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Arnold Sports Festival Guide
Set to kick off Feb. 27, the Arnold Sports Festival is ready to take the sports world by storm. With three days of competition, it includes bodybuilding(健美), fencing(击剑), martial arts and skipping ropes.
Day 1: Thursday
The festival is scheduled to start with bodybuilding championships. Arnold himself first entered the world stage as a bodybuilder, so it is a way to kick off the event with the pride and joy of the fitness competition. Ticket price is set at 25. The event is planned to start at 4 p. m. at the Veteran’s Stadium.
Day 2: Friday
The Arnold Fitness Exhibition, weightlifting championships and the martial arts festival will be the highlights for the second day. The Arnold Fitness Exhibition will feature more than 800 booths showingsports equipment, companies and fitness entertainments. Ticket is 15 to get into the exhibition at the Greater Center Hall starting at 9:30 a. m. You can head to the Local Gymnasium for the martial arts festival. Tickets range from 30 to 150 to watch the region’s top players. Doors open at 7 p. m.
Day 3: Saturday
Halfway through the festival, events will kick off at 7 a. m. Saturday. First up will be the Arnold Fencing Competition, which starts Friday at the Veteran’s Stadium. On the day, the Skipping Competition will take place. Starting at 8: 30 a. m. at the GC Hall, the event will include Tori Boggs, who happens to be a world champion skipper. She holds the world female record with 985 in three minutes. The event’s ticket prices are from $ 50 to $ 100, depending on the different seating areas.
1．Why does the festival start with bodybuilding competition?
A．To avoid the stormy weather. B．The event is very popular in the world.
C．In honor of Arnold, a successful bodybuilder. D．To make sure Arnold can attend the competition.
2．If you want to watch the exhibition, how much must you pay?
A．$ 15. B．$ 25. C．$ 50. D．$ 100.
3．Where should visitors go to have fun watching the fencing competition?
A．The Local Gymnasium. B．The Veteran’s Stadium.
C．The Great Center Hall. D．The Arnold Sports Stadium.

Many kinds of turtles (海龟) found in the Philippines are endangered. But now, the turtles have one less threat. Many people who used to collect their eggs to eat or to sell are now working to keep turtles safe.
Those people are called poachers (偷猎者). Now, however, protection organizations are teaching former poachers how to safely collect the eggs and protect them before they hatch (孵化). The people who do this are paid about 37 cents per egg. That is four times more than they would earn from selling them illegally.
One of the former poachers is Johnny Manlugay. “I’ve learned to love this work,” he said, adding that he did not know it was illegal to eat turtle eggs and their meat. He now collects the eggs carefully and brings them to a group called Coastal Underwater Resource Management Actions (CURMA), which takes the eggs and puts them under the sand in a safe place. When the baby turtles hatch, they are directed to the water.
The turtles are called “pawikan” in the local language. They are at risk not only from poachers, but also climate change and habitat loss.
Carlos Tamayo is one of CURMA’s leaders. “We talked to the poachers, and it turned out poaching was just another means for them to earn a living,” he said. “They had no choice.”
Cabagbag is over 40 years old. His wife and seven-year-old son sometimes help him collect turtle eggs. Since October, they have taken over 1,000 eggs to CURMA．Cabagbag said that once he received training and learned that the turtles were endangered, he stopped poaching.
When the baby turtles hatch, many visitors come to watch them run down the beach and into the water. Cabagbag said seeing the turtles get safely into the water brings him a feeling of joy.
4．What is one of the ways of the organizations to protect turtles?
A．Teaching former poachers to collect and protect turtle eggs.
B．Getting the locals to receive more education.
C．Encouraging the locals to develop tourism.
D．Helping raise the locals’ earnings.
5．What can be known about Johnny Manlugay?
A．He helps place the eggs under the sand.
B．He encouraged his family to collect the eggs.
C．He has taken more than 1,000 eggs from CURMA．
D．He once lacked the awareness of protecting turtles.
6．Which threat to turtles is not mentioned in the text?
A．Poachers. B．Climate change. C．Ocean pollution. D．Habitat loss.
7．What can be the best title for the text?
A．Turtles Are at Risk from Climate Change
B．Former Turtle Poachers Are Now Protectors
C．Turtle Population in the Philippines Is Changing
D．CURMA Is Offering Training of Turtle Protection to Farmers

Official figures show that 101 people were killed in road accidents on the streets of London last year. The city wants to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads to zero. It seems impossible. But it focuses more minds on an important question: What can help reduce accidents in a big city? Transport for London (TfL), the capital’s road and rail authority, has some answers: safe speeds, safe vehicles and so on.
A safety standard for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), which harnesses blind area cameras and sensors (传感器), is pioneering. Blind area cameras and sensors are widely placed where they are needed. The European Commission has followed it. TfL has also helpfully identified London’s most dangerous places. Half of Britain’s most dangerous roads run through the capital. Around three-quarters of accidents that cause deaths or serious injuries happen at crossing near the British Museum, which has been the site of the most deaths since 2012. Westminster is the most dangerous area for walkers and cyclists, so it introduced 20 mph speed limits on all its roads in 2021.
“Vision Zero” was launched in 2018. Deaths and serious injuries on London’s roads have fallen — by 53% and 40% respectively in 2022. But movement is not one-way. Deaths were record breakingly low in 2020 and 2021. But in 2022 the deaths rose again. “We are moving in the right direction,” says Will Norman, London’s walking and cycling commissioner.
Lack of funds for TfL has put off improving the riskiest areas. Only a few parts of the1010 Avenue have bike paths with guardrails (护栏). Safety is the biggest problem to people taking up cycling or letting their children walk or cycle. But greener vehicles may be unsafe themselves. Electric scooters (滑板车) are the latest ones to confuse planners. “One of those doing 50 mph down the road is not good for anybody,” said Mr Norman.
8．What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 1?
A．To make the article interesting.
B．To stress the importance of TfL.
C．To call on scientists to study the question.
D．To give some background information.
9．What does the underlined word “harnesses” mean in paragraph 2?
A．Compares. B．Removes. C．Uses. D．Replaces.
10．What is the Will Norman’s attitude to the “Vision Zero”?
A．Doubtful. B．Supportive. C．Puzzled. D．Unclear.
11．What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph?
A．Bike lanes are not safe anymore for riders on roads.
B．Children should think twice when taking up cycling.
C．Safety has been a problem for some eco-friendly vehicles.
D．Electric scooters have become the biggest confusion for planners.

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

Achieving a healthy work-life balance — an idea that has spread to countries around the world — has become one of the primary social goals today. This has resulted in an immediate need for companies to allow for a variety of workstyles such as working from home, while also providing a friendly work environment that can bring out the best in each employee.
It all sounds very promising, but in reality, most offices today feature (以……为特色) the same boring designs. To make matters worse, air conditioning is often kept to a minimum to cut electricity costs, while windows are covered with blinds to prevent dizziness from longer exposure to natural light. Employees who work indoors are forced to spend most of their days in these unpleasantly warm environments. Since the choice is to build costly new offices that are brighter and more open, there is a real need for solutions that can create a sense of brightness and openness.
This is where Mitsubishi Electric’s revolutionary new technology comes into play. It is a lighting solution to produce the exact deep blue color of a clear sky. Using this technology, offices can work in a way that was not possible with previous LED lights.
The blue skies that are seen on a clear day are produced by what is known as Rayleigh scattering (散射). Because blue light waves are shorter than red light waves, they are scattered towards us more strongly — this is why the sky looks blue during the day.
Mitsubishi Electric’s LED skylight uses the same phenomenon to artificially create the sky’s deep blue quality. It is made up of a slim sky blue panel (嵌板) and a four-sided frame. Of the four frames, only three are lit up at any given time, while the fourth remains dark as if the light were entering at an angle — an important detail that creates the false idea of actual sunlight pouring in through a skylight. Thanks to this technology, one can remain in a closed room and still enjoy the great excitement of looking up at a deep blue sky.
16．What is a healthy work-life balance like according to the writer?
A．It encourages employees to work indoors.
B．It improves employees’ health conditions.
C．It brings out the best of every employer.
D．It includes different kinds of workstyles.
17．What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A．The costly choices of most old offices.
B．The promising future of office workers.
C．The work conditions in the offices today.
D．The virtual solutions to improve productivity.
18．How does Mitsubishi Electric’s LED skylight work?
A．By letting actual sunlight pour in.
B．By lighting three sides of the frames.
C．By changing the previous LED light.
D．By showing pictures the deep blue sky.
19．Which of the following can best describe the effect of Mitsubishi Electric’s LED skylight?
A．Colorful. B．Boring. C．Dizzy. D．Enjoyable.

The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.
Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven(不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has an upside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. For example, your feet, ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.
You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water. If you’re going for a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because you’re putting more pressure on it due to the slope.
Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot-- not wearing anything on feet. However, if you’re not used to barefoot running, start slowly and don’t run long distances at first. That’s because running barefoot uses more different muscles than running with shoes does, and it’s important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet. If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it!
Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you, because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.
20．Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters? ________
A．The soft surface makes people fall over easily.
B．It’s hard to keep one’s balance on its hard surface.
C．People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.
D．Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.
21．Which of the following best explains “upside” underlined in Paragraph 2? ________
A．Challenge. B．Advantage. C．Reason. D．Character.
22．What’s the author’s attitude to barefoot running? ________
A．Positive. B．Critical. C．Doubtful. D．Uncaring.
23．The passage can probably be found in ________.
A．a primary school textbook B．a tourist guide
C．a sports magazine D．a scientific report

In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine(海洋的)systems, a new study published in the journal Environmental DNA details how Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute(MBARI) researchers are using autonomous underwater robots to sample environmental DNA(eDNA), which allows scientists to detect the presence of aquatic species from the tiny bits of genetic(遗传学的) material they leave behind. This “DNA soup” offers clues about biodiversity changes in sensitive areas and the presence of rare or endangered species-all critical to understanding and preserving a healthy ocean.
Researchers combined two novel autonomous platforms developed by MBARI for this study-the Long-Range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle(LRAUV) and the Environmental Sample Processor(ESP). The LRAUV can travel for weeks at a time and for hundreds of kilometers. It can enable more frequent sampling in remote sites than traditional research ships. The ESP is a robotic “laboratory-in-a-can” that filters(过滤)  seawater and preserves eDNA for future study. By equipping an LRAUV with ESP technology, researchers can monitor the ocean better.
“We know that eDNA is an incredibly powerful tool for studying ocean communities, but we’ve been limited by what we can accomplish using expensive crewed research ships. Now, autonomous technology is helping us make better use of our time and resources to study previously unsurveyed regions of the ocean,” said Kobun Truelove, a biological oceanographer at MBARI and the lead author of the paper.
Marine biodiversity is a measure of the abundance of individuals and species in the ocean. This interconnected mixture of organisms supports food webs, produces the air we breathe, and regulates our climate. Autonomous tools like the LRAUV and ESP enable MBARI researchers to monitor changes in sensitive ecosystems in ways that were not possible previously.
“Ship-based research will continue to play an important role in oceanographic studies, but adding new autonomous technology to the toolkit will expand capacity for research, monitoring, and resource management,” said Truelove.
24．What do the underlined words “aquatic species” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A．Those living in water. B．Those growing near water.
C．Those becoming endangered. D．Those consuming eDNA．
25．What can the LRAUV do?
A．Filter seawater effectively.
B．Preserve eDNA for future study.
C．Travel for months at a time in the ocean.
D．Reach remote areas of the ocean frequently.
26．What can we infer from Truelove’s words?
A．Autonomous technology is more economical and efficient.
B．Ship-based research is more time-saving and energy-saving.
C．Autonomous robots have entirely replaced traditional research ships.
D．Crewed research ships help researchers study new parts of the ocean.
27．What can be the best title for the text?
A．Researchers Discover a “DNA Soup”
B．Autonomous Technology Needs Improving
C．Robots Sample eDNA to Monitor Ocean Health
D．The Biodiversity of the Ocean Needs Protection

A company called Loon is partnering with Telkom Kenya, Kenya’s third-largest cell service company. The company is using balloons to deliver the Internet to people across Kenya.
Loon’s balloons are basically floating cell towers. And they are massive—each is about as big as a tennis court. The balloons float about 20 kilometers above the Earth. The huge plastic balloons can float for up to 100 days, running on solar power. Loon is using 35 balloons to make the Internet easily accessible around 50,000 square kilometers of Kenya.
Delivering Internet via balloons seems fragile. In fact, Internet service delivery from the stratosphere (平流层) is highly effective. Rather than fight against the wind, the balloon teaches itself to find a favorable wind current. At altitude, network coverage footprints can be more widespread, and coverage can be shifted as demand changes. In addition, there’s less ground-based engineering construction; developers can avoid more trouble in laying cables or wires. More importantly, service interruptions are possibly more controllable. A provider doesn’t have to trace faults through remote ground infrastructure (设施). Backup balloons could be staged, waiting to be placed into service.
Now some Kenyans are using the service to watch videos, look at websites, and make video and voice calls. Others beef a bit, saying that Loon’s service covers areas of Kenya that already have some cell phone service, instead of remote, poorly-connected areas in the north. Loon says it will speed up the process. After Kenya, Loon plans to use its balloons in other parts of the world. Many people will be watching Loon’s Kenya project carefully to see if it succeeds in a way that could be repeated in other countries.
Before this, Loon’s balloons were used mainly to provide Internet service to disaster victims in Puerto Rico, following Hurricane Maria, and in Peru following an 8.0 magnitude earthquake.
28．What is the function of the floating cell towers?
A．Receiving signals from satellites.
B．Keeping electric wires connected.
C．Bringing Internet access to Kenyans.
D．Relaying television signals to distant areas.
29．What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A．A major drawback of using balloons.
B．Benefits from repair and construction.
C．A reason for making use of the stratosphere.
D．Advantages of the Internet-enabled balloons.
30．What is people’s attitude towards Loon’s future projects?
A．Unconcerned. B．Disappointed. C．Expectant. D．Satisfied.
31．What’s the best title for the text?
A．Is Choosing Balloons a Better Way?
B．Balloon-powered Internet Service in Kenya
C．Loon’s Internet Service During Emergencies
D．Will Unequal Internet Connection Be Addressed?

A Canadian named Justin was fishing during a recent rafting (漂流) trip on the Red Deer and South Saskatchewan Rivers when he heard something noisy in the water. He saw a nose barely above the water. Unable to tell what kind of animal it was in the dark and water, Justin reached for the animal but ended up falling out of his raft in the freezing cold river. Luckily, Justin was somehow able to locate the animal—a coyote pup (郊狼崽)—in the water and catch his raft before it floated away for good.
Unfortunately, when Justin brought the animal back to his raft, the baby coyote was unconscious and didn’t seem to be breathing. The pup was lucky again. Justin had experience with CPR and pushed on its belly in hopes of revival(复活). After a few pushes, water came out of the coyote’s nose and he was breathing again! Justin and his new friend were both wet through so they made their way back to land, where Justin made a fire and tried to warm the little guy up.
During his 10-day rafting trip, Justin brought the coyote he named YipYip along for the ride, and kept the coyote with him the entire time. The little pup would eat with Justin and sleep in his backpack. Justin wrapped him in his jacket when it was cold. When Justin was able to get Internet service, he called his wife for advice. The couple eventually got in touch with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan (WRSOS).
According to WRSOS president Bonnie Dell, YipYip quickly befriended the other adopted coyote pups. “He is wilding up and has a healthy fear of humans now. He will not be returned to the wild until he is old enough,” Dell said, adding that YipYip would have died without Justin’s efforts.
32．What happened when Justin was fishing?
A．His raft got out of control. B．He nearly fell into the river.
C．Someone was crying for help. D．An animal was struggling in the river.
33．What does the author mean by saying “The pup was lucky again”?
A．The pup was not quite dead.
B．The pup was rescued from the river.
C．Justin warmed him up with a fire in time.
D．Justin knew a medical technique for revival.
34．Which of the following can best describe Justin in Paragraph 3?
A．Caring. B．Controlled. C．Defensive. D．Scared.
35．What is YipYip’s present situation?
A．He acts strangely. B．He is somewhat fierce.
C．He is perfectly normal. D．He needs special medical care.

Children whose fathers make time to play with them from a very young age may find it easier control their behavior as they grow up, research suggests.
To understand what effect playtime with dads can have on kids, the researchers analyzed nearly 80 studies, undertaken between 1977 and 2017 — most of them in Europe or North America. They were most interested in understanding how playtime between dads and their kids translated into kids’ development.
On average, they found that most fathers play with their children every day. Even with the smallest children, however, father-child play tends to be more physical. With babies, that may simply mean picking them up or helping them to gently raise their arms and legs; with toddlers (学步儿童), physical play includes rough-and-tumble activities, like chasing (追赶) game.
The study found that the kids who enjoyed playtime with their fathers were less likely to lose their tempers with other kids and exhibited better behavior. The researchers found that this was beneficial kids’ development, as this type of play was associated with better self-control and behavioral outcomes.
“Physical play creates fun, exciting situations in which children have to apply self-regulation.” said Ramchandani, Professor at the University of Cambridge. “They learn from their mistakes and the reactions they get from others. If they react the wrong way, they might get scolded, but it’s not the end of the world — and next time they might remember to behave differently.”
However, the researchers stress that children who only live with their mothers need not be at a disadvantage. “Different parents may have slightly different inclinations when it comes to playing with children, but part of being a parent is stepping outside your comfort zone. Children are likely to benefit most if they are given different ways to play and interact,” said Ramchandani.
36．What did the researchers focus on during the research?
A．How father-child play affected kids’ growth.
B．What role mothers played during the activities.
C．How often fathers and children played together.
D．What lessons they could learn from the past studies.
37．How did children learn to regulate themselves?
A．With the help of their partners. B．Through a trial-and-error practice.
C．Through strict physical training. D．Under their parents’ patient direction.
38．What does the underlined word “inclinations” in the last paragraph refer to?
A．Tendencies. B．Explanations. C．Decisions. D．Contributions.
39．What does the author intend to tell us through the text?
A．Fathers should learn to control their tempers.
B．Mother-child play needs to be more physical.
C．Fathers spend more time with kids than mothers.
D．Father-child playtime helps kids develop self-control.

José Andrés is a famous Spanish-American chef with many restaurants in the United States. He has also helped provide food to people after natural disasters with his World Central Kitchen.
He has a new television series called “José Andrés and Family in Spain. ” In the show, he travels with his three America-raised daughters through Spain. Andrés always goes into a restaurant kitchen in Spain and sees a large eel (鳗鱼). Andrés watches as cooks prepare the eel.
Andrés’ daughters, Carlota, Inés and Lucia Andrés, join their dad as they visit places like Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Asturias. The chef was born in Asturias, and the food there made him who he is. The new program is a travel show, a cooking show and a parenting show, all at once.
José Andrés has a deep love for food and for where it comes from. He includes both respected restaurants and street food in the new show. Tapas, which are small plates of food often served in Spanish restaurants, are a good representation of Andrés’ philosophy on eating. Eating tapas, he goes from place to place eating many things, cold and hot, fish and meat and vegetables. During it all, José Andrés supports Spanish cuisine, and he thinks it is really the pride of his life. In Valencia, the travelers ate paella, a traditional Spanish rice dish. “You think you’ve tasted the real thing — think again, ” the chef says.
The family hopes that the series will inspire other families to go out and explore, especially after almost three years of the COVID-19. “Everybody thinks that we have to travel to the remote parts of the world, have some thrilling memories or take some wonderful photos. However, the excitement is not in places but these things. The excitement is within ourselves,” said José.
40．What can José Andrés’ new television show be classified as?
A．A culture interview. B．A science report.
C．An education visit. D．A food tour.
41．Why does José Andrés introduce tapas in the new show?
A．To doubt his insight into eating. B．To show his love for Spanish cuisine.
C．To report a special eating style. D．To remind viewers of various local food.
42．What is the best way to get excitement according to José Andrés?
A．Visiting the remote parts of the world. B．Taking some photos in some places.
C．Exploring various things with your heart. D．Having some unforgettable experiences.
43．What does the text mainly tell us about José and his daughters?
A．The stories on their way eating through Spain. B．The food they made for Spanish people.
C．The restaurants they visited in Spain. D．The foods they tried in Spanish restaurants.

One of the most important things of the U. S. government’s routine in 2020 is to raise the federal (联邦) legal age for buying tobacco from age 18 to 21.
Beginning in the summer of 2020, it will be against the law to sell tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. Since 1990, the legal age permitted to buy cigarette is at least 18. The law also includes e-cigarette, not just traditional tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars, adding regulation to this industry, which has developed largely unchecked.
The use of E-cigarette has increased sharply among U. S. teenagers. According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, 27.5% of U. S. high school students have used e-cigarette in the past month. Raising the age one can buy tobacco is intended to avoid what many people are calling an epidemic, which is doing great harm to the health of American teenagers.
A recent outbreak of the disease related to e-cigarette has raised even more concern about e-cigarette products , although the disease is largely linked to cartridges (药筒) filled with addictive Vitamin E acetate sold in black market.
In a statement to TIME, the American Lung Association considered raising the age one can buy tobacco as an easy way to protect children’s health and prevent them from getting addicted to nicotine.
Those in favor of e-cigarette have made it clear that they support raising the legal age permission for buying and using tobacco, arguing that e-cigarette products are never designed for young people. Some anti-cigarette (反对吸烟) people have expressed their doubt of this opinion.
At present, twenty states have already raised the legal age to buy cigarette to 21.
44．What can we learn about the new law for buying tobacco?
A．It’s good for the tobacco market. B．It also works for e-cigarette.
C．It aims to stop selling cigarette. D．It’ll be illegal to buy cigarette.
45．What does the underlined word “epidemic” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Crime. B．Shoplifting. C．Disease. D．Burglary.
46．Which of the following may an anti-cigarette people agree?
A．E-cigarette products are aimed at young people.
B．Cigarettes only do harm to young people.
C．E-cigarette should not be allowed.
D．People don’t have to obey the legal law.
47．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?
A．Science. B．Culture. C．Health. D．Economy.

Have you ever lost your direction? Then you might find satellite navigation (satnav) systems (卫星定位系统) helpful.
A satnav system uses groups of satellites. They send information to a receiver (接收器), such as your smartphone. Then they can find where you are.
The earliest satnav system is the Global Positioning System (GPS) of the United States. The US has put 24 satellites into space to make sure GPS can locate a person correctly and globally. Likewise, Russia’s GLONASS and European Union’s Galileo can also work globally.
But China is catching up, building its own BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. BeiDou is China’s homegrown satnav system, reported Xinhua. It was set up in 2000, when China sent BeiDou’s first navigation experiment satellite into space. With it, China became the third country to build a satnav system after the US and Russia.
BeiDou can find you wherever you are. It helps you go faster by finding shortcuts (捷径) and using correct directions. When you are in trouble and call the police, they will know exactly where you are if you have a cellphone that uses BeiDou.
Today, there are more than 20 BeiDou satellites above our heads. And the system is able to offer open services to the Asia-Pacific region (亚太地区).
In November, China plans to send more BeiDou-3 satellites into space. BeiDou-3’s position accuracy(准确度)is less than five meters, Ran Chengqi, a senior designer of the satellite navigation system, told China Daily.
By 2022, BeiDou is planned to have 35 satellites and begin serving globally, reported Xinhua.
48．A satnav system works correctly and globally by using______.
A．a satellite B．a group of receivers
C．a receiver like a smartphone D．a group of satellites
49．What does the underlined word “locate” mean in paragraph 3?
A．挡住 B．定位 C．控制 D．限制
50．Which country does NOT have its own satnav system?
A．The United States. B．Russia. C．China. D．South Korea.
51．What can we tell from the passage?
A．There are 35 BeiDou satellites above our heads. B．BeiDou now is able to serve globally.
C．BeiDou satellites are made in China. D．Everyone needs to have a cellphone that can use BeiDou.

Learning how to study effectively is an essential skill for students in any discipline. There are five areas which are crucial to developing good study habits. Work on these and you will become an effective student.
Targets
Always set a realistic work target. 52 . For example, plan to read one chapter of a book each evening rather than think about reading the whole book over the weekend. This kind of detailed, planned target is more effective than a vague commitment.
Rewards
53 . For example, stop for a cup of coffee or tea, or listen to a favorite piece of music after one hour’s study. Rewarding yourself for keeping to your work plan will make you feel good about yourself.
Timing
Make sure you choose a suitable time to study, i. e. when it is quiet and when you are most alert. Try to make this a regular, timetabled part of your day. 54 , do not find reasons to put off getting started.
Quantity
A large task such as researching a new topic for an essay can be so flaunting, in fact, that it can be difficult to sit clown and make a start. Break the larger task down into several smaller ones. For example, make a list of questions that you will have to deal with in your essay, and then approach each question separately. 55 .
Notes and learning styles
The books you are studying won’t always present information in a way that suits your learning style. Therefore, 56 and organizing them in a way that suits you best. It is also a good idea to keep your notebooks neat and well organized. This will make it much easier to find information later.
A．Don’t try to do too much
B．This makes the work more manageable
C．Develop a system of small rewards for your work
D．If you plan to start work at a certain time
E．It is sometimes helpful to tell your friends about your plan
F．When you set your study targets, allow regular revision time
G．it is worthwhile spending time making notes

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The Internet has become a part of human life. There’s a report on 3, 375 people aged from 10 to 38 in seven Chinese cities. It says that 38 percent of them believe they use the Internet often. While most of them get useful information and use the Internet in their works and studies. Some are not using it in a good way. Many are playing online games too much. A few even visit websites they should not look at. It seems that we can’t live in a world without the Internet.
Actually, we are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet?
Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer network didn’t work well. If one computer in the network broke down, then the whole network stopped. So a new network system (系统) had to be set up.
It should be good enough to be used by many different computers. If part of the network was not working, information could be sent through another part. In this way computer network system would keep on working all the time. At first the Internet was only used by the government, but in the early 1970s, universities, hospitals and banks were allowed to use it, too. However, computers were still very expensive and the Internet was difficult to use. By the start of 1990s, computers became cheaper and easier to use. Scientists had also developed software that made “surfing” the Internet easier.
Today it is easy to get online and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day. Sending e-mails is more and more popular among young people. The Internet has now become one of the most important parts of people’s life.
60．How long has the Internet been used?
A．For about 10 years. B．For about 20 years. C．For about 40 years. D．For about 60 years
61．What is TRUE about computers in the 1990s?
A．They became cheaper and easier to use. B．They became larger and larger.
C．People couldn’t buy them anywhere. D．People could get information only from them.
62．What can we infer from the last sentence?
A．People will be happy without the Internet. B．People will more and more depend on the Internet.
C．People live a hard life with the Internet. D．All people should stop to use their computers.
63．Which is the best title for this passage?
A．Computers and the Government B．Computers and Information
C．The History of the Internet D．The History of Inventions

Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.
Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.
Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.
Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs of space exploration. The technical improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems have long been in effect.
While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.
64．What might be the key to those questions mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A．Potential dangers. B．Knowledge.
C．Civilization. D．Humans’ nature.
65．Which of the following can best replace “spin-offs” underlined in Paragraph 4?
A．Survival chances. B．Unexpected benefits.
C．Potential resources. D．Physical possessions.
66．In which situation may this text be applied properly?
A．A class presentation. B．A private conversation.
C．A cartoon picture. D．A fashion review.
67．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．How Knowledge Benefits US B．What Humans Spread For
C．Why to Explore Space D．How Humans Save Ourselves

To grow sugary dates (椰枣) in the sand, Siwa’s farmers must first make the desert suitable for farming. An oasis (绿洲) in Egypt, Siwa has been home to humans for thousands of years. Since ancient times, the oasis has hosted farms producing some of the most valuable dates in Egypt, and sugary dates have appeared on Egyptians’ tables.
The desert environment in Siwa is not quite fit for plants to grow. For example, the water there contains much salt. However, with local people’s efforts, the Siwa oasis contains complex agricultural fields, where date trees, crops and other plants grow in harmony. That impressed me a lot during my visit to the oasis. To make a new piece of field, farmers first remove the top soil and replace it with a mixture of sand and waste matter from animals. The first plants are medicinal plants. Then, farmers plant date trees and olive trees. These farming skills are passed down from generation to generation.
To grow date trees is demanding. And it takes 10 years for a new date tree to mature, but once it does, the tree produces generous fruit: around 110 pounds of dates per year. Each farmer picks dates with the skilled hands. They climb the trees using nothing more than a belt. In total, Siwa grows more than 25,000 tons of dates from 280,000 trees per year.
The dates can be eaten fresh, or made dry. Every part of the date tree is significant in Siwa, from leaves made into beds and boxes to wood used to build houses. And then, of course, there’s the fruit itself. The dates can be cooked with goat meat or mixed with eggs for breakfast. They can also be mixed with flour, water, and olive oil, and boiled slowly to make a local dessert.
Local farmers once developed many unique date varieties, which their camels carried to Cairo. But later many of those varieties perished. And today only several major varieties remain and some have become quite rare and been at risk. The 1985 construction of a road in the oasis made the survival of local agricultural tradition even tougher.
68．What can we learn about sugary dates from Paragraph 1?
A．They can adapt to tough environment.
B．They have existed for a long time.
C．They’re introduced to Egypt from abroad.
D．They’re the most valuable fruit in Egypt.
69．What impressed the author a lot during his visit to Siwa?
A．The great variety of plants grown there.
B．The hard but happy life of local people.
C．The great complexity of the local agriculture.
D．The local farmers’ wisdom and contribution to farming.
70．What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A．People’s preference for dates. B．The introduction to local food.
C．The usage of date trees’ different parts. D．The locals’ high expectations of date trees.
71．What does the underlined word “perished” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A．Died out. B．Spread out. C．Got created. D．Became known.

Short stories for kids can provide them with a lot of fun and entertainment and also teach them the important values of life.
There are some popular short stories around the world. For example, The Ugly Duckling, written by Hans Christian Anderson, which is based on the change of an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan, is one of the most inspiring short stories for children. Then there is The Boy Who Cried Wolf, a classic Aesop’s fable which shows kids the importance of always telling the truth. Little Red Riding Hood, which is written by the Brothers Grimm, tells kids about a strong and brave girl called Little Red Riding Hood and how she fights with an evil wolf to save her grandmother. Here are some examples of different types of short stories.
Ghost stories can be really entertaining and most kids enjoy them. While telling such kinds of stories, you should raise and lower your voice properly and make expressions suitable to what is happening in the story.
Historical stories can help children understand the lives of great leaders and heroes of the past. This will not only help show useful values to children, but also help them perform better in the subject of history.
In stories related to nature, you would be describing famous rivers, mountains and seas. Tell kids what nature has given us and how we should protect it for our own good.
Short stories not only keep kids entertained, but they also help to develop their sense of imagination and creative way of thinking. You can also make up some short stories of your own and spend some quality time with your kids.
72．What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
A．The Boy Who Cried Wolf shows the importance of telling the truth.
B．Little Red Riding Hood is the most inspiring short stories.
C．The Ugly Duckling is written by the Brothers Grimm.
D．The Ugly Duckling tells us about a strong and brave girl.
73．What is the author’s attitude towards short stories?
A．Uninterested. B．Disappointed. C．Doubtful. D．Supportive.
74．This passage is probably written for ______.
A．teachers B．children C．parents D．students
75．How many types of short stories does the passage mention?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Six.

A study of 27,000 men showed those skipping (不吃) breakfast were at a greater risk of heart problems. The British Heart Foundation said breakfast helped people resist (抵制) sugary snacks before lunch.
The men, aged 45—82, were studied for 16 years. During that time there were more than 1,500 heart attacks or cases of deadly heart failure. However, people who skipped breakfast were 27% more likely to have heart problems than those who started the day with a meal. The researchers took into consideration other lifestyle risk factors such as smoking and exercise.
Researcher Dr Leah Cahill told the BBC: “The take-home message is to eat in the morning when you wake up, preferably within an hour. The results show that something is better than nothing, but it’s always better to have something healthy and balanced.”
She said the timing of the meal seemed to be key and waiting until lunch rather than “having breakfast” may be straining (损伤) the body over time. This could be increasing the risk of high blood pressure and fatness which could in turn damage the heart. “Don’t skip breakfast,” Dr Cahill suggested.
Victoria Taylor, an expert with the British Heart Foundation, said: “These researchers only looked at men aged over 45, so we would need to see further research to prove that breakfast has the same effect on the heart health of other groups of people. What we do know is that a healthy breakfast can make that mid-morning biscuit less tempting, as well as giving you another opportunity to widen the variety of foods in your diet. Cereals (谷类食品) with low fat milk are a good way to start the day. Try a banana or dried fruit on top and you’ll be on your way to a fine day before you’ve even left the house.”
76．What does the text mainly deal with?
A．The effects of snacks on the health of the heart.
B．An interview by the BBC on people’s lifestyles.
C．The relationship between breakfast and a healthy heart.
D．What a healthy and balanced diet should contain.
77．Dr Leah Cahill’s suggestion is that we should ______.
A．fix the time for each meal we eat in a day B．have breakfast within an hour after waking up
C．eat our breakfast immediately after getting up D．make sure our breakfast is always delicious
78．The underlined word “tempting” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A．attractive B．expensive C．obvious D．familiar
79．According to Victoria Taylor, ______.
A．men over 45 are more likely to get heart diseases
B．fresh fruits like bananas are necessary for a healthy breakfast
C．it’s healthy to eat some biscuit between breakfast and lunch
D．the researchers should have covered other age groups in their study







参考答案：
1．C 2．A 3．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Arnold Sports Festival Guide。定于2月27日开幕的阿诺德体育节已经准备好席卷体育界，为期三天的比赛包括健美、击剑、武术和跳绳。
1．细节理解题。根据Day 1: Thursday 中的“The festival is scheduled to start with bodybuilding championships. Arnold himself first entered the world stage as a bodybuilder, so it is a way to kick off the event with the pride and joy of the fitness competition.（节日计划以健美锦标赛开始。阿诺德本人最初是作为一名健美运动员进入世界舞台的，所以这是一种以健身比赛的骄傲和喜悦开始比赛的方式。）”可知，节日之所以以健美比赛开始，是为了纪念阿诺德，一位成功的健美运动员。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据Day 2: Friday“Ticket is 15 to get into the exhibition at the Greater Center Hall starting at 9:30 a. m.（上午9:30在大中心大厅举行的展览门票是15美元。）”可知，如果你想看展览，你得付15美元。故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据Day 3: Saturday中“First up will be the Arnold Fencing Competition, which starts Friday at the Veteran’s Stadium.（首先是阿诺德击剑比赛，比赛将于周五在老兵体育场开始。）”可知，游客应该去the Veteran’s Stadium观看击剑比赛。故选B。
4．A 5．D 6．C 7．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了保护组织正在教以前的偷猎者努力保护海龟的安全。
4．细节理解题。根据第二段“Now, however, protection organizations are teaching former poachers how to safely collect the eggs and protect them before they hatch(孵化).(然而现在，保护组织正在教以前的偷猎者如何安全地收集卵，并在它们孵化之前保护它们)”可知，组织保护海龟的方法之一是教前偷猎者收集和保护海龟蛋。故选A。
5．细节理解题。根据第三段““I’ve learned to love this work,” he said, adding that he did not know it was illegal to eat turtle eggs and their meat.(“我已经学会了热爱这份工作，”他说，并补充说，他不知道吃海龟蛋和海龟肉是违法的)”可知，Johnny Manlugay曾经缺乏保护海龟的意识。故选D。
6．细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“They are at risk not only from poachers, but also climate change and habitat loss.(它们不仅面临偷猎者的威胁，还面临气候变化和栖息地丧失的威胁)”可知，文中没有提到海洋污染对海龟的威胁。故选C。
7．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Many kinds of turtles (海龟) found in the Philippines are endangered. But now, the turtles have one less threat. Many people who used to collect their eggs to eat or to sell are now working to keep turtles safe.(在菲律宾发现的许多种类的海龟都濒临灭绝。但现在，海龟少了一个威胁。许多过去收集海龟蛋吃或卖的人现在都在努力保护海龟的安全)”结合文章主要说明了保护组织正在教以前的偷猎者努力保护海龟的安全。由此可知，B选项“以前的海龟偷猎者现在是海龟保护者”最符合文章标题。故选B。
8．D 9．C 10．B 11．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了伦敦的“Vision Zero”的计划。
8．推理判断题。根据第一段“Official figures show that 101 people were killed in road accidents on the streets of London last year. The city wants to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads to zero. It seems impossible. But it focuses more minds on an important question: What can help reduce accidents in a big city? Transport for London (TfL), the capital’s road and rail authority, has some answers: safe speeds, safe vehicles and so on.(官方数据显示，去年伦敦街头有101人死于交通事故。该市希望将首都道路上的死亡和重伤人数降至零。这似乎不可能。但它把更多的注意力集中在一个重要的问题上：什么能帮助减少大城市的交通事故?伦敦的公路和铁路管理局伦敦交通局(TfL)给出了一些答案：安全的速度、安全的车辆等等)”推知，第一段的目的是陈述伦敦推出“Vision Zero”计划的背景。故选D。
9．词句猜测题。根据第二段的“Blind area cameras and sensors are widely placed where they are needed. (盲区摄像机和传感器被广泛放置在需要的地方)”和结合画线句可知，一项针对重型货车的安全标准利用了盲区摄像头和传感器。由此猜测恶划线词意为“利用”，与use同义。故选C。
10．推理判断题。根据第三段的““We are moving in the right direction,” says Will Norman, London’s walking and cycling commissioner.(“我们正朝着正确的方向前进，”伦敦步行和自行车专员Will Norman表示)”推知，Will Norman对“Vision Zero”计划是支持的。故选B。
11．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“But greener vehicles may be unsafe themselves. Electric scooters (滑板车) are the latest ones to confuse planners.(但环保汽车本身可能不安全。电动滑板车是最新让规划者感到困惑的产品)”可知，作者告诉读者，就一些环保的交通工具而言，安全是一个问题。故选C。
12．D 13．C 14．A 15．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究者列出了20种最吸引人的物种，他们认为生活在陆地上的大型哺乳动物很有吸引力，并说明了使用动物图像受益的公司的责任和优势。
12．细节理解题。根据首段“Widespread descriptions of animals in pop culture could actually be hurting the animals’ survival chances in the wild, a new research suggests. (一项新的研究表明，流行文化中对动物的广泛描述实际上可能会损害动物在野外的生存机会。)”可知，对动物的广泛描述实际上可能会损害动物在野外的生存机会。故选D。
13．词义猜测题。根据第三段前两句“In a research published this month, Courchamp and other researchers list the top 20 appealing species. They deemed large mammals living on land are appealing. (在本月发表的一项研究中，Courchamp和其他研究人员列出了20种最吸引人的物种。他们 生活在陆地上的大型哺乳动物很有吸引力。)”可知，划线词后应为宾语从句，结合前句句意可知，他们是在说明他们的研究发现，故推测划线词为动词“认为”来说明他们的发现以及观点。故选C。
14．细节理解题。根据第三段第二三句“They deemed large mammals living on land are appealing. Coming in first place are tigers, followed by lions, elephants, giraffes, panthers, pandas, cheetahs, polar bears, wolves, and gorillas. (他们认为生活在陆地上的大型哺乳动物很有吸引力。排在第一位的是老虎，其次是狮子、大象、长颈鹿、美洲豹、熊猫、猎豹、北极熊、狼和大猩猩。)”可知，美洲豹和猎豹也在最有吸引力的动物行列里面。故选A。
15．推理判断题。根据末段第二三句““That would be not only something fair, but something that could bring a win-win situation for them,” Courchamp says. It could bring them positive public relation, for example. (Courchamp说：“这不仅公平，而且可以为他们带来双赢的局面。”例如，它可以给他们带来积极的公共关系。)”可知，Courchamp通过举例的方式列出这些公司的责任和优势。故选B。
16．D 17．C 18．B 19．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了三菱的LED天窗是如何逐步帮助我们实现了健康的工作与生活平衡的。
16．细节理解题。通过文章第一段“This has resulted in an immediate need for companies to allow for a variety of workstyles such as working from home, while also providing a friendly work environment that can bring out the best in each employee.(这导致公司迫切需要允许各种工作方式，比如在家工作，同时也提供一个友好的工作环境，让每个员工都能发挥出最好的水平。)”可知，作者认为，实现健康的工作与生活平衡意味着工作方式多样化。故选D。
17．主旨大意题。通过文章第二段“It all sounds very promising, but in reality, most offices today feature (以……为特色) the same boring designs.(这一切听起来都很有希望，但实际上，今天大多数办公室都有同样无聊的设计。)”以及“Employees who work indoors are forced to spend most of their days in these unpleasantly warm environments.(在室内工作的员工被迫在这种令人不快的温暖环境中度过大部分时间。)”可推知，本段主要介绍了如今办公室的工作条件。故选C。
18．细节理解题。通过文章最后一段“Of the four frames, only three are lit up at any given time, while the fourth remains dark as if the light were entering at an angle — an important detail that creates the false idea of actual sunlight pouring in through a skylight.(在这四幅画中，只有三幅在任何时候都是亮着的，而第四幅仍然是暗的，就好像光线从一个角度进入一样——这是一个重要的细节，让人误以为真正的阳光是从天窗射进来的。)”可知，三菱电机的LED天窗是通过照亮框架的三个侧面来工作的。故选B。
19．推理判断题。通过文章最后一段“Thanks to this technology, one can remain in a closed room and still enjoy the great excitement of looking up at a deep blue sky.(多亏了这项技术，人们可以待在一个封闭的房间里，仍然可以享受仰望深蓝色天空的巨大兴奋。)”可推知，三菱电机LED天窗应该会令人感到愉快。故选D。
20．D 21．B 22．A 23．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了沙滩跑步的优缺点，并给沙滩跑步者提出了一些有用的建议和注意事项。
20．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. (在沙滩上跑步是一件好事。这当然不同于在跑道上或人行道上跑步。对于起跑者来说，沙子可能是一个挑战，因为它的表面不平坦。当你跑起来的时候，随着沙子移动，你会失去一些推力。所以，你不能像在跑道或人行道上那样推动自己前进。)”可知，在沙滩上起跑，会因为沙滩不平坦而而无法像在跑道或人行道那样容易前进，所以需要付出很大的努力。故选D项。
21．词句猜测题。根据第二段“For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven(不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has an upside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. (对于起跑者来说，沙子可能是一个挑战，因为它的表面不平坦。当你跑起来的时候，随着沙子移动，你会失去一些推力。所以，你不能像在跑道或人行道上那样推动自己前进。但这种不平衡也有upside：它给你的身体额外的锻炼，迫使你锻炼肌肉，而这些肌肉在坚硬的地面上跑步时得不到足够的锻炼。)”可知，划线单词所在句有but，说明此处与前文为转折关系，前文讲述的是在沙滩跑步起跑很费劲，而划线单词后文讲述其好处，可推知upside意为“优点，好处”，与Advantage含义相同。故选B项。
22．推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it! (如果你想赤脚跑步，只要你足够小心地跑，就去吧！)”可知，作者对赤脚跑步的态度是支持的。故选A项。
23．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其第一段“The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready. (在凉爽的夏日早晨，沙滩似乎是一个诱人的跑步场所，但是在沙滩上跑步对你的身体有好处吗？这是可能的，但重要的是要意识到一些沙滩跑步者在你准备好之前所经历的挑战。)”，文章核心主题为“Running on the sand(沙滩跑步)”，故文章最有可能刊登在体育类杂志上。故选C项。
24．A 25．D 26．A 27．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了对环境DNA进行采样以监测海洋健康的最新技术。
24．词句猜测题。根据上下文语境以及上文的“In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine systems（这是监测海洋生物多样性的重要一步）”可知，科学家监测的是海洋生物，所以画线词也应该指的是“海洋中的生物”。故选A项。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The LRAUV can travel for weeks at a time and for hundreds of kilometers. It can enable more frequent sampling in remote sites than traditional research ships.（LRAUV一次可以航行数周，航行数百公里。与传统的科考船相比，它可以在偏远地区进行更频繁的采样）”可知，远程自主水下航行器(LRA UV) 可以经常到达海洋的偏远地区。故选D项。
26．推理判断题。根据第三段的句子“Now, autonomous technology is helping us make better use of our time and resources to study previously unsurveyed regions of the ocean,” said Kobun Truelove, a biological oceanographer at MBARI and the lead author of the paper.（“我们知道eDNA是研究海洋群落的一个非常强大的工具，但我们一直受到使用昂贵的载人研究船所能完成的限制。现在，自主技术正在帮助我们更好地利用我们的时间和资源来研究以前未调查的海洋区域”，MBARI的生物海洋学家、该论文的主要作者Kobun Truelove说）”可以推论出，自主技术更加经济、高效。故选A项。
27．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段“In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine systems, a new study published in the journal Environmental DNA details how Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute(MBARI) researchers are using autonomous underwater robots to sample environmental DNA(eDNA), which allows scientists to detect the presence of aquatic species from the tiny bits of genetic material they leave behind. ”（在监测海洋系统生物多样性方面迈出了重要一步，发表在《环境DNA》杂志上的一项新研究详细介绍了蒙特利湾水族馆研究所(MBARI)的研究人员如何使用自主水下机器人对环境DNA进行采样，这使得科学家能够从水生物种留下的微小遗传物质中检测到它们的存在。）可知，本文主要介绍了对环境DNA进行采样以监测海洋健康的最新技术。所以，用C项“Robots Sample eDNA to Monitor Ocean Health”作为本文的题目，与文章主题相符合。故选C项。
28．C 29．D 30．C 31．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一家名为Loon的公司正与肯尼亚第三大手机服务公司合作，利用气球向肯尼亚各地的人们传送互联网。
28．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The company is using balloons to deliver the Internet to people across Kenya.(该公司正在利用气球向肯尼亚各地的人们传送互联网。)”和第二段中“Loon’s balloons are basically floating cell towers. ..Loon is using 35 balloons to make the Internet easily accessible around 50,000 square kilometers of Kenya.(Loon的气球基本上就是漂浮的信号塔……Loon正在使用35个气球使肯尼亚大约5万平方公里的土地上的互联网更容易访问。)”可知，浮动信号塔的作用是为肯尼亚人带来互联网接入。故选C。
29．主旨大意题。根据第三段中“In fact, Internet service delivery from the stratosphere (平流层) is highly effective. Rather than fight against the wind, the balloon teaches itself to find a favorable wind current. At altitude, network coverage footprints can be more widespread, and coverage can be shifted as demand changes. In addition, there’s less ground-based engineering construction; developers can avoid more trouble in laying cables or wires. More importantly, service interruptions are possibly more controllable. A provider doesn’t have to trace faults through remote ground infrastructure (设施). Backup balloons could be staged, waiting to be placed into service.(事实上，从平流层提供互联网服务是非常有效的。气球不是与风作斗争，而是教会自己找到一个有利的风流。在海拔高度，网络覆盖足迹可以更加广泛，覆盖范围可以随着需求的变化而变化。此外，地基工程建设较少，开发商可以避免铺设电缆或电线的更多麻烦。更重要的是，服务中断可能更容易控制。供应商不必通过远程地面基础设施跟踪故障。备用气球可以安排好，等待投入使用。)”可知，第三段主要介绍了使用气球传送网络的好处，故选D。
30．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Many people will be watching Loon’s Kenya project carefully to see if it succeeds in a way that could be repeated in other countries.(许多人将仔细观察Loon的肯尼亚项目，看看它是否能取得成功，可以让其他国家复制。)”可推知，人们对Loon未来的计划有所期待，故选C。
31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“A company called Loon is partnering with Telkom Kenya, Kenya’s third-largest cell service company. The company is using balloons to deliver the Internet to people across Kenya.(一家名为Loon 的公司正与肯尼亚第三大手机服务公司 Telkom Kenya合作。该公司正在利用气球向肯尼亚各地的人们传送互联网。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一家名为Loon的公司正与肯尼亚第三大手机服务公司合作，利用气球向肯尼亚各地的人们传送互联网，B项“肯尼亚由气球提供的互联网服务”适合作文章标题，故选B。
32．D 33．D 34．A 35．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了加拿大漂流者救护了一只郊狼崽的故事。
32．细节理解题。根据第一段“A Canadian named Justin was fishing during a recent rafting (漂流) trip on the Red Deer and South Saskatchewan Rivers when he heard something noisy in the water. He saw a nose barely above the water. Unable to tell what kind of animal it was in the dark and water, Justin reached for the animal but ended up falling out of his raft in the freezing cold river.(一位名叫贾斯汀的加拿大人最近在红鹿河和南萨斯喀彻温河漂流时，听到水中有声音。他看到一只鼻子刚好露出水面。贾斯汀无法分辨在黑暗和水中它是什么动物，他伸手去抓那只动物，结果却在冰冷的河水中从木筏上掉了下来。)”可知，贾斯汀钓鱼的时候，发现一只动物在河里挣扎，故选D项。
33．推理判断题。根据第二段“Justin had experience with CPR and pushed on its belly in hopes of revival(贾斯汀有过心肺复苏术的经验，并推按压它的腹部希望复活)”可知作者提到“The pup was lucky again(小动物又一次幸运了)”的目的是表达了贾斯汀不但救它出水，而且还懂得知道复活的医学技巧，故选D项。
34．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The little pup would eat with Justin and sleep in his backpack. Justin wrapped him in his jacket when it was cold.(小动物会和贾斯汀一起吃饭，睡在他的背包里。天冷的时候贾斯汀把他裹在夹克里)”可推理出贾斯汀是一个很有爱心的人，故选A项。
35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“According to WRSOS president Bonnie Dell, YipYip quickly befriended the other adopted coyote pups. “He is wilding up and has a healthy fear of humans now.( 据WRSOS总裁Bonnie Dell说，YipYip很快就和其他被收养的郊狼幼崽交上了朋友。“他现在很狂野，对人类有着健康状况下的恐惧)”可推理出，郊狼幼崽目前状况已经恢复正常，故选C项。
36．A 37．B 38．A 39．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了研究发现父亲花时间与孩子玩耍能够帮助孩子发展自我控制能力。
36．细节理解题。根据第二段中“They were most interested in understanding how playtime between dads and their kids translated into kids’ development. (他们最感兴趣的是了解父亲和孩子之间的玩耍时间如何转化为孩子的发展。)”可知，研究人员关注的是父亲与孩子玩耍如何影响孩子的成长。故选A项。
37．细节理解题。根据第五段中“Physical play creates fun, exciting situations in which children have to apply self-regulation. (身体游戏创造了有趣、令人兴奋的环境，孩子们必须运用自我调节。)”和“They learn from their mistakes and the reactions they get from others. If they react the wrong way, they might get scolded, but it’s not the end of the world — and next time they might remember to behave differently.(他们从自己的错误和别人的反应中学习。如果他们的反应不对，他们可能会被骂，但这并不是世界末日，下次他们可能会记得采取不同的行为。)”可知，孩子们通过试验和错误学会自我调节。故选B项。
38．词句猜测题。划线词句后文“Children are likely to benefit most if they are given different ways to play and interact. (如果给孩子们不同的玩耍和互动方式，他们可能会受益最多。)”可得出父母和孩子玩耍和互动时，可能会有不同的偏好，从而推知划线词句“Different parents may have slightly different inclinations when it comes to playing with children, but part of being a parent is stepping outside your comfort zone (不同的父母在和孩子玩耍时可能会有稍微不同的inclinations，但作为父母的一部分就是要走出你的舒适区)”其中划线词汇应为“偏好”的意思。故选A项。
39．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Children whose fathers make time to play with them from a very young age may find it easier control their behavior as they grow up, research suggests. (研究表明，如果孩子的父亲在他们很小的时候就抽出时间和他们一起玩，他们长大后会发现更容易控制自己的行为。)”可知，作者打算通过文章告诉我们父亲与孩子的玩耍有助于孩子培养自我控制能力。故选D项。
40．D 41．B 42．C 43．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了José Andrés带着女儿一起游历西班牙，品尝了当地的美食。
40．细节理解题。根据第二段“In the show, he travels with his three America-raised daughters through Spain. Andrés always goes into a restaurant kitchen in Spain and sees a large eel (鳗鱼). Andrés watches as cooks prepare the eel.(在节目中，他带着三个在美国长大的女儿游历了西班牙。在西班牙，Andrés总是走进一家餐厅的厨房，看到一条大鳗鱼。Andrés看着厨师们准备鳗鱼)”可知，José Andrés的新电视节目可以归类为美食之旅。故选D。
41．细节理解题。根据第四段“José Andrés has a deep love for food and for where it comes from. He includes both respected restaurants and street food in the new show. Tapas, which are small plates of food often served in Spanish restaurants, are a good representation of Andrés’ philosophy on eating.(José Andrés对食物和食物的来源有着深厚的热爱。他在新节目中包括了受人尊敬的餐馆和街头小吃。西班牙餐前小吃是西班牙餐馆里经常供应的小盘食物，它很好地代表了安德里萨斯的饮食哲学)”可知，José Andrés在新节目中引入西班牙餐前小吃是为了表示他对西班牙美食的热爱。故选B。
42．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Everybody thinks that we have to travel to the remote parts of the world, have some thrilling memories or take some wonderful photos. However, the excitement is not in places but these things. The excitement is within ourselves(每个人都认为我们必须去世界的偏远地区旅行，留下一些激动人心的回忆，或者拍一些精彩的照片。然而，令人兴奋的不是地方，而是这些东西。兴奋就在我们内心)”可知，根据José Andrés的说法，获得兴奋的最佳方式是用心去探索各种事物。故选C。
43．主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“Eating tapas, he goes from place to place eating many things, cold and hot, fish and meat and vegetables. During it all, José Andrés supports Spanish cuisine, and he thinks it is really the pride of his life. In Valencia, the travelers ate paella, a traditional Spanish rice dish.(吃西班牙小吃，他从一个地方到另一个地方吃很多东西，冷的和热的，鱼，肉和蔬菜。在这一切中，José Andrés支持西班牙美食，他认为这是他一生的骄傲。在瓦伦西亚，这些旅行者们吃了西班牙传统米饭海鲜饭)”结合文章主要说明了José Andrés带着女儿一起游历西班牙，品尝了当地的美食。可知，José和他的女儿的故事告诉我们他们在穿过西班牙的路上品尝食物的故事。故选A。
44．B 45．C 46．A 47．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。针对美国青少年吸电子烟泛滥的现象，美国政府联邦法将购买烟草的规定年龄从18岁提高到21岁。
44．细节理解题。根据第二段末句“The law also includes e-cigarette, not just traditional tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars , adding regulation to this industry, which has developed largely unchecked.(该法律还包括电子烟，而不仅仅是香烟和雪茄等传统烟草产品，为这个在很大程度上不受约束地发展起来的行业增加了监管)”可知，新的法律约束的不仅是传统烟草产品还有电子烟。故选B。
45．词义猜测题。根据第三段末句“Raising the age one can buy tobacco is intended to avoid what many people are calling an epidemic, which is doing great harm to the health of American teenagers. (提高购买烟草的年龄是为了避免许多人所说的一种epidemic，这对美国青少年的健康造成了极大的危害)”可知，空后的非限制性定语从句解释划线词：对青少年的健康造成了极大的危害。由此可知，划线词应为“疾病”。故选C。
46．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Those in favor of e-cigarette have made it clear that they support raising the legal age permission for buying and using tobacco, arguing that e-cigarette products are never designed for young people. Some anti-cigarette (反对吸烟) people have expressed their doubt of this opinion. (那些支持电子烟的人明确表示，他们支持提高购买和使用烟草的法定年龄许可，认为电子烟产品从来不是为年轻人设计的。一些反烟人士对这一观点表示怀疑)”可知，支持电子烟的人认为电子烟产品不是为年轻人设计的，而反烟人士对这一观点表示怀疑，说明反烟人士认为电子烟产品是为年轻人设计的。故选A。
47．推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句“According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, 27.5% of U. S. high school students have used e-cigarette in the past month. Raising the age one can buy tobacco is intended to avoid what many people are calling an epidemic, which is doing great harm to the health of American teenagers. (根据美国卫生与公众服务部的数据，27.5%的美国高中生在过去一个月里吸过电子烟。提高购买烟草的年龄是为了避免许多人所说的一种流行病，这种流行病对美国青少年的健康造成了极大的危害)”可知，本句介绍电子烟对青少年健康造成了极大的危害。由此推知，本文可能摘自报纸上的健康部分。故选C。
48．D 49．B 50．D 51．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了主要几个国家卫星导航系统的发展，着重介绍了中国在卫星导航系统的发展成就。
48．细节理解题。根据第二段“A satnav system uses groups of satellites. They send information to a receiver (接收器), such as your smartphone. Then they can find where you are. (卫星导航系统使用一组卫星。它们将信息发送到接收器，比如你的智能手机。这样他们就能找到你了)”可知，通过使用卫星，卫星导航系统可以在全球范围内正确工作。故选D。
49．词句猜测题。根据第二段“A satnav system uses groups of satellites. They send information to a receiver (接收器), such as your smartphone. Then they can find where you are. (卫星导航系统使用一组卫星。它们将信息发送到接收器，比如你的智能手机。这样他们就能找到你了)”以及划线词上文“The US has put 24 satellites into space to make sure GPS can”和后文“a person correctly and globally”可知，美国发射的24颗卫星，可以确保GPS能够在全球范围内准确定位一个人。由此可知，划线词意思是“定位”。故选B。
50．细节理解题。根据第三段“The US has put 24 satellites into space to make sure GPS can locate a person correctly and globally. Likewise, Russia’s GLONASS and European Union’s Galileo can also work globally.(美国已经向太空发射了24颗卫星，以确保GPS能够在全球范围内准确定位一个人。同样，俄罗斯的GLONASS系统和欧盟的伽利略系统也可以在全球范围内工作)”以及第四段“But China is catching up, building its own BeiDou Navigation Satellite System.(但中国正在迎头赶上，建立自己的北斗导航卫星系统)”可知，美国、俄罗斯还有中国是建立了卫星导航系统国家，韩国还没有建立。故选D。
51．细节理解题。根据第四段“BeiDou is China’s homegrown satnav system, reported Xinhua.(据新华社报道，北斗是中国自主研发的卫星导航系统)”可知，北斗卫星是中国制造的。故选C。
52．A 53．C 54．D 55．B 56．G

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述学会高效学习对学生的重要性，并介绍良好学习习惯养成的 5个方面。
52．根据下文的举例说明内容“For example, plan to read one chapter of a book each evening rather than think about reading the whole book over the weekend.(例如，计划每天晚上读一本书的一个章节，而不是想着在周末读完整本书)”以及上文的“Always set a realistic work target.(始终设定一个现实的工作目标)”可知，作者建议在制定目标时不要想到一次性做得很多，要切合实际。A选项“不要试图做太多”符合语境，故选A项。
53．空格位于句首，应为该段的主题句。结合下文的举例“For example, stop fora cup of coffee or tea, or listen to a favorite piece of music after one hour’s study.(例如，在一个小时的学习后，停下来喝杯咖啡或茶，或听一首喜欢的音乐)”以及次标题关键词“Rewards(奖励)”可知，此处指自己给自己定一个奖励制度，通过小小的奖励来保持良好的工作状态。C选项“为你的工作制定一个小奖励制度”符合语境，故选C项。
54．根据上文的“Make sure you choose a suitable time to study, i. e. when it is quiet and when you are most alert.(确保你选择一个合适的时间学习，也就是安静的时候和你最清醒的时候)”以及次标题关键词“Timing”可知，该选项跟“time”有关，再结合下文的“do not find reasons to put off getting started.(不要找理由推迟开始的时间)”可以推断该句讲的是：除了要选好学习时间，还要养成良好的习惯，做事要有规律。D选项“如果你计划在某个时间开始工作”符合语境，故选D项。
55．根据本段内容“A large task such as researching a new topic for an essay can be so flaunting, in fact, that it can be difficult to sit clown and make a start. Break the larger task down into several smaller ones. For example, make a list of questions that you will have to deal with in your essay, and then approach each question separately.(一项大的任务，比如为一篇文章研究一个新的主题，实际上可能是如此的炫耀，以至于很难坐下来开始。把大任务分解成几个小任务。例如，列出你在文章中必须处理的问题，然后分别处理每个问题)”可知，空格位于句尾，应为该段的结论句。根据该段的描述，此句应为大任务分解的结果和好处：便于管理。B选项“这使工作更容易管理”符合语境，故选B项。
56．从句式和逻辑关系上看，该句与上句“The books you are studying won’t always present information in a way that suits your learning style.(你正在学习的书不会总是以适合你学习风格的方式呈现信息)”构成并列关系，都是讲述记笔记的好处，“It is also a good idea”就是关键词。两句中的“it”都是指“spending time making notes and organizing them in a way that suits you best”(花时间做笔记并以最适合你的方式组织它们)。G选项“花时间做笔记是值得的”符合语境，故选G项。
57．B 58．B 59．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了五个度假地的信息和联系方式。
57．细节理解题。根据第一部分“Discover the beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel with the guidebook from Lonely Planet. It’s packed full of information on what to do and see plus advice on the top places to travel around.(用《孤独星球》的指南书探索迈尔斯堡和萨尼贝尔的海滩。它充满了关于做什么和看什么的信息，以及关于最佳旅行地点的建议)”可知，有了《孤独星球》的旅行指南，你就可以探索海滩了。故选B。
58．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Find your happy place here in Kansas City, Kansas: shopping, history, sports, festivals, waterparks, and the arts. We’ll have you smiling from ear to ear. Come On! Get Happy. Ask for a free Visitors Guide at 800-264-1563.(在堪萨斯城找到你的快乐之地：购物、历史、体育、节日、水上乐园和艺术。我们会让你笑得合不拢嘴的。来吧！得到快乐。拨打800-264-1563索取免费的游客指南)”可知，如果你对购物和艺术感兴趣，可以拨打800-264-1563。故选B。
59．推理判断。根据标题“Visitors Guide(游客指南)”结合文章主要介绍了五个度假地的信息和联系方式。可推知，想要度假的人会读这篇广告。故选D。
60．D 61．A 62．B 63．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了互联网的历史发展以及对人类社会的影响。
60．细节理解题。根据第三段“Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s.(当许多人发现互联网是在20世纪60年代建立起来的时候，他们感到很惊讶)”可知，互联网已经有大约60年（2023-1960）历史了。故选D。
61．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“By the start of 1990s, computers became cheaper and easier to use.(到20世纪90年代初，电脑变得更便宜，更容易使用)”可知，A选项“它们变得更便宜，更容易使用”正确。故选A。
62．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today it is easy to get online and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day. Sending e-mails is more and more popular among young people. The Internet has now become one of the most important parts of people’s life.(今天很容易上网，据说每天有数百万人使用互联网。发电子邮件在年轻人中越来越流行。互联网现在已经成为人们生活中最重要的一部分)”可推知，人们将越来越依赖互联网。故选B。
63．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Actually, we are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet?(事实上，我们都在忙着谈论和使用互联网，但我们中有多少人知道互联网的历史？)”结合文章主要介绍了互联网的历史发展以及对人类社会的影响。可知，C选项“互联网的历史”最符合文章标题。故选C。
64．D 65．B 66．A 67．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章对“人类为什么要探索太空？”这一问题进行了回答并进行了简要说明。
64．细节理解题，根据第二段“Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings.( 也许最好的答案在于我们作为人类的基因构成)”可知，第一段提出的问题的答案是人类的本性。故选D项。
65．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives.( 这些技术可能具有医学应用，可以改善我们的生活长度或质量)”以及下文“The technical improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems have long been in effect.( 地震预报、天气预报卫星和通信系统的技术改进长期以来一直有效)”可知，对太空的探索促进了医学应用、地震预报、天气预报等领域的发展，可推理出划线词的含义应为“意想不到的好处”含义。故选B项。
66．推理判断题。根据第一段“Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth?( 人类为什么要探索太空？为什么要花费金钱、时间和精力来探索和研究那些没有什么明显好处的东西？为什么资源应该花在太空上，而不是花在地球上的条件和人身上？)”、第二段“Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings.( 也许最好的答案在于我们作为人类的基因构成)”、第四段“Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found.( 勘探还可以发现矿产和其他潜在资源)”以及最后一段“While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.( 虽然太空可能有许多关于宇宙是如何形成或如何运作的奇迹和解释，但它也有危险。危险是存在的，但知识可以帮助人类生存。如果没有跨越太空的能力，拯救我们自己的机会可能就不存在)”可知，本文在第一段提出了“人类为什么要探索太空？”这一话题，后面段落对这个问题进行了回答，分析四个选项，A项“A class presentation(课堂报告)”最有可能是这篇文章的适用情境。故选A项。
67．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth?( 人类为什么要探索太空？为什么要花费金钱、时间和精力来探索和研究那些没有什么明显好处的东西？为什么资源应该花在太空上，而不是花在地球上的条件和人身上？)”、第二段“Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings.( 也许最好的答案在于我们作为人类的基因构成)”、第四段“Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found.( 勘探还可以发现矿产和其他潜在资源)”以及最后一段“While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.( 虽然太空可能有许多关于宇宙是如何形成或如何运作的奇迹和解释，但它也有危险。危险是存在的，但知识可以帮助人类生存。如果没有跨越太空的能力，拯救我们自己的机会可能就不存在)”可知，本文在第一段提出了“人类为什么要探索太空？”这一话题，后面段落对这个问题进行了回答，因此本文最佳标题为“人类为什么要探索太空？”。故选C项。
68．B 69．D 70．C 71．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了锡瓦绿洲中种植椰枣的情况，包括种植方法、种植历史、生长周期和产量、多种用途，以及现在面临的发展困境。
68．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Since ancient times, the oasis has hosted farms producing some of the most valuable dates in Egypt, and sugary dates have appeared on Egyptians’ tables.（自古以来，这片绿洲就孕育出生产埃及最有价值的枣子的农场，椰枣出现在埃及人的餐桌上。）”可知，椰枣已经存在很长时间了。故选B项。
69．推理判断题。根据第二段中“However, with local people’s efforts, the Siwa oasis contains complex agricultural fields, where date trees, crops and other plants grow in harmony.（然而，在当地人的努力下，锡瓦绿洲包含了复杂的农田，枣树、农作物和其他植物在这里和谐生长。）”和“To make a new piece of field, farmers first remove the top soil and replace it with a mixture of sand and waste matter from animals. The first plants are medicinal plants. Then, farmers plant date trees and olive trees.（为了开辟一块新的土地，农民们首先除去表层土壤，用沙子和动物排泄物的混合物取而代之。第一批植物是药用植物。然后，农民种植枣树和橄榄树。）”可知，当地的农民运用智慧巧妙地在沙漠中种植出植物，并通过努力发展出这片植物和谐生产的农业。由此可知，锡瓦之行中令作者印象深刻的是当地农民对农业的智慧和贡献。故选D项。
70．主旨大意题。根据第四段“The dates can be eaten fresh, or made dry. Every part of the date tree is significant in Siwa, from leaves made into beds and boxes to wood used to build houses. And then, of course, there’s the fruit itself. The dates can be cooked with goat meat or mixed with eggs for breakfast. They can also be mixed with flour, water, and olive oil, and boiled slowly to make a local dessert.（椰枣可以生吃，也可以晒干吃。在锡瓦，枣树的每一部分都很重要，从用来做床和盒子的叶子到用来盖房子的木头。当然，还有果实本身。椰枣可以和山羊肉一起煮，也可以和鸡蛋一起做早餐。它们也可以与面粉、水和橄榄油混合，慢慢煮成当地的甜点。）”可知，本段介绍了椰枣树各个部分的用途，叶子、木头和果实都可以为当地人的生活服务。故选C项。
71．词义猜测题。根据最后一段中“Local farmers once developed many unique date varieties, which their camels carried to Cairo. But later many of those varieties perished. And today only several major varieties remain and some have become quite rare and been at risk.（当地农民曾经培育出许多独特的椰枣品种，用骆驼把它们运到开罗。但后来这些品种中的许多都……了。今天，只剩下几个主要品种，有些品种变得非常罕见，处于危险之中。）”可知，曾经椰枣品种丰富，如今只剩下几个品种。由此推知，许多品种都灭绝了，perish“灭绝”与die out意思一致。故选A项。
72．A 73．D 74．C 75．B

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述给孩子们的短篇小说可以给他们提供很多乐趣和娱乐，也教会他们重要的人生价值观。
72．细节理解题。根据第二段“Then there is The Boy Who Cried Wolf, a classic Aesop’s fable which shows kids the importance of always telling the truth. (还有《狼来了》，这是一部经典的伊索寓言，向孩子们展示了永远说实话的重要性)”可知，《狼来了》向孩子们展示了永远说实话的重要性。故选A。
73．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Short stories not only keep kids entertained, but they also help to develop their sense of imagination and creative way of thinking. You can also make up some short stories of your own and spend some quality time with your kids. (短篇小说不仅让孩子们娱乐，而且有助于培养他们的想象力和创造性思维方式。你也可以自己编一些短篇小说，和孩子们共度美好时光)”可知，作者对短篇小说是支持的态度。故选D。
74．推理判断题。根据第三段“Ghost stories can be really entertaining and most kids enjoy them. While telling such kinds of stories, you should raise and lower your voice properly and make expressions suitable to what is happening in the story. (鬼故事真的很有趣，大多数孩子都很喜欢。在讲这类故事时，你应该适当地提高和降低声音，并做出适合故事中发生的事情的表达)”和最后一段“Short stories not only keep kids entertained, but they also help to develop their sense of imagination and creative way of thinking. You can also make up some short stories of your own and spend some quality time with your kids. (短篇小说不仅让孩子们娱乐，而且有助于培养他们的想象力和创造性思维方式。你也可以自己编一些短篇小说，和孩子们共度美好时光)”推知，这篇文章是写给父母的。故选C。
75．细节理解题。根据第三段“Ghost stories can be really entertaining and most kids enjoy them. While telling such kinds of stories, you should raise and lower your voice properly and make expressions suitable to what is happening in the story. (鬼故事真的很有趣，大多数孩子都很喜欢。在讲这类故事时，你应该适当地提高和降低声音，并做出适合故事中发生的事情的表达)”，第四段“Historical stories can help children understand the lives of great leaders and heroes of the past. This will not only help show useful values to children, but also help them perform better in the subject of history. (历史故事可以帮助孩子们了解过去伟大领袖和英雄的生活。这不仅有助于向孩子们展示有用的价值观，也有助于他们在历史科目上表现得更好)”和第五段“In stories related to nature, you would be describing famous rivers, mountains and seas. Tell kids what nature has given us and how we should protect it for our own good. (在与自然有关的故事中，你会描述著名的河流、山脉和海洋。告诉孩子们大自然给了我们什么，为了我们自己的利益，我们应该如何保护它)”可知，这篇文章提到了鬼故事、历史故事和与自然有关的故事三种短篇小说。故选B。
76．C 77．B 78．A 79．D

【导语】本文是说明文。一个新的研究结果表明不吃早餐，心脏病的风险更高，本文以此展开谈论，主要讲述了一项研究的结果，以及不吃早餐的消极影响。
76．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A study of 27,000 men showed those skipping (不吃) breakfast were at a greater risk of heart problems. (一项针对27000名男性的研究表明，不吃早餐的人患心脏病的风险更大)”以及下文多次提及的breakfast和heart problems可知，本文主要探讨早餐对于心脏健康的重要性。故选C。
77．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The take-home message is to eat in the morning when you wake up, preferably within an hour.(最重要的是早上醒来时吃东西，最好是在一个小时内)”可知，Dr Leah Cahill认为最好在醒来一小时之内吃早餐。故选B。
78．词义猜测题。根据第一段的“breakfast helped people resist sugary snacks(早餐帮助人们抵制含糖零食)”以及本段tempting之前的less一词可知，吃早餐可以减少临近中午时饼干对自己的诱惑。故此处tempting有“有诱惑力的；有吸引力的”之意。故选A。
79．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“These researchers only looked at men aged over 45, so we would need to see further research to prove that breakfast has the same effect on the heart health of other groups of people.(这些研究人员只研究了45岁以上的男性，所以我们需要进一步的研究来证明早餐对其他人群的心脏健康也有同样的影响)”可知，Victoria Taylor认为研究者在该项研究中应该对其他年龄群体展开调查。故选D。