阅读理解-应用文+记叙文-2023年北京市高考英语一模、二模试题分项汇编
专题03 阅读理解-应用文+记叙文
二模汇编
Passage 1
（2023·北京顺义·统考二模）We’re happy you will be joining us at UW-Stout! Your next step is to attend First-Year Registration and Orientation (FYRO) (迎新会) running from 7:45 a. m. to 4:40 p. m. Students should select a date that allows them to be present for the entire day. Invitations will be sent by email starting February 20.
Recommended On-Campus Dates
·June 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9
·June 12, 13, 14 or 16
·June 19, 20, 21 or 23
Make-Up Dates
Email us to request one of these make-up dates.
·July 20 or 21
What to Expect
Students and their guests will be separated for most of the day.
Students will: Guests will:
·Connect with peers.·Meet their first-year advisor. ·Understand their academic plan and expectations of college. ·Understand their financial responsibilities and how to pay for school. ·Understand the importance of involvement and how to get involved with student organizations. ·Be familiar with campus resources. ·Be excited about starting their time at Stout! ·Understand their role in their student’s success.·Understand their student’s financial responsibilities and paying for school. ·Feel comfortable with their student living on campus. ·Know that their student will be supported to live a healthy lifestyle. ·Know that their student will be safe on campus.
Before Your Attendance
Complete the placement tests at least one week prior to your scheduled registration date. Testing information will be sent to students' email on or after March 15.
Download these apps, which will help you to be successful in college life.
·Canvas Student: our online classroom.
·Navigate: to help schedule appointments with your advisor, view to-do items and more!
·Multi-Factor Authentication: to enhance the security of your account by checking on your identity when logging into many of our UW-Stout accounts.
1．Students are advised to attend FYRO on ______.
A．February 20 B．June 19 C．July 21 D．March 15
2．Attending FYRO, both students and their guests will ______.
A．meet first-year advisor
B．know students’ academic plan
C．have an idea of students' education cost
D．be clear about how to participate in organizations
3．What are students required to do before attending FYRO
A．Complete the placement tests 5 days ahead.
B．Take some online classes on Canvas Student.
C．Schedule first-year college life with apps on the phone.
D．Download Multi-Factor Authentication for account security.
Passage 2
（2023·北京顺义·统考二模）When I was 7 and Stevie was 6, our parents taught us how to play chess and other games. Playing games was our life back then. Stevie and I were very competitive in everything.
We got older and better so our games were more intense, but also more exciting. The strange thing is that I enjoyed the games vastly and was happy for my brother when he won. But afterwards, I felt my well-being threatened, and then my confidence suffered.
When I was 10 years old I wanted to be successful at my talents. One day, a light came on in my head. I had to find something Stevie couldn’t do. It would have to be unique in every way. Before long, I got Jimmy Nelson’s record on “How to Become a Ventriloquist (腹语师)” and I practiced faithfully every day. After sum vacation, I did my first show for my class. The response was favorable. I performed for family get-togethers and did shows on a number of occasions to practice my new skill.
It isn’t easy learning ventriloquism. The difficult part was developing the voice, because at first, it was soft and hard to hear. I memorized the routines and performed more. With time, I got better responses. The loud laughter was nonstop, in addition to the applause.
Four years later, my mother purchased a professional ventriloquial figure, which I named. Freddie O’Sullivan. He was lifelike, with moving eyes, moving eyebrows, and could stick out his tongue. Treating Freddie like a real person enhanced my performance.
In college, Freddie was well known. He would tell people that he was the only guy that could sleep in the girl’s dormitory. Over the years, I won many talent awards.
One time, an elderly man looked at Freddie attentively and asked him where he got his trousers. The audience nearby had tears in their eyes. I didn’t know what was going on until I was told later the gentleman hadn’t spoken for 20 years.
Thanks to my brother, I created a lifetime with Freddie.
4．How did the author feel at first when Stevie won a game
A．Delighted. B．Confused. C．Depressed. D．Surprised.
5．Why did the author decide to learn ventriloquism
A．To have a special talent better than her brother.
B．To record her intense and competitive childhood.
C．To gain her parents’ favor in family get-togethers.
D．To bring joyous laughter to people around her.
6．What do we know about Freddie O’Sullivan
A．Freddie trained the author professionally.
B．Freddie inspired an old man to restart to talk.
C．Freddie took the place of the author’s brother.
D．Freddie disturbed others in the girl’s dormitory.
7．According to the passage, which words can best describe the author
A．Generous and grateful. B．Modest and responsible.
C．Patient and warmhearted. D．Sensitive and determined.
Passage 3
（2023·北京丰台·统考二模）Become a Competent Medical Writer in 4 Weeks!
Hurry! This offer ends soon! Claim your spot TODAY!
Three years ago, I started a family and have experienced financial stress since then. I could pay my bills alright, but that was all I could do. I couldn’t even afford a family holiday.
Fortunately, I discovered medical writing. I learned that it was about writing scientific documents. And I felt I had the necessary skills to start medical writing as a side hustle (副业). By the end of the year, I had my first contract as a freelance medical writer. I felt really secure financially and career-wise.
Today, we’ve observed more medical writers are wanted. So, in collaboration with some colleagues, we’ve prepared the most important lessons to help you become a competent medical writer: (By Alex)
The Complete Medical Writing Training
This online course is perfect for people with a life science degree. Here’s the full course outline.
Week 1 The scientific writing process
Introduction to medical writing: Learn about medical writing and decide your path The writing process: How to write the scientific document in four simple steps Researching to write: Find reliable sources easily to inform your medical writing and identify brilliant ideas from the literature
Week 2 Writing effectively
Outlining to write: The simplest strategy to structure any document perfectly for easier writing and better flow
Referencing: Learn when to cite and how to use common referencing styles and automate your referencing using online tools
Week 3 Other essentials
Scientific research: Update yourself on various clinical research approaches, designs and methods for better medical writing output
Essential biostatistics: How to use common statistical terms from the medical literature correctly in your writing
Week 4 Writing assignments
There are 8 marked writing assignments with feedback to help you improve your writing.
8．Why did Alex start medical writing
A．To improve medical skills. B．To have more leisure time.
C．To get out of financial trouble. D．To prepare for the writing training.
9．What will people learn by attending the courses
A．The ways of evaluating the assignments.
B．The steps of writing a scientific document.
C．The skills in using online writing correction tools.
D．The strategies for structuring medical knowledge.
10．What’s the main purpose of the passage
A．To attract people to the training course.
B．To share the content of the writing course.
C．To introduce the benefits of medical writing.
D．To emphasize the importance of medical writing.
Passage 4
（2023·北京丰台·统考二模）When I was little, my dad would let me sit beside him on the porch while he painted. He would tell me how the cow by itself is just a cow, and the meadow by itself is just grass and flowers, and the sun peeking through the trees is just a beam of light, but put them all together and you’ve got magic.
I understood what he was saying, but I’ve never felt what he was saying until one day when I was up in the sycamore tree to rescue a kite stuck in the branches. It was a long way up, but I thought I’d give it a shot. I started climbing. Then I looked down. And suddenly I got dizzy and weak. I was miles off the ground! But the kite was still beyond my reach. I caught my breath and forced myself to concentrate on the kite as I climbed up.
When I had the kite free, I needed a minute to rest. That’s when the fear of being up so high began to lift, and in its place came the most amazing feeling that I was flying. Just soaring above the earth, sailing among the clouds.
Then I began to notice how wonderful the breeze smelled. It seemed like sunshine and wild grass and rain! I couldn’t stop breathing it in, filling my lungs again and again with the sweetest smell I’d ever known.
I never got over the view. I kept thinking of what it felt like to be up so high in that tree. I wanted to see it, to feel it, again. And again.
It wasn’t long before I wasn’t afraid of being up so high and found the spot that became my spot. I could sit there for hours, just looking out at the world. Sunsets were amazing. Some days they’d be purple and pink, some days they’d be a blazing orange, setting fire to clouds across the horizon.
It was on a day like that when my father’s notion (观念) moved from my head to my heart. The view from my sycamore was more than rooftops and clouds and wind and colors combined.
And I started marveling (惊奇) at how I was feeling both humble and majestic. How was that possible How could I be so full of peace and full of wonder
It was magic.
11．Why did the author climb up the sycamore tree
A．To play in the tree. B．To get a trapped kite.
C．To prove her courage. D．To practice climbing skills.
12．The author’s climbing experience was.
A．unusual but painful B．competitive and imaginative
C．adventurous but rewarding D．well-planned and interesting
13．Why did the author like being up high in the tree
A．Because the tree had the sweetest smell.
B．Because it could help her to concentrate.
C．Because her father encouraged her to do so.
D．Because she could enjoy more than good views.
14．What message does the author want to convey
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Positive action leads to happiness.
C．Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.
D．The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Passage5
（2023·北京东城·统考二模）Pacific Science Center fieldtrips have gone virtual! Bring the fun and excitement of a PacSci fieldtrip to your students while engaging them with enriching content designed to enhance your curriculum (课程) and arouse their curiosity. PacSci’s educators join your classroom live from our Curiosity Studio, and lead students through live sessions featuring some of your favorite STEAM activities. Each program is 40 minutes long. We may be able to accommodate shorter or longer programs to fit your needs!
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Piece of Mind
Cost: $ 300
Maximum Number of Participants: 40
Best for Grades: 6-10
Description: Be inspired by the power of the brain as students learn how it controls memory, movement, and sight. Discover how the brain functions through live activities and fun puzzles, and see a real human brain sample!
Stick the Landing
Cost: $500 (includes 3 sessions)
Maximum Number of Participants: 30
Best for Grades: 9-12
Description: Over the course of 3 sessions, use the steps of the engineering design process to build a model of a Mar slander. Dive into past and future missions to Mars and carefully consider the criteria and restrictions for real Mars missions. Learn how engineers are just one of the many careers that contribute to complex solar system missions.
Night Sky Tonight
Cost Varies by Group Size
·1-99 participants: $ 250
·100-199 participants: $ 350
·200+participants: $550
Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited
Best for Grades: 3-12
Description: Become a true backyard astronomer. Learn how living on a giant spinning ball changes what can be seen each night. Discover how to find stars, and even how the sky can be used to find directions!
Ecosystem Investigators
Cost: $ 200
Maximum Number of Participants: 50
Best for Grades: 3-8
Description: Work as a team to create a virtual ecosystem model revealing how living and non-living parts connect and interact in an aquatic (水生的) environment. Using new knowledge about ecosystem interactions, become a wetland scientist and explore the relationship between organisms in a real pond sample. For more details, please check out our Program Requirements.
15．What can we learn about Pacific Science Center fieldtrips
A．Each program is for one certain grade.
B．The expense for each program varies.
C．The length for each program is unchangeable.
D．Every program has a max number of participants.
16．Cooperation is needed in the program .
A．Piece of Mind B．Stick the Landing
C．Nigh tSky Tonight D．Ecosystem Investigators
17．The passage is intended for .
A．tour guides B．research scientists
C．school teachers D．program designers
Passage6
（2023·北京东城·统考二模）Run by Society for Science, Regeneron Science Talent Search is a premier science and math competition for high-school seniors. One of the winners of this year is 17-year-oldE than Wong, who tries to improve existing technology. His focus: airplanes.
Nearly all planes have a tail. The tail keeps the plane’s nose from suddenly changing direction during a turn. The structure adds stability but weighs the plane down. Tailless-designed airplane wings could serve the same function as the tail, as well as cutting the environmental cost of air travel. But there’s a catch. Those wings must twist(弯曲) in a very precise way that makes them hard to produce.
Ethan became fascinated by this kind of airplane design when he saw a video of NASA’s Prandtl-D aircraft gliding gracefully through the air without a tail. “I just thought that was really cool,” says Ethan. He wondered if he could find a simpler way to achieve the same tailless flight.
“Essentially what I did was just trial and error,” Ethan says. Using a computer model of an airplane wing, he adjusted the angle of twist along the wing until it could achieve tailless flight. Usually, such a wing requires a continuous distribution of wing twist. But he could achieve a similar effect with wings that had just a few sections of twist. “It’s super easy to make,” Ethan says.
In his garage, Ethan built model airplanes using rubber materials and packing tape totes this design. “Seeing the plane in the air was pretty cool,” Ethan says. “It just flew really, really well.”
Lighter, more efficient planes could open the door to other air travel innovations. “It’s been a long-term goal of mine to build a solar plane that can fly through the day powered by solar panels on its wings,” Ethan says. “It is absolutely possible for a really efficient plane.”
To other teens who have big engineering ideas to explore, Ethan always says, “Don’t ever give up.” Even when some machinery feels impossible to understand, it help store member that the world’s greatest inventors are only human, too. “Also, just make sure you love whatever you do,” Ethan adds. “That’ll make pursuing everything a lot easier.”
18．What is one advantage of the tailless airplane
A．It makes aircraft design easier.
B．It is environmentally friendly.
C．It reduces production costs.
D．It promotes flight stability.
19．What drew Ethan’s attention to the tailless airplane design
A．The breakthrough in aircraft materials.
B．The flight of an aircraft in a video.
C．The prize for original design.
D．The desire for innovation.
20．In Ethan’s opinion, what help inventors realize their dreams
A．Ambition and efficiency.
B．Enthusiasm and responsibility.
C．Passion and determination.
D．Confidence and independence.
Passage 7
（2023·北京海淀·统考二模）Whether you’re managing medications, daily vitamins or other oral treatments, LiveFine takes the guesswork out of your routine with the ultimate efficiency and reliability system.
This WiFi-enabled Smart Organizer makes taking, tracking,and managing your medication simple—easy dosage templates (药剂模板)allow you to dispense(分配)pills anywhere from once up to nine times a day. 28 spacious sections hold multiple pills, tablets, and capsules in each part, removing the need for regular refills, which is perfect for prescriptions, supplements, vitamins, aspirin, antibiotics, etc.
The user guide provides comprehensive instructions for how to set up. In short, just fill the slots, install your preferred rings, and receive alerts. You can even customize audio and visual device alerts— plus notifications, alarms, and reminders and make missed doses a thing of the past! Just choose from multiple unique device alarm tones and adjust the volume to meet your precise needs.
Use the LiveFine mobile app reminders for added reliability, which takes patient monitoring to another level, with notifications when medications are taken or the dispenser cover is opened. Plus, the app provides simple review of past doses, with times recorded for each administered dose and an ultra-convenient remote monitoring option to help your family members and caregivers check on your progress straight from their phones.
Discover peace of mind with the dispenser that does it all—click here and add a LiveFine Smart WiFi Pill Dispenser to your cart today!
Extended LiveFine Features ListSecure Cover The transparent design makes monitoring pills easy, while the lid’s manual key lock enhances security to prevent theft, spills, and mix-ups. Effortless Setup Just add your device to the app with a click. Then plan with simple button controls and an XLLCD display that make timing easy. Easy-Read LCD An LCD screen provides first-glance updates on the current time, upcoming alerts, battery life, and more. Large buttons, letters, and numbers are great for seniors. Plug-in Usage with Short Term Backup Battery Powered by included Type-C cable with rechargeable battery for backup power that supports 2-3 days use of device, in case of unexpected power outages.
21．LiveFine is a device that can____.
A．ensure efficient medical refills
B．reduce the need to see a doctor
C．remind users to track their daily routine
D．make it easier for users to take medicine
22．How can a LiveFine mobile app help the users
A．By recording users’dosage activities.
B．By personalizing users’ rings and alerts.
C．By opening the dispenser cover remotely.
D．By keeping record of the symptoms of users.
23．What additional feature does the device have
A．Its backup battery lasts for a week.
B．Its buttons prevent mix-ups of medicine.
C．Its lid reminds users to take medicine in time.
D．Its LCD screen makes it friendly to the elderly.
Passage 8
（2023·北京海淀·统考二模）When the need for information technology service arises, it can be a stressful moment—the user is locked out of their computer, or a program isn’t working properly. But if you ask anyone in the MIT departments of Chemistry and Physics, or the News Office—the Institute divisions that are fortunate enough to have Greg Walton as their IT service provider, they’ll acknowledge that not only is Walton the best, but whatever the issue is, he will see it through until all involved are satisfied with the outcome. Walton usually arrives on the scene with endless positive energy that transforms a technical annoyance into an enjoyable interaction, regardless of how many other IT fires he has already put out that day.
The qualities that make him a star employee extend far beyond the campus. After spending his early years in foster care, Walton lived with his great-grandmother, but mostly, he was left to support himself. While many children might, understandably, lie flat under such unsupervised circumstances, Walton excelled academically and athletically at high school. He became the first person in his family to graduate from high school, and enrolled in college.
Walton seized the chance to enroll in Year Up, a program aiming to close the “opportunity divide” by providing young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Walton remains an active ambassador for the organization.
In June of 2007,armed with shining recommendations, Walton was hired as a temp (临时工) at MIT.He eventually worked his way up to where he is today—an invaluable asset (不可或缺的人) to three departments.“I do feel lucky to work at MIT,” he says.“I’ve had the ability to tour the country sharing my story in hopes that some people may be inspired and employers may see young adults with tough backgrounds differently.”
In addition to Year Up, he is involved with a number of organizations committed to helping young adults overcome their troubled pasts. This desire to have a positive impact on people’s lives extends seamlessly into his work at MIT. “Giving back is very important to me,” Walton says. “So many people have invested their time and energy into helping me, so I feel it would be an injustice not to do so.”
24．Staff members in MIT sing high praise for Walton mainly because________.
A．he enjoys interacting with his clients
B．he knows how to put out fires for others
C．he solves problems with a positive attitude
D．he is good at developing computer programs
25．What do we know about Walton before he went to college
A．He depended on his great-grandma for a living.
B．He stood out in study and sports in high school.
C．He lay flat just like other unsupervised children.
D．He was supported by foster care for better education.
26．Why did Walton get involved with a lot of organizations
A．To share his troubled past with young adults.
B．To pay back to society by helping young adults.
C．To advise businesses to treat young adults fairly.
D．To promote education equality among young adults.
27．What can we conclude from Walton’s story
A．One good turn deserves another.
B．Opportunities favor the prepared mind.
C．Education is a powerful weapon to change the world.
D．One’s future is defined by his efforts, not by his origin.
Passage 9
（2023·北京朝阳·统考二模）Columbia Engineering’s Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE) is a selective pre-college program for high school students and recent graduates. SHAPE is tailored for students with a gift for STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each 3-week session offers college-level, project-based courses in engineering taught by celebrated professors at the university.
SHAPE gives students a more realistic picture of what it means to be an engineer, and its professional development components help students develop the skills they need to get there.
Courses
SHAPE features creative problem-solving courses and exposes students to innovative engineering techniques and knowledge presented by professors. Please note that SHAPE does not provide college credit.
Students gain access to the famous MakerSpace and state-of-the-art research laboratories after completing the safety training and will only do so under close guidance.
SHAPE also provides students with workshops to explore career fields, professional development, and guidance on sharpening one’s college application from admissions officers. Students in the program will be visiting companies and organizations that show the classroom content in practice.
Application
Students are selected based on the following criteria:
1. Strong academic record
2. Personal statement to demonstrate excitement and interest in STEM through engagement in challenging courses, activities, projects, etc.
3. Enthusiastic letter of recommendation submitted by a math or science teacher
4. Creative responses to two required questions and one of the three optional questions
We encourage all students to apply by the priority deadline of June 15, 2023, so there is no application fee. After the priority deadline, a $50 application fee is required.
SHAPE is dedicated to supporting students and their families in need of financial assistance. We offer a limited number of need-based scholarships, which cover the full cost of SHAPE. To be considered for a need-based scholarship, families will need to provide a recent pay receipt and complete a Family Income and Expense Worksheet.
Email: shape@columbia.edu for more information.
28．What can we learn about SHAPE
A．It suits students talented in STEM. B．It shows the procedure of learning STEM.
C．It serves as the start of students’ college life. D．It gives students chances to work with engineers.
29．In SHAPE, students can .
A．be free to explore the MakerSpace B．earn college credit for future study
C．put school knowledge into practice D．be equipped with skills for engineering
30．To secure a place in SHAPE, students need to .
A．show their family financial state B．answer all the given questions
C．pay application fees before deadline D．prove their learning capability
Passage 10
（2023·北京朝阳·统考二模）I lost my leg to cancer at 30. My first trip out of the house as a one-legged woman would be to see a sick friend in hospital with my mom.
As I made my way through the hospital, I was prepared for looks of curiosity, sympathy, and even shock. But one thing shook me to a depth I had never experienced before. Two kids were playing in the hallway. As I passed by on my crutches (拐杖), they looked up at me, and suddenly, the little boy pointed at me. “Look at that lady!” It seemed that he was shouting loud enough for the entire hospital to hear. “She only has one leg! Doesn’t that look funny ”
Both of the kids burst into laughter. Heads turned, and I felt the blood rush to my face. I put my head down and rushed out as fast as I dared on my crutches. I held my tears back until the car door closed. As I fell into the seats, I cried, “How could they think this is funny ”
My mom tried her best to comfort me, “Honey, they are just kids. They don’t know any better.” They were just kids, but that did not excuse their rude behavior. I felt a wave of belief flood through me. I knew what I had to do. “Well, someone has to teach them!” I said. And I knew that someone would be me.
When I was well enough, I started to visit elementary schools and talk to children about being different. I was teaching children to be respectful of people who are different, and teaching them people come in all shapes, colors and sizes and we are each special and unique.
Speaking to children was just the beginning for me. I became an inspirational speaker and author and learned that being grateful for all the remaining parts of me was the only way to start and end my day. I shared my story in my book called I Am Choosing to Smile. I do, indeed, choose to smile. Waking up every morning, I look down at my one foot and say with all sincerity, “Good morning, five toes. I’m very glad to see you!”
31．What shocked the author in the hospital
A．The curious look a boy had.
B．The words a boy shouted out.
C．The game the boys were playing.
D．The sympathy the boys expressed.
32．How did the experience in the hospital change the author
A．She found the purpose of her life.
B．She began to realize her difference.
C．She understood kids’ characteristics.
D．She learned the importance of respect.
33．Which of the following words can best describe the author
A．Patient. B．Brave. C．Intelligent. D．Caring.
Passage 11
（2023·北京昌平·统考二模）Every event here features a noted scientist who discusses a different cosmic (宇宙的) topic. They will be presented with a live stream to our Science World official website and questions can be asked in the website chat.
Black Holes
7:30 PM-8:30 PM, May. 19, 2023
Description: Most galaxies (星系) have a supermassive black hole at their center. These black holes help determine how galaxies will develop over time. Join Dr. Ansel Netscher for an outline of black holes. You can also explore how supermassive black holes may decide the development of galaxies.
The Webb Imagery
8:00 PM-9:30 PM, May. 28, 2023
Description: The amazing visions have attracted the world. But there’s a long and involved process by which scientists’ black-and-white observational data is transformed into dynamic color imagery for the public. Join image specialist Ralph Wilson as he discusses the art and science of translating infrared light.
Hunt for Distant Worlds
7:00 PM-8:00 PM, Jun. 3, 2023
Description: Since the discovery of the first planet orbiting a Sun-like star in 1995, more than 4, 000 exoplanets have been found. These widespread planet systems confirm that our solar system is just one of many in our Milky Way galaxy. The discovery of such systems has provided interesting insights, challenging our views about how planet systems form and develop. Join Dr. Amanda Garcia as she describes the scientific hunt for these distant worlds.
Mars and Beyond
10:00 AM-11:30 AM, Jun.4, 2023
Description: Will we ever reach Mars And what will it take to travel to other stars Dr. Camille Lopez will meet these questions with a speech of what we can expect in the next 30 years. It’s based on what is practical and reasonable when we consider the biological, economic, and philosophical concerns that connect with the engineering challenges of space habitation and exploration.
34．Interested in the development of planet or star system, you can choose ________.
① Black Holes
② The Webb Imagery
③ Hunt for Distant Worlds
④ Mars and Beyond
A．①④ B．②④ C．①③ D．②③
35．What will you learn from Mars and Beyond
A．Prospect of space travel. B．Application of art to science.
C．The origin and future of Mars. D．Detailed plan of space habitation.
36．What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To publicize online public lectures.
B．To compare events of studying science.
C．To stress the importance of space exploration.
D．To expand people’s knowledge about universe.
Passage 12
（2023·北京昌平·统考二模）Ever wonder what happens to spacecraft after they get launched to space Well, that is where my job as an instrument operations engineer comes in. My job consists of planning, generating, and operating scientific instruments in-flight. I am grateful for having worked on missions at Saturn, the Moon, and our own planet Earth.
When I was a high-schooler, I was unsure of what college I wanted to attend, or what major I wanted to choose. After receiving an email from a college called Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), I decided to apply to a summer program they were offering with the encouragement of my mom. After participating in that program, I knew that MIT was the right university for me. The passionate students and boundless opportunities developed a feeling of belonging in me that led me to apply and eventually get accepted.
The most exciting and fulfilling part of being an engineer is that I am able to work on projects that benefit humanity. When people think of the space industry, they picture the outer reaches of our solar system. What they may not imagine is the great body of work being done to study our own home-Earth. I am thankful to have a career that allows me to commit myself to that responsibility.
The highlight of my career has been witnessing the end of the Cassini mission to Saturn. Some of the people on the team had been working on the mission for longer than I had been alive, but they still treated me as one of their own. I was given the opportunity to operate the cameras that would catch breathtaking images of the planet. And when the Cassini spacecraft had run out of fuel, I quickly learned that it was not just the end of the mission, but the end of a team. The night we watched with bittersweet longing as its signal faded to nothing is something that I will always keep in my memories. And while Cassini will be remembered for its historic contributions, what I will remember it for is the team it brought together.
My friends often ask why a girl could achieve all these. I always grew up a big fan of fiction. I read the Harry Potter books and loved anything fantasy. I realized that a common theme of hero stories is that the hero must always make a choice to start their adventure. If you don’t pick up the sword in your own story because you are afraid of what may happen next, you risk not having a story at all.
37．Why did the author apply to MIT
A．The majors in MIT interested her. B．Her mother urged her to go to MIT.
C．She set this goal as a high-schooler. D．A summer program made her love MIT.
38．What does the author think about her occupation
A．It’s easy to predict what she does. B．It’s hard for a girl to have such a career.
C．She is annoyed by being misunderstood. D．She is proud to work for human well-being.
39．What does the author value most in the Cassini mission
A．Its historic contributions. B．The team it brought together.
C．Breathtaking images of the planet. D．The opportunity to operate the cameras.
40．What can we learn from the story
A．Practice makes perfect. B．No way is impossible to courage.
C．Well begun is half done. D．Time lost cannot be won again.
一模汇编
Passage 1
（2023·北京东城·统考一模）Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists from all over the world shoot their shot for the Future For Nature (FFN) Award, an honorable international award.
The Future For Nature aims to:
·Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wild animals and plants.
·Stimulate award winners to sustain their dedicated work.
·Help winners to raise their profile, extend their professional network and strengthen their funding basis.
Benefits
·The winners each receive 50,000 euros and may make their own decision to spend the money in the service of nature conservation.
·FFN offers the winners a platform and brings their stories to the attention of conservationists, financiers and a wide audience, allowing them to increase their impact and gain more access to funds.
·FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Qualifications
The candidate：
·Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 31st May 2005.
·Is able to explain his/her conservation work in fluent English (written and spoken).
·Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more animal or plant species.
·Must be determined to continue his/her conservation work, as the award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.
Additional Remarks
For the 2023 Future For Nature Award, we are again searching for natural leaders, who have proven that they can make a difference in species’ survival.
From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees (被提名者) will be selected. These applicants will be asked to provide additional information, which will be used to select the final awardees. Ultimately, three inspiring wildlife heroes are selected as the winners.
Application Process: Apply online through the Apply Now link.
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2023.
1．Which is one of the aims of the Future For Nature
A．To aid more green groups. B．To fund academic education.
C．To inspire conservation efforts. D．To raise environmental awareness.
2．The winners will get the chance to ________.
A．consult top specialists B．meet like-minded people
C．benefit the local community D．promote self-created platforms
3．To apply for the 2023 Future For Nature Award, candidates must ________.
A．meet the age requirement B．apply via mail by the deadline
C．turn in the application in English D．provide additional personal information
Passage 2
（2023·北京延庆·统考一模）GREAT BOOKS TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
Here is a shortened list of books sponsored by the magazines TIME and TIME for Kids that are suitable for primary schoolers. To make the list, we considered how age-appropriate the material was, and whether the tone and story line left the reader feeling engaged and empowered rather than anxious or confused.
Experts recommend the youngest kids to read books that explore the beauty and fragility (脆弱) of nature. When developing an appreciation for the world around them, they can switch to books that show the cause and effect of how humans treat our planet, and why it’s important to respect the environment. For older primary school kids, picture books can illustrate how our use of fossil (化石) fuels contributes to global warming. Most of the books on the list also offer lessons about how children, families, schools, and communities can make a difference.
THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET By April Pulley Sayre This photography book shows to us plants, animals and landscapes in vivid colors and descriptions. From up-close images of insects to pictures of mountain ranges, the pages introduce children to the planets’ diversity in a simple but effective way. THE LORAX By Dr. Seuss Thanks to its rhyme, and whimsical illustration, this classic tale is suitable for young children who can grasp the scarcity of natural resources, and also older kids who can see a danger in valuing profits over long-term environmental harm.
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS By Carole Lindstrom A tribute to native tribes that are protecting the planet, this book vividly shows the harms of oil pipelines. Kids will see the value of community action, while adults will recognize the story of the native tribes Standing Rock Sioux’s fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING By Robert E. Wells This book introduces the greenhouse effect with illustrations showing how sunlight gets trapped. It then explains fossil-fuel energy, and our reliance on it for electricity and transportation. The pages are full of science.
4．To make the book list for kids, what should be considered first A．Confusing story line. B．The tone of anxiety.
C．The books sponsorship. D．Age-appropriate content.
5．What can kids learn from the book “WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS”
A．They can see the value of community action.
B．They can know how to protect the native tribes.
C．They can recognize the story of the native tribes.
D．They can understand the importance of oil pipelines.
6．Which book explains how the greenhouse effect come into existence
A．THE LORAX
B．WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS
C．POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING
D．THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET
Passage 3
（2023·北京海淀·石家庄市第四十二中学统考一模）If you’re interested in pushing yourself academically while experiencing college life, our Summer Programs for Pre-College students (SPP) can be ideal for you. In the programs, you will be able to make friends with fellow students, engage in social activities around the city and on campus, and experience pre-college summer study at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities.
Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With five exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in university labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning.
Academic life
SPP invites you to join other highly motivated teens from 87 countries in our summer programs for high school students—and take the leap into college life and academics, which enables you to take on new academic challenges, explore a variety of interests and consider possible majors. You can take college courses alongside undergraduates either on campus or online. And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of stimulating noncredit seminars that blend lectures with experiential learning, discussions,and projects.
Campus/Residence life
Embracing college life is an exciting experience. Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of college and city life. If you live on campus,you will stay in the residence hall, sharing a room and participating in dorm activities. There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security. Resident program assistants provide guidance, coordinate and lead social activities, ranging from group activities that include comedy shows to field trips.
Your hard work will be combined with social events and fun activities—and you’ll still have time for your own adventures on campus! Email the SPP office at sppoffice@mail.edu.
7．SPP aims to ______.
A．help college students to achieve academic success
B．provide admission guidelines for pre-college students
C．get high school students well-prepared for college life
D．encourage students to participate in hands-on learning
8．What are students supposed to do to earn the required credits
A．Carry out STEM research. B．Attend various seminars.
C．Finish the courses online. D．Join in experiential learning.
9．According to the passage, students living on campus ______.
A．can organize social activities B．will have access to a single room
C．are provided with good security D．are advised to direct comedy shows
Passage 4
（2023·北京房山·统考一模）To help new students, the International Business Institute (IBI) plans to set up a buddy (伙伴) peer support project. The project will help new students meet current students at IBI who can provide them with some friendly company during their first months in Newcastle and help them with any small problems that they may have.
What’s in it for you
We believe that being a buddy will be rewarding in several ways. As a volunteer, it will be personally satisfying to know that you are able to help new students. It will also help you make contacts that may be valuable in your future academic and professional lives. If you are an overseas student, it will give you another opportunity to practise speaking English.
Responsibilities of buddies
·Telephone and arrange to make contact with the new student.
·Meet the student and show him/her around the campus and the local area. Answer questions about living in Newcastle and administration procedures at IBI.
·Arrange to meet the new student one morning or afternoon one weekend early in the semester, and take the student to places that you enjoy in Newcastle.
·Be prepared to take phone calls from the new student to answer further questions that he/she may have from time to time. Meet to explain information to the new student in person, if required.
·You will be matched to an individual new student. However, if you have friends who are also buddies, you might prefer to form a support group together. This would mean that you meet the new students as a group rather than one-on-one.
·Being a buddy is voluntary. There is no “requirement” to provide assistance beyond the help outlined above.
Please note that if you agree to become a peer support buddy, you will be expected to fulfil your role conscientiously and cheerfully. It will be important to be considerate and reliable so that the student can feel confident in your support.
10．According to the passage, what benefit can you get from being a buddy
A．You can learn how to be a confident person.
B．It is easy for you to find some friendly company.
C．You can be rewarded with both money and prizes.
D．It may be helpful for your future studies and career.
11．As a buddy, you need to ________.
A．form a support group with other volunteers at IBI
B．provide assistance in studying each subject after class
C．meet the new student every morning early in the semester
D．help the new student get familiar with his or her surroundings
12．What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A．To introduce campus life for new students.
B．To attract potential volunteers to be peer supporters.
C．To offer an opportunity to practise speaking English.
D．To provide some information about studying overseas.
Passage 5
（2023·北京西城·统考一模）Dear Teachers and Parents,
This June, during Financial Literacy Month, we have some to share.
In 2015, a free online financial education course named FutureSmart was introduced to middle school students, specifically targeting this group at a time in their lives when financial habits take hold and grow.
Fast forward to today, FutureSmart, available in English and Spanish, has reached over 13,000 schools across all 50 states. More than two million students have completed the course, with almost half coming from low-to-moderate income families.
But we aren’t stopping there. We promise to reach four million more students by the end of 2025.
Why Because this moment calls for brave action. Never before have money management and investment decisions been so easy to conduct at any time or place through the use of a smartphone. It is time to offer students more critical financial literacy education to encourage them to make good financial decisions on a daily basis as they make their way through a complex world.
From weighing opportunity costs to delaying instant satisfaction for long-term financial gain, FutureSmart educates our youth using hands-on simulations (模拟) to introduce concepts like daily financial decisions and the rewards of long-term planning. Teaching young learners how to build solid financial foundations is an important step in building financially healthy communities.
Although our work is far from complete, we know that FutureSmart works. And it works exceptionally well.
In the largest study of its kind, supported by the MassMutual Foundation and EVERFI, the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) recently concluded that 90% of students saw a statistically significant and educationally meaningful increase in knowledge after taking the FutureSmart course.
What’s more, these results were consistent across all student demographics including race, age, gender, school year, and socioeconomic status.
We have a long way to go to reach every single middle school student, but we welcome the challenge. Together, our teams have started a movement to provide equal access to financial education, and we invite others to join us.
Visit to learn more and see how you can bring FutureSmart to the young people in your life.
MICHAEL FANNING RAY MARTINEZ
Head of MassMutual US President and Co-Founder of EVERFI
13．The course FutureSmart .
A．is offered in two different languages
B．requires skillful smartphone operation
C．has been bought by a large number of schools
D．targets students from low-to-moderate income families
14．How does FutureSmart introduce financial concepts
A．By establishing financially healthy communities.
B．By managing opportunities and rewards.
C．By simulating real-life situations.
D．By delaying financial gain.
15．After taking the course, the students should be able to .
A．improve their academic performance
B．accept financial challenges at any time
C．understand people from various backgrounds
D．build a stable financial foundation for the future
Passage 6
（2023·北京朝阳·统考一模）The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is an annual initiative of the President of the Council. It has developed into a key platform where young people can contribute to policy discussions at the United Nations (UN). This year’s Youth Forum will take place from 25 to 27 April, 2023.
·Objectives
The Forum aims to engage young people in a dialogue with Member States, policymakers and other actors to voice their views and inspire actions on how to transform the world into a better place guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute to the preparatory process of the SDG Summit.
The 2023 Forum will address the theme on speeding up the recovery from the COVID-19 and the full implementation (实施) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It will also review progress in the areas of affordable and clean energy, and sustainable cities and communities, ete.
· Format
The three-day event will feature plenary (全体出席的) sessions and regionally based discussions, with the last day designed for the preparation of the 2023 SDG Summit. Talented youth speakers will deliver short presentations in between sessions.
Participation in the Forum is by invitation only. The youth participants are selected by National Youth Councils, regional youth organizations, etc.
The event will be held in a mixed way allowing for opportunities for in-person and virtual participation. Participants will also be able to ask questions via social media.
· The voices from last year’s participants
2022 Forum Participants Takeaway!“The Youth Forum gave me the opportunity to discover the skills required to master public speaking. The time management is challenging but we finished all tasks even with a tight schedule.” 2022 Forum Participants’ Advice!“Using sources the team provides will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of completing tasks. I also strongly advise them to be open to hearing everyone’s different opinions from an objective point of view.”
16．The ECOSOC Youth Forum 2023 will________.
A．discuss the global recovery issue
B．select the youth leaders for the UN
C．set goals for sustainable development
D．gather young people to build a platform
17．According to the passage, the young participants can ________.
A．register to join in the Forum personally
B．give brief speeches in plenary sessions
C．take part in the event online and offline
D．attend the SDG Summit after the Forum
18．What is the advice from 2022 participants
A．To be willing to consider various voices.
B．To make time arrangements a top priority.
C．To master public speaking skills in advance.
D．To be efficient with the help of policymakers.
Passage 7
（2023·北京丰台·统考一模）Give a little sunshine!
The Council on Aging (COA) runs a telephone friendship project called the Sunshine Call Program, matching over-60s with a friendly volunteer for a daily chat over the phone. The aim is simple-to help ease the loneliness and repair social networks.
Sheila, 77, a retired teacher, lived alone. She has been receiving calls from Rianne, a volunteer, for over two months.“Talking to Rianne is something I really look forward to—a breath of fresh air. We talk about everything—theatre, her work, books we’ve read…Listening to someone else’s life enriches you and gives you something positive to focus on.” “At the beginning, I had no expectation of how the phone calls would go, but it’s wonderful that it’s led to a genuine friendship. Rianne helps me a lot …”
Are you ready to add a little sunshine to a senior’s life The Sunshine Call Program initially links a volunteer with an isolated (独居的) senior for a daily call. When comfortable, the volunteer introduces a second senior to the call. Then another, until there are four seniors to one volunteer on what is essentially a conference call. Without having to leave the house, you will help the seniors meet and make new friends. They will then exchange phone numbers to chat on their own and reduce their isolation.
What are the volunteer qualifications
Volunteers must have access to the Internet and be willing to be trained on the use of a chat app. COA will provide all supplies required to make the calls. Besides, volunteers must agree to participate in monthly meetings with other volunteers and guest speakers. All volunteers must be willing to provide a recent Criminal Record Check, the cost of which will be borne by COA．And the most important volunteer qualification is a sense of caring and a desire to help seniors in the community!
If you wish to volunteer with our Sunshine Call program, never hesitate! Just CLICK HERE to fill out the application form.
19．Why does the passage mention Sheila’s experience
A．To show her loneliness
B．To share a sweet memory.
C．To stress the value of CoA
D．To praise Rianne’s kindness.
20．One of the responsibilities of volunteers is
A．making weekly calls to seniors
B．visiting seniors during holidays
C．introducing new friends to seniors
D．teaching seniors to use smart phones
21．If you want to be a volunteer, what are you required to do
A．Learn the use of a chat app.
B．Prepare a computer by yourself.
C．Offer a letter of recommendation.
D．Have relevant working experience.
22．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To inform the readers of COA．
B．To invite seniors to sign up for COA
C．To introduce volunteer work in COA．
D．To advertise for new volunteers for COA．
Passage 8
（2023·北京石景山·统考一模）There’s no place like home—a place to put your feet up, relax and be yourself. But a brand new full-service private rental property named Homestead is redefining(重新定义) modern living, making you feel at home.
Freed from the small stuff
Right from moving in, convenience is built into the process, with fully-furnished, high-quality apartments available for residents and access to all facilities of Homestead and Wi-Fi included in monthly rental cost.
Feel at home
Not only are Homestead’s apartments beautifully designed and furnished to create a sense of relaxation and luxury, but the shared spaces for residents to use and socialise in—from the inviting reception area to the landscaped roof garden and stylish private dining rooms—all reflect a contemporary, high-quality reimagining of what renting ought to be.
Make hybrid work really work
As hybrid work, which focuses on the flexibility of working, is part of our lives now, the opportunity to shift between workspaces with ease is critical. Start the day catching up on emails in a stylishly-designed co-working space steps away from your front door, before taking calls on the outside platform or travel into your employer’s office when you need to.
Be a people person
Living at Homestead means joining a community of like-minded people. Whether you meet neighbours on the roof garden or in the cinema room, or choose to network in the co-working space, making friends couldn’t be more straightforward.
Tap here for helpful services
They say there’s an app for everything—and in this case, there is an app with everything. The Homestead App gives you quick access to a range of bookable services, from ordering takeaway to dog walking to cleaning services—all right on your doorstep, meaning more time to actually enjoy the rest of your day.
Visit Homestead and discover how full-service rental lets you make the most of homelike living.
23．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To inform us of rental services. B．To advertise a rental property.
C．To report on a different lifestyle. D．To sell multi-functional apartments.
24．How does Homestead make hybrid work easier for its residents
A．By offering shared working spaces.
B．By giving access to bookable services.
C．By supplying a full set of office equipment.
D．By providing training to improve efficiency.
25．What can we know from the passage
A．Residents can live an old-fashioned life.
B．Homestead saves residents from buying furniture.
C．Residents are required to join a social community.
D．Homestead charges residents extra fee for using Wi-Fi.
Passage 9
（2023·北京·模拟预测）We have a list of travel guidelines from health organizations around the world to help you consider measures you should take to help reduce health risks when you travel. Please review all information that you need to protect yourself.
Wash your hands often
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. If soap and water are not readily available,use a hand sanitizer (洗手液) that contains at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Wear a mask
Clean your hands with aleohol-based hand sanitizer, or soap and water, before putting on a mask. Cover your mouth and nose with a mask or face covering and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask. Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands.
Coughing and sneezing etiquette
If you are not wearing a mask, cover your mouth or nose with a flexed elbow or use disposable tissue and discard immediately after use. Clean hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water after coughing or sneezing.
Social distancing
Maintain at least 6 feet or 2 meters (about 2 arm lengths) distance between yourself and others.
Avoid traveling if unwell
If you have a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, a sore throat or have seen recent changes in taste or smell, medical professionals recommend you not travel. If you get sick during the trip, stay where you are and follow the advice of local officials.
Anticipate travel needs
Bring enough of your medicine to last you for the entire trip and have prescription paperwork with you if traveling internationally.Consider packing enough alcohol based hand sanitizer and keep it within easy reach; but remember some airports or airlines may have limitations on volume of liquids you can carry.Bring a cloth face covering or mask to wear in public places. Pack some food in case restaurants and stores are closed, but remember some airlines may limit your ability to carry food and drinks onboard.
26．What is the text intended to help people do
A．Travel smarter. B．Travel safer. C．Travel lighter. D．Travel for free.
27．What information does the author provide
A．Carrying a soap at all times. B．Coughing with your mask off.
C．Keeping a proper social distance. D．Going back home if you feel sick.
28．What does the author recommend carrying in case you need
A．Alcohol. B．Facecloth. C．Food and drinks. D．Medicine packaging.
Passage 10
（2023·北京·一模）The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index has just published the latest ranking of the best places to live in the world. Look at some of the top cities.
Calgary, Canada
Overall rating: 96.3
Stability:95; Healthcare: 100; Culture&-Environment : 90; Education: 100; Infrastructure（基础设施）:100 Calgary is a place where nature and urban living go hand in hand. You can see mountains from nearly anywhere within the city，and outdoor wonderlands like Lake Louise and Banff National Park are just a couple hours away. Meanwhile, there is a boost in food and cultural activities—just check out the world-famous Calgary Stampede for proof.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Overall rating :95.3
Stability: 90; Healthcare:100; Culture&-Environment97.2; Educationi:91. 7; Infrastructure: 96.4
You know Amsterdam’s oh-so-famous central canal, rightly named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Add in broad green space, storied red-brick buildings, and museums filled with Van Gogh paintings—not to mention an incredible healthcare system—and you have yourself one of Europe’s best places to live.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Overall rating :98
Stability: 100; Healthcare:95.8; Culture&-Environment;95.4; Education: 100; Infrastructure:100
Besides the cutting-edge restaurants and hotels, Copenhagen has an ageless charm that makes you want to keep going back. The dreamlike 1800s-era Tivoli Garden puts all other amusement parks to shame. The city is expensive, but you don’t necessarily need a fat wallet to enjoy it. There are many public parks and free galleries, and the infrastructure makes it one of the most bike-friendly places in the world.
Vienna, Austria
Overall rating: 99.1
Stability:100; Healthcare:100; Culture & Environment:96. 3; Education: 100; Infrastructure: 100
Vienna has earned a perfect score in nearly every category, benefiting from a prosperous（繁荣的）art and culture scene and incredible healthcare and education. Between visiting the opera and touring the gardens at Schonbrunn Palace, you’ll never get bored here. Plus, the local government puts a lot of resources behind infrastructure and housing, so the living cost is far lower than incomparable European cities.
29．Which city enjoys the best culture and environment
A．Calgary. B．Amsterdam. C．Copenhagen. D．Vienna.
30．Which of the following wins Copenhagen over other cities
A．The ancient amusement garden.
B．The incredible healthcare system.
C．The well-paid working opportunities.
D．The harmony between urban and nature.
31．What can contribute to the low living cost in Vienna
A．Favorable natural conditions.
B．Low expectation of life quality.
C．Adequate supply of daily necessities.
D．Government investment in construction.
Passage 11
（2023·北京东城·统考一模）The sign on the librarian’s desk read: “Readers Wanted for Project Read Aloud.” Sherene stared at it as the librarian stamped the book that she had selected for her weekly reading fare with a return by date.
“What is Project Read Aloud ” Sherene asked.
“Here’s the brochure about it. There’s a form inside to fill out if you want to become a reader. There is no pay, by the way,” the librarian said with a smile.
Sherene walked home. She loved living within walking distance of her town’s public library. She loved to sit in one of the overstuffed reading chairs in the reading room with the smell of books all around her and lose herself in a book. She had moved away after high school and had recently moved back. The library and fond memories of her childhood had drawn her back to this small town.
Once home, she sat down to read the brochure, which said, “Project Read Aloud seeks to provide the opportunity of hearing stories read aloud in a comfortable setting.” That is a fine goal, she thought.
Sherene filled out the form. She loved reading aloud. When she was a child, she read aloud to her teddy bear. Later, when she grew up and became a teacher, she read aloud to her students many times throughout the day. Since her retirement, she read aloud only to herself and Boots, her cat. It would feel so good to have a human audience once again to share stories with.
A couple of days later, Sherene sat in the now empty small theatre in the library, preparing the first story she was going to read. Soon, the audience began to wander in and find their seats. The theatre was half full in half an hour. Sherene stepped to the edge of the stage and introduced herself. She explained the origin of the story, opened the book and began to read. She wove the tale masterfully creating voices for the characters, pausing for emphasis, and taking the listeners into another world.
When Sherene read the last words of the story, there was a momentary silence as it all sank into the listeners and then a burst of enthusiastic applause. At that moment, understanding did grow in the town through the sharing of stories.
32．What can we learn about Sherene
A．She used to be a teacher. B．She lived far from the library.
C．She liked hearing stories read aloud. D．She was involved in many social activities.
33．Why did Sherene join in Project Read Aloud
A．She wanted to make new friends. B．The project’s goal suited her interest.
C．The project brought her extra income. D．She needed to improve her reading ability.
34．Which of the following words can best describe Sherene’s first performance
A．Meaningful and humorous. B．Novel and amusing.
C．Impressive and conventional. D．Vivid and absorbing.
Passage 12
（2023·北京海淀·石家庄市第四十二中学统考一模）“I can’t connect with your characters.”
I kept hearing the same feedback and was unable to understand why and not sure what to do. I was a character-driven writer. How could I mess up the one thing I was supposed to be good at I was determined to convince my agent that these characters were real. After all, I knew they were real. My main character Lotus had lived inside me for years. I just needed to clarify her on the page.
I wrote and edited for a year, trying to respond to this agent’s feedback. But Lotus’ personality began to disappear. I tried to have her make “better” decisions, wear smarter fashion, and have more friends, as my agent said she acted “immature” and was “isolated”. And when this agent ultimately parted ways with me, I felt like I had failed. Now with time and distance, I realize I tried to fit Lotus into a neurotypical style to please my agent. And as a result, Lotus lost her Lotus-ness.
When that agent discouraged me from writing Lotus as autistic(自闭的), he said that would make Lotus seem more “vulnerable(脆弱的)” or an “obvious victim”. I didn’t want Lotus to seem vulnerable. Lotus’ autism is what makes her powerful, I tried to explain. But from a neurotypical perspective, Lotus’ autism could only be seen as a weakness.
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二模汇编
Passage 1
（2023·北京顺义·统考二模）We’re happy you will be joining us at UW-Stout! Your next step is to attend First-Year Registration and Orientation (FYRO) (迎新会) running from 7:45 a. m. to 4:40 p. m. Students should select a date that allows them to be present for the entire day. Invitations will be sent by email starting February 20.
Recommended On-Campus Dates
·June 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9
·June 12, 13, 14 or 16
·June 19, 20, 21 or 23
Make-Up Dates
Email us to request one of these make-up dates.
·July 20 or 21
What to Expect
Students and their guests will be separated for most of the day.
Students will: Guests will:
·Connect with peers.·Meet their first-year advisor. ·Understand their academic plan and expectations of college. ·Understand their financial responsibilities and how to pay for school. ·Understand the importance of involvement and how to get involved with student organizations. ·Be familiar with campus resources. ·Be excited about starting their time at Stout! ·Understand their role in their student’s success.·Understand their student’s financial responsibilities and paying for school. ·Feel comfortable with their student living on campus. ·Know that their student will be supported to live a healthy lifestyle. ·Know that their student will be safe on campus.
Before Your Attendance
Complete the placement tests at least one week prior to your scheduled registration date. Testing information will be sent to students' email on or after March 15.
Download these apps, which will help you to be successful in college life.
·Canvas Student: our online classroom.
·Navigate: to help schedule appointments with your advisor, view to-do items and more!
·Multi-Factor Authentication: to enhance the security of your account by checking on your identity when logging into many of our UW-Stout accounts.
1．Students are advised to attend FYRO on ______.
A．February 20 B．June 19 C．July 21 D．March 15
2．Attending FYRO, both students and their guests will ______.
A．meet first-year advisor
B．know students’ academic plan
C．have an idea of students' education cost
D．be clear about how to participate in organizations
3．What are students required to do before attending FYRO
A．Complete the placement tests 5 days ahead.
B．Take some online classes on Canvas Student.
C．Schedule first-year college life with apps on the phone.
D．Download Multi-Factor Authentication for account security.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是一封邀请函，详细的介绍了迎新会的内容、安排以及注意事项等。
1．细节理解题。根据文章“Recommended On-Campus Dates(推荐入校时间)”中的日期“·June 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9; ·June 12, 13, 14 or 16; ·June 19, 20, 21 or 23(·6月5日、6日、7日、8日或9日；·6月12日、13日、14日或16日；·6月19日、20日、21日或23日)”可知，选项中只有B项“六月十九日”符合题意。故选B项。
2．细节理解题。根据文章“Students will(学生将会)”中的第四点“Understand their financial responsibilities and how to pay for school.(了解他们的经济责任以及如何支付学费)”以及“Guest will(来客将会)”的第二点“Understand their student’s financial responsibilities and paying for school.(了解学生的经济责任和学费)”可知，无论是学生还是其他来客都需要了解学生的教育开销。故选C项。
3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“·Multi-Factor Authentication: to enhance the security of your account by checking on your identity when logging into many of our UW-Stout accounts.(·多因素身份验证:在登录我们的许多UW-Stout帐户时，通过检查您的身份来增强您帐户的安全性)”可知，学生在参加迎新会前，需要下载多因素认证，确保账号安全。故选D项。
Passage 2
（2023·北京顺义·统考二模）When I was 7 and Stevie was 6, our parents taught us how to play chess and other games. Playing games was our life back then. Stevie and I were very competitive in everything.
We got older and better so our games were more intense, but also more exciting. The strange thing is that I enjoyed the games vastly and was happy for my brother when he won. But afterwards, I felt my well-being threatened, and then my confidence suffered.
When I was 10 years old I wanted to be successful at my talents. One day, a light came on in my head. I had to find something Stevie couldn’t do. It would have to be unique in every way. Before long, I got Jimmy Nelson’s record on “How to Become a Ventriloquist (腹语师)” and I practiced faithfully every day. After sum vacation, I did my first show for my class. The response was favorable. I performed for family get-togethers and did shows on a number of occasions to practice my new skill.
It isn’t easy learning ventriloquism. The difficult part was developing the voice, because at first, it was soft and hard to hear. I memorized the routines and performed more. With time, I got better responses. The loud laughter was nonstop, in addition to the applause.
Four years later, my mother purchased a professional ventriloquial figure, which I named. Freddie O’Sullivan. He was lifelike, with moving eyes, moving eyebrows, and could stick out his tongue. Treating Freddie like a real person enhanced my performance.
In college, Freddie was well known. He would tell people that he was the only guy that could sleep in the girl’s dormitory. Over the years, I won many talent awards.
One time, an elderly man looked at Freddie attentively and asked him where he got his trousers. The audience nearby had tears in their eyes. I didn’t know what was going on until I was told later the gentleman hadn’t spoken for 20 years.
Thanks to my brother, I created a lifetime with Freddie.
4．How did the author feel at first when Stevie won a game
A．Delighted. B．Confused. C．Depressed. D．Surprised.
5．Why did the author decide to learn ventriloquism
A．To have a special talent better than her brother.
B．To record her intense and competitive childhood.
C．To gain her parents’ favor in family get-togethers.
D．To bring joyous laughter to people around her.
6．What do we know about Freddie O’Sullivan
A．Freddie trained the author professionally.
B．Freddie inspired an old man to restart to talk.
C．Freddie took the place of the author’s brother.
D．Freddie disturbed others in the girl’s dormitory.
7．According to the passage, which words can best describe the author
A．Generous and grateful. B．Modest and responsible.
C．Patient and warmhearted. D．Sensitive and determined.
Passage 3
（2023·北京丰台·统考二模）Become a Competent Medical Writer in 4 Weeks!
Hurry! This offer ends soon! Claim your spot TODAY!
Three years ago, I started a family and have experienced financial stress since then. I could pay my bills alright, but that was all I could do. I couldn’t even afford a family holiday.
Fortunately, I discovered medical writing. I learned that it was about writing scientific documents. And I felt I had the necessary skills to start medical writing as a side hustle (副业). By the end of the year, I had my first contract as a freelance medical writer. I felt really secure financially and career-wise.
Today, we’ve observed more medical writers are wanted. So, in collaboration with some colleagues, we’ve prepared the most important lessons to help you become a competent medical writer: (By Alex)
The Complete Medical Writing Training
This online course is perfect for people with a life science degree. Here’s the full course outline.
Week 1 The scientific writing process
Introduction to medical writing: Learn about medical writing and decide your path The writing process: How to write the scientific document in four simple steps Researching to write: Find reliable sources easily to inform your medical writing and identify brilliant ideas from the literature
Week 2 Writing effectively
Outlining to write: The simplest strategy to structure any document perfectly for easier writing and better flow
Referencing: Learn when to cite and how to use common referencing styles and automate your referencing using online tools
Week 3 Other essentials
Scientific research: Update yourself on various clinical research approaches, designs and methods for better medical writing output
Essential biostatistics: How to use common statistical terms from the medical literature correctly in your writing
Week 4 Writing assignments
There are 8 marked writing assignments with feedback to help you improve your writing.
8．Why did Alex start medical writing
A．To improve medical skills. B．To have more leisure time.
C．To get out of financial trouble. D．To prepare for the writing training.
9．What will people learn by attending the courses
A．The ways of evaluating the assignments.
B．The steps of writing a scientific document.
C．The skills in using online writing correction tools.
D．The strategies for structuring medical knowledge.
10．What’s the main purpose of the passage
A．To attract people to the training course.
B．To share the content of the writing course.
C．To introduce the benefits of medical writing.
D．To emphasize the importance of medical writing.
【答案】8．C 9．B 10．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是帮助读者成为医学作家的课程。
8．推理判断题。根据正文第一段的“Three years ago, I started a family and have experienced financial stress since then. I could pay my bills alright, but that was all I could do. I couldn’t even afford a family holiday.(三年前，我组建了家庭，从那时起我就经历了经济压力。我可以支付我的账单，但这是我所能做的。我甚至负担不起一次家庭度假。)”和第二段的“And I felt I had the necessary skills to start medical writing as a side hustle (副业). By the end of the year; I had my first contract as a freelance medical writer. I felt really secure financially and career-wise.(我觉得我有必要的技能开始医学写作作为副业。到年底，我的第一份合同是自由医学作家。我觉得经济上和事业上都很安全。)”可知，Alex开始医学写作是为了摆脱财政困境。故选C。
9．细节理解题。根据Week 1 The scientific writing process部分的“The writing process: How to write the scientific document in four simple steps(写作过程:如何用四个简单的步骤来写科学论文)”可知，通过参加这些课程，人们能学到撰写科学文献的步骤。故选B。
10．推理判断题。根据标题“Become a Competent Medical Writer in 4 Weeks!Hurry! This offer ends soon! Claim your spot TODAY!(在4周内成为一名称职的医学作家！快点！优惠马上结束！今天就获得你的学位！)”可知，本文是一篇广告，旨在宣传帮助读者成为医学作家的课程，因此本文的目的是吸引人们参加培训课程，故选A。
Passage 4
（2023·北京丰台·统考二模）When I was little, my dad would let me sit beside him on the porch while he painted. He would tell me how the cow by itself is just a cow, and the meadow by itself is just grass and flowers, and the sun peeking through the trees is just a beam of light, but put them all together and you’ve got magic.
I understood what he was saying, but I’ve never felt what he was saying until one day when I was up in the sycamore tree to rescue a kite stuck in the branches. It was a long way up, but I thought I’d give it a shot. I started climbing. Then I looked down. And suddenly I got dizzy and weak. I was miles off the ground! But the kite was still beyond my reach. I caught my breath and forced myself to concentrate on the kite as I climbed up.
When I had the kite free, I needed a minute to rest. That’s when the fear of being up so high began to lift, and in its place came the most amazing feeling that I was flying. Just soaring above the earth, sailing among the clouds.
Then I began to notice how wonderful the breeze smelled. It seemed like sunshine and wild grass and rain! I couldn’t stop breathing it in, filling my lungs again and again with the sweetest smell I’d ever known.
I never got over the view. I kept thinking of what it felt like to be up so high in that tree. I wanted to see it, to feel it, again. And again.
It wasn’t long before I wasn’t afraid of being up so high and found the spot that became my spot. I could sit there for hours, just looking out at the world. Sunsets were amazing. Some days they’d be purple and pink, some days they’d be a blazing orange, setting fire to clouds across the horizon.
It was on a day like that when my father’s notion (观念) moved from my head to my heart. The view from my sycamore was more than rooftops and clouds and wind and colors combined.
And I started marveling (惊奇) at how I was feeling both humble and majestic. How was that possible How could I be so full of peace and full of wonder
It was magic.
11．Why did the author climb up the sycamore tree
A．To play in the tree. B．To get a trapped kite.
C．To prove her courage. D．To practice climbing skills.
12．The author’s climbing experience was .
A．unusual but painful B．competitive and imaginative
C．adventurous but rewarding D．well-planned and interesting
13．Why did the author like being up high in the tree
A．Because the tree had the sweetest smell.
B．Because it could help her to concentrate.
C．Because her father encouraged her to do so.
D．Because she could enjoy more than good views.
14．What message does the author want to convey
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Positive action leads to happiness.
C．Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.
D．The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
【答案】11．B 12．C 13．D 14．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者通过爬到树上看到从来没有欣赏过的景色的经历明白了爸爸说过的整体大于各部分的总和的道理。
11．细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“I understood what he was saying, but I’ve never felt what he was saying until one day when I was up in the sycamore tree to rescue a kite stuck in the branches.(我明白他在说什么，但我从来没有感受过他说的，直到有一天，我爬上梧桐树去救一个卡在树枝上的风筝)”可知，作者爬上一棵梧桐树去取一只被困住的风筝。故选B。
12．推理判断题。根据第三段“When I had the kite free, I needed a minute to rest. That’s when the fear of being up so high began to lift, and in its place came the most amazing feeling that I was flying. Just soaring above the earth, sailing among the clouds.(当我放开风筝的时候，我需要休息一分钟。就在这时，对飞得这么高的恐惧开始消失，取而代之的是一种最奇妙的感觉，那就是我在飞翔。在大地之上翱翔，在云中航行)”和第二段最后四句“And suddenly I got dizzy and weak. I was miles off the ground! But the kite was still beyond my reach. I caught my breath and forced myself to concentrate on the kite as I climbed up.(突然间，我感到头晕和虚弱。我离地好几英里了！但是风筝还是够不着。我屏住呼吸，强迫自己集中精力在风筝上)”可推知，作者的登山经历惊险而有益。故选C。
13．细节理解题。根据第五段“I never got over the view. I kept thinking of what it felt like to be up so high in that tree. I wanted to see it, to feel it, again. And again.(我从来没有欣赏过这里的景色。我一直在想站在那么高的树上是什么感觉。我想再次看到它，感受它。一次又一次)”和第七段最后一句“The view from my sycamore was more than rooftops and clouds and wind and colors combined.(从我的梧桐树上看到的不仅仅是屋顶、云、风和色彩的结合)”可知，作者喜欢站在高高的树上是因为她可以欣赏到更多的美景。故选D。
14．推理判断题。根据第一段“When I was little, my dad would let me sit beside him on the porch while he painted. He would tell me how the cow by itself is just a cow, and the meadow by itself is just grass and flowers, and the sun peeking through the trees is just a beam of light, but put them all together and you’ve got magic.(当我还小的时候，我爸爸会让我坐在他旁边的门廊上，让他画画。他会告诉我，奶牛本身就是一头牛，草地本身就是草和花，从树丛中透出的阳光只是一束光，但把它们放在一起，你就会看到魔法)”和最后一段“It was magic.(这是魔法)”可推知，作者想要表达的是整体大于各部分的总和。故选D。
Passage5
（2023·北京东城·统考二模）Pacific Science Center fieldtrips have gone virtual! Bring the fun and excitement of a PacSci fieldtrip to your students while engaging them with enriching content designed to enhance your curriculum (课程) and arouse their curiosity. PacSci’s educators join your classroom live from our Curiosity Studio, and lead students through live sessions featuring some of your favorite STEAM activities. Each program is 40 minutes long. We may be able to accommodate shorter or longer programs to fit your needs!
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Piece of Mind
Cost: $ 300
Maximum Number of Participants: 40
Best for Grades: 6-10
Description: Be inspired by the power of the brain as students learn how it controls memory, movement, and sight. Discover how the brain functions through live activities and fun puzzles, and see a real human brain sample!
Stick the Landing
Cost: $500 (includes 3 sessions)
Maximum Number of Participants: 30
Best for Grades: 9-12
Description: Over the course of 3 sessions, use the steps of the engineering design process to build a model of a Mar slander. Dive into past and future missions to Mars and carefully consider the criteria and restrictions for real Mars missions. Learn how engineers are just one of the many careers that contribute to complex solar system missions.
Night Sky Tonight
Cost Varies by Group Size
·1-99 participants: $ 250
·100-199 participants: $ 350
·200+participants: $550
Maximum Number of Participants: Unlimited
Best for Grades: 3-12
Description: Become a true backyard astronomer. Learn how living on a giant spinning ball changes what can be seen each night. Discover how to find stars, and even how the sky can be used to find directions!
Ecosystem Investigators
Cost: $ 200
Maximum Number of Participants: 50
Best for Grades: 3-8
Description: Work as a team to create a virtual ecosystem model revealing how living and non-living parts connect and interact in an aquatic (水生的) environment. Using new knowledge about ecosystem interactions, become a wetland scientist and explore the relationship between organisms in a real pond sample. For more details, please check out our Program Requirements.
15．What can we learn about Pacific Science Center fieldtrips
A．Each program is for one certain grade.
B．The expense for each program varies.
C．The length for each program is unchangeable.
D．Every program has a max number of participants.
16．Cooperation is needed in the program .
A．Piece of Mind B．Stick the Landing
C．Nigh tSky Tonight D．Ecosystem Investigators
17．The passage is intended for .
A．tour guides B．research scientists
C．school teachers D．program designers
【答案】15．B 16．D 17．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是太平洋科学中心的课程的一些程序。
15．细节理解题。根据每一个程序中的介绍中的“Cost: $ 300(费用：300美元)”，“Cost: $500(费用：$500)”，“Cost Varies by Group Size·1-99 participants: $ 250·100-199 participants: $ 350·200+participants: $550(费用因团队规模而异·1-99人：250美元·100-199人：350美元·200人以上：550美元)”，“Cost: $ 200(费用：200美元)”可知，这些程序的费用各不相同，故选B。
16．细节理解题。根据Ecosystem Investigators部分的“Work as a team to create a virtual ecosystem model revealing how living and non-living parts connect and interact in an aquatic (水生的) environment.(作为一个团队，创建一个虚拟的生态系统模型，揭示生物和非生物部分如何在水生环境中连接和相互作用)”可知，需要合作的程序是Ecosystem Investigators，故选D。
17．推理判断题。根据第一段的“Bring the fun and excitement of a PacSci fieldtrip to your students while engaging them with enriching content designed to enhance your curriculum (课程) and arouse their curiosity.(为您的学生带来PacSci实地考察的乐趣和兴奋，同时为他们提供丰富的课程内容，以增强您的课程并激发他们的好奇心)”可知，本文是给老师写的，故选C。
Passage6
（2023·北京东城·统考二模）Run by Society for Science, Regeneron Science Talent Search is a premier science and math competition for high-school seniors. One of the winners of this year is 17-year-oldE than Wong, who tries to improve existing technology. His focus: airplanes.
Nearly all planes have a tail. The tail keeps the plane’s nose from suddenly changing direction during a turn. The structure adds stability but weighs the plane down. Tailless-designed airplane wings could serve the same function as the tail, as well as cutting the environmental cost of air travel. But there’s a catch. Those wings must twist(弯曲) in a very precise way that makes them hard to produce.
Ethan became fascinated by this kind of airplane design when he saw a video of NASA’s Prandtl-D aircraft gliding gracefully through the air without a tail. “I just thought that was really cool,” says Ethan. He wondered if he could find a simpler way to achieve the same tailless flight.
“Essentially what I did was just trial and error,” Ethan says. Using a computer model of an airplane wing, he adjusted the angle of twist along the wing until it could achieve tailless flight. Usually, such a wing requires a continuous distribution of wing twist. But he could achieve a similar effect with wings that had just a few sections of twist. “It’s super easy to make,” Ethan says.
In his garage, Ethan built model airplanes using rubber materials and packing tape totes this design. “Seeing the plane in the air was pretty cool,” Ethan says. “It just flew really, really well.”
Lighter, more efficient planes could open the door to other air travel innovations. “It’s been a long-term goal of mine to build a solar plane that can fly through the day powered by solar panels on its wings,” Ethan says. “It is absolutely possible for a really efficient plane.”
To other teens who have big engineering ideas to explore, Ethan always says, “Don’t ever give up.” Even when some machinery feels impossible to understand, it help store member that the world’s greatest inventors are only human, too. “Also, just make sure you love whatever you do,” Ethan adds. “That’ll make pursuing everything a lot easier.”
18．What is one advantage of the tailless airplane
A．It makes aircraft design easier.
B．It is environmentally friendly.
C．It reduces production costs.
D．It promotes flight stability.
19．What drew Ethan’s attention to the tailless airplane design
A．The breakthrough in aircraft materials.
B．The flight of an aircraft in a video.
C．The prize for original design.
D．The desire for innovation.
20．In Ethan’s opinion, what help inventors realize their dreams
A．Ambition and efficiency.
B．Enthusiasm and responsibility.
C．Passion and determination.
D．Confidence and independence.
【答案】18．B 19．B 20．C
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了美国再生元科学天才奖的获奖者——Ethan Wong，他的研究方向是无尾设计的飞机，介绍了其设计思路等。
18．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Tailless-designed airplane wings could serve the same function as the tail, as well as cutting the environmental cost of air travel. (无尾设计的飞机机翼可以起到与机尾相同的作用，还可以减少航空旅行的环境成本。)”可知，无尾设计的飞机机翼可以减少航空旅行的环境成本，也就是更为环保。故选B。
19．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Ethan became fascinated by this kind of airplane design when he saw a video of NASA’s Prandtl-D aircraft gliding gracefully through the air without a tail. “I just thought that was really cool,” says Ethan. He wondered if he could find a simpler way to achieve the same tailless flight.(当Ethan看到NASA的Prandtl-D飞机没有尾翼优雅地在空中滑翔的视频时，他被这种飞机设计迷住了。“我只是觉得这真的很酷，” Ethan说。他想知道是否能找到一种更简单的方法来实现同样的无尾飞行。)”可知，Ethan之所以开始研究无尾飞机是因为他看到了一段视频，视频里的飞机没有尾翼却优雅地在空中滑翔。故选B。
20．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“To other teens who have big engineering ideas to explore, Ethan always says, “Don’t ever give up.” Even when some machinery feels impossible to understand, it help store member that the world’s greatest inventors are only human, too. “Also, just make sure you love whatever you do,” Ethan adds. “That’ll make pursuing everything a lot easier.”(对于其他有重大工程想法的青少年，Ethan总是说：“永远不要放弃。”即使有些机器让人感觉无法理解，它也能帮助我们记住，世界上最伟大的发明家也是人类。Ethan补充道：“同时，要确保你热爱你所做的一切。这将使追求一切变得容易得多。”)”可知，Ethan认为发明家想要实现自己的梦想不要放弃，也就是要有毅力；同时要热爱自己所做的一切，也就是要有热情。故选C。
Passage 7
（2023·北京海淀·统考二模）Whether you’re managing medications, daily vitamins or other oral treatments, LiveFine takes the guesswork out of your routine with the ultimate efficiency and reliability system.
This WiFi-enabled Smart Organizer makes taking, tracking,and managing your medication simple—easy dosage templates (药剂模板)allow you to dispense(分配)pills anywhere from once up to nine times a day. 28 spacious sections hold multiple pills, tablets, and capsules in each part, removing the need for regular refills, which is perfect for prescriptions, supplements, vitamins, aspirin, antibiotics, etc.
The user guide provides comprehensive instructions for how to set up. In short, just fill the slots, install your preferred rings, and receive alerts. You can even customize audio and visual device alerts— plus notifications, alarms, and reminders and make missed doses a thing of the past! Just choose from multiple unique device alarm tones and adjust the volume to meet your precise needs.
Use the LiveFine mobile app reminders for added reliability, which takes patient monitoring to another level, with notifications when medications are taken or the dispenser cover is opened. Plus, the app provides simple review of past doses, with times recorded for each administered dose and an ultra-convenient remote monitoring option to help your family members and caregivers check on your progress straight from their phones.
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Extended LiveFine Features ListSecure Cover The transparent design makes monitoring pills easy, while the lid’s manual key lock enhances security to prevent theft, spills, and mix-ups. Effortless Setup Just add your device to the app with a click. Then plan with simple button controls and an XLLCD display that make timing easy. Easy-Read LCD An LCD screen provides first-glance updates on the current time, upcoming alerts, battery life, and more. Large buttons, letters, and numbers are great for seniors. Plug-in Usage with Short Term Backup Battery Powered by included Type-C cable with rechargeable battery for backup power that supports 2-3 days use of device, in case of unexpected power outages.
21．LiveFine is a device that can____.
A．ensure efficient medical refills
B．reduce the need to see a doctor
C．remind users to track their daily routine
D．make it easier for users to take medicine
22．How can a LiveFine mobile app help the users
A．By recording users’dosage activities.
B．By personalizing users’ rings and alerts.
C．By opening the dispenser cover remotely.
D．By keeping record of the symptoms of users.
23．What additional feature does the device have
A．Its backup battery lasts for a week.
B．Its buttons prevent mix-ups of medicine.
C．Its lid reminds users to take medicine in time.
D．Its LCD screen makes it friendly to the elderly.
【答案】21．D 22．A 23．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍LiveFine，一款具有wifi功能的智能管理器，使服用、跟踪和管理药物变得简单。
21．细节理解题。根据第二段“This WiFi-enabled Smart Organizer makes taking, tracking,and managing your medication simple—easy dosage templates (药剂模板)allow you to dispense(分配)pills anywhere from once up to nine times a day. (这款具有wifi功能的智能管理器使服用、跟踪和管理药物变得简单——简单的剂量模板允许您在任何地方分配药片，从一天一次到九次。)”可知LiveFine是一款使使用者服药更容易的设备，故选D。
22．细节理解题。根据第四段“Plus, the app provides simple review of past doses, with times recorded for each administered dose and an ultra-convenient remote monitoring option to help your family members and caregivers check on your progress straight from their phones. (此外，该应用程序还可以简单地回顾过去的剂量，记录每次给药的时间，并提供一个超方便的远程监控选项，帮助你的家人和护理人员直接从他们的手机上查看你的进度。)”可知 LiveFine手机应用程序通过记录使用者的剂量活动来帮助用户，故选A。
23．细节理解题。根据Easy-Read LCD中的“An LCD screen provides first-glance updates on the current time, upcoming alerts, battery life, and more. Large buttons, letters, and numbers are great for seniors. (LCD屏幕提供当前时间，即将到来的警报，电池寿命等的第一眼更新。大的按钮、字母和数字适合老年人。)”可知它的液晶显示屏对老年人很友好。故选D。
Passage 8
（2023·北京海淀·统考二模）When the need for information technology service arises, it can be a stressful moment—the user is locked out of their computer, or a program isn’t working properly. But if you ask anyone in the MIT departments of Chemistry and Physics, or the News Office—the Institute divisions that are fortunate enough to have Greg Walton as their IT service provider, they’ll acknowledge that not only is Walton the best, but whatever the issue is, he will see it through until all involved are satisfied with the outcome. Walton usually arrives on the scene with endless positive energy that transforms a technical annoyance into an enjoyable interaction, regardless of how many other IT fires he has already put out that day.
The qualities that make him a star employee extend far beyond the campus. After spending his early years in foster care, Walton lived with his great-grandmother, but mostly, he was left to support himself. While many children might, understandably, lie flat under such unsupervised circumstances, Walton excelled academically and athletically at high school. He became the first person in his family to graduate from high school, and enrolled in college.
Walton seized the chance to enroll in Year Up, a program aiming to close the “opportunity divide” by providing young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Walton remains an active ambassador for the organization.
In June of 2007,armed with shining recommendations, Walton was hired as a temp (临时工) at MIT.He eventually worked his way up to where he is today—an invaluable asset (不可或缺的人) to three departments.“I do feel lucky to work at MIT,” he says.“I’ve had the ability to tour the country sharing my story in hopes that some people may be inspired and employers may see young adults with tough backgrounds differently.”
In addition to Year Up, he is involved with a number of organizations committed to helping young adults overcome their troubled pasts. This desire to have a positive impact on people’s lives extends seamlessly into his work at MIT. “Giving back is very important to me,” Walton says. “So many people have invested their time and energy into helping me, so I feel it would be an injustice not to do so.”
24．Staff members in MIT sing high praise for Walton mainly because________.
A．he enjoys interacting with his clients
B．he knows how to put out fires for others
C．he solves problems with a positive attitude
D．he is good at developing computer programs
25．What do we know about Walton before he went to college
A．He depended on his great-grandma for a living.
B．He stood out in study and sports in high school.
C．He lay flat just like other unsupervised children.
D．He was supported by foster care for better education.
26．Why did Walton get involved with a lot of organizations
A．To share his troubled past with young adults.
B．To pay back to society by helping young adults.
C．To advise businesses to treat young adults fairly.
D．To promote education equality among young adults.
27．What can we conclude from Walton’s story
A．One good turn deserves another.
B．Opportunities favor the prepared mind.
C．Education is a powerful weapon to change the world.
D．One’s future is defined by his efforts, not by his origin.
【答案】24．C 25．B 26．B 27．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述沃尔顿，虽然小时候是在寄养家庭长大，但是一直非常努力和出色，后来成为麻省理工的临时工作人员，致力于帮助年轻人解决麻烦问题来回馈社会。
24．细节理解题。根据第一段“But if you ask anyone in the MIT departments of Chemistry and Physics, or the News Office—the Institute divisions that are fortunate enough to have Greg Walton as their IT service provider, they’ll acknowledge that not only is Walton the best, but whatever the issue is, he will see it through until all involved are satisfied with the outcome. (但如果你问麻省理工学院化学系和物理系的任何人，或者新闻办公室——学院的部门，他们很幸运地拥有格雷格·沃尔顿作为他们的IT服务提供商，他们会承认沃尔顿不仅是最好的，而且无论问题是什么，他都会坚持到底，直到所有参与者都对结果感到满意。)”可知麻省理工学院的工作人员对沃尔顿的高度赞扬主要是因为他以积极的态度解决问题，故选C。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段“While many children might, understandably, lie flat under such unsupervised circumstances, Walton excelled academically and athletically at high school. (可以理解的是，许多孩子在这种无人监督的环境下可能会躺平，而沃尔顿在高中时在学业和运动方面都很出色。)”可知沃尔顿在高中学习和体育方面都很出色。故选B。
26．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In addition to Year Up, he is involved with a number of organizations committed to helping young adults overcome their troubled pasts. This desire to have a positive impact on people’s lives extends seamlessly into his work at MIT. “Giving back is very important to me,” Walton says. “So many people have invested their time and energy into helping me, so I feel it would be an injustice not to do so.”(除了Year Up，他还参与了一些致力于帮助年轻人克服他们麻烦的过去的组织。这种对人们生活产生积极影响的愿望无缝地延伸到他在麻省理工学院的工作中。“回馈对我来说非常重要，”沃尔顿说。“这么多人投入了时间和精力来帮助我，所以我觉得不这样做是不公平的。”)”可知沃尔顿参与了这么多组织是通过帮助年轻人来回报社会。故选B。
27．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其第一段“When the need for information technology service arises, it can be a stressful moment—the user is locked out of their computer, or a program isn’t working properly. But if you ask anyone in the MIT departments of Chemistry and Physics, or the News Office—the Institute divisions that are fortunate enough to have Greg Walton as their IT service provider, they’ll acknowledge that not only is Walton the best, but whatever the issue is, he will see it through until all involved are satisfied with the outcome. Walton usually arrives on the scene with endless positive energy that transforms a technical annoyance into an enjoyable interaction, regardless of how many other IT fires he has already put out that day. (当对信息技术服务的需求出现时，它可能是一个紧张的时刻——用户被锁在他们的计算机之外，或者一个程序不能正常工作。但如果你问麻省理工学院化学系和物理系的任何人，或者新闻办公室——学院的部门，他们很幸运地拥有格雷格·沃尔顿作为他们的IT服务提供商，他们会承认沃尔顿不仅是最好的，而且无论问题是什么，他都会坚持到底，直到所有参与者都对结果感到满意。沃尔顿通常带着无尽的正能量来到现场，将技术上的烦恼转化为愉快的互动，不管那天他已经解决了多少其他的IT问题。)”可知文章主要讲述沃尔顿，虽然小时候是在寄养家庭长大，但是一直非常努力和出色，后来成为麻省理工的临时工作人员，致力于帮助年轻人解决麻烦问题来回馈社会。故选D。
Passage 9
（2023·北京朝阳·统考二模）Columbia Engineering’s Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE) is a selective pre-college program for high school students and recent graduates. SHAPE is tailored for students with a gift for STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each 3-week session offers college-level, project-based courses in engineering taught by celebrated professors at the university.
SHAPE gives students a more realistic picture of what it means to be an engineer, and its professional development components help students develop the skills they need to get there.
Courses
SHAPE features creative problem-solving courses and exposes students to innovative engineering techniques and knowledge presented by professors. Please note that SHAPE does not provide college credit.
Students gain access to the famous MakerSpace and state-of-the-art research laboratories after completing the safety training and will only do so under close guidance.
SHAPE also provides students with workshops to explore career fields, professional development, and guidance on sharpening one’s college application from admissions officers. Students in the program will be visiting companies and organizations that show the classroom content in practice.
Application
Students are selected based on the following criteria:
1. Strong academic record
2. Personal statement to demonstrate excitement and interest in STEM through engagement in challenging courses, activities, projects, etc.
3. Enthusiastic letter of recommendation submitted by a math or science teacher
4. Creative responses to two required questions and one of the three optional questions
We encourage all students to apply by the priority deadline of June 15, 2023, so there is no application fee. After the priority deadline, a $50 application fee is required.
SHAPE is dedicated to supporting students and their families in need of financial assistance. We offer a limited number of need-based scholarships, which cover the full cost of SHAPE. To be considered for a need-based scholarship, families will need to provide a recent pay receipt and complete a Family Income and Expense Worksheet.
Email: shape@columbia.edu for more information.
28．What can we learn about SHAPE
A．It suits students talented in STEM. B．It shows the procedure of learning STEM.
C．It serves as the start of students’ college life. D．It gives students chances to work with engineers.
29．In SHAPE, students can .
A．be free to explore the MakerSpace B．earn college credit for future study
C．put school knowledge into practice D．be equipped with skills for engineering
30．To secure a place in SHAPE, students need to .
A．show their family financial state B．answer all the given questions
C．pay application fees before deadline D．prove their learning capability
【答案】28．A 29．D 30．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一项针对高中生和应届毕业生的选择性大学预科课程：SHAPE。介绍了其课程特色以及申请要求。
28．细节理解题。根据第一段“SHAPE is tailored for students with a gift for STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.(SHAPE是为具有STEM：科学、技术、工程和数学天赋的学生量身定制的)”可知，SHAPE适合在STEM领域有天赋的学生。故选A。
29．细节理解题。根据第二段“SHAPE gives students a more realistic picture of what it means to be an engineer, and its professional development components help students develop the skills they need to get there.(SHAPE让学生对成为一名工程师意味着什么有了一个更现实的认识，它的专业发展部分帮助学生发展他们到达那里所需的技能)”可知，在SHAPE，学生可以掌握工程技能。故选D。
30．细节理解题。根据Application部分中“Personal statement to demonstrate excitement and interest in STEM through engagement in challenging courses, activities, projects, etc.(个人陈述，通过参与具有挑战性的课程、活动、项目等，展示对STEM的兴奋和兴趣)”可知，申请条件中需要学生陈述自己参加过的有挑战性的课程、活动、项目，这能证明自己的学习能力，由此可知，为了在SHAPE获得一席之地，学生需要证明自己的学习能力。故选D。
Passage 10
（2023·北京朝阳·统考二模）I lost my leg to cancer at 30. My first trip out of the house as a one-legged woman would be to see a sick friend in hospital with my mom.
As I made my way through the hospital, I was prepared for looks of curiosity, sympathy, and even shock. But one thing shook me to a depth I had never experienced before. Two kids were playing in the hallway. As I passed by on my crutches (拐杖), they looked up at me, and suddenly, the little boy pointed at me. “Look at that lady!” It seemed that he was shouting loud enough for the entire hospital to hear. “She only has one leg! Doesn’t that look funny ”
Both of the kids burst into laughter. Heads turned, and I felt the blood rush to my face. I put my head down and rushed out as fast as I dared on my crutches. I held my tears back until the car door closed. As I fell into the seats, I cried, “How could they think this is funny ”
My mom tried her best to comfort me, “Honey, they are just kids. They don’t know any better.” They were just kids, but that did not excuse their rude behavior. I felt a wave of belief flood through me. I knew what I had to do. “Well, someone has to teach them!” I said. And I knew that someone would be me.
When I was well enough, I started to visit elementary schools and talk to children about being different. I was teaching children to be respectful of people who are different, and teaching them people come in all shapes, colors and sizes and we are each special and unique.
Speaking to children was just the beginning for me. I became an inspirational speaker and author and learned that being grateful for all the remaining parts of me was the only way to start and end my day. I shared my story in my book called I Am Choosing to Smile. I do, indeed, choose to smile. Waking up every morning, I look down at my one foot and say with all sincerity, “Good morning, five toes. I’m very glad to see you!”
31．What shocked the author in the hospital
A．The curious look a boy had.
B．The words a boy shouted out.
C．The game the boys were playing.
D．The sympathy the boys expressed.
32．How did the experience in the hospital change the author
A．She found the purpose of her life.
B．She began to realize her difference.
C．She understood kids’ characteristics.
D．She learned the importance of respect.
33．Which of the following words can best describe the author
A．Patient. B．Brave. C．Intelligent. D．Caring.
【答案】31．B 32．A 33．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者因癌症失去了一条腿，在有一次去医院看望一位生病的朋友时，作者受到了一个孩子的嘲笑，作者的妈妈告诉作者需要有人来教这些孩子不能嘲笑别人的残疾，后来作者开始访问小学，教孩子们要尊重不一样的人，后来作者成为了一名鼓舞人心的演说家和作家。
31．细节理解题。根据第二段的“But one thing shook me to a depth I had never experienced before. Two kids were playing in the hallway. As I passed by on my crutches (拐杖), they looked up at me, and suddenly, the little boy pointed at me. “Look at that lady!” It seemed that he was shouting loud enough for the entire hospital to hear. “She only has one leg! Doesn’t that look funny ”(但有一件事让我感到前所未有的震惊。两个孩子在走廊里玩。当我拄着拐杖走过时，他们抬头看着我，突然，那个小男孩指着我。“看那位女士！”他的叫声似乎大到整个医院都能听到。“她只有一条腿！”看起来是不是很有趣？”)”可知，在医院时，让作者震惊的是一个男孩喊出来的话，故选B。
32．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段的“I knew what I had to do. “Well, someone has to teach them!” I said. And I knew that someone would be me.(我知道我该怎么做。“嗯，总得有人教他们！”我说。我知道那个人就是我。)”和最后一段的“Speaking to children was just the beginning for me. I became an inspirational speaker and author and learned that being grateful for all the remaining parts of me was the only way to start and end my day.(对我来说，对孩子们讲话只是个开始。我成为了一名鼓舞人心的演说家和作家，并学会了对自己剩下的部分心存感激，这是开始和结束一天的唯一方式。)”可知，在医院的经历使作者找到了自己的人生目标，故选A。
33．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I shared my story in my book called I Am Choosing to Smile. I do, indeed, choose to smile. Waking up every morning, I look down at my one foot and say with all sincerity, “Good morning, five toes. I’m very glad to see you!”(我在我的书《我选择微笑》中分享了我的故事。我的确选择微笑。每天早上醒来，我低头看着我的一只脚，真诚地说:“早上好，五个脚趾。我很高兴见到你！”)”可知，作者勇敢地面对自己的缺陷，因此他是勇敢的，故选B。
Passage 11
（2023·北京昌平·统考二模）Every event here features a noted scientist who discusses a different cosmic (宇宙的) topic. They will be presented with a live stream to our Science World official website and questions can be asked in the website chat.
Black Holes
7:30 PM-8:30 PM, May. 19, 2023
Description: Most galaxies (星系) have a supermassive black hole at their center. These black holes help determine how galaxies will develop over time. Join Dr. Ansel Netscher for an outline of black holes. You can also explore how supermassive black holes may decide the development of galaxies.
The Webb Imagery
8:00 PM-9:30 PM, May. 28, 2023
Description: The amazing visions have attracted the world. But there’s a long and involved process by which scientists’ black-and-white observational data is transformed into dynamic color imagery for the public. Join image specialist Ralph Wilson as he discusses the art and science of translating infrared light.
Hunt for Distant Worlds
7:00 PM-8:00 PM, Jun. 3, 2023
Description: Since the discovery of the first planet orbiting a Sun-like star in 1995, more than 4, 000 exoplanets have been found. These widespread planet systems confirm that our solar system is just one of many in our Milky Way galaxy. The discovery of such systems has provided interesting insights, challenging our views about how planet systems form and develop. Join Dr. Amanda Garcia as she describes the scientific hunt for these distant worlds.
Mars and Beyond
10:00 AM-11:30 AM, Jun.4, 2023
Description: Will we ever reach Mars And what will it take to travel to other stars Dr. Camille Lopez will meet these questions with a speech of what we can expect in the next 30 years. It’s based on what is practical and reasonable when we consider the biological, economic, and philosophical concerns that connect with the engineering challenges of space habitation and exploration.
34．Interested in the development of planet or star system, you can choose ________.
① Black Holes
② The Webb Imagery
③ Hunt for Distant Worlds
④ Mars and Beyond
A．①④ B．②④ C．①③ D．②③
35．What will you learn from Mars and Beyond
A．Prospect of space travel. B．Application of art to science.
C．The origin and future of Mars. D．Detailed plan of space habitation.
36．What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To publicize online public lectures.
B．To compare events of studying science.
C．To stress the importance of space exploration.
D．To expand people’s knowledge about universe.
【答案】34．C 35．A 36．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个网上讲座的情况。
34．细节理解题。根据Black Holes部分中“These black holes help determine how galaxies will develop over time.(这些黑洞有助于确定星系如何随着时间的推移而发展)”以及Hunt for Distant Worlds部分中“The discovery of such systems has provided interesting insights, challenging our views about how planet systems form and develop.(这些系统的发现提供了有趣的见解，挑战了我们关于行星系统如何形成和发展的观点)”可知，对行星或恒星系统的发展感兴趣，可以选择Black Holes和Hunt for Distant Worlds。故选C。
35．细节理解题。根据最后一部分“Description: Will we ever reach Mars And what will it take to travel to other stars Dr. Camille Lopez will meet these questions with a speech of what we can expect in the next 30 years.(我们会到达火星吗？去其他星球旅行需要什么？卡米尔·洛佩斯博士将在演讲中回答这些问题，讲述我们对未来30年的期望)”可知，可以从Mars and Beyond了解到太空旅行的前景。故选A。
36．推理判断题。根据第一段“Every event here features a noted scientist who discusses a different cosmic (宇宙的) topic. They will be presented with a live stream to our Science World official website and questions can be asked in the website chat.(这里的每个活动都有一位著名的科学家来讨论不同的宇宙主题。他们将在我们的科学世界官方网站上进行直播，并可以在网站聊天中提出问题)”结合文章主要介绍了四个网上讲座的情况。可推知，文章的主要目的是宣传网上公开讲座。故选A。
Passage 12
（2023·北京昌平·统考二模）Ever wonder what happens to spacecraft after they get launched to space Well, that is where my job as an instrument operations engineer comes in. My job consists of planning, generating, and operating scientific instruments in-flight. I am grateful for having worked on missions at Saturn, the Moon, and our own planet Earth.
When I was a high-schooler, I was unsure of what college I wanted to attend, or what major I wanted to choose. After receiving an email from a college called Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), I decided to apply to a summer program they were offering with the encouragement of my mom. After participating in that program, I knew that MIT was the right university for me. The passionate students and boundless opportunities developed a feeling of belonging in me that led me to apply and eventually get accepted.
The most exciting and fulfilling part of being an engineer is that I am able to work on projects that benefit humanity. When people think of the space industry, they picture the outer reaches of our solar system. What they may not imagine is the great body of work being done to study our own home-Earth. I am thankful to have a career that allows me to commit myself to that responsibility.
The highlight of my career has been witnessing the end of the Cassini mission to Saturn. Some of the people on the team had been working on the mission for longer than I had been alive, but they still treated me as one of their own. I was given the opportunity to operate the cameras that would catch breathtaking images of the planet. And when the Cassini spacecraft had run out of fuel, I quickly learned that it was not just the end of the mission, but the end of a team. The night we watched with bittersweet longing as its signal faded to nothing is something that I will always keep in my memories. And while Cassini will be remembered for its historic contributions, what I will remember it for is the team it brought together.
My friends often ask why a girl could achieve all these. I always grew up a big fan of fiction. I read the Harry Potter books and loved anything fantasy. I realized that a common theme of hero stories is that the hero must always make a choice to start their adventure. If you don’t pick up the sword in your own story because you are afraid of what may happen next, you risk not having a story at all.
37．Why did the author apply to MIT
A．The majors in MIT interested her. B．Her mother urged her to go to MIT.
C．She set this goal as a high-schooler. D．A summer program made her love MIT.
38．What does the author think about her occupation
A．It’s easy to predict what she does. B．It’s hard for a girl to have such a career.
C．She is annoyed by being misunderstood. D．She is proud to work for human well-being.
39．What does the author value most in the Cassini mission
A．Its historic contributions. B．The team it brought together.
C．Breathtaking images of the planet. D．The opportunity to operate the cameras.
40．What can we learn from the story
A．Practice makes perfect. B．No way is impossible to courage.
C．Well begun is half done. D．Time lost cannot be won again.
【答案】37．D 38．D 39．B 40．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者是一名工程师，工作包括规划、制作和操作飞行中的科学仪器。作者认为自己从事有益于人类的项目，感到感激和满足。
37．细节理解题。根据第二段“After receiving an email from a college called Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), I decided to apply to a summer program they were offering with the encouragement of my mom. After participating in that program, I knew that MIT was the right university for me.(在收到一封来自麻省理工学院的电子邮件后，在我妈妈的鼓励下，我决定申请他们提供的暑期项目。在参加了这个项目之后，我知道MIT是适合我的大学)”可知，作者申请麻省理工学院是因为一个暑期项目使她爱上了麻省理工学院。故选D。
38．推理判断题。根据第三段“The most exciting and fulfilling part of being an engineer is that I am able to work on projects that benefit humanity.(作为一名工程师，最令人兴奋和满足的部分是我能够从事有益于人类的项目)”以及“What they may not imagine is the great body of work being done to study our own home-Earth. I am thankful to have a career that allows me to commit myself to that responsibility.(他们可能无法想象的是，研究我们自己的家园地球的大量工作正在进行。我很感激有这样一份工作，能让我承担起这样的责任)”可知，作者因自己为人类福祉而工作而自豪。故选D。
39．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“And while Cassini will be remembered for its historic contributions, what I will remember it for is the team it brought together.(虽然卡西尼号将因其历史性贡献而被铭记，但我将铭记的是它所凝聚的团队)”可知，在卡西尼号任务中，作者最看重的是它所凝聚的团队。故选B。
40．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I realized that a common theme of hero stories is that the hero must always make a choice to start their adventure. If you don’t pick up the sword in your own story because you are afraid of what may happen next, you risk not having a story at all.(我意识到英雄故事的一个共同主题是，英雄必须总是做出选择，开始他们的冒险。如果你在自己的故事中因为害怕接下来可能发生的事情而不拿起剑，你就有可能根本没有故事)”可知，我们能从这个故事中学到“勇者无惧”的道理。故选B。
一模汇编
Passage 1
（2023·北京东城·统考一模）Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists from all over the world shoot their shot for the Future For Nature (FFN) Award, an honorable international award.
The Future For Nature aims to:
·Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wild animals and plants.
·Stimulate award winners to sustain their dedicated work.
·Help winners to raise their profile, extend their professional network and strengthen their funding basis.
Benefits
·The winners each receive 50,000 euros and may make their own decision to spend the money in the service of nature conservation.
·FFN offers the winners a platform and brings their stories to the attention of conservationists, financiers and a wide audience, allowing them to increase their impact and gain more access to funds.
·FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Qualifications
The candidate：
·Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 31st May 2005.
·Is able to explain his/her conservation work in fluent English (written and spoken).
·Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more animal or plant species.
·Must be determined to continue his/her conservation work, as the award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.
Additional Remarks
For the 2023 Future For Nature Award, we are again searching for natural leaders, who have proven that they can make a difference in species’ survival.
From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees (被提名者) will be selected. These applicants will be asked to provide additional information, which will be used to select the final awardees. Ultimately, three inspiring wildlife heroes are selected as the winners.
Application Process: Apply online through the Apply Now link.
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2023.
1．Which is one of the aims of the Future For Nature
A．To aid more green groups. B．To fund academic education.
C．To inspire conservation efforts. D．To raise environmental awareness.
2．The winners will get the chance to ________.
A．consult top specialists B．meet like-minded people
C．benefit the local community D．promote self-created platforms
3．To apply for the 2023 Future For Nature Award, candidates must ________.
A．meet the age requirement B．apply via mail by the deadline
C．turn in the application in English D．provide additional personal information
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍自然的未来奖 (FFN) 的目的，益处，资格和申请候选人等相关信息。
1．细节理解题。根据小标题The Future For Nature aims to:中的“·Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wild animals and plants. (奖励和资助在保护野生动植物物种方面做出突出努力的个人)”和“·Stimulate award winners to sustain their dedicated work. (激励获奖者保持他们的敬业精神)”可知，FFN的目标之一是激励保护工作，故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据小标题The Future For Nature aims to:中的“·FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.(FFN正在建立一个不断壮大的赢家家庭，由具有相同兴趣的人组成一个社区。FFN为他们提供了彼此见面的机会，并继续相互学习，以便尽可能高效和有效地继续为自然而战)”可知，获胜者将有机会认识志同道合的人。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据小标题Qualifications中的“The candidate: ·Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 31st May 2005. (候选人：1988年5月31日或之后，2005年5月31日之前出生)”可知，要申请2023年自然未来奖，候选人必须符合年龄要求。故选A。
Passage 2
（2023·北京延庆·统考一模）GREAT BOOKS TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
Here is a shortened list of books sponsored by the magazines TIME and TIME for Kids that are suitable for primary schoolers. To make the list, we considered how age-appropriate the material was, and whether the tone and story line left the reader feeling engaged and empowered rather than anxious or confused.
Experts recommend the youngest kids to read books that explore the beauty and fragility (脆弱) of nature. When developing an appreciation for the world around them, they can switch to books that show the cause and effect of how humans treat our planet, and why it’s important to respect the environment. For older primary school kids, picture books can illustrate how our use of fossil (化石) fuels contributes to global warming. Most of the books on the list also offer lessons about how children, families, schools, and communities can make a difference.
THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET By April Pulley Sayre This photography book shows to us plants, animals and landscapes in vivid colors and descriptions. From up-close images of insects to pictures of mountain ranges, the pages introduce children to the planets’ diversity in a simple but effective way. THE LORAX By Dr. Seuss Thanks to its rhyme, and whimsical illustration, this classic tale is suitable for young children who can grasp the scarcity of natural resources, and also older kids who can see a danger in valuing profits over long-term environmental harm.
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS By Carole Lindstrom A tribute to native tribes that are protecting the planet, this book vividly shows the harms of oil pipelines. Kids will see the value of community action, while adults will recognize the story of the native tribes Standing Rock Sioux’s fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING By Robert E. Wells This book introduces the greenhouse effect with illustrations showing how sunlight gets trapped. It then explains fossil-fuel energy, and our reliance on it for electricity and transportation. The pages are full of science.
4．To make the book list for kids, what should be considered first A．Confusing story line. B．The tone of anxiety.
C．The books sponsorship. D．Age-appropriate content.
5．What can kids learn from the book “WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS”
A．They can see the value of community action.
B．They can know how to protect the native tribes.
C．They can recognize the story of the native tribes.
D．They can understand the importance of oil pipelines.
6．Which book explains how the greenhouse effect come into existence
A．THE LORAX
B．WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS
C．POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING
D．THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET
【答案】4．D 5．A 6．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本教孩子们气候变化的好书。
4．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“To make the list, we considered how age-appropriate the material was, and whether the tone and story line left the reader feeling engaged and empowered rather than anxious or confused.(为了制作这个列表，我们考虑了材料是否适合年龄，以及语调和故事情节是否让读者感到投入和赋权，而不是焦虑或困惑)”可知，为儿童制定书单时，应首先考虑适合儿童年龄的内容。故选D。
5．细节理解题。根据WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS部分中的“Kids will see the value of community action, while adults will recognize the story of the native tribes Standing Rock Sioux’s fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline.(孩子们将看到社区行动的价值，而成年人将认识到当地部落Standing Rock Sioux对抗达科他管道的故事)”可知，孩子们能从《我们是水的保护者》这本书中学到社区行动的价值。故选A。
6．细节理解题。根据POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING 部分中的“This book introduces the greenhouse effect with illustrations showing how sunlight gets trapped.(这本书通过插图介绍了温室效应，展示了阳光是如何被捕获的)”可知，POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING 解释了温室效应是如何产生的。故选C。
Passage 3
（2023·北京海淀·石家庄市第四十二中学统考一模）If you’re interested in pushing yourself academically while experiencing college life, our Summer Programs for Pre-College students (SPP) can be ideal for you. In the programs, you will be able to make friends with fellow students, engage in social activities around the city and on campus, and experience pre-college summer study at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities.
Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With five exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in university labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning.
Academic life
SPP invites you to join other highly motivated teens from 87 countries in our summer programs for high school students—and take the leap into college life and academics, which enables you to take on new academic challenges, explore a variety of interests and consider possible majors. You can take college courses alongside undergraduates either on campus or online. And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of stimulating noncredit seminars that blend lectures with experiential learning, discussions,and projects.
Campus/Residence life
Embracing college life is an exciting experience. Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of college and city life. If you live on campus,you will stay in the residence hall, sharing a room and participating in dorm activities. There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security. Resident program assistants provide guidance, coordinate and lead social activities, ranging from group activities that include comedy shows to field trips.
Your hard work will be combined with social events and fun activities—and you’ll still have time for your own adventures on campus! Email the SPP office at sppoffice@mail.edu.
7．SPP aims to ______.
A．help college students to achieve academic success
B．provide admission guidelines for pre-college students
C．get high school students well-prepared for college life
D．encourage students to participate in hands-on learning
8．What are students supposed to do to earn the required credits
A．Carry out STEM research. B．Attend various seminars.
C．Finish the courses online. D．Join in experiential learning.
9．According to the passage, students living on campus ______.
A．can organize social activities B．will have access to a single room
C．are provided with good security D．are advised to direct comedy shows
【答案】7．C 8．A 9．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个大学预科学生暑期课程(SPP)。
7．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college.(我们长期的夏季学期大学预科课程包括一、二、三和六周的课程，为你在大学取得成功做好准备。)”可知，SPP的目标是让高中生为大学生活做好充分准备。故选C。
8．细节理解题。根据Academic life部分的“And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project.( 你还可以通过与个人导师或作为小组项目的一部分进行深入的STEM研究，获得最多8个大学学分。)”可知，学生应该通过进行STEM研究来获得所需的学分。故选A。
9．细节理解题。根据Campus/Residence life部分的“There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security.(每个房间通常住两名学生，安全是我们的首要任务：宿舍有住校工作人员和24小时保安。)”可知，住在校园里的学生有很好的安全保障。故选C。
Passage 4
（2023·北京房山·统考一模）To help new students, the International Business Institute (IBI) plans to set up a buddy (伙伴) peer support project. The project will help new students meet current students at IBI who can provide them with some friendly company during their first months in Newcastle and help them with any small problems that they may have.
What’s in it for you
We believe that being a buddy will be rewarding in several ways. As a volunteer, it will be personally satisfying to know that you are able to help new students. It will also help you make contacts that may be valuable in your future
