2025-2026学年人教版高二下学期英语期末复习：阅读理解AB

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高二下学期期末复习专题 Selective Compulsory Book 3 & Book 4 阅读理解AB篇 一 A Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy About this award Sponsored by the Ray Bradbury Foundation, the Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy offers $1,000 scholarships for up to six students who use science fiction and fantasy themes in their writing. All students in the U.S. in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) can participate. What is Science Fiction & Fantasy? Students’ writing uses supernatural, magical, futuristic, scientific and technological themes as a key element of the narrative. Popular examples of science fiction and fantasy include Ray Bradbury’s classic Fahrenheit 451, as well as more modern fiction series like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games. Your voice can imagine alternative worlds or the future of our planet, and in turn, teach us about the present. Even if you are new to writing science fiction and fantasy, this award is for you! How do I apply? Enter your work to any category in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. When selecting the category of your work, choose “Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy”. You will be required to include a personal statement on your work. What should I write for the personal statement? Your personal statement should be 50 words or more and answer the following questions： Why do you think your work falls into the category of science fiction and fantasy? Why are you specifically interested in using science fiction and fantasy themes, compared to more realistic ones? Submission Submissions for Scholastic Awards open on September 1 and deadlines vary between December and next January, depending on your region. Do not base characters or plots on already published works (books, movies, comics, etc.). Works that are novel-length should be submitted to the Novel category. 1. What can we infer about the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards? A. It is a TV program for artists and writers. B. It is an activity that students can participate in. C. It is a website containing various award categories. D. It is a school where students are trained for competitions. 2. What should be included in the personal statement? A. Why you are interested in science. B. Why you like science fiction and fantasy. C. Why you want to be a science fiction writer. D. Why your work is right for this award category. 3. Which of the following is what you are required to do? A. Submit your work from September 1. B. Complete your work on September 1. C. Complete your work with over 50 words. D. Submit your work to the Novel category. B For children, eating with their families is not only about preventing bad outcomes—it is also about developing good ones. Several studies have looked at the long-term effects eating with families has on children. Experts say that these studies do not seem to prove a cause-and-effect relationship. However, they do suggest a strong correlation. About three years ago, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) looked at data from nearly three quarters of the world's countries. Among its findings was the fact that students who shared a main meal with their families were less likely to skip school. Children who eat a main meal with their families are also less likely to be badly-behaved.That is a finding of a study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse(CASA) at Columbia University in New York. In the CASA report, titled “The Importance of Family Dinners Ⅷ”, researchers say, “Teens who have frequent family dinners are more likely to say their parents know a lot about what’s really going on in their lives ...” They also claim that when teens say they feel closer to their parents, they are less likely to behave badly. Another study from the University of Montreal found that children who ate with their families experienced long-term physical and mental health benefits. These children were physically in better shape and drank fewer sugary soft drinks. They also seemed to have better social skills. One researcher, Linda Pagani says that “there is a handful of research suggesting a positive link between eating family meals together frequently and child and adolescent health”. Pagani says that “mealtimes shared with parents likely provide young children with first-hand social interaction，discussions of social affairs and day-to-day concerns”. She adds that they may likely help the children have better communication skills with others. 4. What does the underlined word “correlation” mean? A. Effect. B. Cause. C. Outcome. D. Tie. 5. In which aspect can eating family meals together influence children according to the OECD? A. Academic performance. B. Physical health. C. Mental health. D. Social skills. 6. How do children benefit from eating family meals together according to Pagani? A. By having healthy food and drinks. B. By forming good eating habits. C. By becoming more social. D. By understanding their parents’ life. 7. What is mainly talked about in the passage? A. Easy tips on eating family meals. B. Benefits of family dinners to children. C. Links between eating together and child health. D. Findings of studies about enjoying family dinners. 二 A Most people think global events such as the Olympic Games and the World Cup are the most exciting, but there is some serious competition. Here’s a look at some of the hottest tickets in sports. The World Series (baseball, USA) The World Series is the final championship of the American baseball leagues. The seven-game series is played in October or November and attracts a great number of fans. Baseball is one of America’s favorite sports and has many traditions, such as the “seventh- inning stretch(七局伸展操)”. The song “Take Me out to the Ball Game” is played so that everyone can get up after sitting for a long time. The break is also a good time for a snack. Hot peanuts are a hit with hungry baseball fans, but the hot dog is the real winner! Indian Premier League (cricket, India) Cricket is from England but has become as Indian as saris and curry(咖喱). The Indian premier League has the largest audience of all cricket leagues in the world and is the sixth most-watched sports league in the world. Cricket is a unique sport and may seem a little confusing at first, but once you start learning the rules, you’ll love it. The most popular cricket snacks are finger foods like biscuits and cucumber sandwiches. Wimbledon (tennis, England) Wimbledon is a treat for all tennis fans. The tournament started in 1877 and many of the rules are the same today. For example, the players may only wear white clothes. The event, however, is quite colorful since fans often dress up for the games and wear amazing hats. And when it comes to snacks, it’s “game, set, and match” at Wimbledon. Where else can you enjoy champagne and strawberries as you cheer for the champion? 1. What may a fan do in the world series? A. Get up to sing a song all together. B. Take part in the seven-game series. C. Share traditional food with the winner. D. Do some stretching exercise to the music. 2. Why does the writer compare cricket with saris and curry? A. They share special rules. B. They are all typical of India. C. They are all confusing to outsiders. D. They are all deeply loved by Indian students. 3. What do these three competitions have in common? A. Their tickets are very expensive. B. They take place all around the world. C. They are events in the Olympic Games. D. They are popular with certain sports fans. B I was on an amazing trip with my wife, following Marco, our guide to experience the festival of Qoyllur Rit'i which takes place at 4,300 metres in the southern Andes of Peru, a festival which few foreign tourists ever get to see. People were travelling to this festival from all over Peru. Among them there were old men，mothers with small babies and children all following the same route. Many of them had horses carrying their food, blankets and tents. Some, like us, had come by bus to Mahuayani, the nearest town, and were walking up from there. We continued climbing for another hour and a half before reaching the Sinakara valley. There we looked down on a flat plain of open grassland. Right across this flat piece of ground people were putting up tents of blue plastic to protect themselves from the rain. Marco chose a spot to put up our tent. Not far away in an open market, people were buying tiny houses, cars or small pictures showing a baby or something else. Marco explained that these represented something the pilgrims(朝圣者) wanted. They would take them and bury them in the mountain. This, they believed, would make sure that what they wished for would come true in the year to come. After dinner we went to bed fully clothed inside our sleeping bags. We were up early the next morning, the main day of the festival.The Ukukus men wearing black masks(面罩) and bright costumes, had left their tents in the early hours to climb the nearest mountain by the light of the full moon. They stopped to dance from time to time, believing this would bring luck to their villages.As they came down, they were joined by groups of dancers in traditional costumes. They performed wherever there was a space. Although there did not seem to be anyone organising them, the whole festival had become a huge harmonious(和谐的) celebration. 4. Who might be the author of the text? A. A tour guide. B. A schoolboy. C. A native of Peru. D. A foreign traveller. 5. Where did Qoyllur Rit’i take place? A. In the Sinakara valley. B. On the top of a mountain. C. In the town of Mahuayani. D. In a faraway village in Peru. 6. On the main day of the festival, the Ukukus . A. danced wherever possible B. got up after the sun came out C. danced to entertain the tourists D. wore black traditional costumes 7. What would be the best title for the text? A. An Unpleasant Trip to Peru B. The World's Highest Festival C. The History of Qoyllur Rit’i D. A Disappearing Tradition in Peru 三 A Shark Keeper Get close and very personal with the Aquarium’s largest exhibit and its biggest predators(捕食性动物) with the new Shark Keeper program! After each participant prepares to feed the sharks and other fishes in the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Exhibit, they will then get the once-in-a-life time chance to feed our sand tiger sharks! Participants will also experience a tour of other behind-the-scenes animal care work areas and take home a real-life shark tooth. Program Outline: ·Greeting from the educator ·Educational program: misunderstandings about sharks, biology, pictures, shark tooth comparisons, animal overviews, what to expect during the experience. ·Behind-the-scenes food preparation ·Brief overviews of safety and policies ·Feeding Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays Session: 3:40 p.m. Length: 60 minutes Requirements: All participants must be 16 and over. Price: $50, plus admission (Members: $45). Space is currently limited to three participants per scheduled session. How to Book: Phone: 6312089200 Online: When purchasing your admission ticket, please select the Shark Keeper add-on under the Aquatic Adventures section of the shopping cart. Guests with Special Needs: Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center makes every effort to accommodate guests with special needs. Please be aware that to participate in this program, guests must be able to navigate the animal habitat spaces with minimum assistance, and must be able to understand and take direction in English from staff members. To ensure the best experience, please contact the call center at 6312089200 to discuss your individual needs. Cancellations(取消): There is a 72-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellation made within 72 hours will not be refunded.No-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.Guests arriving late (after the required program check-in time) will not be permitted to participate in the program and will not be refunded or rescheduled.We encourage guests to arrive at the Aquarium with plenty of time to park, enter, and check into the program.Adventurers should report to the main entrance at least ten minutes ahead.The sessions will begin quickly at the scheduled time.Please plan accordingly. 1. After joining the program, what will you do? A. Feed sharks once in a lifetime. B. Get a real shark tooth as a souvenir. C. Meet the biggest predators of sharks. D. Draw some pictures of sharks. 2. As a guest with special needs, you are expected to . A. make sure of your individual needs B. move around the center alone C. follow the directions of staff members D. seek as much assistance as possible 3. If you want to give up the program, what had you better do? A. Report it to the center 10 minutes before the session. B. Manage your plan again within 72 hours. C. Expect to refund from the center. D. Report the center 3 days in advance. B A woman was walking her dog along a beach in New Zealand in late June when she saw something that looked like a white ball in the sand. It turned out to be a young Emperor Penguin that was lost. At his age, he should have been close to the Antarctic, swimming for fish and playing on the ice floes(冰川). But this penguin started swimming north and just kept going. The penguin attracted a lot of attention in New Zealand. It has been 40 years since an Emperor Penguin was last seen there. Researchers at the Department of Conservation were called in. They decided to watch the penguin closely, but not to disturb it in any way.Many New Zealanders came to Peka Peka Beach to look at the elegant penguin. They were careful to keep their dogs away from him so he wouldn't be frightened. The public nicknamed the animal Happy Feet. Researchers started to notice that Happy Feet didn't seem well. It turned out that he had been eating the sand from the beach, likely thinking it was snow. The public raised more than 11,000 pounds for an operation to get the sand out of his stomach. The operation was a success, and Happy Feet was taken to a zoo in Wellington, NZ.A group of experts met to decide how to help Happy Feet return to the wild. They put him on a boat called the Tangaroa, in a specially built ice-filled box and took him out into the Southern Ocean，southeast of New Zealand.There，they released him into the ocean, which is his natural habitat. He took one last look at his human helpers and then dived into the ocean. “Emperor Penguins spend their first five years at sea,” said Peter Simpson of New Zealand’s Department of Conservation. “What happens now is up to the penguin.” Happy Feet was fitted with a satellite transmitter(发射机) so they can monitor his progress using the Internet. So far, the trackers show that he swam northeast for a little while before getting his bearings and heading south. 4. Where is the young penguin supposed to appear? A. On the sunny beach. B. Inside the hole in the ice. C. Near the Antarctic. D. In the depths of the ocean. 5. How was the penguin treated after he was found in New Zealand? A. He was protected well and taken good care of. B. He was sent to the local zoo and attracted much attention. C. He was taken to the lab by researchers for study. D. He was disturbed by many curious New Zealanders. 6. Why did the public collect some money? A. To do some research on the penguin. B. To build a home for the penguin. C. To get the sand out of the penguin’s belly. D. To return the penguin to his habitat. 7. What happened to the penguin in the end according to the passage? A. He was put in a specially built ice-filled box on a boat. B. He was brought to the Southern Ocean and released. C. He reached his home—the Antarctic. D. He swam northeast from the Southern Ocean. 四 A Planning a cruise on a budget often involves searching for the best cruise deals and specials. While it’s true that one of the best ways to save on cruises is to choose major lines’ seasonal promotional offers, there are other ways to significantly reduce the cost of your trip. You might even be able to enjoy a cruise on as little as $100 a day. We consulted with Colleen McDaniel, senior executive editor of Cruise Critic, to get even more money-saving tips. Read on to discover how you can enjoy cruises for cheap. Purchase an all-inclusive package An easy way to rack up(增加) a high cruise bill is by taking advantage of every extra that a cruise line has to offer without knowing which extras are included in the package you’ve purchased. If you’re worried about spending too much on activities, beverages, food and accommodations, book an all-inclusive package, which could help you save money in the long run. Seek unadvertised discounts Though they don't always advertise them, many cruise lines offer special prices for certain groups. Royal Caribbean, for example, extends special pricing on all cruises to airline employees. Call the cruise line to find out if it offers discounts for any groups, employers or organizations you are affiliated(加入) with, and you could save up to $100 or more a day on your booking. Use an app to track prices If you can be flexible with your travel dates, you might be able to get a great deal on a cruise by using an app like Cruise Critic. The app lets you monitor prices of upcoming cruises and informs you of any major changes on prices as the days go by. If the price on your cruise drops after you’ve booked, you can contact the cruise line to negotiate the difference. The cruise line might refund you in the form of an onboard credit that you can use for cruise activities and other amenities(便利设施) during your trip. Look for local deals Many cruise-goers extend their vacations by booking stays and planning activities in port cities before and after the cruise. If this is your plan, save money on dining and adventures by looking for local deals ahead of time. 1. According to the passage, who might get unadvertised discounts of Royal Carribbean? A. Senior editors. B. Royal members. C. Airline employees. D. Local cruise-goers. 2. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To advertise a cruise app. B. To present the advantages of a cruise. C. To inform people of what to do on a cruise. D. To offer tips on saving money for a cruise trip. 3. Where is the passage most probably taken from? A. A sailing blog. B. A science journal. C. A travel brochure. D. A finance magazine. B Years ago, a woman named Genevieve Piturro began doing volunteer work that wouldn’t just change her life, but would also have a life-changing influence on lots of children throughout the country.And it all began with some kids’ pajamas(睡衣). Always being interested in reading, Genevieve focused her new volunteer work on sharing her love of books with children. She only had free time after work, so she decided to spend her evenings reading to kids in homeless shelters. Genevieve’s story could have ended there, but what she noticed happening after those nighttime readings is what soon gave her a life-changing idea. Seeing those children climb into their beds without any pajamas to sleep in brought tears to Genevieve’s eyes. “I said to one of the workers there, ‘Next time, can I bring pajamas?’ And she said, ‘That would be great.Nobody thinks of that.’” Genevieve told Oprah during a 2007 “Oprah Show” interview. For her next visit, Genevieve returned armed with 12 pairs of pajamas.Some kids in the shelter quietly asked, “What's the use of them?”—but it soon became clear that Genevieve had found a special need that had to be filled.Her Pajama Program was born. Over the next five years, Genevieve and her Pajama Program collected 85,000 pairs of pajamas for children in need. Then, during her “Oprah Show” interview, Genevieve received a big surprise of her own: Oprah and the show producers asked the audience to bring as many pajamas as they could to donate to Genevieve's organization. That final count totaled 32,046 pairs. “Hours after the show, thousands of our children in shelters received boxes of pajamas and books, thanks to everyone who watched,” says Genevieve. All that help has continued over the years, and for homeless children, Pajama Program offers so much more than just a pair of clothes to sleep in. 4. What volunteer work did Genevieve do in shelters? A. She read to kids. B. She taught kids life skills. C. She gave her books to kids. D. She shared her reading experience. 5. How did Genevieve feel about the things happening at bedtime? A. Angry. B. Sad. C. Curious. D. Impatient. 6. What led to the birth of Genevieve’s Pajama Program? A. An “Oprah Show” interview. B. The wish of the homeless kids. C. The request of a shelter worker. D. The great need for night clothes. 7. What was people’s reaction after the “Oprah Show”? A. They offered some advice to Genevieve. B. They expressed their thanks to Genevieve. C. They helped to raise money for the program. D. They provided heart-warming support for the program. 五 A Every year, wildfires destroy millions of hectares of forest. Homes are damaged, and thousands of people die. Smokejumpers are helping to stop this. What is the smokejumper? Smokejumpers are a special type of firefighter. They jump from planes into areas that are difficult to reach by car or on foot, like the middle of a mountain forest. They race to put out fires as fast as they can. What do smokejumpers do? At a fire site, smokejumpers first examine the land and decide how to fight the fire. Their main goal is to stop a fire from spreading. Using basic equipment such as shovels and axes, smokejumpers clear land of burnable material like plants and other dry material. They carry water with them too, but only a limited amount. Who can be a smokejumper? Although the majority of smokejumpers are men, more women are joining. The most important things are your height and weight. Smokejumpers employed in the US, for example, must be 54 to 91 kilograms, so they don't get hurt when they land, or get blown by strong winds. Smokejumpers must also be capable of surviving in the wild. The work is dangerous, and the hours are long. But for these firefighters, smokejumping isn’t just an occupation. They love being able to jump out of planes, fight fires, and live in the forest. As a 28-year-old smokejumper Bob Smith says, “This is the best job for tough guys.” 1. What is the first thing a smokejumper does after arriving at a fire site? A. Clear the land. B. Study the area. C. Look for water. D. Put out the fire. 2. If you want to be a smokejumper, you must be . A. male B. within a certain weight range C. able to fly a plane D. older than 28 years of age 3. From which website would you most probably find this text? A. all-occupations.org B. what-is-on.com C. extremesports.com D. adventuretours.org B My husband, my four-month-old daughter and I set out on a five-day driving journey from California to Washington. We had to stop frequently because our little child needed to stretch from the car seat. One of our stops, once we crossed the Oregon border, was at a Black Bear Diner.Walking towards the front door we noticed a gentleman standing at one side. He was clearly untidy, without shoes and wearing worn clothing. We passed right by him and opened the restaurant door. Then something told me to go back. Holding my daughter, I turned around and said to the gentleman, “Sir.Are you hungry?” He said, “Yes.” I then asked, “May we buy you something to eat?” He responded with, “Sure, I can order something myself.” My husband opened the door and the gentleman went straight to the counter. I told him to order whatever he wanted. The manager of the restaurant came over quite quickly and looked frightened.I spoke before he had an opportunity to say anything. “This gentleman will have lunch with us today, ” I said. “Please add his order to our bill.” The manager said with a frown(皱眉), “Okay.” We turned to our table and the gentleman said, loudly and quickly, “Thank you!” We were seated and upon completing our meal we were handed our bill. I asked my husband what the gentleman had ordered. One fresh orange juice, one coffee, one breakfast combination with a side of hash browns. When we left the restaurant I looked for the gentleman but didn't see him, but that very small act just made my day. I hope in some small way we were able to add some joy to his life, even if only for a few minutes. 4. Why they had to stop frequently during their journey? A. They wanted to visit as many places as they can. B. They stopped to help the gentleman. C. Their little child wanted to eat some food. D. Their child needed to stretch from the car seat. 5. From the appearance of the gentleman, what probably was he? A. A waiter. B. An actor. C. A beggar. D. A worker. 6. Why did the manager of the restaurant look frightened? A. The man was not friendly. B. The man had stolen something from the restaurant. C. He had fired the man before. D. He was afraid the man wouldn't afford to pay the food. 7. From the passage, what can we infer about the man? A. He was thankful for their kind act. B. He felt ashamed and slipped away. C. He was hungry and ate a lot of food. D. He was too proud to accept their offer. 1 / 4 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二下学期期末复习专题 Selective Compulsory Book 3 & Book 4 阅读理解AB篇 一 A Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy About this award Sponsored by the Ray Bradbury Foundation, the Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy offers $1,000 scholarships for up to six students who use science fiction and fantasy themes in their writing. All students in the U.S. in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) can participate. What is Science Fiction & Fantasy? Students’ writing uses supernatural, magical, futuristic, scientific and technological themes as a key element of the narrative. Popular examples of science fiction and fantasy include Ray Bradbury’s classic Fahrenheit 451, as well as more modern fiction series like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games. Your voice can imagine alternative worlds or the future of our planet, and in turn, teach us about the present. Even if you are new to writing science fiction and fantasy, this award is for you! How do I apply? Enter your work to any category in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. When selecting the category of your work, choose “Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy”. You will be required to include a personal statement on your work. What should I write for the personal statement? Your personal statement should be 50 words or more and answer the following questions： Why do you think your work falls into the category of science fiction and fantasy? Why are you specifically interested in using science fiction and fantasy themes, compared to more realistic ones? Submission Submissions for Scholastic Awards open on September 1 and deadlines vary between December and next January, depending on your region. Do not base characters or plots on already published works (books, movies, comics, etc.). Works that are novel-length should be submitted to the Novel category. 1. What can we infer about the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards? A. It is a TV program for artists and writers. B. It is an activity that students can participate in. C. It is a website containing various award categories. D. It is a school where students are trained for competitions. 2. What should be included in the personal statement? A. Why you are interested in science. B. Why you like science fiction and fantasy. C. Why you want to be a science fiction writer. D. Why your work is right for this award category. 3. Which of the following is what you are required to do? A. Submit your work from September 1. B. Complete your work on September 1. C. Complete your work with over 50 words. D. Submit your work to the Novel category. B For children, eating with their families is not only about preventing bad outcomes—it is also about developing good ones. Several studies have looked at the long-term effects eating with families has on children. Experts say that these studies do not seem to prove a cause-and-effect relationship. However, they do suggest a strong correlation. About three years ago, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) looked at data from nearly three quarters of the world's countries. Among its findings was the fact that students who shared a main meal with their families were less likely to skip school. Children who eat a main meal with their families are also less likely to be badly-behaved.That is a finding of a study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse(CASA) at Columbia University in New York. In the CASA report, titled “The Importance of Family Dinners Ⅷ”, researchers say, “Teens who have frequent family dinners are more likely to say their parents know a lot about what’s really going on in their lives ...” They also claim that when teens say they feel closer to their parents, they are less likely to behave badly. Another study from the University of Montreal found that children who ate with their families experienced long-term physical and mental health benefits. These children were physically in better shape and drank fewer sugary soft drinks. They also seemed to have better social skills. One researcher, Linda Pagani says that “there is a handful of research suggesting a positive link between eating family meals together frequently and child and adolescent health”. Pagani says that “mealtimes shared with parents likely provide young children with first-hand social interaction，discussions of social affairs and day-to-day concerns”. She adds that they may likely help the children have better communication skills with others. 4. What does the underlined word “correlation” mean? A. Effect. B. Cause. C. Outcome. D. Tie. 5. In which aspect can eating family meals together influence children according to the OECD? A. Academic performance. B. Physical health. C. Mental health. D. Social skills. 6. How do children benefit from eating family meals together according to Pagani? A. By having healthy food and drinks. B. By forming good eating habits. C. By becoming more social. D. By understanding their parents’ life. 7. What is mainly talked about in the passage? A. Easy tips on eating family meals. B. Benefits of family dinners to children. C. Links between eating together and child health. D. Findings of studies about enjoying family dinners. 二 A Most people think global events such as the Olympic Games and the World Cup are the most exciting, but there is some serious competition. Here’s a look at some of the hottest tickets in sports. The World Series (baseball, USA) The World Series is the final championship of the American baseball leagues. The seven-game series is played in October or November and attracts a great number of fans. Baseball is one of America’s favorite sports and has many traditions, such as the “seventh- inning stretch(七局伸展操)”. The song “Take Me out to the Ball Game” is played so that everyone can get up after sitting for a long time. The break is also a good time for a snack. Hot peanuts are a hit with hungry baseball fans, but the hot dog is the real winner! Indian Premier League (cricket, India) Cricket is from England but has become as Indian as saris and curry(咖喱). The Indian premier League has the largest audience of all cricket leagues in the world and is the sixth most-watched sports league in the world. Cricket is a unique sport and may seem a little confusing at first, but once you start learning the rules, you’ll love it. The most popular cricket snacks are finger foods like biscuits and cucumber sandwiches. Wimbledon (tennis, England) Wimbledon is a treat for all tennis fans. The tournament started in 1877 and many of the rules are the same today. For example, the players may only wear white clothes. The event, however, is quite colorful since fans often dress up for the games and wear amazing hats. And when it comes to snacks, it’s “game, set, and match” at Wimbledon. Where else can you enjoy champagne and strawberries as you cheer for the champion? 1. What may a fan do in the world series? A. Get up to sing a song all together. B. Take part in the seven-game series. C. Share traditional food with the winner. D. Do some stretching exercise to the music. 2. Why does the writer compare cricket with saris and curry? A. They share special rules. B. They are all typical of India. C. They are all confusing to outsiders. D. They are all deeply loved by Indian students. 3. What do these three competitions have in common? A. Their tickets are very expensive. B. They take place all around the world. C. They are events in the Olympic Games. D. They are popular with certain sports fans. B I was on an amazing trip with my wife, following Marco, our guide to experience the festival of Qoyllur Rit'i which takes place at 4,300 metres in the southern Andes of Peru, a festival which few foreign tourists ever get to see. People were travelling to this festival from all over Peru. Among them there were old men，mothers with small babies and children all following the same route. Many of them had horses carrying their food, blankets and tents. Some, like us, had come by bus to Mahuayani, the nearest town, and were walking up from there. We continued climbing for another hour and a half before reaching the Sinakara valley. There we looked down on a flat plain of open grassland. Right across this flat piece of ground people were putting up tents of blue plastic to protect themselves from the rain. Marco chose a spot to put up our tent. Not far away in an open market, people were buying tiny houses, cars or small pictures showing a baby or something else. Marco explained that these represented something the pilgrims(朝圣者) wanted. They would take them and bury them in the mountain. This, they believed, would make sure that what they wished for would come true in the year to come. After dinner we went to bed fully clothed inside our sleeping bags. We were up early the next morning, the main day of the festival.The Ukukus men wearing black masks(面罩) and bright costumes, had left their tents in the early hours to climb the nearest mountain by the light of the full moon. They stopped to dance from time to time, believing this would bring luck to their villages.As they came down, they were joined by groups of dancers in traditional costumes. They performed wherever there was a space. Although there did not seem to be anyone organising them, the whole festival had become a huge harmonious(和谐的) celebration. 4. Who might be the author of the text? A. A tour guide. B. A schoolboy. C. A native of Peru. D. A foreign traveller. 5. Where did Qoyllur Rit’i take place? A. In the Sinakara valley. B. On the top of a mountain. C. In the town of Mahuayani. D. In a faraway village in Peru. 6. On the main day of the festival, the Ukukus . A. danced wherever possible B. got up after the sun came out C. danced to entertain the tourists D. wore black traditional costumes 7. What would be the best title for the text? A. An Unpleasant Trip to Peru B. The World's Highest Festival C. The History of Qoyllur Rit’i D. A Disappearing Tradition in Peru 三 A Shark Keeper Get close and very personal with the Aquarium’s largest exhibit and its biggest predators(捕食性动物) with the new Shark Keeper program! After each participant prepares to feed the sharks and other fishes in the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Exhibit, they will then get the once-in-a-life time chance to feed our sand tiger sharks! Participants will also experience a tour of other behind-the-scenes animal care work areas and take home a real-life shark tooth. Program Outline: ·Greeting from the educator ·Educational program: misunderstandings about sharks, biology, pictures, shark tooth comparisons, animal overviews, what to expect during the experience. ·Behind-the-scenes food preparation ·Brief overviews of safety and policies ·Feeding Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays Session: 3:40 p.m. Length: 60 minutes Requirements: All participants must be 16 and over. Price: $50, plus admission (Members: $45). Space is currently limited to three participants per scheduled session. How to Book: Phone: 6312089200 Online: When purchasing your admission ticket, please select the Shark Keeper add-on under the Aquatic Adventures section of the shopping cart. Guests with Special Needs: Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center makes every effort to accommodate guests with special needs. Please be aware that to participate in this program, guests must be able to navigate the animal habitat spaces with minimum assistance, and must be able to understand and take direction in English from staff members. To ensure the best experience, please contact the call center at 6312089200 to discuss your individual needs. Cancellations(取消): There is a 72-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellation made within 72 hours will not be refunded.No-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.Guests arriving late (after the required program check-in time) will not be permitted to participate in the program and will not be refunded or rescheduled.We encourage guests to arrive at the Aquarium with plenty of time to park, enter, and check into the program.Adventurers should report to the main entrance at least ten minutes ahead.The sessions will begin quickly at the scheduled time.Please plan accordingly. 1. After joining the program, what will you do? A. Feed sharks once in a lifetime. B. Get a real shark tooth as a souvenir. C. Meet the biggest predators of sharks. D. Draw some pictures of sharks. 2. As a guest with special needs, you are expected to . A. make sure of your individual needs B. move around the center alone C. follow the directions of staff members D. seek as much assistance as possible 3. If you want to give up the program, what had you better do? A. Report it to the center 10 minutes before the session. B. Manage your plan again within 72 hours. C. Expect to refund from the center. D. Report the center 3 days in advance. B A woman was walking her dog along a beach in New Zealand in late June when she saw something that looked like a white ball in the sand. It turned out to be a young Emperor Penguin that was lost. At his age, he should have been close to the Antarctic, swimming for fish and playing on the ice floes(冰川). But this penguin started swimming north and just kept going. The penguin attracted a lot of attention in New Zealand. It has been 40 years since an Emperor Penguin was last seen there. Researchers at the Department of Conservation were called in. They decided to watch the penguin closely, but not to disturb it in any way.Many New Zealanders came to Peka Peka Beach to look at the elegant penguin. They were careful to keep their dogs away from him so he wouldn't be frightened. The public nicknamed the animal Happy Feet. Researchers started to notice that Happy Feet didn't seem well. It turned out that he had been eating the sand from the beach, likely thinking it was snow. The public raised more than 11,000 pounds for an operation to get the sand out of his stomach. The operation was a success, and Happy Feet was taken to a zoo in Wellington, NZ.A group of experts met to decide how to help Happy Feet return to the wild. They put him on a boat called the Tangaroa, in a specially built ice-filled box and took him out into the Southern Ocean，southeast of New Zealand.There，they released him into the ocean, which is his natural habitat. He took one last look at his human helpers and then dived into the ocean. “Emperor Penguins spend their first five years at sea,” said Peter Simpson of New Zealand’s Department of Conservation. “What happens now is up to the penguin.” Happy Feet was fitted with a satellite transmitter(发射机) so they can monitor his progress using the Internet. So far, the trackers show that he swam northeast for a little while before getting his bearings and heading south. 4. Where is the young penguin supposed to appear? A. On the sunny beach. B. Inside the hole in the ice. C. Near the Antarctic. D. In the depths of the ocean. 5. How was the penguin treated after he was found in New Zealand? A. He was protected well and taken good care of. B. He was sent to the local zoo and attracted much attention. C. He was taken to the lab by researchers for study. D. He was disturbed by many curious New Zealanders. 6. Why did the public collect some money? A. To do some research on the penguin. B. To build a home for the penguin. C. To get the sand out of the penguin’s belly. D. To return the penguin to his habitat. 7. What happened to the penguin in the end according to the passage? A. He was put in a specially built ice-filled box on a boat. B. He was brought to the Southern Ocean and released. C. He reached his home—the Antarctic. D. He swam northeast from the Southern Ocean. 四 A Planning a cruise on a budget often involves searching for the best cruise deals and specials. While it’s true that one of the best ways to save on cruises is to choose major lines’ seasonal promotional offers, there are other ways to significantly reduce the cost of your trip. You might even be able to enjoy a cruise on as little as $100 a day. We consulted with Colleen McDaniel, senior executive editor of Cruise Critic, to get even more money-saving tips. Read on to discover how you can enjoy cruises for cheap. Purchase an all-inclusive package An easy way to rack up(增加) a high cruise bill is by taking advantage of every extra that a cruise line has to offer without knowing which extras are included in the package you’ve purchased. If you’re worried about spending too much on activities, beverages, food and accommodations, book an all-inclusive package, which could help you save money in the long run. Seek unadvertised discounts Though they don't always advertise them, many cruise lines offer special prices for certain groups. Royal Caribbean, for example, extends special pricing on all cruises to airline employees. Call the cruise line to find out if it offers discounts for any groups, employers or organizations you are affiliated(加入) with, and you could save up to $100 or more a day on your booking. Use an app to track prices If you can be flexible with your travel dates, you might be able to get a great deal on a cruise by using an app like Cruise Critic. The app lets you monitor prices of upcoming cruises and informs you of any major changes on prices as the days go by. If the price on your cruise drops after you’ve booked, you can contact the cruise line to negotiate the difference. The cruise line might refund you in the form of an onboard credit that you can use for cruise activities and other amenities(便利设施) during your trip. Look for local deals Many cruise-goers extend their vacations by booking stays and planning activities in port cities before and after the cruise. If this is your plan, save money on dining and adventures by looking for local deals ahead of time. 1. According to the passage, who might get unadvertised discounts of Royal Carribbean? A. Senior editors. B. Royal members. C. Airline employees. D. Local cruise-goers. 2. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To advertise a cruise app. B. To present the advantages of a cruise. C. To inform people of what to do on a cruise. D. To offer tips on saving money for a cruise trip. 3. Where is the passage most probably taken from? A. A sailing blog. B. A science journal. C. A travel brochure. D. A finance magazine. B Years ago, a woman named Genevieve Piturro began doing volunteer work that wouldn’t just change her life, but would also have a life-changing influence on lots of children throughout the country.And it all began with some kids’ pajamas(睡衣). Always being interested in reading, Genevieve focused her new volunteer work on sharing her love of books with children. She only had free time after work, so she decided to spend her evenings reading to kids in homeless shelters. Genevieve’s story could have ended there, but what she noticed happening after those nighttime readings is what soon gave her a life-changing idea. Seeing those children climb into their beds without any pajamas to sleep in brought tears to Genevieve’s eyes. “I said to one of the workers there, ‘Next time, can I bring pajamas?’ And she said, ‘That would be great.Nobody thinks of that.’” Genevieve told Oprah during a 2007 “Oprah Show” interview. For her next visit, Genevieve returned armed with 12 pairs of pajamas.Some kids in the shelter quietly asked, “What's the use of them?”—but it soon became clear that Genevieve had found a special need that had to be filled.Her Pajama Program was born. Over the next five years, Genevieve and her Pajama Program collected 85,000 pairs of pajamas for children in need. Then, during her “Oprah Show” interview, Genevieve received a big surprise of her own: Oprah and the show producers asked the audience to bring as many pajamas as they could to donate to Genevieve's organization. That final count totaled 32,046 pairs. “Hours after the show, thousands of our children in shelters received boxes of pajamas and books, thanks to everyone who watched,” says Genevieve. All that help has continued over the years, and for homeless children, Pajama Program offers so much more than just a pair of clothes to sleep in. 4. What volunteer work did Genevieve do in shelters? A. She read to kids. B. She taught kids life skills. C. She gave her books to kids. D. She shared her reading experience. 5. How did Genevieve feel about the things happening at bedtime? A. Angry. B. Sad. C. Curious. D. Impatient. 6. What led to the birth of Genevieve’s Pajama Program? A. An “Oprah Show” interview. B. The wish of the homeless kids. C. The request of a shelter worker. D. The great need for night clothes. 7. What was people’s reaction after the “Oprah Show”? A. They offered some advice to Genevieve. B. They expressed their thanks to Genevieve. C. They helped to raise money for the program. D. They provided heart-warming support for the program. 五 A Every year, wildfires destroy millions of hectares of forest. Homes are damaged, and thousands of people die. Smokejumpers are helping to stop this. What is the smokejumper? Smokejumpers are a special type of firefighter. They jump from planes into areas that are difficult to reach by car or on foot, like the middle of a mountain forest. They race to put out fires as fast as they can. What do smokejumpers do? At a fire site, smokejumpers first examine the land and decide how to fight the fire. Their main goal is to stop a fire from spreading. Using basic equipment such as shovels and axes, smokejumpers clear land of burnable material like plants and other dry material. They carry water with them too, but only a limited amount. Who can be a smokejumper? Although the majority of smokejumpers are men, more women are joining. The most important things are your height and weight. Smokejumpers employed in the US, for example, must be 54 to 91 kilograms, so they don't get hurt when they land, or get blown by strong winds. Smokejumpers must also be capable of surviving in the wild. The work is dangerous, and the hours are long. But for these firefighters, smokejumping isn’t just an occupation. They love being able to jump out of planes, fight fires, and live in the forest. As a 28-year-old smokejumper Bob Smith says, “This is the best job for tough guys.” 1. What is the first thing a smokejumper does after arriving at a fire site? A. Clear the land. B. Study the area. C. Look for water. D. Put out the fire. 2. If you want to be a smokejumper, you must be . A. male B. within a certain weight range C. able to fly a plane D. older than 28 years of age 3. From which website would you most probably find this text? A. all-occupations.org B. what-is-on.com C. extremesports.com D. adventuretours.org B My husband, my four-month-old daughter and I set out on a five-day driving journey from California to Washington. We had to stop frequently because our little child needed to stretch from the car seat. One of our stops, once we crossed the Oregon border, was at a Black Bear Diner.Walking towards the front door we noticed a gentleman standing at one side. He was clearly untidy, without shoes and wearing worn clothing. We passed right by him and opened the restaurant door. Then something told me to go back. Holding my daughter, I turned around and said to the gentleman, “Sir.Are you hungry?” He said, “Yes.” I then asked, “May we buy you something to eat?” He responded with, “Sure, I can order something myself.” My husband opened the door and the gentleman went straight to the counter. I told him to order whatever he wanted. The manager of the restaurant came over quite quickly and looked frightened.I spoke before he had an opportunity to say anything. “This gentleman will have lunch with us today, ” I said. “Please add his order to our bill.” The manager said with a frown(皱眉), “Okay.” We turned to our table and the gentleman said, loudly and quickly, “Thank you!” We were seated and upon completing our meal we were handed our bill. I asked my husband what the gentleman had ordered. One fresh orange juice, one coffee, one breakfast combination with a side of hash browns. When we left the restaurant I looked for the gentleman but didn't see him, but that very small act just made my day. I hope in some small way we were able to add some joy to his life, even if only for a few minutes. 4. Why they had to stop frequently during their journey? A. They wanted to visit as many places as they can. B. They stopped to help the gentleman. C. Their little child wanted to eat some food. D. Their child needed to stretch from the car seat. 5. From the appearance of the gentleman, what probably was he? A. A waiter. B. An actor. C. A beggar. D. A worker. 6. Why did the manager of the restaurant look frightened? A. The man was not friendly. B. The man had stolen something from the restaurant. C. He had fired the man before. D. He was afraid the man wouldn't afford to pay the food. 7. From the passage, what can we infer about the man? A. He was thankful for their kind act. B. He felt ashamed and slipped away. C. He was hungry and ate a lot of food. D. He was too proud to accept their offer. 1 / 4 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $