强化练(二) 细节理解题(2)
A
(2023·广东深圳一模)
King’s College London Volunteering is looking for paid members to sit on the Student Advisory Board for Volunteering.The Board plays an important role in influencing the development and delivery of the volunteering service.Its aim is to find volunteering opportunities for students，teachers and other staff at school.
Volunteering，which has the potential to create positive social impact，is a key priority for King’s.The Board will ensure that students’ needs are at the core of the service so that all King’s students can make a difference.
This year，the Student Advisory Board for Volunteering will co-create the agenda，and potential topics include：
Volunteering opportunities for the disabled.
Promotion of the Board’s service.
How to recognize and reward volunteers.
Evaluation of the Board’s work.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity open to all studying at King’s，regardless of how much or how little you have volunteered.The Board will be run both online and in-person，and board members will be paid the London Living Wage(￡11.95 per hour) via King’s TalentBank.
The application deadline is 23：59 on Friday,31st March 2023.
Apply via the form below，using your King’s email address.
1．What does the Board aim to do for those at King’s
A．Perform voluntary work.
B．Meet their academic needs.
C．Provide learning opportunities.
D．Discover volunteering chances.
2．Which of the following is a possible topic for this year’s agenda
A．Running the Board online.
B．Training voluntary workers.
C．Assessing the Board’s performance.
D．Taking care of people with disabilities.
3．Who can apply to be a member of the Board at King’s
A．The students. B．The teachers.
C．The graduates. D．The working staff.
B
(2023·江西重点中学盟校联考)
There is no way they just drove into that water，thought Corion Evans.The 16-year-old was hanging out with friends in a parking area underneath a Moss Point，highway in July when a car with three teenage girls inside fell into the Pascagoula River.It came to rest some 20 feet from land，then sank.The driver，Evans would learn，had blindly followed wrong directions from her GPS.
It was around 2：30 a．m.by the time Evans and brothers Karon and Caleh Bradley got to the river’s edge.In the darkness，they could barely make out the girls clinging(抱住) to the roof，the only part of the car still，barely，above water.But they could hear screaming.
Evans took off his shirt and shoes，put his phone down，and then dived into the water，a river he knew alligators(短吻鳄) called home.He helped the first girl he saw and，keeping her head above water，led her ashore.
Just then，a man called out.Police Officer Garry Mercer had arrived.He dived into the river to help another of the girls.But halfway back to shore she panicked and went underwater，pulling Mercer down with her.Evans jumped back into the water and helped them until they could stand.“If he hadn’t been there，who knows？” Mercer told the Washington Post.
There was still one girl in the water.Cora Watson,19，could not swim.She was swallowing water，struggling to stay afloat.And scared.
“I heard Watson screaming ‘Help！’and I thought she was done，” Caleh told WLOX in Biloxi.
“I just knew my last breath was coming，” Watson said.“My mind said，You’re slowly losing yourself.” She began to go under.Then，a surprise.“Corion had grabbed me.”
All of them were taken to the hospital and released.They’re alive because Corion Evans risked his life to save them.They’re alive，says his mother，Marquita Evans，because Corion Evans broke his curfew(宵禁)．But she’s not mad，she told the Post，“He had a good reason.”
4．Why did the car fall into the river
A．Because the driver was blind.
B．Because the driver was a teenager.
C．Because the GPS was not accurate.
D．Because the car broke down accidentally.
5．How many people did Evans save from the Pascagoula River
A．One. B．Two.
C．Three. D．Four.
6．Which of the following best describes Corion Evans
A．Optimistic and honest.
B．Brave and skillful.
C．Humorous and kind.
D．Responsible and creative.
7．What can we infer from the passage
A．Evans failed to save all the girls.
B．Police Officer Garry Mercer can’t swim.
C．The river that the car fell into is dangerous.
D．Marquita was angry about Evans’ behavior.
C
(2023·湖北4月调研)
More cities，states and regions are committing to comprehensive climate plans to decarbonize(减少碳排放) transportation by 2040.The need for action is now，and we need to rise to the challenge quickly.Google technology is unlocking our ability to generate climate-related insights and impact on the globe.
The transportation sector is where global greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions are rising the quickest.In 2018，Google launched the Environmental Insights Explorer(EIE)．Using AI，the systems analyze transportation trends in a city by mode，helping local governments assess their progress in tackling GHG emissions.GHG inventory processes(温室气体排放清单) traditionally take months and multiple data sources to collect，and are now highly efficient，allowing government staff to reduce the cost and personnel burden of reporting.
In pursuit of helping more cities take action against climate change，we will make transportation insights available in EIE for over 20,000 cities and regional governments by the end of the year，making it one of the largest ever collections of high-quality，globally consistent environmental data sources.
With EIE，cities have free access to Google’s unique mapping data and insights so they can decide on cleaner transport policies.As part of Google’s most ambitious decade of climate action，we’ve committed to helping more than 500 cities and local governments reduce a total sum of 1 billion tons of carbon emissions per year by 2030 and beyond.
As the window continues to narrow on carrying out policies and plans to reduce emissions，we’re collaborating with other associations，committed to addressing climate change.Our work with Cities Climate Leadership Group(C40) will help us better support the needs of cities.Together we can provide higher-quality transportation activity data to measure and track GHG emissions at a global scale，while also giving state and local governments resources to better understand what’s working at a local level.
8．What can we learn about EIE from paragraph 2
A．It takes over government staff’s work.
B．It predicts transportation trends in a city.
C．It results in the rising of GHG emissions.
D．It deals with data collection and analysis.
9．What is the purpose of the project EIE
A．To promote Google’s ambitious climate action.
B．To help cities make more sustainable decisions.
C．To provide environmental protection resources.
D．To partner with 40 countries for climate solutions.
10．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “collaborating” in the last paragraph
A．Cooperating. B．Compromising.
C．Competing. D．Corresponding.
11．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Google helps calculate people’s carbon footprint with EIE.
B．Local governments benefit from environmental data sources.
C．Technology does its part in the action against climate change.
D．Technology can increase people’s environmental consciousness.强化练(一) 细节理解题(1)
A
(2023·山东潍坊一模)
Stay Safe with Sonder
As a foreign student arriving in Australia，you may feel both excited and anxious.The prospect of arriving in a new country where you may have no friends or family nearby can be discouraging，particularly the thought of what you would do if you were involved in an accident or fell seriously ill.
Sonder Australia aims to lessen that worry by providing an Australia-wide，multilingual rapid response network，available on-demand 24/7 via a mobile app.The Sonder app has following unique features.When required，Sonder can also work with Murdoch to provide further well-being support.
1．Who may the text be targeted at in Australia
A．Taxi drivers.
B．New settlers.
C．International students.
D．Travelers from abroad.
2．Which part of the app functions at a set time
A．24/7 help. B．Check on me.
C．Safety alerts. D．Track my journey.
3．What technology is used in all the four features
A．Facial recognition.
B．Voice interaction.
C．Geographical positioning.
D．Cross-platform communication.
B
(2023·山东临沂一模)
From Santa Barbara to Scotland，strangers are becoming friends by going on bike rides together.They get paired up by Cycling Without Age，an organization that helps seniors go for bike rides，even if they can’t pedal themselves.
Hugh Lyon and David Lawrence，who are roughly 20 years apart in age，have been riding together for years.The 56-year-old Lawrence serves as a “pilot”，driving the trishaw—a bike with a passenger seat in the front that Cycling Without Age uses for their rides.They go for rides about once a week，often discussing the history of their town.
“Despite my deceased parents，it gives me a connection with people from an older generation，” said Lawrence，“and I enjoy spending time with them and hearing their stories.”
The pair have formed a friendship outside of cycling.Lawrence said he calls Lyon often and goes to the gym with him to help him with exercises he can’t do on his own.
Ole Kassow，who founded Cycling Without Age，said that’s the power of the program.“The truly powerful thing about these bike rides is that they tie people and stories together to create new relationships，” he told CBS News.“In my friendships—and the ability to form new relationships at any age—are what define a good life，and often also a long and happy life.”
John Boettner started the Santa Barbara chapter.He has one rule for passengers.“They say，‘What does it cost if I’m going to go for a ride？’ I say，‘Here’s what it costs：You have to wave.If you don’t wave，I’m going to kick you out，’” he joked.He said he likes when they hit red lights，because it gives them a chance to connect with people on the road.“Driving the trishaw is the best advertisement for Cycling Without Age，” Boettner said.“When you take a 101-year-old woman for a bike ride and she holds your hand tight and says thank you and gives you a kiss on the cheek，it doesn’t get any better than that.”
4．What benefit did Lawrence get from Cycling Without Age
A．Picking up forgotten stories.
B．Improving his health condition.
C．Understanding his parents’ love.
D．Creating a relationship with seniors.
5．Why did Ole Kassow mention “friendships”？
A．To share the pleasure of cycling.
B．To state the nature of happiness.
C．To show the value of the program.
D．To introduce the definition of a good life.
6．What can we learn from Boettner’s words in the last paragraph
A．The program needs to be advertised.
B．Passengers have to pay for their rides.
C．Red lights connect people on the road.
D．Bike riders feel fulfilled by offering rides.
7．What message does the passage convey
A．A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.
B．Be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud.
C．Don’t go through life，grow through life.
D．Happiness is a journey，not a destination.
C
(2023·广东名校联盟3月大联考)
Children are naturally curious about the world around them.When Chase Hansen was only 4 years old，he encountered homeless people for the first time while shopping with his dad at an outdoor mall in Salt Lake City，Nevada.It’s no wonder that he had a lot of questions.
“Chase looked at me and said，‘Dad，who are these people？Why don’t they have a place to stay？’” John Hansen recalled.“After I explained that they had run into hard times and were homeless，I knew that we were looking at an educational opportunity.My son wanted to help them.”
The father and son convinced a local Jamba Juice store to donate more than 100 smoothies(果汁) and the pair gave them out to homeless people in a park.
After that，they came up with an even better idea.“I wanted a way to get to know people better，” Chase said.“So，my dad and I decided to start taking some of the homeless people we’d met out to lunch.”
“A lot of people walk right past homeless people and don’t see the person，” he said.“I know now that they’re people just like us.They want to make a connection and not feel so alone in the world.”
Hundreds of lunches later，they run a self-funded charity called Project Empathy(同情)to help inspire others to meet and to create relationships with the homeless people in their neighborhoods.The organization provides a list of resources that can help homeless people with food，housing and employment.
John said that what started as a way to spend quality time with his son has turned into a passion for both of them.“Chase and I realized that the country needed an army of people to practice empathy，and that by doing something as simple as taking a homeless person to lunch，we could maybe inspire others to do the same，” he said.“Any time you can help to give someone a voice，it’s empowering.”
8．Which of the following can best describe Chase Hansen
A．Curious and caring.
B．Knowledgeable and kind.
C．Successful and talented.
D．Generous and ambitious.
9．Why did John and his son take some homeless people out to lunch initially
A．To help them to find the suitable shelter.
B．To make friends with the homeless people.
C．To do some research and prepare for a project.
D．To have a better understanding of the homeless people.
10．What’s the father and son super team’s goal
A．To offer jobs to the homeless.
B．To change the social-economic conditions.
C．To donate more smoothies to the homeless.
D．To inspire more people to help the homeless.
11．What’s the best title of the text
A．The Terrible Situation of Homeless People
B．The Relationship Between Father and Son
C．Father and Son Help Homeless People One Meal at a Time
D．Project Empathy Encourages People to Practice Empathy强化练(一)
语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一款旨在帮助刚到澳大利亚的留学生解决问题的应用程序Sonder Australia。
1．C [直接信息细节题。根据第一段中的“As a foreign student arriving in Australia，you may feel both excited and anxious.”以及第二段首句可知，这篇文章可能是针对国际学生的。故选C。]
2．B [直接信息细节题。根据Check on me中的“...you can set a time for us to contact you regularly to make sure you’re OK.You can set a ‘Check On Me’ duration from 30 minutes to over 8 hours...”可知，应用程序的Check on me功能在设定的时间发挥作用。故选B。]
3．C [综合信息理解题。根据24/7 help中的“Sonder immediately geo-locates you，establishing your exact location.”；Check on me中的“...Sonder will use geo-location technology to monitor you.”；Safety alerts中的“If we detect an incident occurring nearby your location...”和Track my journey中的“The ‘Track My Journey’ app feature helps you reach your destination while we track your progress...”可知，这四个特性都使用了地理定位技术。故选C。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇新闻报道。本文主要讲述“无年龄骑行”通过组织人们一起骑自行车把陌生人变成朋友，让人们在骑行的过程中体会到了幸福感。
4．D [直接信息细节题。根据第三段“Despite my deceased parents，it gives me a connection with people from an older generation...”可知，劳伦斯在Cycling Without Age骑行的过程中与老一辈的人有了联系。故选D。]
5．C [间接信息细节题。根据第五段的“Ole Kassow，who founded Cycling Without Age，said that’s the power of the program.”以及卡索所说的话可知，后文卡索提到“友谊”是为了体现该项目的意义。故选C。]
6．D [间接信息细节题。根据最后一段中的“Boettner said，‘When you take a 101-year-old woman for a bike ride and she holds your hand tight and says thank you and gives you a kiss on the cheek，it doesn’t get any better than that.’”可知，骑行让Boettner感到满足。故选D。]
7．B [主旨大意题。综合分析整篇文章可知，本文主要讲述“无年龄骑行”通过组织人们一起骑自行车把陌生人变成朋友，让人们在骑行的过程中体会到了幸福感。所以B选项“成为别人云中的彩虹”，符合题意。故选B。]
8．A [推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It’s no wonder that he had a lot of questions.”以及第二段中的“My son wanted to help them.”可推知，蔡斯·汉森是充满好奇心和爱心的。故选A。]
9．D [直接信息细节题。根据第四段“After that，they came up with an even better idea.‘I wanted a way to get to know people better，’ Chase said.‘So，my dad and I decided to start taking some of the homeless people we’d met out to lunch.’”可知，约翰和他的儿子最初带一些无家可归的人出去吃午饭是为了更好地了解无家可归的人。故选D。]
10．D [间接信息细节题。根据最后一段中的“‘Chase and I realized that the country needed an army of people to practice empathy，and that by doing something as simple as taking a homeless person to lunch，we could maybe inspire others to do the same，’ he said.”可知，父子超级组合的目标是激励更多的人去帮助无家可归的人。故选D。]
11．C [标题归纳题。综合分析文章可知，文章主要讲述了蔡斯和父亲约翰通过请那些无家可归的人吃一顿饭的方式来帮助无家可归的人。故可推知文章最好的标题是“父亲和儿子为无家可归的人提供一顿饭”。故选C。]
强化练(二)
语篇解读 这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了伦敦国王学院学生志愿服务顾问委员会招募会员的相关信息。
1．D [直接信息细节题。根据第一段最后一句“Its aim is to find volunteering opportunities for students，teachers and other staff at school.”可知，委员会的目标是给学生、老师和其他工作人员提供做志愿者的机会。故选D。]
2．C [直接信息细节题。根据第三段中的内容“Evaluation of the Board’s work.”可知，今年议程的话题之一是“对委员会的工作进行评估”。故选C。]
3．A [间接信息细节题。根据倒数第三段中的“This is a unique and exciting opportunity open to all studying at King’s...”可知，国王学院的学生们可以申请成为国王学院学生志愿服务顾问委员会成员。故选A。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了16岁的埃文斯冒着生命危险于河水中拯救他人的故事。
4．C [间接信息细节题。根据第一段中的“The driver，Evans would learn，had blindly followed wrong directions from her GPS.”可知，是因为司机盲目地跟着错误的GPS行进，所以掉进了河里。故选C。]
5．D [数字计算题。根据第三段中的“He helped the first girl...led her ashore.”，第四段内容以及倒数第二段中的“She began to go under.Then，a surprise.‘Corion had grabbed me.’”可知，埃文斯救了三名落水的女孩和一名警官，共四个人。故选D。]
6．B [推理判断题。根据第三段“Evans took off...led her ashore.”以及第四段中的“He dived into the river to help another of the girls.But halfway back to shore she panicked and went underwater，pulling Mercer down with her.Evans jumped back into the water and helped them until they could stand.”可知，在拯救女孩的过程中埃文斯果断勇敢并且熟练水性，故推断他是勇敢和干练的。故选B。]
7．C [推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Evans took off his shirt and shoes，put his phone down，and then dived into the water，a river he knew alligators(短吻鳄) called home.”可知，汽车掉进去的那条河很危险，因为那条河被称作短吻鳄的家，即有很多鳄鱼生活于此。故选C。]
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。本文主要围绕 Google 在碳排放议题下所开展的全球气候变化数据库建立的过程和意义，表明了技术在应对气候变化的行动中发挥了作用。
8．D [间接信息细节题。根据第二段中的“Using AI，the systems analyze transportation trends in a city by mode，helping local governments assess their progress in tackling GHG emissions.GHG inventory processes(温室气体排放清单) traditionally take months and multiple data sources to collect，and are now highly efficient...”可知，EIE主要进行数据收集和分析。故选D。]
9．B [综合信息细节题。根据第二段中的“Using AI，the systems analyze transportation trends in a city by mode，helping local governments assess their progress in tackling GHG emissions.”和第四段中的“With EIE，cities have free access to Google’s unique mapping data and insights so they can decide on cleaner transport policies.”可知，通过EIE，城市可以根据 EIE 获取的数据决定更环保(干净)的交通政策。故选B。]
10．A [词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的下一句“Our work with Cities Climate Leadership Group(C 40) will help us better support the needs of cities.”可知，画线词所在句意为：随着执行减排政策和计划的时间变得越来越紧迫，我们正在与其他致力于应对气候变化的协会合作，collaborating意为“合作”。故选A。]
11．C [主旨大意题。综合分析文章可知，本文主要围绕 Google 在碳排放议题下所开展的全球气候变化数据库建立的过程和意义，表明技术在应对气候变化的行动中发挥了作用。C项“科技在应对气候变化的行动中发挥了作用”能够总结文章大意。故选C。]
