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One side effect of globalization and the related phenomenon of greatly increased mobility is that the traditional definition of “foreigner” has passed its sell-by date.
Is a European who has lived in China longer than in his home country, becoming fluent in the language and culture in the process, still a foreigner in China, or has he become more of a foreigner in his own home town? What about a Beijinger who did her schooling in Canada and then lived and worked in mainstream society there for another 20 years while raising a family, who has no intention of returning to China? Does she think and act like a foreigner? What do we mean by this label?
When I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, the faces you would see during a walk through a local shopping mall back in the 1960s and 1970s included almost none of Asian descent. Today the same malls are full of Asian faces, and a glance at the ranks of top scoring students in local schools reveals lots of Asian surnames.
To some extent, this is no great surprise in the American context, because America is a land of immigrants, and a cultural melting pot. Apart from the native American Indians, Americans are (or were), in some way, all foreigners anyway. Absorbing a large number of immigrants is an established pattern in American history.
In most places, the traditional foreigners were people who didn’t speak or read the local languages well, were unfamiliar with local customs and lifestyles, often engaged in relatively third-class work, and certainly not the type of people you would want your sons or daughters to marry. But, nowadays, a foreigner down the street may have better SAT scores than you did, or higher degree from a better university. He might also be your son’s or daughter’s next employer.
The traditional role models are getting mixed up, and it looks like this is just the beginning of a new chapter. Today, the whole thing has totally changed. It’s not about where people are from or what color their skins are. It’s about who they are, what values and skills they bring, and how they think.
1．By mentioning a European and a Beijinger, the author tends to tell us ______.
A．it’s no long proper to define foreigners according to their birthplaces
B．the label of foreigners can never be removed
C．most foreigners can do well in learning languages
D．it’s impossible for a foreigner to get recognition abroad
2．What can be inferred from the 3rd paragraph?
A．In 1960s and 1970s, Asians didn’t shop in Chicago.
B．Today, more and more Asian travelers like to shop in Chicago.
C．There are more Asian immigrants today than in 1960s and 1970s in Chicago.
D．Most Asian students do well academically in the schools in Chicago.
3．Which is NOT the feature of the traditional foreigners according to the author?
A．They didn’t have good command of the local languages.
B．It’s hard for them to marry local people.
C．They rarely got familiar with the local customs and lifestyles.
D．Most of them didn’t live at the bottom of the local society.
4．The underlined part in Paragraph 1 has the closest meaning to______.
A．the term “foreigner” should be redefined
B．the term “foreigner” should no longer be used
C．there are no more foreigners in the world today
D．the term “foreigner” is not proper to define people
5．What’s the main idea of the passage?
A．Globalization and mobility caused more and more immigrants.
B．The standards of defining “foreigner” have thoroughly changed.
C．America is a cultural melting pot.
D．Immigration is a global social phenomenon.

Scientists estimate there are millions of trees on earth. I couldn’t believe that those trees can have a healing(治愈的)effect on people.
According to World Health Organization, 40 percent of American adults have at least two chronic(慢性病的)diseases, which include high blood pressure, mood disorders, heart problems and diabetes. According to the International Association of Applied Psychology, lower stress, better moods, better brain activity and even happiness can all be linked to spending time in the great outdoors. That’s why there are dozens of programs that prescribe nature as a potential form of healing. Nature is everywhere.
There are two major theories as to why nature is so good for our brains. The first one is called attention restoration theory. When we spend time in busy urban environments, all the hard edges, traffic, lights and people everywhere really make us have to constantly focus our attention on these things. Whereas when you spend time in nature, it helps restore your powers of attention and reduce that tiredness and bad-temper. The second major theory is called stress reduction theory. So basically, when we spend time in nature after stressful events, it helps us feel better and recover faster.
When I recommended nature for the first time to a patient of mine, he actually just nodded his head and said, “You’re absolutely right. When I spend more time in nature, I feel better.” And so, I think healthcare providers have to get over our own traditional mental views against this new sort of lifestyle, and prescribe something evidence-based, like nature time more often.
This is worth the effort to do. You need to get out of doors and just be surrounded by the greenery and by nature. You’ll feel calmer. You’ll feel less depressed and less anxious. It’s just a great way to deal with the stress of modern life.
6．Which word can replace the underlined word “prescribe”?
A．Practice. B．Provide. C．Suggest. D．Explore.
7．What is the function of paragraph 2?
A．To clarify a concept. B．To lead in the topic.
C．To make a conclusion. D．To provide evidence.
8．How does nature help people according to the two major theories?
A．Refresh oneself. B．Live a better life.
C．Improve urban environments. D．Deal with stressful issues.
9．What can be inferred according to paragraph 4?
A．It is not easy to get in nature.
B．Nature treatment is still unpopular.
C．Most patients prefer nature treatment.
D．Doctors usually recommend nature to patients.

We’ve all faced it at one time or another: after laundry, a messy pile of clean clothes are waiting hours to be put away. There are plenty of machines that can wash and dry clothes. So why isn’t there a way to similarly automate the terrible folding process?
Researchers have looked into it over the years and as it turns out, robots just don’t do well in folding clothes. As is reported, machines need clear rules in order to function, and it’s hard for them to figure out what exactly is going on in those messy piles-say, where the sweater stops and where the towel begins. In sum, most robots have not generally been equipped for the task. But an international group of researchers say their new method could change that, or at least speed up the process.
Researchers are calling the new method SpeedFolding. It’s a “reliable and efficient bimanual system”—meaning it involves two hands—that’s able to smooth and fold clothes in record speed for robots. SpeedFolding can fold 30 to 40 pieces of clothing per hour, compared to previous models that averaged 3 to 6 pieces in that same time length, according to researchers.
SpeedFolding takes a different approach. Its novel network studied 4,300 human and machine-assisted actions in order to learn how to smooth and fold clothes from a random pattern. That process can involve a number of defined movements including dragging, moving and “pick-and-place”.
While researchers describe SpeedFolding as a significant improvement, it’s not likely to hit the market anytime soon. For one, researchers tracked down a robot similar to the one they used and found that it sold for $58,000. For another, researchers say there’s more they want to explore, including methods with which the robot can learn to work on a novel piece of clothing when given a few demonstrations. But there’s always hope that folding in the future will get even neater.
10．Why are robots poor at folding clothes?
A．It is difficult for them to obey clear human orders.
B．They are lacking in enough folding demonstrations.
C．They have trouble handling the random patterns of clothes.
D．It is difficult for them to remember the folding movements.
11．What do we know about SpeedFolding?
A．It can perform more delicate actions.
B．It can help with all sorts of housework.
C．It can record the working speed accurately.
D．It can fold 3 to 6 pieces per hour on average.
12．What does the author think of SpeedFolding?
A．It is highly profitable. B．It is no better than the old.
C．It has a promising future. D．It will go out of style quickly.
13．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Robots Become More Intelligent
B．The Fastest Ever Folding Robot is Here
C．Robots Release People from Housework
D．The Research on the Folding Robot is On

An injured hiker was rescued earlier this month after a train passenger spotted her from the window. She was crazily waving on the other side of a river, having just spent two days trapped in the wilderness with a broken leg.
The rider told the train crew, who then reported it to the train inspector, Henry Smith, who was in a motor car behind them. Henry was able to stop and communicate with the woman on the opposite bank of the river, which was freezing cold and moving quickly.
The hiker, a woman in her twenties, had been missing for two days. She said she’d intended to go on a day hike, but ended up falling 90 feet down a cliff face while trying to take pictures. She reportedly told rescuers that she lost consciousness for an unknown amount of time. Despite a badly broken leg, she struggled to pull herself to the bank of the river to try to flag down trains. She had no emergency supplies with her, or suitable clothing to spend the night outdoors. There had been a cold attack while the woman was trapped in the wilderness. The hiker described spending daylight hours trying to get the attention of passing trains and, at night, would roll herself into a nearby cliff face in an attempt to stay warm.
Henry called to request help for search and rescue. The operator who received the emergency call said the hiker’s family had been looking for her. While they were waiting for the rescue team, Nick and Kylah, an engineer and a fireman on the next train passing by the location, came to help. 327 passengers on the train waited on the track as they crossed the river to examine the woman’s injuries and bring emergency supplies, blankets and a radio for communication. Eventually, a helicopter was sent to locate and rescue the hiker and she was transported safely to the hospital.
14．Who first noticed the injured hiker?
A．A train rider. B．Henry Smith. C．The train crew. D．Nick and Kylah.
15．What do we know about the woman hiker?
A．She fell down the cliff face accidentally.
B．She spent day and night waving for help.
C．She had planned a two-day hike schedule.
D．She always stayed conscious in the wilderness.
16．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．The hiker’s family had been against her going hiking.
B．Henry sent a helicopter to locate and rescue the hiker.
C．Nick and Kylah were sent by the police to the rescue.
D．People on the next train also contributed to the rescue work.
17．Which of following words best describe the hiker?
A．Energetic and generous. B．Responsible and admirable.
C．Perseverant and humorous. D．Adaptable and strong-willed.

Have you ever wondered what the great game of Lawn Bowling is all about and have you ever wanted to try it out? If yes, then hopefully this page will tell you all you want to know.
Finding a Club
A full list of all the clubs who are members of the BLI(Bowling League of Ireland)can be found at htps://irishlawnbowls.ie/bli-club/. Clubs are delighted to welcome new members and will be delighted to show you the basics of the game if you visit them. To check a suitable time to visit, you can contact the club secretary whose details you will get on the above online pages.
Joining a Club
Membership fees, which need to be paid first, vary from club to club depending on if they are a multi-sport club. Most clubs charge a fee for junior players while some clubs charge a reduced fee in the first year, as newcomers have to buy equipment.
Equipment Needed
The first essential is a pair of flat shoes(no heels). In the longer term you will need to buy bowling shoes which will cost you in the region of e40 to E80 depending on the pair you like.
It is advisable not to buy a set of bowls until you have had some coaching and can get a feel of the right size of bowls. Once you start to play in league matches, you will need to purchase a set of white trousers. It is also suggested that you take a bag to carry all your equipment.
18．What can you find on the website?
A．The list of all the visitors. B．All the bowling clubs of BLI.
C．The list of the club secretaries. D．All the members of the bowling club.
19．What should you do first to join a bowling club?
A．Play a match. B．Find a suitable coach.
C．Pay a membership fee. D．Prepare necessary equipment.
20．Where is the text probably taken from?
A．A novel. B．A textbook.
C．A health report. D．A sports website.

The Chinese manned submersible (潜水器) Fendouzhe, over 96.5 percent of whose core components have been independently developed by China, reached one of the deepest spots on the planet, a dizzying and dark depth of 10,909 meters.
Extreme water pressure is the first challenge that requires dealing with during the exploration. At 10,000 meters down in the ocean, the submersible has to stand about 1,100 atmospheres of pressure, equal to 2,000 elephants stepping on a person’s back. As the solid “armour (盔甲)”, the manned cabin is a safety guarantee for humans to reach down to 10,000 meters deep in the ocean. To overcome the technical bottleneck, the Chinese researchers developed a new material-Ti62A, successfully solving problems of the strength and toughness of the manned cabin.
To avoid risks of crashes in the dark deep sea with complex terrain (地形), Fendouzhe requires its control system, a smart “brain” to give the exact instructions. Researchers designed a neural network algorithm (神经网络算法), which enables Fendouzhe to travel automatically according to the seabed terrain and locate fixed points. Its control system has reached the international frontier level.
The submersible is equipped with two flexible and strong “arms”. Each 7-joint arm with 6 degrees-of-freedom control and a weight-carrying ability of more than 60 kilograms can cover the sampling basket and its front areas. With the arms, Fendouzhe collected samples of ocean rocks, deep-sea living things and seabed sediments (沉淀物).
The ocean, especially the deep sea, is widely regarded as Earth’s final frontier. Deep down in the ocean are unusual creatures, strange environments and impressive geological wonders, yet humanity knows less about the ocean floor than about the far side of the moon. These samples and data collected from the deep ocean can be used for geological and biological research, as well as study the human impact on the planet.
21．Why is “2000 elephants” mentioned in paragraph 2?
A．To make the numbers accurate.
B．To provide a biological explanation.
C．To emphasize the importance of the task.
D．To describe the degree of the pressure vividly.
22．Which of the following has reached the world advanced level ?
A．The toughness of the cabin. B．The ability of weight-carrying.
C．The method of data-collection. D．The technology of control system.
23．What can “arms” do according to paragraph 4?
A．Collect ocean samples. B．Land the submersible.
C．Provide safety guarantee. D．Prevent crashes intelligently.
24．Why do people research the deep ocean according to the last paragraph?
A．It is more complex than the moon.
B．It is seriously affected by humans.
C．To make sure of the depth of the ocean
D．To explore the less-known field of the planet.

Playing sports you enjoy can help you meet recommended activity levels. In a 2012 article, Dr. David Geier claimed playing sports was linked to reduced rates of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and other poor health conditions. A 2012 Melbourne University summary fact sheet claimed playing sports leads to the healthy growth of bones, muscles and connective tissue in children. It also suggested children who play sports tend to remain more physically active as adults and are less likely to smoke or use drugs.
The social benefits of playing sports last well beyond youth. Team sports offer adults of all ages an opportunity for social interaction. A 2009 study by Asztalos Metal, published in the “Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport” found playing sports reduced stress levels among adults while other forms of physical activity did not.
While your chances of ever making it to the professionals are slim, sports can still lead to career opportunities. You can become a coach or official, and with the right education and experience become part of the sports media. Playing sports could be your ticket to a cheaper education, too. The data-compiling website scholarshipstats.com reported that 177,000 student athletes had some or all of their education paid for in the 2021-22 academic year.
Of course, with any physical activity comes the risk of injury. but some sports are definitely more dangerous than others. In a 2011 survey, the non-profit Safe Kids Worldwide reported that over 1.35 million children sustained sports-related injuries bad enough for a trip to an emergency room. Some sports even carry the risk of potentially dangerous physical problems off the field. Most notable are the eating disorders that have developed among gymnasts and other athletes that need to cut weight for competition.
25．What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?
A．Sports help keep active and healthy. B．Sports reduce stress levels.
C．Sports help gain social benefits. D．Sports help recovery from illness.
26．How can students get a cheaper education by playing sports?
A．They are paid to play sports. B．They can achieve scholarship.
C．They’ll be stronger to study better. D．They can graduate earlier.
27．How is the last paragraph different from the above paragraphs?
A．Telling a new advantage. B．Moving to a summary.
C．Writing in a different tone. D．Giving further explanation.
28．Who is the article intended for?
A．Officials. B．Sportsmen. C．Doctors. D．Kids.

The human brain is a complex organ. It stores everything we go through, from our life experiences to our skills, our preferences, all the things that form our personality and our existence are stored in our brains alone as memories. With age, this complex structure often begins to deteriorate. The memories become harder to recall, we start forgetting things and our brain functions become weaker and slower with each passing day.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are mental disorders that can lead to many painful experiences. More so when you see your own friends or family members suffer from it. But there are some who do not let even such problems bring them down. Paul Harvey, an 81-year-old orchestra conductor, is one such person. Last September, Harvey’s son Nick recorded a video of his father playing one of his compositions on the piano and posted it on Twitter. He suffers from Dementia too and wanted to show the world tat even this mental disorder could not take music away from his father. The old man gained appreciation and love from millions of people on the internet.
Paul went against the diagnosis and proved that music truly does reach places even words or actions cannot. He put his music out in the world in the form of a single recorded by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. The funds raised by selling the records of this single will be going to the Alzheimer’s Society and Music for Dementia. The campaign is to make music available for free to patients who suffer from conditions like Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
To mark the day since his video went viral. he was also invited to conduct the BBC Philharmonic orchestra and given a chance to play two of his compositions at their studio, located in Salford. It is truly a heart-warming story.
29．What does the underlined word “deteriorate” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A．Become worse. B．Develop slowly. C．Break down completely. D．Improve quickly.
30．How did people react to the video?
A．They appreciated it. B．They felt greatly upset.
C．They didn’t care much. D．They misunderstood him.
31．What does Harvey’s story mainly show?
A．It shows that music can solve any medical problem.
B．It shows that disease cannot defeat everyone.
C．It shows that a kid can help a badly-ill father.
D．It shows that love of internet can never be changed.
32．Why is Harvey’s story a heart-warming story?
A．Because Harvey’s disease can be dealt with in time.
B．Because Harvey is recovering from a terrible illness.
C．Because others can help Harvey get rid of his disease.
D．Because others can offer good opportunities to Harvey.

Known as Project Delta, the machine learning program takes into account thousands of variables and different calculations, and the things it would actually take a good team of organizers to manage. It ensures the food is going where it is needed most, where it’s most likely to get eaten, and many other things.
Many people describe food waste as “a good problem to have”, as it naturally suggests that there is enough to go around. The problem is that it’s not always going to where there are hungry people.
Producers and sellers alike try to make as much as they think they can find buyers for, while the final stage owner of food—restaurants, supermarkets, or hotels, often have too many things to worry about and consider how best to send food further down the line.
The excellent distribution (分发) of food is a challenging job to take on all the way down the supply chain. Perhaps this is the main reason that 30-40% of the food in the U. S. is wasted.
Adele Peters reports the Google innovation and shares that there is no simple way for food suppliers to let food banks know what they have available, or for food banks to communicate what they need.
Emily Ma explains that they set out to create a smarter food system. One that knows in what state the food is, its location, and where best to direct it to. This way, it ensures that it ends up to the people who need it most and not in a landfill.
Finally, in a more impressive display of machine learning, special cameras are equipped next to waste bins in Google-facility kitchens. They were able to collect twice as much information about food waste as the manual by-hand logs that were made by chefs, which took about 30-60 minutes to complete.
33．Why do many people think of food waste as “a good problem to have”?
A．Because it shows there’s enough food.
B．Because the problem is easy to deal with.
C．Because it is good to solve the food waste problem.
D．Because it is not always bad to waste food.
34．In which stage is food waste serious?
A．Production.
B．Cooking.
C．Distribution.
D．Eating.
35．What causes food waste?
A．No appreciation of food.
B．Lack of communication.
C．Too much worry about money.
D．Slow development of technology.
36．What is the best title for the text?
A．Google Is Trying to Solve Food Problem
B．Joint Efforts Are Needed to Decrease Food Waste
C．Food Distribution Is to Be Greatly Improved
D．Google Is Creating Tools to Reduce Food Waste

Have Your Say to a New Playspace
6 June 2022
Highview Park, Glen Waverley
We’re planning to improve the playspace at Highview Park, Glen Waverley to make it more interesting and fun for local children.
As a first step, we’d like to get your ideas on what could be included in the new park and other ideas for improvements to the reserve. These ideas will be used to develop a draft design, which we will then seek your feedback on. We look forward to working with you to create a place that is interesting and fun for the community, as well as investing in other features at the reserve to make it more welcoming and accessible for residents.
Have your say from Monday 6 June
By meeting us at Highview Park on Wednesday 15 June from 5 p.m. — 5: 30 p.m. There is no need to RSVP: just turn up. We’ve invited people who live within 400 metres of the playground: please feel free to lev others you know who use the park to come along Hard copy survey (on request that will be mailed to you). Please contact the Recreation Projects Officer (see contact details below)
Online survey at shape.monash.vic.gov.au
Please note: Future design work for Highview Parkwill only consider ideas that are appropriate for a reserve of this size and are within the site constraints of the reserve.
We look forward to hearing your ideas from Monday 6 June-Friday 24 June 2022
Need to get in touch?
For more information, please email recreation@monash.vic.gov.au or phone Recreation Projects Officer on 9518 3003.
Thank you in advance for any feedback you are able to provide-together we can create a wonderful space.
37．When can people meet each other?
A．On 24 June from 6pm-6: 30pm. B．On 6 June from 5pm-5: 30pm.
C．On 6 June from 6pm-6: 30pm. D．On 15 June from 5pm-5: 30pm.
38．Where is the online survey carried out?
A．At Glen Waverley.vic.gov.au. B．At recreation.monash.vic.gov.au.
C．At shape. monash.vic.gov.au. D．At highview park.vic.gov.au.
39．What is the purpose of writing the passage?
A．To ask people to donate money for the community.
B．To invite residents to air their views on the playspace.
C．To ask for people’s opinions on local children.
D．To encourage locals to join in charity activities.

ESP, Extra Sensory Perception, is a catch-all expression for the so-called ability of certain people to receive transmitted thoughts from others, to transmit their own thoughts, to see what will happen in the future or to be able to move objects from one place to another without physically touching them. These special people are called psychics. Some believe that we all have this ability to some degree but that most of us choose not to develop it.
Many people are skeptical about ESP. Alongside the existence of documented evidence, there are plenty of claims that have turned out to be cheating. For most people, it is difficult to accept such claims without having had first-hand experience. The lack of scientific evidence is another factor to take into account. On the other hand, most of us have, at some time, experienced a seemingly unexplainable occurrence; hearing the telephone ring and knowing who will be on the other end of the line or cases of coincidence that seem to be too extreme to be accidental.
Over the years there have been numerous ESP experiments conducted by serious scientists in serious institutions. Joseph Banks Rhine, a botanist at Duke University published a famous book in 1934 called “Extra-Sensory Perception” in which he claimed to have enormous evidence of ESP. However, other scientists have been unable to copy his results since, which has resulted in the book losing much of its original credibility and fame.
The Ganzfield Experiments are considered to have been the most carefully examined ESP experiments. So-called psychics had their eyes covered and ears blocked while a “sender” attempted to transmit messages. Later the psychics would compare the messages received to the original messages sent out. There was a great deal of excitement and interest at the time, but the research failed to produce convincing results.
One of the strongest criticisms against ESP is that in order for it to exist, the fundamental laws of physics would necessarily have to be broken.
Human beings are attracted to the whole range of supernatural phenomena. ESP will always continue to fascinate. This becomes clear when we see how much of the media is dedicated to the topic: magazines, journals, web sites, television and radio programs. Some of the most successful films in recent years have fuelled interest among the younger generations who are starting to ask the same questions and to look for explanations for the same phenomena as their parents and grandparents before them. Who knows? One day we might just find these answers because one thing is certain: “The truth is out there! ”
40．According to the 1st paragraph, a psychic can do the following EXCEPT _________.
A．read what his parents are thinking about B．transmit one friend’s thought to another
C．predict what’ll happen at tomorrow’s meeting D．change the position of a chair without touching it
41．The underlined word “skeptical” in the second paragraph can be replaced with _________.
A．enthusiastic B．doubtful C．particular D．curious
42．What can be learned about the book “Extra–Sensory Perception” and “the Ganzfield Experiments”?
A．They both failed to prove the existence of ESP scientifically.
B．They were both the products of casually-designed research.
C．Others followed their examples and got the same consequences.
D．The writer and the experiment operators lost their fame eventually.
43．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．Whether ESP exists. B．How ESP works. C．Who ESP attracts. D．Why ESP fails.

History Fair CompetitionUnderstanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation.
History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past. It is an essential part of who we are today and who we will become. Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting, engaging, and fun!
This Year’s Theme
All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans throughout history. To many people, technology means computers, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways.
Individuals or groups may enter one of the following categories:
·Performance
·Documentary
·Essay Writing
Category Requirements
Performance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used, they should truly represent a given period.
Documentary: A visual presentation (such as a video, slide show, or computer project) no more than 10 minutes long. A desktop computer, screen, projector, and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday, March 23.
Essay Writing: An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,500 words. No illustrations are allowed. Please do not include covers. A list of references must be included.
Important Dates
January 5   Submit a topic proposal to your history teacher. The teacher may require a second proposal if the first is off-topic or unclear.
February 5   Submit a first draft of your essay, performance script, or documentary highlights.
February 19   A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an opportunity to improve their products.
March 9   Submit a final draft of your essay.
March 15   Performance and documentary committee preview
March 24   Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition
7:00 A．M. - 9:00A．M.   Participants signing in at the gym
10:00 A．M. - 6:00P.M.   Competition and judges’ review
7:00 P.M.   Awards ceremony

44．What is the theme of this year’s competition?A．Technology advances science.
B．Science interacts with technology.
C．Science has made the study of history easy.
D．Technology has improved the life of Americans.
45．What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the category requirement?
A．Include more information in the essay. B．Remove the references.
C．Provide a cover for the essay. D．Explain the details with illustrations.
46．What will the committee of teachers do on February 19?
A．Preview performances and documentaries.
B．Make comments on the materials.
C．Improve the participant’s first draft.
D．Collect a second proposal from the participant.

Someday, shadows and light could team up to provide power. A new device uses the contrast(差异) between bright spots and shade to create an electric current. That current can power small electronics, such as a watch or LED lights.
Swee Ching Tan and his team call their new device a shadow-effect energy generator. They made it by coating silicon(硅) with a thin layer of gold. Silicon is often used in solar cells that produce electricity from sunlight.
As in a solar cell, light shining on this generator energizes electrons(电子)in the silicon. Those electrons then jump into the gold. The difference in light levels creates an electric current. Sending electrons makes a flow of current that can power small electronics.
Tan’s team described the new device in Energy &Environmental Science. Each device measures 4 cm long and 2 cm wide. That makes its area slightly larger than a stamp. In low light, eight generators power an electronic watch. These devices can also serve as self-powered motion sensors(传感器). For instance, when a toy car passed by, its shadow fell on a generator. That created enough electricity to light an LED．
The team compared its generators to commercial solar cells that are typically used under full sunlight. With half of each device in shadow, the generators produced roughly twice as much power per surface area as the solar cells. “But it would be better to compare them to solar cells meant to work in low light, such as the silicon solar cells in classroom calculators. These are designed to use indoor light,” said Emily Warren, a chemical engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Warren also would like to see the team measure the power the devices make over a longer time, such as a whole day.
Increasing how much light the generators can absorb would allow them to make better use of shadows. So the team is working to improve the device’s performance with strategies that solar cells use to gather light.
47．What is the outer layer of Tan’s energy generator?
A．Gold B．Silicon C．A solar cell. D．An LED light.
48．What was Emily Warren’s attitude toward Tan’s new device?
A．Doubtful B．Objective C．Conservative D．Expectant
49．Which aspect of the device is the team working on at present?
A．Its better use of solar cells. B．Its means of locating shadows.
C．Its efficiency in light absorbing. D．Its application to the households.
50．What is the best title for the text?
A．Renewable Energy Usage on the Rise
B．Shadow Effect Can Produce Electricity
C．A New Device to Harvest Solar Energy
D．Shadow Energy May Replace Solar Energy

TikTok has appeared as a major starter of food trends—from mushroom coffee and pancake cereal to cloud bread. But there’s another trend dominating TikTok that’s become bigger than any of these viral recipes. That’s the #whatieatinaday trend, which is nearing 9 billion views. These video food diaries are also popular on Instagram—typically featuring a wellness influencer or celebrity showing their foods they ate that day—often with a full-length yoga clothes mirror selfie.
The basic message these posts send is that if you eat like them, then you can eventually look like them. The posts are promoting the idea of a perfect or ideal day of eating, along with a perfect body size.
“Younger audience, especially girls and young women, accept the message that they must eat like these creators in order to achieve and maintain not only health, but also social attraction,” says Cara Harbstreet. “The biggest harm I see with this trend is that it normalizes disordered or restrictive eating behaviors. This could prevent someone struggling with an eating disorder from seeking and receiving support or treatment.”
Even if the #whatieatinaday posts are displaying a balanced day of eating, the message of “eat like me, and you will look like me” is harmful because people would not necessarily achieve the same body size as the Instagrammer even if they copied their day of eating bite for bite.
Rather than a day’s worth of food, many experts suggest posting a single meal instead. Rachael Hartley said an individual meal or recipe could serve as an idea or inspiration versus a full day of eating to copy.
“I occasionally share #whylate Wednesday posts, with the aim of showing a wide range of foods, including fast food, desserts, convenience foods and other foods that diet culture might dislike, as well as showing how to include nutrition in a gentle way,” she said.
Rachael says diet culture has changed our sense of how much is “normal” to eat at meals or snacks, so it can be helpful to see a full meal that shows a variety of foods.
51．What is paragraph I mainly about?
A．The popularity of TikTok cooking classes.
B．The origin of the #whatieatinaday trend.
C．The Internet hit of posting a whole-day diet.
D．The disagreement of selfies in yoga clothes.
52．Why is #whatieatinaday trend harmful according to Cara Harbstreet?
A．It makes people less attractive. B．It confuses dieting with healthy eating.
C．It contributes to emotional disorder. D．It restricts people’s choice to vegetables.
53．Which kind of posting would probably be preferred by experts?
A．A big Sunday supper with various dishes.
B．A single meal with only convenient noodles.
C．Breakfast, lunch and dinner on a Wednesday.
D．A day’s meals with more vegetables than meat.
54．What is the purpose of this passage?
A．To compare different eating habits.
B．To inform a standard posting method.
C．To argue against #whatieatinaday posting.
D．To discuss the pros and cons of diet culture.

HSK TEST and HSKK TEST are both the internationally standardized tests that focus on the ability of candidates whose Chinese is not their first language to use Chinese for communication in life, study and work.
According to China’s Ministry of Education, any foreign students to be enrolled in Chinese university should at least hold a HSK Level 4 certificate.
Learners who want to apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarships should take the score reports of both HSK and HSKK.
All test takers taking HSK abroad are eligible (合格) to apply for the Chinese Test Summer Camp to experience Chinese culture and learn Chinese in a short period in China.
HSK and HSKK scores are valid for a long time. As a proof of the Chinese language ability of foreign students entering Chinese colleges and universities, the scores are valid for two years (counting from the day of the test).
HSK TEST
Test levels include HSK (Level 1), HSK (Level 2), HSK (Level 3), HSK (Level 4). HSK (Level 5) and HSK (Level 6).
Exam Object: HSK (Level 4) is mainly for candidates who have learned Chinese for four semesters (two academic years) with a schedule of 2-4 class hours per week and mastered 1, 200 commonly used words.
HSKK TEST
HSKK Test is designed to test the ability to express oneself orally in Chinese and includes the HSKK (Elementary), HSKK (Intermediate) and HSKK (Advanced).
Exam Object: HSKK (Intermediate) is mainly for candidates who have leaned Chinese for one to two academic years at a schedule of 2-3 class hours per week and master about 900 of the most commonly used words.
55．What is required for a foreigner to get into a Chinese college?
A．To pass Level 4 of HSK. B．To score above average in HSKK.
C．To speak Chinese as their mother tongue. D．To take part in Chinese Test Summer Camp.
56．How many levels does HSKK Test include?
A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.
57．Where can we most probably see this article?
A．In Chinese art galleries. B．On inter-city subways.
C．In elementary schoolbooks. D．On overseas study websites.

Soot (煤) pollution is speeding up climate-driven melting in Antarctica, a new study suggests, raising questions about how to protect the delicate continent from the increasing number of humans who want to visit.
“It really makes us question, is our presence really needed?” says Alia Khan, one of the authors of the new study. “We have quite a large black carbon footprint in Antarctica, which is enhancing snow and ice melt.”
Black carbon is the leftover thing from burning plants or fossil fuels. Soot in Antarctica comes primarily from waste gases of cruise ships (游轮), vehicles and airplanes, although some pollution travels on the wind from other parts of the globe. The dark particles (微粒) coat white snow and absorb heat from the sun the way a black T-shirt does on a warm day. The blanket of dark bits speeds up melting that was already happening more quickly because of global warming.
When snow and ice are uncovered, they reflect an enormous amount of sunlight before it can turn into heat. “These are the mirrors on our planet,” says Sonia Nagorski, a scientist at the University of Alaska Southeast. “When those mirrors are covered in a film of dark bits, they don’t send back that much light and heat. That means more heat is trapped on Earth, speeding up melting and contributing to global warming.”
As a scientist who personally visits Antarctica every year, Khan says she is troubled by her own research results. On the one hand, she goes to Antarctica to collect crucial data about how quickly the snow and ice there are disappearing. “But then when we come to conclusions like this it really does make us think twice about how frequently we need to visit the continent,” she says, “and what kind of regulations should be placed on tourism as well.” That could mean requiring that cruise ships and vehicles be electric, for example, or limiting the number of visitors each year.
58．What is Khan’s attitude towards human actions in Antarctica according to paragraph 2?
A．Angry and abusive. B．Cold and uninterested.
C．Doubtful and anxious. D．Admiring and delighted.
59．What is the main cause of soot pollution in Antarctica?
A．The quick melting of ice and snow. B．The emission from virous transport.
C．The remaining parts of burning plants. D．The floating gases from other continents.
60．What do we know from Nagorski?
A．The covered ice is less reflective.
B．The melting speed of ice is slower than before.
C．The dark blanket serves as a big mirror.
D．The sunlight gets increasingly stronger recently.
61．Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A．What made our planet so polluted? B．Who is to blame for air pollution?
C．Can electric vehicles save tourism? D．Are we welcome to the South Pole?

My hands were shaking uncontrollably. I tried incredibly hard to focus on the words that I spent hours putting down on paper. I tried to conquer my fear of speaking in public on numerous occasions throughout my life. During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting. Public speaking had been my nemesis for as long as I could remember.
Then in my mid-thirties, I decided to join the public speaking group Toastmasters. At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.
It wasn’t until recently, when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic, that I decided I must speak out. Science has made this country a place where dreams come true — this is why we all need to protect science. In addition, as a science writer, I try to get readers to understand how science is related to their daily lives.
So I ended up on that frightening stage on that sunny Saturday in April — Earth Day. Despite the body shakes and fear, I persevered. That day, I looked out into the crowd of like-minded science supporters and I felt comfort.
Reaching that milestone goal of getting through a speech truly changed me. At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures.
62．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “nemesis” in Para. 1?
A．Strength. B．Confusion C．Preference. D．Struggles.
63．What happened to the author when leaving Toastmasters?
A．Things got worse for him. B．Nervousness remained with him.
C．He became a polished writer. D．He began to feel more competitive.
64．What made the author want to speak out on Earth Day?
A．He must rise up to defend science.
B．It was a good chance to learn science.
C．It was a project organized by Toastmasters.
D．He couldn’t have people attacking his fellow scientists.
65．What lesson did the author draw from his successful speech?
A．Frustration can be a stepping stone to success.
B．Love motivates us to achieve the unachievable.
C．Science can lead us to make wonderful changes.
D．Any difficulty can be overcome with great effort.

During the pandemic, when going to the gym wasn’t a safe option, people began exploring virtual workouts (虚拟训练) from home. Many of them now say they won’t go back. It has helped many people.
Linda Munson, 56, has worked a desk jol from home since the shutdown. She’s never been much of a gym person. In 2021, she was hospitalized with COVID and diagnosed with diabetes (糖尿病). When her doctor told her she needed to focus more on her health, she said she couldn’t do it. The doctor said, “Well, we’ll wait for you to have a heart attack.” That was her wake-up call. She started walking.
One day, her son brought home a VR headset called an Oculus Quest. Munson discovered the popular fitness app Supernatural and was hooked. Supernatural lets you swing your arms at targets or stretch with a coach in front of you and in your ear while you’re listening to music.
Linda Munson exercises in her living room. She takes a deep breath after using Supernatural, saying many Supernatural users post selfies in a Facebook group after a workout and cheer for each other.
Currently, Supernatural membership offers hundreds of workouts and costs $179 per year. The Ocults Quest headset needed to access it is $299. A handful of other workout apps made for VR headsets are a bit cheaper. “It’s worth it,” Munson says. She lost 50 pounds in a year and didn’t have to take diabetes medicine and can now play with her active grandchildren in her yard.
66．Why did people explore virtual workouts according to paragraph 1?
A．It is not secure to go to the gym. B．It is too expensive to go to the gym.
C．It is out of fashion to go to the gym. D．It costs too much time to go to the gym.
67．When did Linda Munson realize she had to exercise?
A．When she suffered a heart attack.
B．When she was diagnosed with diabetes.
C．When she has worked a desk job from home.
D．When her doctor predicted she would suffer a heart attack.
68．Why did Linda Munson start to use Supernatural?
A．Her son advised her to use it.
B．Her doctor forced her to use it.
C．She became interested in it by accident.
D．Her grandchildren wanted her to play with them.
69．What is Linda Munson’s attitude towards the app?
A．Negative. B．Approving.
C．Doubtful. D．Disappointed.

Are you planning to eat out tonight or are you going to stay in to save the pennies(省钱)? A meal out at a good restaurant or even a pizzeria can cost you a small fortune, so cooking for yourself makes financial sense. But with the rise in food prices, it’s important to be a wise shopper to keep your food bill in check.
These days our supermarket shelves are packed with tempting food items, from the daily staples, like bread and milk, to the exotic, like mangoes and kiwifruits(猕猴桃). There’s also the option of buying ready meals -convenient food that comes at a price. However, if you’re feeling hard up(拮据), there are things you can do to make the money you spend on food go further.
According to the BBC Food website, it’s all about changing your habits. It claims that cooking fulfilling and tasty meals on a budget is easy. It suggests a number of “tricks” such as using cheaper cuts of meat, “choose small amounts of meat with less expensive proteins” and “transform small quantities of leftovers into a heavy meal”.
A favorite entertainment of mine to help when money is tight is to stock up on items that are on special offer-such as BOGOF deals(Buy one, get one free).However, this is more of a problem when it comes to perishable(易腐烂的)items like fresh fruit and vegetables. In the UK, about 39% of household food waste is fruit and veg. So it’s a good idea not to stock up on too much of these things. Store them carefully and make the most of them in all your recipes.
Food waste is a big problem generally, so shopping carefully can also reduce the amount we throw away. And in Edinburgh in Scotland, it’s possible to reduce waste and not break the bank by visiting a recycled food shop, which has been set up to prevent extra food from shops ending up in the bins(垃圾桶).
Of course, the biggest thing you can do to help your cash flow is to cut back on take-away coffees and lunches.
Cooking your own meals is usually healthier for you and your finances.
70．According to the author, which of the following ways cost the least money?
A．To have meals at a good restaurant. B．To cook meals for yourself at home.
C．To buy exotic fruit and vegetables. D．To buy ready meals or convenient food.
71．What does the author usually do to save the expenses on food?
A．He chooses small amounts of meat with expensive proteins.
B．He transforms large quantities of leftovers into a heavy meal.
C．He stocks up on items of special offer -such as BOGOF deals.
D．He makes all the perishable fruit and vegetables in all his recipes. .
72．How do some people reduce food waste in the UK?
A．They often visits recycled food shops.
B．They store most of their food carefully.
C．They buy take﹣away coffees and lunches.
D．They only throw away the perishable food.
73．Which one can be the best title of this passage?
A．Ways to Cook Tasty Meals at Home B．Ways to Cut Daily Expenses on Meals
C．Ways to Buy Food in the Supermarket D．Ways to Store Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.

Robbie Gay is a young boy with a kind heart. He had a horrible start to life, hospitalized twice with brain injuries before entering the foster(寄养) care system. When he was finally adopted by his parents, he was so hurt by his experiences that he was unable to cry.
However, he found therapy(治疗)in a most unlikely place—his local animal shelter. There he took comfort in caring for the older dogs who’d been left behind. “People don’t want older dogs. They only want puppies, “Robbie explained. His ability to empathize(移情)with the older dogs obviously comes from his own shocking experience, as his mom shared, “He knows what it’s like not to be loved and cared for.”
Now in a safe and loving home, he’s able to open his heart completely to these unfortunate dogs and practice compassion. It was this kindness that led him to find his tears again when one of his foster dogs died.
One of the difficulties in caring for the older dogs is that many don’t stay alive for long. But Robbie insists on staying with them right up until they pass away, as he quite rightly says, “I don’t think of when they’re going, I think of how they feel right now.”
Robbie is unusual in that he not only wants to care for aging dogs, he also hopes to foster children when he grows up. He truly shows compassion and understanding, even if it leaves him heartbroken when his four-legged friends depart too soon. Hopefully, Robbie will continue to care for others, through his beautiful heart, continue to heal and feel loved with his wonderful furry family and the human one!
74．What made Robbie care for older dogs in his local animal shelter?
A．His childhood dream. B．His studying background.
C．His early experience. D．His family’s encouragement.
75．Which of the following can best describe Robbie?
A．Generous and caring. B．Confident and creative.
C．Energetic and active. D．Ambitious and considerate.
76．What does Robbie care most while looking after the old dogs?
A．Where they came from. B．When they will pass away.
C．Why they were left behind. D．How they feel at the moment.
77．What is the best title for the text?
A．A Boy Suffering a lot. B．A Boy with a Terrible Life
C．A Boy Finding His Tears. D．A Boy Caring for Older Dogs























参考答案：
1．A
2．C
3．D
4．A
5．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了全球化和流动性增大这些现象产生的副作用，即“外国人”的传统定义已经彻底改变。
1．目的意图题。根据第二段“Does she think and act like a foreigner? What do we mean by this label?（她的思维和行为像外国人吗?这个标签是什么意思）”可知，本段举例欧洲人和北京人分别在国外定居，生活，工作之后他们的特征更像本地人，然后通过问句的形式表明再根据一个人的出生地来判断他是一个外国人是不合适的了，选项A符合句意，故选A。
2．推理判断题。根据第三段“When I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, the faces you would see during a walk through a local shopping mall back in the 1960s and 1970s included almost none of Asian descent. Today the same malls are full of Asian faces, and a glance at the ranks of top scoring students in local schools reveals lots of Asian surnames.（当我在芝加哥郊区长大时，在上世纪六七十年代，你在当地的购物中心散步时看到的面孔几乎没有亚裔。今天，同样的商场里到处都是亚洲面孔，看一眼当地学校的高分学生排名，就会发现很多亚洲姓氏）”可知，通过六七十年代和现在的状况相比较可知，今天在芝加哥的亚洲移民比以前时要多很多，选项C符合语意。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据第五段“In most places, the traditional foreigners were people who didn’t speak or read the local languages well, were unfamiliar with local customs and lifestyles, often engaged in relatively third-class work, and certainly not the type of people you would want your sons or daughters to marry（在大多数地方，传统的外国人是那些不会说或读当地语言的人，不熟悉当地的习俗和生活方式，通常从事相对三流的工作，当然不是你想让你的儿子或女儿嫁给的那种人）”可知，传统外国人的特点是：不精通当地语言；不熟悉当地的习俗和生活方式；做低等工作，因此生活水准不会很高；在婚恋上不受欢迎，因此很难娶到或嫁给当地人。选项D. Most of them didn’t live at the bottom of the local society.（他们大部分人不生活在社会底层）与文章内容不符，不是传统外国人的特点。故选D。
4．词句猜测题。根据第一段“One side effect of globalization and the related phenomenon of greatly increased mobility is that the traditional definition of “foreigner” has passed its sell-by date（全球化和相关的流动性大大增加的现象的一个副作用是……）”可知，此处划线句子是在解释全球化及流动性增大的副作用与对外国人的传统定义的关系，，而这一段在开篇提出，说明文章的主体是在解释说明这一现象。结合最后一段“The traditional role models are getting mixed up, and it looks like this is just the beginning of a new chapter. Today, the whole thing has totally changed. It’s not about where people are from or what color their skins are.（传统的角色模式正在被混淆，看起来这只是一个新篇章的开始。今天，一切都完全改变了。这与人们来自哪里或他们的皮肤是什么颜色无关）”可知，在全球化的今天，外国人不再与来自哪里或与肤色有关，即对外国人的定义完全改变了。与第一段主旨首尾呼应。因此可以推断出，换线句子的含义是指“对外国人传统的定义已经过时了”，即已经完全改变。选项A. the term “foreigner” should be redefined（外国人这一概念应该重新被定义）符合语意。故选A。
5．主旨大意题。根据第一段“One side effect of globalization and the related phenomenon of greatly increased mobility is that the traditional definition of “foreigner” has passed its sell-by date（全球化和相关的流动性大大增加的现象的一个副作用是对外国人的传统定义已经过时）”可知，文章开篇提出，全球化之后，对外国人的定义的影响，下文会对这这一现象解释说明。结合最后一段“The traditional role models are getting mixed up, and it looks like this is just the beginning of a new chapter. Today, the whole thing has totally changed. It’s not about where people are from or what color their skins are.（传统的角色模式正在被混淆，看起来这只是一个新篇章的开始。今天，一切都完全改变了。这与人们来自哪里或他们的皮肤是什么颜色无关）”可知，在全球化的今天，外国人不再与来自哪里或与肤色有关，即对外国人的定义完全改变了。首尾段的主旨相呼应。因此文章的大意是“定义外国人这一标准已经完全改变”，选项B符合语意。故选B。
6．C
7．D
8．A
9．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新型的大自然疗法，帮助病人通过接近大自然，远离城市的喧嚣，减少压力，从而恢复身体健康。
6．词义猜测题。根据文章第二段“According to the International Association of Applied Psychology, lower stress, better moods, better brain activity and even happiness can all be linked to spending time in the great outdoors. (根据国际应用心理学协会的说法，更低的压力，更好的情绪，更好的大脑活动，甚至快乐都可以与花时间在户外有关。)”以及划线单词所在句子的主谓部分“That’s why(这是……的原因)”可知，前一句中所说的减轻压力与在户外有关系，与后一句有因果关系，因为自然疗法对身体有好处，因此很多项目才会建议把自然作为潜在的治疗方法。A.practice练习；B.provide提供；C.suggest建议；D.explore探讨。故选C项。
7．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Scientists estimate there are millions of trees on earth. I couldn’t believe that those trees can have a healing(治愈的)effect on people. (科学家估计地球上有数百万棵树。我不敢相信这些树能对人有治疗作用。)”引出话题。第二段“According to World Health Organization, 40 percent of American adults have at least two chronic(慢性病的)diseases, which include high blood pressure, mood disorders, heart problems and diabetes. According to the International Association of Applied Psychology, lower stress, better moods, better brain activity and even happiness can all be linked to spending time in the great outdoors. That’s why there are dozens of programs that prescribe nature as a potential form of healing. Nature is everywhere. (根据世界卫生组织的数据，40%的美国成年人患有至少两种慢性疾病，包括高血压、情绪障碍、心脏问题和糖尿病。根据国际应用心理学协会的说法，更低的压力，更好的情绪，更好的大脑活动，甚至快乐都可以与花时间在户外有关。这就是为什么有几十个项目把自然作为一种潜在的治疗形式。大自然无处不在。)”可知，第二段在第一段的基础上进一步举例论证说明大自然对身体疾病有帮助，因此第二段是提供证据，故选D项。
8．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The first one is called attention restoration theory. (第一个是注意力恢复理论。)”以及“The second major theory is called stress reduction theory. (第二个主要理论叫做压力减少理论。)”可知，大自然疗法主要采取的方式是减少压力，是人体基本认知恢复。A项“Refresh oneself.(清醒头脑)”符合题意，故选A项。
9．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“When I recommended nature for the first time to a patient of mine, he actually just nodded his head and said, “You’re absolutely right. When I spend more time in nature, I feel better.” And so, I think healthcare providers have to get over our own traditional mental views against this new sort of lifestyle, and prescribe something evidence-based, like nature time more often. (当我第一次向我的一位病人推荐大自然时，他实际上只是点了点头，说：‘你说得完全正确。当我花更多的时间在大自然中，我感觉更好。’因此，我认为医疗保健提供者必须克服我们对这种新型生活方式的传统观念，并开出一些基于证据的处方，比如更多地享受自然时光。)”可知，作者在推荐自然疗法的时候，病人并不是非常一开始就接受的，最开始只是“点点头”，而下一句还提到了要克服的问题，说明目前这种疗法大众接受度不高。故选B项。
10．A
11．A
12．C
13．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一种自动化快速折叠衣服的方法以及折叠机器人的前景。
10．细节理解题。根据第二自然段“As is reported, machines need clear rules in order to function, and it’s hard for them to figure out what exactly is going on in those messy piles-say, where the sweater stops and where the towel begins. In sum, most robots have not generally been equipped for the task. (据报道，机器需要有明确的规则才能运转，而且它们很难弄清楚那些乱七八糟的堆里到底发生了什么，比如毛衣停在哪里，毛巾从哪里开始。总之，大多数机器人通常还没有装备完成这项任务。)”可知，机器人不善于折叠衣服是因为他们很难服从明确的人类命令。故选A。
11．细节理解题。根据第四自然段“That process can involve a number of defined movements including dragging, moving and “pick-and-place”. (该过程可能涉及许多定义的移动，包括拖动、移动和“拾取和放置”。)”可知，SpeedFolding可以执行更精细的动作。故选A。
12．推理判断题。根据最后一段“For another, researchers say there’s more they want to explore, including methods with which the robot can learn to work on a novel piece of clothing when given a few demonstrations. But there’s always hope that folding in the future will get even neater. (另一方面，研究人员表示，他们还想探索更多的方法，包括机器人在进行几次演示后可以学习如何处理一件新衣服的方法。但人们总是希望未来的折叠会变得更整洁。)”可知，作者认为SpeedFolding有一个充满希望的未来。故选C。
13．主旨大意题。根据第二自然段“But an international group of researchers say their new method could change that, or at least speed up the process. (但一个国际研究小组表示，他们的新方法可以改变这一情况，或者至少可以加快这一进程。)”以及最后一段“For another, researchers say there’s more they want to explore, including methods with which the robot can learn to work on a novel piece of clothing when given a few demonstrations. (另一方面，研究人员表示，他们还想探索更多的方法，包括机器人在进行几次演示后可以学习如何处理一件新衣服的方法。)”可知，本文主要介绍了一种自动化快速折叠衣服的方法以及折叠机器人的前景。故D项“The Research on the Folding Robot is On (折叠机器人的研究进展)”最能概括文章主旨。故选D。
14．A
15．A
16．D
17．D

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述一名受伤的徒步旅行者被一名火车乘客从窗口发现后获救。
14．细节理解题。根据第一段“An injured hiker was rescued earlier this month after a train passenger spotted her from the window.(本月早些时候，一名受伤的徒步旅行者被一名火车乘客从窗口发现后获救。)”和第二段“The rider told the train crew, who then reported it to the train inspector, Henry Smith, who was in a motor car behind them.(这名乘客告诉了列车员，列车员随后向坐在他们后面一辆汽车里的列车员亨利·史密斯报告了这件事。)”可知，火车乘客首先注意到受伤的徒步旅行者。故选A。
15．细节理解题。根据第三段“She said she’d intended to go on a day hike, but ended up falling 90 feet down a cliff face while trying to take pictures. (她说，她原本打算进行一天的徒步旅行，但在试图拍照时从90英尺高的悬崖上掉了下来。)”可知，女徒步旅行者不小心从悬崖上掉了下来。故选A。
16．推理判断题。根据最后一段“While they were waiting for the rescue team, Nick and Kylah, an engineer and a fireman on the next train passing by the location, came to help. 327 passengers on the train waited on the track as they crossed the river to examine the woman’s injuries and bring emergency supplies, blankets and a radio for communication. (当他们在等待救援队的时候，尼克和凯拉，一名工程师和一名消防员，在经过这个地点的下一辆火车上，过来帮忙。火车上的327名乘客在铁轨上等待，他们过河检查该女子的伤势，并带上应急用品、毯子和一台无线电通信设备。)”可推断，下一班火车上的人也为救援工作做出了贡献。故选D。
17．推理判断题。根据第三段“Despite a badly broken leg, she struggled to pull herself to the bank of the river to try to flag down trains. She had no emergency supplies with her, or suitable clothing to spend the night outdoors. There had been a cold attack while the woman was trapped in the wilderness. The hiker described spending daylight hours trying to get the attention of passing trains and, at night, would roll herself into a nearby cliff face in an attempt to stay warm. (尽管她的腿严重骨折，她还是挣扎着把自己拉到河岸，试图让火车停下。她身上没有应急用品，也没有适合在户外过夜的衣服。当那个女人被困在荒野时，有一场寒冷袭击。这位徒步旅行者描述说，白天的时候，她会试图引起过往火车的注意，晚上，她会把自己滚到附近的悬崖上，以保持温暖。)”可推断，这位女徒步旅行者适应能力强，并且意志坚强。故选D。
18．B
19．C
20．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。你有没有想过草地保龄球这项伟大的运动是关于什么的，你有没有想尝试一下？本文主要介绍了如何寻找俱乐部、加入俱乐部以及草地保龄球需要什么设备。
18．细节理解题。根据Finding a Club部分“A full list of all the clubs who are members of the BLI (Bowling League of Ireland) can be found at htps://irishlawnbowls.ie/bli-club/. (所有属于BLI（爱尔兰保龄球联盟）成员的俱乐部的完整列表可以在网站htps://irishlawnbowls.ie/bli-club/找到。)”可知，可以在网站上找到BLI的所有保龄球俱乐部。故选B。
19．细节理解题。根据Joining a Club部分“Membership fees, which need to be paid first, vary from club to club depending on if they are a multi-sport club. (需要先支付的会员费因俱乐部而异，这取决于他们是否是一个多运动俱乐部。)”可知，加入保龄球俱乐部，首先应该支付会员费。故选C。
20．推理判断题。根据第一自然段“Have you ever wondered what the great game of Lawn Bowling is all about and have you ever wanted to try it out? If yes, then hopefully this page will tell you all you want to know. (你有没有想过草地保龄球这项伟大的运动是关于什么的，你有没有想尝试一下？如果是的话，那么希望这一页能告诉你想知道的一切。)”以及第二段“To check a suitable time to visit, you can contact the club secretary whose details you will get on the above online pages. (为了确定合适的参观时间，您可以联系俱乐部秘书，其详细信息将在上述网页上获得。)”可知，文本可能来自一个体育网站。故选D。
21．D
22．D
23．A
24．D

【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了中国载人潜水器“奋斗者”号成功到达了地球最深的地点之一，深度是10909米，还介绍了“奋斗者”号的相关信息。
21．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Extreme water pressure is the first challenge that requires dealing with during the exploration. At 10,000 meters down in the ocean, the submersible has to stand about 1,100 atmospheres of pressure, equal to 2,000 elephants stepping on a person’s back. (极端水压是勘探过程中需要处理的第一个挑战。在1万米深的海底，潜水器必须承受1100个大气压的压力，相当于2000头大象踩在一个人的背上)”可推知，提到“2000头大象”是想要把压力的程度生动地描述出来。故选D项。
22．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Its control system has reached the international frontier level.(其控制系统已达到国际前沿水平)”可知，控制系统的技术达到了世界先进水平。故选D项。
23．细节理解题。根据第四段中“With the arms, Fendouzhe collected samples of ocean rocks, deep-sea living things and seabed sediments (沉淀物). (通过手臂，“奋斗者”收集了海洋岩石、深海生物和海床沉积物的样本)”可知，“手臂”可以收集海洋的样品。故选A项。
24．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Deep down in the ocean are unusual creatures, strange environments and impressive geological wonders, yet humanity knows less about the ocean floor than about the far side of the moon. These samples and data collected from the deep ocean can be used for geological and biological research, as well as study the human impact on the planet. (在海洋深处有不寻常的生物，奇怪的环境和令人印象深刻的地质奇观，然而人类对海底的了解还不如对月球背面的了解。这些从深海收集的样本和数据可用于地质和生物研究，以及研究人类对地球的影响)”可推知，人们研究深海是想探索地球上鲜为人知的领域。故选D项。
25．A
26．B
27．C
28．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了运动有助于保持活力和健康，同时运动可以有助于青少年社交以及获得更便宜的教育。
25．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Playing sports you enjoy can help you meet recommended activity levels. In a 2012 article, Dr. David Geier claimed playing sports was linked to reduced rates of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and other poor health conditions. A 2012 Melbourne University summary fact sheet claimed playing sports leads to the healthy growth of bones, muscles and connective tissue in children. It also suggested children who play sports tend to remain more physically active as adults and are less likely to smoke or use drugs.(做你喜欢的运动可以帮助你达到推荐的活动量。在2012年的一篇文章中，大卫·盖尔博士声称，运动与降低肥胖、高血压、糖尿病和其他不良健康状况的发病率有关。2012年墨尔本大学的一份概况介绍称，体育运动有助于儿童骨骼、肌肉和结缔组织的健康成长。研究还表明，参加体育运动的儿童成年后往往更活跃，吸烟或吸毒的可能性也更小)”可知，第一段主要告诉我们运动有助于保持活力和健康。故选A。
26．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Playing sports could be your ticket to a cheaper education, too. The data-compiling website scholarshipstats.com reported that 177,000 student athletes had some or all of their education paid for in the 2021-22 academic year.(参加体育运动也可能是你获得更便宜教育的门票。数据汇编网站scholarshipstats.com报告称，在2021到22学年，17.7万名学生运动员的部分或全部教育都得到了支付)”可知，学生可以通过获得奖学金，来获得更便宜的教育。故选B。
27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Of course, with any physical activity comes the risk of injury. but some sports are definitely more dangerous than others. In a 2011 survey, the non-profit Safe Kids Worldwide reported that over 1.35 million children sustained sports-related injuries bad enough for a trip to an emergency room. Some sports even carry the risk of potentially dangerous physical problems off the field. Most notable are the eating disorders that have developed among gymnasts and other athletes that need to cut weight for competition.(当然，任何体育活动都有受伤的风险。但有些运动肯定比其他运动更危险。在2011年的一项调查中，非营利组织“全球儿童安全”报告称，超过135万名儿童因运动受伤，严重到需要去急诊室。有些运动甚至会在场外引发潜在的身体问题。最值得注意的是在体操运动员和其他需要减肥的运动员中出现的饮食失调)”可推知，最后一段和上面几段的不同在于是用不同的语气写的，强调了体育运动的危险性。故选C。
28．推理判断题。根据第二段中“The social benefits of playing sports last well beyond youth.(从事体育运动的社会效益远远超出了青少年时期)”以及第三段中“While your chances of ever making it to the professionals are slim, sports can still lead to career opportunities.(虽然你成为职业运动员的机会很小，但运动仍然可以带来职业机会)”可推知，文章针对的是孩子。故选D。
29．A
30．A
31．B
32．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了阿尔茨海默氏症是一种精神疾病，会导致许多痛苦的经历。但是患病的81岁的老人Paul Harvey的儿子为他录制了一段用钢琴演奏的视频，并发布在网上，以此向世界证明，即使是这种精神疾病也不能从他父亲那里夺走音乐。
29．词句猜测题。根据画线词后文“The memories become harder to recall, we start forgetting things and our brain functions become weaker and slower with each passing day.(记忆变得越来越难回忆，我们开始忘记事情，我们的大脑功能变得越来越弱，越来越慢)”可知，人们的记忆变得越来越差了，说明随着年龄的增长，这种复杂的结构往往开始变得更糟了。故画线词意思是“变得更糟”。故选A。
30．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The old man gained appreciation and love from millions of people on the internet.(这位老人在互联网上获得了数百万人的欣赏和爱)”可知，人们对这个视频很欣赏。故选A。
31．细节理解题。根据第二段中“He suffers from Dementia too and wanted to show the world tat even this mental disorder could not take music away from his father. (他也患有痴呆症，他想向世界证明，即使是这种精神疾病也不能从他父亲那里夺走音乐)”可知，哈维的故事主要表明疾病不能打败所有人。故选B。
32．细节理解题。根据最后一段“To mark the day since his video went viral. he was also invited to conduct the BBC Philharmonic orchestra and given a chance to play two of his compositions at their studio, located in Salford. It is truly a heart-warming story.(纪念他的视频在网上疯传的那一天。他还受邀指挥BBC爱乐乐团，并有机会在他们位于索尔福德的工作室演奏他的两首作品。这真是一个温暖人心的故事)”可知，哈维的故事是一个温暖人心的故事是因为其他人可以给哈维提供很好的机会。故选D。
33．A
34．C
35．B
36．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了被称为Delta项目的机器学习程序，它能确保食物被送到最需要的地方，最有可能被吃掉的地方，以及做其他许多事情。
33．细节理解题。由文章第二段第一句“Many people describe food waste as “a good problem to have”, as it naturally suggests that there is enough to go around. ”（许多人将食物浪费描述为“一个好问题”，因为它必然表明有足够的食物。）可知，人们认为食物浪费是“一个好问题”，是因为这表明有足够的食物。故选A项。
34．细节理解题。由文章第四段“The excellent distribution (分发) of food is a challenging job to take on all the way down the supply chain. Perhaps this is the main reason that 30-40%of the food in the U. S. is wasted.”（优秀的食品分发是一项具有挑战性的工作，要沿着供应链进行下去。也许这就是美国30% -40%的食物被浪费的主要原因。）可知，食物浪费最严重的阶段是食物分发。故选C项。
35．推理判断题。由文章第五段“Adele Peters reports the Google innovation and shares that there is no simple way for food suppliers to let food banks know what they have available, or for food banks to communicate what they need.”（阿黛尔·彼得斯报告了谷歌的创新，并表示，食品供应商没有简单的方式让食物赈济处知道他们有什么可用的食物，或者让食物赈济处传达他们需要什么食物。）和倒数第二段“Emily Ma explains that they set out to create a smarter food system. One that knows in what state the food is, its location, and where best to direct it to. This way, it ensures that it ends up to the people who need it most and not in a landfill.”（艾米丽·马解释说，他们开始创建一个更智能的食物系统。它知道食物处于什么状态，它的位置，以及把它送到哪里最好。这样，它可以确保它最终到达最需要它的人，而不是在垃圾填埋场。）可知，造成食物浪费的原因是缺少沟通。故选B项。
36．主旨大意题。由文章的第一段“Known as Project Delta, the machine learning program takes into account thousands of variables and different calculations, and the things it would actually take a good team of organizers to manage. It ensures the food is going where it is needed most, where it’s most likely to get eaten, and many other things.”（这个机器学习程序被称为Delta项目，它考虑了数千个变量和不同的计算，以及实际上需要一个优秀的组织者团队来管理的事情。它确保食物被送到最需要的地方，最有可能被吃掉的地方，以及其他许多事情。）和最后一段的第一句“Finally, in a more impressive display of machine learning, special cameras are equipped next to waste bins in Google-facility kitchens.”（最后，在一个更令人印象深刻的机器学习展示中，在谷歌设施厨房的垃圾箱旁边配备了特殊的摄像头。）可知，本文主要介绍谷歌公司正研发减少食物浪费的工具。故选D项。
37．D
38．C
39．B

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要是Highview Park针对要改善游戏空间征求居民意见的通知。
37．细节理解题。根据Have your say from Monday 6 June部分中“By meeting us at Highview Park on Wednesday 15 June from 5 p.m. — 5: 30 p.m.(6月15日（星期三）下午5点至5点半在Highview公园与我们会面)”可知，6月15日下午5点到5点半人们可以见面。故选D。
38．细节理解题。根据Have your say from Monday 6 June部分中“Online survey at shape.monash.vic.gov.au(在线调查地址：shape.monash.vic.gov.au)”可知，网上调查在shape. monash.vic.gov.au.进行。故选C。
39．推理判断题。根据“We’re planning to improve the playspace at Highview Park, Glen Waverley to make it more interesting and fun for local children.(我们计划改善格伦·韦弗利的高维尤公园的游戏空间，让它对当地的孩子们来说更有趣)”以及第二段“As a first step, we’d like to get your ideas on what could be included in the new park and other ideas for improvements to the reserve.(作为第一步，我们想征求你们对新公园可以包括什么以及其他改善保护区的想法)”可推知，这篇文章的目的是邀请居民发表他们对游戏空间的看法。故选B。
40．B
41．B
42．A
43．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了ESP是指额外的感官感知，介绍了拥有这种能力的人的特点以及相关的研究。
40．细节理解题。根据第一段“ESP, Extra Sensory Perception, is a catch-all expression for the so-called ability of certain people to receive transmitted thoughts from others, to transmit their own thoughts, to see what will happen in the future or to be able to move objects from one place to another without physically touching them. These special people are called psychics.(ESP，即额外的感官知觉，是一种笼统的表达，指的是某些人接受他人传递的思想，传递自己的思想，预见未来将会发生什么，或者能够在不接触物体的情况下将物体从一个地方移动到另一个地方的所谓能力。这些特殊的人被称为通灵者)”可知，通灵者无法把一个朋友的想法传递给另一个朋友。故选B。
41．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Alongside the existence of documented evidence, there are plenty of claims that have turned out to be cheating. For most people, it is difficult to accept such claims without having had first-hand experience.(除了有书面证据的存在，还有很多说法被证明是作弊。对于大多数人来说，如果没有亲身经历，很难接受这样的说法)”可知，很多人对超感知觉持怀疑态度。故画线词意思是“怀疑的”。故选B。
42．推理判断题。根据第三段中“However, other scientists have been unable to copy his results since, which has resulted in the book losing much of its original credibility and fame.(然而，从那以后，其他科学家一直无法复制他的结果，这导致这本书失去了最初的可信度和名气)”以及第四段“There was a great deal of excitement and interest at the time, but the research failed to produce convincing results.(当时人们非常兴奋和感兴趣，但这项研究未能得出令人信服的结果)”可推知，《超感官知觉》和《甘兹菲尔德实验》都没能科学地证明超能力的存在。故选A。
43．主旨大意题。根据第一段“ESP, Extra Sensory Perception, is a catch-all expression for the so-called ability of certain people to receive transmitted thoughts from others, to transmit their own thoughts, to see what will happen in the future or to be able to move objects from one place to another without physically touching them. These special people are called psychics.(ESP，即额外的感官知觉，是一种笼统的表达，指的是某些人接受他人传递的思想，传递自己的思想，预见未来将会发生什么，或者能够在不接触物体的情况下将物体从一个地方移动到另一个地方的所谓能力。这些特殊的人被称为通灵者)”结合文章主要介绍了ESP是指额外的感官感知，介绍了拥有这种能力的人的特点以及相关的研究。可知，这篇文章主要讲了是否存在ESP。故选A。
44．D
45．A
46．B

【导语】本文是一个竞赛须知。文章详细地介绍了历史公平竞赛的意义、参赛作品的主题、各项要求以及活动安排。
44．细节理解题。根据“This Year’s Theme(今年的主题)”部分中的“All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans throughout history.(所有参与者必须讨论通信或交通技术在历史上如何提高美国人的生活质量)”可知，今年的主题涉及科技对美国人生活的改善。故选D项。
45．细节理解题。根据“Category Requirements(类别要求)”部分中的“Essay Writing: An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,500 words.(论文写作：两千到两千五百字的学术论文)”可知，字数必须在两千到两千五之间，因此1500字不够，必须添加更多的信息。故选A项。
46．细节理解题。根据“Important Dates(重要日期)”部分中的“February 19 A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions.(2月19日教师委员会将评估材料并提出意见)”可知，2月19日，评委老师会对提交的材料给出意见和评论。故选B项。
47．A
48．D
49．C
50．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了科学家研发的一种新装置，这种装置可以利用明亮的点和阴影之间的差异发电。
47．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Swee Ching Tan and his team call their new device a shadow-effect energy generator. They made it by coating silicon with a thin layer of gold.(Swee Ching Tan和他的团队称他们的新设备为阴影效应能量发生器。他们将硅涂上一层薄薄的黄金)”可知，Tan的能量发生器最外层是一层黄金。故选A项。
48．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Warren also would like to see the team measure the power the devices make over a longer time, such as a whole day.(沃伦还希望看到该团队测量这些设备在更长的时间内（比如一整天）产生的功率)”可知，她对新设备有所期待。故选D项。
49．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Increasing how much light the generators can absorb would allow them to make better use of shadows. So the team is working to improve the device’s performance with strategies that solar cells use to gather light.(增加发电机能吸收的光量将使它们更好地利用阴影。因此，该团队正在努力通过太阳能电池收集光线的表现来提高设备的性能)”可知，团队目前的工作重点在于提高该设备吸收光线的表现和效率。故选C项。
50．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“A new device uses the contrast between bright spots and shade to create an electric current.(一种新设备利用亮点和阴影之间的对比来产生电流)”可知，本文主要介绍了科学家研发的一种新装置，这种装置可以利用明亮的点和阴影之间的差异发电。故选B项。
51．B
52．B
53．B
54．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍的是当前的主流视频“每天吃什么”的危害和一些相关的建议。
51．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“TikTok has appeared as a major starter of food trends—from mushroom coffee and pancake cereal to cloud bread. But there’s another trend dominating TikTok that’s become bigger than any of these viral recipes. That’s the #whatieatinaday trend, which is nearing 9 billion views.(TikTok已经成为食品趋势的主要开端——从蘑菇咖啡和煎饼麦片到云面包。 但是，还有另一种主导TikTok的趋势，它变得比任何这些病毒式食谱都要大。 这是#whatieatinaday趋势，接近90亿次观看。)”可知，第一段主要讲述的是whatieatinaday趋势的根源是什么。故选B项。
52．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The biggest harm I see with this trend is that it normalizes disordered or restrictive eating behaviors.(我看到这种趋势的最大危害是它使紊乱或限制性饮食行为正常化。)”可知Cara Harbstreet认为“每天吃什么”是有害的原因在于它把紊乱的饮食习惯当做一种正常的行为。故选B项。
53．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Rather than a day’s worth of food, many experts suggest posting a single meal instead.(许多专家建议发布一顿饭，而不是一天的食物。)”可知，饮食专家建议不是发布每天的饮食，而是每次发布一餐的。故选B项。
54．推理判断题。根据倒数第四段“Even if the #whatieatinaday posts are displaying a balanced day of eating, the message of “eat like me, and you will look like me” is harmful because people would not necessarily achieve the same body size as the Instagrammer even if they copied their day of eating bite for bite.(即使#whatieatinaday帖子显示的是均衡的一天进食，“像我一样吃，你会看起来像我一样”的信息也是有害的，因为即使他们复制了他们吃的每一口，人们不一定能达到与Instagrammer相同的体型。)”和倒数第三段中的“Rather than a day’s worth of food, many experts suggest posting a single meal instead. Rachael Hartley said an individual meal or recipe could serve as an idea or inspiration versus a full day of eating to copy.(许多专家建议发布一顿饭，而不是一天的食物。Rachael Hartley说，一顿饭或食谱可以作为一个想法或灵感，而不是一整天的饮食来复制。)”以及文章引用的其他专家的内容可知，写这篇文章的目的是为了说明the #whatieatinaday trend是有害的。故选C项。
55．A
56．A
57．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了与国际汉语考试和国际汉语口试相关的信息。
55．细节理解题。根据第二段“According to China’s Ministry of Education, any foreign students to be enrolled in Chinese university should at least hold a HSK Level 4 certificate.(根据中国教育部的规定，任何进入中国大学的外国学生至少应持有HSK 4级证书)”可知，对于外国人进入中国大学至少需要通过HSK Level 4。故选A项。
56．细节理解题。根据HSKK TEST部分中的“HSKK Test is designed to test the ability to express oneself orally in Chinese and includes the HSKK (Elementary), HSKK (Intermediate) and HSKK (Advanced). (HSKK考试旨在测试用汉语口头表达自己的能力，包括HSKK（初级），HSKK（中级）和HSKK（高级）)”可知，HSKK Test包含三级。故选A项。
57．推理判断题。根据首段中的“HSK TEST and HSKK TEST are both the internationally standardized tests that focus on the ability of candidates whose Chinese is not their first language to use Chinese for communication in life, study and work.(HSK考试和HSKK考试都是国际标准化的考试，侧重于汉语不是第一语言的考生在生活，学习和工作中使用汉语进行交流的能力)”可知，本文介绍的是关于HSK TEST 和 HSKK TEST的考试信息，都是针对海外的学生。由此推知，文章很可能在关于海外学习的网站上，其他的艺术展览馆，城内地铁，初级教学课本都不符合文章主题。故选D项。
58．C
59．B
60．A
61．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人类对南极洲的频繁考察，导致煤烟污染加速了南极洲气温的上升，加速了冰雪融化，人们对此情况反思，该如何降低对南极洲的考察频率从而减少对南极洲生态环境的破坏。
58．推理判断题。根据第二段““It really makes us question, is our presence really needed?” says Alia Khan, one of the authors of the new study. “We have quite a large black carbon footprint in Antarctica, which is enhancing snow and ice melt.”(“这真的让我们质疑，我们的存在真的需要吗？”这项新研究的作者之一Alia Khan说。“我们在南极洲有相当大的黑碳足迹，这正在促进冰雪融化。”)”可知，Alia Khan的疑问可以看出他对人们去南极洲考察这一事实表示怀疑，而且他看到了人们到访南极洲产生的碳足迹使南极洲的冰雪融化，这让他感到焦虑。故选C项。
59．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Soot in Antarctica comes primarily from waste gases of cruise ships (游轮), vehicles and airplanes, although some pollution travels on the wind from other parts of the globe.(南极洲的烟尘主要来自游轮、车辆和飞机的废气，尽管一些污染是从世界其他地区随风传播的。)”可知，南极洲煤烟的主要来源就是人们所使用的交通工具。故选B项。
60．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“When snow and ice are uncovered, they reflect an enormous amount of sunlight before it can turn into heat. “These are the mirrors on our planet,” says Sonia Nagorski, a scientist at the University of Alaska Southeast.(当雪和冰被揭开时，它们会在阳光变成热量之前反射大量的阳光。“这些是我们星球上的镜子，”阿拉斯加东南大学的科学家索尼娅·纳戈尔斯基（Sonia Nagorski）说。)”可以推断，冰雪被煤烟覆盖后，其反射阳光的效果就会降低。故选A项。
61．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Soot pollution is speeding up climate-driven melting in Antarctica, a new study suggests, raising questions about how to protect the delicate continent from the increasing number of humans who want to visit..(一项新的研究表明，煤烟污染正在加速南极洲的气候融化，这引发了人们对如何保护这片脆弱的大陆免受越来越多的想要到访那里的人的影响的问题。)”可知，人们在去南极洲考察的同时，却破坏了南极洲的生态环境，所以该文主要分析的是我们人类有必要去南极洲考察吗？故选D项。
62．D
63．B
64．D
65．B

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是作者在一次偶然的机会为了科学而去发表公开演讲，使得他自己战胜了对公开演讲的恐惧心理，同时也悟出了一个道理：激情可以燃起心中的火焰，实现自己不能实现的成就。
62．词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting.(在大学期间和我的前几份工作中，当我不得不做演讲或主持会议时，我会变得非常紧张)”可知，在大学期间和工作之初，一到开会或者是公开演讲就会紧张。由此可知，公开演讲是作者一直感到困难的事情。划线词nemesis与struggles(难事)意思接近。故选D项。
63．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.(在每次会议上，我们都会被评分，并被迫与其他演讲者竞争奖项。你可能会认为我会作为一个优雅的演讲者离开这些经历，但似乎没有任何效果)”可推知，作者经常参加一些演讲比赛，但仍然没有改变自己紧张的状况。故选B项。
64．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“It wasn’t until recently, when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic, that I decided I must speak out.(直到最近，当科学和科学机构在大流行期间因不公平的原因受到攻击时，我才决定我必须大声疾呼)”可知，因为科学和科学机构遭到了不公平的攻击，所以作者站出来捍卫科学。故选D项。
65．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures.(快四十岁时，我了解到激情可以在我心中点燃火焰，去做我做梦都想不到的事情。导致我演讲的黑暗肯定会带来新的机会和冒险)”可推知，作者感悟到激情能够点燃内心的火焰，实现自己曾经无法实现的事情。故选B项。
66．A
67．D
68．C
69．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了疫情期间，由于去健身房已经不安全，人们开始探索虚拟训练。
66．细节理解题。根据第一段“During the pandemic, when going to the gym wasn’t a safe option, people began exploring virtual workouts from home.(在大流行病期间，当去健身房不是一个安全的选择时，人们开始在家探索虚拟训练)”可知，由于去健身房不安全，所以人们开始探索虚拟训练。故选A项。
67．细节理解题。根据第二段“The doctor said, “Well, we’ll wait for you to have a heart attack.” That was her wake-up call. She started walking.(医生说：“好吧，我们等你心脏病发作。”这是她的警钟。她开始走路)”可知，Linda Munson是在医生预测她再不锻炼就会心脏病发作之后开始锻炼的。故选D项。
68．推理判断题。根据第三段“One day, her son brought home a VR headset called an Oculus Quest. Munson discovered the popular fitness app Supernatural and was hooked.(一天，她的儿子带回家了一款名为Oculus Quest的VR耳机。Munson发现了流行的健身应用Supernatural，并对其着迷)”可知，Linda Munson偶然间发现了Supernatural这一应用，并开始对其感兴趣。故选C项。
69．推理判断题。根据最后一段““It’s worth it,” Munson says.(“它是值得的，” Munson说)”可知，Munson对于这一应用的态度是赞同的。故选B项。
70．B
71．C
72．A
73．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了食品价格不断上涨的当下，如何通过培养良好的购物和生活习惯，达到缩减食物花销的目的。
70．细节理解题。根据第一段“A meal out at a good restaurant or even a pizzeria can cost you a small fortune, so cooking for yourself makes financial sense. (在餐厅用餐，抑或是一份披萨，都会花费你一小部分钱，所以在家自己做饭的确会帮你省钱)”和第二段“These days our supermarket shelves are packed with tempting food items, from the daily staples, like bread and milk, to the exotic, like mangoes and kiwifruits(猕猴桃). There’s also the option of buying ready meals -convenient food that comes at a price. (如今超市里琳琅满目地陈列着各种诱人的食品，从牛奶、面包这样的日常主食，到异域的新奇水果，如猕猴桃和芒果。我们也可以选择方便食品。但它们却价格不菲)”可知，花钱最少的方式还是在家自己做饭。故选B项。
71．细节理解题。根据第四段“A favorite entertainment of mine to help when money is tight is to stock up on items that are on special offer-such as BOGOF deals(Buy one, get one free). (当我手头不宽裕时，我最喜欢的购物方式就是囤积一些有优惠活动的产品)”可知，作者平时会购买一些有优惠促销活动的食品，来达到省钱的目的，故选C项。
72．细节理解题。根据第五段“And in Edinburgh in Scotland, it’s possible to reduce waste and not break the bank by visiting a recycled food shop, which has been set up to prevent extra food from shops ending up in the bins(垃圾桶). (在苏格兰的爱丁堡，人们可以去逛一下回收食物店，减少食物浪费，还能省下一大笔钱。开这些店就是为了阻止各个商店丢弃大量食物，造成浪费)”可知，在英国，一些人会光顾回收食品店，购买仍然可食用的食品，减少浪费。故选A项。
73．主旨大意题。根据第一段“But with the rise in food prices, it’s important to be a wise shopper to keep your food bill in check. (但是如今食品价格不断上涨，重要的一点是如何做一个聪明的购物者，减少食物花销)”可知，这篇文章主要探讨如何减少日常的食物花销，故选B项。
74．C
75．A
76．D
77．D

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了幼年不幸的男孩 Robbie Gay 关心、照顾被人抛弃的老狗的故事。
74．细节理解题。根据文章第二自然段“His ability to empathize(移情)with the older dogs obviously comes from his own shocking experience, as his mom shared, “He knows what it’s like not to be loved and cared for.”(他对老狗产生共鸣的能力显然来自他自己的惊人经历，正如他的母亲所分享的，“他知道不被爱和照顾是什么感觉。”)”可知，Robbie Gay 照顾被人抛弃的老狗是源于自身童年的不幸经历。故选C。
75．推理判断题。根据文中第二自然段“There he took comfort in caring for the older dogs who’d been left behind.(在那里，他在照顾那些被遗弃的老狗时感到安慰。)” 以及最后一段“Robbie is unusual in that he not only wants to care for aging dogs, he also hopes to foster children when he grows up. (Robbie的与众不同之处在于，他不仅想照顾年迈的狗，还希望长大后能收养孩子。)”可以看出他善良和关爱他人的品质。故选A。
76．细节理解题。根据文章第四自然段““I don’t think of when they’re going, I think of how they feel right now.”(“我不想他们什么时候走，我想他们现在的感觉。”)”可知，Robbie Gay关注的是那些老狗现在的感受。故选D。
77．主旨大意题。本文为记叙文，讲述了幼年不幸的男孩Robbie Gay关心、照顾被人抛弃的老狗的故事。D项“A Boy Caring for Older Dogs”最能概括文章主旨。故选D。