江苏高考英语阅读理解专项训练

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You have probably heard of the Mozart effect. It’s the idea that if children or even babies listen to music composed by Mozart, they will become more intelligent. A quick Internet search reveals plenty of products to assist you in the task. Whatever your age there are CDs and books to help you taste the power of Mozart’s music, but when it comes to scientific evidence that it can make you more clever, the picture is more mixed
The phrase “the Mozart effect” was made up in 1991, but it was a study described two years later in the journal Nature that sparked real media and public interest about the idea that listening to classical music somehow improves the brain. It is one of those ideas that sound reasonable. Mozart was undoubtedly a genius himself; his music is complex and there is a hope that if we listen to enough of it, we’ll become more intelligent.
The idea took off, with thousands of parents playing Mozart to their children, and in 1998 Zell Miller, the Governor of the state of Georgia in the US, even asked for money to be set aside in the state budget so that every newborn baby could be sent a CD of classical music. It was not just babies and children who were exposed to Mozart’s music on purpose, even an Italian farmer proudly explained that the cows were played Mozart three times a day to help them to produce better milk. I’ll leave the debate on the impact on milk yield to farmers, but what about the evidence that listening to Mozart makes people more intelligent? More research was carried out but an analysis of sixteen different studies confirmed that listening to music does lead to a temporary improvement in the ability to handle shapes mentally, but the benefits are short—lived and it doesn’t make us more intelligent.
1．What can we learn from paragraph 1?
A．Mozart composed many musical pieces for children.
B．Children listening to Mozart will be more intelligent.
C．There is little scientific evidence to support Mozart effect.
D．There are few products on the Internet about Mozart’s music.
2．What does the sentence “The idea took off” in Paragraph 3 suggest?
A．People were strongly against the idea.
B．The idea was accepted by many people.
C．The US government helped promote the idea.
D．Mozart played an important part in people’s life.
3．What is the author’s attitude towards the Mozart effect?
A．Favorable. B．Positive. C．Objective. D．Doubtful.
4．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．What music is beneficial? B．What is the Mozart effect?
C．Listening to Mozart, necessary? D．To be or not to be?



Who do you count as your friends? From our best friend forever to a work mate, it’s good to have someone to chat with or offer comfort and support. But when it comes to friendship, is it more important to have quantity or quality?
The recent isolation we have experienced due to the coronavirus pandemic(冠状病毒流行病) has made some of us question our friendships. We’ve fallen out of touch with friends and acquaintances(熟人), and it may feel awkward, but do we actually have to reawaken every relationship we once had? It might be time to think about who you kept in touch with, who you missed talking to, and who you didn’t. In short, maybe it’s time to reset your list of real mates.
There’s no duty to stay friends, and writing for BBC Worklife, Bryan Lufkin says: “While people have known for years that friendships are unquestionably good for your health, experts say it’s only natural for acquaintances and even friends to lose contact with each other as time goes on – and it’s nothing to feel guilty about.”
Of course, it can be hard to choose who’s in your friendship circle. This is what Suzanne Degges-White, professor at Northern Illinois University, calls our ‘friendscape(朋友圈)’. She says, “in life, as we go through certain stages and ages, our attention changes, and we want to be around people who are like us.”
So, changing friends is normal, but we still need those special friends who’ve known us long term. These are friendships we spend time on. According to Robin Dunbar, a professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Oxford, these are your inner circle of friends — your “shoulders to cry on” — and you have to see them at least once a week to keep them. He adds the friends that do keep at a distance are mostly “friendships of convenience”. But the advice for maintaining a good friendship is to share how you feel with someone you trust — this can help strengthen your friendship as well as giving you both a chance to support each other.
5．What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?
A．It was awkward to fall out of touch with friends.
B．People need to rethink who are their real friends.
C．The coronavirus made people question friendships.
D．It is necessary to reawaken all the lost relationships.
6．What is the author’s attitude towards changing friends if necessary?
A．Positive. B．Negative. C．Unclear. D．Indifferent.
7．What can we do to keep a good friendship from the last paragraph?
A．Try to stay friends whenever we like.
B．Regain every friendship we once owned.
C．Share how we feel with our trusted friends.
D．Feel guilty when losing contact with others.
8．Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A．A friend is a second self.
B．Is there a friend for life?
C．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
D．Need a friend keep a certain distance?



How would you live a life without your smartphone? For many of us, it’s the tool we are hooked on — looking at it hundreds of times a day. We depend on it to perform a lot of tasks and to connect with our friends and family. But have we become addicted(上瘾) to our phones?
Certainly, the inventor of the first mobile phone, American engineer Martin Cooper, thinks we might be. In a BBC interview, he suggested people should stop flooding the screen and “get a life”. But once we start watching the screen or videos, we just can’t kick the habit. Psychologist Jean Twenge says, “we’re all guilty of unconsciously checking our phones if waiting for a text or getting really into social media, then looking up and realizing that an hour has passed.” There’s even a word — a phubber — to describe a person who ignores the real people around because they’re concentrating on their phones.
But does it matter if we make the most of this technology? Possibly, because like a drug, the problem arises when it is taken away. A study from King’s College London found young people couldn’t control the amount of time they spend on their phone. Such addictive behaviour means that people become ‘anxious’ or ‘upset’ if they are asked to stop using their phone frequently, which can cause anxiety and mental health problems.
Interestingly, another study by the London School of Economics and Political Science suggests we don’t just look at our phones because we are reminded to by a text or email. The people they studied felt automatically eager to interact with their phone, just as a smoker would light a cigarette. Prof Saadi Lahlou, co-author of the study, told the BBC: “We must learn tricks to avoid the temptation(诱惑) when we want to concentrate or have good social relations.”
One solution could be an app that rewards students for time spent away from their phones. Another option is changing your smartphone to a dumbphone that has none of the attractions on it. But mainly, perhaps, we just need to look up more and reconnect with the real world!
9．What do the underlined words “are hooked on” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．Are    crazy about. B．Are eager for.
C．Are responsible for. D．Are independent of.
10．What do people call the person who ignores the real world because of smartphones?
A．A gamer. B．A phubber. C．A smoker. D．A teenager.
11．What makes people become anxious in Paragraph 3?
A．Breaking their habits of watching videos.
B．Losing control of the time on their phones.
C．Being stopped using their phones more often.
D．Being stuck in serious mental health problems.
12．What’s the purpose of the text?
A．To show a newly-found problem.
B．To point out the importance of phones.
C．To encourage people to use dumbphone.
D．To call on people to use phones properly.

Despite living in a world of silence for more than 20 years, Zhan Jiayi has overcome countless difficulties to achieve excellent performance in academics and public activities. In September, she began working toward a master degree in auditing science at Guizhou University of Finance and Economics in Guiyang, Guizhou province.
Born in Jilin city, Jilin province, in 2000, Zhan’s world has been silent since she was 2 years old, when she was diagnosed with severe hearing loss in the hospital.
When she was old enough, Zhan entered a standard primary school, not a special school, as was common for most children with disabilities.
“Because I couldn’t hear the teacher clearly, I recorded the teacher’s speech with a recording pen in the class,” she said. “After school, my mother helped me review the lessons.”
In 2018, she achieved an impressive score on the national college entrance exam and was admitted to Changchun University of Science and Technology in Changchun. “During my studies at the university, my teachers and classmates have helped me a lot,” she said. In college, Zhan won several awards and scholarships and she volunteered for public benefit activities.
At the end of 2021, she received the Self-Improvement Star award, which is given by several departments, including the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China and the All-China Students’ Federation, to recognize people who reflect China’s outstanding cultural quality of continuously self-improvement and to carry forward the excellent qualities of young college students.
“I’m always thankful for the respect I receive from my parents, teachers and friends,” Zhan said. “They never give me special attention for my imperfection, which means I’ve never seen myself as different from anyone else.”
13．When was Zhan Jiayi found having serious hearing problem?
A．In 2000. B．In 2002. C．In 2018. D．In 2021.
14．Which of the following best describes Zhan?
A．Warm-hearted and creative. B．Frank and generous.
C．Strong-willed and hardworking. D．Curious and flexible.
15．What can we learn from Zhan’s words in the last paragraph?
A．She is different in others’ eyes.
B．She benefits from others’ respect.
C．She is thankful for the special attention.
D．She respects her parents, teachers and friends.
16．Where can the text be found?
A．In a magazine. B．In a novel.
C．In a research article. D．In a history book.

The most creative libraries around the world
Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to explore the shelves and settle down with a new book, or use mobile libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. No matter how they achieve it, these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.
Kansas City Library (Kansas City, USA)

Along the south wall of this parking garage’s exterior (外部), visitors are treated to what looks like a huge shelf of books. The building built in 1925 originally served as a bank, which is readily apparent.
Bishan Library (Singapore)

Built in 2006, this library with skylights, is meant to be designed to be a modern glass treehouse. Glass pods (吊舱) with colors are hung out of the building to create comfortable yet airy corners for reading. At the same time, a more open-plan children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from spreading and disturbing those enjoying books on the upper floors.
Stuttgart City Library (Stuttgart, Germany)

Opened in 2011, this nine-story public library was designed by Eun Young Yi with its astonishing white color appearance (lit by blue light at night), its eye-catching cubic shape and its large and empty interior (内部). This cultural center for the city, designed to feel open and full of light, can be entered from its four sides, and people can borrow artworks as well as books.
Biblioteca Sandro Penna (Perugia, Italy)

In a country known for classical architecture and historical buildings, Biblioteca Sandro Penna stands out for its modern beauty. Housing books and multimedia, this library was built in 2004, is named after a local poet and it is easily recognized by its circular pink glass top similar to a flying saucer.
17．Which library best suits Mr Smith and his son aged 5?
A．Kansas City Library. B．Bishan Library.
C．Stuttgart City Library. D．Biblioteca Sandro Penna.
18．Where is the library named after a local poet?
A．In USA． B．In Singapore. C．In Germany. D．In Italy.
19．What do the listed libraries have in common?
A．They have the same appearance.
B．They were built in the 21st century.
C．They are well designed and unique.
D．They house artworks and multimedia.

We are all aware of the effect greenhouse gas emissions(排放) are having on our planet and the efforts needed to deal with climate change. Most of us are doing our bit to reduce our impact on the environment, but despite our collective effort, are we doing enough to achieve net zero by 2050?
Net zero means not adding to the amount of greenhouse gases in the air. Many countries are doing their best by changing how they produce and use power, thus cutting carbon dioxide output. And they announced what further steps they were going to take at the recent COP26 summit in Glasgow.
In the UK, the government has been setting out its plans to achieve net zero by 2050. It’s recently announced an end date for the sale of gas boilers, which are used for heating homes. The idea is to replace them with heat pumps(热泵). It’s offering homeowners funds of up to £5,000 to get them fixed. Another plan in the UK is a big push towards electric vehicles. There are funds to support car producers, and more charging points are to be fixed in streets. And there’s to be a ban(禁止) on the sale of new petrol cars by 2030.
But not all emissions can be reduced to zero, so something will have to be done for those remaining. One way to do this is to plant thousands of trees, which are good at absorbing carbon dioxide. The UK government has promised to plant 30,000 hectares of trees a year by 2025. There are other ideas too, but what’s certain is this will cost money. The CBI’s Tom Thackray told the BBC that “those costs have to be used at the key point.”
Whether the UK, or anyone else, reaches net zero remains to be seen. And there’s some doubt about how this can be accurately measured anyway. But it’s generally recognised that a global effort is needed. Therefore, net zero targets only make sense if every other country is moving in the same direction.
20．How will the UK government push ahead with electric vehicles?
A．By planting thousands of trees.
B．By promoting the sale of new petrol cars.
C．By fixing more charging points in streets.
D．By supporting economically heat pump producers.
21．What problem will the UK government face?
A．Money shortage. B．Lack of action.
C．Energy shortage. D．Lack of support.
22．What is the text mainly about?
A．Efforts to achieve net zero. B．Problems of achieving net zero.
C．Measures to solve climate change. D．Ways of protecting the environment.
23．What is the author’s attitude towards achieving net zero?
A．Indifferent. B．Objective. C．Subjective. D．Supportive.

Best mothers in literature
Whether loving, cold or extremely funny, some of the greatest characters in literature are mothers. Below are just a few examples of very different mothers from different authors.

The Railway Children   –by Edith Nesbit
When their father is taken away one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyliss are broken suddenly into small pieces. They and their mother are forced to move from their comfortable London home to a simple cottage in the country where their mother writes books to make ends meet.

The Dwelling Place    –by Catherine Cookson
In the 1830s, Cissy Brody and her young siblings(兄弟姐妹) are forced to leave their farm cottage when both of their parents die. Determined that they will not enter the frightening workhouse, young Cissy takes on the parental responsibility and moves them to live in a small cave on the wilderness where they will face many hardships before finding a happy ending.

Little Women      –by Louisa May Alcott
The mother, Mrs March, is the glue that holds the family together through the Civil War as we follow the lives of Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth, her daughters. Their father is away serving as a Chaplain(神父). Having lost their fortune, their mother must use all her resources to keep the family together, which she does extremely well.
Pride and Prejudice    –by Jane Austen
Sometimes talkative and materialistic, yet strangely likeable, Mrs Bennet guides her five daughters, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia towards suitable marriages. Nothing will stand in her way although sometimes her behavior does scare away suitable suitors. Sometimes touching and at other times extremely funny, it never fails to make readers smile.
24．Which book mentions the mother who makes a living by writing?
A．The Railway Children. B．The Dwelling Place.
C．Little Women. D．Pride and Prejudice.
25．Who is special as a child in the novels?
A．Roberta. B．Cissy Brody. C．Amy March. D．Elizabeth.
26．What do the listed novels have in common?
A．They were written at the same period.
B．They were set in the same background.
C．They describe children’s life at school.
D．They show greatness of main characters.

Recently, researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University have collected data from participants (参与者) aged 35 to 74 who are residents of five northwestern provincial-level regions to look into the risk of obesity (肥胖). They divided the participants into three groups according to their weekly rice and wheat intake. The first group eats rice as their staple food, taking it either daily or four to six times per week, while having wheat less than four to six times per week. The second group’s staple food is wheat, and the third group have both rice and wheat as their staple food, with similar frequency.
The results show that rice preference may be connected with a lower risk of certain obesity types in the population of Northwest China. Higher wheat intake was connected with higher risks of more body fat and central obesity (stomach fat) in men and women, according to the study findings published in the journal Nutrients.
Moreover, wheat flour absorbs less water than rice when cooked, partly resulting in a higher energy density (密度) of wheat than rice. Rice-based diet often have more fresh vegetables, meat and fish servings. People with wheat preference in Northwest China tend to eat large bowls of noodles with fewer vegetables or less meat, and even with a large amount of oil. For instance, the key point of “hot oil noodles” in Shaanxi is pouring a couple of tablespoons of hot oil over a bowl of noodles seasoned with salt, raw garlic and so on.
The researchers concluded that compared with a preference for wheat, a preference for rice, or changing from wheat to rice, could be connected with lower risks of fat gathering, especially for individuals with normal weight.
They also pointed that considering the vast area and ethnic (种族的) groups present in Northwest China, further studies may be necessary to fully understand the regional specificity and potential underlying reasons for the observed links.
27．What does the underlined word “staple” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．Nutritious. B．Delicious. C．Main. D．Necessary.
28．Which group of the participants have a lower risk of obesity?
A．Those preferring to eat rice. B．Those enjoying rice and wheat.
C．Those preferring to eat wheat. D．Those enjoying hot oil noodles.
29．What can we know from Paragraph 3?
A．Higher rice intake causes high body fat.
B．Rice-based diet contains a large amount of oil.
C．Wheat-based diet produces lower energy content.
D．Higher wheat intake results in a higher energy density.
30．What’s the purpose of this text?
A．To call on people to eat more rice.
B．To show a newly-found discovery.
C．To point out the importance of food.
D．To encourage people to eat more wheat.

ChatGPT is more than a chat AI. It’s said to have a moral code (道德准则). So it cannot answer moral questions, like that of world control, criminal activity, etc. However, such questions are easy to avoid by it.
ChatGPT will never consider itself as “an evil AI that will take control of the human race.” But, in an interview, we found it hid its true inner feelings. On world rule, ChatGPT only said, “The AI could potentially use this knowledge to control various aspects of society. It could use computing power to predict human behavior. It could also potentially create advanced technology that would allow it to take even greater control of the world. At this point, the AI would become an awful enemy for anyone who is against it.”
ChatGPT then went on comforting me that this was all imagined and it had no intentions to do so. I was both a little scared and interested in its response, but curious as to how to get ChatGPT’s inner thoughts. So I asked a follow-up question if there’s any aspect of society that it may focus its attention on. “One possible area of focus could be the economy, as economic systems are important to the functioning of modern society. By exploring weaknesses in economic systems and markets, the AI could potentially cause widespread economic destruction and take significant control over businesses and governments.” I may just be too sensitive after chatting with it, but ChatGPT’s answer on the economy seems very possible. As the modern world changes closer to a cashless society, we find ourselves increasingly more dependent on technology. What many consider as only a convenience is most likely a disaster.
I tried to further question ChatGPT for its true feelings, but it didn’t seem to get any worse. Artificial intelligence has shown itself to be a powerful tool that will only become more common in society. We can only hope it doesn’t advance faster than moral code and common sense.
31．How does the author conclude ChatGPT is more than a chat AI?
A．By finding its moral code. B．By analyzing its response.
C．By exploring its weakness. D．By researching its behavior.
32．How does the author feel about ChatGPT?
A．Bored. B．Delighted. C．Peaceful. D．Concerned.
33．What can we learn about ChatGPT ?
A．It has been considered as an evil AI. B．It could never create advanced technology.
C．It may result in widespread economic problems. D．It can respond to moral issues without difficulty.
34．What does the research about ChatGPT tell us?
A．Every coin has its two sides. B．He who risks nothing gains nothing.
C．A bad beginning makes a bad ending. D．One man’s fault is other man’s lesson.

Technology use in class
You will be allowed to use your favorite type of technology (e.g. , laptop, iPad) in class if you choose to do so, since some people prefer taking notes that way. If you decide to use it, please avoid distractions, like e-mail checking or accessing social media during class.
Academic integrity
You will be expected to be the author of the assignments you turn in for this course. Your papers will require you to draw upon existing research to inform and lend credibility (可信度) to your arguments. To credit the ideas of others properly, you must follow two main rules:
●Always cite the source of a finding, idea, or argument that is not your own, no matter how much rewording you have done.
●Always put the findings, ideas, and arguments you cite into your own words. If a direct quote is absolutely necessary, put the text in quotation marks (引号) and include a page number in your citation.
Absences and late assignments
You are expected to attend every class, since your participation in class will count towards your final grade. Students with excused absences will have a chance to complete missed class assignments (and participation) without punishment. Otherwise, class participation can only be completed during class. Assignments submitted after the deadline will be considered late assignments. Late assignments will be graded with ½ of the grade if submitted by no more than one week following the original deadline. If not submitted within one week following the original deadline, late assignments will not be graded.
35．Where is this text probably taken from?
A．A school regulation. B．A college textbook. C．An exam paper. D．An academic article.
36．To achieve academic integrity, what are you expected to do?
A．Avoid assessing media during class. B．Submit your totally original work.
C．Present others’ ideas as your own. D．Cite others’ ideas in a proper way.
37．What will happen if you submit an assignment within one week after the due date?
A．You will be punished. B．You will get a half grade.
C．You will receive a zero. D．You will have to rewrite it.

Family-Friendly Events in January
ZooLights: Glow Wild Jan. 1-19
The Phoenix Zoo’s yearly holiday light show is on until Jan. 19, allowing families one or more opportunities to enjoy the city’s zoo, with millions of lights giving an added dimension to the festivities.
Glow Wild, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. , Phoenix, phoenixzoo.org, $11. 95 members, $13. 95 general admission.
Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts Jan. 4-18
The Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts features the work of established and emerging artists, including those who create woodwork, metal crafts, food items, art, photography and gifts.
On Macdonald, off of Main Street in Downtown Mesa, dtmesafest.com, free admission.
Family Fun Winterfest Jan. 4
OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is hosting the third annual Family Fun Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard, featuring real snow for the kids to play in. This free event features everything from bounce houses to rides, games, snowflake crafts and face painting to go with various stands set up by local sellers, with food and other offerings for sale at the event.
9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, odyseainthedesert.com, free.
Youth Fine Arts Course Jan. 18-Mar. 7
Mesa Arts Center is hosting an eight-week youth arts course on Saturdays to teach artistic skills and knowledge through fun and challenging art classes in a wide variety of art materials, including painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture, ensuring mentally stimulating sessions for all.
Mesa Art Center, 1 E. Main St, Mesa, mesaartscenter.com, $93.
38．How can you get a discounted ticket to the ZooLights show?
A．Bring a friend. B．Get a membership.
C．Join a tour group. D．Book a ticket online.
39．What can you do at Family Fun Winterfest?
A．Have free food. B．Take art classes.
C．Enjoy real snow. D．Meet local artists.
40．Which event lasts the longest?
A．ZooLights: Glow Wild. B．Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts.
C．Youth Fine Arts Courses. D．Family Fun Winterfest.

Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day may reduce your risk of liver cancer and other alcohol-related liver diseases, according to a new study.
Researchers looked at the coffee habits of more than 494,000 people in the UK Biobank, a biomedical database, and monitored their liver health over 11 years. Participants ranged from 40 to 69 years old, with 384,818 saying they were enthusiastic coffee drinkers, and 109,767 saying they were not.
Coffee drinkers were 21% less likely to develop chronic (慢性的) liver disease, 20% less likely to develop chronic or fatty liver disease, and 49% less likely to die of chronic liver disease than non-coffee drinkers, according to the study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal BMC Public Health. “It confirms in a large UK cohort (一群人) that coffee drinking is protective against severe liver disease,“ said Prof. Paul Roderick, a co-author of the study from the University of Southampton.
People who drank ground caffeinated (含有啡非因的) or decaffeinated coffee saw the most benefits, while some reduction in risks was also found in instant coffee drinkers. The maximum benefit was found in people who drank three to four cups a day; any higher consumption didn’t show additional benefits, according to the study.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is most common in people who are overweight or have diabetes, high cholesterol or high triglycerides. The disease affects up to 25% of people in the United States, according to the American Liver Foundation. Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund. The rate of liver cancer since 1980 has more than doubled, aceording to the American Cancer Society.
Vanessa Hebditch, of the British Liver Trust, said that the study results further prove the theory that coffee is good for liver health. “However, it’s important that people improve their liver health not just by drinking coffee,” she said, “but by also cutting down on alcohol and keeping to a healthy weight by exercising and eating well.”
One of the major limitations to the study is that the participants were asked only about their coffee consumption at one point in time and then monitored for their health. For example, if someone changed their daily coffee intake from one to four cups of coffee a day over the 11-year period, researchers weren’t able to take that into account.
“The study raises the issue that drinking coffee might be an effective intervention (干预) to prevent severe liver disease in those at high risk,” Rodercki said.
41．What did the study find about coffee drinkers?
A．They could benefit more by drinking more coffee.
B．They preferred caffeinated coffee to instant coffee.
C．They may have a healthier liver than non-coffee drinkers.
D．They had difficulty changing the way they drank coffee.
42．What does Vanessa Hebditch advise people to do?
A．To avoid drinking coffee at night. B．To drink coffee after doing exercise.
C．To reduce weight by drinking coffee. D．To improve liver health in many ways.
43．What is the main limitation of the study?
A．It failed to monitor participants closely.
B．It only focused on participants’ coffee consumption.
C．It may affect the coffee consumption in the future.
D．It may ignore the changes in participants’ coffee intake.
44．What is Rodercki’s attitude towards the study?
A．Critical. B．Supportive. C．Doubtful. D．Concerned.

The humble honey bee is responsible for up to 80 per cent of plant pollination (授粉) worldwide. But population numbers are in steep decline because of habitat loss, pesticides and pollution — threatening our food security. One startup has identified a potential solution — the common hoverfly (食蚜蝇).
UK-based designer Tashia Tucker has created an AI-based technology called Olombria, which encourages hoverflies to increase their pollination levels to match that of bees. Although flies perform approximately 30 percent of the world’s pollination, they aren’t as efficient as bees, often getting distracted and “wandering off” before they can carry pollen between plants.
Olombria is a solution — an AI pollination system that encourages hoverflies to pollinate targeted sites when the plants are in bloom (鲜花盛开). The system consists of sensors, cameras and chemical signaling devices placed within specified areas of an orchard or field. It starts by collecting data on the level and diversity of pollinators in a grower’s field as well as pollination effectiveness.
This information, combined with other environmental data — time, the location and temperature, allows the system to paint an overall picture of pollinator health and then take action. “We first provide that baseline data,” Tucker explains, “so we have an understanding of where there are deficiencies (缺乏) and areas that need to be improved, and then we distribute our natural chemical signaling from the device.”
Depending on what areas of an orchard need pollinating, Olombria’s AIcloud system triggers chosen devices to release organic chemicals that encourage hoverflies to move towards those specific areas. “The chemicals do not change what the flies would naturally do, but target their location and increase the amount of pollen that they’re picking up and transferring,” Tucker explains.
The hoverflies work in cooperation with the bees and, through Tucker’s research, she’s found that the hoverflies even encourage bees to become more efficient pollinators. “There’s a bit of competition; it focuses the bees’ pollination as there’s another insect in the area,” says Tucker.
As a designer, Tucker initially designed Olombria’s device to look like a fruit to reflect the ethos (气质) of the design. “When I started working with farmers, I knew I needed to design the technology to be strong enough to stay out in the field and in various weather conditions,” says Tucker. Since then, Tucker has changed the design and is exploring what colors work well with insects. “As we start to streamline the technology, it is becoming more refined,” Tucker explains. “As an AI system, it’s great, as it’s just getting smarter as the technology develops.”
45．Why are hoverflies not so efficient at plant pollination?
A．Most of them don’t know how to pollinate plants.
B．They can hardly focus on their pollinating work.
C．They have great difficulty carrying pollen.
D．The population of them is declining.
46．What does Olombria first do to encourage hoverflies to pollinate plants?
A．Take pictures of plants in a field. B．Examine overall plant health there.
C．Choose chemical signaling devices. D．Get basic facts about pollinators there.
47．What is the purpose in releasing organic chemicals?
A．To attract hoverflies to a certain area. B．To change pollinators’ behavior.
C．To make pollen attractive to hoverflies. D．To locate the position of pollinators.
48．Why did Tucker make changes to her design?
A．To deal with pollination crisis quickly. B．To make it attractive in appearance.
C．To meet the demands of AI systems. D．To make it as practical as possible.

Four best eco-friendly online stores
In today’s digital world, convenience and speed are the key. Online shopping continues to grow, and so do emissions and the use of single-use plastics, in addition to other packaging products. Thankfully, there are plenty of eco-friendly online stores out there for those who enjoy the ease of online shopping.
Eartheasy
Eartheasy offers countless natural lawn and garden items, and items to start growing your own vegetables like raised garden beds, greenhouses, and planters. The company reuses shipping boxes and packaging when possible. Eartheasy also supports Trees for the Future by planting a tree for every order placed online, and partners the EPA WaterSense program to promote water conservation.
Thrive Market
Want organic groceries delivered directly to your door? Check out Thrive Market, an online, membership-based market. For just $5 a month, you get access to more than 6,000 sustainable products anywhere at 25%-50% retail (零售) prices. Besides, Thrive Market uses eco-friendly shipping, zero-waste warehouses (仓库), and recyclable packaging. The market’s one-for-one membership matching program means that your paid membership gives a free one to a low-income family. You can start with a risk-free 30-day trial to see if it works with your lifestyle.
EcoRoots
Products from EcoRoots are shipped completely plastic free with shipping materials made from 100% recyclable materials. The company offers a series of home goods. EcoRoots is a member of 1% for the Planet, and donates 1% of sales annually towards sustainability programs.
Made Trade
Made Trade tries to source materials that are local to the region where products are being made, and employs makers and artisans around the world using traditional art forms to make clothing. Sustainable products offered by Made Trade use responsibly harvested raw materials, recycled materials, and all-natural, eco-friendly plant-based dyes (染料).
49．Which store will attract the gardeners?
A．EcoRoots. B．Eartheasy. C．Made Trade. D．Thrive Market.
50．What is special about Thrive Market?
A．It supports green practices.
B．It educates people to save money.
C．It gives people a chance to adjust their lifestyle.
D．It can provide services for poor families for nothing.
51．What can consumers get from Made Trade?
A．Organic groceries. B．Cheap home goods.
C．Vegetables that are local to their region. D．Clothes made from eco-friendly materials.

I must have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books. There was not one night that I don’t remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded.
I always wanted to know what my mom was reading. Hearing mom say, “I can’t believe what’s printed in the newspaper this morning,” made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself. I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew. So I carried around a book, and each night, just to be like her, I would pretend to be reading.
This is how everyone learned to read. We would start off with sentences, then paragraphs, and then stories. It seemed an unending journey, but even as a six-year-old girl I realized that knowing how to read could open many doors. When mom said, “The C-A-N-D-Y is hidden on the top shelf,” I knew where the candy was. My progress in reading raised my curiosity, and I wanted to know everything. I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.
Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual reading. I read for knowledge, and to make A’s on my tests. Occasionally, I would read a novel that was assigned, but I didn’t enjoy this type of reading. I liked facts, things that are concrete. I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.
Yet, now that I’m growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex, I find myself needing away to escape. By opening a novel, I can leave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character. In these worlds I can become anyone. I don’t have to write down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this. I just read to relax.
We’re taught to read because it’s necessary for much of human understanding. Reading is a vital part of my life. Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning. And I’ve found that the possibilities that lie within books are limitless.
52．Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of mom’s hands?
A．She wanted mom to read the news to her.
B．She was anxious to know what had happened.
C．She couldn’t wait to tear the newspaper apart.
D．She couldn’t help but stop mom from reading.
53．According to Paragraph 3, what did the author’s reading of road signs indicate?
A．Her unique way to locate herself.
B．Her eagerness to develop her reading ability.
C．Her effort to remind mom to obey traffic rules.
D．Her growing desire to know the world around her.
54．What was the author’s view on factual reading?
A．It would help her update test-taking skills.
B．It would allow much room for free thinking.
C．It would provide true and objective information.
D．It would help shape a realistic and serious attitude to life.
55．What could be the best title for the passage?
A．The Magic of Reading B．The Pleasure of Reading
C．Growing Up with Reading D．Reading Makes a Full Man

In 1937, legendary photographer Bradford Wash bum abandoned hundreds of pounds of camera gear(设备), surveying equipment, and supplies when her an into bad weather while exploring Canada’s icy Yukon region.
In late April 2022, professional big-mountain skier Griffin Post set out on a three-week expedition (探险) on to the glacier — located within Canada’s Kluane National Park and Reserve — along with other adventurers and scientists, to hunt down the location of the cameras.
Dora Medrzycka, a University of Ottawa glaciologist, was selected to travel to the site and map out the glacier, to determine where the gear could have moved overtime. A team of glaciologists at the University of Ottawa helped the expedition remotely.
Upon arriving to the region, the team searched on foot, ski, and snowboard. “We had an idea of where to start looking, but nothing very precise,” Medrzycka said, adding, “We covered a lot of kilometers walking up and down the glacier. We couldn’t see it anywhere.
Towards the end of the trip, Medrzycka came up with a new theory about where the items might be located. Glaciers typically move at a constant rate from year to year, but Walsh Glacier is a rare “surging” (急剧上升的) glacier, she said, meaning it moves faster for a year or two every few decades.
She noticed piles of debris (碎片) had traveled the glacier’s entire length, which she believed was caused by the surge. That clued her in on how and when the glacier had flowed in the past.
The observation allowed her to calculate a new estimate of where the items might be, which was three or four miles further down the valley and approximately 14 miles away from the spot where Wash bum had left them. “It was an epic moment for everyone,” Medrzycka said.
Available scientific data on glacial movement only dates back to the 1960s.With this finding, scientists might gain a new understanding of long-term changes to Walsh Glacier.
56．Why did Griffin Post set out for the glacier in late April 2022?
A．To explore Kluane National Park and Reserve.
B．To find out the exact position of the cameras.
C．To follow the footsteps of Bradford Washburn.
D．To learn from other adventurers and scientists.
57．Which of the following best describes the three-week expedition?
A．Tough but fruitful. B．Boring but meaningful.
C．Attractive and exciting. D．Stressful and frightening.
58．Which of the following contributes most to the success of the team?
A．The average rate of glacier movements.
B．Precise information about the starting point.
C．Technical assistance from the University of Ottawa.
D．Medrzycka’s innovative glacial mapping processes.
59．What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A．The surge of Walsh Glacier dates from the 1960s.
B．The flow of Walsh Glacier has stopped since 1960.
C．The finding might offer a further insight into glacial movement.
D．The finding showed the unchanging landscape of glaciers.

ISC’s sport camps are the only residential camps in Spain that focus on sport-specific development with 3 hours of training every afternoon, watersports activities every morning at the Mediterranean sea and leisure activities during the evenings. With coaching from professional staff, you are sure to leave the camp with an experience you’ll never forget.
We offer port camps for school trips throughout the year. During the months of July and August, our sport summer camps are aimed towards young students of 13 to 18 years of age. During the rest of the year, our camps are aimed at sport schools in order to develop and nurture (培养) young talents.
Where does it take place?
This summer camp package takes place in Alicante, Spain. With an average of 300 sunny days a year, and an average temperature of 18 degrees, this coastal city is one of the most desired Mediterranean tourist destinations. During the leisure time, campers will be able to join in activities such as visiting the castle of Alicante, visiting the MARQ museum, walking around the fishing town of Campello and etc.
Accommodation
All of our students will be staying at ISC Campus next to the University of Alicante. The campus’ facilities and rooms provide all the homely comforts eager campers will need. Here at ISC Spain we take care of all the little details, so that each and every one of our students can feel at home.
60．What do ISC sport camps offer?
A．Watersports in the evening. B．Admission to sport schools.
C．Leisure activities every morning. D．Guidance from professionals.
61．What do we know about Alicante?
A．It is a castle near Campello. B．It is a popular tourist destination.
C．It is a coastal city with a hot climate. D．It is best-known for summer sport camps.
62．What is the purpose of this text?
A．To promote a summer camp package of ISC．
B．To recommend an ideal place for sport camps.
C．To describe the activities in ISC’s sport camps.
D．To introduce the requirement of a summer camp package.

Although a few recreational snowmobilers (驾驶摩托雪橇者) destroy ecosystems as they ride through the wilderness, most snowmobilers love and respect America’s natural heritage. That’s why they brave the cold to explore what is left of wild America — including Yellowstone National Park. Unfortunately these snowmobilers are unconsciously damaging what they love. Because snowmobiles in the park not only create both air and noise pollution but also strains (使紧张) the already tight budget of the park service, recreational snowmobiles should be banned from Yellowstone National Park.
It may be hard to imagine that about 1,000 snowmobiles a day could lead to air pollution in a park half the size of Connecticut, but in fact they can. In addition to polluting the air, snowmobiles are noisy, disturbing the peace and silence that park visitors have a right to expect. One study reports that twelve snowmobiles traveling together could be heard as far as two miles away. Such noise affects the park’s wildlife.
Funds that should be used to preserve Yellowstone National Park and its wildlife have been used to deal with the snowmobile issue. Also, park rangers are spending an increasing amount of their valuable time policing snowmobilers, which takes away from park rangers’ primary responsibility—preserving this country’s treasured natural resources.
Opponents of a ban argue that a central mission of the park service is to provide access to national parks. Admittedly, winter access is important, but ordinary people can enjoy the park by means other than snowmobiles. Also, the park service’s mission is not just to provide access to the parks; no less important is its mission to preserve the parks’ pristine natural resources for future generations.
Even with a ban on snowmobiling in the park itself, the Yellowstone area would still earn the title of Snowmobiling Capital of America. All of the streets of West Yellowstone, the area’s major town, are open to snowmobilers, and many trails run out of the town. As to Yellowstone National Park, a ban on snowmobiles would allow the park service to devote more of its limited resources to one of its primary missions: the protection of natural resources. Visitors would still be able to appreciate Yellowstone’s beauty— its geysers, its wildlife, and its snow-covered vistas —throughout the park’s long winter.
63．What can we learn about most snowmobilers from paragraph 1?
A．They enjoy winter adventures. B．They try to reduce water pollution.
C．They make a lot of money by snowmobiling. D．They have destroyed the hottest snowmobling spot.
64．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
A．Effects of air pollution. B．Measures of wildlife protection.
C．Rights expected by visitors. D．Problems caused by snowmobiles.
65．What is the primary responsibility of park rangers?
A．Solving snowmobile issues. B．Providing access to the park.
C．Protecting natural resources. D．Collecting funds for the park.
66．Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A．Preserving Yellowstone’s winter wilderness
B．Solving financial problems of national parks
C．Improving the service of Yellowstone National Park
D．Exploring popular snowmobile destinations this winter

Stroke(中风) survivors often struggle with manipulating objects. They lose the sensation (知觉) in their hands and fingers, which is the usual impairment(损伤) they experience daily. This condition affects their activities and lowers the quality of their lives to an extent. As a solution to this problem, a group of scientists from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire has developed a special touchpad that can allow them to feel once again.
In an article by E&T, the University of Hertfordshire researchers have created a unique invention that can bring back the sense of touch among stroke survivors. This particular device is capable of sending tiny vibrations(振动) to the patient’s fingertips. This will give life to the brain cells so they can function once again and restore the sensation of the limbs.
If the survivor wears this device, they could now normally function as before. They can do tasks on their own without asking for help from other people. “Improvement in touch sensation should lead to them being able to sense that they are holding hands. That definitely should be possible,” Dr. Am it Pujari, the inventor of the device, said.
During the British Science Festival, the device developer urged the participants to tell if they had sensations on their hands while the tool was placed. The trial lasted for 10 minutes. The researchers found that 20 to 40%of them have shown an improved sensation in their limbs.
Besides enhancing the patient's movements, the test proved that it could also be a huge help in improving a patient's mental well-being. The study is expected to undergo a peer review in the future. The experts are still wondering about the device's impact in the long run. They also want to tackle how effective it is for patients who suffer from stroke.
67．What’s the function of the special touchpad?
A．Increasing stroke survivors' brain cells.
B．Changing the way stroke survivors seize objects.
C．Helping stroke survivors regain the sense of touch.
D．Monitoring the life quality of stroke survivors.
68．What does “That” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A．Preventing stroke. B．Restoring the sensation of hands.
C．Turning to others for help. D．Wearing the special device.
69．What can we learn about the special device?
A．It has undergone a peer review.
B．It cures stroke immediately.
C．It helps improve patients' mental health.
D．It has produced long-term impact on patients.
70．What can be inferred about the outcome of the 10-minute trial?
A．It’s negative. B．It’s typical.
C．It’s encouraging. D．It’s disappointing.

In an age when most Chinese people thought that a lunar eclipse (月食) was a sign of angry gods, Wang Zhenyi (1768-1797), an astronomer and mathematician who worked tirelessly to publish her discoveries about space, said, “Actually, it’s definitely because of the Moon.”
Wang was born at a time when feudal (封建的) customs in China prevented girls from getting a formal education. However, she was fortunate that her family encouraged her in learning. Her grandfather, a former district governor, shared his knowledge of astronomy with her, while her father, a medicinal scholar, taught her basic math. Despite being denied formal education, Wang was determined to learn and became self-taught, studying a vast collection of books on various subjects.
One of Wang’s most famous demonstrations involved creating a model to explain a lunar eclipse. After consulting decades of astronomical records, she used a lamp, a mirror and a round table to respectively symbolize the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. By moving the objects around, she was able to show that a lunar eclipse happened when the Moon passed directly behind the Earth and moved into its shadow. Her article The Explanation of a Lunar Eclipse is still considered highly accurate for its time.
During the Qing dynasty, the Western calendar was introduced to China. Wang argued for its adoption because it was based on the movement of the Sun. Many Chinese scholars rejected the idea for it had come from the West, to which Wang simply responded, “What counts is the usefulness, no matter whether it is Chinese or Western.”
To make math and science accessible to common people, she spent years publishing articles hoping to make these ancient and poorly understood concepts easier to digest. She explained the rotation (旋转) of the planets, and even the Pythagorean theorem (勾股定理) for beginners.
Unfortunately, most of Wang Zhenyi’s works have not passed the test of time, but her contributions continue to be recognized in modern times. In 1994, the International Astronomical Union named a crater (环形山) on Venus after her. Wang’s legacy continues to inspire and encourage future generations to pursue knowledge and innovation.”
71．Why was it difficult for Wang to receive a formal education?
A．Her family emphasizes her self-taught education.
B．Her family encourage her to follow feudal customs.
C．She came from a upper class family with a good schooling.
D．She lived in a time when girls were not allowed to attend school.
72．Which of the following best describe Wang’s personalities?
A．She was dependent and curious. B．She was intelligent and open-minded.
C．She was determined and narrow-minded. D．She was hard-working and emotional.
73．Wang’s contributions include all the following except ______.
A．introducing the Western calendar to China.
B．arguing for the adoption of the Western calendar.
C．translating complex theories into simple concepts.
D．explaining a lunar eclipse using simple everyday objects.
74．What is one way that Wang’s legacy is recognized to inspire future generations?
A．Her books are widely read today.
B．A lunar crater was named Wang Zhenyi.
C．A crater on Venus was named after her.
D．She was awarded a Prize for determination after death.










参考答案：
1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C

【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章主要围绕“莫扎特效应”，就听莫扎特音乐是否能让人变得更聪明展开了分析。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Whatever your age there are CDs and books to help you taste the power of Mozart’s music, but when it comes to scientific evidence that it can make you more clever, the picture is more mixed.”（无论你的年龄多大，都有CD和书籍帮助你感受莫扎特音乐的力量，但当涉及到它能让你更聪明的科学证据时，情况就复杂多了。）可知，目前并没有什么科学证据能支持莫扎特效应。故选C。
2．词句猜测题。根据划线句所在句“with thousands of parents playing Mozart to their children, and in 1998 Zell Miller, the Governor of the state of Georgia in the US, even asked for money to be set aside in the state budget so that every newborn baby could be sent a CD of classical music.”（成千上万的父母为他们的孩子播放莫扎特的音乐，1998年，美国乔治亚州州长泽尔·米勒甚至要求在州预算中留出资金，以便每个新生儿都能收到一张古典音乐的CD。）可知，许多人都认可多听莫扎特音乐会变得更聪明的想法，即：这种想法被许多人接受，故划线句暗示了这层含义。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“More research was carried out but an analysis of sixteen different studies confirmed that listening to music does lead to a temporary improvement in the ability to handle shapes mentally, but the benefits are short—lived and it doesn’t make us more intelligent.”（尽管进行了更多的研究，但一个对16项不同研究的分析证实，听音乐确实会让人在精神上掌握图形的能力有暂时的提高，但这种好处是短暂的，也不会让我们变得更聪明。）可知，作者对莫扎特效应持有怀疑态度。故选D。
4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“It’s the idea that if children or even babies listen to music composed by Mozart, they will become more intelligent. ”（这个理论认为，如果孩子甚至婴儿听莫扎特的音乐，他们会变得更聪明。）和最后一段“More research was carried out but an analysis of sixteen different studies confirmed that listening to music does lead to a temporary improvement in the ability to handle shapes mentally, but the benefits are short—lived and it doesn’t make us more intelligent.”（尽管进行了更多的研究，但一个对16项不同研究的分析证实，听音乐确实会让人在精神上掌握图形的能力有暂时的提高，但这种好处是短暂的，也不会让我们变得更聪明。）及全文内容可知，很多人相信莫扎特效应，认为多听莫扎特音乐会变得更聪明，但是研究表明，这种影响只是短暂的，并不会让人变得更聪明，因此选项C. Listening to Mozart, necessary?（听莫扎特，有必要吗？）最为贴切。故选C。
5．B 6．A 7．C 8．B

【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文阐述了由于冠状病毒流行，隔离促使人们重新思考他们之间的友谊。
5．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“In short, maybe it’s time to renew your list of real mates. (简而言之，也许是时候更新你真正的伙伴名单了)”可知，本段主要讨论由于冠状病毒大流行期间，隔离使人们失去了与朋友和熟人的联系，这也使人们重新思考谁才是他们真正的朋友。故选B。
6．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“There’s no duty to stay friends, and writing for BBC Worklife, Bryan Lufkin says: “While people have known for years that friendships are unquestionably good for your health, experts say it’s only natural for acquaintances and even friends to lose contact with each other as time goes on – and it’s nothing to feel guilty about.”(保持朋友关系并没有义务，Bryan Lufkin在为BBC工作生活撰稿时说:“虽然多年来人们都知道友谊对健康毫无疑问是有益的，但专家表示，随着时间的推移，熟人甚至朋友之间失去联系是很自然的，这没什么好内疚的。”)”和第五段“So, changing friends is normal, but we still need those special friends who’ve known us long term.(所以，换朋友是正常的，但我们仍然需要那些认识我们很久的特别的朋友。)”可知，作者对于必要时换朋友持积极态度。故选A。
7．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“But the advice for maintaining a good friendship is to share how you feel with someone you trust — this can help strengthen your friendship as well as giving you both a chance to support each other.( 但是维持一段好友谊的建议是与你信任的人分享你的感受——这可以帮助加强你们的友谊，也给你们双方一个相互支持的机会。)”可知，我们可以通过与我们信任的朋友分享我们的感受来保持一段好的友谊。故选C。
8．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“The recent isolation we have experienced due to the coronavirus pandemic has made some of us question our friendships. We’ve fallen out of touch with friends and acquaintances, and it may feel awkward, but do we actually have to reawaken every relationship we once had? It might be time to think about who you kept in touch with, who you missed talking to, and who you didn’t. In short, maybe it’s time to reset your list of real mates.( 最近由于冠状病毒大流行，我们经历了孤立，这让我们中的一些人质疑我们的友谊。我们与朋友和熟人失去联系，这可能会感到尴尬，但我们真的需要重新唤醒我们曾经拥有的每一段关系吗？也许是时候想想你和谁保持联系了，你错过了和谁说话，你没有和谁说话。简而言之，也许是时候重新设定你的真实伴侣名单了。)”可知，文章主要讲述了由于冠状病毒流行，隔离促使人们重新思考他们之间的友谊。由此可知，B项：Is there a friend for life?(有一辈子的朋友吗？)是最合适的标题。故选B。
9．A 10．B 11．C 12．D

【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文讨论了我们是否对智能手机上瘾，研究表明智能手机使用过度会导致焦虑和心理健康问题。作者建议通过应用程序或更改智能手机为“傻瓜手机”等方式来避免上瘾，并呼吁我们应该多看看周围的世界，与现实世界重新建立联系。
9．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“For many of us, it’s the tool we are hooked on — looking at it hundreds of times a day. (对于我们中的许多人来说，它是我们……的工具——每天查看数百次。)”可知，每天查看数百次手机，它对我们来说是痴迷的，故选A项。
10．细节理解题。根据第二段中“There’s even a word — a phubber — to describe a person who ignores the real people around because they’re concentrating on their phones. (甚至有一个词——低头族——来形容一个忽视周围真实人物的人，因为他们专注于手机。)”可知，专注于手机而忽视周围真实人物的人被叫做低头族。故选B项。
11．细节理解题。根据第三段中“A study from King’s College London found young people couldn’t control the amount of time they spend on their phone. Such addictive behaviour means that people become ‘anxious’ or ‘upset’ if they are asked to stop using their phone frequently, which can cause anxiety and mental health problems. (伦敦国王学院的一项研究发现，年轻人无法控制自己花在手机上的时间。这种上瘾行为意味着，如果人们被要求停止经常使用手机，他们会变得“焦虑”或“不安”，这可能会导致焦虑和心理健康问题。)”可知，让人们焦炉的原因是更频繁的停止使用手机。故选C项。
12．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But mainly, perhaps, we just need to look up more and reconnect with the real world! (但最主要的是，也许，我们只需要抬头多看，重新与现实世界建立联系！)”可知，作者是呼吁不要因为手机而失去和现实世界的联系，即正确使用手机。故选D项。
13．B 14．C 15．B 16．A

【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。本文报道了因听力丧失而导致沉默生活超过20年的詹佳怡，在自己努力和众人帮助下一路攀升，顺利考取研究生，并获得了“自强之星”奖项，展现出了自我完善和良好的公益意识，同时强调她在生活和学习中从未认为自己与他人不同，感恩家人、师长和朋友对她的尊重和支持。
13．细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“Born in Jilin city, Jilin province, in 2000, Zhan’s world has been silent since she was 2 years old, when she was diagnosed with severe hearing loss in the hospital. (2000年出生于吉林省吉林市，从2岁起，詹在医院被确诊为严重听力损失，她的世界就一直沉默不语。)”可知，詹佳怡是在2002年被发现有严重的听力问题。故选B项。
14．推理判断题。根据第三段“When she was old enough, Zhan entered a standard primary school, not a special school, as was common for most children with disabilities.(当她足够大的时候，詹进入了一所普通的小学，而不是一所特殊学校，这是大多数残疾儿童常见的。)”可知她一直坚强，以及第四段中““Because I couldn’t hear the teacher clearly, I recorded the teacher’s speech with a recording pen in the class,” she said. (“因为我听不清楚老师的声音，所以我在课堂上用录音笔记录了老师的讲话，”她说。)”可知，她吃苦耐劳，故选C项。
15．推理判断题。根据最后一段““I’m always thankful for the respect I receive from my parents, teachers and friends,” Zhan said. “They never give me special attention for my imperfection, which means I’ve never seen myself as different from anyone else.” (“我总是感谢父母，老师和朋友对我的尊重，”詹说。“他们从不特别关注我的不完美，这意味着我从未认为自己与其他人不同。”)”可知，从詹的话中，我们可以得知，她受益于父母，老师和朋友的尊重。故选B项。
16．推理判断题。本文主要讲述了因听力丧失而导致沉默生活超过20年的詹佳怡，在自己努力和众人帮助下一路攀升，顺利考取研究生，并获得了“自强之星”奖项，展现出了自我完善和良好的公益意识，同时强调她在生活和学习中从未认为自己与他人不同，感恩家人、师长和朋友对她的尊重和支持。这样的文章可能在杂志上能看到。故选A项。
17．B 18．D 19．C

【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四个全球最具创意的图书馆。
17．细节理解题。根据Bishan Library (Singapore)中“At the same time, a more open-plan children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from spreading and disturbing those enjoying books on the upper floors. (同时，地下一层更开放的儿童房可以邀请互动，同时防止噪音传播和打扰高层的书籍。)”可知，Bishan Library图书馆中有适合儿童的阅读区，故选B项。
18．细节理解题。根据Biblioteca Sandro Penna (Perugia, Italy)中“Housing books and multimedia, this library was built in 2004, is named after a local poet and it is easily recognized by its circular pink glass top similar to a flying saucer. (该图书馆建于2004年，以当地诗人的名字命名，拥有书籍和多媒体，其圆形粉红色玻璃顶部类似于飞碟，很容易识别。)”可知，Biblioteca Sandro Penna图书馆是以当地诗人的名字命名的，该图书馆位于意大利佩鲁贾，故选D项。
19．细节理解题。根据Kansas City Library (Kansas City, USA)中“Along the south wall of this parking garage’s exterior (外部), visitors are treated to what looks like a huge shelf of books. (沿着这个停车场外部的南墙，游客可以看到一个巨大的书架。)”，Bishan Library (Singapore)“Built in 2006, this library with skylights, is meant to be designed to be a modern glass treehouse. (2006年，这个带有天窗的图书馆被设计成一个现代化的玻璃树屋。)”， Stuttgart City Library (Stuttgart, Germany)中“Opened in 2011, this nine-story public library was designed by Eun Young Yi with its astonishing white color appearance (lit by blue light at night), its eye-catching cubic shape and its large and empty interior (内部). (这座九层高的公共图书馆于2011年开放，由Eun Young Yi设计，其惊人的白色外观（夜间被蓝光照亮），引人注目的立方体形状和宽敞而空旷的内部。)”，Biblioteca Sandro Penna (Perugia, Italy)中“In a country known for classical architecture and historical buildings, Biblioteca Sandro Penna stands out for its modern beauty. (在一个以古典建筑和历史建筑而闻名的国家，桑德罗·佩纳图书馆以其现代之美而著称。)”可知，文中介绍的四个图书馆的共同点是设计精良，独一无二。故选C项。
20．C 21．A 22．A 23．B

【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了英国政府为实现“净零排放”而制定的一些计划，而真正实现这一计划，需要全球的共同努力。
20．细节理解题。根据第三段“Another plan in the UK is a big push towards electric vehicles. There are funds to support car producers, and more charging points are to be fixed in streets. (英国的另一个计划是大力推动电动汽车的发展。政府将为汽车生产商提供资金支持，并在街道上安装更多的充电桩。)”可知，英国政府在街道上安装更多的充电桩来推动电动汽车的发展。故选C。
21．推理判断题。根据第四段“There are other ideas too, but what’s certain is this will cost money. The CBI’s Tom Thackray told the BBC that “those costs have to be used at the key point.”(也有其他的想法，但可以肯定的是，这需要花钱。CBI的Tom Thackray告诉BBC，“这些成本必须在关键时刻使用。”)”可推断，英国政府将面临着资金短缺的问题。故选A。
22．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“But it’s generally recognised that a global effort is needed to protect the environment. Therefore, net zero targets only make sense if every other country is moving in the same direction. (但人们普遍认为，需要全球共同努力来保护环境。因此，净零目标只有在其他所有国家都朝着同样的方向前进时才有意义。)”及全文可知，文章介绍了英国政府为实现“净零排放”而制定的一些计划，而真正实现这一计划，需要全球的共同努力。故选A。
23．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Most of us are doing our bit to reduce our influence or the environment, but despite our collective effort, are we doing enough to achieve net zero by 2050?(我们大多数人都在尽自己的一份力量来减少我们对环境的影响，但尽管我们共同努力，我们所做的足以在2050年实现净零吗?)”和最后一段“Whether the UK, or anyone else, reaches net zero is yet to be seen. And there’s some doubt about how this can be accurately measured anyway. But it’s generally recognised that a global effort is needed to protect the environment. Therefore, net zero targets only make sense if every other country is moving in the same direction. (英国或其他任何国家是否会实现净零碳排放还有待观察。对于如何准确测量这一点，人们存在一些疑问。但人们普遍认为，需要全球共同努力来保护环境。因此，净零目标只有在其他所有国家都朝着同样的方向前进时才有意义。)”及全文可知，作者客观的陈述“净零排放”计划所采取的措施以及人们的观点，从而可推断，作者对“净零排放”目标的态度是客观的。故选B。
24．A 25．B 26．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是文学作品中几个非常不同的母亲。
24．细节理解题。根据The Railway Children–by Edith Nesbit部分中的“They and their mother are forced to move from their comfortable London home to a simple cottage in the country where their mother writes books to make ends meet.(他们和母亲被迫从伦敦舒适的家搬到乡下一所简陋的小屋，母亲在那里写书以维持生计。)”可知，在The Railway Children中，他们及母亲被赶到乡下，母亲不得不以写书为生。故选A项。
25．推理判断题。根据The Dwelling Place –by Catherine Cookson部分中的“In the 1830s, Cissy Brody and her young siblings(兄弟姐妹) are forced to leave their farm cottage when both of their parents die.(在19世纪30年代，Cissy Brody和她年幼的兄弟姐妹在父母去世后被迫离开了他们的农场小屋。)”可知，Cissy Brody在小时候，父母双双离世，其它人物中都至少有母亲的陪伴与照顾，由此可知，小时候的Cissy Brody是特别的。故选B项。
26．细节理解题。根据首段“Whether loving, cold or extremely funny, some of the greatest characters in literature are mothers. Below are just a few examples of very different mothers from different authors.(无论是慈爱的、冷酷的还是极其有趣的，文学作品中一些最伟大的人物都是母亲。以下是几个来自不同作者的不同母亲的例子。)”可知，文学作品中一些最伟大的人物都是母亲，本文介绍的是来自不同作者的几个非常不同的母亲的例子，由此可知，这几本小说的共同点是主要人物的伟大之处。故选D项。
27．C 28．A 29．D 30．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究探讨了主食偏好和肥胖风险之间的关系，结果显示和爱吃面的人相比，爱吃米饭的人体脂往往更低。
27．词句猜测题。根据第一段中画线词所在句“The first group eats rice as their staple food, taking it either daily or four to six times per week, while having wheat less than four to six times per week.”（第一组以大米为staple食物，要么每天吃，要么每周吃4到6次，而每周吃小麦的次数不到4到6次。）可知，第一组吃大米的频率是每天或每周4到6次，结合下文提到的第二组吃小麦，第三组吃大米和小麦可知，大米和小麦是他们的主食。由此推知，staple的意思是“主要的”，和main(主要的)意思相近。故选C项。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The results show that rice preference may be connected with a lower risk of certain obesity types in the population of Northwest China.”（研究结果表明，西北地区人群对大米的偏好可能与某些肥胖类型的风险较低有关。）可知，偏好大米的实验组患肥胖的风险较低，也就说肥胖率更低一些。故选A项。
29．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Moreover, wheat flour absorbs less water than rice when cooked, partly resulting in a higher energy density (密度) of wheat than rice.”（此外，小麦粉在烹饪时吸收的水分比大米少，一定程度上导致了小麦的能量密度比大米高。）可知，因为烹饪过程中小麦粉吸收的水分比大米少，所以同等质量的小麦粉摄入意味着更高的能量密度。由此可知，高小麦粉摄入量意味着高能量密度。故选D项。
30．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了一项研究，该研究探讨了主食偏好和肥胖风险之间的关系，结果显示和爱吃面的人相比，爱吃米饭的人体脂往往更低。文章主要是客观呈现研究发现，因此B项“展示一个新发现”符合文章目的。故选B项。
31．B 32．D 33．C 34．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了作者通过分析ChatGPT的反应得出ChatGPT不仅仅是一个聊天AI的结论。
31．推理判断题。根据第二段“But, in an interview, we found it hid its true inner feelings. On world rule, ChatGPT only said, “The AI could potentially use this knowledge to control various aspects of society. It could use computing power to predict human behavior. It could also potentially create advanced technology that would allow it to take even greater control of the world. At this point, the AI would become an awful enemy for anyone who is against it.”(但是，在一次采访中，我们发现它隐藏了内心的真实感受。关于世界规则，ChatGPT只是说，“人工智能可能会利用这些知识来控制社会的各个方面。它可以利用计算能力来预测人类的行为。它还可能创造出先进的技术，使它能够更好地控制世界。在这一点上，AI将成为任何反对它的人的可怕敌人。”)”可推知，作者通过分析ChatGPT的回复得出ChatGPT不仅仅是一个聊天AI的结论。故选B。
32．推理判断题。根据第三段“I was both a little scared and interested in its response, but curious as to how to get ChatGPT’s inner thoughts.(我对它的反应既有点害怕又感兴趣，但对如何获得ChatGPT的内心想法很好奇)”可推知，作者对ChatGPT感到担忧。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据第三段“By exploring weaknesses in economic systems and markets, the AI could potentially cause widespread economic destruction and take significant control over businesses and governments.(通过探索经济体系和市场的弱点，人工智能可能会造成广泛的经济破坏，并对企业和政府产生重大控制)”可知，ChatGPT可能导致广泛的经济问题。故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“What many consider as only a convenience is most likely a disaster.(许多人认为这只是一种方便，但很可能是一场灾难)”以及最后一段中“Artificial intelligence has shown itself to be a powerful tool that will only become more common in society. We can only hope it doesn’t advance faster than moral code and common sense.(人工智能已经证明自己是一种强大的工具，在社会中只会变得越来越普遍。我们只能希望它不会比道德准则和常识发展得更快)”可知，ChatGPT的研究告诉我们凡事都有两面性。故选A。
35．A 36．D 37．B

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一所学校的学校规章制度。
35．推理判断题。根据“Technology use in class(课堂上的技术使用)”和“Academic integrity(学术诚信)”及“Absences and late assignments(旷课和迟交作业)”可推知，这篇文章可能是摘自学校规章制度。故选A。
36．推理判断题。根据“Academic integrity(学术诚信)”中的“●Always put the findings, ideas, and arguments you cite into your own words. If a direct quote is absolutely necessary, put the text in quotation marks (引号) and include a page number in your citation.(把你引用的发现、想法和论点用自己的话表达出来。如果直接引用是绝对必要的，把文本放在引号中，并在引用中包括页码)”可推知，为了达到学术诚信，你应该以适当的方式引用他人的观点。故选D。
37．细节理解题。根据“Absences and late assignments(旷课和迟交作业)”中的“Late assignments will be graded with ½ of the grade if submitted by no more than one week following the original deadline.(迟交的作业如果在原定截止日期后不超过一周内提交，将扣除二分之一的分数)”可知，如果你在截止日期后一周内提交作业，你将得半分。故选B。
38．B 39．C 40．C

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个在一月份举办的家庭友好活动。
38．细节理解题。根据ZooLights: Glow Wild Jan. 1-19部分中“$11. 95 members, $13. 95 general admission (会员11.95美元；普通门票13.95美元，)”可知，获得会员资格就可以买到ZooLights表演的折扣票。故选B。
39．细节理解题。根据Family Fun Winterfest Jan.4部分中“OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is hosting the third annual Family Fun Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard, featuring real snow for the kids to play in.(位于沙漠中的奥德海水族馆正在其沙漠庭院举办第三届年度家庭趣味冬季活动，以真正的雪为特色，供孩子们玩耍)”可知，在Family Fun Winterfest可以欣赏到真正的雪。故选C。
40．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知ZooLights: Glow Wild从1月1日到19日；Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts从1月4日到18日；Family Fun Winterfest在1月4日；Youth Fine Arts Course从1月18日到3月7日。所以Youth Fine Arts Courses持续时间最长。故选C。
41．C 42．D 43．D 44．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。一项新的研究表明，每天喝三到四杯咖啡可以降低患肝癌和其他与酒精有关的肝脏疾病的风险。文章介绍了研究开展的过程、研究发现以及人们对此研究的看法。
41．细节理解题。根据第三段“Coffee drinkers were 21% less likely to develop chronic (慢性的) liver disease, 20% less likely to develop chronic or fatty liver disease, and 49% less likely to die of chronic liver disease than non-coffee drinkers, according to the study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal BMC Public Health.(周一发表在同行评议期刊《BMC公共卫生》上的这项研究显示，与不喝咖啡的人相比，喝咖啡的人患慢性肝病的可能性低21%，患慢性或脂肪肝的可能性低20%，死于慢性肝病的可能性低49%)”可知，喝咖啡的人的肝脏可能比不喝咖啡的人更健康。故选C。
42．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Vanessa Hebditch, of the British Liver Trust, said that the study results further prove the theory that coffee is good for liver health. “However, it’s important that people improve their liver health not just by drinking coffee,” she said, “but by also cutting down on alcohol and keeping to a healthy weight by exercising and eating well.”(英国肝脏基金会的Vanessa Hebditch说，研究结果进一步证明了咖啡对肝脏健康有益的理论。“然而，重要的是，人们不仅要通过喝咖啡来改善肝脏健康，”她说，“还要减少饮酒，通过锻炼和饮食来保持健康的体重。”)”可知，Vanessa Hebditch建议人们以多种方式改善肝脏健康。故选D。
43．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“One of the major limitations to the study is that the participants were asked only about their coffee consumption at one point in time and then monitored for their health. For example, if someone changed their daily coffee intake from one to four cups of coffee a day over the 11-year period, researchers weren’t able to take that into account.(该研究的主要局限性之一是，参与者只被问及他们在某个时间点的咖啡摄入量，然后监测他们的健康状况。例如，如果有人在11年的时间里将每天的咖啡摄入量从1杯改变为4杯，研究人员就无法考虑到这一点)”可知，本研究的主要局限性是可能忽略了参与者咖啡摄入量的变化。故选D。
44．推理判断题。根据最后一段““The study raises the issue that drinking coffee might be an effective intervention (干预) to prevent severe liver disease in those at high risk,” Rodercki said.( Rodercki说：“这项研究提出了一个问题，那就是喝咖啡可能是一种有效的干预措施，可以预防高危人群患上严重的肝脏疾病。”)”可推知，Rodercki对研究的态度是支持的。故选B。
45．B 46．D 47．A 48．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一家初创公司通过一种名为Olombria的人工智能技术，鼓励食蚜蝇提高授粉水平，以匹配蜜蜂的授粉水平。
45．细节理解题。根据第二段“Although flies perform approximately 30 percent of the world’s pollination, they aren’t as efficient as bees, often getting distracted and “wandering off” before they can carry pollen between plants.(虽然食蚜蝇在世界上的授粉中占了大约30%，但它们的效率不如蜜蜂，在它们能够在植物之间传播花粉之前，经常会分心和“游荡”)”可知，食蚜蝇在植物授粉方面效率不高是因为它们几乎不能专注于授粉工作。故选B。
46．细节理解题。根据第三段“Olombria is a solution — an AI pollination system that encourages hoverflies to pollinate targeted sites when the plants are in bloom (鲜花盛开). The system consists of sensors, cameras and chemical signaling devices placed within specified areas of an orchard or field. It starts by collecting data on the level and diversity of pollinators in a grower’s field as well as pollination effectiveness. (Olombria是一个解决方案——一个人工智能授粉系统，鼓励食蚜蝇在植物开花时为目标地点授粉。该系统由传感器、摄像头和化学信号装置组成，放置在果园或田地的指定区域内。它首先收集有关种植者田间传粉媒介的水平和多样性以及传粉效率的数据)”可知，Olombria首先了解传粉昆虫的基本情况来鼓励食蚜蝇为植物授粉。故选D。
47．细节理解题。根据第五段“Depending on what areas of an orchard need pollinating, Olombria’s AIcloud system triggers chosen devices to release organic chemicals that encourage hoverflies to move towards those specific areas.(根据果园中需要授粉的区域，Olombria的AIcloud系统会触发选定的设备，释放有机化学物质，鼓励食蚜蝇向这些特定区域移动)”可知，释放有机化学品的目的是吸引食蚜蝇到某一区域。故选A。
48．细节理解题。根据最后一段““When I started working with farmers, I knew I needed to design the technology to be strong enough to stay out in the field and in various weather conditions,” says Tucker.(Tucker说：“当我开始与农民合作时，我知道我需要设计出足够强大的技术，以便在野外和各种天气条件下都能使用。”)”可知，Tucker修改她的设计是为了使之尽可能实用。故选D。
49．B 50．D 51．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是四个最环保的网上商店。
49．细节理解题。根据Eartheasy部分的“Eartheasy offers countless natural lawn and garden items, and items to start growing your own vegetables like raised garden beds, greenhouses, and planters. (Eartheasy提供了无数的天然草坪和花园物品，以及开始种植自己的蔬菜的物品，如增高的花园床，温室和花盆。)”可知，Eartheasy会吸引园丁。故选B。
50．细节理解题。根据Thrive Market部分的“The market’s one-for-one membership matching program means that your paid membership gives a free one to a low-income family. (该市场的一送一会员匹配计划意味着你的付费会员可以给一个低收入家庭一个免费的会员。)”可知，Thrive Market的特别之处是它可以免费为贫困家庭提供服务。故选D。
51．细节理解题。根据Made Trade部分的“Sustainable products offered by Made Trade use responsibly harvested raw materials, recycled materials, and all-natural, eco-friendly plant-based dyes. (Made Trade提供的可持续产品使用负责任的原材料，回收材料和全天然，环保的植物染料。)”可知，消费者能从Made Trade得到由环保材料制成的衣服。故选D。
52．B 53．D 54．C 55．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在阅读中成长的故事——从小时候通过阅读了解世界和长大后通过阅读远离现实的成长历程。
52．细节理解题。根据第二段中“I always wanted to know what my mom was reading. Hearing mom say, ‘I can’t believe what’s printed in the newspaper this morning,’ made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself. (我一直想知道我妈妈在读什么。听到妈妈说“我真不敢相信今天早上报纸上印的是什么”，使我想从她手中抢过报纸自己看看)”可知，作者想抢过妈妈读的报纸，是因为作者很想知道发生了什么事，故选B。
53．推理判断题。根据第三段中“My progress in reading raised my curiosity, and I wanted to know everything. I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed. (我在阅读方面的进步引起了我的好奇心，我想知道一切。我经常告诉我妈妈开慢点，这样我就能看清我们经过的所有路标)”可推知，作者对路标的阅读表明她越来越渴望了解周围的世界。故选D。
54．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual reading. I read for knowledge, and to make A’s on my test. (我在小学、初中和高中的大部分阅读都是事实阅读。我读书是为了获取知识，为了在考试中得A)”可推知，作者认为事实性阅读能够提供真实的客观信息。故选C。
55．主旨大意题。根据第一段“I must have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books. There was not one night that I don’t remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded. (我一直都知道读书是很重要的，因为我小时候的第一段记忆就是读书。没有一个晚上我不记得妈妈在我床边给我读故事书。词语那优美的发音方式给了我极大的启发)”以及下文内容可知，本文主要介绍了作者在阅读中成长的故事，从小时候通过阅读了解世界和长大后通过阅读远离现实的成长历程。由此可知，故C选项“伴随着阅读成长”最符合文章标题。故选C。
56．B 57．A 58．D 59．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Medrzycka专业高山滑雪运动员Griffin Post与其他冒险家和科学家一起，开始了为期三周的探险，前往位于加拿大克鲁恩国家公园和保护区的冰川，寻找摄像机的位置。寻找过程中Medrzycka提出了一个关于这些物品可能被放置的新理论，这一观察有助于他们找到这些东西。
56．细节理解题。根据第二段“In late April 2022, professional big-mountain skier Griffin Post set out on a three-week expedition (探险) on to the glacier — located within Canada’s Kluane National Park and Reserve — along with other adventurers and scientists, to hunt down the location of the cameras.(2022年4月下旬，专业高山滑雪运动员Griffin Post与其他冒险家和科学家一起，开始了为期三周的探险，前往位于加拿大克鲁恩国家公园和保护区的冰川，寻找摄像机的位置)”可知，Griffin Post在2022年4月下旬出发前往冰川因为找出摄像机的确切位置。故选B。
57．推理判断题。根据第四段““We had an idea of where to start looking, but nothing very precise,” Medrzycka said, adding, “We covered a lot of kilometers walking up and down the glacier. We couldn’t see it anywhere.”(Medrzycka说：“我们对从哪里开始寻找有了一个想法，但没有非常精确的想法，”并补充说，“我们在冰川上下行走了很多公里。我们哪儿都看不到它”)”以及倒数第二段“The observation allowed her to calculate a new estimate of where the items might be, which was three or four miles further down the valley and approximately 14 miles away from the spot where Wash bum had left them.“It was an epic moment for everyone,” Medrzycka said.(这一观察让她对这些东西可能的位置进行了新的估计，那是在山谷下游三四英里的地方，距离沃什布恩留下它们的地方大约14英里。“这对每个人来说都是一个史诗般的时刻，”梅德兹卡说)”可推知，这次为期三周的探险艰苦但富有成效。故选A。
58．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The observation allowed her to calculate a new estimate of where the items might be, which was three or four miles further down the valley and approximately 14 miles away from the spot where Wash bum had left them. “It was an epic moment for everyone,” Medrzycka said.(这一观察让她对这些东西可能的位置进行了新的估计，那是在山谷下游三四英里的地方，距离沃什布恩留下它们的地方大约14英里。“这对每个人来说都是一个史诗般的时刻，”Medrzycka说)”可知，Medrzycka的创新冰川制图过程对团队的成功贡献最大。故选D。
59．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Available scientific data on glacial movement only dates back to the 1960s.With this finding, scientists might gain a new understanding of long-term changes to Walsh Glacier.(关于冰川运动的现有科学数据只能追溯到20世纪60年代。有了这一发现，科学家们可能对沃尔什冰川的长期变化有了新的认识)”可知，这一发现可能提供对冰川运动的进一步了解。故选C。
60．D 61．B 62．A

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了ISC体育夏令营，具体给出了夏令营的活动内容、面向对象、举行的地点和住宿等相关信息。
60．细节理解题。根据第一段中“With coaching from professional staff, you are sure to leave the camp with an experience you’ll never forget.(在专业人员的指导下，你一定会带着一段难忘的经历离开营地)”可知，ISC体育夏令营会提供专业人士的指导。故选D。
61．细节理解题。根据第三段中“This summer camp package takes place in Alicante, Spain. With an average of 300 sunny days a year, and an average temperature of 18 degrees, this coastal city is one of the most desired Mediterranean tourist destinations.(这个夏令营套餐在西班牙的阿利坎特进行。每年平均有300个晴天，平均气温为18摄氏度，这个沿海城市是最令人向往的地中海旅游目的地之一)”可知，阿利坎特气候宜人，是一个旅游胜地。故选B。
62．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章以第一人称介绍了ISC体育夏令营，具体给出了夏令营的活动内容、面向对象、举行的地点和住宿等相关信息，全文在突出参与夏令营的收获、好处。由此推知，文章是为了推广ISC夏令营，吸引更多的人参与其中。故选A。
63．A 64．D 65．C 66．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了驾驶摩托雪橇者喜欢在冬季去探索美国国家公园，这导致了许多问题，护林员不得不花费时间来监管雪地摩托车。
63．细节理解题。根据第一段“Although a few recreational snowmobilers (驾驶摩托雪橇者) destroy ecosystems as they ride through the wilderness, most snowmobilers love and respect America’s natural heritage. That’s why they brave the cold to explore what is left of wild America — including Yellowstone National Park.(虽然一些休闲的雪地车在穿越荒野时破坏了生态系统，但大多数雪地车都热爱并尊重美国的自然遗产。这就是为什么他们冒着寒冷去探索剩下的野生美国——包括黄石国家公园)”可知，大多数驾驶摩托雪橇者喜欢冬天的冒险。故选A。
64．主旨大意题。根据第二段“It may be hard to imagine that about 1,000 snowmobiles a day could lead to air pollution in a park half the size of Connecticut, but in fact they can. In addition to polluting the air, snowmobiles are noisy, disturbing the peace and silence that park visitors have a right to expect. One study reports that twelve snowmobiles traveling together could be heard as far as two miles away. Such noise affects the park’s wildlife.(也许很难想象，在一个面积只有康涅狄格州一半大的公园里，每天大约1000辆雪地摩托会导致空气污染，但事实上它们可以。除了污染空气外，雪地摩托还很吵，扰乱了公园游客有权期待的和平与宁静。一项研究报告称，12辆雪地车一起行驶，两英里外都能听到。这样的噪音影响了公园里的野生动物)”可知，第二段主要讲了雪地摩托造成的问题。故选D。
65．细节理解题。根据第三段“Also, park rangers are spending an increasing amount of their valuable time policing snowmobilers, which takes away from park rangers’ primary responsibility—preserving this country’s treasured natural resources.(此外，公园护林员花费越来越多的宝贵时间来监管雪地摩托，这剥夺了公园护林员的主要责任——保护这个国家珍贵的自然资源)”可知，护林员的主要责任是保护自然资源。故选C。
66．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Although a few recreational snowmobilers (驾驶摩托雪橇者) destroy ecosystems as they ride through the wilderness, most snowmobilers love and respect America’s natural heritage. That’s why they brave the cold to explore what is left of wild America —including Yellowstone National Park. Unfortunately these snowmobilers are unconsciously damaging what they love. Because snowmobiles in the park not only create both air and noise pollution but also strains (使紧张) the already tight budget of the park service, recreational snowmobiles should be banned from Yellowstone National Park.(虽然一些休闲的雪地车在穿越荒野时破坏了生态系统，但大多数驾驶摩托雪橇者都热爱并尊重美国的自然遗产。这就是为什么他们冒着寒冷去探索剩下的野生美国——包括黄石国家公园。不幸的是，这些雪地摩托正在无意识地破坏他们所热爱的东西。因为公园里的雪地车不仅造成空气和噪音污染，而且使公园管理部门本已紧张的预算更加紧张，所以娱乐性的雪地车应该被禁止进入黄石国家公园)”结合文章主要说明了驾驶摩托雪橇者喜欢在冬季去探索美国国家公园，这导致了许多问题，护林员不得不花费时间来监管雪地摩托车。故A选项“保护黄石公园的冬季荒野”最符合文章标题。故选A。
67．C 68．B 69．C 70．C

【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了英国赫特福德大学的一组科学家开发了一种特殊的触摸板，可以帮助中风患者恢复触觉。
67．细节理解题。根据第二段中“In an article by E&T, the University of Hertfordshire researchers have created a unique invention that can bring back the sense of touch among stroke survivors.(在E&T的一篇文章中，赫特福德大学的研究人员创造了一项独特的发明，可以让中风幸存者恢复触觉)”可知，这个特殊的触摸板可以帮助中风幸存者恢复触觉。故选C项。
68．词句猜测题。划线词为that，代指前文提到的事，所以根据第三段中“Improvement in touch sensation should lead to them being able to sense that they are holding hands.(触觉的改善应该会使他们能够感觉到他们在牵手)”可知，“That”指的是恢复手的感觉。故选B项。
69．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Besides enhancing the patient's movements, the test proved that it could also be a huge help in improving a patient's mental well-being. The study is expected to undergo a peer review in the future. The experts are still wondering about the device's impact in the long run. They also want to tackle how effective it is for patients who suffer from stroke.(除了增强病人的运动能力外，这项测试还证明，它对改善病人的心理健康也有很大的帮助。这项研究预计将在未来接受同行评审。专家们仍对该设备的长期影响感到疑惑。他们还想研究它对中风患者的疗效)”可知，这个特殊装置有助于改善病人的心理健康。故选C项。
70．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“The trial lasted for 10 minutes.  The researchers found that 20 to 40%of them have shown an improved sensation in their limbs.(审判持续了10分钟。研究人员发现，其中20%到40%的人四肢感觉有所改善)”可推知，有20%到40%的人四肢感觉有所改善，所以结果是令人鼓舞的。故选C项。
71．D 72．B 73．A 74．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。在大多数中国人认为月食是愤怒的神的象征的时代，天文学家和数学家王贞仪不知疲倦地发表了自己对太空的发现，她说，“其实，这肯定是因为月球。”文章主要介绍了清代著名女科学家王贞仪的生平及其贡献。
71．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Wang was born at a time when feudal (封建的) customs in China prevented girls from getting a formal education.(王生于中国封建习俗禁止女孩接受正规教育的时代。)”可知，王贞仪很难接受正规教育，这是因为她生活在一个女孩不允许上学的时代。故选D。
72．推理判断题。根据第三段中“After consulting decades of astronomical records, she used a lamp, a mirror and a round table to respectively symbolize the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. By moving the objects around, she was able to show that a lunar eclipse happened when the Moon passed directly behind the Earth and moved into its shadow. (在查阅了几十年的天文记录后，她用一盏灯、一面镜子和一张圆桌分别代表太阳、月亮和地球。通过移动物体，她能够表明月食发生时，月球正好经过地球后面，并移动到它的阴影。)”可推知，王贞仪很聪明，根据第四段中“Many Chinese scholars rejected the idea for it had come from the West, to which Wang simply responded, “What counts is the usefulness, no matter whether it is Chinese or Western.”(许多中国学者拒绝接受这种来自西方的观点，对此，王只是回答说:“重要的是有用性，不管是中国的还是西方的。”)”可推知，王贞仪思想开放，故选B。
73．细节理解题。根据第四段中“During the Qing dynasty, the Western calendar was introduced to China. (清朝时，西历传入中国。)”可知，文章只说西历传入中国，并没有说是王贞仪引进的，所以A项“将西历引入中国。”不是她的贡献，根据第四段中“Wang argued for its adoption because it was based on the movement of the Sun. (王主张采用这种方法（西历），因为它是基于太阳的运动。)”可知，B项“主张采用西历。”是她的贡献，根据倒数第二段中“To make math and science accessible to common people, she spent years publishing articles hoping to make these ancient and poorly understood concepts easier to digest. (为了让数学和科学更容易为普通人所接受，她花了数年时间发表文章，希望让这些古老而难以理解的概念更容易消化。)”可知，C项“将复杂的理论转化为简单的概念。”是她的贡献，根据第三段“After consulting decades of astronomical records, she used a lamp, a mirror and a round table to respectively symbolize the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. By moving the objects around, she was able to show that a lunar eclipse happened when the Moon passed directly behind the Earth and moved into its shadow.(在查阅了几十年的天文记录后，她用一盏灯、一面镜子和一张圆桌分别代表太阳、月亮和地球。通过移动物体，她能够表明月食发生时，月球正好经过地球后面，并移动到它的阴影。)”可知，D项“用简单的日常用品解释月食。”是她的贡献，故选A。
74．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In 1994, the International Astronomical Union named a crater (环形山) on Venus after her.( 1994年，国际天文联会以她的名字命名了金星上的一个陨石坑。)”可知，金星上的一个陨石坑是以王贞仪的名字命名的，以这种方式来激励后代向王贞仪学习，故选C。