2024年高考英语（阅读理解之应用文）模拟真题 (上海专用)（含解析）
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2024年高考英语（阅读理解之应用文）模拟真题 (上海专用)
（2024·上海金山·统考一模）What’s UP Here, let’s take a look at some excellent book reviews for this month.
Dead Good DetectivesJenny McLachlan This is the story of a 12-year-old girl called Sid who loves playing horror games with her friends. But when she accidentally releases the ancient ghost pirate, Bones, Sid is launched into an adventure! However, there is someone hiding in the shadows, intended to send Bones back into the mysterious inn that he came from. This is a funny, exciting book that l would recommend to people who love lots of laughs.
TottyShirley Galligan To find his home, Totty the turtle goes on an impressive adventure with the help of his friends, and has different obstacles to overcome. He wakes up with a plastic bag stuck around his neck, swims through an oil spill and gets caught in a fishing net. My favourite part was when his friend, the whale, helped him out of the garbage mountain, and he was rescued by the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. If you like sea animals and care for the environment then this is a good book for you!
Fact Book of The Month: AliensJoalda Morancy Ever wondered what incredible creatures might live beyond our planet This mind-blowing book teaches you everything about the search for alien lifeforms in our solar system and beyond. Meet the robots sent to Mars to look for Martians, find out how to spot an advanced alien civilization and discover what really goes on at Area 51! Do aliens exist And is it only a matter of time before we find them !
1．Who do you think are the intended readers of this column
A．Scientists and astronauts. B．Kids and teenagers.
C．Parents of middle school kids. D．Environmentalists.
2．John, who falls for what happens beyond Earth, will most probably buy ________.
A．Dead Good Detectives B．Totty
C．Fact Book of The Month: Aliens D．None
3．What may be the main idea of Totty
A．To praise the value of friendships.
B．To introduce various kinds of sea animals.
C．To encourage the spirits of overcoming difficulties.
D．To show how human behaviors affect sea creatures.
（2023·上海崇明·统考一模）
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4．The above webpage is aimed at ________.
A．appealing to people to preserve ancient heritage
B．guiding people to invest in a sustainable business
C．attracting donations to National Geographic Society
D．publicizing the mission of National Geographic Society
5．To make your contribution twice as much, you can ________.
A．support the most pressing employer B．reduce the tax attached to the donation
C．make it a gift in the name of your friend D．try your company’s matching gift programs
6．What can be learned about National Geographic Society
A．It needs no operating costs. B．It is dedicated to protecting nature.
C．Its mission hasn’t been recognized. D．Its employees needn’t pay income tax.
（2023·上海虹口·统考一模）
Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds Balance could be a matter of life and death. The World Health Organization estimates that 684,000 fatal falls occur each year, making falling the second leading cause of unintentional injury death. Some of these falls are caused by more serious conditions -but many aren’t. Just 15 minutes a day of practice can be beneficial, but do more if you have time Starting earlier helps: try the exercises below on a hard, level surface.
According to George Locker, a long-term practitioner of tai chi, a loss of balance is a medical problem that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its effects. Increasingly,efforts are being made to remedy(补救) the balance problem among the groups already most affected by it. Tai chi,practiced by an estimated 50 million people in China,is an option. Studies have shown that as little as eight weeks of practice can improve older adults’scores on the Tinetti test —a commonly used measure of competence in basic tasks such as rising from a chair and walking—as well as reducing fear of falling. Longer periods of study show further benefits. Whatever activity you choose the lesson is to work on your balance before you need to. not after it becomes an issue. As Locker puts it everyone’s told to save money for their retirement and nobody’s taught to save their balance. But both are difficult to get back once they’re gone.
Easy Level: Standing on one leg—with your hands resting on a work surface if you' re feeling unsteady — see how long you can maintain your balance. Do this one while you’re brushing your teeth.
Medium Level: For this movement, start from standing and take a big step forwards, bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor. Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position.
Hard Level: Try step-ups on to a step or box: put one foot on to a box and push through that heel to step up so both feet end up together. To ensure you aren’t using your trailing leg to help ,keep your toes off the ground on that foot.
7．What does George Locker think of a lack of balance
A．It is costly to get treated with drugs and surgery.
B．It is a minor issue that doesn’t affect one’s overall health.
C．It is a problem without any medical solution.
D．It is a problem that can be easily fixed by exercising.
8．Which of the following best illustrates the Medium Level practice
A． B． C． D．
9．What is the lesson conveyed in the passage regarding balance and health
A．Balance is the top leading cause of sudden death from injuries.
B．It is essential for those affected by balance issues to seek help.
C．Taichi is the most effective way to improve one’s balance.
D．It is wiser to work on balance as early as possible.
（2024·上海长宁·统考一模）
Take Off with Historic Hiring Growth
A message from Kate Gebo
Welcome aboard!
We are so happy to have you fly with us. I’m sure you’ve thought about United as a way to travel, and with over 95,000 employees and growing, our company is also the center for rewarding careers.
I could not be prouder to lead Human Resources at United during this exciting time for our company, while we’re building the biggest and best airline in the history of aviation. Earlier this year, we announced that we are on track to hire at least 15,000 new employees by the end of this year.
When people think of career opportunities at United, they often think of being a pilot or flight attendant. In reality, our organization has a wide variety of roles in addition to our fantastic pilots and flight attendants, with jobs and functions to keep our airports running and our planes flying.
Whether it’s for operational roles, such as ramp service employees, customer service representatives, and aircraft technicians, or for corporate roles in human resources, digital technology, and social media, we’re hiring across every function of the airline, seeking strong talent that will take us to new heights.
A role at United is not just a job; it’s a career. Many of our employees have taken on new roles in different departments throughout their tenure (聘用期), which we support to develop and invest in our workforce. In the past seven years, more than 1,500 frontline employees were promoted to management roles, and 78 % of our senior leaders were promoted internally.
Beyond the traditional career paths, we’re proud to create new paths to help our talent pipelines fulfill some of the industry’s most critical job functions. Aviate, our pilot career development program, offers aspiring and established pilots a path to the United flight deck. Calibrate is our full-time, paid apprenticeship program for those
wanting to go into aircraft maintenance and other technical operational roles. Our newly launched Innovate program helps provide the skills and experiences needed to succeed in a technology career at United.
We’re hiring from coast to coast, at our seven major hubs and across a broad range of positions. If you’re ready to join me and 95,000 of the industry’s best and brightest at United, I encourage you to visit careers. today to see what opportunities await you. Your career is cleared for takeoff.
United with you,
Kate Gebo
Executive Vice President,
Human Resources and Labor Relations
10．What is the main purpose of this passage
A．Guarantee to provide first-class customer service.
B．Promote frontline employees to management roles.
C．Introduce jobs available in some departments of United.
D．Advertise for United to enroll pilots and flight attendants.
11．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Visit careers., and you can see positions available.
B．Employees at United can change their jobs with interest.
C．Employees have to keep their positions throughout their tenure.
D．The United is making efforts to be the biggest and best airline.
12．Which is most suitable for those wanting to be technicians
A．The full-time, paid apprenticeship program. B．The traditional United career path.
C．The newly launched Innovate program. D．The new paths for talent pipelines.
（2023上·上海·高三上海市建平中学校考一模）
Know how much to tip New rules of gratuities
The pandemic has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some haven’t been able to do their jobs at all, while others don’t interact with customers the same way. In either case, tips dried up, causing a lot of people to suffer. Meanwhile, many customers felt the need to tip more because of the new risks and hardships that
essential service workers suddenly faced. Just as many services have changed, so should tipping. Some old standards no longer seem fair, and several newer ones will apply long after the pandemic is over. Some new rules of tipping that are likely here to stay:
Give more if you can. It’s common for tips to be divided between all the workers at a store or restaurant, not just those who interact directly with customers. So giving generously ensures a fairer tip for all. Think outside the (cash) box. You can also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesn’t permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names. Treat business owners differently. A practice of the past, tipping the boss separately is no longer necessary. But if he provides you with your service, tip him as you would any of his workers.
As for specific situations, here’s what the experts recommend: FOOD AND DRINKS Restaurant workers Old rule: Leave a tip only when you dine in. New rule: Always tip, even for takeout. Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine in, and 10 to 15 percent on takeout or delivery orders. Personal shoppers Old rule: N/A(Not applicable). Many of these services, such as grocery pickup, are newer. New rule: Tip, and do it in the app, since you are unlikely to interact directly with your shopper. Tip: 10 to 15 percent. If a tip is already included, add a few dollars extra. HOME DELIVERIES Package delivery drivers Old rule: Don’t tip. New rule: Show appreciation if you get deliveries more than once a week. Tip: Drinks, snacks, or $5 to $20 if a package is particularly heavy or large. Postal workers cannot accept cash or gifts worth more than $50 per year. UPS tells drivers to decline tips unless a customer insists. And FedEX prohibits employees from accepting cash or cash equivalents (such as gift cards). Flower delivery drivers Old rule: The person who places the order tips those who deliver flowers (and other specialty items).
New rule: You can’t assume the gift giver already tipped, so if you’re lucky enough to get such a delivery, pass the goodwill along in the form of a tip. Tip: $5 to $10. PERSONAL SERVICES Ride-share drivers Old rule: Tip in cash. New rule: Ask your driver. The Lyft and Uber apps let you add gratuities, but some drivers prefer cash. Tip: 15 to 20 percent.
13．New rules of tipping are recommended because ________.
A．the pandemic has driven many businesses to financial ruin
B．some people have to work from home without interaction
C．some old standards can’t help out some service workers now
D．customers dismiss the old standards as unfair to themselves
14．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Tip every worker fairly in case some may keep the money to himself.
B．Writing a review online is highly recommended to express gratitude
C．The more you tip, the more those who interact directly with you will get.
D．There is no need to tip the boss because he doesn’t provide any service.
15．Which of the following people did best in tipping according to the recommended rules
Names Situations Tips
Michael order a roast goose ($50) at Kam’s Roasts for takeout None
Susan take a delivery of a package from FedEx (bottled water, 500ml, 24-pack) None
Brittany receive a bunch of flower delivered by a Flower Plus driver $5(cash) for the gardener
Steven take an Uber ($15) from St Vincent’s Hospital to the Central Library $3(cash) for the driver
A．Michael B．Steven C．Brittany D．Susan
（2023上·上海·高三校考一模）How to Travel to Machu Picchu
Mysterious. Brilliant. Powerful. These words describe the Inca (印加). Every year, visitors rush to the Incan citadel (堡垒) of Machu Picchu (meaning “the ancient peak”) in search of the lost civilization. But getting to this
UNESCO World Heritage site isn’t cheap and easy. Here’s how to expertly navigate your way to Peru’s most famous destination.
Hiking to Machu Picchu
* The most famous way to hike to Machu Picchu is along a section of one of the Incan roads built as the empire expanded. Dozens of tour operators offer Inca Trail hikes with varying durations and levels of comfort (though all require camping).
*For those who would like a less crowded experience, there are a number of diverse hiking alternatives, one of which is around Salkantay Mountain, one of the most imposing peaks in the Peruvian Andes, Several tour companies offer the treks, but Apus Peru offers an express Salkantay trek, which shaves a day off the normal journey for those eager to push their physical limits on their way to Machu Picchu.
*Travelers interested in archaeology should consider the Choquequirao Trek with a Machu Picchu extension. This itinerary includes spectacular hiking in the less-traveled steep Apurimac Canyon and exploration of the Choquequirao archaeological site before heading for Machu Picchu. Note that the trail is closed in December every year for regular maintenance.
Tips for Visiting
*Getting Acclimated (适应水土): Where you’re coming from is probably much lower than Machu Picchu. We highly recommend you go to Aguas Calientes first, and spend a night getting used to it before exploring Machu Picchu. Meanwhile, avoid alcohol and physical exercise to help your body slowly adjust to the thinner air.
*Entrance tickets: If you’re traveling independently, you can buy individual entrance tickets, though you should note that you’ll be required to hire a local guide before entering the site. If you book a tour package through an operator, entrance tickets should be included. All entry tickets are timed, allowing entrance on the hour, and you’re allowed to stay at the site for up to four hours.
*Bring: Water and a rain jacket, even if it looks like a beautiful sunny day. And speaking of sun, remember that the ozone layer (臭氧层) over Peru is compromised. That, combined with the elevation (海拔), makes the sun extremely strong, so wear a hat and use high SPF sunscreen.
*Don’t bring: Drones, walking sticks, trekking poles or umbrellas since they’re all prohibited at Machu Picchu. Travelers who require sticks for mobility can bring them in but only with protective rubber tips over the ends.
16．Andy is a college student majoring in archaeology. He is also a keen lover of extreme sports and a seasoned hiker eager to explore the unbeaten track. Now he is considering hiking to Machu Picchu this Christmas. Which of the following routes is he most likely to choose
A．The express Salkantay Trek. B．The Inca Trail.
C．The Apus Peru Trek. D．The Choquequrao Trek.
17．Which of the following information is TRUE for travelers to Machu Piccu
A．Vigorous exercise isn’t recommended during the hike for fear of altitude sickness.
B．Visitors should bring rain jackets or umbrellas due to the changeable weather there.
C．Visitors can enter the site anytime during the opening hours and stay for 4 hours.
D．Tour guide services are necessary for individual and group visitors to enter the site.
18．The underlined word “compromised” can be best replaced by .
A．strengthened B．harmed C．detected D．neutralized
（2023上·上海·高三上海市育才中学校考一模）About Mobile Phone Sterilizer:
Do you know there are more bacteria on the phone than on the toilet seat cover, toilet doorhandle, and shopping mall counters The survey shows there are 120,000 bacteria per square centimeter of the mobile phone, which can cause pneumonia, respiratory diseases, and other unknown countless types of bacteria harmful to the human body. It is obvious that the breeding of bacteria is almost inevitable if the phone is not cleaned in time with professional phone sterilization tools.
To protect your health, our company develops this multifunctional mobile phone sterilizer to reduce the bacteria of phones. The mobile phone sterilizer is a patented green item, especially suitable for iPhone & Samsung.
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Convenient to use: the product is compact and lightweight, portable use at home, in the office and out for travel
Security: 5 voltage power supply, enhance product safety
How to use:
Connect phone sterilizer with power by USB line and charger;
Put the phone into the case, and close the lid tightly;
Turn on ON/OFF button, and the power light will work;
Turn on sterilization button, and working light will work. After six minutes, sterilization will stop automatically.
Routine Care:
Please remove the batteries when not using the product for a long time.
Do not place it directly in damp condition or in the sun.
Please put it in ventilated and dry environment.
Do not crack or extrude(挤压).
After-sales Services:
1. Service promise: six months guarantee from the original date of purchase.
2. Warranty:
Electrical fault caused by non-artificial reason
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Product appearance problems after using, no warranty
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19．The Mobile Phone Sterilizer is a device used to ________.
A．charge your mobile phone
B．protect your mobile phone
C．remove bacteria from your mobile phone
D．repair your mobile phone
20．The following are the features of the Mobile Phone Sterilizer except that ________.
A．it is convenient to be carried
B．it needs an extra 5 voltage power supply
C．it is environmentally friendly
D．most of the bacteria can be killed by it
21．Which of the following is true according to the passage
A．The toilet seat cover has more bacteria than the mobile phone.
B．You needn’t separate the batteries from the Sterilizer if it’s not used for long.
C．You don’t have to press the OFF button when sterilization is over.
D．The Mobile Phone Sterilizer is only suitable for iPhone & Samsung.
（2023上·上海·高三上海交大附中校考一模）
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charging, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio About this item ● RICHERA UDIOE XPERIENCE — The Apple-designed H2 chip helps to create more intelligent noise cancellation and deeply immersive sound. The low-distortion, custom-built driver delivers crisp, clear high notes and full, rich bass in stunning definition. ● NEXT-LEVEL ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION — Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation for dramatically less noise when you want to focus. Transparency mode lets you hear the world around you, and Adaptive Audio seamlessly blends Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode for the best listening experience in any environment. ● CUSTOMIZABLE FIT — Includes four pairs of silicone tips (XS, S, M, L) to fit a wide range of ears and provide all-day comfort. The tips create an acoustic seal to help keep out noise and secure AirPods Pro in place. ● DUST, SWEAT, AND WATER RESISTANT — Both AirPods Pro and the MagSafe Charging Case are IP54 dust,
sweat, and water resistant, so you can listen comfortably in more conditions. ● PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO — With sound that suits your unique ear shape along with dynamic head tracking, AirPods Pro deliver an immersive listening experience that places sound all around you. You can also listen to select songs, shows, and movies in Dolby Atmos. ● AMORE CAPABLE CASE — Keep track of AirPods Pro with Precision Finding and a built-in speaker. A lanyard loop helps keep your AirPods Pro close. Charge with an Apple Watch or MagSafe charger, USB-C charge cable, or Qi-certified charger. ● MAGICAL EXPERIENCE — Conversation Awareness intelligently switches AirPods Pro into Transparency mode and lowers your media volume—so it’s easier to interact with people nearby when you choose to. Summon Siri with a simple “Hey Siri” or just “Siri”. AirPods Pro connect to your devices in a tap, pause music when you take them out, and seamlessly switch to the device you’re using. You can even share a song or show between two sets of AirPods. ● A HIGHER LEVEL OF CONTROL — Manage playback functions from the stem with touch control. Swipe up or down to
adjust volume, press to play and pause music or mute and unmute yourself on calls, and press twice to end calls. And hold the stem to switch between listening modes. ● LONG BATTERY LIFE — Get up to 6 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled. And get up to 30 hours of total listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled, using the case.
22．Where can you most probably find the above information about Apple AirPods Pro
A．On a product-review website. B．On Apple’s official website.
C．On a travel website. D．On a shopping website.
23．How many people gave Apple AirPods Pro a star rating lower than 5
A．About 340. B．About 20. C．About 36. D．About 56.
24．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the above information
A．Transparency mode creates more intelligent noise cancellation in stunning definition.
B．Apple AirPods Pro offers tips of 4 sizes to cater to different needs and ensure security.
C．You can press to mute and unmute yourself on calls and switch between listening modes.
D．Conversation Awareness automatically pauses music when you interact with people nearby.
（2023上·上海·高三上海中学校考一模）Superb Spring Gardens
Sunshine on your face, the scent of blossom in the air, the dreamy song of a blackbird.What better way to while away a spring day than in a country garden filled with flowers like magnolia, rhododendron, primula, iris, daffodils or bluebells Here are a four of the best.
LONDON The Savili Garden Egham, Surrey. Open daily. Part of the Windsor Great Park estate, with one of the country’s finest plant collections. Aptly named Spring Wood is planted with magnolia and rhododendron, including many Loderi hybrids, the YORKSHIRE The Hirnalayan Garden Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire. Open daily from 12 April. Set in a valley between Harrogate and Ripon, this garden features hundreds of native Himalayan plants in a setting that is perhaps as close as you can get to being
flowers of which are deliciously scented, while the Azalea Walk is at its peak in mid to late May. Brilliant for families with a great cafe, too. windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en in an actual Himalayan valley - especially on a misty morning. Many of the rhododendrons are wild species, collected and grown from seed and now in their mature prime. 01765 658009, himalayangarden.com
SCOTLAND Arduaine Garden Near Oban, Argyll. Open daily from 1 April. Set on Scotland’s west coast amid stunning scenery, this beautiful garden benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream. Now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, the historic garden featured over 200 rhododendrons by the 1920s, which are still spring highlights, as are stands of primula and iris. But the real stars are the stretches of colourful and jaw-droppingly beautiful Himalayan plants. 01852 200366, nationaltrust.org.uk/arduain-garden WALES Bodnant Garden Near Colwyn Bay, Clwyd. Open daily. Rightly considered one of the UK’s finest gardens, Bodnant springs to life with pools of daffodils in Old Park Meadow, along with national collections of magnolia and rhododendron.Extensive plantings of cherry fill the garden with sweet scent in mid-spring, alongside plentiful bluebells. For these weeks from mid-May, thefamous Laburnum Arch, a long walkway with golden-yellow flowers, alone is worth a visit to experience it. 01492 650460, nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden
25．The purpose of this page is to _________.
A．introduce the beauty of the superb spring gardens in the UK
B．urge garden lovers to visit the websites of the four gardens
C．promote different regions in the UK by introducing their gardens
D．advertise four spring gardens and encourage visits to them
26．Born in London and a rhododendron lover, Sally has always been longing to visit Himalaya in person someday. She’s also fascinated by Himalayan plants. Which garden will she most probably visit during April
A．The Savill Garden B．The Himalayan Garden
C．Arduaine Garden D．Bodnant Garden
27．Which of the following statements is true
A．All four gardens boast magnolia and rhododendron.
B．Two gardens are open to the public only during April.
C．The National Trust takes care of two of the four gardens.
D．Tourists can call to know more about the four gardens.
（2023上·上海·高三上海市进才中学校考阶段练习）
HKUWW Undergraduate Student Exchange-Programme
The HKU Worldwide Undergraduate Student Exchange Programme (HKUWW) provides exchange places from partner institutions (or host institutions) of the University for one or two semester(s). Applications to HKUWW should be made via the International Affairs Office (IAO). After an HKUWW applicant has been offered a place at a particular host, institution, the applicant will be nominated by IAO to the host institution and instructed to submit an application to the institution for admission to the exchange programme.
Apply Now!
The application starts on April 28, 2023
Eligibility Criteria (合格标准)
1.Non-final year students:
a) those enrolling in the second-to-last or last semester in the current year are NOT allowed to apply；
and
b) Year 2 or above students will be given higher placement priority than Year 1 students
2.Not joined any previous semester exchange programmes or special visiting programmes organized by IAO, faculties or departments
3.Good academic standing:
a) students with a CGPA of 3.0 or above have a relatively higher chance of getting a placement in the programme
b) have at least a TOEFL score of 80 or an IELTS overall score of 6.5
4.Supported by the applicant’s faculty
5.Outgoing and eager to meet new challenges
6.Ready to be an ambassador of HKU
7.Willing to share exchange experiences after the study
Exchange Placement
All applications are reviewed carefully according to students' academic performance, personal statement English proficiency level, major as well as the host institutions' requirements.
● Student who receives an offer from HKU Worldwide Student Exchange Programme should indicate on the system whether he/she accepts or declines the exchange offer.
● Student who receives an offer from the Faculty/Department should accept the offer through the respective Faculty/Department.
How to Accept the Exchange Offer
Step 1-Pay HK$ 2,000 Deposit
1.Follow Deposit Payment Instructions to pay the HK$ 2, 000 deposit
·Remember to save the payment proof
·Bank drafts or personal cheques are not acceptable
2.No refund can be arranged if students withdraw from programme safer acceptance
Step 2-Read the Letter of Acceptance and Fill in Reply Slip
1.Read the Letter of Acceptance carefully
2.Complete Reply Slip (Page 4)
·Check and make sure all personal information is submitted accurately
·Type-written electronic signature is not acceptable
Step 3-Accept Offer through the Application System
1.Login to the Outgoing Application System and choose the correct application.
2.Upload the file (Letter of Acceptance) to the system
3.On the system, click “Accept” the green button to accept the offer
28．The passage is most likely to be taken from .
A．a travel magazine B．an advertising leaflet
C．a college website D．an application system
29．Who might be eligible for the HKU WW programme
A．Vicky, who has prior experience with IAO to Australia with good academic placement.
B．Shawn, an enthusiastic extrovert who has contributed to the school for the past 4 years.
C．Beth, who is thrilled about foreign culture despite undesirable academic performance.
D．Ron, a dedicated student councilmember with recommendation from faculty staff.
30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Applicants should prepare in advance the required sum of deposit in the form of cheques.
B．As long as an applicant is offered a place at an institution, his offer will be secured.
C．A student with a CGPA of 3.5 and a TOEFL score of 95 is sure to get a placement.
D．To receive an offer an applicant has to go through several steps and pay a deposit
参考答案：
1．B 2．C 3．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三本书的大概内容。
1．推理判断题。根据内容可知Dead Good Detectives讲的是和朋友冒险的故事；Totty讲的是海洋动物的故事；而Fact Book of The Month: Aliens讲的是与外星生命有关的内容，由此可推知，儿童和青少年是本专栏的目标读者。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据Fact Book of The Month: Aliens部分中“Ever wondered what incredible creatures might live beyond our planet This mind-blowing book teaches you everything about the search for alien lifeforms in our solar system and beyond.(有没有想过在我们的星球之外生活着什么不可思议的生物？这本令人兴奋的书教你在太阳系内外寻找外星生命形式的一切)”可知，约翰爱上了地球之外发生的事情，他很可能会买Fact Book of The Month: Aliens。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据Totty部分中“To find his home, Totty the turtle goes on an impressive adventure with the help of his friends, and has different obstacles to overcome. He wakes up with a plastic bag stuck around his neck, swims through an oil spill and gets caught in a fishing net. My favourite part was when his friend, the whale, helped him out of the garbage mountain, and he was rescued by the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. If you like sea animals and care for the environment then this is a good book for you!(为了找到他的家，乌龟托蒂在朋友的帮助下进行了一次令人印象深刻的冒险，并且有不同的障碍需要克服。他醒来时发现脖子上缠着一个塑料袋，他游过了漏油点，却被渔网缠住了。我最喜欢的部分是他的朋友，鲸鱼，帮助他走出垃圾山，他被海龟救援中心救了出来。如果你喜欢海洋动物，关心环境，那么这是一本很适合你的书！)”可知，《托蒂》的主旨是展示人类行为如何影响海洋生物。故选D。
4．C 5．D 6．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要是一则关于为国家地理学会捐款的告示，介绍了这个组织的目的以及捐款的好处。
4．推理判断题。根据文中“We’ve built a sustainable, innovative business model that allows us to invest every dollar you donate directly to our Explorers and programs.(我们已经建立了一个可持续的、创新的商业模式，使我们能够将您捐赠的每一美元直接投资于我们的探索者和项目)”以及“Your generous contribution will immediately go to work supporting the things you care passionately about — not operating costs.(您的慷慨捐助将立即用于支持您热衷的事情，而不是运营成本)”可推知，上述网页旨在为国家地理学会吸引捐款。故选
C。
5．细节理解题。根据文中“You give an amount and your company donates the same. Double your impact by exploring your employer’s matching gift programs.(你捐出一笔钱，你的公司也会捐出同样的钱。通过探索雇主的配对礼物计划来扩大你的影响力)”可知，如果你的捐款是原来的两倍，你可以试试公司的配对礼物计划。故选D。
6．细节理解题。根据文中“When you support the National Geographic Society, not only are you supporting your passion for the planet, but you also help protect its wonder. You ensure our mission lives on so we can continue exploring the planet, saving wildlife, protecting our ocean, empowering the world’s most innovative scientists to help solve the planet’s mysteries and challenges, and preserving our ancient heritage (遗产) for future generations.(当你支持国家地理学会时，你不仅支持你对地球的热情，而且还帮助保护了它的奇迹。你们确保我们的使命得以延续，这样我们才能继续探索地球，拯救野生动物，保护海洋，让世界上最具创新精神的科学家帮助解决地球上的谜团和挑战，并为子孙后代保护我们的古老遗产)”可知，国家地理学会致力于保护自然。故选B。
7．C 8．B 9．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍保持平衡对我们的益处以及一些锻炼平衡的方法。
7．细节理解题。由文章左边第二段“ According to George Locker, a long-term practitioner of tai chi, a loss of balance is a medical problem that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its effects.(根据长期练习太极的乔治·洛克的说法，失去平衡是一个医学问题，尽管有影响，但不能用药物或手术来治疗。)”可知，乔治·洛克认为缺乏平衡是一个没有任何医学解决方案的问题。故选C项。
8．细节理解题。由文章右边Medium Level段中“For this movement, start from standing and take a big step forwards, bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor. Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position.(在这个动作中，从站立开始，向前迈出一大步，弯曲前腿，直到你的后膝刚好擦过地板。然后将前腿推开，回到站立姿势。)”可知，B项图片描述了上述的动作。故选B项。
9．推理判断题。由文章左边最后一段“Whatever activity you choose the lesson is to work on your balance before you need to. not after it becomes an issue. (无论你选择什么活动，课程都是在你需要之前努力训练保持平衡，而不是在它成为一个问题之后再去锻炼。)”可知，尽早锻炼平衡能力是明智的选择。故选D项。
10．D 11．C 12．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。这是一篇联合航空公司的飞行员和空乘人员招聘广告。
10．推理判断题。根据标题“Take Off with Historic Hiring Growth(以历史性的招聘增长起飞)”和第二段“We are so happy to have you fly with us. I’m sure you’ve thought about United as a way to travel, and with over 95,000 employees and growing, our company is also the center for rewarding careers.(我们很高兴你能和我们一起飞行。我相信你认为美联航是一种旅行方式，我们拥有95,000多名员工，而且还在不断增长，我们公司也是有回报的职业发展中心。)”可知，文章的目的是为联合航空公司招聘飞行员和空乘人员做广告。故选D。
11．细节理解题。根据第六段第二句“Many of our employees have taken on new roles in different departments throughout their tenure (聘用期), which we support to develop and invest in our workforce.(我们的许多员工在任职期间在不同的部门担任了新的角色，我们支持员工队伍的发展和投资。)”可知，员工在任职期间可以在不同的部门担任了新角色，“员工必须在整个任期内保持他们的职位”错误。故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据第七段第三句“Calibrate is our full-time, paid apprenticeship program for those wanting to go into aircraft maintenance and other technical operational roles.(Calibrate是我们的全职带薪学徒计划，适合那些想要进入飞机维修和其他技术操作角色的人。)”可知，全日制带薪学徒计划最适合那些想成为技术人员的人。故选A。
13．C 14．B 15．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了给人小费的新规定及一些行业的小费新规定。
13．细节理解题。根据第一段“The pandemic has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some haven’t been able to do their jobs at all, while others don’t interact with customers the same way. In either case, tips dried up, causing a lot of people to suffer. Meanwhile, many customers felt the need to tip more because of the new risks and hardships that essential service workers suddenly faced.”（这场新冠疫情对那些为小费而工作的人来说尤其艰难。一些人根本无法完成他们的工作，而另一些人则不以同样的方式与客户互动。无论哪种情况，小费都干涸了，导致很多人受苦。与此同时，由于服务人员突然面临新的风险和困难，许多顾客觉得有必要增加小费。）可知，建议制定新的小费规则，因为一些旧的标准现在已经无法帮助一些服务工作者。故选C项。
14．细节理解题。根据Think outside the (cash) box.中“You can also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesn’t permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names.”（当公司或你的预算不允许给小费时，你也可以用感谢信或自制的礼物作为“小费”。考虑在网上写一篇评论，一定要提到名字。）可知，强烈建议在网上写一篇评论来表达感激之情，这项陈述是正确的。ACD选项均与原文实意不符。故选B项。
15．推理判断题。根据Restaurant workers部分“Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine in, and 10 to 15 percent on
takeout or delivery orders. ”（小费：堂食时为15％至20%，外卖或外卖订单为10％至15%。）可知，订外卖需要给工作人员小费，Michael做法错误。根据 Package delivery drivers 部分“And FedEx prohibits employee s from accepting cash or cash equivalents ( such as gift cards ).”（联邦快递禁止员工接受现金或现金等价物，如礼品卡。）可知，无需给联邦快递员工小费，Susan做法错误。根据Flower delivery drivers 部分“You can’t assume the gift giver already tipped, so if you’re lucky enough to get such a delivery, pass the goodwill along in the form of a tip.”（你不能假设送礼者已经给小费了，所以如果你有幸收到这样的快递，请以小费的形式传递善意。）可知，需要给送花人小费，而不是给园丁小费， Brittany做法错误。根据Ride - share drivers 部分“Tip :15 to 20 percent .”（小费：15％到20%）可知，需要给司机15％到20％的小费。即＄15*15%=$2.25/$15*20%=3$。 所以根据推荐的规则，Steven在给小费方面做得最好。故选B项。
16．D 17．D 18．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了去马丘比丘旅游的一些攻略。
16．推理判断题。根据题干可知，Andy是一个主修考古学的大学生，他喜欢极限运动，他还是一位经验丰富的徒步旅行者。根据“Hiking to Machu Picchu”下面第三段的“Travelers interested in archaeology should consider the Choquequirao Trek with a Machu Picchu extension. This itinerary includes spectacular hiking in the less-traveled steep Apurimac Canyon and exploration of the Choquequirao archaeological site before heading for Machu Picchu.(对考古感兴趣的旅行者应该考虑马丘比丘延伸出来的Choquequirao Trek。这一行程包括在人迹罕至的、陡峭的阿普里马克峡谷进行壮观的徒步旅行，以及在前往马丘比丘之前探索Choquequirao考古遗址。)”可知，Choquequirao有考古遗址，而且在前往马丘比丘的途中需要经过人迹罕至的、陡峭的峡谷，这些能够满足Andy的考古和进行极限运动的爱好，所以他最有可能选择Choquequirao Trek。故选D。
17．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“If you’re traveling independently, you can buy individual entrance tickets, though you should note that you’ll be required to hire a local guide before entering the site. If you book a tour package through an travel agency, all services should be included.(如果你是独自旅行，你可以购买个人门票，尽管你应该注意，在进入景点之前，你需要雇用一名当地导游。如果你通过旅行社预订了旅游套餐，那么所有服务都应包括在内。)”可知，个人购买门票时被要求雇用当地导游，而购买旅行套餐的人享受所有服务。可知“导游服务对于个人和团体游客都是有必要的”是正确的。故选D。
18．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段中的“That, combined with the elevation, makes the sun extremely strong, so wear a hat and use high SPF sunscreen.(再加上海拔高度，那会使得太阳非常强烈，所以戴上帽子，使用防晒系数高的防晒霜。)”可知，这里的阳光强烈，所以紫外线强度高，由此可知，这里的用来吸收紫外线的臭氧层遭到破坏，所以不足以抵挡紫外线。因此推断compromised表示“受到损害”，与harmed的意思最为接
近。故选B。
19．C 20．B 21．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，为一款手机消毒器做广告，介绍了其特点、使用方式、日程护理、售后服务。
19．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To protect your health, our company develops this multifunctional mobile phone sterilizer to reduce the bacteria of phones. (为了保护您的健康，我们公司开发了这种多功能手机消毒器，以减少手机中的细菌。)”可知，这款手机消毒器是一种用来消除手机细菌的设备。故选C。
20．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The mobile phone sterilizer is a patented green item, especially suitable for iPhone & Samsung. (这款手机消毒器是一种获得专利的绿色产品，特别适合iPhone和三星。)”以及“Characters”下面的“Disinfection completely: more than 99.9% bacteria are eliminated (完全消毒：99.9%以上的细菌被消除)”“Convenient to use: the product is compact and lightweight, portable use at home, in the office and out for travel (使用方便：该产品小巧轻便，可在家中、办公室和外出旅行时携带使用)”“Security: 5 voltage power supply, enhance product safety (安全：5V电源，增强产品安全性)”可知，这款手机消毒器非常环保，能消除99.9%以上的细菌，小巧轻便且便于携带，5V电源，选项A、C、D均正确，它并不需要额外的5V电源，B项错误。故选B。
21．细节理解题。根据“How to use”下面的“Turn on sterilization button, and working light will work. After six minutes, sterilization will stop automatically. (打开杀菌按钮，工作灯亮起。六分钟后，灭菌将自动停止。)”可知，杀菌结束后会自动停止，不需要按关闭按钮，所以C项正确。其他三项均与文章内容不符。故选C。
22．D 23．D 24．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了苹果无线耳机AirPods的相关信息。
22．推理判断题。根据图表中“Currently unavailable We don’t know when or if this item will be back in stock.(目前无货。我们不知道这个商品何时或是否会重新有货。)”和“Customer reviews(顾客评价)”可知，文中有商品库存信息和客户对产品的评价。由此推知，我们这些信息可能出自购物网站。故选D项。
23．细节理解题。根据图表中“Customer reviews(顾客评价)”下“401 global ratings(全球401人评级)”和柱状图所示可知，评价低于5星的人占14%。所以给苹果AirPods Pro的评分低于5星的人有：401×14%≈56人。故选D项。
24．细节理解题。根据USTOMIZABLE FIT部分中“Includes four pairs of silicone tips (XS, S, M, L) to fit a wide range of ears and provide all-day comfort. The tips create an acoustic seal to help keep out noise and secure AirPods Pro in place.(包括四对硅胶耳尖(XS, S, M, L)，以适应各种各样的耳朵，并提供全天舒适。耳机尖形
成了一个隔音层，帮助隔绝噪音，并将AirPods Pro固定在适当的位置。)”可知，Apple AirPods Pro提供4种尺寸的耳尖，用来满足不同的需求，并固定耳机以确保其安全性。故选B项。
25．D 26．B 27．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个春日里最好的花园。
25．推理判断题。根据第一段“Sunshine on your face, the scent of blossom in the air, the dreamy song of a blackbird. What better way to while away a spring day than in a country garden filled with flowers like magnolia, rhododendron, primula, iris, daffodils or bluebells Here are a four of the best. (阳光照在你的脸上，空气中弥漫着花香，还有画眉鸟梦幻般的歌声。还有什么比在盛开着木兰、杜鹃花、报春花、鸢尾花、水仙花或风信子的乡村花园中消磨春日更好的方式呢 这里有四个最好的)”以及下文四个花园的介绍可推知，这个页面的目的是为四个春天的花园做广告，鼓励人们去参观。故选D。
26．细节理解题。根据The Hirnalayan Garden 中的“Set in a valley between Harrogate and Ripon, this garden features hundreds of native Himalayan plants in a setting that is perhaps as close as you can get to being in an actual Himalayan valley - especially on a misty morning. Many of the rhododendrons are wild species, collected and grown from seed and now in their mature prime. (这座花园坐落在哈罗盖特和里彭之间的山谷中，以数百种喜马拉雅原生植物为特色，它的环境可能是你在真正的喜马拉雅山谷中所能得到的，尤其是在一个雾蒙蒙的早晨。许多杜鹃花是野生物种，从种子收集和生长，现在处于成熟的黄金时期)”可知，对Himalayan plants感兴趣的Sally最有可能去参观The Himalayan Garden。故选B。
27．细节理解题。根据Arduaine Garden 中的“nationaltrust.org.uk/arduain-garden”和Bodnant Garden 中的“nationaltrust.org.uk/arduain-garden”可知，四个花园中有两个花园是由The National Trust管理的。故选C。
28．C 29．D 30．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍香港大学全球本科生交换生计划。
28．推理判断题。由文章第一段“The HKU Worldwide Undergraduate Student Exchange Programme (HKUWW) provides exchange places from partner institutions (or host institutions) of the University for one or two semester(s). Applications to HKUWW should be made via the International Affairs Office (IAO). After an HKUWW applicant has been offered a place at a particular host, institution, the applicant will be nominated by IAO to the host institution and instructed to submit an application to the institution for admission to the exchange programme.(香港大学全球本科生交换计划（HKUWW）提供一至两个学期的合作院校（或主办院校）交换名额。应通过国际事务办公室（IAO）向HKUWW提出申请。香港大学的申请人获某一主办院校录取后，
国际学生事务处会提名该申请人到该主办院校，并指示该申请人向该院校提交申请，申请修读交换课程。)”可知，这篇文章主要介绍香港大学全球本科生交换生计划，所以文章可能来自于大学网站。故选C项。
29．细节理解题。由文章Eligibility Criteria中“Good academic standing(Good academic standing良好的学术排名)”以及“Supported by the applicant’s faculty(由申请人的教员支持)”可知，D项Ron, a dedicated student councilmember with recommendation from faculty staff.(罗恩是一位敬业的学生委员，得到了教职员工的推荐。)是有资格申请该计划的。故选D项。
30．细节理解题。由文章中How to Accept the Exchange Offer中“Step 1-Pay HK$2,000 Deposit(步骤1-支付港币 2000保证金)”、“Step 2-Read the Letter of Acceptance and Fill in Reply Slip(步骤2-阅读接受通知书并填写回复单)”以及“Step 3-Accept Offer through the Application System(步骤3-通过申请系统接受提供的名额)”可知，要想获得录取通知书，申请人必须经过几个步骤并支付定金。故选D项。
（2024·上海金山·统考一模）What’s UP Here, let’s take a look at some excellent book reviews for this month.
Dead Good DetectivesJenny McLachlan This is the story of a 12-year-old girl called Sid who loves playing horror games with her friends. But when she accidentally releases the ancient ghost pirate, Bones, Sid is launched into an adventure! However, there is someone hiding in the shadows, intended to send Bones back into the mysterious inn that he came from. This is a funny, exciting book that l would recommend to people who love lots of laughs.
TottyShirley Galligan To find his home, Totty the turtle goes on an impressive adventure with the help of his friends, and has different obstacles to overcome. He wakes up with a plastic bag stuck around his neck, swims through an oil spill and gets caught in a fishing net. My favourite part was when his friend, the whale, helped him out of the garbage mountain, and he was rescued by the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. If you like sea animals and care for the environment then this is a good book for you!
Fact Book of The Month: AliensJoalda Morancy Ever wondered what incredible creatures might live beyond our planet This mind-blowing book teaches you everything about the search for alien lifeforms in our solar system and beyond. Meet the robots sent to Mars to look for Martians, find out how to spot an advanced alien civilization and discover what really goes on at Area 51! Do aliens exist And is it only a matter of time before we find them !
1．Who do you think are the intended readers of this column
A．Scientists and astronauts. B．Kids and teenagers.
C．Parents of middle school kids. D．Environmentalists.
2．John, who falls for what happens beyond Earth, will most probably buy ________.
A．Dead Good Detectives B．Totty
C．Fact Book of The Month: Aliens D．None
3．What may be the main idea of Totty
A．To praise the value of friendships.
B．To introduce various kinds of sea animals.
C．To encourage the spirits of overcoming difficulties.
D．To show how human behaviors affect sea creatures.
（2023·上海崇明·统考一模）
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4．The above webpage is aimed at ________.
A．appealing to people to preserve ancient heritage
B．guiding people to invest in a sustainable business
C．attracting donations to National Geographic Society
D．publicizing the mission of National Geographic Society
5．To make your contribution twice as much, you can ________.
A．support the most pressing employer B．reduce the tax attached to the donation
C．make it a gift in the name of your friend D．try your company’s matching gift programs
6．What can be learned about National Geographic Society
A．It needs no operating costs. B．It is dedicated to protecting nature.
C．Its mission hasn’t been recognized. D．Its employees needn’t pay income tax.
（2023·上海虹口·统考一模）
Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds Balance could be a matter of life and death. The World Health Organization estimates that 684,000 fatal falls occur each year, making falling the second leading cause of unintentional injury death. Some of these falls are caused by more serious conditions -but many aren’t. Just 15 minutes a day of practice can be beneficial, but do more if you have time Starting earlier helps: try the exercises below on a hard, level surface.
According to George Locker, a long-term practitioner of tai chi, a loss of balance is a medical problem that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its effects. Increasingly,efforts are being made to remedy(补救) the balance problem among the groups already most affected by it. Tai chi,practiced by an estimated 50 million people in China,is an option. Studies have shown that as little as eight weeks of practice can improve older adults’scores on the Tinetti test —a commonly used measure of competence in basic tasks such as rising from a chair and walking—as well as reducing fear of falling. Longer periods of study show further benefits. Whatever activity you choose the lesson is to work on your balance before you need to. not after it becomes an issue. As Locker puts it everyone’s told to save money for their retirement and nobody’s taught to save their balance. But both are difficult to get back once they’re gone.
Easy Level: Standing on one leg—with your hands resting on a work surface if you' re feeling unsteady — see how long you can maintain your balance. Do this one while you’re brushing your teeth.
Medium Level: For this movement, start from standing and take a big step forwards, bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor. Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position.
Hard Level: Try step-ups on to a step or box: put one foot on to a box and push through that heel to step up so both feet end up together. To ensure you aren’t using your trailing leg to help ,keep your toes off the ground on that foot.
7．What does George Locker think of a lack of balance
A．It is costly to get treated with drugs and surgery.
B．It is a minor issue that doesn’t affect one’s overall health.
C．It is a problem without any medical solution.
D．It is a problem that can be easily fixed by exercising.
8．Which of the following best illustrates the Medium Level practice
A． B． C． D．
9．What is the lesson conveyed in the passage regarding balance and health
A．Balance is the top leading cause of sudden death from injuries.
B．It is essential for those affected by balance issues to seek help.
C．Taichi is the most effective way to improve one’s balance.
D．It is wiser to work on balance as early as possible.
（2024·上海长宁·统考一模）
Take Off with Historic Hiring Growth
A message from Kate Gebo
Welcome aboard!
We are so happy to have you fly with us. I’m sure you’ve thought about United as a way to travel, and with over 95,000 employees and growing, our company is also the center for rewarding careers.
I could not be prouder to lead Human Resources at United during this exciting time for our company, while we’re building the biggest and best airline in the history of aviation. Earlier this year, we announced that we are on track to hire at least 15,000 new employees by the end of this year.
When people think of career opportunities at United, they often think of being a pilot or flight attendant. In reality, our organization has a wide variety of roles in addition to our fantastic pilots and flight attendants, with jobs and functions to keep our airports running and our planes flying.
Whether it’s for operational roles, such as ramp service employees, customer service representatives, and aircraft technicians, or for corporate roles in human resources, digital technology, and social media, we’re hiring across every function of the airline, seeking strong talent that will take us to new heights.
A role at United is not just a job; it’s a career. Many of our employees have taken on new roles in different departments throughout their tenure (聘用期), which we support to develop and invest in our workforce. In the past seven years, more than 1,500 frontline employees were promoted to management roles, and 78 % of our senior leaders were promoted internally.
Beyond the traditional career paths, we’re proud to create new paths to help our talent pipelines fulfill some of the industry’s most critical job functions. Aviate, our pilot career development program, offers aspiring and established pilots a path to the United flight deck. Calibrate is our full-time, paid apprenticeship program for those
wanting to go into aircraft maintenance and other technical operational roles. Our newly launched Innovate program helps provide the skills and experiences needed to succeed in a technology career at United.
We’re hiring from coast to coast, at our seven major hubs and across a broad range of positions. If you’re ready to join me and 95,000 of the industry’s best and brightest at United, I encourage you to visit careers. today to see what opportunities await you. Your career is cleared for takeoff.
United with you,
Kate Gebo
Executive Vice President,
Human Resources and Labor Relations
10．What is the main purpose of this passage
A．Guarantee to provide first-class customer service.
B．Promote frontline employees to management roles.
C．Introduce jobs available in some departments of United.
D．Advertise for United to enroll pilots and flight attendants.
11．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Visit careers., and you can see positions available.
B．Employees at United can change their jobs with interest.
C．Employees have to keep their positions throughout their tenure.
D．The United is making efforts to be the biggest and best airline.
12．Which is most suitable for those wanting to be technicians
A．The full-time, paid apprenticeship program. B．The traditional United career path.
C．The newly launched Innovate program. D．The new paths for talent pipelines.
（2023上·上海·高三上海市建平中学校考一模）
Know how much to tip New rules of gratuities
The pandemic has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some haven’t been able to do their jobs at all, while others don’t interact with customers the same way. In either case, tips dried up, causing a lot of people to suffer. Meanwhile, many customers felt the need to tip more because of the new risks and hardships that
essential service workers suddenly faced. Just as many services have changed, so should tipping. Some old standards no longer seem fair, and several newer ones will apply long after the pandemic is over. Some new rules of tipping that are likely here to stay:
Give more if you can. It’s common for tips to be divided between all the workers at a store or restaurant, not just those who interact directly with customers. So giving generously ensures a fairer tip for all. Think outside the (cash) box. You can also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesn’t permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names. Treat business owners differently. A practice of the past, tipping the boss separately is no longer necessary. But if he provides you with your service, tip him as you would any of his workers.
As for specific situations, here’s what the experts recommend: FOOD AND DRINKS Restaurant workers Old rule: Leave a tip only when you dine in. New rule: Always tip, even for takeout. Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine in, and 10 to 15 percent on takeout or delivery orders. Personal shoppers Old rule: N/A(Not applicable). Many of these services, such as grocery pickup, are newer. New rule: Tip, and do it in the app, since you are unlikely to interact directly with your shopper. Tip: 10 to 15 percent. If a tip is already included, add a few dollars extra. HOME DELIVERIES Package delivery drivers Old rule: Don’t tip. New rule: Show appreciation if you get deliveries more than once a week. Tip: Drinks, snacks, or $5 to $20 if a package is particularly heavy or large. Postal workers cannot accept cash or gifts worth more than $50 per year. UPS tells drivers to decline tips unless a customer insists. And FedEX prohibits employees from accepting cash or cash equivalents (such as gift cards). Flower delivery drivers Old rule: The person who places the order tips those who deliver flowers (and other specialty items).
New rule: You can’t assume the gift giver already tipped, so if you’re lucky enough to get such a delivery, pass the goodwill along in the form of a tip. Tip: $5 to $10. PERSONAL SERVICES Ride-share drivers Old rule: Tip in cash. New rule: Ask your driver. The Lyft and Uber apps let you add gratuities, but some drivers prefer cash. Tip: 15 to 20 percent.
13．New rules of tipping are recommended because ________.
A．the pandemic has driven many businesses to financial ruin
B．some people have to work from home without interaction
C．some old standards can’t help out some service workers now
D．customers dismiss the old standards as unfair to themselves
14．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Tip every worker fairly in case some may keep the money to himself.
B．Writing a review online is highly recommended to express gratitude
C．The more you tip, the more those who interact directly with you will get.
D．There is no need to tip the boss because he doesn’t provide any service.
15．Which of the following people did best in tipping according to the recommended rules
Names Situations Tips
Michael order a roast goose ($50) at Kam’s Roasts for takeout None
Susan take a delivery of a package from FedEx (bottled water, 500ml, 24-pack) None
Brittany receive a bunch of flower delivered by a Flower Plus driver $5(cash) for the gardener
Steven take an Uber ($15) from St Vincent’s Hospital to the Central Library $3(cash) for the driver
A．Michael B．Steven C．Brittany D．Susan
（2023上·上海·高三校考一模）How to Travel to Machu Picchu
Mysterious. Brilliant. Powerful. These words describe the Inca (印加). Every year, visitors rush to the Incan citadel (堡垒) of Machu Picchu (meaning “the ancient peak”) in search of the lost civilization. But getting to this
UNESCO World Heritage site isn’t cheap and easy. Here’s how to expertly navigate your way to Peru’s most famous destination.
Hiking to Machu Picchu
* The most famous way to hike to Machu Picchu is along a section of one of the Incan roads built as the empire expanded. Dozens of tour operators offer Inca Trail hikes with varying durations and levels of comfort (though all require camping).
*For those who would like a less crowded experience, there are a number of diverse hiking alternatives, one of which is around Salkantay Mountain, one of the most imposing peaks in the Peruvian Andes, Several tour companies offer the treks, but Apus Peru offers an express Salkantay trek, which shaves a day off the normal journey for those eager to push their physical limits on their way to Machu Picchu.
*Travelers interested in archaeology should consider the Choquequirao Trek with a Machu Picchu extension. This itinerary includes spectacular hiking in the less-traveled steep Apurimac Canyon and exploration of the Choquequirao archaeological site before heading for Machu Picchu. Note that the trail is closed in December every year for regular maintenance.
Tips for Visiting
*Getting Acclimated (适应水土): Where you’re coming from is probably much lower than Machu Picchu. We highly recommend you go to Aguas Calientes first, and spend a night getting used to it before exploring Machu Picchu. Meanwhile, avoid alcohol and physical exercise to help your body slowly adjust to the thinner air.
*Entrance tickets: If you’re traveling independently, you can buy individual entrance tickets, though you should note that you’ll be required to hire a local guide before entering the site. If you book a tour package through an operator, entrance tickets should be included. All entry tickets are timed, allowing entrance on the hour, and you’re allowed to stay at the site for up to four hours.
*Bring: Water and a rain jacket, even if it looks like a beautiful sunny day. And speaking of sun, remember that the ozone layer (臭氧层) over Peru is compromised. That, combined with the elevation (海拔), makes the sun extremely strong, so wear a hat and use high SPF sunscreen.
*Don’t bring: Drones, walking sticks, trekking poles or umbrellas since they’re all prohibited at Machu Picchu. Travelers who require sticks for mobility can bring them in but only with protective rubber tips over the ends.
16．Andy is a college student majoring in archaeology. He is also a keen lover of extreme sports and a seasoned hiker eager to explore the unbeaten track. Now he is considering hiking to Machu Picchu this Christmas. Which of the following routes is he most likely to choose
A．The express Salkantay Trek. B．The Inca Trail.
C．The Apus Peru Trek. D．The Choquequrao Trek.
17．Which of the following information is TRUE for travelers to Machu Piccu
A．Vigorous exercise isn’t recommended during the hike for fear of altitude sickness.
B．Visitors should bring rain jackets or umbrellas due to the changeable weather there.
C．Visitors can enter the site anytime during the opening hours and stay for 4 hours.
D．Tour guide services are necessary for individual and group visitors to enter the site.
18．The underlined word “compromised” can be best replaced by .
A．strengthened B．harmed C．detected D．neutralized
（2023上·上海·高三上海市育才中学校考一模）About Mobile Phone Sterilizer:
Do you know there are more bacteria on the phone than on the toilet seat cover, toilet doorhandle, and shopping mall counters The survey shows there are 120,000 bacteria per square centimeter of the mobile phone, which can cause pneumonia, respiratory diseases, and other unknown countless types of bacteria harmful to the human body. It is obvious that the breeding of bacteria is almost inevitable if the phone is not cleaned in time with professional phone sterilization tools.
To protect your health, our company develops this multifunctional mobile phone sterilizer to reduce the bacteria of phones. The mobile phone sterilizer is a patented green item, especially suitable for iPhone & Samsung.
Characters:
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Disinfection completely: more than 99.9% bacteria are eliminated
Disinfection widely: by the ways of ultraviolet and ozone
Universal application: Suitable for various types and sizes of phones, and digital products,jewelry accessories, etc.
Convenient to use: the product is compact and lightweight, portable use at home, in the office and out for travel
Security: 5 voltage power supply, enhance product safety
How to use:
Connect phone sterilizer with power by USB line and charger;
Put the phone into the case, and close the lid tightly;
Turn on ON/OFF button, and the power light will work;
Turn on sterilization button, and working light will work. After six minutes, sterilization will stop automatically.
Routine Care:
Please remove the batteries when not using the product for a long time.
Do not place it directly in damp condition or in the sun.
Please put it in ventilated and dry environment.
Do not crack or extrude(挤压).
After-sales Services:
1. Service promise: six months guarantee from the original date of purchase.
2. Warranty:
Electrical fault caused by non-artificial reason
Loss of function caused by non-artificial reason
Product appearance problems after using, no warranty
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19．The Mobile Phone Sterilizer is a device used to ________.
A．charge your mobile phone
B．protect your mobile phone
C．remove bacteria from your mobile phone
D．repair your mobile phone
20．The following are the features of the Mobile Phone Sterilizer except that ________.
A．it is convenient to be carried
B．it needs an extra 5 voltage power supply
C．it is environmentally friendly
D．most of the bacteria can be killed by it
21．Which of the following is true according to the passage
A．The toilet seat cover has more bacteria than the mobile phone.
B．You needn’t separate the batteries from the Sterilizer if it’s not used for long.
C．You don’t have to press the OFF button when sterilization is over.
D．The Mobile Phone Sterilizer is only suitable for iPhone & Samsung.
（2023上·上海·高三上海交大附中校考一模）
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charging, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio About this item ● RICHERA UDIOE XPERIENCE — The Apple-designed H2 chip helps to create more intelligent noise cancellation and deeply immersive sound. The low-distortion, custom-built driver delivers crisp, clear high notes and full, rich bass in stunning definition. ● NEXT-LEVEL ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION — Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation for dramatically less noise when you want to focus. Transparency mode lets you hear the world around you, and Adaptive Audio seamlessly blends Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode for the best listening experience in any environment. ● CUSTOMIZABLE FIT — Includes four pairs of silicone tips (XS, S, M, L) to fit a wide range of ears and provide all-day comfort. The tips create an acoustic seal to help keep out noise and secure AirPods Pro in place. ● DUST, SWEAT, AND WATER RESISTANT — Both AirPods Pro and the MagSafe Charging Case are IP54 dust,
sweat, and water resistant, so you can listen comfortably in more conditions. ● PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO — With sound that suits your unique ear shape along with dynamic head tracking, AirPods Pro deliver an immersive listening experience that places sound all around you. You can also listen to select songs, shows, and movies in Dolby Atmos. ● AMORE CAPABLE CASE — Keep track of AirPods Pro with Precision Finding and a built-in speaker. A lanyard loop helps keep your AirPods Pro close. Charge with an Apple Watch or MagSafe charger, USB-C charge cable, or Qi-certified charger. ● MAGICAL EXPERIENCE — Conversation Awareness intelligently switches AirPods Pro into Transparency mode and lowers your media volume—so it’s easier to interact with people nearby when you choose to. Summon Siri with a simple “Hey Siri” or just “Siri”. AirPods Pro connect to your devices in a tap, pause music when you take them out, and seamlessly switch to the device you’re using. You can even share a song or show between two sets of AirPods. ● A HIGHER LEVEL OF CONTROL — Manage playback functions from the stem with touch control. Swipe up or down to
adjust volume, press to play and pause music or mute and unmute yourself on calls, and press twice to end calls. And hold the stem to switch between listening modes. ● LONG BATTERY LIFE — Get up to 6 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled. And get up to 30 hours of total listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled, using the case.
22．Where can you most probably find the above information about Apple AirPods Pro
A．On a product-review website. B．On Apple’s official website.
C．On a travel website. D．On a shopping website.
23．How many people gave Apple AirPods Pro a star rating lower than 5
A．About 340. B．About 20. C．About 36. D．About 56.
24．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the above information
A．Transparency mode creates more intelligent noise cancellation in stunning definition.
B．Apple AirPods Pro offers tips of 4 sizes to cater to different needs and ensure security.
C．You can press to mute and unmute yourself on calls and switch between listening modes.
D．Conversation Awareness automatically pauses music when you interact with people nearby.
（2023上·上海·高三上海中学校考一模）Superb Spring Gardens
Sunshine on your face, the scent of blossom in the air, the dreamy song of a blackbird.What better way to while away a spring day than in a country garden filled with flowers like magnolia, rhododendron, primula, iris, daffodils or bluebells Here are a four of the best.
LONDON The Savili Garden Egham, Surrey. Open daily. Part of the Windsor Great Park estate, with one of the country’s finest plant collections. Aptly named Spring Wood is planted with magnolia and rhododendron, including many Loderi hybrids, the YORKSHIRE The Hirnalayan Garden Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire. Open daily from 12 April. Set in a valley between Harrogate and Ripon, this garden features hundreds of native Himalayan plants in a setting that is perhaps as close as you can get to being
flowers of which are deliciously scented, while the Azalea Walk is at its peak in mid to late May. Brilliant for families with a great cafe, too. windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en in an actual Himalayan valley - especially on a misty morning. Many of the rhododendrons are wild species, collected and grown from seed and now in their mature prime. 01765 658009, himalayangarden.com
SCOTLAND Arduaine Garden Near Oban, Argyll. Open daily from 1 April. Set on Scotland’s west coast amid stunning scenery, this beautiful garden benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream. Now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, the historic garden featured over 200 rhododendrons by the 1920s, which are still spring highlights, as are stands of primula and iris. But the real stars are the stretches of colourful and jaw-droppingly beautiful Himalayan plants. 01852 200366, nationaltrust.org.uk/arduain-garden WALES Bodnant Garden Near Colwyn Bay, Clwyd. Open daily. Rightly considered one of the UK’s finest gardens, Bodnant springs to life with pools of daffodils in Old Park Meadow, along with national collections of magnolia and rhododendron.Extensive plantings of cherry fill the garden with sweet scent in mid-spring, alongside plentiful bluebells. For these weeks from mid-May, thefamous Laburnum Arch, a long walkway with golden-yellow flowers, alone is worth a visit to experience it. 01492 650460, nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden
25．The purpose of this page is to _________.
A．introduce the beauty of the superb spring gardens in the UK
B．urge garden lovers to visit the websites of the four gardens
C．promote different regions in the UK by introducing their gardens
D．advertise four spring gardens and encourage visits to them
26．Born in London and a rhododendron lover, Sally has always been longing to visit Himalaya in person someday. She’s also fascinated by Himalayan plants. Which garden will she most probably visit during April
A．The Savill Garden B．The Himalayan Garden
C．Arduaine Garden D．Bodnant Garden
27．Which of the following statements is true
A．All four gardens boast magnolia and rhododendron.
B．Two gardens are open to the public only during April.
C．The National Trust takes care of two of the four gardens.
D．Tourists can call to know more about the four gardens.
（2023上·上海·高三上海市进才中学校考阶段练习）
HKUWW Undergraduate Student Exchange-Programme
The HKU Worldwide Undergraduate Student Exchange Programme (HKUWW) provides exchange places from partner institutions (or host institutions) of the University for one or two semester(s). Applications to HKUWW should be made via the International Affairs Office (IAO). After an HKUWW applicant has been offered a place at a particular host, institution, the applicant will be nominated by IAO to the host institution and instructed to submit an application to the institution for admission to the exchange programme.
Apply Now!
The application starts on April 28, 2023
Eligibility Criteria (合格标准)
1.Non-final year students:
a) those enrolling in the second-to-last or last semester in the current year are NOT allowed to apply；
and
b) Year 2 or above students will be given higher placement priority than Year 1 students
2.Not joined any previous semester exchange programmes or special visiting programmes organized by IAO, faculties or departments
3.Good academic standing:
a) students with a CGPA of 3.0 or above have a relatively higher chance of getting a placement in the programme
b) have at least a TOEFL score of 80 or an IELTS overall score of 6.5
4.Supported by the applicant’s faculty
5.Outgoing and eager to meet new challenges
6.Ready to be an ambassador of HKU
7.Willing to share exchange experiences after the study
Exchange Placement
All applications are reviewed carefully according to students' academic performance, personal statement English proficiency level, major as well as the host institutions' requirements.
● Student who receives an offer from HKU Worldwide Student Exchange Programme should indicate on the system whether he/she accepts or declines the exchange offer.
● Student who receives an offer from the Faculty/Department should accept the offer through the respective Faculty/Department.
How to Accept the Exchange Offer
Step 1-Pay HK$ 2,000 Deposit
1.Follow Deposit Payment Instructions to pay the HK$ 2, 000 deposit
·Remember to save the payment proof
·Bank drafts or personal cheques are not acceptable
2.No refund can be arranged if students withdraw from programme safer acceptance
Step 2-Read the Letter of Acceptance and Fill in Reply Slip
1.Read the Letter of Acceptance carefully
2.Complete Reply Slip (Page 4)
·Check and make sure all personal information is submitted accurately
·Type-written electronic signature is not acceptable
Step 3-Accept Offer through the Application System
1.Login to the Outgoing Application System and choose the correct application.
2.Upload the file (Letter of Acceptance) to the system
3.On the system, click “Accept” the green button to accept the offer
28．The passage is most likely to be taken from .
A．a travel magazine B．an advertising leaflet
C．a college website D．an application system
29．Who might be eligible for the HKU WW programme
A．Vicky, who has prior experience with IAO to Australia with good academic placement.
B．Shawn, an enthusiastic extrovert who has contributed to the school for the past 4 years.
C．Beth, who is thrilled about foreign culture despite undesirable academic performance.
D．Ron, a dedicated student councilmember with recommendation from faculty staff.
30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Applicants should prepare in advance the required sum of deposit in the form of cheques.
B．As long as an applicant is offered a place at an institution, his offer will be secured.
C．A student with a CGPA of 3.5 and a TOEFL score of 95 is sure to get a placement.
D．To receive an offer an applicant has to go through several steps and pay a deposit
参考答案：
1．B 2．C 3．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三本书的大概内容。
1．推理判断题。根据内容可知Dead Good Detectives讲的是和朋友冒险的故事；Totty讲的是海洋动物的故事；而Fact Book of The Month: Aliens讲的是与外星生命有关的内容，由此可推知，儿童和青少年是本专栏的目标读者。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据Fact Book of The Month: Aliens部分中“Ever wondered what incredible creatures might live beyond our planet This mind-blowing book teaches you everything about the search for alien lifeforms in our solar system and beyond.(有没有想过在我们的星球之外生活着什么不可思议的生物？这本令人兴奋的书教你在太阳系内外寻找外星生命形式的一切)”可知，约翰爱上了地球之外发生的事情，他很可能会买Fact Book of The Month: Aliens。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据Totty部分中“To find his home, Totty the turtle goes on an impressive adventure with the help of his friends, and has different obstacles to overcome. He wakes up with a plastic bag stuck around his neck, swims through an oil spill and gets caught in a fishing net. My favourite part was when his friend, the whale, helped him out of the garbage mountain, and he was rescued by the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. If you like sea animals and care for the environment then this is a good book for you!(为了找到他的家，乌龟托蒂在朋友的帮助下进行了一次令人印象深刻的冒险，并且有不同的障碍需要克服。他醒来时发现脖子上缠着一个塑料袋，他游过了漏油点，却被渔网缠住了。我最喜欢的部分是他的朋友，鲸鱼，帮助他走出垃圾山，他被海龟救援中心救了出来。如果你喜欢海洋动物，关心环境，那么这是一本很适合你的书！)”可知，《托蒂》的主旨是展示人类行为如何影响海洋生物。故选D。
4．C 5．D 6．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要是一则关于为国家地理学会捐款的告示，介绍了这个组织的目的以及捐款的好处。
4．推理判断题。根据文中“We’ve built a sustainable, innovative business model that allows us to invest every dollar you donate directly to our Explorers and programs.(我们已经建立了一个可持续的、创新的商业模式，使我们能够将您捐赠的每一美元直接投资于我们的探索者和项目)”以及“Your generous contribution will immediately go to work supporting the things you care passionately about — not operating costs.(您的慷慨捐助将立即用于支持您热衷的事情，而不是运营成本)”可推知，上述网页旨在为国家地理学会吸引捐款。故选
C。
5．细节理解题。根据文中“You give an amount and your company donates the same. Double your impact by exploring your employer’s matching gift programs.(你捐出一笔钱，你的公司也会捐出同样的钱。通过探索雇主的配对礼物计划来扩大你的影响力)”可知，如果你的捐款是原来的两倍，你可以试试公司的配对礼物计划。故选D。
6．细节理解题。根据文中“When you support the National Geographic Society, not only are you supporting your passion for the planet, but you also help protect its wonder. You ensure our mission lives on so we can continue exploring the planet, saving wildlife, protecting our ocean, empowering the world’s most innovative scientists to help solve the planet’s mysteries and challenges, and preserving our ancient heritage (遗产) for future generations.(当你支持国家地理学会时，你不仅支持你对地球的热情，而且还帮助保护了它的奇迹。你们确保我们的使命得以延续，这样我们才能继续探索地球，拯救野生动物，保护海洋，让世界上最具创新精神的科学家帮助解决地球上的谜团和挑战，并为子孙后代保护我们的古老遗产)”可知，国家地理学会致力于保护自然。故选B。
7．C 8．B 9．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍保持平衡对我们的益处以及一些锻炼平衡的方法。
7．细节理解题。由文章左边第二段“ According to George Locker, a long-term practitioner of tai chi, a loss of balance is a medical problem that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its effects.(根据长期练习太极的乔治·洛克的说法，失去平衡是一个医学问题，尽管有影响，但不能用药物或手术来治疗。)”可知，乔治·洛克认为缺乏平衡是一个没有任何医学解决方案的问题。故选C项。
8．细节理解题。由文章右边Medium Level段中“For this movement, start from standing and take a big step forwards, bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor. Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position.(在这个动作中，从站立开始，向前迈出一大步，弯曲前腿，直到你的后膝刚好擦过地板。然后将前腿推开，回到站立姿势。)”可知，B项图片描述了上述的动作。故选B项。
9．推理判断题。由文章左边最后一段“Whatever activity you choose the lesson is to work on your balance before you need to. not after it becomes an issue. (无论你选择什么活动，课程都是在你需要之前努力训练保持平衡，而不是在它成为一个问题之后再去锻炼。)”可知，尽早锻炼平衡能力是明智的选择。故选D项。
10．D 11．C 12．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。这是一篇联合航空公司的飞行员和空乘人员招聘广告。
10．推理判断题。根据标题“Take Off with Historic Hiring Growth(以历史性的招聘增长起飞)”和第二段“We are so happy to have you fly with us. I’m sure you’ve thought about United as a way to travel, and with over 95,000 employees and growing, our company is also the center for rewarding careers.(我们很高兴你能和我们一起飞行。我相信你认为美联航是一种旅行方式，我们拥有95,000多名员工，而且还在不断增长，我们公司也是有回报的职业发展中心。)”可知，文章的目的是为联合航空公司招聘飞行员和空乘人员做广告。故选D。
11．细节理解题。根据第六段第二句“Many of our employees have taken on new roles in different departments throughout their tenure (聘用期), which we support to develop and invest in our workforce.(我们的许多员工在任职期间在不同的部门担任了新的角色，我们支持员工队伍的发展和投资。)”可知，员工在任职期间可以在不同的部门担任了新角色，“员工必须在整个任期内保持他们的职位”错误。故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据第七段第三句“Calibrate is our full-time, paid apprenticeship program for those wanting to go into aircraft maintenance and other technical operational roles.(Calibrate是我们的全职带薪学徒计划，适合那些想要进入飞机维修和其他技术操作角色的人。)”可知，全日制带薪学徒计划最适合那些想成为技术人员的人。故选A。
13．C 14．B 15．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了给人小费的新规定及一些行业的小费新规定。
13．细节理解题。根据第一段“The pandemic has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some haven’t been able to do their jobs at all, while others don’t interact with customers the same way. In either case, tips dried up, causing a lot of people to suffer. Meanwhile, many customers felt the need to tip more because of the new risks and hardships that essential service workers suddenly faced.”（这场新冠疫情对那些为小费而工作的人来说尤其艰难。一些人根本无法完成他们的工作，而另一些人则不以同样的方式与客户互动。无论哪种情况，小费都干涸了，导致很多人受苦。与此同时，由于服务人员突然面临新的风险和困难，许多顾客觉得有必要增加小费。）可知，建议制定新的小费规则，因为一些旧的标准现在已经无法帮助一些服务工作者。故选C项。
14．细节理解题。根据Think outside the (cash) box.中“You can also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesn’t permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names.”（当公司或你的预算不允许给小费时，你也可以用感谢信或自制的礼物作为“小费”。考虑在网上写一篇评论，一定要提到名字。）可知，强烈建议在网上写一篇评论来表达感激之情，这项陈述是正确的。ACD选项均与原文实意不符。故选B项。
15．推理判断题。根据Restaurant workers部分“Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine in, and 10 to 15 percent on
takeout or delivery orders. ”（小费：堂食时为15％至20%，外卖或外卖订单为10％至15%。）可知，订外卖需要给工作人员小费，Michael做法错误。根据 Package delivery drivers 部分“And FedEx prohibits employee s from accepting cash or cash equivalents ( such as gift cards ).”（联邦快递禁止员工接受现金或现金等价物，如礼品卡。）可知，无需给联邦快递员工小费，Susan做法错误。根据Flower delivery drivers 部分“You can’t assume the gift giver already tipped, so if you’re lucky enough to get such a delivery, pass the goodwill along in the form of a tip.”（你不能假设送礼者已经给小费了，所以如果你有幸收到这样的快递，请以小费的形式传递善意。）可知，需要给送花人小费，而不是给园丁小费， Brittany做法错误。根据Ride - share drivers 部分“Tip :15 to 20 percent .”（小费：15％到20%）可知，需要给司机15％到20％的小费。即＄15*15%=$2.25/$15*20%=3$。 所以根据推荐的规则，Steven在给小费方面做得最好。故选B项。
16．D 17．D 18．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了去马丘比丘旅游的一些攻略。
16．推理判断题。根据题干可知，Andy是一个主修考古学的大学生，他喜欢极限运动，他还是一位经验丰富的徒步旅行者。根据“Hiking to Machu Picchu”下面第三段的“Travelers interested in archaeology should consider the Choquequirao Trek with a Machu Picchu extension. This itinerary includes spectacular hiking in the less-traveled steep Apurimac Canyon and exploration of the Choquequirao archaeological site before heading for Machu Picchu.(对考古感兴趣的旅行者应该考虑马丘比丘延伸出来的Choquequirao Trek。这一行程包括在人迹罕至的、陡峭的阿普里马克峡谷进行壮观的徒步旅行，以及在前往马丘比丘之前探索Choquequirao考古遗址。)”可知，Choquequirao有考古遗址，而且在前往马丘比丘的途中需要经过人迹罕至的、陡峭的峡谷，这些能够满足Andy的考古和进行极限运动的爱好，所以他最有可能选择Choquequirao Trek。故选D。
17．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“If you’re traveling independently, you can buy individual entrance tickets, though you should note that you’ll be required to hire a local guide before entering the site. If you book a tour package through an travel agency, all services should be included.(如果你是独自旅行，你可以购买个人门票，尽管你应该注意，在进入景点之前，你需要雇用一名当地导游。如果你通过旅行社预订了旅游套餐，那么所有服务都应包括在内。)”可知，个人购买门票时被要求雇用当地导游，而购买旅行套餐的人享受所有服务。可知“导游服务对于个人和团体游客都是有必要的”是正确的。故选D。
18．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段中的“That, combined with the elevation, makes the sun extremely strong, so wear a hat and use high SPF sunscreen.(再加上海拔高度，那会使得太阳非常强烈，所以戴上帽子，使用防晒系数高的防晒霜。)”可知，这里的阳光强烈，所以紫外线强度高，由此可知，这里的用来吸收紫外线的臭氧层遭到破坏，所以不足以抵挡紫外线。因此推断compromised表示“受到损害”，与harmed的意思最为接
近。故选B。
19．C 20．B 21．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，为一款手机消毒器做广告，介绍了其特点、使用方式、日程护理、售后服务。
19．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To protect your health, our company develops this multifunctional mobile phone sterilizer to reduce the bacteria of phones. (为了保护您的健康，我们公司开发了这种多功能手机消毒器，以减少手机中的细菌。)”可知，这款手机消毒器是一种用来消除手机细菌的设备。故选C。
20．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The mobile phone sterilizer is a patented green item, especially suitable for iPhone & Samsung. (这款手机消毒器是一种获得专利的绿色产品，特别适合iPhone和三星。)”以及“Characters”下面的“Disinfection completely: more than 99.9% bacteria are eliminated (完全消毒：99.9%以上的细菌被消除)”“Convenient to use: the product is compact and lightweight, portable use at home, in the office and out for travel (使用方便：该产品小巧轻便，可在家中、办公室和外出旅行时携带使用)”“Security: 5 voltage power supply, enhance product safety (安全：5V电源，增强产品安全性)”可知，这款手机消毒器非常环保，能消除99.9%以上的细菌，小巧轻便且便于携带，5V电源，选项A、C、D均正确，它并不需要额外的5V电源，B项错误。故选B。
21．细节理解题。根据“How to use”下面的“Turn on sterilization button, and working light will work. After six minutes, sterilization will stop automatically. (打开杀菌按钮，工作灯亮起。六分钟后，灭菌将自动停止。)”可知，杀菌结束后会自动停止，不需要按关闭按钮，所以C项正确。其他三项均与文章内容不符。故选C。
22．D 23．D 24．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了苹果无线耳机AirPods的相关信息。
22．推理判断题。根据图表中“Currently unavailable We don’t know when or if this item will be back in stock.(目前无货。我们不知道这个商品何时或是否会重新有货。)”和“Customer reviews(顾客评价)”可知，文中有商品库存信息和客户对产品的评价。由此推知，我们这些信息可能出自购物网站。故选D项。
23．细节理解题。根据图表中“Customer reviews(顾客评价)”下“401 global ratings(全球401人评级)”和柱状图所示可知，评价低于5星的人占14%。所以给苹果AirPods Pro的评分低于5星的人有：401×14%≈56人。故选D项。
24．细节理解题。根据USTOMIZABLE FIT部分中“Includes four pairs of silicone tips (XS, S, M, L) to fit a wide range of ears and provide all-day comfort. The tips create an acoustic seal to help keep out noise and secure AirPods Pro in place.(包括四对硅胶耳尖(XS, S, M, L)，以适应各种各样的耳朵，并提供全天舒适。耳机尖形
成了一个隔音层，帮助隔绝噪音，并将AirPods Pro固定在适当的位置。)”可知，Apple AirPods Pro提供4种尺寸的耳尖，用来满足不同的需求，并固定耳机以确保其安全性。故选B项。
25．D 26．B 27．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个春日里最好的花园。
25．推理判断题。根据第一段“Sunshine on your face, the scent of blossom in the air, the dreamy song of a blackbird. What better way to while away a spring day than in a country garden filled with flowers like magnolia, rhododendron, primula, iris, daffodils or bluebells Here are a four of the best. (阳光照在你的脸上，空气中弥漫着花香，还有画眉鸟梦幻般的歌声。还有什么比在盛开着木兰、杜鹃花、报春花、鸢尾花、水仙花或风信子的乡村花园中消磨春日更好的方式呢 这里有四个最好的)”以及下文四个花园的介绍可推知，这个页面的目的是为四个春天的花园做广告，鼓励人们去参观。故选D。
26．细节理解题。根据The Hirnalayan Garden 中的“Set in a valley between Harrogate and Ripon, this garden features hundreds of native Himalayan plants in a setting that is perhaps as close as you can get to being in an actual Himalayan valley - especially on a misty morning. Many of the rhododendrons are wild species, collected and grown from seed and now in their mature prime. (这座花园坐落在哈罗盖特和里彭之间的山谷中，以数百种喜马拉雅原生植物为特色，它的环境可能是你在真正的喜马拉雅山谷中所能得到的，尤其是在一个雾蒙蒙的早晨。许多杜鹃花是野生物种，从种子收集和生长，现在处于成熟的黄金时期)”可知，对Himalayan plants感兴趣的Sally最有可能去参观The Himalayan Garden。故选B。
27．细节理解题。根据Arduaine Garden 中的“nationaltrust.org.uk/arduain-garden”和Bodnant Garden 中的“nationaltrust.org.uk/arduain-garden”可知，四个花园中有两个花园是由The National Trust管理的。故选C。
28．C 29．D 30．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍香港大学全球本科生交换生计划。
28．推理判断题。由文章第一段“The HKU Worldwide Undergraduate Student Exchange Programme (HKUWW) provides exchange places from partner institutions (or host institutions) of the University for one or two semester(s). Applications to HKUWW should be made via the International Affairs Office (IAO). After an HKUWW applicant has been offered a place at a particular host, institution, the applicant will be nominated by IAO to the host institution and instructed to submit an application to the institution for admission to the exchange programme.(香港大学全球本科生交换计划（HKUWW）提供一至两个学期的合作院校（或主办院校）交换名额。应通过国际事务办公室（IAO）向HKUWW提出申请。香港大学的申请人获某一主办院校录取后，
国际学生事务处会提名该申请人到该主办院校，并指示该申请人向该院校提交申请，申请修读交换课程。)”可知，这篇文章主要介绍香港大学全球本科生交换生计划，所以文章可能来自于大学网站。故选C项。
29．细节理解题。由文章Eligibility Criteria中“Good academic standing(Good academic standing良好的学术排名)”以及“Supported by the applicant’s faculty(由申请人的教员支持)”可知，D项Ron, a dedicated student councilmember with recommendation from faculty staff.(罗恩是一位敬业的学生委员，得到了教职员工的推荐。)是有资格申请该计划的。故选D项。
30．细节理解题。由文章中How to Accept the Exchange Offer中“Step 1-Pay HK$2,000 Deposit(步骤1-支付港币 2000保证金)”、“Step 2-Read the Letter of Acceptance and Fill in Reply Slip(步骤2-阅读接受通知书并填写回复单)”以及“Step 3-Accept Offer through the Application System(步骤3-通过申请系统接受提供的名额)”可知，要想获得录取通知书，申请人必须经过几个步骤并支付定金。故选D项。