2024届高考英语 二轮复习 阅读理解 专题训练（含解析）
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Passage 1
Writer'sDigest Annual Writing Competition
Writer'sDigest has been shining a spotlight on up and coming writers in all genres (体裁) through its Annual Writing Competition for more than 80 years. Enter our 89th Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win and have your work be seen by editors and agents!
Prizes
·One Grand Prize winner will receive：
$5，000 in cash and an interview with them in Writer'sDigest (Nov/Dec 2022 issue) and on Writers . A paid trip to the Writer's Digest Annual Conference, including special recognition at the keynote.
·All top winners will receive：
Their names and the title of their winning piece listed in Writer'sDigest and on Writers
A one year subscription (new or renewal) to Writer'sDigest magazine
A one year subscription to Writer'sDigest Tutorials
20% discount off of purchases made at Writer'sDigest University
Pricing and Deadlines
·Early Bird Deadline: May 6, 2022
Poetry entry—$20 for the first entry; $15 for each additional poetry entry.
Manuscript entry—$30 for the first entry; $25 for each additional manuscript entry.
·Regular Deadline: June 6, 2022
Poetry entry—$25 for the first entry; $20 for each additional poetry entry.
Manuscript entry—$35 for the first entry; $30 for each additional manuscript entry.
Preparing your entry
·Please submit text only; illustrations are not accepted.
·Cover pages are optional; titles are not requested or necessary.
·Word counts are not to include entry title.
·Accepted file formal: pdf. Do not attach zipped files, or documents stored on the web.
How to Enter
Create your free Submittable account by clicking the SUBMIT button. If you already have a Submittable account, simply log in!
1．What will all top winners receive
A．Their winning piece published in Writer'sDigest.
B．A paid trip to the Writer's Digest Annual Conference.
C．Free permenant subscription to Writer'sDigest magazine.
D．Purchases at a 20% discount at Writer's Digest University.
2．If someone submits two manuscript entries on May 22nd, how much should he pay
A．$65. B．$55.
C．$45. D．$35.
3．Which of the following must be submitted in an entry
A．Titles. B．Cover pages.
C．Texts in pdf. D．Illustrations.
Passage 2
NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam
NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a stimulating scene. Children of different ages have fun with huge soap bubbles and experiments in the chemistry lab. Grown ups, with or without children of their own, have fun at NEMO too. It's hard to hold back when you are presented with all the devices and experiments.
Visiting NEMO
Amsterdam NEMO houses loads of hands on science and technology exhibitions inside its large boat shaped building. No matter what your background is, you will learn something new and have fun in exciting games. Attractions change regularly, so check the homepage to get the latest word.
Rooftop square: the roof is freely accessible for everyone. You can find the open air exhibition Energetica and a restaurant on the roof, with beautiful views of the city of Amsterdam.
NEMO tickets
The museum can be crowded, so you can buy your NEMO tickets in advance.
4 years and older： 17.50
Children under 4 free
20% discount for student groups of twenty
Facilities in NEMO
There are several cafés and if you prefer to bring your own food, snacking on it is allowed in assigned places. On a sunny day you should picnic out on the large roof.
Opening hours
NEMO is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10：00 a．m.—17：30 p．m.
Accessibility
NEMO is easily accessible by public transport. The museum's eye catching copper green building is easy to spot from Amsterdam Central Station.
●By bus: Take Bus 22 and get off at Kadijksplein.
●On foot: Weather conditions allowing, a 15 minute walk to NEMO from the Central Station is a nice option. It's worth the trip just to view the spectacular architecture and the surrounding piers (码头) and ships.
●By car: NEMO is accessible by car. However, parking in the centre of Amsterdam is expensive. NEMO does not have any parking facilities of its own.
4．What can people do in NEMO Science Museum
A．Have free light snacks.
B．Purchase some exhibits.
C．Share regular attractions.
D．Gain knowledge from games.
5．How much do a couple with a child aged 3 have to pay
A．17.50. B．35.00.
C．28.00. D．52.50.
6．Which is a recommended way to go to NEMO from Central Station
A．Taking a free bus.
B．Driving a private car.
C．Walking there, weather permitting.
D．Taking a boat to avoid traffic jams.
Passage 3
Big Thinkers Series
The 2022 Big Thinkers Series from NewScientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world class scientist speakers and experts. If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.
Save ￡20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on demand) or purchase single tickets for just ￡13 per lecture (available by early booking).
Reality＋： From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David Chalmers
In this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.
What we don't know about gravity with Claudia de Rham
We are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.
A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel
From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000 year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of HowtoTeachQuantumPhysicstoYourDog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (反常的) historical detail.
Physics at the End of the universe with Katie Mack
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13.8 billion years. But how does the story end Join astronomer Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.
7．How much does a series ticket cost
A．￡13. B．￡20.
C．￡30. D．￡32.
8．What will Chad Orzel lecture in
A．The genuine reality.
B．The secrets of gravity.
C．The history of time marking.
D．The final fate of the universe.
9．What do the four talks have in common
A．They are all aimed at science lovers.
B．They are all concerned with gravity.
C.They will all be given by bestselling authors.
D.They will all be given by excellent physicians.
Passage 4
Throughout all the events in my life, one in particular sticks out more than the others. As I reflect on this significant event, a smile spreads across my face. As I think of Shanda, I feel loved and grateful.
It was my twelfth year of dancing, I thought it would end up like any other year: stuck in emptiness, forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.
However, I met Shanda, a young, talented choreographer (编舞者). She influenced me to work to the best of my ability, pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up, encouraged me and showed me the real importance of dancing. Throughout our hard work, not only did my ability to dance grow, but my friendship with Shanda grew as well.
With the end of the year came our show time. As I walked to a backstage filled with other dancers, I hoped for a good performance that would prove my improvement. I waited anxiously for my turn. Finally, after what seemed like days, the loudspeaker announced my name. Butterflies filled my stomach as I took trembling steps onto the big lighted stage. But, with the determination to succeed and eagerness to live up to Shanda, expectations for me, I began to dance. All my troubles and nerves went away as I danced my whole heart out.
As I walked up to the judge to receive my first place shining gold trophy (奖杯), I realized that dance is not about becoming the best. It was about loving dance for dance itself, a getaway from all my problems in the world. Shanda showed me that you could let everything go and just dance what you feel at that moment. After all the doubts that people had in me, I believed in myself and did not care what others thought. Thanks to Shanda, dance became more than a love of mine, but a passion.
10．What did the author think her dancing would be for the twelfth year
A．A change for the better.
B．A disappointment as before.
C．A proof of her potential.
D．A pride of her teachers and friends.
11．How did Shanda help the author
A．By offering her financial help.
B．By entering her in a competition.
C．By coaching her for longer hours.
D．By awakening her passion for dancing.
12．How did the author feel when she stepped on the stage
A．Proud. B．Nervous.
C．Scared. D．Relieved.
13．What can we learn from the author's story
A．Success lies in patience.
B．Fame is a great thirst of the young.
C．A good teacher matters.
D．A youth is to be treated with respect.
Passage 5
Almost a decade ago, researchers at Yale University launched a global database called Map of Life to track biodiversity distributions across the planet. Now, the team added a new feature to the database that predicts where species currently unknown to scientists may be hiding.
In 2018, ecologist Mario Moura of the Federal University of Paraiba in Brazil teamed up with Yale ecologist Walter Jetz, who took the lead in the initial creation of the Map of Life. The pair set out to identify where 85 percent of Earth's undiscovered species may be. For two years, the team collected information about 32，000 vertebrate (脊椎动物)species. Data on population size, geographical range, historical discovery dates and other biological characteristics were used to create a computer model that estimated where undescribed species might exist today.
The model found tropical environments in countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Colombia house the most undiscovered species. Smaller animals have limited ranges that may be inaccessible, making their detection more difficult. In contrast, larger animals that occupy greater geographic ranges are more likely to be discovered, the researchers explain.
“It is striking to see the importance of tropical forests as the birthplace of discoveries, stressing the urgent need to protect tropical forests and address the need of controlling deforestation rate if we want a chance to truly discover our biodiversity，” said Moura.
The map comes at a crucial time when Earth is facing a biodiversity crisis. It was reported that there was a 68 percent decrease in vertebrate species populations between 1970 and 2006 and a 94 percent decline in animal populations in the America's tropical subregions. “At the current pace of global environmental change, there is no doubt that many species will go extinct before we have ever learned about their existence and had the chance to consider their fate，” Jetz said.
14．What can be learned about the Map of Life
A．It only tracks biodiversity distributions.
B．It was initially created by Mario Moura.
C．It predicts where undiscovered species exist．
D．It managed to locate 85% of the undiscovered species.
15．Which factor makes animals easier to discover
A．location. B．species.
C．size. D．population.
7．What does the underlined word “address” mean in Paragraph 4
A．Tackle. B．Ignore.
C．Maintain. D．Postpone.
16．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A．Tropical animal populations have slightly declined.
B．The Map of life is significant to protecting biodiversity.
C．Tropical forests are the birthplace of many extinct species.
D．Many species will undoubtedly go extinct even if discovered.
Passage 6
This is the digital age, and the advice to managers is clear. If you don't know what ChatGPT is or dislike the idea of working with a robot, enjoy your retirement. So, as for the present you should get for your manager this festive season, a good choice may be anything made of paper. Undoubtedly, it can serve as a useful reminder of where the digital world's limitations lie. Several recent studies highlighted the enduring value of this ancient technology in several different aspects.
A study by Vicky Morwitz of Columbia Business School, Yanliu Huang of Drexel University and Zhen Yang of California State University, Fullerton, finds that paper calendars produce different behaviours from digital calendars. Users of old fashioned calendars made more detailed project plans than those looking at an App, and they were more likely to stick to those plans. Simple dimensions seem to count. The ability to see lots of days at once on a paper calendar matters.
Here is another study from Maferima Touré Tillery of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and Lili Wang of Zhejiang University. In one part of their study, the researchers asked strangers to take a survey. Half the respondents were given a pen and paper to fill out a form; the other half were handed an iPad. When asked for their email address to receive information, those who used paper were much likelier to decide on a positive answer. The researchers believe that people make better decisions on paper because it feels more consequential than a digital screen. Paper and pen respondents were more likely than iPad users to think their choices indicated their characters better.
Researchers had other findings. They found shoppers were willing to pay more for reading materials in printed form than those they could only download online. Even the sight of someone handling something can help online sales. Similarly, people browsing(浏览) in a virtual reality(虚拟现实) shop was more willing to buy a T shirt if they saw their own virtual hand touch it.
17．How does the author lead in the topic
A．By telling a story.
B．By giving examples.
C．By raising questions.
D．By describing a situation.
18．Why can paper calendars make users stick to plans better
A．They are a better reminder.
B．They can show more detailed plans.
C.They provide chances for people to practice writing.
D．They provide a better view of many days' plans at a time.
19．Which of the following did paper influence based on Paragraph 3
A．Decision. B．Sympathy.
C．Efficiency. D．Responsibility.
20．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Paper posters will greatly promote sales online.
B．E magazines are thought less valuable than paper ones.
C．Seeing others buy will increase one's purchasing desire.
D．People prefer items made of paper instead of other materials.
Passage 1
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。《作家文摘》的年度写作比赛已经举办了80多年，它一直是所有流派中崭露头角的作家的关注焦点，这是一篇《作家文摘》年度写作比赛的征文启事。
1．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据“Prizes”部分“All top winners will receive”中的最后一句“20% discount off of purchases made at Writer's Digest University”可知，所有优胜者都可以在作家文摘大学享受8折购买优惠。
2．答案与解析：A 细节理解题。根据“Pricing and Deadlines”部分“Regular Deadline: June 6, 2022”中的最后一句“Manuscript entry—$35 for the first entry; $30 for each additional manuscript entry.”可知，如果有人在5月22日提交两份稿件，他应该支付65美元。
3．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据“Preparing your entry”部分第一句中的“Please submit text only”和倒数第二句“Accepted file formal: pdf.”可知，pdf格式的文本必须在条目中提交。
Passage 2
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了阿姆斯特丹的NEMO Science Museum，包括它的特色、票价、设施和交通选择等。
4．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据Visiting NEMO部分的“Amsterdam NEMO houses loads of hands on science and technology exhibitions inside its large boat shaped building. No matter what your background is, you will learn something new and have fun in exciting games.”可知，在NEMO Science Museum人们可以通过游戏学到一些知识。
5．答案与解析：B 细节理解题。根据NEMO tickets部分表格中的价目可知，4岁及以上票价是17.50，四岁以下儿童免费。由此可知，一对夫妇带着3岁的孩子需要付：17.50*2＋0＝35。故选B。
6．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据Accessibility部分的“On foot: Weather conditions allowing, a 15 minute walk to NEMO from the Central Station is a nice option. It's worth the trip just to view the spectacular architecture and the surrounding piers (码头) and ships.”可知，从中央车站到NEMO推荐的交通方式是在天气不错的时候选择步行。
Passage 3
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章是一则广告，介绍《新科学家》举办的2022年大思想家系列活动的四场在线讲座。
7．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据第二段“Save ￡20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on demand) or purchase single tickets for just ￡13 per lecture (available by early booking).”可知，单场的票价是13英镑，购买一个系列可以节约20英镑，因此买一个系列的票价为：4*13－20＝32(英镑)。故选D。
8．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel部分可知，Chad Orzel的讲座是关于时间标记的历史。故选C。
9．答案与解析：A 细节理解题。根据第一段的“If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.”可知，这四个讲座的共同之处是它们都是针对科学爱好者。故选A。
Passage 4
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在编舞者杉达的帮助下，唤醒了对于舞蹈的热情，获得金牌的故事。
10．答案与解析：B 细节理解题。根据第二段“It was my twelfth year of dancing, I thought it would end up like any other year: stuck in emptiness, forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.”可知，作者认为第十二年她的舞蹈会和以前一样是使人失望的事。
11．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据第三段“She influenced me to work to the best of my ability, pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up, encouraged me and showed me the real importance of dancing.”可知，杉达鼓励作者，向作者展示舞蹈的真正重要性，唤醒作者对于舞蹈的热情，以此来帮助作者。
12．答案与解析：B 推理判断题。根据第四段“Butterflies filled my stomach as I took trembling steps onto the big lighted stage.”可知，当登上舞台时，作者感觉紧张。
13．答案与解析：C 推理判断题。根据第二段“It was my twelfth year of dancing, I thought it would end up like any other year: stuck in emptiness, forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.”以及最后一段“Thanks to Shanda, dance became more than a love of mine, but a passion.”可知，作者曾经对自己感觉失望，在编舞者杉达的帮助和鼓励下，唤醒了对于舞蹈的热情，由此可知，好的老师是很重要的。故选C项。
Passage 5
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一个名为“生命地图”的全球数据库跟踪生物多样性分布，并预测科学家目前未知的物种可能隐藏在哪里。
14．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据第一段“Now, the team added a new feature to the database that predicts where species currently unknown to scientists may be hiding.”可知，“生命地图”可以预测未被发现的物种在哪里生存。
15．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据第三段可知，动物体型的大小决定了动物是否容易被发现。
16．答案与解析：A 词句猜测题。根据画线词前半句“It is striking to see the importance of tropical forests as the birthplace of discoveries, stressing the urgent need to protect tropical forests”和后半句“if we want a chance to truly discover our biodiversity，”可知，要发现生物多样性，就需要保护热带森林并解决控制森林砍伐率的问题。所以画线词address为“处理，解决”之意。
17．答案与解析：B 推理判断题。根据最后两段，尤其最后一段“The map comes at a crucial time when Earth is facing a biodiversity crisis.”可推断，生命地图对保护生物多样性很重要。
Passage 6
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了研究发现，世界数字化是时代发展趋势，但纸制品的存在说明它仍有局限性，而纸质品有其恒久的价值。
18．答案与解析：D 推理判断题。根据首段中的“If you don't know what ChatGPT is or dislike the idea of working with a robot, enjoy your retirement. So, as for the present you should get for your manager this festive season, a good choice may be anything made of paper.”可知，作者假设一位退休人员给经理送礼物时，用纸做成的任何礼物都是一个不错的选择，从而引出本文阐述的话题，由此可以推断，作者通过描述一种情况导入话题。故选D项。
19．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Users of old fashioned calendars made more detailed project plans than those looking at an App, and they were more likely to stick to those plans. Simple dimensions seem to count. The ability to see lots of days at once on a paper calendar matters.”可知，旧式的日历可以一次查看很多天的项目计划，所以更有可能坚持这些计划，所以纸质日历能让使用者坚持计划的原因是它可以每次能显示很多天的计划。
20．答案与解析：A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When asked for their email address to receive information, those who used paper were much likelier to decide on a positive answer. The researchers believe that people make better decisions on paper because it feels more consequential than a digital screen.”可知，研究者也认为，使用纸张的人更有可能做出更好的决定，由此可知，纸对人们做出的决定有影响。
21．答案与解析：B 推理判断题。根据尾段中的“They found shoppers were willing to pay more for reading materials in printed form than those they could only download online.”可知，消费者愿意消费印制的阅读材料而不愿意消费那些只是下载的材料，由此可推断，相比而言，电子的材料价值不如纸质的材料。
Writer'sDigest Annual Writing Competition
Writer'sDigest has been shining a spotlight on up and coming writers in all genres (体裁) through its Annual Writing Competition for more than 80 years. Enter our 89th Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win and have your work be seen by editors and agents!
Prizes
·One Grand Prize winner will receive：
$5，000 in cash and an interview with them in Writer'sDigest (Nov/Dec 2022 issue) and on Writers . A paid trip to the Writer's Digest Annual Conference, including special recognition at the keynote.
·All top winners will receive：
Their names and the title of their winning piece listed in Writer'sDigest and on Writers
A one year subscription (new or renewal) to Writer'sDigest magazine
A one year subscription to Writer'sDigest Tutorials
20% discount off of purchases made at Writer'sDigest University
Pricing and Deadlines
·Early Bird Deadline: May 6, 2022
Poetry entry—$20 for the first entry; $15 for each additional poetry entry.
Manuscript entry—$30 for the first entry; $25 for each additional manuscript entry.
·Regular Deadline: June 6, 2022
Poetry entry—$25 for the first entry; $20 for each additional poetry entry.
Manuscript entry—$35 for the first entry; $30 for each additional manuscript entry.
Preparing your entry
·Please submit text only; illustrations are not accepted.
·Cover pages are optional; titles are not requested or necessary.
·Word counts are not to include entry title.
·Accepted file formal: pdf. Do not attach zipped files, or documents stored on the web.
How to Enter
Create your free Submittable account by clicking the SUBMIT button. If you already have a Submittable account, simply log in!
1．What will all top winners receive
A．Their winning piece published in Writer'sDigest.
B．A paid trip to the Writer's Digest Annual Conference.
C．Free permenant subscription to Writer'sDigest magazine.
D．Purchases at a 20% discount at Writer's Digest University.
2．If someone submits two manuscript entries on May 22nd, how much should he pay
A．$65. B．$55.
C．$45. D．$35.
3．Which of the following must be submitted in an entry
A．Titles. B．Cover pages.
C．Texts in pdf. D．Illustrations.
Passage 2
NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam
NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a stimulating scene. Children of different ages have fun with huge soap bubbles and experiments in the chemistry lab. Grown ups, with or without children of their own, have fun at NEMO too. It's hard to hold back when you are presented with all the devices and experiments.
Visiting NEMO
Amsterdam NEMO houses loads of hands on science and technology exhibitions inside its large boat shaped building. No matter what your background is, you will learn something new and have fun in exciting games. Attractions change regularly, so check the homepage to get the latest word.
Rooftop square: the roof is freely accessible for everyone. You can find the open air exhibition Energetica and a restaurant on the roof, with beautiful views of the city of Amsterdam.
NEMO tickets
The museum can be crowded, so you can buy your NEMO tickets in advance.
4 years and older： 17.50
Children under 4 free
20% discount for student groups of twenty
Facilities in NEMO
There are several cafés and if you prefer to bring your own food, snacking on it is allowed in assigned places. On a sunny day you should picnic out on the large roof.
Opening hours
NEMO is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10：00 a．m.—17：30 p．m.
Accessibility
NEMO is easily accessible by public transport. The museum's eye catching copper green building is easy to spot from Amsterdam Central Station.
●By bus: Take Bus 22 and get off at Kadijksplein.
●On foot: Weather conditions allowing, a 15 minute walk to NEMO from the Central Station is a nice option. It's worth the trip just to view the spectacular architecture and the surrounding piers (码头) and ships.
●By car: NEMO is accessible by car. However, parking in the centre of Amsterdam is expensive. NEMO does not have any parking facilities of its own.
4．What can people do in NEMO Science Museum
A．Have free light snacks.
B．Purchase some exhibits.
C．Share regular attractions.
D．Gain knowledge from games.
5．How much do a couple with a child aged 3 have to pay
A．17.50. B．35.00.
C．28.00. D．52.50.
6．Which is a recommended way to go to NEMO from Central Station
A．Taking a free bus.
B．Driving a private car.
C．Walking there, weather permitting.
D．Taking a boat to avoid traffic jams.
Passage 3
Big Thinkers Series
The 2022 Big Thinkers Series from NewScientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world class scientist speakers and experts. If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.
Save ￡20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on demand) or purchase single tickets for just ￡13 per lecture (available by early booking).
Reality＋： From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David Chalmers
In this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.
What we don't know about gravity with Claudia de Rham
We are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.
A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel
From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000 year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of HowtoTeachQuantumPhysicstoYourDog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (反常的) historical detail.
Physics at the End of the universe with Katie Mack
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13.8 billion years. But how does the story end Join astronomer Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.
7．How much does a series ticket cost
A．￡13. B．￡20.
C．￡30. D．￡32.
8．What will Chad Orzel lecture in
A．The genuine reality.
B．The secrets of gravity.
C．The history of time marking.
D．The final fate of the universe.
9．What do the four talks have in common
A．They are all aimed at science lovers.
B．They are all concerned with gravity.
C.They will all be given by bestselling authors.
D.They will all be given by excellent physicians.
Passage 4
Throughout all the events in my life, one in particular sticks out more than the others. As I reflect on this significant event, a smile spreads across my face. As I think of Shanda, I feel loved and grateful.
It was my twelfth year of dancing, I thought it would end up like any other year: stuck in emptiness, forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.
However, I met Shanda, a young, talented choreographer (编舞者). She influenced me to work to the best of my ability, pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up, encouraged me and showed me the real importance of dancing. Throughout our hard work, not only did my ability to dance grow, but my friendship with Shanda grew as well.
With the end of the year came our show time. As I walked to a backstage filled with other dancers, I hoped for a good performance that would prove my improvement. I waited anxiously for my turn. Finally, after what seemed like days, the loudspeaker announced my name. Butterflies filled my stomach as I took trembling steps onto the big lighted stage. But, with the determination to succeed and eagerness to live up to Shanda, expectations for me, I began to dance. All my troubles and nerves went away as I danced my whole heart out.
As I walked up to the judge to receive my first place shining gold trophy (奖杯), I realized that dance is not about becoming the best. It was about loving dance for dance itself, a getaway from all my problems in the world. Shanda showed me that you could let everything go and just dance what you feel at that moment. After all the doubts that people had in me, I believed in myself and did not care what others thought. Thanks to Shanda, dance became more than a love of mine, but a passion.
10．What did the author think her dancing would be for the twelfth year
A．A change for the better.
B．A disappointment as before.
C．A proof of her potential.
D．A pride of her teachers and friends.
11．How did Shanda help the author
A．By offering her financial help.
B．By entering her in a competition.
C．By coaching her for longer hours.
D．By awakening her passion for dancing.
12．How did the author feel when she stepped on the stage
A．Proud. B．Nervous.
C．Scared. D．Relieved.
13．What can we learn from the author's story
A．Success lies in patience.
B．Fame is a great thirst of the young.
C．A good teacher matters.
D．A youth is to be treated with respect.
Passage 5
Almost a decade ago, researchers at Yale University launched a global database called Map of Life to track biodiversity distributions across the planet. Now, the team added a new feature to the database that predicts where species currently unknown to scientists may be hiding.
In 2018, ecologist Mario Moura of the Federal University of Paraiba in Brazil teamed up with Yale ecologist Walter Jetz, who took the lead in the initial creation of the Map of Life. The pair set out to identify where 85 percent of Earth's undiscovered species may be. For two years, the team collected information about 32，000 vertebrate (脊椎动物)species. Data on population size, geographical range, historical discovery dates and other biological characteristics were used to create a computer model that estimated where undescribed species might exist today.
The model found tropical environments in countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Colombia house the most undiscovered species. Smaller animals have limited ranges that may be inaccessible, making their detection more difficult. In contrast, larger animals that occupy greater geographic ranges are more likely to be discovered, the researchers explain.
“It is striking to see the importance of tropical forests as the birthplace of discoveries, stressing the urgent need to protect tropical forests and address the need of controlling deforestation rate if we want a chance to truly discover our biodiversity，” said Moura.
The map comes at a crucial time when Earth is facing a biodiversity crisis. It was reported that there was a 68 percent decrease in vertebrate species populations between 1970 and 2006 and a 94 percent decline in animal populations in the America's tropical subregions. “At the current pace of global environmental change, there is no doubt that many species will go extinct before we have ever learned about their existence and had the chance to consider their fate，” Jetz said.
14．What can be learned about the Map of Life
A．It only tracks biodiversity distributions.
B．It was initially created by Mario Moura.
C．It predicts where undiscovered species exist．
D．It managed to locate 85% of the undiscovered species.
15．Which factor makes animals easier to discover
A．location. B．species.
C．size. D．population.
7．What does the underlined word “address” mean in Paragraph 4
A．Tackle. B．Ignore.
C．Maintain. D．Postpone.
16．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A．Tropical animal populations have slightly declined.
B．The Map of life is significant to protecting biodiversity.
C．Tropical forests are the birthplace of many extinct species.
D．Many species will undoubtedly go extinct even if discovered.
Passage 6
This is the digital age, and the advice to managers is clear. If you don't know what ChatGPT is or dislike the idea of working with a robot, enjoy your retirement. So, as for the present you should get for your manager this festive season, a good choice may be anything made of paper. Undoubtedly, it can serve as a useful reminder of where the digital world's limitations lie. Several recent studies highlighted the enduring value of this ancient technology in several different aspects.
A study by Vicky Morwitz of Columbia Business School, Yanliu Huang of Drexel University and Zhen Yang of California State University, Fullerton, finds that paper calendars produce different behaviours from digital calendars. Users of old fashioned calendars made more detailed project plans than those looking at an App, and they were more likely to stick to those plans. Simple dimensions seem to count. The ability to see lots of days at once on a paper calendar matters.
Here is another study from Maferima Touré Tillery of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and Lili Wang of Zhejiang University. In one part of their study, the researchers asked strangers to take a survey. Half the respondents were given a pen and paper to fill out a form; the other half were handed an iPad. When asked for their email address to receive information, those who used paper were much likelier to decide on a positive answer. The researchers believe that people make better decisions on paper because it feels more consequential than a digital screen. Paper and pen respondents were more likely than iPad users to think their choices indicated their characters better.
Researchers had other findings. They found shoppers were willing to pay more for reading materials in printed form than those they could only download online. Even the sight of someone handling something can help online sales. Similarly, people browsing(浏览) in a virtual reality(虚拟现实) shop was more willing to buy a T shirt if they saw their own virtual hand touch it.
17．How does the author lead in the topic
A．By telling a story.
B．By giving examples.
C．By raising questions.
D．By describing a situation.
18．Why can paper calendars make users stick to plans better
A．They are a better reminder.
B．They can show more detailed plans.
C.They provide chances for people to practice writing.
D．They provide a better view of many days' plans at a time.
19．Which of the following did paper influence based on Paragraph 3
A．Decision. B．Sympathy.
C．Efficiency. D．Responsibility.
20．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Paper posters will greatly promote sales online.
B．E magazines are thought less valuable than paper ones.
C．Seeing others buy will increase one's purchasing desire.
D．People prefer items made of paper instead of other materials.
Passage 1
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。《作家文摘》的年度写作比赛已经举办了80多年，它一直是所有流派中崭露头角的作家的关注焦点，这是一篇《作家文摘》年度写作比赛的征文启事。
1．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据“Prizes”部分“All top winners will receive”中的最后一句“20% discount off of purchases made at Writer's Digest University”可知，所有优胜者都可以在作家文摘大学享受8折购买优惠。
2．答案与解析：A 细节理解题。根据“Pricing and Deadlines”部分“Regular Deadline: June 6, 2022”中的最后一句“Manuscript entry—$35 for the first entry; $30 for each additional manuscript entry.”可知，如果有人在5月22日提交两份稿件，他应该支付65美元。
3．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据“Preparing your entry”部分第一句中的“Please submit text only”和倒数第二句“Accepted file formal: pdf.”可知，pdf格式的文本必须在条目中提交。
Passage 2
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了阿姆斯特丹的NEMO Science Museum，包括它的特色、票价、设施和交通选择等。
4．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据Visiting NEMO部分的“Amsterdam NEMO houses loads of hands on science and technology exhibitions inside its large boat shaped building. No matter what your background is, you will learn something new and have fun in exciting games.”可知，在NEMO Science Museum人们可以通过游戏学到一些知识。
5．答案与解析：B 细节理解题。根据NEMO tickets部分表格中的价目可知，4岁及以上票价是17.50，四岁以下儿童免费。由此可知，一对夫妇带着3岁的孩子需要付：17.50*2＋0＝35。故选B。
6．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据Accessibility部分的“On foot: Weather conditions allowing, a 15 minute walk to NEMO from the Central Station is a nice option. It's worth the trip just to view the spectacular architecture and the surrounding piers (码头) and ships.”可知，从中央车站到NEMO推荐的交通方式是在天气不错的时候选择步行。
Passage 3
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章是一则广告，介绍《新科学家》举办的2022年大思想家系列活动的四场在线讲座。
7．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据第二段“Save ￡20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on demand) or purchase single tickets for just ￡13 per lecture (available by early booking).”可知，单场的票价是13英镑，购买一个系列可以节约20英镑，因此买一个系列的票价为：4*13－20＝32(英镑)。故选D。
8．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel部分可知，Chad Orzel的讲座是关于时间标记的历史。故选C。
9．答案与解析：A 细节理解题。根据第一段的“If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.”可知，这四个讲座的共同之处是它们都是针对科学爱好者。故选A。
Passage 4
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在编舞者杉达的帮助下，唤醒了对于舞蹈的热情，获得金牌的故事。
10．答案与解析：B 细节理解题。根据第二段“It was my twelfth year of dancing, I thought it would end up like any other year: stuck in emptiness, forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.”可知，作者认为第十二年她的舞蹈会和以前一样是使人失望的事。
11．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据第三段“She influenced me to work to the best of my ability, pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up, encouraged me and showed me the real importance of dancing.”可知，杉达鼓励作者，向作者展示舞蹈的真正重要性，唤醒作者对于舞蹈的热情，以此来帮助作者。
12．答案与解析：B 推理判断题。根据第四段“Butterflies filled my stomach as I took trembling steps onto the big lighted stage.”可知，当登上舞台时，作者感觉紧张。
13．答案与解析：C 推理判断题。根据第二段“It was my twelfth year of dancing, I thought it would end up like any other year: stuck in emptiness, forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.”以及最后一段“Thanks to Shanda, dance became more than a love of mine, but a passion.”可知，作者曾经对自己感觉失望，在编舞者杉达的帮助和鼓励下，唤醒了对于舞蹈的热情，由此可知，好的老师是很重要的。故选C项。
Passage 5
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一个名为“生命地图”的全球数据库跟踪生物多样性分布，并预测科学家目前未知的物种可能隐藏在哪里。
14．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据第一段“Now, the team added a new feature to the database that predicts where species currently unknown to scientists may be hiding.”可知，“生命地图”可以预测未被发现的物种在哪里生存。
15．答案与解析：C 细节理解题。根据第三段可知，动物体型的大小决定了动物是否容易被发现。
16．答案与解析：A 词句猜测题。根据画线词前半句“It is striking to see the importance of tropical forests as the birthplace of discoveries, stressing the urgent need to protect tropical forests”和后半句“if we want a chance to truly discover our biodiversity，”可知，要发现生物多样性，就需要保护热带森林并解决控制森林砍伐率的问题。所以画线词address为“处理，解决”之意。
17．答案与解析：B 推理判断题。根据最后两段，尤其最后一段“The map comes at a crucial time when Earth is facing a biodiversity crisis.”可推断，生命地图对保护生物多样性很重要。
Passage 6
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了研究发现，世界数字化是时代发展趋势，但纸制品的存在说明它仍有局限性，而纸质品有其恒久的价值。
18．答案与解析：D 推理判断题。根据首段中的“If you don't know what ChatGPT is or dislike the idea of working with a robot, enjoy your retirement. So, as for the present you should get for your manager this festive season, a good choice may be anything made of paper.”可知，作者假设一位退休人员给经理送礼物时，用纸做成的任何礼物都是一个不错的选择，从而引出本文阐述的话题，由此可以推断，作者通过描述一种情况导入话题。故选D项。
19．答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Users of old fashioned calendars made more detailed project plans than those looking at an App, and they were more likely to stick to those plans. Simple dimensions seem to count. The ability to see lots of days at once on a paper calendar matters.”可知，旧式的日历可以一次查看很多天的项目计划，所以更有可能坚持这些计划，所以纸质日历能让使用者坚持计划的原因是它可以每次能显示很多天的计划。
20．答案与解析：A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When asked for their email address to receive information, those who used paper were much likelier to decide on a positive answer. The researchers believe that people make better decisions on paper because it feels more consequential than a digital screen.”可知，研究者也认为，使用纸张的人更有可能做出更好的决定，由此可知，纸对人们做出的决定有影响。
21．答案与解析：B 推理判断题。根据尾段中的“They found shoppers were willing to pay more for reading materials in printed form than those they could only download online.”可知，消费者愿意消费印制的阅读材料而不愿意消费那些只是下载的材料，由此可推断，相比而言，电子的材料价值不如纸质的材料。