广东省揭阳第一中学2020-2021学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题（含答案）

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2021-2022学年度第二学期第一次月考
高一英语试题
本试卷共四部分，满分120分。考试时间120分钟。
第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分 ）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Four Best Hikes in the World
There's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes in the world.
Torres del Paine W Circuit
Location (位置): Patagonia. Chile
Distance: 37 + miles
Time: 5~6 days
Best time to go: October to January
The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子),but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.
Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim Hike
Location: Arizona, the United States
Distance: 48 miles
Time: 1~3 days
Best time to go: May to June, September to October
There's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are absolutely appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.
Trek to Petra
Location: Jordan
Distance: 47 miles
Time: 5~ 6 days
Best time to go: October to April
Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.
Yosemite Grand Traverse
Location: California, the United States
Distance: 60 miles
Time: 6~7 days
Best time to go: July to September
Known for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised by National Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.
1. Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?
A. April B. May C. August D. December
2. Where should you go for a less crowded hike?
A. Jordan B. Patagonia, Chile
C. Arizona, the United States D. California, the United States
3. What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?
A. Plant sequoia trees B. Appreciate waterfalls
C. Visit local temples D. Climb granite pillars

B
The world becomes a better place when we not only recognize that everyone has bad days, but when we also care enough to act accordingly. No matter what kind of bad experience we experience, we should treat it actively. Fourth-grade teacher Rachel Harder recognized this, and she found an amazing way to help out both her students and their families.
A few years ago, the Kansas teacher attended a trauma（心理创伤）conference. She learned that some police stations partner with schools so they can let teachers know when one of their students has a police encounter, something that could cause them to need extra care or attention. A year after the conference, Rachel had a student with autism（自闭症）who frequently had tough days. To support the student, Rachel told his mom to simply text her “handle with care” to let her know when it was going to be one of those days.
The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all her students home with a note for their parents. It explained what the “Handle with Care” system was and how they could take advantage of it. In no time, parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel’s incredible act of kindness. But Rachel’s sympathy didn’t end with her class. Word spread of the amazing system, and teachers across the country began giving it a shot in their own classrooms. Printouts can be found on the Smart School House website, and the feedback has been extremely positive!
Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day just by the way they’re acting, Rachel said these simple texts allow educators to make minor adjustments in advance that, in turn, make the whole day better for everyone. “It’s important for me to give kids a few minutes of extra time or space,” she said, “and it’s easy to give.”

4. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. The tough time in life. B. The beauty of nature.
C. A positive attitude to hardship. D. An extreme working style.
5. How did Rachel help the student with autism?
A. By getting assistance from some police stations.
B. By knowing his state at home from his mother.
C. By discussing his trauma in a conference.
D. By supporting him to do what he wants.
6. Why did Rachel send notes to the parents of all her students?
A. To prove the behavior is efficient.
B. To explain the kindness to the parents.
C. To gain the parents’ sympathy for herself.
D. To show her concern about every student.
7. Which of the following can best describe Rachel?
A. Responsible and considerate. B. Energetic and grateful.
C. Curious and courageous. D. Humorous and warm-hearted.
C
It’s a sunny afternoon at the Bronx Zoo, in New York City. Children are excited as a female Asian elephant named Happy comes into view. Waving her ears from side to side and wrapping her trunk around the fence leisurely，Happy seems to be living a happy life.
The Bronx Zoo is one of about 60 zoos in the U.S. where you can see an elephant. With the number of Asian elephants declining every year --only about 50, 000 are left in the wild--a zoo might be the only chance any of us will ever get to see one.
But the Nonhuman Rights Project （NhRP），an animal-rights group，says Happy is lonely. A fence separates her from Patty，another elephant. Contact through a fence isn’t enough，the NhRP says. Steven is the group’s president.“We understand what Happy’s life means to her,” he says，“which is almost nothing at all.”
So the NhRP is taking the Bronx Zoo to court. The group says Happy should be moved to a protected area where she can have space to hang about and interact with other elephants. The NhRP’s case against the Bronx Zoo is the first of its kind in the U.S. The group is relying on a legal order meant for humans. It says a person who has been unlawfully imprisoned must be released. The NhRP will argue in court(法院） that Happy should have that same right.
Experts say elephants are intelligent and thrive（繁荣）when they form social ties in the wild. Joyce Poole studies them in Africa. She thinks keeping elephants in a city is “a recipe for disaster”, “As you can imagine，if you were locked behind bars and lost freedom，would there be much you could do?”she says. But the Bronx Zoo insists that Happy is well cared for according to animal protection laws. Besides，some people claim removing animals like Happy from zoos would be a mistake because zoos reach more people than any other group involved with conservation. They believe if there’s a time when children can no longer visit zoos to grow up with a connection to the animals，it’ll come at a great cost.

8.What do the first two paragraphs mainly tell us?
A. Asian elephants are becoming extinct.
B. Zoos allow people to bond with wild animals.
C. Zoos are the safest shelter for Asian elephants.
D. The elephants in zoos are disturbed by visitors.
9.Why is the NhRP taking the Bronx Zoo to court?
A. The zoo breaks animal protection laws.
B. They find Happy is suffering from ill health.
C. They think the zoo restricts (限制) Happy’s freedom.
D. The zoo fails to meet the visitors’ requirements.
10.What is Joyce’s attitude to keeping elephants in a city?
A. Opposed. B. Uncaring. C. Supportive. D. Careful.
11.What can we infer from the text?
A. The court will stand by the Bronx Zoo.
B. Children will have less access to nature.
C. More wild animals will be released from zoos.
D. It will be challenging for the NhRP to win the case.
D
   Although computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does. You can potentially remember more by handwriting, according to a new study.
The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?
In all,24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard. While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors (传感器). Those sensors recorded the participants' brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn't.
Audrey van der Meer, the new study's leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on,” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual note-taking. “Rather than typing blindly, the visual note-taker has to think about what is important to write down. Then, key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.
This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point out, computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed, they add.

12. Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?
A. To record their brainwaves.
B. To inform them of their tasks.
C. To allow them to focus on writing.
D. To protect their heads like hair nets.
13. What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?
A. Why handwriting is less complex than typing.
B. Why the brain works when it comes to learning.
C. Why handwriting helps remember information.
D. Why key words are helpful to visual note-taking.
14. What is the study's authors' view on typing?
A. It relieves people's hands.
B. It remains vital and helpful.
C. It is not worth recommending.
D. It is more challenging than writing.
15. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A. How Can You Remember New Information?
B Handwriting Benefits Health in the Long Run
C. Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?
D. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing


第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）

根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How should you view this pandemic (疫情）situation? You shouldn't look at this situation as a force that drags you down. 16 If so, it will take your life to the next level. Here are some tips on how to reinvent yourself.
Identify your core (核心) skills.
Reinventing yourself means taking a new direction. Most likely, though, it will be based on the foundation (基础) that you have built before. 17
Therefore, you need to look beneath the surface. For instance, you might think that your skill is writing articles but your core skill may actually be connecting different ideas and communicating them.
Imagine new possibilities.
Having identified your core skills, you can then imagine new possibilities. How can you use your core skills to provide value for people in a new way? Be creative in your imagination. Don't let negative voices stop it. 18
Be resourceful.
19 Rather than avoiding them, expect them and be prepared. The key here is to be resourceful. I love the dictionary definition of resourceful: having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
20
Going in a new direction isn't easy. There are pitfalls (陷阱) along the way. If you aren't careful, you could pursue one thing at the expense of other more meaningful things in your life. That's why it's essential that you spend time reflecting. It could be in the form of prayer, journaling, or something else. The important thing is that you take time to reconnect with your deepest values.

A. Take time to reflect.
B. Figure out your true value.
C. Let it go to unexpected directions.
D. Luckily, you still own your core skills.
E. One such foundation is your core skills.
F. Instead, view it as your chance to do something new.
G. Like it or not, there will be difficulties along the way.

第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 

It was a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon some fifteen or sixteen years ago. I took my two kids to the local playground. As soon as we got there my daughter headed for the swings(秋千) and asked for a 21 . I noticed another little girl 22 to get her own swing going high as I was helping my daughter to go higher and higher.
I walked over to the little girl and asked 23 she needed help. She smiled and said YES and I soon had her feet flying towards the 24 while she laughed happily. For the next two hours I found myself pushing swings and playing games with my daughter and the little girl. By the time we headed home, I was physically tired, but my spirits were flying 25 than those swings.
Three years later I was 26 again after a day’s work. Still, I needed to 27 my kids from their school before heading home. I stood in the parents’ waiting area waiting for my children. Suddenly, I felt two 28 arms wrapped around my legs. I looked down and there was the little girl I met three years before in the 29 smiling up at me. She gave me a big hug before running away to 30 the school bus. As I watched her 31 , I didn’t feel tired anymore and my spirits were once again 32 with that swing.
The love we share with others will find its way back to us. It will travel from heart to heart. It may take seconds or it may take 33 . The law of love, though, is never broken. We will get back what we give. We will harvest what we 34 . The kindness we give and the joy we create will always come back to 35 us.

21.
A.pull
B.push
C.jump
D. climb
22.
A.failed
B.decided
C.stopped
D.managed
23.
A.why
B.how
C.when
D.whether
24.
A.swing
B.ground
C.clouds
D.trees
25.
A.faster
B.more quickly
C.higher
D.more slowly
26.
A.embarrassed
B. annoyed
C. disappointed
D. exhausted
27.
A.look after
B.pick up
C.take away
D.bring up
28.
A.strong
B.long
C.tiny
D.weak
29.
A.playground
B.school
C.kindergarten
D.classroom
30.
A.drive
B.catch
C.reach
D.repair
31.
A.hands
B.head
C.face
D.back
32.
A.flying
B.crying
C.running
D.falling
33.
A.hours
B.days
C. months
D. years
34.
A.save
B.plant
C.design
D.offer
35.
A.scare
B.interest
C.excite
D.shock


第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In America hitching a ride（搭便车） is very common. Many people there love hitching a ride during 36 （they） trips. I also once hitched a ride when I was traveling in America.
I 37 （drive）on the road when my car stopped. I was going to a town
38 was farther than I had expected. My tank（油箱） became empty when I got there. Standing there, I didn’t know what to do. I just knew that I needed help. But I could see nobody around. Who could I turn 39 ? Then I thought of scenes that I had seen in Hollywood 40 (movie). I remembered that people in America loved hitching a ride. I told myself that I could do that, too.
So when a car was coming. I tried to hitch a ride. To my joy, the car really stopped in front of me. The driver was 41 old man. After 42 （know） my problem, he said he could help me out. He took me to the 43 （near）gas station. Then he left as he had something important to do.
I couldn’t walk all the way back to my car. Therefore, I tried to hitch a ride again and I 44 （help）out once again. I was 45 （great） moved.

第三部份 词汇填空 （共25题，每题1分，满分25分）
第一节 请根据汉语意思在横线上填入必修二 Unit 2, 3 and 4中单词的恰当形式。（共15题，每题1分）
46．It seems that most of the students in our class _________(得益于) much from Professor Li’s lecture.
47．He put forward a good plan at the __________（研讨会）held yesterday.
48．The bus got _________ (陷入) in the snow and we had to walk the rest of the way.
49．I’m afraid this isn’t a _________（方便的）time---could you call back later?
50．________(激励) by the teacher’s words, he is determined to study harder than before.
51．All the _________(居民) in our community are for the ways of dealing with rubbish.
52. He entered the country _________（非法地）.
53．This species is now in danger of _________（灭绝）.
54．_________（减少）the gap between the rich and the poor is one of the challenges the new government is facing now.
55．Some of the Romans’ great _________（成就）included building towns and roads.
56．Every time he tells stories, he is _________（围绕）by curious kids.
57．Would you tell me where I can get my cellphone ________（充电）?
58．All the scientific ________ (证据) shows that increasing use of chemicals in farming is damaging our health
59．It was__________（慷慨的）of the old artist to give away all his money to help those in need.
60．For your safety, never go to meet net friends ____________（单独地）.
第二节 短语填空（从方框中选择合适的词组及其正确形式填空）。（共10题，每题1分，满分10分）

keep track of, in shape, have access to, belong to , keep … company, remind…of…, break away from, make progress, keep your eyes open for, free of charge

61．The scene in the movie ______ me _____ my childhood when I, together with my father, set off fireworks on the Spring Festival.
62．With the help of his teacher, the boy has _________ in physics this term.
63．It can also ____________how much I exercise and what I eat.
64．The house _________ my grandparents is under repair now.
65．All the students at school____________the library.
66．The boy was so angry that he _________ his mother and ran away.
67. _____________any information that can help you find a job.
68．It is said that people in Russia have medical service __________.
69．She takes exercise every weekend to stay_________.
70．During her illness, her good friends ______ her _____ in turns.

第四部份 应用文写作（满分15分）
你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以Be smart online learners为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：

1．分析优势与不足；
2．提出学习建议。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．题目和首句已为你写好。

Be smart online learners

Online learning has become an important way to study._____________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Thank you!


参考答案
第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分 ）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D
12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
16-20 FECGA
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
21-25 BADCC 26-30 DBCAB 31-35 DADBC

第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
36. their 37. was driving 38. that/which 39. to 40. movies
41. an 42. knowing 43. nearest 44. was helped 45. greatly

第三部份 词汇填空 （共25题，每题1分，满分25分）
第一节（共15题，每题1分）
46. benefit 47.conference 48.stuck 49.convenient 50.Inspired
51. residents 52.illegally 53.extinction 54.Reducing 55.achievements
56. surrounded 57.charged 58.evidence 59.generous 60.individually
第二节 短语填空（共10题，每题1分，满分10分）
61 .reminds of 62.made progress 63.keep track of 64.belonging to 65.have access to
66. broke away from 67.Keep your eyes open for 68.free of charge 69.in shape
70. kept company
第四部份 应用文写作（满分15分）
Be smart online learners
Online learning has become an important way to study. However，it has both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it is convenient and time－saving, allowing us to learn anytime and anywhere we like. Besides, it provides us with a wide range of learning resources and flexible learning ways. On the other hand, there is a greater chance of us being drawn to social media and other sites. We may also develop physical problems as a result of sitting in front of the screen for a long time. To avoid these problems, we should try our best to concentrate on our study and take enough breaks from the screen to refresh our mind and body.
Finally, let's be smart online learner and make more progress in study.
Thank you for your listening!
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。没有什么比徒步旅行出去呼吸新鲜空气更好的了。无论你徒步旅行的想法是休闲散步还是攀登地球上最高的山峰，我们都会为你提供保障。本文介绍了世界上最好的四次远足。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一个黑标题Torres del Paine W Circuit下的Location (位置): Patagonia. Chile和Best time to go: October to January（去的最好的时间：10月到1月），可知在Patagonia, Chile徒步旅行的最佳时间应该选择D选项（12月）。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三个黑标题Trek to Petra下叙述第一句“Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world.”（走一条人迹罕至的约旦王国之路，体验世界七大奇迹之一。）再结合黑标题下的Location: Jordan（位置：约旦）可知你应该去Jordan进行不那么拥挤的徒步旅行。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一个黑标题Yosemite Grand Traverse下的叙述“Known for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised by National Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.”（Yosemite国家公园以世界上最好的徒步旅行而闻名，以其美景和巨大的红杉树而闻名。受到国家地理杂志的赞扬，Yosemite Grand Traverse将带你穿越瀑布和绿色山顶。）可知沿着Yosemite Grand Traverse可以欣赏瀑布。故选B。
【点睛】广告类型的题目要求学生带着问题去文章中搜寻答案，不一定要读完整篇文章，能锁定答案即可。
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。Rachel老师通过让学生家长发送短信“小心处理”给她，暗示学生在家有状况需要呵护，提前做好帮助学生渡过难关的准备，这种方式获得家长的积极反馈，并被全国各地的老师效仿。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段第二、三句“No matter what kind of bad experience we experience, we should treat it actively. Fourth-grade teacher Rachel Harder recognized this, and she found an amazing way to help out both her students and their families.(无论我们有过什么样的糟糕经历，我们都要积极面对。Rachel意识到了这一点，她找到了一个神奇的方法来帮助她的学生和他们的家庭)”可知，this指代上一句中的“指积极面对困难的态度”。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“To support the student, Rachel told his mom to simply text her ‘handle with care’ to let her know when it was going to be one of those days.(为了支持这名学生，Rachel告诉孩子的母亲，当孩子出状况的时候。只要给她发短信‘小心处理’即可)”可知，Rachel是通过这个家有自闭症的学生的母亲了解他在家的情况来帮助这个学生。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段第一、二句“The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all her students home with a note for their parents. It explained what the ‘Handle with Care’ system was and how they could take advantage of it. In no time, parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel’s incredible act of kindness.(这个简单的方法非常成功，Rachel决定让她所有的学生回家时带上写给他们的父母一张便条。便条解释了什么是‘小心处理’系统，以及家长如何使用它。很快，父母们开始对Rachel令人难以置信的善举表示感谢)”可知，Rachel这么做是因为她关爱班里的每一个学生，想在孩子有困难的时候能家校配合，帮助他们，就像帮助那个自闭症的孩子那样。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“To support the student, Rachel told his mom to simply text her ‘handle with care’ to let her know when it was going to be one of those days.(为了支持这名学生，Rachel告诉孩子的母亲，当孩子出状况的时候。只要给她发短信‘小心处理’即可)”，根据第三段第一句“The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all her students home with a note for their parents.(这个简单的方法非常成功，Rachel决定让她所有的学生回家时带上写给他们的父母一张便条)”；最后一段第一句“Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day just by the way they’re acting, Rachel said these simple texts allow educators to make minor adjustments in advance that, in turn, make the whole day better for everyone.(Rachel说，尽管老师有时可以通过学生的表现来判断他们什么时候过得不好，但这些简单的短信可以让老师提前做一些小小的调整，从而让大家的一整天都过得更好)”可知可知，Rachel关心班上的每个学生，对学生负责、体贴，考虑周到。故选A项。
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D
词汇积累：1. come into view 看得见，进入视野 2.leisurely 从容地，闲适地 3.legal 合法的--illegal 违法的 4.unlawfully 不正当地，不合法地 5.imprison 关押，监禁，限制 6.conservation 保护，保存
B 从前两段——随着亚洲象的数量减少，动物园可能是唯一可以看到亚洲象的机会，孩子们在动物园看到亚洲象很兴奋，可知动物园能允许人类与野生动物联系，故选B。
C 从第四段第二句话可知，the NhRP认为Happy应该被迁至一个受保护的区域，在那里它可以有地方闲逛并和其他大象交流，而不是被动物园限制自由，故选C。
A 从第五段第二句话可知，Joyce认为在城市中饲养大象是“后患无穷”的，所以她的态度应该是反对的，故选A。
11. D 从最后一段可知，动物园坚称自己遵守动物保护法，也有一些人认为把动物从动物园迁出是一个错误，所以the NhRP想要赢得这场官司是充满挑战的，故选D。
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一项新研究表明，手写更有利于记忆，介绍了研究开展的经过，研究的负责人还解释了为什么手写比打字复杂以及研究的作者对使用键盘的看法。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors. Those sensors recorded the participants' brainwaves.(在执行这些任务时，每个志愿者都戴着一顶帽子，把电极放在他们的头旁边。它看起来有点像一个装有256个传感器的发网。这些传感器记录了参与者的脑电波)”可知，参与者被要求在研究中戴帽子是为了记录他们的脑波。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Audrey van der Meer, the new study's leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on,” she explains.( 这项新研究的负责人Audrey van der Meer表示，这表明当我们手写时，我们的记忆力更好。这是因为写作涉及复杂的动作，会激活大脑的更多区域。大脑活动的增加给了大脑更多的‘钩子’来挂住你的记忆，”她解释道)”可知，Audrey van der Meer试图解释为什么手写有助于记住信息。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In fact, its authors point out, computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed, they add.(事实上，它的作者指出，电脑和其他有键盘的设备在现代社会已经成为必需品。他们补充说，键盘尤其有利于那些有特殊需要的人（比如他们使用手有困难的人），而且在速度方面，打字比书写要好)”可知，该研究的作者认为打字仍然是至关重要和有益的。故选B。