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专题01 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 学校生活 话题4 生活故事 话题2 语言学习 话题5 人与动植物 话题3 方法策略 话题6 旅游观光 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 学校生活 Passage 1 A Guide to Freshman Food Service The URS Cafeteria opens from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with cash or your Students’Card. You can put cash into your Students’ Card at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food from the cafeteria, you can still use the tables to enjoy your meals, have your meetings with your friends and even study. Transportation The URS Express is a shuttle service. It transports students between campus and the Mattson Centre, the nearest shopping center. Operation hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $2. Academic Support All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge. Relaxation and Health The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m., closed on Sundays. The Fitness Centre is on the top floor of Douglas Hall. It is committed to physical, emotional, and social health. A doctor and a nurse are available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m 1．What can the URS Express do for the students? A．Provide students with campus tours. B．Carry the students to the lecture halls. C．Take students to the nearest shopping center. D．Provide convenient transport to students on weekdays. 2．Who can you get help from for your writing? A．The professors. B．Trainers. C．Volunteers. D．Classmates. 3．What can we learn about the Fitness Centre? A．Students can visit it on Saturdays. B．Students need to pay extra for its service. C．It is located on the ground floor of Douglas Hall. D．Students can receive treatment there if they get hurt. Passage 2 Here comes 5 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream. Yoga Club Yoga not only improves balance, flexibility, and joint stability, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday). Basketball Club Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly. Public Speaking Club The Public Speaking Chub will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday). Media Club The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students’ writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from grades 6-12 and will meet once weekly (Monday). Book Club The Book Club invites students grades 6-12 who enjoy literature and reading. It’s a platform for meaningful discussions, comprehension enhancement, and good reading habits. Open to 8-15 students, it gathers every Friday to make reading enjoyable and broaden horizons. It aims to nurture a deep love for literature in a welcoming environment. 4．Which club can have the largest number of members? A．Yoga Club. B．Media Club. C．Public Speaking Club. D．Book Club. 5．How often does the Yoga Club meet? A．Once a month. B．Twice a month. C．Once a week. D．Twice a week. 6．For those who want to be a journalist, which club should they choose? A．Book Club. B．Yoga Club. C．Public Speaking Club. D．Media Club. Passage 3 Do you still remember what happened when you went to school on the first day? I still remember my interesting first day of school. On that day, I hurried to my science class in the morning and found a seat in the back .I waited there for 15 minutes before the bell rang. The science teacher told us about some class rules. No one talked to me, nor did I talk to anyone else. I was one of those very shy girls. After the science class, I had an English class. I thought it would be boring but it turned out to be very funny. When the classes of the morning ended, I went to lunch. I sat outside the dining room with no one to talk to and no food because I was too nervous to join the lunch line. I kept looking around hoping to see someone I knew but I never saw anyone. Lunch ended and I went to have my art class. I was the first one there and not even my teacher was there yet. So I sat at my desk and started drawing some pictures. I didn’t notice the rest of the class walking in or the girl who was standing behind me till I was surprised by the voice, "So what are you drawing?" It was a girl who had really long hair. She ended up being my best friend and one of the kindest and liveliest girls I knew. In the next class meeting, the teacher asked us to talk about the past holiday. I was glad to make some new friends in the class. The first day of high school was hard for me but I got through it. 7．What do we know about the writer’s science class? A．She was 15 minutes late for it. B．She made some new friends. C．She learned some class rules. D．She sat in the front row. 8．According to the writer, the English class was _____. A．boring B．useful C．hard D．interesting 9．The writer had no lunch because she ______. A．was afraid to stand in line B．forgot the lunchtime C．wasn’t hungry D．didn’t like the dining room 10．In the art class, the writer _____. A．met someone she knew before B．talked about her past holiday C．got to know a lively girl D．drew some pictures about her class Passage 4 Free Online Drawing Classes Drawing is a skill you can learn at any age. When you are ready, you can learn the basics of drawing by taking one or more of the free online drawing classes offered here. The websites all offer helpful instruction for beginning artists, and many of them offer classes at intermediate (中级的) or high levels. When you use the websites as your art instructors, you can log on to learn whenever you please. Artyfactory The Artyfactory Art Lessons Gallery offers free online art lessons that include basic drawing classes for pencil, ink and colored pencil. For visitors who want to expand their knowledge of art, the site also offers an Art Appreciation Gallery and a Design Lessons Gallery. Academy of Art University This free video class from the Academy of Art University called “How to Draw a Head” teaches you how to draw a head from a photo or from memory. The instruction is mainly on facial proportion (比例), expression and drawing basics. How to Draw It The How to Draw It website offers a simple approach to drawing animals and people. The animal tutorials (教程) are super easy to do, while the people lessons are a bit more difficult. All are free to visitors and making fast progress in your drawing skills is possible. Free Online Art Classes This site covers a range of art classes, but there are several free drawing tutorials for online learners, including: Learn Basic Drawing, Draw with Pen and Ink, and Learn Colored Pencils. Some of the classes are downloadable and some are in video form. 11．What is special about the drawing classes offered by How to Draw It? A．They have different levels. B．They are quite hard to learn. C．They focus on people and animals. D．They charge learners a little money. 12．Which website provides head drawing lessons? A．Artyfactory. B．Academy of Art University. C．How to Draw It. D．Free Online Art Classes. 13．What do the drawing classes on Artyfactory and Free Online Art Classes have in common? A．They are for adult learners. B．They provide download services. C．They have art appreciation classes. D．They teach basic drawing techniques. Passage 5 As the sun sets and the city is enveloped in the peaceful cover of night, a new trend (趋势) is rising quietly across China: the 24-hour library. In addition to staying open 24 hours a day, and featuring a wide variety of books, these libraries are equipped with comprehensive study facilities, including water, electricity, power outlets and restrooms. Some even offer soft drink services and dining options. For Ye, a 25-year-old from Weihai, East China’s Shandong Province, the local 24-hour library is an invaluable resource as she is preparing for the civil service exam. Hired full-time, she finds that traditional library hours do not meet her study needs. “The traditional local libraries usually open at 9 a. m. and close at 10 p. m., which isn’t convenient for working people like me. I can only devote myself to studying early in the morning or late at night,” Ye said. Similarly, Ma, a 20-year-old sophomore from East China’s Anhui Province, often visits a 24-hour library in Huai’an. During long holidays such as the summer and winter vacations, she goes there almost every day, staying for up to nine hours each time to study subjects like computer science, English, and law, according to Ma. “This library is very quiet as many people are studying. It motivates me,” Ma noted, although she admitted that occasional noise can be a distraction. A social media user surnamed Luo often visits a 24-hour library in Beijing’s Xicheng district. “The place is packed with more people reading than working, and others preparing for exams. The atmosphere is quite peaceful,” Luo told the Global Times. “There’s a noticeable increase in visitors at night, including seniors with children and professionals, but most go there to read. It feels quite relaxing. Now, besides cafes, there’s another place for me to go after work in the evening ,” Luo added. According to a national reading survey, in April, the average Chinese adult read 4.75 physical books and 3.40 e-books in 2023. As of the end of 2023, China boasted 3,246 public libraries with a total collection of 1.44 billion books, marking a 5.6 percent increase from 2022. 14．What do we know about the 24-hour library? A．It shows the growing love for reading among Chinese citizens. B．Readers can borrow and return books using the self-service machine. C．Reading has become an important part of promoting public education. D．We can invite authors where they share their thoughts and experiences with us. 15．What is the main reason Ye chooses to study at the 24-hour library? A．Because it provides a wide range of information resources. B．Because it offers various choices and convenience. C．Because she enjoys the public study atmosphere. D．Because she longs for the public cultural spaces. 16．How many physical books did the average Chinese adult read in 2023? A．4.75. B．3.40. C．5.60. D．1.44. 17．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．24-hour libraries gain popularity across China. B．The libraries are not just a leisure, but a way of life. C．Readers go after a spiritual and cultural life. D．There’s a noticeable increase in visitors to libraries. 话题2 语言学习 Passage 1 Like any language, English has many variations in vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. The differences can be regional or even exist within the same city! As a Canadian who lives in Vancouver, I have always known about these differences, but I didn’t get to experience them firsthand until I began attending an American university. I found that there are some Canadian words that people in the US just don’t understand, such as a “tuque”, which is a warm hat, and “runners”, which are sneakers. My friends tease me every time I use the “washroom,” as the word isn’t used in the US — “bathroom”, “toilet” and “restroom” are often used instead. Similarly, when I asked my friend what marks he got on his test, he gave me a confused look. People in the US only say “grades”. Though certain Canadian expressions sound very different from our North American neighbor, they share the same original language because both served as colonies of the former British Empire. This cultural heritage survives through speech and language. Unlike American English, most Canadian spellings are similar to the British words. In the US, words like “harbour” and “colour” are spelled without the “u”. Even so, some words changed in Canada, like “aluminum (铝)”. British people spell and pronounce this word as “aluminium”. As a result, Canadian English has developed an identity of its own. For instance, we cannot forget the most important word in Canadian English: sorry. While it isn’t really the most important word, Canadians have a reputation for being polite and friendly. I, for one, want to protect that reputation and honor my Canadian roots, even while I’m in the United States. “Language brings with it an identity and a culture,” wrote South African comedian Trevor Noah in his book, Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood. “A language barrier says ” We’re different.” A shared language says “We’re the same’.” 1．Which one is wrong according to the passage? A．All the Canadian words aren’t understood by the people in the US. B．Englishes vary only in vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. C．A word may be pronounced differently in the same city. D．The author didn’t realize the differences until attending an American university. 2．Why the word “sorry” is so important in Canada? A．Because it is commonly used in Canada. B．Because it shows the politeness and friendliness of Canadians. C．Because people can understand it more easily. D．Because its meaning in Canada is different from that in other countries. 3．We can learn from the text that . A．language is an important carrier of culture B．most of the languages have the same origin C．one culture’s meat is another culture’s poison D．honesty is the key to crossing the language barrier 4．Which can be the best title of the passage? A．Language defines the identity of people B．The differences in spelling, vocabulary and pronunciations C．The differences between Canadian and American English D．Different places, different languages. Passage 2 It’s common that a Japanese-American bows on the phone — but only in Japanese. Behaviors and manners can become so routine that they appear even when there’s no need for them. Those who are bilingual (双语的) and bicultural know first-hand that how we behave can depend on what language we are speaking. Scientists have shown that who you are in the moment can depend on the language you are using at that time. This is because when you have an experience, the language you are using becomes associated with it. For bilingual people, this means certain memories are more closely associated with one language than the other — a phenomenon called “language-dependent memory”. For example, a childhood memory is more likely to be remembered when the language spoken during that childhood event is spoken again. How we think and feel can thus change depending on what language we are using. For example, people who are bilingual have an intensified (增强的) stress response when listening to the words of scolding in a native language. This may be, in part, because our early memories associated with learning a “bad” word or being scolded by our parents happened in our native language. Because emotions play a key role in how we make decisions, people are often more sensible when making choices in the less emotional foreign language. Language can even influence our decisions. When asked whether they would be willing to give one person’s life to save a group, people who speak more than one language are much more likely to say “yes” when answering in a foreign language. The unpleasant feelings that can prevent us from making difficult choices are reduced when we’re using a non-native language. The language we speak has an influence on how we think, feel, and even behave. In a way, knowing different languages can provide people with a variety of views through which to see the world. 5．Why is the example of the Japanese-American mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To show Japanese people are polite. B．To show bowing is good manners. C．To show culture affects a person greatly. D．To show language affects a person’s behavior. 6．Why is a “language-dependent memory” so called? A．Memories are greatly influenced by a certain language. B．A childhood memory can be recalled in a certain language. C．A good memory can help you learn a language well. D．A language can determine a person’s memory. 7．When can a person who is bilingual make a wise decision? A．When speaking a native language. B．When speaking a foreign language. C．When making a random choice. D．When feeling very delighted. 8．What does the text mainly tell us? A．The language you are speaking determines your character. B．You can be influenced by the language you are speaking. C．A new language can bring out a new self. D．The more languages we learn, the better future we will have. Passage 3 If you want to become a fluent English speaker, you should take some advice: there are four skills in learning English. They are listening, speaking, reading and writing. The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills you should first master the skills of reading and listening. Read as much as you can. But your reading must be active. It means that you must think about the meaning of the sentences, the meaning of the unfamiliar words, etc. There is no need for you to pay much attention to grammar - or try to understand all the unfamiliar words you encounter, but the fact you see them for the first time and recognize them whenever you see them, for example in other passages or books, is enough. It would be better to prepare yourself a notebook so you can write down the important words or sentences in it. As for listening, there are two choices: besides reading, you can listen every day for about 30 minutes. You can only pay attention to your reading and become skillful at your reading, then you can catch up on your listening. Since you have lots of inputs in your mind, you can easily guess what the speaker is going to say. This never means that you should not practice listening. For listening you can listen to cartoons or some movies that are specially made for children. Their languages are easy. Or if you are good at listening, you can listen to VOA or BBC programs every day. Again the thing to remember is being active in listening and preferably taking some notes. If you follow these pieces of advice, your speaking and writing will improve automatically, and you can be sure that with a little effort they will become perfect. 9．According to the author, which should you improve first among the four skills? A．Reading and listening B．Reading and writing C．Writing and speaking D．Speaking and listening 10．To improve your reading, when you read you should ____. A．look up all the new words in the dictionary. B．think about what you are reading actively C．spend more time studying grammar D．copy as many words and sentences as possible 11．The underlined words “encounter” in paragraph 3 probably be replaced by_____. A．meet by accident B．discover C．find on purpose D．look for 12．The author seems to agree with the view that _____. A．everyone should listen to VOA or BBC programs every day B．you needn’t practice listening if you keep in reading every day C．being good at reading is helpful in improving your listening D．you should take notes of whatever you are hearing Passage 4 The English spoken in Australia, Great Britain and America has a surprising number of differences. Here are some of the common differences that you will find between these three kinds of English. Pronunciation among the three types of English can be different. In American English, the “r” at the end of a word almost always affects its pronunciation, while in Australian and British English, the “r” is often silent. Australian English is unique due to the fact that many words have sounds that are gone. Instead of saying “good day”, Australian speakers say “g’ day”. The main pronunciation difference between the three, however, is the pronunciation of the vowel (元音) sounds. Not only do the three types of English sound different, but they are also spelled differently. In some ways, the spelling shows the difference in pronunciation. For example, Americans use the word airplane. In Great Britain, the word is aeroplane, and it is pronounced with an “o” sound. Another example is the word aluminium, which is the UK spelling, and aluminum is the US spelling. Can you find the difference? In this example, the Australian spelling is the same as the UK spelling. Another common spelling difference between British English and American English is the use of - our or -or at the end of a word. For example, in the UK, colour, flavour, honour are words that all end with -our. In America, they are spelled with -or endings. In Australia, the -our spelling is almost universal. Also, the endings -re and -er are different between different English dialects. In America, you will go to the theater or fitness center, while in Britain you will visit the theatre or fitness centre. Again, Australian English follows the British way. 13．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this text? A．To show that English has developed differently in different countries B．To tell the differences between American, British and Australian English C．To encourage us to explore the differences of English used in different countries D．To suggest we speak different English when we are chatting with people from different countries 14．The main pronunciation difference between American English and British English lies in______. A．the sound of “r” at the end of words B．the words with sounds that are gone C．the vowel sounds of some words D．the last sound of many words 15．Which of the following words belongs to the Australian spelling? A．Airplane B．Flavor. C．Theater D．Aluminium 16．After reading the text, we can learn that______. A．Australian English has become the most popular English now B．Australian English is more difficult to learn than American English C．Australian English is more difficult to follow than American English D．Australian English follows the British way more than the American way Passage 5 When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents (口音), most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/ Chinese/ etc. But this kind of response makes me fail to understand the true meaning of accents. Usually, what we mean when we say someone “has an accent” is that their accent is different from the local one, or that pronunciations are different from our own. But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice. Funnily enough, in terms of the language study, every person speaks with an accent. It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents. Even if you don’t hear it yourself, you speak with some sort of accent. In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”. We all do! Every person speaks a dialect (方言), too. In the field of language study, a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure, phrases and words. For instance, “You got eat or not?” (meaning “Have you eaten?”) is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English. The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong” or “ungrammatical”. The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different? We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects — for the benefit of everyone. Language differences like these provide deep understandings into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is definitely a part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way. 17．What does the author think of his/ her friends’ response in paragraph 1? A．It reflects their self-confidence. B．It reflects their language levels. C．It misses the point of communication. D．It misses the real meaning of accents. 18．Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English? A．To support the use of dialects. B．To show the diversity of dialects. C．To correct a grammatical mistake. D．To highlight a traditional approach. 19．What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph? A．Learn to speak with your local dialect. B．Seek for an official definition of accents. C．Appreciate the value of accents and dialects. D．Distinguish our local languages from others’. 20．What can be a suitable title for this passage? A．Everyone Has an Accent B．Accents Weaken Our Uniqueness C．Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding D．Standard English Is at Risk 话题3 方法策略 Passage 1 Freshman year of high school is a big transition (过渡) for any student. Luckily, you’re not the only person going through this, and plenty of others have made the transition before you too. One of the ways in which high school is different from middle school or junior high the most is the higher expectations. You’ll find that you’re expected to keep closer track of your own schedule and responsibilities with fewer people checking up on you. At the same time, your classes are likely to become more challenging, and you might be participating in new school activities as well. Some students find it hard to keep up with everything at first, which is totally normal. One way to prepare in advance for these higher expectations is to make sure that you have organized schedules in place before you start high school. Another important skill for meeting these higher expectations is building a strong support network. No matter how strong a student you are, at some point you will need some help. Keeping healthy relationships with your friends and teachers is a great way to make sure that you have people who are willing to help when you need them. Try to get to know at least some of your teachers beyond your classroom communication. Be an active learner during class and stay after class to ask questions. Take advantage of email or class messaging systems. The better your teachers know you, the better prepared they’ll be to help when you need them. It’s important for you to keep in mind as you start high school that no one is perfect. Transitions are hard for everyone, and starting high school is a big transition. These challenges provide a great chance to recreate yourself. 1．In the author’s view, the biggest difference between high school and middle school is _______. A．different relationships B．the higher pressure C．high academic achievement D．the higher expectations 2．Which of the following suggestion is not mentioned in the text? A．Careful schedules. B．Healthy relationships. C．Using network information. D．Recreating yourself. 3．Who is the article written for? A．Students who are in trouble. B．Teachers who are responsible for students . C．Teachers worried about the students . D．Students stepping into senior high. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．How to Adapt to Senior High as A Freshman B．How to Become an Active Learner in High School C．What to Prepare to Keep up with Everything in High School D．How to Meet Your Teacher’s High Expectations Passage 2 Moving can be a stressful experience, having to pack all your belongings, but it can get even worse if your homeowner decides to keep your deposit(押金). Here are some experts’ top tips on how to best clean your house to get your deposit back. What Should You Clean to Get Your Deposit Back? ●Kitchen You should completely clean all kitchen equipment, including the oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, as well as kettle. ●Living Room Remove dust from all surfaces and furniture, including armchairs and sofas. Shelves, cabinets, tables, and chairs also need to be wiped down. ●Bathroom Housekeepers say that, when it comes to cleaning, the most important areas to focus on are the kitchen and bathrooms. Remove any stains(污渍), including in the sink, bath, and toilet, and make sure drains and plug holes are free of hair and water can flow easily. ●Bedrooms You should start by emptying all wardrobes and drawers, making sure they’re clear of debris, and then wipe them down. ●Staircases(楼梯) Staircases shouldn’t be neglected. It is most likely the first place your homeowner will see when checking out the place, so you want to give a good impression! How Careful Should You Be When Cleaning? It is generally suggested that you start cleaning the house after moving out, as it will be easier to clean without your belongings around. However, you should give yourself at least a week to clean, because deep cleaning a house is more difficult than doing the daily housework. 5．How many places need a deep cleaning according to the tips? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 6．Which seems to be the first area for the homeowner to look over? A．The staircases. B．The bedrooms. C．The bathroom. D．The kitchen. 7．Whom is the passage intended for? A．Housekeepers. B．Housewives, C．House renters. D．House designers. Passage 3 There are as many kinds of careers as there are people. They vary greatly in the type of work involved and in the ways they influence a person’s life. The kind of career you have can affect your life in many ways. By making wise decisions concerning your career, you can help yourself build the life you want. To do that, you need as much information as possible. The more you know about yourself, the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career. What do people hope to obtain from a career? Some people desire a high income. Some hope for fame. Others seek for adventure. Still others intend to serve people and make the world a better place. Before you begin to explore career fields, you should determine your values, your interests, and your aptitudes that will make you competent for your future work. Most people are happiest in jobs that fit their values, interests, and skills. Each person has many values, which vary in strength. For example, money is the strongest value for some people — that is, wealth is more important to them than anything else. As a result, they focus their thoughts, behaviour, and emotions on the goal of earning a high income. Other values include devoting to religion, taking risks, spending time with family, and helping others. Before making a career decision, you can ask yourself what is most important to you and examine your beliefs to better know your values. For example, is it important to you to work as a member of a team? Or would you rather be in charge or work alone? If working alone or being in charge is important to you, independence is probably one of your primary values. 8．How can we make a wise career decision? A．We learn more about ourselves. B．We stick to our beliefs more firmly. C．We change our interest more often. D．We find more career opportunities. 9．What does the underlined word “aptitudes” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Experiences. B．Abilities. C．Feelings. D．Families. 10．According to the writer, what is a satisfying career? A．It meets inner values. B．It brings huge wealth. C．It develops interests and skills. D．It forms values. 11．What does the writer convey to us in the last paragraph? A．The contents of our values. B．The foundations of our values. C．The places to achieve our values. D．The ways to understand our values. Passage 4 Want to catch more fish at night? Watch the moon! Using the moon, you are able to learn several things about fish at night. During a full moon night, you are most likely to find fish hiding in the shadows. When you find shadows on the water（from trees, etc）, you know exactly where you need to cast your line. If the moonlight is not shining down on the water and there are no shadows, the fish will be separated in the water, making your job of finding them much more difficult. On the other side of the coin, it seems like the fish are more likely to hit the bait（饵）when the moon is hidden, either by clouds or a quarter moon. So, the real trick is to use the moon to decide how you are going to fish that particular night. If you have a bright, full moon, head for the shadows on the water. If you are on the water and the moon is nowhere in sight, you can go straight to your favorite spot and fish like you normally do, but expect to get more frequent and harder hits on your line. Some fishermen swear they only fish during a full moon, others say no moonlight is best. I say, both are best; you just have to change your style depending on how much moonlight you have that night. Try it out for yourself and see if you get the same results. This tip alone has helped me catch some of the biggest fish in my life. Hopefully it will help you do the same. 12．Where should you cast your line during a full moon night? A．In a place with shadows. B．In a place near shallow water. C．In a place where it is very bright. D．In a place where thick grass grows. 13．On a night without moonlight, the fish usually . A．gather around the bank B．hide in deep water in groups C．refuse to hit the bait D．stay in different areas in the water 14．If you go fishing on a night without the moon, you ______. A．may get no fish at all B．can choose the usual fishing place C．will catch only small fish D．may have the fishing line broken 15．It seems that when fishing at night, the author ______. A．always choose a full moon night B．prefers to stay at a lonely spot C．doesn't care whether there's moonlight or not D．likes to change the fishing spot frequently 话题4 生活故事 Passage 1 Being the strong wife and mother that she is, Diana Register often hid her deep pain and suffering from those around her. In the weeks and months following her husband’s cancer diagnosis, Diana would search for “hiding” places where she could let the uncontrollable waterfalls of tears flow from her eyes. “The storage room was a favorite. Then was the shower. But when I wasn’t home, it was the parking lots that served as my hiding places,” she said. After her husband passed away, parking lots were Diana’s safe haven (避风港) for pain and sorrow. One day, as she was about to place her order in the Dutch Brothers coffee drive-thru (汽车餐厅), the wave of sadness hit her like a tidal wave in the middle of her conversation with a friend. “I could hardly catch my breath and the ugly crying started,” said Diana. “The problem was, I was stuck in the coffee line at Dutch Brothers, one place where all the workers are young, happy and jamming out to music. And there was no way out. I was literally blocked in, so unless I wanted to back right up into the SUV behind me, I was about to be seen for the mess I really was.” The barista, who was making and serving coffee at the window, handed Diana an iced coffee with a sweet and simple note on the top. “When I looked down in the cup holder, I saw it. A pink straw, and the words ‘We love you’ written around it.” The girl didn’t know Diana’s pain or her story, but she knew she was hurting and couldn’t fix it. “She wanted me to know I wasn’t alone and that whatever trial I was going through, there were people out there who cared about me.” 1．What would Diana do when she wanted to cry? A．Go out for a ride. B．Cry her eyes out totally alone. C．Have a conversation with her friend. D．Play hide-and-seek in the storage room. 2．What do the underlined words “the mess” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．Causing a car crash. B．Getting stuck in a long line. C．Having an emotional explosion. D．Having a quarrel with a worker. 3．Which of the following best describe the barista? A．Generous and passionate. B．Intelligent and open-minded. C．Caring and determined. D．Observant and warm-hearted. 4．What can we learn from Diana’s story? A．Don’t judge a book by its cover. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．God helps those who help themselves. D．Small acts of kindness make a difference. Passage 2 After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, stretched their legs together on walking holidays in Switzerland. In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders (滑翔伞运动员) launch themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the earth. “Some day I’d love to do that,” Thompson told Kenneth. But there was always so much to do in Interlaken. Besides, Thompson didn’t know if Kenneth would have enjoyed it. “He was not so keen on heights as I was,” she said. So she continued to watch the gliders take flight and land. Kenneth died in 2005. Eleven years later, Thompson finally took to the skies herself, in a paraglider at the age of 80. Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels free. Thompson did her second paragliding when she turned 85, and raised nearly 2,000 pounds for a local charity. Before leaving Interlaken after her second flight, Thompson asked the organizers about the age limit for paragliding. They said: “Any age, as long as you’ re fit.” Thompson, now 86, plans her third flight for when she is 90. Thompson grew up living above her parents shop in Belfast. At 18, she helped in the shop while studying for her music diplomas (文凭) in Stranmillis, south Belfast. She started to teach piano to local children, and at the height of her teaching she gave 70 lessons a week. She still has 15 pupils on her books. “Over the years I’ve had so many that I’m teaching their children now.” Is she scared of getting older? “Fear? No. People say: Isn’t getting old awful? I say: No. You are free to do more of the things that you want to do.” “People might worry about falling, it being the end of them. But that doesn’t bother me at all. When it’s your time, it’s your time. No matter where you are.” Thompson added. 5．What might inspire Thompson to try paragliding at he age of 80? A．Her love for nature. B．Her husband’s encouragement. C．Her long-held desire for it. D．Her wish to overcome her fear of ageing. 6．How did Thompson feel during her first paragliding? A．Free. B．Scared. C．Nervous. D．Uncomfortable. 7．Which of the following can best describe Thompson? A．humble and brave. B．honest and considerate. C．passionate and selfless. D．day-dreaming and adventurous. 8．How does Thompson view the risks brought by paragliding? A．She believes they don’t exist. B．She accepts whatever may happen. C．They add to the pleasure of paragliding. D．They prevent her from enjoying paragliding. Passage 3 I’m a seventeen-year-old boy preparing for my A Level exams at the end of the year. In the society where my peers and I live, we tend to accept the rat race values. As students, we want to get good grades so that we can get good jobs. I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment. Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad. Dad was a successful businessman who was rarely at home. Mum was a housewife who always felt bored and constantly nagged (唠叨) him to let her go to work. Their constant arguing bothered me, so I advised Dad that Mum would be better off with a part-time job. He agreed, and their relationship has improved since then. My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home. My grandparents had raised me since I was a child. I wept (哭泣) bitterly when they died. Unlike many of my classmates, I do not take part in my school’s community service to earn points. I enjoy my voluntary work and believe I’m contributing to a worthwhile cause. This is where I can help. I talk to the elderly, assist them with their daily life, and listen to their problems, glory days and the hardships they experienced. Last year, I hosted a successful New Year party for the elderly and they enjoyed a great time. Many expressed a desire to attend another party the following year. When I reflect on my accomplishments, I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate as well as find great satisfaction in it. 9．What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph? A．His good grades got him a good job. B．He refuses to compete with his peers fiercely. C．His views on social values are well known. D．He is content with his academic achievements. 10．Which role does the author play in his parents’ relationship? A．A helper. B．A judge. C．A monitor. D．A supporter. 11．What is the greatest accomplishment for the author? A．The contribution to volunteering. B．The success in exams. C．The recovery of confidence in life. D．The work in community service. 12．What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph mean? A．To depend on. B．To think carefully and deeply about. C．To pay attention to. D．To have a check on. 话题5 人与动植物 Passage 1 A new study published in Cell reports that a mosquito’s (蚊子) sense of smell is more complicated than thought. And it may explain how this insect is so good at seeking you out and so on. Meg Younger, a neuroscientist at Boston University, is co-author of the study. When I visited her lab, she introduced me to her subjects, opening up one of the large cubes set to 80 degrees. Each is filled with100-plus mosquitoes. Younger places one of the mosquito-filled cubes on a lab bench, and breathes out gently into it. Meeting the carbon dioxide, the insects go wild for other cues, like the complex blend of human body odor (气味)—that’s magnetic to a mosquito. This attraction isn’t merely a nuisance (麻烦事) for humans worldwide. So scientists have attempted to break it. But try as they might, it’s been frustratingly hard to find chemical means of battling mosquitoes. By looking into the mosquito’s brain to work out how it smells its surroundings, Younger and her colleagues have taken steps to do just that. Most of what they know about the neuroscience of smell comes from mice and fruit flies, where the wiring’s fairly simple. Each neuron (神经元) in the nose or antenna has one kind of receptor that detects a single kind of odor—say , a banana. And all the neurons with receptors for the banana smell connect to the same part of the brain. However, in case of mosquitoes, it doesn’t work. Younger and the others started searching inside mosquito brains, finding that each neuron there has multiple receptors that can detect multiple odors. The finding that a mosquito’s sense of smell is organized differently than expected may explain why its ability to sniff people out isn’t so easy to break. It gives the insect a kind of built-in redundancy (复置装置) in the system. Because humans all smell different, mosquitoes may rely on this redundancy to broaden their target of what a person smells like. This work could give researchers additional ways to prevent the bugs, like developing traps that contain new fragrance blends that are more attractive than people. 1．What might be the author’s job? A．An interviewer. B．A driver. C．A librarian. D．A dentist. 2．What does the underlined “it” refer to in the fourth paragraph? A．The attraction of mixed smell from human. B．The draw of carbon dioxide. C．The appeal of human body odor. D．The use of Chemical means. 3．What difficulty do the scientists have in the study? A．They hardly know about neuroscience. B．They cann’t locate mosquitoes’ brain. C．They want the theory of neuroscience. D．They are facing a new project. 4．What’s the author’s attitude towards the study? A．Negative B．Helpful C．Doubtful D．Inspiring Passage 2 According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), six red wolf pups (幼崽) were found in North Carolina’s Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge last week. That’s great news for endangered red wolves, and marks the first time these pups have been born in the wild since 2020. Long ago, red wolves lived all through the US Southeast. But as the wolves were hunted, and as more and more land was taken over for cities, roads and farms, the wolves began to die out. In 1973, a new law called the Endangered Species Act was passed, which was designed to protect animals that were in danger of dying out, like red wolves. At the time, there were only about 17 red wolves remaining in the wild.14 of those wolves were caught and fed by researchers to protect them. Then, the FWS conducted a program called the Red Wolf Recovery Program. But by 1980, red wolves were believed to have been extinct in the wild. Luckily, the wolves did well under people’s care, and their numbers continued to grow. Soon the FWS began releasing red wolves back into the wild. Those wolves with tracking collars spread out, paired up, and began to have pups. By 2012, red wolf numbers had hit a new high point of about 120 wolves in the wild. The program’s success led to many other programs aimed at bringing animals back from the edge of extinction. Sadly, though, wild red wolf numbers began to drop again. Some wolves were shot and others were hit by cars. As the number of adults fell. the number of pups being born also began to drop. In 2020, a total of four pups were born in the wild. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, no wild pups were born at all. So the news that six pups hatched in the wild this year is a huge boost. But the good news isn’t an accident. 5．How did the FWS protect red wolves? A．It made a new law to protect them. B．It kept them in the wild. C．It moved them into a new habitat. D．It carried out a recovery program. 6．What is partly responsible for the reduced number of red wolves in recent years? ? A．The lack of food B．The worsened weather. C．The illegal hunting. D．The loss of forests. 7．What will be talked about in the following paragraph? A．The accidents that happened this year. B．The effort the FWS has made. C．The wishes from the researchers. D．The health condition of the pups. 8．What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．Endangered Species Act Taking Effect B．Red Wolf Pups Decreasing in the US C．Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born in the Wild D．Future Faced by Endangered Red Wolves Passage 3 According to official government figures, there are more than twice as many kangaroos as people in Australia, and many Australians consider them dangerous. It is reported that kangaroos are involved in more than 80 percent of the 20,000 vehicle-animal accidents each year. In the country’s under-populated region, the common belief is that kangaroo numbers have rocketed to “pandemic (大规模流行的) percentage”. It is believed that killing kangaroos is critical to boosting the economy. Meat, skins and leather from kangaroos have been sold to 56 countries. Global brands such as Nike, Puma and Adidas buy strong, soft “k-leather” to make athletic products. And kangaroo meat is finding its way into more and more grocery stores. Advocates point out that low-fat, high-protein kangaroo meat is more environmentally friendly than greenhouse gas-releasing sheep and cattle. John Kelly, former executive director of the Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia, says, “Harvesting our food from animals adapted to Australia’s environment is extremely wise and sustainable. Many ecologists will tell you that there is no more humane way of producing red meat.” Opponents of the industry call the killing inhumane, unsustainable and unnecessary. Dwayne Bannon-Harrison, a member of the Yuin people of New South Wales, says the idea that kangaroos are destroying the country is laughable. “They’ve been walking in this land a lot longer than people have,” he says. “How could something that’s been here for thousands of years be ‘destroying’ the country? I don’t understand the logic in that.” Can Australians’ disagreement on kangaroos be solved? George Wilson, a professor from Australian National University, says that if kangaroos were privately owned, then graziers (放牧人) would protect the animals, treating them as possessions (财产). They could feed them, lease them, breed them and charge hunters a fee for access. “If you want to protect something,” Wilson says, “you have to give it a value. Animals that are considered dangerous don’t have value.” If kangaroos were more valuable than cattle or sheep, landholders would work with the kangaroo industry on branding, marketing and quality control. The government’s role would be oversight and regulation. 9．What do we know from the article? A．Kangaroos are to blame for most accidents. B．Global brands make small profits on kangaroos. C．Kangaroos are relatively friendly to the environment. D．Over-populated kangaroos are doing great harm to the country’s economy. 10．Why does Dwayne Bannon disagree to kill kangaroos? A．Because it is laughable. B．Because it is destroying the country. C．Because they have existed on Earth longer than man. D．Because they live in harmony with people. 11．Which of the following might be the benefit of privatization (私有化)? A．The popularity of kangaroo hunting. B．The reduction in the number of kangaroos. C．The establishment of more conservation areas. D．The better management of the kangaroo industry. 12．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To argue against the killing of kangaroos. B．To provide a solution to the problem caused by kangaroos. C．To present different opinions on the kangaroo industry. D．To stress the importance of protecting kangaroos. Passage 4 After years of heated debate, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and transported to the park. By last year, the Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than 170 wolves. Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental United States, but they were gradually displaced by human development. By the 1920s, wolves had practically disappeared from the Yellowstone area. They went farther north into the deep forests of Canada, where there were fewer humans around. The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results. Deer and elk populations — major food sources (来源) for the wolf — grew rapidly. These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), which reduced plant diversity in the park. In the absence of wolves, coyote populations also grew quickly. The coyotes killed a large percentage of the park’s red foxes, and completely drove away the park’s beavers. As early as 1966, biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park. They hoped that wolves would be able to control the elk and coyote problems. Many farmers opposed the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets. The government spent nearly 30 years coming up with a plan to reintroduce the wolves. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages the wolf packs in Yellowstone. Today, the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at Yellowstone. Elk, deer, and coyote populations are down, while beavers and red foxes have made a comeback. The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well. 13．What is the text mainly about? A．Wildlife research in the United States. B．Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area. C．The conflict between farmers and gray wolves. D．The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park. 14．What does the underlined word “displaced” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Forced out. B．Separated. C．Tested. D．Tracked down. 15．What did the disappearance of gray wolves bring about? A．Damage to local ecology (生态). B．A decline in the park’s income. C．Preservation of vegetation. D．An increase in the variety of animals. 16．What is the author’s attitude towards the Yellowstone wolf project? A．Disapproving. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Uncaring. 话题6 旅游观光 Passage 1 Four Great National Parks in Kenya Sibiloi National Park Established in 1973 by the government of Kenya for the protection of wildlife, it covers about 1,570 km². Since the national park is near Lake Turkana, one can see a large collection of ocean life — over 350 species — and abundant wild life in the area. Sibiloi is also home to important archaeological (考古的) sites, including Koobi Fora where the fossil remains have contributed more to the understanding of human evolution than any other site on the continent. Maasai Mara Maasai Mara was originally established in 1961 as a wildlife sanctuary (保护区). Now the total area under conservation in the Greater Maasai Mara ecosystem amounts to almost 1,510 km². The Maasai Mara is home to one of the most amazing wonders of the world. Millions of people come to the park between July and October to see wildebeests migrate (迁徙). Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park The name of this park was established in 1967 and it is situated 65 km north of Nairobi. It covers only20.7 km². If you want to do some bird-watching together with a sample of wildlife like buffalos, leopards, baboons, and mongooses, then this is the place for you! It’s particularly attractive for hikers or families wanting some freedom and exercise, outside their vehicles. Meru National Park Meru National Park, established in 1966, is located east of Meru, 350km from Nairobi. Covering an area of 870.44 km², it’s one of the best-known national parks in Kenya. Rainfall in this area is abundant, with 635-762mm in the west of the park and 305-356 mm in the east. The park has over 500 species of birds, and a wide range of wild animals, including African bush elephants, lions, African leopards, cheetahs, etc. 1．What is special about Sibiloi National Park? A．It is located in a coastal area. B．It has a large collection of wildlife. C．It is the oldest national park in Kenya. D．It is a place of archaeological discoveries. 2．Where can people observe the seasonal movement of animals? A．Maasai Mara. B．Meru National Park. C．Sibiloi National Park. D．Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park. 3．What do Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park and Meru National Park have in common? A．They are thickly forested areas. B．They were established in the same year. C．They offer hiking opportunities to visitors. D．They are great destinations for bird-watching. Passage 2 At 12, my father decided to take me on a trip to France. I had never been out of the country before, so I was very excited. My aunt, my father and I went around with my father showing us all the unbelievable sites in Paris. None of us spoke much French but we loved the city. We had taken the subway all over the city and were congratulating ourselves on our mastering what is honestly an excellent subway design that is pretty easy to follow. We decided to visit Versailles by train. We chatted happily along the way until my father realized we were far into the French countryside and no one around spoke English. We reached the end of the line and felt afraid when everyone finally left the train. An old man and his grandchild noticed us and came to help. He spoke no English, so in broken French we tried to explain. When he finally understood, this great man settled his grandson and showed us to the correct train and then boarded with us.   Later we knew the truth that there was a train transfer (转乘) and he didn’t want us to miss it. This kind man rode a train for an hour and a half out of his way to make sure that three Americans got where they wanted to be. He refused to let us pay for his ticket. He did it all with a gentle smile and patted our hands gently at the stop. Then in his quiet way, he boarded the train to return the way he had come. What impressed me most was the man and his kindness during the amazing trip. Some Americans think the French are rude for some reason, but I always try to persuade them to change their minds with this very story. 4．What happened to the author and his family on the train? A．They couldn’t understand the signs of the train. B．They failed to get off the train at the right time. C．They had different opinions about where to go first. D．They found it hard to communicate with the French. 5．How did the man help the author and his family? A．He paid for their train tickets. B．He showed them the returning way. C．He invited them to travel together. D．He led them to their place. 6．Which of the following can best describe the last paragraph? A．Seeing is believing. B．Being kind is a good manner. C．Travelling enriches one’s life. D．Helping others brings great pleasure. 7．What’s the purpose of the author’s writing the text? A．To explain an unexpected problem. B．To list the unbelievable sites in Paris. C．To share an unforgettable foreign experience. D．To show the importance of mastering a foreign language. Passage 3 Rome, Italy, Europe—A Walk Through History Every step in Rome is a walk through history. The city offers a look into the past with its ruins (废墟) and centuries-old buildings. Exploring Rome is also an opportunity to connect with the city’s cultural heritage (遗产). Best Time to Travel: April to June and September to October. Jaipur, India, Asia—The Pink City Jaipur is famous as the Pink City. It has a mix of royal (皇家的) history and a lively culture. The city’s special pink buildings, which show kindness, make a one-of-a-kind city view. Best Time to Travel: November to February. Cairo, Egypt, Africa—Land of Pharaohs Cairo serves as a gateway lo some of the world’s most attractive historical treasures. Visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, you’ll find yourself face to face with the heritage of ancient civilizations (文明). Exploring Cairo also involves wandering through the Khan El Khalili market to feel the modern Egyptian life. Best Time to Travel: October to April to avoid the heat. Istanbul, The Republic of Turkiye—Where East Meets West Lying at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, both geographically and culturally, Istanbul has a rich history, where influences from the East and the West are woven (交织). Famous buildings like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque show this mix. In Istanbul, different cultures’ coming together is real and it affects its food, art, how the city looks, and how people live every day. Best Time to Travel: March to May and September to November. 8．What’s the suggested time to visit Jaipur? A．April. B．July. C．October. D．December. 9．Which may one choose if he is interested in seeing different cultures in one city? A．Jaipur. B．Istanbul. C．Cairo. D．Rome. 10．What do the four places have in common? A．They are all capitals of their countries. B．They provide delicious food. C．They have rich historical background. D．They are known for their modern buildings. $专题01 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 学校生活 话题4 生活故事 话题2 语言学习 话题5 人与动植物 话题3 方法策略 话题6 旅游观光 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 学校生活 Passage 1 A Guide to Freshman Food Service The URS Cafeteria opens from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with cash or your Students’Card. You can put cash into your Students’ Card at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food from the cafeteria, you can still use the tables to enjoy your meals, have your meetings with your friends and even study. Transportation The URS Express is a shuttle service. It transports students between campus and the Mattson Centre, the nearest shopping center. Operation hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $2. Academic Support All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge. Relaxation and Health The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m., closed on Sundays. The Fitness Centre is on the top floor of Douglas Hall. It is committed to physical, emotional, and social health. A doctor and a nurse are available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m 1．What can the URS Express do for the students? A．Provide students with campus tours. B．Carry the students to the lecture halls. C．Take students to the nearest shopping center. D．Provide convenient transport to students on weekdays. 2．Who can you get help from for your writing? A．The professors. B．Trainers. C．Volunteers. D．Classmates. 3．What can we learn about the Fitness Centre? A．Students can visit it on Saturdays. B．Students need to pay extra for its service. C．It is located on the ground floor of Douglas Hall. D．Students can receive treatment there if they get hurt. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是写给大一新生的入学指南，介绍了学校的各种设施和服务。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The URS Express is a shuttle service. It transports students between campus and the Mattson Centre, the nearest shopping center. (URS Express是班车服务。它在校园和最近的购物中心马特森中心之间运送学生)”可知，URS Express可以带学生去最近的购物中心。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. (所有学生都可以进入道格拉斯大厅上层的写作中心。具备资格的志愿者将与你一起学习写作作业、语法、词汇和其他学术技能)”可知，你能从志愿者那里得到写作方面的帮助。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“A doctor and a nurse are available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance.(如果你有任何健康问题或需要即时的医疗帮助或个人建议，这里有一位医生和一位护士可供你咨询。这些费用已经包含在你的医疗保险中。)”可知，我们可以得知学生在健身中心可以得到治疗。故选D项。 Passage 2 Here comes 5 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream. Yoga Club Yoga not only improves balance, flexibility, and joint stability, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday). Basketball Club Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly. Public Speaking Club The Public Speaking Chub will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday). Media Club The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students’ writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from grades 6-12 and will meet once weekly (Monday). Book Club The Book Club invites students grades 6-12 who enjoy literature and reading. It’s a platform for meaningful discussions, comprehension enhancement, and good reading habits. Open to 8-15 students, it gathers every Friday to make reading enjoyable and broaden horizons. It aims to nurture a deep love for literature in a welcoming environment. 4．Which club can have the largest number of members? A．Yoga Club. B．Media Club. C．Public Speaking Club. D．Book Club. 5．How often does the Yoga Club meet? A．Once a month. B．Twice a month. C．Once a week. D．Twice a week. 6．For those who want to be a journalist, which club should they choose? A．Book Club. B．Yoga Club. C．Public Speaking Club. D．Media Club. 【答案】4．A 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了学校里五个最受欢迎的俱乐部。 4．细节理解题。根据Yoga Club部分中“The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12(该俱乐部将对7至12年级的10-16名成员开放)”可知，瑜伽俱乐部可以有16名成员。根据Media Club部分中“The club will be available to 8-12 members from grades 6 -12(该俱乐部将对6-12年级的8-12名成员开放)”可知，媒体俱乐部可以有12名成员。根据Public Speaking Club部分中“The club will be available to 10-12 members from grades 7 to 12(该俱乐部将对7至12年级的10-12名成员开放)”可知，公共演讲俱乐部可以有12名成员。根据Book Club部分中“Open to 8-15 students(对8-15名学生开放)”可知，读书俱乐部可以有15名成员。通过对比可知，瑜伽俱乐部的成员数量最多，为16人。故选A项。 5．细节理解题。根据Yoga Club部分中“The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).(该俱乐部将招收10至16名7至12年级的成员，并将每周(星期二)聚会一次)”可知，瑜伽俱乐部每周聚会一次。故选C项。 6．细节理解题。根据Media Club部分中“The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students’ writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts.(媒体俱乐部教学生新闻学的基础知识。该俱乐部从事广泛的活动，如采访教师和学生关于校园重大事件的写作，以及运营每周的学校广播)”可知，对于那些想成为记者的人来说，他们应该选择媒体俱乐部。故选D项。 Passage 3 Do you still remember what happened when you went to school on the first day? I still remember my interesting first day of school. On that day, I hurried to my science class in the morning and found a seat in the back .I waited there for 15 minutes before the bell rang. The science teacher told us about some class rules. No one talked to me, nor did I talk to anyone else. I was one of those very shy girls. After the science class, I had an English class. I thought it would be boring but it turned out to be very funny. When the classes of the morning ended, I went to lunch. I sat outside the dining room with no one to talk to and no food because I was too nervous to join the lunch line. I kept looking around hoping to see someone I knew but I never saw anyone. Lunch ended and I went to have my art class. I was the first one there and not even my teacher was there yet. So I sat at my desk and started drawing some pictures. I didn’t notice the rest of the class walking in or the girl who was standing behind me till I was surprised by the voice, "So what are you drawing?" It was a girl who had really long hair. She ended up being my best friend and one of the kindest and liveliest girls I knew. In the next class meeting, the teacher asked us to talk about the past holiday. I was glad to make some new friends in the class. The first day of high school was hard for me but I got through it. 7．What do we know about the writer’s science class? A．She was 15 minutes late for it. B．She made some new friends. C．She learned some class rules. D．She sat in the front row. 8．According to the writer, the English class was _____. A．boring B．useful C．hard D．interesting 9．The writer had no lunch because she ______. A．was afraid to stand in line B．forgot the lunchtime C．wasn’t hungry D．didn’t like the dining room 10．In the art class, the writer _____. A．met someone she knew before B．talked about her past holiday C．got to know a lively girl D．drew some pictures about her class 【答案】7．C 8．D 9．A 10．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在学校第一天的所见所闻和所感。 7．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The science teacher told us about some class rules.(科学老师告诉我们一些班级规则)”可知，作者在科学课上学会了一些班级规则。故选C。 8．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I thought it would be boring but it turned out to be very funny.”（我原以为会很无聊，但结果却很有趣。）由此可知，作者觉得英语课有趣。故选D。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I sat outside the dining room with no one to talk to and no food because I was too nervous to join the lunch line. (我坐在餐厅外面，没有人和我说话，也没有吃的，因为我太紧张了，不敢排队吃午饭)”可知，作者没有吃午饭，因为她害怕排队。故选A。 10．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“It was a girl who had really long hair. She ended up being my best friend and one of the kindest and liveliest girls I know.(她最终成为我最好的朋友，也是我认识的最善良、最活泼的女孩之一)”可知，美术课上，作者认识了一个活泼的女孩。故选C。 Passage 4 Free Online Drawing Classes Drawing is a skill you can learn at any age. When you are ready, you can learn the basics of drawing by taking one or more of the free online drawing classes offered here. The websites all offer helpful instruction for beginning artists, and many of them offer classes at intermediate (中级的) or high levels. When you use the websites as your art instructors, you can log on to learn whenever you please. Artyfactory The Artyfactory Art Lessons Gallery offers free online art lessons that include basic drawing classes for pencil, ink and colored pencil. For visitors who want to expand their knowledge of art, the site also offers an Art Appreciation Gallery and a Design Lessons Gallery. Academy of Art University This free video class from the Academy of Art University called “How to Draw a Head” teaches you how to draw a head from a photo or from memory. The instruction is mainly on facial proportion (比例), expression and drawing basics. How to Draw It The How to Draw It website offers a simple approach to drawing animals and people. The animal tutorials (教程) are super easy to do, while the people lessons are a bit more difficult. All are free to visitors and making fast progress in your drawing skills is possible. Free Online Art Classes This site covers a range of art classes, but there are several free drawing tutorials for online learners, including: Learn Basic Drawing, Draw with Pen and Ink, and Learn Colored Pencils. Some of the classes are downloadable and some are in video form. 11．What is special about the drawing classes offered by How to Draw It? A．They have different levels. B．They are quite hard to learn. C．They focus on people and animals. D．They charge learners a little money. 12．Which website provides head drawing lessons? A．Artyfactory. B．Academy of Art University. C．How to Draw It. D．Free Online Art Classes. 13．What do the drawing classes on Artyfactory and Free Online Art Classes have in common? A．They are for adult learners. B．They provide download services. C．They have art appreciation classes. D．They teach basic drawing techniques. 【答案】11．C 12．B 13．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个免费的在线绘画课程来学习绘画的基础知识。 11．细节理解题。根据How to Draw It中第一句The How to Draw It website offers a simple approach to drawing animals and people. 该网站提供了一个简单的画动物和人的方法。可知，How to Draw It网站课程以画动物和人为主。故选C项。 12．细节理解题。根据Academy of Art University中第一句This free video class from the Academy of Art University called “How to Draw a Head” teaches you how to draw a head from a photo or from memory. 这个来自艺术学院的免费视频课程叫做“如何画头像”，它教你如何从照片或记忆中画出头像。可知，Academy of Art University网站提供头像画教学。故选B项。 13．推理判断题。根据Artyfactory中第一句The Artyfactory Art Lessons Gallery offers free online art lessons that include basic drawing classes for pencil, ink and colored pencil. Artyfactory艺术课程画廊提供免费的在线艺术课程，包括铅笔、墨水和彩色铅笔的基本绘画课程。Free Online Art Classes中第一句This site covers a range of art classes, but there are several free drawing tutorials for online learners, including: Learn Basic Drawing, Draw with Pen and Ink, and Learn Colored Pencils. 这个网站涵盖了一系列的艺术课程，但有几个为在线学习者免费的绘画教程，包括：学习基本的绘画，用钢笔和墨水，和学习彩色铅笔。可知，这两个课程的共同点是教授基本的绘画技巧。故选D项。 Passage 5 As the sun sets and the city is enveloped in the peaceful cover of night, a new trend (趋势) is rising quietly across China: the 24-hour library. In addition to staying open 24 hours a day, and featuring a wide variety of books, these libraries are equipped with comprehensive study facilities, including water, electricity, power outlets and restrooms. Some even offer soft drink services and dining options. For Ye, a 25-year-old from Weihai, East China’s Shandong Province, the local 24-hour library is an invaluable resource as she is preparing for the civil service exam. Hired full-time, she finds that traditional library hours do not meet her study needs. “The traditional local libraries usually open at 9 a. m. and close at 10 p. m., which isn’t convenient for working people like me. I can only devote myself to studying early in the morning or late at night,” Ye said. Similarly, Ma, a 20-year-old sophomore from East China’s Anhui Province, often visits a 24-hour library in Huai’an. During long holidays such as the summer and winter vacations, she goes there almost every day, staying for up to nine hours each time to study subjects like computer science, English, and law, according to Ma. “This library is very quiet as many people are studying. It motivates me,” Ma noted, although she admitted that occasional noise can be a distraction. A social media user surnamed Luo often visits a 24-hour library in Beijing’s Xicheng district. “The place is packed with more people reading than working, and others preparing for exams. The atmosphere is quite peaceful,” Luo told the Global Times. “There’s a noticeable increase in visitors at night, including seniors with children and professionals, but most go there to read. It feels quite relaxing. Now, besides cafes, there’s another place for me to go after work in the evening ,” Luo added. According to a national reading survey, in April, the average Chinese adult read 4.75 physical books and 3.40 e-books in 2023. As of the end of 2023, China boasted 3,246 public libraries with a total collection of 1.44 billion books, marking a 5.6 percent increase from 2022. 14．What do we know about the 24-hour library? A．It shows the growing love for reading among Chinese citizens. B．Readers can borrow and return books using the self-service machine. C．Reading has become an important part of promoting public education. D．We can invite authors where they share their thoughts and experiences with us. 15．What is the main reason Ye chooses to study at the 24-hour library? A．Because it provides a wide range of information resources. B．Because it offers various choices and convenience. C．Because she enjoys the public study atmosphere. D．Because she longs for the public cultural spaces. 16．How many physical books did the average Chinese adult read in 2023? A．4.75. B．3.40. C．5.60. D．1.44. 17．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．24-hour libraries gain popularity across China. B．The libraries are not just a leisure, but a way of life. C．Readers go after a spiritual and cultural life. D．There’s a noticeable increase in visitors to libraries. 【答案】14．A 15．B 16．A 17．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国24小时图书馆的兴起及其对不同人群带来的便利。   14．推理判断题。根据第一段“As the sun sets and the city is enveloped in the peaceful cover of night, a new trend is rising quietly across China: the 24-hour library. (随着太阳落下，城市被宁静的夜幕所笼罩，一种新的趋势正在中国悄然兴起：24小时图书馆)”以及最后一段“According to a national reading survey, in April, the average Chinese adult read 4.75 physical books and 3.40 e-books in 2023. As of the end of 2023, China boasted 3,246 public libraries with a total collection of 1.44 billion books, marking a 5.6 percent increase from 2022. (根据一项全国阅读调查，2023年4月的数据显示，中国成年人平均阅读了4.75本实体书和3.40本电子书。截至2023年底，中国共有3,246个公共图书馆，藏书总量达到14.4亿册，比2022年增长了5.6%)”可推知，24小时图书馆显示了中国公民对阅读日益增长的热爱。故选A。 15．推理判断题。根据第二段“For Ye, a 25-year-old from Weihai, East China’s Shandong Province, the local 24-hour library is an invaluable resource as she is preparing for the civil service exam. Hired full-time, she finds that traditional library hours do not meet her study needs. “The traditional local libraries usually open at 9 a. m. and close at 10 p. m., which isn’t convenient for working people like me. I can only devote myself to studying early in the morning or late at night,” Ye said. (对于来自中国东部山东省威海市的25岁女孩叶来说，当地的24小时图书馆是她备考公务员时不可或缺的资源。作为一名全职员工，她发现传统图书馆的开放时间无法满足她的学习需求。“传统的本地图书馆通常早上9点开门，晚上10点关门，这对于像我这样的上班族来说并不方便。我只能在清晨或深夜投入学习。”叶说道)”可知，传统的本地图书馆通常早上9点开门，晚上10点关门，对于上班族并不方便，她只能在清晨或深夜投入学习。由此可知，叶选择24小时图书馆是因为更加的便利。故选B。 16．细节理解题。根据最后一段“According to a national reading survey, in April, the average Chinese adult read 4.75 physical books and 3.40 e-books in 2023. As of the end of 2023, China boasted 3,246 public libraries with a total collection of 1.44 billion books, marking a 5.6 percent increase from 2022. (根据一项全国阅读调查，2023年4月的数据显示，中国成年人平均阅读了4.75本实体书和3.40本电子书。截至2023年底，中国共有3,246个公共图书馆，藏书总量达到14.4亿册，比2022年增长了5.6%)”可知，2023年，中国成年人平均阅读的实体书数量是4.75本。故选A。 17．主旨大意题。根据全文内容以及第一段“As the sun sets and the city is enveloped in the peaceful cover of night, a new trend is rising quietly across China: the 24-hour library. (随着太阳落下，城市被宁静的夜幕所笼罩，一种新的趋势正在中国悄然兴起：24小时图书馆)”，第二段“For Ye, a 25-year-old from Weihai, East China’s Shandong Province, the local 24-hour library is an invaluable resource as she is preparing for the civil service exam. (对于来自中国东部山东省威海市的25岁女孩叶来说，当地的24小时图书馆是她备考公务员时不可或缺的资源)”、第三段“Similarly, Ma, a 20-year-old sophomore from East China’s Anhui Province, often visits a 24-hour library in Huai’an. (同样地，来自中国东部安徽省的一位20岁的大二学生马经常访问淮安的一家24小时图书馆)”、倒数第二段“A social media user surnamed Luo often visits a 24-hour library in Beijing’s Xicheng district. (一位姓罗的社交媒体用户经常访问位于北京西城区的24小时图书馆)”可知，24小时图书馆在中国各地都受到欢迎。故选A。 话题2 语言学习 Passage 1 Like any language, English has many variations in vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. The differences can be regional or even exist within the same city! As a Canadian who lives in Vancouver, I have always known about these differences, but I didn’t get to experience them firsthand until I began attending an American university. I found that there are some Canadian words that people in the US just don’t understand, such as a “tuque”, which is a warm hat, and “runners”, which are sneakers. My friends tease me every time I use the “washroom,” as the word isn’t used in the US — “bathroom”, “toilet” and “restroom” are often used instead. Similarly, when I asked my friend what marks he got on his test, he gave me a confused look. People in the US only say “grades”. Though certain Canadian expressions sound very different from our North American neighbor, they share the same original language because both served as colonies of the former British Empire. This cultural heritage survives through speech and language. Unlike American English, most Canadian spellings are similar to the British words. In the US, words like “harbour” and “colour” are spelled without the “u”. Even so, some words changed in Canada, like “aluminum (铝)”. British people spell and pronounce this word as “aluminium”. As a result, Canadian English has developed an identity of its own. For instance, we cannot forget the most important word in Canadian English: sorry. While it isn’t really the most important word, Canadians have a reputation for being polite and friendly. I, for one, want to protect that reputation and honor my Canadian roots, even while I’m in the United States. “Language brings with it an identity and a culture,” wrote South African comedian Trevor Noah in his book, Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood. “A language barrier says ” We’re different.” A shared language says “We’re the same’.” 1．Which one is wrong according to the passage? A．All the Canadian words aren’t understood by the people in the US. B．Englishes vary only in vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. C．A word may be pronounced differently in the same city. D．The author didn’t realize the differences until attending an American university. 2．Why the word “sorry” is so important in Canada? A．Because it is commonly used in Canada. B．Because it shows the politeness and friendliness of Canadians. C．Because people can understand it more easily. D．Because its meaning in Canada is different from that in other countries. 3．We can learn from the text that . A．language is an important carrier of culture B．most of the languages have the same origin C．one culture’s meat is another culture’s poison D．honesty is the key to crossing the language barrier 4．Which can be the best title of the passage? A．Language defines the identity of people B．The differences in spelling, vocabulary and pronunciations C．The differences between Canadian and American English D．Different places, different languages. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章通过作者的亲身经历，介绍了加拿大英语与美国英语的差异。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Like any language, English has many variations in vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. The differences can be regional or even exist within the same city! (和其他语言一样，英语在词汇、拼写和发音上也有很多变化。这种差异可能是地区性的，甚至可能存在于同一个城市！)”可知，B选项“英语只在词汇、拼写和发音上有所不同”错误。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“For instance, we cannot forget the most important word in Canadian English: sorry. While it isn’t really the most important word, Canadians have a reputation for being polite and friendly.(例如，我们不能忘记加拿大英语中最重要的单词：对不起。虽然这个词并不是最重要的，但加拿大人以礼貌和友好而闻名)”可知，“对不起”这个词在加拿大如此重要因为它显示了加拿大人的礼貌和友好。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Language brings with it an identity and a culture(语言带来了身份和文化)”可知，语言是文化的重要载体。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Unlike American English, most Canadian spellings are similar to the British words.(与美式英语不同，大多数加拿大英语的拼写与英式英语相似)”结合文章通过作者的亲身经历，介绍了加拿大英语与美国英语的差异可知，C选项“加拿大英语和美国英语的差异”最符合文章标题。故选C。 Passage 2 It’s common that a Japanese-American bows on the phone — but only in Japanese. Behaviors and manners can become so routine that they appear even when there’s no need for them. Those who are bilingual (双语的) and bicultural know first-hand that how we behave can depend on what language we are speaking. Scientists have shown that who you are in the moment can depend on the language you are using at that time. This is because when you have an experience, the language you are using becomes associated with it. For bilingual people, this means certain memories are more closely associated with one language than the other — a phenomenon called “language-dependent memory”. For example, a childhood memory is more likely to be remembered when the language spoken during that childhood event is spoken again. How we think and feel can thus change depending on what language we are using. For example, people who are bilingual have an intensified (增强的) stress response when listening to the words of scolding in a native language. This may be, in part, because our early memories associated with learning a “bad” word or being scolded by our parents happened in our native language. Because emotions play a key role in how we make decisions, people are often more sensible when making choices in the less emotional foreign language. Language can even influence our decisions. When asked whether they would be willing to give one person’s life to save a group, people who speak more than one language are much more likely to say “yes” when answering in a foreign language. The unpleasant feelings that can prevent us from making difficult choices are reduced when we’re using a non-native language. The language we speak has an influence on how we think, feel, and even behave. In a way, knowing different languages can provide people with a variety of views through which to see the world. 5．Why is the example of the Japanese-American mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To show Japanese people are polite. B．To show bowing is good manners. C．To show culture affects a person greatly. D．To show language affects a person’s behavior. 6．Why is a “language-dependent memory” so called? A．Memories are greatly influenced by a certain language. B．A childhood memory can be recalled in a certain language. C．A good memory can help you learn a language well. D．A language can determine a person’s memory. 7．When can a person who is bilingual make a wise decision? A．When speaking a native language. B．When speaking a foreign language. C．When making a random choice. D．When feeling very delighted. 8．What does the text mainly tell us? A．The language you are speaking determines your character. B．You can be influenced by the language you are speaking. C．A new language can bring out a new self. D．The more languages we learn, the better future we will have. 【答案】5．D 6．A 7．B 8．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是人们会受到所说的语言的影响。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段的句子“It’s common that a Japanese-American bows on the phone — but only in Japanese. Behaviors and manners can become so routine that they appear even when there’s no need for them.(日裔美国人在电话中鞠躬是很常见的，但只在用日语时。行为和礼仪可能变得如此常规，即使在没有必要的时候也会出现。)”可知，日裔美国人在用日语打电话时也会鞠躬，这本来是没必要的，但是，这一例子正好说明语言会影响人的行为。故选D项。 6．细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“This is because when you have an experience, the language you are using becomes associated with it. For bilingual people, this means certain memories are more closely associated with one language than the other — a phenomenon called “language-dependent memory”.(这是因为当你有一种经历时，你使用的语言就与它联系在一起了。对于会说两种语言的人来说，这意味着某些记忆与一种语言的联系要比与另一种语言的联系更紧密——这种现象被称为‘语言依赖记忆’。)”可知，一些记忆现象被称作“语言依赖记忆”是因为记忆受某种语言的影响很大。故选A项。 7．细节理解题。根据第四段的句子“Because emotions play a key role in how we make decisions, people are often more sensible when making choices in the less emotional foreign language. (因为情绪在我们如何做决定中起着关键作用，所以人们在用不那么情绪化的外语做选择时往往更明智。)”可知，一个会说两种语言的人在说外语的时候能做出明智的决定。故选B项。 8．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段最后一句“Scientists have shown that who you are in the moment can depend on the language you are using at that time.(科学家们已经证明，你在那一刻是谁，取决于你当时使用的语言。)”和最后一段第一句“The language we speak has an influence on how we think, feel, and even behave. (我们所说的语言影响着我们的思维、感觉甚至行为。)”可知，本文主要讲的是人们会受到正在所说的语言的影响。故选B项。 Passage 3 If you want to become a fluent English speaker, you should take some advice: there are four skills in learning English. They are listening, speaking, reading and writing. The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills you should first master the skills of reading and listening. Read as much as you can. But your reading must be active. It means that you must think about the meaning of the sentences, the meaning of the unfamiliar words, etc. There is no need for you to pay much attention to grammar - or try to understand all the unfamiliar words you encounter, but the fact you see them for the first time and recognize them whenever you see them, for example in other passages or books, is enough. It would be better to prepare yourself a notebook so you can write down the important words or sentences in it. As for listening, there are two choices: besides reading, you can listen every day for about 30 minutes. You can only pay attention to your reading and become skillful at your reading, then you can catch up on your listening. Since you have lots of inputs in your mind, you can easily guess what the speaker is going to say. This never means that you should not practice listening. For listening you can listen to cartoons or some movies that are specially made for children. Their languages are easy. Or if you are good at listening, you can listen to VOA or BBC programs every day. Again the thing to remember is being active in listening and preferably taking some notes. If you follow these pieces of advice, your speaking and writing will improve automatically, and you can be sure that with a little effort they will become perfect. 9．According to the author, which should you improve first among the four skills? A．Reading and listening B．Reading and writing C．Writing and speaking D．Speaking and listening 10．To improve your reading, when you read you should ____. A．look up all the new words in the dictionary. B．think about what you are reading actively C．spend more time studying grammar D．copy as many words and sentences as possible 11．The underlined words “encounter” in paragraph 3 probably be replaced by_____. A．meet by accident B．discover C．find on purpose D．look for 12．The author seems to agree with the view that _____. A．everyone should listen to VOA or BBC programs every day B．you needn’t practice listening if you keep in reading every day C．being good at reading is helpful in improving your listening D．you should take notes of whatever you are hearing 【答案】9．A 10．B 11．A 12．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了如何流利地说英语和写英语。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段“The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills you should first master the skills of reading and listening. (你必须记住的最重要的事情是，如果你想提高你的口语和写作技能，你应该首先掌握阅读和听力技能。)”可知，阅读和听力是最重要的内容，故选A。 10．细节理解题。根据第二段“Read as much as you can. But your reading must be active. (尽可能多地阅读。但是你的阅读必须是积极的。)”可知，我们要积极的思考我们所阅读的内容，故选B。 11．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“but the fact you see them for the first time and recognize them whenever you see them, for example in other passages or books, is enough (但只要你是第一次看到它们，在任何时候看到它们（比如在其他段落或书籍中）都能认出它们，就足够了)”可知，指在阅读中你所遇见的那些你不熟悉的单词，能够认出它们就够了，故该词指“遇见”，故选A。 12．细节理解题。根据第四段“You can only pay attention to your reading and become skillful at your reading, then you can catch up on your listening. (你只有把注意力放在阅读上，熟练地阅读，你才能赶上听力。)”可知，擅长读有助于你的听力。故选C。 Passage 4 The English spoken in Australia, Great Britain and America has a surprising number of differences. Here are some of the common differences that you will find between these three kinds of English. Pronunciation among the three types of English can be different. In American English, the “r” at the end of a word almost always affects its pronunciation, while in Australian and British English, the “r” is often silent. Australian English is unique due to the fact that many words have sounds that are gone. Instead of saying “good day”, Australian speakers say “g’ day”. The main pronunciation difference between the three, however, is the pronunciation of the vowel (元音) sounds. Not only do the three types of English sound different, but they are also spelled differently. In some ways, the spelling shows the difference in pronunciation. For example, Americans use the word airplane. In Great Britain, the word is aeroplane, and it is pronounced with an “o” sound. Another example is the word aluminium, which is the UK spelling, and aluminum is the US spelling. Can you find the difference? In this example, the Australian spelling is the same as the UK spelling. Another common spelling difference between British English and American English is the use of - our or -or at the end of a word. For example, in the UK, colour, flavour, honour are words that all end with -our. In America, they are spelled with -or endings. In Australia, the -our spelling is almost universal. Also, the endings -re and -er are different between different English dialects. In America, you will go to the theater or fitness center, while in Britain you will visit the theatre or fitness centre. Again, Australian English follows the British way. 13．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this text? A．To show that English has developed differently in different countries B．To tell the differences between American, British and Australian English C．To encourage us to explore the differences of English used in different countries D．To suggest we speak different English when we are chatting with people from different countries 14．The main pronunciation difference between American English and British English lies in______. A．the sound of “r” at the end of words B．the words with sounds that are gone C．the vowel sounds of some words D．the last sound of many words 15．Which of the following words belongs to the Australian spelling? A．Airplane B．Flavor. C．Theater D．Aluminium 16．After reading the text, we can learn that______. A．Australian English has become the most popular English now B．Australian English is more difficult to learn than American English C．Australian English is more difficult to follow than American English D．Australian English follows the British way more than the American way 【答案】13．B 14．C 15．D 16．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了澳大利亚英语、英式英语和美式英语的一些不同之处。 13．推理判断题。根据第一段“The English spoken in Australia, Great Britain and America has a surprising number of differences. Here are some of the common differences that you will find between these three kinds of English. (澳大利亚、英国和美国所说的英语有着惊人的差异。以下是你会在这三种英语之间发现的一些共同差异。)”结合文章主要介绍了澳大利亚英语、英式英语和美式英语的一些不同之处。可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是区分美式英语、英式英语和澳式英语。故选B。 14．细节理解题。根据第二段“The main pronunciation difference between the three, however, is the pronunciation of the vowel (元音) sounds .(然而，三者之间的主要发音区别在于元音的发音。)”可知，美式英语和英式英语的主要发音区别在于一些单词的元音发音。故选C。 15．细节理解题。根据第三段“Another example is the word aluminium, which is the UK spelling, and aluminum is the US spelling. Can you find the difference? In this example, the Australian spelling is the same as the UK spelling. (另一个例子是单词aluminium，这是英国的拼写，而aluminum是美国的拼写。你能找到区别吗？在这个例子中，澳大利亚拼写和英国拼写是一样的。)”可知，aluminium这个单词在英国拼写和澳大利亚的拼写是一样的，故选D。 16．推理判断题。根据第三段“In this example, the Australian spelling is the same as the UK spelling. (在这个例子中，澳大利亚拼写和英国拼写是一样的。)”以及第四段“In America, they are spelled with -or endings. In Australia, the -our spelling is almost universal. (在美国，它们以-or拼写结尾。在澳大利亚，-our拼写几乎是普遍的。)”可知，澳大利亚英语更追随英式英语而不是美式英语。故选D。 Passage 5 When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents (口音), most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/ Chinese/ etc. But this kind of response makes me fail to understand the true meaning of accents. Usually, what we mean when we say someone “has an accent” is that their accent is different from the local one, or that pronunciations are different from our own. But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice. Funnily enough, in terms of the language study, every person speaks with an accent. It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents. Even if you don’t hear it yourself, you speak with some sort of accent. In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”. We all do! Every person speaks a dialect (方言), too. In the field of language study, a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure, phrases and words. For instance, “You got eat or not?” (meaning “Have you eaten?”) is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English. The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong” or “ungrammatical”. The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different? We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects — for the benefit of everyone. Language differences like these provide deep understandings into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is definitely a part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way. 17．What does the author think of his/ her friends’ response in paragraph 1? A．It reflects their self-confidence. B．It reflects their language levels. C．It misses the point of communication. D．It misses the real meaning of accents. 18．Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English? A．To support the use of dialects. B．To show the diversity of dialects. C．To correct a grammatical mistake. D．To highlight a traditional approach. 19．What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph? A．Learn to speak with your local dialect. B．Seek for an official definition of accents. C．Appreciate the value of accents and dialects. D．Distinguish our local languages from others’. 20．What can be a suitable title for this passage? A．Everyone Has an Accent B．Accents Weaken Our Uniqueness C．Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding D．Standard English Is at Risk 【答案】17．D 18．A 19．C 20．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要论述了每个人都有口音。从这个意义上说，指出某人“有口音”是毫无意义的。语言差异可以帮助人们洞察他人的文化经历和背景，因此我们要欣赏口音和方言的价值。 17．推理判断题。根据第一段“When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents, most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/ Chinese/ etc. But this kind of response makes me fail to understand the true meaning of accents.(当我跟一些朋友提到我们每个人说话都有口音时，他们中的大多数人都自豪地回答：“哦，我说的是标准的英语或汉语等等。” 但这种回应让我无法理解口音的真正含义。)”可知，作者认为他或她的朋友的回应忽略了口音的真正含义。故选D。 18．推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“Every person speaks a dialect, too. (每个人也会说一种方言。)”及本段后文“American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong” or “ungrammatical”. The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different?(以美式英语为母语的人会停顿，这并不意味着新加坡英语口语是 “错误的” 或 “不合语法的”。按照新加坡英语母语者自成体系的语法规则，这个句子结构规范，表意清晰。仅仅因为它与众不同，就该被视为错误吗？)”可知，作者认为不能因为它不同就认为它是错的。所以作者使用新加坡口语的例子是为了证明使用方言是可以接受的。故选A。 19．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Language differences like these provide deep understandings into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is definitely a part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way.(诸如此类的语言差异能让我们深入了解人们的文化经历和背景。在全球化时代，一个人的说话方式无疑是其身份认同的一部分。大多数人会很乐意谈论自己语言背后的文化。这样一来，我们会更多地了解我们所生活的世界，还能在这个过程中交到朋友。)”可知， 作者在最后一段中建议我们欣赏口音和方言的价值。故选C。 20．主旨大意题。根据第二段“In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”. We all do! (从这个意义上说，指出某人“有口音”是毫无意义的。我们都有！)”以及第三段“Every person speaks a dialect, too. (每个人也会说一种方言。)”可知，作者认为每个人都有口音，而且作者在最后一段指出不同的口音可以让我们更多地了解我们生活的世界，并在这一过程中结交朋友。故A项“Everyone Has an Accent (每个人都有口音)”最能概括本文主旨。故选A。 话题3 方法策略 Passage 1 Freshman year of high school is a big transition (过渡) for any student. Luckily, you’re not the only person going through this, and plenty of others have made the transition before you too. One of the ways in which high school is different from middle school or junior high the most is the higher expectations. You’ll find that you’re expected to keep closer track of your own schedule and responsibilities with fewer people checking up on you. At the same time, your classes are likely to become more challenging, and you might be participating in new school activities as well. Some students find it hard to keep up with everything at first, which is totally normal. One way to prepare in advance for these higher expectations is to make sure that you have organized schedules in place before you start high school. Another important skill for meeting these higher expectations is building a strong support network. No matter how strong a student you are, at some point you will need some help. Keeping healthy relationships with your friends and teachers is a great way to make sure that you have people who are willing to help when you need them. Try to get to know at least some of your teachers beyond your classroom communication. Be an active learner during class and stay after class to ask questions. Take advantage of email or class messaging systems. The better your teachers know you, the better prepared they’ll be to help when you need them. It’s important for you to keep in mind as you start high school that no one is perfect. Transitions are hard for everyone, and starting high school is a big transition. These challenges provide a great chance to recreate yourself. 1．In the author’s view, the biggest difference between high school and middle school is _______. A．different relationships B．the higher pressure C．high academic achievement D．the higher expectations 2．Which of the following suggestion is not mentioned in the text? A．Careful schedules. B．Healthy relationships. C．Using network information. D．Recreating yourself. 3．Who is the article written for? A．Students who are in trouble. B．Teachers who are responsible for students . C．Teachers worried about the students . D．Students stepping into senior high. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．How to Adapt to Senior High as A Freshman B．How to Become an Active Learner in High School C．What to Prepare to Keep up with Everything in High School D．How to Meet Your Teacher’s High Expectations 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了高一对于任何新生来说都是一个巨大的转变，介绍了初高中的不同，同时提出了如何在高一时作出适应性改变。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“One of the ways in which high school is different from middle school or junior high the most is the higher expectations.(高中与初中最不同的一个方面是更高的期望。)”可知，根据作者的阐述，高中与初中最不同的地方是（高中的）期望更高。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段内容“One way to prepare in advance for these higher expectations is to make sure that you have organized schedules in place before you start high school.(提前为这些更高的期望做好准备的一种方法是确保在开始高中之前，你已经安排好了时间表。)”，第五段内容“Keeping healthy relationships with your friends and teachers is a great way to make sure that you have people who are willing to help when you need them.(与朋友和老师保持健康的关系是确保你有愿意在需要时提供帮助的人的好方法。)”以及第六段内容“Be an active learner during class and stay after class to ask questions. Take advantage of email or class messaging systems.(在课堂上积极学习，课后留下来提问。利用电子邮件或课堂消息系统。)”可知，作者在文章中提到的建议有：做好时间安排表（A. Careful schedules.），与朋友和老师保持良好的关系（B. Healthy relationships.）以及利用网络消息系统了解老师（C. Using network information.）。而选项D“Recreating yourself.(重塑自我。)”是文章末尾段落句内容“These challenges provide a great chance to recreate yourself.(这些挑战为重塑自我提供了绝佳的机会。)”，为事实描述句，不是建议。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据文章末尾段内容“It’s important for you to keep in mind as you start high school that no one is perfect. Transitions are hard for everyone, and starting high school is a big transition.(当你开始上高中时，记住人无完人这一点很重要。过渡对每个人来说都很难，进入高中是一个重大的转变。)”可推知，文章的内容主要针对的要进入高中的学生。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章前两段内容“Freshman year of high school is a big transition for any student. Luckily, you’re not the only person going through this, and plenty of others have made the transition before you too.(对任何一个学生来说，高一都是一个重大的转变。幸运的是，你不是唯一一个经历这种情况的人，很多人也在你之前经历过这种转变。)”提出的话题可知，文章围绕“进入高一的个人转变”这一话题进行了讲述，接着在下文介绍了如何应对这一转变。因此，选项A“How to Adapt to Senior High as A Freshman(新生如何适应高中)”贴合文章主旨，可作最佳标题。故选A项。 Passage 2 Moving can be a stressful experience, having to pack all your belongings, but it can get even worse if your homeowner decides to keep your deposit(押金). Here are some experts’ top tips on how to best clean your house to get your deposit back. What Should You Clean to Get Your Deposit Back? ●Kitchen You should completely clean all kitchen equipment, including the oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, as well as kettle. ●Living Room Remove dust from all surfaces and furniture, including armchairs and sofas. Shelves, cabinets, tables, and chairs also need to be wiped down. ●Bathroom Housekeepers say that, when it comes to cleaning, the most important areas to focus on are the kitchen and bathrooms. Remove any stains(污渍), including in the sink, bath, and toilet, and make sure drains and plug holes are free of hair and water can flow easily. ●Bedrooms You should start by emptying all wardrobes and drawers, making sure they’re clear of debris, and then wipe them down. ●Staircases(楼梯) Staircases shouldn’t be neglected. It is most likely the first place your homeowner will see when checking out the place, so you want to give a good impression! How Careful Should You Be When Cleaning? It is generally suggested that you start cleaning the house after moving out, as it will be easier to clean without your belongings around. However, you should give yourself at least a week to clean, because deep cleaning a house is more difficult than doing the daily housework. 5．How many places need a deep cleaning according to the tips? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 6．Which seems to be the first area for the homeowner to look over? A．The staircases. B．The bedrooms. C．The bathroom. D．The kitchen. 7．Whom is the passage intended for? A．Housekeepers. B．Housewives, C．House renters. D．House designers. 【答案】5．C 6．A 7．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要是为租房人提供了一些建议关于如何最好地打扫所租房子，从而拿回押金。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段“However, you should give yourself at least a week to clean, because deep cleaning a house is more difficult than doing the daily housework.(但是，你应该给自己至少一个星期的时间来打扫，因为深度打扫房子比做日常家务要困难得多。)”可知，作者在本文中所列举的地方都需要深度打扫。而本文中一共提到了五个地方：kitchen、living room、bathroom、bedrooms、staircases。故选C。 6．细节理解题。根据●Staircases(楼梯)中的“Staircases shouldn’t be neglected. It is most likely the first place your homeowner will see when checking out the place, so you want to give a good impression! (楼梯不应该被忽视。它很可能是你的房主在检查时看到的第一个地方，所以你要给人一个好印象！)”可知，楼梯是房主检查时看到的第一个地方。故选A。 7．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Moving can be a stressful experience, having to pack all your belongings, but it can get even worse if your homeowner decides to keep your deposit(押金). (搬家可能是一件很有压力的经历，你必须打包所有的东西，但如果你的房主决定保留你的押金，情况可能会更糟。)”以及第二段“Here are some experts’ top tips on how to best clean your house to get your deposit back. (这里有一些专家的建议，教你如何最好地打扫你的房子，拿回你的押金。)”可推断，本文是为租房人而写。故选C。 Passage 3 There are as many kinds of careers as there are people. They vary greatly in the type of work involved and in the ways they influence a person’s life. The kind of career you have can affect your life in many ways. By making wise decisions concerning your career, you can help yourself build the life you want. To do that, you need as much information as possible. The more you know about yourself, the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career. What do people hope to obtain from a career? Some people desire a high income. Some hope for fame. Others seek for adventure. Still others intend to serve people and make the world a better place. Before you begin to explore career fields, you should determine your values, your interests, and your aptitudes that will make you competent for your future work. Most people are happiest in jobs that fit their values, interests, and skills. Each person has many values, which vary in strength. For example, money is the strongest value for some people — that is, wealth is more important to them than anything else. As a result, they focus their thoughts, behaviour, and emotions on the goal of earning a high income. Other values include devoting to religion, taking risks, spending time with family, and helping others. Before making a career decision, you can ask yourself what is most important to you and examine your beliefs to better know your values. For example, is it important to you to work as a member of a team? Or would you rather be in charge or work alone? If working alone or being in charge is important to you, independence is probably one of your primary values. 8．How can we make a wise career decision? A．We learn more about ourselves. B．We stick to our beliefs more firmly. C．We change our interest more often. D．We find more career opportunities. 9．What does the underlined word “aptitudes” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Experiences. B．Abilities. C．Feelings. D．Families. 10．According to the writer, what is a satisfying career? A．It meets inner values. B．It brings huge wealth. C．It develops interests and skills. D．It forms values. 11．What does the writer convey to us in the last paragraph? A．The contents of our values. B．The foundations of our values. C．The places to achieve our values. D．The ways to understand our values. 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．A 11．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了职业和人一样多，它们在涉及的工作类型和影响人的生活的方式上差异很大，您拥有的职业可以在很多方面影响您的生活。通过做出明智的职业决定，您可以帮助自己建立自己想要的生活。为此，您需要尽可能多的信息，您对自己了解的越多，选择满意的职业的能力就越大。 8．推理判断题。根据第一段中“By making wise decisions concerning your career, you can help yourself build the life you want. To do that, you need as much information as possible. The more you know about yourself, the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career. (通过对你的职业做出明智的决定，你可以帮助自己建立你想要的生活。要做到这一点，你需要尽可能多的信息。你对自己了解得越多，你就越能选择一份令人满意的职业。)”可推知，通过更多地了解自己，我们才能做出明智的职业决定。故选A项。 9．词义猜测题。根据划线单词句中“Before you begin to explore career fields, you should determine your values, your interests, and your… that will make you competent for your future work.( 在你开始探索职业领域之前，你应该确定自己的价值观、兴趣和……，这些都能让你胜任未来的工作。)”可知，你的才能使你能够胜任未来的工作。，此处划线单词aptitudes为“才能，能力”的意思，结合选项B项Abilities“能力”意思一致。故选B项。 10．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Before making a career decision, you can ask yourself what is most important to you and examine your beliefs to better know your values.( 在做出职业决定之前，你可以问问自己什么对你来说是最重要的，并检查你的信仰，以更好地了解你的价值观。)”可知，根据作者的说法，一些令人满意的职业是满足内心的价值观。故选A项。 11．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“For example, is it important to you to work as a member of a team? Or would you rather be in charge or work alone? If working alone or being in charge is important to you, independence is probably one of your primary values.( 例如，作为团队的一员对你来说重要吗？或者你更愿意负责还是独自工作？如果独自工作或负责对你来说很重要，那么独立可能是你的主要价值观之一。)”可推知，作者在最后一段向我们传达了理解我们价值观的方法。故选D项。 Passage 4 Want to catch more fish at night? Watch the moon! Using the moon, you are able to learn several things about fish at night. During a full moon night, you are most likely to find fish hiding in the shadows. When you find shadows on the water（from trees, etc）, you know exactly where you need to cast your line. If the moonlight is not shining down on the water and there are no shadows, the fish will be separated in the water, making your job of finding them much more difficult. On the other side of the coin, it seems like the fish are more likely to hit the bait（饵）when the moon is hidden, either by clouds or a quarter moon. So, the real trick is to use the moon to decide how you are going to fish that particular night. If you have a bright, full moon, head for the shadows on the water. If you are on the water and the moon is nowhere in sight, you can go straight to your favorite spot and fish like you normally do, but expect to get more frequent and harder hits on your line. Some fishermen swear they only fish during a full moon, others say no moonlight is best. I say, both are best; you just have to change your style depending on how much moonlight you have that night. Try it out for yourself and see if you get the same results. This tip alone has helped me catch some of the biggest fish in my life. Hopefully it will help you do the same. 12．Where should you cast your line during a full moon night? A．In a place with shadows. B．In a place near shallow water. C．In a place where it is very bright. D．In a place where thick grass grows. 13．On a night without moonlight, the fish usually . A．gather around the bank B．hide in deep water in groups C．refuse to hit the bait D．stay in different areas in the water 14．If you go fishing on a night without the moon, you ______. A．may get no fish at all B．can choose the usual fishing place C．will catch only small fish D．may have the fishing line broken 15．It seems that when fishing at night, the author ______. A．always choose a full moon night B．prefers to stay at a lonely spot C．doesn't care whether there's moonlight or not D．likes to change the fishing spot frequently 【答案】12．A 13．D 14．B 15．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了借用月光进行钓鱼的技巧。 12．细节理解题。根据文章第四段第一句“If you have a bright, full moon, head for the shadows on the water.”（如果是明月，就前往水中的阴影。）可知，在满月的夜晚，应该把鱼线投到阴影区。故选A项。 13．细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句“If the moonlight is not shining down on the water and there are no shadows, the fish will be separated in the water,”（如果月光没有照在水面上，也没有影子，鱼就会在水中被分开，）可知，在一个没有月光的夜晚，鱼通常在水中分散开来，待在水中不同的区域。故选D项。 14．细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句“If you are on the water and the moon is nowhere in sight, you can go straight to your favorite spot and fish like you normally do”（如果你在水面上，看不到月亮，你可以像平常一样直接去你最喜欢的地方钓鱼）可知，如果你在一个没有月亮的晚上去钓鱼，你可以选择平时钓鱼的地方。故选B项。 15．推理判断题。根据文章第五段第一句“Some fishermen swear they only fish during a full moon, others say no moonlight is best. I say, both are best; you just have to change your style depending on how much moonlight you have that night.”（一些渔民发誓说他们只在满月时捕鱼，其他人说没有月光时捕鱼是最好的。我说，两个都好。你只需要根据当晚的月光情况来调整自己的钓鱼风格可以。）可推断，月光对于捕鱼并没有太多影响，作者其实并不在乎有没有月光，只是自己需要调整下方法而已。故选C项。 话题4 生活故事 Passage 1 Being the strong wife and mother that she is, Diana Register often hid her deep pain and suffering from those around her. In the weeks and months following her husband’s cancer diagnosis, Diana would search for “hiding” places where she could let the uncontrollable waterfalls of tears flow from her eyes. “The storage room was a favorite. Then was the shower. But when I wasn’t home, it was the parking lots that served as my hiding places,” she said. After her husband passed away, parking lots were Diana’s safe haven (避风港) for pain and sorrow. One day, as she was about to place her order in the Dutch Brothers coffee drive-thru (汽车餐厅), the wave of sadness hit her like a tidal wave in the middle of her conversation with a friend. “I could hardly catch my breath and the ugly crying started,” said Diana. “The problem was, I was stuck in the coffee line at Dutch Brothers, one place where all the workers are young, happy and jamming out to music. And there was no way out. I was literally blocked in, so unless I wanted to back right up into the SUV behind me, I was about to be seen for the mess I really was.” The barista, who was making and serving coffee at the window, handed Diana an iced coffee with a sweet and simple note on the top. “When I looked down in the cup holder, I saw it. A pink straw, and the words ‘We love you’ written around it.” The girl didn’t know Diana’s pain or her story, but she knew she was hurting and couldn’t fix it. “She wanted me to know I wasn’t alone and that whatever trial I was going through, there were people out there who cared about me.” 1．What would Diana do when she wanted to cry? A．Go out for a ride. B．Cry her eyes out totally alone. C．Have a conversation with her friend. D．Play hide-and-seek in the storage room. 2．What do the underlined words “the mess” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．Causing a car crash. B．Getting stuck in a long line. C．Having an emotional explosion. D．Having a quarrel with a worker. 3．Which of the following best describe the barista? A．Generous and passionate. B．Intelligent and open-minded. C．Caring and determined. D．Observant and warm-hearted. 4．What can we learn from Diana’s story? A．Don’t judge a book by its cover. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．God helps those who help themselves. D．Small acts of kindness make a difference. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Diana在丈夫患癌及去世后，常找隐蔽的地方大哭宣泄自己的悲伤，后来在一家咖啡店点餐时，她无法抑制自己的痛哭，一位不知情的咖啡师写下的留言给予了她温暖和安慰。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the weeks and months following her husband’s cancer diagnosis, Diana would search for “hiding” places where she could let the uncontrollable waterfalls of tears flow from her eyes. (在她丈夫被诊断出癌症后的几个星期和几个月里，Diana会寻找“藏身”的地方，让她无法控制的泪水从眼睛里流出)”可知，当Diana想哭的时候，她会一个人哭得泪流满面。故选B项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段中““I could hardly catch my breath and the ugly crying started,” said Diana. “The problem was, I was stuck in the coffee line at Dutch Brothers, one place where all the workers are young, happy and jamming out to music. And there was no way out. I was literally blocked in, so unless I wanted to back right up into the SUV behind me, I was about to be seen (“我几乎喘不过气来，然后开始嚎啕大哭，”Diana说。“问题是，我在荷兰兄弟咖啡店排队买咖啡时被困住了，那里的员工都很年轻，很开心，喜欢跟着音乐一起狂欢。没有出路。我真的被堵在里面了，所以除非我想倒车直接撞上后面的SUV，否则我就会被人看到)”可知，处在车流中的Diana无法脱身找到地方自己一个人哭泣，她的痛哭会被人看到，画线部分指的是她的这种情绪爆发。A. Causing a car crash导致车祸；B. Getting stuck in a long line排起长队；C. Having an emotional explosion情绪爆发；D. Having a quarrel with a worker和工人吵架。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。由文章倒数第二段“The barista, who was making and serving coffee at the window, handed Diana an iced coffee with a sweet and simple note on the top. “When I looked down in the cup holder, I saw it. A pink straw, and the words ‘We love you’ written around it.” (在窗口做咖啡和端上咖啡的咖啡师递给Diana一杯冰咖啡，上面写着甜蜜而简单的留言。“当我低头看杯架时，我看到了它。一根粉红色的吸管，上面写着‘我们爱你’。”)”和最后一段“The girl didn’t know Diana’s pain or her story, but she knew she was hurting and couldn’t fix it. “She wanted me to know I wasn’t alone and that whatever trial I was going through, there were people out there who cared about me.” (这个女孩不知道Diana的痛苦，也不知道她的故事，但她知道自己很受伤，而且无法治愈。“她想让我知道，我并不孤单，不管我经历了什么磨难，总会有人关心我。”)”可以看出，这位咖啡师是观察入微且热心肠的，因为她注意到了黛安娜的情绪，并通过小纸条表达了关心和支持。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“When I looked down in the cup holder, I saw it. A pink straw, and the words ‘We love you’ written around it. (当我往杯托里看的时候，我看到了。一根粉红色的吸管，旁边写着“我们爱你”)”和最后一段“The girl didn’t know Diana’s pain or her story, but she knew she was hurting and couldn’t fix it. “She wanted me to know I wasn’t alone. And that whatever trial I was going through, there were people out there who cared about me.” (那个女孩不知道Diana的痛苦或她的故事，但她知道Diana受伤了，而且她无法修复。“她想让我知道我并不孤单，无论我正在经历什么样的考验，总有人在乎我。”)”可知，这个女孩在完全不认识Diana的情况下，给悲伤的Diana送上了一份小小的暖心的安慰，让Diana不再觉得那么孤单。这个故事体现了“Small acts of kindness make a difference. (小小的善举会带来不同)”。故选D项。 Passage 2 After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, stretched their legs together on walking holidays in Switzerland. In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders (滑翔伞运动员) launch themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the earth. “Some day I’d love to do that,” Thompson told Kenneth. But there was always so much to do in Interlaken. Besides, Thompson didn’t know if Kenneth would have enjoyed it. “He was not so keen on heights as I was,” she said. So she continued to watch the gliders take flight and land. Kenneth died in 2005. Eleven years later, Thompson finally took to the skies herself, in a paraglider at the age of 80. Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels free. Thompson did her second paragliding when she turned 85, and raised nearly 2,000 pounds for a local charity. Before leaving Interlaken after her second flight, Thompson asked the organizers about the age limit for paragliding. They said: “Any age, as long as you’ re fit.” Thompson, now 86, plans her third flight for when she is 90. Thompson grew up living above her parents shop in Belfast. At 18, she helped in the shop while studying for her music diplomas (文凭) in Stranmillis, south Belfast. She started to teach piano to local children, and at the height of her teaching she gave 70 lessons a week. She still has 15 pupils on her books. “Over the years I’ve had so many that I’m teaching their children now.” Is she scared of getting older? “Fear? No. People say: Isn’t getting old awful? I say: No. You are free to do more of the things that you want to do.” “People might worry about falling, it being the end of them. But that doesn’t bother me at all. When it’s your time, it’s your time. No matter where you are.” Thompson added. 5．What might inspire Thompson to try paragliding at he age of 80? A．Her love for nature. B．Her husband’s encouragement. C．Her long-held desire for it. D．Her wish to overcome her fear of ageing. 6．How did Thompson feel during her first paragliding? A．Free. B．Scared. C．Nervous. D．Uncomfortable. 7．Which of the following can best describe Thompson? A．humble and brave. B．honest and considerate. C．passionate and selfless. D．day-dreaming and adventurous. 8．How does Thompson view the risks brought by paragliding? A．She believes they don’t exist. B．She accepts whatever may happen. C．They add to the pleasure of paragliding. D．They prevent her from enjoying paragliding. 【答案】5．C 6．A 7．C 8．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了汤普森在80岁的时候挑战滑翔伞运动，追求自己的梦想。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段关键句“In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders (滑翔伞运动员) launch themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the earth. “Some day I’d love to do that,” Thompson told Kenneth. (在因特拉肯，他们会上山观看滑翔伞运动员飞向天空。回到城里，在一个大公园里，他们看着他们回到地面。汤普森告诉肯尼斯：“总有一天我会这么做的。”)”可知，汤普森喜欢滑翔伞运动，她渴望自己总有一天也能进行这项运动，由此可知，促使汤普森在80岁时尝试滑翔伞的是她长久以来的愿望。故选C项。 6．细节理解题。根据第三段关键句“Kenneth died in 2005. Eleven years later, Thompson finally took to the skies herself, in a paraglider at the age of 80. Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels free. (肯尼斯于2005年去世。11年后，汤普森终于在80岁时乘坐滑翔伞登上了天空。虽然有些人在飞行时会感到害怕，但她说她感觉很自由。)”可知，汤普森第一次乘坐滑翔伞登上了天空时感觉很自由，由此可知，汤普森第一次滑翔伞飞行时感觉自由。故选A项。 7．推理判断题。根据第三段关键句“Eleven years later, Thompson finally took to the skies herself, in a paraglider at the age of 80. (11年后，汤普森终于在80岁时乘坐滑翔伞登上了天空。)”可知，汤普森在80岁时仍然追寻自己的滑翔伞梦想，由此可知，她是对生活充满热情的；根据第三段关键句“Thompson did her second paragliding when she turned 85, and raised nearly 2,000 pounds for a local charity. (汤普森在85岁时进行了第二次滑翔伞运动，并为当地慈善机构筹集了近2000英镑。)”可知，汤普森为当地慈善机构筹集了近2000英镑，由此可知，她是无私的，综上所述，汤普森是热情、无私的人。故选C项。 8．推理判断题。根据最后一段内容““People might worry about falling, it being the end of them. But that doesn’t bother me at all.” Thompson added. (汤普森补充道：“人们可能会担心摔倒，因为这是他们的末日。但这根本不困扰我。”)”可知，汤普森并不害怕失败和危险，由此可知，面对滑翔伞带来的风险，汤普森接受任何可能发生的事情。故选B项。 Passage 3 I’m a seventeen-year-old boy preparing for my A Level exams at the end of the year. In the society where my peers and I live, we tend to accept the rat race values. As students, we want to get good grades so that we can get good jobs. I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment. Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad. Dad was a successful businessman who was rarely at home. Mum was a housewife who always felt bored and constantly nagged (唠叨) him to let her go to work. Their constant arguing bothered me, so I advised Dad that Mum would be better off with a part-time job. He agreed, and their relationship has improved since then. My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home. My grandparents had raised me since I was a child. I wept (哭泣) bitterly when they died. Unlike many of my classmates, I do not take part in my school’s community service to earn points. I enjoy my voluntary work and believe I’m contributing to a worthwhile cause. This is where I can help. I talk to the elderly, assist them with their daily life, and listen to their problems, glory days and the hardships they experienced. Last year, I hosted a successful New Year party for the elderly and they enjoyed a great time. Many expressed a desire to attend another party the following year. When I reflect on my accomplishments, I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate as well as find great satisfaction in it. 9．What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph? A．His good grades got him a good job. B．He refuses to compete with his peers fiercely. C．His views on social values are well known. D．He is content with his academic achievements. 10．Which role does the author play in his parents’ relationship? A．A helper. B．A judge. C．A monitor. D．A supporter. 11．What is the greatest accomplishment for the author? A．The contribution to volunteering. B．The success in exams. C．The recovery of confidence in life. D．The work in community service. 12．What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph mean? A．To depend on. B．To think carefully and deeply about. C．To pay attention to. D．To have a check on. 【答案】9．D 10．A 11．A 12．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的成就不仅表现在学业上，还体现在对家庭关系的处理和做养老院义工中。在养老院的志愿服务不仅让作者能够帮助别人，还给作者带来了极大的满足感。 9．推理判断题。根据第一段中“I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment.(我喜欢学习，在我的课上一直拿A。有一年，我在期末考试中获得了全班第一名。这是一项伟大的成就)”可推知，作者对自己的学习成绩很满意。故选D。 10．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad.(另一件让我高兴的事是我设法改善了爸爸妈妈之间的关系)”可推知，作者在父母的关系中扮演了一个帮手的角色。故选A。 11．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home.(然而，我最骄傲的成就是我在当地老人院的成功工作)”可知，对志愿工作的贡献是作者最大的成就。故选A。 12．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future(我特别为我在敬老院的服务感到自豪，所以我希望在大学学习社会工作，将来成为一名社会工作者)”可知，作者在反思自己的成就，并且为自己在敬老院服务感到自豪，故划线词意思是“仔细而深刻地思考”。故选B。 话题5 人与动植物 Passage 1 A new study published in Cell reports that a mosquito’s (蚊子) sense of smell is more complicated than thought. And it may explain how this insect is so good at seeking you out and so on. Meg Younger, a neuroscientist at Boston University, is co-author of the study. When I visited her lab, she introduced me to her subjects, opening up one of the large cubes set to 80 degrees. Each is filled with100-plus mosquitoes. Younger places one of the mosquito-filled cubes on a lab bench, and breathes out gently into it. Meeting the carbon dioxide, the insects go wild for other cues, like the complex blend of human body odor (气味)—that’s magnetic to a mosquito. This attraction isn’t merely a nuisance (麻烦事) for humans worldwide. So scientists have attempted to break it. But try as they might, it’s been frustratingly hard to find chemical means of battling mosquitoes. By looking into the mosquito’s brain to work out how it smells its surroundings, Younger and her colleagues have taken steps to do just that. Most of what they know about the neuroscience of smell comes from mice and fruit flies, where the wiring’s fairly simple. Each neuron (神经元) in the nose or antenna has one kind of receptor that detects a single kind of odor—say , a banana. And all the neurons with receptors for the banana smell connect to the same part of the brain. However, in case of mosquitoes, it doesn’t work. Younger and the others started searching inside mosquito brains, finding that each neuron there has multiple receptors that can detect multiple odors. The finding that a mosquito’s sense of smell is organized differently than expected may explain why its ability to sniff people out isn’t so easy to break. It gives the insect a kind of built-in redundancy (复置装置) in the system. Because humans all smell different, mosquitoes may rely on this redundancy to broaden their target of what a person smells like. This work could give researchers additional ways to prevent the bugs, like developing traps that contain new fragrance blends that are more attractive than people. 1．What might be the author’s job? A．An interviewer. B．A driver. C．A librarian. D．A dentist. 2．What does the underlined “it” refer to in the fourth paragraph? A．The attraction of mixed smell from human. B．The draw of carbon dioxide. C．The appeal of human body odor. D．The use of Chemical means. 3．What difficulty do the scientists have in the study? A．They hardly know about neuroscience. B．They cann’t locate mosquitoes’ brain. C．They want the theory of neuroscience. D．They are facing a new project. 4．What’s the author’s attitude towards the study? A．Negative B．Helpful C．Doubtful D．Inspiring 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了蚊子具有敏锐的嗅觉，根据人体释放的混合性气味搜索到人类，科学们正在研究方法解决这一问题。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段关键句“Meg Younger, a neuroscientist at Boston University, is co-author of the study. When I visited her lab, she introduced me to her subjects, opening up one of the large cubes set to 80 degrees. (波士顿大学的神经科学家Meg Younger是这项研究的合著者。当我参观她的实验室时，她向我介绍了她的研究对象，打开了一个设置为80度的大立方体。)”可知，作者去参观神经科学家的实验室，询问她的研究对象，由此可知，作者的工作是一名采访者，去采访一位神经科学家。故选A项。 2．词义猜测题。根据第三段关键句“Meeting the carbon dioxide, the insects go wild for other cues, like the complex blend of human body odor (气味)—that’s magnetic to a mosquito. (遇到二氧化碳，昆虫会疯狂地寻找其他线索，比如人体气味的复杂混合——这对蚊子来说是有吸引力的。)”可知，上文告诉我们人体复杂气味对蚊子来说是有吸引力的，由此可知，科学家们试图打破这种人体复杂气味的吸引力，“it”代指“人类混合气味的吸引力”。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段内容“However, in case of mosquitoes, it doesn’t work. Younger and the others started searching inside mosquito brains, finding that each neuron there has multiple receptors that can detect multiple odors. (然而，对于蚊子来说，这是行不通的。Younger和其他人开始在蚊子的大脑中进行搜索，发现每个神经元都有多个受体，可以检测多种气味。)”可知，研究人员的方法对于蚊子行不通，因为蚊子的大脑每个神经元都有多个受体，可以检测多种气味，这是一个需要解决的新项目，由此可知，科学家们在这项研究中遇到的困难是他们正面临一个新项目。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段内容“This work could give researchers additional ways to prevent the bugs, like developing traps that contain new fragrance blends that are more attractive than people. (这项工作可以为研究人员提供更多预防虫子的方法，比如开发含有比人更具吸引力的新香味混合物的陷阱。)”可知，作者认为这项研究可以为研究人员提供更多预防虫子的方法，由此可知，作者认为这项研究是有用的。故选B项。 Passage 2 According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), six red wolf pups (幼崽) were found in North Carolina’s Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge last week. That’s great news for endangered red wolves, and marks the first time these pups have been born in the wild since 2020. Long ago, red wolves lived all through the US Southeast. But as the wolves were hunted, and as more and more land was taken over for cities, roads and farms, the wolves began to die out. In 1973, a new law called the Endangered Species Act was passed, which was designed to protect animals that were in danger of dying out, like red wolves. At the time, there were only about 17 red wolves remaining in the wild.14 of those wolves were caught and fed by researchers to protect them. Then, the FWS conducted a program called the Red Wolf Recovery Program. But by 1980, red wolves were believed to have been extinct in the wild. Luckily, the wolves did well under people’s care, and their numbers continued to grow. Soon the FWS began releasing red wolves back into the wild. Those wolves with tracking collars spread out, paired up, and began to have pups. By 2012, red wolf numbers had hit a new high point of about 120 wolves in the wild. The program’s success led to many other programs aimed at bringing animals back from the edge of extinction. Sadly, though, wild red wolf numbers began to drop again. Some wolves were shot and others were hit by cars. As the number of adults fell. the number of pups being born also began to drop. In 2020, a total of four pups were born in the wild. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, no wild pups were born at all. So the news that six pups hatched in the wild this year is a huge boost. But the good news isn’t an accident. 5．How did the FWS protect red wolves? A．It made a new law to protect them. B．It kept them in the wild. C．It moved them into a new habitat. D．It carried out a recovery program. 6．What is partly responsible for the reduced number of red wolves in recent years? ? A．The lack of food B．The worsened weather. C．The illegal hunting. D．The loss of forests. 7．What will be talked about in the following paragraph? A．The accidents that happened this year. B．The effort the FWS has made. C．The wishes from the researchers. D．The health condition of the pups. 8．What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．Endangered Species Act Taking Effect B．Red Wolf Pups Decreasing in the US C．Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born in the Wild D．Future Faced by Endangered Red Wolves 【答案】5．D 6．C 7．B 8．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。讲述了六只红狼幼崽在野外出生，这是自从2020年以来第一次有红狼幼崽出生，因为红狼濒临危险，是快要灭绝的动物，所以FWS开展了一个名为红狼恢复计划的项目。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Then, the FWS conducted a program called the Red Wolf Recovery Program. (然后，FWS开展了一个名为红狼恢复计划的项目。)”可知，FWS开展了一项红狼恢复计划来保护红狼。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据第二段中“But as the wolves were hunted, and as more and more land was taken over for cities, roads and farms, the wolves began to die out. (但是随着狼被猎杀，随着越来越多的土地被城市、道路和农场占据，狼开始灭绝。)”可知，导致红狼濒临灭绝的因素之一是非法猎杀。故选C。 7．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“So the news that six pups hatched in the wild this year is a huge boost. But the good news isn’t an accident.(所以今年有六只幼崽在野外孵化的消息是一个巨大的鼓舞。但好消息并非偶然。)”可知，后文会讲述FWS为保护红狼幼崽所做的努力。故选B。 8．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), six red wolf pups (幼崽) were found in North Carolina’s Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge last week. That’s great news for endangered red wolves, and marks the first time these pups have been born in the wild since 2020. (据美国鱼类和野生动物管理局（FWS）称，上周在北卡罗来纳州的鳄鱼河国家野生动物保护区发现了六只红狼幼崽。这对濒临灭绝的红狼来说是个好消息，这标志着自2020年以来这些幼狼第一次在野外出生。)”以及通读整篇文章可知，本文讲述的是六只红狼幼崽在野外出生，这是自从2020年以来第一次有红狼幼崽出生。C“野生濒危红狼幼崽出生”符合主题，故选C。 Passage 3 According to official government figures, there are more than twice as many kangaroos as people in Australia, and many Australians consider them dangerous. It is reported that kangaroos are involved in more than 80 percent of the 20,000 vehicle-animal accidents each year. In the country’s under-populated region, the common belief is that kangaroo numbers have rocketed to “pandemic (大规模流行的) percentage”. It is believed that killing kangaroos is critical to boosting the economy. Meat, skins and leather from kangaroos have been sold to 56 countries. Global brands such as Nike, Puma and Adidas buy strong, soft “k-leather” to make athletic products. And kangaroo meat is finding its way into more and more grocery stores. Advocates point out that low-fat, high-protein kangaroo meat is more environmentally friendly than greenhouse gas-releasing sheep and cattle. John Kelly, former executive director of the Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia, says, “Harvesting our food from animals adapted to Australia’s environment is extremely wise and sustainable. Many ecologists will tell you that there is no more humane way of producing red meat.” Opponents of the industry call the killing inhumane, unsustainable and unnecessary. Dwayne Bannon-Harrison, a member of the Yuin people of New South Wales, says the idea that kangaroos are destroying the country is laughable. “They’ve been walking in this land a lot longer than people have,” he says. “How could something that’s been here for thousands of years be ‘destroying’ the country? I don’t understand the logic in that.” Can Australians’ disagreement on kangaroos be solved? George Wilson, a professor from Australian National University, says that if kangaroos were privately owned, then graziers (放牧人) would protect the animals, treating them as possessions (财产). They could feed them, lease them, breed them and charge hunters a fee for access. “If you want to protect something,” Wilson says, “you have to give it a value. Animals that are considered dangerous don’t have value.” If kangaroos were more valuable than cattle or sheep, landholders would work with the kangaroo industry on branding, marketing and quality control. The government’s role would be oversight and regulation. 9．What do we know from the article? A．Kangaroos are to blame for most accidents. B．Global brands make small profits on kangaroos. C．Kangaroos are relatively friendly to the environment. D．Over-populated kangaroos are doing great harm to the country’s economy. 10．Why does Dwayne Bannon disagree to kill kangaroos? A．Because it is laughable. B．Because it is destroying the country. C．Because they have existed on Earth longer than man. D．Because they live in harmony with people. 11．Which of the following might be the benefit of privatization (私有化)? A．The popularity of kangaroo hunting. B．The reduction in the number of kangaroos. C．The establishment of more conservation areas. D．The better management of the kangaroo industry. 12．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To argue against the killing of kangaroos. B．To provide a solution to the problem caused by kangaroos. C．To present different opinions on the kangaroo industry. D．To stress the importance of protecting kangaroos. 【答案】9．C 10．C 11．D 12．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要就袋鼠在澳大利亚的影响展开讨论，介绍了其经济与生态效益，以及对于袋鼠管理的不同观点。 9．细节理解题。根据第三段“Advocates point out that low-fat, high-protein kangaroo meat is more environmentally friendly than greenhouse gas-releasing sheep and cattle. (支持者指出，低脂、高蛋白袋鼠肉比释放温室气体的绵羊和牛更环保)”可知，袋鼠是比绵羊和牛更环保的动物，即相对而言袋鼠对环境更友好。故选C。 10．细节理解题。根据第四段“Dwayne Bannon-Harrison, a member of the Yuin people of New South Wales, says the idea that kangaroos are destroying the country is laughable. “They’ve been walking in this land a lot longer than people have,” he says. “How could something that’s been here for thousands of years be ‘destroying’ the country? I don’t understand the logic in that.” (新南威尔士州尤因人Dwayne Bannon Harrison表示，袋鼠正在摧毁这个国家的想法是可笑的。他说：“它们在这片土地上行走的时间比人们长得多。”。“在这里存在了数千年的物种怎么会“摧毁”这个国家？我不明白其中的逻辑。”)”可知，Dwayne Bannon认为在这片土地上，袋鼠比人类存在的时间更长，即袋鼠本来就生活在这里，所以Dwayne Bannon不同意杀死袋鼠。故选C。 11．推理判断题。根据最后一段“If kangaroos were more valuable than cattle or sheep, landholders would work with the kangaroo industry on branding, marketing and quality control. The government’s role would be oversight and regulation. (如果袋鼠比牛或羊更有价值，土地所有者将与袋鼠产业合作进行品牌、营销和质量控制。政府的作用将是监督和监管)”可知，私有化之后，土地所有者可以与袋鼠产业在各方面进行合作，同时得到政府的监督和监管，即私有化会使得袋鼠产业得到更好的管理。故选D。 12．推理判断题。根据第一段“According to official government figures, there are more than twice as many kangaroos as people in Australia, and many Australians consider them dangerous. (根据政府官方数据，袋鼠的数量是澳大利亚人的两倍多，许多澳大利亚人认为它们很危险)”。第二段“It is believed that killing kangaroos is critical to boosting the economy.(人们认为，杀死袋鼠对促进经济发展至关重要)”以及最后一段“George Wilson, a professor from Australian National University, says that if kangaroos were privately owned, then graziers (放牧人) would protect the animals, treating them as possessions (财产). They could feed them, lease them, breed them and charge hunters a fee for access.(澳大利亚国立大学教授乔治·威尔逊说，如果袋鼠是私人所有的，那么牧场主就会保护这些动物，把它们当作财产)”可知，文章开头提出问题，袋鼠使得人们面临危机，后文提出不同的解决方法，所以文章的写作目的是为袋鼠造成的问题提供解决方案。故选B。 Passage 4 After years of heated debate, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and transported to the park. By last year, the Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than 170 wolves. Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental United States, but they were gradually displaced by human development. By the 1920s, wolves had practically disappeared from the Yellowstone area. They went farther north into the deep forests of Canada, where there were fewer humans around. The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results. Deer and elk populations — major food sources (来源) for the wolf — grew rapidly. These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), which reduced plant diversity in the park. In the absence of wolves, coyote populations also grew quickly. The coyotes killed a large percentage of the park’s red foxes, and completely drove away the park’s beavers. As early as 1966, biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park. They hoped that wolves would be able to control the elk and coyote problems. Many farmers opposed the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets. The government spent nearly 30 years coming up with a plan to reintroduce the wolves. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages the wolf packs in Yellowstone. Today, the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at Yellowstone. Elk, deer, and coyote populations are down, while beavers and red foxes have made a comeback. The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well. 13．What is the text mainly about? A．Wildlife research in the United States. B．Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area. C．The conflict between farmers and gray wolves. D．The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park. 14．What does the underlined word “displaced” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Forced out. B．Separated. C．Tested. D．Tracked down. 15．What did the disappearance of gray wolves bring about? A．Damage to local ecology (生态). B．A decline in the park’s income. C．Preservation of vegetation. D．An increase in the variety of animals. 16．What is the author’s attitude towards the Yellowstone wolf project? A．Disapproving. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Uncaring. 【答案】13．D 14．A 15．A 16．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了将灰狼重新引入黄石国家公园的起因结果等。政府花了近30年时间想出了重新引进狼群的方法，如今虽然对于狼群的适应性仍有争议，但黄石公园的生态系统确实有所恢复，这也为生物学家以后在其他地方重新引进狼群提供了借鉴。 13．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合文章第一段“After years of heated debate, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park.(经过多年的激烈争论，灰狼被重新引入黄石国家公园)”可知，文章开门见山地提出黄石公园引进灰狼的举措，然后在下文中详细介绍其原因以及带来的良好的转机。由此可知，文章主要是关于黄石公园重新引进狼的。故选D。 14．词句猜测题。划线词上文“Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental United States(灰狼曾经在黄石地区和美国大陆的大部分地区随处可见)”提到灰狼曾经随处可见，but表示转折，结合划线词下文“By the 1920s, wolves had practically disappeared from the Yellowstone area.(到20世纪20年代，狼几乎从黄石地区消失了)”可知，划线词所在句意为“但由于人类的发展它们逐渐被迫使离开”。由此可知，划线词displaced意为“迫使离开”。故选A。 15．推理判断题。根据第三段“The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results. Deer and elk populations — major food sources (来源) for the wolf — grew rapidly. These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), which reduced plant diversity in the park. In the absence of wolves, coyote populations also grew quickly. The coyotes killed a large percentage of the park’s red foxes, and completely drove away the park’s beavers.(狼群的消失带来了许多意想不到的结果。鹿和麋鹿的数量——狼的主要食物来源——迅速增长。这些动物消耗了大量的植被，减少了公园里的植物多样性。在没有狼的情况下，土狼的数量也迅速增长。土狼杀死了公园里大部分的红狐，并完全赶走了公园里的海狸)”可知，灰狼消失导致鹿和麋鹿的数量迅速增长，从而植被遭到了破坏，而且红狐和海狸也不断减少。由此推知，灰狼消失导致当地生态遭到破坏，故选A。 16．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well.(黄石狼项目一直是一个有价值的实验，帮助生物学家决定是否也将狼重新引入该国的其他地区)”可推知，作者对黄石公园引进灰狼持积极态度。故选B。 话题6 旅游观光 Passage 1 Four Great National Parks in Kenya Sibiloi National Park Established in 1973 by the government of Kenya for the protection of wildlife, it covers about 1,570 km². Since the national park is near Lake Turkana, one can see a large collection of ocean life — over 350 species — and abundant wild life in the area. Sibiloi is also home to important archaeological (考古的) sites, including Koobi Fora where the fossil remains have contributed more to the understanding of human evolution than any other site on the continent. Maasai Mara Maasai Mara was originally established in 1961 as a wildlife sanctuary (保护区). Now the total area under conservation in the Greater Maasai Mara ecosystem amounts to almost 1,510 km². The Maasai Mara is home to one of the most amazing wonders of the world. Millions of people come to the park between July and October to see wildebeests migrate (迁徙). Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park The name of this park was established in 1967 and it is situated 65 km north of Nairobi. It covers only20.7 km². If you want to do some bird-watching together with a sample of wildlife like buffalos, leopards, baboons, and mongooses, then this is the place for you! It’s particularly attractive for hikers or families wanting some freedom and exercise, outside their vehicles. Meru National Park Meru National Park, established in 1966, is located east of Meru, 350km from Nairobi. Covering an area of 870.44 km², it’s one of the best-known national parks in Kenya. Rainfall in this area is abundant, with 635-762mm in the west of the park and 305-356 mm in the east. The park has over 500 species of birds, and a wide range of wild animals, including African bush elephants, lions, African leopards, cheetahs, etc. 1．What is special about Sibiloi National Park? A．It is located in a coastal area. B．It has a large collection of wildlife. C．It is the oldest national park in Kenya. D．It is a place of archaeological discoveries. 2．Where can people observe the seasonal movement of animals? A．Maasai Mara. B．Meru National Park. C．Sibiloi National Park. D．Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park. 3．What do Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park and Meru National Park have in common? A．They are thickly forested areas. B．They were established in the same year. C．They offer hiking opportunities to visitors. D．They are great destinations for bird-watching. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了肯尼亚的四个著名的国家公园。 1．细节理解题。根据“Sibiloi National Park”部分关键句“Sibiloi is also home to important archaeological (考古的) sites, including Koobi Fora where the fossil remains have contributed more to the understanding of human evolution than any other site on the continent. (锡比罗依也是重要考古遗址的所在地，包括科比福拉，在那里，化石遗骸对人类进化的理解比大陆上任何其他遗址都有更大的贡献。)”可知，锡比罗依国家公园是重要考古遗址的所在地，由此可知，锡比罗依国家公园的特别之处在于这是一个考古发现的地方。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据“Maasai Mara”部分关键句“Millions of people come to the park between July and October to see wildebeests migrate (迁徙). (7月至10月期间，数百万人来到公园观看角马迁徙。)”可知，人们可以在这里看到角马迁徙，由此可知，马赛马拉国家公园可以观察到动物的季节性迁徙。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据“Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park”部分关键句“If you want to do some bird-watching together with a sample of wildlife like buffalos, leopards, baboons, and mongooses, then this is the place for you! (如果你想和水牛、豹子、狒狒和猫鼬等野生动物一起观鸟，那么这里就是你的地方！)”和“Meru National Park”部分关键句“The park has over 500 species of birds, and a wide range of wild animals, including African bush elephants, lions, African leopards, cheetahs, etc. (该公园有500多种鸟类和各种各样的野生动物，包括非洲丛林象、狮子、非洲豹、猎豹等。)”可知，在这两个公园都可以观察到鸟类，由此可知，这两各公园有的共同点在于都是观鸟的好去处。故选D项。 Passage 2 At 12, my father decided to take me on a trip to France. I had never been out of the country before, so I was very excited. My aunt, my father and I went around with my father showing us all the unbelievable sites in Paris. None of us spoke much French but we loved the city. We had taken the subway all over the city and were congratulating ourselves on our mastering what is honestly an excellent subway design that is pretty easy to follow. We decided to visit Versailles by train. We chatted happily along the way until my father realized we were far into the French countryside and no one around spoke English. We reached the end of the line and felt afraid when everyone finally left the train. An old man and his grandchild noticed us and came to help. He spoke no English, so in broken French we tried to explain. When he finally understood, this great man settled his grandson and showed us to the correct train and then boarded with us.   Later we knew the truth that there was a train transfer (转乘) and he didn’t want us to miss it. This kind man rode a train for an hour and a half out of his way to make sure that three Americans got where they wanted to be. He refused to let us pay for his ticket. He did it all with a gentle smile and patted our hands gently at the stop. Then in his quiet way, he boarded the train to return the way he had come. What impressed me most was the man and his kindness during the amazing trip. Some Americans think the French are rude for some reason, but I always try to persuade them to change their minds with this very story. 4．What happened to the author and his family on the train? A．They couldn’t understand the signs of the train. B．They failed to get off the train at the right time. C．They had different opinions about where to go first. D．They found it hard to communicate with the French. 5．How did the man help the author and his family? A．He paid for their train tickets. B．He showed them the returning way. C．He invited them to travel together. D．He led them to their place. 6．Which of the following can best describe the last paragraph? A．Seeing is believing. B．Being kind is a good manner. C．Travelling enriches one’s life. D．Helping others brings great pleasure. 7．What’s the purpose of the author’s writing the text? A．To explain an unexpected problem. B．To list the unbelievable sites in Paris. C．To share an unforgettable foreign experience. D．To show the importance of mastering a foreign language. 【答案】4．B 5．D 6．A 7．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者十二岁时和父亲在法国旅行，在去凡尔赛的路上，坐过了站，一位老人帮助了他们。这位老人为了确保他们能到达他们想去的地方而陪他们坐了一个半小时的火车。这件事使作者印象深刻。 4．细节理解题。由第二段中的“We decided to visit Versailles by train. We chatted happily along the way until my father realized we were far into the French countryside and no one around spoke English. (我们决定乘火车参观凡尔赛。一路上我们愉快地聊天，直到我父亲意识到我们远在法国农村，周围没有人会说英语)”和第三段中的“We reached the end of the line and felt afraid when everyone finally left the train. (我们到达了终点，当所有人最后都离开火车时，我们感到害怕)”可知，作者和家人想去凡尔赛宫游玩，却坐过了站，他们没能及时下火车。故选B项。 5．细节理解题。由第四段中的“This kind man rode a train for an hour and a half out of his way to make sure that three Americans got where they wanted to be. (这个善良的人为了确保三个美国人到达他们想去的地方，特地坐了一个半小时的火车。)”可知，通过把他们带到他们想去的地方，老人帮助了作者和他的家人。故选D项。 6．推理判断题。根据最后一段“What impressed me most was the man and his kindness during the amazing trip. Some Americans think the French are rude for some reason, but I always try to persuade them to change their minds with this very story. (给我印象最深的是这个男人和他在这次奇妙的旅行中的善良。有些美国人出于某种原因认为法国人很粗鲁，但我总是试图用这个故事来说服他们改变想法。)”可知，作者用自己的经历说明一些美国人对法国人的看法是不正确的，所以要得出真正的事实，应该“眼见为实”，即Seeing is believing。故选A项。 7．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“At 12, my father decided to take me on a trip to France. (12岁时，父亲决定带我去法国旅行)”，最后一段“What impressed me most was the man and his kindness during the amazing trip. Some Americans think the French are rude for some reason, but I always try to persuade them to change their minds with this very story.(最让我印象深刻的是在这惊人的旅行种这个男人和他的善良。由于某些原因，一些美国人认为法国人很粗鲁，但我总是试图用这个故事来说服他们改变主意)”可知，作者写作这篇文章的目的是为了分享一个难忘的国外经历。故选C项。 Passage 3 Rome, Italy, Europe—A Walk Through History Every step in Rome is a walk through history. The city offers a look into the past with its ruins (废墟) and centuries-old buildings. Exploring Rome is also an opportunity to connect with the city’s cultural heritage (遗产). Best Time to Travel: April to June and September to October. Jaipur, India, Asia—The Pink City Jaipur is famous as the Pink City. It has a mix of royal (皇家的) history and a lively culture. The city’s special pink buildings, which show kindness, make a one-of-a-kind city view. Best Time to Travel: November to February. Cairo, Egypt, Africa—Land of Pharaohs Cairo serves as a gateway lo some of the world’s most attractive historical treasures. Visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, you’ll find yourself face to face with the heritage of ancient civilizations (文明). Exploring Cairo also involves wandering through the Khan El Khalili market to feel the modern Egyptian life. Best Time to Travel: October to April to avoid the heat. Istanbul, The Republic of Turkiye—Where East Meets West Lying at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, both geographically and culturally, Istanbul has a rich history, where influences from the East and the West are woven (交织). Famous buildings like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque show this mix. In Istanbul, different cultures’ coming together is real and it affects its food, art, how the city looks, and how people live every day. Best Time to Travel: March to May and September to November. 8．What’s the suggested time to visit Jaipur? A．April. B．July. C．October. D．December. 9．Which may one choose if he is interested in seeing different cultures in one city? A．Jaipur. B．Istanbul. C．Cairo. D．Rome. 10．What do the four places have in common? A．They are all capitals of their countries. B．They provide delicious food. C．They have rich historical background. D．They are known for their modern buildings. 【答案】8．D 9．B 10．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，文章介绍了四个文化旅游城市。 8．细节理解题。根据Jaipur, India, Asia—The Pink City中的“Best Time to Travel: November to February.(最佳旅行时间：11月至次年2月。)”可知，去Jaipur最推荐的月份是11月到2月，D选项December符合题意。故选D。 9．细节理解题。根据Istanbul, The Republic of Turkiye—Where East Meets West中的“Lying at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, both geographically and culturally, Istanbul has a rich history, where influences from the East and the West are woven (交织).(伊斯坦布尔位于欧洲和亚洲的十字路口，无论是地理上还是文化上，都有着丰富的历史，东西方的影响在这里交织在一起。)”可知，在Istanbul可以见到交织在一起的不同文化。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据Rome, Italy, Europe—A Walk Through History部分“Every step in Rome is a walk through history.(在罗马的每一步都是在穿越历史。)”，Jaipur, India, Asia—The Pink City部分“It has a mix of royal (皇家的) history and a lively culture.(它既有皇家历史，又有活泼的文化。)”，Cairo, Egypt, Africa—Land of Pharaohs部分“Cairo serves as a gateway lo some of the world’s most attractive historical treasures.(开罗是通往世界上一些最具吸引力的历史宝藏的门户。)”和Istanbul, The Republic of Turkiye—Where East Meets West部分的“Istanbul has a rich history, where influences from the East and the West are woven (交织).(伊斯坦布尔有着丰富的历史，东西方的影响交织在一起。)”可知，所有城市都是历史名城，都有着丰富的历史背景。故选C。 $