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（22-23高一下·云南昆明·期中）The New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown is famous for the novel, The Da Vinci Code, published in 2003. The award-winning author is back with another book Inferno, which is set in Florence, Italy. Now we are highlighting a few of the amazing places in Florence mentioned in the novel Inferno.
Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens are one of the most famous open-air museums in Florence. The park sits at the heart of the city. It features breathtaking landscapes and stone statues. In Brown’s novel, Boboli Gardens are the site where characters, Robert Langdon and Sienna Brooks, escape from mysterious men who are chasing them.
Ponte vecchio
Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence and was the only bridge in the city until the construction of the Ponte alla Carraia in 1218. The current bridge was rebuilt in 1345 and still stands today. Ponte Vecchio is also one of the most historically relevant landmarks in Florence. In the book, Brown mentions a tragic incident which happened on Ponte Vecchio.
Signoria Palace and Museum
Signoria Palace and Museum is a huge square, which was named after the Palazzo della Signoria and also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is important in the history of the Florence.
Florence Cathedral
Florence Cathedral is the most famous church in Italy. The cathedral was built in 1296 and completed in 1436. Florence Cathedral is located in Piazza del Duomo. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence. In the novel Inferno, the cathedral contains clues about the origins of the city.
1．What can we learn about Ponte Vecchio
A．It was completed in 1218.
B．It is one of the landmarks in Florence.
C．It is the only bridge in the city.
D．It is the site where Robert Langdon escapes.
2．Which has the information about the origins of Florence
A．Boboli Gardens. B．Ponte Vecchio.
C．Signoria Palace and Museum. D．Florence Cathedral.
3．Where does the text probably come from
A．A travel guidebook. B．The novel Inferno.
C．The novel The Da Vinci Code. D．A geography textbook.
【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。这篇文章主要介绍了丹·布朗的小说《地狱》中提到的佛罗伦萨的一些令人惊叹的地方，包括博博利花园、维奇奥桥、西尼奥里亚宫和博物馆以及佛罗伦萨大教堂。文章还提供了关于这些地方的一些信息和小说中的相关情节。
1．细节理解题。根据Ponte vecchio部分中“Ponte Vecchio is also one of the most historically relevant landmarks in Florence. (Ponte Vecchio也是佛罗伦萨最具历史意义的地标之一。)”可知，Ponte Vecchio也是佛罗伦萨最具历史意义的地标之一。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据Florence Cathedral部分中“In the novel Inferno, the cathedral contains clues about the origins of the city.(在小说《地狱》中，这座大教堂包含了关于这座城市起源的线索。)”可知，Florence Cathedral部分中有佛罗伦萨的起源的信息。故选D。
3．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Now we are highlighting a few of the amazing places in Florence mentioned in the novel Inferno.(现在我们将重点介绍小说《地狱》中提到的佛罗伦萨的几个令人惊叹的地方。)”可知，文章主要介绍了丹·布朗的小说《地狱》中提到的佛罗伦萨的一些令人惊叹的地方，包括博博利花园、维奇奥桥、西尼奥里亚宫和博物馆以及佛罗伦萨大教堂。由此推断文章出自于一本旅游指南。故选A。
（22-23高一下·甘肃定西·期中）Top Music Festivals
Summer festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Pitchfork Music Festival
Anyone who likes indie(独立的) music and up-and-coming artists will have an amazing time at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park. This is an indie rock haven that explores more underground and lesser-known bands than the other big Chicago summer festival, Lollapalooza.
Date: July 14-16
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Music Type: Indie rock
Price: $126—$2,700
Essence Music Festival
No matter what time of the year it is, New Orleans is an incredible place if you love live music. The Essence Music Festival is a celebration of legendary(大名鼎鼎的) artists like Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige.
Date: June 29-July 2
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Music Type: R&B, soul, rock
Price: $75—$365
Sziget Festival
Budapest know show to hold a party, and Sziget is one of the biggest celebrations of music and culture in all of Europe. You can expect to find favorite artists like Bad Religion and Mac DeMarco taking the stages here during this three-day festival.
Date: August 9-11
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Music Type: Indie rock
Price: $70—$296
Flow Festival
The Flow Festival is a great excuse to explore the city of Helsinki. Artists including Lana Del Rey and The XX will be playing, among many e to this festival to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with an earth-friendly belief.
Date: August 11-13
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Music Type: Rock, soul, jazz
Price: $106—$199
4．Which music festival has the longest duration
A．Pitchfork Music Festival B．Essence Music Festival
C．Sziget Festival D．Flow Festival
5．If you are a jazz lover, where can you go to
A．Chicago, Illinois, USA． B．New Orleans, Louisiana, USA．
C．Helsinki, Finland. D．Budapest, Hungary.
6．What do the music festivals have in common
A．They include rock music. B．They are held in the USA
C．They are given in the openair. D．They take place from July to August.
【答案】4．B 5．C 6．A
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个顶尖的音乐节。
4．细节理解题。根据文章Pitchfork Music Festival部分“Date: July 14-16(日期：7月14日-16日)”、Essence Music Festival部分“Date: June 29-July 2(日期：6月29日-7月2日)”、Sziget Festival部分“Date: August 9-11(日期：8月9日-11日)”和Flow Festival部分“Date: August 11-13(日期：8月11日-13日)”可知，Essence Music Festival音乐节持续的时间最长，故选B。
5．细节理解题。根据文章Flow Festival部分“Location: Helsinki, Finland Music Type: Rock, soul, jazz(地点：芬兰，赫尔基辛 音乐类型：摇滚、灵魂乐、爵士乐)”可知，如果你是一个爵士乐爱好者，就可以去芬兰，赫尔基辛，故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据文章Pitchfork Music Festival部分“Music Type: Indie rock (音乐类型：独立摇滚)”、Essence Music Festival部分“Music Type: R&B, soul, rock (音乐类型：节奏蓝调、灵魂乐、摇滚)”、Sziget Festival部分“Music Type: Indie rock (音乐类型：独立摇滚)”和Flow Festival部分“Music Type: Rock, soul, jazz (音乐类型：摇滚、灵魂乐、爵士乐)”可知，这四个音乐节的共同点在于它们都有摇滚乐，故选A。
（22-23高一下·四川绵阳·期中）Do you ever want your kids to read by themselves so you can save the trouble to read them bedtime stories If so, the following four learning apps may be of some help to you.
Learn With Homer
Price: Free
Skill: Comprehension, Phonics (拼读法)
Grade level: Pre-K, K
Device: iPad
It’s a learn-to-read app for kids aged 3 to 6 that includes drawing, voice recording and stories. This app can be helpful for kids who have speech production problems and language organization problems.
Inspiration Maps
Price: $9.99
Skill: Comprehension, Writing
Grade level: 4th and above
Device: iPad
Inspiration Maps is a mind-mapping tool that helps kids visually organize ideas. They can create maps, organizers, and text outlines. Outlines can be changed to maps, and maps can be changed to outlines.The Lite version (简化版本), which is free, lets kids create up to five mind maps.
Aesop’s Quest
Price: $0.99
Skill: Comprehension
Grade level: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Aesop’s Quest, based on Aesop’s Fables, is a learning game where the student must remember parts of a story to complete a level. At the end of each story level, the student is rewarded with tests. After solving the tests, the story is complete and the child can continue to the next story.
LightSail
Price: Free
Grade level: Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 4th and above
Skill: Comprehension
Device: iPad
LightSail is an e-reading platform that helps teachers support their students’ independent reading. Students can use LightSail to check out texts from their schools’ online libraries. As students progress through a book, questions appear to check their comprehension. As students complete these assessments, they earn prizes.
7．Which apps are accessible to people for free
A．Inspiration Maps and LightSail.
B．Learn With Homer and LightSail.
C．Aesop’s Quest and Inspiration Maps.
D．Learn With Homer and Aesop’s Quest.
8．What can we know about the four learning apps
A．Kids can draw at most 10 mind maps on Inspiration Maps.
B．Students must know all the Fable stories to better use Aesop’s Quest.
C．Learn With Homer can mainly help kids with the language problems.
D．LightSail can serve as a tool to check students’ ability to understand texts.
9．Who is the passage probably intended for
A．School kids’ Parents. B．App designers.
C．High school students. D．iPad salesmen.
【答案】7．B 8．D 9．A
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个故事阅读的软件。
7．细节理解题。根据Learn With Homer部分“Price: Free(价格：免费)”和LightSail部分“Price: Free(价格：免费)”可知，Learn With Homer和LightSail这两个软件可供人们免费试用，故选B。
8．细节理解题。根据文章LightSail部分“Students can use LightSail to check out texts from their schools’ online libraries. As students progress through a book, questions appear to check their comprehension.(学生可以使用LightSail从学校的在线图书馆中查询文本。当学生读一本书时，问题就会出现，以检测他们的理解能力。)”可知，LightSail可以充当一个检查学生对文本理解能力的工具，故选D。
9．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Do you ever want your kids to read by themselves so you can save the trouble to read them bedtime stories If so, the following four learning apps may be of some help to you.(你是否想要孩子自己阅读，这样你就可以省去给他们讲睡前故事的麻烦？如果是这样的话，以下的四个软件可以帮助你。)”可知，这篇文章主要介绍了帮助孩子自主阅读的四个学习软件，故本文的目标读者是家长，故选A。
（22-23高一下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中）Mini Book Excerpts (节选)
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it... The town’s people never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
J.D．Sulinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski (Random House, $27)
Mystery
“You’re a smart boy. Benny’s death was no accident, and you’re the only who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it ” The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again.
A thought suddenly occurred to Annika, “Did you... You recognized the man in the car, didn’t you ”
The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers, “Maybe,” he said quietly.
Red Wolf by Liza Marklund (Atria Books, $25.99)
Short Stories
She wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class. Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don’t want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughters won’t. Some mothers love so their daughters won’t.
You Are Free by Danzy Senna (Riverhead Books, $15)
10．If the readers want to know about the life of Salinger, they should buy the book published by ______.
A．Ecco B．Atria Books
C．Riverhead Books D．Random House
11．Which book describes women with characters of their own
A．Happy And Other Bad Thoughts B．J.D．Salinger: A Life
C．You Are Free D．Red Wolf
12．After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that ______.
A．the boy helped arrest the murderer B．Benny died of an accident
C．the murderer got away with the crime D．Annika carried out the crime
【答案】10．D 11．C 12．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章介绍了三本不同类型的书，并对书中的部分内容进行了描述。
10．细节理解题。根据Biography部分中“When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it(当Salinger得知要在这块土地上建停车场时，这位中年作家震惊了，迅速买下了附近的土地来保护它)”可知，该书是关于Salinger的，出版商是Random House，故选D。
11．细节理解题。根据Short Stories部分中“She wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class. Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don’t want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughters won’t. Some mothers love so their daughters won’t.(她想把她学到的东西告诉他，而不是在课堂上。有些女人天生愚蠢，有些女人太聪明了。有些女人天生就会给予，而有些女人只知道如何索取。有些女人从母亲那里知道她们想成为什么样的人，有些则不想成为什么样的人。有些母亲受苦是为了不让女儿受苦。有些母亲喜欢，所以女儿不喜欢)”以及“You Are Free by Danzy Senna(Danzy Senna写的You Are Free)”可知，You Are Free这本书描述了有自己个性的女性。故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据Mystery部分中“A thought suddenly occurred to Annika, “Did you... You recognized the man in the car, didn’t you ” The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers, “Maybe,” he said quietly.( Annika突然想到：‘你是不是……你认出了车里的那个人，是吗？’男孩犹豫了一下，扭动着手指。‘也许是，’他平静地说)”可知，读完Red Wolf一书，读者可以得知这个男孩帮助逮捕了凶手，故选A。
（22-23高一下·重庆·期中）Marvelous Scenic
Walks Near London There are various walking routes for tourists in London. If you’d like something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames Path
If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box Hill
To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge
If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the Chilterns
Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
13．What can people do at Goring Gap and the Thames Path
A．They can enjoy the cliff view. B．They can enjoy a glass of Juniper.
C．They can enjoy the meadows view. D．They can enjoy a taste of hamburger.
14．Which of the following walks covers the longest distance
A．Box Hill. B．A South Downs Ridge.
C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns. D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path.
15．What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common
A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.
B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.
C．There are rivers winding through the meadows.
D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality.
16．Where is this text probably taken from
A．A travel brochure. B．An academic article.
C．A science magazine. D．A geography textbook.
【答案】13．C 14．B 15．B 16．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了伦敦四个步行旅游的方案，包括路线、距离和休息地等信息。
13．细节理解题。根据小标题Goring Gap and the Thames Path下的段落中“The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows.(这条5英里长的步道沿着曲曲折折的河流蜿蜒而行，经过野花丛生的草地)”可知，人们可以在戈林峡和泰晤士小径欣赏草地的景色。故选C项。
14．细节理解题。根据小标题Goring Gap and the Thames Path中“The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows.(这条5英里长的步道沿着曲曲折折的河流蜿蜒而行，经过野花丛生的草地)”的距离是5英里，根据小标题Box Hill中 “The total distance is 6.8 miles.(总距离为6.8英里)”是6.8英里，根据小标题A South Downs ridge中“The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.(这条路线全长14.3英里，蜿蜒于山脊和河谷之间)”是14.3英里，根据小标题Chess Valley in the Chilterns中“This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river…(这条4.9英里的路沿着河走)”是4.9英里，因此距离最长的是“A South Downs ridge”。故选B项。
15．推理判断题。通过阅读文章可知，每一个步行旅游点都有提及“Post-walk pub(步行后酒吧推荐)”，因此可以看出每个步行道之后都有小酒馆，且根据描述“Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.(步行后的酒吧：庞伯恩17世纪的酒吧The Swan供应高档菜肴。在河边收拾一张桌子，或者在篝火旁烤一烤)”，“Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.(步行后的酒吧：盒子山上洞穴般的树有一个吸引人的菜单和巨大的啤酒花园，或在Denbies Winerie品尝一杯杜松山)”，“Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.(散步后的酒吧：在老派的惠灵顿酒吧总有10种真正的啤酒)”，以及“Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.(散步后的酒吧：乔治和龙是高街上一家简单的老教练酒吧，有篝火、真正的啤酒和巨大的汉堡)”可知， 17世纪的风格的、吸引人的菜单、十种啤酒、老式驿站，都是有特色的小酒馆。由此推知，它们的共同点在于游客可以在散步后到有特色的酒吧放松。故选B项。
16．推理判断题。通过阅读文章可知，文章首段“There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.(伦敦有很多步行路线。如果你喜欢一些更乡村的东西，那么绿色和宜人的土地有很多东西可以提供)”揭示了文章话题，即步行旅游方案的话题。由此推知，这篇文章可能会出自旅游宣传册。故选A项。
（22-23高一下·江苏徐州·期中）Best Apps for High School Students
Educational App Store has identified the best apps for high school students to help them study and save their time in the classroom.
Study Blue
Study Blue is a brilliant app which uses technology to help high school students and make learning an easy process. It is an amazing way to create smart notes/cards, share and learn them. As one of the best educational apps, it allows students to make card of whatever topic they want, helping them study anywhere without carrying any materials with them.
My Study Life
Designed for high school students, this app lets you build your own timetable to easily keep track of your classes, assignments and exams. It lets you assign (布置) tasks to specific classes and comes with reminders, so you don’t forget a thing! Plus, it comes with day and week timetable, so you can easily pop in those classes that you only have every other week.
My Homework Planner
My Homework Planner can help you keep track of all your homework. Sorting it by due date, week and month, the app is more organized than a Trapper Keeper. By means of Questia, the word’s largest online library, you can connect your reading materials to your assignments so you don’t have to dig though a pile of papers to find the right information.
Socrative Student
This app offers an interactive environment for students and teachers to share their learning. Teachers can ask questions and make comments with real-time data when using, which makes it more engaging for students. Showing comprehension of their reading can occur straight through their handheld device, and they are able to receive feedback quickly.
If you are interested in these apps, click here to find more.
17．Why is the app Study Blue recommended
A．Because it is the best education app.
B．Because it makes learning process easy.
C．Because it makes arranging their timetable convenient.
D．Because it is helpful for students to study anywhere and anytime.
18．What does My Study Life have in common with My Homework Planner
A．Both are connected with Questia.
B．Both are equipped with a reminder.
C．Both are helpful with assignments.
D．Both are designed to deal with exams.
19．Which app focuses on both teens’ and teachers’ involvement
A．Study Blue. B．My Homework Planner.
C．My Study Life. D．Socrative Student.
【答案】17．B 18．C 19．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了能帮助高中学生的四个最好的APP。
17．细节理解题。根据“Study Blue”部分的“Study Blue is a brilliant app which uses technology to help high school students and make learning an easy process. (Study Blue是一款出色的应用程序，它利用技术帮助高中生，使学习过程变得简单。)”可知，推荐Study Blue这个APP因为它让学习过程简单，故选B项。
18．细节理解题。根据“My Study Life”部分的“Designed for high school students, this app lets you build your own timetable to easily keep track of your classes, assignments and exams.(这个app是为高中生设计的，能够让你建立自己的时间清单来轻松地跟踪你的课程、作业和考试。)”以及“My Homework Planner”部分的“By means of Questia, the world’s largest online library, you can connect your reading materials to your assignments so you don’t have to dig through a pile of papers to find the right information.(通过世界上最大的线上图书馆Questia，你可以把阅读材料和你的作业连接，这样的话不用阅读一大堆材料才能找到合适的信息。)”可知，两个APP的共同之处就是都对作业有利，故选C项。
19．细节理解题。根据“Socrative Student”部分的“This app offers an interactive environment for students and teachers to share their learning. Teachers can ask questions and make comments with real-time data when using, which makes it more engaging for students. (这个app提供互动环境，使得学生能够交流他们的学习。教师在使用时可以使用实时数据提问和发表评论，这使学生更感兴趣。)”可知，Socrative Student这个APP专注于师生共同参与学习，故选D项。
（22-23高一下·黑龙江·期中）Inventions born out of love
Garbage Disposers
John W. Hammes, an architect from Wisconsin, created the InSinkErator in 1935. Hammes got the idea after watching his wife spend time wrapping food in newspaper and throwing it out. The InSinkErator is a device, installed under a kitchen sink between the sink’s drain and the trap. The disposal unit tears food waste into pieces small enough generally less than 2 mm in diameter—to pass through the plumbing.
Surgical Gloves
William Stewart Halsted, M.D．(1852-1922) was a well-known US surgeon who is often called the “Father of Modern Surgery”. Known for his strict adherence to sterile (无菌的) working conditions. Halsted invented rubber gloves that allowed his colleagues to lessen the transfer of germs during their work. Yet the initial reason why he created them is more romantic than you would think. Knowing Caroline, a nurse, suffered from a skin disease during her work, Halsted invented the gloves especially for her and gave them to her as a gift after their marriage.
Band-Aids
When Josephine Knight Dickson from New Jersey kept cutting herself while cooking for her family in the 1920s, her husband, Earle Dickson, stepped in. Dickson, a cotton buyer for Johnson & Johnson, according to the company’s website, decided to invent a temporary adhesive bandage for his wife. His creation became the Band-Aid we all know and use today.
Magnetic (磁性的) Shirt Buttons
Maura Horton’s husband, Don, was a football coach who had Parkinson’s disease. One day, after Don struggled to button his shirt before a game, Horton decided there needed to be a better clothing option for people suffering from a disability. So, Horton designed a shirt with magnetic buttons in 2012. These buttons will finally allow everyone to dress and undress themselves efficiently.
20．What’s the function of the InSinkErator
A．It can clear sink pipes. B．It can recycle kitchen waste.
C．It can extend the service life of kitchen sinks. D．It can remove food waste easily.
21．What can we learn about William’s surgical gloves
A．They made William known worldwide.
B．They assisted in the treatment of skin diseases.
C．They were invented with the aid of William’s colleagues.
D．They were originally intended for William’s wife.
22．Which of the following is the latest invention
A．Magnetic shirt buttons. B．Surgical gloves.
C．The InSinkErator. D．Band-Aids.
【答案】20．D 21．D 22．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四种发明，这四种发明都是源于发明人对伴侣的爱。
20．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The disposal unit tears food waste into pieces small enough generally less than 2 mm in diameter—to pass through the plumbing.(该处理装置将食物垃圾撕成足够小的碎片，通常直径小于2毫米，以便通过管道。)”可知，InSinkErator用来将食物垃圾撕成足够小的碎片，以便更轻松地清除食物垃圾。故选D。
21．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Knowing Caroline, a nurse, suffered from a skin disease during her work, Halsted invented the gloves especially for her and gave them to her as a gift after their marriage.(得知护士Caroline在工作中患有皮肤病后，Halsted特意为她发明了这副手套，并在婚后送给她作为礼物。)”可知，手术手套最初是Halsted特意为他的妻子发明的。故选D。
22．细节理解题。根据这四种发明的发明时间：根据最后一段“So, Horton designed a shirt with magnetic buttons in 2012.(因此，Horton在2012年设计了一款带有磁性纽扣的衬衫。)”可知，选项A“Magnetic shirt buttons.(磁性衬衫纽扣)”的发明时间为2012年；根据第二段“William Stewart Halsted, M.D. (1852-1922) was a well-known US surgeon who is often called the “Father of Modern Surgery”.( William Stewart Halsted医学博士(1852-1922)是美国著名的外科医生，常被称为“现代外科之父”。)”可推断，选项B“Surgical Gloves(手术手套)”的发明时间为1852到1922之间；根据第一段“John W. Hammes, an architect from Wisconsin, created the InSinkErator in 1935.(来自威斯康星州的建筑师John W. Hammes于1935年设计了InSinkErator。)”可知，选项C“The InSinkErator.”发明于1935年；根据文章第三段“When Josephine Knight Dickson from New Jersey kept cutting herself while cooking for her family in the 1920s, her husband, Earle Dickson, stepped in.( 20世纪20年代，新泽西州的Josephine Knight Dickson在为家人做饭时不断割伤自己，她的丈夫Earle Dickson介入了。)”可知，选项D“Band-Aids.”发明于20世纪20年代。由此判断，四种发明中，最近的是选项A。故选A。
（22-23高一下·江苏徐州·期中）City Varieties Theatre
The Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808
Oct. 10-11 only A Night at the Varieties. All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Duval and the Tony Harrison Trio. Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs.
Performances: 8 p.m. nightly.
Admission: ￡5; under 16 or over 60:￡4.
York Theatre Royal
St Leonard’s Place, York. Tel. 223568
Sept. 23-Oct. 17 Groping for Words — a comedy by Sue Townsend, best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries. Townsend now writes about an evening class which two men and a woman attend. A gentle comedy.
Admission: First night, Mon.:￡2; Tues.-Fri.:￡3.25-5.50; Sat.:￡3.50-5.75.
Halifax Playhouse
King’s Cross Street, Halifax. Tel. 365998
Oct. 10-17 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This is a magical comedy about real people. A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone. Don’t miss it.
Performances: 7:30 pm.
Admission: ￡2. Mon.; 2 seats for the price of one.
Grand Theatre
Oxford Street, Leeds. Tel. 502116
Restaurant and Cafe.
Oct. 1-17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13. Sue Townsend’s musical play, based on her best-selling book.
Performances: Evenings 7:45. Oct. 10-17, at 2:30 pm. No Monday performances.
Admission: Tues.-Thurs.:￡2-5; Fri. & Sat.:￡2-6.
23．If you are free to go to a theater on September 25, which phone number will you ring to book a seat
A．502116. B．365998. C．223568. D．430808.
24．If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs, which theatre will you go to
A．York Theatre Royal. B．City Varieties Theatre.
C．Halifax Playhouse. D．Grand Theatre.
25．According to the passage, Sue Townsend is ______.
A．an actress B．a musician C．a writer D．a director
【答案】23．C 24．B 25．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了各个剧院的活动时间、内容及票价。
23．细节理解题。由York Theatre Royal中的“St Leonard’s Place, York. Tel. 223568 Sept. 23-Oct. 17 (约克圣伦纳德广场。电话：223568。9月23日至10月23日)”可知，如果你在9月25日有空去剧院，你可以打电话223568订票。故选C项。
24．细节理解题。由City Varieties Theatre中的“Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs. (再对那些老笑话开怀大笑，听听你最喜欢的歌)”可知，如果你想看一出有老笑话和老歌的戏，你可以去City Varieties Theatre。故选B项。
25．推理判断题。由York Theatre Royal中的“Townsend now writes about an evening class which two men and a woman attend. (Townsend现在写了一篇关于两个男人和一个女人参加的夜校的文章)”和Grand Theatre中的“Sue Townsend’s musical play, based on her best-selling book. (Sue Townsend根据她的畅销书改编的音乐剧)”可推知，Sue Townsend是一名作家。故选C项。
（22-23高一下·河北石家庄·期中）If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.
What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour
The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route. You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.
A tour itself is a beautiful experience. Amsterdam’s architecture, markets, bridges, plazas and street atmosphere are memorable and comfortable to see from a bike seat. See them like most citizens of Amsterdam do.
Amsterdam bicycle tour basics
These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in Amsterdam information. What’s more, the tour guides usually know many languages and are used to overcoming language barriers(障碍).
Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam
Please don’t become so Dutch that you ignore( 忽视) the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying alert (警惕的) and a little bit of biking experience can help you to go through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the wet Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.
26．What is special about an Amsterdam bike tour
A．It provides a free bike. B．It offers coffee and tea.
C．It has its theme and route. D．It is a green tour.
27．Which of the following is suggested in the last paragraph
A．Paying no attention to the traffic rules. B．Bringing warm clothing.
C．Doing as the Dutch do. D．Avoiding bad weather.
28．Where can the text be found
A．In a history book. B．In a research paper.
C．In an art magazine. D．In a travel guide.
【答案】26．C 27．B 28．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了阿姆斯特丹自行车旅游信息。
26．细节理解题。根据What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour 中的“Every tour especially has its own theme and route.(每次旅游尤其会有自己的主题和路线。)”可知，阿姆斯特丹自行车旅游每次都有自己的主题和线路，这就是它的特别之处。故选C项。
27．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the wet Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.(另外，除非你百分之百确定天气会是晴天，否则你最好带一件夹克。当你开始骑自行车时，阿姆斯特丹潮湿的空气会变得很冷。)”可知，开始骑自行车时，阿姆斯特丹潮湿的空气会变得很冷，所以建议最好带一件夹克衣。故选B项。
28．推理判断题。根据第一段“If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.(如果你真的想品尝一下荷兰生活的日常乐趣，那么骑自行车游览阿姆斯特丹就是最好的选择。)”以及阅读文章可知，本文主要介绍了阿姆斯特丹的自行车旅行指南，最有可能出现在旅游手册上。故选D项。
（22-23高一下·四川凉山·期中）Symbol of rebirth, but also of protection, Easter eggs are a must. But what are the traditions that centre on them Here are some curiosities from around the world.
Easter Egg Hunting in England
Among the most original rituals, the English Easter Egg Hunt deserves a place of honour. On Easter Sunday, children go hunting for eggs in parks and gardens, surrounded by people dressed up as Easter bunnies: only those who find the eggs hidden by family members will receive the surprise brought by the Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg Roll at the White House
In the United States, the annual White House Easter Egg Roll was born for the first time on April 22, 1878. A game that consists in letting the eggs slide on the grass for as long as possible without breaking them, where it’s possible to come across well-known personalities in the role of the Easter bunny.
Colourful Confetti (五彩纸屑) in Mexico
In Central America, a cheerful and unusual ritual: los cascarones. That is egg shells (壳) emptied out and filled with coloured confetti. Tissue paper sheets are used to hold the egg together, but not to worry if the result is not accurate. No one complains: this seems to be a custom brought by Marco Polo from China, where the shells were filled with spices (香料).
The Giant Omelette in France
Easter is associated with “abundance”, and the French prepare a giant omelette with over 4,500 eggs in Haux. Legend has it that Napoleon started this tradition after falling in love with the omelette in the town. It is served in the city’s main square and can feed over a thousand people.
29．What do the first two traditions have in common
A．They feature some animals. B．They need family members.
C．They involve outdoor activities. D．They focus on children’s activities.
30．What is special about Colourful confetti in Mexico
A．Eggs are put in parks and gardens.
B．Egg shells are full of various spices.
C．It is possible to meet famous people.
D．The tradition may have its origins in China.
31．Which of the traditions involves making food with thousands of eggs
A．Colourful Confetti in Mexico B．The Giant Omelette in France
C．Easter Egg Hunting in England D．Easter Egg Roll at the White House
【答案】29．C 30．D 31．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界各地围绕复活节彩蛋的传统习俗。
29．细节理解题。根据Easter Egg Hunting in England部分中“On Easter Sunday, children go hunting for eggs in parks and gardens(在复活节的星期天，孩子们去公园和花园寻找鸡蛋)”和Easter Egg Roll at the White House部分中“A game that consists in letting the eggs slide on the grass for as long as possible without breaking them(一种让鸡蛋在草地上尽可能长时间地滚动而不打碎它们的游戏)”可知，前两个传统的共同点在于都涉及户外活动。故选C项。
30．细节理解题。根据Colourful Confetti (五彩纸屑) in Mexico部分中“No one complains: this seems to be a custom brought by Marco Polo from China, where the shells were filled with spices (香料).(没有人抱怨：这似乎是马可·波罗从中国带来的习俗，贝壳里装满了香料)”可知，墨西哥五彩纸屑的特别之处在于这一传统可能源于中国。故选D项。
31．细节理解题。根据The Giant Omelette in France部分中“Easter is associated with “abundance”, and the French prepare a giant omelette with over 4,500 eggs in Haux.(复活节与“丰盛”联系在一起，法国人会在Haux准备一个包含4500多个鸡蛋的巨型煎蛋卷)”和“It is served in the city’s main square and can feed over a thousand people.(它在城市的主要广场供应，可以供1000多人食用)”可知，法国的巨型煎蛋传统会用几千个鸡蛋做食物。故选B项。考题猜想09 阅读理解之应用文
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（22-23高一下·云南昆明·期中）The New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown is famous for the novel, The Da Vinci Code, published in 2003. The award-winning author is back with another book Inferno, which is set in Florence, Italy. Now we are highlighting a few of the amazing places in Florence mentioned in the novel Inferno.
Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens are one of the most famous open-air museums in Florence. The park sits at the heart of the city. It features breathtaking landscapes and stone statues. In Brown’s novel, Boboli Gardens are the site where characters, Robert Langdon and Sienna Brooks, escape from mysterious men who are chasing them.
Ponte vecchio
Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence and was the only bridge in the city until the construction of the Ponte alla Carraia in 1218. The current bridge was rebuilt in 1345 and still stands today. Ponte Vecchio is also one of the most historically relevant landmarks in Florence. In the book, Brown mentions a tragic incident which happened on Ponte Vecchio.
Signoria Palace and Museum
Signoria Palace and Museum is a huge square, which was named after the Palazzo della Signoria and also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is important in the history of the Florence.
Florence Cathedral
Florence Cathedral is the most famous church in Italy. The cathedral was built in 1296 and completed in 1436. Florence Cathedral is located in Piazza del Duomo. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence. In the novel Inferno, the cathedral contains clues about the origins of the city.
1．What can we learn about Ponte Vecchio
A．It was completed in 1218.
B．It is one of the landmarks in Florence.
C．It is the only bridge in the city.
D．It is the site where Robert Langdon escapes.
2．Which has the information about the origins of Florence
A．Boboli Gardens. B．Ponte Vecchio.
C．Signoria Palace and Museum. D．Florence Cathedral.
3．Where does the text probably come from
A．A travel guidebook. B．The novel Inferno.
C．The novel The Da Vinci Code. D．A geography textbook.
（22-23高一下·甘肃定西·期中）Top Music Festivals
Summer festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Pitchfork Music Festival
Anyone who likes indie(独立的) music and up-and-coming artists will have an amazing time at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park. This is an indie rock haven that explores more underground and lesser-known bands than the other big Chicago summer festival, Lollapalooza.
Date: July 14-16
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Music Type: Indie rock
Price: $126—$2,700
Essence Music Festival
No matter what time of the year it is, New Orleans is an incredible place if you love live music. The Essence Music Festival is a celebration of legendary(大名鼎鼎的) artists like Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige.
Date: June 29-July 2
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Music Type: R&B, soul, rock
Price: $75—$365
Sziget Festival
Budapest know show to hold a party, and Sziget is one of the biggest celebrations of music and culture in all of Europe. You can expect to find favorite artists like Bad Religion and Mac DeMarco taking the stages here during this three-day festival.
Date: August 9-11
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Music Type: Indie rock
Price: $70—$296
Flow Festival
The Flow Festival is a great excuse to explore the city of Helsinki. Artists including Lana Del Rey and The XX will be playing, among many e to this festival to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with an earth-friendly belief.
Date: August 11-13
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Music Type: Rock, soul, jazz
Price: $106—$199
4．Which music festival has the longest duration
A．Pitchfork Music Festival B．Essence Music Festival
C．Sziget Festival D．Flow Festival
5．If you are a jazz lover, where can you go to
A．Chicago, Illinois, USA． B．New Orleans, Louisiana, USA．
C．Helsinki, Finland. D．Budapest, Hungary.
6．What do the music festivals have in common
A．They include rock music. B．They are held in the USA
C．They are given in the openair. D．They take place from July to August.
（22-23高一下·四川绵阳·期中）Do you ever want your kids to read by themselves so you can save the trouble to read them bedtime stories If so, the following four learning apps may be of some help to you.
Learn With Homer
Price: Free
Skill: Comprehension, Phonics (拼读法)
Grade level: Pre-K, K
Device: iPad
It’s a learn-to-read app for kids aged 3 to 6 that includes drawing, voice recording and stories. This app can be helpful for kids who have speech production problems and language organization problems.
Inspiration Maps
Price: $9.99
Skill: Comprehension, Writing
Grade level: 4th and above
Device: iPad
Inspiration Maps is a mind-mapping tool that helps kids visually organize ideas. They can create maps, organizers, and text outlines. Outlines can be changed to maps, and maps can be changed to outlines.The Lite version (简化版本), which is free, lets kids create up to five mind maps.
Aesop’s Quest
Price: $0.99
Skill: Comprehension
Grade level: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Aesop’s Quest, based on Aesop’s Fables, is a learning game where the student must remember parts of a story to complete a level. At the end of each story level, the student is rewarded with tests. After solving the tests, the story is complete and the child can continue to the next story.
LightSail
Price: Free
Grade level: Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 4th and above
Skill: Comprehension
Device: iPad
LightSail is an e-reading platform that helps teachers support their students’ independent reading. Students can use LightSail to check out texts from their schools’ online libraries. As students progress through a book, questions appear to check their comprehension. As students complete these assessments, they earn prizes.
7．Which apps are accessible to people for free
A．Inspiration Maps and LightSail.
B．Learn With Homer and LightSail.
C．Aesop’s Quest and Inspiration Maps.
D．Learn With Homer and Aesop’s Quest.
8．What can we know about the four learning apps
A．Kids can draw at most 10 mind maps on Inspiration Maps.
B．Students must know all the Fable stories to better use Aesop’s Quest.
C．Learn With Homer can mainly help kids with the language problems.
D．LightSail can serve as a tool to check students’ ability to understand texts.
9．Who is the passage probably intended for
A．School kids’ Parents. B．App designers.
C．High school students. D．iPad salesmen.
（22-23高一下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中）Mini Book Excerpts (节选)
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it... The town’s people never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
J.D．Sulinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski (Random House, $27)
Mystery
“You’re a smart boy. Benny’s death was no accident, and you’re the only who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it ” The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again.
A thought suddenly occurred to Annika, “Did you... You recognized the man in the car, didn’t you ”
The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers, “Maybe,” he said quietly.
Red Wolf by Liza Marklund (Atria Books, $25.99)
Short Stories
She wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class. Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don’t want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughters won’t. Some mothers love so their daughters won’t.
You Are Free by Danzy Senna (Riverhead Books, $15)
10．If the readers want to know about the life of Salinger, they should buy the book published by ______.
A．Ecco B．Atria Books
C．Riverhead Books D．Random House
11．Which book describes women with characters of their own
A．Happy And Other Bad Thoughts B．J.D．Salinger: A Life
C．You Are Free D．Red Wolf
12．After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that ______.
A．the boy helped arrest the murderer B．Benny died of an accident
C．the murderer got away with the crime D．Annika carried out the crime
（22-23高一下·重庆·期中）Marvelous Scenic
Walks Near London There are various walking routes for tourists in London. If you’d like something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames Path
If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box Hill
To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge
If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the Chilterns
Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
13．What can people do at Goring Gap and the Thames Path
A．They can enjoy the cliff view. B．They can enjoy a glass of Juniper.
C．They can enjoy the meadows view. D．They can enjoy a taste of hamburger.
14．Which of the following walks covers the longest distance
A．Box Hill. B．A South Downs Ridge.
C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns. D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path.
15．What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common
A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.
B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.
C．There are rivers winding through the meadows.
D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality.
16．Where is this text probably taken from
A．A travel brochure. B．An academic article.
C．A science magazine. D．A geography textbook.
（22-23高一下·江苏徐州·期中）Best Apps for High School Students
Educational App Store has identified the best apps for high school students to help them study and save their time in the classroom.
Study Blue
Study Blue is a brilliant app which uses technology to help high school students and make learning an easy process. It is an amazing way to create smart notes/cards, share and learn them. As one of the best educational apps, it allows students to make card of whatever topic they want, helping them study anywhere without carrying any materials with them.
My Study Life
Designed for high school students, this app lets you build your own timetable to easily keep track of your classes, assignments and exams. It lets you assign (布置) tasks to specific classes and comes with reminders, so you don’t forget a thing! Plus, it comes with day and week timetable, so you can easily pop in those classes that you only have every other week.
My Homework Planner
My Homework Planner can help you keep track of all your homework. Sorting it by due date, week and month, the app is more organized than a Trapper Keeper. By means of Questia, the word’s largest online library, you can connect your reading materials to your assignments so you don’t have to dig though a pile of papers to find the right information.
Socrative Student
This app offers an interactive environment for students and teachers to share their learning. Teachers can ask questions and make comments with real-time data when using, which makes it more engaging for students. Showing comprehension of their reading can occur straight through their handheld device, and they are able to receive feedback quickly.
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17．Why is the app Study Blue recommended
A．Because it is the best education app.
B．Because it makes learning process easy.
C．Because it makes arranging their timetable convenient.
D．Because it is helpful for students to study anywhere and anytime.
18．What does My Study Life have in common with My Homework Planner
A．Both are connected with Questia.
B．Both are equipped with a reminder.
C．Both are helpful with assignments.
D．Both are designed to deal with exams.
19．Which app focuses on both teens’ and teachers’ involvement
A．Study Blue. B．My Homework Planner.
C．My Study Life. D．Socrative Student.
（22-23高一下·黑龙江·期中）Inventions born out of love
Garbage Disposers
John W. Hammes, an architect from Wisconsin, created the InSinkErator in 1935. Hammes got the idea after watching his wife spend time wrapping food in newspaper and throwing it out. The InSinkErator is a device, installed under a kitchen sink between the sink’s drain and the trap. The disposal unit tears food waste into pieces small enough generally less than 2 mm in diameter—to pass through the plumbing.
Surgical Gloves
William Stewart Halsted, M.D．(1852-1922) was a well-known US surgeon who is often called the “Father of Modern Surgery”. Known for his strict adherence to sterile (无菌的) working conditions. Halsted invented rubber gloves that allowed his colleagues to lessen the transfer of germs during their work. Yet the initial reason why he created them is more romantic than you would think. Knowing Caroline, a nurse, suffered from a skin disease during her work, Halsted invented the gloves especially for her and gave them to her as a gift after their marriage.
Band-Aids
When Josephine Knight Dickson from New Jersey kept cutting herself while cooking for her family in the 1920s, her husband, Earle Dickson, stepped in. Dickson, a cotton buyer for Johnson & Johnson, according to the company’s website, decided to invent a temporary adhesive bandage for his wife. His creation became the Band-Aid we all know and use today.
Magnetic (磁性的) Shirt Buttons
Maura Horton’s husband, Don, was a football coach who had Parkinson’s disease. One day, after Don struggled to button his shirt before a game, Horton decided there needed to be a better clothing option for people suffering from a disability. So, Horton designed a shirt with magnetic buttons in 2012. These buttons will finally allow everyone to dress and undress themselves efficiently.
20．What’s the function of the InSinkErator
A．It can clear sink pipes. B．It can recycle kitchen waste.
C．It can extend the service life of kitchen sinks. D．It can remove food waste easily.
21．What can we learn about William’s surgical gloves
A．They made William known worldwide.
B．They assisted in the treatment of skin diseases.
C．They were invented with the aid of William’s colleagues.
D．They were originally intended for William’s wife.
22．Which of the following is the latest invention
A．Magnetic shirt buttons. B．Surgical gloves.
C．The InSinkErator. D．Band-Aids.
（22-23高一下·江苏徐州·期中）City Varieties Theatre
The Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808
Oct. 10-11 only A Night at the Varieties. All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Duval and the Tony Harrison Trio. Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs.
Performances: 8 p.m. nightly.
Admission: ￡5; under 16 or over 60:￡4.
York Theatre Royal
St Leonard’s Place, York. Tel. 223568
Sept. 23-Oct. 17 Groping for Words — a comedy by Sue Townsend, best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries. Townsend now writes about an evening class which two men and a woman attend. A gentle comedy.
Admission: First night, Mon.:￡2; Tues.-Fri.:￡3.25-5.50; Sat.:￡3.50-5.75.
Halifax Playhouse
King’s Cross Street, Halifax. Tel. 365998
Oct. 10-17 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This is a magical comedy about real people. A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone. Don’t miss it.
Performances: 7:30 pm.
Admission: ￡2. Mon.; 2 seats for the price of one.
Grand Theatre
Oxford Street, Leeds. Tel. 502116
Restaurant and Cafe.
Oct. 1-17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13. Sue Townsend’s musical play, based on her best-selling book.
Performances: Evenings 7:45. Oct. 10-17, at 2:30 pm. No Monday performances.
Admission: Tues.-Thurs.:￡2-5; Fri. & Sat.:￡2-6.
23．If you are free to go to a theater on September 25, which phone number will you ring to book a seat
A．502116. B．365998. C．223568. D．430808.
24．If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs, which theatre will you go to
A．York Theatre Royal. B．City Varieties Theatre.
C．Halifax Playhouse. D．Grand Theatre.
25．According to the passage, Sue Townsend is ______.
A．an actress B．a musician C．a writer D．a director
（22-23高一下·河北石家庄·期中）If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.
What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour
The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route. You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.
A tour itself is a beautiful experience. Amsterdam’s architecture, markets, bridges, plazas and street atmosphere are memorable and comfortable to see from a bike seat. See them like most citizens of Amsterdam do.
Amsterdam bicycle tour basics
These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in Amsterdam information. What’s more, the tour guides usually know many languages and are used to overcoming language barriers(障碍).
Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam
Please don’t become so Dutch that you ignore( 忽视) the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying alert (警惕的) and a little bit of biking experience can help you to go through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the wet Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.
26．What is special about an Amsterdam bike tour
A．It provides a free bike. B．It offers coffee and tea.
C．It has its theme and route. D．It is a green tour.
27．Which of the following is suggested in the last paragraph
A．Paying no attention to the traffic rules. B．Bringing warm clothing.
C．Doing as the Dutch do. D．Avoiding bad weather.
28．Where can the text be found
A．In a history book. B．In a research paper.
C．In an art magazine. D．In a travel guide.
（22-23高一下·四川凉山·期中）Symbol of rebirth, but also of protection, Easter eggs are a must. But what are the traditions that centre on them Here are some curiosities from around the world.
Easter Egg Hunting in England
Among the most original rituals, the English Easter Egg Hunt deserves a place of honour. On Easter Sunday, children go hunting for eggs in parks and gardens, surrounded by people dressed up as Easter bunnies: only those who find the eggs hidden by family members will receive the surprise brought by the Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg Roll at the White House
In the United States, the annual White House Easter Egg Roll was born for the first time on April 22, 1878. A game that consists in letting the eggs slide on the grass for as long as possible without breaking them, where it’s possible to come across well-known personalities in the role of the Easter bunny.
Colourful Confetti (五彩纸屑) in Mexico
In Central America, a cheerful and unusual ritual: los cascarones. That is egg shells (壳) emptied out and filled with coloured confetti. Tissue paper sheets are used to hold the egg together, but not to worry if the result is not accurate. No one complains: this seems to be a custom brought by Marco Polo from China, where the shells were filled with spices (香料).
The Giant Omelette in France
Easter is associated with “abundance”, and the French prepare a giant omelette with over 4,500 eggs in Haux. Legend has it that Napoleon started this tradition after falling in love with the omelette in the town. It is served in the city’s main square and can feed over a thousand people.
29．What do the first two traditions have in common
A．They feature some animals. B．They need family members.
C．They involve outdoor activities. D．They focus on children’s activities.
30．What is special about Colourful confetti in Mexico
A．Eggs are put in parks and gardens.
B．Egg shells are full of various spices.
C．It is possible to meet famous people.
D．The tradition may have its origins in China.
31．Which of the traditions involves making food with thousands of eggs
A．Colourful Confetti in Mexico B．The Giant Omelette in France
C．Easter Egg Hunting in England D．Easter Egg Roll at the White House
