练1 细节理解题——直接信息理解题
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外刊原味1 体裁:记叙文 主题语境:社会服务与人际沟通 难度:★★☆☆ @ USA TODAY
Talking with Larry Miles, owner of La Unique Books and Cultural Center in Camden, New Jersey, is like listening to history. Since 1991, his store has been more than a place to buy books—it’s a spot to learn African and African American history. Yet Miles fears La Unique might soon be history.
“It’s been tough, really tough,” admitted the 88-year-old, who insists his work is unfinished. “I’m going to be 101, 102 at least. I have time.” He has launched a $20,000 GoFundMe campaign to keep the store going, replenish (补充) stock, repair his building, and create a place where Camden’s youth can learn about the culture and history shaping their lives.
The 6th Street storefront offers books, African-inspired jewelry, and educational videos. Behind it lies Miles’ impressive collection of African art and artifacts. Downstairs there is a reading room with a kitchen that once hosted book clubs, and a 70-seat theater in the back held film screenings and poetry readings.
But like other independent bookstores, La Unique struggles to survive against online retailers and e-readers. Lower sales limit stock, and Miles has been frustrated at lacking support from local schools and colleges. He urges them to source books through him, host events, and bring students to view his collections.
Lifelong resident Lindsey calls the store “astonishing”, noting Camden’s “grand past and future” remains undiscovered.
Miles dreams of opening a Camden museum for his artifacts to teach youth their roots from Africa to Europe to the Americas. “Schools aren’t using available tools to teach history,” he said. “I firmly believe in teaching American, African American, and African history to know where you came from, and how you got here.”
Miles felt a calling to do more than a profit. “Camden needs places to learn its own and African American history”, he said. “The city needs to give people, especially youth, something to be proud of by showing what is here to honor.”
1.What is the main purpose of Miles’ GoFundMe campaign
A. To expand sales. B. To support schools.
C. To save cultural-educational bookstore. D. To pay for the maintenance.
2.What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Educational materials and exhibit. B. Art collection and event spaces.
C. Multi-functional cultural spaces. D. Arrangement of the store rooms.
3.Why is Miles upset with schools
A. He has no access to their events. B. They overlook his resources.
C. They reject cooperation requests. D. He makes low profits.
4.What is Miles’ fundamental mission
A. Teaching roots, building pride. B. Promoting cultural diversity.
C. Opening a Camden museum. D. Fighting online stores.
(2025·唐山二模) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:科学研究 难度:★★★☆☆
Birds migrate for different reasons, often traveling long distances in search of food and better living conditions. In this experiment, you’ll use food to see if you can create a model bird migration.
Experimental Procedure
Finding a Place to Feed the Birds
You’ll need to find a place where there are large groups of birds that you can feed bread to. There should be at least 15 birds at the location you choose and make sure bird feeding is allowed.
Preparing for the Experiment
1.Before going to the bird-feeding location, tear one loaf of bread into pieces the size of a quarter coin.
2.Put one-third of the pieces into one plastic bag, and the remaining two-thirds into the second plastic bag.
Doing the Experiment
1.Setup:
*Position two bird feeders 20 feet apart, each inside a marked circle.
*Position the two bird feeders 10 feet or closer to the birds.
*Assign two bird counters and one person to handle the stopwatch.
2.Feeding & Counting: At “Go”, both feeders start throwing bread steadily within their circles. Every 2 minutes, the stopwatch holder calls “Time”, and bird counters record the number of birds in each circle.
3.Continuation: Repeat the process until bird feeder #1 runs out of bread. Feeder #2 continues feeding while counts continue every 2 minutes.
4.Final Counts: Stop when feeder #2 runs out of bread.
5.Repetition: Conduct the experiment two more times, either on different days or at locations with the same bird type.
Table 1 When Both Bird Feeders Have Bread
Number of Birds in Circle at
Minute 2 Minute 4 Minute 6 Minute 8 Average
Bird Feeder #1
Bird Feeder #2
Table 2 When Only Bird Feeder #2 Has Bread
Number of Birds in Circle at
Minute 2 Minute 4 Minute 6 Minute 8 Average
Bird Feeder #1
Bird Feeder #2
Analyzing the Data (download pdf)
5.What is the text about
A. A data analysis. B. A migration survey.
C. A research result. D. A science experiment.
6.How far apart are the bird feeders while doing the experiment
A. 5 feet. B. 10 feet. C. 20 feet. D. 30 feet.
7.How is the average for Feeder #2 in Table 2 likely to be
A. Higher than Feeder #2 in Table 1. B. The same as Feeder #2 in Table 1.
C. The same as Feeder #1 in Table 2. D. Lower than Feeder #1 in Table 2.
(2025·青岛三模) 体裁:记叙文 主题语境:旅行 难度:★★☆☆☆
When I was young, my family treated every vacation as a lesson in culture. We skipped beaches and amusement parks, heading instead to castles, museums, and ancient ruins. I remember being ten, standing before a 500-year-old painting, secretly wishing I were at a swimming pool.
As an adult, I carried on this tradition. When planning trips, I gathered guidebooks, eager to explore every cultural site. I felt it was my duty to absorb as much as possible about the places I visited. This mindset shaped my travels, yet it often made them tense and hurried. I was constantly rushing from one landmark to another, trying to stuff in facts and history, frequently forgetting to simply appreciate the moment.
However, everything changed on a short trip to Bequia, a small island in the Caribbean. I arrived with the usual expectations but soon realized there were no famous museums or historic landmarks to explore. Instead, there were peaceful beaches, calm crystal-clear waters, and warm, welcoming locals. At first, this felt unfamiliar and even disappointing. I grew restless with boredom, struggling to fill my days with the kind of meaningful activities I was used to.
As the days passed, I gradually let go of the need to “do something important”. I began to delight in simple pleasures: reading books purely for enjoyment, wandering along the sandy shore without a plan, and watching the ocean waves roll in without overthinking their meaning. For the first time, I felt truly relaxed. I experienced the quiet joy of simply being present, free from pressure or expectations.
By the end of my stay, I understood something vital: travel doesn’t always have to be about learning or sightseeing. Sometimes, its greatest gift is found in embracing the moment and enabling yourself to experience stillness. I returned home with a fresh insight that true travel is not just about discovering the world outside, but also about uncovering a deeper peace within.
8.How did the author find the travel in his childhood
A. In line with his interests. B. Centered on family bonds.
C. More like a cultural duty. D. Filled with expectations.
9.Why did the author feel uneasy when he arrived at Bequia
A. The island was small and crowded. B. There were no expected landmarks.
C. It was hard to communicate with locals. D. He hadn’t planned his daily activities in advance.
10.What did the trip to Bequia help the author realize
A. Short trips bring less comfort. B. Planning ensures perfect vacations.
C. Culture is more powerful than nature. D. True travel includes moments of stillness.
11.What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. A Childhood of Cultural Travel B. The Journey Without a Guidebook
C. Memories of Museums and Castles D. The Search for Meaningful Journeys
练1
88岁店主拉里·迈尔斯为拯救卡姆登文化地标书店发起众筹,旨在保存兼具历史教育、艺术展示与社区活动的多功能文化空间,以唤醒青年对非裔及本土文化根源的自豪感。
1.C 直接信息理解题。第二段提到,筹款用于维持书店运营(keep the store going)、补充库存(replenish stock),修复建筑(repair his building),为卡姆登青年创建一个学习文化历史的场所(create a place where Camden’s youth can learn about the culture and history)。选项C涵盖上述目的。
2.C 段落大意题。第三段通过空间顺序(storefront→behind→downstairs→back theater)依次描述四个功能区,涵盖:商品区(书籍/珠宝/音像)、藏品区(非洲艺术展品)、阅读室(社区书友会)和剧院(电影/诗歌朗诵活动)。选项C “Multi-functional cultural spaces(多功能文化空间)”是对该段内容的最佳概括——无论是店面的售卖与展示、楼下的阅读、后方的放映与朗诵,本质上都是书店作为多功能文化空间(教育+展览+社区+艺术活动)的体现。
3.B 综合信息理解题。第四段提到迈尔斯“lacking support from local schools and colleges(缺乏学校和大学支持)”,并呼吁学校“source books through him ... bring students to view his collections”,可见他不满的是学校忽视其提供的三大资源:①书籍采购渠道(source books);②活动承办能力(host events);③教育参观资源(view collections),故B项正确。
4.A 综合信息理解题。由第六段可知,迈尔斯坚信应教授非裔历史以知来处(teach youth their roots、teaching American, African American, and African history to know where you came from);又由第七段可知,他强调城市需通过展示值得敬重的事物,让青年获得自豪感(give people, especially youth, something to be proud of by showing what is here to honor),由此可知“教授根源,建立自豪感”是其终极使命。
积累
重点词 calling n.使命感;强烈愿望;责任感
派生词 (un-+finish+-ed)unfinished adj.未做完的;未完成的
熟词 生僻义 source熟义:n.来源;原始资料 生僻义:vt. (从……)获得
本文主要介绍了一个关于鸟类迁徙的科学实验,包括实验目的、实验过程、数据记录和分析方法。
5.D 主旨大意题。 文章开头提到“In this experiment, you’ll use food to see if you can create a model bird migration.”(在这个实验中,你将使用食物来尝试创建一个鸟类迁徙模型),这直接表明文章与实验相关。主体部分详细列出了实验步骤,如Preparing for the Experiment(实验准备)和Doing the Experiment (做实验),包括材料准备、位置设置、计时和计数方法等。结尾提到“Analyzing the Data”,由此推出文章是科学实验。故选D。
6.C 直接信息理解题。文章在Doing the Experiment部分的Setup中明确指定了喂鸟器之间的距离Position two bird feeders 20 feet apart (将两个喂鸟器相距20英尺放置)。 由此可知,做实验时,2个喂鸟器相距20英尺。故选C。
干扰项:B项 10 feet。文章提到“Position the two bird feeders 10 feet or closer to the birds.”(将两个喂鸟器放置在距离鸟类10英尺或更近的位置)。但10英尺是喂鸟器与鸟类的距离,不是喂鸟器之间的距离。注意题干问的是“喂鸟器之间有多远”。
7.A 推理判断题。根据Doing the Experiment部分可知,表1记录的是两个喂鸟器都有面包时的情况,鸟类可能分散在两个喂鸟器间;而表2记录的是Feeder #1的面包耗尽后,只有Feeder #2有面包时的情况。由此可推测,表2中的Feeder #2因持续投喂,会吸引更多鸟类,平均数量应高于表1中两喂鸟器都有食物时的Feeder #2的平均值。故选A。
积累
派生词 (continue+-ation)continuation n.继续;连续;持续
语块 ①in search of寻找 ②tear ... into pieces把……撕成碎片
本文主要讲述作者从童年到成年执着于文化旅行,最终在贝基亚岛学会享受旅行中的宁静时刻。
8.C 推理判断题。首段提到作者的家庭将度假视为“文化课”(treated every vacation as a lesson in culture),目的地选择城堡、博物馆和古迹,而非娱乐场所(skipped beaches and amusement parks)。作者十岁时面对古画却渴望去游泳池(secretly wishing I were at a swimming pool)。第二段第三句指出成年后延续传统时,作者感受到“责任”(duty to absorb as much as possible),暗示童年旅行更多是家庭强加的“文化义务”,而非个人兴趣。故选C项。
9.B 直接信息理解题。 第三段第二句中明确提到“没有著名博物馆或历史地标”(no famous museums or historic landmarks),导致作者“感到陌生和失望”(unfamiliar and even disappointing),因为无法进行惯常的“有意义活动”(meaningful activities)而“无聊烦躁”(restless with boredom)。由此可知,作者在贝基亚岛感到忧虑是因为没有预期的地标建筑。故选B项。
干扰项:A项(岛屿拥挤):未提及岛屿拥挤。C项(沟通困难):与文章“warm, welcoming locals”矛盾;D项(未提前计划活动):作者习惯提前规划(gathered guidebooks),但不安主因是缺乏文化景点。
10.D 直接信息理解题。最后一段总结旅行不必总是学习或观光,其价值在于拥抱当下,体验宁静(embracing the moment、experience stillness),并强调发现内心的深层平静的重要性(uncovering a deeper peace within)。由此可知,这次旅行让作者意识到真正的旅行是享受宁静时刻。故选D项。moments of stillness 是embracing the moment and enabling yourself to experience stillness的同义转述
11.B 主旨大意题。文章通过童年的旅行模式与贝基亚岛之旅的对比,揭示“有意义旅行”的重新定义:从追求文化知识到寻找内心平静。作者在贝基亚岛上放弃传统“文化打卡式”旅行模式,在没有著名博物馆或历史地标的小岛上学会享受旅行,所以“没有旅游指南的旅程”既象征脱离既定行程的束缚,也暗示对旅行本真的探索,最适合作为标题。故选B项。
积累
重点词 ①skip vt.跳过;略过;漏过 ②mindset n.观念模式;思维倾向 ③uncover vt.发现;揭露;揭发 ④restless adj.坐立不安的;不耐烦的
派生词 ①(bore+-dom) boredom n.厌烦;厌倦;无聊 ②(still+-ness)stillness n.静止;安静;宁静
语块 ①treat ... as ...把……看作;把……视为 ②stuff in装进 ③let go of放开;松手 ④delight in以……为乐 ⑤free from pressure没有压力 ⑥embrace the moment拥抱当下(共44张PPT)
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练1 细节理解题——直接信息理解题
外刊原味1 体裁：记叙文 主题语境：社会服务与人际沟通
难度：★★ ☆☆ @ USA TODAY
Talking with Larry Miles, owner of La Unique Books and Cultural Center in Camden, New Jersey, is like listening to history. Since 1991, his store has been more than a place to buy books—it’s a spot to learn African and African American history. Yet Miles fears La Unique might soon be history.
“It’s been tough, really tough，” admitted the 88-year-old, who insists his work is unfinished. “I’m going to be 101, 102 at least. I have time.” He has launched a $20，000 GoFundMe campaign to keep the store going, replenish (补充) stock, repair his building, and create a place where Camden’s youth can learn about the culture and history shaping their lives.
The 6th Street storefront offers books, African-inspired jewelry, and educational videos. Behind it lies Miles’ impressive collection of African art and artifacts. Downstairs there is a reading room with a kitchen that once hosted book clubs, and a 70-seat theater in the back held film screenings and poetry readings.
But like other independent bookstores, La Unique struggles to survive against online retailers and e-readers. Lower sales limit stock, and Miles has been frustrated at lacking support from local schools and colleges. He urges them to source books through him, host events, and bring students to view his collections.
Lifelong resident Lindsey calls the store “astonishing”, noting Camden’s “grand past and future” remains undiscovered.
Miles dreams of opening a Camden museum for his artifacts to teach youth their roots from Africa to Europe to the Americas. “Schools aren’t using available tools to teach history，” he said. “I firmly believe in teaching American, African American, and African history to know where you came from, and how you got here.”
Miles felt a calling to do more than a profit. “Camden needs places to learn its own and African American history”, he said. “The city needs to give people, especially youth, something to be proud of by showing what is here to honor.”
88岁店主拉里·迈尔斯为拯救卡姆登文化地标书店发起众筹，旨在保存兼具历史教育、艺术展示与社区活动的多功能文化空间，以唤醒青年对非裔及本土文化根源的自豪感。
1.What is the main purpose of Miles’ GoFundMe campaign
A. To expand sales.
B. To support schools.
C. To save cultural-educational bookstore.
D. To pay for the maintenance.
直接信息理解题。第二段提到，筹款用于维持书店运营(keep the store going)、补充库存(replenish stock)，修复建筑(repair his building)，为卡姆登青年创建一个学习文化历史的场所(create a place where Camden’s youth can learn about the culture and history)。选项C涵盖上述目的。
解析
2.What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Educational materials and exhibit.
B. Art collection and event spaces.
C. Multi-functional cultural spaces.
D. Arrangement of the store rooms.
段落大意题。第三段通过空间顺序(storefront→behind→downstairs
→back theater)依次描述四个功能区，涵盖：商品区(书籍/珠宝/音像)、藏品区(非洲艺术展品)、阅读室(社区书友会)和剧院(电影/诗歌朗诵活动)。选项C “Multi-functional cultural spaces(多功能文化空间)”是对该段内容的最佳概括——无论是店面的售卖与展示、楼下的阅读、后方的放映与朗诵，本质上都是书店作为多功能文化空间(教育+展览+社区+艺术活动)的体现。
解析
3.Why is Miles upset with schools
A. He has no access to their events.
B. They overlook his resources.
C. They reject cooperation requests.
D. He makes low profits.
综合信息理解题。第四段提到迈尔斯“lacking support from local schools and colleges(缺乏学校和大学支持)”，并呼吁学校“source books through him ... bring students to view his collections”，可见他不满的是学校忽视其提供的三大资源：①书籍采购渠道(source books)；②活动承办能力(host events)；③教育参观资源(view collections)，故B项正确。
解析
4.What is Miles’ fundamental mission
A. Teaching roots, building pride.
B. Promoting cultural diversity.
C. Opening a Camden museum.
D. Fighting online stores.
综合信息理解题。由第六段可知，迈尔斯坚信应教授非裔历史以知来处(teach youth their roots、teaching American, African American, and African history to know where you came from)；又由第七段可知，他强调城市需通过展示值得敬重的事物，让青年获得自豪感(give people, especially youth, something to be proud of by showing what is here to honor)，由此可知“教授根源，建立自豪感”是其终极使命。
解析
积累
重点词 calling n.使命感；强烈愿望；责任感
派生词 (un-+finish+-ed)unfinished adj.未做完的；未完成的
熟词 生僻义 source熟义：n.来源；原始资料 生僻义：vt. (从……)获得
(2025·唐山二模) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：科学研究 难度：★★★☆☆
Birds migrate for different reasons, often traveling long distances in search of food and better living conditions. In this experiment, you’ll use food to see if you can create a model bird migration.
Experimental Procedure
Finding a Place to Feed the Birds
You’ll need to find a place where there are large groups of birds that you can feed bread to. There should be at least 15 birds at the location you choose and make sure bird feeding is allowed.
Preparing for the Experiment
1.Before going to the bird-feeding location, tear one loaf of bread into pieces the size of a quarter coin.
2.Put one-third of the pieces into one plastic bag, and the remaining two-thirds into the second plastic bag.
Doing the Experiment
1.Setup：
*Position two bird feeders 20 feet apart, each inside a marked circle.
*Position the two bird feeders 10 feet or closer to the birds.
*Assign two bird counters and one person to handle the stopwatch.
2.Feeding & Counting： At “Go”, both feeders start throwing bread steadily within their circles. Every 2 minutes, the stopwatch holder calls “Time”, and bird counters record the number of birds in each circle.
3.Continuation： Repeat the process until bird feeder #1 runs out of bread. Feeder #2 continues feeding while counts continue every 2 minutes.
4.Final Counts： Stop when feeder #2 runs out of bread.
5.Repetition： Conduct the experiment two more times, either on different days or at locations with the same bird type.
Table 1 When Both Bird Feeders Have Bread
Number of Birds in Circle at Minute 2 Minute 4 Minute 6 Minute 8 Average
Bird Feeder #1
Bird Feeder #2
Table 2 When Only Bird Feeder #2 Has Bread
Number of Birds in Circle at Minute 2 Minute 4 Minute 6 Minute 8 Average
Bird Feeder #1
Bird Feeder #2
Analyzing the Data (download pdf)
本文主要介绍了一个关于鸟类迁徙的科学实验，包括实验目的、实验过程、数据记录和分析方法。
5.What is the text about
A. A data analysis. B. A migration survey.
C. A research result. D. A science experiment.
主旨大意题。 文章开头提到“In this experiment, you’ll use food to see if you can create a model bird migration.”(在这个实验中，你将使用食物来尝试创建一个鸟类迁徙模型)，这直接表明文章与实验相关。主体部分详细列出了实验步骤，如Preparing for the Experiment(实验准备)和Doing the Experiment (做实验)，包括材料准备、位置设置、计时和计数方法等。结尾提到“Analyzing the Data”，由此推出文章是科学实验。故选D。
解析
6.How far apart are the bird feeders while doing the experiment
A. 5 feet. B. 10 feet. C. 20 feet. D. 30 feet.
直接信息理解题。文章在Doing the Experiment部分的Setup中明确指定了喂鸟器之间的距离Position two bird feeders 20 feet apart (将两个喂鸟器相距20英尺放置)。 由此可知，做实验时，2个喂鸟器相距20英尺。故选C。
解析
干扰项：B项 10 feet。文章提到“Position the two bird feeders 10 feet or closer to the birds.”(将两个喂鸟器放置在距离鸟类10英尺或更近的位置)。但10英尺是喂鸟器与鸟类的距离，不是喂鸟器之间的距离。注意题干问的是“喂鸟器之间有多远”。
解析
7.How is the average for Feeder #2 in Table 2 likely to be
A. Higher than Feeder #2 in Table 1.
B. The same as Feeder #2 in Table 1.
C. The same as Feeder #1 in Table 2.
D. Lower than Feeder #1 in Table 2.
推理判断题。根据Doing the Experiment部分可知，表1记录的是两个喂鸟器都有面包时的情况，鸟类可能分散在两个喂鸟器间；而表2记录的是Feeder #1的面包耗尽后，只有Feeder #2有面包时的情况。由此可推测，表2中的Feeder #2因持续投喂，会吸引更多鸟类，平均数量应高于表1中两喂鸟器都有食物时的Feeder #2的平均值。故选A。
解析
积累
派生词 (continue+-ation)continuation n.继续；连续；持续
语块 ①in search of寻找 ②tear ... into pieces把……撕成碎片
(2025·青岛三模) 体裁：记叙文 主题语境：旅行
难度：★★☆☆☆
When I was young, my family treated every vacation as a lesson in culture. We skipped beaches and amusement parks, heading instead to castles, museums, and ancient ruins. I remember being ten, standing before a 500-year-old painting, secretly wishing I were at a swimming pool.
As an adult, I carried on this tradition. When planning trips, I gathered guidebooks, eager to explore every cultural site. I felt it was my duty to absorb as much as possible about the places I visited. This mindset shaped my travels, yet it often made them tense and hurried. I was constantly rushing from one landmark to another, trying to stuff in facts and history, frequently forgetting to simply appreciate the moment.
However, everything changed on a short trip to Bequia, a small island in the Caribbean. I arrived with the usual expectations but soon realized there were no famous museums or historic landmarks to explore. Instead, there were peaceful beaches, calm crystal-clear waters, and warm, welcoming locals. At first, this felt unfamiliar and even disappointing. I grew restless with boredom, struggling to fill my days with the kind of meaningful activities I was used to.
As the days passed, I gradually let go of the need to “do something important”. I began to delight in simple pleasures： reading books purely for enjoyment, wandering along the sandy shore without a plan, and watching the ocean waves roll in without overthinking their meaning. For the first time, I felt truly relaxed. I experienced the quiet joy of simply being present, free from pressure or expectations.
By the end of my stay, I understood something vital： travel doesn’t always have to be about learning or sightseeing. Sometimes, its greatest gift is found in embracing the moment and enabling yourself to experience stillness. I returned home with a fresh insight that true travel is not just about discovering the world outside, but also about uncovering a deeper peace within.
本文主要讲述作者从童年到成年执着于文化旅行，最终在贝基亚岛学会享受旅行中的宁静时刻。
8.How did the author find the travel in his childhood
A. In line with his interests.
B. Centered on family bonds.
C. More like a cultural duty.
D. Filled with expectations.
推理判断题。首段提到作者的家庭将度假视为“文化课”(treated every vacation as a lesson in culture)，目的地选择城堡、博物馆和古迹，而非娱乐场所(skipped beaches and amusement parks)。作者十岁时面对古画却渴望去游泳池(secretly wishing I were at a swimming pool)。第二段第三句指出成年后延续传统时，作者感受到“责任”(duty to absorb as much as possible)，暗示童年旅行更多是家庭强加的“文化义务”，而非个人兴趣。故选C项。
解析
9.Why did the author feel uneasy when he arrived at Bequia
A. The island was small and crowded.
B. There were no expected landmarks.
C. It was hard to communicate with locals.
D. He hadn’t planned his daily activities in advance.
直接信息理解题。 第三段第二句中明确提到“没有著名博物馆或历史地标”(no famous museums or historic landmarks)，导致作者“感
解析
到陌生和失望”(unfamiliar and even disappointing)，因为无法进行惯常的“有意义活动”(meaningful activities)而“无聊烦躁”(restless with boredom)。由此可知，作者在贝基亚岛感到忧虑是因为没有预期的地标建筑。故选B项。
干扰项：A项(岛屿拥挤)：未提及岛屿拥挤。C项(沟通困难)：与文章“warm, welcoming locals”矛盾；D项(未提前计划活动)：作者习惯提前规划(gathered guidebooks)，但不安主因是缺乏文化景点。
解析
10.What did the trip to Bequia help the author realize
A. Short trips bring less comfort.
B. Planning ensures perfect vacations.
C. Culture is more powerful than nature.
D. True travel includes moments of stillness.
直接信息理解题。最后一段总结旅行不必总是学习或观光，其价值在于拥抱当下，体验宁静(embracing the moment、experience stillness)，并强调发现内心的深层平静的重要性(uncovering a deeper peace within)。由此可知，这次旅行让作者意识到真正的旅行是享受宁静时刻。故选D项。moments of stillness 是embracing the moment and enabling yourself to experience stillness的同义转述。
解析
11.What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. A Childhood of Cultural Travel
B. The Journey Without a Guidebook
C. Memories of Museums and Castles
D. The Search for Meaningful Journeys
主旨大意题。文章通过童年的旅行模式与贝基亚岛之旅的对比，揭示“有意义旅行”的重新定义：从追求文化知识到寻找内心平静。作者在贝基亚岛上放弃传统“文化打卡式”旅行模式，在没有著名博物馆或历史地标的小岛上学会享受旅行，所以“没有旅游指南的旅程”既象征脱离既定行程的束缚，也暗示对旅行本真的探索，最适合作为标题。故选B项。
解析
积累
重点词 ①skip vt.跳过；略过；漏过 ②mindset n.观念模式；思维倾向 ③uncover vt.发现；揭露；揭发 ④restless adj.坐立不安的；不耐烦的
派生词 ①(bore+-dom) boredom n.厌烦；厌倦；无聊 ②(still+-ness)
stillness n.静止；安静；宁静
语块 ①treat ... as ...把……看作；把……视为 ②stuff in装进 ③let go of放开；松手 ④delight in以……为乐 ⑤free from pressure没有压力 ⑥embrace the moment拥抱当下
