-2024届高考英语二轮专题复习热点主题阅读理解专题练（含解析）
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热点主题阅读理解专题练
China’s “ice city” Harbin — warm visitors from all over the world
(Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, December 31, 2023. /CFP)
This winter, the city of Harbin has spared no effort to show sincerity and creativity in entertaining, if not spoiling, tourists from all over the world.
Currently, Chinese netizens have portrayed the city as a generous big brother who is doing everything possible to entertain guests coming from afar with its unique charms and creative ideas.
Harbin has long been a major tourist attraction in winter, and it has garnered more attention this winter. It ranked fifth among the most popular cities for the 2024 New Year holiday, following Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Among the top 10 cities, Harbin is the only one located in northeast China. During the recent three-day New Year holiday, Harbin received over 3 million tourists, creating a revenue of 5.9 billion yuan ($ 826 million), according to the latest data from the Harbin municipal bureau of culture, radio, television and tourism. Both numbers surpassed historic highs.
The boom cannot be attributed to pure luck since Harbin has been preparing for it for a year, said He Jing, director of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Heilongjiang Province. She said the city has been rolling out plans since the beginning of 2023 to boost its tourism sector, attracting attention on various social media platforms. “We stand in the shoes of tourists. We pay special attention to their comments under our videos published on social media platforms. Whatever tourists complain about, we move and improve immediately,” she told CMG.
To “rescue” tourists who are not used to the cold weather, the city built many temporary heated rest rooms for them, providing warm drinks for free. Frozen pears, a local specialty, were cut into the shapes of flowers so that tourists could enjoy them conveniently. The city even flies a big artificial moon over the Saint Sophia Cathedral so that tourists can take stylish pictures. “We want to impress tourists with all the small details, letting them feel comfortable and respected,” said He.
1．According to the passage, which of the following best summarizes Harbin’s tourism performance during the recent three-day New Year holiday
A．Harbin received a moderate number of tourists and generated average revenue.
B．Harbin experienced a significant increase in tourist arrivals and revenue.
C．Harbin’s tourism sector struggled and received very few tourists.
D．Harbin’s tourism sector performed poorly due to bad weather conditions.
2．According to He Jing, what contributes to Harbin’s tourism boom
A．Pure luck.
B．Complaints from tourists.
C．Social media attention alone.
D．Long-term preparation and immediate response to tourist feedback.
3．What is the special effort Harbin has made for tourists who are not used to the cold weather
A．Providing free warm drinks and building heated rest rooms.
B．Cutting frozen pears into flower shapes for convenience.
C．Flying a big artificial moon over the Saint Sophia Cathedral.
D．All of the above.
4．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Harbin is a major tourist attraction in winter.
B．Harbin has been preparing for its tourism boom for a year.
C．Harbin has received a large number of tourists during the New Year holiday.
D．Harbin has spared no effort to entertain tourists and has received a great success this winter.
Blogging Australia
1. Who are you and what do you do
My name is Lauren Elizabeth Pirie Bath. Until a few years ago I was a chef, and a happy one at that, but I wanted more out of life. I wanted to TRAVEL. At that time I discovered blogging and found that I took pretty good pictures. So I decided to post pictures on my blog. In less than 18 months, there were over 200,000 people reading my blog! At first, I only regarded it as a hobby, but companies started paying me to take photos and publish them. In 2013, I was determined to make my dream come true: I would become Australia’s first professional photo blogger. It was a challenging job, but I did it. Now I spend three weeks out of every month travelling and have over 464,000 fans following me online. I’ve got to know more about this country and its people.
2. What is your connection to Western Australia
I first visited Western Australia for work in 2013. I fell in love with northern WA and have been back six times. Some of my favourite photographs were taken there. I have made over 140 work trips, but my best work trip ever was to Broome in the Kimberley region.
3. What do you love most about Western Australia
It is extremely beautiful and you can experience the indigenous Australia there more than anywhere else. The Kimberley region, in particular, is unique and untouched. As a photographer, I love the bright light and amazing colours: red rocks, green plants, blue-green waters and blue skies.
4. How does your love of nature influence your photography
To work full time in travel, you have to love nature. I try to take every opportunity to get outside and admire the natural world. I love to photograph the rising sun, so I force myself into the natural world by waking early each day. I also enjoy photographing animals, such as dolphins and kangaroos.
5. Does your photography support environmental protection
I hope so. I use my photography to make an impact on people, especially when it comes to environmental issues. Today I’ve been photographing a crocodile swimming close to our boat, the Kimberley Quest, all day. When I post the picture online, I will make a comment about how bad it is to feed wild crocodiles. This crocodile is used to passengers throwing food from boats and now she is becoming familiar with humans. Over time, this could make her a danger to people living in the area. If I can do something to make others aware of the problem, then that’s part of the solution.
5．Which of the following statements best summarizes Lauren Elizabeth Pirie Bath’s career path
A．She was always passionate about photography and pursued it as a full-time job.
B．She started as a chef, discovered her talent for photography, and eventually became a professional photo blogger.
C．She traveled extensively and decided to become a travel blogger to share her experiences.
D．She worked as a chef, then became a professional photographer, and finally settled as a travel writer.
6．Which region in Western Australia does Lauren mention as being particularly special and untouched
A．Perth. B．The Great Barrier Reef.
C．The Kimberley region. D．The Outback.
7．Based on Lauren’s description of her photography and its purpose, what can be inferred about her attitude towards environmental issues
A．She is indifferent to environmental problems.
B．She uses her photography to raise awareness about environmental issues.
C．She believes that her photography cannot make a difference.
D．She only photographs animals and nature for her own enjoyment.
Journey Back in Time with Scholars
Classical Provence(13days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence，France，with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶)villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.
Southern Spain(15days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香)of oranges，but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks，Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo，Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.
China’s Sacred Landscapes(21days)
Discover the China of “past ages,” its walled cities，temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights(精彩之处)include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou’s rolling hills，waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.
Tunisia(17days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga，the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata，uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
8．What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain？
A．Historical monuments. B．Fields of flowers.
C．Van Gogh’s paintings. D．Greek buildings.
9．Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about？
A．France. B．Spain. C．China. D．Tunisia.
10．Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour？
A．White towns. B．Underground cities. C．Tile-roofed villages. D．Rolling hills.
(Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant Photo: Screenshot from the WeChat account of China National Nuclear Corporation)
The Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant in Rongcheng, East China’s Shandong Province, which uses a high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor (HTGR), entered commercial service on Wednesday following a 168-hour trial, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
It is the world’s first fourth-generation (4G) nuclear power plant and uses China’s fully independent intellectual property rights, reflecting the nation’s global leading position in 4G nuclear power technology, said the NEA．
The HTGR will be safe even in the absence of all cooling capabilities and without taking any intervention measures, and accidents such as reactor core meltdowns or radioactive material releases won’t happen, said Zhang Zuoyi, chief designer of the project.
Compared with other clean power sources such as solar, wind and hydro, nuclear power is more stable and cost-effective, Lin Boqiang, director of the China Center for Energy Economics Research at Xiamen University, told the Global Times. It will largely facilitate China to achieve its carbon emission reduction goal as the safety concern is addressed, Lin noted.
Construction of the plant, with a capacity of 200,000 kilowatts, started in December 2012 by China Huaneng Group Co, Tsinghua University and China National Nuclear Corp. It was first linked to the power grid in December 2021.
The power plant was the collaborative effort of more than 500 companies across the industry chain including design, research and development, construction, component manufacturing and operations management, with the localization rate of equipment exceeding 90 percent.
Based on the construction of the plant, China Huaneng Group Co and Tsinghua University together developed six core technologies, fostered a group of experienced talent and formed a reproducible operation mechanism with independent intellectual property rights, said the Xinhua News Agency’s report.
Amid China’s effort in achieving carbon emission reduction goals, the installed capacity of the renewable energy power generation nationwide reached a new high, exceeding 1.4 billion kilowatts by the end of October, reaching 1.404 billion kilowatts, an increase of 20.8 percent year-on-year, accounting for about 49.9 percent of the country’s total installed capacity of power generation.
11．What type of nuclear reactor does the Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant use
A．Low-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor.
B．High-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor.
C．Third-generation nuclear reactor.
D．Liquid-cooled nuclear reactor.
12．According to the NEA, what does the operation of the Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant represent in terms of technology
A．China’s dependency on foreign nuclear technology.
B．A step backward in nuclear power technology.
C．China’s lead in third-generation nuclear tech.
D．The world’s first 4G nuclear power plant with China’s own technology.
13．The word “meltdowns” in the third paragraph most likely refers to _________.
A．a rapid increase in temperature
B．a severe accident in which the reactor core loses its structural integrity
C．the normal operation of a nuclear reactor
D．the release of radioactive material for energy production
14．By the end of October, what is the probable installed capacity of energy power generation nationwide in billion kilowatts
A．20.8. B．49.9. C．28. D．1.4.
According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, the number of solar panels installed(安装)has grown rapidly in the past decade, and it has to grow even faster to meet climate goals. But all of that growth will take up a lot of space, and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy, few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
Solar developers want to put up panels as quickly and cheaply as possible, so they haven’t given much thought to what they put under them. Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.
“Solar projects need to be good neighbors,” says Jordan Macknick, the head of the Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment(InSPIRE)project. “They need to be protectors of the land and contribute to the agricultural economy.” InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land. One of the easiest low-impact solar strategies is providing habitat for pollinators(传粉昆虫).
Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades, which has damaged the U.S. agricultural economy. Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use. Conservation organizations put out pollinator-friendliness guidelines for home gardens, businesses, schools, cities—and now there are guidelines for solar farms.
Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction. “These pollinator-friendly solar farms can have a valuable impact on everything that’s going on in the landscape,” says Macknick.
15．What do solar developers often ignore
A．The decline in the demand for solar energy.
B．The negative impact of installing solar panels.
C．The rising labor cost of building solar farms.
D．The most recent advances in solar technology.
16．What does InSPIRE aim to do
A．Improve the productivity of local farms.
B．Invent new methods for controlling weeds.
C．Make solar projects environmentally friendly.
D．Promote the use of solar energy in rural areas.
17．What is the purpose of the laws mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To conserve pollinators. B．To restrict solar development.
C．To diversify the economy. D．To ensure the supply of energy.
18．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Pollinators: To Leave or to Stay B．Solar Energy: Hope for the Future
C．InSPIRE: A Leader in Agriculture D．Solar Farms: A New Development
Can a small group of drones (无人机) guarantee the safety and reliability of railways and, at the same time, help railway operators save billions of euros each year That is the very likely future of applying today’s “eyes in the sky” technology to make sure that the millions of kilometres of rail tracks and infrastructure (基础设施) worldwide are safe for trains on a 24/7 basis.
Drones are already being used to examine high-tension electrical lines. They could do precisely the same thing to inspect railway lines and other vital aspects of rail infrastructure such as the correct position of railway tracks and switching points. The more regularly they can be inspected, the more railway safety, reliability and on-time performance will be improved. Costs would be cut and operations would be more efficient (高效) across the board.
That includes huge savings in maintenance costs and better protection of railway personnel safety. It is calculated that European railways alone spend approximately 20 billion euros a year on maintenance, including sending maintenance staff, often at night, to inspect and repair the rail infrastructure. That can be dangerous work that could be avoided with drones assisting the crews’ efforts.
By using the latest technologies, drones could also start providing higher-value services for railways, detecting faults in the rail or switches, before they can cause any safety problems. To perform these tasks, drones for rail don’t need to be flying overhead. Engineers are now working on a new concept: the rail drones of the future. They will be moving on the track ahead of the train, and programmed to run autonomously. Very small drones with advanced sensors and AI and travelling ahead of the train could guide it like a co-pilot. With their ability to see ahead, they could signal any problem, so that fast-moving trains would be able to react in time.
19．What makes the application of drones to rail lines possible
A．The use of drones in checking on power lines.
B．Drones’ ability to work at high altitudes.
C．The reduction of cost in designing drones.
D．Drones’ reliable performance in remote areas.
20．What does “maintenance” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Personnel safety. B．Assistance from drones.
C．Inspection and repair. D．Construction of infrastructure.
21．What function is expected of the rail drones
A．To provide early warning. B．To make trains run automatically.
C．To earn profits for the crews. D．To accelerate transportation.
22．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．What Faults Can Be Detected with Drones
B．How Production of Drones Can Be Expanded
C．What Difficulty Drone Development Will Face
D．How Drones Will Change the Future of Railways
China State Railway Group has recently implemented a new schedule for freight train services between China and Europe, with the aim of ensuring more stable transport times, improving efficiency, and boosting trade between Asia and Europe. The enhanced schedule includes five scheduled weekly freight train services operating along specific routes, enabling accurate determination of transport times between cities. For example, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a freight train departs from Xi’an, China, to Duisburg, Germany, and returns to Xi’an on Tuesdays. Similarly, on Saturdays, a freight train leaves Chengdu, China, for Lodz, Poland, with the return journey departing every Thursday.
Unlike regular China-Europe freight trains, the new service features fixed carriages, routes, shifts, and set schedules for all sections of the routes, which ensures better control over operation times and improved efficiency. This enhanced schedule has reduced travel time by about 30 percent on average compared to other China-Europe freight trains, providing customers with quicker delivery of goods. Moreover, with fixed schedules and improved efficiency, the new service enhances service quality, ensuring more reliable and timely transportation.
Stable transport times offered by the enhanced schedule support the stability of global industrial and supply chains, facilitating smoother international trade. Looking ahead, China State Railway Group plans to develop more routes with set schedules to further improve the quality of China-Europe freight train services, strengthening the role of freight trains as a reliable alternative to sea and air shipping and supporting the smooth operation of international industrial supply chains.
In conclusion, the enhanced schedule of China-Europe freight trains represents a significant step forward in improving efficiency and reliability in international freight transportation, contributing to the stability and prosperity of global trade.
23．According to the passage, how many days does it take for a freight train to travel from Xi’an to Duisburg and return
A．Four days.
B．Five days.
C．Six days.
D．Seven days.
24．What measures did China State Railway Group take to improve the efficiency and service quality of China-Europe freight trains
A．Reducing the frequency of train departures.
B．Regularly adjusting transport routes.
C．Implementing fixed carriages, routes, and schedules.
D．Increasing the speed of freight trains.
25．What might be the future plan of China State Railway Group regarding freight train services
A．To reduce the number of routes.
B．To increase the speed of trains.
C．To expand services to more countries.
D．To replace sea and air shipping completely.
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate (有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can’t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook’s voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield (盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact (联系) between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
26．What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．How past events should be presented. B．What humanity is concerned about.
C．Whether facts speak louder than words. D．Why written language is reliable.
27．What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A．His report was scientific. B．He represented the local people.
C．He ruled over Botany Bay. D．His record was one-sided.
28．What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Problem. B．History. C．Voice. D．Society.
29．Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A． How Maps Tell Stories of the World B． A Short History of Australia
C． A History of the World in 100 Objects D． How Art Works Tell Stories
参考答案：
1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D
1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段的描述“During the recent three-day New Year holiday, Harbin received over 3 million tourists, creating a revenue of 5.9 billion yuan ($826 million), according to the latest data from the Harbin municipal bureau of culture, radio, television and tourism. Both numbers surpassed historic highs.”（根据哈尔滨市文化广电和旅游局最新数据，在最近三天的元旦假期中，哈尔滨接待了超过300万的游客，创造了59亿元（8.26亿美元）的收入。这两个数字都超过了历史最高水平。）可以得出，哈尔滨在元旦假期的旅游接待游客数量和收入都显著增加，故选B。
2．推理判断题。第四段He Jing提到“Harbin has been preparing for it for a year”（哈尔滨已经为此准备了一年），并且“We pay special attention to their comments ... Whatever tourists complain about, we move and improve immediately”（我们特别注意游客的评论……无论游客抱怨什么，我们都会立即采取行动进行改进），这表明长期的准备和对游客反馈的即时响应共同促成了哈尔滨的旅游繁荣。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“To “rescue” tourists who are not used to the cold weather, the city built many temporary heated rest rooms for them, providing warm drinks for free.”（为了“救助”那些不习惯寒冷天气的游客，哈尔滨建立了许多临时的有暖气的休息室，并免费提供热饮。） 可知，哈尔滨为不适应寒冷天气的游客做的特别的努力为：提供免费热饮并修建带暖气的休息室。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“This winter, the city of Harbin has spared no effort to show sincerity and creativity in entertaining, if not spoiling, tourists from all over the world.”（这个冬天，哈尔滨这座城市不遗余力地展现出诚意和创造力，招待来自世界各地的游客。）可知，本文报道了哈尔滨在近期新年假期中的旅游盛况，介绍了哈尔滨为旅游业发展做的努力，突显了哈尔滨旅游业的强劲增长。D项“哈尔滨不遗余力地娱乐游客，并在今年冬天取得了巨大成功。”更全面地概括了哈尔滨为吸引游客所做的努力以及这些努力带来的成功，与文章的中心思想更为吻合。A项“哈尔滨是冬季的主要旅游景点。”只描述了哈尔滨作为旅游目的地的地位，但没有涵盖文章中提到的准备和成功的方面。B项“哈尔滨已经为旅游繁荣准备了一年。”只强调了准备工作，没有提到实际的旅游繁荣或成功。C项“哈尔滨在新年假期期间接待了大量游客。”只关注了特定时间段的游客数量，没有概括全文的主题。故选D。
5．B 6．C 7．B
5．细节理解题。根据第一段“Until a few years ago I was a chef, and a happy one at that, but I wanted more out of life. I wanted to TRAVEL. At that time I discovered blogging and found that I took pretty good pictures. So I decided to post pictures on my blog. In less than 18 months, there were over 200,000 people reading my blog! At first, I only regarded it as a hobby, but companies started paying me to take photos and publish them.(直到几年前，我还是一名厨师，而且是一名快乐的厨师，但我想从生活中得到更多。我想去旅行。那时我开始写博客，发现我拍的照片很不错。所以我决定把照片贴在我的博客上。在不到18个月的时间里，有超过20万人阅读了我的博客!起初，我只是把它当作一种爱好，但公司开始付钱给我拍照并发表它们。)”可知，Lauren Elizabeth Pirie Bath最初是一名厨师，后来她发现了自己的摄影天赋，并在不到18个月的时间里吸引了超过20万人阅读她的博客。最终，她决定成为澳大利亚第一位专业摄影博主。因此，选项B“她从厨师开始，发现了自己的摄影天赋，并最终成为一名专业的摄影博主。”最能概括她的职业道路。故选B。
6．细节理解题。在文章第三段中，Lauren提到“The Kimberley region, in particular, is unique and untouched. As a photographer, I love the bright light and amazing colours: red rocks, green plants, blue-green waters and blue skies.( 特别是金伯利地区，它是独一无二的，没有受到过破坏。作为一名摄影师，我喜欢明亮的光线和令人惊叹的色彩:红色的岩石，绿色的植物，蓝绿色的水和蓝色的天空。)”可知，金伯利地区，独特而未受破坏。故选C。
7．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I use my photography to make an impact on people, especially when it comes to environmental issues.(我用我的摄影作品来影响人们，尤其是当涉及到环境问题时。)”可知，Lauren对环境问题的态度是积极的，她使用自己的摄影作品来提高人们对环境问题的认识。故选B。
8．A 9．C 10．B
8．细节理解题。根据第一部分的We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. (我们将参观一些世界上保存最完好的罗马建筑遗迹)和第二部分的we explore historical monuments and architecture.(我们探索历史遗迹和建筑)可知，在Classical Provence 和Southern Spain游客们可以参观历史遗迹。A. Historical monuments（历史遗迹）符合以上说法，故选A项。
9．推理判断题。根据第三部分的China's Sacred Landscapes (21days)(中华神山 21天)和Discover the China of ''past ages'', its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof Robert Thorp. Highlights include China's most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou's rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples (和Robert教授一起发现中国的过去，有墙的城市、寺庙和山景。精彩之处包括中国最神圣的泰山之巅，杭州起伏的群山、运河和宁静的寺庙)可知，去中国的神山之行总共有27天，而且Thorp对中国的名山非常了解。由此推测Thorp在这四个国家里最了解中国。C. China(中国)符合以上说法，故选C项。
10．细节理解题。根据第四部分的Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Mumidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Taraounine and Matmata, unique for underground cities.(突尼斯的旅游亮点包括罗马城市Dougga，地下城市Mumidian,它是Bulla Regia的首府，Roman Sbeitla以及在Taraounine和Matmata附近的区域，它们是独特的地下城市)可知，突尼斯的旅游亮点是地下城市。B. Underground cities(地下城市)符合以上说法，故选B项。
11．B 12．D 13．B 14．C
11．细节理解题。根据第一段“The Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant in Rongcheng, East China’s Shandong Province, which uses a high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor (HTGR), entered commercial service on Wednesday following a 168-hour trial, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).(国家能源局表示，位于中国东部山东省荣成市的石岛湾核电站，采用高温气冷核反应堆（HTGR），在经过168小时的试运行后，于周三投入商业运营)”可知，石岛湾核电站使用的是高温气冷核反应堆（HTGR）。故选B。
12．细节理解题。根据第二段“It is the world’s first fourth-generation (4G) nuclear power plant and uses China’s fully independent intellectual property rights, reflecting the nation’s global leading position in 4G nuclear power technology, said the NEA.(国家能源局表示，这是世界上第四代(4G)核电站，使用中国完全自主的知识产权，反映了中国在4G核电技术方面的全球领先地位)”可知，石岛湾核电站的运行代表着世界上第一个使用中国自有技术的第四代核电站。故选D。
13．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“The HTGR will be safe even in the absence of all cooling capabilities and without taking any intervention measures, and accidents such as reactor core meltdowns or radioactive material releases won’t happen, said Zhang Zuoyi, chief designer of the project.(该项目的总设计师张作义说，即使在没有所有冷却能力和不采取任何干预措施的情况下，HTGR也将是安全的，不会发生堆芯熔毁或放射性物质泄漏等事故)”提到，高温气冷反应堆即使在失去所有冷却能力且未采取任何干预措施的情况下也是安全的，不会发生反应堆堆芯熔毁或放射性物质泄漏等事故。故“meltdowns”在此处指的是反应堆堆芯熔毁的严重事故，其中反应堆核心失去了其结构完整性。故选B。
14．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Amid China’s effort in achieving carbon emission reduction goals, the installed capacity of the renewable energy power generation nationwide reached a new high, exceeding 1.4 billion kilowatts by the end of October, reaching 1.404 billion kilowatts, an increase of 20.8 percent year-on-year, accounting for about 49.9 percent of the country’s total installed capacity of power generation.(在中国努力实现碳减排目标的过程中，全国可再生能源发电装机容量再创新高，截至10月底超过14亿千瓦，达到14.04亿千瓦，同比增长20.8%，约占全国发电总装机容量的49.9%)”可知，全国全国发电装机容量约为14×2=28亿千瓦。故选C。
15．B 16．C 17．A 18．D
15．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.(通常，他们最终会用小石头填满该地区，并使用化学物质来控制杂草。结果是，许多社区，特别是在农业地区，将太阳能农场视为土壤的破坏者。)”可知，太阳能开发者采用不环保的方式处理太阳能板安装后产生的问题，导致人们把太阳能农场看作是土壤的破坏者，由此可以推断，开发者在安装太阳能板后忽略了其带来的负面影响。故选B项。
16．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land.(InSPIRE正在研究“低影响”太阳能开发的实用方法，其重点是以对土地更友好的方式建立和运营太阳能农场。)”可知，InSPIRE采用有好的方式建立和运营太阳能农场，也就是使得太阳能农场更加环保。故选C项。
17．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use.(超过28个州通过了与传粉媒介栖息地保护和农药使用有关的法律。)”可知，这些法律都是与保护传粉者栖息地和农药使用相关，所以这些法律的目的是保护授粉者。故选A项。
18．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction.(在过去的几年里，许多太阳能农场开发商将太阳能电池板下的空间改造成各种传粉媒介的庇护所，从而改善了土壤并减少了碳排放。)”可知，现在的太阳能农场在过去的几年里已经得到了很大的发展，更重要的是太阳能农场也变得更加的环保，这将是未来发展农业的新趋势，再结合全文对太阳农场的发展过程的介绍可以判断，本文主题是介绍太阳能农场。故选D项。
19．A 20．C 21．A 22．D
19．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Drones are already being used to examine high-tension electrical lines. They could do precisely the same thing to inspect railway lines and other vital aspects of rail infrastructure such as the correct position of railway tracks and switching points.(无人机已经被用于检查高压电线。他们完全可以做同样的事情来检查铁路线路和铁路基础设施的其他重要方面，如铁路轨道和换乘点的正确位置)”可推知，无人机在高空工作的能力使无人机应用于铁路线路成为可能。故选A。
20．词句猜测题。根据后文“It is calculated that European railways alone spend approximately 20 billion euros a year on maintenance, including sending maintenance staff, often at night, to inspect and repair the rail infrastructure. (据统计，仅欧洲铁路公司每年在铁路维护上的花费就约为200亿欧元，其中包括经常在夜间派遣维修人员检查和维修铁路基础设施)”可知，花在maintenance上的费用是用于“inspect and repair the rail infrastructure （检查和维修铁路基础设施”。由此可知“That includes huge savings in maintenance costs and better protection of railway personnel safety”是指大幅节省检修成本和更好地保护铁路人员安全，划线词和 C项：Inspection and repair(检修)含义相近。故选C。
21．推理判断题。根据最后一段 “Very small drones with advanced sensors and AI and travelling ahead of the train could guide it like a co-pilot. With their ability to see ahead, they could signal any problem, so that fast-moving trains would be able to react in time.(带有先进传感器和人工智能的非常小的无人机可以像副驾驶一样在火车前面行驶。凭借它们的预见能力，它们可以发出任何问题的信号，以便快速行驶的火车能够及时做出反应)”可推知，对于无人机期待的功能是提前发现问题。故选A。
22．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Can a small group of drones(无人机)guarantee the safety and reliability of railways and, at the same time, help railway operators save billions of euros each year That is the very likely future of applying today’s “eyes in the sky” technology to make sure that the millions of kilometers of rail tracks and infrastructure(基础设施)worldwide are safe for trains on a24/7 basis.(一小群无人机能否在保证铁路安全可靠的同时，帮助铁路运营商每年节省数十亿欧元？这很可能是应用今天的“空中之眼”技术的未来，以确保全球数百万公里的铁路轨道和基础设施全天候安全运行。)”以及后文第二段讲到了使用无人机检查电力线路使无人机应用于铁路线路成为可能;第三段讲到了使用无人机大幅节省维护成本和更好地保护铁路人员安全；第四段讲到了通过使用最新的技术，无人机还可以开始为铁路提供更高的价值，可知文章主要讲述了无人机将如何改变铁路的未来，所以D项“无人机将如何改变铁路的未来。”符合文章中心思想，适合作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。
23．C 24．C 25．C
23．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For example, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a freight train departs from Xi’an, China, to Duisburg, Germany, and returns to Xi’an on Tuesdays.(例如，在周三和周六，一列货运列车从中国西安出发，前往德国杜伊斯堡，周二返回西安)”可知，货运列车在周三和周六从西安出发，下周二返回西安，总共需要六天时间。故选C项。
24．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Unlike regular China-Europe freight trains, the new service features fixed carriages, routes, shifts, and set schedules for all sections of the routes, which ensures better control over operation times and improved efficiency.(与常规的中欧货运班列不同，新的服务采用固定的车厢、路线、班次和所有路段的固定时间表，这确保了对运行时间的更好控制和提高了效率)”可知，新的服务采用固定的车厢、路线、班次和所有路段的固定时间表，由此可知，中国铁路集团公司为提高中欧班列运行效率和服务质量实施固定车厢、路线和时间表。故选C项。
25．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Looking ahead, China State Railway Group plans to develop more routes with set schedules to further improve the quality of China-Europe freight train services, strengthening the role of freight trains as a reliable alternative to sea and air shipping and supporting the smooth operation of international industrial supply chains. (展望未来，中国铁路集团公司计划开发更多有固定时刻表的航线，进一步提高中欧班列服务质量，加强货运列车作为海运和空运可靠替代品的作用，支持国际产业供应链顺利运行)”可知，中国铁路集团公司计划开发更多有固定时刻表的航线，进一步提高中欧班列服务质量，由此可知，中国铁路集团在货运列车服务方面的未来计划扩展到更多国家的服务。故选C项。
26．A 27．D 28．B 29．C
26．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate (有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things. (如果你想讲述整个世界的历史，一段不以人类某一部分为特权的历史，你不能仅仅通过文本来讲述，因为世界上只有一部分人曾经有过文本，而世界上大多数人，在大多数时间里，都没有。写作是人类较晚的成就之一，直到最近，甚至许多有文字的社会也不仅用文字，而且用物件来记录他们所关心的事情。)”可推知，第一段主要讲述的是历史应该如何呈现给我们。故选A。
27．推理判断题。根据文章第二段首句“Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can’t. (理想情况下，历史应该将文本和物品结合在一起，本书的某些章节能够做到这一点，但在许多情况下，我们根本做不到。)”可推断，作者认为历史应该是文本和物品相结合的产物，但是很多情况下，我们做不到。再根据所举例子的下文“From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield (盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. (在英国方面，我们有科学报告和船长对那可怕的一天的记录。从澳大利亚方面来看，我们只有一个木制盾牌，这是一名男子在第一次经历枪击后在飞行中扔下的。)”可知，作者举这个例子是为了说明船长的记录是片面的，只从自己的角度描述了问题。故选D。
28．词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact (联系) between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. (加勒比海的泰诺人、澳大利亚的土著人、贝宁的非洲人以及印加人，所有这些人都出现在这本书中，他们现在都可以通过他们制造的物品向我们讲述他们过去最强大的成就：通过物品讲述的历史给了他们一个声音。当我们考虑诸如此类的有文化社会和无文化社会之间的接触时，我们所有的第一手资料都必然是扭曲的，只有对话的一半。)”结合划线句“If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects. (如果我们要找到对话的另一半，我们不仅要读文本，还要读物体。)”可知，我们对过去历史的了解，只是书写历史的人所想要让我们了解的历史，如果我们想要了解历史的另一半，我们不仅仅要读文本也要读对象。所以conversation指的是“历史”。故选B。
29．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not.(如果你想讲述整个世界的历史，一段不以人类某一部分为特权的历史，你不能仅仅通过文本来讲述，因为世界上只有一部分人的历史曾经被文字记录过，而世界上大多数人，在大多数时间里，都没有。)”结合最后一段的“ If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects. (如果我们要找到对话的另一半，我们不仅要读文本，还要读物体。)”可知，本文讲述仅仅依靠书面文本来讲述世界历史有局限性，想要更好的了解历史就要将文本和物品结合在一起。从而推断文章最有可能选自《100件物品中的世界史》。
China’s “ice city” Harbin — warm visitors from all over the world
(Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, December 31, 2023. /CFP)
This winter, the city of Harbin has spared no effort to show sincerity and creativity in entertaining, if not spoiling, tourists from all over the world.
Currently, Chinese netizens have portrayed the city as a generous big brother who is doing everything possible to entertain guests coming from afar with its unique charms and creative ideas.
Harbin has long been a major tourist attraction in winter, and it has garnered more attention this winter. It ranked fifth among the most popular cities for the 2024 New Year holiday, following Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Among the top 10 cities, Harbin is the only one located in northeast China. During the recent three-day New Year holiday, Harbin received over 3 million tourists, creating a revenue of 5.9 billion yuan ($ 826 million), according to the latest data from the Harbin municipal bureau of culture, radio, television and tourism. Both numbers surpassed historic highs.
The boom cannot be attributed to pure luck since Harbin has been preparing for it for a year, said He Jing, director of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Heilongjiang Province. She said the city has been rolling out plans since the beginning of 2023 to boost its tourism sector, attracting attention on various social media platforms. “We stand in the shoes of tourists. We pay special attention to their comments under our videos published on social media platforms. Whatever tourists complain about, we move and improve immediately,” she told CMG.
To “rescue” tourists who are not used to the cold weather, the city built many temporary heated rest rooms for them, providing warm drinks for free. Frozen pears, a local specialty, were cut into the shapes of flowers so that tourists could enjoy them conveniently. The city even flies a big artificial moon over the Saint Sophia Cathedral so that tourists can take stylish pictures. “We want to impress tourists with all the small details, letting them feel comfortable and respected,” said He.
1．According to the passage, which of the following best summarizes Harbin’s tourism performance during the recent three-day New Year holiday
A．Harbin received a moderate number of tourists and generated average revenue.
B．Harbin experienced a significant increase in tourist arrivals and revenue.
C．Harbin’s tourism sector struggled and received very few tourists.
D．Harbin’s tourism sector performed poorly due to bad weather conditions.
2．According to He Jing, what contributes to Harbin’s tourism boom
A．Pure luck.
B．Complaints from tourists.
C．Social media attention alone.
D．Long-term preparation and immediate response to tourist feedback.
3．What is the special effort Harbin has made for tourists who are not used to the cold weather
A．Providing free warm drinks and building heated rest rooms.
B．Cutting frozen pears into flower shapes for convenience.
C．Flying a big artificial moon over the Saint Sophia Cathedral.
D．All of the above.
4．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Harbin is a major tourist attraction in winter.
B．Harbin has been preparing for its tourism boom for a year.
C．Harbin has received a large number of tourists during the New Year holiday.
D．Harbin has spared no effort to entertain tourists and has received a great success this winter.
Blogging Australia
1. Who are you and what do you do
My name is Lauren Elizabeth Pirie Bath. Until a few years ago I was a chef, and a happy one at that, but I wanted more out of life. I wanted to TRAVEL. At that time I discovered blogging and found that I took pretty good pictures. So I decided to post pictures on my blog. In less than 18 months, there were over 200,000 people reading my blog! At first, I only regarded it as a hobby, but companies started paying me to take photos and publish them. In 2013, I was determined to make my dream come true: I would become Australia’s first professional photo blogger. It was a challenging job, but I did it. Now I spend three weeks out of every month travelling and have over 464,000 fans following me online. I’ve got to know more about this country and its people.
2. What is your connection to Western Australia
I first visited Western Australia for work in 2013. I fell in love with northern WA and have been back six times. Some of my favourite photographs were taken there. I have made over 140 work trips, but my best work trip ever was to Broome in the Kimberley region.
3. What do you love most about Western Australia
It is extremely beautiful and you can experience the indigenous Australia there more than anywhere else. The Kimberley region, in particular, is unique and untouched. As a photographer, I love the bright light and amazing colours: red rocks, green plants, blue-green waters and blue skies.
4. How does your love of nature influence your photography
To work full time in travel, you have to love nature. I try to take every opportunity to get outside and admire the natural world. I love to photograph the rising sun, so I force myself into the natural world by waking early each day. I also enjoy photographing animals, such as dolphins and kangaroos.
5. Does your photography support environmental protection
I hope so. I use my photography to make an impact on people, especially when it comes to environmental issues. Today I’ve been photographing a crocodile swimming close to our boat, the Kimberley Quest, all day. When I post the picture online, I will make a comment about how bad it is to feed wild crocodiles. This crocodile is used to passengers throwing food from boats and now she is becoming familiar with humans. Over time, this could make her a danger to people living in the area. If I can do something to make others aware of the problem, then that’s part of the solution.
5．Which of the following statements best summarizes Lauren Elizabeth Pirie Bath’s career path
A．She was always passionate about photography and pursued it as a full-time job.
B．She started as a chef, discovered her talent for photography, and eventually became a professional photo blogger.
C．She traveled extensively and decided to become a travel blogger to share her experiences.
D．She worked as a chef, then became a professional photographer, and finally settled as a travel writer.
6．Which region in Western Australia does Lauren mention as being particularly special and untouched
A．Perth. B．The Great Barrier Reef.
C．The Kimberley region. D．The Outback.
7．Based on Lauren’s description of her photography and its purpose, what can be inferred about her attitude towards environmental issues
A．She is indifferent to environmental problems.
B．She uses her photography to raise awareness about environmental issues.
C．She believes that her photography cannot make a difference.
D．She only photographs animals and nature for her own enjoyment.
Journey Back in Time with Scholars
Classical Provence(13days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence，France，with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶)villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.
Southern Spain(15days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香)of oranges，but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks，Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo，Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.
China’s Sacred Landscapes(21days)
Discover the China of “past ages,” its walled cities，temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights(精彩之处)include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou’s rolling hills，waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.
Tunisia(17days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga，the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata，uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
8．What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain？
A．Historical monuments. B．Fields of flowers.
C．Van Gogh’s paintings. D．Greek buildings.
9．Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about？
A．France. B．Spain. C．China. D．Tunisia.
10．Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour？
A．White towns. B．Underground cities. C．Tile-roofed villages. D．Rolling hills.
(Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant Photo: Screenshot from the WeChat account of China National Nuclear Corporation)
The Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant in Rongcheng, East China’s Shandong Province, which uses a high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor (HTGR), entered commercial service on Wednesday following a 168-hour trial, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
It is the world’s first fourth-generation (4G) nuclear power plant and uses China’s fully independent intellectual property rights, reflecting the nation’s global leading position in 4G nuclear power technology, said the NEA．
The HTGR will be safe even in the absence of all cooling capabilities and without taking any intervention measures, and accidents such as reactor core meltdowns or radioactive material releases won’t happen, said Zhang Zuoyi, chief designer of the project.
Compared with other clean power sources such as solar, wind and hydro, nuclear power is more stable and cost-effective, Lin Boqiang, director of the China Center for Energy Economics Research at Xiamen University, told the Global Times. It will largely facilitate China to achieve its carbon emission reduction goal as the safety concern is addressed, Lin noted.
Construction of the plant, with a capacity of 200,000 kilowatts, started in December 2012 by China Huaneng Group Co, Tsinghua University and China National Nuclear Corp. It was first linked to the power grid in December 2021.
The power plant was the collaborative effort of more than 500 companies across the industry chain including design, research and development, construction, component manufacturing and operations management, with the localization rate of equipment exceeding 90 percent.
Based on the construction of the plant, China Huaneng Group Co and Tsinghua University together developed six core technologies, fostered a group of experienced talent and formed a reproducible operation mechanism with independent intellectual property rights, said the Xinhua News Agency’s report.
Amid China’s effort in achieving carbon emission reduction goals, the installed capacity of the renewable energy power generation nationwide reached a new high, exceeding 1.4 billion kilowatts by the end of October, reaching 1.404 billion kilowatts, an increase of 20.8 percent year-on-year, accounting for about 49.9 percent of the country’s total installed capacity of power generation.
11．What type of nuclear reactor does the Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant use
A．Low-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor.
B．High-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor.
C．Third-generation nuclear reactor.
D．Liquid-cooled nuclear reactor.
12．According to the NEA, what does the operation of the Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant represent in terms of technology
A．China’s dependency on foreign nuclear technology.
B．A step backward in nuclear power technology.
C．China’s lead in third-generation nuclear tech.
D．The world’s first 4G nuclear power plant with China’s own technology.
13．The word “meltdowns” in the third paragraph most likely refers to _________.
A．a rapid increase in temperature
B．a severe accident in which the reactor core loses its structural integrity
C．the normal operation of a nuclear reactor
D．the release of radioactive material for energy production
14．By the end of October, what is the probable installed capacity of energy power generation nationwide in billion kilowatts
A．20.8. B．49.9. C．28. D．1.4.
According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, the number of solar panels installed(安装)has grown rapidly in the past decade, and it has to grow even faster to meet climate goals. But all of that growth will take up a lot of space, and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy, few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
Solar developers want to put up panels as quickly and cheaply as possible, so they haven’t given much thought to what they put under them. Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.
“Solar projects need to be good neighbors,” says Jordan Macknick, the head of the Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment(InSPIRE)project. “They need to be protectors of the land and contribute to the agricultural economy.” InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land. One of the easiest low-impact solar strategies is providing habitat for pollinators(传粉昆虫).
Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades, which has damaged the U.S. agricultural economy. Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use. Conservation organizations put out pollinator-friendliness guidelines for home gardens, businesses, schools, cities—and now there are guidelines for solar farms.
Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction. “These pollinator-friendly solar farms can have a valuable impact on everything that’s going on in the landscape,” says Macknick.
15．What do solar developers often ignore
A．The decline in the demand for solar energy.
B．The negative impact of installing solar panels.
C．The rising labor cost of building solar farms.
D．The most recent advances in solar technology.
16．What does InSPIRE aim to do
A．Improve the productivity of local farms.
B．Invent new methods for controlling weeds.
C．Make solar projects environmentally friendly.
D．Promote the use of solar energy in rural areas.
17．What is the purpose of the laws mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To conserve pollinators. B．To restrict solar development.
C．To diversify the economy. D．To ensure the supply of energy.
18．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Pollinators: To Leave or to Stay B．Solar Energy: Hope for the Future
C．InSPIRE: A Leader in Agriculture D．Solar Farms: A New Development
Can a small group of drones (无人机) guarantee the safety and reliability of railways and, at the same time, help railway operators save billions of euros each year That is the very likely future of applying today’s “eyes in the sky” technology to make sure that the millions of kilometres of rail tracks and infrastructure (基础设施) worldwide are safe for trains on a 24/7 basis.
Drones are already being used to examine high-tension electrical lines. They could do precisely the same thing to inspect railway lines and other vital aspects of rail infrastructure such as the correct position of railway tracks and switching points. The more regularly they can be inspected, the more railway safety, reliability and on-time performance will be improved. Costs would be cut and operations would be more efficient (高效) across the board.
That includes huge savings in maintenance costs and better protection of railway personnel safety. It is calculated that European railways alone spend approximately 20 billion euros a year on maintenance, including sending maintenance staff, often at night, to inspect and repair the rail infrastructure. That can be dangerous work that could be avoided with drones assisting the crews’ efforts.
By using the latest technologies, drones could also start providing higher-value services for railways, detecting faults in the rail or switches, before they can cause any safety problems. To perform these tasks, drones for rail don’t need to be flying overhead. Engineers are now working on a new concept: the rail drones of the future. They will be moving on the track ahead of the train, and programmed to run autonomously. Very small drones with advanced sensors and AI and travelling ahead of the train could guide it like a co-pilot. With their ability to see ahead, they could signal any problem, so that fast-moving trains would be able to react in time.
19．What makes the application of drones to rail lines possible
A．The use of drones in checking on power lines.
B．Drones’ ability to work at high altitudes.
C．The reduction of cost in designing drones.
D．Drones’ reliable performance in remote areas.
20．What does “maintenance” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Personnel safety. B．Assistance from drones.
C．Inspection and repair. D．Construction of infrastructure.
21．What function is expected of the rail drones
A．To provide early warning. B．To make trains run automatically.
C．To earn profits for the crews. D．To accelerate transportation.
22．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．What Faults Can Be Detected with Drones
B．How Production of Drones Can Be Expanded
C．What Difficulty Drone Development Will Face
D．How Drones Will Change the Future of Railways
China State Railway Group has recently implemented a new schedule for freight train services between China and Europe, with the aim of ensuring more stable transport times, improving efficiency, and boosting trade between Asia and Europe. The enhanced schedule includes five scheduled weekly freight train services operating along specific routes, enabling accurate determination of transport times between cities. For example, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a freight train departs from Xi’an, China, to Duisburg, Germany, and returns to Xi’an on Tuesdays. Similarly, on Saturdays, a freight train leaves Chengdu, China, for Lodz, Poland, with the return journey departing every Thursday.
Unlike regular China-Europe freight trains, the new service features fixed carriages, routes, shifts, and set schedules for all sections of the routes, which ensures better control over operation times and improved efficiency. This enhanced schedule has reduced travel time by about 30 percent on average compared to other China-Europe freight trains, providing customers with quicker delivery of goods. Moreover, with fixed schedules and improved efficiency, the new service enhances service quality, ensuring more reliable and timely transportation.
Stable transport times offered by the enhanced schedule support the stability of global industrial and supply chains, facilitating smoother international trade. Looking ahead, China State Railway Group plans to develop more routes with set schedules to further improve the quality of China-Europe freight train services, strengthening the role of freight trains as a reliable alternative to sea and air shipping and supporting the smooth operation of international industrial supply chains.
In conclusion, the enhanced schedule of China-Europe freight trains represents a significant step forward in improving efficiency and reliability in international freight transportation, contributing to the stability and prosperity of global trade.
23．According to the passage, how many days does it take for a freight train to travel from Xi’an to Duisburg and return
A．Four days.
B．Five days.
C．Six days.
D．Seven days.
24．What measures did China State Railway Group take to improve the efficiency and service quality of China-Europe freight trains
A．Reducing the frequency of train departures.
B．Regularly adjusting transport routes.
C．Implementing fixed carriages, routes, and schedules.
D．Increasing the speed of freight trains.
25．What might be the future plan of China State Railway Group regarding freight train services
A．To reduce the number of routes.
B．To increase the speed of trains.
C．To expand services to more countries.
D．To replace sea and air shipping completely.
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate (有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can’t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook’s voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield (盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact (联系) between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
26．What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．How past events should be presented. B．What humanity is concerned about.
C．Whether facts speak louder than words. D．Why written language is reliable.
27．What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A．His report was scientific. B．He represented the local people.
C．He ruled over Botany Bay. D．His record was one-sided.
28．What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Problem. B．History. C．Voice. D．Society.
29．Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A． How Maps Tell Stories of the World B． A Short History of Australia
C． A History of the World in 100 Objects D． How Art Works Tell Stories
参考答案：
1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D
1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段的描述“During the recent three-day New Year holiday, Harbin received over 3 million tourists, creating a revenue of 5.9 billion yuan ($826 million), according to the latest data from the Harbin municipal bureau of culture, radio, television and tourism. Both numbers surpassed historic highs.”（根据哈尔滨市文化广电和旅游局最新数据，在最近三天的元旦假期中，哈尔滨接待了超过300万的游客，创造了59亿元（8.26亿美元）的收入。这两个数字都超过了历史最高水平。）可以得出，哈尔滨在元旦假期的旅游接待游客数量和收入都显著增加，故选B。
2．推理判断题。第四段He Jing提到“Harbin has been preparing for it for a year”（哈尔滨已经为此准备了一年），并且“We pay special attention to their comments ... Whatever tourists complain about, we move and improve immediately”（我们特别注意游客的评论……无论游客抱怨什么，我们都会立即采取行动进行改进），这表明长期的准备和对游客反馈的即时响应共同促成了哈尔滨的旅游繁荣。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“To “rescue” tourists who are not used to the cold weather, the city built many temporary heated rest rooms for them, providing warm drinks for free.”（为了“救助”那些不习惯寒冷天气的游客，哈尔滨建立了许多临时的有暖气的休息室，并免费提供热饮。） 可知，哈尔滨为不适应寒冷天气的游客做的特别的努力为：提供免费热饮并修建带暖气的休息室。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“This winter, the city of Harbin has spared no effort to show sincerity and creativity in entertaining, if not spoiling, tourists from all over the world.”（这个冬天，哈尔滨这座城市不遗余力地展现出诚意和创造力，招待来自世界各地的游客。）可知，本文报道了哈尔滨在近期新年假期中的旅游盛况，介绍了哈尔滨为旅游业发展做的努力，突显了哈尔滨旅游业的强劲增长。D项“哈尔滨不遗余力地娱乐游客，并在今年冬天取得了巨大成功。”更全面地概括了哈尔滨为吸引游客所做的努力以及这些努力带来的成功，与文章的中心思想更为吻合。A项“哈尔滨是冬季的主要旅游景点。”只描述了哈尔滨作为旅游目的地的地位，但没有涵盖文章中提到的准备和成功的方面。B项“哈尔滨已经为旅游繁荣准备了一年。”只强调了准备工作，没有提到实际的旅游繁荣或成功。C项“哈尔滨在新年假期期间接待了大量游客。”只关注了特定时间段的游客数量，没有概括全文的主题。故选D。
5．B 6．C 7．B
5．细节理解题。根据第一段“Until a few years ago I was a chef, and a happy one at that, but I wanted more out of life. I wanted to TRAVEL. At that time I discovered blogging and found that I took pretty good pictures. So I decided to post pictures on my blog. In less than 18 months, there were over 200,000 people reading my blog! At first, I only regarded it as a hobby, but companies started paying me to take photos and publish them.(直到几年前，我还是一名厨师，而且是一名快乐的厨师，但我想从生活中得到更多。我想去旅行。那时我开始写博客，发现我拍的照片很不错。所以我决定把照片贴在我的博客上。在不到18个月的时间里，有超过20万人阅读了我的博客!起初，我只是把它当作一种爱好，但公司开始付钱给我拍照并发表它们。)”可知，Lauren Elizabeth Pirie Bath最初是一名厨师，后来她发现了自己的摄影天赋，并在不到18个月的时间里吸引了超过20万人阅读她的博客。最终，她决定成为澳大利亚第一位专业摄影博主。因此，选项B“她从厨师开始，发现了自己的摄影天赋，并最终成为一名专业的摄影博主。”最能概括她的职业道路。故选B。
6．细节理解题。在文章第三段中，Lauren提到“The Kimberley region, in particular, is unique and untouched. As a photographer, I love the bright light and amazing colours: red rocks, green plants, blue-green waters and blue skies.( 特别是金伯利地区，它是独一无二的，没有受到过破坏。作为一名摄影师，我喜欢明亮的光线和令人惊叹的色彩:红色的岩石，绿色的植物，蓝绿色的水和蓝色的天空。)”可知，金伯利地区，独特而未受破坏。故选C。
7．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I use my photography to make an impact on people, especially when it comes to environmental issues.(我用我的摄影作品来影响人们，尤其是当涉及到环境问题时。)”可知，Lauren对环境问题的态度是积极的，她使用自己的摄影作品来提高人们对环境问题的认识。故选B。
8．A 9．C 10．B
8．细节理解题。根据第一部分的We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. (我们将参观一些世界上保存最完好的罗马建筑遗迹)和第二部分的we explore historical monuments and architecture.(我们探索历史遗迹和建筑)可知，在Classical Provence 和Southern Spain游客们可以参观历史遗迹。A. Historical monuments（历史遗迹）符合以上说法，故选A项。
9．推理判断题。根据第三部分的China's Sacred Landscapes (21days)(中华神山 21天)和Discover the China of ''past ages'', its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof Robert Thorp. Highlights include China's most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou's rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples (和Robert教授一起发现中国的过去，有墙的城市、寺庙和山景。精彩之处包括中国最神圣的泰山之巅，杭州起伏的群山、运河和宁静的寺庙)可知，去中国的神山之行总共有27天，而且Thorp对中国的名山非常了解。由此推测Thorp在这四个国家里最了解中国。C. China(中国)符合以上说法，故选C项。
10．细节理解题。根据第四部分的Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Mumidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Taraounine and Matmata, unique for underground cities.(突尼斯的旅游亮点包括罗马城市Dougga，地下城市Mumidian,它是Bulla Regia的首府，Roman Sbeitla以及在Taraounine和Matmata附近的区域，它们是独特的地下城市)可知，突尼斯的旅游亮点是地下城市。B. Underground cities(地下城市)符合以上说法，故选B项。
11．B 12．D 13．B 14．C
11．细节理解题。根据第一段“The Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant in Rongcheng, East China’s Shandong Province, which uses a high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor (HTGR), entered commercial service on Wednesday following a 168-hour trial, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).(国家能源局表示，位于中国东部山东省荣成市的石岛湾核电站，采用高温气冷核反应堆（HTGR），在经过168小时的试运行后，于周三投入商业运营)”可知，石岛湾核电站使用的是高温气冷核反应堆（HTGR）。故选B。
12．细节理解题。根据第二段“It is the world’s first fourth-generation (4G) nuclear power plant and uses China’s fully independent intellectual property rights, reflecting the nation’s global leading position in 4G nuclear power technology, said the NEA.(国家能源局表示，这是世界上第四代(4G)核电站，使用中国完全自主的知识产权，反映了中国在4G核电技术方面的全球领先地位)”可知，石岛湾核电站的运行代表着世界上第一个使用中国自有技术的第四代核电站。故选D。
13．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“The HTGR will be safe even in the absence of all cooling capabilities and without taking any intervention measures, and accidents such as reactor core meltdowns or radioactive material releases won’t happen, said Zhang Zuoyi, chief designer of the project.(该项目的总设计师张作义说，即使在没有所有冷却能力和不采取任何干预措施的情况下，HTGR也将是安全的，不会发生堆芯熔毁或放射性物质泄漏等事故)”提到，高温气冷反应堆即使在失去所有冷却能力且未采取任何干预措施的情况下也是安全的，不会发生反应堆堆芯熔毁或放射性物质泄漏等事故。故“meltdowns”在此处指的是反应堆堆芯熔毁的严重事故，其中反应堆核心失去了其结构完整性。故选B。
14．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Amid China’s effort in achieving carbon emission reduction goals, the installed capacity of the renewable energy power generation nationwide reached a new high, exceeding 1.4 billion kilowatts by the end of October, reaching 1.404 billion kilowatts, an increase of 20.8 percent year-on-year, accounting for about 49.9 percent of the country’s total installed capacity of power generation.(在中国努力实现碳减排目标的过程中，全国可再生能源发电装机容量再创新高，截至10月底超过14亿千瓦，达到14.04亿千瓦，同比增长20.8%，约占全国发电总装机容量的49.9%)”可知，全国全国发电装机容量约为14×2=28亿千瓦。故选C。
15．B 16．C 17．A 18．D
15．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.(通常，他们最终会用小石头填满该地区，并使用化学物质来控制杂草。结果是，许多社区，特别是在农业地区，将太阳能农场视为土壤的破坏者。)”可知，太阳能开发者采用不环保的方式处理太阳能板安装后产生的问题，导致人们把太阳能农场看作是土壤的破坏者，由此可以推断，开发者在安装太阳能板后忽略了其带来的负面影响。故选B项。
16．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land.(InSPIRE正在研究“低影响”太阳能开发的实用方法，其重点是以对土地更友好的方式建立和运营太阳能农场。)”可知，InSPIRE采用有好的方式建立和运营太阳能农场，也就是使得太阳能农场更加环保。故选C项。
17．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use.(超过28个州通过了与传粉媒介栖息地保护和农药使用有关的法律。)”可知，这些法律都是与保护传粉者栖息地和农药使用相关，所以这些法律的目的是保护授粉者。故选A项。
18．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction.(在过去的几年里，许多太阳能农场开发商将太阳能电池板下的空间改造成各种传粉媒介的庇护所，从而改善了土壤并减少了碳排放。)”可知，现在的太阳能农场在过去的几年里已经得到了很大的发展，更重要的是太阳能农场也变得更加的环保，这将是未来发展农业的新趋势，再结合全文对太阳农场的发展过程的介绍可以判断，本文主题是介绍太阳能农场。故选D项。
19．A 20．C 21．A 22．D
19．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Drones are already being used to examine high-tension electrical lines. They could do precisely the same thing to inspect railway lines and other vital aspects of rail infrastructure such as the correct position of railway tracks and switching points.(无人机已经被用于检查高压电线。他们完全可以做同样的事情来检查铁路线路和铁路基础设施的其他重要方面，如铁路轨道和换乘点的正确位置)”可推知，无人机在高空工作的能力使无人机应用于铁路线路成为可能。故选A。
20．词句猜测题。根据后文“It is calculated that European railways alone spend approximately 20 billion euros a year on maintenance, including sending maintenance staff, often at night, to inspect and repair the rail infrastructure. (据统计，仅欧洲铁路公司每年在铁路维护上的花费就约为200亿欧元，其中包括经常在夜间派遣维修人员检查和维修铁路基础设施)”可知，花在maintenance上的费用是用于“inspect and repair the rail infrastructure （检查和维修铁路基础设施”。由此可知“That includes huge savings in maintenance costs and better protection of railway personnel safety”是指大幅节省检修成本和更好地保护铁路人员安全，划线词和 C项：Inspection and repair(检修)含义相近。故选C。
21．推理判断题。根据最后一段 “Very small drones with advanced sensors and AI and travelling ahead of the train could guide it like a co-pilot. With their ability to see ahead, they could signal any problem, so that fast-moving trains would be able to react in time.(带有先进传感器和人工智能的非常小的无人机可以像副驾驶一样在火车前面行驶。凭借它们的预见能力，它们可以发出任何问题的信号，以便快速行驶的火车能够及时做出反应)”可推知，对于无人机期待的功能是提前发现问题。故选A。
22．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Can a small group of drones(无人机)guarantee the safety and reliability of railways and, at the same time, help railway operators save billions of euros each year That is the very likely future of applying today’s “eyes in the sky” technology to make sure that the millions of kilometers of rail tracks and infrastructure(基础设施)worldwide are safe for trains on a24/7 basis.(一小群无人机能否在保证铁路安全可靠的同时，帮助铁路运营商每年节省数十亿欧元？这很可能是应用今天的“空中之眼”技术的未来，以确保全球数百万公里的铁路轨道和基础设施全天候安全运行。)”以及后文第二段讲到了使用无人机检查电力线路使无人机应用于铁路线路成为可能;第三段讲到了使用无人机大幅节省维护成本和更好地保护铁路人员安全；第四段讲到了通过使用最新的技术，无人机还可以开始为铁路提供更高的价值，可知文章主要讲述了无人机将如何改变铁路的未来，所以D项“无人机将如何改变铁路的未来。”符合文章中心思想，适合作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。
23．C 24．C 25．C
23．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For example, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a freight train departs from Xi’an, China, to Duisburg, Germany, and returns to Xi’an on Tuesdays.(例如，在周三和周六，一列货运列车从中国西安出发，前往德国杜伊斯堡，周二返回西安)”可知，货运列车在周三和周六从西安出发，下周二返回西安，总共需要六天时间。故选C项。
24．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Unlike regular China-Europe freight trains, the new service features fixed carriages, routes, shifts, and set schedules for all sections of the routes, which ensures better control over operation times and improved efficiency.(与常规的中欧货运班列不同，新的服务采用固定的车厢、路线、班次和所有路段的固定时间表，这确保了对运行时间的更好控制和提高了效率)”可知，新的服务采用固定的车厢、路线、班次和所有路段的固定时间表，由此可知，中国铁路集团公司为提高中欧班列运行效率和服务质量实施固定车厢、路线和时间表。故选C项。
25．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Looking ahead, China State Railway Group plans to develop more routes with set schedules to further improve the quality of China-Europe freight train services, strengthening the role of freight trains as a reliable alternative to sea and air shipping and supporting the smooth operation of international industrial supply chains. (展望未来，中国铁路集团公司计划开发更多有固定时刻表的航线，进一步提高中欧班列服务质量，加强货运列车作为海运和空运可靠替代品的作用，支持国际产业供应链顺利运行)”可知，中国铁路集团公司计划开发更多有固定时刻表的航线，进一步提高中欧班列服务质量，由此可知，中国铁路集团在货运列车服务方面的未来计划扩展到更多国家的服务。故选C项。
26．A 27．D 28．B 29．C
26．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate (有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things. (如果你想讲述整个世界的历史，一段不以人类某一部分为特权的历史，你不能仅仅通过文本来讲述，因为世界上只有一部分人曾经有过文本，而世界上大多数人，在大多数时间里，都没有。写作是人类较晚的成就之一，直到最近，甚至许多有文字的社会也不仅用文字，而且用物件来记录他们所关心的事情。)”可推知，第一段主要讲述的是历史应该如何呈现给我们。故选A。
27．推理判断题。根据文章第二段首句“Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can’t. (理想情况下，历史应该将文本和物品结合在一起，本书的某些章节能够做到这一点，但在许多情况下，我们根本做不到。)”可推断，作者认为历史应该是文本和物品相结合的产物，但是很多情况下，我们做不到。再根据所举例子的下文“From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield (盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. (在英国方面，我们有科学报告和船长对那可怕的一天的记录。从澳大利亚方面来看，我们只有一个木制盾牌，这是一名男子在第一次经历枪击后在飞行中扔下的。)”可知，作者举这个例子是为了说明船长的记录是片面的，只从自己的角度描述了问题。故选D。
28．词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact (联系) between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. (加勒比海的泰诺人、澳大利亚的土著人、贝宁的非洲人以及印加人，所有这些人都出现在这本书中，他们现在都可以通过他们制造的物品向我们讲述他们过去最强大的成就：通过物品讲述的历史给了他们一个声音。当我们考虑诸如此类的有文化社会和无文化社会之间的接触时，我们所有的第一手资料都必然是扭曲的，只有对话的一半。)”结合划线句“If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects. (如果我们要找到对话的另一半，我们不仅要读文本，还要读物体。)”可知，我们对过去历史的了解，只是书写历史的人所想要让我们了解的历史，如果我们想要了解历史的另一半，我们不仅仅要读文本也要读对象。所以conversation指的是“历史”。故选B。
29．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not.(如果你想讲述整个世界的历史，一段不以人类某一部分为特权的历史，你不能仅仅通过文本来讲述，因为世界上只有一部分人的历史曾经被文字记录过，而世界上大多数人，在大多数时间里，都没有。)”结合最后一段的“ If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects. (如果我们要找到对话的另一半，我们不仅要读文本，还要读物体。)”可知，本文讲述仅仅依靠书面文本来讲述世界历史有局限性，想要更好的了解历史就要将文本和物品结合在一起。从而推断文章最有可能选自《100件物品中的世界史》。