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Making and retaining deep, meaningful friendships as an adult is hard, especially for men. Less than half of men report being satisfied with their friendships, and only about 1 in 5 said they had received emotional support from a friend in the last week, compared with 4 in 10 women, according to a 2021 survey from the Survey Center on American Life.
Why is it so hard? When Dr. Frank Sileo, a psychologist based in Ridgewood, New Jersey, first began conducting research on male friendships in 1995, many participants assumed his survey was about homosexuality. Such stereotypes are inaccurate, but revealed some of what maybe holding some men back from deep friendships, Sileo said.
Besides, boys receive messages that growing up and “manning up” mean hiding their soft side--a mindset that neuroscience, social science and developmental psychology all show is harmful to them. The drive to toughen up and never show vulnerability (脆弱) that restricts men from friendships can lead them to loneliness, violence and anger. “We consider relationships as feminine.” Sileo said. “If that’s a feminine (女性特有的) thing, it becomes a weakness or inability if men admit to needing friendships. ”
Thus, men seeking closeness might turn to those they see as better at building relationships and feel comfortable exploring their vulnerability with: the women in their lives and their romantic partners, according to Sileo’s research. It may seem like a good solution, but putting everything on a romantic partner can strain a relationship, whether it is going to a female partner exclusively for emotional support or depending on her to cultivate friendships and get-together for holidays and weekends. It is crucial to have multiple people to go to for support for different perspectives. “Men need to know it’s not just a woman thing.” she said. “They need to know that men can do it, too. ”
We live in a culture that clashes with our nature. If we raise children to go against their nature, we shouldn’t be surprised if some of those children grow up to struggle. Research has shown expression of negative emotions improved men’s emotional well-being, increased feelings of being understood and resulted in less reported loneliness. So just as many men make a great effort to eat right, exercise, succeed in their careers and raise children, men should prioritize developing friendships as well.
1．Why does the author mention some numbers in the first paragraph?
A．To inform a fact. B．To introduce the topic.
C．To support an opinion. D．To make a comparison.
2．What do we know about Dr. Frank Sileo’s research in 1995?
A．It studies men’s health.
B．It studies men’s friendships.
C．It studies male homosexuality.
D．It studies reasons why men lack deep friendships.
3．Which one may be the consequence if a man lacks friendship?
A．A man may get used to it. B．A man may turn to a woman.
C．A man may become feminine. D．A man may focus more on his career.
4．Which column does this passage most probably belong to?
A．Science B．Culture C．Health D．Entertainment

Internet Genealogy (族谱) is your guide to successful genealogy research using the World Wide Web. We also recognize, however, that the Internet isn’t necessarily the only source for research, so Internet Genealogy will also tell you what to do if you cannot find the records you need and how to confirm your findings. The magazine also covers advanced genealogical methods such as DNA analysis, as well as software and technology reviews, case studies, databases and other internet-related family history topics.
$27. 95 Print 1 year (6 issues)
$19. 95 Digital 1 year (6 issues)
Your Genealogy Today is a how-to genealogy magazine. People who are trying to discover their family roots know that there is no “master plan” that tells you how to conduct your research. While some ancestral lines can be traced back several generations with relatively little effort, others can only be discovered after painstaking research. Your Genealogy Today recognizes that there are hundreds, maybe thousands, of different records and methods that may apply to your own research.
$25. 00 Print 1 year (6 issues)
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History Magazine opens a window on the past, providing believable stories about how our world became the place it is today. Written from a North American perspective, History Magazine’s articles are clear, informative and insightful and come supported by beautiful images and maps. History Magazine breathes life into stories of the past, telling tales of both critical moments and everyday life with passion and spirit.
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$17. 95 Digital 1 year (6 issues)
5．Who is Internet Genealogy targeted at?
A．Those who are fond of stories of family history.
B．Engineers who are expert at software.
C．Researchers who are doing DNA analysis.
D．Those who show interest in genealogy research.
6．How much will you pay for Your Genealogy Today (Digital) for two years?
A．$35. 90. B．$25. 00. C．$19. 95. D．$17. 95.
7．Which of the following could be included in History Magazine?
A．Studies of family roots. B．North African perspective.
C．Advanced genealogical methods. D．Stories of past lives.

Like the move from horse-drawn carriages to vehicles powered by internal-combustion engines, the change from cars powered by fossil fuels to electric vehicles (EVs) will have a profound effect on personal transport. The Epidemic worldwide caused a 20% drop in global light vehicle sales in 2020, to about 70m, but they pick up in 2021. And the proportion of vehicles powered by batteries will grow quickly.
The increasing share price of Tesla, provides a big motivation for newcomers to catch up. Tesla may lead in battery technology and software, but to make those advantages stick, it must prove that “production hell” is behind it. Scaling up manufacturing has caused Tesla its biggest headaches.
Big name carmakers face an equally discouraging challenge: learning how to write software. Electric cars require integrated software, not just to ensure that batteries and motors work together to provide the best performance, but to connect the car to the outside world.
And what of the Tesla followers, from China’s Li, Nio and Xpeng to American firms such as Fisker, Lucid and Nikola? Cash from excitable investors has poured in and it is the same with big name carmakers — as are tech giants, keen to get involved as transport goes digital. Can the followers persuade investors that they have patent technology that will give them a long-term advantage?
Eye-catching Advertisements of vehicles are one thing, but as the industry’s trouble shows, working out how to make cars at scale, when softwares are as important as brakes and bodywork, is quite another. The coming year will make clearer which of Tesla’s competitors, new and old, can stay in race.
8．Which word best describes the trend of electric cars industry?
A．Disappointing. B．Promising.
C．Uncertain. D．Challenging.
9．Why is Tesla in trouble?
A．Its advertising is considered to be exaggerating.
B．It has to compete with many capable newcomers.
C．Its production capacity has become a bottleneck.
D．It may lose its advantage in software writing.
10．Which statement about Tesla’s competitors is TRUE?
A．They are mostly well-established companies.
B．Their share prices are catching up with those of Tesla.
C．Their problem lies in improving brakes and bodywork.
D．They are all receiving money from eager investors.
11．Which is the best title of the passage?
A．The Battle Within the EV Industry
B．New EV Companies Are Catching up
C．Electric Cars—Your Future Choice
D．Production Capacity—a Headache of EV Industry

Sancho Pancho owner Daria has turned her apartment into a small family business operation that makes unprocessed food waste from restaurants and markets into delicious and nutritional dog treats. When she started 2 years ago in 2020, it was the first of its kind in Portugal.
She was making dog biscuits out of leftovers and sold them in Santos Collective, a weekly farmer’s market in central Lisbon. At the same time, restaurant owner and friend Édson had opened a restaurant and was challenged with using up the fish he bought. This sparked (引发) the idea of using fish wastes for making dog treats and started a new business to deal with food waste.
On average 30% to 40% of the fish that Édson buys for his restaurant cannot be used. However, they are perfect for animals. Using cooking equipment, Daria can make fish parts into mouth-watering dog snacks. “From collected materials we are making dog biscuits, dried meat, skin fish chews and even fish oil,” states Daria. “All the products are 100% natural and made by hand. From being just a hobby ‘Sancho Pancho Shop’ has become a functioning business.”
Daria collects around 20kg of fish waste every week from Peixaria Veloso and around 50kg every month from Talho Naco and Intercoelho. These businesses are thrilled (激动) as Daria can take the waste off their hands.
Sancho Pancho’s influence doesn’t just stop at their food waste collection. Customers have also been inspired to do their bit by collecting leftovers from local markets to make food for their pets. Everyone can play a role in creating a future that tends to reuse and repurpose precious resources, rather than wasting them.
Sancho Pancho has caught the attention of French supermarket chain Auchan. They have asked Sancho Pancho if their food waste can be processed to be dog treats for their stores.
12．What does Daria’s business do?
A．It makes food waste. B．It collects dog waste.
C．It produces dog food. D．It does dog operations.
13．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A．The problem with a restaurant. B．The sales for self-made products.
C．The solution to waste treatment. D．The beginning of a new business.
14．What is Sancho Pancho’s influence?
A．Daria has developed a hobby. B．More resources have been saved.
C．Consumers buy more pet food. D．The shop has stopped food waste.
15．What can we learn about Sancho Pancho from the last paragraph?
A．Its business will greatly grow. B．It will move to another country.
C．Its owner will be changed soon. D．It will open its own chain stores.

Clubs for high school
Chess Club with Mr Longino: Fridays 3 pm-4 pm
Come to join the chess club! In addition to hands-on teachings, we will meet monthly on some platforms on the Internet to explore chess skills through competitive games as well. Whether you are a beginner just learning the basics or an experienced one who wants to improve your skills, players of all levels are welcome!
Asian Culture Club with Mr Huang: Mondays 8:30 am-9:30 am
From Peking opera to K-pop music, from dumplings to sushi (寿司), Asian Culture Club provides a bridge between different cultures and allows students to feel connected. More than ever, it is important to have space in a school community where we can share and celebrate diversity.
Yoga Club with Ms Vilchez-Blatt: Mondays 3:30 pm-4:20 pm
This club is great to support students physically and mentally. Stretch, strengthen and move your body with a challenging combination of yoga and fitness! You’ll also learn ways for managing stress and easing anxiety, for overall focus, for self-care and self-love. Each class will end in deep relaxation, feeling rested and refreshed. Pets are welcome!
Creative Writing Club with Ms Candlin: Fridays 11:55 am-12:35 pm
Want to do some free writing and share with other excellent writers? Come to this workshop. Together we’ll write side by side, voluntarily share what we come up with, and offer warm feedback on our work. Students who are interested in formal writing such as college essays or contest submissions are also welcome.
As some clubs are seasonal, whoever wants to learn more about a particular club or join, please click here.
16．In which club can students attend an online meeting?
A．Yoga Club. B．Asian Culture Club.
C．Chess Club. D．Creative Writing Club.
17．What can students do in Asian Culture Club?
A．Play chess with a skilled player. B．Taste various food from China.
C．Do workout together with a pet. D．Exchange writing tips with others.
18．Where may the text appear?
A．On the Internet. B．In a sports magazine.
C．In a newspaper. D．On an advertising poster.

Fraser Doherty was only 14 when he started making jam(果酱).There had always been a special way of making jam in the Doherty family. One day his grandmother told Fraser the secret and, with her help, he began to invent his own unusual jam, all called SuperJam.
The jam was good because soon Fraser was making it and selling it to his friends and neighbors after school. Within four years he produced 1,000 tins of jam a week from his parents’ home in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 2007, when he was just 17, he won an order to produce 120,000 tins of jam a week for a big British supermarket(超市).That meant that he needed to start producing jam in a factory, not at home.
When Fraser was 18 he studied business at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. He hoped that his business would grow and if it did, he could sell jam to other supermarkets. Things went really well. At the age of 24 he was already a millionaire(百万富翁). Today he sells jam to over 2,000 supermarkets around the world, from Australia to Russia!
Traditional jam contains often 80 percent sugar, but Mr. Doherty, whose company is called SuperJam, has created a healthy choice. He uses only fruit and fruit juice, not sugar. He wanted to make jam as healthy as possible, and take the place of the traditionally unhealthy jam with a “super jam”. “It was quite surprising to change a product that people have made the same way for hundreds of years, but I wanted to add a new way.” A food researcher said, “Fraser has taken an old product and he has made it young, exciting and modern.”
19．When did Fraser begin to do business?
A．At age 24. B．At age 18. C．At age 17. D．At age 14.
20．What does the underlined part “it did” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．He left the university. B．His business went well.
C．He invented more jams. D．His company was founded.
21．What is the biggest difference between SuperJam and the traditional jam?
A．SuperJam sells better.
B．Traditional jam tastes worse.
C．Traditional jam is all made of sugar.
D．SuperJam is made of fruit and fruit juice.
22．Which of the following can best describe Fraser?
A．Kind-hearted B．Honest. C．Creative. D．Strong-willed.

Over the past 5,000 years, China has given birth to a large number of cultural heritages, Among these are the beautiful porcelain wares (瓷器) produced in Jingdezhen in East China’s Jiangxi Province. Here we explore their development and importance in today’s society.
Jingdezhen is well-known around the world for Its porcelain, It has produced porcelain since the Five Dynasties (907 ~ 960). Jingdezhen in known as the “porcelain capital” for its different kinds of porcelain wares with rich and cool styles, Of all the products, blue and white porcelain is the most famous, Such unique porcelains with the fine style have been praised as “the Treasure of China”.
Starting in the Song Dynasty (906 ~ 1279), kiln (窑) appeared in every household in every village in Jingdezhen, which was key to the establishment of its porcelain tradition.
During the Yuan Dynasty (1271~ 1368), a new technique for blue and white porcelain was invented. During the Ming (1368~ 1644) and Qing (1644~1911) dynasties, techniques for mining, painting, and firing were advanced, bringing Jingdezhen’s porcelain craftsmanship (工艺) to a historic high. At that time, the establishment of the Zhushan Imperial Kiln and the growing porcelain market overseas accelerated the development of the industry, turning Jingdezhen into a major porcelain production center.
The Republic of China (1912~1949) saw the growth of porcelain industry as well as a rise in shops and traders, which helped increase ties between Jingdezhen and other areas in China and other countries, After the People’s Republic of China was founded in 1949, the porcelain industry saw its development at high speed.
However, with the economic growth and the use of new technology over the last decades, the traditional porcelain production worsens. Although some traditional techniques have been preserved, a large part of them were lost. In 2006, Jingdezhen porcelain craftsmanship was listed as a national cultural heritage.
23．Why is the blue and white porcelain regarded as “the Treasure of China”?
A．For its producer. B．For its timing. C．For its weight. D．For its style.
24．When did Jingdezhen’s porcelain craftsmanship reach a record high?
A．In the Five Dynasties.
B．In the Song Dynasty.
C．In the Yuan Dynasty.
D．In the Ming and Qing dynasties.
25．What does the underlined word “accelerated” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Missed out. B．Held back. C．Sped up. D．Mixed with.
26．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．The Importance of Porcelain
B．The Porcelain in Jingdezhen
C．The Rise of Porcelain Industry
D．The Economic Growth in China

In Oaxaca, Mexico, there is a special festival on December 23 called la Noche de Rábanos, or the Night of the Radishes(萝卜). Every year, artists from all over the country show their amazing radish sculptures. The artists work very hard, since the winner receives money and becomes champion. On the day, locals and tourists line up starting in the afternoon to see the sculptures.
More than one hundred years ago, there was a market on December 23 called la Vigila de Navidad. It was a special Christmas market with decorations. It’s said that local businessmen at this market used to carve radishes as decorations. The carved radishes became very popular, and people started to buy them and take them home.
Now, you might be thinking, “Why radishes?” Probably because there are lots of radishes at this time of year. Also, their red and white colors are perfect for making designs. Over the years, people started to compete to see who could make the best sculptures. Finally that tradition has become today’s yearly festival, which brings tourists from all over the world.
Every year people are excited to see what designs the artists will create. There are two types of sculptures: traditional designs and free designs. The traditional designs are related to Christmas, or designs related to Oaxaca. The free designs can be anything.
As you walk through the radish art, you’ll hear live music, and you can even see the fireworks at the end. Close by there is delicious street food, Christmas markets, and many stores.
If you want to travel for Christmas, Oaxaca is an excellent place to visit. There are lots of different events along with la Noche de Rábanos. The weather in December is usually warm, and the sky is often sunny.
27．What can we know about la Noche de Rábanos?
A．It is a new radish. B．It has a long history.
C．It is an old market. D．It falls on Christmas.
28．What makes radishes perfect for creating designs?
A．Their leaves. B．Their tastes. C．Their colours. D．Their shapes.
29．What can people do at the radish events?
A．Attend artists’ lectures. B．Enjoy the fireworks.
C．Plant some radishes, D．Take any radish for free.
30．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To introduce a festival. B．To remember an artist.
C．To share his work experience. D．To show his love for radishes.

It has been Wu Rongjin’s dream to be a positive influence on her. students since she started teaching at Luwan No. 1 Central Primary School in Shanghai,
The school, near the Memorial for the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC)(中共一大会址), has rich historical resources to help its students learn about the history of the CPC．
During a visit to the memorial in 2005, Wu noticed some of the students were not interested in the guide’s description. Later, Wu arranged for the students to revisit the memorial, and write their own tour and narration script (解说词) in simple language. Wu wanted to help the students learn about the revolutionary(革命的) tradition in China, and treasure their happy lives.
A group of the students began working as tour guides, especially for visitors of their own age, at the memorial. The students’ lively narrations have won high praise from visitors.
During the past 17 years, Wu has worked with the students (tour guides) to organize tours, write narration scripts, and explore new forms of narration in Chinese and English.
Many former members of the teenage narration team have continued taking part in related narration activities, even though many of them are now studying in middle schools or universities, or have even started working life.
Hu, now a middle school student, says he is often stopped on the street and told, “I remember you, You were a member of the teenage narration team at the memorial.” Lin, another former member of the team, is studying abroad, She says she can still remember all of the narration scripts.
31．Why did Wu lead the students to the memorial again?
A．To help them further know about the history.
B．To make preparations for a history exam,
C．To collect information to write an article.
D．To teach them how to respect others,
32．What can be inferred about the students’ narration as tour guides?
A．It creates new jobs. B．It annoys the old,
C．It is a bad decision. D．It is a success story.
33．What does Lin think about the narration work?
A．It gets her into trouble.
B．It puts great pressure on her.
C．It leaves a deep impression on her.
D．It wins popularity with foreign students.
34．Which of the following best describes Wu as a teacher?
A．Creative. B．Strict. C．Honest. D．Humorous.

When my son finally started school around the age of four, I felt as though I’d been promoted to the new position of School Parent. It was an unexpectedly challenging role, one without additional benefits, or a raise for that matter.
As a direct result of starting school, there was the surprisingly unpleasant changes to our schedule. As parents, we were ill-prepared for the troubled time we had trying to get used to the practice of school.
Gone were the carefree days without plans and plenty of time to kill. This included playing imaginary games indoors or hanging around outside whenever the weather turned nice. Getting to school on time meant becoming the ‘hot mess’ mum often seen in movies. I was rushing kids out the door, forgetting lunch boxes and losing car keys.
As a huge morning person, I tried my best to ensure that school mornings remained calm and slow-paced. I prepared as much as possible the night before. But it still felt like we were in a rush, which I really hated.
The trick, I later discovered, was to cover up my feeling of anxiety. I chanted to myself “Do not rush him, no one likes to be rushed” while helping him get through his morning routine and tasks in a timely manner. Whatever frustration (沮丧) I felt about how slow he was moving, I wouldn’t let him know it. I even didn’t allow anyone in our house to say phrases like, “Hurry up, we’re going to be late!” Our common goal, was not just to get our son out the door in time for school, but more importantly prove that mornings can be relaxed and enjoyable, rather than a horrible start to the day.
Of course by the time summer holiday came, our family had grown wise enough. In what felt like the ‘longest shortest time’, we went from anxious and confused, to calm and confident once again. We were far more prepared to have a smoother start to the new school year.
35．What do we know about the author from the first paragraph?
A．She liked her new position. B．She got a promotion at work.
C．She made good preparations. D．She had to face the challenge.
36．Which word is similar in meaning to the underlined words “hot mess” in paragraph 3?
A．Disorganized. B．Busy. C．Confident. D．Irresponsible.
37．What did the author do when her son was slow in school mornings?
A．She sang a song. B．She pushed him hard.
C．She hid her feelings. D．She complained a lot.
38．What is the text mainly about?
A．Growth of kids. B．Experience as a school parent.
C．New life in school. D．Advice on lifestyle change.

My name is Michelle Rogers. For most of my life I had been fighting with my body weight. I was either gaining weight or trying to lose it. I wasn’t happy with myself, and I certainly wasn’t able to fully enjoy life. Not only did I feel bad physically, but I felt terrible emotionally. I also knew I wasn’t able to be the best I could be, and with failure after failure in losing weight, I just felt so hopeless to make it.
One day in 2008, I was looking through ads online and saw a treadmill (跑步机) for $100. This time I decided to start small and keep it doable. The first week I started walking 15 minutes on the treadmill at a fixed time every day. The next week I did 16 minutes. Each week I added a minute. Gradually, I increased speed as well as time. Once I got to 30 minutes, the weight started dropping off.
I didn’t lose weight at first, but I didn’t give up like I did in the past. I realized I started feeling better. My legs were getting stronger. I didn’t feel painful like I used to when I got up from my desk. All the efforts I’d been putting into fitness made me want to start eating healthier, too. I began with small changes as well. After these years I started listening to my body. It was refusing food and habits that were bad for me.
Today, the extra weight is gone. I still exercise every morning. I look and feel the best I have never done. Every area of my life has improved and benefited from this change in me. Not only do I have my youthful energy, looks and health back, but also I have more confidence than I have ever had.
39．How did Michelle feel about losing weight before 2008?
A．Confident. B．Hopeless. C．Addicted. D．Annoyed.
40．How many weeks had passed before Michelle’s weight began dropping?
A．15 weeks. B．20 weeks. C．25 weeks. D．30 weeks.
41．What is NOT my practice now?
A．Doing exercise regularly. B．Eating healthier.
C．Refusing bad food and habits. D．Gaining extra weight.
42．What can we learn from Michelle’s story?
A．Time is everything.
B．Interest is the best teacher.
C．Start with small things.
D．Nothing is more important than confidence.

What you do after studying could have a big effect (影响) on how well you learn and remember. Today on Education Tips, we will explore two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep.
When many students finish studying, they often go straight to another activity. Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after your study may help you remember what you have studied.
The basic idea is this: by stopping your activity after the study, your brain gets a chance to rest. Resting is difficult when you are playing computer games.
While this might sound unusual to you, many studies have explored the benefits (好处) of resting after learning — what is called “wakeful rest”.
A 2019 study found that both young and older adults were able to better remember information they learned after doing wakeful rest.
If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do. Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. It is really that easy!
Besides wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) notes that sleep helps people to learn in two ways. A report on the school’s website explains that “a sleep-deprived (剥夺) person cannot focus attention well and therefore cannot learn well” . It also says, “Sleep itself helps us to memorize and that memorizing is very important for learning new information.”
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) suggests that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need a little bit more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less.
Try to get some “wakeful rest” after a study. Then try to get a good night’s sleep. That’s it — a simple, no-cost way to help you remember what you learn.
43．According to the research, shortly after studying students are recommended ________
A．To read a newspaper. B．To play a video game.
C．To have a nice sleep at night. D．To take a wakeful rest.
44．How long should teenagers sleep each day according to NSF?
A．Less than 7 hours. B．Around 9 hours.
C．No more than 8 hours. D．Just 7 hours.
45．What’s the organization of this passage?
A．①②—③④⑤⑥—⑦⑧—⑨ B．①—②③④⑤—⑥⑦—⑧⑨
C．①—②③④⑤⑥—⑦⑧—⑨ D．①②③—④⑤⑥⑦—⑧⑨
46．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Low - cost Tips on Working
B．Good Things to Do After Your Study
C．Why Do We Need to Have a Good Sleep?
D．How Long Should We Rest After Learning?

It can be hard to keep kids busy sometimes, especially when school is out. Whether your kid is in pre-school or high school, there are fun, educational, and even some free apps on this list for them.
ABCmouse.com
ABCmouse.com is available both as an app and a website. It uses fun storyline-based videos, quizzes, and activities — there’s even a virtual map outlining your child’s learning path to keep kids engaged.
Ages: 4-8
Cost: One-month free trial, then $ 10 /month subscription (订阅).
EPIC!
Epic! is an app for kids with an e-book library that contains over 35,000 children’s books. This app is a perfect way to take reading wherever your device goes, and it’s great for families with kids of various ages.
Ages: 2-12
Cost: one-month free trial, then $ 8 /month.
QUIDK MATH
Kids know that math can be boring, but this app transforms numbers into something more creative and interactive (互动的). Quick Math Jr. is an app for kids with 12 different math games that feature fundamental math skills and concepts.
Ages: 4 - 8
Cost: free
BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week
For 20 years, BrainPOP has been providing kids all over the world with in-depth, yet easy to understand educational videos on everything ranging from Mozart to food allergies. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week is an app that helps younger kids get these videos, plus short quizzes on them.
Ages: 6-9
Cost: free, optional subscription (订阅) is $ 6. 99 /month
47．How much is it if you want to use EPIC! for half a year?
A．$56. B．$36. C．$40. D．$48.
48．Which app will be suitable if a child wants to watch educational videos of different topics?
A．QUICK Math B．EPIC!
C．ABCmouse.com D．BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week
49．What do the four apps have in common?
A．They are educational. B．They are interactive.
C．Players have quizzes. D．They are free of charge.

Do you like traveling? Many people choose backpacking (背着背包徒步旅行) because it not only helps save a lot of money, but also gives them another kind of experience. When you are planning a backpacking adventure, the first thing to do in your opinion may be the decision on the places where you will visit. However, it is not the most important thing. Great adventures will make you face great danger. So you should not only imagine the enjoyment you will have on the trip, but also think about the possible danger you might face.
Making travel insurance (保险) is the most staple. It can make sure that you stay safe on the trip. So you should buy a backpacker travel insurance policy (保险单) before you leave. Backpacker policies are specially designed to meet your needs, by offering a high level of cover for a long time of travel. You can buy a backpacker policy from one week to two years or longer time. The backpacker insurance policy covers many activities such as swim and ski, and provides protection for these activities. So buying a backpacker travel insurance policy is very important.
It is a good idea to compare a few insurance companies before you make a decision. You should always carefully check the backpacker policy and make sure the activities you want to do are all covered by the policy.
50．The passage can interest the man who ________.
A．plans to go for a backpacking.
B．runs a company selling sports clothes.
C．wants to become a tour guide in the future.
D．is too busy to have a few days off.
51．The underlined word “staple” in the second paragraph may mean “________”.
A．very reasonable. B．very difficult. C．very important. D．very interesting.
52．What can be inferred from the passage?
A．Backpacking insurance policies may cover sports protection.
B．We should find a good tour guide when backpacking.
C．We should take part in some activities such as swim and ski.
D．A lot of people want to spend some time backpacking.
53．What is the author’s attitude towards backpacking insurance?
A．Negative. B．Positive. C．Indifferent. D．Objective.

A China-led research team has completed a genetic study on penguin species to understand how they evolved from their flying ancestors 60 million years ago into the excellent swimmers today.
The study analyzed the genes of all living penguins and those that had died out, alongside their fossil data. The research provides new findings about the genetic basis for penguin evolution and its adaptation to the environments in oceans.
The study confirmed that ancient penguins originated in Zealandia, which used to be a continent in the South Pacific Ocean, about 65 million years ago. The ancestor of penguins appeared about 14 million years ago, after which global climate changes drove the penguin volution and contributed to the formation of new species, said lead researcher Zhang Guojie from Kunming Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
It also identified a series of genes that allow the bird to live both on land and in water. Over 60 million years, penguins have gradually become smaller in size, and they have evolved to be more suitable for the new environments, according to Zhang.
Researchers in the study also discovered that penguins at high latitudes (纬度), such as emperor penguins, had evolved much faster than those at low latitudes. It suggests that the extreme Antarctic environment put greater environmental stress on penguins and sped up the adaptation of the high-latitude species to extreme environments.
These findings help to understand which genes contributed to the penguin adaptations to oceans and extreme cold environments on Earth, Zhang said.
“They also demonstrated that penguins have adapted to an ever-changing world during the past 60 million years, so there is no need to worry about how the species respond to future climate changes.”
54．What do we know about the ancestors of penguins?
A．They evolved because of climate changes.
B．They disappeared about 14 million years ago.
C．They were smaller in size than penguins today.
D．They were excellent swimmers 65 million years ago.
55．What is the main reason for penguins at high latitudes to evolve faster?
A．The small size of penguins.
B．The extreme cold environments.
C．The stress from other species.
D．The ever-changing environment.
56．What is the researchers’ attitude towards the penguins in the future?
A．Negative. B．Doubtful. C．Uncaring. D．Optimistic.
57．What did the research focus on?
A．How climate changes made penguins learn to fly.
B．How penguins evolved to adapt to new environment.
C．How human activities influenced penguins’ evolution.
D．How penguins began to live in water 14 million years ago.

Abbey Ahern, 34, who lives in Oklahoma, was shocked and heartbroken when she was told at her 19-week scan that her daughter had the incurable illness anencephaly (无脑畸形) which meant she would not live beyond a few hours. It ripped her heart out.
According to the National Institutes of Health, the illness means the baby has an underdeveloped brain and incomplete skull (颅骨). Approximately one in 10,000 babies in the US are born with anencephaly, most of which result in early death.
As a result, Abbey and her pilot husband Robert, also 34, decided to have a live birth so that they could spend time with their daughter and donate her organs — making Annie the first newborn baby donor in the state.
Afterwards they asked the doctor for the gender of their unborn child and decided to name her on the spot. They named her easily: Annie, which means, “grace”. Abbey said: “Carrying a seriously-ill baby to term was by far the most difficult thing I have ever done…For us, even in the middle of our terrible heartbreak we were able to see so much beauty.” The family spent just 14 hours and 58 minutes with Annie before she passed away.
Her organs were not available for transplant (移植) because her oxygen levels were too low — which Abbey said was “disappointing”— but they were able to donate her heart valves (瓣膜) and some of her organs could be used for research. She said: “Annie’s story is one of hope. I think it shows people that in the middle of tragedy, there can be beauty.”
58．How did Abbey feel at the news about her daughter firstly?
A．Surprised and upset. B．Worried and determined.
C．Relieved and regretful. D．Curious and angry.
59．What was Abbey and her husband’s decision?
A．Keeping Annie in hospital. B．Stopping giving birth to Annie.
C．Giving away Annie’s organs. D．Naming her daughter after beauty.
60．Why were Annie’s organs not used for transplant?
A．Because of diseases. B．Because of low temperature.
C．Because of heart valves. D．Because of lack of oxygen.
61．What is the purpose of the text?
A．To call on people to donate organs. B．To share a touching story with readers.
C．To inform people of what anencephaly is. D．To show what a tragedy the story is.

The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony was held on April 25, 2021, rather than its usual late-February date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winners   
The nominees (被提名者) were announced on March 15. The winners were announced during the awards ceremony. Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color to win Best Director and the second woman overall after Kathryn Bigelow, who claimed the title at the 2010 ceremony for directing The Hurt Locker. Best Actress winner Frances McDormand became the seventh person to win a third acting Oscar and the second to win Best Actress three times. As a producer of Nomadland, she also was the first person in history to win Oscars for both acting and producing for the same film. Best Supporting Actress winner Youn Yuh-jung became the first Korean performer and second Asian female to win an Oscar after Miyoshi Umeki, who won the same category for her role in 1957’s Sayonara.
Part of awards
Best Actor
Anthony Hopkins—The Father as Anthony
Best Supporting ActressYoun
Yuh-jung—Minari as Soon-ja
Best Director
Chloe Zhao—Nomadland
Best Production Design
Mank—Production Design: Donald Graham Burt; Set Decoration: Jan Pascale
Best Picture
Nomadland—Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, and Chloe Zhao
Best Cinematography
Mank—Erik Messerschmidt
Best Costume Design
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom—Ann Roth
Best Supporting Actor
Daniel Kaluuya—Judas and the Black Messiah as Fred Hampton

Rule changesDue to the ceremony date change, the Academy changed the qualification deadline for feature films from December 31, 2020 to February 28, 2021. The Academy also revised its release and distribution requirements by allowing for films that were released via video on demand or streaming to be qualified for the awards.
62．Who is the first female to win the Academy Award for Best Director?
A．Chloe Zhao. B．Kathryn Bigelow.
C．Youn Yuh-jung. D．Frances McDormand.
63．Which film won the most awards in 2021 Oscar?
A．Nomadland. B．The Father. C．Sayonara. D．Minari.
64．What was the deadline for feature films?
A．April 25, 2021. B．March 15, 2021.
C．February 28, 2021. D．December 31, 2020.

The following beach destinations range from ocean-side to lake-side locations, each one offering unique and quality experiences.
l Channel Island
You’ll have difficulty finding a more scenic and adventurous beach getaway with an abundance of sea life. Whales and dolphins visit the area every year. You can also camp on one of the islands in Channel Islands National Park. Hiking, exploring tide pools, diving, surfing-the activities are boundless.
l Gulf Islands National Seashore
Imagine cotton candy-blue water, sugar-white sand and lots of lemonade-yellow sun and the picture will look a lot like Gulf Islands National Seashore. Spend a day at Perdido Key or overnight at Fort Pickens campground. Or consider the “Coastal Curiosities” activity at historic Fort Pickens.
l Indiana Dunes National Park
The park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan. From camping to flying kites to a sunset stroll, this lakeshore will continually attract you. You will enjoy 45 miles of trails over rugged dunes (沙丘), mysterious wetlands, and peaceful forests. There are eight beach access points along the shoreline and most parking lots are open from7AM until 30 minutes after sunset.
65．Which destinations are ocean-side locations?
A．All the three destinations.
B．Channel Islands & Indiana Dunes National Park.
C．Channel Islands & Gulf Islands National Seashore.
D．Gulf Islands National Seashore & Indiana Dunes National Park.
66．Which destination best suits people travelling by car?
A．Channel Islands B．Gulf Islands National Seashore
C．Perdido Key D．Indiana Dunes National Park.
67．What activity can you enjoy in all the three destinations?
A．Surfing in the ocean B．Going camping
C．Watching sea life D．Hiking over dunes.

The Printing Press
What do you think is the most important invention in the last 1, 000 years? It is the lightbulb or the Internet? Many people say that it is the printing press, a machine that allows us to print copies or books and documents. But why is the printing press so important?
Before the printing press, books were copied by hand. Ancient Roman book publisher sometimes sold as many as 5, 000 copies of a book that had been copied by slaves. But copying a book took so much time and was so expensive that often only a few copies of each book were made. As a result, usually only a small percentage of the population learned to read and owned books.
In 1450, a goldsmith named Johannes Gutenberg in Germany invented the modem printing press. The impact of his machine is sometimes compared to the invention of the Internet. Although ancient Chinese people invented paper in 105 AD and used woodblock printing before 200 AD, Gutenberg’s printing press was easy to use with languages that had alphabetic scripts. After 1450, thousands of copies of a popular book or newspaper could be made quickly and cheaply. Books and newspapers with ideas and images from all over the world went into the market for the wide public.
Knowledge is power. Reading has brought about amazing changes in science, technology and politics. We have learned how to create wealth and even travel to far-away worlds. The computer, cellphone, and Internet have grown, because billions of powerful readers were created by the printing press.
From 1450 on, more and more people have become readers. These billions of readers are powerful, and they help the world to make progress at a fast speed.
68．Not many people read in ancient Rome because they had ___.
A．few books to read B．little time to read
C．no money for books D．no interest in books
69．The modem printing press is sometimes compared to the Internet due to its ___.
A．low cost B．comm on use C．great influence D．rapid development
70．What is mainly discussed about the printing press in the last two paragraphs?
A．The progress B．The contribution C．The future D．The function

Here are some eBooks for you to learn better English. Choose what you like.
Book 1
This eBook will make conversations in English so much easier. There are over 30 audio (音频的)files with typical conversations, and exercises with answers at the back so you can practise what you have learnt.
Book 2
Learn over 1, 000 English words and expressions so you can speak English fluently when you travel outside your country! Learn the language for over 30 typical situations and make travelling abroad easy with this eBook!
Book 3
Learn over 500 words and expressions to improve your business English! This eBook comes with audio files an videos so you can learn the language you need to do business in English!
Book 4
Learn over 250 phrasal verbs with audio files, example sentences and pictures. Native English speakers use phrasal verbs all the time, so you need to learn them too. Start improving this important area of English now with our fantastic eBook!
71．What are the books mainly about?
A．Travel safety B．Business news
C．English learning D．Video selling
72．What will you learn from the book for business English?
A．Conversations in 30 audio files.
B．1, 000 words and sentences.
C．Over 500 words and expressions.
D．Over 250 phrasal verbs and sentences.
73．What is the text?
A．A travel guide B．A book advertisement
C．A news report D．A history story




















参考答案：
1．C
2．B
3．B
4．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是成年男人需要友谊，这是十分重要的。
1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Making and retaining deep, meaningful friendships as an adult is hard, especially for men. Less than half of men report being satisfied with their friendships, and only about 1 in 5 said they had received emotional support from a friend in the last week, compared with 4 in 10 women, according to a 2021 survey from the Survey Center on American Life.(作为一个成年人，建立并保持深厚而有意义的友谊是很难的，尤其是对男人来说。美国生活调查中心2021年的一项调查显示，只有不到一半的男性表示对自己的友谊感到满意，只有约五分之一的男性表示，他们在上周从朋友那里得到了情感支持，而女性的这一比例为十分之四。)”可知，第一段中通过数字来说明的“作为一个成年人，建立并保持深厚而有意义的友谊是很难的，尤其是对男人来说”这一观点。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“When Dr. Frank Sileo, a psychologist based in Ridgewood, New Jersey, first began conducting research on male friendships in 1995, many participants assumed his survey was about homosexuality. ( 1995年，新泽西州里奇伍德的心理学家弗兰克·西莱奥博士首次开始对男性友谊进行研究时，许多参与者都以为他的调查是关于同性恋的。)”可知，弗兰克·西莱奥博士在1995年研究的是男人之间的友谊。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Thus, men seeking closeness might turn to those they see as better at building relationships and feel comfortable exploring their vulnerability with: the women in their lives and their romantic partners, according to Sileo’s research. (因此，根据Sileo的研究，寻求亲密关系的男性可能会转向那些他们认为更善于建立关系、更能自如地探索自己弱点的人：生活中的女性和他们的浪漫伴侣。)”可知，男士缺乏友谊的时候，他们会转向生活中的女性或者是他们的浪漫伴侣。故选B。
4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中“Research has shown expression of negative emotions improved men’s emotional well-being, increased feelings of being understood and resulted in less reported loneliness. So just as many men make a great effort to eat right, exercise, succeed in their careers and raise children, men should prioritize developing friendships as well.(研究表明，负面情绪的表达能够提高男性的情绪幸福感，增加被理解的感觉，减少人们所说的孤独感。因此，就像许多男人努力保持正确的饮食、锻炼、事业成功和抚养孩子一样，男人也应该优先考虑发展友谊。)”可知，本文主要讲述的是在生活中友谊对于成年男性来说是很重要的，他们可以向朋友倾诉负面情绪，这能提高他们的情绪幸福感，增加被理解的感觉，减少孤独感，由此可以推断文章选自于健康栏目。故选C。
5．D
6．A
7．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是三本杂志——《互联网族谱》、《今日你的家谱》和《历史杂志》——的相关信息。
5．推理判断题。根据第一段“Internet Genealogy (族谱) is your guide to successful genealogy research using the World Wide Web. (互联网族谱是您使用万维网成功进行家谱研究的指南。)”可知，Internet Genealogy这本杂志针对的是对族谱研究感兴趣的人。故选D项。
6．细节理解题。根据Your Genealogy Today部分的“$17. 95 Digital 1 year (6 issues) (数字版 $17.95美元1年（6期）)”可知，买Your Genealogy Today的数字版两年需要17. 95×2=35.9美元。故选A项。
7．细节理解题。根据History Magazine部分第一句的“History Magazine opens a window on the past, providing believable stories about how our world became the place it is today. (《历史杂志》打开了一扇通往过去的窗户，提供了关于我们的世界如何变成今天这个样子的可信故事。)”和最后一句“History Magazine breathes life into stories of the past, telling tales of both critical moments and everyday life with passion and spirit. (《历史杂志》将生命注入过去的故事中，用激情和精神讲述关键时刻和日常生活的故事。)”可知，History Magazine杂志中会收录过去的生活故事。故选D项。
8．B
9．C
10．D
11．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了近年来特斯拉快速崛起，刺激了不同规模，甚至不同行业的“新选手们”投身电动汽车领域，电动汽车行业竞争加剧。
8．推理判断题。根据第一段中“And the proportion of vehicles powered by batteries will grow quickly.(电池驱动汽车的比例将迅速增长)”可推断，电动汽车行业未来前景良好。故选B。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Scaling up manufacturing has caused Tesla its biggest headaches.(扩大生产规模是特斯拉最头疼的问题)”可知，特斯拉会陷入困境是因为生产能力成为瓶颈。故选C。
10．细节理解题。根据第四段中“And what of the Tesla followers, from China’s li, Nio and Xpeng to American firms such as Fisker, Lucid and Nikola? Cash from excitable investors has poured in and it is the same with big name carmakers — as are tech giants, keen to get involved as transport goes digital.(那么，从中国的li、蔚来和Xpeng到美国的Fisker、Lucid和Nikola，特斯拉的追随者们又如何呢？兴奋的投资者带来的现金源源不断地涌入，大牌汽车制造商也是如此——随着交通数字化，科技巨头也热衷于参与其中)”可知，特斯拉竞争对手都在接受热切投资者的资金。故选D。
11．主旨大意题。根据第二段“The increasing share price of Tesla, provides a big motivation for newcomers to catch up. Tesla may lead in battery technology and software, but to make those advantages stick, it must prove that “production hell” is behind it. Scaling up manufacturing has caused Tesla its biggest headaches.(特斯拉不断上涨的股价，为新来者提供了巨大的动力。特斯拉可能在电池技术和软件方面处于领先地位，但要保持这些优势，它必须证明“生产地狱”已经过去。扩大生产规模是特斯拉最头疼的问题)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了近年来特斯拉快速崛起，刺激了不同规模，甚至不同行业的“新选手们”投身电动汽车领域，电动汽车行业竞争加剧。由此可知，A选项“The Battle Within the EV Industry(电动汽车行业内部的斗争)”最适合作文章标题。故选A。
12．C
13．D
14．B
15．A

【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了Daria和她的小型家族企业Sancho Pancho把市场上未经处理的食物垃圾加工成美味狗粮的业务。
12．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Sancho Pancho owner Daria has turned her apartment into a small family business operation that makes unprocessed food waste from restaurants and markets into delicious and nutritional dog treats.(Sancho Pancho的老板Daria把她的公寓变成了一个小型家族企业，把餐馆和市场上未经处理的食物垃圾加工成美味营养的狗粮)”可知，Daria的生意是制作狗粮。故选C项。
13．主旨大意题。根据第二段“She was making dog biscuits out of leftovers and sold them in Santos Collective, a weekly farmer’s market in central Lisbon. At the same time, restaurant owner and friend Édson had opened a restaurant and was challenged with using up the fish he bought. This sparked (引发) the idea of using fish wastes for making dog treats and started a new business to deal with food waste.(她正在用剩菜剩饭做狗饼干，并在里斯本市中心的每周农贸市场Santos Collective上出售。与此同时，餐馆老板兼朋友Édson开了一家餐馆，面临着他买的鱼用不完的问题。这激发了用用不完的鱼做狗粮的想法，并开始了一项处理食物垃圾的新业务)”可推知，第二段主要讲述了Daria是如何开始用食物垃圾制作狗粮这项新业务的。故选D项。
14．推理判断题。根据第五段中“Sancho Pancho’s influence doesn’t just stop at their food waste collection. Customers have also been inspired to do their bit by collecting leftovers from local markets to make food for their pets. Everyone can play a role in creating a future that tends to reuse and repurpose precious resources, rather than wasting them.(Sancho Pancho的影响不仅限于他们的食物垃圾收集。顾客们也受到启发，从当地市场上收集剩菜，为他们的宠物做食物，尽自己的一份力。每个人都可以在创造一个倾向于重用和重新利用宝贵资源而不是浪费它们的未来中发挥作用)”可知，Sancho Pancho的做法已经影响到它的顾客，他们也开始收集剩菜自制宠物食物，由此推知，Sancho Pancho影响了其它人，从而节省了更多的资源。故选B项。
15．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sancho Pancho has caught the attention of French supermarket chain Auchan. They have asked Sancho Pancho if their food waste can be processed to be dog treats for their stores.(Sancho Pancho引起了法国连锁超市欧尚的注意。他们问桑乔·潘乔，他们的食物垃圾能不能加工成狗粮放在商店里)”可知，Sancho Pancho的业务引起了连锁巨头欧尚注意，并提出与其合作，由此推知，Sancho Pancho的业务将大幅增长。故选A项。
16．C
17．B
18．A

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了适合高中生的四个俱乐部的基本情况。
16．细节理解题。根据Chess Club with Mr Longino: Fridays 3 pm-4 pm部分“Come to join the chess club! In addition to hands-on teachings, we will meet monthly on some platforms on the Internet to explore chess skills through competitive games as well.(快来加入象棋俱乐部吧！除了实践教学，我们每月都会在互联网上的一些平台上见面，通过竞技游戏来探索象棋技能。)”可知学生在象棋俱乐部可以参加每月的网上聚会。故选C项。
17．细节理解题。根据文章Asian Culture Club with Mr Huang: Mondays 8:30 am-9:30 am部分的“From Peking opera to K-pop music, from dumplings to sushi (寿司), Asian Culture Club provides a bridge between different cultures and allows students to feel connected. More than ever, it is important to have space in a school community where we can share and celebrate diversity. (从京剧到韩国流行音乐，从饺子到寿司，亚洲文化俱乐部提供了不同文化之间的桥梁，让学生感到彼此之间有联系。周一8:30 am-9:30 am比以往任何时候都更重要的是，在学校社区拥有我们可以分享和庆祝多样性的空间。)”可知在亚洲文化俱乐部学生们可以品尝到来自中国的各种食物。故选B项。
18．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As some clubs are seasonal, whoever wants to learn more about a particular club or join, please click here.(由于一些俱乐部是季节性的，任何人想了解更多关于某个俱乐部或加入，请点击这里。)”可知文章可能出自网络。故选A项。
19．D
20．B
21．D
22．C

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了青年企业家Fraser用祖母的配方加上自己的努力，成功地发明了健康的果酱，受到了人们的喜爱。
19．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Fraser Doherty was only 14 when he started making jam(果酱).(Fraser Doherty开始制作果酱时只有14岁。)”可知，他14岁的时候发明了这款果酱；再根据第二段“The jam was good because soon Fraser was making it and selling it to his friends and neighbors after school. (这种果酱很好，Fraser很快就做了出来，放学后卖给他的朋友和邻居。)”可知，发明出这种果酱后他就开始出售给朋友和邻居。所以，他开始做生意的时候是14岁。故选D。
20．词句猜测题。根据划线单词前一句“He hoped that his business would grow (他希望他的生意能发展起来)”以及下一句“he could sell jam to other supermarkets. (他就可以把果酱卖给其他超市。)”可知，这里的“if it did”中的“it did”指的是上文提到的生意发展起来的意思。故选B。
21．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Traditional jam contains often 80 percent sugar, but Mr. Doherty, whose company is called SuperJam, has created a healthy choice. (传统果酱通常含有80%的糖，但Doherty先生，他的公司名为SuperJam，创造了一种健康的选择。他只用水果和果汁，不加糖。)”可知，传统的果酱有80%的糖，而SuperJam的果酱中只有水果和果汁。故选D。
22．推理判断题。根据第一段“One day his grandmother told Fraser the secret and, with her help, he began to invent his own unusual jam, all called SuperJam.(有一天，他的祖母告诉了Fraser这个秘密，在她的帮助下，Fraser开始发明自己不寻常的果酱，被称为SuperJam。)”以及最后一段“He wanted to make jam as healthy as possible, and take the place of the traditionally unhealthy jam with a “super jam”.   (他想让果酱尽可能健康，用一种“超级果酱”取代传统的不健康果酱。)”以及“A food researcher said, “Fraser has taken an old product and he has made it young, exciting and modern.”(一位食品研究人员说：“Fraser把一种古老的产品变得年轻、令人兴奋和现代。”)”可推断，Fraser是一个极具创造力的人。故选C。
23．D
24．D
25．C
26．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了闻名遐迩的中国瓷器自诞生至今的发展历史。
23．细节理解题。根据第二段“Of all the products, blue and white porcelain is the most famous. Such unique porcelains with the fine style have been praised as ‘the Treasure of China’.( 在所有的产品中，青花瓷是最有名的。这种风格精美的独特瓷器被誉为“中国之宝”)”可知，青花瓷因其独特的风格被誉为“中华瑰宝”，故选D项。
24．细节理解题。根据第四段“During the Ming (1368 ~1644) and Qing (1644~1911) dynasties, techniques for mining, painting, and firing were advanced, bringing Jingdezhen’s porcelain craftsmanship (工艺) to a historic high. (在明(1368 ~1644)和清(1644~1911)时期，采矿、绘画和烧制技术非常先进，这使景德镇的瓷器工艺达到了历史的高度)”可知，在明清时期，景德镇瓷器工艺达到顶峰，故选D项。
25．词义猜测题。根据划线词前“bringing Jingdezhen’s porcelain craftsmanship (工艺) to a historic high. (将景德镇的瓷器工艺推向历史新高)”及划线词后“turning Jingdezhen into a major porcelain production center. (景德镇一跃成为重要的瓷器生产的中心) ”可推断可知，官窑建立及海外市场的兴旺极大地推动了瓷器行业的发展，划线词与Sped up意思最接近，故选C项。
26．标题判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Over the past 5,000 years, China has given birth to a large number of cultural heritages, Among these are the beautiful porcelain wares (瓷器) produced in Jingdezhen in East China’s Jiangxi Province. (在过去的5000年里，中国诞生了大量的文化遗产，其中包括中国东部江西省景德镇生产的精美瓷器)”可知，本文主要介绍了景德镇瓷器的历史起源及发展历史，所以“The Porcelain in Jingdezhen (景德镇瓷器)”是最佳标题，故选B项。
27．B
28．C
29．B
30．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了墨西哥瓦哈卡州萝卜节的起源和节日盛况。
27．推理判断题。根据第一段“In Oaxaca, Mexico, there is a special festival on December 23 called la Noche de Rábanos, or the Night of the Radishes(萝卜).”（在墨西哥瓦哈卡州，每年12月23日有一个特殊的节日，叫做 la Noche de Rábanos也就是萝卜之夜。）及第二段 “More than one hundred years ago, there was a market on December 23 called la Vigila de Navidad. ”（一百多年前，每年的12月23日有一个名为la Vigila de Navidad. 的市场。）及第三段“Finally that tradition has become today’s yearly festival, which brings tourists from all over the world.”（最后，这个传统已经成为今天的年度节日，吸引了来自世界各地的游客。）可推断，la Noche de Rábanos是由100年前的集市演变来的节日，说明它历史悠久。故选B项。
28．细节理解题。根据第三段“Also, their red and white colors are perfect for making designs.”（而且，它们的红色和白色是做设计的完美颜色。）可知，萝卜的颜色使得其适宜雕刻设计。故选C项。
29．细节理解题。根据第五段“As you walk through the radish art, you’ll hear live music, and you can even see the fireworks at the end.”（当你走过萝卜艺术，你会听到现场音乐，你甚至可以看到最后的烟花。）可知，人们可在萝卜之夜可以欣赏烟花。故选B项。
30．推理判断题。根据第一段“In Oaxaca, Mexico, there is a special festival on December 23 called la Noche de Rábanos, or the Night of the Radishes(萝卜). ”（在墨西哥瓦哈卡州，每年12月23日有一个特殊的节日，叫做 la Noche de Rábanos也就是萝卜之夜。）可知，本文旨在介绍墨西哥瓦哈卡州萝卜节—la Noche de Rábanos(萝卜之夜)。故选A项。
31．A
32．D
33．C
34．A

【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了上海卢湾第一中学的吴荣进老师通过让学生自己编写对于革命历史博物馆的宣传词、做导游等方式，对学生进行革命教育并产生深远的影响。
31．细节理解题。根据第三段“Later, Wu arranged for the students to revisit the memorial, and write their own tour and narration script (解说词) in simple language. Wu wanted to help the students learn about the revolutionary(革命的) tradition in China, and treasure their happy lives.”（后来，吴老师安排学生们再次参观纪念馆，并用简单的语言编写自己的游览和叙述脚本，吴想帮助学生们了解中国的革命传统，并珍惜他们的幸福生活）可知，吴老师组织学生们重游中共一大会址是为了让学生们深入了解这段历史。故选A项。
32．推理判断题。根据第四段“The students’ lively narrations have won high praise from visitors. ”（学生们生动的解说词赢得了参观者们高度的赞赏）可推断，学生们兼职做导游解说很成功。故选D项。
33．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Lin, another former member of the team, is studying abroad. She says she can still remember all of the narration scripts.”（Lin，另一个之前团队的成员，现在在国外学习。她说她仍然能记得所有的解说词）可知，Lin对小学时参加的导游解说活动记忆犹新。故选C项。
34．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第三段“Later, Wu arranged for the students to revisit the memorial, and write their own tour and narration script(解说词) in simple language. ”（稍后，吴安排学生再次参观纪念馆，并且用简单的语言写下他们自己的导游解说词）及第五段“During the past 17 years, Wu has worked with the students (tour guides) to organize tours, write narration scripts, and explore new forms of narration in Chinese and English.”（再过去的十七年，吴和学生组织旅游、写解说词，并且用英文和中文探索新的形式的解说词）可推断，吴老师很有创新精神。故选A项。
35．D
36．A
37．C
38．B

【导语】本文是篇记叙文。随着儿子步入学校，作者也晋升为一名学生家长，生活管理和时间安排都遇到了不小的挑战。文章描述了作者作为学生家长的一段经历和心路历程。
35．细节理解题。根据第一段“It was an unexpectedly challenging role, one without additional benefits, or a raise for that matter.”（这是一个出乎意料的具有挑战性的角色，没有额外的福利，也没有加薪。）可知，作者不得不面对挑战。故选D。
36．词句猜测题。根据第三段“I was rushing kids out the door, forgetting lunch boxes and losing car keys.”（我赶着孩子们出门，忘带饭盒，丢了车钥匙。）可知，作者为了让孩子按时到校，经常手忙脚乱，丢三落四，比较混乱，所以划线词所在句“Getting to school on time meant becoming the ‘hot mess’ mum often seen in movies”（准时上学意味着成为电影中经常出现的“hot mess”妈妈）中划线词意为：一团糟、杂乱无章的。故选A。
37．细节理解题。根据第五段“Whatever frustration (沮丧) I felt about how slow he was moving, I wouldn’t let him know it. ”（不管我对他的慢动作有多沮丧，我都不会让他知道。）可知，当儿子在上学的早上动作缓慢时，作者会隐藏自己的情绪，不让他知道。故选C。
38．主旨大意题。根据第一段“When my son finally started school around the age of four, I felt as though I’d been promoted to the new position of School Parent.”（当我的儿子终于在四岁左右开始上学时，我觉得自己好像被提升到了“学校家长”的新职位。）及全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者作为一名学生家长的经历。故选B。
39．B
40．A
41．D
42．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与肥胖抗争的故事。
39．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I also knew I wasn’t able to be the best I could be, and with failure after failure in losing weight, I just felt so hopeless to make it.(我也知道我不可能成为最好的自己，在一次又一次的减肥失败之后，我只是觉得没有希望做到这一点)”和第二段中“One day in 2008, I was looking through ads online and saw a treadmill (跑步机) for $100.(2008年的一天，我在网上浏览广告，看到一个100美元的跑步机)”可知，在2008年前，作者认为减肥是没有希望的。故选B。
40．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The first week I started walking 15 minutes on the treadmill at a fixed time every day. The next week I did 16 minutes. Each week I added a minute. Gradually, I increased speed as well as time. Once I got to 30 minutes, the weight started dropping off.(第一周，我开始每天在固定的时间在跑步机上步行15分钟。第二周我跑了16分钟。每周我都会增加一分钟。渐渐地，我增加了速度和时间。当我坚持了30分钟，体重开始下降)”可知，作者第一周跑15分钟，以后每周增加一分钟，在跑30分钟时，体重开始下降，由此可计算出，30-15=15，即作者花了15周体重才开始下降，故选A。
41．推理判断题。根据第三段中“All the efforts I’d been putting into fitness made me want to start eating healthier, too...It was refusing food and habits that were bad for me.(我在健身上付出的所有努力让我也想开始吃得更健康……拒绝对我不好的食物和习惯)”和最后一段中“Today, the extra weight is gone. I still exercise every morning. I look and feel the best I have never done. (今天，多余的体重消失了。我仍然每天早上锻炼。我看起来和感觉起来都最好，这是我以前从来没有过的)”可知，作者如今减肥成功，没有了多余的体重，看起来和感觉起来都最好。由此推知，他会继续保持，坚持锻炼，健康饮食，拒绝不好的习惯和饮食。D项“增加额外的体重”不是他现在的做法。故选D。
42．推理判断题。根据第三段“I didn’t lose weight at first, but I didn’t give up like I did in the past. I realized I started feeling better. My legs were getting stronger. I didn’t feel painful like I used to when I got up from my desk. All the efforts I’d been putting into fitness made me want to start eating healthier, too. I began with small changes as well. After these years I started listening to my body. It was refusing food and habits that were bad for me.(一开始我没有减肥成功，但是我没有像过去那样放弃。我意识到我感觉好多了。我的腿越来越强壮了。我不像以前从桌子旁起来时那么痛苦了。我在健身方面付出的所有努力也让我想要开始吃得更健康。我也从小的改变开始。这么多年过去了，我开始倾听自己的身体。拒绝对我不好的食物和习惯)”可知，作者从最开始的减肥困难，到后来有了小的变化，然后坚持并取得了成效，说明做事要从小事做起，坚持做下去，就会取得成功。由此推知，从Michelle的故事中我们可以学到的是C项“从小事开始。”故选C。
43．D
44．B
45．C
46．B

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了学习后的清醒式休息和睡眠对学习和记忆有很大的影响。
43．细节理解题。根据第四段“many studies have explored the benefits (好处) of resting after learning — what is called “wakeful rest”.(但许多研究已经探索了学习后休息的好处，即所谓的“清醒式休息”。)”可知，作者建议学习后要进行“清醒式休息”。故选D。
44．推理判断题。根据第八段“The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) suggests that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need a little bit more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less. (国家睡眠基金会建议20到64岁的成年人每天要睡7到9个小时。青少年可能需要多一点，65岁以上的人可能需要少一点。)”可知，根据国家睡眠基金会的说法，青少年每天的睡眠时间应稍微多于成人，即稍微大于7—9小时。B项“大约9个小时”符合以上说法。故选B。
45．推理判断题。根据第一段“What you do after studying could have a big effect (影响) on how well you learn and remember. Today on Education Tips, we will explore two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep. (学习后做什么对你的学习和记忆有很大的影响。在今天的教育小贴士中，我们将探索两种免费的方法来帮助你提高你的学习：清醒式休息和睡眠。)”可知，第一段是总结性的段落，引入学习后做什么对学习和记忆有很大的影响的事情——清醒式休息和睡眠。根据第七段“Besides wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. (除了清醒式休息，睡眠对学习也很重要。)”可知，从此段开始要介绍睡眠对学习也很重要，即第二段到第六段之间是介绍清醒式休息对学习的重要性。根据第八段“The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) suggests that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need a little bit more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less. (国家睡眠基金会建议20到64岁的成年人每天要睡7到9个小时。青少年可能需要多一点，65岁以上的人可能需要少一点。)”可知，这一段仍然介绍睡眠的情况，和第七段是一个话题。根据最后一段“Try to get some “wakeful rest” after a study. Then try to get a good night’s sleep. That’s it —a simple, no-cost way to help you remember what you learn. (学习结束后，试着“清醒式休息”。然后试着睡个好觉。这就是它——一种简单、无成本的方法来帮助你记住你学到的东西。)”可知，最后一段是对文章的总结。故选C。
46．主旨大意题。通读全文并结合第一段“What you do after studying could have a big effect on how well you learn and remember. Today on Education Tips, we will explore two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep. (学习后做什么对你的学习和记忆有很大的影响。在今天的教育小贴士中，我们将探索两种免费的方法来帮助你提高你的学习：清醒式休息和睡眠。)”可知，文章主要介绍了学习后的清醒式休息和睡眠对学习有很大的影响。由此可知，B选项“学习后要去做的好事”是文章最佳标题。故选B。
47．C
48．D
49．A

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四款有助于孩子教育的应用程序。
47．细节理解题。根据EPIC!中的“Cost: one-month free trial, then $ 8/month.(费用：一个月免费试用，然后每月8美元)”可知，因为有一个月免费，所以半年EPIC!的费用是：6×8-8=40美元。故选C。
48．细节理解题。根据BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week中的“For 20 years, BrainPOP has been providing kids all over the world with in-depth, yet easy to understand educational videos on everything ranging from Mozart to food allergies. (20年来，BrainPOP一直在为世界各地的孩子们提供深入而易懂的教育视频，内容从莫扎特到食物过敏)”可知，如果孩子想看不同主题的教育视频，应用程序BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week更合适。故选D。
49．细节理解题。根据第一段“Whether your kid is in pre-school or high school, there are fun, educational, and even some free apps on this list for them.(无论你的孩子是在学前班还是高中，在这个列表上都有一些有趣的、有教育意义的甚至是免费的应用程序)”结合下文介绍的四个应用程序可知，本文主要介绍了有助于孩子教育的应用程序，所以这四款应用程序的共同点在于都具有教育意义。故选A。
50．A
51．C
52．A
53．D

【导语】本文是议论文。文章主要讲述作者对购买背包客旅行保险单的看法。
50．细节理解题。根据第一段“Do you like traveling? Many people choose backpacking (背着背包徒步旅行) because it not only helps save a lot of money, but also gives them another kind of experience. (你喜欢旅行吗？许多人选择背着背包徒步旅行，因为这不仅有助于节省大量资金，而且还为他们提供了另一种体验。)”可知，这篇文章会让打算背着背包徒步旅行的人感兴趣。故选A。
51．词句猜测题。根据第二段“So buying a backpacker travel insurance policy is very important. (因此，购买背包客旅行保险非常重要。)”可知，这一段讲述购买背包客旅行保险非常重要。staple的意思应该是“重要的”，和选项C意思一致。故选C。
52．推理判断题。根据第二段“The backpacker insurance policy covers many activities such as swim and ski, and provides protection for these activities. (背包客保险单涵盖游泳和滑雪等许多活动，并为这些活动提供保护。)”可知，背包保险单包含运动保护。故选A。
53．推理判断题。根据第二段“So buying a backpacker travel insurance policy is very important. (因此，购买背包客旅行保险非常重要。)”和最后一段“It is a good idea to compare a few insurance companies before you make a decision. You should always carefully check the backpacker policy and make sure the activities you want to do are all covered by the policy. (在做出决定之前，比较几家保险公司是个好主意。你应该经常仔细检查背包客政策，确保你想做的活动都在政策范围内。)”可知，作者对待背包客旅行保险的态度是客观的。故选D。
54．A
55．B
56．D
57．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。通过对活着的和已灭绝的企鹅的基因进行研究，研究者们发现了企鹅是如何从6000万年前的飞行祖先进化成今天优秀的游泳者的。
54．细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“The research provides new findings about the genetic basis for penguin evolution and its adaptation to the environments in oceans.(这项研究为企鹅进化的遗传基础及其对海洋环境的适应提供了新的发现。)”和第三段第二句“The ancestor of penguins appeared about 14 million years ago, after which global climate changes drove the penguin volution and contributed to the formation of new species, said lead researcher Zhang Guojie from Kunming Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.(来自中国科学院昆明动物研究所的首席研究员张国杰说，企鹅的祖先出现在大约1400万年前，之后全球气候变化推动了企鹅的进化，并促成了新物种的形成。)”可知，企鹅的祖先是随着气候的变化而逐渐进化为可以游泳的新物种。故选A项。
55．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段第二句“It suggests that the extreme Antarctic environment put greater environmental stress on penguins and sped up the adaptation of the high-latitude species to extreme environments.(这表明极端的南极环境给企鹅带来了更大的环境压力，加速了高纬度物种对极端环境的适应。)”可知，高海拔地区的企鹅进化得更快，主要是因为极端寒冷的气候环境。故选B项。
56．推理判断题。根据最后一段“They also demonstrated that penguins have adapted to an ever-changing world during the past 60 million years, so there is no need to worry about how the species respond to future climate changes.(他们还证明，在过去的6000万年里，企鹅已经适应了一个不断变化的世界，所以没有必要担心这个物种如何应对未来的气候变化。)”可知，研究者们对企鹅的未来持有乐观的态度。故选D项。
57．推理判断题。结合全文，尤其是第一段“A China-led research team has completed a genetic study on penguin species to understand how they evolved from their flying ancestors 60 million years ago into the excellent swimmers today.(中国领导的一个研究小组完成了一项关于企鹅物种的基因研究，以了解它们是如何从6000万年前的飞行祖先进化成今天优秀的游泳者的。)”可知，这项研究主要集中于研究企鹅是如何进化以适应气候的变化的。故选B项。
58．A
59．C
60．D
61．B

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一对父母因为婴儿天生无法治愈的疾病，不得不接受这个事实，同时也积极行动，捐赠了自己小孩器官的感人故事。
58．推理判断题。根据第一段“Abbey Ahern, 34, who lives in Oklahoma, was shocked and heartbroken when she was told at her 19-week scan that her daughter had the incurable illness anencephaly (无脑畸形) which meant she would not live beyond a few hours. It ripped her heart out.(34岁的艾比·埃亨住在俄克拉荷马州，当她在怀孕19周的时候被告知她的女儿患有不治之症无脑畸形，这意味着她活不过几个小时时，她感到震惊和心碎。这伤透了她的心)”可推断，艾比一开始听到女儿的消息时，她感到惊讶和不安。故选A。
59．细节理解题。根据第三段“As a result, Abbey and her pilot husband Robert, also 34, decided to have a live birth so that they could spend time with their daughter and donate her organs — making Annie the first newborn baby donor in the state.(结果，艾比和她同样34岁的飞行员丈夫罗伯特,决定要一个活产，这样他们就可以花时间和女儿在一起，并捐赠她的器官——这使安妮成为该州第一个新生儿捐赠者)”可知，艾比和她丈夫的决定是捐赠安妮的器官。故选C。
60．细节理解题。根据第五段“Her organs were not available for transplant (移植) because her oxygen levels were too low — which Abbey said was “disappointing”— but they were able to donate her heart valves (瓣膜) and some of her organs could be used for research.(她的器官不能用于移植，因为她的氧含量太低——艾比说这“令人失望”——但他们能够捐献她的心脏瓣膜，她的一些器官可以用于研究)”可知，安妮的器官没有用于移植是因为缺氧。故选D。
61．推理判断题。根据第三段“As a result, Abbey and her pilot husband Robert, also 34, decided to have a live birth so that they could spend time with their daughter and donate her organs — making Annie the first newborn baby donor in the state.(结果，艾比和她同样34岁的飞行员丈夫罗伯特,决定要一个活产，这样他们就可以花时间和女儿在一起，并捐赠她的器官——这使安妮成为该州第一个新生儿捐赠者)”及全文可知，这是一篇故事，讲述了一对父母因为婴儿天生无法治愈的疾病，不得不接受这个事实，同时也积极行动，捐赠了自己小孩器官的感人故事。由此推知，文章的目的是与读者分享一个感人的故事。故选B。
62．B
63．A
64．C

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是第93届奥斯卡金像奖颁奖典礼的相关情况。
62．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color to win Best Director and the second woman overall after Kathryn Bigelow, who claimed the title at the 2010 ceremony for directing The Hurt Locker. (中国电影导演Chloe Zhao成为首位获得最佳导演奖的有色人种女性，也是继Kathryn Bigelow之后第二位获得最佳导演奖的女性。2010年，Bigelow凭借执导《拆弹部队》获得最佳导演奖)”可知，第一位获得奥斯卡最佳导演奖的女性是Kathryn Bigelow。故选B项。
63．细节理解题。根据Part of awards表格中信息“Best Director Chloe Zhao—Nomadland；Best Picture Nomadland—Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, and Chloe Zhao(最佳导演 Chloe Zhao——Nomadland；最佳影片(Nomadland）：Frances McDormand、Peter Spears、Chloe Zhao)”，可知，获得了2021年奥斯卡奖最多奖项的电影是Nomadland，获得了最佳导演奖和最佳影片奖。故选A项。
64．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Due to the ceremony date change, the Academy changed the qualification deadline for feature films from December 31, 2020 to February 28, 2021.(由于颁奖日期的变更，评委会将故事片的入围截止日期从2020年12月31日改为2021年2月28日)”可知，故事片的截止日是2021年2月28日。故选C项。
65．C
66．D
67．B

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三个适合旅游的海滩目的地。
65．细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Whales and dolphins visit the area every year.(鲸鱼和海豚每年都会来这里。)”可知Channel Island是临海的目的地；根据第三段第一句“Imagine cotton candy-blue water, sugar-white sand and lots of lemonade-yellow sun and the picture will look a lot like Gulf Islands National Seashore.(想象一下棉花糖蓝色的海水，糖白色的沙滩和大量柠檬黄色的阳光，这张照片看起来很像海湾群岛国家海岸。)”可知，Gulf Islands National Seashore是临海目的地。故选C项。
66．细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“There are eight beach access points along the shoreline and most parking lots are open from7AM until 30 minutes after sunset.(沿着海岸线有8个海滩入口，大多数停车场从早上7点一直开放到日落后30分钟。)”可知，Indiana Dunes National Park提供停车场，故它适合开车旅行的人。故选D项。
67．细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“You can also camp on one of the islands in Channel Islands National Park.(你也可以在海峡群岛国家公园的一个岛屿上露营。)”，第三段第二句“ Spend a day at Perdido Key or overnight at Fort Pickens campground.(在珀迪多岛度过一天，或者在皮肯斯堡露营地度过一夜。)”以及第四段第二句“From camping to flying kites to a sunset stroll, this lakeshore will continually attract you. You will enjoy 45 miles of trails over rugged dunes.(从露营到放风筝，再到日落漫步，这个湖岸将不断吸引你。您将在崎岖的沙丘上享受45英里的小径。)”可知，这三个景点都可以做的活动是露营。故选B项。
68．A
69．C
70．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了印刷机的发展以及贡献。
68．细节理解题。根据第二段“Ancient Roman book publisher sometimes sold as many as 5, 000 copies of a book that had been copied by slaves. But copying a book took so much time and was so expensive that often only a few copies of each book were made. As a result, usually only a small percentage of the population learned to read and owned books. (古罗马的图书出版商有时能卖出5000本奴隶抄写的书。但是抄写一本书要花费大量的时间而且成本高昂，所以通常每本书只能抄写几本。因此，通常只有一小部分人学会阅读和拥有书籍)”可知，在古罗马，没有多少人读书，是因为他们没什么书可读。故选A。
69．细节理解题。根据第三段“The impact of his machine is sometimes compared to the invention of the Internet. (他的机器的影响有时被比作互联网的发明)”可知，由于其巨大的影响力，现代印刷机有时被比作互联网。故选C。
70．主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“Knowledge is power. Reading has brought about amazing changes in science, technology and politics. We have learned how to create wealth and even travel to far-away worlds. The computer, cellphone, and Internet have grown, because billions of powerful readers were created by the printing press. (知识就是力量。阅读给科学、技术和政治带来了惊人的变化。我们学会了如何创造财富，甚至去遥远的世界旅行。电脑、手机和互联网都在发展，因为印刷机创造了数十亿强大的读者)”以及最后一段“From 1450 on, more and more people have become readers. These billions of readers are powerful, and they help the world to make progress at a fast speed. (从1450年起，越来越多的人成为读者。数以亿计的读者是强大的，他们帮助世界快速进步)”可知，最后两段主要讨论了印刷机的贡献。故选B。
71．C
72．C
73．B

【导语】本文是一片应用文。文章主要介绍一些可以帮助你更好地学习英语的电子书，让读者选择自己喜欢的书籍。
71．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Here are some eBooks for you to learn better English.(这里有一些电子书可以帮助你更好地学习英语。)”可知，本文介绍的电子书主要内容是关于英语学习的。故选C项。
72．细节理解题。根据文章第四段Book 3部分“Learn over 500 words and expressions to improve your business English!(学习超过500个单词和表达来提高你的商务英语!)”可知，商务英语的学习通过这本书词汇量以及表达可以超过500个。故选C项。
73．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Here are some eBooks for you to learn better English. Choose what you like.(这里有一些电子书可以帮助你更好地学习英语。选择你喜欢的。)”以及每本书独立的介绍可知，本文是图书广告，向读者介绍用于英语学习的各种书籍。故选B项。