专题07 阅读理解之应用文10篇——2022-2023学年高二英语下学期期末专题冲刺复习（牛津译林版2020）

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专题07 阅读理解之应用文10篇
（2023秋·江苏宿迁·高二统考期末）As the first country in the Middle East to stage the FIFA World Cup, Qatar is the smallest nation to host the global finals, allowing visitors to visit the country with ease. Here are some of our best bookable experiences.
Doha: Private 4 Hours City Tour
With a driver-guide to take care of everything, and also provide introduction to what you see, you’ll get to know the capital of Qatar on a deeper level. Stop at the National Museum of Qatar, which brings to life the unique story of Qatar and its people.
Half Day Desert Safari
Qatar’s desert is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream and visiting Qatar is not complete without experiencing camel rides. This package gives you the opportunity to take a tour on one of these “Ships of the Desert”, which will give you a unique view of the Qatari Desert.
Road to FIFA with City Attraction Tour
A perfect experience with all the stadiums in Qatar. Stadium 974 is one that was built temporarily to host matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, after which it was deconstructed. Another host stadium, AI Thumama, is dynamic and imaginative, designed to celebrate Arab culture and traditions as much as the event itself.
Night Desert Safari
Experience Qatar’s desert at a time that most visitors miss — and beat the daytime heat — on this private night-time tour. As darkness falls, travel by private jeep into the desert and we will take you to thrill dune bashing at night time and you will enjoy the calm and peace of the desert with a sky full of shining stars.
1．What can we learn about Doha?
A．It features local museums. B．It attracts floods of visitors.
C．It is the capital city of Qatar. D．It highlights diverse cultures.
2．What do the listed stadiums have in common?
A．They are designed to show Arab traditions. B．They witnessed world-class football events.
C．They stand out for dynamism and imagination. D．They were built temporarily for the World Cup.
3．Which tour best suits people who look for coolness and quiet?
A．Doha: Private 4 Hours City Tour B．Half Day Desert Safari
C．Road to FIFA with City Attraction Tour D．Night Desert Safari

（2022春·江苏南通·高二统考期末）This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here are the highlights.
Live Music—Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well in the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.
PLACE: The Jazz Club                    DATES: 15~23 March
PRICE:￥80，￥120                    TIME: 10:00 p.m. till late!
TEL: 6466-8736
Scottish dancing
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and The Weefrees are also excellent.
PLACE: Jack Stein’s                    DATES: every Monday
PRICE: ￥60, including one drink            TIME: 7:00~10:00 p.m.
TEL: 6402-1877
Exhibitions—Shanghai Museum
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs Exhibition. There are lots of mummies(木乃伊) and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!
PLACE: Shanghai Museum                PRICE: ￥30, (￥15 for students)
TEL: 6888-6888                        DATES: daily
TIME: Monday ~ Friday 9:00 a.m. ~5:00 p.m., Weekends 9:00 a.m. ~9:00 p.m.
Dining—Sushi chef in town
Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi “artist” is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.
PLACE: Sushi Scene                    DATES: all month
PRICE: ￥200                        TIME: lunchtime
TEL: 6690-3211
For a full list of events, please see our website.
4．Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, which one can you choose?
A．Live Music—Late Night Jazz B．Scottish dancing
C．Exhibitions—Shanghai Museum D．Dining-Sushi chef in town
5．Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?
A．The Scottish dancing will never make you drop.
B．The American Jazz performance won’t last long.
C．Kamura has made Sushi more popular in Shanghai.
D．The exhibits from Egypt add interest to Shanghai Museum.
6．According to the text what is Yuki Kamura?
A．A cook B．A waitress C．An inventor D．An artist

（2022春·江苏南通·高二统考期末）Conservation Volunteers for Endangered Animals
Overview
The program in Australia is meant for all those animal lovers who want to volunteer abroad for a meaningful cause and contribute effectively toward the well-being of the native animals. Being a volunteer, you’ll get to work at a rescue center or a shelter, which has lots of animals in care at any given time.
Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 18 years old or older, with an open mind and a flexible attitude to working in a new and different environment. The program is open to all and you do not need any necessary qualifications (资历)to join it. Participants should be prepared to work outdoors and should be fit and healthy. Volunteers must note that this is a hands-off project and you are not allowed to touch animals unless given specific permission.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
As a volunteer for this program, every day your activities may consist of:
*preparing food for the animals
*cleaning the animal enclosures(围场)
*keeping the project grounds clean and tidy
During Your Free Time Volunteers can choose to spend time in Gladstone or start to do some of the interesting things in the surrounding areas. The Great Barrier Reef is a good choice for volunteers to do a dive course or live aboard. Only minutes from the project location is Gladstone’s famous natural landmark Mount Larcom. It is commonly referred to as the “lion mountain“, because it looks like a lion and a lioness that are facing each other. At the heart of the city is Goondoon Street, where volunteers can explore the Library Square, the site of the city’s monthly produce and arts and crafts market.
7．What is a must for the volunteer of the program?
A．Environmental awareness.
B．Hands-on training.
C．A healthy body.
D．Related experience.
8．What is a daily task for participants?
A．Cleaning up the project grounds.
B．Building animal enclosures.
C．Providing shelters for animals.
D．Raising money for endangered animals.
9．Why is Mount Larcom called the “lion mountain”?
A．It shows respect for lions.
B．It looks like a pair of lions.
C．It stores plenty of food for lions.
D．It protects endangered lion species.

（2022春·江苏淮安·高二统考期末）Paisley Art Gallery and Museum being repaired, Paisley Art Institute will be using alternative venues of the Glasgow Art Club for the Annual Exhibition. The exhibition will run from 28 October, 2022 to 3 December, 2022. Further details on hand-in are below.
WALL-BASED WORK
Due to space restrictions, applications for wall-based entry are for members only.
Work should be suitably presented for the exhibition, no clip or metal frames (边框). All works framed or unframed should be strong enough to hang.
Only small works under 16 x16 inches (total size framed or unframed) must be tied but please cover rings to avoid damaging other works.
3D WORK
The Glasgow Art Club is restricted from displaying free-standing sculpture as the venue is also used for dinners and entertainment.
Sculptural work should be of a scale that will not create a health and safety issue when displayed on a plinth (底座).
We do have a few plinths but if sculptors can supply their own plinth, this would be to their advantage.
HAND IN
Work can only be handed in on the following dates.
Hand-In Dates 2022
Sculpture Delivery Time
Wall-Based Work Delivery Time
Thurs 20 October
11:30 am-6:00 pm
6:15 pm-8:30 pm
Fri 21 October
11:30 am-5:30 pm
11:30 am-5:30 pm
Sat 22 October
11:30 am-5:30 pm
11:30 am-5:30 pm
Note: Thurs hand-in is specially set aside for sculpture up to 6 pm. All other times may be busier.

10．What can we learn about the works for the exhibition?
A．A display of free-standing sculpture is to be on in the venue.
B．All wall-based works of non-members will not be included.
C．It is good for entrants to have a self-provided plinth for a sculpture.
D．A clip-framed work under 16 x16 inches is suitable for the exhibition.
11．What is the best period of time for sculpture delivery?
A．11:30 am-6:00 pm, Thurs 20 October.
B．11:30 am-5:30 pm, Fri 21 October.
C．6:15 pm-8:30 pm, Thurs 20 October.
D．11:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 22 October.
12．What does the passage serve as?
A．An invitation.
B．An application.
C．An advertisement.
D．An announcement.

（2022春·江苏苏州·高二常熟中学校考期末）There are many podcasts(播客)that teach English and you can listen to them anytime. Here is a list of some of the best podcasts that you must see.
Learn English Podcast
This podcast has three levels. The first is for beginners, the second is for intermediates(中级学生)and the third is for upper intermediates. If a person wants to learn Business English, then episodes are also made for him. Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets(活页练习题)and vocabulary tasks are also included.
Speaking Broadly
This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has non-native English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.
The English We Speak
This podcast airs one episode daily and every episode is only three to four minutes, which talks about phrases and idioms. There are two people in each episode who communicate with each other. Whatever level you are, you will find it rewarding.
Elementary Podcast
This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners. The length of a podcast is around 25 minutes but you can pause it anytime and continue whenever you want. The hosts of each episode are different.
13．Which podcast provides exercises going with it?
A．Speaking Broadly. B．Elementary Podcast.
C．The English We Speak. D．Learn English Podcast.
14．What do we know about Speaking Broadly?
A．It records just expert speakers. B．It targets beginners.
C．It presents some typical mistakes. D．It provides feedback from listeners.
15．What do The English We Speak and Elementary Podcast have in common?
A．They are both interactive. B．They cater for beginners.
C．They have the same length. D．They share the same contents.

（2022春·江苏苏州·高二苏州中学校考期末）Founded in 1934, the Academy of American Poets supports American poets and improves the appreciation of contemporary poetry by producing a wide range of programs.
National Poetry Month
Started in 1996, National Poetry Month is now held every April to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. The signature education project, Dear Poet, helps teachers and students engage with the art of poetry.
Poem-a-Day
Poem-a-Day is the daily digital poetry series featuring previously unpublished poems by today’s talented poets each year. On weekdays, poems are accompanied by commentary by the poets. The series highlights classic poems on weekends. Launched in 2006, Poem-a-Day is now distributed via email and social media to 350, 000+ readers free of charge.
National Poem in Your Pocket Day
In 2002, the Office of the Mayor, in partnership with the New York City Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education, initiated Poem in Your Pocket Day, a time for New York City residents to select a poem, carry it with them, and share it with others throughout the day. In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative national, encouraging individuals around the country to join in and channel their inner poet.
Poetry & the Creative Mind
Poetry & the Creative Mind program features legendary actors, artists, and public figures sharing their favorite poems. This year, the 19th annual Poetry & the Creative Mind will be presented online, making it accessible to poetry lovers everywhere.
16．What do Poem-a-Day and Poetry & the Creative Mind have in common?
A．They feature poets’ commentary. B．They recommend poems daily.
C．They are available online. D．They highlight participation of actors.
17．What made Poem in Your Pocket Day a nationwide project?
A．Dear Poet. B．The Academy of American Poets.
C．The Office of the Mayor. D．The Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education,
18．Which program started earliest?
A．National Poetry Month, B．Poem-a-Day.
C．National Poem in Your Pocket Day. D．Poetry & the Creative Mind.

（2022春·江苏镇江·高二江苏省镇江第一中学校联考期末）Here are four French art exhibitions which look at the poetry of Pablo Picasso, old photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson, the history of technology and the fashion design by Coco Chanel.
Musee National Picasso-1 Paris
On view at the famous Musee National Picasso-Paris, an exhibition called Picasso Poet looks at the poems that Pablo Picasso wrote in his lifetime. It’s more than just framed pieces of paper but a look into his handwritten plays, typewritten artist books, hand-painted poems, drawings and paintings.
Until June 2021.
Price: $10
Metiers Art Museum
It’s one of the most overlooked museums in Paris, and it’s well worth a day trip rather than just waiting in line at the Louvre. Their collection of railway engineering machines, retro (复古风格的) televisions, cameras and typewriters walks us through the history of technology over the past 200 years.
Until May 2021.
Price: $14
Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation
This quiet little museum features (以……为特色) more than just photos by the French master photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. There is also a solo show which features the photos of Chilean photographer Sergio Larrain on show at the present time. Henri’s photos featuring London taken in the winter of 1958 to 1959 include street scenes with fog and rain as well as the local people’s daily lives.
Until July 2021.
Price: Free
Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera is the most famous fashion museum in Paris, and it’s been closed for the past 2 years for repair. Now, it’s reopened with a public exhibition honoring French designer, Coco Chanel. It traces the career of one woman who broke the glass ceiling in fashion design and features over 350 dresses and jewels. It continues in the newly decorated basement galleries, which aren’t to be missed.
Until August 2021.
Price: $20
19．What does the article tell us about Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation?
A．This museum is large and modern.
B．There is a show featuring the photos of Sergio Larrain.
C．Photos of the show were taken in the autumn of 1959.
D．Photos on view are about the daily lives of people around the world.
20．Where should visitors go if they want to explore the history of technology?
A．Musee National Picasso-Paris.
B．Henry Cartier Bresson Foug dlation.
C．Metiers Art Museum.
D．Palais Galliera.
21．What can visitors do at Palais Galliera?
A．Enjoy Picasso’s poems.
B．Visit a photography exhibition about Paris.
C．View the last century’s changing fashion trends.
D．Appreciate Coco Chanel’s design.

（2022春·江苏·高二江苏省天一中学校联考期末）The best books for kids
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Hilo doesn’t know where he’s from, why he fell out of the sky, what he’s doing on Earth — or why he can’t go to school in only his underwear. This series by Judd Winick is as funny as it is exciting, and tells the action-packed adventures of the boy robot who cares deeply about his human friends. Ages 5 — 12.
Who Was? and What Was? series
Think of each volume in this series as a history lesson for a child. The books cover everything from the Constitution to the Colosseum, and Paul Revere to Pelé. The already detailed series continues to add titles — your little one can read up on just about any person, place or historical event. Ages 8 and up.
Encyclopedia Brown series
A children’s version of Sherlock Holmes, this series by Donald J. Sobol satisfies curious readers through the stories of a young detective, Leroy Brown. Nicknamed “Encyclopedia” for his vast range of knowledge, he welcomes neighborhood kids to present their cases in his garage before setting out to solve the mystery. Ages 8 — 12.
Holes
One of the rare books to win both a Newbery Medal and a National Book Award, the story by Louis Sachar follows Stanley Yelnats as he fights with the curse (诅咒) that has followed his family for generations. The book with a mystery at its core is by turns funny, heartbreaking and deeply thoughtful. Ages 8 — 12.
22．What kind of book is the one suitable for 6-year-olds?
A．Detective fiction. B．A folk tale. C．Science fiction. D．A horror story.
23．Which of the following should kids read if they want to learn some history?
A．Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth. B．Who Was? and What Was? series.
C．Encyclopedia Brown series. D．Holes.
24．Whose book won two prizes?
A．Judd Winick’s. B．Donald J. Sobol’s. C．Leroy Brown’s. D．Louis Sachar’s.

（2022春·江苏连云港·高二统考期末）As much of the world is slowly reopening following the pandemic, it’s time to take those long-postponed travel plans off the shelf and make them a reality. This year, Lonely Planet highlighted its top 10 cities, regions and countries — see part of lists below.
Belize
Want to explore Mayan ruins, swim in electric-blue waters and view rich wildlife? Belize has all of this and more, accessible via direct flights from multiple North American cities. If you’re waiting for Australia to open up its borders, try Belize instead. US travelers won’t need to worry about jet lag (时差). Meanwhile, the language-cautious will appreciate that Belize’s national language is English.
Egypt
Egypt is home to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the world. Despite their more than 4, 500 years of history, we are still learning more about these architectural marvels every year. The 207-foot-tall Pyramid of Dozer, the oldest of the group, was reopened to the public just last year.
Oman
In Musandam, Oman, bordering the Strait of Hormuz, mountains reach heights of 2, 000 meters to create an amazing backdrop for narrow stretches of Water. Within the same trip, you can also experience “the Empty Quarter,” a wide area of desert where Oman meets Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Anguilla
Anguilla is an overseas British territory (领土) and the attractive Caribbean Island deserves a closer look. CNN contributor Hannah Seligson once spoke highly of the island’s “greenish sea, 33 public beaches, 26℃, amazing hotels and food”.
25．What can US travelers do in Belize?
A．Adjust to time difference. B．Enjoy beautiful desert scenery.
C．Fly straight to Australian borders. D．Communicate with local people freely.
26．Where should travelers go to see the charm of architecture?
A．Belize. B．Egypt. C．Anguilla. D．Oman.
27．What is the unique feature of Anguilla?
A．Convenient transport. B．Water-related activities.
C．Ancient civilizations. D．High-quality accommodation.

（2022春·江苏宿迁·高二统考期末）The Bay Area Science Festival is back! Going into its 11th year, the festival is offering a great mix of both in-person and virtual events for the curious of all ages. It previously was held in the fall, but due to regional wildfires, the festival has been moved to the spring this year and will begin on Thursday, April 21 — in time to celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 22 — and run through April 30. Here are a few recommendations related to environmental science.
Changing Shorelines
April 25, 2022, 6 p.m. — 7 p.m.
This in-person tour and walk through the history of south San Francisco’s shoreline will be an exploration of how both climate change and sea-level rise have affected the shifts in our shorelines—and you'll learn about ways to protect them.
Wildfire from Space
April 26, 2022, 7 p.m. — 8 p.m.
Our very own KQED event, hosted by Robert Simmons from Planet Labs, offers virtual and in-person opportunities to learn about wildfires through satellite imagery. See wildfires from space and learn how the latest satellite technology helps agencies and communities manage emergency response during burns.
Virtual Tour of Recology
April 27, 2022, 1 p.m. — 2 p.m.
What happens to the items you place in your roadside bins? This virtual event will help you learn about the history of Recology, what it takes to recycle all that stuff, and what you can do to create change that has impact.
Greywater and Wetlands
April 30, 2022, 2 p.m. — 4 p.m.
This in-person tour of the EcoCenter will explore environmental justice themes through the history of the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. You’ll learn how a shipping terminal became a restored wetland habitat. Plus, you'll have a chance to transplant the native salt grass that helps restore wetlands and provides habitat for migrating birds.
28．Which of the following is a suitable time for people to attend the Science Festival?
A．On April 20. B．On May 21.
C．On April 22. D．On May 30.
29．If you are interested in the recycling of household waste, which event is the best choice?
A．Wildfire from Space. B．Virtual Tour of Recology.
C．Changing Shorelines. D．Greywater and Wetlands.
30．What do the four events at the festival have in common?
A．They are held in the fall this year. B．They are designed for all teenagers.
C．They are both online and offline activities. D．Environmental science is a common theme.


1．C    2．B    3．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个卡塔尔的旅游体验。
1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“With a driver-guide to take care of everything, and also provide introduction to what you see, you’ll get to know the capital of Qatar on a deeper level.(有一个司机指南来照顾一切，也为你所看到的提供介绍，你会更深层次地了解卡塔尔的首都)”可知，多哈是卡塔尔的首都。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Stadium 974 is one that was built temporarily to host matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, after which it was deconstructed. Another host stadium, AI Thumama, is dynamic and imaginative, designed to celebrate Arab culture and traditions as much as the event itself.(974体育场是为了在2022年世界杯期间举办比赛而临时建造的，之后被拆除。另一个主办体育场AI Thumama充满活力和想象力，旨在庆祝阿拉伯文化和传统，就像庆祝赛事本身一样)”可知，列出的体育场的共同之处是都见证了世界级的赛事。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Experience Qatar’s desert at a time that most visitors miss — and beat the daytime heat — on this private night-time tour. As darkness falls, travel by private jeep into the desert and we will take you to thrill dune bashing at night time and you will enjoy the calm and peace of the desert with a sky full of shining stars.( 在大多数游客错过的时间体验卡塔尔的沙漠，在这趟私人夜间之旅中战胜白天的炎热。当夜幕降临，乘坐私人吉普车进入沙漠，我们将带您在夜晚进行惊险的沙丘撞击，您将享受满天闪耀的星星所带来的沙漠的宁静与安宁)”可知，Night Desert Safari最适合追求凉爽和安静的人。故选D。
4．B    5．D    6．A

【导语】这是一篇应用文。本篇主要介绍了三月份上海将展开的各项活动与展览。
4．细节理解题。根据Scottish dancing部分中的活动时间7：00-10：00 pm，和日期every Monday可知，该活动每周一早上7点到晚上10点举行。由此可知，如果你打算在周一晚上参加活动，应选择Scottish dancing。故选B。
5．细节理解题。根据Exhibitions—Shanghai Museum部分的“It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs Exhibition.(参观这里总是很有趣，但此刻的埃及墓葬展更让人感兴趣)”可知，看出埃及的展览给上海博物馆增添了更多的趣味，故选D。
6．细节理解题。根据Dining—Sushi chef in town部分的“She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan(她也是日本为数不多的女厨师之一)”可知，Yuki Kamura是一个厨师，故选A。
7．C    8．A    9．B

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一则动物保护志愿者招募启事。
7．细节理解题。根据 Program Requirements部分中的“Participants should be prepared to work outdoors and should be fit and healthy.(参与者应做好户外工作的准备，身体健康)”可知，这个项目的参与者应身体健康。故选C。
8．细节理解题。根据Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities部分中的“As a volunteer for this program, your daily activities may consist of: *keeping the project grounds clean and tidy(作为该计划的志愿者，你的日常活动可能包括：*保持工程场地清洁、整洁)”可知，志愿者们每天需要清理工程场地。故选A。
9．细节理解题。根据During Your Free Time部分中的“It is commonly referred to as the “lion mountain” because it looks like a lion and a lioness which are facing each other.(它通常被称为“狮山”，因为它看起来像一头狮子和一头母狮，彼此面对)”可知，人们常把拉科姆山称为“狮山”，因为它看起来像一对狮子。故选B。
10．C    11．A    12．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。佩斯利美术馆和博物馆正在修复中，佩斯利艺术学院将使用格拉斯哥艺术俱乐部的替代场地举办年度展览。本文主要介绍了该展览的详细信息。
10．细节理解题。根据3D WORK部分“We do have a few plinths but if sculptors can supply their own plinth, this would be to their advantage. (我们确实有一些底座，但如果雕塑家可以提供自己的底座，这将对他们有利)”可知，参赛者最好有一个自己提供的雕塑底座。故选C。
11．细节理解题。根据表格部分第二栏信息以及“Note: Thurs hand-in is specially set aside for sculpture up to 6 pm. All other times may be busier. (注：周四的交稿是专门为雕塑预留的，直到下午 6 点。所有其他时间可能会更忙)”可知，雕塑交付的最佳时间是10月20日星期四上午11:30至下午6:00。故选A。
12．推理判断题。根据第一自然段“The exhibition will run from 28 October, 2022 to 3 December, 2022. Further details on hand-in are below. (展览将于2022年10月28日至2022年12月3日举行。有关上交的更多详细信息如下)”可知，本文主要是向作品提交者介绍展览的详细信息。由此推知，本文是一则公告。故选D。
13．D    14．C    15．B

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个帮助英语学习的英语播客。
13．细节理解题。根据 Learn English Podcast中的“Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets and vocabulary tasks are also included.(每个播客都很短，但信息量很大。还包括活页练习题和词汇任务。)”可知，Learn English Podcast提供了活页练习题和词汇练习。故选D项。
14．细节理解题。根据Speaking Broadly中的“You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.(你会看到英语学习者犯的一些常见错误，你可以通过从这些错误中学习来提高你的英语水平。)”可知，该播客提供了英语学习者会常犯的错误。故选C项。
15．细节理解题。根据 The English We Speak 中的“Whatever level you are, you will find it rewarding.(无论你是什么水平，你都会发现它是有益的。)”和Elementary Podcast中的“This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners.(该播客主要面向初学者和中级学习者。)”可知，二者都适合初学者。故选B项
16．C    17．B    18．A

【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了美国诗人学会的一些节目，诗人学会通过这些节目来支持美国诗人并提高当代诗歌的鉴赏力。
16．细节理解题。根据Poem-a-Day部分中“Launched in 2006, Poem-a-Day is now distributed via email and social media to 350, 000+ readers free of charge.(2006年推出的“每日诗歌”现在通过电子邮件和社交媒体向35万多名读者免费分发)”以及Poetry & the Creative Mind部分中“This year, the 19th annual Poetry & the Creative Mind will be presented online, making it accessible to poetry lovers everywhere.(今年，第19届“诗歌与创意思维”将在网上举行，让各地的诗歌爱好者都能参与其中)”可知，Poem-a-Day和 Poetry & the Creative Mind的共同点是都可以在网上获取。故选C。
17．细节理解题。根据第三部分中“In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative national, encouraging individuals around the country to join in and channel their inner poet.( 2008年，美国诗人学会在全国范围内采取了主动，鼓励全国的个人加入进来，引导他们内心的诗人)”可知，美国诗人学会让“口袋里的诗”成为了一个全国性的项目，故选B。
18．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，National Poetry Month始于1996；Poem-a-Day始于2006；National Poem in Your Pocket Day始于2002；Poetry & the Creative Mind在今年是第19届，所以它始于2003，因此最早的是National Poetry Month，故选A。
19．B    20．C    21．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个展览。它们能够让你了解Pablo Picasso的诗集、Henri Cartier-Bresson的旧照片、科技的历史以及Coco Chanel的时尚设计。
19．细节理解题。根据Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation部分的“There is also a solo show which features the photos of Chilean photographer Sergio Larrain on show at the present time.(还有一个个人展，展出了智利摄影师Sergio Larrain目前正在展出的照片)”可知，在Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation有一个关于摄影师Sergio Larrain所拍摄的照片的展出。故选B项。
20．细节理解题。根据Metiers Art Museum部分的“Their collection of railway engineering machines, retro (复古风格的) televisions, cameras and typewriters walks us through the history of technology over the past 200 years. (他们收藏的铁路工程机器、复古风格的电视、照相机和打字机带领我们穿越了过去200年的科技史)”可知，如果游客想要探索科技的历史，他们应该去Metiers Art Museum。故选C项。
21．细节理解题。根据Palais Galliera部分“Now, it’s reopened with a public exhibition honoring French designer, Coco Chanel. It traces the career of one woman who broke the glass ceiling in fashion design and features over 350 dresses and jewels.(现在，它重新开放，举办了一场纪念法国设计师Coco Chanel的公开展览。它追溯了一位打破时装设计玻璃天花板的女性的职业生涯，展示了350多件礼服和珠宝)”可知，在Palais Galliera游客们可以欣赏到Coco Chanel设计的作品。故选D项。
22．C    23．B    24．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了最适合孩子们的四本书。
22．推理判断题。根据题干中的“for 6-year-olds”可将答案定位至第一段中的第一本书。同时根据第一段中“This series by Judd Winick is as funny as it is exciting, and tells the action-packed adventures of the boy robot who cares deeply about his human friends. Ages 5-12.”（贾德·威尼克的这个系列既有趣又刺激，讲述了机器人男孩的惊险冒险，他深深关心着他的人类朋友。5-12岁。）可知，该书是一本关于机器人的故事书，即科幻类小说。故六岁的孩子适合的是科幻类小说。故选C。
23．细节理解题。根据题干中的“if they want to learn some history.”（如果他们想学点历史的话。）可将答案定位至第二段。根据Who Was? and What Was? series第二段中“Think of each volume in this series as a history lesson for a child.”（把这个系列的每一卷都当作给孩子上的历史课。）可知，如果孩子们想学习历史，他们可阅读Who Was? and What Was? series。故选B。
24．细节理解题。根据题干中的“won two prizes”（赢得两次大奖）可将答案定位至最后一段。最后一段中“One of the rare books to win both a Newbery Medal and a National Book Award, the story by Louis Sachar follows Stanley Yelnats as he fights with the curse (诅咒) that has followed his family for generations.”（作为罕见的同时获得纽伯里奖和美国国家图书奖的书籍之一，路易斯·萨卡的故事讲述了斯坦利·叶利纳茨与跟随他的家族几代人的诅咒抗争的故事。）可知，由Louis Sachar所著的Holes赢得两次大奖。故选D。
25．D    26．B    27．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了《孤独星球》重点突出的部分城市，地区和国家。
25．细节理解题。根据Belize部分中的“US travelers won’t need to worry about jet lag (时差). Meanwhile, the language-cautious will appreciate that Belize’s national language is English.(美国游客不用担心时差了。同时，说谨慎的语言美国人将知道Belize的民族语言是英语)”可知，Belize的民族语言是英语，所以美国人可以和当地人很自由地交流。故选D。
26．细节理解题。根据Egypt部分中的“Despite their more than 4, 500 years of history, we are still learning more about these architectural marvels every year. (尽管它们已有4500多年的历史，每年我们仍然可以对这些建筑奇迹有更多的了解)”可知，游客可以去埃及欣赏建筑的魅力。故选B。
27．细节理解题。根据Anguilla部分中的“CNN contributor Hannah Seligson once spoke highly of the island’s “greenish sea, 33 public beaches, 26℃, amazing hotels and food”.(CNN的撰稿人 Hannah Seligson曾经高度评价这个岛屿“绿色的海洋，33个公共海滩，26摄氏度，令人惊叹的酒店和食物”)”可知，Anguilla的独特特征是它有高质量的住宿条件。故选D。
28．C    29．B    30．D

【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍湾区科学节上的几个与环境科学有关的活动推荐。
28．细节理解题。根据第一段“It previously was held in the fall, but due to regional wildfires, the festival has been moved to the spring this year and will begin on Thursday, April 21—in time to celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 22—and run through April 30.”(之前的庆祝活动是在秋天举行的，但由于当地的森林大火，今年的庆祝活动被推迟到了春季，并将于4月21日(星期四)开始，以及庆祝4月22日(星期五)的地球日，一直持续到4月30日。)可知，科学节从4月21日开始，一直持续到4月30日。所以4月22日适合人们参加科学节。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据Virtual Tour of Recology部分“What happens to the items you place in your roadside bins? This virtual event will help you learn about the history of Recology, what it takes to recycle all that stuff, and what you can do to create change that has impact.”(你放在路边垃圾桶里的东西怎么办？这个虚拟活动将帮助你了解再生学的历史，回收所有这些东西需要什么，以及你可以做什么来创造有影响力的改变。)可知，对循环再造家居废物有兴趣的人，可以参加这个活动。故选B。
30．细节理解题。根据第一段“Here are a few recommendations related to environmental science.”(这里有一些与环境科学有关的推荐。)可知，这4个活动的共同特点是他们的主题都是环境科学。故选D。