河北高考英语阅读理解专项训练

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The English language is constantly evolving (演变), and there are a great number of words out there that don’t mean what they used to. We’re talking about common words that you use every day. We take them for granted, but at some point in history, their meanings totally changed, and they all originally meant something much different.
Generally speaking, the word “nice” is one with good meanings. However, back in the late 12th century, if someone said you were “nice”, it was far from nice. Way back when, “nice”was used to mean “foolish” and “stupid”. Later on in the 13th century, “nice” came to mean “shy”, and during the 14th century, it even meant “being careful”. But finally in the 18th century, it changed to the kinder definition we know today, and ever since then, people have been using it in a popular way.
All of us get sad every now and then. It’s a normal part of life. A loved one passes away, we get overlooked for that big promotion at work, or the grocery store is out of your favorite flavor of Hawaiian Punch. These are all things that can make us very sad. However, once upon a time, “sad” had a very different definition. Back in the 1300s, it was the perfect word if you’d eaten too much food at dinner. Through the years, the definition of “sad” changed to “heavy” and then “tired”, all before evolving into the word we use today.
“Awful” is perhaps the one word on this list that should have stuck with its original meaning. While today it means “bad” or “terrible”,  “awful” used to mean “awe-inspiring” or “full of awe”. In other words, if something was “awful”, then it was worthy of respect or even fear. However, over the years, “awful” has come to have a completely opposite meaning.
1．How many examples are given to support the topic of this text?
A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.
2．What did “nice” mean in the 14th century?
A．Stupid. B．Foolish. C．Being careful. D．Terrible.
3．If you’d eaten too much at dinner, which word did you use in the 14th century?
A．Nice. B．Sad. C．Awful. D．Heavy.
4．Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A．Words That Originally Meant Something Different
B．Words with Opposite Meanings
C．Languages Seldom Change in History
D．Don’t Take the Meanings of Words for Granted

Best devices for students 2023
External hard drive
Price: about £50
The last thing you want is for your laptop to break (or get stolen) and to lose all of your work as a result. An external hard drive like this one from Western Digital can store a backup copy of pretty much your entire laptop.
Amazon Kindle
Price: about £130
Even if you’re a die-hard fan of physical books, the pain of carrying university textbooks around every day might change you.
The latest model of the Kindle Paper white comes with Bluetooth and a front-lit screen that has an adjustable warm light and, as is the case with most e-readers, the battery can last for weeks on a single charge.
Tile Mate key finder
Price: about £20
If you’re the kind of person who’s always losing stuff — particularly your phone or keys — then this little device could be a lifesaver.
Attach your Tile Mate key ring to your set of keys, and you can use the Tile Mate app to locate them if you happen to lose them.
And best of all, if you’ve got your keys but can’t find your phone, hitting the button on the Tile Mate key ring will make your phone ring — even when it’s on silent.Genius.
WiFi range extender
Price: about £35
All too often, the routers supplied by broadband companies aren’t quite up to the job.
We’ve used this WiFi range extender from NETGEAR and can confirm that it does a great job of improving the WiFi signal around the house. It plugs straight into the wall, and although you might need to trial a couple of different locations before finding the perfect position, you should notice the difference straight away.
5．What is the price of an external hard drive?
A．About £20. B．About £35.
C．About £50. D．About £130.
6．What is the most striking feature of the Tile Mate key finder?
A．It can be attached to your keys.
B．It can be located very easily.
C．It can save your life in time of emergency.
D．It can make your phone ring — even when it’s on silent.
7．What is most needed by someone whose flat receives very poor broadband signal?
A．External hard drive. B．Amazon Kindle.
C．Tile Mate key finder. D．WiFi range extender.

Call for Entries: Young Women Writers Competition
Guardian Weekend magazine is launching a writing competition for UK women aged 16-21 on the theme of “Conversations”.
How to Enter
All you have to do is submit a 700-word personal essay that shows off your talents-on the theme of “Conversations”. Did you have an unforgettable conversation with your grandmother about her youth that changed how you viewed her? Do you find having certain conversations really hard, and if so, why? Is there a conversation you regret, or one you regret you never had? We’re keen to hear about your personal experiences.
The Prizes
There will be one winner and two runners-up. The three winners will each receive £250. The winners will be notified by email or telephone on or before June 30, 2023 and given details of how to claim their prizes. As part of the editing process, the three winners will participate in a video call with a Guardian Weekend editor to discuss and edit their essay for publication. The one overall winner will also receive a one-to-one workshop with an editor.
Rules
Follow all the rules carefully to prevent disqualification.
■Only one entry is permitted per person. Entries on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed.
■The competition opens at 9:00 am on May 22, 2023 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on June 9, 2023. Entries received outside this time period will not be considered.
■Your entry must not be copied, and must not contain any third-party materials or content that you do not have permission to use.
■You must include your name, age and contact details, including your email address and phone number.
8．What’s the theme of the writing competition?
A．Regrets. B．Conversations.
C．Grandmother’s youth. D．Personal experiences.
9．What extra prize will the overall winner receive?
A．An additional £250.
B．A video of the competition.
C．A prior notification of the win.
D．A one-to-one workshop with an editor.
10．Which of the following will result in disqualification?
A．Co-authoring an entry.
B．Including contact details.
C．Mailing your entry on June l, 2023.
D．Using others’ content with permission.

My eighteen-year-old daughter Julia called twenty minutes after she left, saying she had an accident. I grabbed my shoes and was in the car in less than a minute. When I finally saw her, I hugged her tightly. Then I looked at the other driver. Learning that he fell asleep behind the wheel at about seventy miles an hour when the speed limit was forty-five, I could have choked him.
“It could have been worse,” I reminded myself as she cried all the way to the doctor’s office. Luckily, four days after the accident, Julia felt better. At her appointment, her doctor cleared her to resume normal activities, including driving. But I could tell by her look that she had no intention of getting behind the wheel.
Later that day, I sat with Julia as she spoke on the phone with our insurance agent. On the phone, she was professional, telling the agent what had happened in a clear, brief way. I realized she sounded like an adult. And adults drive cars. I realized that no matter how I felt about it, allowing Julia to give in to her fear wasn’t good for her. When she hung up, I hugged her. “You’re stronger than you think,” I said. “And tomorrow you’re going to drive my car and meet your friends for lunch. You just have to push through the fear and do it, and it will get easier each time you do.” I ignored the fear in her eyes and the way my heart  sped up when I thought about Julia behind the wheel again.
The next day, Julia drove my car to meet her friends. As I watched her leave, I felt nervous and proud. She texted me when she got to the restaurant, and I felt my heart rate return to normal. The tears I’d been holding back all week flooded my eyes. Watching her leave the house without me for the first time since the accident was frightening, but it was also necessary.
11．What was the author’s reaction to the driver’s behavior?
A．She almost burst with anger. B．She felt guilty for her daughter.
C．She felt sympathy for him. D．She was choked with sorrow.
12．What did the doctor suggest to Julia?
A．Staying away from driving. B．Attending a driving lesson.
C．Contacting the insurance agent. D．Retaking her routine activities.
13．What did the author realize when Julia spoke on the phone?
A．The driver took the blame for the accident.
B．The accident had been worse than expected.
C．Julia should overcome the fear to drive.
D．Julia was smart to deal with any trouble.
14．Why did the author cry at Julia’s text?
A．Julia was good at learning to drive.
B．Julia recovered mentally and physically.
C．Julia had supportive friends and parents.
D．Julia could look after herself when driving.

Whether you re looking forward to your state’s fair or you plan to travel to a faraway fair, we’ve rounded up a complete list of state fairs happening in 2023. If your state fair’s dates aren’t listed yet, don’t hesitate to bookmark this page as we will update it regularly!
●Kentucky State Fair, Sacramento, 19th June 2023
Each day of the Kentucky State Fair is a whole new experience. Packed with different music, competitions, animals, shows and more. You could visit all 11 days and every one of them would be unique!
PRICING: Tickets are $ 12.50 each online and $ 15.50 each at the gate. Children 4 and under are free and do not require a ticket,
●New York State Fair, 23rd August 2023
The first New York State Fair began with a pen full of pigs and cattle. But how things have changed! Prepare to be amazed at 30 + food vendors, raise a glass to a bright summer ahead, tap your toes to live music on three stages, enjoy activities and attractions for the whole family and so much more!
PRICING: Free
●Colorado State Fair, 25th August 2023
This year’s Colorado State Fair will be started by Gabriel Iglesias’ live performance. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, “He was so funny!” Come and see him in person.
PRICING: Adult Gate Admission — $ 9 through August 24, $ 15 starting August 25th. Children4 &. under are FREE (when accompanied by an adult).
●Minnesota State Fair, 25th May 2023
Our largest Milk Run 5K Race ever, presented by By the Yard, will take place on Satur-day, May 27th at 9 a, m.! Come support our nearly 2,000 runners as they race through the fairgrounds,
PRICING: Free
15．How much will you save for a ticket bought online to the Kentucky State Fair?
A．$12. 50. B．$3. C．$15.50. D．$3.50.
16．If you like comedy show you won’t miss________.
A．Kentucky State Fair B．New York State Fair
C．Colorado State Fair D．Minnesota State F air
17．This passage is probably from________.
A．an official website B．a geography textbook
C．a travel magazine D．a news report

We would like to take a look at cashew nut (腰果). If you have been lucky enough to taste one, you will know just how delicious they are. Once you begin eating cashews, it’s very difficult to stop.
Here’s something you may not have known about cashew nuts until now. The cashew nut that you eat is not a nut at all. It’s the seed that grows inside a single nut found beneath a cashew apple from the cashew tree. The red or yellow cashew fruit does not contain any seeds. Technically, that means they are not actually a fruit - even though they look like one. They taste a little like mango with a bit of grapefruit. It is unlikely that you will ever see one outside of Brazil because its skin is very thin. They do not travel well. In Brazil, they are eaten raw, drunk as a juice or turned into a delicious jam.
The nut is very hard. You have to be very careful if you open it. It contains a poison that can badly burn your skin if you come into contact with it. To remove this, the nut has to be roasted at a high temperature for 20 minutes before it is opened. Once roasted, the nut is ready and the cashew is taken out. It has a thin skin around it. This is peeled off (剥掉) carefully to make sure the cashew is not broken. The cashew is then roasted once more in coconut oil for 5 minutes. Then it’s ready to eat. What has just been described is a long process. This is why cashews are expensive.
Cashews are eaten all over the world. They are also popular ingredients (配料) in different styles of cooking, especially in Southeast Asia. Cashews can be found in nut butter, ice cream, cashew milk and also cheese spread! We are thankful to the Portuguese who discovered the cashew tree in Brazil. If it had not been for them, the Brazilians may have kept cashews all to themselves.
18．Which of the following is true about cashew nut?
A．It is a kind of nut. B．It is in limited use.
C．It is easy to get. D．It is mainly grown in Brazil .
19．Why is the cashew nut heated at a high temperature?
A．To harden the nut. B．To let it taste good.
C．To get rid of the poison in it. D．To make it easy to store.
20．The underlined part “burn” in Paragraph3 probably means_____.
A．to protect. B．to enlarge.
C．to make something soft. D．to make something upset.
21．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A．The benefits of eating cashews. B．The popularity of cashews
C．The process of cooking cashews. D．The history of discovering cashews.

Should doctors ever lie to benefit their patient — to speed recovery or to cover the coming of death? In medicine as in law, government, and other lines of work, the requirements of honesty often seem dwarfed (变矮小) by greater needs: the need to protect from bad news or to keep a promise of secrecy; to advance the public interest.
What should doctors say, for example, to a 46-year-old man coming in for a routine physical checkup just before going on vacation with his family who, though he feels in perfect health, is found to have a form of cancer that will cause him to die within six months? Is it best to tell him the truth? If he asks, should the doctor lie to him that he is ill, or minimize seriousness of the illness? Should they at least hide the truth until after the family vacation?
Doctors face such choices often. At times, they see important reasons to lie for the patient’s own sake; in their eyes, such lies differ sharply from self-serving ones.
Studies show that most doctors sincerely believe that the seriously ill patients do not want to know the truth about their condition, and that informing them risks destroying their hope, so that they may recover more slowly, or deteriorate (恶化) faster, perhaps even commit suicide.
But other studies show that, contrary to the belief of many physicians; a great majority of patients do want to be told the truth, even about serious illness, and feel cheated when they learn that they have been misled. We are also learning that truthful information, humanly informed, helps patients deal with illness: help them bear pain better, need less medicine, and even recover faster after operation.
There is great need to discuss this issue openly. Not only in medicine, but in other professions as well, people may find themselves repeatedly in difficulty where serious results seem avoidable only through deception (欺骗). Yet the public has every reason to know professional deception, for such practices are peculiarly likely to become deeply rooted, to spread, and to trust. Neither in medicine, nor in law, government, or the social sciences can there be comfort in the old saying, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.”
22．Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A．All patients really want to know the truth of their condition.
B．Doctors are trained to tell lies about their patients’ diseases.
C．Opinions are divided about professional lies.
D．No discussion is needed about professional lies.
23．For the case mentioned in paragraph 2, most doctors will ____.
A．choose to lie to him about his condition at that moment
B．tell the patient the truth as soon as possible
C．report his disease to the company where he works
D．advise him to shorten the family vacation
24．What does the underlined part “they” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A．The doctors. B．The patients. C．The government. D．The public.
25．From the passage, we can learn that the author’s attitude to professional deception is _____.
A．supportive B．opposed C．indifferent D．shocked

Back from the beach I found an envelope on the doorstep. It was the fifth envelope with my latest photographs. This time I decided to check with the hotel reception. At the reception desk, a middle-aged man introduced himself, “Hello, Ms. Drew. I am Benson living at Room No. 14...I put the envelopes...”
“What the hell? How can you click my snap (快照)... ” I was interrupted by him signaling to walk with him. We silently arrived at Room No.14. A fair, curly haired, ten-year-old girl opened the door.
“This is my daughter Agnes ... She snapped your photographs.”
She smiled bitterly at me and told me I reminded her of her lost mom.
I replied, “ It’s all right honey, if that can make you happy ....”
Day-to-day evening walks made us closer. Agnes saw her mother in me and I reverted (回复) the feelings lovingly. After a week I left as my work in the city had got over. A tearful Agnes bid me goodbye promising in touch.
Each season Agnes greeted me with long mails about “her school”, “her vacation with dad”, “her new year” and much more. The maternal (母亲般的) bond lasted for three years until all my letters were suddenly unanswered. I wondered what could be the reason.
One day my husband came with a plan for the weekend. Then unconsciously we drove down to the beach road heading to the hotel where I met Agnes. A group of girls walled to the seaside with two elderly ladies who looked like their caretakers. A little girl who sat all alone caught my attention. She looked familiar but thin, dark and her face was full of scars (伤疤).
“Agnes... how come? What happened to you?”
Her tearful blue eyes looked sad. One of the caretakers told me that a car accident had killed her dad and this was the first time she responded to any other individual. Agnes lay on my chest deep asleep as I inquired about “orphan (孤儿) adoption formalities”. The little angel hugged, tightly on my shoulders. The sun finally fully emerged out of the vast water expanse to shine brightly over us...
26．What did the author feel when she saw her snaps for the fifth time at the door?
A．She was annoyed. B．She showed no interest.
C．She remained clam. D．She felt surprised.
27．Why does Agnes take photos of the author?
A．To enlarge her social circle. B．To meet her emotional need
C．To show off her photographing skill. D．To satisfy her great curiosity.
28．How did the author meet Agnes three years later?
A．She arranged the meeting. B．A caretaker helped her.
C．Her husband planned it. D．It was a pure chance.
29．What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A．Agnes and Me B．My Adventure
C．A Girl Who Lost Her Parents D．The Life Story of Agnes

Here are four activities in October. Go and get yourself out of your house.
1. Hope with Every Step 5K Race
It will be held on Saturday, October 3 at Taglienti Field on the Spruce Mountain High School campus. This event is held in honor of Josh Brochu, 13 and his sister Brook Brochu, 10, both of whom have a rare disease that affects children. All the money collected from the event will go to the A-T Childrens’ Project, a non-profit (非盈利的) organization which raises money for medical research and health centers. Visit www.atcp.org for more information.
2. A Free Movie Supported by Farmington Baptist Church
It will be shown at 7: 00 pm on October 9 on 194 Whittier Road in Farmington. The movie When the Game Stands Tall tells the true story of the De La Salle Spartans High School football team, which set 151-game winning streak (连胜) record. Football coach Bob Ladouceur’s belief was always. “We don’t expect you to play perfectly, but to give a perfect effort.”
3. Wilton Free Public Library’s Birthday Party
The library is turning 100 years old! All are welcome to attend the party celebrating 100 years of the beautiful library building. From 10:00 am to 1: 00 pm on October 3, families are welcome to come to the library for some food and fun! There will be historical displays, fun book-themed food, face painting, and games and presents for kids. Please come and celebrate!
4. The Fourth Annual Pumpkin Festival
It will take place on Saturday, October 10. There will be various family activities, including movies, dog shows and children’s gifts. All events will take place in the Front Street Neighborhood. For more information, please visit the website: farmingtonpumpkinfestival.net.
30．Money collected by activity 1 would be used _____.
A．to help children who love 5K race. B．to help children with some rare disease.
C．to start a school. D．to start an organization.
31．Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A．Hope with Every Step 5K Race is the name of a famous school.
B．People can attend a music festival at 7: 00 p.m. on October 9 on 194 Whittier Road in Farmington.
C．People can go to Wilton Free Public Library’s birthday party from 10:00 am to 1: 00 pm on October 3.
D．The Fourth Annual Pumpkin Festival will take place every weekend of October.
32．If you enjoy watching films, you can choose to attend_____.
A．Activities 1&3 B．Activities 1&4 C．Activities 2&3 D．Activities 2&4

At the age of 5, most children in the USA start to go to school. Public education is free and most children go to schools near their homes. School in these early years is fun. The children learn to read and write. But they also play games and go on trips. There is no reason at such an early age for him to hit the books.
The situation changes as children become older. The subjects become more difficult. Students must learn about world history, algebra (代数), and the life sciences. Tests become more common. Pressure (压力) is growing to hit the books, study hard, and make progress. However, most serious students only really begin hitting the books for long hours when they reach high school.
High school students who hope to continue their education at a college or university must take a special national test called the S-A-T. The test has two parts. The first part tests the student’s ability with numbers and mathematical skills. The second part tests the student’s ability in the English language.
The S-A-T test is very important. A high school student who gets a high score on the two parts of the test has a good chance to enter a top American college. For this reason, many students hit the books for months to prepare for the S-A-T.
33．The underlined part “hitting the books” in paragraph 2 probably means _____.
A．throwing books around B．studying a subject in a hurry
C．reading books with great effort D．beating books hard
34．The students in high school _____.
A．have to take the S-A-T
B．have to work hard if they want to go on to college
C．don’t hit the books until they pass the S-A-T
D．are all free and happy
35．American children don’t need_____ if they want to study in public schools.
A．to pay for the education
B．to work hard at their lessons
C．to pass the S-A-T test
D．to take many tests
36．Which of the following is True according to the passage?
A．In America the students have to pass a certain test to continue their education.
B．The students needn’t spend much time preparing for the S-A-T.
C．Those who fail in the S-A-T may go to a top college.
D．Young children needn’t work hard at their lessons because education is free.
37．The passage mainly talks about_____.
A．why American students needn’t work hard
B．how American students pass the S-A-T test
C．what American students do to get good scores
D．how American students are educated at school

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. Take some time to find out about how one man, who was determined to change the way we treated our planet, didn’t stop until he had made a difference.
In 1963, Senator Gaylord Nelson wasn’t happy with the earth’s condition. He wanted to clean up the planet, solve pollution and environmental problems. A senator is someone US citizens choose to help make laws, so Gaylord had a lot of power. He went to John F. Kennedy, the President at the time, with his concerns. The President agreed that the planet’s environment was a serious issue, so President Kennedy went around the country on a five-day tour to promote the idea of cleaning up the planet. People began making small changes but it wasn’t enough.
A few years later, Senator Nelson decided to put one day aside every year for the cause of saving the planet. On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. Since then, Earth Day has become an international holiday. People all over the world are doing something to make Earth a cleaner, better place.
A rock band named Dramarama wrote a song about Earth Day in 1993 called What are We Gonna Do. People are paying more and more attention to save the earth.
38．From the passage we know that Mr. Gaylord Nelson _____.
A．had a little power
B．was a President
C．was the first to put forward Earth Day
D．was the first who decided to save the earth
39．According to the passage, which of the following statements is True?
A．Earth Day is an international holiday.
B．Earth Day is a holiday that is only celebrated in the U.S.
C．John F. Kennedy was chosen by the US citizens to make laws.
D．On April 22, 1963, the first Earth Day was celebrated.
40．According to the passage, on Earth Day we should _____.
A．have a good rest at home
B．have a five-day tour
C．choose someone to make laws to protect the earth
D．do something to make the planet a cleaner, better place
41．What is the right order of the following events according to the passage?
①What are We Gonna Do was written．
②The first Earth Day was celebrated．
③Senator Nelson formed the idea of cleaning up the planet．
④Present Kennedy agreed to promote the idea．
A．③④②① B．①③④② C．④①③② D．②④①③
42．Which would be the best title for the passage?
A．Earth Day — Having a good holiday.
B．Earth Day — Cleaning up our planet.
C．Earth Day — Celebrating it.
D．Earth Day — Learning about it.

For many people, Christmas is a time to cozy up inside with yummy treats and pretty decorations while the snow falls outside. However, people living in nursing homes often have few family members to celebrate with.
In 2009, Patricia Gallagher in Philadelphia were aware of this so she decided to bring a Christmas book to different nursing homes and read for people. She said, “I just got this idea in my head to call two nursing homes at random and ask if my mother and I could come and read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.’” The nursing homes were more than happy to welcome her in and the residents of those homes were equally thrilled. Thus, her holiday tradition started.
To go along with the book reading, Patricia brought some of her kids’ stuffed animals so the senior residents could hold them while she read the story.
But, when it was time to pack up and go to the next nursing home, Patricia found that no one wanted to give the stuffed animals back! She said, “It was just a nursing home with a lot of elderly people sitting in wheelchairs. And all of a sudden, the whole room became alive with jingling bells and they really didn’t want to give them back because they thought we had given them a gift.”
Seeing the joy that a simple present can bring, Patricia had the idea to gather stuffed animals and dolls as a gift for senior citizens living in nursing homes. Then, she put an ad up for gently used stuffed animals on a website. It wasn’t long before the local communities and schools started hosting stuffed animal collections on her behalf. In just two years, she collected more than 11,000 stuffed animals to gift people!
With so many stuffed animals, Patricia started offering gifts to people living in homes for veterans (退伍军人) as well. She said, “These stuffed animals not only bring people joy, but bring back the memories of their childhood and give them some comfort.”
43．What did Patricia do in 2009 according to the passage?
A．She found a good job in a nursing home.
B．She spent her holiday reading for the elderly.
C．She visited her best friends in a nursing home.
D．She sent some cute animals to lonely strangers.
44．Why did the seniors refuse to give stuffed animals back?
A．The stuffed animals were broken.
B．The stuffed animals were donated by others.
C．They wanted to purchase the stuffed animals.
D．They regarded the stuffed animals as their gifts.
45．Which of the following can best describe Patricia?
A．Sympathetic and generous. B．Influential and creative.
C．Enthusiastic and genuine. D．Ambitious and. humble.
46．What can be the best title for the text?
A．A Nursing Home Is Many People’s Home
B．The Elderly Deserve More Care And Love
C．A Woman Gifts Stuffed Animals to Senior Citizens
D．A Family Tradition Helps Hundreds of Lonely People

Brian Fischler is blind. He can tell whether it’s light or dark outside, but that’s about it.
“I grew up sighted like everybody, and I was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (视网膜色素变性) at 13,” Fischler says. “And for me, the lights went out about 2009.” Fischler, a New York-based stand-up comedian, has used the app Be My Eyes since it first came out eight years ago. It relies on sighted volunteers to do tasks like describing holiday cards sent in the mail, or telling you whether that can in your cupboard is coconut milk or chicken soup.
Hans Wiberg, a Danish furniture craftsman, created the app after he got tired of calling his friends and family to ask for help to identify things. He spent a couple of years developing it, and the app was launched in 2015.
But eight years later, there’s a twist. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible, app creators are experimenting with an AI version using tech as well as human volunteers. Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley says the argument for AI is that it can do things people cannot. Buckley says, “You can tap into the AI and say, ‘How do I connect to my Sony stereo?’ and furthermore, you can take a picture of your refrigerator and it not only tells you what all the ingredients are but it tells you what you can make for dinner.”
However, he insists that AI won’t completely replace the volunteers who make Be My Eyes so popular. “I hope it ends up being 50-50 because I do think that there is going to be a desire for continued human connection,” Buckley says, “There’s some volunteer feedback we’ve gotten, for example, when they actually get a call they talk about it as the best day of their week.”
47．What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?
A．To bring in the topic. B．To give an example.
C．To introduce a blind man. D．To provide background information.
48．What can be inferred about Wiberg?
A．He might come from America.
B．He might be visually impaired.
C．He was born sighted like ordinary people.
D．He was diagnosed with some deadly disease.
49．What does the underlined word “twist” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．A novel and expensive invention.
B．An efficient and powerful replacement.
C．A superior and demanding application.
D．An unexpected and significant development.
50．Where is the passage probably from?
A．A science magazine. B．A diary entry.
C．A travel website. D．A research paper.

Australia is a fantastic country that boasts a variety of breathtaking natural attractions and cultural hot spots. Here are some of the best tourist destinations to visit in Australia.
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most iconic natural wonders of the world, located off the coast of Queensland. It is the world’s largest coral reef system, home to over 1,500 species of fish and hundreds of different types of coral. Visitors can snorkel or scuba dive to explore the vibrant underwater ecosystem, or take a scenic flight above the reef for a bird’s eye view.
Ayers Rock
Ayers Rock is a large sandstone rock formation located in the heart of the Australian outback (内陆). It is sacred to native Australians, who have lived in the area for over 10,000 years. Visitors can take guided tours to learn about the history and cultural significance of Ayers Rock, or hike around the base of the rock to see its impressive size up close.
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most recognizable landmarks. Completed in 1973, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of modern architecture. Visitors can take a guided tour to learn about the building’s history and design, or attend a performance in one of its many theaters.
The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is a scenic coastal drive that stretches over 240 kilometers along the southern coast of Victoria. It offers stunning views of rough cliffs, primitive beaches, and towering rock formations like the twelve apostles (使徒). Visitors can stop at lookout points along the way, or take a helicopter ride for a truly unforgettable experience.
51．Where can people go to see diverse marine life?
A．Ayers Rock. B．The Great Ocean Road.
C．Sydney Opera House. D．The Great Barrier Reef.
52．What do we know about Ayers Rock?
A．Its landscape was made by hand.
B．It has a history of over 10,000 years.
C．Guided tours are available at Ayers Rock.
D．UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site.
53．What can impress a tourist on the Great Ocean Road?
A．Taking a flight above the road. B．Attending a theater performance.
C．Driving along the coast. D．Diving into the deep sea.

One of the hardest things in life is sticking to a healthy diet. Experts recommend you plan your meals in advance, so you aren’t attracted when faced with less-than-healthy choices. It’s said that the average American eats almost 25 percent of their daily calories from snacking (零食) alone, and snacking is the leading cause of childhood obesity.
Therefore, there are two choices: Stop snacking (hard) or snack healthier (simple). But, for many of us, telling apart what’s “healthy” and how much to consume (消耗) are two different things. But, if you don’t keep the amount in check it can seriously ruin your diet. It’s easy to consume double or triple the amount. If you’re struggling to keep you and your family’s snacking under control, you may be interested in the new online store called NatureBox.com, offering a new service delivered right to your front door on a monthly basis.
After you sign up on their website and provide some information about your taste preferences and anything else, the company sends you a box every month containing a delicious selection of healthy snack foods. A box includes 12-15 servings across 4 to 5 different NatureBox snacks — enough to last you and your family for a month.
Each box costs just under $20 and shipping is always free. NatureBox is meant to fit your lifestyle by providing you with snacks you’ll enjoy and look forward to eating. You can easily order what you want to receive based on the snacks you love most. And now, NatureBox is offering an immediate 25% off their first order. Just enter the code “livehealthy” when you join.
54．We can learn from the passage that ________.
A．almost 25 percent of Americans’ daily calories are from snacking
B．NatureBox is the name of a new kind of healthy snacking
C．it is easy for people to control their amount of snacking in daily life
D．snack boxs from NatureBox are given to the customers for free
55．What does the underlined part “in check” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．In danger. B．In control.
C．In need. D．In store.
56．What is true about NatureBox?
A．NatureBox is a snack box given by the government free of charge.
B．Each box from NatureBox costs more than $20 .
C．NatureBox is an online store which sells healthy snacks.
D．A box from NatureBox contains snacks for a family to eat for a year.
57．The passage is mainly about________.
A．the unhealthy eating habits of Americans
B．the development of healthy snacks in America
C．a way of keeping a healthy diet
D．a company that sells healthy snacks

As a young man, Al was a skilled artist. He had a wife and two fine sons. One night, his oldest son developed a stomachache. Thinking it was only some common illness, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very seriously. But the illness became serious, and the boy died suddenly that night.
Knowing the death could have been prevented if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, Al’s emotional health was weakened under the effect of his guilt. To make matters worse, his wife left him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six­year­old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than Al could handle, and he began to take in a lot of alcohol and became an alcoholic．
As the alcoholism progressed, Al began to lose everything he had—his home, his land, his art objects, everything. Eventually Al died alone in a San Francisco motel room.
When I heard of Al’s death, I thought he was a loser because he ended his life with nothing material to show for it.
As time went by, I began to change my judgment. You see, I knew Al’s now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known. I watched Ernie with his children and saw the free flow of love between them. I knew that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere.
One day, Ernie told me, “From my earliest memories as a child until I left home at 18, my dad came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, ‘I love you, son.’”
Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any material possessions behind. But he left love to his son, who became one of the finest, most giving men I have ever known.
58．Which of the following is true about Al according to the passage?
A．He used to have a happy family. B．He lost his sons when he was young.
C．He went through the hard times bravely. D．He died with his family around him.
59．What does the underlined part “alcoholic” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．It refers to a person who has lost his children.
B．It refers to a person who drinks too much alcohol.
C．It refers to a person who trades alcohol for a living.
D．It refers to a person who has mental diseases.
60．What has become of Al’s second son Earnie?
A．He has a kind and loving heart. B．He loses courage just like his father.
C．He himself is now an alcoholic too. D．He also has an unhappy family.
61．From the passage, we can learn that _____.
A．taking any disease seriously is really important
B．love and kindness can pass on to the next generation
C．it is not good to judge others easily
D．emotional health can affect one’s life

Royal family gather at Windsor Castle for first Easter Sunday service without the Queen on April 9th. Attendees and members of the royal family wore a variety of stylish hats throughout the ceremony. It is a requirement for all women to wear hats on royal occasions. This rule dates back to the 1950s when upper class and royal women would rarely show their hair in public, according to the BBC．
Hats were originally worn for practical reasons such as protection from the sun, rain or cold weather, but quickly people wore them for other purposes. The top hat, for example, was reserved for upper-class men and was worn at formal events such as weddings and horse races. Women also used hats to signify social status, wealth and fashion. The larger the hat, the wealthier the wearer was believed to be.
In addition to status, hats played an important role in British social etiquette. Men were expected to remove their hats indoors, especially in formal settings, to show respect. Women, on the other hand, were to wear their hats until seated for dinner, but then they were expected to remove them.
But hats were not always a symbol of status and etiquette. The bowler hat, created in 1849, was worn by the working class, especially those involved in transportation. The bowler hat became an iconic item of British fashion, worn by both men and women.
Today, hats continue to be an essential part of British culture, with many old and new hat shops throughout the country. The fedora is also making a comeback among younger gen-erations. Shopping in hat shops provides you with a glimpse of British hat. Caps, trilbies, beanies, and berets are just some of the styles available.
62．What is the significance of the top hat in British culture?
A．It was worn by the working class.
B．It was a personal statement of fashion.
C．It was used to protect people from the rain.
D．It was worn at formal events and signified wealth.
63．What does the underlined word “etiquette” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Routine. B．Practice. C．Manners. D．Origin.
64．Which hat was popular among postmen and train drivers in Britain?
A．Top hat. B．Fedora. C．Bowler hat. D．Beret.
65．What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To attract more visitors to Britain.
B．To introduce the hat culture in British.
C．To show his or her opinions on British hats.
D．To tell an interesting story about British hats.

Taylor grew up on the coast of New South Wales, Australia and swimming in the ocean was part of everyday life. She began spear fishing and worked her way up in her early 20s to become one of very few women who were professional spear fishers and was named the Australian Ladies National Champion.
However, as she spent more time underwater, especially with the sharks, she had a change of heart. “I learned straight away that sharks are nowhere near as dangerous as the media would have us believe. And I learned that they all have different personalities-there’s the shy guy, the cross guy, and the aggressive guy; they’re all different.” From that point on, she decided, along with her late husband and world spear fishing champion, Ron Taylor, to hang up her spear and to only shoot them with her camera.
As a pioneering shark conservationist, Taylor succeeded in many firsts throughout her life’s work. She was the first person to dive with sharks cageless. The first person to test the power of a shark bite; she hand-fed a Great White and petted it. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do to help correct the false image that sharks are dangerous, man-eating beasts. Her research has become the basis for much of what we know about sharks today and she succeeded in becoming the first person to get Grey Nurse sharks protected in a specific area, the first shark species in the world to receive protected status.
When asked about what could be done to help save the sharks, and the oceans, Taylor said she was quite pessimistic about the whole thing. “Change has to come from the government level.”But she also recommended, “The thing that works the best is to get a good story and then get it on camera. Then go on television and speak to the public. Say it to the mothers, “Wouldn’t you like your child. . . when they’re old enough, to be able to see this wonderful, friendly shark?””
66．What sort of girl was Taylor in her early 20s?
A．Far-seeing.
B．Demanding
C．Accomplished
D．Environmentally-aware
67．What might be Taylor’s inspiration to change her heart?
A．Her desire to be rich.
B．Her understanding of sharks.
C．Her ambition for becoming famous.
D．Her marriage with Ron.
68．Why are Taylor’s firsts mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A．To prove her great influence on shark conservation.
B．To urge the protection of sea animals.
C．To present her achievements as a female fisher pioneer.
D．To show her efforts to correct people’s false impression of sharks.
69．What does Taylor think is a better way to protect sharks?
A．Raising public awareness.
B．Turning to experts for advice.
C．Inventing stories about sharks.
D．Relying on the government only.

In my hometown, Oklahoma, the dirt goes everywhere. When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we cover our mouths so we don’t breathe in the dirt. Mama says all the dust is due to the drought(干旱).
Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After church, Papa went to the field to check on the cattle while Mama started dinner. Faye and I played in the yard. Then the temperature suddenly dropped, and Mama shouted from the house, “Iris, you and Faye get inside, real quick now!”
I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust. “Faye, go with Mama!” I shouted. “I will warn Papa.” Covering my face with one hand, I struggled my way toward our family car and got in. The storm hit so fast that the day turned into night in an instant. Papa was still out there! I needed to help him find the car. I turned on the front lights, but would Papa see them in the thick darkness? I pushed the horn (喇叭) again and again, hoping Papa would hear it.
Suddenly, to my great surprise and relief, Papa’s face appeared at the window. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. After Papa shut off the car’s lights, we huddled together in the darkness for hours. I worried the dirt would bury us.
Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. We got out and reached the front porch just as Mama and Faye came out from the house.
“I’m safe thanks to Iris,” Papa said. “The car’s horn led me to shelter.”
“I’m so proud of you,” Mama said to me.
Tears of joy streamed down my dirty checks because our family had survived the horrible storm.
70．When the storm came, Iris went to the car to_____.
A．help her papa stay away from the storm B．turn to her papa for help
C．send the car for her papa to drive D．tell her papa about her safety
71．How did Iris feel when he and his father were waiting in the car?
A．Surprised. B．Happy. C．Worried. D．Proud.
72．What does the underlined word “subsided” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A．got up B．came along C．went on D．died down
73．What is the best title for the text?
A．Love for Papa B．Drought in Oklahoma
C．Rescue on black Sunday D．Papa trapped in the storm

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Kanken 15” backpack
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74．What makes L. Bean Quad backpack attractive?
A．The color and the design.
B．The style and the quality.
C．The cost and the public praise.
D．The lightweight and the simplicity.
75．Which backpack might be the most suitable one for a Grade-3 student?
A．Kanken 15” backpack.
B．L. Bean Quad backpack.
C．Amazon Basics backpack.
D．Timbuk2 Command backpack.
76．Which of the following is an advantage of Amazon Basics backpack?
A．Fashion. B．Price. C．Comfort. D．Storage.













参考答案：
1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要以三个单词为例说明英语中有很多单词的意思和以前不一样。
1．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，第二段至第四段分别以单词“nice”、“sad”和“awful”三个单词为例说明单词含义发生了改变。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Later on in the 13thcentury, ‘nice’ came to mean ‘shy’, and during the 14th century, it even meant ‘being careful’.(后来在13世纪，‘nice’开始表示‘害羞’，在14世纪，它甚至表示‘小心’)”可知，“nice”在14世纪时表示“小心”。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Back in the 1300s, it was the perfect word if you’d eaten too much food at dinner.(回到14世纪，如果你在晚餐上吃得太多，这个词是最合适的)”可知，在14世纪时，如果你晚饭吃得太多，可以使用“sad”这个单词。故选B。
4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容，结合第一段中“The English language is constantly evolving (演变), and there are a great number of words out there that don’t mean what they used to.(英语是不断发展的，有很多单词的意思和以前不一样了)”可知，文章主要以三个单词为例说明英语中有很多单词的意思和以前不一样，A项“与原来意思不同的单词”适合作为文章标题，故选A。
5．C 6．D 7．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了几款适合学生的设备。
5．细节理解题。根据External hard drive部分中“Price: about £50(价格：大约50英镑)”可知，一个外部硬盘驱动器的价格是大约50美元，故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据Tile Mate key finder部分中最后一段“And best of all, if you’ve got your keys but can’t find your phone, hitting the button on the Tile Mate key ring will make your phone ring — even when it’s on silent.(最棒的是，如果你有钥匙却找不到手机，按一下Tile Mate钥匙圈上的按钮，手机就会响起来——即使是在静音状态下)”可知，Tile Mate钥匙追踪器最显著的特点是可以让手机响起来，即使手机是在静音状态下。故选D。
7．细节理解题。根据WiFi range extender部分中最后一段“We’ve used this WiFi range extender from NETGEAR and can confirm that it does a great job of improving the WiFi signal around the house.(我们已经使用了NETGEAR的WiFi范围延伸器，可以确认它在改善家里的WiFi信号方面做得很好)”可知，WiFi范围延伸器可以改善家里的WiFi信号，故一个公寓宽带信号很差的人最需要WiFi范围延伸器，故选D。
8．B 9．D 10．A

【导语】这是一篇应用文。《卫报周末》杂志为16到21岁的英国女性举办了一场以“对话”为主题的写作比赛。
8．细节理解题。根据第一段“Guardian Weekend magazine is launching a writing competition for UK women aged 16-21 on the theme of “Conversations”.(《卫报周末》杂志为16-21岁的英国女性举办了一场以“对话”为主题的写作比赛。)”可知，写作比赛的主题是“对话”。故选B项。
9．细节理解题。根据The Prizes 中最后一句“The one overall winner will also receive a one-to-one workshop with an editor.(总冠军还将与编辑进行一对一的研讨会)” 可知，总冠军将获得与编辑一对一的研讨会的额外奖励。故选D项。
10．推理判断题。根据Rules中第一条中“Entries on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed.(代表他人的作品将不被接受，也不允许联合提交)”可知，如果联合提交作品，将被取消参赛资格。故选A项。
11．A 12．D 13．C 14．B

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。十八岁的女儿经历车祸，恢复健康后，终于在作者的鼓励下，自己再次开车离开家，安全到达目的地。
11．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Learning that he fell asleep behind the wheel at about seventy miles an hour when the speed limit was forty-five, I could have choked him.(当我得知他在时速70英里的时候睡着了，而限速是45英里时，我真想掐死他。)”可知，作者对司机的行为是她几乎气炸了。故选A项。
12．细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句“At her appointment, her doctor cleared her to resume normal activities, including driving.(在她的预约中，她的医生允许她恢复正常活动，包括开车。)” 可知，医生给茱莉亚提的建议是重新安排她的日常活动。故选D项。
13．推理判断题。根据第三段的第五、六、七句“I realized that no matter how I felt about it, allowing Julia to give in to her fear wasn’t good for her. When she hung up, I hugged her. “You’re stronger than you think,” I said. (我意识到，不管我是怎么想的，允许茱莉亚屈服于她的恐惧对她没有好处。她挂了电话，我拥抱了她。“你比你想象的要坚强，”我说。)”可知，当茱莉亚打电话时，作者意识到朱莉娅应该克服开车的恐惧。故选C项。
14．推理判断题。根据最后一段的后四句“As I watched her leave, I felt nervous and proud. She texted me when she got to the restaurant, and I felt my heart rate return to normal. The tears I’d been holding back all week flooded my eyes. Watching her leave the house without me for the first time since the accident was frightening, but it was also necessary.(当我看着她离开时，我感到既紧张又自豪。她一到餐厅就给我发短信，我觉得我的心率恢复了正常。我压抑了整整一个星期的泪水涌上了我的眼睛。看着她在事故发生后第一次独自离开家，我感到很害怕，但这也是必要的。 )”可知，作者收到茱莉亚安全到达的的信息后哭了，是因为茱莉亚在车祸后，她的精神和身体都恢复了。故选B项。
15．B 16．C 17．A

【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了美国各州将要举办的州博览会和相关信息。
15．细节理解题。根据●Kentucky State Fair, Sacramento, 19th June 2023部分中“PRICING: Tickets are $ 12.50 each online and $ 15.50 each at the gate.(价格：网上票价12.50美元，门口票价15.50美元)”可知，在网上买一张肯塔基州博览会的票可以享受3美元优惠。故选B项。
16．细节理解题。根据●Colorado State Fair, 25th August部分中“This year’s Colorado State Fair will be started by Gabriel Iglesias’ live performance. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, “He was so funny!”(今年的科罗拉多州博览会将由加布里埃尔·伊格莱西亚斯的现场表演开始。问任何看过他演唱会的人，你可能都会听到同样的话：“他太有趣了!”)”可知，如果你喜欢喜剧节目，那就不要错过科罗拉多州博览会。故选C项。
17．推理判断题。 根据第一段中“If your state fair’s dates aren’t listed yet, don’t hesitate to bookmark this page as we will update it regularly!(如果你的州博览会的日期还没有列出，不要犹豫，收藏这个页面，因为我们会定期更新!)”可推知，这篇文章选自一个官方网站。故选A项。
18．D 19．C 20．D 21．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了腰果这种食物，介绍了其产地、特点以及在全世界的食用情况。
18．细节理解题。根据第一段“It is unlikely that you will ever see one outside of Brazil because its skin is very thin.(你不太可能在巴西以外的地方看到它，因为它的皮很薄)”可知，腰果主要生长在巴西。故选D。
19．细节理解题。根据第三段“It contains a poison that can badly bum your skin if you come into contact with it. To remove this, the nut has to be roasted at a high temperature for 20 minutes before it is opened.(它含有一种毒素，如果你接触到它，会严重烧伤你的皮肤。为了去除这个，坚果在打开之前必须在高温下烤20分钟)”可知，要在高温下加热腰果是为了去除里面的毒素。故选C。
20．词句猜测题。根据第三段“You have to be very careful if you open it.(如果你打开它，一定要非常小心)”以及上文“It contains a poison that can badly”可知，腰果含有一种毒素，如果你接触到它，会严重烧伤你的皮肤，即让你的皮肤不舒服。故画线词意思是“使某物不舒服”。故选D。
21．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Cashews are eaten all over the world. They are also popular ingredients (配料) in different styles of cooking, especially in Southeast Asia. Cashews can be found in nut butter, ice cream, cashew milk and also cheese spread! (全世界都吃腰果。在不同的烹饪风格中，尤其是在东南亚，它们也是很受欢迎的食材。腰果可以在坚果酱、冰淇淋、腰果奶和奶酪酱中找到!)”可知，最后一段主要讲了腰果的流行。故选B。
22．C 23．A 24．B 25．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了职业欺骗的社会现象，对职业欺骗存在不同的看法，有人赞成有人反对。
22．细节理解题。根据第四段“Studies show that most doctors sincerely believe that the seriously ill patients do not want to know the truth about their condition, and that informing them risks destroying their hope, so that they may recover more slowly, or deteriorate (恶化) faster, perhaps even commit suicide.(研究表明，大多数医生真诚地相信，重病患者并不想知道他们病情的真相，告诉他们有可能摧毁他们的希望，这样他们可能恢复得更慢，或者恶化得更快，甚至可能自杀)”以及第五段“But other studies show that, contrary to the belief of many physicians; a great majority of patients do want to be told the truth, even about serious illness, and feel cheated when they learn that they have been misled.(但其他研究表明，与许多医生的看法相反；绝大多数病人确实希望被告知真相，即使是严重的疾病，当他们知道自己被误导时，他们感到被欺骗了)”可知，C选项“对职业谎言的看法存在分歧”正确。故选C。
23．细节理解题。根据第三段“Doctors face such choices often. At times, they see important reasons to lie for the patient’s own sake; in their eyes, such lies differ sharply from self-serving ones.(医生经常面临这样的选择。有时，为了病人自己的利益，他们看到了说谎的重要理由；在他们看来，这样的谎言与自私自利的谎言截然不同)”可知，对于第2段中提到的情况，大多数医生会选择在那个时候对他的病情撒谎。故选A。
24．词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“contrary to the belief of many physicians; a great majority of patients do want to be told the truth, even about serious illness, and feel cheated when they learn that”可知，绝大多数病人确实希望被告知真相，即使是严重的疾病，当他们知道自己被误导时，病人会感到被欺骗了，故画线词they指的是“病人”。故选B。
25．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Not only in medicine, but in other professions as well, people may find themselves repeatedly in difficulty where serious results seem avoidable only through deception (欺骗). Yet the public has every reason to know professional deception, for such practices are peculiarly likely to become deeply rooted, to spread, and to trust.(不仅在医学界，而且在其他行业，人们可能会发现自己反复陷入困境，而严重的后果似乎只有通过欺骗才能避免。然而，公众完全有理由知道职业欺骗，因为这种做法特别容易根深蒂固，传播和信任)”可推知，作者对职业欺骗的态度是反对的。故选B。
26．A 27．B 28．D 29．A

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了三年前女孩Agnes拍了作者的照片，说作者让她想起了自己的妈妈，三年后作者再次遇到Agnes，得知她父亲去世后，作者打算收养Agnes。
26．细节理解题。根据第二段中““What the hell? How can you click my snap (快照)... ” I was interrupted by him signaling to walk with him.(“搞什么鬼？你怎么能拍我的照片……”他示意我和他一起走，打断了我的话。)”可知，当作者第五次在门口看到她的照片时，她很生气。故选A。
27．细节理解题。根据第四段“She smiled bitterly at me and told me I reminded her of her lost mom.(她苦笑着对我说，我让她想起了她失去的妈妈)”可知，Agnes给作者拍照是为了满足她的情感需要。故选B。
28．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“One day my husband came with a plan for the weekend. Then unconsciously we drove down to the beach road heading to the hotel where I met Agnes. A group of girls walled to the seaside with two elderly ladies who looked like their caretakers. A little girl who sat all alone caught my attention. She looked familiar but thin, dark and her face was full of scars (伤疤).(一天，我丈夫带着一个周末的计划来了。然后我们不知不觉地开到了海滩路上，前往我遇见阿格尼斯的酒店。一群女孩和两位看上去像她们的看护人的老太太挤在海边。一个独自坐着的小女孩引起了我的注意。她看起来很面熟，但又瘦又黑，脸上满是伤疤)”可知，三年后作者偶然遇见Agnes的。故选D。
29．主旨大意题。根据文章主要讲述了三年前女孩Agnes拍了作者的照片，说作者让她想起了自己的妈妈，三年后作者再次遇到Agnes，得知她父亲去世后，作者打算收养Agnes。可知，A选项“Agnes和我”最符合文章标题。故选A。
30．B 31．C 32．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了十月的四个活动。
30．细节理解题。根据第二段“This event is held in honor of Josh Brochu, 13 and his sister Brook Brochu, 10, both of whom have a rare disease that affects children. All the money collected from the event will go to the A-T Childrens’ Project, a non-profit (非盈利的) organization which raises money for medical research and health centers.(这次活动是为了纪念13岁的Josh Brochu和他10岁的妹妹Brook Brochu，他们都患有一种影响儿童的罕见疾病。此次活动筹集的所有资金将捐给A-T儿童项目，这是一个为医学研究和健康中心筹集资金的非营利组织)”可知，活动1募集的资金将用于帮助患有罕见疾病的儿童。故选B。
31．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“From 10:00 am to 1: 00 pm on October 3, families are welcome to come to the library for some food and fun!(10月3日上午10点至下午1点，欢迎家庭前来图书馆享受美食和乐趣！)”可知，C选项“人们可以在10月3日上午10点到下午1点参加威尔顿免费公共图书馆的生日聚会”正确。故选C。
32．细节理解题。根据第三段“The movie When the Game Stands Tall tells the true story of the De La Salle Spartans High School football team, which set 151-game winning streak (连胜) record.(电影When the Game Stands Tall讲述了德拉萨斯巴达高中足球队的真实故事，该球队创造了151场连胜纪录)”以及最后一段“There will be various family activities, including movies, dog shows and children’s gifts.(届时会有各种各样的家庭活动，包括电影、狗狗表演和儿童礼物)”可知，如果你喜欢看电影，你可以选择参加活动2和活动4。故选D。
33．C 34．B 35．A 36．A 37．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国学生在学校是如何受教育的。
33．词句猜测题。根据划线词前句“Pressure (压力) is growing to hit the books, study hard, and make progress. (读书的压力越来越大，努力学习，取得进步。)”和转折词However可知，大多数认真的学生只有在进入高中后才真正开始努力读书。所以hitting the books为“努力读书”之意。故选C。
34．推理判断题。根据第三段“High school students who hope to continue their education at a college or university must take a special national test called the S-A-T. The test has two parts. The first part tests the student’s ability with numbers and mathematical skills. The second part tests the student’s ability in the English language. (希望继续在学院或大学接受教育的高中生必须参加一项名为S-A-T的特殊国家考试。测试有两个部分。第一部分测试学生的数字能力和数学技能。第二部分测试学生的英语语言能力。)”和最后一段“For this reason, many students hit the books for months to prepare for the S-A-T. (出于这个原因，许多学生花了几个月的时间来准备S-A-T。)”可推断，高中生想要进入大学就必须努力读书。故选B。
35．细节理解题。根据第一段“Public education is free and most children go to schools near their homes. (公共教育是免费的，大多数孩子都在离家近的学校上学。)”可知，如果美国孩子想在公立学校学习，他们不需要支付教育费用。故选A。
36．细节理解题。根据第三段“High school students who hope to continue their education at a college or university must take a special national test called the S-A-T. (希望继续在学院或大学接受教育的高中生必须参加一项名为S-A-T的特殊国家考试。)”可知，在美国，学生必须通过一定的考试才能继续他们的教育。故选A。
37．主旨大意题。根据第一段“At the age of 5, most children in the USA start to go to school. (在5岁的时候，美国的大多数孩子开始上学。)”、第二段“The situation changes as children become older. (随着孩子长大，情况发生了变化。)”和第三段“High school students who hope to continue their education at a college or university must take a special national test called the S-A-T. (希望继续在学院或大学接受教育的高中生必须参加一项名为S-A-T的特殊国家考试。)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了美国学生在学校是如何受教育的。故选D。
38．C 39．A 40．D 41．A 42．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界地球日的创立过程与根本宗旨。
38．细节理解题。根据第三段“A few years later, Senator Nelson decided to put one day aside every year for the cause of saving the planet. On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. (几年后，参议员纳尔逊决定每年留出一天，以拯救地球的事业。1970年4月22日，人们庆祝了第一个地球日。)”可知，盖洛德·纳尔逊先生是第一个提出地球日的人。故选C。
39．细节理解题。根据第三段“Since then, Earth Day has become an international holiday. (从那时起，地球日就成为了一个国际节日。)”可知，地球日是一个国际节日。故选A。
40．细节理解题。根据第三段“People all over the world are doing something to make Earth a cleaner, better place. (世界各地的人们都在努力使地球成为一个更清洁、更美好的地方。)”可知，在地球日我们应该做一些事情使地球成为一个更清洁、更好的地方。故选D。
41．细节理解题。根据第二段“In 1963, Senator Gaylord Nelson wasn’t happy with the earth’s condition. He wanted to clean up the planet, solve pollution and environmental problems. (1963年，参议员盖洛德·纳尔逊对地球的状况不满意。他想要清理地球，解决污染和环境问题。)”、“The President agreed that the planet’s environment was a serious issue, so President Kennedy went around the country on a five-day tour to promote the idea of cleaning up the planet. (总统同意地球的环境是一个严重的问题，所以肯尼迪总统在全国进行了为期五天的访问，以促进清洁地球的想法。)”、第三段“On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. (1970年4月22日，人们庆祝了第一个地球日。)”和第四段“A rock band named Dramarama wrote a song about Earth Day in 1993 called What are We Gonna Do. (1993年，一个名叫Dramarama的摇滚乐队写了一首关于地球日的歌，名叫《我们要做什么》。)”可知，根据时间先后顺序，正确的顺序为③④②①。故选A。
42．主旨大意题。根据第三段“People all over the world are doing something to make Earth a cleaner, better place. ((世界各地的人们都在努力使地球成为一个更清洁、更美好的地方。)”及全文可知，“清洁我们的星球，保护环境”是创立地球日的宗旨。所以“Earth Day — Cleaning up our planet.(地球日——清洁我们的星球。)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选B。
43．B 44．D 45．A 46．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了富有同情心的Patricia女士在节日里陪伴养老院的老人，给他们阅读和送毛绒玩具的善人善举。
43．细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“In 2009, Patricia Gallagher in Philadelphia were aware of this so she decided to bring a Christmas book to different nursing homes and read for people. (2009年，费城的Patricia Gallagher意识到了这一点，于是她决定把一本圣诞书带到不同的养老院，为人们阅读。)”可知，她在2009年做的事情应该包括在圣诞节的时候去养老院为老人读书。故选B项。
44．细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“And all of a sudden, the whole room became alive with jingling bells and they really didn’t want to give them back because they thought we had given them a gift. (突然间，整个房间都充满了叮当作响的铃声，他们真的不想还给他们，因为他们认为我们给了他们一份礼物。)”可知，老人之所以不肯退回毛绒玩具，是因为他们以为这是礼物。故选D项。
45．推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“In 2009, Patricia Gallagher in Philadelphia were aware of this so she decided to bring a Christmas book to different nursing homes and read for people. (2009年，费城的Patricia Gallagher意识到了这一点，于是她决定把一本圣诞书带到不同的养老院，为人们阅读。)”和第三段“To go along with the book reading, Patricia brought some of her kids’ stuffed animals so the senior residents could hold them while she read the story. (为了配合读书，Patricia带了一些她的孩子们的毛绒玩具，这样老年居民就可以在她读故事时抱着它们。)”可知，她富有同情心，愿意把自己的假日时间花在陪伴养老院里的老人上，而且很慷慨大方，把自己孩子的玩具也贡献出来了。故选A项。
46．主旨大意题。根据本文最后一段“With so many stuffed animals, Patricia started offering gifts to people living in homes for veterans (退伍军人) as well. She said, “These stuffed animals not only bring people joy, but bring back the memories of their childhood and give them some comfort.”. (有了这么多毛绒玩具，Patricia也开始向住在退伍军人之家的人提供礼物。她说：“这些毛绒动物不仅给人们带来了欢乐，还带回了他们童年的记忆，给他们一些安慰。”)”可知，本文主要讲述富有同情心的Patricia女士为老人阅读并送上填充毛绒玩具的善人善举。故选C项。
47．A 48．B 49．D 50．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。讲述了应用程序Be My Eyes的发展历程。
47．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Fischler, a New York-based stand-up comedian, has used the app Be My Eyes since it first came out eight years ago. (Fischler是一位纽约的单口喜剧演员，自八年前首次推出Be My Eyes应用程序以来，他一直在使用该应用程序。)”可知，本文主要介绍Be My Eyes这一款应用程序。因此第一段提及该程序的用户之一——失明的Fischler仅能辨别是暗还是亮的目的是引出下文话题：该应用程序。故选A项。
48．推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“Hans Wiberg, a Danish furniture craftsman, created the app after he got tired of calling his friends and family to ask for help to identify things. (丹麦家具工匠Hans Wiberg在厌倦了给朋友和家人打电话寻求帮助来识别物品后，创建了这款应用程序。)”可知，Wiberg识别物品时需要寻求帮助，可推测他的视力是有缺陷的，受损的。故选B项。
49．词句猜测题。根据第四段第二句“As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible, app creators are experimenting with an AI version using tech as well as human volunteers. (随着人工智能变得越来越容易获得，应用程序创建者正在使用技术和人类志愿者来试验人工智能版本。)”可知，因为人工智能的发展，该程序在试验人工智能版本，这说明该产品面临重大改革和发展，由此可推知，划线单词“twist”与D项“一个意想不到的重大发展。”意思相近。故选D项。
50．推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“However, he insists that AI won’t completely replace the volunteers who make Be My Eyes so popular. (然而，他坚持认为人工智能不会完全取代那些让Be My Eyes如此受欢迎的志愿者。)”可知，本文主要探讨的是这款应用程序的各方面情况，属于发明创造，应该来自科学杂志。故选A项。
51．D 52．C 53．A

【导语】这是一篇应用文。介绍了澳大利亚几个著名景点。
51．推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“Visitors can snorkel or scuba dive to explore the vibrant underwater ecosystem, or take a scenic flight above the reef for a bird’s eye view. (游客可以浮潜或水肺潜水，探索充满活力的水下生态系统，也可以在珊瑚礁上方进行风景优美的飞行，欣赏鸟瞰图。)”可知，在大堡礁，游客可以潜水探索水下生态系统，因此肯定能看到大量的海洋生物。故选D项。
52．细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Visitors can take guided tours to learn about the history and cultural significance of Ayers Rock, or hike around the base of the rock to see its impressive size up close. (游客可以在导游的带领下了解艾尔斯岩的历史和文化意义，也可以在岩石底部徒步旅行，近距离观察其令人印象深刻的大小。)”可知，在艾尔斯山，游客能够体验导游带队游览。故选C项。
53．细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“Visitors can stop at lookout points along the way, or take a helicopter ride for a truly unforgettable experience. (游客可以在沿途的了望点停留，或者乘坐直升机，享受真正难忘的体验。)”可知，在大洋路，游客可以乘坐直升机，这是令人难忘的体验，让人印象深刻。故选A项。
54．A 55．B 56．C 57．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国人每天平均有25%的热量来自零食，而零食是儿童肥胖的主要原因。针对这种情况，一家名为NatureBox.com的新在线商店在销售健康零食。
54．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It’s said that the average American eats almost 25 percent of their daily calories from snacking (零食) alone, and snacking is the leading cause of childhood obesity.(据说，美国人每天平均有25%的热量来自零食，而零食是儿童肥胖的主要原因)”可知，美国人每天摄入的卡路里中，近25%来自零食。故选A。
55．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“if you don’t keep the amount(如果你不保持量)”及下文“it can seriously ruin your diet. It’s easy to consume double or triple the amount. (它会严重破坏你的饮食。 很容易摄入两倍或三倍的量)”可知，此处指控制摄入量。由此可知，in check与in control(控制)意思一致。故选B。
56．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“If you’re struggling to keep you and your family’s snacking under control, you may be interested in the new online store called NatureBox.com, offering a new service delivered right to your front door on a monthly basis.(如果你正在努力控制自己和家人的零食摄入量，你可能会对一家名为NatureBox.com的新在线商店感兴趣，该商店提供一项新的服务，每月送货上门)”和第三段中的“After you sign up on their website and provide some information about your taste preferences and anything else, the company sends you a box every month containing a delicious selection of healthy snack foods.(当你在他们的网站上注册并提供一些关于你的口味偏好和其他方面的信息后，该公司每个月都会寄给你一盒美味的健康零食)”可知，NatureBox是一家销售健康零食的网上商店。故选C。
57．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“It’s said that the average American eats almost 25 percent of their daily calories from snacking (零食) alone, and snacking is the leading cause of childhood obesity.(据说，美国人每天平均有25%的热量来自零食，而零食是儿童肥胖的主要原因)”和第二段中的“If you’re struggling to keep you and your family’s snacking under control, you may be interested in the new online store called NatureBox.com, offering a new service delivered right to your front door on a monthly basis.(如果你正在努力控制自己和家人的零食摄入量，你可能会对一家名为NatureBox.com的新在线商店感兴趣，该商店提供一项新的服务，每月送货上门)”和第三段中的“After you sign up on their website and provide some information about your taste preferences and anything else, the company sends you a box every month containing a delicious selection of healthy snack foods.(当你在他们的网站上注册并提供一些关于你的口味偏好和其他方面的信息后，该公司每个月都会寄给你一盒美味的健康零食)”以及最后一段中的“And now, NatureBox is offering an immediate 25% off their first order. Just enter the code “livehealthy” when you join.(现在，NatureBox提供第一次订单立即25%的折扣。加入时只需输入代码“livehealthy”)”可知，这篇文章主要是关于一家销售健康零食的公司。故选D。
58．A 59．B 60．A 61．B

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了艺术家Al因为大儿子去世，妻子离开了他，于是成了酒鬼，最终一无所有地去世了。但作者后来却发现Al把爱留给了二儿子Ernie。
58．细节理解题。根据第一段“As a young man, Al was a skilled artist. He had a wife and two fine sons.(年轻时，Al是一位技艺高超的艺术家。他有一个妻子和两个漂亮的儿子)”可知，A选项“他曾经有一个幸福的家庭。”正确。故选A。
59．词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“Knowing the death could have been prevented if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, Al’s emotional health was weakened under the effect of his guilt. To make matters worse, his wife left him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six­year­old younger son.(Al知道，如果他意识到情况的严重性，死亡是可以避免的，他的情绪健康在内疚的影响下受到了削弱。更糟糕的是，不久之后，他的妻子离开了他，留下他和他六岁的小儿子)”和“The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than Al could handle, and he began to take in a lot of alcohol and became an”可知，儿子去世，妻子离开让Al无法承受，他开始大量饮酒，成为一个酒鬼。故画线词意思是“喝太多酒的人”。故选B。
60．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“You see, I knew Al’s now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known. I watched Ernie with his children and saw the free flow of love between them. I knew that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere.(我认识Al已经成年的儿子Earnie。他是我所认识的最善良、最体贴、最有爱心的人之一。我看着Earnie和他的孩子们，看到他们之间自由流动的爱。我知道善良和关怀一定来自某个地方)”可知，第二个儿子Earnie有一颗善良而充满爱心的心。故选A。
61．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any material possessions behind. But he left love to his son, who became one of the finest, most giving men I have ever known.(当我意识到我是多么愚蠢，竟然把Al看成一个失败者时，我的眼泪涌了出来。他没有留下任何物质财产。但他把爱留给了儿子，儿子成了我所认识的最优秀、最有奉献精神的人之一)”可知，爱和善良可以传递给下一代。故选B。
62．D 63．C 64．C 65．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，本文介绍了英国的帽子文化。
62．细节理解题。第二段提到“The top hat, for example, was reserved for upper-class men and was worn at formal events such as weddings and horse races. Women also used hats to signify social status, wealth and fashion. The larger the hat, the wealthier the wearer was believed to be.” （例如，大礼帽是上流社会男性的专属，只有在婚礼和赛马等正式场合才会佩戴。女性也用帽子来象征社会地位、财富和时尚。人们认为帽子越大，佩戴者就越富有。）可以看出the top hat多佩戴于正式场合且用来彰显财富和社会地位。故选D。
63．词句猜测题。第三段提到“ Men were expected to remove their hats indoors, especially in formal settings, to show respect. Women, on the other hand, were to wear their hats until seated for dinner, but then they were expected to remove them.”（在室内，尤其是在正式场合，男性被要求脱帽以示尊重。另一方面，女性在就座前都要戴着帽子，但之后就得摘下帽子。）由此判断，在室内对于戴帽或者脱帽的礼仪都有非常严格的规定，由此得知etiquette意为“礼貌、礼仪、行为规范”。故选C。
64．推理判断题。第四段提到“The bowler hat, created in 1849, was worn by the working class, especially those involved in transportation. ”（圆顶硬礼帽发明于1849年，是工人阶级，尤其是从事交通运输的工人所戴的。）由此判断，硬圆礼帽是工人阶层戴的帽子样式，因此postmen and train drivers in Britain (英国的邮递员和火车司机)最有可能佩戴的帽子为bowler hat（圆顶硬礼帽）。故选C。
65．推理判断题。第一段由英国王室出席仪式时的戴帽礼仪引出了英国关于戴帽子的历史。结合全文以及最后一段“Today, hats continue to be an essential part of British culture, with many old and new hat shops throughout the country. ”（今天，帽子仍然是英国文化的重要组成部分，全国各地有许多新旧帽子店。）由此判断，这篇文章目的在于介绍英国帽子文化。故选B。
66．C 67．B 68．D 69．A

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了澳大利亚鱼叉捕鱼冠军Taylor为保护鲨鱼和海洋所做出的贡献。
66．推理判断题。根据第一段“She began spear fishing and worked her way up in her early 20s to become one of very few women who were professional spear fishers and was named the Australian Ladies National Champion.(她开始用鱼叉捕鱼，在20岁出头的时候，她成为了为数不多的专业用鱼叉捕鱼的女性之一，并被评为澳大利亚女子全国冠军。)”可知，Taylor在她20岁出头的时候获得了澳大利亚鱼叉捕鱼冠军。由此可推知，Taylor在20岁出头时是一个很成功的，非常优秀的女孩。故选C。
67．细节理解题。根据第二段“However, as she spent more time underwater, especially with the sharks, she had a change of heart. “I learned straight away that sharks are nowhere near as dangerous as the media would have us believe. And I learned that they all have different personalities-there’s the shy guy, the cross guy, and the aggressive guy; they’re all different.”(然而，随着她在水下呆的时间越来越长，尤其是和鲨鱼在一起，她改变了主意。“我马上就知道，鲨鱼远没有媒体让我们相信的那么危险。我了解到它们都有不同的性格——有的害羞，有的暴躁，有的好斗；它们都不一样。”)”可知，对鲨鱼的进 一步了解使得Taylor改变了主意。故选B。
68．推理判断题。 根据第三段“As a pioneering shark conservationist, Taylor succeeded in many firsts throughout her life’s work. She was the first person to dive with sharks cageless. The first person to test the power of a shark bite; she hand-fed a Great White and petted it. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do to help correct the false image that sharks are dangerous, man-eating beasts.(作为一名鲨鱼保护主义者的先锋，Taylor在她一生的工作中成功地创造了许多第一。她是第一个不带笼子和鲨鱼一起潜水的人。第一个测试鲨鱼咬伤威力的人；她亲手喂养了一只大白鲨，抚摸着它。为了纠正鲨鱼是危险的食人兽的错误形象，她什么都愿意做。)”可推知，第三段提到Taylor所创造的许多第一次是为了表明她为了改变公众对鲨鱼的错误印象所做出的努力。故选D。
69．推理判断题。 根据最后一段“The thing that works the best is to get a good story and then get it on camera. Then go on television and speak to the public.(最有效的方法是找一个好故事，然后把它放到镜头里。然后在电视上让公众知道。)”可知，Taylor认为保护鲨鱼最有成效的方法就是拍摄关于鲨鱼的好的故事，然后在电视上播放给公众。 由此可推知，Taylor认为提高公众的意识是保护鲨鱼的更好的方法。故选A。
70．A 71．C 72．D 73．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在暴风雨中，通过按汽车喇叭帮助父亲躲过了暴风雨的故事。
70．推理判断题。根据第三段“The storm hit so fast that the day turned into night in an instant. Papa was still out there! I needed to help him find the car. I turned on the front lights, but would Papa see them in the thick darkness? I pushed the horn (喇叭) again and again, hoping Papa would hear it.( 暴风雨来得如此之快，以至于白天瞬间变成了黑夜。爸爸还在外面!我得帮他找到车。我打开车头灯，但是爸爸在黑暗中会看到它们吗?我一次又一次地按喇叭，希望爸爸能听到)”可知，当暴风雨来的时候，Iris到车上是要帮助父亲躲避暴风雨，故选A项。
71．推理判断题。根据第四段“After Papa shut off the car’s lights, we huddled together in the darkness for hours. I worried the dirt would bury us.( 爸爸关掉车灯后，我们在黑暗中挤在一起几个小时。我担心泥土会掩埋我们)”可知，我和爸爸在黑暗中挤在一起几个小时，担心泥土会掩埋我们，可推理出作者和爸爸在车上等待的时候，他们感到担心，故选C项。
72．词义猜测题。根据第五段划线词下文“the dust began to settle. We got out and reached the front porch just as Mama and Faye came out from the house.( 尘埃开始落下。就在妈妈和费伊从房子里出来的时候，我们下车到达了前廊)”可知，尘埃开始落下，而且妈妈和费伊从房子里出来，可推理出暴风雨已经过去了，风停了，划线词的含义应为“逐渐平息”，故选D项。
73．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky.( 上周日，空气中没有泥土，只有明媚的春日阳光和晴朗的蓝天)”、第三段“I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust(我向西看去，看到一团巨大的黑色尘埃云)”、第三段“I pushed the horn (喇叭) again and again, hoping Papa would hear it.( 我一次又一次地按喇叭，希望爸爸能听到)”、第四段“After Papa shut off the car’s lights, we huddled together in the darkness for hours. I worried the dirt would bury us.( 爸爸关掉车灯后，我们在黑暗中挤了几个小时。我担心泥土会掩埋我们)”以及第五段“Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. We got out and reached the front porch just as Mama and Faye came out from the house(最后，风停了，灰尘开始沉淀下来。就在妈妈和费伊从房子里出来的时候，我们下车到达了前廊)”可知，故事发生在乌云密布的周日，作者在暴风雨到来的时候跑进汽车按响喇叭，帮助爸爸成功躲过暴风雨，所以本文最佳标题应为“黑色的周日救援”，故选C项。
74．C 75．A 76．B

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四种背包，详细讲述了其各自的特点和优势。
74．细节理解题。根据文章L. Bean Quad backpack部分内容“The reasonable price and customers’ 100% satisfaction makes this a great buy any way you look at it.(合理的价格和客户100%的满意度，无论你怎么看，这都是一笔好买卖。)”可知，该背包吸引人的点在于其价格和顾客满意度。故选C项。
75．细节理解题。根据文章Kanken 15” backpack部分内容“This Kanken bag is a great choice for school kids of grade one to six or adults with narrow shoulders.(这款Kanken包是一年级到六年级的学生或肩膀狭窄的成年人的绝佳选择。)”可知，该背包适合一年级至六年级学生。题干中提及的三年级学生包括在内。故选A项。
76．细节理解题。根据文章Amazon Basics backpack部分内容“With a lowest price among all these backpacks, the Amazon Basics backpack is a great choice for college students on a tight budget.(在所有这些背包中，价格最低的亚马逊基础背包是预算紧张的大学生的绝佳选择。)”可知，价格低廉是该背包的优势。故选B项。