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The unique pink box in the front yard was originally created to serve those in the community. “Ever since my teaching partner told me about Little Free Libraries, I have known I wanted to make one,” says Carrie, a teacher in Illinois. Little Free Libraries, first created in 2009 are a way for people to take a book to read, or leave one for someone else to find.
Carrie’s husband, Matt, promised to make her one for her birthday in May 2020. In June, she was found to have breast cancer. Designing and planning the Little Free Library became a helpful distraction(分散注意力的事).
The book exchanges are often made on different, creative themes. Carrie always posts her adventures with greyhounds Rose and Flattery, German Shepherd Dog Kuster, and Belgian Shepherd Dog Kiva on the Internet, which make a difference to her life. She decided to create a dog-themed library featuring dog related artwork, a metal dog on top and a jar of dog treats. The library took her husband almost a month to build and another few weeks to paint.
The project has given Carrie something positive to focus on as she goes through her treatments. In addition, it has shown her how many people care about her -from her husband and another relative who helped construct it, to a nephew who painted the artwork, to friends who donated books. She also has a better understanding of them. The Little Free Library holds about 25 books. As people stop by, she discovers another benefit. “After many years of living here, we’re finally getting to know some of our neighbors.”
1．Why were Little Free Libraries set up in 2009?
A．To collect books to donate.
B．To help neighbors exchange books.
C．To serve needy people in communities.
D．To draw Carrie’s attention away from cancer。
2．What inspires Carrie to create a dog-themed library?
A．Her battle with cancer.
B．Posts about lovely dogs.
C．Experiences with her dogs.
D．Her teaching partner’s advice.
3．How does the author find Carrie’s project?
A．It helps her overcome physical pain.
B．It focuses on positive things.
C．It strengthens her bonds with others.
D．It inspires her to support neighbors.
4．Which of the following can best describe Carrie?
A．Sociable and practical. B．Caring and creative.
C．Adaptable and honest. D．Brave and cautious.

About 9 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean annually, that is, about 17 tons every minute. The United Nations(UN) reported that if ambitious actions are not taken, then the ocean will contain more plastic than fish by 2050.
Therefore, Yvan Bourgnon decided to do something. He created the association The SeaCleaners and set up a center devoted to the construction of a pioneering ship: the Manta. Using a special design, a hybrid propulsion (混合推进) system and a power supply from renewable energy sources, the high-tech ship will not only collect ocean waste but process it.
Ready to be launched in 2024, the Manta will operate autonomously 75% of the time without the use of coal or oil, and it will have the ability to extract between 5,000 and 10,000 tons of floating plastic each year as well as microplastics from 10mm deep to 1 meter deep. Even more impressively, its hybrid design means that this ship can operate for up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The ship is equipped with various systems, including a set of waste-collecting conveyor belts to bring the plastic from the ocean to the ship, three floatable systems to pick up waste on the surface, two smaller multipurpose collection rubber boats for parts of the ocean that the larger ship can’t access, and two cranes (吊车) to pull larger pieces from the water.
According to the designers, the first task of the Manta will take place in Southeast Asia. After that the Manta will operate in Africa and South America but will also appear in temporarily polluted areas following climatic or natural disasters.
After three weeks at sea, the Manta will be directed towards coastal ports in the area to give lectures and welcome the public aboard for activities or events regarding plastic pollution. An area of 200m and a conference room for 80 people are on board to accommodate these events.
5．What does the first paragraph serve as?
A．A warning. B．An explanation.
C．An argument. D．A background.
6．What does the underlined word “extract” mean in paragraph 3?
A．Remove. B．Destroy.
C．Restore. D．Deliver.
7．Why are rubber boats included in the Manta?
A．To convey plastic to the ship.
B．To reach narrow areas.
C．To pull plastic from deep water.
D．To pick up surface waste.
8．Which aspect of the ship is talked about in the last paragraph?
A．Its popularity among the public.
B．Its role as an educational platform.
C．Its diverse applications in real life.
D．Its long-term effects on the environment.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge carried out a year-long study with Design and Technology(D&T) year 9 pupils at two London schools. Pupils at one school spent the year following school lessons while the other group’s D&T lessons used a set of engineering design thinking tools. Creativity of both groups of pupils was assessed at the start and end of the school year using an authoritative mental test.
Results showed a significant increase in creativity among pupils at the intervention(干预) school where thinking tools were used. At the start of the year, the creativity scores of pupils at the control school were 11% higher than those at the intervention school according to data from the mental test. By the end, however, creativity scores of pupils in the intervention group were 78% higher than those in the control group.
The research is part of a program called Designing Our Tomorrow and challenges pupils to find ways of dealing with real-world problems by thinking about the thoughts and feelings of others. The particular challenge used in the study required pupils at the intervention school to design an asthma-treatment(哮喘治疗) pack for children. Pupils were given various “tools”. They were shown data on the number of asthma-related deaths of children in the UK, and a video about a child having an attack. They also explored the problem and tested their design ideas by role-playing---for example---patients, family members, and medical staff.
Nicholl, Senior Lecturer in Design and Technology Education, said, “When I taught D&T, I didn’t see children as potential engineers who would one day contribute to the economy - they were just people who needed to be ready to go into the world at 18. Although teaching empathy(同理心) has been part of the D&T National Curriculum for over two decades, this study suggests it is still a missing link in the creative process, and vital if we want education to encourage designers and engineers of tomorrow.”
9．What can we learn about the control group?
A．They used thinking tools.
B．They didn’t take D&T lessons.
C．They followed standard courses.
D．They got higher creativity scores twice.
10．Why do researchers give pupils various “tools”?
A．To develop their empathy.
B．To test their creativity levels.
C．To inspire them to solve problems.
D．To help them understand asthma.
11．What is Nicholl’s attitude to current D&T teaching?
A．Appreciative. B．Doubtful. C．Objective. D．Unsatisfied.
12．Which can be the best title for the text?
A．Teaching Kids Empathy Is a Must.
B．Pupils Should Empathise with Others.
C．Empathy Improves Creativity in Pupils.
D．Empathy Is Missing in the Creative Process.

Go behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California’s well-known Silicon Valley. See what it’s like inside a super-clean and highly automated silicon chip(硅片) factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. The Intel Museum is 10,000 square feet providing lots of fun and interactive learning for children and adults.
Getting Here
The museum is conveniently located near the Montague Expressway exit off Highway 101 in Santa Clara, CA 95054.
Visiting Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Note: Please call in advance to ensure that we are open, as we close for having a social gathering limited to members of a family, organization, or club from time to time.
Tour Information
Student Tours and Field Trips
Museum staff accompany students and youth groups as they explore the complex world of silicon technology to help them understand how Intel is changing the way we live, work, and play. Students learn about Intel microprocessor history, silicon chip design, and chip fabrication(制造). Interactive exhibits encourage students to explore concepts in a fun and educational manner. Field trip programs last two hours and are all carefully designed so that they’re exactly right for students in grades 2-12, including hands-on classes in the Learning Lab.
Group Tours
Guided group tours are offered daily by advance reservation. Self-pared visits are always welcome. Drop-in requests for guided tours will be accepted, if possible. However, advance reservations are recommended.
To schedule a tour, call 408-765-5050 or email us at museum @ intel.com
13．What do we know about the Intel Museum?
A．It holds private events sometimes.
B．It has a high-tech factory.
C．It is open daily to the public.
D．It is supported by Silicon Valley.
14．Which is the feature of field trips?
A．They require advance reservations.
B．They offer students interactive exhibits.
C．They display technologies of Intel.
D．They’re tailored to specific grade levels.
15．What type of writing is the text?
A．A guide. B．An announcement. C．A review. D．A recommendation.

NASA is making preparation to send a crew to the moon who will explore the lunar surface with the hopes of constructing a stable habitat. Although the American space agency is focused on just sending astronauts, other companies are looking further into the future for when humans will colonize the natural satellite.
Experts at Money, a company for consumer credit products, released the first-ever moon mortgage (按揭) guide that reveals living on the lunar surface would cost $325,067 a month.
“With Earth becoming increasingly populated and space technology advancing, it won’t be long before lunar living becomes the new normal,” reads the study.
The team from Money used various factors to calculate the cost of a house on the moon: raw materials needed to build a house, the special materials needed to build on the moon’s atmosphere, astronauts required to travel to build, and the average cost of transporting materials to the moon.
According to the moon mortgage guide, the first fully functioning house on the moon would be $48,454,063, which is a high price for a home. The price includes adding life-saving details to homes such as air seals, industrial-strength air-con and heaters, meter (流星)-proof windows, insulation (绝缘) and organic sources of energy.
The idea of living on the moon may sound like an exciting life, but those brave enough to take the leap have to consider the “lunar lifestyle” that comes with it.
“Generating energy is vital when living in such extreme conditions, and therefore the cost of some suppliers may force you to consider some alternative options. The most efficient way to generate. electricity on the moon is to buy a small nuclear reactor costing $1.3 billion,” Money shares in the study. “Alternatively, 34 solar panels would generate enough electricity to run one house and cost only $23,616 in comparison.”
The guide also reveals the most ideal locations on the moon, with “Sea of Rains” being deemed “the perfect family suburb”—this region sits at the north and is one of the largest impact craters (陨石撞击坑) in the Solar System.
16．What does the word underlined in Para 1 mean?
A．Send plenty of scientists. B．Live in large numbers.
C．Have more knowledge. D．Exploit more energy.
17．What can we learn from the study?
A．Average people can’t afford to live on the moon due to the high cost.
B．It’s estimated that the cost of living on the moon is roughly $425,067.
C．Life on the lunar surface would be expected similar to that on the earth.
D．Compared with nuclear reactor，solar panels cost less to generate electricity.
18．Which one is more suitable for houses to build on?
A．The high land. B．The flat ground.
C．The deep hole. D．The mountainous area.
19．What’s the best title of the text?
A．Living on the Moon B．Exploring the Moon
C．Sending Astronauts to the Moon D．Travelling on the Moon

Smiles Are Always Preferable over Pity
An artist from Washington is bringing smiles to babies and their parents, one helmet at a time.
Flat head syndrome is a common condition in infants and affects about half of babies in their first year of life. Fortunately, it doesn’t cause significant medical consequence and is treatable with a specialized helmet that an infant will wear for weeks or months. But these helmets usually come in a dull white.
More than a decade ago, artist Paula Strawn was approached by a friend whose granddaughter was prescribed one of the helmets and asked if she could make it a bit more fun.
“I had never seen a baby with a helmet before and they quickly explained what it was for,” Strawn says. “I was a little frightened as I hadn’t painted on anything like this before. But it went and they were very happy.”
Strawn was living in Southern California at the time. After painting the helmet for her friend, she quickly began to get inquiries from other parents who wanted to stylize the helmets for their babies.
Soon, requests snowballed in from across the state, then from around the country.
“Within the year it was my main painting work for folks all over Southern California and within a couple of years I started hearing from folks around the states,” she recalls. “The last few years it’s been my full-time business. I get helmets from all over the country.”
Strawn, who now lives in Washington, says she has painted more than 3,200 helmets in the 15 years since she painted her first one.
She frequently posts her paintings to her Instagram page, which features helmets designed with bright flowers, cartoon characters, sports team logos and other colorful pictures.
“It’s a fun, friendly and personal design that brings smiles to baby and a chance for parents to have a conversation about the helmet instead of pity,” Strawn says. “Smiles are always preferable over pity!”
20．Who will be interested in this text?
A．Babies. B．Parents. C．Artists. D．Doctors.
21．What can we infer from Para.2?
A．The helmets are mainly white. B．Infants don’t like their helmets.
C．Many babies suffer from flat heads. D．People ignore flat head syndrome.
22．Which word describes Strawn?
A．Caring. B．Generous. C．Selfish. D．Energetic.
23．The text is most probably taken from ________.
A．a brochure B．a diary C．an advertisement D．a magazine

Must-Visit Attractions in Turin, Italy
Mole Antonellina
The tall spire of Mole Antonelliana is the pinnacle of the Turin skyline and an iconic symbol of the city. It was built in 1848 and is now the National Museum of Cinema. But the real draw is the viewing platform at the top of the building, which offers amazing views of the city and mountains beyond.
Piazza Castello
In the heart of the historic centre of Turin is Piazza Castello, which hosts two major Baroque structures—Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Madama. Palazzo Reale was originally built in the 16th century, and underwent modification in the late 17th century. Palazzo Madama dates from 1003 and is now home to the Museo Civico d’ Arte Antica, which has a remarkable collection of paintings from the medieval, Renaissance and baroque periods.
Basilica di Superga
The Basilica di Superga was built in the 18th century on the Superga hill with stunning views over the city and wider landscape. From here you can see peaks of the Alps such as Monviso and Doufour peak.
Parco del Valentino
Located on the west bank of the River Po that runs through the city, Parco del Valentino makes for lovely walks. The park is also home to the Castillo del Valentino-one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Quadrilatero Romano
This is a central neighbourhood, where an ancient Roman settlement once stood. The network of small streets is made up of beautiful historic buildings that are home to interesting shops, bars and restaurants, as well as remnants of the former Roman structures.
24．What is the most attractive place in Mole Antonellina?
A．The tall spire of Mole Antonelliana. B．The viewing platform at the top.
C．The pinnacle of the Turin skyline. D．The National Museum of Cinema.
25．If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of the biggest mountain in Europe, which attraction will you choose?
A．Mole Antonellina B．Piazza Castello
C．Basilica di Superga D．Parco del Valentino
26．What’s the purpose of the passage?
A．To list different places. B．To broaden readers’ view.
C．To introduce Turin, Italy. D．To attract more visitors.

The next time San Francisco residents stop a taxi, they may step into a car with no one behind the wheel. Driverless taxis are now allowed to come on the city’s streets. On June 2, 2022, Cruise, a division of General Motors (GM), was approved to charge for rides in its self-driving cars, becoming the first company allowed to operate commercial driverless cars in a major US city.
Though Cruise is regarding it as a big win, its self-driving cars aren’t totally free to run on the streets of San Francisco as they please. Cruise vehicles will be limited to transporting passengers in less crowded areas of the city between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The speed limit is 30 mph. They are also not allowed to operate in heavy rain or fog. The rules are meant to reduce any injuries or accidents.
Cruise plans to launch the service gradually with a team of just 30 cars. The first robotaxis will be improved versions of GM’s Chevrolet Bolt. However, the company is seeking approval to get its custom-built Cruise Origin on public roads. The driverless electric vehicle has no wheels or pedals (踏板) and can attain highway speeds. The car consists mostly of a siting space, where passengers can face each other.
Cruise’s ability to obtain the commercial permit to operate is a big step forward. However, the company still has to convince passengers that its technology is safe. Many remain concerned about safety. A 2021 survey by the American Automobile Association found that 74 percent of Americans are afraid to ride in a self-driving vehicle.
It remains to be seen how the new driverless taxi experiment will play out in San Francisco. But based on the vast number of companies that are racing to develop self-driving vehicles and the tens of thousands of people on waitlists for robotaxi rides, the Cruise pioneering program is at least set for popularity, if not success.
27．What can we learn about the Cruise’s driverless ride services?
A．The services have turned out to be a great success.
B．The services receive great support from the public.
C．The services have run in some major cities of the USA．
D．The services are limited to some regions of San Francisco.
28．What does the author describe in detail in paragraph 3?
A．The feature of Cruise Origin.
B．The future of self-driving cars.
C．The original plan of the company.
D．The new version of Chevrolet Bolt.
29．What is the attitude of most Americans towards the self-driving taxis?
A．Doubtful. B．Opposed.
C．Favourable. D．Unconcerned.
30．What can be the best title of the text?
A．Cruise Offers Free Self-driving Ride Services
B．Self-driving Cars Are Coming to San Francisco
C．Self-driving Vehicles Are Popular in Major Cities
D．Companies Begin to Charge for Rides in Self-driving Cars

Meet Incredible Conservation Heroes Saving Wildlife from Extinction
These four conservationists are doing fantastic work to protect some highly threatened species in a world where many species are racing towards extinction.
Elena Bykova
If not for the efforts of Elena Bykova, the saiga antelope (赛加羚羊) would have been extinct by now. As Executive Secretary of the Saiga Conservation Alliance, an international organization, Bykova works to save the antelope. Illegal hunting is the single biggest threat, and Bykova concentrates on raising public awareness of the danger, finding alternative livelihood (生计) opportunities for local communities, and protecting saiga habitats.
Anne Savage
Dr. Savage founds a conservation program to protect cotton-top tamarins (棉顶狨猴) She pioneers the development of new technologies to study the animal in the Colombian forest. She also helps conduct a study that found only 7,500 individuals remained. As a result, the International Union for Conservation of Nature adjusted the classification of cotton tops from Endangered to Critically Endangered, bringing the species to more people’s notice.
Jeanne Tarrant
Frogs are astonishingly diverse and beautiful for Dr. Tarrant. Over the years, she has helped put the spotlight on many highly threatened species of frogs that face extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and hunts by their animal enemies. No wonder she is called the “Frog Lady” of South Africa!
Marilyn Connell
Living only in the Mary River of Queensland, the Mary River turtle (龟)takes in oxygen in two ways. Being hunted by other wildlife is the Mary River turtle’s biggest threat. Connell and her team investigate the threats to the species and take measures to protect the eggs and newborns from being hunted, ensuring the species has a bright future.
31．What contribution does Elena Bykova make to protect the saiga antelope?
A．She makes no efforts to protect the species.
B．She punishes the behavior of illegal hunting.
C．She establishes an international organization.
D．She helps the locals change the means of making a living.
32．What made cotton-top tamarins get more public attention?
A．The efforts made in the research.
B．The change of their risk category.
C．The development of new technologies.
D．The foundation of the conservation program.
33．What endangers the survival of both frogs and the Mary River turtles?
A．Loss of their habitats. B．Trouble in reproduction.
C．Threat from other wildlife D．Action of human beings.

Professional courses, such as Masters in International Business or MIB, have been taken by many students in the last two decades. They are choosing new-age unconventional courses that guarantee a better future. MIB is a specialized course that teaches the international business. There are solid reasons for so much popularity of MIB course.
The course content and teaching methods of MIB differ from a normal MBA or Master of Business Administration. It has been designed with the objective of developing professionals with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the international trade. The course offers various advantages over the conventional MBA degree course.
The massive increase in the international business and foreign trade gives excellent job prospects to the new generation. Acquiring a degree of MIB offers outstanding growth of job opportunities. Those who want to pursue in the field of marketing also have a good future after completing the degree from a MIB college with a good reputation. Big multinational organizations look for talented people who can handle the job of International Marketing Manage, and people with MIB degrees are preferred. The job needs an in-depth understanding of the overseas markets, because it is the strategic post from the aspect of company’s international business growth.
Since business finance and economics are covered at length in the courses of MIB, students have great job offers in the field of finance as well. Typically, organizations offer the position of international finance controllers to those who complete MIB with the specialization of finance. The specialization covers aspects of international taxes, accounts, budgeting and so on. People in this field are well-paid, and growth prospects are unlimited. After completing degree course from a reputed MIB college, there is a good opportunity in the banking and finance field as well. International banks appoint people who have an excellent grasp over the international banking policies, currency exchange, and international policies. Thus, MIB is the golden key to success with brilliant job opportunities in national and multinational areas.
34．How is the second paragraph mainly developed?
A．By analyzing causes. B．By proving definition.
C．By making comparisons. D．By providing examples.
35．Why do more and more people intend to acquire a degree of MIB?
A．It is required in the colleges.
B．It contributes to great job offers.
C．It appeals to most of the graduates.
D．It helps to start up one’s own business.
36．What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A．People earn more in business field than in finance field.
B．The international finance controller is a high-quality job.
C．MIB holders are more promising in all careers than others.
D．International banks only accept employees from MIB colleges.
37．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this article?
A．To predict the future trend of the MIB course.
B．To describe the development of the MIB course.
C．To promote the professional MIB course worldwide.
D．To explain why the MIB course is gaining popularity.

Seagrass meadows(海草床) are wonder plants growing beneath the sea. They feed and shelter sea life and are masterful at storing carbon. Thanks to the assistance of tiger sharks, a huge seagrass meadow in the Bahamas Banks was recently discovered, offering the world a tool to fight climate change.
Seagrass has usually been detected by Earth-orbiting satellites that identify darker patches in the blue water. In this study, tiger sharks were selected as research tools due to their highly consistent associations with seagrass ecosystems. They spend 70% of their time in seagrass meadows. The team equipped eight tiger sharks with satellite tags (电子跟踪器), seven sharks with camera tags, and used a 360-degree camera on a shark for the first time ever.
The data researchers collected was astonishing. The world’s largest seagrass ecosystem, measuring at least 66,900 square kilometers, has been discovered. This reflects a 41% increase from previous estimates of global seagrass. Seagrass can capture (捕获) huge quantities of carbon by photosynthesis (光合作用) and stores it on the seafloor. In terms of climate change, this is excellent news; seagrass is 35 times faster a removing carbon than tropical rainforests. When referred to global seagrass carbon stock estimates, the study indicates that seagrass in the Bahamas may contain 19.2% to 26.3% of all the carbon stored in seagrass meadows on Earth.
Yet seagrass meadows are rapidly disappearing, with over 92% of meadows in the UK gone, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Scientists are collecting seeds and trying to grow new seagrass meadows through restoration projects. This new discovery offers optimism and proves the importance of the ocean for healing.
The sharks led us to the seagrass ecosystem in the Bahamas, which we now know is likely the most significant blue carbon sink(蓝色碳汇) on the planet. What this discovery shows us is that ocean exploration and research are essential for a healthy future. The untapped potential of the ocean is limitless. These meadows can be protected and can be replicated (复制,仿制), offering hope for climate change around the globe.
38．Why were tiger sharks chosen as research tools?
A．They are more flexible than other sea animals.
B．They can quickly adjust themselves to the deep sea.
C．They have a strong connection with seagrass ecosystems.
D．They can be easily equipped with experimental devices.
39．What are the numbers in paragraph 3 mainly about?
A．The decline of global seagrass meadows.
B．The impact of climate change on sea life.
C．The rapid increase in the amount of carbon on Earth.
D．The potential value of the world’s largest seagrass ecosystem.
40．What are scientists doing to protect seagrass?
A．Planting more seagrass meadows.
B．Developing new technology to collect seeds.
C．Mapping the distribution of seagrass meadows.
D．Encouraging people to join in restoration projects.
41．Which could be the best title for the text?
A．The New Way of Removing Carbon
B．The Significance of Ocean Exploration
C．A New Discovery: World’s Largest Seagrass Meadow
D．Tiger Sharks: Scientists’ Essential Helper to Study Climate

Betty Sandison was having lunch with some friends when the subject of wish lists came up. Although she had spent more than 30 years working as a registered nurse, Betty told her friends that she regretted never finishing the bachelor’s degree she’d started more than 67 years earlier.
Betty was the first person in her family to pursue higher education. With a dream of becoming a nurse, Betty enrolled at the University of Minnesota. But when she was just 25 credits short of getting her degree, for some reason, Betty dropped out of school and soon got married. Her career was put on hold as the couple moved around for her husband’s job, spending time living in different places.
Many years later, Betty returned to community college to become a registered nurse. She worked as a nurse for more than 30 years before retiring in 2013.
But in 2018, she still felt regretful over her unfinished degree. Encouraged by her friends, Betty decided to return to university to complete her bachelor’s degree. She chose to live in the dormitory and got on well with her roommates. She enrolled in classes and started working on those last 25 credits. However, she was discouraged by the new technology used when taking online courses during the coronavirus pandemic. Even so, Betty persevered.
At age 84, Betty got her bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from the College of Continuing and Professional Studies. She described the accomplishment as “pure joy, pure satisfaction”. Betty may even audit (旁听) college classes now that her degree is complete. She is not sure what’s next, but there’s one thing she does know: Life’s too short to live with regrets!
42．Why didn’t Betty get her bachelor’s degree?
A．Because she decided to marry her beloved one.
B．Because she didn’t achieve the required credits.
C．Because she dropped out of school to work as a nurse.
D．Because she volunteered to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
43．What made Betty less confident during her pursuit of her bachelor’s degree?
A．The difficult courses. B．The new technology.
C．The coronavirus pandemic. D．The interpersonal relationship.
44．Which of the following can best describe Betty?
A．Accomplished and friendly. B．Popular and caring.
C．Determined and hard-working. D．Ambitious and responsible.
45．What message does this passage convey?
A．Genius is nothing but labor and diligence.
B．Not matter of the today will drag tomorrow.
C．Be the change you want to see in the world.
D．It is never too late to cross items off the wish list.

We bought a Shamrock trailer (房车) in the fall of 2019 in anticipation (期待) of our three-month journey to Baja, Mexico. The camper (露营车) would be home base for all the fun and adventure our family, myself, my husband and our three teenagers, would have all the way.
It took three days to drive from Calgary to Las Vegas and the temperature went from negative 30 to 15 °F-a miracle! But by the time we made it to San Diego, California, we had visited two RV mechanics to fix water leaking from the water tank and a bed heater blowing up. Thankfully, while we waited for repairs, we could listen to waves lapping on the shore.
Eventually, we crossed the border into Mexico at Tijuana and pushed our way down the shore coast. While we swam, ate Mexican food and watched sunsets, the Shamrock kept throwing us surprises. We all learned to savor (尽情享受) the good moments while dealing with the bad.
Driving through Utah, our truck began making noises. The truck’s engine had completely broken, and we needed a new one. We holed up (躲) in St. George, Utah, to wait for repairs. One evening, we were heating up dinner when the oven let out a big WHUMP! The whole camper shook.
After a few weeks, we left our truck in Utah—the engine repair wasn’t going too well—and drove home to Calgary. There could not have been five travelers so happy to stay in their house for two weeks.
Eventually, we hired someone to drive our truck and the Shamrock to Calgary, but he arrived with just the truck. The camper was causing problems, and the keys got lost, so it was left in Idaho. It’s still there; we recently marked its one-and-a-half-year anniversary of storage.
This brings me to the point of this essay: For Sale: A lively 30-foot Shamrock camper. Keeps you on your toes! Sleeps five. $9,000. Pick-up is somewhere in Idaho. Bring some tools to break into it.
46．What can we learn about the author’s self-driving tour?
A．The tour lasted for about one month.
B．They drove a Shamrock all the way during the tour.
C．Their truck stopped working when they arrived at San Diego.
D．They enjoyed the tour despite some unexpected problems.
47．What does the underlined word “surprises” mean in paragraph 3?
A．Breakdowns. B．Beautiful scenery.
C．Amazing functions. D．Quality after-sales service.
48．What is the tone of the article?
A．Unhappy. B．Serious. C．Amusing. D．Exciting.
49．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article?
A．To suggest the places to travel.
B．To advertise her Shamerock camper.
C．To record the happy moments in life.
D．To complain about her campers.

From a young age, Barbara Binns’s passions were reading and doing research. With her latest book, Unlawful Orders, a biography, she captures American history.
Unlawful Orders tells the story of James Williams (1919-2016), a doctor who served with the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military pilots, during World War II. While at the Freeman Airfield base in Iowa, he stood up to racial unfair practices through peaceful protest, which pushed the government to make some changes in the US army.
Binns lives in Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up and where most of her stories took place. In 2008, she wrote several books for young readers. She found her current book’s subject while researching James’s mother, Clara Williams, for another project. James had also lived in Chicago, in a neighborhood not far from where Binns grew up, but she hadn’t heard about him. “I found myself wondering if I ever walked past him on the street and didn’t realize I was in the presence of greatness,” Binns told The Week Junior. She said she would have loved to have him as a role model during her childhood.
That’s one reason why she wrote Unlawful Orders, she said — for children who need a hero, someone who looks ordinary but did extraordinary things through quiet but persistent actions.
50．What can be known about James Williams?
A．He once served as an American pilot.
B．He fought for equal rights for the black people.
C．He lived in the same neighborhood with Binns.
D．He got the support from American government.
51．Which of the following words can best replace the underlined words in Paragraph 2?
A．Put aside. B．Settled for.
C．Objected to. D．Referred to.
52．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A．How Binns chose the subject for Unlawful Orders.
B．How Binos got to know James Williams.
C．Why Binns gave up researching Clara Williams.
D．Why Binns chose Chicago to be the setting for her books.
53．Why did Binns write Unlawful Orders?
A．To motivate herself to become a hero. B．To be in memory of James Williams.
C．To inspire the children. D．To record American history.

When Huang Xiqin took a job as an appraiser (估价员) after graduating from university in 1992, her occupation was a strange concept to most Chinese people. On the China’s mainland, there were no more than 100 appraisers, according to Huang, chairwoman of Guozhonglian Appraisals and a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, where her company is headquartered, was the first China’s mainland city to introduce the value consulting industry thanks to the reform and opening-up policy launched in 1978. It was not until 1996 that such qualification examinations were made available nationwide. She advised we should learn from our neighbor Hong Kong. At that time, many of the appraisal reports in Shenzhen were written in traditional Chinese characters, which are widely used in Hong Kong.
Enthusiastic about the new industry, Huang devoted almost all of her time to studying and she went on to pass three of the qualification tests for appraisers between 1996 and 1998. It was challenging. The test for asset appraisers, for example, requires knowledge on almost all items related to company balance sheets. One of the subjects is electromagnetically engineering, and examinees must master all major items of large-scale equipment in China in order to pass. She was so busy that she could only finish work at 8 pm. And she would go to the library and stay there studying until closing time. After going home, she continued studying until midnight, and kept going like this for more than seven years.
Though tired and having almost no time for entertainment, she was thankful for the reform and opening-up policy that enabled Shenzhen to pioneer in many aspects and allowed her company to develop.
54．What was special about Huang Xiqin’s profession in the 1990s?
A．No entertainment. B．High salary.
C．Great concentration. D．Small numbers of employees.
55．Why did our country start introducing the value consulting industry?
A．Because of its wide spread.
B．Because of the development of education.
C．Because of the reform and opening-up policy.
D．Because of the highly challenging qualification tests.
56．What can we learn about the tests from paragraph 3?
A．It was easy to pass them.
B．They were demanding.
C．Huang Xiqin wanted to pass more of them.
D．They were mainly related to company administration.
57．Which words can best describe Huang Xiqin?
A．Ambitious and hard-working. B．Learned and warm-hearted.
C．Humorous and easy-going. D．Helpful and energetic.

Harry Potter movies are huge hits and loved by children all over the world. Kids can lose themselves in the wonderful world of magic while learning values that are important to them.
That’s why Paula DuPre Pesman, the associate producer of the Harry Potter movies, found it so hard to leave this behind when choosing to start her organization There With Care that helps families with sick children.
Her move towards charity work did not happen by chance. While working on the set of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, Pesman received a call asking if she could realize the wish of a child with terminal cancer, who was a fan named Gillian with a wish to see a movie about Harry Potter. Though such a wish seemed impossible to achieve, Pesman brought together the crew who together overcame the challenges and put together a rough-cut screening for the young girl.
Pesman’s determination to help Gillian came from her own experience of living with her husband, who had fought and won the battle with cancer. Carrying out Gillian’s wish enabled her to witness how powerful supporting a family in need can be. So she left the career she loved in 2005 to start her organization.
There With Care provides many services that families in need rarely find, such as transportation to and from the hospital, gas cards, deep cleaning services, clothing and meals, especially when kids are in hospital. Now the organization has helped over 4,000 families.
Looking back, she said, “In a way I think everything came together so that today we would be here helping. It gave us a new purpose and a new way of helping people.”
58．Why does the author talk about Harry Potter movies in paragraph1?
A．To boost a nonprofit organization. B．To arouse passion for the movies.
C．To express admiration for Pesman’s choice. D．To explain why Pesman quit as a producer.
59．What inspired Pesman to found There With Care?
A．The success of Harry Potter movies. B．The experience of realizing a girl’s wish.
C．Her enthusiasm for helping the needy out. D．Her living with her cancer-suffering husband.
60．Which words can be used to describe Pesman?
A．Warm-hearted and generous. B．Hard-working and creative.
C．Strong-minded and ambitious. D．Easy-going and understanding.
61．Which will be the best title for the text?
A．A Sick Girl’s Wish Finally Came True B．There With Care Was Born from Movies
C．Harry Potter Movies Helped Sick Children D．A Producer Left Movies to Do Charitable Work

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Cold, or da han in Chinese, is the last solar term in the annual solar calendar. Here are some things about Major Cold.
Cold current
During Major Cold, as the cold current moves southward, the weather is often cold to the extreme. Though the related data in China show that the lowest temperature in a year is usually recorded during the Major Cold period, it may not be as cold as Minor Cold in most areas on the whole since spring is approaching.
Dispelling (驱散) cold
During Major Cold, the freezing weather has a big influence on Chinese people’s lives. Rather than take up outdoor activities, people tend to reduce movements and choose to stay at home to keep fit in various ways. For example, to stay warm, people in Beijing have a habit of eating dispelling cold cake, a kind of rice cake that is thought good to warm and nourish. Besides, in Chinese, “rice cake” has the same pronunciation with the words “higher in a new year”, which symbolizes good luck and continual promotion. For another example, residents in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province like to drink nourishing chicken soup during Major Cold.
The ending and the beginning
Major Cold often coincides with the end of the year, so the folk customs of this period have an added sense of farewell to the old and welcoming the new. With the traditional Spring Festival around the corner, people are busy making preparations for it, like stocking up delicacies, sweeping and decorating. The cheerfulness of the reunion adds warmth to the cold winter days.
62．What is the feature of Major Cold?
A．Lasting much longer than Minor Cold.
B．Being colder than Minor Cold on average.
C．Resulting from cold current moving southward.
D．Dropping to the lowest temperature of the year.
63．How do Chinese people respond to Major Cold?
A．By eating specific food to keep warm. B．By expressing new year’s resolution.
C．By doing exercise to keep healthy. D．By decorating their houses to dispel cold.
64．In which part of a newspaper may the text appear?
A．Diet. B．News. C．Culture. D．Art.

Darwin’s Arch, a famed rock formation in the Galapagos Islands has taken on a new shape.
The top of the Arch collapsed this week into the Pacific Ocean due to natural forces.
“Obviously all the people from the Galapagos felt it was a shame because it’s something we’re familiar with since childhood, and to know that it has changed was a bit of a shock,”
Washington Tapia said, “However, from a scientific point of view, it’s part of the natural process.
It normally happens on our planet.”
Darwin’s Arch,which is made of natural stone, at one point would have been part of the island. Named after famed naturalist Charles Darwin, it is not accessible by land. But the area around the islands is a popular diving spot, particularly to observe sharks and other sea species.
“Unfortunately today, our guests of the Galapagos Aggressor III experienced a once in a lifetime event,” the travel company Agressor Adventures posted on Facebook. The group added, “This morning at 11:20 am local time, the world-famous Darwin’s Arch collapsed in front of their eyes. There are now only two pillars (柱子) remaining. Some in the dive & travel industry are already referring to this now as ‘The Pillars of Evolution (进化)’.”
The post received nearly 200 comments including one person who wrote, “What a shame! Geologic (地质的) time is so much different from human time that we forget that it’s always going on. That’s why I like to spend a lot of time among the arches in Southern Utah. You never know when it could be the last time before geology does its work.”
The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been called a “living museum and showcase of evolution”. The islands are situated about 621 miles from the coast of Ecuador. They are home to many interesting animals including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and many types of finches.
65．What does Tapia think of the collapse of Darwin’s Arch?
A．It is a disastrous memory especially for kids.
B．It is a little bit disappointing but acceptable.
C．It is a rare natural phenomenon in the world.
D．It is such a wonder hard to explain in science.
66．What do people coming to the Galapagos Islands like most?
A．Diving to observe some sea species.
B．Catching sharks around the islands.
C．Climbing Darwin’s Arch carefully.
D．Visiting the office of Charles Darwin.
67．What is the post from the Agressor Adventures on Facebook mainly about?
A．The magical power of the geology.
B．The novel description of the pillars.
C．The witness of the fall of the Arch.
D．The reason for the loss of the Arch.
68．What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?
A．To advertise for Aggressor Adventures.
B．To introduce the theory of evolution.
C．To praise Darwin for his contribution.
D．To add some background information.

Cutting 20% of sugar from packaged foods and 40% from beverages could prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events, 490,000 cardiovascular deaths, and 750,000 diabetes cases in the U.S. over the lifetime of the adult population, according to a micro-simulation study published in Circulation.
A team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and New York City Departnent of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)created a model to simulate and quantify the health, economic, and equity impacts of a pragmatic sugar-reduction policy proposed by the U.S. National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI). As a partnership of more than 100 local, state and national health organizations convened by the NYC DOHMH, the NSSRI released draft sugar-reduction targets for packaged food sand beverages in 15 categories in 2018. This February, NSSRI finalized the policy with the goal of industry voluntarily committing to gradually reformulate their sugary products.
Ten years after the NSSRI policy goes into effect, the U.S. could expect to save $4.28 billion in total net healthcare costs, and $118.04 billion over the lifetime of the current adult population (ages 35 to 79), according to the model. Adding the societal costs of lost productivity of Americans developing diseases from excessive sugar consumption, the total cost savings of the NSSRI policy rises to $160.88 billion over the adult population’s lifetime. These benefits are likely to be an underestimation since the calculations were conservative. The study also demonstrated that even if partial industry observed the policy, it could generate significant health and economic gains.
“Sugar is one of the most obvious additives in the food supply to reduce to reasonable amounts,” says Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, co-senior author and leader of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. “Our findings suggest it’s time to implement a national program with voluntary sugar reduction targets, which can generate major improvements in health, health disparities, and healthcare spending in less than a decade.”
69．Why was the NSSRI policy introduced?
A．To protect people’s health. B．To improve the quality of goods.
C．To cure the sugar-related illnesses. D．To attract people’s attention.
70．Whose cooperation is the most important in carrying out the policy?
A．Teenagers’. B．Companies’. C．Customers’. D．Researchers’.
71．What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A．The government makes profits from the policy.
B．The policy will bring great benefits to health.
C．The policy will save a huge amount of money for the U.S.
D．Manufactures can gain much from their goods.
72．What can be inferred about the adoption of the NSSRI policy?
A．It has received little support. B．It is a short-sighted decision.
C．It damages the benefits of manufacturers. D．Its benefits appear in many aspects.

Few marsupials (有袋哺乳动物) have gone from miraculous survival to the edge of extinction as quickly as the Kangaroo Island dunnart (狭足袋鼩).
In 2019 and 2020, devastating fires burned nearly 10 million hectares of southeastern Australia. The flames threatened hundreds of species with extinction, but the Kangaroo Island dunnart — which already numbered less than 500 before the fires — seemed to be one that was beyond expectation in the aftermath. But now these rare creatures may be more at risk than ever, researchers say June 16 in Scientific Reports. The danger, as domestic as it sounds, is getting eaten by a cat.
As of 2008, invasive wildcats had contributed to at least 13 percent of extinctions worldwide. That’s one reason why the government has been euthanizing (安乐死) wildcats on Kangaroo Island for years. The scientists who conducted the dunnart study knew all this — but when they studied the remains of wildcats euthanized in 2020, they were still surprised by what they saw: Seven out of 86 wildcats had recently dined on dunnart.
“We were not expecting to find so many,” says Louis Lignereux, a field researcher at the University of Adelaide School of Animal and Veterinary Science. “It’s particularly bad news, ”he says, “if you think of what was in the wildcats as only a brief description of what they ate in the last 36 hours.” Taking that into account, those seven wildcats alone could have eaten enough to wipe out the Kangaroo Island dunnart within a few months, if they had survived—and there are hundreds of other wildcats on the island.
A small habitat makes the dunnarts especially vulnerable. It’s like putting all your eggs in one basket, Lignereux says. Since the fires, the Kangaroo Island dunnart is thought to now live in an area about one-tenth of the size of Manhattan. “If something happened to this spot,” he says, “then the dunnart is gone forever.”
73．What can we infer about the Kangaroo Island dunnarts from the text?
A．Their small habitat has rich species. B．They and wildcats killed each other.
C．The wildcats led to the extinction of them. D．They were hardly influenced by the big fire.
74．How did the researchers find the real cause of the sharp reduction of dunnarts?
A．By analyzing their habitat. B．By consulting the experts.
C．By referring to precious data. D．By studying the remains of dead wildcats.
75．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “vulnerable” in the last paragraph?
A．hard to be fed B．sensitive to the environment C．at risk D．easy to survive
76．Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A．Why do dunnarts possibly face extinction? B．Why do wildcats dine on the dunnarts?
C．What environment do dunnarts favor? D．What measures should be taken to kill wildcats?













参考答案：
1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B

【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述小免费图书馆的建立。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Little Free Libraries, first created in 2009 are a way for people to take a book to read, or leave one for someone else to find. (2009年首次创建的“小免费图书馆”是人们带着一本书去读，或者把一本留给别人找的一种方式。)”可知，2009年创建“小免费图书馆”是为了让邻居们之间交换图书的。故选B。
2．推理判断题。根据第三段“The book exchanges are often made on different, creative themes. Carrie always posts her adventures with greyhounds Rose and Flattery, German Shepherd Dog Kuster, and Belgian Shepherd Dog Kiva on the Internet, which make a difference to her life. She decided to create a dog-themed library featuring dog related artwork, a metal dog on top and a jar of dog treats. (图书交换通常是围绕不同的、有创意的主题进行的。Carrie总是在互联网上发布她与灰狗Rose and Flattery、德国牧羊犬Kuster和比利时牧羊犬Kiva的冒险经历，这对她的生活产生了影响。她决定创建一个以狗为主题的图书馆，里面有与狗有关的艺术品、一只金属狗和一罐狗食。)”可知，Carrie和她的狗在一起的经历激励她创建一个以狗为主题的图书馆。故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The project has given Carrie something positive to focus on as she goes through her treatments. In addition, it has shown her how many people care about her -from her husband and another relative who helped construct it, to a nephew who painted the artwork, to friends who donated books. She also has a better understanding of them. The Little Free Library holds about 25 books. As people stop by, she discovers another benefit. “After many years of living here, we’re finally getting to know some of our neighbors.”(这个项目给了Carrie一些积极的东西，让她在接受治疗时能够集中精力。此外，它还向她展示了有多少人关心她——从她的丈夫和另一位帮助建造这座建筑的亲戚，到画这件艺术品的侄子，再到捐赠书籍的朋友。她也对它们有了更好的理解。小免费图书馆有大约25本书。当人们路过时，她发现了另一个好处。“在这里生活多年后，我们终于认识了一些邻居。”)”可知，作者认为Carrie的项目使得她和他人的关系更加亲密了。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据第一段“The unique pink box in the front yard was originally created to serve those in the community. “Ever since my teaching partner told me about Little Free Libraries, I have known I wanted to make one,” says Carrie, a teacher in Illinois. Little Free Libraries, first created in 2009 are a way for people to take a book to read, or leave one for someone else to find. (前院独特的粉红色盒子最初是为了服务社区中的人们而设计的。伊利诺伊州的教师Carrie说：“自从我的教学伙伴告诉我关于小免费图书馆的事以来，我就知道我想做一个。”。2009年首次创建的“小免费图书馆”是人们带着一本书去读，或者把一本留给别人找的一种方式。)”可知，Carrie是一个很有爱心的人。根据第三段“The book exchanges are often made on different, creative themes. (图书交换通常是围绕不同的、有创意的主题进行的。)”可知，Carrie是一个很有创造力的人。故选B。
5．D 6．A 7．B 8．B

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍伊凡·布尔尼翁创建了“海洋清洁者”协会，并成立了一个中心，致力于建造一艘开拓性的船只：曼塔号。这艘高科技船舶采用特殊设计、混合动力推进系统和可再生能源供电，不仅可以收集海洋垃圾，还可以对其进行处理。
5．推理判断题。根据第一段“About 9 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean annually, that is, about 17 tons every minute. The United Nations(UN) reported that if ambitious actions are not taken, then the ocean will contain more plastic than fish by 2050. (每年约有900万吨塑料最终进入海洋，即每分钟约17吨。联合国报告称，如果不采取雄心勃勃的行动，到2050年，海洋中的塑料含量将超过鱼类。)”结合下文提到用Manta收集海洋中的塑料垃圾可知，这一段是给下文提供背景。故选D。
6．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Ready to he launched in 2024, the Manta will operate autonomously 75% of the time without the use of coal or oil, and it will have the ability to extract between 5,000 and 10,000 tons of floating plastic each year as well as microplastics from 10mm deep to 1 meter deep. (“曼塔”号将于2024年发射，75%的时间将在不使用煤炭或石油的情况下自主运行，每年将能够extract 5000至10000吨漂浮塑料以及10毫米深至1米深的微塑料。)”可知，这里是指“曼塔”号的功能，它应该是可以移除那些塑料垃圾，所以extract的意思应该是“移除”，和选项A意思一致。故选A。
7．细节理解题。根据第四段“two smaller multipurpose collection rubber boats for parts of the ocean that the larger ship can’t access (两艘较小的多用途收集橡皮艇，用于大型船舶无法进入的海洋部分)”可知，加上两艘较小的多用途收集橡皮艇是用于大型船舶无法进入的狭窄的海洋部分。故选B。
8．推理判断题。根据最后一段“After three weeks at sea, the Manta will be directed towards coastal ports in the area to give lectures and welcome the public aboard for activities or events regarding plastic pollution. An area of 200m and a conference room for 80 people are on board to accommodate these events. (在海上航行三周后，“曼塔”号将被引导到该地区的沿海港口进行讲座，并欢迎公众上船参加有关塑料污染的活动。船上有200米的区域和可容纳80人的会议室，以容纳这些活动。)”可知，这一段谈到了船舶作为教育平台的作用。故选B。
9．C 10．A 11．D 12．C

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍剑桥大学的研究人员对伦敦两所学校的设计与技术（D&T）九年级学生进行了为期一年的研究。实验表明，同理心可以提高学生的创造力。
9．推理判断题。根据第一段“Researchers at the University of Cambridge carried out a year-long study with Design and Technology(D&T) year 9 pupils at two London schools. Pupils at one school spent the year following school lessons while the other group’s D&T lessons used a set of engineering design thinking tools. Creativity of both groups of pupils was assessed at the start and end of the school year using an authoritative mental test. (剑桥大学的研究人员对伦敦两所学校的设计与技术（D&T）九年级学生进行了为期一年的研究。一所学校的学生花了一年时间学习学校课程，而另一组的D&T课程使用了一套工程设计思维工具。在学年开始和结束时，使用权威的心理测试对两组学生的创造力进行了评估。)”和第二段“Results showed a significant increase in creativity among pupils at the intervention(干预) school where thinking tools were used. At the start of the year, the creativity scores of pupils at the control school were 11% higher than those at the intervention school according to data from the mental test. By the end, however, creativity scores of pupils in the intervention group were 78% higher than those in the control group. (结果显示，在使用思维工具的干预学校，学生的创造力显著提高。根据心理测试的数据，年初，对照学校学生的创造力得分比干预学校高11%。然而，到最后，干预组学生的创造力得分比对照组高78%。)”可知，两组学生分别为干预组（intervention group）和对照组（control group），干预组的学生们学习的是一套工程设计思维工具，对照组的学生们学习的是学校安排的传统课程。故选C。
10．推理判断题。根据第三段“The research is part of a program called Designing Our Tomorrow and challenges pupils to find ways of dealing with real-world problems by thinking about the thoughts and feelings of others. The particular challenge used in the study required pupils at the intervention school to design an asthma-treatment(哮喘治疗) pack for children. Pupils were given various “tools”. They were shown data on the number of asthma-related deaths of children in the UK, and a video about a child having an attack. They also explored the problem and tested their design ideas by role-playing---for example---patients, family members, and medical staff. (这项研究是一项名为“设计我们的明天”的项目的一部分，它挑战学生通过思考他人的想法和感受来找到处理现实世界问题的方法。研究中使用的特殊挑战要求干预学校的学生为儿童设计哮喘治疗包。学生们得到了各种各样的“工具”。他们看到了英国儿童哮喘相关死亡人数的数据，以及一段关于一名儿童哮喘发作的视频。他们还探讨了这个问题，并通过角色扮演测试了他们的设计理念——例如，病人、家人和医护人员。)”可知，学生们被给各种各样的“工具”是为了培养孩子们的同理心。故选A。
11．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Nicholl, Senior Lecturer in Design and Technology Education, said, “When I taught D&T, I didn’t see children as potential engineers who would one day contribute to the economy - they were just people who needed to be ready to go into the world at 18. Although teaching empathy(同理心) has been part of the D&T National Curriculum for over two decades, this study suggests it is still a missing link in the creative process, and vital if we want education to encourage designers and engineers of tomorrow.” (设计与技术教育高级讲师尼科尔说：“当我教授D&T时，我并不认为孩子们是有一天会为经济做出贡献的潜在工程师，他们只是需要在18岁时准备好走向世界的人。尽管20多年来，同理心教学一直是D&T国家课程的一部分，但这项研究表明，它仍然是创意过程中缺失的一环，如果我们想通过教育来鼓励未来的设计师和工程师，这一点至关重要。”)”可知，尼科尔对D&T教学并不满意。故选D。
12．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Results showed a significant increase in creativity among pupils at the intervention(干预) school where thinking tools were used. At the start of the year, the creativity scores of pupils at the control school were 11% higher than those at the intervention school according to data from the mental test. By the end, however, creativity scores of pupils in the intervention group were 78% higher than those in the control group. (结果显示，在使用思维工具的干预学校，学生的创造力显著提高。根据心理测试的数据，年初，对照学校学生的创造力得分比干预学校高11%。然而，到最后，干预组学生的创造力得分比对照组高78%。)”和第三段“The research is part of a program called Designing Our Tomorrow and challenges pupils to find ways of dealing with real-world problems by thinking about the thoughts and feelings of others. (这项研究是一项名为“设计我们的明天”的项目的一部分，它挑战学生通过思考他人的想法和感受来找到处理现实世界问题的方法。)”可知，这篇文章主要讲述实验表明，同理心可以提高学生的创造力。故选C。
13．A 14．D 15．A

【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍人们去英特尔博物馆旅游要了解的相关信息。
13．细节理解题。根据Visiting Hours部分“Note: Please call in advance to ensure that we are open, as we close for having a social gathering limited to members of a family, organization, or club from time to time. (注意：请提前打电话确保我们是开放的，因为我们会因不定期举行仅限于家庭、组织或俱乐部成员的社交聚会而关闭。)”可知，英特尔博物馆可以提供举办私人聚会。故选A。
14．推理判断题。根据Tour Information部分“Field trip programs last two hours and are all carefully designed so that they’re exactly right for students in grades 2-12, including hands-on classes in the Learning Lab. (实地考察项目持续两个小时，都经过精心设计，非常适合2-12年级的学生，包括学习实验室的实践课程。)”可知，它们是针对特定年级水平量身定制的。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据文章结构“Getting Here(到达这里)”，“Visiting Hours (参观时间)”和“Tour Information (旅游信息)”可知，这是一篇旅游手册，告诉人们去英特尔博物馆旅游要了解的相关信息。故选A。
16．B 17．D 18．C 19．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。美国宇航局正在准备向月球送去一组宇航员，希望建立一个稳定的栖息地。同时消费信贷专门企Money的专家们最近发布了有史以来第一个“月球按揭”指南。该指南显示：在月球表面生活每月的费用为32万5067美元；月球上第一个功能齐全的房子将是48,454,063美元；月球上最理想的位置——“雨海”被认为是完美的家庭郊区。
16．词句猜测题。根据第一段第一句“NASA is making preparation to send a crew to the moon who will explore the lunar surface with the hopes of constructing a stable habitat.(美国宇航局正在准备向月球发射一组宇航员，他们将探索月球表面，希望建立一个稳定的栖息地。)”和划线单词前“when humans will （人类将何时）”和划线单词后“the natural satellite（这个自然的星球）”可知，colonize意为“（人类）（在月球上）居住、生活”。故选B项。
17．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后两句“The most efficient way to generate. electricity on the moon is to buy a small nuclear reactor costing $1.3 billion,” Money shares in the study. “Alternatively, 34 solar panels would generate enough electricity to run one house and cost only $23,616 in comparison.”(最有效的生成方式。月球上的电力是为了购买一个小型核反应堆，成本为13亿美元。“或者，34块太阳能电池板可以产生足够一所房子使用的电力，相比之下，成本仅为23616美元。”)”可知，与核反应堆相比，太阳能电池板发电成本更低。故选D项。
18．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The guide also reveals the most ideal locations on the moon, with “Sea of Rains” being deemed “the perfect family suburb”—this region sits at the north and is one of the largest impact craters in the Solar System.(该指南还揭示了月球上最理想的位置，其中“雨海”被认为是“完美的家庭郊区”——这个区域位于北部，是太阳系中最大的撞击坑之一。)” 可知，更适合建造房子的是深洞（坑）。故选C项。
19．主旨大意题。通读全文尤其第一段第一句“NASA is making preparation to send a crew to the moon who will explore the lunar surface with the hopes of constructing a stable habitat. (美国宇航局正在准备向月球发射一组宇航员，他们将探索月球表面，希望建立一个稳定的栖息地。)”和第六段“The idea of living on the moon may sound like an exciting life, but those brave enough to take the leap have to consider the “lunar lifestyle” that comes with it.(在月球上生活的想法听起来可能是一种令人兴奋的生活，但那些有勇气迈出这一步的人必须考虑随之而来的“月球生活方式”。)”可知，文章介绍了美国航天局计划在月球建立人类栖息地、Money公司做出的生活在月球所需的花费、最佳居住地点的推测等。A项“生活在月球上”作为标题，能概括全文。故选A项。
20．B 21．C 22．A 23．D

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了艺术家Paula Strawn给患有扁头症的婴儿画好看的头盔。文章介绍了扁头症对婴儿的影响，以及Paula Strawn这么做的起因经过。
20．推理判断题。根据第一段“An artist from Washington is bringing smiles to babies and their parents, one helmet at a time.(一位来自华盛顿的艺术家正在给婴儿和他们的父母带来微笑，一次一个头盔)”结合文章主要说明了艺术家Paula Strawn给患有扁头症的婴儿画好看的头盔。文章介绍了扁头症对婴儿的影响，以及Paula Strawn这么做的起因经过。可推知，父母可能对文章感兴趣。故选B。
21．推理判断题。根据第二段“Flat head syndrome is a common condition in infants and affects about half of babies in their first year of life.(扁头综合征是婴儿的一种常见疾病，影响大约一半的婴儿在他们生命的第一年)”可推知，许多婴儿患有平头症。故选C。
22．推理判断题。根据最后一段““It’s a fun, friendly and personal design that brings smiles to baby and a chance for parents to have a conversation about the helmet instead of pity,” Strawn says. “Smiles are always preferable over pity!”(“这是一个有趣、友好和个性化的设计，它给婴儿带来了微笑，也给父母提供了一个谈论头盔的机会，而不是同情，”Strawn说。“微笑总比怜悯好！”)”可推知，Strawn很有爱心。故选A。
23．推理判断题。根据文章主要说明了艺术家Paula Strawn给患有扁头症的婴儿画好看的头盔。文章介绍了扁头症对婴儿的影响，以及Paula Strawn这么做的起因经过。可推知，文章选自杂志。故选D。
24．B 25．C 26．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了五个意大利都灵的必游景点。
24．细节理解题。根据第一段“But the real draw is the viewing platform at the top of the building, which offers amazing views of the city and mountains beyond.(但真正吸引人的是大楼顶部的观景台，在那里可以看到城市和远处群山的美景)”可知，Mole Antonellina最吸引人的地方是顶部的观景台。故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据Basilica di Superga部分“The Basilica di Superga was built in the 18th century on the Superga hill with stunning views over the city and wider landscape. From here you can see peaks of the Alps such as Monviso and Doufour peak.(Superga大教堂建于18世纪，坐落在Superga山上，可以俯瞰整个城市和更广阔的景观。从这里你可以看到阿尔卑斯山的山峰，如蒙维索峰和杜福峰)”可知，如果你想欣赏欧洲最大山峰的自然美景，可以选择Basilica di Superga。故选C。
26．推理判断题。根据标题“Must-Visit Attractions in Turin, Italy(意大利都灵必游景点)”结合文章主要介绍了五个意大利都灵的必游景点。可推知，文章的目的是吸引更多游客。故选D。
27．D 28．A 29．A 30．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了自动驾驶汽车即将在旧金山投入使用。
27．推理判断题。文章第一段讲到“On June 2, 2022, Cruise, a division of General Motors (GM), was approved to charge for rides in its self-driving cars, becoming the first company allowed to operate commercial driverless cars in a major US city. (2022年6月2日，通用汽车旗下的Cruise被批准对其自动驾驶汽车收费，成为第一家获准在美国主要城市运营商用无人驾驶汽车的公司。)”以及第二段“Though Cruise is regarding it as a big win, its self-driving cars aren’t totally free to run on the streets of San Francisco as they please. Cruise vehicles will be limited to transporting passengers in less crowded areas of the city between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. (尽管克鲁斯认为这是一个巨大的胜利，但它的自动驾驶汽车并不能完全自由地在旧金山的街道上奔跑。Cruise车辆将被限制在晚上10点到早上6点之间在城市不太拥挤的地区运送乘客。)”可知关于Cruise的无人驾驶乘车服务仅限于旧金山的一些地区。故选D。
28．主旨大意题。文章第三段讲到“The first robotaxis will be improved versions of GM’s Chevrolet Bolt. However, the company is seeking approval to get its custom-built Cruise Origin on public roads. The driverless electric vehicle has no wheels or pedals(踏板) and can attain highway speeds. The car consists mostly of a siting space, where passengers can face each other. (第一辆自动驾驶出租车将是通用汽车雪佛兰Bolt的改进版。然而，该公司正在寻求批准，让其定制的Cruise Origin在公共道路上行驶。无人驾驶电动汽车没有轮子或踏板并且可以达到高速公路速度。这辆车主要由一个座位空间组成，乘客可以在这里面对面。)”可知第三段中作者详细描述了Cruise Origin的特色。故选A。
29．推理判断题。文章倒数第二段讲到“However, the company still has to convince passengers that its technology is safe. Many remain concerned about safety. A 2021 survey by the American Automobile Association found that 74 percent of Americans are afraid to ride in a self-driving vehicle. (然而，该公司仍需让乘客相信其技术是安全的。许多人仍然担心安全问题。美国汽车协会2021的一项调查发现，74%的美国人害怕乘坐自动驾驶汽车。)”可知大多数美国人对自动驾驶出租车的态度是有疑问的。故选A。
30．主旨大意题。本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了自动驾驶汽车即将来到旧金山。文章第一段讲到“On June 2, 2022, Cruise, a division of General Motors (GM), was approved to charge for rides in its self-driving cars, becoming the first company allowed to operate commercial driverless cars in a major US city. (2022年6月2日，通用汽车旗下的Cruise被批准对其自动驾驶汽车收费，成为第一家获准在美国主要城市运营商用无人驾驶汽车的公司。)”可知本文主要介绍了Cruise现在在旧金山的一些地区可以运营，下文介绍了自动驾驶汽车的一些限制，规模特点以及乘客的态度等。所以B.Self-driving Cars Are Coming to San Francisco“自驾汽车即将来到旧金山”为最佳标题。故选B。
31．D 32．B 33．C

【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四位野生动物保护主义者为保护一些高度濒危物种所做的努力。
31．细节理解题。文章Elena Bykova部分讲到“Illegal hunting is the single biggest threat, and Bykova concentrates on raising public awareness of the danger, finding alternative livelihood (生计) opportunities for local communities, and protecting saiga habitats. (非法狩猎是最大的威胁，贝科娃专注于提高公众对危险的认识，为当地社区寻找替代性生计机会，并保护赛加羚羊的栖息地。)”可知，Bykova为当地居民寻找其他谋生机会，以防止他们非法狩猎赛加羚羊，故选D。
32．细节理解题。文章Anne Savage部分讲到“As a result, the International Union for Conservation of Nature adjusted the classification of cotton tops from Endangered to Critically Endangered, bringing the species to more people’s notice. (因此，国际自然保护联盟将棉顶狨猴的分类从濒危物种转变为极度濒危物种，这使该物种引起了更多的人的注意)”可知，濒危等级的改变引起了更多人对它们的关注，故选B。
33．细节理解题。文章Jeanne Tarrant部分讲到“Frogs are astonishingly diverse and beautiful for Dr. Tarrant. Over the years, she has helped put the spotlight on many highly threatened species of frogs that face extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and hunts by their animal enemies. (在塔伦特博士看来，青蛙的多样性和美丽程度令人惊讶。多年来，她帮助人们关注了许多高度濒危的青蛙物种，由于栖息地丧失、气候变化和天敌的猎杀，这些青蛙面临灭绝。)” 可知，天敌的猎食对一些濒危蛙类造成了巨大威胁。以及文章Marilyn Connell部分讲到“Being hunted by other wildlife is the Mary River turtle’s biggest threat (被其他野生动物猎杀是玛丽河龟最大的威胁)”可知来自其他野生动物的威胁危及濒危蛙类和玛丽河海龟的生存，故选C。
34．C 35．B 36．B 37．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文，现在MIB课程越来越受欢迎，文章对其受欢迎的具体原因进行了分析。
34．推理判断题。文章第二段讲到“The course content and teaching methods of MIB are quite different from a normal MBA or Master of Business Administration. (MIB的课程内容和教学方法与普通MBA或工商管理硕士有很大的不同)”以及本段最后一句“The course offers various advantages over the conventional MBA degree course. (与传统的MBA学位课程相比，该课程提供了各种优势。)”可知本段主要通过对比MIB和MBA课程之间的区别来展开的，故选C。
35．细节理解题。文章第三段讲到“Big multinational organizations look for talented people who can handle the job profile of International Marketing Manage，and people with MIB degrees are preferred. (大型跨国公司寻找能胜任国际营销管理工作的人才，具有MIB学位者优先)”可知，越来越多的人学习MIB课程的主要原因是它有助于提供出色的工作机会，故选B。
36．细节理解题。文章最后一段讲到“Since business finance and economics are covered at length in the courses of MIB, students have great job offers in the field of finance as well. Typically, organizations offer the position of international finance controllers to those who complete MIB with the specialization of finance. (由于商业金融和经济学在MIB的课程中有详细的介绍，学生们在金融领域也有很好的工作机会。通常，组织会向那些完成MIB的金融专业人员提供国际金融总监的职位。)”可知，从最后一段我们得知国际财务总监是一份高质量的工作，故选B。
37．推理判断题。文章第一段讲到“MIB is a specialised course that teaches the international business.There are valid reasons for so much popularity of MIB course. (MIB是一门教授国际商务的专业课程。MIB课程如此受欢迎是有正当理由的。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了解释为什么MIB课程越来越受欢迎，故选D。
38．C 39．D 40．A 41．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了海草生态系统可以捕获光合作用产生的大量碳并将其储存在海底，为全球气候变化带来希望。
38．细节理解题。根据第二段“In this study, tiger sharks were selected as research tools due to their highly consistent associations with seagrass ecosystems.( 在这项研究中，虎鲨被选为研究工具，因为它们与海草生态系统的联系非常一致)”可知，虎鲨被选为研究工具的原因是它们与海草生态系统有着密切的联系，故选C项。
39．推理判断题。根据第三段“The data researchers collected was astonishing. The world’s largest seagrass ecosystem, measuring at least 66,900 square kilometers, has been discovered(研究人员收集的数据令人震惊。世界上最大的海草生态系统已被发现，面积至少为66900平方公里)”以及“When referred to global seagrass carbon stock estimates, the study indicates that seagrass in the Bahamas may contain 19.2% to 26.3% of all the carbon stored in seagrass meadows on Earth.(当提到全球海草碳储量估计时，该研究表明，巴哈马的海草可能含有地球上海草草甸中所有碳储量的19.2%至26.3%)”可知，第三段提到的数字是关于世界上最大的海草生态系统的潜在价值，故选D项。
40．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第二句“Scientists are collecting seeds and trying to grow new seagrass meadows through restoration projects.(科学家们正在收集种子，并试图通过恢复项目种植新的海草草地)”可知，科学家们打算种植更多的海草草地以保护海草，故选A项。
41．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Thanks to the assistance of tiger sharks, a huge seagrass meadow in the Bahamas Banks was recently discovered, offering the world a tool to fight climate change.(在虎鲨的帮助下，最近在巴哈马群岛发现了一片巨大的海草草地，为世界提供了应对气候变化的工具)”、第三段第一句“The data researchers collected was astonishing. The world’s largest seagrass ecosystem, measuring at least 66,900 square kilometers, has been discovered.(研究人员收集的数据令人震惊。世界上最大的海草生态系统已经被发现，面积至少为66900平方公里)”以及最后一段“What this discovery shows us is that ocean exploration and research are essential for a healthy future.(这一发现向我们表明，海洋探索和研究对健康的未来至关重要)”可知，本文主要介绍了一项发现：世界上最大的海草生态系统，故选C项。
42．B 43．B 44．C 45．D

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了年事已高的贝蒂·桑迪森在和朋友闲聊的时候谈到她后悔没有完成67年前开始的学士学位，于是她回到大学继续完成未完成的学分并获得学士学位。贝蒂·桑迪森认为，生命太短，不能带着遗憾生活。
42．细节理解题。根据第二段“But when she was just 25 credits short of getting her degree, for some reason, Betty dropped out of school and soon got married.(但当贝蒂离获得学位只差25个学分时，出于某种原因，她辍学了，很快就结婚了)”可知，贝蒂未能得到学习学位的原因是没有修够学分，故选B项。
43．细节理解题。根据第四段“However, she was discouraged by the new technology used when taking online courses during the coronavirus pandemic.(然而，她对新冠疫情期间参加在线课程时使用的新技术感到沮丧)”可知，在攻读学士学位的过程中，让贝蒂感到不那么自信的是新技术，故选B项。
44．细节理解题。根据第四段“Betty decided to return to university to complete her bachelor’s degree(贝蒂决定回到大学完成她的学士学位)”以及“However, she was discouraged by the new technology used when taking online courses during the coronavirus pandemic. Even so, Betty persevered.(然而，她对新冠疫情期间参加在线课程时使用的新技术感到沮丧。尽管如此，贝蒂还是坚持了下来)”可知，贝蒂是一个很坚定，且努力工作的人，故选C项。
45．推理判断题。根据最后一段“At age 84, Betty got her bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from the College of Continuing and Professional Studies.(84岁时，贝蒂在继续与专业研究学院获得了多学科研究学士学位)”以及“Life’s too short to live with regrets(生命太短，不能带着遗憾生活)”可知，本文要传达的是实现自己的愿望，年龄再大都不迟，故选D项。
46．D 47．A 48．C 49．B

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和家人驾驶Shamerock露营车去Baja。途中露营车问题百出，但幸运的是他们欣赏到了美妙的景色。作者最终决定卖掉这辆露营车。
46．细节理解题。根据第二段“It took three days to drive from Calgary to Las Vegas and the temperature went from negative 30 to 15 F-a miracle! But by the time we made it to San Diego, California, we had visited two RV mechanics to fix water leaking from the water tank and a bed heater blowing up. Thankfully, while we waited for repairs, we could listen to waves lapping on the shore.(从卡尔加里开车到拉斯维加斯花了三天时间，气温从零下30华氏度上升到15华氏度——真是奇迹!但当我们到达加州圣地亚哥时，我们已经拜访了两名房车修理工，修理水箱漏水和床加热器爆炸的问题。值得庆幸的是，在等待维修的时候，我们可以听到海浪拍击海岸的声音)”和第三段的“While we swam, ate Mexican food and watched sunsets, the Shamrock kept throwing us surprises. We all learned to savor (尽情享受) the good moments while dealing with the bad.(当我们游泳、吃墨西哥菜、看日落时，Shamrock不断给我们带来惊喜。我们都学会了在处理不好的事情时享受美好的时刻)”可知，虽然遭遇了意料之外的问题，但他们都很享受那次旅行。故选D。
47．词句猜测题。根据第二段的“Thankfully, while we waited for repairs, we could listen to waves lapping on the shore.(值得庆幸的是，在等待维修的时候，我们可以听到海浪拍击海岸的声音)”，和第三段的“We all learned to savor (尽情享受) the good moments while dealing with the bad.(我们都学会了在处理不好的事情时享受美好的时刻)”可知，surprise是反语，事实上是指旅途中车出的问题。故选A。
48．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“It’s still there; we recently marked its one-and-a-half-year anniversary of storage.(它还在那里;我们最近纪念了它储存一年半的纪念日)”和最后一段“This brings me to the point of this essay: For Sale: A lively 30-foot Shamrock camper. Keeps you on your toes! Sleeps five. S9,000. Pick-up is somewhere in Idaho. Bring some tools to break into it.(这让我想到了这篇文章的要点：出售：一辆30英尺长的活泼的Shamrock营车。让你保持警觉!睡五个人。S9,000。接车地点在爱达荷州。带些工具进去)”中的anniversary of storage，lively，keeps you on your toes，somewhere in Idaho等词推知，作者写本文的口吻是有趣的、逗人开心的。故选C。
49．细节理解题。根据最后一段“This brings me to the point of this essay: For Sale: A lively 30-foot Shamrock camper. Keeps you on your toes! Sleeps five. S9,000. Pick-up is somewhere in Idaho. Bring some tools to break into it.(这让我想到了这篇文章的要点：出售：一辆30英尺长的活泼的Shamrock营车。让你保持警觉!睡五个人。S9,000。接车地点在爱达荷州。带些工具进去)”可知，作者写本文的目的是为自己的Shamerock打广告，希望把它卖掉。故选B。
50．B 51．C 52．A 53．C

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了书籍Unlawful Orders的故事梗概和Barbara Binns的写作初衷。
50．细节理解题。由第二段中的“While at the Freeman Airfield base in Iowa, he stood up to racial unfair practices through peaceful protest, which pushed the government to make some changes in the US army. (在爱荷华州弗里曼机场基地期间，他通过和平抗议对抗种族不公平行为，这促使政府对美国军队做出一些改变)”可知，James Williams为黑人争取平等权利。故选B项。
51．词句猜测题。由第二段中的“While at the Freeman Airfield base in Iowa, he stood up to racial unfair practices through peaceful protest, which pushed the government to make some changes in the US army. (在爱荷华州弗里曼机场基地期间，他通过和平抗议stood up to种族不公平行为，这促使政府对美国军队做出一些改变)”可知，他的行为促使政府对美国军队做出一些改变，说明他反对了种族不公平行为，画线短语意为“反对（Objected to）”。故选C项。
52．主旨大意题。由第三段“Binns lives in Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up and where most of her stories took place. In 2008, she wrote several books for young readers. She found her current book’s subject while researching James’s mother, Clara Williams, for another project. James had also lived in Chicago, in a neighborhood not far from where Binns grew up, but she hadn’t heard about him. “I found myself wondering if I ever walked past him on the street and didn’t realize I was in the presence of greatness,” Binns told The Week Junior. She said she would have loved to have him as a role model during her childhood. (Binns住在伊利诺伊州的芝加哥，她在那里长大，她的大部分故事都发生在那里。2008年，她为年轻读者写了几本书。她在为另一个项目研究詹姆斯的母亲克拉拉·威廉姆斯时找到了她现在这本书的主题。詹姆斯也住在芝加哥，在离Binns长大的地方不远的一个社区，但她没有听说过他。Binns在接受《少年周刊》采访时表示：“我发现自己在想，我是否曾在街上从他身边走过，却没有意识到自己感受到了伟大。”她说她很想让他在她的童年时期成为一个榜样)”可知，第三段主要讲Binns是如何为Unlawful Orders选择主题的。故选A项。
53．细节理解题。由最后一段“That’s one reason why she wrote Unlawful Orders, she said — for children who need a hero, someone who looks ordinary but did extraordinary things through quiet but persistent actions. (她说，这就是她写Unlawful Orders的原因之一，是为了那些需要英雄的孩子，一个看起来很普通但通过安静但坚持不懈的行动做了非凡事情的人)”可知，Binns要写Unlawful Orders是因为她想激励孩子们。故选C项。
54．D 55．C 56．B 57．A

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。1992年，当黄西勤大学毕业后从事评估师的工作时，她的职业对大多数中国人来说是一个陌生的概念，当时的评估师从业人员非常少。由于改革开放政策的推动，我国开始引入价值咨询业。文章通过介绍黄锡琴的个人经历展现了中国价值咨询业的发展。
54．细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“On the China’s mainland, there were no more than 100 appraisers, according to Huang (据黄说，在中国大陆，评估师不超过100人)”可知，上世纪90年代黄西勤的职业的特别之处是从业人员很少。故选D。
55．细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, where her company is headquartered, was the first China’s mainland city to introduce the value consulting industry thanks to the reform and opening-up policy launched in 1978. (由于1978年启动的改革开放政策，她的公司总部所在的广东省深圳市是中国大陆第一个引入价值咨询行业的城市。)”可知，由于改革开放政策的推动，我国开始引入价值咨询业。故选C。
56．细节理解题。根据第三段第二句和第三句“It was challenging. The test for asset appraisers, for example, requires knowledge on almost all items related to company balance sheets. (这很有挑战性。例如，资产评估师的测试需要了解几乎所有与公司资产负债表相关的项目。)”可知，评估师资格考试很严苛。故选B。
57．推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“Enthusiastic about the new industry, Huang devoted almost all of her time to studying and she went on to pass three of the qualification tests for appraisers between 1996 and 1998 .(黄对新行业充满热情，她几乎把所有的时间都花在了学习上，并在1996年至1998年间通过了三次评估师资格考试。)”可知，黄西琴很勤奋。根据第一段第二句“On the China’s mainland, there were no more than 100 appraisers, according to Huang, chairwoman of Guozhonglian Appraisals and a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. (据国中联评委会主席、中国人民政治协商会议第十三届全国委员会委员黄介绍，在中国大陆，评估师不超过100人。)”可知，黄西琴在行业内和政治上都有很高的地位，所以她很有野心。故选A。
58．C 59．B 60．A 61．D

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要说明了《哈利·波特》系列电影的副制片人Paula DuPre Pesman投身慈善，介绍了背后的原因以及其创办组织所作出的贡献。
58．推理判断题。根据第一段介绍了《哈利·波特》电影的巨大成功和影响力，第二段紧接着说“That’s why Paula DuPre Pesman, the associate producer of the Harry Potter movies, found it so hard to leave this behind when choosing to start her organization There With Care that helps families with sick children.(这就是为什么《哈利·波特》系列电影的副制片人Paula DuPre Pesman在选择创办她的组织There With Care时发现很难摆脱这一点，该组织帮助有生病孩子的家庭)”可知，Pesman在这么成功的电影中担任副制片人，她要放弃这样的工作去创办慈善机构不是轻易就可以下定决心的，但Pesman做到了。由此推知，作者在第1段中谈论哈利波特电影是为了表达对Pesman选择的钦佩。故选C。
59．细节理解题。根据第三段“While working on the set of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, Pesman received a call asking if she could realize the wish of a child with terminal cancer, who was a fan named Gillian with a wish to see a movie about Harry Potter. Though such a wish seemed impossible to achieve, Pesman brought together the crew who together overcame the challenges and put together a rough-cut screening for the young girl.(在《哈利·波特与魔法石》片场工作时，Pesman接到了一个电话，问她能否实现一个癌症晚期儿童的愿望，她是一个名叫Gillian的影迷，她想看一部关于哈利·波特的电影。尽管这样的愿望似乎是不可能实现的，但Pesman召集了工作人员，他们一起克服了挑战，为这个小女孩制作了一场粗略的放映)”可知，实现女孩愿望的经历启发Pesman创立了There With Care。故选B。
60．推理判断题。根据第三段“While working on the set of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, Pesman received a call asking if she could realize the wish of a child with terminal cancer, who was a fan named Gillian with a wish to see a movie about Harry Potter. Though such a wish seemed impossible to achieve, Pesman brought together the crew who together overcame the challenges and put together a rough-cut screening for the young girl.(在《哈利·波特与魔法石》片场工作时，Pesman接到了一个电话，问她能否实现一个癌症晚期儿童的愿望，她是一个名叫Gillian的影迷，她想看一部关于哈利·波特的电影。尽管这样的愿望似乎是不可能实现的，但Pesman召集了工作人员，他们一起克服了挑战，为这个小女孩制作了一场粗略的放映)”以及倒数第二段“There With Care provides many services that families in need rarely find, such as transportation to and from the hospital, gas cards, deep cleaning services, clothing and meals, especially when kids are in hospital. Now the organization has helped over 4,000 families.( There With Care提供许多有需要的家庭很少能找到的服务，比如往返医院的交通、加油卡、深度清洁服务、衣服和吃饭，特别是当孩子们住院时。现在，该组织已经帮助了4000多个家庭)”可推知，Pesman热心且慷慨。故选A。
61．主旨大意题。根据第二段“That’s why Paula DuPre Pesman, the associate producer of the Harry Potter movies, found it so hard to leave this behind when choosing to start her organization There With Care that helps families with sick children.(这就是为什么《哈利·波特》系列电影的副制片人Paula DuPre Pesman在选择创办她的组织There With Care时，发现很难离开这一点，该组织帮助患病儿童的家庭)”结合文章主要说明了《哈利·波特》系列电影的副制片人Paula DuPre Pesman投身慈善，介绍了背后的原因以及其创办组织所作出的贡献。可知，D选项“一个制片人离开电影去做慈善工作”最符合文章标题。故选D。
62．D 63．A 64．C

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了中国传统节日大寒的特点和节日活动。
62．细节理解题。根据第二段中“During Major Cold, as the cold current moves southward, the weather is often cold to the extreme.(大寒期间，随着冷流南下，天气往往冷到极点)”可知，大寒的特色是降至一年中最低温度。故选D。
63．细节理解题。根据第三段中“For example, to stay warm, people in Beijing have a habit of eating dispelling cold cake, a kind of rice cake that is thought good to warm and nourish. Besides, in Chinese, “rice cake” has the same pronunciation with the words “higher in a new year”, which symbolizes good luck and continual promotion. For another example, residents in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province like to drink nourishing chicken soup during Major Cold. (例如，为了保暖，北京人有吃驱寒糕的习惯，这种年糕被认为具有保暖和滋补的作用。此外，在汉语中，“年糕”与“新的一年更高”谐音，象征着好运和不断晋升。再比如，江苏南京的居民喜欢在大寒期间喝滋补鸡汤)”可知，中国人通过吃特定的食物来保暖来应对大寒。故选A。
64．推理判断题。根据第一段“The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Cold, or da han in Chinese, is the last solar term in the annual solar calendar. Here are some things about Major Cold.(中国传统的阳历将一年分为24个节气。大寒，或中国的大寒，是每年阳历的最后一个节气。这里有一些关于大寒的事情)”可推知，文章选自文化部分。故选C。
65．B 66．A 67．C 68．D

【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述由于自然侵蚀，加拉帕戈斯群岛知名景观“达尔文拱门”已坍塌。
65．推理判断题。根据第三段“‘Obviously all the people from the Galapagos felt it was a shame because it’s something we’re familiar with since childhood, and to know that it has changed was a bit of a shock,’(‘显然，所有来自加拉帕戈斯群岛的人都觉得这是一种耻辱，因为这是我们从小就熟悉的东西，知道它已经改变了，这有点令人震惊。’)”及第四段“Washington Tapia said, ‘However, from a scientific point of view, it’s part of the natural process.’(Washington Tapia说：‘然而，从科学的角度来看，这是自然过程的一部分。’)”可知，Tapia认为“达尔文拱门”的坍塌令人惋惜，但认同这是自然过程的一部分。故选B。
66．细节理解题。根据第六段中“But the area around the islands is a popular diving spot, particularly to observe sharks and other sea species.(但岛屿周围地区是一个受欢迎的潜水地点，特别是观察鲨鱼和其他海洋物种)”可知，人们去加拉帕戈斯群岛最喜欢潜水观察海洋物种。故选A。
67．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中“This morning at 11:20 am local time, the world-famous Darwin’s Arch collapsed in front of their eyes. There are now only two pillars(柱子) remaining.(当地时间今天上午11点20分，举世闻名的‘达尔文拱门’在他们眼前倒塌了。现在只剩下两个柱子了)”可知，Agressor Adventures旅游公司在Facebook上发的帖子主要是关于目睹拱门倒塌。故选C。
68．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been called a ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. The islands are situated about 621 miles from the coast of Ecuador. They are home to many interesting animals including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and many types of finches.(加拉帕戈斯群岛是联合国教科文组织的世界遗产，被称为‘活的生物进化博物馆和陈列室’。这些岛屿距离厄瓜多尔海岸约621英里。它们是许多有趣动物的家园，包括巨型乌龟、海鬣蜥和许多种类的雀类)”可知，最后一段主要介绍了加拉帕戈斯群岛，旨在补充一些背景信息。故选D。
69．A 70．B 71．C 72．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了减糖的重要性以及NSSRI政策的引入来保护人们健康，NSSRI政策的政策还体现在很多方面。
69．推理判断题。根据第一段“Cutting 20% of sugar from packaged foods and 40% from beverages could prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events, 490,000 cardiovascular deaths, and 750,000 diabetes cases in the U.S. over the lifetime of the adult population, according to a micro-simulation study published in Circulation.(根据发表在《循环》杂志上的一项微观模拟研究，在美国成年人的一生中，从包装食品中减少20%的糖，从饮料中减少40%的糖，可以预防248万心血管疾病事件，49万心血管死亡和75万糖尿病病例)”以及第二段中“A team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and New York City Departnent of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)created a model to simulate and quantify the health, economic, and equity impacts of a pragmatic sugar-reduction policy proposed by the U.S. National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI). (来自马萨诸塞州总医院、塔夫茨大学营养科学与政策弗里德曼学院、哈佛大学公共卫生学院和纽约市健康与心理卫生部门的一组研究人员创建了一个模型，以模拟和量化美国国家减盐和减糖计划（NSSRI）提出的务实的减糖政策对健康、经济和公平的影响)”可推知，引入NSSRI政策是为了保护人民健康。故选A。
70．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The study also demonstrated that even if partial industry observed the policy, it could generate significant health and economic gains.(该研究还表明，即使部分行业遵守了这一政策，也可能产生重大的健康和经济收益)”可知，在执行这项政策时，公司的合作很重要。故选B。
71．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Ten years after the NSSRI policy goes into effect, the U.S. could expect to save $4.28 billion in total net healthcare costs, and $118.04 billion over the lifetime of the current adult population (ages 35 to 79), according to the model. Adding the societal costs of lost productivity of Americans developing diseases from excessive sugar consumption, the total cost savings of the NSSRI policy rises to $160.88 billion over the adult population’s lifetime. These benefits are likely to be an underestimation since the calculations were conservative. The study also demonstrated that even if partial industry observed the policy, it could generate significant health and economic gains.(根据该模型，NSSRI政策生效10年后，美国预计将节省42.8亿美元的净医疗成本，在当前成年人口（35岁至79岁）的一生中节省1180.4亿美元。再加上美国人因过度食用糖而导致疾病的生产力损失的社会成本，NSSRI政策在成年人口一生中节省的总成本将上升到1608.8亿美元。这些好处可能被低估了，因为计算是保守的。该研究还表明，即使部分行业遵守了这一政策，也可能产生重大的健康和经济收益)”可知，第三段的主旨是这项政策将为美国节省一大笔钱。故选C。
72．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Our findings suggest it’s time to implement a national program with voluntary sugar reduction targets, which can generate major improvements in health, health disparities, and healthcare spending in less than a decade.(我们的研究结果表明，现在是时候实施一项具有自愿减糖目标的国家计划了，这可以在不到十年的时间里对健康、健康差距和医疗支出产生重大改善)”可推知，采用NSSRI政策的好处表现在很多方面。故选D。
73．D 74．D 75．C 76．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了澳大利亚的狭足袋鼩面临灭绝的危险，介绍了相关研究和发现。
73．推理判断题。根据第二段“In 2019 and 2020, devastating fires burned nearly 10 million hectares of southeastern Australia. The flames threatened hundreds of species with extinction, but the Kangaroo Island dunnart — which already numbered less than 500 before the fires — seemed to be one that was beyond expectation in the aftermath.( 2019年和2020年，毁灭性的大火烧毁了澳大利亚东南部的近1000万公顷土地。火焰威胁着数百个物种的灭绝，但袋鼠岛的狭足袋鼩——在火灾发生前数量已经不足500只——在火灾发生后似乎是一个超出预期的物种)”可推知，袋鼠岛的狭足袋鼩几乎没有受到大火的影响。故选D。
74．细节理解题。根据第三段“The scientists who conducted the dunnart study knew all this — but when they studied the remains of wildcats euthanized in 2020, they were still surprised by what they saw: Seven out of 86 wildcats had recently dined on dunnart.(进行狭足袋鼩研究的科学家们知道这一切，但当他们研究2020年被安乐死的野猫遗骸时，他们仍然对所看到的情况感到惊讶：86只野猫中有7只最近吃了狭足袋鼩)”可知，研究人员通过研究死去野猫的遗骸发现狭足袋鼩急剧减少的真正原因。故选D。
75．词句猜测题。根据画线词后文“It’s like putting all your eggs in one basket”可知，狭小的栖息地就像把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里，说明狭小的栖息地狭足袋鼩处于危险中。故画线词意思是“处于危险中”。故选C。
76．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Few marsupials (有袋哺乳动物) have gone from miraculous survival to the edge of extinction as quickly as the Kangaroo Island dunnart (狭足袋鼩).(很少有有袋类动物像袋鼠岛狭足袋鼩一样，从奇迹般的生存到灭绝的边缘)”结合文章主要说明了澳大利亚的狭足袋鼩面临灭绝的危险，介绍了相关研究和发现。可知，A选项“为什么狭足袋鼩可能面临灭绝？”最符合文章标题。故选A。