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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues (场地).The following places may have a way out. There’s no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. It’s built right in!
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage
415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and roll twist for each of our guests.
Business Expo Center
1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
The Business Expo Center is Orange County’s premier event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We won’t charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of El Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a vintage feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our service, reservations are needed.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068
Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and beverages must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee.
21. What can you do in Business Expo Center?
A. Enjoy free parking. B. Bring in outside wine.
C. Experience a rock and roll twist. D. See some automobile collections.
22. Which venue do you need to book in advance?
A. Business Expo Center B. Yamashiro Hollywood
C. Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage D. Automobile Driving Museum
23. What do the four venues have in common?
A. They offer optional places. B. They are open to special events.
C. They are located in the same state. D. They enjoy convenient transportation.
答案：.A.D;.B
解析：21.细节理解题.根据文章第三段,We won't charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.我们不会向客户收取现场停车费,同时会提供高速Wi-Fi.可知,在商务会展中心,你可以享受免费停车,结合选项,故选A.
22.推理判断题.根据文章Automobile Driving Museum介绍内容, To better our service, reservations are needed.为了更好地服务,我们需要提前预定.结合选项,故选D.
23.推理判断题.根据文章第一段,Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues (场地).The following places may have a way out. There's no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. 周年纪念日、婚礼和聚会等场合都需要特殊活动场所.以下几个地方可能就能有这些作用.不需要花钱在特殊活动场所营造气氛.可知,文章中提到的几个地方的共同点就是他们可以为特殊事情提供场所,结合选项,故选B.

B
It has always been thought that when it comes to tornadoes, the most peaceful place is the centre: the eye of the storm. But a photo taken this week in the small Canadian town of Three Hills, Alberta, suggests that there is perhaps no place more peaceful than inside the calm mind of Theunis Wessels.
It all started when Mr Wessels’ wife, Cecilia, was warned by their nine-year-old daughter that he was cutting grass in their yard when a violent tornado appeared in the distance. When her husband refused to come inside, saying it was moving away from them, Mrs Wessels took a photo to show her parents the storm. The photo, which has been shared widely on social media, is a masterclass in calmness.
In it, the sockless Mr Wessels, dressed casually in summer shorts and sunglasses, is seen never being upset by the disastrous column of cloud. “I took the picture just to show my mum and dad in South Africa, ‘Look, there’s a tornado,’ and now everyone is like, Why is your husband cutting the grass?” Cecilia told the Times Colonist.
When asked later about the tornado’s approach to him, Mr Wessels responded, “I was keeping an eye on it,” seeming as cool as his gardening style and attracting more than a little respect. “Alberta, Canada,” wrote one admiring Twitter user, “where men face the elements and do what needs to be done.” A writer for Esquire magazine struck a pensive note: “I can understand Theunis,” Peter Wade admitted, “sometimes when the world is raging outside, the only thing you can do is keep your small area of it.”
24. How is Paragraph one developed?
A. By listing theories. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing causes. D. By making comparisons.
25. Why did Cecilia take the photo?
A. To post it on social media. B. To record her husband’s heroic act.
C. To inform her parents of the tornado. D. To prove what is the most peaceful place.
26. Which may make Mr. Wessels respected?
A. His way of gardening. B. His calmness in the face of a tornado.
C. His bravery in fighting the tornado. D. His rich knowledge about tornado.
27. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. A man ignored a tornado in Canada.
B. There are some features of tornado in Canada.
C. A man survived surprisingly from a tornado.
D. A picture caused heated discussions.
【答案】24-27 DCBA
【语篇解读】这是一篇新闻报道。主要说明了一张加拿大男子Theunis Wessels平静注视龙卷风的照片在社交媒体上广为流传，堪称“冷静”的大师之作。文章主要解释了这张照片背后的事情经过，以及Wessels先生本人对此的看法。
24. D 推理判断题。根据第一段“It has always been thought that when it comes to tornadoes, the most peaceful place is the centre: the eye of the storm. But a photo taken this week in the small Canadian town of Three Hills, Alberta, suggests that there is perhaps no place more peaceful than inside the calm mind of Theunis Wessels.”可知人们一直认为，当遇到龙卷风时，最平静的地方是中心：风暴眼。但本周在加拿大阿尔伯塔省三山镇拍摄的一张照片表明，也许没有什么地方比在Theunis Wessels平静的内心更平静了。由此可推知，第一段是通过比较展开的。故选D。
25. C 细节理解题。根据第二段中“It all started when Mr Wessels’ wife, Cecilia, was warned by their nine-year-old daughter that he was cutting grass in their yard when a violent tornado appeared in the distance. When her husband refused to come inside, saying it was moving away from them, Mrs Wessels took a photo to show her parents the storm. ”可知这一切都始于当时Wessels先生的妻子Cecilia，被9岁的女儿警告说爸爸他在院子里割草时，远处出现了猛烈的龙卷风。当她的丈夫拒绝进屋，说它正在远离他们时，Wessels夫人拍了一张照片给父母看风暴。由此可知，Cecilia拍这张照片是为了通知她的父母有龙卷风。故选C。
26. B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“When asked later about the tornado’s approach to him, Mr Wessels responded, ‘I was keeping an eye on it,’ seeming as cool as his gardening style and attracting more than a little respect.”可知当被问及龙卷风将靠近他时的感受时，Wessels先生回答说：“我一直在关注着它。”他看上去就像他的园艺风格一样冷静，让人肃然起敬。由此可知，B选项“面对龙卷风，他表现得镇定自若” 可能会让Wessels先生受到尊重。故选B。
27. A 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“But a photo taken this week in the small Canadian town of Three Hills, Alberta, suggests that there is perhaps no place more peaceful than inside the calm mind of Theunis Wessels.”可知但本周在加拿大阿尔伯塔省三山镇拍摄的一张照片表明，也许没有什么地方比在Theunis Wessels平静的内心更平静了。结合文章主要说明了一张加拿大男子Theunis Wessels平静注视龙卷风的照片在社交媒体上广为流传，堪称“冷静”的大师之作。解释了这张照片背后的事情经过，以及Wessels先生本人对此的看法。由此可知，这篇文章的主旨是一名男子无视加拿大的龙卷风。故选A。





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第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Tired of your summer break? Here comes a list of best sellers on Amazon.com
Born a Crime
By Noah Trevor
Born a Crime is the story of a naughty young boy in South Africa, who grows into a restless young man, the author of the book, as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless and religious mother. “Don't cry, Trevor. Trevor, listen. Listen to me. Listen.” “My child, you must look on the bright side.” It was Mother's faith and positive attitude that shaped the young man.
How It Feels to Float
By Helaia Fox
If you're looking for a moving story that explores themes of mental illness, grief (悲痛), and love, pick up a copy of How It Feels to Float and follow Biz as she comes of age. This moving novel will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Two Can Keep a Secret
By Karen M. MeManus
Put on your crime-solving cap and get swept away in this thriller about a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders. As threats and clues pile up, you’ll be burning the midnight oil trying to finish the book before dawn.
Dune
By Frank Herbert
If the Star Wars movies have made you fall in love with the space opera, eventually you're going to read Frank Herbert's most famous creation. The story of centuries-old political plotting — about warring factions (派系) battling over control of the extremely valuable planet Arrakis — is a classic and remains a wonderful introduction to the larger, more complex world of science fiction just beyond the Star Wars trilogies.
21. Which books are about growth?
A. How It Feels to Float and Two Can Keep a Secret.
B. Born a Crime and How It Feels to Float.
C. Two Can Keep a Secret and Dune.
D. How It Feels to Float and Dune.
22. What is Two Can Keep a Secret mainly about?
A. Challenges of growing up.
B. A girl's space adventures.
C. battling for control of another planet.
D. The murders remaining to be settled.
23. What kind of book is Dune?
A. A love story. B. A science-fiction story. C. An autobiography. D. A fairy tale.
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B
【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了亚马逊网站畅销的几本书。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。由Born a Crime下的“Born a Crime is the story of a naughty young boy in South Africa, who grows into a restless young man, the author of the book, as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist.”（《天生罪犯》讲述的是南非一个淘气的小男孩成长为一个躁动不安的年轻人的故事，作为这本书的作者，他努力在一个他不应该存在的世界里找到自己。），How It Feels to Float下的“If you're looking for a moving story that explores themes of mental illness, grief (悲痛), and love, pick up a copy of How It Feels to Float and follow Biz as she comes of age.”（如果你正在寻找一个感人的故事，探讨精神疾病、悲伤和爱的主题，那就拿起一本《漂泊的感觉》吧，跟着比兹长大。），Two Can Keep a Secret下的“Put on your crime-solving cap and get swept away in this thriller about a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders.”（戴上你的破案帽，在这部关于一个女孩，一个男孩，和一连串未解的谋杀案的惊悚中一网打尽。），Dune下的“The story of centuries-old political plotting — about warring factions (派系) battling over control of the extremely valuable planet Arrakis — is a classic and remains a wonderful introduction to the larger, more complex world of science fiction just beyond the Star Wars trilogies.”（这部有着数百年历史的政治阴谋故事，讲述了交战派系争夺对极为宝贵的阿拉基斯星球的控制权的故事，是一部经典之作，也是对《星球大战》三部曲之外更大、更复杂的科幻世界的精彩介绍。），可知Born a Crime和How It Feels to Float是关于成长的书籍。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。由Two Can Keep a Secret下的“Put on your crime-solving cap and get swept away in this thriller about a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders.”（戴上你的破案帽，在这部关于一个女孩，一个男孩，和一连串未解的谋杀案的惊悚中一网打尽。），可知谋杀案还未解决，说明Two Can Keep a Secret主要关于还未破案的谋杀案的故事。故选D项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由Dune下的“The story of centuries-old political plotting — about warring factions (派系) battling over control of the extremely valuable planet Arrakis — is a classic and remains a wonderful introduction to the larger, more complex world of science fiction just beyond the Star Wars trilogies.”（这部有着数百年历史的政治阴谋故事，讲述了交战派系争夺对极为宝贵的阿拉基斯星球的控制权的故事，是一部经典之作，也是对《星球大战》三部曲之外更大、更复杂的科幻世界的精彩介绍。），可知Dune是对《星球大战》三部曲之外更大、更复杂的科幻世界的精彩介绍，说明Dune是科幻故事。故选B项。

B
One day when I was 12，my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library，and borrow at least one book for the summer.This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read.
In the library，I found my way into the “Children's Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random.The cover of a book caught my eye.It presented a picture of a beagle.I had recently had a beagle，the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child.He was my secret sharer，but one morning，he was gone，given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him.I never forgot my beagle.
There on the book's cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog.I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover.My eyes ran across the title，Amos，the Beagle with a Plan.Unknowingly，I had read the title.Without opening the book，I borrowed it from the library for the summer.
Under the shade of a bush，I started to read about Amos.I read very，very slowly with difficulty.Though pages were turned slowly，I got the main idea of the story about a dog who，like mine，had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home.That dog was my dog，and I was the little boy in the book.At the end of the story，my mind continued the final scene of reunion，on and on，until my own lost dog and I were，in my mind，running together.
My mother's call returned me to the real world.I suddenly realized something: I had read a book，and I had loved reading that book.Everyone knew I could not read.But I had read it.Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.
I never told my mother about my “miraculous”(奇迹般地)experience that summer，but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year.And years later，she was proud that her son had read thousands of books，was awarded a PhD in literature，and authored his own books，articles，poetry and fiction.The power of the words has held.
24. The author's mother told him to borrow a book in order to ________.
A．encourage him to do more walking
B．let him spend a meaningful summer
C．help cure him of his reading problem
D．make him learn more about weapons
25. The book caught the author's eye because ________.
A．it reminded him of his own dog
B．he found its title easy to understand
C．it contained pretty pictures of animals
D．he liked children's stories very much
26. Why could the author manage to read the book through?
A．He was forced by his mother to read it.
B．He identified with the story in the book.
C．The book told the story of his pet dog.
D．The happy ending of the story attracted him.
27．Which one could be the best title of the passage?
A．My Passion for Reading
B．Mum's Strict Order
C．Reunion with My Beagle
D．The Charm of a Book
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27.D
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了原本阅读有困难的作者通过读一本与自己有着相同经历的书而让自己的阅读水平有了很大的提高，克服阅读障碍并最终有所成就的故事。
24. C. 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read.”可知，妈妈让作者去图书馆借书是为了解决他的阅读障碍，故C项正确。
25. A. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It presented a picture of a beagle.I had recently had a beagle，the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child.”可知，这本书之所以吸引作者的眼球是因为这本书的封面上有一只小猎犬，这只小猎犬和作者小时候养的狗一样，故A项正确。
26. B　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“That dog was my dog，and I was the little boy in the book.At the end of the story，my mind continued the final scene of reunion，on and on，until my own lost dog and I were，in my mind，running together.”可知，作者和自己的小猎犬的故事与书中的故事有着相似的经历，这吸引他读完这本书，故B项正确。
27. D　主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了原本阅读有困难的作者通过读一本与自己有着相同经历的书而让自己的阅读水平有了很大的提高，正是因为这本书的魅力才让作者克服了阅读障碍，最终有所成就。故D项作标题最能概括全文内容。




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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
A walking tour in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park covers about 41square miles with dozens of mountain peaks. More than 250 species of birds will delight your senses and more than 900 types of wildflowers will keep you marveling at their beauty.
Your Colorado walking tour officially begins. To ensure that you arrive on time we strongly suggest that you arrive one day before the departure date.
Day 1 The trip begins at 1: 00 p. m. Travel by bus to Rocky Mountain National Park. Check in our accommodations, enjoy a fresh lunch and head into the park for our first hike.
Day 2 During today’s hike we will cover 3.8 miles. We’ll stop to enjoy both “The Pool” and Fern Falls on our way to Fern Lake. You’ll enjoy every minute of today’s hike and then spend a relaxing evening in the town of Estes Park.
Day 3 Glacier Gorge the main section of the Park, has some of the most beautiful attractions in the Park. Today we’ll push our boots up the trail to Black Lake, about 4.7 miles. With views of Longs Peak, we’ll hike past a major waterfall and several smaller lakes before arriving at Black Lake.
Day 4 Today we’ll head to Wild Basin, southeast of the main park area, for a hike to Ouzel Lake. Wild Basin traverses(穿过) through Aspen forest past rushing streams, to a high mountain lake where we will enjoy a picnic lunch.
Day 5 The Flat Top Mountain area will delight your senses with thick forests and meadows of abundant wildflowers. Our feet will carry us for about 8.8 miles.
Day 6 Catch the Estes Park Shuttle to Denver International Airport or continue on your own to other adventures!
21. Where will people sleep on the second day?
A. By Black Lake. B. By Fern Lake.
C. On Flat Top Mountain. D. In the town of Estes Park.
22. When will people hike in Glacier Gorge?
A. Day 1. B. Day 2. C. Day 3. D. Day 4.
23. What can people enjoy in the Flat Top Mountain area?
A. Lots of flowers. B. Major waterfall.
C. Rushing streams. D. A lake.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
【解析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了科罗拉多州落基山国家公园徒步旅行的日程安排。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Day 2这一段最后一句“You’ll enjoy every minute of today’s hike and then spend a relaxing evening in the town of Estes Park.”（您将享受今天徒步旅行的每一分钟，然后在埃斯蒂斯公园度过一个轻松的夜晚）可知，人们第二天会睡在埃斯蒂斯公园。故选D项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Day 3这一段第一句“Glacier Gorge, the main section of the Park, has some of the most beautiful attractions in the Park, Today we’ll push our boots up the trail to Black Lake.”（冰川峡谷是公园的主要部分，有一些最美丽的景点，今天我们将沿着这条小路来到黑湖。）可知，人们第三天去冰川峡谷徒步旅行。故选C项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Day 5这一段第一句“The Flat Top Mountain area will delight your senses with thick forests and meadows of abundant wildflowers.”（平顶山区茂密的森林和长满野花的草地会让你的感官愉悦）可知，在平顶山区人们能观赏到很多野花。故选A项。

B
Many of us would like to spend all of our time helping dogs in need, but it can be hard to carve out that kind of time. Well, one man, Eugene Bostick, decided that when he retired, he would devote the rest of his life to helping homeless dogs feel loved.
Eugene Bostick was fortunate enough to be able to retire at the ripe age of 65 after working his entire life on his farm. His farm was located at the end of a dead end street, and he noticed that people would, unfortunately, abandon their dogs on the farm.
Eugene refused to see these pets suffering, and he quickly picked up these abandoned dogs, giving them food and taking them to the vet’s(兽医诊所) to make sure they were spayed or neutered(阉割)．
Eugene’s farm has all kinds of animals, such as horses and goats, so these dogs have plenty of other animals to play with.
Over the last 20 years, Eugene has shown his kindness by taking on these abandoned pets, but he has also seen the chance to offer them a bit of adventure. After spotting a neighbor transporting rocks behind his tractor using barrels, he realized he could do the same for his dogs. Eugene got to work to make his own train, and added some pleasant pillows so his furry friends could travel in comfort. The dogs quickly got on the barrel train, and together, they spent hours traveling around town and through the forests nearby.
After they were spotted around town, one neighbor took a picture of Eugene that went viral, and a GoFundMe page was started that gained plenty of donations. Eugene was amazed by everyone’s generosity, and was happy to see others help these abandoned animals feel loved. Eugene will continue to care for his dogs, and we should all follow his lead!
24. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Eugene wished to retire ahead of time to care for homeless dogs.
B. People would race to the farm to pick up homeless dogs.
C. Eugene and the vet took in many abandoned dogs together.
D. Eugene’s idea for the barrel train was inspired by his neighbor.
25. What’s people’s attitude to Eugene’s act?
A. Supportive. 　　　 B. Unconcerned.
C. Doubtful. D. Astonished.
26. Which words can be used to describe Eugene?
A. Serious and hardworking. B. Caring and adventurous.
C. Rich and generous. D. Playful and childish.
27. What can be the best title for this passage?
A. A Retired Man’s Life B. Lucky Dogs
C. A Train For Homeless Dogs D. How To Help Homeless Dogs
答案与解析 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了 Eugene二十年如一日地收养被人遗弃的狗，并给予这些狗爱和舒适的生活。他甚至还制作了一辆水桶火车带着狗四处旅行，他的善举也启发更多的人加入到关爱动物的行列中。
24. 答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第五段中的“After spotting a neighbor transporting rocks behind his tractor using barrels, he realized he could do the same for his dogs. Eugene got to work to make his own train”可知，Eugene 制作水桶火车的灵感源自邻居的做法，故选D项。
25. 答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“a GoFundMe page was started that gained plenty of donations ... was happy to see others help these abandoned animals feel loved”可知，人们对于Eugene的善举持支持的态度，故A项正确。
26. 答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Over the last 20 years, Eugene has shown his kindness by taking on these abandoned pets, but he has also seen the chance to offer them a bit of adventure”可知，Eugene 是一个体贴又有冒险精神的人，故选B项。
27. 答案　C
解析　标题归纳题。结合文章大意可知，本文主要讲述了 Eugene二十年如一日地收养被人遗弃的狗，他甚至还制作了一辆小火车带着狗四处旅行，这种场景后来使人们捐款，加入到关爱动物的行列中，故C项最适合作整篇文章的标题。



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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Hear Clear Go Rechargeable Digital Hearing Aid is a popular member of our rechargeable hearing aid family for a good reason: it combines great performance with incredible value! This hearing aid features advanced third-generation digital technology at an unbelievably affordable price. The Go is packed with the same key technologies that all high-end digital hearing aids share while leaving out the extra fancy bells and whistles that increase costs and require expensive adjustments. With the Go, you’ll hear clearly while saving a lot of money.
With the Go’s included charging station, you won’t have to keep buying and replacing tiny hearing aid batteries! You’ll love the lightweight design. The Go is pre-programmed for most moderate to significant hearing losses — no costly professional adjustments needed. They are shipped directly to you and will help you hear better right out of the box!
You can spend thousands for an expensive hearing aid, or you can spend just $239 for a hearing aid that is great for most hearing losses (only $199 each when you buy a pair — hear up to 3 times better than wearing just one). We are so sure you will love your hearing aids. We offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee — Risk Free if you are not satisfied for any reason. No costly professional appointments needed! With our free telecare, you can call our friendly and caring staff from the comfort and safety of your home to discuss your hearing care.
21. What do we know about the Go?
A. Its price is unbelievably low. B. It features fancy bells and whistles.
C. It includes charging station and batteries. D. It needs expensive professional adjustments.
22. How much should you pay to buy a pair?
A. $239. B. $478. C. $199. D. $398.
23. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A magazine. B. A research paper.
C. A travel brochure. D. A scientific journal.
答案： 21 -23 . CDA
【解析】这是一篇广告。作者在文中向读者介绍了the Hear Clear Go数码助听器的特点，价格和售后服务。
【21题详解】C细节理解题。文章第二段中“With the Go’s included charging station, you won’t have to keep buying and replacing tiny hearing aid batteries! You’ll love the lightweight design. ”由此可知，关于the Go我们知道它包含充电站和电池。故选C。
【22题详解】D推理判断题。根据第三段中“only $199 each when you buy a pair - hear up to 3 times better than wearing just one ”可知，买一副耳机需要支付199×2=398。故选D。
【23题详解】A考察文章出处。本文是一篇广告，可能出自杂志。故选A。

B
About 20 years ago, I moved to Woodland Hills to take a job in a small hospital's emergency department. No one wanted to work on New Year's Eve, so the shift went to me. I kissed my family goodbye and went off to spend the night in the hospital. It was a thankless job.
At 9 p.m., the ambulance brought in a man in his 60s who was having a heart attack. His face was pale, and he was frightened. The whole night I did my best to save his life. Before I left in the morning to spend New Year with my family, I stopped by to see how he was doing. It was still tough, but he had survived the night and was sleeping.
The following year I got New Year's Eve duty again. At 9 p.m. sharp, the ward clerk told me there was a couple who wanted to speak with me. When I approached them, the man introduced himself as Mr. Lee and said, "You probably don't remember me, but last New Year Eve you saved my life. Thank you for the year you gave me." He and his wife hugged me, handed me a small gift, and left.
The following year a new doctor had joined the group, but I wanted to see if Mr. and Mrs. Lee would return. This time, I volunteered for the shift. I kept an eye on the door. Once again, at exactly 9 p.m., the Lees appeared, carrying a warmly wrapped bundle. It was their new grandchild. Mr. Lee, his family and I spent 13 New Year's Eves together. In the later years the staff all knew about the story and would work to give me time with him in the break room, where we spent a half-hour each New Year's Eve.
The last year I saw him, he brought me a gift. I carefully opened the package and found a crystal (水晶) bell inside. It was engraved (镌刻) with a single word: Friendship. Now, my family, friends and I ring that bell every New Year's Eve at exactly 9 p.m. and offer our best wishes to the man who we won't forget.
24.Why was working on New Year's Eve considered as "a thankless job"?
A.Most patients were seriously ill. B.Patients refused to express thanks.
C.Doctors had nothing to do on that day. D.Doctors couldn't get praise for the hard job.
25.How was Mr. Lee when the author left the hospital the next morning?
A.He was really angry with her. B.He was still in a state of danger.
C.He got ready to leave the hospital. D.He recovered from his heart attack.
26.According to the passage, the author formed a habit of _________.
A.celebrating New Year's Eve with her family
B.giving New Year gifts to the hospital staff
C.spending New Year's Eve with Mr. Lee in hospital
D.ringing the bell for patients in the emergency department
27.Why does the author ring the bell on New Year's Eve?
A.To honor her working experience. B.To tell kids the traditional custom.
C.To show the beginning of the holiday. D.To remember an old friend of hers.
答案：24~27..DBCD
解析：24细节理解题。根据文章内容并且结合实际可推知,在除夕夜需要值班,这是一件吃力不讨好的工作,所以选D项。
25.细节理解题。根据第二段中的"It was still tough, but he had survived the night and was sleeping."可知,Mr.Lee的情况还是不乐观的,所以选B项。
26.推理判断题。根据第四段中的"Mr. Lee, his family and I spent 13 New Year's Eves together."可知,14年来作者与李先生一家都在医院庆祝新年的到来,这成了一种习惯,所以选C项。
27.推理判断题。根据第五段中的"Now, my family, friends and I ring that bell every New Year's Eve at exactly 9 p.m. and offer our best wishes to the man who we won't forget."可知,他们敲那个钟就是为了纪念Mr. Lee,所以选D项。




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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four Inspiring Movies
 Forrest Gump(1992)
Forrest Gump(Tom Hanks) is a simple man with a low IQ but good intentions. This movie follows the fictional story in which the simple man makes his way through some of the more turbulent(动荡的)times from the 1960s through 1980s. This film took home six Oscars, inspired a "Weird Al" song, and proves that a big heart is the most important thing.
It's a Wonderful Life(1946)
No movie list would be complete without a nod to the past. Let's go with this Christmas classic, about a man with serious financial troubles who intends to commit suicide(自杀)by jumping off a bridge. His guardian angel Clarence Odbody stops him and tells him what life would have been like for those close to him had he never been born. Realizing how much he means to others, he rushes back home and all sorts of happy, inspirational, Christmassy things happen.
Dead Poet's Society(1990)
John Keating(Robin Williams)is a high school English literature teacher at a famous all﹣male boarding school who gets into trouble with the school administration after encouraging his students to challenge authority and think for themselves. It is certainly inspirational, if not also frustratingly.
A Beautiful Mind(2001)
This movie tells the story of John Nash(Russell Crowe), a professor at Princeton, a US university, who revolutionized the field of game theory and fell into madness as a result of paranoid schizophrenia(精神分裂症). With the love and support of his family as well as the help of medical professionals, he managed to overcome his mental illness and continued to make contributions to the field of mathematics.
21.What can we know about It's a Wonderful Life?
A.It proves a big heart important. B.It has a happy ending.
C.It tells a story of friendship. D.It is famous for the leading role.
22.Which film are Robin Williams' fans more likely to watch?
A.Forrest Gump. B.It's a Wonderful Life.
C.Dead Poet's Society. D.A Beautiful Mind.
23.At the end of A Beautiful Mind, the professor _________.
A.became a famous expert in psychology
B.got his family's support for studying game theory
C.gained lots of experience in treating schizophrenia
D.defeated the disease and went on to pursue maths
答案：21.B; 22.C; 23.D
解析：21.细节理解题. 根据原文第二段"Realizing how much he means to others, he rushes back home and all sorts of happy, inspirational, Christmassy things happen.意识到自己对别人有多重要,他就匆匆赶回家,各种快乐的、鼓舞人心的、圣诞节般的事情都发生了."可知《美好的生活》它有一个幸福的结局. 故选B.
22.细节理解题. 根据原文第三段"John Keating (Robin Williams)is a high school English literature teacher.约翰•基廷(罗宾•威廉姆斯饰)是一所著名的全男性寄宿制学校的高中英语文学老师,"可知罗宾威廉姆斯的影迷更喜欢看《 死亡诗人协会》. 故选C.
23.细节理解题. 根据原文第二段"he managed to overcome his mental illness and continued to make contributions to the field of mathematics.他克服了自己的困难并继续在数学领域做出贡献."可知在《美丽心灵》的结尾教授战胜了疾病，并继续追求数学。故选D.



B
When Tom was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when Tom reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood friends. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.
These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant, the psychologist who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”
Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.
The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.
Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one’s work.”
24.What do we know about Tom?
A.He received little love from his family. B.He had few childhood friends
C.He enjoyed his career and marriage. D.He was envied by others in his childhood.
25.Vaillant’s team obtained their findings by_______________.
A.recording the boys’ effort in school B.comparing different sets of scores
C.evaluating the men’s mental health D.measuring the men’s problem solving ability
26.What does the underlined word “sharp” probably mean in Paragraph 4?
A.Clear and definite B.Quick to react
C.Having a thin edge D.Sudden and rapid
27.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.Competent adults know more about love than work.
B.Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.
C.Love brings more joy to people than work does.
D.Independence is the key to one’s success.
答案：24.C; 25.B; 26.A; 27.B
解析：24.细节理解题。根据第一段的He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier.可知,Tom对工作更满意,婚姻更幸福而且也更健康。C. He enjoyed his career and marriage.(他喜欢他的职业和婚姻)符合以上说法,故选C项。
25.细节理解题。根据第三段的Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men's mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.(在Vaillant的指导下,研究人员将男性的心理健康得分与他们的少年活动得分进行比较。兼职工作、家务、学习努力和处理问题的能力都可以加分)可知,Vaillant的研究是通过对比不同的得分来获得发现。B. comparing different sets of scores(对比不同的得分)符合以上说法,故选B项。
26.词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段的The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed.可知,这些人在孩童时期的行为和成年后的表现之间的联系是惊人的sharp。那些在童年时代参加过更多活动的人,与各种各样的人之间建立联系的可能性是其他人的两倍,获得高薪的可能性是其他人的五倍,失业的可能性比其他人小16倍。根据句意猜测划线部分的意思是“明显的”。A. Clear and definite(清晰明确的)符合以上说法,故选A项。
27.推理判断题。根据最后一段的Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. (童年活动帮助孩子发展责任、独立、自信和竞争力——这是心理健康的基础。它们还帮助人们理解人们必须合作,为共同的目标而努力。最有能力的成年人是那些知道如何做这件事的人)可推测,童年活动——心理健康的基础是成年后成功生活的必要条件。B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.(心理健康对于成年的精彩生活是必不可少的)符合以上推测,故选B项。




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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
In 1872, the first national park was set up in the US. It’s the Yellowstone National Park, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1978. Today the country is home to 59 national parks. Here is a list of some of the best received ones.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This park is a part of the Smoky Mountains. It lies at the border between the US states of North Carolina and Tennessee. It’s the country’s most visited national park. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1983. Tourists visiting the park can enjoy different activities like biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, etc.
Grand Canyon National Park
Almost every international tourist to the US visits this national park, making it the second most visited national park in the US. It lies in northwestern Arizona and is home to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1979. Covering an area of 4,920.08 square km, the park offers many activities to the visitors like driving and walking tours, hiking biking, etc.
Yosemite National Park
This national park lies in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of Northern California. It’s known for its waterfalls, mountains, lakes, and wildlife. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1984. The 3,026.87-square-km-large park is home to different animals such as black bears, red foxes, etc.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The national park lies in northeast Ohio. Set up in 2000, it offers a lot of activities like bicycling, hiking, wildlife watching, etc. The waterfalls, caves, hill, farmlands, and more make the experience of visiting the national park a memorable experience.
21. Which of the following parks is the first to become a World Heritage Site?
A.Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
B.Grand Canyon National Park.
C.Yellowstone National Park.
D.Yosemite National park
22. .What do Yosemite National Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park have in common?
A.They both have waterfalls
B.They both lie between two states.
C.They both allow visitors to hunting.
D.They both offer biking and biking activities.
23. What does the text mainly intend to introduce?
A.Standards of becoming national parks.
B.A brief history of American national parks.
C.Benefits of visiting American national parks.
D.Some most popular national parks in the US.
答案：21.C; 22.A; 23.D
解析：21.推理判断题。根据第一段可知,黄石国家公园是在1978年被列入《世界遗产名录》,美国大烟山国家公园是在1983年被列入《世界遗产名录》,大峡谷国家公园是在1979年被列入《世界遗产名录》,约塞米蒂国家公园是在1984年被列入《世界遗产名录》。因此,黄石国家公园是四个选项中最早被列入《世界遗产名录》的,故选C项。
22.推理判断题。根据Yosemite National Park中的“It’s known for its waterfalls, mountains, lakes, and wildlife.”(它以其瀑布、山脉、湖泊和野生动物而闻名。)和Cuyahoga Valley National Park中的“The waterfalls, caves, hill, farmlands, and more make the experience of visiting the national park a memorable experience.”(瀑布、洞穴、山丘、农田等使得参观国家公园成为一种难忘的经历。)可知,约塞米蒂国家公园和库雅荷加谷国家公园里都有瀑布,故选A项。
23.主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是文章第一段中的“Today the country is home to 59 national parks. Here is a list of some of the best received ones.”可知,本文主要是介绍几个最受欢迎的美国国家公园,故选D项。

B
Isaac Newton is one of the greatest geniuses in history, though in his younger years, nobody would have guessed that he would grow up to become one of the world’s most brilliant minds.
He was born prematurely (早产) and quite small. He hated his step family. He went to a school that did not teach mathematics, and then later he was removed. His mother was widowed twice. She urged him to become a farmer, and he hated that too. He was a working student in college, doing odd jobs to pay for his education. And he graduated from Cambridge without honors.
He didn’t look outstanding at all, and neither was his story. But his mind saw more complex, and fascinating stories in the concepts of mathematics and physics. His plain life did not bother him at all.
Though he went through his Cambridge years with barely any honors, the inside of his study was found to have some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in physics and mathematics. He went on to discover many of his famous theories, including the generalized binomial theorem, power series, and infinite sums. He also observed the way light is refracted ( 折 射 ) by lenses and developed his own Newtonian telescope. Through his discovery of the Laws of Universal Gravitation and Laws of Motion, the field of physics was forever transformed.
If there was anything constant about the life of Isaac Newton, it wasn’t merely that his brain was large，but that it was continuously filled with wonder. Isaac Newton’s life was brilliant, not because of his wondrous adventures, but because he saw wonder in everything- from the minute details of mathematical philosophy, to how the world works. Truly, there is nothing boring or ordinary about a mind that seeks adventure in all things.
24. Which word can describe Issac Newton as a young man?
A Ordinary. B. Diligent. C. Happy. D. Intelligent.
25. What can we infer about Issac Newton from the third paragraph?
A. His life experience was extraordinary. B. He had a gift for math and physics.
C. He was good at making up stories. D. He didn’t care about his grades at school.
26. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 5?
A. Newton’s life was full of adventures. B. Nothing Is impossible to a willing heart.
C. A brain good at discovery is never boring. D. Newton had a brain larger than any other’s.
27. What can be the best title of this text?
A. The Achievements of Isaac Newton B. The Brilliant Life of Isaac Newton
C. Interest Is the Best Secret of Success D. Hard Work Makes up for Lack of Intelligence
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了牛顿平淡的学校生活，以及后来的伟大成就。
【详解】24.推理判断题。结合第二段的内容“He was born prematurely (早产) and quite small. He hated his step family. He went to a school that did not teach mathematics, and then later he was removed. ”他是个早产儿，个子很小。他恨他的继父母。他去了一所不教数学的学校，后来他被开除了。”和“ He was a working student in college, doing odd jobs to pay for his education. And he graduated from Cambridge without honors.”他大学时是个打工的学生，靠打零工来支付学费。他从剑桥大学毕业，没有获得任何荣誉。据此可推断，牛顿和其他的孩子一样，年轻时很普通。故选A。
25.推理判断题。根据第三段中“But his mind saw more complex, and fascinating stories in the concepts of mathematics and physics.”在他的头脑中能看到数学和物理概念中复杂迷人的故事。说明他对数学和物理有与众不同的天赋。故选B。
26.主旨大意题。结合第五段“If there was anything constant about the life of Isaac Newton, it wasn’t merely that his brain was large，but that it was continuously filled with wonder. Isaac Newton’s life was brilliant, not because of his wondrous adventures, but because he saw wonder in everything- from the minute details of mathematical philosophy, to how the world works. Truly, there is nothing boring or ordinary about a mind that seeks adventure in all things.”如果说牛顿的一生中有什么永恒不变的东西的话，那不只是他的大脑很大，而且他的大脑还不断地充满了奇迹。牛顿一生辉煌，不是因为他的奇妙冒险，而是因为他能在一切事物中看到奇迹——从数学哲学的微小细节，到世界是如何运作的。事实上，一个追求冒险的头脑，没有什么是无聊或平凡的。据此可知，作者想告诉读者的内容体现在最后一句总结中，即，善于发现的大脑永远不会无聊。故选C。
27.主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Isaac Newton’s life was brilliant, not because of his wondrous adventures, but because he saw wonder in everything- from the minute details of mathematical philosophy, to how the world works. ”（艾萨克·牛顿的一生之所以辉煌，并不是因为他奇妙的冒险经历，而是因为他看到了一切事物的奇妙之处——从数学哲学的细微细节，到世界是如何运转的）结合全文内容，本文首先介绍了牛顿的童年时期，然后介绍了他后来的成就以及取得成就的主要原因。故B选项“艾萨克·牛顿辉煌的一生”能够概括本文内容，最适合作文章标题。故选B。



（七）
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
When you are about to go to a boarding school in England, there are many different questions that may come to mind. But once you look at them with some perspective, you will certainly feel easy. Here is a normal boarding day.
Early Morning:
Usually boarders get up around 7: 00 am and have around an hour to take a shower and put on their uniform before breakfast.
Lessons:
Classes start at 9: 00 am and every lesson lasts for 50 minutes. After two lessons, at 10: 40 am, you’ll have a short break. The next period of classes will include two more lessons.
Lunch:
Lunch is usually held around 12: 30 pm at the dining hall, where you’ll join your friends to enjoy a hot dish. After an hour of lunch, you’ll have three or four more lessons to attend.
Dinner:
At 5: 00 pm you will have finished your school lessons for the day. Most boarding schools in the UK offer their full boarders different kinds of hot meals to choose from.
Activities/ Sports:
All boarding schools in the UK provide many different kinds of activities for their boarders, such as football, swimming, golf or art.
Prep:
An important part of boarding school life is the supervised homework session known as “prep”. Although prep might sound stressful, it’s a great way for you to keep up with your studies.
Free time:
Once you are done with all your classes and activities, it’s time to relax.
Bedtime:
In most boarding schools, the lights go out around 10: 30 pm.
Being nervous just before you go to a boarding school is completely normal and understandable. Hopefully, being aware of the usual routine you’ll be following can help you. Once you are there, you will also see how exciting life in a boarding school in England can be.
21. What can help you keep up with your studies in the boarding school?
A. Doing activities. B. Having lessons.
C. Enjoying free time. D. Supervised homework sessions.
22. What do we know about boarding schools in England from the text?
A. Classes usually start at 8: 30 am.
B. Students can have a short break after four lessons.
C. They don’t give students any free time.
D. They turn off the lights around 10:30 pm.
23. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To help students know about boarders’ life.
B. To attract more students to boarding schools.
C. To introduce a new school life.
D. To advertise for boarding schools.
【答案】21-23 DDA
【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。主要是向准备留学英国的学生介绍英国寄宿制学校的日常安排。
21. D 细节理解题。由文章句子“An important part of boarding school life is the supervised homework session known as “prep”. Although prep might sound stressful, it’s a great way for you to keep up with your studies.”寄宿学校生活中一个重要的部分就是被称为“prep”的有监督的家庭作业。尽管准备工作听起来很有压力，但这是你跟上学习进度的好方法。故选D项。
22. D 细节理解题。由题干中的 lights 定位到文章倒数第二段，由第二段中的句子“In most boarding schools, the lights go out around 10: 30 pm. 在大多数寄宿制学校，晚上10:30熄灯。”可知，熄灯时间是十点半，“go out（灯）熄灭”是题干中“turn off”的同义词。所以选项D符合题意。故选D项。
23. A 推理判断题。由文章最后一句“Hopefully, being aware of the usual routine you’ll be following can help you. Once you are there, you will also see how exciting life in a boarding school in England can be. ”希望了解你将遵循的日常程序能对你有所帮助。一旦你到了那里，你也会看到在英国寄宿学校的生活是多么令人兴奋”以及“ Early Morning, Lessons, Lunch, Activities/ Sports, Prep, Free time, Bedtime”的具体内容判断出本文的主要目的是是向准备留学英国的学生介绍英国寄宿学校的日常安排。故选A项。

B
I need help! I have to fix a leaking pipe in my bathroom but I'm not sure where to begin. I know I lack the necessary DIY skills, but luckily there are numerous books and online videos that will hopefully give me the information I need. Publications that help us to help ourselves are nothing new, but the range of them is increasing with advice being given far beyond practical tasks around the house.
Bookshops these days are full of titles which claim to boost your self-confidence, your wealth, your love life or your career. Some claim to improve your life within seven days! It's big business and it's thought that the self-help industry is worth $10bn in the US alone.
The first self-help book called 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' was published in 1936, and has since sold 30 million copies and is still popular now. It includes guidance on how to make people like you and how to make your life happier. It might seem strange to think that we need a book to tell us how to live our lives but self-help books remain a go to remedy for those of us looking for enlightenment.
There are, of course, trends in what we need help with. Emma Marshall, who works at British bookshop Waterstones, says “at the moment we're in the tidying up, getting rid of things trend... I think the trend right now is about slowing down in your life."  It seems there is always something we need help with, and reading about it can be very therapeutic - it makes us feel good, even if we don't do anything about it.
Of course, the internet has become the place to go to for salvation. We've got used to searching for solutions online, and now these solutions even include how to fix or improve our lives. Interestingly, psychologist Caroline Beaton, says people called 'millennials' are self-critical — they are aware of their own faults — which also means they're more likely to spend time and money on self-help. There's also a theory that the self-help industry does well during a recession — people are perhaps even more likely to reach for self-help to improve their situation.
Whatever the reason for the continued interest in self-help, it's good to know help is at hand when we need it. The alternative to finding a happier life is just to come to terms with yourself as you are -I know, I read about it in a book! Do you believe in self-help books?
24. Where else can you get self-help advice apart from books?
A. From teachers B. From friends C. From the Internet D. From parents
25. What do you know about self-books?
A.They may offer you some keys to success.
B.They hasn't gained great popularity.
C.All of us enjoy them very much.
D.They can certainly improve your life within seven days.
26. Why do millennials spend more money on self-help books according to Caroline Beaton?
A.They are stuck in a recession.
B.They realize they are not perfect.
C.They are more likely to have access to books.
D.They haven't got used to searching for solutions online.
27. What can we infer from the passage?
A.People don't have interest in self-help books.
B.Accepting yourself as you are makes you happier.
C.The self-help industry makes little difference during a recession.
D.The current trend in self-help books is about rushing around and taking things easier.
答案：24-27 CABB
解析：24.细节理解题。根据文章第一段第二句 but luckily there are numerous books and online videos that will hopefully give me the information I need.但是幸运的是，有很多书和网上视频可以给我提供我需要的信息。故选 C。
25.推理判断题。 根据文章第二段前两句 Bookshops these days are full of titles which claim to boost your self-confidence, your wealth, your love life or your career. Some claim to improve your life within seven days! 如今，书店里到处都是声称能提升你的自信，财富，生活或事业的书名。有些声称能在七天内改善你的生活。可知这些自助书籍可能会给你提供一些成功所需的关键因素。 D 项干扰项。这些只是声称能在 7 天内改善你的生活，但不一定真能改善。
26.细节理解题。根据文章第五段第三句 Interestingly, psychologist Caroline Beaton, says people called 'millennials' are self-critical – they are aware of their own faults – which also means they're more likely to spend time and money on self-help.有趣的是，心理学家比顿卡洛琳说被称为千禧一代的人是自我批评型的，他们能意识到自己的缺点。这就意味着他们可能更可能花费时间和金钱在需求自我提升上。故选 B.他们意识到自己是不完美的有缺点的。
27.推理判断题。 根据文章一段第二句 The alternative to finding a happier life is just to come to terms with yourself as you are…，找到更幸福生活的一种办法就是忍受并接受现在的你。作者也是从书上了解到的。故选 B。



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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。


A
LOI English --- English Conversation Classes
Take English conversation classes with native English-speaking teachers from the United States, Ireland and Australia, live, 1-on-1.
This is by far the best way to improve your real spoken English and listening abilities and get to a level where you can use it in real-life situations. Our teachers mainly carry on conversations about work in different fields, such as business, finance, politics and travel. However, if you like, you can have normal day-to-day conversations about events weather, etc. If you would like to learn some grammar during conversation, we can do that too!
Our English Conversation classes:
●Your conversations will always be with a native English speaker.
●You can choose the time, day and teacher for each class.
●The classes are made for each student individually. They will be at your level, studying what you need and what interests you
Packages
10 Classes Package $229.90
Interested in taking 10, 55-minute conversation English classes?
Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 10-class conversation English course.

20 Classes Package $439.80
Interested in taking 20, 55-minute conversation English classes?
Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 20-class conversation English course.
21. What do the classes mainly focus on?
A. Area-based accents. B. Work-related topics.
C. Grammar rules. D. Daily conversations.
22. What are offered to the students?
A. Appointed teachers. B. Personalized courses.
C. Chances to travel with the teachers. D. Online and offline learning materials.
23. What should a student do first if he decides on the 10 Classes Package?
A. Arrange a free class with LOI English.
B. Bargain with LOI English for lower fees
C. Choose an experienced LOI English teacher.
D. Make a promise to sit through each class.
【答案】21-23. BBA
【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章介绍了一个英语会话课程的相关情况。
21. B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的Our teachers mainly carry on conversations about ... politics and travel可知，这个英语会话课程主要聚焦于与工作相关的一些话题。
22. B。细节理解题。根据Our English Conversation classes部分中的The classes are made for each student individually. They will be at your level, studying what you need and what interests you可知，这个英语会话课程会根据每个学生的情况为他们量身定制。
23. A。细节理解题。根据文中的Interested in taking 10, 55-minute conversation English classes? Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it可知，在上课前，学生应和LOI English预约并安排一节免费课程。

B
Thomas Edison, inventor of such items as the phonograph(留声机) and the world's first practical light bulb, is known around the world. But another lesser-known figure is owed his share of credit —Edison's competitor, Nikola Tesla. It took the work of both men to make possible a world that runs on electric power; however, their names were not always shared.
Edison, a self-made American inventor, built his name as a successful businessman.Tesla, a well-educated Serbian immigrant, was a tireless thinker. In 1882, Tesla got a job in the Paris branch of Continental Edison Company. Soon, his obvious skill won him a position at the Edison Machine Works in the United States, where the goal was to bring electricity to all of New York City. But Edison and Tesla had different ideas about how to make that goal a reality.
Edison worked mainly with direct current (DC) power. Although DC would prove useful in the decades to come, it was only effective at the time for powering things that were about a mile or less from the power source. However, alternating current (AC) power—supported by Tesla allowed electricity to be carried over long distances through power lines.
Soon the battle between the two was on. Edison proposed that several small DC-based power plants could be constructed to power different parts of a city, but this was impractical. Desperate to succeed, Edison attempted to show that DC power “was safe”—he even electrocuted(电死) an elephant to show the “dangers” of AC．In the end, however, it was practical, inexpensive AC that won the battle. By 1896, even Edison's own company had adopted AC．
Tesla succeeded, but Edison, whose self-branded companies won him over a thousand patents, is the more well-known of the two. Regardless, each inventor had a big hand in shaping the way we live.
24．What does the underlined word “credit” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A．Cast. B．Trust. C．Recognition. D．Debt.
25．What do we know about Nikola Tesla?
A．He finished college in Paris. B．He worked as Edison's employee at first.
C．He invented many things with Edison. D．He was admired by Edison for his invention.
26．What's a big difference between AC and DC power?
A．DC power moves more quickly. B．AC power ranges over larger areas.
C．AC power is much safer and cheaper. D．DC power can be widely used in more fields.
27．What's the best title for the text?
A．Edison vs. Tesla: the war of the currents
B．Edison: the inventor of the first light bulb
C．DC vs AC: the theory behind the two concepts
D．Nikola Tesla: a name that should be remembered
答案：24．C 25．B 26．B 27．A
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了尼古拉·特斯拉和爱迪生之间展开了一场激烈的“电流之战”，虽然鲜为人知，但他也为塑造今天人类的生活做出了重要贡献。
24．
词义猜测题。根据文章第一句“Thomas Edison, inventor of such items as the phonograph(留声机) and the world's first practical light bulb, is known around the world.(留声机等物品和世界上第一个实用的灯泡的发明者托马斯·爱迪生世界闻名。)”可知，爱迪生因多种发明而闻名世界，结合划线词后一句“It took the work of both men to make possible a world that runs on electric power(这两个人的努力使一个以电力为动力的世界成为可能)”可知，尼古拉·特斯拉也为电力的发明做出了贡献，由此可推知，划线词所在句“But another lesser-known figure is owed his share of credit—Edison's competitor, Nikola Tesla.”意为“但另一个较罕为人知的人物尼古拉·特斯拉也有功劳”，即爱迪生受到世界的认可也应归功于另一个较罕为人知的人物尼古拉·特斯拉，所以划线词“credit”意为“赞同，认可”，故选C项。
25．
细节理解题。根据第二段中“In 1882, Tesla got a job in the Paris branch of Continental Edison Company. Soon, his obvious skill won him a position at the Edison Machine Works in the United States(1882年，特斯拉在大陆爱迪生公司的巴黎分公司找到了一份工作，很快，他娴熟的技术为他赢得了在美国爱迪生机器工厂的职位)”可知，尼古拉·特斯拉起初在爱迪生公司工作。故选B项。
26．
细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句“Although DC would prove useful in the decades to come, it was only effective at the time for powering things that were about a mile or less from the power source. However, alternating current (AC) power—supported by Tesla allowed electricity to be carried over long distances through power lines.(尽管在接下来的几十年里，直流电源被证明是有用的，但它只是在距离电源一英里或更少的地方才有效。然而，由特斯拉支持的交流电使电力可以通过电力线进行长距离传输。)”可知，交流电和直流电的巨大差异是交流电传输范围更大。故选B项。
27．
主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第四段中“Soon the battle between the two was on.(很快两人之间的斗争开始了)”可知，本文主要讲述了爱迪生和特斯拉之间的“电流之战”。故选A项。



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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A
On a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.
    Don't Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets, by Patricio Pron
    In April 1945, Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.

    When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi
    At thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed(诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question "What makes a life worth living?".

    To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
    Set in a small Alabama town in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch, who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.

    Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story, by Bess Kalb
    Bess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby's mother, who traveled alone from Belarus to America to survive, and Bess's mother, who always fought against convention.

21. What type of book is the first novel?
A. Sci-fi. B. Biography.
C. Detective books. D. History books.
22. Which book explores life and death?
A. To Kill a Mockingbird.
B. When Breath Becomes Air.
C. Don't Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets.
D. Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story.
23. Who is the main character in the last novel?
A. Bobby Bell. B. Bess Kalb.
C. Bess's mother. D. Bobby's mother.
答案：21-23 CBA
解析：21.由第一本书简介中的"a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences"可知，这本书属于侦探小说。
22.对比四本书的内容简介可知，第二本书When Breath Becomes Air的作者在其自传中探讨了生命和死亡的话题。
23.题干问的是最后一本书的主人公，根据该书简介中的"In this book，Bobby is speaking to Bess once more，in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women"可知，主人公是作者的祖母Bobby Bell。

B
If you were to throw, say, a banana peel out of your car while driving along the motorway, that would be a completely harmless action, due to the fact that it’s part of a fruit — right? Actually, no. A banana peel can take up to two years to be naturally processed, and with a third of motorists admitting to littering while driving, that’s a whole lot of discarded banana peels. An orange peel and a cigarette butt has a similar biodegrading (生物降解) term to that of a banana peel, but tin cans last up to 100 years; and plastic bottles last forever, as do glass bottles.
Despite the fact that longer-lasting materials will serve to damage the environment and its animals for longer, we can’t merely measure the severity of a certain type of rubbish by its lifetime. For example, despite having a fairly short length of biodegrading time, more than 120 tons of cigarette-related litter is discarded in the UK every day.
It’s not a cheap habit either: to keep our streets clean annually costs UK taxpayers £500 million, and when you include our green spaces, that goes up to £1 billion. So, it’s not surprising that if caught fly-tipping you could face a £20,000 fine or even jail time and, if you disposed of something dangerous, the court could give you five years to serve. Regardless of how severe these punishments might seem, however, among the reported cases only 2,000 were found guilty out of 825,000, so we still have some way to go in making sure people obey the rules.
24. What does the underlined word “discarded” in para1 mean?
A. Harmless. B. Processed. C. Thrown. D. Long-lasting.
25. Which of the following has the longest biodegrading term?
A. Glass bottles. B. Tin cans. C. Cigarette butts. D. Banana peels.
26. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The severity of rubbish can be measured by its lifetime.
B. Quite a few people were found guilty of illegally littering.
C. Every year UK taxpayers spend £500 million keeping streets free of dirt.
D. Cigarette-related litter and peels can be ignored for their fairly short lifetime.
27. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To inform readers of different biodegrading terms.
B. To call for people not to litter illegally.
C. To encourage people to use fewer plastic bags.
D. To stress the importance of good behavior.
答案： 24-27. CACB
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。作者在文中说明不同的垃圾降解需要的时间不同，以此来号召人们合法扔垃圾。
【24题详解】词义猜测题。文章第一段中“If you were to throw, say, a banana peel out of your car while driving along the motorway, that would be a completely harmless action, due to the fact that it's part of a fruit—right? ”句中“throw”推断出discarded表示thrown被扔的意思。故选C。
【25题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段中“ An orange peel and a cigarette butt has a similar biodegrading(生物降解) term to that of a banana, but tin cans last up to 100 years; and plastic bottles last forever, as do glass bottles.”可知，glass bottles的生物降解时间最长。故选A。
【26题详解】推理判断题。根据最后两段中“to keep our streets clean annually costs UK taxpayers £500 million”可知每年UK纳税人需花费500 million英镑来保持街道干净。故选C。
【27题详解】考察写作目的。根据全文所述，作者写作目的在于号召人们不要非法扔垃圾。故选B。



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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Hot Science
The Benefits
Experts have found that there are clear health benefits of drinking tea. Research has led to the discovery that chemicals found in tea can help prevent cell damage. And there is clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day will reduce the chances of heart attacks and certain cancers. Other health benefits include bone strengthening and protection against bad teeth."Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water," said one doctor.
Re-hydration
There was also some interesting information on the qualities of tea. The research dispels the fear that tea is dehydrating(脱水）. “Everyone assumes that caffeine-containing drinks such as tea dehydrate”, a leading expert explained. “But even if you had a really strong cup of tea, you would still have a gain of fluid. In terms of fluid intake,we recommend 1.5 to 2 litres per day,and that can include tea. Tea is not dehydrating. It's a healthy drink.”.
The Negative Side
There was only one bit of bad news about tea.Research suggests that tea can affect the body's ability to absorb iron from food. This means that people at risk of anaemia(贫血）should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes.
Tea Jokes
Why was the teacher angry with the Teapot? Because he was "naughtea". What did the teapot wear to bed?
A"nightea".
Tea Facts
Here are some truly amazing tea facts. Tea·comes from the.leaves of a·tree called camellia sinensis.The tree can grow over 10 metres tall. However, it is cut short so that the leaves can be taken easily.
Tea is grown in India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Argentina, 'Kenya; Japan, Taiwan,Bangladesh,Uganda, Malawi, Turkey, Iran, Brazil and Tanzania.India is the world's largest tea producer.
Eighty percent of the caffeine in tea can be removed by pouring hot water over the leaves.
21. Tea is unable to help prevent
A.heart attacks B.bad teeth C.weak bones D.iron shortage
22.The underlined word "dispel" in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A.confirm B.convey C.remove D.raise
23.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Tea is used to cure different diseases.
B.Strong tea cannot relieve human thirst.
C.Tea jokes only work for the tea lovers.
D.Tea bushes are cut short for easy harvest.
答案：21.D 22. C 23. D
详细解析：
A篇用生动的语言分板块分别讲述了饮茶的好处与某些坏处、茶树与茶的知识科普以及有关茶的笑话。文本板块清晰，简明易懂，易于推理。
第21题 D 根据题目定位至茶的功效两个板块，在“Benefits”部分中我们可得知, “three or four cups of tea a day will reduce the chances of heart attacks and certain cancers.” “Other health benefits include bone strengthening and protection against bad teeth.”即饮茶有利于减少心脏问题的发生、增强骨质以及预防牙齿问题。而在“negative side”板块中我们可以得知，贫血的人不适宜饮茶，故饮茶会增加缺铁的风险，而不是预防。
第22题 C 根据上下文理解，人们害怕茶会有脱水的作用。而专家的解释中说明了茶并不会起到脱水的作用，茶是一种健康的饮品。故此处的“dispel”应为与打消，消除相近的含义。
第23题 D  A选项中“cure different diseases”并未在文中体现，文中只说明饮茶可以预防一些疾病的发生。B选项中“cannot”与文意相悖，文中Re-hydration板块中的专家提及即使喝了浓茶也会相当于摄入了人体所需的液体，所以浓茶也可以起到解渴的作用。而C选项中的笑话则是并不饮茶的人也能理解的。故A、B、C选项皆为错误选项。D选项可以定位至Tea facts中的第一条，即茶树会被砍短以方便采收。
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I am proud to be a member of two cultures. Even though I am only ten years old, I have lived in two countries and in two cultures. I have lived in both Mexico and the United States.
I was born in the state of Michoacán. I was born in a small town called Quinceo. Life there was simple and peaceful. There was a small market where we would go on Sundays. There was a corral where we would go and watch rodeos. After school, my friends and I would go for a swim in a creek. My mom did not work; she stayed at home taking care of our family. Life in Quinceo was nice, but money was sometimes not enough to support us.
In 1996, the day came when my dad decided to bring us to the United States. Leaving my town was hard, but it was important that my family stay together. When I left Mexico, I had a lot of special friends and nice teachers.
When I first came to the United States, I started at a new school in Chicago. I found care and company at the school, among Hispanic people, my friends, and my teacher. She helped me all the time.
My education now is different from the one in Mexico. Here, I am studying in two languages. I feel very happy because I am able to communicate in two languages. In my case, speaking Spanish is an indication of my Mexican heritage. Speaking English is a symbol of my triumph and the struggles that I have as an immigrant in this country. Now that I have been here three years, I am proud to offer my help and support to people who need it.
I urge those who come from Mexico and other countries to learn English and to continue speaking their native language, too. It will help them reach out to others.
24．What does the writer think of Mexico?
A．She doesn’t like it because it’s poor.
B．She was too young to remember it.
C．She loves the country and is proud of it.
D．She wants to get rid of it so she left.
25．Why did the family move to the US?
A．Because they were in need of more money.
B．Because the mother found no peace in Quinceo.
C．Because they wanted to experience a new culture.
D．Because the author could have new friends.
26．Which of the following statements about the author is WRONG?
A．She wants to be a teacher and support people.
B．She enjoyed company of friends at the new school.
C．She enjoyed life in Mexico and also in the USA．
D．Her new school teaches in English and Mexican.
27．The purpose of the passage is to ________.
A．explain how the author learns English well as a teen
B．help people to understand American immigrants better
C．introduce the life in her hometown Quinceo in Mexico
D．persuade immigrants not to drop their mother tongue
答案：24．C 25．A 26．A 27．D
【分析】本文为记叙文。作者出生于墨西哥，后来跟随家人到美国，因受到双重文化的熏陶而受益匪浅。
24．推理判断题。根据第二段I was born in the state of Michoacán. I was born in a small town called Quinceo. Life there was simple and peaceful(我出生在米却肯州。我出生在一个叫昆塞奥的小镇上。那里的生活简单而平静)可知，她热爱这个国家，并为此感到自豪。故选C。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段Life in Quinceo was nice, but money was sometimes not enough to support us(在Quinceo的生活很好，但钱有时不足以维持我们的生活)可知，作者全家搬到美国，因为他们需要更多的钱。故选A。
26．细节理解题。根据第四段I found care and company at the school, among Hispanic people, my friends, and my teacher(在学校里，我在西班牙人、我的朋友和老师中找到了关心和陪伴)可知，她喜欢在新学校有朋友作伴，故排除B项；根据 Leaving my town was hard, but it was important that my family stay together. When I left Mexico, I had a lot of special friends and nice teachers(当我离开墨西哥时，我有很多特别的朋友和好老师)和When I first came to the United States, I started at a new school in Chicago. I found care and company at the school, among Hispanic people, my friends, and my teacher(当我第一次来到美国时，我在芝加哥的一所新学校开始学习。在学校里，我在西班牙人、我的朋友和老师中间找到了关心和陪伴)可知，她喜欢在墨西哥和美国的生活，故排除C项；由Here, I am studying in two languages. I feel very happy because I am able to communicate in two languages(在这里，我用两种语言学习。我感到非常高兴，因为我可以用两种语言交流。)可知，她的新学校用英语和墨西哥语授课，故排除D项。综上，排除B，C和D项。选项A. She wants to be a teacher and support people(她想成为一名教师帮助别人)并未提及，故选A。
27．推理判断题。根据最后一段I urge those who come from Mexico and other countries to learn English and to continue speaking their native language, too (我敦促来自墨西哥和其他国家的人们学习英语，并继续说他们的母语。)可知，这篇文章的目的是说服移民不要放弃母语。D。