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Memory loss is a common part of aging. A decade-long study of older adults in China has found that a healthy lifestyle is linked to slower memory loss even when people carry a risky gene for Alzheimer’s(阿爾茨海默氏癥). Researchers from China’s National Center for Neurological Disorders and other medical organizations followed 29,000 people aged at least 60 years for up to 10 years. Forty-nine percent of the participants were women.
At the beginning of the study in 2009, the researchers tested the participants memory function with the Auditory Verbal Learning Test(AVLT 聽覺詞語學(xué)習(xí)測(cè)驗(yàn)). They were also tested for the APOE gene, the most common gene linked with Alzheimer’s. Around 20 percent of the participants were carriers of the risk gene. The participants received tests in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2019. In the follow-ups, six healthy lifestyle factors were analyzed: a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, active social contact, active cognitive activity, non-smoking and never drinking alcohol.
The results showed that the AVLT scores continuously decreased over the 10 years. But the highest test scores were in the favorable group and the lowest in the group where people usually have an unhealthy lifestyle. The participants with favorable and average lifestyles, even when they were APOE carriers, had a slower rate of memory loss than the participants with unhealthy lifestyles.
The researchers said that they studied the contribution of each lifestyle factor and their combined effects in a large sample size over an entire 10 years and offered important information to protect older adults against memory loss.
The results about the APOE carriers also provide a positive outlook that healthy lifestyle risks are related to a slower rate of memory loss, regardless of the genetic risk.
1．How many women participants participated in the study?
A．About 14000. B．About 13000. C．About 15000. D．About 12000.
2．According to the study, the following are all lifestyles linked to slower memory loss EXCEPT________.
A．Regular physical exercise B．Active cognitive activity
C．Smoking and drinking alcohol D．Active social contact
3．What do the underlined words “favorable group” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A．The group of people with healthy lifestyle. B．The group of people with unhealthy lifestyle.
C．The group of people carrying APOE gene. D．The group of people without APOE gene.
4．What is the text mainly about?
A．An unbelievable study.
B．The importance of healthy lifestyle.
C．Memory loss is a common part of aging.
D．The healthier your lifestyle, the slower your memory loss.

Twelve-year-old Catherine has a lot of friends—632, actually, if you count up her online friends. And she spends a lot of time with them.
But is it possible that Catherine’s online friendships could be making her lonely? That’s what some experts believe. Connecting online is a great way to stay in touch, they say. However, some experts worry that many kids are so busy connecting online that they might be missing out on true friendships.
Could this be true? During your parents’ childhoods, connecting with friends usually meant spending time with them in the flesh. Kids played Scrabble around a table, not words with friends on their phones. When friends missed each other, they picked up the telephone. Friends might even write letters to each other.
Today, most communication takes place online. A typical teen sends 2,000 texts a month and spends more than 44 hours per week in front of a screen. Much of this time is spent on social media platform.
In fact, in many ways, online communication can make friendships stronger. “There’s definitely a positive influence. Kids can stay in constant contact, which means they can share more of their feelings with each other,” says Katie Davis, co-author of The App Generation.
Other experts, however, warn that too much online communication can get in the way of forming deep friendships. “If we are constantly checking in with our virtual world, we will have little time for our real-world friendships,” says Larry Rosen, a professor at California State University. Rosen also worries that today’s kids might mistake the “friends” on the social media for true friends in life. However, in tough times, you don’t need anyone to like your picture or share your blogs. You need someone who will keep your secrets and hold your hand. You would like to talk face to face.
5．What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A．To tell about true friends. B．To set off a discussion.
C．To encourage online friendships. D．To summarize the text.
6．What does the underlined part “in the flesh” mean in paragraph 3?
A．In any case. B．In full measure. C．In person. D．In advance.
7．What is Katie’s attitude toward online communication?
A．Unconcerned. B．Positive. C．Worried. D．Confused.
8．Which of the following is the Rosen’s view?
A．Teenagers need to focus on real-world friendships. B．It’s easier to develop friendships in real life.
C．It’s wise to turn to friends online. D．Social media help people stay closely connected.

Cambridge Open Days, July and September 2023
Every July and September, the University of Cambridge opens its doors to welcome potential applicants and their parents and supporters to find out what it’s really like to live and study here.
July Open Days-6 and 7July 2023
Our next Open Days will take place on 6 and 7 July 2023 and will include both online and in-person elements. You can get to know our courses, the colleges and departments, university facilities, the application procedure, student life and finance via:
·Information stands
·Course presentations and sample lectures
·College and department tours
·Q&A sessions with current students and staff
The program will run from 9:30-16:30(UK time)and is similar on both days so you should only need to attend one of the days. Further details will be announced in due course.
September Open Day-15 September 2023
With a focus on choosing your College, our September Open Day provides another opportunity for you to visit the Cambridge Colleges and ask current students and staff any questions you may have.
Booking information
To attend our Open Days, you must register in advance.
·Bookings for our July Open Days will open in May 2023.
·Bookings for our September Open Day will open in summer 2023, after the July Open Days.
Sign up on our website to stay updated when bookings open and for details of other opportunities, advice and resources.
9．What can you learn about on July Open Days?
A．Staff information. B．Attendance requirement.
C．Classroom rules. D．Application process.
10．What should you do if you want to attend September Open Day?
A．Make an appointment in May. B．Ask for college staff’s permission.
C．Register after July Open Days. D．Pay for up-to-date information.
11．Where is the text probably from?
A．A school website. B．A tourism ad.
C．A freshman guide. D．A campus poster.

Microplastic pollution is increasing dramatically around the globe, according to a study of airborne (空氣傳播的) plastic particles (粒子).
People are already known to breathe, drink and eat microplastics, and research suggests that pollution levels will continue to rise rapidly. The researchers said that breathing in these particles can damage lung tissue and lead to serious diseases.
Professor Natalie Mahowald, at Cornell University in the US and part of the research team, said, “But maybe we could solve this before it becomes a huge problem, if we manage our plastics better, before they accumulate (積聚) in the environment and move around quickly everywhere.”
The research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, examined airborne microplastics, which have been far less studied than plastic in oceans and rivers.
The team gathered more than 300 samples of airborne microplastics from 11 sites across the western US. These were the basis for atmospheric modeling that estimated (估計(jì)) the contribution from different sources, and was the first such study to do so.
They found that roads were the main factor in the western US, linked to about 85 percent of the microplastics in the air. These are likely to include particles from tires on vehicles, and plastics from litter that had been broken down.
The researchers enlarged their modeling work to a global level and this suggested that while roads are also likely to be the main driver of airborne plastics in Europe, South America and Australia, plastic particles blown up from fields may be a much bigger factor in Africa and Asia.
Professor Andreas Stohl of the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Earth Sciences, and not part of the study team, said, “The study confirms the global-scale nature of microplastic transport in the atmosphere and does a good job in highlighting highly relevant and concerning possibilities, but more measurement data is needed to get a better idea of the sources.”
12．What did the researchers find out about airborne plastic pollution?
A．Its impact varies on different continents.
B．Public transportation takes responsibility for it.
C．Its main driver differs across continents.
D．Africa is suffering the most from the pollution.
13．According to Professor Andreas Stohl, what is the next step of the study?
A．To predict the possible damages of microplastics.
B．To get more data to understand the sources of microplastics.
C．To understand the nature of airborne plastic pollution globally.
D．To improve the method of collecting samples of microplastics.
14．What could be the best title for the text?
A．Effects of microplastics on human health
B．Possible solutions to microplastic pollution
C．Microplastic pollution on the global scale
D．Microplastic pollution rising rapidly in the air
15．Which section of the newspaper may this article be found in?
A．Society. B．Nature. C．Health. D．Science.

Between Thailand and Vietnam tourists tend to ignore that there is an entire country to be discovered beyond the decaying temples. If you’ve never been to Cambodia before, it can be overwhelming to take it all in at once. We’ve put together a guide for you to make things easier.
Arrival at Cambodia
Most visitors arrive in Cambodia via Siem Reap International Airport, which is three miles from Angkor Wat and roughly five miles from the city of Siem Reap. You can take minibuses, buses, or domestic flights from Siem Reap to other country regions, such as Phnom Penh, Battambang, Kampot, and Sihanoukville.
To travel to Cambodia, tourists require a visa. Check the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism website for the latest information on policies before making travel arrangements.
Things to do in Cambodia
If you’re thinking about a holiday to Cambodia, we have two recommendations for you：
Siem Reap
Siem Reap, a tiny village about five kilometres south of Angkor Wat, has grown into the fastest-growing settlement in Cambodia. When it comes to tourist attractions, Siem Reap is all about delicious cuisine, traditional cottages, and a number of fun activities that won’t ruin your holiday.
Tonle Sap
Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, grows from 1,000 square miles to 6,200 square miles during the rainy season, from June to October. Over 300 species of freshwater fish breed in the flooded forests, and the lake supplies half of Cambodia’s entire fish catch. A short drive north of Siem Reap, Tonle Sap is known for its floating villages, where entire populations depend on the lake for their survival.
Where to stay
As Cambodia’s most popular gateway city for tourists, Siem Reap has a wide variety of accommodation options, from hostels to five-star hotels. Booking in advance is especially important if you plan to travel during the peak season of December and February.
Best time to visit
Visit Cambodia in the dry season, which lasts from the end of November to the beginning of April. The Angkor temples are far more pleasant to visit during the dry season when the weather is cooler.
16．Which of the following item is a must for foreigners before visiting Cambodia?
A．A Visa. B．An Airline ticket.
C．A travel permit. D．A travel brochure.
17．What is special about Tonle Sap?
A．It’s the largest freshwater lake in Asia.
B．It possesses rich fishing resources.
C．It’s the fastest-growing settlement in Cambodia.
D．It is Cambodia’s most popular gateway city.
18．If Jack is a food blogger particular about accommodation, you’re likely to recommend ________.
A．Tonle Sap B．Angkor Wat
C．Phnom Penh D．Siem Reap

Why do we choose to help one another? There are many reasons. You may be a selfless person or lending a hand may be a cultural expectation.
Now, researchers are raising the possibility that good sleep may be a wonderful ingredient that promotes the alacrity to offer help between human beings. Indeed the better sleep you have, the more willing you will be to lend a hand. And a surprising new set of research studies have found that sleep loss may affect our generosity at different levels.
Researchers at University of California, Berkley, led three small studies to explore generosity. In one study, they exposed a group of healthy adults to a night of 8 hours of sleep and a night with no sleep. Researchers scanned the participants’ brains after each night. After a sleepless night, areas of the brain involved in empathy and helping behavior were less active. In fact, when the study participants were sleepless at night, 78% of them demonstrated a reduction in the desire to help others.
In the next study, researchers tracked 136 people through online questionnaires and sleep diaries for a few days. They wanted to see if nightly variations in sleep affected their desire to help others. They found that, when sleep quality worsened from one night to the next, there was a major decrease in “helping choices” and vice versa.
The third study looked at how sleep loss affected generosity on a larger scale. The researchers analyzed data from over 3 million charitable donations made in the U.S.. They focused on donations during the transition to Daylight Saving Time(DST)in spring each year. During the spring time change, we lose an hour of sleep.
Interestingly, researchers found a 10% drop in donations in regions that change their clocks. This drop wasn’t seen in regions that didn’t observe the time change. It showed that insufficient sleep triggered by the time change impacted donation behavior.
All these results suggest that insufficient sleep makes us less compassionate and helpful. Throughout the world, more than half of adults don’t get enough sleep during the workweek, but we should all start valuing adequate sleep rather than treating it like something optional or unproductive. If so, it will enable us to be more helpful and to be the best versions of ourselves.
19．What’s the writing purpose of the first paragraph?
A．To start a heated discussion. B．To introduce the topic of the text.
C．To present a social phenomenon. D．To show the author’s conclusion.
20．What does the underlined word “alacrity” mean in the second paragraph?
A．Understanding. B．Ability.
C．Awareness. D．Eagerness.
21．What can we infer from the three studies?
A．People observing DST are likely to donate less.
B．People change their clocks to have more empathy.
C．Sleep quality determines the desire to give a hand.
D．Sleep loss can severely affect helping behavior.
22．Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．Sleep Triggers Behavior B．Adequate Sleep: A Healthy Person
C．Sleep Influences Generosity D．Sound Sleep: A Productive Person

Despite the bad reputation of sharks, they are crucial to the health of the marine ecosystem and can even help fight climate change.
In the shallows of Shark Bay, Western Australia, seagrass is food for the sea cows, which can weigh as much as 500 kg and eat roughly 40 kg of seagrass a day. Sea cows are a rich source of food for tiger sharks. By keeping the sea cow population controlled, tiger sharks here help the seagrass grow sustainably. A booming seagrass meadow stores twice as much CO2 per square mile as forests typically do on land.
But tiger shark numbers are declining. Off Australia’s northeast coast of Queensland, tiger sharks are estimated to have fallen by at least 71 percent, largely due to overfishing. A reduction in tiger sharks means more seagrass consumed by herbivores (食草動(dòng)物) and less carbon stored in sea vegetation. This raised the question: What if they were absent from the Shark Bay — would the seagrass-dominated ecosystem survive?
To find out, researchers led by Rob Nowicki of Florida International University, spent time in Eastern Australia, where shark numbers were lower and sea cows ate seagrass largely undisturbed. “When uncontrolled, sea cows can rapidly destroy wide areas of seagrass,” said Nowicki.
Those findings emphasized that tiger sharks were playing an important role in preventing the reduction of seagrass in Shark Bay. If their populations continue to decline, the resilience of carbon-rich ocean ecosystems will likely decrease.
When it comes to stimulating shark numbers, there have been movements toward more sustainable fishing, but a large percentage of the industry have not changed their methods, which is a reason why the population of many marine top predators (捕食者) continues to decline.
Aside from supporting sustainable fishing, Nowicki said the only way to truly protect marine life is to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions. “Ultimately, if we are going to protect our ecosystems in the centuries to come, we are going to need to solve climate change while undertaking species protection at the same time.”
23．Why are tiger sharks vital to the marine ecosystem?
A．They feed on various sea animals.
B．They can store large amounts of CO2.
C．They can prevent the loss of seagrass.
D．They influence marine species distribution.
24．What did Rob Nowicki’s team want to find out in Eastern Australia?
A．How sea cows destroy the seagrass community.
B．How shark population influences the ocean ecosystem.
C．What was contributing to the declining number of tiger sharks.
D．What to do to recover the seagrass-dominated ecosystem.
25．What is the main reason for the population reduction of many top predators in marine ecosystems?
A．Climate change. B．Water pollution.
C．Loss of seagrass. D．Unsustainable fishing approaches.
26．What’s the main idea of the text?
A．We should protect our environment.
B．The number of tiger sharks is decreasing.
C．Climate change causes the loss of seagrass.
D．Tiger sharks are vital to the health of the marine ecosystem.

Music is not just a set of sounds and rhythms. Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience. Keep on reading to know all those amazing powers of music.
A recent study suggests that preterm(早產(chǎn)的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music. Experts led by Dr. Manoj Kumar of the University of Alberta, Canada, found that music had a beneficial effect on reducing pain for preterm babies experiencing painful medical tests. It also appeared to benefit full-term babies during operations.
Many people experiencing brain damage have speech and movement-related problems. Music can help recover from brain injuries. As a different and effective treatment, doctors often advise such patients to listen to good music to improve the parts of the brain responsible for these two functions. When people with neurological(神經(jīng)的) disorders hear a musical beat, it helps them to regain a balanced walk.
Though music cannot make deafness disappear, it really can stave off the loss of hearing. There was an experiment involving 163 people where 74 were musicians. Participants were asked to pass some listening tests. Musicians heard the sounds better than non-musicians, and this difference gets clearer with age. This means that a 70-year-old musician hears better than a 50-year-old non-musician, even in a noisy environment.
Besides, music mends a broken heart. It is not about a thrown-away love, but about a heart attack. The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety. Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular(心血管的)system.
27．How does music affect preterm babies?
A．It helps repair their neurological systems. B．It helps develop their potential in music.
C．It helps improve their hearing systems. D．It helps reduce their pain.
28．What does the underlined phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A．cause B．increase C．prevent D．cure
29．Why can music mend a broken heart?
A．It can help people prevent diseases caused by anxiety.
B．It has a positive effect on human body systems’ work.
C．It helps make a person feel optimistic about life.
D．It can help patients recover in a slow way.
30．What may be the best title for the text?
A．How music affects our mind and body? B．The way to choose quality music.
C．The best time to listen to music. D．Who can benefit from music?

In the August sun, it’s unbearably hot in my car. I’m in Vancouver, approaching the Knight Street Bridge as I try to get home after work. It’s 5:15 pm. Traffic is already slowing down and then it comes to a full stop. I’m stuck even before getting on the bridge.
This has become my normal work commute (上下班往返) routine. Ahead of me is a heavily jammed on-ramp (匝道). I stare at the endless rows of vehicles, depressed.
At first I think this is not how it looks. The traffic will soon start moving. Seconds pass. Minutes pass. Looking at the rows of cars and trucks glittering (閃光) in the sun, I start counting — 299, 300, 301 — and I give up.
Suddenly I remember I’m one of the 300 helpless drivers. But I stay alert (警覺的). When the cars do move, I move carefully, making sure not to bump into other vehicles. Finally, I make it onto the bridge. The traffic is still crawling at a snail’s pace. Tired and hungry, I become very anxious.
Just then, I hear a weak sound in the distance. The sound gradually becomes louder, until I can identify it as an ambulance approaching from behind. What do we do? The bridge is packed. There’s no room for us to move.
But I’m wrong. Every single car quickly, yet carefully, moves to the side. Without thinking, I follow suit. The lane remains open for a few seconds during which the ambulance flashes through.
Afterward, every car moves back. We close up the emergency lane, ready to continue our patient wait. Back in my spot, I’m awestruck. I forget my tiredness and hunger. My anxiety is gone. I start reflecting upon what 300 fellow drivers and I just did.
How did we do that? Despite our exhaustion, we collectively decided to help the stranger who needed the time more desperately than we did. We drew on our sympathy and intelligence, requiring no directives.
Although I may seem alone stuck on the bridge, I’m connected to all the other drivers. Together we could make the impossible possible.
31．How does the author feel when seeing the on-ramp?
A．Annoyed. B．Discouraged. C．Calm D．Shocked.
32．What does the author think when knowing an ambulance is approaching?
A．It will be hard for it to pass through. B．Someone should direct the traffic.
C．All drivers will be willing to move. D．Whoever is inside needs immediate help.
33．What does the word “awestruck” underlined in Paragraph 7 most probably mean?
A．Deeply anxious. B．Feeling amazed.
C．Extremely exhausted. D．Feeling depressed.
34．What does the author think made the miracle happen?
A．The drivers’ good driving skills. B．Instructions from a stranger.
C．People’s kindness. D．The ambulance’s rescue.

Bookstores are fascinating places. There the books can take you to magical lands, help you learn a foreign language, or cook a delicious meal. But when your community doesn’t have enough space for a real brick bookstore, you have to make a compromise (妥協(xié)). A mobile bookstore that brings books around the country is the result. That is the case for Rita Collins, 70, who dreamed of opening a bookstore after retiring.
A business planning class convinced Collins that opening a bookstore in the small town where she lives would not be practical. Eureka, Montana, located just nine miles from the Canadian border, only has a population of 1,517. Collins asked her instructors about a traveling bookstore on wheels and they were doubtful. But she insisted.
Collins was inspired by Dylans Mobile Bookstore, a traveling bookstore in Wales run by Jeff Towns. She contacted Jeff for advice but she was largely on her own when it came to building her bookstore. First, she had to find a vehicle large enough to stand in. Then she had to have it refitted with shelves that would hold the books at a 15-degree angle so that they would stay in place while in transportation. Collins named her bookstore St Rita’s Traveling Bookstore, which has been on the road since 2015.
At first, she drove through Montana and then she made her first cross-country trip in 2016. Collins and her mobile bookstore have visited 30 states. Collins loves meeting people and making connections. She sets up a typewriter outside the store and encourages customers to write. One time, a young man typed an entire page about a friend of his. That’s something she never expected.
While she loves what she does, Collins doesn’t think she can keep doing it due to her old age. In several years, she hopes to pass her traveling bookstore onto another bibliophile (愛書者)who shares the same interest and will keep it on the road.
35．Why does the author mention the mobile bookstore in Paragraph 1?
A．To advertise it in small towns.
B．To compare it with the fixed one.
C．To introduce the story of Collins.
D．To introduce the main types of bookstores.
36．Why was Collins advised not to open a bookstore in her town?
A．Few people love reading in her town. B．It has a small consumer market.
C．She lacked start-up capital. D．No one gave her guidance.
37．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A．Where Collins got the inspiration for her bookstore.
B．Why Collins bookstore became famous soon.
C．How Collins got support for her bookstore.
D．How Collins built her mobile bookstore.
38．What is Collins’ future plan?
A．To invite more people to open traveling bookstores.
B．To find a booklover to take over her bookstore.
C．To keep traveling to other states by herself.
D．To sell more books in many areas.

As the climate crisis speeds up, Europe is warming faster than any other region, according to a new State of the??Climate in Europe report from the World Meteorological Organization.
The WMO report comes ahead of the UN’s international climate summit in Egypt, and is one in a series of reports over the past several weeks that show how the world is off-track on its climate goals. Not only are countries??missing??the mark on their efforts to reduce planet-warming fossil fuel emissions (排放物), but measurements show temperatures are already skyrocketing.
Some continents are feeling that rise more than others. Wednesday’s report shows temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years — at a rate of about 0.5 degrees Celsius per decade.
Recent reports show how the region’s temperature rise is fueling extreme weather.
Year-to-date through July, the number of wildfires in the EU was four times the 15-year average. A deadly, record-breaking heatwave in the UK harmed public health and bent infrastructure (基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施). Exceptional drought troubled the continent this summer, drying up some of the world’s most economically important rivers. And that drought that came on the heels of some of the most destructive floods Europe has ever seen.
“Europe presents a live picture of a warming world and reminds us that even well-prepared societies are not safe??from impacts of extreme weather events,” said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas in a forward on the report.
“European society is vulnerable (易受傷害的) to climate variability and change, but Europe is also at the??forefront of the international effort to address climate change and to develop innovative solutions to adapt to the new climate Europeans will have to live with,” Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, said in a statement.
Taalas said in his forward that although Europe’s pace on cutting planet-warming emissions has been “good,” their??ambition on this front “should be further increased.”
39．What can we learn about the world’s climate goals from the WMO report?
A．They are unrealistic. B．They are easy to reach.
C．They are taken seriously. D．They are far from being achieved.
40．What is paragraph 5 mainly about?
A．The economic losses in Europe.
B．The causes of the climate crisis in Europe.
C．The increase of extreme weather in Europe.
D．The most destructive natural disaster in Europe.
41．What is Buontempo’s attitude towards Europe’s effort to fight climate change?
A．Doubtful. B．Favorable.
C．Unclear. D．Intolerant.
42．What should Europe do to further cut emissions according to Taalas?
A．Take the lead. B．Set a higher goal.
C．Make better preparations. D．Carry on their good work.

SSI Advanced Adventurer Course
?2 sessions of 8h
?The AAC starts on every Wednesday and Saturday, lasting 2 days
?Fees: $450
Exploration, Excitement, Experiences
That’s what the Advanced Adventurer course is all about. You don’t have to be “advanced” to take it — it’s designed to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your Open Water Diver certification. The course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives.
Who should take this course?
Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old are ready to step up and sign up for an Advanced Adventurer course. Divers under 18 may only participate in certain Adventures Dives — check with your SSI Instructor.
What will you learn?
You’ll plan your learning path with your instructor by choosing from a long list of Adventure Dives. There are two required dives — Deep and Underwater Navigation — and you choose the other three. During the Deep Adventure Dive, you learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving. The Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive helps improve your navigation skills. The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have — photography, fish identification, exploring wrecks and many more.
What scuba equipment will you use?
Beyond basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a compass and a dive knife. You may also use specialized equipment depending on the Adventure Dives you choose. Your SSI Instructor will explain the equipment that you need and may suggest additional equipment.
43．On which of the following dates can you take the course?
A．From Friday to Saturday. B．From Saturday to Sunday.
C．From Tuesday to Wednesday. D．From Wednesday to Saturday.
44．How many dives can you learn during the course?
A．2. B．3. C．5. D．7.
45．Which of the following is a must to take the SSI Advanced Adventurer Course?
A．Reaching adulthood. B．Specialized diving equipment.
C．Advanced scuba skills. D．Open Water Diver certification.

Joe Horan, a physical education teacher, has started the program Building Men to create a positive vision of manhood not just for himself, but also for the boys he teaches. Looking back, Mr. Horan says his program developed from a low point in his life. In 2004 as he went through a hard time, he felt society’s definition of manhood was leading him down the wrong path. His life, he says, lacked substance and depth. “A desire became planted in my heart, that is, to find healing from the unhealthy messages I believed about manhood,” he says. Then, his sister recommended a book, Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx, which digs into the discovery of what being a man is all about. Joe took all the clues and started to put life lessons into his class.
Despite limited resources and funding, Building Men began at one middle school in the district in 2006. It grew on a shoestring budget, expanding school by school, year by year. Today, 33 teachers, like Mr. Colabufo, work across 18 schools. Mr Colabufo has known Mr. Horan for several years, noting many people are aware of the program’s success. “Joe’s a legend in this district,’’ Mr Colabufo says.
The program appeals to boys at first because of a basketball component, but its secret is how it dives into off-the-court issues through discussions on character. Building Men helps participants gain insight, work to restore self-worth, and learn to calm emotions. SIR is a central component of lessons, standing for significance, integrity, and relationships.
At a recent breakfast fundraiser, Shateek Nelson, a senior at Nottingham High School, shared his experience, having participated in Building Men since middle school. He said he learned to see the bigger picture, rather than living in the moment. He also came to realize his actions affect others, and now he factors that into his decisions.
46．What motivated Joe Horan to start the program Building Men?
A．An instructional book. B．His personal experience.
C．His sister’s suggestion. D．The society’s expectation.
47．What does the underlined word “shoestring” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Flexible. B．Proper. C．Tight. D．Balanced.
48．What did Shateek Nelson learn from participating in BuildingMen?
A．One should dream big and then start small.
B．One should live each day as if it were the last day.
C．It is good to gain real-life experience at middle school.
D．It is essential to think more of others in decision-making.
49．What is the best title for the text?
A．SIR: Core Component of Physical Education
B．Healthy Life: Involving Substance and Depth
C．Building Men: Teaching Boys About Manhood
D．Manhood: Teenagers’ Power of Handling Issues

Family: Poems—by Mr. Keith Keenan
·Kindle $0.00, Hardcover $12.50, Paperback $7.00
The poet describes personal thoughts and feelings in a lyrical journey to understand and celebrate his family. “Family” looks at living honestly in places, not illusions. Figurative language, a love of metaphor and sharp images all make the poems work.
Time to Heal—by Alexandra Vasiliu
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $21.94, Paperback $12.64
From the bestselling author comes an inspirational poetry book about love, healing, and growth. It is a reminder to strive to change for the better. Featuring more than 130 uplifting poems and black-and-white illustrations, it’s a great companion when you need to embrace self-love and personal transformation.
Seeds from a Birch Tree —by Clark Strand
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $26.80, Paperback $16.95
Seeds From a Birch Tree makes nature into a spiritual path. Its message was simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons—seventeen syllables at a time. With its mix of poetry and memoir(回憶錄), the book guides us to the joy hidden in plain sight, leading us to get into a good state of body and mind.
A Poem for Every Day—by Allie Esiri
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $28.05, Audio CD $18.05
This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates—funny for April Fool’s Day, festive for Christmas. This is the perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages. These poems are informative, peaceful, and energetic!
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50．How much will you pay if you are to buy a hardcover edition of haiku?
A．$12.50. B．$21.94. C．$26.80. D．S28.05.
51．According to the text, what can we learn about the books?
A．Family: Poems features plain language.
B．Time to Heal features colorful illustrations.
C．Seeds from a Birch Tree focuses on human nature.
D．A Poem for Every Day focuses on festive celebrations.
52．Where is this text probably taken from?
A．A website. B．A magazine.
C．A book review. D．A travel brochure.

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53．What is the focus of Contest Courses?
A．Designing projects.
B．Tackling problems.
C．Improving math levels.
D．Grasping programming concepts.
54．Who can apply for a scholarship?
A．A student who is short of money.
B．A student who has rich math knowledge.
C．A student who is well prepared for the contest.
D．A student who has an account on the registration system.
55．How much can a 6th grader be refunded if he cancels registration 3 days in advance?
A．$175. B．$190. C．$225. D．$240.

Recently, there was a slight growth in the travel industry in the UK after lockdowns. “I think what pandemic(流行病)has done,” said the boss of a travel company, “ is remind people what it’s like when you don’t travel.” Travel is never out of the top three desire purchases. People will give up a kitchen, sofa and surprisingly supermarket shopping, to protect the holiday.
Protecting the holiday at all costs makes total sense to me.Holidays are not a luxury, but one of those essential things in life that allow us to get through hard times. The thought of a holiday promotes a sense of well-being, of calm, of balance.
Holidays do not have to be expensive, or to places far away. Obviously, two weeks in the Maldives is the dream,but others can count as a holiday.For me, a holiday needs only a few things: a drawer to put my phone in, a couple of good books, and a chance to hang out with my family.
In my twenties, when I was almost constantly in a state of anxiety, I never went on holiday. I was scared of flying, scared of my boss noticing how much nicer life was without me in the office. I thought not going on holiday made me a harder worker,when actually it just made me a more tired one. Then, a boss pulled me aside to tell me that he wasn’t going to thank me for not taking my holidays. I then booked a cheap beach holiday with a friend, and was genuinely amazed to find I felt much better for it.
So now, I make sure I always have a holiday booked- even if said holiday is only a weekend staying with my sister. A change is as beneficial as a rest, said Winston Churchill- both at the same time is, in my view, even better.
56．What did people realize after lockdowns according to paragraph 1?
A．The importance of travelling.
B．The harm from the pandemic.
C．The need for more online purchases.
D．The difficulty with holiday protection.
57．Which of the following illustrates the author’s basic criteria for a holiday?
A．A warm climate and beaches.
B．Some quality time with family.
C．Some adventurous travel plans.
D．A five-star hotel and fine dining.
58．What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A．The benefit the author obtained from travelling.
B．The source of the author’s stress during office hours.
C．The change of the author’s attitude to taking holidays.
D．The reason why the author tried to be a harder worker.
59．What is the function of the quote in the last paragraph?
A．To explain a fact.
B．To provide a detail.
C．To support a point.
D．To offer a suggestion.

For the first time, scientists have measured what actually happens with face-to-face interactions when employees start to work at an open-plan office, and their results show these modern workspaces are not as cooperative as you’d think.
Two researchers from Harvard Business School and Harvard University wanted to test whether removing walls at a real-world workplace really increases interactions between co-workers. “To our knowledge, no prior study has directly measured the effect on actual interaction that results from removing walls to create an open office environment,” Ethan S. Bernstein and Stephen Turban write in the paper. To that end, they approached two multinational companies that were re-organizing their office spaces at the global headquarters, and enlisted small groups of employees for two studies.
For eight weeks before the office redesign and eight weeks afterward, the researchers tracked employees’ social interactions and locations. This data was analyzed together with email and instant messaging information from the company’s servers to measure differences in how people were communicating with each other.
What they found was a pretty astonishing difference in face-to-face interactions — but not in the direction you might think. Across both experiments, employees’ social interactions in person decreased by a crazy 70 percent, while emails saw an uptick by roughly 20 to 50 percent.
So, instead of spending more time cooperating with co-workers in the new space where everyone could see them, people got their heads down and tried to preserve their privacy any way they could. According to these results, it appears that being forced into a more open-plan environment can make people switch from chatting to others in person to sending an email or using instant messaging instead.
As the team notes, it’s not automatically a bad thing, but it can certainly change work dynamics in an unexpected way. “That can have important consequences for how — and how productively — work gets done,” the researchers conclude.
60．How did the two multinational companies redesign their offices?
A．By expanding the total floor areas.
B．By updating the computer servers.
C．By changing the employees’ locations.
D．By tearing down the space boundaries.
61．Why did the employees prefer email or instant messaging in an open office space?
A．To reduce the risk of privacy leaks.
B．To establish efficient communication.
C．To facilitate indirect social interaction.
D．To transform traditional work patterns.
62．What can be inferred from the researchers’ saying in the last paragraph?
A．Further relevant research needs conducting.
B．Their research findings are of practical value.
C．Their team intends to change working environment.
D．People hold different opinions on how work gets done.
63．What is the main idea of the text?
A．Real-world workplaces increase employees’ interaction.
B．Work dynamics don’t have much effect on work efficiency.
C．Modern workspaces change workers’ way of communication.
D．Open-plan offices can’t promote cooperation between co-workers.

Six-year-old Alice is building a magical kingdom brick by brick, imagining fairy-tale castles and fire-breathing dragons. This fantasy is helping her take first steps towards creativity. Minutes later, when she is playing board games with her brother, she’s learning to follow rules and take turns with a partner. Although she isn’t aware of it, this will play an important role in her adult life.
“Play in all its rich variety is one of the highest achievements of the human species,” says Dr. David Whitebread from the University of Cambridge. He’s also mindful of the worldwide decline of play. “The opportunities for free play, which I experienced almost every day of my childhood, are becoming increasingly scarce now.” He says. Outdoor play is restricted by parents’ perceptions of risk to do with traffic, as well as their increased wish to protect their children from being the victims of crime, and by their emphasis on “earlier is better” which is leading to greater competition in academic learning and schools.
Many researchers highlight play’s role in children’s development. Dr. Gibson said, “Playful behavior is an important indicator of healthy social development. In my previous research, I investigated how observing children at play can give us important clues about their well-being.” In Baker’s study, she found that preschoolers with greater self-control solved problems more quickly. Giving children the chance to play will make them more successful problem-solvers in the long run.
Whitebread’s recent research has involved developing a play-based approach to supporting children’s writing. “Many primary school children find writing difficult, but we have shown that a playful stimulus (激勵(lì)因素)was far more effective than an instructional one. Children can write longer and better-structured stories when they first play with dolls representing characters in the story.”
Somehow the importance of play has been lost in recent decades. It’s regarded as something insignificant, or even as something negative that contrasts with “work”. Let’s not lose sight of its benefits, and the fundamental contributions it makes to human achievements in the arts, sciences and technology. Let’s make sure children have a rich diet of play experiences.
64．What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A．To illustrate the benefits of too much spare time.
B．To describe a kid’s peaceful and happy childhood.
C．To present the importance of a rich variety of play.
D．To introduce the distinctive functions of different toys.
65．According to paragraph 2, outdoor playing is declining probably because parents________.
A．show concern over traffic jam on the way to play
B．worry their kids will fall victim to being cheated
C．perceive play as the opposite side of hard work
D．a(chǎn)ttach importance to academic learning in advance
66．What has Dr. Whitebread’s recent research found out?
A．Children with greater self-control solve problems faster.
B．Children at play often show hints about their well-being.
C．Students write better when they integrate work with play.
D．Play promotes healthy social and emotional development.
67．How does the author feel about current people’s awareness of play?
A．Negative. B．Concerned. C．Inspired. D．Satisfied.

ChatGPT, designed by OpenAI to carry on conversations just like humans, has become a viral excitement. The AI-powered tool went from zero to a million users in just five days! Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies.
The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic.
“We have a lot of information on the internet, but you normally have to Google it, then read it and then do something with it,” says Ricardo, chief science officer and co-founder of AI company Erudit. “Now you’ll have this resource that can process the whole internet and all of the information it contains for you to answer your question.”
ChatGPT cannot think on its own. It depends on the information that it has been trained on. As a result, the AI tool works well for things that have accurate data available. However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds. Also, ChatGPT has only been trained with information till 2021. Hence, it cannot be relied upon for anything that happened after that.
Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. It can translate long texts into different languages, create content on almost any topic, and even summarize books.
However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. Some believe it could serve as a valuable tool to help build literacy skills in the classroom. It could also be used to teach students difficult science or math concepts. But other educators think ChatGPT will encourage students to cheat. They fear this will prevent them from building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a result, many districts are starting to ban its use in schools.
68．What is the unique feature of ChatGPT?
A．It has artificial intelligence. B．It can answer users’ questions.
C．It has the largest number of users. D．It can engage in meaningful conversations.
69．What makes ChatGPT helpful to research various topics?
A．Its capability of information processing. B．Its accurate information.
C．Its availability of up-to-date data. D．Its vast body of questions.
70．Why do ChatGPT users have to be cautious when using it?
A．ChatGPT is unable to think itself. B．ChatGPT lacks creativity.
C．ChatGPT offers illogical information. D．ChatGPT is not properly trained.
71．What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT?
A．Favorable. B．Disapproving. C．Objective. D．Intolerant.

A British woman, Dr. Mantri, growing up in India started to notice his son, Dhruv, was struggling with simple arithmetic when he was in fifth-grade. After noticing this, she started employing an abacus (算盤) to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.
“I would ask him something like 35 minus 13 and he couldn’t do it.” said Dhruv’s mom Dr. Mantri. “I decided to change the way he looked at numbers,” she said. “An abacus is a tried and tested method, and the Egyptians used them for building the pyramid.” In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers, with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help.
She never thought she would teach her son using an abacus, which she used as a child in India and it was always helpful. Within six days she started to notice a difference and see results. So dramatic was the turnaround, that school staff asked him to perform with the abacus at an assembly, where some parents even came to ask for advice on using it for their kids.
IT specialist Dr. Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations into the trillions and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game. “It becomes a playing tool for younger children, for it feels like a game. I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them.” She added.
By the age of 12, Dhruv was giving online cyber security seminars and is now pursuing a career in data science and analytics. Dhruv has now landed an apprenticeship (實(shí)習(xí)) at an international firm. During the four-year apprenticeship, he will spend one day a week studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Glasgow Caledonian University. “He is so confident now and I am so proud,” she said, with Dhruv adding “I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.”
72．Why did Dhruv have difficulty in learning mathematics?
A．He was faced with language barrier. B．He didn’t find a proper way.
C．He suffered from eyesight problems. D．He lacked academic support from the family.
73．What does the underlined word “whizz” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Careful. B．Diligent. C．Outstanding. D．Struggling.
74．Why do kids like learning on abacus according to the text?
A．They find it appealing. B．They can calculate faster.
C．They enjoy playing games. D．They are eager for success.
75．What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．Dhruv was addicted to the internet at 12.
B．Dhruv is teaching data science and analytics now.
C．Dhruv is a full-time student at Glasgow Caledonian University.
D．Dhruv’s career choice was beyond his teachers’ expectation



參考答案：
1．A 2．C 3．A 4．D

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了你的生活方式越健康，你的記憶力下降就越慢。
1．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中“Researchers from China`s National Center for Neurological Disorders and other medical organizations followed 29,000 people aged at least 60 years for up to 10 years. Forty-nine percent of the participants were women. (中國國家神經(jīng)疾病中心和其他醫(yī)療機(jī)構(gòu)的研究人員對(duì)29000名年齡在60歲以上的人進(jìn)行了長達(dá)10年的跟蹤調(diào)查。49%的參與者是女性)”可知，有大約14000女性參與了這項(xiàng)研究。故選A項(xiàng)。
2．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中“In the follow-ups, six healthy lifestyle factors were analyzed: a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, active social contact, active cognitive activity, non-smoking and never drinking alcohol. (在隨訪中，分析了六個(gè)健康的生活方式因素：健康的飲食、定期的體育鍛煉、積極的社交接觸、積極的認(rèn)知活動(dòng)、不吸煙和從不飲酒)”可知，除了吸煙和飲酒之外，定期體育鍛煉、積極的認(rèn)知活動(dòng)和積極的社交聯(lián)系都與較慢的記憶力喪失有關(guān)。故選C項(xiàng)。
3．詞句猜測(cè)題。劃線詞句后半部分“and the lowest in the group where people usually have an unhealthy lifestyle (而得分最低的在通常生活方式不健康的人群)”說明測(cè)試得分最低的是生活方式不健康的人群，高分的是擁有健康生活方式的人；從而推知?jiǎng)澗€部分“But the highest test scores were in the favorable group (但測(cè)試得分最高的在favorable group)”其中劃線短語指“擁有健康生活方式的人群”。故選A項(xiàng)。
4．主旨大意題。通讀全文，根據(jù)第一段中“A decade-long study of older adults in China has found that a healthy lifestyle is linked to slower memory loss even when people carry a risky gene for Alzheimer’s(阿爾茨海默氏癥). (一項(xiàng)針對(duì)中國老年人的長達(dá)十年的研究發(fā)現(xiàn)，即使人們攜帶阿爾茨海默病的危險(xiǎn)基因，健康的生活方式也會(huì)減緩記憶力的喪失)”及最后一段中“The results about the APOE carriers also provide a positive outlook that healthy lifestyle risks are related to a slower rate of memory loss, regardless of the genetic risk. (APOE攜帶者的研究結(jié)果也提供了一個(gè)積極的前景，即無論遺傳風(fēng)險(xiǎn)如何，健康的生活方式風(fēng)險(xiǎn)都與較慢的記憶喪失率有關(guān))”可知，本文主要說明了你的生活方式越健康，你的記憶力下降就越慢。故選D項(xiàng)。
5．B 6．C 7．B 8．A

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇夾敘夾議文。文章通過具體事例談?wù)摿司W(wǎng)絡(luò)交友的利與弊。
5．推理判斷題。通讀全文，根據(jù)第一段“Twelve-year-old Catherine has a lot of friends—632, actually, if you count up her online friends. And she spends a lot of time with them. (12歲的Catherine有很多朋友，事實(shí)上，如果你把她的網(wǎng)上朋友算在內(nèi)的話，她有632個(gè)。她花了很多時(shí)間和他們?cè)谝黄稹?”和第二段中“But is it possible that Catherine’s online friendships could be making her lonely? (但是，Catherine的網(wǎng)絡(luò)友誼可能會(huì)讓她感到孤獨(dú)嗎？)”可知，第一段的目的是為了引發(fā)下文的討論。故選B項(xiàng)。
6．詞句猜測(cè)題。劃線詞句后文“Kids played Scrabble around a table, not words with friends on their phones. (孩子們圍著桌子玩拼字游戲，而不是和朋友在手機(jī)上玩文字游戲。)”說明那時(shí)的孩子們都是當(dāng)面交流，從而推知?jiǎng)澗€詞句“During your parents’ childhoods, connecting with friends usually meant spending time with them in the flesh. (在你父母的童年時(shí)期，與朋友建立聯(lián)系通常意味著與他們共度時(shí)光in the flesh。)”其中劃線短語應(yīng)為“當(dāng)面”的意思。故選C項(xiàng)。
7．推理判斷題。根據(jù)第五段中Katie所說“There’s definitely a positive influence. Kids can stay in constant contact, which means they can share more of their feelings with each other (這肯定會(huì)產(chǎn)生積極的影響。孩子們可以保持持續(xù)的聯(lián)系，這意味著他們可以相互分享更多的感受。)”可知，Katie對(duì)網(wǎng)絡(luò)交流的態(tài)度是積極樂觀的。故選B項(xiàng)。
8．推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中Rosen所說“If we are constantly checking in with our virtual world, we will have little time for our real-world friendships (如果我們不斷地與虛擬世界聯(lián)系，我們將幾乎沒有時(shí)間與現(xiàn)實(shí)世界建立友誼。)”等內(nèi)容可知，Rosen認(rèn)為青少年需要關(guān)注現(xiàn)實(shí)世界中的友誼。故選A項(xiàng)。
9．D 10．C 11．A

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。介紹了劍橋大學(xué)校園開放日的相關(guān)信息。
9．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)July Open Days-6 and 7July 2023部分中的“You can get to know our courses, the colleges and departments, university facilities, the application procedure, student life and finance via(您可以通過網(wǎng)站了解我們的課程、院系、學(xué)校設(shè)施、申請(qǐng)程序、學(xué)生生活和財(cái)務(wù)情況)”可知，在七月開放日可以了解到申請(qǐng)流程。故選D。
10．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Booking information部分第一點(diǎn)“To attend our Open Days you must register in advance.(要參加我們的開放日，您必須提前注冊(cè))”和“Bookings for our September Open Day will open in summer 2023, after the July Open Days.(我們9月開放日的預(yù)訂將在2023年夏季開放，即七月開放日之后)”可知，9月的開放日應(yīng)該是在7月開放日后報(bào)名。故選C。
11．推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段“Sign up on our website to stay updated when bookings open and for details of other opportunities, advice and resources.(在我們的網(wǎng)站上注冊(cè)，以便在開放預(yù)訂時(shí)保持更新，并了解其他機(jī)會(huì)，建議和資源的詳細(xì)信息)”可推知，文章選自學(xué)校網(wǎng)站。故選A。
12．C 13．B 14．D 15．D

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章簡要介紹了根據(jù)一項(xiàng)對(duì)空氣中塑料顆粒的研究，全球范圍內(nèi)的微塑料污染正在急劇增加。
12．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段“The researchers enlarged their modeling work to a global level and this suggested that while roads are also likely to be the main driver of airborne plastics in Europe, South America and Australia, plastic particles blown up from fields may be a much bigger factor in Africa and Asia.( 研究人員將他們的建模工作擴(kuò)大到了全球范圍，這表明，雖然道路也可能是歐洲、南美和澳大利亞空氣中塑料的主要驅(qū)動(dòng)因素，但在非洲和亞洲，從田地里吹出的塑料顆?？赡苁且粋€(gè)更大的因素)”可知，微塑料污染問題，各大洲的主要驅(qū)動(dòng)因素不同，故選C項(xiàng)。
13．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段“The study confirms the global-scale nature of microplastic transport in the atmosphere and does a good job in highlighting highly relevant and concerning possibilities, but more measurement data is needed to get a better idea of the sources.( 這項(xiàng)研究證實(shí)了微塑料在大氣中傳輸?shù)娜蚍秶男再|(zhì)，并很好地突出了高度相關(guān)和令人擔(dān)憂的可能性，但還需要更多的測(cè)量數(shù)據(jù)來更好地了解來源)”可知，研究的下一步是要獲取更多的數(shù)據(jù)了解微塑料污染的來源，故選B項(xiàng)。
14．主旨大意題。根據(jù)文章第一段“Microplastic pollution is increasing dramatically around the globe, according to a study of airborne (空氣傳播的) plastic particles(根據(jù)一項(xiàng)對(duì)空氣中塑料顆粒的研究，全球范圍內(nèi)的微塑料污染正在急劇增加)”、第二段“research suggests that pollution levels will continue to rise rapidly(研究表明，污染水平將繼續(xù)迅速上升)”、第六段“They found that roads were the main factor in the western US, linked to about 85 percent of the microplastics in the air(他們發(fā)現(xiàn)，道路是美國西部的主要因素，與空氣中約85%的微塑料有關(guān))”以及最后一段“The study confirms the global-scale nature of microplastic transport in the atmosphere and does a good job in highlighting highly relevant and concerning possibilities, but more measurement data is needed to get a better idea of the sources.( 這項(xiàng)研究證實(shí)了微塑料在大氣中傳輸?shù)娜蚍秶男再|(zhì)，并很好地突出了高度相關(guān)和令人擔(dān)憂的可能性，但還需要更多的測(cè)量數(shù)據(jù)來更好地了解來源)”可知本文在第一段提出了微塑料污染正在空氣中急劇增加這一話題，后續(xù)段落對(duì)這種現(xiàn)象進(jìn)行了進(jìn)一步分析說明，并指出了未來可能要采取的措施，所以本文的最佳標(biāo)題應(yīng)為微塑料污染正在空氣中急劇增加，故選D項(xiàng)。
15．推開判斷題。根據(jù)文章第一段“Microplastic pollution is increasing dramatically around the globe, according to a study of airborne (空氣傳播的) plastic particles(根據(jù)一項(xiàng)對(duì)空氣中塑料顆粒的研究，全球范圍內(nèi)的微塑料污染正在急劇增加)”以及最后一段“Professor Andreas Stohl of the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Earth Sciences, and not part of the study team, said(維也納大學(xué)地球科學(xué)學(xué)院的Andreas Stohl教授不是研究團(tuán)隊(duì)的一員，他說)”可推理出本文是一篇有關(guān)科學(xué)話題的文章，這篇文章最可能取自報(bào)紙中的“科學(xué)”欄目，故選D項(xiàng)。
16．A 17．B 18．D

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。主要介紹了去柬埔寨游覽的指南。
16．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Arrival at Cambodia部分“To travel to Cambodia, tourists require a visa.(要去柬埔寨旅游，游客需要簽證)”可知，游客需要簽證才能去柬埔寨旅游。故選A。
17．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Tonle Sap部分“Over 300 species of freshwater fish breed in the flooded forests, and the lake supplies half of Cambodia’s entire fish catch.(超過300種淡水魚在被洪水淹沒的森林中繁殖，該湖提供了柬埔寨全部魚類捕撈量的一半)”可知，Tonle Sap的特殊之處在于它有非常豐富的漁業(yè)資源。故選B。
18．推理判斷題。根據(jù)Siem Reap 部分“When it comes to tourist attractions, Siem Reap is all about delicious cuisine, traditional cottages, and a number of fun activities that won’t ruin your holiday.(說到旅游景點(diǎn)，暹粒到處都是美味的美食、傳統(tǒng)的小屋和一些不會(huì)破壞你假期的有趣活動(dòng))”可知，暹粒到處都是美味的美食、傳統(tǒng)的小屋，因此特別關(guān)注住宿的美食博主Jack可能會(huì)推薦暹粒。故選D。
19．B 20．D 21．A 22．C

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要講述了睡眠與人們幫助他人的行為有關(guān)，事實(shí)上，你睡得越好，你就越愿意伸出援手。
19．推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段“Why do we choose to help one another? There are many reasons. You may be a selfless person or lending a hand may be a cultural expectation.(為什么我們選擇互相幫助？原因有很多。你可能是一個(gè)無私的人，或者伸出援助之手可能是一種文化期望。)”可知，第一段提出了我們可能幫助別人的原因，第二段“Now, researchers are raising the possibility that good sleep may be a wonderful ingredient that promotes the alacrity to offer help between human beings.(現(xiàn)在，研究人員正在提高這樣一種可能性，即良好的睡眠可能是促進(jìn)人類之間提供幫助的快捷性的一種奇妙成分。)”指出一項(xiàng)研究表明，良好的睡眠有助于人類去幫助別人，這是文章的主題，由此可推知，第一段的寫作目的是引出文章話題，故選B。
20．詞句猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)劃線單詞下文“Indeed the better sleep you have, the more willing you will be to lend a hand.(事實(shí)上，你睡得越好，你就越愿意伸出援手。)”可知，你睡得越好，你就越愿意伸出援手。換言之，良好的睡眠促使人們樂意去幫助別人，由此可推知，劃線單詞“alacrity”意為“樂意”，與D項(xiàng)“Eagerness.(渴望)”意思相近，故選D。
21．推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段中“They focused on donations during the transition to Daylight Saving Time(DST)in spring each year. During the spring time change, we lose an hour of sleep.(他們研究是重點(diǎn)是在每年春天過渡到夏時(shí)制期間的捐款情況。)”和倒數(shù)第二段中“Interestingly, researchers found a 10% drop in donations in regions that change their clocks. (有趣的是，研究人員發(fā)現(xiàn)，在改變生物鐘的地區(qū)，捐贈(zèng)減少了10% 。)”可推知，用夏時(shí)制的人們可能會(huì)捐贈(zèng)較少。故選A。
22．主旨大意題。通讀全文，尤其是第二段中“Now, researchers are raising the possibility that good sleep may be a wonderful ingredient that promotes the alacrity to offer help between human beings. Indeed the better sleep you have, the more willing you will be to lend a hand.(現(xiàn)在，研究人員正在提高這樣一種可能性，即良好的睡眠可能是促進(jìn)人類之間提供幫助的快捷性的一種奇妙成分。事實(shí)上，你睡得越好，你就越愿意伸出援手。)”可知，文章主要講述了睡眠與人們幫助他人的行為有關(guān)，事實(shí)上，你睡得越好，你就越愿意伸出援手。C項(xiàng)“睡眠影響慷慨”適合做文章標(biāo)題，故選C。
23．C 24．B 25．D 26．D

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章認(rèn)為虎鯊對(duì)于海洋生態(tài)系統(tǒng)的健康至關(guān)重要，解釋了重要的原因，介紹了目前虎鯊數(shù)量急劇減少的現(xiàn)象，以及背后的原因和可能造成的危害，最后呼吁我們支持可持續(xù)的捕撈和減少溫室氣體排放。
23．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中“In the shallows of Shark Bay, Western Australia, seagrass is food for the sea cows, which can weigh as much as 500 kg and eat roughly 40 kg of seagrass a day. Sea cows are a rich source of food for tiger sharks. By keeping the sea cow population controlled, tiger sharks here help the seagrass grow sustainably.（在澳大利亞西部鯊魚灣的淺灘，海牛以海草為食，它們的體重可達(dá)500公斤，每天要吃大約40公斤的海草。海牛是虎鯊豐富的食物來源。通過控制海牛的數(shù)量，虎鯊幫助海草持續(xù)生長。）”可知，虎鯊吃海牛，海牛數(shù)量減少，海草數(shù)量可以增長，從而維持海洋生態(tài)平衡，即虎鯊可以防止海草數(shù)量的減少。故選C。
24．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中“This raised the question: What if they were absent from the Shark Bay — would the seagrass-dominated ecosystem survive?（這就提出了一個(gè)問題：如果鯊魚灣沒有了虎鯊，以海草為主的生態(tài)系統(tǒng)還能生存嗎？）”和第四段中“To find out, researchers led by Rob Nowicki of Florida International University, spent time in Eastern Australia, where shark numbers were lower and sea cows ate seagrass largely undisturbed.（為了找到答案，由佛羅里達(dá)國際大學(xué)的Rob Nowicki領(lǐng)導(dǎo)的研究人員在東澳大利亞度過了一段時(shí)間，那里鯊魚數(shù)量較少，海牛吃海草基本上不受干擾。）”可知，Rob Nowicki的團(tuán)隊(duì)在東澳大利亞研究，是為了回答以海草為主的生態(tài)系統(tǒng)是否可以不依靠虎鯊生存，也就是為了探究虎鯊對(duì)于海洋系統(tǒng)的影響。故選B。
25．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中“When it comes to stimulating shark numbers, there have been movements toward more sustainable fishing, but a large percentage of the industry have not changed their methods, which is a reason why the population of many marine top predators (捕食者) continues to decline.（在刺激鯊魚數(shù)量方面，已經(jīng)有了支持更可持續(xù)捕撈的運(yùn)動(dòng)，但該行業(yè)的很大一部分人沒有改變他們的方法，這就是許多海洋頂級(jí)捕食者數(shù)量持續(xù)下降的原因。）”可知，海洋頂級(jí)捕食者數(shù)量減少的原因主要在于捕魚業(yè)仍在使用不可持續(xù)的捕撈方法。故選D。
26．主旨大意題。通讀全文，并結(jié)合第一段“Despite the bad reputation of sharks, they are crucial to the health of the marine ecosystem and can even help fight climate change.（盡管鯊魚名聲不好，但它們對(duì)海洋生態(tài)系統(tǒng)的健康至關(guān)重要，甚至可以幫助對(duì)抗氣候變化）”可知，文章主要介紹虎鯊對(duì)于海洋生態(tài)系統(tǒng)的健康至關(guān)重要，并呼吁人們支持可持續(xù)的捕撈和減少溫室氣體排放。故選D。
27．D 28．C 29．B 30．A

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了音樂對(duì)人大腦和心理所能夠產(chǎn)生的積極影響。
27．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段“A recent study suggests that preterm (早產(chǎn)的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music.(最近的一項(xiàng)研究表明，早產(chǎn)兒聽音樂時(shí)似乎疼痛更少，吃得更多。)”可知，音樂有助于減輕早產(chǎn)兒的痛苦。故選 D。
28．詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)劃線部分第四段第一句的轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系，以及“Participants were asked to pass some listening tests. Musicians heard the sounds better than non-musicians, and this difference gets clearer with age. This means that a 70-year-old musician hears better than a 50-year-old non-musician, even in a noisy environment.(參與者被要求通過一些聽力測(cè)試。音樂家比非音樂家更能聽到聲音，這種差異隨著年齡的增長而變得更加明顯。這意味著一個(gè)70歲的音樂家比一個(gè)50歲的非音樂家的聽力更好，即使在嘈雜的環(huán)境中。)”可知，劃線詞所在句子的意思為“雖然音樂不能使耳聾消失，但它確實(shí)可以延緩聽力的喪失”，即劃線詞 stave off 意為“延緩”。故選 C。
29．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段“The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety. Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular (心血管的) system.(重要的是，音樂可以幫助人們從心臟病發(fā)作或心臟手術(shù)中恢復(fù)，通過降低血壓，減慢心跳頻率，減少焦慮。聽優(yōu)質(zhì)的音樂能產(chǎn)生積極的情緒，促進(jìn)血液流動(dòng)，擴(kuò)張血管，從而促進(jìn)整個(gè)心血管系統(tǒng)的快速恢復(fù)。)”可知，音樂可以修補(bǔ)一顆破碎的心，是因?yàn)樗鼘?duì)人體系統(tǒng)的工作有積極的影響。故選 B。
30．主旨大意題。通讀全文尤其是第一段“Keep on reading to know all those amazing powers of music.(繼續(xù)往下讀，了解音樂的神奇力量。)”以及后文每段第一句，可知，本文主要說明音樂對(duì)人身體和心理的積極影響。因此，本文的最佳標(biāo)題為 A 選項(xiàng)“How music affects our mind and body(音樂是如何影響我們的身心的)”。故選 A。
31．B 32．A 33．B 34．C

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇記敘文。作者下班回家的途中遇上嚴(yán)重的堵塞，心情沮喪。此時(shí)一輛救護(hù)車從后方駛來，嚴(yán)重堵塞的車流自覺有序地讓出一條通道讓救護(hù)車通過，作者由此感悟到大家的善意，感受到人與人之間的聯(lián)系。
31．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中“Ahead of me is a heavily jammed on-ramp (匝道). I stare at the endless rows of vehicles, depressed.（我前面是一個(gè)嚴(yán)重堵塞的入口匝道。我盯著那一望無際的車輛，心情沮喪。）”可知，作者看到入口匝道的時(shí)候心情是沮喪的，B項(xiàng)“Discouraged（心灰意冷的）”符合題意。故選B。
32．推理判斷題。根據(jù)第五段中“The sound gradually becomes louder, until I can identify it as an ambulance approaching from behind. What do we do? The bridge is packed. There’s no room for us to move.（聲音逐漸變大，直到我能認(rèn)出那是一輛救護(hù)車從后面駛來。我們?cè)撛趺崔k？橋上堵塞了。沒有地方讓我們移動(dòng)。）”可知，當(dāng)救護(hù)車駛近的時(shí)候，因?yàn)闃蛏蠐矶拢髡哒J(rèn)為車輛無法移動(dòng)讓出空間。由此推知，作者認(rèn)為救護(hù)車很難通過，A項(xiàng)符合題意。故選A。
33．詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)第七段中畫線詞后的“I forget my tiredness and hunger. My anxiety is gone.（我忘記了我的疲勞和饑餓。我的焦慮消失了。）”可推知，作者原本以為擁堵的車輛無法為救護(hù)車騰出空間，但是大家井然有序地、快速地讓出了路，讓作者忘記了堵車的種種不愉快。由此推知，作者應(yīng)該是驚奇不已的，B項(xiàng)“Feeling amazed（感到震驚的）”與awestruck意思相近。故選B。
34．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中的“Despite our exhaustion, we collectively decided to help the stranger who needed the time more desperately than we did. We drew on our sympathy and intelligence, requiring no directives.（盡管我們筋疲力盡，我們還是集體決定幫助那個(gè)比我們更需要時(shí)間的陌生人。我們依靠自己的同情和智慧，不需要任何指示。）”可知，作者認(rèn)為救護(hù)車得以通過是因?yàn)榇蠹腋挥型楹椭腔?，愿意幫助救護(hù)車上的陌生人，是人們的善意令奇跡發(fā)生，C項(xiàng)符合題意。故選C。
35．C 36．B 37．D 38．B

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇記敘文。文章介紹了 Collins 創(chuàng)辦了移動(dòng)書店，已經(jīng)駕駛她的書店走遍了美國的30個(gè)州。
35．推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段“A mobile bookstore that brings books around the country is the result. That is the case for Rita Collins, 70, who dreamed of opening a bookstore after retiring. (一個(gè)移動(dòng)書店將圖書帶到全國各地。70歲的Rita Collins就是這樣，她夢(mèng)想退休后開一家書店。)”可推斷，作者在開頭提到移動(dòng)書店的目的是引出本文要講述的故事。故選 C。
36．推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段“Eureka Montana, located just nine miles from the Canadian border, only has a population of 1,517. (蒙大拿州尤里卡距離加拿大邊境只有9英里，人口只有1517人。)”可知，Collins 居住在偏遠(yuǎn)小鎮(zhèn)，人口少，客流量小，市場(chǎng)小，不適合開辦書店。故選 B。
37．主旨大意題。根據(jù)第三段內(nèi)容，特別是第一句“Collins was inspired by Dylans Mobile Bookstore, a traveling bookstore in Wales run by Jeff Towns.(柯林斯的靈感來自迪倫移動(dòng)書店，這是一家由杰夫·唐斯在威爾士經(jīng)營的流動(dòng)書店。)”可知，本段主要講 Collins 受 Jeff Towns 的啟發(fā)創(chuàng)辦移動(dòng)書店。故選 D。
38．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段“In several years, she hopes to pass her traveling bookstore onto another bibliophile (愛書者)who shares the same interest and will keep it on the road. (幾年后，她希望把她的旅行書店傳給另一位有同樣興趣的藏書家，并讓它繼續(xù)經(jīng)營下去。)”可知，Collins的未來計(jì)劃是將移動(dòng)書店移交給熱愛的人，以便其繼續(xù)運(yùn)轉(zhuǎn)。故選B。
39．D 40．C 41．B 42．B

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。根據(jù)世界氣象組織最新發(fā)布的《歐洲氣候狀況》報(bào)告，隨著氣候危機(jī)加劇，歐洲變暖的速度比其他任何地區(qū)都快。
39．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段“The WMO report comes ahead of the UN’s international climate summit in Egypt, and is one in a series of reports over the past several weeks that show how the world is off-track on its climate goals. Not only are countries??missing??the mark on their efforts to reduce planet-warming fossil fuel emissions (排放物), but measurements show temperatures are already skyrocketing.(世界氣象組織的這份報(bào)告是在聯(lián)合國在埃及舉行的國際氣候峰會(huì)之前發(fā)布的，它是過去幾周內(nèi)一系列報(bào)告中的一份，這些報(bào)告表明世界在實(shí)現(xiàn)其氣候目標(biāo)方面偏離了軌道。各國不僅未能在減少導(dǎo)致地球變暖的化石燃料排放方面取得成功，而且測(cè)量結(jié)果顯示，氣溫已經(jīng)在飆升)”可知，根據(jù)世界氣象組織的這份報(bào)告，世界氣候目標(biāo)遠(yuǎn)未達(dá)成。故選D。
40．主旨大意題。根據(jù)第五段內(nèi)容“Year-to-date through July, the number of wildfires in the EU was four times the 15-year average. A deadly, record-breaking heatwave in the UK harmed public health and bent infrastructure (基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施). Exceptional drought troubled the continent this summer, drying up some of the world’s most economically important rivers. And that drought that came on the heels of some of the most destructive floods Europe has ever seen.(今年截至7月，歐盟的野火數(shù)量是15年平均水平的四倍。一場(chǎng)致命的、破紀(jì)錄的熱浪襲擊了英國，損害了公眾健康，破壞了基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施。今年夏天，異常的干旱困擾著歐洲大陸，使世界上一些最重要的經(jīng)濟(jì)河流干涸。干旱緊隨歐洲有史以來最具破壞性的洪水而來)”可知，本段主要講述了歐洲極端天氣的增加。故選C。
41．推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中Buontempo說的話“European society is vulnerable (易受傷害的) to climate variability and change, but Europe is also at the forefront of the international effort to address climate change and to develop innovative solutions to adapt to the new climate Europeans will have to live with(歐洲社會(huì)很容易受到氣候變化和變化的影響，但在應(yīng)對(duì)氣候變化和開發(fā)創(chuàng)新解決方案以適應(yīng)歐洲人將不得不忍受的新氣候方面，歐洲也走在國際努力的前沿)”可推知，Buontempo對(duì)于歐洲應(yīng)對(duì)氣候變化的努力持支持態(tài)度。故選B。
42．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段“Taalas said in his forward that although Europe’s pace on cutting planet-warming emissions has been ‘good,’ their??ambition on this front ‘should be further increased.’(Taalas在他的文章中說，盡管歐洲在減少溫室氣體排放方面的步伐一直‘不錯(cuò)’，但他們?cè)谶@方面的雄心‘應(yīng)該進(jìn)一步加大’)”可知，Taalas認(rèn)為歐洲在減少溫室氣體排放方面應(yīng)該設(shè)置一個(gè)更高的目標(biāo)。故選B。
43．B 44．C 45．D

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文，主要介紹的是SSI高級(jí)冒險(xiǎn)家課程。
43．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第二行的“The AAC starts on every Wednesday and Saturday, lasting 2 days(AAC在每周三和周六開始，持續(xù)2天)”可知，這門課程上課的時(shí)間是星期三，星期四和星期六，星期天，因此你可以從星期六到星期天上這門課，故選B。
44．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)What will you learn?部分的“There are two required dives — Deep and Underwater Navigation — and you choose the other three.(有兩個(gè)必需的潛水—深海和水下導(dǎo)航—你可以選擇其他三個(gè)。)”可知，在課程中你可以學(xué)五種潛水，故選C。
45．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Who should take this course?部分的“Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old are ready to step up and sign up for an Advanced Adventurer course.(12歲以上的開放水域潛水員已經(jīng)準(zhǔn)備好報(bào)名參加高級(jí)冒險(xiǎn)家課程。)”可知，參加SSI高級(jí)冒險(xiǎn)家課程的必要條件是開放水域潛水員證書，故選D。
46．B 47．C 48．D 49．C

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇記敘文。主要介紹了名叫Joe Horan的體育老師受個(gè)人經(jīng)歷啟發(fā)開辦了為男孩們塑造積極男子漢形象的Building Men項(xiàng)目。
46．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第二句第三句“Looking back, Mr. Horan says his program developed from a low point in his life. In 2004 as he went through a hard time, he felt society’s definition of manhood was leading him down the wrong path. ”（回望過去，Mr. Horan說他的項(xiàng)目起步于他人生的低谷。2004年，他經(jīng)歷了一段艱難的時(shí)光，他覺得社會(huì)對(duì)男子氣概的定義正把他引向錯(cuò)誤的道路。）及第五句“A desire became planted in my heart, that is, to find healing from the unhealthy messages I believed about manhood”（一種強(qiáng)烈的想法在我心里扎根，那就是從我認(rèn)為的關(guān)于男子漢氣概的不健康信息中找到治愈的方法。）可知，他個(gè)人經(jīng)歷促使他創(chuàng)建了該項(xiàng)目。故選B項(xiàng)。
47．詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)第二段第一句“Despite limited resources and funding, Building Men began at one middle school in the district in 2006.”（盡管資源有限，資金緊張，Building Men項(xiàng)目2006年在該區(qū)一所中學(xué)正式啟動(dòng)。）可知，最初該項(xiàng)目資金緊張，故而“budget”（預(yù)算）也會(huì)緊張。故shoestring應(yīng)表示“緊張的”。故選C項(xiàng)。
48．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段最后兩句“He said he learned to see the bigger picture, rather than living in the moment. He also came to realize his actions affect others, and now he factors that into his decisions”（他說他學(xué)會(huì)了看到大局，而不是活在當(dāng)下。他也開始意識(shí)到他的行為會(huì)影響他人，現(xiàn)在他做決定的時(shí)候也會(huì)考慮到這一點(diǎn)。）可知，Shateek Nelson學(xué)到了在做決定時(shí)要多考慮他人的福祉。故選D項(xiàng)。
49．主旨大意題。根據(jù)第一段第一句“Joe Horan, a physical education teacher, has started the program Building Men to create a positive vision of manhood not just for himself, but also for the boys he teaches. ”（Joe Horan是一名體育老師，創(chuàng)辦了Building Men項(xiàng)目，旨在為他自己及他教的男孩們塑造一種積極的男子漢形象。）并結(jié)合下文對(duì)Joe Horan的經(jīng)歷及該項(xiàng)目的描述可知，文章主要介紹了以塑造積極男子漢形象為目標(biāo)的Building Men項(xiàng)目。故選C項(xiàng)。
50．C 51．D 52．A

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了可以在亞馬遜上購買的幾個(gè)詩歌。
50．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Seeds from a Birch Tree —by Clark Strand部分下的“Its message was simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons—seventeen syllables at a time. (它傳達(dá)的信息很簡單: Haiku教會(huì)我們通過順應(yīng)季節(jié)回歸自然——一次十七個(gè)音節(jié)。)”和“Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $26.80, Paperback $16.95(Kindle售價(jià)9.99美元，精裝版26.80美元，平裝版16.95美元)”可知，如果你要買一本精裝版的Haiku，你會(huì)付26.8美元，故選C。
51．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)A Poem for Every Day—by Allie Esiri部分中的“This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates—funny for April Fool’s Day, festive for Christmas.(這本有聲書收錄了366首詩歌，這些詩歌都與關(guān)鍵日期的事件有關(guān)——愚人節(jié)和圣誕節(jié)都很有趣。)”可知，A Poem for Every Day專注于節(jié)日慶祝，故選D。
52．推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段“There are a large number of poetry collections on Amazon. More information, please click here.(亞馬遜上有大量的詩歌收藏，更多信息請(qǐng)點(diǎn)擊這里。)”可知，本文可能選自一個(gè)網(wǎng)站，故選A。
53．B 54．A 55．A

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了冬季數(shù)學(xué)競(jìng)賽俱樂部的課程安排，項(xiàng)目費(fèi)用，退費(fèi)政策等具體情況。
53．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Contest Courses”中第一句“Contest Courses are designed to cover contest questions and problem-solving strategies.”（競(jìng)賽課程旨在涵蓋競(jìng)賽問題和解決問題的策略等方面。）可知，競(jìng)賽課程關(guān)注的是解決問題的策略。故選B項(xiàng)。
54．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Program Fees and Financial Support”中“If you are unable to pay for the full program because you have been financially affected, please apply for a scholarship.”（如果你因?yàn)橘Y金的影響無法支付整個(gè)項(xiàng)目的費(fèi)用，可以申請(qǐng)獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。）可知，資金短缺的學(xué)生可以申請(qǐng)獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。故選A項(xiàng)。
55．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Program Fees and Financial Support”中“Online Grades 1-8 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $225”（1到8年級(jí)在線競(jìng)賽俱樂部及強(qiáng)化課程費(fèi)用為225美元。）及“Refund Policy”中“There is a $50 administrative fee for cancellation requests. Cancellations made 48hours before the first class will receive a full refund minus the administrative fee. ”（對(duì)于取消請(qǐng)求，會(huì)收取50美元的管理費(fèi)。在第一節(jié)課前48小時(shí)取消預(yù)訂將獲得扣除管理費(fèi)之后的全額退款。）可知，一位6年級(jí)的學(xué)生提前三天取消課程會(huì)扣除50美元的管理費(fèi)，他將退回175美元。故選A項(xiàng)。
56．A 57．B 58．C 59．C

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述的是作者對(duì)于度假的看法，作者曾經(jīng)也不想度假，但是后來的經(jīng)歷改變了作者的看法。
56．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第一段“Recently, there was a slight growth in the travel industry in the UK after lockdowns. “I think what pandemic(流行病)has done,” said the boss of a travel company, “ is remind people what it’s like when you don’t travel.”(最近，英國旅游業(yè)在封鎖后略有增長?！拔艺J(rèn)為流行病所做的就是提醒人們不旅行是什么樣子?！币患衣糜喂镜睦习逭f。)”可知，人們?cè)谟捎谝咔榉怄i后最終意識(shí)到了旅游的重要性。故選A。
57．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第三段“For me, a holiday needs only a few things: a drawer to put my phone in, a couple of good books, and a chance to hang out with my family.(對(duì)我來說，假期只需要幾樣?xùn)|西：一個(gè)放手機(jī)的抽屜，幾本好書，和家人出去玩的機(jī)會(huì)。)”可知，作者認(rèn)為假期只需要有和家人一起的機(jī)會(huì)就可以。故選B。
58．主旨大意題。根據(jù)文章第四段內(nèi)容“In my twenties, when I was almost constantly in a state of anxiety, I never went on holiday. I was scared of flying, scared of my boss noticing how much nicer life was without me in the office. I thought not going on holiday made me a harder worker, when actually it just made me a more tired one. Then, a boss pulled me aside to tell me that he wasn’t going to thank me for not taking my holidays. I then booked a cheap beach holiday with a friend, and was genuinely amazed to find I felt much better for it.(在我20多歲的時(shí)候，當(dāng)時(shí)我?guī)缀蹩偸翘幱诮箲]的狀態(tài)，我從來沒有去度假。我害怕坐飛機(jī)，害怕老板注意到我不在辦公室生活會(huì)好得多。我原以為不去度假會(huì)讓我更努力工作，但實(shí)際上不度假只會(huì)讓我更累。然后，一位老板把我拉到一邊，告訴我他不會(huì)因?yàn)槲也恍菁俣兄x我。然后我和一個(gè)朋友訂了一個(gè)便宜的海灘度假，我真的很驚訝地發(fā)現(xiàn)我感覺好多了。)”可知，第四段主要講述了作者對(duì)于度假的態(tài)度的改變。故選C。
59．推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章最后一段“So now, I make sure I always have a holiday booked- even if said holiday is only a weekend staying with my sister. A change is as beneficial as a rest, said Winston Churchill- both at the same time is, in my view, even better.(所以現(xiàn)在，我確保我總是有一個(gè)假期預(yù)訂-即使說的假期只是一個(gè)周末和我妹妹呆在一起。溫斯頓·丘吉爾說過，改變和休息一樣有益——在我看來，兩者同時(shí)進(jìn)行更好。)”可知，作者引用丘吉爾的話是為了支持自己的觀點(diǎn)，也就是——改變和休息同時(shí)進(jìn)行會(huì)更好。故選C。
60．D 61．A 62．B 63．D

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章講述了一項(xiàng)研究表明，在開放式辦公室工作時(shí)，員工并不像你想象的那樣合作，反而為了保護(hù)隱私，他們互動(dòng)減少，更多使用電子郵件交流。
60．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第二段“Two researchers from Harvard Business School and Harvard University wanted to test whether removing walls at a real-world workplace really increases interactions between co-workers. “To our knowledge, no prior study has directly measured the effect on actual interaction that results from removing walls to create an open office environment,” Ethan S. Bernstein and Stephen Turban write in the paper. To that end, they approached two multinational companies that were re-organizing their office spaces at the global headquarters, and enlisted small groups of employees for two studies. (哈佛商學(xué)院和哈佛大學(xué)的兩名研究人員想測(cè)試在現(xiàn)實(shí)世界的工作場(chǎng)所拆除墻壁是否真的會(huì)增加同事之間的互動(dòng)。Ethan S. Bernstein和Stephen Turban在論文中寫道：“據(jù)我們所知，之前沒有任何研究直接衡量拆除墻壁以創(chuàng)造開放的辦公環(huán)境對(duì)實(shí)際互動(dòng)的影響?！睘榇?，他們聯(lián)系了兩家正在全球總部重新組織辦公場(chǎng)所的跨國公司，并招募了一小群員工進(jìn)行兩項(xiàng)研究)”可知，為了做研究，研究人員聯(lián)系這兩家跨國公司，讓這兩家跨國公司通過打破空間邊界（即拆除墻壁）來重新設(shè)計(jì)辦公室。故選D項(xiàng)。
61．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由倒數(shù)第二段中的“So, instead of spending more time cooperating with co-workers in the new space where everyone could see them, people got their heads down and tried to preserve their privacy any way they could. According to these results, it appears that being forced into a more open-plan environment can make people switch from chatting to others in person to sending an email or using instant messaging instead. (因此，人們沒有花更多的時(shí)間在每個(gè)人都能看到的新空間里與同事合作，而是低下頭，盡可能保護(hù)自己的隱私。根據(jù)這些結(jié)果，似乎被迫進(jìn)入一個(gè)更開放的環(huán)境會(huì)讓人們從親自與他人聊天轉(zhuǎn)向發(fā)送電子郵件或使用即時(shí)消息)”可知，員工更喜歡在開放式辦公場(chǎng)所發(fā)電子郵件或即時(shí)消息，是因?yàn)樗麄兿虢档碗[私泄露的風(fēng)險(xiǎn)。故選A項(xiàng)。
62．推理判斷題。由最后一段中的““That can have important consequences for how — and how productively — work gets done,” the researchers conclude. (研究人員總結(jié)道：“這可能會(huì)對(duì)工作的完成方式和效率產(chǎn)生重要影響?！?”可知，研究人員認(rèn)為他們的研究結(jié)果具有實(shí)用價(jià)值。故選B項(xiàng)。
63．主旨大意題。由第一段“For the first time, scientists have measured what actually happens with face-to-face interactions when employees start to work at an open-plan office, and their results show these modern workspaces are not as cooperative as you’d think. (科學(xué)家們首次測(cè)量了當(dāng)員工開始在開放式辦公室工作時(shí)，面對(duì)面的互動(dòng)會(huì)發(fā)生什么，他們的研究結(jié)果表明，這些現(xiàn)代工作場(chǎng)所并不像你想象的那樣合作)”，第四段中的“Across both experiments, employees’ social interactions in person decreased by a crazy 70 percent, while emails saw an uptick by roughly 20 to 50 percent. (在這兩項(xiàng)實(shí)驗(yàn)中，員工面對(duì)面的社交互動(dòng)減少了70%，而電子郵件則增加了約20%至50%)”和全文可知，文章講述了一項(xiàng)研究表明，在開放式辦公室工作時(shí)，員工并不像你想象的那樣合作，反而為了保護(hù)隱私，他們互動(dòng)減少，更多使用電子郵件交流，D項(xiàng)“開放式辦公室不能促進(jìn)同事之間的合作”符合文意。故選D項(xiàng)。
64．C 65．D 66．C 67．B

【導(dǎo)語】本文是說明文。文章開頭以一個(gè)孩子玩游戲的背景，提出了玩游戲?qū)⒆映砷L的種種好處，并用了一些實(shí)驗(yàn)證明了這些觀點(diǎn)，最后建議人們不要忽視玩游戲的好處并且給孩子時(shí)間去玩。
64．推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段“Six-year-old Alice is building a magical kingdom brick by brick, imagining fairy-tale castles and fire-breathing dragons. This fantasy is helping her take first steps towards creativity. Minutes later, when she is playing board games with her brother, she's learning to follow rules and take turns with a partner. Although she isn't aware of it, this will play an important role in her adult life.(六歲的愛麗絲正在一磚一瓦地建造一個(gè)神奇的王國，想象著童話中的城堡和噴火龍。這種幻想幫助她邁出了創(chuàng)造的第一步。幾分鐘后，當(dāng)她和弟弟玩桌游時(shí)，她學(xué)會(huì)了遵守規(guī)則，和一個(gè)伙伴輪流玩。雖然她沒有意識(shí)到這一點(diǎn)，但這將在她的成年生活中發(fā)揮重要作用)”可知，第一段目的是為了呈現(xiàn)豐富多樣的游戲的重要性。故選C。
65．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段“Outdoor play is restricted by parents' perceptions of risk to do with traffic, as well as their increased wish to protect their children from being the victims of crime, and by their emphasis on ‘earlier is better’ which is leading to greater competition in academic learning and schools.(由于家長們對(duì)交通風(fēng)險(xiǎn)的認(rèn)知，以及他們?cè)絹碓较ＭＷo(hù)孩子不成為犯罪的受害者，以及他們強(qiáng)調(diào)“越早越好”，戶外玩耍受到了限制，這導(dǎo)致了學(xué)術(shù)學(xué)習(xí)和學(xué)校競(jìng)爭的加劇)”可知，戶外活動(dòng)的減少可能是因?yàn)楦改柑崆爸匾晫W(xué)術(shù)學(xué)習(xí)。故選D。
66．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段“Whitebread’s recent research has involved developing a play-based approach to supporting children's writing. “Many primary school children find writing difficult, but we have shown that a playful stimulus (激勵(lì)因素) was far more effective than an instructional one. Children can write longer and better-structured stories when they first play with dolls representing characters in the story.(懷特布萊特最近的研究涉及開發(fā)一種基于游戲的方法來支持兒童寫作。“許多小學(xué)生覺得寫作很難，但我們已經(jīng)證明，好玩的刺激遠(yuǎn)比教學(xué)更有效。當(dāng)孩子們第一次玩代表故事人物的玩偶時(shí)，他們就能寫出更長、結(jié)構(gòu)更好的故事?！?”可知，懷特布萊特博士最近的研究發(fā)現(xiàn)當(dāng)學(xué)生把學(xué)習(xí)和娛樂結(jié)合起來時(shí)，他們的作文寫得更好。故選C。
67．推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段“Somehow the importance of play has been lost in recent decades. It’s regarded as something insignificant, or even as something negative that contrasts with “work”. Let’s not lose sight of its benefits, and the fundamental contributions it makes to human achievements in the arts, sciences and technology. Let’s make sure children have a rich diet of play experiences.(在最近的幾十年里，玩耍的重要性不知怎的被忽視了。它被認(rèn)為是一些無關(guān)緊要的東西，甚至被認(rèn)為是與學(xué)習(xí)相反的消極的東西。讓我們不要忽視它的好處，以及它對(duì)人類藝術(shù)、科學(xué)和技術(shù)成就的根本貢獻(xiàn)。讓我們確保孩子們擁有豐富的游戲體驗(yàn))”可知，作者對(duì)當(dāng)前人們對(duì)小孩玩耍的意識(shí)是擔(dān)憂的。故選B。
68．D 69．A 70．A 71．C

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了人工智能ChatGPT，介紹了其特點(diǎn)、存在的問題以及人們對(duì)ChatGPT的看法。
68．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中“Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies.(它對(duì)用戶問題提供深入解答的能力甚至引起了知名科技公司的注意)”以及第二段中“The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense.(這個(gè)智能機(jī)器人能理解用戶所說或鍵入的內(nèi)容，然后以合理的方式做出回應(yīng))”可知，ChatGPT的獨(dú)特之處是它可以參與有意義的對(duì)話。故選D。
69．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段“The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic.(這個(gè)智能機(jī)器人能理解用戶所說或鍵入的內(nèi)容，然后以合理的方式做出回應(yīng)。它的大量知識(shí)來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)和存檔書籍。它由人類進(jìn)一步訓(xùn)練。這使得ChatGPT成為研究幾乎任何主題的有用工具)”可知，信息處理能力使ChatGPT有助于研究各種主題。故選A。
70．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段“ChatGPT cannot think on its own. It depends on the information that it has been trained on. As a result, the AI tool works well for things that have accurate data available. However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds. Also, ChatGPT has only been trained with information till 2021.(ChatGPT不能獨(dú)立思考。這取決于它所接受的訓(xùn)練信息。因此，人工智能工具可以很好地處理有準(zhǔn)確數(shù)據(jù)的事情。然而，當(dāng)不確定時(shí)，ChatGPT可能會(huì)變得有創(chuàng)意，并給出不正確的回答。OpenAI提醒用戶，無論這些信息聽起來多么符合邏輯，都要檢查。此外，ChatGPT的信息培訓(xùn)只進(jìn)行到2021年)”可知，ChatGPT用戶在使用時(shí)必須謹(jǐn)慎因?yàn)镃hatGPT本身無法思考。故選A。
71．推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段“ChatGPT cannot think on its own.(ChatGPT不能獨(dú)立思考)”；第五段“Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. (專家認(rèn)為ChatGPT在解決現(xiàn)實(shí)問題方面具有無限潛力)”以及最后一段“However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. (然而，教育工作者對(duì)ChatGPT的反應(yīng)不一)”可推知，作者主要列舉了其他人對(duì)ChatGPT的看法，沒有提到自己對(duì)ChatGPT的態(tài)度，故對(duì)ChatGPT是客觀態(tài)度。故選C。
72．B 73．C 74．A 75．D

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇記敘文，文章主要講述一位英國女性Mantri用算盤幫助不擅長數(shù)學(xué)的兒子取得進(jìn)步的故事。
72．細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中“After noticing this, she started employing an abacus (算盤) to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.(注意到這一點(diǎn)后，她開始用算盤來幫助兒子直觀地理解數(shù)學(xué))”及第二段中“In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers(在短短6天里，他開始在算盤方面取得進(jìn)步，并成為了數(shù)字方面的能手)”可知，Dhruv五年級(jí)時(shí)在算術(shù)方面很吃力，他的媽媽用算盤來幫助他直觀地理解數(shù)學(xué)，他取得了很大進(jìn)步，由此可知一開始Dhruv在學(xué)習(xí)算術(shù)方面有困難是因?yàn)樗麤]有找到合適的方法。故選B。
73．詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)畫線詞前“In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus(在短短6天里，他開始在算盤方面取得進(jìn)步)”及后面“with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help(甚至他同學(xué)的父母都向他求助)”可知，此處指Dhruv在使用算盤后成為了數(shù)字方面的能手，whizz意為“優(yōu)秀的，出色的”。故選C。
74．推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段“IT specialist Dr. Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations into the trillions and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game. “It becomes a playing tool for younger children, for it feels like a game. I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them.” She added.( IT專家Mantri博士說，簡單的算盤可以用來計(jì)算萬億，孩子們喜歡學(xué)習(xí)它，因?yàn)樗拖褚粋€(gè)游戲?！畬?duì)于年幼的孩子來說，它變成了一個(gè)游戲工具，因?yàn)樗杏X像一個(gè)游戲。我認(rèn)為成功的原因在于孩子們可以觸摸和感覺算盤，并將其形象化?！a(bǔ)充道)”可知，孩子喜歡用算盤學(xué)習(xí)是因?yàn)樗拖褚粋€(gè)游戲，對(duì)孩子來說有吸引力。故選A。
75．推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中“I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.(我認(rèn)為我的老師當(dāng)時(shí)不會(huì)想到我會(huì)從事數(shù)據(jù)科學(xué)的職業(yè))”可知，Dhruv的職業(yè)選擇超出了老師的預(yù)期。故選D。

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