天津高考英语阅读理解专项训练

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Best books for 12 to 14-year-olds
Mortal Engines
Author; Philip Reeve
Publisher: Scholastic
London is on the move again: the city searches the world for resources on wheels, eating smaller towns. But when he is thrown off the city, young hero Tom is soon forced to reexamine life as he knows it.
Set in a futuristic background, this imaginative story is a blend (混合) of action and adventure. The book has won the Blue Peter Book Award.
Coram Boy
Author: Jamila Gavin
Publisher: Egmont
Toby’s and Aaron’s lives are linked by the Coram Man, who collects unwanted children from across the country, supposedly to send them to a safe new life. In reality, the man sells the children into slavery (奴役). Soon, Toby and Aaron find themselves united on a journey, filled with danger and excitement.
Rich with historical detail (细节), this book provides an important insight into the 1750s society. It was a winner of the Whitbread Children’s Book Award.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Author: Mark Haddon
Publisher: Red Fox
Seen through the eyes of Christopher, a mathematical genius and Sherlock Holmes fan, this novel opens with the discovery of a dead dog on a neighbor’s lawn (草坪). In his search to discover the identity of the killer, Christopher uncovers some information about his own family and he starts a journey to London to find his mother.
Watership Down
Author: Richard Adams
Publisher: Penguin
Young rabbit Fiver believes that a great disaster is about to strike the place where he lives—but no one will listen to him. At last he manages to ask a few brave rabbits to leave before it’s too late. Hunted by dogs and foxes, their journey is a dangerous one—but the rabbits can still dream of a peaceful and safe new life at Watership Down.
This book won both the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Carnegie Medal.
1．Which author’s book focuses on life in the future according to the text?
A．Philip Reeve’s. B．Jamila Gavin’s.
C．Mark Haddon’s. D．Richard Adams’s.
2．Which book was created with a historical background?
A．Mortal Engines. B．Coram Boy.
C．The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. D．Watership Down.
3．What makes Christopher try to find out the truth?
A．His losing touch with his mother. B．The dead body of a dog.
C．His neighbor’s request. D．An overgrown lawn.
4．What is special about Watership Down?
A．Its main character is a detective lover.
B．Its stories are based on historical facts.
C．It is about some rabbits escaping a disaster.
D．It won the Whitbread Children’s Book Award.
5．What is the purpose of the text?
A．To remember four great authors. B．To introduce four famous publishers.
C．To recommend four excellent books. D．To stress the importance of reading.

On September 1, Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas. Many areas were left without power or water. As soon as the storm passed, a team of cooks and other volunteers sprang into action: They set up makeshift (临时替代的) kitchens. Leading the charge was José Andrés, who owns popular restaurants in the United States. He’s also the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), which cooks meals for people affected by natural disasters and other emergencies (突发事件). “We will make it to everyone who needs food,” Andrés said. At press time, WCK had served about 300,000 meals there.
WCK began its work in 2016, when Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti. It left many people without food. Usually, after an emergency, governments give out prepackaged meals, but some of the food isn’t very healthy. Andrés thought he could do better. The food served by WCK is fresh and healthy. When possible, it adds in local ingredients (原料), which suit the tastes of the area.
WCK cooks have shortcuts to cooking lots of food quickly. Andrés grew up in Spain, where cooks use massive pans (巨大的锅) to make a rice dish called paella. He realized paella pans could be used for all kinds of food. Now WCK cooks use them for everything and they can cook for 500 people at a time this way.
WCK has about 25 staff members. But much of its work is done by volunteers. Twenty thousand volunteers served almost 4 million meals after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, in 2017. Andrés said a 10-year-old girl there named Lola ran a whole part of the kitchen on her own, and he thought she was a heroine.
In Haiti, it’s common for school meals to be cooked indoors over open fires. This can be dangerous. WCK wants to help. The group has built or repaired more than 140 schools in Haiti. In many of them, it has fitted gas stoves (煤气灶) and water lines. Together, this has made schools cleaner and safer for more than 65,000 people.
6．Why did Andrés start WCK?
A．To comfort the injured people. B．To rebuild popular restaurants.
C．To provide meals for those in need. D．To teach people how to survive a natural disaster.
7．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A．What WCK is. B．How WCK started.
C．What WCK’s food is like. D．Where WCK’s food is from.
8．What does the underlined word “shortcuts” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．Basic rules. B．Strange suggestions.
C．Abilities to compete. D．Ways of saving time.
9．What can be learned about WCK?
A．It prefers children volunteers. B．It brings cooks a good return.
C．It employs good Spanish-style cooks. D．It depends greatly on voluntary helpers.
10．What does WCK bring to Haiti?
A．Clean and safe cooking. B．Prepackaged meals.
C．Highly-competitive schools. D．Professional and easy-going cooks.

First impressions are important, but are first impressions correct? Personally, I’m not so sure, and according to new research, neither is science.
You really shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I certainly have, and I’m willing to bet (打赌) you’ve done it, too. Consider this, though: If I’d let my opinion on, say, the boring cover of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath stop me from reading this great novel, I would have missed out on one of my favorite books to date. First impressions are important because they can influence you one way or another, but they shouldn’t be the be-all and end-all of your opinion on someone.
According to Jonathan Freeman, a professor at New York University, first impressions are collected within only a few hundred milliseconds and are often based on the person’s facial appearance.
“First impressions of faces can influence how we make decisions about people,” Freeman explained in a statement. Therefore, in order to put an end to such first impressions, you have to understand where your first assuṃptions (假设) come from. In order to do this, a team of researchers in Switzerland performed two experiments: The first required participants to judge the personalities of dozens of people only based on photos they were shown online. For example, in this part of the study, researchers took note of how participants related personality features like friendliness with various appearances. The second experiment explored what kind of facial features were connected with exact personality features. For example, someone who has a round face with “babyish features” might be considered as friendlier or more harmless than someone who isn’t smiley in their photo.
The results showed that first impressions often aren’t all right. Look, it’s really unfortunate that first impressions aren’t always right. Still, these first impressions happen regardless of whether or not they’re right, so the best thing you can do is try to put your best foot forward without, of course, giving up your authenticity (真实性); you are exactly who you were meant to be, and all you can do is be the best person you can.
11．What does the author want to show by mentioning John Steinbeck’s novel?
A．First impressions are influential. B．The cover of a book is unnecessary.
C．We shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. D．Few people tend to make judgments at first-sight.
12．What can we learn from Jonathan Freeman?
A．First impressions are difficult to change.
B．How a person looks influences his first impression.
C．It takes some time to form the first impression.
D．First impressions are influenced by many factors.
13．What were the participants asked to do in the first experiment?
A．Choose photos they like. B．Relate personalities with photos.
C．Show their opinions of smiley faces. D．Talk about their impressions of other participants.
14．Which of the following is a finding of the research?
A．People find it hard to make a good impression. B．Faces show personality features correctly.
C．First impressions are not always reliable. D．One’s facial appearance is really important.
15．What’s the author’s advice according to the text?
A．Don’t be too realistic. B．Try to be your best self.
C．Don’t be judgmental. D．Disregard others’suggestions.

Many families take their children on vacation. They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks. But Mr and Mrs Smith have planned a longer vacation with their two children. The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world, and they planned to visit 30 countries in all. Right now, the four travelers are about halfway through their trip.
Mrs Smith says they are trying to see as much of the world as they can. Mr Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people. He says people have been extremely friendly, very welcoming and love their kids. Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met. He says, “I learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles.” His sister, Kara discovers that she likes Thai food. Mrs Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot.
The Smiths made good preparations for the trip. They did a lot of research, choosing destinations and arranging accommodations. Mr Smith uses unpaid leave. They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothing and whatever else they need. Mrs Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back. “What has become important is making unforgettable memories as a family and taking ‘those’ with us instead.” The Smiths will continue to head east for the next six months.
16．The Smith family’s trip is different from many others’ because they travel ______.
A．with their children on vacation
B．for a few weeks without children
C．during school breaks with children
D．around the world for a year with children
17．Mr Smith finds ______ most interesting during the trip.
A．living in Africa B．having Thai food
C．meeting new people D．teaching their children
18．Which of the following is TRUE about the Smiths’ trip?
A．They planned to visit 11 countries.
B．The children learn a lot during the trip.
C．They enjoy different kinds of food in Africa.
D．They continue to head west for the next six months.
19．The Smiths ______ to get prepared for the trip.
A．accepted new jobs B．did much research
C．picked up everything D．bought thick clothing
20．The underlined word “those” in Paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A．the breaks they take B．the small bags they carry
C．the destinations they choose D．the memories of the family

In the Hollywood movie The Martian, actor Matt Damon plays an astronaut who grows food on Mars (火星) to survive alone on the red planet.
After seeing the movie, Washington State University physicist Michael Allen and University of Idaho food scientist Helen Joyner decided to carry out a case study helping students figure out how to farm on Mars. In the case study, students had to imagine they were mining on Mars and decide how to feed themselves there before starting on the journey. They got advice from Allen and Joyner on how to select crops and take the challenges of growing crops over long periods on Mars. Students used a scoring system to select three foods to plant on Mars.
Allen found the results impressive: among 30 students, “no two people have ever gotten the same answer”, he said.
Human travelers to Mars will likely have to make use of resources on the planet rather than take everything they need with them on a spaceship. This means farming their own food on another planet, one that has a very different ecosystem (生态系统) from Earth’s.
One challenge for those who would like to live on Mars is the fact that there can be no farming tools. Like real astronauts, students taking part in the study cannot take farming tools with them. As Joyner put it to his student astronauts, “You are starting with nothing.” Besides, students also have to deal with a very limited choice of diet. “If you had to eat a single food for the rest of your life, could you do it?” Joyner asked.
But Allen believes the case study is about more than farming and eating on the Red Planet. “I’m not teaching about growing food on Mars,” Allen said, “I’m teaching about living with choices. I’m teaching about problem solving.”
21．What made Michael Allen and Helen Joyner carry out the case study?
A．A trip. B．A book. C．A movie. D．A lecture.
22．In the case study, students have to ______.
A．start with everything B．try different tools
C．watch the movie D．select three foods
23．What might be the challenge for people living on Mars?
A．They have a limited choice of diet. B．They have a lot of farming tools.
C．They have to take part in the study. D．They have to select crops on Mars.
24．Michael Allen thinks that the case study teaches the students ______.
A．how to look for foods on Mars B．to know more about Earth
C．how to solve problems D．to learn about gardening
25．The passage is mainly about ______.
A．a research on how to farm on Mars B．a Hollywood movie The Martian
C．how to survive alone on Earth D．how to design a scoring system

Dear Mr Black,
I used to have a really good group of friends. Now they’re all getting into smoking and drinking. I want to find a new group of friends, but I’m shy. How can I know who are the types of people I should make friends with, who will accept me?
Yours,
Mike
Dear Mike,
You’ve already made a very important step because you’ve realized that it’s time to find new friends. Making and keeping good friends is a challenge for all of us, whether you are shy or not. Since you’ve done this successfully before, one thing is to think back on how you developed friendship in the past.
Probably the best way to make and keep friends is to find others who share your interests. Lasting friendships often develop between people who enjoy the same activities. You also want to be with friends who share your values and goals for life. It just depends on what your own interests are.
That old saying is also true—the best way to have a friend is to be a friend. Reach out to the others who share your interests, sit with them at lunch, invite them to join you in activities you all like, listen to their thoughts and tell them about yours. Being a real friend takes time and effort. With time and effort, I’m sure you will find some very good friends during your school years and you’ll always be in touch after leaving school.
Yours,
Tom Black
26．Mike wrote the letter to ________.
A．ask Mr Black why people don’t like him
B．ask Mr Black why his old friends left him
C．ask Mr Black to introduce some friends to him
D．ask Mr Black for some advice on making friends
27．Why does Mike want to leave his old friends?
A．Because they try to make him smoke and drink.
B．Because they have formed some bad habits.
C．Because they no longer want to spend time with him.
D．Because they have never treated him as a good friend.
28．In Mr Black’s opnion, making and keeping friends is ________.
A．not so easy B．just hard for shy people
C．an easy task for some people D．especially difficult for students
29．In Paragraph 2 of his letter, Mr Black mainly suggests that Mike should make friends with those who ________.
A．haven’t good goals for life B．can set good examples to him
C．have a lot of money D．have the same interests as him
30．By mentioning the old saying, the writer suggests that Mike ________.
A．wait until a true friend appears
B．make as many friends as possible
C．act like a friend so as to have a friend
D．tell his friends what he really thinks of them

No business would welcome being compared to gambling. Yet that is what is happening to makers of video games. For years parents have complained that their children are “addicted” to their video games and smartphones. Today, however, even more doctors are using the term. On January 1 this year, “gaming disorder” — in which games are played uncontrollably, despite causing harm — gained recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Are games really addictive? Psychologists have different opinions. Those who don’t think so say that this is just another moral panic. Similar warnings have been given about television, rock’n’roll, jazz, comic books, novels and even crossword puzzles, but it turns out that they are not as harmful as expected.
However, supporters argue that game developers have the motivation and the means to design their products to make them extremely attractive. For one thing, the business- model has changed: In the old days, games were bought once and for all. But these days, games are free and money is earned from purchases of in-game goods, which ties playtime directly to revenue (收益). For another, game-makers combine psychological theory and data, which helps them maximize the playtime. Smartphones and modern video game machines use their permanent Internet connections to send gameplay data back to developers. In this way products are constantly adjusted to encourage players’ spending. The biggest spenders are known as “whales”, a term that originated in casinos (赌场).
The gaming industry should realize that, in the real world, it has a problem, and that problem is growing. Now that gaming addiction comes with an official WHO recognition, diagnoses will become more common. Anyway, being put together with gambling in the public mind, fairly or not, will not do the industry any good.
31．What do we know from Paragraph 1?
A．It is not suitable to compare video games to gambling.
B．Parents complain about their children’s addiction to gambling.
C．Gaming addiction was officially recognized as a disease.
D．More doctors are against the use of the term “addicted”.
32．What does the underlined words “moral panic” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．Unexpected addiction caused by science and technology.
B．Wrong judgment on how harmful something is.
C．Trouble caused by someone’s immoral behavior.
D．An astonishing claim of the unexpected panic.
33．What do games developers do to make games attractive?
A．They don’t charge players for in-game goods.
B．They keep players’ video game machines updated.
C．They reward big spenders with a unique title.
D．They adjust products based on received data.
34．In the last paragraph, the author aims to _______.
A．offer a suggestion
B．make a prediction
C．give a warning
D．put forward a solution
35．What is the best title for the text?
A．Addiction: A Warning to the Gaming Industry
B．Addiction: Not a Blame on Games
C．Games: A New Kind of Gambling
D．Games: The Cause of Mental Disorder

Styrofoam, or polystyrene, is a light-weight material, about 95 percent air, with very good insulation (隔热) properties, according to Earthsource.org. It is used in products from cups that keep your drinks hot or cold to packaging material that protects items during shipping. With the above good features, Styrofoam still enjoys a bad reputation. It cannot be recycled without releasing dangerous pollution into the air. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency says it is the fifth-largest creator of harmful waste.
But now the common worms which are usually disgusting can come to the rescue, specifically, mealworms. Scientists from the U. S. and China have discovered that mealworms can digest plastic. One mealworm can digest a pill-sized amount of plastic a day. Study co-author Wei-Min Wu says that in 24 hours, the plastic is turned into carbon dioxide.
Since Styrofoam has no nutrition at all, are the worms hurt by eating plastic? Much to the scientists’ surprise, the study found that worms eating Styrofoam were as healthy as worms eating bran (谷糠). The researchers will study the worm’s eating habits and digesting system, looking to copy the plastic breakdown but on a larger scale. Once the way can be put into practice, it will make a revolutionary difference to the disposal of plastic.
“Solving the issue of plastic pollution is important”, says Wu, a Stanford University environmental engineering instructor. After all, our earth is small and landfill space is becoming limited with too much garbage waiting to be dealt with, he says.
About 33-million tons of plastic are thrown away in the United States every year. Plastic plates, cups and containers take up 25 percent to 30 percent of space in America’s landfills. One Styrofoam cup takes more than 1 million years to recycle in a landfill, according to Cleveland State University.
36．What do we know about Styrofoam?
A．It can be used to cool drinks.
B．It is a weightless material.
C．It is harmful when recycled.
D．It is usually used on ships.
37．What can we infer from the second paragraph?
A．Mealworms have amazing digesting power.
B．Mealworms are not bad in their nature.
C．Mealworms can rescue people’s lives.
D．People misunderstood mealworms in the past.
38．Why will researchers study the worm’s eating habits and digesting system?
A．To find ways to help mealworms grow larger.
B．To imitate their ways of breaking down plastic.
C．To help develop their digesting ability.
D．To make sure of their safety after eating plastic.
39．In the future, plastic may be recycled ______.
A．by raising amounts of mealworms
B．by environmental engineering instructors
C．using a method inspired by eating mealworms
D．without sending out dangerous pollution
40．What’s the main idea of this passage?
A．Styrofoam is widely used in daily life.
B．Mealworms are genius at eating plastic.
C．Plastic recycling may be no more a problem.
D．Plastic can be turned into carbon dioxide.

When I was eight years old, I had a big accident. I get scared even now when I think about that time. There were many people skating near my house, and seeing them skate so wonderfully, I couldn’t wait to have a try, just a piece of cake, I thought.
I went with a friend who was very skillful. He spent a long time teaching me how to skate, but I still didn’t learn much, which made him very angry. Finally, he left me and skated all around.I skated alone and soon got bored because I kept falling down so I took off my skates and just walked around on the ice in my shoes. It was cold and my feet were frozen.
Suddenly, I stepped on something that was not hard. What was it? It was a weak place in the ice. When I stepped there, I sank under the ice. I thought that I was going to die, but I did my best to grab something to get out from under the ice. I would have climbed out myself by grabbing the edge of the ice, but at that time I was only a child of eight. I cried out.
Fortunately, someone helped me. He grabbed my arms and pulled me up. Those several minutes seemed a year to me. I thanked him. At that time, my friend came back. I was annoyed at him because he was supposed to take care of me, but he didn’t. He was embarrassed. When I took a taxi home, the taxi driver was surprised and asked what had happened. I didn’t want to say anything because I was tired and scared. Since then, I have never touched skating.
41．At first the writer thought that skating ______ .
A．was hard to learn B．was only suitable to watch
C．was easy to learn D．can only be done with support
42．Why did the writer’s friend leave and skate alone? ______
A．He wanted to show off his skating skill before the writer.
B．He was disappointed at the writer’s performance.
C．He was too tired to go on teaching the writer.
D．He found he had no gift for teaching others to skate.
43．Before the accident, the writer himself was ______
A．searching for his friend everywhere.
B．skating with great care and interest.
C．going to find a place to warm himself up.
D．walking on the ice with purpose.
44．According to the writer, if an adult sank under the ice, he would ______ .
A．grab the edge of the ice and get out.
B．have courage to call for help
C．wait until people came to help
D．not like to accept others’ help
45．What effect did the accident have on the writer? ______
A．He broke away from his irresponsible friend.
B．He didn’t dare to skate any longer.
C．He fell ill because of staying under ice too longer.
D．He lost interest in all kinds of sports.

Community Development Projects Overseas
The aim of Community Development Projects abroad in Temple Conservation, DIY and more is to improve poorer local communities. You can do them as part of your work experience, gap year or career break, or just as a volunteering holiday.
South Africa
Time: 1st, March — 31st, May 2024
Registration fee: $65
Maintenance/Handyman/DIY skills, this project would love to have you! The project is truly unique. You will assist an Animal Rehabilitation Center that desperately needs any help it can get and you will be benefiting the animals at the same time! And, of course, the location is very unusual. And finally, conservation are lovely people to work with!
Sri Lanka
Time: 1st, May — 31st, July 2024
Registration fee: Free
Buddhist Temple Repair and Construction, Project in Kandy
Rebuild and repair Buddhist temple in and around Kandy. This unique and fascinating project offers an opportunity to learn about Sri Lankan construction using traditional manual methods, without using modern machines.
Work includes construction, repairing temples, cleaning in and around temples, interacting with children and villagers and helping the Temples arrange Community Centers for the village youths. You will also assist with the repair of paintings and sculptures inside the temples.
Zimbabwe
Time: 1st, October — 31st, December, 2024
Registration fee: $120
Community Healthcare and Medical Project in Gweru gain basic medical experience in local clinics and play a role in HIV/AIDS education and awareness. You will be able to get involved in not only this clinic but others in the nearby area as well. You do not need to be qualified in any particular area. You will work with children from the ages of 3 to 6 years. It is a very worthwhile, enjoyable placement.
46．What is the aim of Community Development Projects abroad?
A．To improve your work experience.
B．To bring you a chance to travel abroad.
C．To offer a meaningful volunteering holiday.
D．To better underdeveloped local communities.
47．Which of the following is needed in South Africa?
A．People skilled in painting.
B．People good at treating AIDS.
C．People experienced in travelling.
D．People expert at tending animals.
48．Which of the following statements is TRUE about the temple repair work in Sri Lanka?
A．It will all be done in modern method.
B．It will involve using hands and strength.
C．Experienced experts will direct the work.
D．The village youths will help with the repair.
49．The project of Zimbabwe is intended for ________.
A．health and medicine
B．animals and resources
C．food and environment
D．community and education
50．What is the similarity of these three projects?
A．They require specific skills.
B．They charge a registration fee.
C．They have the same length of time.
D．They need fluency in foreign languages.

Industry and educators all agree that the world needs creativity. There is interest in the field, lots of urging but very little action. Everyone is a bit scared of what to do next. On the question of creativity and imagination, they are mostly uncreative and unimaginative.
Educators seek artificial ways to change imaginative activity into problem-solving models that end up compromising the very creativity they celebrate. Creativity is often reduced to problem-solving. To be exact, you need imagination to solve many problems and creativity is part of what it takes. But problem-solving is far from the whole of creativity; and if you only focus creative thinking on problems and solutions, you will fall into a trap.
For teaching purposes, problems are an anxious place to cultivate creativity. If you think of anyone coming up with an idea — a new song, a dance step or a joke, it isn’t necessarily about a problem but rather an opportunity for the mind to exercise its independence. This is the purpose behind the theory of scholars now called “Big C Creativity”, which is the breakthrough kind of thinking that benefits culture or science, such as Mozart’s Alla Turca and Einstein’s theory of relativity. But the same is true of everyday “Small C Creativity” that isn’t specifically problem-based.
Enjoying the independence of the mind is the basis for naturally imaginative activity, like humor or amusing answers.
Our contemporary education systematically damages creativity and unintentionally punishes students for exercising their imagination. Schools use grades to evaluate students, which is a passive attack to the imagination.
It might be indeed impossible to teach creativity but the least we can do for our students is to make school a safe place for imagination. My viewpoint is that learning outcomes are only good for uncreative study. For education to cultivate creativity and imagination, we need to stop asking students anxiously to follow demonstrable (可论证的) proofs learning which cause a burden to students’ imagination.
51．What can be learned from the first paragraph?
A．Educators are uncreative in teaching.
B．The world has lost interest in creativity.
C．People fail to do much to become creative.
D．Educators have got down to cultivating creative students.
52．What’s the author’s attitude to educators changing creativity into problem-solving models?
A．Positive. B．Indifferent. C．Neutral. D．Disapproving.
53．Which of the following is a “Big C Creativity”?
A．Mike finds a way to solve a math problem.
B．Tom makes a discovery in the Biology field.
C．Darwin answers a question humorously
D．Mary learns to sing a new song.
54．According to the author, what can be done to help cultivate students’ creativity?
A．Encouraging students to get rid of fixed rules of learning.
B．Helping students to obtain better learning outcomes.
C．Starting more classes to teach students creativity.
D．Providing students with a safe place to study.
55．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Why does the world need creativity?
B．Why is it impossible to teach creativity?
C．How can we solve problems more creatively?
D．How can educators build better schools for students?

So whether you are “a yoga professional” looking for somewhere new to practice, or “a novice” interested in trying yoga for the first time, Move GB is pulling all the stops out for National Yoga Month, reaching out to its 1,281 yoga partners to generate a yoga schedule for Londoners that will keep you inspired and feeling great throughout the month.
Monday, 3 September
Sunrise yoga in the clouds at Yogasphere
Start the day with an active yoga practice. An hour of mind, body and soul relaxation makes you feel flexible, inspired, and ready for the day ahead.
24th floor of The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street SEI 9SG; movegb.com
Saturday, 8 September
Aerial (空中的) yoga at Flying Fantastic
Aerial yoga gives a slightly different reading of the ancient art of yoga I uses poses through seven paths in the body and can help those with back and shoulder pain and provides a good workout. It’s devoted to helping you reduce the tension in the bones and muscles, which in turn increases your balance ability and flexibility in the muscles.
Yard Arches, 229 Union Street SEI 0LR; movegb.com
Wednesday, 12 September
Color therapy with Chroma Yoga
Conquer the mid-week tiredness and stimulate your senses with Chroma Yoga, which combines yoga practice with light and color therapy techniques, brain-stimulating music and natural smell to create a wellness experience.
45 Charlotte Road, Hackney EC2A 3PG; movegb.com
Thursday, 20 September
Power yoga at Factory 45
Turn on your holiday with an experimental studio space in the heart of Borough that is now home to art, music, fashion and fitness.
44-46 Newington Causeway, Elephant & Castle SEI 6DR; movegb.com
56．What is “a novice”?
A．A student. B．A beginner. C．A yoga coach. D．A pregnant woman.
57．If you want to practice yoga early in the morning, you should choose________.
A．Power yoga at Factory 45
B．Aerial yoga at Flying Fantastic
C．Color therapy with Chroma Yoga
D．Sunrise yoga in the clouds at Yogasphere
58．Aerial yoga class of Move GB benefits you by .
A．helping you get rid of outdated yoga moves
B．teaching you some basic dancing skills
C．curing your back and shoulder diseases
D．making your body more flexible
59．Taking Color therapy with Chroma Yoga classes, you can .
A．do yoga exercise while your senses are stimulated
B．experience floating in the air and enjoy nice views
C．enjoy colorful paintings by famous artists
D．create your own therapy techniques
60．What does Move GB intend to do?
A．To teach us the correct yoga routines.
B．To show us the benefit of doing yoga.
C．To encourage people to take more exercise.
D．To spread yoga classes throughout London.

Scientists who study happiness know that being kind to others can improve well-being. Acts as simple as buying a cup of coffee for someone can boost a person’s mood, for example. Everyday life affords many opportunities for such actions, yet people do not always take advantage of them.
In studies published online in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, a behavioral scientist and I examined a possible explanation: people who perform random acts of kindness underestimate how much recipients value their behavior.
In one experiment, participants at an ice-skating rink in a public park gave away hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. Although the people giving out the hot chocolate saw the act as relatively insignificant, it really mattered to the recipients. Our research also revealed one reason that people may underestimate their action’s impact. When we asked one set of participants to estimate how much someone would like getting a cupcake simply, for participating in a study, for example, their predictions were well calibrated (校准) with recipients’ reactions. But when people received cupcakes through a random act of kindness, the cupcake givers underestimated how positive their recipients would feel. Recipients of these unexpected actions tend to focus more on warmth than performers do.
Missing the importance of warmth may stand in the way of being kinder in daily life. People know that cupcakes given in kindness can make them feel surprisingly good. If people undervalue this effect, they might not bother to carry out these warm, prosocial behaviors (亲社会行为).
And kindness can be contagious (传染的). In another experiment, we had people play an economic game that allowed us to examine what are sometimes called “pay it forward” effects. In this game, participants allocated money between themselves and a person whom they would never meet. People who had just been on the receiving end of a kind act gave substantially more to an anonymous (无名的) person than those who had not. The person who performed the initial act did not recognize that their generosity would spill over in these downstream interactions.
These findings suggest that what might seem small when we are deciding whether or not to do something nice for someone else could matter a great deal to the person we do it for. Given that these warm gestures can enhance our own mood and brighten the day of another person, why not choose kindness when we can?
61．Why do people often fail to show kindness to others?
A．They don’t know how to demonstrate their happiness clearly.
B．They can’t effectively take opportunities to be kind daily.
C．They undervalue the positive impact their kindness made.
D．They have no idea how to perform random acts of kindness.
62．Those who gave away hot chocolate at an ice-skating rink would ________.
A．feel more motivated with the recipients’ reactions
B．inspire strangers to follow their examples
C．expect more appreciation from recipients
D．think nothing of the random act of kindness
63．What can we learn about the cupcake receivers from the third paragraph?
A．They overestimated the positive impact of the random kindness.
B．They attached more significance to unexpected acts of kindness.
C．They responded differently to the predictions after the experiment.
D．They longed for more opportunities to participate in similar studies.
64．What’s the main idea of paragraph 5?
A．People sometimes suffer from “pay it forward” effect.
B．A kind act can earn people more economic benefits.
C．Generosity sometimes can be recognized initially.
D．Kindness can inspire people to follow one another.
65．What could be the best title for the passage?
A．Kindness can have unexpected positive effect
B．Kindness can bring different people together
C．What should we do to ensure happiness in life
D．How can people get happiness without efforts

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

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

I have one of those names that are hard to pronounce, so I never liked the first day of school. When teachers read through the attendance, I always knew when they came to my name: There would be hesitation, then a slow syllabic (音节的) pronunciation of my name. Before they would even finish, I would put up my hand and say, “That’s me. Just call me Sanj.”
Sanj is short for Sanjukta. It’s an Indian name derived from Sanskrit and it means “united”. Words are powerful and so are names. I like my name. It means more than diversity; it means connection.
When strangers see my name, I can tell that they are trying to figure out where I am from. Some ask me what type of name it is and I know that what they really want to ask is “Where are you from?”
Growing up, I answered that I am Canadian. I didn’t want to stand out as the Indian kid. I used to think it was impolite to ask someone where they are from — it may make someone feel like an outsider. But over time, I understand most people are just curious and want to make a connection. Now when someone asks me where I am from, I also ask them where they are from. The conversation gets interesting when this happens.
Recently, I was at a dinner where most of the guests had never met each other. At first, people asked about where others worked and lived. Then people asked about kids and dogs. People started feeling a lot more comfortable with each other, so I asked everyone where they are from. This is when the conversation really got lively. People started guessing each other’s nationalities like the ultimate party game. A woman from Jamaica told us she was going back for a wedding soon and was having trouble finding a green dress. A couple of Indian women at the table convinced her to check out an Indian clothing store and showed her a traditional Indian outfit that would look great on her. All of a sudden, all the talk about where we came from united us.
United. That is what my name means. When I introduce myself to people, I say, “My name is Sanj. It’s short for Sanjukta.” Then I tell them that is Indian and what it means. And just like that, the meaning of my name makes people united.
76．Why would the author say her name first before teachers did?
A．They were not able to say her name correctly.
B．There are many ways to pronounce her name.
C．Her name was beyond their comprehension.
D．It would make her feel like greatly honored.
77．What does the author think of her name?
A．It’s much too complicated to explain.
B．It brings her connection with people.
C．It is likely to make her feel embarrassed.
D．It represents her nationality and personality.
78．How does the author react now when strangers ask her where she is from?
A．She starts to share. B．She feels offended.
C．She refuses to answer it. D．She regards it as politeness.
79．What message does the author want to convey in the text?
A．There are strategies to reach out to strangers.
B．We should accept ourselves for who we are.
C．Differences can help us bond with others.
D．We should appreciate cultural differences.
80．What could be the best title for the passage?
A．Promoting our relationship. B．Embracing your origins.
C．Identifying backgrounds. D．Discovering connections.

A new project aims to create a computer replica (复制品) of an entire city. It will allow experts to perform real-time resilience (适应力) testing to see how is infrastructure (基础设施) will perform in the face of challenges such as climate change and population growth.
Known as the “digital twin”, the technology has already been adopted by Formula One teams and engine makers like Rolls Royce, but its use to this degree didn’t exist.
A partnership between Newcastle University and Northumbrian Water will recreate Newcastle based on data from across the city and test its resilience in possible emergencies. Professor Chris Kilsby said, “You can try lots of things with the twin in the case of a city. I think of it as a replica that you can play with and do unimaginable things to see what would happen. The changes can be seen immediately — from observing what would happen if the river Tyne rises by a few meters to what the city would look like if the population has aged over a certain period of time. It could also be used to model human behavior, for example, determining the most likely roads people would use in the event of a food.”
Newcastle University is working on a data platform with lots of dynamic parts like traffic, water, population, etc. Much of the data is coming from the university’s Urban Observatory project, which has monitors all over the city checking pollution, water quality and biodiversity.
In 2012 an event known locally as the “Toon monsoon” took place, with a month’s worth of rain falling in two hours during the evening rush hour, causing £ 8 m worth of damage. The Toon monsoon caused a breakdown to the city because we just didn’t design anything for that sort of event. There was no one to blame. The city just couldn’t resist the heavy rain.
The digital twin will allow the city not only to react in real time to such strange weather events, but also to test its resilience in endless potential future emergencies.
Chris Jones, research and development manager at Northumbrian Water, imagined the project’s “amazing possibilities”, saying that in time it could be applied to any city with accessible data.
81．What do we know about the “digital twin” from the first two paragraphs?
A．It is not new to us. B．It is a computer system.
C．It predicts extreme weather. D．It has met with many challenges.
82．What are Professor Chris Kilsby’s words mainly about?
A．The development of the digital twin. B．People’s test of possible emergencies.
C．The many functions of the digital twin. D．The numerous changes in the environment.
83．What will Newcastle University do in the project according to the passage?
A．Offering big data about the city. B．Advocating the new technology.
C．Making up the loss caused by flood. D．Working out plans for future emergencies.
84．Why is the “Toon monsoon” mentioned here?
A．To draw people’s attention to the terrible loss of the city.
B．To warn people of the potential harm of heavy rain.
C．To indicate the new project’s significance.
D．To show the digital twin’s weakness.
85．What is Chris Jones’ attitude towards the “digital twin”?
A．Cautious. B．Opposed. C．Neutral. D．Supportive.

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

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

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




参考答案：
1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C

【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了四本适合12至14岁儿童阅读的书籍。
1．细节理解题。根据“Mortal Engines”部分关键句“Set in a futuristic background, this imaginative story is a blend (混合) of action and adventure.”（这个充满想象力的故事以未来为背景，混合了动作和冒险。）可知，“Mortal Engines”讲述的故事以未来为背景，这本书的作者是Philip Reeve，由此可知，Philip Reeve的书关注未来的生活。故选A项。
2．细节理解题。根据“Coram Boy”部分关键句“Rich with historical detail (细节), this book provides an important insight into the 1750s society.”（这本书包含了丰富的历史细节，对1750年代的社会提供了重要的见解。）可知，“Coram Boy”以1750年代的社会为背景，包含了丰富的历史细节，由此可知，“Coram Boy”是有历史背景的。故选B项。
3．细节理解题。根据“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”部分内容“Seen through the eyes of Christopher, a mathematical genius and Sherlock Holmes fan, this novel opens with the discovery of a dead dog on a neighbor’s lawn (草坪). In his search to discover the identity of the killer, Christopher uncovers some information about his own family and he starts a journey to London to find his mother.”（以数学天才、福尔摩斯迷克里斯托弗的视角，这部小说以在邻居的草坪上发现一只死狗为开头。在寻找凶手身份的过程中，克里斯托弗发现了一些关于他自己家庭的信息，他开始了前往伦敦寻找母亲的旅程。）可知，克里斯托弗在邻居的草坪上发现一只死狗，这促使他去寻找事情的真相，由此可知，狗的尸体让克里斯托弗试图去找出真相。故选B项。
4．细节理解题。根据“Watership Down”部分关键句“Young rabbit Fiver believes that a great disaster is about to strike the place where he lives—but no one will listen to him. At last he manages to ask a few brave rabbits to leave before it’s too late. Hunted by dogs and foxes, their journey is a dangerous one—but the rabbits can still dream of a peaceful and safe new life at Watership Down.”（小兔子Fiver相信一场巨大的灾难即将袭击他居住的地方，但没有人会听他的。最后，他设法让几只勇敢的兔子在为时已晚之前离开。在狗和狐狸的追捕下，它们的旅程很危险，但兔子们仍然可以梦想在Watership Down过上平静、安全的新生活。）可知，这本书讲述了勇敢的兔子设法逃脱一场巨大的灾难的故事，由此可知，这本书的特别之处在于这是关于一些兔子逃离灾难的故事。故选C项。
5．推理判断题。根据文章内容及题目“Best books for 12 to 14-year-olds”（适合12至14岁儿童阅读的最佳书籍）可知，本文主要介绍了四本适合12至14岁儿童阅读的书籍，由此可知，文章的写作目的是推荐四本优秀的书。故选C项。
6．C 7．C 8．D 9．D 10．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。飓风多里安袭击巴哈马时，由José Andrés成立的世界中央厨房为当地的人们做饭。该组织为受自然灾害或突发事件影响的人们烹饪饭菜，使人们能够吃上健康的食物。
6．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He’s also the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), which cooks meals for people affected by natural disasters and other emergencies(突发事件). (他还是世界中央厨房的创始人，该厨房为受自然灾害和其他紧急情况影响的人做饭)”可知，José Andrés成立世界中央厨房是为了为那些有需要的人提供饭菜。故选C。
7．主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“Usually, after an emergency, governments give out prepackaged meals, but some of the food isn’t very healthy. Andrés thought he could do better. The food served by WCK is fresh and healthy. When possible, it adds in local ingredients (原料), which suit the tastes of the area.(通常，在紧急情况发生后，政府会发放预先包装好的餐食，但有些食物并不太健康。Andrés认为他可以做得更好。WCK提供的食物新鲜健康。如果可能的话，它会加入当地食材，这适合该地区的口味)”可知，本段主要介绍了WCK所提供的食物的特点。故选C。
8．词句猜测题。根据划线词后的“to cooking lots of food quickly”可知，这能够快速烹饪出许多食物。由此推知，划线词shortcut意为“捷径，快捷办法”，与D项“节省时间的方法”意思最接近。故选D。
9．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“But much of its work is done by volunteers.(但它的大部分工作都是由志愿者完成的)”可知，WCK非常依赖志愿者的帮助。故选D。
10．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“In many of them, it has fitted gas stoves (煤气灶) and water lines. Together, this has made schools cleaner and safer for more than 65,000 people.(其中在许多学校，它安装了煤气灶和水管。二者结合一起，这使65 000多人的学校更加清洁和安全)”可知，WCK在海地的许多学校安装了厨房设备，使得学校更加清洁和安全。由此推知，它使得海地的许多学校能够安全地烹饪出干净的饭菜。故选A。
11．C 12．B 13．B 14．C 15．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究发现，我们对其他人的第一印象并不总是正确的。
11．推理判断题。根据第二段关键句“You really shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I certainly have, and I’m willing to bet (打赌) you’ve done it, too. Consider this, though: If I’d let my opinion on, say, the boring cover of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath stop me from reading this great novel, I would have missed out on one of my favorite books to date.”（你真的不应该根据封面来评判一本书，但我确实这样做了，我敢打赌你也做过。不过，想想看：如果我根据约翰·斯坦贝克的《愤怒的葡萄》无聊的封面来判断我对这本书的看法，这会阻止我阅读这本伟大的小说，我就会错过迄今为止我最喜欢的书之一。）可知，作者告诉我们不要根据封面来评判一本书，并以约翰·斯坦贝克的《愤怒的葡萄》为例，由此可知，作者提到约翰·斯坦贝克的小说是想说明我们不要根据封面来评判一本书，可以引申为我们不应该以貌取人。故选C项。
12．细节理解题。根据第三段内容“According to Jonathan Freeman, a professor at New York University, first impressions are collected within only a few hundred milliseconds and are often based on the person’s facial appearance.”（根据纽约大学教授乔纳森·弗里曼的说法，第一印象只在几百毫秒内收集，通常是基于人的面部表情。）可知，乔纳森·弗里曼认为第一印象通常是基于人的面部表情形成的，由此可知，我们能从乔纳森·弗里曼那里得知一个人的长相会影响他给别人留下的第一印象。故选B项。
13．细节理解题。根据第四段关键句“The first required participants to judge the personalities of dozens of people only based on photos they were shown online.”（第一个实验要求参与者仅根据网上展示的照片来判断数十人的性格。）可知，第一个实验要求参与者仅根据网上展示的照片来判断数十人的性格，由此可知，在第一个实验中，参与者被要求将个性与照片联系起来。故选B项。
14．细节理解题。根据最后一段关键句“The results showed that first impressions often aren’t all right.”（研究结果表明，第一印象往往并不总是正确的。）可知，研究结果表明，第一印象往往并不总是正确的，由此可知，研究发现第一印象并不总是可靠的。故选C项。
15．推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“Still, these first impressions happen regardless of whether or not they’re right, so the best thing you can do is try to put your best foot forward without, of course, giving up your authenticity (真实性); you are exactly who you were meant to be, and all you can do is be the best person you can.”（尽管如此，这些第一印象还是会发生，不管它们是否正确，所以你能做的最好的事情就是试着在不放弃真实性的情况下迈出最好的一步；你正是你应该成为的人，你所能做的就是尽你所能成为最好的人。）可知，作者建议我们尽我们所能成为最好的人，由此可知，作者建议我们努力做最好的自己。故选B项。
16．D 17．C 18．B 19．B 20．D

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了史密斯一家为期一年的环球旅行及其准备工作，以及该旅行对一家人的重要意义。
16．细节理解题。根据第一段第三句第四句“But Mr and Mrs Smith have planned a longer vacation with their two children. The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world, and they planned to visit 30 countries in all.”（但是史密斯夫妇计划和他们的两个孩子一起度过一个更长的假期。史密斯一家正在进行为期一年的环球旅行，他们计划总共访问30个国家。）可知，史密斯一家旅行的不同之处在于他们和孩子们一起进行为期一年的环球旅行。故选D项。
17．细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Mr Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people.”（史密斯先生说，这次旅行最有趣的经历之一就是结识新朋友。）可知，史密斯先生认为结识新朋友是旅行中最有趣的事情。故选C项。
18．细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Mrs Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot.”（史密斯夫人说这次旅行教会了孩子们很多东西。）可知，旅行中孩子们受益良多。故选B项。
19．细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“They did a lot of research, choosing destinations and arranging accommodations.”（他们做了大量的研究，选择目的地和安排住宿。）可知，他们做了大量的研究为这次旅行做准备。故选B项。
20．词义猜测题。根据第三段倒数第二句“What has become important is making unforgettable memories as a family and taking ‘those’ with us instead.”（重要的是，作为一个家庭，留下难忘的回忆，并把那些回忆随身携带。）可知，those指代前文“making unforgettable memories as a family”，即一家人的回忆。故选D项。
21．C 22．D 23．A 24．C 25．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家在好莱坞电影《火星救援》启发下，进行了案例研究，帮助学生弄清楚如何在火星上耕种。
21．细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“After seeing the movie, Washington State University physicist Michael Allen and University of Idaho food scientist Helen Joyner decided to carry out a case study helping students figure out how to farm on Mars.(看完这部电影，华盛顿州立大学的物理学家迈克尔·艾伦和爱达荷大学的食品科学家海伦·乔伊纳决定开展一个案例研究，帮助学生们弄清楚如何在火星上耕种)”可知，科学家是在好莱坞电影的启发下进行了案例研究。故选C项。
22．细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Students used a scoring system to select three foods to plant on Mars.(学生们使用评分系统选择三种食物在火星上种植)”可知，在该研究中，学生需要选择三种食物在火星上种植。故选D项。
23．细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“One challenge for those who would like to live on Mars is the fact that there can be no farming tools.(对于那些想在火星上生活的人来说，一个挑战是火星上可能没有农具)”及第四句“Besides, students also have to deal with a very limited choice of diet.(此外，学生还必须面对非常有限的饮食选择)”可知，在火星生活的挑战一方面是没有农具，另一方面是食物选择有限。故选A项。
24．细节理解题。根据第六段最后一句“I’m teaching about problem solving.(我正在教给学生的是如何解决问题)”可知，迈克尔·艾伦认为该研究教会了学生解决问题。故选C项。
25．主旨大意题。根据第二段第一句“After seeing the movie, Washington State University physicist Michael Allen and University of Idaho food scientist Helen Joyner decided to carry out a case study helping students figure out how to farm on Mars.(看完这部电影，华盛顿州立大学的物理学家迈克尔·艾伦和爱达荷大学的食品科学家海伦·乔伊纳决定开展一个案例研究，帮助学生们弄清楚如何在火星上耕种)”并结合下文学生参与研究的具体情况及火星生活面临的挑战可知，本文主要是关于如何在火星上耕种的案例研究。故选A项。
26．D 27．B 28．A 29．D 30．C

【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文讲述了迈克在交友上遇到困难，写信向布莱克先生求助，布莱克先生在回信中给他提供了一些交友的建议。
26．推理判断题。根据Mike的信中关键句“I want to find a new group of friends, but I’m shy. How can I know who are the types of people I should make friends with, who will accept me?（我想找一群新朋友，但我很害羞。我怎么知道哪些人是我应该交的朋友，哪些人会接受我？)”可知，迈克想交新朋友，但他很害羞，他向布莱克先生请教交友方面的一些建议，由此可知，迈克写信的目的是向布莱克先生请教交友方面的一些建议。故选D项。
27．细节理解题。根据Mike的信中关键句“I used to have a really good group of friends. Now they’re all getting into smoking and drinking. I want to find a new group of friends, but I’m shy.（我以前有一群非常好的朋友。现在他们都开始抽烟喝酒了。我想找一群新朋友，但我很害羞。）”可知，迈克以前的朋友开始抽烟喝酒，养成了一些坏习惯，所以他想找一群新朋友，由此可知，迈克想要离开他的老朋友，因为他们养成了一些坏习惯。故选B项。
28．推理判断题。根据Tom Black的信中第一段关键句“Making and keeping good friends is a challenge for all of us, whether you are shy or not.（无论你是否害羞，结交和保持好朋友对我们所有人来说都是一个挑战。）”可知，布莱克先生认为结交和保持好朋友对我们所有人来说都是一个挑战，由此可知，在布莱克先生看来，结交和保持朋友是不那么容易的。故选A项。
29．细节理解题。根据Tom Black的信中第二段关键句“Probably the best way to make and keep friends is to find others who share your interests.（也许结交和保持朋友的最好方法是找到与你有共同兴趣的人。）”可知，布莱克先生认为交朋友时应该找到与你有共同兴趣的人，由此可知，布莱克先生在信的第2段中主要建议迈克应该和他有相同的兴趣的人交朋友。故选D项。
30．推理判断题。根据Tom Black的信中第三段关键句“That old saying is also true—the best way to have a friend is to be a friend. Reach out to the others who share your interests, sit with them at lunch, invite them to join you in activities you all like, listen to their thoughts and tell them about yours.（那句老话也是对的——拥有朋友的最好方式就是成为朋友。与其他与你有共同兴趣的人接触，午餐时与他们坐在一起，邀请他们参加你们都喜欢的活动，倾听他们的想法，并告诉他们你的想法。）”可知，布莱克先生认为要想有一个朋友，就要表现得像一个朋友，展示出你的友好，午餐时与他们坐在一起，邀请他们参加你们都喜欢的活动等，由此可知，通过提到那句老话，作者建议迈克表现得像朋友，以便有一个朋友。故选C项。
31．C 32．B 33．D 34．C 35．A

【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章开篇提到世卫组织把游戏成瘾列为一种疾病，就“游戏真的会让人上瘾吗”这个问题，介绍了心理学家们给出的不同的观点，作者也对此发表了忠告。
31．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“On January 1 this year, ‘gaming disorder’ — in which games are played uncontrollably, despite causing harm — gained recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO). (今年1月1日，‘游戏障碍’（这病）得到了世界卫生组织的认可，‘游戏障碍’指的是尽管会造成伤害，但仍无法控制地玩游戏)”可知，游戏上瘾被权威机构WHO认定为疾病。故选C项。
32．词句猜测题。根据前一句“Are games really addictive? Psychologists have different opinions. (游戏真的会让人上瘾吗？)”，划线词所在句“Those who don’t think so say that this is just another moral panic. (那些不这么认为的人说，这只是又一次moral panic。)”，其中another指代众多类似当中的另外一个，根据下一句“Similar warnings have been given about television, rock’n’roll, jazz, comic books, novels and even crossword puzzles, but it turns out that they are not as harmful as expected. (对于电视、摇滚乐、爵士乐、漫画书、小说，甚至是填字游戏，人们也给出了类似的警告，但事实证明，它们并没有人们想象的那么有害。)”可知，当以上提及的电视、摇滚乐等出现在人们视野的时候，人们都认为它们对人类是有害的，并因此发出要抵制这些东西的警告，但是事实证明它们没有预想的那么有害，属于一场虚惊，只不过是人们的moral panic，可表达为“道德恐慌”，与B项“Wrong judgment on how harmful something is. (对某物危害性的错误判断。)”。故选B项。
33．细节理解题。根据第三段中“However, supporters argue that games developers have the motivation and the means to design their products to make them extremely attractive. (然而，支持者认为，游戏开发者有动机和手段来设计他们的产品，使其具有极大的吸引力。)”，以及“For another, games-makers combine psychological theory and data, which helps them maximize the playtime. Smartphones and modern video game machines use their permanent Internet connections to send gameplay data back to developers. In this way products are constantly adjusted to encourage players’ spending. (另一方面，游戏开发者将心理学理论和数据结合起来，这有助于他们最大化游戏时间。智能手机和现代电子游戏机使用它们的永久互联网连接将游戏玩法数据传回给开发者。通过这种方式，游戏会不断调整产品以鼓励玩家消费。)”可知，游戏开发者不但掌握游戏者心理，还实时掌握着游戏者的游戏数据，并根据这些数据对游戏进行调整，使游戏有新鲜感，使游戏者玩得停不下手。故选D项。
34．推理判断题。根据最后一段的第一句“The gaming industry should realize that, in the real world, it has a problem, and that problem is growing. (游戏行业应该意识到，在现实世界中，它存在一个问题，而且这个问题正在加剧。)”，以及最后一句“Anyway, being put together with gambling in the public mind, whether it is fairly or not, will not do the industry any good. (无论如何，在公众的心目中与赌博放在一起，无论公平与否，都不会给这个行业带来任何好处。)”可推知，作者在最后一段中向游戏业发出了警示：在现实世界中，游戏行业有着持续的问题，且人们将它与赌博业相提并论，这对这个行业发展无益。故选C项。
35．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Today, however, even more doctors are using the term. On January 1 this year, “gaming disorder” — in which games are played uncontrollably, despite causing harm — gained recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO).(然而今天，更多的医生在使用这个术语。今年1月1日，‘游戏障碍’（这病）得到了世界卫生组织的认可，‘游戏障碍’指的是尽管会造成伤害，但仍无法控制地玩游戏。)”和文章最后一段“The gaming industry should realize that, in the real world, it has a problem, and that problem is growing. Now that gaming addiction comes with an official WHO recognition, diagnoses will become more common. Anyway, being put together with gambling in the public mind, fairly or not, will not do the industry any good.(游戏行业应该意识到，在现实世界中，它存在一个问题，而且这个问题正在加剧。既然游戏成瘾得到了世界卫生组织的正式承认，诊断将变得更加普遍。无论如何，在公众心目中，将赌博与公平与否放在一起，对这个行业都没有任何好处。)”可知，文章主要讲述了世卫组织把游戏成瘾列为一种疾病，就“游戏真的会让人上瘾吗”这个问题，介绍了心理学家们给出的不同的观点，作者也对此发表了忠告。由此可知，A项：Addiction: A Warning to the Gaming Industry(上瘾：对游戏产业的警告)为合适的标题。故选A。
36．C 37．A 38．B 39．D 40．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料在日常生活中有很多的优点，但是在回收再利用时会产生污染，最近研究发现一种蠕虫能帮助解决聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料回收再利用时造成的环境污染问题。
36．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“With the above good features, Styrofoam still enjoys a bad reputation. It cannot be recycled without releasing dangerous pollution into the air.(尽管有上述优点，聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料仍然享有坏名声。如果不向空气中释放危险的污染，就无法回收。)”可知，如果不向空气中释放危险的污染，就无法回收，由此可知，这种塑料在回收时向空气中释放有害的物质。故选C项。
37．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Scientists from the U. S. and China have discovered that mealworms can digest plastic. One mealworm can digest a pill-sized amount of plastic a day.(来自美国和中国的科学家发现，粉虫可以消化塑料。一只粉虫一天可以消化药丸大小的塑料。)”可知，中美研究者发现，粉虫能消化塑料，而且一只粉虫能一天消化药丸大小的塑料，由此可推断，粉虫有着惊人的消化能力。故选A项。
38．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The researchers will study the worm’s eating habits and digesting system, looking to copy the plastic breakdown but on a larger scale.(研究人员将研究这种蠕虫的饮食习惯和消化系统，希望在更大的范围内复制塑料分解。)”可知，研究者研究蠕虫的饮食习惯和消化系统，指望着能更大范围地复制这种分解，由此可知，研究者研究蠕虫的饮食习惯和消化系统是为了模仿蠕虫分解塑料的方式。故选B项。
39．推理判断题。根据首段中的“With the above good features, Styrofoam still enjoys a bad reputation. It cannot be recycled without releasing dangerous pollution into the air.(尽管有上述优点，聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料仍然享有坏名声。如果不向空气中释放危险的污染，就无法回收。)”可知，聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料有很多的优点，但是却在回收利用它时享有一个坏的名声，并结合倒数第三段中的“Once the way can be put into practice, it will make a revolutionary difference to the disposal of plastic.(一旦这种方法被付诸实践，它将对塑料的处理产生革命性的影响。)”可知，一旦这种（蠕虫）分解塑料的方式被投入使用，会对塑料处理产生很大的影响，由此可推断，在未来，塑料可以在没有释放有害物质的情况下被回收利用了。故选D项。
40．主旨大意题。根据首段“With the above good features, Styrofoam still enjoys a bad reputation. It cannot be recycled without releasing dangerous pollution into the air. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency says it is the fifth-largest creator of harmful waste.(尽管有上述优点，聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料仍然享有坏名声。如果不向空气中释放危险的污染，就无法回收。美国环境保护署表示，它是有害废物的第五大制造者。)”可知，聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料尽管有很多的优点，但是在对其回收再利用时会产生污染，根据第二段中的“But now the common worms which are usually disgusting can come to the rescue, specifically, mealworms.(但现在，那些通常令人作呕的普通蠕虫可以来拯救我们了，特别是粉虫。)”可知，研究者发现一种粉虫却能解决这一问题，结合下文中经过对粉虫的饮食习惯和消化系统的研究分析，希望能大范围地复制这种粉虫分解塑料的方式以便最终解决塑料回收时对环境造成的污染，由此可知，本文主要讲述的是塑料的回收利用不再是问题。故选C项。
41．C 42．B 43．D 44．A 45．B

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者八岁的时候去滑冰，不慎掉进冰下，幸运地被人救起的经历。
41．推理判断题。根据第一段的“There were many people skating near my house, and seeing them skate so wonderfully, I couldn’t wait to have a try, just a piece of cake, I thought.(我家附近有很多人在滑冰，看到他们滑得那么好，我迫不及待地想试一试，只是小菜一碟，我想。)”可知，起初，作者认为滑冰很容易学。故选C。
42．推理判断题。根据第二段的“He spent a long time teaching me how to skate, but I still didn’t learn much, which made him very angry.  Finally, he left me and skated all around.(他花了很长时间教我如何滑冰，但我仍然没有学到很多，这让他很生气。最后，他离开了我，到处溜达。)”可知，作者的朋友离开去独自溜冰是因为他对作者的表现感到失望。故选B。
43．细节理解题。根据第二段的“I skated alone and soon got bored because I kept falling down so I took off my skates and just walked around on the ice in my shoes.  It was cold and my feet were frozen.(我一个人滑冰，很快就觉得无聊了，因为我总是摔倒，所以我脱下冰鞋，穿着鞋在冰上走来走去。天很冷，我的脚都冻僵了。)”可知，事故发生前，作者本人故意地在冰上走。故选D。
44．推理判断题。根据第三段的“I thought that I was going to die, but I did my best to grab something to get out from under the ice.  I would have climbed out myself by grabbing the edge of the ice, but at that time I was only a child of eight.(我以为我要死了，但我还是尽力抓住什么东西从冰下爬出来。我本可以自己抓住冰的边缘爬出来，但那时我只是一个八岁的孩子。)”可知，根据作者的说法，如果一个成年人沉入冰下，他会抓住冰的边缘，然后爬出去。故选A。
45．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“I didn’t want to say anything because I was tired and scared.  Since then, I have never touched skating.(我什么也不想说，因为我又累又害怕。从那以后，我再也没有碰过滑冰。)”可知，事故对作者的影响是他再也不敢滑冰了。故选B。
46．D 47．D 48．B 49．A 50．C

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三个海外社区发展项目，包括寺庙保护、DIY等内容。
46．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The aim of Community Development Projects abroad in Temple Conservation, DIY and more is to improve poorer local communities.”（海外社区发展项目包括寺庙保护、DIY等，目的是改善当地较贫穷的社区。）可知，海外社区发展项目的目的是改善当地较贫穷的社区。故选D项。
47．推理判断题。根据South Africa部分中“You will assist an Animal Rehabilitation Center that desperately needs any help it can get and you will be benefiting the animals at the same time!”（你将帮助一个动物康复中心，它迫切需要它可以得到的任何帮助，你将在同时使动物受益！）可知，南非的项目需要有人帮助动物康复中心。由此推知，这里很需要善于照料动物的人。故选D项。
48．细节理解题。根据Sri Lanka部分中“This unique and fascinating project offers an opportunity to learn about Sri Lankan construction using traditional manual methods, without using modern machines.”（这个独特而迷人的项目提供了一个机会来了解斯里兰卡的建筑，使用传统的手工方法，而不使用现代机器。）可知，斯里兰卡的寺庙修复工作使用传统手工方法。由此推知，这会需要双手和力量。故选B项。
49．细节理解题。根据Zimbabwe部分中“Community Healthcare and Medical Project in Gweru gain basic medical experience in local clinics and play a role in HIV/AIDS education and awareness.”（Gweru社区保健和医疗项目在当地诊所获得基本医疗经验，并在HIV/AIDS教育和认识方面发挥作用。）可知，津巴布韦的项目旨在促进健康和医疗。故选A项。
50．细节理解题。根据South Africa部分中“Time: 1st, March — 31st, May 2024”（时间：2024年3月1日—5月31日）、Sri Lanka部分中“Time: 1st, May — 31st, July 2024”（时间：2024年5月1日—7月31日）和Zimbabwe部分中“Time: 1st, October — 31st, December, 2024”（时间：2024年10月1日—12月31日）可知，这三个地方的项目时间都为期三个月，时间长度相同。故选C项。
51．C 52．D 53．B 54．A 55．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了虽然业界和教育工作者一致认为世界需要创造力，但是创造力是不能被教授的，并分析了原因。
51．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Industry and educators all agree that the world needs creativity. There is interest in the field, lots of urging but very little action. Everyone is a bit scared of what to do next. On the question of creativity and imagination, they are mostly uncreative and unimaginative.(业界和教育工作者一致认为，世界需要创造力。人们对这个领域很感兴趣，很多人在敦促，但很少有行动。每个人都有点害怕下一步该做什么。在创造力和想象力的问题上，他们大多是缺乏创造力和想象力的)”可知，虽然人们明白创造力的重要性，可是却没有做多少来拥有创造力。故选C。
52．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Educators seek artificial ways to change imaginative activity into problem-solving models that end up compromising the very creativity they celebrate. Creativity is often reduced to problem-solving. To be exact, you need imagination to solve many problems and creativity is part of what it takes. But problem-solving is far from the whole of creativity; and if you only focus creative thinking on problems and solutions, you will fall into a trap.(教育工作者寻求人为的方法，将富有想象力的活动转变为解决问题的模式，最终损害了他们所颂扬的创造力。创造力往往被简化为解决问题。准确地说，你需要想象力来解决许多问题，而创造力是解决问题所需要的一部分。但解决问题远不是创造力的全部；如果你只把创造性思维集中在问题和解决方案上，你就会陷入一个陷阱)”可推知，作者对于教育者将创造力转变为解决问题的模式非常反对，作者认为这样的教育方式最终损害了教育者所颂扬的创造力。故选D。
53．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“For teaching purposes, problems are an anxious place to cultivate creativity.  If you think of anyone coming up with an idea — a new song, a dance step or a joke, it isn’t necessarily about a problem but rather an opportunity for the mind to exercise its independence.  This is the purpose behind the theory of scholars now called “Big C Creativity”, which is the breakthrough kind of thinking that benefits culture or science, such as Mozart’s Alla Turca and Einstein’s theory of relativity.(从教学的角度来说，问题是培养创造力的好地方。如果你想到有人想出了一个主意——一首新歌、一个舞步或一个笑话，它不一定是关于一个问题，而是一个让大脑锻炼其独立性的机会。这就是学者们所谓的“大C创造力”理论背后的目的，这是一种有利于文化或科学的突破性思维，比如莫扎特的《土耳其进行曲》和爱因斯坦的相对论。)”可知，所谓的“大C创造力”指的是思维或科学的突破。由此推知，四个选项中的选项B“Tom makes a discovery in the Biology field.(汤姆在生物学领域有了新发现)”指的是在科学领域的新发现。故选B。
54．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“It might be indeed impossible to teach creativity but the least we can do for our students is to make school a safe place for imagination. My viewpoint is that learning outcomes are only good for uncreative study. For education to cultivate creativity and imagination, we need to stop asking students anxiously to follow demonstrable(可论证的) proofs learning which cause a burden to students’ imagination.(教授创造力可能是不可能的，但我们至少可以为学生做的是让学校成为一个想象的安全场所。我的观点是，学习成果只对非创造性的学习有好处。为了培养创造力和想象力，我们需要停止要求学生焦虑地遵循可论证的学习方法，这对学生的想象力造成了负担)”可知，作者认为如果想要培养学生的创造力，教师可以鼓励学生摆脱固定的学习方法。故选A。
55．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Educators seek artificial ways to change imaginative activity into problem-solving models that end up compromising the very creativity they celebrate. Creativity is often reduced to problem-solving. To be exact, you need imagination to solve many problems and creativity is part of what it takes. But problem-solving is far from the whole of creativity; and if you only focus creative thinking on problems and solutions, you will fall into a trap.(教育工作者寻求人为的方法，将富有想象力的活动转变为解决问题的模式，最终损害了他们所颂扬的创造力。创造力往往被简化为解决问题。准确地说，你需要想象力来解决许多问题，而创造力是解决问题所需要的一部分。但解决问题远不是创造力的全部；如果你只把创造性思维集中在问题和解决方案上，你就会陷入一个陷阱)”可知，作者认为教育工作者目前的教学方法并不能培养创造力；而根据倒数第二段“Our contemporary education systematically damages creativity and unintentionally punishes students for exercising their imagination. Schools use grades to evaluate students, which is a passive attack to the imagination.(我们的当代教育系统地损害了创造力，无意中惩罚了学生发挥想象力的行为。学校用分数来评价学生，这是对想象力的被动攻击)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要分析了创造力不能教授的原因。由此可知，“Why is it impossible to teach creativity?(为什么不可能教授创造力？)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选B。
56．B 57．D 58．D 59．A 60．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是Move GB的一系列瑜伽活动。
56．词句猜测题。根据第一段的“trying yoga for the first time(第一次尝试瑜伽)”可知，第一次尝试瑜伽的是瑜伽新手，所以a novice是新手，故选B。
57．细节理解题。根据Sunrise yoga in the clouds at Yogasphere部分的“Start the day with an active yoga practice.(以积极的瑜伽练习开始新的一天。)”可知，如果你想在清晨练习瑜伽，你应该选择Sunrise yoga in the clouds at Yogasphere，故选D。
58．细节理解题。根据Aerial (空中的) yoga at Flying Fantastic部分的“It’s devoted to helping you reduce the tension in the bones and muscles, which in turn increases your balance ability and flexibility in the muscles.(它致力于帮助你减少骨骼和肌肉的紧张，从而提高你的平衡能力和肌肉的灵活性。)”可知，Move GB的空中瑜伽课程的好处在于让你的身体更灵活，故选D。
59．细节理解题。根据Color therapy with Chroma Yoga部分的“Conquer the mid-week tiredness and stimulate your senses with Chroma Yoga, which combines yoga practice with light and color therapy techniques, brain-stimulating music and natural smell to create a wellness experience.(克服周中疲劳，用色度瑜伽刺激你的感官，将瑜伽练习与光和色彩疗法技术、刺激大脑的音乐和自然气味相结合，创造一种健康的体验。)”可知，参加Color therapy with Chroma Yoga，你可以在刺激感官的同时做瑜伽锻炼。故选A。
60．推理判断题。根据第一段的“So whether you are “a yoga professional” looking for somewhere new to practice, or “a novice” interested in trying yoga for the first time, Move GB is pulling all the stops out for National Yoga Month, reaching out to its 1,281 yoga partners to generate a yoga schedule for Londoners that will keep you inspired and feeling great throughout the month.(因此，无论你是寻找新地方练习的“瑜伽专业人士”，还是对第一次尝试瑜伽感兴趣的“新手”，Move GB都在全国瑜伽月全力以赴，与1281名瑜伽合作伙伴联系，为伦敦人制定一份瑜伽时间表，让你在整个月里都保持灵感和感觉良好。)”可知，Move GB打算在伦敦推广瑜伽课程。故选D。
61．C 62．D 63．B 64．D 65．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是一项研究发现，做善事可以给自己和他人带来意想不到的积极的影响。
61．细节理解题。根据第四段“Missing the importance of warmth may stand in the way of being kinder in daily life. People know that cupcakes given in kindness can make them feel surprisingly good. If people undervalue this effect, they might not bother to carry out these warm, prosocial behaviors (亲社会行为).(忽视温暖的重要性可能会阻碍你在日常生活中变得更友善。人们知道，善意的纸杯蛋糕会让他们感觉非常好。如果人们低估了这种影响，他们可能就不会费心去做这些温暖的、亲社会的行为)”可知，正是因为人们对善意带给他人的积极影响的低估，进而导致人们不会去做这些温暖的、亲社会的行为。故选C。
62．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Although the people giving out the hot chocolate saw the act as relatively insignificant, it really mattered to the recipients.(尽管分发热巧克力的人认为这一行为相对微不足道，但对接受者来说确实很重要)”可知，分发热巧克力的人认为这一行为相对微不足道。故选D。
63．细节理解题。根据第三段中“But when people received cupcakes through a random act of kindness, the cupcake givers underestimated how positive their recipients would feel. Recipients of these unexpected actions tend to focus more on warmth than performers do.(但是，当人们通过随机的善意行为收到纸杯蛋糕时，纸杯蛋糕赠送者低估了接受者的积极感受。这些意外行为的接受者往往比 执行者更关注温暖)”可知，接受者更加关注这种意外行为带给他们的温暖。故选B。
64．主旨大意题。根据第五段首句“And kindness can be contagious(善良是会传染的)”及下文“In another experiment, we had people play an economic game that allowed us to examine what are sometimes called “pay it forward” effects. In this game, participants allocated money between themselves and a person whom they would never meet. People who had just been on the receiving end of a kind act gave substantially more to an anonymous (无名的) person than those who had not. The person who performed the initial act did not recognize that their generosity would spill over in these downstream interactions.(在另一个实验中，我们让人们玩一个经济游戏，让我们检查有时被称为“传递”的效应。在这个游戏中，参与者在他们自己和一个他们永远不会见的人之间分配钱。那些刚刚接受了善举的人给匿名者的钱比没有接受善举的人多得多。做出最初行为的人没有意识到他们的慷慨会在这些下游的互动中溢出)”可知，第一句为本段的主题句，因而本段主要讲述善良可以激励人们相互效仿。故选D。
65．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段“In studies published online in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, a behavioral scientist and I examined a possible explanation: people who perform random acts of kindness underestimate how much recipients value their behavior.(在《实验心理学杂志》在线发表的研究中，一位行为科学家和我研究了一种可能的解释：那些随机做出善举的人低估了接受者对他们行为的重视程度)”及下文内容可知，本文主要讲述一项研究成果：随意的善举会带来意想不到的积极的影响。由此可知，Kindness can have unexpected positive effect适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。
66．D 67．A 68．C 69．C 70．B

【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了我们为什么会感觉到无聊，以及如何处理无聊。
66．细节理解题。根据文章第一段““If you were bored, it wasn’t because there was nothing to do. It was because you hadn’t put enough effort into.” That was my Mum’s philosophy.(‘如果你觉得无聊的话，那并不是因为你没有事情做，而且因为你没有投入足够多的精力’，这就是我妈妈的哲学。)”可知，在妈妈看来，感觉到无聊是因为做事情没有投入足够多的精力，故选D。
67．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Some new studies show how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health. It is found that people were more creative following the completion of a boring and dull task.(一些新的研究表明，无聊对创造力和创新有好处，同时也对身体健康有好处。据发现，人们在完成了一个无聊枯燥的任务后，会变得更加有创造力。)”可知，研究发现，无聊能刺激创新思维的发展，故选A。
68．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Our always-on world of social media may result in more connections, but they are superficial (表面的) and can get in the way of building a real sense of belonging. Feeling bored may signal the desire for a greater sense of community and the feeling that you fit in with others around you.(我们的社交媒体世界可能会带来更多的联系，但那都是表面的，并且会妨碍建立真正的归属感。)”可知，社交媒体只是表面上的看似带来了更多的联系，但却阻碍了人们获得真正的归属感，故选C。
69．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“So take the step of joining an organization to build face-to-face relationships. You’ll find depth that you won’t get from your screen no matter how many likes you get on your post.(因此，加入一个社区组织，建立面对面的关系。这样你就能找到你在屏幕上无法获得的深度，即使你在帖子上会获得很多赞。)”可知，作者建议人们积极参加真实的面对面的交流，故选C。
70．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段的最后一句总结“These are the things that will genuinely ease boredom and make you more effective in the process.(这些都是能帮助你真正减轻无聊，并让你在这个过程中更有效率的方法。)”可知，文章最后一段主要介绍的是如何处理无聊的方法，故选B。
71．B 72．D 73．A 74．C 75．B

【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章借Peeks使用3D打印的义肢得以能够悬挂圣诞彩灯的事例引入，介绍了一个团队研发的3D打印的义肢产品，分析了其优势。
71．推理判断题。根据第一段“For the first time in his life, Pete Peeks was able to use both hands to hang Christmas lights outside his house—thanks to the help of a high school robotics team. Peeks, 38, was born without the full use of his right hand, and though many may take hanging holiday lights for granted, Peeks said it was beyond his wildest dreams.(多亏了一个高中机器人团队的帮助，Pete Peeks有生以来第一次能够用双手在屋外悬挂圣诞彩灯。38岁的Peeks生来右手就不能完全使用，虽然很多人可能认为挂节日彩灯是理所当然的，但Peeks表示这超出了他最疯狂的梦想)”可知，Peeks右手不能完全使用，但因为机器人团队的帮助得以能够悬挂圣诞彩灯，这一奇妙的经历引出了下文对3D打印假肢技术的详细介绍。由此推知，第一段提到Peeks的经历是为了引出话题。故选B。
72．词句猜测题。根据第三段中Daniel McCrobie所说的话“Many of the prosthetics people can get the conventional way are very expensive, and even if you are fortunate enough to get coverage, children grow out of them like they grow out of shoes(人们通过传统方式获得的义肢很多都很昂贵，即使你很幸运地得到了假肢，孩子们长大后不再需要它们，就像他们长大后不再需要鞋子一样)”可知，传统的义肢价格昂贵且不容易获得，而且会因为孩子长大后身体的变化而无法使用，所以画线的them指代的是上文提到的prosthetics（义肢）。故选D。
73．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The inexpensive production through 3D printing opens up access to more people who need prostheses, and also means that they can be more customized to the clients’ unique bodies and specific needs.(通过3D打印实现的廉价生产为更多需要义肢的人提供了机会，也意味着它们可以根据客户独特的身体和特定需求进行更多的定制)”可知，该团队的产品可以根据客户的特性和要求进行定制。故选A。
74．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中Peeks所说的话“They went beyond expectations in terms of really assessing the situation and learning what my specific needs were(他们在评估情况和了解我的具体需求方面超出了我的预期)”和“They were able to make some measurements to make sure everything was fitted correctly.(他们能够做一些测量，以确保一切都是正确的)”可知，该团队提供的3D打印的义肢是根据Peeks的具体情况进行定制的，确保了一切数据的准确，超出了Peeks的预期。由此推知，Peeks是满意的。故选C。
75．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“they can be more customized to the clients’ unique bodies and specific needs(它们可以根据客户独特的身体和特定需求进行更多的定制)”可知，团队设计产品时以客户的需求为导向，非常负责。根据最后一段中“That practice of giving is something McCrobie hopes will continue when he graduates.(McCrobie希望这种给予的做法能在他毕业后继续下去)”可知，团队创始人会坚持这种用科技真正造福有需要的人的做法，是充满关怀的。故选B。
76．A 77．B 78．A 79．C 80．B

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章以我的名字为线索，主要提及了上学时我的名字导致老师无法正确读出，进而生活中人们对我的名字的好奇以及现在我面对人们的好奇时，我的乐于解释。说明我们要接受自己。
76．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I have one of those names that are hard to pronounce”（我有一个很难发音的名字）及“When teachers read through the attendance, I always knew when they came to my name: There would be hesitation, then a slow syllabic (音节的) pronunciation of my name. Before they would even finish, I would put up my hand and say, “That’s me. Just call me Sanj.””（当老师念出勤名单时，我总是知道当他们念到我的名字时，他们会犹豫一下，然后慢慢地念出我的名字。他们还没说完，我就举手说:“那就是我。”就叫我Sanj吧）可知，因为我的名字中有很难发音的字，所以在老师念到我的名字时，他们会在犹豫之后慢慢地念出我的名字，而我则会在老师没有念完我名字前就会说出我的名字。故选A。
77．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Sanj is short for Sanjukta. It’s an Indian name derived from Sanskrit and it means “united”.”（Sanj 是 Sanjukta 的简称，这是一个源自梵语的印度名字，意思是“联合”）及“ I like my name. It means more than diversity; it means connection.”（我喜欢我的名字。它不仅仅意味着多样性;它意味着联系）可知，我对自己的名字是喜欢的，因为它意味着联系，即要和人们彼此联系。故选B。
78．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Growing up, I answered that I am Canadian. I didn’t want to stand out as the Indian kid. I used to think it was impolite to ask someone where they are from — it may make someone feel like an outsider. But over time, I understand most people are just curious and want to make a connection. Now when someone asks me where I am from, I also ask them where they are from. The conversation gets interesting when this happens.”（长大后，我回答说我是加拿大人。我不想以印度小孩的身份引人注目。我过去认为问别人从哪里来是不礼貌的——这可能会让人觉得自己是外人。但随着时间的推移，我明白大多数人只是好奇，想要建立联系。现在，当有人问我来自哪里时，我也会问他们来自哪里。当这种情况发生时，谈话变得有趣起来）最后一段中“When I introduce myself to people, I say, “My name is Sanj. It’s short for Sanjukta.” Then I tell them that is Indian and what it means.”（当我向别人介绍自己时，我说:“我叫Sanj。它是Sanjukta的简称。”然后我告诉他们那是印度的，是什么意思）可知，当人们问起我是来自哪里时，我会回答人们的问题，随着我的长大，我也会问他们来自哪里。即我会向人们讲述我的名字的含义。故选A。
79．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“All of a sudden; all the talk about whb ere we came from united us.”（突然地;所有关于我们从哪里来的讨论让我们团结起来）可推知，因为我们的不同和差异，让人们变得相互团结起来。故选C。
80．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章在第一段中谈论了我在上学期间，老师碰到读我名字时的尴尬，进而在接下来的二、三、四段中提到我的名字的含义及人们看到我名字时的好奇；第五段引用了我的一次饭桌上的经历，人们就彼此的名字讲述各自的含义，最后一段提出，现在当别人再问我名字时，我会向他们讲述我的名字的来源及含义。综上可知，文章要表明的是我们要学会接受自己，选项B符合题意，故选B。
81．A 82．C 83．A 84．C 85．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了“数字孪生”技术旨在创建一个完整城市的电脑复制品，它将允许专家进行实时弹性测试，以了解基础设施在面对气候变化和人口增长等挑战时的表现。文章介绍了这项技术的应用情况。
81．推理判断题。根据第二段“Known as the “digital twin”, the technology has already been adopted by Formula One teams and engine makers like Rolls Royce, but its use to this degree didn’t exist.(这项被称为“数字孪生”的技术已经被一级方程式车队和劳斯莱斯等发动机制造商采用，但它的使用程度还不存在)”可推知，“数字孪生”对我们来说并不新鲜。故选A。
82．推理判断题。根据第三段“I think of it as a replica that you can play with and do unimaginable things to see what would happen. The changes can be seen immediately — from observing what would happen if the river Tyne rises by a few meters to what the city would look like if the population has aged over a certain period of time. It could also be used to model human behavior, for example, determining the most likely roads people would use in the event of a food.(我认为它是一个复制品，你可以玩，做一些不可想象的事情，看看会发生什么。这些变化可以立即看到——从观察泰恩河上涨几米会发生什么，到观察人口老龄化一段时间后城市会变成什么样子。它还可以用来模拟人类行为，例如，确定人们在食物事件中最可能走的道路)”可知，Chris Kilsby教授的话主要关于数字孪生的许多功能。故选C。
83．细节理解题。根据第四段“Newcastle University is working on a data platform with lots of dynamic parts like traffic, water, population, etc. Much of the data is coming from the university’s Urban Observatory project, which has monitors all over the city checking pollution, water quality and biodiversity.(纽卡斯尔大学正在开发一个包含交通、水、人口等动态部分的数据平台。大部分数据来自该大学的城市天文台项目，该项目在整个城市都有监视器，检查污染、水质和生物多样性)”可知，纽卡斯尔大学将在项目中提供这个城市的大数据。故选A。
84．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“In 2012 an event known locally as the “Toon monsoon?” took place, with a month’s worth of rain falling in two hours during the evening rush hour, causing £ 8 m worth of damage. The Toon monsoon caused a breakdown to the city because we just didn’t design anything for that sort of event. There was no one to blame. The city just couldn’t resist the heavy rain.(2012年，当地发生了一场被称为“香椿季风”的事件。在晚高峰时段，两小时内的降雨量相当于一个月的降雨量，造成了价值800万英镑的损失。香椿季风导致城市瘫痪，因为我们没有为这种事件设计任何东西。没有人应该受到责备。这个城市就是抵挡不住大雨。)”和倒数第二段“The digital twin will allow the city not only to react in real time to such strange weather events, but also to test its resilience in endless potential future emergencies.(这个数字孪生体不仅可以让城市对这种奇怪的天气事件做出实时反应，还可以测试它在未来无尽的潜在紧急情况下的应变能力)”可推知，提到“香椿季风”是为了表明新项目的重要性。故选C。
85．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Chris Jones, research and development manager at Northumbrian Water, imagined the project’s “amazing possibilities”, saying that in time it could be applied to any city with accessible data.(诺森伯兰水务公司的研发经理Chris Jones想象了这个项目“惊人的可能性”，他说，随着时间的推移，它可以应用于任何有可访问数据的城市)”可推知，Chris Jones对“数字孪生”的态度是支持的。故选D。
86．B 87．D 88．A 89．C 90．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国的工作室开展的四门绘画课程，提供了具体的导师、时间、费用、课程内容信息。
86．细节理解题。根据Discover Painting部分中的“Ideal for total beginners to the medium of acrylics, this course will give you the tips and tools you need to get started. Respond to the local landscape as well as still life set-ups in the studio.（本课程适合学习丙烯介质的初学者，将给你提供起步需要的建议和工具。你将回应本地的景观以及工作室的静物场景。）”可知，在Discover Painting课上，参与者会学习到如何用丙烯颜料绘画自然风景。故选B。
87．细节理解题。根据Elemental Ocean部分中的“Use oils and acrylics to express the ever-changing moods and colors of the Atlantic Ocean, just outside our window.（用油画和丙烯颜料来表达我们窗外大西洋瞬息万变的情绪和色彩。）”可知，在Elemental Ocean课上会学绘画大海，即水和波浪的创作，这门课的老师是Amy Albright。故选D。
88．细节理解题。根据Life Drawing部分中的“Drawing from the figure is a classic, traditional skill and these tutored life drawing classes are ideal for those wanting to learn and improve.（从人物中绘画是一项经典传统技能，这些辅导的生活绘画课程对于那些想要学习和提高的人来说是理想的。）”可知，Life Drawing课程适合想学习人物绘画的人。故选A。
89．细节理解题。根据Painting Flowers in Oils部分中的“14 — 17 Jun, ￡365（6月14日至17日，365英镑）”可知，该课程为期4天，单人需支付365英镑，因此两人需支付730英镑。故选C。
90．推理判断题。根据第一段“Set in historic studios (工作室) overlooking the ocean in St Ives, Cornwall, the UK, our art classes attract many visitors and locals alike. Class sizes are small and our teams of tutors are professional artists with a passion for teaching.（在英国康沃尔郡圣艾夫斯俯瞰大海的历史悠久的工作室里，我们的美术课程吸引了许多游客和当地人。班级规模小，我们的导师团队都是对教学充满热情的专业艺术家。）”，并结合全文可知，文章主要介绍了工作室的四门绘画课程，提供了具体的导师、时间、费用、课程内容信息。由此推知，文章应该是出现在介绍绘画课程的网站上。故选D。
91．B 92．A 93．C 94．B 95．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了许多蜘蛛的视力很差，但它们能感知振动，就像一只倒霉的昆虫碰到它们的网时所发生的振动一样。文章介绍了针对蜘蛛感知运动的研究开展情况以及发现。
91．细节理解题。根据第一段“But they can sense vibrations, like those that happen when an unlucky insect touches their webs. And instead of eardrums, spiders hear using tiny, sensitive hairs that move in response to sounds. (但它们能感知振动，就像一只倒霉的昆虫碰到它们的网时所发生的振动一样。蜘蛛不是用耳膜，而是用微小而敏感的毛发来听到声音，这些毛发会对声音做出反应)”可知，蜘蛛通过感知昆虫的动作来知道昆虫落在了它们的网上。故选B。
92．细节理解题。根据第三段“Then they played sounds on a loudspeaker. They tracked how the spiders reacted to different sounds played on a loudspeaker. (然后他们用扬声器播放声音。他们追踪了蜘蛛对扬声器播放的不同声音的反应)”可知，科学家们在实验中通过扬声器播放声音来观察蜘蛛的反应。故选A。
93．细节理解题。根据第五段“Miles said that spiders use their web like a giant extended ear. If an insect is flying nearby, for instance, “that’s going to cause the web to vibrate because of the sound,” Miles said. “That kind of gets the spider’s attention.” (迈尔斯说，蜘蛛的网就像一个巨大的伸出来的耳朵。例如，如果一只昆虫在附近飞行，“这将导致蛛网因为声音而振动，”迈尔斯说。“这样能引起蜘蛛的注意。”)”可知，蜘蛛把它们的网当作一个巨大的耳朵是为了帮助它们探测附近飞行的昆虫。故选C。
94．细节理解题。根据第六段“Spiders might even use their webs to tune in to a variety of sounds. Miles said they suspect that the spider is able to adjust the web’s tension, or how tightly they stretch the web. This way, it can pick up certain types of sounds. (蜘蛛甚至可以用它们的网来收听各种各样的声音。迈尔斯说，他们怀疑蜘蛛能够调节网的张力，或者它们把网拉伸得有多紧。通过这种方式，它可以拾取特定类型的声音)”可知，蜘蛛通过调整网的张力来帮助它们捕捉特定类型的声音。故选B。
95．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Miles said: “Most animals don’t hear that way; they sense the motion of the air.” Future microphones, like those used in hearing aids, could someday have a design like this in mind. (迈尔斯说：“大多数动物听不到这种声音；它们能感觉到空气的运动。”未来的麦克风，比如用于助听器的麦克风，有一天可能会有这样的设计)”可知，Miles认为研究蜘蛛的意义是可能会产生能感知空气运动的麦克风。故选D。
96．D 97．C 98．B 99．D 100．B

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