高考英语阅读理解专项训练

这是一份高考英语阅读理解专项训练，共45页。

阅读理解
Researchers at the Harvard Medical School have been looking at how sleeping and dreaming affect the way we perform certain tasks. Previous research has already shown that a person who has a nap (小睡) after learning a task will be able to complete the task better when they wake up than a person who doesn’t sleep. Now it has been revealed that if the person dreams about the task while they are asleep then they will be able to perform it even better.
For instance, if a student stays up all night to revise for an exam then he or she won’t do as well as a student who combines their study with sleep. But the student who will do best in the exam is the one who sleeps and dreams providing the dreams are related to what he or she is learning.
The time we are asleep is divided into different periods. These periods are known as REM (rapid eye movement) sleep and NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep. During REM periods our dreams are more vivid and intense and easier to remember when we wake up. Brain activity is also higher.
According to Associate Professor Robert Stickgold, a memory and dream researcher at the Harvard Medical School in Boston, there’s convincing evidence that when we dream, the brain is making connections that help us learn what we have been learning previously.
It’s possible that in the future some courses will include short sleeping periods as part of the learning process. The power nap is now an established practice in the professional world even if it’s frowned upon in some cultures. It’s only a matter of time before a short sleep is common while studying. And if our dreams can be controlled to relate in some way to what we are learning then our learning potential will increase even more.
We know that we can’t live without sleep. But the reasons why we sleep and why we dream while we’re asleep are still a mystery.
1．What has the new research found?
A．Our dreams remain active during sleep.
B．Dreams help increase our learning potential.
C．We tend to dream after a long period of study. ;
D．Sleep is necessary for keeping our brains healthy.
2．How does the author explain the finding of the new research?
A．By using statistics.
B．By giving examples.
C．By analyzing causes,
D．By describing a process.
3．What is the difference between REM sleep and NREM sleep?
A．Our brains are more active during NREM sleep.
B．We are more likely to wake up during REM sleep.
C．Dreams during NREM sleep are more likely to disappear from memory,
D．Dreams during REM periods influence sleep quality much more heavily,
4．What might Robert Stickgold agree with?
A．The more we sleep, the more we dream.
B．Short sleeps should be encouraged in class.
C．We dream because our brain is making connections.
D．The benefits of the power nap lack scientific evidence.

It may be the holiday season, but the spirit of peace and goodwill has not infected the streets of Los Angeles. More drivers seem to be rolling through stop signs and running red lights than ever before. Everyone seems to be in a terrible hurry.
Why is everyone in such a hurry? Where are they rushing to?
I think perhaps the answer lies in answering this question: What does that round of parties and meetings and mad rushing from place to place allow all of us to avoid confronting? I think the answer is clear---ourselves.
There is an experiment where subjects had to choose between being alone with themselves and their thoughts for approximately 15 minutes and receiving electric shocks. The majority chose the shocks-- reflection of how painful, frightening, threatening, confusing, boring (!), you name it...we find being alone with just ourselves and our thoughts.
Our desire not to be with our innermost thoughts is so great that we create and find distractions. In the car, we can make phone calls or listen to music. We live in a world of endless opportunities for distraction.
I understand the desire. Life is hard. Growing is a painful slow process. To keep moving requires determination and strength--- and giving up seems So much easier (as do those electric shocks!). We may win some battles, but the war is never over. Sometimes we are just too tired to fight and just need that music or that book to relax. I just instinctively turn on the radio when I get in the car, I don’t even give the quiet a moment to sink in.
But it’s time for a reality check; otherwise, we slip into an avoidance mode. It’s challenging. But let’ s take a change. Instead of rushing from house to car to meeting to groceries to...let’s take a moment to stop and think before each activity. What do I want to achieve now? And what is the best way to do that? Maybe I could think of ways to grow.
5．Why does the author mention drivers on the streets of Los Angeles?
A．To describe a strong holiday atmosphere.
B．To prevent a unique social phenomenon of America.
C．To raise his question on why people are in a terrible hurry.
D．To show that it’ S time to improve road safety in America.
6．What does the underlined word “confronting” in paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A．Facing B．Passing C．Winning out D．Keeping off
7．What does the author think of the people who chose the shocks in the experiment?
A．They should be more courageous.
B．Their attitude to life was unexpected.
C．Their behavior was understandable.
D．They should refuse to take part in the experiment.
8．What can be learned about the author?
A．He has realized the importance of saving time.
B．He often reviews the mistakes he has made.
C．He will spend more time thinking.
D．He thinks life is full of surprises.

When we are born, we are perfect. As we grow, we develop many complexities due to many influences in our lives. Our brain collects and saves all kinds of information from the moment we are born. Apart from our brain having memory, cells in our body have their own memory, meaning that our body stores memories, both physiological and psychological. We are complex emotional beings in nature compared with any other living things.
Apparently, physical and psychological memories strongly influence our emotions! Interestingly, we can create, store, and release emotions like energy. Moreover, if we do not process our negative emotions properly and suppress (压制) them for a long time, they can find a way out violently and unexpectedly. Unfortunately, we carry our guilt throughout our lives putting the ever-increasing burden on our shoulders.
Both guilt and anger are useless for us. Therefore, one may ask: is there a way to put down the burden from our shoulders? It is possible, indeed. Importantly, since our guilt and anger inside us are neither released nor given attention, they are stored. Actually, we should take action to address our negative emotions in order to remove them from our system. We cannot just wish them away.
In fact, by acknowledging their presence and providing a channel for them, we can dissolve our emotions gradually. Is there a better way to unload our burden? Luckily, we have a natural gift for processing our feelings and emotions-forgiveness.
Indeed, forgiving ourselves is a great way to dissolve negative emotions. Of course, we should also learn to readily forgive others, and when we learn to forgive ourselves, we also naturally forgive others.
In summary, it is no good carrying our years of emotional baggage. By forgiving, we can throw away the emotional baggage we carry for years. Forgive your past mistakes. The moment you start forgiving, you will feel relieved and years of heaviness will lift magically!
9．What can we know from the first paragraph?
A．Human beings are born with complexities.
B．Our body has the ability to memorize information.
C．Our brain can collect and retain all information.
D．Not all the other living things have complex emotions like human beings.
10．Why do some people relieve themselves from negative emotions violently?
A．Human beings are complex emotional beings in nature.
B．Physical and psychological memories strongly affect their emotions.
C．Bad emotions are inside themselves for too long and are dealt with incorrectly.
D．Their body stores both physiological and psychological memories.
11．Which of the following statements may the author agree with?
A．Drink some wine and you may feel relieved.
B．There is a way to dissolve your guilt only if you have the wish.
C．Try to release your anger and guilt, or they will be stored inside.
D．Every coin has two sides, which is true of our guilt and anger.
12．What’s the main idea of this passage?
A．Learning to forgive helps people unload their psychological burden
B．Forgiving is the best way for people to dissolve negative emotions
C．Forgiving ourselves is the first step of forgiving others
D．Being energetic and optimistic leads to a happier life

Whether you’re stuck at home, too busy to shop or want to save time, it’s convenient to shop online for groceries. Here are our picks for the top four online grocery shopping sites in the US.
Instacart
Instacart lets you shop at various stores in your local area, including Costco, CVS, Ralph’s, BevMo, Petco, and more. Shoppers subcontracted (转包) by Instacart deliver your items right to your doorstep. Delivery fees vary according to peak hours, but you’ll get free delivery on all orders over $35 with an Instacart Express $99 annual membership.
FreshDirect
FreshDirect focuses on delivering high-quality, fresh, organic food with a short supply chain, working directly with its local farmers, dairies, fishermen, and other food partners. Delivery fees vary, but a $79 six- month subscription to FreshDirect Delivery Pass gets you unlimited free deliveries.
ShopFoodEx
ShopFoodEx offers more than 15,000 grocery and household items to browse by category or search by brand or item. This isn’t a local delivery site, so shipping rates can be rather high, even up to $16 for an item that costs only a few dollars. However, shipping rates are clearly stated before you order anything, and the price may be worth it for a hard-to-find item.
GoBio!
Canadian-owned and operated, GoBio! offers high-quality food delivered to the US and Canada, with free shipping on orders over $85. GoBio! aims to help people cook and bake healthy meals with organic ingredients. Check out the Recipes page for inspiration for cooking delicious organic meals.
13．What do we know about Instacart from the text?
A．It offers locally grown food. B．Orders are shipped from overseas.
C．It works with several companies D．It is available in many countries
14．Which of the following websites offers cooking recipes?
A．Instacart B．FreshDirect C．ShopFoodEx D．GoBio!
15．Where does the text probably come from?
A．A travel guide B．A shopping website
C．An entertainment magazine D．An official document

Here’s a depressing number for you: 12. Just 12 percent of engineers in the United States are women. In computing it’s a bit better, where women make up 26 percent of the workforce — but that number has actually fallen from 35 percent in 1990.
There’s no single solution to such an annoying problem, but here’s an unlikely one: robots getting more girls interested in STEM. Specifically, robot toys for kids — simple yet powerful toys for teaching youngsters how to engineer.
These days, many toys targeting at getting kids interested in science and engineering are gender specific. “Sometimes there’s this idea that girls need special Legos, or it needs to be pink and purple for girls to get into it, and sometimes that makes me annoyed,” says Amanda Sullivan, who works inhuman development at Tufts University.
So Sullivan decided to try a specifically non-gendered robot toy called Kibo. Before playing with Kibo, boys were significantly more likely to say they’d enjoy being an engineer than the girls did. But after, boys had about the same opinion, while girls were now equally as likely to express an engineering interest as the boys. “I think that robots in general are novel to young children both boys and girls,” Sullivan says. “So aside from engaging girls specifically, I think robot toys like Kibo bring an air of excitement and something new to the classroom that gets all kids excited about learning.”
There’s a problem, though. While Sullivan proves that these kinds of robot toys can get girls interested in engineering, that doesn’t mean it will sell. “If you look at sales data, it clearly shows that they’re not being used by girls,” says Sharmi Albrechtsen, CEO and co—founder of SmartGurlz. “Even the ones that are considered no gender difference are towards boys. That’s the reality of the situation.” Gender sells — at least when it’s the parents doing the buying.
16．What can be learned about American women from paragraph l?
A．They are less gifted than men.
B．They can be the best engineers.
C．They are better in computing than in engineering.
D．They take up a smaller part in computing than in the past.
17．Which opinion might Amanda Sullivan agree with?
A．Robot toys are more suitable for boys.
B．Girls should play with pink and purple robot toys.
C．Both boys and girls can be attracted by robot toys.
D．People must consider gender when designing toys.
18．Which of the following best describes Kibo?
A．Money-saving. B．Gender-free. C．Eye-catching. D．Girl-focused.
19．Why don’t the robot toys sell well among girls?
A．They are boring and dull. B．They are difficult for girls.
C．They ignore the needs of girls. D．They are not welcomed by girls’ parents.

We’ve all been there. It has been a long day, there is nothing in the fridge, cooking seems arduous and the solution is obvious: takeaway. It’s easy for takeaways to become a regular habit. At some point, you have to wonder: even if you don’t look different in the mirror, is it doing you any harm?
There is some evidence that too many takeaways is linked to weight gain, but the relationship isn’t clear. A 2022 study found a connection between eating takeaway-style food in the 24 hours before taking the survey and increased BMI in participants, although the researchers were careful to point out that they didn’t know whether frequently eating takeaways made people overweight, or whether overweight people frequently eat takeaways. There is, however, evidence that simply living near(or walking past)a takeaway outlet or two can have an impact on body weight, with exposure to outlets near the workplace, most likely to tempt people.
But why? Well, takeaway food tends to be high in fat and salt - ingredients that are relatively cheap and taste good, making you more likely to reorder. There is also some evidence that junk food can be addictive, as the combination of salt, fat and sugar makes it hard to stop eating.
There is also the nutritional quality of the ingredients themselves. “Most takeaways contain highly processed ingredients and additives, nutrient-poor carbohydrates and plenty of deep-fried foods cooked in oil repeatedly heated to high temperatures, says Pearson.
So, what is the message? If you must place that order, consider the options:
The worst offenders on any menu are likely to be fried foods, or anything covered in high-sugar sauces. If you order Chinese food, go for steamed dumplings, grilled fish or soup. If you are going for Indian food, go heavy on the side dishes, like bean and potato curries, which are often more flavourful and healthy.
Finally, try to cut your consumption: consider switching your daily routes, hide the menus, and delete the apps on your phone.
20．What does the underlined word ‘arduous’ in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．Attractive B．Troublesome
C．Confusing D．Dull
21．What are researchers still unclear about?
A．The cause and effect relationship of takeaways and being overweight
B．Whether there is any connection between takeaways and being overweight
C．Which ingredients in takeaway food are the most addictive
D．Whether takeaways near the workplace are more likely to attract people
22．Which takeaway choice would the writer consider least harmful?
A．Hamburgers and fries B．Indian main courses
C．Fried noodles D．Steamed dumplings
23．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A．Takeaways make you fat
B．Are takeaways harmful?
C．How to choose the best takeaway
D．How to avoid takeaways

I was 68 when I first stepped on stage as a standup comedian in 2003. I’d never set foot in a comedy club before. I’ve always been a performer - I’ve worked as a singer, actor and musician - but all that came to an end after 9/11. I live in New York, and we watched the twin towers fall from my apartment building. For a year afterwards, nobody wanted to go out or be entertained.
It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it. I took a few classes, tried to work out a routine, and finally plucked up the courage to get up on stage. That first time was terrifying. I had no idea what the audience would make of me.
In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards. It’s hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother. As I stepped on stage that first time, people laughed nervously. They were clearly surprised to see me. I introduced myself, stated my age and tried my first joke. There was silence. But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing, I was addicted.
Now my sets differ. I might be on stage for 10 minutes in front of a dozen people, or my one-woman show is a full hour in front of a crowd of 100. Even today, I’m nervous before I step out. My first line is, “Hello, everybody. I’m 88 and three-quarters years old. I’m telling you that in case I don’t make it all the way through the show.” Then people laugh and I relax.
After a show, people young and old come up to me, saying what an inspiration I am. They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age. I’m pleased I can show that as an older person you don’t need to take a back seat in life.
I’ve no intention of stopping comedy. I’m taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I’m 100. My goal is to still be up there making people laugh. It’s hard work, but it stops me being bored. I’d only be playing golf otherwise
24．What made the writer take up comedy?
A．She wanted to overcome her fears B．She wanted to brighten others’ lives
C．She was unwilling to quit performing D．She wanted to work out a routine
25．Why does the writer mention young men with beards in Paragraph 3?
A．To show the challenge she was facing
B．To explain her attraction to the job
C．To illustrate her special advantage
D．To describe her new friends in comedy
26．How has the writer made progress since her first performance?
A．She now performs before larger audiences
B．She no longer feels nervous before performances
C．She remains on the stage for a longer time
D．She has learned to make a joke of her age
27．Which of the following statements would the writer agree with?
A．Age is just a number
B．Advancing years bring greater wisdom
C．Old age means a chance to sit back
D．Being elderly means you have to slow down

A growing body of research suggests that the gut microbiome (消化道菌群) could play a major role in a rising chronic disease that makes us physically weaker. The illness, which is commonly called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is characterized by intense fatigue, gastrointestinal (胃肠道的) issues, muscle pain, and cognitive challenges such as headaches and difficulty concentrating, among other symptoms. It often follows a viral infection which can lead to a “disruption” in a balanced gut ecosystem. Actually, an increasing number of Americans have been the sufferers since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Two recent studies published in Cell Host &Microbe point to changes in the microbiome as a possible cause of CFS. Research groups at Columbia University and the Jackson Laboratory performed detailed analyses of the microbes in stool (粪便) samples from patients with CFS and compared them to healthy controls.
The two groups found similar bacteria species were less present in CFS patients compared to control patients. They focused on bacteria that produce butyrate, a fatty acid involved in regulating metabolism and the immune system. “Butyrate plays several roles in directing the body’s response to infections, while also protecting the barrier between the intestine (肠) and the circulatory system, regulating genetic changes in cells, and more,” says Brent Williams, lead author on the Columbia study. Williams and his colleagues extensively analyzed the role of butyrate in CFS patients’ guts, even identifying a correlation between low levels of bacteria that produce this acid and more severe symptoms.
Parallel findings from the Jackson Laboratory team suggest the bacteria that produce butyrate could be used to diagnose CFS. Previous research has identified microbiome issues in CFS patients, but the new findings help clarify which microbes could be related to the illness.
More research on butyrate-producing bacteria and other species identified in the studies is necessary to investigate these potential biomarkers of CFS, the authors say. If the findings are replicated, specific gut bacteria could be used to diagnose the illness, which is currently identified based on symptoms alone.
The findings additionally point toward possible treatments, such as probiotics or microbiome-focused diet adjustments—though patients who have been sick for long periods may require drugs that alleviate the damage done to their metabolism or immune system.
28．What do we know about CFS?
A．It is caused by COVID-19 only. B．It is an illness with systemic symptoms.
C．It breaks the balance of the gut ecosystem. D．The number of the infected is on the decrease.
29．How did the researcher carry out the recent studies?
A．By controlling data. B．By identifying genes.
C．By analyzing samples. D．By comparing symptoms.
30．Which of the following is NOT the significance of the recent researches?
A．Butyrate’s multiple functions are promoted.
B．Targeted gut microbes may be used to diagnose CFS.
C．Certain microbes responsible for CFS are narrowed down.
D．Probiotics supplement with drugs can be a treatment for CFS.
31．What is the text mainly about?
A．Gut microbiome may be the key to CFS. B．Microbes help digest food and aid absorption.
C．Man’s gut is a rich, diverse tropical rainforest. D．New method for diagnosing CFS are provided.

Temples have long served an important role since the early years of civilization. Whether you are seeking a sense of spiritual enlightenment or looking to learn more about a certain religion, these beautiful temples are worth a stop on your vacation.
Paro Taktsang in the Paro Valley, Bhutan
Situated on a steep cliff in Bhutan’s Paro Valley, the “Tiger’s Nest” earned its nickname from an 18th-century tale detailing Buddhist master Padmasambhava arriving to the site on a flying tiger. The journey to the cliffside is quite the challenge, requiring guests to climb two hours on a steep trail.
Seiganto-ji in Nachikatsuura, Japan
Neighboring the tallest waterfall and set against the lush trees of Nachi, Seiganto-ji dates back to the 4th century. Seiganto-ji is now the first stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, where individuals travel to 33 Buddhist temples throughout the Kansai region of Japan.
Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong
This Buddhist and Taoist temple was built to honor the god of literature and the god of war, and the inscriptions found in the temple hall imply its construction may have taken place around 1847. It is still highly active and visited by local worshippers, so it’s asked that any visitor coming to the temple is prohibited from taking photos out of respect.
Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia
Penang is often touted(吹捧) for its sandy beaches and emerald blue waters, but it’s also home to the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. A melting pot of cultures, the temple’s architecture showcases Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles throughout its stunning seven stories. It’s estimated there are 10,000statues of Buddha depicted throughout its main pagodas(宝塔).
32．If you hope to enjoy a sea view, which temple is the best choice?
A．Paro Taktsang in the Paro Valley, Bhutan. B．Seiganto-ji in Nachikatsuura, Japan.
C．Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong. D．Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia.
33．What do we know from the text?
A．Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest temple in Malaysia.
B．Paro Taktsang earned its nickname due to its unique location.
C．Seiganto-ji is a time-honored temple with magnificent surroundings.
D．Visitors tend to take photos to show their respect for Man Mo Temple.
34．Where is the text probably taken from?
A．A travel journal. B．A tourist brochure.
C．A geography textbook. D．An academic article.

In order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius — a suggested safe threshold (阈值，界限) — carbon neutrality by mid-21st century is essential. This target is also laid down in the Paris agreement signed by 195 countries, including the EU, which aims to reach global peaking of greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and to undertake rapid reductions.
Carbon neutrality means having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere in carbon sinks. Removing carbon oxide from the atmosphere and then storing it is known as carbon sequestration (碳封存). In order to achieve net zero emissions, all worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will have to be counterbalanced (抵消) by carbon sequestration.
Carbon sink is any system that absorbs more carbon than it emits. The main natural carbon sinks are soil, forests and oceans. According to estimates, natural sinks remove between 9.5 and 11 Gt of CO2 per year. Annual global CO2 emissions reached 38.0 Gt in 2019. Moreover, no artificial carbon sinks are able to remove carbon from the atmosphere on the necessary scale to fight global warming at present. The carbon stored in natural sinks such as forests is released into the atmosphere through forest fires, changes in land use or logging. This is why it is essential to reduce carbon emissions in order to reach climate neutrality.
Another way to reduce emissions and to pursue carbon neutrality is to offset (补偿) emissions made in one sector by reducing them somewhere else. This can be done through investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency or other clean, low-carbon technologies.
The European Union is committed to achieving the carbon neutrality by 2050. Under the Green Deal it aims to become the first continent that removes as many CO2 emissions as it produces by 2050. On 7 October 2020, the European Parliament backed climate neutrality by 2050 and a 60% emission reduction target by 2030 compared to 1990 levels — more than Commission’s proposal of 55%.
In addition, members called for all EU countries individually to become climate neutral and insisted that after 2050, more CO2 should be removed from atmosphere than is emitted. Also, all direct or indirect subsidies (补贴) to fossil fuels should be canceled by 2025 at the latest.
35．What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A．To introduce the topic. B．To present a fact.
C．To explain an agreement. D．To define a concept.
36．What would happen if carbon neutrality is achieved?
A．There will be no carbon emission.
B．The carbon emission will reach its peak.
C．The temperature will rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius.
D．The amount of production of CO2 will equal its removal.
37．Why are carbon sinks alone unable to achieve carbon neutrality?
A．Because they release more CO2 than they take in.
B．Because man-made ones couldn’t replace natural ones.
C．Because there aren’t enough of them.
D．Because people are destroying them.
38．What is the EU’s attitude towards its carbon goal?
A．Pessimistic. B．Indifferent.
C．Unclear. D．Ambitious.

Heading to Rome, but not in the city for too long? We’re going to focus on Rome’s highlights in this guide to help you get the most out of your day in Rome.
Colosseum
Dating from ancient Rome, it has survived through the fall of the Roman Empire, the Dark ages, the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, and our current modern age, but it’s still incredibly recognisable as a giant sporting arena(圆形运动场), and looks pretty good for a 2,000-year-old building! The Colosseum is open every day, with times varying depending on the time of year.
Roman Forum
Close to the Colosseum, and included with your Colosseum ticket, is the Roman Forum. This was the heart of the Roman Empire with temples, shrines, government buildings, speech platforms, judiciary buildings, and places of commerce. There’s a great deal to see here, although we’d suggest trying to limit your time to around an hour to 90 minutes so as to allow you more time for your rest day in Rome.
Vatican Museum
The Vatican Museums are vast. There are over seven kilometres of corridors spanning 54 galleries, and with 20,000 works of art on display, there’s no shortage of content to keep you busy. Enough to say, an afternoon, or even a day, is unlikely going to be enough to fully appreciate what is on display. Note, the Vatican is closed on Sundays and some other days. Book your tickets in advance of your visit.
Sistine Chapel
Within the Vatican Museum complex is the Sistine Chapel (entry is included with Vatican Museum entry), whose ceiling and Last Judgement painting are generally regarded as one of Michaelangelo’s greatest works, and one of the greatest Renaissance works. As a sidenote, there’s no photography allowed in here, and there are guards who will enforce this rule. Lots of people break it, but we have seen people escorted(护送) out for doing so.
39．Where can you have a glimpse of the old Roman daily life?
A．Colossem B．Roman Forum
C．Vatican Museum. D．Sistine Chapel.
40．In which way can you get into the Sistine Chapel?
A．Have a Colosseum Ticket.
B．Visit the Chapel on Sunday.
C．Book for Vatican Museum beforehand.
D．Asking for an escort from the guards.
41．Where can the text be found?
A．In a geography textbook. B．In an architecture journal.
C．In a history magazine. D．On a tourist guidebook.


I have been a pet behaviorist for more than 25 years, helping animals “perform” on camera. But when a TV company asked if I could teach a dog to fly a plane, I faced the toughest challenge of my career.
Initially, I was hesitant about the project, which involved taking rescue dogs through training to control a light aircraft. I wondered if the idea was in the animals’ best interests but was won over by the program’s aim: to prove that an abandoned dog is capable of far more than people might expect.
My all-male crew was Alfie, Blondie and Shadow. We started with fun tasks that tested the dogs’ memories and abilities, training them to perform complicated moves. By breaking down a complex trick into simpler tasks, I was able to get my boys to achieve polished performances.
The tasks (barking on signals and pushing buttons with their paws) gave us a good feeling for which dogs might be most suited to flight school. I was delighted when Alfie and Shadow made it through, along with another trainer’s dog, Reggie.
We had six weeks to turn them into pilots. I built a copy of the plane’s seat and controls. Another system in front of the dogs included lights – red for right, blue for left and white for straight – and made distinctive sounds. We operated it from the back.
After six weeks, I was delighted at how far the dogs had come. Their final test was to perform a figure of eight, making turns while controlling their altitude. We needed a human co-pilot to take them to 3,000 feet before giving control to the dogs. All three of them performed admirably, flying the plane for minutes at a time.
In the five years since making the program, I visited London and saw Shadow, who is becoming a Hollywood star. Before the show, Shadow was only hours away from being put to sleep(安乐死). It’s a situation that tens of thousands of dogs find themselves in every year. They all have the potential to achieve amazing things if given the chance.
42．Why didn’t the author take the program at first?
A．Because he doubted whether it was good for the animals.
B．Because unwanted dogs’ ability was beyond expectation.
C．Because it was the biggest challenge.
D．Because the dogs might not be interested.
43．How did the author train the dogs to fly a plane?
A．He got help from three human assistants.
B．He trained the dogs on a real plane.
C．He used small tasks to train the dogs step by step.
D．He let the dogs operate the aircraft on their own.
44．What did the dogs do on the final test?
A．They flew the plane in the shape of the number eight.
B．They flew the plane to 3000 feet high.
C．They flew the plane only in straight lines.
D．They were helped by humans all the way.
45．Which of the following can best describe the author?
A．Intelligent and ambitious. B．Considerate and strategic.
C．Powerful and sympathetic. D．Realistic and cooperative.

One Saturday, Mary and 1 were playing with a ball and suddenly the ball went into a big man’s house. We went to his house and asked him if he could let us in to get our ball. He said, “No.” We felt helpless. Then I had an idea. There was a water tank (水箱) behind the man’s house. I looked at it and told Mary that we could climb onto the water tank and jump over the wall. Mary agreed, but we were both wearing skirts. So we decided to get our ball the next day.
The next morning Mary and I went to the water tank very early. We were both wearing shorts. Mary first climbed down into the man’s house by herself and I followed her. We looked for the ball and found it under a bed. Along with the ball were some gold bars! In a rush, we climbed back with the ball.
When we reached Mary’s house, the TV was on. It was news time. We couldn’t believe our ears when we heard that 20 gold bars were stolen from a gold shop. They showed a picture of the gold bars which were exactly the same as the ones we had seen under the big man’s bed. We rushed to tell Mary’s mother about the gold bars and she called the police immediately. The police came at once and caught the man. They found the gold bars in his house.
Several days later a police officer came and said, “Thank you children for helping us catch the thief. Here is the reward for you.”
We opened the gift box and were greatly surprised. There were some detective (侦探的) storybooks.
46．What can we learn about the big man from Paragraph 1?
A．He was unhappy. B．He was unfriendly.
C．He was crazy. D．He was rich.
47．Why did the girls decide not to climb onto the water tank that Saturday?
A．Because they got no permission.
B．Because they were afraid of the big man.
C．Because they didn’t know how to climb onto it.
D．Because they didn’t wear suitable clothes.
48．Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2?
A．Mary was followed by the man.
B．Mary went to the water tank alone.
C．Both of the girls got into the house.
D．The girls ran out with the gold bars.
49．How did the girls know that the gold bars were stolen from a gold shop?
A．By watching the TV news. B．By questioning the man.
C．By asking Mary’s mother. D．By calling the police.
50．What is the best title for the passage?
A．Two Honest Girls B．A Ball and Gold Bars
C．Skirts and Shorts D．A Stupid Thief

As a young man, AI 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 AI nor his wife took the condition very seriously. But the illness became acute and the boy died suddenly that night.
Knowing the death could have been prevented if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation,AI’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 six­-year-old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than AI could handle and he became an alcoholic (酒鬼).
As the alcoholism progressed, AI began to lose everything he had — his home, his land, his art objects, everything. Eventually AI died alone in a San Francisco motel room.
When I heard of AI’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 AI’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 AI 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.
51．The underlined word in Paragraph 1 can best be replaced by “________”.
A．common B．light C．serious D．better
52．How many children did Al ever have?
A．One. B．None. C．Three. D．Two.
53．Why did AI feel guilty about his son’s death?
A．He became an alcoholic.
B．The death could have been prevented.
C．His wife left him a short time later.
D．His son’s illness became acute.
54．What did the author think of Ernie?
A．An unloving man. B．A strange man.
C．A good man. D．A funny man.
55．What’s the best title of the passage?
A．Ernie and His Father
B．An Alcoholic’s Death
C．Love Is the Best Gift
D．How to Be a Good Man

On the eve of this week’s rail strikes, it was reported that the industry bosses are planning to weed out paper train tickets and close almost 1,000 station ticket offices in England. The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has made no secret of his desire to see costs saved in this way. Some stations sell only a handful of tickets each week and the vast majority of transactions (交易) have moved online.
In the name of cost-cutting, station ticket offices are likely to follow the telephone booth on the corner and become memory. For those who have grown used to the benefits of organizing travel via smart phones, there will be little to feel sorry for. But for people without online access or skills, who tend to be older, poorer, and more fragile, another social barrier will have been built.
From medical appointments to payment apps for parking, more and more key services are now delivered digitally. As this revolution takes place, the interests of a significant minority are being ignored to some extent. In the case of health and social care, for example, it will often be those most in need of assistance who are least able to employ electronic devices.
The debate over ticket offices offers an opportunity to reflect more broadly on the increasing role of technology in our social landscape. The unavoidable trend towards technology is predictable, but its possible consequences need to be managed with more care. With the expanding range and increasing complexity of digital requirements, the aged are gradually withdrawing from increasing social services in their lives. Ros Altmann, the former pensions minister, recently wrote of being contacted by an elderly woman who no longer drives to her local park, because she cannot download the car parking app required.
Much more needs to be invested in helping gain easy online access. Alternative offline options must be maintained for important services. Contactable telephone numbers of relevant staff should always be available. These will cost more. But that is the price of digital transformation.
56．What does the underlined “weed out” mean in the first paragraph?
A．Pass on to. B．Give in to. C．Get rid of. D．Put up with.
57．Who will be kept out of service by the plan to sell tickets online?
A．The aged. B．The young. C．The rich. D．The strong.
58．What can be inferred about the digital transformation?
A．It will meet the demand of consumers. B．It will cost much less than planned.
C．It will need to be updated constantly. D．It will result in new social problems.
59．What is the text mainly about?
A．The accessibility of important offline services. B．The attitudes of the elderly towards technology.
C．The barriers caused by digital transformation. D．The pros and cons of marketing tickets online.

A team of Chinese researchers have recently developed a new type of self-powered flexible and transparent electronic skin to monitor subtle human activities, shedding light on the future of wearable electronics. This new e-skin integrates a flexible transparent supercapacitor (超级电容器) as an energy storage device with a stretchable transparent strain sensor (应变传感器). Thanks to its mechanical softness, the integrated e-skin can be directly attached to various parts on the body.
As the largest organ of human body, skin is responsible for multiple major functions such as protection, perspiration, regulation of body temperature, and sensory stimulation (刺激). It forms the basis of people’s physical interactions with the outside world.
The ideal e-skin should be highly sensitive, self-powered, and suitable for the human skin. “Inspired by sensory functions and performance of real human skin, we have made the new e-skin both flexible and transparent to serve multiple functions. After charging, it is capable of monitoring people’s subtle physical signals and multi-scaled activities in real time. It can measure a person’s pulse, tell when they are swallowing, and detect other body movements,” said Lan Wei, a professor at the School of Physical Science and Technology of Lanzhou University and the leader of the research team.
E-skin is the core of future wearable electronic devices. The new invention can be applied in smart health care, human-machine interaction, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. For example, it could help surgeons control surgical robots more precisely, enable people to “touch” over long distances, and create more immersive gaming experiences.
Going ahead, the research team will focus on strengthening the sensory capacity and power supply of the e-skin, making it even more like human skin, which will in turn make it more adaptive to various future applications.
60．Why do Chinese scientists invent the new wearable e-skin?
A．To regulate human body temperature. B．To watch and check human activities.
C．To delay human skin aging process. D．To improve human skin’s flexibility.
61．What inspired the researchers to develop the new e-skin?
A．The human contact with nature. B．The trend of wearable devices.
C．The way real human skin works. D．The development of strain sensors.
62．What will be the centre of the future research?
A．Strengthening remote control of the e-skin. B．Creating more new functions of the e-skin.
C．Changing the outer appearance of the e skin. D．Improving the sensory ability of the e-skin.
63．Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Electronic Skin: More Than Skin B．Electronic Skin: More Like Skin
C．Electronic Skin: More for Fun D．Electronic Skin: More At Ease

A week ago, “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport that they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.
Sport 1: Basketball.
We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from the Kwun Tong Sports Park. To cover the cost of hiring a bus, each student will have to pay $10 each time. There will be four basketball courts with one teacher monitoring each game.
Sport 2: Gym.
We will be using the St. Peter’s Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has a lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities — skipping, jogging, and outdoor aerobics (有氧运动) are all free of charge. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.
Sport 3: Hiking.
Hiking will take place at the Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost $75 per hour. Students are advised to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
Sport 4: Swimming.
The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the students from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (2:45 pm to 3:45 pm). Only students skillful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is $10 per visit.
64．Who is the memo intended for?
A．The parents. B．The students. C．The workers. D．The teachers.
65．Why is the gym recommended in the St. Peter’s Memorial Park?
A．It provides free-for-all activities. B．It offers shelters from the sun.
C．It covers the cost of transport. D．It remains uncrowded all day.
66．What is a student required to do if taking part in swimming?
A．To pay $10 in all. B．To arrive at 4:00 pm.
C．To wear a swimming suit. D．To be good at swimming.

Whether we are sitting down or standing up, still or moving, body posture influences our mood. Several studies have shown this link between physical posture and mood. Others have shown a relationship between our mood and our cognitive (认知的) performance, including memory, reasoning, learning, and the speed of reaction and processing of information.
So a logical question arises. Can body posture influence our cognitive performance?
Previously, a New Zealand team (University of Auckland) carried out an experiment on posture when we walk, especially in the street. The team had found a very clear influence of our posture on our mood and confidence. It appears that walking with a hunched back, bowed head and motionless arms have a negative influence on our mental state.
Indeed, the researchers found that the simple act of straightening up, standing up straight, with your head held high, and gazing forward gives us a serious boost of confidence. Not only does our spontaneous posture have a psychological effect, but by correcting it, it is possible to bring about improvement in the long term.
In this other study, this time carried out by an Austrian team (Friedrich Alexander University in Erlangen-Nuremberg), researchers observed the same phenomenon, this time in a sitting position. Young adults were invited to participate in tests presented as intended to assess their ability to concentrate. In fact, the researchers had them sit in different postures — from upright to very slumped (消沉) — in order to note their influences on mood and cognition.
A first observation indicates that “sitting upright” is associated with a better overall mood. It is also found to have a positive influence on the speed of processing information and completing tasks, although the test pass rate does not vary significantly with posture.
Finally, and surprisingly enough, blood pressure is a little more favorable in an upright position. To further complete the list of benefits of sitting upright, we will add that it is widely recommended for protecting the back in case of work that requires sitting for a long time.
67．Why does the writer mention the studies at the beginning?
A．To introduce what cognitive performance is.
B．To emphasize the importance of body posture.
C．To prove the results of those studies are wrong.
D．To raise a new question to be studied and solved.
68．What does the underlined word “hunched” mean in Paragraph 3?
A．Straightened. B．Bent. C．Loose. D．Solid.
69．What does the first study indicate?
A．Posture influences our mental state. B．Straightening up has a negative effect.
C．Gazing upward builds up confidence. D．Walking posture is especially important.
70．What can we learn about sitting upright?
A．It has mental and physical benefits. B．It helps improve the test pass rate.
C．It requires sitting for a long time. D．It increases the blood pressure.

The London Book Fair
Time and Location
The London Book Fair will take place 18 — 20 June, 2023, Olympia London.
Children’s & Young Adult
Our Children’s & Young Adult section traditionally welcomes the leading names in the field to exhibit. These companies enjoy noisy passageways full of visitors and benefit from the opportunity to increase brand awareness. However, any children under 16 are not allowed to be at The London Book Fair.
Authors & Self-Publishing
Author HQ, which consists of a theatre and networking area, is one of our most popular features, attracting great interest from the self-publishing community. Meanwhile, our Author of the Day programme helps bring writers face-to-face with bestselling authors who will share their journey to publication during a special series of talks at the fair.
Technology and Publishing Solutions
All the new ways to treat content are found in the Tech area at LBF, located in the National Gallery of Olympia. Whether it is an app, game, mobile development or enhanced eBook — or a development not yet launched — the Tech area is its home. To keep the creativity flowing, there is a dedicated Buzz Bar in the heart of the Tech area for those all-important networking meetings.
BA Members
BA Members attend the fair for FREE and receive a number of key benefits, making the fair a more accessible, cost-effective and highly relevant event for booksellers. Simply click here to find out more about becoming a BA member and take advantage of this offer.
If you have any further difficulties, please contact our Customer Services team who will be happy to help.
71．Who will be welcomed by the London Book Fair?
A．A mother with a kid. B．A green hand writer.
C．A primary school student. D．A visitor getting to London in July.
72．What should we do to gain more benefits on the fair?
A．Apply for BA members. B．Attend networking meetings.
C．Increase brand awareness. D．Contact Customer Services team.
73．Where is this text probably taken from?
A．A textbook.
B．A newspaper.
C．A website.
D．A fashion magazine.

A giant sunfish, about nine feet long, was caught on camera by kayakers off the coast of California. Ocean sunfish and southern sunfish are the world’s biggest bony fish, and they are both found in the Pacific Ocean. Adult ocean sunfish may reach more than 4,000 pounds, which is the same weight as an adult male rhinoceros (犀牛).
During a trip off the coast of Laguna Shore on December 2, Rich German and his friend Matthew Wheaton came across the massive sunfish just a few hundred yards from the beach. They then dialed 911. According to German, who talked to the media, this was the biggest sunfish that any of them had ever encountered.
Sunfish are a genuinely global species that can be found all over the world, but they spend their whole lives in the open ocean. Therefore, encounters like these are few and far between.
German captured images and footage of the sunfish. An underwater close-up shot of a sunfish as it wanders past the camera is included in one of the short films. “It was a one-of-a-kind and really interesting event,” German said of the most recent encounter, which he described as “another indication of why we need to conserve the ocean and the incredible creatures that call it home.”
Beyond its particular shape without the caudal fin (尾鳍), the species also surprises us with its impressive size, up to 3.10 meters long, which allows it to have few natural enemies. However, as a great lover of jellyfish (水母), its greed for food often leads it to confuse plastic bags with its favorite dish, making seawater pollution one of its main threats alongside overfishing.
Behind its impressive size, the sunfish is a harmless swimmer who today faces many threats. The sharp decline observed among its populations is due not to other sea animals of which it would be the food but to human activities which participate in destroying its habitat.
74．Why is the chance to encounter sunfish off the coast small?
A．It has impressive size. B．Its habitat has been destroyed.
C．It usually lives far from the coast. D．An adult ocean sunfish is too heavy.
75．What does German think of the encounter?
A．Encouraging and pitiful. B．Interesting and dangerous.
C．Anticipated and incredible. D．Impressive and meaningful.
76．What do we know about sunfish according to the text?
A．It’s greedy for food to support. B．It’s threatened by other sea animals.
C．It suffers from seawater pollution. D．It mistakes jellyfish for plastic bags.
77．Which could be a suitable title for the passage?
A．The Biggest Sunfish in the World Was Encountered
B．Why We Need to Conserve the Ocean as the Habitat
C．Sharp Decline Observed Among Sunfish’s Populations
D．Giant Ocean Sunfish Filmed off the Coast of California














参考答案：
1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是研究发现如果一个人在睡觉的时候梦到了一个任务，就能把这项任务做得更好，并分析了其中的原因。
1．细节理解题。根据首段中的“Now it has been revealed that if the person dreams about the task while they are asleep then they will be able to perform it even better. (现在研究表明，如果一个人在睡觉的时候梦到了这个任务，那么他就能做得更好。)”可知，现在研究发现，睡梦梦见的任务将能执行的更好，以及倒数第二段中的“And if our dreams can be controlled to relate in some way to what we are learning then our learning potential will increase even more. (如果我们的梦可以被控制，以某种方式联系到我们正在学习的东西，那么我们的学习潜力将会增加更多。)”可知，如果梦可以与学习的内容联系起来，学习潜力就会得到提升，由此可知，研究发现做梦有助于提高我们的学习潜力。故选B项。
2．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Now it has been revealed that if the person dreams about the task while they are asleep then they will be able to perform it even better. (现在研究表明，如果一个人在睡觉的时候梦到了这个任务，那么他就能做得更好。)”可知研究发现在睡梦中梦到的任务，在执行的时候会表现得更好，根据第二段“For instance, if a student stays up all night to revise for an exam then he or she won’t do as well as a student who combines their study with sleep. But the student who will do best in the exam is the one who sleeps and dreams providing the dreams are related to what he or she is learning. (例如，如果一个学生为了考试而熬夜复习，那么他或她的成绩就不会像一个学习与睡眠相结合的学生那样好。但是在考试中表现最好的学生是那些睡觉和做梦的人，因为这些梦与他或她所学的有关。)”举例说明一个学生在不同睡眠的状况下复习后考试的表现，以此来解释研究发现的结论，所以作者是通过举例的方式解释研究发现的结论的。故选B项。
3．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“These periods are known as REM (rapid eye movement) sleep and NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep. During REM periods our dreams are more vivid and intense and easier to remember when we wake up. Brain activity is also higher. (这段时间被称为REM(快速眼动)睡眠和NREM(非快速眼动)睡眠。在快速眼动时期，我们的梦更生动、更强烈，醒来时更容易记住。大脑活动也更高。)”可知，在REM睡眠阶段，梦更形象强烈，醒来后更易记住，大脑更活跃，由此可推断，NREM睡眠阶段梦可能会从记忆中消失。故选C项。
4．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“According to Associate Professor Robert Stickgold, a memory and dream researcher at the Harvard Medical School in Boston, there’s convincing evidence that when we dream, the brain is making connections that help us learn what we have been learning previously.(根据波士顿哈佛医学院的记忆和梦境研究员罗伯特·斯蒂克戈尔德副教授的说法，有令人信服的证据表明，当我们做梦时，大脑正在建立连接，帮助我们学习之前学过的东西。)”可知，Robert Stickgold认为，有证据表明，做梦时，大脑会建立各种关联，帮助我们学习我们以前学过的知识，由此可推断，Stickgold应该赞成“应该在课堂上鼓励小睡”这一观点。故选B项。
5．C 6．A 7．C 8．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是人们现在每天宁愿忙碌而不愿停下来与内心相处的现象，并提出到了改变这种现状的时候了。
5．推理判断题。根据首段中的“More drivers seem to be rolling through stop signs and running red lights than ever before. Everyone seems to be in a terrible hurry.(与以往相比，越来越多的司机闯过停车标志和闯红灯。每个人似乎都非常匆忙。)”可知，作者描述的是现在人们每天看上去如此的忙碌，进而在第二段提出两个问题“Why is everyone in such a hurry? Where are they rushing to? (为什么大家都这么着急?他们要去哪里？)”，由此可知，作者提到洛杉矶街头的司机的目的是为了提出关于人们如此匆忙的问题。故选C项。
6．词义猜测题。根据划线单词前的“What does that round of parties and meetings and mad rushing from place to place allow all of us to avoid…(那一轮又一轮的聚会和会议，以及疯狂地从一个地方赶到另一个地方，让我们所有人都避免了什么？)”可知，这是一个特殊疑问句，问的是我们一轮轮的聚会，从一个地方匆忙的赶到下一个地方是让我们避免什么呢？根据下文中的实验“There is an experiment where subjects had to choose between being alone with themselves and their thoughts for approximately 15 minutes and receiving electric shocks. (在一项实验中，受试者必须在与自己和自己的思想独处大约15分钟和接受电击之间做出选择。)”可知，让人们在电击与选择独处15分钟之间选择，大部分人选择电击，由此可知，人们不愿意与自己相处，结合划线单词后的“I think the answer is clear—ourselves. (我想答案很清楚——我们自己。)”以及选项可知，答案很清楚，我们是避免“遇到”自己，故该单词的意思是“面对”。故选A 项。
7．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的“Our desire not to be with our innermost thoughts is so great that we create and find distractions. (我们不愿与内心深处的想法在一起的愿望是如此强烈，以至于我们创造和发现了干扰。)”以及倒数第二段中的“I understand the desire. Life is hard. Growing is a painful slow process. To keep moving requires determination and strength--- and giving up seems So much easier (as do those electric shocks!). (我理解这种渴望。生活是艰难的。成长是一个痛苦而缓慢的过程。继续前进需要决心和力量——放弃似乎更容易(就像那些电击一样！)”可知，作者知道人们不愿意与内心深处的自己在一起的欲望非常强烈，而倒数第二段中，作者很理解这种欲望，由此可推断，作者很理解那些选择电击的人的想法。故选C项。
8．细节理解题。根据尾段中的“But it’s time for a reality check; otherwise, we slip into an avoidance mode. It’s challenging. But let’ s take a change. Instead of rushing from house to car to meeting to groceries to...let’s take a moment to stop and think before each activity. (但现在是时候检查一下现实了；否则，我们就会进入回避模式。它是具有挑战性的。但是让我们改变一下。而不是匆忙地从家到车到会议到食品杂货到……让我们在每次活动前停下来想一想。)”可知，作者认为该认清现实了，为避免进入逃避模式，现在应该做出一些改变，在每次活动前停下来思考一些问题，由此可知，作者将花更多的时间去思考。故选C项。
9．B 10．C 11．C 12．A

【导语】本文是一篇议论文，文章主要论述了负面情绪让人们身心负担过重，而学会原谅会释放这些压力。
9．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Apart from our brain having memory, cells in our body have their own memory, meaning that our body stores memories, both physiological and psychological. (除了我们的大脑有记忆，我们身体里的细胞也有自己的记忆，这意味着我们的身体储存着生理和心理上的记忆。)”可知，我们的身体有记忆信息的能力。故选B。
10．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Moreover, if we do not process our negative emotions properly and suppress (压制) them for a long time, they can find a way out violently and unexpectedly. (此外，如果我们不恰当地处理我们的负面情绪，并长期压抑它们，它们就会以暴力和意想不到的方式发泄出来。)”可知，如果负面情绪长期积累处理不当的话，就会在体内聚集，人们可能会以暴力的方式或者意想不到的方式发泄出来。故选C。
11．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Importantly, since our guilt and anger inside us are neither released nor given attention, they are stored. (重要的是，由于我们内心的内疚和愤怒既没有释放，也没有得到关注，它们被储存了起来。)”可知，如果内疚和愤怒无法释放出去，或得不到重视，它们就会在体内积蓄。故选C。
12．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“In summary, it is no good carrying our years of emotional baggage. By forgiving, we can throw away the emotional baggage we carry for years. (总之，带着我们多年的情感包袱是没有用的。通过宽恕，我们可以扔掉多年来背负的情感包袱。)”可知，本文主要讲述了要学会原谅会帮助我们释放情绪所带来的负担。故A选项“Learning to forgive helps people unload their psychological burden(学会原谅可以帮助人们卸下心理负担)”概括文章大意。故选A。
13．C 14．D 15．B

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍的是美国四大在线杂货购物网站。
13．细节理解题。根据Instacart部分中“Instacart lets you shop at various stores in your local area, including Costco, CVS, Ralph’s, BevMo, Petco, and more. Shoppers subcontracted (转包) by Instacart deliver your items right to your doorstep. ( Instacart可以让你在当地的各种商店购物，包括好市多(Costco)、CVS、拉尔夫(Ralph’s)、BevMo、Petco等。由Instacart分包的购物者将商品直接送到你家门口。)”可知，Instacart 与几家公司合作。故选C。
14．细节理解题。根据GoBio!部分中“GoBio! aims to help people cook and bake healthy meals with organic ingredients. (GoBio !旨在帮助人们用有机原料烹饪和烘焙健康食品。)”可知，GoBio !提供烹饪食谱。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据第一段中“ Here are our picks for the top four online grocery shopping sites in the US. (以下是我们挑选的美国四大在线杂货购物网站。)”可知，文章主要介绍的是美国的四大在线杂物购物网站，由此推断文章出自于网站。故选B。
16．D 17．C 18．B 19．D

【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章从美国计算机行业中女性比重的减少的现象谈起，孩子们的机器人玩具可能能让女孩对STEM产生兴趣，但基于这类许多机器人玩具是针对性别设计的，沙利文研发了一种特别的不分性别的名为Kibo的机器人玩具。
16．推理判断题。根据第一段“In computing it’s a bit better, where women make up 26 percent of the workforce — but that number has actually fallen from 35 percent in 1990. (在计算机行业，情况要好一些，女性占劳动力的26%，但这个数字实际上已经从1990年的35%下降了。)”可知，从事计算机行业的美国女性从1990年的35%降至如今的26%，说明美国女性在计算机行业中所占的比重比过去小了。故选D项。
17．推理判断题。根据第四段“‘I think that robots in general are novel to young children both boys and girls,’ Sullivan says. ‘So aside from engaging girls specifically, I think robot toys like Kibo bring an air of excitement and something new to the classroom that gets all kids excited about learning.’ (沙利文说：‘我认为机器人对男孩和女孩来说都是新奇的。所以除了特别吸引女孩之外，我认为像Kibo这样的机器人玩具给教室带来了兴奋的气氛和新的东西，让所有的孩子都对学习感到兴奋’)”可知，阿曼达·沙利文认为无论男孩还是女孩，都会被机器人玩家所吸引。故选C项。
18．推理判断题。根据第四段“So Sullivan decided to try a specifically non-gendered robot toy called Kibo. (因此，沙利文决定尝试一种特别不分性别的机器人玩具，名为Kibo。)”可知，Kibo用于所有性别的，即适合女孩，也适合男孩，non-gendered与Gender-free意思相近。故选B项。
19．推理判断题。根据最后一段“There’s a problem, though. While Sullivan proves that these kinds of robot toys can get girls interested in engineering, that doesn’t mean it will sell. “If you look at sales data, it clearly shows that they’re not being used by girls,” says Sharmi Albrechtsen, CEO and co—founder of SmartGurlz. (但是有一个问题。虽然沙利文证明了这类机器人玩具可以让女孩对工程学产生兴趣，但这并不意味着它会大卖。SmartGurlz的首席执行官兼联合创始人莎米•阿尔布雷希森表示：‘如果你看一下销售数据，就会清楚地看到，使用这些产品的不是女孩。’)”可知，女孩喜欢机器人玩具，但是使用这些产品的不是女孩，即男孩的家长们购买了这个玩具，可推知，机器人玩具不受女孩的父母的欢迎。故选D项。
20．B 21．A 22．D 23．B

【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要就外卖是否对人身体有害进行了讨论。
20．词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“It has been a long day, there is nothing in the fridge(这是漫长的一天，冰箱里什么都没有)”可知，冰箱里什么都没有，所以没法烹饪，即烹饪很困难，由此可推知划线单词“arduous”意为“困难的”，与B项“Troublesome(困难的)”意思一样，故选B。
21．细节理解题。根据第二段中“There is some evidence that too many takeaways is linked to weight gain, but the relationship isn’t clear. (有一些证据表明，吃太多的外卖与体重增加有关，但这种关系尚不清楚)”可知，吃太多的外卖与体重增加有关之间的关系尚不清楚，即研究人员对外卖与体重增加的因果关系尚不清楚，故选A。
22．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“The worst offenders on any menu are likely to be fried foods, or anything covered in high-sugar sauces. If you order Chinese food, go for steamed dumplings, grilled fish or soup. If you are going for Indian food, go heavy on the side dishes, like bean and potato curries, which are often more flavourful and healthy.(在任何菜单上危害最大的可能是油炸食品，或任何上面浇着高糖酱汁的食物。如果你点中国菜，可以点蒸饺、烤鱼或者汤。如果你想吃印度菜，那就多吃一些配菜，比如咖喱豆和土豆，它们通常更加美味和健康)”以及结合选项推知，作者认为蒸饺是对人身体产生最小危害的外卖，故选D。
23．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“It’s easy for takeaways to become a regular habit. At some point, you have to wonder: even if you don’t look different in the mirror, is it doing you any harm?(外卖很容易成为一种习惯。在某些时候，你不得不怀疑：即使你在镜子里看起来没有什么不同，这对你有什么害处吗？)”可知，文章主要就外卖是否对人身体有害进行了讨论。B项“外卖有害吗？”适合作文章标题，故选B。
24．B 25．A 26．D 27．A

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者高龄从事喜剧表演给人们带去欢乐并激励其他人的故事。
24．细节理解题。根据第二段的“It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it. (就在那时，我开始思考喜剧。我意识到人们需要笑，需要重新享受生活，我想只要稍加训练，我就能做到)”可知，作者从事喜剧是因为她想让人们的生活快乐起来，重新享受生活。故选B。
25．推理判断题。根据第三段的“In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards. It’s hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother.(在纽约，喜剧演员通常是留胡子的年轻人。作为一个女人，想要突破已经很困难了，对于一个年纪大到已经是他们祖母的人来说，就更难了)”推知，作者提到留胡子的年轻人是为了表明她所面临的挑战——性别和年龄。故选A。
26．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的“Even today, I’m nervous before I step out. My first line is, “Hello, everybody. I’m 88 and three-quarters years old. I’m telling you that in case I don’t make it all the way through the show.” Then people laugh and I relax.(直到今天，我出门前还是很紧张。我的第一句话是：“大家好。我88又四分之三岁了。我告诉你这些是为了以防我没能撑到最后。”然后人们笑了，我也放松了)”可知，作者自第一次表演后尝试用调侃自己的年龄做开场，这样自己和听众都很放松。故选D。
27．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age. I’m pleased I can show that as an older person you don’t need to take a back seat in life.(他们说，当他们到了我这个年纪时，他们想和我一样活跃。我很高兴我能证明，作为一个老年人，你不需要在生活中退居二线)”和最后一段的“I’ve no intention of stopping comedy. I’m taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I’m 100.(我无意停止演喜剧。我吃了这么多药，努力活下去，我希望我100岁的时候还能继续表演)”推知，作者认为年龄只是一个数字而已，无论到了哪个年龄阶段，我们都可以做自己喜欢且有意义的事情。故选A。
28．B 29．C 30．A 31．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。越来越多的研究表明，肠道微生物群可能在越来越多的慢性疾病中发挥重要作用。文章介绍了研究开展的过程以及其研究发现的意义。
28．细节理解题。根据第一段“The illness, which is commonly called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is characterized by intense fatigue, gastrointestinal (胃肠道的) issues, muscle pain, and cognitive challenges such as headaches and difficulty concentrating, among other symptoms.(这种疾病通常被称为慢性疲劳综合征（CFS），其特征是强烈的疲劳、胃肠道问题、肌肉疼痛和认知挑战，如头痛和注意力不集中等症状)”可知，慢性疲劳综合症是一种有全身性症状的疾病。故选B。
29．细节理解题。根据第二段“Research groups at Columbia University and the Jackson Laboratory performed detailed analyses of the microbes in stool (粪便) samples from patients with CFS and compared them to healthy controls.(哥伦比亚大学和杰克逊实验室的研究小组对慢性疲劳综合症患者粪便样本中的微生物进行了详细分析，并将其与健康对照进行了比较)”可知，研究人员通过分析样本进行的研究。故选C。
30．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Parallel findings from the Jackson Laboratory team suggest the bacteria that produce butyrate could be used to diagnose CFS.(杰克逊实验室团队的类似发现表明，产生丁酸盐的细菌可以用来诊断慢性疲劳综合症)”；倒数第二段“If the findings are replicated, specific gut bacteria could be used to diagnose the illness, which is currently identified based on symptoms alone.(如果这些发现被复制，特定的肠道细菌可以用来诊断疾病，目前仅根据症状来识别疾病)”以及最后一段“The findings additionally point toward possible treatments, such as probiotics or microbiome-focused diet adjustments—though patients who have been sick for long periods may require drugs that alleviate the damage done to their metabolism or immune system.(研究结果还指出了可能的治疗方法，比如益生菌或以微生物群为重点的饮食调整——尽管长期患病的患者可能需要药物来减轻对新陈代谢或免疫系统的损害)”可知，A选项“促进丁酸盐的多种功能”不是研究的意义。故选A。
31．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A growing body of research suggests that the gut microbiome (消化道菌群) could play a major role in a rising chronic disease that makes us physically weaker. The illness, which is commonly called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is characterized by intense fatigue, gastrointestinal (胃肠道的) issues, muscle pain, and cognitive challenges such as headaches and difficulty concentrating, among other symptoms.(越来越多的研究表明，肠道微生物群可能在越来越多的慢性疾病中发挥重要作用，这些疾病会使我们的身体变得更弱。这种疾病通常被称为慢性疲劳综合征（CFS），其特征是剧烈疲劳、胃肠道问题、肌肉疼痛和认知挑战，如头痛和注意力不集中等症状)”结合文章介绍了一项研究开展的过程以及其研究发现的意义可知，这篇文章的主要讲述肠道微生物群可能是慢性疲劳综合症的关键。故选A。
32．D 33．C 34．B

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个来自世界各地的著名寺庙景点。
32．细节理解题。根据文章Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia中的“Penang is often touted(吹捧) for its sandy beaches and emerald blue waters, but it’s also home to the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.(槟城经常以其沙滩和碧蓝的海水而闻名，但它也是马来西亚最大的佛教寺庙的所在地。)”可知，槟城以其沙滩和碧蓝的海水而闻名，也是马来西亚最大的佛教寺庙所在地。因此如果想看海景，可以去马来西亚的Kek Lok Si寺庙。故选D项。
33．细节理解题。根据Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia中的“Penang is often touted(吹捧) for its sandy beaches and emerald blue waters, but it’s also home to the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.(槟城经常以其沙滩和碧蓝的海水而闻名，但它也是马来西亚最大的佛教寺庙的所在地。)”可知，槟城是马来西亚最大的佛教寺庙所在地，但没有说Kek Lok Si Temple是马来西亚最大的寺庙，A项错误；根据Paro Taktsang in the Paro Valley, Bhutan 中的“the “Tiger’s Nest” earned its nickname from an 18th-century tale detailing Buddhist master Padmasambhava arriving to the site on a flying tiger.(“虎穴”得名于一个18世纪的故事，讲述了佛教大师莲花生乘飞虎来到这里的故事。)”可知，Paro Taktsang的外号来自于一个18世纪的故事，而非其位置，B项错误；根据Seiganto-ji in Nachikatsuura, Japan 中的“Neighboring the tallest waterfall and set against the lush trees of Nachi, Seiganto-ji dates back to the 4th century. (Seiganto-ji的历史可以追溯到4世纪，它毗邻最高的瀑布，与Nachi郁郁葱葱的树木相映成趣)”可知，Seiganto-ji风景优美，历史悠久，C项正确；根据Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong中的“so it’s asked that any visitor coming to the temple is prohibited from taking photos out of respect.(出于尊重，任何来寺庙的游客都被禁止拍照。)”可知，来参观Man Mo Temple的游客禁止拍照，D项错误。故选C项。
34．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Temples have long served an important role since the early years of civilization. Whether you are seeking a sense of spiritual enlightenment or looking to learn more about a certain religion, these beautiful temples are worth a stop on your vacation.(自文明早期以来，寺庙一直扮演着重要的角色。无论你是在寻求精神上的启蒙，还是想要了解更多关于某种宗教的知识，这些美丽的寺庙都值得你在假期里停下来。)”及小标题可知，文章主要介绍了几个来自世界各地的著名寺庙景点，本文最有可能出自旅游指南手册。故选B项。
35．A 36．D 37．C 38．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了碳中和的概念引入及实施措施，并介绍欧盟为实现碳中和所作的努力。
35．推理判断题。根据第一段“In order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius — a suggested safe threshold (阈值，界限) — carbon neutrality by mid-21st century is essential. This target is also laid down in the Paris agreement signed by 195 countries, including the EU, which aims to reach global peaking of greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and to undertake rapid reductions. (为了将全球变暖限制在1.5摄氏度——一个建议的安全阈值——到21世纪中期实现碳中和至关重要。包括欧盟在内的195个国家签署的《巴黎协定》也规定了这一目标，旨在尽快达到全球温室气体排放峰值，并采取快速减排措施。)”和下文内容可知，第一段提出“碳中和”这一目标，下文围绕其展开，所以第一段的目的是引入话题。故选A项。
36．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Carbon neutrality means having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere in carbon sinks. (碳中和意味着在碳汇中排放碳和从大气中吸收碳之间保持平衡。)”可知，如果实现碳中和，二氧化碳的产生量将与其去除量一样，达到平衡。故选D项。
37．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Carbon sink is any system that absorbs more carbon than it emits. The main natural carbon sinks are soil, forests and oceans. According to estimates, natural sinks remove between 9.5 and 11 Gt of CO2 per year. Annual global CO2 emissions reached 38.0 Gt in 2019. (碳汇是指任何吸收的碳多于排放的碳的系统。主要的天然碳汇是土壤、森林和海洋。据估计，天然碳汇每年可吸收9.5至11亿吨二氧化碳。2019年全球二氧化碳年排放量达到380亿吨。)”可知，天然碳汇每年可吸收9.5至11亿吨二氧化碳，而2019年而全球二氧化碳年排放量就达到380亿吨，所以单靠天然碳汇是无法实现碳中和的，因为它们的量不足。故选C项。
38．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The European Union is committed to achieving the carbon neutrality by 2050. Under the Green Deal it aims to become the first continent that removes as many CO2 emissions as it produces by 2050. On 7 October 2020, the European Parliament backed climate neutrality by 2050 and a 60% emission reduction target by 2030 compared to 1990 levels — more than Commission’s proposal of 55%. (欧盟致力于到2050年实现碳中和。根据《绿色协议》(Green Deal)，欧洲的目标是到2050年成为第一个二氧化碳排放量与排放量相当的大陆。2020年10月7日，欧洲议会支持到2050年实现气候中和，到2030年实现与1990年水平相比减排60%的目标，超过了委员会提出的55%的目标。)”和最后一段“In addition, members called for all EU countries individually to become climate neutral and insisted that after 2050, more CO2 should be removed from atmosphere than is emitted. Also, all direct or indirect subsidies (补贴) to fossil fuels should be canceled by 2025 at the latest. (此外，成员国呼吁所有欧盟国家各自实现气候中立，并坚持在2050年之后，从大气中去除的二氧化碳应该多于排放的二氧化碳。此外，最迟在2025年取消对化石燃料的所有直接或间接补贴。)”可推知，欧盟在碳排放目标上雄心勃勃。故选D项。
39．B 40．C 41．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了罗马一日游的四个精华景点极其相关信息。
39．推理判断题。根据Roman Forum的“This was the heart of the Roman Empire with temples, shrines, government buildings, speech platforms, judiciary buildings, and places of commerce. （这里是罗马帝国的中心，有寺庙、神殿、政府大楼、演讲台、司法大楼和商业场所。）”可知，Roman Forum是古罗马的宗教崇拜、市民演讲活动、司法、商业等日常活动的地点。人里在这里可以一窥古罗马人的日常生活。故选B。
40．推理判断题。根据Sistine Chapel的“Within the Vatican Museum complex is the Sistine Chapel, entry is included with Vatican Museum entry)（梵蒂冈博物馆建筑群内有西斯廷礼拜堂，西斯廷礼拜堂的入场票包含在进入梵蒂冈博物馆的入场票中） ”可知，提前购买Vatican Museum（梵蒂冈博物馆）的门票即可进入Sistine Chapel（西斯廷礼拜堂）。故选C。
41．推理判断题。通读全文，根据第一段的“We’re going to focus on Rome’s highlights in this guide to help you get the most out of your day in Rome.（我们将在本指南中重点介绍罗马的亮点，帮助您充分利用在罗马的一天。）”可知，本文是关于罗马一日游的景点介绍，可以看出这篇文章出自旅游指南。故选D。
42．A 43．C 44．A 45．B

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个宠物行为学家训练流浪狗驾驶飞机的故事。
42．细节理解题。根据第二段“I wondered if the idea was in the animals’ best interests but was won over by the program’s aim: to prove that an abandoned dog is capable of far more than people might expect.(我想知道这个想法是否符合动物的最大利益，但最终还是被这个项目的目标所说服：证明一只被遗弃的狗的能力远远超出人们的预期。)”可知，作者一开始不接受这个项目的原因在于他不确定这是不是符合动物的利益。故选A。
43．细节理解题。根据第三段“By breaking down a complex trick into simpler tasks, I was able to get my boys to achieve polished performances.(通过将复杂的技巧分解成更简单的任务，我能够让我的孩子们达到完美的表现。)”可知，作者是将这一复杂又困难的任务划分为很多简单而容易达成的步骤来训练狗狗的。故选C。
44．细节理解题。根据第六段“Their final test was to perform a figure of eight, making turns while controlling their altitude. (他们的最后一项测试是在控制高度的情况下进行8字形转弯。)”可知，他们驾驶飞机在空中飞出数字8的样子。故选A。
45．推理判断题。根据作者一开始是因是否符合动物的利益而犹豫是否参加这个项目，而最终打动他的是流浪狗能够做到超过人类期待的事情，全文结尾也说到，只要给他们机会，流浪狗也是有让人惊讶的潜能的，而正是这个项目拯救了一只马上要被安乐死的狗狗Shadow，因此可以看出作者是体贴的。而作者在训练时，能够从狗狗的能力与特点出发，分步骤训练狗狗，也是有策略的表现。故选B。
46．B 47．D 48．C 49．A 50．B

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了两个女孩因为捡球而意外发现了被盗的金店的金条，随后协助警察将盗窃男子抓获的故事。
46．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“We went to his house and asked him if he could let us in to get our ball. He said, “No.”(我们去了他家，问他是否可以让我们进去拿球。他说：“不”)”可知，那个男人不让作者进他家拿球。由此推知，男人是不友好的。故选B。
47．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Mary agreed, but we were both wearing skirts. So we decided to get our ball the next day.(玛丽同意了，但我们俩都穿着裙子。所以我们决定第二天去取球)”可知，那天两个女孩都穿着裙子，不适合攀爬，即她们没有穿合适的衣服。故选D。
48．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“We were both wearing shorts. Mary first climbed down into the man’s house by herself and I followed her.(我们都穿着短裤。玛丽首先独自爬进了那人的房子，我跟着她)”可知，两个女孩都进了房子里面。故选C。
49．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“When we reached Mary’s house, the TV was on. It was news time. We couldn’t believe our ears when we heard that 20 gold bars were stolen from a gold shop. They showed a picture of the gold bars which were exactly the same as the ones we had seen under the big man’s bed.(当我们到达玛丽家时，电视开着。现在是新闻时间。当我们听说一家金店的20根金条被盗时，我们简直不敢相信自己的耳朵。他们展示了一张金条的照片，和我们在那个大个子的床底下看到的一模一样)”可知，女孩们通过看新闻得知她们在那个男人家看到的金条就是金店被盗的金条。故选A。
50．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章讲述了两个女孩因为捡球而意外发现了被盗的金店的金条，随后协助警察将盗窃男子抓获的故事。B项：A Ball and Gold Bars（一个球和金条）适合做文章的标题。故选B。
51．C 52．D 53．B 54．C 55．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要描述了一位名叫AI的年轻艺术家因无法承受长子的离世和妻子的离开，变得日渐消沉，最后孤独去世的故事及作者从他身上获得的感悟，虽然AI自己意志消沉，孤独离世，但用爱培养了一个优秀的儿子。
51．词句猜测题。根据第一段第二句“Thinking it was only some common illness，neither AI nor his wife took the condition very seriously.”（AI和他的妻子认为这只是一种常见病，所以都没有把这种病当回事）和最后一句“the boy died suddenly that night.”（那天晚上男孩突然死了）可知，一开始父母没有把儿子的病放在心上，但儿子却突然离世了，故推测是病情加重导致的突然死亡，故acute应为“严重的”。故选C项。
52．细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“He had a wife and two fine sons.”（他有了妻子和两个健壮的儿子）可知，他有两个儿子。故选D项。
53．细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Knowing the death could have been prevented if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation，AI’s emotional health was weakened under the effect of his guilt.”（AI知道，如果他意识到情况的严重性，死亡是可以避免的，他的内疚影响了他的心理健康）可知，如果自己早一点意识到情况的严重性，儿子的死本来可以被阻止的，因此AI感到内疚。故选B项。
54．细节理解题。根据第五段第二句“You see, I knew AI’s now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known.”（我认识Al已经成年的儿子Ernie。他是我所认识的最善良、最体贴、最有爱心的人之一）可知，作者认为Ernie是一个非常好的人。故选C项。
55．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge AI 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AI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）并结合全文内容可知，AI死后虽然没留下什么值得炫耀的财产，但用爱培养了一个好儿子，爱是最好的礼物。故选C项。
56．C 57．A 58．D 59．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了铁路行业大佬想要逐步把车票的销售转移到线上的数字化转型引起的问题，这对于没有网络和不会使用智能手机的人而言是一个社会障碍，他们面临被排除在外和被孤立的风险，最后作者指出虽然需要投入更多的资源来帮助边缘人群能够上网或学会上网，但是依然必须保留线下的服务。
56．短语猜测题。根据划线短语后“close almost 1,000 station ticket offices in England(关闭英国近1000个车站售票处)”可知，此处指行业大佬们正计划淘汰纸质火车票，并关闭英国近1000个车站售票处，weed out意为“除去，淘汰”，故选C。
57．细节理解题。根据第二段中“But for people without online access or skills, who tend to be older, poorer, and more fragile, another social barrier will have been built.(但对于那些无法上网或没有上网技能的人来说，他们往往年纪更大、更穷、更脆弱，这将形成另一道社会障碍)”可知，老年人被网上售票服务排除在外，故选A。
58．推理判断题。根据第二段中“But for people without online access or skills, who tend to be older, poorer, and more fragile, another social barrier will have been built.(但对于那些无法上网或没有上网技能的人来说，他们往往年纪更大、更穷、更脆弱，这将形成另一道社会障碍)”和第三段中“As this revolution takes place, the interests of a significant minority are being ignored to some extent. In the case of health and social care, for example, it will often be those most in need of assistance who are least able to employ electronic devices.(随着这场革命的发生，相当一部分少数人的利益在某种程度上被忽视了。例如，在保健和社会保健方面，最需要帮助的往往是那些最不能够使用电子设备的人)”可知，数字化转型会导致一些新的社会问题。故选D。
59．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第二段中“But for people without online access or skills, who tend to be older, poorer, and more fragile, another social barrier will have been built.(但对于那些无法上网或没有上网技能的人来说，他们往往年纪更大、更穷、更脆弱，这将形成另一道社会障碍)”可知，文章主要讲述了因为铁路行业大佬想要逐步把车票的销售转移到线上的数字化转型引起的问题，这会对没有网络和不会使用智能手机的人形成一个社会障碍，C项“数字化转型引起的障碍”为最佳标题，故选C。
60．B 61．C 62．D 63．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了中国的一个研究小组最近开发出了一种新型的自供电柔性透明电子皮肤，用于监测人类活动，为可穿戴电子产品的未来带来了曙光。
60．细节理解题。根据第一段中“A team of Chinese researchers have recently developed a new type of self-powered flexible and transparent electronic skin to monitor subtle human activities, shedding light on the future of wearable electronics. (中国的一个研究小组最近开发出了一种新型的自供电柔性透明电子皮肤，用于监测细微的人类活动，为可穿戴电子产品的未来带来了曙光)”可知，中国科学家发明新型可穿戴电子皮肤的目的是监测人体活动，故选B。
61．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Inspired by sensory functions and performance of real human skin, we have made the new e-skin both flexible and transparent to serve multiple functions. (灵感来自真实人类皮肤的感官功能和性能，我们使新的电子皮肤既灵活又透明，具有多种功能)”可知，研发电子皮肤的灵感来源于真实皮肤的感官功能和性能，故选C。
62．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Going ahead, the research team will focus on strengthening the sensory capacity and power supply of the e-skin, making it even more like human skin, which will in turn make it more adaptive to various future applications. (今后，研究小组将重点加强电子皮肤的感觉能力和供电能力，使其更像人类皮肤，从而使其更能适应未来的各种应用)”可知，未来研究重点是提高电子皮肤的感觉能力。故选D。
63．主旨大意题。根据文章内容，结合第一段中“A team of Chinese researchers have recently developed a new type of self-powered flexible and transparent electronic skin to monitor subtle human activities, shedding light on the future of wearable electronics. (中国的一个研究小组最近开发出了一种新型的自供电柔性透明电子皮肤，用于监测细微的人类活动，为可穿戴电子产品的未来带来了曙光)”可知，文章主要介绍了中国研发出可监测人体的电子皮肤，可以监测人体的各种活动，也可应用于智能医疗、人机交互、虚拟现实和人工智能等领域。故A项“电子皮肤：不止是皮肤”为最佳标题，故选A。
64．C 65．B 66．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了Sports for Life项目提供的供家长为孩子们选择的四种运动。
64．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.(从那时起，我们的工作人员就接到了很多家长的电话，询问关于它的更多的信息。这是一份备忘录，供您接电话时参考)”可知知，备忘录是为工作人员准备的，故选C。
65．细节理解题。根据Sport 2: Gym.部分中“Second, it has a lot of trees with plenty of shade.(其次，它有很多树，树荫充足)”可知，推荐在St. Peter’s纪念公园进行体育活动的原因之一是那里有很多树荫，故选B。
66．细节理解题。根据Sport 4: Swimming.部分中“Only students skillful at swimming can take up this activity.(只有擅长游泳的学生才能参加这项活动)”可知，只有擅长游泳的学生才能参加这项活动，故选D。
67．D 68．B 69．A 70．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了研究表明身体姿势不仅能够影响我们的情绪，而且能够影响我们的认知表现。
67．推理判断题。根据第一段“Whether we are sitting down or standing up, still or moving, body posture influences our mood. Several studies have shown this link between physical posture and mood. Others have shown a relationship between our mood and our cognitive (认知的) performance, including memory, reasoning, learning, and the speed of reaction and processing of information.（无论我们是坐着还是站着，静止还是移动，身体姿势都会影响我们的情绪。几项研究表明，身体姿势和情绪之间存在这种联系。其他研究表明，我们的情绪和我们的认知表现之间存在关系，包括记忆、推理、学习、反应速度和信息处理。）”可知，研究证实了身体姿势和情绪之间的联系，以及情绪与认知表现之间的联系。结合第二段“So a logical question arises. Can body posture influence our cognitive performance?（因此，一个合乎逻辑的问题出现了。身体姿势会影响我们的认知表现吗？）”可知，上述的研究发现会产生身体姿势与认知表现是否有联系的问题。因此，作者一开始提到这些研究是为了提出一个有待研究和解决的新问题。故选D项。
68．词义猜测题。根据第三段中“It appears that walking with a hunched back, bowed head and motionless arms have a negative influence on our mental state.（……背、低着头、手臂不动走路似乎会对我们的精神状态产生负面影响。）”可知，走路的姿势是低头、手臂不动，和这种姿势配合的应该是“驼背”，hunched意思应该是“弓背”，与Bent意思一致。故选B项。
69．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The team had found a very clear influence of our posture on our mood and confidence.（研究小组发现，我们的姿势对我们的情绪和信心有非常明显的影响。）”可知，第一个研究表明姿势会影响情绪状态。故选A项。
70．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“A first observation indicates that “sitting upright” is associated with a better overall mood.（第一个观察表明，“坐直”与更好的整体情绪有关。）”和最后一段“Finally, and surprisingly enough, blood pressure is a little more favorable in an upright position. To further complete the list of benefits of sitting upright, we will add that it is widely recommended for protecting the back in case of work that requires sitting for a long time.（最后，令人惊讶的是，坐直的姿势下血压更有利一些。为了进一步完善坐直的姿势的好处清单，我们将补充说，在需要长时间坐着的工作中，它被广泛推荐用于保护背部。）”可知，坐直有利于整体情绪、血压和背部保护，因此具有心理和身体的双重好处。故选A项。
71．B 72．A 73．C

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了伦敦书展的时间地点、面向对象、技术和出版解决服务等信息。
71．推理判断题。根据Authors & Self-Publishing部分中“Meanwhile, our Author of the Day programme helps bring writers face-to-face with bestselling authors who will share their journey to publication during a special series of talks at the fair.（与此同时，我们的“当天的作者”计划帮助作家们与畅销书作家面对面交流，他们将在展会上的一系列特别讲座中分享他们的出版之旅。）”可知，伦敦书展安排了“当天的作者”计划，给予作家与畅销书作家面对面交流的机会。由此推知，该书展欢迎作家参与，一个新手作家会受到欢迎。故选B项。
72．细节理解题。根据BA Members部分中“BA Members attend the fair for FREE and receive a number of key benefits, making the fair a more accessible, cost-effective and highly relevant event for booksellers.（BA会员可免费参加展览会，并可享受多项好处，使展览会成为一个对书商来说更方便、更具成本效益和高度相关的活动。）”可知，申请成为BA会员可以在书展上获得更多好处。故选A项。
73．推理判断题。根据BA Members部分中“Simply click here to find out more about becoming a BA member and take advantage of this offer.（只需点击这里了解更多关于成为BA会员的信息，并利用此优惠。）”可知，文章含有可以点击的链接，因此应该出自网页。故选C项。
74．C 75．D 76．C 77．D

【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了一条大约9英尺长的巨型太阳鱼在加利福尼亚海岸被皮划艇爱好者拍摄了下来，并借此介绍了太阳鱼这种物种和它面临的威胁。
74．细节理解题。根据第三段“Sunfish are a genuinely global species that can be found all over the world, but they spend their whole lives in the open ocean. Therefore, encounters like these are few and far between.（太阳鱼是一种真正的全球物种，在世界各地都能找到，但它们一生都在开阔的海洋中度过。因此，像这样的相遇是很少的。）”可知，在海岸附近遇到太阳鱼的机会很小是因为它们通常住在远离海岸的开阔水域中。故选C项。
75．推理判断题。根据第四段中““It was a one-of-a-kind and really interesting event,” German said of the most recent encounter, which he described as “another indication of why we need to conserve the ocean and the incredible creatures that call it home.”（“这是一个独一无二的，非常有趣的事件，”German谈到最近的相遇时说，他说这是“为什么我们需要保护海洋和把海洋称为家的不可思议的生物的另一个迹象。”）”可知，German认为这次相遇独一无二，而且提醒我们需要保护海洋和太阳鱼。由此可推知，他认为这是令人印象深刻和有意义的相遇。故选D项。
76．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“However, as a great lover of jellyfish (水母), its greed for food often leads it to confuse plastic bags with its favorite dish, making seawater pollution one of its main threats alongside overfishing.（然而，作为水母的超级爱好者，它对食物的贪婪常常导致它把塑料袋和它最喜欢的食物混淆在一起，这使得海水污染与过度捕捞一起成为它的主要威胁之一。）”可知，太阳鱼会误食塑料袋，受到海水污染的折磨。故选C项。
77．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了一条大约9英尺长的巨型太阳鱼在加利福尼亚海岸被皮划艇爱好者拍摄了下来，并借此介绍了太阳鱼这种物种和它面临的威胁。因此，D项“巨型海洋太阳鱼在加利福尼亚海岸被拍摄”概括了文章主要内容，适合作为标题。故选D项。