专题04+阅读理解Ⅱ：细节理解题（练）-2019年高考英语二轮复习讲练测

专题04+阅读理解Ⅱ：细节理解题（练）-2019年高考英语二轮复习讲练测

‎1.D【2018·全国I】‎ We may think we're a culture that gets rid of our worn technology at the first sight of something shiny and new, but a new study shows that we keep using our old devices(装置) well after they go out of style. That’s bad news for the environment — and our wallets — as these outdated devices consume much more energy than the newer ones that do the same things.‎ To figure out how much power these devices are using, Callie Babbitt and her colleagues at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York tracked the environmental costs for each product throughout its life — from when its minerals are mined to when we stop using the device. This method provided a readout for how home energy use has evolved since the early 1990s. Devices were grouped by generation — Desktop computers, basic mobile phones, and box-set TVs defined 1992. Digital cameras arrived on the scene in 1997. And MP3 players, smart phones, and LCD TVs entered homes in 2002, before tablets and e-readers showed up in 2007.‎ As we accumulated more devices, however, we didn't throw out our old ones. "The living-room television is replaced and gets planted in the kids' room, and suddenly one day, you have a TV in every room of the house," said one researcher. The average number of electronic devices rose from four per household in 1992 to 13 in 2007. We're not just keeping these old devices — we continue to use them. According to the analysis of Babbitt's team, old desktop monitors and box TVs with cathode ray tubes are the worst devices with their energy consumption and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions（排放）more than doubling during the 1992 to 2007 window.‎ So what's the solution（解决方案）? The team's data only went up to 2007, but the researchers also explored what would happen if consumers replaced old products with new electronics that serve more than one function, such as a tablet for word processing and TV viewing. They found that more on-demand entertainment viewing on tablets instead of TVs and desktop computers could cut energy consumption by 44%.‎ ‎33. Why did Babbitt's team conduct the research?‎ A. To reduce the cost of minerals.‎ B. To test the life cycle of a product.‎ C. To update consumers on new technology.‎ D. To find out electricity consumption of the devices.‎ ‎34. Which of the following uses the least energy?‎ A. The box-set TV. B. The tablet.‎ C. The LCD TV. D. The desktop computer.‎ ‎【答案】33. D 34. B ‎ ‎34. 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的They found that more on-demand entertainment viewing on tablets instead of TVs and desktop computers could cut energy consumption by 44%.可知，平板电脑是耗能最少的电子设备，可以降低44%的耗能。故选B。‎ ‎2. B【2018·全国II】‎ Many of us love July because it’s the month when nature’s berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbia’s fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.‎ Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.‎ When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.‎ If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children’s party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.‎ ‎24. What does the author seem to like about cherries?‎ A. They contain protein. B. They are high in vitamin A.‎ C. They have a pleasant taste. D. They are rich in antioxidants.‎ ‎25. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?‎ A. To make them smell better. B. To keep their colour.‎ C. To speed up their ripening. D. To improve their nutrition.‎ ‎【答案】24. C 25. B ‎ ‎3. B【2018·全国III】‎ Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness(荒野). But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000.‎ Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.‎ But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go — to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City — its present population is 762.‎ ‎24. What attracted the early settlers to New York City?‎ A. Its business culture.‎ B. Its small population.‎ C. Its geographical position.‎ D. Its favourable climate.‎ ‎25. What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson?‎ A. Two-thirds of them stayed there.‎ B. One out of five people got rich.‎ C. Almost everyone gave up.‎ D. Half of them died.‎ ‎26. What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson?‎ A. They found the city too crowded.‎ B. They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.‎ C. They were unable to stand the winter.‎ D. They were short of food.‎ ‎【答案】24. C 25. B 26. B ‎ ‎【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Dawson这座城市的发展原因、过程与现状。‎ ‎25. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.可知，在最初挖黄金的两万人中有4000人变富有，所以是五分之一的人变富了，故B正确。‎ ‎26. 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come.可知，人们离开Dawson的主要原因是听说在Alaska发现了黄金，也就是他们要去别的地方寻找发财的机会。故B正确。‎ ‎4.B【浙江省2018年11月高考英语】‎ This month millions of American kids can forget about classroom bells and set off for grandparents’ homes, sleep-away camps and life guard stands. But summer vacation hasn’t always been a birth right of U.S. school children. Before the Civil War, schools operated on one of two calendars(日历), neither of which included a summer vacation. Rural(农村的) schooling was divided into summer and winter terms, leaving kids free to help with the farm work in the spring planting and fall harvest seasons. Urban students, meanwhile, regularly had as many as 48 weeks of study a year, with one break per quarter.‎ In the 1840s, however, educational reformers like Horace Mann moved to combine the two calendars out of concern that rural schooling was not enough and that overusing of young minds could lead to nervous disorders. Summer appeared as the obvious time for a break：it offered a rest for teachers, fit in the farming calendar and reduced doctors’ concern that packing students into hot classrooms would promote the spread of disease.‎ But people’s opinion about the modern U.S. school year, which averages 180 days, is still divided. Some experts say its pleasant but lazy summer break, which took hold in the early 20th century, is one of the reasons math skills and graduation rates of U.S. high schoolers ranked well below average in two international education reports published in 2007. Others insist that with children under increasing pressure to devote their downtime to internships(实习) or study, there’s still room for an institution that protects the lazy days of childhood.‎ ‎24. What did the rural school calendar before the Civil War allow children to do?‎ A. Enjoy a summer vacation.‎ B. Take a break each quarter.‎ C. Have 48 weeks of study a year.‎ D. Assist their parents with farm work.‎ ‎25. What did the educational reformers do in the 1840s?‎ A. They introduced summer vacation.‎ B. They shortened rural school terms.‎ C. They promoted the study of farming.‎ D. They advocated higher pay for teachers.‎ ‎【答案】24. D 25. A ‎ ‎【解析】‎ ‎【分析】‎ 本文是说明文，介绍了美国学校假期的设置，变化，暑假的设立过程及优缺点。‎ ‎【24题详解】‎ 细节理解题。根据第一段Rural(农村的) schooling was divided into summer and winter terms, leaving kids free to help with the farm work in the spring planting and fall harvest seasons.可知，内战前的农村校历包括夏季学期和冬季学期，让孩子们在春天播种和秋天收获时过假期帮助父母干农活。故选D。‎ ‎5.【2017·全国新课标I】A Pacific Science Center Guide ‎◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s Store Don’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s 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 Laster 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.‎ ‎◆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 beings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Wish pacificorganzier.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.‎ ‎21. Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?‎ A. In Building 1.‎ B. In Building 3.‎ C. At the last Dome.‎ D. At the Denny Way entrance.‎ ‎22. What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?‎ A. Train Science teachers.‎ B. Distribute science books.‎ C. Distribute scientific research.‎ D. Take science to the classroom.‎ ‎【文章大意】本文主要从购物点、就餐点、租借服务三方面介绍了Pacific Science Center，并展示了Pacific Science Center为人们做的贡献，呼吁人们的支持。‎ ‎【名师点睛】‎ 一般来说，解答细节理解题时都可采用“寻读法”。也就是说，考生不必通篇细看原文，而可以采取“带着问题找答案”的方法，先从问题中抓住关键性词语。这种关键性的词语可以被称为“定位词”，找出“定位词”然后以此为线索，快速地捕捉和理解事实或细节，恰当地运用略读、查读等技巧，在文章中寻找与此问题相关的段落、语句，仔细品味，对照比较，确定答案。‎ ‎1. 应用文中的细节理解，特别是广告，是阅读理解题中常见的一种体裁。广告简洁明快，语言精练，篇幅小、信息多。广告阅读题多为细节理解题。做这类阅读题的技巧是：先读题目，带着问题有针对性地阅读相关部分快速寻找有效信息。一般情况下，只要细心都会找到正确答案。 ‎ ‎2. 说明文中的细节理解与应用文一样，说明文中的阅读理解也偏重考查细节，我们也可以采用“先看题，然后带着问题在材料中寻找对应信息”的办法答题。 ‎ ‎3. 记叙文中的细节以理解故事、人物描写等是阅读理解的考查重点之一。做这类题一般也可采用“寻读法”，即先读题，然后带着问题快速阅读短文，找出与问题相关的词语或句子，再对相关词语或句子进行分析对比，获取准确信息，找出正确答案。‎ 例如第21题中根据题干中的关键词buy定位到Store，也就是第一段的内容。然后再结合后文中的The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster Dome.就可以得出正确答案。‎ 能在文中直接找到信息句子的细节题比较简单，一般设置在第一篇阅读里以减轻考生的紧张心理。所以考生要抓住这一特点，灵活使用解题策略，达到快速高效的目的。‎ ‎6.【2017·新课标全国II】A In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s 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’s first visit to the uk. The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.‎ Date&Time: Saturday 28 April,2.30pm&Sunday 29 April,1.30pm&6.30pm Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi l 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’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.‎ Date & Time :Friday 18May,2.30pm&Sunday 19May,7.30pm Deafinitely Theater London l British Sign Language （BSL）‎ By translating the rich and humourous taxt of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL,Deafinitely Thertre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.‎ Date&Time:Tueaday 22 May,2.30pm&Wednesday 23 May,7.30pm Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv l Hebrew The Habima is the centre of Hebrew-languege 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 recognized as the national theatre of Israel.This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.‎ Date Date&Time:Monday 28May,7.30&Tuesday 29 May,7.30pm ‎21.which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?‎ A.Richard Ⅲ. B.Lover’s Labour’s Lost C.As You Like It D.The merchant of Venice ‎22.What is special about Deafinnitely Theatre?‎ A.Tt has two groups of actors B.It is the leading theatre in London C.It performs plays in BSL D.It is good at prducting comedies ‎23.When can you see a play in Hebrew?‎ A.Onsuturday 28Apil. B.On Sunday 29 April C.On Tuesday 22 May. D. On Tuesday 29 May ‎【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲的是，莎士比亚的戏剧被翻译成几个国家的语言，并将在这些国家的大剧院上映的这一事件。‎ 21. 细节理解题。根据“This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director,Wang Xiaoying”，可知Richard III将要在中国国家大剧院上映。故选A。‎ ‎【名师点睛】‎ 阅读理解旨在考查考生对于文章整体的理解与细节的把握与分析，要在了解整篇文章框架的基础上进行选择。本文属于广告类短文，所考查三题均为细节题中的直接理解题。细节事实理解题主要考查考生对文章中某一些特定细节或文章的重要实事的理解能力。它一般包括直接理解题和语义理解题两种。直接理解题的答案与原文直接挂钩，从阅读材料 中可以找到。这种题难度低，只要学生读懂文章，就能得分，属于低层次题。在阅读中可以使用定位法与跳读法解决直接理解题。定位法即根据题干和选项所提供的信息直接从原文中找到相应的句子(即定位)，然后进行比较和分析(尤其要注意一些同义转换)，从而找出正确答案。跳读法即根据题干和选项所提供的信息跳读原文，并找到相关的句子(有时可能是几个句子)或段落，然后进行分析和推理等，从而找出正确答案。‎ 例如第21题，根据题目“which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?”，由题目中出现的关键信息the National Theatre of China，直接定位第一篇宣传广告，在文中找到“This production ofShakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director,Wang Xiaoying” 可知，Shakespeare’s Richard III 会在中国国家大剧院上映，故选A。‎ 考点：考查广告类阅读。‎ ‎7.【2017·新课标全国III】A 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 tickets price)‎ ‎ Departing from the Cannery: Tell time 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’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.‎ ‎ Departing form the Cannery 5:00 pm and 7:00 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 23nd ‎ This tractive four takes you to some of San Francis’s 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: I hour and 30 minutes ‎ Advance reservations required.‎ ‎21.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.‎ ‎22. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?‎ A. Go to Treasure Island.‎ B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.‎ C. Have free ice cream.‎ D. Visit the Presidio district.‎ ‎23. 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.‎ ‎【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了圣弗朗西斯科的四个旅游活动和路线。‎ ‎【名师点睛】‎ 细节题的破解一般采用寻读法，即先看试题，再读文章。对有关信息进行快速定位，再将相关信息进行整合、甄别、分析、对比，有根有据地排除干扰项，选出正确答案。此法加强了阅读的针对性，提高了做题的准确率，节省了宝贵的时间。寻读法还特别适用于对图形表格类题材的理解。做此类型的题目还要特别注意句子的逻辑关系。本文中的22. 23.题都可以根据题干定位到相关的the Fifties Tours 和Holiday Lights Tour部分，然后轻松得出答案。‎ ‎8.[2016·全国卷Ⅰ] ‎ B Grandparents answer a call As a thirdgeneration 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 the adult children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obama's motherinlaw, 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 per cent of the people said Mrs Robinson's decision will influence grandparents in the American family. Twothirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama's family. ‎ ‎“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn't 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're 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.‎ ‎25. Why was Garza's move a success?‎ A．It strengthened her family ties. ‎ B．It improved her living conditions. ‎ C．It enabled her make more friends. ‎ D．It helped her know more new places. ‎ ‎26. What was the reaction of the public to Mrs Robinson's 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. ‎ ‎27. 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. ‎ ‎【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了社会上很多老年人搬到离子女近的地方居住的一种趋势，同时也建议老人们要做出适合自己的选择。‎ ‎27．C　细节理解题。根据第三段首句“‘In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn't 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.”可知，在60年代人们都希望离开家，以此来证明自己的独立。故选 C。‎ ‎9. [2016·全国卷Ⅰ] ‎ A You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?‎ Jane Addams(1860—1935)‎ Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. ‎ Rachel Carson(1907—1964)‎ If it weren't for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world's lakes and oceans. ‎ Sandra Day O'Connor(1930—present)‎ When Sandra Day O'Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the US Supreme Court. O'Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court. ‎ Rosa Parks(1913—2005)‎ On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civilrights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in，” said Parks.‎ ‎21. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?‎ A．Her social work. ‎ B．Her teaching skills. ‎ C．Her efforts to win a prize. ‎ D．Her community background. ‎ ‎22. What was the reason for O'Connor's being rejected by the law firm?‎ A．Her lack of proper training in law. ‎ B．Her little work experience in court. ‎ C．The discrimination against women. ‎ D．The poor financial conditions. ‎ ‎23. Who made a great contribution to the civilrights movement in the US?‎ A．Jane Addams. B．Rachel Carson. ‎ C．Sandra Day O'Connor. D．Rosa Parks.‎ ‎【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。作者主要介绍了四位著名的女性的基本情况。‎ ‎10.[2016·全国卷Ⅱ] ‎ A What's on?‎ Electric__Underground ‎7：30 pm—1：00 am　Free at the Cyclops Theatre Do you know who's playing in your area? We're 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 7：30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music. ‎ Gee__Whizz ‎8：30 pm—10：30 pm　Comedy at Kaleidoscope Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He's the funniest standup 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 7：00 pm for drinks and snacks(快餐). ‎ Simon's__Workshop ‎5：00 pm—7：30 pm　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 practises 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 ‎8：00 pm—11：00 pm　Pizza World Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new bestselling 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's 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. 5：00 pm—7：30 pm. B. 7：30 pm—1：00 am. ‎ C. 8：00 pm—11：00 pm. D. 8：30 pm—10：30 pm. ‎ ‎【文章大意】 这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了几个广告的具体内容，涉及音乐、喜剧表演和歌曲等活动的具体安排，如时间、地点等。 ‎ ‎3．D　细节理解题。根据第三部分广告中的“5：00 pm—7：30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage”可知Simon's Workshop的表演是在每周三下午5：00至7：30之间进行。因此选D。‎ ‎ 4．C　细节理解题。根据第四部分中的“Charlotte__Stone 8：00 pm—11：00 pm Pizza World”可知Charlotte Stone将在晚上8：00至11：00之间演唱她最受欢迎的歌曲。‎ ‎11.[2016·全国卷Ⅲ] ‎ A Music Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honours Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 2412742. 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 7231182 for more information. http:__//www.chamberorch.com.‎ Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 3813300. 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 Theatre. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the wellknown LaSalle Quartet, CCM's 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 5564183. http：//www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar. ‎ Riverbend Music Theatre: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theatre with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone：2326220. http：//www.riverbendmusic.com. ‎ ‎1. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?‎ A. 2412742. B. 7231182. ‎ C. 3813300. D. 2326220. ‎ ‎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 Theatre. ‎ D. Riverbend Music Theatre. ‎ ‎4. How is Riverbend Music Theatre 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.‎ ‎【文章大意】 这是一篇应用文。本文通过广告的形式介绍了几家举行音乐演出的剧场的信息。‎ ‎3．C　细节理解题。根据第四则广告的“Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university…Students with I．D. cards can attend the events for free.”可知，学生凭身份证可以免费在Patricia Cobbett Theatre看演出。‎ ‎ 4．A　细节理解题。根据题干Riverbend Music Theatre可知信息在最后一则广告中。再根据“Large outdoor theatre with the closest seats under cover (price difference)．”‎ 可知是露天剧场，其他几家剧场没有室外席位，因此“露天席位”是其特色。选项中的seats in the open air是outdoor theatre的同义替换。‎ ‎12.[2016·全国卷Ⅰ] ‎ C I am Peter Hodes, a volunteer stem cell courier. Since March 2012, I've done 89 trips—of those, 51 have been abroad. I have 42 hours to carry stem cells(干细胞) in my little box because I've got two ice packs and that's how long they last. In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor(捐献者) to the time they can be implanted in the patient, we've got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time. ‎ I had one trip last year where I was caught by a hurricane in America. I picked up the stem cells in Providence, Rhode Island, and was meant to fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the checkin desk at Providence, the lady on the desk said: “Well, I'm really sorry, I've got some bad news for you—there are no fights from Washington.” So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said：“In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patient—please, please, you've got to get me back to the United Kingdom.” She just dropped everything. She arranged for a flight on a small plane to be held for me, rerouted(改道) me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled. ‎ For this courier job, you're consciously aware that in that box you've got something that is potentially going to save somebody's life.‎ ‎30. Why does Peter have to complete his trip within 42 hours?‎ A．He cannot stay away from his job too long. ‎ B．The donor can only wait for that long. ‎ C．The operation needs that much time. ‎ D．The ice won't last any longer. ‎ ‎31. Which flight did the woman put Peter on first?‎ A．To London. B．To Newark.‎ C．To Providence. D．To Washington.‎ ‎【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在一次运送造血干细胞途中的一段经历，表现了人们之间的友爱。‎ ‎13.[2016·全国卷Ⅰ] ‎ D The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups. Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap(间隙) with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person's needs. ‎ Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection. ‎ Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority. ‎ Nurses and other caregivers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patient's silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures. ‎ ‎32. What does the author say about silence in conversations?‎ A．It implies anger. ‎ B．It promotes friendship. ‎ C．It is culturespecific. ‎ D．It is contentbased. ‎ ‎33. Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought?‎ A．The Chinese. ‎ B．The French. ‎ C．The Mexicans. ‎ D．The Russians. ‎ ‎34. What does the author advise nurses to do about silence?‎ A．Let it continue as the patient pleases. ‎ B．Break it while treating patients. ‎ C．Evaluate its harm to patients. ‎ D．Make use of its healing effects. ‎ ‎【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文， 主要介绍了沉默在不同文化背景下的不同含义。‎ ‎34．D　细节理解题。根据末段末句“A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients…”可知，作者建议护士用沉默的效果来帮助治疗病人。故选D 。‎ ‎14.[2016·全国卷Ⅱ] ‎ D A new collection of photos brings an unsuccessful Antarctic voyage back to life. ‎ Frank Hurley's pictures would be outstanding—undoubtedly firstrate photojournalism—if they had been made last week. In fact, they were shot from 1914 through 1916, most of them after a disastrous shipwreck(海难), by a cameraman who had no reasonable expectation of survival. Many of the images were stored in an ice chest, under freezing water, in the damaged wooden ship. ‎ The ship was the Endurance, a small, tight, Norwegianbuilt threemaster that was intended to take Sir Ernest Shackleton and a small crew of seamen and scientists, 27 men in all, to the southernmost shore of Antarctica's Weddell Sea. From that point Shackleton wanted to force a passage by dog sled(雪橇) across the continent. The journey was intended to achieve more than what Captain Robert Falcon Scott had done. Captain Scott had reached the South Pole early in 1912 but had died with his four companions on the march back. ‎ As writer Caroline Alexander makes clear in her forceful and wellresearched story The Endurance, adventuring was even then a thoroughly commercial effort. Scott's last journey, completed as he lay in a tent dying of cold and hunger, caught the world's imagination, and a film made in his honour drew crowds. Shackleton, a onetime British merchantnavy officer who had got to within 100 miles of the South Pole in 1908, started a business before his 1914 voyage to make money from movie and still photography. Frank Hurley, a confident and gifted Australian photographer who knew the Antarctic, was hired to make the images, most of which have never before been published. ‎ ‎13. What do we know about the photos taken by Hurley?‎ A. They were made last week.‎ B. They showed undersea sceneries.‎ C. They were found by a cameraman.‎ D. They recorded a disastrous adventure.‎ ‎14. Who reached the South Pole first according to the text?‎ A. Frank Hurley. B. Ernest Shackleton.‎ C. Robert Falcon Scott. D. Caroline Alexander.‎ ‎15. What does Alexander think was the purpose of the 1914 voyage?‎ A. Artistic creation. B. Scientific research.‎ C. Money making. D. Treasure hunting.‎ ‎【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了Frank用图片使一次失败的南极航海活动重新进入人们的视野，让人们能够了解这次航海的许多信息。‎ ‎14．C　细节理解题。结合文章第三段的最后一句话“Captain Scott had reached the South Pole early in 1912 but had died with his four companions on the march back.”可知，斯科特船长早在1912年就到达了南极。‎ ‎15．C　细节理解题。根据文章中的“…started a business before his 1914 voyage to make money from movie and still photography.”可知，在1914年进行的这次航行主要是为了赚钱。‎ ‎15.[2016·全国卷Ⅲ] ‎ B On one of her trips to New York several years ago, Eudora Welty decided to take a couple of New York friends out to dinner. They settled in at a comfortable East Side cafe and within minutes, another customer was approaching their table. ‎ ‎“Hey, aren't you from Mississippi？” the elegant, whitehaired writer remembered being asked by the stranger. “I'm from Mississippi too.”‎ Without a second thought, the woman joined the Welty party. When her dinner partner showed up, she also pulled up a chair. ‎ ‎“They began telling me all the news of Mississippi，” Welty said. “I didn't know what my New York friends were thinking.”‎ Taxis on a rainy New York night are rarer than sunshine. By the time the group got up to leave, it was pouring outside. Welty's new friends immediately sent a waiter to find a cab. Heading back downtown toward her hotel, her bigcity friends were amazed at the turn of events that had changed their Big Apple dinner into a Mississippi state reunion(团聚). ‎ ‎“My friend said: ‘Now we believe your stories，’” Welty added. “And I said: ‘Now you know. These are the people that make me write them．’”‎ Sitting on a sofa in her room, Welty, a slim figure in a simple gray dress, looked pleased with this explanation. ‎ ‎“I don't make them up，” she said of the characters in her fiction these last 50 or so years. “I don't have to.”‎ Beauticians, bartenders, piano players and people with purple hats, Welty's people come from afternoons spent visiting with old friends, from walks through the streets of her native Jackson, Miss, from conversations overheard on a bus. It annoys Welty that, at 78, her left ear has now given out. Sometimes, sitting on a bus or a train, she hears only a fragment(片断) of a particularly interesting story.‎ ‎5. What happened when Welty was with her friends at the cafe?‎ A. Two strangers joined her. ‎ B. Her childhood friends came in. ‎ C. A heavy rain ruined the dinner. ‎ D. Some people held a party there. ‎ ‎7. What can we learn about the characters in Welty's fiction?‎ A. They live in big cities. ‎ B. They are mostly women. ‎ C. They come from real life. ‎ D. They are pleasure seekers. ‎ ‎【文章大意】 这是一篇记叙文。文章通过作家Welty一次与朋友在外面吃饭的经历，讲述了小说中的人物大多都是来自现实生活。‎ ‎7．C　细节理解题。根据文章最后一段可知，Welty小说中的人物都是来自现实生活中的。故选C项。‎ ‎16.[2015·全国卷Ⅰ] ‎ A 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't 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's 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 ‎1213 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT www.canalmuseum.org.uk　www.canalmuseum.mobi Tel：020 7713 0836‎ ‎21．When is the talk on James Brindley?‎ A．February 6th.‎ B．March 6th.‎ C．November 7th.‎ D．December 5th.‎ ‎22. 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.‎ ‎23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?‎ A．Miranda Vickers.‎ B．Malcolm Tucker.‎ C．Chris Lewis.‎ D．Liz Payne.‎ ‎【文章大意】 此文主要介绍了伦敦运河博物馆四个月份的讲座安排。‎ ‎17.[2015·全国卷Ⅰ] ‎ B The freezing northeast hasn't been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags were packed before you could say “sunshine”. I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air,‎ ‎ I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets(at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best part—particularly to my taste, dulled by months of coldweather root vegetables—was a 7 am adventure to the Sarasota farmers' market that proved to be more than worth the early wakeup call.‎ The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7 am to 1 pm, rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries; the redpainted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.‎ Disappointed by many a broken, vineripened(蔓上成熟的) promise, I've refused to buy winter tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home they're unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Brown's Grove Farm's stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These were the real deal—and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldn't be experiencing again for months.‎ Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown's Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where—luckily for me—I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew I'd be ordering every tomato on it.‎ ‎24. What did the author think of her winter life in New York?‎ A．Exciting. B．Boring. ‎ C．Relaxing. D．Annoying.‎ ‎25. What made the author's getting up early worthwhile?‎ A．Having a swim.‎ B．Breathing in fresh air.‎ C．Walking in the morning sun.‎ D．Visiting a local farmers' market.‎ ‎27. What was the author going to do that evening?‎ A．Go to a farm. ‎ B．Check into a hotel.‎ C．Eat in a restaurant.‎ D．Buy fresh vegetables.‎ ‎【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者生活在纽约，但她在佛罗里达州萨拉索塔度过的一个周末让她体验到了不同的冬天。作者赞美了萨拉索塔的新鲜多汁的水果和蔬菜。‎ ‎25．D　细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句可知，作者认为早上7点到当地的农产品市场是有意义的。故选D。‎ ‎ 27．C　细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“…a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where—luckily for me—I was planning to have dinner that very night.”可知，作者那天晚上计划在餐馆吃饭。故选C。‎ ‎18.[2015·全国卷Ⅰ] ‎ C Salvador Dali (1904—1989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also L'Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist's showman qualities.‎ The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.‎ The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities(无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museumtheatre in Figueras，” explains the Pompidou Centre.‎ The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration(合作) with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.‎ ‎28. Which of the following best describes Dali according to Paragraph 1?‎ A．Optimistic. B．Productive.‎ C．Generous. D．Traditional.‎ ‎29. What is Dali's The Persistence of Memory considered to be?‎ A．One of his masterworks.‎ B．A successful screen adaptation.‎ C．An artistic creation for the stage.‎ D．One of the best TV programmes.‎ ‎30. How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?‎ A．By popularity.‎ B．By importance.‎ C．By size and shape.‎ D．By time and subject.‎ ‎【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在巴黎 Pompidou Centre举办的著名画家萨尔瓦多·达利的画展。‎ ‎29．A　细节理解题。根据文章第一段第三句“Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory.”可知The Persistence of Memory是他的杰作之一。故选A。‎ ‎30．D　细节理解题。根据文章第二段第二句“The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.”可知，展品是根据时间和主题安排的。故选D。‎ ‎19.[2015·全国卷Ⅱ] ‎ B Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.‎ Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less selfconscious(难为情)when they're in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn't have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.‎ Mind the colours. Research suggests warm colours fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a ‎ blue room consumed 33 per cent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colours like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colours make us feel less hungry. So when it's time to repaint, go blue.‎ ‎ Don't forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you're at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.‎ ‎ Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 per cent more when using a 12inch plate instead of a 10inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one，total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 per cent. And we'll pour about 30 per cent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.‎ ‎25．The text is especially helpful for those who care about________．‎ ‎ A．their home comforts B．their body shape C．house buying D．healthy diets ‎26．A home environment in blue can help people________．‎ ‎ A．digest food better B．reduce food intake C．burn more calories D．regain their appetites ‎27．What are people advised to do at mealtimes?‎ ‎ A．Eat quickly.‎ B．Play fast music.‎ C．Use smaller spoons.‎ D．Turn down the lights.‎ ‎26. B　细节理解题。根据文章的第三段中的“…people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 per cent less than those in a yellow or red room.”可知，在蓝色的屋子里吃饭，要比在黄色或者红色的屋子里少吃33%的食物。因此B项 “减少食物摄入量”的说法是正确的。‎ ‎27. C　细节理解题。根据最后一段 “When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 per cent.”可知，进餐时选择大的汤匙要比小的汤匙多吃14%的食物，因此建议使用小的汤匙。‎ ‎20.[2015·全国卷Ⅱ] ‎ C ‎ More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年) before going to university.It used to be called the “year off” between school and university.The gapyear phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.‎ ‎ This year, 25，310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service(UCAS)．‎ ‎ That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a wellplanned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible，” he said.‎ ‎ But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship—young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15，000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods，” he said.‎ ‎29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?‎ A．It is flexible in length.‎ B．It is a time for relaxation.‎ C．It is increasingly popular.‎ D．It is required by universities.‎ ‎30. According to Tony Higgins，students taking a gap year________．‎ A．are better prepared for college studies B．know a lot more about their future jobs C．are more likely to leave university in debt D．have a better chance to enter top universities ‎32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?‎ A．Attend additional courses.‎ B．Make plans for the new term.‎ C．Earn money for their education.‎ D．Prepare for their graduate studies.‎ ‎【文章大意】 本文主要介绍了越来越多的学生们在上大学之前采取了“间隔年”的方式，即推迟上大学的时间，在此期间挣钱赚取上学的学费等，以及人们对于这种做法的赞成和反对的观点。‎ ‎32. C　细节理解题。根据最后一段的 “NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods…”可知C项正确。‎