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“Do you want to pick up your rocking chair?” A text message from a former colleague woke me from my daydreams when I was sitting in my grandpa’s oak chair having coffee.
For 17 years, I taught grade one and two, and my dreams as a teacher were tied to that rocking chair. It was a magical idea to have it in my class. Every day after breaks, the class would gather around and listen to the story I was reading. When the kids were close, they found the courage to share their stories, dreams and fears. The chair was part of my job, part of me.
Unfortunately, I became unwell and couldn’t keep teaching. I experienced severe depression and anxiety and was forced to leave the job. With my life as a teacher over, I needed a new path. And I didn’t have to look far.
My husband and I adopted one of my former students in 2017. The arduous work of parenting a child who came to us at 9 years old changed our lives in unexpected ways. It called on the part of me that learns to be a good mother. We spent countless hours snuggling up (依偎) with books-healing, bonding and solidifying our family. This gave me a new purpose.
I joined a support group of local moms. For about a year, I met with them weekly for walks or coffee.
We came together to share. Then I started giving and receiving help. I gave driving practice to a single mom with her learner’s license and received emotional support in return. I also took her son on hikes around the city. Another woman encouraged me to buy a stand-up board and gave me lessons on surfing.
My family, my books, finding a new purpose and belonging in a community — these are fulfilling the sense of self I used to prize as a teacher. I learned my identity doesn’t need to change. I’m still honoring those core values whether or not I’m working as a teacher.
And what about that rocking chair? I looked back at the text message. My answer was no, I do not need the chair. I’ll let it go to a new teacher.
1．What made the rocking chair special to the author?
A．It had a magical effect on stories. B．It was a symbol of comfort.
C．It was given by her former colleague. D．It represented her teacher identity.
2．According to the passage, the author adopted a former student to ________.
A．realize her dream of being a parent. B．become a good teacher again.
C．explore new possibilities in life. D．repay the student for his rocking chair.
3．What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Simple and dull. B．Challenging and tiring.
C．Concrete and supportive. D．Lovely and pleasant.
4．What did the author do in the support group?
A．She gave lessons to children. B．She provided aid for people with depression.
C．She gained knowledge in driving and sports. D．She offered and received support.
5．How does the author feel now?
A．More confident than before. B．Equally content as before.
C．Thrilled about her new life. D．Anxious to return to teaching.

FOKUS GALLERY: KARIN AND AKE HELLMAN
2021.9.15-2022.3.28
Artists Karin Hellman and Ake Hellman were in many ways a unique artist couple. Over the course of a long life spent together, they shared both a profession and a studio in Porvoo, where they worked for several decades. The works in the exhibition were selected from the donation made by the Karin and Ake Hellman estate to the Ateneum Art Museum/Finnish National Gallery in 2019.
MA GNUS ENCKELL
2021.10.23-2022.2.14.
The painter Magnus Enckell is known especially as a representative of Finnish symbolism. The exhibition offered a good overview of the works of one of the most significant names of the golden age of Finish art, and regarded him as a great cultural influencer.
COLLECTIONS EXHIBITION STORIES OF FINNISH ART
20163.18-2022.3.27
The Ateneum Art Museum has the country’s oldest and largest art collection. The collections exhibition presents well-loved and seldom-exhibited works of art. On display, side by side, are Finnish and international masterpieces from our collections, such as Le Corbusier ‘s Two Women, Edvard Munch’s Bathing Men and Hugo Simberg’s The Wounded Angel.
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
On Saturdays
Attend Saturday workshops and become familiar with various art techniques! Both adults and children are welcome in the workshops. Admission is free for those under 18 years old.
The workshops are recommended for children aged 5 and up. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The workshops include instructions, necessary materials and equipment. Each workshop lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The Saturday workshops are not for groups.
6．What was special about Fokus Gallery?
A．It was open for a year.
B．Most works were displayed for the first time.
C．It was an exhibition of works of a Finnish artist couple.
D．It displayed the works of international masterpieces.
7．Who is believed to have greatly influenced Finnish culture?
A．Karin Hellman. B．Magnus Enckell.
C．Le Corbusier. D．Edvard Munch.
8．What do we know about Saturday workshops from the passage?
A．People of all ages are welcome.
B．People can attend them for free.
C．The workshops last two whole days.
D．The workshops are open to groups of visitors.
9．Which is the best title of the passage?
A．The Saturday workshops for children
B．The museums in Finland
C．The ways to find a long life
D．The travel guide to Finnish National Gallery

“If you were bored, it wasn’t because there was nothing to do. It was because you hadn’t put enough effort into.” That was my Mum’s philosophy. Boredom has become trendy.
Some new studies show how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health. It is found that people were more creative following the completion of a boring and dull task. When people are bored, they have an increase in “associative thought”—the process of making new connections between ideas, which is linked to innovative thinking. These studies are impressive, but in reality, the benefits of boredom may be related to having time to clear your mind, be quiet or daydream.
In our world, it seems unrealistic that boredom could occur at all. Yet, there are valid reasons boredom may feel so painful. As it turns out, boredom might signal the fact that you have a need that isn’t being met. Our always-on world of social media may result in more connections, but they are superficial (表面的) and can get in the way of building a real sense of belonging. Feeling bored may signal the desire for a greater sense of community and the feeling that you fit in with others around you. So take the step of joining an organization to build face-to-face relationships. You’ll find depth that you won’t get from your screen no matter how many likes you get on your post.
Bored people often report that they feel a limited sense of meaning. If you want to reduce boredom and increase your sense of meaning, seek work where you can make a unique contribution, or find a cause you can support with your time and talent. If your definition of boredom is being quiet, mindful, and reflective, keep it up. But if you’re struggling with real boredom and the emptiness it provokes, consider whether you might seek new connections and more significant challenges. These are the things that will genuinely ease boredom and make you more effective in the process.
10．What was the opinion of the author’s mom towards boredom?
A．She thought it a philosophical question.
B．She considered her life was boring.
C．She believed it indicates having too much energy.
D．She thought less effort led to boredom.
11．What have studies found about boredom?
A．It boosts innovative thinking.
B．It is a result of doing boring tasks.
C．It helps people connect with others.
D．It does harm to one’s mental health.
12．What do we learn about social media from the passage?
A．It may be a barrier to expanding one’s connections.
B．It may get in the way of enhancing one’s social status.
C．It may prevent people from developing a genuine sense of community.
D．It may make people feel that they ought to fit in with the outside world.
13．What does the author suggest people do to get rid of boredom?
A．Count the likes they get on their posts.
B．Reflect on how they relate to others.
C．Engage in real-life interactions.
D．Participate in online discussions.
14．What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A．The importance of doing something original.
B．Strategies on dealing with boredom.
C．Ways to increase the meaning of life.
D．The distinction between two types of boredom.

Do you think cookies can tell stories? Jasmine Cho, 35, does.
A baker, artist, entrepreneur and activist, Cho tries to spread knowledge about social justice issues and diversity through the delicious medium of cookies.
It was in high school that she discovered her love of baking. At a sleepover a friend taught her how to make a dessert, “sort of demystifying baking and that whole process”.
Later, Cho realized her second passion: learning more about her Asian, American culture. An elective in college that taught Asian-American immigrant experiences brought an emotional moment for her. “So many emotions came up that I just couldn’t articulate. It was like this mix of anger, of relief, empowerment, sadness...” Cho said.
Cho realized she could combine these two passions to educate others about influential Asian American people and showcase matters that were important to her. With her online bakery, she designed cookie portraits about people she admired and posted the images on Instagram. “I don’t think I ever really knew how to communicate these stories until I found cookies,” Cho said. “Cookies are just so disarming. Who doesn’t like cookies?”
One cookie that Cho has identified with deeply is one she made of George Helm, a Hawaiian activist in the 1970s.
“It’s insane the amount of injustice that the native Hawaiian population has faced as well through the whole annexation (吞并) of the kingdom. There were so many horrific stories that I heard about nuclear testing and the fallout( 核爆炸后的沉降物)impacting native Hawaiian populations in all of this,” Cho said, “George Helm was one of those activists who really represented the spirituality of the native Hawaiians and the connection to their land, to nature.”
Among her amazing cookie art are other political figures such as Larry Itliong, a Filipino-American labor organizer, and pop culture figures such as Keanu Reeves, a Canadian actor.
Cho hopes her cookie art continues to inspire people to be creative and think positively.
“Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there’s already a passion or a love that you have,” Cho said. “Use that for something that will serve the world in a better way.”
15．What inspired Cho to take an interest in Asian-American culture?
A．One of her sleepover experiences.
B．One elective she took at college.
C．The process of learning baking from her friend.
D．A book she read about Asian-American immigrant experiences.
16．The underlined word “articulate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean .
A．get rid of B．put up with
C．express in words D．stay focused
17．Why does Cho think cookies are a useful tool to promote Asian-American culture?
A．Cookies don’t cost much. B．Cookies are easier to make.
C．Cookies have different images. D．Cookies are liked by many people.
18．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning George Helm in the passage?
A．To inform the reader of Helm’s contributions to Hawaii.
B．To show what knowledge Cho focuses on with her cookies.
C．To introduce the spirituality of native Hawaiians.
D．To explain why Cho is interested in political activists.
19．What approach does Cho recommend to make a difference?
A．Making use of your passion.
B．Turning to political figures for help.
C．Trying to do something creative and special.
D．Asking people around to work along with you.
20．What can best summarize the message contained in the passage?
A．Think outside the box to break new ground.
B．Spread something original to one’s heart content.
C．Hold your horses for a better self.
D．Throw yourself into your inner world for a better one.

Your circle of friends may help you get a better reading on your overall health and wellness rather than just using wearable devices such as a Fitbit, according to researchers.
The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, analyzed what the structure of social networks says about the state of health, happiness and stress.
“We were interested in the topology(拓扑学) of the social network—what does my position within my social network predict about my health and well-being?” said Nitesh V. Chawla, a professor at the University of Notre Dame in the US.
“What we found was the social network structure provides a significant improvement in predictability of wellness states of an individual over just using the data derived( 获得)from wearables, like the number of steps or heart rate,” Chawla said.
For the study, participants wore a Fitbit to capture health behavior data about walking, sleeping, heart rate and overall activity level. They also completed surveys and self-assessments(自我评估)of their stress, happiness and positivity.
Chawla and his team then analyzed the data with a machine-learning model, alongside the connections and characteristics of an individual’s social network.
The study showed a strong correlation (相关性)between social network structures, heart rate, number of steps and level of activity.
Social network structure provided significant improvement in predicting one’s health and well-being compared to just looking at health behavior data from the Fitbit alone.
For example, when social network structure is combined with the data from wearables, the machine learning model achieved a 65 percent improvement in predicting happiness.
The model also achieved a 54 percent improvement in predicting one’s self-assessed health prediction, a 55 percent improvement in predicting positive attitude and a 38 percent improvement in predicting success.
“This study asserts that without social network information, we only have an incomplete view of an individual’s wellness state, and to be fully predictive or to be able to derive interventions(干预). It is critical to be aware of the social network,” Chawla said.
21．What did the study find?
A．How your circle of friends influences you.
B．How people choose their friend circles.
C．What factors decide your friend circles.
D．What your circle of friends says about your health.
22．How did the researchers draw their conclusions?
A．By comparing data. B．By giving examples.
C．By analyzing cause and effect. D．By describing personal experiences.
23．What does the underlined word “critical” mean in the last paragraph?
A．Easy. B．Common. C．Important. D．Challenging.
24．What do Chawla’s words in the last paragraph tell us?
A．How fitness devices can connect your circle of friends.
B．That a person’s social network is part of his health picture.
C．The best ways to make friends and keep a healthy social circle.
D．That wearable devices are not useful for understanding someone’s health.
25．According to Professor Chawla, what data did the topology of social network are likely not to capture?
A．Information of heart rate. B．Facts of sleep mode.
C．The overall activities. D．Data of walking steps.

Imagine a tasty bug landing on the web of a hungry spider. How does the spider detect its prey? Spiders don’t have ears like we do, and many have poor eyesight. But they can sense vibrations, like those that happen when an unlucky insect touches their webs. And instead of eardrums, spiders hear using tiny, sensitive hairs that move in response to sounds.
Scientists recently learned that spiders can pick up sounds in another way: through their webs. “It’s basically using the web as the ear,” said Ron Miles, a professor of mechanical engineering at Binghamton University in New York.
Miles and his team studied orb-weaving spiders, which make wheel-shaped webs. The scientists placed the spiders in a specially designed quiet room. Then they played sounds on a loudspeaker. They tracked how the spiders reacted to different sounds played on a loudspeaker.
The spiders turned their bodies toward the sound. Some crouched (蹲伏) and stretched. Others raised their front legs. The scientists said this suggested that the spiders knew where the sounds came from.
Miles said that spiders use their web like a giant extended ear. If an insect is flying nearby, for instance, “that’s going to cause the web to vibrate because of the sound,” Miles said. “That kind of gets the spider’s attention.”
Spiders might even use their webs to tune in to a variety of sounds. Miles said they suspect that the spider is able to adjust the web’s tension, or how tightly they stretch the web. This way, it can pick up certain types of sounds.
Miles hopes the research on spiders will help us find better ways to detect sound. Most microphones today work by sensing pressure and turning it into an electronic signal. But in the natural world, “spiders aren’t sensing pressure”.
Miles said: “Most animals don’t hear that way; they sense the motion of the air.” Future microphones, like those used in hearing aids, could someday have a design like this in mind.
The next time you see a spider, Miles suggested, watch how it reacts to sounds, like your footsteps — though what those noises mean to the spider remains somewhat of a mystery. “Spiders don’t have good facial expressions,” Miles laughed. “It’s hard to read them.”
26．Spiders know an insect lands on their web by ________.
A．seeing it trying to escape the web B．sensing the motion it makes
C．using its ears to hear it moving D．growing tiny hairs to find it
27．Scientists play sounds on loudspeakers in the experiment to ________.
A．observe how the spiders would react B．assist the spiders in catching their prey
C．encourage the spiders to build new webs D．protect people from spiders
28．Why do spiders need to use their webs like a giant ear?
A．It keeps them safe from dangerous animals. B．It shows them when they need a new web.
C．It helps them detect insects flying nearby. D．It lets them communicate with other spiders.
29．Spiders adjust the tension in their webs to ________.
A．block out sounds that scare away insects B．help them pick up certain types of sounds
C．allow them to make sounds that attract prey D．make sounds that get other spiders’ attention
30．What does Miles believe is the significance of studying spiders?
A．It could lead to hearing aids that sense pressure.
B．It shows that even small animals can make noise.
C．It could allow people to sense the force created by sounds.
D．It could result in microphones that sense the motion of air.

Applying to study in the UK is a straightforward process and we will guide you through it step by step.
Decide on a university or college and course
Coming to study in the UK is your opportunity to gain the skills, outlook and confidence you need to fulfil your potential. To ensure you choose the course that is right for you and for what you want to achieve, it is best to read as much as you can about the range of courses, colleges and universities available and compare them. It is also important to check the course entry requirements. You can do this using our course search tool, or the course profiles on the institutions’ websites. If you have any questions, you can contact the university directly, who will be very happy to help you find the information you need.
Register and apply
Applying for an undergraduate course in the UK is simple: there is one place where you can register and apply to all of the UK universities and colleges—you register and apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Postgraduate courses in the UK have their own specific entry requirements and application processes, so check the individual course websites for instructions on how to apply. Click here to find out more about the application procedure.
Accept your offer
Your university or college will contact you (usually via email) to tell you whether or not you have received an offer to study. If you applied via UCAS it’s easy to track the status of your application at any time.
If you are accepted with an unconditional offer, then congratulations! You have a place and you can accept straightaway. If you are accepted with a conditional offer, the place is yours as long as you meet a few extra requirements. This could be achieving certain exam grades or English language test scores.
Prepare for your stay
Once you have your offer and your visa, it’s time to get packing!
31．What is a necessary requirement for applying to study in the UK?
A．Fulfilling your potential and skills.
B．Meeting the course entry requirements.
C．Building confidence to study well.
D．Taking required courses in advance.
32．More specific information of the courses and colleges is available from ________.
A．exploring the course profiles
B．using the course search tool
C．phoning or writing to the university
D．searching the institutions’ webs
33．Applying for postgraduate courses requires ________.
A．registering at UCAS first
B．applying through UCAS
C．contacting the admissions service
D．following course instructions
34．What is the advantage of applying through UCAS?
A．Getting updates whenever you want.
B．Receiving the job application result easily.
C．Emailing you the offer information quickly.
D．Offering you study opportunity readily.
35．If you receive a conditional offer, you will have to ________.
A．wait for the final decision
B．fulfill some additional criteria
C．take up the position quickly
D．sit for final exams again

For the first time in his life, Pete Peeks was able to use both hands to hang Christmas lights outside his house—thanks to the help of a high school robotics team. Peeks, 38, was born without the full use of his right hand, and though many may take hanging holiday lights for granted, Peeks said it was beyond his wildest dreams.
Peeks was a client of the Sequoyah High School Robotics Team in Canton, Georgia. The team has designed an 3D-printed prostheses (假肢) to send for free to people around the world who need them.
Daniel McCrobie, the team leader, said that while the clients have said they are benefiting from the products, they are also benefiting by learning about the challenges other people face and how technology can make a difference. “Many of the prosthetics people can get the conventional way are very expensive, and even if you are fortunate enough to get coverage, children grow out of them like they grow out of shoes,” he said.
The inexpensive production through 3D printing opens up access to more people who need prostheses, and also means that they can be more customized to the clients’ unique bodies and specific needs. Peeks said the team was able to make educated recommendations for his prosthesis when he met with them. “They went beyond expectations in terms of really assessing the situation and learning what my specific needs were,” he said. “They were able to make some measurements to make sure everything was fitted correctly.” And within a couple of weeks, he said, he had a prototype (原型) ready to try on. “Their eagerness to want to help and use technology to really transform people’s lives has been a great example of humans helping humans,” Peeks said.
That practice of giving is something McCrobie hopes will continue when he graduates. The team is currently working on documenting their processes to pass them on to future classes.
36．Why does the author mention Peeks’ experience in the first paragraph?
A．To support an argument.
B．To introduce the topic.
C．To describe the main character.
D．To add some background information.
37．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A．Shoes.
B．Challenges.
C．Conventions.
D．Prostheses.
38．What can we say about the team’s products?
A．They are tailor-made.
B．They are mass-produced.
C．They cost a lot to make.
D．They take a long time to make.
39．What is Peeks’ attitude to his 3D-printed prostheses?
A．Doubtful.
B．Concerned.
C．Satisfied.
D．Worried.
40．Which of the following can best describe McCrobie’s team?
A．Generous and honest.
B．Responsible and caring.
C．Productive and sensitive.
D．Cooperative and proud.

Set in historic studios (工作室) overlooking the ocean in St Ives, Cornwall, the UK, our art classes attract many visitors and locals alike. Class sizes are small and our teams of tutors are professional artists with a passion for teaching.
Discover Painting
Tutor: Ilker Cinarel
8 — 10 Jun, ￡285
An introduction to using acrylics (丙烯酸颜料), a diverse and lively medium that moves at your pace. Learn to mix color effectively with fun and active approaches on a variety of surfaces. Ideal for total beginners to the medium of acrylics, this course will give you the tips and tools you need to get started. Respond to the local landscape as well as still life set-ups in the studio.
Elemental Ocean
Tutor: Amy Albright
20 — 21 Jun, ￡215
Use oils and acrylics to express the ever-changing moods and colors of the Atlantic Ocean, just outside our window. Learn layering techniques that cause depth and emotion in your paintings. Explore how you can convey the nature of the sea with its ever-changing moods and colors.
Life Drawing
Tutor: Steve Dove
1 — 5 Jun, ￡450
Drawing from the figure is a classic, traditional skill and these tutored life drawing classes are ideal for those wanting to learn and improve. Don’t worry if you haven’t got your own drawing materials. The studio has a good range of charcoal (木炭笔) and pencils to borrow and a small charge is made for paper in various sizes. Different tutors bring their own style of teaching and we have both male and female models.
Painting Flowers in Oils
Tutor: Gary Long
14 — 17 Jun, ￡365
Work from both seasons and flowers to establish a confident approach to working with oils, creating still life paintings that luxuriate in the richness of paints, color and texture. Start with the subject that has attracted artists for centuries: a combination of seasons and flowers.
41．In the Discover Painting class, participants ________.
A．must have basic knowledge of painting
B．can learn how to draw natural views with acrylics
C．can learn how to create the color they desire in oils
D．can learn how to use acrylics and many other paints
42．Who will be your teacher if you are interested in painting water and waves?
A．Gary Long.
B．Steve Dove.
C．Ilker Cinarel.
D．Amy Albright.
43．What course will you take if you want to learn to draw a person?
A．Life Drawing.
B．Elemental Ocean.
C．Discover Painting.
D．Painting Flowers in Oils.
44．How much will two persons pay for a 4-day-long course?
A．￡430.
B．￡570.
C．￡730.
D．￡900.
45．Where can you probably find this article?
A．In a market survey.
B．In a journal about wildlife.
C．On a website about famous painters.
D．On a website that introduces art courses.

Reading is a complex and crucial skill that impacts the youth’s ability to perform as students. Therefore, it’s important to develop reading skills during childhood. A team of researchers focused on the effect of whole-body learning in instruction, known as embodied learning.
The research included 149 children, aged 5 to 6, who had just started school. They were divided into three groups: one that stood up and used their whole bodies to shape letter sounds; a seated group that shaped letter sounds with their hands and arms; and a control group that received traditional, seated instruction during which they wrote letters by hand.
“Our research showed that children who used their whole bodies to shape the sounds of letters became twice as proficient (熟练的) at letter sounds that are more difficult to learn as those who received traditional instruction,” says PhD student Linn Damsgaard of UCPH’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports.
With regard to difficult letter sounds, she adds, “There are many difficult letter sounds in Danish. These sounds are particularly important because once children become proficient at them, they will be better readers.”
Associate professor Jacob Wienecke, who led the study, explains, “The primary goal is to learn more about which methods can be used to give beginner readers a good start. The idea is that if, through play and movement, we can learn where their strengths truly lie, we’ll create a form of learning that combines reading with play, and that’s truly positive.”
Previously, the researchers showed that the children felt more motivated by teaching methods which included physical movement. Jacob Wienecke hopes this will provide an opportunity to inspire teachers and school managers to prioritize movement across subjects.
The study also investigated whether a direct effect of embodied learning could be found on children’s reading of individual words. This was not possible, which might be due to the fact that the children were at such an early stage of their literacy development that they could not yet use their knowledge of letter sounds to read words.
46．What were the participants required to do in the study?
A．To pick out difficult letter sounds in Danish.
B．To learn new letters through repeated writing.
C．To learn letter sounds using different approaches.
D．To memorize some letter sounds as soon as possible.
47．How can embodied learning get children actively involved?
A．By combining learning with games. B．By offering them chances to cooperate.
C．By inspiring them to overcome difficulties. D．By explaining instructions to them patiently.
48．What does Jacob expect of the research finding?
A．Promoting harmonious teacher-student relationships.
B．Urging schools to pay attention to physical exercise.
C．Enabling researchers to carry out further studies.
D．Encouraging educators to apply it to teaching.
49．What does the last paragraph intend to tell us?
A．Children prefer learning step by step.
B．Children are too little to use their knowledge smartly
C．Children lack enough practice to get fully improved.
D．Children’s learning still relies on adults’ instruction.
50．What could be the best title for the text?
A．Whole-body learning — a good start to children’s reading
B．Embodied learning — a booster for children’s reading speed
C．Children’s reading skills matter a lot in their literacy development
D．Children’s literacy development depends on the flexibility of their bodies

















参考答案：
1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者曾经当了17年教师，那把摇椅成了身份的象征。无法继续教书后，作者和丈夫收养了一个以前的学生，并且加入了当地妈妈组成的互助小组。作者开始给予和接受帮助。如今，作者对自己的一切感到满足，把摇椅给了新老师。
1．细节理解题。根据第二段“For 17 years, I taught grade one and two, and my dreams as a teacher were tied to that rocking chair. It was a magical idea to have it in my class. (我在一年级和二年级教了17年的书，我当老师的梦想就系在那把摇椅上)”以及“The chair was part of my job, part of me. (椅子是我工作的一部分，是我的一部分)”可知，摇椅对作者来说很特别因为它代表了她的教师身份。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据第四段“My husband and I adopted one of my former students in 2017. The arduous work of parenting a child who came to us at 9 years old changed our lives in unexpected ways. It called on the part of me that learns to be a good mother. We spent countless hours snuggling up (依偎) with books-healing, bonding and solidifying our family. This gave me a new purpose. (2017年，我和丈夫收养了我以前的一个学生。养育一个9岁孩子的艰辛工作以意想不到的方式改变了我们的生活。它呼唤我学着做一个好母亲。我们花了无数个小时依偎在一起看书——治愈、联系和巩固了我们的家庭。这给了我一个新的目标)”可知，作者收养了一位以前的学生来探索生活中的新可能性。故选C。
3．词句猜测题。根据第四段“My husband and I adopted one of my former students in 2017. ( 2017年，我和丈夫收养了我以前的一个学生)”以及画线词后文“work of parenting a child who came to us at 9 years old changed our lives in unexpected ways”可知，作者和丈夫收养了一个学生，所以养育一个9岁孩子工作是有挑战性和累人的，但是以意想不到的方式改变了他们的生活。故画线词意思是“有挑战性和累人的”。故选B。
4．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Then I started giving and receiving help. (然后我开始给予和接受帮助)”可知，作者在互助小组里提供并得到了支持。故选D。
5．细节理解题。根据最后一段“My family, my books, finding a new purpose and belonging in a community — these are fulfilling the sense of self I used to prize as a teacher. (我的家庭，我的书，找到新的目标和社区归属感——这些都满足了我过去作为一名教师所珍视的自我意识)”可知，作者现在感觉和以前一样满足。故选B。
6．C 7．B 8．A 9．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了芬兰国家博物馆几项展出活动。
6．细节理解题。根据FOKUS GALLERY: KARIN AND AKE HELLMAN中的“Artists Karin Hellman and Ake Hellman were in many ways a unique artist couple. Over the course of a long life spent together, they shared both a profession and a studio in Porvoo, where they worked for several decades. (艺术家Karin Hellman和Ake Hellman在很多方面都是一对独特的艺术家夫妇。在漫长的一生中，他们在波尔沃分享了一份职业和一间工作室，在那里他们工作了几十年。)”可知，Fokus Gallery这项展览活动展出的是一对艺术家夫妻的作品。故选C。
7．细节理解题。根据MA GNUS ENCKELL中的“The painter Magnus Enckell is known especially as a representative of Finnish symbolism. The exhibition offered a good overview of the works of one of the most significant names of the golden age of Finish art, and regarded him as a great cultural influencer. (画家Magnus Enckell尤其以芬兰象征主义的代表而闻名。这次展览提供了一个很好的概述，最重要的名字之一的作品在芬兰艺术的黄金时代，并认为他是一个伟大的文化影响者。)”可知，画家Magnus Enckell对芬兰文化影响很大。故选B。
8．细节理解题。根据SATURDAY WORKSHOPS中的第一段“Both adults and children are welcome in the workshops. (工作坊欢迎成人和儿童参加。)”可知，周六工作坊欢迎所有年龄的人。故选A。
9．主旨大意题。根据全文可知，文章主要介绍了芬兰国家博物馆几项展出活动。所以“The travel guide to Finnish National Gallery(芬兰国家美术馆的旅游指南)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
10．D 11．A 12．C 13．C 14．B

【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了我们为什么会感觉到无聊，以及如何处理无聊。
10．细节理解题。根据文章第一段““If you were bored, it wasn’t because there was nothing to do. It was because you hadn’t put enough effort into.” That was my Mum’s philosophy.(‘如果你觉得无聊的话，那并不是因为你没有事情做，而且因为你没有投入足够多的精力’，这就是我妈妈的哲学。)”可知，在妈妈看来，感觉到无聊是因为做事情没有投入足够多的精力，故选D。
11．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Some new studies show how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health. It is found that people were more creative following the completion of a boring and dull task.(一些新的研究表明，无聊对创造力和创新有好处，同时也对身体健康有好处。据发现，人们在完成了一个无聊枯燥的任务后，会变得更加有创造力。)”可知，研究发现，无聊能刺激创新思维的发展，故选A。
12．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Our always-on world of social media may result in more connections, but they are superficial (表面的) and can get in the way of building a real sense of belonging. Feeling bored may signal the desire for a greater sense of community and the feeling that you fit in with others around you.(我们的社交媒体世界可能会带来更多的联系，但那都是表面的，并且会妨碍建立真正的归属感。)”可知，社交媒体只是表面上的看似带来了更多的联系，但却阻碍了人们获得真正的归属感，故选C。
13．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“So take the step of joining an organization to build face-to-face relationships. You’ll find depth that you won’t get from your screen no matter how many likes you get on your post.(因此，加入一个社区组织，建立面对面的关系。这样你就能找到你在屏幕上无法获得的深度，即使你在帖子上会获得很多赞。)”可知，作者建议人们积极参加真实的面对面的交流，故选C。
14．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段的最后一句总结“These are the things that will genuinely ease boredom and make you more effective in the process.(这些都是能帮助你真正减轻无聊，并让你在这个过程中更有效率的方法。)”可知，文章最后一段主要介绍的是如何处理无聊的方法，故选B。
15．B 16．C 17．D 18．B 19．A 20．D

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Jasmine Cho用烘焙技术制作饼干，设计饼干肖像，促进亚裔美国文化。
15．细节理解题。根据第四段“Later, Cho realized her second passion: learning more about her Asian, American culture. An elective in college that taught Asian-American immigrant experiences brought an emotional moment for her. “So many emotions came up that I just couldn’t articulate. It was like this mix of anger, of relief, empowerment, sadness...” Cho said. (后来，Cho意识到她的第二个爱好：更多地了解她的亚洲和美国文化。大学里一门教授亚裔美国移民经历的选修课让她动情。“太多的情绪涌上心头，我无法表达。就像是愤怒、解脱、赋权、悲伤的混合体……” Cho说。)”可知，Cho在大学选修的一门课激发了她对亚裔美国文化的兴趣。故选B。
16．词句猜测题。根据划线词后句“It was like this mix of anger, of relief, empowerment, sadness... (就像是愤怒、解脱、赋权、悲伤的混合体……)”可知，太多的情绪涌上Cho的心头，以至于无法表达。所以articulate为“表达”之意。故选C。
17．细节理解题。根据第五段“Cho realized she could combine these two passions to educate others about influential Asian American people and showcase matters that were important to her. With her online bakery, she designed cookie portraits about people she admired and posted the images on Instagram. “I don’t think I ever really knew how to communicate these stories until I found cookies,” Cho said. “Cookies are just so disarming. Who doesn’t like cookies?”(Cho意识到，她可以把这两种激情结合起来，教育其他人了解有影响力的亚裔美国人，并展示对她来说很重要的事情。在她的网上面包店，她设计了她崇拜的人的饼干肖像，并将这些照片发布在Instagram上。“在我发现饼干之前，我一直不知道如何传达这些故事，”Cho说。“饼干真的很让人放松。谁不喜欢饼干？”)”可知，Cho认为饼干是促进亚裔美国文化的有用工具是因为许多人喜欢饼干。故选D。
18．推理判断题。根据第六段“One cookie that Cho has identified with deeply is one she made of George Helm, a Hawaiian activist in the 1970s. (有一种饼干让Cho产生了深刻的共鸣，那就是她在20世纪70年代以夏威夷活动家George Helm的肖像制作的饼干。)”、第七段“Cho said, “George Helm was one of those activists who really represented the spirituality of the native Hawaiians and the connection to their land, to nature.”(Cho说，“George Helm是那些真正代表夏威夷原住民精神以及与他们的土地和自然联系的活动家之一。”)”可推断，作者在文中提到George Helm的目的是为了用其肖像饼干来展示Cho专注于（传递）什么知识。故选B。
19．推理判断题。根据最后一段““Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there’s already a passion or a love that you have,” Cho said. (“不要试图去想一些新的和原创的东西，只要向内看，看看，也许你已经有了一种激情或爱，”Cho说。)”可知，Cho建议利用你的激情来改变现状。故选A。
20．主旨大意题。根据最后一段““Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there’s already a passion or a love that you have,” Cho said. “Use that for something that will serve the world in a better way.”(“不要试图去想一些新的和原创的东西，只要向内看，看看，也许你已经有了一种激情或爱，”Cho说。“用它来做一些能更好地为世界服务的事情。”)”及全文可知，Jasmine Cho通过自己的爱好，更好地为世界服务。所以“投身于你的内心世界，以发现一个更好的世界” 能最好地概括文章中的信息。故选D。
21．D 22．A 23．C 24．B 25．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们的朋友圈子可能有助于他们更好地了解自己的整体健康状况。
21．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Your circle of friends may help you get a better reading on your overall health and wellness”（你的朋友圈可能会帮助你更好地了解你的整体健康状况）可知，研究发现你的朋友圈有助于了解你的健康状况。故选D。
22．推理判断题。根据第六段“Chawla and his team then analyzed the data with a machine-learning model, alongside the connections and characteristics of an individual’s social network. (乔拉和他的团队随后用机器学习模型分析数据，同时分析个人社交网络中的联系和特征。)”和倒数第二段“The model also achieved a 54 percent improvement in predicting one’s self-assessed health prediction, a 55 percent improvement in predicting positive attitude and a 38 percent improvement in predicting success.(该模型在预测一个人自我评估的健康预测方面也提高了54%，在预测积极态度方面提高了55%，在预测成功方面提高了38%。)”中的不同数字对比可知，研究者是通过比较数据的方法来得出结论的。故选A。
23．词义猜测题。根据画线词前一句“This study asserts that without social network information, we only have an incomplete view of an individual’s wellness state, and to be fully predictive or to be able to derive interventions(干预). (这一研究认为，如果没有社交网络信息,我们对个人的健康状况只有不完整的看法，不能够完全预测或获得干预措施。)”可知，意识到社交网络(的作用)很重要。所以画线词critical为“重要的”之意。故选C。
24．推理判断题。根据最后一段“This study asserts that without social network information, we only have an incomplete view of an individual’s wellness state, and to be fully predictive or to be able to derive interventions(干预). It is critical to be aware of the social network, (这一研究认为，如果没有社交网络信息，我们对个人的健康状况只有不完整的看法，不能够完全预测或获得干预措施，所以意识到社交网络(的作用)是非常重要的。)”可推断，最后一段中乔拉的话主要表达的是一个人的社交网络是他的健康图谱的一部分。故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据第七段“The study showed a strong correlation (相关性)between social network structures, heart rate, number of steps and level of activity. (研究表明，社会网络结构、心率、步数和活动水平之间存在很强的相关性。)”可知，根据Chawla教授的说法，社交网络的拓扑结构可能无法获取睡眠模式的事实相关数据。故选B。
26．B 27．A 28．C 29．B 30．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了许多蜘蛛的视力很差，但它们能感知振动，就像一只倒霉的昆虫碰到它们的网时所发生的振动一样。文章介绍了针对蜘蛛感知运动的研究开展情况以及发现。
26．细节理解题。根据第一段“But they can sense vibrations, like those that happen when an unlucky insect touches their webs. And instead of eardrums, spiders hear using tiny, sensitive hairs that move in response to sounds. (但它们能感知振动，就像一只倒霉的昆虫碰到它们的网时所发生的振动一样。蜘蛛不是用耳膜，而是用微小而敏感的毛发来听到声音，这些毛发会对声音做出反应)”可知，蜘蛛通过感知昆虫的动作来知道昆虫落在了它们的网上。故选B。
27．细节理解题。根据第三段“Then they played sounds on a loudspeaker. They tracked how the spiders reacted to different sounds played on a loudspeaker. (然后他们用扬声器播放声音。他们追踪了蜘蛛对扬声器播放的不同声音的反应)”可知，科学家们在实验中通过扬声器播放声音来观察蜘蛛的反应。故选A。
28．细节理解题。根据第五段“Miles said that spiders use their web like a giant extended ear. If an insect is flying nearby, for instance, “that’s going to cause the web to vibrate because of the sound,” Miles said. “That kind of gets the spider’s attention.” (迈尔斯说，蜘蛛的网就像一个巨大的伸出来的耳朵。例如，如果一只昆虫在附近飞行，“这将导致蛛网因为声音而振动，”迈尔斯说。“这样能引起蜘蛛的注意。”)”可知，蜘蛛把它们的网当作一个巨大的耳朵是为了帮助它们探测附近飞行的昆虫。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据第六段“Spiders might even use their webs to tune in to a variety of sounds. Miles said they suspect that the spider is able to adjust the web’s tension, or how tightly they stretch the web. This way, it can pick up certain types of sounds. (蜘蛛甚至可以用它们的网来收听各种各样的声音。迈尔斯说，他们怀疑蜘蛛能够调节网的张力，或者它们把网拉伸得有多紧。通过这种方式，它可以拾取特定类型的声音)”可知，蜘蛛通过调整网的张力来帮助它们捕捉特定类型的声音。故选B。
30．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Miles said: “Most animals don’t hear that way; they sense the motion of the air.” Future microphones, like those used in hearing aids, could someday have a design like this in mind. (迈尔斯说：“大多数动物听不到这种声音；它们能感觉到空气的运动。”未来的麦克风，比如用于助听器的麦克风，有一天可能会有这样的设计)”可知，Miles认为研究蜘蛛的意义是可能会产生能感知空气运动的麦克风。故选D。
31．B 32．C 33．D 34．A 35．B

【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章对于如何申请在英国学习给出了详细的步骤。
31．细节理解题。根据文章Decide on a university or college and course部分“It is also important to check the course entry requirements. (检查课程入学的要求也很重要。)”可知，申请在英国学习的基本要求就是你需要满足课程入学的要求，故选B。
32．细节理解题。根据文章Decide on a university or college and course部分“If you have any questions, you can contact the university directly, who will be very happy to help you find the information you need. (如果你有任何其他问题，可以直接联系大学，大学都会乐意帮助你找到你所需要的信息。)”可知，关于大学和课程，更多具体的信息可以通过直接给大学打电话或者写信的方式获取，故选C。
33．细节理解题。根据文章Register and apply部分“Postgraduate courses in the UK have their own specific entry requirements and application processes, so check the individual course websites for instructions on how to apply. (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). (英国研究生课程有着它们自己特定的入学要求和申请过程，因此你需要查看个人课程网站来寻找关于如何申请的说明。)”可知，申请研究生课程需要遵循课程说明，故选D。
34．细节理解题。根据文章Accept your offer部分“If you applied via UCAS it’s easy to track the status of your application at any time. (如果你通过UCAS申请的，你可以随时跟踪你的申请状态。)”可知，通过UCAS申请的好处在于可以随时了解关于申请的最新信息，故选A。
35．细节理解题。根据文章Accept your offer部分“If you are accepted with a conditional offer, the place is yours as long as you meet a few extra requirements. (如果你被有条件录取，只要你满足一些额外的要求，这个名额还是为你留着。)”可知，如果你收到了有条件录取，那么你就必须要达到一些额外的标准，才能被正式录取，故选B。
36．B 37．D 38．A 39．C 40．B

【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章借Peeks使用3D打印的义肢得以能够悬挂圣诞彩灯的事例引入，介绍了一个团队研发的3D打印的义肢产品，分析了其优势。
36．推理判断题。根据第一段“For the first time in his life, Pete Peeks was able to use both hands to hang Christmas lights outside his house—thanks to the help of a high school robotics team. Peeks, 38, was born without the full use of his right hand, and though many may take hanging holiday lights for granted, Peeks said it was beyond his wildest dreams.(多亏了一个高中机器人团队的帮助，Pete Peeks有生以来第一次能够用双手在屋外悬挂圣诞彩灯。38岁的Peeks生来右手就不能完全使用，虽然很多人可能认为挂节日彩灯是理所当然的，但Peeks表示这超出了他最疯狂的梦想)”可知，Peeks右手不能完全使用，但因为机器人团队的帮助得以能够悬挂圣诞彩灯，这一奇妙的经历引出了下文对3D打印假肢技术的详细介绍。由此推知，第一段提到Peeks的经历是为了引出话题。故选B。
37．词句猜测题。根据第三段中Daniel McCrobie所说的话“Many of the prosthetics people can get the conventional way are very expensive, and even if you are fortunate enough to get coverage, children grow out of them like they grow out of shoes(人们通过传统方式获得的义肢很多都很昂贵，即使你很幸运地得到了假肢，孩子们长大后不再需要它们，就像他们长大后不再需要鞋子一样)”可知，传统的义肢价格昂贵且不容易获得，而且会因为孩子长大后身体的变化而无法使用，所以画线的them指代的是上文提到的prosthetics（义肢）。故选D。
38．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The inexpensive production through 3D printing opens up access to more people who need prostheses, and also means that they can be more customized to the clients’ unique bodies and specific needs.(通过3D打印实现的廉价生产为更多需要义肢的人提供了机会，也意味着它们可以根据客户独特的身体和特定需求进行更多的定制)”可知，该团队的产品可以根据客户的特性和要求进行定制。故选A。
39．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中Peeks所说的话“They went beyond expectations in terms of really assessing the situation and learning what my specific needs were(他们在评估情况和了解我的具体需求方面超出了我的预期)”和“They were able to make some measurements to make sure everything was fitted correctly.(他们能够做一些测量，以确保一切都是正确的)”可知，该团队提供的3D打印的义肢是根据Peeks的具体情况进行定制的，确保了一切数据的准确，超出了Peeks的预期。由此推知，Peeks是满意的。故选C。
40．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“they can be more customized to the clients’ unique bodies and specific needs(它们可以根据客户独特的身体和特定需求进行更多的定制)”可知，团队设计产品时以客户的需求为导向，非常负责。根据最后一段中“That practice of giving is something McCrobie hopes will continue when he graduates.(McCrobie希望这种给予的做法能在他毕业后继续下去)”可知，团队创始人会坚持这种用科技真正造福有需要的人的做法，是充满关怀的。故选B。
41．B 42．D 43．A 44．C 45．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国的工作室开展的四门绘画课程，提供了具体的导师、时间、费用、课程内容信息。
41．细节理解题。根据Discover Painting部分中的“Ideal for total beginners to the medium of acrylics, this course will give you the tips and tools you need to get started. Respond to the local landscape as well as still life set-ups in the studio.（本课程适合学习丙烯介质的初学者，将给你提供起步需要的建议和工具。你将回应本地的景观以及工作室的静物场景。）”可知，在Discover Painting课上，参与者会学习到如何用丙烯颜料绘画自然风景。故选B。
42．细节理解题。根据Elemental Ocean部分中的“Use oils and acrylics to express the ever-changing moods and colors of the Atlantic Ocean, just outside our window.（用油画和丙烯颜料来表达我们窗外大西洋瞬息万变的情绪和色彩。）”可知，在Elemental Ocean课上会学绘画大海，即水和波浪的创作，这门课的老师是Amy Albright。故选D。
43．细节理解题。根据Life Drawing部分中的“Drawing from the figure is a classic, traditional skill and these tutored life drawing classes are ideal for those wanting to learn and improve.（从人物中绘画是一项经典传统技能，这些辅导的生活绘画课程对于那些想要学习和提高的人来说是理想的。）”可知，Life Drawing课程适合想学习人物绘画的人。故选A。
44．细节理解题。根据Painting Flowers in Oils部分中的“14 — 17 Jun, ￡365（6月14日至17日，365英镑）”可知，该课程为期4天，单人需支付365英镑，因此两人需支付730英镑。故选C。
45．推理判断题。根据第一段“Set in historic studios (工作室) overlooking the ocean in St Ives, Cornwall, the UK, our art classes attract many visitors and locals alike. Class sizes are small and our teams of tutors are professional artists with a passion for teaching.（在英国康沃尔郡圣艾夫斯俯瞰大海的历史悠久的工作室里，我们的美术课程吸引了许多游客和当地人。班级规模小，我们的导师团队都是对教学充满热情的专业艺术家。）”，并结合全文可知，文章主要介绍了工作室的四门绘画课程，提供了具体的导师、时间、费用、课程内容信息。由此推知，文章应该是出现在介绍绘画课程的网站上。故选D。
46．C 47．A 48．D 49．B 50．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了全身学习，又称为体验式学习可以有助于培养孩子阅读技能。文章介绍了与之相关的研究过程和发现。
46．细节理解题。根据第二段“The research included 149 children, aged 5 to 6, who had just started school. They were divided into three groups: one that stood up and used their whole bodies to shape letter sounds; a seated group that shaped letter sounds with their hands and arms; and a control group that received traditional, seated instruction during which they wrote letters by hand.(这项研究包括149名5到6岁的孩子，他们刚刚开始上学。他们被分成三组:一组站起来，用他们的整个身体来塑造字母的发音；一群坐着的人，用手和手臂发出字母的声音；而对照组则接受传统的坐式教学，在此期间他们用手写字母)”可知，参与者在研究中被要求用不同的方法学习字母的读音。故选C。
47．细节理解题。根据第五段“The idea is that if, through play and movement, we can learn where their strengths truly lie, we’ll create a form of learning that combines reading with play, and that’s truly positive.(我们的想法是，如果通过游戏和运动，我们可以了解他们真正的优势所在，我们将创造一种将阅读与游戏结合起来的学习形式，这是真正积极的)”可知，体验式学习通过将学习与游戏相结合让孩子积极参与。故选A。
48．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Jacob Wienecke hopes this will provide an opportunity to inspire teachers and school managers to prioritize movement across subjects.(雅各布·维内克希望这将提供一个机会，激励教师和学校管理者优先考虑跨学科教学)”可知，雅各布期望研究发现可以鼓励教育工作者将其应用于教学。故选D。
49．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“The study also investigated whether a direct effect of embodied learning could be found on children’s reading of individual words. This was not possible, which might be due to the fact that the children were at such an early stage of their literacy development that they could not yet use their knowledge of letter sounds to read words.(本研究还探讨了体验式学习是否会对儿童的单字阅读产生直接影响。这是不可能的，这可能是因为孩子们还处于读写能力发展的早期阶段，他们还不能使用他们的字母发音知识来阅读单词)”可知，最后一段想告诉我们孩子太小了，还不能聪明地运用他们的知识。故选B。
50．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Reading is a complex and crucial skill that impacts the youth’s ability to perform as students. Therefore, it’s important to develop reading skills during childhood. A team of researchers focused on the effect of whole-body learning in instruction, known as embodied learning.(阅读是一项复杂而关键的技能，它会影响青少年作为学生的表现能力。因此，在儿童时期培养阅读技能是很重要的。一组研究人员专注于教学中全身学习的效果，被称为体验式学习)”结合文章主要说明了全身学习，又称为体验式学习可以有助于培养孩子阅读技能。文章介绍了与之相关的研究过程和发现。可知，A选项“全身学习——儿童阅读的良好开端”最符合文章标题。故选A。