes are normally $15.99/month. BFF Status After you’ve received 12 book shipments, you qualify for “BFF” status through Book of the Month. This means that you’ll receive a new handbag for your books, get a free add-on (附件) during your birthday month, get 20% off of everything in their member-only Blue Box Boutique, and get a free book every winter. Those are pretty sweet rewards for just reading a few books a year. Final sales If you receive a book that is damaged or defective (有缺陷的), Book of the Month asks that you call their customer service line within 30 days of the original shipment date to request a replacement. However, you can’t get your money back if you read the book you choose and decide that you don't like it. In short, all sales are final. 7．What does the text say about Book of the Month Club? A．It has been in operation for over a century. B．It provides its customers with great flexibility. C．It delivers a new book to all customers monthly. D．It offers a free book to those who sign up for the first time. 8．What reward can customers get if they enjoy BFF status? A．A new handbag. B．Cheaper shipping. C．An 80% discount on all books. D．A free book every season. 9．What can you do with a book received from Book of the Month? A．Ask your money to be returned. B．Return it if you dislike it after reading. C．Exchange it for a good one if it’s damaged. D．Get an extra book if you finish reading it in a month. Passage 4 （24-25高二上・四川乐山市第一中学・期中） Apply for the 2024—2025 School Year We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.   Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024—2025 school year will be available late September with a January 22,2024 deadline. Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6,2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due. Important Dates September 2023 —April 2024 Marist School admissions events Late September 2023 Marist 2024——2025 application available in Ravenna October 2023 —January 2024 Required SSAT testing December 3, 2023 Open House January 22,2024 Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due February 1,2024 Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due February 12, 2024 Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application March 30, 2024 AAAIS common notification date April 11, 2024 Deadline to respond to offer of admission 10．Who is this article mainly intended for? A．Students in 7th or 9th grades. B．Students in 6th or 8th grades. C．Parents of children in 6th or 8th grades. D．Parents of children in 7th or 9th grades. 11．What do we know about Ravenna? A．It deals with entry applications. B．It promotes school management. C．It is accessible the whole school year. D．It monitors the admissions process. 12．Which can be a possible date for candidates to submit teacher evaluations? A．August 30,2023. B．January 26,2024. C．February 3,2024. D．March 30,2024 Passage 5 （23-24高二上・四川双流棠湖中学・期中） Four Interesting Science Museums Polytechnic Museum, Russia For many guests of the capital, some of the most vivid childhood memories are associated with this museum. A variety of technical fields are presented in 65 halls-Mining, Space, Energy, and Transportation, etc. And the exposition (博览会) is the only museum project in Russia about the history of the bike. The interactive division “Technoplay” is open, where you not only can but also need touch most of the exhibits with your hands. In addition to self-experimentation, for personal requests the museum’s experts will show many entertaining experiments. Eureka, England The Eureka educational center is a huge complex where modern science and technology are becoming clear, even to kids. The main exhibition is devoted to the human body, the laws of physics and natural things. Visitors can obtain energy or create paper with their own hands. On the area of the Eureka educational park there is a botanical garden and a collection of minerals from the rock types of Finland is presented there. Deutsches Museum, Germany In this museum you can see more than 100 thousand different items from windmills (风车) to medical equipment. All aspects of industrial production appear before the eyes. Several museum rooms are arranged especially for children-there are exhibits that entertain kids starting from three. NEMO, the Netherlands The largest Dutch research centre stands ready to share its secrets with everyone. This immersion (沉浸) in the world of science and technology will not be dull. All significant information is presented in the form of exciting games. All exhibits are interactive; visitors are allowed to touch, pull and press on anything. The museum is for children from 6 to 16, as well as for their parents-it will be interesting to all. 13．What can we learn from paragraph one? A．Visitors will show entertaining experiments. B．Kids have the chance to watch entertaining movies. C．If you are interested in the exhibits, you can touch all of them. D．Visitors can learn something about transportation. 14．Where should a kid go if he or she is interested in trees? A．Polytechnic Museum. B．Deutsches Museum. C．Eureka. D．NEMO. 15．What makes NEMO special? A．It is specially designed for children. B．It shows information of exhibits in games. C．Lots of enjoyable experiments are shown. D．Some exhibits can be touched or pressed. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （23-24高二上・四川雅安多校联考・期中） Our history is rich with remarkable scientists who helped advance the development of our society. Here are some of them. Isaac Newton (1643-1727) Isaac Newton is considered by many to be the greatest scientist of all time. There weren’t many subjects that Newton didn’t have a significant impact on—he was one of the inventors of calculus (微积分), built the first reflecting telescope, and helped establish the field of classical mechanics(力学). He was the first to divide white light into its component colors and he gave us the three laws of motion, now known as Newton’s laws. Emmy Noether (1882-1935) Emmy Noether was a German mathematician particularly known for Noether’s theorem, which establishes a fundamental connection in symmetries (对称) in physics. It is considered a milestone of modern theoretical physics. Her contributions are foundational in various branches of mathematics as well, such as abstract algebra, algebraic geometry and topology. Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855) Carl Friedrich Gauss was born in a poor family in Germany and quickly showed himself to be a brilliant mathematician. He published Disquisitiones Arithmeticae, a foundational textbook that laid out the principles of number theory. Many of the advancements that we’ve made in using computers to solve problems are solved using number theory. Gauss was productive, and his work on number theory was just a small part of his contribution to math. John von Neumann (1903-1957) Before 1940, John von Neumann focused primarily on mathematics. Then he turned to its practical use, designing the structure of nearly every single computer today. Right now, whatever device that you are reading this on, whether a phone or computer, is cycling through a series of basic steps billions of times over each second, steps that were first thought up by John von Neumann. Remarkably, He proposed a theory of global warming caused by human activity. 1．Who put forward a theory about an environmental issue? A．Isaac Newton. B．Emmy Noether. C．Carl Friedrich Gauss. D．John von Neumann. 2．What do the four scientists have in common? A．They showed a gift for physics since young. B．They contributed a lot to the computer field. C．They were highly established in mathematics. D．They were from a similar family background. 3．In which part of a newspaper may the text appear? A．Environment. B．Figure. C．Culture. D．News.. Passage 2 （24-25高二上・四川南充高级中学・期中） Camel caravans crossing desert dunes, merchants trading silks and spices at bazaars (集市) — these are the images that come to mind when we think of the Silk Roads. But the reality goes far beyond this. Rather than a single trade route from East to West, the Silk Roads were made up of overlapping networks linking communities across Asia, Africa and Europe, from East Asia to Britain, and from Scandinavia to Madagascar. This major exhibition unravels how the journeys of people, objects and ideas that formed the Silk Roads shaped cultures and histories. The Silk Roads were in use for millennia, but this visually amazing show focuses on a defining period in their history, from about AD 500 to 1000. This time witnessed significant leaps in connectivity and the rise of universal religions that linked communities across continents. Working with 29 national and international partners to present objects from many regions and cultures alongside those from the British Museum collection, the exhibition offers a unique chance to see objects from the length and breadth of the Silk Roads. From Tang Chinese ceramics destined for ports in the Middle East to Indian garnets found in Suffolk, they reveal the astonishing reach of these networks. Highlight objects from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan that have never been seen in the UK before also underpin the importance of Central Asia to this continent-spanning story. You’ll meet figures whose stories are relevant to the Silk Roads, including Willibald, a smuggler (走私犯) from England, and a legendary Chinese princess who shared the secrets of silk farming with her new kingdom. Crossing deserts, mountains, rivers and seas, the Silk Roads tell a story of connection between cultures and continents, centuries before the formation of the globalised world we know today. 26 September 2024 - 23 February 2025Daily: 10:00-17:00 (Fridays 20:30) See full opening hours Room 30The Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery Find Room 30 (Opens in new window) TicketsAdults from £22. Members and under-16s free. See ticket information Book tickets (Opens in new window) 4．Where is this text probably taken from? A．A history textbook. B．The website of a museum. C．A story about the Silk Roads. D．An academic article. 5．What can we know from the passage? A．The Silk Roads were just about exchanging goods. B．All the objects at the exhibition are from the British Museum. C．Ancient China was the most influential over that period. D．The Silk Roads made great contributions to globalization. 6．What time is not available to visit the exhibition? A．20:00, 15 November 2024, Friday B．12:00, 21 December 2024, Saturday C．11:00, 6 January 2025, Monday D．18:00, 11 February 2025, Wednesday Passage 3 （24-25高二上・四川攀枝花第七高级中学校・期中） What’s On?Print Your Voice We all know what our voice sounds like but what does it look like? How can the science of our voice be turned into art? Join us at the Print Your Voice workshop where your voice will be turned into personalized jewellery. Step into a special room to explore the soundwaves of your voice and create an individualized recording, saying whatever you like. Each visitor will then turn a blank silver pendant (饰坠) into a unique piece of art with the soundwaves of your recording.Suitable for ages 15+.Date: Sunday 13 August,10:00 am-1:00 pm & 2:00 pm-5:00 pm. Address: Powerhouse Museum,Harris Street,Ultimo Tickets: Adults $50, Teens (ages 15-17) $45 Making Your Future Discover Western Sydney University’s Maker Space and work through a 3D project in this hands-on workshop. See how 3D printing works and create your future just with the technology! Suitable for ages 16 and over.Date: Thursday 17 August,2:30 pm-6:00 pm. Address: Maker Space,Building Z,Western Sydney University Tickets: Free with booking Science of Cake Join scientist Subha Nasir Ahmad in a chat about some of the science of baking and see a cake-decorating show using techniques drawn from science. Pick up tips and tricks to improve your baking game as you observe an expert in action make a Sunny Bakehouse Cake.Suitable for ages 16+.Date: Saturday 19 August,9:00 am-12:00 pm. Address: Thrive 360,706/2 Huntley St,Alexandria Tickets: $50 7．What can you get if you visit Powerhouse Museum on 13 August? A．A small lovely robot. B．A 3D printed recording. C．A Sunny Bakehouse Cake. D．A piece of personalized jewellery. 8．What can visitors do when they attend Making Your Future? A．Play with robots. B．Have a free lunch. C．Experience 3D printing. D．Meet Subha Nasir Ahmad. 9．What do the three activities have in common? A．All are teenagers-targeted. B．All are science-related. C．All charge for admission. D．All take place on the weekend. Passage 4 （23-24高二上・四川成都石室中学・期中） Top Apps For Climate Activists The world population is at 7 billion and it’s predicted that by the end of this year there will be one smartphone for every five people in the world. That’s a lot of phones and a lot of information literally at our fingertips. Information is constantly changing and those of us working hard to protect the environment for ourselves and future generations need to have access to up-to-date material. Being a climate change activist can be time consuming. But there’s an app (or ten) for that! The number of apps out there is staggering. With these apps you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to stay in the know when it comes to your health, and the health of the environment. Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC) for Air Travel (iOS-Free) This app allows passengers to estimate the carbon emissions attributed to their air travel. It is simple to use—just select your origin and destination airports, specify the class of travel and number of passengers. View the carbon footprint and the distance traveled for your trip. Fooducate (iOS and Android-$4. 99) This app empowers food shoppers everywhere to make healthy, informed decisions while at the supermarket. Scan your food and Fooducate generates a letter grade (A, B, C, or D) for each product scanned, along with brief explanations and warnings about its nutrients and ingredients. There is also an option to enter the bar code manually. The app will recommend minimally processed, real foods which are naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Locavore (iOS and Android-Free) If you’re looking for the closest farmers market selling your favorite in season produce, then Locavore is the app for you. Locavore is a great app for those searching for local, in season, organic foods in your area. The app has one-click access to thousands of healthy, seasonal recipes and other information that can be shared with your friends and family. I like how the app not only lets you know which fruits and veggies are in season—it also lets you know how long they’ll be in season. Zimride (iOS and Android-Free) Ridesharing apps are all the rage. Zimride is a new spin on ridesharing, using social networks to enable real connections. Once you set up a profile you are able to book a ride in your area, or post a ride of your own. Drivers can charge for rides and Zimride doesn’t take a cut. Rides seem to be reasonably priced and since profiles are linked with Facebook it’s easy to check out your potential ride companions. 10．According to this text, the author recommends APPs because________. A．those APPs could help people gain the up-to-date material B．those APPs could forecast the changing climate accurately C．those APPs could help people who have a fast-paced lifestyle D．those APPs are free for those people who have a designated phone 11．If you want to find in season foods, which Apps should you download? A．Zimride. B．Fooducate. C．Locavore. D．CEC for Air Travel. 12．What can we learn about the APPs mentioned in this passage? A．Zimride will charge for rides and then take a cut. B．Locavore can tell us which fruits and meat are in season. C．CEC for Air Travel can calculate the accurate carbon emissions of passengers. D．Fooducate will recommend minimally processed foods naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （23-24 高二上・四川雅安天立学校・期中） Many libraries around the world are as amazing in their architecture and organization as they are in the huge amount of knowledge they contain. With shelves and shelves of books, various collections and amazing historical and cultural displays. there are plenty of undiscovered wonders. Beinecke Rare Book Library (New Haven, Connecticut) Yale University has one of the most beautiful college campuses in America, and one of its most interesting features is the Beinecke Rare Book Library. It is one of the largest buildings in the world devoted to rare books and manuscripts (手稿) of famous people. From 2015-16 the library building was closed for 18 months for major improvement. Inside there is a statue of its main founder that rises up high. Vennesla Library (Vennesla, Norway) Located near the southernmost tip of Norway, Vennesla Library is more than a collection of books—it’s a city cultural center and meeting place. The building hosts a coffee shop, open meeting spaces, classrooms for children and adult education courses. and a cinema. It is mainly built out of wood. The long. thin beams (横梁) on the inside were designed to look like the inside of a whale. Suzzallo Library (Seattle) Among the many beautiful features of the campus at the University of Washington, such as its cherry flowers and a light rail station, Suzzallo Library was built in the Collegiate Gothic style. Its buttresses (扶壁) are decorated with 18 statues featuring famous academics and writers such as Plato, Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Galileo, Beethoven, Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. Library of Muyinga (Muyinga, Burundi) A school for deaf children, the Library of Muyinga in Burundi was built with local techniques and traditions. A rope hammock (吊床) that hangs between the first and second floors of the library serves as part of the children’s reading room, a great place for indoor activities. More information of them is just a click away. 1．Which library is suitable for people who want to appreciate statues? A．Beinecke Rare Book Library. B．Vennesla Library. C．Suzzallo Library. D．Library of Muyinga. 2．What makes Vennesla Library different from others? A．It is mainly intended for children. B．It is a kind of culture complex. C．It is located within the campus. D．It is in a shape of a whale outside. 3．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A culture magazine B．A travel brochure. C．A website. D．A historical book. Passage 2 （23-24高二上・四川绵阳南山中学・期中） Often, there is a false idea that one must be “in-the-know” to truly appreciate artworks. However, fine art opens the door to everyone. Learning how to look at and understand artworks requires us to take the time to view, identify and think. Look at the Art As the first step, it’s necessary to take a moment to identify the artwork’s general features: ● Is it a painting, sculpture or craftwork? ● Does it appear chaotic (混乱的) or organized? ● Are the colors bright or soft? Identify the Art and Artist Knowing when or how the artwork was made and learning something about the artist can reveal more context. We all know the famous painting Guernica is a masterpiece created by Picasso in 1937. However, if we can find out Picasso composed the painting to reflect a bombing during the Spanish Civil War, we’ll know more about its anti-war meaning. Even if the historical context of an artwork is not obvious, knowing the year of its creation offers more context. Think About the Meaning Use what you observed in the first two steps to think about meanings the artwork could have. Consider what the title, the subjects, or the symbols meant to the artist when he or she created the artwork. What do the colors say about the artist, and how do they apply to the subjects in the art? For example, the owls in Lebo’s works represent wisdom, but why are they so brightly colored? In addition, ask how the art makes you feel. Many artists have specific meanings behind their art, but also encourage viewers to come up with their own explanations. Still, every explanation is not automatically correct, which is why the techniques described above are helpful in finding clues. The next time you’re admiring a work of art, keep these techniques in mind, and its meaning may unfold before your eyes. 4．What is the first step when viewing art? A．Doing some research on the artist. B．Being “in-the-know” about the work C．Identifying the work’s general features D．Knowing the year of an artwork’s creation 5．When thinking about the meaning of an artwork, you should ________. A．explain it freely B．choose a title for it C．describe it to the viewers D．ask how it makes you feel 6．The passage is probably written for ________. A．museum staff B．gallery visitors C．professional artists D．exhibition organizers Passage 3 （23-24高二上・四川成都石室中学・期中） Etiquette Matters Center presents a 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop Always want to give yourself the cutting edge that sets you apart from your peers(同龄人)? Our 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop will give you much needed improvement and empower you with the soft skills that will set you apart from your peers and serve you well into adulthood. This highly-respected, incredibly effective workshop is a hot favorite among parents and children. Through this workshop, our center aims to empower you with confidence in your interaction in various social situations. Highlight of the Workshop Day 1 Building self-esteem(自尊)through positive self-talk. Recognizing the importance of effective listening. Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence. Obstacle Course Confidence Challenge. Day 2 Manners in social media. Dining manners experience. Observing respectful manners in social settings. Presentation of certificates of completion to participants. Hurry! Slots Are Limited! Dates: 12 December(Saturday) &.13 December(Sunday) Timing: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Age of participants: 9 to 12 years old Fees: $ 650 per child(inclusive of course material and lunch and tea for 2 days) Early bird discounts: 5% off for participants who register before1 November and a free goodie bag worth $ 60. To register: Book through sistick.com or come down to our head office at 65 Bras Basin Road. For more information, please visit our website, call us or follow us on social media. 7．Participants in the workshop can . A．experience the joy of learning B．build social skills and confidence C．promote their relationship with peers D．gain excellent academic knowledge 8．Which activity might be beneficial to those who want to deliver a speech? A．Dining manners experience. B．Manners in social media. C．Mastering the art of public speaking. D．Developing effective listening skills. 9．Which of the following is included for all participants attending the workshop? A．Course material. B．Tea and supper. C．A free goodie bag. D．A discount for workshop. Passage 4 （24-25高二上・四川成都树德中学・期中） RHC Looks for Interns (实习生) Robust Health Corporation ( RHC )’s Internship Program offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate and postgraduate students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programs of RHC while enriching their knowledge and experience in the health field. Who are we looking for? — You are at least twenty years of age on the date of application. — You have completed three years of full-time studies at a university or an equivalent (同等学力的) institution. Applicants who have already graduated may also qualify for consideration if they apply to the internship within six months after completion of their formal qualification. — You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of RHC or a degree in a management-related field. — You are not related to a RHC staff member ( e.g., son / daughter, brother / sister, or mother / father). — You are fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment ( English/French ). — You have not previously participated in RHC’s Internship Program. How to apply? All applications should be made for the vacancies (职位空缺) posted on the RHC Careers site using the RHC corporate recruitment system ( Yapro ). Don’t miss the Application deadlines! September 1 - October 15, 2021 for an internship starting January 1 - June 30, 2022 January 10 - February 25, 2022 for an internship starting July 1 - December 31, 2022 By December 1, RHC will inform all selected candidates who applied in September and October. If you have not received any message from RHC by December 1 2021, it means that you have not been selected. For candidates who applied in January and February 2022, no information by April 15 2022 means that you have not been selected. You may apply again if you are still interested. 10．Which of the following applicants is possibly qualified for the Internship Program? A．A college graduate who is the son of a department chief in RHC． B．A twenty-one-year-old senior student who is studying in a university for the second year. C．A student who has graduated from university and has had two years’ working experience. D．A graduate student who has a first degree in clinical medicine and can speak fluent English. 11．How should students make the application? A．By emailing a resume to the RHC． B．By using a specific recruitment system — Yapro. C．By participating in a campus recruitment event. D．By visiting a local career information website. 12．A candidate can apply for the internship in the second half of 2022 on ______ . A．February 1, 2022 B．April 15, 2022 C．October 10, 2021 D．December 1, 2022 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $