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It is easy to get carried away in an argument.
While having a rational conversation with someone who has a different opinion might seem like a challenge, it is possible. One way is to approach the other person with empathy.
The Empathy Challenge is an exercise created by Zoe Chance, senior lecturer at the Yale School of Management. At Yale, Chance teaches a course called “Mastering Influence and Persuasion” where students learn to communicate more effectively.
In her blog, Chance explains that it’s important to listen to people who disagree with you. “As they explain their position, you listen for their underlying values. Finally, you look for common ground as you reflect those values back. That’s it.”
Chance first took this challenge herself before asking her students to try. As she couldn’t understand why many people chose to vote for Donald Trump, she found three Trump’s voters and spoke with them.
Through asking questions, Chance was able to empathize with them and realize they had similar feelings. One man, an Orthodox Jew, explained that he supported Trump because Trump’s daughter and son-in-law are Jewish. The next man was a Russian immigrant passionate about freedom. The third was a lawyer who believed that authenticity (真诚) was important in political leaders.
Although Chance and Chose people had different political beliefs, they were able to relate to the life values of others. And that’s the point of the exercise-to understand others as fellow human beings.
1．Which of the following does the Empathy Challenge faces on?
A．Leadership skills. B．Public speaking skills.
C．Communication skills. D．Problem solving skills.
2．What does Chance suggest people do when handling a disagreement?
A．Defend their position. B．Find common ground.
C．Reflect on their own values. D．Meet the needs of others.
3．What drove the three men to vote for Donald Tramp?
A．Their life values. B．Their career history.
C．Their family background. D．Their childhood experience.
4．What’s the best title for the passage?
A．Respect different perspectives B．Zoe Chance’s empathy
C．Vote for Trump D．Chancels challenge

The Best Photography Contests to Enter
Moscow International Foto Awards
Deadline: April 30,2023
Prize: The Photographer of the Year title along with a $ 3,000 prize
There are nine: categories for you to enter. The entry expenses vary according to the level of proficiency, and students can enter at a reduced price. Here you can hand in up to twenty images. which can be individual images or photo series in either category.
Monochrome Photography Awards
Deadline: November 13,2022
There’re thirteen categories to enter, ranging across landscapes, fashion and abstract photography. If you’re in the top three of any of them, you will get a certificate and an exhibition of-your work. Each image costs $15.The only rule is that the image has to be black and white.
Prize:$ 2,000,certificate and exhibition
World Press Photography Awards
Deadline: January 13,2023
Prize:$ 5,000 for each category
There’re eight categories for you to enter. Each of these is aiming to find the best visual journalist in that particular field. Every category is judged by three photographers specializing in that area. The competition definitely captures the reality of our world. If you’re a press photographer and feel like you’re excellent at capturing important contemporary topics, this contest is for you.
BigPicture Natural World Photography Awards
Deadline: March 3,2023
Prize: Each category winner receives $1,000
The contest accepts nature, wildlife and protection images from all around the world, organized into seven categories. Sea life, wild animals, and humans’ interaction with nature are especially welcome. You can hand in up to 10 single images for $ 25,or 4-6 images in the Photo Story category for $ 10.
5．What is special about Moscow International Foto Awards?
A．It only accepts color images.
B．It has the biggest number of categories.
C．There are discounts for students.
D．Participants have to hand in 20 images.
6．Which contest best suits a photographer working for a newspaper?
A．Moscow International Foto Awards.
B．Monochrome Photography Awards.
C．World Press Photography Awards.
D．BigPicture Natural World Photography Awards.
7．Which image is most suitable for BigPicture Natural World Photography Awards?
A．A new start.
B．Meet the muse.
C．Times change.
D．At one with nature.

Take our challenge ( for a chance to win a £50 National Book Token (代金券) and a bundle (捆) of books worth more than £200.
Where are you going this summer? How about visiting a village in the Himalayas or going on an adventure in 19th century Amsterdam? Perhaps you’d prefer to meet a Jamaican freedom fighter? Set your reading superpowers free and find out just how far a good book can take you. Follow these three simple steps to complete the challenge.
Choose and read three books
This might just be the most difficult part of the challenge - there are so many great books. If you can’t decide what to read, take a look at the next two pages where you’ll see the 50 books our experts have chosen just for you this summer.
Rate (划分等级) and review
When you finish reading each book, rate it by filling in the stars on the form on page 20. Three stars is the highest rating and one is the lowest. Next, describe the book in three words. If you’d like to write a longer review, use the lined space on the form to share your thoughts.
Enter our prize draw
When you’ve filled in the form, take a photo of it and email it to competitions@ theweekjunior.co.uk with the words SUMMER OF READING in the subject line. Every form we receive will be entered into a prize draw to win books and book tokens (see page 20 for prize detail sand terms and conditions).
8．What does the author think the hardest part of this challenge is?
A．Choosing and reading three books. B．Rating the chosen books.
C．Reviewing three books. D．Finding 50 great books.
9．What should a person do to take part in the challenge?
A．Buy a bundle of books. B．Email the required photo.
C．Rate and review 50 books. D．Ask for help from experts.
10．Where can the text be found?
A．In a novel. B．In a book review. C．In a history book. D．In a magazine.

America is a mobile society. Friendships between Americans can be close and real , yet disappear soon if situations change. Neither side feels hurt by this. Both may exchange Christmas greetings for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while then no more. If the same two people meet again by chance, even years later, they pick up the friendship. This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand, because friendships between us flower more slowly but then may become lifelong feelings, extending(延伸)sometimes deeply into both families.
Americans are ready to receive us foreigners at their homes, and share their holidays and their home life. They will enjoy welcoming us and be pleased if we accept their hospitality(好客)easily.
Another difficult point for us Chinese to understand Americans is that although they include us warmly in their personal everyday life, they don’t show their politeness to us if it requires a great deal of time. This is usually the opposite of the practice in our country where we may be generous with our time. Sometimes, we, as hosts, will appear at airports even in the middle of the night to meet a friend. We may take days off to act as guides for our foreign friends. The Americans, however, express their welcome usually at home, but truly can not manage a great deal of time to do with a visitor outside their daily routine. They will probably expect us to get ourselves from the airport to our own hotel by bus. And they expect that we will phone them from there. Once we arrive at their homes, the welcome will be full, warm and real. We will find ourselves treated hospitably.
For the Americans, it is often considered friendlier to invite a friend to their homes than to go to restaurants, except for purely business matters. So accept their hospitality at home!
11．The writer of this passage must be________.
A．an American B．a Chinese C．a professor D．a student
12．What does the underlined phrase “ generous with our time ” in Paragraph 3 probably mean ?
A．Willing to spend time. B．Serious about time.
C．Careful with time. D．Strict with time.
13．When we arrive in America to visit an American friend, we will be________.
A．warmly welcomed at the airport B．offered a ride to his home
C．treated kindly at his home D．treated to dinner in a restaurant
14．What is the best title for this passage ?
A．Friendships between Chinese
B．Friendships between Americans
C．Americans’ hospitality
D．Americans’ and Chinese people’s different views on friendship

A recent study by a group of researchers found that there is a link between happiness and a term that the researchers coined called “relational diversity.”
Using public data from sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the World Health Organization, the researchers were able to analyze data sets and survey responses from people who had shared their daily habits, schedules and interactions. They noticed a clear relationship between relational diversity and overall levels of satisfaction.
Hanne Collins, a Harvard Business School doctoral student who co-authored the study, says that relational diversity is composed of two elements: richness and evenness.
Richness measures relationship categories, or how many kinds of people you interact with in a day. That could be your romantic partner, a family member, a neighbor or a stranger. “The more relationship categories they talk to in a day and the more even their conversations are across those categories, the happier they are. And we find this in a large sample across many countries,” Collins said.
Evenness relates to the distribution of conversations among those different relationship categories. Some people may find themselves interacting with colleagues at work more than, say, their family members. “If you have a few conversations with colleagues, a few with friends, a few with a romantic partner or a couple chats with strangers, thats going to be more even across these categories,” Collins explained.
Ultimately, Collins says, the study gives insight to the idea that humans are social creatures at heart. Having a support system is important, but it goes beyond your inner circle. “Its about this mix. Its about connecting with people who are close to you, who are maybe less close to you, who connect you with other people, who provide different kinds of support,” she said. “Essentially, the idea is that the more diverse your social portfolio (社交档案), the happier you are and the higher your well-being.”
Next time you consider striking up a conversation with a stranger in line at the grocery store or while waiting at the coffee shop, keep in mind that it might be beneficial to your well-being.
15．How does the author explain the term “relational diversity”?
A．By listing statistics. B．By making comparison.
C．By giving definitions and examples. D．By describing the process.
16．Who is the happiest according to the study?
A．A person who interacts most with his family members.
B．A person who communicates frequently with his friends.
C．A person who seldom strikes up conversations with strangers.
D．A person who has ever conversations with many different people.
17．Which of the statements about the study is true?
A．Researchers came up with a new concept.
B．It shows that a support system is not necessary.
C．Researchers collected data by conducting experiments.
D．It was led by a doctoral student from Harvard Business School.
18．What is the writers attitude towards the result of the study?
A．Neutral. B．Skeptical.
C．Opposed. D．Approving.

Each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day is observed to strengthen the health awareness and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. And a hand—shaped robot called “Pepe”, which encourages kids to wash their hands, has helped pupils at a remote Indian primary school to develop habits of personal hygiene (卫生).
Pepe was fixed on the wall above a hand—washing station at Wayanad Government Primary School in Kerala, which has about 100 pupils aged 5 and 10. A small video screen behind the green plastic Pepe acted as a “mouth”, allowing researchers to tele—operate the robot to speak to the pupils and draw their attention to the poster outlining the steps of effective hand—washing. A set of moving “eyes” helped Pepe pay attention to the children’s actions.
The robot helped pupils wash their hands more effectively, increasing their rates of hand—washing by 40 percent. Pupils spent twice as long washing their hands after Pepe’s arrival. And more than 95% of the students could correctly determine when hand—washing with soap has to be done—before a meal and after a visit to the toilet.
Hand—washing is one of the most effective ways against the spread of diarrhea and respiratory infections. Dr. Amol Deshmukh, from the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science, led the project in partnership with colleagues from Amrita University. He said, “We were delighted by the success of Pepe’s visit to this primary school. The children were excited to interact with this relatively simple machine, which was clearly good for keeping their hands clean. Dr. Bhavani from Amrita University said,” AMMACHI (Amrita Multi Modal Application and Computer Human Interaction) Labs have taken multi plans to address common challenges facing low—income rural communities in India and worldwide using technology.”
19．Why was “Pepe” fixed at the Primary School?
A．To watch on pupil’ actions. B．To wash children’s hands.
C．To freshen the environment. D．To develop children’s health habits.
20．How did the robot bring changes to the pupils?
A．By playing with pupils. B．By providing knowledge.
C．By offering pupils soap. D．By washing pupils’ hands.
21．What can you learn about Pepe’s visit to the primary school?
A．It was a failure. B．It had no effect.
C．It was a success. D．It was a waste of time.
22．What does the underlined word “address” in the last paragraph mean?
A．deal with. B．write a place on. C．make a speech to. D．speak to.

A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
Disney­MGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great movie­themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
23．Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?
A．Disneyland & Universal Studios. B．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom.
C．EPCOT & Disney­MGM Studios. D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios.
24．Which park has the longest history?
A．Disneyland, California. B．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida.
C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. D．Disney­MGM Studios, Florida.
25．What’s the purpose of the passage?
A．To attract tourists to these theme parks. B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today.
C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks. D．To compare attractions in different theme parks.

I grew up with a four-year gap between myself and my younger brother. It was a distance in age to keep us close as we got older, but also an age gap to make sure we lived our own lives in completely different ways. Having a younger brother while I was a girl was a lot of work, for there was a lot of fighting.
However, as we've got older, we've become closer, and I've learned several things in life from my younger brother that I didn't realize I needed before.
My younger brother is one of the most talented and creative souls I've known. He's continually feeding his creativity with new art forms and new instruments. He always seeks to understand and learn more about the world around him. He's helped remind me through his actions and words that giving up on creativity is something a person should never do.
My younger brother has also been through hard times, but he's able to focus on learning from the hard times, unlike me, who tends to hold on to every little thing from my life. It's always been difficult for me to let things go and move on, but my younger brother has been an inspiration for me to try harder at letting go.
My younger brother has always been a more introverted type, and if you speak to him, you're lucky to get over three words out of him at a time. Because of this, he's certainly learned the whole "actions speak louder than words" thing. But, I've realized from my brother that I needn't speak to fill the silence. Sometimes, it's necessary to spend some of your time in silence and reflect in it.
26．What does the author think of growing up as the older sister?
A．Boring but warm. B．Peaceful and easy.
C．Enjoyable and exciting. D．Troubling but inspiring.
27．What do the author's little brotherˈs actions suggest to her?
A．Trying to learn new instruments. B．Keeping feeding her creativity.
C．Moving on with the past kept in mind. D．Focusing on little details of everything.
28．What might the introverted people be like according to paragraph 5?
A．They are quiet. B．They are talented.
C．They are positive. D．They are friendly.
29．What is the best title for the text?
A．The Relationship between My Brother and Me
B．The Great Spirits of My Younger Brother
C．Advice Provided by My Younger Brother
D．Lessons Learned from My Younger Brother

We humans are addicted to sugar. That makes sense. All animals need sugar to live. It’s the fuel that powers our cells. So it’s not surprising that we’re born to want the sweet stuff.
Sugar stores the sun’s energy like a battery. After a meal, your body breaks down foods into their building blocks. It uses some sugar for energy right away. The rest get stored for the body to break down later. It’s a myth that sugar makes you extremely excited, but having a sugary snack can give you a quick burst of energy. That’s because the sugar in sweet foods is easy for your body to turn into fuel. When you eat other kinds of foods, like vegetables, it takes longer for your body to break the sugar down.
These days it’s easy to find sweet snacks. Sodas, candy, cakes and even foods that seem healthy, such as yogurt, can be packed with sugar. Food makers add sugar, because they know that to humans, sweet makes everything taste better. Americans eat about 20 teaspoons of extra sugar every day. That’s more than what is good for us.
Eating too much sugar can cause more than a stomachache. It can make people overweight, decay the teeth and even cause diabetes(糖尿病). However, experts aren’t worried about naturally sweet foods — the problem is added sugar. So go ahead and enjoy sweet apples or even sugar­rich carrots that are also full of vitamins and other good stuff.
Even cake is great once in a while, as long as you don’t overdo it. After all, no one wants life to be dull. And your body needs its fuel!
30．The first two paragraphs are mainly developed by ________．
A．giving examples B．problem and solution
C．cause and effect D．making comparisons
31．People may be tricked into eating too much sugar because ________．
A．so-called healthy food can be packed with sugar
B．we’re born to want the sweet stuff
C．no one wants life to be boring
D．sugar is the fuel for the plants and animals on the earth
32．What does the author want to stress in Paragraph 4?
A．We’d better say no to sweet foods.
B．We’d better consume sugar from natural sources.
C．Eating too much sugar is bad for our health.
D．Experts are worried about added sugar.
33．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Sugar Is Everywhere B．Sugar Brings Happiness
C．Why Do We Love Sugar? D．Why Does Sugar Make Us Fat?

Think about the last time you did something that you found difficult. Was it working out a puzzle or working hard on your math homework? Can you remember the expression you had on your face? Most people will press their lips together and frown when they are doing something they find difficult. This is normally seen as a sign of effort. Now we’ve found that it can also say more than that.
A recent study at the University of Portsmouth in England suggests that the human expression of effort and frustration is our way of asking others for help. Scientists at the university gave children and chimps an impossible puzzle to work out. When the children couldn’t work out the puzzle, their faces expressed determination and effort. The chimps did not. Humans and chimps, however, have many facial expressions that share the same meaning. A human smile is the same as a chimp showing its teeth in happiness. Scientists believe that over time, humans have evolved (进化) to use this facial expression to ask for help. We have also learned to respond to it by offering help.
According to Dr Albert Mehrabian, a well-known professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), only 7% of human communication happens through words and 55% is through body language. Therefore, understanding expressions is second nature to human beings.
With this in mind, next time you see a person with a frustrated expression, listen to your heart and stop to lend them a hand.
34．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A．The occasion. B．The facial expression. C．The puzzle. D．A sign of effort.
35．What do people express through the facial expression of effort or frustration according to the recent study?
A．They need others’ help. B．They can do things themselves.
C．They will give up. D．They want to be alone.
36．What do we know about the chimps in the study?
A．They had no difficulty working out the puzzle.
B．They smiled as they worked out the puzzle.
C．Their faces didn’t show determination or effort.
D．They used other expressions to ask for help.
37．What does Dr Albert Mehrabian say about human communication?
A．It happens more through body language.
B．It doesn’t have to use any word at all.
C．Facial expression hides true feelings.
D．Spoken language is more powerful.

For a long time, comedy has been referred to as a profession for men only. But this has changed in recent years. Many female comics have made themselves outstanding on the stage not by ignoring the issues of gender (性别) inequality, but by bringing them to light.
Yang Li, 28, a stand-up comedy for about three years, focuses on the difficulties females face. For example, recently she bitingly joked about how women are represented in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “In the film, The Avengers, there are six heroes, and only one of them is a woman, whose superpower is the ability to slow down her aging. How exactly can she be designed to save the world by surviving until all the bad guys die?” she said.
Despite getting more important roles, women still face challenges in the comedy industry. “I’ve found that the audience tend to be more judgmental about a female comedian’s appearance,” said Yang Mengqi, an outstanding comic. To avoid unwelcome attention, female comics have to be especially smart in choosing what clothes they wear to perform.
The other challenge is that females are sometimes taken less seriously, despite plenty of evidence of their talent and dedication in the field with males in the majority. Maple Zuo is a comic who performs in both English and Mandarin. “It’s hard to fit in when I’m the only female comedian at a show.” said Zuo, who has toured internationally. “Every time there’s a comedy scene party, they are naturally divided up into two groups: one for the male comics, the other for their girlfriends, she said. “I always end up hanging out with the girlfriends.”
Even so, many Chinese female comics feel optimistic about their future. Yang said, “When people ask what has motivated me to stick with stand-up comedy, my response is simple: I hope to use whatever influence I have to improve gender equality.”
38．Why did Yang Li joke about the role of the woman hero in The Avengers?
A．The woman hero is less brave than male heroes.
B．The woman hero has the power to defend the world.
C．There is only one woman surviving in the world.
D．The role shows the negative image about women.
39．What is the example of Maple Zuo used to show about female comics?
A．They are particular about clothing. B．They are not always valued.
C．They have a talent for acting. D．They are often treated critically.
40．What is Yang Li’s attitude toward the future of female comics?
A．Confused. B．Content. C．Disturbed. D．Hopeful.
41．What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?
A．To introduce the development of the comedy industry
B．To comment on the roles women comics play.
C．To present the challenges that female comics face.
D．To argue for the achievements of female comics.

Feeling good and having humor in our lives can do wonders for our position and productivity, which means that there is definitely a place for some humor on the job. Having a smiling face will help your co-workers and supervisors feel better around you, and you may well end up harvesting rewards by laughing more in the workplace. But you need to know how to apply humour to your work environment.
One of the main rules with humour in the workplace is to avoid argument when you are joking on the job. Stay well away from joking about political affairs, race and religion. Never make fun of other people within your organization, as you are trying to win friends with the people you work with, and not set against them. If you can’t help yourself, please be extremely careful.
Making jokes about the ups and downs of your trade is a safe way to the place of work. You will have the benefit of knowing exactly what your co-workers have to face each day, and it’s much better as it helps to let go of tensions and lower stress levels by getting them to chuckle(低声地笑)about the situations they come across frequently.
The very best time for some humor is when you are not working, but still in the region of the people you work with, such as a coffee or lunch break. You can also make an effort to be funny on the job, but when you are working, it’s a good idea to use jokes much more thinly than you would normally do.
In general, humour in the workplace is a superb area to flex your creative muscles and be a great help to your job.
42．Which of the following best describes the function of humor in the workplace?
A．Special. B．Convincing. C．Rewarding. D．Ordinary.
43．What topic is safe to joke about at work?
A．Politics. B．Work. C．Race. D．Religion.
44．What does the underlined word “thinly” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A．Humorously. B．Secretly. C．Directly. D．Infrequently.
45．What is the best title for the text?
A．Views on making friends at work
B．Ways of making humour at work
C．Benefits of being humorous at work
D．Attitudes towards making humor at work

Top Kid-Friendly Summer Vacations
Dude Ranch
If you have little cowboys and cowgirls at home, thrill them by visiting a dude ranch(度假牧场) on your next vacation. Your children can learn about nature, enjoy horse back riding, and gain an entirely new perspective. You can choose between programs that have you spending quality time with your kids, and programs that are for children only. This summer, experience the perfect combination of work and play, and enjoy the great outdoors at a dude ranch!
For more information, visit: www.Ranchweb.com
Six Flags Great Adventure
Review a classic vacation by visiting one of the most renowned theme park chains in the country. With locations all over the US, there’s sure to be a Six Flags near you. Take the whole family and be back at work on Monday. Escape the summer heat with countless water rides, or get excited with a thrill ride. Take your kids to have brunch with Bugs Bunny, or check out the new Safari Park, where you can interact with real animals.
For more information, visit:www.sixflags. com
Rosewell UFO Festival
Do you have sci-fi fans in your household? Encourage their interests and experience a special vacation at the annual Rosewell UFO Festival, held every year in early July. Come in costume if you wish, and join the parade. Attend lectures by famous authors and researchers, or watch up-and-coming bands perform. Even if you’re not a believer, you can still enjoy the artwork, music, and great celebration.
For more information, visit: www.roswellufofestival. com
Earthplace
Being green is not easy, but it can be fun if you visit the exhibits at Earthplace in Westport, Connecticut. This 62-acre wildlife reserve is committed to educating the public about the environment and promoting positive action to preserve nature. The exhibits provide hands-on features that make learning fun for your kids. After touring the exhibits, visit the garden and the playground, and enjoy the summer weather.
For more information, visit: www. earthplace. org
46．What do Dude Ranch and Six Flags Great Adventure have in common?
A．They are suitable for a family vacation. B．They only provide programs for kids.
C．They allow people to have brunch. D．They provide thrill rides.
47．What can you do at Rosewell UFO Festival?
A．Travel in space. B．Act on the stage.
C．Watch bands perform. D．Give lectures.
48．Which will you join if you are interested in protecting wild animals?
A．Dude Ranch. B．Six Flags Great Adventure.
C．Rosewell UFO Festival. D．Earthplace.

My Favourite Books
Jo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series (系列) of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.
Matilda
Roald Dahl
I once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl’s writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful worlds. Matilda’s battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, are equally funny and frightening, but they’re also aspirational.
After Dark
Haruki Murakami
It’s about two sisters — Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse “night people” who are hiding secrets.
Gone Girl
Gillian Flynn
Roald Dahl’s writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful worlds. Matilda’s battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, are equally funny and frightening, but they’re also aspirational.
After Dark
Haruki Murakami
It’s about two sisters — Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse “night people” who are hiding secrets.
Gone Girl
Gillian Flynn
There was a bit of me that didn’t want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. There’s tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It’s a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what’s going on is horribly enjoyable.
The Stand
Stephen King
This is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world’s population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.
49．Who does “I” refer to in the text?
A．Stephen King. B．Gillian Flynn. C．Jo Usmar. D．Roald Dahl
50．Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?
A．Cosmopolitan. B．Matilda. C．After Dark. D．The Stand.
51．What kind of book is Gone Girl?
A．A folk tale. B．A biography. C．A love story. D．A horror story.

In 2013, Gabby Frost founded Buddy Project when she was 15. At that time her best friend had been diagnosed (诊断) with a mental health condition, and that was the first time she was made aware of what mental illness was. She wanted to learn more and develop a good support system for her.
Mental illness affects tens of millions of people in the United States each year, yet only half receive treatment, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health. Buddy Project’s website says the service is not a substitute for therapy or other types of mental health care, and that it directs people to resources for further help.
Since founding the organization as a high school student, Frost has helped more than 200,000 participants find a new friend. On the day when Buddy Project was launched, she used her powerful social media presence to attract nearly 3,000 participants. “This was around the time when teens really began talking about mental health and found a supportive community online to talk about it,” she said.
One of the biggest social barriers she had to jump over was that people didn’t view her seriously because she was a 15-year-old girl, and even now, she’s still a young woman. “Sometimes it’s frustrating because people don’t think what I do is needed or they don’t think I’m professional,” she said. “Most people are blown away that a 20-year-old girl is running this and that it’s one person doing this but not a whole team. I’m just lucky that I’ve found a support system that has been able to help my mum and me with the project.”
52．Why did Gabby Frost set up Buddy Project?
A．To treat her mental disease.
B．To know what causes mental illness.
C．To help her friend to fight the mental disease.
D．To cure those with mental illness.
53．What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A．Americans pay little attention to mental health.
B．Many Americans have trouble with mental health.
C．Buddy Project provides financial aid for patients.
D．Buddy Project can cure those with mental illness.
54．What problem did Frost face?
A．She couldn’t get support from her mother.
B．She couldn’t help so many patients at a time.
C．She wasn’t able to attract enough participants.
D．She wasn’t thought well of because of her age.
55．What do the underlined words “blown away” probably mean?
A．Completely defeated. B．Totally convinced.
C．Strongly impressed. D．Fully satisfied.

No matter how advanced technology gets, it can never be a substitute for good doctors and medical workers. During this year alone, health care professionals from all over the world have been putting themselves in a harmful way to treat COVID-19 patients. In times like this it is more important than ever that everyone has access to a doctor. But, according to statistics from the WHO, China has 19.79 medical doctors per 10,000 people (2017), the US has 26.12, and the UK has 27.86.
However, the rise of telemedicine allows doctors to make better use of their time and provides better health care access, especially for those in rural areas. Telemedicine is the remote delivery of health care services, including online consultations and diagnoses, and remote patient monitoring.
According to the World Economy Forum, nearly every other industry adopted widespread use of conference calls, and more recently, used video chats in order to cooperate remotely, while health care providers and patients both hesitated to adopt these tools to deliver health care. However, COVID-19 could push them to adopt the new approach. Having one of the best health care systems in the world, Switzerland already offers virtual video appointments for private patients, and with cloud computing, this care can go even further.
With patient data being stored in the cloud, medical records can be easily shared and updated by all health care providers when required. With the addition of powerful cloud networks, wearable technology, such as bracelets, can monitor a patient’s key signs from their homes, removing the need for hospital care.
Seema, administrator of Medicare and Medicaid Centre, told the Wall Street Journal, “The arrival of telehealth has been just completely speeded, and it’s taken this crisis to push us to a new frontier.” Indeed, telemedicine will have a huge effect on medical care, allowing for more personalized treatment of patients after COVID-19 has relieved.
56．What service doesn’t telemedicine offer to online patients?
A．Online operations. B．Online consultations.
C．Remote patient monitoring. D．Virtual video appointments.
57．What is Seema’s attitude towards the future of telemedicine?
A．Worried. B．Doubtful.
C．Optimistic. D．Cautious.
58．What can we infer from the text?
A．The number of medical doctors per 10,000 is relatively small in China.
B．The UK has the largest number of medical doctors in the world.
C．Only Switzerland has the most developed medical system in the world.
D．Conference calls and video chats have been used widely in telemedicine.
59．Which of the following can be the best title for this text?
A．The side effects of COVID-19 B．Online medical care
C．The shortage of medical care D．The advanced medical technology

As an English teacher, I found that English slang (俚语) can be more difficult for those who learn English as a second language to understand. It can be confusing too. This became clear when I was talking to one of my students, Cathy, in Japan. “Excuse me, Miss White. I want to go to buy a notebook outside the school.” “It’s bucketing outside,” I said. It is an English slang expression which means “it is raining”. However, she didn’t seem to understand what I said.
The point I’m trying to get across is that being puzzled about English slang in the beginning is rather natural because it is what makes the language special. But learning some slang is a fantastic way of understanding the culture of a country. English does have some interesting slang. Here is some of my favorite slang which is common in Northern Ireland.
To keel over: If someone keels over, it basically means that he/she has fallen over because he/she has passed out or died.
To be in bed with your head: This is used to describe someone who has gone to bed because he/she has a headache.
To upset the apple cart: This means that someone has caused trouble or upset someone’s plans.
Dead on: This means “exactly right”, “perfect”, or shows that someone agrees with what you’ve said.
Slang can be difficult to learn but it’s really impressive when you get it right! Slang also helps you sound friendly, so it’s great for making friends. If you can use some of these English expressions in a conversation, people will be amazed!
60．How did Cathy feel when the author said “It’s bucketing outside”?
A．She was unhappy. B．She was surprised.
C．She was worried. D．She was puzzled.
61．What does the author think of English slang according to Paragraph 2?
A．It tells us the history of a country. B．It is created by language teachers.
C．It reflects the culture of a country. D．It is used to impress foreigners.
62．If someone says “Does the word   “lift” mean ‘elevator’?”, what could you say?
A．I keel over. B．You’re dead on.
C．You upset the apple cart. D．I’m in bed with my head.
63．In which part of a newspaper can we read this text?
A．Culture. B．Science. C．Travel. D．Lifestyle.

When was the last time your family sat down together to have a dinner?
The speed at which we live today no longer allows for slow eating habits. Most people work long hours. There is lots of fast food and eating out is now on the increase. Often, food is eaten in front of the television in silence, or a child eats alone in front of the computer.
When I was a child, every evening around the same time, one of the children would be asked to set the table, and then we’d go and wash our hands before the meal. This was the time of day when we would talk about our day at school. But now things have changed a lot.
A family environment plays an important role for children in learning to communicate with others and understanding table manners, such as waiting for others to finish before leaving the table and not speaking with a mouth full of food. Parents’ likes and dislikes of a certain food will also influence a child’s own likes and dislikes. Studies have shown that children who often eat with their families have better results at school than children who eat with their families less than twice a week.
Regular meal times give children the chance to discuss their problems with family members. They can also learn to respect others around the table. Talking to your children over dinner is the best way of having their-trust. Children learn good eating habits from their parents at a very young age. Family meals are important. Prepare them for your children.
64．Some families eat less together because _________.
A．people are busy with their work B．most children live in a school
C．food in the restaurant is better D．table manners change a lot
65．While the writer was young , he_________.
A．never had meals with his families.
B．he usually left the table before others finish their meals
C．he enjoyed having meals together with his families
D．had meals with his families in the same way as now.
66．Children who often eat with their families _________.
A．prefer to share food with others. B．turn out to do better in their studies.
C．show concerns about families. D．are interested in cooking.
67．Who do you think this passage is written for?
A．children. B．students.
C．parents. D．grandparents.

Diamond Ranch High School Student-Parent Handbook
Academic Year
The academic year begins on August 11, 2022 and ends on May 27, 2023 -two semesters Semester examinations are administered by specific examiners. Students who are absent from exams are not allowed to take a make-up exam and will have Grade F on their report card.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
AP courses give students the chance to do college-level work. Successful scores in AP exams earn students college credits in high school. There’s no need to pay extra tuition. We participate in this nation-wide program of college instruction conducted by the College Entrance Examinations Board. But because of the strict and demanding nature of AP courses students must meet entrance criteria for these classes.
Saturday School
Saturday School is sponsored. Jt is neither a punishment nor a disciplinary consequence. It is a program that allows students to participate in enrichment activities or to receive tutoring on selected Saturdays throughout the school year Sessions begin at 8:00 AM and end at noon.
Peer Consultation
In addition to the school consultants and psychologist,we have a Peer Consultation program. Peer consultants are students who are trained as facilitators to solve students’ conflicts. Students wishing the services of Peer Consultants should contact Mr.Loren Grover, complete the online form or contact their consultant.
The Career Center
It is committed to helping students explore various careers and college programs that fit their interests. College representatives visit our campus yearly, providing information and assisting in the admissions process. The career center provides
● College Information
● Job Postings and Listings
●Financial Aid Information
●Scholarship Information
●Work Experience and Work Permits
68．What consequence will students face if they miss the semester exam?
A．Failing the exam. B．Canceling scholarship.
C．Taking a make-up exam D．Having a college-level exam
69．What is the feature of the AP courses according to the text?
A．Free college credits. B．Formal college diploma
C．Strict instructors. D．Unconditional entrance.
70．Who can students turn to when they have issues with classmates?
A．Saturday School tutors. B．College representatives.
C．School peer consultants. D．Career Center assistants.




参考答案：
1．C
2．B
3．A
4．A

【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述了虽然与持不同意见的人进行理性对话似乎是一种挑战，但这是可能的。一种方法是用同理心接近对方，即尊重不同的观点或立场。
1．细节理解题。根据第三段“The Empathy Challenge is an exercise created by Zoe Chance, senior lecturer at the Yale School of Management. At Yale, Chance teaches a course called “Mastering Influence and Persuasion” where students learn to communicate more effectively.(Empathy Challenge是由耶鲁大学管理学院高级讲师Zoe Chance发起的一项练习。在耶鲁大学，Chance教授一门名为“掌握影响力和说服”的课程，让学生学习如何更有效地沟通)”可知，the Empathy Challenge面对的是沟通技巧。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第四段“As they explain their position, you listen for their underlying values. Finally, you look for common ground as you reflect those values back. That’s it.(当他们解释自己的立场时，你要倾听他们潜在的价值观。最后，当你反映这些价值观时，你要寻找共同点。就是这样)”可知，Chance建议人们在处理分歧时找到共同点。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“One man, an Orthodox Jew, explained that he supported Trump because Trump’s daughter and son-in-law are Jewish. The next man was a Russian immigrant passionate about freedom. The third was a lawyer who believed that authenticity(真诚) was important in political leaders.(一名正统犹太人解释说，他支持Trump是因为Trump的女儿和女婿是犹太人。下一个人是一个热爱自由的俄罗斯移民。第三位是一位律师，他认为真实对政治领导人来说很重要)”以及最后一段“Although Chance and Chose people had different political beliefs, they were able to relate to the life values of others.(虽然Chance和Chose的政治信仰不同，但他们都能认同他人的人生价值观)”可推知，三个人投票给Donald Trump是因为他们的人生价值观。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“While having a rational conversation with someone who has a different opinion might seem like a challenge, it is possible. One way is to approach the other person with empathy.(虽然与持不同意见的人进行理性的对话似乎是一种挑战，但这是可能的。一种方法是带着同理心接近对方)”可知，本文主要讲述了我们应该尊重不同的观点。由此可知，A选项“Respect different perspectives(尊重不同的观点)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。
5．C
6．C
7．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个摄影比赛的情况，介绍了每个比赛的截止日期、奖项设置以及题材要求等。
5．细节理解题。根据Moscow International Foto Awards部分中“The entry expenses vary according to the level of proficiency, and students can enter at a reduced price.(报名费根据熟练程度的不同而有所不同，学生可以以较低的价格报名)”可知，Moscow International Foto Awards的特别之处是对学生有折扣。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据World Press Photography Awards部分中“If you’re a press photographer and feel like you’re excellent at capturing important contemporary topics, this contest is for you. (如果你是一名新闻摄影师，并且觉得自己非常擅长捕捉重要的当代话题，那么这个比赛就是为你准备的)”可知，World Press Photography Awards最适合为报社工作的摄影师。故选C。
7．细节理解题。根据BigPicture Photography Awards部分中“The contest accepts nature, wildlife and protection images from all around the world, organized into seven categories. Sea life, wild animals, and humans’ interaction with nature are especially welcome.(该比赛接受来自世界各地的自然、野生动物和保护照片，分为七个类别。 特别欢迎海洋生物、野生动物以及人类与自然的互动类型)”可知，D选项“与自然融为一体”最适合参加BigPicture Photography Awards。故选D。
8．A
9．B
10．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章详细介绍了一项阅读挑战的相关信息。
8．细节理解题。根据Choose and read three books中的“This might just be the most difficult part of the challenge - there are so many great books. (这可能是挑战中最困难的部分——有那么多好书。)”可知，作者认为这个挑战中最难的部分是选择并阅读三本书。故选A。
9．细节理解题。根据Enter our prize draw中的“When you’ve filled in the form, take a photo of it and email it to competitions@ theweekjunior.co.uk with the words SUMMER OF READING in the subject line. (填写完表格后，拍张照片，并在邮件标题中注明“SUMMER of READING”，然后发邮件到competis@theweekjunior .co.uk。)”可知，参加挑战的人应该发送所需照片。故选B。
10．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Every form we receive will be entered into a prize draw to win books and book tokens (see page 20 for prize detail sand terms and conditions). (我们收到的每一张表格都将参加抽奖，以赢得书籍和书籍代币(请参阅第20页的奖品细节和条款和条件)。)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了一项关于阅读挑战详细信息。从而推断最有可能出现在杂志上。故选D。
11．B
12．A
13．C
14．D

【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章论述了中国人和美国人对待友谊的不同观点和方式。
11．细节理解题。根据第一段“This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand, because friendships between us flower more slowly but then may become lifelong feelings, extending(延伸)sometimes deeply into both families.(这对我们中国人来说是很难理解的，因为我们之间的友谊花得比较慢，但可能会变成一生的感情，有时会深入到两个家庭。)”和第三段“Another difficult point for us Chinese to understand Americans is that although they include us warmly in their personal everyday life, they don’t show their politeness to us if it requires a great deal of time.(我们中国人理解美国人的另一个难点是，尽管他们在日常生活中热情地对待我们，但如果这需要大量的时间，他们就不会对我们表现出礼貌。)”可知，这篇文章的作者一定是一个中国人。故选B。
12．词句猜测题。根据划线词前一句“although they include us warmly in their personal everyday lives, they don’t show their politeness to us if it requires a great deal of time. This is usually the opposite of the practice in our country(尽管美国人在他们的日常生活中热情地对待我们，但如果需要花费大量的时间，他们就不会表现出他们的礼貌。这通常与我们国家的做法相反)”可知，在中国，我们可能会慷慨地花时间。由此可以猜测，generous with our time意思为“在时间上很慷慨，愿意付出很多时间”。故选A。
13．细节理解题。根据第三段“The Americans, however, express their welcome usually at home, but truly can not manage a great deal of time to do with a visitor outside their daily routine. (然而，美国人通常是在家里表示欢迎，但在日常生活之外确实抽不出大量时间来接待客人。)”和“Once we arrive at their homes, the welcome will be full, warm and real. We will find ourselves treated hospitably. (一旦我们到达他们的家，欢迎将是充分的，热情和真实的。我们会受到热情款待。)”可知，当我们到美国去拜访一位美国朋友时，我们会在他家受到亲切的接待。故选C。
14．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别根据第一段“This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand, because friendships between us flower more slowly but then may become lifelong feelings, extending(延伸)sometimes deeply into both families.(这对我们中国人来说是很难理解的，因为我们之间的友谊花得比较慢，但可能会变成一生的感情，有时会深入到两个家庭。)”和第三段“Another difficult point for us Chinese to understand Americans is that although they include us warmly in their personal everyday life, they don’t show their politeness to us if it requires a great deal of time.(我们中国人理解美国人的另一个难点是，尽管他们在日常生活中热情地对待我们，但如果这需要大量的时间，他们就不会对我们表现出礼貌。)”可知，文章说明了美国人和中国人对友谊方面的不同观点和做法。文章标题应为“Americans’ and Chinese people’s different views on friendship(美国人和中国人对友谊的不同观点)”。故选D。
15．C
16．D
17．A
18．D

【导语】本文为一篇说明文。研究人员分析了美国劳工统计局和世界卫生组织等来源的公开数据，并调查了被调查者所分享的日常习惯、日程安排和互动，发现幸福和社会关系多样性之间存在联系，所以作者鼓励大家要多和陌生人交流。
15．推理判断题。根据第三段“Hanne Collins, a Harvard Business School doctoral student who co-authored the study, says that relational diversity is composed of two elements: richness and evenness. (该研究的合著者、哈佛商学院的博士生汉娜·柯林斯说，人际关系的多样性由两个因素组成：丰富性和均匀性)”，第四段“Richness measures relationship categories, or how many kinds of people you interact with in a day. That could be your romantic partner, a family member, a neighbor or a stranger. (丰富度衡量的是关系类别，也就是你每天与多少种人打交道。可能是你的恋人、家庭成员、邻居或陌生人)”，第五段“Evenness relates to the distribution of conversations among those different relationship categories. Some people may find themselves interacting with colleagues at work more than, say, their family members. “If you have a few conversations with colleagues, a few with friends, a few with a romantic partner or a couple chats with strangers, thats going to be more even across these categories,” Collins explained.(均匀性与这些不同关系类别之间的对话的分布有关。有些人可能会发现自己在工作中与同事的交流比与家人的交流更多。“如果你和同事聊几句，和朋友聊几句，和恋人聊几句，或者和陌生人聊几句，这些类别的情况会更平均，”柯林斯解释说)”可推知，作者对“人际关系的多样性”作了定义，并举例说明其丰富性和均匀性。故选C项。
16．推理判断题。根据第四段“Richness measures relationship categories, or how many kinds of people you interact with in a day. That could be your romantic partner, a family member, a neighbor or a stranger. “The more relationship categories they talk to in a day and the more even their conversations are across those categories, the happier they are. And we find this in a large sample across many countries,” Collins said.(丰富度衡量的是关系类别，也就是你每天与多少种人打交道。可能是你的恋人、家庭成员、邻居或陌生人。“他们一天中谈论的关系类别越多，而且谈话跨越这些类别的次数越多，他们就越快乐。我们在许多国家的大样本中发现了这一点，”柯林斯说)”可推知，研究表明，一个与许多不同的人交谈过的人是最幸福的。故选D项。
17．细节理解题。根据第一段“A recent study by a group of researchers found that there is a link between happiness and a term that the researchers coined called “relational diversity.” (一组研究人员最近的一项研究发现，幸福和一个研究人员创造的术语“关系多样性”之间存在联系)”可知，这个研究组在研究中，创造了新词 relational diversity；第六段的第一句“Ultimately, Collins says, the study gives insight to the idea that humans are social creatures at heart. (最终，柯林斯说，这项研究让人们深刻认识到，人类本质上是社会生物)”以及最后一句“Essentially, the idea is that the more diverse your social portfolio (社交档案), the happier you are and the higher your well-being. (从本质上讲，这个观点是你的社交档案越多样化，你就越快乐，你的幸福感就越高)”可知，研究人员提出了一个新的概念：幸福和社会关系多样性之间存在联系。故选A项。
18．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Next time you consider striking up a conversation with a stranger in line at the grocery store or while waiting at the coffee shop, keep in mind that it might be beneficial to your well-being. (下次当你想在杂货店排队或在咖啡店等的时候和陌生人搭讪时，请记住这可能对你的幸福有益)”可知，作者认同这项研究结果，鼓励大家多和陌生人交谈，增加幸福感。故选D项。
19．D
20．B
21．C
22．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了为了让孩子们养成洗手的好习惯，印度一学校在洗手站上方的墙安装了一个机器人来吸引学生的注意力，让他们勤洗手。这个机器人提高了学生洗手的频率。
19．细节理解题。根据第一段的“And a hand—shaped robot called “Pepe”, which encourages kids to wash their hands, has helped pupils at a remote Indian primary school to develop habits of personal hygiene (卫生).(一个叫“Pepe”的手形机器人鼓励孩子们洗手，它帮助印度一所偏远小学的学生养成了个人卫生习惯。)”可知，这个机器人就是为了鼓励学生养成洗手的好习惯。故选D项。
20．细节理解题。根据第二段的“A small video screen behind the green plastic Pepe acted as a “mouth”, allowing researchers to tele—operate the robot to speak to the pupils and draw their attention to the poster outlining the steps of effective hand—washing. A set of moving “eyes” helped Pepe pay attention to the children’s actions.(绿色塑料Pepe后面的一个小电视屏幕充当了一个“嘴”，使研究人员能够遥控机器人对学生说话，并把他们的注意力吸引到概述有效洗手步骤的海报上。一组移动的“眼睛”帮助佩佩注意孩子们的行动。)”可知，研究人员通过操控这个机器人来让学生关注墙上的海报，海报上有关于有效洗手的步骤，来告知学生如何洗手。因此可知，这个机器人是通过给学生传播一些关于洗手方面的知识来帮助学生养成勤洗手的习惯。故选B项。
21．推理判断题。根据第三段的“The robot helped pupils wash their hands more effectively, increasing their rates of hand—washing by 40 percent. Pupils spent twice as long washing their hands after Pepe’s arrival. And more than 95% of the students could correctly determine when hand—washing with soap has to be done—before a meal and after a visit to the toilet.(这个机器人帮助学生更有效地洗手，洗手率提高了40%。佩佩到来后，学生们洗手的时间增加了一倍。超过95%的学生能够正确判断何时必须用肥皂洗手——饭前和如厕后。)”可知，这个机器人的到来提高了学生的洗手率，使得学生洗手的时间增加了一倍，因此可知，它的到来是很成功的。故选C项。
22．词句猜测题。根据最后一段的“He said, “We were delighted by the success of Pepe’s visit to this primary school. The children were excited to interact with this relatively simple machine, which was clearly good for keeping their hands clean. Dr. Bhavani from Amrita University said,” AMMACHI (Amrita Multi Modal Application and Computer Human Interaction) Labs have taken multi plans to address common challenges facing low—income rural communities in India and worldwide using technology.”(他说：“我们对佩佩访问这所小学的成功感到高兴。孩子们兴奋地与这台相对简单的机器互动，这显然有利于保持他们的手干净。Amrita大学的Bhavani博士说：“AMMACHI (Amrita多模式应用和人机交互)实验室已经采取了多种计划，利用技术解决印度和全世界低收入农村社区面临的共同挑战。”)”可知，机器人的到来使得学生们养成勤洗手的习惯，因此可推知，研究者们利用科技解决了一些问题、一些挑战，因此可知划线词与A项“deal with解决”意义相近。故选A项。
23．B
24．A
25．C

【导语】本文是一篇应用文，文章向我们介绍了由一本著名杂志经过调查推选出来的位居世界前五位的游乐园。
23．细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.(该公园的设计和景点与阿纳海姆的迪士尼乐园没有太大区别)”并结合其所在段落的标题“Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida(魔法王国，迪斯尼世界，佛罗里达州)”可知，迪士尼乐园和魔法王国有类似的景点。故选B。
24．细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955.(自1955年7月17日该公园首次向游客开放以来，已经有超过5.15亿游客从世界各地来到这个美国地标)”可知，Disneyland是1955年开放的；根据第三段第一句“Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971.(“魔法王国”是位于佛罗里达州奥兰多附近布埃纳维斯塔湖的迪斯尼乐园的一个主题公园，于1971年10月1日开放)”可知，Magic Kingdom, Disney World是1971年开放的；根据第四段第二句“The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993.(该公园于1982年10月1日开放，从1982年到1993年被命名为艾波卡特中心)”可知，EPCOT，Disney World是1982年开放的；根据倒数第二段第一句“MGM’s streets are the home for some great movie­themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years.(米高梅的街道是一些伟大的电影主题景点的所在地，这些景点的历史不到30年)”可知，Disney-MGM Studios的历史不到30年。由此可知，Disneyland，California是历史最悠久的。故选A。
25．推理判断题。根据第一段“A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows(著名杂志《今日娱乐》每年都会对美国和海外的公园爱好者进行一项调查，根据调查结果，“世界上最好的5家游乐园”排名如下)”和下文对5个公园的介绍可知，本文旨在介绍世界上最好的娱乐公园。故选C。
26．D
27．B
28．A
29．D

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者和她弟弟变得越来越亲密，并且从弟弟那里学到了一些作者以前没有意识到她需要的东西。
26．推理判断题。由文章第一段“Having a younger brother while I was a girl was a lot of work, for there was a lot of fighting.(当我还是个女孩的时候，有一个弟弟是一件很辛苦的事，因为有很多争斗)”以及第二段“However, as we've got older, we've become closer, and I've learned several things in life from my younger brother that I didn't realize I needed before.(然而，随着年龄的增长，我们变得越来越亲密，我从我的弟弟那里学到了一些我以前没有意识到我需要的东西。)”可知，作为姐姐，有一个弟弟是令人感到麻烦但却能启发灵感的，作者能从他那里学到一些东西。故选D项。
27．细节理解题。由文章第三段“He's continually feeding his creativity with new art forms and new instruments. He always seeks to understand and learn more about the world around him. He's helped remind me through his actions and words that giving up on creativity is something a person should never do.(他不断地用新的艺术形式和新的乐器来激发他的创造力。他总是寻求理解和了解周围的世界。他用行动和言语提醒我，放弃创造力是一个人永远不应该做的事。)”可知，弟弟的行动向姐姐说明应该一直坚持拥有创造力。故选B项。
28．推理判断题。由后文“if you speak to him, you're lucky to get over three words out of him at a time. (如果你和他说话，你很幸运一次能从他那里听到三个字。)”和“Sometimes, it's necessary to spend some of your time in silence and reflect in it.(有时候，有必要在沉默中度过一些时间，并在其中反思。)”可知，introverted people应指“少话沉默的人”。故选A项。
29．主旨大意题。由文章第二段“However, as we've got older, we've become closer, and I've learned several things in life from my younger brother that I didn't realize I needed before.(然而，随着年龄的增长，我们变得越来越亲密，我从我的弟弟那里学到了一些我以前没有意识到我需要的东西。)”以及上下文可知，文章主要讲作者和她弟弟变得越来越亲密，并且从弟弟那里学到了一些作者以前没有意识到她需要的东西。所以D项Lessons Learned from My Younger Brother(从我弟弟那里学到的课程)符合文意。故选D项。
30．C
31．A
32．B
33．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了人们为什么对糖如此喜爱，糖给人带来能量。
30．推理判断题。根据第一自然段“So it’s not surprising that we’re born to want the sweet stuff.（所以，我们生来就想要甜的东西并不奇怪。）”和第二自然段“Sugar stores the sun’s energy like a battery.（糖像电池一样储存太阳的能量。）”可知，前两段主要是通过因果关系而发展的。故选C。
31．细节理解题。根据第三自然段“These days it’s easy to find sweet snacks. Sodas, candy, cakes and even foods that seem healthy, such as yogurt, can be packed with sugar.（现在很容易找到甜点心。苏打水、糖果、蛋糕甚至看起来健康的食物，如酸奶，都可以加糖。）”可知，人们可能会被骗吃太多的糖，因为所谓的健康食品可以包含很多糖。故选A。
32．细节理解题。根据第四自然段“However, experts aren’t worried about naturally sweet foods—the problem is added sugar. So go ahead and enjoy sweet apples or even sugar-rich carrots that are also full of vitamins and other good stuff.（然而，专家们并不担心天然甜味食品——问题是添加糖。所以，继续享用甜苹果，甚至富含维生素和其他有益物质的富含糖的胡萝卜。）”可知，作者想要在第四段中强调我们最好从天然来源摄取糖。故选B。
33．主旨大意题。阅读全文可知，糖能给人提供必要的能量，且易分解，人天生需要糖分；虽然甜食尝起来可口，但是食用过量的糖有害人体健康，我们最好食用不但富含糖分、还含有维生素和其他有益成分的天然食物。故C项最适合作本文的标题。
34．B
35．A
36．C
37．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人们在需要求助时的表情，最后作者呼吁我们，如果下次你看到有人表情沮丧，记得去帮助他。
34．词句猜测题。根据第一段的“Can you remember the expression you had on your face? Most people will press their lips together and frown when they are doing something they find difficult. This is normally seen as a sign of effort. Now we’ve found that it can also say more than that.(你还记得你脸上的表情吗？大多数人在做他们觉得困难的事情时会紧抿嘴唇，皱眉。这通常被视为努力的表现。现在我们发现它还能表达更多的信息)”可知，面部表情不但表达他正在努力，而且还有其他含义。“it”指的是面部表情，故选B。
35．细节理解题。根据第二段的“A recent study at the University of Portsmouth in England suggests that the human expression of effort and frustration is our way of asking others for help.(University of Portsmouth最近的一项研究表明，人类表达努力和沮丧的方式是向他人寻求帮助的方式)”可知，根据最近的研究，人们通过努力或沮丧的面部表情表达他们需要别人的帮助。故选A。
36．细节理解题。根据第二段的“When the children couldn’t work out the puzzle, their faces expressed determination and effort. The chimps did not.(当孩子们解不出谜语时，他们的脸上都流露出决心和努力。黑猩猩则不然)”可知，黑猩猩的脸上没有显示出决心和努力，故选C。
37．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“According to Dr Albert Mehrabian, a well-known professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), only 7% of human communication happens through words and 55% is through body language.(根据加州大学洛杉矶分校著名心理学教授Albert Mehrabian博士的研究，只有7%的人类交流是通过语言进行的，55%是通过肢体语言进行的)”可知，Albert Mehrabian博士对人类交流的看法是它更多地通过肢体语言发生。故选A。
38．D
39．B
40．D
41．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了女性喜剧演员面临的挑战。
38．推理判断题。根据第二段“For example, recently she bitingly joked about how women are represented in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.(例如，她最近以一个尖锐的笑话登上了头条，讲述了漫威电影世界中女性的形象)”和“In the film, The Avengers, there are six heroes, and only one of them is a woman, whose superpower is the ability to slow down her aging. How exactly can she be designed to save the world by surviving until all the bad guys die?(在电影《复仇者联盟》中，有六个英雄，其中只有一个是女性，她的超能力是延缓衰老的能力。她怎么能活到所有坏人都死了才拯救世界呢?)”可知，杨笠通过《复仇者联盟》中的黑寡妇这个角色开玩笑，是因为黑寡妇反映了社会对女性的负面刻板印象。故选D项。
39．推理判断题。根据第四段“The other challenge is that females are sometimes taken less seriously, despite plenty of evidence of their talent and dedication in the field with males in the majority.(另一个挑战是，女性有时不被重视，尽管在男性占多数的情况下，有大量证据表明她们在该领域有才华和奉献精神)”可推知，作者在后文以Maple Zuo为例，是为了说明女性喜剧演员经常被男性喜剧演员忽视。故选B项。
40．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Even so, many Chinese female comics feel optimistic about their future. Yang said, “When people ask what has motivated me to stick with stand-up comedy, my response is simple: I hope to use whatever influence I have to improve gender equality.”(即便如此，许多中国女喜剧演员还是对她们的未来感到乐观。杨笠说：“当人们问我坚持单口喜剧的动力是什么时，我的回答很简单：我希望利用我所拥有的一切影响力来促进性别平等。”)”可知，杨笠对于女性喜剧演员的未来充满希望。故选D项。
41．推理判断题。根据第一段“For a long time, comedy has been referred to as a profession for men only. But this has changed in recent years. Many female comics have made themselves outstanding on the stage not by ignoring the issues of gender inequality, but by bringing them to light.(很长一段时间以来，喜剧一直被视为男性的职业。但近年来，情况发生了变化。许多女性喜剧演员在舞台上留下了自己的印记，不是因为忽视了性别不平等的问题，而是因为揭示了这些问题)”，第二段“Yang Li, 28, a stand-up comedy for about three years, focuses on the difficulties females face.(28岁的杨笠就是其中之一。杨笠做了大约三年的脱口秀，经常关注女性面临的困难)”，第三段“Despite getting more important roles, women still face challenges in the comedy industry.(尽管获得了更重要的角色，但女性在喜剧行业仍面临挑战)”和第四段“The other challenge is that females are sometimes taken less seriously, despite plenty of evidence of their talent and dedication in the field with males in the majority. (另一个挑战是，女性有时不被重视，尽管在男性占多数的情况下，有大量证据表明她们在该领域有才华和奉献精神)”可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是为了展示女性喜剧演员面临的挑战。故选C项。
42．C
43．B
44．D
45．B

【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了如何将幽默运用到工作中的方法。
42．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Having a smiling face will help your co-workers and supervisors feel better around you, and you may well end up harvesting rewards by laughing more in the workplace.”（拥有一张微笑的脸会让你的同事和主管在你身边感觉更好，你也可能因为在职场中笑得更多而获得奖励。）可知，在工作场合保持幽默是有值得的并且有意义的。故选C项。
43．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Stay well away from joking about political affairs, race and religion.”（不要拿政治、种族和宗教开玩笑。）可知，在工作中是不能拿政治，种族和宗教开玩笑的，而work（工作）是可以开玩笑的对象。故选B项。
44．词义猜测题。根据划线词前文“The very best time for some humor is when you are not working, but still in the region of the people you work with, such as a coffee or lunch break.”（说点幽默的最佳时间是在你不工作的时候，但仍然和你的同事在一起的时候，比如喝咖啡或午休的时候。）及“You can also make an effort to be funny on the job, but when you are working, it’s a good idea to use jokes much more thinly than you would normally do.”（你也可以努力让自己在工作中变得有趣，但当你在工作时，比平时____说点笑话是个好主意。）可知，开玩笑的时候应在休息时，而非工作中，因此，工作时应比平时少说笑话，Infrequently意思为：稀少地，与thinly为近义词。故选D项。
45．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“But you need to know how to apply humour to your work environment.”（但是你需要知道如何将幽默运用到你的工作环境中。）及下文内容可知，本文介绍了在工作中制造幽默的方法，“Ways of making humour at work”（在工作中制造幽默的方法）适合作为最佳标题。故选B项。
46．A
47．C
48．D

【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍4个最适合儿童暑假游玩的地方。
46．细节理解题。根据Dude Ranch部分“Your children can learn about nature, enjoy horse back riding, and gain an entirely new perspective. You can choose between programs that have you spending quality time with your kids, and programs that are for children only.”(你的孩子可以学习自然，享受骑马，并获得一个全新的视角。你可以选择让你与孩子共度美好时光的节目，也可以选择只针对孩子的节目)和Six Flags Great Adventure部分“Take the whole family and be back at work on Monday.”(带着全家人一起去并且星期一回去上班。)可知，Dude Ranch和Six Flags Great Adventure这两个地方都适合全家人一起去玩。故选A。
47．细节理解题。根据Rosewell UFO Festival部分“Attend lectures by famous authors and researchers, or watch up-and-coming bands perform.”(参加著名作家和研究人员的讲座，或观看即将到来的乐队表演)可知，在Rosewell UFO Festival，游客们可以看乐队表演。故选C。
48．细节理解题。根据Earthplace部分“This 62-acre wildlife reserve is committed to educating the public about the environment and promoting positive action to preserve nature.”(这座占地62英亩的野生动物保护区致力于教育公众环境，并促进保护自然的积极行动)可知，如果游客对保护野生动物感兴趣，可以去Earthplace。故选D。
49．C
50．C
51．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文。乔·乌斯玛是《Cosmopolitan》杂志的作者，也是生活方式丛书《This Book Will》的合著者。文章介绍了她的推荐读物。
49．推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Here she picks her top reads.”(以下是她的热门读物。)可知，下文是前文提到的Jo Usmar的读书推荐，所以下文中的“I”是指Jo Usmar。故选C。
50．细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“It’s about two sisters — Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student.”(影片讲述的是两姐妹的故事——爱瑞是一个无法停止睡眠的模特，而玛丽是一个年轻的学生。)可知，《黑暗之后》讲述了爱瑞和玛丽的故事。故选C。
51．细节理解题。根据第六段第一句“There was a bit of me that didn’t want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant.”(在这个星球上所有人都喜欢这部电影的时候，我有点不想喜欢，但这个恐怖故事太精彩了。)可知，《消失的爱人》是一个恐怖的故事。故选D。
52．C
53．B
54．D
55．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了加比·弗罗斯特为了帮助她的朋友对抗精神疾病，创办Buddy Project，通过自己的努力，帮助更多患有精神疾病的人。
52．推理判断题。根据第一段内容“In 2013, Gabby Frost founded Buddy Project when she was 15. At that time her best friend had been diagnosed (诊断) with a mental health condition, and that was the first time she was made aware of what mental illness was. She wanted to learn more and develop a good support system for her.”（2013年，加比·弗罗斯特15岁时创办了Buddy Project。当时，她最好的朋友被诊断出患有精神疾病，这是她第一次意识到什么是精神疾病。她想了解更多，并为她建立一个良好的支持系统。）可知，加比·弗罗斯特最好的朋友被诊断出患有精神疾病，为了支持和帮助朋友，她创办了Buddy Project，由此可知，加比·弗罗斯特创办Buddy Project是为了帮助她的朋友对抗精神疾病。故选C项。
53．推理判断题。根据第二段关键句“Mental illness affects tens of millions of people in the United States each year, yet only half receive treatment, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health.”（据美国国家心理健康研究院的数据，美国每年有几千万人患有精神疾病，但只有一半人接受治疗。）可知，美国每年有几千万人患有精神疾病，由此可推断出，许多美国人有心理健康问题。故选B项。
54．细节理解题。根据最后一段关键句“One of the biggest social barriers she had to jump over was that people didn’t view her seriously because she was a 15-year-old girl, and even now, she’s still a young woman.”（她必须跨越的最大社会障碍之一是，人们没有认真对待她，因为她是一个15岁的女孩，即使现在，她还是一个年轻女性。）可知，因为弗罗斯特只是一个15岁的女孩，年龄很小，所以人们并没有认真对待她的说法，这是她遇到的最大的社会障碍之一，由此可知，弗罗斯特面临的问题是由于她的年龄，她不被看好。故选D项。
55．词句猜测题。根据最后一段画线短语上句“people don’t think what I do is needed or they don’t think I’m professional”（人们不认为我需要做什么，或者认为我不专业）可知，由于年龄太小，人们认为弗罗斯特不够专业，由此可知，当看到一个20岁的女孩在做这件事时，给大多数人留下深刻印象，人们不敢置信，“Strongly impressed”意为“使印象深刻”，能够表达画线短语在句中所要表达的意思。故选C项。
56．A
57．C
58．A
59．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。如今医生被认为比以往任何时候都重要，但是医生人数往往有限，文章主要介绍了远程医疗的优势和可以提供的服务，以及人们对它的看法。
56．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services, including online consultations and diagnoses, and remote patient monitoring.(远程医疗是远程提供医疗保健服务，包括在线咨询和诊断，以及远程患者监测)”以及第三段中“Having one of the best health care systems in the world, Switzerland already offers virtual video appointments for private patients, and with cloud computing, this care can go even further.(作为世界上最好的医疗保健系统之一，瑞士已经为私人病人提供了虚拟视频预约服务，而在云计算的帮助下，这种医疗服务可以走得更远)”可知，远程医疗可以为在线患者提供在线咨询、患者远程监护和虚拟视频预约服务。A项：Online operations(在线手术)没有提及。故选A。
57．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Seema, administrator of Medicare and Medicaid Center, told the Wall Street Journal, “The arrival of telehealth has been just completely speeded, and it’s taken this crisis to push us to a new frontier.” Indeed, telemedicine will have a huge effect on medical care, allowing for more personalized treatment of patients after COVID-19 has relieved.(医疗保险和医疗补助中心的管理者Seema告诉《华尔街日报》：“远程医疗的到来已经完全加快了速度，正是这场危机把我们推向了一个新的前沿。”的确，远程医疗将对医疗保健产生巨大影响，使COVID-19缓解后能够对患者进行更个性化的治疗)”可推知，Seema对远程医疗的未来持乐观态度。故选C。
58．推理判断题。根据第一段中“But, according to statistics from the WHO, China has 19.79 medical doctors per 10,000 people (2017), the US has 26.12, and the UK has 27.86.(但是，根据世界卫生组织的统计，中国2017年每万人中有19.79名医生，美国有26.12名，英国有27.86名)”可推知，中国每万人中医生的人数相对较少。故选A。
59．主旨大意题。根据第二段中“However, the rise of telemedicine allows doctors to make better use of their time and provides better healthcare access, especially for those in rural areas.(然而，远程医疗的兴起使医生能够更好地利用他们的时间，并提供更好的保健服务，特别是对农村地区的医生)”结合文章说明了如今医生被认为比以往任何时候都重要，但是医生人数往往有限，文章主要介绍了远程医疗的优势和可以提供的服务，以及人们对它的看法。可知，B选项“在线医疗”最符合文章标题。故选B。
60．D
61．C
62．B
63．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英语俚语的作用，并解释了一些英语俚语的意思。
60．细节理解题。根据第一自然段最后一句话“However, she didn’t seem to understand what I said.(然而，她似乎没有理解我说的话)”可知，作者说到“It’s bucketing outside(外面正下着倾盆大雨)”时，Cathy很困惑，并不理解。故选D项。
61．细节理解题。根据第二段第二句话“But learning some slang is a fantastic way of understanding the culture of a country.(但是学习一些俚语是了解一个国家文化的好方法)”可知，作者认为俚语可以展示出一个国家的文化。故选C项。
62．推理判断题。根据第六段“Dead on: This means “exactly right”, “perfect”, or shows that someone agrees with what you’ve said.(Dead on：这意味着“完全正确”，“完美”，或者表明某人同意你说的话)”可知，若有人问“Does the word   “lift”mean ‘elevator’?( lift这个词的意思是“电梯”吗?)”时，则可以说“Dead on”，意为非常正确。故选B项。
63．推理判断题。根据第一段“As an English teacher, I found that English slang(俚语)can be more difficult for those who learn English as a second language to understand.(作为一名英语老师，我发现英语俚语对于那些把英语作为第二语言来学习的人来说是比较难理解的)”和第二段“But learning some slang is a fantastic way of understanding the culture of a country.(但是学习一些俚语是了解一个国家文化的好方法)”可知，本篇文章与语言文化相关，所以在报纸的文化板块我们可以读到该类文章。故选A项。
64．A
65．C
66．B
67．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是和家人一起吃饭的重要性。
64．细节理解题。根据文章第二段的二、三、四句“Most people work long hours. There is lots of fast food and eating out is now on the increase. Often, food is eaten in front of the television in silence, or a child eats alone in front of the computer.（大多数人工作时间很长。现在有很多快餐，下馆子的人也越来越多。通常，人们会在电视机前安静地吃东西，或者一个孩子独自坐在电脑前吃饭。）” 可知，有些家庭聚餐较少是因为人们忙于他们的工作。故选A项。
65．推理判断题。根据文章第三段一、二句“When I was a child, every evening around the same time, one of the children would be asked to set the table, and then we’d go and wash our hands before the meal. This was the time of day when we would talk about our day at school.（当我还是个孩子的时候，每天晚上差不多同一时间，其中一个孩子会被要求摆好餐具，然后我们就会在饭前洗手。这是一天中我们谈论在学校一天的时间。）”可知，在作者小时候，他是喜欢和家人一起吃饭的。故选C项。
66．细节理解题。根据文章第四段最后一句“Studies have shown that children who often eat with their families have better results at school than children who eat with their families less than twice a week.（研究表明，经常和家人一起吃饭的孩子在学校的成绩要比每周和家人一起吃饭不到两次的孩子好。）”可知，经常和家人一起吃饭的孩子在学习上做得更好。故选B项。
67．推理判断题。根据文章最后三句“Children learn good eating habits from their parents at a very young age. Family meals are important. Prepare them for your children.（孩子们在很小的时候就从父母那里学习良好的饮食习惯。家庭聚餐很重要。为你的孩子准备好。）”可推知，本文是写给父母的。故选C项。
68．A
69．A
70．C

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了Diamond Ranch高中的学生家长手册。
68．细节理解题。根据Academic Year下的描述“Students who are absent from exams are not allowed to take a make-up exam and will have Grade F on their report card. (缺席考试的学生不允许补考，成绩单成绩为F)”可知，如果学生错过了学期考试，他们就会不及格。故选A。
69．细节理解题。根据Advanced Placement (AP) Courses下的描述“Successful scores in AP exams earn students college credits in high school. There’s no need to pay extra tuition.(在AP考试中取得好成绩的学生可以在高中获得大学学分。没有必要交额外的学费)”可知，大学免费学分是AP课程的特色。故选A。
70．细节理解题。根据Peer Consultation下的描述“In addition to the school consultants and psychologist, we have a Peer Consultation program. Peer consultants are students who are trained as facilitators to solve students’ conflicts. (除了学校咨询师和心理学家，我们还有同伴咨询项目。同伴咨询师是被训练成解决学生冲突的学生)”可知，当学生和同学有问题时，可以向学校的同伴顾问求助。故选C。