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（22-23高一下·上海·期中）Classics for Kids-A concert for kids but open to all
Our annual children’s concert is here again! Enjoy a delightful afternoon of light classical music by the Municipal Orchestra (MO) that is sure to impress the young ones and the adults as well.
1st to 3rd June 2 pm to 3:30 pm At the Esplanade
Ticket Prices!
$20 for standard seats
$30 for premium seats
Where to purchase your tickets
Ticketing office at the Esplanade
Online purchase from our website: www.tickets-online.org
Download the MO from our website and purchase your tickets via your smartphone.
Early bird discount!
10% discount if you book online by 1st May and receive a free CD．“Pomp and Circumstance”, containing pieces that will not be played at the concert.
The Municipal OrchestraThe MO is an eighty member orchestra that was formed in 1988. It was first suggested by a businessman Mr. Soon. Mr. Soon felt that it was about time that the district had a formal orchestra. Together with well-known celebrities, he helped raise the funds and started the orchestra. The orchestra is fully committed to its mission of bringing classical music to the general public. It was MO’s conductor, who started the “Classics for Kids” concert. The conductor is a graduate of the London School of Music and is a champion of classical music.
What our fans have to say:“I simply adore the MO conductor who is simply masterful! The way he conducts the orchestra is a joy to behold! Thanks Mom and Dad for taking me!” Bermard Lee (12 years old) “The MO musicians are superbly talented and show a real desire to want to share good music with the audience. My two children simply lapped it up.” Mr. Peter Lim (a dedicated music lover)
1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the advertisement
A．The orchestra is only for children.
B．The orchestra has 82 members including the conductor.
C．The orchestra was started by the local government.
D．The orchestra’s main task is to make classical music acceptable to ordinary people.
2．The lowest price for a premium-seat ticket could be________.
A．$18 B．$20 C．$27 D．$30
3．Why does the advertisement include two viewers’ comments
A．To show the talent of the conductor.
B．To call on more audience to enjoy the concert.
C．To show the standards of concert hall.
D．To show the origin of the orchestra.
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是为市交响乐团（MO）的儿童经典音乐会做的宣传广告。
1．细节理解题。根据The Municipal Orchestra部分第五句“The orchestra is fully committed to its mission of bringing classical music to the general public. (乐团完全致力于将古典音乐带给大众的使命。)”可知，乐团的主要任务是使古典音乐为普通人所接受。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据Ticket Prices!部分中的“$30 for premium seats (高级座位30美元)”和Early bird discount!部分第一句“10% discount if you book online by 1st May and receive a free CD. (如果您在5月1日之前在线预订，可享受九折优惠并获得免费CD。)”可知，高级座位的最低价格可以达到27美元。故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据What our fans have to say部分中的“I simply adore the MO conductor who is simply masterful! The way he conducts the orchestra is a joy to behold! Thanks Mom and Dad for taking me! (我简直崇拜MO指挥，他简直是大师！他指挥管弦乐队的方式令人赏心悦目！谢谢爸爸妈妈带我去！)”和“The MO musicians are superbly talented and show a real desire to want to share good music with the audience. My two children simply lapped it up. (MO的音乐家们才华横溢，并表现出与观众分享好音乐的真正愿望。我的两个孩子欣然接受了。)”可知，这两个评价都是积极的，且根据第一段“Our annual children’s concert is here again! Enjoy a delightful afternoon of light classical music by the Municipal Orchestra (MO) that is sure to impress the young ones and the adults as well. (一年一度的儿童音乐会又来了！享受一个愉快的下午，由市交响乐团（MO）的轻古典音乐，一定会给年轻人和成年人留下深刻的印象。)”可知，这是一篇广告，所以广告中有两个观众的评价是为了为了号召更多的观众来欣赏音乐会。故选B。
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）Win
The winner can go to one of these amazing places.
You can go with three friends.
You will be away for five days.
You can go anytime in January.
Your starting point is London.
All expenses paid including: travel, accommodation and food.
Sights and the city!
Paris, France
From the Eiffel Tower to Disneyland, from cafés to art galleries — there’s something for everyone in this historic but modern city!
●Accommodation: apartment with cooking facilities
●Travel from London: 2.5 hours by train
●Average January temperature:-3℃
Shopping and shows!
New York, USA
From an unforgettable show with a backstage tour to some world-famous shops and a city that never sleeps — you’ll love it!
●Accommodation: apartment with cooking facilities
●Travel from London: 7 hours by plane
●Average January temperature: -3℃
Go and get lazy!
Goa, India
A complete break from the stress of everyday life. Relax with unspoilt beaches, delicious food and perfect sunshine.
●Accommodation: beach house with cooking facilities
●Travel from London: 8 hours by train
●Average January temperature: 32℃
Spanish Spa special!
Seville, Spain
Amazing spa break with unlimited health and beauty treatments, swimming pool, beautiful scenery and delicious food!
●Accommodation: 3-star hotel
●Travel from London: 3 hours by plane
●Average January temperature: 8℃
Something for everyone!
Dubai, UAE
You stay in a huge new hotel. You go shopping in a huge new shopping centre. You sunbathe on a huge new beach. What more could you want
●Accommodation: 5-star hotel
●Travel from London: 7 hours by plane
●Average January temperature: 25℃
4．According to the passage, the winner of the competition must ________.
A．go travelling with his/her family B．start his/her journey from London
C．go anytime other than January D．pay for his/her own accommodation
5．If the winner would like to escape the cold weather of January and make meals by himself, he is most likely to choose ________ as his destination.
A．Paris, France B．New York, USA
C．Dubai, UAE D．Goa, India
6．The passage is intended to ________.
A．promote different international tourist destinations
B．introduce some major cities around the world
C．publicize the rules of the competition
D．appeal to more competitors
【答案】4．B 5．D 6．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了比赛获胜者的奖励。
4．细节理解题。根据Win标题下的“Your starting point is London.（你的起点是伦敦）”可知，获胜者要从伦敦开始他/她的旅程，故选择B项。
5．细节理解题。根据Go and get lazy!下文的内容“Goa, India A complete break from the stress of everyday life. Relax with unspoilt beaches, delicious food and perfect sunshine. ●Accommodation: beach house with cooking facilities ●Travel from London: 8 hours by train ●Average January temperature: 32℃（印度果阿，彻底摆脱日常生活的压力。在未受破坏的海滩、美味的食物和完美的阳光下放松身心。●住宿：带烹饪设施的海滩小屋●从伦敦出发：乘火车8小时●一月平均气温：32℃）”可知，如果想要摆脱一月的寒冷并能自己做饭的话，就选择印度果阿，故选择D项。
6．推理判断题。根据Win标题下的“The winner can go to one of these amazing places. You can go with three friends. You will be away for five days. You can go anytime in January. Your starting point is London. All expenses paid including: travel, accommodation and food.（获胜者可以去其中一个令人惊叹的地方。你可以和三个朋友一起去。你将离开五天。你可以在一月份的任何时候去。你的起点是伦敦。支付的所有费用包括：旅行、住宿和食物。）”通过这些介绍可知，本文主要是为了吸引更多的参赛者，故选择D项。
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）
Face It
Debbie Harry
HARPER COLLINS
Picture this: it’s the late 1970s and the punk music scene is starting to take hold. Blondie releases the album Parallel Lines, which soars straight into the charts. Every teenage girl wants to be lead singer Debbie Harry, while every teenage boy wants to be her boyfriend. Now 75, Harry bares all in her memoir Face It, from her childhood to the hedonistic (享乐的) years of Blondie an then solo artist. Part entertaining, part shocking, this biography is as humorous, moving and as dynamic as its subject.
Scatterbrain
Henning Beck
NEWSOUTH BOOKS
The brain really dislikes being in a condition of uncertainty, says award-winning neuroscientist Henning Beck. If what we remember is fragmented, the brain will substitute in the rest of the information without you even noticing, he says in the chapter “Memory”. In this “user’s guide for your brain”, Beck argues that mistakes and faults are the keys to success. He combines science with brain-boosting advice and real-life stories to take the reader on a fascinating adventure through human memory.
The Right-Brain Work Out
Russel Howeroft with Alex Wadelton
PENGUIN
In 1968, 1600 five-year-olds were given a creativity test. They were retested at ages 10 and 15 and their scores were compared against adults. While 98 percent of five-year-olds were assessed in the “highly creative” range (genius level), only two per cent of adults could be considered “highly creative”. In The Right-brain Work Out, the authors promise to retrain your brain to be more creative, using 70 questions to probe and challenge you.
7．What can we learn from the introduction of Debbie Harry’s biography
A．She was the lead singer in the Blondie during her whole art lift.
B．It was not true that The Parallel Lines was a hit in the 1970s.
C．Only teenager boys were greatly fascinated by her.
D．She reveals something seldom known to the public in her biography.
8．What can be inferred from the book Scatterbrain
A．It mainly deals with memory science.
B．Readers will get enlightened on the power of mistakes.
C．Our brain can’t automatically make up for what’s missing.
D．Our brain likes the condition of finding fault.
9．From The Right-Brain Work Out, we can know .
A．two tests were given to the subjects in 1968
B．genius kids maintained their creativity into adulthood
C．a set of questions were designed to train creativity
D．the effect of the brain exercise remained to be proved
【答案】7．D 8．B 9．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了三本书的情况，包括作者和大概内容。
7．细节理解题。根据第一部分介绍中“Now 75, Harry bares all in her memoir Face It, from her childhood to the hedonistic (享乐的) years of Blondie an then solo artist. Part entertaining, part shocking, this biography is as humorous, moving and as dynamic as its subject.(现年75岁的哈里在她的回忆录《面对它》中袒露了一切，从她的童年，到后来成为独唱艺术家的金发女郎的享乐岁月。部分有趣，部分令人震惊，这本传记和它的主题一样幽默，感人，充满活力)”可知，从黛比·哈里传记的介绍中我们可以了解到她在她的传记中透露了一些公众很少知道的事情。故选D。
8．细节理解题。根据第二部分介绍中“In this “user’s guide for your brain”, Beck argues that mistakes and faults are the keys to success.(在这本“大脑使用指南”中，贝克认为错误和过失是成功的关键)”可知，从Scatterbrain中，读者会明白错误的力量。故选B。
9．细节理解题。根据最后一部分介绍中“In The Right-brain Work Out, the authors promise to retrain your brain to be more creative, using 70 questions to probe and challenge you.(在《右脑锻炼》一书中，作者承诺重新训练你的大脑，让它更有创造力，用70个问题来探索和挑战你)”可知，从The Right-Brain Work Out中，我们可以知道一组问题被设计用来训练创造力。故选C。
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）
10．________ thinks kids are having an effect on the climate movement
A．Joyce Sidman B．Ellen Nam
C．Naomi Klein D．Kushal Konwar Sarma
11．Which of the following statements is true about the three books
A．Hello, Earth! is a collection of poems by young children.
B．How to Change Everything provides solutions to climate issues.
C．The Elephant Doctor of India is a non-fiction about a veterinarian.
D．Each of the three books deals with a specific environmental problem.
12．The passage is most likely from _________.
A．a scientific journal B．an animal brochure
C．an environmental report D．a children’s magazine
【答案】10．C 11．C 12．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是三本关于我们的星球以及生活在这里的动植物的新书。
10．细节理解题。根据第二本书介绍部分的“Klein believes that kids have the power to make a difference. She wants readers to speak up. “Young people are already leading the climate movement...[They’re] raising the alarm and leading the way toward solutions.”(Klein相信孩子们有能力做出改变。她希望读者能说出来。“年轻人已经在领导气候运动……（他们）敲响了警钟，引领人们找到解决方案。”)”可知，Naomi Klein认为孩子们对气候运动有影响，故选C。
11．细节理解题。根据第三本书的介绍“The Elephant Doctor of India tells the true story of Dr. Kushal Konwar Sarma, who grew up in a vllage in Assam, India.(《印度的大象医生》讲述了Kushal Konwar Sarma医生的真实故事，他在印度Assam的一个村庄长大。)”可知，《印度的大象医生》是一部关于一位兽医的纪实小说，故选C。
12．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“For our Earth Day special issue, we’re featuring three new books about our planet—and the plants and animals that live here.(在我们的地球日特刊中，我们将推出三本关于我们的星球以及生活在这里的动植物的新书。)”，第一本书介绍中的“She told TIME for Kids she was inspired to use poetry to show young readers the beauty and importance of the environment.(她告诉《儿童时代》杂志，她受到启发，用诗歌向年轻读者展示环境的美丽和重要性。)”，第二本书介绍的“How to Change Everything, by NAOMI KLEIN, is a tool kit for young activists who want to fight climate change.(NAOMI KLEIN的《如何改变一切》是为想要对抗气候变化的年轻活动人士提供的工具包。)”和第三本书的介绍中的“JANIE CHODOSH, who wrote the book, told TFK she hopes Sarma’s story will give kids “a sense of wonder” and “inspire them to care about the natural world.”(这本书的作者JANIE CHODOSH告诉TFK，她希望Sarma的故事能给孩子们“一种惊奇感”，并“激励他们关心自然世界”。)”可知，由“特刊”两个字可知，这篇文章是杂志里的，这三本书都是给孩子写的，因此本文是来自于儿童杂志，故选D。
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）University Room Regulations
Approved and Prohibited Items
The following items are approved for use in residential rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.
Access to Residential Rooms
Students are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.
Cooking Policy
Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.
Pet Policy
No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, will pay an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.
Quiet Hours
Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday, Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.
13．If a visiting friend leaves a cat in the residence of a student for three days, what will happen
A．The student will receive a fine of $1 50.
B．The student will be punished financially.
C．The student will receive a written notice immediately once the cat is found by the office.
D．The student will be sent to the Student Court to defend his or her case.
14．When can students enjoy a party in residences
A．7:00 am, Sunday. B．7:30 am, Thursday.
C．11:30 pm, Monday. D．00:30 am, Saturday.
15．According to the regulations, how many statements listed here are true
a. Wireless routers are allowed if they are registered in the office in advance.
b. No pets are allowed to be kept in the residence.
c. Students are required to close kitchen doors after cooking.
d. Under no circumstances is a student allowed to cook in his room.
A．0 B．1 C．2 D．3
【答案】13．D 14．D 15．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了大学宿舍的一些规范。
13．细节理解题。根据Pet Policy部分中的关键句“If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court. (如果在书面通知后一周，宠物仍未被带走，学生将被提交到学生法庭)可知，如果一个学生受到警告一周之后还在宿舍养猫，就要被告上学生法庭为他或她的案件辩护。故选D。
14． 细节理解题。根据最后一 部分“Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1: 00 am to 8: 00 am. (星期五及星期六晚上的安静时间是上午一时至上午八时)”可知，学生应该在周五和周六的凌晨1: 00到早上8: 00保持安静。即星期六的凌晨12点30分可以享受派对，故选D。
15．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. (不允许带入学生房间的物品包括:蜡烛、吊扇、烟花、水床、太阳灯和无线路由器)”可知，如果事先在办公室登记，可以使用无线路由器是不正确的；根据倒数第二段的“No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms.(除鱼外，不准带宠物进入学生宿舍)”可知，是可以在宿舍养鱼的。根据倒数第三段“Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.(住在有厨房的楼里的学生只能在厨房做饭。学生们做饭后必须打扫卫生。这不是客房服务员的责任。未保持清洁的厨房可能会被关闭使用。除了使用小型微波炉加热食物外，学生不允许在自己的房间里做饭)”可知，学生使用厨房后关门没有被要求，不允许在自己的房间里做饭。故选B。
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）
jitterbug. Flip Easier is better with the Jitterbug. The easy-to-use Jitterbug@Flip has big buttons and an exclusive 5Star@Urgent Response button on the keypad. EASY TO USE The large bright screen and simple YES and NO buttons make navigating the menu simple. Plus, the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear. EASY TO ENJOY Wherever you go, a built-in camera makes it easy to capture and share your favourite memories. And with a long-lasting battery, you won’t have to worry about running out of power. EASY TO BE PREPARED In any uncertain or unsafe situation, simply press the 5Star button and a highly-trained Urgent Response Agent will confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need, 24/7. The Jitterbug Flip is one of the most affordable cell phones on the market. Powered by the nation’s largest and most dependable wireless network. NO LONG-TERM CONTARACTS No cancellation fees Buy now and get a FREE Car Charger, a $25 value! To order or learn more, call 1-866-521-7856 or visit /Flip
16．When someone is in an unsafe situation, he/she should________.
A．push the NO button B．turn on the built-in camera
C．call 18665217856 D．press the 5Star button
17．If you buy a new Jitterbug now, ________.
A．you can get a free car charger B．you can get $25 discount
C．you should stick to a two-year contract D．you will be charged at most $14.99 a month
18．Which of the following statements is FALSE
A．The Jitterbug Flip is very friendly to elderly people.
B．The Urgent Response Agent doesn’t provide service on weekends.
C．There is no need for customers to change their current phone number.
D．The affordable price makes the cell phone competitive on the market.
【答案】16．D 17．A 18．B
【导语】本文是应用文。文章是一篇关于手机的广告。
16．细节理解题。根据小标题EASY TO BE PREPARED后的段落中“In any uncertain or unsafe situation, simply press the 5Star button(在任何不确定或不安全的情况下，只需按下五星按钮)”可知，当有人处于不安全的情况下，他/她应该按下五星按钮。故选D项。
17．细节理解题。根据倒数第五行中“Buy now and get a FREECar Charger, a $25 value!(现在购买并获得免费汽车充电器，价值25美元!)”可知，如果你现在买一个新的Jitterbug，你可以得到一个免费的汽车充电器。故选A项。
18．细节理解题。根据小标题EASY TO BE PREPARED后的段落中“In any uncertain or unsafe situation, simply press the 5Star button and a highly-trained Urgent Response Agent will confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need, 24/7.(在任何不确定或不安全的情况下，只需按下5星按钮，训练有素的紧急响应人员将确认你的位置，评估你的情况，并为你提供所需的全天候帮助)”可知，紧急响应代理是七天24小时工作的，所以B项错误。故选B项。
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）
In Factfulness, Professor Hans Roslingasks raises questions like ‘How many girls finish school ’ and ‘What percentage of the world’s population is poor ’ It turns out that the majority of us get the answers to these questions completely wrong. Why does this happen Factfulness sets out to explain why, showing that there are several human instincts that distort(扭曲)our perspective. This book focuses on our instinctive biases(偏见), offering practical advice to help us see the good as well as the bad in the world.
Are things getting worse every day Is progress an impossible goal In Enlightenment Now, Steven Pinker looks at the big picture of human progress and finds good news. We are living longer, healthier, freer and happier lives. Pinker asks us to stop paying so much attention to negative headlines and news that declares the end of the world. Instead, he shows us some carefully selected data. In 75 surprising graphs, we see that safety, peace, knowledge and health are getting better all over the world. Economic inequality, he claims, is not really a problem, because it is not actually that important for human well-being.
For more than two hundred years those who hold negative thoughts have been winning the public debate. They tell us that things are getting worse. But as a matter of fact, life is getting better. Income, food availability and lifespan are rising; disease, violence and child mortality are falling. Best-selling author Matt Ridley doesn’t only explain how things are getting better; he gives us reasons why as well. He shows us how human culture evolves in a positive direction thanks to the exchange of ideas and specialization. This bold book looks at the entirety of human history-from the Stone Age to the 21st century—and changes the concept that it’s all going downhill.
The majority of people believe that developing countries are in a terrible situation: suffering from incredible poverty and wars. The reality is that a great transformation is occurring. Over the past 20 years, more than 700 million people have increased their income and come out of poverty. This is happening across developing countries around the world. In his book The Great Surge, Stevens Radelet describes how all of this is happening and, more importantly, it shows us how we can speed up the process.
19．What is the common feature of the four books
A．They focus on the present situations concerning developing countries.
B．They emphasize the importance of dealing with problems in poor countries.
C．They try to direct readers to a positive path in terms of human development.
D．They appeal to show more sympathy and understanding for poor countries.
20．Which author supports his arguments by providing factual evidence
A．Hans Roslingasks. B．Steven Pinker. C．Matt Ridley. D．Stevens Radelet.
21．Which of the following can be a possible title for Book 3
A．The Rational Optimist. B．Human History: Where Are We
C．A Public Debate. D．Out of Povetty: What and How
【答案】19．C 20．B 21．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本书，这四本书的共同点是试图引导读者在人类发展方面有积极的看法
19．细节理解题。根据第一部分的“Factfulness sets out to explain why, showing that there are several human instincts that distort(扭曲)our perspective. This book focuses on our instinctive biases(偏见), offering practical advice to help us see the good as well as the bad in the world.(《事实》试图解释其中的原因，表明人类有几种本能会扭曲我们的视角。这本书关注的是我们本能的偏见，提供实用的建议，帮助我们看到世界上好的一面和坏的一面)”，第二部分的“Are things getting worse every day Is progress an impossible goal In Enlightenment Now, Steven Pinker looks at the big picture of human progress and finds good news. We are living longer, healthier, freer and happier lives. (事情一天比一天糟糕吗？进步是一个不可能实现的目标吗？在《启蒙运动》中，史蒂文·平克着眼于人类进步的大局，发现了好消息。我们活得更长、更健康、更自由、更幸福)”，第三部分的“But as a matter of fact, life is getting better. Income, food availability and lifespan are rising; disease, violence and child| mortality are falling.(但事实上，生活正在变得越来越好。收入、粮食供应和寿命都在增加；疾病、暴力和儿童死亡率正在下降)”和最后一部分的“The majority of people believe that developing countries are in a terrible situation: suffering from incredible poverty and wars. The reality is that a great transformation is occurring. Over the past 20 years, more than 700 million people have increased their income and come out of poverty.(大多数人认为，发展中国家正处于可怕的境地：遭受着令人难以置信的贫困和战争。现实情况是，一场巨大的变革正在发生。在过去的20年里，超过7亿人增加了收入，摆脱了贫困)”可知，这四本书的共同点是：它们试图引导读者在人类发展方面有积极的看法。故选C。
20．细节理解题。根据第二部分的“Pinker asks us to stop paying so much attention to negative headlines and news that declares the end of the world. Instead, he shows us some carefully selected data.(Pinker要求我们不要再过分关注那些宣告世界末日的负面新闻和头条新闻。相反，他向我们展示了一些精心挑选的数据)”推知，Steven Pinker通过提供事实证据来支持他的论点。故选B。
21．推理判断题。根据第三部分“For more than two hundred years those who hold negative thoughts have been winning the public debate. They tell us that things are getting worse. But as a matter of fact, life is getting better. Income, food availability and lifespan are rising; disease, violence and child| mortality are falling. Best-selling author Matt Ridley doesn’t only explain how things are getting better; he gives us reasons why as well. He shows us how human culture evolves in a positive direction thanks to the exchange of ideas and specialization. This bold book looks at the entirety of human history-from the Stone Age to the 21st century—and changes the concept that it’s all going downhill.(两百多年来，那些持有负面想法的人一直在公众辩论中获胜。他们告诉我们情况越来越糟。但事实上，生活正在变得越来越好。收入、粮食供应和寿命都在增加；疾病、暴力和儿童死亡率正在下降。畅销书作家Matt Ridley不仅解释了情况是如何好转的；他也给了我们理由。他向我们展示了由于思想交流和专业化，人类文化是如何朝着积极的方向发展的。这本大胆的书审视了从石器时代到21世纪的整个人类历史，并改变了一切都在走下坡路的观念)”可知，这本书通过展示人类积极发展的真相主反驳那持负面想法的人，指出人们有理由看到积极的方面。由此推知“理性乐观派”可以作为本书的标题。故选A。
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）As we traveled around the U.S. reporting on the development of towns and cities, we always made the local library an early stop. The traditional impression of libraries as places for quiet reading, research, and borrowing books is outdated. There are three areas where libraries work as energetic centers of America’s towns: technology, education, and community.
Technology
Many people rely on libraries for their computer and Internet use. According to a 2015 Pew Research Center report, more than a quarter of Americans who had visited a public library in the past year had used a computer, the Internet, or a WiFi connection there.
More ambitiously, libraries have also begun offering “makerspaces” shared workspaces that provide technological tools and are designed to facilitate teamwork. I recently toured the makerspace at Washington, D．C．’s flagship Martin Luther King Jr. Library. A group of hobbyists, businesspeople, and a mom with her homeschooled preteens were learning about tools like 3-D printers, laser cutters, and wire benders. Miguel Figueroa, who directs the Center for the Future of Libraries at the American Library Association, says makerspaces are part of libraries’ expanded mission to be places where people can not only consume knowledge, but create new knowledge.
Education
In my conversations with librarians around the country, the most urgent topic was the education of America’s youngest children. Patrick Losinski, the CEO of the Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan library system, told me that when a 5-year-old walks into kindergarten, takes a book, and holds it upside down, “you know there is no reading readiness there.” I heard of many projects like Books for Babies, which is run by Friends of the Library in tiny Winters, California: Volunteers offer new babies a box with a T-shirt, a cap, two books, and an application to join the library.
In Charleston, West Virginia, despite recent funding losses that severely cut library staff, librarians still provide materials to teachers all across the 900-square-mile county. In Columbus, Mississippi, the library gives high-school students access to Civic War-era documents slave sale records, court cases, and secrets of the community making real the history of their state.
Community
The library in West Hartford, Connecticut, offers conversational-English classes for immigrants. The library in Seattle provides citizenship classes. The library in Duluth, Minnesota, has a seed-lending program for local gardeners. In libraries, I have practiced yoga, drunk in coffee shops, and watched youngsters with laptops arrangetheir virtual start-up offices at long reading-room tables.
22．What is the passage mainly about
A．How libraries are designed. B．How libraries have developed.
C．How libraries function in new ways. D．How libraries become a popular spot.
23．According to the passage, what can people do in libraries now
A．Make T-shirts. B．Work together.
C．Visit exhibitions. D．Publish books.
24．What can be learned about libraries in Columbus
A．They run short of funds. B．They help children learn history.
C．They provide children with 3-D printers. D．They offer readers sports facilities.
【答案】22．C 23．B 24．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了图书馆在技术、教育和社区三个领域发挥的作用。
22．主旨大意题。根据首段末句“There are three areas where libraries work as energetic centers of America’s towns: technology, education, and community. (图书馆作为美国城镇的活力中心在三个领域发挥着作用：技术、教育和社区。)”可知，这篇文章主要是介绍图书馆在技术、教育和社区三个领域发挥的作用。故选C。
23．细节理解题。根据第三段首句“More ambitiously, libraries have also begun offering “makerspaces” shared workspaces that provide technological tools and are designed to facilitate teamwork. (更有野心的是，图书馆也开始提供“创客空间”共享工作空间，提供技术工具，旨在促进团队合作。)”可知，人们在图书馆可以团队合作。故选B。
24．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段末句“In Columbus, Mississippi, the library gives high-school students access to Civic War-era documents slave sale records, court cases, and secrets of the community making real the history of their state. (在密西西比州的哥伦布市，图书馆为高中生提供了访问内战时期的文件，奴隶买卖记录，法庭案件和社区秘密，使他们的州的历史成为现实。)”可知，在哥伦布市的图书馆，可以帮助学生们了解他们州的历史。故选B。
（21-22高一下·上海·期中）2018 Fudan University Chinese Language Program for International Students
(Spring Semester Intake)
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CULTUTRAL EXCHANGE SCHOOL, ICES, FUDAN UNIV.
International Cultural Exchange School, ICES, is the institution specialized in providing Chinese language and culture programs for international students in Fudan University. ICES is appointed to be one of the first four bases of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages in China. We accept international students for long term and short term language programs, general advanced and other tailor-made programs. ICES also provide degree programs for undergraduates majoring in Chinese Language & Culture and Business Chinese, and for Master candidates majoring in
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages.
MAIN COURSES
The main courses include intensive reading, extensive reading, listening, speaking and writing. Optional courses including Pronunciation, Shanghai Dialect, Chinese Movie, Chinese sayings and proverbs, etc. are also provided. Special Character Writing class is set up for overseas Chinese origin students. There will be about 20 class hours per week for each level.
★Optional course could be different every year.
ABOUT CHINESE PROFICIENCYTEST,HSK & BUSINESS CHINESE TEST,BCT
Chinese Proficiency Test, HSK and Business Chinese Test, BCT are national examinations held by HANBAN, Confucius Institute Headquarters, which are widely recognized internationally. ICES is authorized test centers for both tests. ICES holds HSK tests 5 times in a year, for detailed schedule please call +86-21-65642256.
APPLYING
Study Period: Ranges from half-year to two years.
The spring semester runs from February to July, and the autumn semester from September to January.
★Final tuition criteria are subject to enrolment pricing announced by Financial Office of Fudan.
Application Requirements: Applicant must be a citizen of a foreign country between 18 and 60 years of age, in good mental and physical health.
Application periods:
1. Applications begin on October 8. Deadline of submitting application materials is December 10.
2. Autumn Semester: Applications begin on March 14. Deadline of submitting application materials is June 10.
How to Apply:
1. Log on to http://iso.fudan., and enter University’s Online Application System through
E-Application.
2. The online application procedure is as follows:
Registering and activating account → Filling in application → Submitting application → Paying application fee on Online Application System → Waiting for application result.
The Program Duration are as follows:
2018 Spring Semester, one semester Program:
Duration of Major Study (From): 2018-02-26, (To): 2018-07-07
Contact Information:
Room 909, East Main, GuangHua Building,
International Cultural Exchange School, Fudan University
220 Han Dan Road, Shanghai 200433, China
Tel: +86-21-65643652
Fax: +86-21-55664859
E-mail: yuyansheng@fudan.
http://www.ices.fudan. http://iso.fudan.,
APPLICATION FEES AND MATERIALS ARE NON-RETURNABLE.
25．Which is a compulsory course in the program
A．Character writing. B．Speaking.
C．Chinese sayings. D．Chinese culture.
26．According to the passage, which statement is true about the program
A．An applicant can’t be aware of the application result before he or she finishes the payment.
B．ICES is the fourth great base of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages in China.
C．The payment for application is refundable.
D．You can call +86-21-65643652 for further information about the timetable of HSK tests.
27．Who might be a qualified applicant
A．Daisy, 17 years old, American, interested in Chinese, passed the BCT.
B．Yuan, 23 years old, Chinese, have Internet access till the end of December.
C．Fiamma, 27 years old, New Zealander, failed in last HSK test.
D．Zoe, 24 years old, Indonesian, no Internet access until the end of December.
【答案】25．B 26．A 27．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了复旦大学国际交流学院，以及此机构为国际学生提供的汉语和中国文化课程情况。
25．细节理解题。根据第五段“The main courses include intensive reading, extensive reading, listening, speaking and writing. (主要课程包括精读、泛读、听、说、写)”可知，该课程的必修课为“精读、泛读、听、说、写”。故选B。
26．细节理解题。根据How to apply标题下“The online application procedure is as follows:Registering and activating account → Filling in application → Submitting application → Paying application fee on Online Application System → Waiting for application result. (注册激活账号→填写申请→提交申请→在线申请系统缴纳申请费→等待申请结果)”可知，根据申请流程，付款之后，等待结果。因此，是完成付款之后才知道结果。故选A。
27．推理判断题。根据APPLYING标题下“Application Requirements: Applicant must be a citizen of a foreign country between 18 and 60 years of age, in good mental and physical health. (申请条件:申请人必须为18岁至60岁的外国公民，身心健康)”以及How to Apply 标题下“Log on to http://iso.fudan., and enter University’s Online Application System through E-Application. (登录http://iso.fudan.，进入学校网上申请系统)”可知，申请人必须是外国公民，以及需要网络登录申请系统。又根据ABOUT CHINESE PROFICIENCYTEST,HSK & BUSINESS CHINESE TEST,BCT “ICES is authorized test centers for both tests. (国际考试中心是这两项考试的授权考试中心)”可知，复旦国际交流学院是HSK和BCT两项考试的考试中心。因此未通过这两项考试的才能申请。故选C。
（21-22高一下·上海长宁·期中）Savings You Can Phone In
Costs are going up and money is tight, so any ways to save money are going to be more than welcome. One area it’s common to overspend is your mobile phone. You really shouldn’t be paying more than 8 or 10 a month, so if you’re currently charged 20, that’s at least 120 saved a year. And if your bill is even higher, the savings will be even bigger. So how do you do this Here are my quick and simple ways to reduce your bills.
Ditch your existing network
Though there seem to be dozens of different mobile networks, there are actually only four different signals. These are provided by the big four of EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. All the others “piggyback” on one of those, meaning you can find the same signal and coverage (though 5G might not be included—we’ll come back to that). So there’s no need to be scared that changing provider will mean you lose reception. This opens up a raft of (usually) cheaper alternatives.
Do you need 5G
The fastest speeds come with 5G coverage, and it’s tempting to choose a network that offers this. But to take advantage you need two things. A 5G capable phone and for 5G to be set up in your area. If you don’t have both of these, then it’s worth shopping around for a cheaper 4G SIM.
Don’t update your handset.
Going SIM-only is a sure fire way to cut costs. By keeping your existing phone for another year or two, you’ll reduce your monthly payments to just the calls, data and texts allowance. If you do need or want to upgrade, then try to buy it outright. Yes, this could prove costly, but using savings will help you avoid a hidden surcharge many networks add via contracts.
Turn off data abroad
As a result of leaving the EU, some of the networks have ditched free mobile roaming (漫游) in Europe. This could lead to very expensive extra charges for using your phone on holiday, so make sure you check the costs levied by your provider when abroad. Some have introduced daily caps, but they’re not always valid outside Europe.
And even if you don’t actively use your phone when away, many apps are still using data in the background. One easy way to avoid these extras is to turn off data roaming before you leave the country. You should also find out whether you’ll be charged to receive voicemail messages. If so, turn that off too before you depart.
Check you’re out of contract
These savings will come when you don’t have a contract. That allows you to change your plan or even your network. But if you are still in the midst of a contract that lasts 12, 18, 24 or more months, you’ll need to wait or face early cancellation charges. Put the date in the diary, and come back to this article to start cutting your bill.
28．Changing mobile network provider will not lead to your losing reception because ______.
A．the cheaper providers are independent of the big four ones
B．the cheaper providers rely on the big four ones for signal and coverage
C．the alternative providers are equipped with the latest 5G network
D．there is fierce competition among various providers to offer the best signal
29．What may happen if data roaming is still functioning when you are travelling abroad
A．It will turn off automatically when reaching the daily caps.
B．Many apps will provide useful data in the background free of charge.
C．Extra charges are likely to be caused for using your phone abroad.
D．Voicemail messages will be inaccessible due to the improper use of roaming.
30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The more money you spend on your mobile phone, the more surplus (剩余额) you will have.
B．A 4G SIM is more affordable and has access to 5G as long as the area is covered.
C．Your costs for many services will be higher if you don’t update the handset within a year.
D．Canceling a contract ahead of the scheduled period may result in your paying extra charges.
【答案】28．B 29．C 30．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个节约手机费用的简单方法。
28．细节理解题。根据Ditch your existing network部分的“These are provided by the big four of EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. All the others ‘piggyback’ on one of those, meaning you can find the same signal and coverage. So there’s no need to be scared that changing provider will mean you lose reception. This opens up a raft of (usually) cheaper alternatives. (这些服务由EE、O2、Three和沃达丰这四大公司提供。所有其他的都“依附”在其中一个上，这意味着你可以找到相同的信号和覆盖范围。因此，没有必要担心更换供应商意味着您将失去信号。这开辟了一大批更便宜的替代品)”可知，更换网络供应商不会导致失去信号，因为其他依附四大公司的供应商会提供相同的信号和覆盖范围，而且价格还更便宜。故选B。
29．细节理解题。根据Turn off data abroad部分的“As a result of leaving the EU, some of the networks have ditched free mobile roaming (漫游) in Europe. This could lead to very expensive extra charges for using your phone on holiday, so make sure you check the costs levied by your provider when abroad. (由于脱离欧盟，一些网络已经放弃了欧洲的免费移动漫游。这可能会导致你在度假时使用手机收取非常昂贵的额外费用，所以当你在国外时，一定要查看提供商收取的费用)”可知，如果在国外旅行时数据漫游继续运行会导致非常昂贵的额外费用。故选C。
30．细节理解题。根据Check you’re out of contract部分的“But if you are still in the midst of a contract that lasts 12, 18, 24 or more months, you’ll need to wait or face early cancellation charges. (但如果你的合同持续12个月、18个月、24个月或更长时间，你需要等待，否则将面临提前取消合同的费用)”可知，提前取消合同可能会导致你支付额外费用。故选D。专题07 阅读理解之应用文10篇
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）Classics for Kids-A concert for kids but open to all
Our annual children’s concert is here again! Enjoy a delightful afternoon of light classical music by the Municipal Orchestra (MO) that is sure to impress the young ones and the adults as well.
1st to 3rd June 2 pm to 3:30 pm At the Esplanade
Ticket Prices!
$20 for standard seats
$30 for premium seats
Where to purchase your tickets
Ticketing office at the Esplanade
Online purchase from our website: www.tickets-online.org
Download the MO from our website and purchase your tickets via your smartphone.
Early bird discount!
10% discount if you book online by 1st May and receive a free CD．“Pomp and Circumstance”, containing pieces that will not be played at the concert.
The Municipal OrchestraThe MO is an eighty member orchestra that was formed in 1988. It was first suggested by a businessman Mr. Soon. Mr. Soon felt that it was about time that the district had a formal orchestra. Together with well-known celebrities, he helped raise the funds and started the orchestra. The orchestra is fully committed to its mission of bringing classical music to the general public. It was MO’s conductor, who started the “Classics for Kids” concert. The conductor is a graduate of the London School of Music and is a champion of classical music.
What our fans have to say:“I simply adore the MO conductor who is simply masterful! The way he conducts the orchestra is a joy to behold! Thanks Mom and Dad for taking me!” Bermard Lee (12 years old) “The MO musicians are superbly talented and show a real desire to want to share good music with the audience. My two children simply lapped it up.” Mr. Peter Lim (a dedicated music lover)
1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the advertisement
A．The orchestra is only for children.
B．The orchestra has 82 members including the conductor.
C．The orchestra was started by the local government.
D．The orchestra’s main task is to make classical music acceptable to ordinary people.
2．The lowest price for a premium-seat ticket could be________.
A．$18 B．$20 C．$27 D．$30
3．Why does the advertisement include two viewers’ comments
A．To show the talent of the conductor.
B．To call on more audience to enjoy the concert.
C．To show the standards of concert hall.
D．To show the origin of the orchestra.
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）Win
The winner can go to one of these amazing places.
You can go with three friends.
You will be away for five days.
You can go anytime in January.
Your starting point is London.
All expenses paid including: travel, accommodation and food.
Sights and the city!
Paris, France
From the Eiffel Tower to Disneyland, from cafés to art galleries — there’s something for everyone in this historic but modern city!
●Accommodation: apartment with cooking facilities
●Travel from London: 2.5 hours by train
●Average January temperature:-3℃
Shopping and shows!
New York, USA
From an unforgettable show with a backstage tour to some world-famous shops and a city that never sleeps — you’ll love it!
●Accommodation: apartment with cooking facilities
●Travel from London: 7 hours by plane
●Average January temperature: -3℃
Go and get lazy!
Goa, India
A complete break from the stress of everyday life. Relax with unspoilt beaches, delicious food and perfect sunshine.
●Accommodation: beach house with cooking facilities
●Travel from London: 8 hours by train
●Average January temperature: 32℃
Spanish Spa special!
Seville, Spain
Amazing spa break with unlimited health and beauty treatments, swimming pool, beautiful scenery and delicious food!
●Accommodation: 3-star hotel
●Travel from London: 3 hours by plane
●Average January temperature: 8℃
Something for everyone!
Dubai, UAE
You stay in a huge new hotel. You go shopping in a huge new shopping centre. You sunbathe on a huge new beach. What more could you want
●Accommodation: 5-star hotel
●Travel from London: 7 hours by plane
●Average January temperature: 25℃
4．According to the passage, the winner of the competition must ________.
A．go travelling with his/her family B．start his/her journey from London
C．go anytime other than January D．pay for his/her own accommodation
5．If the winner would like to escape the cold weather of January and make meals by himself, he is most likely to choose ________ as his destination.
A．Paris, France B．New York, USA
C．Dubai, UAE D．Goa, India
6．The passage is intended to ________.
A．promote different international tourist destinations
B．introduce some major cities around the world
C．publicize the rules of the competition
D．appeal to more competitors
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）
Face It
Debbie Harry
HARPER COLLINS
Picture this: it’s the late 1970s and the punk music scene is starting to take hold. Blondie releases the album Parallel Lines, which soars straight into the charts. Every teenage girl wants to be lead singer Debbie Harry, while every teenage boy wants to be her boyfriend. Now 75, Harry bares all in her memoir Face It, from her childhood to the hedonistic (享乐的) years of Blondie an then solo artist. Part entertaining, part shocking, this biography is as humorous, moving and as dynamic as its subject.
Scatterbrain
Henning Beck
NEWSOUTH BOOKS
The brain really dislikes being in a condition of uncertainty, says award-winning neuroscientist Henning Beck. If what we remember is fragmented, the brain will substitute in the rest of the information without you even noticing, he says in the chapter “Memory”. In this “user’s guide for your brain”, Beck argues that mistakes and faults are the keys to success. He combines science with brain-boosting advice and real-life stories to take the reader on a fascinating adventure through human memory.
The Right-Brain Work Out
Russel Howeroft with Alex Wadelton
PENGUIN
In 1968, 1600 five-year-olds were given a creativity test. They were retested at ages 10 and 15 and their scores were compared against adults. While 98 percent of five-year-olds were assessed in the “highly creative” range (genius level), only two per cent of adults could be considered “highly creative”. In The Right-brain Work Out, the authors promise to retrain your brain to be more creative, using 70 questions to probe and challenge you.
7．What can we learn from the introduction of Debbie Harry’s biography
A．She was the lead singer in the Blondie during her whole art lift.
B．It was not true that The Parallel Lines was a hit in the 1970s.
C．Only teenager boys were greatly fascinated by her.
D．She reveals something seldom known to the public in her biography.
8．What can be inferred from the book Scatterbrain
A．It mainly deals with memory science.
B．Readers will get enlightened on the power of mistakes.
C．Our brain can’t automatically make up for what’s missing.
D．Our brain likes the condition of finding fault.
9．From The Right-Brain Work Out, we can know .
A．two tests were given to the subjects in 1968
B．genius kids maintained their creativity into adulthood
C．a set of questions were designed to train creativity
D．the effect of the brain exercise remained to be proved
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）
10．________ thinks kids are having an effect on the climate movement
A．Joyce Sidman B．Ellen Nam
C．Naomi Klein D．Kushal Konwar Sarma
11．Which of the following statements is true about the three books
A．Hello, Earth! is a collection of poems by young children.
B．How to Change Everything provides solutions to climate issues.
C．The Elephant Doctor of India is a non-fiction about a veterinarian.
D．Each of the three books deals with a specific environmental problem.
12．The passage is most likely from _________.
A．a scientific journal B．an animal brochure
C．an environmental report D．a children’s magazine
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）University Room Regulations
Approved and Prohibited Items
The following items are approved for use in residential rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.
Access to Residential Rooms
Students are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.
Cooking Policy
Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.
Pet Policy
No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, will pay an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.
Quiet Hours
Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday, Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.
13．If a visiting friend leaves a cat in the residence of a student for three days, what will happen
A．The student will receive a fine of $1 50.
B．The student will be punished financially.
C．The student will receive a written notice immediately once the cat is found by the office.
D．The student will be sent to the Student Court to defend his or her case.
14．When can students enjoy a party in residences
A．7:00 am, Sunday. B．7:30 am, Thursday.
C．11:30 pm, Monday. D．00:30 am, Saturday.
15．According to the regulations, how many statements listed here are true
a. Wireless routers are allowed if they are registered in the office in advance.
b. No pets are allowed to be kept in the residence.
c. Students are required to close kitchen doors after cooking.
d. Under no circumstances is a student allowed to cook in his room.
A．0 B．1 C．2 D．3
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）
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17．If you buy a new Jitterbug now, ________.
A．you can get a free car charger B．you can get $25 discount
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18．Which of the following statements is FALSE
A．The Jitterbug Flip is very friendly to elderly people.
B．The Urgent Response Agent doesn’t provide service on weekends.
C．There is no need for customers to change their current phone number.
D．The affordable price makes the cell phone competitive on the market.
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）
In Factfulness, Professor Hans Roslingasks raises questions like ‘How many girls finish school ’ and ‘What percentage of the world’s population is poor ’ It turns out that the majority of us get the answers to these questions completely wrong. Why does this happen Factfulness sets out to explain why, showing that there are several human instincts that distort(扭曲)our perspective. This book focuses on our instinctive biases(偏见), offering practical advice to help us see the good as well as the bad in the world.
Are things getting worse every day Is progress an impossible goal In Enlightenment Now, Steven Pinker looks at the big picture of human progress and finds good news. We are living longer, healthier, freer and happier lives. Pinker asks us to stop paying so much attention to negative headlines and news that declares the end of the world. Instead, he shows us some carefully selected data. In 75 surprising graphs, we see that safety, peace, knowledge and health are getting better all over the world. Economic inequality, he claims, is not really a problem, because it is not actually that important for human well-being.
For more than two hundred years those who hold negative thoughts have been winning the public debate. They tell us that things are getting worse. But as a matter of fact, life is getting better. Income, food availability and lifespan are rising; disease, violence and child mortality are falling. Best-selling author Matt Ridley doesn’t only explain how things are getting better; he gives us reasons why as well. He shows us how human culture evolves in a positive direction thanks to the exchange of ideas and specialization. This bold book looks at the entirety of human history-from the Stone Age to the 21st century—and changes the concept that it’s all going downhill.
The majority of people believe that developing countries are in a terrible situation: suffering from incredible poverty and wars. The reality is that a great transformation is occurring. Over the past 20 years, more than 700 million people have increased their income and come out of poverty. This is happening across developing countries around the world. In his book The Great Surge, Stevens Radelet describes how all of this is happening and, more importantly, it shows us how we can speed up the process.
19．What is the common feature of the four books
A．They focus on the present situations concerning developing countries.
B．They emphasize the importance of dealing with problems in poor countries.
C．They try to direct readers to a positive path in terms of human development.
D．They appeal to show more sympathy and understanding for poor countries.
20．Which author supports his arguments by providing factual evidence
A．Hans Roslingasks. B．Steven Pinker. C．Matt Ridley. D．Stevens Radelet.
21．Which of the following can be a possible title for Book 3
A．The Rational Optimist. B．Human History: Where Are We
C．A Public Debate. D．Out of Povetty: What and How
（22-23高一下·上海·期中）As we traveled around the U.S. reporting on the development of towns and cities, we always made the local library an early stop. The traditional impression of libraries as places for quiet reading, research, and borrowing books is outdated. There are three areas where libraries work as energetic centers of America’s towns: technology, education, and community.
Technology
Many people rely on libraries for their computer and Internet use. According to a 2015 Pew Research Center report, more than a quarter of Americans who had visited a public library in the past year had used a computer, the Internet, or a WiFi connection there.
More ambitiously, libraries have also begun offering “makerspaces” shared workspaces that provide technological tools and are designed to facilitate teamwork. I recently toured the makerspace at Washington, D．C．’s flagship Martin Luther King Jr. Library. A group of hobbyists, businesspeople, and a mom with her homeschooled preteens were learning about tools like 3-D printers, laser cutters, and wire benders. Miguel Figueroa, who directs the Center for the Future of Libraries at the American Library Association, says makerspaces are part of libraries’ expanded mission to be places where people can not only consume knowledge, but create new knowledge.
Education
In my conversations with librarians around the country, the most urgent topic was the education of America’s youngest children. Patrick Losinski, the CEO of the Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan library system, told me that when a 5-year-old walks into kindergarten, takes a book, and holds it upside down, “you know there is no reading readiness there.” I heard of many projects like Books for Babies, which is run by Friends of the Library in tiny Winters, California: Volunteers offer new babies a box with a T-shirt, a cap, two books, and an application to join the library.
In Charleston, West Virginia, despite recent funding losses that severely cut library staff, librarians still provide materials to teachers all across the 900-square-mile county. In Columbus, Mississippi, the library gives high-school students access to Civic War-era documents slave sale records, court cases, and secrets of the community making real the history of their state.
Community
The library in West Hartford, Connecticut, offers conversational-English classes for immigrants. The library in Seattle provides citizenship classes. The library in Duluth, Minnesota, has a seed-lending program for local gardeners. In libraries, I have practiced yoga, drunk in coffee shops, and watched youngsters with laptops arrangetheir virtual start-up offices at long reading-room tables.
22．What is the passage mainly about
A．How libraries are designed. B．How libraries have developed.
C．How libraries function in new ways. D．How libraries become a popular spot.
23．According to the passage, what can people do in libraries now
A．Make T-shirts. B．Work together.
C．Visit exhibitions. D．Publish books.
24．What can be learned about libraries in Columbus
A．They run short of funds. B．They help children learn history.
C．They provide children with 3-D printers. D．They offer readers sports facilities.
（21-22高一下·上海·期中）2018 Fudan University Chinese Language Program for International Students
(Spring Semester Intake)
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CULTUTRAL EXCHANGE SCHOOL, ICES, FUDAN UNIV.
International Cultural Exchange School, ICES, is the institution specialized in providing Chinese language and culture programs for international students in Fudan University. ICES is appointed to be one of the first four bases of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages in China. We accept international students for long term and short term language programs, general advanced and other tailor-made programs. ICES also provide degree programs for undergraduates majoring in Chinese Language & Culture and Business Chinese, and for Master candidates majoring in
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages.
MAIN COURSES
The main courses include intensive reading, extensive reading, listening, speaking and writing. Optional courses including Pronunciation, Shanghai Dialect, Chinese Movie, Chinese sayings and proverbs, etc. are also provided. Special Character Writing class is set up for overseas Chinese origin students. There will be about 20 class hours per week for each level.
★Optional course could be different every year.
ABOUT CHINESE PROFICIENCYTEST,HSK & BUSINESS CHINESE TEST,BCT
Chinese Proficiency Test, HSK and Business Chinese Test, BCT are national examinations held by HANBAN, Confucius Institute Headquarters, which are widely recognized internationally. ICES is authorized test centers for both tests. ICES holds HSK tests 5 times in a year, for detailed schedule please call +86-21-65642256.
APPLYING
Study Period: Ranges from half-year to two years.
The spring semester runs from February to July, and the autumn semester from September to January.
★Final tuition criteria are subject to enrolment pricing announced by Financial Office of Fudan.
Application Requirements: Applicant must be a citizen of a foreign country between 18 and 60 years of age, in good mental and physical health.
Application periods:
1. Applications begin on October 8. Deadline of submitting application materials is December 10.
2. Autumn Semester: Applications begin on March 14. Deadline of submitting application materials is June 10.
How to Apply:
1. Log on to http://iso.fudan., and enter University’s Online Application System through
E-Application.
2. The online application procedure is as follows:
Registering and activating account → Filling in application → Submitting application → Paying application fee on Online Application System → Waiting for application result.
The Program Duration are as follows:
2018 Spring Semester, one semester Program:
Duration of Major Study (From): 2018-02-26, (To): 2018-07-07
Contact Information:
Room 909, East Main, GuangHua Building,
International Cultural Exchange School, Fudan University
220 Han Dan Road, Shanghai 200433, China
Tel: +86-21-65643652
Fax: +86-21-55664859
E-mail: yuyansheng@fudan.
http://www.ices.fudan. http://iso.fudan.,
APPLICATION FEES AND MATERIALS ARE NON-RETURNABLE.
25．Which is a compulsory course in the program
A．Character writing. B．Speaking.
C．Chinese sayings. D．Chinese culture.
26．According to the passage, which statement is true about the program
A．An applicant can’t be aware of the application result before he or she finishes the payment.
B．ICES is the fourth great base of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages in China.
C．The payment for application is refundable.
D．You can call +86-21-65643652 for further information about the timetable of HSK tests.
27．Who might be a qualified applicant
A．Daisy, 17 years old, American, interested in Chinese, passed the BCT.
B．Yuan, 23 years old, Chinese, have Internet access till the end of December.
C．Fiamma, 27 years old, New Zealander, failed in last HSK test.
D．Zoe, 24 years old, Indonesian, no Internet access until the end of December.
（21-22高一下·上海长宁·期中）Savings You Can Phone In
Costs are going up and money is tight, so any ways to save money are going to be more than welcome. One area it’s common to overspend is your mobile phone. You really shouldn’t be paying more than 8 or 10 a month, so if you’re currently charged 20, that’s at least 120 saved a year. And if your bill is even higher, the savings will be even bigger. So how do you do this Here are my quick and simple ways to reduce your bills.
Ditch your existing network
Though there seem to be dozens of different mobile networks, there are actually only four different signals. These are provided by the big four of EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. All the others “piggyback” on one of those, meaning you can find the same signal and coverage (though 5G might not be included—we’ll come back to that). So there’s no need to be scared that changing provider will mean you lose reception. This opens up a raft of (usually) cheaper alternatives.
Do you need 5G
The fastest speeds come with 5G coverage, and it’s tempting to choose a network that offers this. But to take advantage you need two things. A 5G capable phone and for 5G to be set up in your area. If you don’t have both of these, then it’s worth shopping around for a cheaper 4G SIM.
Don’t update your handset.
Going SIM-only is a sure fire way to cut costs. By keeping your existing phone for another year or two, you’ll reduce your monthly payments to just the calls, data and texts allowance. If you do need or want to upgrade, then try to buy it outright. Yes, this could prove costly, but using savings will help you avoid a hidden surcharge many networks add via contracts.
Turn off data abroad
As a result of leaving the EU, some of the networks have ditched free mobile roaming (漫游) in Europe. This could lead to very expensive extra charges for using your phone on holiday, so make sure you check the costs levied by your provider when abroad. Some have introduced daily caps, but they’re not always valid outside Europe.
And even if you don’t actively use your phone when away, many apps are still using data in the background. One easy way to avoid these extras is to turn off data roaming before you leave the country. You should also find out whether you’ll be charged to receive voicemail messages. If so, turn that off too before you depart.
Check you’re out of contract
These savings will come when you don’t have a contract. That allows you to change your plan or even your network. But if you are still in the midst of a contract that lasts 12, 18, 24 or more months, you’ll need to wait or face early cancellation charges. Put the date in the diary, and come back to this article to start cutting your bill.
28．Changing mobile network provider will not lead to your losing reception because ______.
A．the cheaper providers are independent of the big four ones
B．the cheaper providers rely on the big four ones for signal and coverage
C．the alternative providers are equipped with the latest 5G network
D．there is fierce competition among various providers to offer the best signal
29．What may happen if data roaming is still functioning when you are travelling abroad
A．It will turn off automatically when reaching the daily caps.
B．Many apps will provide useful data in the background free of charge.
C．Extra charges are likely to be caused for using your phone abroad.
D．Voicemail messages will be inaccessible due to the improper use of roaming.
30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The more money you spend on your mobile phone, the more surplus (剩余额) you will have.
B．A 4G SIM is more affordable and has access to 5G as long as the area is covered.
C．Your costs for many services will be higher if you don’t update the handset within a year.
D．Canceling a contract ahead of the scheduled period may result in your paying extra charges.
