专题01 阅读理解（应用文）（期中真题汇编，北京专用）高二英语下学期

专题01 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） Technology is changing fast. Every year, there are some inventions that make our life so much easier, smarter. You’ll find the new technologies below are brilliant, and some of them are a little fun. A Scent-Based Alarm Clock $59 Who wants the noisy beeping of an alarm clock waking them up every morning and starting their day off on the wrong foot? We believe, nobody. This special alarm clock replaces that sharp sound with a calming melody-oh, and it can give off a pleasant smell. Think: freshly ground coffee, freshly mown grass, and the fresh scent of flowers. Voice-Activated Lights $70 About 50 percent of people in the United Kingdom admitted to keeping the lights on when they leave the house. The sad reality is that sometimes we forget to turn the lights off and other times, we’re just too lazy to walk over to the light switch. But there’s a simple solution: Voice-activated light switches. If you own a Google Assistant, then these automated lights will connect to your smart device so you can command them to dim, stay on for a specified period of time, or just turn off completely. A Mug with a Customizable Temperature $80 Drinking boiled hot coffee is no fun-it may burn your mouth. Luckily, one company has come up with a solution for liquids that are too hot for a long time. They designed a mug that allows you to choose your ideal liquid temperature, and their technology will maintain the temperature as you sip leisurely. The mug is so high-tech that you can even connect it to your phone and it will keep you updated on the status of the temperature. An Instant Voice Translator $85 Since many kinds of languages are spoken around the world, being bilingual is a valuable skill. Most of us don’t exactly have the time on our hands to learn that many languages, so the next-best thing is this device that will translate over 32 languages in real time. One person tested the device and stated that it is “simple and readily understood, with proper information on word synonyms.” 1．Which of the following can give off the pleasant smell? A．Voice-Activated Lights. B．A Scent-Based Alarm Clock. C．A Mug with a Customizable Temperature. D．An Instant Voice Translator. 2．From the passage, we know the Instant Voice Translator ______. A．can communicate with people B．can test a person’s language ability C．offers translation in many languages D．helps improve a person’s writing skills 3．We can probably read this passage from ______. A．a geography magazine B．a new technology website C．a biology textbook D．a health research report Passage 2 （24-25高二下·北京通州·期中） Workshops and Activities for Children at London Canal Museum We plan to provide regular daily activities for families in the school holidays. Wednesday Workshops on selected Wednesdays, and Home Education Workshops on selected Fridays. Children under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult, who must remain in the museum. Canal Kids Takeaway We will be offering take home activity packs to visitors to the museum during school holidays. These will be completed at home. We are currently open from Wednesdays to Sundays, and bank holiday Mondays only. (Closed 1st December). Times 10:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00. There may be some additional opening dates during New Year Holidays: 29th, 30th December and 1st January. Wednesday Workshops We are hoping to run half day workshops on selected Wednesdays at a cost of admission (入场) charge plus £1.50 per child. Accompanying adults pay normal museum admission charges. There are two workshops on each date, a morning workshop 11:00—12:30 and an afternoon workshop 14:00—15:30. These workshops are limited to 15 children and thus advance booking is highly recommended. If there are spare places on the day, they will be available to families who have not booked in advance. Home Education Workshop Workshops aimed at children who are educated at home. A parent or other carer must be in attendance. The charge is £5 per child. One free adult per family group. Bookings must be made at least one week in advance and are not refundable if you change your mind or are unable to come as planned. Times are 11:00—14:30. 1．At what time can one enter the museum for activities? A．16:00 on every Monday. B．16:10 on Tuesdays. C．12:30 on 1st January. D．10:00 on 1st December. 2．Why is advance booking highly recommended for a Wednesday Workshop? A．The number of participants is limited. B．The price for child will become higher. C．The duration of the workshops is too long. D．The booking system may easily break down. 3．Which activity does one have to book seven days ahead? A．Daily activities for families. B．Wednesday Workshops. C．Home Education Workshops. D．Canal Kids Takeaway. Passage 3 （2025·北京门头沟·期中） Are you passionate about community development and eager to make a positive impact? Join our volunteer program and contribute to meaningful projects that benefit local communities. Whether you’re interested in education, environmental conservation, or public health, we have a role for you! Positions Available: · Education Support Volunteer: Assist in teaching foundational reading and math to children in underserved areas. No prior teaching experience is required — just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You’ll work closely with local teachers to create interesting lessons and support students’ learning journeys. · Environmental Conservation Volunteer: Help with tree planting, clean-up drives and awareness campaigns to protect natural resources. This role is perfect for those who care about sustainability and want to make a great difference in their community. · Health Outreach Volunteer: Support health clinics by organizing workshops, distributing supplies and promoting wellness programs. You’ll play a key role in improving access to healthcare for vulnerable (脆弱的) populations. Benefits of Volunteering: ·Gain hands-on experience in community development. ·Develop teamwork, communication and leadership skills. ·Receive a certificate of participation and a letter of recommendation. ·Make lasting connections with like-minded individuals. Requirements: ·Must be 18 years or older. ·Commit to at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. ·Attend a one-day introduction lesson before starting. How to Apply: Visit our website and fill out the online application form. Applications close on May 31,2025. Join us today and be part of a movement that transforms lives and communities! 1．What is the main responsibility of an education support volunteer? A．Helping with students’ housework. B．Creating some challenging lessons. C．Organizing some health workshops. D．Improving children’s reading and math skills. 2．What is one benefit mentioned for volunteers? A．Receiving a paid salary. B．Developing practical skills. C．Getting a free university degree. D．Traveling with like-minded individuals. 3．If Li Hua wants to apply for the job, what requirement will he need to meet? A．He should be at least 21 years old. B．He should commit to 20 hours per week. C．He should finish a one-day training session. D．He should have previous teaching experience. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （2025·北京丰台·期中） FREE FAMILY DAY PASS National Trust Looking for the perfect day out this March? Whether you love peaceful woodland walks, birdwatching, or discovering new places surrounded by nature, the National Trust has something for everyone. Thanks to this incredible offer, you can enjoy a FREE visit to a National Trust property of your choice. It will give you the perfect excuse to gather your loved ones and explore the great outdoors. Start your year by reconnecting with nature and making unforgettable memories with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of National Trust sites — completely free!HOW TO CLAIM Cut out the voucher (代金券) below and present at your chosen National Trust location. Some National Trust properties require advance booking, please check the property website for full details. Certain places are excluded (排除在外) from this promotion, details can be found at reachforms.co.uk/nationaltrustpass. FREE National Trust FAMILY PASS1. This pass is single use and is effective once from the date of issue through to 31 December, 2025 inclusive. 2. This pass allows free admission at participating National Trust places for 2 adults and up to 3 children, or 1 adult and up to 4 children. Adults are aged 18 or over; children are aged under 17 inclusive. 3. This pass is for standard admission only and excludes parking, group entity, paid transport, and any paid events. 4. This pass is effective at participating National Trust places within advertised opening hours. Opening hours may be subject to change at any time and should be checked at nationaltrustpass.org.uk. 5. Present this pass to receive free admission at participating places. Pass holders who cannot present the pass, or visit an excluded place, will be charged the full admission price. 6. Only one pass per household will be permitted. 1．What can people enjoy with the National Trust’s offer? A．An outdoor activity close to nature. B．A birdwatching photography course. C．An exploration to national museums. D．A visit to a treasure-themed exhibition. 2．One can get free admission by ________. A．purchasing a digital pass on a website B．showing the voucher at the selected site C．submitting an application on the website D．joining as a member of the National Trust 3．According to the passage, the pass ________. A．allows free entry for a six-person family B．includes free transport and parking C．is limited to one per household D．can be used more than once Passage 2 （24-25·北京朝阳·期末期中） The Oxford College Farm, located on the edge of Oxford campus of Emory University, was created in 2014 after the donation of eleven acres (英亩) of land from an Emory graduate. Here, organic and fresh food is grown both for Emory’s campuses and the surrounding communities. Also, the farm provides students across disciplines with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture. If you are looking for local and organically-grown food, delicious varieties harvested at the peak of ripeness or other exciting possibilities, come and join the Oxford College Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program! Just take it as a subscription program that allows you to be a steward (管家) of the land while eating well! CSA Program Membership ·Tour the gardens on weekdays. ·Enjoy locally-grown, fresh, and seasonal produce. ·Receive newsletter featuring garden updates and recipe suggestions. ·Have priority for signing up for next year’s CSA． Sign-up Reminders ·Fill in your information, including your Emory NetID, first name, last name, preferred email, preferred phone, home address, city, state and zip code. ·Select your pickup location: Oxford Farmers Mkt, Atl Campus Kaldi’s, Atl Campus Math/ Sci, Emory University Hospital. ·Choose your pickup season (s). Please note that prices vary from season to season. To receive a 10% discount, you can participate in all seasons. ·Use a delivery service if you need. It is free for all orders over $30, otherwise fees vary anywhere from $2 to $5 depending on distance. If you are unable to join the CSA because of financial need, please email us at oxfarm@ emory. edu to discuss. Membership to the CSA is limited, so sign up as soon as possible! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support sustainable agriculture and enjoy fresh, locally-grown food! 1．The Oxford College Farm _________. A．is managed by Emory graduates B．is tailored for agriculture majors C．allows students to experience in person D．makes donations to nearby communities 2．The CSA members can _________. A．get latest news about the gardens B．enjoy free delivery service C．take part in farm tours on weekends D．get discounts for membership renewal 3．If you want to sign up for the CSA program, you need to _________. A．send an email in advance B．fill in your financial conditions C．choose your preferred pickup spot D．guarantee to participate in all seasons Passage 3 （23-24高二下·北京西城·期中） The Translators without Borders (TWB) Community is a nonprofit helping people get important information and be heard, whatever language they speak. By becoming part of the TWB Community, you’ll join over 100,000 people from around the world, and get a chance to make meaningful changes through language. You’ll provide language support to local and global organizations, helping bridge communication gaps between them and people living through a crisis — and beyond. You’ll contribute significantly to making information accessible, inclusive, and useful for people who need that information in their language. As a TWB Community member, you could contribute to a range of language-related projects, including translation, revision, and subtitling. You could help provide information about various topics, such as heath, climate change and so on. When you join us, you’ll immediately get access to our tools and resources, including peer support, so you never feel alone or overwhelmed.Requirements TWB sets some personal and professional standards that we expect all our translators to meet. As a TWB translator, you should: ◆ accept responsibility for the quality of the work you deliver; ◆ show care and respect to source and target cultures; ◆ respect delivery dates and inform us 24 hours in advance if you cannot meet any deadlines; ◆ understand and strictly follow all the regulations of the International Red Cross in your work; ◆ never reassign or share with others any TWB materials, content, or information.Rewards TWB Community Recognition Program is our way of thanking our amazing community members. We offer rewards based on the number of points collected. You can request: Rewards Points Needed Confirmation of volunteer work 5,000 Reference letters 15,000 Recommendations on professional platforms 30,000 You will receive points based on different volunteer activities. Your points will keep on increasing with your contributions! The more points you obtain, the higher the rewards. You might lose points if the quality of your translation is poor. If you constantly deliver poor-quality translation, you might be removed from the Program. If you are interested or have questions, please send an email to our official email address for inquiries. 1．What is the main goal of the TWB Community? A．To improve communication through language. B．To offer tools and resources for translators. C．To provide language courses for free. D．To get more community members. 2．A TWB translator should ______. A．share TWB materials with others B．show respect to the cultures involved C．complete the task 24 hours in advance D．have certain work experience in the Red Cross 3．How do translators get points in TWB Community Recognition Program? A．By writing some reference letters. B．By asking for more challenging tasks. C．By assigning others various materials. D．By delivering high-quality translation. 主题03 人与社会 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·北京房山·期中） If you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must. Merriam-Webster Merriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples. It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand but aren’t sure how it’s written. Oxford Dictionary of English The Oxford Dictionary of English app is a comprehensive and reliable resource for English language reference. The app provides clear and concise definitions, along with audio pronunciations and example sentences. You can also access synonyms, antonyms and word origins. Additionally, the app offers offline functionality, allowing you to access the dictionary even without an internet connection. Vocabulary.com The Vocabulary.com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it has very easy-to-understand definitions. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.” Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. It even turns learning into a game by letting you earn points!   FluentU FluentU takes real-world videos and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. It uses a natural approach that helps you ease into the English language and culture over time. You’ll learn English as it’s spoken in real life. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when it’s time to review! 1．Merriam-Webster app can help English learners ________. A．find right words to speak perfect English B．search for a word even without an internet connection C．learn difficult words by practicing more and reviewing D．look for a word when they are unsure about its spelling 2．Which dictionary app proves English learners with simple definitions and interesting learning? A．Merriam-Webster. B．Oxford Dictionary of English. C．Vocabulary.com. D．FluentU. 3．What’s the main purpose of this passage? A．To recommend useful dictionary apps. B．To give suggestions on English learning. C．To offer advice on how to use a dictionary app. D．To introduce the sources of English vocabulary. Passage 2 （23-24高二下·北京朝阳·期中） If you’re a lover of literature and want to study it further, Harvard’s online courses are a great option!About the Courses The Ancient Greek Hero explores what it means to be human today by studying what it meant to be a hero in ancient Greek times. To achieve this, learners will experience, in English translation, some ancient Greek literature from the 8th century BC to the 3rd century AD． Noble Culture and the Cosmopolitan Tang looks at how noble families and their culture and literature contributed to the reunification (重新统一) of China under the Tang Dynasty. You’ll also learn how to compose and analyze poetry and calligraphy. Shakespeare’s Life and Work explores relationships between Shakespeare’s world and present day. Through short videos and readings, you will see how the meaning of a work of art changes depending on the time, context, and culture. Masterpieces of World Literature reveals how great writers reflect on their world and how their works are changed in today’s global culture. It helps us understand the deep roots of today’s interconnected global culture.Ways to Take the Courses When you sign up for these courses, you will have the option of auditing (旁听) the course or pursuing an official certificate. In the auditing track, learning is free and self-paced within 18 weeks. Learners have access to part of our course resources. Besides, course videos and handouts are not available for downloading. Please note that this track does not offer an official certificate. Alternatively, learners can pay $299 to pursue an official certificate, which offers unlimited access to course resources within a year. At the end of the course, learners who earn a passing grade can receive a certificate. If you’re interested and want to learn more, click here: https://www.harvardonline.harvard.edu 1．If you want to know how to analyze poetry, you can choose ______. A．The Ancient Greek Hero B．Shakespeare’s Life and Work C．Masterpieces of World Literature D．Noble Culture and the Cosmopolitan Tang 2．In the auditing track, you can ______. A．determine the learning pace B．access handouts for a fee C．earn an official certificate D．download course videos 3．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To advertise online courses. B．To explore the roots of humanity. C．To compare different cultures. D．To highlight the value of literature. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京东城·期中） The USA is large in size, and each state has its own unique culture, people, landscape, and opportunities, making it one of the best places to volunteer—for both locals and foreigners. Here are the best volunteer programs for 2024. It is designed for foreigners who love the great outdoors, and want to reconnect with nature. It is one of the best volunteer programs for animal lovers, with opportunities to work in forests, and learn about endangered animals and wildlife. Every volunteer trip is both picturesque and wildly adventurous. It combines outdoor adventure travel with volunteering, with opportunities in environmental and wildlife protection in some of the most beautiful landscapes. Volunteers from American can travel to Alaska where they’ll spend their free time hiking through tundra(苔原)and boating down rivers surrounded by snowy mountain peaks. All Hands and Hearts It is designed for disaster relief and community development, whether you’re helping with earthquake destruction in California, hurricane relief in Texas, or medical response everywhere in between. As the program relies on donations alone, you won’t be troubled by an expensive program fee. Bike &Build It combines volunteer work with travel, education, and most of all—biking! Volunteers can jump on three different routes to hit cities across Florida, Virginia, California, and more. In each destination, you’ll participate in hands-on building projects for affordable housing, making a huge impact in local communities. Pick your program, pack your bags, and get ready for a life-changing adventure volunteering in the US! Explore ALL programs on GAbroad. com. 1．If you want to help the survivors of natural disasters, you can volunteer in ______. A．Volunteer World B．Travel for Teens C．All Hands and Hearts D．Bike & Build 2．What will the volunteer do in the program of Travel for Teens? A．Ride a bicycle. B．Go boating. C．Work for the community. D．Climb mountains. 3．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To promote travelling plans. B．To compare travelling groups. C．To call for voluntary donation. D．To introduce volunteer programs. Passage 2 （23-24·北京海淀·期中） Dear Colleague, I am writing with information about BAC University Summer Term’s four exciting programs for high school students. These programs provide the opportunity to study at a world-renowned university, strengthen English-language skills and enjoy summer in Boston. Here is a brief overview of our programs: High School Honors is a six-week residential or online program in which students take BAC University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits. Students must be entering Grades 10-12 in fall 2024. Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week non-credit residential program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic. This summer we are offering three AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology, Introduction to Medicine, and Creative Writing. All three tracks combine classroom work with hands-on experiential learning activities. Students must be entering Grade 11 or Grade 12 in fall 2024. Summer Challenge is a two-week residential or online program in which students take two non-credit seminars of their choice and experience college life. Students must be entering Grade 12 in fall 2024. Summer Preview is a one-week non-credit residential program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering Grade 9 or Grade10 in fall 2024. Our Summer Term’s programs provide students with rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that enable them to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential. Every year, our students form strong friendships as they undertake challenging coursework and participate in social events. I have enclosed a poster and a program brochure. I hope you will share this information with your students. Please feel free to contact us via email at summerhs@bac.edu if you have any questions about our programs. Warmly, Amanda Nelson Associate Director BAC University Summer Term 1．A Grade 11 student in fall 2024 who prefers online programs could choose ________. A．High School Honors B．Academic Immersion C．Summer Challenge D．Summer Preview 2．According to the passage, students can ________. A．get at least 8 transferable credits in High School Honors B．gain both knowledge and practical experience in AIM C．earn credits from the courses in Summer Challenge D．engage in in-depth research in Summer Preview 3．What’s Amanda Nelson’s purpose in writing the letter? A．To evaluate a summer camp. B．To promote pre-college programs. C．To recommend university courses. D．To introduce college learning projects. 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （23-24高二·北京丰台·期中） The Ultimate Guide to STEM Competitions & Events STEM competitions allow individuals or student teams to solve a specific challenge or problem through science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. The followings are different events at this time. Congressional App Challenge What: Students must code and build an app by themselves. The apps are judged in district-wide competitions. Who: High school students. When: From June 15 to November 1, 2023. Where: Online. Prize: Winners receive a free trip to display their work in the Capitol Building. Regeneron Science Talent Search What: Entrants must conduct an original independent research project. Besides application letters, recommendation letters and transcripts(成绩单) are also needed. Who: Any student in their senior year of high school. When: From June 1 to November 8, 2023. Where: Selected finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D．C． for in-depth judging. Prize: Over $2 million in awards are given; first-place prize is $ 250,000. THINK Challenges What: This competition is for high school students who are in the early stages of an original research project, rather than being fully completed. Who: High school students. When: 2023 registration is closed; 2024 details are to be decided and will likely open in November 2023. Where: Online. Prize: Selected finalists are invited to a 4-day all-expenses-paid trip to MIT’s campus to meet professors in their field of research! $1000 will be given. Source America Design Challenge What: Student teams are to use STEM concepts to create a totally new product that empowers people with disabilities. Who: High school and collegiate-level students. When: Registration for Design Challenge 2022 is still live! Where: The finals take place in Washington D．C． Prize: Grand prize is $ 8,000 per team and $ 6,000 to the affiliated school. 1．In the STEM competitions, participants can ________. A．design an app based on judges’ choices B．create an invention to help the disabled C．present a fully completed research project D．get recommendation letters from professors 2．If someone wants to win a free trip to a university, the one will join in ________. A．THINK Challenges B．Congressional App Challenge C．Regeneron Science Talent Search D．Source America Design Challenge 3．Which is a requirement for all the applicants? A．They must be available for an outing trip. B．They must register 2023 competitions. C．They must be high school seniors. D．They must submit original works. Passage 2 （高二下·北京海淀·期中） Shakespeare Week is the annual national celebration of Shakespeare in primary schools, organized by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Since its launch in 2014, over eight million primary school children have had first experiences of the world’s greatest writer. This year, Shakespeare Week runs from 16 to22 March and has a theme of art and design. It's free to register and to access the hundreds of resources on the Shakespeare Week website, including videos, plays, poetry, storytelling, debate, art and much more, providing children with first experiences of the world’s best-known writer. Create a Shakespeare portrait We're working with some of the nation's best-loved children's illustrators to contribute a portrait of William Shakespeare. Participants can see their artworks in a fabulous online exhibition. They can imagine their own William Shakespeare, plan and decide how they would like to represent him. Here are some suggestions: ·Make an abstract Shakespeare, Draw a sketch of Shakespeare and then use a tablet to take photographs of the portrait. Create a selection of images that show a range of thoughts and emotions. ·Children can enter their Shakespeare portraits in a competition to win the chance to have their works exhibited during Shakespeare Week. They will also receive an art workshop for their class from great artists. Recreate Shakespeare's hometown Some of the buildings that Shakespeare would have walked past and indeed lived in are still standing in Stratford-upon-Avon. If you can't make it along. why not recreate a miniature Stratford-upon-Avon? We offer a simple art activity created for Shakespeare Week by artist Jennie Maizels. Children can follow her step-by-step video and use the downloadable resources free on the website. It is a simple but effective tracing and copying activity, exploring watercolor and fineline pen painting and drawing techniques. Design a storyworld Participants can work with other children to design a “narrative environment” or “storyworld” that picks out a key or magical moment from one of Shakespeare's stories. This will offer them a great chance to explore Shakespeare's world. Why not take your children to join us? You won't regret it! 1．Shakespeare Week________. A．requires a registration fee B．has a history of more than 10 years C．is a yearly competition about Shakespeare D．offers learning materials about Shakespeare 2．If someone wins in the Shakespeare portrait contest, he can________. A．meet with popular illustrators B．have his work shown in public C．run an art workshop for his class D．visit Shakespeare's birthplace for free 3．The article is mainly intended for________. A．parents with kids B．students of arts C．Shakespeare's fans D．newspaper journalists 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （2023高二下·北京·期中） Bike Rental & Guided Tours Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam. Why MacBike MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes. Prices Hand Brake, Three Gears Foot Brake, No Gears 1 hour €7.50 €5.00 3 hours €11.00 €7.50 1 day (24 hours) €14.75 €9.75 Each additional day €8.00 €6.00 Guided City Tours The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online. 1．What is an advantage of MacBike? A．It gives children a discount. B．It offers many types of bikes. C．It organizes free cycle tours. D．It has over 2,500 rental shops. 2．How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days? A．€15.75. B．€19.50. C．€22.75. D．€29.50. 3．Where does the guided city tour start? A．The Gooyer, Windmill. B．The Skinny Bridge. C．Heineken Brewery. D．Dam Square. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京·期中） Technology is changing fast. Every year, there are some inventions that make our life so much easier, smarter. You’ll find the new technologies below are brilliant, and some of them are a little fun. A Scent-Based Alarm Clock $59 Who wants the noisy beeping of an alarm clock waking them up every morning and starting their day off on the wrong foot? We believe, nobody. This special alarm clock replaces that sharp sound with a calming melody-oh, and it can give off a pleasant smell. Think: freshly ground coffee, freshly mown grass, and the fresh scent of flowers. Voice-Activated Lights $70 About 50 percent of people in the United Kingdom admitted to keeping the lights on when they leave the house. The sad reality is that sometimes we forget to turn the lights off and other times, we’re just too lazy to walk over to the light switch. But there’s a simple solution: Voice-activated light switches. If you own a Google Assistant, then these automated lights will connect to your smart device so you can command them to dim, stay on for a specified period of time, or just turn off completely. A Mug with a Customizable Temperature $80 Drinking boiled hot coffee is no fun-it may burn your mouth. Luckily, one company has come up with a solution for liquids that are too hot for a long time. They designed a mug that allows you to choose your ideal liquid temperature, and their technology will maintain the temperature as you sip leisurely. The mug is so high-tech that you can even connect it to your phone and it will keep you updated on the status of the temperature. An Instant Voice Translator $85 Since many kinds of languages are spoken around the world, being bilingual is a valuable skill. Most of us don’t exactly have the time on our hands to learn that many languages, so the next-best thing is this device that will translate over 32 languages in real time. One person tested the device and stated that it is “simple and readily understood, with proper information on word synonyms.” 1．Which of the following can give off the pleasant smell? A．Voice-Activated Lights. B．A Scent-Based Alarm Clock. C．A Mug with a Customizable Temperature. D．An Instant Voice Translator. 2．From the passage, we know the Instant Voice Translator ______. A．can communicate with people B．can test a person’s language ability C．offers translation in many languages D．helps improve a person’s writing skills 3．We can probably read this passage from ______. A．a geography magazine B．a new technology website C．a biology textbook D．a health research report 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了几种新的科技产品，包括基于气味的闹钟、声控灯、可定制温度的马克杯和即时语音翻译器。 1．细节理解题。根据A Scent-Based Alarm Clock $59部分“This special alarm clock replaces that sharp sound with a calming melody-oh, and it can give off a pleasant smell. Think: freshly ground coffee, freshly mown grass, and the fresh scent of flowers.(这种特殊的闹钟用舒缓的旋律代替了刺耳的声音，而且它能散发出宜人的气味。想想看：现磨的咖啡、刚割过的草和鲜花的清香。)”可知，基于气味的闹钟可以散发出宜人的气味。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据An Instant Voice Translator $85部分“Most of us don’t exactly have the time on our hands to learn that many languages, so the next-best thing is this device that will translate over 32 languages in real time.(我们大多数人都没有时间学习那么多语言，所以下一个最好的选择就是这款能实时翻译32种以上语言的设备。)”可知，即时语音翻译器提供多种语言的翻译。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Technology is changing fast. Every year, there are some inventions that make our life so much easier, smarter. You’ll find the new technologies below are brilliant, and some of them are a little fun.(技术变化很快。每年都有一些发明让我们的生活变得更加轻松、更加智能。你会发现下面的新技术都很棒，其中一些还很有趣。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一些新技术，所以这篇文章可能来自一个新技术网站。故选B。Passage 2 （24-25高二下·北京通州·期中） Workshops and Activities for Children at London Canal Museum We plan to provide regular daily activities for families in the school holidays. Wednesday Workshops on selected Wednesdays, and Home Education Workshops on selected Fridays. Children under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult, who must remain in the museum. Canal Kids Takeaway We will be offering take home activity packs to visitors to the museum during school holidays. These will be completed at home. We are currently open from Wednesdays to Sundays, and bank holiday Mondays only. (Closed 1st December). Times 10:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00. There may be some additional opening dates during New Year Holidays: 29th, 30th December and 1st January. Wednesday Workshops We are hoping to run half day workshops on selected Wednesdays at a cost of admission (入场) charge plus £1.50 per child. Accompanying adults pay normal museum admission charges. There are two workshops on each date, a morning workshop 11:00—12:30 and an afternoon workshop 14:00—15:30. These workshops are limited to 15 children and thus advance booking is highly recommended. If there are spare places on the day, they will be available to families who have not booked in advance. Home Education Workshop Workshops aimed at children who are educated at home. A parent or other carer must be in attendance. The charge is £5 per child. One free adult per family group. Bookings must be made at least one week in advance and are not refundable if you change your mind or are unable to come as planned. Times are 11:00—14:30. 1．At what time can one enter the museum for activities? A．16:00 on every Monday. B．16:10 on Tuesdays. C．12:30 on 1st January. D．10:00 on 1st December. 2．Why is advance booking highly recommended for a Wednesday Workshop? A．The number of participants is limited. B．The price for child will become higher. C．The duration of the workshops is too long. D．The booking system may easily break down. 3．Which activity does one have to book seven days ahead? A．Daily activities for families. B．Wednesday Workshops. C．Home Education Workshops. D．Canal Kids Takeaway. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文是应用文。主要介绍了伦敦运河博物馆为儿童提供的工作坊和活动，包括活动的时间、费用、参与方式等具体信息。 1．细节理解题。根据Canal Kids Takeaway下的“We are currently open from Wednesdays to Sundays, and bank holiday Mondays only. (Closed 1st December). Times 10:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00. There may be some additional opening dates during New Year Holidays: 29th, 30th December and 1st January.(我们目前从周三到周日开放，只在周一公共假日开放。（十二月一日闭馆）。时间是10点到16点30分，最后入场时间是16点。新年假期期间可能会有一些额外的开放日期：12月29日，30日和1月1日)”可知，一月一日12:30可以进入博物馆参加活动。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据Wednesday Workshops下的“These workshops are limited to 15 children and thus advance booking is highly recommended.(这些工作坊仅限15名儿童参加，因此强烈建议提前预订)”可知，因为参加人数有限，所以强烈建议提前预定周三的研讨会。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据Home Education Workshop下的“Bookings must be made at least one week in advance and are not refundable if you change your mind or are unable to come as planned.(预订必须至少提前一周进行，如果您改变主意或不能按计划来，则不退款)”可知，Home Education Workshop这个活动需要提前七天预订。故选C项。 Passage 3 （2025·北京门头沟·期中） Are you passionate about community development and eager to make a positive impact? Join our volunteer program and contribute to meaningful projects that benefit local communities. Whether you’re interested in education, environmental conservation, or public health, we have a role for you! Positions Available: · Education Support Volunteer: Assist in teaching foundational reading and math to children in underserved areas. No prior teaching experience is required — just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You’ll work closely with local teachers to create interesting lessons and support students’ learning journeys. · Environmental Conservation Volunteer: Help with tree planting, clean-up drives and awareness campaigns to protect natural resources. This role is perfect for those who care about sustainability and want to make a great difference in their community. · Health Outreach Volunteer: Support health clinics by organizing workshops, distributing supplies and promoting wellness programs. You’ll play a key role in improving access to healthcare for vulnerable (脆弱的) populations. Benefits of Volunteering: ·Gain hands-on experience in community development. ·Develop teamwork, communication and leadership skills. ·Receive a certificate of participation and a letter of recommendation. ·Make lasting connections with like-minded individuals. Requirements: ·Must be 18 years or older. ·Commit to at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. ·Attend a one-day introduction lesson before starting. How to Apply: Visit our website and fill out the online application form. Applications close on May 31,2025. Join us today and be part of a movement that transforms lives and communities! 1．What is the main responsibility of an education support volunteer? A．Helping with students’ housework. B．Creating some challenging lessons. C．Organizing some health workshops. D．Improving children’s reading and math skills. 2．What is one benefit mentioned for volunteers? A．Receiving a paid salary. B．Developing practical skills. C．Getting a free university degree. D．Traveling with like-minded individuals. 3．If Li Hua wants to apply for the job, what requirement will he need to meet? A．He should be at least 21 years old. B．He should commit to 20 hours per week. C．He should finish a one-day training session. D．He should have previous teaching experience. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了项目面向对社区发展有热情者，提供教育支持、环保、健康外展等志愿岗位，说明福利、要求及申请方式。 1．细节理解题。根据Education Support Volunteer部分“Assist in teaching foundational reading and math to children in underserved areas.(协助为服务不足地区的儿童教授基础阅读和数学)”可知，教育支持志愿者的主要职责是提高孩子们的阅读和数学技能。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据Benefits of Volunteering部分“Gain hands-on experience in community development.(获得社区发展的实践经验)”、“Develop teamwork, communication and leadership skills.(培养团队合作、沟通和领导能力)”可知，志愿者的好处包括培养实践技能。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据Requirements部分“Attend a one-day introduction lesson before starting.(开始前参加为期一天的入门课程)”可知，如果李华想申请这份工作，他需要完成为期一天的培训课程。故选C项。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （2025·北京丰台·期中） FREE FAMILY DAY PASS National Trust Looking for the perfect day out this March? Whether you love peaceful woodland walks, birdwatching, or discovering new places surrounded by nature, the National Trust has something for everyone. Thanks to this incredible offer, you can enjoy a FREE visit to a National Trust property of your choice. It will give you the perfect excuse to gather your loved ones and explore the great outdoors. Start your year by reconnecting with nature and making unforgettable memories with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of National Trust sites — completely free!HOW TO CLAIM Cut out the voucher (代金券) below and present at your chosen National Trust location. Some National Trust properties require advance booking, please check the property website for full details. Certain places are excluded (排除在外) from this promotion, details can be found at reachforms.co.uk/nationaltrustpass. FREE National Trust FAMILY PASS1. This pass is single use and is effective once from the date of issue through to 31 December, 2025 inclusive. 2. This pass allows free admission at participating National Trust places for 2 adults and up to 3 children, or 1 adult and up to 4 children. Adults are aged 18 or over; children are aged under 17 inclusive. 3. This pass is for standard admission only and excludes parking, group entity, paid transport, and any paid events. 4. This pass is effective at participating National Trust places within advertised opening hours. Opening hours may be subject to change at any time and should be checked at nationaltrustpass.org.uk. 5. Present this pass to receive free admission at participating places. Pass holders who cannot present the pass, or visit an excluded place, will be charged the full admission price. 6. Only one pass per household will be permitted. 1．What can people enjoy with the National Trust’s offer? A．An outdoor activity close to nature. B．A birdwatching photography course. C．An exploration to national museums. D．A visit to a treasure-themed exhibition. 2．One can get free admission by ________. A．purchasing a digital pass on a website B．showing the voucher at the selected site C．submitting an application on the website D．joining as a member of the National Trust 3．According to the passage, the pass ________. A．allows free entry for a six-person family B．includes free transport and parking C．is limited to one per household D．can be used more than once 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了英国国民托管组织（National Trust）推出的免费家庭日通行证活动。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Whether you love peaceful woodland walks, birdwatching, or discovering new places surrounded by nature, the National Trust has something for everyone. (无论你是喜欢宁静的林地漫步，观鸟，还是发现被大自然包围的新地方，国民信托都有适合每个人的东西。)”以及第二段中“It will give you the perfect excuse to gather your loved ones and explore the great outdoors. (它会给你一个完美的借口和你爱的人在一起，去探索伟大的户外。)”可知，人们可以利用国民托管组织（National Trust）的这项优惠进行接近自然的户外活动。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据HOW TO CLAIM 中“Cut out the voucher (代金券) below and present at your chosen National Trust location. (剪下下面的代金券，并在您选择的国家信托地点出示。)”可知，人们可以通过在选定的国民托管组织的场所出示代金券来获得免费入场资格。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据FREE National Trust FAMILY PASS 中“Only one pass per household will be permitted. (每户只允许使用一张通行证。)”可知，每户家庭仅允许使用一张通行证，ABD选项均与原文实意不符。故选C项。 Passage 2 （24-25·北京朝阳·期末期中） The Oxford College Farm, located on the edge of Oxford campus of Emory University, was created in 2014 after the donation of eleven acres (英亩) of land from an Emory graduate. Here, organic and fresh food is grown both for Emory’s campuses and the surrounding communities. Also, the farm provides students across disciplines with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture. If you are looking for local and organically-grown food, delicious varieties harvested at the peak of ripeness or other exciting possibilities, come and join the Oxford College Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program! Just take it as a subscription program that allows you to be a steward (管家) of the land while eating well! CSA Program Membership ·Tour the gardens on weekdays. ·Enjoy locally-grown, fresh, and seasonal produce. ·Receive newsletter featuring garden updates and recipe suggestions. ·Have priority for signing up for next year’s CSA． Sign-up Reminders ·Fill in your information, including your Emory NetID, first name, last name, preferred email, preferred phone, home address, city, state and zip code. ·Select your pickup location: Oxford Farmers Mkt, Atl Campus Kaldi’s, Atl Campus Math/ Sci, Emory University Hospital. ·Choose your pickup season (s). Please note that prices vary from season to season. To receive a 10% discount, you can participate in all seasons. ·Use a delivery service if you need. It is free for all orders over $30, otherwise fees vary anywhere from $2 to $5 depending on distance. If you are unable to join the CSA because of financial need, please email us at oxfarm@ emory. edu to discuss. Membership to the CSA is limited, so sign up as soon as possible! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support sustainable agriculture and enjoy fresh, locally-grown food! 1．The Oxford College Farm _________. A．is managed by Emory graduates B．is tailored for agriculture majors C．allows students to experience in person D．makes donations to nearby communities 2．The CSA members can _________. A．get latest news about the gardens B．enjoy free delivery service C．take part in farm tours on weekends D．get discounts for membership renewal 3．If you want to sign up for the CSA program, you need to _________. A．send an email in advance B．fill in your financial conditions C．choose your preferred pickup spot D．guarantee to participate in all seasons 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了牛津大学农场的项目以及参加要求。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Also, the farm provides students across disciplines with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture.(此外，农场为跨学科的学生提供可持续农业的实践经验)”可知，牛津大学农场允许学生亲自体验。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据CSA Program Membership部分中“·Receive newsletter featuring garden updates and recipe suggestions.(·接收以花园更新和食谱建议为特色的讯息)”可知，CSA成员可以得到关于花园的最新消息。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据Sign-up Reminders部分中“·Select your pickup location: Oxford Farmers Mkt, Atl Campus Kaldi’s, Atl Campus Math/ Sci, Emory University Hospital.(·选择您的接送地点：牛津农民市场，Atl Campus Kaldi’s，Atl校园数学/科学，埃默里大学医院)”可知，如果你想报名参加CSA项目，你需要选择你喜欢的接送点。故选C。 Passage 3 （23-24高二下·北京西城·期中） The Translators without Borders (TWB) Community is a nonprofit helping people get important information and be heard, whatever language they speak. By becoming part of the TWB Community, you’ll join over 100,000 people from around the world, and get a chance to make meaningful changes through language. You’ll provide language support to local and global organizations, helping bridge communication gaps between them and people living through a crisis — and beyond. You’ll contribute significantly to making information accessible, inclusive, and useful for people who need that information in their language. As a TWB Community member, you could contribute to a range of language-related projects, including translation, revision, and subtitling. You could help provide information about various topics, such as heath, climate change and so on. When you join us, you’ll immediately get access to our tools and resources, including peer support, so you never feel alone or overwhelmed.Requirements TWB sets some personal and professional standards that we expect all our translators to meet. As a TWB translator, you should: ◆ accept responsibility for the quality of the work you deliver; ◆ show care and respect to source and target cultures; ◆ respect delivery dates and inform us 24 hours in advance if you cannot meet any deadlines; ◆ understand and strictly follow all the regulations of the International Red Cross in your work; ◆ never reassign or share with others any TWB materials, content, or information.Rewards TWB Community Recognition Program is our way of thanking our amazing community members. We offer rewards based on the number of points collected. You can request: Rewards Points Needed Confirmation of volunteer work 5,000 Reference letters 15,000 Recommendations on professional platforms 30,000 You will receive points based on different volunteer activities. Your points will keep on increasing with your contributions! The more points you obtain, the higher the rewards. You might lose points if the quality of your translation is poor. If you constantly deliver poor-quality translation, you might be removed from the Program. If you are interested or have questions, please send an email to our official email address for inquiries. 1．What is the main goal of the TWB Community? A．To improve communication through language. B．To offer tools and resources for translators. C．To provide language courses for free. D．To get more community members. 2．A TWB translator should ______. A．share TWB materials with others B．show respect to the cultures involved C．complete the task 24 hours in advance D．have certain work experience in the Red Cross 3．How do translators get points in TWB Community Recognition Program? A．By writing some reference letters. B．By asking for more challenging tasks. C．By assigning others various materials. D．By delivering high-quality translation. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了无国界译者社区的相关信息。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“The Translators without Borders (TWB) Community is a nonprofit helping people get important information and be heard, whatever language they speak.(无国界译者社区是一个非营利组织，帮助人们获取重要信息并让自己的声音被听到，无论他们说什么语言)”和第二段“You’ll provide language support to local and global organizations, helping bridge communication gaps between them and people living through a crisis — and beyond.(你将为当地和全球组织提供语言支持，帮助弥合它们与正在经历危机及之后的人们之间的沟通鸿沟)”可知，无国界译者社区的主要目标是通过语言改善沟通，帮助人们获取重要信息并让自己的声音被听到。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据Requirements部分的“show care and respect to source and target cultures.(对源文化和目标文化表示关心和尊重)”可知，无国界译者社区的译者应该对所涉及的文化表示尊重。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“You will receive points based on different volunteer activities.(你将根据不同的志愿者活动获得积分)”和“You might lose points if the quality of your translation is poor.(如果你的翻译质量很差，你可能会失去积分)”可知，译者通过提供高质量的翻译在无国界译者社区认可计划中获得积分。故选D。 主题03 人与社会 Passage 1 （23-24高二下·北京房山·期中） If you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must. Merriam-Webster Merriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples. It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand but aren’t sure how it’s written. Oxford Dictionary of English The Oxford Dictionary of English app is a comprehensive and reliable resource for English language reference. The app provides clear and concise definitions, along with audio pronunciations and example sentences. You can also access synonyms, antonyms and word origins. Additionally, the app offers offline functionality, allowing you to access the dictionary even without an internet connection. Vocabulary.com The Vocabulary.com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it has very easy-to-understand definitions. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.” Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. It even turns learning into a game by letting you earn points!   FluentU FluentU takes real-world videos and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. It uses a natural approach that helps you ease into the English language and culture over time. You’ll learn English as it’s spoken in real life. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when it’s time to review! 1．Merriam-Webster app can help English learners ________. A．find right words to speak perfect English B．search for a word even without an internet connection C．learn difficult words by practicing more and reviewing D．look for a word when they are unsure about its spelling 2．Which dictionary app proves English learners with simple definitions and interesting learning? A．Merriam-Webster. B．Oxford Dictionary of English. C．Vocabulary.com. D．FluentU. 3．What’s the main purpose of this passage? A．To recommend useful dictionary apps. B．To give suggestions on English learning. C．To offer advice on how to use a dictionary app. D．To introduce the sources of English vocabulary. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四种不同的英语词典或学习应用，分别阐述了它们的特点、功能和优势。旨在为读者提供关于这些英语学习工具的信息，以便他们根据自己的需求选择合适的工具。 1．细节理解题。根据文章Merriam-Webster中的“The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples. It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand but aren’t sure how it’s written.(该应用程序提供了高质量的定义、音频发音和用法示例。它甚至可以让你通过说话来搜索单词！当你听到一个不理解但又不确定它是怎么写的单词时，这个功能是完美的。)”可知，Merriam-Webster应用允许用户通过说出单词来搜索单词，这在不确定单词的拼写时非常有用。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章Vocabulary.com中的“The Vocabulary.com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it has very easy-to-understand definitions. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.” Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. It even turns learning into a game by letting you earn points!( Vocabulary.com词典应用程序非常适合英语学习者，因为它有非常容易理解的定义。该网站称，“就像你最喜欢的老师在给你解释一样。”每个定义都解释了这个词的意思，以及何时以及如何使用它。它甚至把学习变成了一种游戏，让你获得积分！)”可知，Vocabulary.com 词典应用为英语学习者提供了简单易懂的定义，并且将学习过程变得有趣。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“If you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.(如果你是一个英语学习者或一个想要扩大词汇量的英语使用者，一个好的字典应用程序是必须的。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了四种不同的英语词典或学习应用，包括它们的特点、功能和优势，旨在为读者推荐这些有用的词典应用，以便他们根据自己的需求选择合适的工具来辅助英语学习。故选A。 Passage 2 （23-24高二下·北京朝阳·期中） If you’re a lover of literature and want to study it further, Harvard’s online courses are a great option!About the Courses The Ancient Greek Hero explores what it means to be human today by studying what it meant to be a hero in ancient Greek times. To achieve this, learners will experience, in English translation, some ancient Greek literature from the 8th century BC to the 3rd century AD． Noble Culture and the Cosmopolitan Tang looks at how noble families and their culture and literature contributed to the reunification (重新统一) of China under the Tang Dynasty. You’ll also learn how to compose and analyze poetry and calligraphy. Shakespeare’s Life and Work explores relationships between Shakespeare’s world and present day. Through short videos and readings, you will see how the meaning of a work of art changes depending on the time, context, and culture. Masterpieces of World Literature reveals how great writers reflect on their world and how their works are changed in today’s global culture. It helps us understand the deep roots of today’s interconnected global culture.Ways to Take the Courses When you sign up for these courses, you will have the option of auditing (旁听) the course or pursuing an official certificate. In the auditing track, learning is free and self-paced within 18 weeks. Learners have access to part of our course resources. Besides, course videos and handouts are not available for downloading. Please note that this track does not offer an official certificate. Alternatively, learners can pay $299 to pursue an official certificate, which offers unlimited access to course resources within a year. At the end of the course, learners who earn a passing grade can receive a certificate. If you’re interested and want to learn more, click here: https://www.harvardonline.harvard.edu 1．If you want to know how to analyze poetry, you can choose ______. A．The Ancient Greek Hero B．Shakespeare’s Life and Work C．Masterpieces of World Literature D．Noble Culture and the Cosmopolitan Tang 2．In the auditing track, you can ______. A．determine the learning pace B．access handouts for a fee C．earn an official certificate D．download course videos 3．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To advertise online courses. B．To explore the roots of humanity. C．To compare different cultures. D．To highlight the value of literature. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍哈佛大学的在线课程。 1．细节理解题。由About the Courses中Noble Culture and the Cosmopolitan Tang中“You’ll also learn how to compose and analyze poetry and calligraphy.(你还将学习如何创作和分析诗歌和书法。)”可知，如果你想知道如何分析诗歌，你可以选择Noble Culture and the Cosmopolitan Tang。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。由Ways to Take the Courses中第二段“In the auditing track, learning is free and self-paced within 18 weeks. Learners have access to part of our course resources. Besides, course videos and handouts are not available for downloading. Please note that this track does not offer an official certificate.(在旁听赛道中，学习是免费的，在18周内自主学习。学员可以访问我们的部分课程资源。此外，课程视频和讲义不可下载。请注意，这个赛道不提供官方证书。)”可知，在旁听赛道中，你可以决定学习进度。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。由文章第一段“If you’re a lover of literature and want to study it further, Harvard’s online courses are a great option!(如果你是一个文学爱好者，并且想进一步学习，哈佛大学的在线课程是一个很好的选择！)”和最后一段“If you’re interested and want to learn more, click here: https://www.harvardonline.harvard.edu(如果您感兴趣并想了解更多信息，请单击此处：https://www.harvardonline.harvard.edu)”可知，文章主要介绍哈佛大学的在线课程，主要目的是为在线课程做广告。故选A项。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·北京东城·期中） The USA is large in size, and each state has its own unique culture, people, landscape, and opportunities, making it one of the best places to volunteer—for both locals and foreigners. Here are the best volunteer programs for 2024. It is designed for foreigners who love the great outdoors, and want to reconnect with nature. It is one of the best volunteer programs for animal lovers, with opportunities to work in forests, and learn about endangered animals and wildlife. Every volunteer trip is both picturesque and wildly adventurous. It combines outdoor adventure travel with volunteering, with opportunities in environmental and wildlife protection in some of the most beautiful landscapes. Volunteers from American can travel to Alaska where they’ll spend their free time hiking through tundra(苔原)and boating down rivers surrounded by snowy mountain peaks. All Hands and Hearts It is designed for disaster relief and community development, whether you’re helping with earthquake destruction in California, hurricane relief in Texas, or medical response everywhere in between. As the program relies on donations alone, you won’t be troubled by an expensive program fee. Bike &Build It combines volunteer work with travel, education, and most of all—biking! Volunteers can jump on three different routes to hit cities across Florida, Virginia, California, and more. In each destination, you’ll participate in hands-on building projects for affordable housing, making a huge impact in local communities. Pick your program, pack your bags, and get ready for a life-changing adventure volunteering in the US! Explore ALL programs on GAbroad. com. 1．If you want to help the survivors of natural disasters, you can volunteer in ______. A．Volunteer World B．Travel for Teens C．All Hands and Hearts D．Bike & Build 2．What will the volunteer do in the program of Travel for Teens? A．Ride a bicycle. B．Go boating. C．Work for the community. D．Climb mountains. 3．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To promote travelling plans. B．To compare travelling groups. C．To call for voluntary donation. D．To introduce volunteer programs. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文是应用文。介绍了2024年美国最好的志愿者计划。 1．细节理解题。根据表格中的“All Hands and Hearts It is designed for disaster relief and community development, whether you’re helping with earthquake destruction in California, hurricane relief in Texas, or medical response everywhere in between.( All Hands and Hearts 它是为救灾和社区发展而设计的，无论你是在帮助加利福尼亚的地震破坏，德克萨斯州的飓风救援，还是在两者之间的任何地方的医疗响应。)”可知，如果你想帮助自然灾害的幸存者，你可以在All Hands and Hearts做志愿者。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据表格中的“Volunteers from American can travel to Alaska where they’ll spend their free time hiking through tundra(苔原)and boating down rivers surrounded by snowy mountain peaks.(来自美国的志愿者可以前往阿拉斯加，在那里他们将利用空闲时间徒步穿越苔原，在雪山环绕的河流上划船。)”可知，在Travel for Teens项目中，志愿者可以划船。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段的“Here are the best volunteer programs for 2024.( 以下是2024年最好的志愿者项目。)”以及最后一段“Pick your program, pack your bags, and get ready for a life-changing adventure volunteering in the US! Explore ALL programs on GAbroad. com.(选择你的项目，打包行李，准备好在美国进行一场改变生活的志愿者冒险吧!在GAbroad.com上浏览所有项目。)”可推断，本文的写作目的是介绍志愿者项目。故选D。 Passage 2 （23-24·北京海淀·期中） Dear Colleague, I am writing with information about BAC University Summer Term’s four exciting programs for high school students. These programs provide the opportunity to study at a world-renowned university, strengthen English-language skills and enjoy summer in Boston. Here is a brief overview of our programs: High School Honors is a six-week residential or online program in which students take BAC University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits. Students must be entering Grades 10-12 in fall 2024. Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week non-credit residential program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic. This summer we are offering three AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology, Introduction to Medicine, and Creative Writing. All three tracks combine classroom work with hands-on experiential learning activities. Students must be entering Grade 11 or Grade 12 in fall 2024. Summer Challenge is a two-week residential or online program in which students take two non-credit seminars of their choice and experience college life. Students must be entering Grade 12 in fall 2024. Summer Preview is a one-week non-credit residential program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering Grade 9 or Grade10 in fall 2024. Our Summer Term’s programs provide students with rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that enable them to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential. Every year, our students form strong friendships as they undertake challenging coursework and participate in social events. I have enclosed a poster and a program brochure. I hope you will share this information with your students. Please feel free to contact us via email at summerhs@bac.edu if you have any questions about our programs. Warmly, Amanda Nelson Associate Director BAC University Summer Term 1．A Grade 11 student in fall 2024 who prefers online programs could choose ________. A．High School Honors B．Academic Immersion C．Summer Challenge D．Summer Preview 2．According to the passage, students can ________. A．get at least 8 transferable credits in High School Honors B．gain both knowledge and practical experience in AIM C．earn credits from the courses in Summer Challenge D．engage in in-depth research in Summer Preview 3．What’s Amanda Nelson’s purpose in writing the letter? A．To evaluate a summer camp. B．To promote pre-college programs. C．To recommend university courses. D．To introduce college learning projects. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是一封Amanda Nelson写给同学的信，信中介绍了BAC大学夏季学期为高中生开设的四个的项目的情况。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“High School Honors is a six-week residential or online program in which students take BAC University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits.(高中荣誉课程是一个为期六周的住宿或在线课程，学生参加BAC大学的本科课程，并获得多达8个可转换的大学学分)”可知，2024年秋季，喜欢在线课程的11年级学生可以选择高中荣誉课程。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“This summer we are offering three AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology, Introduction to Medicine, and Creative Writing. All three tracks combine classroom work with hands-on experiential learning activities.(今年夏天，我们提供三个AIM课程：实验心理学导论，医学导论和创意写作。所有三个轨道结合课堂工作与实践体验式学习活动)”可知，学生可以在AIM中获得知识和实践经验。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“I am writing with information about BAC University Summer Term’s four exciting programs for high school students. These programs provide the opportunity to study at a world-renowned university, strengthen English-language skills and enjoy summer in Boston.(我写信给你的是关于BAC大学夏季学期为高中生开设的四个令人兴奋的项目的信息。这些项目提供了在世界知名大学学习的机会，加强英语技能，并在波士顿享受夏天)”根据第二段“High School Honors is a six-week residential or online program in which students take BAC University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits.(高中荣誉课程是一个为期六周的住宿或在线课程，学生参加BAC大学的本科课程，并获得多达8个可转换的大学学分)”结合文章是一封Amanda Nelson写给同学的信，信中介绍了BAC大学夏季学期为高中生开设的四个的项目的情况。可推知，阿曼达·纳尔逊写这封信的目的是推广大学预科课程。故选B。 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （23-24高二·北京丰台·期中） The Ultimate Guide to STEM Competitions & Events STEM competitions allow individuals or student teams to solve a specific challenge or problem through science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. The followings are different events at this time. Congressional App Challenge What: Students must code and build an app by themselves. The apps are judged in district-wide competitions. Who: High school students. When: From June 15 to November 1, 2023. Where: Online. Prize: Winners receive a free trip to display their work in the Capitol Building. Regeneron Science Talent Search What: Entrants must conduct an original independent research project. Besides application letters, recommendation letters and transcripts(成绩单) are also needed. Who: Any student in their senior year of high school. When: From June 1 to November 8, 2023. Where: Selected finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D．C． for in-depth judging. Prize: Over $2 million in awards are given; first-place prize is $ 250,000. THINK Challenges What: This competition is for high school students who are in the early stages of an original research project, rather than being fully completed. Who: High school students. When: 2023 registration is closed; 2024 details are to be decided and will likely open in November 2023. Where: Online. Prize: Selected finalists are invited to a 4-day all-expenses-paid trip to MIT’s campus to meet professors in their field of research! $1000 will be given. Source America Design Challenge What: Student teams are to use STEM concepts to create a totally new product that empowers people with disabilities. Who: High school and collegiate-level students. When: Registration for Design Challenge 2022 is still live! Where: The finals take place in Washington D．C． Prize: Grand prize is $ 8,000 per team and $ 6,000 to the affiliated school. 1．In the STEM competitions, participants can ________. A．design an app based on judges’ choices B．create an invention to help the disabled C．present a fully completed research project D．get recommendation letters from professors 2．If someone wants to win a free trip to a university, the one will join in ________. A．THINK Challenges B．Congressional App Challenge C．Regeneron Science Talent Search D．Source America Design Challenge 3．Which is a requirement for all the applicants? A．They must be available for an outing trip. B．They must register 2023 competitions. C．They must be high school seniors. D．They must submit original works. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了STEM( Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)的四场赛事活动。 1．细节理解题。根据题干关键词“participants can”，可定位到每个黑体字部分下的“What”的内容中。根据第一个黑体字下“What: Students must code and build an app by themselves.（竞赛内容：学生必须自己编写和构建一个应用程序。）”可知，学生是自己编写和构建一个应用程序，并非根据评委的选择，选项A错误；根据第二个黑体字下“What: Entrants must conduct an original independent research project. Besides application letters, recommendation letters and transcripts(成绩单) are also needed.（竞赛内容：参赛者必须进行原创的独立研究项目。除了申请信外，还需要推荐信和成绩单。）”可知，参与者需要携带推荐信，而不是得到教授的推荐信，选项D错误；根据第三个黑体字下“What: This competition is for high school students who are in the early stages of an original research project, rather than being fully completed.（竞赛内容：该竞赛面向初创性研究项目的高中生，而不是完全完成的高中生。）”可知，参赛者的项目为初创性研究项目，并非已经完全完成，选项C错误；为第四个黑体字下“What: Student teams are to use STEM concepts to create a totally new product that empowers people with disabilities.（竞赛内容：学生团队将使用STEM概念创建一个全新的产品，赋予残疾人权力。）”可知，参赛者要使用STEM概念创建一个全新的产品，赋予残疾人权力，即创建一个能帮助残疾人的产品，选项B与文意相符，故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据“THINK Challenges”部分“Prize: Selected finalists are invited to a 4-day all-expenses-paid trip to MIT’s campus to meet professors in their field of research!（奖品：入选的决赛选手将被邀请到麻省理工学院校园进行为期4天的免费旅行，与他们研究领域的教授会面！）”可知，赢得这项活动的参赛者将会被邀请到麻省理工学院校园进行为期4天的免费旅行，与他们研究领域的教授会面！所以，要赢得一个免费去大学的旅行，参赛者可以参加此赛事。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据题干要求可知，题目询问的是所有活动的参赛者要满足的要求。结合四项活动中对参赛对象的要求“Students must code and build an app by themselves. (学生必须自己编写代码和构建应用程序)”“Entrants must conduct an original independent research project. (参赛者必须进行原创的独立研究项目)”“This competition is for high school students who are in the early stages of an original research project, rather than being fully completed. (这项比赛面向的是处于原始研究项目早期阶段而不是完全完成的高中生)”“Student teams are to use STEM concepts to create a totally new product that empowers people with disabilities. (学生团队将使用STEM概念创造一种全新的产品，赋予残疾人权力。)”可知，所有的赛事要求参赛者必须提交原创作品。故选D项。 Passage 2 （高二下·北京海淀·期中） Shakespeare Week is the annual national celebration of Shakespeare in primary schools, organized by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Since its launch in 2014, over eight million primary school children have had first experiences of the world’s greatest writer. This year, Shakespeare Week runs from 16 to22 March and has a theme of art and design. It's free to register and to access the hundreds of resources on the Shakespeare Week website, including videos, plays, poetry, storytelling, debate, art and much more, providing children with first experiences of the world’s best-known writer. Create a Shakespeare portrait We're working with some of the nation's best-loved children's illustrators to contribute a portrait of William Shakespeare. Participants can see their artworks in a fabulous online exhibition. They can imagine their own William Shakespeare, plan and decide how they would like to represent him. Here are some suggestions: ·Make an abstract Shakespeare, Draw a sketch of Shakespeare and then use a tablet to take photographs of the portrait. Create a selection of images that show a range of thoughts and emotions. ·Children can enter their Shakespeare portraits in a competition to win the chance to have their works exhibited during Shakespeare Week. They will also receive an art workshop for their class from great artists. Recreate Shakespeare's hometown Some of the buildings that Shakespeare would have walked past and indeed lived in are still standing in Stratford-upon-Avon. If you can't make it along. why not recreate a miniature Stratford-upon-Avon? We offer a simple art activity created for Shakespeare Week by artist Jennie Maizels. Children can follow her step-by-step video and use the downloadable resources free on the website. It is a simple but effective tracing and copying activity, exploring watercolor and fineline pen painting and drawing techniques. Design a storyworld Participants can work with other children to design a “narrative environment” or “storyworld” that picks out a key or magical moment from one of Shakespeare's stories. This will offer them a great chance to explore Shakespeare's world. Why not take your children to join us? You won't regret it! 1．Shakespeare Week________. A．requires a registration fee B．has a history of more than 10 years C．is a yearly competition about Shakespeare D．offers learning materials about Shakespeare 2．If someone wins in the Shakespeare portrait contest, he can________. A．meet with popular illustrators B．have his work shown in public C．run an art workshop for his class D．visit Shakespeare's birthplace for free 3．The article is mainly intended for________. A．parents with kids B．students of arts C．Shakespeare's fans D．newspaper journalists 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 【分析】这是一篇应用文。“莎士比亚周”是莎士比亚出生地信托组织在小学举办的一年一度的全国性莎士比亚纪念活动。文章主要介绍了“莎士比亚周”上的三个活动的情况。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“It's free to register and to access the hundreds of resources on the Shakespeare Week website, including videos, plays, poetry, storytelling, debate, art and much more, providing children with first experiences of the world’s best-known writer.(注册是免费的，你可以在“莎士比亚周”网站上免费获得数百种资源，包括视频、戏剧、诗歌、讲故事、辩论、艺术等，让孩子们接触到这位世界上最著名的作家的初步经验)”可知，莎士比亚周提供关于莎士比亚的学习资料。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据Create a Shakespeare portrait部分中“Children can enter their Shakespeare portraits in a competition to win the chance to have their works exhibited during Shakespeare Week.(孩子们可以参加莎士比亚肖像比赛，赢取在“莎士比亚周”展出自己作品的机会)”可知，如果有人在莎士比亚肖像比赛中获胜，他可以让他的作品公开展出。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Why not take your children to join us? You won't regret it!( 为什么不带你的孩子来加入我们呢？你不会后悔的！)”可推知，这篇文章主要是写给有孩子的父母的。故选A。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （2023高二下·北京·期中） Bike Rental & Guided Tours Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam. Why MacBike MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes. Prices Hand Brake, Three Gears Foot Brake, No Gears 1 hour €7.50 €5.00 3 hours €11.00 €7.50 1 day (24 hours) €14.75 €9.75 Each additional day €8.00 €6.00 Guided City Tours The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online. 1．What is an advantage of MacBike? A．It gives children a discount. B．It offers many types of bikes. C．It organizes free cycle tours. D．It has over 2,500 rental shops. 2．How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days? A．€15.75. B．€19.50. C．€22.75. D．€29.50. 3．Where does the guided city tour start? A．The Gooyer, Windmill. B．The Skinny Bridge. C．Heineken Brewery. D．Dam Square. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在阿姆斯特丹进行自行车租赁和雇佣导游的操作方式，价格等细节。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes. (我们提供种类繁多的最新自行车，包括有脚刹的基本自行车、有手刹和带排挡的自行车、带儿童座椅的自行车和儿童自行车)”可推知，MacBike的优势是它提供许多类型的自行车。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据定价表可知，租一辆带手刹和三档的自行车一天需要14.75欧元，额外增加天数每天8欧元。所以租一辆带手刹和三档的自行车两天需要14.75+8=22.75欧元。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. (旅游团每小时从大坝广场出发，每天下午1点开始)”可知，导游城市之旅从大坝广场开始。故选D。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $