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【备考2024】三年高考及模拟分类汇编—专题10阅读理解应用文（解析版）
三年高考阅读理解应用文试题汇编
【2023年新高考全国Ⅰ卷】
Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.
Prices
Hand Brake, Three Gears Foot Brake, No Gears
1 hour ?7.50 ?5.00
3 hours ?11.00 ?7.50
1 day (24 hours) ?14.75 ?9.75
Each additional day ?8.00 ?6.00
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
21. What is an advantage of MacBike
A. It gives children a discount. B. It offers many types of bikes.
C. It organizes free cycle tours. D. It has over 2,500 rental shops.
22. How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days
A. ?15.75. B. ?19.50. C. ?22.75. D. ?29.50.
23. Where does the guided city tour start
A. The Gooyer, Windmill. B. The Skinny Bridge.
C. Heineken Brewery. D. Dam Square.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D
【语篇大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在阿姆斯特丹进行自行车租赁和雇佣导游的操作方式，价格等细节。
【21题解析】
考查推理判断题。根据文章第二段“We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes. (我们提供种类繁多最新自行车，包括有脚刹的基本自行车、有手刹和带排挡的自行车、带儿童座椅的自行车和儿童自行车)”可推知，MacBike的优势是它提供许多类型的自行车。故选B。
【22题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据定价表可知，租一辆带手刹和三档的自行车一天需要14.75欧元，额外增加天数每天8欧元。所以租一辆带手刹和三档的自行车两天需要14.75+8=22.75欧元。故选C。
【23题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. (旅游团每小时从大坝广场出发，每天下午1点开始)”可知，导游城市之旅从大坝广场开始。故选D。
【2023年新高考全国Ⅱ卷】
Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.
Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2)
Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.
Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21)
Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.
Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)
From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area’s natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.
Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10)
Enhance your photography skills — join Yellowstone’s park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.
6/19 — Waterfalls &Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.
7/10 — Wildflowers &White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.
21. Which of the four programs begins the earliest
A. Photography Workshops. B. Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics.
C. Canyon Talks at Artist Point. D. Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone.
22. What is the short talk at Artist Point about
A. Works of famous artists. B. Protection of wild animals.
C. Basic photography skills. D. History of the canyon area.
23. Where will the participants meet for the July 10 photography workshop
A. Artist Point. B. Washburn Trailhead.
C. Canyon Village Store. D. Visitor Education Center.
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. B
【语篇大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了黄石国家公园提供的几项护林员项目。
【21题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据每个项目后的时间“Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2) (在黄石体验野生动物（5月26日至9月2日）)”和“Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21) (少年游骑兵野生动物奥林匹克运动会（6月5日至8月21日）)”与“Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2) (在Artist Point的峡谷会谈（6月9日至9月2日）)”以及“Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10) (摄影研讨会（6月19日和7月10日）)”可知，四个项目中在黄石体验野生动物开始的时间最早。故选D。
【22题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据文章“Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2) (在Artist Point的峡谷会谈（6月9日至9月2日）)部分中的“From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area’s natural and human history. (从一个经典的视角，欣赏下瀑布、黄石河和峡谷的壮丽色彩，同时了解该地区的自然和人类历史)”可知，在Artist Point的简短演讲主题是关于峡谷地区的历史的。故选D。
【23题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据文章“Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10) (摄影研讨会（6月19日和7月10日）)”部分中的“7/10 — Wildflowers &White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area. (7/10——Wildflowers &White Balance：在奇滕登停车场的Washburn Trailhead举行)”可知，7月10日的摄影研讨会将在Washburn Trailhead举行。故选B。
【2023年全国甲卷】Where to Eat in Bangkok
Bangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure.
Nahm
Offering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary (烹饪的) experiences. It’s the only Thai restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the word’s 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson, who received a Michelin star for his Loodon-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.
Issaya Siamese Club
Issaya Siamese Club is internationally known Thai chef Ian Kittichai’s first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.
Bo.lan
Bo.lan has been making waves in Bangkok’s culinary sence since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine’s roots, yet still manages to add a special twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry, there’s a large set menu.
Gaggan
Earning first place on the latest “Asia’s 50 best restaurants” list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues(场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary theater at its best.
21. What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common
A. They adopt modern cooking methods. B. They have branches in London.
C. They have top-class chefs. D. They are based in hotels.
22. Which restaurant offers a large set menu
A. Gaggan. B. Bo. lan. C. Issaya Siamese Club. D. Nahm.
23. What is special about Gaggan
A. It hires staff from India. B. It puts on a play every day.
C. It serves hard-to-find local dishes. D. It shows the cooking process to guests.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
【语篇大意】本文是应用文。介绍了一些关于从哪里开始你的曼谷美食之旅的建议。
【21题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据小标题Nahm下的段落中“Head Chef David Thompson, who received a Michelin star for his Loodon-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010. (主厨大卫·汤普森(David Thompson)在伦敦的同名泰国餐厅获得了米其林一星，他于2010年在大都会酒店开设了这家分店)”以及小标题Issays Stamese Club下的段落中“Issaya Siamese Club is intematoionally know Thai chef lan Kittichai’s first flagship Bangkok restaurant. (Issaya Siamese Club是国际知名的泰国厨师lan Kittichai的第一家曼谷旗舰餐厅)”可知，Nahm和Issaya Siamese Club的共同之处是他们都有一流的厨师。故选C项。
【22题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据小标题Bo. tan下的段落中“For those extremely hungry there’s a large set menu. (对于那些极度饥饿的人来说，这里有一份很大的套餐)”可知，Bo. tan提供大型套餐。故选B项。
【23题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据小标题Gaggan下的段落中“The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. (在这座两层殖民时期的泰国住宅中，最好的桌子有一扇通往厨房的窗户，在那里你可以看到Gaggan厨师和他的员工在工作)”可知，Gaggan的特别之处是它向客人展示了烹饪过程。故选D项。
【2023年全国乙卷】PRACTITIONERS
Jacqueline Felice de Almania (c.1322) highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials (证明) of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine. James Barry (c.1789 — 1865) was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.
Tan Yunxian (1461 — 1554) was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships (学徒期) with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831 — 1895) worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves.
21. What did Jacqueline and James have in common
A. Doing teaching jobs. B. Being hired as physicians.
C. Performing surgery. D. Being banned from medicine.
22. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners
A. She wrote a book. B. She went through trials.
C. She worked as a dentist. D. She had formal education.
23. Who was the first African American with a medical degree
A. Jacqueline Felice de Almania. B. Tan Yunxian.
C. James Barry. D. Rebecca Lee Crumpler.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D
【语篇大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四位从医人员的生平与事迹。
【21题解析】
考查细节理解题。通过文章第一部分中的“Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. (她出生于佛罗伦萨的一个犹太家庭，搬到巴黎当医生并做外科手术)”以及第二部分中的“She qualified as a surgeon in 1813 (她获得了做外科医生的资格)”和“Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man. (Barry于1859年退休，她以男人的身份生活和工作，从事了整个医学职业)”可知，Jacqueline和James的共同点是都有资格进行外科手术。故选C。
22题解析】
考查推理判断题。通读全文，再根据文章第三部分中的“Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. (Tan写了一本书《女医生的故事》，描述了她作为一名医生的生活)”可推知，Tan与其他从业人员的不同之处在于她写了一本书。故选A。
【23题解析】
考查细节理解题。通过文章第一部分中的“Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. (四年后，她成为第一位获得医学学位的非裔美国女性)”可知，Rebecca Lee Crumpler是第一位获得医学学位的非裔美国人。故选D。
【2023浙江省1月】Explorers Camp
Full day camp for kids aged 5-13.
Monday-Friday, July 8-26, 9am-4pm.
Week 1 | July 8-12
Week 2 | July 15-19
Week 3 | July 22-26
Register for a single week or multiple weeks.
Fees: $365 per week.
The last day to cancel registration and receive a full refund (退款) is June 15.
Camp Structure
The day is divided into two thematic sessions per age group. Campers have a three-hour morning class engaging with a morning theme (9am to 12 noon) and a one-hour lunch break, followed by another three-hour class engaging with an afternoon theme (1pm to 4pm). Snack periods are held throughout the day. All campers should bring their own bagged lunch and snacks.
Camp Content
Explorers Camp organizes engaging arts, history and science-related activities in every class, and focuses on a range of topics that emphasize active learning, exploration and, most of all, fun! All camp sessions are created with age-appropriate activities that are tailored to the multiple ways that kids learn.
Camp Staff
Campers enjoy a staff-to-child ratio ranging from 1:4 to 1:7 depending on the age group. Instructors are passionate educators who are experts in their fields and have undergone training and a background check.
21. On which of the following dates can you cancel your registration with a full refund
A. June 12. B. June 22. C. July 19. D. July 26.
22. How are campers divided into different groups
A. By gender. B. By nationality. C. By interest. D. By age.
23. How many hours of class will you have altogether if you register for a single week
A. 15. B. 21. C. 30. D. 42.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C
【语篇大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了探险家营地的相关信息。
【21题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据“ The last day to cancel registration and receive a full refund (退款) is June 15. (取消注册并获得全额退款的最后一天是6月15日)”可知，你可以在6月12日取消注册并全额退款。故选A。
【22题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据Camp Structure部分中的“The day is divided into two thematic sessions per age group.(白天按每个年龄组分为两个专题会议)”可知，露营者按年龄划分成不同的小组。故选D。
【23题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据“ Monday-Friday, July 8-26, 9am-4pm.( 7月8日至26日，星期一至星期五，上午9点至下午4点)”可知，每周安排5天的活动。根据Camp Structure部分中的“Campers have a three-hour morning class engaging with a morning theme (9am to 12 noon) and a one-hour lunch break, followed by another three-hour class engaging with an afternoon theme (1pm to 4pm).(露营者有一个三小时的上午课程（上午9点到中午12点）和一个小时的午休时间，然后是另一个三个小时的下午课程（下午1点到下午4点）)”可知，全天有6个小时的课程。5*6=30。由此可知，如果你注册一周，你总共有30小时的课程。故选C。
【2022年新高考Ⅰ卷A篇】
Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale
90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)
Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)
Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)
Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late Work
An essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
21. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A textbook. B. An exam paper. C. A course plan. D. An academic article.
22. How many parts is a student’s final grade made up of
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
23. What will happen if you submit an essay one week after the due date
A. You will receive a zero. B. You will lose a letter grade.
C. You will be given a test. D. You will have to rewrite it.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A
【语篇大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了文学概论课程评分办法。
【21题解析】
考查推理判断题。根据文章标题“Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature (文学概论课程评分办法)”和Essays (60%)部分“Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade of for this course (你的四篇主要文章将构成本课程评分的主要部分)”可知，文章介绍了文学概论课程评分办法，可得出本文是出自一个课程计划。故选C。
【22题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据黑体小标题“Essays (60%)”、“Group Assignments (30%)”和“Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Groups Work/Homework (10%)”可知，学生的最终成绩由3部分组成。故选B。
【23题解析】
考查推理判断题。根据“Late Work”部分“If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. (如果没有在截止日期后的第4天上交，将会得到零分)”可知，如果在截止日期后一周才交文章，你将会得零分。故选A。
【2022年新高考2卷】
Children’s Discovery Museum
General Information about Group Play
Pricing
Group Play $7/person
Scholarships
We offer scholarships to low-income schools and youth organizations, subject to availability. Participation in a post-visit survey is required.
Scholarships are for Group Play admission fees and/or transportation. Transportation invoices (发票) must be received within 60 days of your visit to guarantee the scholarship.
Group Size
We require one chaperone (监护人) per ten children. Failure to provide enough chaperones will result in an extra charge of $50 per absent adult.
Group Play is for groups of 10 or more with a limit of 35 people. For groups of 35 or more, please call to discuss options.
Hours
The Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Group Play may be scheduled during any day or time the Museum is open.
Registration Policy
Registration must be made at least two weeks in advance.
Register online or fill out a Group Play Registration Form with multiple date and start time options.
Once the registration form is received and processed, we will send a confirmation email within two business days.
Guidelines
●Teachers and chaperones should model good behavior for the group and remain with students at all times.
●Children are not allowed unaccompanied in all areas of the Museum.
●Children should play nicely with each other and exhibits.
●Use your indoor voice when at the Museum.
1. What does a group need to do if they are offered a scholarship
A. Prepay the admission fees. B. Use the Museum’s transportation.
C. Take a survey after the visit. D. Schedule their visit on weekdays.
2. How many chaperones are needed for a group of 30 children to visit the Museum
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
3. What are children prohibited from doing at the Museum
A. Using the computer. B. Talking with each other.
C. Touching the exhibits. D. Exploring the place alone.
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. D
【语篇大意】本文是一篇应用文，文章提供了关于儿童博物馆团体游的相关信息。
【21题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据Scholarship标题下“We offer scholarships to low-income schools and youth organizations, subject to availability. Participation in a post-visit survey is required. (我们会视情况而定，为低收入学校和青年组织提供奖学金，并需要其参与访问后调查问卷)”可知，如果一个团体获得了奖学金，需要在参加一个访后的调查问卷，与选项C“Take a survey after the visit. (接受参观后的问卷调查)”属于同义替换，故选C。
【22题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据“Group Size”标题下“We require one chaperone (监护人) per ten children. (我们要求每十个孩子有一个监护人)”可知，10个孩子需要1个监护人，那么30个孩子则需要3个监护人。故选C。
【23题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据“Guidelines”标题下“Children are not allowed unaccompanied in all areas of the Museum. (无人陪伴的儿童不得进入博物馆的所有区域)”可知，儿童必须在监护人陪伴下才能进入博物馆，即儿童不能单独进入博物馆进行探索。与选项D“Exploring the place alone. (独自探索博物馆)”属于同义替换，故选D。
【2021年全国甲卷A篇】
Theatres and Entertainment
St David’s Hall
St David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
21. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted
A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club.
C. At Sherman Cymru. D. At St David’s Hall.
22. What can people do at the Glee Club
A. Watch musicals. B. Enjoy comedies.
C. See family shows. D. Do creative things.
23. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre
A. www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B. www.shermancymru.co.uk
C. www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D. www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A
【语篇大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Cardiff当地的一些剧院和娱乐场所。
【21题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据文章“St David’s Hall”部分中的“St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff (St David’s Hall是Cardiff一年一度的Welsh Proms的举办地)”可知，Cardiff的Welsh Proms活动在St David’s Hall举办。故选D。
【22题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据文章“The Glee Club”部分中的“If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here (如果你正在寻找巡演中最好的喜剧和精彩的现场音乐，你应该从这里开始)”可知，人们可以在The Glee Club享受喜剧。故选B。
【23题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据文章“New Theatre”部分中的“The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicians, dance and children’s shows for more than 100 years (100多年来，New Theatre一直是优质戏剧、音乐家、舞蹈和儿童节目的发源地)”以及其下面的网站“www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk”可知，可以在www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk网站找到Cardiff存在最久的剧院。故选A。
【2021年全国乙卷A篇】
Henry Raeburn (1756-1823)
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland’s best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to RaeburnSunday 26 Oct., 15.00DUNCAN THOMSON Raeburn’s English ContemporariesThursday 30 Oct., 13.10JUDY EGERTON
Characters and Characterisation in Raeburn’s PortraitsThursday 6 Nov., 13.10NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON Raeburn and Artist’s Training in the 18th CenturyThursday 13 Nov., 13.10MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday— Saturday 10.00 — 17.45 Sunday 12.00 — 17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24 — 26 December and 1 January.
Admission
4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of 2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
21. What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries
A. Sun. 26 Oct. B. Thurs. 30 Oct. C. Thurs. 6 Nov. D. Thurs.13 Nov.
22. How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission
A. 4. B. 8. C. 12. D. 16.
23. How can full-time students get group discounts
A. They should go on Sunday mornings. B. They should come from art schools.
C. They must be led by teachers. D. They must have ID cards with them.
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C
【语篇大意】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了为纪念苏格兰最受欢迎的画家亨利·雷伯恩爵士进行的展览的相关情况。
【21题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据表格右上角Raeburn’s English Contemporaries部分“Thursday 30 Oct. (10月30日星期四)”可知，在10月30日星期四可以去参加Raeburn’s English Contemporaries。故选B。
【22题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据Admission部分“ 4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.(4英镑。12岁以下儿童在一位成人陪同下免费入场。)”可知，一对夫妇应付4+4=8英镑，两个12岁以下的儿童在成人陪同下免费，即入场费为8英镑。故选B。
【23题解析】
考查细节理解题。根据最后一段“A special low entrance charge of 2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.(所有全日制教育的学生，高至并包括那些学士学位水平的学生，在有教师的组织团体中，均可享受每人2英镑的特别低入场费。)”可知，全日制学生在有教师的组织团体中，可以获得折扣，即他们必须由教师带领。故选C。
【2021年新高考Ⅰ卷A篇】
Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel （旅社）. The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around＄25 a night, and for that, you'll often get to stay in a central location（位置）with security and comfort.
Yellow Hostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It's one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It's affordable, and it's got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it's close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro Palace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There's also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station Hostel
If you're looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn't charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it's close to all of the city's main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
21.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel
A. Comfort. B. Security. C. Price. D. Location.
22.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life
A. Yellow Hostel. B. Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C. Youth Station Hostel. D. Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.
23.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
A. It gets noisy at night. B. Its staff is too talkative.
C. It charges for Wi-Fi. D. Its inconveniently located.
【语篇大意】本文为应用文，主要介绍罗马四个旅行社的特色。
【21解析】
考查细节理解题。根据第一段第一句"Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why…"可知，在罗马旅游可能会很昂贵，因此人们会比较关注价格因素。故选C。
【22解析】
考查细节理解题。根据题干"an active social life"定位到第三段第一句"If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome."可知，Hostel Alessandro Palace最适合社交。故选B。
【23解析】
考查细节理解题。根据题干定位到第五段，由第五段最后一句 "However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi." 可知，HHDA旅馆的Wi-Fi是收费的。故选C。
【2021年全国甲卷 A篇】
Take a view, the Landscape（风景） Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers. Each year, the high standard of entries has shown that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the best photography of the British landscape. Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all corners of the UK and beyond.
Mike Shepherd(2011)Skiddaw in WinterCumbria, England It was an extremely cold winter's evening and freezing fog hung in the air. I climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that the mist was little more than a few feet deep, and thought it was only a short climb. I found myself completely above it and looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sun setting in the west. I used classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop, to achieve the black-and-white image（图像）.
Timothy Smith(2014)MacclesfieldForestCheshire, England I was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking up a path through the forest towards Shutlingsloe, a local high point, I came across a small clearing and immediately noticed the dead yellow grasses set against the fresh snow. The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the view from the foreground right through into the forest.
21.Who would most probably enter for Take a view
A. Writers. B. Photographers. C. Painters. D. Tourists.
22.What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common
A. They are winter images. B. They are in black and white.
C. They show mountainous scenes. D. They focus on snow-covered forests.
23.Where can the text be found
A. In a history book. B. In a novel. C .In an art magazine. D. In a biography.
【语篇大意】本文为应用文，主要介绍了英国风景摄影比赛Take a view及其两位摄影师参赛作品的内容。
【21解析】
考查细节理解题。根据题干enter for Take a view定位到第一段第二句Each year, the highstandard of entries has shown that the Awards are the perfect platform toshowcase the very best photography of the British landscape. 每年参加比赛的高标准已经表明了这个奖项是展示英国风景摄影最完美的平台，可知最有可能参加这个比赛项目的人应该是B项摄影家。
【22解析】
考查推理判断题。根据题干关键词 "Shepherd and Smith have in common " 定位在原文Shepherd and Smith Mike Shepherd图表中的It was an extremely coldwinter's evening and freezing fog hung in the air和Timothy Smith图表中I wasback in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images，理解可知shepherd和Smith二人作品的共同点是它们都是关于冬天的图像。故选A。
【23解析】
考查推理判断题。根据全文可知Take a view是一项针对英国摄影师的每年一度的比赛，并有两位摄影师Shepherd 和Smith用自己的作品参与了比赛可知，这篇文章有可能在艺术杂志里找到，而不是A项的故事书、B项的小说或D项的个人自传，故答案选C。
【2021年全国乙卷A篇】
The Biggest Stadiums in the World
People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world's best-known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome's Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50, 000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city's Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250, 000 people.
These days, safety regulations—not to mention the modern sports fan's desire for a good view and a comfortable seat—tend to keep stadium capacities （容量）slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.
For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.
All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.
●Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang, D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150, 000. Opened: May 1, 1989.
●Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. Capacity: 107, 601. Opened: October 1, 1927.
●Beaver Stadium, Sate College, Pennsylvania, U.S. Capacity: 106, 572. Opened: September 17, 1960.
●Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Capacity: 104, 944. Opened: October 7, 1922.
●Kyle Field College Station, Texas, U.S. Capacity: 102, 512. Opened: September 24, 1927.
21.How many people could the Circus Maximus hold
A.104,944. B.107,601. C. About 150,000. D. About 250,000.
22 Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest
A. Michigan Stadium. B. Beaver Stadium. C. Ohio Stadium. D. Kyle Field.
23. What do the listed stadiums have in common
A. They host big games. B. They have become tourist attractions.
C. They were built by Americans. D. They are favored by architects.
【语篇大意】本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了当今世界上最大的体育场。
【21解析】
考查细节理解题。根据题干信息Circus Maximus，定位到原文第一段最后一句However, that was small fry compared with the city's Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250, 000 people.分析可知，Circus Maximus大约可以容纳250, 000人。故选D。
【22解析】
考查细节理解题。根据题干信息oldest，定位到文章结尾部分，其中包括各个体育场的成立日期。分析可知，Ohio Stadium的成立日期最早，为1922年10月7日，因此它是最老的体育场。故选C。
【23解析】
考查细节理解题。根据题干信息the listed stadiums，定位到文章结尾部分。分析可知，文章没有明确说明它们是否都有成为旅游景点，故排除B；其中的Rungrado 1st of May Stadium建设于朝鲜平壤，因此这些场馆并不都是由美国人建造的，故排除C；文章也没有明确说明它们都受到了建筑师的喜爱，故排除D。但由原文最后一段的第一句话All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport. 可知，这些体育场现在都还在正常使用中，会举办大型体育比赛。故选A。
2023年高考模拟阅读理解应用文试题汇编
【2023Z20名校联盟第三次联考】A
Inspired by his mentor Louis Sullivan, an influential figure in the world of modernist architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright coined the term ‘organic architecture’ around 1908.
Rather than imitating nature or organic elements within the natural world,organic architecture is more concerned with re-interpretation of nature and harmony between the organic and the built environment. It ensures that the individual elements within buildings are put together to reflect the order within nature. Here are 4 of the most striking examples.
Casa Milà
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Year of completion:1910
Architect: Antoni Gaudi
Considered the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism, Antoni Gaudi was devoted to nature and the Catholic religion. While he originally intended this organic building to have a religious purpose, it is now an apartment building. True to the organic style, it features honey shapes that seemingly emerge from the earth.
Learning Hub at Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Location: Singapore
Year of completion:2015
Architect: Thomas Heatherwick
Earning the nicknames ‘dim sum basket building’ and ‘the Hive’, the Learning Hub consists of 12 eight-storey towers arranged around a public atrium. The organic nature of the building extends to its interior with features like gardens that are intended to encourage social interactions and study among students.
Falling Water
Location: Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Year of completion:1939
Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
A classic of modernism and organic architecture, Falling Water sits on top of a waterfall. Frank Lloyd Wright designed it for the Kaufmann family who-though they had originally hoped for a view of the waterfall-came to love the home.
East Beach Café
Location: Littlehampton, UK
Year of completion:2007
Architect: Thomas Heatherwick
Located in a seaside area with an industrial history, East Beach Cafe resembles (像) a piece of driftwood. Forty meters long, seven meters wide and five meters high, it initially polarised locals, but has since been well-received by the whole community. It was the first building for Thomas Heatherwick who previously was better known as a sculptor.
21. Which building has the longest history
A. Casa Milà. B. Learning Hub at NTU. C. Falling Water. D. East Beach Cafe.
22. What can we learn about East Beach Café
A. It remains floating on the sea.
B. It serves to encourage social interactions.
C. It was not accepted by all the locals initially.
D. It was originally intended for a particular family.
23. Which of the following magazines is the text probably taken from
A. Natural World B. Architectural Digest
C. Organic Gardening D. Extraordinary Figures
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B
【语篇解读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四座建筑的情况。
【21题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，Casa Milà完成于1910年；Learning Hub at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) 完成于2015年；Falling Water完成于1939年；East Beach Café完成于2007年。故Casa Milà的历史最悠久。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据East Beach Café部分中“Forty meters long, seven meters wide and five meters high, it initially polarised locals, but has since been well-received by the whole community.(它长40米，宽7米，高5米，最初引起了当地人的两极分化，但后来得到了整个社区的好评)”可知，起初并不是所有的当地人都接受East Beach Café。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查推理判断题。根据第二段“Rather than imitating nature or organic elements within the natural world, organic architecture is more concerned with re-interpretation of nature and harmony between the organic and the built environment. It ensures that the individual elements within buildings are put together to reflect the order within nature. Here are 4 of the most striking examples.(有机建筑不是模仿自然或自然界中的有机元素，而是更关注对自然的重新诠释，以及有机环境与建筑环境之间的和谐。它确保了建筑内部的单个元素被组合在一起，以反映自然的秩序。以下是四个最引人注目的例子)”结合文章主要介绍了四座建筑的情况。可推知，“建筑文摘”可能是本文的来源。故选B。
【2023河南开封高三冲刺卷(五)】A
In support of Financial Literacy Month (April), youth in Michigan, aged 9-12 years old on June 1, 2023, are encouraged to answer this year’s Essay Question (see below) with an essay of 300 words or less. The top scoring essays will win a $100 gift card thanks to the generous sponsorship of Extra Credit Union.
2023 Essay Question:
What is the difference between ‘a need and a want Discuss how you determine if something is a need or a want. How can you make sure you have enough money to get your needs and still enjoy some of your wants Share how needs and wants might change throughout one’s life.
Timeline:
June 30, 2023: Essay Submission due by 11:59 p.m.
July 31, 2023: Winners notified by this date
Who Should Enter:
Any youth 9-12 years old residing in the state of Michigan.
To Enter:
Youth must have parent permission to apply and participate.
·The application form must be completed by a parent or guardian.
·Youth must write an essay (300 words or less) on the assigned topic above.
·Essay response will be typed or pasted into the application form on registration page. It is recommended that youth write their essay in Word or a Google doc prior to completing the registration/submission form.
·The essay must be the work of the student submitting the essay. All essays become the property of the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Program and may be used by contest coordinators to promote financial literacy.
Thank you Extra Credit Union for offering money and help for this year’s contest!
21. What is the aim of the contest
A. To select talented youth. B. To support an activity.
C. To encourage people to save money. D. To teach kids how to make money.
22. What is a requirement for the contest
A. Participants must live in Michigan.
B. The essay hasn’t been published before.
C. The words of the entry must be over 300.
D. Participants should write under an adult’s guidance
23. What can we learn about Extra Credit Union
A. Scoring criteria. B. The judge.
C. The sponsor. D. The entry fee.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。讲述的是密歇根的青少年关于参加金融方面的论文比赛。
【21题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据文章首段首句“In support of Financial Literacy Month (April), youth in Michigan, aged 9-12 years old on June 1, 2023, are encouraged to answer this year’s Essay Question (see below) with an essay of 300 words or less.(为了支持金融知识月（4月），鼓励密歇根州9-12岁的青年在 2023年6月1日以300字或更少的论文回答今年的论文问题。)”可知，比赛的目的是为了支持“金融扫盲月”活动的开展。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据文章Who Should Enter中“Any youth 9-12 years old residing in the state of Michigan.(居住在密歇根州的任何9-12岁的青少年)”可知，参加者需是在密歇根居住的青少年。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据文章末句“Thank you Extra Credit Union for offering money and help for this year’s contest!(感谢额外信用社为今年的比赛提供资金和帮助！)”可知，Extra Credit Union是赞助单位。故选C项。
【2023河南省部分名校质量联合检测】A
The Word on the Street Festival offers work experience for volunteers who want to help us make this year’s festival a success. Here’s where we need help.
Site Set-up
8:00 am—11:00 am
You’ll be involved with:
·Installing chairs and tables in exhibitor and author tents.
·Placing and hanging signs.
·Setting up smaller rented tents.
·Helping bring out books for the display.
You’ll be given a map that’ll outline how many tables and chairs are needed in each tent as well as layouts of the tents and stages.
Information Tent
10:00 am-12:00 pm; 12:00 pm-2:30 pm; 2:30 pm-5:00 pm
It’ll be marked on the Event Guide Map you’ll receive upon arrival. You will be paired with a library staff member for these shifts. You’ll help:
·Direct festival guests and answer questions about the schedule, map, authors and so on.
·Hand out event brochures, questionnaires and scavenger hunt(寻宝) cards.
·Get festival prizes for the winners of the scavenger hunt.
Exhibitor Set-up
8:00 am—11:00 am
Your job is to guide exhibitors to their proper booths(摊位) within the marketplace tents and help them carry items to their space if needed. We also need you to direct trucks or carts while exhibitors are unloading to ensure everyone’s safety. The map you’ll receive can let you know where the exhibitor’s booth is.
Walkarounds and Crowd Counting
11:00 am—2:00 pm; 2:00 pm—5:00 pm
You’ll be counting the crowd. The day of the festival you’ll be given a map that shows the different counting zones, and a schedule of when you need to complete the counts. Other tasks include:
·Changing overflowing garbage bags.
·Encouraging festival guests to participate in upcoming author talks and workshops.
21. What are the volunteers asked to do at Information Tent
A. Distribute gifts to guests. B. Fill in the questionnaires.
C. Pick up the garbage bags. D. Guide guests to their seats.
22. Which place needs volunteers to guide the vehicles
A. Site Set-up. B. Exhibitor Set-up.
C. Information Tent. D. Walkarounds and Crowd Counting.
23. What is provided for each volunteer in all the sites
A. A book. B. A tent. C. A map. D. A card.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了街头图书节(The Word on the Street Festival)的四个位置招募志愿者的相关信息。
【21题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据Information Tent部分“Direct festival guests and answer questions about the schedule, map, authors and so on.( 指导节日嘉宾并回答有关日程安排、地图、作者等问题。)”可知，在Information Tent中志愿者要引导嘉宾找到自己的位置。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据Exhibitor Set-up部分“We also need you to direct trucks or carts while exhibitors are unloading to ensure everyone’s safety.(我们还需要您在参展商卸货时指挥卡车或推车，以确保每个人的安全。)”可知，在Exhibitor Set-up中需要志愿者指挥车辆。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据Site Set-up部分“You’ll be given a map that’ll outline how many tables and chairs are needed in each tent as well as layouts of the tents and stages.(你会得到一张地图，上面会列出每个帐篷需要多少桌椅，以及帐篷和舞台的布局。)”，Information Tent部分“It’ll be marked on the Event Guide Map you’ll receive upon arrival.(它将标记在您抵达时收到的活动指南地图上。)”，Exhibitor Set-up部分“The map you’ll receive can let you know where the exhibitor’s booth is.(您将收到的地图可以让您知道参展商的展位在哪里。)”和Walkarounds and Crowd Counting部分“The day of the festival you’ll be given a map that shows the different counting zones, and a schedule of when you need to complete the counts.(节日当天，您将收到一张显示不同计数区域的地图，以及您需要何时完成计数的时间表。)”可知，四个位置的志愿者均会获得相关地图，帮助他们完成自己的工作。故选C。
【2023河南郑州考前押题卷】A
My favourite Books
—Posted by Catherine Chung.a great writer
Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang
This collection contains several maths stories. The one I recommend is Division By Zero,about Jane Parkinson,a brilliant German mathematician.To her great despair,she ends up proving that mathematics is inconsistent and is able to prove that any two numbers are equal.A beautiful,thought-provoking(发人深省的)story about belief,understanding，and faith.
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
It's about a woman who comes to work for a once-great mathematician.Due to a brain injury,he has only 80 minutes of short-term memory available to him before he forgets everything. It is filled with beautiful maths,simply and clearly described alongside finely drawn relationships between the characters.
Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro
Kovalevskaya was a 19th-century mathematician at a time when women were not allowed in most of Europe to attend university. She married a man who promised to take her to Germany to study. She made major contributions to the field and became the first woman in Russia to obtain a doctorate in mathematics.
The Ore Miner's Wife by Karl Iagnemma
It is about a miner who thinks he's discovered the proof to the problem: construct a square,equal in area to a given circle. His wife, not knowing what has suddenly taken his attention and his time, fears he is being unfaithful. A moving exploration of the joys of entering a problem whole and the desire and impossibility of truly knowing those we love.
21. What does"I"refer to in Paragraph 1
A. Catherine Chung. B. Ted Chiang.
C. Jane Parkinson. D. Yoko Ogawa.
22. Which book is about a pioneering Russian woman mathematician
A. Stories of Your Life and Others. B. The Housekeeper and the Professor.
C. Too Much Happiness. D. The Ore Miner's Wife.
23. What do the listed books have in common
A. They tell love stories. B. They involve mathematics.
C. They explore human relationship. D. They reveal people's inner world.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章以My favourite Books为题，介绍了作家Catherine Chung最喜欢的书籍。
【21题详解】
考查词句猜测题。根据文章标题“My favourite Books—Posted by Catherine Chung.a great writer(我最喜欢的书由——Chung发布。一个伟大的作家)”可知，本文是以作家Catherine Chung为第一视角的记叙文，介绍她喜欢的书，由此可推知文中的第一人称I，指的是Catherine Chung，故选A。
【22题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro段落内容“Kovalevskaya was a 19th-century mathematician at a time when women were not allowed in most of Europe to attend university. She married a man who promised to take her to Germany to study. She made major contributions to the field and became the first woman in Russia to obtain a doctorate in mathematics.(科瓦列夫斯卡娅是一名19世纪的数学家，当时欧洲大部分国家都不允许女性上大学。她嫁给了一个答应带她去德国学习的人。她在这一领域做出了重大贡献，成为俄罗斯第一位获得数学博士学位的女性。)”可知，Too Much Happiness 这本书是关于俄罗斯女数学家的先驱科瓦列夫斯卡娅的，故选C。
【23题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang段落内容中的“This collection contains several maths stories.(这本合集里有几个数学故事。)”；The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa段落内容中的“It's about a woman who comes to work for a once-great mathematician.(故事讲的是一个女人为一位曾经伟大的数学家工作。)”；Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro段落内容中的“Kovalevskaya was a 19th-century mathematician(科瓦列夫斯卡娅是一名19世纪的数学家)”以及The Ore Miner's Wife by Karl Iagnemma段落内容中的“It is about a miner who thinks he's discovered the proof to the problem: construct a square,equal in area to a given circle. (它是关于一个矿工的，他认为自己发现了问题的证明:构造一个正方形，面积等于一个给定的圆。)”可知，列出的书籍具有的共同点是它们都包括数学。故选B。
【2023四川成都高三信息押题卷(二)】A
Sejal Mehta’s Top 4 Reads
Sejal Mehta, a journalist and editor, has been making the recommended books accessible for her audiences.
A Walk in the Woods Bill Bryson
Bryson reminds us how vital humour is in non-fiction in this travelogue that takes us through the author’s insightful, educational and consistently funny journey along the Appalachian Trail. Sequences where he reflects on the possibilities of being attacked by bears are laugh-out-loud funny, followed by moments of deep insight about an unfamiliar ecosystem that he ends up feeling a deep closeness with.
Ghachar Ghochar Vivek Shanbhag
Originally written in Kannada, and translated masterfully by Srinath Perur, this story expertly weaves together family life, the ups and downs of wealth, class anxiety and social ambition. The title loosely means something ‘tangled (纠缠) beyond repair’, a nonsense phrase the narrator learns from his wife.
The Extreme Life of The Sea Anthony R. and Stephen Palumbi
A glorious example of science communication about creatures of the deep, the authors take us on a deep dive with beautiful sentences: “The dark unnerves us. Whether it’s in the space below the stairs or beyond the campfire’s edge, people are nervous about surprises that hide unseen. The deepest reaches of the sea are really similar to life on another planet…Crushing pressures, deep cold and everlasting darkness rule the world’s basement.”
On Writing: A Memoir (回忆录) of the Craft Stephen King
While King is known for his horror stories, there are parts of this book-part life navigation and part writing masterclass-that I return to when I find myself stuck, or unable to find my words. These lines and the paragraph that precedes it always hit home: “The writer must have a good imagination to begin with, but the imagination has to be muscular, which means it must be exercised in a disciplined way, day in and day out, by writing, failing, succeeding and revising.”
21. What do A Walk in the Woods and The Extreme Life of The Sea focus on
A. Science. B. Humour. C. Nature. D. Reflection.
22. Who is the translator of Ghachar Ghochar’s original
A. Srinath Perur. B. Vivek Shanbhag. C. Stephen King. D. Sejal Mehta.
23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To instruct. B. To entertain. C. To persuade. D. To advertise.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Sejal Mehta推荐的四本书。
【21题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据A Walk in the Woods Bill Bryson中的“Sequences where he reflects on the possibilities of being attacked by bears are laugh-out-loud funny, followed by moments of deep insight about an unfamiliar ecosystem that he ends up feeling a deep closeness with. (他思考被熊攻击的可能性的片段令人捧腹大笑，随后是对一个不熟悉的生态系统的深刻洞察，他最终感到了一种深深的亲近。)”和The Extreme Life of The Sea Anthony R. and Stephen Palumbi中的“A glorious example of science communication about creatures of the deep, the authors take us on a deep dive with beautiful sentences: “The dark unnerves us. Whether it’s in the space below the stairs or beyond the campfire’s edge, people are nervous about surprises that hide unseen. The deepest reaches of the sea are really similar to life on another planet…Crushing pressures, deep cold and everlasting darkness rule the world’s basement.”(这是关于深海生物的科学交流的光辉典范，作者用优美的句子带我们深入探索：“黑暗使我们不安。无论是在楼梯下面的空间还是在篝火边缘之外，人们都对隐藏在看不见的惊喜感到紧张。海洋的最深处与另一个星球上的生命非常相似……巨大的压力、极度的寒冷和永恒的黑暗统治着世界的底层。”)”可知，这两本书主要讲述亲近自然的旅行经历。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据Ghachar Ghochar Vivek Shanbhag中的“Originally written in Kannada, and translated masterfully by Srinath Perur, this story expertly weaves together family life, the ups and downs of wealth, class anxiety and social ambition. (这个故事最初是用卡纳达语写的，由Srinath Perur娴熟地翻译，将家庭生活、财富的起起落落、阶级焦虑和社会抱负巧妙地编织在一起。)”可知，原著是坎那达语，由Srinath Perur娴熟地翻译。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查推理判断题。根据文章内容和第一段“Sejal Mehta, a journalist and editor, has been making the recommended books accessible for her audiences. (记者兼编辑Sejal Mehta一直在为她的读者提供推荐的书籍。)”可推断，本文主要为各具特色的四本书打广告，故选D。
【2023四川成都市第三次诊断性检测】
A
It’s easy to empty your wallet paying submission fees to film festivals that pass on your film. But what if you don’t want to pay any fees We get it, and so do the festivals below.
FilmSlam
Florida filmmakers have no excuse not to submit to FilmSlam, the unique 18-year-old screening series for independent filmmakers in the region. Not only is there no submission fee, but submissions are accepted year-round for consideration to screen at a monthly event held at the Orlando Museum of Art. FilmSlam is open to all short films under twenty minutes. All genres are welcome.
Tallgrass Film Festival
Open to films from any director who “self-identifies as Black, African-American or part of the African-Diaspora, “this comes with a prize package that includes a Panavision $15,000 camera rental package and $5,000 cash from Cargill. Entry is free each year until the Late Deadline (June 11). Join us for the 21st Annual Tallgrass Film Festival 2023.
Kaboom Animation Festival
This very international festival, based in Amsterdam, invites you to submit up to three films, immersive projects or games, using all animation techniques, for free. The submission period is open until October 3. “Ranging from cutting-edge experimental art houses to colorful stories for families and kids, Kaboom will cater to the animation needs of all,” the festival says on its website.
Austin Film Festival
Austin Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Competition supports storytellers at all stages of their careers. Now entering its 29th year, it has a free film competition for filmmakers aged between 13 and 18. Best of all, they can compete in multiple categories, including animated, documentary, and narrative short films. The application period is open until September 2.
21. Who might be interested in FilmSlam
A. Black filmmakers. B. Local filmmakers.
C. Young filmmakers. D. Experienced filmmakers.
22. When can one sign up for the 21st Tallgrass Film Festival
A. On April 3, 2023. B. On June 29, 2023.
C. On July 2, 2023. D. On September 2, 2023.
23. What can we know about Kaboom Animation Festival
A. It provides cash awards. B. It is intended for teenagers.
C. It enjoys the longest history. D. It limits the number of entries.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D
【语篇解读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个电影节的情况。
【21题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据第二段“Florida filmmakers have no excuse not to submit to FilmSlam, the unique 18-year-old screening series for independent filmmakers in the region. (佛罗里达的电影人没有理由不参加FilmSlam，这是该地区为独立电影人举办的独一无二的18年放映系列)”可知，本地电影人会对FilmSlam感兴趣。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据第三段“Entry is free each year until the Late Deadline (June 11). (在截止日期（6月11日）之前，每年都可以免费投稿)”可知，第21届高草电影节2023年4月3日可以报名。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“This very international festival, based in Amsterdam, invites you to submit up to three films, immersive projects or games, using all animation techniques, for free. (这个非常国际化的节日，总部设在阿姆斯特丹，邀请你提交最多三部电影，沉浸式项目或游戏，使用所有动画技术，免费)”可知，Kaboom动画节限制了提交数量。故选D。
【2023成都第七中学高三冲刺模拟卷】A篇
Castle experiences in Britain
Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire | Open till Dec 21Sudeley Castle is a castle lying in the Cotswolds near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England. It was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, the last wife of King Henry VIII, Queen Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth I have all lived at or visited Sudeley. Beaumaris Castle Anglesey | Open till June 30The name means “beautiful wetlands” and Edward I set this beautiful castle on the Isle of Anglesey with views across the water to the hills of the mainland. It’s a pretty well perfect example of a concentric (同心的) castle.
Dover Castle, Kent | Open at year roundHave you ever seen a Roman lighthouse There’s one here. Want to see and tour the Second World War tunnels (隧道) from which Winston Churchill surveyed the Channel Here, too. A Norman keep Yes. The only problem is you need about three days to see it all, so staying in one of the castle cottages really helps. Caerhays Castle, Cornwall |Open till June 15Architect John Nash designed this castle 200 years ago and a century later its famous springtime garden began with plant hunters’ specimens (样品) from China and now contains, among other things, 600 trees with purple flowers.
21. How special is Sudeley Castle
A. It lies on an island. B. It needs advance booking.
C. It has strong royal links. D. It is accessible all year round.
22. What can people do at Dover Castle
A. Visit Winston Churchill’s house. B. Walk through the wartime tunnels.
C. Check into the castle cottage for free. D. Learn the history of the World War Ⅱ.
23. Where are people interested in plants most likely to go
A. Caerhays Castle. B. Dover Castle.
C. Sudeley Castle. D. Beaumaris Castle.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A
【语篇解读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国四座城堡的情况以及特点。
【21题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据第一个城堡的介绍“It was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, the last wife of King Henry VIII, Queen Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth I have all lived at or visited Sudeley.(苏德利曾是英国国王亨利八世的最后一任妻子凯瑟琳·帕尔王后、安妮·博林王后、简·格雷小姐和伊丽莎白一世女王的故居)”可知，苏德利城堡与皇室有紧密的联系。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据第三个城堡的介绍“Want to see and tour the Second World War tunnels (隧道) from which Winston Churchill surveyed the Channel Here, too.(想去看看二战时温斯顿·丘吉尔勘测英吉利海峡的地道吗？这里也可以看)”可知，人们在多佛城堡可以穿过战时的隧道。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据第四个城堡的介绍“Architect John Nash designed this castle 200 years ago and a century later its famous springtime garden began with plant hunters’ specimens from China and now contains, among other things, 600 trees with purple flowers.(这座城堡是建筑师约翰·纳什在200年前设计的，一个世纪后，它著名的春天花园就开始使用来自中国的植物标本，现在这里有600棵开着紫色花朵的树)”可知，对植物感兴趣的人最有可能去Caerhays城堡。故选A。
【2023湖南省雅礼中学考前适应性训练】
A
Online Chinese Summer Camp
Our Online Chinese Summer Camp program is a wonderful, immersive online Chinese learning experience specifically designed for learning Chinese remotely.
Suitable Age: Kids aged 10 to 16
Camp Content: Interactive Chinese lessons, cultural activities and virtual trips
Schedule: Monday to Friday
The class time is scheduled according to different time zones.
Camp Levels
Online Chinese Camp is divided into 2 levels—Non-Native Chinese Camp for beginner to intermediate levels and Chinese Camp for intermediate to advanced levels.
Non-Native Chinese Camp for Kids from non-native Chinese families Chinese Camp for Kids from native Chinese families
REQUIREMENTS
·No Chinese language experience needed·No Chinese language exposure in daily life ·Chinese language experience in a native Chinese-speaking family
CONTENT
Fun and interactive online lessons and activities to raise the interest in learning Chinese2. Introduction to Chinese characters with stories and pictures3. Develop practical communicating skills4. Basic conversations in Chinese5. Project-based cultural activities to increase understanding of Chinese culture 1. Fun and interactive online lessons to improve four language skills—Listening, Speaking, Reading& Writing2. Intermediate conversations in Chinese through various cultural and language activities3. More advanced lessons to increase Chinese vocabulary4. Project-based cultural activities to deepen the understanding of Chinese culture
Ready to Sign Up Contact us (www.) and we will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the right camp. Don’t forget to ask us about early bird price!
21. What is the text
A. A course review. B. A commercial ad.
C. An academic article. D. An activity schedule.
22. What can kids do in Chinese Camp
A. Improve integrated Chinese skills. B. Tell Chinese stories with pictures.
C.Join in theme-based activities. D. Prepare for advanced vocabulary tests.
23. What can we learn about the program
A. It involves skills for camping trips.
B. It offers a discount if you book earlier.
C. It has a fixed timetable regardless of time zones.
D. It includes off-line interactive activities in China.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B
【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章是一则汉语夏令营的广告，介绍了针对的人群，要求和活动内容。
【21题详解】
考查推理判断题。根据第一段“Our Online Chinese Summer Camp program is a wonderful, immersive online Chinese learning experience specifically designed for learning Chinese remotely. (我们的在线汉语夏令营计划是一个奇妙的、身临其境的在线汉语学习体验，专门为远程学习汉语而设计。)”和最后一段“Ready to Sign Up Contact us (www.) and we will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the right camp. Don’t forget to ask us about early bird price! (准备好注册了吗？联系我们（www.），我们将很乐意回答您的问题，并帮助您选择合适的夏令营。别忘了问我们早鸟的价格！)”可知，这篇文章是一则汉语夏令营的广告，介绍了针对的人群，要求和活动内容。所以，这是一篇商业广告。故选B。
22题详解】
考查细节理解题。根据表格CONTENT部分“Fun and interactive online lessons to improve four language skills—Listening, Speaking, Reading& Writing (有趣的互动在线课程，提高四种语言技能听、说、读、写)”可知，孩子们在中文营可以提高综合汉语水平。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查推理判断题。根据最后一段“Don’t forget to ask us about early bird price! (别忘了问我们早鸟价！)”可知，如果提前预定，项目会有折扣。故选B。
【2023河南省郑州高三5月考前模拟三】A
This Genius Device Makes No Language “Foreign” Anymore
What Is NativePro
NativePro is a Japanese high-tech invention that is taking the world by storm. It lets you communicate in more than 40 languages. The device that was previously used by government sand large corporations only is now available to you. You can use it when travelling, for business meetings or whenever you wish to say something in a different language.
How Does It Help You
Choose the language in which you want to communicate before you press the “A” button and start talking. Then release the “A” button and your translator will automatically translate your speech into a selected foreign language.
Press button “B” and let your foreign friend speak. Then release the “B” button and your device will automatically translate his speech back into your native language
What Makes It So Special
◇Portable design fits easily in your pocket.
◇It supports real-time translation and text translation is also available.
◇It provides fast and accurate two-way communication in over 40 languages·
◇with sound loud enough, it is comfortable to use in crowded places and hear clearly.
How Can I Buy The NativePro
Order the NativePro translator from its official website. The reg中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
【备考2024】三年高考及模拟分类汇编—专题10阅读理解应用文（原卷版）
三年高考阅读理解应用文试题汇编
【2023年新高考全国Ⅰ卷】
Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.
Prices
Hand Brake, Three Gears Foot Brake, No Gears
1 hour ?7.50 ?5.00
3 hours ?11.00 ?7.50
1 day (24 hours) ?14.75 ?9.75
Each additional day ?8.00 ?6.00
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
21. What is an advantage of MacBike
A. It gives children a discount. B. It offers many types of bikes.
C. It organizes free cycle tours. D. It has over 2,500 rental shops.
22. How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days
A. ?15.75. B. ?19.50. C. ?22.75. D. ?29.50.
23. Where does the guided city tour start
A. The Gooyer, Windmill. B. The Skinny Bridge.
C. Heineken Brewery. D. Dam Square.
【2023年新高考全国Ⅱ卷】
Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.
Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2)
Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.
Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21)
Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.
Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)
From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area’s natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.
Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10)
Enhance your photography skills — join Yellowstone’s park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.
6/19 — Waterfalls &Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.
7/10 — Wildflowers &White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.
21. Which of the four programs begins the earliest
A. Photography Workshops. B. Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics.
C. Canyon Talks at Artist Point. D. Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone.
22. What is the short talk at Artist Point about
A. Works of famous artists. B. Protection of wild animals.
C. Basic photography skills. D. History of the canyon area.
23. Where will the participants meet for the July 10 photography workshop
A. Artist Point. B. Washburn Trailhead.
C. Canyon Village Store. D. Visitor Education Center.
【2023年全国甲卷】Where to Eat in Bangkok
Bangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure.
Nahm
Offering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary (烹饪的) experiences. It’s the only Thai restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the word’s 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson, who received a Michelin star for his Loodon-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.
Issaya Siamese Club
Issaya Siamese Club is internationally known Thai chef Ian Kittichai’s first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.
Bo.lan
Bo.lan has been making waves in Bangkok’s culinary sence since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine’s roots, yet still manages to add a special twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry, there’s a large set menu.
Gaggan
Earning first place on the latest “Asia’s 50 best restaurants” list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues(场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary theater at its best.
21. What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common
A. They adopt modern cooking methods. B. They have branches in London.
C. They have top-class chefs. D. They are based in hotels.
22. Which restaurant offers a large set menu
A. Gaggan. B. Bo. lan. C. Issaya Siamese Club. D. Nahm.
23. What is special about Gaggan
A. It hires staff from India. B. It puts on a play every day.
C. It serves hard-to-find local dishes. D. It shows the cooking process to guests.
【2023年全国乙卷】PRACTITIONERS
Jacqueline Felice de Almania (c.1322) highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials (证明) of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine. James Barry (c.1789 — 1865) was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.
Tan Yunxian (1461 — 1554) was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships (学徒期) with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831 — 1895) worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves.
21. What did Jacqueline and James have in common
A. Doing teaching jobs. B. Being hired as physicians.
C. Performing surgery. D. Being banned from medicine.
22. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners
A. She wrote a book. B. She went through trials.
C. She worked as a dentist. D. She had formal education.
23. Who was the first African American with a medical degree
A. Jacqueline Felice de Almania. B. Tan Yunxian.
C. James Barry. D. Rebecca Lee Crumpler.
【2023浙江省1月】Explorers Camp
Full day camp for kids aged 5-13.
Monday-Friday, July 8-26, 9am-4pm.
Week 1 | July 8-12
Week 2 | July 15-19
Week 3 | July 22-26
Register for a single week or multiple weeks.
Fees: $365 per week.
The last day to cancel registration and receive a full refund (退款) is June 15.
Camp Structure
The day is divided into two thematic sessions per age group. Campers have a three-hour morning class engaging with a morning theme (9am to 12 noon) and a one-hour lunch break, followed by another three-hour class engaging with an afternoon theme (1pm to 4pm). Snack periods are held throughout the day. All campers should bring their own bagged lunch and snacks.
Camp Content
Explorers Camp organizes engaging arts, history and science-related activities in every class, and focuses on a range of topics that emphasize active learning, exploration and, most of all, fun! All camp sessions are created with age-appropriate activities that are tailored to the multiple ways that kids learn.
Camp Staff
Campers enjoy a staff-to-child ratio ranging from 1:4 to 1:7 depending on the age group. Instructors are passionate educators who are experts in their fields and have undergone training and a background check.
21. On which of the following dates can you cancel your registration with a full refund
A. June 12. B. June 22. C. July 19. D. July 26.
22. How are campers divided into different groups
A. By gender. B. By nationality. C. By interest. D. By age.
23. How many hours of class will you have altogether if you register for a single week
A. 15. B. 21. C. 30. D. 42.
【2022年新高考Ⅰ卷A篇】
Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale
90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)
Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)
Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)
Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late Work
An essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
21. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A textbook. B. An exam paper. C. A course plan. D. An academic article.
22. How many parts is a student’s final grade made up of
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
23. What will happen if you submit an essay one week after the due date
A. You will receive a zero. B. You will lose a letter grade.
C. You will be given a test. D. You will have to rewrite it.
【2022年新高考2卷】
Children’s Discovery Museum
General Information about Group Play
Pricing
Group Play $7/person
Scholarships
We offer scholarships to low-income schools and youth organizations, subject to availability. Participation in a post-visit survey is required.
Scholarships are for Group Play admission fees and/or transportation. Transportation invoices (发票) must be received within 60 days of your visit to guarantee the scholarship.
Group Size
We require one chaperone (监护人) per ten children. Failure to provide enough chaperones will result in an extra charge of $50 per absent adult.
Group Play is for groups of 10 or more with a limit of 35 people. For groups of 35 or more, please call to discuss options.
Hours
The Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Group Play may be scheduled during any day or time the Museum is open.
Registration Policy
Registration must be made at least two weeks in advance.
Register online or fill out a Group Play Registration Form with multiple date and start time options.
Once the registration form is received and processed, we will send a confirmation email within two business days.
Guidelines
●Teachers and chaperones should model good behavior for the group and remain with students at all times.
●Children are not allowed unaccompanied in all areas of the Museum.
●Children should play nicely with each other and exhibits.
●Use your indoor voice when at the Museum.
1. What does a group need to do if they are offered a scholarship
A. Prepay the admission fees. B. Use the Museum’s transportation.
C. Take a survey after the visit. D. Schedule their visit on weekdays.
2. How many chaperones are needed for a group of 30 children to visit the Museum
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
3. What are children prohibited from doing at the Museum
A. Using the computer. B. Talking with each other.
C. Touching the exhibits. D. Exploring the place alone.
【2021年全国甲卷A篇】
Theatres and Entertainment
St David’s Hall
St David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
21. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted
A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club.
C. At Sherman Cymru. D. At St David’s Hall.
22. What can people do at the Glee Club
A. Watch musicals. B. Enjoy comedies.
C. See family shows. D. Do creative things.
23. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre
A. www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B. www.shermancymru.co.uk
C. www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D. www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
【2021年全国乙卷A篇】
Henry Raeburn (1756-1823)
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland’s best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to RaeburnSunday 26 Oct., 15.00DUNCAN THOMSON Raeburn’s English ContemporariesThursday 30 Oct., 13.10JUDY EGERTON
Characters and Characterisation in Raeburn’s PortraitsThursday 6 Nov., 13.10NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON Raeburn and Artist’s Training in the 18th CenturyThursday 13 Nov., 13.10MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday— Saturday 10.00 — 17.45 Sunday 12.00 — 17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24 — 26 December and 1 January.
Admission
4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of 2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
21. What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries
A. Sun. 26 Oct. B. Thurs. 30 Oct. C. Thurs. 6 Nov. D. Thurs.13 Nov.
22. How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission
A. 4. B. 8. C. 12. D. 16.
23. How can full-time students get group discounts
A. They should go on Sunday mornings. B. They should come from art schools.
C. They must be led by teachers. D. They must have ID cards with them.
【2021年新高考Ⅰ卷A篇】
Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel （旅社）. The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around＄25 a night, and for that, you'll often get to stay in a central location（位置）with security and comfort.
Yellow Hostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It's one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It's affordable, and it's got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it's close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro Palace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There's also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station Hostel
If you're looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn't charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it's close to all of the city's main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
21.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel
A. Comfort. B. Security. C. Price. D. Location.
22.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life
A. Yellow Hostel. B. Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C. Youth Station Hostel. D. Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.
23.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
A. It gets noisy at night. B. Its staff is too talkative.
C. It charges for Wi-Fi. D. Its inconveniently located.
【2021年全国甲卷 A篇】
Take a view, the Landscape（风景） Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers. Each year, the high standard of entries has shown that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the best photography of the British landscape. Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all corners of the UK and beyond.
Mike Shepherd(2011)Skiddaw in WinterCumbria, England It was an extremely cold winter's evening and freezing fog hung in the air. I climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that the mist was little more than a few feet deep, and thought it was only a short climb. I found myself completely above it and looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sun setting in the west. I used classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop, to achieve the black-and-white image（图像）.
Timothy Smith(2014)MacclesfieldForestCheshire, England I was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking up a path through the forest towards Shutlingsloe, a local high point, I came across a small clearing and immediately noticed the dead yellow grasses set against the fresh snow. The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the view from the foreground right through into the forest.
21.Who would most probably enter for Take a view
A. Writers. B. Photographers. C. Painters. D. Tourists.
22.What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common
A. They are winter images. B. They are in black and white.
C. They show mountainous scenes. D. They focus on snow-covered forests.
23.Where can the text be found
A. In a history book. B. In a novel. C .In an art magazine. D. In a biography.
【2021年全国乙卷A篇】
The Biggest Stadiums in the World
People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world's best-known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome's Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50, 000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city's Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250, 000 people.
These days, safety regulations—not to mention the modern sports fan's desire for a good view and a comfortable seat—tend to keep stadium capacities （容量）slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.
For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.
All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.
●Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang, D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150, 000. Opened: May 1, 1989.
●Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. Capacity: 107, 601. Opened: October 1, 1927.
●Beaver Stadium, Sate College, Pennsylvania, U.S. Capacity: 106, 572. Opened: September 17, 1960.
●Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Capacity: 104, 944. Opened: October 7, 1922.
●Kyle Field College Station, Texas, U.S. Capacity: 102, 512. Opened: September 24, 1927.
21.How many people could the Circus Maximus hold
A.104,944. B.107,601. C. About 150,000. D. About 250,000.
22 Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest
A. Michigan Stadium. B. Beaver Stadium. C. Ohio Stadium. D. Kyle Field.
23. What do the listed stadiums have in common
A. They host big games. B. They have become tourist attractions.
C. They were built by Americans. D. They are favored by architects.
2023年高考模拟阅读理解应用文试题汇编
【2023Z20名校联盟第三次联考】A
Inspired by his mentor Louis Sullivan, an influential figure in the world of modernist architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright coined the term ‘organic architecture’ around 1908.
Rather than imitating nature or organic elements within the natural world,organic architecture is more concerned with re-interpretation of nature and harmony between the organic and the built environment. It ensures that the individual elements within buildings are put together to reflect the order within nature. Here are 4 of the most striking examples.
Casa Milà
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Year of completion:1910
Architect: Antoni Gaudi
Considered the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism, Antoni Gaudi was devoted to nature and the Catholic religion. While he originally intended this organic building to have a religious purpose, it is now an apartment building. True to the organic style, it features honey shapes that seemingly emerge from the earth.
Learning Hub at Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Location: Singapore
Year of completion:2015
Architect: Thomas Heatherwick
Earning the nicknames ‘dim sum basket building’ and ‘the Hive’, the Learning Hub consists of 12 eight-storey towers arranged around a public atrium. The organic nature of the building extends to its interior with features like gardens that are intended to encourage social interactions and study among students.
Falling Water
Location: Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Year of completion:1939
Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
A classic of modernism and organic architecture, Falling Water sits on top of a waterfall. Frank Lloyd Wright designed it for the Kaufmann family who-though they had originally hoped for a view of the waterfall-came to love the home.
East Beach Café
Location: Littlehampton, UK
Year of completion:2007
Architect: Thomas Heatherwick
Located in a seaside area with an industrial history, East Beach Cafe resembles (像) a piece of driftwood. Forty meters long, seven meters wide and five meters high, it initially polarised locals, but has since been well-received by the whole community. It was the first building for Thomas Heatherwick who previously was better known as a sculptor.
21. Which building has the longest history
A. Casa Milà. B. Learning Hub at NTU. C. Falling Water. D. East Beach Cafe.
22. What can we learn about East Beach Café
A. It remains floating on the sea.
B. It serves to encourage social interactions.
C. It was not accepted by all the locals initially.
D. It was originally intended for a particular family.
23. Which of the following magazines is the text probably taken from
A. Natural World B. Architectural Digest
C. Organic Gardening D. Extraordinary Figures
【2023河南开封高三冲刺卷(五)】A
In support of Financial Literacy Month (April), youth in Michigan, aged 9-12 years old on June 1, 2023, are encouraged to answer this year’s Essay Question (see below) with an essay of 300 words or less. The top scoring essays will win a $100 gift card thanks to the generous sponsorship of Extra Credit Union.
2023 Essay Question:
What is the difference between ‘a need and a want Discuss how you determine if something is a need or a want. How can you make sure you have enough money to get your needs and still enjoy some of your wants Share how needs and wants might change throughout one’s life.
Timeline:
June 30, 2023: Essay Submission due by 11:59 p.m.
July 31, 2023: Winners notified by this date
Who Should Enter:
Any youth 9-12 years old residing in the state of Michigan.
To Enter:
Youth must have parent permission to apply and participate.
·The application form must be completed by a parent or guardian.
·Youth must write an essay (300 words or less) on the assigned topic above.
·Essay response will be typed or pasted into the application form on registration page. It is recommended that youth write their essay in Word or a Google doc prior to completing the registration/submission form.
·The essay must be the work of the student submitting the essay. All essays become the property of the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Program and may be used by contest coordinators to promote financial literacy.
Thank you Extra Credit Union for offering money and help for this year’s contest!
21. What is the aim of the contest
A. To select talented youth. B. To support an activity.
C. To encourage people to save money. D. To teach kids how to make money.
22. What is a requirement for the contest
A. Participants must live in Michigan.
B. The essay hasn’t been published before.
C. The words of the entry must be over 300.
D. Participants should write under an adult’s guidance
23. What can we learn about Extra Credit Union
A. Scoring criteria. B. The judge.
C. The sponsor. D. The entry fee.
【2023河南省部分名校质量联合检测】A
The Word on the Street Festival offers work experience for volunteers who want to help us make this year’s festival a success. Here’s where we need help.
Site Set-up
8:00 am—11:00 am
You’ll be involved with:
·Installing chairs and tables in exhibitor and author tents.
·Placing and hanging signs.
·Setting up smaller rented tents.
·Helping bring out books for the display.
You’ll be given a map that’ll outline how many tables and chairs are needed in each tent as well as layouts of the tents and stages.
Information Tent
10:00 am-12:00 pm; 12:00 pm-2:30 pm; 2:30 pm-5:00 pm
It’ll be marked on the Event Guide Map you’ll receive upon arrival. You will be paired with a library staff member for these shifts. You’ll help:
·Direct festival guests and answer questions about the schedule, map, authors and so on.
·Hand out event brochures, questionnaires and scavenger hunt(寻宝) cards.
·Get festival prizes for the winners of the scavenger hunt.
Exhibitor Set-up
8:00 am—11:00 am
Your job is to guide exhibitors to their proper booths(摊位) within the marketplace tents and help them carry items to their space if needed. We also need you to direct trucks or carts while exhibitors are unloading to ensure everyone’s safety. The map you’ll receive can let you know where the exhibitor’s booth is.
Walkarounds and Crowd Counting
11:00 am—2:00 pm; 2:00 pm—5:00 pm
You’ll be counting the crowd. The day of the festival you’ll be given a map that shows the different counting zones, and a schedule of when you need to complete the counts. Other tasks include:
·Changing overflowing garbage bags.
·Encouraging festival guests to participate in upcoming author talks and workshops.
21. What are the volunteers asked to do at Information Tent
A. Distribute gifts to guests. B. Fill in the questionnaires.
C. Pick up the garbage bags. D. Guide guests to their seats.
22. Which place needs volunteers to guide the vehicles
A. Site Set-up. B. Exhibitor Set-up.
C. Information Tent. D. Walkarounds and Crowd Counting.
23. What is provided for each volunteer in all the sites
A. A book. B. A tent. C. A map. D. A card.
【2023河南郑州考前押题卷】A
My favourite Books
—Posted by Catherine Chung.a great writer
Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang
This collection contains several maths stories. The one I recommend is Division By Zero,about Jane Parkinson,a brilliant German mathematician.To her great despair,she ends up proving that mathematics is inconsistent and is able to prove that any two numbers are equal.A beautiful,thought-provoking(发人深省的)story about belief,understanding，and faith.
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
It's about a woman who comes to work for a once-great mathematician.Due to a brain injury,he has only 80 minutes of short-term memory available to him before he forgets everything. It is filled with beautiful maths,simply and clearly described alongside finely drawn relationships between the characters.
Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro
Kovalevskaya was a 19th-century mathematician at a time when women were not allowed in most of Europe to attend university. She married a man who promised to take her to Germany to study. She made major contributions to the field and became the first woman in Russia to obtain a doctorate in mathematics.
The Ore Miner's Wife by Karl Iagnemma
It is about a miner who thinks he's discovered the proof to the problem: construct a square,equal in area to a given circle. His wife, not knowing what has suddenly taken his attention and his time, fears he is being unfaithful. A moving exploration of the joys of entering a problem whole and the desire and impossibility of truly knowing those we love.
21. What does"I"refer to in Paragraph 1
A. Catherine Chung. B. Ted Chiang.
C. Jane Parkinson. D. Yoko Ogawa.
22. Which book is about a pioneering Russian woman mathematician
A. Stories of Your Life and Others. B. The Housekeeper and the Professor.
C. Too Much Happiness. D. The Ore Miner's Wife.
23. What do the listed books have in common
A. They tell love stories. B. They involve mathematics.
C. They explore human relationship. D. They reveal people's inner world.
【2023四川成都高三信息押题卷(二)】A
Sejal Mehta’s Top 4 Reads
Sejal Mehta, a journalist and editor, has been making the recommended books accessible for her audiences.
A Walk in the Woods Bill Bryson
Bryson reminds us how vital humour is in non-fiction in this travelogue that takes us through the author’s insightful, educational and consistently funny journey along the Appalachian Trail. Sequences where he reflects on the possibilities of being attacked by bears are laugh-out-loud funny, followed by moments of deep insight about an unfamiliar ecosystem that he ends up feeling a deep closeness with.
Ghachar Ghochar Vivek Shanbhag
Originally written in Kannada, and translated masterfully by Srinath Perur, this story expertly weaves together family life, the ups and downs of wealth, class anxiety and social ambition. The title loosely means something ‘tangled (纠缠) beyond repair’, a nonsense phrase the narrator learns from his wife.
The Extreme Life of The Sea Anthony R. and Stephen Palumbi
A glorious example of science communication about creatures of the deep, the authors take us on a deep dive with beautiful sentences: “The dark unnerves us. Whether it’s in the space below the stairs or beyond the campfire’s edge, people are nervous about surprises that hide unseen. The deepest reaches of the sea are really similar to life on another planet…Crushing pressures, deep cold and everlasting darkness rule the world’s basement.”
On Writing: A Memoir (回忆录) of the Craft Stephen King
While King is known for his horror stories, there are parts of this book-part life navigation and part writing masterclass-that I return to when I find myself stuck, or unable to find my words. These lines and the paragraph that precedes it always hit home: “The writer must have a good imagination to begin with, but the imagination has to be muscular, which means it must be exercised in a disciplined way, day in and day out, by writing, failing, succeeding and revising.”
21. What do A Walk in the Woods and The Extreme Life of The Sea focus on
A. Science. B. Humour. C. Nature. D. Reflection.
22. Who is the translator of Ghachar Ghochar’s original
A. Srinath Perur. B. Vivek Shanbhag. C. Stephen King. D. Sejal Mehta.
23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To instruct. B. To entertain. C. To persuade. D. To advertise.
【2023四川成都市第三次诊断性检测】A
It’s easy to empty your wallet paying submission fees to film festivals that pass on your film. But what if you don’t want to pay any fees We get it, and so do the festivals below.
FilmSlam
Florida filmmakers have no excuse not to submit to FilmSlam, the unique 18-year-old screening series for independent filmmakers in the region. Not only is there no submission fee, but submissions are accepted year-round for consideration to screen at a monthly event held at the Orlando Museum of Art. FilmSlam is open to all short films under twenty minutes. All genres are welcome.
Tallgrass Film Festival
Open to films from any director who “self-identifies as Black, African-American or part of the African-Diaspora, “this comes with a prize package that includes a Panavision $15,000 camera rental package and $5,000 cash from Cargill. Entry is free each year until the Late Deadline (June 11). Join us for the 21st Annual Tallgrass Film Festival 2023.
Kaboom Animation Festival
This very international festival, based in Amsterdam, invites you to submit up to three films, immersive projects or games, using all animation techniques, for free. The submission period is open until October 3. “Ranging from cutting-edge experimental art houses to colorful stories for families and kids, Kaboom will cater to the animation needs of all,” the festival says on its website.
Austin Film Festival
Austin Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Competition supports storytellers at all stages of their careers. Now entering its 29th year, it has a free film competition for filmmakers aged between 13 and 18. Best of all, they can compete in multiple categories, including animated, documentary, and narrative short films. The application period is open until September 2.
21. Who might be interested in FilmSlam
A. Black filmmakers. B. Local filmmakers.
C. Young filmmakers. D. Experienced filmmakers.
22. When can one sign up for the 21st Tallgrass Film Festival
A. On April 3, 2023. B. On June 29, 2023.
C. On July 2, 2023. D. On September 2, 2023.
23. What can we know about Kaboom Animation Festival
A. It provides cash awards. B. It is intended for teenagers.
C. It enjoys the longest history. D. It limits the number of entries.
【2023成都第七中学高三冲刺模拟卷】A篇
Castle experiences in Britain
Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire | Open till Dec 21Sudeley Castle is a castle lying in the Cotswolds near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England. It was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, the last wife of King Henry VIII, Queen Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth I have all lived at or visited Sudeley. Beaumaris Castle Anglesey | Open till June 30The name means “beautiful wetlands” and Edward I set this beautiful castle on the Isle of Anglesey with views across the water to the hills of the mainland. It’s a pretty well perfect example of a concentric (同心的) castle.
Dover Castle, Kent | Open at year roundHave you ever seen a Roman lighthouse There’s one here. Want to see and tour the Second World War tunnels (隧道) from which Winston Churchill surveyed the Channel Here, too. A Norman keep Yes. The only problem is you need about three days to see it all, so staying in one of the castle cottages really helps. Caerhays Castle, Cornwall |Open till June 15Architect John Nash designed this castle 200 years ago and a century later its famous springtime garden began with plant hunters’ specimens (样品) from China and now contains, among other things, 600 trees with purple flowers.
21. How special is Sudeley Castle
A. It lies on an island. B. It needs advance booking.
C. It has strong royal links. D. It is accessible all year round.
22. What can people do at Dover Castle
A. Visit Winston Churchill’s house. B. Walk through the wartime tunnels.
C. Check into the castle cottage for free. D. Learn the history of the World War Ⅱ.
23. Where are people interested in plants most likely to go
A. Caerhays Castle. B. Dover Castle.
C. Sudeley Castle. D. Beaumaris Castle.
【2023湖南省雅礼中学考前适应性训练】
A
Online Chinese Summer Camp
Our Online Chinese Summer Camp program is a wonderful, immersive online Chinese learning experience specifically designed for learning Chinese remotely.
Suitable Age: Kids aged 10 to 16
Camp Content: Interactive Chinese lessons, cultural activities and virtual trips
Schedule: Monday to Friday
The class time is scheduled according to different time zones.
Camp Levels
Online Chinese Camp is divided into 2 levels—Non-Native Chinese Camp for beginner to intermediate levels and Chinese Camp for intermediate to advanced levels.
Non-Native Chinese Camp for Kids from non-native Chinese families Chinese Camp for Kids from native Chinese families
REQUIREMENTS
·No Chinese language experience needed·No Chinese language exposure in daily life ·Chinese language experience in a native Chinese-speaking family
CONTENT
Fun and interactive online lessons and activities to raise the interest in learning Chinese2. Introduction to Chinese characters with stories and pictures3. Develop practical communicating skills4. Basic conversations in Chinese5. Project-based cultural activities to increase understanding of Chinese culture 1. Fun and interactive online lessons to improve four language skills—Listening, Speaking, Reading& Writing2. Intermediate conversations in Chinese through various cultural and language activities3. More advanced lessons to increase Chinese vocabulary4. Project-based cultural activities to deepen the understanding of Chinese culture
Ready to Sign Up Contact us (www.) and we will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the right camp. Don’t forget to ask us about early bird price!
21. What is the text
A. A course review. B. A commercial ad.
C. An academic article. D. An activity schedule.
22. What can kids do in Chinese Camp
A. Improve integrated Chinese skills. B. Tell Chinese stories with pictures.
C. Join in theme-based activities. D. Prepare for advanced vocabulary tests.
23. What can we learn about the program
A. It involves skills for camping trips.
B. It offers a discount if you book earlier.
C. It has a fixed timetable regardless of time zones.
D. It includes off-line interactive activities in China.
【2023河南省郑州高三5月考前模拟三】A
This Genius Device Makes No Language “Foreign” Anymore
What Is NativePro
NativePro is a Japanese high-tech invention that is taking the world by storm. It lets you communicate in more than 40 languages. The device that was previously used by government sand large corporations only is now available to you. You can use it when travelling, for business meetings or whenever you wish to say something in a different language.
How Does It Help You
Choose the language in which you want to communicate before you press the “A” button and start talking. Then release the “A” button and your translator will automatically translate your speech into a selected foreign language.
Press button “B” and let your foreign friend speak. Then release the “B” button and your device will automatically translate his speech back into your native language
What Makes It So Special
◇Portable design fits easily in your pocket.
◇It supports real-time translation and text translation is also available.
◇It provides fast and accurate two-way communication in over 40 languages·
◇with sound loud enough, it is comfortable to use in crowded places and hear clearly.
How Can I Buy The NativePro
Order the NativePro translator from its official website. The regular price is $200 each.Rightnow, you can get a 40% discount off that.
21. What should you do at first when using the device
A. Select a foreign language. B. Talk in your own language.
C. Press and hold the “A” button. D. Record what the foreigner says.
22. Which can best describe the device
A. It is weighty but easy to use. B. It needs users to speak loudly.
C. It offers instant two-way translation. D. It is suitable for reading practice.
23. How much will you pay if you buy two now
A. $160. B. $200. C. $240. D. $400.
【2023湖北省高考冲刺模拟试卷八】A
About Lexington, Kentucky
Getting Here
Lexington is accessible by air with approximately 100 direct and nonstop flights. Blue Grass Airport welcomes travelers with one of the most beautiful air approaches in the nation.
Getting Around
Major car rental companies have desks and branches around the town. Public bus service is provided by LexTran. Visitors also have access to taxi companies, Uber and Lyft.
Visitor Center
It’s open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Open Sunday from noon till 5 p.m.in the summer)
A Brief History
When European settlers arrived on the scene, the Bluegrass Region was in use as a hunting ground by many Native American tribes. Lexington was founded in 1775, seventeen years before Kentucky became a state. William McConnell and a group of frontier explorers were camped at a natural spring when word came that the first battle of the American Revolution had been fought in Massachusetts. In honor of the battle, the group named their state “Lexington”. By 1820, Lexington was one of the largest and wealthiest towns west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Alcohol Laws
The minimum drinking age is 21. Alcoholic drinks may be sold in licensed bars and restaurants from 6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2:30 a.m. Monday. Package stores may open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Smoking is not allowed inside public buildings, including restaurants.
Climate / Seasonal Planning
The average temperature in Lexington is 54.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual rainfall is 45.68 inches. Lexington and the Bluegrass Region have four distinct seasons without long periods of heat, cold, rain, wind and snow.
21. What can travelers do at Lexington
A. Have access to the Visitor Center daily. B. Fly to over 100 tourist destinations.
C. Experience its long snow season. D. Rent a car very easily.
22. What made Lexington get its name
A. An European settlers. B. A natural spring.
C. A battle. D. A tribe.
23. Which of the following is forbidden in Lexington
A. Teenage alcohol use. B. Selling alcohol in bars.
C. Smoking inside any building. D. Drinking alcohol after midnight.
【2023北京首师大附中高三5月底质量检测】A
Top Apps For Climate Activists
The world population is at 7 billion and it’s predicted that by the end of this year there will be one smartphone for every five people in the world. That’s a lot of phones and a lot of information literally at our fingertips.
Information is constantly changing and those of us working hard to protect the environment for ourselves and future generations need to have access to up-to-date material. Being a climate change activist can be time consuming. But there’s an app (or ten) for that! The number of apps out there is staggering.
With these apps you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to stay in the know when it comes to your health, and the health of the environment.
Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC) for Air Travel (iOS-Free) This app allows passengers to estimate the carbon emissions attributed to their air travel. It is simple to use—just select your origin and destination airports, specify the class of travel and number of passengers. View the carbon footprint and the distance traveled for your trip.
Fooducate (iOS and Android-$4. 99) This app empowers food shoppers everywhere to make healthy, informed decisions while at the supermarket. Scan your food and Fooducate generates a letter grade (A, B, C, or D) for each product scanned, along with brief explanations and warnings about its nutrients and ingredients. There is also an option to enter the bar code manually. The app will recommend minimally processed, real foods which are naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
Locavore (iOS and Android-Free) If you’re looking for the closest farmers market selling your favorite in season produce, then Locavore is the app for you. Locavore is a great app for those searching for local, in season, organic foods in your area. The app has one-click access to thousands of healthy, seasonal recipes and other information that can be shared with your friends and family. I like how the app not only lets you know which fruits and veggies are in season—it also lets you know how long they’ll be in season.
Zimride (iOS and Android-Free) Ridesharing apps are all the rage. Zimride is a new spin on ridesharing, using social networks to enable real connections. Once you set up a profile you are able to book a ride in your area, or post a ride of your own. Drivers can charge for rides and Zimride doesn’t take a cut. Rides seem to be reasonably priced and since profiles are linked with Facebook it’s easy to check out your potential ride companions.
21. According to this text, the author recommends APPs because________.
A. those APPs could help people gain the up-to-date material
B. those APPs could forecast the changing climate accurately
C. those APPs could help people who have a fast-paced lifestyle
D. those APPs are free for those people who have a designated phone
22. If you want to find in season foods, which Apps should you download
A. Zimride. B. Fooducate. C. Locavore. D. CEC for Air Travel.
23. What can we learn about the APPs mentioned in this passage
A. Zimride will charge for rides and then take a cut.
B. Locavore can tell us which fruits and meat are in season.
C. CEC for Air Travel can calculate the accurate carbon emissions of passengers.
D. Fooducate will recommend minimally processed foods naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
【2023湖北省沙市高三6月适应性考试】A
From sleep machines to AI-controlled house cleaning robots, a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies and products are being exhibited at the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. Here are some products you don’t want to miss.
Electric bicycle Brina 2
For many people, a daily commute (通勤) is often a source of headaches. Emov Inc., an exhibitor from Argentina, has presented electric bicycle Brina 2 as a solution.Running on long-range batteries, the e-bike has a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. Almost all the components are designed within the carbon fiber frame. Its scientific design makes the ride more stable and comfortable than other conventional e-bikes.
AI robot — a right-hand assistant for life and production
The AI robot from Agile Robots AG, a leading intelligent robotics company from Germany, helps make life and work easier. With the ability to synthesize (综合) and adjust motion tracks in real time, the robot is a great assistant. For instance, it can aid humans in tasks like loading and unloading, polishing and quality inspection.
Power-PRO XT — a reliable stretcher bed
Power-PRO XT is an electric ambulance stretcher bed designed by Stryker Corporation from the U.S. Compared with traditional stretchers, Power-PRO XT is driven by a high-speed motor that enables it to easily lift or lower a load weighing 318 kilograms within 2.4 seconds. More importantly, it can smoothly and safely lift and move, providing greater safety for patients.
Sleeping cabin — a night guard for sound sleep
A recent study found that more than two-thirds of surveyed university students in Brazil are experiencing poor sleep quality. The sleeping cabin made by the Dow Chemical Company from the U.S.can provide its users with a better sleep. As a combination of great material and technology, the cabin can provide customers with a deeper and more refreshing sleeping experience.
21. Which product most probably interests a factory manager
A. Electric bicycle Brina 2.B. AI robot. C. Power-PRO XT. D. Sleeping cabin.
22. What can Power-PRO XT be used for
A. First aid. B. Quality control.
C. Traveling to work. D. Sleep improvement.
23. Which word can best describe these products
A. Eco-friendly. B. Advanced. C. Cost-effective. D. Multifunctional.
【2023河北衡水中学下高三学期第五次测评】A
16th iPhone Photography AWARDS Call for Entries
●Categories
Abstract, Animals, Architecture, Children, City life/Cityscape. Landscape Lifestyle, Nature, People, Portrait, Series (3 images), Still Life Travel, Other.
●Requirements
Entries are open worldwide to photographers using an iPhone or iPad. Photos should not be published previously anywhere. The posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are suitable. The photos should not be changed in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop. It is OK to use any IOS apps.
The submissions must be in the original size or not smaller than 1,000 pixels in either height or width.
●Prizes
All photographers compete for the 4 IPPAWARDS Photographers of the Year. Grand Prize, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Grand Prizes: All entries compete for the famous IPPA Photographer of the Year Award title.
14 Gold Bars: The 1st place winner of the 14 categories will win a Gold Bar from the most recognizable private gold mint in the world.
14 Platinum Bars: The 2nd and 3rd place winners of the 14 categories will win a Platinum Bar from the most recognizable private gold mint(铸币)in the world.
Certificates in all Categories: All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from each categories will receive a IPPAWARDS certificate.
Honorable Mentions: IPPAWARDS judges will award several Honorable Mention to entries to acknowledge talent as they consider fit.
●How to Enter:
1. Select how many images you want to enter.
2. Follow the check-out process to pay the entry fee.
3. Select your images and upload; click here to start.
If possible, please name each image with your name and the category you are submitting like this:
“FirstName-LastName-Category.jpg”
●Deadline: March 31, 2023
21. What makes a qualified entry for the competition as an iPhone user
A. An unused original photo. B. An 800-pixel photo.
C. A two-image Series. D. A published photo.
22. What prize will you get if you win the second place in Architecture
A. Gold Bar. B. Platinum Bar. C. Honorable Mention. D. Grand prize.
23. Where can you see this text probably
A. In a photography magazine. B. In a photography guidebook.
C. On a website. D. In an iPhone advertisement.
【2023陕西省西工大附属中学第十三次适应性训练】A
High school programs at the National Gallery of Art value depth over breadth, exploring original works of art through a single specific question or theme.
High School Studio Workshops
Single museum visit, 2.5 hours
Grades 9 — 12
These half-day art workshops include an in-depth examination and discussion of works of art in the galleries, followed by behind-the-scenes access to the Education Studio, where students create a related art project.
During the workshop, National Gallery of Art educators will encourage students to look carefully at works of art and then share their responses and develop theories based on their observations.
Students will have the opportunity to create a work of art in the studio inspired by what they have seen in the galleries.
Museum Makers: Exploring Art and Museums
Grades 11 — 12
The Museum Makers program explains how museums operate and what they have to offer. It gives upper-level high school students the tools to experience, understand and interpret art. Participants will gain an insider’s view of how an art museum works.
Students meet for seven Saturday sessions from 10:00 am to 3:00 pletion of the program requires attendance of all seven sessions.
Creative Writing in the Galleries
Grades 7 — 12, 90 minutes
Students will provide a voice for their personal responses to art through creative writing while looking at a selection of artworks in the galleries. Using close observation, group discussion, and personal reflection, they will be guided through exercises that use different writing forms, including free-form poetry.
A maximum of 30 students (minimum of 15) will be accommodated (容纳) at each session.
21. What can students do at High School Studio Workshops
A. Discuss with artists about their works.
B. Get basic training as an artist.
C. Put forward their own art theories.
D. Learn about the artists’ inspiration for their famous works.
22. What can students get from Museum Makers: Exploring Art and Museums
A. Tools to create artworks.
B. Knowledge about how museums work.
C. Academic credit after completing all of the sessions.
D. Experience of running a museum.
23. Which of the following groups can attend Creative Writing in the Galleries
A. 25 college students. B. Two families of four.
C. 30 tenth grade students. D. 40 high school students.
【2023江苏泰州高三第四次调研测试】A
Thanks to its super walk able historic center and handy square of famous museums, Amsterdam is practically made for two-day trips.
Day 1
Morning
Start your day off in the Centrum with breakfast in the charming courtyard cafe De Koffieschenkerijm, situated within the De OudeChurch, Amsterdam’s oldest building. After that, wander the surrounding streets and take in Amsterdam’s oldest buildings, and streets, like Nieuwendijk, a busy pedestrian shopping street. From here, continue south to Dam Square to see them assive Royal Palace.
Afternoon
Cross over to the Flower Market, which has been selling tulips since the mid-1800s. Then you’ll want to make your way to the Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. This is one of the city’s most visited sights, so you have to pre-book a timed ticket online.
Day 2
Morning
Kick off your day at Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands. Get there right at 9 a.m. when it opens to head off the crowds. Head directly to admire the famed 17th-century Golden Age paintings from the likes of Vermeer and Rembrandt.
Afternoon
Grab lunch at one of the food trucks on Museumplein. If you want to rest your feet a little longer, hit up The Burger Room, a Wizard of Oz-themed restaurant around the corner. Refueled and ready for more, cross the street to the Van Gogh Museum, which holds the largest collection of the famed artist’s works. Tickets will sell out fast, so be sure to book your timed entry.
After you’ve been thoroughly blown away by Post-Impressionism, take the tram to Sampurna, a long-running Dutch restaurant,trying their signature dishes — “Erwtensoep” and “Pannenkoeken”.
21. When will you walk around the old streets
A. On the morning of Day 1. B. On the afternoon of Day 1.
C. On the morning of Day 2. D. On the afternoon of Day 2.
22. Which sights do you need to book in advance
A. De Oude Church & Anne Frank House. B. Royal Palace & Rijksmuseum.
C. Anne Frank House & Van Gogh Museum. D. Rijksmuseum& Van Gogh Museum.
23. Where might this text probably be taken from
A. A history book. B. A travel brochure.
C. A business journal. D. A museum introduction.
【2023山西太原高三英语押宝题】A
FIVE UNUSUAL SPORTS
What sports are you into Football Tennis Swimming If you’re looking for a change, you might like to try one of these.
Octopush
Octopush (or underwater hockey as it’s also known) is a form of hockey that’s played in a swimming pool. Participants wear a mask and snorkel and try to move a puck (水球) across the bottom of a pool. The sport has become popular in countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. An ability to hold your breath for long periods of time is a definite plus.
Zoobombing
Zoobombing involves riding a children’s bike down a steep hill. The sport originated in the US city of Portland in Oregon in 2002. Participants carry their bikes on the MAX Light Rail and go to the Washington Park station next to Oregon Zoo (which is why it’s called “zoobombing”). From there, they take a lift to the surface, and then ride the mini-bikes down the hills in the area.
Office Chair Racing
Office Chair Racing consists of racing down a hill in office chairs that can reach speeds of up to 30kph. Strict rules are in place for competitors: they’re allowed to fit in-line skate wheels and handles to their chairs, but no motors. “We check each chair carefully in advance,” one of the organisers explained. The participants race in pairs wearing protective padding as they launch themselves from a ramp. Prizes are given to the fastest competitors and also for the best-designed chairs.
Fit 4 Drums
Fit 4 Drums is a new form of cardio-rhythmic exercise. Led by an instructor, the class involves beating a specially-designed drum with two sticks while dancing at the same time. It’s the first group fitness activity where you get to play a drum while getting an intense workout. A sense of rhythm is a definite advantage!
Horse Boarding
Horse Boarding involves being towed behind a horse at 35mph on an off-road skateboard. Professional stuntman Daniel Fowler Prime invented the sport after he strung a rope between his off-road “mountain board” and a horse. Participants stand on a board while holding onto a rope, attempting to maintain their balance as the horse gallops ahead. “The horse rider and the horse have to work together because if they don’t, the horse goes flying,” Daniel explained.
So, which sport would you like to try
21. What do you need to do if you want to play Octopush
A. To swim on the surface of the water.
B. To eat enough food before you play Octopush.
C. To play it by the side of the shore.
D. To wear a mask and underwater breathing tube
22. Which activity will you choose if you want to take part in collective fitness
A. Zoobombing B. Office Chair Racing
C. Fit 4 Drums D. Horse Boarding
23. What proverb does Horse Boarding tell us
A. One doesn’t have to play well, it’s enough to play better than your opponent.
B. Never let your feet run faster than your shoes.
C. The bigger they come, the harder they fall.
D. Every chess master was once a beginner.
【2023四川成都、绵阳五校高三适应性考试】A
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21. What can StauerSMART do
A. Listen to music. B. Pay for a product.
C. Give reminders for medicine. D. Keep a watch over your mood.
22. How can consumers get a discount
A. Use the offer code. B. Make an online order.
C. Make a call to the seller. D. Send an email to the seller.
23. What’s the main purpose of this text
A. To advertise a new smartwatch. B. To introduce a new smartwatch.
C. To explain how a new smartwatch works. D. To illustrate how to use a new smartwatch.
【2023广西柳州市高三5月联考】A
Unique Chinese Cultural Heritages
The Old Grand Canal
The 2,500-year-old Grand Canal-the world’s longest man-made waterway, half of which is used even today—made it to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014. It links several major rivers across the country, including the Yangtze, Huaihe and Yellow, and runs through the cities of Beijing and Tianjin, besides the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
The Forbidden City
The birth of the Forbidden City, China’s imperial palace of the Ming (1368—1644) and Qing(1644—1911) dynasties in Beijing, is closely linked to the Grand Canal. The waterway promoted transport of materials for construction of the palace complex and helped transport workers.
Peking Opera Peking
Opera is a great form of the Chinese art of entertainment. It was formed in Beijing under the Qing Dynasty (1644—1911) by taking in characters of Huiju, Kunqu and Qinqiang operas. It gathers singing, acting, gymnastics and wushu arts, and was listed as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2010.
New Year Painting
Lunar(阴历的)New Year woodblock painting was a popular folk(民间的)art in areas along the grand waterway. These paintings are bright and lively, and mainly use the color red, which is considered to suit both festivals and happy events. Patterns are closely related to the life and livelihood of Chinese people. Paintings from Tianjin, Shandong and Jiangsu provinces are the most popular.
Yunjin
Yunjin,or cloud brocade (锦缎), is a unique silk craft native to Nanjing city in Jiangsu province. It is famous for its splendid patterns and gentle feel, which make it more valuable than gold. In 2009, Nanjing brocade was listed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
21. What do we know about the Old Grand Canal
A. It affected the style of Forbidden City. B. It helped put up the Forbidden City.
C. It was created for the Forbidden City. D. It linked the Forbidden City at its end.
22. What do Peking Opera and Yunjin have in common
A. They bring enjoyment to people. B. They are expensive to appreciate.
C. They are formed in the Qing Dynasty. D. They are listed on the UNESCO.
23. Which of the following is related to the Spring Festival
A. Yunjin. B. Peking Opera.
C. New Year Painting. D. The Forbidden City.
【2023广东省部分学校高三5月联考】A
Nature embraces us with beauty. Below, you will learn a list of famous natural reserves.
Natural Park of the Coral Sea
New Caledonia is famous for its beautiful nature, diverse species and wonderful coastal ecosystems. The Natural Park of the Coral Sea safeguards large marine (海洋的) habitats vital to the inhabitants, wildlife, and environmental protection of the territories in the south western Pacific region. The Natural Park of the Coral Sea in New Caledonia is a shelter for sharks, whales and turtles. Unique world-class diving locations can be found in the Natural Park of the Coral Sea.
The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument
Located in the central Pacific Ocean, the Pacific Remote Islands Monument area includes seven islands. There are 165 identified oceanic plates in the sites of diversity and species richness. It is one of the most beautiful tr

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