【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题事实细节（41页word版）

【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题事实细节（41页word版）

‎2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题事实细节 ‎【考纲解读】‎ 考频统计 ‎　　卷名 年份　　‎ 课标全国Ⅰ 课标全国Ⅱ 课标全国Ⅲ ‎2017‎ ‎8‎ ‎5‎ ‎7‎ ‎2016‎ ‎8‎ ‎7‎ ‎9‎ ‎2015‎ ‎9‎ ‎8‎ ‎—‎ ‎2014‎ ‎7‎ ‎9‎ ‎—‎ ‎2013‎ ‎9‎ ‎9‎ ‎—‎ 考点内容 考纲要求考生既能理解具体的事实,也能理解抽象的概念,且能理解某句、某段的意义。‎ 分析解读 一篇文章确定主题后,通常要通过大量的事实和细节对主题进行解释和说明,因此有很多阅读理解题是根据短文的细节设计的。事实细节题考查考生对文中某一特定的表层信息的把握,所以难度一般不会太大。纵观近五年高考,可以看出对事实细节方面的考查所占比例一直维持在50%左右,但考查难度稍有增加,表现在:(1) 答案跨段落搜集;(2) 题目信息与原文信息表达方式不一致;(3)需将几个信息综合总结才能得出答案。‎ ‎【命题探究】‎ ‎(2017课标全国Ⅰ,A)‎ Pacific Science Center Guide ‎◆Visit Pacific Science Center Store Don forget to stop by Pacific Science Center Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于)upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome.‎ ‎◆Hungry?‎ Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body?Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.‎ ‎◆Rental Information Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.‎ 命题方法 ‎①替换。如本文第1题,命题人将原文第一段中的“pick up”在题干中替换成了“buy”。‎ ‎②简化。把原文中的复杂语言现象进行简化。如本文第2题,命题人将第四段中的“brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms”简化成“take science to the classroom”。‎ ‎③变形。把原文中的一些词变换一下词性,或者改变原文句子的语态,给考生制造障碍。‎ ‎④正话反说。把原文中的意思反过来表达从而成为正确选项(适用于寻找错误选项的题目)。 ‎ ‎⑤命题类型:一般包括直接细节题(如本文第1、2小题)、数字计算题、排列顺序题等。 ‎ ‎　　◆Support Pacific Science Center Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情)for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquiry-based① science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations.② Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.‎ ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎1.Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?‎ A.In Building 1.‎ B.In Building 3.‎ C.At the Laser Dome.‎ D.At the Denny Way entrance.‎ ‎2.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?‎ A.Train science teachers.‎ B.Distribute science books.‎ C.Inspire scientific research.‎ D.Take science to the classroom.‎ ‎3.What is the purpose of the last part of the text?‎ A.To encourage donations.‎ B.To advertise coming events.‎ C.To introduce special exhibits.‎ D.To tell about the Center history.‎ 精准审题 本文为广告,其中的第1、2小题为事实细节题,审题时,先找出题干中的关键词:‎ 第1题:Where和buy a souvenir 第2题:What和do for schools 解题步骤 ‎1.先审题:根据疑问词及其他关键词审题。‎ ‎2.找区间:以题干中的关键词为线索,运用略读及查阅的阅读技巧在文中迅速寻找答题区间。‎ ‎3.作比较:找到答题区间后仔细阅读一遍,仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别。‎ ‎4.定答案:在准确理解细节的前提下,最后确定答案。‎ 高效解题 第1题:根据题干中的buy a souvenir在文中搜寻“souvenir”(在文中第1段),判断本题答案区间为第1段;再结合第1段最后一句中的“Building 3”可知答案为B项;‎ 第2题:根据题干中的do for schools在文中搜索有关school的词(最后一段中的education,classrooms),判断答案区间在最后一段,根据最后一段中的“brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms”可知答案为D项。‎ ‎【答案】‎ ‎1.B　2.D　3.A ‎【注释】‎ ‎①inquiry-based探索式的 ‎②It an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations.那是一项惊人的成就,一项没有来自个人、公司和其他社会组织慷慨的支持我们就不能取得的成就。‎ 本句为复合句。one指代前面的accomplishment;后面的we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations为定语从句,修饰先行词one;该定语从句使用了cannot和without的双重否定。‎ ‎【五年高考】‎ Passage 1(2017课标全国Ⅱ,A)词数:287‎ In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.‎ National Theatre of China　Beijing|Chinese This great occasion(盛会)will be the National Theatre of China first visit to the UK. The company productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare Richard Ⅲ will be directed by the National Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.‎ Date & Time:Saturday 28 April, 2.30 pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30 pm & 6.30 pm Marjanishvili Theatre　Tbilisi|Georgian One of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed(指导)by the company Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.‎ Date & Time:Friday 18 May, 2.30 pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30 pm Deafinitely Theatre　London|British Sign Language(BSL)‎ By translating the rich and humourous text of Love Labour Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.‎ Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30 pm & Wednesday 23 May, 7.30 pm Habima National Theatre　Tel Aviv|Hebrew The Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognised as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.‎ Date & Time:Monday 28 May, 7.30 pm & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30 pm ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎1.Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?‎ A.Richard Ⅲ. B.Love Labour Lost.‎ C.As You Like It. D.The Merchant of Venice.‎ ‎2.What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?‎ A.It has two groups of actors.‎ B.It is the leading theatre in London.‎ C.It performs plays in BSL.‎ D.It is good at producing comedies.‎ ‎3.When can you see a play in Hebrew?‎ A.On Saturday 28 April.‎ B.On Sunday 29 April.‎ C.On Tuesday 22 May.‎ D.On Tuesday 29 May.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.C　‎ ‎3.D　‎ Passage 2(2017课标全国Ⅲ,A)词数:236‎ San Francisco Fire Engine Tours San Francisco Winery Tour ‎ Running:February 1st through April 30th This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in ticket price)‎ Departing from the Cannery:Tour times upon request Duration(时长):2 hours Price:$90‎ Back to the Fifties Tour ‎ Running:August 16th through August 31st This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco most fantastic periods, the 1950s!Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.‎ Departing from the Cannery:5:00 pm and 7:30 pm Duration:2 hours Price:$90‎ Spooky Halloween Tour ‎ Running:October 10th through October 31st Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装)is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.‎ Departing from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Duration:1 hour and 30 minutes Price:Available upon request Holiday Lights Tour ‎ Running:December 6th through December 23rd This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.‎ Departing from the Cannery:7:00 pm and 9:00 pm Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Advance reservations required.‎ ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎1.Which of the tours is available in March?‎ A.San Francisco Winery Tour. B.Back to the Fifties Tour.‎ C.Spooky Halloween Tour. D.Holiday Lights Tour.‎ ‎2.What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tour?‎ A.Go to Treasure Island. B.Enjoy the holiday scenes.‎ C.Have free ice cream. D.Visit the Presidio district.‎ ‎3.What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?‎ A.Take some drinks. B.Set off early in the morning.‎ C.Wear warm clothes. D.Make reservations in advance.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.C　‎ ‎3.D　‎ Passage 3(2017浙江,C)词数:322‎ FLORENCE, Italy—Svetlana Cojochru feels hurt. The Moldovan has lived here seven years as a caregiver to Italian kids and the elderly, but in order to stay she had to prove her language skills by taking a test which requires her to write a postcard to an imaginary friend and answer a fictional job ad.‎ Italy is the latest Western European country trying to control a growing immigrant(移民) population by demanding language skills in exchange for work permits, or in some cases, citizenship.‎ Some immigrant advocates worry that as hard financial times make it more difficult for natives to keep jobs, such measures will become more a vehicle for intolerance than integration(融合). Others say it only natural that newcomers learn the language of their host nation, seeing it as a condition to ensure they can contribute to society.‎ Other European countries laid down a similar requirement for immigrants, and some terms are even tougher. The governments argue that this will help foreigners better join the society and promote understanding across cultures.‎ Italy, which has a much weaker tradition of immigration, has witnessed a sharp increase in immigration in recent years. In 1990, immigrants numbered some 1.14 million out of Italy then 56.7 million people, or about 2 percent. At the start of this year, foreigners living in Italy amounted to 4.56 million of a total population of 60.6 million, or 7.5 percent, with immigrants children accounting for an ever larger percentage of births in Italy.‎ Cojochru, the Moldovan caregiver, hoped obtaining permanent residence(居住权)would help her bring her two children to Italy; they live with her sister in Moldova, where salaries are among the lowest in Europe. She was skeptical that the language requirement would encourage integration.‎ Italians always “see me as a foreigner,”an outsider, even though she stayed in the country for years and can speak the local language fluently, she said.‎ ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎1.Why does Cojochru have to take a language test?‎ A.To continue to stay in Italy.‎ B.To teach her children Italian.‎ C.To find a better job in Italy.‎ D.To better mix with the Italians.‎ ‎2.Some people worry that the new language requirement may 　　　. ‎ A.reduce Italy population quickly B.cause conflicts among people C.lead to financial difficulties D.put pressure on schools ‎3.What do we know about Cojochru?‎ A.She lives with her sister now in Italy.‎ B.She enjoys learning the Italian language.‎ C.She speaks Italian well enough for her job.‎ D.She wishes to go back to her home country.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.C　‎ Passage 4(2017北京,A)词数:344‎ It was a cold March day in High Point, North Carolina. The girls on the Wesleyan Academy softball team were waiting for their next turns at bat during practice, stamping their feet to stay warm. Eighth-grader Taylor Bisbee shivered(发抖) a little as she watched her teammate Paris White play. The two didn know each other well—Taylor had just moved to town a month or so before.‎ Suddenly, Paris fell to the ground. “Paris eyes rolled back,” Taylor says. “She started shaking. I knew it was an emergency.”‎ It certainly was. Paris had suffered a sudden heart failure. Without immediate medical care, Paris would die. At first, no one moved. The girls were in shock. Then the softball coach shouted out, “Does anyone know CPR?”‎ CPR is a life-saving technique. To do CPR, you press on the sick person chest so that blood moves through the body and takes oxygen to organs. Without oxygen, the brain is damaged quickly.‎ Amazingly, Taylor had just taken a CPR course the day before. Still, she hesitated. She didn think she knew it well enough. But when no one else came forward, Taylor ran to Paris and began doing CPR. “It was scary. I knew it was the difference between life and death,”says Taylor.‎ Taylor swift action helped her teammates calm down. One girl called 911. Two more ran to get the school nurse, who brought a defibrillator, an electronic ‎ device(器械) that can shock the heart back into work. Luck stayed with them: Paris heartbeat returned.‎ ‎“I know I was really lucky,” Paris says now. “Most people don survive this. My team saved my life.”‎ Experts say Paris is right: For a sudden heart failure, the single best chance for survival is having someone nearby step in and do CPR quickly.‎ Today, Paris is back on the softball team. Taylor will apply to college soon. She wants to be a nurse. “I feel more confident in my actions now”, Taylor says. “I know I can act under pressure in a scary situation.”‎ ‎1.What happened to Paris on a March day?‎ A.She caught a bad cold.‎ B.She had a sudden heart problem.‎ C.She was knocked down by a ball.‎ D.She shivered terribly during practice.‎ ‎2.Why does Paris say she was lucky?‎ A.She made a worthy friend.‎ B.She recovered from shock.‎ C.She received immediate CPR.‎ D.She came back on the softball team.‎ ‎3.Which of the following words can best describe Taylor?‎ A.Enthusiastic and kind. ‎ B.Courageous and calm.‎ C.Cooperative and generous. ‎ D.Ambitious and professional.‎ 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.C　‎ ‎3.B　‎ Passage 5(2017北京,B)词数:238‎ Inspiring young minds!‎ TOKNOW Magazine is a big hit in the world of children publishing, bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month.‎ What is so special about TOKNOW Magazine?‎ Well, it has no ads or promotions inside—instead it is jam-packed with serious ideas. TOKNOW makes complex ideas attractive and accessible to children, who can become involved in advanced concepts and even philosophy(哲学)—and they will soon discover that TOKNOW feels more like a club than just a magazine.‎ What inside?‎ Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles, experiments and creative things to make—the magazine also explores philosophy and wellbeing to make sure young readers have a balanced take on life.‎ Sounds too good to be true?‎ Take a look online—evidence shows that thousands of teachers and parents know a good thing when they see it and recommend TOKNOW to their friends.‎ Happy Birthday All Year!‎ What could be more fun than a gift that keeps coming through the letterbox every ‎ month?The first magazine with your gift message will arrive in time for the special day.‎ SUBSCRIBE NOW ‎□Annual Subscription Europe ￡55　　　Rest of World ￡65‎ ‎□Annual Subscription with Gift Pack Includes a Mammoth Map, a Passport Puzzle Booklet, and Subscription Europe ￡60　　　Rest of World ￡70‎ Refund Policy—the subscription can be cancelled within 28 days and you can get your money back.‎ ‎1.Why is TOKNOW a special magazine?‎ A.It entertains young parents.‎ B.It provides serious advertisements.‎ C.It publishes popular science fictions.‎ D.It combines fun with complex concepts.‎ ‎2.What does TOKNOW offer its readers?‎ A.Online courses.‎ B.Articles on new topics.‎ C.Lectures on a balanced life.‎ D.Reports on scientific discoveries.‎ ‎3.How much should you pay if you make a 12-month subscription to TOKNOW with gift pack from China?‎ A.￡55. B.￡60. C.￡65. D.￡70.‎ ‎4.Subscribers of TOKNOW would get　　　. ‎ A.free birthday presents B.full refund within 28 days C.membership of the TOKNOW club D.chances to meet the experts in person 答案 ‎1.D　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.D　‎ ‎4.B　‎ Passage 6(2017天津,D)词数:371‎ I read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting. But where are we doing all of this waiting, and what does it mean to an impatient society like ours?To understand the issue, let take a look at three types of “waits”.‎ The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait. It is without doubt the most annoying of all. Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池)as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs over the edge of the counter and onto your socks. This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindless.‎ A cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait. This one requires a bit of discipline. Properly preparing packaged noodle soup requires a Forced Wait. Directions are very specific.“Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer three minutes, remove from heat, let stand five minutes.”I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures strictly. After all, Forced Waiting requires patience.‎ Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait. This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary. Unlike the Forced Wait, ‎ which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happen.‎ Turning one life into a waiting game requires faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us. On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it. As long as one doesn come to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybody.‎ We certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting. The next time you standing at the sink waiting for it to fill while cooking noodle soup that you have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, don be desperate. You probably just as busy as the next guy.‎ ‎1.While doing a Watched-Pot Wait, we tend to　　　. ‎ A.keep ourselves busy B.get absent-minded C.grow anxious D.stay focused ‎2.What is the difference between the Forced Wait and the Watched-Pot Wait?‎ A.The Forced Wait requires some self-control.‎ B.The Forced Wait makes people passive.‎ C.The Watched-Pot Wait needs directions.‎ D.The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain.‎ ‎3.What can we learn about the Lucky-Break Wait?‎ A.It is less voluntary than the Forced Wait.‎ B.It doesn always bring the desired result.‎ C.It is more fruitful than the Forced Wait.‎ D.It doesn give people faith and hope.‎ ‎4.What does the author advise us to do the next time we are waiting?‎ A.Take it seriously. B.Don rely on others.‎ C.Do something else. D.Don lose heart.‎ ‎5.The author supports his view by　　　. ‎ A.exploring various causes of “waits”‎ B.describing detailed processes of “waits”‎ C.analyzing different categories of “waits”‎ D.revealing frustrating consequences of “waits”‎ 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.B　‎ ‎4.D　‎ ‎5.C　‎ Passage 7(2017江苏,A)词数:189‎ CHRONOLOGICA ‎—The Unbelievable Years that Defined History DID YOU KNOW...‎ In 105 AD paper was invented in China?‎ When Columbus discovered the New World?‎ The British Museum opened in 1759?‎ CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time, from the foundation of Rome to the creation of the internet. Along the way are tales of kings and queens, hot air balloons...and monkeys in space. ‎ Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years in world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor wasn always as good as it sounds, how the Hundred Years War didn actually last for 100 years and why Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record.‎ CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history, beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts. While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great, this book also gives an account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum.‎ This complete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain readers young and old, and guaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with something new!‎ ‎1.What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the text?‎ A.A biography. B.A travel guide.‎ C.A history book. D.A science fiction.‎ ‎2.How does the writer recommend CHRONOLOGICA to readers?‎ A.By giving details of its collection.‎ B.By introducing some of its contents.‎ C.By telling stories at the beginning.‎ D.By comparing it with other books.‎ 答案 ‎1.C　‎ ‎2.B　‎ Passage 8(2016课标全国Ⅰ,B)词数:292‎ Grandparents Answer a Call As a third-generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children, she politely refused. Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms. Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.‎ No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obama mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study by grandparents.com, 83 percent of the people said Mrs. Robinson decision will influence grandparents in the American family. Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama family.‎ ‎“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,”says Christine Crosby, publisher of Grand, a magazine for grandparents. “We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them, especially when you raising children.”‎ Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices, but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. Having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder.‎ ‎1.Why was Garza move a success?‎ A.It strengthened her family ties.‎ B.It improved her living conditions.‎ C.It enabled her to make more friends.‎ D.It helped her know more new places.‎ ‎2.What was the reaction of the public to Mrs. Robinson decision?‎ A.17% expressed their support for it.‎ B.Few people responded sympathetically.‎ C.83% believed it had a bad influence.‎ D.The majority thought it was a trend.‎ ‎3.What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s?‎ A.They were unsure of themselves.‎ B.They were eager to raise more children.‎ C.They wanted to live away from their parents.‎ D.They had little respect for their grandparents.‎ ‎4.What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph?‎ A.Make decisions in the best interests of their own.‎ B.Ask their children to pay more visits to them.‎ C.Sacrifice for their struggling children.‎ D.Get to know themselves better.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.C　‎ ‎4.A　‎ Passage 9(2016课标全国Ⅱ,A)词数:259‎ What On?‎ Electric Underground ‎ ‎7.30pm—1.00am　Free at the Cyclops Theatre Do you know who playing in your area?We bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands.Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)?If so,come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer.He going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.‎ Gee Whizz ‎ ‎8.30pm—10.30pm　Comedy at Kaleidoscope Come and see Gee Whizz perform.He the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene.This joyful show will please everyone,from the youngest to the oldest.Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).‎ Simon Workshop ‎ ‎5.00pm—7.30pm　Wednesdays at Victoria Stage This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy.The workshop looks at every kind of comedy,and practices many different ways of making people laugh.Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy.His workshops are exciting and fun.An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.‎ Charlotte Stone ‎ ‎8.00pm—11.00pm　Pizza World Fine food with beautiful jazz music;this is a great evening out.Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD,with James Pickering on the piano.The menu is Italian,with excellent meat and fresh fish,pizzas and pasta(面食).Book early to get a table.Our bar is open all day,and serves cocktails,coffee,beer,and white wine.‎ ‎1.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?‎ ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ A.Jules Skye.‎ B.Gee Whizz.‎ C.Charlotte Stone.‎ D.James Pickering.‎ ‎2.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?‎ A.The Cyclops Theatre.‎ B.Kaleidoscope.‎ C.Victoria Stage.‎ D.Pizza World.‎ ‎3.What do we know about Simon Workshop?‎ A.It requires membership status.‎ B.It lasts three hours each time.‎ C.It is run by a comedy club.‎ D.It is held every Wednesday.‎ ‎4.When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?‎ A.5.00pm—7.30pm.‎ B.7.30pm—1.00am.‎ C.8.00pm—11.00pm.‎ D.8.30pm—10.30pm.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.D　‎ ‎4.C　‎ Passage 10(2016课标全国Ⅲ,A)词数:178‎ Music Opera at Music Hall:1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone:241-2742. http://www.cityopera.com.‎ Chamber Orchestra:The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http://www.chamberorch.com.‎ Symphony Orchestra:At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall and in summer at Riverbend. http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.‎ College Conservatory of Music(CCM):Performances are on the main campus(校园)of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.‎ Riverbend Music Theater:6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover(price difference). Big name shows all summer long!Phone:232-6220. http://www.riverbendmusic.com.‎ ‎1.Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?‎ A.241-2742. B.723-1182.‎ C.381-3300. D.232-6220.‎ ‎2.When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?‎ A.February. B.May.‎ C.August. D.November.‎ ‎3.Where can students go for free performances with their I.D. cards?‎ A.Music Hall.‎ B.Memorial Hall.‎ C.Patricia Cobbett Theater.‎ D.Riverbend Music Theater.‎ ‎4.How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?‎ A.It has seats in the open air.‎ B.It gives shows all year round.‎ C.It offers membership discounts.‎ D.It presents famous musical works.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.C　‎ ‎4.A　‎ Passage 11(2016四川,A)词数:109‎ Basketball Statistician Help Wanted The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016—17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:‎ ‎·Good computer skills ‎·Available evenings and weekends ‎·Knowing basketball rules and statistics Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective(各自的)campuses.‎ ‎·TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone, 240-567-1308‎ ‎·Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga, 240-567-7589‎ ‎·Springfield Athletic Coordinator, Gary Miller, 240-567-2273‎ ‎·Germantown Athletic Coordinator, Gauri Chavan, 240-567-6915‎ ‎1.When will the job start?　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ A.In May 2016. B.In May 2017.‎ C.In September 2016. D.In September 2017.‎ ‎2.Who is more likely to get the job?‎ A.Sam, English major, member of the college basketball team.‎ B.Judy, IT staff with night classes, children basketball team coach.‎ C.Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends.‎ D.Molly, part-time programmer, high school basketball player, new mother.‎ ‎3.Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?‎ A.Michael. B.Jorge. C.Gauri. D.Gary.‎ 答案 ‎1.C　‎ ‎2.C　‎ ‎3.B　‎ Passage 12(2016北京,A)词数:316‎ December 15,2014‎ Dear Alfred,‎ I want to tell you how important your help is to my life.‎ Growing up, I had people telling me I was too slow, though, with an IQ of 150+ at 17, I anything but stupid. The fact was that I was found to have ADHD(注意力缺陷多动障碍).Anxious all the time, I was unable to keep focused for more than an hour at a time.‎ However, when something did interest me, I could become absorbed. In high school, I became curious about the computer, and built my first website. Moreover, I completed the senior course of Computer Basics, plus five relevant pre-college courses.‎ While I was exploring my curiosity, my disease got worse. I wanted to go to college after high school, but couldn I was killing my time at home until June 2012 when I discovered the online computer courses of your training center.‎ Since then, I have taken courses like Data Science and Advanced Mathematics. Currently, I learning your Probability course. I have hundreds of printer paper, covered in self-written notes from your videos.This has given me a purpose.‎ Last year, I spent all my time looking for a job where, without dealing with the public, I could work alone, but still have a team to talk to. Luckily, I discovered the job—Data Analyst—this month and have been going full steam ahead. I want to prove that I can teach myself a respectful profession, without going to college, and be just as good as, if not better than, my competitors.‎ Thank you. You given me hope that I can follow my heart. For the first time, I feel good about myself because I doing something, not because someone told me I was doing good. I feel whole.‎ This is why you saving my life.‎ Yours,‎ Tanis ‎1.Why didn Tanis go to college after high school?‎ A.She had learned enough about computer science.‎ B.She had more difficulty keeping focused.‎ C.She preferred taking online courses.‎ D.She was too slow to learn.‎ ‎2.As for the working environment, Tanis prefers　　　. ‎ A.working by herself B.dealing with the public C.competing against others D.staying with ADHD students ‎3.Tanis wrote this letter in order to　　　. ‎ A.explain why she was interested in the computer B.share the ideas she had for her profession C.show how grateful she was to the center D.describe the courses she had taken so far 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.C　‎ Passage 13(2016天津,B)词数:422‎ Every man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone, not in features but in footsteps. As he grows you also age, and your ambitions become more unachievable. You begin to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped for. But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions.‎ My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projects waited until the last moment. Book reports weren written until the final threat.‎ I been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a “vo-tech”student(技校学生). They called“motorheads” by the rest of the student body.‎ When a secretary in my office first called him“motorhead”, I was shocked. “Hey, he a good kid,” I wanted to say.“And smart, really.”‎ I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different. They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes. And they don often make school honor rolls(光荣榜).‎ But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education. We who labor in clean shirts in offices don have the abilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed. The cost to repair it was estimated at $ 800. “Hey, I can fix it,” said Jody. I doubted it, but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose.‎ My son, with other motorheads, fixed the car. They got parts(零件) from a junkyard, and ability from vo-tech classes. The cost was $ 25 instead of $800.‎ Since that first repair job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him.‎ These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world. And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes.‎ I have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects need builders. Most importantly, I have learned that fathers don need clones in footsteps or anywhere else.‎ My son may never make the school honor roll. But he made mine.‎ ‎1.What used to be the author hope for his son?‎ A.To avoid becoming his clone.‎ B.To resemble him in appearance.‎ C.To develop in a different direction.‎ D.To reach the author unachieved goals.‎ ‎2.What can we learn about the author children?‎ A.His daughter does better in school.‎ B.His daughter has got a master degree.‎ C.His son tried hard to finish homework.‎ D.His son couldn write his book reports.‎ ‎3.The author let his son repair the car because he believed that　　　. ‎ A.his son had the ability to fix it B.it would save him much time C.it wouldn cause him any more loss D.other motorheads would come to help ‎4.In the author eyes, motorheads are　　　. ‎ A.tidy and hard-working B.cheerful and smart C.lazy but bright D.relaxed but rude ‎5.What did the author realize in the end?‎ A.It is unwise to expect your child to follow your path.‎ B.It is important for one to make the honor roll.‎ C.Architects play a more important role than builders.‎ D.Motorheads have greater ability than office workers.‎ 答案 ‎1.D　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.C　‎ ‎4.B　‎ ‎5.A　‎ Passage 14(2016江苏,B)词数:385‎ Chimps(黑猩猩) will cooperate in certain ways, like gathering in war parties to protect their territory. But beyond the minimum requirements as social beings, they have little instinct (本能) to help one another. Chimps in the wild seek food for themselves. Even chimp mothers regularly decline to share food with their children, who are able from a young age to gather their own food.‎ In the laboratory, chimps don naturally share food either. If a chimp is put in a cage where he can pull in one plate of food for himself or, with no greater effort, a plate that also provides food for a neighbor in the next cage, he will pull at random—he just doesn care whether his neighbor gets fed or not. Chimps are truly selfish.‎ Human children, on the other hand, are naturally cooperative. From the earliest ages, they desire to help others, to share information and to participate in achieving common goals. The psychologist Michael Tomasello has studied this cooperativeness in a series of experiments with very young children. He finds that if babies aged 18 months see an unrelated adult with hands full trying to open a door, almost all will immediately try to help.‎ There are several reasons to believe that the urges to help, inform and share are not taught,but naturally possessed in young children.One is that these instincts appear at a very young age before most parents have started to train their children to behave socially. Another is that the helping behaviors are not improved if the children are rewarded. A third reason is that social intelligence develops in children before their general cognitive(认知的)skills, at least when compared with ‎ chimps. In tests conducted by Tomasello, the human children did no better than the chimps on the physical world tests but were considerably better at understanding the social world.‎ The core of what children minds have and chimps don is what Tomasello calls shared intentionality. Part of this ability is that they can infer what others know or are thinking. But beyond that, even very young children want to be part of a shared purpose. They actively seek to be part of a “we”, a group that intends to work toward a shared goal.‎ ‎1.What can we learn from the experiment with chimps?‎ A.Chimps seldom care about others interests.‎ B.Chimps tend to provide food for their children.‎ C.Chimps like to take in their neighbors food.‎ D.Chimps naturally share food with each other.‎ ‎2.Michael Tomasello tests on young children indicate that they　　　. ‎ A.have the instinct to help others B.know how to offer help to adults C.know the world better than chimps D.trust adults with their hands full ‎3.The passage is mainly about 　　　. ‎ A.the helping behaviors of young children B.ways to train children shared intentionality C.cooperation as a distinctive human nature D.the development of intelligence in children 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.C　‎ Passage 15(2015课标全国Ⅰ,A)词数:218‎ Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don need to book. They end around 21:00.‎ November 7th ‎ The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early“civil engineers”.‎ December 5th ‎ Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering. Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London ice trade grew.‎ February 6th ‎ An Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.‎ March 6th ‎ Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames has many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.‎ Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book More info:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson London Canal Museum ‎12—13 New Wharf Road,London NI 9RT www.canalmuseum.org.uk　www.canalmuseum.mobi Tel:020 7713 0836‎ ‎1.When is the talk on James Brindley?　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ A.February 6th.‎ B.March 6th.‎ C.November 7th.‎ D.December 5th.‎ ‎2.What is the topic of the talk in February?‎ A.The Canal Pioneers.‎ B.Ice for the Metropolis.‎ C.Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands.‎ D.An Update on the Cotswold Canals.‎ ‎3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?‎ A.Miranda Vickers. B.Malcolm Tucker.‎ C.Chris Lewis. D.Liz Payne.‎ 答案 ‎1.C　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.A　‎ Passage 16(2015课标全国Ⅱ,D)词数:274‎ Choose Your One-Day Tours!‎ Tour A—Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge—￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter.‎ Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.‎ Tour B—Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary Church Tower and Anne Hathaway house—￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter.‎ Oxford:Includes a guided tour of England oldest university city and colleges.Look over the“city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”from St Mary Church Tower.Stratford:Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.‎ Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace—￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter.‎ Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court,Henry VIII favourite palace.Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history,Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen.Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction.Visit the palace and its various historic gardens,which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!‎ Tour D—Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great—￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter.‎ Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.‎ ‎1.Which tour will you choose if you want to see England oldest university city?‎ A.Tour A. B.Tour B. C.Tour C. D.Tour D.‎ ‎2.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?‎ A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.‎ B.Oxford & Stratford.‎ C.Bath & Stonehenge.‎ D.Cambridge.‎ ‎3.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?‎ A.It used to be the home of royal families.‎ B.It used to be a well-known maze.‎ C.It is the oldest palace in Britain.‎ D.It is a world-famous castle.‎ 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.A　‎ Passage 17(2015安徽,A)词数:179‎ ‎　　Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.‎ Electronic Village Program(Thursday, June 18,2015)‎ Nearpod ‎9:00 am to 10:00 am Room 501‎ Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context(语境)for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.‎ TEO ‎2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Room 502‎ Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.‎ Kahoot ‎10:30 am to 11:30 am Room 601‎ Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback(反馈), including reports about their strengths and weaknesses.‎ Prezi ‎3:30 pm to 4:20 pm Room 602‎ Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on a variety of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.‎ ‎ 1.Nearpod can be used to　　　. 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ A.offer grammar tests B.teach listening on-line C.help vocabulary learning D.gain fluency in speaking ‎2.If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to　　　. ‎ A.Room 501 B.Room 502 C.Room 601 D.Room 602‎ ‎3.Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?‎ A.Nearpod. B.Kahoot. C.TEO. D.Prezi.‎ ‎4.A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by　　　. ‎ A.9:00 am B.10:30 am C.2:00 pm D.3:30 pm 答案 ‎1.C　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.B　‎ ‎4.C　‎ Passage 18(2015福建,A)词数:362‎ Food festivals around the world Stilton Cheese Rolling May Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four, dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes, roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors lane(赛道). Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos(disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones). All the competitors are served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.‎ Fiery Foods Festival—The Hottest Festival on Earth Every year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Caribbean and China, but they all share a common addiction—food that is not just spicy(辛辣), but hot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March. You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepper—officially the hottest pepper in the world—or any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one thing for sure—if you don like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isn for you!‎ La Tomatina—The World Biggest Food Fight On the last Wednesday of every August, the Spanish town of Buol hosts La Tomatina—the world largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoes—official fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.‎ The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves,runs,or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends again—and for a much-needed wash!‎ ‎1.In the Stilton cheese rolling competition, competitors on each team must　　　. ‎ A.wear various formal clothes B.roll a wooden cheese in their own lane C.kick or throw their cheese D.use a real cheese weighing about four kilos ‎2.Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?‎ A.In New Mexico. B.In the Caribbean.‎ C.In Australia. D.In China.‎ ‎3.The celebration of La Tomatina lasts　　　. ‎ A.three days B.seven days C.less than three days D.more than seven days ‎4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?‎ A.The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.‎ B.More than 10,000 Chinese take part in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.‎ C.Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.‎ D.An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.‎ 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.B　‎ ‎4.C　‎ Passage 19(2015重庆,B)词数:259‎ In ancient Egypt,a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simply by making changes to its environment.Modern businesses have been following his lead,with more tactics(策略).‎ One tactic involves where to display the goods.For example,stores place fruits and vegetables in the first section.They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food(垃圾食品)later in their trip.In department stores,the women shoe section is generally next to the women cosmetics(化妆品)section:while the shop assistant is going back to find the right size shoe,bored customers are likely to wander over and find some cosmetics they might want to try later.‎ Besides,businesses seek to appeal to customers senses.Stores notice that the smell of baked goods encourages shopping,so they make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout the day.Music sells goods,too.Researchers in Britain found that when French music was played,sales of French wines went up.‎ When it comes to the selling of houses,businesses also use highly rewarding tactics.They find that customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door,and turn it into a business opportunity.A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly.When entering the house,the customer would see the Pacific Ocean through the windows,and then the pool through an open stairway leading to the lower level.The instant view of water on both levels helped sell these $10 million houses.‎ ‎1.Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section?‎ A.To save customers time.‎ B.To show they are high quality foods.‎ C.To help sell junk food.‎ D.To sell them at discount prices.‎ ‎2.According to Paragraph 3, which of the following encourages customers to buy?‎ A.Opening the store early in the morning.‎ B.Displaying British wines next to French ones.‎ C.Inviting customers to play music.‎ D.Filling the store with the smell of fresh bread.‎ ‎3.What is the California builder story intended to prove?‎ A.The house structure is a key factor customers consider.‎ B.The more costly the house is,the better it sells.‎ C.An ocean view is much to the customers taste.‎ D.A good first impression increases sales.‎ ‎4.What is the main purpose of the passage?‎ A.To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.‎ B.To introduce how businesses have grown from the past.‎ C.To report researches on customer behavior.‎ D.To show dishonest business practices.‎ 答案 ‎1.C　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.D　‎ ‎4.A　‎ Passage 20(2015浙江,B)词数:554‎ Graphs can be a very useful tool for conveying information,especially numbers,percentages,and other data.A graph gives the reader a picture to interpret.That can be a lot more efficient than pages and pages explaining the data.‎ Graphs can seem frightening,but reading a graph is a lot like reading a story.The graph has a title,a main idea,and supporting details.You can use your active reading skills to analyze and understand graphs just like any other text.‎ Most graphs have a few basic parts:a caption or introduction paragraph,a title,a legend or key,and labeled axes.An active reader looks at each part of the graph before trying to interpret the data.Captions will usually tell you where the data came from(for example,a scientific study of 400 African elephants from 1980 to 2005).Captions usually summarize the author main point as well.The title is very important.It tells you the main idea of the graph by stating what kind of information is being shown.A legend,also called a key,is a guide to the symbols and colors used in the graph.Many graphs,including bar graphs and line graphs,have two axes that form a corner.Usually these axes are the left side and the bottom of the graph.Each axis will always have a label.The label tells you what each axis measures.‎ ‎　　　　　　　　　　　Bar Graphs A bar graph has two axes and uses bars to show amounts.In Graph 1,we see that the x-axis shows grades that students earned,and the y-axis shows how many students earned each grade.You can see that 6 students earned an A because the bar for A stretches up to 6 on the vertical measurement.There is a lot of information we can get from a simple graph like this(See Graph 1).‎ ‎　　　　　　　　　　　Line Graphs A line graph looks similar to a bar graph,but instead of bars,it plots points and connects them with a line.It has the same parts as a bar graph—two labeled axes—and can be read the same way.To read a line graph,it important to focus on the points of intersection rather than the line segments between the points.This type of graph is most commonly used to show how something changes over time.Here is a graph that charts how far a bird flies during the first five days of its spring migration(See Graph 2).‎ The unit of measurement for the x-axis is days.The unit of measurement for the y-axis is kilometers.Thus we can see that,on the first day,the pipit flew 20 kilometers.The line segment goes up between Day 1 and Day 2,which means that the bird flew farther on Day 2.If the line segment angled down,as between Day 4 and Day 5,it would mean that the bird flew fewer kilometers than the day before.This line graph is a quick,visual way to tell the reader about the bird migration.‎ ‎　　　　　　　　　　　Pie Graphs A typical pie graph looks like a circular pie.The circle is divided into sections,and each section represents a fraction of the data.The graph is commonly used to show percentages;the whole pie represents 100 percent,so each piece is a fraction of the whole.‎ A pie graph might include a legend, or it might use icons or labels within each slice. This pie graph shows one month expenses(See Graph 3).‎ Food $25‎ Movies $12‎ Clothing $36‎ Savings $20‎ Books $7‎ ‎1.When used in a graph, a legend is　　　. ‎ A.a guide to the symbols and colors B.an introduction paragraph C.the main idea D.the data ‎2.What is the total number of students who earned a C or better?‎ A.4. B.6. ‎ C.10. D.20.‎ ‎3.The bird covered the longest distance on　　　. ‎ A.Day 1‎ B.Day 2‎ C.Day 3‎ D.Day 4‎ ‎4.Which of the following cost Amy most?‎ A.Food.‎ B.Books.‎ C.Movies.‎ D.Clothing.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.C　‎ ‎4.D　‎ Passage 21(2015江苏,A)词数:207‎ ‎1.According to the Code, visitors should act　　　. 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ A.with care and respect B.with relief and pleasure C.with caution and calmness D.with attention and observation ‎2.What are you encouraged to do when travelling in New Zealand?‎ A.Take your own camping facilities.‎ B.Bury glass far away from rivers.‎ C.Follow the track for the sake of plants.‎ D.Observe signs to approach nesting birds.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.C　‎ Passage 22(2015天津,A)词数:313‎ University Room Regulations Approved and Prohibited Items The following items are approved for use in residential(住宿的)rooms:electric blankets,hair dryers,personal computers,radios,televisions and DVD players.Items that are not allowed in student rooms include:candles,ceiling fans,fireworks,waterbeds,sun lamps and wireless routers.Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.‎ Access to Residential Rooms Students are provided with a combination(组合密码)for their room door locks upon check-in.Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone.The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others.The fee is $25 to change a room combination.‎ Cooking Policy Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen.Students must clean up after cooking.This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff.Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use.With the ‎ exception of using a small microwave oven(微波炉)to heat food,students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.‎ Pet Policy No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms.Students who are found with pets,whether visiting or owned by the student,are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet.Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect.If,one week from the date of written notice,the pet is not removed,the student is referred to the Student Court.‎ Quiet Hours Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University.Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday.Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am.Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.‎ ‎1.Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?‎ A.Ceiling fans and waterbeds.‎ B.Wireless routers and radios.‎ C.Hair dryers and candles.‎ D.TVs and electric blankets.‎ ‎2.What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?‎ A.The combination should be changed.‎ B.The Office should be charged.‎ C.He should replace the door lock.‎ D.He should check out of the room.‎ ‎3.What do we know about the cooking policy?‎ A.A microwave oven can be used.‎ B.Cooking in student rooms is permitted.‎ C.A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.‎ D.Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.‎ ‎4.If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning,he will face　　　. ‎ A.parent visits B.a fine of $100‎ C.the Student Court D.a written notice ‎5.When can students enjoy a party in residences?‎ A.7:00 am,Sunday. B.7:30 am,Thursday.‎ C.11:30 pm,Monday. D.00:30 am,Saturday.‎ 答案 ‎1.D　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.A　‎ ‎4.C　‎ ‎5.D　‎ Passage 23(2015四川,A)词数:50‎ ‎1.The card above is　　　. ‎ A.a ticket B.a postcard C.an invitation D.an advertisement ‎2.The party is for　　　. ‎ A.a birthday B.the Queen C.bee watching D.the National Day ‎3.According to the card, if you are unable to go, you can　　　. ‎ A.return the card B.visit the Museum C.ignore the message D.contact Alice mother 答案 ‎1.C　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.D　‎ Passage 24(2015四川,C)词数:315‎ Across Britain,burnt toast will be served to mothers in bed this morning as older sons and daughters rush to deliver their supermarket bunches of flowers.But,according to a new study,we should be placing a higher value on motherhood all year.‎ Mothers have long known that their home workload was just as heavy as paid work.Now,the new study has shown that if they were paid for their parental labours,they would earn as much as ￡172,000 a year.‎ The study looked at the range of jobs mothers do,as well as the hours they are working,to determine the figure.This would make their yearly income ￡30,000 more than the Prime Minister earns.‎ By analysing the numbers,it found the average mother works 119 hours a week,40 of which would usually be paid at a standard rate and 79 hours as overtime.After questioning 1,000 mothers with children under 18,it found that,on most days,mums started their routine work at 7am and finished at around 11pm.‎ To calculate just how much mothers would earn from that labour,it suggested some of the roles that mums could take on,including housekeeper,part-time lawyer,personal trainer and entertainer.Being a part-time lawyer,at ￡48.98 an hour,would prove to be the most profitable of the“mum jobs”,with psychologist(心理学家)a close second.‎ It also asked mothers about the challenges they face,with 80 per cent making emotional(情感的)demand as the hardest thing about motherhood.‎ Over a third of mums felt they needed more training and around half said they missed going out with friends.‎ The study shows mothers matter all year long and not just on Mother Day.The emotional,physical and mental energy mothers devote to their children can be never-ending,but children are also sources of great joy and happiness.Investing(投入)in time for parenting and raising relationships is money well spent.‎ ‎1.How much would a mother earn a year if working as the Prime Minister?‎ A.￡30,000. B.￡142,000.‎ C.￡172,000. D.￡202,000.‎ ‎2.The biggest challenge for most mothers is from　　　. ‎ A.emotional demand B.low pay for work C.heavy workload D.lack of training ‎3.What is stressed in the last paragraph?‎ A.Mothers importance shows in family all year long.‎ B.The sacrifices mothers make are huge but worthwhile.‎ C.Mothers devotion to children can hardly be calculated.‎ D.Investing time in parenting would bring a financial return.‎ ‎4.What can we conclude from the study?‎ A.Mothers working hours should be largely reduced.‎ B.Mothers should balance their time for work and rest.‎ C.Mothers labour is of a higher value than it is realised.‎ D.Mothers should be freed from housework for social life.‎ 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.B　‎ ‎4.C　‎ Passage 25(2014课标全国Ⅰ,D)词数:267‎ As more and more people speak the global languages of English,Chinese,Spanish,and Arabic,other languages are rapidly disappearing.In fact,half of the 6,000—7,000 languages spoken around the world today will likely die out by the next century,according to the United Nations Educational,Scientific,and Cultural Organization(UNESCO).‎ In an effort to prevent language loss,scholars from a number of organizations—UNESCO and National Geographic among them—have for many years been documenting dying languages and the cultures they reflect.‎ Mark Turin,a scientist at the Macmillan Center,Yale University,who specializes in the languages and oral traditions of the Himalayas,is following in that tradition.His recently published book,A Grammar of Thangmi with an Ethnolinguistic Introduction to the Speakers and Their Culture,grows out of his experience living,working,and raising a family in a village in Nepal. ‎ Documenting the Thangmi language and culture is just a starting point for Turin,who seeks to include other languages and oral traditions across the Himalayan reaches of India,Nepal,Bhutan,and China.But he is not content to simply record these voices before they disappear without record.‎ At the University of Cambridge Turin discovered a wealth of important materials—including photographs,films,tape recordings,and field notes—which had remained unstudied and were badly in need of care and protection.‎ Now,through the two organizations that he has founded—the Digital Himalaya Project and the World Oral Literature Project—Turin has started a campaign to make such documents,found in libraries and stores around the world,available not just to scholars but to the younger generations of communities from whom the materials were ‎ originally collected.Thanks to digital technology and the widely available Internet,Turin notes,the endangered languages can be saved and reconnected with speech communities.‎ ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎1.Many scholars are making efforts to　　　. ‎ A.promote global languages B.rescue disappearing languages C.search for language communities D.set up language research organizations ‎2.What does “that tradition” in Paragraph 3 refer to?‎ A.Having full records of the languages.‎ B.Writing books on language teaching.‎ C.Telling stories about language users.‎ D.Living with the native speakers.‎ ‎3.What is Turin book based on?‎ A.The cultural studies in India.‎ B.The documents available at Yale.‎ C.His language research in Bhutan.‎ D.His personal experience in Nepal.‎ ‎4.Which of the following best describes Turin work?‎ A.Write,sell and donate.‎ B.Record,repair and reward.‎ C.Collect,protect and reconnect.‎ D.Design,experiment and report.‎ 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.D　‎ ‎4.C　‎ Passage 26(2014课标全国Ⅱ,D)词数:262‎ Metro Pocket Guide Metrorail(地铁)‎ Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out.Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.‎ Farecard machines are in every station.Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.‎ Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass.Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations.Use it after 9:30 a.m.until closing on weekdays,and all day on weekends and holidays.‎ Hours of service ‎ Open:5 a.m.Mon.—Fri.　　　　　　7 a.m.Sat.—Sun.‎ Close:midnight Sun.—Thurs. 3 a.m.Fri.—Sat.nights Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.‎ Metrobus When paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip card,the fare is $1.25.‎ Fares for senior/disabled customers ‎ Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare.On Metrorail and Metrobus,use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip ‎ card.For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards,SmarTrip cards and passes,please visit MetroOpensDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.‎ Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100.‎ Travel tips(提示) ‎ ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎·Avoid riding during weekday rush periods—before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.‎ ‎·If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station,please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.‎ ‎1.What should you know about farecard machines?‎ A.They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.‎ B.They are connected to change machines.‎ C.They offer special service to the elderly.‎ D.They make change for no more than $5.‎ ‎2.At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?‎ A.At midnight. B.At 3 a.m.‎ C.At 5 a.m. D.At 7 p.m.‎ ‎3.What is good about a SmarTrip card?‎ A.It is convenient for old people.‎ B.It saves money for its users.‎ C.It can be bought at any time.‎ D.It is sold on the Internet.‎ ‎4.Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?‎ A.202-962-1195 B.202-962-1100‎ C.202-637-7000 D.202-637-8000‎ 答案 ‎1.D　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.B　‎ ‎4.A　‎ Passage 27(2013课标Ⅰ,A)词数:197‎ Some people will do just about anything to save money.And I am one of them.Take my family last vacation.It was my six-year-old son winter break from school,and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a week-long trip.The flight was overbooked,and Delta,the airline,offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.I had meetings in New York,so I had to get back.But that didn mean my husband and my son couldn stay.I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.‎ The next day,my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight.Yes,I encouraged—okay,ordered—them to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Our total take:$1,600.Not bad,huh?‎ Now some people may think I a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a big-time bargain hunter,I know the value of a dollar.And these days,a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.‎ I made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露)the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBC Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade:A Consumer Survival Guide.And I really do what I believe in.‎ I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money worth.I also tightfisted when it comes to shoes,clothes for my children,and expensive restaurants.But I wouldn hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape ‎ longer,and it the first thing people notice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.‎ ‎1.Why did Delta give the author family credits?‎ A.They took a later flight.‎ B.They had early bookings.‎ C.Their flight had been delayed.‎ D.Their flight had been cancelled.‎ ‎2.What can we learn about the author?‎ A.She rarely misses a good deal.‎ B.She seldom makes a compromise.‎ C.She is very strict with her children.‎ D.She is interested in cheap products.‎ ‎3.What does the author do?　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ A.She a teacher. B.She a housewife.‎ C.She a media person. D.She a businesswoman.‎ ‎4.What does the author want to tell us?‎ A.How to expose bad tricks. ‎ B.How to reserve airline seats.‎ C.How to spend money wisely. ‎ D.How to make a business deal.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.C　‎ ‎4.C　‎ Passage 28(2013课标Ⅰ,D)词数:179‎ The National Gallery Description:‎ The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.‎ Layout:‎ The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th- to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.‎ The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titian and Veronese.‎ The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velázquez, Claude and Vermeer.‎ The East Wing houses 18th- to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.‎ Opening Hours:‎ The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm(Fridays 10am to 9pm)and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.‎ Getting There:‎ Nearest underground stations:Charing Cross(2-minute walk), Leicester Square(3-minute walk), Embankment(7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus(8-minute walk).‎ ‎1.In which century collection can you see religious paintings?‎ ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ A.The 13th. B.The 17th.‎ C.The 18th. D.The 20th.‎ ‎2.Where are Leonardo da Vinci works shown?‎ A.In the East Wing. B.In the main West Wing.‎ C.In the Sainsbury Wing. D.In the North Wing.‎ ‎3.Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?‎ A.Piccadilly Circus. B.Leicester Square.‎ C.Embankment. D.Charing Cross.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.D　‎ Passage 29(2013课标Ⅱ,B)词数:232‎ In 1947 a group of famous people from the art world headed by an Austrian conductor decided to hold an international festival of music,dance and theatre in Edinburgh.The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.‎ It quickly attracted famous names such as Alec Guinness,Richard Burton,Dame Margot Fonteyn and Marlene Dietrich as well as the big symphony orchestras(交响乐团).It became a fixed event every August and now attracts 400,000 people yearly.‎ At the same time,the “Fringe”appeared as a challenge to the official festival.Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited in 1947,in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform,and they did so in a public house disused for years.‎ Soon,groups of students firstly from Edinburgh University,and later from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge,Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform theatre by little-known writers of plays in small church halls to the people of Edinburgh.‎ Today the “Fringe”,once less recognized,has far outgrown the festival with around 1,500 performances of theatre,music and dance on every one of the 21 days it lasts.And yet as early as 1959,with only 19 theatre groups performing,some said it was getting too big.‎ A paid administrator was first employed only in 1971,and today there are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during August itself.In 2004 there were 200 places housing 1,695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries.More than 1.25 million tickets were sold.‎ ‎1.What was the purpose of Edinburgh Festival at the beginning?‎ A.To bring Europe together again.‎ B.To honor heroes of World War Ⅱ.‎ C.To introduce young theatre groups.‎ D.To attract great artists from Europe.‎ ‎2.Why did some uninvited theatre groups come to Edinburgh in 1947?‎ A.They owned a public house there.‎ B.They came to take up a challenge.‎ C.They thought they were also famous.‎ D.They wanted to take part in the festival.‎ ‎3.Who joined the “Fringe” after it appeared?‎ A.Popular writers.‎ B.University students.‎ C.Artists from around the world.‎ D.Performers of music and dance.‎ ‎4.We may learn from the text that Edinburgh Festival　　　. ‎ A.has become a non-official event B.has gone beyond an art festival C.gives shows all year round D.keeps growing rapidly 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.B　‎ ‎4.D　‎ Passage 30(2013安徽,C)词数:277‎ When 19-year-old Sophia Giorgi said she was thinking of volunteering to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation(基金会),nobody understood what she was talking about.But Sophia knew just how important Make-A-Wish could be because this special organization had helped to make a dream come true for one of her best friends.We were interested in finding out more,so we went along to meet Sophia and listen to what she had to say.‎ Sophia told us that Make-A-Wish is a worldwide organization that started in the United States in 1980.“It a charity(慈善机构)that helps children who have got very serious illnesses.Make-A-Wish helps children feel happy even though they are sick,by making their wishes and dreams come true,”Sophia explained.‎ We asked Sophia how Make-A-Wish had first started.She said it had all begun with a very sick young boy called Chris,who had been dreaming for a long time of becoming a policeman.Sophia said lots of people had wanted to find a way to make Chris dream come true—so,with everybody help,Chris,only seven years old at the time,had been a “policeman” for a day.“When people saw how delighted Chris was when his dream came true,they decided to try and help other sick children too,and that was the beginning of Make-A-Wish,”explained Sophia.‎ Sophia also told us the Foundation tries to give children and their families a special,happy time.A Make-A-Wish volunteer visits the families and asks the children what they would wish for if they could have anything in the world.Sophia said the volunteers were important because they were the ones who helped to make the wishes come true.They do this either by providing things that are necessary,or by raising money or helping out in whatever way they can.‎ ‎1.Sophia found out about Make-A-Wish because her best friend had　　　. ‎ A.benefited from it B.volunteered to help it C.dreamed about it D.told the author about it ‎2.According to Sophia, Make-A-Wish　　　. ‎ A.is an international charity B.was understood by nobody at first C.raises money for very poor families D.started by drawing the interest of the public ‎3.What is said about Chris in Paragraph 3?‎ A.He has been a policeman since he was seven.‎ B.He gave people the idea of starting Make-A-Wish.‎ C.He wanted people to help make his dream come true.‎ D.He was the first child Make-A-Wish helped after it had been set up.‎ ‎4.Which of the following is true about Make-A-Wish volunteers?‎ A.They are important for making wishes come true.‎ B.They try to help children get over their illnesses.‎ C.They visit sick children to make them feel special.‎ D.They provide what is necessary to make Make-A-Wish popular.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.B　‎ ‎4.A　‎ ‎【三年模拟】‎ A组　2016—2018年模拟·基础题组 Passage 1(2018河南中原名校二次质检,B)词数:345‎ Young people in the United States do not have a strong understanding of the world and their place in it.‎ Two U.S.-based groups, the Council on Foreign Relations and the National Geographic Society commissioned an online survey earlier this year. They wanted to know what young people educated in American colleges knew about geography, U.S. foreign policy, recent international events, and economics.‎ The survey was given to over 1,200 Americans between the ages of 18 and 26. All of them currently attend, or formerly attended, a 2- or 4-year college or university.‎ The average test score, out of 75 total possible answers, was 55 percent. The study identifies a few important problems. For example, only 30 percent knew that the only part of the U.S. government that can declare war is Congress. Only 60% of those taking the survey could identify Brazil on a world map.‎ Part of the problem, argue the organizers of the survey, is the Internet. They say it is becoming harder to find high-quality information about world events amongst all the fake news and trivia which swamp the web. Forty-three percent of those questioned said they read about the news on Facebook.‎ Another problem is that most college courses do not require students to learn about international issues. If such information is not required, Richard Haass from the Council on Foreign Relations said, then the United States could have leaders like Gary Johnson. He was a recent presidential candidate who did not know about the Syrian city of Aleppo when a reporter asked him about it.‎ The survey results were not all bad. The young people also demonstrated a good understanding of climate change and renewable energy. And the majority of them said that international issues were becoming more important to them.‎ Haass says these findings suggest the need to find ways to get good information to students, both in school and online. To help, the Council on Foreign Relations is creating a new program called CFR Campus, designed to help build knowledge about global issues.‎ ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎1.What can we learn about the survey?‎ A.All the participants were recent university graduates.‎ B.It was an online survey conducted by two U.S. universities.‎ C.Its aim is to figure out what the young people know about America.‎ D.It was given to over 1,200 American people aged from 18 to 26.‎ ‎2.What one reason survey organizers give for young people lack of knowledge?‎ A.Young people are unwilling to travel abroad.‎ B.The sources from which they get their information.‎ C.The U.S. university system is of poor quality.‎ D.Their lack of interest in knowing more about the world.‎ ‎3.According to the survey, what topic did the young Americans understand best?‎ A.Environmental matters.‎ B.Geographic information.‎ C.Foreign relations.‎ D.Government organizations.‎ ‎4.In which column of a newspaper could we find this article?‎ A.Economics. B.Entertainment.‎ C.Politics. D.Education.‎ 答案 ‎1.D　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.A　‎ ‎4.D　‎ Passage 2(2018河北衡水中学联考,A)词数:333‎ Dutch masters exhibition in Beijing The 17th-century Dutch Golden Age had several significant artists and a range of great pieces produced during the period—including Jan Vermeer Young Woman at Virginal, Jan Lievens Boy in a Cape, and Turban and Rembrandt Self-Portrait with Shaded Eyes.‎ Some of the most refined examples of the time, including those three pieces mentioned above, will make their debut(首次亮相)in China as part of a world tour of The Leiden Collection.‎ If you go:‎ ‎9 a.m.—5 p.m., June 17—Sept 3 (closed on Mondays). The National Museum of China,1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng District.010-6400-1476.‎ Ticket: 50 yuan ($7)‎ The Age of Mechanical Reproduction The Age of Mechanical Reproduction, the latest exhibition at the Riverside Art Museum, features 41 artworks of US pop icon Andy Warhol, covering art installations, paintings and photographs. Warhol well-known installation Electric Chair is a highlight of the show, which is also its debut in Asia.‎ If you go:‎ ‎10 a.m.—5 p.m., through August 28 (closed on Mondays).The Riverside Art Museum, Hongyan Road, Chaoyang District.010-5309-2062.‎ Ticket: 60 yuan Back with a bang Beijing-based band Escape Plan will hold a concert in Beijing this weekend. The band is most famous for the song The Brightest Star in the Night Sky.‎ If you go:‎ ‎7:30 p.m., June 17.Beijing Workers Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. 400-610-3721.‎ Ticket: 280—980 yuan Purple clay teapots Yixing purple clay potteries are a vital part of Chinese pottery culture and have been included in China list of the national intangible cultural heritage(国家非物质文化遗产).A selection of more than 80 purple clay teapots will go on display at the Poly Art Museum starting Friday. The exhibit will include a range of delicate teapot works of Ji Yishun, Wang Xiaolong and Gao Lijun, who are all inheritors(继承人)of the time-honored(历史悠久的)pottery handicraft.‎ If you go:‎ ‎9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.(closed on Sundays),through June 30.The Poly Art Museum, New Poly Plaza,1 Chaoyangmen North Street 9.010-6500-8117.‎ Ticket:20 yuan ‎1.What do Dutch masters exhibition in Beijing and The Age of Mechanical Reproduction have in common?‎ A.Their total exhibition time.‎ B.They aren open on Mondays.‎ C.Their ticket prices.‎ D.Their exhibition places.‎ ‎2.If you are fond of the performance of Escape Plan, which number can you contact to book a ticket in advance?‎ A.010-5309-2062. B.010-6500-8117.‎ C.010-6400-1476. D.400-610-3721.‎ ‎3.Where can you go and enjoy an exhibition but spend less money?‎ A.The Poly Art Museum, New Poly Plaza.‎ B.The National Museum of China.‎ C.The Riverside Art Museum.‎ D.Beijing Workers Gymnasium.‎ 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.A　‎ Passage 3(2017河南百校联盟3月联考,A)词数:252‎ Where to Drink Cafe San Bernardo Join table-tennis and pool-playing port. Cafe San Bernardo has been running since 1912.The Villa Crespo dive bar also offers up table football for ￡4 an hour. Service is efficient with last orders at 5 am. The daily happy hour between 6 pm and 9 pm includes 60 minutes playing your game of choice, plus a half-bottle of red wine and a corn pie, for ￡9.‎ ‎●Avenue Corrientes 5436, Villa Crespo, 54 11 4855 3956, cafesanbernardo.com M Salumeria & Enoteca Trading only in wine with a story, sommelier(侍酒师)Mariana Torta chooses new ways on a daily basis, and keeps a list of around 250 labels. There no wine menu—simply take your bottle from the shelf.‎ ‎●Open 11:00 am—11:30 pm, El Salvador 5777, Palermo Hollywood, 54 11 4778 9016,on Facebook Negro Cueva de Cafe Coffee has found its place in Buenos Aires. While LAB:Tostadores, The Shelter and Coffee Town are famous new places, Negro Cueva de Cafe is the best downtown. It serves Ecuadorian, Colombian and Brazilian beans, and its attracting cakes include croissant.‎ ‎●Open 9:30 am—7:00 pm, Suipacha 637, Microcentro, 54 11 4322 3000, negrocuevade-cafe.com La Calle Head to the Niceto Vega address and you be faced with a pizza. Don worry. It the right place. La Guitarrita is the front to“hidden”bar La Calle. Order the house cocktail, special candy, and prepare to sing until dawn with a high-energy young crowd.‎ ‎●Open 8:00 pm—2:00 am,Niceto Vega 4942, Palermo Soho, 54 11 3914 1972, on Facebook ‎　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎1.Which number should you call if you want to do some sports?‎ A.54 11 4855 3956. B.54 11 4778 9016.‎ C.54 11 4322 3000. D.54 11 3914 1972.‎ ‎2.When can you go to M Salumeria & Enoteca?‎ A.All day. B.1:00 am. C.10:00 am. D.3:00 pm.‎ ‎3.What makes La Calle different?‎ A.Its having special candy.‎ B.Its having no wine menu.‎ C.Its allowing you to play games.‎ D.Its opening for the longest time.‎ ‎4.What is the author purpose in writing the text?‎ A.To show wine culture.‎ B.To introduce some wine bars.‎ C.To help people choose a drink.‎ D.To show how to enjoy yourself.‎ 答案 ‎1.A　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.A　‎ ‎4.B　‎ Passage 4(2017河北衡水中学下学期期中,B)词数:328‎ Bring any group of business owners or managers together and ask them the best way to promote their organizations, and you get different answers. That comes as no surprise. When it comes to promoting a business, trying to find the single choice is rarely wise. You see business owners and managers try radio advertising. When that doesn produce the results they want, they change to sending direct mail. When that doesn create a jump in sales, they buy TV commercials. When that falls short of their expectations, they try a new online strategy...and it goes on and on.‎ For most companies, the best approach is a mix of different channels, organized in ways that allow each to build upon the others. The channel that will work best in a given situation depends on a lot of factors, including the company itself, its audience, the message being conveyed, the environment, and many more.‎ Just that radio worked well for a company last effort doesn mean that TV advertising wouldn be a better choice this time. Or maybe the right channel is direct mail. There no simple answer, because there are so many variables. If your audience is broad, then maybe radio or newspaper advertising is the right choice. If you targeting a carefully defined group, such as former customers, direct mail or email will probably perform better.‎ There are two important lessons here. The first is not to concentrate on trying to find a single channel that will serve all of the company needs, because it just doesn exist. The second lesson is that before you spend the first dollar to promote your business, you need to do more than a little learning. You really need to understand your customers, your marketplace, your competitors, and the environment in which you do business. And you need a good understanding of what makes one marketing channel right for one situation, but not another. ‎ ‎1.According to Paragraph 1, there are no　　　.  ‎ A.cheap ads B.unsuccessful ads C.perfect ads D.all-purpose ads ‎ ‎2.What is the best way to promote a business? ‎ A.Using a channel that serves all of your budget. ‎ B.Putting ads on various channels at the same time. ‎ C.Creating an ad that appeals to all your customers. ‎ D.Advertising through a channel available to consumers. ‎ ‎3.When it comes to choosing an ad for a business, we should　　　.  ‎ A.stay away from TV advertising B.choose it based on the specific situation C.advertise on the radio or on the newspaper D.choose it according to your customers budget ‎4.Before deciding on a marketing channel, you need to 　　　. ‎ A.ask for your customers advice B.compare different advertising ‎ C.realize the problems with your business ‎ D.make research on all related factors 答案 ‎1.C　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.B　‎ ‎4.D　‎ Passage 5(2016安徽淮南二模,B)词数:291‎ Do Peru potatoes have the right stuff? That the question scientists will be asking in Lima next month, when a selection of potatoes will begin undergoing tests to determine whether they are fit to grow on Mars. ‎ NASA, the US space agency, is conducting the pioneering experiment together with Lima International Potato Center.‎ They will cultivate a hundred selected varieties in Mars-like conditions that could eventually pave the way for building a dome on the Red Planet for farming the vegetable. Of the selected candidates, 40 are native to the Andes Mountains, conditioned to grow in different ecological zones, can stand sudden climatic changes and reproduce in rocky areas. The other 60 are improved varieties, able to survive with little water and salt. They are also immune to viruses. Those that pass the tests must meet a final criterion—they must be able not only to grow well on Mars but also reproduce in large quantities. “We almost 100 percent certain that many of the selected potatoes will pass the tests,”said Julio Valdivia Silva, a Peruvian NASA astrobiologist(太空生物学家)who is taking part in the ambitious project. The scientists plan to transport 100 kilos of soil to a lab in Lima that will simulate the complex Martian atmosphere—which contains mostly carbon dioxide—and expose it to extreme ultraviolet(紫外线的)radiation. If the varieties selected for next month experiment don adapt to the desert soil, the researchers will introduce nutrients,which will be provided by radiation.‎ In future years, NASA plans to build a Mars research center in the Peruvian desert.It would create a perfect copy of the Martian landscape and atmosphere for future research into space farming that could serve manned missions to Mars and other planets in the solar system.‎ ‎1.What is the best title of the passage?‎ A.Transport potatoes to Peru B.Determine the varieties of potatoes in Peru C.NASA is to build a Mars research center in Peru D.NASA is to simulate growing potatoes on Mars in Peru ‎2.According to the third paragraph, which of the following statements is TRUE?‎ A.Forty kinds of potatoes can survive with little water and salt.‎ B.Many types of potatoes to be planted on Mars are developed in Peru.‎ C.Sixty varieties native to the Andes Mountains can stand sudden climatic changes.‎ D.The final criterion is that all the candidates are immune to viruses on the earth.‎ ‎3.What if the selected varieties don adapt to the desert soil in Peru?‎ A.Astrobiologists will be sent there to help.‎ B.Nutrients will be provided to plants by radiation.‎ C.A Mars research center will be built for further study.‎ D.100 more kilos of potatoes will be directly sent to Lima.‎ ‎4.The passage may be in the　　　column of China Daily. ‎ A.science B.sports C.tourism D.entertainment 答案 ‎1.D　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.B　‎ ‎4.A　‎ B组　2016—2018年模拟·提升题组 Passage 1(2018陕西西安中学一次摸底,D)词数:284‎ Children who spend more time reading with their parents have a greater chance of becoming better readers than those who don With the help from their parents, children can learn techniques to improve their reading skills.‎ ‎“A lot of parents think after their children learn to read, they should stop reading to them,” Donna George said. “They are sadly mistaken.”‎ George offers her services to parents at the Title Ⅰ Learning Centers. She said reading aloud to children may be the most valuable thing parents can do. “It is better for children to hear things at a higher level than where they are,” George said. “Parents are their child first teacher.” Parents help their children build listening, phonics, comprehension and vocabulary skills when they read aloud to them.‎ Before parents can identify reading problems, they should escape the enemy—television and limit the time their children spend watching television. George suggested not allowing kids to have a TV in their bedrooms, setting a schedule of when kids can watch or keeping a list of how many programs children watch. Louise Jones said that while her 14-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son enjoy reading, the television sometimes becomes a distraction. So she tries to build the situation by suggesting books the entire family will enjoy reading together, like the Harry Potter series.‎ Parents who do not read themselves should not count on their children being enthusiastic about it. If parents would read to their children at least 15 minutes every day, children would not have so many problems in school. It is the parents job to help build that desire in their children, and of course to know what kind of books to read is also important.‎ ‎1.According to George, reading aloud to children 　　　　. ‎ A.helps them correct mistakes B.is helpful to their reading C.is parents first duty to their children D.can get children out of television attraction ‎2.The underlined word “distraction” (in Paragraph 4) means something that can 　　　　. ‎ A.improve children reading skills B.help children form the right habit of reading C.make children interested in reading D.stop children concentrating on reading ‎3.What is important according to the fourth paragraph?‎ A.Reading skills. B.Reading speed.‎ C.Reading materials. D.Reading environment.‎ ‎4.The best title for the passage would be 　　　　. ‎ A.Children Spend More Time Reading with Parents B.Parents Are Their Child First Teacher C.How Parents Make Their Child a Better Reader D.How to Improve Children Reading Ability 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.D　‎ ‎3.D　‎ ‎4.C　‎ Passage 2(2018河南新乡一次模拟,D)词数:331‎ Food storing is common in members of the crow(乌鸦) family. A new study tested the birds outside this naturally occurring behavior, which may have evolved(进化)specifically because it gives crows a survival advantage. Some crow species are known to naturally use tools to recover food. So the researchers tested whether the birds could store and recover a tool so they could get it at their food after a gap of 17 hours—something we wouldn expect them to do naturally. But they were able to instantly select the tool out of a number of unnecessary items.‎ In another experiment, the researchers taught crows to select a token (礼品券) from a number of items so that they could then exchange for food. Again, the birds then showed that they could plan for the future using this new behavior. This is different from all of the previous studies in future planning, which have focused on naturally occurring behavior. For example, we know that chimpanzees select, transport and save appropriate tools for future needs.‎ These studies have shown that animals can plan for the future—but they left an important question open for debate. Are animals only able to plan to use abilities that have evolved to give them a specific advantage, or can they flexibly and intelligently apply planning behavior across various actions? Most critics would say the former, as the animals were tested in naturally occurring behaviors.‎ But the new research provides the first evidence that animal species can plan for the future using behavior that doesn typically occur in nature. This supports the view that at least some recognitive abilities in animals don evolve just in response to specific problems. Instead, it suggests that animals can apply these behaviors flexibly across problems in a similar way to humans. We need to investigate how flexible behavior evolved. Then we might be able to see how crows ability to plan for the future fits in with their broader cognitive powers.‎ ‎1.What the new finding about some crows according to Paragraph 1?‎ A.They can store food.‎ B.They can use tools to recover food.‎ C.They can store and recover tools.‎ D.They can select and store food.‎ ‎2.What are crows trained by scientists to do when given a token?‎ A.Reject it casually. B.Exchange it for food.‎ C.Save it as their food. D.Build a nest with it.‎ ‎3.What do scientists think of the studies which have shown that animals can plan for the future?‎ A.They are controversial.‎ B.They are disappointing.‎ C.They are contradictory.‎ D.They are convincing.‎ ‎4.What can be inferred about recognitive abilities in animals?‎ A.They develop only with age.‎ B.It is unclear how they evolved now.‎ C.No animals but crows benefit from them.‎ D.Planning for the future helps their evolution.‎ 答案 ‎1.C　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.A　‎ ‎4.B　‎ Passage 3(2017江西八所重点中学4月联考,A) 词数:257‎ Before traveling around the world, take some time and find out what sightseeing destinations are. Some of those spots that most guides mention are the following thrilling attractions.‎ Victoria Falls Victoria Falls has always been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of. There are a lot of spots that tourists love. Some of them are very dangerous for people. Yet the brave are ready to overcome their fear for a shot of lifetime.‎ Arctic Cliff Face A cliff does not make the most comfortable place for camping. Camping on the ground is far safer anyway. Despite all the inconvenience, the new trend is rapidly gaining popularity among climbing enthusiasts and outdoor addicts. ‎ Auckland Sky Tower Auckland Sky Tower is popular with bungee jumpers. Some celebrities, such as Beyonce, have already tried it, which proves that the place is not only safe but popular as well. The tower is 630 feet tall. At the top of the structure there is an observation deck. Trust us, most of those reading this article would prefer to stay on the ground rather than climb up this scary structure.‎ North Yungas Road The Road of Death is the right name given to a road in Bolivia. Hundreds of people die here every year. The major cause of all those accidents is the road. The problem is that it is too narrow and badly maintained while here the traffic is heavier than anywhere else. Nevertheless, it seems like tourists will continue visiting this strange road despite its scary nickname. ‎ ‎1.What is Victoria Falls famous for? ‎ A.Its narrow and badly maintained road.‎ B.Its dangerous but attractive spots for taking pictures.‎ C.Its scary structure.‎ D.Its thrilling camping.‎ ‎2.North Yungas Road is called “the Road of Death” because　　　. ‎ A.each year many people lose their lives there B.there is no necessary protection equipment C.it is built on the edge of the rock D.the traffic is the heaviest ‎3.If you like bungee jumping, you can go to　　　. ‎ A.Victoria Falls B.Arctic Cliff Face ‎ C.Auckland Sky Tower D.North Yungas Road ‎4.What do the four places have in common?‎ A.They are popular with climbers.‎ B.They all have beautiful scenery.‎ C.They are a bit life-threatening.‎ D.They have been visited by celebrities.‎ 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.C　‎ ‎4.C　‎ Passage 4(2017湖南湘潭一中等六校联考,B)词数:344‎ After the earthquake had stopped, when the rescuers reached the ruins of a young woman house, they saw her dead body through the cracks. But her pose was somehow ‎ strange that she knelt on her knees like a person was worshiping(做礼拜); her body was leaning forward, and her two hands were supported by an object. The collapsed house had crashed her back and her head.‎ With so many difficulties, the leader of the rescue team put his hand through a narrow gap on the wall to reach the woman body. He was hoping that this woman could be still alive. However, the cold and stiff body told him that she had passed away for sure.‎ He and the rest of the team left this house and were going to search the next collapsed building. For some reasons, the team leader was driven by compelling force to go back to the ruined house of the dead woman. Again, he knelt down and used his hand through the narrow cracks to search the little space under the dead body. Suddenly, he screamed with excitement,“A child! There is a child!”‎ The whole team worked together; carefully they removed the piles of ruined objects around the dead woman. There was a 3-month-old little boy wrapped in a flowery blanket under his mother dead body. Obviously, the woman had made a sacrifice for saving her son. When her house was falling, she used her body to make a cover to protect her son. The little boy was still sleeping peacefully when the team leader picked him up.‎ The medical doctor came quickly to exam the little boy. After he opened the blanket, he saw a cell phone. There was a text message on the screen. It said,“If you can survive, you must remember that I love you.” This cell phone was passing around from one hand to another. Everybody that read the message wept.“If you can survive, you must remember that I love you.” Such is the mother love for her child!‎ ‎1.Why did the leader of the rescue team decide to leave the house?‎ A.He didn notice the woman.‎ B.He knew the woman was dead.‎ C.He left to ask for help.‎ D.The gap was too narrow for his hand to get through.‎ ‎2.The reason why the woman died in such a strange pose was that　　　. ‎ A.she tried to protect her baby with her own body B.the earthquake happened when she was worshiping C.her knees were severely injured D.her hands were supported by an object　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎3.What can be the best title for the passage?‎ A.A strange pose in the ruins B.A mother love in the ruins C.A rescue team struggle D.A heart-breaking scene 答案 ‎1.B　‎ ‎2.A　‎ ‎3.B　‎ Passage 5(2016河南名校4月联考,D)词数:218‎ Earlier this year, the social media website Facebook announced that it would cooperate with several news organizations—including The New York Times, The Guardian, and the BBC—to place news stories directly into users personal Facebook web pages. Stories published using Facebook Instant Articles will load more quickly and keep the style of the original publisher, who will keep all the advertising income the stories earn—at least for now. The deal shows how important social media has become to news organizations, and is a clear sign of how the world of news is changing—and has been for a while.‎ Many thought of it as the death of the newspaper, when Google News began in 2002.It had no human editor. Instead Google used, and still uses, a secret computer ‎ program that selects and displays news stories according to the reader personal interests. More recently, Associated Press and Yahoo have been publishing computer-written articles. Both use special software to automatically produce stories about company financial results and sports reports—areas where the quality of writing is felt to be of secondary importance to the accuracy of the data.‎ I think we should be worried about such developments. One concern is that Facebook, Google and other social media websites see journalism as a sideline(副业), a way of putting people in front of advertisements. It isn their primary function—so if it stops making them lots of money, they likely to stop doing it. ‎ There also a concern that computer-written articles are not actually journalism at all, because what a human news team produces is actually quite complex. A well-written news story puts information in context, offers a voice to each side of an argument and brings the public new knowledge.‎ Although economics and the speed of delivery mean readers will probably choose a computer-written story over a carefully shaped article—at least for daily news—I don think the computers will be writing any in-depth articles for a while yet.‎ ‎1.What is the main purpose of the article?‎ A.To report on a new computer service offered by Facebook.‎ B.To advise readers against reading computer-written news.‎ C.To express concern about recent trends in online news.‎ D.To describe the process of online news reporting.　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 ‎ ‎2.Computer-written news reports have so far focused on sports and finance because 　　　. ‎ A.these are the most popular topics for online readers B.writing style is less important than accuracy in these areas ‎ C.information on these topics is more easily available D.there are fewer journalists specializing in these areas ‎3.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?‎ A.Business. B.Advertising.‎ C.Facebook. D.Journalism.‎ ‎4.In Paragraph 4, which of the following is mentioned as a characteristic of a well-written news article?‎ A.The information presented is up-to-date.‎ B.The author opinion is clear.‎ C.The language used is vivid.‎ D.Different views on the topic are presented.‎ 答案 ‎1.C　‎ ‎2.B　‎ ‎3.A　‎ ‎4.D　‎