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（英语）英语阅读理解练习题含答案及解析

一、高中英语阅读理解
1．阅读理解

A new study has shown how computers and robots powered by artificial intelligence can read
human eye movements to

The eyes, they say, are the windows to the soul. And if that is true, computers and robots
powered by sophisticated(复杂的)artificial intelligence algorithms(算法)may soon have the
ability to peer into your soul. That is the result of a new study on the connection between eye
movements and personality, conducted by neuroscience researchers based at the University of
South Australia and Published in the scientific Journal Frontiers in Neuroscience.

movements during an everyday task predict aspects of our personality,wrote the
researchers, led by University of South Australia neuroscientist Tobias Loetscher, whose team
follows 42 study subjects around the university campus recording their eye movements, then
determines their personality traits(特点)with questionnairesfor determining
personality type, according to a summary of the study published by the site Science Daily.

The researchers fed the data into their Al algorithms and found that computers running the
algorithms were able to record human eye movements and immediately determine a person's
major personality traits, such as extraversion(外向)，agreeableness,
conscientiousness, as well as perceptual(感知的)curiosity

new findings could improve the way human beings interact with their computers and
other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural and realistic social interactions
with machines,


are not socially aware so they cannot adapt to non-verbal information,Loetscher said in a
statement quoted by Indian Express. This research provides opportunities to develop robots and
computers so that they can become more natural, and better at interpreting human social
signals.

The study revealed previously undiscovered relations between specific personality
characteristics and specific eye movement tendencies, according to a summary in Britain's Daily
Mail newspaper.

（1）What do the underlined words

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n about

（2）How did the researchers conduct the research?

was carried out in a lab.

B.42 subjects' eye movements were recorded.

students' daily movements were tracked.

subjects' personalities were determined by computer.

（3）According to Tobias Loetscher, what can we know?

and computers are socially conscious.

care less about improved, personalized services.

's robots and computers can accustom to non-verbal information.

discovery will improve the interaction between human beings and machines.

（4）What can be a suitable title for the text?

Personality Traits

Human Eye Movements Are

Personalities by Eye Movements.

Humans and Machines Interact

【答案】 （1）A

（2）B

（3）D

（4）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文， 一项新的研究表明，由人工智能驱动的计算机和机
器人可以通过阅读人类的眼球运动来“解读”人类的性 格。

（1）考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的“The eyes, they say, are the windows to the soul.”人们
说眼睛是心灵的窗户。可知，划线 词组所在句的句意为“如果这是真的，由复杂的人工智能
算法驱动的计算机和机器人可能很快就能探究你 的灵魂。”故选A。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“whose team follows 42 study subjects around the
university campus recording their eye movements, then determines their personality traits（特
点）with established questionnaires该研究小组 在大学
校园内对42名研究对象进行了观察，记录他们的眼球运动，然后用“成熟的问题”来确定他们的性格特征）可知，研究人员通过记录42名研究对象的眼球运动来进行这项研究的。故
选B。< br>
（3）考查细节理解。根据第六段中的“The new findings could improve the way human beings
interact with their computers and other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural
and realistic social interactions with machines”这项新发现可 能会改善人类与电脑和其他高科
技设备，甚至是机器人的互动方式，从而使人类与机器进行更自然、更现 实的社会互动成
为可能）可知，这一发现将改善人类和机器之间的互动。故选D。

（4）考查主旨大意。纵观全文可知，本文介绍了一项新的研究发现——由人工智能驱动的
计算机和机器 人可以通过阅读人类的眼球运动来“解读”人类的性格。故选C。

【点评】本题考点涉及细 节理解，词义猜测和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅
读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上， 进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推
理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。


2．阅读理解

The Hunan Satellite TV(HNTV) show are we going, Dad?is a big hit. Many famous
stars brought their children to a strange village alone, and they had to spend 72 hours with their
children there. The program fully showed us a modern version of the

As the young parents today are too busy to take care of their children, this new form of
the wayplayed by nanny Daddy and cute kids triggered(触发)a lot of people's emotional
resonance(共鸣). Both the kids and their parents will find that their hearts are being drawn closer.
But this kind of feeling has just proved that there is a big spiritual barrier between the modern
parents and children.

The TV shows like
and kidsare becoming more and more popular. All of these show the new parents'
confusion in children's education and the appeal for the balance between career and family.

In real life, on the one hand the young parents feel helpless because they are too busy to
accompany their children under the pressures of work and life; on the other hand they continue
to do so. The data collected by HNTV shows that nearly two-thirds of their audience are female,
among whom 36% are aged from 25 to can imagine such a scene that one evening a young
mother is watching the show with her young children, while her husband is still at work or
trapped in socializing, or maybe is just playing computer games in the bedroom. The story of a
child without the company of father is still going on. In fact, it is sometimes the same to mothers.
In a modern family, it is often the old who take the responsibility of raising a child. The
participation of mother in the children's education is also very low.

It is just this kind of confusion where the parents have gone in the modern family education,
and where the parents will guide their children to go that ，Dad?
If a child wants to grow up healthily and safely into a modern citizen with independent
personality and free spirit, it is very important for him or her to follow the parents who serve as
their first teacher. Maybe this is the real reason why such kind of TV programs could get hot. The
truth is that children will go where their parents go; and society will go where the children go.

（1）In raising a child in modern society, parents should ________.

computer games with their children

their children at home to avoid socializing

e well between family and career

down the barrier between children and teachers

（2）Which of the following can be inferred in the passage?

s shouldn't entirely leave the education of children to the old.

B.36% of the audience of the program are female aged from 25-34.

program shows us the confusion where the parents and children will go to play.

a modern family it is often mothers who are responsible for raising a child.

（3）Which one is the best title of the passage?

ion Behind “Where are we going, dad?”

Education is Important

Daddy and Cute Kids

problems in Modern Children's Education

（4）What attitude towards modern family education does the author express in the second
paragraph?

.

d.

stic.

erent.

【答案】 （1）C

（2）A

（3）A

（4）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，通过讲述热门节目“爸爸去哪 儿”展示了现代家庭教
育中存在的问题。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“All of these show the new parents' confusion in
children's education and the appeal for the balance between career and family.”可知父母必须处
理好事业与家庭之间的冲突，故选C。

（2）考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“In a modern family, it is often the old who take the
responsibility of raising a child.”可知父母把养育孩子的责任交给了自己的父母，也就是爷爷
奶奶，故选A。

（3）考查主旨大意。本文讲述爸爸去哪儿，这个电视节目取得了巨大的成功，得到大家
的关 注，从而如何教育孩子也就成为当前重要的话题，故选A。

（4）考查推理判断。第二段提 到孩子很难养，辣妈，潮童，这些流行词汇，所有的这些
节目反应家长在平衡家庭与事业之间的矛盾，故 作者的态度是很担忧的，所以选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意 三个题型的考查，是一篇教育类阅
读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系 ，进行分析，推
理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。


3．阅读理解

The United States is home to 562 recognized American Indian Nations each with its own
language.

Yet the number of native. Americans with the ability to speak their tribe's language has
decreased over the past century.

Now, Indian Nations are trying different ways to expand the number of native speakers, and
increase interest in their communities to learn tribal languages.

Since the late 1800s many American Indian children have attended boarding schools. At that
time, Indian children were required to attend schools by law, and the government forced Indian
families to send their children to such schools.

The children were separated from their families. and given English name The teachers often
taught native American students in English, instead of the language of their parents. They were
told they needed to learn English in order to get a job, earn money and buy a house or nice
things.

However, fearing a loss of history and culture, the Indian Nations are experimenting with new
ways to increase the language ability of tribal members.

At least one organization is turning to modern technology---The Sealaska Heritage Institute, a

nonprofit group, has developed two apps for speakers of the Tlingit language.

The Tlingitapp serves as a reference for important language topics such as
conversation phrases, number, and letters.

The Tlingit tribe has about 10, 000 members. They live mainly in southeastern Alaska. But as of
2013, the tribe had only 125 native speakers left. in addition, very few young people are able to
speak Tlingit.

Currently there are two apps, called Tlingitand Language GamesThe

tribal alphabet, as well as a basic list of the words included. With the
app, users are given a choice of different places of environments, like a house, forest or ocean.

（1）What is the problem the native Americans are facing now?

number of native Americans has been increasing.

and fewer native Americans speak their own language.

native language has been extinct.

's hard to increase the interest of hearing native languages.

（2）What will be the result if more and more native Americans only speak English?

will get better jobs and higher pay.

will teach their own children to speak English.

will lose their history and culture.

will get along well with the government.

（3）What can we know about Tlingit?

can help the native people know some language topics.

can help the: native people earn money and buy a. house or nice things

is a very popular app among the native speakers

is a native language spoken by fewer than 200 people.

（4）What is the main idea of the passage?

an Indian tribes' efforts to increase native speakers.

s for the disappearance of some American Indian languages.

to help the native tribes lead a traditional life.

popularity of the language learning apps.

【答案】 （1）B

（2）C

（3）D

（4）A

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文， 美国的印第安人正在使用新的方法来增加本族语言
的使用，否则，他们的本族语言将面临严重的危机。< br>
（1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“Yet the number of native. Americans with the ability to
speak their tribe's language has decreased over the past century. ”但是能说他们本族语言的本
地美国人的数量在过去的一个世纪中已将减少。可知， 会说本族语的美国土著的人数在过
去的一个多世纪中已经减少了，故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第六段中的“However, fearing a loss of history and culture, the

Indian Nations are experimenting with new ways to increase the language ability of tribal
members.”然而，害怕失去自己的 历史和文化，许多印第安部落尝试新的方法来提升族人
的本族语使用能力。可知，如果越来越多的族人只 说英语，他们将会失去自己的历史和文
化。故选C。

（3）考查细节理解。根据第九段中的“The Tlingit tribe has about 10, 000 members. They live
mainly in southeastern Alaska. But as of 2013, the tribe had only 125 native speakers left.”特林吉
特部落有大约一万人。他们主要居住在阿拉斯加 东南部。但是就2013年的统计，这个部落
只有125人可以说自己民族的语言，可知，现在仅仅有不 到两百人可以说这种语言了，故
选D。

（4）考查主旨大意。本文前六段描述了美 国印第安人在民族语言方面面临的处境以及这
一处境引起的担忧，最后四段提出了针对这一问题的解决方 案：美国的印第安人正在使用
新的方法（app）来增加本族语使用人数。选项A中efforts能凸 显人们这一问题的担心及
在努力寻求解决方案方面所做的努力。故选A。

【点评】 本题考点涉及细节理解和主旨大意两个题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，考生需
要准确捕捉细节信息，同 时根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行概括和归纳，从而选出正确答
案。


4．阅读理解

Norman Garmezy, a development psychologist at the University of Minnesota, met thousands
of children in his four decades of research. A nine-year-old boy in particular stuck with him. He
has an alcoholic mother and an absent father. But each day he would walk in to school with a
smile on his face. He wanted to make sure that
know his mother's incompetence.” The boy exhibited a quality Garmezy identified as “resilience”.

Resilience presents a challenge for psychologists. People who are lucky enough to never
experience any sort of adversity (逆境) won't know how resilient they are. It's only when they're
faced with obstacles, stress, and other environmental threats that resilience, or the lack of it,
comes out. Some give in and some conquer.

Garmezy's work opened the door to the study of the elements that could enable an individual's
success despite the challenges they faced. His research indicated that some elements had to do
with luck, but quite large set of elements was psychological, and had to do with how the children
responded to the environment. The resilient children had what psychologists call an “internal
lens of control(内控点)”. They believed that they, and not their circumstances, affected their
achievements. The resilient children saw themselves as the arrangers of their own fates.

Ceorge Bonanno has been studying resilience for years at Columbia University's Teachers
College. He found that some people are far better than others at dealing with adversity. This
difference might come from perception(认知) whether they think of an event as traumatic(创伤),
or as an opportunity to learn and grow. “Stressful” or “traumatic” events themselves don't have
much predictive power when it comes to life outcomes.
does not predict later functioning,” Bonanno said. only predictive if there's a negative
response.” In other words, living through adversity doesn't guarantee that you'll suffer going

forward.

The good news is that positive perception can be taught.
easily hurt by how we think about things,Bonanno said. In research at Columbia, the
neuroscientist Kevin Ochsner has shown that teaching people to think of adversity in different
ways--to reframe it in positive terms when the initial response is negative, or in a less emotional
way when the initial response is emotionally “hot”---changes how they experience and react to
the adversity.

（1）According to the passage, resilience is an individual's ability________.

A. to think critically B. to decide one's own fate

C. to live a better life D. to recover from adversity

（2）What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. The psychologists B. The resilient children

C. Positive elements D. Internal locus of control

（3）According to Paragraph 4, we can learn that____________.

A. your positive perception may turn adversity around B. stressful events are more
predictive than delightful events

C. experiencing adversity predicts that you will go on suffering D. a negative response
doesn't guarantee you will suffer all the time

（4）What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?

A. To teach people how to be resilient B. To encourage people to live through adversity

C. To indicate people's perception varies from each other D. To compare different research
findings about resilience

【答案】 （1）D

（2）B

（3）A

（4）A

【解析】【分析】这是一篇介绍说明类文章。文章介绍了一种品质： 韧性（resilience）。
文章介绍了什么是韧性，韧性的作用，如何培养韧性等内容。

（1）推理判断题。由第二段中的“People who are lucky enough to never experience any sort
of adversity (逆境) won't know how resilient they are. It's only when they're faced with obstacles,
stress, and other environmental threats that resilience, or the lack of it, comes out. Some give in
and some conquer”可知，那些没有经历过逆境的人不会知道自己有多大的韧性。只有当他
们面 对障碍，压力等逆境时，他们才能知道自己的韧性有多大。有的人向逆境屈服，有的
人成功度过了逆境。 由此可知，那些成功度过逆境的人属于非常有韧性的人。韧性应该指
克服逆境的能力。故答案选D。
（2）词义猜测题。由第三段中的“The resilient children had what psychologists call an
“internal lens of control(内控点)”. They believed that they, and not their circumstances, affected
their achievements. The resilient children saw themselves as the arrangers of their own fates.”可< br>知，那些有韧性的孩子拥有所谓的“内控点”。他们认为他们影响了自己的成就，而不是他
们所处 的环境影响了他们的成就。这些有韧性的孩子将自己看作是自己命运的主宰者。由

此可知 ，they指的就是the resilient children。故答案选B。

（3）推理判断题。由第四段中的“He found that some people are far better than others at
dealing with adversity. This difference might come from perception(认知) whether they think of
an event as traumatic(创伤), or as an opportunity to learn and grow.”可知，一些人比另一些人
更擅长处理逆境。这种差别来自他们的认知。如果他们将 逆境当做是学习和成长的机会，
对此做出积极的反应，那么，他们就能很好的处理逆境。反之，如果他们 做出消极的反
应，那么，他们就不能很好的来处理逆境。由此可以推知，积极的认知可以改变逆境，使< br>情况朝着好的方向发展。故答案选A。

（4）写作意图题。文章第一段以例子提出“r esilience”这个话题。第二段解释了什么是
resilience，第三和第四段以Garm ezy的研究说明，当面对逆境的时候，韧性可以帮助我们
扭转逆境，关键在于要有积极的认知。第五段 强调，积极的认知是可以学习的。故这篇文
章的写作意图就是告诉读者如何使自己有韧性：用积极的态度 去对待逆境。故答案选A。

【点评】阅读理解写作意图、态度解题技巧：根据文体类别推断写作目的（1）写作目的
（to entertain readers）常见于故事类的文章。（2）写作目的（to persuade readers）常见
于广告类的文章。在这样的文章中，作者或是要推销一种产品﹑一种服务（to sell a product
or a service），或是要通过对旅游景点﹑报刊杂志﹑影 片﹑电视节目等的介绍来达到他的
写作目的：吸引更多的游客﹑读者或订户﹑观众等（to attract more visitors readers
audience）（3）写作目的（to inform readers）多见于科普类﹑新闻报道 类﹑文化类或社会
类的文章，了解这类文章的写作目的有赖于对文章主题的正确把握，阅读时有必要找准 文
章的主题句，或较好地对主题加以归纳。


5．阅读理解

You may be familiar with the following famous people, but have you heard of their graduation
speeches, in which they either share their unforgotten experiences or give you some great
inspiration.

Michael Dell, University of Texas at Austin

And now you've accomplished something great and important here, and it's time for you to
move on to what's next. And you must not let anything prevent you from taking those first
steps. … You must also commit to the adventure. Just have faith in the skills and the knowledge
you've been blessed（赐予）with and go.

J.K. Rowling, Harvard University

Half my lifetime ago, I was striking an uneasy balance between my ambition and the
expectation from my parents who were not rich…But what I feared most of myself at your age
was not poverty, but failure. The fact that you are graduating from Harvard suggests that you
know little about failure, you might be driven by a fear of failure quite as much as a desire for
success.

Steve Jobs, Stanford University

Sometimes life's going to hit you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith…Your work is going
to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is
great work, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet,

keep looking and don't settle.

Bill Gates, Harvard University

We need as many people as possible to have access to the advanced technology to lead to a
revolution in what human beings can do for one another. They are making it possible not just for
national governments, but for universities, smaller organizations, and even individuals to see
problems, see approaches and deal with the world's inequities（不公平）like hunger, poverty,
and so on.

（1）What Michael Dell said is to urge us to ________.

A. listen to our heart B. learn from our mistakes

C. follow others' example D. pursue our dreams

（2）What did J.K. Rowling fear most when she was studying in university?

A. Failure. B. Hunger. C. Poverty. D. Appearance.

（3）What does Bill Gates suggest people do?

A. Master as much advanced technology as possible. B. Work together to rid some global
problems.

C. Make contributions to the environment. D. Take responsibility for their own behavior.

【答案】（1）D

（2）A

（3）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了一些著名的人的毕业演讲。

（1）考查推理判断。根据Michael Dell, University of Texas at Austin部分中的“And now
you've accomplished something great and important here, and it's time for you to move on to
what's next.”可推断出Michael Dell说的话鼓励我们追求我们的梦想，故选D。

（2）考查细节理解。根据J.K. Rowling, Harvard University部分中的“But what I feared most of
myself at your age was not poverty, but failure.”可知J.K. Rowling在大学时，最害怕失败，故
选A。

（3）考查推理判断。根据Bill Gates, Harvard University部分中的“They are making it possible
not just for national governments, but for universities, smaller organizations, and even individuals
to see problems, see approaches and deal with the world's inequities（不公平）like hunger,
poverty, and so on.”可推知Bill Gates建议人们一起工作，摆脱一些全球问题，故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解 和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇时文类阅读，要求考
生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文 的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出
正确答案。


6．阅读理解

The next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) may be sitting right beneath you, at least if
furniture maker Ikea has any say in the matter. The Swedish furniture company's “future-living”
research lab in Copenhagen is conducting a survey to understand what people want when it
comes to smart furniture.

AI is now walking into more aspects of people's daily lives. Self-driving cars are just around the

corner, and AI robots can play and beat the best players of strategy games. As smart home
technologies have become more ubiquitous, products ranging from smart electrical outlets（插
座）to smart smoke alarms are flooding the market. Therefore, it's not surprising that Ikea would
be moving in the same direction.

Exactly why people would want their sofa or bed frame to speak to then, track their daily
movements or offer help is not yet clear. Though Ikea's the new survey doesn't directly answer
that question, it does provide a hint of what people would feel comfortable with. Most
participants wanted a more human0like form of virtual（虚拟的）assistants, as opposed to one
that is more robotic. In terms of the ideal gender（性别）of the assistants, the most popular
choice was neither male nor female. Few wanted a religious form of AI.

Just as with human friends, most wanted AI friends that were like them, affirming their own
worldview. They wanted an AI assistant that was reasonably intelligent-that could collect data to
predict what a person wanted before he or she asked, and that could prevent someone from
making mistakes.

This is not the first time that Ikea has set foot in the field or futuristic technologies. In addition
to wireless charging tables and chainless bikes that never rust（生锈）, the furniture giant has
also pictured smart kitchens that can cook the best meal. To decide on how intelligent you want
your next sofa or bookshelf to be, you can take Ikea's survey online.

（1）What does the underlined word

A. Beautiful. B. Common. C. Normal. D. Environment.

（2）What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A. The differences between robot-like and human-like assistants. B. What form of AI
assistants people want.

C. What kind of friends people want. D. The popular robots on the market.

（3）Most people who received the survey wanted an AI assistant that could ________.

A. help them became smarter B. communicate with them without troubles

C. have its own worldview D. deal with their problems in advance

（4）Which of the following products are from Ikea?

A. Smart sofas that can speak to you. B. Smart beds than can track your daily movements.

C. Wireless charging cars. D. Rustless bikes without chains.

【答案】（1）B

（2）B

（3）D

（4）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了瑞典的一家家具公司做了 一项研究，调查人
们想要什么样的智能家居。

（1）考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的“AI is now walking into more aspects of people's daily
lives.”可猜测出As smart home technologies have become more ubiquitous,这句话的意思是智
能家居技术变得越来越普遍，故选B。

（2）考查段落大意。根据第三段中的“Most participants wanted a more human0like form of

virtual（虚拟的）assistants, as opposed to one that is more robotic. In terms of the ideal gender
（性别）of the assistants, the most popular choice was neither male nor female. Few wanted a
religious form of AI.”可知第三段主要讲了人们想要什么样的人工智能助手，故选B。

（3）考查推理判断。根据第四段中的“They wanted an AI assistant that was reasonably
intelligent-that could collect data to predict what a person wanted before he or she asked, and
that could prevent someone from making mistakes.”可知收到调查的大多数人都想要一款可以提前解决问题的人工智能助手，故选D。

（4）考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“In addition to wireless charging tables and chainless
bikes that never rust（生锈）, the furniture giant has also pictured smart kitchens that can cook
the best meal.”可知没有链条的不生锈自行车是来自于Ikea的产品，故案选D。

【点评】本 题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测，推理判断和段落大意四个题型的考查，是一
篇社会类阅读，要求考生在 捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行
分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答 案。


7．阅读理解

Festivals in Wales this spring

There's lots to see, do and experience in Wales this spring. And now it's time to embrace all
things new and get ready to be entertained in the spring, come rain or shine.

Wrexham, 10-12 May

The annual festival showcases over 200 acts consisting of music, comedy, film and more. Since
its opening event in 2011, Focus Wales has done a lot for emerging（新兴的）musicians across
the country, and 2018 sees Welsh Music Prize winner The Gentle Good and Y Selar Best Band
winners. Candelas, take the stage.

Aberystwyth, 19-29 May

Whether you prefer Hill Climbs or Sportives, the AberCycle Festival allows you to take all of it in
from the saddle（鞍）of a bike, enjoying the world's most beautiful scenery. However, all work
and no play makes us all dull boys and girls, so while you're in town be sure to pop in to one or
two of the plenty of pubs in Aber（as the locals call it）for a nice, cold pint of Brains beer. You'll
need it after all that cycling!

Hay on Wye, 25-28 May

The world's biggest music and philosophy festival returns in 2018 with its unique mix of tunes,
talks and trapeze（吊杠）（yes, there are even circus performers!） Based in the magical
surroundings of Hay on Wye, this four day festival takes place at the end of May and is perfect for
everyone who likes a side of intellectualism（理智主义）with their traditional festival
experience.

Lawrenny, 25-28 May

In late May in the heart of the Pembrokeshire National Park, the Big Retreat Wales takes place.
Essentially the festival is about wellness, but it's also so much more than that. Join in this May for
four days of “fed good”, leaving your usual routine behind and diving into a delightful mix of
workshops, activities, music and sustainable food produce.

（1）The festivals in Wales are held annually .

A. in early May B. inside and outside of Wales

C. in rainy or sunny weather D. for locals only

（2）What is special about Aberystwyth, 19-29 May?

A. You can find a place to relax after the activity. B. You can meet your favorite band winners.

C. It has an atmosphere of natural beauty and tradition. D. It doesn't last long enough.

（3）Jane is an office worker and fitness enthusiast and wants to experience something unusual.
Which festival do you suggest she go to?

A. Wrexham, 10-12 May B. Aberystwyth, 19-29 May

C. Hay on Wye, 25-28 May D. Lawrenny, 25-28 May

【答案】（1）C

（2）A

（3）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介 绍了了今年春天的威尔士节日时能看到的，做的
和体验至的项目。

(1)考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“There's lots to see, do and experience in Wales this spring.
And now it's time to embrace all things new and get ready to be entertained in the spring, come
rain or shine. ”可知，威尔士节日不论是雨天还是晴天，都会举行。其中的shine为意为“好
天气”与sunny 是同义词，rainy是rain的形容词。故选C。

(2)考查推理判断。根据Aberystwyth, 19-29 May部分中的“all work and no play makes us all
dull boys and girls, so while you're in town be sure to pop in to one or two of the plenty of pubs
in Aber（as the locals call it）for a nice, cold pint of Brains beer. You'll need it after all that
cycling!”可 知，当你在镇里时，去到酒吧内喝点冰凉的啤酒很流行。骑自行车之后你需要
它！由此可推断出，活动之 后你可以去酒吧喝酒休息，即活动后有地方休息的。故选A。

(3)考查推理判断。根据Lawrenny, 25-28 May部分中的“…Essentially the festival is about
wellness, but it's also so much more than that. …, leaving your usual routine behind …”这个节日< br>本质上就是关于健康健身的，但它不仅仅如此。你可以丢掉你的日常惯例，加入…。由此
可知，这 个节日的目的就是如果你热爱健身，想体验不同寻常的东西，就可以来这儿。分
析选项可知D项符合题意 。故选D。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇广告类阅读， 考生准
确掌握细节信息的同时，需根据上下文进行逻辑推理，选出正确答案。



8．阅读理解

When it comes to gifts, it's not easy to shop for someone when you're not sure what they're
into. Thankfully, Crate and Barrel's sister store — the modern, fancy version — CB2 has a gift
collection that is just as beautiful as it is practical. They're known for their modern designs. We've
edited a list of some of our favorite gift ideas from CB2 so you'll know just what to get.

Galactic Jewelry Box ($$21)

This jewelry box is not only a place to store your jewels, but it looks like one itself. “Designed by

UK-based Seascape Curiosities, the jewelry box brings deep space to your room. Open storage
space lined with light grey cotton velvet holds most-precious possessions,” CB2 states. The best
part? It's under $$25.

Flamingo Catchall ($$29.95)

Designed by the British fashion designer Matthew Williamson, this flamingo catchall is a pop of
color in every room and offers a secure place to store some of your favorite rings, earrings, or
little items. Not only is it an awesome addition to just about any home, it's also a great
conversation starter at dinner parties.

Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball ($$49)

It's a great gift for the man in your life who loves sports. Crafted with design and function in
mind, handmade activity ball (think of it as a smaller basketball) stands up to years of play and
even gets better looking with age. It's a super addition to any bookshelf.

Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker ($$24.95)

This cocktail shaker starts off with a smoky black finish and fades into grey. It's fashionable,
functional, and — above all — easy to clean.

（1）Which of the following gifts would you like to choose if your brother loves football?

A. Galactic Jewelry Box. B. Flamingo Catchall.

C. Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball. D. Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker.

（2）What can we learn about the four gifts?

A. Galactic Jewelry Box is easy to clean. B. Flamingo Catchall can inspire people to start a
topic.

C. Made by hand, Leather Activity Ball is fragile. D. Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker is the
cheapest.

（3）What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To advertise gifts from CB2. B. To explain the functions of gifts.

C. To sell products created by CB2. D. To strike a deal on fashion design.

【答案】（1）C

（2）B

（3）A

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了CB2的礼物。

（1）考查细节理解。根据Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball ($$49)部分中的“It's a great gift
for the man in your life who loves sports. Crafted with design and function in mind, handmade
activity ball (think of it as a smaller basketball) stands up to years of play and even gets better
looking with age.”可知，如果我的兄弟喜欢足球，我会选择Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball
作为礼物。故选C。

（2）考查细节理解。根据Flamingo Catchall ($$29.95)部分中的“Not only is it an awesome
addition to just about any home, it's also a great conversation starter at dinner parties.”可知，
Flamingo Catchall能鼓励人们开始一个谈话话题。故选B。

（3）考查目的意图。根据第一段中的“We've edited a list of some of our favorite gift ideas
from CB2 so you'll know just what to get.”可知，本文是为了宣传CB2的礼物。故选A。
< br>【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和目的意图两个题型的考查，是一篇广告类阅读，考生准

< br>确掌握细节信息的同时，需要根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。



9．阅读理解

America is well known for being a melting pot of different ethnic groups and cultures, but
nowhere is this diversity more pronounced than in Queens, New York.

Here, second-generation Puerto Ricans live alongside third-generation Greeks and first-
generation Koreans, all united by a common feeling of pride in their American identity. However,
they are also proud and curious about their ancestral roots. National Geographic's Genographic
Project, also known as the Human Family Tree, set out to trace the origins by examining their
genetic makeup using a simple DNA test. What interested them more was something that
intrigues us all: the history of our recent ancestry. One recurring theme among immigrants seems
to be the hard work and sacrifices that went into building a new life, and how their descendants
now feel a duty to honor that effort by working hard too. Here is one Queens resident's story.

Richard, 38

My great-grandfather Tomas came to America from Poland when he was fifteen. His mother
had died, and his father remarried. Tomas didn't like his stepmother, so he ran away to Belgium,
where he boarded a ship to America—without a ticket. Arriving in America with nothing, he got a
job on the railroads in California. Then one day he saw an announcement in a newspaper that
was read by immigrants. It was from his brother in New York who was also seeking his fortune in
America and was looking for him. Tomas got in touch and they had an emotional reunion in New
York, where Tomas subsequently settled. This is the story that my grandmother has passed down
to us, to my parents, and all my aunts and uncles. She is an amazing woman and I suppose: the
one who holds us all together. She's actually quite forgetful now, but she never forgets family
details. What that has meant is that all of us have a strong family bond and a strong sense of
belonging to a group that has struggled and fought together to steered here.

（1）What is special about Queens?

A. Conflicting ethnic minorities live here.

B. Many foreigners like to travel to this place.

C. The pronunciation varies from person to person.

D. Many different people and cultures are gathering here.

（2）What does the

A. A sad experience. B. A common subject.

C. An unknown topic. D. An unusual quality.

（3）Which of the following can best describe Tomas?

A. Brave and independent. B. Tough and honest.

C. Talented and persistent. D. Kind and hard-working.

（4）What can we know about the immigrants from the text?

A. They are ashamed of their roots.

B. They feel attached to their family.

C. They can't fit in with the new surroundings.

D. They are less interested in recent generations.

【答案】 （1）D

（2）B

（3）A

（4）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，美国是一个种族和文化的大熔炉，尽管移民在
美国生 活了几代，但他们仍对自己的祖辈感到骄傲和好奇。祖辈的努力和牺牲让他们有强
烈的家庭归属感，也激 励着他们更加努力。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“America is well known for being a melting pot of
different ethnic groups and cultures, but nowhere is this diversity more pronounced than in
Queens, New York.”可知，美国是不同种族和文化的大熔炉，但这种多样性在纽约的 皇后区
最为明显，即：皇后区汇集了不同种族的人和文化。故选D。

（2）考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的“One recurring theme among immigrants seems to be
the hard work and sacrifices that went into building a new life, and how their descendants now
feel a duty to honor that effort by working hard too.”移民中……似乎是为了建立新生活他们 所
付出的努力和牺牲，以及他们的后代应该感到有责任通过努力工作来纪念他们的努力。联
系上 下文，可知这是很多移民谈到的话题，故推测划线部分的意思是“一个共同的主题” 。
故选B。

（3）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“so he ran away to Belgium, where he boarded a ship
to America—without a ticket. Arriving in America with nothing, he got a job on the railroads in
Cali fornia.”可知Tomas没有买票一个人坐上了到美国的轮船，到了美国后身无分文在火车
站找 了一份工作，这些体现了Tomas的勇敢和独立。故选A。

（4）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“What interested them more was something that
intrigues us all: the history of our recent ancestry.”和最后一段中的“She's actually quite forgetful
now, but she never forgets family details. What that has meant is that all of us have a strong
family bond and a strong sense of belonging to a group that has struggled and fought together to
steered here.”可知美国移民对他们 祖辈的历史更感兴趣；Richard的祖母忘不了家庭细节意
味着他们有强烈的家庭纽带和归属感，即 这些移民看重家庭以及对家庭的依恋。故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测 和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇人生感悟
类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻 辑推理，从而选出正确答案。


10．阅读理解

Even a small increase in light activity such as washing dishes, or walking around the house
might help prevent an early death among older adults, researchers say.

（强
度）activity, that just moving around and doing light intensity activity will have strong effects and
is beneficial,

Published in the BMJ, the latest research was based on a review of eight studies involving a
total of more than 36,000 people with an average age of almost 63 years. Participants were
followed for five to six years; 2,149 deaths were recorded. All of the studies involved monitoring

the physical activity of individuals who had activity trackers, and the studies did not rely on self-
reporting, which, the experts noted, could be unreliable.

For each study participants were split into four equal-sized groups, based on the total amount
of time spent actively, and the risk of death assessed, taking into account factors such as age, sex,
body mass index, and socioeconomic status. This was then repeated for an amount of activity at
different levels of intensity. The results were analyzed together to give an overview. The team
found a greater amount of activity was linked to a lower risk of death. The results held for
different intensities of activity. The team said the study supported the message
more and more often

However, the study had limitations. It only looked at the situation for middle age and older
adults, most of whom lived in the US or Europe, and some of the effect could be due to those
people with a higher risk of death being less likely to be related to physical activity. Physical
activity levels also were only measured over one period of time.

Dr Gavin Sandercock, from the University of Essex, said the results suggested moving more
brought bigger benefits than simply reducing the time of sitting, another factor measured in the
study.


just a little bit more physical activity can have important public health benefits,

（1）Which of the following may Ulf Ekelund suggest elderly people do?

on the sofa reading.

a little gentle gardening.

out to hike with friends.

g basketball sometimes.

（2）What can we know about the research?

lasted about 8 years.

researchers admitted they used fake data.

participants didn't include younger people.

participants died because of doing too much physical activity

（3）What is the author's attitude towards the researchers' conclusion?

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al

tive

l

（4）Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word
paragraph?

ghts

s

es



【答案】 （1）B

（2）C

（3）D

（4）A

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，研究发现轻微活动能帮助预防 老年人过早死亡，对
老年人健康很有好处。

（1）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“It is important for elderly people, who might not be
able to do much moderate intensity（强度）activity, that just moving around and doing light
intensity activity will have strong effects and is beneficial.”对于无法做中等强度活动 的老年人来
说，轻度活动对健康很有好处。故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Published in the BMJ, the latest research was based on
a review of eight studies involving a total of more than 36,000 people with an average age of
almost 63 years.”可知参与调查的36,000人平均年龄是63岁，因此不包括年轻人，故选C。

（3）考查推理判断。根据文中…researchers say , …said Ulf Ekelund, who led the research. Dr
Gavin Sandercock, from the University of Essex, said…, …he said.等内容可知，作者只是陈述了
研究结果和专家观点，并未掺杂自己观点，作者对研究 结果是中立观点，不带感情色彩。
故选D。

（4）考查词义猜测。根据第一段中的“Even a small increase in light activity such as washing
dishes, or walking around the house might help prevent an early death among older adults”, 陈述
研究结果，小的轻微活动能帮助预防老年人过早死亡；以及最后一段中的“This study
reinforces the important message that getting the least active people to do even just a little bit
more physical activity can have important public health benefits”.提到的 getting the least active
people to do even just a little bit more physical activity can have important public health benefits
即让最不爱运动的人多做一点点体育活动，对公众健康也有重要的好处 ，这是对研究结果
的进一步强调，由此推知画线词语表示“强调”，与Highlights同义，故选 A。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类 阅
读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，同时根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选
出正 确答案。


11．阅读理解

Bus Tours in Washington DC

The Lights Night Tour in Washington DC

Duration: 3 hours $$56.33

Highest-rated Night Tour in DC! The ONLY DC Night Tour where the Tour Guides

HOP OFF with you at each stop and tell you about each monument and attraction. Hop aboard
the Lights Night Tour! The best time to take a tour of Washington DC is at, night.

Best Mount Vernon & Arlington Cemetery Tour from Washington DC

Duration: 6 hours. $$78.96.

See Arlington Cemetery, Old Town Alexandria and George Washington's Mount

Vernon Estate on this small group bus tour from Washington DC. Your tour guide will
accompany you through Mount Vemon, telling you about all of the attractions there and the
history of George Washington's home on the Potomac River.

The Best Minibus Tour in Washington DC.

Duration: 3 hours $$ 46.92

See all the key attractions DC has to offer in a 3-hour format. You will learn all about the history
and trivia that surrounds Washington and visit the major monuments and attractions DC has to
offer.

Please Note: Rates for this tour vary by day of the week. When you choose your specific date
on the availability calendar, the rates for that date will be displayed.

The Blossoms Tour in Washington DC.

Duration: 3 hours $$ 56.99

BEST WAY to Experience the Cherry Blossoms! Each year from mid March to mid April, see the
beautiful Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC and get great photos because you'll be led to all the
best spots by the best guides. The annual spring bloom in DC is a magical time and this tour
promises to provide the very best tour opportunity for you!

（1）Which tour would provide you with a sightseeing boat?

A. The Lights Night Tour B. Best Mount Vemon & Arlington Cemetery Tour

C. The Best Minibus Tour D. The Blossoms Tour

（2）What is special about The Best Minibus Tour?

A. Its price is not fixed. B. The best time to take it is at night.

C. The tour guide accompanies you. D. You can get great photos of cherry.

（3）Which date suits The Blossoms Tour most?

A. July 4 B. August 15 C. March 27 D. October 8

【答案】（1）B

（2）A

（3）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍在Washington DC 的Bus Tours。

（1）考查推理判断。根据Best Mount Vernon & Arlington Cemetery Tour from Washington DC
部分中的“Your tour guide will accompany you through Mount Vemon, telling you about all of the
attractions there and the history of George Washington's home on the Potomac River.”可知，在
Best Mount Vemon & Arlington Cemetery Tour会为你提供观光船。故选B。

（2）考查推理判断。根据The Best Minibus Tour in Washington DC.部分中的“Please Note:
Rates for this tour vary by day of the week. When you choose your specific date on the
availability calendar, the rates for that date will be displayed.”可知，The Best Minibus Tour的特
殊之处是它的价格不是固定的。故选A。

（3）考查细节理解。根据The Blossoms Tour in Washington DC . 部分中的“BEST WAY to
Experience the Cherry Blossoms! Each year from mid March to mid April, see the beautiful”可
知，所给日期中的March27最适合The Blossoms Tour。故选C。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型 的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读。考生在
准确掌握细节信息的同时，需根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推 理，从而选出正确答
案。

12．阅读理解

Sleep, considered a luxury by many, is essential for a person's wellbeing. Researchers have
found that insufficient sleep increases a person's risk of developing severe medical conditions,
such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Now, a new study by Boston's
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found that getting sufficient sleep is also the key
to improving academic performance.

Jeffrey Grossman, who led the research, was not trying to find the link between sleep and
grades when he handed out Fitbits to the 100 students in his introduction to Solid-State
Chemistry class. Instead, the professor of Computational Materials Science hoped the popular
wrist-worn device which, tracks a person's activity 247, would show a connection between
physical exercise and academic achievement.

However, the study, published in the journal “Science Learning” on October 1, 2019, discovered
a surprising insight. Then was a straight-line relationship between the average amount of sleep a
student got and hisher grade on the 11 quizzes, three midterms, and the final exam
administered during the semester.

Even more interesting, it was also not sufficient for students to just head to bed early the night
before a test. Instead, it's the sleep you get during the days when learning is happening that
matters most.

The time students went to bed each night was similarly important. Those who went to bed in
the early hours of the morning performed poorly, even if the total sleep time was the same as a
higher - performing student. “When you go to bed matters. Grossman says. If you go to bed after
2, your performance starts to go down even if you get the same seven hours. So, quantity isn't
everything.”

（1）What is the new finding about sleep?

's essential for a person's health.

ng less may cause obesity.

ng too much is dangerous.

sleep leads to better grades.

（2）What does the underlined word

le devices.

onnaires.

s equipment.

hones.

（3）Which of the following best describes the final result the new study?

ul.

table.

ointing.

cted.

（4）What will benefit students' study according to Grossman?

ng for 5 hours each day.

g to bed at 3 a.m every day.

g enough sleep while learning.

to bed early only before a test.

【答案】 （1）D

（2）A

（3）D

（4）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文， 一项新研究表明，睡眠质量不足除了对身体健康造
成不良影响之外，也会对学习成绩产生影响。好的睡眠 质量是提高学习成绩的关键。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“Now, a new study by Boston's Massachusetts Institute
of Technology ( MIT) has found that getting sufficient sleep is also the key to improving academic
performance. ”现在，波士顿麻省理工学院的一项新研究发现，充足 的睡眠也是提高学习成
绩的关键，可知关于睡眠的新发现是充足的睡眠会带来更好的成绩。故选D。
（2）考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的“Instead, the professor of Computational Materials
Science hoped the popular wrist-worn device which tracks a person's activity 247, would show a
connection between physical exercise and academic achievement.”可知相反，这 位计算材料科
学的教授希望这个流行的腕带设备能够显示出体育锻炼和学术成就之间的联系。可知
Fitbits指的是一种可以穿戴的设备。故选A。

（3）考查推理判断。根据倒数第三段中的“However, the study, published in the journal
“Science Learning” on October 1, 2019, discovered a surprising insight.”然而，发表在20 19年
10月1日《科学学习》杂志上的这项研究却有一个惊人的发现，其中surprising“令 人惊奇
的”可推知这项新研究的最终结果是让人意想不到的。故选D。

（4）考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段中的“Instead, it's the sleep you get during the days
when learning is happening that matters most.”相反，最重要的是你在学习期间的睡眠；以及
最后一段中的“When you go to bed matters. Grossman says. If you go to bed after 2, your
performance starts to go down even if you get the same seven hours. So, quantity isn't
everything.”什么时候睡觉很重要。Grossman说。如果你在2点以后 睡觉，即使你睡了7个
小时，你的表现也会开始下降。所以，数量并不是一切，可知Grossman认 为学习时睡眠
充足将有利于学生的学习。故选C。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解 ，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅
读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文 的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出
正确答案。






13．阅读理解

A call came into Jimmy Gilleece's bar. A newly married woman, who had spent the afternoon at
his bar, couldn't find her wallet. She didn't care about her ID, credit cards, or 150 in cash-but her
wedding ring was inside.

Gilleece, 42, didn't like the idea that a theft could have occurred at his place. So he determined
to find the wallet. He spent hours on videos from surveillance (监控) cameras, watching the

woman's every step in the bar. Within minutes, a young man approached the bar, put something
in his pocket, and walked off.

Gilleece posted a clip (视频片段) on the bar's Facebook page to find out who the young man
was. Within hours, Gilleece got a text from 17-year-old Rivers Prather, who said he'd done it
because he hadn't eaten in two days. He said he saw the ring but thought it was fake, so he took
the money and threw the wallet into the ocean. Then he bought a sandwich.

Gilleece told the teen to meet him at the docks (码头). There they talked a lot and Gilleece
knew that Prather was from a poor family. Seeing the teenager's small build, Gilleece thought he
was more of a kid than a criminal. However, because of the missing ring, Prather could be put
into prison.

Gilleece decided to help the kid. He hired two local divers to search the waters where the
wallet had been thrown. More than an hour passed, with no sign of the ring. Gilleece grew
worried. And then a diver popped up. In his hand was the wallet, and inside was the ring. When
Gilleece called the wallet's owner, she burst into tears and immediately dropped the charge
against Prather for stealing the ring.

（1）What did the woman value most in her wallet?

ID.

credit cards.

money.

wedding ring.

（2）What did Prather do after getting the wallet?

kept the ring.

spent the money in it.

threw it in a dustbin.

returned it to the owner.

（3）Why did Gilleece help Prather?

teach the child a lesson.

meet the customer's demand.

save the forgivable child.

win back the reputation of his bar.

（4）What would happen to Prather next?

would be sent to prison.

would not be accused by the woman.

would get a job in Gilleece's bar.

would live a better life ever after.

【答案】 （1）D

（2）B

（3）C

（4）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，Jimmy Gilleece的酒吧中一位女士丢失了钱包，钱包
里有她最珍视的结婚戒指。Jimmy Gilleece找到了捡到钱包的年轻人Rivers Prather，但是

Rivers Prather拿了钱包里的钱将钱包丢进了海里 。Gilleece觉得Prather只是个孩子，于是
决定帮助他，最终找到了戒指，Prathe r也被撤销了指控。

（1）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“She didn't care about her ID, credit cards, or 150 in
cash-but her wedding ring was inside. ”她不在乎她的身 份证、信用卡或150美元现金——但
她的结婚戒指在里面，可知那位妇女最珍视钱包里的结婚戒指。故 选D。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“He said he saw the ring but thought it was fake, so he
took the money and threw the wallet into the ocean. ”他说他看到了 戒指，但认为是假的，所
以他拿了钱，把钱包扔进了大海，可知Prather得到钱包后，他把里面的 钱花了。故选B。

（3）考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段中的“Seeing the teenager's small build, Gilleece
thought he was more of a kid than a criminal. However, because of the missing ring, Prather
could be put into prison.”看到这个少年的小个子，Gilleece觉得他更像个孩子，而不是罪< br>犯。然而，因为丢失戒指，Prather可能会被关进监狱，可知Gilleece帮助Prather 是因为
他认为Prather是个可原谅的孩子。故选C。

（4）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“When Gilleece called the wallet's owner, she burst
into tears and immediately dropped the charge against Prather for stealing the ring.”当Gilleece
打电话给钱包的主人时，她哭了起来，并 立即撤销了对Prather偷戒指的指控)可知接下来
Prather不会被那个女人指控。故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需< br>要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。


14．阅读理解


said with a tear in her eye.



With a tremble in her voice the little girl answered.
to go away.

now,said the lady, a little girl like you waiting for her, I'm sure she'll be right
back.


heaven now with Grandfather.

The woman realized what the child meant, and why she was crying. Kneeling down she gently
gathered the child into her arms and together they cried for the mommy that was gone. As the
woman intended to go, the little girl grabbed her sleeve, pointing to a spot on her dress, saying,

another kiss, and here, and here. Mommy said that she put all those kisses on my dress so that I
would have her kisses whenever I cry.

Then the lady realized that she wasn't just looking at a dress, she was looking at a mother who
knew that she was going away and would not be there to kiss away the hurts that she knew her
daughter would get. So she took all the love she had for her little girl and put them into this dress.
She no longer saw a little girl in a simple dress. She saw a child wrapped in her mother's love.

（1）Why did the little girl cry when she showed her dress to the stranger?

A. Because she didn't think the dress was beautiful enough. B. Because her mom abandoned
her after she made the dress.

C. Because her mom passed away and she can't see her any more. D. Because her mom left
home to travel with her grandfather.

（2）Mom put the spots on her daughter's dress to __________.

A. ensure that her daughter could remember her B. kiss her whenever she cries

C. make her look more beautiful and lovely D. help her daughter carry through difficult times

（3）It could be inferred from the passage that ____________.

A. the woman was deeply touched by what the mom had done B. the mom was cruel
enough to leave her daughter behind

C. the little girl didn't care about her mom any longer D. the mom kissed the skirt here and
there to comfort her daughter

（4）Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?

A. A kind woman. B. A lovely girl. C. Not a simple dress. D. A great mom.

【答案】（1）C

（2）D

（3）A

（4）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，一 个女人遇到一个搭讪的孩子，她的母亲已经死
去，却给孩子留下的一份特殊的礼物：一条充满着爱的裙子 。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“my daddy said she's up in heaven now with
Grandfather”可知，小女孩的母亲已经去世了。故选C。

（2）考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“Mommy said that she put all those kisses on my
dress so that I would have her kisses whenever I cry. ”可知，妈妈为了帮助孩子度过人生中会
哭的时候，即可以引申为度过难关。故选D。

（3）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“Then the lady realized that she wasn't just looking at
a dress, she was looking at a mother who knew that she was going away and would not be there
to kiss away the hurts that she knew her daughter would get. So she took all the love she had for
her little girl and put them into this dress.”可知，女人深感裙子里蕴含的深意，并为之感动。
故选A。

（4）考 查主旨大意。本文从头到尾都围绕小女孩身上的裙子而展开，并且结尾处进行裙子
意义的深化。故选C。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推
理，概括和归 纳，从而选出正确答案。


15．阅读理解

One of the biggest problems when we are talking is the awkward silence. Encountering this
situation is so uncomfortable that you would avoid meeting new people in the first place. In the

past, I struggled with this and I even thought it had to do with my DNA or something… But later I
learned that once you know how to keep those words flowing, you can meet and talk to anyone
you like, which helps create great possibilities for friendship, fun and shared activities that you
would otherwise have missed out on.

After studying this in depth, I had different opinions and found that one of these common
behaviors is the habit of filtering (过滤)--holding back from saying something until you've

problem is not learning to get in the mood for conversation. If you don't know how to change
from subjects, then it can take a lot of time to warm up.

It is the reflex (习惯性思维) that allows you to say whatever goes on in your mind. It's fun to
realize that you're allowed to say whatever is on your mind. As long as you don't say anything
that could land you in jail (监狱).

All of the ng…
are reactionary (保守的) bits of conversation that prove to the other person that you're really
listening. This works 99% of the time. So, if you show some interest, they'll hang around and want
to talk to you even more.

Everyone knows that stories juice-up conversations, but most people only talk about stories of
their own lives. When someone mentions something related to any of them, just tell the story,
even if it's not from your life. The more interesting, stranger or more frightening they are, the
harder they are to forget.

（1）If people can deal with the awkward silence, they can .

A. train their working skill B. improve their life quality

C. enrich their social life D. establish their working relationship

（2）When talking with others, we should .

A. feel nervous B. think twice C. be free to express D. avoid breaking in

（3）According to the passage, what do the speakers care much about?

A. The attractive topics of conversation. B. The atmosphere of the conversation.

C. The listener's experiences and tastes. D. The listener's curiosity and concern.

（4）What does the underlined part

A. making conversations more boring B. making conversations livelier

C. making conversations smoother D. making conversations more relaxing

【答案】（1）C

（2）C

（3）D

（4）B

【解析】【分析】本文本文是一篇议论文，我们谈话时最大的问题之一 是尴尬的沉默。遇
到这种情况是很不舒服的。作者就这一论点表达了自己的观点。

（1）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“But later I learned that once you know how to keep
those words flowing, you can meet and talk to anyone you like, which helps create great
possibilities for friendship, fun and shared activities”可知如果在谈话时能打破尴 尬的沉默，知
道说什么，怎么说，就能为友谊，乐趣和共享活动创造巨大的可能性，就能丰富社交生

活。故选C。

（2）考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“It is the reflex (习惯性思维) that allows you to say
whatever goes on in your mind. It's fun to realize that you're allowed to say whatever is on your
mind.”可知习惯性思维让我们表达我们内心所想，意识到你可以说出你心里想说的话， 是
很有趣的。所以在和别人交流时我们应该自由表达。故选C。

（3）考查推理判断。根据第四段中的“All of the ‘Oh! That's interesting…’ ‘Hmm, I've never
heard of that’ ‘Hmm, cool!‘ expressions are reactionary (保守的) bits of conversation that prove
to the other person that you're really listening.和if you show some interest, they'll hang around
and want to talk to you even more.”听者的赞美之词和他们有兴趣想了解更多的好奇心和关
注，是说者最关心的。故选D。

（4）考查词义猜测。根据最后一段中的“The more interesting, stranger or more frightening
they are, the harder they are to forget.”可知故事越 有趣或越惊险，就越吸引人，听者就越难
忘记，这说明了故事在谈话中的重要性。划线词语所在的句子指 每个人都知道故事会让对
话变得生动有趣，“juice-up conversations”指让对话变得生动有趣，与B项同义。故选B。

【点评】本题 考点涉及词义猜测和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇生活类阅读，要求考
生根据上下文的逻辑关系，进 行分析，推理，从而选出正确答案。


16．阅读理解

The past ages of man have all been carefully labeled by anthropologists (人类学家).
Descriptions like (旧石器时代的) Man(新石器时代的) Man
neatly sum up whole periods. When the time comes for anthropologists to turn their attention to
the twentieth century, they will surely choose the label
go something like this:
women moved about in cars, buses and trains from a very early age. There were lifts in all large
buildings to prevent people from walking. And the surprising thing is that they didn't use their
legs even when they went on holiday.

The future history books might also record that we were deprived (剥夺) of the use of our eyes.
In our hurry to get from one place to another, we failed to see anything on the way. Air travel
gives you a bird's-eye view of the world. When you travel by car or train, an unclear picture of the
countryside constantly smears the windows. Car drivers, especially, are mixed with the urge to go
on and on: they never want to stop. The typical twentieth-century traveler is the man who always
says been mention the remotest, and someone is bound to say been
there

When you travel at high speeds, the present means nothing: you live mainly in the future
because you spend most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other place. But actual
arrival, when it is achieved, is meaningless. You want to move on again. By traveling like this, you
suspend all experience. The traveler on foot, on the other hand, lives constantly in the present.
For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives somewhere with every step
he makes. He experiences the present moment with his eyes, his ears and the whole of his body.
At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical tiredness. He knows that sound, satisfying

sleep will be his: the just reward of all true travelers.

（1）Anthropologists label man nowadays

A. people prefer cars, buses and trains B. people use their legs less and less

C. lifts prevent people from walking D. people travel without using legs

（2）According to the passage, what might make people lose the right of using their eyes?

A. the modern means of transportation. B. A bird's-eye view of the world.

C. The unclear sight from the vehicles. D. The fast-paced life style.

（3）From the passage, we know traveling at high speeds means _______.

A. appreciating beautiful scenery B. experiencing life skills

C. focusing on the next destination D. feeling physical tiredness

（4）What does the author intend to tell us?

A. Modern transportation devices have replaced legs. B. Traveling makes the world a small
place.

C. Human's history develops very fast. D. The best way to travel is on foot.

【答案】（1）B

（2）D

（3）C

（4）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，由 于种种现代化交通设施，人们不需用脚走路，甚
至也不需要用眼看风景，出门就坐汽车、公交车、地铁、 飞机…… 汽车、飞机速度飞快，
外边的景物难以看清，最终导致人们忘记用脚、用眼，成为“无脚之 人”，一切都经历不
到。作者建议最佳的旅游方法是徒步——经历现实。

（1）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“When the time comes for anthropologists to turn their
attention to the twentieth century, they will surely choose the label‘Legless Man’. Histories of the
time will go something like this:
Men and women moved about in cars, buses and trains from a very early age. There were lifts in
all large buildings to prevent people from walking. And the surprising thing is that they didn't use
their legs even when they went on holiday.可知，人类学家给人类贴上了“无腿人”的标签，因为人们使用腿越来越少了。故选B。

（2）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“The future history books might also record that we
were deprived (剥夺) of the use of our eyes. In our hurry to get from one place to another, we
failed to see anything on the way. Air travel gives you a bird's-eye view of the world.” 可知，根据
这篇文章，快节奏的生活方式会让人们失去使用眼睛的权利。故选D。

（3）考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“When you travel at high speeds, the present means
nothing: you live mainly in the future because you spend most of your time looking forward to
arriving at some other place.”可知，我们知道高速旅行意味着关注下一个目的地。故选C。

（4）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“The traveler on foot, on the other hand, lives
constantly in the present. For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives
somewhere with every step he makes. He experiences the present moment with his eyes, his ears
and the whole of his body. At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical tiredness. He

knows that sound, satisfying sleep will be his: the just reward of all true travelers.”可知，旅行的
最好方法是步行。故选D。

【点评】本题考点 涉及推理判断题型的考查，是一篇生活类阅读，要求考生根据上下文的
逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而 选出正确答案。


17．阅读理解

Emoji might not be your first choice of communication in a disaster, but researchers feel they
could make a difference during emergencies, where every second counts. Now, the Emoji-quake
campaign is lobbying for an earthquake emoji to be added to the Unicode set — the standard
group of icons available on digital devices worldwide. The campaign aims to find an earthquake-
appropriate design to be submitted to Unicode.

up to one third of the world's population are exposed to earthquakes,
explains University of Southampton seismologist (地震学家) Dr. Stephen Hicks, a founder of the
campaign. we really want to be able to communicate to all of those regions, all of those
different languages, and an emoji is an amazing way of doing that.

Unlike many other weather and climate related events, where longer warning times or visible
signs are available, earthquakes move incredibly quickly and are difficult to measure while they
are still occurring. Populations in areas like Japan and Mexico are dependent on earthquake early
warning technology, which issues an alert on digital devices and broadcast media.
seconds to get under a table or to protect yourself,
many cases. Naturally you don't want too much wording in the warning message.

Pictographs (象形文字) and other visuals like emoji have a track record of being faster and
easier to understand than written information. Dr. Sara McBride, a communications specialist,
who is also part of the campaign, told BBC News, can cross the boundaries of written
languages, helping communicate valuable information to people who may struggle to read a
certain language.

The potential usefulness of emoji in emergencies could extend well beyond earthquakes. A
team of designers also came up with emerji—an entire set of emoji dedicated to climate and
environmental events.

（1）According to the passage, why did the campaign choose earthquakes as their target?

A. Because earthquakes threaten many people in different regions. B. Because earthquakes
are the easiest to be expressed by an emoji.

C. Because earthquakes are not difficult to measure while occurring. D. Because earthquakes
are the most destructive disasters in the world.

（2）Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase forin the first
paragraph？

A. Hope for. B. Enter for. C. Appeal for. D. Run for.

（3）What can we infer from Dr. Sara McBride's words about emoji?

A. Emoji benefits people with reading disability a lot. B. Emoji is being used to convey
valuable information.

C. Emoji can cross the boundaries of written languages. D. Emoji is a universal language and

helpful tool in communication.

（4）The best title of the passage should be ___________________.

A. Could an emoji save our life? B. What can emoji do in our life?

C. How is emoji changing our life? D. Do we really know about emoji?

【答案】 （1）A

（2）C

（3）D

（4）A

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了一场以添加地震表情符号为目标的运动。该
运动的 创始人对此做出解释，试图说明地震表情是一种通用的语言交流工具，有助于挽救
生命。

（1）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“Emoji might not be your first choice of communication
in a disaster, but researchers feel they could make a difference during emergencies”以及第三段
中的“earthquakes move incredibly quickly and are difficult to measure while they are still
occurring”可推断出这是因为这地震来的快， 让人无法反应，在许多地方威胁至许多多人的
生命，故选A。

（2）考查词义猜测。这次运动想以地震为目标。第二段和第三段中的地震博士Dr. Hicks对
此作出解释，目的就是呼吁大家赞同这个观点。可知选C。

（3）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“we really want to be able to communicate to all of
those regions, all of those different languages, and an emoji is an amazing way of doing that.”及
第三段“That can be life saving in many cases. Naturally you don't want too much wording in the
warning message.” 可推断出表情符号是一种通用语言，当灾难来临时不需要多说，表情就
可以交流，以此在很多情形下可以 挽救生命。分析选项可知D项符合题意，因此选D。

（4）考查主旨大意。第一段说表情符号 可能不是你在灾难中沟通的第一选择，但研究人员
认为还是会有作用的。接着下面讲述了一场以添加地震 表情为目标的运动。下面的地震博
士Dr. Hicks为此作了很多的解释，想让人们相信表情能挽救生命。Could an emoji save our
life?“一个表情能拯救我们的生命吗？”）符合题意，故选A。

【点 评】本题考点涉及推理判断，词义猜测和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅
读，要求考生根据上 下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答
案。


18．阅读理解

When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we're hungry, we eat at home
instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a
few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do
anything to cut the cost of a university education.

One cost-cutting proposal is to allow college students to get a bachelor's degree in three years
instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning
process more efficient. But there's a question: Would the quality of undergraduate education
suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a

I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum any
time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate
early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits. In addition, at
famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which
courses are electives are unlikely to suddenly outone quarter of the required credits.
Professors will resist 稀释)

In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education.
A college education requires sufficient time for a student to become skilled in their major and do
coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more
than it's not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way
through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they
need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as
possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns (实习生) in meaningful part-
time jobs that relate to their university studies, such as the five-year co-op program at
Northeastern University.

（1）Which of the following can best sum up the main idea?

's time to shorten the learning process.

learning takes place over time.

sity education should be watered down.

e education calls for reform.

（2）We can learn from the passage that ________.

American universities are against the

famous US universities are considering adopting the

sors are willing to accept the



（3）In most US universities, ________.

e students are offered the co-op program

ves' credits make up one quarter of the required credits

students are required to finish four-year education before graduation

excellent students can graduate ahead of time

（4）We can infer that________.

author is a college professor exploring ways to make learning more efficient

author thinks the cost of a university education is too high for people to afford

author considers the university education quality very important

author pays special attention to the all-round development of college students

【答案】 （1）B

（2）A

（3）D

（4）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文， 作者认为把大学四年的学制缩短为三年不是一个好
主意，保证足够的时间才能保证大学教育的质量。

（1）考查主旨大意。根据第二段中的“Few US universities have formally approved a ‘three-
year degree’ model.”很少有美国大学正式批准“三年学位”模式；以及最后一段中的“In my
opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education. ”在我
看来，优质的四年教育总是优于优质的三年教育。可推断，文章作者认为把大学四年的学
制缩短为三年不是一个好主意，学好大学功课是需要付出时间的，所以这篇文章的中心思
想是“最好的学 习是随着时间的推移而进行的。”，故选B。

（2）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“Few US universities have formally approved a ‘three-
year degree’ model. ”美国很少有大学正式批准“三年制学位”模式。由此推断出，大多数美国
大学反对“三年制学位”模式 ，故选A。

（3）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“For one thing, most universities already allow highly
qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of
college credits.”一方面，大多数大学已经允许合格的学生通 过某些课程的考试和获得一些大
学学分提前毕业。可知，特别优秀的大学生可以提前毕业。故选D。
（4）考查推理判断。根据第四段中的“A college education requires sufficient time for a
student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major.”大学教
育要求学生有足够的时间掌握专业 技能，并在专业以外的领域学习课程；以及“It is not a
good idea to water down education, any more than it's not a good idea to water down medicine.”
削弱教育不是个好主意，就 像削弱医学不是个好主意一样。可知作者非常看重大学教育质
量。故选C。

【点评 】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇教育类阅
读，考生需要准确捕捉 细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，概括归纳，从而选出正确
答案。


19．阅读理解

When was the last time you used plastic plates? Next time, why not try some edible ones?
You'll help the environment and your guests won't go hungry.
and saw a lot of money being thrown away. I thought that was criminal, so I decided to do
something about it,

Now, Vicentini has an amazing range of edible plates for schools. The plates are made out of
bread dough, so you can eat them afterwards. dishes cost a few pennies each and are
either eaten by the kids, or go into recycling bins for animal food,explained Vicentini, 50, of
Milan. But now other companies are developing edible plates, too. The Edible-Plate Company
offers edible plates, bowls, trays and cups. Their products are environmentally-friendly, 100%
biodegradable and can be used for all types of catering and home use. And they're made from a
natural plant. After use, they can be fed to animals or left to degrade naturally.

They also have a range of cutlery（餐具） made from corn and potato starch（淀粉）. These
plates will also help reduce the amount of plastic; we create. Waste from plastic causes a lot of
damage to the environment, as well as costing governments millions m waste management.
Plastic bags often end up in landfill sites or on the street. And the burning of plastic waste causes
toxic gases that pollute the air. In response to this, governments around the world are introducing

tough recycling regulations. And many shops are offering biodegradable plastic bags and eco-safe
packaging on their products. To help matters, the International Organization for Standardization
(the ISO) has also developed a system to evaluate the biodegradability of products, with a
certification and logo scheme, Meanwhile, how about a nice plate for lunch?

（1）Which of the following is not the advantage of edible plates?

A. They are expensive. B. They can degrade naturally.

C. They are environmentally-friendly. D. They are made from natural plant.

（2）Which of the following statements is true?

A. Tiziano is from Germany. B. Edible plates are only used for school catering.

C. Corn and potato starch can be used to make cutlery. D. The Edible Plate Company doesn't
produce edible bowls.

（3）What does the underlined word

A. The air pollution. B. The edible cutlery.

C. The toxic gases caused by the burning of plastic. D. The damage to the environment
caused by plastic waste.

（4）What is the main idea of this passage?

A. The measures to stop the pollution. B. The ways to reduce the plastic waste.

C. How to make edible plates from natural plants. . D. The plate solution to eating and
environmental problem.

【答案】（1）A

（2）C

（3）D

（4）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介 绍了饮食和环境的问题，并且提出了相应的解决
方法。

（1）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“Their products are environmentally-friendly, 100%
biodegradable and can be used for all types of catering and home use. And they're made from a
natural plant. After use, they can be fed to animals or left to degrade naturally.”可知，“昂贵”不
是edible plates的优势。故选A。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“They also have a range of cutlery（餐具） made from
corn and potato starch（淀粉）．”可知，玉米和马铃薯淀粉可用于制作餐具。故选C。

（3）考查代词指代。根据第三段中的“Waste from plastic causes a lot of damage to the
environment, as well as costing governments millions m waste management. Plastic bags often
end up in landfill sites or on the street. And the burning of plastic waste causes toxic gases that
pollute the air. In response to this, governments around the world are introducing tough recycling
regulations.” 塑料垃圾 对环境造成了很大的破坏，同时也给政府带来了数百万的垃圾管理。
塑料袋经常会出现在垃圾填埋场或街 道上。而燃烧的塑料垃圾会导致有毒气体污染空气。
作为对此的回应，世界各国政府正在出台严格的回收 法规。由此可知this指的是“塑料垃圾
对环境造成的破坏。”故选D。

（4）考查主旨大意。根据第一段中的“When was the last time you used plastic plates? Next

time, why not try some edible ones? You'll help the environment and your guests won't go
hungry.可知，本文讲述的是饮食和环境问题的解决方案。故选D。

【点评】 本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断，代词指代和主旨大意四个题型的考查，是一
篇科普类阅读，考生需要 准确掌握细节信息，同时根据上下文进行逻辑推理，概括归纳，
从而选出正确答案。


20．阅读理解

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining global popularity. According to a government
white paper, TCM has been introduced in 183 countries and regions around the world.

Westerners' understanding of TCM, however, may be limited to acupuncture, cupping and
massage(针灸，拔罐和按摩). For instance, the purple, injury-like marks left on U. S. swimmer
Michael Phelps，back from cupping for the purpose of relaxing his muscles and reducing pain
became the center of attention during the Rio Olympics in 2016.

As a matter of fact, Chinese herbs play a more important role in getting rid of diseases and
keeping the body in good condition in the TCM treatment system than physical treatment. It is
therefore disheartening to know that while 103 World Health Organization member countries
have given approval to the practice of acupuncture, not many recognize Chinese herbal medicine.
TCM falls far behind Western medicine owing partly to the slow development of Chinese herbs.

Herbs are made into pills, powder and soup, and the kind of herbs used, their quality and
quantity, and the processing of the ingredients (原材料) jointly determine the effectiveness of
the prescription. Compared with Western medicine, which has standardized drug production
processes and treatment methods, TCM lacks standardization, with the chemical composition
and functions of its medicines being unclear and their effects being unstable. Fortunately,
standardization has improved in recent decades, with an increasing number of factories
producing patented TCM drugs.

Another factor that has prevented the development of TCM prescription drugs is the lack of
creativity. While Western medicine-making companies come up with new products every year,
TCM drug producers tend to make medicines according to prescriptions handed down from the
past. Chinese chemist Tu Youyou's winning the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her
research into malaria (疟疾) treatment may drive creativity to some extent in China's TCM
industry. However, the current state of affairs cannot be changed within a short time.

（1）Why does the author mention the example of Michael Phelps?

A. Because he was injured in his swimming. B. Because cupping is a kind of important TCM
treatment.

C. Because westerners know a little about TCM. D. Because westerners attach great
importance to TCM.

（2）Why don't some member countries of WHO recognize Chinese herbal medicine?

A. Because Chinese herbs can get rid of diseases. B. Because they only approve the practice
of acupuncture.

C. Because Western medicine is more effective. D. Because medicine made out of Chinese
herbs develops slowly.

（3）Compared with Western medicine, what is the weak point of TCM in Paragraph 4?

A. The methods of planting herbs. B. The effectiveness of prescription.

C. Lacking in standardization. D. Its stable functions.

（4）The lack of creativity in TCM refers to the fact that ________.

A. medicine-making companies lack creativity B. prescriptions are got from the past

C. Western companies are more experienced D. medicine-making companies lack driving
force

【答案】（1）C

（2）D

（3）C

（4）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，街扫了传统中药的好处。和西医 相比，它不必动手
术，费用少，且没有术后感染的风险等，但生产缺乏标准化、疗效不稳定和缺乏创造力 等
问题也严重阻碍中医药的发展。

(1)考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“Westerners' understanding of TCM, however, may be
limited to acupuncture, cupping and massage(针灸，拔罐和按摩). For instance, the purple,
injury-like marks left on U. S. swimmer Michael Phelps，back from cupping for the purpose of
relaxing his muscles and reducing pain became the center of attention during the Rio Olympics in
2016.”可知，作者提到Michael Phelps的例子是说明西 方人对TCM有一点了解，但这种了
解只限于针灸，拔罐和按摩。故选C。

(2)考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“TCM falls far behind Western medicine owing partly to the
slow development of Chinese herbs.”可知，有些WHO的成员国不承认中国的草药是因为中
药发展缓 慢，远远落后于西药。故选D。

(3)考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“TCM lacks standardization, with the chemical composition
and functions of its medicines being unclear and their effects being unstable.”可知，与西医相
比，在第四段中指出中医的弱点是缺乏标准化。故选C。

(4)考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“Another factor that has prevented the development of
TCM prescription drugs is the lack of creativity.”可知，中药缺乏创造力指的是中药是根 据过去
流传下来的处方做成的。故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断 两个题型的考查，是一篇医学类阅读，考生需
要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，选出正 确答案。