陕西高考英语阅读理解专项训练

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High school programs at the National Gallery of Art value depth over breadth, exploring original works of art through a single specific question or theme.
High School Studio Workshops
Single museum visit, 2.5 hours
Grades 9-12
These half-day art workshops include an in-depth examination and discussion of works of art in the galleries, followed by behind-the-scenes access to the Education Studio, where students create a related art project.
During the workshop, National Gallery of Art educators will encourage students to look carefully at works of art and then share their responses and develop theories based on their observations.
Students will have the opportunity to create a work of art in the studio inspired by what they have seen in the galleries.
Museum Makers: Exploring Art and Museums
Grades 11-12
The Museum Makers program explains how museums operate and what they have to offer. It gives upper-level high school students the tools to experience, understand and interpret art. Participants will gain an insider’s view of how an art museum works.
Students meet for seven Saturday sessions from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Completion of the program requires attendance of all seven sessions.
Creative Writing in the Galleries
Grades 7-12, 90 minutes
Students will provide a voice for their personal responses to art through creative writing while looking at a selection of artworks in the galleries. Using close observation, group discussion, and personal reflection, they will be guided through exercises that use different writing forms, including free-form poetry.
A maximum of 30 students (minimum of 15) will be accommodated(容纳)at each session.
1．What can students do at High School Studio Workshops?
A．Discuss with artists about their works.
B．Get basic training as an artist.
C．Put forward their own art theories.
D．Learn about the artists’ inspiration for their famous works.
2．What can students get from Museum Makers: Exploring Art and Museums?
A．Tools to create artworks.
B．Knowledge about how museums work.
C．Academic credit after completing all of the sessions.
D．Experience of running a museum.
3．Which of the following groups can attend Creative Writing in the Galleries?
A．25 college students. B．Two families of four.
C．30 tenth grade students. D．40 high school students.

Human societies developed food preferences based on what was available and what the group decided it liked most. Those preferences were then passed along as part of the set of socially learned behaviors, values, knowledge and customs that make up culture. Besides humans, many other social animals are believed to exhibit forms of culture in various ways, too.
In fact, according to a new study led by Harvard scientist Liran Samuni, bonobos (倭黑猩猩), one of our closest living relatives, could be the latest addition to the list.
The researchers studied the hunting and feeding habits of two neighboring groups of bonobos at the Kokolopori Bonobo Reserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Analyzing the data, they saw many similarities in the lives of the two bonobo groups, given the names the Ekalakala and the Kokoalongo. They also both have the access and opportunity to hunt the same kind of prey (猎物). This, however, is precisely where researchers noticed a striking difference.
The groups consistently preferred to hunt and feast on two different types of prey. The Ekalakala group went after an anomalure that is capable of moving through the air from tree to tree. The Kokoalongo group, on the other hand, favored a duiker that lives on the forest floor.
“It’s basically like two human cultures exploiting a common resource in different ways,” says Samuni. “Think about two cultures living close to each other but having different preferences: One prefers chicken while the other is more of a beef-eating culture.”
Using statistical modeling, the scientists found this behavior happens independent of factors like the location of the hunts, their timing or the season. In fact, the researchers’ model found that the only variable that could reliably predict prey preference was whether the hunters were team Ekalakala or team Kokoalongo.
The researchers haven’t yet investigated how the bonobo groups learned this hunting preference, but through their analysis they were able to rule out ecological factors or genetic differences.
Basically, it means all evidence points toward this being a learned social behavior. “If our closest living relatives have some cultural traits (特征), then it’s likely our ancestors already had some capacity for culture,” Samuni says.
4．What do paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly talk about?
A．The findings of the study. B．The process of the study.
C．The background of the study. D．The challenges of doing the study.
5．How does Samuni perceive the two bonobo groups’ different hunting preferences?
A．They are an unusual phenomenon. B．They are a learned social behavior.
C．They contradict human cultures. D．They show bonobos’ high intelligence.
6．Which of the following could influence the bonobos’ prey preference?
A．The timing of hunting. B．Their hunting techniques.
C．The communities they belong to. D．Their surrounding environment.
7．What might the findings of the bonobos’ hunting preference indicate, according to the text?
A．When human society was born. B．How human society developed.
C．What helped human culture evolve. D．How human culture first appeared.

For Derek Veal, it all started when he explored his grandfather’s old house in Georgia. He found an old suitcase filled with photographs, some more than 100 years old. The suitcase belonged to his great-grandmother, who had Alzheimer’s (老年痴呆症) and lived in a nursing home. Veal and his grandfather went to visit her with the photos, hoping she could tell them more about the photos. What happened next changed Veal’s life.
“Everything came back to her when she saw these pictures,” Veal said. “She recognized her sisters, her aunts, her grandparents…It was the first time I had ever seen someone’s excitement from an old photo returning to them.”
The experience made Veal realize the power of old photographs to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity. It never left him. Two years ago, when he came across old family photos for sale at a thrift store(旧货店), he decided to pick one picture and try to track down the family. Soon, he was inspired to buy more photos and started a Facebook group called Old Photo Project to aid in finding their families.
Veal is not alone in this hobby. Photo and genealogy (家谱学) enthusiasts worldwide regularly go through thrift stores, flea markets and the like, finding vintage photos with the objective of reuniting the photos with their families. They also use the internet and even social media to track down the families and faces in the lost photos.
David Gutenmacher, 26, lives in Queens, New York, and started his project, Museum of Lost Memories, in late 2020. He has already had over 300, 000 followers on Instagram and over 750, 000 on TikTok. “Some of my posts have gone viral and twice a person or family was tracked down in a matter of minutes!” Gutenmacher said. The motivation behind this hobby seems to be a combination of enjoying the detective work it takes to solve the puzzle, and the memories these lost pictures can bring back to the families they belong to.
What makes this hobby so unique is not only how it gives people the chance to help others, but it also brings these enthusiasts a sense of purpose. “I feel like this is my calling,” said Gutenmacher. “The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.”
8．According to the text, what changed Veal’s life?
A．His awareness of the value of old photos.
B．The true stories about his great-grandmother.
C．His family’s history shown in the photographs.
D．His exploration of his grandfather’s old house.
9．What do the underlined words “have gone viral” mean in paragraph 5?
A．Have been updated regularly. B．Have made people think deeply.
C．Have received some comments. D．Have spread quickly and widely.
10．How does Gutenmacher feel about what he does with the lost photographs?
A．It’s not easy. B．It’s not enough. C．It’s his duty. D．It’s just a hobby.
11．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．Returning Lost Memories B．Old Photos for Photo Enthusiasts
C．The Power of Photos on the Internet D．Researching the History of a Family

How do people cope with (应付) climate change? According to a new study led by University of Arizona researcher Sabrina Helm, there are two climate change coping groups: adaptive approach coping and maladaptive avoidance coping.
About 70 percent of survey respondents belonged to the first group - the adaptive approach coping. They tended to have higher levels of environmental concern and were more likely to engage in environmental protection activities. The remaining 30 percent were in the maladaptive avoidance coping group. They were less likely than those in the first group to feel guilt or personal responsibility for climate change. They were less likely to take action on climate change or believe that their actions would make a difference.
The researchers wondered whether people in the adaptive approach group - who tend to feel more climate-related stress - would have worse mental health overall, since previous studies have linked environmental stress to negative mental health outcomes.
Surprisingly, Helm said, they found no differences between the two groups regarding overall health, anxiety or depressive symptoms.
There also were not significant differences in the demographic (人口统计的) makeup of the two groups when it came to factors such as race, income, education level or employment status. The fact that the demographics of the two groups were so similar suggests that targeting climate-change-related messaging based on demographic information alone might not be the most effective strategy, Helm said. While it might be tougher to do, determining a person’s climate change coping group could be more useful for those attempting to communicate environmental issues and what people can do to make a difference.
“If you think in terms of messaging about climate change, very often you look at social demographic targeting, and that’s not very useful because those two groups should probably be receiving different kinds of messaging,” Helm said. “Those who are already taking action on climate change need encouragement to continue that behavior, while those who are in the maladaptive avoidance coping group need to be encouraged to start doing something.”
12．How is the adaptive approach coping group different from the other group?
A．In their attitude toward climate change.
B．In their experience with climate change.
C．In their strategy for dealing with climate change.
D．In their achievements in dealing with climate change.
13．How did the two climate coping groups surprise the researchers?
A．They felt no climate-related anxiety.
B．They looked at climate change differently.
C．They didn’t differ in mental and general health.
D．Neither showed concern for climate change.
14．Why is demographic information alone not that effective in targeting climate-change-related messaging?
A．It is useless for fighting climate change.
B．It only explains the demographic makeup.
C．It fails to deal with climate anxiety.
D．It is not obvious enough to separate the two groups.
15．What does Helm suggest when it comes to messaging about climate change?
A．All the messaging should be positive.
B．All the messaging should be reasonable.
C．There should be different kinds of messaging for everyone.
D．Climate change messaging should be tailored for different people.

Flights to Los Angeles (LA)
Roundtrip
Leaving from: Xi'an, Shaanxi (Xi’an Xianyang International Airport)
Going to: Los Angeles, California (Los Angeles International Airport)
Departing: May 1
Returning: May 7
How much is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles?
Prices were available within the past 7 days and starts from $1,340 to $1,578 for one-way flights and $2,155 to $2,376 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Airport transportation
You can conveniently book through Los Angeles car rentals right here to have a vehicle waiting upon your flight’s arrival. For alternative transportation, you can find buses, taxis and shared-ride vans (面包车) at the airport.
Los Angeles activities
Once you book your flights to LA, it is time for some fun. Begin your LA adventures by tracking down your favorite celebrities’ plaques (匾牌) on the Hollywood Walk of Fame or wandering down the iconic Sunset Boulevard. After exploring this coastal city from top to bot-tom, rest up at one of the best hotels in Los Angeles.
Planning your trip
Thanks to the sunny skies and year-round warm weather, it is always a good time to visit La La Land. While the sun does shine for much of the year in LA, December through February tends to see an increase in rainfall. If you’re looking to soak (浸泡) up the sun without the crowds, avoid peak season and visit between March and May or September and November.
16．How much is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles from Xi’an for roundtrip?
A．$1,340. B．$1,578. C．$2,155. D．$2,376.
17．Which transportation is unavailable at Los Angele airport?
A．Bus. B．Taxi. C．Shared-ride van. D．Subway.
18．When do you travel to Los Angele to avoid the crowds?
A．On January. B．On February. C．On October. D．On December.

When Ariel Cordova-Rojas rode her bike to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York, last November, she planned to go hiking and bird-watching. Bingo! A mile into her walk, she spotted a gorgeous female mute swan near the water’s edge. Cordova-Rojas, 30, who had worked at the Wild Bird Fund rehabilitation (康复) center in Manhattan, knew that mute swans can be aggressive. But as she approached this one, it didn’t move.
She was certain that the bird needed medical attention. Cordova-Rojas draped her jacket over the bird’s head to keep it calm, carefully picked it up, and held it in her arms. And then a thought struck her: What do I do now?
Her best bet was the rehab center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town. How was she going to transport a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way? Luckily, some bemused strangers driving by offered her, her bike, and the swan a lift to a nearby subway station.
On the subway, no one seemed particularly annoyed by the feathered passenger. “One guy”, says Cordova-Rojas, “was sitting right in front of me on his phone. I don’t know if he noticed there was a swan in front of him.”
Cordova-Rojas called the rehab center on the way, and Tristan Higgin, an animal-care manager, picked her up at the subway station and drove bird, bike, and rescuer to the facility. There, staff members determined that the swan might have lead poisoning, caused by swallowing weights used on fishing lines.
The staff got the swan back up on her webbed feet. She even made a boyfriend at the center — another injured swan. Sadly, even with all that TLC, the swan contracted a bacterial infection. Two months after Cordova-Rojas came to her rescue, she passed away.
It’s a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city — literally. “In all, Cordova-Rojas traveled two hours by foot, car, and subway,” says Higginbotham, “That’s the perfect summary of who she is.”
19．What happened when Ariel Cordova-Rojas went on her trip to Queens?
A．She was attacked by an aggressive swan when watching birds.
B．She discovered a sick mute swan and took it to the rehab center.
C．A female swan was transported to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
D．A female swan was lifted to the nearby subway station by strangers.
20．What can we learn about the swan in the passage?
A．It had never been to a rehab center before.
B．It bothered the travelers on the subway.
C．It was poisoned and then contracted an infection.
D．It was successfully rescued by all the passers-by.
21．Which of the following words can best describe Ariel Cordova-Rojas?
A．Enthusiastic and creative. B．Warm-hearted and professional.
C．Cooperative and generous. D．Responsible and ambitious.
22．What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A．To call on people to help the injured swan.
B．To show the importance of help.
C．To think highly of Cordova-Rojas.
D．To encourage people to share their stories with others.

When you’re worried about stumbling(绊脚), you look down at your feet when you walk. Similarly, fish also do so when they swim, a new study finds.
When water moves around them, fish have to find ways to stabilize themselves so they don’t get swept away. If they focus on other fish or other moving objects in the water, they might wrongly believe they are moving. Instead, when they look down and focus on the river bottom, they’re able to more correctly judge their movement and speed.
“There are many misleading motion cues(提示) above them, but the most abundant and reliable signals are from the bottom of the river” says study author Emma Alexander, an assistant professor of computer science at Northwestern University.
Researchers were fascinated by a recently discovered behavior where fish respond more strongly to motion below them than above them. To completely understand that behavior, they turned to zebrafish, which are often used for research and are well-studied. They had a team following the fish in a lab and another in India to analyze the fish in their natural habitat.
In the lab, they tracked fish’s movements inside a tank. Researchers recorded videos in seven sites around India—in shallow rivers where zebrafish are found. They placed a camera inside a waterproof case and attached it to a remotely controlled robotic arm. They put the camera in the water to see what the fish were doing.
Analyzing the videos and data, researchers found that in both the wild and the lab situations, zebrafish looked down when they were swimming forward. They came to the conclusion that the fish looked down in order to understand the motion around them and then they were able to avoid being swept away in the current.
“Understanding that ability not only helps researchers learn more about fish, it may also give them information when designing some robots. The finding of fish’s motion response can help us build artificial vision systems that benefit from the lessons of hundreds of millions of years of evolution behind them.” Alexander says.
23．Why do fish seldom focus on other moving objects above them?
A．To save energy for their moving. B．To stay still in the water all the time.
C．To avoid misleading motion cues. D．To protect themselves from enemies.
24．What did the researchers do for their study?
A．They collected a variety of fish from India.
B．They tracked fish’s movements in the rivers.
C．They created some natural habitats in their lab.
D．They interacted with fish in person in the water.
25．What does Emma Alexander mainly talk about in the last paragraph?
A．The secrets of fish in the water. B．The value of the study finding.
C．The principles of designing robots. D．The meaning of artificial vision systems.
26．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Watch Below to Avoid Stumbling
B．Artificial Vision Systems Are Vital
C．Fish Look Down When They Swim
D．Fish-inspired Robots Will Take Shape

Mexico is an ideal destination for you to broaden horizons. Its diverse culture and impressive Maya heritage sites will offer you a unique vacation. Taking a private guided Mexico tour is an excellent way to enjoy some amazing places.
Day 1
After breakfast, our guide will take you to Teotihuacan to visit the world famous Pyramid (金字塔) of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. You can also climb the Pyramid of the Sun to see the entire ancient city of Teotihuacan. Later, return to Mexico City and head to Plaza de la Constitución, a landmark in the center of the old city. Also, we will visit the capital’s cathedral (大教堂) and the National Palace there.
Day 2
Today, we will drive to Puebla, a famous ancient city in central Mexico. It was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1987 as a cultural heritage site. Full of colorful houses, it is a typical Spanish style city. Here we will visit the oldest library in America—the Biblioteca Palafoxiana, and the church—Capilla del Rosario.
Day 3
After breakfast, we will depart from Puebla to the beautiful Oaxaca City. Upon arrival, we plan to go first to Square of Zocalo to start today’s Mexico vacation packages, then to the beautiful Templo de Santo Domingo, a 16th-century Baroque church. The two 35-metre-high bell towers next to the church are some of Oaxaca’s most beautiful buildings. The local cuisine is also well worth a try, and our guide will be happy to recommend some must-have snacks for you.
Day 4
On the 4th day of Mexico vacation packages, we are going to Chichen Itza, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This world-famous Mayan ruins have long been a sacred place for the Mayans. The most famous must-see is the Great Pyramid of Kukulkan.
27．Where can tourists visit the National Palace?
A．In Teotihuacan. B．In Mexico City.
C．In Puebla. D．In Oaxaca City.
28．What can tourists do on Day 2?
A．Tour a typical Mexican style city. B．Try Oaxaca’s unique local cuisine.
C．Visit the oldest library in America. D．See a 16th-century Baroque church.
29．When can tourists see one of the new Seven Wonders of the World?
A．On Day 1. B．On Day 2. C．On Day 3. D．On Day 4.

Saying no can be unsettling or unnatural since society often teaches us that a “no” can be considered as rude or insensitive. Many of us have been conditioned to say yes just to avoid confrontation and conflict.
But learning how to say no more frequently can yield many benefits including improving your general mental health, establishing clear boundaries, encouraging self-care and enhancing your self-worth and confidence.
According to Psychology Today, successfully using more healthy answers of “no” will mean finding a way that feels authentic for you. They suggest adopting the “sandwich method”, which means sandwiching something that may be considered negative between two positives. This could be as simple as saying something like “Thank you for inviting me, but I won’t be able to join you. I’d love to meet some other time and I’ll check my schedule and see what works.”
Honesty is key to making this work. You have to really check in with yourself and understand why you are saying no. The most important thing is to be aware of your personal needs and make decisions that reflect your self-respect and value your time and resources.
“Not being able to say no can be hard, and may even push you into a space where you’ re exhausted in every possible way. It’s difficult to be in this position, because you always end up prioritizing others’ needs and wants above yours, which in the long run isn’t healthy for you. It is arduous emotionally, mentally and physically,” psychotherapist Shaina Vasundhara Bhatia told Healthshots.
It might take a long time until this new thought model begins to take root, until then Synergy Health Programs recommends rehearsing(排练) in advance what your “no” will sound like, being honest about why what has been requested does not work for you, taking your time to think through the consequences of your decision and then offering your response.
With time, you will begin to gain the benefits of being true to yourself and you might find that by saying no when something doesn’t feel right, you are actually opening the door to a healthier you.
30．How does the text explain the “sandwich method”?
A．By using an example. B．By referring to quotes.
C．By making comparisons. D．By mentioning a magazine.
31．What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A．Beneficial. B．Struggling.
C．Natural. D．Unimportant.
32．What can be inferred about saying no?
A．It doesn’t come easy. B．It doesn’t require tips.
C．It proves very harmful. D．It is an immediate response.
33．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To show the harm of “yes”. B．To encourage us to be honest.
C．To tell the benefits of self-care. D．To guide us to learn to say no.

It’s a sunny afternoon near Boeung Keng Kang market in central Phnom Penh and a local barber shop is busy. Chea Sothea, a young hairdresser, puts the finishing touches on a new style for his client. “Today has been a busy day,” said Sothea. The 16-year-old handles the steady flow of clients with confidence even though he’s only been on the job for six months.
Nol Levin, the owner of the barber shop, smiled when speaking of Sothea. “He has learned some basic relevant skills and he has had a very good command of them, so it has been easy to teach him a wide variety of techniques to achieve whatever a client wants.” He also appreciates the can-do attitude that Sothea has brought to his business.
Sothea is equally happy while working with Mr. Nol. “Mr. Nol is kind and easygoing. I’m inspired by Mr. Nol because he always shares his experience and gives me opportunities to practise my skills. I’m making much progress and I’m trying my best to improve every day.”
Neng Socheata, 18 years old, has also recently started a new job—cooking in an Italian cafe at the heart of Phnom Penh. “When I was offered the job, I was so happy to use the skills and knowledge that I learned from Mith Samlanh. Working here is the starting point of my career and the first steps towards achieving my dreams.”
Lim Chenda, who is Socheata’s supervisor(主管) at the restaurant, admires Socheata’s ability to learn the job quickly and how well she works with the team. She added, “Socheata works hard, is very punctual(守时的), and greets people with respect. I’ve even learned a few things from her.”
Actually, both Sothea and Socheata took part in a technical, vocational and education training (TVET) programme designed to provide young people with the skills they need to be successful in the workforce. Students can choose from 11 training areas: cooking, welding, beauty, sewing, electricity, electronics, car mechanics, motorbike mechanics, men’s hairdressing, laundry and agriculture. It is delivered by Mith Samlanh through the Partnership Programme for Protection of Children.
34．Why can Chea Sothea learn hairdressing techniques quickly?
A．He has a solid skill foundation. B．His boss is very serious and strict.
C．His clients are easy to deal with. D．He has years of work experience.
35．What attitude does Lim Chenda hold towards Neng Socheata?
A．Indifferent. B．Ambiguous. C．Doubtful. D．Positive.
36．What does the author want to do in the last paragraph?
A．Introduce a new topic for discussion.
B．Summarize the previous paragraphs.
C．Add some background information.
D．Provide some advice for the readers.
37．What message is the text mainly intended to convey?
A．It’s never too late to learn new skills.
B．Personality is the key to a happy life.
C．Learning skills is difficult for the young.
D．Upskilling helps to unlock promising careers.

Nehal is a student with a physical disability. In his free time, Nehal loves playing outdoors with his neighbourhood friends. He also attends Chol, one of the few mainstream schools in Suva, Fiji, which offers suitable learning for children with disabilities. The school has adapted some of its facilities since Nehal joined to create an accessible and more inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities.
This began with placing his classroom closer to the bathroom so that Nehal could more readily access the facility. As he and his classmates progress in their academic studies each year, their classroom doesn’t move like other classrooms to ensure Nehal consistently has a comfortable access to the facility every year.
Within the classroom, students typically sit on desks with benches. To adapt to Nehal’s physical impairment (障碍), he has a special and lower desk positioned against a wall that he can lean (倚靠) on for additional back support.
His teachers work closely with him on his literacy and numeracy (算术) skills while he has continued to stand out in languages—Hindi, English and Fijian.
Being in an inclusive learning environment is important to Nehal’s development. The support of his classmates both in and outside of the classroom has also been key to Nehal’s learning experience. From being a shoulder to lean on as he walks around the school to making sure he joins in class projects, his classmates are always on hand to ensure Nehal is included in the day-to-day activities at school.
At the end of the school day, Nehal is picked up by his mother and his sister. Once home, they are joined by Nitin, Nehal’s father. “He is like a gift God gives us,” his father speaks of Nehal.
38．What’s Nehal’s classroom in Chol like?
A．It has a bathroom. B．It moves every year.
C．It is on the top floor. D．It remains in one place.
39．Why does the school arrange a special desk for Nehal?
A．To take care of his physical condition. B．To let him listen to the teachers carefully.
C．To prevent him talking with other students. D．To help him go out of the classroom more easily.
40．How do Nehal’s classmates treat him?
A．They ignore him. B．They talk behind his back.
C．They offer him much help. D．They challenge him constantly.
41．Which word can best describe Nehal?
A．Ambitious. B．Lucky. C．Selfish. D．Lazy.

As the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) has gone global, we’ve watched professionals fail as they try to improve their emotional intelligence because they either don’t know where to focus their efforts or they haven’t understood how to improve these skills on a practical level. In our work consulting with companies and coaching leaders, we have found that if you’re looking to develop particular EI strengths, it helps to consider areas for improvement others have identified along with the goals you want to achieve — and then to actively build habits in those areas rather than simply relying on understanding them conceptually.
The first step is to get a sense of how your self-perception (how you see yourself) differs from your reputation (how others see you). This is especially true for the development of EI because we can be blind to how we express and read the emotional components of our interactions. For example, most of us think that we’re good listeners, but very often that’s really not the case. Without this external reality check, it will be difficult for you to identify the ways that your actions affect your performance. Getting feedback from others can also provide proof of the necessity of shifting our behavior and motivation to do so.
To give you the best sense of where the differences lie between your self-perception and reputation, you should use a 360-degree feedback assessment that takes into account the multiple aspects of EI. The key is to find one to give you feedback, which is focused on development and not on performance assessment. And that can give you a detailed understanding of how other people’s assessments of you differ from your own assessments.
Secondly, when you get your feedback from an assessment, let that inform what you want to improve. But also consider what your goals are. When it comes to cultivating strengths in emotional intelligence, you’re at a huge disadvantage if you’re only interested because others say you should be. Your emotional intelligence is so tied up in your sense of self that being intrinsically (内在的) motivated to make the effort matters more when changing longstanding habits than it does when simply learning a skill.
That means the areas that you choose to actively work on should lie at the intersection of the feedback you’ve gotten and the areas that are most important to your own aspirations. Understanding the influences of your current EI habits relative to your goals will keep you going over a long period of time as you do the work of strengthening your emotional intelligence.
42．What do we know from the first paragraph?
A．Professionals fail to understand the concepts of EI.
B．EI plays a key role in professional development.
C．You know how to improve EI better with others’ help.
D．Leaders are badly in need of improving their EI.
43．According to the passage, which of the following is an “external reality check”?
A．You got help from your parents when making a key decision.
B．You reflected yourself and made a New Year Resolution.
C．Your teacher directed you towards a better attitude in study.
D．Your career development speeds up with the guidance of others.
44．What’s the main idea of paragraph 4?
A．When you want to improve EI, you should take your goals into consideration.
B．It’s hard for others to know your EI because it hides deeply behind your inner sense.
C．It’s most reliable to follow your inner call when you want to improve your EI.
D．Acquiring a new skill is more significant than your attempt to improve your EI.
45．Which of the following might the author agree with?
A．Effective EI development is determined by different factors.
B．EI development is unlikely to happen unless you know what EI really is.
C．The importance of performance assessment is undervalued.
D．Your inner self discourages you from improving your EI.

As a society we might want to rethink the time and money spent on education, so that these resources can benefit a greater percentage of the population. Ideally, both high schools and colleges can prepare individuals for the ever-changing roles that are likely to be expected of them.
High school degrees offer far less in the way of preparation for work than they might, or than many other nations currently offer, creating a growing skills gap in our economy. We encourage students to go on to college whether they are prepared or not, or have a clear sense of purpose or interest, and now have the highest college dropout rate in the world.
We might look to other countries for models of how high schools can offer better training, as well as the development of a work ethic(美德)and the intellectual skills needed for continued learning and development. I recommend Harvard’s 2011 “Pathways to Prosperity” report for more attention to the “forgotten half”(those who do not go on to college)and ideas about how to address this issue.
Simultaneously, the liberal arts become more important than ever. In a knowledge economy where professional roles change rapidly and many college students are preparing for positions that may not even exist yet, the skill set needed is one that prepares them for change and continued learning.
Learning to express ideas well in both writing and speech, knowing how to find information, and knowing how to do research are all-solid background skills for a wide variety of roles, and such training is more important than any particular major in a liberal arts college. We need to continue to value broad preparation in thinking skills that will serve for a lifetime.
Students also need to learn to work independently and to make responsible decisions. The lengthening path to adulthood appears exacerbated(恶化)by parental involvement in the college years. Given the rising investment in college education, parental concern is not surprising, but learning where and when to intervene will help students take more ownership of the outcomes of these increasingly costly educations.
46．What kind of education does the author think is ideal?
A．It encourages students to learn throughout their lives.
B．It benefits the great majority of the general population.
C．It prepares students to meet the future needs of society.
D．It ensures that students’ expectations are successfully fulfilled.
47．What does the author say is the problem with present high school education?
A．Ignoring the needs of those who don’t go to college.
B．Teaching skills to be used right after graduation only.
C．Giving little attention to those having difficulty learning.
D．Creating the highest dropout rate in the developed world.
48．What characterizes a knowledge economy according to the passage?
A．Students majoring in liberal arts usually have difficulty securing a job.
B．New positions are constantly created that require people to keep learning.
C．People have to receive higher education to qualify for a professional position.
D．Colleges find it hard to teach students how to cope with the changing economy.
49．What does the author think a liberal arts college should focus on?
A．Practical skills urgently needed in current society.
B．Solid background knowledge in a particular field.
C．Useful thinking skills for advanced academic research.
D．Basic skills needed for change and lifelong learning.

Going to school can be a demanding obstacle for many, but some people are more than up for the challenge. For Dylan Kuehl, being a student has been a challenging joy. The 38-year-old has had a passion for studying, and believes that the more he learns, the more he learns to see the world differently. This open-minded approach and enthusiastic mindset is all the more inspiring as Kuehl has Down Syndrome (唐氏综合症). He knows the struggle of breaking new ground from a lifetime of experience of being different. He has sustained his ability to shine as a unique individual by graduating from The Evergreen State College in Washington state. Kuehl is the first person with Down syndrome in the college’s 51-year history to earn a four-year degree. Not only that, but this also makes him the first person with Down syndrome in Washington state to achieve this remarkable milestone.
Kuehl’s passion for creativity led him to study for a Bachelor of Arts degree. He enjoyed classes inpainting and dance as part of his curriculum (课程), but his primary focus was writing. Out of 900 graduates, he was one of three to be selected to give an address at the graduation ceremony.
“Celebrate your abilities,” Kuehl tells his fellow students in his speech. “Live your life with ambition and pride.” We can all take a leaf out of this inspiring man’s book which is bound, it seems, by enthusiasm, positivity, determination, and a whole lot of motivating hard work.
Aside from graduating college, Kuehl is also an entrepreneur (企业家). He started his own visual and performing arts company called DK Arts in 2005, where he sells his own artwork and glass jewelry. He plays the drums in a band called Living the Dream, advocating for inclusion through his music.
50．What does Kuehl think of his studying?
A．A must for his own business. B．Ways of viewing the world.
C．Make-up for his great disability. D．Approaches to show his gifts.
51．What can we know about Kuehl’s achievement in his study?
A．He achieved what others in his state didn’t achieve then.
B．He has gained more scores than his normal classmates.
C．He has studies in the college for more than four years.
D．His primary focus in college was inpainting and dance.
52．What can be inferred about Kuehl from the last paragraph?
A．He acts as the leader singer in Living the Dream.
B．His company produces products for the disabled.
C．He has a number of hobbies besides his business.
D．He thinks highly of determination through his music.
53．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A．Ways to Live With Down Syndrome B．The Reason for Working Hard
C．How is Down Syndrome Treated D．A Successful Man With Down Syndrome.

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54．When will the application result be informed?
A．In 15 minutes after the Skype interview
B．Within two or three days after the interview.
C．As soon as the online application is complete.
D．After the flights have been booked.
55．What is required for the confirmation?
A．A face-to-face interview. B．A formal offer.
C．Flight arrival details. D．Program deposit payment.
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You don’t have to be a fan of math to get excited about Pi (“n”) Day. While the event may start with some calculations, it is more than likely to conclude with a slice or two of delicious pie. The holiday is held every March 14, because “n” is widely recognized as 3.14.
The tradition of honoring “n” began at San Francisco’s Exploratorium museum. On March 14, 1988, physicist Larry Shaw convinced his colleagues to mark the day by marching around one of the museum’s circular spaces and consuming fruit pies. The celebration was made official in 2009 when the U. S. House of Representatives set aside March 14 as Pi Day.
Today, Pi Day is observed in many creative ways. Students at the California Institute of Technology in Los Angeles host a pie-eating event, which begins at 1:59 a.m. and features 26 pies, each of five different flavors. Though that might seem random (随机的), the date (3.14), time (159), number of pies (26), and number of varieties (5) recreate the first nine digits of “n”: 3.14159265!
Students applying for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge eagerly wait for the day every year to find out if they have been accepted. However, instead of sending out the offers at 3:14 p.m., the institution waits till 6: 28 p. m. 6.28 is referred to as “tau”, which is “n” multiplied by 2. The number is believed to be much more reliable than “n” by some experts and even has its own celebration on June 28. Since 2017, MIT has also used Pi Day as a fundraiser (资金筹集活动) to support its students, departments and programs.
This day is also Albert Einstein’s birthday, so the town of Princeton, New Jersey, where Einstein lived until his death in 1955, celebrates the occasion with multi-day festivities that end on March 14. Visitors can participate in concerts, shows, as well as pie-eating, pi-recitation, and Einstein-lookalike contests.
57．Where was Pi Day originally celebrated?
A．In San Francisco. B．In Los Angeles.
C．In Cambridge. D．In Princeton.
58．What does MIT do on Pi Day according to the passage?
A．Inform applicants of application results. B．Conduct a calculating test.
C．Organize a march around the campus. D．Make desserts of different flavors.
59．What can we know about Pi Day?
A．It is in memory of physicist Larry Shaw.
B．Students in America host a pie-eating event.
C．Students have to eat 26 pies within 159 minutes.
D．Much money is raised to help students in MIT.
60．What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To propose a suggestion. B．To make an introduction.
C．To state an idea. D．To give an explanation.

When did you have a really deep conversation where you felt truly heard? Connections of this kind are completely necessary for people but they are not always easy to find. That’s why one woman decided to take listening to the streets. Her name is Traci Ruble, a therapist (治疗师) who is concerned that people today are experiencing loneliness and lack personal connections. She understands that with busy lives and demanding jobs, people are unable to make these connections.
On a spring day in 2015, Ruble and a small number of volunteers set up chairs on sidewalks in 12 locations around San Francisco and invited people passing by to sit for a few minutes and chat. This was the beginning of the nonprofit Sidewalk Talk. The mission is to create public spaces of connections for people. Today, the organization has more than 4,000 volunteers in 40 cities. These volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and receive training from the organization.
Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to speak and be listened to but it is not therapy. “Volunteers are not communicating as a therapist out there. They’re not there to solve someone’s problems. They’re there to practice being human,” Ruble said. According to Ruble, therapy is one-sided and therapists are taught to avoid self-disclosure (自我表露) but by “being human” volunteers could approach interactions with communication about their own life and by showing sympathy (同情) for the people they talk with.
Today, an increasing number of people experience loneliness, according to a report from Harvard University. In fact, 31 percent of all Americans feel serious loneliness including 61 percent of young adults. To deal with that, rebuilding community relationships is vitally important. While Sidewalk Talk will not solve the loneliness problem, these chats could help someone have a brighter day. Knowing that there are sympathetic people who are willing to fully listen and share people’s feelings could make all the difference to a lonely person.
61．What is the purpose of Sidewalk Talk?
A．To provide training for those volunteers.
B．To teach the passers-by how to communicate.
C．To offer public chances of personal conversations.
D．To help people reduce pressure at work.
62．What is the difference between the volunteers of Sidewalk Talk and therapists?
A．Volunteers provide non-professional therapy.
B．Volunteers prefer one-sided communication.
C．Volunteers are good at showing their success.
D．Volunteers express their experiences and feelings.
63．What can we infer about Sidewalk Talk from Paragraph 4?
A．It makes people more sympathetic to others.
B．It offers a solution to the loneliness problem.
C．It plays a role in improving people’s feelings.
D．It has promoted community relationships.
64．What is the text mainly about?
A．A woman guiding others to lead an active life.
B．An organization taking listening to the streets.
C．Therapists setting up chairs on sidewalks.
D．Volunteers helping others learn how to talk.

Do you need to throw your smart phone away to live your best life? Not necessarily, according to researchers from Ruhr Universitat Bochum who suggest that we could all benefit from cutting down on screen time—just only a little bit time.
On average, we spend more than three hours a day glued to our smart phone screens. Between social media, news feeds, endless video games, and an app for pretty much everything else, there’s always something to draw our attention. In recent years, studies have blamed smart phones for modern problems ranging from rising anxiety rates to neck pain. It begs the question: Are people all really better off switching back to landlines(座机)?
“The smart phone is both a blessing and a curse,” says the study leader Dr. Julia Brailovskaia, whose team set out to answer that question by gathering together 619 volunteers, hoping to know how much the smart phone is good for us. Two hundred people put their smart phones completely aside for a week; 226 reduced the amount of time they used the device by one hour a day; 193 people didn’t change anything in their behavior.
Researchers interviewed each person about both their overall lifestyle habits and well-being four months later after the experimental week ended. “We found that both completely giving up the smart phone and reducing its daily use by one hour had positive effects on the well-being of the participants,” as Brailovskaia sums up the upshots. Notably, changing their smart phone habits for just one week appeared to produce lasting outcomes among subjects. Even four months afterward, participants who were told to avoid using their smart phones totally were using their phones for an average of 38 minutes less per day.
Meanwhile, the “one hour less” group were using their phones as much as 45 minutes less per day after four months. This group also showed improved life satisfaction, more exercise, and less depression.
“It’s not necessary to completely give up the smart phone to feel better.” Brailovskaia concludes.
65．What’s the purpose of Paragraph 2?
A．To answer the question on the smart phones. B．To explain why the experiment was done.
C．To state disadvantages of the experiment. D．To stress the benefits of smart phones.
66．What did the researchers do to the volunteers before testing them?
A．They trained them. B．They interviewed them.
C．They gave them a physical exam. D．They divided them into groups.
67．Which word can replace the underlined word “upshots” in Paragraph 4?
A．Purposes. B．Reasons. C．Results. D．Doubts.
68．Where can we read this passage?
A．In a newspaper. B．In a chemical report. C．In a biography. D．In a sports magazine.

Math anxiety is far from uncommon, but too often, those who fear the subject simply avoid it. Research from the University of Chicago offers evidence for the link between math anxiety and avoidance.
Studying nearly 500 adults through a computer program called the Choose-And-Solve Task (CAST), the researchers gave participants (参加者) a choice between math and word problems labeled “easy” and “hard”. The easy problems were always worth two cents, while the hard problems were worth up to six cents. They also informed participants the computer task would change the questions in the process of testing based on their abilities, enabling them to handle about 70% of the hard problems.
Although participants attempted hard word problems when promised higher monetary prizes, they rarely chose to do the same for math problems. “We found we couldn’t even pay math-anxious individuals to do difficult math problems,” researcher Rozek says.
The findings also contradict a widely held belief that feeling anxious about math and avoiding math-related problems is rooted in being bad at math. “If you take two students good at math, the math-anxious one will do worse at math than the one that isn’t anxious.”
Such a mentality does more than stopping people from taking calculus courses or pursuing a career in STEM. It can affect everyday interactions with math-like leaving a tip in a restaurant. But all is not lost. “Reframing their anxiety from negative to positive could help math-anxious people re-engage. Giving those anxious about sitting exams guidance may lead them to perform better. Telling them if you’re anxious, this is your body getting you ready to perform and focus,” Rozek says. “Another path may be to create early positive experiences around math. For example, telling stories featuring math and tackling problems around the story may be helpful.” he adds.
69．What does the University of Chicago offer evidence for?
A．The advantages of math anxiety.
B．The link between math anxiety and avoidance.
C．The importance of math.
D．The link between anxiety and study.
70．What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A．How the study was organized. B．Why people chose easy problems.
C．Who participated in the study. D．What the result was.
71．What is a common misunderstanding about math anxiety according to Paragraph 4?
A．Math anxiety is the cause of math avoidance.
B．Math anxiety causes people to be bored of math.
C．Math anxiety is a complex phenomenon in life.
D．Math anxiety results from poor math performance.
72．Which of the following statements will Rozek agree with?
A．Reframing math anxiety from negative to positive is impossible.
B．People with math anxiety should pay attention to math less.
C．People can deal with math anxiety through proper ways.
D．People with math anxiety won’t perform better.

Widespread descriptions of animals in pop culture could actually be hurting the animals’ survival chances in the wild, a new research suggests.
Franck Courchamp of the University of Paris-Sud was interested in the idea of “appeal” (吸引力) in animals. He wanted to know: What species do people consider appealing? And what are the influences of being appealing on populations of animals in the wild?
In a research published this month, Courchamp and other researchers list the top 20 appealing species. They deemed large mammals living on land are appealing. Coming in first place are tigers, followed by lions, elephants, giraffes, panthers, pandas, cheetahs, polar bears, wolves, and gorillas. However, at least half of the interviewees didn’t realize that five of the top ten most appealing species are threatened. It is strange that we do not protect the species we care about the most.
The study also finds that we are flooded with images of these creatures, even as they are becoming fewer in the wild. The study suggests that too much imagination might be creating a “virtual population” of the animals in people’s minds, making them believe there are far more individuals in the wild than is exact.
The study authors suggest that companies who benefit from the use of these images should set as idea small percentage of their profits for protection efforts and informational campaigns. “That would be not only something fair, but something that could bring a win-win situation for them,” Courchamp says. It could bring them positive public relation, for example. Besides, if a company’s mascot (吉祥物) goes extinct, that could hurt them from a marketing point, Courchamp says. But not enough companies are “truly concerned about the protection of the species that they work on,” he adds.
73．The widespread descriptions of animals may ______ according to Paragraph 1.
A．make people aware of the necessity of wild protection
B．lead people to protect animals
C．be beneficial for both animals and humans
D．reduce the animals’ survival chances
74．What does the underlined word “deemed” mean in Paragraph 3?
A．Rescued. B．Established. C．Thought. D．Disappeared.
75．What can we know about panthers and cheetahs from the passage?
A．They are among the best liked. B．They have a large population in the wild.
C．They have died out. D．They are well protected.
76．How does Courchamp list the companies’ responsibilities and their advantages?
A．By doing experiments. B．By giving examples.
C．By asking a question. D．By listing data.













参考答案：
1．C 2．B 3．C

【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍3个高中学生可以通过一个特定的问题或主题来探索原创艺术作品的地方。
1．细节理解题。根据High School Studio Workshops部分第二段“During the workshop, National Gallery of Art educators will encourage students to look carefully at works of art and then share their responses and develop theories based on their observations. (在研讨会期间，国家美术馆的教育工作者将鼓励学生仔细观看艺术作品，然后分享他们的反应，并根据他们的观察发展理论。)”可知，在High School Studio Workshops，学生们可以提出自己的艺术理论。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据Museum Makers: Exploring Art and Museums部分第一段“Participants will gain an insider’s view of how an art museum works. (参与者将了解美术馆的内部运作方式。)”可知，在Museum Makers: Exploring Art and Museums，学生们可以了解到美术馆的内部运作方式。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据Creative Writing in the Galleries部分“Grades 7-12, 90 minutes(7-12年级，90分钟)”和第二段“A maximum of 30 students (minimum of 15) will be accommodated(容纳)at each session. (每节课最多可容纳30名学生（最少15名）。)”可知，10年级，30个人的学生群体可以参加Creative Writing in the Galleries课程。故选C。
4．A 5．B 6．C 7．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是哈佛科学家研究发现，倭黑猩猩很可能与人类一样以各种方式展示文化形式。
4．主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“Analyzing the data, they saw many similarities in the lives of the two bonobo groups, given the names the Ekalakala and the Kokoalongo. They also both have the access and opportunity to hunt the same kind of prey (猎物). This, however, is precisely where researchers noticed a striking difference.(通过分析数据，他们发现了两个倭黑猩猩群体生活的许多相似之处，分别被命名为Ekalakala和Kokoalongo。它们也都有机会捕捉到相同种类的猎物。然而，这正是研究人员注意到的显著差异。)”可知，分析数据发现了两个倭黑猩猩群体生活的许多相似之处和第四段“The groups consistently preferred to hunt and feast on two different types of prey. The Ekalakala group went after an anomalure that is capable of moving through the air from tree to tree. The Kokoalongo group, on the other hand, favored a duiker that lives on the forest floor.(这些群体一直喜欢狩猎和享用两种不同类型的猎物。Ekalakala小组追寻一种能够在空中从一棵树移动到另一棵树的鳞尾鼯鼠。另一方面，Kokoalongo集团偏爱生活在森林地面上的小羚羊。)”可知，研究发现这些群体一直喜欢两种不同类型的猎物，由此可知，第三段和第四段讲述的是研究的发现。故选A项。
5．推理判断题。根据第五段中的““It’s basically like two human cultures exploiting a common resource in different ways,” says Samuni. “Think about two cultures living close to each other but having different preferences: One prefers chicken while the other is more of a beef-eating culture.”(“这基本上就像两种人类文化以不同的方式利用共同的资源，”萨穆尼说。“想想两种文化，彼此生活得很近，但有不同的偏好：一种喜欢吃鸡肉，而另一种更喜欢吃牛肉。”。)”可知，Samuni认为这基本就像两种人类的文化以不同的方式利用共同的资源，结合倒数第二段中的“The researchers haven’t yet investigated how the bonobo groups learned this hunting preference, but through their analysis they were able to rule out ecological factors or genetic differences.(研究人员还没有调查倭黑猩猩群体是如何学习到这种狩猎偏好的，但通过分析，它们能够排除生态因素或基因差异。)”可知，研究人员没有发现倭黑猩猩如何学习这种狩猎偏好，而且也不是生态或基因因素引起，由此可知，Samuni认为两个倭黑猩猩群体不同狩猎偏好是一种习得的社会行为。故选B项。
6．推理判断题。根据第六段中的“In fact, the researchers’ model found that the only variable that could reliably predict prey preference was whether the hunters were team Ekalakala or team Kokoalongo.(事实上，研究人员的模型发现，唯一能够可靠地预测猎物偏好的变量是猎人是Ekalakala团队还是Kokoalongo团队。)”可知，唯一可靠的变量是它们是Ekalakala团队还是Kokoalongo团队，由此推断，它们所属的群体会影响倭黑猩猩的猎物偏好。故选C项。
7．推理判断题。根据首段中的“Human societies developed food preferences based on what was available and what the group decided it liked most.(人类社会根据可获得的食物和群体认为自己最喜欢的食物来发展食物偏好。)”可知，人类社会的食物偏好是在现有食物和群体最喜欢的食物基础之上建立的，结合尾段中的““If our closest living relatives have some cultural traits (特征), then it’s likely our ancestors already had some capacity for culture,” Samuni says.(“如果我们最亲近的亲戚有一些文化特征，那么很可能我们的祖先已经有了一些文化能力，” Samuni说。)”可知，Samuni认为，倭黑猩猩作为我们的近亲有一些文化特征，那我们的祖先很可能也有文化能力，由此可以推断，倭黑猩猩狩猎偏好的发现可能表明人类文化最初是如何出现的。故选D项。
8．A 9．D 10．C 11．A

【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述一些人利用旧照片帮助人们恢复记忆甚至找到家人的故事。
8．细节理解题。根据第三段“The experience made Veal realize the power of old photographs to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity. (这段经历让Veal意识到旧照片的力量，可以保存珍贵而被遗忘已久的记忆，恢复身份感)”可知，Veal意识到旧照片的力量，从此改变了他的生活。故选A。
9．词句猜测题。根据第四段“They also use the internet and even social media to track down the families and faces in the lost photos.(他们还利用互联网甚至社交媒体追踪丢失照片中的家人和面孔)”和第五段“He has already had over 300, 000 followers on Instagram and over 750, 000 on TikTok. “Some of my posts have gone viral and twice a person or family was tracked down in a matter of minutes!” Gutenmacher said.(他在Instagram上已经有超过30万粉丝，在TikTok上也有超过75万粉丝。古滕马赫说：“我的一些帖子在网上have gone viral，几分钟内就有两次人或家人被追踪到！”)”可知，这里指他们利用网络帮助人们找寻照片上的家人，所以他们一把照片发布到网上，应该是会有很多的人看到并转发，所以have gone viral的意思应该是“疯传”，和选项D意思一致。故选D。
10．推理判断题。根据最后一段“What makes this hobby so unique is not only how it gives people the chance to help others, but it also brings these enthusiasts a sense of purpose. “I feel like this is my calling,” said Gutenmacher. “The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.”(这种爱好之所以如此独特，不仅是因为它给了人们帮助他人的机会，还给这些爱好者带来了目标感。古滕马赫说：“我觉得这是我的使命。我越是回忆，就越觉得我应该这样做。”)”可推知，对古滕马赫来说，发布那些照片是他的责任和使命。故选C。
11．主旨大意题。根据第三段“The experience made Veal realize the power of old photographs to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity. (这段经历让Veal意识到旧照片的力量，可以保存珍贵而被遗忘已久的记忆，恢复身份感)”和最后一段“What makes this hobby so unique is not only how it gives people the chance to help others, but it also brings these enthusiasts a sense of purpose. “I feel like this is my calling,” said Gutenmacher. “The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.”(这种爱好之所以如此独特，不仅是因为它给了人们帮助他人的机会，还给这些爱好者带来了目标感。古滕马赫说：“我觉得这是我的使命。我越是回忆，就越觉得我应该这样做。”)”可知，文章主要讲述一些人利用旧照片帮助人们恢复记忆甚至找到家人的故事。由此可知，Returning Lost Memories(找回失去的记忆)适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。
12．A 13．C 14．D 15．D

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍亚利桑那大学研究员萨布丽娜·赫尔姆领导的一项新研究，气候变化应对有两类：适应性方法应对和不适应回避应对。
12．推理判断题。根据第二段“They tended to have higher levels of environmental concern and were more likely to engage in environmental protection activities. (他们往往更关心环境问题，更有可能从事环境保护活动)”可推知，适应方法组的人对环境变化的态度跟其他组的不一样。故选A。
13．细节理解题。根据第四段“Surprisingly, Helm said, they found no differences between the two groups regarding overall health, anxiety or depressive symptoms. (Helm说，令人惊讶的是，他们发现两组在整体健康、焦虑或抑郁症状方面没有差异)”可知，令人惊讶的是，两组在整体健康和精神方面没有差异。故选C。
14．细节理解题。根据第五段“The fact that the demographics of the two groups were so similar suggests that targeting climate-change-related messaging based on demographic information alone might not be the most effective strategy, Helm said. (赫尔姆说，这两个群体的人口统计数据如此相似，这表明仅基于人口统计信息来针对气候变化相关信息可能不是最有效的策略)”可知，仅基于人口统计信息来针对气候变化相关信息可能不是最有效的策略，因为这两个群体的人口统计数据如此相似，不能非常明显地把这两个群体分开。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据最后一段““If you think in terms of messaging about climate change, very often you look at social demographic targeting, and that’s not very useful because those two groups should probably be receiving different kinds of messaging,” Helm said. “Those who are already taking action on climate change need encouragement to continue that behavior, while those who are in the maladaptive avoidance coping group need to be encouraged to start doing something.”(赫尔姆说：“如果你从气候变化的信息传递角度考虑，你通常会考虑社会人口目标，这不是很有用，因为这两个群体可能会收到不同类型的信息。那些已经在气候变化问题上采取行动的人需要鼓励他们继续这种行为，而那些适应不良的回避应对群体需要鼓励他们开始做一些事情。”)”可推知，气候变化信息应该针对不同的人。故选D。
16．C 17．D 18．C

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了关于去往洛杉矶的航班及在洛杉矶的注意事项。
16．细节理解题。根据关键词“the cheapest flight”及“roundtrip”定位于第二个黑体字部分“Prices were available within the past 7 days and starts from $1,340 to $1,578 for one-way flights and $2,155 to $2,376 for roundtrip”（票价在过去7天内公布，单程1340美元至1578美元，往返2155美元至2376美元）可知，往返的最便宜的机票是$2,155 。故选C。
17．细节理解题。根据关键词“transportation”定位于第三个黑体字部分“For alternative transportation, you can find buses, taxis and shared-ride vans (面包车) at the airport.”（至于其他交通工具，你可以在机场找到公交车、出租车和拼车。）可知，在洛杉矶机场没有地铁。故选D。
18．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“ If you’re looking to soak (浸泡) up the sun without the crowds, avoid peak season and visit between March and May or September and November.”（如果你想在没有人群的情况下享受阳光，请避开旺季，在3月至5月或9月至11月期间前往。）可知，3月至5月或9月至11月期间前往洛杉矶可以避免旅游的旺季。故选C项。
19．B 20．C 21．B 22．C

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位名为Ariel Cordova-Rojas女士不辞辛劳地救助一只受伤的天鹅的故事。
19．细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“A mile into her walk, she spotted a gorgeous female mute swan near the water’s edge.”（步行一英里后，她在水边发现了一只美丽的雌性疣鼻天鹅）和第三段的句子“Her best bet was the rehab center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town.”（她最好的选择是康复中心，但那里在东河对面，在城镇的另一边）以及第五段的第一句话“Cordova-Rojas called the rehab center on the way, and Tristan Higgin, an animal-care manager, picked her up at the subway station and drove bird, bike, and rescuer to the facility.”（Cordova-Rojas在路上给康复中心打了电话，动物护理经理Tristan Higgin在地铁站接了她，把鸟、自行车和救援车送到了康复中心）可知，Cordova-Rojas发现了受伤的天鹅并把它送到了康复中心。故选B项。
20．细节理解题。根据第五段的句子“There, staff members determined that the swan might have lead poisoning, caused by swallowing weights used on fishing lines.”（在那里，工作人员确定这只天鹅可能是铅中毒，因为它吞下了钓鱼线上的重物）可知，天鹅是因为铅中毒而受伤的；根据第六段的句子“ Sadly, even with all that TLC, the swan contracted a bacterial infection.”（不幸的是，即使有了所有的TLC，天鹅还是感染了细菌）可知，天鹅中毒后感染了细菌。故选C项。
21．推理判断题。根据Cordova-Rojas对天鹅的救助行为和第一段的句子“Cordova-Rojas, 30, who had worked at the Wild Bird Fund rehabilitation center in Manhattan, knew that mute swans can be aggressive.”（30岁的Cordova-Rojas曾在曼哈顿野生鸟类基金会康复中心工作，她知道疣鼻天鹅可能具有攻击性）和第二段的句子“She was certain that the bird needed medical attention. Cordova-Rojas draped her jacket over the bird’s head to keep it calm, carefully picked it up, and held it in her arms.”（她确信这只鸟需要医疗照顾。Cordova-Rojas用自己的夹克盖住鸟儿的头，让它保持冷静，然后小心翼翼地把它捡起来，抱在怀里）可知，Cordova-Rojas很热心和专业。故选B项。
22．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“It’s a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city — literally. “In all, Cordova-Rojas traveled two hours by foot, car, and subway,” says Higginbotham, “That’s the perfect summary of who she is.””（ 这是一个令人失望的结局，但真实的故事是一些人为了拯救大城市里的一只天鹅愿意走多远——真的。希金波坦说：“总的来说，科尔多瓦-罗哈斯步行、开车、乘地铁走了两个小时，这是对她的完美概括。”）可推知，最后一段的写作目的是为了高度评价Cordova-Rojas。故选C。
23．C 24．B 25．B 26．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是一项新的研究发现，鱼在游泳的时候会向下看，以此来准确判断移动和速度。
23．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“If they focus on other fish or other moving objects in the water, they might wrongly believe they are moving.(如果它们专注于水中的其他鱼或其他移动物体，它们可能会错误地认为自己正在移动。)”可知，关注其他的鱼或者移动的物体会让他们认为自己在移动，结合第三段中的““There are many misleading motion cues(提示) above them, but the most abundant and reliable signals are from the bottom of the river” says study author Emma Alexander, an assistant professor of computer science at Northwestern University.(研究报告的作者、西北大学计算机科学助理教授艾玛·亚历山大说:“在它们上面有许多误导性的动作信号，但最丰富、最可靠的信号来自河底。”。)”可知，在它们上面有很多误导性的动作信号，由此可知，鱼之所以不关注其它的在它们上面的移动物体是为了避免误导性动作的提示。故选C项。
24．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“Researchers recorded videos in seven sites around India—in shallow rivers where zebrafish are found. They placed a camera inside a waterproof case and attached it to a remotely controlled robotic arm. They put the camera in the water to see what the fish were doing.(研究人员在印度周围的七个地点录制了视频——在发现斑马鱼的浅河中。他们把一个摄像头放在一个防水的盒子里，并把它连接到一个远程控制的机械臂上。他们把相机放在水里，看看鱼在做什么。)”可知，研究者在印度各地的七个地点录制了视频，观看鱼在干什么，由此可知，研究者是在记录鱼的行踪。故选B项。
25．推理判断题。根据尾段中的“Understanding that ability not only helps researchers learn more about fish, it may also give them information when designing some robots.(了解这种能力不仅可以帮助研究人员更多地了解鱼类，还可以在设计一些机器人时为他们提供信息。)”可知，了解这种能力可以帮助研究者了解鱼类更多，还能为设计机器人时提供信息，由此可推断，最后一段主要讲述的是这项研究的意义和价值。故选B项。
26．主旨大意题。根据首段“When you’re worried about stumbling(绊脚), you look down at your feet when you walk. Similarly, fish also do so when they swim, a new study finds.(当你担心绊倒的时候，你走路的时候会低头看自己的脚。一项新的研究发现，鱼类在游泳时也会这样做。)”以及下文中对该研究的分析和介绍可知，一项研究发现，鱼在游泳时会看下面，而且该项研究还可以给设计机器人提供一些信息，由此可知，本文介绍的是一项新的研究发现：鱼在游泳的时候向下看，所以本文的题目为“鱼游泳时向下看”符合文章内容，也概括了文章的主题。故选C项。
27．B 28．C 29．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是墨西哥四日游的行程安排。
27．细节理解题。根据Day 1部分中的“Later, return to Mexico City and head to Plaza de la Constitución, a landmark in the center of the old city. Also, we will visit the capital’s cathedral (大教堂) and the National Palace there. (之后，返回墨西哥城，前往Plaza de la Constitución，这是旧城中心的地标。此外，我们还将参观首都的大教堂和国宫。)”可知，回到墨西哥城，在那里可以参观首都大教堂和国宫。故选B项。
28．细节理解题。根据Day 2部分中的“Here we will visit the oldest library in America—the Biblioteca Palafoxiana, and the church—Capilla del Rosario. (在这里，我们将参观美国最古老的图书馆——帕拉福辛那图书馆，以及罗萨里奥教堂。)”可知，游客可以在第二天参观美洲最古老的图书馆。故选C项。
29．细节理解题。根据Day 4部分中的“On the 4th day of Mexico vacation packages, we are going to Chichen Itza, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. (在墨西哥度假套餐的第四天，我们要去Chichen Itza，世界新七大奇迹之一。)”可知，游客可以在第四天参观世界七大奇迹之一的Chichen Itza。故选D项。
30．A 31．B 32．A 33．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是说“不”的好处以及该如何恰当地说“不”。
30．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“They suggest adopting the “sandwich method”, which means sandwiching something that may be considered negative between two positives. This could be as simple as saying something like “Thank you for inviting me, but I won’t be able to join you. I’d love to meet some other time and I’ll check my schedule and see what works.”(他们建议采用“三明治法”，即把可能被认为是消极的东西夹在两个积极的东西中间。这可以很简单，比如说“谢谢你邀请我，但是我不能参加你们的活动了。”我很乐意在其他时间见面，我会检查一下我的日程安排，看看什么时间合适。”。)”可知，在介绍“三明治”拒绝方法的时候，列举了一个关于如何拒绝他人邀请的例子，由此可知，作者是通过举例法来说明“三明治”拒绝方法的。故选A项。
31．词义猜测题。根据划线单词前的内容“Not being able to say no can be hard, and may even push you into a space where you’ re exhausted in every possible way. It’s difficult to be in this position, because you always end up prioritizing others’ needs and wants above yours, which in the long run isn’t healthy for you.(不会说“不”是件很难的事，甚至可能会把你推到一个筋疲力尽的境地。处于这种状态是很困难的，因为你总是把别人的需求放在自己的需求之上，从长远来看，这对你来说是不健康的。)”可知，不会说“不”是很难的事情，它会让你筋疲力尽，这样的状态很困难，从长远看来这是不健康的，作者从情感上、身体上以及精神上解释了不会说“不”的危害，由此可以猜测，该单词的意思为与“困难”相关，struggling意为“艰难奋斗的”与语境吻合。故选B项。
32．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“It might take a long time until this new thought model begins to take root, until then Synergy Health Programs recommends rehearsing(排练) in advance what your “no” will sound like, being honest about why what has been requested does not work for you, taking your time to think through the consequences of your decision and then offering your response.(这种新的思维模式可能需要很长时间才能开始扎根，在此之前，协同健康计划建议提前排练你的“不”听起来会是什么样子，诚实地说明为什么你的要求不适合你，花时间思考你的决定的后果，然后给出你的回应。)”可知，说“不”需要时间去学习，需要训练，由此可知，学会说“不”不是一件容易的事情。故选A项。
33．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But learning how to say no more frequently can yield many benefits including improving your general mental health, establishing clear boundaries, encouraging self-care and enhancing your self-worth and confidence.(但是学习如何经常说“不”可以带来很多好处，包括改善你的整体心理健康，建立清晰的界限，鼓励自我照顾，增强你的自我价值和信心。)”以及倒数第三四段中对如何说“不”进行的介绍和尾段中的“With time, you will begin to gain the benefits of being true to yourself and you might find that by saying no when something doesn’t feel right, you are actually opening the door to a healthier you.(随着时间的推移，你将开始获得对自己诚实的好处，你可能会发现，当有些事情感觉不对的时候，通过说不，你实际上打开了通往更健康的自己的大门。)”可知，说“不”有很多好处，随着在学习说“不”的时间的深入，你会发现忠于自己，对别人说“不”对自己的好处，由此可推断，本文的主要目的是指导我们说“不”。故选D项。
34．A 35．D 36．C 37．D

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是16岁的Chea Sothea和18岁的Neng Socheata在参加了职业培训后能够很快适应新工作的故事。
34．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He has learned some basic relevant skills and he has had a very good command of them, so it has been easy to teach him a wide variety of techniques to achieve whatever a client wants.(他已经学习了一些基本的相关技能，他已经很好地掌握了它们，所以很容易教他各种各样的技术来实现客户想要的任何东西。)”可知，Chea Sothea学过与理发相关的技能，并能熟练掌握，由此可知，Chea Sothea之所以能够很快学会没法技术是因为他有扎实的基础。故选A项。
35．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Lim Chenda, who is Socheata’s supervisor(主管) at the restaurant, admires Socheata’s ability to learn the job quickly and how well she works with the team.( Socheata在餐厅的主管Lim Chenda钦佩Socheata快速学习工作的能力以及她与团队合作的能力。)”以及“Socheata works hard, is very punctual(守时的), and greets people with respect. I’ve even learned a few things from her.( Socheata工作努力，非常准时（守时的），并以尊重的态度迎接人们。我甚至从她那里学到了一些东西。)”可知，Lim Chenda很欣赏Socheata的工作能力以及团队合作能力，勤奋守时，尊敬他人，由此可知，Lim Chenda对Socheata持肯定的态度。故选D项。
36．推理判断题。根据尾段中的“Actually, both Sothea and Socheata took part in a technical, vocational and education training (TVET) programme designed to provide young people with the skills they need to be successful in the workforce.(实际上，Sothea和Socheata都参加了一项技术、职业和教育培训（TVET）计划，旨在为年轻人提供在劳动力市场取得成功所需的技能。)”可知，Chea Sothea和Neng Socheata都参加过专门为年轻人提供他们成功所需要的职业技术培训，所以，最后一段是为上文中对Chea Sothea和Neng Socheata能够很快适应工作作进一步的背景介绍。故选C项。
37．推理判断题。根据全文对Chea Sothea和Neng Socheata的工作能力的介绍以及尾段中的“Actually, both Sothea and Socheata took part in a technical, vocational and education training (TVET) programme designed to provide young people with the skills they need to be successful in the workforce.(实际上，Sothea和Socheata都参加了一项技术、职业和教育培训（TVET）计划，旨在为年轻人提供在劳动力市场取得成功所需的技能。)”可知，Chea Sothea和Neng Socheata之所以能够快速的适应工作是因为接受了职业技术培训，由此可知，本文的目的是为了说明技能的提升有助于开启成功的职业生涯。故选D项。
38．D 39．A 40．C 41．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Nehal是一名身体有残疾的学生，但是学校和同学都给予了他很多帮助。
38．细节理解题。根据第二段“As he and his classmates progress in their academic studies each year, their classroom doesn’t move like other classrooms to ensure Nehal consistently has a comfortable access to the facility every year.(随着他和他的同学们每年在学业上的进步，他们的教室不会像其他教室一样移动，以确保尼哈尔每年都能舒适地使用设施)”可知，为了便于Nehal行动，他的教室不进行轮换。故选D。
39．细节理解题。根据第三段“To adapt to Nehal’s physical impairment (障碍), he has a special and lower desk positioned against a wall that he can lean (倚靠) on for additional back support.(为了适应尼哈尔的身体缺陷，他在靠墙的地方放了一张特殊的、较低的桌子，他可以靠在上面，以获得额外的背部支撑)”可知，学校为Nehal安排特殊的桌子是为了照顾他的身体情况。故选A。
40．推理判断题。根据第五段“From being a shoulder to lean on as he walks around the school to making sure he joins in class projects, his classmates are always on hand to ensure Nehal is included in the day-to-day activities at school.(从在学校走路时可以依靠的肩膀，到确保他参加课堂项目，他的同学们总是在身边，以确保尼哈尔参与学校的日常活动)”可推断，Nehal的同学们对他的帮助很大。故选C。
41．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Being in an inclusive learning environment is important to Nehal’s development. The support of his classmates both in and outside of the classroom has also been key to Nehal’s learning experience. From being a shoulder to lean on as he walks around the school to making sure he joins in class projects, his classmates are always on hand to ensure Nehal is included in the day-to-day activities at school.(在一个包容的学习环境中学习对Nehal的发展非常重要。同学们在课堂内外的支持对Nehal的学习经历也很重要。从在学校走路时可以依靠的肩膀，到确保他参加课堂项目，他的同学们总是在身边，以确保尼哈尔参与学校的日常活动)”结合Nehal所在的学校为了照顾他把教室安排在离厕所近的地方。他的同学们给他提供了很大的帮助，老师们也很关注他的学习。此外他的父母认为他是上帝送给他们的礼物，故推测他是幸运的。故选B。
42．C 43．C 44．A 45．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了发展特定的情商优势的方法。
42．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“As the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) has gone global, we’ve watched professionals fail as they try to improve their emotional intelligence because they either don’t know where to focus their efforts or they haven’t understood how to improve these skills on a practical level. In our work consulting with companies and coaching leaders, we have found that if you’re looking to develop particular EI strengths, it helps to consider areas for improvement others have identified along with the goals you want to achieve — and then to actively build habits in those areas rather than simply relying on understanding them conceptually.(随着情商（EI）的概念风靡，我们看到专业人士在试图提高情商的过程中失败了，因为他们要么不知道该把精力集中在哪里，要么不知道如何在实践层面上提高这些技能。在我们为公司提供咨询服务和培训领导者的工作中，我们发现，如果你想要发展特定的EI优势，考虑其他人已经确定的改进领域以及你想要实现的目标，然后积极地在这些领域培养好的习惯，而不是简单地依赖于对它们概念上的理解是有帮助的。)”可知，在别人的帮助下，你知道如何更好地提高情商。故选C。
43．推理判断题。根据第二段中“The first step is to get a sense of how your self-perception (how you see yourself) differs from your reputation (how others see you).This is especially true for the development of EI because we can be blind to how we express and read the emotional components of our interactions.For example, most of us think that we’re good listeners, but very often that’s really not the case.(第一步是了解你的自我认知（你如何看待自己）与你的声誉（别人如何看待你）有何不同。对于EI的发展来说尤其如此，因为我们可能对我们如何表达和理解我们互动中的情感成分视而不见。例如，我们大多数人都认为自己是好的倾听者，但事实往往并非如此。)”以及第二段最后一句“Getting feedback from others can also provide proof of the necessity of shifting our behavior and motivation to do so.(从别人那里得到反馈也可以证明我们改变行为的必要性和动机。)”可知，“Without this external reality check, it will be difficult for you to identify the ways that your actions affect your performance.(如果没有this external reality check，你将很难确定你的行为是如何影响你的表现的。)”中划线部分this external reality check(外部现实的检验）指的是他人对我们的反馈让我们真实了解自己，明白对自己的错误认知并纠正自己行为；因此，C选项“Your teacher directed you towards a better attitude in study.(你的老师引导你在学习上采取更好的态度。)”是一种external reality check“外部现实的检验”。故选C。
44．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Secondly, when you get your feedback from an assessment, let that inform what you want to improve. But also consider what your goals are.(其次，当你从评估中得到反馈时，让它告诉你想要改进的地方。但也要考虑你的目标是什么。)”可知，第四段主要讲述了当你想要提高EI时，你应该考虑你的目标。故选A。
45．推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“In our work consulting with companies and coaching leaders, we have found that if you’re looking to develop particular EI strengths, it helps to consider areas for improvement others have identified along with the goals you want to achieve and then to actively build habits in those areas rather than simply relying on understanding them conceptually.(在我们为公司提供咨询服务和培训领导者的工作中，我们发现，如果你想要发展特定的EI优势，考虑其他人已经确定的改进领域以及你想要实现的目标，然后积极地在这些领域培养好的习惯，而不是简单地依赖于对它们概念上的理解是有帮助的。)”、倒数第二段中“Your emotional intelligence is so tied up in your sense of self that being intrinsically (内在的) motivated to make the effort matters more when changing longstanding habits than it does when simply learning a skill.(你的情商与你的自我意识紧密相连，所以在改变长期习惯时，内在的动机比单纯地学习一项技能更重要。)”以及最后一段中的“Understanding the influences of your current EI habits relative to your goals will keep you going over a long period of time as you do the work of strengthening your emotional intelligence.(了解你目前的情商习惯相对于对你的目标的影响，将使你在提高你情商的过程中保持长期的努力前行。)”可知，情商的提高受到多种因素的影响，由此可知，作者可能会赞同A选项的观点“Effective EI development is determined by different factors.(有效的EI发展取决于不同的因素。)”，故选A。
46．C 47．A 48．B 49．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要描述了现代社会的教育应该偏向的重点是注重学生实际知识领域和专业技能的培养，让他们在学校学会有利于进入社会之后能更好应对工作问题的技能。
46．细节理解题。根据第二自然段“High school degrees offer far less in the way of preparation for work than they might, or than many other nations currently offer, creating a growing skills gap in our economy. (高中文凭在为工作做准备方面的作用远远低于他们可能提供的，或者比许多其他国家目前提供的要小，这在我们的经济中造成了越来越大的技能差距。)”可知，理想的教育就应该是注重学生实际技能的培养，让学生能够通过满足未来社会的需要。故选C。
47．推理判断题。根据第二自然段“High school degrees offer far less in the way of preparation for work than they might, or than many other nations currently offer, creating a growing skills gap in our economy. (高中文凭在为工作做准备方面的作用远远低于他们可能提供的，或者比许多其他国家目前提供的要小，这在我们的经济中造成了越来越大的技能差距。)”可知，作者认为当前高中教育存在的问题是忽视那些没有上大学的人的需要。故选A。
48．细节理解题。根据第四自然段“In a knowledge economy where professional roles change rapidly and many college students are preparing for positions that may not even exist yet, the skill set needed is one that prepares them for change and continued learning. (在知识经济中，专业角色迅速变化，许多大学生正在为可能还不存在的职位做准备，所需要的技能是使他们为改变和继续学习做好准备的技能。)”可知，知识经济的特点就是，新的职业可能会不断的产生，这就要求人才要不断的、持续的学习。故选B。
49．推理判断题。根据第五自然段“Learning to express ideas well in both writing and speech, knowing how to find information, and knowing how to do research are all-solid background skills for a wide variety of roles, and such training is more important than any particular major in a liberal arts college. We need to continue to value broad preparation in thinking skills that will serve for a lifetime. (学会在写作和演讲中很好地表达想法，知道如何查找信息，知道如何做研究，这些都是各种角色的坚实背景技能，这种训练比文理学院中的任何特定专业都重要。我们需要继续重视为终生受益的思维技能所做的广泛准备。)”可知，作者认为文理学院应该把重点放在改变和终身学习所需的基本技能上。D项“Basic skills needed for change and lifelong learning. (变革和终身学习所需的基本技能。)”符合题意。故选D。
50．B 51．A 52．C 53．D

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了患有唐氏综合征的Kuehl通过自己的努力，成功从大学毕业并且成为了一名企业家。
50．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The 38-year-old has had a passion for studying, and believes that the more he learns, the more he learns to see the world differently. (38岁的他对学习充满热情，他相信自己学得越多，就越能以不同的方式看待世界。)”可知，Kuehl认为他学得越多，就越能以不同的方式看待世界。故选B。
51．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“He has sustained his ability to shine as a unique individual by graduating from The Evergreen State College in Washington state. Kuehl is the first person with Down syndrome in the college’s 51-year history to earn a four-year degree. Not only that, but this also makes him the first person with Down syndrome in Washington state to achieve this remarkable milestone.(他从华盛顿州的常青州立学院毕业，保持了他作为一个独特个体的发光能力。Kuehl是该学院51年历史上第一个获得四年制学位的唐氏综合症患者。不仅如此，这也使他成为华盛顿州第一个达到这一非凡里程碑的唐氏综合症患者。)”可知，Kuehl成为华盛顿州第一个达到这一非凡里程碑的唐氏综合症患者。故选A。
52．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Aside from graduating college, Kuehl is also an entrepreneur (企业家). He started his own visual and performing arts company called DK Arts in 2005, where he sells his own artwork and glass jewelry. He plays the drums in a band called Living the Dream, advocating for inclusion through his music.(除了大学毕业，Kuehl还是一名企业家。2005年，他创办了自己的视觉和表演艺术公司DK arts，在那里他销售自己的艺术品和玻璃珠宝。他在一个名为Living the Dream的乐队中担任鼓手，通过他的音乐倡导包容。)”可知，Kuehl除了自己的生意之外，还有其他的兴趣爱好。故选C。
53．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“This open-minded approach and enthusiastic mindset is all the more inspiring as Kuehl has Down Syndrome (唐氏综合症). He knows the struggle of breaking new ground from a lifetime of experience of being different. He has sustained his ability to shine as a unique individual by graduating from The Evergreen State College in Washington state. Kuehl is the first person with Down syndrome in the college’s 51-year history to earn a four-year degree. Not only that, but this also makes him the first person with Down syndrome in Washington state to achieve this remarkable milestone. (由于Kuehl患有唐氏综合症，这种开放的态度和热情的心态更加鼓舞人心。他从一生与他人不同的经历中了解到开拓新领域的艰难。他从华盛顿州的常青州立学院毕业，保持了他作为一个独特个体的发光能力。Kuehl是该学院51年历史上第一个获得四年制学位的唐氏综合症患者。不仅如此，这也使他成为华盛顿州第一个达到这一非凡里程碑的唐氏综合症患者。)”以及最后一段“Aside from graduating college, Kuehl is also an entrepreneur(企业家). He started his own visual and performing arts company called DK Arts in 2005, where he sells his own artwork and glass jewelry. He plays the drums in a band called Living the Dream, advocating for inclusion through his music.(除了大学毕业，Kuehl还是一名企业家。2005年，他创办了自己的视觉和表演艺术公司DK arts，在那里他销售自己的艺术品和玻璃珠宝。他在一个名为Living the Dream的乐队中担任鼓手，通过他的音乐倡导包容。)”可知，文章主要介绍了患有唐氏综合症的Kuehl如何通过自己的努力获得成功。所以“A Successful Man With Down Syndrome.(一个患有唐氏综合症的成功男人。)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
54．B 55．D 56．A

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了出国到中国旅游的四个步骤。
54．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Within two to three days after the interview, the advisor will be in touch by email to let you know if your application has been successful.(在面试后的两到三天内，指导老师会通过电子邮件通知你是否申请成功)”可知，在面试后两到三天内可以知道面试的结果，也就是申请是否成功。故选B。
55．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“To confirm your placement in our program, you’ll need to reply to our letter of offer and pay your agreed program deposit.(为了确认您在我们项目中的安排，您需要回复我们的通知书并支付您同意的项目押金)”可知，为了确认信息，需要支付项目押金。故选D。
56．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Our support doesn’t end when you arrive. We are as dedicated to ensuring you have around the clock support for the duration of your stay as we do in getting you here. Your journey will include your paid internship, accommodation, language courses, cultural experiences, tours, and networking.(我们的支持不会随着你的到来而结束。我们致力于确保您在入住期间得到24小时的支持，就像我们把您送到这里一样。你的旅程将包括带薪实习、住宿、语言课程、文化体验、旅游和社交)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了来中国旅游的四个简单的步骤，由此可以判断，本文是来中国的旅游指南。故选A。
57．A 58．A 59．B 60．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了每年3月14日举行的世界圆周率日及其庆祝活动。
57．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“You don’t have to be a fan of math to get excited about Pi (“n”) Day. ..... The holiday is held every March 14, because “n” is widely recognized as 3.14.(你不必是数学迷就可以对圆周率日感到兴奋……这个节日每年3月14日举行，因为“n”被广泛认为是3.14)”第二段中“The tradition of honoring “n” began at San Francisco’s Exploratorium museum. (纪念“n”的传统始于旧金山的探索博物馆。)”可知，圆周率日最初是在旧金山庆祝的，故选A。
58．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Students applying for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge eagerly wait for the day every year to find out if they have been accepted.(申请麻省理工学院（MIT）剑桥分校的学生每年都迫不及待地等待这一天的到来，以确定自己是否被录取。)”可知，在圆周率日麻省理工学院会告知申请人的申请结果。故选A。
59．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Students at the California Institute of Technology in Los Angeles host a pie-eating event,(洛杉矶加州理工学院的学生们举办了一场吃馅饼的活动，)”可知，在圆周率日这天美国学生举办了一个吃馅饼的活动。故选B。
60．推理判断题。通读全文，由其是第一段“You don’t have to be a fan of math to get excited about Pi (“n”) Day. While the event may start with some calculations, it is more than likely to conclude with a slice or two of delicious pie. The holiday is held every March 14, because “n” is widely recognized as 3.14.(你不必是一个数学迷才会对圆周率日感到兴奋。虽然这次活动可能会以一些计算开始，但它更有可能以一两块美味的馅饼作为结束。这个节日每年3月14日举行，因为“ n”被广泛认为是3.14。)”可知，文章主要介绍了每年3月14日举行的世界圆周率日及其庆祝活动。由此可推知，文章的目的是介绍一个节日，故选B。

61．C 62．D 63．C 64．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了治疗师Ruble因为意识到人们对深入谈话和被倾听的需求，组织创立了非盈利组织Sidewalk Talk，和志愿者们在路边邀请路人进行双向的谈话，让当今日益孤独的人得到慰藉。
61．细节理解题。根据第二段中“On a spring day in 2015, Ruble and a small number of volunteers set up chairs on sidewalks in 12 locations around San Francisco and invited people passing by to sit for a few minutes and chat. This was the beginning of the nonprofit Sidewalk Talk. The mission is to create public spaces of connections for people.(2015年春天的一天，Ruble和一小部分志愿者在旧金山周围的12个地方的人行道上摆放了椅子，并邀请路过的人坐下来聊几分钟。这就是非盈利组织Sidewalk Talk的开始。其使命是为人们创造联系的公共空间)”可知，Sidewalk Talk的目的是为公众提供私人谈话的机会。故选C项。
62．细节理解题。根据第三段中“According to Ruble, therapy is one-sided and therapists are taught to avoid self-disclosure (自我表露) but by “being human” volunteers could approach interactions with communication about their own life and by showing sympathy (同情) for the people they talk with.(根据Ruble的说法，治疗是单方面的，治疗师被教导要避免自我表露，但通过“作为人”的方式，志愿者可以通过交流自己的生活和对谈话对象表示同情来进行互动)”可知，Sidewalk Talk的志愿者和治疗师之间的不同在于前者会表达自己的经历和感受，而后者会避免自我表露。故选D项。
63．推理判断题。根据第四段中“While Sidewalk Talk will not solve the loneliness problem, these chats could help someone have a brighter day. Knowing that there are sympathetic people who are willing to fully listen and share people’s feelings could make all the difference to a lonely person.(虽然Sidewalk Talk不能解决孤独问题，但这些聊天可以帮助人们度过更美好的一天。知道有同情的人愿意充分倾听和分享人们的感受，这对一个孤独的人来说会有很大的不同)”可知，Sidewalk Talk让人们得到了慰藉，有助于他们度过更好的一天。由此推知，Sidewalk Talk在改善人们的情绪方面起着作用。故选C项。
64．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了治疗师Ruble因为意识到人们对深入谈话和被倾听的需求，组织创立了非盈利组织Sidewalk Talk，和志愿者们在路边邀请路人进行双向的谈话，让当今日益孤独的人得到慰藉。由此可知，文章主要围绕倾听街边想法的组织Sidewalk Talk展开。故选B项。
65．B 66．D 67．C 68．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员研究发现减少屏幕时间有助于提高生活满意度，即使时间很短，同样有好处。
65．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“In recent years, studies have blamed smart phones for modern problems ranging from rising anxiety rates to neck pain. It begs the question: Are people all really better off switching back to landlines (座机)?(近年来，研究将焦虑率上升和颈部疼痛等现代问题归咎于智能手机。这就引出了一个问题：人们真的都回到固定电话上了吗？)”及第三段展开实验可推知，第二段的目的是解释为什么要做实验。故选B。
66．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Two hundred people put their smart phones completely aside for a week; 226 reduced the amount of time they used the device by one hour a day; 193 people didn’t change anything in their behavior.(200人将智能手机完全搁置一周；226人将他们每天使用该设备的时间减少了一小时；193人的行为没有任何改变)”可知，研究人员在对志愿者进行测试之前将他们分成了几组。故选D。
67．词句猜测题。划线单词上文“We found that both completely giving up the smart phone and reducing its daily use by one hour had positive effects on the well-being of the participants(我们发现，完全放弃智能手机和减少一小时的日常使用都对参与者的幸福感产生了积极影响)”可知，Brailovskaia对上文进行的研究进行sums up“总结”，得出结论或者结果。由此可知，第四段中带下划线的单词“upshots”可以用results“后果，结果”代替。故选C。
68．推理判断题。根据第二段“On average, we spend more than three hours a day glued to our smart phone screens. Between social media, news feeds, endless video games, and an app for pretty much everything else, there’s always something to draw our attention. In recent years, studies have blamed smart phones for modern problems ranging from rising anxiety rates to neck pain. It begs the question: Are people all really better off switching back to landlines(座机)?(平均而言，我们每天花在智能手机屏幕上的时间超过三个小时。在社交媒体、新闻推送、没完没了的视频游戏和几乎所有其他事情的应用程序之间，总有一些东西吸引着我们的注意力。近年来，研究将从焦虑率上升到颈部疼痛等现代问题归咎于智能手机。这就引出了一个问题：换回固定电话真的会让人们生活得更好吗？)”结合文章主要介绍了研究人员研究发现减少屏幕时间有助于提高生活满意度，即使时间很短，同样有好处。可推知，文章可能选自报纸。故选A。
69．B 70．A 71．D 72．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。芝加哥大学的研究认为数学焦虑和逃避之间有联系而且认为一些合适的方法可以帮助解决数学焦虑。
69．细节理解题。根据首段末句“Research from the University of Chicago offers evidence for the link between math anxiety and avoidance. (芝加哥大学的研究为数学焦虑和逃避之间的联系提供了证据。)”可知，芝加哥大学的研究为数学焦虑和逃避之间的联系提供了证据。故选B。
70．段落大意题。根据第二段“Studying nearly 500 adults through a computer program called the Choose-And-Solve Task (CAST), the researchers gave participants (参加者) a choice between math and word problems labeled “easy” and “hard”. The easy problems were always worth two cents, while the hard problems were worth up to six cents. They also informed participants the computer task would change the questions in the process of testing based on their abilities, enabling them to handle about 70% of the hard problems. (研究人员通过一个名为“选择和解决任务”(CAST) 的电脑程序对近500名成年人进行了研究，让参与者在数学和文字问题中选择“容易”和“难”。简单的问题总是值两美分，而难的问题值六美分。他们还告知参与者，计算机任务将根据他们的能力在测试过程中改变问题，使他们能够处理大约70%的难题。)”可知，本段主要介绍研究是如何组织实施的。故选A。
71．细节理解题。根据第四段首句“The findings also contradict a widely held belief that feeling anxious about math and avoiding math-related problems is rooted in being bad at math. (人们普遍认为，对数学感到焦虑和回避与数学有关的问题植根于数学不好，而这一发现也与此相矛盾。)”可知，人们普遍认为，数学焦虑和回避与数学有关的问题植根于数学不好，也即是，数学焦虑是由数学不好造成的。故选D。
72．推理判断题。根据末段最后两句““Another path may be to create early positive experiences around math. For example, telling stories featuring math and tackling problems around the story may be helpful.” he adds. (“另一种途径可能是在早期创造关于数学的积极体验。例如，讲一个以数学为主题的故事，并围绕这个故事解决问题可能会有所帮助。”他补充道。)”可知，Rozek认为可以采用适当的办法解决数学焦虑。故选C。
73．D 74．C 75．A 76．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究者列出了20种最吸引人的物种，他们认为生活在陆地上的大型哺乳动物很有吸引力，并说明了使用动物图像受益的公司的责任和优势。
73．细节理解题。根据首段“Widespread descriptions of animals in pop culture could actually be hurting the animals’ survival chances in the wild, a new research suggests. (一项新的研究表明，流行文化中对动物的广泛描述实际上可能会损害动物在野外的生存机会。)”可知，对动物的广泛描述实际上可能会损害动物在野外的生存机会。故选D。
74．词义猜测题。根据第三段前两句“In a research published this month, Courchamp and other researchers list the top 20 appealing species. They deemed large mammals living on land are appealing. (在本月发表的一项研究中，Courchamp和其他研究人员列出了20种最吸引人的物种。他们 生活在陆地上的大型哺乳动物很有吸引力。)”可知，划线词后应为宾语从句，结合前句句意可知，他们是在说明他们的研究发现，故推测划线词为动词“认为”来说明他们的发现以及观点。故选C。
75．细节理解题。根据第三段第二三句“They deemed large mammals living on land are appealing. Coming in first place are tigers, followed by lions, elephants, giraffes, panthers, pandas, cheetahs, polar bears, wolves, and gorillas. (他们认为生活在陆地上的大型哺乳动物很有吸引力。排在第一位的是老虎，其次是狮子、大象、长颈鹿、美洲豹、熊猫、猎豹、北极熊、狼和大猩猩。)”可知，美洲豹和猎豹也在最有吸引力的动物行列里面。故选A。
76．推理判断题。根据末段第二三句““That would be not only something fair, but something that could bring a win-win situation for them,” Courchamp says. It could bring them positive public relation, for example. (Courchamp说：“这不仅公平，而且可以为他们带来双赢的局面。”例如，它可以给他们带来积极的公共关系。)”可知，Courchamp通过举例的方式列出这些公司的责任和优势。故选B。