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The Royal Edinburgh Pass
Explore the royal splendors of Edinburgh with a single ticket, valid for 48 hours and including fast-track admission (进入权) to three wonderful attractions in Scotland’s capital: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and Holyrood Palace. Your ticket allows the use of all of Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off (随上随下) buses for an unlimited amount of times.
At Edinburgh Castle, enjoy fast-track entry and unlimited time within the walls to explore this historic site. On the Queen’s former floating palace, Royal Yacht Britannia, you will have a tour of the ship including all of her personal rooms and learn about the history of the ship with an audio tour available in 30 languages. The Queen’s official residence (住所) in Scotland, the Palace of Holyrood house, offers an audio tour in nine languages and original artworks and furniture taken from Edinburgh Castle when the royal family moved.
Departure point
Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh. EH1 1BQ
Time: 9:00 AM—6:00 PM (10:00 AM—6:30 PM on Wednesday)
Tours begin at Waverley Bridge, just off Princes Street where you can get back the tickets for the sites. You can join at any stop and hop on and off during the time when your ticket is valid.
What You Need to Know
◆ During periods when the Palace of Holyrood house is closed, entry to The Queen’s Gallery and a “Palace of Holyrood house Guidebook” will be provided instead. In 2022 the Palace of Holyrood house is closed: 14-25 May, 24 June-5 July and during Royal visits.
◆ Both the Palace and the Queen’s Gallery will be closed on 25-26 December.
◆ Children under five years old travel for free (at most two per paying adult).
◆ Bookings for this attraction are non-refundable.
What is said about the experience
Paul (Australia):
This was a great combination of 3 amazing features of Scottish history in Edinburgh. The 2 castles and Britannia, plus the 3 tourist bus options for hopping on and off when you need to. Great value. Remember not to go alone.
1．Visitors for this tour ________.
A．can enjoy three attractions within two days
B．start their visits from Royal Yacht Britannia
C．are recommended to buy tickets upon arrival
D．will get a free guidebook to the three attractions
2．What can you do with a single ticket for this tour
A．Live in the rooms where the Queen used to live.
B．Take the Hop-On, Hop-Off buses as many times as you like.
C．Enjoy an audio tour of Holyrood Palace in 30 languages.
D．See copy pieces of furniture the royal family is using.
3．What’s the earliest time to start a tour on Wednesday morning
A．Six o’clock. B．Half past six. C．Nine o’clock. D．Ten o’clock.
4．Which is possible for visiting the Palace of Holyrood house
A．People visit it during the last week of June, 2022.
B．A woman only buys one ticket with her 4-year-old twins.
C．Getting your money back if you can’t make the tour.
D．Visiting the Palace and the Queen’s Gallery on Christmas Day.
5．What can we learn from Paul’s comments
A．He has a great interest in Scottish history.
B．The 2 castles and Britannia are the best Scottish attractions.
C．You’d better make the tour with someone else.
D．There’re five tourist bus options in total.
It is widely accepted that the adoption of electric vehicles will help reduce carbon emission greatly as we fight climate change, but there are still problems to solve before they are fully adopted. One of the biggest hurdles to the full adoption of electric vehicles is the lack of charging infrastructure (充电基础设施) across the U. S. Now, more than 50 power companies in the U. S. have joined forces to create the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), which plans to build a coast-to-coast fast charging network by the end of 2023.
The Edison Electric Institute has announced the formation of the National Electric Highway Coalition, which includes 50 EEI members, Midwest Energy Inc., and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
“EEI and our member companies are leading the clean energy transformation, and electric transportation is key to reducing carbon emission across our economy,” said EEI President Tom Kuhn in a statement. “With the formation of the National Electric Highway Coalition, we are committed to investing in and providing more charging infrastructures necessary to promote electric vehicle growth and to help relieve customers’ anxiety.”
“The auto industry is committed to vehicle electrification and will invest over $330 billion in the technology by 2025. Additionally, a record number of EV models are expected to be available in this time frame,” said Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella in a statement. “More importantly, this latest announcement by the Edison Electric Institute is one more step to furthering the adoption of EVs.”
To date, EEI’s member companies have invested more than $3 billion in projects to improve the EV charging infrastructure. EEI estimates that the U. S. will need more than 100, 000 EV fast charging ports to support the expected 22 million EVs that will be on the road in 2030. “This, however, is only one piece of the puzzle. Dealing with issues such as grid resiliency (电力网弹性), energy demands for charging, and equitable rollout (展示) of charging infrastructure will be an important and necessary part of a successful future of EVs,” said Tom Kuhn.
With nearly every major automaker announcing plans to change their lineups to fully electric vehicles, the EV charging network needs to be improved greatly.
6．What does the underlined word “hurdles” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Advantages B．Competitions C．Difficulties D．Results
7．What might be the results of the adoption of more charging infrastructures according to the passage
a. Worsening air pollution
b. Encouraging people to purchase EVs
c. Reducing a gas shortage
d. Relieving people’s anxiety
A．ab B．bc C．ac D．bd
8．What can be inferred from the announcement by the Edison Electric Institute in Para. 4
A．John Bozzella is positive about the announcement.
B．The announcement is well received around the world.
C．The announcement has disadvantages and advantages.
D．The announcement encourages more members to join the NEHC．
9．What does Tom Kuhn want to say in Para. 5
A．EVs will replace petrol cars soon nationwide.
B．There are still many problems to solve as for the full adoption of EVS.
C．More than 100,000 EV charging infrastructures have been in use in America.
D．It is difficult to deal with the problems brought by the charging infrastructures.
10．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．Power Companies Plan to Produce More EVS.
B．Electric vehicles are Changing Transport Means.
C．The First Fast Charging Network is Coming by the End of 2023
D．US Power Companies Plan Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Networks
Changing jobs every couple of years used to look bad. It tells employers they can’t hold down a job, can’t get along with colleagues, or that they’re simply disloyal. That thought is fast outdated; the newcomers expect to continuously learn, develop, and advance in their careers.
There are a lot of arguments for changing jobs every few years. The economy isn’t what it used to be and never will be again. Workers who stay with a company longer than two years are said to get paid 50% less, and job hoppers (跳槽者) are believed to have a higher learning curve (曲线), and even to be more loyal, because they care about making a good impression in a short time and they know they’ll stay with each employer.
Patty McCord, former chief talent officer for Netflix, says young people should plan to change jobs every three to four years. “I think that the most important change in people’s thought is to view employees as smart contributors from the beginning. Everyone here wants to come in, do a great job, and contribute, then they either fit or they don’t. You build skills faster when changing companies because of the learning curve.” McCord says.
Why is the learning curve so high Because job hoppers place themselves outside of their comfort zones constantly. They join companies, know they have to learn fast, make great impressions, and improve the bottom line. As a result, they’ re usually overachievers and learn a lot in a short time.
McCord adds: People used to think that the longer they kept an employee, the more worth they were to companies. In fact, an employee who stays on the job and isn’t learning at a really high rate is not doing good work. But the employees that job hunt are the most receptive of becoming extremely useful, very fast.
McCord believes that the learning curve nearly flattens after three years. If one wants to make a difference, he should leave. Employee retention (留任) is a big issue, and it makes employers anxious, says McCord. They’ve invested a lot in hiring big talent. To that, McCord has some advice: In 15 years, your company is growing rapidly because of all the high, job-hopping achievers that have come and gone.
11．Why are job hoppers more loyal
A．Because their financial situation isn’t good.
B．Because they value good impressions in a short term.
C．Because they can get their pay to rise by 50%
D．Because they want to get no arguments with others.
12．What’s Patty McCord’s attitude to job hopping
A．Favorable B．Opposed C．Questionable D．Uncertain
13．It can be inferred that walking out of comfort zones will make people ________.
A．make a different impression B．contribute more to society
C．become more knowledgeable D．get more achievements
14．What are employers mostly concerned about
A．Employees’ loyalty B．Employees’ talents
C．Employees’ stability D．Employees’ learning curve
15．What’s the main idea of the text
A．Job hoppers are more loyal.
B．Job hoppers have a higher learning curve.
C．You should switch jobs every few years.
D．You should walk outside of comfort zones.
Rob Shuter is a gossip columnist (漫谈栏作者), born partially deaf, with severely limited function in the one arm that is shorter than the other. Shuter’s own experience made him not only interested in what distinguishes people from one another, but also confident in his own differences.
Where does he gain such confidence Shuter says that his family helps him grow up in spite of his special needs. “My mum taught me that being different wasn’t just fine, it was great,” he says. That opinion helped him handle many challenges that he faced.
Being a disabled child affected not just how he saw himself, but how Shuter saw other peopled who didn’t quite fit in. He says, “It made me really aware of how I look at people: I make eye contact; I really listen. I try not to judge a book by its cover and to find beauty in the strangest places.”
That’s why he never tucks away his arm and speaks so openly about his experience. “I have got a huge scar down my arm and if somebody asks or looks at it weirdly (怪异地), I don’t feel bad for myself or bad for them,” he says. “It’s true in beauty too when you notice things on your face or your body that nobody else does. The more out in the open my arm is the fewer people notice it.” He said again, “If you have a spot on your face, you really don’t need to cover it up. Just own it! If you are losing your hair, own it! The amount of effort and time people spend trying to cover something up, even their own personalities, is ridiculous.”
That candor (坦率) has worked well in his professional life. The gossip columnist refers to himself on his website as Naughty But Nice Rob. He’s honest about the stars’ faults, but he tries to do it through a lot of humor and kindness, in the same way he treats himself.
16．Rob Shuter is probably interested in ________.
A．judging people by their appearance
B．writing novels about the society
C．talking about his working experience
D．telling one’s difference from another’s
17．How does Rob Shuter think of his physical difference
A．He is a bit unhappy and helpless.
B．He doesn’t think it is bad but great.
C．He thinks it has a deep effect on him.
D．He thinks bad things mean good ones.
18．What does the underlined phrase “tucks away” mean
A．Covers up. B．Notices. C．Shows up. D．Explains.
19．Which is absurd in the opinion of Rob Shuter
A．Often making mistakes.
B．Laughing at someone else.
C．A scar being in the face.
D．One’s covering up his faults
20．Which of the following can describe Rob Shuter
A．Naughty, active and kind.
B．Friendly, loyal and clever.
C．Honest, humorous and confident.
D．Respectful, social and reasonable.
Some hearing loss is a common — and nearly unavoidable — effect of aging. A third of people aged 60 and older have lost some of their ability to hear.
But some research suggests a habit that might help offset the effect of aging on hearing. A study found that among middle-aged adults, being a lifelong musician was connected with better hearing later in life.
“The instrument you play does not seem to be important here,” says Nina Kraus, a biologist. “It is really the act of engagement playing the instrument that matters.”
Participants in the study were between ages 45 and 65. Researchers tested 18 musicians who had been playing an instrument since age nine or younger, and 19 non-musicians who had less than three years of music training.
The musicians had statistically better auditory memory scores and tested better at hearing speech in noisy environments. They also showed better auditory processing abilities, which relate to how people interpret speech sounds.
However, the two groups tied when researchers tested visual working memory skills. “It isn’t as though musical training has a volume knob effect that makes all kinds of sensory processing enhanced in the same manner,” Kraus says. “It focuses on auditory skill.”
The latest findings follow earlier research from Kraus that showed musician in a younger age group had better hearing skills. At the same time, some research has shown that musicians who play in large ensembles (合奏) may face an occupational risk when it comes to their hearing.
Does this effect apply to the guy who plays in a community band one night a week Kraus says no. To be included in the study, musicians were required to have engaged in musical activities-practicing, teaching or performing-at least three times a week.
“What we do with our time and how we engage our senses and our thinking seems to really shape the people we become in very basic ways — in ways that affect how our series work,” she says.
And, Kraus says, a person doesn’t need to be an Itzhak Perlman or a Yo-Yo Ma to experience the effects. Talent, she says, isn’t a factor.
Kraus says that more research needs to be done to see whether receiving music instruction later in life might have the same benefits.
21．Your hearing will be improved by ________.
A．what kind of instrument you play
B．what sort of music you play
C．whether you involve yourself with playing the instrument
D．how long you have learned music playing
22．A musician is not better than others in ________.
A．getting better auditory memory scored
B．hearing speech in noisy environments
C．interpreting speech sounds
D．processing visual work memory
23．The under lined phrase “an occupational risk” may refer to ________.
A．the danger of hearing loss
B．the possibility of losing a job
C．the trouble of playing music
D．the harm of hearing skills
24．It can be inferred Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma are the names of ________.
A．instruments B．musicians C．songs D．music
25．The main idea of the text is about ________.
A．enjoying music will do good to your health
B．learning music may promote your hearing skills
C．playing an instrument may help preserve hearing
D．listening to music can prevent you from aging
SIX-WEEK PROGRAM
All 6-week courses offered through Summer College are college-level courses. Students earn up to seven college credits. Courses are offered in many areas of study and in two enrollment types: programs/courses that are only for Summer College students and programs/courses that are open to both Summer College students and students at Syracuse University (SU). Students are enrolled in two courses, with the exception of Architecture, due to the number of study hours. And the second course need to be chosen from the courses with the tag in the following table.
NAME OF PROGRAMS/COURSES COURSES OF CREDIT HOURS SUMMER COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY
Architecture ARC 93 6 Yes
Engineering(can be 2nd course) ECS 125 33 or 4 YesNo
Forensic Scinece-1 CHE 133FSC 200 42 NoNo
Law(can be 2nd course) LGL 100 33 or 4 YesNo
Liberal Arts 30+courses 3 or 4 No
Media Literacy, PopularCulture & Democracy (WRT 104 is required) CFE 200WRT 104 34 YesYes
Public Communications(can be 2nd course) COM107 33 or 4 YesNo
Liberal Art CoursesThe liberal arts program gives Summer College students the opportunity to enroll in undergraduate courses (本科课程) at Syracuse University. More than 40 courses are opened to high school students each summer. Opportunities can be found in a variety of departments. Click here for a full listing of the 2014 SU Liberal Arts Courses.
26．If Jack took the course of Architecture, he ________.
A．must be an excellent college student
B．can also choose Forensic Science-1
C．has to choose Liberal Arts at the same time
D．can not choose any other course
27．As a SU student, which of the following can Peter study
A．Liberal Arts & Forensic Science-1.
B．Engineering & Forensic Science-1.
C．Law & Media Literacy, Popular Culture & Democracy.
D．Liberal Arts & Media Literacy, Popular Culture & Democracy.
28．All the courses offered by the Liberal Arts program ________.
A．are for summer students only
B．are for the postgraduate
C．are not for high school students
D．are undergraduate courses
29．Students studied in the Six-Week program can ________.
A．choose 7 courses at most
B．be admitted to Syracuse University
C．earn up to 7 college credits in all
D．get an academic certificate
30．What does the passage aim at
A．Introducing the summer courses to students.
B．Explaining the courses of Syracuse University.
C．Telling students how to study more at university.
D．Reminding students what to study at university.
From now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.
The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome machine ever created: the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.
You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are the perennial (长期的) victims and martyrs. They are leaves tossed (摇摆) by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.
You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.
Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.
If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.
In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.
31．People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they ______.
A．are ready to change their minds
B．are easily affected by windy weather
C．have the power to face their fate
D．can’t exercise control over themselves
32．Losers would think that ______.
A．success is the result of hard work
B．working hard will lead to success
C．their failure is only because of bad luck
D．they don’t make efforts to succeed
33．Which statement is NOT true according to the passage ______
A．Whether we will succeed depends on our attitudes.
B．Confidence can contribute to success.
C．Thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mind.
D．Setting our expectations is essential.
34．The last paragraph serves as ______.
A．the proof of the author’s points
B．the conclusion of the argument
C．an introduction to another topic
D．a comparison between two views
35．Which is the best title for the text ______
A．Success Is a Choice
B．Be Responsible for Our Future
C．Develop Our Confidence
D．Success and Self-esteem
A Narrow Escape
Shortly after the war, my brother and I were invited to spend a few days’ holiday with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented a cottage in the country, although he hardly spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival: the cottage had no comfortable furniture in it. Many of the windows were broken and the roof leaked (漏水), making the whole house wet.
On our first evening, we sat around the fire after supper listening to the stories our uncle told of his many adventures in distant countries. I was so tired after the long train journey that I would have preferred to go to bed; but I could not bear to miss any of my uncle’s exciting stories. He was just in the middle of describing a rather terrifying experience he had once had when there was a loud crash from the bedroom above, the one where my brother and I were going to sleep.
When we got to the top of the stairs and opened the bedroom door, a strange sight met our eyes. A large part of the ceiling had fallen right on to the pillow of my bed.
36．The uncle disliked the rented cottage for the reason that________.
A．there were no beds in it
B．the windows were broken and the roof leaked
C．it was too old for him to live in
D．it was very rainy in the area
37．On the first evening, the writer was very sleepy, ________.
A．but he did his best not to miss any stories
B．so he had to go to bed early
C．because he was tired of his uncle’s stories
D．and he was gradually falling asleep while listening
38．The writer was attentively listening to a story________.
A．which his uncle read in a book
B．which was very funny
C．when his brother cried for being afraid
D．when he heard a loud crash from the bedroom
39．If the writer had not been able to stay up late,________.
A．his uncle would have stopped telling stories
B．his uncle would have been very sorry
C．he would have been injured or killed
D．his brother wouldn’t have been, either
40．A narrow escape means________.
A．A person runs away from a danger through a narrow door.
B．A person escapes a danger by luck.
C．A person escapes a danger easily.
D．A person runs away from a danger easily.
Look at the keyboard of any standard typewriter or computer. “Q” “W” “E” “R” “T” and “Y” are the first six letters. Who decided on this arrangement of the letters And why
People tried for centuries to invent the typewriter. In 1714 in England, Henry Mill filed a patent for a machine called An Artificial Machine Or Method for the Impressing or Transcribing of Letters, Singly or Progressively one after another, as in Writing, drawing upon this way all Writing may be absorbed in Paper so Neat and Exact as not to be distinguished from Print. That machine probably didn’t sell because no one could remember its name!
The first practical typewriter was patented in the United States in 1868 by Christopher Latham Sholes. His machine was known as the type-writer. It had a movable carriage, a lever for turning paper from line to line, and a keyboard on which the letters were arranged in alphabetical order.
But Sholes had a problem. On his first model, his “ABC” key arrangement caused the keys to jam when the typist worked quickly. Sholes didn’t know how to keep the keys from sticking, so his solution was to keep the typist from typing too fast. Sholes asked his brother-in-law to rearrange the keyboard so that the commonest letters were not so close together and the type bars would come from opposite directions. Thus they would not clash together and jam the machine. The new arrangement was the QWERTY arrangement typists use today. Of course. Sholes claimed that the new arrangement was scientific and would add speed and efficiency. The only efficiency it added was to slow the typist down, since almost any word in the English language required the typist’s fingers to cover more distance on the keyboard.
The advantages of the typewriter outweighed the disadvantages of the keyboard. Typists memorized the crazy letter arrangement, and the typewriter became a huge success. By the time typists had memorized the new arrangement of letters and built their speed, typewriter technology had improved, and the keys didn’t stick as badly as they had at first.
41．We know from the passage that the inventor of the first practical typewriter is_________.
A．Henry Mill B．Christopher Latham Sholes
C．Sholes’ brother-in-law D．Albert Einstein
42．The author thinks the machine invented by Henry Mill could not be sold because_________.
A．it was difficult for people to accept new things
B．there were great disadvantages of the key board
C．the name of the machine was too long
D．the machine could not be distinguished from print
43．Sholes decided the QWERTY arrangement of the keyboard in order to_________.
A．solve the problem of the keys jamming
B．arrange the letters in alphabetical order
C．cause the keys to jam when the typist worked quickly
D．compete with “ABC” key arrangement
44．It is inferred that the QWERTY arrangement of the keyboard_________.
A．is the most scientific arrangement
B．adds speed and efficiency of typists
C．is easy for typists to memorize
D．keeps the typist from typing too fast
45．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A．The Story of Christopher Latham Sholes
B．How to Invent the Typewriter
C．The First Practical Typewriter
D．The Arrangement of the Letters on Keyboard
When I set out to drop my dad of fat the airport, it was dark and dreary(沉闷的). It started to rain on the way. When I left the airport, the visibility wasn`t clear because of the drops of rain. It was before 6 am.
Even though the road conditions were poor, I drove at my normal speed. I was angry with the more cautious drivers ahead of me that were delaying my drive. The exit ramp (坡道) to the highway was a tight spiral(急盘旋). It is a dangerous spot in good weather and totally scary when the weather is miserable or it is dark. But I didn`t want to slow down and arrive home any later than necessary. I drove down the ramp too fast. The road was wet and my car slid, landing face down on the passenger side.
I didn’t like to drive by myself at the time and had debated taking my husband and son with me on the trip. Thankfully, I was alone in the car. My accident was slight. In fact, I was lucky enough not to have a single scratch. I shuddered to think the injuries my son would have suffered had he been in the backseat of that car with no seatbelt when it rolled. After the ear rolled three times, I found my mobile phone was lost in a pile of small things that were all lying in the bottom of the car. A lady was kind enough to let me borrow her mobile phone, but with-out the numbers preprogrammed who could I call I was lucky enough to remember my father`s mobile phone number, and fortunate that he hadn`t yet got on his plane.
You never know when an accident will happen. As a driver, I will keep safety in mind by obeying all traffic laws and have safe-driving habits, especially in bad weather. Insist your children always wear their seatbelts. Life is a journey and everyone should value it and enjoy the ride.
46．Why was the author angry with those drivers
A．She thought they drove too slowly. B．They didn’t pay attention to the safety.
C．They made much noise on the ramp. D．They tried to stop her car on the ramp.
47．The car accident happened .
A．at around 6 in the afternoon B．before the author dropped her dad at the airport
C．when the author almost got home D．immediately after the author left the exit to the airport
48．What does the underlined word “shuddered” in Paragraph 3 probably mean d
A．Remembered clearly. B．Trembled because of fear.
C．Ensured the safety. D．Took control of the bad situation.
49．What is the main reason that resulted in the accident
A．The visibility was not clear. B．The author drove rather fast.
C．It started to rain heavily then. D．It was an unsafe spot for driving.
50．We can learn from this passage that the author_________.
A．had just a single scratch B．felt sorry because her son was injured
C．called her father for help D．found her mobile phone with the help of a lady
Beldon and Canfield are two seashore towns, not far apart. Both towns have many hotels, and in summer the hotels are full of holiday-makers and other tourists.
Last August there was a fire at the Seabreeze Hotel in Beldon. The next day, this news appeared on page two of the town’s newspaper. The Beldon Post:
FIRE AT SEABREEZE
Late last night firemen hurried to the Seabreeze Hotel and quickly put out a small fire in a bedroom. The hotel manager said that a cigarette started the fire. We say again to all our visitors: “Please don’t smoke cigarettes in bed.” This was Beldon’s first hotel fire for five years.
The Canfield Times gave the news in these words on page one:
ANOTHER BELDON HOTEL CATCHES FIRE
Last night Beldon firemen arrived just too late to save clothing, bedclothes and some furniture at the Seabreeze Hotel. An angry holiday-maker said, “An electric lamp probably started the fire. The bedroom lamps are very old at some of these hotels. When I put my bedside light on, I heard a funny noise from the lamp.” We are glad to tell our readers that this sort of adventure does not happen in Canfield.
What are the facts, then It is never easy to find out the exact truth about an accident. There was a fire at the Seabreeze Hotel last August: that is one fact. Do we know anything else Yes, we know that firemen went to the hotel.
Now what do you think of the rest of the “news”
51．Which of the following best gives the main idea of this text
A．Beldon and Canfield are both good places for tourists in summer.
B．A fire broke out at night in Seabreeze Hotel last summer.
C．It was not easy to find out exact truth from newspapers.
D．Two newspapers gave reports on the same matter.
52．Which of the following are probably facts
a. The fire broke out in a bedroom at the hotel.
b. A cigarette started the fire.
c. An old lamp started the fire.
d. The fire broke out at night.
e. There has never been a fire in Canfield.
A．b and c B．a and d C．c and e D．a and c
53．The Canfield Times used the headline like this in order to make its readers think.
A．hotels in Beldon often catch fire
B．hotels in Beldon don’t often catch fire
C．this was the second fire at the Seabreeze Hotel
D．Beldon was a good place except that hotels there are not quite safe
54．The Canfield newspaper gave a report just the opposite to the Beldon Post by saying that__________.
A．the bedroom lamps were very old at the Seabreeze Hotel
B．the bedroom lights made funny noise when the fire took place
C．the firemen failed to save clothing, bedclothes and other things
D．such accidents never happened in Canfield for the past 5 years
55．What does the underlined word “We” in the first news refer to
A．Visitors. B．The government. C．The newspaper. D．The firemen.
From now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.
The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome (令人惊叹的) machine ever created: the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.
You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem (自尊). Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are leaves tossed(摇摆)by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.
You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.
Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.
If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing (养育) the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks (挫折).
In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.
56．People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they ______.
A．are ready to change their minds
B．don’t have the ability to control themselves
C．can’t be successful with self-control
D．are easily affected by windy weather
57．Losers would think that ______.
A．their failure is accidental
B．working hard will lead to success
C．they are responsible for success
D．they should make efforts to succeed
58．It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that ______.
A．our success results from our attitudes
B．one can rise to the level that one expects
C．we should be responsible for our thoughts and beliefs
D．setting our expectations is essential before taking action
59．The last paragraph serves as ______.
A．the proof of the author’s points
B．an introduction to another topic
C．the conclusion of the argument
D．a comparison between two views
60．Which is the best title for the text
A．The secrets of success.
B．How to achieve success.
C．Develop our confidence.
D．Success depends on you.
At the age of 17 years 64 days, Mack Rutherford has become the youngest person to fly around the world alone! Mack’s journey around the world lasted five months and he flew across 52 countries in total. His record-breaking flight began in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, on 23 March, 2022. He was 16 years old when he took off and celebrated his 17th birthday by himself in his plane.
Mack faced many challenges during his adventure. Because of his small-sized aircraft, he had to land whenever the weather got too rough. However, at some points he literally couldn’t land, such as when flying non-stop for 10 hours over an ocean. At other points, he faced extremely hot weather, such as in Dubai. In Sudan, a country in Africa, Mack also faced sandstorms which made it hard for him to see where he was going. Mack battled strong winds and pouring rain during his flight, but he never stopped smiling, joking and updating his flowers on his social media account along the way, and managed to expertly pilot his plane to safety.
And if Mack’s surname “Rutherford” sounds familiar, it’s because his elder sister Zara also flew around the world earlier this year, and still holds the female version of the record! The Rutherford siblings (兄弟姐妹) were inspired by their parents to become pilots. “I have known for certain I wanted to fly since I was eleven,” Mack said, “My dad Sam is a professional ferry pilot, my mum Beatrice is a recreational (娱乐的) private pilot.”
Mack hopes to inspire young people to begin working towards their own goals, “No matter what background you have, I believe it is never too early to work towards your dreams and you shouldn’t limit yourself by others’ expectations.” With both feet firmly back on the ground now, it’s time for Mack to turn his attention towards catching up on his schoolwork!
61．What can we know about Mack’s flight
A．It began when he was 17 years 64 days old.
B．It made him the youngest person to fly alone.
C．It was a successful record-breaking attempt.
D．It took off in the capital of his home country.
62．What challenges did Mack face
A．Limitation of flight hours.
B．Darkness and safety issues.
C．Loneliness of flying alone.
D．Bad weather and long distance.
63．Why did Mack and his sister want to be pilots
A．To be inspired by their parents.
B．To encourage each other to dream big.
C．To serve as examples for their siblings.
D．To live up to their parents’ expectations.
64．What does Mack hope to do with his attempt
A．To encourage young people to become pilots.
B．To inspire young people to fight for their dreams.
C．To warn young people of the dangers of flying.
D．To free young people of worries about school work.
65．What does Mack will do next
A．He will start a new journey to other place.
B．He will help young people to dream big.
C．He will work towards his another dream.
D．He will focus on his schoolwork.
It was the middle of winter some 30 years ago. I was a young father with three little children counting on me. I worked in a sawmill (锯木厂).
As I got ready to go to work I wrapped band aids around my fingers and put more in my pockets. Cutting and piling up wood for eight hours a day had caused my fingers to split (裂开) and bleed at their tips in the cold, dry winter air.
That day at work was harder than normal. We were short-handed on workers. The machines kept breaking down. We had to rush to catch up as the wood piled up. On top of that, all the heaters in the building had stopped working and we could see our breath as we spent hours working there.
When the work day finally ended, I walked wearily toward the washroom, took off my work gloves, and checked my aching fingers. The splits were worse than ever and I had bled through the band - aids again. I felt so tired. I wondered how long I could keep doing this, if things would ever get any better, and why life was so hard.
After driving home, I tried to put a smile on my face as I opened the front door. But instead, one appeared naturally. My daughter ran up to me, yelled “Daddy!” and wrapped her little arms around my neck. I lifted her up and my heart filled with love. My tired body didn’t feel so tired anymore. My aches and pains disappeared into her hug, And the joy in my heart chased the sadness away. At that moment I kissed my little girl’s cheek and held her tight. I knew I could continue and that things would get better.
66．What was the author’s situation 30 years ago
A．He was young man teaching students. B．He was a retired person owning a sawmill.
C．He worked in a factory as an accountant. D．He had a heavy burden of raising children.
67．Which is NOT the factor making that day even harder than normal
A．There were not enough workers. B．Workers that day were not tall enough.
C．All the heaters had stopped working. D．The machines stopped working repeatedly.
68．The author walked toward the washroom wearily, which shows that _________.
A．he was very tired B．he felt very relieved
C．he wore heavy clothes D．he was walking up and down
69．What does the underlined word “one” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A．a face B．a smile C．the door D．his daughter
70．In the story, the author wants to express that _________.
A．family can give us support B．labor work is not that hard
C．it is better to have just one kid D．it is important for kids to study hard
Have you ever wanted to see your dreams after you woke up Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may help you do this in the near future!
Researchers from Osaka University in Japan have trained an AI system to recreate images in people’s heads. The pictures AI has created include a teddy bear, an airplane and a clock tower. The technology is 80 percent accurate, reported Science magazine.
Previously there have been AI models that can turn a word or phrase into images. The AI has studied lots of images and their text descriptions. Over time, the AI can find patterns and recreate pictures if you first input text.
This time, the researchers took a step further. They trained the AI to link people’s brain scan data with images. They asked four people to look at 10, 000 different images, and let the AI find patterns of blood flow in the brain. Then the patterns can be related to the images.
If people looked at an airplane, the AI would use the brain scan data to create an image of a very cloudy airplane. Then, it would turn on the previous “text - to - image” model. By feeding the keyword “airplane”, the AI would improve the image and make it more real.
“It’s a new method that combines textual and visual information to ‘decipher the brain’”, Ariel Goldstein from Princeton University told Science magazine.
Researchers said the technology could someday help people with paralysis to communicate. It might also help scientists understand dreams or even how other animals see the world.
71．What do we know about the AI system mentioned in Paragraph 2
A．It can help train people’s minds. B．It can fully present people’s dreams.
C．It was created for drawing people’s heads. D．It can recreate pictures in people’s heads.
72．How did the previous AI models turn phrases into images
A．By understanding the meaning of the words.
B．By finding patterns in images and their text descriptions.
C．By drawing pictures according to users’ orders.
D．By finding different photos from the internet.
73．What is the working process of the new AI system
A．relate with image→scan blood flow→improve the text→turn into the image
B．relate with image→turn into text→scan blood flow→improve the image
C．scan blood flow→relate with image→turn into text→improve the image
D．scan blood flow→turn into text→relate with image→improve the image
74．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．How to know the way animals see the world.
B．How people with paralysis talk with others.
C．What the new AI technology could be used for.
D．How AI technology affects people’s dreams,
75．Which part of a newspaper may this text appear
A．Entertainment. B．Health.
C．Education. D．Science.
Thirsk Brick Show
Date: 13th February
Venue: Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall
Description: A small LEGO show in this town hall, back for its third year. The profits from the show go to Holy Rood House, an aged care centre in the town. LEGO displays and some activities.
Cost: Small entry fee in aid of charity.
Discovery Brick Show
Date: 28th - 29th May
Venue: Discovery Museum
Description: This LEGO show in central Newcastle returns, with LEGO models from builders across the UK, activities and a marketplace for LEGO - lovers.
Cost: Some free activities; entry to see the models and the marketplace requires a paid ticket.
Hull Brickfest
Date: 7th - 8th August
Venue: Guildhall
Description: This LEGO show returns for another year in the centre of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Cost: Free entry; ticket booking recommended.
Caterham Model Show
Date: 18th September
Venue: Centenary Hall
Description: This established LEGO and model show is back again this year, LEGO displays, activities and traders as well as non - LEGO displays activities and traders.
Cost: Paid tickets required for entry; see event page for details.
76．Which show’s profits will be used to help old people
A．Thirsk Brick Show. B．Discovery Brick Show.
C．Hull Brickfest. D．Caterham Model Show.
77．Which show is held in Newcastle
A．Hull Brickfest. B．Thirsk Brick Show.
C．Discovery Brick Show. D．Caterham Model Show.
78．Which venue will host a free but ticketed LEGO event
A．Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall. B．Discovery Museum.
C．Centenary Hall. D．Guildhall.
79．What do the four events have in common
A．They have been held before. B．They will take place in winter.
C．They will sell tickets at the door. D．They include some non - LEGO activities.
80．What is the purpose of this text
A．To explain LEGO culture. B．To help the poor in the shows.
C．To introduce the LEGO Shows. D．To cut the cost of the shows.
We were designing a wheelchair for a college engineering course. My classmates were certain that we needed to use steel and they felt only steel would be strong enough. I thought steel would be too heavy and aluminum would be a better option. But the student who strongly advocated steel worked at a bike shop. A few days later, when the big and heavy steel arm kept dropping down, I wished I had shown more determination to defend my position.
I enjoyed doing handiwork and my parents would come home and see artworks I had finished that day—painting, clay sculpting, sewing stuffed animals, etc. But when I studied engineering in college, these pursuits were deep-sixed. Not only was I stretched for time, but I didn’t think they were relevant to my academic work. I hesitated to highlight my female crafting (手工艺) interests in the male-dominated engineering environment where I already felt like an outsider.
When I went on to pursue a Ph.D．— early in the pandemic, I felt anxious and turned to crafting. One day I was making a set of dice as a gift for a friend. While putting the liquid resin (树脂) into the silicone mold (硅胶模具), I made a joke to my partner that I was “injection molding” — a standard engineering manufacturing process. I suddenly realized that although resin art is not injection molding in the technical sense, it shares the spirit and probably some skills.
Soon I saw connections between engineering and crafting that I had previously overlooked. When working on the wheelchair project, I used my sewing skills to create cushioned grips for the handles. I saw how crafting taught me to persevere when my product didn’t match my initial vision and to consider the failed creation a learning experience, just as an engineer must.
Since then, I’ve built crafting back into my free time. I’ve also stopped hiding it from my colleagues. I mentioned my dice-making experience at a robotics conference and explained in a team meeting how we could gain inspiration from art experiences. I was glad that the responses were positive — not rude or dismissive, as I used to fear.
81．What can we know about the author and her classmates
A．They had a sort of love-hate relationship.
B．They worked part-time at a local bike shop.
C．They had disagreements when creating a wheelchair.
D．They knew nothing about the structure of wheelchairs.
82．What does the underlined word “deep-sixed” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Put aside. B．Backed up. C．Followed through D．Dug out.
83．How did the author feel about the engineering environment in the past
A．It helped show off her talent. B．It was unfriendly to females.
C．It helped promote cooperation. D．It was beyond all her expectations.
84．What did the author realize after making a gift for a friend
A．She should take up more hobbies. B．Crafting needs great practical skills.
C．She should become more determined. D．Crafting can help make her a better engineer.
85．Which of the following words can best describe the author
A．Creative but sensitive. B．Confident but stubborn.
C．Ambitious and strong-willed. D．Emotional and straightforward.
When we hurt someone, we may be unwilling to acknowledge our fault and make an apology because it makes us feel guilty, conflicts with our beliefs about being a good person, or means accepting that we’re imperfect human beings. We may want to excuse our behavior and blame the other person, minimizing our role in hurting him or her.
Researchers carried out a study to find out how we can be better at apologizing. In the study, researchers asked 120 college students to recall a time when they’d hurt someone else and the conflict remained unresolved. Then, participants were randomly assigned to either a 15-minute guided mindfulness exercise focusing on their breath and having people think in the present moment or a guided mind-wandering exercise, where they were encouraged to let their minds wander.
Afterward, they were asked to report how much they felt like apologizing to the person versus not apologizing or offering excuses for their behavior. Then, they were asked to write a note to the person, without instructions to apologize or not. In analyzing the notes, the researchers found that participants who had practiced mindfulness were more likely to write statements like “I’m sorry” or “I apologize” in their notes than those who had mind-wandered.
“One way in which we can foster apologies is by having people think in the present moment,” lead author Sana Rizvi says. “We can teach individuals to be mindful of their present states, and it can be done in about 15 minutes.”
Why might this be the case Rizvi isn’t sure, as there has been very little research on how being more mindful might affect us when we hurt others. Prior research has found that being more mindful helps victims of wrong doing to be more forgiving, and it seems to improve relationships generally.
Mindfulness makes us feel less defensive and, therefore, helps us consider the importance of the other person in the conflict more. It’s encouraging that teaching simple mindfulness techniques (like focused breathing) could increase apologies, especially in places that are often filled with interpersonal conflicts, like workplaces or other occasions. It could help improve interpersonal interactions and repair relationships helping people move more easily from a place of conflict to understanding and forgiveness.
86．What does the author want to convey in Paragraph 1
A．It is difficult for us to apologize. B．It is hard to put ideas into action.
C．It is normal for us to make mistakes. D．It is useless to regret what we have done.
87．What can we know about the participants in the study
A．They were bad at handling conflicts.
B．They were encouraged to discuss their trouble.
C．They did something hurtful to others in the past.
D．They received mindfulness training before the study.
88．What conclusion did the researchers draw from the study
A．Mind-wandering tended to increase conflicts.
B．Mindfulness could help people apologize more.
C．College students are more likely to behave responsibly.
D．College students seem to have better emotional control.
89．What does the author think of practicing mindfulness in workplaces
A．It is challenging to carry out. B．It takes time to prove its effect.
C．It solves conflicts once and for all D．It helps achieve better relationships.
90．What does the text mainly talk about
A．Necessity of apology. B．Benefits of mindfulness.
C．Apology and mindfulness. D．Understanding and mindfulness.
As COVID-19 continues to influence consumer behavior, the use of non-plastic payment methods is rising. But does this spell the end of the plastic credit card era
Since the first Diners Club credit card was unveiled in 1950, much has changed. Recent technological developments and in-store consumer preferences could suggest times are changing. For some years now, various founders of financial institutions, as well as industry experts, have foreseen plastic credit cards or any other means of physical payment methods including cash will not be around much longer. They based their predictions on the light-speed growth of digital payment.
At the beginning of the global pandemic (大流行病), governments took measures to protect their citizens, leading to lockdowns of varying degrees. The fear of contracting the virus through high-traffic ATMs and the refusal of merchants to accept cash can only be seen as a great addition to an already declared war on cash. Meanwhile, the urgency to spend a minimum time period in stores in order to avoid interactions led consumers towards digital solutions.
Furthermore, options like QR codes (二维码), NFC, and PINs have been around for a while but a true market breakthrough seems to only have happened since the beginning of the pandemic. According to Worldpay, without these telecommunication innovations, the shift in people’s payment behavior is out of the question. 86% of contactless adapters built into smart devices have seen themselves proceed with contactless payment. This trend will help to wipe out cash and plastic credit cards.
From a different perspective, countries like France, Italy, and Germany had almost 150 million smartphone users in 2019 alone. And it’s been reported that 80% of the transactions (交易) will be done via Internet-backed devices by 2025. And this figure will keep rising as more and more cheap smartphones are pouring into the global market. It is expected that e-wallets are going to be the most preferred payment method by then.
So, will there be a comeback for our beloved plastic spending power I would put away my cash and plastic cards, switch on my phone instead of inserting cards, and present QR codes at a self-checkout instead of queuing behind a mass of people. I believe that many people think the same way.
91．What are the predictions in the financial circle about
A．The Diners Club credit card will make a comeback.
B．Consumers’ preferences will be varied around the world.
C．The era of traditional payment will come to an end soon.
D．New technologies will cause the decline of physical stores.
92．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A．The worldwide efforts to fight against the pandemic.
B．The economic slowdown caused by the pandemic.
C．The impact of the health crisis on ways of payment.
D．The public’s tendency to shop online during lockdowns.
93．What set the stage for the trend in payment methods according to Worldpay
A．The fast update rate of smart devices.
B．The existing digital payment technologies.
C．Many physical stores’ excellent online service.
D．The acceptance of digital payment among customers.
94．What can be inferred from Paragraph 5
A．E-wallets will achieve increasing global popularity.
B．Smartphones will become cheaper and cheaper in the future.
C．Developed countries have high rates of Internet popularization.
D．The number of global smartphone users will rise by 80% by 2025.
95．What’s the author’s attitude towards the comeback of plastic credit cards
A．Negative. B．Favorable. C．Unclear. D．Hopeful.
The popularity of studying abroad is growing increasingly, and what are growing along with it are the people who want to share their experiences and the amount of information available. Here are some blogs that can help you if you plan to study abroad.
“From I to U” Overseas Study Abroad Blog
Among thousands of colleges in the USA, Indiana University’s Office of Overseas Study is by far the best at promoting studying abroad. Students of Indiana University write blogs each term. They provide hands-on information about their locations, academic interest and cultural experiences on the “From I to U” Overseas Study Abroad Blog in an effort to help you earn IU credits in over 37 countries. Not an IU student Check it out anyway.
CIS Abroad
Like most other study abroad organizations, CIS Abroad is committed to giving you the best value in studying abroad, i.e. affordability, support, cultural immersion (沉浸) and academic relevance. What most people find unique about CIS is their La Vida Local culture series, which aims to help you see where the locals eat, shop and hang out. You can also learn to understand the culture in your host country.
Abroad101 Blog
It is the first and largest study abroad review website. Founded in 2007, Abroad101 provides in-depth study abroad reviews and listings of thousands of study abroad programs. It has a wealth of information covering study abroad news, stories, and advice.
CEA Study Abroad
CEA prides itself on making the administrative aspect of studying abroad as easy as possible for you. Along with helping you find the right program and financial aid, it also helps you know the student visa process, select housing, prepare for your health and safety in your host country, and make sure your credits transfer (转到) to your home university.
96．Who would most probably be attracted to the “From I to U” Overseas Study Abroad Blog
A．Non-IU students who want to share their life.
B．Teachers of Indiana University who love sharing stories.
C．Students interested in Indiana University’s students’ life.
D．Parents wanting to get professional views on studying abroad.
97．What’s the purpose of the La Vida Local culture series
A．To help students learn about local life.
B．To advertise the traditional local culture.
C．To encourage students to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
D．To tell about differences among different cultures.
98．Where can students find many study abroad programs
A．On CIS Abroad. B．On Abroad101 Blog.
C．On CEA Study Abroad. D．On “From I to U” Overseas Study Abroad Blog.
99．What is a feature of CEA Study Abroad
A．Making students feel proud of themselves.
B．Putting foreign students’ health and safety first.
C．Helping students with the administrative process.
D．Helping students gain enough credits in key subjects.
100．What is the text meant to do
A．To encourage students to study abroad.
B．To recommend some study abroad blogs.
C．To help international students adapt to their new life.
D．To call on people to share experiences of studying aboard.
参考答案：
1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是Royal Edinburgh之旅的相关情况。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Explore the royal splendors of Edinburgh with a single ticket, valid for 48 hours and including fast-track admission (进入权) to three wonderful attractions in Scotland’s capital: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and Holyrood Palace.(只需一张门票，即可探索爱丁堡的皇家辉煌，有效期为48小时，包括苏格兰首都三个精彩景点的快速通道：Edinburgh Castle，Royal Yacht Britannia和Holyrood Palace。)”可知，本次旅游的参观者可以在两天内游览三个景点，故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Your ticket allows the use of all of Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off (随上随下) buses for an unlimited amount of times.(您的车票允许您无限次乘坐爱丁堡所有随上随下巴士。)”可知，这趟旅行的单张票可以让你想坐多少次随上随下巴士就坐多少次，故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据Departure point部分的“Time: 9:00 AM—6:00 PM (10:00 AM—6:30 PM on Wednesday)(时间:上午9时至下午6时（星期三上午10时至下午6时30分）)”可知，周三上午最早十点钟开始旅游，故选D。
4．细节理解题。根据What You Need to Know部分的“Children under five years old travel for free (at most two per paying adult).(5岁以下儿童免费（每位付费成人最多2人）。)”可知，4岁的双胞胎不需要票，因此一位女士和她4岁的双胞胎只买了一张票是可以游览的，故选B。
5．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Remember not to go alone.(记住不要单独去。)”可知，我们可以从保罗的评论中了解到你最好和别人一起游览。故选C。
6．C 7．D 8．A 9．B 10．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国众多电力公司计划建立一个海岸到海岸的电动车充电网络体系，并介绍了该项目的参与方，投资力度，最终目标等具体内容。
6．词句猜测题。根据第一段第一句“It is widely accepted that the adoption of electric vehicles will help reduce carbon emission greatly as we fight climate change, but there are still problems to solve before they are fully adopted.(人们普遍认为，在我们应对气候变化的过程中，采用电动汽车将有助于大大减少碳排放，但在完全采用电动汽车之前，仍有一些问题需要解决)”并结合后文“ the lack of charging infrastructure”可知，缺乏充电基础设施是最大的问题之一，故hurdles是“problems”的同义词，意为“困难，障碍”。故选C项。
7．细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“we are committed to investing in and providing more charging infrastructures necessary to promote electric vehicle growth and to help relieve customers’ anxiety.(我们致力于投资并提供更多必要的充电基础设施，以促进电动汽车的发展，并帮助缓解客户的焦虑)”可知，提供更多的充电基础设施可以缓解客户的焦虑并促进电动汽车的发展，鼓励人们购买电动汽车。故选D项。
8．推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句John Bozzella说的话“More importantly, this latest announcement by the Edison Electric Institute is one more step to furthering the adoption of EVs(更重要的是，爱迪生电气研究所的最新声明是推动电动汽车普及的又一步)”可推知，John Bozzella对该声明持积极的态度。故选A项。
9．推理判断题。根据第五段最后两句“This, however, is only one piece of the puzzle. Dealing with issues such as grid resiliency, energy demands for charging, and equitable rollout of charging infrastructure will be an important and necessary part of a successful future of EVs(然而，这只是障碍的一部分。处理电网弹性、充电能源需求以及充电基础设施的公平部署等问题，将是电动汽车未来成功的重要和必要组成部分)”可推知，Tom Kuhn认为在完全采用电动汽车之前还有许多问题有待解决。故选B项。
10．主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“Now, more than 50 power companies in the U. S. have joined forces to create the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), which plans to build a coast-to-coast fast charging network by the end of 2023.(现在，美国50多家电力公司联合成立了国家电动公路联盟，计划在2023年底之前建立一个海岸到海岸的快速充电网络体系)”并结合下文对该项目的参与方，投资力度，最终目标等描述可知，本文主要介绍了美国众多电力公司计划建立一个海岸到海岸的电动车充电网络体系。故选D项。
11．B 12．A 13．D 14．C 15．C
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍了跳槽者对于自身及公司的好处并建议年轻人要每隔几年换一份工作。
11．细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Workers who stay with a company longer than two years are said to get paid 50% less, and job hoppers are believed to have a higher learning curve, and even to be more loyal, because they care about making a good impression in a short time and they know they’ll stay with each employer.”（据说，在一家公司工作两年以上的员工薪水会少50%，跳槽者被认为有更高的学习曲线，甚至更忠诚，因为他们关心在短时间内给人留下好印象，他们知道自己会留在每个雇主那里。）可知，跳槽者被认为更忠诚是因为他们非常重视在短期内给人留下好印象。故选B项。
12．推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“Patty McCord, former chief talent officer for Netflix, says young people should plan to change jobs every three to four years.”（Netflix前首席人才官Patty McCord表示，年轻人应该计划每三到四年换一次工作。）可知，Patty McCord支持年轻人更换工作。故选A项。
13．推理判断题。根据第四段后三句“Because job hoppers place themselves outside of their comfort zones constantly. They join companies, know they have to learn fast, make great impressions, and improve the bottom line. As a result, they’ re usually overachievers and learn a lot in a short time.”（因为跳槽者总是把自己置身于舒适区之外。他们加入公司，知道他们必须快速学习，给人留下好印象，提高底线。因此，他们通常是成绩优异的人，能在短时间内学到很多东西。）可知，跳出舒适区能够调动快速学习和适应的能力，能够在短期内获得更多成功。故选D项。
14．细节理解题。根据第六段第三句“Employee retention (留任) is a big issue, and it makes employers anxious”（员工留任是一个大问题，这让雇主感到焦虑）可知，员工的稳定性使雇主感到焦虑担忧。故选C项。
15．主旨大意题。根据第二段第一句“There are a lot of arguments for changing jobs every few years.”（每隔几年就换一份工作是有很多依据的。）并结合后文对于换工作对自身及公司的好处的描述可知，本文主要介绍了跳槽者更换工作给自身及企业带来的好处，建议年轻人要每隔几年换一次工作。故选C项。
16．D 17．B 18．A 19．D 20．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是漫谈栏作者Rob Shuter虽然天生部分失聪，一只手臂比另一只短，功能严重受限，但是他对自己充满了信心。
16．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Shuter’s own experience made him not only interested in what distinguishes people from one another, but also confident in his own differences.(Shuter自己的经历使他不仅对人与人之间的区别感兴趣，而且对自己的差异充满信心。)”可知，Rob Shuter可能对分辨出彼此的不同感兴趣。故选D。
17．推理判断题。根据第二段的“My mum taught me that being different wasn’t just fine, it was great.(我妈妈告诉我，与众不同不仅好，而且很棒。)”可知，Rob Shuter不认为他的身体差异是不好的，而觉得这是很好的，故选B。
18．词句猜测题。根据第四段的“speaks so openly about his experience(如此坦率地谈论他的经历)”和“If you have a spot on your face, you really don’t need to cover it up. Just own it! If you are losing your hair, own it! The amount of effort and time people spend trying to cover something up, even their own personalities, is ridiculous.(如果你脸上有斑点，你真的不需要把它遮住。承认吧！如果你正在脱发，承认吧！人们花费大量的精力和时间试图掩盖