天津高考英语阅读理解专项训练

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Audio digital (有声数字化) books are becoming more and more popular these years. One of the reasons for this is that audio digital books can be “read” in many places comfortably.
The first favourite place for many people is in bed, before going to sleep. There are nights when a person would want to do nothing but lie in bed going over what has happened in the day. Many people like to just lie in bed in the dark before they fall asleep at night. This would be the perfect time to listen to an audio digital book. If you read an ordinary book, the lights have to be turned on and you have to turn the pages with your hand. An audio book can just be listened to while a person stays comfortably in bed.
The next favourite place to listen to audio digital books would be in the kitchen. For some people kitchen work is boring. Audio digital books provide good entertainment, and people don’t need to turn pages.
An audio digital book is a favourite while a person is gardening. They can help take a person’s mind off job at hand. It can be fun and exciting to do gardening with the help of these books.
Another great place would be while exercising. It allows the mind to be free while the legs, body and arms are kept busy. This would be a great place to listen to these books.
The next favourite place would be while we are on the road to and from work on buses, trains or even on long flights. Audio digital books have become good companions and help us relaxed.
1．The second paragraph mainly tells us ______.
A．you can listen to an audio digital book comfortably at home
B．a favourite place to listen to audio digital books is in bed
C．it’s perfect time to listen to an audio digital book at noon
D．you have to keep the lights on while reading ordinary books
2．Some people like listening to audio digital books in the kitchen because ______.
A．they can sing to the music
B．it can save power
C．it can help them avoid boredom
D．the kitchen is the best place to do this
3．While exercising, a person “reads” an audio digital book so as to ______.
A．relax his mind
B．keep his body busy
C．lose weight easily
D．reduce pain quickly
4．What is the main topic of this passage?
A．What is an audio digital book?
B．How many kinds of audio digital books are there?
C．When were audio digital books invented?
D．Where do people like to “read” audio digital books?
5．Where does the passage probably come from?
A．An announcement.
B．A book review.
C．A science magazine.
D．A guidebook.

How do you learn English? Are you trying to improve your speaking? Then aim for fluency and “standard” pronunciation. Do you want to get better at writing? You should practice vocabulary and grammar.
But this way of learning, though necessary, misses one big thing: people from different places may speak English differently. For example, people from the US and the UK speak very differently. If a British friend invited me to eat lunch at his apartment, he might say: “Come over to mine round 1 p.m.” But if I invited him over, I might say: “Be at my place a little after 1 p.m.” “My place” is more commonly used in the US; “mine” is more frequently used in the UK—both are informal ways of saying “my house” or “my apartment”.
Even people in different parts of the US speak very differently. For example, imagine that you are talking to a group of people and want to address them all at once. What pronoun do you use? “You”, you should reply—that’s the correct pronoun whether you’re addressing one person or a group. But using “you” to address many people feels strange in a conversation. The most common choice around the US is to say “you guys”. But working class natives of my hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, say “yinz”. In eastern Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, some people say “youse”. In the southern US, people say “y’all”.
The point is that there’s a lot more to languages than what’s standard and proper. So take a tour around the US, y’all. Yinz will be glad that youse do it.
6．What is the passage mainly about?
A．The reason why we need to practice pronunciation.
B．How to understand the native English speakers.
C．How to practice vocabulary and grammar effectively.
D．The different ways native speakers use the language.
7．What is the informal way of saying “my house” in the UK?
A．My place. B．Mine.
C．My apartment. D．My flat.
8．The underlined word “address” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______.
A．write to B．come to
C．speak to D．turn to
9．How many examples does the author use?
A．2. B．3.
C．4. D．5.
10．If someone says, “It’s good seein’y’all.”, he is likely from ______.
A．the southern US B．Pennsylvania
C．New York D．New Jersey

One of my earliest memories was walking up to the smell of camp smoke and my mother’s hot chocolate. My parents were poor, and we lived in the countryside in Portland. Dad had two jobs and Mom was disabled, but that didn’t stop them from heading into the Cascade Mountains several times a year.
Our clothes were old and worn and our food was usually cheap and simple. However, we were always satisfied with our hot chocolate, which was made in a traditional way handed down from my grandmother to my mother.
There was no store to buy anything we needed. We just had powdered cocoa in our camp.
Mom would set the smoke-blackened coffee pot at the side of the fire and slowly warm the milk, adding chocolate and sugar, and stirring (搅拌) until the contents became thick and rich brown. The wonderful smell of chocolate filled the camp. More than once, I could remember people that we had just met hours before stepping into our camp to enjoy mother’s creation.
Once we were trapped in our tent for days because of a terrible rainstorm. Every morning I was woken up by the attractive smell of Mom’s hot chocolate.
Now, many years have passed, when we head for the mountains, I still use that worn coffee pot. And we always bring extra cups for the neighbours who will certainly turn up.
I have told my family a lot about Mom, and it seems that nothing brings back those warm memories better than sitting around the fire at night and tasting sweet hot chocolate.
11．Where did the author live when she was a child?
A．In a village. B．In a big city.
C．In a hotel. D．In a palace.
12．What does the underlined word “trapped” mean in Paragraph 5?
A．Saved. B．Stuck.
C．Surrounded. D．Suffered.
13．Which of the following can NOT describe the author’s mom?
A．Generous. B．Friendly.
C．Disabled. D．Serious.
14．What can we learn about the author from the passage?
A．Her parents were poor.
B．Her mom had two jobs.
C．Her mom was a boss of Coffee House.
D．Her dad stopped them from camping.
15．What could be the best title for the passage?
A．Camp Smoke
B．Mom’s Hot Chocolate
C．My Neighbours
D．Grandmother’s Creation

Fire ants are famous for their construction projects (as well as their burning bites). When they need to, colonies of these insects turn themselves into ladders, chains and walls. And when flood water rises, a colony can float to safety by making an unusual boat. The ants hold tightly to each other, forming a floating disk atop the water. The antraft may float for months seeking safe harbor. The ants on the bottom don’t drown, and the ants on the top stay dry. Working together, the ants float to safety — even though a single ant alone in the water will struggle to survive.
“They have to stay together as a colony to survive.” Nathan Mlot said.
Fire ants and water don’t mix. The ant’s hard outer shell, naturally repels water. A drop of water can sit on top of the ant like a backpack. When an ant does end up underwater, tiny hairs on its body can trap bubbles of air that give the bug a boost up.
To investigate the science behind the antraft, the scientists placed hundreds or thousands of ants at a time in the water. A group of ants took about 100 seconds, on average, to build a raft. The researchers repeated the experiment multiple times. Each time, the ants organized themselves the same way, creating a raft about the size and the thickness of a thin pancake. The rafts were flexible and strong, staying together even when the researchers pushed the rafts underwater.
The scientists then froze the rafts in liquid nitrogen and studied them under powerful microscopes to figure out how the ants kept everyone safe and the water out.
The team found that some ants used their jaws to bite other ants’ legs. Other ants joined their legs together. Thanks to these tight bonds, say the scientists, the ants did a better job at keeping the water away than any one ant could do on its own. By working together, thousands of ants can stay alive in the face of a crisis like a flood by using their own bodies to build a boat.
16．When flood comes, fire ants ________.
A．will run away separately B．find a hole to hide themselves
C．combine themselves into a raft D．climb onto boats on the water
17．What makes fire ants stay afloat?
A．Tiny hairs on their body. B．Their hard outer shell.
C．Their slippery skin. D．Their backpack on its body top.
18．After scientists put fire ants into the water, they ________.
A．built a raft in 100 minutes B．organized themselves into a flexible raft
C．organized themselves in different ways D．liked to look for the food of pancakes
19．The story of fire ants proves the importance of ________.
A．practice B．calmness C．cooperation D．speed
20．The purpose of writing this text is to introduce ________.
A．how fire ants react in face of danger B．fire ants’ differences from common ants
C．fire ants’ ability to live underwater D．the building ability of fire ants

One day, Jack threw some papers on my desk. “What’s wrong?” I asked. “Next time you want to change anything, ask me first.” he said, and left. I had made just one small change. But it was not that I hadn’t been warned. My colleagues had said he was responsible for the resignations (辞职) of the two previous secretaries. As the weeks went by, I came to look down on Jack.
After that another of his episodes (片段) had left me in tears. I stormed into his office. “What?” he said suddenly. “Jack, the way you’ve been treating me is wrong. I’ve never had anyone speak to me that way. As a professional, it’s wrong for me to allow it to continue,” I said. Jack smiled nervously, “Susan, I make you a promise that I will be a friend. I will treat you as you deserve to be treated, with respect and kindness.”
Jack avoided me the rest of the week, and never questioned my work again. I brought cookies to the office one day and left some on his desk. Another day I left a note, “Hope your day is going great.” Over the next few weeks, there were no more Jack episodes. One year later, I discovered I had breast cancer, and was scared. The statistics were not great for my long-term survival.
One day, however, Jack visited me in the hospital and silently handed me a bundle with several bulbs inside. “Tulips (郁金香),” he said. I smiled, not understanding. “If you plant them when you get home, they’ll come up next spring. I think you will be there to see them when they come up. Next spring you will see the colours I picked out for you.” Tears clouded my eyes and he left. I have seen those red and white striped (有条纹的) tulips push through the soil every spring for over ten years now. This past September the doctor declared me cured. At a moment when I was praying for just the right words, a man with very few words said all the right things. After all, that’s what friends do.
21．Jack became angry that day because ________.
A．he was feeling unwell
B．Susan had failed to keep his office clean
C．he felt Susan changed too much about the papers
D．Susan had changed something without his permission
22．Susan stormed into Jack’s office to tell Jack that ________.
A．he wasn’t worthy of respect
B．he should apologize to her right away
C．she would treat him the way he treated her
D．one should show others respect and kindness
23．Which of the following best describes Susan?
A．Moody but friendly. B．Shy and demanding.
C．Confident and friendly. D．Tough and troublesome.
24．From the passage, we can conclude that ________.
A．Jack cares about his employees
B．Jack gets along well with his employees
C．Jack is always particular about his work
D．Jack doesn’t care about the feelings of others
25．We can infer from the passage that ________.
A．a friend in need is a friend indeed
B．a few words can be as meaningful as many
C．a friend who says little must be a good friend
D．we must treat disrespectful people with disrespect

“I am truly frustrated by the way my teenage children behave with me. It is a roller coaster ride each day coping with their moodiness and argumentative nature. But I do appreciate the courage they project at times and the goals they undertake that make me feel that they really aim high in life.” This could be the feeling of most parents with teenage children.
I can understand and empathize with these parents, but they are not alone. Children start their journey into the broad world and are greatly influenced by what others have to say especially their peers that they consider more close than even their parents and family at times.
The brains teenagers or children in the ages of 13 to 19 undergo a lot of changes that bring about these effects that most parents like us fail to understand. One of the prominent changes is what takes place due to the beneficial pruning that takes place in the neutral branches of the prefrontal cortex. All these changes ultimately help build clear judgment, plan and control impulses skills.
It is best that we just recollect how we behaved as a teenager and you would definitely come across some of our mums that support their teenage grandchildren and say we were much worse. I can empathize with such parents as probably our parents are getting a chance to air out their feelings that they could probably never do when we were teenagers. (Taking a positive look by realizing that it is a part of the growing process would help.)
We may tell our teenage children to have confidence in their abilities and not be influenced by what others say of them, but this anxiety of what society says of them can be overwhelming. It could be real enormous pressure that teens can never come about telling parents, but it would pay to build up trustworthy relationships with them. This would help keep a watch and monitor some of their inappropriate activities and avoid their getting into trouble due to peer pressure and emotional vulnerability.
26．What is the best attitude for parents to treat children’s changes?
A．Leaving them alone. B．Thinking them crazy.
C．Understanding them fully. D．Separating them emotionally.
27．Teenagers experience many changes mainly for ________.
A．physical reasons B．spiritual reasons
C．emotional reasons D．courageous reasons
28．According to the passage, teenagers’ personality is most affected by ________.
A．parents B．teachers C．friends D．peers
29．To be mutually beneficial, what should parents NOT do to their children?
A．Taking a positive view. B．Establishing their identity.
C．Monitoring their teenagers. D．Recalling their youth.
30．What is the best title for the passage?
A．Understand Your Teenagers B．Why do Teenagers Change?
C．Give Confidence to Teenagers D．Learn to Love Your Teenagers

Family get-together are a great way for family members to understand the lives each other and strengthen family bonds. For younger family members, get-togethers can reinforce (加强) family traditions and can be learning experiences that help them to grow and mature. Traditional Family get-togethers can include a meal and an activity such as going to see a movie. However, there are other ideas that can help make get-togethers memorable and provide moments that enrich the lives of family members.
________
One way to make a family get-together memorable is to give it an environmentally friendly theme. A garden can be planted, for example. Include vegetables that can be eaten and future get-togethers. A tree could be planted and called the family tree. The family get-together could also be planned for a specific place such as a community nature center. The family could participate in an environmental project such as a neighborhood clean-up, or cleaning streams or roadsides.
Be active
Family get-togethers can have physical activity as a main focus of the fun. Families can gather at a beach and go swimming. Building sand castles also requires exertion. Other beach activities can include kite flying and searching for shells. A family get-together can also be planned for a park that has a nature trail. A picnic meal can provide food, and everyone can take a hike for exercise. A family get-together can also have a sports theme when planned for a location that has a basketball court, tennis court or some other sporting venue. For places with snow, families can go sledding or skiing together.
Museum or Historic Site
A family get-together can also be an educational gathering. For example, a get-together planned at a museum can provide entertainment as well as educational value. Family members can talk and catch up with one another while touring the museum. Contact the local chamber of commerce (商会) to find historical sites, which can provide memorable scenery to a family get-together.
31．The main purpose of the passage is ________.
A．to give us some advice on how to plan a family get-together
B．to introduce some ways of making family get-togethers unusual
C．to compare traditional family get-togethers with modern ones
D．to tell us why and where we often need a family get-together
32．Which of the following is the best choice for the blank?
A．Be planned. B．Family tree.
C．Go green. D．Community nature center.
33．What does the underlined word “exertion” in Para.3 really mean?
A．Ability. B．Effort. C．Exercise. D．Skill.
34．If you want to have fun and learn a lot, which one is your best choice?
A．A family planting a family tree.
B．A family gathering at a beach.
C．A family gathering of sports theme.
D．A family gathering at a museum.
35．According to the passage, which of the following is a way of traditional family get-together?
A．Seeing a film. B．Planting a tree.
C．Having a picnic. D．Visiting a historic site.

Rending leadership literature, you’d sometimes think that everyone has the potential to be an effective lender.
I don’t believe that to, be true. In fact, there are fewer truly effective leaders, instead, I see many more leaders sadly incompetent, and seriously misguided about their own abilities.
Part of the reason this happens is a lack of honest self-assessment by those w ho pursue leadership in the first place.
We’ve all met the type of individual who simply must take charge. Whether it’s a decision-making session, a basketball game, or a family outing, they can’t help grabbing the lead position. They believe they are natural born leaders.
Truth is, they’re nothing of the sort. True leaders don’t assume that it’s their divine (神圣的) right to take charge every time two or more people get together. Quite the opposite. A great leader will assess each situation and will only take charge when their position, the situation, or the needs of the moment demand it.
Many leaders confuse leadership with action. They believe that constant motion somehow generates leadership as a byproduct (副产品). Faced with any situation that can’t be solved by the force of activity, they generate a dust cloud of impatience. Their one leadership tool is volume: if they think you aren’t working as hard as they think you should, their demands become increasingly louder and rougher.
True leaders understand the value of action, of course, but it isn’t their only tool. In fact, it isn’t ever their primary tool. Great leaders see more than everyone else: answers, solutions, patterns, problems, opportunities. They know it’s vitally important to do, but they also know that thinking, understanding, are equally important.
If you’re too concerned with outcomes, you aren’t leading at all, you’re dictating (独裁). A true leader is someone who develops his or her team so that they can hit their targets and achieve their goals.
36．What does the author think of the leaders he knows?
A．Many of them are used to taking charge. B．Few of them are equal to their positions.
C．Many of them fail to fully develop their potential. D．Few of them are familiar with leadership literature.
37．Why are some people eager to grab leadership positions?
A．They believe they have the natural gift to lead. B．They believe in what leadership literature says.
C．They have proved competent in many situations. D．They get great satisfaction from being leaders.
38．What characterizes a great leader according to the author?
A．Being able to take immediate action when chances present themselves.
B．Having a whole - hearted devotion to their divine responsibilities.
C．Having a full understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses.
D．Being able to assess the situation carefully before taking charge.
39．How will many leaders respond when their command fails to generate action?
A．They reassess the situation at hand. B．They become impatient and rude.
C．They adopt any tool available. D．They blame their team members.
40．What is the author’s advice to leaders?
A．Concentrate on one specific task at a time. B．Use different tools to achieve different goals.
C．Build up a strong team to achieve their goals. D．Show determination when faced with tough tasks.

It is an ancient Chinese tradition to cherish grain. In ancient China, farming promoted the development of civilization so people regarded grain as a God. The ancient people firmly believed that “food is the most important thing for the people”. The earth God “She” and the grain God “Ji” were the earliest gods worshipped by our ancestors and the country was called “Sheji”.
Chinese believe in food conservation. Scholars have strongly advocated that “every single grain is fruit of hard work” and nothing should be wasted. Strong daily practices are associated with “respecting” the grain. Families that run out of rice never leave their container completely empty. There is always a little rice left in it. Parts of the poultry (家禽) and livestock that are unsuitable to be the main dishes are always deliciously cooked.
Food also helps bring people together. In Chinese culture, “Ju” (get together)is a very particular word. There are many ways to get together, but the word “Can” is usually added to it in case of festivals, birthday celebrations, moving to new houses, weddings and funeral. “Ju Can”(get together and have dinner)is an important way for Chinese families to bond.
But these ordinarily frugal (节俭的) people often end up wasting food during “Ju Can”. Some reports show that the annual waste of grain in China is close to 6% of the total grain output, of which, the waste rate of a large party is as high as 38%. The food waste is driven by people’s flamboyant nature-they think the plates must be full and taking away packed food from a party is “disgraceful”. The dishes at a dinner party have become a symbol of a person’s wealth and having too many dishes at the menu has become fashionable, thus promoting waste.
Small to a person, a family, big to a country, the whole human race, to survive, to develop, we have to be frugal. Being frugal does not mean being mean, it simply means one is wise enough not to waste food. If the culture of diligence and frugality is more widespread in all countries, it would provide for a stronger foundation for national security and family happiness.
41．Why does the author mention “Sheji” in Paragraph 1?
A．To prove China enjoys a long history.
B．To explain Chinese tradition of cherishing food.
C．To show farming promoted Chinese civilization.
D．To clarify who is the earliest god in China.
42．What does the author intend to show with the example of parts of the poultry and livestock?
A．Chinese cuisine is diverse.
B．Chinese don’t waste food.
C．The ancient Chinese lived a difficult life.
D．Chinese are skillful at cooking delicious food.
43．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A．The disgraceful behaviour in “Ju Can”.
B．The human nature revealed in food waste.
C．How much food Chinese people waste in “Ju Can”.
D．The food waste in “Ju Can” and the reason behind it.
44．The underlined word “flamboyant” in Paragraph 4 can be understood as .
A．showy B．generous C．unique D．hardworking
45．What does the author most likely want to tell us?
A．Farming is crucial to China’s development.
B．Food plays a vital role in bringing people together.
C．We should cherish food and form the habit of frugality.
D．We mustn’t leave the container completely empty in case of tunning out of food.

Things to see, hear, watch and read.
For more culture coverage and streaming recommendations, see vulture. com.
MOVIES
Go to New York Film Festival
Sans virtual screenings.
Lincoln Center, through October 10.
The city’s most impressive cinema showcase opens with the world premiere (首映) of Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth, with Deazel Washington and Frances McDormand as the ruthless(冷酷无情的) would-be royals, and includes new films from Pedro Almodóvar (Parallel Mothers), Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog）, Celine Sciamma (Petite Maman), Paul Verhoeven (Benedetta) and Apicbatpong Weerasethakul (Memoria).
ALISON WILLMORE
THEATER
See Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Rolling on the river.
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, reopens October 8.
With many Broadway shows returning, theater-goers can catch up with the shows they meant to attend but never quite got to. No one should miss a second chance to see star Adrienne Warren. The power-packed, laser-voiced performer will only be back playing the central role from October 8 to 31, and while her successor will no doubt be incredible, Warren...is simply the best. Do not miss her this time out.
HELEN SHAW
PODCASTS
Listen to Storytime with Seth Rogen.
Ft. celebrities and regular people.
Sirius XM’s Stitcher October 6.
Seth Rogen has teamed with producer Richard Parks III to show the stories of his interviewers as cinematically as possible, no matter how ordinary. Upcoming guests include Quinta Brunson, Joe Mande, and Paul Scheer.
NICHOLAS QUAH
ART
See Julian Lethbridge
Geometric abstractions.
Paula Cooper Gallery, 521 West 21" Street, through October 16.
Julian Lethbridge is a sort of under-known master of modeling the complex possibilities and variations of the visibility of thought. His works convey an intensity (强烈) of intention and a smoldering (郁积的) emotionalism.
JERRY SALTZ
46．Which of the following people is an actor in a movie?
A．Jane Campion. B．Frances McDormand.
C．Seth Rogen. D．Joel Coen.
47．Who recommends people to see a musical?
A．Helen Shaw. B．Nieholas Quah.
C．Alison Willmore. D．Jerry Saltz
48．Which of the following is true about the podcasts?
A．Paul Scheer is the producer.
B．Seth is interviewed on October 6.
C．You can hear common people's stories.
D．It covers as many cinemas as possible.
49．What do you know about Julian Lethbridge according to the passage?
A．His paintings are full of models.
B．He is not very famous.
C．His art exhibition runs through October.
D．He has a complex personality.
50．Where can you go to enjoy a culture highlight on October 24?
A．Lincoln Center.
B．Paula Cooper Gallery.
C．521 West 21th Street.
D．Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

As smartphone users know, a sleeping device can still consume the power of a battery. One solution for extending the battery life of wireless devices is to add a wake - up receiver that can tun on a shut - off device.
Angad Rekhi, a university student, and Amin Arabians, an assistant professor have developed a wake - up receiver that turns on a device in response to ultrasonic (超声波的)signals. By working at a significantly smaller wavelength and switching from radio waves to ultrasound, this receiver is much smaller than similar wake - up receivers.
This wake - up receiver has many potential applications, particularly in designing the next generation of networked devices, including the smart devices that can communicate directly with one another without human’s role.
Once attached to a device, a wake - up receiver listens for a unique ultrasonic pattern that tells it when to turn the device on. It only needs a very small amount of power to maintain this constant listening, so it still saves energy.
The designing of these receivers presented a number of challenges. “Miniaturizing wake - up receivers and driving down power consumption while maintaining or extending range are fundamental challenges,” Angad said. “By doing so, the receivers can be small but powerful enough to fit in with the environment.”
By comparison, the ultrasound wake - up receiver requires a battery but has much greater range than the wirelessly powered devices, These two technologies - wireless power and wake - up receivers would likely serve different purposes, but both indicate a turning point in devices that make up the Internet of things.
“In light of a long - promised future where interconnected, autonomous, widespread and remarkable technologies make life easier, the networked devices available now, like video doorbells and app - enabled lights, seem like rather slight advances” the researchers explained. They believe technologies could help cross the gap between the Internet of things as we know it and the Internet of things at their best.
51．How does the wake - up receiver work?
A．By getting permission from the owner and turning on the device.
B．By picking up the radio sound and turning it into the ultrasonic signal.
C．By sensing the signal and turning on the device automatically.
D．By receiving the ultrasonic signal and reminding its owner.
52．What is the main advantage of the wake - up receiver?
A．It can receive signals quickly. B．It's remotely controlled.
C．It's energy - efficient. D．It can communicate by itself.
53．What can the wake - up receiver be applied for?
A．wake - up smart devices B．ultrasonic devices
C．wirelessly powered devices D．future networked devices
54．The underlined word “miniaturizing” in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by “________”.
A．reducing the size of B．making full use of C．designing the style of D．checking the function of
55．What is Angad’s attitude towards the future of the networked devices?
A．Critical. B．Positive. C．Indifferent. D．Objective

After deciding to move into a new house, Jessica, a full - time mother in London, brought in a woman home organizer - Sharon.
“As a result, Sharon threw away 50 per cent of my clothes, decorations, shoes and books. The process of tidying up my house brought peace to me and made me feel organized at heart.” Jessica told The Times.
Like Jessica, more British have started to seek for help from home organizers to pursue minimalism (极简主义) lifestyles.
This period has made many people appreciate everyday order and comfort. Having a comfortable living environment became more pressing for people who were forced to work at home and for families spending long hours together under one roof.
“People are fearful of the future, especially with this pandemic” Sharon, told The Times. “Will it get worse? Will it return... I think it is a good idea to clear your home as a way of clearing your mind. This is an ideal time to tidy up and give some thought to what we have and to be thankful for it.”
For most people, tidying up is much more than sorting things and putting them away. It can help begin a conversation with themselves and reflect upon their lives.
Jenny, 27, has loved organizing things since childhood. While other children would throw their schoolbags on the floor and run out to play with their friends, Jenny, preferred to put her books and pencil box in order on her desk and enjoyed helping her mother fold shirts. Today she still practices this in her own life while also helping others.
“Decluttering is not merely about getting rid of stuff and sorting things out. It’s a way of improving relationships between people, their belongings and their space, which can help lead to a tidy and comfortable life. It's about education and bringing beauty and harmony into one's living space,” Jenny told The Times.
Did she face any difficulties while organizing homes? Obviously, yes. “There’s a tradition in Britain of treasuring possessions. Most people aren’t in the habit of throwing out useless things unless they’re worn out. So we try to be accustomed to the idea and make it much more acceptable.” Jenny added.
56．What can we infer from Jessica’s words?
A．The home organizer threw away 50 per cent of her possessions.
B．The home organizer raised her sense of order.
C．She enjoys the process of tidying up her house.
D．She is seeking for minimalism lifestyles.
57．According to the passage, what is the similarity between clearing your home and clearing your mind?
A．Both need a thorough clean. B．Both need a careless thought.
C．Both require an immediate action. D．Both require thankfulness.
58．What is Jenny’s opinion about decluttering?
A．Decluttering is a way of ruining relationships between different people.
B．Decluttering is more than about getting rid of stuff and sorting things out.
C．Decluttering enables us to live a tidy and economical life.
D．Decluttering is about education and bringing depression to people.
59．What difficulty did Jenny face when organizing homes?
A．That people’s possessions are hardly worn out.
B．People’s habit of throwing useless things.
C．The tradition of cherishing possessions in Britain.
D．That it’s acceptable to throw out things unless they are worn out.
60．What can we learn from the passage?
A．A tidy house brings balance to Jessica and makes her feel surprised.
B．Minimalism lifestyles are becoming more and more popular among British.
C．Tidying up is no more than sorting things and throwing unnecessary things.
D．Most Britain are unlikely to throw useless things.

Placing large-scale renewable energy equipment is difficult and often met with criticism, especially in areas where landscape of the area is considered a cultural heritage(遗产) or is a tourist spot which brings in good income. Therefore, the human interaction is kept at a minimal rate to avoid damaging the environment.
Changes in biodiversity due to equipment of solar energy and wind power is thought to be more damaging than overall reduction in greenhouse gasses. This is one of the reasons why acquiring land for renewable energy equipment is so difficult, since traditional uses of land such as agriculture are preferred more than placing power plants. However, recent research shows that installing such renewable equipment actually promotes biodiversity.
Now a comprehensive research has been carried out on ‘The Effects of Solar Farms on Local Biodiversity‘ in UK by ecological consultants who proved these theories. The consultants studied 11 similar solar farms located around England and Wales along with their neighboring control farms to compare. Plants (crops), invertebrate(无脊椎动物), bird and bat surveys were carried out on both the farms. One test before solar arrays were set up on the land and then after.
The results of the study exceptionally proved that solar farms had significantly higher biodiversity than the control farms. The solar farm had by far the most positive effect on biodiversity when the farmland was replanted with a mixture of different seeds after the solar farm was constructed. This minimized use of agricultural chemicals and promoted marginal habitat space for other species.
The report further went on to say that reduction in greenhouse gas emissions was just one of the positive effects.
The other one was that the increase in wildlife and biodiversity inside the solar farms actually extended to areas surrounding the solar farm as well. Construction has always come with a downside of damage to the local ecosystems, but since building solar farms actually benefit the wildlife, there couldn’t be better news to hear! A good reason of improved biodiversity would be the fact that farm is shifted from monoculture farming to a variety of crops. The limited use of pesticides and herbicides contributes to safer practices. Moreover, the presence of solar equipment provides shade for birds to make their nests (be kind to animals).
61．What do most people think of renewable energy equipment?
A．It’s too expensive.
B．It may turn a tourist spot.
C．It will do damage to the land.
D．It can serve as a cultural heritage.
62．What difficulty may solar energy companies have according to the passage?
A．Developing power plants.
B．Obtaining enough farmland.
C．Collecting enough funding.
D．Producing enough equipment.
63．What ca we know about the study in UK by ecological consultants?
A．It is the first study in this field.
B．Its result is beyond expectation.
C．It suggested canceling solar farms.
D．It needed further study.
64．What can be the best title of the passage?
A．People are Going Wild for Solar.
B．Solar Power Is Starting to Take off.
C．Solar Energy Will Be in Urgent Need.
D．Solar Farms Help Increase Biodiversity.

With a good shopping position and the right amount of money, any educated person ought to be able to make a living out of a bookshop. It is not a difficult trade to learn and the large chain-stores can never force the small bookseller out of existence as they have done to the corner shop. But the hours of work are very long — I was only doing a part-time job, but my boss put in a seventy-hour week, besides regular journeys out of shopping hours to buy books.
The real reason why I should not like to be back in the book trade for life, however, is that while I was in it I lost my love of books. A bookseller cannot always tell the truth about his books, and that gives him a dislike for them. There was a time when I really did love books — loved the sight and smell and feel of them — if they were fifty or more years old, that is. Nothing pleased me quite so much as to buy a bargain lot of them on sale for several pounds. There is a peculiar flavor about the unexpected books you pick up in that kind of collection: little-known eighteenth-century poets, or out-of-date geography books. For occasional reading — in your bath, for example, or late at night when you are too tired to go to bed — there is nothing as good as a very old picture story-book.
But as soon as I went to work in the bookshop I stopped buying books. Seen in a mass, five or ten thousand at a time, books were dull and even a little tiresome. Nowadays I do buy one occasionally, but only if it is a book that I want to read and can’t borrow, and I never buy rubbish.
65．According to the passage, ________ is one of the necessary conditions to run a bookshop.
A．an educated shop-owner
B．a good position at a street corner
C．a regular journey out of the shop
D．the force of large chain-stores
66．The author should not like to be back as a bookseller for life because ________.
A．he hated his job of selling books
B．selling books was only a part-time job
C．the books in the shop gave him a dislike
D．he was unable to be honest about the books he sold
67．The books preferred by the author should be those ________.
A．stories making readers sleepless
B．valuable ones bought on sale
C．peculiar ones with great expectation
D．geography ones from the eighteenth century
68．The author will only buy new books ________.
A．if he feels dull and tired
B．after he gives up his job as a bookseller
C．which are interesting but hard to borrow
D．when he throws away old ones

It is often said that you can’t have too many friends. But it seems that there is a natural limit to the number of people we stay in touch with. A study found that when we make new friends, by starting a new job or going to university, we downgrade or even drop old ones. And while the friends may change, the number stays almost the same.
Oxford University researcher Felix Reed-Tsochas asked 24 students in the final months of school to list all their friends and relatives and say how close to them they were. The pupils filled in the questionnaire (问卷) twice more after starting work or going to university. They were also given free mobile phones and agreed that researchers could use their bills to work out who they called, when and for how long.
Putting the two pieces of information together showed, unsurprisingly; that most people have a small circle of close friends, who they spend most of their time talking to. This inner circle is surrounded by group after group of ever more distant friends. As the volunteers’ lives changed, this overall pattern, including the number of best friends, remained almost the same, meaning that some close friends from childhood were dropped or downgraded as new friendships were built.
Dr Reed-Tsochas said: “Maybe my best friend is no longer the same person but the amount of time I allocate (分配) to my best friend is still the same. ” He added that this finding suggests that even with the coming of modem technology we are only capable of forming a limited number of true friendships.
Chester University researcher Dr Sam Roberts said: “Our results are likely to reflect limitations in the ability of humans to keep emotionally close relationships both because of limited time and because the emotional capital (情绪资本) that individuals can allocate between family members and friends is limited. ”
69．What is a popular belief about making friends?
A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. B．We should treat friends as our family.
C．The more friends we make, the better. D．A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.
70．Which is a method Dr Reed-Tsochas used in his study?
A．Checking the volunteers’ call records. B．Learning about the volunteers’ hobbies.
C．Tracking the volunteers’ job performance. D．Interviewing the volunteers’ schoolmates.
71．What did the researchers find from the study?
A．One’s attitude to friendship remains the same.
B．People attach great importance to friendships.
C．People rarely drop their old friends to make new ones.
D．The number of one’s best friends doesn’t change much.
72．What is the function of the last paragraph?
A．To add background information. B．To give a possible explanation.
C．To offer some suggestions. D．To introduce a new topic.

If you’re a fan of fast fashion, your choices may be narrowing in the near future.
At the end of 2020, fast-fashion giant H&M said it would close 350 stores worldwide. Recently, Spanish fashion giant Inditex announced that it would close all its Bershka, Pull & Bear and Stradivarius stores in China. It all indicates that fast fashion is slowing down, noted the website Fast Company.
A major reason is the shift in the mindset (心态) of consumers. Millennials, those who were born in the 1980s or 1990s, are now the largest consumer group. Unlike their predecessors (前人), millennials are more financially stable,and thus low-priced fast fashion is not their priority. According to The South China Morning Post, more people are starting to care about quality and the stories behind a product.
Another factor is the growing concern over the fashion industry’s effect on the environment. As The New York Times noted, the fashion industry is one of the largest polluters of clean water and three-fifths of clothes produced in a year end up in landfill (垃圾场). As there is more awareness of the climate crisis, younger people are pursuing more eco-friendly choices.
Molly, 22, is one of them. Before she went to college, she used to frequent fast-fashion shops like Forever 21 and H&M. But after taking a class that focused Fast fashion slows down on the environmental impact of clothing production, her preference changed. Now, she tries to shop in a way that is both sustainable (可持续的) and affordable: She shops second-hand. “My friend showed me how easy it was to be thrifty (节约的) and I developed a new personal style that focused less on trends but on basics that don’t go out of style.” she told MTV News.
In order to survive in the competitive market, many fast-fashion brands are making changes as well. For example, Inditex said that the company plans for all of its clothes to be sustainable by 2025.
“Sustainability is a never-ending task in which everyone here is involved.” said Pablo Isla, CEO of Inditex.
73．Why is fast fashion unpopular among millennials?
A．Millennials follow former generations’ style.
B．Millennials prefer cheaper clothes.
C．Millennials attach more importance to quality.
D．Millennials like brands with a long history.
74．What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
A．Unsold clothes are a threat to the environment.
B．Low-quality fashion products don’t last long.
C．Climate change should be blamed on the fashion industry.
D．More people prefer eco-friendly fashion products.
75．What is Molly’s new way of shopping?
A．She likes thrifty brands.
B．She buys used clothes.
C．She prefers trendy clothes.
D．She buys only necessary clothes.
76．The author used the example of Inditex at the end to show _________.
A．how competition is becoming more fierce in the fashion industry
B．how sustainability has become the top priority for most fashion brands
C．how the fast-fashion industry is suffering a big loss
D．how a major company can change their products to fit the market
77．What is the author’s opinion on the future development of fast fashion?
A．Promising. B．Hopeless. C．Unclear. D．Unpredictable.

The library is one of the most popular places at a western university. Students turn to it for research, conversations about class, and many other services.
Compared with Chinese libraries, college libraries, college libraries in the US and UK tend to offer more resources. A postgraduate at Yale University can borrow as many as 225 books at a time.
In addition to borrowing books, there are online and electronic resources. These include a database search of popular and academic material, such as LexisNexis Academic, which offer items from newspapers and magazines.
Although books and articles are the items that students ask for most frequently, some libraries provide audio and video recordings, maps and sheet music (活页乐谱). At some schools, teachers and tutors put electronic copies of their teaching PPTs on the library Web to give easier access for students.
Another useful service in Western college libraries is the Interlibrary Loan. This allows a student at one school to borrow books from another school. The loan request is made through the student’s college library, which gets the book, gives it to the user, and arranges for its return.
Technology has brought more services to students and has made libraries attractive. Some universities have services for students to send messages through the computer or mobile texts to ask the library staff for information.
Earlier this year, Harvard University introduced a new Scan and Deliver service, allowing students to make requests for parts of books and articles. Requests made through the system are handled by library staff. The student receives and e-mail with an Internet link to the scanned pages. The service is free and all material comes within four days.
It used to be that libraries didn’t allow food or drinks. But that rule is changing and many of them now contain a cafe so students can spend as much time as they want in the library.
Actually, some US university libraries are now all-night affairs, or have at least one study room open all night.
78．In Western college libraries a postgraduate can _________.
A．have a free drink or a meal
B．borrow as many books as they want
C．access not only books but other study resources
D．ask questions and get answers from their tutors
79．Which of the following are mostly needed by students in western libraries?
A．Books and articles.
B．Audio and video recordings.
C．Maps and sheet music.
D．Tutors’ teaching PPTs.
80．How can a college student borrow books from other college’s libraries?
A．By going to these libraries.
B．By getting them through the Internet.
C．By borrowing them through their own library.
D．By sending messages through the computer or mobile texts.
81．What can we learn from the text?
A．Food or drinks are not allowed in all western college libraries.
B．The services in western college libraries are being improved.
C．Postgraduates can post their own PPTs on the library website.
D．24-hour services are adopted in most western libraries nowadays.
82．What is the text mainly about?
A．New roles of modern college libraries.
B．The convenience of online reading.
C．Introduction of western college libraries.
D．Useful services in Chinese libraries.

In a classic episode of The Simpsons, Homer’s class reunion ends in shame when one of Homer’s guilty secrets is exposed: he never graduated from high school. To get his diploma, he must pass a science test. As he sits down to retake the exam, he holds one of his trademark dialogues with his brain. “All right, brain. You don’t like me and I don’t like you. But let’s just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.”
Many a true word is spoken as a joke. Homer Simpson’s Everyman character really is an Everyman. For most people, engaging in the kind of effortful thinking that is required to pass a science test feels too much like hard work. It is so much easier to quit and let the brain’s autopilot take over.
And no wonder. Evolution has blessed the human brain with all kinds of mental shortcuts that make life manageable. If we had to think about every action or weigh up every decision, we would break down. As a result, certain ideas and modes of thinking come naturally to us, such as effortless thinking.
But at huge cost. Our mental shortcuts work fine at the level of individuals and small-scale societies, but in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, they are a danger to society. Effortless thinking is at the root of many of the modern world’s most serious problems: terrorism, hatred, inequality and religious extremism. All are caused by people disengaging their critical thinking and going with their gut (非理性的) feeling.
Everybody is capable of gut feeling, but also of the critical thinking. Both thinking styles are needed to make the world go round. Unfortunately, the latter requires training that is unavailable or unappealing to many people.
One of the bright spots in 2017 was the start of a movement called the March For Science. Those who believe in the power of science need to keep on marching, or give more power to people who don’t much like their own brains — or other people’s.
83．What does the author want to convey through Homer’s story?
A．Feeling is very important.
B．Drinking beer is harmful to one’s brain.
C．High school seniors should work hard.
D．Most people hate effortful thinking like Homer.
84．How do you read between the lines of the underlined sentence according to the passage?
A．Most people would rather tell jokes than tell the truth.
B．Most people don’t want to toil through scientific tests.
C．Most people would love to have their brains controlled by a pilot.
D．Most people like Simpson’s ordinary character are willing to think simple.
85．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?
A．Our mental shortcuts function well.
B．Effortless thinking is expensive for people.
C．Effortless thinking is dangerous to society.
D．People prefer effortless thinking to critical thinking.
86．What does the author think of critical thinking?
A．It makes the world go round.
B．It needs necessary training.
C．It works fine at the level of personal affairs.
D．It leads to the March For Science in 2017.
87．What is the best title for the text?
A．Critical Thinking Is Urgently Needed
B．Effortless Thinking Is Out of Date
C．We Need to March Towards Science
D．Thinking Contributes to Social Problems

On a cold winter day in Denver, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of The Success Principles. What Jack had become was a version of what I wanted to be.
During his talk, Jack took out his wallet, pulled out a hundred-dollar bill, and said, “Who wants this?”
Hands shot up in the audience; people leaned forward to see whom Jack would choose. But I ran up the stairs to the stage and grabbed the bill from his hand. He turned to me and said, “Yes, that’s it! Instead of waiting around for opportunities, simply take the initiative and create what we want!”
After this week, I asked for his personal e-mail address and sent him e-mail sharing my views and dreams. He kindly e-mailed back simple encouragement such as “Keep thinking and playing bigger; it’s much more fun that way. Love, Jack.” Then I got occupied with other things in life and I stopped e-mail Jack.
A year later, my dream gradually faded. I had this idea if I got back in touch with Jack. I e-mailed him again and again but got no response. As I sat down at my computer to check my e-mail for the fifth time in 15 minutes, an inspiration came like lighting: What was I doing? Was I waiting for the prize of life? I knew I needed to do something about all this waiting. I was going to write a book, which I would call “Waiting for Jack”!
It all sounded good, but then reality hit. Some nights I cried and wanted to give up. I wrote and rewrote. Even though I could feel the fear, I did it anyway. Fortunately, three years later, Waiting for Jack turns out a best-seller on Amazon!
We all have a “Jack” for whom we wait — whether it’s a person, a place or a thing. Now I would like to ask you: what are you waiting for?
88．From the first paragraph we can learn that the author _________.
A．wanted Jack to autograph her book
B．wanted to be as successful as Jack
C．wanted to make friends with Jack
D．wanted to get help from Jack
89．It can be inferred from the passage that Jack Canfield is probably a person who _________.
A．welcomes challenges in life
B．enjoys playing a lot
C．likes showing off his wealth
D．seldom takes risks
90．How did the author lose contact with Jack?
A．She and Jack had an argument.
B．She had no time to contact Jack.
C．Jack was too proud to get along with.
D．She was too upset with her broken dream.
91．Which of the following statements is NOT True according to the passage?
A．The author considered Jack Canfield as her idol.
B．The author was not very satisfied with Jack’s response at first.
C．It was the author’s sudden desire to write a book called Waiting for Jack.
D．The author spent three years writing Waiting for Jack, so it became a best seller.
92．What might be the theme of the book Waiting for Jack?
A．The disappointment of waiting for her hero, Jack.
B．The need to keep waiting for the prize of our life.
C．The importance of taking action to achieve a goal.
D．The harm of blindly worshipping others as heroes.

Near the small town of Grottoes, Virginia, a narrow dirt road goes from the house of Stephen Curry’s grandfather to the woods nearby. A far cry from the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was along this road that Stephen’s grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole.
Like his father, basketball star Dell Curry, Stephen spent many childhood hours playing on this muddy basketball court. He probably didn’t realise it at the time, but it was where he learnt to be creative and flexible as a player. You see, with every shot, the weak plastic backboard gave way. The bumps and rocks that lined the road under the basket caused the ball to bounce in all directions. Knowing where the ball would go wasn’t easy. He had to adjust his own playing style as a result. Shooting with great accuracy was another thing he learnt. Only shots perfectly aimed at its centre went into the heavy, thick basket. In this way, practising day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills.
Despite his father’s successful career, Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father’s footsteps. But Stephen carried on. Playing basketball was his dream. He would not give up. He finally ended up playing college ball at a small, little-known school, Davidson College, not too far from where he lived. His creativity and perseverance (毅力) made him Davidson’s star player.
Selected for the NBA in 2009, Stephen joined the Golden State Warriors. He performed beyond everyone’s expectations with his accurate shooting and continuous efforts. In 2015, Stephen won his first NBA championship, and he led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
After receiving the Most Valuable Player award for two years in a row, Stephen explained his philosophy, “I never really set out to change the game…What I wanted to do was just be myself…I know it inspires a lot of the next generation, a lot of people who love the game of basketball to value the skill of it, value the fact that you can work every single day to get better. You’ve got to be able to put in the time and the work. That’s how I got here. That’s how I continue to get better every single day.” Inspiring others to believe in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that what other people think of you does not have to influence what you become. Through self-belief, hard work, perseverance and some help from an old hoop, he has shown that anything is possible.
93．The underlined part “a far cry from” in Paragraph 1 can be understood as ________.
A．not far from B．equal to
C．completely different from D．very similar to
94．What helped Stephen Curry develop his creative and flexible playing skills?
A．The humble basketball court.
B．His father’s example.
C．His coach’s training methods.
D．The bouncing basketball.
95．Many people thought it was impossible for Stephen Curry to become a great basketball player due to ________ .
A．his father’s success
B．his creativity and skills
C．the little-known college
D．his physical condition
96．What can we learn from Stephen Curry’s philosophy?
A．His wish is to inspire the next generation.
B．An old hoop is critical to what be has achieved.
C．You’ll get better with consistent effort and devotion.
D．Perseverance and some help from an old hoop guarantee success.
97．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A．To introduce Stephen Curry’s philosophy.
B．To inspire people with Stephen Curry’s determination to succeed.
C．To explain why Stephen Curry was doubted by many people
D．To inform people about Stephen Curry’s basketball skills.














参考答案：
1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章指出在很多地方可以很舒服的使用有声图书，并说明这些地方受欢迎的原因。
1．主旨大意题。根据第二段的主要内容，尤其第一句“The first favorite place for many people is in bed, before going to sleep.(在睡觉之前第一个对许多人来说最喜欢的地方是躺在床上)”可知，本段主要介绍床上是听有声电子书最受喜欢的地方之一。故选B。
2．推理判断题。根据第三段的“The next favorite place to listen to audio digital books would be in the kitchen. For some people kitchen work is boring. Audio digital books provide good entertainment，and people don’t need to turn pages.(下一个喜欢听有声电子书的地方是厨房。对有些人来说，厨房工作很无聊。音频数字图书提供良好的娱乐，人们不需要翻页)”可知，有些人喜欢在厨房里听音频数字图书是因为它可以帮助他们避免无聊。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Another great place would be while exercising. It allows the mind to be free while the legs，body and arms are kept busy. This would be a great place to listen to these books.(另一个很棒的地方是锻炼的时候。它可以让心灵自由，而腿、身体和手臂保持忙碌。这将是一个听这些书的好地方)”可知，锻炼时“阅读”音频数字书是为了放松大脑。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。根据第一段的“One of the reasons for this is that audio digital books can be “read” in many places comfortably. (其中一个原因是，有声数字图书可以在许多地方轻松‘阅读’)”并结合下文介绍的一些受欢迎的阅读地点以及原因可知，本文主要介绍了人们喜欢在什么地方“阅读”有声电子书。故D项“人们喜欢在哪里‘阅读’有声电子书?”符合文意。故选D。
5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章指出在很多地方可以很舒服的使用有声图书，并说明有声图书越来越受欢迎的原因。所以这篇文章最有可能来自一本科学杂志。故选C。
6．D 7．B 8．C 9．A 10．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了学习英语时，最好着眼大局，要注意不同的人讲英语的方式存在着差异。
6．主旨大意题。由第二段中的“But this way of learning, though necessary, misses one big thing: all the differences there are in how different people speak English. (但这种学习方式虽然必要，却忽略了一件大事：不同的人讲英语的方式存在着所有的差异)”可知，本文中作者特别关注以英语为母语的人使用语言的不同方式。故选D项。
7．细节理解题。根据第二段中“ “My place” is more commonly used in the US; “mine” is more frequently used in the UK—both are informal ways of saying “my house” or “my apartment”.（“ my place”在美国使用得更为普遍，而“ mine”在英国使用得更为频繁——两者都是表示“ my house”或“ my apartment”的非正式用法。）”可知，在英国表示“my house”的非正式用法为“mine”，故选B。
8．词句猜测题。由第四段中的“For example, imagine that you are talking to a group of people and want to address them all at once. What pronoun do you use? “You”, you should reply — that’s the correct pronoun whether you’re addressing one person or a group. (例如，假设您正在与一群人交谈，并希望同时向他们讲话。“你用什么代词？”“你”，你应该回答——这是正确的代词，无论你addressing一个人或一个群体)”可知，addressing在此和上文talking to的意思相同，即“和……说话/交谈”。故选C项。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段中“But this way of learning, though necessary, misses one big thing: people from different places may speak English differently.（但是这种学习方式虽然必要，却忽略了一件大事: 来自不同地方的人说英语的方式可能不同。）”第三段第一句“Even people in different parts of the US speak very differently. （即使是美国不同地区的人说话也不一样。）”可知，作者在文章中通过引用不同地方的人说英语的方式不同，使用了英国和美国人对同一个内容的不同表达，和不同地区的人说英语的方式的不同，引用了美国不同地区的人说话方式的不同的例子，来说明英语在表达上是有差异的。故选A。
10．推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“In the southern US, people say “y’all”: as in, “don’t forget about us, y’all!”(在美国南部，人们说“y’all”：就像“别忘了我们，y’all！”)”可知，如果有人对你和你的家人说“It’s good seein’ y’all!”，他很可能是从美国南部来。故选A项。
11．A 12．B 13．D 14．A 15．B

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者最早的记忆是母亲做的热巧克力的气味，父母很穷，住在波特兰的乡村，爸爸有两份工作，妈妈残疾，但这并没有阻止他们每年几次前往喀斯喀特山脉宿营，母亲的热巧克力始终是作者记忆里最温馨的一幕。
11．细节理解题。根据第一段“My parents were poor，and we lived in the countryside in Portland.(我的父母很穷，住在波兰特的乡下)”可知，作者小时候生活在村里。故选A。
12．词句猜测题。根据第五段第一句中的“because of a terrible rainstorm.(因为一场可怕的暴风雨)”可推知，因为一场可怕的暴雨，“我们”被困在帐篷里好几天，故trapped意为：被困住。与Stuck意思相近，故选B。
13．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Mom was disabled(妈妈是残疾的)”可知，母亲是残疾的，第四段的“More than once, I could remember people that we had just met hours before stepping into our camp to enjoy mother’s creation.(不止一次，我记起那些在我们走进营房前刚刚遇到的人，来享受母亲的创造的东西)”可知，刚刚认识的人会来享受母亲制作的美味。由此可知，母亲是善良的，慷慨的。从文中无法看出作者的母亲是严肃的，D项表示错误，故选D。
14．细节理解题。根据第一段的“My parents were poor”可知，作者的父母很贫穷。故选A。
15．主旨大意题。根据第一段的“One of my earliest memories was walking up to the smell of camp smoke and my mother’s hot chocolate.(我最早的记忆之一就是走向营地闻到的营地的烟的味道以及我母亲的热巧克力的味道)”以及下文不断提到的母亲的热巧克力可推断，本文主要讲述了我最早的记忆之一是母亲做的热巧克力的气味，是作者记忆中最温暖的一幕。由此推知，B项“妈妈的热巧克力”为最佳标题，起点睛的作用。故选B。
16．C 17．A 18．B 19．C 20．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了火蚁在洪水来临时，会聚集成筏子。研究人员研究了让它们保持漂浮的原因以及它们的合作精神。
16．细节理解题。根据第一段中“And when flood water rises, a colony can float to safety by making an unusual boat. The ants hold tightly to each other, forming a floating disk atop the water.(当洪水上涨时，蜂群可以通过制造一艘不寻常的船漂浮到安全的地方。蚂蚁们紧紧地抱在一起，在水面上形成一个漂浮的圆盘)”可知，当洪水来临时，火蚁会聚集成筏子。故选C。
17．细节理解题。根据第三段中“When an ant does end up underwater, tiny hairs on its body can trap bubbles of air that give the bug a boost up.(当一只蚂蚁最终沉入水中时，它身上的细小毛发可以捕获气泡，给它一个助推器)”可知，火蚁身上的细小毛发让火蚁保持漂浮。故选A。
18．细节理解题。根据第四段“To investigate the science behind the ant raft, the scientists placed hundreds or thousands of ants at a time in the water. A group of ants took about 100 seconds, on average, to build a raft. The researchers repeated the experiment multiple times. Each time, the ants organized themselves the same way, creating a raft about the size and the thickness of a thin pancake. The rafts were flexible and strong, staying together even when the researchers pushed the rafts underwater.(为了研究蚂蚁筏背后的科学，科学家们把成百上千只蚂蚁同时放入水中。一群蚂蚁建造一个筏子平均需要100秒。研究人员重复了多次实验。每一次，蚂蚁都以同样的方式组织自己，创造出一个薄煎饼大小和厚度的筏子。这些木筏既柔韧又坚固，即使研究人员把木筏推到水下，它们也能保持在一起)”可知，科学家们将火蚁放入水中后，它们将自己组织成一个灵活的筏子。故选B。
19．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The team found that some ants used their jaws to bite other ants’ legs. Other ants joined their legs together. Thanks to these tight bonds, say the scientists, the ants did a better job at keeping the water away than any one ant could do on its own. By working together, thousands of ants can stay alive in the face of a crisis like a flood by using their own bodies to build a boat.(研究小组发现，一些蚂蚁用它们的下颚咬其他蚂蚁的腿。其他蚂蚁把它们的腿连在一起。科学家们说，多亏了这些紧密的纽带，蚂蚁在防水方面比任何一只蚂蚁都做得更好。通过共同努力，成千上万的蚂蚁可以在面对洪水这样的危机时用自己的身体建造一艘船，从而存活下来)”可知，火蚁的故事证明了合作的重要性。故选C。
20．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Fire ants are famous for their construction projects (as well as their burning bites).(火蚁以它们的建筑工程（以及它们灼烧的叮咬）而闻名)”结合文章主要介绍了火蚁在洪水来临时，会聚集成筏子。研究人员研究了让它们保持漂浮的原因以及它们的合作精神。可推知，写这篇文章的目的是介绍火蚁的建筑能力。故选D。
21．D 22．D 23．C 24．A 25．B

【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者和上司杰克的故事，一开始作者因为擅自修改杰克的东西而受到指责，但是后来她在病中得到杰克的帮助，杰克的不多的几句话带给作者莫大的安慰和帮助。
21．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Jack threw some papers on my desk.(杰克把一些文件扔在我桌子上。)”以及“Next time you want to change anything，ask me first.(下次你想改变什么，先问我。)”可知，杰克生气的原因是苏珊未经他允许修改了一些东西。故选D。
22．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Jack, the way you’ve been treating me is wrong. I’ve never had anyone speak to me that way.(杰克，你对待我的方式错了。从来没有人这样跟我说话过。)”以及“I will treat you as you deserve to be treated, with respect and kindness.(我会以你应得的方式对待你,充满尊重和善意。)”可推断，苏珊是想告诉杰克一个人应尊重别人，对人友善。故选D。
23．推理判断题。根据文章第二段的内容“I stormed into his office. ‘What?’ he said suddenly. ‘Jack, the way you’ve been treating me is wrong. I’ve never had anyone speak to me that way. As a professional, it’s wrong for me to allow it to continue,’ I said. (我冲进了他的办公室。“怎么了？”他突然说。我说：“杰克，你对待我的方式是错的。从来没有人这样跟我说话过。作为一名专业人士，我允许它继续下去是错误的。”)”可知Susan敢于提出质疑，说明她很自信；根据文章第三段的句子“I brought cookies to the office one day and left some on hisdesk. Another day I left a note: ‘Hope your day is going great.’(一天我把饼干带到办公室，在他的桌子上留了一些。有一天我留了一张纸条,“希望你过得好。)”可知Susan是很友好的。故选C。
24．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“One day, however, Jack visited me in the hospital and silently handed me a bundle with several bulbs inside.(一天，然而，杰克去医院看望我，默默地递给我一束有几个花苞的花。)”可知，在苏珊生病时，杰克去看望她，因此推断杰克是关心雇员的。故选A。
25．推理判断题。根据最后一段“One day, however, Jack visited me in the hospital and silently handed me a bundle with several bulbs inside. “Tulips (郁金香),” he said. I smiled, not understanding. “If you plant them when you get home, they’ll come up next spring. I think you will be there to see them when they come up. Next spring you will see the colours I picked out for you.” Tears clouded my eyes and he left. I have seen those red and white striped (有条纹的) tulips push through the soil every spring for over ten years now. This past September the doctor declared me cured. At a moment when I was praying for just the right words, a man with very few words said all the right things. After all, that’s what friends do.(然而，有一天，杰克到医院来看我，默默地递给一束有几个花苞的花。“郁金香，”他说。我笑了，不明白。“如果你回家后把它们种上，明年春天就会长出来。我想当它们出现的时候，你们会看到它们。明年春天你就能看到我为你挑选的颜色了。”泪水模糊了我的双眼，他离开了。十多年来，每年春天，我都能看到那些红白相间的郁金香穿过土壤。今年九月，医生宣布我痊愈了。我在希望听到想听的话语时，一个很少说话的人说出了所有恰当的话。毕竟，朋友就该这样)可推知，在作者最需要安慰的时刻，是杰克的话给她以希望，话虽不多，却胜似千言万语。故选B。
26．C 27．A 28．D 29．B 30．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了青少年的大脑经历许多变化，这些变化带来了我们这样的大多数父母无法理解的影响，对此作者认为父亲要对青少年表示理解，不要施加太大压力。
26．推理判断题。根据第三段中“The brains teenagers or children in the ages of 13 to 19 undergo a lot of changes that bring about these effects that most parents like us fail to understand.(13到19岁的青少年或儿童的大脑经历了许多变化，这些变化带来了我们这样的大多数父母无法理解的影响)”以及“All these changes ultimately help build clear judgment, plan and control impulses skills.(所有这些改变最终有助于建立清晰的判断、计划和控制冲动的技能)”可推知，父母对待孩子的变化最好的态度是充分理解它们。故选C。
27．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The brains teenagers or children in the ages of 13 to 19 undergo a lot of changes that bring about these effects that most parents like us fail to understand.(13到19岁的青少年或儿童的大脑经历了许多变化，这些变化带来了我们这样的大多数父母无法理解的影响)”可知，青少年经历许多变化主要是由于身体原因。故选A。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Children start their journey into the broad world and are greatly influenced by what others have to say especially their peers that they consider more close than even their parents and family at times.(孩子们开始了他们宽广的世界之旅，并受到他人尤其是同龄人的极大影响，他们认为这些人有时甚至比他们的父母和家人更亲密)”可知，青少年的个性受同龄人的影响最大。故选D。
29．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“We may tell our teenage children to have confidence in their abilities and not be influenced by what others say of them, but this anxiety of what society says of them can be overwhelming.(我们可能会告诉我们十几岁的孩子要对自己的能力有信心，不要被别人对他们的评价所影响，但这种社会对他们评价的焦虑可能会压倒一切)”可知，为了互惠互利，父母不应该对孩子确定他们的身份。故选B。
30．主旨大意题。根据第二段“I can understand and empathize with these parents, but they are not alone. Children start their journey into the broad world and are greatly influenced by what others have to say especially their peers that they consider more close than even their parents and family at times.(我能理解并同情这些父母，但他们并不孤单。孩子们开始了他们宽广的世界之旅，并受到他人尤其是同龄人的极大影响，他们认为这些人有时甚至比他们的父母和家人更亲密)”结合文章主要说明了青少年的大脑经历许多变化，这些变化带来了我们这样的大多数父母无法理解的影响，对此作者认为父亲要对青少年表示理解，不要施加太大压力。可知，A选项“理解你的青少年”最符合文章标题。故选A。
31．B 32．C 33．B 34．D 35．A

【导语】本文是说明文。主要讲述了家庭聚会的几种方式以及各种方式所具有的好处。
31．推理判断题。根据第一段“However，there are other ideas that can help make get-togethers memorable and provide moments that enrich the lives of family members.”（然而，还有其他的想法可以使聚会难忘，并提供丰富家庭成员生活的时刻。）可知，主要介绍一些让家庭聚会与众不同的方法。故选B。
32．细节理解题。根据第二段“One way to make a family get-together memorable is to give it an environmentally friendly theme”（一个让家庭聚会难忘的方法是给它一个环保的主题）可知，本段讲述了家庭聚会的最佳选择是环保，所以空白处填：Go green最符合题意。故选C。
33．词义猜测题。根据第三段“Building sand castles also requires ”（建造沙滩城堡需要）根据常识肯定需要很多的努力和耐心。故选B。
34．细节理解题．根据最后一段“a get-together planned at a museum can provide entertainment as well as educational value．”（计划在博物馆举行的聚会可以提供娱乐和教育价值。）可知，到博物馆去家庭聚会可以边获得乐趣边获取知识。故选D。
35．细节理解题。根据第一段“Traditional Family get-togethers can include a meal and an activity such as going to see a movie.”（传统的家庭聚会可以包括一顿饭和一项活动，比如去看电影。）可知，看电影是一种传统的家庭聚会 。故选A。
36．B 37．A 38．D 39．B 40．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了作为一个领导者应该具有的一些品质。
36．推理判断题。根据第二段中“In fact, there are fewer truly effective leaders, instead, I see many more leaders sadly incompetent, and seriously misguided about their own abilities.(事实上，真正有效率的领导者更少，相反，我看到更多的领导者悲哀地无能，严重误导了他们自己的能力)”可推知，作者认为这些领导者的能力和他们的职位不匹配。故选B。
37．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Whether it’s a decision-making session, a basketball game, or a family outing, they can’t help grabbing the lead position. They believe they are natural born leaders.(无论是决策会议，篮球比赛，还是家庭郊游，他们都会情不自禁地占据领先地位。他们相信自己是天生的领导者)”可知，有些人渴望获得领导职位，因为他们相信自己有领导的天赋。。故选A。
38．细节理解题。根据第五段中“A great leader will assess each situation and will only take charge when their position, the situation, or the needs of the moment demand it.(一个伟大的领导者会评估每一种情况，只有在他们的位置或情况，或者当时的情形需要要求他们的时候，他们才会负责)”可知，真正的领导者会对情况做出仔细地评估，然后决定是否要负责。故选D。
39．细节理解题。根据第六段中“Faced with any situation that can’t be solved by the force of activity, they generate a dust cloud of impatience. Their one leadership tool is volume: if they think you aren’t working as hard as they think you should, their demands become increasingly louder and rougher.(面对任何无法用行动力解决的情况，他们会产生一片不耐烦的尘雾。他们唯一的领导工具就是数量：如果他们认为你没有像他们认为的那样努力工作，他们的要求就会变得越来越响亮和粗暴)”可知，多数的领导者们在看到他们的命令没有出现自己希望的行动力的表现时，他们就会表现出不耐烦，他们的要求就会越粗暴。故选B。
40．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“A true leader is someone who develops his or her team so that they can hit their targets and achieve their goals.(一个真正的领导者是一个发展他或她的团队，使他们能够达到他们的目标和实现他们的目标的人)”可知，在作者看来，真正意义的领导者是能够发展自己的团队，同时让团队实现成员目标的人。故选C。
41．B 42．B 43．D 44．A 45．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章通过陈述中国爱惜粮食、节俭的传统美德以及目前浪费食物的现状，并号召我们珍惜粮食、养成节俭的习惯。
41．推理判断题。根据第一段的“It is an ancient Chinese tradition to cherish grain. In ancient China, farming promoted the development of civilization so people regarded grain as a God.(爱惜粮食是中国古老的传统。在中国古代，农耕推动了文明的发展，人们视粮食为神)”和“The earth God “She” and the grain God “Ji” were the earliest gods worshipped by our ancestors and the country was called “Sheji”. (土神“舍”和谷神“稷”是我们祖先最早崇拜的神，国家被称为“舍稷”)”可知，中国有爱惜粮食的传统，古人把粮食视为神，“社稷”是我们最早崇拜的神。由此推知，提到“社稷”是为了说明中华民族爱惜粮食的传统。故选B。
42．推理判断题。根据第二段的“Chinese believe in food conservation.(中国人崇尚节约粮食)”可知，本段的主旨是中国人节约粮食。由此推知，提到家禽或家畜中不适合做成主菜的部分总是被烹饪得很美味，是为了说明中国人不浪费食物，即使一点点都舍不得扔掉。故选B。
43．主旨大意题。根据第四段“But these ordinarily frugal (节俭的) people often end up wasting food during “Ju Can”. Some reports show that the annual waste of grain in China is close to 6% of the total grain output, of which, the waste rate of a large party is as high as 38%. The food waste is driven by people’s flamboyant nature-they think the plates must be full and taking away packed food from a party is “disgraceful”. The dishes at a dinner party have become a symbol of a person’s wealth and having too many dishes at the menu has become fashionable, thus promoting waste.(但这些通常节俭的人往往在“聚餐”期间浪费食物。有报道称，中国每年的粮食浪费接近粮食总产出的6%，其中很大一部分人的浪费率高达38%。食物浪费源于人们的浮夸天性——他们认为盘子必须是满的，从聚会上拿走包装好的食物是“可耻的”。宴会上的菜肴已经成为一个人财富的象征，菜单上有太多的菜肴已经成为一种时尚，从而助长了浪费)”可知，本段主要陈述了人们聚餐造成食物浪费的现象以及背后的原因。故选D。
44．词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“they think the plates must be full and taking away packed food from a party is “disgraceful”. The dishes at a dinner party have become a symbol of a person’s wealth and having too many dishes at the menu has become fashionable (他们认为盘子必须是满的，从聚会上拿走包装好的食物是“丢脸的”。宴会上的菜肴已经成为一个人财富的象征，菜单上有太多的菜肴已经成为一种时尚)”可知，人们认为聚餐时盘子必须装得很满，这样能显示他们的财富，并且觉得带走剩下的食物很丢脸。由此可知，聚餐上的食物浪费源于人们喜欢炫耀的天性。即划线词意为“炫耀的”，与showy同义。故选A。
45．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Small to a person, a family, big to a country, the whole human race, to survive, to develop, we have to be frugal. Being frugal does not mean being mean, it simply means one is wise enough not to waste food. If the culture of diligence and frugality is more widespread in all countries, it would provide for a stronger foundation for national security and family happiness. (小到一个人，一个家庭，大到一个国家，整个人类，要生存，要发展，我们就必须节俭。节俭并不意味着吝啬，它只是意味着一个人足够聪明，不浪费食物。如果勤劳节俭的文化在所有国家更加普及，将为国家安全和家庭幸福奠定更坚实的基础)”推知，作者通过这篇文章主要告诉我们，我们应该珍惜粮食，养成节俭的好习惯。故选C。
46．B 47．A 48．C 49．B 50．D

【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章四人分别推荐了电影、剧院、播客和艺术方面的活动，并简介其中的安排和特点。
46．细节理解题。根据MOVIES中的“The city’s most impressive cinema showcase opens with the world premiere (首映) of Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth, with Deazel Washington and Frances McDormand as the ruthless(冷酷无情的) would-be royals, and includes new films from Pedro Almodóvar (Parallel Mothers), Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog）, Celine Sciamma (Petite Maman), Paul Verhoeven (Benedetta) and Apicbatpong Weerasethakul (Memoria).(这座城市最令人印象深刻的电影展示是乔尔·科恩的《麦克白的悲剧》的全球首映，迪泽尔·华盛顿和弗朗西斯·麦克多蒙德饰演冷酷的准皇室成员，还包括佩德罗·阿莫多瓦的《平行母亲》，简·坎皮恩的《犬之力》，席琳·西安玛的《小妈妈》， 保罗·范霍文的《圣母》和阿彼察邦·韦拉斯哈古的《记忆》。 )”可知，在Joel Coen导演的《麦克白的悲剧》中男演员Frances McDormand饰演了一位冷酷的准皇室成员，Jane Campion是执导《犬之力》的女导演。故选B项。
47．细节理解题。根据THEATER中的最后两句“The power-packed, laser-voiced performer will only be back playing the central role from October 8 to 31, and while her successor will no doubt be incredible, Warren...is simply the best. Do not miss her this time out. (这位充满活力、声音洪亮的歌手将在10月8日至31日期间继续担任中心角色，而她的接班人无疑将是令人难以置信的，沃伦……简直是最好的。这次别错过她了。)”，以及下一行的姓名HELEN SHAW可知，HELEN SHAW推荐人们去看音乐剧。故选A项。
48．细节理解题。根据PODCASTS的第一行“Listen to Storytime with Seth Rogen.(请听塞斯·罗根的故事时间)”可知，Seth是这个节目中的讲故事者，不是被采访者，排除B项。第四行“Seth Rogen has teamed with producer Richard Parks III to show the stories of his interviewers as cinematically as possible, no matter how ordinary. Upcoming guests include Quinta Brunson, Joe Mande, and Paul Scheer.(Seth Rogen与制片人Richard Parks III合作，尽可能以电影的方式展现他的采访者的故事，不管他们的故事多么平凡。即将到来的嘉宾包括Quinta Brunson, Joe Mande和Paul Scheer。)”可知，Paul Scheer是嘉宾，不是制片人，故排除A项；根据第二行“Ft. celebrities and regular people.(《金融时报》的名人和普通人。)”节目中的被采访者有名人也有普通人，所以可以听到普通人的故事。故选C项。
49．细节理解题。根据ART中的“Julian Lethbridge is a sort of under-known master of modeling the complex possibilities and variations of the visibility of thought. (Julian Lethbridge是一位不为人知的大师，他对思维可见性的复杂可能性和变化进行了建模。)”可知，Julian Lethbridge名气不大，故选B项。
50．细节理解题。根据THEATER的第三行“Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, reopens October 8(Lunt-Fontanne剧院，十月八号重新开放)”可知，十月二十四号，可以去Lunt-Fontanne Theatre享受一个文化亮点。故选D项。
51．C 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种尺寸更小且节能的设备——唤醒接收器。
51．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Angad Rekhi, a university student, and Amin Arabians, an assistant professor have developed a wake - up receiver that turns on a device in response to ultrasonic signals. ”（大学生Angad Rekhi和助理教授Amin Arabians发明了一种唤醒接收器，它可以响应超声波信号打开设备。）及第四段中“Once attached to a device, a wake - up receiver listens for a unique ultrasonic pattern that tells it when to turn the device on.”（一旦连接到设备上，唤醒接收器就会监听一种独特的超声波模式，告诉它何时打开设备。）可知，这种唤醒设备可以响应超声波信号，自动打开设备。故选C。
52．细节理解题。根据第四段中“It only needs a very small amount of power to maintain this constant listening, so it still saves energy.”（它只需要很少的能量来维持这种持续的倾听，所以它仍然节能。）可知，这种唤醒装置是节能的。故选C。
53．细节理解题。根据第三段中“This wake - up receiver has many potential applications, particularly in designing the next generation of networked devices”（这种唤醒接收器有许多潜在的应用，特别是在设计下一代网络设备方面）可知，这种唤醒装置在未来的网络设备方面尤其有用。故选D。
54．词义猜测题。根据划线词前文“The designing of these receivers presented a number of challenges.”（这些接收器的设计提出了一些挑战。）及“Miniaturizing wake - up receivers and driving down power consumption while maintaining or extending range are fundamental challenges”（在保持或扩大射程的同时，使唤醒接收器……和降低功耗是基本的挑战）并结合下文“By doing so, the receivers can be small but powerful enough to fit in with the environment.”（通过这样做，接收器可以变得很小，但足够强大，以适应环境。）可推知，接收器的设计存在挑战，要让接收器变得更小，因此，划线词此处的含义为“尺寸减小”。故选A。
55．推理判断题。根据第五段Angad所说“By doing so, the receivers can be small but powerful enough to fit in with the environment.”（通过这样做，接收器可以变得很小，但足够强大，以适应环境。）及最后一段中“They believe technologies could help cross the gap between the Internet of things as we know it and the Internet of things at their best.”（他们相信科技可以帮助我们跨越我们所知的物联网和处于最佳状态物联网之间的鸿沟。）可推知，对于这个网络设备的未来，Angad认为它很有前景，持有积极态度。故选B。
56．C 57．D 58．B 59．C 60．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了极简主义的生活方式在英国人生活中的流行。
56．推理判断题。根据第二段中“The process of tidying up my house brought peace to me and made me feel organized at heart.” ”（整理房间的过程给我带来了平静，让我感到内心井然有序）可推知，在杰西卡看来，整理房间可以给她带来平静，给她带来一种有序感。即她很享受整理房间的感觉。故选C。
57．推理判断题。根据第五段中“I think it is a good idea to clear your home as a way of clearing your mind. This is an ideal time to tidy up and give some thought to what we have and to be thankful for it.”（我觉得把清理你的家作为净化你的心灵的一种方式是个好主意。这是一个可以用来整理和思考我们有什么并感谢这一切的理想的时间）可推知，清理家庭和净化心灵都是需要我们感谢我有拥有的东西。故选D。
58．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Decluttering is not merely about getting rid of stuff and sorting things out.”（整理不仅仅是清理东西，整理东西）可知，整理东西除了清理和给东西分类还有其它的好处。选项B与文意相符，故选B。
59．细节理解题。根据最后一段“There’s a tradition in Britain of treasuring possessions. Most people aren’t in the habit of throwing out useless things unless they’re worn out. ”（英国有一个珍惜财产的传统。大多数人不习惯把没用的东西扔掉，除非它们用坏了）可知，整理家的时候，珍妮要面对英国有一个珍惜财产的传统。故选C。
60．推理判断题。根据第三段“Like Jessica, more British have started to seek for help from home organizers to pursue minimalism (极简主义) lifestyles.”（像 杰西卡 一样，更多的英国人开始寻求家政人员的帮助，以追求简约主义的生活方式）可知，越来越多的英国人开始追求简约主义的生活方式，即简约主义的生活方式在英国逐渐变得受欢迎起来。故选B。
61．C 62．B 63．B 64．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了太阳能农场还可以用来解决地球上的另一个大问题：生物多样性的丧失。
【详解】1.推理判断题。根据第一段“Placing large-scale renewable energy equipment is difficult and often met with criticism, especially in areas where landscape of the area is considered a cultural heritage(遗产) or is a tourist spot which brings in good income. Therefore, the human interaction is kept at a minimal rate to avoid damaging the environment.(放置大规模的可再生能源设备是困难的，而且经常受到批评，特别是在该地区的景观被视为文化遗产或旅游胜地并带来丰厚收入的地区。因此，为了避免破坏环境，人类之间的相互作用被保持在最低限度。)”可知，放置大规模的可再生能源设备是困难的，而且经常受到批评，是因为人们认为可再生的能源设备，损坏旅游胜地或文化遗产，破坏环境，对土地造成破坏，故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段“This is one of the reasons why acquiring land for renewable energy equipment is so difficult, since traditional uses of land such as agriculture are preferred more than placing power plants.(这就是为什么为可再生能源设备获取土地是如此困难的原因之一，因为传统的土地用途，如农业，比放置发电厂更受欢迎)”可知，太阳能公司很难获得足够的农业用地，故选B。
3. 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The results of the study exceptionally proved that solar farms had significantly higher biodiversity than the control farms.(研究结果罕见地证明，太阳能农场的生物多样性明显高于对照农场。)”可知，英国生态顾问的研究结果很罕见，结果出人意料，故选B。
4. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中的“However, recent research shows that installing such renewable equipment actually promotes biodiversity.(然而，最近的研究表明，安装这种可再生设备实际上促进了生物多样性。)”可知，文章主语介绍了太阳能农场还可以用来解决地球上的另一个大问题：生物多样性的丧失，所以D项“Solar Farms Help Increase Biodiversity.(太阳能农场有助于增加生物多样性。)”做适合做文章标题。故选D。
65．A 66．D 67．B 68．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者曾在书店兼职，失去了对书籍的热爱，现在作者喜欢买自己想读但不能借的书。
65．细节理解题。由第一段中的“With a good shopping position and the right amount of money, any educated person ought to be able to make a living out of a bookshop. (有了一个好的购物位置和足够的钱，任何受过教育的人都应该能够靠书店谋生)”可知，经营书店的必要条件是“有了一个好的购物位置、足够的钱和受过教育的人”，A项“受过教育的店主”符合，B项“街角的好位置”表述不准确。故选A项。
66．细节理解题。由第二段中的“The real reason why I should not like to be back in the book trade for life, however, is that while I was in it I lost my love of books. A bookseller cannot always tell the truth about his books, and that gives him a dislike for them. (然而，我再也不想要回去从事以卖书为生的真正原因是，当我卖书时，我失去了对书籍的热爱。一个书商不能总是说出他的书的真相，这让他讨厌这些书)”可知，作者不想再做一辈子的书商，是因为他不能对自己卖的书说实话。故选D项。
67．细节理解题。由第二段中的“Nothing pleased me quite so much as to buy a bargain lot of them on sale for several pounds. There is a peculiar flavor about the unexpected books you pick up in that kind of collection: little-known eighteenth-century poets, or out-of-date geography books. (没有什么比以几英镑的价格在减价出售时买一大堆书更让我高兴的了。你在这类藏书中意外发现的书籍有一种奇特的味道：鲜为人知的18世纪诗人，或过时的地理书籍)”可知，作者喜欢打折扣买来的好书。故选B项。
68．细节理解题。由最后一段中的“Nowadays I do buy one occasionally, but only if it is a book that I want to read and can’t borrow, and I never buy rubbish. (现在我偶尔会买一本，但前提是这是一本我想读但不能借的书，而且我从不买垃圾)”可知，作者只会购买他想读（感到有趣才会想读）但很难借用的书。故选C项。
69．C 70．A 71．D 72．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究发现当我们结交新朋友时，我们会跟一些老朋友失去联系。尽管朋友会变，但是我们结识的朋友数目几乎保持不变。
69．细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“It is often said that you can’t have too many friends. ”（人们常说，朋友越多越好）。可知，朋友愈多愈好。故选C。
70． 细节理解题。根据第二段“They were also given free mobile phones and agreed that researchers could use their bills to work out who they called, when and for how long. ”（他们还获得了免费的手机，并同意研究人员可以使用他们的账单来确定他们打电话的对象、时间和时长。）可知，研究的方法之一是核实志愿者的通话记录。故选A。
71．细节理解题。根据第三段“As the volunteers’ lives changed, , this overall pattern, including the number of best friends, remained almost the same ”（随着志愿者生活的改变，这个总体模式，包括最好的朋友的数量，几乎保持不变）和第四段“He added that this finding suggest even with the coming of modern technology we are only capable of forming a limited number of true friendships.”（他补充说，这一发现表明，即使现代科技的到来，我们也只能形成有限数量的真正的友谊。）可知，即使随着现代科技的到来，一个人结识的好朋友的数目仍然是有限的，一个人最好朋友的数量变化不大。故选D。
72．推理判断题。由最后一段“Our results are likely to reflect limitations in the ability of humans to keep emotionally close friendships both because of limited time and because the emotional capital that individuals can allocate between family members and friends is limited.”（我们的研究结果很可能反映了人类保持亲密情感友谊的能力有限，这既是由于时间有限，也是因为个人可以在家庭成员和朋友之间分配的情感资本有限。）由此可知，最后一段的作用是为了解释研究结果的原因所在。故选B。
73．C 74．D 75．B 76．D 77．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了如果你是快速时尚的粉丝，在不久的将来，你的选择可能会越来越少。文章举例快速时尚巨头代表H&M和西班牙时尚巨头Inditex目前所出现的倒闭潮，说明80和90年代的消费者已经成为消费主力军，他们现在更关注产品环境友好型和产品的质量。为了在竞争激烈的市场中生存，许多快速时尚品牌也在做出改变。
73．细节理解题。根据第三段“According to The South China Morning Post, more people are starting to care about quality and the stories behind a product.(据《南华早报》报道，越来越多的人开始关注产品的质量和背后的故事。)”可知，快速时尚在千禧一代中不受欢迎是因为千禧一代更注重质量。故选C项。
74．主旨大意题。由文章第四段“Another factor is the growing concern over the fashion industry’s effect on the environment. As The New York Times noted, the fashion industry is one of the largest polluters of clean water and three-fifths of clothes produced in a year end up in landfill. As there is more awareness of the climate crisis,younger people are pursuing more eco-friendly choices.(另一个因素是人们越来越担心时装业对环境的影响。正如《纽约时报》所指出的，时装业是清洁水的最大污染者之一，一年生产的服装中有五分之三最终被填埋。随着人们对气候危机的意识增强，年轻人正在追求更环保的选择。)”可知，这段主要讲了时装业会对环境产生影响，所以更多人选择对对环境有好处的产品。故选D项。
75．细节理解题。根据第五段“Now, she tries to shop in a way that is both sustainable (可持续的) and affordable: She shops second-hand.(现在，她试图以一种既可持续的方式购物而且价格实惠：她买二手货。)”可知，她买旧衣服。故选B项。
76．推理判断题。根据最后一段““Sustainability is a never-ending task in which everyone here is involved,” said Pablo Isla, CEO of Inditex.For example, Inditex said that the company plans for all of its clothes to be sustainable by 2025.(Inditex首席执行官帕布罗·伊斯拉（Pablo Isla）说：“可持续发展是一项永无止境的任务，这里的每个人都参与其中”。)”以及倒数第二段“In order to survive in the competitive market, many fast-fashion brands are making changes as well.(为了在竞争激烈的市场中生存，许多快速时尚品牌也在做出改变。例如，Inditex表示，该公司计划到2025年实现所有服装的可持续发展。)”可知，作者在最后用Inditex的例子来说明一个大公司如何改变他们的产品来适应市场。故选D项。
77．观点态度题。根据倒数第二段“In order to survive in the competitive market, many fast-fashion brands are making changes as well.(为了在竞争激烈的市场中生存，许多快速时尚品牌也在做出改变。例如，Inditex表示，该公司计划到2025年实现所有服装的可持续发展。)以及最后一段““Sustainability is a never-ending task in which everyone here is involved,” said Pablo Isla, CEO of Inditex.For example, Inditex said that the company plans for all of its clothes to be sustainable by 2025.(Inditex首席执行官帕布罗·伊斯拉（Pablo Isla）说：“可持续发展是一项永无止境的任务，这里的每个人都参与其中”。)”可知，作者对时尚将来的发展时充满希望的，认为很有前途。故选A项。
78．C 79．A 80．C 81．B 82．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍西方大学图书馆的功能以及与时俱进的改善。
78．细节理解题。由文章第二段“A postgraduate at Yale University can borrow as many as 225 books at a time.(耶鲁大学的研究生一次最多可以借225本书。)”以及文章第二段“In addition to borrowing books, there are online and electronic resources. (除了借书，还有在线和电子资源。)”可知，研究生既可以借书也可以接触其它学习资源。故选C项。
79．细节理解题。由文章第四段“Although books and articles are the items that students ask for most frequently, some libraries provide audio and video recordings, maps and sheet music. (尽管书籍和文章是学生们最常索取的物品，但一些图书馆提供音频和视频记录、地图和乐谱。)”可知，书籍和文章是学生们最常索取的物品。故选A项。
80．细节理解题。由文章第五段“The loan request is made through the student’s college library, which gets the book, gives it to the user, and arranges for its return.(借阅请求先通过学生大学图书馆，该图书馆获得这本书，将其交给用户，并安排归还。)”可知，外校借的书籍是先经过学生自己图书馆，然后再借给学生的。故选C项。
81．推理判断题。由文章倒数第二段“It used to be that libraries didn’t allow food or drinks. But that rule is changing and many of them now contain a cafe so students can spend as much time as they want in the library.(过去图书馆不允许吃东西或喝饮料。但这一规则正在改变，许多图书馆现在都设有咖啡馆，这样学生们就可以在图书馆里想花多少时间都行。)”以及最后一段“Actually, some US university libraries are now all-night affairs, or have at least one study room open all night.(事实上，美国一些大学图书馆现在是通宵服务，或者至少有一个自习室通宵开放。)”可推知，美国图书馆的服务正在改善中。故选B项。
82．主旨大意题。由文章第一段“The library is one of the most popular places at a western university. Students turn to it for research, conversations about class, and many other services.(图书馆是西方大学最受欢迎的地方之一。学生们利用它进行研究、课堂对话和其他许多服务。)”和第五段“Another useful service in Western college libraries is the Interlibrary Loan. (西方大学图书馆的另一项有用服务是馆际互借。)”以及全文可知，这篇文章主要在介绍西方大学图书馆以及其功能。故选C项。
83．D 84．D 85．C 86．B 87．A

【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章以电影《辛普森一家人》中荷马失败的同学会开始，揭露出大部分人不喜欢进行需要花费努力的批判性思维，论述了毫不费力的思考的危害以及当代世界迫切需要批判性思维这一话题。
83．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Homer Simpson’s Everyman character really is an Everyman. For most people, engaging in the kind of effortful thinking that is required to pass a science test feels too much like hard work.(荷马·辛普森饰演的普通人真的是普通人。对大多数人来说，为了通过科学考试而进行的那种费力的思考感觉太辛苦了)”可推知，作者想通过荷马的故事说明大多数人像荷马一样讨厌像费力的思考。故选D项。
84．词句猜测题。根据第二段中画线句下文的“For most people, engaging in the kind of effortful thinking that is required to pass a science test feels too much like hard work.对大多数人来说，从事那种通过科学考试所需的轻松思考，感觉太像是艰苦的工作)”可推知，划线句子想要表达的意思是荷马·辛普森饰演的普通人真的与普通人十分相似，即大多数像辛普森一样平凡的人都愿意简单地思考。故选D项。
85．主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“But at huge cost. Our mental shortcuts work fine at the level of individuals and small-scale societies, but in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, they are a danger to society. Effortless thinking is at the root of many of the modern world’s most serious problems: terrorism, hatred, inequality and religious extremism.(但代价是巨大的。我们的思维捷径在个人和小规模社会的水平上运行良好，但在一个日益相互联系和全球化的世界中，它们对社会是一种危险。毫不费力的思考是当今世界许多最严重问题的根源：恐怖主义、仇恨、不平等和宗教极端主义)”可知，第四段主要是关于毫不费力的思考对社会是危险的。故选C项。
86．推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句话“Unfortunately, the latter requires training that is unavailable or unappealing to many people.(不幸的是，后者需要的培训对许多人来说是不可能或没有吸引力的)”可推知，作者认为批判性思维需要进行一些必要的培训。故选B项。
87．主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“For most people, engaging in the kind of effortful thinking that is required to pass a science test feels too much like hard work.(对大多数人来说，从事那种通过科学考试所需的轻松思考，感觉太像是艰苦的工作)”及第四段中的“Effortless thinking is at the root of many of the modern world’s most serious problems: terrorism, hatred, inequality and religious extremism.(毫不费力的思考是当今世界许多最严重问题的根源：恐怖主义、仇恨、不平等和宗教极端主义)”可知，本文主要介绍了现在多数人不喜欢批判性思维，即理性思维，而当今世界一些严重问题的根源在于人们缺乏理性思维。由此可知，A项“Critical Thinking Is Urgently Needed(批判性思维迫切被需要)”适合作文章最佳标题。故选A项。
88．B 89．A 90．B 91．B 92．C

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者与心目中的英雄 Jack Canfield 建立了联系，后来作者因忙于其他事情，与杰克中断了联络，作者试图再次与杰克取得联系，等待杰克回复电子邮件的过程中，有了一个灵感，开始写一本名为《等待杰克》的书，最终获得了成功的故事。
88． 细节理解题。由文章第一段“On a cold winter day in Denver, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of The Success Principles. What Jack had become was a version of what I wanted to be.(在丹佛一个寒冷的冬日，我排队等着看我的英雄杰克·坎菲尔德，他是畅销书《灵魂鸡汤》系列的合著者，也是《成功原则》的作者。杰克变成了我想成为的样子)”可知，作者想要变得和杰克一样成功。故选B项。
89．推理判断题。由文章第三段“He turned to me and said, “Yes, that’s it! Instead of waiting around for opportunities, simply take the initiative and create what we want!”(他转向我说：“是的，就是这样！与其等待机会，不如采取主动，创造我们想要的！”)”可知，杰克喜欢主动去面对、创造生活，他是一个喜欢迎接生活挑战的人。故选A项。
90．细节理解题。由文章第四段“Then I got occupied with other things in life and I stopped e-mail Jack.(然后我忙于生活中的其他事情，我停止给杰克发电子邮件)”可知，后来作者忙于其它事情，所以不再给杰克发邮件了。故选B项。
91．细节理解题。由文章第四段“After this week, I asked for his personal e-mail address and sent him e-mail sharing my views and dreams. He kindly e-mailed back simple encouragement such as “Keep thinking and playing bigger; it’s much more fun that way. Love, Jack.” (本周之后，我询问了他的个人电子邮件地址，并给他发了一封电子邮件，分享我的观点和梦想。他亲切地给我发了一封简单的鼓励邮件，比如“继续思考，玩得更大；那样更有趣。爱你，杰克。”)”可知，杰克对作者发的邮件是积极回复并鼓励作者的，所以作者刚开始时很满意的他的回应，B项“起初，作者对杰克的回答不太满意”错误。故选B项。
92．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“We all have a “Jack” for whom we wait—whether it’s a person, a place or a thing. Now I would like to ask you: what are you waiting for?(我们都有一个“杰克”，无论是一个人、一个地方还是一件事，我们都在等待他。现在我想问你：你还在等什么？)”可推测，《等待杰克》这本书想要告诉读者采取行动实现目标的重要性，而不应只是一味等待。故选C项。
93．C 94．A 95．D 96．C 97．B

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了斯蒂芬·库里通过自信、努力、毅力和来自别人的帮助，最终成为了一名优秀篮球运动员的故事。
93．词句猜测题。根据第一段“A far cry from the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was along this road that Stephen’s grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole.(A far cry from美国篮球协会明亮的灯光和闪亮的球场，斯蒂芬的祖父就是沿着这条路在电话杆上贴了一块塑料，制作了一个简易篮筐)”可知，“美国篮球协会明亮的灯光和闪亮的球场”和“斯蒂芬只拥有一个祖父制作的简易篮筐”，二者篮球场地完全不同，推测划线短语表示“完全不同于”，与completely different from同义。故选C项。
94．细节理解题。根据第二段“Like his father, basketball star Dell Curry, Stephen spent many childhood hours playing on this muddy basketball court. He probably didn’t realise it at the time, but it was where he learnt to be creative and flexible as a player.(和他的父亲，篮球明星戴尔·库里一样，斯蒂芬童年时也在这个泥泞的篮球场上打球。他当时可能没有意识到，但正是在这里，他学会了作为一名球员的创造力和灵活性)”可知，是那个简陋的篮球场帮助斯蒂芬·库里培养了有创造力的和灵活的打球技巧。故选A项。
95．细节理解题。根据第三段“Despite his father’s successful career, Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father’s footsteps.(尽管父亲的职业生涯很成功，但很多人，包括他的高中队友和教练，都认为斯蒂芬太矮、太瘦、太虚弱，无法追随父亲的脚步)”可知，许多人认为斯蒂芬·库里不可能成为一名伟大的篮球运动员，这是因为他的身体条件不好。故选D项。
96．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I know it inspires a lot of the next generation, a lot of people who love the game of basketball to value the skill of it, value the fact that you can work every single day to get better. You’ve got to be able to put in the time and the work. That’s how I got here. That’s how I continue to get better every single day. (我知道这激励了很多下一代，很多热爱篮球运动的人，重视篮球的技巧，重视你可以每天练习以变得更好的事实。你必须能够投入时间和工作。这就是我来到这里的原因。这就是我继续变得更好的原因)”可知，从斯蒂芬·库里的哲学中，我们可以了解到持续的努力和投入会让你变得更好。故选C项。
97．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Inspiring others to believe in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that what other people think of you does not have to influence what you become. Through self-belief, hard work, perseverance and some help from an old hoop, he has shown that anything is possible.(鼓励他人相信自己，斯蒂芬·库里是活生生的证据，证明别人对你的看法不一定会影响你成为什么样的人。通过自信、努力工作、毅力和来自旧篮筐的帮助，他证明了一切皆有可能)”可知，作者写作本篇文章的目的是通过斯蒂芬·库里成功的决心来激励人们。故选B项。