山西高考英语阅读理解专项训练

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Next time you’re having trouble solving a tricky puzzle, consider asking a nearby bumblebee.
A new study in the journal PLOS Biology finds that these humble insects can actually learn to solve puzzles from one another, suggesting that even some invertebrates (无脊椎动物) like these social insects have a capacity for what we humans call “culture.”
“These creatures are really quite incredible. They’re really good at learning despite having these tiny brains,” says Alice Bridges, a behavioral ecologist at Anglia Ruskin University in England.
“In the past couple of decades, a growing body of evidence has shown that animals like chimps and birds show evidence of culture, by which we really mean just that animals learn from each other.” says Andy Whiten, a cognitive ethologist (认知动物行为学家) who studies wild animal minds at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
“Nobody’s really thought to look at it in invertebrates before,” says Bridges. She set out to prove them wrong. “Basically, I built it out of Petri dishes,” she says. The base of the Petri dish held the reward: a drop of super sweet sugar water. Bridges cut a small hole in the lid “to form a rotating (旋转) top that can be spun by pushing either on this red tab clockwise (顺时针) or the blue tab anti-clockwise.”
She trained some bees to head-butt the red tab to get the sugar water and trained others to push the blue tab. Then, Bridges placed these tutor bees inside different colonies, along with the puzzle boxes.
The experiment showed that in colonies where the tutor bee had originally learned to push the red tab, the other bees in the colony usually pushed the red tab. In colonies where the tutor bee was trained to push the blue tab, their fellow bees tended to do the same.
“We found that the behaviors spread among the colonies,” she says, “They copied the behavior of demonstrators even when occasionally they discovered that they could do the alternative.”
1．What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?
A．To make a prediction. B．To introduce the topic.
C．To give an example. D．To provide background information.
2．What can we learn from Bridges’s words?
A．Different colonies like different colors.
B．Culture is made up of multiple traditions.
C．Bumblebees are too humble to learn something new.
D．No previous studies focus on the culture in invertebrates.
3．What does the underlined word “demonstrators” in the last paragraph refer to?
A．Tutor bees. B．Puzzle boxes. C．Different colonies. D．Chimps and birds.
4．Which can be the best title for the text?
A．Invertebrates Are the Smartest in the World
B．A Behavioral Ecologist Has Made a Successful Experiment
C．Animals like Bumblebees Can Transmit Certain Behaviors Culturally
D．Insect Culture Looks Rather Different from That Seen among Humans

Walking doesn’t require any special equipment or gym memberships, and best of all, it’s completely free. For most of us, walking is something we do automatically. It doesn’t require much effort, so many of us fail to remember the benefits of walking for health.
But what happens if we stop walking on auto-pilot and start challenging our brains and bodies by walking backwards? Not only does this change of direction require more of our attention, but it may also bring additional health benefits.
One of the most well-studied benefits of walking backwards is improving stability and balance. Walking backwards can improve forward gait (how a person walks) and balance for healthy adults and those with knee osteoarthritis (关节炎). Walking backwards causes us to take shorter, more frequent steps, leading to improved muscular endurance for the muscles of the lower legs while reducing the burden on our joints.
While normal walking can help us maintain a healthy weight, walking backwards may be even more efficient. Energy expenditure (消耗) when walking backwards is almost 40 percent higher than walking at the same speed forwards, with one study showing reductions in body fat for women who completed a six-week backwards walk or run training program.
Walking backwards is simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. When walking backwards, we’re more likely to miss block that we could crash into or fall over, so in the interest of safety, it’s best to start indoors where you will not crash into someone or outside in a flat, open area. Keep your head and chest upright while reaching back with your big toe for each step, rolling through the foot from toe to heel.
5．What can we learn about walking from the first paragraph?
A．Its cost is surprisingly high. B．Its training equipment is rare.
C．Its advantages are often ignored. D．Its benefits are partly unknown.
6．What benefit does walking backwards bring to legs?
A．Speeding the walking pace. B．Lowering the load of joints.
C．Relieving the pain of knees. D．Strengthening the whole muscle.
7．Who is most likely to practice walking backwards according to paragraph 4?
A．A man eager to lose weight. B．An athlete trained to run faster.
C．A fat woman suffering illness. D．A teenager unable to concentrate.
8．What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A．The difficulty in walking backwards. B．The danger of walking backwards.
C．Some tips about walking backwards. D．Right places for walking backwards.

Yogita Dighe works as a salesperson at an electronics store in Aundh, an upmarket neighbourhood in Pune, India’s ninth-largest city.
Even though she has a comfortable job, Dighe used to be filled with uneasiness at the thought of having to use the store’s toilet. It is a unisex space shared by customers and staff, and is “constantly dirty” owing to overuse, being cleaned only once every day.
A year ago, Dighe discovered a “Ti bus” (“ti” means “her” in Marathi) —a restroom inside a decommissioned bus, parked about five minutes away from her workplace. Since then, she’s used it regularly. Cleaned after every use, the toilets within the bus “feel nice and fresh”.
Currently, 12 decommissioned city buses in Pune have been turned into restrooms by SaraPlast, a private sanitation (卫生设备) company. Each solar-powered bus toilet comes with a full-time female attendant and can be accessed either free of charge or for a fee of 5 rupees, affordable even for low-income women. Showers, breastfeeding and baby-changing stations, and drinking water are all included in the buses to meet the needs of every woman.
A kiosk (小摊棚) selling masks and juices has been set up on one side of the bus, making it a sustainable business. Ads on the bus also bring in profits, which go towards water supply, electricity, repairs and the salary of the attendant who cleans and maintains the restroom from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m.
“Every person, whether rich or poor, should have access to a good, clean toilet,” SaraPlast states, “A public bus goes out of service after 15 years in India. Transforming it into the restroom extends its life by up to two decades, aside from the social service it offers.” This concept was so well received that other cities are following in Pune’s footsteps.
9．Why does Dighe feel uneasy about her store’s toilet?
A．It is far from her present office. B．It is designed for customers only.
C．It is never fully cleaned by staff. D．It is continuously in a great mess.
10．What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 3?
A．Advanced. B．Damaged. C．Soiled. D．Retired.
11．What does the “Ti bus” provide?
A．Car repairing service. B．Dish washing products.
C．Baby caring facilities. D．Phone charging stations.
12．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．The Restroom on Wheels for Females. B．The Extra Function of New City Buses.
C．The Project of Defending Human Rights. D．The Company Offering Cleaning Items.

The Career Center in Douglas College, New Westminster, BC is wanting a student assistant. This is a part-time job, which offers $15.65 each hour. If you have an interest, please read the following post to get more.
Work Arrangements
The position is located at the New Westminster campus.
Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week.
The work terms for this position are:
1. Winter 2022: December 25, 2022—December 30, 2022
2. Winter 2023: January 4, 2023—April 25, 2023
3. Summer 2023: May 8, 2023—August 19, 2023
The Role and Responsibilities
The Career Centre Student Assistant will assist the staff to market the Career Centre programs on campus to current students. The Career Centre Student Assistant will be stationed in the New Westminster concourse one day a week and/or work remotely as required, to bring awareness of the Career Centre programs to students.
• Communicating via social media with students to learn about the services the Career Centre provides for all current and past students.
• Assist with Event planning and marketing and additional activities related to the promotion of the Career Centre.
• Support the Coordinator BD Promotions in digital marketing and contact database updates.
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need
• Effective communication skills—able to approach people to share the benefits of the Career Centre services
• Skillful user of Social Media—Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Previous experience in a sales environment
13．Which is the working time for the Student Assistant?
A．August 19, 2022. B．April 27, 2023. C．March 23, 2023. D．September 22, 2023.
14．What should a student assistant do for the Career Centre?
A．Help to promote its programs. B．Repair the contact database.
C．Chat with students face to face. D．Work remotely one day a week.
15．Which of the following may help an applicant get the job?
A．Capacity of driving. B．Skills in marketing. C．Talent for designing. D．Spirit of cooperation.

Blue whales eat up to 10 million pieces of microplastic every day, research estimated Tuesday, suggesting that the pollution causes a bigger danger to the world’s largest animal than previously thought.
A US-led research team put tags on 191 blue whales that live off the coast of California to observe their movements. “It’s basically like an Apple Watch, just on the back of a whale,” said Shirel Kahane-Rapport, a researcher at California State University, Fullerton, and the study’s first author.
The whales mostly fed at depths of between 50 to 250 meters, which is home to the “greatest concentration of microplastics in the sea,” Kahane-Rapport said. The researchers then estimated the size and number of mouthfuls the whales had daily, modeling three different situations. Under the most likely situation, the blue whales ate up to 10 million microplastic pieces a day. Over the 90 to 120 days’ annual feeding season, which represents more than a billion pieces a year.
The largest animal ever to live on Earth is also likely the biggest microplastic consumer, eating up to 43.6 kilograms a day, the study said. While it is easy to imagine whales sucking (吞没) in vast amounts of microplastics as they ate, the researchers found that was not the case.
Instead, 99 percent of the microplastics entered the whales because they were already inside their prey (猎物). “That’s concerning for us,” Kahane-Rapport said, because humans eat that prey. “We also eat sardines,” she said, adding that “krill (磷虾) is the basis of the food web.” “Previous research has shown that if krill is in a tank with microplastic, they will eat it,” Kahane-Rapport said.
Now that the researchers know how much microplastic is being consumed by whales, next they aim to determine how much harm it could be doing. “The quantity defines the poison,” Kahane-Rapport said.
16．Why is a tag placed on the back of the whales?
A．It can treat the illness of whales. B．It can track the living of whales.
C．It can ensure the safety of whales. D．It can record the danger of whales.
17．How do the researchers show their findings in the study?
A．By providing data. B．By giving examples. C．By explaining the reason. D．By expressing their guess.
18．Which of the following may Kahane-Rapport agree with?
A．The research process was very complicated. B．The whales live in the area free from pollution.
C．Most microplastics entered the whales directly. D．Humans may eat microplastics through their diet.
19．What can we infer about the study from the last two paragraphs?
A．It will be highly profitable. B．It will be further conducted.
C．It will involve food poison. D．It will help whales avoid risk.

Coming of age is that time in each of our lives when we begin to see the possibilities. The world opens up in ways that mature our vision and give us a sense of responsibility and gratefulness. Connor had just started college and loved being at that stage in his life where he could eat all the pizza he wanted, yet engage in adult conversations with his parents about the responsibility to make life better for others. Connor’s optimism was infectious. There was so much he could do, and so much he could become.
But it all ended one night when Connor was distracted while driving on a Colorado highway. A young man, who gave off so much light, suddenly went dark.
Connor’s father, David, took it particularly hard.A father sees more than his own traits(性格) in his son; he sees greater possibilities than he achieved. Taking that hope away left David feeling at a loss. But Connor ‘s optimism was one of those traits passed on to him by his father. So, David got to work.
First, he established the Honor Connor Scholarship Fund to reward students who served in the community, Next, he went to work creating a research-based curriculum that educates University of Colorado Boulder students and their families about the dangers of texting while driving. It includes a very simple three part promise: Do not text or use social media while driving, speak out if riding with a driver who is distracted and encourage friends and family to drive phone-free.
David now works with lecturers at various colleges’ and high schools, ensuring young minds understand how statistically at risk they are when they text while driving. He’s become a passionate advocate for preparing young people to drive safely and not reach for their phones while they’re at the wheel. “I just don’t want other parents to go through what I did when I lost Connor,” says David. “It’s just so preventable.”
20．What’s the purpose of paragraph 1?
A．To give the background of a funny story.
B．To explain why David chose to volunteer.
C．To set off David’s great pain of losing his son.
D．To sing high praise for Connor’s healthy growth.
21．What happened to Connor on a Colorado highway?
A．The headlight of his car went wrong.
B．He drove carelessly and died in an accident.
C．He suffered an accident for his father’s fault.
D．He died from another driver’s careless driving.
22．From whom did Connor get the positive attitude towards life?
A．His coach. B．His grandfather. C．His teacher. D．His father.
23．Why did David work with lecturers under a research-based curriculum?
A．He wanted to take a job in a college.
B．He took the classes that Connor hadn’t finished.
C．He wanted to prevent similar sad stories repeating.
D．He honored Connor for what he had done in the community.

Family-Friendly Events in January
ZooLights: Glow Wild Jan. 1-19
The Phoenix Zoo’s yearly holiday light show is on until Jan. 19, allowing families one or more opportunities to enjoy the city’s zoo, with millions of lights giving an added dimension to the festivities.
Glow Wild, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. , Phoenix, phoenixzoo.org, $11. 95 members, $13. 95 general admission.
Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts Jan. 4-18
The Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts features the work of established and emerging artists, including those who create woodwork, metal crafts, food items, art, photography and gifts.
On Macdonald, off of Main Street in Downtown Mesa, dtmesafest.com, free admission.
Family Fun Winterfest Jan. 4
OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is hosting the third annual Family Fun Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard, featuring real snow for the kids to play in. This free event features everything from bounce houses to rides, games, snowflake crafts and face painting to go with various stands set up by local sellers, with food and other offerings for sale at the event.
9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, odyseainthedesert.com, free.
Youth Fine Arts Course Jan. 18-Mar. 7
Mesa Arts Center is hosting an eight-week youth arts course on Saturdays to teach artistic skills and knowledge through fun and challenging art classes in a wide variety of art materials, including painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture, ensuring mentally stimulating sessions for all.
Mesa Art Center, 1 E. Main St, Mesa, mesaartscenter.com, $93.
24．How can you get a discounted ticket to the ZooLights show?
A．Bring a friend. B．Get a membership.
C．Join a tour group. D．Book a ticket online.
25．What can you do at Family Fun Winterfest?
A．Have free food. B．Take art classes.
C．Enjoy real snow. D．Meet local artists.
26．Which event lasts the longest?
A．ZooLights: Glow Wild. B．Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts.
C．Youth Fine Arts Courses. D．Family Fun Winterfest.

I want to send you all a quick email and express my feelings about school this rainy Monday morning. I can not say enough about the experiences that my 3 kids are having at Goshen Post! It has been such an amazing start to the school year. They all come home filledwith enthusiasm and excitement about what they have been doing at school and the PBls that involve them.
I’d like to share with you a story of my two daughters using PBL this weekend—how my girls are applying what they are learning at school through a project while at home. With thevery rainy Sunday they were looking for things to do. Anderson wanted to go outside and jump in the muddy puddles(小水坑)! Wesley was excited about the idea too, so they headed outside to play. When they came back, Wesley explained to me that they noticed the rain was flowing and filling all of the storm drains(排水管) in the front paths of our street. This is where the PBL comes in!
They turned this little observation into a project, and came up with a plan to figure outwhere the water was coming from, why it was flowing the way that it was, and where it ended. They asked us to drive them down the street to see where it started and where it ended so that they could record this information. They then came up with their own theories, headed home and wrote about it on Wesley’s new notebook. All of this took hours, filled theirafternoon, and created huge smiles on their faces and laughter between two sisters!
They have always been creative, but I can tell what you are doing at school is not only motivating them to be more creative, but giving them a framework on how to do it! Thank you !
27．What can we learn about “PBL”?
A．It is a plan of reading books.
B．It is a machine invented by schools.
C．It is a way of learning based on projects.
D．It is a project needing fathers’help.
28．What is the third paragraph mainly talking about ?
A．How the children carried out their project.
B．Why the children did their research.
C．What the children achieved from their project.
D．How parents helped the children finish their plan.
29．What’s the author ’s main purpose of writing the email?
A．To complain to the school’s headmaster.
B．To give credit for the school’s effective teaching.
C．To research her children’s creative activities at home.
D．To congratulate on the school’s creation.
30．How did the author feel when writing the letter?
A．Relaxed and proud.
B．Pleased and shocked.
C．Relieved and hopeful.
D．Grateful and satisfied.

Sharing a bed with a pet at night is a common feature of nighttime routines in the United States. According to a 2021 —2022 survey, 43 percent of pet dogs in the United States and 49 percent of pet cats sleep on their owner’s bed. When it comes to the perks of sharing your bed with your favourite furry friend, however, experts are divided.
First, it’s worth noting that the majority of research on the topic of co-sleeping with pets has focused on dogs rather than cats. Mark Fierstein, an internal medicine specialist at NYULangone Health in New York City, suggests this is because cats may want to play or even purposely wake up their owner. Rabbits or hamsters are also out of the question.
A benefit of sleeping with pets is that the practice may prevent loneliness, Fierstein says. “Often, people who co-sleep with pets report an increased sense of security, companionship, and relaxation,” he notes. “For some people, the dog’s warmth, steady heartbeat, and protective nature can make sleeping with them feel safe and cozy.” This may be especially true of people who are managing trauma (创伤) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). LeslieSinn, a psychologist, says according to a survey, 60% of PTSD suffers feel calm down if they wake up to see the presence of the dog.
Some research suggests co-sleeping with pets may increase mid-night awakenings for people. “If the owner is a light sleeper, he or she may not do well with a dog or cat in the bedroom,”notes Fierstein. For example, he points out that a dog who snores (打呼噜) loudly is not an ideal sleeping mate.
Dogs may also show aggressive (好斗的) behaviour — such as biting. Allowing pets in the bedroom can also expose owners to potential allergens (过敏源), like pet hair, as well as viruses that cause disease.
31．What does the underlined word “perks” mean in the first paragraph?
A．Feelings. B．Dangers. C．Plans. D．Advantages.
32．Which might be a suitable pet to share a bed with?
A．A cat. B．A dog. C．A rabbit. D．A hamster.
33．What is a benefit of sleeping with pets?
A．Protecting pets. B．Avoiding loneliness.
C．Saving money. D．Keeping busy.
34．What is the best title of the passage?
A．Who Can Sleep with a Pet? B．Is It Beneficial to Keep a Pet?
C．Is Sleeping with a Pet a Good Idea? D．What Kind of Pet Can we Co-Sleep with?

Nearly 40 percent of Americans over the age of 65 take five or more different drugs, and doctors often simply have to monitor patients to see if any of those drugs combine to createnegative side effects. When a doctor prescribes(给……开药)a patient more than one drug atthe same time, they currently have no way to predict whether that combination of these drugswill have a negative side effect. A new system from a team of computer scientists at Stanford University presents a novel solution—an AI-driven computer system that can predict theconsequences of combining two drugs.
Drug combinations are a remarkably unstudied area, but as Marinka Zitnik explains, “It’spractically impossible to test a new drug in combination with all other drugs, because just forone drug that would be five thousand new experiments.” Besides, to maintain accuracy alsoneeds strict research procedures.
So Zitnik and her Stanford colleagues set out to find a solution to the problem. They created a massive deep learning system trained on data encompassing(包含)over l9,00 oproteins and how different drugs interact with those proteins. The system is called Decagon, and it can effectively predict the consequences of combining any two different drugs.
To test out Decagon’s predictive abilities the team examined 10 of the systems predicted drug pair interactions that didn’t have clearly known unfavourable interactions. The researchers found new supporting case study evidence backing up 8 of those 10 predictions. For example, one prediction from Decagon suggested muscle inflammation(炎症) would be caused by combining a certain cholesterol(胆固醇) drug with a blood pressure medication. This negative side effect of combining those two drugs was only recently confirmed by a casestudy published in 2017.
The next stage in the project is to try to turn Decagon into a more user-friendly tool thatdoctors can easily navigate(导航) for information when prescribing combinations of drugs, benefiting more people. At this stage, the system only evaluates(评估) drug pairs but there searchers hope to expand that into more complex combinations of drugs in the future.
35．What problem faces doctors when prescribing several drugs together?
A．They can’t prevent side effects of drugs.
B．They don’t know the bad influences of the combination.
C．They have to monitor whether patients will take drugs.
D．They must predict the effects of drugs with an Al system.
36．Why is the area of drug combinations almost unstudied?
A．They require numerous experiments.
B．They are not that important to people.
C．It’s rather expensive to do the research.
D．It’s impossible to keep results accurate.
37．What can we know about Decagon?
A．It can predict influences of combining three drugs.
B．It wouldn’t contribute to people’s deep learning.
C．It can tell the results of combining two drugs.
D．It analyses how proteins interact with each other.
38．Which aspect will researchers work on in the future?
A．Making the system availa ble to more people.
B．Improving some critical functions of the system.
C．Enhancing people’s recognition on its accuracy.
D．Adopting a more friendly attitude toward patients.

Scientists have recently discovered the world’s largest known field of sea grass. They did it using videos shot by some extraordinary helpers. The work should help protect the sea grass, and also shows off a powerful way to explore the ocean.
As a shelter for many sea creatures, sea grasses are flowering plants that normally grow in shallow waters near coasts. They grow in thick fields, known as seagrass meadows (海草床), which help clean the ocean water. More importantly, they are called “ocean lung”. They help in the fight against the climate crisis. That’s because they store huge amounts of carbon—the major source of global warming. Damaging these seagrass meadows can release this pollutant again, making things worse.
Considering the urgent need to protect seagrass meadows, scientists are eager to know about their size and number. However, the meadows can be hard to spot from above, either because the water is too deep or not clear enough. And the ocean is so huge that it’s hard to study them by diving. So scientists decided to have tiger sharks help the research.
Tiger sharks are inborn fast swimmers, and spend a lot of time in seagrass meadows. Between 2016 and 2020, the researchers attached cameras and other trackers to the fins of seven tiger sharks, and then let them go again. The cameras were designed to fall off after hours and float to the surface. Tracking signals helped find the floating cameras and collect the videos the sharks had taken while traveling for miles. Moreover, other tools were used, including satellite images, as well as images taken by divers and boats.
Putting all this information together, the scientists learned that the waters around the Bahamas are home to the largest seagrass meadow ever discovered. And the meadows cover at least 25,500 square miles, and could be as large as 35,500 square miles.
Different from previous studies, the program discovers how useful large underwater animals can be in helping to learn more about life under the sea. Oliver Shipley, a scientist from the team, says animals like tiger sharks are going to take us to new places that we didn’t know existed.
39．Why do seagrass meadows urgently need protection?
A．Damaging them will worsen climate crisis.
B．They determine the cleanliness of ocean water.
C．Sea creatures can’t survive without their shelter.
D．Their existence balances the underwater ecosystem.
40．How did tiger sharks help the scientific research?
A．By tracking signals scientists sent.
B．By bringing back cameras with videos.
C．By carrying the recording equipment around.
D．By spending a lot of time in seagrass meadows.
41．What is the highlight about the research according to the text?
A．Leading scientists. B．Advanced theories.
C．Multiple experimental tools. D．Unusual research assistants.
42．Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A．Man and Nature Work Together B．A Novel Way to Explore the Sea
C．Sea Grass: An Undervalued Plant D．Ocean Lung Measured by Natural Explorers

A bright and impressive bus carrying fresh local produce appeared in a community of North Carolina in June 2022. It was the first pay-what-you-can Mobile Market. As the name implies, shoppers could pay any price out of their own will. Even the suggested price was about 25% less than that offered in grocery stores. This market gave shoppers a dignified way to provide food for their families regardless of their budget.
Seeing the joy in shoppers’ eyes, Will Komegay, the founder of this non-profit program—Mobile Market, felt a sense of accomplishment. He had once witnessed a wasteful and unfortunate reality. At that time, countless pounds of food had to be thrown away by farmers due to the interruption in the supply chain. Meanwhile, millions of people were struggling to afford enough food to feed their families. Kornegay didn’t want to stand by.
With much working experience in food industry and background about how food system was designed, Kornegay decided to use his company’s vast network of farmer and food industry relationships to address the issue. His team used buses to bridge the farmers, the food industries and communities that needed food most. Thousands of pounds of food that was sourced from local partners was placed into homes.
Kornegay still remembered how the first Mobile Market came into being. His team made a detailed plan and chose the colors and images they preferred. Then they purchased a “retired” school bus and renovated it, giving it a new different look and equipping it with refrigerators and freezers. Thus was born the first Mobile Market.
To date, the project has partnered with dozens of local farmers and food producers and has already served an estimated 10,000 families over 150,000 pounds of food. In 2023, the team hope to serve 80 sites across 20 counties in Eastern North Carolina. Their vision is to perfect the project where they live, and scale into every state nationwide.
43．What is the purpose of the Mobile Market?
A．To boost the income of local residents.
B．To promote sales in local grocery stores.
C．To raise money for the family with a tight budget.
D．To enable people to buy food at an affordable price.
44．How did Kornegay make the program work?
A．He ensured the food safety. B．He improved the supply chain.
C．He increased the food production. D．He built a network between communities.
45．What does the underlined word “renovated” mean in paragraph 4?
A．Transformed. B．Replaced. C．Photographed. D．Exchanged.
46．What is the prospect of the Mobile Market according to the last paragraph?
A．It will be highly profitable. B．It is expected to expand in scale.
C．It will become a new economic trend. D．It is estimated to provide worldwide service.

Imagine you live in your green dream home: extremely energy-saving, beautiful, cozy and perfectly satisfatory. Maybe you are picturing such a brand new smart house, but actually you can redecorate your current house with green concept in a simple way.
Wright Rudy, a builder and energy-efficiency expert who has done a number of home designs, says you can save more energy than you might think. He helps homeowners get energy savings of up to 75 percent when he’s able to rework a house perfectly. A series of energy-saving designs in one neighborhood has been done to cut some homes’ energy use in half, resulting in an average cost savings of $100 per month on energy bills.
If you’re doing a major home upgrade, you can go further and add solar design features to improve your home’s natural heating and cooling. Wright suggests you bring both pleasant living space and heat to your home by adding a sunroom. This strategy makes full use of solar energy.
Similarly, cooling issues can be addressed by improving natural ventilation. Instead of using the traditional way — ceiling fans, Wright suggests careful arrangements of windows and skylights as one option. Skylights are terrific because they’re located at a high point in the room, which allows warm air to rise out while cooler outdoor air comes in through an open window.
Wright says green concept for homes is the wave of the future. “I believe that within the next few years we needn’t bum fuels inside our houses any more. Our designs are cost-effective and environmentally safe. In this sense, our designs will surely address the future. Realistically, we need to be planning for that now.”
47．What do Wright’s designs feature?
A．Modem style. B．Recyclable materials.
C．Smart equipment. D．Energy-saving concept.
48．How can cooling problems be settled according to Wright?
A．By turning on ceiling fans. B．By building some sunrooms.
C．By replacing windows with skylights. D．By locating windows and skylights properly.
49．What is Wright’s attitude to the future of the green homes?
A．Confident. B．Concerned. C．Uncertain. D．Critical.
50．Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．What Dream Home Looks like B．How to Redecorate Your House
C．Green Home: More Energy-saving D．Smart Design: Wave of the Future

The Roman Colosseum( 罗马圆形大剧场), built around two thousand years ago, survived a 14th century earthquake and most of the 150-some foot high building is still standing. It has seen the rise and fall of enormous structures as well as the Roman Empire. Why could the ancient structure stand the test of time while many modern constructions fall apart after a few decades? Scientists believe the ancient Romans used a specific concrete which may account for its super-long existence.
Previous discoveries have confirmed the components of the Roman concrete: volcanic material, limestone (石灰石) and water. Architects suppose the volcanic material is what makes the building strong—which it does. But this is not enough to explain the architecture’s durability. A team of researchers recently discovered a magical power of the Roman concrete: self-healing. And the key actually lies in the tiny pieces of limestone. Worth mentioning is that researchers had taken them as impurities (杂质) due to the limitation of ancient technology. But it turned out that ancient Romans seemed to have discovered the secret.
When the Romans made the mixture, they heated up the limestone to turn it into quicklime, a very reactive chemical. Quicklime reacted with water and produced heat that set up a chemical foundation to strengthen the building material. Meanwhile, it would “wear” a hard “shell”, forming limestone pieces. It was these pieces that stopped the cracks (裂缝) from becoming bigger. When there was rain, the pieces reacted with water again, quickly filling the cracks.
For material scientist Ainissa Ramirez, this new understanding of ancient Roman concrete is a welcome discovery. “This is one way that the material can be greener,” says Ramirez, “The Romans made the material. We had to kind of figure out how they did it so that we can make better materials—and then, you know, in turn, be better guards of our environment.”
51．Why could Roman Colosseum still exist according to the text?
A．It was rebuilt constantly. B．It met few natural disasters.
C．It contained a special material. D．Its shape increased the stability.
52．What is the function of the limestone pieces?
A．To purify the concrete. B．To react with volcanic material.
C．To make the structure water-proof. D．To enable the building to repair itself.
53．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A．The rainwater. B．The foundation. C．The quicklime D．The limestone.
54．What can be inferred from Ainissa Ramirez’s words?
A．Architects can get inspiration from ancient structures.
B．The Romans’ building method remains a secret till now.
C．Romans’ wisdom throws light on eco-friendly architecture.
D．Scientists are exploring how to guard the ancient civilization.

Fathers are the best. Sometimes dads can be hard to shop for—as it feels like they have everything. But surely they are missing out on something and that’s exactly where our list of extraordinary gifts comes in.
Thermocare Blanket
Perhaps your dad needs the perfect warm blanket on those freezing winter days. If so, he’ll love the Thermocare Blanket. Made from soft and comfortable material, this blanket is perfect to settle oneself into. Plus, its smart design means your dad can easily wrap it around himself. Temperature can be shown on a small digital screen and stay at a certain level.
$66.89 at amazon.com
MerryTime Modern Set
This decent 14-piece tea set, including an electric teapot, six cups, six plates and a metal storage stand, will help host a proper high tea event. The smooth appearance will make it a great home decoration, and it’s also very easy to hold, store and wash. Your dad will surely enjoy having guests with this set on the table.
$69.90 at Walmart
CATCH: 3 Classics
This stylish wireless charging stand features a 10W output so that your dad can charge devices quickly and easily—just place the devices on the stand and press the button to start charging. This most popular choice is made from good-quality materials that will last for years.
$70.00 at Walmart
Bonding Lamp
These electric devices are a great way to keep your loved ones close by, no matter where they are. They also help bridge any gaps between the two of you. Whether you’re missing your dad or just want to show him how much you care, just touch your lamp at hand, and the other lamp in your dad’s range will light up automatically, letting him know you’re thinking of him.
$128.00 at amazon.com
55．Which gift is used for a father to host his friends?
A．Thermocare Blanket. B．MerryTime Modern Set.
C．CATCH: 3 Classics. D．Bonding Lamp.
56．What do the four gifts have in common?
A．They work by electricity. B．They have lower price online.
C．They are environmentally friendly. D．They can make good home decoration.
57．Who may the text be intended for?
A．A father who is keen on fashion. B．A blogger who provides advice on gifts.
C．A family that shop for daily necessities. D．A daughter who is browsing for Father’s Day.

Tasting Australia 2023, one of Australia’s most exciting food festivals, will return to the Australian event with an all-star group of international chefs.
Tasting Australia 2023
Date
Friday, 28 April—Sunday, 7 May 2023
Location
Darling Harbor, Sydney, Australia
Organizer
Daren RoBerson, a festival director
Invited chefs
Heidi Bjerkan from Norway; James Lowe from the UK; Duncan Welgemoed from Fancy Sydney Restaurant
Ticket sale
Tasting Australia@sa. gov. au
Unique events•The Opening Night Party, where you can treat yourself to an Australian wine from local brewers Pirate Life. Teenagers under 18 are not admitted in.
•The Chef Table, allowing ticket holders to get up close to top chefs as they show the magic of their craft in a 20-person setting.
•Tasting Australia Airlines, an adventure on a flight across the Flinders Ranges, including a honeymoon dinner package by Duncan Welgemoed.
•Tasting Australia with Adam Ship, with the sight of native plants and opportunity to taste some of the flavors and ingredients found in the Kennedy Garden. You can enjoy the cooking experience under the guidance of our top chef.
Bonus for ticket holders
•Free gifts for children at Adam Ship.
•A free trip to Kangaroo Island.
•A discount on goods for business partners.
With so much to do, see, taste and discover across South Australia during Tasting Australia 2023, it is a great time to visit the regions for unique eating and drinking experiences.
58．Which of the following is a local chef?
A．Daren RoBerson. B．Heidi Bjerkan.
C．James Lowe. D．Duncan Welgemoed.
59．In which event can you practice cooking?
A．The Opening Night Party. B．The Chef’s Table.
C．Tasting Australia Airlines. D．Tasting Australia with Adam Ship.
60．What bonus does the festival provide for ticket holders?
A．Free gifts for all. B．An extra trip.
C．Snacks by top chefs. D．Discounted ship tickets.

With a television career of over 60 years and known as Father of Nature Documentary, Sir David Attenborough has influenced the way we look at nature greatly.
As a nature lover, Attenborough built an impressive fossil collection at seven. Later, he set about creating shows such as Adventures series. After a huge success of his broadcasting career, he became the controller of BBC-2 in 1965. But soon Attenborough began to explore nature wholeheartedly and started the Natural History series, Life. He captured baby gorillas in Rwanda, which turned out to be a highlight in wildlife filmmaking, influencing a generation of future documentary makers.
Attenboroughs interest in the natural world was more than the animals in his programmes. In the 1990s, he began to work on The Private Life of Plants, a series that used amazing photography to show the way plants grew. He also shows interest in plants of the Great Barrier Reef. He has often spoken of the importance of saving this site of natural beauty from the dangers of climate change. He explains that if the temperature of our oceans continues to rise, the reef could be gone within years, and this would spell a global disaster.
In 2016, David Attenborough celebrated his 90th birthday and Britain celebrated the long career of a national treasure. Personally, however, he doesn’t have much time for the title:
“What does ‘national treasure’ mean?. . . Nothing. The problem is that you are praised for more wisdom than is the case—which is quite easy actually. People think you know everything, but of course you don’t!”
Despite entering his nineties, Attenborough doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. “You’re never tired of the natural world. Putting your feet up is all very well, but it’s very boring, isn’t it?”
61．What keeps Attenborough devoted to making the nature documentary?
A．His interest in nature. B．His experience in Rwanda.
C．His desire for success. D．His academic background.
62．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “spell” in the paragraph 3?
A．Reduce. B．Prevent.
C．Survive. D．Indicate.
63．What can we infer about Attenborough from the text?
A．His retirement is very enjoyable.
B．His life and his career go together.
C．He looks down upon the given title.
D．He is too busy to receive the award.

Green is the new gold. As China is transitioning(转变)towards a greener development mode, low-carbon industries in the country have been boosting in recent years, which has led to more business opportunities for companies worldwide.
The new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is a fine illustration. Last year alone, China sold about 6.89 million NEVs, up 93.4 percent year on year. The market share of NEVs in China’s auto market reached 25.6 percent in 2022, up 12.1percentage points from 2021.
Domestically, China’s green transition is bringing a real change. Globally, it is also helping other countries to sustain green growth. “China is the largest supplier of solar energy equipment across the world and in Africa in particular,” said Ajay Mathur, director general of the International Solar Alliance. While noting that many solar panels and batteries being used in Africa are of Chinese origin, Mathur stressed China’s involvement and huge potential in terms of realizing Africa’s seeking for solar energy development. “There is the greatest link that exists between the Chinese manufacturers of solar energy technology and the African users of that technology,” he said.
Apart from African countries, China is also sharing its green development philosophy with many more countries across the globe. The Chilean capital of Santiago has been tapping electric vehicles from China as part of plans to improve its public transport system and advance clean travel.
While boosting development, maintaining biological diversity(生物多样性)is also important. For example, many tunnels were extended and roads are replaced by bridges to protect elephant habitats in the construction of the China-Laos Railway.
“The contribution of China’s green development to global sustainable development cannot be ignored, and it also sets an example for other countries’ green development,” said Abdulrahman Aldakhil, director of Corporate Communication of Saudi National Center for Vegetation Cover Development Combating Desertification. “China’s promotion of international cooperation to protect the environment is a reflection of its sense of responsibility,” he said, “China’s experience in green development is worth learning from.”
64．What message does the author convey in the first two paragraphs?
A．Most new energy vehicles have been made.
B．New energy vehicles sell well at home and abroad.
C．China is trying to move to a green development mode.
D．Green habits should be developed to protect the environment.
65．What does China do in helping African according to the text?
A．Supply food. B．Promote green development.
C．Sell solar energy skills. D．Build railways.
66．Why does the author give the example in the fifth paragraph?
A．To praise Chinese for their taking care of animals.
B．To thank China for its contribution to other countries.
C．To acknowledge China’s efforts in protecting biodiversity.
D．To show that Chinese people are good at road construction.
67．What can we learn from Abdulrahman Aldakhil’s words?
A．Countries should strengthen cooperation.
B．Human beings should protect the environment.
C．China is a model for other countries to follow.
D．Green development can make the country stronger.

What to See in Dujiangyan City
Dujiangyan Irrigation (灌溉) System
Dujiangyan water conservancy (保护) project makes full use of local geographical conditions of high northwest and low southeast, according to the special natural feature of mountains and rivers and according to water potential to draw water without dam to irrigate by gravity. What is great is that it exists for more than 2,250 years, and it produces more and more benefits. After the completion of Dujiangyan Irrigation System, the Chengdu plain became a vast rich land.
Two Kings Temple
Two Kings Temple is located in the Minjiang River right bank slope (斜坡) and it closes to Dujiangyan in the front. It was Emperor Temple originally in memory of the king of Shu and later, it was offered sacrifices to Li Bing and his son, renamed the “Chongde Temple”. In the main hall, there is the statue of Li Bing and his son and there was water conservancy quotes, poet inscriptions (题词) and so on.
Fulong Temple
Fulong Temple is located in the Lidui Park. It is said that Li Bing and his son were here to prevent floods by water control. So in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, in order to honor Li Bing, it was named “Fulong Temple”. In the middle of front hall there is Li Bing stone figure carved in the Eastern Han.
Anlan Suspension Bridge
Anlan Suspension Bridge is also known as “Anlan Bridge” and “Couple Bridge”. It is located in Dujiangyan Fish Mouth, known as the one of the five bridges of ancient China and is the most typical landscape of Dujiangyan. It was built before the Song Dynasty. The original bridge used wood block as base, hanging a thick bamboo cable cross the river.
68．By what was Dujiangyan water conservancy project mainly built?
A．Wide plains. B．High dams.
C．Artificial rivers. D．Geographical conditions.
69．What do Two Kings Temple and Fulong Temple have in common?
A．They were built in parks.
B．They have statues of Li Bing.
C．They were located on the left bank of the Minjiang River.
D．They were the most typical landscape of Dujiangyan.
70．What do we know about Anlan Suspension Bridge?
A．It was built in the Ming Dynasty. B．It is the earliest bridge in China.
C．It was originally built on stones. D．It is one of the five bridges in ancient China.

This is a story I wanted to share just to show how often things happen for a reason. And just by having a short conversation with a stranger can change the course of someone’s day. It brought me to tears and still does.
Yesterday my parents were heading off on a little holiday and I took them to the train station. Upon arrival it was pouring rain. I got their luggage out and helped them to the elevator and sent them on their way. As they were entering, an elderly man was exiting. We walked back to the entrance and I commented to him I hoped he had arrangements to get where he needed to go. He was going to wait 30 minutes for the bus. I asked where he was going and it turned out that he was heading to the same town as I was, just a 15-minute drive away. I offered to drive him and he gratefully accepted. We had a lovely chat on the way and I learned some of his history and the fact that he was 87 and heading to the hospital where his only daughter stayed. His daughter had mental disability. A tear fell down his cheek as he told me about her. I managed to hold it together but barely. As I dropped him to the entrance of the hospital, I gave him the bunch of flowers I had in the car which I had given to my mum on Mother’s Day, forgetting she wouldn’t be home to enjoy them.
I would much rather see them enjoyed by him and his daughter than take them back home. Tears rolled down his cheeks and he thanked me. As I made my way back to my car, I totally lost control of my emotions and cried like a baby. I was very glad to be able to help him in some way.
71．How did the author help the elderly man?
A．By giving him a lift. B．By carrying his luggage.
C．By helping him take a taxi. D．By taking him to the station.
72．What was the elderly man going to do?
A．Go on a holiday. B．Go back home.
C．Buy a bunch of flowers. D．See his daughter with mental disability.
73．Which of the following best describes the author?
A．Well-paid. B．Warm-hearted. C．Brave. D．Polite.
74．Why was the author glad to cry?
A．His behaviour made a difference to the elderly man.
B．He paid a visit to the elderly man’s daughter.
C．He ignored his daughter.
D．He missed his parents.

















参考答案：
1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了像大黄蜂这样的无脊椎动物存在传递某种行为的现象。
1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Next time you’re having trouble solving a tricky puzzle, consider asking a nearby bumblebee.(下次当你在解决一个棘手的难题时，可以考虑问一下附近的大黄蜂)”以及第二段“A new study in the journal PLOS Biology finds that these humble insects can actually learn to solve puzzles from one another, suggesting that even some invertebrates (无脊椎动物) like these social insects have a capacity for what we humans call “culture.”(发表在《公共科学图书馆·生物学》杂志上的一项新研究发现，这些不起眼的昆虫实际上可以相互学习解决难题，这表明即使是一些无脊椎动物，比如这些群居昆虫，也有我们人类所谓的“文化”能力)”可推知，第1段的目的是引入文章话题。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据第五段“Nobody’s really thought to look at it in invertebrates before(以前没有人想过在无脊椎动物身上观察它)”可知，以前没有关于无脊椎动物培养的研究。故选D。
3．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“The experiment showed that in colonies where the tutor bee had originally learned to push the red tab, the other bees in the colony usually pushed the red tab. In colonies where the tutor bee was trained to push the blue tab, their fellow bees tended to do the same.(实验表明，在导师蜜蜂最初学会推红色标签的群体中，群体中的其他蜜蜂通常会推红色标签。在导师蜜蜂被训练去推蓝色标签的群体中，它们的同伴也倾向于这样做)”以及最后一段“We found that the behaviors spread among the colonies(我们发现这种行为在峰群中传播开来)”可知，蜜蜂会模仿导师蜜蜂的行为，故画线词指的是“导师蜜蜂”。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。根据第二段“A new study in the journal PLOS Biology finds that these humble insects can actually learn to solve puzzles from one another, suggesting that even some invertebrates (无脊椎动物) like these social insects have a capacity for what we humans call “culture.”(发表在《公共科学图书馆·生物学》杂志上的一项新研究发现，这些不起眼的昆虫实际上可以相互学习解决难题，这表明即使是一些无脊椎动物，比如这些群居昆虫，也有我们人类所谓的“文化”能力)”结合文章介绍了像大黄蜂这样的无脊椎动物存在传递某种行为的现象。可知，C选项“像大黄蜂这样的动物可以在文化上传播某些行为”最符合文章标题。故选C。
5．C 6．B 7．A 8．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了倒着走路对人的身体有很大的好处，并且提出了一些倒着走路需要注意的事项。
5．推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的最后一句“It doesn’t require much effort, so many of us fail to remember the benefits of walking for health.(它不需要太多的努力，所以我们中的许多人都不记得走路对健康的好处)”可知，很多人会忽略走路的好处。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句“Walking backwards causes us to take shorter, more frequent steps, leading to improved muscular endurance for the muscles of the lower legs while reducing the burden on our joints.(倒着走使我们走得更短、更频繁，从而提高了小腿肌肉的肌肉耐力，同时减轻了关节的负担)”可知，倒着走路可以减少腿关节的负担。故选B。
7．推理判断题。根据第四段“Energy expenditure (消耗) when walking backwards is almost 40 percent higher than walking at the same speed forwards, with one study showing reductions in body fat for women who completed a six-week backwards walk or run training program.(一项研究表明，完成了6周的倒着走或跑训练计划的女性，体内脂肪的减少，表明倒着走时的能量消耗比以同样速度向前走时高出近40%)”可知，本段主要介绍了倒着走路可以消耗更多的能量，可以减少更多的脂肪。故选A。
8．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Walking backwards is simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. When walking backwards, we’re more likely to miss block that we could crash into or fall over, so in the interest of safety, it’s best to start indoors where you will not crash into someone or outside in a flat, open area. Keep your head and chest upright while reaching back with your big toe for each step, rolling through the foot from toe to heel.(倒着走很简单，但这并不意味着它很容易。当向后走时，我们更有可能错过我们可能撞到或摔倒的街区，所以为了安全起见，最好从室内开始，这样你就不会撞到别人，或者在室外平坦的开阔区域。保持头部和胸部直立，每走一步都用大脚趾向后伸，从脚趾到脚跟在脚上滚动)”可知，本段主要介绍了倒着走路的注意事项以及建议。故选C。
9．D 10．D 11．C 12．A

【导语】本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了印度一家私人卫生设备公司将退役的公交车改造成女士洗手间，为女性提供了便捷的服务。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is a unisex space shared by customers and staff, and is “constantly dirty” owing to overuse, being cleaned only once every day.(这是一个由顾客和员工共享的空间，由于过度使用，它“一直很脏”，每天只清洁一次。)”可知，Dighe公司的洗手间长期脏乱不堪，故选D项。
10．词句猜测题。根据第三段“parked about five minutes away from her workplace.(停在离她工作地点五分钟路程的地方。)”及最后一段中的“A public bus goes out of service after 15 years in India.(在印度，一辆公共巴士在15年后停运。将其改造成洗手间，除了提供社会服务外，它的寿命还延长了20年。)”可知，此处使用的是退役的公交车，故选D项。
11．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Showers, breastfeeding and baby-changing stations, and drinking water are all included in the buses to meet the needs of every woman.(该洗手间为女性提供洗浴、母婴室、尿布台、饮用水等基本服务)”可知，Ti公交车提供婴儿护理设施。故选C。
12．主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了印度一家私人卫生设备公司将退役的公交车改造成女士洗手间，为女性提供了便捷的服务。所以短文的最佳标题为“有轮子的女洗手间”。故选A项。
13．C 14．A 15．B

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是一所大学职业中心招聘学生助理的启事，文中具体说明了工作时长和工作要求。
13．细节理解题。根据文章Work Arrangements部分中“Winter 2023: January 4, 2023—April 25, 2023 (2023年冬季：2023年1月4日至2023年4月25日)”可知，选项中只有March 23，2023(2023年3月23日)属于这个范畴。故选C项。
14．细节理解题。根据The Role and Responsibilities部分中“The Career Centre Student Assistant will assist the staff to market the Career Centre programs on campus to current students. (职业中心学生助理将协助工作人员向在校学生推销职业中心的课程项目。)”可知，学生助理应该帮助职业中心推销其课程项目。故选A项。
15．细节理解题。根据To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need部分最后一行“Previous experience in a sales environment (以前在销售环境中的经验)”可知，有营销技能的人更容易获取这份工作。故选B项。
16．B 17．A 18．D 19．B

【导语】本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了因为海洋污染，大量的微塑料会进入蓝鲸体内，从而对蓝鲸造成一定的影响。
【详解】1. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“A US-led research team put tags on 191 blue whales that live off the coast of California to observe their movements. （一个以美国为首的研究小组给生活在加利福尼亚海岸的191头蓝鲸贴上了标签，以观察它们的活动。）”可知，蓝鲸身上的标签主要是为了观察追踪蓝鯨的行踪，故选B项。

2.  推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The researchers then estimated the size and number of mouthfuls the whales had daily, modeling three different situations. Under the most likely situation, the blue whales ate up to 10 million microplastic pieces a day. Over the 90 to 120 days’ annual feeding season, which represents more than a billion pieces a year.（然后，研究人员通过模拟三种不同的情况，估计了鲸鱼每天进食的大小和数量。在最可能的情况下，蓝鲸每天吃下多达1000万个微塑料碎片。在每年90到120天的进食季节里，这意味着每年有超过10亿片。）”可知，研究者主要通过数据来介绍他们的推测和结论，故选A项。
3.  推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Instead, 99 percent of the microplastics entered the whales because they were already inside their prey (猎物). ‘That’s concerning for us,’Kahane-Rapport said, because humans eat that prey. ‘We also eat sardines,’ she said, adding that ‘krill (磷虾) is the basis of the food web.’ （相反，99%的微塑料进入鲸鱼体内是因为它们已经在猎物体内了。“这让我们感到担忧，”Kahane-Rapport说，因为人类会吃掉这些猎物。“我们也吃沙丁鱼，”她说，“磷虾是食物网的基础。）”可知，人类也可能通过饮食吃进微塑料，故选D项。
4.  推理判断题。根据最后一段“Now that the researchers know how much microplastic is being consumed by whales, next they aim to determine how much harm it could be doing.（现在研究人员知道了鲸鱼消耗了多少微塑料，接下来他们的目标是确定它可能造成多大的伤害。）”可知，研究者下一步的主要目标是研究微塑料对蓝鲸会造成多大的伤害，表明了此研究还要继续进行下去，故选B项。
20．C 21．B 22．D 23．C

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。 Connor 在一次交通事故中失去了生命， Connor 的父亲David化悲痛为力量，为大学设立奖学金并宣传安全驾驶知识。
20．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Connor had just started college and loved being at that stage in his life where he could eat all the pizza he wanted, get engaged in adult conversations with his parents about the responsibility to make life better for others. (康纳刚刚上大学，他喜欢在人生的那个阶段，在那里他可以吃到他想要的所有披萨，与父母进行成年人之间的对话，探讨让他人生活更美好的责任。)”以及下文中描述的具体的生活中的美好事情可知，主要讲述了 Connor的成长和美好前程，结合第二段“But it all ended one night when Connor was distracted while driving on a Colorado high- way. A young man, who gave off so much light, suddenly went dark.(但这一切都结束了，有一天晚上，康纳在科罗拉多州的高速公路上开车时分心了。一个散发出如此光芒的年轻人，突然陨落。)”可知，Connor在一次事故中丧生，由此可知，第一段的目的是衬托David失去儿子后的痛苦。故选C项。
21．细节理解题。根据第二段“But it all ended one night when Connor was distracted while driving on a Colorado high-way. A young man, who gave off so much light, suddenly went dark.(但这一切都结束了，有一天晚上，康纳在科罗拉多州的高速公路上开车时分心了。一个散发出如此光芒的年轻人，突然陨落。)”可知，Connor开车时分心了，在交通事故中失去了生命。故选B项。
22．细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句“But Connor’s optimism was one of those traits passed on to him by his father.(但康纳的乐观是他父亲传给他的特质之一。)”可知，Connor的乐观是遗传他的父亲David。故选D项。
23．推理判断题。根据第四段第二句“Next, he went to work creating a research-based curriculum that educates University of Colorado Boulder students and their families about the dangers of texting while driving.(接下来，他开始创建一个基于研究的课程，教育科罗拉多大学博尔德分校的学生及其家人开车时发短信的危险。)”可知，课程内容就是宣传驾驶时发短信的危险；再根据最后一段中的““I just don’t want other parents to go through what I did when I lost Connor,” says David. “It’s just so preventable.”(“我只是不想让其他父母经历我失去康纳时所做的事情，”大卫说。“这完全可以避免。”)”可知，他的目的是想防止类似的悲伤故事重演。故选C项。
24．B 25．C 26．C

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个在一月份举办的家庭友好活动。
24．细节理解题。根据ZooLights: Glow Wild Jan. 1-19部分中“$11. 95 members, $13. 95 general admission (会员11.95美元；普通门票13.95美元，)”可知，获得会员资格就可以买到ZooLights表演的折扣票。故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据Family Fun Winterfest Jan.4部分中“OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is hosting the third annual Family Fun Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard, featuring real snow for the kids to play in.(位于沙漠中的奥德海水族馆正在其沙漠庭院举办第三届年度家庭趣味冬季活动，以真正的雪为特色，供孩子们玩耍)”可知，在Family Fun Winterfest可以欣赏到真正的雪。故选C。
26．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知ZooLights: Glow Wild从1月1日到19日；Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts从1月4日到18日；Family Fun Winterfest在1月4日；Youth Fine Arts Course从1月18日到3月7日。所以Youth Fine Arts Courses持续时间最长。故选C。
27．C 28．A 29．B 30．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一位家长写给学校的感谢信。文章对学校里的PBL的教学方式给予了高度赞扬。
【详解】1. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句话“I’d like to share with you a story of my two daughters using PBL this weekend-how my girls are applying what they are learning at school through a project while at home(我想和大家分享一个我的两个女儿这个周末使用PBL的故事——我的女儿们是如何将她们在学校学到的知识通过一个项目应用到家庭作业中的)”可以知道，PBL是一种基于项目的学习方式。故选C。
2. 主旨大意题。根据第三段中“They turned this little observation into a project, and came up with a plan to figure outwhere the water was coming from, why it was flowing the way that it was, and where it ended. They asked us to drive them down the street to see where it started and where it ended so that they could record this information. They then came up with their own theories, headed home and wrote about it on Wesley’s new notebook. (他们把这个小小的观察变成了一个项目，并且想出了一个计划来弄清楚水是从哪里来的，为什么它是这样流动的，以及它的终点在哪里。他们让我们开车带他们去街上看看事情的开始和结束，这样他们就可以记录下这些信息。然后他们想出了自己的理论，回到家里，在韦斯利的新笔记本上写下来。)”主要讲述的是两个孩子开展这个项目的过程，也就是“他们是如何开展这个项目的”，故选A。
3. 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句话“I want to send you all a quick email and express my feelings about school this rainy Monday morning.(在这个下雨的星期一早晨，我想给大家发一封简短的电子邮件，表达我对学校的感受。)”和文章的最后一段的第一句话“They have always been creative，but I can tell what you are doing at school is not only motivating them to be more creative，but giving them a framework on how to do it!(他们一直都很有创造力，但是我可以告诉你，你在学校所做的不仅仅是激励他们变得更有创造力，而且给他们一个如何去做的框架！)”可知，作者写这封邮件的主要目的是为了赞扬学校的这种高效的教学方式。故选B。
4. 推理判断题。根据全文作者的叙述语气以及文章最后一句话“Thankyou”可知，文章是一位家长写给学校的感谢信，作者对学校里的PBL的教学方式给予了高度赞扬。由此可推知，作者在写这封信的时候，是感激并且满意的。故选D。
31．D 32．B 33．B 34．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了让自己的宠物和自己一起睡在床上的好处以及由此可能带来的风险。
31．词句猜测题。根据第三段“A benefit of sleeping with pets is that the practice may prevent loneliness, Fierstein says.(菲尔斯坦说，和宠物一起睡觉的一个好处是，这种做法可以防止孤独感)”以及“For some people, the dog’s warmth, steady heartbeat, and protective nature can make sleeping with them feel safe and cozy.(通常情况下，与宠物共眠的人会有更强的安全感、陪伴感和放松感)”可知，文章前半部分主要谈论的都是与自己宠物分享床铺的好处。故画线词的意思是“好处”。故选D。
32．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“First, it’s worth noting that the majority of research on the topic of co-sleeping with petshas focused on dogs rather than cats. Mark Fierstein, an internal medicine specialist at NYULangone Health in New York City, suggests this is because cats may want to play or even purposely wake up their owner. Rabbits or hamsters are also out of the question.(首先，值得注意的是，大多数关于与宠物共眠的研究都集中在狗身上，而不是猫。纽约市纽朗格尼健康中心的内科专家马克·菲尔斯坦认为，这是因为猫可能想要玩耍，甚至故意吵醒它们的主人。兔子或仓鼠也不在考虑之列)”推知，狗是最合适的分享床铺的宠物。故选B。
33．细节理解题。根据第三段中“A benefit of sleeping with pets is that the practice may prevent loneliness, Fierstein says.(菲尔斯坦说，和宠物一起睡觉的一个好处是，这种做法可以防止孤独感)”可知，让宠物陪伴睡眠，可以防止孤独寂寞。故选B。
34．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Sharing a bed with a pet at night is a common feature of nighttime routines in the United States. According to a 2021 — 2022 survey, 43 percent of pet dogs in the United States and 49 percent of pet cats sleep on their owner’s bed. When it comes to the perks of sharing your bed with your favourite furry friend, however, experts are divided.(在美国，晚上和宠物同睡一张床是一种常见的夜间习惯。根据2021 - 2022年的一项调查，美国43%的宠物狗和49%的宠物猫睡在主人的床上。然而，当谈到与你最喜欢的毛茸茸的朋友同床共枕的好处时，专家们意见不一)”以及这篇文章主要讨论的是让自己的宠物和自己一起睡在床上的好处以及由此可能带来的风险, 故C选项“和宠物一起睡觉是个好主意吗？”最合适文章标题。故选C。
35．B 36．A 37．C 38．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个医疗方面的系统Decagon，该系统可以帮助医生评估同时开出两种药有可能对病人产生的副作用，从而帮助医生开出正确的处方。
【详解】1. 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句话“they currently have no way to predict whether that combination of these drugs will have a negative side effect(他们目前还没有办法预测这些药物的组合是否会产生负面的副作用。)”可知，医生开多种药物的处方时会遇到的问题是，他们不知道这种组合会产生什么样的负面影响。故选B。

2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s practically impossible to test a new drug in combination with all other drugs，because just for one drug that would be five thousand new experiments.(几乎不可能将一种新药与所有其他药物结合起来进行测试，因为仅仅一种药物就需要进行5000次新的实验)”可知，要想知道一种药物与其他一种药物的反应，需要5000次的实验，那如果要想知道这种药物和其他所有药物的反应，可想而知要经过大量的实验，所以说药物组合的领域几乎没有被研究过是因为它们需要大量的实验。故选A。
3. 推理判断题。根据第三段的最后一句话“The system is called Decagon, and it can effectively predict the consequences of combining any two different drugs.(这个系统被称为Decagon，它可以有效地预测任何两种不同药物结合的后果。)”可知，Decagon这个系统可以预测两种药物结合的后果。故选C。
4. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“The next stage in the project is to try to turn Decagon into a more user-friendly tool thatdoctors can easily navigate(导航) for information when prescribing combinations of drugs, benefiting more people.At this stage, the system only evaluates(评估) drug pairs but there searchers hope to expand that into more complex combinations of drugs in the future.(该项目的下一步是试图将Decagon变成一个更加用户友好的工具，医生可以方便地在处方药物组合时导航获取信息，从而使更多的人受益。在这个阶段，该系统只评估药物对，但研究人员希望在未来将其扩展到更复杂的药物组合中。)”可知，下一个阶段，这个项目是想把这个系统变得对使用者更为友好，更方便于定位到要找的信息，研究人员希望未来可以将这个系统延伸到更多复杂药物的混合中去。比较四个选项，只有B选项“Improving some critical functions of the system(改进系统的一些关键功能。)”可以概括以上这些要点。故选B。
39．A 40．C 41．D 42．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了科学家们发现了世界上已知的最大的海草场。他们使用一些不寻常的助手拍摄的视频来做到这一点：虎鲨。这项工作应该有助于保护海草，同时也展示了一种探索海洋的强大方式。
39．细节理解题。根据第二段中“They help in the fight against the climate crisis. That’s because they store huge amounts of carbon—the major source of global warming. Damaging these seagrass meadows can release this pollutant again, making things worse.”（它们有助于对抗气候危机。这是因为它们储存了大量的碳——全球变暖的主要来源。破坏这些海草草甸会再次释放这种污染物，使情况变得更糟。）可知，海草草场迫切需要保护是因为破坏它们将加剧气候危机。故选A项。
40．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Between 2016 and 2020, the researchers attached cameras and other trackers to the fins of seven tiger sharks, and then let them go again. The cameras were designed to fall off after hours and float to the surface. Tracking signals helped find the floating cameras and collect the videos the sharks had taken while traveling for miles. Moreover, other tools were used, including satellite images, as well as images taken by divers and boats.”（在2016年至2020年期间，研究人员在七只虎鲨的鳍上安装了摄像头和其他追踪器，然后又放了它们。这些相机被设计成在几小时后脱落并漂浮到水面上。跟踪信号帮助找到了漂浮的摄像头，并收集了鲨鱼在几英里外旅行时拍摄的视频。此外，还使用了其他工具，包括卫星图像以及潜水员和船只拍摄的图像。）可知，虎鲨是通过随身携带记录设备帮助科学研究的。故选C项。
41．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Different from previous studies, the program discovers how useful large underwater animals can be in helping to learn more about life under the sea. Oliver Shipley, a scientist from the team, says animals like tiger sharks are going to take us to new places that we didn’t know existed.”（与之前的研究不同，该项目发现了大型水下动物在帮助了解更多海底生命方面的有用性。该团队的科学家奥利弗·希普利(Oliver Shipley)说，像虎鲨这样的动物将把我们带到我们不知道存在的新地方。）可推知，根据文章，研究的亮点是不同寻常的研究辅助对象——即虎鲨。故选D项。
42．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“Scientists have recently discovered the world’s largest known field of sea grass. They did it using videos shot by some extraordinary helpers.  The work should help protect the sea grass, and also shows off a powerful way to explore the ocean.”（科学家最近发现了世界上已知的最大的海草田。他们使用了一些非凡的帮手拍摄的视频。这项工作应该有助于保护海草，也展示了一种探索海洋的有力方式。）和第二段中“As a shelter for many sea creatures, sea grasses are flowering plants that normally grow in shallow waters near coasts. They grow in thick fields, known as seagrass meadows (海草床), which help clean the ocean water. More importantly, they are called “ocean lung”.”（作为许多海洋生物的避难所，海草是一种开花植物，通常生长在靠近海岸的浅水区。它们生长在厚厚的田野里，被称为海草草地，这有助于清洁海水。更重要的是，它们被称为“海洋肺”。）可知，主要讲述了科学家们发现了世界上已知的最大的海草场。他们使用一些不寻常的助手拍摄的视频来做到这一点：虎鲨。这项工作应该有助于保护海草，同时也展示了一种探索海洋的强大方式。故文章最好的标题是“由自然探险家测量的海洋肺”。故选D项。
43．D 44．B 45．A 46．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了2022年6月，北卡罗来纳州的一个社区出现了一辆载着新鲜当地农产品的明亮而令人印象深刻的公共汽车。这是第一个按需付费的移动市场，这个市场为购物者提供了一种体面的方式，无论他们的预算如何，都可以为家人提供食物。文章介绍了这个项目的来历、运作方式以及前景。
43．细节理解题。根据第一段中“It was the first pay-what-you-can Mobile Market. As the name implies, shoppers could pay any price out of their own will. Even the suggested price was about 25% less than that offered in grocery stores. This market gave shoppers a dignified way to provide food for their families regardless of their budget.”（这是第一个按需付费的移动市场。顾名思义，购物者可以根据自己的意愿支付任何价格。即使是建议价格也比杂货店的价格低25%左右。这个市场为购物者提供了一种体面的方式，无论他们的预算如何，都可以为家人提供食物。）可知，移动市场的目的是使人们能够以负担得起的价格购买食品。故选D项。
44．细节理解题。根据第二段中“At that time, countless pounds of food had to be thrown away by farmers due to the interruption in the supply chain. Meanwhile, millions of people were struggling to afford enough food to feed their families. Kornegay didn’t want to stand by.”（当时，由于供应链中断，无数磅的食物不得不被农民扔掉。与此同时，数以百万计的人正在努力负担足够的食物来养活他们的家人。Kornegay不想袖手旁观。）以及第三段中“With much working experience in food industry and background about how food system was designed, Kornegay decided to use his company’s vast network of farmer and food industry relationships to address the issue. His team used buses to bridge the farmers, the food industries and communities that needed food most.”（Kornegay拥有丰富的食品行业工作经验和食品系统设计背景，他决定利用公司庞大的农民和食品行业关系网络来解决这个问题。他的团队用公共汽车在农民、食品工业和最需要食物的社区之间架起桥梁。）可知，Kornegay是通过改善了供应链让这个项目发挥作用的。故选B项。
45．词义猜测题。根据划线单词句中的“…giving it a new different look and equipping it with refrigerators and freezers.”（给它一个新的不同的外观，并配备了冰箱和冰柜。）可猜测，划线单词renovated为“翻新”的意思，结合选项A项Transformed“改变，改造”意思一致。故选A项。
46．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In 2023, the team hope to serve 80 sites across 20 counties in Eastern North Carolina. Their vision is to perfect the project where they live, and scale into every state nationwide.”（到2023年，该团队希望为北卡罗来纳州东部20个县的80个站点提供服务。他们的愿景是完善他们居住的地方的项目，并扩大到全国每个州。）可知，根据最后一段，移动市场的前景为它的规模有望扩大。故选B项。
47．D 48．D 49．A 50．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Wright Rudy致力于绿色家居，他通过家居设计来达到节能的目的，文章举例说明了他是如何解决一些房屋问题。
47．细节理解题。根据第二段“Wright Rudy, a builder and energy-efficiency expert who has done a number of home designs, says you can save more energy than you might think. He helps homeowners get energy savings of up to 75 percent when he’s able to rework a house perfectly.(Wright Rudy是一名建筑商和节能专家，他做过许多家居设计，他说，你可以节省的能源比你想象的要多。当他能够完美地改造房子时，他帮助房主节省了高达75%的能源)”可知，Wright的设计特点是节能理念。故选D。
48．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Similarly, cooling issues can be addressed by improving natural ventilation. Instead of using the traditional way — ceiling fans, Wright suggests careful arrangements of windows and skylights as one option. Skylights are terrific because they’re located at a high point in the room, which allows warm air to rise out while cooler outdoor air comes in through an open window.(同样，冷却问题可以通过改善自然通风来解决。Wright建议，与其使用传统的吊扇方式，不如精心布置窗户和天窗。天窗非常棒，因为它们位于房间的高点，可以让热空气上升，而室外的冷空气可以通过打开的窗户进入)”可知，Wright通过正确定位窗户和天窗的位置解决冷却问题。故选D。
49．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Wright says green concept for homes is the wave of the future. “I believe that within the next few years we needn’t bum fuels inside our houses any more. Our designs are cost-effective and environmentally safe. In this sense, our designs will surely address the future. Realistically, we need to be planning for that now.”(Wright说，绿色住宅概念是未来的潮流。“我相信，在未来几年内，我们不再需要在家里燃烧燃料。我们的设计具有成本效益和环境安全。从这个意义上说，我们的设计必将面向未来。实际上，我们现在需要为此做好计划。”)”可推知，Wright对绿色住宅的未来持自信态度。故选A。
50．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Wright Rudy, a builder and energy-efficiency expert who has done a number of home designs, says you can save more energy than you might think.(Wright Rudy是一名建筑商和节能专家，他做过许多家居设计，他说，你可以节省的能源比你想象的要多)”结合文章主要说明了Wright Rudy致力于绿色家居，他通过家居设计来达到节能的目的，文章举例说明了他是如何解决一些房屋问题。可知，C选项“绿色家居：更节能”最符合文章标题。故选C。
51．C 52．D 53．C 54．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了罗马斗兽场建于大约两千年前，在14世纪的一场地震中幸存下来，大部分150多英尺高的建筑仍然屹立不倒。它见证了巨大建筑和罗马帝国的兴衰。为什么古代建筑能经受住时间的考验，而许多现代建筑在几十年后就倒塌了？科学家认为，古罗马人使用了一种特殊的混凝土，这可能是它超长存在的原因。
51．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Scientists believe the ancient Romans used a specific concrete which may account for its super-long existence.”（科学家认为，古罗马人使用了一种特殊的混凝土，这可能是它超长存在的原因。）可知，罗马斗兽场还能存在的原因是它含有一种特殊的材料。故选C项。
52．细节理解题。根据第二段中“A team of researchers recently discovered a magical power of the Roman concrete: self-healing. And the key actually lies in the tiny pieces of limestone.”（一组研究人员最近发现了罗马混凝土的神奇力量：自我修复。关键就在那些细小的石灰岩中。）可知，石灰石的功能是使建筑能够自我修复。故选D项。
53．词义猜测题。根据第三段中“Quicklime reacted with water and produced heat that set up a chemical foundation to strengthen the building material.”（生石灰与水发生反应并产生热量，从而建立起化学基础来强化建筑材料。）以及划线单词句中的Meanwhile，可知，划线单词it指的就是上文提到的生石灰。故选C项。
54．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We had to kind of figure out how they did it so that we can make better materials—and then, you know, in turn, be better guards of our environment.”（我们必须弄清楚他们是如何做到的，这样我们才能制造出更好的材料，然后，你知道，反过来，更好地保护我们的环境。）可知，从Ainissa Ramirez的话中可以推断出罗马人的智慧为环保建筑提供了启示。故选C项。
55．B 56．A 57．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了几款为父亲节准备的礼物。
55．细节理解题。根据MerryTime Modern Set中“Your dad will surely enjoy having guests with this set on the table.”（你爸爸一定会喜欢有客人在餐桌上摆这套餐具的。）可知，父亲用来招待朋友的礼物是欢乐时光现代套装。故选B项。
56．细节理解题。根据Thermocare Blanket中“Temperature can be shown on a small digital screen and stay at a certain level.”（温度可以显示在一个小的数字屏幕上，并保持在一定的水平。）、MerryTime Modern Set中“This decent 14-piece tea set, including an electric teapot, six cups, six plates and a metal storage stand, will help host a proper high tea event.”（这套像样的14件茶具，包括一个电茶壶、6个杯子、6个盘子和一个金属储物架，将有助于举办适当的下午茶活动。）、CATCH: 3 Classics中“This stylish wireless charging stand features a 10W output so that your dad can charge devices quickly and easily—just place the devices on the stand and press the button to start charging.”（这款时尚的无线充电支架具有10W的输出功率，因此您的父亲可以快速轻松地为设备充电-只需将设备放在支架上并按下按钮即可开始充电。）和Bonding Lamp中“These electric devices are a great way to keep your loved ones close by, no matter where they are.”（这些电子设备是让你爱的人留在身边的好方法，不管他们在哪里。他们也有助于弥合你们之间的隔阂。）可知，这四种礼物的共同之处是它们靠电工作。故选A项。
57．推理判断题。根据文章大意以及第一段“Fathers are the best. Sometimes dads can be hard to shop for—as it feels like they have everything. But surely they are missing out on something and that’s exactly where our list of extraordinary gifts comes in.”（父亲是最好的。有时候给爸爸买礼物很难，因为感觉他们什么都有。但他们肯定错过了一些东西，这正是我们列出非凡天赋的原因。）可推知，这篇文章的读者是一个正在为父亲节浏览网页的女儿。故选D项。
58．D 59．D 60．B

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2023年澳大利亚最令人兴奋的美食节之一——品尝澳大利亚2023。
58．细节理解题。根据文章表格中Invited chefs部分的“Heidi Bjerkan from Norway; James Lowe from the UK; Duncan Welgemoed from Fancy Sydney Restaurant(来自挪威的Heidi Bjerkan；来自英国的James Lowe；以及来自Fancy Sydney餐厅的Duncan Welgemoed。)”可知，特邀厨师中来自澳大利亚本土的厨师是Duncan Welgemoed。故选D。
59．细节理解题。根据Unique events部分第四段“Tasting Australia with Adam Ship, with the sight of native plants and opportunity to taste some of the flavors and ingredients found in the Kennedy Garden. You can enjoy the cooking experience under the guidance of our top chef.(与Adam Ship一起品尝澳大利亚，欣赏当地植物，并有机会品尝Kennedy Garden的一些风味和食材。您可以在我们的顶级厨师的指导下享受烹饪体验。)”可知，在“Tasting Australia with Adam Ship”活动中，你可以亲自烹饪食物。故选D。
60．细节理解题。根据Bonus for ticket holders部分中的“A free trip to Kangaroo Island.(袋鼠岛免费游。)”可知，持票人可以获得一次免费的游览。故选B。
61．A 62．D 63．B

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了大卫·阿滕伯勒爵士有着60多年的电视生涯，被称为“自然纪录片之父”，他极大地影响了我们看待自然的方式。
61．细节理解题。根据第二段中“As a nature lover, Attenborough built an impressive fossil collection at seven. Later, he set about creating shows such as Adventures series. After a huge success of his broadcasting career, he became the controller of BBC-2 in 1965. But soon Attenborough began to explore nature wholeheartedly and started the Natural History series, Life.”（作为一个热爱自然的人，阿滕伯勒七岁时就收集了大量的化石。后来，他开始创作《冒险》系列等节目。在他的广播事业取得巨大成功后，他于1965年成为BBC-2的主管。但很快，阿滕伯勒开始全心全意地探索自然，并开始了自然历史系列《生命》）可知，对大自然的兴趣让阿滕伯勒执着于拍摄这部自然纪录片。故选A项。
62．词义猜测题。根据划线单词句中的“He explains that if the temperature of our oceans continues to rise, the reef could be gone within years, and this would spell a global disaster”（他解释说，如果我们的海洋温度继续上升，珊瑚礁可能会在几年内消失，这将spell一场全球性的灾难）可知，海洋温度的继续上升，和珊瑚礁的消失表明这将是一场全球灾难。由此猜测，划线词spell意为“暗示，表明”，与indicate同义。故选D项。
63．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Despite entering his nineties, Attenborough doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. “You’re never tired of the natural world. Putting your feet up is all very well, but it’s very boring, isn’t it?””（尽管已经九十多岁了，但阿滕伯勒并不打算很快退休。“你永远不会对自然界感到厌倦。把你的脚翘起来是很好，但是很无聊，不是吗？”）可知，从文章中我们可以推断出阿滕伯勒他的生活和事业密不可分。故选B项。
64．C 65．B 66．C 67．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是中国向绿色发展模式转型，给国内外的可持续发展做出很大的贡献。
64．细节理解题。根据首段中的“As China is transitioning(转变)towards a greener development mode, low-carbon industries in the country have been boosting in recent years, which has led to more business opportunities for companies worldwide.(随着中国向绿色发展模式转型，近年来，中国的低碳产业一直在蓬勃发展，这为世界各地的公司带来了更多的商机。)”以及第二段中列举的中国新能源汽车产业的发展情况可知，中国正朝着绿色发展模式转型。故选C项。
65．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Globally, it is also helping other countries to sustain green growth.(在全球范围内，中国也在帮助其他国家维持绿色增长。)”和“While noting that many solar panels and batteries being used in Africa are of Chinese origin, Mathur stressed China’s involvement and huge potential in terms of realizing Africa’s seeking for solar energy development.(马图尔指出，非洲使用的许多太阳能电池板和电池都来自中国，同时强调了中国在实现非洲太阳能发展方面的参与和巨大潜力。)”可知，中国在国外帮助其他国家维持绿色增长，进而列举帮助非洲实现寻求太阳能发展，由此可知，中国帮助非洲促进绿色发展。故选B项。
66．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“While boosting development, maintaining biological diversity(生物多样性)is also important. For example, many tunnels were extended and roads are replaced by bridges to protect elephant habitats in the construction of the China-Laos Railway.(在促进发展的同时，维护生物多样性也很重要。例如，在中老铁路建设中，许多隧道被延长，道路被桥梁取代，以保护大象的栖息地。)”可知，在促进绿色发展的同时，保持生物多样性是很重要，进而举例，说明如何做到保护生物多样性的，由此可知，举例是为了说明中国在保护生物多样性方面做出的努力。故选C项。
67．推理判断题。根据尾段中的“The contribution of China’s green development to global sustainable development cannot be ignored, and it also sets an example for other countries’ green development(中国绿色发展对全球可持续发展的贡献不容忽视，也为世界各国绿色发展树立了榜样)”以及“China’s experience in green development is worth learning from.(中国的绿色发展经验值得借鉴。)”可知，中国的绿色发展为其他国家的绿色发展做出榜样，中国的绿色发展经验值得学习，由此可知，中国是其他国家学习的榜样。故选C项。
68．D 69．B 70．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了都江堰市的几处名胜古迹，包括都江堰灌溉系统，二王庙，伏龙观和安澜索桥。
68．细节理解题。根据Dujiangyan Irrigation (灌溉) System(都江堰灌溉系统)部分中的“Dujiangyan water conservancy (保护) project makes full use of local geographical conditions of high northwest and low southeast(都江堰水利工程充分利用西北高、东南低的地理条件)”可知，都江堰水利工程主要由靠地理条件建成的。故选D。
69．细节理解题。根据Two Kings Temple(二王庙)部分中的“In the main hall, there is the statue of Li Bing and his son and there was water conservancy quotes, poet inscriptions (题词) and so on.(大厅里有李冰父子的塑像，还有水利引文、诗人题词等)”和Fulong Temple(伏龙观)部分中的“In the middle of front hall there is Li Bing stone figure carved in the Eastern Han.(在前厅的中央，有一尊东汉时期的李冰石像)”可知，二王庙和伏龙观的相似之处在于它们都有李冰的雕像。故选B。
70．细节理解题。根据Anlan Suspension Bridge(安澜索桥)部分中的“It is located in Dujiangyan Fish Mouth, known as the one of the five bridges of ancient China(它位于都江堰鱼嘴，是中国古代五大桥梁之一)”可知，安澜索桥是中国古代五大桥梁之一。故选D。
71．A 72．D 73．B 74．A

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者分享的一个帮助陌生人的故事。
71．细节理解题。根据第二段的“I offered to drive him and he gratefully accepted.(我提出开车送他，他感激地接受了。)”可知，作者是通过送那位老人一程来帮助老人的，故选A。
72．细节理解题。根据第二段的“We had a lovely chat on the way and I learned some of his history and the fact that he was 87 and heading to the hospital where his only daughter stayed.  His daughter had mental disability.(我们在路上聊得很愉快，我了解了他的一些病史，也知道他87岁了，正在前往他唯一女儿所在的医院。他的女儿有精神障碍。)”可知，老人要去看看他有精神障碍的女儿。故选D。
73．推理判断题。根据第二段的“I asked where he was going and it turned out that he was heading to the same town as I was, just a 15-minute drive away.  I offered to drive him and he gratefully accepted.(我问他要去哪里，结果他和我去的是同一个城镇，只有15分钟的车程。我提出开车送他，他感激地接受了。)”可知，作者主动提出载那位老人，因此作者是热心肠的，即warm-hearted，故选B。
74．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“As I made my way back to my car, I totally lost control of my emotions and cried like a baby. I was very glad to be able to help him in some way.(当我回到车里的时候，我完全失去了控制，哭得像个婴儿。我很高兴能在某种程度上帮助他。)”可知，作者高兴地哭是因为他的行为对那位老人产生了影响。故选A。