专题06 阅读理解（应用文）（期中真题汇编，上海专用）高二英语下学期

专题06 阅读理解（应用文）（期中真题汇编，上海专用） Passage 1 (24-25高二下·上海华东师范大学第二附属中学·期中) Lost your spark (活力)? It’s time to get it back. Hi, I’m Dr Christine Wu-MD, Lifestyle Medicine Expert. I specialize in helping women in midlife rediscover their energy, confidence, and purpose with a unique combination of science and soul. Dr Wu Wellness _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ? You wake up feeling drained, battling tiredness and body aches, and riding the unpredictable waves of midlife. You’ve lost touch with the lively, confident woman you once were — your joy, passion, and sense of purpose feel out of reach. You’re doing all the “right” things — eating healthily, staying active, managing stress — but your body isn’t responding the way you want. Your anxiety, overwhelm, and loneliness have taken center stage, leaving you wondering, “Is this how life is now?” It doesn’t have to feel this way. And you don’t have to navigate this alone. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ? Monthly Wellness ThemesExplore powerful topics like hormone balance, stress relief, and self-discovery — because wellness deserves to be your priority. Seasonal Support for Mind & BodyNourish (滋养) your body with energizing movement practices, and soul-soothing meditations (冥想) to nourish your spirit, Live “Fireside Chats” with Dr WuJoin conversations on the topics that matter most, with space to connect and ask questions — your exclusive access to Dr Wu. Guided Practices & ToolsDiscover powerful meditations, uplifting intentions, and practical strategies to effortlessly weave wellness into daily life. Private Online Community Connect with like-minded women on the same journey — share wins, challenges, and mutual support. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Unleash your inner power with the Savvy Soul Circle!The transformation you’ve been craving starts here. Visit doctorwuwellness.com and be the first to know when Savvy Soul Circle launches. 1．The underlined word sanctuary is closest in meaning to ________. A．harbour B．schedule C．resolution D．ambition 2．Three of the following four subheadings are missing in the passage: ① Does This Sound Familiar?    ② From Symptoms to Diagnosis ③ Here’s What’s Waiting for You    ④ Welcome to the Savvy Soul Circle Which of the following is arranged in correct order from top to bottom? A．②→③→① B．③→②→④ C．①→④→③ D．④→③→② 3．The passage is intended to ________. A．describe a lifestyle medicine expert B．comfort soulless women in midlife C．list the symptoms of depression D．advertise a health community 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章通过介绍Dr. Christine Wu的生活方式医学服务，旨在吸引中年女性加入她的健康社区，帮助她们重拾活力、自信和目标。 1．词义猜测题。根据划线词的下文“where you’ll feel seen, supported and inspired to step into the best version of yourself.(在哪里你会感到被关注、被支持、被激励，从而成为最好的自己)”可知，划线词应该是指一个被关注、被支持、被激励的地方，所以与“港湾、避风港”意思接近。故选A项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第1小标题空格处的下文“You wake up feeling drained, battling tiredness and body aches, and riding the unpredictable waves of midlife.(你醒来时感觉筋疲力尽，与疲劳和身体疼痛作斗争，驾驭着中年不可预知的浪潮)”和“You’ve lost touch with the lively, confident woman you once were — your joy, passion,and sense of purpose feel out of reach(你已经和曾经那个活泼、自信的你失去了联系——你的快乐、激情和使命感感觉遥不可及)”可知，此部分描述的是一些熟悉的感觉，所以句①“这听起来是不是很熟悉？”能概括下文内容；再根据第2个小标题空格处的下文“A month membership designed exclusively for midlife women ready to reclaim their vitality, balance, and joy. This is your sacred sanctuary for transformation, where you'll fecl seen, supported and inspired to step into the best version of yoursclf.(一个月的会员专为中年妇女准备收回他们的活力，平衡和快乐。这是你转变的神圣圣地，在这里你会感到被看到、被支持、被鼓舞，从而成为最好的自己)”可知，本部分主要是宣传作者的健康社区，所以第句④“欢迎来到the Savvy Soul Circle”能概括下文下文内容；再根据第3个小标题的空处的下文黑体字“Monthly Wellness Themes(每月健康主题)”和“Live “Fireside Chats” with Dr Wu(与吴医生现场“炉边谈话”)”和“Seasonal Support for Mind & Body(对身心的季节性支持)”和“Guided Practices & Tools(指导实践和工具)”可知，此部分主要介绍的是健康社区的具体活动内容，所以第③句“这是等待你的东西”能概括下文内容，所以三个空格处小标题应该是①④③。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。分析全文内容可知，文章通过介绍Dr. Christine Wu的生活方式医学服务，旨在吸引中年女性加入她的健康社区，帮助她们重拾活力、自信和目标。由此推知，这篇文章的目的是为健康社区做广告。故选D项。 Passage2 (24-25高二下·上海宜川中学·期中) Our magazine is bringing to you the hottest high streets for shopping in the world. Zürich, Switzerland The Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich’s resplendent, tree-lined exclusive shopping avenue, stretches a mile (1.4 kilometers). You’ll find some of Switzerland’s top shopping along its length, from top clothing designers to high-end options for shoes, furs, accessories, china, and jewelry and, most famous of course, Swiss watches. Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, California Rodeo Drive manages to pack in enough audacious glitz to qualify as one of the world’s most glamorous and expensive shopping stretches. Just off Rodeo lies Two Rodeo, a strip of boutiques modeled after European boutiques, with cobblestones, fountains, and bistros. Perhaps its least known amenity is the free two-hour valet parking. Laugavegur Reykjavík, Iceland Reykjavík’s main shopping street hosts numerous clothing boutiques and an assortment of shops offering accessories, leather goods, cosmetics, lingerie, books, music, and what is most Icelandish, the finest handmade knitwear and woolen goods. If you buy an outfit from one of the local fashion houses, rest assured it will be original. The Ginza Tokyo, Japan The Ginza, comprising eight blocks, is Tokyo’s most exclusive shopping area. It boasts some of the most expensive real estate on Earth. Known luxury and exclusive retailers stand side by side with Tokyo’s landmark department stores, Mitsukoshi, Wako (whose clock is a landmark unto itself), and the 14-story Marion. The latter actually houses seven movie theaters and two department stores. Many store windows feature elaborate displays that showcase typical Japanese culture. It’s said that the window displays are more a vision than shopping itself in Ginza. At night colorful lights flood the Ginza with light, bringing the otherwise gray city to life, making the area the brightest pearl at night. Fifth Avenue New York City, New York Large landmark department stores (Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy’s) and small high-end designer name boutiques (Ferragamo, Harry Winston, Versace, Emanual Ungaro, Gucci, Henri Bendel, Tiffany, Steuben, Christian Dior) make New York’s Fifth Avenue top paradise for luxury hunters. In December, the stores mount elaborate displays — doormen dressed as toy soldiers at FAO Schwarz, a 27-foot (8-meter) sparkling snowflake floating over the street outside Tiffany, winter wonderland scenes in Macy’s windows—that attract holiday shoppers and sightseers. Walking along the crowded sidewalks of Fifth Avenue at this time of year is a special treat. 1．What brings more enjoyment than the act of purchasing? A．Receiving valet parking service in Rodeo Drive. B．Enjoying icelandish, handmade knitwear and woolen goods in Laugavegur C．Appreciating window displays in Ginza. D．Viewing elaborate store displays of toy soldiers and snowflake. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．In the Bahnhofstrasse, you can obtain genuine Swiss watches at special shops. B．Reykjavík guarantees the originality of any outfit customers buy. C．Rodeo Drive is well-known for its natural scenes. D．Fifth Avenue is famous for its assembly of designer brands. 3．A visitor looking for magnificent night views should go to ______. A．The Bahnhofstrasse B．Rodeo Drive C．The Ginza D．Fifth Avenue 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个世界上最热门的购物街。 1．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段The Ginza下列“It’s said that the window displays are more a vision than shopping itself in Ginza.(据说银座的橱窗陈列比购物本身更有视觉效果)”可知，欣赏银座的橱窗展示比购买行为更能带来快乐。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段Fifth Avenue下列“Large landmark department stores (Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy’s) and small high-end designer name boutiques (Ferragamo, Harry Winston, Versace, Emanual Ungaro, Gucci, Henri Bendel, Tiffany, Steuben, Christian Dior) make New York’s Fifth Avenue top paradise for luxury hunters.(大型地标百货公司和小型高端设计师精品店（Ferragamo, Harry Winston, Versace, Emanual Ungaro, Gucci, Henri Bendel, Tiffany, Steuben, Christian Dior）使纽约第五大道成为奢侈品爱好者的顶级天堂)”可知，D选项“第五大道以设计师品牌的集合而闻名”正确。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段The Ginza下列“At night colorful lights flood the Ginza with light, bringing the otherwise gray city to life, making the area the brightest pearl at night.(夜晚，五彩缤纷的灯光照亮了银座，给原本灰暗的城市带来了生机，使银座成为夜晚最明亮的明珠)”可知，想要欣赏壮丽夜景的游客应该去银座。故选C。 Passage 3 (24-25高二下·上海延安中学·期中) We are a non-profit organization registered in Shanghai. With a mission to improve the welfare of disadvantaged children in China, we have hosted numerous programs focused on children’s education and well-being since 2006. We recruit, train and support about 1,000 volunteers per year to help children and youth discover the joy of learning a foreign language, digital literacy skills, and other subjects critical to their development. There are many ways you can get involved. Check out the options below and join us today! Teaching English ·Description: Volunteers are needed to teach fun English lessons to disadvantaged children and youth. Each class has 10-30 children at community centers and 40-50 students at migrant school (随迁子女学校). Volunteers teach in teams with a minimum of two volunteers per group. ·Time commitment: A minimum of one school term (3-4 months) or 4-8 weeks during the summer. Available for weekday and weekend classes. Volunteers are expected to commit to 4-5 hours per week ·Requirements: Minimum 18 years old-16 years old and above can be considered with parental consent in written form after submitting a statement of interest and attending an interview. A good grasp of English (native-level English NOT required) and ability to interact well with children and young adults is a must. ·Location: Shanghai. Travel may be required as most of the program sites are not in downtown Shanghai. Teaching digital literacy skills ·Description: Volunteers are needed to independently teach or to assist our full-time computer teachers to teach digital literacy skills that are common to the modern workplace. ·Time commitment: A minimum of one school term (3-4 months) or 4-6 weeks during the summer. Available for weekday and weekend classes. Volunteers are expected to commit 2-4 hours per week. ·Requirements: Native Chinese speaker, with English fluency a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Interested in teaching computer skills to disadvantaged communities. ·Location: Online or community centers located in Shanghai. Non-teaching volunteer roles ·Description: Not all of our volunteers need to teach. If you prefer to volunteer in other ways, we are always interested in volunteers who can help with a whole range of tasks including but not limited to the following: routine office work, fundraising, website and graphic design, social media and marketing, and translation. ·Time commitment: Depends on the specific responsibility, but generally at least one day (eight hours) per week. ·Requirements: Interested in working in the non-profit sector, fluent in English and/ or Chinese, patient and flexible, open-minded and easy-going. ·Location: Our office, online, or our project sites. 1．According to the article, which of the following statements about the organization is NOT true? A．It’s not run with the aim of making a profit. B．It has trained a total of about 1,000 volunteers so far. C．It’s aimed at helping disadvantaged children in China. D．It has been running in Shanghai for almost 20 years. 2．According to the article, if you want to volunteer to teach at the organization, you must be ______ A．fluent in both Chinese and English B．able to teach independently in class C．available at least four weeks during the summer D．able to teach in person at community centers or migrant schools 3．According to the article, non-teaching volunteers generally ______ than those who volunteer to teach English and digital literacy skills. A．take a more boring job B．show more creative skills C．work longer hours every week D．are able to benefit more from their work 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍上海一非营利组织，涵盖其宗旨，以及英语教学、数字技能教学和非教学三类志愿者招募要求与时间安排 。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“We are a non-profit organization registered in Shanghai. With a mission to improve the welfare of disadvantaged children in China, we have hosted numerous programs focused on children’s education and well-being since 2006. We recruit, train and support about 1,000 volunteers per year to help children and youth discover the joy of learning a foreign language, digital literacy skills, and other subjects critical to their development.(我们是一家在上海注册的非营利组织。自 2006 年以来，我们一直致力于改善中国弱势儿童的福利，举办了许多关注儿童教育和福祉的项目。我们每年招募、培训和支持约 1000 名志愿者，帮助儿童和青少年发现学习外语、数字素养技能以及其他对他们发展至关重要的学科的乐趣。)”可知，是每年招募、培训和支持约1000名志愿者，而不是到目前为止总共培训了约1000名志愿者，所以B选项错误。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。在Teaching English部分提到“Time commitment: A minimum of one school term (3-4 months) or 4-2 weeks during the summer. Available for weekday and weekend classes. Volunteers are expected to commit to 4-5 hours per week(时间投入：至少一个学期（3-4个月）或夏季4-2周。工作日和周末课程都有。志愿者预计每周投入4-5小时)”和在Teaching digital literacy skills部分提到“Time commitment: A minimum of one school term (3-4 months) or 4-6 weeks during the summer. Available for weekday and weekend classes. Volunteers are expected to commit 2-4 hours per week.(时间投入：至少一个学期（3-4 个月）或夏季4-6周。工作日和周末课程都有。志愿者预计每周投入2-4小时。)”可知，如果想在该组织做志愿教学工作，在夏季至少要有4周的时间可用。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。通读全文可知，Teaching English中志愿者预计每周投入4-5小时，Teaching digital literacy skills中志愿者预计每周投入2-4小时，Non-teaching volunteer roles中提到“Time commitment: Depends on the specific responsibility, but generally at least one day (eight hours) per week.(时间投入：取决于具体职责，但一般每周至少一天（八小时）)”可知，非教学志愿者一般每周工作时间比教英语和数字素养技能的志愿者更长。故选C项。 Passage 4 (24-25高二下·上海控江中学·期中) Walking Hawai’i’s History Footpaths and trails, first protected by Hawaiian royalty in 1892, have grown into a network of 500 miles across six islands. Where To Hike Hawaiian Heritage TrailsAlaka’i Swamp Trail, Kaua’i     Sprawling over 4,345 acres in West Kaua’i, Köke’e State Park has roughly 45 miles of hiking trails. Most notable is the 7-mile (round-trip) Alaka’i Swamp Trail, which follows the edge of Kalalau Valley into a rare mountainous environment some 4,000 feet above sea level. Along the way are native plants and trees, home to peculiar birds including the ’elepaio (monarch flycatcher) and ’ani-aniau, a Hawaiian honeycreeper (蜜旋木雀) only found here. Hawai’i’s Queen Emma visited the swamp on horseback in 1870. The setting so entranced her that she had her hundred dancers and musicians who traveled with her perform here before continuing on. Moanalua Valley, O’ahu     This hike can be as short or as long as you want, from an easy hour-long stroll along an old valley road to a grueling (稀薄的) 11-mile walk to the summit of the Ko’olau Mountains. The first part follows a stream and has interpretive markers. The road continues to a sacred rock covered with paintings. Hoapili Trail, Maui     Part of this 12.5-mile trail follows an old footpath from Keone’o’io Bay. Along the way you pass a native wiliwili(Hawaiian coral tree) and the last lava flow from Haleakala volcano. Hana-Wai’anapanapa Coast Trail, Maui     The 4.6-mile round-trip hike follows an ancient trail along the Hana coastline in eastern Maui and is composed of rough lava (熔岩). It’s not as popular as nearby Pipiwai Trail, but it takes in sea arches, tide pools, a blowhole, and a religious site — before ending at rocky Ka’inalimu Bay. Pololu Trail, Hawai’i     This 1.2-mile out-and-back path takes hikers from the lookout down into the Pololu Valley, an elevation change of 878 feet over the course of the trail length. King Kamehameha Ӏ was born nearby in North Kohala. 1．If the tourist is interested in plants and bird watching, which trail is most suitable for him? A．Hana-Wai’anapanapa Coast Trail, Maui. B．Alakai Swamp Trail, Kaua’i. C．Moanalua Valley, O’ahu. D．Hoapili Trail, Maui. 2．Which trail is described as less popular but offers views of natural arches, tide pools, and a blowhole? A．Hoapili Trail. B．Moanalua Valley. C．Alaka’i Swamp Trail. D．Hana-Wai’anapanapa Coast Trail. 3．Which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Hawaii is made up of 5 trails. B．Hoapili Trail is the longest one among the 5 trails. C．Hawai’i’s Queen Emma visited Moanalua Valley in 1870. D．Visitors can overlook the Moanalua Valley on the Pololu Trail. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了夏威夷六条岛屿上的五条历史徒步路线，包括各条路线的位置、长度、特色景点以及相关的历史背景等信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“Alaka’i Swamp Trail, Kaua’i”部分中“Along the way are native plants and trees, home to peculiar birds including the ’elepaio(monarch flycatcher) and ’ani-aniau, a Hawaiian honeycreeper (蜜旋木雀) only found here(沿途是当地的植物和树木，是包括elepaio(帝王霸鹟)和ani-aniau(一种仅在这里发现的夏威夷蜜旋木雀)等奇特鸟类的家园)”可知，如果游客对植物和观鸟感兴趣，最适合他的路线是考艾岛的阿拉卡伊沼泽小径（Alakai Swamp Trail, Kaua’i）。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据“Hana-Wai’anapanapa Coast Trail, Maui”部分中“It’s not as popular as nearby Pipiwai Trail, but it takes in sea arches, tide pools, a blowhole, and a religious site－before ending at rocky Ka’inalimu Bay(它不像附近的皮皮怀小径那么受欢迎，但它可以欣赏到海拱门、潮池、气孔和一个宗教遗址 —— 最后在多岩石的卡伊纳利穆湾结束)”可知，哈纳—怀阿纳帕纳帕海岸小径被描述为不太受欢迎，但能看到自然拱门、潮池和气孔。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据“Alaka’i Swamp Trail, Kaua’i”部分中“Most notable is the 7-mile (round-trip) Alaka’i Swamp Trail(最值得注意的是7英里（往返）的阿拉卡伊沼泽小径)”可知，阿拉卡伊沼泽小径往返7英里；根据“Moanalua Valley, O’ahu”部分中“This hike can be as short or as long as you want, from an easy hour-long stroll along an old valley road to a grueling (稀薄的) 11-mile walk to the summit of the Ko’olau Mountains(这次徒步旅行可以根据您的意愿，短至轻松的一小时谷底老路漫步，长至颇具挑战性的11英里，直达科奥劳山脉的顶峰)”可知，这里最远距离是11英里；根据“Hoapili Trail, Maui”部分中“Part of this 3.5-mile trail follows an old footpath from Keone’o’io Bay(这条3.5英里长的小径的一部分沿着一条从基奥尼奥伊奥湾开始的古老步道)”可知，从基奥尼奥伊奥湾开始的霍阿皮利小径长3.5英里；根据“Hana-Wai’anapanapa Coast Trail, Maui”部分中“The 4.6-mile round-trip hike follows an ancient trail along the Hana coastline in eastern Maui(这条4.6英里的往返徒步路线沿着毛伊岛东部哈纳海岸线的一条古老小径)”可知，沿着毛伊岛东部哈纳海岸线的古老小径长4.6 英里；根据“Pololu Trail, Hawai’i”部分中“This 1.2-mile out-and-back path takes hikers from the lookout down into the Pololu Valley(这条1.2英里的往返小径将徒步旅行者从瞭望台带到波洛卢山谷)”可知，从瞭望台带到波洛卢山谷往返1.2英里。比较可知，霍阿皮利小径是这五条路线中最长的。故选B项。 Passage 5 (24-25高二下·上海青浦高级中学·期中) Small adjustments to your daily routine can go a long way toward protecting your body’s control center and preventing cognitive decline down the road. In fact, scientists believe that as many as 45 percent of dementia (痴呆) cases could be delayed or prevented with help from some simple, sometimes surprising, changes in behavior. 1. Wear a helmet. Physically protecting your head is the single most important step you can take to safeguard your brain, experts said. Recurrent head trauma from traumatic brain injuries and concussions (脑震荡) can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (慢性创伤性脑病), which can worsen cognition overall, and in some cases cause dementia. Wearing a helmet during activities like biking and skiing can significantly reduce the risk of injury, Dr. Feldman said. Motorcyclists should also always wear helmets, even if state laws don’t require them. 2. Join a book club. Maintaining an active social life keeps the negative health effects of isolation — such as depression — at bay, said Dr. Jessica Choi, a neurologist at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Choi said that her patients who have a strong social support system are typically in better overall health than the ones who don’t. “Not having that can lead to depressive episodes,” which are tied to cognitive decline in older patients, she said. Book clubs or gardening groups can do the trick, but “even a scheduled monthly dinner with a close friend or family members makes a big difference for patients,” Dr. Choi said. 3. Wear a mask on smoggy or smoky days. There’s growing research linking air pollution exposure to cognitive decline. Scientists think very fine, inhalable (可吸入的) particles in the air could trigger chemical changes once they reach the brain, said Deborah Cory Slechta, a neuroscientist in the department of environmental medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center. Not all harmful particles can be avoided — some are so small that they slip through air filters — but wearing an N95 or surgical mask and using indoor air filters on days when air quality is worse (including because of wildfire smoke) can minimize your exposure. 4. Sleep well. Finding ways to improve your time spent sleeping, and the quality of that sleep, can go a long way toward helping you stay sharp and prevent dementia. If you work night shifts and sleep during the day, consider blackout (遮光) curtain to help regulate your body’s biological clock. If anxiety and depression are keeping you up, try meditating before bed. If you aren’t sure where your sleep problems lie, keep a sleep diary to help identify potential issues. “A rested mind is crucial for brain health, as sleep helps consolidate memories and clear out cellular debris from the brain,” Dr. Feldman said. 1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Wearing a helmet only benefits motorcyclists. B．Joining a gardening group won’t help reduce cognitive decline. C．On smoggy days, wearing an ordinary mask can minimize exposure to harmful particles. D．Using blackout curtains can be helpful for night-shift workers to regulate their body clock. 2．What is the main purpose of this passage? A．To introduce the causes of dementia. B．To tell people how to maintain an active social life. C．To provide some simple ways to prevent cognitive decline. D．To emphasize the importance of protecting the head. 3．This passage is most likely taken from__________. A．a medical magazine B．a sports newspaper C．a sci-fi novel D．a travel guide 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要讲述了一些可以保护大脑以及预防认知能力下降的简单方法，包括戴头盔、参加社交活动（如加入读书俱乐部）、在雾霾或烟雾天气戴口罩、保证良好睡眠等。 1．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“If you work night shifts and sleep during the day, consider blackout (遮光) curtain to help regulate your body’s biological clock.(如果你上夜班且白天睡觉，可以考虑使用遮光窗帘来帮助调节你的生物钟)”可知，使用遮光窗帘对夜班工作者调节生物钟是有帮助的。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第一段“Small adjustments to your daily routine can go a long way toward protecting your body’s control center and preventing cognitive decline down the road.(对日常生活进行一些小的调整，对于保护你身体的控制中心（大脑）以及预防日后的认知能力下降大有帮助)” 以及后文介绍的具体方法可知，文章主要目的是提供一些预防认知能力下降的简单方法。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Small adjustments to your daily routine can go a long way toward protecting your body’s control center and preventing cognitive decline down the road.(对日常生活进行一些小的调整，对于保护你身体的控制中心（大脑）以及预防日后的认知能力下降大有帮助)” 以及后文介绍的具体方法可知，短文围绕健康建议展开。所以短文来自医疗杂志。故选A。 Passage 6 (24-25高二下·上海进才中学·期中) I guess I was a little bored. For the past hour, I’d been on the phone with Daniele, the head of my office in Italy, reviewing our latest purchases of Italian gold, Murano glass and Italian-made shoes and handbags. “Daniele,” I said, “What is the hottest jewelry in Italy right now?” His reply? Woven gold bracelets studded with gems. He texted me some photos and I knew immediately that this was jewelry that Raffinato just had to have. RAFFINATO IS ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST RETAILERS OF ITALIAN-MADE JEWELRY Presenting the Italiano Fantasia Bracelets, two designs that are prime examples of Italy’s finest artisanship. Each of these bracelets includes more than 20 brilliant cut gems of DiamondAura®, our Ultimate Diamond Alternative®, in a setting finished with 18 karat Italian gold. What is DiamondAura®? It’s a sparkling marvel that rivals even the finest diamonds (D Flawless) with its transparent color and clarity: Both are so hard they can cut glass. Don’t believe me? The book “Jewelry and Gems: The Buying Guide,” praised the technique used in our diamond alternative :“The best diamond simulation to date, and even some jewelers have mistaken these stones for mined diamonds,” it raved. The best part about these bracelets? The price. Because of our longstanding connections in Arezzo, the mecca of Italian goldsmithing, we can offer both bracelets together for just $99, a fraction of the price you’ll pay anywhere else for similar jewelry. Order today. These bracelets are one of our hottest sellers this year, and with disruptions in the supply chain, we can only guarantee that we have 1,279 861 of these bracelets on hand for this ad.Jewelry Specifications: • Made in Arezzo, Italy. 18k gold finish • DiamondAura®, the Ultimate Diamond Alternative® • Fit wrists up to 7 ¼" Italian Fantasia Bracelet Collection A．X Bracelet (¼ ctw) $399 $59* Save $340 B．Woven Bracelet (⅓ ctw) $299 $69* Save $230 *special price only for customers using the offer code *an extra $50 refund for any purchase exceeding 6 pieces. 1．Which of the descriptions is true about the advertised products? A．The bracelets boast original Italian design and craftsmanship. B．There is no restriction on wrist size due to its adjustable design. C．A supply chain disruption leads to products being out of stock. D．the jewelry is framed with real diamonds of the finest quality. 2．Raffinato is mainly in charge of _________. A．invention B．production C．distribution D．exhibition 3．If a local adolescent wants to buy 2 Woven Bracelets and 3 Sets of Both as souvenir for roommates, the minimum price he/she has to pay is ______. A．$295 B．$385 C．$415 D．$435 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍两款意大利Fantasia手镯。 1．细节理解题。由文章中第三段“Presenting the Italiano Fantasia Bracelets, two designs that are prime examples of Italy’s finest artisanship. (展示意大利Fantasia手镯，这两种设计是意大利最优秀手工艺品的典范。)”可知，手镯采用意大利独创设计和工艺。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。由文章中黑体字“RAFFINATO IS ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST RETAILERS OF ITALIAN-MADE JEWELRY (RAFFINATO是美国最大的意大利珠宝零售商之一)”可知，Raffinato主要负责分销。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。由文章黑体字下的第三段中“Because of our longstanding connections in Arezzo, the mecca of Italian goldsmithing, we can offer both bracelets together for just $99, a fraction of the price you’ll pay anywhere else for similar jewelry. (由于我们在意大利金匠圣地阿雷佐有着长期的联系，我们只需99美元就可以同时提供两款手镯，这只是你在其他地方购买类似珠宝的价格的一小部分。)”、和下文中“B. Woven Bracelet (⅓ ctw) $299 $69* Save $230 (.编织手镯（1/3克拉）$299$69*节省$230)”以及“*an extra $50 refund for any purchase exceeding 6 pieces.(*购买超过6件可额外退款50美元。)”可知，购买2个编织手镯和3套需要花费99*3+69*2-50=385，所以最低需要支付$385。故选B项。 Passage 1 (24-25高二下·上海闵行区七宝中学·期中) WORD OF THE DAY March 13, 2025 curfew noun | KER-fyooDefinition Curfew refers to a law or order that requires people to be indoors after a certain time at night, as well as to the period of time when such an order or law is in effect. Chiefly in the United States. //No one is allowed on the streets during the curfew. //Lana has a 10 o’clock curfew, so we need to bring her home right after the movie. SEE THE ENTRY > Examples “[LEW] Alcindor narrowed his college choice to Michigan, Columbia, St. John’s, and UCLA．He liked Columbia as the chance to attend school walking distance to Harlem and a subway ride to the jazz clubs he had to leave early as a high schooler to make curfew.” — Scott Howard-Cooper, Kingdom on Fire: Kareem, Wooden, Walton, and the Turbulent Days of the UCLA Basketball Dynasty, 2024 Did you know? Curfews set by parents (and kept or broken by their offspring) do not echo the origins of the word curfew in any noticeable way—if they did, they’d need to at least hint at the sound of a bell. When curfew was first used in the 14th century, it referred to the sounding of a bell at evening to alert people that they should cover their hearth (壁炉) fires for the night—a necessary warning, as many European houses in the Middle Ages were close enough to each other that fires could spread easily from one to the next. The word came to English from Anglo-French, in which the signal was called coverfeu, a compound of covrir, meaning “to cover,” and feu, “fire.” Even when hearth fires were no longer regulated, many towns had other rules that called for ringing an evening bell, including one that required people to be off the streets by a given time, a development that granted curfew permission to go out and about with a broader meaning. SEE MORE WORDS OF THE DAY > 1．Where do you most probably find this text? A．Real-time transcripts of a podcast program. B．A scholar column in a literary magazine. C．An enrollment guide of a language course. D．A link in an online dictionary application. 2．Which of the following is true according to the text? A．The word curfew was coined in Anglo-French to hint the sound of an evening bell. B．In Middle Ages, fires spread easily simply because the hearth fires were not covered. C．Curfew’s modern use doesn’t reflect its origin as hearth fires were no longer regulated. D．Originally, the word curfew was a compound noun signaling extinguished fireplaces. 3．Which of the following examples is an American usage of Curfew? A．Protesters disobeyed the curfew and took to the streets. B．Why do you have to go home now if you don’t have a curfew? C．The dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the army was lifted after the war. D．It’s against the criminal law of the state to be in the street after the curfew. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文是应用文。详细解释了“curfew”这个词的定义、用法、例句以及词源等信息。 1．推理判断题。根据本文标题“WORD OF THE DAY(今日一词)”以及纵观全文和最后一段“SEE MORE WORDS OF THE DAY >(查看更多今日词汇)”可知，本文介绍了“curfew”这个词的定义、用法、例句以及词源等信息，是词典中常见的词条格式，而最后一句则是网站常见信息，所以本文应是来自在线词典应用程序中的链接。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据Did you know?下的“When curfew was first used in the 14th century, it referred to the sounding of a bell at evening to alert people that they should cover their hearth (壁炉) fires for the night—a necessary warning, as many European houses in the Middle Ages were close enough to each other that fires could spread easily from one to the next. The word came to English from Anglo-French, in which the signal was called coverfeu, a compound of covrir, meaning “to cover,” and feu, “fire.”(当curfew在14世纪首次被使用时，它指的是在晚上敲响钟声，提醒人们晚上应该把壁炉里的火盖上——这是一个必要的警告，因为中世纪的许多欧洲房屋彼此距离很近，火灾很容易从一间房屋蔓延到另一间房屋。这个词是从盎格鲁-法语传入英语的，在英语中，这个信号被称为coverfeu，是covrir（意思是覆盖）和feu（意思是火）的合成词)”可知，“curfew”这个词是在英法中创造出来的，用来暗示晚上的钟声。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据Definition下的“Curfew refers to a law or order that requires people to be indoors after a certain time at night, as well as to the period of time when such an order or law is in effect. Chiefly in the United States.(“宵禁”指的是一项法律或命令，要求人们在夜间特定时间之后必须待在室内，同时也指该命令或法律生效的时间段。这主要在美国使用)”以及“Lana has a 10 o’clock curfew, so we need to bring her home right after the movie.(拉娜有10点宵禁，所以我们得在看完电影后马上送她回家)”可知，Curfew在美国主要指个人宵禁，所以B项“如果没有宵禁，你为什么要现在回家？”为个人宵禁，符合美国人对宵禁的用法。故选B项。 Passage 2 (24-25高二下·上海华东师范大学第二附属中学·期中) Join a Project There are many opportunities to become a citizen scientist in national parks. Check out some park-sponsored projects below. You can find additional projects on external sites like SciStarter.com and CitizenScience.gov. And if you're accustomed to using programs like eBird or iNaturalist, you can continue to do so in any national park, even on your own. What can you do as a citizen scientist in a national park? Most likely you’ll collect data and upload them to a database. In some cases, you can explore, graph, and analyze data. If the project is new, you may be able to make suggestions about study design or procedures. In all cases, you will learn and experience real science. And you'll do it in the places you love. Acadia National Park (ME) Sundew Phenology Trail Purpose: Monitor phenology (seasonal timing) of trees, plants, and shrubs in coastal Maine to help the park understand long-term trends. Activities: Use Nature's Notebook mobile app to record and upload phenological stages of specific plants. Location & Timing: Participate in the park; spring, summer and fall every year. Requirements: Anyone can participate, young children should be supervised by adults; training is provided. To Participate: Groups enroll in park’s residential education programming; individuals enroll in park’s public programs. Denali National Park and Preserve (AK) Snowshoe Hare Pellet Plot Project Purpose: Estimate the population density of snowshoe hares on an annual basis. Activities: Volunteers count snowshoe hare fecal pellets (粪球) at established plots within the park. Location & Timing: Participate in the park; June- August every year. Requirements: Must be a teen or adult, or part of a school/organization group; training is provided. Volunteers must be able to take difficult hikes in the backcountry, spend time on hands and knees, and follow verbal instructions. To Participate: Email to express interest. Homestead National Historical Park (NE) Black Homesteading Project Purpose: Reveal the history of Black homesteaders who obtained titles for about 650,000 acres of prairie land from the General Land Office in the 1870s-1930s. Activities: Online volunteers will transcribe original historical documents into digital formats so they can be shared with scholars and the public worldwide. Location & Timing: Online, no time restrictions. Requirements: Stable Internet connection. Open to adults, teens, and families. To Participate: Please sign up through the Federal Government's volunteer page: Volunteer I Opportunity Detail Rocky Mountain National Park (CO) Lily Lake Phenology Project Purpose: Monitor seasonal changes (phenology) of plants and animals at Lily Lake to help the park understand long-term trends. Activities: Record observations of plants and animals using the mobile app Survey 123. Location & Timing: Participate in the park, year- round. Best opportunities are April-October. Requirements: Must be a teen or adult. No special training is required. Participants need a mobile device. To Participate: See the project website to download the data collection form and Instructions to your mobile device. 1．Which of the following is TRUE about a citizen science project? A．Joining citizen scientist project is an essential step to become a real scientist. B．A citizen scientist is an expert at exploring, graphing, and analyzing data, C．The participants’ main responsibility is to generate and develop new ideas for a project. D．The project helps spread scientific knowledge through public participation in scientific research. 2．Which project does not require the use of digital devices? A．Sundew Phenology Trail B．Black Homesteading Project C．Snowshoe Hare Pellet Plot Project D．Lily Lake Phenology Project 3．The Green Sprout Primary School is planning a summer camp to arouse students’ interest in scientific research, which national park offers the most proper activity for their students? A．Acadia National Park B．Denali National Park and Preserve C．Homestead National Historical Park D．Rocky Mountain National Park 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 【分析】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了国家公园赞助的几个项目，这些项目有很多机会让普通人成为一名公民科学家。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“In some cases, you can explore, graph, and analyze data. If the project is new, you may be able to make suggestions about study design or procedures. In all cases, you will learn and experience real science. And you'll do it in the places you love.(在某些情况下，您可以探索、绘制和分析数据。如果项目是新的，您可以就研究设计或程序提出建议。在所有情况下，你将学习和体验真正的科学。你可以在你喜欢的地方研究)”可知，公民科学项目通过公众参与科学研究，让公民真正地体验科学，帮助公民学习科学知识，帮助传播科学知识。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二个小标题Snowshoe Hare Pellet Plot Project中的“Activities: Volunteers count snowshoe hare fecal pellets (粪球) at established plots within the park. Requirements: Must be a teen or adult, or part of a school/organization group; training is provided. Volunteers must be able to take difficult hikes in the backcountry, spend time on hands and knees, and follow verbal instructions.(活动：志愿者在公园内的固定场地数雪鞋兔的粪便颗粒。要求：必须是青少年或成人，或学校/组织的成员；提供培训。志愿者必须能够在偏远地区进行艰难的徒步旅行，花时间在手脚并用上，并遵循口头指示)”可知，Snowshoe Hare Pellet Plot Project这个项目的要求和活动中未提及要使用数字设备，所以Snowshoe Hare Pellet Plot Project不需要使用数字设备。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第一个小标题Acadia National Park (ME)中“Purpose: Monitor phenology (seasonal timing) of trees, plants, and shrubs in coastal Maine to help the park understand long-term trends.(目的：监测缅因州沿海地区树木、植物和灌木的物候(季节)，以帮助公园长远发展)”，“Location & Timing: Participate in the park; spring, summer and fall every year.(地点和时间：参与公园活动；每年春天、夏天和秋天)”及“Requirements: Anyone can participate, young children should be supervised by adults; training is provided.(要求：任何人都可以参加，幼儿应由成人监督，提供培训)”可知，Acadia National Park (ME)适合举办夏令营，能让小学生参观游玩，提供相关培训（Rocky Mountain National Park (CO)没有培训），并能观察缅因州沿海地区树木、植物和灌木的物候，对于激发学生对科学研究的兴趣最合适。故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25高二下·上海零陵中学·期中) Wonders of Australia 22 days from only £6.245 per person Day 1: Depart UK Days 2-5: Singapore Enjoy a city tour including Merlion Park, Marina Bay, and fabulous gardens. As an alternative, you may choose to stop in Dubai at no extra cost. Days 6-11: Melbourne Visit Victoria Markets and Federation Square. Perhaps take an optional excursion to explore Fairy Penguin Parade. Day 12-14: The Ghan Experience one of the world’s most impressive rail journeys. Covering 1,555 kilometres, we see the everchanging landscape as we journey north. Enjoy all inclusive Gold Service with on board meals included as are a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Day 15-17: Uluru (Ayers Rock) We enjoy a refreshing glass of sparkling wine and witness the changing colours as the sun sets. There is a chance to explore the rock in the morning, before visiting the impressive Olgas. Days 18-21: Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef Dive in the sheltered coral lake and view the reef from underwater observatory. Lunch is included. Optional tours on our Freedom Days in Cairns include a scenic railway journey to Kuranda, and a day trip to the nearby World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Day 22: Arrive UK We arrive at your chosen airport, bringing an end to our incredible adventure. Departure Dates Stopover Offer Price Per Person Availability 28 Jul 2024 - £5,895 7 Rooms 06 Oct 2024 £29pp £6,495 New Date 10 Nov 2024 £29pp £6,495 New Date 23 Feb 2025 £29pp £6,495 New Date 08 Mar 2025 £29pp £6,495 New Date 05 Apr 2025 £29pp £6,245 New Date 26 Jul 2025 £29pp £6,795 New Date Book by 30th April 2024 and enjoy a twin room for a two-night stopover from only £29 per person (£48 for single occupancy).Stopover choices are Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, or Bali and include return transfers and four-star accommodation with breakfast. For more details and full booking conditions, please request a brochure or visit www.distantjourneys.co.uk. Call FREE for a brochure 0800 141 3719. 1．If Karen is addicted to railway journeys, ________ are most likely to be her favourites. A．Cairns and the Ghan B．Uluru and Melbourne C．Melbourne and the Ghan D．Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef 2．If you have decided to join the tour, which of the following statements is true? A．You may be charged an extra £349 in total for daily breakfasts. B．You will enjoy a day trip to Daintree Rainforest, a world heritage. C．You may choose to stop in both Singapore and Dubai at no extra cost. D．You will be offered a meal with drinks when heading north by train in the Ghan. 3．If Jonathan and his two male friends, who have booked the travel, will depart UK on April 5th, 2025, with a two-night stopover in Bangkok, then at least how much will they have to pay for the whole trip in total? A．£17,791 B．£18,822 C．£18,841 D．£19,572 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。这是一次远途旅行的宣传广告。 1．推理判断题。根据Day 12-14部分中的“The Ghan Experience one of the world’s most impressive rail journeys. (在甘河体验世界上最令人印象深刻的铁路之旅之一。)”和Days 18-21部分中的“Days in Cairns include a scenic railway journey to Kuranda, and a day trip to the nearby World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. (在凯恩斯的游览包括前往库兰达的风景火车之旅，以及附近被列入世界遗产名录的丹特里雨林的一日游。)”可知，如果凯伦对铁路旅行上瘾，凯恩斯和甘河最有可能是她的最爱。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据Day 12-14部分中的“Enjoy all inclusive Gold Service with on board meals included as are a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. (享受全套黄金服务，包括车上餐食，以及各种酒精和非酒精饮料。)”可知，如果你决定参加这次旅行，你将在乘坐火车北上途中获得一顿饭和饮料。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据表格中的05 Apr 2025一行中可知，每人单价为£6,245，根据表格下粗体部分“Book by 30th April 2024 and enjoy a twin room for a two-night stopover from only £29 per person (£48 for single occupancy). (在2024年4月30日前预订，可以享受一间双人房，中途停留两晚，每人只需29英镑（单人房48英镑）。)”可知，两名女生每人需要付29英镑房费，乔纳森需要付48英镑，所以总计是6,245*3+29*2+48=18841(英镑)。故选C。 Passage 4 (23-24高二下·上海华东师范大学第二附中·期中) Tech-Camp No.6 Devon Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong A technology day camp for students 12-17 AboutAbout Tech-Camp Tech-Camp is a day camp with a focus on computers and electronics technology. We offer 2-week summer programmes for students of 12to 17 years of age. We have a computer lab with the latest and fastest equipment, an electronics lab, and a video production studio. Our staff are special, too. Our programme leaders are experts in computers and electronics, of course, but they are also people who care about children and enjoy working with them. The benefits of Tech-Camp In all of our programmes, we show students how to work in teams and how to solve problems by themselves. We encourage them to think creatively. What students will do at Tech-Camp Each day Tech-camp is filled with useful, interesting and challenging activities. For example, in the Computer Programme, students learn the basic computer programming, and how to use the Internet. In the High-tech Programme, they make radio-controlled model cars and produce their own short videos. Programme Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Computer Programme 15 June-26 June 15 June-26 June 15 June-26 June High-tech Programme 29 June-10 July 27 July-7 August 15 June-26 June Fee: HK $2,000 per student（10% discount available for groups of 10 or more students.） For more information about Tech-Camp, please contact Director of Summer Programmes, Ms Julia Brown, by phone, fax or e-mail. Telephone: 26548898    Fax: 26948850    E-mail: juliab@techcamp.com.hk 1．What would you probably like to ask about if you phone Ms Julia Brown after reading the brochure? A．The activities the students will have. B．The fee each attendant should pay. C．The e-mail address of Tech-Camp. D．The deadline for application. 2．From the brochure we can infer that ________. A．the Camp offers students accommodation during their two-week stay at the Camp B．high school teachers are in charge of the Tech-Camp all the time C．students at Tech-Camp benefit from the knowledge about the hi-tech through lectures given by the experts D．students will learn how to work with their friends and how to think and solve problems creatively through activities 3．If Mrs. Newman’s two sons and another ten classmates of theirs form a group to sign up for the camp, how much can Mrs. Newman save? A．HK $200 B．HK $400 C．HK $3600 D．HK $2400 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了一个科技夏令营的相关信息。 1．推理判断题。纵观全文，没有找到与申请报名的截止日期相关的信息。根据文章最后一段“For more information about Tech-Camp, please contact Director of Summer Programmes, Ms Julia Brown, by phone, fax or e-mail. Telephone: 26548898 Fax: 26948850 E-mail: juliab@techcamp.com.hk ”（想要了解更多关于 Tech-Camp 的信息，请通过电话、传真或电子邮件联系暑期项目负责人 Julia Brown 女士。电话：26548898；传真：26948850；电子邮件：juliab@techcamp.com.hk）可知，如果你在阅读小册子后会打电话给 Julia Brown 女士，你可能会问申请报名的截止日期。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章 The benefits of Tech-Camp 部分“In all of our programmes, we show students how to work in teams and how to solve problems by themselves. We encourage them to think creatively.”（在我们所有的项目中，我们向学生展示如何团队合作以及如何独立解决问题。我们鼓励他们创造性地思考。）可知，学生们将学习如何与朋友合作，以及如何通过活动创造性地思考和解决问题。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章 Fee 部分“HK $2,000 per student（10% discount available for groups of 10 or more students.）”（每位学生 2000 港元（10 人或以上团体可享受 10%的折扣。））可知，10 人或以上团体可享受 10%的折扣，所以如果纽曼夫人的两个儿子和他们的另外十个同学组成一个小组报名参加夏令营，纽曼夫人有两个儿子，可以节省 2000×10%×2=400 港元。故选B。 Passage 5 (24-25高二下·上海控江中学·期中) When Disaster Strikes, Be Prepared! Don’t leave home without this survival kit! When the going gets tough, you need to be ready. Power cuts, floods, ice storms, hurricanes and wildfires, have become the usual. You should always be prepared. Our Desert Camo Emergency Survival Kit will help you to the challenge. Having the right tool in the right place could save your bacon! The powerful Overwatch Tactical Flashlight is super bright for when the power goes out. The stainless steel Heavy Duty Multi-Tool contains a knife, can opener, pliers and screwdriver. The Survival Multi-Function Card has an escape rope, wrench, saw and more. And when the heat goes out or the car is stuck in a winter storm, the Endurance Emergency Blanket will help keep you warm. Knowing you’re prepared, where there’s the Pioneer Compass Chronograph Watch, which features a compass, temperature display and flint in addition to keeping time. “WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN SURVIVE MOST ANYTHING.”-STANISLAUS BISCOGLIA, FOUNDER & CEO, STAUER “Good buy. [It] has everything I need for getting along in the wild.” -says client John B． This could be your lifesaver. Secured in a handy Desert Camo Carrying Kit, these tools are essential for tackling most any nature disaster. With safety at the top of everyone’s wish list, this must - have kit is one of the fastest-selling items in the company’s history with over 30,000 sold in the first 2 months. BACK IN STOCK for the first time after overwhelming demand, we had ONLY 733 KITS AVAILABLE, for this ad and half have already sold! We recommend buying three: one for home, one for the office and one to keep in your car in case trouble kicks up. If this kit doesn’t meet your expectations, send it back for a full refund. “Your move, Mother Nature.” Desert Camo Emergency Survival Kit $199 $39+S&P Save $17.50 “You must use Insider Offer Code DCC 154-01 to get this price.” 1-800-333-2045 Kit Specifications of Stauer’s Survival Kits-Overwatch Tactical Flashlight -Three light modes -100 lumens -Pioneer Compass Chronograph -Compass, Flint, Wrench -Temperature display -Endurance Emergency Blanket -4.25×6.6 -Survival Multi-Function Card -Rulers for measurement -Can opener -Bottle opener -Heavy Duty Multi-Tool -Small-knife - Can opener -Pliers & Screwdriver 1．Who are most likely the target buyers of the Desert Camo Emergency Survival Kit? A．Enthusiasts of extreme sports looking for related products B．Individuals who enjoy collecting military-style gear for display. C．Those who are concerned about safety and preparedness for emergencies D．People who are into designing nature reserves. 2．Which of the following strategies are used in the promotion of the Desert Camo Emergency Survival Kit? ① Highlighting the urgency of buying due to limited stock. ② Featuring reviews from celebrities to build trust. ③ Offering a money-back guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction. ④ Giving discounts to make the price more appealing. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④ 3．What does the sentence “Your move, Mother Nature.” imply in the advertisement? A．Mother Nature is powerless against the refund policy. B．The kit is ready to handle any disasters or emergencies. C．The kit is a gift for Mother Nature to help protect the environment. D．The company won’t produce the kit any more unless nature demands it. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一则应急生存工具包的广告，详细介绍了其多功能配件、促销策略及客户评价，强调该工具包在应对自然灾害中的实用性和紧迫性。 1．推理判断题。根据广告中反复强调的应对自然灾害的内容“When the going gets tough, you need to be ready. Power cuts, floods, ice storms, hurricanes and wildfires, have become the usual. You should always be prepared.(当事情变得艰难时，你需要做好准备。停电、洪水、冰暴、飓风和野火已成为家常便饭。你应该时刻做好准备。)”和“This could be your lifesaver. Secured in a handy Desert Camo Carrying Kit, these tools are essential for tackling most any nature disaster.(这可能是你的救命稻草。在一个方便的沙漠迷彩携带包中，这些工具是应对大多数自然灾害所必需的。)”，并结合客户评价“[It] has everything I need for getting along in the wild.(（它）有我在野外生活所需要的一切。)”可推断出，目标用户为关注安全与应急准备的人群。其他选项(极限运动爱好者、军事装备收藏者等)与广告核心内容不符。故选 C项。 2．细节理解题。① “Highlighting the urgency of buying due to limited stock.(由于库存有限，突出了购买的紧迫性)”：原文明确提到“BACK IN STOCK for the first time after overwhelming demand, we had ONLY 733 KITS AVAILABLE, for this ad and half have already sold!(在巨大的需求之后，我们第一次回到库存中，我们只有733个套件可用，对于这个广告，一半已经售出！)”，该项符合。  ② “Featuring reviews from celebrities to build trust.(通过名人的评论来建立信任。)”：广告仅引用普通客户John B的评价，无名人背书，故排除。 ③ “Offering a money-back guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction.(提供退款保证，确保客户满意。)”：文中明确说明“If this kit doesn’t meet your expectations, send it back for a full refund.(如果这个工具包不符合你的期望，把它寄回去全额退款。)”，该项符合。  ④ “Giving discounts to make the price more appealing.(打折使价格更有吸引力。)”：文中提到“$199 $39+S&P Save $17.50  “You must use Insider Offer Code DCC 154-01 to get this price.” ($199 $39+S&P Save $17.50；您必须使用内幕报价代码DCC 154-01才能获得此价格。)”，该项符合。 综上，正确策略为①③④。故选 B项。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章中的句子“Secured in a handy Desert Camo Carrying Kit, these tools are essential for tackling most any nature disaster.”及工具包功能描述，该口号以拟人化修辞挑战自然(Mother Nature)，暗示无论自然带来何种灾难，此工具包均已做好应对准备。选项B“The kit is ready to handle any disasters or emergencies(这个工具箱已准备好应付任何灾难或紧急情况)”准确反映其自信与实用性，其他选项曲解原意。故选 B项。 Passage 6 (23-24高二下·上海复旦大学附属中学·期中) Fit to Be Tied: Four Common Knots Are you one of those hikers who always prefers a square knot? Here are simple, easy-to-remember alternatives that will do a better job in four common camping settings. ①Bind cargo to your car To secure a large bag to a car roof, you need a knot that acts like a pulley (滑轮). The trucker’s knot works best. Start by forming an overhand loop, pulling a loop through, and tightening. Next, feed the rope’s free end around a roof rack (架 子) or an S-hook on the frame. Pull on the working end to obtain the desired tension; then use a quick-release half-hitch, a type of knot, to “lock” the tension in place (and make untying cargo quick and simple). ②Attach tent guylines (拉绳) Attached to webbing loops at key stress points on the outer walls of tents, guylines are tied to the ground with stones. They stabilize the tent in strong winds by keeping the fabric walls tight. When setting up your shelter, tighten the guylines until no loose part remains in them or the tent walls. Fit the ropes with a tight-line knot, which lets you adjust the line’s length without untying the knot. When you move the knot by hand, it slides freely along the line, but it holds tight when the loop is tensioned—so the knot holds firm when gusts of wind pull tent walls hard. ③Lower a pack over a rock shelf Some packs feature a strong leather belt for easy rope-pulls—but most require a bowline knot, which doesn’t slip no matter the weight. It is very easy to untie after it’s been loaded. Slide the loop around the middle of the pack, tighten it, then lower away. A handy recall- aiding device: The rope’s long end is the “tree”; the loop is the “rabbit hole”; ④Fasten a canoe to shore The clove hitch is perfect for quickly fastening boats because it’s easy to tie, holds fast under tension, and releases instantly with a pull on the free end. This makes it a speedy way to fix a line to a tree. For extra security, add one or two half-hitches. 1．Which of the following may best match the types of knots in the numbered text description (1-4)? (a) (b) (c) (d) A．(a)(d)(b)(c) B．(a)(c)(b)(d) C．(c)(d)(a)(b) D．(c)(b)(d)(a) 2．What is the best knot to use when a worker carries goods with a rope repeatedly between Ind floor and 2nd floor? A．Tight-line knot B．Truckers knot C．Clove hitch D．Bowline knot 3．Where are you most likely to read this article? A．A website on backpackers. B．A leaflet on safety guidance. C．A scientific journal on knots. D．A travel guide on beauty spots. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍是四种打绳结的方式及它们的用途。 1．细节理解题。根据“①Bind cargo to your car”部分的句子“To secure a large bag to a car roof, you need a knot that acts like a pulley(滑轮). The trucker’s knot works best. Start by forming an overhand loop, pulling a loop through, and tightening. Next, feed the rope’s free end around a roof rack(架 子) or an S-hook on the frame.（为了将一个大袋子固定在车顶上，你需要一个像滑轮一样的结。卡车司机打结效果最好。首先形成一个上手环，拉一个环，然后收紧。接下来，将绳子的自由端缠在车顶架或车架的S钩上。）”可知，第一种绳结和图c是对应的。根据“②Attach tent guylines(拉绳)”部分的句子“Attached to webbing loops at key stress points on the outer walls of tents, guylines are tied to the ground with stones.（在帐篷外墙上的关键受力点处系上织带，用石头将绳系在地面上。）”和“Fit the ropes with a tight-line knot, which lets you adjust the line’s length without untying the knot. When you move the knot by hand, it slides freely along the line, but it holds tight when the loop is tensioned—so the knot holds firm when gusts of wind pull tent walls hard.（在绳子上打一个紧绳结，这样你就可以在不解开绳结的情况下调整绳子的长度。当你用手移动绳结时，绳结会沿着绳子自由地滑动，但当绳结被拉紧时，绳结会紧紧地固定住——所以当阵风把帐篷的墙壁拉得很硬时，绳结也会牢牢地固定住。）”可知，第二种绳结和图d是对应的。根据“③Lower a pack over a rock shelf”部分的句子“Some packs feature a strong leather belt for easy rope-pulls—but most require a bowline knot, which doesn’t slip no matter the weight. It is very easy to untie after it’s been loaded. Slide the loop around the middle of the pack, tighten it, then lower away. A handy recall- aiding device: The rope’s long end is the “tree”; the loop is the “rabbit hole”（ 有些背包的特点是有结实的皮带，便于拉绳，但大多数背包需要打一个蝴蝶结，这样无论重量多大都不会打滑。装好后很容易解开。将环绕在背包的中间，拧紧，然后放低。一个方便的循环辅助装置:绳子的长端是“树”；这个环就是“兔子洞”。）”可知，第三种绳结和图a对应。根据“④Fasten a canoe to shore”部分的句子“The clove hitch is perfect for quickly fastening boats because it’s easy to tie, holds fast under tension, and releases instantly with a pull on the free end. This makes it a speedy way to fix a line to a tree. For extra security, add one or two half-hitches.（丁香结非常适合快速系紧船只，因为它很容易系，在紧张的情况下保持牢固，并且在自由端拉动时立即释放。这使得它成为一种快速的方法来固定一条线到树上。为了额外的安全，增加一个或两个半结。）”可知，第四种绳结和图b对应。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据“③Lower a pack over a rock shelf”部分的句子“It is very easy to untie after it’s been loaded. Slide the loop around the middle of the pack, tighten it, then lower away. A handy recall- aiding device: The rope’s long end is the “tree”; the loop is the “rabbit hole”（装好后很容易解开。将环绕在背包的中间，拧紧，然后放低。一个方便的循环辅助装置:绳子的长端是“树”;这个循环就是“兔子洞”。）”可知，第三种绳结Bowline knot适合工人用绳子在1楼和2楼之间反复搬运货物时使用。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。本文介绍的是四种绳结的打法和它们的用途，所以，这篇文章最可能出现在关于绳结的科学杂志上。故选C项。 试卷第32页，共32页 试卷第31页，共32页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题06 阅读理解（应用文）（期中真题汇编，上海专用） Passage 1 (24-25高二下·上海华东师范大学第二附属中学·期中) Lost your spark (活力)? It’s time to get it back. Hi, I’m Dr Christine Wu-MD, Lifestyle Medicine Expert. I specialize in helping women in midlife rediscover their energy, confidence, and purpose with a unique combination of science and soul. Dr Wu Wellness _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ? You wake up feeling drained, battling tiredness and body aches, and riding the unpredictable waves of midlife. You’ve lost touch with the lively, confident woman you once were — your joy, passion, and sense of purpose feel out of reach. You’re doing all the “right” things — eating healthily, staying active, managing stress — but your body isn’t responding the way you want. Your anxiety, overwhelm, and loneliness have taken center stage, leaving you wondering, “Is this how life is now?” It doesn’t have to feel this way. And you don’t have to navigate this alone. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ? Monthly Wellness ThemesExplore powerful topics like hormone balance, stress relief, and self-discovery — because wellness deserves to be your priority. Seasonal Support for Mind & BodyNourish (滋养) your body with energizing movement practices, and soul-soothing meditations (冥想) to nourish your spirit, Live “Fireside Chats” with Dr WuJoin conversations on the topics that matter most, with space to connect and ask questions — your exclusive access to Dr Wu. Guided Practices & ToolsDiscover powerful meditations, uplifting intentions, and practical strategies to effortlessly weave wellness into daily life. Private Online Community Connect with like-minded women on the same journey — share wins, challenges, and mutual support. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Unleash your inner power with the Savvy Soul Circle!The transformation you’ve been craving starts here. Visit doctorwuwellness.com and be the first to know when Savvy Soul Circle launches. 1．The underlined word sanctuary is closest in meaning to ________. A．harbour B．schedule C．resolution D．ambition 2．Three of the following four subheadings are missing in the passage: ① Does This Sound Familiar?    ② From Symptoms to Diagnosis ③ Here’s What’s Waiting for You    ④ Welcome to the Savvy Soul Circle Which of the following is arranged in correct order from top to bottom? A．②→③→① B．③→②→④ C．①→④→③ D．④→③→② 3．The passage is intended to ________. A．describe a lifestyle medicine expert B．comfort soulless women in midlife C．list the symptoms of depression D．advertise a health community Passage2 (24-25高二下·上海宜川中学·期中) Our magazine is bringing to you the hottest high streets for shopping in the world. Zürich, Switzerland The Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich’s resplendent, tree-lined exclusive shopping avenue, stretches a mile (1.4 kilometers). You’ll find some of Switzerland’s top shopping along its length, from top clothing designers to high-end options for shoes, furs, accessories, china, and jewelry and, most famous of course, Swiss watches. Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, California Rodeo Drive manages to pack in enough audacious glitz to qualify as one of the world’s most glamorous and expensive shopping stretches. Just off Rodeo lies Two Rodeo, a strip of boutiques modeled after European boutiques, with cobblestones, fountains, and bistros. Perhaps its least known amenity is the free two-hour valet parking. Laugavegur Reykjavík, Iceland Reykjavík’s main shopping street hosts numerous clothing boutiques and an assortment of shops offering accessories, leather goods, cosmetics, lingerie, books, music, and what is most Icelandish, the finest handmade knitwear and woolen goods. If you buy an outfit from one of the local fashion houses, rest assured it will be original. The Ginza Tokyo, Japan The Ginza, comprising eight blocks, is Tokyo’s most exclusive shopping area. It boasts some of the most expensive real estate on Earth. Known luxury and exclusive retailers stand side by side with Tokyo’s landmark department stores, Mitsukoshi, Wako (whose clock is a landmark unto itself), and the 14-story Marion. The latter actually houses seven movie theaters and two department stores. Many store windows feature elaborate displays that showcase typical Japanese culture. It’s said that the window displays are more a vision than shopping itself in Ginza. At night colorful lights flood the Ginza with light, bringing the otherwise gray city to life, making the area the brightest pearl at night. Fifth Avenue New York City, New York Large landmark department stores (Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy’s) and small high-end designer name boutiques (Ferragamo, Harry Winston, Versace, Emanual Ungaro, Gucci, Henri Bendel, Tiffany, Steuben, Christian Dior) make New York’s Fifth Avenue top paradise for luxury hunters. In December, the stores mount elaborate displays — doormen dressed as toy soldiers at FAO Schwarz, a 27-foot (8-meter) sparkling snowflake floating over the street outside Tiffany, winter wonderland scenes in Macy’s windows—that attract holiday shoppers and sightseers. Walking along the crowded sidewalks of Fifth Avenue at this time of year is a special treat. 1．What brings more enjoyment than the act of purchasing? A．Receiving valet parking service in Rodeo Drive. B．Enjoying icelandish, handmade knitwear and woolen goods in Laugavegur C．Appreciating window displays in Ginza. D．Viewing elaborate store displays of toy soldiers and snowflake. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．In the Bahnhofstrasse, you can obtain genuine Swiss watches at special shops. B．Reykjavík guarantees the originality of any outfit customers buy. C．Rodeo Drive is well-known for its natural scenes. D．Fifth Avenue is famous for its assembly of designer brands. 3．A visitor looking for magnificent night views should go to ______. A．The Bahnhofstrasse B．Rodeo Drive C．The Ginza D．Fifth Avenue Passage 3 (24-25高二下·上海延安中学·期中) We are a non-profit organization registered in Shanghai. With a mission to improve the welfare of disadvantaged children in China, we have hosted numerous programs focused on children’s education and well-being since 2006. We recruit, train and support about 1,000 volunteers per year to help children and youth discover the joy of learning a foreign language, digital literacy skills, and other subjects critical to their development. There are many ways you can get involved. Check out the options below and join us today! Teaching English ·Description: Volunteers are needed to teach fun English lessons to disadvantaged children and youth. Each class has 10-30 children at community centers and 40-50 students at migrant school (随迁子女学校). Volunteers teach in teams with a minimum of two volunteers per group. ·Time commitment: A minimum of one school term (3-4 months) or 4-8 weeks during the summer. Available for weekday and weekend classes. Volunteers are expected to commit to 4-5 hours per week ·Requirements: Minimum 18 years old-16 years old and above can be considered with parental consent in written form after submitting a statement of interest and attending an interview. A good grasp of English (native-level English NOT required) and ability to interact well with children and young adults is a must. ·Location: Shanghai. Travel may be required as most of the program sites are not in downtown Shanghai. Teaching digital literacy skills ·Description: Volunteers are needed to independently teach or to assist our full-time computer teachers to teach digital literacy skills that are common to the modern workplace. ·Time commitment: A minimum of one school term (3-4 months) or 4-6 weeks during the summer. Available for weekday and weekend classes. Volunteers are expected to commit 2-4 hours per week. ·Requirements: Native Chinese speaker, with English fluency a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Interested in teaching computer skills to disadvantaged communities. ·Location: Online or community centers located in Shanghai. Non-teaching volunteer roles ·Description: Not all of our volunteers need to teach. If you prefer to volunteer in other ways, we are always interested in volunteers who can help with a whole range of tasks including but not limited to the following: routine office work, fundraising, website and graphic design, social media and marketing, and translation. ·Time commitment: Depends on the specific responsibility, but generally at least one day (eight hours) per week. ·Requirements: Interested in working in the non-profit sector, fluent in English and/ or Chinese, patient and flexible, open-minded and easy-going. ·Location: Our office, online, or our project sites. 1．According to the article, which of the following statements about the organization is NOT true? A．It’s not run with the aim of making a profit. B．It has trained a total of about 1,000 volunteers so far. C．It’s aimed at helping disadvantaged children in China. D．It has been running in Shanghai for almost 20 years. 2．According to the article, if you want to volunteer to teach at the organization, you must be ______ A．fluent in both Chinese and English B．able to teach independently in class C．available at least four weeks during the summer D．able to teach in person at community centers or migrant schools 3．According to the article, non-teaching volunteers generally ______ than those who volunteer to teach English and digital literacy skills. A．take a more boring job B．show more creative skills C．work longer hours every week D．are able to benefit more from their work Passage 4 (24-25高二下·上海控江中学·期中) Walking Hawai’i’s History Footpaths and trails, first protected by Hawaiian royalty in 1892, have grown into a network of 500 miles across six islands. Where To Hike Hawaiian Heritage TrailsAlaka’i Swamp Trail, Kaua’i     Sprawling over 4,345 acres in West Kaua’i, Köke’e State Park has roughly 45 miles of hiking trails. Most notable is the 7-mile (round-trip) Alaka’i Swamp Trail, which follows the edge of Kalalau Valley into a rare mountainous environment some 4,000 feet above sea level. Along the way are native plants and trees, home to peculiar birds including the ’elepaio (monarch flycatcher) and ’ani-aniau, a Hawaiian honeycreeper (蜜旋木雀) only found here. Hawai’i’s Queen Emma visited the swamp on horseback in 1870. The setting so entranced her that she had her hundred dancers and musicians who traveled with her perform here before continuing on. Moanalua Valley, O’ahu     This hike can be as short or as long as you want, from an easy hour-long stroll along an old valley road to a grueling (稀薄的) 11-mile walk to the summit of the Ko’olau Mountains. The first part follows a stream and has interpretive markers. The road continues to a sacred rock covered with paintings. Hoapili Trail, Maui     Part of this 12.5-mile trail follows an old footpath from Keone’o’io Bay. Along the way you pass a native wiliwili(Hawaiian coral tree) and the last lava flow from Haleakala volcano. Hana-Wai’anapanapa Coast Trail, Maui     The 4.6-mile round-trip hike follows an ancient trail along the Hana coastline in eastern Maui and is composed of rough lava (熔岩). It’s not as popular as nearby Pipiwai Trail, but it takes in sea arches, tide pools, a blowhole, and a religious site — before ending at rocky Ka’inalimu Bay. Pololu Trail, Hawai’i     This 1.2-mile out-and-back path takes hikers from the lookout down into the Pololu Valley, an elevation change of 878 feet over the course of the trail length. King Kamehameha Ӏ was born nearby in North Kohala. 1．If the tourist is interested in plants and bird watching, which trail is most suitable for him? A．Hana-Wai’anapanapa Coast Trail, Maui. B．Alakai Swamp Trail, Kaua’i. C．Moanalua Valley, O’ahu. D．Hoapili Trail, Maui. 2．Which trail is described as less popular but offers views of natural arches, tide pools, and a blowhole? A．Hoapili Trail. B．Moanalua Valley. C．Alaka’i Swamp Trail. D．Hana-Wai’anapanapa Coast Trail. 3．Which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Hawaii is made up of 5 trails. B．Hoapili Trail is the longest one among the 5 trails. C．Hawai’i’s Queen Emma visited Moanalua Valley in 1870. D．Visitors can overlook the Moanalua Valley on the Pololu Trail. Passage 5 (24-25高二下·上海青浦高级中学·期中) Small adjustments to your daily routine can go a long way toward protecting your body’s control center and preventing cognitive decline down the road. In fact, scientists believe that as many as 45 percent of dementia (痴呆) cases could be delayed or prevented with help from some simple, sometimes surprising, changes in behavior. 1. Wear a helmet. Physically protecting your head is the single most important step you can take to safeguard your brain, experts said. Recurrent head trauma from traumatic brain injuries and concussions (脑震荡) can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (慢性创伤性脑病), which can worsen cognition overall, and in some cases cause dementia. Wearing a helmet during activities like biking and skiing can significantly reduce the risk of injury, Dr. Feldman said. Motorcyclists should also always wear helmets, even if state laws don’t require them. 2. Join a book club. Maintaining an active social life keeps the negative health effects of isolation — such as depression — at bay, said Dr. Jessica Choi, a neurologist at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Choi said that her patients who have a strong social support system are typically in better overall health than the ones who don’t. “Not having that can lead to depressive episodes,” which are tied to cognitive decline in older patients, she said. Book clubs or gardening groups can do the trick, but “even a scheduled monthly dinner with a close friend or family members makes a big difference for patients,” Dr. Choi said. 3. Wear a mask on smoggy or smoky days. There’s growing research linking air pollution exposure to cognitive decline. Scientists think very fine, inhalable (可吸入的) particles in the air could trigger chemical changes once they reach the brain, said Deborah Cory Slechta, a neuroscientist in the department of environmental medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center. Not all harmful particles can be avoided — some are so small that they slip through air filters — but wearing an N95 or surgical mask and using indoor air filters on days when air quality is worse (including because of wildfire smoke) can minimize your exposure. 4. Sleep well. Finding ways to improve your time spent sleeping, and the quality of that sleep, can go a long way toward helping you stay sharp and prevent dementia. If you work night shifts and sleep during the day, consider blackout (遮光) curtain to help regulate your body’s biological clock. If anxiety and depression are keeping you up, try meditating before bed. If you aren’t sure where your sleep problems lie, keep a sleep diary to help identify potential issues. “A rested mind is crucial for brain health, as sleep helps consolidate memories and clear out cellular debris from the brain,” Dr. Feldman said. 1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Wearing a helmet only benefits motorcyclists. B．Joining a gardening group won’t help reduce cognitive decline. C．On smoggy days, wearing an ordinary mask can minimize exposure to harmful particles. D．Using blackout curtains can be helpful for night-shift workers to regulate their body clock. 2．What is the main purpose of this passage? A．To introduce the causes of dementia. B．To tell people how to maintain an active social life. C．To provide some simple ways to prevent cognitive decline. D．To emphasize the importance of protecting the head. 3．This passage is most likely taken from__________. A．a medical magazine B．a sports newspaper C．a sci-fi novel D．a travel guide Passage 6 (24-25高二下·上海进才中学·期中) I guess I was a little bored. For the past hour, I’d been on the phone with Daniele, the head of my office in Italy, reviewing our latest purchases of Italian gold, Murano glass and Italian-made shoes and handbags. “Daniele,” I said, “What is the hottest jewelry in Italy right now?” His reply? Woven gold bracelets studded with gems. He texted me some photos and I knew immediately that this was jewelry that Raffinato just had to have. RAFFINATO IS ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST RETAILERS OF ITALIAN-MADE JEWELRY Presenting the Italiano Fantasia Bracelets, two designs that are prime examples of Italy’s finest artisanship. Each of these bracelets includes more than 20 brilliant cut gems of DiamondAura®, our Ultimate Diamond Alternative®, in a setting finished with 18 karat Italian gold. What is DiamondAura®? It’s a sparkling marvel that rivals even the finest diamonds (D Flawless) with its transparent color and clarity: Both are so hard they can cut glass. Don’t believe me? The book “Jewelry and Gems: The Buying Guide,” praised the technique used in our diamond alternative :“The best diamond simulation to date, and even some jewelers have mistaken these stones for mined diamonds,” it raved. The best part about these bracelets? The price. Because of our longstanding connections in Arezzo, the mecca of Italian goldsmithing, we can offer both bracelets together for just $99, a fraction of the price you’ll pay anywhere else for similar jewelry. Order today. These bracelets are one of our hottest sellers this year, and with disruptions in the supply chain, we can only guarantee that we have 1,279 861 of these bracelets on hand for this ad.Jewelry Specifications: • Made in Arezzo, Italy. 18k gold finish • DiamondAura®, the Ultimate Diamond Alternative® • Fit wrists up to 7 ¼" Italian Fantasia Bracelet Collection A．X Bracelet (¼ ctw) $399 $59* Save $340 B．Woven Bracelet (⅓ ctw) $299 $69* Save $230 *special price only for customers using the offer code *an extra $50 refund for any purchase exceeding 6 pieces. 1．Which of the descriptions is true about the advertised products? A．The bracelets boast original Italian design and craftsmanship. B．There is no restriction on wrist size due to its adjustable design. C．A supply chain disruption leads to products being out of stock. D．the jewelry is framed with real diamonds of the finest quality. 2．Raffinato is mainly in charge of _________. A．invention B．production C．distribution D．exhibition 3．If a local adolescent wants to buy 2 Woven Bracelets and 3 Sets of Both as souvenir for roommates, the minimum price he/she has to pay is ______. A．$295 B．$385 C．$415 D．$435 Passage 1 (24-25高二下·上海闵行区七宝中学·期中) WORD OF THE DAY March 13, 2025 curfew noun | KER-fyooDefinition Curfew refers to a law or order that requires people to be indoors after a certain time at night, as well as to the period of time when such an order or law is in effect. Chiefly in the United States. //No one is allowed on the streets during the curfew. //Lana has a 10 o’clock curfew, so we need to bring her home right after the movie. SEE THE ENTRY > Examples “[LEW] Alcindor narrowed his college choice to Michigan, Columbia, St. John’s, and UCLA．He liked Columbia as the chance to attend school walking distance to Harlem and a subway ride to the jazz clubs he had to leave early as a high schooler to make curfew.” — Scott Howard-Cooper, Kingdom on Fire: Kareem, Wooden, Walton, and the Turbulent Days of the UCLA Basketball Dynasty, 2024 Did you know? Curfews set by parents (and kept or broken by their offspring) do not echo the origins of the word curfew in any noticeable way—if they did, they’d need to at least hint at the sound of a bell. When curfew was first used in the 14th century, it referred to the sounding of a bell at evening to alert people that they should cover their hearth (壁炉) fires for the night—a necessary warning, as many European houses in the Middle Ages were close enough to each other that fires could spread easily from one to the next. The word came to English from Anglo-French, in which the signal was called coverfeu, a compound of covrir, meaning “to cover,” and feu, “fire.” Even when hearth fires were no longer regulated, many towns had other rules that called for ringing an evening bell, including one that required people to be off the streets by a given time, a development that granted curfew permission to go out and about with a broader meaning. SEE MORE WORDS OF THE DAY > 1．Where do you most probably find this text? A．Real-time transcripts of a podcast program. B．A scholar column in a literary magazine. C．An enrollment guide of a language course. D．A link in an online dictionary application. 2．Which of the following is true according to the text? A．The word curfew was coined in Anglo-French to hint the sound of an evening bell. B．In Middle Ages, fires spread easily simply because the hearth fires were not covered. C．Curfew’s modern use doesn’t reflect its origin as hearth fires were no longer regulated. D．Originally, the word curfew was a compound noun signaling extinguished fireplaces. 3．Which of the following examples is an American usage of Curfew? A．Protesters disobeyed the curfew and took to the streets. B．Why do you have to go home now if you don’t have a curfew? C．The dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the army was lifted after the war. D．It’s against the criminal law of the state to be in the street after the curfew. Passage 2 (24-25高二下·上海华东师范大学第二附属中学·期中) Join a Project There are many opportunities to become a citizen scientist in national parks. Check out some park-sponsored projects below. You can find additional projects on external sites like SciStarter.com and CitizenScience.gov. And if you're accustomed to using programs like eBird or iNaturalist, you can continue to do so in any national park, even on your own. What can you do as a citizen scientist in a national park? Most likely you’ll collect data and upload them to a database. In some cases, you can explore, graph, and analyze data. If the project is new, you may be able to make suggestions about study design or procedures. In all cases, you will learn and experience real science. And you'll do it in the places you love. Acadia National Park (ME) Sundew Phenology Trail Purpose: Monitor phenology (seasonal timing) of trees, plants, and shrubs in coastal Maine to help the park understand long-term trends. Activities: Use Nature's Notebook mobile app to record and upload phenological stages of specific plants. Location & Timing: Participate in the park; spring, summer and fall every year. Requirements: Anyone can participate, young children should be supervised by adults; training is provided. To Participate: Groups enroll in park’s residential education programming; individuals enroll in park’s public programs. Denali National Park and Preserve (AK) Snowshoe Hare Pellet Plot Project Purpose: Estimate the population density of snowshoe hares on an annual basis. Activities: Volunteers count snowshoe hare fecal pellets (粪球) at established plots within the park. Location & Timing: Participate in the park; June- August every year. Requirements: Must be a teen or adult, or part of a school/organization group; training is provided. Volunteers must be able to take difficult hikes in the backcountry, spend time on hands and knees, and follow verbal instructions. To Participate: Email to express interest. Homestead National Historical Park (NE) Black Homesteading Project Purpose: Reveal the history of Black homesteaders who obtained titles for about 650,000 acres of prairie land from the General Land Office in the 1870s-1930s. Activities: Online volunteers will transcribe original historical documents into digital formats so they can be shared with scholars and the public worldwide. Location & Timing: Online, no time restrictions. Requirements: Stable Internet connection. Open to adults, teens, and families. To Participate: Please sign up through the Federal Government's volunteer page: Volunteer I Opportunity Detail Rocky Mountain National Park (CO) Lily Lake Phenology Project Purpose: Monitor seasonal changes (phenology) of plants and animals at Lily Lake to help the park understand long-term trends. Activities: Record observations of plants and animals using the mobile app Survey 123. Location & Timing: Participate in the park, year- round. Best opportunities are April-October. Requirements: Must be a teen or adult. No special training is required. Participants need a mobile device. To Participate: See the project website to download the data collection form and Instructions to your mobile device. 1．Which of the following is TRUE about a citizen science project? A．Joining citizen scientist project is an essential step to become a real scientist. B．A citizen scientist is an expert at exploring, graphing, and analyzing data, C．The participants’ main responsibility is to generate and develop new ideas for a project. D．The project helps spread scientific knowledge through public participation in scientific research. 2．Which project does not require the use of digital devices? A．Sundew Phenology Trail B．Black Homesteading Project C．Snowshoe Hare Pellet Plot Project D．Lily Lake Phenology Project 3．The Green Sprout Primary School is planning a summer camp to arouse students’ interest in scientific research, which national park offers the most proper activity for their students? A．Acadia National Park B．Denali National Park and Preserve C．Homestead National Historical Park D．Rocky Mountain National Park Passage 3 (24-25高二下·上海零陵中学·期中) Wonders of Australia 22 days from only £6.245 per person Day 1: Depart UK Days 2-5: Singapore Enjoy a city tour including Merlion Park, Marina Bay, and fabulous gardens. As an alternative, you may choose to stop in Dubai at no extra cost. Days 6-11: Melbourne Visit Victoria Markets and Federation Square. Perhaps take an optional excursion to explore Fairy Penguin Parade. Day 12-14: The Ghan Experience one of the world’s most impressive rail journeys. Covering 1,555 kilometres, we see the everchanging landscape as we journey north. Enjoy all inclusive Gold Service with on board meals included as are a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Day 15-17: Uluru (Ayers Rock) We enjoy a refreshing glass of sparkling wine and witness the changing colours as the sun sets. There is a chance to explore the rock in the morning, before visiting the impressive Olgas. Days 18-21: Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef Dive in the sheltered coral lake and view the reef from underwater observatory. Lunch is included. Optional tours on our Freedom Days in Cairns include a scenic railway journey to Kuranda, and a day trip to the nearby World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Day 22: Arrive UK We arrive at your chosen airport, bringing an end to our incredible adventure. Departure Dates Stopover Offer Price Per Person Availability 28 Jul 2024 - £5,895 7 Rooms 06 Oct 2024 £29pp £6,495 New Date 10 Nov 2024 £29pp £6,495 New Date 23 Feb 2025 £29pp £6,495 New Date 08 Mar 2025 £29pp £6,495 New Date 05 Apr 2025 £29pp £6,245 New Date 26 Jul 2025 £29pp £6,795 New Date Book by 30th April 2024 and enjoy a twin room for a two-night stopover from only £29 per person (£48 for single occupancy).Stopover choices are Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, or Bali and include return transfers and four-star accommodation with breakfast. For more details and full booking conditions, please request a brochure or visit www.distantjourneys.co.uk. Call FREE for a brochure 0800 141 3719. 1．If Karen is addicted to railway journeys, ________ are most likely to be her favourites. A．Cairns and the Ghan B．Uluru and Melbourne C．Melbourne and the Ghan D．Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef 2．If you have decided to join the tour, which of the following statements is true? A．You may be charged an extra £349 in total for daily breakfasts. B．You will enjoy a day trip to Daintree Rainforest, a world heritage. C．You may choose to stop in both Singapore and Dubai at no extra cost. D．You will be offered a meal with drinks when heading north by train in the Ghan. 3．If Jonathan and his two male friends, who have booked the travel, will depart UK on April 5th, 2025, with a two-night stopover in Bangkok, then at least how much will they have to pay for the whole trip in total? A．£17,791 B．£18,822 C．£18,841 D．£19,572 Passage 4 (23-24高二下·上海华东师范大学第二附中·期中) Tech-Camp No.6 Devon Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong A technology day camp for students 12-17 AboutAbout Tech-Camp Tech-Camp is a day camp with a focus on computers and electronics technology. We offer 2-week summer programmes for students of 12to 17 years of age. We have a computer lab with the latest and fastest equipment, an electronics lab, and a video production studio. Our staff are special, too. Our programme leaders are experts in computers and electronics, of course, but they are also people who care about children and enjoy working with them. The benefits of Tech-Camp In all of our programmes, we show students how to work in teams and how to solve problems by themselves. We encourage them to think creatively. What students will do at Tech-Camp Each day Tech-camp is filled with useful, interesting and challenging activities. For example, in the Computer Programme, students learn the basic computer programming, and how to use the Internet. In the High-tech Programme, they make radio-controlled model cars and produce their own short videos. Programme Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Computer Programme 15 June-26 June 15 June-26 June 15 June-26 June High-tech Programme 29 June-10 July 27 July-7 August 15 June-26 June Fee: HK $2,000 per student（10% discount available for groups of 10 or more students.） For more information about Tech-Camp, please contact Director of Summer Programmes, Ms Julia Brown, by phone, fax or e-mail. Telephone: 26548898    Fax: 26948850    E-mail: juliab@techcamp.com.hk 1．What would you probably like to ask about if you phone Ms Julia Brown after reading the brochure? A．The activities the students will have. B．The fee each attendant should pay. C．The e-mail address of Tech-Camp. D．The deadline for application. 2．From the brochure we can infer that ________. A．the Camp offers students accommodation during their two-week stay at the Camp B．high school teachers are in charge of the Tech-Camp all the time C．students at Tech-Camp benefit from the knowledge about the hi-tech through lectures given by the experts D．students will learn how to work with their friends and how to think and solve problems creatively through activities 3．If Mrs. Newman’s two sons and another ten classmates of theirs form a group to sign up for the camp, how much can Mrs. Newman save? A．HK $200 B．HK $400 C．HK $3600 D．HK $2400 Passage 5 (24-25高二下·上海控江中学·期中) When Disaster Strikes, Be Prepared! Don’t leave home without this survival kit! When the going gets tough, you need to be ready. Power cuts, floods, ice storms, hurricanes and wildfires, have become the usual. You should always be prepared. Our Desert Camo Emergency Survival Kit will help you to the challenge. Having the right tool in the right place could save your bacon! The powerful Overwatch Tactical Flashlight is super bright for when the power goes out. The stainless steel Heavy Duty Multi-Tool contains a knife, can opener, pliers and screwdriver. The Survival Multi-Function Card has an escape rope, wrench, saw and more. And when the heat goes out or the car is stuck in a winter storm, the Endurance Emergency Blanket will help keep you warm. Knowing you’re prepared, where there’s the Pioneer Compass Chronograph Watch, which features a compass, temperature display and flint in addition to keeping time. “WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN SURVIVE MOST ANYTHING.”-STANISLAUS BISCOGLIA, FOUNDER & CEO, STAUER “Good buy. [It] has everything I need for getting along in the wild.” -says client John B． This could be your lifesaver. Secured in a handy Desert Camo Carrying Kit, these tools are essential for tackling most any nature disaster. With safety at the top of everyone’s wish list, this must - have kit is one of the fastest-selling items in the company’s history with over 30,000 sold in the first 2 months. BACK IN STOCK for the first time after overwhelming demand, we had ONLY 733 KITS AVAILABLE, for this ad and half have already sold! We recommend buying three: one for home, one for the office and one to keep in your car in case trouble kicks up. If this kit doesn’t meet your expectations, send it back for a full refund. “Your move, Mother Nature.” Desert Camo Emergency Survival Kit $199 $39+S&P Save $17.50 “You must use Insider Offer Code DCC 154-01 to get this price.” 1-800-333-2045 Kit Specifications of Stauer’s Survival Kits-Overwatch Tactical Flashlight -Three light modes -100 lumens -Pioneer Compass Chronograph -Compass, Flint, Wrench -Temperature display -Endurance Emergency Blanket -4.25×6.6 -Survival Multi-Function Card -Rulers for measurement -Can opener -Bottle opener -Heavy Duty Multi-Tool -Small-knife - Can opener -Pliers & Screwdriver 1．Who are most likely the target buyers of the Desert Camo Emergency Survival Kit? A．Enthusiasts of extreme sports looking for related products B．Individuals who enjoy collecting military-style gear for display. C．Those who are concerned about safety and preparedness for emergencies D．People who are into designing nature reserves. 2．Which of the following strategies are used in the promotion of the Desert Camo Emergency Survival Kit? ① Highlighting the urgency of buying due to limited stock. ② Featuring reviews from celebrities to build trust. ③ Offering a money-back guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction. ④ Giving discounts to make the price more appealing. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④ 3．What does the sentence “Your move, Mother Nature.” imply in the advertisement? A．Mother Nature is powerless against the refund policy. B．The kit is ready to handle any disasters or emergencies. C．The kit is a gift for Mother Nature to help protect the environment. D．The company won’t produce the kit any more unless nature demands it. Passage 6 (23-24高二下·上海复旦大学附属中学·期中) Fit to Be Tied: Four Common Knots Are you one of those hikers who always prefers a square knot? Here are simple, easy-to-remember alternatives that will do a better job in four common camping settings. ①Bind cargo to your car To secure a large bag to a car roof, you need a knot that acts like a pulley (滑轮). The trucker’s knot works best. Start by forming an overhand loop, pulling a loop through, and tightening. Next, feed the rope’s free end around a roof rack (架 子) or an S-hook on the frame. Pull on the working end to obtain the desired tension; then use a quick-release half-hitch, a type of knot, to “lock” the tension in place (and make untying cargo quick and simple). ②Attach tent guylines (拉绳) Attached to webbing loops at key stress points on the outer walls of tents, guylines are tied to the ground with stones. They stabilize the tent in strong winds by keeping the fabric walls tight. When setting up your shelter, tighten the guylines until no loose part remains in them or the tent walls. Fit the ropes with a tight-line knot, which lets you adjust the line’s length without untying the knot. When you move the knot by hand, it slides freely along the line, but it holds tight when the loop is tensioned—so the knot holds firm when gusts of wind pull tent walls hard. ③Lower a pack over a rock shelf Some packs feature a strong leather belt for easy rope-pulls—but most require a bowline knot, which doesn’t slip no matter the weight. It is very easy to untie after it’s been loaded. Slide the loop around the middle of the pack, tighten it, then lower away. A handy recall- aiding device: The rope’s long end is the “tree”; the loop is the “rabbit hole”; ④Fasten a canoe to shore The clove hitch is perfect for quickly fastening boats because it’s easy to tie, holds fast under tension, and releases instantly with a pull on the free end. This makes it a speedy way to fix a line to a tree. For extra security, add one or two half-hitches. 1．Which of the following may best match the types of knots in the numbered text description (1-4)? (a) (b) (c) (d) A．(a)(d)(b)(c) B．(a)(c)(b)(d) C．(c)(d)(a)(b) D．(c)(b)(d)(a) 2．What is the best knot to use when a worker carries goods with a rope repeatedly between Ind floor and 2nd floor? A．Tight-line knot B．Truckers knot C．Clove hitch D．Bowline knot 3．Where are you most likely to read this article? A．A website on backpackers. B．A leaflet on safety guidance. C．A scientific journal on knots. D．A travel guide on beauty spots. 试卷第22页，共23页 试卷第23页，共23页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $