专题02 阅读理解（应用文）（期中真题汇编，上海专用）高一英语上学期

专题02 阅读理解（应用文） 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·上海师范大学附属嘉定高级中学·期中）Kompong Phhluk Private Tour Depart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is well-known for its stilted-house (吊脚楼) villages and flooded forest. Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce. After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life. Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species. Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap. Tour Details ·Departs 8.30am ·Returns around 2pm ·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation (卫生设备), lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration. ·No passes required Rates ·These rates are based on an English speaking guide. ·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch. ·Children 11 years and under are 50%. ·Children 4 years and below are free. ·If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate. Number of People Price Per Person 1 Person $65 2 People $45 3 People $40 4 People $35 5 People $32 What to Wear ·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing. ·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. General Information ·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment. ·Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this leads to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy. ·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities (设施) are very basic. 1.Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ________. A. local vegetables and different fish species B. stilted-house villages and flooded forest C. Rolous Market and island pagoda D. water-bird habitat and fish farms 2.A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ________. A. $40 B. $80 C. $90 D. $120 3.We can conclude from the passage that ________. A. the living standard in the village is quite low B. the tourist facilities along the way are quite good C. revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weather D. giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended Passage 2 （25-26高一上·上海外国语大学附属大境中学·期中）Teen Summer Camps Abroad Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups Celebrating 26 years of community-service-based adventure travel programs for high school Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Global Action and Adventure travel opportunities. Location: Worldwide Dates:1-4week programs: June through August Cost: $1,950 per week (10%off book before May 10th) Tel: 403-545-2202 ARCC Programs: Meaningful Service. Real Connections. True Adventure. ARCC provides international adventure programs in 20 countries and 4 western states. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people. Dates:2-5week programs: June through August Cost: 2,200 per week Tel: To get more information or request a catalog, call our headquarters at 415-332-5075. French Summer Camp in the French Alps High-quality Teenage French Summer program in Morzine in the French Alps, just an hour’s drive from Geneva. Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment. Dates: July 8th-August 19th Cost: $2,412 for 2 weeks Tel.:450-790-0838 Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence, Italy Spend this summer learning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy. Dates:2-5week programs: June 1st-August 30th Costs: 6,295(3 weeks)/$7,095(4 weeks) Tel.:888-462-2239 1.What most probably makes ARCC Programs special? A. Its leading role in the industry. B. Its perfect location in the country. C. Its international reputation. D. Its cost compared with other programs. 2.What do we know about French Summer Camp in the French Alps? A. It lasts the whole summer. B. It provides different week options. C. It offers chances to learn the history of Geneva. D. It helps participants learn French and have fun. 3.If you are going to learn more about Italy which one are you going to choose? A. Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups B. ARCC Programs C. Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence D. French Summer Camp in the French Alps Passage 3 （25-26高一上·上海复旦大学附属中学·期中）Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore the life’s work of the greatest English-language playwright to have ever lived. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about Shakespeare and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him. · Group Visits to the Exhibition & Tour Opening Hours Theatre Tours: Monday to Sunday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Exhibition: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own tour guide. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email. · Exhibition and Tour Prices Adult: £15.00 Senior (60+): £13.50 Student (with valid ID): £11.50 Children (5-15): £8.00 Complimentary: every 16th person free · Getting here Shakespeare’s Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK We currently have enhanced security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time. Do not bring any large bags. By car and taxi Where possible, visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge. Black cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the main foyer (大厅) on New Globe Walk. · Where to eat Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors. Swan Restaurant Monday-Friday: 12 noon-2:30 pm & 6:00 pm-10:30 pm Saturday: 12 noon-3:30 pm & 6:00 pm-10:30 pm Sunday: 12 noon-9:00 pm * Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time. 1.When can you pay a visit to the exhibition? A. 8:35 am on Monday. B. 2:35 pm on Friday. C. 5:35 pm on Saturday. D. 4:35 pm on Sunday. 2.Which of the following applies to visitors? A. Taxi services are accessible near Southwark Bridge. B. They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge. C. They are required to deposit their bags before entering. D. It’s more convenient to drive there than to go by public transport. 3.The passage is meant to ________. A. encourage readers to travel around London B. help inspire readers’ enthusiasm for Shakespeare’s works C. alert readers to the history of a unique international resource D. inform readers about Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·上海曹杨第二中学·期中）Good Times Await You at the Supertree Grove Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The large canopies (树冠) provide shade in the day and come alive with displays of light and sound at night. Stand among these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline. ADMISSION Admission to the Supertree Grove is free. Please note that charges apply for the OCBC Skyway: Adult: $8 Senior (60 years old): $8 Child (3 to 12 years old): $5 Tickets can be bought at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars and include GST (消费税). OPERATING HOURS ◆Supertree Grove: 5 a.m to 2 a.m. daily ◆OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m. Peak hours for the OCBC Skyway are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Longer wait times may be expected. IMPORTANT NOTE From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m. There are also two admission (入场) timings to the OCBC Skyway: + 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 2 p.m.) + 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m.) For more information on Christmas Wonderland, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com. 1.If Cindy and her friends plan to visit the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway on Christmas Day, they _________. A. can walk along the OCBC Skyway at any hour B. are advised to have Christmas Wonderland tickets C. can enjoy the scenery of the Gardens for free before 9 p.m. D. will not be able to access the OCBC Skyway after 3 p.m. 2.A couple wants to take their five-year-old son to the OCBC Skyway on New Year’s Day. How much will it cost them? A. 16 Singapore dollars. B. 24 Singapore dollars. C. 15 Singapore dollars. D. 21 Singapore dollars. 3.Which of the following statements is true? A. The OCBC Skyway offers a perfect view of the whole city. B. Visitors can buy tickets at 10 p.m. if they want to visit the OCBC Skyway. C. On Christmas day, Christmas Wonderland tickets are free of charge. D. Tickets for the OCBC Skyway can only be bought off-line. 主题语境03 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高一上·上海外国语大学附属大境中学·期中）When I was a puppy, I entertained you and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad”, you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you?”—but then you rolled me over for a belly (腹部) rub. I remember those nights of rubbing you in bed and listening to your secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. She, now your wife, is not a “dog person”—still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by the pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time in another room. There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject. I had gone from being “your dog” to “just a dog”. Now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they will be moving to another apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family. People in the animal shelter are attentive to me, but I lost my appetite. At first whenever anyone passed, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you—that this was all a bad dream or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me. 1.How did the dog’s owner treat the puppy when it was at a younger age? A. He entertained the puppy with jokes and gestures. B. He treated the puppy as if it were a family member. C. He disciplined the puppy when it made a mess. D. He kept the puppy at a distance for the chewed shoes. 2.Why was the puppy excluded from the room after the babies were born? A. The puppy was tempted by the babies’ pinkness and sweet smell. B. The puppy poses a serious danger to the health and well-being of babies. C. The couple were concerned that the babies would be in danger. D. The master envied the natural affection between the babies and the puppy. 3.What can we infer from the last 3 paragraphs? A. It was hard for the puppy to accept the fact that it was ignored. B. The master had a mixed feeling for the advancement in career. C. The puppy felt relieved for the master’s establishment of a new family. D. It was urgent for the master to give up the puppy and move to another city. 4.Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A. A Good Heart to Lean on B. New Member of the Family C. The Words of an Abandoned Dog D. Animal Shelter: the Last Home for Puppies 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高一上·上海建平中学·期中）Book creator With the book creator you can create a book containing wiki pages of your choice. You can export the book in different formats (for example PDF or ODF) or order a printed copy. Click here for more information. Using the book creator After the book creator has been enabled, the box as seen below is shown above each wiki page. Add this page to your book Adds the currently viewed article (page) to your book. Show book Opens a new page which will show a list of all articles (pages) that you added to your book. On that page, you can change the order of the articles in your book and structure them using chapters. Further, you can download the books as a PDF or ODF, or order a printed book. Suggest pages This tool analyzes the current set of pages in your book and suggests articles that might be also relevant to the overall topic of your book. This tool allows to create books quickly. Disable This will disable the Book creator and delete your book (unless you saved it first). Adding pages without visiting them A quick way to add pages is to simply hover on a linked article. If you wait about one second, a small box will pop up with the message. “Add linked wiki page to your book.” Click on this link, and the linked article will be added to your book. Hovering your mouse over links is a convenient way to add pages to your book. Adding whole categories If you are viewing a category page, you can add all the pages in that category at once. The“Add this page to your book” link will have changed into“Add this category to your book”. Click on this new link, and all the articles in that category will be added to your book. Relevant categories may be found at the very bottom of Wikipedia articles. Categories can also be added by hovering category links. 1.According to the article, what is the book creator? A. A person who edits the pages on the wiki encyclopedia. B. A book which is exported in PDF or ODF formats. C. A tool which aids to create a book containing wiki pages. D. A link which allows the addition of wiki pages to a book. 2.If you want to reorganize the articles in your book, which function should you use? A. Suggest pages. B. Show book. C. disable D. Add this page to your book. 3.Where can you most probably find this article? A. In a recreational magazine. B. In a textbook. C. In a science report. D. In a web page. 主题语境01 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·上海大学附属嘉定高级中学·期中）Columbus College, 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Kowloon City MEMO To: All staff From: Jakie Mok, Secretary; Sports Development Committee Date: May 20, 2010 A week ago, “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo for your reference when you answer the phones. Sport 1: Basketball We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from KwunTong Sports Park. To cover the cost of hiring a bus, each student will have to pay $10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game. Sports 2: Gym We will be using St. Peter’s Memorial Park. Thee are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6 :00 p.m.. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping, jogging, outdoor aerobics (有氧运动), all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities. Sport 3: Hiking Hiking will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 p.m. and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost $75/hr. Sport 4: Swimming The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i. e. 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.). Only students skillful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is $10 per visit. 1.Which can be inferred from the passage? ________. A. Students taking part in basketball will walk to the courts B. Every student can gain admission to one of the four sports C. Hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees D. Students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water 2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Students selecting basketball had better register early. B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 p.m. C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 p.m. and lasts 2 hours. D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming. 3.The memo aims to ________. A. attract students’ interest in the programme B. help the staff explain the programme to the parents C. require the parents to select a sport for their child D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time Passage 2 （25-26高一上·上海华东师范大学附属周浦中学·期中）What to See in Langkawi Underwater World Langkawi Set along the Pantai Cenang beach town, Underwater World Langkawi houses more than 500 species of sea creatures including harbor seals, rockhopper penguins, seahorses, as well as mandarin ducks. One of the highlights is a 15-metre walkthrough underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks, giant stingrays, and green turtles. Opening Hours: Monday — Friday 09:30 — 18:30, Saturday — Sunday 09:30 — 22:30 Price Range: RM 40 (adults) and RM 30 (children aged 3 to 12 years old) Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise Great for families and animal lovers, Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise houses over 2,500 unique birds from 150 species such as canaries, parakeets, owls, eagles, toucans, hornbills and flamingos. The park is fitted with a walk-in aviary (鸟舍) and a 15-metre-tall man-made waterfall, where some of the birds are free to roam about and interact with visitors. Opening Hours: Daily 08:30 — 18:00 Price Range: RM 28 (adults) and RM 18 (children aged 3 to 12 years old) Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. As the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine interactive zones within this three-story building, including optical illusion, fantasy, classic 9 castles, landscapes, Egyptian and Malaysian zones. Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 — 18:00 Price Range: RM 38 (adults) and RM 28 (children aged 3 to 12 years old) Taman Lagenda Langkawi Located beside the Kuah jetty, Taman Lagenda is a beautifully landscaped folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or hire a carriage to take you around. The open-air garden museum faces the Kuah waterfront and has a total of 17 colourful sculptures showing Langkawi legends including tales of heroic giants, mythical birds, evil ogres and beautiful princesses. Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 — 19:00 Price Range: RM 5 (adults) and RM 2.50 (children aged 3 to 12 years old) 1.In which attraction can visitors get close to animals? A. Taman Lagenda Langkawi. B. Underwater World Langkawi. C. Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise. D. Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum. 2.How much should a couple with a boy aged 10 pay to enter the folk-themed park? A. RM 12.5. B. RM 74. C. RM 110. D. RM 104. 3.Where most probably can we read the information in this passage? A. In an introduction to pet houses. B. In a list of souvenirs. C. In an operation guideline. D. In a tourist handbook. Passage 3 Universal Quartet at HFZ Featuring Jessica Maurer (vocal) and Kentin (saxophone) from France, plus Tinho Pereira (guitar) and Leonardo Susi (percussion) from Brazil, this quartet is a harmonious mixing of three cities (Paris, Sao-Paulo, and Shanghai). Check them out every Wednesday at the Lounge of Hong Fang Zi. Dates: Every Wednesday 8 pm Ticket: 40 yuan for adults and half price for kids Music: Live band Venue: HFZ Address: 6/F HFZ, 35 Shanxi Rd. S. Tel: 021-62553338 More info: www.hfz.sh.cn.info@ hfz.sh.cn Latino Heat All original Latin music on Sundays at Zapata’s with free Salsa courses presented by teachers from countries all over the world. Salsa is loved by Latinos with a taste for the spicy, incorporating Latino music since 1933. It is a combination of Latino Dance which includes: Mambo, Rumba and Cha-Cha. The good part about Salsa is that it’s easy to learn and its fun. Let Latin passions make Shanghai’s colorful night life hotter. Date: Every Sunday, 8:30 pm — 9:30 pm Tickets: 40 yuan includes 1 hour free lesson + 1 standard alcoholic drink, or 2 soft drinks Venue: Zapata’s Address: 5 Hengshan Rd Tel: 021-64746166 More info: http://zapatas-shanghai.com Piano Recital As one of the most outstanding young pianists in Russia, Dmitri Gordin studied with many Russian masters such as Vladimir Krainev. He graduated from Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory where he built solid academic foundation for his future career. Gordin plays various styles, including Schubert, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt and Shostakovich. Date: December 28, Friday, 7:45 pm Tickets: 60 — 300 yuan Tel: 021-68541234 Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center Address: 425 Dingxiang Rd., Pudong Apenino Live The Spanish ballad singer has won fans all over the world with his simple, clean and transparent music. Electronic sound plus tetra chord, San Diego writes, composes and sings all by himself, creating unique Spanish-style folk music. Date: December 29, Saturday, 7:45 pm Tickets: 50 yuan, 80 yuan Tel: 021-68541234 Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center Address: 425 Dingxiang Rd., Pudong 1.The Quartet at HFZ is a combination of the following cities EXCEPT ________. A. Shanghai B. Sao-Paulo C. Paris D. San-Francisco 2.Which of the following is NOT true? A. Drinks are offered free of charge at Zapata’s. B. Dmitri Gordin was influenced by many Russian masters. C. San Diego is a Spanish folk singer creating characteristic Spanish folk music. D. One can get himself exposed to traditional Latino music at Zapata’s. 3.If the Smiths want to take their daughter Jenny who is 9 years old to Universal Quartet, how much do they have to pay all together? A. 40 yuan. B. 80 yuan. C. 100 yuan. D. 60 yuan. 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高一上·上海洋泾中学·期中）Suppose you become a leader in an organization. It’s very likely that you’ll want to have volunteers to help with the organization’s activities. To do so, it should help to understand why people undertake volunteer work and what keeps their interest in the work. Let’s begin with the question of why people volunteer. Researchers have identified several factors that motivate people to get involved. For example, people volunteer to express personal values related to unselfishness, to expand their range of experiences, and to strengthen social relationships. If volunteer positions do not meet these needs, people may not wish to participate. To select volunteers, you may need to understand the motivations of the people you wish to attract. People also volunteer because they are required to do so. To increase levels of community service, some schools have launched compulsory volunteer programs. Unfortunately, these programs can shift people’s wish of participation from an internal factor (e.g. “I volunteer because it’s important to me”) to an external factor (e.g. “I volunteer because I’m required to do so”). When that happens, people become less likely to volunteer in the future. People must be sensitive to this possibility when they make volunteer activities a must. Once people begin to volunteer, what leads them to remain in their positions over time? To answer this question, researchers have conducted follow-up studies in which they track volunteers over time. For instance, one study followed 238 volunteers in Florida over a year. One of the most important factors that influenced their satisfaction as volunteers was the amount of suffering they experienced in their volunteer positions. Although this result may not surprise you, it leads to important practical advice. The researchers note that attention should be given to “training methods that would prepare volunteers for troublesome situations or provide them with strategies for coping with the problem they do experience”. Another study of 302 volunteers at hospitals in Chicago focused on individual differences in the degree to which people view “volunteer” as an important social role. It was assumed that those people for whom the role of volunteer was most part of their personal identity would also be most likely to continue volunteer work. Participants indicated the degree to which the social role mattered by responding to statements such as “Volunteering in Hospital is an important part of who I am.” Consistent with the researchers’ expectations, they found a positive correlation(正相关) between the strength of role identity and the length of time people continued to volunteer. These results, once again, lead to concrete advice: “Once an individual begins volunteering, continued efforts might focus on developing a volunteer role identity....Items like T-shirts that allow volunteers to be recognized publicly for their contributions can help strengthen role identity”. 1.People volunteer mainly out of __________. A. academic requirements B. social expectations C. financial rewards D. internal needs 2.What can we learn from the Florida study? A. Follow-up studies should last for one year. B. Volunteers should get mentally prepared. C. Strategy training is a must in research. D. Volunteers are provided with concrete advice. 3.What is most likely to motivate volunteers to continue their work? A. Individual differences in role identity. B. Publicly identifiable volunteer T-shirts. C. Role identity as a volunteer. D. Practical advice from researchers. 4.What is the best title of the passage? A. How to Get People to Volunteer B. How to Study Volunteer Behaviors C. How to Keep Volunteers’ Interest D. How to Organize Volunteer Activities 主题语境03 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·上海华东政法大学附属松江高级中学·期中）Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need. Global English Centre ·General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ·3-month (700 yuan),6-month (1200 yuan) and one-year(2,000 yuan) courses. ·Choice of morning or evening classes,3 hours per day, Mon-Fri. ·Experienced college English teachers. ·Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel: 67605272   Add:105 Sunrise Road,100082 Modern Language School ·Special courses in English for business, travelling, banking, hotel management and office skills. ·Small classes(12-16 students) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00-5:00 pm ·Native English teachers from Canada and USA. ·Language lab and computers supplied. ·3-month course:1,050 yuan;6-month course:1850 yuan. Write or phone: Modern Language School,675 Park Road,100056   Tel: 67353019 The 21st Century English Training Centre · We specialise in effective teaching at all levels. · We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of800 yuan. ·We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. ·Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1. ·Only 15-minute walk from city centre. Call 67801642 for more information. The International House of English ·Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost:60 yuan for 12hours per week; convenient class hours: 9:00-12:00 am and 2:00-5:00 pm. ·A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). ·Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. ·Free sightseeing and social activities. ·Very close to Central Park. For further information call 67432308. 1.You work from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every day. Which schools will you choose? A. Global English Centre and Modern Language School. B. Global English Centre and the International House. C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century. D. The 21st Century and the International House. 2.The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that ________. A. its teaching quality is better B. it is nearest to the city centre C. its courses are more advanced D. it requires an entrance examination 3.If you take the evening programme at the International House, you will pay ________. A. 60 yuan B. 240 yuan C. 720 yuan D. 960 yuan Passage 2 （25-26高一上·上海徐汇区上海中学·期中）“Tie an Italian’s hands behind his back,” runs an old joke, “and he’ll be speechless.” It rests on a national stereotype (刻板印象): Italians are talkative and emotional, and all that arm-waving supposedly goes to prove it. Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago holds that people are doing something different when they use gestures with speech, which she sums up in the title of her new book, “Thinking with Your Hands”. Basically, everyone gestures, not just Italians. Experimental subjects, told after a research session that they were being watched for gestures, apologise for not having made any — but were doing so the entire time. People born blind gesture when they speak, including to each other. All this suggests that, to some extent, thinking is not all done in your head. The gesture under discussion here is mostly the “co-speech” kind. It is much more abstract than mime (默剧) . Nor are these “typical” gestures like a thumbs-up or a finger over the lips for “Silence!” Like words, those are fixed within cultures (but vary between them). Instead, gestures that accompany speech are a second channel of information. Subjects watch a film in which a cat runs but are told to lie and say it jumped. They do so in words — while their hands make a running motion. Practical advice is also included in the book. Teachers are encouraged both to use gestures themselves and to observe those their students make. Therapists (治疗师) can be trained to look out for gestures hinting that patients are thinking something they are not yet ready to say. Children with language delays caused by brain injuries at or around birth, but who nonetheless gesture as much as their peers, are likely to catch up orally by the age of about 30 months. Those who gesture less are more likely to need intensive early intervention. Children with Down’s syndrome may express themselves better when taught to use a mix of gesture and speech rather than speech alone. No one who reads this book could ever again think that gesturing shows only a lack of control. It is about thinking and communication, and is an effective aid to both. 1.Why is the old joke about Italians mentioned in the passage? A. To introduce the topic of gestures’ roles in thinking and communication. B. To explain why the hands are so important for Italians in self-expression. C. To show the author’s enthusiasm for old jokes about national stereotypes. D. To confirm that Italians are more talkative and emotional than other people. 2.Which of the following statements best describes the “gestures” discussed in the book? A. They are as concrete as mime and can stand alone to express ideas. B. They are similar to mime and mainly used to show silent emotions. C. They are like a thumbs-up bearing the same meaning across all cultures. D. They are abstract, tied to speech, and different from fixed cultural signs. 3.In what ways can gestures be applied to practice according to the passage? A. Instructing caregivers to replace speech with gestures for children with language delays. B. Guiding educators to adjust their gestures in teaching based on students’ gestural signals. C. Enabling therapists to master techniques in interpreting patients’ unspoken thoughts via gestures. D. Advising individuals to increase gesturing frequency to enhance emotional expression in speech. 4.The underlined word “intervention” (Line 6, Paragraph 5) is closest in meaning to____________. A. strict rules made to correct bad behavior B. daily care given to support children’s growth C. simple advice offered to guide language learning D. professional help provided to improve a condition Passage 3 （25-26高一上·上海第四中学·期中）English is a fun language, and even though it’s considered an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, with 750,000 words and spelling that can throw off even the most skilled learner, learning English fast can seem impossible. Take the following tips on how to learn English faster as your starting point and you’ll master this wonderful language in no time! TIP 1 ______ Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your social media feed: if it’s in English, read it. Why? Well, this content will be full of juicy new vocabulary, as well as a fair amount you already know. This helps you improve quickly, as repeated exposure to learned vocabulary gives you new examples in context, therefore reinforcing those words in your mind. On the other hand, learning new words and expressions is essential to building your vocabulary, particularly in a language like English with so many words! TIP 2 ACTIVELY TAKE NOTE OF NEW VOCABULARY This tip is a classic one for good reason. It works! When learning, we often enjoy a new word or phrase so much that forgetting it seems impossible. But trust us, not everything sticks the first time. To fight this, get into the habit of carrying around a notebook. Whenever you hear or read a new word or expression, write it down in context: that is, in a sentence and with its meaning noted. This saves you time as you won’t return to that word and ask yourself: “What did that word/expression mean again?” TIP 3 TALK WITH REAL LIVE HUMANS What is a language for if not to communicate? It’s true that speaking a language helps it stick in your head far better than only reading or writing it. Just think of how many times you’ve heard people say that they “understand, but can’t speak English” A lot of would-be English speakers have turned talking into a huge obstacle that only serves to psyche them out. Don’t be like that. Seek out native speakers for an informal language exchange, enroll in a course, or take classes online. TIP 4 SUBSCRIBE TO PODCASTS (IN ENGLISH) Like humor? Politics? Blogging? Cooking? With topics covering every interest possible, there are English-speaking podcasts out there for you. Subscribe to a few and listen or watch while going to school or work. At first, you might find the native accents difficult, but stick with it and you’ll soon start to understand what you hear (as well as learning lots of new vocabulary from a native speaker!) 1.Which of the following is the best heading for TIP 1? A. START WITH READING WHAT YOU REALLY NEED B. USE CONTEXTUAL CLUES TO BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY C. READ ALL THE PRINTED MATERIALS YOU CAN BUY D. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON 2.The phrase “psyche them out” is closest in meaning to ______ A. make them discouraged B. slow down their progress C. relieve their stress D. affect their fluency 3.Which of the following strategies is NOT suggested by the author? A. Learning words through repeated exposure in different contexts. B. Using technology to instantly translate any unknown word. C. Building vocabulary by reading things you enjoy. D. Overcoming the fear of speaking by practicing with natives. Passage 4 Q: How can we train our brain like a muscle? A: The human brain isn’t actually a muscle, as a lot of people think, but nevertheless, we still need to give it exercise to keep it healthy. While you can go to the gym to work out the muscles in your body, the equivalent for the brain is training and stimulating something called brain plasticity. Verywellmind.com says that plasticity refers to the brain’s adaptability or ability to change. And it's definitely worth working to improve it too, as it can give cognitive performance a real boost. Q: Are you saying improving brain plasticity makes you smarter? A: Essentially, when we learn something new, the brain forges new connections between its neurons. With repeated practice, those connections grow stronger and faster, making our brain more efficient and boosting our performance. But still, it’s not quite as simple as saying that it will make you smarter. Even with real dedication, you won’t suddenly become the next Einstein. It’s really more about enhancing cognitive abilities like memory, language skills, or emotional intelligence. Q: What kind of exercises can I do to improve those then? A: Well, a study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience in 2023 suggested that learning a new language can lead to positive changes in the brain. That’s because it increases the density of grey matter in certain regions, which in turn improves performance in tasks like problem solving and decision making. In the same way, learning music has been linked to better verbal memory, pronunciation skills in a new language, reading ability, and executive functions. If diving into languages or music isn’t your thing, research has shown that regular sudoku puzzles(数独) can also sharpen cognitive functions, especially for people aged between 50 and 93. Of course, maintaining an active lifestyle is key to keeping your brain in top shape, too. Q: Diets play a crucial role in brain health. ________? Well, regular listeners may remember that we talked about how certain foods can improve brain performance in a previous episode of Do You Really Know? Experts say that diet plays a crucial role in brain health. Certain foods help protect against age-related cognitive decline. These include seafood, certain dairy products, and fruit, which are rich in nutrients like zinc, selenium and magnesium, or potassium and copper. And you need to keep your sugar consumption under control too. Excessive sugar can lead to brain inflammation in the long run, making you more easily irritated due to reactive hypoglycemia(低血糖症). In short, steer clear of non-nutritious foods that leave your brain feeling foggy and low on energy. There you have it. 1.According to the article, what benefit does learning a new language offer? A. Enhancing your emotional management. B. Increasing your grey matter density. C. Making you the next Einstein overnight. D. Keeping an active lifestyle. 2.Which of the following might be the best to fill in ________? A. How so? B. So What? C. What’s the point? D. What’s nutritionists’ opinion? 3.Tom, a 65-year-old retired teacher, intends to maintain and enhance his cognitive abilities, which of the following options is not consistent with the passage’s recommendations for him? A. Learning Latin and practicing Sudoku regularly. B. Enrolling in a cello course in the Senior Community. C. Consuming more seafood than red meat every day. D. Engaging in low-intensity Taiji exercise 3 times a week. Passage 5 （25-26高一上·上海同济大学第一附属中学·期中）John Lewis discount codes: Everything you need to know to save John Lewis has been a respected high street name for over 150 years, and the excellent online experience of johnlewis.com has made it one of the UK’s most-visited shopping websites. You’ll find your unrivalled choice with thousands of products and famous brands across fashion, home and electrical, and their Never Knowingly Undersold price promise means market-leading price and quality, including extended guarantees (质保期). Getting money off your online purchase from John Lewis is possible and easier than ever with these John Lewis discount (折扣) codes for February. You can pick up a discount for many products, such as… ◆£100 off a new television ◆20% off womenswear lines ◆10% off stationery What types of John Lewis promotional codes can I expect to find? There are a few different types of discount codes John Lewis typically makes available. The most common types are trade-in codes for white goods and electronics. For these types of John Lewis promotional codes, you can trade in your old appliance in order to get a discount on a new purchase. To apply this discount code, tick the free disposal option during checkout. By donating your old appliance back to John Lewis, you can apply a discount code to save on your next order-it’s that simple! How to apply a John Lewis discount code? Simply copy the code you wish to exchange from above, and then add the items you would like to order to your online basket at Johnlewis.com. On the final page of the checkout screen you will see the following box where you can enter your John Lewis promotional code: Add a promotional code Enter promotional code Paste the John Lewis code you copied from this overview in the box, and then click Apply to instantly see how much you’ve saved! 1.What does the word “unrivalled” (paragraph 1) most probably mean? A. luxurious B. unique C. unavoidable D. original 2.If you buy one television (£638) and two womenswear lines (£128 each) in February, how much will you pay after using the John Lewis discount codes? A. £666 B. £640.4. C. £742.8. D. £894. 3.What is the right process if you want to apply a John Lewis discount code? A. copy the code-tick the free disposal option-add the item-apply a discount code B. trade in your old appliance-tick the free disposal option-apply a discount code C. click Apply-copy the code-add the items-paste the code D. copy the code-add the items-paste the code-click Apply 主题语境04 人与自然-自然生态 （25-26高一上·上海领科双语学校·期中）Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. Duration: 3 hours This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear! Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour Duration: 3 hours (4 miles) Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water. Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C. Duration: 3 hours Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour Duration: 3 hours (7miles) Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights. 1.Which tour do you need to book in advance? A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour. C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington. D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour. 2.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour? A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park. C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories. 3.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide? A. City maps. B. Cameras. C. Meals. D. Safety lights. 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （25-26高一上·上海黄浦区比乐中学·期中）In university I had a part-time job at a shop that sold doughnuts and coffee. Situated on a block where several buses stopped, it served the people who had a few minutes to wait for their bus. Every afternoon around four o'clock, a group of schoolchildren would burst into the shop, and business would come to a stop. Adults would glance in, see the crowd and pass on. But I didn’t mind if the children waited for their bus inside. Sometimes I would hand out a bus fare when a ticket went missing — always repaid the next day. On snowy days I would give away some doughnuts. I would lock the door at closing time, and we waited in the warm shop until their bus finally arrived. I enjoyed my young friends, but it never occurred to me that I played an important role in their lives — until one afternoon when a man came and asked if I was the girl working on weekdays around four o'clock. He identified himself as the father of two of my favorites. “I want you to know I appreciate what you do for my children. I worry about them taking two buses to get home. It means a lot that they can wait here and you keep an eye on them. When they are with the doughnut lady, I know they are safe.” I told him it wasn’t a big deal, and that I enjoyed the kids. So I was the Doughnut Lady. I not only received a title, but became a landmark. Now I think about all the people who keep an eye on my own children. They become, well, Doughnut Ladies. Like the men at the skating rink (滑冰场) who let my boys ring home; Or the bus driver who drove my daughter to her stop at the end of the route at night but wouldn’t leave until I arrived to pick her up; Or that nice police officer who took pity on my boys walking home in the rain when I was at work — even though the phone rang all the next day with calls from curious neighbors. “Was that a police car I saw at your house last night?” That wasn’t a police car. That was a Doughnut Lady. 1.According to the passage, the author sometimes _______. A. called the children’s parents to pick them up B. provided schoolchildren with warm shelters C. did business with the children’s help D. sold bus tickets to the children 2.By saying “... it wasn’t a big deal,” (in paragraph 4) the author meant that _______. A. she hadn’t found it hard to get along with the children B. she hadn’t made a lot of money from the children C. she hadn’t spent plenty of time with the children D. she hadn’t done anything very significant 3.According to the author, those who _______ are Doughnut Ladies. A. are always ready to help others B. provide free doughnuts for the poor C. work in the doughnut store for a while D. are curious about the happenings around 4.The passage suggests that _______. A. taking responsibility is a virtue B. devotion co-exists with reward C. running a business requires skills D. acts of kindness are never too small 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·上海大学附属嘉定高级中学·期中）If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all. Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers and non-joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries(动脉). Over time, this can cause serious injuries. Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said, “If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.” The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi, yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than “iron man” events, triathlons and long-distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study， “You don't actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldn't actually do too much.” 1.The underlined word “strenuous” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “________”． A. hard B. regular C. practical D. little 2.The author presents some figures in Paragraph 2 to ________. A. suggest giving up jogging B. show risks of doing sports C. provide supportive evidence D. introduce the research process 3.According to the scientists, why is too much exercise harmful? A. It may injure the heart and arteries. B. It can make the body tired out. C. It will bring much pressure. D. It consumes too much energy. 4.What can be inferred from the text? A. Jogging is the best exercise. B. More exercise means a healthier life. C. Marathons runners are least likely to die. D. Proper exercise contributes to good health. 主题语境03 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·上海黄浦区比乐中学·期中）A Guide to the University Food The TWU Cafeteria is open 7a.m.to 8p.m..It serves snacks,drinks,ice cream bars and meals.You can pay with cash or your ID cards.You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk.Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria,you can use the tables to eat your lunch,to have meetings and to study. If you are on campus in the evening or late at night,you can buy snacks,fast food,and drinks in the Lower Cafe located in the bottom level of the Douglas Centre.This area is often used for entertainment such s concerts,games or TV watching. Relaxation The Globe,located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall,is available for relaxing,studying, cooking,and eating.Monthly activities are held here for all international students.Hours are 10 a.m.to 10 p.m.,closed on Sundays. Health Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall,the Wellness Centre is committed to(致力于）physical,emotional and social health.A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice.The cost of this is included in your medical insurance.Hours are Monday to Friday,9:00 a.m.to noon and 1:00 to 4:50 p.m.. Academic Support All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall.Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work,grammar,vocabulary,and other academic skills.This service is free. 1.What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria? A. Do homework and watch TV. B. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts. C. Have meals and meet with friends. D. Add money to your ID and play chess. 2.Where and when can you cook your own food? A. The Globe,Friday. B. The Lower Cafe,Sunday. C. The TWU Cafeteria,Friday. D. The McMillan Hall,Sunday. 3.The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre______. A. is open six days a week B. offers services free of charge C. trains students in medical care D. gives advice on mental health Passage 2 Dear Abby, My third grader hates reading and we’d all been looking forward to a rest this summer. But we just-received his teacher’s summer-reading assignment, which requires him to read six books and write three book reports. Do I really need to force him to do this work over the summer? Won’t it only make him hate reading all the more? Kristal Dear Kristal, You’re right that your son needs a break this summer, but taking a break doesn’t mean ignoring academic skills altogether. Summer reading is of great importance to reduce the gap between students who struggle and those who succeed. It will help him to retain the skills that he had gained during the school year. It would be great if you can make reading more enjoyable, and more routine, for him. Here are some tips that may help. Help him find books that he’s more likely to take pleasure in. If the school assigned a summer-reading list, look over it with your son to see which ones may most interest him, and let him choose a couple of books. Help your son plan how to get through the books he has chosen by establishing a routine. He should choose for himself a particular time of day during which he’ll do his reading. What’s important is consistency: Reading will become more of a habit and less of a battle if he has a regular time when he expects to be doing it. Remember: frequency is the key. Fifteen to twenty minutes of daily reading is better than, say, two hours every Sunday. He might write down a sentence-long summary and a reaction every day or two after completing his reading so that writing a book report will be easier once he has finished reading a book. Your goal is to make reading part of his life in such a way that it won’t require a daily battle. By giving him agency and helping him to create a routine, you’ll make this summer more relaxing for the both of you. Yours Abby 1.Abby is most probably ________. A. a third grader B. a parent C. an editor D. a school teacher 2.Kristal wrote the letter because she didn’t know ________. A. how to help her son write book reports B. how to motivate her son to study harder C. how to help her son have a fulfilling summer vacation D. whether she should force her son to read at the risk of making him hate the activity all the more 3.The underlined word “retain” is closest in meaning to “________”. A. control B. forget C. select D. preserve 4.In Abby’s opinion, what should Kristal do to change her son’s attitude towards reading? ① Help him find books that interest him. ②Help him write down a complete summary every day. ③Help him establish a reading routine and develop good reading habits. ④Help him finish the reading reports to boost his confidence in reading. A. ①② B. ①③ C. ②③ D. ②④ / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $函学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 专题02阅读理解（应用文） 基础必练 主题语境01人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 【答案】1.B2.C3.A Passage 2 【答案】1.A2.D3.C Passage 3 【答案】1.B2.A3.D 主题语境02人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 【答案】1.B2.D3.D 主题语境03人与自我-做人与做事 【答案】1.B2.C3.A4.C 主题语境04人与自我-生活与学习 【答案】1.C2.B3.D 进阶提升 主题语境01人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 Passage 1 【答案】1.B2.A3.B Passage 2 1/3 可学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 【答案】1.C2.A3.D Passage 3 【答案】1.D2.A3.C 主题语境02人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 【答案】1.D2.B3.C4.A 主题语境03人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1.B2.D3.D Passage 2 【答案】1.A2.D3.C4.D Passage 3 【答案】1.D2.A3.B Passage 4 【答案】1.B2.A3.C Passage 5 【答案】1.B2.C3.D 主题语境04人与自然-自然生态 【答案】1.A2.D3.D 拓展培优) 主题语境01人与社会-历史、社会与文化 【答案】1.B2.D3.A4.D 主题语境02人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 【答案】1.A2.C3.A4.D 213 函学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 主题语境03人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1.C2.A3.D Passage 2 【答案】1.C2.D3.D4.B 3/3 专题02 阅读理解（应用文） 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·上海师范大学附属嘉定高级中学·期中）Kompong Phhluk Private Tour Depart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is well-known for its stilted-house (吊脚楼) villages and flooded forest. Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce. After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life. Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species. Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap. Tour Details ·Departs 8.30am ·Returns around 2pm ·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation (卫生设备), lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration. ·No passes required Rates ·These rates are based on an English speaking guide. ·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch. ·Children 11 years and under are 50%. ·Children 4 years and below are free. ·If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate. Number of People Price Per Person 1 Person $65 2 People $45 3 People $40 4 People $35 5 People $32 What to Wear ·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing. ·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. General Information ·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment. ·Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this leads to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy. ·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities (设施) are very basic. 1.Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ________. A. local vegetables and different fish species B. stilted-house villages and flooded forest C. Rolous Market and island pagoda D. water-bird habitat and fish farms 2.A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ________. A. $40 B. $80 C. $90 D. $120 3.We can conclude from the passage that ________. A. the living standard in the village is quite low B. the tourist facilities along the way are quite good C. revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weather D. giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. A 【解析】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了旅游地Kompong Phhluk的特色、景点、费用以及注意事项。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。由第一段“Depart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is well-known for its stilted-house (吊脚楼) villages and flooded forest.”可知，离开城市前往一个名为Kompong Phhluk的未受破坏的漂浮社区，它以吊脚楼村和被淹没的森林而出名。故B选项正确。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。由“Children 4 years and below are free及2 People $45”可知，父母领着三岁的男孩的花费只有父母的45*2=$90，三岁男孩免费，因此一共花费$90。故C选项正确。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。由“We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation (卫生设备), lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.”以及“This is a poor rural village”可知，由于卫生条件差、缺乏卫生标准和冷藏设备，我们无法提供当地的食物。这是一个很贫穷的村庄。所以通过关键词“poor sanitation (卫生设备), lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration”。故判断出从这篇文章我们可以得出结论，村里的生活水平相当低。故A选项正确。 【点睛】抓住特定信息进行逆向或者正向推理。做此类试题要善于抓住某一段话中的关键信息，即某些关键词或短语去分析、推理、判断，利用逆向思维或正面推理，从而推断出这句话所隐含的深层含义。 由“We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation (卫生设备), lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.”以及“This is a poor rural village”可知，由于卫生条件差、缺乏卫生标准和冷藏设备，我们无法提供当地的食物。这是一个很贫穷的村庄。所以通过关键词“poor sanitation (卫生设备), lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration”。故判断出从这篇文章我们可以得出结论，村里的生活水平相当低。故小题3的正确选项为A选项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·上海外国语大学附属大境中学·期中）Teen Summer Camps Abroad Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups Celebrating 26 years of community-service-based adventure travel programs for high school Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Global Action and Adventure travel opportunities. Location: Worldwide Dates:1-4week programs: June through August Cost: $1,950 per week (10%off book before May 10th) Tel: 403-545-2202 ARCC Programs: Meaningful Service. Real Connections. True Adventure. ARCC provides international adventure programs in 20 countries and 4 western states. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people. Dates:2-5week programs: June through August Cost: 2,200 per week Tel: To get more information or request a catalog, call our headquarters at 415-332-5075. French Summer Camp in the French Alps High-quality Teenage French Summer program in Morzine in the French Alps, just an hour’s drive from Geneva. Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment. Dates: July 8th-August 19th Cost: $2,412 for 2 weeks Tel.:450-790-0838 Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence, Italy Spend this summer learning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy. Dates:2-5week programs: June 1st-August 30th Costs: 6,295(3 weeks)/$7,095(4 weeks) Tel.:888-462-2239 1.What most probably makes ARCC Programs special? A. Its leading role in the industry. B. Its perfect location in the country. C. Its international reputation. D. Its cost compared with other programs. 2.What do we know about French Summer Camp in the French Alps? A. It lasts the whole summer. B. It provides different week options. C. It offers chances to learn the history of Geneva. D. It helps participants learn French and have fun. 3.If you are going to learn more about Italy which one are you going to choose? A. Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups B. ARCC Programs C. Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence D. French Summer Camp in the French Alps 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一些国外青少年夏令营的相关信息。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据ARCC Programs部分“With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people.(拥有30多年的经验，ARCC一直是年轻人冒险旅行和青少年暑期项目的带头人)”可知，ARCC项目的特殊之处在于其在行业中的领先地位。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据French Summer Camp in the French Alps部分“Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment.(在一个有趣、安全的山村环境中，将语言学习与丰富的文化和户外活动相结合)”以及常识可知，法国阿尔卑斯山的法国夏令营项目可以帮助参与者学习语言（法语），并玩得开心。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence部分“Spend this summer learning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence. Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy.(在美丽的历史名城佛罗伦萨度过这个夏天，学习意大利艺术史、语言、美食、电影和时尚。享受美味的正宗意大利面，并每周去探索意大利)”可知，如果你想更多地了解意大利，你会选择Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence。故选C项。 Passage 3 （25-26高一上·上海复旦大学附属中学·期中）Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore the life’s work of the greatest English-language playwright to have ever lived. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about Shakespeare and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him. · Group Visits to the Exhibition & Tour Opening Hours Theatre Tours: Monday to Sunday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Exhibition: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own tour guide. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email. · Exhibition and Tour Prices Adult: £15.00 Senior (60+): £13.50 Student (with valid ID): £11.50 Children (5-15): £8.00 Complimentary: every 16th person free · Getting here Shakespeare’s Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK We currently have enhanced security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time. Do not bring any large bags. By car and taxi Where possible, visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge. Black cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the main foyer (大厅) on New Globe Walk. · Where to eat Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors. Swan Restaurant Monday-Friday: 12 noon-2:30 pm & 6:00 pm-10:30 pm Saturday: 12 noon-3:30 pm & 6:00 pm-10:30 pm Sunday: 12 noon-9:00 pm * Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time. 1.When can you pay a visit to the exhibition? A. 8:35 am on Monday. B. 2:35 pm on Friday. C. 5:35 pm on Saturday. D. 4:35 pm on Sunday. 2.Which of the following applies to visitors? A. Taxi services are accessible near Southwark Bridge. B. They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge. C. They are required to deposit their bags before entering. D. It’s more convenient to drive there than to go by public transport. 3.The passage is meant to ________. A. encourage readers to travel around London B. help inspire readers’ enthusiasm for Shakespeare’s works C. alert readers to the history of a unique international resource D. inform readers about Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了莎士比亚环球展览与参观活动的相关信息。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文中“Exhibition: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm(展览：星期一至六上午九时至下午五时)”可知，周五下午2:35可以参观展览会。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据By car and taxi部分“Black cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge.(在Southwark桥上全年都可以看到黑色出租车。)”可知，在Southwark桥附近可搭乘出租车。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore the life’s work of the greatest English-language playwright to have ever lived.(莎士比亚环球展览和参观是一个独特的国际资源，可以探索这位有史以来最伟大的英语剧作家的一生。)”和黑体的内容“Group Visits to the Exhibition & Tour Opening Hours(团体参观展览及参观开放时间)”，“Exhibition and Tour Prices(展览和旅游价格)”，“Getting here(到达这里)”和“Where to eat(在哪里吃饭)”可知，本文主要介绍了莎士比亚环球展览与参观活动的相关信息，因此目的是向读者介绍莎士比亚环球展览与参观活动。故选D。 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·上海曹杨第二中学·期中）Good Times Await You at the Supertree Grove Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The large canopies (树冠) provide shade in the day and come alive with displays of light and sound at night. Stand among these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline. ADMISSION Admission to the Supertree Grove is free. Please note that charges apply for the OCBC Skyway: Adult: $8 Senior (60 years old): $8 Child (3 to 12 years old): $5 Tickets can be bought at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars and include GST (消费税). OPERATING HOURS ◆Supertree Grove: 5 a.m to 2 a.m. daily ◆OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m. Peak hours for the OCBC Skyway are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Longer wait times may be expected. IMPORTANT NOTE From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m. There are also two admission (入场) timings to the OCBC Skyway: + 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 2 p.m.) + 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m.) For more information on Christmas Wonderland, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com. 1.If Cindy and her friends plan to visit the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway on Christmas Day, they _________. A. can walk along the OCBC Skyway at any hour B. are advised to have Christmas Wonderland tickets C. can enjoy the scenery of the Gardens for free before 9 p.m. D. will not be able to access the OCBC Skyway after 3 p.m. 2.A couple wants to take their five-year-old son to the OCBC Skyway on New Year’s Day. How much will it cost them? A. 16 Singapore dollars. B. 24 Singapore dollars. C. 15 Singapore dollars. D. 21 Singapore dollars. 3.Which of the following statements is true? A. The OCBC Skyway offers a perfect view of the whole city. B. Visitors can buy tickets at 10 p.m. if they want to visit the OCBC Skyway. C. On Christmas day, Christmas Wonderland tickets are free of charge. D. Tickets for the OCBC Skyway can only be bought off-line. 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇应用文。介绍了新加坡滨海湾花园超级树Grove的相关信息，包括其景观特色、门票价格、开放时间及重要注意事项等。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据IMPORTANT NOTE部分“From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. (从11月30日到12月26日，游客需要持有圣诞仙境门票，才能在下午4点到11点进入超级树林和华侨银行空中步道)”可知，Christmas Day属于该时间段，所以Cindy和她的朋友需要有Christmas Wonderland门票。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据ADMISSION部分“Adult: 5 (成人：8美元；3至12岁的儿童：5美元)”可知，一对夫妻(两个成人)和一个五岁孩子，总费用是8×2+5=21美元。故选D。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段“Stand among these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline. (站在这些标志性的巨人中间，或沿着22米高的华侨银行空中步道漫步，欣赏花园和滨海湾天际线的景色)”可知，A选项中“whole city”表述错误。根据OPERATING HOURS部分“Last ticket sale and admission 8 p.m. (截止售票及入场时间：晚上8点)”以及IMPORTANT NOTE部分“4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m. (下午4点至10点，截止售票及入场时间为晚上9点)”可知，晚上十点无法购票，B选项错误。根据IMPORTANT NOTE部分“From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. (从11月30日到12月26日，游客需要持有圣诞仙境门票，才能在下午4点到11点进入超级树林和华侨银行空中步道)”可知，圣诞节属于该时间段，需要Christmas Wonderland门票，并非免费，C选项错误。故选D。 主题语境03 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高一上·上海外国语大学附属大境中学·期中）When I was a puppy, I entertained you and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad”, you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you?”—but then you rolled me over for a belly (腹部) rub. I remember those nights of rubbing you in bed and listening to your secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. She, now your wife, is not a “dog person”—still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by the pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time in another room. There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject. I had gone from being “your dog” to “just a dog”. Now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they will be moving to another apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family. People in the animal shelter are attentive to me, but I lost my appetite. At first whenever anyone passed, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you—that this was all a bad dream or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me. 1.How did the dog’s owner treat the puppy when it was at a younger age? A. He entertained the puppy with jokes and gestures. B. He treated the puppy as if it were a family member. C. He disciplined the puppy when it made a mess. D. He kept the puppy at a distance for the chewed shoes. 2.Why was the puppy excluded from the room after the babies were born? A. The puppy was tempted by the babies’ pinkness and sweet smell. B. The puppy poses a serious danger to the health and well-being of babies. C. The couple were concerned that the babies would be in danger. D. The master envied the natural affection between the babies and the puppy. 3.What can we infer from the last 3 paragraphs? A. It was hard for the puppy to accept the fact that it was ignored. B. The master had a mixed feeling for the advancement in career. C. The puppy felt relieved for the master’s establishment of a new family. D. It was urgent for the master to give up the puppy and move to another city. 4.Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A. A Good Heart to Lean on B. New Member of the Family C. The Words of an Abandoned Dog D. Animal Shelter: the Last Home for Puppies 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. A　4. C 【解析】这是一篇记叙文。一只忠诚但被遗弃的狗在讲述自己从小到大和主人在一起的点点滴滴的故事，主人对小狗疼爱有加，工作之余陪着小狗一起进行室内训练，带着小狗一起去公园散步，骑车，吃冰激凌,慢慢地主人的工作越来越忙，小狗见证了主人娶妻生子的整个历程，分享主人的幸福和喜悦．如今，主人要去另外一个城市从事新的工作，他们要搬到一个不允许带宠物的公寓里去，小狗表现了对主人依依不舍的感情。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。由第一段“When I was a puppy, I entertained you and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad”, you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you?”—but then you rolled me over for a belly (腹部) rub”可知，当我还是一只小狗的时候，我的顽皮滑稽每每惹来你发笑，为你带来欢乐。你把我叫做你的孩子，虽然家里许多鞋子和一些靠枕都被我咬得残缺不全，我依然是你最好的朋友。无论什么时候我干了“坏”事，你总会对我摇摇手指说：“你怎么可以这样呢？”不过最后你都会原谅我，把我扑倒然后搓我的肚皮。所以通过小狗的回忆可以看出，小狗的主人在小狗年幼时把小狗当家人一样对待。故B选项正确。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。由第四段“Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time in another room.”可知，小狗的主人夫妇害怕他弄伤婴儿，所以整天把小狗关在另一间房间里。所以是因为这对夫妇担心孩子会有危险。故C选项正确。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。由第三段“There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject. I had gone from being “your dog” to “just a dog”.”可知，曾几何时，人们问起你家里有没有宠物时，你总是毫不迟疑地从包里掏出我的照片，向他们娓娓道出我的轶事。可是，近几年有人问起同一个问题，你却只是冷冷地回答“是”，随即就转向别的话题。我已经从“你的狗儿”变成只是“一条狗”了。所以通过小狗主人态度的对比，我们能从倒数三段中推断出小狗很难接受自己被忽视的事实。故A选项正确。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，一只忠诚但被遗弃的狗在讲述自己从小到大和主人在一起的点点滴滴的故事，主人对小狗疼爱有加，工作之余陪着小狗一起进行室内训练，带着小狗一起去公园散步，骑车，吃冰激凌，慢慢地主人的工作越来越忙，小狗见证了主人娶妻生子的整个历程，分享主人的幸福和喜悦．如今，主人要得另外一个城市从事新的工作，他们要搬到一个不允许带宠物的公寓里去，小狗表现了对主人依依不舍的感情。所以短文都是围绕着“一只被遗弃的狗说的话”而展开的。故短文的最佳标题为“一只被遗弃的狗说的话”。故C选项正确。 【点睛】通过对事物的对比或者比较是解决推理判断题的重要解题方法，通过对事物的对比，能够判断出事物的不同点，差距等，意在突出对方的优点或者缺点，或者判断出作者的态度，或者反映出一定的事实。 由第三段“There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject. I had gone from being “your dog” to “just a dog”.”可知，曾几何时，人们问起你家里有没有宠物时，你总是毫不迟疑地从包里掏出我的照片，向他们娓娓道出我的轶事。可是，近几年有人问起同一个问题，你却只是冷冷地回答“是”，随即就转向别的话题。我已经从“你的狗儿”变成只是“一条狗”了。所以通过小狗主人态度的对比，我们能从倒数三段中推断出小狗很难接受自己被忽视的事实。故小题3的正确选项为A选项。 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高一上·上海建平中学·期中）Book creator With the book creator you can create a book containing wiki pages of your choice. You can export the book in different formats (for example PDF or ODF) or order a printed copy. Click here for more information. Using the book creator After the book creator has been enabled, the box as seen below is shown above each wiki page. Add this page to your book Adds the currently viewed article (page) to your book. Show book Opens a new page which will show a list of all articles (pages) that you added to your book. On that page, you can change the order of the articles in your book and structure them using chapters. Further, you can download the books as a PDF or ODF, or order a printed book. Suggest pages This tool analyzes the current set of pages in your book and suggests articles that might be also relevant to the overall topic of your book. This tool allows to create books quickly. Disable This will disable the Book creator and delete your book (unless you saved it first). Adding pages without visiting them A quick way to add pages is to simply hover on a linked article. If you wait about one second, a small box will pop up with the message. “Add linked wiki page to your book.” Click on this link, and the linked article will be added to your book. Hovering your mouse over links is a convenient way to add pages to your book. Adding whole categories If you are viewing a category page, you can add all the pages in that category at once. The“Add this page to your book” link will have changed into“Add this category to your book”. Click on this new link, and all the articles in that category will be added to your book. Relevant categories may be found at the very bottom of Wikipedia articles. Categories can also be added by hovering category links. 1.According to the article, what is the book creator? A. A person who edits the pages on the wiki encyclopedia. B. A book which is exported in PDF or ODF formats. C. A tool which aids to create a book containing wiki pages. D. A link which allows the addition of wiki pages to a book. 2.If you want to reorganize the articles in your book, which function should you use? A. Suggest pages. B. Show book. C. disable D. Add this page to your book. 3.Where can you most probably find this article? A. In a recreational magazine. B. In a textbook. C. In a science report. D. In a web page. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了Book creator的功能、使用方法，包括添加页面、管理书籍、获取推荐页面等操作指南。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章Using the Book creator部分“After the book creator has been enabled, the box as seen below is shown above each wiki page.(启用Book creator后，每个维基页面上方都会显示如下所示的框。)”可知，在启用Book creator后，下面的框将显示在每个wiki页面的上方，所以它是一个帮助创建包含wiki页面书籍的工具，故选C. (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Show book部分“On that page, you can change the order of the articles in your book and structure them using chapters.(在该页面上，您可以更改书中文章的顺序，并使用章节对其进行结构化。)”可知，在Show book页面上，可以改变书中文章的顺序，并使用章节来组织它们，故选B. (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章开头“Click here for more information.(点击此处获取更多信息)”和Adding whole categories部分“Click on this new link, and all the articles in that category will be added to your book.(单击此新链接，该类别中的所有文章都将添加到您的书中。)”可推知，这篇文章最可能来自一个网页。故选D. 主题语境01 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·上海大学附属嘉定高级中学·期中）Columbus College, 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Kowloon City MEMO To: All staff From: Jakie Mok, Secretary; Sports Development Committee Date: May 20, 2010 A week ago, “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo for your reference when you answer the phones. Sport 1: Basketball We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from KwunTong Sports Park. To cover the cost of hiring a bus, each student will have to pay $10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game. Sports 2: Gym We will be using St. Peter’s Memorial Park. Thee are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6 :00 p.m.. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping, jogging, outdoor aerobics (有氧运动), all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities. Sport 3: Hiking Hiking will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 p.m. and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost $75/hr. Sport 4: Swimming The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i. e. 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.). Only students skillful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is $10 per visit. 1.Which can be inferred from the passage? ________. A. Students taking part in basketball will walk to the courts B. Every student can gain admission to one of the four sports C. Hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees D. Students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water 2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Students selecting basketball had better register early. B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 p.m. C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 p.m. and lasts 2 hours. D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming. 3.The memo aims to ________. A. attract students’ interest in the programme B. help the staff explain the programme to the parents C. require the parents to select a sport for their child D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是篇应用文。哥伦布学院于一周前向家长发送了“Sports for life”的项目计划，要求他们挑选一项希望孩子参加的体育项目。自那以后，不断有家长来电咨询相关信息。本文是学院体育发展委员会写给员工的一份备忘录，详细介绍了其中的四种体育项目，以供员工在接打家长咨询电话时参考。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据Date: May 20, 2010下“A week ago, “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play.”（一周前，“Sports for Life”的项目被发送给父母，要求他们选择一项他们希望孩子参加的运动。）可知，这个项目中，每个学生都可以获准参加一项运动。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Sport 1: Basketball下“We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible.”（我们预计这将是四项运动中最受欢迎的一项，因此，应该建议学生尽快报名）可知，篮球会是最热门的一项，所以选择篮球的学生最好早点报名。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据Date: May 20, 2010下“Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo for your reference when you answer the phones.”（从那以后，我们的工作人员接到了很多家长打来的电话，询问更多的信息。这是一份备忘录，供你接电话时参考。）可知，这份备忘录是为了帮助员工向家长解答相关信息所提供的参考。故选B。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·上海华东师范大学附属周浦中学·期中）What to See in Langkawi Underwater World Langkawi Set along the Pantai Cenang beach town, Underwater World Langkawi houses more than 500 species of sea creatures including harbor seals, rockhopper penguins, seahorses, as well as mandarin ducks. One of the highlights is a 15-metre walkthrough underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks, giant stingrays, and green turtles. Opening Hours: Monday — Friday 09:30 — 18:30, Saturday — Sunday 09:30 — 22:30 Price Range: RM 40 (adults) and RM 30 (children aged 3 to 12 years old) Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise Great for families and animal lovers, Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise houses over 2,500 unique birds from 150 species such as canaries, parakeets, owls, eagles, toucans, hornbills and flamingos. The park is fitted with a walk-in aviary (鸟舍) and a 15-metre-tall man-made waterfall, where some of the birds are free to roam about and interact with visitors. Opening Hours: Daily 08:30 — 18:00 Price Range: RM 28 (adults) and RM 18 (children aged 3 to 12 years old) Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. As the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine interactive zones within this three-story building, including optical illusion, fantasy, classic 9 castles, landscapes, Egyptian and Malaysian zones. Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 — 18:00 Price Range: RM 38 (adults) and RM 28 (children aged 3 to 12 years old) Taman Lagenda Langkawi Located beside the Kuah jetty, Taman Lagenda is a beautifully landscaped folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or hire a carriage to take you around. The open-air garden museum faces the Kuah waterfront and has a total of 17 colourful sculptures showing Langkawi legends including tales of heroic giants, mythical birds, evil ogres and beautiful princesses. Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 — 19:00 Price Range: RM 5 (adults) and RM 2.50 (children aged 3 to 12 years old) 1.In which attraction can visitors get close to animals? A. Taman Lagenda Langkawi. B. Underwater World Langkawi. C. Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise. D. Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum. 2.How much should a couple with a boy aged 10 pay to enter the folk-themed park? A. RM 12.5. B. RM 74. C. RM 110. D. RM 104. 3.Where most probably can we read the information in this passage? A. In an introduction to pet houses. B. In a list of souvenirs. C. In an operation guideline. D. In a tourist handbook. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了马来西亚兰卡威四个主要旅游景点的特色、开放时间和票价信息。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise部分的“The park is fitted with a walk-in aviary (鸟舍) and a 15-metre-tall man-made waterfall, where some of the birds are free to roam about and interact with visitors. (该公园配备了一个步入式鸟舍和一个15米高的人造瀑布，其中一些鸟类可以自由活动并与游客互动。)”可知，游客可以在野生动物园和鸟类天堂与一些鸟类互动，即近距离接触动物。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Taman Lagenda Langkawi部分的“Located beside the Kuah jetty, Taman Lagenda is a beautifully landscaping folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or hire a carriage to take you around. (位于瓜镇码头旁的Taman Lagenda是一个风景优美的民间主题公园，你可以步行探索，也可以租一辆马车带你游览。)”和“Price Range: RM 5 (adults) and RM 2.50 (children aged 3 to 12 years old) (价格范围：成人5令吉，3至12岁儿童2.50令吉)”可知，一对夫妇带一个10岁男孩进入民俗主题公园需要支付12.5(=2×5+2.50)令吉。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章提供了马来西亚兰卡威四个景点的特色、开放时间和价格等实用旅游信息，因此我们最可能在一本旅游手册上读到这些信息。故选D项。 Passage 3 Universal Quartet at HFZ Featuring Jessica Maurer (vocal) and Kentin (saxophone) from France, plus Tinho Pereira (guitar) and Leonardo Susi (percussion) from Brazil, this quartet is a harmonious mixing of three cities (Paris, Sao-Paulo, and Shanghai). Check them out every Wednesday at the Lounge of Hong Fang Zi. Dates: Every Wednesday 8 pm Ticket: 40 yuan for adults and half price for kids Music: Live band Venue: HFZ Address: 6/F HFZ, 35 Shanxi Rd. S. Tel: 021-62553338 More info: www.hfz.sh.cn.info@ hfz.sh.cn Latino Heat All original Latin music on Sundays at Zapata’s with free Salsa courses presented by teachers from countries all over the world. Salsa is loved by Latinos with a taste for the spicy, incorporating Latino music since 1933. It is a combination of Latino Dance which includes: Mambo, Rumba and Cha-Cha. The good part about Salsa is that it’s easy to learn and its fun. Let Latin passions make Shanghai’s colorful night life hotter. Date: Every Sunday, 8:30 pm — 9:30 pm Tickets: 40 yuan includes 1 hour free lesson + 1 standard alcoholic drink, or 2 soft drinks Venue: Zapata’s Address: 5 Hengshan Rd Tel: 021-64746166 More info: http://zapatas-shanghai.com Piano Recital As one of the most outstanding young pianists in Russia, Dmitri Gordin studied with many Russian masters such as Vladimir Krainev. He graduated from Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory where he built solid academic foundation for his future career. Gordin plays various styles, including Schubert, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt and Shostakovich. Date: December 28, Friday, 7:45 pm Tickets: 60 — 300 yuan Tel: 021-68541234 Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center Address: 425 Dingxiang Rd., Pudong Apenino Live The Spanish ballad singer has won fans all over the world with his simple, clean and transparent music. Electronic sound plus tetra chord, San Diego writes, composes and sings all by himself, creating unique Spanish-style folk music. Date: December 29, Saturday, 7:45 pm Tickets: 50 yuan, 80 yuan Tel: 021-68541234 Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center Address: 425 Dingxiang Rd., Pudong 1.The Quartet at HFZ is a combination of the following cities EXCEPT ________. A. Shanghai B. Sao-Paulo C. Paris D. San-Francisco 2.Which of the following is NOT true? A. Drinks are offered free of charge at Zapata’s. B. Dmitri Gordin was influenced by many Russian masters. C. San Diego is a Spanish folk singer creating characteristic Spanish folk music. D. One can get himself exposed to traditional Latino music at Zapata’s. 3.If the Smiths want to take their daughter Jenny who is 9 years old to Universal Quartet, how much do they have to pay all together? A. 40 yuan. B. 80 yuan. C. 100 yuan. D. 60 yuan. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了上海的四项艺术活动：四重奏演出、拉丁舞教学、钢琴独奏会和西班牙民谣歌手演出。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Universal Quartet at HFZ部分的“this quartet is a harmonious mixing of three cities (Paris, Sao-Paulo, and Shanghai) (这个四重奏组合是三个城市（巴黎、圣保罗和上海）的和谐融合)”可知，这一四重奏组合是巴黎、圣保罗和上海的组合，除了旧金山。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Latino Heat部分的“Tickets: 40 yuan includes 1 hour free lesson + 1 standard alcoholic drink, or 2 soft drinks (门票：40元包括1小时免费课程+1杯标准酒精饮料，或2杯软饮料)”可知，在萨帕特餐厅饮料并非免费提供。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Universal Quartet at HFZ部分的“Ticket: 40 yuan for adults and half price for kids (门票：成人40元，儿童半价)”可知，如果史密斯夫妇想带他们9岁的女儿珍妮去环球四重奏，他们一共要付100元(=40×2+40÷2)。故选C项。 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高一上·上海洋泾中学·期中）Suppose you become a leader in an organization. It’s very likely that you’ll want to have volunteers to help with the organization’s activities. To do so, it should help to understand why people undertake volunteer work and what keeps their interest in the work. Let’s begin with the question of why people volunteer. Researchers have identified several factors that motivate people to get involved. For example, people volunteer to express personal values related to unselfishness, to expand their range of experiences, and to strengthen social relationships. If volunteer positions do not meet these needs, people may not wish to participate. To select volunteers, you may need to understand the motivations of the people you wish to attract. People also volunteer because they are required to do so. To increase levels of community service, some schools have launched compulsory volunteer programs. Unfortunately, these programs can shift people’s wish of participation from an internal factor (e.g. “I volunteer because it’s important to me”) to an external factor (e.g. “I volunteer because I’m required to do so”). When that happens, people become less likely to volunteer in the future. People must be sensitive to this possibility when they make volunteer activities a must. Once people begin to volunteer, what leads them to remain in their positions over time? To answer this question, researchers have conducted follow-up studies in which they track volunteers over time. For instance, one study followed 238 volunteers in Florida over a year. One of the most important factors that influenced their satisfaction as volunteers was the amount of suffering they experienced in their volunteer positions. Although this result may not surprise you, it leads to important practical advice. The researchers note that attention should be given to “training methods that would prepare volunteers for troublesome situations or provide them with strategies for coping with the problem they do experience”. Another study of 302 volunteers at hospitals in Chicago focused on individual differences in the degree to which people view “volunteer” as an important social role. It was assumed that those people for whom the role of volunteer was most part of their personal identity would also be most likely to continue volunteer work. Participants indicated the degree to which the social role mattered by responding to statements such as “Volunteering in Hospital is an important part of who I am.” Consistent with the researchers’ expectations, they found a positive correlation(正相关) between the strength of role identity and the length of time people continued to volunteer. These results, once again, lead to concrete advice: “Once an individual begins volunteering, continued efforts might focus on developing a volunteer role identity....Items like T-shirts that allow volunteers to be recognized publicly for their contributions can help strengthen role identity”. 1.People volunteer mainly out of __________. A. academic requirements B. social expectations C. financial rewards D. internal needs 2.What can we learn from the Florida study? A. Follow-up studies should last for one year. B. Volunteers should get mentally prepared. C. Strategy training is a must in research. D. Volunteers are provided with concrete advice. 3.What is most likely to motivate volunteers to continue their work? A. Individual differences in role identity. B. Publicly identifiable volunteer T-shirts. C. Role identity as a volunteer. D. Practical advice from researchers. 4.What is the best title of the passage? A. How to Get People to Volunteer B. How to Study Volunteer Behaviors C. How to Keep Volunteers’ Interest D. How to Organize Volunteer Activities 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. C　4. A 【解析】试题分析：本文讲述了志愿者为什么自发去服务社会，并通过3个实验研究志愿者的意图。 (1)题解析： D细节理解题。结合第二段第三句是“…people volunteer to express personal values related to unselfishness，to expand their range of experiences，and to strengthen social relationships．”可知，人们做志愿工作主要是出于表达无私的个人价值观、拓展自身的经验、加强社会关系等内在需求。故正确答案为D。 (2)题解析： B 推理判断题。结合第四段最后一句“The researchers note that attention should be given to ‘training methods that would prepare volunteers for troublesome situations or provide them with strategies for coping with the problem they do experience．’”可知，这一研究告诉人们要注意让志愿者为棘手情况作准备，要给他们提供应对问题的策略，即让志愿者有精神准备去应对棘手情况和问题等。故正确答案为B。 (3)题解析： C 细节理解题。结合最后一段第二句“It was assumed that those people for whom the role of volunteer was most part of their personal identity would also be most likely to continue volunteer work．”可知，激励志愿者不断参与志愿者工作的是作为一名志愿者的角色认同。故正确答案为C。 (4)题解析： A 主旨大意题。结合文章第一段“Suppose you become a leader in an organization．It’s very likely that you’ll want to have volunteers to help with the organization’s activities．To do so，it should help to understand why people undertake volunteer work and what keeps their interest in the work．”可知，文章是为想找志愿者的组织领导者提供意见，并从两个方面展开，说明想让人们去做志愿者首先要了解人们做志愿者的动机，还要知道人们是依靠什么维持对志愿工作的兴趣。由此可知，本文通篇围绕着如何让人们去做志愿者这一话题。故正确答案为A。 【名师点拨】 抓主线，概括中心 要注意不是所有的段落都有主题句，有时主题句暗含在句中。阅读这样的文章，就需要自己根据文章的细节来分析，概括出段落的主题，从而推导出文章的主旨。分析的方法是：先弄清该段落主要讲了哪几方面的内容，这些内容在逻辑上有什么联系，然后加以归纳形成主题。比如第31小题A主旨大意题。结合文章第一段“Suppose you become a leader in an organization．It’s very likely that you’ll want to have volunteers to help with the organization’s activities．To do so，it should help to understand why people undertake volunteer work and what keeps their interest in the work．”可知，文章是为想找志愿者的组织领导者提供意见，并从两个方面展开，说明想让人们去做志愿者首先要了解人们做志愿者的动机，还要知道人们是依靠什么维持对志愿工作的兴趣。由此可知，本文通篇围绕着如何让人们去做志愿者这一话题。故正确答案为A。 考点：考查议论文阅读 主题语境03 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·上海华东政法大学附属松江高级中学·期中）Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need. Global English Centre ·General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ·3-month (700 yuan),6-month (1200 yuan) and one-year(2,000 yuan) courses. ·Choice of morning or evening classes,3 hours per day, Mon-Fri. ·Experienced college English teachers. ·Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel: 67605272   Add:105 Sunrise Road,100082 Modern Language School ·Special courses in English for business, travelling, banking, hotel management and office skills. ·Small classes(12-16 students) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00-5:00 pm ·Native English teachers from Canada and USA. ·Language lab and computers supplied. ·3-month course:1,050 yuan;6-month course:1850 yuan. Write or phone: Modern Language School,675 Park Road,100056   Tel: 67353019 The 21st Century English Training Centre · We specialise in effective teaching at all levels. · We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of800 yuan. ·We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. ·Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1. ·Only 15-minute walk from city centre. Call 67801642 for more information. The International House of English ·Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost:60 yuan for 12hours per week; convenient class hours: 9:00-12:00 am and 2:00-5:00 pm. ·A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). ·Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. ·Free sightseeing and social activities. ·Very close to Central Park. For further information call 67432308. 1.You work from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every day. Which schools will you choose? A. Global English Centre and Modern Language School. B. Global English Centre and the International House. C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century. D. The 21st Century and the International House. 2.The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that ________. A. its teaching quality is better B. it is nearest to the city centre C. its courses are more advanced D. it requires an entrance examination 3.If you take the evening programme at the International House, you will pay ________. A. 60 yuan B. 240 yuan C. 720 yuan D. 960 yuan 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四家英语培训学校的广告信息，主要面向需要提升英语（尤其是口语）的职场人士。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一所学校Global English Centre中“Choice of morning or evening classes,3 hours per day, Mon-Fri.(可选择上午或晚上课，每天3小时，周一至周五上课。)”和最后一所学校The International House of English中“A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).(为期四个月的晚间口语提升课程（费用与日间课程相同）。)”可知，这两所学校都提供晚上课，适合每天工作时间为9:00 am-4:00 pm的人士选择。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三所学校The 21st Century English Training Centre中的“Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1.(入学考试：6月1日和12月1日。)”可知，只有该学校需要入学考试，其他学校并未提及，这是它与其他三所学校的不同之处。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一所学校中的“60 yuan for 12hours per week;(每周12小时60元)”和“A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).(为期四个月的晚间口语提升课程（费用与日间课程相同）。)”可知，在该学校的晚课也是每周12小时60元，晚课共四个月，16周，故费用为16*60=960元。故选D。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·上海徐汇区上海中学·期中）“Tie an Italian’s hands behind his back,” runs an old joke, “and he’ll be speechless.” It rests on a national stereotype (刻板印象): Italians are talkative and emotional, and all that arm-waving supposedly goes to prove it. Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago holds that people are doing something different when they use gestures with speech, which she sums up in the title of her new book, “Thinking with Your Hands”. Basically, everyone gestures, not just Italians. Experimental subjects, told after a research session that they were being watched for gestures, apologise for not having made any — but were doing so the entire time. People born blind gesture when they speak, including to each other. All this suggests that, to some extent, thinking is not all done in your head. The gesture under discussion here is mostly the “co-speech” kind. It is much more abstract than mime (默剧) . Nor are these “typical” gestures like a thumbs-up or a finger over the lips for “Silence!” Like words, those are fixed within cultures (but vary between them). Instead, gestures that accompany speech are a second channel of information. Subjects watch a film in which a cat runs but are told to lie and say it jumped. They do so in words — while their hands make a running motion. Practical advice is also included in the book. Teachers are encouraged both to use gestures themselves and to observe those their students make. Therapists (治疗师) can be trained to look out for gestures hinting that patients are thinking something they are not yet ready to say. Children with language delays caused by brain injuries at or around birth, but who nonetheless gesture as much as their peers, are likely to catch up orally by the age of about 30 months. Those who gesture less are more likely to need intensive early intervention. Children with Down’s syndrome may express themselves better when taught to use a mix of gesture and speech rather than speech alone. No one who reads this book could ever again think that gesturing shows only a lack of control. It is about thinking and communication, and is an effective aid to both. 1.Why is the old joke about Italians mentioned in the passage? A. To introduce the topic of gestures’ roles in thinking and communication. B. To explain why the hands are so important for Italians in self-expression. C. To show the author’s enthusiasm for old jokes about national stereotypes. D. To confirm that Italians are more talkative and emotional than other people. 2.Which of the following statements best describes the “gestures” discussed in the book? A. They are as concrete as mime and can stand alone to express ideas. B. They are similar to mime and mainly used to show silent emotions. C. They are like a thumbs-up bearing the same meaning across all cultures. D. They are abstract, tied to speech, and different from fixed cultural signs. 3.In what ways can gestures be applied to practice according to the passage? A. Instructing caregivers to replace speech with gestures for children with language delays. B. Guiding educators to adjust their gestures in teaching based on students’ gestural signals. C. Enabling therapists to master techniques in interpreting patients’ unspoken thoughts via gestures. D. Advising individuals to increase gesturing frequency to enhance emotional expression in speech. 4.The underlined word “intervention” (Line 6, Paragraph 5) is closest in meaning to____________. A. strict rules made to correct bad behavior B. daily care given to support children’s growth C. simple advice offered to guide language learning D. professional help provided to improve a condition 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了手势在思维和交流中的重要作用及实际应用。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中“It rests on a national stereotype (刻板印象): Italians are talkative and emotional, and all that arm-waving supposedly goes to prove it.(它基于一种民族刻板印象：意大利人健谈且情绪化，所有这些挥舞手臂的动作都被认为证明了这一点)”和第二段中“Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago holds that people are doing something different when they use gestures with speech, which she sums up in the title of her new book, “Thinking with Your Hands”.(芝加哥大学的苏珊·戈尔丁-梅多认为，人们在用手势说话时所做的事情是不同的，她在她的新书《用手思考》的书名中总结了这一点)”可知，文章提到关于意大利人的老笑话是为了引出手势在思维和交流中的作用这一话题。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“The gesture under discussion here is mostly the “co-speech” kind. It is much more abstract than mime (默剧) . Nor are these “typical” gestures like a thumbs-up or a finger over the lips for “Silence!” Like words, those are fixed within cultures (but vary between them). Instead, gestures that accompany speech are a second channel of information.(这里讨论的手势大多是“伴随言语”的手势。它比默剧抽象得多。这些手势也不像竖起大拇指或手指放在嘴唇上表示“安静！”这样的“典型”手势。像单词一样，这些手势在文化中是固定的（但在不同文化之间有所不同）。相反，伴随言语的手势是信息的第二渠道)”可知，书中讨论的“手势”是抽象的言语相关，不同于固定的文化符号。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Therapists (治疗师) can be trained to look out for gestures hinting that patients are thinking something they are not yet ready to say.(治疗师可以接受培训，留意那些暗示患者正在思考一些他们尚未准备好说出口的事情的手势)”可知，根据文章，手势可以应用于实践的方式是使治疗师能够掌握通过手势解读患者未说出口的想法的技巧。故选C。 (4)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第五段中“Children with language delays caused by brain injuries at or around birth, but who nonetheless gesture as much as their peers, are likely to catch up orally by the age of about 30 months. Those who gesture less are more likely to need intensive early intervention.(出生时或出生前后因脑损伤导致语言发育迟缓的儿童，尽管如此，他们的手势与同龄人一样多，他们很可能在30个月大时在口语方面赶上同龄人。手势较少的儿童更有可能需要密集的早期intervention)”可知，此处“intervention”指的是为了改善某种状况而提供的专业帮助，即“专业帮助以改善状况”。故选D。 Passage 3 （25-26高一上·上海第四中学·期中）English is a fun language, and even though it’s considered an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, with 750,000 words and spelling that can throw off even the most skilled learner, learning English fast can seem impossible. Take the following tips on how to learn English faster as your starting point and you’ll master this wonderful language in no time! TIP 1 ______ Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your social media feed: if it’s in English, read it. Why? Well, this content will be full of juicy new vocabulary, as well as a fair amount you already know. This helps you improve quickly, as repeated exposure to learned vocabulary gives you new examples in context, therefore reinforcing those words in your mind. On the other hand, learning new words and expressions is essential to building your vocabulary, particularly in a language like English with so many words! TIP 2 ACTIVELY TAKE NOTE OF NEW VOCABULARY This tip is a classic one for good reason. It works! When learning, we often enjoy a new word or phrase so much that forgetting it seems impossible. But trust us, not everything sticks the first time. To fight this, get into the habit of carrying around a notebook. Whenever you hear or read a new word or expression, write it down in context: that is, in a sentence and with its meaning noted. This saves you time as you won’t return to that word and ask yourself: “What did that word/expression mean again?” TIP 3 TALK WITH REAL LIVE HUMANS What is a language for if not to communicate? It’s true that speaking a language helps it stick in your head far better than only reading or writing it. Just think of how many times you’ve heard people say that they “understand, but can’t speak English” A lot of would-be English speakers have turned talking into a huge obstacle that only serves to psyche them out. Don’t be like that. Seek out native speakers for an informal language exchange, enroll in a course, or take classes online. TIP 4 SUBSCRIBE TO PODCASTS (IN ENGLISH) Like humor? Politics? Blogging? Cooking? With topics covering every interest possible, there are English-speaking podcasts out there for you. Subscribe to a few and listen or watch while going to school or work. At first, you might find the native accents difficult, but stick with it and you’ll soon start to understand what you hear (as well as learning lots of new vocabulary from a native speaker!) 1.Which of the following is the best heading for TIP 1? A. START WITH READING WHAT YOU REALLY NEED B. USE CONTEXTUAL CLUES TO BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY C. READ ALL THE PRINTED MATERIALS YOU CAN BUY D. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON 2.The phrase “psyche them out” is closest in meaning to ______ A. make them discouraged B. slow down their progress C. relieve their stress D. affect their fluency 3.Which of the following strategies is NOT suggested by the author? A. Learning words through repeated exposure in different contexts. B. Using technology to instantly translate any unknown word. C. Building vocabulary by reading things you enjoy. D. Overcoming the fear of speaking by practicing with natives. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇应用文，文章给出了四条快速学英语的实用建议：大量阅读、主动记词、开口与真人交流、订阅播客，并强调兴趣与坚持并重。 (1)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据TIP 1段落“Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your social media feed: if it's in English, read it. (经典文学、平装书、报纸、网站、邮件、你的社媒动态：只要是英文，就读。)”可知，核心就是“见什么读什么”。D项“READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON! (把你所能拿到的英文材料统统读一遍！)”准确概括。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据TIP 3段落“A lot of would-be English speakers have turned talking into a huge obstacle that only serves to psyche them out. (许多英语学习者把开口说英语变成巨大障碍，这只会让他们psyche them out。)”可知，很多英语学习者遇到了障碍，这些障碍会让他们感到气馁，所以此处psyche them out意为“使胆怯/泄气”。A项“make them discouraged”最接近。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。原文第四段指出“Seek out native speakers for an informal language exchange, enroll in a course, or take classes online. (寻找母语者进行非正式语言交流，报名课程或上网课。)”鼓励与真人练习口语；第三段强调“Whenever you hear or read a new word or expression, write it down in context: that is, in a sentence and with its meaning noted. (每当你听到或读到一个新单词或表达时，把它放在语境中记下来：也就是写进一个句子，并标注它的含义。)”倡导主动记词；第二段“Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your social media feed: if it's in English, read it. (经典文学、平装书、报纸、网站、邮件、你的社媒动态：只要是英文，就读。)”提倡大量阅读兴趣材料；全文均未提及“用技术即时翻译任何未知单词”，此做法与作者主张的主动积累词汇相悖。故选B项。 Passage 4 Q: How can we train our brain like a muscle? A: The human brain isn’t actually a muscle, as a lot of people think, but nevertheless, we still need to give it exercise to keep it healthy. While you can go to the gym to work out the muscles in your body, the equivalent for the brain is training and stimulating something called brain plasticity. Verywellmind.com says that plasticity refers to the brain’s adaptability or ability to change. And it's definitely worth working to improve it too, as it can give cognitive performance a real boost. Q: Are you saying improving brain plasticity makes you smarter? A: Essentially, when we learn something new, the brain forges new connections between its neurons. With repeated practice, those connections grow stronger and faster, making our brain more efficient and boosting our performance. But still, it’s not quite as simple as saying that it will make you smarter. Even with real dedication, you won’t suddenly become the next Einstein. It’s really more about enhancing cognitive abilities like memory, language skills, or emotional intelligence. Q: What kind of exercises can I do to improve those then? A: Well, a study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience in 2023 suggested that learning a new language can lead to positive changes in the brain. That’s because it increases the density of grey matter in certain regions, which in turn improves performance in tasks like problem solving and decision making. In the same way, learning music has been linked to better verbal memory, pronunciation skills in a new language, reading ability, and executive functions. If diving into languages or music isn’t your thing, research has shown that regular sudoku puzzles(数独) can also sharpen cognitive functions, especially for people aged between 50 and 93. Of course, maintaining an active lifestyle is key to keeping your brain in top shape, too. Q: Diets play a crucial role in brain health. ________? Well, regular listeners may remember that we talked about how certain foods can improve brain performance in a previous episode of Do You Really Know? Experts say that diet plays a crucial role in brain health. Certain foods help protect against age-related cognitive decline. These include seafood, certain dairy products, and fruit, which are rich in nutrients like zinc, selenium and magnesium, or potassium and copper. And you need to keep your sugar consumption under control too. Excessive sugar can lead to brain inflammation in the long run, making you more easily irritated due to reactive hypoglycemia(低血糖症). In short, steer clear of non-nutritious foods that leave your brain feeling foggy and low on energy. There you have it. 1.According to the article, what benefit does learning a new language offer? A. Enhancing your emotional management. B. Increasing your grey matter density. C. Making you the next Einstein overnight. D. Keeping an active lifestyle. 2.Which of the following might be the best to fill in ________? A. How so? B. So What? C. What’s the point? D. What’s nutritionists’ opinion? 3.Tom, a 65-year-old retired teacher, intends to maintain and enhance his cognitive abilities, which of the following options is not consistent with the passage’s recommendations for him? A. Learning Latin and practicing Sudoku regularly. B. Enrolling in a cello course in the Senior Community. C. Consuming more seafood than red meat every day. D. Engaging in low-intensity Taiji exercise 3 times a week. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了如何通过锻炼、饮食等方式改善大脑可塑性、提升认知能力，以及相关的科学依据和具体建议。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据原文第三问内容“Well, a study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience in 2023 suggested that learning a new language can lead to positive changes in the brain. That’s because it increases the density of grey matter in certain regions (2023 年发表在《衰老神经科学前沿》期刊上的一项研究表明，学习一门新语言能给大脑带来积极变化。这是因为它会增加特定区域的灰质密度)” 可知，学习新语言的好处是增加灰质密度，故选B。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据原文第四问前一句“Diets play a crucial role in brain health.(饮食对大脑健康至关重要)”及后文“Well, regular listeners may remember that we talked about how certain foods can improve brain performance in a previous episode of Do You Really Know? Experts say that diet plays a crucial role in brain health. Certain foods help protect against age-related cognitive decline.(好吧，普通听众可能还记得我们在上一集《你真的知道吗？》中讨论过某些食物如何提高大脑的表现。专家说，饮食对大脑健康起着至关重要的作用。某些食物有助于防止与年龄相关的认知衰退)”可知，空格后内容是对 “饮食为何重要” 的具体解释，因此空格处应是询问“饮食如何对大脑健康至关重要”，“How so?”（何以见得？/ 为什么呢？）最符合语境，故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据原文第四问内容 “Certain foods help protect against age-related cognitive decline. These include seafood, certain dairy products, and fruit (某些食物有助于预防与年龄相关的认知衰退。这些食物包括海鲜、特定乳制品和水果)” 可知，文章仅建议食用海鲜，并未提及“每天吃海鲜比红肉多”，该表述与原文不一致；而A选项 “学习拉丁语并定期玩数独”、B选项 “报名社区大提琴课程”、D选项 “每周3次低强度太极运动” 均符合原文中“学习新语言、音乐、数独、保持活跃生活方式”的建议，故选C。 Passage 5 （25-26高一上·上海同济大学第一附属中学·期中）John Lewis discount codes: Everything you need to know to save John Lewis has been a respected high street name for over 150 years, and the excellent online experience of johnlewis.com has made it one of the UK’s most-visited shopping websites. You’ll find your unrivalled choice with thousands of products and famous brands across fashion, home and electrical, and their Never Knowingly Undersold price promise means market-leading price and quality, including extended guarantees (质保期). Getting money off your online purchase from John Lewis is possible and easier than ever with these John Lewis discount (折扣) codes for February. You can pick up a discount for many products, such as… ◆£100 off a new television ◆20% off womenswear lines ◆10% off stationery What types of John Lewis promotional codes can I expect to find? There are a few different types of discount codes John Lewis typically makes available. The most common types are trade-in codes for white goods and electronics. For these types of John Lewis promotional codes, you can trade in your old appliance in order to get a discount on a new purchase. To apply this discount code, tick the free disposal option during checkout. By donating your old appliance back to John Lewis, you can apply a discount code to save on your next order-it’s that simple! How to apply a John Lewis discount code? Simply copy the code you wish to exchange from above, and then add the items you would like to order to your online basket at Johnlewis.com. On the final page of the checkout screen you will see the following box where you can enter your John Lewis promotional code: Add a promotional code Enter promotional code Paste the John Lewis code you copied from this overview in the box, and then click Apply to instantly see how much you’ve saved! 1.What does the word “unrivalled” (paragraph 1) most probably mean? A. luxurious B. unique C. unavoidable D. original 2.If you buy one television (£638) and two womenswear lines (£128 each) in February, how much will you pay after using the John Lewis discount codes? A. £666 B. £640.4. C. £742.8. D. £894. 3.What is the right process if you want to apply a John Lewis discount code? A. copy the code-tick the free disposal option-add the item-apply a discount code B. trade in your old appliance-tick the free disposal option-apply a discount code C. click Apply-copy the code-add the items-paste the code D. copy the code-add the items-paste the code-click Apply 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍英国知名商家John Lewis的品牌优势、2月折扣码优惠、折扣码类型及使用流程，为消费者省钱提供实用指引。 (1)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“You’ll find your unrivalled choice with thousands of products and famous brands across fashion, home and electrical(你会发现这里有unrivalled的选择，涵盖时尚、家居和电器等领域的数千种产品和知名品牌)”可知，品牌品类丰富、涵盖多个领域，有独特选择的优势。所以划线词为“独特的”与B项“unique”同义。契合丰富品类带来的独特选择优势。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据折扣信息“£100 off a new television(新电视直降100英镑)”“20% off womenswear lines(女装系列8折优惠)”可知：①电视机折后价为638 - 100 = 538英镑；②两件女装原价128×2 = 256英镑，折后价为256×(1 - 20%) = 204.8英镑；③总价为538 + 204.8 = 742.8英镑。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题（流程类）。根据最后一段中的“Simply copy the code... add the items... Paste the John Lewis code... click Apply(只需复制代码……添加商品……粘贴代码……点击应用)”可知，折扣码使用流程为“复制代码→添加商品→粘贴代码→点击应用”。故选D项。 主题语境04 人与自然-自然生态 （25-26高一上·上海领科双语学校·期中）Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. Duration: 3 hours This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear! Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour Duration: 3 hours (4 miles) Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water. Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C. Duration: 3 hours Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour Duration: 3 hours (7miles) Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights. 1.Which tour do you need to book in advance? A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour. C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington. D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour. 2.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour? A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park. C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories. 3.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide? A. City maps. B. Cameras. C. Meals. D. Safety lights. 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. D 【解析】本文是一篇广告应用文。文章介绍了在Washington, D.C. 骑自行车旅行的四条路线的相关行程及注意事项。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.中的Reserve your spot before availability可知，这个骑行项目需要提前预约。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.中的Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.可知，在这个活动中，你可以享受有趣的故事。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour中的All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.可知，所有骑行者都要装备反光背心和安全手电筒。故选D。 【点睛】本篇文章最容易出错的题是21题，究其原因是不熟悉词汇reserve的词义：预约。in advance意为“提前“。因此，高考前熟悉词汇和短语是重中之重的事情。Reserve your spot before availability — and the cherry blossoms — disappear在有效期和樱花消失前预约。 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （25-26高一上·上海黄浦区比乐中学·期中）In university I had a part-time job at a shop that sold doughnuts and coffee. Situated on a block where several buses stopped, it served the people who had a few minutes to wait for their bus. Every afternoon around four o'clock, a group of schoolchildren would burst into the shop, and business would come to a stop. Adults would glance in, see the crowd and pass on. But I didn’t mind if the children waited for their bus inside. Sometimes I would hand out a bus fare when a ticket went missing — always repaid the next day. On snowy days I would give away some doughnuts. I would lock the door at closing time, and we waited in the warm shop until their bus finally arrived. I enjoyed my young friends, but it never occurred to me that I played an important role in their lives — until one afternoon when a man came and asked if I was the girl working on weekdays around four o'clock. He identified himself as the father of two of my favorites. “I want you to know I appreciate what you do for my children. I worry about them taking two buses to get home. It means a lot that they can wait here and you keep an eye on them. When they are with the doughnut lady, I know they are safe.” I told him it wasn’t a big deal, and that I enjoyed the kids. So I was the Doughnut Lady. I not only received a title, but became a landmark. Now I think about all the people who keep an eye on my own children. They become, well, Doughnut Ladies. Like the men at the skating rink (滑冰场) who let my boys ring home; Or the bus driver who drove my daughter to her stop at the end of the route at night but wouldn’t leave until I arrived to pick her up; Or that nice police officer who took pity on my boys walking home in the rain when I was at work — even though the phone rang all the next day with calls from curious neighbors. “Was that a police car I saw at your house last night?” That wasn’t a police car. That was a Doughnut Lady. 1.According to the passage, the author sometimes _______. A. called the children’s parents to pick them up B. provided schoolchildren with warm shelters C. did business with the children’s help D. sold bus tickets to the children 2.By saying “... it wasn’t a big deal,” (in paragraph 4) the author meant that _______. A. she hadn’t found it hard to get along with the children B. she hadn’t made a lot of money from the children C. she hadn’t spent plenty of time with the children D. she hadn’t done anything very significant 3.According to the author, those who _______ are Doughnut Ladies. A. are always ready to help others B. provide free doughnuts for the poor C. work in the doughnut store for a while D. are curious about the happenings around 4.The passage suggests that _______. A. taking responsibility is a virtue B. devotion co-exists with reward C. running a business requires skills D. acts of kindness are never too small 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. A　4. D 【解析】这是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了她在商店做兼职时，下午一群孩子总会进入商店等公交车，虽然这给她的生意带来了不便，但是她没有在意，善意的对待这些孩子，比如在这些孩子丢票时给他们钱买票，下雪天给他们一些甜甜圈。她的善意得到了他人的感谢，她的孩子也得到了他人的帮助。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“I would lock the door at closing time, and we waited in the warm shop until their bus finally arrived.可知作者有时候会在打烊的时候把门关上，和孩子们一起在暖和的商店里等待公交车。作者给孩子们提供了温暖的庇护所，所以选B项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段可知作者最喜欢的两个小孩的父亲来专门找到她向她表示感谢，然后她告诉这位父亲她享受和孩子们在一起的时光，这不是什么大不了的事。根据语境，作者的回答是想表达她做的事不是特别重要，只是一件小事罢了，故选D项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据Or that nice police officer who took pity on my boys walking home in the rain when I was at work — even though the phone rang all the next day with calls from curious neighbors. “Was that a police car I saw at your house last night?” That wasn’t a police car. That was a Doughnut Lady.可知有好心的警察在下雨时将她的孩子送回去了，而作者把这位好心的警察称为“甜甜圈女士”，说明在作者心中，帮助他人的人就是“甜甜圈女士”，故选A项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。文中作者充满善意地对待在她兼职的店里等车的孩子，她自己孩子也被善意地对待，全文的关键就是善意的行为，所以D项切题，故选D项。 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·上海大学附属嘉定高级中学·期中）If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all. Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers and non-joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries(动脉). Over time, this can cause serious injuries. Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said, “If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.” The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi, yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than “iron man” events, triathlons and long-distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study， “You don't actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldn't actually do too much.” 1.The underlined word “strenuous” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “________”． A. hard B. regular C. practical D. little 2.The author presents some figures in Paragraph 2 to ________. A. suggest giving up jogging B. show risks of doing sports C. provide supportive evidence D. introduce the research process 3.According to the scientists, why is too much exercise harmful? A. It may injure the heart and arteries. B. It can make the body tired out. C. It will bring much pressure. D. It consumes too much energy. 4.What can be inferred from the text? A. Jogging is the best exercise. B. More exercise means a healthier life. C. Marathons runners are least likely to die. D. Proper exercise contributes to good health. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. A　4. D 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章提出如果你认为跑马拉松会帮助你生活得健康长寿，新的研究可能会让你震惊，根据最近的一项科学研究，做一个非常艰苦的锻炼的人死亡的可能性是大于不锻炼的人。本文以此展开，主要介绍了运动对身体的影响。 (1)题解析： 词义猜测题。hard耗费体力的；regular有规律的；practical实际的；flexible灵活的。由第一段最后一句"According to a recent scientific study，people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all．"可知，一点不做运动的人和非常艰苦锻炼的人都极有可能死亡，故应选A。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。第二段所举的例子主要是为了证明第一段最后一句"According to a recent scientific study，people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all"，故在第二段举一些数字主要是提供有力的证据，故应选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。由第二段倒数第二句"The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries（动脉）．"可知，做过多的运动有害是因为它可能伤害心脏和动脉，故应选A。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段“If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.”可知，做运动过多或过少都对身体有害，只有做适量的运动才对身体有益，故应选D。 主题语境03 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·上海黄浦区比乐中学·期中）A Guide to the University Food The TWU Cafeteria is open 7a.m.to 8p.m..It serves snacks,drinks,ice cream bars and meals.You can pay with cash or your ID cards.You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk.Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria,you can use the tables to eat your lunch,to have meetings and to study. If you are on campus in the evening or late at night,you can buy snacks,fast food,and drinks in the Lower Cafe located in the bottom level of the Douglas Centre.This area is often used for entertainment such s concerts,games or TV watching. Relaxation The Globe,located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall,is available for relaxing,studying, cooking,and eating.Monthly activities are held here for all international students.Hours are 10 a.m.to 10 p.m.,closed on Sundays. Health Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall,the Wellness Centre is committed to(致力于）physical,emotional and social health.A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice.The cost of this is included in your medical insurance.Hours are Monday to Friday,9:00 a.m.to noon and 1:00 to 4:50 p.m.. Academic Support All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall.Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work,grammar,vocabulary,and other academic skills.This service is free. 1.What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria? A. Do homework and watch TV. B. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts. C. Have meals and meet with friends. D. Add money to your ID and play chess. 2.Where and when can you cook your own food? A. The Globe,Friday. B. The Lower Cafe,Sunday. C. The TWU Cafeteria,Friday. D. The McMillan Hall,Sunday. 3.The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre______. A. is open six days a week B. offers services free of charge C. trains students in medical care D. gives advice on mental health 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. D 【解析】 这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了大学生进入大学以后要注意的饮食、放松、健康以及交通等四方面的信息。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。细节理解题。根据文章第一段第二句“It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals.(它提供零食，饮料，冰淇淋棒和饭)”及最后一句“Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study. (即使你在餐厅不买食物，你也可以使用桌子吃午饭，会面和学习)”可知，在TWU餐厅，可以吃饭并和朋友会面。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying , cooking, and eating.(The Globe位于McMillan大厅底层，可以放松，学习，煮饭和吃饭)”及本段最后一句“Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.(早上10点到晚上10点营业，周日关门)”可知，可以周五去The Globe自己煮饭。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice.(如果你有健康问题或需要立即的医疗帮助或个人建议，医生和护士是可以帮助你的。)”可知，在the Wellness Centre里，医生和护士会给你一些心理健康方面的建议。故选D项。 Passage 2 Dear Abby, My third grader hates reading and we’d all been looking forward to a rest this summer. But we just-received his teacher’s summer-reading assignment, which requires him to read six books and write three book reports. Do I really need to force him to do this work over the summer? Won’t it only make him hate reading all the more? Kristal Dear Kristal, You’re right that your son needs a break this summer, but taking a break doesn’t mean ignoring academic skills altogether. Summer reading is of great importance to reduce the gap between students who struggle and those who succeed. It will help him to retain the skills that he had gained during the school year. It would be great if you can make reading more enjoyable, and more routine, for him. Here are some tips that may help. Help him find books that he’s more likely to take pleasure in. If the school assigned a summer-reading list, look over it with your son to see which ones may most interest him, and let him choose a couple of books. Help your son plan how to get through the books he has chosen by establishing a routine. He should choose for himself a particular time of day during which he’ll do his reading. What’s important is consistency: Reading will become more of a habit and less of a battle if he has a regular time when he expects to be doing it. Remember: frequency is the key. Fifteen to twenty minutes of daily reading is better than, say, two hours every Sunday. He might write down a sentence-long summary and a reaction every day or two after completing his reading so that writing a book report will be easier once he has finished reading a book. Your goal is to make reading part of his life in such a way that it won’t require a daily battle. By giving him agency and helping him to create a routine, you’ll make this summer more relaxing for the both of you. Yours Abby 1.Abby is most probably ________. A. a third grader B. a parent C. an editor D. a school teacher 2.Kristal wrote the letter because she didn’t know ________. A. how to help her son write book reports B. how to motivate her son to study harder C. how to help her son have a fulfilling summer vacation D. whether she should force her son to read at the risk of making him hate the activity all the more 3.The underlined word “retain” is closest in meaning to “________”. A. control B. forget C. select D. preserve 4.In Abby’s opinion, what should Kristal do to change her son’s attitude towards reading? ① Help him find books that interest him. ②Help him write down a complete summary every day. ③Help him establish a reading routine and develop good reading habits. ④Help him finish the reading reports to boost his confidence in reading. A. ①② B. ①③ C. ②③ D. ②④ 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇应用文，为两封书信往来。主要围绕Kristal写给Abby的信以及Abby的回信展开，探讨了关于孩子暑假阅读作业的问题及相应建议。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据Abby的回信第一段中的“Summer reading is of great importance to reduce the gap between students who struggle and those who succeed. (暑期阅读对于缩小学习困难学生和成绩优异学生之间的差距具有重要意义。)”及后面的建议并结合书信专栏的常见设定可知，她不仅明确暑期阅读的重要性，还能给出专业且具体的引导建议。因此，Abby最可能是负责解答读者咨询的专栏“编辑”。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Kristal书信中的“Do I really need to force him to do this work over the summer? Won’t it only make him hate reading all the more? (我真的需要强迫他在整个夏天做这项工作吗？这难道不会只会让他更加讨厌阅读吗？)”可知，她写信是因为不知道 “是否应该强迫儿子阅读，以免让他更讨厌阅读”。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句和前一句“Summer reading is of great importance to reduce the gap between students who struggle and those who succeed. It will help him to retain the skills that he had gained during the school year. (暑期阅读对于缩小成绩不佳学生和成绩优异学生之间的差距至关重要。它将帮助学生retain在学年中获得的技能。)”可知，“retain”在此应为“保留；保持；巩固”之意，与“preserve”意思相近。故选D项。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据Abby给出的建议，首先提到“Help him find books that he’s more likely to take pleasure in. (帮助他找到他更可能喜欢的书。)”，与选项①相符；其次提到“Help your son plan how to get through the books he has chosen by establishing a routine. (通过制定一个常规计划，帮助你的儿子规划如何读完他选的那些书。)”与选项③相符。而选项②“Help him write down a complete summary every day. (每天帮他写下一份完整的总结。)”表述错误，与“He might write down a sentence-long summary and a reaction every day or two after completing his reading so that writing a book report will be easier once he has finished reading a book. (他可以在完成阅读后的每隔一两天写下一句总结和感想，这样当他读完一本书后，写读书报告就会更容易些。)”不符；选项④“Help him finish the reading reports to boost his confidence in reading. (帮他完成阅读报告，以增强他在阅读方面的自信心。)”在文中并未提及。故选B项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $