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King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table
By Roger Lancelyn Creen
I loved reading when I was little. I think that’s the reason I love writing for children. My parents were both English teachers, and our home was full of books. Dickens was a family favourite. But the book that really fired my imagination was King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green, which my father read to me at bedtime when I was around 12.
Diary of a Nobody
By George and Weedon Grossmith
I’m a fool for a classic, and I’m so glad I finally came across Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith. It began life as a serial in Punch, with text by Ceorge and illustrations by Weedon. Put simply, it’s the funniest book I’ve ever read, and the model for so many brilliant first-person narratives like Adrian Mole and Bridget Jones. The short pitch is that it follows the social climbing of a London clerk, Charles Pooter but of course it’s so much more than that, poking fun at all things from middle class.
Exhalation
By Ted Chiang
It’s never too late to have your life changed by a book, and it happened to me again recently when I read Ted Chiang’s Exhalation. Ted Chiang wrote Story of Your Life, which inspired the sci-fi alien-visitation classic Arrival. I love that too, but each and every piece in Exhalation is its match in writing skills. If there are super-intelligent aliens in the galaxy seeking to communicate important truths, Ted Chiang may well be one of them.
1．What is special about the book King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table?
A．It describes a story of intelligent aliens.
B．It stimulates the author’s imagination of writing.
C．It helps the author to improve the writing skills.
D．It opens a window for the author to understand classics.
2．Who has drawn pictures for the book Diary of a Nobody?
A．Roger Lancelyn Green. B．George.
C．Weedon Grossmith. D．Ted Chiang.
3．Where is the text most likely from?
A．A diary. B．A novel. C．A guidebook. D．A magazine.

His talent and charm have made him the No.1 Chinese classical artist in the world.He played in the grand Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008, watched by a TV audience of 5 billion.
Lang Lang is the first Chinese pianist to play with the world’s top orchestras, making his debut at the Carnegie Hall in New York at 18, while still a student.
Lang Lang’s charm and fondness for sharp clothes make him a natural fit to represent China’s new international image.According to the British newspaper the Times, “The Lang Lang’s effect” is responsible for driving 36 million Chinese children to learn the piano.
Now in China children are learning Chopin and Western orchestras are playing sold­out tours across Chinese cities.But can China introduce its own music to the west? Lang is trying. His cooperation with the London Symphony Orchestras this month includes a performance of Dragon Songs, an album of traditional Chinese classics.
Behind the international recognition, however, is a fascinating story of a gifted child.Lang grew up with his father’s own musical ambition and high expectations.It is not hard to imagine how boring it must be to practice the piano every day.Lang said that he once hated his hands and the piano.He injured his right hand six years ago and had to rest.“That was the best month，” he says, without hesitation.“I had a date.I saw a Broadway show and saw Britney Spears in concert.”
4．Which of the following is NOT the reason why Lang Lang is the No.1 Chinese classical artist in the world?
A．He has as many as 5 billions fans in China.
B．He played in the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony.
C．He is the first Chinese pianist to play with the world’s top orchestras.
D．He plays the piano so well and has a good international image.
5．The underlined word “debut” in the second paragraph probably means “________”．
A．first class B．first performance
C．first plan D．first choice
6．From the passage we can learn that ________.
A．Lang is making efforts to promote Chinese music to the world
B．Lang didn’t play the piano well when he was little
C．he was happy to practice the piano every day
D．he injured his right hand carelessly six years ago
7．What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?
A．The sad story of Lang’s father.
B．Lang’s gift from his father.
C．Lang’s special childhood life.
D．Lang’s date with his girlfriend.

Joseph Conrad, a famous English novelist, said that his goal as a writer was “to make you hear, to make you feel, and above all, to make you see. That, and no more, is everything”. A good short story tries to give the reader a sense of the actual experience. Often it leaves a single sharp impression to be turned over and over in the mind. After finishing the story, the reader should have something to think about: the humor of life, its ironies (嘲笑), or the unpredictability of human behavior.
In order to read a short story with full understanding, the reader must approach the content on two levels. The first and most obvious level is conveyed through the plot. Plot refers to the sequence of events, to the actions of the characters and the situations in which they are involved. To explain the plot, then, is to tell what happened in the story and to whom. In some short stories, plot is the dominating element. In other short stories, plot plays a very minor role.
In Hemingway’s story, The Old Man and the Sea, however, we must approach the content on another level. The impact of the story comes from the insight it gives us into the needs and desires of youth and old age.
To understand and appreciate the story, the reader must be able to identify its general topic or theme. The next step is to identify the device by which the author comments on this theme. Finally, the reader should be able to explain the insights which the author has given into the theme.
Readers cannot appreciate a short story fully unless they react not only to what has been said but also to how it has been said. They must look for style and structure. Style grows out of the writer’s own personality and can be seen in the choice of words and phrases, the arrangement of sentences, the rhythm and tone. Structure refers to the architecture of the story, the way in which the details are selected and arranged to produce the desired effect.
8．Which is mentioned about a good short story after it is finished reading in the first paragraph?
A．The wise fun life carries. B．Laughters.
C．Unexpected attack. D．Actual experience of life.
9．The author takes The Old Man and the Sea to explain that ________.
A．plot is the most important role in understanding a short story fully
B．readers can understand a story well themselves by reading
C．we can’t approach the content of a short story on either of the two levels
D．we can approach the book content on another level other than plot level
10．Which of the following helps us fully appreciate a short story?
A．The style and structure of a story.
B．The reader’s own personality.
C．The arrangement of words and sentences.
D．The comments the author says about the book.
11．Joseph Conrad would most probably agree that ________.
A．a good story writer inspires with various techniques
B．a good story may as well be attached with an audiovisual version
C．a good story doesn’t relate to feelings of the readers
D．a good story writer employs pictures or images

The curb cut (下斜路缘). It’s a convenience that most of us rarely, if ever, notice. Yet, without it, daily life might be a lot harder—in more ways than one. Pushing a baby stroller onto the curb, skateboarding onto a sidewalk or taking a full grocery cart from the sidewalk to your car—all these tasks are easier because of the curb cut.
But it was created with a different purpose in mind.
It’s hard to imagine today, but back in the 1970s, most sidewalks in the United States ended with a sharp drop-off. That was a big deal for people in wheelchairs because there were no ramps (斜坡) to help them move along city blocks without assistance. According to one disability rights leader, a six-inch curb “might as well have been Mount Everest”. So, activists from Berkeley, California, who also needed wheelchairs, organized a campaign to create tiny ramps at intersections to help people dependent on wheels move up and down curbs independently.
I think about the “curb cut effect” a lot when working on issues around health equity (公平). The first time I even heard about the curb cut was in a 2017 Stanford Social Innovation Review piece by PolicyLink CEO Angela Blackwell. Blackwell rightly noted that many people see equity “as a zero-sum game.” Basically, that there is a “prejudiced societal suspicion that intentionally supporting one group hurts another.” What the curb cut effect shows though, Blackwell said, is that “when society creates the circumstances that allow those who have been left behind to participate and contribute fully, everyone wins.”
There are multiple examples of this principle at work. For example, investing in policies that create more living-wage jobs or increase the availability of affordable housing certainly benefits people in communities that have limited options. But, the action also empowers those people with opportunities for better health and the means to become contributing members of society—and that benefits everyone. Even the football huddle (围成一团以秘密商讨) was initially created to help deaf football players at Gallaudet College keep their game plans secret from opponents who could have read their sign language. Today, it’s used by every team to shield the opponent from learning about game-winning strategies.
So, next time you cross the street, or roll your suitcase through a crosswalk or ride your bike directly onto a sidewalk—think about how much the curb cut, that change in design that broke down walls of exclusion for one group of people at a disadvantage, has helped not just that group, but all of us.
12．By “might as well have been Mount Everest” (paragraph 3), the disability rights leader implies that a six-inch curb may become ________.
A．as famous as the world’s highest mountain
B．an almost impassable barrier
C．a connection between people
D．a most unforgettable matter
13．According to Angela Blackwell, many people believe that ________.
A．it’s fair to give the disadvantaged more help than others
B．it’s impossible to have everyone be treated equally
C．it’s necessary to go all out to help the disabled
D．it’s not worthwhile to promote health equity
14．Which of the following examples best illustrates the “curb cut effect” principle?
A．Spaceflight designs are applied to life on earth.
B．Four great inventions of China spread to the west.
C．Christopher Columbus discovered the new world.
D．Classic literature got translated into many languages.
15．What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?
A．Everyday items are originally invented for people with disabilities.
B．Everyone in a society should pursue what is in his or her interest.
C．A disability rights leader changed the life of his fellow men.
D．Caring for disadvantaged groups may finally benefit all.

The world is a splendid place, full of hidden and overt beauty in every corner. Here are some of the most beautiful places around the world.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the last harbors of the mountain gorilla (大猩猩). Several hundred call this UNESCO World Heritage Site home, with the chance for visitors hike and meet habituated groups. Its biodiversity extends far beyond its most famous inhabitants. However -almost 350 bird species and around 220 butterfly species can be found within its 331-square-kilometer expanse.
Samburu, Kenya
Thanks to its relative inaccessibility in the heart of Kenya, Samburu is a haven (避难所) for some of Africa’s most charming wildlife. The grassland and acacia-dotted landscapes of its national reserve are home to the endangered giraffe and zebra, as well as the pioneering Elephant Watch Camp.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China
China’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province is known for its towering sandstone pillars (柱子). Best explored on foot, its back trails make for an easy way to escape the crowds and find the best views. As the mists fall, it’s easy to sea why this area has long been an inspiration for traditional Chinese paintings.
The Maldives
The sand of its 1,200 islands is as white as it gets, and the water is a deep blue that puts all other seas in the shade. The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives has developed into the world’s premier tropical hot spot for a reason. Best of all, there are plenty of beaches to go around, with over 100 private resorts and welcoming, affordable guesthouses around the Male and Ari atolls.
16．What makes Samburu a haven for wildlife?
A．Its landscape. B．Its location.
C．Its climate. D．Its food.
17．What do Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park have in common?
A．They are home to gorillas.
B．They have more than 350 bird species.
C．They are on the World Heritage Site List.
D．They are inspirations for traditional paintings.
18．Which of the following suits beach-lovers?
A．Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. B．Samburu.
C．Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. D．The Maldives.

It’s not hard to be poetic about the broad and deep benefits of spending time in natural spaces,from amazing national parks to the simple loveliness of a walk around a city park or tree-lined neighborhood street, and some time working in the dirt of your own garden.
A new study from researchers at Clemson University has found another benefit to simply putting your body in a natural space: it can lower the amount of money you spend on health care.
“The mechanisms linking nature and health are very diverse,” said Matthew H. E. M. Browning, the principal investigator on the study, "but the benefit is believed to be in part because being in green space can decrease stress, promote healthy behaviors and enable you to breathe fresh air.”
Browning and his team used satellite data to investigate how much green space was within 250,500 and 1,000 meters(820,1,640,and 3,280 feet) of five million northern California residents who were insured by Kaiser Permanente. They then determined the costs the insurance company paid out to those same members over a two-year period. They took into account age,gender,race and a number of neighborhood characteristics including population density and education levels.
Even with all these factors included into their analysis, the researchers found that those who lived near the most green space had an average of $374 less per year in health care expenses compared to those who lived farther from natural spaces.
The researchers hope their findings will support public policies that prioritize(优先考虑) natural elements in residential areas. For you, maybe this learning will inspire you to plant a tree or a potted flower today-or create a beautiful garden to enjoy, with a view of some health-giving, green goodness.
19．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?
A．Lead in the topic of the text. B．Summarize a recent study result.
C．Provide some advice for readers. D．Raise readers’ interest in exercise.
20．What does Matthew H.E.M.Browning try to explain in paragraph 3?
A．Why spending time in nature benefits health.
B．Nature and health can affect each other deeply.
C．How residential green space improves air quality.
D．The benefit of walking in a natural space is obvious.
21．What do the researchers expect of their findings?
A．They can encourage further relevant research.
B．They can delight current insurance companies.
C．They can boost the establishment of green space.
D．They can remind us to purchase more insurance.
22．What can be the most suitable title for the text?
A．Getting Close to Nature Keeps Us Happy
B．It’s Unnecessary to Invest Much in Health
C．It’s Not Hard to Keep Fit for City Residents
D．Being in Nature Reduces Health Care Cost

On the track for the 400-meter dash at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Mikha Singh shot from the start as fast as possible, but then, in a second, sensed Malcolm Spence of South Africa over his shoulder. At the line, with six inches between them, Singh won the gold. The audience broke into applause. To them, however, he was just a village boy who ran with his arms gracefully waving. They did not know that, for him, running was not a sport. It was everything, his religion, his beloved, and his life.
As a child, Singh ran to get an education outside his home village. The school was ten kilometers away. But at the age of 18, Singh ran to save his very life. In 1947, the village was being split between India and Pakistan. Crowds of Muslim outsiders suddenly arrived in his village, ordering his family to convert to Islam or die. His father, dying, shouted, “Run, Milkha, run!” He raced for the forest, crying.
There followed a time when Singh hopped trains as a refugee, shoeless and starving. Eventually the army took him on. There he discovered running of a new kind, with coaching, races over set lengths, and prizes. The first race he won rewarded him with a daily glass of milk.
As a result, Singh began the hard, necessary work, six hours a day. He pushed his body to the limit out of pride—and for India. His iron discipline finally paid off. In 1960, he was invited to compete against Pakistan’s champion runner. At first, Singh refused to go since his childhood home was there and now he was still covered in his mind with the blood of his family. However, the moment Singh crossed the border, to his surprise, he was welcomed with flags and flowers. When he won his race, the then Pakistani prime minister said, “Pakistan bestows on (授予) you the title of The Flying Sikh.” Despite everything that had happened, Singh had two countries.
23．Milkha Singh _________ at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
A．narrowly won the 400-meter dash
B．broke the world record for the 400 meters
C．was already a household name before the 400-meter dash
D．had little confidence in himself before the 400-meter dash
24．Put the following things in the time order of their appearance in Singh’s life.
① milk as a prize ② gold medal ③ school education ④ the title of The Flying Sikh
A．①②③④ B．①③②④ C．③①②④ D．③①④②
25．Singh’s success as an athlete lies in his _______________.
A．good luck B．rare talent C．constant effort D．patient coaches
26．What is the best title of the passage?
A．War and Peace B．Lifelong Running
C．A Fierce Competition D．Running for Education

HOLIDAY DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Australian Theatre for Young People creates school holiday drama workshops for kids. Kids will make new friends, learn about performing, gain confidence and most importantly have a ton of fun in a safe and inspiring environment.
YEAR K-3 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA
DESCRIPTION
This fun two-day workshop is a great introduction to drama skills and also to ATYP and what we do. Led by an expert tutor, students will spend two days exploring drama through games and exercises. Parents will get the chance to watch the final session on Tuesday to see what their children have been working on over the 2 days.
INFO & PRICING
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday 4 - Tuesday 5 January
Drop off from 9 a.m. and aftercare available
$200.00 Out of stock
YEAR 4-6 MAKE YOUR OWN MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION
This summer we want to give you the chance to make your very own musical! Working with an ATYP tutor, learn how to break down classic musical plots, create your own characters and even some of your very own dance sequences. At the end of the week perform the musical to your family and friends and leave them begging for encore after encore.
INFO& PRICING
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday 4 - Friday 8 January
Drop off from 9 a.m. and aftercare available
$430.00 2 in stock
YEAR 7-9 COMEDY MASTERCLASS
DESCRIPTION
Making people laugh might not be as easy as you think, but this summer at ATYP we can turn you from the class clown to the funniest person in the room! Working with an ATYP comedy professional, you will spend the week learning the skills required. Present your own comic sketches (喜剧小品) to your family and friends at the end of the week and leave them rolling in the aisles (过道).
INFO& PRICING
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday 4 - Friday 8 January
Drop off from 9:30 a.m.
$400.00 9 in stock
27．Which workshop is the most popular one ?
A．Year K - 3. B．Year 4- 6. C．Year 7- 9. D．Not mentioned.
28．What can we infer about Year 4-6 workshop ?
A．Creativity is not encouraged in this workshop which focuses on classics.
B．Kids are not recommended to arrive earlier than the starting time.
C．The kids’ musical will be an adapted version of a famous one.
D．Family and friends will get involved in the kids’ performance.
29．The passage is most probably taken from ________.
A．a travel magazine B．a theatre’s website
C．a school brochure D．a local newspaper

It’s 2076 and the skies are looking decidedly milky. On windy plains and in parts of the seas that have been turned over to wind farms, a different kind of tower has been built alongside the turbines (涡轮). They take in CO2 out of the atmosphere. Vast parcels of land have been given over to forest. Trees are grown, harvested and burned for energy in power plants that don’t let CO2 escape to the atmosphere. Instead, emissions are captured and driven underground. Powdered minerals are put into the water to absorb CO2 and reduce ocean acidification.
All these technologies are a desperate action to reverse more than two centuries of greenhouse gas emissions. But they are not entirely up to the task and, anyway, we are still releasing greenhouse gases. “I think it’s very likely that in 60 years we’ll be using both technologies,” says John Shepherd of the University of Southampton, UK. He is referring to the two flavors of geoengineering: absorbing CO2 out of the air and using a sunshade to reflect some of the sun’s rays back out into space.
There is no denying that climate talks are going too slowly and not so smoothly. Even if industrial emissions were to drop rapidly — a big if — some sections pose an intractable problem. We have no real replacement for aeroplane fuel and feeding people demands intensive agriculture, which accounts for a quarter of global emissions.
Computer models suggest there will be winners and losers. While a sunshade could lower global average temperatures to pre-industrial levels, there would be regional differences. Northern Europe, Canada, Siberia and the poles would remain warmer than they were, and temperatures over the oceans would be cooler. Global warming is predicted to make wet regions wetter and dry ones drier. Models suggest a sunshade would correct this, but, again, not in a uniform way.
Shepherd fears all this will feed into international arguments. He imagines some kind of global council where governments seek a climate that meets their needs. Some might prefer a slightly warmer temperature, for tourism or agriculture. But nations whose coral reefs (珊瑚礁) draw in visitors will probably want more CO2 absorbing technologies.
In spite of all these concerns, most scientists hold that revolutionary technology and people’s awakening can shine a light on solutions in ways that are impossible now. There is undoubtedly a long way to go when we address problems facing mankind, but we can always anticipate something.
30．What is described in the first paragraph?
A．Future scenery and farming methods.
B．The development of transport technology.
C．The serious pollution problem in the very near future.
D．Future technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
31．The word “intractable” in paragraph 4 most probably means “______”.
A．solvable B．untypical
C．tricky D．existing
32．It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A．climate talks haven’t achieved the expected results
B．industrial emissions will decrease greatly in 60 years
C．technologies to reduce CO2 emission aren’t used properly for now
D．sunshades outshine intensive agriculture at capturing CO2 emissions
33．What is the main idea of the passage?
A．Effective CO2 absorbing technologies have come into wide use.
B．With greenhouse gas reduced, global warming can be addressed.
C．Future climate will improve with human efforts but threats still remain.
D．Future climate will restore to a normal state with advanced technology.

People who give, live longer, studies have shown. Now, a new study by University of Michigan researchers shows that why people volunteer—not whether they volunteer—is what really counts.
For the study, Konrath and colleagues analyzed data collected in 2008 and 2012 aiming at the same random samples of 3,376 people. Overall, they found that just 2.3 percent of those who once worked as volunteers had died, compared to 4.3 percent of non-volunteers. They further found that how much people volunteered mattered as well—only 1.8 percent of regular volunteers died, compared with 2.5 percent of occasional volunteers.
But what really made a difference were people’s motives for volunteering. The researchers asked people to rate how important they found various reasons for volunteering, and they found that the more important people rated reasons such as feeling pity for people in need, the more likely they were to be alive. Those who rated motives related to personal benefit as more important were more likely to have died, and just as likely to die as those who didn’t volunteer at all. These reasons included volunteering because they enjoyed the social contact, to escape their own problems, or to explore their own strengths.
Konrath says the current findings suggest it may be a poor idea to encourage people to volunteer because it’s good for them. “Volunteering is increasingly being encouraged in schools and organizations. Some groups say that it’s okay to want benefits for yourself, and encourage people to think of volunteering as an exchange for personal interests. Some groups emphasize the health benefits received through volunteering.” Konrath added, “Of course, it’s reasonable for volunteers to expect benefits for themselves. But the potential health benefits of volunteering are significantly reduced if self-benefit becomes a person’s main motive”.
34．What does the new study mainly find?
A．How we volunteer makes sense to others.
B．How often we volunteer makes a difference.
C．Whether we volunteer decides our well-being.
D．Why we volunteer has an impact on our health.
35．How did the researchers do the research?
A．By doing experiments. B．Through field research.
C．By analyzing statistics. D．Through group discussion.
36．Which of the following motives will probably contribute to a longer life?
A．To develop abilities. B．To help the poor people
C．To make more friends. D．To solve personal problems.
37．What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A．Practical suggestions on the further studies.
B．A further explanation of the current findings.
C．A reasonable doubt about the research results.
D．Potential applications of the research methods.

Nanjing is well­known for its sleepy tree­lined streets, lakeside parks and large amount of green spaces on and around Purple Mountain. But just a 45­minute bus ride south to the county of Lishui, visitors will be surrounded by mountains full of tea leaf plants and strawberry fields. The strawberry fields are concentrated in a valley among Lishui's mountains called the Fujiabian Strawberry Fields. The tea and strawberry picking area is great for a fun family day­trip with the kids.
After over 10 years of Jiangnan rain, sun and humidity (湿度), the fields of greenhouses have firmly taken root. Lishui holds annual strawberry festivals typically from around mid­February until the end of April, though the weather can be a bit cold and the fruit is not yet ripe around this time. The best time to go is late April and early May, when the strawberries are ripe but the temperature inside the greenhouses is not yet sweltering. If you go from June to August, the temperature will be around 35 degrees Celsius inside the greenhouse.
All of the strawberry greenhouses are locally run and open to the public. Owners of most greenhouses will give strawberry pickers a manageable box with handles to fill with strawberries. When guests are finished picking berries, the box is weighed and paid for by weight. A full box of fresh strawberries will run you about 25－30 RMB．
Local farmers have set up many small home­cooking style halls and cafes both on the mountain side and among the strawberry fields. One of the best parts of countryside trips is always the local food and this area of Jiangsu is bound to serve local river long­fish, the base of young bamboo plants, local pig's leg and strawberry juice. Cafes on the mountain will also serve the locally grown and fresh picked tea.
Add: Fujiabian Strawberry Fields, Lishui County, Dajinshan Scenic Area, Nanjing
Opening times: Daylight hours, mid­February through October
Price: Tickets to Fujiabian Strawberry Garden cost 22 RMB．
Getting there: From Zhonghuamen subway station, take a bus to Lishui. The bus ticket costs 14 RMB．There are many drivers who will take you to Fujiabian Strawberry Garden for 5 RMB．
38．Which of the following is less well known in Nanjing?
A．Parks on the lakeside.
B．Streets with sleepy trees on both sides.
C．Rural farming areas.
D．Green spaces around Purple Mountain.
39．How much should you at least pay for two full boxes of fresh strawberries if you live beside Zhonghuamen subway station?
A．72 RMB． B．88 RMB． C．91 RMB． D．110 RMB．
40．Visitors are definitely interested in the ________ in the small home­cooking style.
A．local food B．thoughtful services
C．entertainment facilities D．advanced management

My 21-year-old niece, a second-year undergraduate, mentioned that she watches video lectures offline at twice the normal speed. Struck by this, I asked some other students I know. Many now routinely speed up their lectures when learning offline — often by 1.5 times, sometimes by even more. Speed learning is not for everyone, but there are websites where students discuss how odd it will be once they return to the lecture theatre. One contributor wrote: “Normal speed now sounds like drunk speed.”
Education was adapting to the digital world long before Covid-19 but, as with so many other human activities, the pandemic has given learning a huge push towards the virtual. Overnight, schools and universities closed and teachers and students had to find ways to do what they do only via the internet. “This is a time for schools and systems to reimagine education without schooling or classrooms,” says Professor Yong Zhao. Dr Jim Watterston in Australia thinks that, while the traditional classroom is still alive and well, education needs to be more adventurous and flexible. Earlier this year, Zhao and Watterston co-authored a paper in which they identified some major changes that should happen in education post-lockdown.
The first concerns the content, which should emphasize such things as creativity, critical thinking and leadership, rather than the collection and storage of information. “For humans to progress in the age of smart machines, it is essential that they do not compete with machines.”, they wrote, “Instead, they need to be more human.”
The second is that students should have more control over their learning, with the teacher’s role shifting from instructor to supervisor of learning resources, advisor and motivator. This is where so-called “active learning” comes in with a growing body of research suggesting that comprehension and memory are better when students learn in a hands-on way — through discussion and interactive technologies, for example. It’s also where the concept of “productive failure” applies. Professor Manu Kapurin argues that students learn better from their own or others’ failed attempts to solve a problem before or even instead of being told how to solve it.
If the progress of the times is unable to hold back the coming revolution in education, it seems unlikely that the traditional classroom is going to have any luck in its attempts trying to turn back the clock. As Laurillard puts it, “It took a global pandemic to drive home what we’ve been saying for 20 years.”
41．By giving examples of “speed learning” in the first paragraph, the author wants to show that _________.
A．digital world is dramatically reforming the way of learning.
B．speed learning completely replaces normal speed learning.
C．returning to the lecture theatre is strange after speed learning.
D．education begins to adapt to digital world after Covid-19.
42．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．It is essential for smart machines to be more human.
B．Students should possess more information about creativity.
C．Students value others’ failure over their own failure.
D．“Active learning” calls for diverse ways of involvement.
43．According to Zhao and Watterston, the major changes in education should include _________.
①learning mode       ②learning motive             ③learning attitude               ④learning focus
A．①④ B．②③ C．①③ D．②④
44．According to the passage, what does the author most probably agree with?
A．Speed learning harms students’ learning efficiency.
B．The coming revolution in education is irreversible.
C．Teachers will play a less important role in the future.
D．The traditional classrooms will eventually disappear.
















参考答案：
1．B
2．C
3．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了作者推荐的三本书。
1．细节理解题。根据King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table中的“But the book that really fired my imagination was King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green, which my father read to me at bedtime when I was around 12. (但真正激发我想象力的书是罗杰·兰斯琳·格林的《亚瑟王和他的圆桌骑士》，在我12岁左右的时候，我父亲在睡前给我读这本书。)”可知，《亚瑟王和他的圆桌骑士》这本书特别之处在于激发了作者的写作想象力。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据Diary of a Nobody中的“It began life as a serial in Punch, with text by Ceorge and illustrations by Weedon. (它最初是Punch杂志的连载，由乔治撰写文本，威登绘制插图。)”可知，《小人物日记》由威登·格罗斯史密斯绘制插图。故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据全文可知，文章主要介绍了作者推荐的三本书。所以推断，本文最有可能选自一本杂志。故选D。
4．A
5．B
6．A
7．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了中国著名钢琴演奏家郎朗的相关事迹。
4．细节理解题。第一段第二句提到“He played in the grand Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008, watched by a TV audience of 5 billion.”（他在2008年盛大的北京奥运会开幕式上表演，有50亿电视观众观看了开幕式。）由此判断，郎朗在北京奥运会开幕式上的表演吸引了50多亿的电视观众，而不是因为他有50多亿的粉丝才成了中国第一的古典艺术家。故选A。
5．词义猜测题。第二段第一句提到“Lang Lang is the first Chinese pianist to play with the world’s top orchestras”（郎朗是第一位与世界顶级乐团合作的中国钢琴家）以及“while still a student”（他还是个学生）可知，郎朗在Carnegie Hall (卡内基音乐大厅)演奏时还是个学生。据此可以判断，他是第一次在这里登台演出。故选B。
6．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“But can China introduce its own music to the west? Lang is trying.”（但中国能向西方介绍自己的音乐吗?朗正在努力。）可知，郎朗在努力将中国音乐推向全世界。故选A。
7．主旨大意题。文章最后一段提到“Lang grew up with his father’s own musical ambition and high expectations. It is not hard to imagine how boring it must be to practice the piano every day. Lang said that he once hated his hands and the piano. He injured his right hand six years ago and had to rest. “That was the best month, ” he says, without hesitation. “I had a date. I saw a Broadway show and saw Britney Spears in concert.””（郎朗从小就有父亲的音乐抱负和很高的期望。不难想象，每天练钢琴有多无聊。郎朗说，他曾经讨厌自己的手和钢琴。六年前，他的右手受伤，不得不休息。“那是最好的一个月，”他毫不犹豫地说。“我有个约会。我看了一场百老汇演出，还看了布兰妮·斯皮尔斯的演唱会。”）由此判断，该段主要描述了郎朗童年时因父亲很高的期望而不断练习弹钢琴很少休息的艰苦经历。故选C。
8．A
9．D
10．A
11．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了读者理解小说内容的方法。英国著名小说家约瑟夫·康拉德说，他作为作家的目标是“让你听到，让你感受到，最重要的是让你看到。仅此而已，这就是一切。”一个好的短篇小说试图给读者一种实际经历的感觉。它常常会留下一个鲜明的印象，让人在脑海中反复翻来覆去。读完故事后，读者应该有所思考：生活的幽默，它的讽刺，或人类行为的不可预测性。
8．细节理解题。根据第一段中“After finishing the story, the reader should have something to think about: the humor of life, its ironies (嘲笑), or the unpredictability of human behavior.（读完故事后，读者应该有所思考：生活的幽默，它的讽刺，或人类行为的不可预测性。）”可知，在第一段中，一个好的短篇小说读完后，“明智的生活乐趣”被提到了。故选A。
9．推理判断题。根据第三段“In Hemingway’s story, The Old Man and the Sea, however, we must approach the content on another level. The impact of the story comes from the insight it gives us into the needs and desires of youth and old age.（然而，在海明威的故事《老人与海》中，我们必须从另一个层面来看待其内容。这个故事的影响来自于它让我们洞察到年轻人和老年人的需求和欲望。）”可知，原文中提到“…we must approach the content on another level. The impact of the story comes from the insight it gives us into the needs and desires of youth and old age.”，可以排除A和B， C说任何一个层面的解读都不能达成对小说的理解，不符合文章提到的two levels（两个层面）的观点，D项we can approach the book content on another level other than plot level（我们可以从情节之外的另一个层面来看待这本书的内容）是对原文“The impact of the story comes from the insight it gives us into the needs and desires of youth and old age.（这个故事的影响来自于它让我们洞察到年轻人和老年人的需求和欲望。）”的解释，即要从另一个层面去深刻理解小说。故选D。
10．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Readers cannot appreciate a short story fully unless they react not only to what has been said but also to how it has been said. They must look for style and structure.（读者不能完全欣赏一个短篇故事，除非他们不仅对所讲的内容做出反应，而且对叙述的方式做出反应。他们必须寻找风格和结构。）”可知，说明了“要全面欣赏小说不仅要关注小说本身说了什么，还要看作者是如何写作的”，原文说“如何写作的”，即要了解小说的文风和结构，B和C对style 的解释均不符合原文，D为原文未提及的内容，A项The style and structure of a story（故事的风格和结构）切题。故选A。
11．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Joseph Conrad, a famous English novelist, said that his goal as a writer was ‘to make you hear, to make you feel, and above all, to make you see. That, and no more, is everything.’（ 英国著名小说家约瑟夫·康拉德说，他作为作家的目标是“让你听到，让你感受到，最重要的是让你看到。仅此而已，这就是一切。”）”可知，约瑟夫·康拉德很可能会同意，一个好的故事作家会用各种技巧来激发灵感。故选A。
12．B
13．B
14．A
15．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。6英寸长的没有斜坡的路缘对于坐轮椅的人来说“就像珠穆朗玛峰一样”，而当这个问题解决，受益的不仅是坐轮椅的群体，还有我们所有人。这个现象也即是下斜路缘效应，即当社会创造条件，允许那些被落下的人充分参与和贡献，每个人都是赢家。
12．推理判断题。根据第三段第二三句“That was a big deal for people in wheelchairs because there were no ramps (斜坡) to help them move along city blocks without assistance. According to one disability rights leader, a six-inch curb “might as well have been Mount Everest”.   (这对坐轮椅的人来说是一件大事，因为没有斜坡可以帮助他们在没有帮助的情况下沿着城市街区移动。一位残疾人权益领袖表示，6英寸长的路缘“就像珠穆朗玛峰一样”。)”可知，没有斜坡，6英寸长的路缘对于坐轮椅的人来说是一个几乎无法逾越的障碍。故选B。
13．推理判断题。根据第四段第三四句“Blackwell rightly noted that many people see equity “as a zero-sum game.” Basically, that there is a “prejudiced societal suspicion that intentionally supporting one group hurts another.” (布莱克威尔正确地指出，许多人将公平视为“零和游戏”。基本上，有一种“有偏见的社会怀疑，故意支持一个群体伤害另一个群体。”)”可知，零和游戏是一方得益一方受损的局面，布莱克威尔指出很多人把下斜路缘的设计认为是零和游戏，也即是认为这是不可能实现的公平。故选B。
14．推理判断题。根据第四段末句“What the curb cut effect shows though, Blackwell said, is that “when society creates the circumstances that allow those who have been left behind to participate and contribute fully, everyone wins.” (然而，布莱克威尔说，下斜路缘效应表明，“当社会创造条件，允许那些被落下的人充分参与和贡献，每个人都是赢家。”)”第五段前三句“There are multiple examples of this principle at work. For example, investing in policies that create more living-wage jobs or increase the availability of affordable housing certainly benefits people in communities that have limited options. But, the action also empowers those people with opportunities for better health and the means to become contributing members of society—and that benefits everyone. (以下是该原则发挥作用的多个例子。例如，投资于能够创造更多生活工资岗位或增加经济适用房供应的政策，肯定会使那些选择有限的社区的人们受益。但是，这项行动还使这些人有机会获得更好的健康，并有办法成为对社会有贡献的成员，这使每个人都受益。)”可知，下斜路缘效应指的是当社会创造条件，允许那些被落下的人充分参与和贡献后，最终会使每个人都受益。结合选项，A项“Spaceflight designs are applied to life on earth. (航天设计应用于地球上的生命。)”涉及到地球上的每一个人，能很好地解释下斜路缘效应。故选A。
15．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“So, next time you cross the street, or roll your suitcase through a crosswalk or ride your bike directly onto a sidewalk—think about how much the curb cut, that change in design that broke down walls of exclusion for one group of people at a disadvantage, has helped not just that group, but all of us. (所以，下次你过马路的时候，或者你把行李箱推过人行横道的时候，或者你骑自行车直接上人行道的时候，想想路沿的下斜，想想这种设计上的改变打破了对处于不利地位的一群人的排斥之墙，不仅帮助了这个群体，而且帮助了我们所有人。)”可知，路沿的下斜不仅帮助了坐轮椅的群体，而且帮助了我们所有人。所以，对弱势群体的关爱最终会让所有人受益。故选D。
16．B
17．C
18．D

【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍几个世界上最美丽的地方。
16．细节理解题。根据Samburu, Kenya部分“Thanks to its relative inaccessibility in the heart of Kenya, Samburu is a haven(避难所) for some of Africa’s most charming wildlife. (由于桑布鲁在肯尼亚的中心地带相对难以接近，它是非洲一些最迷人的野生动物的天堂)”可知，Samburu位于肯尼亚的腹地，交通相对不便，所以它成为野生动物的天堂是因为位置。故选B。
17．细节理解题。根据Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda部分“Several hundred call this UNESCO World Heritage Site home (几百种物种把这个联合国教科文组织世界遗产称为家)”和Zhangjiajie National Forest Park部分“China’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province is known for its towering sandstone pillars(柱子). (湖南省张家界国家森林公园是中国第一处联合国教科文组织世界遗产，以其高耸的砂岩柱而闻名)”可知，布温迪密林和张家界地质公园都在联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录上。故选C。
18．细节理解题。根据The Maldives部分“Best of all, there are plenty of beaches to go around (最棒的是，周围有很多海滩可供游览)”可知，马尔代夫有许多海滩，适合喜欢海滩的人。故选D。
19．A
20．A
21．C
22．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究发现，该研究表明人们处于自然环境中可以减少医疗保健的费用。
19．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“It’s not hard to be poetic about the broad and deep benefits of spending time in natural spaces, from amazing national parks to the simple loveliness of a walk around a city park or tree-lined neighborhood street, and some time working in the dirt of your own garden.(花时间在自然空间中带来的广泛而深刻的好处并不难，从令人惊叹的国家公园到在城市公园或绿树成荫的社区街道上简单的散步，再到在自己花园的泥土上工作的时间。)”可知，第一段主要讲述了待在自然空间有好处；而第二段“A new study from researchers at Clemson University has found another benefit to simply putting your body in a natural space: it can lower the amount of money you spend on health care.(克莱姆森大学的研究人员的一项新研究发现，将身体置于自然环境的另一个好处是：它可以降低你在医疗保健上的花费。)”则讲述了置身自然界的其他好处。由此可以判断，作者写第一段是为了引出本文的话题。故选A。
20．推理判断题。根据文章第三段““The mechanisms linking nature and health are very diverse,” said Matthew H. E. M. Browning, the principal investigator on the study, "but the benefit is believed to be in part because being in green space can decrease stress, promote healthy behaviors and enable you to breathe fresh air.”(这项研究的首席研究员Matthew H. E. M. Browning说：“将自然和健康联系起来的机制是多种多样的，但人们相信，在绿色空间中受益的部分原因是，它可以减轻压力，促进健康行为，让你呼吸新鲜空气。”)”可知，Matthew H. E. M. Browning所说的话是解释了身处自然环境中有益于健康的原因是因为身处自然环境可以有助于解压、促进健康行为并让你呼吸新鲜空气。故选A。
21．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The researchers hope their findings will support public policies that prioritize(优先考虑) natural elements in residential areas. For you, maybe this learning will inspire you to plant a tree or a potted flower today-or create a beautiful garden to enjoy, with a view of some health-giving, green goodness.(研究人员希望他们的发现能够支持优先考虑居住区自然元素的公共政策。对你来说，也许这一学习将激励你今天种植一棵树或一盆花，或者创造一个美丽的花园来享受，以一些有益健康的观点。)”可知，研究人员希望他们的发现能够推动创建更多的绿色空间。故选C。
22．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“A new study from researchers at Clemson University has found another benefit to simply putting your body in a natural space: it can lower the amount of money you spend on health care.(克莱姆森大学的研究人员的一项新研究发现，将身体置于自然环境的另一个好处是：它可以降低你在医疗保健上的花费。)”以及第五段“Even with all these factors included into their analysis, the researchers found that those who lived near the most green space had an average of $374 less per year in health care expenses compared to those who lived farther from natural spaces.(即使把所有这些因素都纳入分析，研究人员发现，与那些住在远离自然空间的人相比，那些住在绿色空间附近的人每年的医疗费用平均少374美元。)”可知，本文主要介绍了一项新的研究发现结果，也就是人们处于自然环境中可以减少医疗保健的费用。所以“Being in Nature Reduces Health Care Cost(亲近大自然可以降低医疗成本)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
23．A
24．C
25．C
26．B

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是Mikha Singh为了他的一切——他的宗教，他的爱人以及他的生命一直在奔跑。
23．细节理解题。根据首段中的“On the track for the 400-meter dash at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Mikha Singh shot from the start as fast as possible, but then, in a second, sensed Malcolm Spence of South Africa over his shoulder. At the line, with six inches between them, Singh won the gold.(在1958年大英帝国和英联邦运动会的400米短跑跑道上，米哈·辛格一开始就以最快的速度起跑，但很快，他就感觉到身后的南非选手马尔科姆·斯彭斯。在终点线处，辛格以6英寸的领先优势赢得了金牌)”可知，Mikha Singh领先Malcolm Spence只有6英寸夺冠，说明他是以微弱的优势获得的冠军。故选A项。
24．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“As a child, Singh ran to get an education outside his home village. The school was ten kilometers away. But at the age of 18, Singh ran to save his very life. In 1947, the village was being split between India and Pakistan.(小时候，辛格跑到家乡以外的地方接受教育。学校在十公里外。但在18岁时，辛格为了挽救自己的生命而奔跑。1947年，该村被印度和巴基斯坦分割)”可知，接受学校教育是他在小时候的事情，代号是③；根据第三段中的“There followed a time when Singh hopped trains as a refugee, shoeless and starving.(随后有一段时间，辛格作为难民跳火车，没有鞋子，挨饿)”和“The first race he won rewarded him with a daily glass of milk.(他赢得的第一场比赛奖励他每天喝一杯牛奶。)”可知，他得到牛奶作为奖励是在他是难民的时候，代号是①；根据第一段中的“On the track for the 400-meter dash at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Mikha Singh shot from the start as fast as possible, but then, in a second, sensed Malcolm Spence of South Africa over his shoulder.(在1958年大英帝国和英联邦运动会(British Empire and Commonwealth Games)的400米短跑跑道上，米哈·辛格一开始就以最快的速度起跑，但很快，他就感觉到身后的南非选手马尔科姆·斯彭斯)”可知，他获得金牌是在1958年的大英帝国和英联邦运动会上获得的，代号是②；根据最后一段中的“In 1960, he was invited to compete against Pakistan’s champion runner.(1960年，他受邀与巴基斯坦冠军选手竞争)”以及“When he won his race, the then Pakistani prime minister said, “Pakistan bestows on (授予) you the title of The Flying Sikh. ” (当他赢得比赛时，当时的巴基斯坦总理说：“巴基斯坦授予你‘飞翔的锡克教’称号。”)”可知，他被授予The Flying Sikh头衔是在1960年，代号是④；由此可知，在Singh人生中所发生的事情顺序是③①②④。故选C项。
25．细节理解题。根据尾段中的“As a result, Singh began the hard, necessary work, six hours a day. He pushed his body to the limit out of pride—and for India. His iron discipline finally paid off.(结果，辛格开始了艰苦而必要的工作，每天工作六个小时。他把自己的身体推向极限是出于骄傲——也是为了印度。他的铁律终于得到了回报。)”可知，Singh是靠自己不断地努力获取的成功。故选C项。
26．主旨大意题。根据首段中的“They did not know that, for him, running was not a sport. It was everything, his religion, his beloved, and his life.(他们不知道，对他来说，跑步不是一项运动。这是一切，他的宗教，他的爱人，他的生命)”以及全文对Mikha Singh一生中所遭遇的事情可知，他在为自己的一切，自己的宗教，自己的爱人以及自己的生命一直在奔跑，由此可知，“终生奔跑”作为本文的题目为概括全文主题。故选B项。
27．A
28．C
29．B

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍介绍戏剧工作坊的相关项目。
27．细节理解题。根据YEAR K-3 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA中的$200.00 Out of stock可知，“out of stock”表示“售罄”，而“in stock”表示“未完待售”。由此推知，Year K – 3是最受欢迎的。故选A。
28．推理判断题。根据YEAR 4-6 MAKE YOUR OWN MUSICAL部分“Working with an ATYP tutor, learn how to break down classic musical plots, create your own characters and even some of your very own dance sequences.(在ATYP导师的指导下，学习如何分解经典的音乐情节，创建自己的角色，甚至一些自己的舞蹈片段)”推知，这部儿童音乐剧将是一部著名音乐剧的改编版。故选C。
29．推理判断题。根据第一段“Australian Theatre for Young People creates school holiday drama workshops for kids. Kids will make new friends, learn about performing, gain confidence and most importantly have a ton of fun in a safe and inspiring environment.(澳大利亚青年剧院为孩子们创建了学校节日戏剧工作坊。孩子们会结交新朋友，学习表演，获得自信，最重要的是在一个安全和鼓舞人心的环境中获得大量的乐趣)”可知，本文是介绍戏剧工作坊的相关项目。由此推知，本文最有可能来自一家影院的网站。故选B。
30．D
31．C
32．A
33．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了减少温室气体排放的未来技术是扭转两个多世纪温室气体排放的绝望之举。虽然未来的气候会得到改善，但威胁仍然存在。
30．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“On windy plains and in parts of the seas that have been turned over to wind farms, a different kind of tower has been built alongside the turbines (涡轮). They take in CO2 out of the atmosphere. (在多风的平原和被移交给风电场的部分海域，涡轮机旁边建造了一座不同类型的塔。它们吸收大气中的二氧化碳。)”可知，第一段描述了减少温室气体排放的未来技术，故选D。
31．词义猜测题。根据文章第四段“There is no denying that climate talks are going too slowly and not so smoothly. Even if industrial emissions were to drop rapidly (不可否认，气候谈判进展太慢，也不那么顺利。即使工业排放量迅速下降)”以及划线单词后文“We have no real replacement for aeroplane fuel and feeding people demands intensive agriculture, which accounts for a quarter of global emissions.(我们没有真正的飞机燃料替代品，养活人们需要集约农业，而集约农业占全球排放量的四分之一。)”可知，一些部门也会带来棘手的问题，由此可知第4段中划线单词很可能是指“棘手的”。故选C。
32．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“There is no denying that climate talks are going too slowly and not so smoothly. Even if industrial emissions were to drop rapidly (不可否认，气候谈判进展太慢，也不那么顺利。即使工业排放量迅速下降)”可知，从这段话中可以推断出气候谈判没有取得预期结果，故选A。
33．主旨大意题。这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了减少温室气体排放的未来技术是扭转两个多世纪温室气体排放的绝望之举。虽然未来的气候会得到改善，但威胁仍然存在。根据文章最后一段“There is undoubtedly a long way to go when we address problems facing mankind, but we can always anticipate something.(毫无疑问，当我们解决人类面临的问题时，还有很长的路要走，但我们总是可以预料到一些事情。)”可知，文章大意是未来的气候将随着人类的努力而改善，但威胁仍然存在，故选C。
34．D
35．C
36．B
37．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究表明，我们做志愿者的动机会影响我们的健康。
34．细节理解题。根据第一段“People who give, live longer, studies have shown. Now, a new study by University of Michigan researchers shows that why people volunteer—not whether they volunteer—is what really counts.(研究表明，给予的人更长寿。现在，密歇根大学研究人员的一项新研究表明，真正重要的是人们为什么要做志愿者，而不是他们是否做志愿者。)”可知，新研究主要发现了我们做志愿者的原因会影响我们的健康。故选D。
35．细节理解题。根据第二中“For the study, Konrath and colleagues analyzed data collected in 2008 and 2012 aiming at the same random samples of 3,376 people. (在这项研究中，Konrath和他的同事分析了2008年和2012年收集的数据，目标是3376人的随机样本。)”可知，研究者是通过分析数据来进行这项研究的，故选C。
36．推理判断题。根据第三段中“The researchers asked people to rate how important they found various reasons for volunteering, and they found that the more important people rated reasons such as feeling pity for people in need, the more likely they were to be alive. (研究人员要求人们对他们发现的各种志愿服务理由的重要程度进行评估，他们发现，人们对诸如同情需要帮助的人等这样的原因评价越重要，他们活更久的可能性就越大)”可知，出于同情那些需要帮助的人而做志愿活动，这有助于长寿，由此可推知，帮助那些穷人可能有助于长寿，故选B。
37．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Konrath says the current findings suggest it may be a poor idea to encourage people to volunteer because it’s good for them. “Volunteering is increasingly being encouraged in schools and organizations. Some groups say that it’s okay to want benefits for yourself, and encourage people to think of volunteering as an exchange for personal interests. Some groups emphasize the health benefits received through volunteering.” Konrath added, “Of course, it’s reasonable for volunteers to expect benefits for themselves. But the potential health benefits of volunteering are significantly reduced if self-benefit becomes a person’s main motive”.(Konrath说，目前的研究结果表明，因为对人们有好处就鼓励人们去做志愿者这可能是一个糟糕的主意。“学校和组织越来越鼓励志愿服务。一些团体认为，为自己谋福利是可以接受的，并鼓励人们把志愿服务看作是个人兴趣的交换。一些团体强调通过志愿服务获得的健康益处。”Konrath补充道:“当然，志愿者期望自己获得好处是合理的。但是，如果自我利益成为一个人的主要动机，志愿服务的潜在健康益处就会大大减少。”)”可知，本段解释了以获得好处为主要动机而进行志愿者活动，那么志愿者服务的潜在健康好处就会大大降低，也就是对第一段提出的这一当前发现：做志愿者的原因影响我们的健康，做出进一步解释，故选B。
38．C
39．D
40．A

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章简要介绍了南京市大金山风景区溧水县福家边草莓园的具体情况，并介绍了地点、开放时间、价格以及如何到达。
38．细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Nanjing is well­known for its sleepy tree­lined streets, lakeside parks and large amount of green spaces on and around Purple Mountain.( 南京以其宁静的林荫街道、湖畔公园和紫金山及其周围的大量绿地而闻名)”可知，南京的著名景点中，未提及农村农业区，说明不是那么出名，故选C项。
39．细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“A full box of fresh strawberries will run you about 25－30 RMB.(一整盒新鲜草莓大约要花25-30元人民币)”、“Price”部分的“Tickets to Fujiabian Strawberry Garden cost 22 RMB(富士边草莓园门票22元)”以及“Getting there”部分的“From Zhonghuamen subway station, take a bus to Lishui. The bus ticket costs 14 RMB. There are many drivers who will take you to Fujiabian Strawberry Garden for 5 RMB.(从中华门地铁站乘公共汽车到丽水。这张公共汽车票要14元人民币。有很多司机会花5元人民币带你去藤家边草莓园)”可知，如果你住在中华门地铁站以外共花费：一盒子新鲜草莓至少25元，两盒至少50元；门票22元；从中华门地铁站到丽水车票单程14元，来回28元；下车后再乘车单程5元，来回10元，即：50+22+28+10=110元，故选D项。
40．细节理解题。根据第四段“Local farmers have set up many small home­cooking style halls and cafes both on the mountain side and among the strawberry fields. One of the best parts of countryside trips is always the local food(当地农民在山边和草莓地里建立了许多小型家常菜风格的大厅和咖啡馆。乡村旅行最棒的部分之一总是当地的食物)”可知，游客一定喜欢的是家常菜风格的当地食品，故选A项。
41．A
42．D
43．A
44．B

【导语】本文是一篇议论文。疫情之后，教育也发生了一些变化。文章认为教育的内容应该有所转变，而学习的主动权则应该交给学生。
41．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Education was adapting to the digital world long before Covid-19 but, as with so many other human activities, the pandemic has given learning a huge push towards the virtual. Overnight, schools and universities closed and teachers and students had to find ways to do what they do only via the internet.(早在2019冠状病毒病之前，教育在适应数字世界，但与许多其他人类活动一样，疫情也极大地推动了学习向虚拟发展。一夜之间，学校和大学都关闭了，老师和学生不得不想办法通过互联网来做他们只能做的事情)”可知，第一段的例子主要是为了引出主题，也就是数字世界正在改变学习方式。故选A。
42．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“The second is that students should have more control over their learning, with the teacher’s role shifting from instructor to supervisor of learning resources, advisor and motivator. This is where so-called “active learning” comes in with a growing body of research suggesting that comprehension and memory are better when students learn in a hands-on way — through discussion and interactive technologies, for example. (二是学生应该对自己的学习有更多的控制权，教师的角色从指导者转变为学习资源的监督者、顾问和激励者。这就是所谓的“主动学习”的来源，越来越多的研究表明，当学生以实践的方式学习时——例如通过讨论和互动技术——理解和记忆会更好)”可知，“主动学习”需要多种参与方式，故选D。
43．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The first concerns the content, which should emphasize such things as creativity, critical thinking and leadership, rather than the collection and storage of information.(首先是内容，内容应该强调创造力、批判性思维和领导力，而不是信息的收集和存储)”以及文章第四段“The second is that students should have more control over their learning, with the teacher’s role shifting from instructor to supervisor of learning resources, advisor and motivator.   This is where so-called “active learning” comes in with a growing body of research suggesting that comprehension and memory are better when students learn in a hands-on way — through discussion and interactive technologies, for example.(二是学生应该对自己的学习有更多的控制权，教师的角色从指导者转变为学习资源的监督者、顾问和激励者。这就是所谓的“主动学习”的来源，越来越多的研究表明，当学生以实践的方式学习时——例如通过讨论和互动技术——理解和记忆会更好)”可知，他们认为教育的改变主要应该是在内容和模式上。故选A。
44．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“If the progress of the times is unable to hold back the coming revolution in education, it seems unlikely that the traditional classroom is going to have any luck in its attempts trying to turn back the clock. As Laurillard puts it, “It took a global pandemic to drive home what we’ve been saying for 20 years.”(如果时代的进步无法阻挡即将到来的教育改革，那么传统课堂似乎不太可能在试图让时光倒流的尝试中有任何运气。正如劳里拉德所言，“我们20年来一直在说的话，只有一场全球大流行才能让人明白。”)”可知，作者认为教育改革是不可逆转的。故选B。