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Even if you only have one day to spare, these stretches of sand guarantee a relaxing getaway. Start planning your next day by the shore with this list of the best East Coast attractions.
Block Island, Rhode Island
Down the rocky, scenic Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island is known for its 17 miles of beaches. Baby Beach features shallow, gentle surf for kids to play in, and Fred Benson Town Beach offers a bathhouse, rental chairs, and umbrellas. Visitors can take a boat to Block Island from Point Judith and Newport.
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Drive along New Hampshire’s 18-mile coast until you reach Hampton Beach, a broad stretch of sand overlooking the Atlantic Ocean that’s considered one of the cleanest beaches in the country. The attractions include a market with shops, eateries and games; a marine(海洋的)life discovery center; and a historical society.
Ocean City, Maryland
Choose Ocean City for your next beach vacation if you want a lot of options: You’ll find 10 miles of beaches, a 3-mile boardwalk, a load of restaurants, and tons of shops. There are many pet-friendly hotels, though dogs are only welcome on the beach in the colder months between October 1 and April 30. Horseback riding on part of the beach is allowed in the offseason as well(November to March).
Canaveral National Seashore, Florida
Canaveral National Seashore attracts space fans and nature lovers alike thanks to its closeness to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and its 24 miles of beach habitat. Kids can enjoy a free Junior Ranger activity book while visiting this island.
1．Which activity can people do on Hampton Beach
A．Go horseback riding. B．Enjoy a boat travel.
C．Learn more about space. D．Visit a local market.
2．What do we know about Ocean City
A．It has pet-friendly hotels. B．It is the cleanest beach.
C．It has a marine life center. D．It is located in Florida.
3．Which of the following has the longest beach
A．Block Island. B．Hampton Beach.
C．Ocean City. D．Canaveral National Seashore.
People who give, live longer, studies have shown. Now, a new study by University of Michigan researchers shows that why people volunteer—not whether they volunteer—is what really counts.
For the study, Konrath and colleagues analyzed data collected in 2008 and 2012 aiming at the same random samples of 3, 376 people. Overall, they found that just 2. 3 percent of those who once worked as volunteers had died, compared to 4. 3 percent of non-volunteers. They further found that how much people volunteered mattered as well-only 1.8 percent of regular volunteers died, compared with 2.5 percent of occasional volunteers.
But what really made a difference were people’s motives for volunteering. The researchers asked people to rate how important they found various reasons for volunteering, and they found that the more important people rated reasons such as feeling pity for people in need, the more likely they were to be alive. Those who rated motives related to personal benefit as more. important were more likely to have died, and just a8 likely to die as those who didn’t volunteer at all. These reasons included volunteering because they enjoyed the social contact, to escape their own problems, or to explore their own strengths.
Konrath says the current finding suggests it may be a poor idea to encourage people to volunteer because it’s good for them. “Volunteering is increasingly being encouraged in schools and organizations. Some groups say that it’s okay to want benefits for yourself, and encourage people to think of volunteering as an exchange for personal interests. Some groups emphasize the health benefits received through volunteering.” Konrath added, “Of course, it’s reasonable for volunteers to expect benefits for themselves. But the potential health benefits of volunteering are significantly reduced if self-benefit becomes a person’s main motive”.
4．What does the new study mainly find
A．Whether we volunteer decides our well-being.
B．Why we volunteer has an impact on our health.
C．How we volunteer makes sense to others.
D．How often we volunteer makes a difference.
5．How did the researchers do the study
A．By analyzing statistics.
B．By rating volunteers’ performances.
C．By doing lab experiments.
D．By grouping volunteers randomly.
6．Which motive will probably contribute to a longer life
A．To make more friends.
B．To develop social ability.
C．To solve personal problems.
D．To help people in trouble.
7．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Practical suggestions on further studies.
B．Potential applications of the research method.
C．A further explanation of the current finding.
D．A reasonable doubt about the research findings.
Every event here features a noted scientist who discusses a different cosmic (宇宙的) topic. They will be presented with a live stream to our Science World official website and questions can be asked in the website chat.
Black Holes
7:30 PM-8:30 PM, May. 19, 2023
Description: Most galaxies (星系) have a supermassive black hole at their center. These black holes help determine how galaxies will develop over time. Join Dr. Ansel Netscher for an outline of black holes. You can also explore how supermassive black holes may decide the development of galaxies.
The Webb Imagery
8:00 PM-9:30 PM, May. 28, 2023
Description: The amazing visions have attracted the world. But there’s a long and involved process by which scientists’ black-and-white observational data is transformed into dynamic color imagery for the public. Join image specialist Ralph Wilson as he discusses the art and science of translating infrared light.
Hunt for Distant Worlds
7:00 PM-8:00 PM, Jun. 3, 2023
Description: Since the discovery of the first planet orbiting a Sun-like star in 1995, more than 4, 000 exoplanets have been found. These widespread planet systems confirm that our solar system is just one of many in our Milky Way galaxy. The discovery of such systems has provided interesting insights, challenging our views about how planet systems form and develop. Join Dr. Amanda Garcia as she describes the scientific hunt for these distant worlds.
Mars and Beyond
10:00 AM-11:30 AM, Jun.4, 2023
Description: Will we ever reach Mars And what will it take to travel to other stars Dr. Camille Lopez will meet these questions with a speech of what we can expect in the next 30 years. It’s based on what is practical and reasonable when we consider the biological, economic, and philosophical concerns that connect with the engineering challenges of space habitation and exploration.
8．Interested in the development of planet or star system, you can choose ________.
① Black Holes
② The Webb Imagery
③ Hunt for Distant Worlds
④ Mars and Beyond
A．①④ B．②④ C．①③ D．②③
9．What will you learn from Mars and Beyond
A．Prospect of space travel. B．Application of art to science.
C．The origin and future of Mars. D．Detailed plan of space habitation.
10．What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To publicize online public lectures.
B．To compare events of studying science.
C．To stress the importance of space exploration.
D．To expand people’s knowledge about universe.
Whether we are young or old, we all have a dream we would love to come true. The issue is that most of us have no idea where to begin to turn a great idea into fact, or that we choose to abandon our dreams when the going gets tough. If this is you, then self-help guide Dream and Achieve: Discover and Express Your Passion in Your Lifetime by Kola Olutimehin should be at the top of your reading list.
Kola, who fittingly describes himself as a “Dream Driver”, has helped thousands of people achieve through his coaching and public speaking, and he has distilled (浓缩) all his wisdom and tried-and-tested methods into this book.
At the beginning of the book, Kola defines what we mean by a “dream”, stating that a dream is a long-cherished vision of what you want to make your inheritance and your contribution to the world. That doesn’t mean that this dream, whatever it may be, is already fully formed in your mind. It may be fuzzy (模糊的); it may just be a feeling that you were born to attain something you don’t currently possess.
What I love in this section of the book is how Kola, who has built his own business empire with blood, sweat and tears, debunks (驳斥) the common myths people associate with becoming a success, such as the need to make decisions with fully detailed plans.
He therefore urges readers, when faced with a decision, to consider the four “ds”. These are Desire—questioning what you truly want and why you want it; acting on your Decision, which is an active step; Determination, chiefly having the staying power not to backtrack; and Discipline, which means you must continue to act upon your decision to help make your dreams a reality.
In conclusion, author Kola Olutimehin has captured the essence of success and set it down in print, and Dream and Achieve is the one book you need to find your life’s purpose, and achieve it.
11．What can you get from the book by Kola
A．A guide to realize your dream. B．Some skills about public speaking.
C．A way to become a rich businessman. D．Some advice on wise reading choices.
12．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A．The definition of a dream. B．The importance of a dream.
C．The power of a dream. D．The form of a dream.
13．What does Kola suggest people do when making decisions
A．Make fully detailed plans. B．Get rid of your desires.
C．Stay optimistic and positive. D．Think about things you really want.
14．What is the text
A．A news report. B．A short story. C．A book review. D．A research article.
Every night when I was a child, my father would sit in the old chair next to the bed to read a story created by his words and my imagination. The unique voice he used for each character extremely amused me, and I would laugh so hard that sometimes I missed the plot and would beg him to start the page over again. My dad’s storytelling developed my language and vocabulary, teaching me creativity and empathy.
My dad encouraged me to love books long before I learned to read. At the second grade, I still struggled to read full sentences. By the fifth grade, I was suddenly able to finish reading chapter books in a matter of days. Even after I was reading on my own, I’d still ask Dad to sit in the old chair and read me a chapter before bed. His words still had the power to touch me, but more than that, when Dad read to me, he was showing me how much he loved me.
I have loved telling stories since I was a child, whether it was with my friends gathered around me at rest or on stage in a play. I’ve been lucky to find ways to fit stories and books into my professional life — from my first job as a theater camp counselor (辅导员) to being a high school English teacher in Malaysia. During my time as a preschool teacher, I would sing songs, talk about colors and feelings, count together, and move our bodies like the characters did in the stories with my students.
When I got to Tandem, I knew my favorite part of the job would be the interactive Read Alouds. So I started the preparation for it. I would practice my books at home and try out different voices for each character the night before. The day before I visited my first Tandem classroom, I drove to my parents’ house and asked Dad to be my audience. He gave me his full attention, smiling through the whole book.
15．What made the author laugh while listening to the bedtime story
A．His father’s unique voice. B．The cute animals in the story.
C．The funny plots of the story. D．His father’s vivid imagination.
16．Why did the author need his father’s reading after he could read alone
A．To be accompanied by family members. B．To feel his father’s deep love.
C．To enjoy his father’s pronunciation. D．To continue this reading tradition.
17．What can we infer about the author from the third paragraph
A．He once worked as an actor. B．He could apply his hobby to his work.
C．He had formed good reading habits. D．He would seize every chance to show talent.
18．Which of the following can best describe the last paragraph
A．Two heads are better than one. B．Time and tide wait for no man.
C．Practice makes perfect. D．A good beginning is half done.
Water equals life. This is true for people, animals, and plants. Even though water covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface, not all of it is safe to drink. In fact, less than three percent is actually freshwater. Now, scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge may have developed a way to change that. They have developed a suitcase-sized desalination (脱盐) device, powered by a small portable solar panel that can be used in remote places to produce clean drinking water.
Most commercially available portable desalination units use filters (过滤器) that require high-pressure pumps to push the water, which makes them huger and less energy efficient. The filter-less MIT device will allow it to be used in remote or resource-limited places like small islands, ships, and even for emergency use. Requiring no filters, this device uses electrical power to remove salt and other particles — including bacteria and viruses — from the saltwater. This reduces the need for constant maintenance.
The new desalination unit needs less power than a cell phone charger and works using two types of electrical fields to filter the saltwater. But best of all, it was designed to be used by ordinary people, not engineers. In fact, the device only has three buttons, one to power the device, one to start it, and one to stop it.
What this means is that the portable unit can be used in places with limited resources. Now, the cost is still too high, but Yoon, a member of the research, hopes that it can be reduced to make it affordable for most people.
The researchers are still working on a final design that could use cheaper materials and a new prototype (原型) could be ready soon. This small but mighty desalination unit may be the key to bringing safe water to a thirsty world.
19．What can we learn about the desalination device from the first paragraph
A．It’s low-budget. B．It’s low-carbon.
C．It’s high-quality. D．It’s high-profit.
20．Compared with commercial ones, what advantage does the MIT device have
A．It can be used in the heavy industry.
B．It can be operated by remote control.
C．It can remove salt and other particles by filters.
D．It can cut down the cost of equipment maintenance.
21．Why does the author mention the three buttons of the device
A．To show that the device is simple to operate.
B．To introduce the target users of this device.
C．To illustrate the charging mode of the device.
D．To present the design principle of the device.
22．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Environmentally-friendly Technology: Filters
B．New Portable Device Makes Seawater Drinkable
C．Engineers’ New Choice: The MIT Desalination Device
D．The New Desalination Device Replaces Traditional Ones
I was in a new state at a new school and needed something solid to stand on: a place to feel grounded. I also needed to do laundry, so I walked to a nearby self-service laundry and stuffed a machine with my clothes. As I struggled to close the washer door, the woman working behind the counter told me to give it a good hit with my hand. The washer did its job, yet even after an hour, the dryer seemed to have barely warmed my clothes. I left, having decided to air-dry them on my car in the August heat.
A month later, I learned her name was Sandy, which she told me after I’d helped her stop a washing machine from moving across the floor. I was grading poems at a table when one of the washers broke loose and skipped an inch into the air. I jumped to the machine and held on while she unplugged it. The next week, Sandy told me dryer No.8 was the fastest.
It went on like this. I’d do laundry once a week, usually Thursday or Friday. Sandy worked Tuesday through Saturday and we’d talk small while I folded clothes. She told me about her son and his grades, the new dog they’d just adopted. She was fascinated that I was studying poetry. She teased (开玩笑) that it was harder making a living as a poet than as a laundry attendant. Even then I knew she was probably right.
I began to recognize others there: workers taking breaks by the door, a mother and her baby, and even some delivery drivers. But Sandy was the center of my community. For nearly three years and almost every week, I’d do laundry and talk with her. We checked on each other and expected the other to be there. We asked where the other had gone when we missed a week. There was a note of concern for the other’s absence, a note of joy at their return.
I’d found a place to stand on solid ground.
23．Why did the author leave with his wet clothes
A．He liked the August heat better. B．He had to go back to the class.
C．He wanted to show off his new car. D．He didn’t think the dryer worked well.
24．Why did Sandy tell the author to use dryer No.8
A．She was warm-hearted. B．She needed a volunteer.
C．She wanted to thank him. D．She was sorry for the mess.
25．What did Sandy think of a career in poetry
A．It was harder to fulfill. B．It was really fascinating.
C．It was badly-paid work. D．It needed a lot of effort.
26．What can be inferred about the author from the passage
A．He formed a close friendship with Sandy. B．He made a lot of friends in college.
C．He expected Sandy to do laundry for him. D．He often wrote to Sandy after graduation.
Dating back to the very first years of European settlement, Maine’s small villages are both historically interesting and rich in natural beauty.
Kennebunkport
Situated in York County, the town of Kennebunkport is a popular summer destination, and tops our list of the most charming small towns in Maine. First making its fortunes on shipbuilding, this industry soon gave way to tourism once northeastern city-dwellers (城市居民) discovered just how beautiful this slice of coastline truly was. Boating trips and fishing are popular here.
Camden
Self-described as “The Jewel of the Maine Coast”, Camden is a small town that’s very popular with northeastern city-dwellers, who visit in summer to kick back and relax in its truly charming setting. Surrounding the handsome brick-built Camden Public Library is a picture-perfect park, where visitors can picnic and chill out.
Greenville
The town of Greenville is situated on the southern shore of Maine’s largest lake, Moosehead Lake. Naturally, the main activities at this lake-side town are water-based. Visitors can go boating on the calm waters of Moosehead Lake or abandon themselves to a spot of fishing. Aside from that, visitors can hike to the top of Mount Kineo for some supreme views of the surrounding area.
Stonington
People are attracted to Stonington for its picturesque setting, which lends itself to boating in the calm bay or exploring the islands between here and Isle au Haut. Besides tourism, however, Stonington is a huge player in the fishing and lobster (龙虾) industries, leading the state per pound and dollar of catch and sales.
27．What can visitors do at Kennebunkport
A．Enjoy boating trips. B．Learn to build ships.
C．Picnic in the park. D．Enjoy lobster.
28．Which village best suits hikers
A．Kennebunkport. B．Camden. C．Greenville. D．Stonington.
29．What do Camden and Stonington have in common
A．They are both coastal towns.
B．They are both popular in summer.
C．They both have developed the fishing industry.
D．They both have unique and attractive libraries.
NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam
NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a stimulating scene. Children of different ages have fun with huge soap bubbles and experiments in the chemistry lab. Grown-ups, with or without children of their own, have fun at NEMO too. It’s hard to hold back when you are presented with all the devices and experiments.
Visiting NEMO
Amsterdam NEMO houses loads of hands-on science and technology exhibitions inside its large
boat-shaped building. No matter what your background is, you will learn something new and have fun in exciting games. Attractions change regularly, so check the homepage to get the latest word.
Rooftop square: the roof is freely accessible for everyone. You can find the open-air exhibition Energetica and a restaurant on the roof, with beautiful views of the city of Amsterdam.
NEMO tickets
The museum can be crowded, so you can buy your NEMO tickets in advance.
4 years and older: ? 17.50
Children under 4 free
20% discount for student groups of twenty
Facilities in NEMO
There are several cafés and if you prefer to bring your own food, snacking on it is allowed in assigned places. On a sunny day you should picnic out on the large roof.
Opening hours
NEMO is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m.~17:30 p.m.
Accessibility
NEMO is easily accessible by public transport. The museum’s eye-catching copper-green building is easy to spot from Amsterdam Central Station.
●By bus: Take Bus 22 and get off at Kadijksplein.
●On foot: Weather conditions allowing, a 15-minute walk to NEMO from the Central Station is a nice option. It’s worth the trip just to view the spectacular architecture and the surrounding piers (码头) and ships.
●By car: NEMO is accessible by car. However, parking in the centre of Amsterdam is expensive. NEMO does not have any parking facilities of its own.
30．What can people do in NEMO Science Museum
A．Have free light snacks. B．Purchase some exhibits.
C．Share regular attractions. D．Gain knowledge from games.
31．How much do a couple with a child aged 3 have to pay
A．? 17.50. B．? 35.00. C．? 28.00. D．? 52.50.
32．Which is a recommended way to go to NEMO from Central Station
A．Taking a free bus. B．Driving a private car.
C．Walking there, weather permitting. D．Taking a boat to avoid traffic jams.
Stories of immigrants attract me a lot, especially the life stories of Italians who have come to America since the 1700s. In each of these stories I see elements of my own story, that of leaving my birthplace and family and creating a new life in a different culture and in a different language.
The child of Italian immigrants and an award-winning scholar of Italian literature, in the book My Two Italies Joseph Luzzi struggled to create or find his own identity from an early age. Even more problematic for him was “which” Italy to “choose,” the one he inherited(继承) from his family, poor and linked to old traditions and customs he finds rude and somewhat cruel, or the one he finds in literature and art books that show him a country with a modern literary culture.
The choice becomes even sadder as in his professional life he becomes a scholar of Italian literature and culture. He describes episodes of his youth that show the clash between the first and the second generation immigrants that are both funny and tragicomic(悲喜剧式的). These episodes highlight the daily customs his parents brought from their hometown that are in conflict with Joseph’s desire to “fit in” the American culture. Joseph’s visits to Italy as a student and then as a scholar deepen the divide between his two Italies and highlight his quest for identity.
The author’s personal changes are full of quotes and comments on the cultural and political landscape of Italy. I find that his insights on contemporary Italian cultural and political phenomena are particularly interesting. In this book, Joseph touches or comments in depth about several issues concerning Italian life, such as the relationship between dialects(方言) and the official “Italian” language, and the Southern “question” or the uneasy interaction between Northern and Southern Italians.
I enjoyed reading this book. It is personal, moving, educational and entertaining. I hope you will enioy it too!
33．Why is the author interested in stories of immigrants
A．He came to America in 1700. B．He wants to live an Italian life.
C．He can see himself in these stories. D．He likes to learn the Italian language.
34．Which of the following is more difficult for Joseph to deal with
A．Choosing right Italian identity. B．Inheriting his parents’ wealth.
C．Bridging the generation gap. D．Becoming a literary scholar.
35．What does the underlined word “clash” mean in paragraph 3
A．Cooperation. B．Distance.
C．Similarity. D．Conflict.
36．What is the text
A．A news report. B．A book review.
C．A children’s story. D．A diary entry.
With an abundance of sun and wind, Spain is positioning itself as Europe’s future leader in green hydrogen (氢气) production to clean up heavy industries. But some energy experts express caution because this process relies on massive availability of zero-carbon electricity.
Green hydrogen is created when renewable energy sources power an electrical current that runs through water, separating its hydrogen and oxygen molecules (分子). The process doesn’t produce planet-warming carbon dioxide, but less than 0.1% of global hydrogen production is currently created in this way.
The separated hydrogen can be used in the production of steel, ammonia (氨) and chemical products, all of which require industrial processes that are harder to stop fossil fuels. Hydrogen also can be used as a transportation fuel, which could one day transform the highly polluting shipping and aviation sectors.
Spain’s large, windswept and thinly populated territory receives more than 2,500 hours of sunshine on average per year, providing ideal conditions for wind and solar energy, and therefore green hydrogen production.
“If you look at where hydrogen is going to be produced in Europe in the next million years, it’s in two countries, Spain and Portugal,” said Thierry Lepercq, the founder and president of HyDeal Ambition, an industry platform bringing together 30 companies. “Hydrogen is the new oil.”
Lepercq is working with companies like Spanish gas pipeline corporation Enagas and global steel giant ArcelorMittal to design an end-to-end model for hydrogen production, distribution and supply at a competitive price. Criticism has centered on green hydrogen’s higher cost compared with highly-polluting “gray hydrogen” drawn from natural gas. Lepercq argues that solar energy produced in Spain is priced low enough to compete.
Globally, Lepercq said, “Electricity, power, is 20% of energy consumption. What about the 80% that is not electrified ... You need to replace those fossil fuels. Not in 50 years’ time. You need to replace them now.”
37．Why are some experts cautious about green hydrogen production in Spain
A．It needs large amounts of sun and wind. B．It has an effect on heavy industries.
C．It causes conflicts among countries. D．It uses lots of zero-carbon electricity.
38．What is the advantage of green hydrogen production in Spain
A．Ideal geographical conditions. B．The support from government.
C．Hydrogen production technology. D．Well-developed public transports.
39．What can be inferred about green hydrogen in Spain according to Lepercq
A．It is highly priced. B．It is easy to store.
C．It is competitive. D．It is highly-polluting.
40．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Spain Manages to Use Zero-carbon Electricity
B．Spain Struggles to Lead EU in Green Hydrogen
C．Spain Takes the Lead in Preventing Air Pollution
D．Spain Replaces Fossil Fuel with Green Hydrogen
From page-turning thrillers to comic novels—here are our picks of the hot lest new books for a great escape.
To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara
A fragile, wealthy young man looks for love in the 19th century New York filled with discrimination...The great power of this remarkable novel is driven by Yanagihara’s understanding of the aching desire to protect those we love.
Companion Piece by Ali Smith
Coming on the heels of Smith’s seasonal quartet(四重奏), Companion Piece boldly captures the spirit of the times, our pandemic-infected world, describing a broader story about loneliness, sadness, isolation, and freedom...
Amy & Lan by Sadie Jones
A special child’s eye view of an experiment in living, in which city families join hands to setup a rural farm, deep in English villages. The kids alteratively describe their lives over several years, focusing as much on the animals as on the people.
Homesickness by Colin Barrett
It’s been eight years since the prize-winning Young Skins, but this second short-story collection is worth the wait. Shocking and slow-burning, eight character-driven tales of misadventures are written with a casual grace, each showcasing Barrett’s unique black humor.
I’m Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait
Toxic mothers, absent fathers, angry sisters, and mad brothers—this sharp, wise comedy is full of ups and downs and severe mental health realities, describing in great accuracy and detail the process of a breakdown and how it impacts the individual family member.
41．Which of the following describes the life in the countryside
A．Companion Piece. B．Amy & Lan.
C．Homesickness. D．I’m Sorry You Feel Thai Way.
42．What can we learn from the passage
A．To Paradise contains a story set in 19th century Britain.
B．Homesickness is a collection of short stories in a darkly funny style.
C．Companion Piece is are present alive of Ali Smith’s seasonal quartet.
D．I’m Sorry You Feel That Way concerns emotional breakdowns among friends.
43．Where does the text probably come from
A．A textbook. B．A report.
C．A magazine. D．An announcement.
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C．By sending an E-mail. D．By calling the magazine.
It feels like every time my mother and I start to have a conversation, it turns into an argument. We talk about something as simple as dinner plans and suddenly, my mother will push the conversation into World War 3. She’ll talk about my lack of bright future because I don’t plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, I don’t want to do any job related to science, either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I planned to major (主修) in English and communications, she nearly had a heart attack.
“Why can’t you be like my co-worker’s son ” she bemoans all the time. Her coworker’s son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I don’t know what to answer except that I simply can’t be like Mr. Perfect as I’ve called the unnamed co-worker’s son. I can’t be like him. I am the type of the person who loved to help out in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve a career because I love it, not because of a fame or salary.
I understand why my mother is worried about my future major. I’ve seen my mother struggle to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves the house around 6:30 am and usually comes home around 5 pm or even 6pm. However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesn’t mean I’ll be successful. I’d rather follow my dreams and create my own future.
47．Which of the following topics do the writer and his mother often talk about
A．The writer’s studies. B．Wars around the world.
C．Dinner plans. D．The writer’s future job.
48．We can infer from Paragraph 1 that the writer’s mother ____.
A．doesn’t think the writer should be a doctor
B．doesn’t want the writer to major in English
C．gets along very well with the writer
D．doesn’t think working in the scientific field is a good idea
49．The underlined word “bemoans” in Paragraph 2 most probably means “_____”.
A．agrees B．shouts C．smiles D．complains
50．Which of the following statements is probably TRUE about the writer
A．He wants to be like his mother’s co-worker’s son.
B．He wants to find a job in his community in the future.
C．He wants to do something he really likes in the future.
D．He doesn’t think his mother’s co-worker’s son is perfect.
Two years ago, enormous fires swept through some 46 million acres of forest in Russia, the country’s worst fire season on record. Now, researchers have a clearer sense of just how significant the 2021 boreal (北方的) forest fires were in terms of emissions. The fires produced more planet-heating carbon dioxide than any other extreme fire event that has occurred since the turn of the 21st century, according to a study.
Boreal forests grow where it is very cold. The trees that live in this type of forest grow slowly and seal (封存) carbon in their trunks and roots for hundreds of years, including a collection of trapped emissions that researchers call a carbon sink. But rising temperatures and related drought in these historically cool regions have led to an increase in extreme wildfire activity and threaten to release the carbon stored in the trees that grow there, transforming a carbon sink into a carbon source.
In all, fires in boreal forests released the carbon sink and produced nearly half a billion tons of carbon in 2021. That’s more carbon than the entire continent of Australia produced the same year, though some of the emissions produced by the fires will be reabsorbed as forests regrow.
The researchers got the data for their study by tracking concentrations of emissions in the atmosphere using satellites, and then they put that information into a computer model to determine where, geographically, those emissions came from. They found that boreal forests, which typically produce about 10 percent of the globe’s annual wildfire emissions, accounted for 23 percent of the world’s wildfire emissions in 2021—more than twice as much as normal.
Canadell, who led the study, is most concerned about the study’s main point;Boreal forests have served an important and underappreciated role in preventing carbon emissions, but climate change threatens to release that carbon. “We need to be very careful with these systems in terms of their future development,” he said.
51．What is the function of paragraph 2
A．To explain the source of carbon. B．To illustrate two scientific concepts.
C．To indicate the seriousness of the fire. D．To show the importance of boreal forests.
52．How did the scientists get needed data
A．By making use of technology. B．By searching on the website.
C．By analyzing previous data. D．By turning to the firefighters.
53．What is Canadell’s attitude to the future development of climate change and carbon emissions
A．Pessimistic. B．Optimistic. C．Indifferent. D．Cautious.
54．What is mainly talked about in the text
A．The reasons for the forest fires in the north.
B．The impact of the 2021 boreal forest fires.
C．The link between fires and carbon dioxide.
D．The increasingly growing carbon emissions.
Anne Hidalgo, the mayor (市长) of Paris, France, has a goal. She wants to clean the Seine making the river swimmable by 2024 when the city will host the Olympic Games. It is a big task since it has been illegal to swim in the river for nearly 100 years.
Lucky for Hidalgo, 11-year-old Raphael is on the case. For almost two years now, Raphael has spent nearly every weekend fishing rubbish out of the river. Working with his dad, it’s not unusual for them to catch an entire ton of rubbish in a single day.
The rubbish can include anything. “I always knew there were things at the bottom of the water, but not to the point of bicycles. Honestly, it did shock me, Raphael said. He’s also found some more objects out of the way, including a camera, jewelry, and even a knife from the 1800s. He’s also shared them on his Instagram account.
In January 2020, Raphael and his dad went to a bridge in Western Paris for their first catch. Raphael said, “At first, it was just a leisurely weekend activity. But once I saw just how much garbage was buried there at the bottom of the river it became like a real job.”
Raphael was even awarded the Medal of Paris for his efforts. But he admits that getting people to take action in the fight against pollution has been difficult. There are definitely enough of us wanting to clean up the planet. But when it comes to taking action, hardly anyone does. Even something as simple as picking up cigarette butts and placing them in the trash could make a huge difference.
Still, he said he was proud of his progress in the last two years. A part of the Seine is now noticeably clearer than the rest of the river. Raphael’s not sure if he can make the entire Seine clear by the 2024 Olympics. He does hope he’ll be one of the first to swim in the water once it is safe.
55．What has Raphael been doing on weekends in the past two years
A．Cleaning up the Seine. B．Working for the mayor.
C．Swimming in the Seine. D．Going fishing with his dad.
56．What surprised Raphael during his activity
A．People’ attention to him. B．The severity of the pollution.
C．Unusual garbage discoveries. D．The great amount of garbage.
57．What does Raphael think is a challenge
A．To find enough trash. B．To ask others to join him.
C．To keep up his activity. D．To get himself recognized.
58．How does Raphael most probably feel about his efforts
A．Regretful. B．Puzzled. C．Concerned. D．Satisfied.
Decades of satellite observations have now provided the most detailed view of how Antarctica continually sheds ice accumulated from snowfall into the ocean.
The new map is based on an ice-tracking technique that is 10 times as precise as methods used for previous Antarctic surveys, researchers reported online July 29 in Geophysical Research Letters. It offers the first comprehensive view of how ice moves across all of Antarctica, including slow-moving ice in the middle of the continent rather than just rapidly melting ice at the coasts.
A glaciologist at the University of California, Irvine, uncovered subtle movements of Antarctic ice with a kind of measurement called InSAR data. By using a satellite to bounce radar signals off a patch of ice, researchers can determine bow quickly that ice is moving toward or away from the bining observations of the same spot from different angles reveals the speed and direction of the ice’s motion along the ground.
The new map based on satellite radar data reveals the velocity(速度) of ice flow across Antarctica from areas of high altitude to the coasts. Inland ice moves incredibly slowly-much of it moves along at fewer than 10 meters per year. Closer to the ocean, ice can travel hundreds to thousands of meters per year.
To get multiple vantage points(有利地点) of the same patches of ice, researchers had to cobble together(拼凑) data from about half a dozen satellites launched by Canada, Europe and Japan since the early 1990s. “Each brought a little piece of the puzzle,” says study coauthor Eric Rignot. “A drawback is that it requires a lot more data, namely multiple passes at different angles over the same point on the ground -a problem that was solved by a community of international space agencies,” added Eric.
The resulting map reveals how ice flows from points of high altitude, known as basin boundaries toward the coast. For 80 percent of Antarctica, the map shows average ice velocity down to about 20 centimeters per year. That’s a major upgrade from previous maps, which relied on ice-tracking techniques with uncertainties of a few meters per year.
59．What can be learned about the new ice flow map
A．It is of the same preciseness as previous research
B．It provides better weather forecast in the Antarctic.
C．It is a groundbreaking research result in recent years.
D．It gives detailed description of melting ice at the coast.
60．What do we know about the ice flow
A．The average ice flow speed reaches the highest level.
B．Inland ice travels much slower than ice in coastal area
C．Most of the ice moves from higher places to the ocean.
D．Rapid-melting ice in Antarctica travels in the same direction.
61．How does Irvine and her team conduct their research.
A．By testing and developing new scientific equipment.
B．By measuring and recording the velocity of ice flow.
C．By collecting and analyzing data from different satellites.
D．By comparing and classifying maps drawn by other researchers.
62．What do Eric’s words in paragraph 5 mainly imply
A．Better observation needs international cooperation.
B．Many puzzles remain to be solved about the satellites.
C．Data-processing technology is the key to the research
D．Western countries take the lead in current ice flow study.
A flock of lawn-mowing sheep have been sent to trim wild grass surrounding the ruins of Pompeii as part of an initiative that also includes plans to revive ancient vineyards.
The 150 sheep arrived in Pompeii yesterday and immediately got to work eating up the grass in an unexcavated section of Regio V, a vast area to the north of the archaeological park. In a nine-month experiment, the flock will also be appointed to trim other grassy areas as well as maintain ancient and new vineyards as park authorities seek to boost the production of Pompeii wine, which used to be exported across the Mediterranean.
“They entered the site with great enthusiasm and got to work straightaway,” said Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of the Pompeii archaeological park. “Maintenance is a huge cost, so instead of paying someone to cut the grass, we have sheep eating it, fertilizing it and creating a pastoral landscape that is much more resistant to dry scazons and heavy rainfall.”
“Many people think of Pompeii as an ancient city with lots of houses, but it’s actually much more than this,” added Zuchtricgel. “There are huge areas of trees, grass, olive groves and vineyards. And if you look back at photos from 100 years ago in southern Italy, or even in the 1950s, it’s astonishing to see the walls around Pompeii, Paestum and other sites-they didn’t have these problems with growing vegetation because every square metre was productively used by these peasant communities.”
Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD．The city’s ruins were discovered in the 16th century, with the first excavations beginning in 1748.
In the late 1800s, the archeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli first excavated some of Pompeii’s vineyards, which had been beneath 3 metres of ash. Many-were found in the less densely populated eastern side, where people produced wine in their gardens.
63．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “trim” in paragraph 1
A．Cut. B．Detect. C．Decorate. D．Conserve.
64．Why are sheep employed to work in the park
A．They are high-efficient and dependable.
B．They can fight against some extreme weather.
C．They can boost the wine export around the Mediterranean.
D．They are much more economical and environmentally-friendly.
65．Why was Pompeii not troubled by the growing grass 100 years ago
A．The land was made full use of by local farmers.
B．The land was covered by the harmful volcanic ash.
C．The land was occupied by houses and olive groves.
D．The land was deserted by the residents in southern Italy.
66．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．Pompeii’s Grassy Ruins to be Revived by Sheep.
B．An Archaeological Park to be Rescued by the Authorities.
C．Southern Italy’s Farmland to be Reused with the Help of Sheep.
D．A Novel Initiative to Refresh Ancient Vineyards in the Mediterranean.
Have you ever thought of being an actress and having to finish a show you started and at the same time, battling a life-threatening illness That is what Emilia Clarke did. You may know her for her famous role of Daenerys Targaryen from the hit TV series Game of Thrones. This role skyrocketed her to stardom and made a big impact on her life. However, behind the scenes, Clarke had been battling a life-threatening illness for most of the first few seasons.
Just after finishing the first scazon of Game of Thrones, she faced an awful situation following the events of being rushed to the hospital after a workout session at the gym. Her worst fears were realized when she was diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage, a kind of disease that kills once out of three people diagnosed with it. She was immediately told that she needed to undergo surgery to remove her brain aneurysm (动脉瘤) but she was a bit skeptical about it since she had a busy life and a busy schedule.
Ultimately, she had to go under the knife and the recovery was very miserable for her. She felt so hard to memorize and remember that it came to the point that she couldn’t even remember her name. At that point, she was extremely desperate since she believed that her life depended on communication and memorization so her life wasn’t worth anything. Luckily, a month later, Clarke recovered well and was able to go home just a few weeks before the start of filming for the 2nd season of Game of Thrones.
After the third season, doctors found out that there was another brain aneurysm that needed immediate surgery. Recovery had been more painful than before and Clarke spent a month in hospital experiencing all sorts of anxiety and depression. Fortunately, she overcame this adversity again. She recovered well and was able to finish all eight seasons of Game of Thrones. Right now, she’s just waiting for all the beauty and surprises that life can bring.
67．What can we know about Emilia Clarke
A．She hesitated about the first surgery.
B．She suffered less during the second recovery
C．She fought the disease for eight seasons of Game of Thrones.
D．She missed the filming of the 2nd season of Game of Thrones.
68．Why was Emilia Clarke frustrated by the first diagnosis
A．She wasn’t sure of her sports ability.
B．She was afraid of her upcoming surgery.
C．She wasn’t confident of her acting skills.
D．She was worried about her career development.
69．What words can be used to describe Emilia Clarke
A．Decent and talented.
B．Diligent and tough.
C．Daring and thoughtful.
D．Dedicated and trustworthy.
70．Which entry can help you access the text
A．Fashion. B．Science. C．Health. D．Celebrity.
Flower Fests Blooming Around the World
“I must have flowers, always and always,” the French painter Claude Monet said. Around the world, green thumbs(园艺高手) are getting ready for a series of flower festivals and expositions. Many of these not only pay tribute to beloved local blooms, but also hold deep cultural significance in their regions. Here are the spectacular festivals worth making a trip.
Peony Festival (Oshawa, Canada) June 10-11
Only blooming during a short period in the summer, peonies hold deep symbolism in cultures all around the world. Oshawa’s festival pays homage to the beloved perennial, displaying over 300 varieties and hosting gardening seminars. Enter the festival’s Peony Show for your chance to win the title of greenest thumb or submit your interpretation of a peony in any medium to the art contest.
Fête de la Lavande (Sault, France) August 15
Across the South of France, the locals celebrate the beloved lavender blooms with fairs and festivals. The largest is held in Sault, a preserved historic village in the heart of Provence known for its lavender farming; one highlight of the all-day festival is that visitors are welcome to pick their own flowers.
Namaqualand Flower Festival (Vanrhynsdorp, South Africa) September 2-4
This participant-led gathering caters to(迎合) those who love flowers, outdoors, stars, and taking in many different experiences. During the time when the dusty desert transforms into blooming wildflower fields, festivalgoers spend the weekend camping, night-hiking through the bush and learning traditional dances.
Floriade (Canberra, Australia) September 17-October 16
The fair is not just an ode to flowers, but to the spring season. Walk the grounds during the day and sip wine while taking in over one million blooming bulbs. Then head to Night Fest for a musical performance, with this year’s theme “Sounds of Spring”.
71．What can visitors do in Fête de la Lavande
A．Gain a special title. B．Pick flowers freely.
C．Learn the traditional dance. D．Enjoy a musical performance.
72．Which festival is suitable for an outdoor activity lover to go
A．Peony Festival. B．Floriado.
C．Namaqualand Flower Festival. D．Fête de la Lavande.
73．What do these festivals have in common
A．They are held during the summer.
B．They have different themes each year.
C．They are important for the culture of the regions.
D．They combine flower appreciation with art exhibition.
参考答案：
1．D 2．A 3．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国东海岸的几个最佳景点。
1．细节理解题。根据Hampton Beach, New Hampshire标题下“The attractions include a market with shops, eateries and games; a marine(海洋的)life discovery center; and a historical society.”（景点包括一个有商店、餐馆和游戏的市场；海洋生物发现中心；以及一个历史社会。）可知在汉普顿海滩可做的事情是参观当地市场。故选D项。
2．细节理解题。根据Ocean City, Maryland标题下“There are many pet-friendly hotels, though dogs are only welcome on the beach in the colder months between October 1 and April 30.”（虽然只有在10月1日至4月30日这段寒冷的月份，海滩上才欢迎狗狗，但这里有许多宠物友好型酒店。）可知，在大西洋城有宠物友好型酒店。故选A项。
3．细节理解题。根据Block Island, Rhode Island标题下“17 miles of beaches”（17英里长的海滩）及Hampton Beach, New Hampshire标题下“18-mile coast ”（18英里长的海岸）及Ocean City, Maryland标题下“10 miles of beaches”（10英里长的海滩）及Canaveral National Seashore, Florida标题下“24 miles of beach habitat”（24英里的海滩栖息地）可知，卡纳维拉尔国家海岸是最长的。故选D项。
4．B 5．A 6．D 7．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了密歇根大学研究人员的一项新研究表明，真正重要的是人们为什么做志愿者，而不是他们是否做志愿者。文章解释了研究开展的过程以及发现。
4．细节理解题。根据第一段“People who give, live longer, studies have shown. Now, a new study by University of Michigan researchers shows that why people volunteer—not whether they volunteer—is what really counts.(研究表明，付出的人更长寿。现在，密歇根大学研究人员的一项新研究表明，真正重要的是人们为什么志愿，而不是他们是否志愿)”可知，这项新研究主要发现了我们做志愿者的原因对我们的健康有影响。故选B。
5．细节理解题。根据第二段的“For the study, Konrath and colleagues analyzed data collected in 2008 and 2012 aiming at the same random samples of 3,376 people.(在这项研究中，康拉斯和同事分析了2008年和2012年收集的数据，这些数据针对同样的3376人随机样本)”可知，研究人员通过分析数据进行这项研究。故选A。
6．推理判断题。根据第三段“The researchers asked people to rate how important they found various reasons for volunteering, and they found that the more important people rated reasons such as feeling pity for people in need, the more likely they were to be alive.(研究人员要求人们评价他们认为志愿服务的各种原因有多重要，他们发现，人们对诸如同情需要帮助的人这样的原因评价越重要，他们长寿的可能性就越大)”推知，“帮助有困难的人”可能会使志愿者受益最大。故选D。
7．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Konrath says the current findings suggest it may be a poor idea to encourage people to volunteer because it’s good for them. “Volunteering is increasingly being encouraged in schools and organizations. Some groups say that it’s okay to want benefits for yourself, and encourage people to think of volunteering as an exchange for personal interests. Some groups emphasize the health benefits received through volunteering.” Konrath added, “Of course, it’s reasonable for volunteers to expect benefits for themselves. But the potential health benefits of volunteering are significantly reduced if self-benefit becomes a person’s main motive.”(康拉特说，目前的研究结果表明，鼓励人们做志愿者可能不是一个好主意，因为这对他们有好处。“学校和组织越来越鼓励志愿者活动。一些组织表示，为自己谋取利益是可以的，并鼓励人们将志愿活动视为个人兴趣的交换。一些团体强调通过志愿活动获得的健康益处。”康拉特补充说：“当然，志愿者期望自己受益是合理的。但如果自我利益成为一个人的主要动机，志愿服务的潜在健康益处就会大大降低。”)”可知，最后一段主要是对当前发现的进一步解释。故选C。
8．C 9．A 10．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个网上讲座的情况。
8．细节理解题。根据Black Holes部分中“These black holes help determine how galaxies will develop over time.(这些黑洞有助于确定星系如何随着时间的推移而发展)”以及Hunt for Distant Worlds部分中“The discovery of such systems has provided interesting insights, challenging our views about how planet systems form and develop.(这些系统的发现提供了有趣的见解，挑战了我们关于行星系统如何形成和发展的观点)”可知，对行星或恒星系统的发展感兴趣，可以选择Black Holes和Hunt for Distant Worlds。故选C。
9．细节理解题。根据最后一部分“Description: Will we ever reach Mars And what will it take to travel to other stars Dr. Camille Lopez will meet these questions with a speech of what we can expect in the next 30 years.(我们会到达火星吗？去其他星球旅行需要什么？卡米尔·洛佩斯博士将在演讲中回答这些问题，讲述我们对未来30年的期望)”可知，可以从Mars and Beyond了解到太空旅行的前景。故选A。
10．推理判断题。根据第一段“Every event here features a noted scientist who discusses a different cosmic (宇宙的) topic. They will be presented with a live stream to our Science World official website and questions can be asked in the website chat.(这里的每个活动都有一位著名的科学家来讨论不同的宇宙主题。他们将在我们的科学世界官方网站上进行直播，并可以在网站聊天中提出问题)”结合文章主要介绍了四个网上讲座的情况。可推知，文章的主要目的是宣传网上公开讲座。故选A。
11．A 12．A 13．D 14．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章是关于《梦想与成就：发现并表达你一生的激情》的书评，介绍了这本书在实现梦想方面对人们的帮助。
11．细节理解题。根据第一段的“The issue is that most of us have no idea where to begin to turn a great idea into fact, or that we choose to abandon our dreams when the going gets tough. If this is you, then self-help guide Dream and Achieve: Discover and Express Your Passion in Your Lifetime by Kola Olutimehin should be at the top of your reading list.(问题是，我们大多数人都不知道从哪里开始把一个伟大的想法变成现实，或者当事情变得艰难时，我们选择放弃我们的梦想。如果这是你，那么Kola Olutimehin的自助指南《梦想与成就：发现并表达你一生的激情》应该是你的首选)”可知，Kola的书是一个实现梦想的指南。故选A。
12．主旨大意题。根据第三段的“At the beginning of the book, Kola defines what we mean by a “dream”, stating that a dream is a long-cherished vision of what you want to make your inheritance and your contribution to the world. That doesn’t mean that this dream, whatever it may be, is already fully formed in your mind. It may be fuzzy (模糊的); it may just be a feeling that you were born to attain something you don’t currently possess.(在书的开头，Kola定义了我们所说的“梦想”，他说梦想是你想要继承的东西，是你对世界的贡献。这并不意味着这个梦，不管它是什么，已经在你的脑海中完全形成了。它可能是模糊的;它可能只是一种感觉，你生来就是为了获得你目前还没有拥有的东西)”可知，本段主要介绍了什么是梦想，即对它的定义。故选A。
13．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“He therefore urges readers, when faced with a decision, to consider the four “ds”. These are Desire—questioning what you truly want and why you want it; acting on your Decision, which is an active step; Determination, chiefly having the staying power not to backtrack; and Discipline, which means you must continue to act upon your decision to help make your dreams a reality.(因此，他敦促读者在面临决定时考虑四个“d”。这些是欲望——问你真正想要什么，为什么想要;执行你的决定，这是一个积极的步骤;决心:主要指不走回头路的持久力;自律，这意味着你必须继续按照你的决定行动，帮助你的梦想成为现实)”可知，Kola对人们在做决定时的建议之一是认真思考自己想要的东西。故选D。
14．推理判断题。根据文章的主要内容，结合最后一段“In conclusion, author Kola Olutimehin has captured the essence of success and set it down in print, and Dream and Achieve is the one book you need to find your life’s purpose, and achieve it.(总之，作者Kola Olutimehin抓住了成功的本质，并把它写了出来，《梦想与实现》是一本你需要找到你的人生目标并实现它的书)”推知，本文是一篇书评，其目的是给读者推荐Kola Olutimehin的《梦想与成就：发现并表达你一生的激情》一书。故选C。
15．A 16．B 17．B 18．C
【导语】本文一篇记叙文。文章讲述了小时候父亲给作者讲故事，让她感受到了父亲深深的爱，同时培养了作者对阅读的兴趣。
15．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The unique voice he used for each character extremely amused me, and I would laugh so hard that sometimes I missed the plot and would beg him to start the page over again.(他为每个角色所使用的独特声音让我非常开心，我笑得太厉害了，有时我错过了情节，就会求他重新开始)”可知，父亲独特的声音让作者在听睡前故事时笑个不停。故选A项。
16．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Even after I was reading on my own, I’d still ask Dad to sit in the old chair and read me a chapter before bed. His words still had the power to touch me, but more than that, when Dad read to me, he was showing me how much he loved me.(甚至在我独自读书之后，我还会让爸爸坐在那把旧椅子上，在睡觉前给我读一章。他的话仍然能打动我，但更重要的是，当爸爸读书给我听时，他是在向我表达他有多爱我)”可推知，作者想要感受父亲深深的爱，所以在自己能独立阅读之后还让父亲给她阅读。故选B项。
17．推理判断题。根据第三段中“I have loved telling stories since I was a child, whether it was with my friends gathered around me at rest or on stage in a play. I’ve been lucky to find ways to fit stories and books into my professional life — from my first job as a theater camp counselor (辅导员) to being a high school English teacher in Malaysia.(我从小就喜欢讲故事，无论是在休息的时候和朋友们聚在一起，还是在戏剧的舞台上。我很幸运地找到了将故事和书籍融入我的职业生活的方法——从我的第一份工作戏剧营顾问到在马来西亚当高中英语老师都是如此)”可推知，作者可以把自己的爱好应用到工作中去。故选B项。
18．主旨大意题。最后一段中“When I got to Tandem, I knew my favorite part of the job would be the interactive Read Alouds. So I started the preparation for it. I would practice my books at home and try out different voices for each character the night before. The day before I visited my first Tandem classroom, I drove to my parents’ house and asked Dad to be my audience. He gave me his full attention, smiling through the whole book.(当我来到Tandem时，我知道我最喜欢的部分是互动式朗读。于是我开始准备。我会在家里练习我的书，并在前一天晚上为每个角色尝试不同的声音。在我第一次进Tandem教室的前一天，我开车去了父母家，请爸爸做我的听众。他全神贯注地看着我，自始至终都面带微笑)”作者反复强调了自己如何练习和准备朗读，结合选项，“Practice makes perfect.(熟能生巧)”最能描述最后一段内容。故选C项。
19．B 20．D 21．A 22．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍科学家发明了一种小装置，可以把咸水变成干净的饮用水。它由太阳能驱动，使用方便。这意味着即使在资源有限的情况下，偏远地区的人们也能获得安全的水。研究人员正在努力使它更便宜，以便每个人都能使用它。
19．推理判断题。根据第一段中“They have developed a suitcase-sized desalination (脱盐) device, powered by a small portable solar panel that can be used in remote places to produce clean drinking water.(他们开发了一种手提箱大小的海水淡化设备，由一个小型便携式太阳能电池板供电，可以在偏远地区生产干净的饮用水)”可知，这种海水淡化设备由太阳能电池板供电，使用可再生能源，环保低碳。故选B项。
20．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Most commercially available portable desalination units use filters (过滤器) that require high-pressure pumps to push the water, which makes them huger and less energy efficient.(大多数商业上可用的便携式海水淡化装置使用的过滤器需要高压泵来推动水，这使得它们更大，更不节能)”和“Requiring no filters, this device uses electrical power to remove salt and other particles — including bacteria and viruses — from the saltwater. This reduces the need for constant maintenance.(这种设备不需要过滤器，它利用电力从盐水中去除盐和其他颗粒，包括细菌和病毒。这减少了对持续维护的需求)”可推知，与商用设备相比，MIT的设备无需过滤器，可以降低设备维护成本。故选D项。
21．推理判断题。根据第三段中“But best of all, it was designed to be used by ordinary people, not engineers. In fact, the device only has three buttons, one to power the device, one to start it, and one to stop it.(但最重要的是，它是为普通人设计的，而不是工程师。事实上，这个设备只有三个按钮，一个用来给设备供电，一个用来启动，一个用来停止)”可推知，作者解释了三个按钮的作用是为了说明它是为普通人设计的，操作简单。故选A项。
22．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Now, scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge may have developed a way to change that. They have developed a suitcase-sized desalination (脱盐) device, powered by a small portable solar panel that can be used in remote places to produce clean drinking water.(现在，来自剑桥的麻省理工学院(MIT)的科学家们可能已经开发出一种改变这种状况的方法。他们开发了一种手提箱大小的海水淡化设备，由一个小型便携式太阳能电池板供电，可以在偏远地区生产干净的饮用水)”可知，文章介绍科学家发明了一种可以把海水变成干净的饮用水的便携式装置，所以“New Portable Device Makes Seawater Drinkable (新的便携式设备使海水可饮用)”是最佳标题。故选B项。
23．D 24．C 25．C 26．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者来到了一个新的地方后，总觉得这个新的地方没有给自己家的感觉，经过了三年的时间，作者终于找到了归属感。
23．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The washer did its job, yet even after an hour, the dryer seemed to have barely warmed my clothes. I left, having decided to air-dry them on my car in the August heat.(洗衣机的工作完成了，但即使过了一个小时，烘干机似乎也几乎没有烘干我的衣服。我离开了，决定在8月的高温下在车上风干它们)”可知，作者之所以拿着湿衣服离开是因为烘干机没用。故选D。
24．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“A month later, I learned her name was Sandy, which she told me after I’d helped her stop a washing machine from moving across the floor. I was grading poems at a table when one of the washers broke loose and skipped an inch into the air. I jumped to the machine and held on while she unplugged it. The next week, Sandy told me dryer No.8 was the fastest.(一个月后，我才知道她的名字叫Sandy，是在我帮她阻止一台洗衣机在地板上移动后，她告诉我的。当时我正在桌子旁批改诗歌，突然一个洗衣机松开了，飞到空中一英寸。我跳到洗衣机前，抓住不放，她拔下插头。第二个星期，Sandy告诉我8号烘干机是最快的)”可推知，Sandy告诉我8号烘干机最快是因为她想对作者表达感谢。故选C。
25．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“She teased (开玩笑) that it was harder making a living as a poet than as a laundry attendant. Even then I knew she was probably right.(她开玩笑说，当诗人比当洗衣工更难谋生。即使那时我也知道她可能是对的)”可推知，Sandy认为诗人的待遇太差。故选C。
26．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“But Sandy was the center of my community. For nearly three years and almost every week, I’d do laundry and talk with her. We checked on each other and expected the other to be there. We asked where the other had gone when we missed a week.(但Sandy是我生活的中心。在将近三年的时间里，几乎每个星期，我都会一边洗衣服一边和她聊天。我们互相查看对方在不在，并期望对方在那里。当我们错过一个星期的时候，我们会问对方去了哪里)”可推知，作者和Sandy之间建立了亲密的友谊。故选A。
27．A 28．C 29．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了缅因州的几个迷人小村庄。
27．细节理解题。根据Kennebunkport部分中“Boating trips and fishing are popular here.(划船和钓鱼在这里很受欢迎)”可知，在Kennebunkport，游客可以享受划船之旅。故选A项。
28．细节理解题。根据Greenville部分中“Aside from that, visitors can hike to the top of Mount Kineo for some supreme views of the surrounding area.(除此之外，游客还可以徒步到基诺山顶，欣赏周围地区的美景)”可知，Greenville最适合徒步旅行者。故选C项。
29．推理判断题。根据Camden部分中“Self-described as “The Jewel of the Maine Coast”, Camden is a small town that’s v

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