北京高考英语阅读理解专项训练（含解析）
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Elephant Transit Home
In both Africa and Asia elephants are being threatened by changes in their natural habitats (栖息地). People are moving into the elephants’ habitats and endangering their survival. In the country of Sri Lanka, there is one place where elephants are not only protected but also respected. It is called the Elephant Transit Home (ETH).
Set up in 1995, the ETH aims to protect and nurture baby elephants that are found injured or living without their mothers in the wild. Every year about 30 baby elephants in Sri Lanka need help. As many as possible are brought to the ETH. There they are given food, shelter, and medical care. Most importantly, they are given the chance to be with other elephants and become part of a herd (象群).
A day at the ETH begins early in the morning when the baby elephants are given their first feeding of milk. During the day, each baby will drink an average of 13 gallons of milk. Older elephants are fed mostly coconut leaves and other native plants. Then the elephants are allowed to walk around, eating the grass and forming a herd. The cost of caring for the baby elephants is high. The ETH spends about $125,000 each year on powdered milk for the baby elephants.
At the ETH, workers try to reduce human connection with the elephants. They also try to increase bonds (联系) between the elephants. It usually takes three years for a baby elephant to be set free into its natural habitat. The elephants are sent back to the wild together with other orphans with whom they have bonded. This program helps them return to the wild as members of a herd that will communicate with each other and take care of each other.
The ETH is considered one of the best animal protection sites in the world. Not only are the elephants cared for, they are treated with respect. Most importantly, they go back to live in the wild, where they belong.
1．What does the underlined word “nurture” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Set free. B．Relate to. C．Focus on. D．Care for.
2．What do we know about the ETH
A．It changes elephants’ habitats for the better.
B．It receives about $125,000 each year.
C．It helps to keep baby elephants safe.
D．It protects 30 elephants every year.
3．Why do the workers reduce human connection with the elephants
A．To study them better in a natural environment.
B．To help them make it in the wild as a herd.
C．To provide them with more living space.
D．To train them to stay away from hunters.
4．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To introduce an animal protection site.
B．To show the ways of wildlife protection.
C．To explain the threat baby elephants face.
D．To persuade the readers to protect elephants.
Trying to find the perfect present is about as easy as trying to read someone’s mind. Few people will actually tell you what they want for a special occasion and most of the time your loved ones will insist that they don’t need or want anything! So, what to do Here are some tips that could help.
Start Early
Starting your shopping early can have many advantages. For instance, it gives you enough time to come up with ideas for what you should buy your friends or family members. Moreover, the closer it gets to holidays, the higher the prices go up. So, save your money by being an early bird.
Make a List
Here, you can write down everything your friends or family members love. This can include food, hobbies, experiences, and more. Then try to determine how to use this information to find a gift that perfectly suits them. If you are lucky, you should be able to find good ideas in one of these lists.
Think outside the Box
Often, the reason why you get stuck for gift ideas is that you only focus on the same kind of presents. If you are still coming up empty, it is time to get creative. You can find something your friends or family members can use every day. When in doubt, you can simply put smaller presents together to make up a larger, more meaningful gift.
Gift an Experience
In case you are still feeling a little stuck, go ahead and find something that the two of you can do together. It may be a class, or anything else where you can enjoy each other’s company. In short, you will be able to give them the gift of friendship.
5．Start your shopping early can help you _______.
A．buy gifts in lower prices
B．change ideas very often
C．read your friend’s mind easily
D．make a list of preferred gifts
6．To enjoy each other’s company, you can _______.
A．talk to your family members
B．find something that you can do together
C．write down everything your friends love
D．put smaller gifts together to make up a larger one
7．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To suggest ways on how to make friends.
B．To give advice on reading minds.
C．To share a travel story.
D．To offer tips on buying presents.
Traveling on an airplane can be a very tiring task even in the best of conditions, Sophie Murphy noticed an awful tension on a recent flight from Sydney to Melbourne. She first thought it was caused by typical bad-tempered passengers. But as the flight neared its end, it became obvious that something was very wrong.
A teenage boy with Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) who was traveling with his family had become upset and would not return to his seat, regardless of the cabin crew’s warnings over the loudspeaker that it was almost time to land. The pilot was forced to circle above the airport, delaying the landing—and angering people on the already tense flight.
As the boy’s elderly parents failed to persuade him to get off the floor and back into his seat, Murphy, who had been a teacher for more than 20 years, stood up and quickly headed to the back of the plane.
She found the boy in the passage between rows of seats, lying on his belly. She began chatting calmly with him, asking his name, his favorite book, and his favorite characters. He told her he felt sick and she tried to comfort him.
Minutes later, he allowed her to hold his hand—and then together they got properly back into airplane seats. Murphy asked for sick bags, and held them as the boy threw up several times. As she helped him clean up, she repeatedly told him everything would be okay and that they’d get through it together.
After the plane was finally able to land, no one was impatient to step off the flight as one might expect. Instead, calmed passengers—obviously following Murphy’s amazing example—allowed the boy and his family to depart first, smiling at them as they passed. His parents tearfully thanked Murphy for what she had done, and a doctor sitting nearby also let her know he had even taken notes on her expert way of handling the situation.
8．Why was the landing delayed
A．Because a family ignored the warnings.
B．Because a boy refused to sit in his seat.
C．Because smoke was coming out of the engine.
D．Because the pilot had to change the destination.
9．Murphy successfully handled the “awful tension” by _______.
A．fighting against unfair treatment
B．calling on other passengers to join her
C．communicating with the boy
D．asking an experienced doctor to help
10．What changed the angry passengers’ attitude at last
A．The teacher’s efforts. B．The plane’s safe landing.
C．The crew’s behavior. D．The boy’s improvement.
11．Which of the following words can best describe Murphy
A．Generous and careful. B．Patient and energetic.
C．Wise and honest. D．Kind and cool-headed.
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Three years ago, I started a family and have experienced financial stress since then. I could pay my bills alright, but that was all I could do. I couldn’t even afford a family holiday.
Fortunately, I discovered medical writing. I learned that it was about writing scientific documents. And I felt I had the necessary skills to start medical writing as a side hustle (副业). By the end of the year, I had my first contract as a freelance medical writer. I felt really secure financially and career-wise.
Today, we’ve observed more medical writers are wanted. So, in collaboration with some colleagues, we’ve prepared the most important lessons to help you become a competent medical writer: (By Alex)
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Week 2 Writing effectively
Outlining to write: The simplest strategy to structure any document perfectly for easier writing and better flow
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Week 3 Other essentials
Scientific research: Update yourself on various clinical research approaches, designs and methods for better medical writing output
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Week 4 Writing assignments
There are 8 marked writing assignments with feedback to help you improve your writing.
12．Why did Alex start medical writing
A．To improve medical skills. B．To have more leisure time.
C．To get out of financial trouble. D．To prepare for the writing training.
13．What will people learn by attending the courses
A．The ways of evaluating the assignments.
B．The steps of writing a scientific document.
C．The skills in using online writing correction tools.
D．The strategies for structuring medical knowledge.
14．What’s the main purpose of the passage
A．To attract people to the training course.
B．To share the content of the writing course.
C．To introduce the benefits of medical writing.
D．To emphasize the importance of medical writing.
As college sports continue to be hugely popular and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) brings in large amounts of money, people have restarted the discussion on whether college athletes should get paid.
Supporters of the idea believe that, because college athletes are bringing in audiences, they should receive some sort of compensation (补偿). In fact, the NCAA brings in about $1 billion income a year, but college athletes don’t receive any of that money in the form of a paycheck. Additionally, people who believe college athletes should be paid state that paying college athletes will actually encourage them to remain in college longer and not turn professionals as quickly, either by giving them a way to begin earning money in college or requiring them to sign a contract (合同) saying they’ll stay at the university for a certain number of years while making an agreed-upon salary.
People who argue against the idea of paying college athletes believe the practice could be disastrous for college sports. Paying athletes would turn college sports into a bidding (竞拍)war, where only the richest schools could afford top athletes, and most schools would be shut out from developing a talented team. It could also harm the friendship within many college teams if players become unhappy that certain teammates are making more money than they are.
Those against paying college athletes also believe that the athletes are receiving enough benefits already. The top athletes receive scholarships that are worth tens of thousands per year. They receive free food and textbooks, get travel bonuses and free equipment, and can use their time in college as a way to attract the attention of professional coaches. No other college students receive anywhere near as much from their schools.
While both sides have good points, it’s clear that the negatives of paying college athletes far outweigh the positives. College athletes have been compensated enough. Adding a salary would result in a college athletic system where only a few athletes are paid by some schools who enter bidding wars to sign them up, while most student athletics and college athletic programs suffer or even shut down for lack of money. Continuing to offer the present benefits to student athletes makes it possible for as many people to benefit from and enjoy college sports as possible.
15．It can be learned from Paragraph 2 that college athletes ________.
A．have earned what they are promised
B．tend to serve college longer when well-paid
C．should make an agreed-upon salary by signing contracts
D．prefer to stay at university rather than turn professionals
16．People against paying college athletes believe ________.
A．money should be spent on bonuses
B．schools would be unable to afford it
C．it could be harmful to college sports
D．students would value payments over achievements
17．What is the author’s attitude towards paying college athletes
A．Uncertain. B．Satisfied. C．Positive. D．Unsupportive.
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18．SPP aims to ______.
A．help college students to achieve academic success
B．provide admission guidelines for pre-college students
C．get high school students well-prepared for college life
D．encourage students to participate in hands-on learning
19．What are students supposed to do to earn the required credits
A．Carry out STEM research. B．Attend various seminars.
C．Finish the courses online. D．Join in experiential learning.
20．According to the passage, students living on campus ______.
A．can organize social activities B．will have access to a single room
C．are provided with good security D．are advised to direct comedy shows
Ask a smart home device for the weather forecast and it takes several seconds for the device to respond. This latency (延时) occurs as connected devices don’t have enough memory or power to store and run the enormous machine-learning models needed for the device to understand what a user is asking of it. The model is stored in a data center that may be hundreds of miles away, where the answer is computed and sent to the device.
MIT researchers have created a new method for computing directly on these devices, which drastically reduces this latency. Their technique shifts the steps of running a machine-learning model to a central server where components of the model are encoded onto light waves. The waves are sent to a connected device using fiber optics (纤维光学), which enables tons of data to be sent lightning-fast through a network. The receiver then employs a simple optical device that rapidly performs computations using the parts of a model carried by those light waves.
This technique leads to more than a hundredfold improvement in energy efficiency when compared to other methods. It could also improve security, since a user’s data do not need to be transferred to a central location for computation. This method could enable a self-driving car to make decisions in real-time while using just a tiny percentage of the energy currently required by power-hungry computers. It could also allow a user to have a latency-free conversation with their smart home device, be used for live video processing, or even enable high-speed image classification on a spacecraft millions of miles from Earth.
“Every time you want to run a neural network, you have to run the program, and how fast you can run the program depends on how fast you can pipe the program in from memory. Our pipe is massive — it corresponds to sending a full feature-length movie over the internet every millisecond or so. That is how fast data comes into our system. And it can compute as fast as that,” says professor Dirk England.
The neural network architecture involves storing weights in a central server that is connected to a novel piece of hardware called a smart transceiver. This smart transceiver, a thumb-sized chip(芯片), can receive and send data. Moving forward, the researchers want to update the smart transceiver chip to achieve even better performance.
21．What’s the paragraph 1 mainly about
A．The cause of the latency.
B．The effect of the latency.
C．The advanced smart device.
D．The models stored in a data center.
22．How does this new method reduce latency
A．By improving the parts of a model.
B．By using optics to speed up computations.
C．By computing directly in remote data centers.
D．By inventing a new machine-learning model.
23．The author mentions a self-driving car to ________.
A．introduce the impact of the latency
B．explain how data is quickly computed in this system
C．demonstrate the technique’s energy saving and safety
D．highlight the user’s satisfaction with modern technology
24．What can we infer from this passage
A．The new technique will be further improved.
B．Optics needs to be developed and used urgently.
C．The new computing architecture is very perfect.
D．The technique was developed to send movies over the internet.
The coronavirus pandemic has created an environment for research on social connection. One of the most common areas of inquiry over the past couple of years was how our sudden mass shift to digital communication — away from face-to-face — affected overall social connectedness. Researchers studied nearly 3,000 adults during the pandemic’s early months and found that email, social media, online gaming, and texting were not fungible for in-person interactions. Voice and video calls, were somewhat better.
Social connectedness is a key to happiness. Lower it, and you will be worse off — and so will your loved ones, especially your kids. One 2014 survey revealed that 62 percent of U.S. children thought their parents were too distracted to listen to them. The No. 1 reason was parents’ phone use.
It is clear that scrolling or surfing will reduce social connection: You do them instead of interacting. Virtual communications such as texting are by design interactive and should theoretically be less harmful. However, text messages can’t convey emotion very well, because we can’t hear or see our conversational partners. These technologies are to in-person interactions what a black-and-white, pixelated (像素化的) version of the Mona Lisa is to the real thing; identifiable, but incapable of producing the same emotional effects.
With communications on line, we tend to hop from person to person and thus swap depth for breadth. However, research has shown that deeper conversations bring more well-being than short communications. Meanwhile, in a recent study, teens who texted more often than their peers tended to experience more depression, more anxiety and poorer relationships with their fathers.
It might seem strange that we would voluntarily adopt technologies that hurt our happiness. One of the explanations is convenience. Vegetating (无所事事) in front of a screen is simply easier than talking with a person, and virtual communications such as texting are faster and easier than a visit or a phone call. Think of these technologies as grab-and-go food at a convenience store: It’s not great, but it sure is easy — and after you eat enough microwave foods, you forget what the real thing tastes like.
In all, for most of us — especially people who grew up with it — the internet is an unquestioned part of the ecosystem of life. Quitting the virtual communications from our life is clearly not the answer. Since we’re not going back to life before this kind of technology, we can and should use it mindfully in service of love.
25．What does the underlined word “fungible” most probably mean
A．Responsible. B．Changeable. C．Reliable. D．Replaceable.
26．As for virtual communications, the author is ________.
A．disapproving B．doubtful C．supportive D．cautious
27．Which would be the best title for the passage
A．Virtual Communication Does Little Harm to People
B．Technology Can Make Your Relationships Shallower
C．Quitting Virtual Communication Is Just around the Corner
D．Technology Creates a Good Environment for Deeper Conversations
You may have heard of the Tasmanian tiger — but you most certainly have never seen one. Along with many other species over the past hundred years, this creature became extinct because of humans. Now, scientists in Australia and the US are trying to bring it back to life.
Bringing species back from the dead is known as de extinction. Though it sounds like something from a science fiction movie, new technologies have made de-extinction a very real possibility. To “bring back” an extinct species, scientists take stem cells from a closely related living animal and edit the genes. Then, the cells grow into a new animal. This new animal is not an exact copy of the extinct one, but it’s very close. In theory, scientists could create entire populations of animals and set them free in the wild.
If successful, the de-extinction project in Australia could have a favorable impact on the environment. Tasmanian tigers could help bring balance to Australia’s remaining forests by hunting and killing animals that are harming the trees. Indeed, something similar happened when wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Park in 1995, with deer and plant populations rebalanced as a result.
De-extinction is not a perfect solution, however. For one thing, it won’t change the human behaviors that cause animals to become extinct in the first place. If we continue polluting and destroying the environment, animals will continue to die out. The only way we can truly protect them is by changing our habits. Bringing extinct species back to life won’t magically make us respect nature more.
Also, the money that we spend on de-extinction would probably be better spent on other conservation projects. Or, as those against de-extinction would put it, it’s better to spend money on the living rather than the dead. The reason for this is that, compared to other efforts, de-extinction is extremely expensive. In fact, for the cost of bringing one extinct species back to life, traditional conservation efforts could save up to eight threatened ones.
The power of science is amazing, but it might be time for us to stop and decide whether de-extinction is something we really want to achieve. With the technology we currently have, the question is no longer “can we ” but “should we ”
28．Why does the writer mention “wolves introduced to Yellowstone Park”
A．To test the effect of de-extinction. B．To discuss the importance of de extinction.
C．To illustrate the possible effect of de-extinction. D．To present a successful example of de-extinction.
29．What can we learn about de-extinction in the passage
A．It demands large expenses. B．It helps adjust human behaviours.
C．It threatens the current ecosystem. D．It restores the balance between humans and nature.
30．What is the author’s view on de-extinction
A．Neutral. B．Opposed. C．Supportive. D．Unconcerned.
Through interacting with people and the outdoors, a cycling holiday can boost both your physical and mental well-being. We have researched the best routes for the perfect cycling holiday here in the UK. With locations across the UK, you’ll be sure to find your next cycling destination here.
Camel Trail
The best cycling route here in the UK is the Camel Trail in North Cornwall. Stretching 27.8 kms from Padstow to Wenfordbridge, this cycling route is not only a fairly flat cycle, but is also home to some breathtaking views of the coast and family-friendly camping spots. Perfect for families, the Camel Trail follows alongside sandy beaches and villages along the way, meaning there’s more to discover.
Tissington Trail
The Tissington Trail takes you from Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Dales, all the way up to Parsley Hay. Taking you through the south of the beautiful Peak District, the Tissington Trail follows an old railway line which still has the former station platforms. Filled with lots of history and nature, and only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is jam-packed with plenty to do for the whole family.
Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail
The Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail stretches 21.4 kms from Derby to the market town of Loughborough. Taking you along the picturesque countryside, and waterside sections, this cycling route has it all. Local attractions on the route include Melboume Hall and Gardens, and Melboume Animal Farm.
Marriott’s Way
The Marriott’s Way is another long distance cycle and footpath that starts in Norwich and finishes in Reepham. Perfect for cycling through Norfolk’s picturesque woodlands, the Marriott’s Way also passes through picturesque small towns and villages including Attlebridge, Whitwell, and Theme Thorpe. The Marriott’s Way cycling trail has the steepest ascent out of the four best cycling holidays, so may be the best for those who are keen riders.
If you choose to venture out on a cycling holiday this year, you’ll feel the benefit of spending time with family and friends while exploring some of the UK’s most scenic and enjoyable cycling routes. Take your pick from our best cycling holidays in the UK for your next staycation, whether you’re a novice rider or looking for a challenge.
31．What can people gain from a cycling holiday
A．Improved cycling skills.
B．Better mood and stronger body.
C．Increased knowledge of the ocean.
D．Deepened understanding of green travelling.
32．If you are interested in the beautiful scenery and history, you can choose________.
A．Camel Trail
B．Tissington Trail
C．Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail
D．Marriott’s Way
33．What is the main purpose of this passage
A．To discuss the benefits of cycling.
B．To encourage people to go cycling.
C．To introduce some cycling holiday tracks.
D．To analyze the differences among the four routes.
参考答案：
1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一个名为“大象中转之家（ETH）”的组织，旨在保护和培育那些在野外受伤或失去母亲的小象。介绍了项目对小象的照顾过程等情况。ETH被认为是世界上最好的动物保护基地之一。大象不仅受到照顾，而且受到尊重。最重要的是，他们回到野外生活，他们属于那里。
1．词义猜测题。根据划线词后文的内容“baby elephants that are found injured or living without their mothers in the wild.(在野外发现受伤或没有母亲陪伴的小象。)”可知，那些在野外受伤或失去母亲的小象需要ETH组织的保护和照顾，故划线单词意思为“照顾”。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Every year about 30 baby elephants in Sri Lanka need help. As many as possible are brought to the ETH. There they are given food, shelter, and medical care.(每年斯里兰卡大约有30只小象需要帮助。尽可能多的人被带到ETH。在那里，他们得到食物、住所和医疗照顾。)”可知，在斯里兰卡，每年大约有30头小象需要帮助。尽可能多的小象被送到ETH。在那里，他们得到食物、住所和医疗照顾。由此可知，ETH有助于保护小象的安全。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“This program helps them return to the wild as members of a herd that will communicate with each other and take care of each other.(这个项目帮助它们作为牧群的成员返回野外，彼此交流，互相照顾。)”可知，这个项目帮助他们回到野外，作为一个群体的成员，互相交流，互相照顾。由此可知，工作人员减少了与大象之间的联系，以帮助它们作为一个群体在野外生存。故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据第一段中“In the country of Sri Lanka, there is one place where elephants are not only protected but also respected. It is called the Elephant Transit Home (ETH).(在斯里兰卡，有一个地方，大象不仅受到保护，而且受到尊重。它被称为大象过境之家(ETH)。)”可知,在斯里兰卡，有一个地方不仅保护大象，而且尊重大象。它被称为大象中转之家（ETH）。结合文章主要介绍了主要介绍了一个名为“大象中转之家（ETH）”的组织，旨在保护和培育那些在野外受伤或失去母亲的小象。介绍了项目对小象的照顾过程等情况。ETH被认为是世界上最好的动物保护基地之一。大象不仅受到照顾，而且受到尊重。最重要的是，他们回到野外生活，他们属于那里。由此可推知，这篇文章的目的是介绍一个动物保护项目。故选A。
5．A 6．B 7．D
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要给出了几条如何找到完美礼物的建议：提前选购，列清单，跳出固有思维以及把共同经历作为一份礼物。
5．细节理解题。根据文章“Start Early”部分内容“Moreover, the closer it gets to holidays, the higher the prices go up. So, save your money by being an early bird.(而且，离假期越近，物价就越高。所以，做一个早做准备的人可以节省你的钱。)”可知，早做准备可以省钱，以一个较低的价格买到相同的东西。故选A。
6．细节理解题。根据文章“Gift an Experience”部分内容“In case you are still feeling a little stuck, go ahead and find something that the two of you can do together. It may be a class, or anything else where you can enjoy each other’s company.(如果你仍然感觉有点被困住了，继续找一些你们俩可以一起做的事情。它可能是一门课，或者其他任何你们可以享受彼此陪伴的事情。)”可知，为了享受彼此的陪伴，你可以找一些可以一起做的事情。故选B。
7．推理判断题。根据文章体裁为应用文，文章结构为总分结构，首段内容“Trying to find the perfect present is about as easy as trying to read someone’s mind.(想要找到完美的礼物就像读心术一样简单。)”以及“Here are some tips that could help.(这里有一些可以帮助你的建议。)”揭示了文章的目的，即：文章主要讲述了找到完美礼物的几个建议。D项“To offer tips on buying presents.(提供买礼物的建议)”符合文章大意。故选D。
8．B 9．C 10．A 11．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了教师Sophie Murphy在飞机上帮助一位患有唐氏综合征的小男孩克服心理和身体的不适，使得飞机正常降落并获得全体乘客赞许的故事。
8．细节理解题。根据文中第二段“A teenage boy with Down syndrome(唐氏综合征)who was traveling with his family had become upset and would not return to his seat, regardless of the cabin crew's warnings over the loudspeaker when it was almost time to land. (一名患有唐氏综合征的少年和他的家人一起旅行，当飞机即将着陆时，他不顾空乘人员通过扩音器发出的警告，变得心烦意乱，不肯回到座位上。)”可知，是小男孩不可能坐在座位上的行为导致了飞机延迟降落。故选B。
9．细节理解题。根据文中第五段“She began chatting calmly with him, asking his name, his favorite book, and his favorite characters. He told her he felt sick and she tried to comfort him. (她开始平静地和他聊天，问他的名字，他最喜欢的书，他最喜欢的角色。他告诉她他觉得不舒服，她试图安慰他。)”可知，是Murphy与男孩的沟通起了作用，使紧张，糟糕的局面得到了改观。故选C。
10．推理判断题。根据文中最后一段“Instead, calmed passengers--obviously following Murphy's amazing example--allowed the boy and his family to depart first, smiling at them as they passed. (相反，镇静下来的乘客——显然是在效仿Murphy的惊人榜样——让男孩和他的家人先离开，并在他们经过时对他们微笑。)”可知，乘客们是被Murphy的行为所感染，纷纷以她为榜样，才对男孩的态度发生改变并礼让他和他的家人先行下飞机。所以推断是Murphy的努力改变了愤怒的乘客的态度。故选A。
11．推理判断题。从Murphy主动与男孩交谈可以推断她是一个友善的人，并从第五段中“She began chatting calmly with him(她开始平静地和他聊天)”可以推断出她是一个遇事冷静的人。故选D。
12．C 13．B 14．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是帮助读者成为医学作家的课程。
12．推理判断题。根据正文第一段的“Three years ago, I started a family and have experienced financial stress since then. I could pay my bills alright, but that was all I could do. I couldn’t even afford a family holiday.(三年前，我组建了家庭，从那时起我就经历了经济压力。我可以支付我的账单，但这是我所能做的。我甚至负担不起一次家庭度假。)”和第二段的“And I felt I had the necessary skills to start medical writing as a side hustle (副业). By the end of the year; I had my first contract as a freelance medical writer. I felt really secure financially and career-wise.(我觉得我有必要的技能开始医学写作作为副业。到年底，我的第一份合同是自由医学作家。我觉得经济上和事业上都很安全。)”可知，Alex开始医学写作是为了摆脱财政困境。故选C。
13．细节理解题。根据Week 1 The scientific writing process部分的“The writing process: How to write the scientific document in four simple steps(写作过程:如何用四个简单的步骤来写科学论文)”可知，通过参加这些课程，人们能学到撰写科学文献的步骤。故选B。
14．推理判断题。根据标题“Become a Competent Medical Writer in 4 Weeks!Hurry! This offer ends soon! Claim your spot TODAY!(在4周内成为一名称职的医学作家！快点！优惠马上结束！今天就获得你的学位！)”可知，本文是一篇广告，旨在宣传帮助读者成为医学作家的课程，因此本文的目的是吸引人们参加培训课程，故选A。
15．B 16．C 17．D
【导语】这是一篇议论文。讨论了是否应该给大学运动员发工资。
15．推理判断题。根据第二段“Additionally, people who believe college athletes should be paid state that paying college athletes will actually encourage them to remain in college longer and not turn professionals as quickly, (此外，那些认为应该给大学运动员发工资的人表示，给大学运动员发工资实际上会鼓励他们在大学呆得更久，而不是更快地成为专业人士)”可知，大学运动员被给予报酬后，可能倾向于继续在大学服务。故选B。
16．细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“People who argue against the idea of paying college athletes believe the practice could be disastrous for college sports. (反对向大学运动员付费的人认为这种做法可能会给大学体育带来灾难)”可知，持反对意见的人们认为给大学运动员支付薪酬会对大学体育造成损害。故选C。
17．推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“While both sides have good points, it’s clear that the negatives of paying college athletes far outweigh the positives.(尽管双方都有各自的道理，但显然，给大学运动员发工资的负面影响远远大于正面影响)”可知，作者认为负面影响大于正面影响，也就是说作者不支持给大学运动员发工资。故选D。
18．C 19．A 20．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个大学预科学生暑期课程(SPP)。
18．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college.(我们长期的夏季学期大学预科课程包括一、二、三和六周的课程，为你在大学取得成功做好准备。)”可知，SPP的目标是让高中生为大学生活做好充分准备。故选C。
19．细节理解题。根据Academic life部分的“And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project.( 你还可以通过与个人导师或作为小组项目的一部分进行深入的STEM研究，获得最多8个大学学分。)”可知，学生应该通过进行STEM研究来获得所需的学分。故选A。
20．细节理解题。根据Campus/Residence life部分的“There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security.(每个房间通常住两名学生，安全是我们的首要任务：宿舍有住校工作人员和24小时保安。)”可知，住在校园里的学生有很好的安全保障。故选C。
21．A 22．B 23．C 24．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种利用光学来加快计算速度从而减少延迟的新技术。
21．主旨大意题。根据第一段最后两句“This latency(延时) occurs as connected devices don’t have enough memory or power to store and run the enormous machine-learning models needed for the device to understand what a user is asking of it. The model is stored in a data center that may be hundreds of miles away, where the answer is computed and sent to the device.(这种延迟发生的原因是，连接的设备没有足够的内存或能力来存储和运行庞大的机器学习模型，而设备需要这些模型来理解用户的要求。该模型存储在可能数百英里外的数据中心，在那里计算答案并发送到设备。)”可知，第一段主要是讲延迟的原因。故选A。
22．细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“The waves are sent to a connected device using fiber optics(纤维光学), which enables tons of data to be sent lightning-fast through a network. The receiver then employs a simple optical device that rapidly performs computations using the parts of a model carried by those light waves.(这些电波通过光纤传输到连接的设备上，这使得大量数据能够以闪电般的速度通过网络传输。然后，接收器采用一个简单的光学装置，利用这些光波携带的模型部分快速执行计算。)”可知，这种新方法利用光学来加快计算速度，从而减少了延迟。故选B。
23．推理判断题。根据第三段前两句“This technique leads to more than a hundredfold improvement in energy efficiency when compared to other methods. It could also improve security, since a user’s data do not need to be transferred to a central location for computation.(与其他方法相比，这项技术使能源效率提高了一百倍以上。它还可以提高安全性，因为用户的数据不需要传输到中心位置进行计算。)”可知，作者提到了一辆自动驾驶汽车以展示该技术的节能和安全性。故选C。
24．推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“Moving forward, the researchers want to update the smart transceiver chip to achieve even better performance.(展望未来，研究人员希望更新智能收发器芯片以获得更好的性能。)”可知，这项新技术将得到进一步改进。故选A。
25．D 26．D 27．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。冠状病毒大流行为研究社会联系创造了环境。过去几年，我们对数字通信（远离面对面交流）如何影响整体社会联系进行了研究，研究表明，技术会使人际关系更加生疏。
25．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Researchers studied nearly 3,000 adults during the pandemic’s early months and found that email, social media, online gaming, and texting were not fungible for in-person interactions. Voice and video calls, were somewhat better.(研究人员在疫情初期对近3000名成年人进行了研究，发现电子邮件、社交媒体、在线游戏和短信无法fungible面对面的互动。语音和视频通话稍微好一些。)”可知，研究表明面对面的互动（如语音和视频通话）要更好一些，说明电子邮件、社交媒体、在线游戏和短信无法替代面对面的互动，由此可推知，划线单词fungible与D项“Replaceable.(可替代的)”意思一样，故选D。
26．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Quitting the virtual communications from our life is clearly not the answer. Since we’re not going back to life before this kind of technology, we can and should use it mindfully in service of love.(从我们的生活中退出虚拟交流显然不是解决问题的办法。由于我们不会回到这种技术出现之前的生活，我们可以而且应该谨慎地使用它来服务于爱情。)”可知，虚拟交流虽有缺点，但是从我们的生活中退出虚拟交流显然不是解决问题的办法，我们应该谨慎对待，由此可推知，作者对于虚拟交流是持谨慎的态度，故选D。
27．主旨大意题。第一段中“One of the most common areas of inquiry over the past couple of years was how our sudden mass shift to digital communication — away from face-to-face — affected overall social connectedness. (过去几年最常见的研究领域之一是，我们突然大规模转向数字通信（远离面对面交流）如何影响整体社会联系。)”指出我们对数字通信（远离面对面交流）如何影响整体社会联系进行研究；根据第二段“Social connectedness is a key to happiness. Lower it, and you will be worse off — and so will your loved ones, especially your kids. One 2014 survey revealed that 62 percent of U.S. children thought their parents were too distracted to listen to them. The No. 1 reason was parents’ phone use.(社会联系是幸福的关键。降低它，你会变得更糟——你所爱的人，尤其是你的孩子也会变得更糟。2014年的一项调查显示，62%的美国儿童认为他们的父母过于心烦意乱，不愿意听他们说话。第一个原因是父母使用电话。)”和第三段中“It is clear that scrolling or surfing will reduce social connection: You do them instead of interacting. (很明显，滑动手机或者网上冲浪会减少社交联系：你做这些而不是互动。)”指出研究结果：技术会使人际关系更加生疏；文章最后提出解决办法，即根据最后一段中“Quitting the virtual communications from our life is clearly not the answer. Since we’re not going back to life before this kind of technology, we can and should use it mindfully in service of love.(从我们的生活中退出虚拟交流显然不是解决问题的办法。由于我们不会回到这种技术出现之前的生活，我们可以而且应该谨慎地使用它来服务于爱情。)”可知，我们对数字通信（远离面对面交流）如何影响整体社会联系进行研究，研究表明，技术会使人际关系更加生疏，B项“科技可以让你的人际关系更浅薄”适合做文章标题，故选B。
28．D 29．A 30．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“反灭绝”技术，可以让使灭绝物种恢复。文章介绍了这项技术的操作方式以及作者对此的看法。
28．推理判断题。根据第三段“If successful, the de-extinction project in Australia could have a favorable impact on the environment. Tasmanian tigers could help bring balance to Australia’s remaining forests by hunting and killing animals that are harming the trees. Indeed, something similar happened when wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Park in 1995, with deer and plant populations rebalanced as a result.(如果成功，澳大利亚的反灭绝项目将对环境产生有利影响。塔斯马尼亚虎可以通过猎杀伤害树木的动物来帮助维持澳大利亚现存森林的平衡。事实上，1995年黄石公园重新引入狼时，也发生了类似的事情，结果鹿和植物的数量重新平衡)”可推知，作者提到“引入黄石公园的狼”是为了提出一个反灭绝的成功例子。故选D。
29．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The reason for this is that, compared to other efforts, de-extinction is extremely expensive.(这样做的原因是，与其他努力相比，反灭绝是非常昂贵的)”可知，反灭绝需要很大的开支。故选A。
30．推理判断题。根据第四段“De-extinction is not a perfect solution, however. For one thing, it won’t change the human behaviors that cause animals to become extinct in the first place. If we continue polluting and destroying the environment, animals will continue to die out. The only way we can truly protect them is by changing our habits. Bringing extinct species back to life won’t magically make us respect nature more.(然而，反灭绝并不是一个完美的解决方案。首先，它不会改变导致动物灭绝的人类行为。如果我们继续污染和破坏环境，动物将继续灭绝。我们唯一能真正保护它们的方法就是改变我们的习惯。让灭绝的物种起死回生不会神奇地让我们更加尊重自然)”以及倒数第二段“Also, the money that we spend on de-extinction would probably be better spent on other conservation projects.(此外，我们花在灭绝物种上的钱可能会更好地花在其他保护项目上)”以及最后一段“The power of science is amazing, but it might be time for us to stop and decide whether de-extinction is something we really want to achieve. With the technology we currently have, the question is no longer “can we ” but “should we ”(科学的力量是惊人的，但我们可能是时候停下来，决定是否我们真的想要实现灭绝。凭借我们目前拥有的技术，问题不再是“我们能不能？”而是“我们应该这样做吗？”)”可推知，作者对反灭绝的看法是反对。故选B。
31．B 32．B 33．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个在英国适合假期自行车骑行的最佳路线。
31．细节理解题。根据第一段首句“Through interacting with people and the outdoors, a cycling holiday can boost both your physical and mental well-being.(通过与人们和户外活动的互动，自行车假期可以促进你的身心健康)”可知，作者认为骑行过程可以强身健体，又能是心情舒畅。故选B项。
32．细节理解题。根据Tissington Trail部分“Taking you through the south of the beautiful Peak District, the Tissington Trail follows an old railway line which still has the former station platforms. Filled with lots of history and nature, and only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is jam-packed with plenty to do for the whole family.(Tissington Trail将带您穿过美丽的山顶区(Peak District)南部，沿着一条古老的铁路线，这里仍然保留着以前的车站月台。这里充满了历史和自然风光，距离奥尔顿塔只有25分钟的车程，可以增加一点乐趣，这个假期为全家人提供了大量的活动)”可知，对美丽景色和历史感兴趣的骑行者会对Tissington Trail感兴趣。故选B项。
33．推理判断题。根据第一段“We have researched the best routes for the perfect cycling holiday here in the UK. With locations across the UK, you’ll be sure to find your next cycling destination here.(我们研究了在英国度过完美自行车假期的最佳路线。在英国各地，你一定会在这里找到你的下一个骑行目的地)”并结合下文可知，文章主要向读者介绍了四个适合假期自行车骑行的最佳路径。故选C项。
Elephant Transit Home
In both Africa and Asia elephants are being threatened by changes in their natural habitats (栖息地). People are moving into the elephants’ habitats and endangering their survival. In the country of Sri Lanka, there is one place where elephants are not only protected but also respected. It is called the Elephant Transit Home (ETH).
Set up in 1995, the ETH aims to protect and nurture baby elephants that are found injured or living without their mothers in the wild. Every year about 30 baby elephants in Sri Lanka need help. As many as possible are brought to the ETH. There they are given food, shelter, and medical care. Most importantly, they are given the chance to be with other elephants and become part of a herd (象群).
A day at the ETH begins early in the morning when the baby elephants are given their first feeding of milk. During the day, each baby will drink an average of 13 gallons of milk. Older elephants are fed mostly coconut leaves and other native plants. Then the elephants are allowed to walk around, eating the grass and forming a herd. The cost of caring for the baby elephants is high. The ETH spends about $125,000 each year on powdered milk for the baby elephants.
At the ETH, workers try to reduce human connection with the elephants. They also try to increase bonds (联系) between the elephants. It usually takes three years for a baby elephant to be set free into its natural habitat. The elephants are sent back to the wild together with other orphans with whom they have bonded. This program helps them return to the wild as members of a herd that will communicate with each other and take care of each other.
The ETH is considered one of the best animal protection sites in the world. Not only are the elephants cared for, they are treated with respect. Most importantly, they go back to live in the wild, where they belong.
1．What does the underlined word “nurture” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Set free. B．Relate to. C．Focus on. D．Care for.
2．What do we know about the ETH
A．It changes elephants’ habitats for the better.
B．It receives about $125,000 each year.
C．It helps to keep baby elephants safe.
D．It protects 30 elephants every year.
3．Why do the workers reduce human connection with the elephants
A．To study them better in a natural environment.
B．To help them make it in the wild as a herd.
C．To provide them with more living space.
D．To train them to stay away from hunters.
4．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To introduce an animal protection site.
B．To show the ways of wildlife protection.
C．To explain the threat baby elephants face.
D．To persuade the readers to protect elephants.
Trying to find the perfect present is about as easy as trying to read someone’s mind. Few people will actually tell you what they want for a special occasion and most of the time your loved ones will insist that they don’t need or want anything! So, what to do Here are some tips that could help.
Start Early
Starting your shopping early can have many advantages. For instance, it gives you enough time to come up with ideas for what you should buy your friends or family members. Moreover, the closer it gets to holidays, the higher the prices go up. So, save your money by being an early bird.
Make a List
Here, you can write down everything your friends or family members love. This can include food, hobbies, experiences, and more. Then try to determine how to use this information to find a gift that perfectly suits them. If you are lucky, you should be able to find good ideas in one of these lists.
Think outside the Box
Often, the reason why you get stuck for gift ideas is that you only focus on the same kind of presents. If you are still coming up empty, it is time to get creative. You can find something your friends or family members can use every day. When in doubt, you can simply put smaller presents together to make up a larger, more meaningful gift.
Gift an Experience
In case you are still feeling a little stuck, go ahead and find something that the two of you can do together. It may be a class, or anything else where you can enjoy each other’s company. In short, you will be able to give them the gift of friendship.
5．Start your shopping early can help you _______.
A．buy gifts in lower prices
B．change ideas very often
C．read your friend’s mind easily
D．make a list of preferred gifts
6．To enjoy each other’s company, you can _______.
A．talk to your family members
B．find something that you can do together
C．write down everything your friends love
D．put smaller gifts together to make up a larger one
7．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To suggest ways on how to make friends.
B．To give advice on reading minds.
C．To share a travel story.
D．To offer tips on buying presents.
Traveling on an airplane can be a very tiring task even in the best of conditions, Sophie Murphy noticed an awful tension on a recent flight from Sydney to Melbourne. She first thought it was caused by typical bad-tempered passengers. But as the flight neared its end, it became obvious that something was very wrong.
A teenage boy with Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) who was traveling with his family had become upset and would not return to his seat, regardless of the cabin crew’s warnings over the loudspeaker that it was almost time to land. The pilot was forced to circle above the airport, delaying the landing—and angering people on the already tense flight.
As the boy’s elderly parents failed to persuade him to get off the floor and back into his seat, Murphy, who had been a teacher for more than 20 years, stood up and quickly headed to the back of the plane.
She found the boy in the passage between rows of seats, lying on his belly. She began chatting calmly with him, asking his name, his favorite book, and his favorite characters. He told her he felt sick and she tried to comfort him.
Minutes later, he allowed her to hold his hand—and then together they got properly back into airplane seats. Murphy asked for sick bags, and held them as the boy threw up several times. As she helped him clean up, she repeatedly told him everything would be okay and that they’d get through it together.
After the plane was finally able to land, no one was impatient to step off the flight as one might expect. Instead, calmed passengers—obviously following Murphy’s amazing example—allowed the boy and his family to depart first, smiling at them as they passed. His parents tearfully thanked Murphy for what she had done, and a doctor sitting nearby also let her know he had even taken notes on her expert way of handling the situation.
8．Why was the landing delayed
A．Because a family ignored the warnings.
B．Because a boy refused to sit in his seat.
C．Because smoke was coming out of the engine.
D．Because the pilot had to change the destination.
9．Murphy successfully handled the “awful tension” by _______.
A．fighting against unfair treatment
B．calling on other passengers to join her
C．communicating with the boy
D．asking an experienced doctor to help
10．What changed the angry passengers’ attitude at last
A．The teacher’s efforts. B．The plane’s safe landing.
C．The crew’s behavior. D．The boy’s improvement.
11．Which of the following words can best describe Murphy
A．Generous and careful. B．Patient and energetic.
C．Wise and honest. D．Kind and cool-headed.
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Three years ago, I started a family and have experienced financial stress since then. I could pay my bills alright, but that was all I could do. I couldn’t even afford a family holiday.
Fortunately, I discovered medical writing. I learned that it was about writing scientific documents. And I felt I had the necessary skills to start medical writing as a side hustle (副业). By the end of the year, I had my first contract as a freelance medical writer. I felt really secure financially and career-wise.
Today, we’ve observed more medical writers are wanted. So, in collaboration with some colleagues, we’ve prepared the most important lessons to help you become a competent medical writer: (By Alex)
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Week 1 The scientific writing process
Introduction to medical writing: Learn about medical writing and decide your path The writing process: How to write the scientific document in four simple steps Researching to write: Find reliable sources easily to inform your medical writing and identify brilliant ideas from the literature
Week 2 Writing effectively
Outlining to write: The simplest strategy to structure any document perfectly for easier writing and better flow
Referencing: Learn when to cite and how to use common referencing styles and automate your referencing using online tools
Week 3 Other essentials
Scientific research: Update yourself on various clinical research approaches, designs and methods for better medical writing output
Essential biostatistics: How to use common statistical terms from the medical literature correctly in your writing
Week 4 Writing assignments
There are 8 marked writing assignments with feedback to help you improve your writing.
12．Why did Alex start medical writing
A．To improve medical skills. B．To have more leisure time.
C．To get out of financial trouble. D．To prepare for the writing training.
13．What will people learn by attending the courses
A．The ways of evaluating the assignments.
B．The steps of writing a scientific document.
C．The skills in using online writing correction tools.
D．The strategies for structuring medical knowledge.
14．What’s the main purpose of the passage
A．To attract people to the training course.
B．To share the content of the writing course.
C．To introduce the benefits of medical writing.
D．To emphasize the importance of medical writing.
As college sports continue to be hugely popular and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) brings in large amounts of money, people have restarted the discussion on whether college athletes should get paid.
Supporters of the idea believe that, because college athletes are bringing in audiences, they should receive some sort of compensation (补偿). In fact, the NCAA brings in about $1 billion income a year, but college athletes don’t receive any of that money in the form of a paycheck. Additionally, people who believe college athletes should be paid state that paying college athletes will actually encourage them to remain in college longer and not turn professionals as quickly, either by giving them a way to begin earning money in college or requiring them to sign a contract (合同) saying they’ll stay at the university for a certain number of years while making an agreed-upon salary.
People who argue against the idea of paying college athletes believe the practice could be disastrous for college sports. Paying athletes would turn college sports into a bidding (竞拍)war, where only the richest schools could afford top athletes, and most schools would be shut out from developing a talented team. It could also harm the friendship within many college teams if players become unhappy that certain teammates are making more money than they are.
Those against paying college athletes also believe that the athletes are receiving enough benefits already. The top athletes receive scholarships that are worth tens of thousands per year. They receive free food and textbooks, get travel bonuses and free equipment, and can use their time in college as a way to attract the attention of professional coaches. No other college students receive anywhere near as much from their schools.
While both sides have good points, it’s clear that the negatives of paying college athletes far outweigh the positives. College athletes have been compensated enough. Adding a salary would result in a college athletic system where only a few athletes are paid by some schools who enter bidding wars to sign them up, while most student athletics and college athletic programs suffer or even shut down for lack of money. Continuing to offer the present benefits to student athletes makes it possible for as many people to benefit from and enjoy college sports as possible.
15．It can be learned from Paragraph 2 that college athletes ________.
A．have earned what they are promised
B．tend to serve college longer when well-paid
C．should make an agreed-upon salary by signing contracts
D．prefer to stay at university rather than turn professionals
16．People against paying college athletes believe ________.
A．money should be spent on bonuses
B．schools would be unable to afford it
C．it could be harmful to college sports
D．students would value payments over achievements
17．What is the author’s attitude towards paying college athletes
A．Uncertain. B．Satisfied. C．Positive. D．Unsupportive.
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18．SPP aims to ______.
A．help college students to achieve academic success
B．provide admission guidelines for pre-college students
C．get high school students well-prepared for college life
D．encourage students to participate in hands-on learning
19．What are students supposed to do to earn the required credits
A．Carry out STEM research. B．Attend various seminars.
C．Finish the courses online. D．Join in experiential learning.
20．According to the passage, students living on campus ______.
A．can organize social activities B．will have access to a single room
C．are provided with good security D．are advised to direct comedy shows
Ask a smart home device for the weather forecast and it takes several seconds for the device to respond. This latency (延时) occurs as connected devices don’t have enough memory or power to store and run the enormous machine-learning models needed for the device to understand what a user is asking of it. The model is stored in a data center that may be hundreds of miles away, where the answer is computed and sent to the device.
MIT researchers have created a new method for computing directly on these devices, which drastically reduces this latency. Their technique shifts the steps of running a machine-learning model to a central server where components of the model are encoded onto light waves. The waves are sent to a connected device using fiber optics (纤维光学), which enables tons of data to be sent lightning-fast through a network. The receiver then employs a simple optical device that rapidly performs computations using the parts of a model carried by those light waves.
This technique leads to more than a hundredfold improvement in energy efficiency when compared to other methods. It could also improve security, since a user’s data do not need to be transferred to a central location for computation. This method could enable a self-driving car to make decisions in real-time while using just a tiny percentage of the energy currently required by power-hungry computers. It could also allow a user to have a latency-free conversation with their smart home device, be used for live video processing, or even enable high-speed image classification on a spacecraft millions of miles from Earth.
“Every time you want to run a neural network, you have to run the program, and how fast you can run the program depends on how fast you can pipe the program in from memory. Our pipe is massive — it corresponds to sending a full feature-length movie over the internet every millisecond or so. That is how fast data comes into our system. And it can compute as fast as that,” says professor Dirk England.
The neural network architecture involves storing weights in a central server that is connected to a novel piece of hardware called a smart transceiver. This smart transceiver, a thumb-sized chip(芯片), can receive and send data. Moving forward, the researchers want to update the smart transceiver chip to achieve even better performance.
21．What’s the paragraph 1 mainly about
A．The cause of the latency.
B．The effect of the latency.
C．The advanced smart device.
D．The models stored in a data center.
22．How does this new method reduce latency
A．By improving the parts of a model.
B．By using optics to speed up computations.
C．By computing directly in remote data centers.
D．By inventing a new machine-learning model.
23．The author mentions a self-driving car to ________.
A．introduce the impact of the latency
B．explain how data is quickly computed in this system
C．demonstrate the technique’s energy saving and safety
D．highlight the user’s satisfaction with modern technology
24．What can we infer from this passage
A．The new technique will be further improved.
B．Optics needs to be developed and used urgently.
C．The new computing architecture is very perfect.
D．The technique was developed to send movies over the internet.
The coronavirus pandemic has created an environment for research on social connection. One of the most common areas of inquiry over the past couple of years was how our sudden mass shift to digital communication — away from face-to-face — affected overall social connectedness. Researchers studied nearly 3,000 adults during the pandemic’s early months and found that email, social media, online gaming, and texting were not fungible for in-person interactions. Voice and video calls, were somewhat better.
Social connectedness is a key to happiness. Lower it, and you will be worse off — and so will your loved ones, especially your kids. One 2014 survey revealed that 62 percent of U.S. children thought their parents were too distracted to listen to them. The No. 1 reason was parents’ phone use.
It is clear that scrolling or surfing will reduce social connection: You do them instead of interacting. Virtual communications such as texting are by design interactive and should theoretically be less harmful. However, text messages can’t convey emotion very well, because we can’t hear or see our conversational partners. These technologies are to in-person interactions what a black-and-white, pixelated (像素化的) version of the Mona Lisa is to the real thing; identifiable, but incapable of producing the same emotional effects.
With communications on line, we tend to hop from person to person and thus swap depth for breadth. However, research has shown that deeper conversations bring more well-being than short communications. Meanwhile, in a recent study, teens who texted more often than their peers tended to experience more depression, more anxiety and poorer relationships with their fathers.
It might seem strange that we would voluntarily adopt technologies that hurt our happiness. One of the explanations is convenience. Vegetating (无所事事) in front of a screen is simply easier than talking with a person, and virtual communications such as texting are faster and easier than a visit or a phone call. Think of these technologies as grab-and-go food at a convenience store: It’s not great, but it sure is easy — and after you eat enough microwave foods, you forget what the real thing tastes like.
In all, for most of us — especially people who grew up with it — the internet is an unquestioned part of the ecosystem of life. Quitting the virtual communications from our life is clearly not the answer. Since we’re not going back to life before this kind of technology, we can and should use it mindfully in service of love.
25．What does the underlined word “fungible” most probably mean
A．Responsible. B．Changeable. C．Reliable. D．Replaceable.
26．As for virtual communications, the author is ________.
A．disapproving B．doubtful C．supportive D．cautious
27．Which would be the best title for the passage
A．Virtual Communication Does Little Harm to People
B．Technology Can Make Your Relationships Shallower
C．Quitting Virtual Communication Is Just around the Corner
D．Technology Creates a Good Environment for Deeper Conversations
You may have heard of the Tasmanian tiger — but you most certainly have never seen one. Along with many other species over the past hundred years, this creature became extinct because of humans. Now, scientists in Australia and the US are trying to bring it back to life.
Bringing species back from the dead is known as de extinction. Though it sounds like something from a science fiction movie, new technologies have made de-extinction a very real possibility. To “bring back” an extinct species, scientists take stem cells from a closely related living animal and edit the genes. Then, the cells grow into a new animal. This new animal is not an exact copy of the extinct one, but it’s very close. In theory, scientists could create entire populations of animals and set them free in the wild.
If successful, the de-extinction project in Australia could have a favorable impact on the environment. Tasmanian tigers could help bring balance to Australia’s remaining forests by hunting and killing animals that are harming the trees. Indeed, something similar happened when wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Park in 1995, with deer and plant populations rebalanced as a result.
De-extinction is not a perfect solution, however. For one thing, it won’t change the human behaviors that cause animals to become extinct in the first place. If we continue polluting and destroying the environment, animals will continue to die out. The only way we can truly protect them is by changing our habits. Bringing extinct species back to life won’t magically make us respect nature more.
Also, the money that we spend on de-extinction would probably be better spent on other conservation projects. Or, as those against de-extinction would put it, it’s better to spend money on the living rather than the dead. The reason for this is that, compared to other efforts, de-extinction is extremely expensive. In fact, for the cost of bringing one extinct species back to life, traditional conservation efforts could save up to eight threatened ones.
The power of science is amazing, but it might be time for us to stop and decide whether de-extinction is something we really want to achieve. With the technology we currently have, the question is no longer “can we ” but “should we ”
28．Why does the writer mention “wolves introduced to Yellowstone Park”
A．To test the effect of de-extinction. B．To discuss the importance of de extinction.
C．To illustrate the possible effect of de-extinction. D．To present a successful example of de-extinction.
29．What can we learn about de-extinction in the passage
A．It demands large expenses. B．It helps adjust human behaviours.
C．It threatens the current ecosystem. D．It restores the balance between humans and nature.
30．What is the author’s view on de-extinction
A．Neutral. B．Opposed. C．Supportive. D．Unconcerned.
Through interacting with people and the outdoors, a cycling holiday can boost both your physical and mental well-being. We have researched the best routes for the perfect cycling holiday here in the UK. With locations across the UK, you’ll be sure to find your next cycling destination here.
Camel Trail
The best cycling route here in the UK is the Camel Trail in North Cornwall. Stretching 27.8 kms from Padstow to Wenfordbridge, this cycling route is not only a fairly flat cycle, but is also home to some breathtaking views of the coast and family-friendly camping spots. Perfect for families, the Camel Trail follows alongside sandy beaches and villages along the way, meaning there’s more to discover.
Tissington Trail
The Tissington Trail takes you from Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Dales, all the way up to Parsley Hay. Taking you through the south of the beautiful Peak District, the Tissington Trail follows an old railway line which still has the former station platforms. Filled with lots of history and nature, and only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is jam-packed with plenty to do for the whole family.
Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail
The Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail stretches 21.4 kms from Derby to the market town of Loughborough. Taking you along the picturesque countryside, and waterside sections, this cycling route has it all. Local attractions on the route include Melboume Hall and Gardens, and Melboume Animal Farm.
Marriott’s Way
The Marriott’s Way is another long distance cycle and footpath that starts in Norwich and finishes in Reepham. Perfect for cycling through Norfolk’s picturesque woodlands, the Marriott’s Way also passes through picturesque small towns and villages including Attlebridge, Whitwell, and Theme Thorpe. The Marriott’s Way cycling trail has the steepest ascent out of the four best cycling holidays, so may be the best for those who are keen riders.
If you choose to venture out on a cycling holiday this year, you’ll feel the benefit of spending time with family and friends while exploring some of the UK’s most scenic and enjoyable cycling routes. Take your pick from our best cycling holidays in the UK for your next staycation, whether you’re a novice rider or looking for a challenge.
31．What can people gain from a cycling holiday
A．Improved cycling skills.
B．Better mood and stronger body.
C．Increased knowledge of the ocean.
D．Deepened understanding of green travelling.
32．If you are interested in the beautiful scenery and history, you can choose________.
A．Camel Trail
B．Tissington Trail
C．Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail
D．Marriott’s Way
33．What is the main purpose of this passage
A．To discuss the benefits of cycling.
B．To encourage people to go cycling.
C．To introduce some cycling holiday tracks.
D．To analyze the differences among the four routes.
参考答案：
1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一个名为“大象中转之家（ETH）”的组织，旨在保护和培育那些在野外受伤或失去母亲的小象。介绍了项目对小象的照顾过程等情况。ETH被认为是世界上最好的动物保护基地之一。大象不仅受到照顾，而且受到尊重。最重要的是，他们回到野外生活，他们属于那里。
1．词义猜测题。根据划线词后文的内容“baby elephants that are found injured or living without their mothers in the wild.(在野外发现受伤或没有母亲陪伴的小象。)”可知，那些在野外受伤或失去母亲的小象需要ETH组织的保护和照顾，故划线单词意思为“照顾”。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Every year about 30 baby elephants in Sri Lanka need help. As many as possible are brought to the ETH. There they are given food, shelter, and medical care.(每年斯里兰卡大约有30只小象需要帮助。尽可能多的人被带到ETH。在那里，他们得到食物、住所和医疗照顾。)”可知，在斯里兰卡，每年大约有30头小象需要帮助。尽可能多的小象被送到ETH。在那里，他们得到食物、住所和医疗照顾。由此可知，ETH有助于保护小象的安全。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“This program helps them return to the wild as members of a herd that will communicate with each other and take care of each other.(这个项目帮助它们作为牧群的成员返回野外，彼此交流，互相照顾。)”可知，这个项目帮助他们回到野外，作为一个群体的成员，互相交流，互相照顾。由此可知，工作人员减少了与大象之间的联系，以帮助它们作为一个群体在野外生存。故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据第一段中“In the country of Sri Lanka, there is one place where elephants are not only protected but also respected. It is called the Elephant Transit Home (ETH).(在斯里兰卡，有一个地方，大象不仅受到保护，而且受到尊重。它被称为大象过境之家(ETH)。)”可知,在斯里兰卡，有一个地方不仅保护大象，而且尊重大象。它被称为大象中转之家（ETH）。结合文章主要介绍了主要介绍了一个名为“大象中转之家（ETH）”的组织，旨在保护和培育那些在野外受伤或失去母亲的小象。介绍了项目对小象的照顾过程等情况。ETH被认为是世界上最好的动物保护基地之一。大象不仅受到照顾，而且受到尊重。最重要的是，他们回到野外生活，他们属于那里。由此可推知，这篇文章的目的是介绍一个动物保护项目。故选A。
5．A 6．B 7．D
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要给出了几条如何找到完美礼物的建议：提前选购，列清单，跳出固有思维以及把共同经历作为一份礼物。
5．细节理解题。根据文章“Start Early”部分内容“Moreover, the closer it gets to holidays, the higher the prices go up. So, save your money by being an early bird.(而且，离假期越近，物价就越高。所以，做一个早做准备的人可以节省你的钱。)”可知，早做准备可以省钱，以一个较低的价格买到相同的东西。故选A。
6．细节理解题。根据文章“Gift an Experience”部分内容“In case you are still feeling a little stuck, go ahead and find something that the two of you can do together. It may be a class, or anything else where you can enjoy each other’s company.(如果你仍然感觉有点被困住了，继续找一些你们俩可以一起做的事情。它可能是一门课，或者其他任何你们可以享受彼此陪伴的事情。)”可知，为了享受彼此的陪伴，你可以找一些可以一起做的事情。故选B。
7．推理判断题。根据文章体裁为应用文，文章结构为总分结构，首段内容“Trying to find the perfect present is about as easy as trying to read someone’s mind.(想要找到完美的礼物就像读心术一样简单。)”以及“Here are some tips that could help.(这里有一些可以帮助你的建议。)”揭示了文章的目的，即：文章主要讲述了找到完美礼物的几个建议。D项“To offer tips on buying presents.(提供买礼物的建议)”符合文章大意。故选D。
8．B 9．C 10．A 11．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了教师Sophie Murphy在飞机上帮助一位患有唐氏综合征的小男孩克服心理和身体的不适，使得飞机正常降落并获得全体乘客赞许的故事。
8．细节理解题。根据文中第二段“A teenage boy with Down syndrome(唐氏综合征)who was traveling with his family had become upset and would not return to his seat, regardless of the cabin crew's warnings over the loudspeaker when it was almost time to land. (一名患有唐氏综合征的少年和他的家人一起旅行，当飞机即将着陆时，他不顾空乘人员通过扩音器发出的警告，变得心烦意乱，不肯回到座位上。)”可知，是小男孩不可能坐在座位上的行为导致了飞机延迟降落。故选B。
9．细节理解题。根据文中第五段“She began chatting calmly with him, asking his name, his favorite book, and his favorite characters. He told her he felt sick and she tried to comfort him. (她开始平静地和他聊天，问他的名字，他最喜欢的书，他最喜欢的角色。他告诉她他觉得不舒服，她试图安慰他。)”可知，是Murphy与男孩的沟通起了作用，使紧张，糟糕的局面得到了改观。故选C。
10．推理判断题。根据文中最后一段“Instead, calmed passengers--obviously following Murphy's amazing example--allowed the boy and his family to depart first, smiling at them as they passed. (相反，镇静下来的乘客——显然是在效仿Murphy的惊人榜样——让男孩和他的家人先离开，并在他们经过时对他们微笑。)”可知，乘客们是被Murphy的行为所感染，纷纷以她为榜样，才对男孩的态度发生改变并礼让他和他的家人先行下飞机。所以推断是Murphy的努力改变了愤怒的乘客的态度。故选A。
11．推理判断题。从Murphy主动与男孩交谈可以推断她是一个友善的人，并从第五段中“She began chatting calmly with him(她开始平静地和他聊天)”可以推断出她是一个遇事冷静的人。故选D。
12．C 13．B 14．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是帮助读者成为医学作家的课程。
12．推理判断题。根据正文第一段的“Three years ago, I started a family and have experienced financial stress since then. I could pay my bills alright, but that was all I could do. I couldn’t even afford a family holiday.(三年前，我组建了家庭，从那时起我就经历了经济压力。我可以支付我的账单，但这是我所能做的。我甚至负担不起一次家庭度假。)”和第二段的“And I felt I had the necessary skills to start medical writing as a side hustle (副业). By the end of the year; I had my first contract as a freelance medical writer. I felt really secure financially and career-wise.(我觉得我有必要的技能开始医学写作作为副业。到年底，我的第一份合同是自由医学作家。我觉得经济上和事业上都很安全。)”可知，Alex开始医学写作是为了摆脱财政困境。故选C。
13．细节理解题。根据Week 1 The scientific writing process部分的“The writing process: How to write the scientific document in four simple steps(写作过程:如何用四个简单的步骤来写科学论文)”可知，通过参加这些课程，人们能学到撰写科学文献的步骤。故选B。
14．推理判断题。根据标题“Become a Competent Medical Writer in 4 Weeks!Hurry! This offer ends soon! Claim your spot TODAY!(在4周内成为一名称职的医学作家！快点！优惠马上结束！今天就获得你的学位！)”可知，本文是一篇广告，旨在宣传帮助读者成为医学作家的课程，因此本文的目的是吸引人们参加培训课程，故选A。
15．B 16．C 17．D
【导语】这是一篇议论文。讨论了是否应该给大学运动员发工资。
15．推理判断题。根据第二段“Additionally, people who believe college athletes should be paid state that paying college athletes will actually encourage them to remain in college longer and not turn professionals as quickly, (此外，那些认为应该给大学运动员发工资的人表示，给大学运动员发工资实际上会鼓励他们在大学呆得更久，而不是更快地成为专业人士)”可知，大学运动员被给予报酬后，可能倾向于继续在大学服务。故选B。
16．细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“People who argue against the idea of paying college athletes believe the practice could be disastrous for college sports. (反对向大学运动员付费的人认为这种做法可能会给大学体育带来灾难)”可知，持反对意见的人们认为给大学运动员支付薪酬会对大学体育造成损害。故选C。
17．推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“While both sides have good points, it’s clear that the negatives of paying college athletes far outweigh the positives.(尽管双方都有各自的道理，但显然，给大学运动员发工资的负面影响远远大于正面影响)”可知，作者认为负面影响大于正面影响，也就是说作者不支持给大学运动员发工资。故选D。
18．C 19．A 20．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个大学预科学生暑期课程(SPP)。
18．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college.(我们长期的夏季学期大学预科课程包括一、二、三和六周的课程，为你在大学取得成功做好准备。)”可知，SPP的目标是让高中生为大学生活做好充分准备。故选C。
19．细节理解题。根据Academic life部分的“And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project.( 你还可以通过与个人导师或作为小组项目的一部分进行深入的STEM研究，获得最多8个大学学分。)”可知，学生应该通过进行STEM研究来获得所需的学分。故选A。
20．细节理解题。根据Campus/Residence life部分的“There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security.(每个房间通常住两名学生，安全是我们的首要任务：宿舍有住校工作人员和24小时保安。)”可知，住在校园里的学生有很好的安全保障。故选C。
21．A 22．B 23．C 24．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种利用光学来加快计算速度从而减少延迟的新技术。
21．主旨大意题。根据第一段最后两句“This latency(延时) occurs as connected devices don’t have enough memory or power to store and run the enormous machine-learning models needed for the device to understand what a user is asking of it. The model is stored in a data center that may be hundreds of miles away, where the answer is computed and sent to the device.(这种延迟发生的原因是，连接的设备没有足够的内存或能力来存储和运行庞大的机器学习模型，而设备需要这些模型来理解用户的要求。该模型存储在可能数百英里外的数据中心，在那里计算答案并发送到设备。)”可知，第一段主要是讲延迟的原因。故选A。
22．细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“The waves are sent to a connected device using fiber optics(纤维光学), which enables tons of data to be sent lightning-fast through a network. The receiver then employs a simple optical device that rapidly performs computations using the parts of a model carried by those light waves.(这些电波通过光纤传输到连接的设备上，这使得大量数据能够以闪电般的速度通过网络传输。然后，接收器采用一个简单的光学装置，利用这些光波携带的模型部分快速执行计算。)”可知，这种新方法利用光学来加快计算速度，从而减少了延迟。故选B。
23．推理判断题。根据第三段前两句“This technique leads to more than a hundredfold improvement in energy efficiency when compared to other methods. It could also improve security, since a user’s data do not need to be transferred to a central location for computation.(与其他方法相比，这项技术使能源效率提高了一百倍以上。它还可以提高安全性，因为用户的数据不需要传输到中心位置进行计算。)”可知，作者提到了一辆自动驾驶汽车以展示该技术的节能和安全性。故选C。
24．推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“Moving forward, the researchers want to update the smart transceiver chip to achieve even better performance.(展望未来，研究人员希望更新智能收发器芯片以获得更好的性能。)”可知，这项新技术将得到进一步改进。故选A。
25．D 26．D 27．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。冠状病毒大流行为研究社会联系创造了环境。过去几年，我们对数字通信（远离面对面交流）如何影响整体社会联系进行了研究，研究表明，技术会使人际关系更加生疏。
25．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Researchers studied nearly 3,000 adults during the pandemic’s early months and found that email, social media, online gaming, and texting were not fungible for in-person interactions. Voice and video calls, were somewhat better.(研究人员在疫情初期对近3000名成年人进行了研究，发现电子邮件、社交媒体、在线游戏和短信无法fungible面对面的互动。语音和视频通话稍微好一些。)”可知，研究表明面对面的互动（如语音和视频通话）要更好一些，说明电子邮件、社交媒体、在线游戏和短信无法替代面对面的互动，由此可推知，划线单词fungible与D项“Replaceable.(可替代的)”意思一样，故选D。
26．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Quitting the virtual communications from our life is clearly not the answer. Since we’re not going back to life before this kind of technology, we can and should use it mindfully in service of love.(从我们的生活中退出虚拟交流显然不是解决问题的办法。由于我们不会回到这种技术出现之前的生活，我们可以而且应该谨慎地使用它来服务于爱情。)”可知，虚拟交流虽有缺点，但是从我们的生活中退出虚拟交流显然不是解决问题的办法，我们应该谨慎对待，由此可推知，作者对于虚拟交流是持谨慎的态度，故选D。
27．主旨大意题。第一段中“One of the most common areas of inquiry over the past couple of years was how our sudden mass shift to digital communication — away from face-to-face — affected overall social connectedness. (过去几年最常见的研究领域之一是，我们突然大规模转向数字通信（远离面对面交流）如何影响整体社会联系。)”指出我们对数字通信（远离面对面交流）如何影响整体社会联系进行研究；根据第二段“Social connectedness is a key to happiness. Lower it, and you will be worse off — and so will your loved ones, especially your kids. One 2014 survey revealed that 62 percent of U.S. children thought their parents were too distracted to listen to them. The No. 1 reason was parents’ phone use.(社会联系是幸福的关键。降低它，你会变得更糟——你所爱的人，尤其是你的孩子也会变得更糟。2014年的一项调查显示，62%的美国儿童认为他们的父母过于心烦意乱，不愿意听他们说话。第一个原因是父母使用电话。)”和第三段中“It is clear that scrolling or surfing will reduce social connection: You do them instead of interacting. (很明显，滑动手机或者网上冲浪会减少社交联系：你做这些而不是互动。)”指出研究结果：技术会使人际关系更加生疏；文章最后提出解决办法，即根据最后一段中“Quitting the virtual communications from our life is clearly not the answer. Since we’re not going back to life before this kind of technology, we can and should use it mindfully in service of love.(从我们的生活中退出虚拟交流显然不是解决问题的办法。由于我们不会回到这种技术出现之前的生活，我们可以而且应该谨慎地使用它来服务于爱情。)”可知，我们对数字通信（远离面对面交流）如何影响整体社会联系进行研究，研究表明，技术会使人际关系更加生疏，B项“科技可以让你的人际关系更浅薄”适合做文章标题，故选B。
28．D 29．A 30．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“反灭绝”技术，可以让使灭绝物种恢复。文章介绍了这项技术的操作方式以及作者对此的看法。
28．推理判断题。根据第三段“If successful, the de-extinction project in Australia could have a favorable impact on the environment. Tasmanian tigers could help bring balance to Australia’s remaining forests by hunting and killing animals that are harming the trees. Indeed, something similar happened when wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Park in 1995, with deer and plant populations rebalanced as a result.(如果成功，澳大利亚的反灭绝项目将对环境产生有利影响。塔斯马尼亚虎可以通过猎杀伤害树木的动物来帮助维持澳大利亚现存森林的平衡。事实上，1995年黄石公园重新引入狼时，也发生了类似的事情，结果鹿和植物的数量重新平衡)”可推知，作者提到“引入黄石公园的狼”是为了提出一个反灭绝的成功例子。故选D。
29．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The reason for this is that, compared to other efforts, de-extinction is extremely expensive.(这样做的原因是，与其他努力相比，反灭绝是非常昂贵的)”可知，反灭绝需要很大的开支。故选A。
30．推理判断题。根据第四段“De-extinction is not a perfect solution, however. For one thing, it won’t change the human behaviors that cause animals to become extinct in the first place. If we continue polluting and destroying the environment, animals will continue to die out. The only way we can truly protect them is by changing our habits. Bringing extinct species back to life won’t magically make us respect nature more.(然而，反灭绝并不是一个完美的解决方案。首先，它不会改变导致动物灭绝的人类行为。如果我们继续污染和破坏环境，动物将继续灭绝。我们唯一能真正保护它们的方法就是改变我们的习惯。让灭绝的物种起死回生不会神奇地让我们更加尊重自然)”以及倒数第二段“Also, the money that we spend on de-extinction would probably be better spent on other conservation projects.(此外，我们花在灭绝物种上的钱可能会更好地花在其他保护项目上)”以及最后一段“The power of science is amazing, but it might be time for us to stop and decide whether de-extinction is something we really want to achieve. With the technology we currently have, the question is no longer “can we ” but “should we ”(科学的力量是惊人的，但我们可能是时候停下来，决定是否我们真的想要实现灭绝。凭借我们目前拥有的技术，问题不再是“我们能不能？”而是“我们应该这样做吗？”)”可推知，作者对反灭绝的看法是反对。故选B。
31．B 32．B 33．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个在英国适合假期自行车骑行的最佳路线。
31．细节理解题。根据第一段首句“Through interacting with people and the outdoors, a cycling holiday can boost both your physical and mental well-being.(通过与人们和户外活动的互动，自行车假期可以促进你的身心健康)”可知，作者认为骑行过程可以强身健体，又能是心情舒畅。故选B项。
32．细节理解题。根据Tissington Trail部分“Taking you through the south of the beautiful Peak District, the Tissington Trail follows an old railway line which still has the former station platforms. Filled with lots of history and nature, and only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is jam-packed with plenty to do for the whole family.(Tissington Trail将带您穿过美丽的山顶区(Peak District)南部，沿着一条古老的铁路线，这里仍然保留着以前的车站月台。这里充满了历史和自然风光，距离奥尔顿塔只有25分钟的车程，可以增加一点乐趣，这个假期为全家人提供了大量的活动)”可知，对美丽景色和历史感兴趣的骑行者会对Tissington Trail感兴趣。故选B项。
33．推理判断题。根据第一段“We have researched the best routes for the perfect cycling holiday here in the UK. With locations across the UK, you’ll be sure to find your next cycling destination here.(我们研究了在英国度过完美自行车假期的最佳路线。在英国各地，你一定会在这里找到你的下一个骑行目的地)”并结合下文可知，文章主要向读者介绍了四个适合假期自行车骑行的最佳路径。故选C项。