高考英语阅读表达专项训练（含解析）

阅读表达
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
There are many historical sites and places in the world that give us insight and evidence of the past civilization. These sites help us learn about our ancestors, their living and culture. These sites can be called common or universal heritage (遗产) of humankind and our world heritage.
These sites from the past civilizations are for all humans. We must live in them today and also pass them on to future generations. They teach us about our past and represent the great achievements of our ancestors and make us proud. World heritage has historical, cultural and economic significance. It has exceptional value and importance for humankind from history, science and arts points of view and must be cared for.
Many UNESCO sites that stand today are under threat. There is a list of thirty sites by UNESCO that are endangered. There are many external factors responsible for damaging the world heritage, some of which are climate change, natural disasters, urbanization and unchecked tourism etc.
With the growing strength of these external factors, it is becoming more and more important to take proper measures to save and preserve these timeless achievements of humankind. There are many communities and organizations in the world which are working to protect these sites. We can work with these organizations, travel agencies, government groups and local communities. We should join them to support their cause. Another way to play our part is to shoulder travel responsibility Tourism can generate funds for the restoration of historical sites but at the same time unchecked tourism can damage them seriously.
The younger generation must preserve the identity of the people who came before them. No matter what is our reach, we should help protect them through effective means. Our every step would count and help in protecting the world heritage sites.
1．Why can many historical sites be called world heritage
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2．What is Paragraph 2 mainly talking about
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3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Tourism can bring economic benefits which are used to restore the historical sites, so we should remove the limitations on tourism.
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4．What can we do to shoulder our responsibilities to protect world heritage sites (In about 40 words)
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It all started in 1535, when Jacques Cartier landed here, and the first trading port was created in what is now Quebec. Since then, the city had become the province’s capital and a destination popular for its sights, architecture and food. Visit the famous Chateau Frontenac, the world’s most photographed hotel, or one of the other 36 national historic sites, each a sight to behold in its own right. But walking through the Old Port or the Plains of Abraham is perhaps the best way to feel and breathe in the historical atmosphere of the city.
Quebec City boasts a charm one could only find in one of the oldest towns in America. Imbued with history and surrounded by the only fortifications north of Mexico, it is truly a place like no other. Walking along its cobbled streets and narrow pathways one is surrounded by an Old France feel, a remnant of the past that has made Quebec city what it is today.
The UNESCO-protected old district and lower city are where the heart of the province’s capital beats the strongest, with tiny eateries and animated cafes just a few steps away from street artists. Take a stroll in the Quartier Petit Champlain for some of the best sights in the center or walk by the St. Lawrence, the river that gave Quebec City the name of “where the river narrows”.
Quebec City is so picturesque, you might at some point forget it is a real city. The tiny streets and tiny houses will take you back in time and away from what you would expect of a North American city. However, if the shops, cafes and restaurants are adorable, the streets and monuments will remind you of the historical importance of Quebec.
5．What was Quebec used for in the ancient times
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6．In what way can tourists engage themselves in the historical atmosphere of the city
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7．What makes Quebec a unique city
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8．Please state at least three reason why people choose to visit Quebec City.
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect the health and safety of Canadians, the Government of Canada has taken a prudent and measured approach to adjusting border measures. On January 5, 2023, in response to the surge of COVID-19 in the People’s Republic of China and given the limited data available at that time on those cases, the Government of Canada put in place temporary pre-departure test requirements for air travelers entering Canada from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao. Today, the Government of Canada announced it will remove those temporary measures.
As of 12:01 a.m. EDT on March 17, 2023, air travelers to Canada on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao will no longer be required to provide evidence of a COVID-19 test result before boarding. This means that there will no longer be any federal COVID-19 border measures in place after that time.
Since Canada and other countries put in place temporary border measures in January 2023, data from China, the international community, and wastewater sampling conducted in Canada, have not detected any new variants of concern. In addition, the COVID-19 situation in both China and Canada has improved, and the Canadian healthcare systems remain stable.
The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to recommend that individuals wear well-constructed and well-fitted masks during their travel on planes and in airports, or other crowded indoor settings. Individuals should not travel if they have symptoms of COVID-19.
The Government of Canada continues to work with international partners to enhance sequencing capacity and closely monitors the global epidemiology of COVID-19 and emerging novel variants of concern. The Government of Canada will not hesitate to adjust measures to protect the health and safety of people in Canada, should it be required.
9．What is the writing style of the text
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10．For what reasons did the Government of Canada decide to remove temporary measures that air travelers from China to Canada should provide evidence of a COVID-19 test result before boarding
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11．How does an individual protect himself or herself from being infected accord to the Public Health Agency of Canada
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12．If novel variants of concern emerge, what measures will the Government of Canada take
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阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。
Lillian Hanson, a college junior, expects to graduate in about two years. Mrs. Hanson, a rather unusual student, plans to go on to take more courses after she gets her degree. What makes Mrs. Hanson different from most of her classmates
What sets Lillian Hanson apart from the college crowd is her age — 73 years. She has been going to college, a few courses at a time, for 27 years.
When Mrs. Hanson graduated from high school, she went to her local bank and asked for a loan for college tuition and fees. The banker gave her no encouragement. He didn’t think that a country girl should be borrowing money to go to college. He thought she should be home doing work in the house or around the farm. So Mrs. Hanson went home and raised a family of nine children instead of going to college. She still lives with her husband on the farm that has been in the family for five generations.
Mrs. Hanson never forgot her dream of getting a higher education. When her children were grown up, she tried again.
She finds the hardest part of going back to school at her age is to be sitting in class for long periods of time. Because she is not able to move as quickly and easily as she used to be, Mrs. Hanson often gets up and walks around between classes to keep from getting rigid. At the beginning of a course in using the computer, the other students all stood up to give Mrs. Hanson big applause when she introduced herself and explained why she was there and what her goals were.
13．What does Lillian Hanson plan to do after she gets her degree (不多于七个单词)
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14．What makes Lillian Hanson different from most of her classmates (不多于两个单词)
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15．What does she find the hardest part of going back to school (不多于七个单词)
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16．What kind of person do you think Lillian Hanson is (不多于三个单词)
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阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
At the 2020 Grammy Award Show, 20-year-old Lil Nas X took the stage to perform his mega-hit, “Old Town Road” Wearing a cowboy outfit, he was joined by some top artists. Together, they created a show-stealing moment. As he danced across the stage to thunderous applause, it was hard to believe that just a year before, few people had even heard of Lil Nas X. It had been quite the year.
Lil Nas X was born in 1999 near Atlanta, Georgia. His parents divorced when he was young, and he spent his lonely teenage years on the Internet, especially Twitter. He was always into music, but he never saw himself doing music.
That changed after high school. At 19, Lil Nas was a college dropout working at a fast-food restaurant. One night, he found a beat online that made him think of a “loner cowboy runaway”. He bought the beat for $30 and built a song around it. Soon after, he released “Old Town Road”. It was a strange song-a mix of hip-hop and country-and it was about to take the world by storm.
Thanks to Lil Nas’ social-media promotion, “Old Town Road” went viral on TikTok, racked up massive streams, and started climbing the charts. Within a few months, Lil Nas X had a great number of fans, and a deal with Columbia Records.
The spotlight brought challenges, though. Billboard pulled “Old Town Road” from the country charts, arguing that it didn’t sound enough like country, a move that some criticized as having racial overtones. Then Lil Nas came out as gay-a difficult and brave decision considering that country music and hip-hop hadn’t always been welcoming to gay artists.
But Lil Nas emerged stronger from the hurdles. He recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road” that shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for a record-breaking 19 weeks.
Lil Nas X’s unusual path to superstardom has inspired a new generation of musicians. Other rappers have since landed major record deals after promoting their music on social media. As Billy Ray Cyrus put it, think a lot of artists out there can look at this and say, “Hey man, this is a green light.”
As for Lil Nas himself, he shows no signs of slowing down. He has more music on the way, and he says although his newfound fame can be overwhelming, he’s enjoying the ride. “Everything lined up for this moment to take me to this place ”
17．What inspired Lil Nas to create the song “Old Town Road”
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18．How did Lil Nas overcome the challenges brought by the spotlight
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19．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Lil Nas says his newfound fame is so overwhelming that he wishes he had done things quite differently.
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20．What personal quality do you see in Lil Nas Support your point with evidence from the text. (In about 40 words)
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阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
They say to find out what you really want, go back to when you were a child.
When I was a kid, I really wanted to be a painter, but I was never great at it. I was discouraged, because in art classes my paintings were never the most beautiful. In the third grade, we were given a project to create a portrait. I used the skills and tips we were all taught in class. After we were done, we presented our portraits. We stood in front of the class and explained our technique. I remember looking at other portraits thinking,“We were given the same skills, why do theirs look so professional and mine looks so amateur ”
But I still really enjoyed painting because it’s a forgiving art. If I don’t like what I’ve put on paper, I can paint over it. I can mix colors and make new ones. Also, I can release some creative juices, use what has inspired me and allow that to pour out of me in a way I may not have imagined.
But because I have always wanted to paint beautiful pictures, I just decided to change what beauty looked like. I changed what beauty meant to me.
Throughout school, they taught us about Picasso, van Gogh and da Vinci, and I never saw myself or my art in their works. These artists were always painting whatever was in front of them and around them. But that’s not what I saw around me.
Then I learned about Basquiat, who inspired me to paint abstract pictures. I paint when I’m moved, and I am often moved by what’s natural:emotions, nature, and other forms of art. I am also very moved by pain. When there is pain in the world or in my heart, it can be unbearable. I had a conversation with an activist in St.Louis named Spook, and I explained to her this feeling and she told me,“Pain is energy. You have to learn how to channel that energy into something productive.”So sometimes I channel that pain into art, into a painting.
Even if the picture doesn’t turn out aesthetically (美学地) pleasing by society’s standards, it’s still beautiful that I was able to create something. My paintings may not be a Basquiat, but they’re mine, so I love them anyway.
21．What did the author find after the portrait presentation
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22．What factors motivated the author to keep his passion for arts
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23．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The author has always wanted to paint beautiful pictures, so he tried to meet society’s standards.
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24．Besides painting,what other art form would you use to express beauty And explain why.(In about 40 words)
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阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
Brain, 58, was treated in intensive care for a severe case. As soon as his condition had stabilized, he was sent home with equipment including a phone and a blood pressure monitor.
“Every day I would input my vital signs on the app,” Brain said. “If anything went wrong or wasn’t right, a nurse would call me straight away.”
Brain spent six weeks on this “virtual ward (病房)”, run by his local NHS hospital in partnership with Doccla, a healthcare technology company. He is one of thousands of patients to have been treated in new “hospitals at home”, seen by NHS leaders as a “lifeline” for overwhelmed hospitals that have run out of beds. 2,500 virtual ward beds were already in use, ensuring that people could “get the care they need from their own homes”.
Retz, founder of Docile, said soon there could be “regional command centers”, where a doctor or nurse monitored data from hundreds of patients displayed on a dashboard. “It works in a similar way to traditional ward rounds in a hospital, with patients submitting data once or twice a day, which is reviewed by a doctor,” he said.
Noel O’Kelly, clinical director at Spirit Health, said, “Older people want to spend as little time in hospital as possible and avoid hospital visits, particularly as frequent visits and long periods of time spent in hospital can be damaging to the health of older patients. We have already seen very encouraging results from the use of virtual wards for older patients.”
Virtual wards allow real potential to support people to recover well in the community. The model is not a silver bullet and health leaders are mindful that it should not worsen health inequalities, but it could present a vital lifeline for the system.
25．How was Brain treated after his condition stabilized
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26．What do “regional command centers” and traditional ward rounds have in common
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27．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
> Older patients want to spend as little time in hospital as possible because medical resources in hospitals are limited.
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28．Besides what’s mentioned in the passage, what other benefit(s) do you think virtual hospitals may have (In about 40 words)
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阅读短文，并按题目要求用英语回答问题。
When Tsinghua University’s new freshmen arrived on campus last August, the first question they were statistics released after the first group of the freshmen enrolled (注册、加入) in the university, more than half of the 540 students came alone. In a letter to freshmen this year, the president of Tsinghua University encouraged them to “start this new adventure by standing on your own two feet.”
To help freshmen grow up, some universities have thought of new methods. At Tsinghua, for example, freshmen need to register and find their dormitory by themselves. The process requires two to three hours, during which volunteers take parents on a tour of the campus.
At Zhejiang University, a banner hanging in the information center says “Parents let go please; let us help your children.” Lu Guodong, dean (学院院长) of undergraduate studies at Zhejiang University, coined the slogan. “The slogan is for parents. Often parents like to do things or make decisions for their children. In their eyes, children never grow up.” said Lu.
A girl arrived at the railway station with all her luggage and looked around for her university’s welcome team. She was Jin Hongting, 19, from Hebei province and would study industry and business administration at Beijing Union University.
When asked why she came alone, Jin said: “There’s no need to bother my parents to come with me. It only takes four hours from my hometown to Beijing.
Sometimes, however, the distance between university and home is so great that many parents are too worried to let their children travel alone. To reassure parents. Renmin University of China introduced a new method. It asked senior students to go back to their hometown and accompany freshmen back to the campus. This helps freshmen get used to living independently.
29．What will parents do when students register and find/their dormitory by themselves at Tsinghua (no more than 10 words)
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30．What does the underlined word “coined” probably mean in Para, 3 (1 word)
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31．Why do parents always do things for their children according to Lu Guodong (no more than 8 words)
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32．To reassure parents, what method did Renmin University of China introduce (no more than 1S words)
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33．Will you go to college alone after you graduate from high school Why (no more than 20 words)
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阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
Belief Perseverance
We enter all conversations with a huge amount of baggage. We have already had numerous experiences that have shaped us in some way: we each have dreams that guide what we see or hear; we each have cultural traditions that push us to think in certain ways. In short, we start with opinions We think our beliefs are valuable because they are ours. Understandably, we want to hold on to them. And the tendency to hold on to our beliefs even when we should not is called belief perseverance.
If I prefer Cristiano Ronaldo as the best football player ever, regardless of how empty my reason may be, I may resist your choice of Lionel Messi. Because if I were to admit that my previous judgment had been wrong, I might feel bad about myself. Besides, it is our tendency to see only that evidence that proves our point.
What is behind belief perseverance is our overconfidence in ourselves. We tend to rate ourselves as more skilled at many things. This unfortunate habit of mind is probably responsible also for our sense that we are living in the middle of incredibly biased (有偏见的) people, while we are unbiased. We tell ourselves that we see things as they are, while others look at the world through a pair of foggy, colored glasses. Our biggest bias may be that we are not biased, but those with whom we disagree are!
To avoid belief perseverance, it’s helpful to remember that we can never permit ourselves to be so sure of anything that we stop searching for an improved version. As the famous scientist Francis Bacon pointed out in 1620, when we change our minds in light of a superior argument, we deserve to be proud that we have resisted the temptation to remain true to long-held beliefs. Such a change of mind deserves to be seen as reflecting a rare strength.
34．According to the passage, what is belief perseverance
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35．What stops people from admitting their previous judgment may be wrong
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36．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Our habit of over-rating ourselves comes from our sense that other people are biased.
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37．What strategy can be used to avoid belief perseverance and how can it be useful (In about 40 words)
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阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
With society’s high pressures to achieve, it’s understandable that individuals prefer to hide their weak points—but doing so comes at a cost.
I learned that lesson when I participated in a hiking expedition. As a new hiker, I struggled. The trip was difficult to me even without needing to carry my heavy camping packs. I was slowed down, yet I refused to tell my teammates in hopes that I would seem perseverant. To my delight and surprise, one of the more active members requested that we stop for a break. I quickly realized I wasn’t the only one hiding my weaknesses after noticing the rest of the team’s apparent relief.
For many of us, authenticity, or behaving as one’s true self in daily life, is quite challenging. As social beings, we’ve learned to adapt and fit into our environment, making it challenging to display who we are at times. Yet, the advantage of authenticity is evident, driving its recent popularity among thought leaders. Authenticity even improved my hiking experience—the moment my group admitted to our shortcomings was when we started working better as a team. So, can being ourselves not only help us work better, but help those who workaround us
The truth is, it can.
Researchers have found that not only did authentic workers have higher work engagement and lower work tiredness, but their teammates had the same results, regardless of whether they were genuine themselves. The results suggest that the benefits of authenticity go beyond the individual, and spread to teammates as well. So, we can improve our teammates’ work behavior by merely being ourselves.
Why does authenticity boost our teammates This is because authentic teammates do not prioritize protecting themselves at the cost of their work or relationships. Instead, they recognize the interests of both themselves and others when making decisions. This allows those they work with to feel safe while being themselves at work. By focusing lesson appearing hard-working in hopes to get ahead—and more on trying to be better all-around individuals—authentic teammates can make a great impact on their work environment.
38．How did the author feel when one team member asked for a rest during the hiking
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39．Why is it hard for people to display their true selves
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40．Decide which part of the following statement is wrong. Underline it and explain why.
Authentic workers feel safe by being then selves at work, so authenticity boosts their teammates.
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41．Apart from what is mentioned in the passage, what other benefit(s) do you think authenticity can bring to us (In about 40 words)
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阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
The term “nostalgia” was first coined in 1688 and was defined as a mental illness of soldiers continually thinking about their homeland and longing for return. However, today we have a much more positive attitude to nostalgia. It’s a great example of the benefits of a strong memory.
In numerous scientific experiments, researchers have found that subjects are much more likely to report positive feelings from a given piece of music if they’ve heard it before. But there’s also a growing body of research into time travel “the other way”, because memory skills can take people into the future, too. Decades of studies have shown that time travel into the future can bring a whole new set of rewards. For example, athletes who practice by mentally visualizing and imagining successful performances in the future do perform better.
All these findings are inspiring and attractive. How could you become a confident time traveler to the past or into the future Here are some tips for you:
·To take pleasure in helpful memories, maybe to reawaken happy feelings, use all your senses—not just sight. Smell, taste, touch and sound will also help you to recreate the past in rich clarity.
·If you find a memory that’s particularly helpful—for reassurance, say—keep using it!
You’ll get faster at finding it, and add extra layers of detail each time.
·When you’re procrastinating (拖延), visualize an end result. Flash forward to see the floor swept or the essay finished, and use that positive image to drive you into action.
·Ahead of major challenges, imagine the full impact of success. Don’t just picture yourself getting that great job: fill your mind with the really big ways it’s going to change your life.
There’ll still be times when old thoughts remind you of sadness, or you’re anxious about what’s next. But the more you learn to control your memory, the better you’ll be at mining your past, and shaping your future, to be your best self now.
42．What did nostalgia originally mean
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43．What have the researchers found about time travel
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44．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Memory skills can bring us into the future, so we should imagine a negative end result to drive us into action when procrastinating.
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45．Describe one of the helpful time-travel experiences in your life. (In about 40 words)
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Where would any of us be if we went to schools where no competition was allowed How would we know whether we have the ability to be good at a sport or other things How would we know whether we are making the right effort or whether we are wasting our time How would we learn the concept of improving our performance How would we know about setting and meeting goals
Competition serves so many petition sets many people on the right path towards understanding what it takes to win. Competition can tell a student when more work, more time or improved studying strategies are needed to catch up with other students who achieve higher grades and better results from their study programs.
Children learn through competition that desires and hard work may not be enough to win recognition, higher grades or rewards. There are times when students must learn that they may not be able to excel (突出) in certain sports or academic areas. Everyone can, however, do their best to support their teams in other ways, even though they are not the star of the team.
Students would move on to areas where they are showing advantages and can petition will force them to stop putting their time into trying to meet inappropriate goals.
Unfair competition exists somewhere, but it can teach students about the realities of the world ahead of them. Most importantly, they can get the good lesson that no one can escape being punished for cheating or lying in competition.
It would be impossible to eliminate all competition from a child’s school experience. There is no benefit to sending a young person into a world with no lessons learned from competition.
46．What is the main idea of the text (No more than 8 words)
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47．How can competition help students achieve higher grades (No more than 15 words)
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48．What lesson can students learn from unfair competition (No more than 12 words)
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49．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “eliminate” in the last paragraph (No more than 3 words)
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50．In your opinion, what is the benefit of competition (No more than 25 words)
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Qingming Shang He Tu
No doubt, one of the most admired Chinese paintings of all time is the Qingming Shang He Tu, or Along the River During the Qingming Festival.The painting is on a silk scroll that is 24.8 cm wide and 528.7 cm long, bearing Emperor Huizong’s name.It was painted by Zhang Zeduan, who was a court painter during the Northern Song Dynasty.
This amazingly detailed painting quickly became a national treasure. Over the centuries that follow hundreds of copies of it were made, many of which became national treasures themselves. Although the original painting was lost for some time, it is now proudly placed in the Palace Museum in Beijing.
The painting is exhibited for only brief periods every few years. However using computer animation, the painting has been remade into an animated digital version for all to enjoy. It contains moving characters and objects, showing life along the Bian River during the Qingming Festival, a time when Chinese people visit their ancestors’ graves.
Flowing from right to left, the painting begins by showing the countryside outside Bianjing City, the capital of China at that time. There are a few houses and a few people traveling back to Bianiing. The scene soon becomes more crowded. The road beside the river becomes packed with restaurants, and the river becomes full of boats. Then we see the Rainbow Bridge arching over the river. On both sides of the bridge are people selling food nd drink, while travellers pass by. Soon, the city begins to emerge. We see temples, inns, and large houses. The roads are now filled with people travelling on foot, and in carts and sedan chairs. Then we come to the first city. Then we come to the first city gate.Through the gate is passing a line of camels carrying goods. In the city, there are butcher shops, doctor’s clinics, hotels, inns, houses, and fabric shops. The streets are still crowded with people,but most of them are relaxing and taking it easy.
The painting ends here, but the scroll does not. About half of the scroll has the seals of its previous owners, along with poems praising the painting’s beauty. There is also a note which gives a short biography of Zhang Zeduan. These seals and poems,along with the note,are the reasons why many experts claim this to be the original painting.
The Qingming Shang He Tu is not only a true work of art, but it also gives us a rare insight into daily life in ancient China. So often, history only contains the stories of emperors, generals, and important events. This painting’s great appeal is that it provides us with a look into ordinary people’s lives in the Song Dynasty.
51．Who painted Qingming Shang He Tu
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52．What can we see in the painting
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53．What makes the painting a national treasure
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54．What values of the painting do you think can be uncovered .
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阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
Last year, I baked biscuits for complete strangers to say “thank you”. I’d had to call 999 because I found my husband unconscious on the floor. Within minutes, a police car arrived and soon my husband received medical care in hospital.
A week later, when I dropped off still-warm biscuits and presented a thank-you note at the police station, the policemen thanked me for delivering gifts.
I drove away feeling light and happy. Later, I realized that my natural high might have been more than it seemed.Research has shown that sharing gratitude has positive effects on health. People who express gratitude will increase their happiness levels, lower their blood pressure and get better sleep.
What about people who receive gratitude Research has confirmed that when people receive thanks, they experience positive emotions.“Those are happy surprises,”says Jo-Ann Tsang, a professor of psychology. When someone is thanked,he’s more likely to return the favor or pass kindness on, and his chances of being helpful again doubles, probably because he enjoys feeling socially valued.
The give-and-take of gratitude also deepens relationships. Studies show that when your loved ones regularly express gratitude,making you feel appreciated,you’re more likely to return appreciative feelings, which leads to more satisfactory in your relationships.
Nowadays,however,many people don’t express gratitude. Our modern lifestyle may be to blame. With commercial and social media, everything is speeding the younger generation to feel they’re the center of the world. If it’s all about them, why thank others
Why not thank others Just take a look at how many positive effects can saying “thank you”have on personal health—and the well-being of others.
If you aren’t particularly grateful, I strongly suggest you learn to be.People who are instructed to keep gratitude journals,in which they write down positive things that happen to them,cultivate gratitude over time.
55．What health benefits can people gain from expressing gratitude
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56．How do people probably respond when they receive gratitude and feel socially valued
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57．Please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why.
Saying “thank-you”improves relationships,but nowadays some young people don’t want to do it because everything is making them feel blamed by the whole society.
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58．If possible, who would you like to express gratitude to most Why (In about 40 words)
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阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for long periods even if you also exercise regularly could be bad for your health. And it doesn’t matter where the sitting takes place at the office, at school, in the car or before a computer or TV — just the overall number of hours it occurs. Several studies suggest people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to be fat, have a heart attack or even die.
In an editorial published this week in the British Joumal of Sports Medicine, Elin Ekblom-Bak of the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences suggested that authorities rethink how they define physical activity to highlight the dangers of sitting.
While health officials have issued guidelines recommending minimum amounts of physical activity, they haven’t suggested people try to limit how much time they spend in a seated position. “After four hours of sitting, the body starts to send harmful signals,” said Ekblom-Bak. She explained that sitting too long slows the metabolism-which affects our ability to regulate blood sugar and blood pressure, and metabolise fat-and may cause weaker muscles and bones.
Even for people who exercise, spending long periods of time sitting at a desk is still harmful. Tim Armstrong, a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization, said people who exercise every day-but still spend much time sitting-might get more benefits if that exercise was spread across the day, rather than in a single bout (一回).
Experts said more research is needed to figure out just how much sitting is dangerous, and what might be possible to offset (抵消) those effects.
“People should keep exercising because that has a lot of benefits,” Ekblom-Bak said. “But when they are in the office, they should try to interrupt sitting as often as possible,” she said.
59．What are the possible bad effects of sitting for a long time
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60．What is the next step for the current research on sitting long hours
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61．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Sitting for long periods is bad for your health. However, doing exercise once a day is enough to get rid of the impact of sitting too much.
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62．What habits do you think are good for your health Why
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阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
My dad is a kind, gentle man, and a man of few words. Throughout my life, he offered advice rarely. But the words were always appropriate to the situation I was facing.
As a teen when I struggled with making sense of the world around me, he said, “All things are relative.” He taught me the right view of the world. When I was offered the opportunity to be a manager of an organization as an undergraduate student, I asked him for advice because he was a senior manager of a large company. His advice was simple, “Only when you become the manager can you have a vision for how you can make the organization better; management isn’t about power and it’s about leadership.” I learned what I needed was not only to be responsible for my team but also to have leading ability.
My dad is 86 now, living on his own and enjoying life while struggling with the challenges that aging brings. He keeps a positive attitude despite long pain and the losses that come in life. Although we live quite far away from each other, we talk daily on the phone, and he shares the joys of my young family. As I tell him how we’re heading off cycling or on a trip or out to play tennis, now his typical response is, “Do it while you can.” This is very important. We can’t be sure of the future. My father’s advice is like the ancient dictum (格言) of “ carpe diem”— seize the day and enjoy it to the fullest.
My dad rarely “lectured me”. He trusted me, and helped me when I needed help. His patience and wisdom have been true gifts in my life. As I doubt my ability and my motivation, I recall his most recent gift of wisdom, “Do it while you can”. It’s enough to “just get me started”.
63．What is the father like in the author’s eyes (No more than 15 words)
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64．What qualities did the author learn from father’s advice (No more than 5 words)
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65．What is the purpose of the author’s father talking with him on the phone every day (No more than 10 words)
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66．How do you understand the underlined word in the paragraph 4 (1 word)
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67．Do you like the author’s father And explain reasons. (No more than 20 words)
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Choking happens when an object lodges in the throat or windpipe blocking the flow of air. In adults, a piece of food is usually to blame. Young children often choke on small objects. Choking is life-threatening. It cuts off oxygen to the brain. Give first aid as quickly as possible if you or someone else is choking.
Watch for these signs of choking:
● One or both hands clutched to the throat
● A look of panic, shock or confusion
● Inability to talk
● Strained or noisy breathing
● Squeaky sounds when trying to breathe
● Cough, which may either be weak or forceful
● Skin, lips and nails that change color turning blue or gray
● Loss of consciousness
If a choking person can cough forcefully, let the person keep coughing.
Coughing might naturally remove the stuck object.
If a person can’t cough, talk, cry or laugh forcefully, give first aid to the person.
The American Red Cross recommends the following steps:
● Give five back blows. Stand to the side and just behind a choking adult. For a child, kneel down behind. Place your arm across the person’s chest to support the person’s body. Bend the person over at the waist to face the ground. Strike five separate times between the person’s shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
● Give five abdominal thrusts. If back blows don’t remove the stuck object, give five abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver.
● Alternate between five blows and five thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.
Some sources only teach the abdominal thrust. It’s OK not to use back blows if you haven’t learned the back-blow technique. Both approaches are acceptable for adults and children older than age 1.
68．What may cause an adult’s choking
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69．Why is choking life-threatening
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70．When someone gets choked, what is an urgent need
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71．How can you judge whether a person is being choked
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72．When do you need to give five back blows and five abdominal thrusts alternatively
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阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
One night, during the first of my eldest son’s three basketball games, we happened to be sitting next to a lady with a young son. The little boy looked slightly younger than my youngest son. At one point in the game, the little guy looked over to my son, and said, “Wanna be my friend ” My husband leaned over to tell me what he heard. I spent the next 20 minutes taking pictures of my oldest son on the court, and my youngest son, with his new buddy, playing games two seats down from where I sat. It was a heartwarming scene and reminded me how easy it can be to make new friends.
A few hours earlier, we went to a downtown cafe for an afternoon treat. There were no free tables for four, so we took a table for two, and crowded into the small space, each taking a bite of everyone else’s order. We were loud.
We were very likely annoying the college students with open laptops, drinking coffee and working hard to finish midterm papers. One such young lady came over to our table and said, “I have more room at my table. I am happy to trade with you guys so you can spread out.” It was a simple act but it showed a selfless heart. We politely refused her offer, but her kindness stuck with me for hours after it happened.
These are just two of everyday kindnesses I often take for granted. Though often neglected by us, these small acts of service, friendliness and human care are what it takes to make the world go round.
73．What was heart - warming according to Paragraph 1 (no more than 10 words)
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74．What did the lady in the cafe offer (no more than 10 words)
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75．What does the underlined word “neglected” in Paragraph 4 probably mean (1 word)
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76．What does the author try to express through the passage (no more than 10 words)
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77．Which of the two stories touches you more And give your reasons. (no more than 25 Words)
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阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
I was engaged in my daily job search, and an ad seemed to appear suddenly. It was about a job that was within walking distance of my home, and I found I met all its requirements. I thought it was just perfect for me.
“I want that job,” I whispered to myself, and then tried to gather some confidence. “That job has my name on it.”
Anyone who has been out of work for a period knows how badly job loss can affect one’s self-esteem. One moment, I was an important person in the company; the next moment, thanks to internal restructuring (内部改革), I was deemed surplus. It was quite a shock. I began to question my ability and myself.
But now, for this perfect job, I pulled up my resume and composed what I hoped was a perfect application. As I pushed “Send”, I closed my eyes and told myself with every ounce of certainty I had, “I’ve got this job.” Luckily, I received an e-mail inviting me to an interview. I was delighted!
“I know this is my job,” I spoke the words to my reflection in the mirror on the day of my interview. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel a bit nervous, but I knew that I was going to put my best foot forward and make a great impression.
It was a beautiful summer day, and the sunshine seemed to energize me. I was led into a conference room where the department managers greeted me. They had my resume in front of them and took notes as I answered their questions. What I had seen in the office appealed to me, and I could already picture myself sitting at my desk. A sense of belonging filled me.
By the end of the week, the desired call arrived, and my dream became a reality. I accepted the job, and my heart jumped for joy.
78．How did the author respond to the employment ad (no more than 5 words)
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79．How can we understand the underlined part in Paragraph 3 (no more than 8 words)
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80．What did the author do on the beautiful summer day (no more than 5 words)
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81．What happened to the author by the end of the week (no more than 10 words)
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82．What do you think of the author’s job hunting Please explain why. (no more than 20 words)
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阅读下面短文,并根据短文内容完成下列各题。
Born in 1949, Diana Nyad took an early interest in swimming as a sport and was a Florida State High School swimming champion. Like many young athletes, she had Olympic dreams, but a serious illness kept her from competing in the Games. The disappointment didn’t stop her from going forward. Instead, she became interested in marathon swimming. A brilliant athlete, she was well-conditioned for spending long periods of time in the water. As a long-distance swimmer, she would compete against herself and the obstacles presented by distance, danger, cold, and exhaustion.
For ten years Nyad devoted herself to becoming one of the world’s best long-distance swimmers. In 1970, she swam a ten-mile marathon in Lake Ontario, setting the women’s record for the course. In 1972 she set another record by swimming 102.5 miles from an island in the Bahamas to the coast of Florida. Then she broke a third record when swimming around Manhattan Island in 1975.
Nyad attempted to swim the distance between Florida and Cuba in 1978. Though the span of water is less than 100 miles wide, it is rough and dangerous. After battling the water for two days, she had to give up for the sake of her own health and safety. Even so, she impressed the world with her courage and strong desire to succeed. For Nyad her strength of purpose was just as important as reaching Cuba. She believed she had touched the other shore.
When Nyad ended her career as a swimmer, she continued to try new things--travelling the world as a reporter, writing books and giving public speeches about her life. Diana Nyad works to inspire others, just as she did when she swam the waters of the world.
83．What prevented Nyad from taking part in the Olympic Games (Not more than 5 words)
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84．What does the underlined word “obstacles” mean (1 word)
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85．What achievement did Nyad make in 1970 (Not more than 10 words.)
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86．Why did Nyad believe that she had touched the other shore (Not more than 15 words)
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87．Please explain how you are inspired by Nyad. (Not more than 20 words)
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参考答案：
1．Because they help us learn about our ancestors, their living and culture./Because they give us insight and evidence of the past civilization. 2．The importance of historical sites. 3．Tourism can bring economic benefits which are used to restore the historical sites, so we should remove the limitations on tourism. According to the passage, unchecked tourism can damage them seriously. 4．Possible version:
We should visit world heritage sites in a responsible and sustainable way. We must follow tourism rules, including that we mustn’t paint, carve or climb at will. Additionally, we can stop other tourists from behaving badly. Only when everyone takes action can we complete this great project.
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了历史遗址的作用以及意义，指出许多联合国教科文组织的遗产地正面临威胁，我们应该通过有效的手段帮助保护他们。
1．考查细节理解。根据第一段“There are many historical sites and places in the world that give us insight and evidence of the past civilization. These sites help us learn about our ancestors, their living and culture. These sites can be called common or universal heritage (遗产) of humankind and our world heritage. (世界上有许多历史遗迹和地方给我们提供了过去文明的洞察力和证据。这些遗址帮助我们了解我们的祖先，他们的生活和文化。这些遗址可以被称为人类的共同或普遍遗产和我们的世界遗产)”可知，许多历史遗迹可以被称为世界遗产是因为它们帮助我们了解我们的祖先，他们的生活和文化。/因为它们给了我们对过去文明的洞察和证据。故答案为Because they help us learn about our ancestors, their living and culture./Because they give us insight and evidence of the past civilization.
2．考查主旨大意。根据第二段“These sites from the past civilizations are for all humans. We must live in them today and also pass them on to future generations. They teach us about our past and represent the great achievements of our ancestors and make us proud. World heritage has historical, cultural and economic significance. It has exceptional value and importance for humankind from history, science and arts points of view and must be cared for. (这些来自过去文明的遗址是给所有人类的。我们今天必须生活在它们之中，也要把它们传给后代。它们告诉我们我们的过去，代表了我们祖先的伟大成就，让我们感到自豪。世界遗产具有历史、文化和经济意义。从历史、科学和艺术的角度来看，它对人类具有特殊的价值和重要性，必须得到照顾)”可知，第二段的主旨是历史遗迹的重要性。故答案为The importance of historical sites.
3．考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段“Another way to play our part is to shoulder travel responsibility Tourism can generate funds for the restoration of historical sites but at the same time unchecked tourism can damage them seriously. (另一种发挥我们作用的方式是承担旅游责任。旅游可以为历史遗迹的修复产生资金，但同时，不受限制的旅游会严重损害它们)”可知，错误的部分是“remove the limitations on tourism”，因为不受限制的旅游会严重损害历史遗址。故答案为Tourism can bring economic benefits which are used to restore the historical sites, so we should remove the limitations on tourism. According to the passage, unchecked tourism can damage them seriously.
4．考查开放题。根据“我们能做些什么来承担保护世界遗产的责任？”可回答我们应该以负责任和可持续的方式参观世界遗产。我们必须遵守旅游规则，包括不能随意画画、雕刻或攀爬。此外，我们可以阻止其他游客的不良行为。只有每个人都行动起来，我们才能完成这项伟大的工程。故答案为We should visit world heritage sites in a responsible and sustainable way. We must follow tourism rules, including that we mustn’t paint, carve or climb at will. Additionally, we can stop other tourists from behaving badly. Only when everyone takes action can we complete this great project.
5．It was used for trading. 6．Tourists can engage themselves in the historical atmosphere of the city by walking through the Old Port or the Plains of Abraham. 7．Quebec is imbued with history and surrounded by the only fortifications north of Mexico, which makes Quebec a unique city. 8．First, imbued with history and surrounded by the only fortifications north of Mexico, Quebec City is truly a place like no other. Second, Quebec City is so picturesque. Third, there are so many adorable shops, cafes and restaurants.
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了魁北克市。
5．考查细节理解。根据第一段中“It all started in 1535, when Jacques Cartier landed here, and the first trading port was created in what is now Quebec.(一切始于1535年，雅克·卡地亚登陆这里，第一个贸易港口在现在的魁北克建立。)”可知，魁北克在古代是贸易港口，是用来作贸易的，故填It was used for trading.
6．考查细节理解。根据第一段中“But walking through the Old Port or the Plains of Abraham is perhaps the best way to feel and breathe in the historical atmosphere of the city.(但是，穿过旧港口或亚伯拉罕平原，也许是感受和呼吸这座城市历史氛围的最佳方式。)”可知，游客穿过旧港口或亚伯拉罕平原，是感受和呼吸这座城市历史氛围的最佳方式。故填Tourists can engage themselves in the historical atmosphere of the city by walking through the Old Port or the Plains of Abraham.
7．考查细节理解题。根据第二段中“Imbued with history and surrounded by the only fortifications north of Mexico, it is truly a place like no other.(充满历史气息，被墨西哥北部唯一的防御工事所包围，这真是一个独一无二的地方。)”可知，充满历史气息，被墨西哥北部唯一的防御工事所包围使魁北克成为一个独特的城市，故填Quebec is imbued with history and surrounded by the only fortifications north of Mexico, which makes it a unique city.
8．开放试题。答案不唯一。通读全文可知，文章从历史，地理位置，建筑，风景等不同的角度描述了魁北克市，考生可以从不同的角度列举人们选择来魁北克市旅游的原因，注意题目要求最少列举三条。参考答案如下：First, imbued with history and surrounded by the only fortifications north of Mexico, Quebec City is truly a place like no other. Second, Quebec City is so picturesque. Third, there are so many adorable shops, cafes and restaurants.
9．This is a coverage. 10．Because the data haven't detected any new variants of concern and the COVID-19 situation in both China and Canada has improved. 11．Individuals should wear well-constructed and well-fitted masks in public。 12．The government will adjust measures to protect the health and safety of people in Canada.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是加拿大政府为确保加拿大人的健康与安全，釆取的谨慎又有步骤地边境调整政策。
9．考查推理判断。根据首段中的“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect the health and safety of Canadians, the Government of Canada has taken a prudent and measured approach to adjusting border measures.(在2019冠状病毒病大流行期间，为了保护加拿大人的健康和安全，加拿大政府采取了谨慎和慎重的方法来调整边境措施。)”以及下文“Today, the Government of Canada announced it will remove those temporary measures.(今天，加拿大政府宣布将取消这些临时措施。)”可知，本文报道的是加拿大政府为确保加拿大人的安全与健康而采取的边境政策的调整，从今天开始取消临时措施，所以此文应为新闻报道。故答案为This is a coverage。
10．考查细节理解。根据第三段“Since Canada and other countries put in place temporary border measures in January 2023, data from China, the international community, and wastewater sampling conducted in Canada, have not detected any new variants of concern. In addition, the COVID-19 situation in both China and Canada has improved, and the Canadian healthcare systems remain stable.(自加拿大和其他国家于2023年1月实施临时边境措施以来，来自中国、国际社会以及在加拿大进行的唾液采样的数据未发现任何令人担忧的新变种。此外，中国和加拿大的新冠肺炎疫情都有所好转，加拿大的医疗体系保持稳定。)”可知，自釆取边境临时政策以来，中国及加拿大疫情得到改善，且加拿大医疗系统稳定，所以加拿大取消了中国大陆入加拿大需检查COVID-19检测结果的政策。故答案为Because the data haven't detected any new variants of concern and the COVID-19 situation in both China and Canada has improved。
11．考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to recommend that individuals wear well-constructed and well-fitted masks during their travel on planes and in airports, or other crowded indoor settings.(加拿大公共卫生署继续建议个人在飞机上、机场或其他拥挤的室内环境中佩戴构造精良、合适的口罩。)”可知，加拿大公共卫生部建议人们在公共场合配戴口罩。故答案是Individuals should wear well-constructed and well-fitted masks in public。
12．考查细节理解。根据尾段中的“The Government of Canada will not hesitate to adjust measures to protect the health and safety of people in Canada, should it be required.(如果需要，加拿大政府将毫不犹豫地调整措施，以保护加拿大人民的健康和安全。)”可知，如果出现新的变异，加拿大政府将立刻调整措施保护加拿大人民的安全与健康。故答案是The government will adjust measures to protect the health and safety of people in Canada。
13．To go on to take more courses./To take more courses. 14．Her age. 15．Sitting in class for a long time. 16．Determined and unusual.
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了Lillian Hanson年轻的时候想读大学，因为经济原因和家庭原因未能实现，但她从未忘记自己的梦想，在年老的时候顺利进入大学学习课程，以自身的经历和精神赢得其他学生的赞许。
13．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Mrs. Hanson, a rather unusual student, plans to go on to take more courses after she gets her degree.（Hanson太太是一个与众不同的学生，她计划在获得学位后继续学习更多的课程。）”可知，在获得学位后，Lillian Hanson计划继续学习更多课程。故答案为To go on to take more courses.或To take more courses.。
14．细节理解题。根据第二段中“What sets Lillian Hanson apart from the college crowd is her age — 73 years.（让Lillian Hanson从大学生人群中脱颖而出的是她的年龄——73岁。）”可知，Lillian Hanson之所以和她的同学不同是因为她的年龄。故答案为Her age.。
15．细节理解题。根据第三段中“She finds the hardest part of going back to school at her age is to be sitting in class for long periods of time.（她发现，在她这个年纪回到学校最困难的部分是长时间坐在教室里。）”可知，Lillian Hanson认为回到学校最困难的部分在于在教室中久坐。故答案为Sitting in class for a long time.。
16．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，Lillian Hanson年轻的时候想读大学，因为经济原因和家庭原因未能实现，但她从未忘记自己的梦想，在年老的时候顺利进入大学学习课程，她不同于常人，坚定地追寻梦想。故答案为Determined and unusual.。
17．The beat he found online. 18．He recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road”. 19．Lil Nas says his newfound fame is so overwhelming that he wishes he had done things quite differently. Because he’s enjoying the ride. 20．He is creative, because he created a song from a beat found online. He is determined because he recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road” to solve the problem brought by spotlight.
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是Lil Nas X成名的经历和他的奋斗历程。
17．考查细节理解。根据第三段的“One night, he found a beat online that made him think of a “loner cowboy runaway” He bought the beat for $30 and built a song around it. Soon after, he released “Old Town Road”. (一天晚上，他在网上发现了一个节奏，让他想到了一个“孤独的牛仔逃跑”。他花了30美元买下了这个节奏，并围绕它创作了一首歌。不久之后，他发行了Old Town Road。)”可知，激发了Lil Nas创作“Old Town Road”的是他在网上找到的节奏，故答案为The beat he found online.
18．考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段的“But Lil Nas emerged stronger from the hurdles. He recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road” that shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for a record-breaking 19 weeks. (但Lil Nas克服了重重障碍，变得更加坚强。他找来一位乡村歌手和他一起混音Old Town Road，这首歌登上了公告牌百强单曲榜的榜首，并破纪录地保持了19周。)”可知，Lil Nas通过请来一位乡村歌手和他一起混音Old Town Road来克服聚光灯带来的挑战，故答案为He recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road”.
19．考查细节理解。根据最后一段的“He has more music on the way, and he says although his newfound fame can be overwhelming, he’s enjoying the ride. (他有更多的音乐在路上，他说，虽然他的新名声可能是压倒性的，他很享受这个过程。)”可知，他很享受这个过程，并没有希望自己当初的做法完全不同，因此错误的部分的“he wishes he had done things quite differently”，故答案为Lil Nas says his newfound fame is so overwhelming that he wishes he had done things quite differently. Because he’s enjoying the ride.
20．推理判断题。根据第三段的“One night, he found a beat online that made him think of a “loner cowboy runaway”. He bought the beat for $30 and built a song around it. Soon after, he released “Old Town Road”. (一天晚上，他在网上发现了一个节奏，这让他想到了一个“孤独的牛仔逃跑”。他花了30美元买下了这个节奏，并围绕它创作了一首歌。不久之后，他发行了Old Town Road。)”可知，他从一个网上发现的节奏创作了一首歌，说明他有创造力；根据倒数第三段的“But Lil Nas emerged stronger from the hurdles. (但Lil Nas克服了重重障碍，变得更加坚强。)”可知，他意志坚定，故答案为He is creative, because he created a song from a beat found online. He is determined because he recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road” to solve the problem brought by spotlight.
21．Others’/Other kids’ portraits looked so professional and/but his looked so amateur. 22．His childhood dream; His belief that painting is a forgiving art; The inspiration he got from Basquiat; The fact that he could channel pain into art. 23．The author has always wanted to paint beautiful pictures, so he tried to meet society’s standards.
So he just decided to change what beauty looked like, and he changed what beauty meant to him.
So he changed what beauty looked like.
So he changed what beauty meant to him.
But he didn’t try to meet the society’s standards. 24．I use singing to express beauty. By singing my favorite songs, I can voice my passion and appreciation towards beautiful things in life. Besides, any musical elements like lyrics, melody or rhyme can be expressive, conveying beauty and enjoyment to the audience.
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了我小的时候不擅长绘画，因为我一直想画出美丽的画，所以我决定改变美丽的样子，我开始带着情感创作抽象画，并且不管这些画在世人的眼中是否美好，我都喜欢我的作品。
21．考查细节理解。根据第二段“I remember looking at other portraits thinking,“We were given the same skills, why do theirs look so professional and mine looks so amateur ”（记得看到其他肖像时，我想，“我们被赋予了同样的技能，为什么他们的看起来如此专业，而我的看起