2023届辽宁高考英语阅读理解专项训练（含解析）

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The unique pink box in the front yard was originally created to serve those in the community. “Ever since my teaching partner told me about Little Free Libraries, I have known I wanted to make one,” says Carrie, a teacher in Illinois. Little Free Libraries, first created in 2009 are a way for people to take a book to read, or leave one for someone else to find.
Carrie’s husband, Matt, promised to make her one for her birthday in May 2020. In June, she was found to have breast cancer. Designing and planning the Little Free Library became a helpful distraction(分散注意力的事).
The book exchanges are often made on different, creative themes. Carrie always posts her adventures with greyhounds Rose and Flattery, German Shepherd Dog Kuster, and Belgian Shepherd Dog Kiva on the Internet, which make a difference to her life. She decided to create a dog-themed library featuring dog related artwork, a metal dog on top and a jar of dog treats. The library took her husband almost a month to build and another few weeks to paint.
The project has given Carrie something positive to focus on as she goes through her treatments. In addition, it has shown her how many people care about her -from her husband and another relative who helped construct it, to a nephew who painted the artwork, to friends who donated books. She also has a better understanding of them. The Little Free Library holds about 25 books. As people stop by, she discovers another benefit. “After many years of living here, we’re finally getting to know some of our neighbors.”
1．Why were Little Free Libraries set up in 2009
A．To collect books to donate.
B．To help neighbors exchange books.
C．To serve needy people in communities.
D．To draw Carrie’s attention away from cancer。
2．What inspires Carrie to create a dog-themed library
A．Her battle with cancer.
B．Posts about lovely dogs.
C．Experiences with her dogs.
D．Her teaching partner’s advice.
3．How does the author find Carrie’s project
A．It helps her overcome physical pain.
B．It focuses on positive things.
C．It strengthens her bonds with others.
D．It inspires her to support neighbors.
4．Which of the following can best describe Carrie
A．Sociable and practical. B．Caring and creative.
C．Adaptable and honest. D．Brave and cautious.
About 9 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean annually, that is, about 17 tons every minute. The United Nations(UN) reported that if ambitious actions are not taken, then the ocean will contain more plastic than fish by 2050.
Therefore, Yvan Bourgnon decided to do something. He created the association The SeaCleaners and set up a center devoted to the construction of a pioneering ship: the Manta. Using a special design, a hybrid propulsion (混合推进) system and a power supply from renewable energy sources, the high-tech ship will not only collect ocean waste but process it.
Ready to be launched in 2024, the Manta will operate autonomously 75% of the time without the use of coal or oil, and it will have the ability to extract between 5,000 and 10,000 tons of floating plastic each year as well as microplastics from 10mm deep to 1 meter deep. Even more impressively, its hybrid design means that this ship can operate for up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The ship is equipped with various systems, including a set of waste-collecting conveyor belts to bring the plastic from the ocean to the ship, three floatable systems to pick up waste on the surface, two smaller multipurpose collection rubber boats for parts of the ocean that the larger ship can’t access, and two cranes (吊车) to pull larger pieces from the water.
According to the designers, the first task of the Manta will take place in Southeast Asia. After that the Manta will operate in Africa and South America but will also appear in temporarily polluted areas following climatic or natural disasters.
After three weeks at sea, the Manta will be directed towards coastal ports in the area to give lectures and welcome the public aboard for activities or events regarding plastic pollution. An area of 200m and a conference room for 80 people are on board to accommodate these events.
5．What does the first paragraph serve as
A．A warning. B．An explanation.
C．An argument. D．A background.
6．What does the underlined word “extract” mean in paragraph 3
A．Remove. B．Destroy.
C．Restore. D．Deliver.
7．Why are rubber boats included in the Manta
A．To convey plastic to the ship.
B．To reach narrow areas.
C．To pull plastic from deep water.
D．To pick up surface waste.
8．Which aspect of the ship is talked about in the last paragraph
A．Its popularity among the public.
B．Its role as an educational platform.
C．Its diverse applications in real life.
D．Its long-term effects on the environment.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge carried out a year-long study with Design and Technology(D&T) year 9 pupils at two London schools. Pupils at one school spent the year following school lessons while the other group’s D&T lessons used a set of engineering design thinking tools. Creativity of both groups of pupils was assessed at the start and end of the school year using an authoritative mental test.
Results showed a significant increase in creativity among pupils at the intervention(干预) school where thinking tools were used. At the start of the year, the creativity scores of pupils at the control school were 11% higher than those at the intervention school according to data from the mental test. By the end, however, creativity scores of pupils in the intervention group were 78% higher than those in the control group.
The research is part of a program called Designing Our Tomorrow and challenges pupils to find ways of dealing with real-world problems by thinking about the thoughts and feelings of others. The particular challenge used in the study required pupils at the intervention school to design an asthma-treatment(哮喘治疗) pack for children. Pupils were given various “tools”. They were shown data on the number of asthma-related deaths of children in the UK, and a video about a child having an attack. They also explored the problem and tested their design ideas by role-playing---for example---patients, family members, and medical staff.
Nicholl, Senior Lecturer in Design and Technology Education, said, “When I taught D&T, I didn’t see children as potential engineers who would one day contribute to the economy - they were just people who needed to be ready to go into the world at 18. Although teaching empathy(同理心) has been part of the D&T National Curriculum for over two decades, this study suggests it is still a missing link in the creative process, and vital if we want education to encourage designers and engineers of tomorrow.”
9．What can we learn about the control group
A．They used thinking tools.
B．They didn’t take D&T lessons.
C．They followed standard courses.
D．They got higher creativity scores twice.
10．Why do researchers give pupils various “tools”
A．To develop their empathy.
B．To test their creativity levels.
C．To inspire them to solve problems.
D．To help them understand asthma.
11．What is Nicholl’s attitude to current D&T teaching
A．Appreciative. B．Doubtful. C．Objective. D．Unsatisfied.
12．Which can be the best title for the text
A．Teaching Kids Empathy Is a Must.
B．Pupils Should Empathise with Others.
C．Empathy Improves Creativity in Pupils.
D．Empathy Is Missing in the Creative Process.
Go behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California’s well-known Silicon Valley. See what it’s like inside a super-clean and highly automated silicon chip(硅片) factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. The Intel Museum is 10,000 square feet providing lots of fun and interactive learning for children and adults.
Getting Here
The museum is conveniently located near the Montague Expressway exit off Highway 101 in Santa Clara, CA 95054.
Visiting Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Note: Please call in advance to ensure that we are open, as we close for having a social gathering limited to members of a family, organization, or club from time to time.
Tour Information
Student Tours and Field Trips Museum staff accompany students and youth groups as they explore the complex world of silicon technology to help them understand how Intel is changing the way we live, work, and play. Students learn about Intel microprocessor history, silicon chip design, and chip fabrication(制造). Interactive exhibits encourage students to explore concepts in a fun and educational manner. Field trip programs last two hours and are all carefully designed so that they’re exactly right for students in grades 2-12, including hands-on classes in the Learning Lab.
Group Tours Guided group tours are offered daily by advance reservation. Self-pared visits are always welcome. Drop-in requests for guided tours will be accepted, if possible. However, advance reservations are recommended.
To schedule a tour, call 408-765-5050 or email us at museum @
13．What do we know about the Intel Museum
A．It holds private events sometimes.
B．It has a high-tech factory.
C．It is open daily to the public.
D．It is supported by Silicon Valley.
14．Which is the feature of field trips
A．They require advance reservations.
B．They offer students interactive exhibits.
C．They display technologies of Intel.
D．They’re tailored to specific grade levels.
15．What type of writing is the text
A．A guide. B．An announcement. C．A review. D．A recommendation.
NASA is making preparation to send a crew to the moon who will explore the lunar surface with the hopes of constructing a stable habitat. Although the American space agency is focused on just sending astronauts, other companies are looking further into the future for when humans will colonize the natural satellite.
Experts at Money, a company for consumer credit products, released the first-ever moon mortgage (按揭) guide that reveals living on the lunar surface would cost $325,067 a month.
“With Earth becoming increasingly populated and space technology advancing, it won’t be long before lunar living becomes the new normal,” reads the study.
The team from Money used various factors to calculate the cost of a house on the moon: raw materials needed to build a house, the special materials needed to build on the moon’s atmosphere, astronauts required to travel to build, and the average cost of transporting materials to the moon.
According to the moon mortgage guide, the first fully functioning house on the moon would be $48,454,063, which is a high price for a home. The price includes adding life-saving details to homes such as air seals, industrial-strength air-con and heaters, meter (流星)-proof windows, insulation (绝缘) and organic sources of energy.
The idea of living on the moon may sound like an exciting life, but those brave enough to take the leap have to consider the “lunar lifestyle” that comes with it.
“Generating energy is vital when living in such extreme conditions, and therefore the cost of some suppliers may force you to consider some alternative options. The most efficient way to generate. electricity on the moon is to buy a small nuclear reactor costing $1.3 billion,” Money shares in the study. “Alternatively, 34 solar panels would generate enough electricity to run one house and cost only $23,616 in comparison.”
The guide also reveals the most ideal locations on the moon, with “Sea of Rains” being deemed “the perfect family suburb”—this region sits at the north and is one of the largest impact craters (陨石撞击坑) in the Solar System.
16．What does the word underlined in Para 1 mean
A．Send plenty of scientists. B．Live in large numbers.
C．Have more knowledge. D．Exploit more energy.
17．What can we learn from the study
A．Average people can’t afford to live on the moon due to the high cost.
B．It’s estimated that the cost of living on the moon is roughly $425,067.
C．Life on the lunar surface would be expected similar to that on the earth.
D．Compared with nuclear reactor，solar panels cost less to generate electricity.
18．Which one is more suitable for houses to build on
A．The high land. B．The flat ground.
C．The deep hole. D．The mountainous area.
19．What’s the best title of the text
A．Living on the Moon B．Exploring the Moon
C．Sending Astronauts to the Moon D．Travelling on the Moon
Smiles Are Always Preferable over Pity
An artist from Washington is bringing smiles to babies and their parents, one helmet at a time.
Flat head syndrome is a common condition in infants and affects about half of babies in their first year of life. Fortunately, it doesn’t cause significant medical consequence and is treatable with a specialized helmet that an infant will wear for weeks or months. But these helmets usually come in a dull white.
More than a decade ago, artist Paula Strawn was approached by a friend whose granddaughter was prescribed one of the helmets and asked if she could make it a bit more fun.
“I had never seen a baby with a helmet before and they quickly explained what it was for,” Strawn says. “I was a little frightened as I hadn’t painted on anything like this before. But it went and they were very happy.”
Strawn was living in Southern California at the time. After painting the helmet for her friend, she quickly began to get inquiries from other parents who wanted to stylize the helmets for their babies.
Soon, requests snowballed in from across the state, then from around the country.
“Within the year it was my main painting work for folks all over Southern California and within a couple of years I started hearing from folks around the states,” she recalls. “The last few years it’s been my full-time business. I get helmets from all over the country.”
Strawn, who now lives in Washington, says she has painted more than 3,200 helmets in the 15 years since she painted her first one.
She frequently posts her paintings to her Instagram page, which features helmets designed with bright flowers, cartoon characters, sports team logos and other colorful pictures.
“It’s a fun, friendly and personal design that brings smiles to baby and a chance for parents to have a conversation about the helmet instead of pity,” Strawn says. “Smiles are always preferable over pity!”
20．Who will be interested in this text
A．Babies. B．Parents. C．Artists. D．Doctors.
21．What can we infer from Para.2
A．The helmets are mainly white. B．Infants don’t like their helmets.
C．Many babies suffer from flat heads. D．People ignore flat head syndrome.
22．Which word describes Strawn
A．Caring. B．Generous. C．Selfish. D．Energetic.
23．The text is most probably taken from ________.
A．a brochure B．a diary C．an advertisement D．a magazine
Must-Visit Attractions in Turin, Italy
Mole Antonellina
The tall spire of Mole Antonelliana is the pinnacle of the Turin skyline and an iconic symbol of the city. It was built in 1848 and is now the National Museum of Cinema. But the real draw is the viewing platform at the top of the building, which offers amazing views of the city and mountains beyond.
Piazza Castello
In the heart of the historic centre of Turin is Piazza Castello, which hosts two major Baroque structures—Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Madama. Palazzo Reale was originally built in the 16th century, and underwent modification in the late 17th century. Palazzo Madama dates from 1003 and is now home to the Museo Civico d’ Arte Antica, which has a remarkable collection of paintings from the medieval, Renaissance and baroque periods.
Basilica di Superga
The Basilica di Superga was built in the 18th century on the Superga hill with stunning views over the city and wider landscape. From here you can see peaks of the Alps such as Monviso and Doufour peak.
Parco del Valentino
Located on the west bank of the River Po that runs through the city, Parco del Valentino makes for lovely walks. The park is also home to the Castillo del Valentino-one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Quadrilatero Romano
This is a central neighbourhood, where an ancient Roman settlement once stood. The network of small streets is made up of beautiful historic buildings that are home to interesting shops, bars and restaurants, as well as remnants of the former Roman structures.
24．What is the most attractive place in Mole Antonellina
A．The tall spire of Mole Antonelliana. B．The viewing platform at the top.
C．The pinnacle of the Turin skyline. D．The National Museum of Cinema.
25．If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of the biggest mountain in Europe, which attraction will you choose
A．Mole Antonellina B．Piazza Castello
C．Basilica di Superga D．Parco del Valentino
26．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To list different places. B．To broaden readers’ view.
C．To introduce Turin, Italy. D．To attract more visitors.
The next time San Francisco residents stop a taxi, they may step into a car with no one behind the wheel. Driverless taxis are now allowed to come on the city’s streets. On June 2, 2022, Cruise, a division of General Motors (GM), was approved to charge for rides in its self-driving cars, becoming the first company allowed to operate commercial driverless cars in a major US city.
Though Cruise is regarding it as a big win, its self-driving cars aren’t totally free to run on the streets of San Francisco as they please. Cruise vehicles will be limited to transporting passengers in less crowded areas of the city between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The speed limit is 30 mph. They are also not allowed to operate in heavy rain or fog. The rules are meant to reduce any injuries or accidents.
Cruise plans to launch the service gradually with a team of just 30 cars. The first robotaxis will be improved versions of GM’s Chevrolet Bolt. However, the company is seeking approval to get its custom-built Cruise Origin on public roads. The driverless electric vehicle has no wheels or pedals (踏板) and can attain highway speeds. The car consists mostly of a siting space, where passengers can face each other.
Cruise’s ability to obtain the commercial permit to operate is a big step forward. However, the company still has to convince passengers that its technology is safe. Many remain concerned about safety. A 2021 survey by the American Automobile Association found that 74 percent of Americans are afraid to ride in a self-driving vehicle.
It remains to be seen how the new driverless taxi experiment will play out in San Francisco. But based on the vast number of companies that are racing to develop self-driving vehicles and the tens of thousands of people on waitlists for robotaxi rides, the Cruise pioneering program is at least set for popularity, if not success.
27．What can we learn about the Cruise’s driverless ride services
A．The services have turned out to be a great success.
B．The services receive great support from the public.
C．The services have run in some major cities of the USA．
D．The services are limited to some regions of San Francisco.
28．What does the author describe in detail in paragraph 3
A．The feature of Cruise Origin.
B．The future of self-driving cars.
C．The original plan of the company.
D．The new version of Chevrolet Bolt.
29．What is the attitude of most Americans towards the self-driving taxis
A．Doubtful. B．Opposed.
C．Favourable. D．Unconcerned.
30．What can be the best title of the text
A．Cruise Offers Free Self-driving Ride Services
B．Self-driving Cars Are Coming to San Francisco
C．Self-driving Vehicles Are Popular in Major Cities
D．Companies Begin to Charge for Rides in Self-driving Cars
Meet Incredible Conservation Heroes Saving Wildlife from Extinction
These four conservationists are doing fantastic work to protect some highly threatened species in a world where many species are racing towards extinction.
Elena Bykova
If not for the efforts of Elena Bykova, the saiga antelope (赛加羚羊) would have been extinct by now. As Executive Secretary of the Saiga Conservation Alliance, an international organization, Bykova works to save the antelope. Illegal hunting is the single biggest threat, and Bykova concentrates on raising public awareness of the danger, finding alternative livelihood (生计) opportunities for local communities, and protecting saiga habitats.
Anne Savage
Dr. Savage founds a conservation program to protect cotton-top tamarins (棉顶狨猴) She pioneers the development of new technologies to study the animal in the Colombian forest. She also helps conduct a study that found only 7,500 individuals remained. As a result, the International Union for Conservation of Nature adjusted the classification of cotton tops from Endangered to Critically Endangered, bringing the species to more people’s notice.
Jeanne Tarrant
Frogs are astonishingly diverse and beautiful for Dr. Tarrant. Over the years, she has helped put the spotlight on many highly threatened species of frogs that face extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and hunts by their animal enemies. No wonder she is called the “Frog Lady” of South Africa!
Marilyn Connell
Living only in the Mary River of Queensland, the Mary River turtle (龟)takes in oxygen in two ways. Being hunted by other wildlife is the Mary River turtle’s biggest threat. Connell and her team investigate the threats to the species and take measures to protect the eggs and newborns from being hunted, ensuring the species has a bright future.
31．What contribution does Elena Bykova make to protect the saiga antelope
A．She makes no efforts to protect the species.
B．She punishes the behavior of illegal hunting.
C．She establishes an international organization.
D．She helps the locals change the means of making a living.
32．What made cotton-top tamarins get more public attention
A．The efforts made in the research.
B．The change of their risk category.
C．The development of new technologies.
D．The foundation of the conservation program.
33．What endangers the survival of both frogs and the Mary River turtles
A．Loss of their habitats. B．Trouble in reproduction.
C．Threat from other wildlife D．Action of human beings.
Professional courses, such as Masters in International Business or MIB, have been taken by many students in the last two decades. They are choosing new-age unconventional courses that guarantee a better future. MIB is a specialized course that teaches the international business. There are solid reasons for so much popularity of MIB course.
The course content and teaching methods of MIB differ from a normal MBA or Master of Business Administration. It has been designed with the objective of developing professionals with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the international trade. The course offers various advantages over the conventional MBA degree course.
The massive increase in the international business and foreign trade gives excellent job prospects to the new generation. Acquiring a degree of MIB offers outstanding growth of job opportunities. Those who want to pursue in the field of marketing also have a good future after completing the degree from a MIB college with a good reputation. Big multinational organizations look for talented people who can handle the job of International Marketing Manage, and people with MIB degrees are preferred. The job needs an in-depth understanding of the overseas markets, because it is the strategic post from the aspect of company’s international business growth.
Since business finance and economics are covered at length in the courses of MIB, students have great job offers in the field of finance as well. Typically, organizations offer the position of international finance controllers to those who complete MIB with the specialization of finance. The specialization covers aspects of international taxes, accounts, budgeting and so on. People in this field are well-paid, and growth prospects are unlimited. After completing degree course from a reputed MIB college, there is a good opportunity in the banking and finance field as well. International banks appoint people who have an excellent grasp over the international banking policies, currency exchange, and international policies. Thus, MIB is the golden key to success with brilliant job opportunities in national and multinational areas.
34．How is the second paragraph mainly developed
A．By analyzing causes. B．By proving definition.
C．By making comparisons. D．By providing examples.
35．Why do more and more people intend to acquire a degree of MIB
A．It is required in the colleges.
B．It contributes to great job offers.
C．It appeals to most of the graduates.
D．It helps to start up one’s own business.
36．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．People earn more in business field than in finance field.
B．The international finance controller is a high-quality job.
C．MIB holders are more promising in all careers than others.
D．International banks only accept employees from MIB colleges.
37．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this article
A．To predict the future trend of the MIB course.
B．To describe the development of the MIB course.
C．To promote the professional MIB course worldwide.
D．To explain why the MIB course is gaining popularity.
Seagrass meadows(海草床) are wonder plants growing beneath the sea. They feed and shelter sea life and are masterful at storing carbon. Thanks to the assistance of tiger sharks, a huge seagrass meadow in the Bahamas Banks was recently discovered, offering the world a tool to fight climate change.
Seagrass has usually been detected by Earth-orbiting satellites that identify darker patches in the blue water. In this study, tiger sharks were selected as research tools due to their highly consistent associations with seagrass ecosystems. They spend 70% of their time in seagrass meadows. The team equipped eight tiger sharks with satellite tags (电子跟踪器), seven sharks with camera tags, and used a 360-degree camera on a shark for the first time ever.
The data researchers collected was astonishing. The world’s largest seagrass ecosystem, measuring at least 66,900 square kilometers, has been discovered. This reflects a 41% increase from previous estimates of global seagrass. Seagrass can capture (捕获) huge quantities of carbon by photosynthesis (光合作用) and stores it on the seafloor. In terms of climate change, this is excellent news; seagrass is 35 times faster a removing carbon than tropical rainforests. When referred to global seagrass carbon stock estimates, the study indicates that seagrass in the Bahamas may contain 19.2% to 26.3% of all the carbon stored in seagrass meadows on Earth.
Yet seagrass meadows are rapidly disappearing, with over 92% of meadows in the UK gone, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Scientists are collecting seeds and trying to grow new seagrass meadows through restoration projects. This new discovery offers optimism and proves the importance of the ocean for healing.
The sharks led us to the seagrass ecosystem in the Bahamas, which we now know is likely the most significant blue carbon sink(蓝色碳汇) on the planet. What this discovery shows us is that ocean exploration and research are essential for a healthy future. The untapped potential of the ocean is limitless. These meadows can be protected and can be replicated (复制,仿制), offering hope for climate change around the globe.
38．Why were tiger sharks chosen as research tools
A．They are more flexible than other sea animals.
B．They can quickly adjust themselves to the deep sea.
C．They have a strong connection with seagrass ecosystems.
D．They can be easily equipped with experimental devices.
39．What are the numbers in paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The decline of global seagrass meadows.
B．The impact of climate change on sea life.
C．The rapid increase in the amount of carbon on Earth.
D．The potential value of the world’s largest seagrass ecosystem.
40．What are scientists doing to protect seagrass
A．Planting more seagrass meadows.
B．Developing new technology to collect seeds.
C．Mapping the distribution of seagrass meadows.
D．Encouraging people to join in restoration projects.
41．Which could be the best title for the text
A．The New Way of Removing Carbon
B．The Significance of Ocean Exploration
C．A New Discovery: World’s Largest Seagrass Meadow
D．Tiger Sharks: Scientists’ Essential Helper to Study Climate
Betty Sandison was having lunch with some friends when the subject of wish lists came up. Although she had spent more than 30 years working as a registered nurse, Betty told her friends that she regretted never finishing the bachelor’s degree she’d started more than 67 years earlier.
Betty was the first person in her family to pursue higher education. With a dream of becoming a nurse, Betty enrolled at the University of Minnesota. But when she was just 25 credits short of getting her degree, for some reason, Betty dropped out of school and soon got married. Her career was put on hold as the couple moved around for her husband’s job, spending time living in different places.
Many years later, Betty returned to community college to become a registered nurse. She worked as a nurse for more than 30 years before retiring in 2013.
But in 2018, she still felt regretful over her unfinished degree. Encouraged by her friends, Betty decided to return to university to complete her bachelor’s degree. She chose to live in the dormitory and got on well with her roommates. She enrolled in classes and started working on those last 25 credits. However, she was discouraged by the new technology used when taking online courses during the coronavirus pandemic. Even so, Betty persevered.
At age 84, Betty got her bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from the College of Continuing and Professional Studies. She described the accomplishment as “pure joy, pure satisfaction”. Betty may even audit (旁听) college classes now that her degree is complete. She is not sure what’s next, but there’s one thing she does know: Life’s too short to live with regrets!
42．Why didn’t Betty get her bachelor’s degree
A．Because she decided to marry her beloved one.
B．Because she didn’t achieve the required credits.
C．Because she dropped out of school to work as a nurse.
D．Because she volunteered to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
43．What made Betty less confident during her pursuit of her bachelor’s degree
A．The difficult courses. B．The new technology.
C．The coronavirus pandemic. D．The interpersonal relationship.
44．Which of the following can best describe Betty
A．Accomplished and friendly. B．Popular and caring.
C．Determined and hard-working. D．Ambitious and responsible.
45．What message does this passage convey
A．Genius is nothing but labor and diligence.
B．Not matter of the today will drag tomorrow.
C．Be the change you want to see in the world.
D．It is never too late to cross items off the wish list.
We bought a Shamrock trailer (房车) in the fall of 2019 in anticipation (期待) of our three-month journey to Baja, Mexico. The camper (露营车) would be home base for all the fun and adventure our family, myself, my husband and our three teenagers, would have all the way.
It took three days to drive from Calgary to Las Vegas and the temperature went from negative 30 to 15 °F-a miracle! But by the time we made it to San Diego, California, we had visited two RV mechanics to fix water leaking from the water tank and a bed heater blowing up. Thankfully, while we waited for repairs, we could listen to waves lapping on the shore.
Eventually, we crossed the border into Mexico at Tijuana and pushed our way down the shore coast. While we swam, ate Mexican food and watched sunsets, the Shamrock kept throwing us surprises. We all learned to savor (尽情享受) the good moments while dealing with the bad.
Driving through Utah, our truck began making noises. The truck’s engine had completely broken, and we needed a new one. We holed up (躲) in St. George, Utah, to wait for repairs. One evening, we were heating up dinner when the oven let out a big WHUMP! The whole camper shook.
After a few weeks, we left our truck in Utah—the engine repair wasn’t going too well—and drove home to Calgary. There could not have been five travelers so happy to stay in their house for two weeks.
Eventually, we hired someone to drive our truck and the Shamrock to Calgary, but he arrived with just the truck. The camper was causing problems, and the keys got lost, so it was left in Idaho. It’s still there; we recently marked its one-and-a-half-year anniversary of storage.
This brings me to the point of this essay: For Sale: A lively 30-foot Shamrock camper. Keeps you on your toes! Sleeps five. $9,000. Pick-up is somewhere in Idaho. Bring some tools to break into it.
46．What can we learn about the author’s self-driving tour
A．The tour lasted for about one month.
B．They drove a Shamrock all the way during the tour.
C．Their truck stopped working when they arrived at San Diego.
D．They enjoyed the tour despite some unexpected problems.
47．What does the underlined word “surprises” mean in paragraph 3
A．Breakdowns. B．Beautiful scenery.
C．Amazing functions. D．Quality after-sales service.
48．What is the tone of the article
A．Unhappy. B．Serious. C．Amusing. D．Exciting.
49．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article
A．To suggest the places to travel.
B．To advertise her Shamerock camper.
C．To record the happy moments in life.
D．To complain about her campers.
From a young age, Barbara Binns’s passions were reading and doing research. With her latest book, Unlawful Orders, a biography, she captures American history.
Unlawful Orders tells the story of James Williams (1919-2016), a doctor who served with the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military pilots, during World War II. While at the Freeman Airfield base in Iowa, he stood up to racial unfair practices through peaceful protest, which pushed the government to make some changes in the US army.
Binns lives in Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up and where most of her stories took place. In 2008, she wrote several books for young readers. She found her current book’s subject while researching James’s mother, Clara Williams, for another project. James had also lived in Chicago, in a neighborhood not far from where Binns grew up, but she hadn’t heard about him. “I found myself wondering if I ever walked past him on the street and didn’t realize I was in the presence of greatness,” Binns told The Week Junior. She said she would have loved to have him as a role model during her childhood.
That’s one reason why she wrote Unlawful Orders, she said — for children who need a hero, someone who looks ordinary but did extraordinary things through quiet but persistent actions.
50．What can be known about James Williams
A．He once served as an American pilot.
B．He fought for equal rights for the black people.
C．He lived in the same neighborhood with Binns.
D．He got the support from American government.
51．Which of the following words can best replace the underlined words in Paragraph 2
A．Put aside. B．Settled for.
C．Objected to. D．Referred to.
52．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A．How Binns chose the subject for Unlawful Orders.
B．How Binos got to know James Williams.
C．Why Binns gave up researching Clara Williams.
D．Why Binns chose Chicago to be the setting for her books.
53．Why did Binns write Unlawful Orders
A．To motivate herself to become a hero. B．To be in memory of James Williams.
C．To inspire the children. D．To record American history.
When Huang Xiqin took a job as an appraiser (估价员) after graduating from university in 1992, her occupation was a strange concept to most Chinese people. On the China’s mainland, there were no more than 100 appraisers, according to Huang, chairwoman of Guozhonglian Appraisals and a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, where her company is headquartered, was the first China’s mainland city to introduce the value consulting industry thanks to the reform and opening-up policy launched in 1978. It was not until 1996 that such qualification examinations were made available nationwide. She advised we should learn from our neighbor Hong Kong. At that time, many of the appraisal reports in Shenzhen were written in traditional Chinese characters, which are widely used in Hong Kong.
Enthusiastic about the new industry, Huang devoted almost all of her time to studying and she went on to pass three of the qualification tests for appraisers between 1996 and 1998. It was challenging. The test for asset appraisers, for example, requires knowledge on almost all items related to company balance sheets. One of the subjects is electromagnetically engineering, and examinees must master all major items of large-scale equipment in China in order to pass. She was so busy that she could only finish work at 8 pm. And she would go to the library and stay there studying until closing time. After going home, she continued studying until midnight, and kept going like this for more than seven years.
Though tired and having almost no time for entertainment, she was thankful for the reform and opening-up policy that enabled Shenzhen to pioneer in many aspects and allowed her company to develop.
54．What was special about Huang Xiqin’s profession in the 1990s
A．No entertainment. B．High salary.
C．Great concentration. D．Small numbers of employees.
55．Why did our country start introducing the value consulting industry
A．Because of its wide spread.
B．Because of the development of education.
C．Because of the reform and opening-up policy.
D．Because of the highly challenging qualification tests.
56．What can we learn about the tests from paragraph 3
A．It was easy to pass them.
B．They were demanding.
C．Huang Xiqin wanted to pass more of them.
D．They were mainly related to company administration.
57．Which words can best describe Huang Xiqin
A．Ambitious and hard-working. B．Learned and warm-hearted.
C．Humorous and easy-going. D．Helpful and energetic.
Harry Potter movies are huge hits and loved by children all over the world. Kids can lose themselves in the wonderful world of magic while learning values that are important to them.
That’s why Paula DuPre Pesman, the associate producer of the Harry Potter movies, found it so hard to leave this behind when choosing to start her organization There With Care that helps families with sick children.
Her move towards charity work did not happen by chance. While working on the set of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, Pesman received a call asking if she could realize the wish of a child with terminal cancer, who was a fan named Gillian with a wish to see a movie about Harry Potter. Though such a wish seemed impossible to achieve, Pesman brought together the crew who together overcame the challenges and put together a rough-cut screening for the young girl.
Pesman’s determination to help Gillian came from her own experience of living with her husband, who had fought and won the battle with cancer. Carrying out Gillian’s wish enabled her to witness how powerful supporting a family in need can be. So she left the career she loved in 2005 to start her organization.
There With Care provides many services that families in need rarely find, such as transportation to and from the hospital, gas cards, deep cleaning services, clothing and meals, especially when kids are in hospital. Now the organization has helped over 4,000 families.
Looking back, she said, “In a way I think everything came together so that today we would be here helping. It gave us a new purpose and a new way of helping people.”
58．Why does the author talk about Harry Potter movies in paragraph1
A．To boost a nonprofit organization. B．To arouse passion for the movies.
C．To express admiration for Pesman’s choice. D．To explain why Pesman quit as a producer.
59．What inspired Pesman to found There With Care
A．The success of Harry Potter movies. B．The experience of realizing a girl’s wish.
C．Her enthusiasm for helping the needy out. D．Her living with her cancer-suffering husband.
60．Which words can be used to describe Pesman
A．Warm-hearted and generous. B．Hard-working and creative.
C．Strong-minded and ambitious. D．Easy-going and understanding.
61．Which will be the best title for the text
A．A Sick Girl’s Wish Finally Came True B．There With Care Was Born from Movies
C．Harry Potter Movies Helped Sick Children D．A Producer Left Movies to Do Charitable Work
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Cold, or da han in Chinese, is the last solar term in the annual solar calendar. Here are some things about Major Cold.
Cold current
During Major Cold, as the cold current moves southward, the weather is often cold to the extreme. Though the related data in China show that the lowest temperature in a year is usually recorded during the Major Cold period, it may not be as cold as Minor Cold in most areas on the whole since spring is approaching.
Dispelling (驱散) cold
During Major Cold, the freezing weather has a big influence on Chinese people’s lives. Rather than take up outdoor activities, people tend to reduce movements and choose to stay at home to keep fit in various ways. For example, to stay warm, people in Beijing have a habit of eating dispelling cold cake, a kind of rice cake that is thought good to warm and nourish. Besides, in Chinese, “rice cake” has the same pronunciation with the words “higher in a new year”, which symbolizes good luck and continual promotion. For another example, residents in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province like to drink nourishing chicken soup during Major Cold.
The ending and the beginning
Major Cold often coincides with the end of the year, so the folk customs of this period have an added sense of farewell to the old and welcoming the new. With the traditional Spring Festival around the corner, people are busy making preparations for it, like stocking up delicacies, sweeping and decorating. The cheerfulness of the reunion adds warmth to the cold winter days.
62．What is the feature of Major Cold
A．Lasting much longer than Minor Cold.
B．Being colder than Minor Cold on average.
C．Resulting from cold current moving southward.
D．Dropping to the lowest temperature of the year.
63．How do Chinese people respond to Major Cold
A．By eating specific food to keep warm. B．By expressing new year’s resolution.
C．By doing exercise to keep healthy. D．By decorating their houses to dispel cold.
64．In which part of a newspaper may the text appear
A．Diet. B．News. C．Culture. D．Art.
Darwin’s Arch, a famed rock formation in the Galapagos Islands has taken on a new shape.
The top of the Arch collapsed this week into the Pacific Ocean due to natural forces.
“Obviously all the people from the Galapagos felt it was a shame because it’s something we’re familiar with since childhood, and to know that it has changed was a bit of a shock,”
Washington Tapia said, “However, from a scientific point of view, it’s part of the natural process.
It normally happens on our planet.”
Darwin’s Arch,which is made of natural stone, at one point would have been part of the island. Named after famed naturalist Charles Darwin, it is not accessible by land. But the area around the islands is a popular diving spot, particularly to observe sharks and other sea species.
“Unfortunately today, our guests of the Galapagos Aggressor III experienced a once in a lifetime event,” the travel company Agressor Adventures posted on Facebook. The group added, “This morning at 11:20 am local time, the world-famous Darwin’s Arch collapsed in front of their eyes. There are now only two pillars (柱子) remaining. Some in the dive & travel industry are already referring to this now as ‘The Pillars of Evolution (进化)’.”
The post received nearly 200 comments including one person who wrote, “What a shame! Geologic (地质的) time is so much different from human time that we forget that it’s always going on. That’s why I like to spend a lot of time among the arches in Southern Utah. You never know when it could be the last time before geology does its work.”
The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been called a “living museum and showcase of evolution”. The islands are situated about 621 miles from the coast of Ecuador. They are home to many interesting animals including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and many types of finches.
65．What does Tapia think of the collapse of Darwin’s Arch
A．It is a disastrous memory especially for kids.
B．It is a little bit disappointing but acceptable.
C．It is a rare natural phenomenon in the world.
D．It is such a wonder hard to explain in science.
66．What do people coming to the Galapagos Islands like most
A．Diving to observe some sea species.
B．Catching sharks around the islands.
C．Climbing Darwin’s Arch carefully.
D．Visiting the office of Charles Darwin.
67．What is the post from the Agressor Adventures on Facebook mainly about
A．The magical power of the geology.
B．The novel description of the pillars.
C．The witness of the fall of the Arch.
D．The reason for the loss of the Arch.
68．What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A．To advertise for Aggressor Adventures.
B．To introduce the theory of evolution.
C．To praise Darwin for his contribution.
D．To add some background information.
Cutting 20% of sugar from packaged foods and 40% from beverages could prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events, 490,000 cardiovascular deaths, and 750,000 diabetes cases in the U.S. over the lifetime of the adult population, according to a micro-simulation study published in Circulation.
A team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and New York City Departnent of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)created a model to simulate and quantify the health, economic, and equity impacts of a pragmatic sugar-reduction policy proposed by the U.S. National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI). As a partnership of more than 100 local, state and national health organizations convened by the NYC DOHMH, the NSSRI released draft sugar-reduction targets for packaged food sand beverages in 15 categories in 2018. This February, NSSRI finalized the policy with the goal of industry voluntarily committing to gradually reformulate their sugary products.
Ten years after the NSSRI policy goes into effect, the U.S. could expect to save $4.28 billion in total net healthcare costs, and $118.04 billion over the lifetime of the current adult population (ages 35 to 79), according to the model. Adding the societal costs of lost productivity of Americans developing diseases from excessive sugar consumption, the total cost savings of the NSSRI policy rises to $160.88 billion over the adult population’s lifetime. These benefits are likely to be an underestimation since the calculations were conservative. The study also demonstrated that even if partial industry observed the policy, it could generate significant health and economic gains.
“Sugar is one of the most obvious additives in the food supply to reduce to reasonable amounts,” says Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, co-senior author and leader of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. “Our findings suggest it’s time to implement a national program with voluntary sugar reduction targets, which can generate major improvements in health, health disparities, and healthcare spending in less than a decade.”
69．Why was the NSSRI policy introduced
A．To protect people’s health. B．To improve the quality of goods.
C．To cure the sugar-related illnesses. D．To attract people’s attention.
70．Whose cooperation is the most important in carrying out the policy
A．Teenagers’. B．Companies’. C．Customers’. D．Researchers’.
71．What is the main idea of paragraph 3
A．The government makes profits from the policy.
B．The policy will bring great benefits to health.
C．The policy will save a huge amount of money for the U.S.
D．Manufactures can gain much from their goods.
72．What can be inferred about the adoption of the NSSRI policy
A．It has received little support. B．It is a short-sighted decision.
C．It damages the benefits of manufacturers. D．Its benefits appear in many aspects.
Few marsupials (有袋哺乳动物) have gone from miraculous survival to the edge of extinction as quickly as the Kangaroo Island dunnart (狭足袋鼩).
In 2019 and 2020, devastating fires burned nearly 10 million hectares of southeastern Australia. The flames threatened hundreds of species with extinction, but the Kangaroo Island dunnart — which already numbered less than 500 before the fires — seemed to be one that was beyond expectation in the aftermath. But now these rare creatures may be more at risk than ever, researchers say June 16 in Scientific Reports. The danger, as domestic as it sounds, is getting eaten by a cat.
As of 2008, invasive wildcats had contributed to at least 13 percent of extinctions worldwide. That’s one reason why the government has been euthanizing (安乐死) wildcats on Kangaroo Island for years. The scientists who conducted the dunnart study knew all this — but when they studied the remains of wildcats euthanized in 2020, they were still surprised by what they saw: Seven out of 86 wildcats had recently dined on dunnart.
“We were not expecting to find so many,” says Louis Lignereux, a field researcher at the University of Adelaide School of Animal and Veterinary Science. “It’s particularly bad news, ”he says, “if you think of what was in the wildcats as only a brief description of what they ate in the last 36 hours.” Taking that into account, those seven wildcats alone could have eaten enough to wipe out the Kangaroo Island dunnart within a few months, if they had survived—and there are hundreds of other wildcats on the island.
A small habitat makes the dunnarts especially vulnerable. It’s like putting all your eggs in one basket, Lignereux says. Since the fires, the Kangaroo Island dunnart is thought to now live in an area about one-tenth of the size of Manhattan. “If something happened to this spot,” he says, “then the dunnart is gone forever.”
73．What can we infer about the Kangaroo Island dunnarts from the text
A．Their small habitat has rich species. B．They and wildcats killed each other.
C．The wildcats led to the extinction of them. D．They were hardly influenced by the big fire.
74．How did the researchers find the real cause of the sharp reduction of dunnarts
A．By analyzing their habitat. B．By consulting the experts.
C．By referring to precious data. D．By studying the remains of dead wildcats.
75．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “vulnerable” in the last paragraph
A．hard to be fed B．sensitive to the environment C．at risk D．easy to survive
76．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．Why do dunnarts possibly face extinction B．Why do wildcats dine on the dunnarts
C．What environment do dunnarts favor D．What measures should be taken to kill wildcats
参考答案：
1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B
【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述小免费图书馆的建立。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Little Free Libraries, first created in 2009 are a way for people to take a book to read, or leave one for someone else to find. (2009年首次创建的“小免费图书馆”是人们带着一本书去读，或者把一本留给别人找的一种方式。)”可知，2009年创建“小免费图书馆”是为了让邻居们之间交换图书的。故选B。
2．推理判断题。根据第三段“The book exchanges are often made on different, creative themes. Carrie always posts her adventures with greyhounds Rose and Flattery, German Shepherd Dog Kuster, and Belgian Shepherd Dog Kiva on the Internet, which make a difference to her life. She decided to create a dog-themed library featuring dog related artwork, a metal dog on top and a jar of dog treats. (图书交换通常是围绕不同的、有创意的主题进行的。Carrie总是在互联网上发布她与灰狗Rose and Flattery、德国牧羊犬Kuster和比利时牧羊犬Kiva的冒险经历，这对她的生活产生了影响。她决定创建一个以狗为主题的图书馆，里面有与狗有关的艺术品、一只金属狗和一罐狗食。)”可知，Carrie和她的狗在一起的经历激励她创建一个以狗为主题的图书馆。故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The project has given Carrie something positive to focus on as she goes through her treatments. In addition, it has shown her how many people care about her -from her husband and another relative who helped construct it, to a nephew who painted the artwork, to friends who donated books. She also has a better understanding of them. The Little Free Library holds about 25 books. As people stop by, she discovers another benefit. “After many years of living here, we’re finally getting to know some of our neighbors.”(这个项目给了Carrie一些积极的东西，让她在接受治疗时能够集中精力。此外，它还向她展示了有多少人关心她——从她的丈夫和另一位帮助建造这座建筑的亲戚，到画这件艺术品的侄子，再到捐赠书籍的朋友。她也对它们有了更好的理解。小免费图书馆有大约25本书。当人们路过时，她发现了另一个好处。“在这里生活多年后，我们终于认识了一些邻居。”)”可知，作者认为Carrie的项目使得她和他人的关系更加亲密了。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据第一段“The unique pink box in the front yard was originally created to serve those in the community. “Ever since my teaching partner told me about Little Free Libraries, I have known I wanted to make one,” says Carrie, a teacher in Illinois. Little Free Libraries, first created in 2009 are a way for people to take a book to read, or leave one for someone else to find. (前院独特的粉红色盒子最初是为了服务社区中的人们而设计的。伊利诺伊州的教师Carrie说：“自从我的教学伙伴告诉我关于小免费图书馆的事以来，我就知道我想做一个。”。2009年首次创建的“小免费图书馆”是人们带着一本书去读，或者把一本留给别人找的一种方式。)”可知，Carrie是一个很有爱心的人。根据第三段“The book exchanges are often made on different, creative themes. (图书交换通常是围绕不同的、有创意的主题进行的。)”可知，Carrie是一个很有创造力的人。故选B。
5．D 6．A 7．B 8．B
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍伊凡·布尔尼翁创建了“海洋清洁者”协会，并成立了一个中心，致力于建造一艘开拓性的船只：曼塔号。这艘高科技船舶采用特殊设计、混合动力推进系统和可再生能源供电，不仅可以收集海洋垃圾，还可以对其进行处理。
5．推理判断题。根据第一段“About 9 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean annually, that is, about 17 tons every minute. The United Nations(UN) reported that if ambitious actions are not taken, then the ocean will contain more plastic than fish by 2050. (每年约有900万吨塑料最终进入海洋，即每分钟约17吨。联合国报告称，如果不采取雄心勃勃的行动，到2050年，海洋中的塑料含量将超过鱼类。)”结合下文提到用Manta收集海洋中的塑料垃圾可知，这一段是给下文提供背景。故选D。
6．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Ready to he launched in 2024, the Manta will operate autonomously 75% of the time without the use of coal or oil, and it will have the ability to extract between 5,000 and 10,000 tons of floating plastic each year as well as microplastics from 10mm deep to 1 meter deep. (“曼塔”号将于2024年发射，75%的时间将在不使用煤炭或石油的情况下自主运行，每年将能够extract 5000至10000吨漂浮塑料以及10毫米深至1米深的微塑料。)”可知，这里是指“曼塔”号的功能，它应该是可以移除那些塑料垃圾，所以extract的意思应该是“移除”，和选项A意思一致。故选A。
7．细节理解题。根据第四段“two smaller multipurpose collection rubber boats for parts of the ocean that the larger ship can’t access (两艘较小的多用途收集橡皮艇，用于大型船舶无法进入的海洋部分)”可知，加上两艘较小的多用途收集橡皮艇是用于大型船舶无法进入的狭窄的海洋部分。故选B。
8．推理判断题。根据最后一段“After three weeks at sea, the Manta will be directed towards coastal ports in the area to give lectures and welcome the public aboard for activities or events regarding plastic pollution. An area of 200m and a conference room for 80 people are on board to accommodate these events. (在海上航行三周后，“曼塔”号将被引导到该地区的沿海港口进行讲座，并欢迎公众上船参加有关塑料污染的活动。船上有200米的区域和可容纳80人的会议室，以容纳这些活动。)”可知，这一段谈到了船舶作为教育平台的作用。故选B。
9．C 10．A 11．D 12．C
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍剑桥大学的研究人员对伦敦两所学校的设计与技术（D&T）九年级学生进行了为期一年的研究。实验表明，同理心可以提高学生的创造力。
9．推理判断题。根据第一段“Researchers at the University of Cambridge carried out a year-long study with Design and Technology(D&T) year 9 pupils at two London schools. Pupils at one school spent the year following school lessons while the other group’s D&T lessons used a set of engineering design thinking tools. Creativity of both groups of pupils was assessed at the start and end of the school year using an authoritative mental test. (剑桥大学的研究人员对伦敦两所学校的设计与技术（D&T）九年级学生进行了为期一年的研究。一所学校的学生花了一年时间学习学校课程，而另一组的D&T课程使用了一套工程设计思维工具。在学年开始和结束时，使用权威的心理测试对两组学生的创造力进行了评估。)”和第二段“Results showed a significant increase in creativity among pupils at the intervention(干预) school where thinking tools were used. At the start of the year, the creativity scores of pupils at the control school were 11% higher than those at the intervention school according to data from the mental test. By the end, however, creativity scores of pupils in the intervention group were 78% higher than those in the control group. (结果显示，在使用思维工具的干预学校，学生的创造力显著提高。根据心理测试的数据，年初，对照学校学生的创造力得分比干预学校高11%。然而，到最后，干预组学生的创造力得分比对照组高78%。)”可知，两组学生分别为干预组（intervention group）和对照组（control group），干预组的学生们学习的是一套工程设计思维工具，对照组的学生们学习的是学校安排的传统课程。故选C。
10．推理判断题。根据第三段“The research is part of a program called Designing Our Tomorrow and challenges pupils to find ways of dealing with real-world problems by thinking about the thoughts and feelings of others. The particular challenge used in the study required pupils at the intervention school to design an asthma-treatment(哮喘治疗) pack for children. Pupils were given various “tools”. They were shown data on the number of asthma-related deaths of children in the UK, and a video about a child having an attack. They also explored the problem and tested their design ideas by role-playing---for example---patients, family members, and medical staff. (这项研究是一项名为“设计我们的明天”的项目的一部分，它挑战学生通过思考他人的想法和感受来找到处理现实世界问题的方法。研究中使用的特殊挑战要求干预学校的学生为儿童设计哮喘治疗包。学生们得到了各种各样的“工具”。他们看到了英国儿童哮喘相关死亡人数的数据，以及一段关于一名儿童哮喘发作的视频。他们还探讨了这个问题，并通过角色扮演测试了他们的设计理念——例如，病人、家人和医护人员。)”可知，学生们被给各种各样的“工具”是为了培养孩子们的同理心。故选A。
11．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Nicholl, Senior Lecturer in Design and Technology Education, said, “When I taught D&T, I didn’t see children as potential engineers who would one day contribute to the economy - they were just people who needed to be ready to go into the world at 18. Although teaching empathy(同理心) has been part of the D&T National Curriculum for over two decades, this study suggests it is still a missing link in the creative process, and vital if we want education to encourage designers and engineers of tomorrow.” (设计与技术教育高级讲师尼科尔说：“当我教授D&T时，我并不认为孩子们是有一天会为经济做出贡献的潜在工程师，他们只是需要在18岁时准备好走向世界的人。尽管20多年来，同理心教学一直是D&T国家课程的一部分，但这项研究表明，它仍然是创意过程中缺失的一环，如果我们想通过教育来鼓励未来的设计师和工程师，这一点至关重要。”)”可知，尼科尔对D&T教学并不满意。故选D。
12．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Results showed a significant increase in creativity among pupils at the intervention(干预) school where thinking tools were used. At the start of the year, the creativity scores of pupils at the control school were 11% higher than those at the intervention school according to data from the mental test. By the end, however, creativity scores of pupils in the intervention group were 78% higher than those in the control group. (结果显示，在使用思维工具的干预学校，学生的创造力显著提高。根据心理测试的数据，年初，对照学校学生的创造力得分比干预学校高11%。然而，到最后，干预组学生的创造力得分比对照组高78%。)”和第三段“The research is part of a program called Designing Our Tomorrow and challenges pupils to find ways of dealing with real-world problems by thinking about the thoughts and feelings of others. (这项研究是一项名为“设计我们的明天”的项目的一部分，它挑战学生通过思考他人的想法和感受来找到处理现实世界问题的方法。)”可知，这篇文章主要讲述实验表明，同理心可以提高学生的创造力。故选C。
13．A 14．D 15．A
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍人们去英特尔博物馆旅游要了解的相关信息。
13．细节理解题。根据Visiting Hours部分“Note: Please call in advance to ensure that we are open, as we close for having a social gathering limited to members of a family, organization, or club from time to time. (注意：请提前打电话确保我们是开放的，因为我们会因不定期举行仅限于家庭、组织或俱乐部成员的社交聚会而关闭。)”可知，英特尔博物馆可以提供举办私人聚会。故选A。
14．推理判断题。根据Tour Information部分“Field trip programs last two hours and are all carefully designed so that they’re exactly right for students in grades 2-12, including hands-on classes in the Learning Lab. (实地考察项目持续两个小时，都经过精心设计，非常适合2-12年级的学生，包括学习实验室的实践课程。)”可知，它们是针对特定年级水平量身定制的。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据文章结构“Getting Here(到达这里)”，“Visiting Hours (参观时间)”和“Tour Information (旅游信息)”可知，这是一篇旅游手册，告诉人们去英特尔博物馆旅游要了解的相关信息。故选A。
16．B 17．D 18．C 19．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。美国宇航局正在准备向月球送去一组宇航员，希望建立一个稳定的栖息地。同时消费信贷专门企Money的专家们最近发布了有史以来第一个“月球按揭”指南。该指南显示：在月球表面生活每月的费用为32万5067美元；月球上第一个功能齐全的房子将是48,454,063美元；月球上最理想的位置——“雨海”被认为是完美的家庭郊区。
16．词句猜测题。根据第一段第一句“NASA is making preparation to send a crew to the moon who will explore the lunar surface with the hopes of constructing a stable habitat.(美国宇航局正在准备向月球发射一组宇航员，他们将探索月球表面，希望建立一个稳定的栖息地。)”和划线单词前“when humans will （人类将何时）”和划线单词后“the natural satellite（这个自然的星球）”可知，colonize意为“（人类）（在月球上）居住、生活”。故选B项。
17．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后两句“The most efficient way to generate. electricity on the moon is to buy a small nuclear reactor costing $1.3 billion,” Money shares in the study. “Alternatively, 34 solar panels would generate enough electricity to run one house and cost only $23,616 in comparison.”(最有效的生成方式。月球上的电力是为了购买一个小型核反应堆，成本为13亿美元。“或者，34块太阳能电池板可以产生足够一所房子使用的电力，相比之下，成本仅为23616美元。”)”可知，与核反应堆相比，太阳能电池板发电成本更低。故选D项。
18．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The guide also reveals the most ideal locations on the moon, with “Sea of Rains” being deemed “the perfect family suburb”—this region sits at the north and is one of the largest impact craters in the Solar System.(该指南还揭示了月球上最理想的位置，其中“雨海”被认为是“完美的家庭郊区”——这个区域位于北部，是太阳系中最大的撞击坑之一。)” 可知，更适合建造房子的是深洞（坑）。故选C项。
19．主旨大意题。通读全文尤其第一段第一句“NASA is making preparation to send a crew to the moon who will explore the lunar surface with the hopes of constructing a stable habitat. (美国宇航局正在准备向月球发射一组宇航员，他们将探索月球表面，希望建立一个稳定的栖息地。)”和第六段“The idea of living on the moon may sound like an exciting life, but those brave enough to take the leap have to consider the “lunar lifestyle” that comes with it.(在月球上生活的想法听起来可能是一种令人兴奋的生活，但那些有勇气迈出这一步的人必须考虑随之而来的“月球生活方式”。)”可知，文章介绍了美国航天局计划在月球建立人类栖息地、Money公司做出的生活在月球所需的花费、最佳居住地点的推测等。A项“生活在月球上”作为标题，能概括全文。故选A项。
20．B 21．C 22．A 23．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了艺术家Paula Strawn给患有扁头症的婴儿画好看的头盔。文章介绍了扁头症对婴儿的影响，以及Paula Strawn这么做的起因经过。
20．推理判断题。根据第一段“An artist from Washington is bringing smiles to babies and their parents, one helmet at a time.(一位来自华盛顿的艺术家正在给婴儿和他们的父母带来微笑，一次一个头盔)”结合文章主要说明了艺术家Paula Strawn给患有扁头症的婴儿画好看的头盔。文章介绍了扁头症对婴儿的影响，以及Paula Strawn这么做的起因经过。可推知，父母可能对文章感兴趣。故选B。
21．推理判断题。根据第二段“Flat head syndrome is a common condition in infants and a