专题05 阅读理解之应用文10篇
（22-23高二下·上海·期中）
Travel Back in Time
TOMORROW THEY WON’T DARE TO MURDER US By Joseph Andras In 1956, National Liberation Front Member Fernand Iveton planted a bomb near Algiers. The hoped-for explosion was intended only to be a piece of symbolism, so he put it in an unused shed. He was arrested before it could go off and then mercilessly tortured and hanged. Andras’s fictionalized retelling of Iveton’s story was published in French in2016 to immediate acclaim, winning the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It’s now been translated into English. The book is just 137 pages long, but every one of them is tense, a nightmare of noble intentions gone horribly wrong. INSIDE MONEY By Zarchary Karabell Given complete access to the 200-year accomplishment of the U.S.’s oldest private bank, Karabell weaves a fascinating tale of the East Coast WASP establishment includes characters such as Alan Greenspan and Averell Harriman, one-time governor of New York. The firm has remained privately held, so its inner workings have been a mystery until now.
Or See the Future
THE FLIP SIDE OF FREE By Michael Kende It’s not a new insight that we pay for “free” apps and sites with our personal data, but Kende has a more detailed take than most. The digital development specialist at the World Bank Group looks at how the web came to be free via unified standards and the coming social considerations that will need to be faced once the public understands how much “free” actually costs. THE CODE BREAKER By Walter Isaacson Isaacson’s previous biographies have focused on such men as Steve Jobs and Leonardo da Vinci. Here he tells the story of Jennifer Doudna, a biochemist who won a Noble Prize for the gene-editing technology known as Crispr. The book is an excellent reader on the complex subject, its benefits (fighting disease) and its ethical hurdles (designer babies).
Anything Other Than Covid
LETTERS TO CAMONDO By Edmund de Waal There are very few ceramic artists working today and even fewer ceramic artists with a part time as an author. Best known for his exquisitely crafted porcelain and his bestseller The Hare with Amber Eyes, de Waal’s latest piece of fiction combines the two sides of his professional life. This book consists of imaginary letters to the real-life Moise de Camondo, a rich Jewish banker who ran one of the most successful institutions in the Ottoman Empire and was also an art sponsor. ANTIQUITIES By Cynthia Ozick Most people experienced some form of Covid isolation. Ozick, 92, who’s been shortlisted for the Pulitzer and Man Booker International prizes, has created a character who's similarly tortured, though it’s old age, rather than a pandemic, that finds him holed up indoors. As he recalls his life, he is drawn to memories of his cousin, a famous archaeologist and to a mysterious schoolmate.
Or More About Plagues
LET THE RECORD SHOW: A POLITICAL HISTORY OF ACT UP NEW YORK, 1987-1993 By Sarah Schulman Michael Lewis is something of a master at the onset of the AIDS crisis that no one, other than the tortured, seemed to care. ACT UP, a political and activist effort, was born from that apathy. Schulman's comprehensive, timely Book records the group’s hundreds of demonstrations, and almost as many political groups. THE PREMONITION: A PANDEMIC STORY By Michael Lewis Thirty years ago, fear and death played out at capturing complex events in the very recent past. Here he turns the pandemic into a tale of good and evil: Evil, in this case, is the administration; good is a crew of scientists, doctors and public health experts. The narrative follows three central characters-a biochemist, a public health worker, and a U.S. federal employee.
1．In the section “Travel Back in Time”, both of the two books .
A．drew inspiration from something real.
B．reveal something ugly about their society
C．are works written against a background of war.
D．provide thrilling plots even though they are short in length.
2．Which of the following themes are covered by “The Flip Side of Free” and “The Code Breaker” respectively
①cybersecurity
②artificial robot
③disease-curing
④economic development
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．③④
3．In what aspects do “Letters to Camondo” and “Antiquities” have in common
A．Both are fictionalized works.
B．Both are about artistic creations
C．Both deal with the theme of isolation
D．Both are written against the background of Covid-19.
4．In describing plagues, what’s the main difference between the two books in the section “Or More About Plagues”
①One is a true story and the other is fictional.
②One is about history and the other focuses on the present.
③One is about the causes of the plague and the other focuses on the results.
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．①②③
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。作者对几本著作做了简要介绍。
1．细节理解题。根据TOMORROW THEY WON'T DARE TO MURDER US部分的“In 1956, National Liberation Front Member Fernand Iveton(1956年，民族解放阵线成员费尔南·艾弗顿)”以及INSIDE MONEY By Zarchary Karabell部分的“Given complete access to the 200-year accomplishment of the U.S.’s oldest private bank, Karabell weaves a fascinating tale of the East Coast WASP establishment(鉴于这家美国历史最悠久的私人银行有200年的历史，卡拉贝尔编织了一个关于东海岸WASP成立的迷人故事)”可知，“Travel Back in Time”这一部分的两本书都是从真实的事物中汲取灵感，故选A项。
2．推理判断题。根据THE FLIP SIDE OF FREE部分的“It’s not a new insight that we pay for “free”apps and sites with our personal data(我们用个人数据为“免费”应用程序和网站付费，这并不是什么新鲜事)”可知，我们使用免费应用程序和网站是因为我们用个人数据付费，可推理出这本书涉及网络安全话题；根据THE CODE BREAKER部分的“The book is an excellent reader on the complex subject, its benefits (fighting disease)( 这本书是一本关于复杂主题及其益处（对抗疾病）的优秀读物)”可知，这本书覆盖了疾病防治这一话题，所以应选①③两项，故选B项。
3．推理判断题。根据LETTERS TO CAMONDO部分的“This book consists of imaginary letters to the real-life Moise de Camondo, a rich Jewish banker who ran one of the most successful institutions in the Ottoman Empire and was also an art sponsor.(这本书由虚构的信件组成，写给现实生活中的莫伊斯·德·卡蒙多，一位富有的犹太银行家，经营着奥斯曼帝国最成功的机构之一，也是一位艺术赞助商)”以及ANTIQUITIES部分的“Ozick, 92, who’s been shortlisted for the Pulitzer and Man Booker International prizes, has created a character who’s similarly tortured(92岁的奥齐克曾入围普利策奖和布克国际奖，他塑造了一个同样饱受折磨的角色)”可知，两本书都是虚构的作品，故选A项。
4．推理判断题。根据LET THE RECORD SHOW: A POLITICAL HISTORY OF ACT UP NEW YORK部分的“Michael Lewis is something of a master at the onset of the AIDS crisis that no one, other than the tortured, seemed to care. ACT UP, a political and activist effort, was born from that apathy.( 迈克尔·刘易斯在艾滋病危机爆发时是一位大师级人物，除了饱受折磨的人之外，似乎没有人关心他。ACT UP是一项政治和活动家努力的结果，它是从这种冷漠中诞生的)”可知，这本书基于真实的故事，而且根据标题中的“HISTORY”可知这本书是关于历史的；再根据THE PREMONITION: A PANDEMIC STORY部分的“Thirty years ago, fear and death played out at capturing complex events in the very recent past. Here he turns the pandemic into a tale of good and evil(30年前，在最近的过去发生的复杂事件中，恐惧和死亡阴云密布。在这里，他把疫情变成了一个关于善与恶的故事)”可知，这本书把疫情变成了一个关于善与恶的故事，是个虚构的故事，而且根据下文“Evil, in this case, is the administration; good is a crew of scientists, doctors and public health experts(在这个故事中，邪恶指的是政府；善良指的是一群科学家、医生和公共卫生专家)”可知，这本书把现在的政府、科学家、医生和公共卫生专家通过故事讲出来，是通过故事讲现在的事，所以应选①②两项，故选A项。
（22-23高二下·上海·期中）
The Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks
Reviewed by Helena
No lyrical, romantic account, but a hard-bitten, dull and down-to-earth story of a family, a community and an environment. A story of cycles — of seasons, years, people, generations, stretches back centuries. A story of farming which only exists now in the remoter, wilder regions of the UK, where the land is too hard and the environment too harsh for farming to be an “agribusiness”. Where success, survival of farms, their sheep are dependent on knowledge passed down through generations and shared between farmers and shepherds in a small, close-knit and mutually-dependent community. A story of people hefted to their land every bit as much as their sheep are hefted to their fells.
A Month in the Country by J.L.Carr
Reviewed by L. R. Fisher
It is unbelievably simple and delightfully slow-paced, full of Lawrence-like description of a vanished (消失的) country landscape. The focal points are a casual and peculiar friendship between two war-scarred, shell-shocked men Tom Birkin and Moon. In a book barely 100 pages long, the author not only manages to give us a story that flows like a stream, but also achieves impressive characterization, bitter feelings of war and a corresponding celebration of peace, a little suspense, and even a twist in the tail.
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Reviewed by T. Bently
Having read all of Bill Bryson’s travel books, this was the last one left. I hadn’t read this because I had been told it was one of his weakest one. But I decided, through no other reason that I needed a hit of Bryson, to read it. People couldn’t have been more wrong. From the very beginning of assessing the feasibility, arranging for Katz to accompany him to the purchasing of his equipment and the purchasing of “a large knife for killing bears and hillbillies”, Bryson is at his absolute best. His cute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail. His encounters along the trail and Katz anti-social, childish antics (滑稽动作) make the first 150 pages more than a laugh-out-loud hike. I couldn’t have been more surprised. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods is destined to become a modern classic.
5．In The Shepherd’s Life, James Rebanks takes readers through a shepherds’ life ________.
A．featuring a hard struggle in the remote and beautiful area
B．alternated by the seasons and changed by the generations
C．little noticed, and deeply attached to the harsh land
D．spent in a profitable agricultural and friendly community
6．From the review of A Month in the Country we can learn that Tom and Moon ________.
A．have lived in a slow-paced country throughout their life
B．are war survivors with troubled memories
C．were deafened by the explosion of a shell in the war
D．will make the end of their story more fascinating to read
7．By saying “People couldn’t have been more wrong”, the reviewer wants to say that ________.
A．Bryson’s travel book is the best seller in travelling literature
B．Bryson’s travelling experience is laughable
C．it’s a pity that people turn a blind eye to Bryson’s travelling experience
D．A Walk in the Wood combines artistic quality well with natural beauty
【答案】5．C 6．B 7．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三本值得一读的好书。
5．推理判断题。根据The Shepherd’s Life部分中的“A story of farming which only exists now in the remoter, wilder regions of the UK, where the land is too hard and the environment too harsh for farming to be an “agribusiness”. Where success, survival of farms, their sheep are dependent on knowledge passed down through generations and shared between farmers and shepherds in a small, close-knit and mutually-dependent community.(一个只存在于英国偏远荒野地区的农业故事，那里的土地太硬，环境太恶劣，不适合农业成为“农业综合企业”。在这些地方，农场的成功、生存和羊群都依赖于代代相传的知识，以及农民和牧羊人在一个紧密联系、相互依赖的小社区中分享的知识。)”可知，牧羊人的生活发生在于英国偏远荒野地区，由此可知，这个地方鲜为人知；牧羊人和农民在一个小型、紧密和相互依赖的社区中共享知识，由此可知，他们深深地依恋着这片贫瘠的土地，所以说在《牧羊人的生活》中，詹姆斯·里班克斯带领读者走过一个鲜为人知的牧羊人的生活，他们深深地依恋着这片贫瘠的土地，故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据A Month in the Country 部分中的“The focal points are a casual and peculiar friendship between two war-scarred, shell-shocked men Tom Birkin and Moon.(焦点是两个饱受战争创伤、患有震吓痴呆症的男人汤姆·伯金和穆恩之间一种随意而特殊的友谊。)”可知，汤姆和穆恩是震吓痴呆症的战争幸存者，由此可知，他们记性受影响，所以说回顾《乡村一个月》这本书，我们可以了解到汤姆和穆恩是记忆力不好的战争幸存者，故选B。
7．推理判断题。根据画线句子下文“His cute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail. His encounters along the trail and Katz anti-social, childish antics (滑稽动作) make the first 150 pages more than a laugh-out-loud hike.(他可爱的眼睛是这条美丽而脆弱的小径的明智见证人。他沿着小路的遭遇和卡茨反社会，幼稚的滑稽动作使前150页不仅仅是在描述一个笑声百出的远足。我非常惊讶。一场冒险，一出喜剧，一场庆典，《林中漫步》注定要成为一部现代经典。)”和划线句子上文“I hadn’t read this because I had been told it was one of his weakest one.(我之所以没有读这本书，是因为有人告诉我这是他最差的一本。)”可知，刚开始别人告诉“我”不要读《林中漫步》这本书，因为这是Bill Bryson最差的一本书，但是在“我”读完后发现这本书不像别人说的那样，即别人的说法是错的，反而这本书很好，不仅描述了美丽的自然风景，而且还有冒险与喜剧色彩，由此可推知，此处说别人是错的，是为了表达这本书很好，即它将艺术品质与自然美很好地结合在一起，故选D。
（2023高二下·上海·期中）
Depression hurts, Prozac can helpDepression isn’t just feeling down. It’s a real illness with real causes. Depression can be triggered by stressful life events, like divorce or a death in the family. Or it can appear suddenly, for no apparent reason. Some people think you can just will yourself out of a depression. That’s not true. Many doctors believe that one thing that may cause depression is an imbalance of serotonin — a chemical in your body. If this happens, you may have trouble sleeping. Feel unusually sad or irritable easily. Find it hard to concentrate. Lose your appetite. Lack energy. Or have trouble feeling pleasure. These are some of the symptoms that can point to depression—especially if they last for more than a couple of weeks and if normal, everyday life feels like too much to handle. To help fight depression, the medicine doctors now prescribe (开处方) most often is Prozac. Prozac isn’t a “happy pill.” It’s not a tranquilizer (镇静剂) . It won’t turn you into a different person. Some people do experience mild side effects, like upset stomach, headaches, difficulty sleeping, sleepiness, anxiety and nervousness. These tend to go away. within a few weeks of starting treatment, and usually aren’t serious enough to make most people stop taking it. However, if you are concerned about a side effect, or if you develop a rash (皮疹) , tell your doctor right away. And don’t forget to tell your doctor any other medicines you are taking. Some people should not take Prozac, especially people on MAO inhibitors (单胺抑制剂) . As you start feeling better, your doctor can suggest therapy or other means to help you ● through your depression. Prozac has been carefully studied for nearly 10 years. But remember, Prozac is a prescription medicine, and it isn’t right for everyone. Only your doctor can decide if Prozac is right for you— or for someone you love. Prozac has been prescribed for more than 17 million Americans. Chances are someone you know is feeling sunny again because of it.
8．All the following are true EXCEPT ________.
A．Tremendous determination is essential to getting rid of depression.
B．Sleep disorder is one of the signs characteristic of depression.
C．Depression can be caused by a combination of factors.
D．Depression is a psychological state taking the form of low mood.
9．What can we learn about Prozac from this piece of information
A．Prozac infuses depression patients with energy at the cost of modest side effects.
B．Taking Prozac together with other prescriptions may give you a rash.
C．A medical prescription must be acquired if you intend to take Prozac.
D．Over 17 million Americans have been involved in studies of Prozac so far.
10．This piece of information is most probably ________.
A．an introduction to a scientific project
B．a part of prescription drug instructions
C．a part of a research report in a medical journal
D．an advertisement of a medicine for depression
【答案】8．A 9．C 10．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一种治疗缓解抑郁症的药物Prozac，并对其情况和功能进行说明。
8．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Some people think you can just will yourself out of a depression. That’s not true. Many doctors believe that one thing that may cause depression is an imbalance of serotonin — a chemical in your body.(有些人认为你可以让自己摆脱抑郁。那不是真的。许多医生认为，可能导致抑郁症的一件事是血清素（体内的一种化学物质）的不平衡。)”可知，很多医生认为，体内一种化学物质的不均衡导致抑郁，有人认为自己就可以走出抑郁是不正确的，所以一个人巨大决心对于摆脱抑郁症至关重要是不正确的。故选A项。
9．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“To help fight depression, the medicine doctors now prescribe (开处方) most often is Prozac.(为了帮助对抗抑郁症，医生现在开的药最常见的是百忧解。)”可知，为了对抗抑郁，医生最常开的处方是百忧解，所以百忧解属于处方药。故选C项。
10．推理判断题。根据文章标题“Depression hurts, Prozac can help(抑郁症很痛，百忧解可以提供帮助)”以及全文讲述的关于抗抑郁的药物百忧解的相关信息可知，本文最有可能是抗抑郁药物的广告。故选D项。
（21-22高二下·上海杨浦·期中）Nowadays, bikes are getting smarter. Although it may seem confusing to mess with the simplicity of a bicycle, e-bikes are actually the perfect fit for a variety of circumstances, including living in a hilly area, looking for a greener transportation alternative or just to make riding a bike more fun. Here are four typical models of e-bikes.
Best for a tight budget: Schwinn Monroe 250
Not interested in breaking the bank Try Schwinn’s Monroe 250. It’s an urban rider with a single speed and is great for zipping across town or around campus. It lasts up to 50 miles and requires a five-hour battery charge from zero. Plug it in before bed, and you’re golden in the morning.
Best for the tech-savvy: Specialized Turbo Vado
Specialized’s entry-level Turbo Vado 2.0 comes equipped with a customized touchscreen smart computer. With it, you can control the assist mode and connect through Bluetooth to the Specialized Mission Control app.
The app lets you map out your ride, and then the motor will adjust to that specific distance so you never have to worry about the battery dying mid-route. It also offers direction and diagnostics and stores your ride history and personal preferences.
Best for all-around use: Cannondale Quick Neo
For those who want a does-it-all option, the Cannondale Quick Neo is your best bet. It was designed for people who lead active lifestyles but may not be “cyclists”.
The Quick Neo has three assist modes — eco, normal and high — and the battery lasts up to 70 miles before it needs a four-hour recharge. It also has front suspension, so it’ll handle bumps, pot-holes and even dirt paths well, and its brakes make it easier to stop if the weather gets wet.
Best for replacing a car: Trek Super Commuter+
If you live in a big city and owning a car is not an option, then the Super Commuter+ could be for you. It’s expensive, but less expensive than most cars when you allow for the amount of money you spend on gas, maintenance, insurance, parking or public transportation, an e-bike is a more economical choice for urban citizens looking for a new way to get around.
With four assist modes, it can go up to 28 mph and as far as 120 miles on a battery that takes just three to five hours to charge, so it’s basically like the Ferrari of e-bikes.
11．If you are not an experienced cyclist, which of the following might be your best choice
A．Schwinn Monroe 250. B．Specialized Turbo Vado.
C．Cannondale Quick Neo. D．Trek Super Commuter+.
12．Which e-bike is most suitable for those who knows much about technology
A．Schwinn Monroe 250. B．Specialized Turbo Vado.
C．Cannondale Quick Neo. D．Trek Super Commuter+.
13．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A．Schwinn Monroe 250 is the most economical choice among the four e-bikes.
B．Specialized Turbo Vado allows the doctor give your diagnosis according to the data.
C．Cannondale Quick Neo doesn’t function as well as expected on rainy days.
D．Trek Super Commuter+ need five hours to recharge before it can go 70 miles.
【答案】11．C 12．B 13．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款电动自行车的情况。
11．细节理解题。根据Best for all-around use: Cannondale Quick Neo部分中“It was designed for people who lead active lifestyles but may not be “cyclists”.(它是为那些生活方式活跃但可能不是“自行车手”的人设计的)”可知，如果你不是一个经验丰富的自行车手，Cannondale Quick Neo可能是你最好的选择。故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据Best for the tech-savvy: Specialized Turbo Vado部分中的“Specialized’s entry-level Turbo Vado 2.0 comes equipped with a customized touchscreen smart computer. With it, you can control the assist mode and connect through Bluetooth to the Specialized Mission Control app.(专业化的入门级涡轮Vado 2.0配备了定制的触摸屏智能电脑。有了它，你可以控制辅助模式，并通过蓝牙连接到特殊任务控制应用程序)”可知，Specialized Turbo Vado最适合对科技有所了解的人。故选B。
13．细节理解题。根据Best for a tight budget: Schwinn Monroe 250部分中“Not interested in breaking the bank Try Schwinn’s Monroe 250.(不想倾家荡产？试试Schwinn Monroe 250吧)”可知，A选项“Schwinn Monroe 250是四款电动自行车中最经济的选择”正确。故选A。
（21-22高二下·上海·期中）Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED Preparation
Task
The Adult Basic Education Department serves a huge population of earners. Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.
Description
ABE is a non-credit program of self-improvement designed to improve basic skills for students who are of different educational levels. Developments of reading, writing, and maths skills are paid special attention to, as well as life skills, employ-ability, and technology. Students without high school diplomas also have opportunities to prepare for the GED exams in the five subject areas; writing, social studies, science, literature, and maths.
Prerequisites
ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who desires to improve basic reading, writing, and maths skills at the precollege level. Students who are 16 or 17 must first obtain an official release from high school before attending class. To be accepted, students must attend an Educational Planning Session. During the Educational Planning Session students will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as PCC polities, fees, etc. Students will also have their reading, writing, and maths abilities assessed during the Educational Planning Session. The results of their assessments will help the teachers develop individual programs of study for students to guide them toward their personal goals. Students needing special help must get in touch with the Office for Students with Disabilities (503-977-4341) at least two weeks before the session is held.
Course
ABE 0741: Beginning Literacy
ABE 0742: Beginning
ABE O743: Intermediate I
ABE 0744: Intermediate II
ABE 0745: Secondary I
ABE 0746: Secondary II (Includes preparation for the GED Test)
14．The ABE Department serves an aim to __________.
A．provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with society
B．help learners successfully get a job in a changing world
C．offer diplomas to those who fail to finish secondary education
D．provide students with opportunities for the GED exams
15．A 17-year-old is not accepted to ABE classes only because he __________.
A．is below 18 B．can’t offer a high school diploma
C．has left school without official permission D．is assessed as poor in learning performances
16．What is the Education Planning Session intended for
A．An assessment of students’ basic skill levels.
B．Helping students be better at the four basic skills.
C．Finding out whether they can be accepted to ABE classes.
D．Providing special help to disabled students.
【答案】14．A 15．C 16．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Adult Basic Education (ABE)的办学宗旨，入学条件，课程设置等信息。
14．细节理解题。根据Task部分中“Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.(我们的任务是教授基本技能，帮助学习者获得更多的知识，以便在不断变化的世界中作为家庭成员、公民、工人和终身学习者有效地发挥作用)”可知，成人基础教育系的目的是为学习者提供基本的知识和基本的适应社会的技能。故选A项。
15．推理判断题。根据Prerequisites部分中“Students who are 16 or 17 must first obtain an official release from high school before attending class.(16或17岁的学生在上课前必须首先获得高中的官方许可)”可知，一个17岁的人没有被ABE机构接受，可能是因为他没有经过学校的官方同意就离开了学校。故选C项。
16．细节理解题。根据Prerequisites部分中“Students will also have their reading, writing, and maths abilities assessed during the Educational Planning Session.(学生的阅读、写作和数学能力也将在教育规划课程中进行评估)”可知，教育规划课程的目的是评价学生的基础技能水平。故选A项。
（21-22高二下·上海·期中）Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 - that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
·No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
·Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.
·Convenient
Teenagers are busy - we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet... You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
·Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members. The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t want to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
17．The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ______.
A．parents B．teenagers C．winner D．adults
18．Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club
A．Special gifts are ready for parents. B．The bank opens only on work days.
C．Services are convenient for its members. D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.
19．The Winners Club provides magazines which ______.
A．encourage spending. B．are free to all teenagers.
C．are full of adventure stories. D．help to make more of your money.
20．What is the purpose of this text
A．To set up a club. B．To provide part-time jobs.
C．To organize key-card. D．To introduce a new banking service.
【答案】17．B 18．C 19．D 20．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要是介绍了一种银行卡服务Winners Club。说明了这种账户适宜人群，和它的好处。
17．细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers.(Winners Club是一个专门为青少年设计的银行账户。)”可知The Winners Club是专门给青少年设计的银行账户。故选B。
18．细节理解题。根据·Convenient中“You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet... You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account.(你可能根本不需要去银行。有了赢家俱乐部，你可以选择使用方便的出纳员和使用电话和互联网从家里银行……您可以直接将钱存入您的Winners Club账户。)”可知，Winners Club这个服务对会员来说是很方便的。故选C。
19．细节理解题。根据·Mega magazine included部分的“Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.(除了你的定期报告，你还会收到一本免费杂志，里面全是让你赚更多钱的好主意。)”可知，Winners Club提供帮助你赚更多钱的杂志。故选D。
20．推理判断题。根据第一段“The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!(Winners Club是一个专门为青少年设计的银行账户。它是为了帮助你更好地管理你的钱。Winners Club是一个交易账户，在那里你会收到一张钥匙卡，这样你就可以24/7，也就是一天24小时，一周7天都能拿到钱！)”结合文章主要介绍了一个名为“Winners Club”的银行服务，介绍了其提供的特色服务。可推知，这篇文章的目的是介绍一种新的银行服务。故选D。
（21-22高二下·上海·期中）
Forget Cyclists, Pedestrians Are Real DangerWe are having a debate about this topic. Here are some letters from our readers. ■ Yes, many cyclists behave dangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists. But pedestrians are probably the worst offenders. People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone, quite unaware of what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere. The rest of us have to evade (避让) them or just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision. The real problem is that some pedestrians seem to be, at least for the moment, in worlds of their own that are, to them, much more important than the welfare of others. — Michael Horan ■ I loved the letter from Bob Brooks about cyclists (Viewpoints, May 29). I am afraid they seem to think they own the roads. I was walking across Altrincham Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being asked what he was doing he shouted at me. The government built a cycle lane on the road but it is hardly used. The police do nothing. What a laugh they are! The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent (发荧光的) jackets and lights at night and in the morning. They should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them. — Carol Harvey ■ Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians), ride at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red. I was almost knocked down recently by a cyclist riding on the pavement when there was a cycle lane right next to him. Other road users, including horse riders, manage to obey the rules so why not cyclists It’s about time they were registered and insured, so when they do hit a pedestrian or a vehicle, or cause an accident, at least they can be treated and there might be an opportunity to claim compensation. — JML Write to Viewpoints of the newspaper.
21．Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that ________.
A．drivers should be polite to cyclists
B．road accidents can actually be avoided
C．walking while using phones hurts one’s eyes
D．some pedestrians are a threat to road safety
22．What is a complaint of JML
A．Very few drivers are insured. B．Cyclists ride fast on pavements.
C．Pedestrians go through red traffic lights. D．Horse riders disrespect other road users.
23．The three letters present viewpoints on ________.
A．the real source of road danger B．ways to improve road facilities
C．measures to punish road offences D．increased awareness of road rules
【答案】21．D 22．B 23．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，围绕“谁才是马路安全的威胁”，展示了三个人的三封信，他们对马路安全威胁都有自己的看法。
21．细节理解题。根据第一封信第一段“But pedestrians are probably the worst offenders.(但行人可能是最严重的罪犯)”和第二段“People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone, quite unaware of what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere. The rest of us have to evade them or just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision.(各个年龄段的人都高兴地走在人行道上，眼睛和手都盯着手机，对周围发生的事情毫不知情。他们甚至可能在人行横道或其他地方过马路时做同样的事情。我们剩下的人必须躲避它们，或者只是站着等待不可避免的碰撞)”可知，Michael Horan写这封信主要是为了表明一些行人对道路安全构成威胁，故选D。
22．细节理解题。根据第三封信第一段“Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians), ride at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red.(骑自行车的人在人行道上跳上跳下（人行道是为行人准备的），在人行道上高速行驶，并认为自己在闯红灯时有特权闯过红绿灯。)”可知，JML的抱怨是骑自行车的人在人行道上骑得很快。故选B。
23．主旨大意题。根据文章标题“Forget Cyclists, Pedestrians Are Real Danger(忘记骑自行车的人吧，行人才是真正的危险)”和第一封信第一段“Yes, many cyclists behave dangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists. But pedestrians are probably the worst offenders.(是的，许多骑自行车的人行为很危险。许多司机对骑自行车的人不尊重。但行人可能是最严重的罪犯)”，第二封信第二段“I was walking across Altrincham Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being asked what he was doing he shouted at me.(一天早上，我正穿过阿尔特林厄姆路，一个骑自行车的人从我身边经过，有人问他在做什么，他对我大喊大叫)”和第三封信第一段“Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians), ride at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red.(骑自行车的人在人行道上跳上跳下（人行道是为行人准备的），在人行道上高速行驶，并认为自己在闯红灯时有特权闯过红绿灯)”可知，这三封信展示了对道路危险的真正来源的看法，故选A。
（21-22高二下·上海杨浦·期中）
Gray Line Discover Brisbane and surrounds with Gray Line Brisbane. Their wide range of tours in air-conditioned coaches, combined with the guide’s expert knowledge, ensures a day to remember.
Brisbane City Morning Tour (tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00 am. Returns:11:45 am. Adult Concession Child
$69 $67 $45
Discover this vibrant city with its charming architecture, colonial history and enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. ·Cathedral Square·Parliament House·Windmill·Anzac Square·City Hall·Chinatown · Captain Cook and Story Bridge
Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary (tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15pm. Returns: 5:00 pm. Adult Concession Child
$76 $74 $54
Tour the highlights of Brisbane and travel to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary situated on the banks of the Brisbane River for a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. ·Queen Street Mall·Southbank·Anzac Square·Suncorp Stadium·Brewery·Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and presentation·Mt Cootha Lookout
Sunshine Coast and Noosa (tour B464) Departs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 8:45am Returns:5:30 pm. Adult Concession Child
$111 $106 $72
The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its magnificent seaside, sophisticated lifestyle, dining experience and shopping. Also includes a visit to Underwater World and a drive through Eumundi, famous for its historic buildings and scenic beauty. Noosa Heads·Mooloolaba·Underwater World·Ettamogah Pub
Sunshine Coast and Montville (tour B410) Departs: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:45am. Returns:5:30 pm. Adult Concession Child
$107 $102 $67
This tour takes you through the rich heritage of the spectacular Sunshine Coast hinterland with visits to Montville famous for its craft shops and restaurants, and Mooloolaba. home to Underwater world·Ginger Factory·Superbee·Montville Village·Mooloolaba Price includes fully air-conditioned touring, entry fees and CBD hotel pickup. Child policy: under 4 years－ free of charge, 4-14 years－as quoted above. Exclusion date 25/12/16 (for other dates please check with your consultant).
24．If you wish to complete two tours in one day, you would probably choose_________.
A．Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour
B．Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour
C．Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour
D．Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour
25．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A．Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
B．Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour.
C．If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour.
D．If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $281.
26．What is the tone of this tour guide information booklet
A．Welcoming and humorous. B．Warm and inviting.
C．Modest and initiative. D．Casual and compulsory.
【答案】24．B 25．D 26．B
【导语】本文是应用文，属于广告类阅读。主要向我们介绍了几个旅游景点，详细地说明了每个地方的美景、出发日期和售价。
24．细节理解题。根据“Brisbane City Morning Tour (tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00am．Returns: 11:45am”及“Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary (tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15pm. Returns: 5:00pm”可知，如果想一天完成两个旅行应选Brisbane City Morning Tour 和Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour。故选B。
25．细节理解题。表格最后一部分中“Child policy: under 4 years—free of charge (儿童政策：4岁以下——免费)”可知四岁以下孩子免费，由D选项中的“tour B410”可定位到Sunshine Coast aand Montville (tour B410)下“Adult $107 Child $67 (成人$107，孩童$67)”可知，因此所需费用为107*2+67=281，所以D正确。故选D。
26．推理判断题。根据文中“air-conditioned coaches, combined with the guide’s expert knowledge (空调车厢，结合导游的专业知识)”、“charming (迷人的)”、“magnificent (壮丽的)”、“spectacular (壮丽的)”等词可知，这个旅游信息手册的内容是温暖的，吸引人的。故选B。
（22-23高二下·上海金山·期中）COURSE: Introduction to American History
INSTRUCTOR: Dr,Jane Klammer
OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall
OFFICE HOURS:11:15-12:30 M W F(Monday Wednesday Friday)1s
CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3:35-5:00 M-Th(Monday-Thursday)10:10-11:00 MWF
Other times by appointment
TELEPHONE:255-4786
TEXTBOOK:Green,Robert P,The American Tradition:A History of the United States.
Charles E. Merill publishing Co.Columbus,Ohio 1984,which is available at the College Bookstore.
COURSE Requirements:
mid-term exam: October 10 20% of the final grade
final exam: December 10 40% of the final grade
term paper due: December 15 40% of the final grade
Attendance is not required, but you are responsible for all the information given in the class lectures.In the lectures I will talk about the chapters in the textbook and other materials that I choose to supplement the course.The exams will cover all this information. Therefore, I advise you to come to the class as much as possible. If you have to miss a class, be sure to get the class notes from another student.
Your homework assignments are listed on the next page. If there are any changes in the assigned homework reading, I will announce in class. You are supposed to read the chapter about which I will be lecturing before you come to class. This is to make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures. Be prepared when you come to class.The term paper is 40% of you final grade. It should not exceed fifteen pages (Anyone thinking of majoring in history may write twenty-five pages.) Before the mid-term exam you will choose the topic for your paper.
Have a good term!
27．A student who would like to attend the course by Prof. Klammer has to stay in 363 Marshall Hall________.
A．from11:15 to12:30 on Monday,Wednesday and Friday
B．from 10:10 to 11:00 on Monday and Thursday
C．from 3:35 to 5:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
D．from 3:35 to 5:00 on Monday and Thursday
28．According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE
A．The textbook is written by Dr Jane Klammer.
B．If you have to miss a class, be sure to say sorry to Prof. Klammer.
C．The students can buy “Introduction to American History” at the College.
D．Prof. Klammer advises her students to take notes in her class.
29．If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, which is the main length of his paper can be
A．Fifteen pages
B．Twenty-five pages
C．Ten pages
D．No maximum
【答案】27．D 28．D 29．B
【分析】这是一篇应用文，主要介绍了Introduction to American History这门课程，并对学生就读这门课程时的一些注意事项进行说明。
27．细节理解题。根据题干关键词“attend the course by Prof. Klammer has to stay in 363 Marshall Hall”，可以定位到文章第五行，根据“363 Marshall Hall 3:35-5:00 M-Th (Monday-Thursday)10:10-11:00 MWF, Other times by appointment”可知，在363 Marshall Hall上克莱默教授的课程的时间是周一至周四的3:35至5:00，以及周一，周三，周五的10:10至11:00，其他时间需预约。选项D “from 3:35 to 5:00 on Monday and Thursday（周一和周四的3:35至5:00）”中提到的时间段，与原文相符。故选D项。
28．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“If you have to miss a class, be sure to get the class notes from another student.（如果你不得不缺课，一定要从另一个学生那里拿到课堂笔记。）”，以及最后一段“This is to make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures.（这是为了确保你在我的课堂做笔记时能尽可能多地理解。）”可知，克莱默教授要求学生要做课堂笔记，选项D意为“克莱默教授建议她的学生在课堂上做笔记。”，与原文相符。故选D项。
29．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第五行“Anyone thinking of majoring in history may write twenty-five pages.（任何想主修历史的人都可以写二十五页。）可知，任何想要主修历史专业的学生，论文可以写二十五页。题目中的“freshman（新生）”属于anyone的范畴，所以也可以写二十五页。故选B项。
（22-23高二下·上海·期中）Of Special Interest to Freshman
Freshman Seminars are small classes just for freshmen, with some of York’s most distinguished faculty members. Some seminars provide an introduction to a particular field of study; others take an interdisciplinary (跨学科的) approach to a variety of topics. All seminars provided a friendly environment for developing relationships with faculty members and peers. STARS (Science, Technology, and Research Scholars) provides undergraduates of every year with an opportunity to combine research, course-based study, and development of mentorship skills. The program offers research opportunities and support to students historically underrepresented in the fields of natural science and quantitative reasoning, such as racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the physically challenged. More than 100 students each year participate in STARS, during the academic year or over the summer months.
Directed Studies is a selective freshman interdisciplinary program focusing on Western civilization that includes three yearlong courses —literature, philosophy, and historical and political thought — in which students read the foundational works of the Western tradition. Perspectives on Science and Engineering is a lecture and discussion course for about 75 selected freshmen who have exceptionally strong backgrounds in science or mathematics. The yearlong course explores a broad range of topics, exposes students to questions at the frontiers of science, and connects the first-year students to York’s Scientific community.
Academic Advising is a collective effort by the residential colleges, academic departments and various offices connected to York University Dean’s office. Students’ primary academic advisors are their residential college deans, to whom they may always turn for academic and personal advice. The deans live in residential colleges and supervise the advising networks in the college. Students also have a freshman advisor who is a York faculty member or administrator affiliated with their advisees’ residential college. Each academic department has a director of undergraduate studies (DUS) who can discuss with students the department’s course offerings and requirements for majors. Science and Engineering Undergraduate ResearchYork is one of the world’s foremost research universities. Independent engineering research and design projects and scientific research are an essential part of undergraduate science education at York. Science students can begin conducting original research as early as the freshman year. Ninety-five percent of undergraduate science majors engaged in research with faculty mentors.
30．An African female freshman seeking opportunities of research is most likely to choose _____.
A．Freshman Seminars B．Directed Studies
C．STARS D．Perspectives on Science and Engineering
31．In which program may the science majors be guided to read Shakespeare’s works
A．Academic Advising. B．Directed Studies.
C．STARS. D．Freshman Seminars.
32．Which freshman may have priority to attend Perspectives on Science and Engineering
A．The one who has already got a novel published.
B．A medalist of the International Mathematical Olympiad.
C．The one who has designed an original engineering project.
D．An applicant for York’s Scientific Community.
【答案】30．C 31．B 32．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了约克大学一些新生感兴趣的课程。
30．细节理解题。根据STARS部分中“The program offers research opportunities and support to students historically underrepresented in the fields of natural science and quantitative reasoning, such as racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the physically challenged.(该项目为自然科学和定量推理领域历史上代表性不足的学生提供研究机会和支持，如少数民族、妇女和残疾人)”可知，寻求研究机会的非洲女新生最有可能选择STARS。故选C。
31．细节理解题。根据Directed Studies部分中“Directed Studies is a selective freshman interdisciplinary program focusing on Western civilization that includes three yearlong courses —literature, philosophy, and historical and political thought — in which students read the foundational works of the Western tradition.(定向研究是一门新生选择的跨学科课程，主要研究西方文明，包括为期三年的课程——文学、哲学、历史和政治思想——学生们在课程中阅读西方传统的基础著作)”可知，在Directed Studies课程中，理科专业的学生可以被引导阅读莎士比亚的作品。故选B。
32．推理判断题。根据Perspectives on Science and Engineering部分中“Perspectives on Science and Engineering is a lecture and discussion course for about 75 selected freshmen who have exceptionally strong backgrounds in science or mathematics.(《科学与工程展望》是一门讲座和讨论课程，为75名在科学或数学方面具有特别强大背景的新生挑选)”可知，国际数学奥林匹克奖牌获得者可以优先参加《科学与工程展望》课程。故选B。专题05 阅读理解之应用文10篇
（22-23高二下·上海·期中）
Travel Back in Time
TOMORROW THEY WON’T DARE TO MURDER US By Joseph Andras In 1956, National Liberation Front Member Fernand Iveton planted a bomb near Algiers. The hoped-for explosion was intended only to be a piece of symbolism, so he put it in an unused shed. He was arrested before it could go off and then mercilessly tortured and hanged. Andras’s fictionalized retelling of Iveton’s story was published in French in2016 to immediate acclaim, winning the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It’s now been translated into English. The book is just 137 pages long, but every one of them is tense, a nightmare of noble intentions gone horribly wrong. INSIDE MONEY By Zarchary Karabell Given complete access to the 200-year accomplishment of the U.S.’s oldest private bank, Karabell weaves a fascinating tale of the East Coast WASP establishment includes characters such as Alan Greenspan and Averell Harriman, one-time governor of New York. The firm has remained privately held, so its inner workings have been a mystery until now.
Or See the Future
THE FLIP SIDE OF FREE By Michael Kende It’s not a new insight that we pay for “free” apps and sites with our personal data, but Kende has a more detailed take than most. The digital development specialist at the World Bank Group looks at how the web came to be free via unified standards and the coming social considerations that will need to be faced once the public understands how much “free” actually costs. THE CODE BREAKER By Walter Isaacson Isaacson’s previous biographies have focused on such men as Steve Jobs and Leonardo da Vinci. Here he tells the story of Jennifer Doudna, a biochemist who won a Noble Prize for the gene-editing technology known as Crispr. The book is an excellent reader on the complex subject, its benefits (fighting disease) and its ethical hurdles (designer babies).
Anything Other Than Covid
LETTERS TO CAMONDO By Edmund de Waal There are very few ceramic artists working today and even fewer ceramic artists with a part time as an author. Best known for his exquisitely crafted porcelain and his bestseller The Hare with Amber Eyes, de Waal’s latest piece of fiction combines the two sides of his professional life. This book consists of imaginary letters to the real-life Moise de Camondo, a rich Jewish banker who ran one of the most successful institutions in the Ottoman Empire and was also an art sponsor. ANTIQUITIES By Cynthia Ozick Most people experienced some form of Covid isolation. Ozick, 92, who’s been shortlisted for the Pulitzer and Man Booker International prizes, has created a character who's similarly tortured, though it’s old age, rather than a pandemic, that finds him holed up indoors. As he recalls his life, he is drawn to memories of his cousin, a famous archaeologist and to a mysterious schoolmate.
Or More About Plagues
LET THE RECORD SHOW: A POLITICAL HISTORY OF ACT UP NEW YORK, 1987-1993 By Sarah Schulman Michael Lewis is something of a master at the onset of the AIDS crisis that no one, other than the tortured, seemed to care. ACT UP, a political and activist effort, was born from that apathy. Schulman's comprehensive, timely Book records the group’s hundreds of demonstrations, and almost as many political groups. THE PREMONITION: A PANDEMIC STORY By Michael Lewis Thirty years ago, fear and death played out at capturing complex events in the very recent past. Here he turns the pandemic into a tale of good and evil: Evil, in this case, is the administration; good is a crew of scientists, doctors and public health experts. The narrative follows three central characters-a biochemist, a public health worker, and a U.S. federal employee.
1．In the section “Travel Back in Time”, both of the two books .
A．drew inspiration from something real.
B．reveal something ugly about their society
C．are works written against a background of war.
D．provide thrilling plots even though they are short in length.
2．Which of the following themes are covered by “The Flip Side of Free” and “The Code Breaker” respectively
①cybersecurity
②artificial robot
③disease-curing
④economic development
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．③④
3．In what aspects do “Letters to Camondo” and “Antiquities” have in common
A．Both are fictionalized works.
B．Both are about artistic creations
C．Both deal with the theme of isolation
D．Both are written against the background of Covid-19.
4．In describing plagues, what’s the main difference between the two books in the section “Or More About Plagues”
①One is a true story and the other is fictional.
②One is about history and the other focuses on the present.
③One is about the causes of the plague and the other focuses on the results.
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．①②③
（22-23高二下·上海·期中）
The Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks
Reviewed by Helena
No lyrical, romantic account, but a hard-bitten, dull and down-to-earth story of a family, a community and an environment. A story of cycles — of seasons, years, people, generations, stretches back centuries. A story of farming which only exists now in the remoter, wilder regions of the UK, where the land is too hard and the environment too harsh for farming to be an “agribusiness”. Where success, survival of farms, their sheep are dependent on knowledge passed down through generations and shared between farmers and shepherds in a small, close-knit and mutually-dependent community. A story of people hefted to their land every bit as much as their sheep are hefted to their fells.
A Month in the Country by J.L.Carr
Reviewed by L. R. Fisher
It is unbelievably simple and delightfully slow-paced, full of Lawrence-like description of a vanished (消失的) country landscape. The focal points are a casual and peculiar friendship between two war-scarred, shell-shocked men Tom Birkin and Moon. In a book barely 100 pages long, the author not only manages to give us a story that flows like a stream, but also achieves impressive characterization, bitter feelings of war and a corresponding celebration of peace, a little suspense, and even a twist in the tail.
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Reviewed by T. Bently
Having read all of Bill Bryson’s travel books, this was the last one left. I hadn’t read this because I had been told it was one of his weakest one. But I decided, through no other reason that I needed a hit of Bryson, to read it. People couldn’t have been more wrong. From the very beginning of assessing the feasibility, arranging for Katz to accompany him to the purchasing of his equipment and the purchasing of “a large knife for killing bears and hillbillies”, Bryson is at his absolute best. His cute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail. His encounters along the trail and Katz anti-social, childish antics (滑稽动作) make the first 150 pages more than a laugh-out-loud hike. I couldn’t have been more surprised. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods is destined to become a modern classic.
5．In The Shepherd’s Life, James Rebanks takes readers through a shepherds’ life ________.
A．featuring a hard struggle in the remote and beautiful area
B．alternated by the seasons and changed by the generations
C．little noticed, and deeply attached to the harsh land
D．spent in a profitable agricultural and friendly community
6．From the review of A Month in the Country we can learn that Tom and Moon ________.
A．have lived in a slow-paced country throughout their life
B．are war survivors with troubled memories
C．were deafened by the explosion of a shell in the war
D．will make the end of their story more fascinating to read
7．By saying “People couldn’t have been more wrong”, the reviewer wants to say that ________.
A．Bryson’s travel book is the best seller in travelling literature
B．Bryson’s travelling experience is laughable
C．it’s a pity that people turn a blind eye to Bryson’s travelling experience
D．A Walk in the Wood combines artistic quality well with natural beauty
（2023高二下·上海·期中）
Depression hurts, Prozac can helpDepression isn’t just feeling down. It’s a real illness with real causes. Depression can be triggered by stressful life events, like divorce or a death in the family. Or it can appear suddenly, for no apparent reason. Some people think you can just will yourself out of a depression. That’s not true. Many doctors believe that one thing that may cause depression is an imbalance of serotonin — a chemical in your body. If this happens, you may have trouble sleeping. Feel unusually sad or irritable easily. Find it hard to concentrate. Lose your appetite. Lack energy. Or have trouble feeling pleasure. These are some of the symptoms that can point to depression—especially if they last for more than a couple of weeks and if normal, everyday life feels like too much to handle. To help fight depression, the medicine doctors now prescribe (开处方) most often is Prozac. Prozac isn’t a “happy pill.” It’s not a tranquilizer (镇静剂) . It won’t turn you into a different person. Some people do experience mild side effects, like upset stomach, headaches, difficulty sleeping, sleepiness, anxiety and nervousness. These tend to go away. within a few weeks of starting treatment, and usually aren’t serious enough to make most people stop taking it. However, if you are concerned about a side effect, or if you develop a rash (皮疹) , tell your doctor right away. And don’t forget to tell your doctor any other medicines you are taking. Some people should not take Prozac, especially people on MAO inhibitors (单胺抑制剂) . As you start feeling better, your doctor can suggest therapy or other means to help you ● through your depression. Prozac has been carefully studied for nearly 10 years. But remember, Prozac is a prescription medicine, and it isn’t right for everyone. Only your doctor can decide if Prozac is right for you— or for someone you love. Prozac has been prescribed for more than 17 million Americans. Chances are someone you know is feeling sunny again because of it.
8．All the following are true EXCEPT ________.
A．Tremendous determination is essential to getting rid of depression.
B．Sleep disorder is one of the signs characteristic of depression.
C．Depression can be caused by a combination of factors.
D．Depression is a psychological state taking the form of low mood.
9．What can we learn about Prozac from this piece of information
A．Prozac infuses depression patients with energy at the cost of modest side effects.
B．Taking Prozac together with other prescriptions may give you a rash.
C．A medical prescription must be acquired if you intend to take Prozac.
D．Over 17 million Americans have been involved in studies of Prozac so far.
10．This piece of information is most probably ________.
A．an introduction to a scientific project
B．a part of prescription drug instructions
C．a part of a research report in a medical journal
D．an advertisement of a medicine for depression
（21-22高二下·上海杨浦·期中）Nowadays, bikes are getting smarter. Although it may seem confusing to mess with the simplicity of a bicycle, e-bikes are actually the perfect fit for a variety of circumstances, including living in a hilly area, looking for a greener transportation alternative or just to make riding a bike more fun. Here are four typical models of e-bikes.
Best for a tight budget: Schwinn Monroe 250
Not interested in breaking the bank Try Schwinn’s Monroe 250. It’s an urban rider with a single speed and is great for zipping across town or around campus. It lasts up to 50 miles and requires a five-hour battery charge from zero. Plug it in before bed, and you’re golden in the morning.
Best for the tech-savvy: Specialized Turbo Vado
Specialized’s entry-level Turbo Vado 2.0 comes equipped with a customized touchscreen smart computer. With it, you can control the assist mode and connect through Bluetooth to the Specialized Mission Control app.
The app lets you map out your ride, and then the motor will adjust to that specific distance so you never have to worry about the battery dying mid-route. It also offers direction and diagnostics and stores your ride history and personal preferences.
Best for all-around use: Cannondale Quick Neo
For those who want a does-it-all option, the Cannondale Quick Neo is your best bet. It was designed for people who lead active lifestyles but may not be “cyclists”.
The Quick Neo has three assist modes — eco, normal and high — and the battery lasts up to 70 miles before it needs a four-hour recharge. It also has front suspension, so it’ll handle bumps, pot-holes and even dirt paths well, and its brakes make it easier to stop if the weather gets wet.
Best for replacing a car: Trek Super Commuter+
If you live in a big city and owning a car is not an option, then the Super Commuter+ could be for you. It’s expensive, but less expensive than most cars when you allow for the amount of money you spend on gas, maintenance, insurance, parking or public transportation, an e-bike is a more economical choice for urban citizens looking for a new way to get around.
With four assist modes, it can go up to 28 mph and as far as 120 miles on a battery that takes just three to five hours to charge, so it’s basically like the Ferrari of e-bikes.
11．If you are not an experienced cyclist, which of the following might be your best choice
A．Schwinn Monroe 250. B．Specialized Turbo Vado.
C．Cannondale Quick Neo. D．Trek Super Commuter+.
12．Which e-bike is most suitable for those who knows much about technology
A．Schwinn Monroe 250. B．Specialized Turbo Vado.
C．Cannondale Quick Neo. D．Trek Super Commuter+.
13．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A．Schwinn Monroe 250 is the most economical choice among the four e-bikes.
B．Specialized Turbo Vado allows the doctor give your diagnosis according to the data.
C．Cannondale Quick Neo doesn’t function as well as expected on rainy days.
D．Trek Super Commuter+ need five hours to recharge before it can go 70 miles.
（21-22高二下·上海·期中）Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED Preparation
Task
The Adult Basic Education Department serves a huge population of earners. Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.
Description
ABE is a non-credit program of self-improvement designed to improve basic skills for students who are of different educational levels. Developments of reading, writing, and maths skills are paid special attention to, as well as life skills, employ-ability, and technology. Students without high school diplomas also have opportunities to prepare for the GED exams in the five subject areas; writing, social studies, science, literature, and maths.
Prerequisites
ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who desires to improve basic reading, writing, and maths skills at the precollege level. Students who are 16 or 17 must first obtain an official release from high school before attending class. To be accepted, students must attend an Educational Planning Session. During the Educational Planning Session students will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as PCC polities, fees, etc. Students will also have their reading, writing, and maths abilities assessed during the Educational Planning Session. The results of their assessments will help the teachers develop individual programs of study for students to guide them toward their personal goals. Students needing special help must get in touch with the Office for Students with Disabilities (503-977-4341) at least two weeks before the session is held.
Course
ABE 0741: Beginning Literacy
ABE 0742: Beginning
ABE O743: Intermediate I
ABE 0744: Intermediate II
ABE 0745: Secondary I
ABE 0746: Secondary II (Includes preparation for the GED Test)
14．The ABE Department serves an aim to __________.
A．provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with society
B．help learners successfully get a job in a changing world
C．offer diplomas to those who fail to finish secondary education
D．provide students with opportunities for the GED exams
15．A 17-year-old is not accepted to ABE classes only because he __________.
A．is below 18 B．can’t offer a high school diploma
C．has left school without official permission D．is assessed as poor in learning performances
16．What is the Education Planning Session intended for
A．An assessment of students’ basic skill levels.
B．Helping students be better at the four basic skills.
C．Finding out whether they can be accepted to ABE classes.
D．Providing special help to disabled students.
（21-22高二下·上海·期中）Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 - that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
·No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
·Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.
·Convenient
Teenagers are busy - we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet... You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
·Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members. The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t want to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
17．The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ______.
A．parents B．teenagers C．winner D．adults
18．Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club
A．Special gifts are ready for parents. B．The bank opens only on work days.
C．Services are convenient for its members. D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.
19．The Winners Club provides magazines which ______.
A．encourage spending. B．are free to all teenagers.
C．are full of adventure stories. D．help to make more of your money.
20．What is the purpose of this text
A．To set up a club. B．To provide part-time jobs.
C．To organize key-card. D．To introduce a new banking service.
（21-22高二下·上海·期中）
Forget Cyclists, Pedestrians Are Real DangerWe are having a debate about this topic. Here are some letters from our readers. ■ Yes, many cyclists behave dangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists. But pedestrians are probably the worst offenders. People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone, quite unaware of what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere. The rest of us have to evade (避让) them or just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision. The real problem is that some pedestrians seem to be, at least for the moment, in worlds of their own that are, to them, much more important than the welfare of others. — Michael Horan ■ I loved the letter from Bob Brooks about cyclists (Viewpoints, May 29). I am afraid they seem to think they own the roads. I was walking across Altrincham Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being asked what he was doing he shouted at me. The government built a cycle lane on the road but it is hardly used. The police do nothing. What a laugh they are! The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent (发荧光的) jackets and lights at night and in the morning. They should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them. — Carol Harvey ■ Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians), ride at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red. I was almost knocked down recently by a cyclist riding on the pavement when there was a cycle lane right next to him. Other road users, including horse riders, manage to obey the rules so why not cyclists It’s about time they were registered and insured, so when they do hit a pedestrian or a vehicle, or cause an accident, at least they can be treated and there might be an opportunity to claim compensation. — JML Write to Viewpoints of the newspaper.
21．Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that ________.
A．drivers should be polite to cyclists
B．road accidents can actually be avoided
C．walking while using phones hurts one’s eyes
D．some pedestrians are a threat to road safety
22．What is a complaint of JML
A．Very few drivers are insured. B．Cyclists ride fast on pavements.
C．Pedestrians go through red traffic lights. D．Horse riders disrespect other road users.
23．The three letters present viewpoints on ________.
A．the real source of road danger B．ways to improve road facilities
C．measures to punish road offences D．increased awareness of road rules
（21-22高二下·上海杨浦·期中）
Gray Line Discover Brisbane and surrounds with Gray Line Brisbane. Their wide range of tours in air-conditioned coaches, combined with the guide’s expert knowledge, ensures a day to remember.
Brisbane City Morning Tour (tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00 am. Returns:11:45 am. Adult Concession Child
$69 $67 $45
Discover this vibrant city with its charming architecture, colonial history and enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. ·Cathedral Square·Parliament House·Windmill·Anzac Square·City Hall·Chinatown · Captain Cook and Story Bridge
Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary (tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15pm. Returns: 5:00 pm. Adult Concession Child
$76 $74 $54
Tour the highlights of Brisbane and travel to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary situated on the banks of the Brisbane River for a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. ·Queen Street Mall·Southbank·Anzac Square·Suncorp Stadium·Brewery·Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and presentation·Mt Cootha Lookout
Sunshine Coast and Noosa (tour B464) Departs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 8:45am Returns:5:30 pm. Adult Concession Child
$111 $106 $72
The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its magnificent seaside, sophisticated lifestyle, dining experience and shopping. Also includes a visit to Underwater World and a drive through Eumundi, famous for its historic buildings and scenic beauty. Noosa Heads·Mooloolaba·Underwater World·Ettamogah Pub
Sunshine Coast and Montville (tour B410) Departs: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:45am. Returns:5:30 pm. Adult Concession Child
$107 $102 $67
This tour takes you through the rich heritage of the spectacular Sunshine Coast hinterland with visits to Montville famous for its craft shops and restaurants, and Mooloolaba. home to Underwater world·Ginger Factory·Superbee·Montville Village·Mooloolaba Price includes fully air-conditioned touring, entry fees and CBD hotel pickup. Child policy: under 4 years－ free of charge, 4-14 years－as quoted above. Exclusion date 25/12/16 (for other dates please check with your consultant).
24．If you wish to complete two tours in one day, you would probably choose_________.
A．Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour
B．Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour
C．Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour
D．Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour
25．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A．Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
B．Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour.
C．If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour.
D．If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $281.
26．What is the tone of this tour guide information booklet
A．Welcoming and humorous. B．Warm and inviting.
C．Modest and initiative. D．Casual and compulsory.
（22-23高二下·上海金山·期中）COURSE: Introduction to American History
INSTRUCTOR: Dr,Jane Klammer
OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall
OFFICE HOURS:11:15-12:30 M W F(Monday Wednesday Friday)1s
CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3:35-5:00 M-Th(Monday-Thursday)10:10-11:00 MWF
Other times by appointment
TELEPHONE:255-4786
TEXTBOOK:Green,Robert P,The American Tradition:A History of the United States.
Charles E. Merill publishing Co.Columbus,Ohio 1984,which is available at the College Bookstore.
COURSE Requirements:
mid-term exam: October 10 20% of the final grade
final exam: December 10 40% of the final grade
term paper due: December 15 40% of the final grade
Attendance is not required, but you are responsible for all the information given in the class lectures.In the lectures I will talk about the chapters in the textbook and other materials that I choose to supplement the course.The exams will cover all this information. Therefore, I advise you to come to the class as much as possible. If you have to miss a class, be sure to get the class notes from another student.
Your homework assignments are listed on the next page. If there are any changes in the assigned homework reading, I will announce in class. You are supposed to read the chapter about which I will be lecturing before you come to class. This is to make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures. Be prepared when you come to class.The term paper is 40% of you final grade. It should not exceed fifteen pages (Anyone thinking of majoring in history may write twenty-five pages.) Before the mid-term exam you will choose the topic for your paper.
Have a good term!
27．A student who would like to attend the course by Prof. Klammer has to stay in 363 Marshall Hall________.
A．from11:15 to12:30 on Monday,Wednesday and Friday
B．from 10:10 to 11:00 on Monday and Thursday
C．from 3:35 to 5:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
D．from 3:35 to 5:00 on Monday and Thursday
28．According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE
A．The textbook is written by Dr Jane Klammer.
B．If you have to miss a class, be sure to say sorry to Prof. Klammer.
C．The students can buy “Introduction to American History” at the College.
D．Prof. Klammer advises her students to take notes in her class.
29．If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, which is the main length of his paper can be
A．Fifteen pages
B．Twenty-five pages
C．Ten pages
D．No maximum
（22-23高二下·上海·期中）Of Special Interest to Freshman
Freshman Seminars are small classes just for freshmen, with some of York’s most distinguished faculty members. Some seminars provide an introduction to a particular field of study; others take an interdisciplinary (跨学科的) approach to a variety of topics. All seminars provided a friendly environment for developing relationships with faculty members and peers. STARS (Science, Technology, and Research Scholars) provides undergraduates of every year with an opportunity to combine research, course-based study, and development of mentorship skills. The program offers research opportunities and support to students historically underrepresented in the fields of natural science and quantitative reasoning, such as racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the physically challenged. More than 100 students each year participate in STARS, during the academic year or over the summer months.
Directed Studies is a selective freshman interdisciplinary program focusing on Western civilization that includes three yearlong courses —literature, philosophy, and historical and political thought — in which students read the foundational works of the Western tradition. Perspectives on Science and Engineering is a lecture and discussion course for about 75 selected freshmen who have exceptionally strong backgrounds in science or mathematics. The yearlong course explores a broad range of topics, exposes students to questions at the frontiers of science, and connects the first-year students to York’s Scientific community.
Academic Advising is a collective effort by the residential colleges, academic departments and various offices connected to York University Dean’s office. Students’ primary academic advisors are their residential college deans, to whom they may always turn for academic and personal advice. The deans live in residential colleges and supervise the advising networks in the college. Students also have a freshman advisor who is a York faculty member or administrator affiliated with their advisees’ residential college. Each academic department has a director of undergraduate studies (DUS) who can discuss with students the department’s course offerings and requirements for majors. Science and Engineering Undergraduate ResearchYork is one of the world’s foremost research universities. Independent engineering research and design projects and scientific research are an essential part of undergraduate science education at York. Science students can begin conducting original research as early as the freshman year. Ninety-five percent of undergraduate science majors engaged in research with faculty mentors.
30．An African female freshman seeking opportunities of research is most likely to choose _____.
A．Freshman Seminars B．Directed Studies
C．STARS D．Perspectives on Science and Engineering
31．In which program may the science majors be guided to read Shakespeare’s works
A．Academic Advising. B．Directed Studies.
C．STARS. D．Freshman Seminars.
32．Which freshman may have priority to attend Perspectives on Science and Engineering
A．The one who has already got a novel published.
B．A medalist of the International Mathematical Olympiad.
C．The one who has designed an original engineering project.
D．An applicant for York’s Scientific Community.
