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2021年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（天津卷）系统考查学生英语学科的学科素养，出题题型以及试卷整体难度与往年基本保持一致。基础语言语法知识的考查都处于新高考大纲范围之内，题型稳定的同时，更深入考查学生用英语分析问题和解决问题的能力。培养学生既要具备中国人自己的文化信仰和文化自信，又兼具国际性开放包容的视野，同时展现更多的人文关怀，体现了高考在顶层设计上展现立德树人的根本性的素质教育目标。
年份

体裁
词数
话题
考点分布
2020.05
A
应用文
357
Bolton大学介绍了学生证的办理及其作用

细节题 3个
推理题 2个

2020.07
A
应用文
374
现代化的公共图书馆
细节题 4个
推理题 1个
2021.03
A
应用文
274
四则招工广告

细节题 4个

2021.06
A
应用文
364
主要针对新生真正开学前一周的活动给出一些建议，帮助新生轻松开始大学生活。
细节题 2个
推理题 2个
调研2019至2021年新高考天津卷真题可以看出，应用文是高考阅读理解命题的重要体裁之一。现简要介绍应用文的特点、功能和类型。显性直观特点：文中有黑体字，特殊标记符号，有概括性标题。隐含文体功能：文章都有较为明显的实用目的与实用功效，突出应用性和实用性。
应用文是日常生活或工作中经常用的文体，包括书信、计划、报告、合同、总结、说明书、申请书、证明书、便条、条据（借条、领条、收条）、通知、启事等多种类型。根据不同学者观点，一般可分为四大类：记写事实类、阐述观点类、解说知识类、经办事务类。该文体是对人们极端关注的重要人、事的生动记写，或是对现实生活中某些热点问题的独到阐发，或是对科普知识的形象解说，解决一定的现实问题或提供某种实用信息而写。

高考应用文阅读难度不大，要求考生在短时间内查找特定信息为主的考查方式。因此，阅读此类文章时，既要整体把握语篇结构，又要注意细节信息。考生务必牢记应用文出题思路和解题策略，才能达到事半功倍的效果。
1. 关键信息获取
天津高考英语时间紧，题量大，应用文阅读不要花过多时间，以免打乱后续的做题。因此，短时间内获取文章关键位置关键信息，则显得尤为重要。具体来数，关键信息包括：文章标题、文章首段、末段，以及每段的段首句、段末句。阅读目的要明确，理解文章大概，不需要细读，粗略领会文本大概意思。
2. 把握出题规律
应用文试题的问题设置，通常与文章内容的发展保持一致。第一个问题一般对应第一、二段，而最后一个问题则通常对应最后一段。
3. 快速锁定答案
首先仔细审读问题，充分理解问题的考查方向，然后根据题干关键词到文中定位关键信息，重点阅读含有关键信息的句子，一般属于长难句的理解，需要果断进行取舍，不认识的生僻词可以不翻译，根据上下文语境一般都可以准确得出结论。
总之，应用文类型的阅读文章关键是：根据问题中的关键语词，定位到原文中含有关键信息的句子。
因此，考生要认真研读阅读理解中应用文的特征和命题特点，并掌握一定的解题方法。本文拟结合近年高考英语天津卷阅读理解中所涉及的应用文文体，帮助考生提高阅读理解的解题速度和解题能力。

Passage 1（2021•天津6月卷•第36—40题）
When starting college, most students enjoy a week’s stay on campus before classes actually begin. What should you do with that time? Below are several tips to ease（使熟悉） yourself into college life.
Participating in Campus Welcome Activities
Most universities host welcome events before the academic year officially begins, including freshmen orientations (迎新会), campus picnics, and entertainments like concerts.
Participating in such events is a great way to learn about school facilities and understand campus culture: What do students do for fun? What are their favorite classes? What is the history of your university? It can help you observe campus life outside the classroom.
Exploring Campus
Getting to know where essential campus resources are—such as the student advising center, psychological services, and the tutoring center—will make your first few weeks on campus a lot easier, because you won’t have to look for them while still getting used to your classes.
Take some time to check out the buildings where your classes will be held. This will prevent you from getting lost in the first few days of classes, and familiarize you with how long it takes to get from place to place. If you’re worried about taking classes one after another in different buildings, a quick test run won't hurt. That way, you will avoid potential time delays in getting to your classes.
Starting a Routine
Before getting too excited about all of the fun things you will be able to do during the week, remember that you do have a pretty big schedule change coming up. Starting classes means being in different places at different times, so it’s a great idea to start getting used to that routine right this week.
What helps you most is to schedule your sleep. Following the planned time will ensure you have enough sleep to get to those early classes and stay wide awake.
If you have other daily routines, such as exercising or talking on the phone with family, work those into your day-to-day life before classes start so that you get a better idea of how they fit in with your schedule.
36. By participating in campus welcome activities, freshmen can ________ .
A. learn about campus culture
B. get their course schedule
C. have a physical examination
D. take an entrance test
37. Why are freshmen advised to have a quick test run between buildings ?
A. To see how many facilities they can use.
B. To avoid being late for future classes.
C. To help those getting lost on campus.
D. To practice running on their way to class.
38. When is it best for freshmen to start getting used to the new routine?
A. On the first day of their classes.
B. Before the orientation week.
C. After their first-day classes.
D. During the orientation week.
39. What does the author suggest freshmen do to stay focused in class?
A. Take physical exercise before class.
B. Leave their phones powered off.
C. Take early classes every day.
D. Keep to the sleep schedule.
40. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A. To offer some tips on making an easier start at college.
B. To remind freshmen about the first day of school.
C. To help freshmen organize campus activities.
D. To share his college experience with the reader.
Passage 2（2021•天津3月卷•第36—39题）
Job for You!
Family Alliance Meal Delivery
Family Alliance is looking for people who can deliver hot Chinese meals one to two times a week for people with disabilities in north suburban Fairfield County.
All applicants must have a driver’s license and access to a car. Gas will be covered for each delivery.
Working hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays
For more information, contact Charles Chen
at cchen@famd. com Or call
740-6668988
Lancaster Design
We provide full furnishings, like donated kitchen equipment and furniture items, for the new homes of people who were once homeless.
We need people who can work at our warehouse（仓库）sorting and packing items to be delivered to families, repair donated furniture and more. Candidates will be matched with a task based on skill set.
Interested? Submit your application to
www. lancasterdesign. org Or call
740-6119735
Lancaster Weekly
Would you like the opportunity to earn extra cash close to home? If so we have a vacancy in our team which would suit you.
Both adults and youngsters aged 13+ are required to deliver our newspaper. You may I have to cover some distance. Bicycles are available if needed.
Working hours: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays
For more information, click here Or call 740-6538360
Parkview Nursing Home
Caregivers are wanted. We seek people who are patient and caring, and who have experience and interest in working with older adults.
As part of the package, initial and follow-up training sessions are provided and accommodation is available if required.
For more details, visit us at Unit 3 Park View Lane Or contact Ellen White at
740-6968399
36. Which job requires a driver’s license?
A. Delivering meals.
B. Delivering newspapers.
C. Working at the warehouse.
D. Working at the nursing home.
37. Which of the following is TRUE about the Lancaster Design job?
A. Applicants are expected to design furniture.
B. Work is arranged according to one's skill set.
C. It involves collecting furniture from homes.
D. It favors applicants who are homeless.
38. A middle-school student is most likely to be hired by.
A. Family Alliance Meal Delivery
B. Lancaster Design
C. Lancaster Weekly
D. Parkview Nursing Home
39. Which number should you call if you want to work with the elderly?
A. 740-6668988. B. 740-6119735. C. 740-6538360. D. 740-6968399.
Passage 3（2020•天津7月卷•第36—40题）
How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book. While libraries still loan out (出借) books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.
Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats(载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce (商会) and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.
36. Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by______.
A. sharing their books on the Internet
B. giving access to online reading at a library branch
C. sending a needed book to a library branch nearby
D. making the checkout procedures diverse
37. According to Paragraph 3, what items may be checked out from a public library?
A. A magazine and an e-book.
B. A game and an oil painting.
C. A music CD and a kid’s toy.
D. A DVD and a video player
38. As is described in Paragraph 4, taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Time allows ______.
A. the kid to learn a new language
B. the parent to enjoy quiet reading
C. the kid to overcome reading difficulties
D. the parent to meet their program sponsor
39. Your local library can help you start a business by ______.
A. providing relevant information and supporting services
B. offering professional advice on business management
C. supplying useful information of your potential buyers
D. arranging meetings with government officials
40. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To point out the importance of public libraries.
B. To encourage people to work in public libraries.
C. To introduce the improved services of public libraries.
D. To call for the modernization of public library systems.
Passage 4（2020•天津5月卷•第36—39题）
Your student ID card identifies you as a student at the University of Bolton. It will provide you with access to University facilities such as University Libraries, Sports Centre, and Computing Services. Please carry your card with you at all times. Do not lose your card or lend it to others. Your card is valid during the whole time of your studies. It remains the property（财产）of the University of Bolton at all times.
New students—photographs
You will be requested to upload a passport sized photograph as part of the online registration process. This should be a jpg file with a size of no more than 1 MB. Your photograph should be a portrait image in proportion（比例）to a 6"×4" portrait photograph. It should be taken in colour and must not have been beautified with image filters（滤光镜）.
Your student ID card will be provided to you by your department during Welcome Week. Please be aware that you will not receive this smart card during Welcome Week if you do not upload your image online by 4 September 2020.
Replacement cards
If your student ID card no longer works or has been damaged, or if you have changed your personal or programme details, you should call into the Student Administration Centre （SAC） to request a new one. Please ensure that you bring your existing card with you. Your replacement card will be produced free of charge.
If your card has been reported to the Police as stolen, please also call into the SAC to request a replacement, bringing with you a copy of your Police Crime Report paperwork. Your card will be produced free of charge.
If your card has been lost, a fee of ￡5 is charged for the production of a replacement card. You are requested to use our online payment service.
Note: Replacement cards will be available for you to collect seven working days after making the request. As a security measure, you are requested to collect your card in person at the SAC.
36. Which of the following is a function of the student ID card?
A. To remind students to protect public property.
B. To enable students to use resources in the library.
C. To help students demonstrate their computer skills.
D. To provide information about campus facilities.
37. To meet the requirements of the photograph on the student ID card, a new student should upload__________.
A. an image saved as a PDF file.
B. a colour picture of their passport.
C. a photo beautified by a photographer.
D. a portrait photograph of proper proportion.
38. In which case does a student have to pay for the replacement of the student ID card?
A. The theft of the card has been officially proved.
B. The card holder has changed his or her major.
C. The card dropped off into a lake by accident.
D. The card fails to work properly.
39. To collect your replacement card, you should___________.
A. fetch it at the SAC personally
B. go through a security check first
C. call the police station in advance
D. wait for seven days before getting it.

Passage 1（天津市河西区2021届高三下学期二模）
The National Association of Teachers of Singing(NATS) celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions and programs. They are designed to showcase the talented singers and performers who are soon to be rising stars in the profession.
National Student Auditions
Students of NATS members will begin by performing during their regional auditions. Five singers from each regional category will advance lo a national online screening round, where entrants will submit a video of their performances for judgment by a group of national judges.
Entry Fee: $75 per category
Prizes: S35,000 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in total.
Deadline for Applications: April 13, 2021(applications by emailed invitation only; following regional auditions)
NATS Artist Awards(NATSAA)
Preliminary competitions are held at the regional level, with one winner picked out of each of the 14 NATS regions. The 14 semifinalists then gather at the site or the NATS Winter Workshop for the final two rounds of the competition.
Entry Fee: $75
Prizes: The winner is awarded $13,000; the 2nd place, $6,000.
Deadline for Applications: September 5,2021
Art Song Composition Award
The competition is open to any composer whose submined work meets the requirements. The winning composer will receive a cash award and a performance of the winning composition at the next scheduled NATS National Conference.
Entry Fee: $30
Prizes: The winner is awarded $5,000; the 2nd place, $2,500.
Deadline for Applications: December 1, 2021
National Music Theater Competition
The competition is seeking the best rising music theater soloists, those who just need one break to move their careers forward. Applicants must be between ages 20-28. Preliminary rounds of the competition are scheduled to take place in fall 2021 and about 24 singers advance to the semifinal and final rounds.
Entry Fee: $90.
Prizes: The first prize is awarded 55,000; the 2nd place, $52,000.
Deadline for Applications: May 15, 2021
36. What is the purpose of these NATS competitions?
A. To decide who can join NATS.
B. To celebrate important music festivals.
C. To test and grade NATS teachers' professional skills.
D. To let NATS members and their students show musical talent.
37. An emailed invitation is a must for those who want to attend .
A. NATS Artist Awards
B. National Student Auditions
C. An Song Composition Award
D. National Music Theater Competition
38. If you came second after the two NATSAA final rounds, how much could you get?
A. 1,7500 dollars. B. 6,000 dollars. C. 2,500 dollars. D. 2,000 dollars.
39. Applications for Art Song Composition Award should be submitted before which day?
A. April 13,2021. B. May 15,2021. C. Septembers,2021. D. December 1,2021.
40. Which kind of people is National Music Theater Competition seeking?
A. The best music theater managers.
B. Senior artists who have live concert experiences.
C. Solo performers aged 20-28.
D. Those who are good at playing musical instruments
Passage 2（天津市南开区2021届高三下学期一模）
All students are expected to read and learn the School Rules. These rules aim to make each student aware of the value of self-control, orderliness and the need to develop a sense of responsibility for their own behavior and for the larger community of which they are a part.
Dress Regulations
The School expects its students to wear their full school uniform correctly and with pride. It is our expectation that uniform and shoes will be clean and in good repair. Boys’ hair should be combed and of an acceptable length (not over the collar, ears or eyes), with no artificial coloring. Girls’ hair should be of a natural color. Shoulder-length hair must be tied back.
Absence, Illness and Punctuality
All students must be at school on time. If late, the student must sign in the late book in the General Office. Parents are asked to inform the school if their child is absent by 8:30 am on the day of absence. A written note from a parent explaining the absence MUST be provided to the General Office the day after return.
Should a student be ill during school hours he is to go straight to the School Medical Center. The sister will then take appropriate action.
Safety
◆ Proper behavior is expected within and around buildings and on the sporting field at all times.
◆ Students are not to enter laboratories, language rooms, the Technics and music rooms until invited to do so by teachers.
◆ The riding of bicycles or skateboards is prohibited along the front drive. Students riding bicycles must wear an approved bicycle helmet.
◆ No knives, explosives or dangerous materials may be brought into the school or boarding houses.
◆ Students are forbidden to interfere with fire safety equipment. An automatic fine will be imposed if this occurs.
36. The following requirements are listed except ________.
A. how to wear school uniform in the right way.
B. the length of girls’ hair.
C. being on time.
D. the safety at school.
37. What shall a student do if he is late?
A. He shall ask his parent to inform the school.
B. He shall provide his parent’s written note for the General Office.
C. He shall go straight to the sister.
D. He shall leave his name in the General Office.
38. In which case does a student have to pay money as a punishment, according to the School Rules?
A. When he plays with the fire safety equipment.
B. When he brings a knife to a boarding house.
C. When he rides a bicycle without a bicycle helmet.
D. When he goes into a language room without permission.
39. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To point out the importance of the School Rules.
B. To introduce the details of the School Rules.
C. To tell students the results of breaking the School Rules.
D. To make each student aware of the value of self-control, orderliness and so on.
Passage 3（天津市北辰区2020届高三下学期三模）
It is often said that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” That is certainly true of the images of fleeting moments of nature submitted by international ecologists and students for the British Ecological Society’s (BES) annual photography competition. Here are a few of 2019’s winning entries.
Red Night
Photographed by Roberto Garcia Roa, it was declared last year’s overall winner. The image captures both the beauty of the magnificent snake and its fear of human threats like fires. The ecologist says, “During my visit to Madagascar, I had the pleasure of finding this snake and photographing it. To offer a dramatic scene reflecting the conditions that these snakes are suffering, I used an external red light as a source of light to capture the environment.”
The Rhino’s Annual Haircut
It was photographed by ecologist Molly Penny. The ongoing demand for rhino (犀牛) horns has reduced the population to just 30,000 globally. To try to save the species, ecologists in South Africa, home to over 20,000 southern white rhinos, have decided to saw off (锯掉) it part of the animals’ horns, which regrow every year. “The Rhino’s Annual Haircut,” captured beautifully in the black-and-white photo by Molly Penny from the University of the West of England, reduces the risk of the animals being cruelly murdered.
For the Love of Flamingos
Photographed by Peter Hudson, it captures a heart-shaped cloud of pink flamingos in Kenya, which is truly a sight like none other. The ecologist says, “Flamingos are all legs and necks but meanwhile beautiful and fascinating and I admit I have a deep passion for them, so I was thrilled when, flying high over Lake Magadi, I watched this flock from themselves into a heart shape.”.
Flames in Flumes
Photographed by Nilanjan Chatterjee, it captures a water redstart waiting to catch an insect near a small waterfall. It was the best overall student submission. The photographer wanted to show the struggle the river birds are likely to face from the slowdown in water flow due to planned dams in rivers across India.
36. What can we know about “Red Night”?
A. Roberto Garcia Roa suffered a lot to take it.
B. It describes a snake’s suffering in the fires.
C. It won the first place in 2019 BES’ photography competition.
D. Roberto Garcia Roa was very frightened when he took it.
37. What may be the topic of “The Rhino’s Annual Haircut”?
A. The tips on saving an endangered rhino.
B. The cruelty of killing an endangered rhino.
C. The scene of taking part of a horn from a rhino.
D. The method of helping a rhino to grow a horn again.
38. Where was “For the Love of Flamingos” photographed?
A. In South Africa. B. In Kenya.
C. In India. D. In Madagascar.
39. How is “Flames in Flumes” different from the other pictures?
A. It is a student’s work.
B. It was photographed on an island.
C. It is a black-and-white photo.
D. It shows wild animals’ suffering.
40. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To introduce a photography competition.
B. To remind us to protect some animals.
C. To warn us of worsening nature.
D. To introduce some winning photos.

Passage 1
If you are applying to universities overseas, you can't avoid having a video interview, whether you like it or not. Here are some steps to follow when preparing for the perfect video interview.
Step 1: Start with the basics
Before your interview, find out what platform or application the school uses for video interviews, and make sure that you know how to operate it.
You need to set up a clear and focused interview environment. You also need a strong internet connection.
Step 2: Get prepped (做好准备)
Once the interview begins, resist the urge to watch yourself, and make sure you are looking at the camera as much as possible. Try to anticipate the questions that they will ask you. Interview questions all boil down to three basic categories:
Tell us about yourself.
What do you bring to our program/why should we admit you?
Do you have any questions about the school?
What do you bring to our program/why should we admit you?
Do you have any questions about the school?
Before the interview, prepare at least two to three minutes on each of these topics.
Step 3: Practice
Practice your answers with a friend or mentor. Get them to ask you questions and answer them over video. If possible, work with a person who is fluent in the language of your interviewers, and get them to give you notes and comments about pronunciation or presentation.
Step 4: Don’t just interview...converse
Interviews are about getting to know you as a person and how well you can interact with others. Though you may have extensive notes, try to act natural-do not read directly from any prepared statements, and don't memorize answers to repeat. Listening is just as critical as speaking in this situation, too. Make sure you understand the question that is posed to you and ask an interviewer to repeat it or expand upon it if you feel you are confused.
36. In preparing for the perfect video interview, you need to ____________.
A. have quick access to the Internet
B. know how to operate the interview
C. fill out an application on the platform
D. find a suitable environment for the interview
37. Once the interview begins, what should you keep in mind?
A. Keeping quiet unless asked to talk.
B. Making eye contact as much as possible.
C. Expecting the questions that are often asked.
D. Preparing answers on some of the questions.
38. Which of the following is TRUE about Step 3?
A. You should be fluent in the language of your interviewers.
B. Practicing with your friend over the phone may be helpful.
C. Practicing in advance may help improve your performance.
D. Notes and comments from the interviewers are practical.
39. When doing an interview, you __________.
A. are supposed to memorize answers to repeat.
B. must ask the interviewers to explain the questions.
C. can read prepared statements as naturally as you can.
D. should attach equal importance to listening as speaking.
40. Who is probably the author of the passage?
A. An expert in university admissions.
B. A visitor to different universities abroad.
C. An editor in charge of a travel magazine.
D. A student applying for universities overseas.
Passage 2
Singapore Swimming Lessons
My son was a water phobic but he recently won the swimming competition held by his school! Three years ago, my family and I were invited to a house warming party. My son, who didn't know how to swim, accidentally fell into the swimming pool while he was playing with the other kids around the pool side area. He looked at me and shouted for help continuously, scared to death. I felt so helpless as I wasn’t able to swim as well. I decided to sign my son as well as myself up for private swimming lesson through Happy Fish Swim School. The instructor was patient and friendly and helped my son overcome his phobic of water. Now, my entire family is able to swim and we still head to the pool every week!
From: Mrs Cheng (Bedok, Singapore)
Our swimming Instructor
Our swimming lessons are conducted by professional swimming instructors certified by Singapore Sport Council (SSC) and Singapore Swimming Teachers’ Association (SSTA). They are fully trained in CPR and Life-Saving skills to ensure the safety of all students (that means you).
Why Shouldn’t You Learn Swimming with Happy Fish?
*We have a powerful teaching system to conduct ALL swimming lessons. This will save your time and unnecessary costs of learning from different instructors and ending up being no good!
* You may choose your preferred timing and location for your swimming lesson. Learn how to swim in spite of your busy schedule.
* We organize group swimming lessons at almost all public swimming pools. Meet new friends and learn new skills at the same time!
* We also provide swimming lessons at your convenience. You can be assured of 100% attention from your personal swimming instructor throughout your lesson. We will travel to your designed location at your preferred timing to conduct swimming lessons just for you.
Hurry! Join us for the fun in the water today!
36. The underlined part “was a water phobic” in the letter means_____________
A. had to be far away from water
B. especially liked to drink water
C. had a strong fear of water
D. had a particular interest in water
37. A letter from Mrs Cheng is used to_____________
A. show the necessity for the children to learn swimming
B. advise parents to take good care of their children
C. warn people to be careful when learning to swim
D. show the importance of making good preparations before learning to swim
38. What is stressed in the paragraph “Our swimming Instructor”?
A. The training quality.
B. The life-saving methods.
C. The swimming certificates
D. The safety guarantee.
39. We can learn that changing programs and instructors _____________
A. can often help you make rapid progress
B. can often help you save a lot of money
C. is encouraged by all swimming programs
D. might cost you unnecessary money
40. According to the text, the group swimming lessons_____________.
A. are organized at personal swimming pools
B. can help you make more new friends
C. are only provided at the appointed places and time
D. are too expensive for ordinary people to afford
Passage 3
Plan on traveling around the USA this summer? If you need help in arranging the trip, or want ideas about where to go and what to do, there are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.
http: // byways. org
The National Scenic Byways Program covers 150 memorable roads. Some are natural routes, such as Route 1 along the California coast. Others focus on history (such as Route 6) or man-made attractions (the Las Vegas Strip). For each, you are provided with a map, told the route’s length and how long is allowed, and given detailed suggestions on sights and stop-offs.
www. oyster. com
This is the best website for reviews of hotels in US cities and resorts. The reviews are impressively thorough, covering locations, rooms, cleanliness, food and so on. Importantly, these are not promotional photos by the hotels, but more honest and real ones taken by inspectors. Search facilities are excellent from the 243 hotels reviewed in the New York, you can narrow down what you are looking for by locations, facilities and styles, or just pick out a selection of the best.
www. 101 usaholidays. co. uk
This is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas to the USA. It’s an impressively diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King to a golfing break in Arizona and a cycling and wine-tasting trip in California’s Napa Valley. Narrow down what you are looking for — whether by price, region, theme and who will be traveling — and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. It’s a really clever design.
www. mousesavers. com
Walt Disney World in California can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people.
So turn to long established Mouscsavers. com, dedicated to giving big discounts on tickets, hotels and dining at Walt Disney World. The website also offers general money — saving tips, suggestions for cheap and free stuff and brief coverage of other Florida and California theme parks.
36. If you are going to the USA for the man-made attractions, you can drive along ________.
A. Route 1 B. Route 6
C. the Las Vegas Strip D. the California coast
37. Why are the photos of the hotels in US cities and resorts real in www.oyster.com?
A. Because there are qualifications of the authority.
B. Because they are taken by inspectors of the website.
C. Because there are comments of customers on each photo.
D. Because they were taken by customers who once lived there.
38. Travel ideas for a big family with kids and the old are available at ________.
A. www. oyster. com B. http: // byways. org
C. www. mousesavers. com D. www. 101usaholidays. co. uk
39. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. California’s Napa Valley is famous for its wine.
B. www. mousesavers.com is a newly established website.
C. The National Scenic Byways Program covers all the roads in the USA.
D. Discounted tickets of Walt Disney World are not available for everyone.
40. Where does the text probably come from?
A. A news report. B. A tourist brochure.
C. A culture journal. D. A health column.
Passage 4
　　Below is a housing guide for students going to London.
University accommodation(住所) officesMany university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房东). Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organizations. The advantage of using your university accommodation office is that you can get some support if you have a problem. The disadvantage is that they are unlikely to have enough registered landlords to house all their students.
Property papers: Loot and Renting
Loot is an important source (来源) of information about private housing for co-renters. The offers are from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website: www. loot. com. The advantage of using Loot is that there are some excellent bargains. The disadvantage is that there is no quality control over the offers.
Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their website is at www. Renting.co. uk.
Accommodation agencies
The majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies. The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that you will have access to a large number of accommodations. A good agent will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.
Noticeboards
Around the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also have online noticeboards where students can advertise to other students. Advertisements from students can be an excellent way to find accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic.
Word of mouth
Some of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students. However, don’t suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily, going to be better than that found through any other source.
Family
Faced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will consider buying as an alternative. In some cases this might be a good choice.
36. What is the advantage of using Loot?
A. It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting.
B. It gives you personal information about other co-renters.
C. Their website is designed mainly for students.
D. There are some good bargains.
37. A good agent can help you .
A. know more people
B. find cheap accommodation
C. get the right accommodation quickly
D. get free information about most accommodations
38. The information passed on by word of mouth is important because .
A. it is better than that found through any other source
B. it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised
C. the final year students always offer better information
D. the landlords have little valuable information
39. For students going to London for the first time, which of the following provides the most reliable information?
A. University accommodation offices. B. Loot and Renting.
C. Noticeboards. D. Family.
Passage 5
Stay on top of your assignments
As college students, we often have a lot of assignments to attend to. Reading, essays and problem sets can pile up very quickly! Balancing your university work can be tricky. It’s easy to fall behind, but you don’t have to. In this article, we will discuss how to stay on top of your assignments.
Pay attention to the syllabus (课程表)
The best way to stay on top of your assignments is to be aware of what’s going on in class. You can do this by checking your class syllabus often. Write down all the due dates in your planner so you don’t forget them.
Set aside time to read and work on your assignments
Another way to ensure you stay on top of your assignments is to set aside time to do them. When you schedule time, you can also intentionally choose the time when you wok best.
Set goals
You should also set goals for yourself. Start with some simple goals. Delicate a certain amount of time to an assignment and make sure to finish it on predetermined day.
Pace yourself
Although it’s important to get all your work done, you also don’t want to bum yourself out. For this reason, you should pace yourself and plan to complete the assignment over the course of a few days.
Ask for help if you need it
Ask someone for help when you’re stock The best person you could ask would be your professor. When you ask for help, you will have no excuse to procrastinate (拖延) on that difficult assignment.
______________________
Finally, once you have finished your work, you could give yourself more time to watch Netflix, have a special dessert or sleep in. You’ve earned it!
36. From the passage we can learn that _______.
A. college students should take as many courses as possible.
B. college students have no excuse to procrastinate assignments.
C. college students are generally much occupied in their studies.
D. college students must balance university work on their own.
37. By pacing yourself in learning _______.
A. you will accomplish your assignment beyond the duration.
B. you can quit completing the assignment of the course.
C. you must get all the work done in a short period of time.
D. you can avoid getting exhausted from the work pressure..
38. What should you do if you are trapped in the tough assignment?
A. Ask the professor for help to solve your problem.
B. Start with some simple goals rather than big ones.
C. Schedule the best time to work it out intentionally.
D. Ask for your classmates’ advice and complete it on time.
39. Which can most likely be the subheading of the last paragraph?
A. Behave yourself.
B. Reward yourself.
C. Excuse yourself.
D. Prove yourself.
40. What purpose does the passage serve?
A. To make advertisement for self-help courses for college students.
B. To inform college students of new ways to entertain themselves.
C. To give advice to college students for better learning performance.
D. To offer practical tips to college students with learning disabilities.