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1.宝山区
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To: ackard@ From: sandyp@ Subject: Confidential: Managerial Advice Date: Feb. 16, 2022
Hi Dan, I’m writing to ask if you could give me advice. Please note that this must all be kept secret. I am emailing you because I know that you are a trusted friend, and you have had experience in this area. I’ve been obliged to reduce my department’s budget within the month, too. I’m not looking forward to this and am not sure where to begin since I hope that I won’t have to create any layoffs. Long story short, I would really appreciate meeting with you at some point to see if you can offer up any advice or suggestions. Thanks in advance. Regards, Sandy
To: sandyp@ From: ackard@ Subject: Re: Confidential: Managerial Advice Date: Feb. 17, 2022
Hi Sandy, I’m glad that you thought of me as someone to go to. I definitely don’t mind being your sounding board, and I can meet with you anytime starting next Monday. I realize that you may want to start thinking of some ideas sooner than later. My biggest piece of advice to you is to make sure you feel your way among your staff to get an impression of how people are currently coping with our company’s economic situation. Talk to them and find out what’s important to them. Of course, do it casually so that no one’s guard is up. Email or call me to let me know when you want to meet. Dan
40. What is Sandy responsible for
A. Firing bad employees
B. Cutting costs and expenses
C. Figuring out the new computer program
D. Combining the two divisions of the company
41. What suggestion does Dan give Sandy
A. Start questioning all workers under her.
B. Act carefully and find out employees’ thoughts.
C. Give out a questionnaire (问卷) for everyone to fill out.
D. Require extra overtime from staff members.
42. The phrase “sounding board” in the body of the second email, is closest in meaning to:
A. listener B. examiner C. designer D. informer
2.崇明区
(B)
Communicate Fluently & Effectively in English
“The Cities are My Classrooms!” Why spend your time in a classroom when you can invest your time studying during breakfast or dinner And why stay inside in the afternoon when you can study by the beach or in a bar That’s right. That’s the way we teach. ‘Active Learning’ is the best way to learn, practice, and perfect your English. “Walk and Talk English & Eat and Drink English!”
Are you considering new challenges Would you like to take your English to the next level with our in-house methods that are highly effective, yet relaxing and fun How about spending your hard-earned vacation time studying English during a delicious breakfast, or during lunch in a historical pub, or at night from a sky room as you enjoy views of London or Dublin You could be sitting comfortably inside or in front of a palace or castle, drinking coffee or tea while you study. Why not
What is your greatest challenge with the English language Get in touch with us and help us to understand your difficulty as well as your goals in life. It is essential that the solution we offer also fits in well with your personality, mindset, objectives with English, your available time to travel, and your family commitments. Lastly, your holiday in Europe, as well as your experiences with the English language and your travels to different cities, should have that ‘Wow!’ factor that helps you to remember your holiday forever.
A language immersion (沉浸) programme is the experience of diving into a different culture. It is not the ‘false-reality’ of the internet or technology. To experience historical cities, villages, castles, pubs, businesses etc., is to understand a country’s culture and its DNA.
60. The above advertisement is aimed at ________.
A. foreign students in Ireland and England
B. students in the world’s top-ranked universities
C. people who’d like to learn English while travelling
D. people who’s fluent in English and good at communication
61. What is special about English 4 Professionals
A. It cooperates with the world’s top-ranked universities.
B. It exposes learners to the culture in the course of learning.
C. It motivates learners by providing bonuses like a trip to Dublin.
D. It boasts active learning methods with the help of virtual tourism.
62. According to the advertisement, your learning experience with E4P can be ________.
A. funny but thrilling B. objective and relaxing
C. experiential but exhausting D. personalized and unforgettable
3.奉贤区
(B)
Just a 2-minute walk from the terminals, Short Stay is ideal for meeting or dropping passengers and a great choice for short trips away and business meetings. You can book Short Stay parking in advance for durations over one hour up to two hours prior to your arrival, subject to availability. 2-minute walk from the Terminal doors. LED lighting to help locate your parking spot. Automated Number Plate Recognition and ‘Car Finder’ system. 24/7 security
Heathrow Long Stay Parking is ideal if you’re going away for week-long trips or more. Simply book Long Stay parking for your trip or drive up to any Long Stay car park. At the entry barrier your registration will be recognised and a ticket will be printed showing your registration and Booking Reference. Once the barrier opens, you may proceed to the zone indicated. Use the intercom points at the bus stops to request a pick-up. You won't find our parking cheaper anywhere else Shuttle buses run every 10-15 minutes to the terminal doors Free Wifi on shuttle buses. 24/7 security
The ideal solution for time-poor business travelers and other passengers who want to travel efficiently and in style. Business parking is available in Terminals 2 & 3 and Terminal 5 with no requirement to hand in your keys. Business-class shuttle buses with minimal wait times. Free Wi-Fi on shuttle buses. 24/7 security.
Meet and Greet parking is one of the most convenient, worry-free ways to park your car at Heathrow. Just drive your vehicle to our Short Stay car park, leave your keys with us and we’ll do the rest! Short walk to terminal. No transfer needed—just drop your car and off you go. 24/7 secure parking. No wait for car on return.
PLEASE NOTE: Heathrow currently doesn’t provide EV (electric vehicle) charging facilities. With this in mind, we recommend that all customers driving EVs to the airport charge them adequately before arrival.
40. Which parking facility may take you the longest travelling time to the terminals
A. Short Stay B. Long Stay C. Business D. Meet & Greet
41. Under which circumstance may a passenger choose Business Parking
A. A traveler who would like to enjoy free Wi-Fi at the airport.
B. A student who has an efficient plan on travelling economically.
C. A manager who runs on a tight schedule and may miss his flight.
D. A local who needs to pick up his friend from a long flight.
42. Which one of the following is true according to the advertisement
A. You may use the “Car Finder” system to locate your vehicle at Business Parking.
B. If you leave your car at Meet & Greet, it is up to you to guarantee its safety.
C. If you intend to take a 10-day trip, you’d better park your vehicle at Short Stay.
D. Passengers driving EVs should charge their battery before parking at the airport.
4.虹口区
Guidelines for Poster Presentations
Date: Friday 28 October
Time: 13.00-14.20 (Presenters are required to be by their posters by 12.55 sharp.)
Poster Session Format
- The poster session is a self-explanatory exhibit where the presenter(s) is/are available for one-on-one discussion.
- All the in-person poster presentations will take place simultaneously (同时进行的). See below for specific details of online poster presentations.
Poster design and Layout
- Each poster should measure about 90×120cm (36×48 inches).
- The texts and illustrations should be readable from 150cm (about 5 feet) away.
- Posters can be hand-written or printed in colour/black and white.
Set-up and Removal
- Posters will be displayed by fixing them on boards/walls provided. You will be given the necessary tools to carry out this task.
- Presenters are required to hang their posters during the lunch break (12:00-13:00) on Friday 28 October and remove them after the session (14:20).
- Presenters are responsible for the set-up and removal of their own posters. Staff will also be in the poster area to assist you.
- Each poster presentation will be numbered in the programme schedule. Poster numbers will also be shown on the display boards. Make sure the poster is fixed under the correct number.
- Playing of loud audio or video clips is not allowed, keeping in mind the noise level in the hall.
For online poster presentations:
- Once your poster is ready, take a good picture of it and send it to us at least one week before the conference. We’ll take a print out of this and display it like the other posters. This will help the audience in the Hall in Chennai to look at them before they can log into your presentation at the assigned time.
- During poster presentation whoever would like to interact with you will log into your session. This will be for the entire duration of the presentation with brief explanations and Q&A interspersed (穿插) with each other. Participants can move around to other poster presentations during this period, both online and in-person.
40. According to the guidelines, the posters have to be _______.
A. handwritten on paper in black and white
B. hung on the walls of a specific area in the hall
C. easily recognizable from five meters away
D. numbered by an on-site staff member
41. Which of the following is a specific requirement for online poster presenters
A. They should remain online for the entire 100 minutes.
B. They should get ready for presentation at exactly12:55.
C. They need to send an e-version of their posters to the organizer.
D. They will be required to give explanations or answer questions.
42. The passage is meant for _______.
A. people who have unsolved questions to consult about
B. people who are interested in visiting an exhibition
C. people who are skilled at making good posters
D. people who want to exhibit their posters
5.黄浦区
PRIVACY POLICY
The Bundaberg Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store and use your personally identifiable information. Our Privacy Policy will be continuously assessed against new technologies, business practices and our customers’ changing needs. Accordingly, this Privacy Policy is subject to change over time without notification being made to users, and therefore we encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to become aware of any changes that may have occurred.
Collection of Personal Information
We will collect personally identifiable information from you when you knowingly provide it to us. The types of personal information we may collect, includes, but is not limited to your full name, address, email address and phone number.
In terms of your personal information, we only collect information about individuals that is necessary for us to carry on our business functions. What information we collect depends upon the nature of our dealing with you. Importantly, in some circumstances if you do not provide the information that we request, you may not be able to engage with us. For example, if you refuse to provide some personal information as may be requested on the Bundaberg website, you may not be able to use all features or services of the website.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
Billing purposes;
To enable us to develop our products and business, or to customize services to better meet your needs and preferences;
Statistical purposes.
We will contact you by electronic or other means to get your agreement first for any purpose other than those above, including but not limited to:
Future promotional and marketing purposes;
To inform you of special offers, promotions and competitions;
Any other customer support purposes.
Your personal information may be used by sub-contractors of Bundaberg for our business activities only; however, your information will not be disclosed to any other third party without your agreement, unless required to do so by law.
40. In order to be kept informed of the privacy information, you’d better __________.
A. examine the Privacy Policy regularly
B. check the official notification weekly
C express your changing needs privately
D. evaluate the business practices critically
41. Which of the statements is TRUE about Bundaberg’s collecting users’ personal information
A. You have no knowledge of what personal information is collected.
B. Your personal information can promote Bundaberg’s business functions.
C. All the customers are required to provide identical personal information.
D. You may not get some services without providing requested personal information.
42. Bundaberg will use your personal information for the purpose of __________ without getting your agreement first.
A. attracting new sub-contractors
B. advertising its services
C. sending bills to you
D. letting you know about special offers
6.嘉定区
(B)
40. According to the advertisement, which of the following is TRUE of tinnitus
A. 20% of the sufferers visit doctors for it.
B. It may result in numerous health issues.
C. It is caused by sleeplessness and anxiety.
D. Tinnitus specialists may lose hearing.
41. How does the Sound Therapy program work
A. By reducing one’s exposure to noise.
B. By offering patients tinnitus relief pills.
C. By hiring the best doctors and researchers.
D. By using music to improve brain connections.
42. By calling 1300557796, one can ________.
A. discuss with ENT doctors. B. buy some DVD info packs
C. consult someone about his needs. D. participate in the program for free
7.金山区
(B)
People with fixed mindsets believe that: ●Skill, intelligence and talents are natural. ●Failure is shameful and should be avoided. ●Some people are naturally good at things while others not. ●You are not in control of your abilities. People with growth mindsets believe that: ●You have the capacity to learn and grow your skills. ●Failure is a valuable lesson. ●People who are good at something are good because they build that ability. ●You are in control of your abilities.
have a desire to look smart, so tend to: —Avoid challenges. —Give up easily. —See effort as fruitless or worse. —Ignore useful negative feedback. —Feel threatened by the success of others. have a desire to learn, so tend to: —Embrace challenges. —Persist in the face of setbacks. —See effort as the path to mastery. —Learn from criticism. —Find lessons and inspiration in the success of others.
As a result, they may stay at the same level early and achieve less than their full potential. As a result, they reach ever-higher levels of achievement.
Change can be tough, but I’ve never heard anyone say it wasn’t worth it. Did changing to a growth mindset solve all my problems No. But I know that I have a different life because of it—a richer one.
40. The book “mindset” is intended to ________.
A. tell readers that two different mindsets lead to different results
B. illustrate that people with different mindsets hold different beliefs
C. help readers believe people act differently when facing challenges
D. persuade people to learn to change so as to enjoy a more fruitful life
41. Generally speaking, people with fixed mindsets are mostly ________.
A. successful B. straightforward
C. intelligent D. narrow-minded
42. A person with a growth mindset is likely to say ________.
A. “If I win, I’ll be somebody; if I lose, I’ll be nobody.”
B. “To be good at sports, you need to be naturally gifted.”
C. “Learn techniques and skills and practice them regularly, and you will always improve.”
D. “You have a certain level of ability in sports and you cannot really do much to change it.”
8.静安区
The world hosts thousands of exceptional chocolatiers, some of which our magazine is to present to you. And remember that besides ordinary facts like expiration (过期) date or manufacture place, labels bear essential information. If sugar is listed as the main ingredient(原料) on the label, quickly put it down and find a bar in which cocoa shines.
Paul Young, London, England
Award-winning master chocolatier Paul Young deserves the credits he receives for his creativity and mastery with chocolates. Walk into his shop and experience the scent of fresh chocolates. Young is one of the figures who launched the chocolate reform in London, casting aside the sweet British chocolate of the old for the innovative dark chocolate offerings. Try his dark chocolate bars to become a firm chocolate lover.
Three locations in London.
Que Bo!, Mexico City, Mexico
Traditional Mexican flavors come alive in Que Bo! Que Bo! uses only organic ingredients sourced from local producers. Colored truffles(松露) match their star ingredients, such as orange, mango or salt. A major attraction is its open air courtyard shops.
Five locations in Mexico City.
SOMA Chocolate maker, Canada
These Toronto chocolate experts present pure chocolate bars made with beans from around the world. The fir truffles, symbolic of the Canadian pines, combine fruity cocoa and natural oils from the fir trees to give the experience of eating chocolate in a pine forest. SOMA also highlights their expertise(专长) in goods like whiskey and ice cream, which serves as its major selling point providing customers with other choices besides chocolates.
Two stores and a lab in downtown Toronto.
Sprüngli, Zurich, Switzerland
With colorful displays of chocolate truffles and sweets, Sprüngli offers the traditional highend Swiss chocolate experience. This luxury chocolate shop first opened its doors in 1836, the first in Europe according to some. Today, Sprüngli is acclaimed for the chance it offers customers to enjoy coffee and cake in its second-floor café, making the shop a complex of flavor treat.
Numerous locations in Zurich.
SpagNVola, United States
SpagNVola husband-and-wife owners oversee entire chocolate process from farm to store, making the shop stand out. First they grow cacao at their farm. The cacao is handpicked, roasted and refined in their Maryland factory before the final products are shown on its shop shelves. Take the free tour to its kitchen and experience the shop’s magic. Their 70 percent chocolate bars represent the true quality of good chocolate.
Three outlets in U.S.
39. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Young followed the old sweet chocolate fashion and created the new focus on dark chocolate.
B. Que Bo! is famous for its excellent indoor atmosphere.
C. Soma’s main attraction is that it offers items other than chocolates.
D. Sprüngli supplies chocolates to various cafes in the country.
40. What do all these chocolate shops have in common
A. Initiating the new chocolate trend.
B. Combining fresh ingredients with cocoa.
C. Enjoying a long history.
D. Having more than one shop in its country.
41. SpagNVola excels among its peers because ________.
A. it is run by a couple
B. it controls the whole production process
C. customers can visit the shop free of charge
D. it only sells 70 percent pure chocolate bars
42. Why do customers need to pay attention to chocolate labels
A. Because only chocolates from the mentioned shops are high quality.
B. Because ingredient list should be checked to guarantee the quality of the chocolate.
C. Because the price will be listed on the label.
D. Because the expiration date is sometimes missing.
9.闵行区
(B)
ALCS NEWS Autumn 2021 Mavis Cheek (born 1948) is an English novelist, author of 15 novels. Mavis Cheek in conversation about her writing life Q: What initially inspired you to become a writer A: Being unqualified to do any other job was a great help – or rather spur (激励). If I’d been able to be a secretary or a typist, for example, then economics might well have overtaken me in the years I spent improving my craft and trying to get published. Of course, the great inspiration was having my daughter and wanting to be at home with the baby while using my brain. Q: What’s been your most exciting book and why A: My latest Amenable Women, from the point of view of all the research I had to do – which I hugely enjoyed, by the way. The most exciting book to have published was my first (Pause Between Acts, 1988), which had absolutely wonderful reviews everywhere (except the New York Times – and I didn’t mind that at all – just to be in the NYT was thrilling). It gave me extreme excitement, when the first of those came out. Q: You once said that “any writer with a mortgage (贷款) never gets writer’s block”. Do your views differ now you have had 12 commercially successful books If so, why A: I still think that one of the best (and worst) spurs to writing and for continuing to write is a requirement to earn a living. The road to publication is littered with the corpses (尸体) of would-be authors who can’t make it to the second or third book. I’ve just recently been sent a new novel by a really good author who were less successful for years and I am sure it was largely due to her having a private income. Believe me, if I didn’t have a mortgage in the bank, I’d be lying on Greek beach right now, not struggling to make sense of yet another novel. Q: The more successful you become, do you find it harder to come up with concepts for a new novel A: It’s harder to believe you are getting better at the job, though obviously that’s what I and most writers want. Basically, we compete with ourselves while trying to continue pleasing our audience. Finding new ways of pleasing the readers one more time gets harder— at least for me. I always have to start with an idea that’s suddenly entered my head, and which won’t go away. Currently I’m suffered by thoughts of truth and how hard it is to maintain in an ordinary life.
60. What encouraged Mavis Cheek to become a writer
A. The expectation of the worthy financial rewards.
B. The desire to combine the role of a mother and a career.
C. The established idea of gaining reputation of a famous writer.
D. The wish of encouraging people through the power of literature.
61. Overall, Mavis Cheek describes the writing profession as ______.
A. motivating but struggling B. respectable but impersonal
C. stressful and unfulfilling D. exciting and financially rewarding
62. According to the passage, which of the following is true
A. Mavis Cheek had earned a lot before she became a writer.
B. The income from writing has removed Mavis Cheek’s material worries.
C. Mavis Cheek’s career once almost came to an end due to unfavorable comments.
D. Successful as she is, Mavis Cheek still feels it hard to satisfy the readers continuously.
10.普陀区
(B)
Top Headlines Layover or Nonstop Unique Pattern of Connectivity Lets Highly Creative People’s Brains Take Road Less Traveled to Their Destination Mar. 28 2022 — A new study shows highly creative people’s brains appear to work differently than others, with an atypical approach that makes distant connections ... Researchers Develop Real-Time Lyric Generation Technology to Inspire Song Writing Aug. 10, 2021 — Music artists can find inspiration and new creative directions for their song writing with ... Latest Headlines Aha! + Aaaah: Creative Insight Triggers a Neural Reward Signal Apr. 9, 2020 — A new neuroimaging study points to an answer of what may have driven the evolutionary development of ... October 14, 2022 _____________ _________________ Mar. 14, 2022 — Researchers have developed a new method for training people to be creative, one that shows promise of succeeding far better than current ways of sparking ... Teaching Pupils Empathy Measurably Improves Their Creative Abilities Feb. 2, 2021 — Teaching children in a way that encourages them to empathize with others measurably improves their creativity, and could potentially lead to several other beneficial learning outcomes, new research ... updated 11:02pm EDT Creativity Assessments for Students Use Your Team’s Emotions to Boost Creativity Measuring Creativity, One Word at a Time Creative Insight Triggers a Neural Reward Signal Where in the Brain Does Creativity Come From Caffeine Boosts Problem-Solving Ability
40. What’s the passage mainly about
A. News on teaching. B. News on creativity.
C. News on technology. D. News on caffeine.
41. Which headline as follows is suitable for Mar. 14, 2022
A. More Methods Help You Creative B. Many Ways Help You Succeed
C. Anyone Can Be Creative D. Everyone Can Be Stimulated
42. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. Highly creative people work differently than others.
B. Anyone can find inspiration and new ways to create.
C. Encouraging kids to help others is a way to improve their creativity.
D. A new neuroimaging study leads to human creativity.
11.青浦区
The UK doesn’t have the best reputation regarding food waste. Luckily, it’s easy to learn how to change these unsustainable habits, so that you can easily reduce unnecessary waste and save a pretty penny.
1. Plan your meals
When you don’t have a clear idea of what you want to eat, it’s easy to pick up more than you need, especially when items are on offer. It might seem like a great short-term option, but it can cause you to spend much more money in the long term, resulting in unnecessary food waste.
Planning your meals for the week in advance can be a great way to avoid this issue altogether. Work out what you plan to eat and when, and how much. Whether you’re shopping online or in- person, you can get only what you need — both saving your money and reducing the potential for food waste.
2. Store your products correctly
There are many tips that can help to keep produce fresh. For example, potatoes, carrots and other root vegetables last longest if they are kept in the dark. Fresh fruit and vegetables, like grapes, shouldn’t be kept with ethylene-producing products (including bananas and apples) as they make other fresh produce ripen and rot more quickly.
You can also find many ways to keep food by using water. For example, store half cut vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, in water in the fridge, to help them last longer than if they were stored dry.
3. ____________________
Almost three quarters of food wasted could still be eaten, meaning that the food is not spoiled, and is fine for consumption.
Many people aren’t aware “best before” dates are suggestions, rather than rules. In contrast, however, the “use by” date refers to the last date a food is fit for consumption, and should be watched carefully for safety. When it comes to consuming food, use your senses: look at and smell the food. If it smells good and looks fine, the produce is more than likely completely fit to be eaten and enjoyed.
40. The passage is intended to _________.
A. instruct the public to preserve food
B. offer tips on planning meals in advance
C. help people develop some sustainable habits
D. change the UK’s reputation as a big food waster
41. According to the passage, which of the following is true
A. To avoid food waste, shopping online and in person.
B. To make fresh food ripen more quickly, keep them with bananas.
C. To avoid waste, don’t throw away any food after the “use by” date.
D. To keep potatoes longer, cut them into halves and store them in dark.
42. Which of the following can be the best subtitle for “3”
A. Save your money B. Enhance your food consumption
C. Use your sense D. Follow your “best before” date
12.松江区
In order to hold weight, a recommendation letter should come from a respected source. You would be a wonderful fit if you worked with the candidate in a supervisory position, say, a manager or boss of some sort, for an employer always wants a professional reference. Occasionally, letters from a colleague, a friend, neighbor, or family member will also do. And what elements should your recommendation letter include to be effective
#1: Explaining Your Qualification
In the first paragraph, you should explain who you are, how you know the candidate and how long you worked with him. In this way, you are showing that you’re much qualified to give an honest assessment. Strong letters give positive descriptions of your qualifications in a concise and powerful way, which creates a professional and trustworthy image of you.
#2: Being Customized to the New Position
While you should speak to the candidate’s accomplishments in his past role, you should also show why he’d make a good fit in the next one. You should explain why he has the desired ability to do the job well, and attach the greatest importance to this, even if the candidate’s making a career change. The candidate should provide you with everything you need to know to customize your letter. By drawing on this information, you can express confidence that the candidate will succeed in the new role. Then when the hiring manager reads your letter, he’ll feel reassured that the candidate would make a good fit.
#3: Using Specific Examples
Finally, your letter should provide specific examples about the candidate. Don’t just list adjectives like, “friendly, intelligent, and hard-working”; instead, present circumstances in which the candidate demonstrated those qualities. Not only will examples point to the value the candidate brought to your organization or company, but they’ll also paint a picture of how he works in day-to-day operations. Using two to three specific examples in your letter will boost its level of persuasiveness.
60. Who are the intended readers of this passage
A. Assessors. B. Employers. C. Candidates. D. Recommenders.
61. According to the passage, a candidate’s ______ is usually the most suitable to write a recommendation letter.
A. powerful friend B. supervisory manager
C. respected neighbor D. trustworthy colleague
62. What should a writer put emphasis on in a recommendation letter
A. Presenting the reader with the candidate’s ability.
B. Exhibiting his knowledge about the new industry.
C. Customizing the letter with eye-catching drawings.
D. Showing the candidate’s intelligence with examples.
13.徐汇区
(B)
Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is also one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those interested in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do. Some of the best snorkeling (浮潜) can be found here. Vanuatu’s islands also offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano surfing and land diving. Volcano Surfing On Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters (1,000 feet) into the sky. It is known as the Lighthouse of the Pacific because of its regular eruptions for hundreds of years. For centuries, both island locals and visitors have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Some visitors find Yasur terrifying; others captivating. Photographers are beside themselves at the opportunity to make stunning artwork from such a special point. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing, also commonly known as ash boarding, is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it’s very different. It was invented by an adventurer journalist named Zoltan Istvan, while on a trip to Vanuatu Islands in 2002. Volcano surfing is considered as an extreme sport and there are not many practicing it. A volcano surfer’s goal is to escape the erupting volcano — without getting hit by flying rocks! Riders hike up the volcano and slide down, sitting or standing, on a thin plywood or metal board. It’s fast, fun, and dangerous — the perfect extreme sport. Land Diving Most people are familiar with bungee jumping, but did you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old The original activity, called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony. A man ties tree vines (藤) to his legs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower. It originated as a rite (仪式) of passage for young men trying to prove their manhood. The idea is to jump from as high as possible, and to land as close to the ground as possible. It is also a harvest ritual. The islanders believe the higher the jumpers dive, the higher the crops will grow. Every spring, island natives (men only) still perform this amazing test of strength.
40. Which of the following can be learned from the passage
A. Mount Yasur is a light tower on the Pacific Ocean.
B. The history of volcano surfing dates back centuries.
C. Bungee jumping grew out of land diving.
D. Land diving came to Vanuatu from another country.
41. The underlined word captivating is closest in meaning to ________.
A. distressing B. charming C. disappointing D. relieving
42. Which of the following could be the best title of this passage
A. Untouched Beauty: VANUATU B. Volcano Adventure: VANUATU
C. Extreme Destination: VANUATU D. Preserved Culture: VANUATU
14.浦东新区
________ ________TO TENDER(投标)
Contract for the design of a luxury hotel and conference centre in Rio de Janeiro.
Horizon Hotel & Conference Centre — 5 stars
www.hotelhorizon.br | 320 rooms
Candidates are asked to submit their letter of intention before 24 June, 2023.
Horizon Hotels and Conference Centres (HHCC) invites several architectural firms to present a plan for designing a Hotel and Conference Centre in Rio de Janeiro.
HHCC is an international chain of high-class hotels and conference centres. It is famous for providing luxury accommodation and outstanding service. We intend the hotel to be used for conferences and congresses by groups from all over the world.
Selected architectural firms are asked to submit a plan for the ground floor of the building, which will be L-shaped. Details of the project are as follows.
The hotel will have seven floors:
Basement — equipment and storage
Ground floor — facilities to be decided
First floor — a large conference room, three meeting rooms and a seminar room
Second floor — office accommodation
Third-fifth floors — bedrooms
Sixth floor — a large restaurant, available for guests and the general public
The contract to design the hotel and conference centre will be awarded to the architectural firm which produces the best plan for the ground floor.
60. Which word best fits the question mark “ ” in the passage
A. INVITATION B. APPROACH
C. CONTRACT D. SUBMISSION
61. According to the passage, the hotel to be built will be mainly intended for________.
A. holiday makers B. conference attendees
C. architectural firms D. construction workers
62. HHCC’s final decision will be based on the best design of________.
A. the basement B. the first floor
C. the ground floor D. the whole building
15.杨浦区
60. What can be learned about the Medical Research Foundation
A. It is a UK-based medical center for rare diseases.
B. It is breaking ground in tackling antimicrobial resistance.
C. It is famous for training next generations of scientists.
D. It is a section of the Medical Research Council.
61. If Jenny would like to be kept informed of the work of the Medical Research Foundation via email, she should________.
A. fill in the form at the bottom
B. scan the QR code on the right
C. click the provided website link
D. send an email to the foundation
62. The whole page is devoted to________.
A. advocating one charitable agency
B. introducing some brilliant scientists
C. launching an appeal for donations
D. raising awareness of global health challenges
16.长宁区
(B)
TECHNOLOGY SIMPLIFIED— BIGGER AND BETTER
WOW COMPUTER! Easy to read. Easy to see. Easy to use. Just plug it in!
“I love this computer! It is easy to read and to use! I get photo updates from my children and grandchildren all the time.” – Janet F. NEW Now comes with … Enhanced Video Chat Faster Email Larger 22-inch hi-resolution screen—easier to see 16% more viewing area Simple navigation—so you never get lost Intel processor— lightning fast Computer is in the monitor— No bulky tower Text to Speech translation— it can even read your emails to you! U.S. Based Customer Service
Have you ever said to yourself“I’d love to get a computer, if only I could figure out how to use it.”Well, you’re not puters were supposed to make our lives simpler, but they’ve gotten so complicated that they are not worth the trouble. If this sounds familiar, we have great news for you. There is finally a computer that’s designed for simplicity and ease of use. It’s the WOW Computer, and it was designed with you in mind. From the moment you open the box, you’ll realize how different the WOW Computer is. The components are all connected; all you do is plug it into an outlet and your high-speed Internet connection. Then you’ll see the screen— it’s now 22 inches. This is a completely new touch screen system. The “buttons” on the screen are easy to see and easy to understand. All you do is touch one of them, from the Web, Email, Calendar to Games—you name it ... and a new screen opens up. Call now and you’ll find out why tens of thousands of satisfied seniors are now enjoying their WOW Computers, emailing their grandchildren, and experiencing everything the Internet has to offer. Call today! Send & Receive Emails Have video chats with family and friends Surf the Internet: Get current weather and news Play games Online: Hundreds to choose from! Call now toll free and find out how you can get the new WOW! Computer. Mention promotional code 117238 for introductory pricing. 1-888-864-0512
FREE Automatic Software Updates
40. By “…, and it was designed with you in mind”, the writer most probably means that the WOW Computer is ______.
A. designed by seniors with great minds
B. designed for seniors without enough brains
C. tailored specially to the elderly’s needs
D. made to ease the elderly’s financial burdens
41. Mary, a 77-year-old lady with poor eye-sight, decides to buy a WOW Computer most probably for all the reasons except that ______.
A. it can even read emails to the users
B. it has a 22-inch hi-resolution screen
C. it has hundreds of online games to choose from
D. its buttons are easy to see and understand
42. Which of the following is the selling point of the WOW Computer
A. Low-charge Software updates. B. No put-together task.
C. Lightning-fast Microsoft processors. D. Discounted introductory price.
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1.宝山区
(B)
To: ackard@ From: sandyp@ Subject: Confidential: Managerial Advice Date: Feb. 16, 2022
Hi Dan, I’m writing to ask if you could give me advice. Please note that this must all be kept secret. I am emailing you because I know that you are a trusted friend, and you have had experience in this area. I’ve been obliged to reduce my department’s budget within the month, too. I’m not looking forward to this and am not sure where to begin since I hope that I won’t have to create any layoffs. Long story short, I would really appreciate meeting with you at some point to see if you can offer up any advice or suggestions. Thanks in advance. Regards, Sandy
To: sandyp@ From: ackard@ Subject: Re: Confidential: Managerial Advice Date: Feb. 17, 2022
Hi Sandy, I’m glad that you thought of me as someone to go to. I definitely don’t mind being your sounding board, and I can meet with you anytime starting next Monday. I realize that you may want to start thinking of some ideas sooner than later. My biggest piece of advice to you is to make sure you feel your way among your staff to get an impression of how people are currently coping with our company’s economic situation. Talk to them and find out what’s important to them. Of course, do it casually so that no one’s guard is up. Email or call me to let me know when you want to meet. Dan
40. What is Sandy responsible for
A. Firing bad employees
B. Cutting costs and expenses
C. Figuring out the new computer program
D. Combining the two divisions of the company
41. What suggestion does Dan give Sandy
A. Start questioning all workers under her.
B. Act carefully and find out employees’ thoughts.
C. Give out a questionnaire (问卷) for everyone to fill out.
D. Require extra overtime from staff members.
42. The phrase “sounding board” in the body of the second email, is closest in meaning to:
A. listener B. examiner C. designer D. informer
【答案】40. B 41. B 42. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。本文是Dan和Sandy的书信往来。Dan向Sandy寻求工作上的一些建议。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sandy写个Dan的信中的“I’ve been obliged to reduce my department’s budget within the month, too. I’m not looking forward to this and am not sure where to begin since I hope that I won’t have to create any layoffs. (我也不得不在一个月内削减我部门的预算。我并不期待这份工作，也不知道从哪里开始，因为我希望我不会造成任何裁员。)”可知，Sandy负责削减成本和花费。故选B。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据Dan写给Sandy的信中的“My biggest piece of advice to you is to make sure you feel your way among your staff to get an impression of how people are currently coping with our company’s economic situation. Talk to them and find out what’s important to them.(我给你最重要的一条建议是，确保在你的员工中感受一下，以了解他们目前是如何应对我们公司的经济形势的。和他们谈谈，找出对他们来说什么是重要的。)”可知，Dan建议Sandy认真行事，了解员工的想法。故选B。
【42题详解】
词句猜测题。根据前文“I’m glad that you thought of me as someone to go to. (我很高兴你把我当成一个可以求助的人。)”和下文“ I can meet with you anytime starting next Monday.(从下周一开始，我随时都可以和你见面。)”可知，Dan非常高兴Sandy向他求助，下周一后随时都愿意和他面谈，倾听他的想法，因此推断他不介意做他的倾听者，划线部分与A项“倾听者”意思相近，故选A。
2.崇明区
(B)
Communicate Fluently & Effectively in English
“The Cities are My Classrooms!” Why spend your time in a classroom when you can invest your time studying during breakfast or dinner And why stay inside in the afternoon when you can study by the beach or in a bar That’s right. That’s the way we teach. ‘Active Learning’ is the best way to learn, practice, and perfect your English. “Walk and Talk English & Eat and Drink English!”
Are you considering new challenges Would you like to take your English to the next level with our in-house methods that are highly effective, yet relaxing and fun How about spending your hard-earned vacation time studying English during a delicious breakfast, or during lunch in a historical pub, or at night from a sky room as you enjoy views of London or Dublin You could be sitting comfortably inside or in front of a palace or castle, drinking coffee or tea while you study. Why not
What is your greatest challenge with the English language Get in touch with us and help us to understand your difficulty as well as your goals in life. It is essential that the solution we offer also fits in well with your personality, mindset, objectives with English, your available time to travel, and your family commitments. Lastly, your holiday in Europe, as well as your experiences with the English language and your travels to different cities, should have that ‘Wow!’ factor that helps you to remember your holiday forever.
A language immersion (沉浸) programme is the experience of diving into a different culture. It is not the ‘false-reality’ of the internet or technology. To experience historical cities, villages, castles, pubs, businesses etc., is to understand a country’s culture and its DNA.
60. The above advertisement is aimed at ________.
A. foreign students in Ireland and England
B. students in the world’s top-ranked universities
C. people who’d like to learn English while travelling
D. people who’s fluent in English and good at communication
61. What is special about English 4 Professionals
A. It cooperates with the world’s top-ranked universities.
B. It exposes learners to the culture in the course of learning.
C. It motivates learners by providing bonuses like a trip to Dublin.
D. It boasts active learning methods with the help of virtual tourism.
62. According to the advertisement, your learning experience with E4P can be ________.
A. funny but thrilling B. objective and relaxing
C. experiential but exhausting D. personalized and unforgettable
【答案】60. C 61. B 62. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个项目 English 4 Professionals，帮助人们边旅游边学习英语。
【60题详解】
推理判断题。根据图片Ireland&England下的第二段“How about spending your hard-earned vacation time studying English during a delicious breakfast, or during lunch in a historical pub, or at night from a sky room as you enjoy views of London or Dublin You could be sitting comfortably inside or in front of a palace or castle, drinking coffee or tea while you study.（在你辛苦挣来的假期里，一边吃美味的早餐，一边在一家历史悠久的酒吧里吃午餐，或者晚上在空中的房间里欣赏伦敦或都柏林的美景，学习英语怎么样？）”可知，这则广告主要是针对那些喜欢边旅游边学英语的人。故选C项。
【61题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三行“A language immersion (沉浸) programme is the experience of diving into a different culture.（语言沉浸式课程是潜入不同文化的体验。）”可知， English 4 Professionals的特别之处在于它使学习者在学习过程中接触到文化。故选B项。
【62题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第五段“It is essential that the solution we offer also fits in well with your personality, mindset, objectives with English, your available time to travel, and your family commitments.（我们提供的解决方案必须符合您的个性、心态、英语目标、您的旅行时间以及您的家庭负担。）”以及倒数第四段最后一句的“helps you to remember your holiday forever.（帮助你永远记住你的假期）”可知，E4P的学习经历是个性化且难忘的。故选D项。
3.奉贤区
(B)
Just a 2-minute walk from the terminals, Short Stay is ideal for meeting or dropping passengers and a great choice for short trips away and business meetings. You can book Short Stay parking in advance for durations over one hour up to two hours prior to your arrival, subject to availability. 2-minute walk from the Terminal doors. LED lighting to help locate your parking spot. Automated Number Plate Recognition and ‘Car Finder’ system. 24/7 security
Heathrow Long Stay Parking is ideal if you’re going away for week-long trips or more. Simply book Long Stay parking for your trip or drive up to any Long Stay car park. At the entry barrier your registration will be recognised and a ticket will be printed showing your registration and Booking Reference. Once the barrier opens, you may proceed to the zone indicated. Use the intercom points at the bus stops to request a pick-up. You won't find our parking cheaper anywhere else Shuttle buses run every 10-15 minutes to the terminal doors Free Wifi on shuttle buses. 24/7 security
The ideal solution for time-poor business travelers and other passengers who want to travel efficiently and in style. Business parking is available in Terminals 2 & 3 and Terminal 5 with no requirement to hand in your keys. Business-class shuttle buses with minimal wait times. Free Wi-Fi on shuttle buses. 24/7 security.
Meet and Greet parking is one of the most convenient, worry-free ways to park your car at Heathrow. Just drive your vehicle to our Short Stay car park, leave your keys with us and we’ll do the rest! Short walk to terminal. No transfer needed—just drop your car and off you go. 24/7 secure parking. No wait for car on return.
PLEASE NOTE: Heathrow currently doesn’t provide EV (electric vehicle) charging facilities. With this in mind, we recommend that all customers driving EVs to the airport charge them adequately before arrival.
40. Which parking facility may take you the longest travelling time to the terminals
A. Short Stay B. Long Stay C. Business D. Meet & Greet
41. Under which circumstance may a passenger choose Business Parking
A. A traveler who would like to enjoy free Wi-Fi at the airport.
B. A student who has an efficient plan on travelling economically.
C. A manager who runs on a tight schedule and may miss his flight.
D. A local who needs to pick up his friend from a long flight.
42. Which one of the following is true according to the advertisement
A. You may use the “Car Finder” system to locate your vehicle at Business Parking.
B. If you leave your car at Meet & Greet, it is up to you to guarantee its safety.
C. If you intend to take a 10-day trip, you’d better park your vehicle at Short Stay.
D. Passengers driving EVs should charge their battery before parking at the airport.
【答案】40. B 41. C 42. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国希思罗机场的三个停车场以及注意事项。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一部分中 “Just a 2-minute walk from the terminals,(距航站楼仅2分钟步行路程，)”可知，Short Stay离航站楼步行两分钟；根据文章第三部分“Business parking is available in Terminals 2 & 3 and Terminal 5 with no requirement to hand in your keys.(2、3号航站楼和5号航站楼设有商务停车场，无需上交钥匙。)”可知，Business商务停车场就在一些航站楼里。而根据文章第二部分中“Shuttle buses run every 10-15 minutes to the terminal doors.(每10-15分钟就有班车开往航站楼门口)”可知，Long Stay停车场到航站楼需要坐班车，由此可以推出，从Long Stay到航站楼路程最长。故选B项。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三部分中“The ideal solution for time-poor business travelers and other passengers who want to travel efficiently and in style.(对于时间紧迫的商务旅行者和其他想要高效、时尚旅行的乘客来说，这是理想的解决方案。)”可知，商务旅行者时间安排紧，最理想的就是选择商务停车场。故选C项。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一部分中“PLEASE NOTE: Heathrow currently doesn’t provide EV (electric vehicle) charging facilities. With this in mind, we recommend that all customers driving EVs to the airport charge them adequately before arrival.(请注意：希思罗机场目前不提供电动汽车充电设施。考虑到这一点，我们建议所有驾驶电动汽车前往机场的客户在到达之前都要充分充电。)”可知，机场没有电动汽车充电桩，所以驾驶电动汽车的旅客最好在停车前把车充好电。故选D项。
4.虹口区
Guidelines for Poster Presentations
Date: Friday 28 October
Time: 13.00-14.20 (Presenters are required to be by their posters by 12.55 sharp.)
Poster Session Format
- The poster session is a self-explanatory exhibit where the presenter(s) is/are available for one-on-one discussion.
- All the in-person poster presentations will take place simultaneously (同时进行的). See below for specific details of online poster presentations.
Poster design and Layout
- Each poster should measure about 90×120cm (36×48 inches).
- The texts and illustrations should be readable from 150cm (about 5 feet) away.
- Posters can be hand-written or printed in colour/black and white.
Set-up and Removal
- Posters will be displayed by fixing them on boards/walls provided. You will be given the necessary tools to carry out this task.
- Presenters are required to hang their posters during the lunch break (12:00-13:00) on Friday 28 October and remove them after the session (14:20).
- Presenters are responsible for the set-up and removal of their own posters. Staff will also be in the poster area to assist you.
- Each poster presentation will be numbered in the programme schedule. Poster numbers will also be shown on the display boards. Make sure the poster is fixed under the correct number.
- Playing of loud audio or video clips is not allowed, keeping in mind the noise level in the hall.
For online poster presentations:
- Once your poster is ready, take a good picture of it and send it to us at least one week before the conference. We’ll take a print out of this and display it like the other posters. This will help the audience in the Hall in Chennai to look at them before they can log into your presentation at the assigned time.
- During poster presentation whoever would like to interact with you will log into your session. This will be for the entire duration of the presentation with brief explanations and Q&A interspersed (穿插) with each other. Participants can move around to other poster presentations during this period, both online and in-person.
40. According to the guidelines, the posters have to be _______.
A. handwritten on paper in black and white
B. hung on the walls of a specific area in the hall
C. easily recognizable from five meters away
D. numbered by an on-site staff member
41. Which of the following is a specific requirement for online poster presenters
A. They should remain online for the entire 100 minutes.
B. They should get ready for presentation at exactly12:55.
C. They need to send an e-version of their posters to the organizer.
D. They will be required to give explanations or answer questions.
42. The passage is meant for _______.
A. people who have unsolved questions to consult about
B. people who are interested in visiting an exhibition
C. people who are skilled at making good posters
D. people who want to exhibit their posters
【答案】40. B 41. C 42. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，是一份海报展示指南。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据Set-up and Removal部分的“Posters will be displayed by fixing them on boards/walls provided.(海报将通过固定在提供的板/墙上来展示。)”和“Presenters are required to hang their posters during the lunch break (12:00-13:00) on Friday 28 October and remove them after the session (14:20).(展示者须于10月28日（星期五）午膳时间（12:00-13:00）悬挂海报，并于会后（14:20）取下海报。)”可知，根据这些指南，海报必须挂在大厅特定区域的墙上，故选B。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据For online poster presentations:部分的“Once your poster is ready, take a good picture of it and send it to us at least one week before the conference.(一旦你的海报准备好了，拍一张好的照片，并在会议前至少一周发给我们。)”可知，对在线海报展示者的具体要求是他们需要向组织者发送电子版本的海报。故选C。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。根据For online poster presentations:部分的“Once your poster is ready, take a good picture of it and send it to us at least one week before the conference. We’ll take a print out of this and display it like the other posters. This will help the audience in the Hall in Chennai to look at them before they can log into your presentation at the assigned time.(一旦你的海报准备好了，拍一张好的照片，并在会议前至少一周发给我们。我们把它打印出来，像其他海报一样展示出来。这将帮助金奈大厅的观众在指定时间登录到您的演示之前查看它们。)”可知，本文是给想要进行海报展示的人所写的，故选D。
5.黄浦区
PRIVACY POLICY
The Bundaberg Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store and use your personally identifiable information. Our Privacy Policy will be continuously assessed against new technologies, business practices and our customers’ changing needs. Accordingly, this Privacy Policy is subject to change over time without notification being made to users, and therefore we encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to become aware of any changes that may have occurred.
Collection of Personal Information
We will collect personally identifiable information from you when you knowingly provide it to us. The types of personal information we may collect, includes, but is not limited to your full name, address, email address and phone number.
In terms of your personal information, we only collect information about individuals that is necessary for us to carry on our business functions. What information we collect depends upon the nature of our dealing with you. Importantly, in some circumstances if you do not provide the information that we request, you may not be able to engage with us. For example, if you refuse to provide some personal information as may be requested on the Bundaberg website, you may not be able to use all features or services of the website.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
Billing purposes;
To enable us to develop our products and business, or to customize services to better meet your needs and preferences;
Statistical purposes.
We will contact you by electronic or other means to get your agreement first for any purpose other than those above, including but not limited to:
Future promotional and marketing purposes;
To inform you of special offers, promotions and competitions;
Any other customer support purposes.
Your personal information may be used by sub-contractors of Bundaberg for our business activities only; however, your information will not be disclosed to any other third party without your agreement, unless required to do so by law.
40. In order to be kept informed of the privacy information, you’d better __________.
A. examine the Privacy Policy regularly
B. check the official notification weekly
C express your changing needs privately
D. evaluate the business practices critically
41. Which of the statements is TRUE about Bundaberg’s collecting users’ personal information
A. You have no knowledge of what personal information is collected.
B. Your personal information can promote Bundaberg’s business functions.
C. All the customers are required to provide identical personal information.
D. You may not get some services without providing requested personal information.
42. Bundaberg will use your personal information for the purpose of __________ without getting your agreement first.
A. attracting new sub-contractors
B. advertising its services
C. sending bills to you
D. letting you know about special offers
【答案】40. A 41. D 42. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是Bundaberg的一些隐私政策。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“Accordingly, this Privacy Policy is subject to change over time without notification being made to users, and therefore we encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to become aware of any changes that may have occurred.(因此，本隐私政策可能会在不通知用户的情况下随时更改，因此我们鼓励您定期查看本隐私政策，以了解可能发生的任何更改。)”可知，为了随时了解隐私信息，您最好定期检查隐私政策，故选A。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据Collection of Personal Information部分第二段的“For example, if you refuse to provide some personal information as may be requested on the Bundaberg website, you may not be able to use all features or services of the website.(例如，如果您拒绝提供Bundaberg网站可能要求您提供的某些个人信息，您可能无法使用本网站的所有功能或服务。)”可知，关于Bundaberg收集用户个人信息，陈述正确的是如果不提供所要求的个人信息，您可能无法获得某些服务。故选D。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据Use and Disclosure of Personal Information部分的“We may use your personal information for the following purposes(我们可能会将您的个人信息用于以下用途)”和“Billing purposes(计费用途)”可知，Bundaberg将在未经您同意的情况下将您的个人信息用于寄账单给你，故选C。
6.嘉定区
(B)
40. According to the advertisement, which of the following is TRUE of tinnitus
A. 20% of the sufferers visit doctors for it.
B. It may result in numerous health issues.
C. It is caused by sleeplessness and anxiety.
D. Tinnitus specialists may lose hearing.
41. How does the Sound Therapy program work
A. By reducing one’s exposure to noise.
B. By offering patients tinnitus relief pills.
C. By hiring the best doctors and researchers.
D. By using music to improve brain connections.
42. By calling 1300557796, one can ________.
A. discuss with ENT doctors. B. buy some DVD info packs
C. consult someone about his needs. D. participate in the program for free
【答案】40. B 41. D 42. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为应用文。文章是一则广告，介绍了耳鸣的症状和如何治疗耳鸣。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章右栏第一段最后一句“It is often accompanied by dizziness, certain degree of sound sensitivity,blocked-ear or hearing loss. (常伴有头晕、一定程度的声音敏感、耳塞或听力损失。)”可知，耳鸣常伴有其他的症状，即可能会导致许多健康问题。故选B项。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据右栏第二段第二句“It use high frequeny stimulation,through music,to re-buildand organize brain connections. (它利用高频率的刺激，通过音乐，重建和组织大脑连接。)”可知，声音疗法的原理是通过高频率的刺激，通过音乐重建和大脑的联系。故选D项。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据左侧最后一段“To learn exactly how our program works and get a FREE DVD info pack, visit our website www.mysoundtheraphy.com/rd or call 1300557796 and discuss your needswith one of our consultants. (要确切了解我们的计划如何运作并获得免费的DVD信息包，请访问我们的网站 www.mysoundtheraphy.com/rd 或致电1300557796与我们的一位顾问讨论您的需求。)”可知，打1300557796这个电话可以了解更多信息，获得免费DVD，还可以销售顾问探讨自己的详细需求。故选C项。
7.金山区
(B)
People with fixed mindsets believe that: ●Skill, intelligence and talents are natural. ●Failure is shameful and should be avoided. ●Some people are naturally good at things while others not. ●You are not in control of your abilities. People with growth mindsets believe that: ●You have the capacity to learn and grow your skills. ●Failure is a valuable lesson. ●People who are good at something are good because they build that ability. ●You are in control of your abilities.
have a desire to look smart, so tend to: —Avoid challenges. —Give up easily. —See effort as fruitless or worse. —Ignore useful negative feedback. —Feel threatened by the success of others. have a desire to learn, so tend to: —Embrace challenges. —Persist in the face of setbacks. —See effort as the path to mastery. —Learn from criticism. —Find lessons and inspiration in the success of others.
As a result, they may stay at the same level early and achieve less than their full potential. As a result, they reach ever-higher levels of achievement.
Change can be tough, but I’ve never heard anyone say it wasn’t worth it. Did changing to a growth mindset solve all my problems No. But I know that I have a different life because of it—a richer one.
40. The book “mindset” is intended to ________.
A. tell readers that two different mindsets lead to different results
B. illustrate that people with different mindsets hold different beliefs
C. help readers believe people act differently when facing challenges
D. persuade people to learn to change so as to enjoy a more fruitful life
41. Generally speaking, people with fixed mindsets are mostly ________.
A. successful B. straightforward
C. intelligent D. narrow-minded
42. A person with a growth mindset is likely to say ________.
A. “If I win, I’ll be somebody; if I lose, I’ll be nobody.”
B. “To be good at sports, you need to be naturally gifted.”
C. “Learn techniques and skills and practice them regularly, and you will always improve.”
D. “You have a certain level of ability in sports and you cannot really do much to change it.”
【答案】40. D 41. D 42. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了“mindset”这本书。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。根据文中两个表格内容“People with fixed mindsets believe that(固定心态的人认为)”和“People with growth mindsets believe that(拥有成长型心态的人相信)”可知，本文通过两种不同心态的人进行对比，最后得出结论，根据表格最后“Change can be tough, but I’ve never heard anyone say it wasn’t worth it. Did changing to a growth mindset solve all my problems No. But I know that I have a different life because of it—a richer one.(改变是艰难的，但我从未听任何人说不值得。转变成长型思维模式能解决我所有的问题吗？不。但我知道，我有一个不同的生活，因为它——一个更丰富的生活)”可知，《心态》一书的目的是说服人们学会改变，才能享受更丰硕的人生。故选D项。
【41题详解】
推理判断题。根据表格中间左边部分have a desire to look smart, so tend to下的“Feel threatened by the success of others.(对他人的成功感到威胁)”可推知固定心态的人一般是心胸狭窄的。故选D项。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。根据表格上面右边部分People with growth mindsets believe that下的“You have the capacity to learn and grow your skills.(你有能力学习和提高自己的技能)”以及中间部分have a desire to learn, so tend to下的“See effort as the path to mastery.(把努力看作是通往精通的道路)”结合选项可推知，C项“Learn techniques and skills and practice them regularly, and you will always improve.(学习技术和技巧，并经常练习，你就会不断进步)”是一个拥有成长型思维模式的人可能会说的。故选C项。
8.静安区
The world hosts thousands of exceptional chocolatiers, some of which our magazine is to present to you. And remember that besides ordinary facts like expiration (过期) date or manufacture place, labels bear essential information. If sugar is listed as the main ingredient(原料) on the label, quickly put it down and find a bar in which cocoa shines.
Paul Young, London, England
Award-winning master chocolatier Paul Young deserves the credits he receives for his creativity and mastery with chocolates. Walk into his shop and experience the scent of fresh chocolates. Young is one of the figures who launched the chocolate reform in London, casting aside the sweet British chocolate of the old for the innovative dark chocolate offerings. Try his dark chocolate bars to become a firm chocolate lover.
Three locations in London.
Que Bo!, Mexico City, Mexico
Traditional Mexican flavors come alive in Que Bo! Que Bo! uses only organic ingredients sourced from local producers. Colored truffles(松露) match their star ingredients, such as orange, mango or salt. A major attraction is its open air courtyard shops.
Five locations in Mexico City.
SOMA Chocolate maker, Canada
These Toronto chocolate experts present pure chocolate bars made with beans from around the world. The fir truffles, symbolic of the Canadian pines, combine fruity cocoa and natural oils from the fir trees to give the experience of eating chocolate in a pine forest. SOMA also highlights their expertise(专长) in goods like whiskey and ice cream, which serves as its major selling point providing customers with other choices besides chocolates.
Two stores and a lab in downtown Toronto.
Sprüngli, Zurich, Switzerland
With colorful displays of chocolate truffles and sweets, Sprüngli offers the traditional highend Swiss chocolate experience. This luxury chocolate shop first opened its doors in 1836, the first in Europe according to some. Today, Sprüngli is acclaimed for the chance it offers customers to enjoy coffee and cake in its second-floor café, making the shop a complex of flavor treat.
Numerous locations in Zurich.
SpagNVola, United States
SpagNVola husband-and-wife owners oversee entire chocolate process from farm to store, making the shop stand out. First they grow cacao at their farm. The cacao is handpicked, roasted and refined in their Maryland factory before the final products are shown on its shop shelves. Take the free tour to its kitchen and experience the shop’s magic. Their 70 percent chocolate bars represent the true quality of good chocolate.
Three outlets in U.S.
39. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Young followed the old sweet chocolate fashion and created the new focus on dark chocolate.
B. Que Bo! is famous for its excellent indoor atmosphere.
C. Soma’s main attraction is that it offers items other than chocolates.
D. Sprüngli supplies chocolates to various cafes in the country.
40. What do all these chocolate shops have in common
A. Initiating the new chocolate trend.
B. Combining fresh ingredients with cocoa.
C. Enjoying a long history.
D. Having more than one shop in its country.
41. SpagNVola excels among its peers because ________.
A. it is run by a couple
B. it controls the whole production process
C. customers can visit the shop free of charge
D. it only sells 70 percent pure chocolate bars
42. Why do customers need to pay attention to chocolate labels
A. Because only chocolates from the mentioned shops are high quality.
B. Because ingredient list should be checked to guarantee the quality of the chocolate.
C. Because the price will be listed on the label.
D. Because the expiration date is sometimes missing.
【答案】39. C 40. D 41. B 42. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍5个巧克力生产商。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据SOMA Chocolate maker, Canada部分“SOMA also highlights their expertise(专长) in goods like whiskey and ice cream, which serves as its major selling point providing customers with other choices besides chocolates. (SOMA还强调了他们在威士忌和冰淇淋等商品方面的专业知识，这是其主要卖点，为客户提供巧克力以外的其他选择。)”可知，Soma的主要吸引力在于它提供巧克力以外的商品。故选C。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据Paul Young, London, England部分“Three locations in London. (在伦敦有三家店。)”， Que Bo!, Mexico City, Mexico部分“Five locations in Mexico City. (在墨西哥城有五家店。)”， SOMA Chocolate maker, Canada部分“Two stores and a lab in downtown Toronto. (在多伦多市中心有两个商店和一个实验室。)”，Sprüngli, Zurich, Switzerland部分“Numerous locations in Zurich. (在苏黎世有无数家店。)”和SpagNVola, United States部分“Three outlets in U.S. (在美国有三家门店。)”可知，这5个巧克力生产商在各自的国家都不止有一家商店。故选D。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据SpagNVola, United States部分“SpagNVola husband-and-wife owners oversee entire chocolate process from farm to store, making the shop stand out. (SpagNVola的夫妻俩负责监督从农场到商店的整个巧克力加工过程，使商店脱颖而出。)”可知，SpagNVola在同行中表现出色是因为他们夫妻俩负责管理和监督整个生产过程。故选B。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“And remember that besides ordinary facts like expiration (过期) date or manufacture place, labels bear essential information. If sugar is listed as the main ingredient(原料) on the label, quickly put it down and find a bar in which cocoa shines. (请记住，除了保质期或生产地点等普通事实外，标签上还包含重要信息。配料是糖的就不选，那就不是真正的巧克力。)”可知，顾客需要注意巧克力标签，是因为应该检查配料表以保证巧克力的质量。故选B。
9.闵行区
(B)
ALCS NEWS Autumn 2021 Mavis Cheek (born 1948) is an English novelist, author of 15 novels. Mavis Cheek in conversation about her writing life Q: What initially inspired you to become a writer A: Being unqualified to do any other job was a great help – or rather spur (激励). If I’d been able to be a secretary or a typist, for example, then economics might well have overtaken me in the years I spent improving my craft and trying to get published. Of course, the great inspiration was having my daughter and wanting to be at home with the baby while using my brain. Q: What’s been your most exciting book and why A: My latest Amenable Women, from the point of view of all the research I had to do – which I hugely enjoyed, by the way. The most exciting book to have published was my first (Pause Between Acts, 1988), which had absolutely wonderful reviews everywhere (except the New York Times – and I didn’t mind that at all – just to be in the NYT was thrilling). It gave me extreme excitement, when the first of those came out. Q: You once said that “any writer with a mortgage (贷款) never gets writer’s block”. Do your views differ now you have had 12 commercially successful books If so, why A: I still think that one of the best (and worst) spurs to writing and for continuing to write is a requirement to earn a living. The road to publication is littered with the corpses (尸体) of would-be authors who can’t make it to the second or third book. I’ve just recently been sent a new novel by a really good author who were less successful for years and I am sure it was largely due to her having a private income. Believe me, if I didn’t have a mortgage in the bank, I’d be lying on Greek beach right now, not struggling to make sense of yet another novel. Q: The more successful you become, do you find it harder to come up with concepts for a new novel A: It’s harder to believe you are getting better at the job, though obviously that’s what I and most writers want. Basically, we compete with ourselves while trying to continue pleasing our audience. Finding new ways of pleasing the readers one more time gets harder— at least for me. I always have to start with an idea that’s suddenly entered my head, and which won’t go away. Currently I’m suffered by thoughts of truth and how hard it is to maintain in an ordinary life.
60. What encouraged Mavis Cheek to become a writer
A. The expectation of the worthy financial rewards.
B. The desire to combine the role of a mother and a career.
C. The established idea of gaining reputation of a famous writer.
D. The wish of encouraging people through the power of literature.
61. Overall, Mavis Cheek describes the writing profession as ______.
A. motivating but struggling B. respectable but impersonal
C. stressful and unfulfilling D. exciting and financially rewarding
62. According to the passage, which of the following is true
A. Mavis Cheek had earned a lot before she became a writer.
B. The income from writing has removed Mavis Cheek’s material worries.
C. Mavis Cheek’s career once almost came to an end due to unfavorable comments.
D. Successful as she is, Mavis Cheek still feels it hard to satisfy the readers continuously.
【答案】60. B 61. A 62. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。通过采访，报道了Mavis Cheek的写作生涯。
【60题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一个问题Q: What initially inspired you to become a writer 下列段落中“Of course, the great inspiration was having my daughter and wanting to be at home with the baby while using my brain. (当然，最大的灵感是有了女儿，我想在家里用我的大脑和孩子在一起。)”可知，是把一个母亲的角色和事业结合起来的愿望鼓励了Mavis Cheek成为一名作家。故选B项。
【61题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二个问题Q: What’s been your most exciting book and why 的回答中“The most exciting book to have published was my first (Pause Between Acts, 1988), which had absolutely wonderful reviews everywhere (except the New York Times – and I didn’t mind that at all – just to be in the NYT was thrilling). It gave me extreme excitement, when the first of those came out. (我出版过的最令人兴奋的书是我的第一本书(1988年出版的《幕间停顿》)，到处都有非常好的评论(除了《纽约时报》——我一点也不介意——能上《纽约时报》就很激动了)。当第一部作品问世时，我非常兴奋。)”以及第三个问题回答中“Believe me, if I didn’t have a mortgage in the bank, I’d be lying on Greek beach right now, not struggling to make sense of yet another novel. (相信我，如果我在银行没有抵押贷款，我现在会躺在希腊的海滩上，而不是艰苦奋斗着去搞另一部小说。)”可知，Mavis Cheek认为自己的写作职业既有兴奋的激励又有艰苦的奋斗。故选A项。
【62题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一个问题回答中“Finding new ways of pleasing the readers one more time gets harder— at least for me. (至少对我来说，再一次找到使读者满意的新方法变得更难了。)”可知，Mavis Cheek虽然很成功，但她仍然觉得很难不断地满足读者。故选D项。
10.普陀区
(B)
Top Headlines Layover or Nonstop Unique Pattern of Connectivity Lets Highly Creative People’s Brains Take Road Less Traveled to Their Destination Mar. 28 2022 — A new study shows highly creative people’s brains appear to work differently than others, with an atypical approach that makes distant connections ... Researchers Develop Real-Time Lyric Generation Technology to Inspire Song Writing Aug. 10, 2021 — Music artists can find inspiration and new creative directions for their song writing with ... Latest Headlines Aha! + Aaaah: Creative Insight Triggers a Neural Reward Signal Apr. 9, 2020 — A new neuroimaging study points to an answer of what may have driven the evolutionary development of ... October 14, 2022 _____________ _________________ Mar. 14, 2022 — Researchers have developed a new method for training people to be creative, one that shows promise of succeeding far better than current ways of sparking ... Teaching Pupils Empathy Measurably Improves Their Creative Abilities Feb. 2, 2021 — Teaching children in a way that encourages them to empathize with others measurably improves their creativity, and could potentially lead to several other beneficial learning outcomes, new research ... updated 11:02pm EDT Creativity Assessments for Students Use Your Team’s Emotions to Boost Creativity Measuring Creativity, One Word at a Time Creative Insight Triggers a Neural Reward Signal Where in the Brain Does Creativity Come From Caffeine Boosts Problem-Solving Ability
40. What’s the passage mainly about
A. News on teaching. B. News on creativity.
C. News on technology. D. News on caffeine.
41. Which headline as follows is suitable for Mar. 14, 2022
A. More Methods Help You Creative B. Many Ways Help You Succeed
C. Anyone Can Be Creative D. Everyone Can Be Stimulated
42. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. Highly creative people work differently than others.
B. Anyone can find inspiration and new ways to create.
C. Encouraging kids to help others is a way to improve their creativity.
D. A new neuroimaging study leads to human creativity.
【答案】40. B 41. C 42. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文中主要介绍了一项关于创造力的研究。
【40题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文中“A new study shows highly creative people’s brains appear to work differently than others, with an atypical approach that makes distant connections ... (一项新的研究表明，极具创造力的人的大脑似乎与其他人的工作方式不同，他们采用了一种非典型的方法来建立遥远的联系……)”可知，这篇文章的主要内容是关于创造力的新闻。故选B。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据October 14, 2022部分中“Researchers have developed a new method for training people to be creative, one that shows promise of succeeding far better than current ways of sparking ...(研究人员已经开发出一种新的方法来训练人们的创造力，这种方法显示出比目前激发创造力的方法更好的成功前景)”可知，人们的创造力是可以通过训练的来的。故“人人都可以创造力”标题适合2022年3月14日。故选C。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中“Teaching children in a way that encourages them to empathize with others measurably improves their creativity, and could potentially lead to several other beneficial learning outcomes, new research ... (新的研究表明，以一种鼓励他们与他人共情的方式教育孩子，可以显著地提高他们的创造力，并可能导致其他几种有益的学习结果……)”推知，鼓励孩子帮助他人是提高他们创造力的一种方式。故选C。
11.青浦区
The UK doesn’t have the best reputation regarding food waste. Luckily, it’s easy to learn how to change these unsustainable habits, so that you can easily reduce unnecessary waste and save a pretty penny.
1. Plan your meals
When you don’t have a clear idea of what you want to eat, it’s easy to pick up more than you need, especially when items are on offer. It might seem like a great short-term option, but it can cause you to spend much more money in the long term, resulting in unnecessary food waste.
Planning your meals for the week in advance can be a great way to avoid this issue altogether. Work out what you plan to eat and when, and how much. Whether you’re shopping online or in- person, you can get only what you need — both saving your money and reducing the potential for food waste.
2. Store your products correctly
There are many tips that can help to keep produce fresh. For example, potatoes, carrots and other root vegetables last longest if they are kept in the dark. Fresh fruit and vegetables, like grapes, shouldn’t be kept with ethylene-producing products (including bananas and apples) as they make other fresh produce ripen and rot more quickly.
You can also find many ways to keep food by using water. For example, store half cut vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, in water in the fridge, to help them last longer than if they were stored dry.
3. ____________________
Almost three quarters of food wasted could still be eaten, meaning that the food is not spoiled, and is fine for consumption.
Many people aren’t aware “best before” dates are suggestions, rather than rules. In contrast, however, the “use by” date refers to the last date a food is fit for consumption, and should be watched carefully for safety. When it comes to consuming food, use your senses: look at and smell the food. If it smells good and looks fine, the produce is more than likely completely fit to be eaten and enjoyed.
40. The passage is intended to _________.
A. instruct the public to preserve food
B. offer tips on planning meals in advance
C. help people develop some sustainable habits
D. change the UK’s reputation as a big food waster
41. According to the passage, which of the following is true
A. To avoid food waste, shopping online and in person.
B. To make fresh food ripen more quickly, keep them with bananas.
C. To avoid waste, don’t throw away any food after the “use by” date.
D. To keep potatoes longer, cut them into halves and store them in dark.
42. Which of the following can be the best subtitle for “3”
A. Save your money B. Enhance your food consumption
C. Use your sense D. Follow your “best before” date
【答案】40. C 41. B 42. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要给读者提供了三个建议，帮助大家保持一个可持续的生活习惯，减少食物浪费。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Luckily, it’s easy to learn how to change these unsustainable habits, so that you can easily reduce unnecessary waste and save a pretty penny.(幸运的是，学会如何改变这些不可持续的习惯很容易，这样你就可以很容易地减少不必要的浪费，节省一大笔钱)”和后文小标题“1. Plan your meals(1. 计划你的饮食)”、“2. Store your products correctly(2. 正确存放产品)”可推知，文章主要讲的是改变不可持续习惯的做法，即帮助大家养成可持续的习惯。故选C项。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Fresh fruit and vegetables, like grapes, shouldn’t be kept with ethylene-producing products (including bananas and apples) as they make other fresh produce ripen and rot more quickly.(新鲜的水果和蔬菜，如葡萄，不应该和产生乙烯的产品（包括香蕉和苹果）一起保存，因为它们会使其他新鲜农产品更快成熟和腐烂)”可知，想要使新鲜食物快速成熟，要和香蕉放一起。故选B项。
【42题详解】
主旨大意题。空处为第三种做法的主旨句。根据该部分下文“When it comes to consuming food, use your senses: look at and smell the food.(吃东西的时候，运用你的感官：看食物、闻食物)”可知，本文讲的是如何在吃东西时运用自己的感官。故选C项。
12.松江区
In order to hold weight, a recommendation letter should come from a respected source. You would be a wonderful fit if you worked with the candidate in a supervisory position, say, a manager or boss of some sort, for an employer always wants a professional reference. Occasionally, letters from a colleague, a friend, neighbor, or family member will also do. And what elements should your recommendation letter include to be effective
#1: Explaining Your Qualification
In the first paragraph, you should explain who you are, how you know the candidate and how long you worked with him. In this way, you are showing that you’re much qualified to give an honest assessment. Strong letters give positive descriptions of your qualifications in a concise and powerful way, which creates a professional and trustworthy image of you.
#2: Being Customized to the New Position
While you should speak to the candidate’s accomplishments in his past role, you should also show why he’d make a good fit in the next one. You should explain why he has the desired ability to do the job well, and attach the greatest importance to this, even if the candidate’s making a career change. The candidate should provide you with everything you need to know to customize your letter. By drawing on this information, you can express confidence that the candidate will succeed in the new role. Then when the hiring manager reads your letter, he’ll feel reassured that the candidate would make a good fit.
#3: Using Specific Examples
Finally, your letter should provide specific examples about the candidate. Don’t just list adjectives like, “friendly, intelligent, and hard-working”; instead, present circumstances in which the candidate demonstrated those qualities. Not only will examples point to the value the candidate brought to your organization or company, but they’ll also paint a picture of how he works in day-to-day operations. Using two to three specific examples in your letter will boost its level of persuasiveness.
60. Who are the intended readers of this passage
A. Assessors. B. Employers. C. Candidates. D. Recommenders.
61. According to the passage, a candidate’s ______ is usually the most suitable to write a recommendation letter.
A. powerful friend B. supervisory manager
C. respected neighbor D. trustworthy colleague
62. What should a writer put emphasis on in a recommendation letter
A. Presenting the reader with the candidate’s ability.
B. Exhibiting his knowledge about the new industry.
C. Customizing the letter with eye-catching drawings.
D. Showing the candidate’s intelligence with examples.
【答案】60. D 61. B 62. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了推荐信应该包含哪些要素才能有效。
【60题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“And what elements should your recommendation letter include to be effective (你的推荐信应该包含哪些要素才能有效？)”可推知，这篇文章是写给推荐者的。故选D。
【61题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“You would be a wonderful fit if you worked with the candidate in a supervisory position, say, a manager or boss of some sort, for an employer always wants a professional reference. Occasionally, letters from a colleague, a friend, neighbor, or family member will also do. (如果你和应聘者一起工作在管理职位上，比如经理或老板之类的职位上，你将是一个非常合适的人选，因为雇主总是想要一份专业的推荐信。偶尔，来自同事、朋友、邻居或家人的信件也可以)”可知，根据短文，候选人的主管通常最适合写推荐信。故选B。
【62题详解】
细节理解题。根据#2: Being Customized to the New Position 部分中的“You should explain why he has the desired ability to do the job well, and attach the greatest importance to this, even if the candidate’s making a career change. (你应该解释他为什么有能力把工作做好，并把这一点放在最重要的位置，即使这位候选人要转行)”可知，写信者应该在推荐信中向读者重点展示应聘者的能力。故选A。
13.徐汇区
(B)
Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is also one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those interested in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do. Some of the best snorkeling (浮潜) can be found here. Vanuatu’s islands also offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano surfing and land diving. Volcano Surfing On Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters (1,000 feet) into the sky. It is known as the Lighthouse of the Pacific because of its regular eruptions for hundreds of years. For centuries, both island locals and visitors have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Some visitors find Yasur terrifying; others captivating. Photographers are beside themselves at the opportunity to make stunning artwork from such a special point. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing, also commonly known as ash boarding, is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it’s very different. It was invented by an adventurer journalist named Zoltan Istvan, while on a trip to Vanuatu Islands in 2002. Volcano surfing is considered as an extreme sport and there are not many practicing it. A volcano surfer’s goal is to escape the erupting volcano — without getting hit by flying rocks! Riders hike up the volcano and slide down, sitting or standing, on a thin plywood or metal board. It’s fast, fun, and dangerous — the perfect extreme sport. Land Diving Most people are familiar with bungee jumping, but did you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old The original activity, called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony. A man ties tree vines (藤) to his legs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower. It originated as a rite (仪式) of passage for young men trying to prove their manhood. The idea is to jump from as high as possible, and to land as close to the ground as possible. It is also a harvest ritual. The islanders believe the higher the jumpers dive, the higher the crops will grow. Every spring, island natives (men only) still perform this amazing test of strength.
40. Which of the following can be learned from the passage
A. Mount Yasur is a light tower on the Pacific Ocean.
B. The history of volcano surfing dates back centuries.
C. Bungee jumping grew out of land diving.
D. Land diving came to Vanuatu from another country.
41. The underlined word captivating is closest in meaning to ________.
A. distressing B. charming C. disappointing D. relieving
42. Which of the following could be the best title of this passage
A. Untouched Beauty: VANUATU B. Volcano Adventure: VANUATU
C. Extreme Destination: VANUATU D. Preserved Culture: VANUATU
【答案】40. C 41. B 42. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。瓦努阿图是南太平洋的一个岛国，是冒险运动的天堂，文章介绍了瓦努阿图的两项世界上最令人兴奋和危险的活动——火山冲浪和陆地潜水。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段前两句“Most people are familiar with bungee jumping, but did you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old The original activity, called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony.”(大多数人都熟悉蹦极，但你知道蹦极起源于瓦努阿图的五旬节岛，已经有将近1500年的历史了吗？最初的活动被称为陆地潜水，是宗教仪式的一部分)可知，蹦极是从陆地潜水发展而来的。故选C。
【41题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段第五句“Photographers are beside themselves at the opportunity to make stunning artwork from such a special point.”(摄影师们为从这样一个特殊的角度拍摄令人惊叹的艺术作品而欣喜若狂)可知，此处是指另一些人觉得亚苏尔很有魅力。所以captivating意为“有魅力的”。故选B。
【42题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“Vanuatu’s islands also offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano surfing and land diving.”(瓦努阿图的岛屿还为游客提供了两项世界上最令人兴奋和危险的活动：火山冲浪和陆地潜水)可知，文章主要是讲瓦努阿图的两项世界上最令人兴奋和危险的活动。故选C。
14.浦东新区
________ ________TO TENDER(投标)
Contract for the design of a luxury hotel and conference centre in Rio de Janeiro.
Horizon Hotel & Conference Centre — 5 stars
www.hotelhorizon.br | 320 rooms
Candidates are asked to submit their letter of intention before 24 June, 2023.
Horizon Hotels and Conference Centres (HHCC) invites several architectural firms to present a plan for designing a Hotel and Conference Centre in Rio de Janeiro.
HHCC is an international chain of high-class hotels and conference centres. It is famous for providing luxury accommodation and outstanding service. We intend the hotel to be used for conferences and congresses by groups from all over the world.
Selected architectural firms are asked to submit a plan for the ground floor of the building, which will be L-shaped. Details of the project are as follows.
The hotel will have seven floors:
Basement — equipment and storage
Ground floor — facilities to be decided
First floor — a large conference room, three meeting rooms and a seminar room
Second floor — office accommodation
Third-fifth floors — bedrooms
Sixth floor — a large restaurant, available for guests and the general public
The contract to design the hotel and conference centre will be awarded to the architectural firm which produces the best plan for the ground floor.
60. Which word best fits the question mark “ ” in the passage
A. INVITATION B. APPROACH
C. CONTRACT D. SUBMISSION
61. According to the passage, the hotel to be built will be mainly intended for________.
A. holiday makers B. conference attendees
C. architectural firms D. construction workers
62. HHCC’s final decision will be based on the best design of________.
A. the basement B. the first floor
C. the ground floor D. the whole building
【答案】60. A 61. B 62. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是一则关于地平线酒店和会议中心的投标邀请。
【60题详解】
推理判断题。根据文中“Horizon Hotels and Conference Centres (HHCC) invites several architectural firms to present a plan for designing a Hotel and Conference Centre in Rio de Janeiro. (地平线酒店和会议中心（HHCC）邀请几家建筑公司提出了在里约热内卢里约热内卢设计酒店和会议中心的方案)”可推知，文章是投标的邀请书。故“邀请”最适合问号部分。故选A。
【61题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段中“We intend the hotel to be used for conferences and congresses by groups from all over the world.(我们打算将该酒店用作来自世界各地团体的会议和代表大会)”可知，将要建造的酒店将主要用于会议与会者。故选B。
【62题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The contract to design the hotel and conference centre will be awarded to the architectural firm which produces the best plan for the ground floor.(酒店和会议中心的设计合同将授予为底层设计出最佳方案的建筑公司)”可知，HHCC的最终决定将基于底层的最佳设计。故选C。
15.杨浦区
60. What can be learned about the Medical Research Foundation
A. It is a UK-based medical center for rare diseases.
B. It is breaking ground in tackling antimicrobial resistance.
C. It is famous for training next generations of scientists.
D. It is a section of the Medical Research Council.
61. If Jenny would like to be kept informed of the work of the Medical Research Foundation via email, she should________.
A. fill in the form at the bottom
B. scan the QR code on the right
C. click the provided website link
D. send an email to the foundation
62. The whole page is devoted to________.
A. advocating one charitable agency
B. introducing some brilliant scientists
C. launching an appeal for donations
D. raising awareness of global health challenges
【答案】60. D 61. A 62. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，以广告的形式说明了遗嘱中的礼物可能是保护人类健康未来的关键。
【60题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章上半部分的“As Chair of the Medical Research Foundation-the charitable arm of the Medical Research Council(作为医学研究基金会——医学研究理事会的慈善机构的主席)”可知，医学研究基金会是医学研究委员会的一个部门。故选D。
【61题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章下半部分的“To request your free guide to gifts in Wills fill in this form and return to Freepost, MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION(如欲索取免费的遗嘱赠礼指南，请填写此表格并寄回医学研究基金会)”可知，如果珍妮想通过电子邮件了解医学研究基金会的工作，她应该填写下面的表格。故选A。
【62题详解】
推理判断题。根据正文部分最后一段的“A gift in your Will to the Medical Research Foundation is an excellent investment and will have a lasting impact on science and on the future of human health in the UK.(在你的遗嘱中给医学研究基金会的一份礼物是一项极好的投资，将对英国的科学和人类健康的未来产生持久的影响。)”和“Get your free guide to supporting research in your Will.(在遗嘱中获得支持研究的免费指南)”可知，这整篇文章是致力于发起捐款呼吁的，故选C。
16.长宁区
(B)
TECHNOLOGY SIMPLIFIED— BIGGER AND BETTER
WOW COMPUTER! Easy to read. Easy to see. Easy to use. Just plug it in!
“I love this computer! It is easy to read and to use! I get photo updates from my children and grandchildren all the time.” – Janet F. NEW Now comes with … Enhanced Video Chat Faster Email Larger 22-inch hi-resolution screen—easier to see 16% more viewing area Simple navigation—so you never get lost Intel processor— lightning fast Computer is in the monitor— No bulky tower Text to Speech translation— it can even read your emails to you! U.S. Based Customer Service
Have you ever said to yourself“I’d love to get a computer, if only I could figure out how to use it.”Well, you’re not puters were supposed to make our lives simpler, but they’ve gotten so complicated that they are not worth the trouble. If this sounds familiar, we have great news for you. There is finally a computer that’s designed for simplicity and ease of use. It’s the WOW Computer, and it was designed with you in mind. From the moment you open the box, you’ll realize how different the WOW Computer is. The components are all connected; all you do is plug it into an outlet and your high-speed Internet connection. Then you’ll see the screen— it’s now 22 inches. This is a completely new touch screen system. The “buttons” on the screen are easy to see and easy to understand. All you do is touch one of them, from the Web, Email, Calendar to Games—you name it ... and a new screen opens up. Call now and you’ll find out why tens of thousands of satisfied seniors are now enjoying their WOW Computers, emailing their grandchildren, and experiencing everything the Internet has to offer. Call today! Send & Receive Emails Have video chats with family and friends Surf the Internet: Get current weather and news Play games Online: Hundreds to choose from! Call now toll free and find out how you can get the new WOW! Computer. Mention promotional code 117238 for introductory pricing. 1-888-864-0512
FREE Automatic Software Updates
40. By “…, and it was designed with you in mind”, the writer most probably means that the WOW Computer is ______.
A. designed by seniors with great minds
B. designed for seniors without enough brains
C. tailored specially to the elderly’s needs
D. made to ease the elderly’s financial burdens
41. Mary, a 77-year-old lady with poor eye-sight, decides to buy a WOW Computer most probably for all the reasons except that ______.
A. it can even read emails to the users
B. it has a 22-inch hi-resolution screen
C. it has hundreds of online games to choose from
D. its buttons are easy to see and understand
42. Which of the following is the selling point of the WOW Computer
A. Low-charge Software updates. B. No put-together task.
C. Lightning-fast Microsoft processors. D. Discounted introductory price.
【答案】40. C 41. A 42. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了WOW电脑的优点，性能和卖点。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。根据表格左部分，第三个表格中第一段中“Computers were supposed to make our lives simpler, but they’ve gotten so complicated that they are not worth the trouble. If this sounds familiar, we have great news for you. There is finally a computer that’s designed for simplicity and ease of use. It’s the WOW Computer, and it was designed with you in mind.(计算机本应使我们的生活更简单，但它们已经变得如此复杂，以至于不值得为它们费心。如果这听起来很熟悉，我们有好消息要告诉你。终于有了一款设计简单易用的电脑。这是WOW电脑，它是为你而设计的)”以及第三段中“Call now, and you’ll find out why tens of thousands of satisfied seniors are now enjoying their WOW Computers, emailing their grandchildren, and experiencing everything the Internet has to offer.(现在打电话，你会发现为什么成千上万的老年人现在正在享受他们的WOW电脑，给他们的孙子孙女发电子邮件，体验互联网所提供的一切)”可推知，作者最有可能的意思是WOW电脑是专为老年人量身定做的。故选C项。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格左部分，第三个表格中第二段中“Then you’ll see the screen— it’s now 22 inches. This is a completely new touch screen system. The “buttons” on the screen are easy to see and easy to understand. All you do is touch one of them, from the Web, Email, Calendar to Games(然后你会看到屏幕——现在是22英寸。这是一个全新的触摸屏系统。屏幕上的“按钮”很容易看到和理解。你所要做的就是触摸其中一个，从网页、电子邮件、日历到游戏)”以及小黑点部分“Send & Receive Emails(发送和接收邮件)”和“Play games Online: Hundreds to choose from!(在线玩游戏:数百个选择!)”可知WOW电脑只能发送和接收邮件，而不能读邮件给使用者，所以玛丽，一个77岁的老太太，视力不好，不会因为它能读邮件给使用者而决定买一台WOW电脑。故选A项。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格右部分，最下方表格“FREE：Automatic Software Updates(免费的软件自动更新)”可知，软件更新是免费的，所以A项错误。B项文中没有提及，所以错误。根据表格右部分NEW部分中“Intel processor— lightning fast(英特尔 处理器-闪电般的速度)”可知，C项错误。再根据表格左部分，第三个表格中最后一段“Mention promotional code 117238 for introductory pricing.(在介绍价格时，请注明促销代码117238)”可知，有促销价格是它的一个卖点。故选D项。
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